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• Senator Scarcella-Spanton on the resolution.
• Thank you, Senator. Senator Ashby on the resolution. Thank you, Madam President.
• Thank you. >> Thank you, Senator. Senator Walczyk on the resolution. >> Thank you, Madam President.
• Thank you, Madam President. >> Thank you, Senator. Senator Bailey on the resolution.
• Thank you all, Madam Leader, for this resolution, and Senator Scarcella-Spanton, my colleague Senator

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Summary: The Senate convened with ceremonial opening proceedings, approved the prior journal, and then moved through a series of calendar actions, including discharging and substituting identical companion bills from committee and restoring several bills to the Third Reading Calendar after reconsideration. The chamber also took up a supplemental budget calendar and a controversial supplemental budget extender, with Senator O’Mara questioning the delay in final budget negotiations, the size of the extender, table targets, and unresolved policy issues such as auto insurance reforms, SEQRA, New York for All, and CLCPA changes. Senator Serrano responded that negotiations were ongoing and that the extender was a clean measure to keep state government functioning. The budget extender bills were then passed, with Senator Weik voting in the negative on one of them. The Senate also adopted a resolution memorializing May 4, 2026, as 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum Day, and hosted Major General Scott Naumann and other Fort Drum leaders and soldiers for remarks on the division’s deployments, readiness, economic impact, and requests for continued state support on items such as microreactors, health care, DMV services, dining facilities, airports, and mineral-related development. The Fort Drum resolution drew extensive bipartisan praise from Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, Minority Leader Ortt, Senator Scarcella-Spanton, Senator Ashby, Senator Walczyk, and others, who emphasized the division’s military history, its role as a major employer and economic driver in Northern New York, and the sacrifices of service members and their families. Several senators highlighted individual soldiers in attendance and their service records, while the resolution was opened for co-sponsorship and adopted. The Senate also recognized a visiting child author, Thomas Ortiz, who was introduced for publishing a book encouraging kindness and friendship. After the ceremonial segment, the Senate returned to regular business and passed a series of bills on the calendar, including measures affecting environmental conservation, executive law, public service, education, public authorities, real property tax, criminal procedure, election law, and civil rights. Some bills drew negative votes from a bloc of senators, particularly on the environmental, criminal procedure, election, and civil rights measures, but all listed bills were ultimately passed. The Senate then adjourned until the next day.

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• And we have a resolution from the Senate, uh, and we will not read through every part of the resolution
• A Senate resolution reaffirming its commitment to the strengthening and deepening of the sister ties
• Pappas, Senator Rest, uh Senator Dibble, Senator Mohamed, myself, uh and I think uh Senator Rarick as
• uh Senator Rarick to have a few words. uh Senator Rarick to have a few words.
• ,<00:03:00.520> would<00:03:00.680> you Senator uh uh Senator Murphy, would you Senator

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• So, Senator Frentz moves the A8 amendment to Senate File 4059. A8 amendment to Senate File 4059.
• Senator Draheim. A8 amendment to Senate File 4059. A8 amendment to Senate File 4059.
• <00:01:11.600> Senator Opposed? Motion prevails. Senator Opposed? Motion prevails.
• Senator Draheim. Thank you. I have the A16, Chair. Senator Draheim has A16 amendment here.
• With that, Senator Frentz moves that Senate File 4059 as amended be recommended passed.

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• Members, Senate Resolutions 82 and 83 will be referred to the committee... and referred as indicated.
• The motion prevails.<00:17:39.120> Members,<00:17:39.520> Senate<00:17:39.840> resolutions
• Members, Senate resolutions 82 prevails.
• Members, Senate resolutions 82 and<00:17:41.600> 83<00:17:42.080> will<00:17:42.320>
• Now, remaining under motions and resolutions, I'll call on Senator Murphy for a motion. Excuse me.

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• The Senate Committee on Appropriations will now come to order.
• Stern, and SB 1425 by Senator Cortese.
• Senator Ashby has waived presentation. We will go directly to witness testimony.
• Senator Ashby has waived presentation. We will go directly to witness testimony.
• The meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations is adjourned.

