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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Natural Resources Committee Apr 28th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Matt Kremens here on behalf of the California-Nevada Conference of Operating Engineers and Operating
- Engineers Local 3, respectfully and strongly in opposition.
- Daniel Mopin, operating engineers, strongly opposed. Chad Lainey strongly opposes.
- At that, we also had our Central Labor Council reps, as well as our operating engineers reps, and I gave
- Instead, CARB should promote greater adoption of combustion trucks with engines certified to its own
Summary:
The committee heard several climate, environmental, and housing bills. AB 1425, dealing with pit dewatering near the San Joaquin River Parkway, drew extensive testimony. The author and supporters argued the bill was needed to protect the river, groundwater, floodplain conditions, tribal and cultural resources, and public access from a proposed mining project near the river. Opponents, including Cemex, labor representatives, and industry groups, said the bill would bypass the CEQA process before it was complete, threaten jobs, and create uncertainty for an existing operation. Members questioned both sides about hydrology, blasting, dewatering, and the adequacy of the ongoing environmental review. The bill was moved, but several members expressed concern about preempting CEQA and some did not vote or voted no.
AB 881, which would allow California to move forward with carbon capture and sequestration pipelines, was presented as a way to advance state climate goals and capture federal funding. Supporters, including SMUD, labor, and industry groups, said the bill would help deploy carbon capture safely and preserve jobs. Environmental justice opponents supported stronger safety direction and warned that CO2 pipelines pose serious risks and that the state should not move ahead without clearer standards. The bill received a due-pass recommendation to Appropriations.
AB 1207, on the cap-and-trade allowance price ceiling and the social cost of carbon, was presented as a science-based update to California’s climate policy. The author and EDF said the bill would keep the program aligned with current economic and climate data and protect it from federal political interference. It received broad support and a due-pass recommendation. AB 1106, creating a coordinated network of air quality incident response centers, was also approved after testimony about wildfire smoke, toxic emissions, and the need for better real-time monitoring during disasters. AB 28, the Landfill Fire Safety Act, focused on the Chiquita Canyon landfill fire and related health impacts in Castaic and Val Verde; residents described serious illnesses and contamination concerns, while landfill and county representatives warned about costs and asked for more study. The committee nonetheless advanced the bill with a due-pass recommendation. The committee also heard AB 357, which would speed Coastal Commission review of student and faculty housing projects, with supporters citing student homelessness and opponents urging caution but acknowledging the need for more housing; the bill was presented and discussed, with the committee emphasizing the need to balance housing production and coastal oversight.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Community Affairs Mar 31st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Secondly, a municipality may establish a job engine charter school.
- The purpose of a job engine charter is to attract job-producing entities to the community.
- It allows a municipality to start a job-engine charter school.
- It allows a municipality to start a job-engine charter school.
- The other point I would make is that this is a municipal job-engine charter school.
Summary:
The committee first took up CS/SB 1730, a Live Local Act bill on affordable housing. The sponsor described it as a set of technical and policy adjustments to strengthen implementation, including changes to zoning, height, parking, moratoriums, attorney fees, and related land-use rules. An amendment by Senator Claudio was adopted, adding provisions such as a 10-story height limit near single-family neighborhoods, exclusions for certain protected areas, and changes to fee and use definitions. The committee then reported the bill favorably.
Members next considered CS/SB 1674 on unrated bonds for Israel bonds, with a clarifying amendment adopted to make clear the bill applied only to Israel bonds. CS/SB 140 on charter schools was also approved after debate over parent-led conversion of public schools, municipal job-engine charter schools, and surplus school property; opponents warned about local control and impacts on teachers and communities, while the sponsor said the bill preserved district authority and created new school-choice and economic-development options. The committee also passed SB 96, a claims bill for Jacob Rogers, and CS/SB 954 on recovery residences, after strike-all amendments that addressed zoning, ADA concerns, bed caps, staffing ratios, and limits on operation in certain multifamily settings. Senators expressed support for expanding treatment housing but also raised neighborhood and staffing concerns.
The committee then approved CS/SB 1714 on local housing assistance plans, which would allow SHIP funds for limited lot-rental assistance for mobile-home owners and require local plans to address mobile-home park closures. SB 658 on standardized construction lien release forms was reported favorably despite testimony from contractors and lawyers warning about possible effects on lien rights and the separate House proposal. The committee also reconsidered and then approved CS/SB 482 after a late-filed amendment addressing local government art fees and a key issue over defining “extraordinary circumstances,” with counties and cities saying more work remained. Finally, the committee passed SB 24 and CS/SB 4, both local claims bills, CS/SB 712 on synthetic turf and related construction rules, SB 952 repealing the emergency firearms/ammunition restriction, CS/SB 1164 allowing email notice delivery in landlord-tenant matters with opt-in safeguards, and SB 202 on municipal water and sewer rates, which drew extensive opposition from North Miami Beach and Miami Gardens officials over utility surcharges and revenue impacts. The meeting ended with SB 202 still under heavy questioning and testimony about the fairness and financial consequences of the surcharge structure.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, our engines were designed to replace diesel backup, so 10-second start-up.