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Summary: The Senate Committee on Appropriations met with a quorum and heard a large suspense-file agenda, noting that several bills were not heard and would be rescheduled for the following week. The Department of Finance did not attend because it had no comments on the measures. The chair reminded witnesses to keep testimony focused on fiscal impacts. Most bills were taken up with waived presentation and no public testimony or member questions, and were moved to the suspense file without objection. A few measures drew substantive testimony. SB 951 and SB 947 received opposition from the Society for Human Resource Management, the California Restaurant Association, and the California Manufacturers and Technology Association, with concerns about policy impacts and ongoing costs to departments and the General Fund. SB 1067 received support from EdVoice, which argued early math intervention would reduce later remediation costs. SB 1291 drew strong opposition from mutual water company representatives, who said it would impose significant ongoing costs, duplicate existing state efforts, and create compliance burdens for small systems and communities with limited broadband access. SB 1368 was supported by hearing health care providers, who requested technical amendments related to FDA hearing-aid definitions and education-provider recognition. The committee also heard author presentation on SB 1089 from Senator Richardson, who said the bill would reduce CalPERS health costs by expanding access to weight-loss drugs for eligible state employees and by directing CalRx to partner on GLP-1 production or acquisition. After brief testimony and no committee questions, SB 1089 was moved to the suspense file without objection. The meeting concluded after all agenda items were processed and the committee adjourned.

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• Senate Resolution 86 by Senator Gonzalez, relative to Cinco de Mayo Week. Senator.
• And I respectfully ask for an aye vote on Senate Resolution 86. Thank you. Thank you, Senator.
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 146 by Senator Laird relative to Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 123 by Senator Umberg, relative to peace officers. Senator.
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 123 by Senator Umberg, relative to peace officers. Senator.

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Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum call, prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, guest recognitions, and approval of the Senate journals. Members then considered several gubernatorial appointments to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Despite protest from Senator Grove over the lack of action on a separate rehabilitation appointment, the Senate confirmed Kathleen Ratliff and Joseph Tuggle, Jason Johnson, Madeline McLean, Brian Bishop, and Sarah Larson, with each confirmation passing overwhelmingly or unanimously. The chamber next adopted Senate Resolution 86 recognizing Cinco de Mayo Week and the 2026 Latino Spirit Award honorees. Senators from multiple caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing Mexican history, Latino civic engagement, and solidarity across communities. The Latino Caucus then introduced the honorees, including leaders in higher education, philanthropy, labor, health, advocacy, environmental justice, journalism, culinary arts, and the legacy band Los Tigres del Norte. The Senate also adopted SCR 146 declaring May Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, and SCR 154 establishing Green Star Veterans and Families Day to honor veterans who died by service-related suicide and their families. Later, the Senate adopted SCR 123 for California Peace Officers Memorial Day after emotional remarks naming officers killed in the line of duty and honoring their families, and SCR 164 recognizing Black Health Equity Advocacy Week, with speakers citing racial disparities in health outcomes and maternal mortality. The body also adopted SCR 103 on Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week, with a guest recognition for a behavioral health advocate. In third reading, the Senate passed SB 1159 on artificial intelligence and public participation, SB 1416 shortening refund timelines for duplicate medical/dental payments, SB 1273 and SB 1195 on alcoholic beverage tied-house exemptions, SB 941 limiting commissary markups in private detention facilities, SB 1099 clarifying local authority to provide public benefits, and SB 990 allowing a highway information sign near Ridgecrest. The session concluded with adjournments in memory of labor leader Kent Wong and Navy veteran and artist Victor Valar.

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Summary: The provided transcript contains only repeated expressions of thanks and does not include any legislative discussion, bill references, testimony, debate, or procedural actions. No committee or floor business can be identified from the text. Because there is no substantive content beyond the repeated thanks, there are no votes, motions, or decisions to summarize.

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• Senator, thank you for being here. >> Veronica, it's such a privilege.
• One of them being Senate File 3769, which is bipartisan. It's the 340B drug pricing program.
• them being Senate File 3769, which<00:01:19.360> is<00:01:19.520> bipartisan.
• It's Senate File 3650, which is a bipartisan bill authored by Senator Dreheim, which would ban direct-to-consumer
• Well, Senator, this has been a great conversation. Thank you for your time.

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Summary: The discussion focused on healthcare affordability in Minnesota and several related bills the senator said he is advancing this session. He described rising costs for Medicare beneficiaries, individual market purchasers, and hospitals, warning that federal changes to premium tax credits and Medicaid funding would worsen access and financial strain across the state. He said his goal is a comprehensive response to protect access to care, especially for safety-net and rural providers. A major topic was Senate File 3769 on the 340B drug pricing program. The senator said the bill would empower the attorney general to enforce federal 340B requirements after pharmaceutical companies allegedly failed to provide discounted drugs to safety-net hospitals such as Hennepin County Medical Center and North Memorial. He said the measure passed both chambers with bipartisan support, after a nearly two-hour floor debate and significant lobbying by drug კომპანიies, and argued it could have an immediate effect by restoring hospital revenue and lowering medication costs for patients. He also said 340B is part of a broader effort to stabilize HCMC and other struggling hospitals. The senator also discussed Senate File 3859, which would create a Minnesota vaccine advisory council to provide science-based recommendations after he said the federal advisory process had been undermined. He emphasized that the proposal would not require vaccinations, but would help counter misinformation and require insurance coverage for recommended vaccines. In addition, he supported Senate File 3650, a bipartisan bill to ban direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising, arguing that such ads raise costs and can steer patients away from appropriate medical advice. No additional votes or committee actions were taken in the interview itself beyond the senator’s description of the 340B bill’s passage.

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• Votes: Senator DeCoite. I. Senator Elefante. I. Senator Hashimoto. I. Senator Inouye. I.
• Senator Kanuha. I. Senator Kidani. I. Senator Kim. I. Senator Lee. Excuse. Senator Richards. I.
• Senator Wakai. Yes. Senator Fevella. I. The motions are adopted. Recommendations are adopted.

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Summary: The Ways and Means Committee convened on the deferred matters agenda to consider gubernatorial messages GM 520 through GM 526 and GM 747. The chair recommended advising and consenting to GM 520-526 for nominees to the Tax Review Commission and to GM 747 for Seth Coby’s nomination as director of the Department of Budget and Finance. No discussion was recorded. The committee then took a roll call vote, with members voting in favor and one member excused. The motions and the chair’s recommendations were adopted.

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• Um yes, Senator Senator >> Senator Kunish.
• any uh Senator Can I move to Senator any uh Senator Can I move to Senator Johnson?
• Senator Senator Johnson. environmental? Senator Senator Johnson.
• Senator Johnson, yes. >> Senator Mohamed, no. >> Senator Murphy, no. >> Senator Pappas, no. >> Senator
• Senator Murphy: no. Senator Pappas: no. Senator Wiklund: no. Senator Draheim: yes.

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• Senator, thank you for being here. You're most welcome. Glad to do so. Absolutely.
• Well, to that end, you've authored Senate File 4749, which is bipartisan, and it's a task force on housing
• So maybe it's time for this state to listen. >> That's right. >> All right, Senator, thank you for the
• conversation, your time, and your service here in the Senate. >> You're most welcome.
• Conversation, your time, and your service here in the Senate. >> You're most welcome.

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• Senator, thank you for being here. Senator, thank you for being here.
• To ease the burden on Minnesota's homeowners, Senator Hauschild put forth Senate File 5010.
• , Senator Hauschild put forth Senate<00:15:18.600> File<00:15:18.960> 5010.
• Senator, thank you for the conversation, your time, and your service here in the Senate.
• Senator, thank you for the conversation, your time, and your service here in the Senate.

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• Senator Clark. No. Senator Brennan. Senator Brock. No. Senator Chilton. No. Senator Clarkson. No.
• Senator Bruce. No. Senator Chen. No. Senator Clark. No. Senator Brennan. Senator Brock. No.
• Senator Hickman. No. Senator Jehlen. No. Senator Lyons. No. Senator Lyons. No. Senator Mazza. No.
• Senator Brenden. Senator Braun. No. Senator Chinn. No. Senator Clarkson? No. Senator Collamore?
• Senator Cummings? No. Senator Giufrida? No. Senator Hardy? No. Senator Harrison? Senator Hashim?