- And we have absolutely the engineering physics...
- And we have absolutely the engineering physics certainty to solve all of these problems.
- So if you want to have fun with some engineers, we're happy to spend hours on this topic.
- We are incorporating into the engineering design the optionality to bring this all together.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Apr 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- They ultimately signed a lease with us, hired architects and engineers, and initiated the permitting
- They ultimately signed a lease with us, hired architects, engineers, initiated the permitting process
- Her car blew out the engine.
- On top of that, they want you to hire an electrical engineer...
- I had to hire an electrical engineer to design the plan.
Summary:
The committee heard several local government-related bills, with testimony focused on permitting, transportation funding, EV infrastructure, and commercial revitalization. AB 1578 by Assembly Member Jackson would require elected local and state officials to take anti-hate speech training through existing sexual harassment training. Supporters said elected officials should understand the impact of their words on hate and democracy; opponents argued the bill lacked a definition of hate speech and could chill protected speech, especially around sex-based issues.
AB 2083, also by Jackson, would authorize a regional child care special district serving Moreno Valley and Paris to expand child care facilities and programs for five years. The California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions opposed the bill’s mechanism but said it was working with the author. AB 1693 by Assembly Member Suber would streamline retail tenant improvement permits by extending a process similar to a prior restaurant permitting law, with qualified professional certification and tighter local review timelines. It drew broad support from retail, business, and property groups and no opposition.
Assembly Member Gonzalez presented AB 1679, which would create a temporary commercial activation permit for pop-up businesses to operate in vacant storefronts for up to 120 days. Supporters said it would help fill vacancies and lower barriers for small businesses; there was no opposition, and the bill advanced. Gonzalez also presented AB 2418, which would set timelines for nonresidential plan checks and inspections and allow private plan checkers after excessive delay. Business groups supported it as a way to reduce costly delays, while local government groups had no position but continued discussions with the author; the bill advanced with amendments.
Assembly Member Shevlin presented AB 1820, which would cap local permit fees for EV charging installations and create a statewide fee schedule. Supporters said fees vary too widely and can deter charger deployment, while cities and counties argued existing law already requires reasonable cost recovery and that the bill could undercut local budgets and public safety review. Assembly Member DeMaio presented AB 1783, which would prohibit state and local mileage taxes or road user charges. Supporters framed it as a defense against a new tax burden, while opponents said studying road user charges is necessary to address declining gas tax revenue and future transportation funding needs. AB 1693, AB 1679, and AB 2418 were moved forward with motions and roll calls; AB 1783 was taken up with a motion and roll call left open, and AB 1820 remained under discussion at the end of the excerpt.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Energy Development and Transmission Committee Jul 22nd, 2026 at 09:00 am
Energy Development and Transmission Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- That's what the industry helps produce as an economic engine.
- That's what the industry helps produce as an economic engine.
- The short answer is, I'm an engineer, and it depends.
- We have the engineering expertise.
- We have communities that know how We have the engineering expertise.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Public Works and Highways (03/31/2026)
Public Works and Highways
Transcript Highlights:
- I am a licensed professional engineer in transportation. I've been licensed for over 30 years.
- Today I'm here representing ACEC, which is the American Council of Engineering Companies.
- engineers that can help us address these needs going into the future.
- </c> long-term support for the engineering long-term support for the engineering industry<00:18:28.000
- We had three projects that we had invested some time and engineering into that would have represented
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul, who is a city traffic engineer, and Ethan Folley from the City of Minneapolis, who is available
- I'm the city traffic engineer with the City of St. Paul.
- Um, I think part of the thing we are doing, I think, just as engineers and as we're moving forward, uh
- Um, I think part of the thing we are doing, I think, just as engineers and as we're moving forward, uh
- Engineering system and we're going to utilize that best information that's out there.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- I work as the district engineer and also serve the city of Worcester and surrounding communities.
- Army Corps of Engineers as a robust and effective non-federal sponsor.
- Army Corps of Engineers.
- I'm a professor of engineering at Olin College. Committee and chairs, I'm Dr. Chavi Gowenka.
- I'm a professor of engineering at Olin College of Engineering in Needham.