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• Human Services bill that the Senate Human Services bill that the Senate passed<00:02:02.480>
• c> going<00:03:51.040> to Senator uh Dibble is going to Senator uh Dibble is going to um um
• that's not new to the Senate, actually. that's not new to the Senate, actually.
• Here in the Senate Tax Committee.
• Senator Olson and what's next?

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Summary: Senate Tax Committee members presented a tax omnibus bill they said was a bipartisan effort aimed at making life more affordable and responding to federal policy changes they argued are increasing costs and harming Minnesota families, communities, farmers, and businesses. Chair Rest and other senators described the bill as a response to federal cuts to health care and food support, and said it also complements other Senate action on health and human services. Key provisions highlighted included a 12% increase in property tax refunds for homeowners, described as more than $100 million in direct relief; a $2 million provision related to Operation Metro Transit; a new health care sales tax in Hennepin County to replace an expiring local sales tax and help stabilize hospitals such as HCMC and North Memorial, with funds for uncompensated care and facility upkeep; and a social media tax on the largest platforms, which supporters said would raise revenue without affecting Minnesota residents. Senators also emphasized a sustainable aviation fuel credit, framed as a climate and economic development measure that could support in-state production and agricultural feedstocks. Members also discussed agricultural provisions, including lifting the cap on the beginning farmer tax credit extension and updating homestead-related rules, saying these changes would help farm transitions and reflect current conditions. Another property tax change would increase the market value exclusion for disabled veterans. No formal vote was taken in the transcript, but senators said the bill had been passed to the floor and they were waiting for leadership to schedule it, while noting the House had not yet taken similar action.

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• Senator Abeler. comments, questions? Senator Abeler.
• Senator<00:37:42.160> McEwen Senator McEwen Senator McEwen >> Thank<00:37:43.280> you
• >> Sen-<01:10:08.440> Senator<01:10:09.240> Senator >> Sen- Senator Senator
• Senator<01:17:37.880> Kupec? Senator Kupec? Senator Kupec?
• Um<01:26:47.640> Senator<01:26:47.920> Kunesh. Um Senator Kunesh. Um Senator Kunesh.

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• Senator Carson, I am Senator Sanders, I second. Senator Ennis. All in favor? Aye. Okay.
• Senator Gannon. Senator Riordan, do you Senator Gannon.
• Senator Riordan. Senator Riordan.
• Senator >> Senator Gannon.
• Okay, is Senator Senator Altschuller.

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• :08:21.520> 4281, provision from Senate file 4281, provision from Senate file 4281, Senator Senator
• this is from Senate file 486, Senator Dibble.
• > 3477,<00:09:17.640> Senator item from Senate file 3477, Senator item from Senate file
• Senator Senator Senator Pappas Mr.<00:31:13.560> Chairman<00:31:14.000> Senator<00:31:14.560
• Senator Port said. Senator Port said.

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• Senator<00:15:19.320> Dibble. Senator Dibble. Senator Dibble.
• um Senator Fairchild that um Senate<00:20:41.480> File<00:20:41.760> 5052 Senate File
• way to the Senate floor. way to the Senate floor.
• all members of the Senate. all members of the Senate.
• >> Senator<00:58:04.560> Klein. >> Senator Klein. >> Senator Klein.

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• Senator Nilo here. Senator Cabaldon. Senator Cabaldon is present. Senator Smallwood-Quarris.
• And Senator Cabaldon, thanks.
• Senator Smallwood-Cuevas.
• Yeah, thank you, Senator.
• Yeah, thank you, Senator.

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Summary: The subcommittee heard an overview of the Governor’s housing reorganization proposal and trailer bill language that would consolidate several affordable housing finance programs under the new Housing Development and Finance Committee (HDFC). Administration officials said the plan is intended to create a one-stop application and award process, reduce duplication, and pair state subsidy with private activity bonds and federal tax credits so projects can move from award to construction more quickly. The proposal would also shift some positions and reallocate portions of the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program and other housing funds. The Legislative Analyst’s Office said the concept has merit but raised concerns about the proposed bond set-aside floor and recommended more flexibility and earlier reallocation of unused bonds. Several senators questioned the structure and, especially, the proposed changes to the climate-related ASIC program, arguing that it could weaken the program’s original transportation-and-housing integration and that the budget lacks enough direct funding for core housing production programs. The item was held open. The committee then received an update from the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee and the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee on federal tax credit changes and state housing finance tools. Staff explained that federal H.R. 1 increased the 9% low-income housing tax credit allocation and reduced the bond-financing threshold for the 4% credit from 50% to 25%, allowing California to finance many more projects. They reported that emergency regulations were adopted quickly to implement the new federal rules, resulting in awards for 195 projects and more than 25,000 units in the 4% program, while the 9% program funded 58 projects and nearly 3,000 units. Members discussed the importance of state enhanced low-income housing tax credits, with committee questions focused on how much additional leverage state credits provide and how they help fill remaining financing gaps. The final portion of the hearing focused on the Civil Rights Department’s response to federal civil rights policy changes and on three programs facing the end of limited-term funding: California vs. Hate, the Community Conflict Resolution Unit, and Investigations and Conciliation Enhancement. Director Kevin Kish said federal civil rights enforcement has been weakened by closed offices, shuttered programs, and reduced support for fair housing organizations, while CRD’s open caseload has grown from about 8,700 to more than 12,000 matters. He said the department is using overtime, triage, and process reengineering to manage the surge and to direct people to the right services. Senators expressed strong support for continuing the programs and concern that California is being asked to do more with less as federal protections erode. No votes were taken on the informational items, and the committee discussed the vote-only budget requests for CRD separately.

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• Senator Perez. Here. Archuleta, Ochoa Bogh. Senator Perez, here.
• Senator Archuleta. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Thank you, Senator Archuleta. Senator Trubo, do you have any questions or comments?
• Good morning, Senator.
• Good afternoon, Senator.

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Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education heard the Governor’s proposals for universal school meals, the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), and community schools, with the kitchen infrastructure grants, Tier 2 ELOP funding, and ongoing community schools funding as the main budget issues. For universal meals, the Department of Education and the Department of Finance supported continued investment in school meal infrastructure and explained that federal changes, inflation, and underreporting in meal counts could affect future funding. The LAO recommended rejecting a fourth round of kitchen infrastructure grants, arguing prior rounds are still being spent and that future funding should be tied to clearer goals and data. Several public commenters and school groups supported continued kitchen grants and universal meals, citing supply-chain delays, workforce needs, and benefits such as more freshly prepared meals and higher participation. For ELOP, the administration proposed $4.7 billion ongoing Proposition 98 funding and an additional $62.4 million to set a minimum Tier 2 rate of $1,800 per pupil. The LAO recommended fully fixing the Tier 2 rate at $1,579 and tying future changes to program requirements, while CDE supported the proposal and said the program is improving attendance and academic outcomes. Senators and witnesses discussed whether ELOP should remain a standalone program or be folded into LCFF, with concerns raised about accountability, flexibility, and whether the program should better serve older youth. CDE said new CalPADS reporting and the biennial report will provide more data soon, and public testimony largely supported stabilizing Tier 2 funding while also asking for more support for middle and high school students. For community schools, the Governor proposed $1 billion ongoing Proposition 98 funding to expand the model to thousands more schools and to support existing sites, along with new accountability through annual self-certification and future accreditation. The LAO recommended continuing the current one-time grant approach instead of creating a new ongoing categorical program, warning about reduced flexibility, administrative burden, and the state’s capacity to support a much larger number of grantees. CDE strongly supported the ongoing funding and asked for additional support for county offices and technical assistance. Committee members questioned how accreditation would work for a model meant to be locally tailored, and administration staff said technical assistance would come first, with schools losing eligibility only if they failed to meet standards after support. Public testimony was overwhelmingly supportive of community schools, with parents, students, county offices, and advocacy groups describing gains in attendance, graduation, mental health supports, family engagement, and student belonging, while some commenters urged clearer eligibility rules, stronger reporting, and continued support for related programs such as MTSS and homeless student services.