Summary:
The hearing covered a broad set of environmental and water-related bills, with much of the testimony focused on blue economy and circular economy proposals, drought management, drinking water safety, flood resilience, and water infrastructure funding. Supporters of bills such as H. 987 and H. 988 described grant programs for blue economy workforce development, research, small businesses, and public education about a circular economy. Other speakers backed measures on coastal erosion research, recreational boating dredging, cranberry water-right transfers, sand mining oversight, and a voucher program for home water filtration in PFAS-impacted communities. Several elected officials and advocates also urged passage of bills to require private well testing, improve school drinking water safety, and address sand mining pollution and PFAS contamination.
Water supply and drought issues drew extensive testimony. Senator Eldridge and others supported legislation to let the state, through DEP and the drought management task force, impose regional water-use restrictions during droughts and make the task force permanent in statute. Advocates from watershed groups, farms, and environmental organizations said the current town-by-town approach is inconsistent and ineffective, and they described drought impacts on rivers, farms, private wells, and wildfire risk. A related bill on private wells was supported as a way to help homeowners test and remediate contaminated wells, especially in rural areas without public water.
The committee also heard testimony on a bill to allow the Lynnfield Water District to join the MWRA, with local officials saying the move would help address PFAS and other contamination and improve supply reliability. Another major panel supported a water infrastructure funding bill, arguing that aging drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems need major new investment, including support for PFAS treatment, sewer rate relief, biosolids research, and regional interconnections. Members asked about costs, funding sources, and the relationship to existing revolving loan funds; witnesses said the bill would need to be paired with future bond funding and new revenue ideas. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chairs repeatedly invited written testimony and noted the large number of speakers.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 4/16/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a licensed civil engineer with Moore Engineering.
- </c><00:50:47.600><c> and</c> benefits two parties, engineers and benefits two parties, engineers and
- Projects require the hiring of a professional engineer or engineering firm to undergo detailed design
- </c><00:53:41.200><c> or</c><00:53:41.320><c> engineering</c> professional engineer or engineering professional
- engineer or engineering firm<00:53:42.800><c> to</c><00:53:42.920><c> undergo</c><00:53:43.320><c> detailed
Keywords:
air pollution, lead emissions, continuous emissions monitoring system, CEMS, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, MPCA, environmental monitoring, emission compliance, air quality, public health, industrial pollution, permitted facility, residential exposure, toxic metals, emission limits, pollution control, stack monitoring, real-time emissions monitoring, natural resources, environment
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Committee, February 17, 2026
Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:02:01.280><c> and</c> that were professionally engineered and that were professionally engineered
- I'm not an electrical engineer.
- I'm not an electrical engineer.
- So, but otherwise I would defer to the true expert electrical engineer.
- So, but otherwise I would defer to the true expert electrical engineer.
Keywords:
driver's license, motor vehicle services, third-party providers, Wyoming, regulatory compliance, motor vehicle, registration, license plate, electronic system, State Department of Transportation, county treasurers, vehicle fees, public records, license plates, replacement cycle, vehicle registration, motor vehicles, state fees, 916, all
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs May 11th, 2026
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- For engineering, it's based on the total number of projects that they manage.
- Army Corps of Engineers was expecting.
- This includes engineers, hydrologists, aquatic scientists, and attorneys.
- It’s an engineering marvel.
- I'm a civil engineer with 36 years' experience in the water and I'm a civil engineer with 36 years' experience
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/07/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- and uh they have to hire on engineers and expensive<01:20:21.840><c> uh</c><01:20:21.920><c> projects
- costs that goes a lot of engineering costs that goes into<01:26:44.240><c> it,</c><01:26:44.560><c>
- </c> happened and nothing in the engineering happened and nothing in the engineering of<02:00:37.080>
- So, we feel that is more than adequate to meet a third-party professional engineer evaluation. >> Okay
- So, we feel that is more than adequate to meet a third-party professional engineer evaluation. ...engineer
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In 1970s, I was a civil engineer in the Houston area.
- Then, later on, after all that was engineered and approved.
- Today, I did do some preliminary engineering analysis.
- Now it's still an engineering guess.
- So your engineers would have to tell you that there is...
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Education (12-9-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> they don't build the deeper engineering they don't build the deeper engineering and<00:09:53.839
- </c><00:10:07.600><c> teachers,</c> and that is more engineering teachers, and that is more engineering
- And into engineering and manufacturing.
- </c> middle and high school engineering middle and high school engineering teachers<00:10:21.839><c>
- ,</c><00:10:25.200><c> but</c> not only building future engineers, but not only building future engineers
Keywords:
Call to Order and Roll Call - 0:00:00
Approval of Minutes – 0:03:50
Robotics Education – 0:04:18
Canopy KY – 0:14:15
Comprehensive Support and Improvement – 0:23:20
Postsecondary Credit Alignment – 0:53:15
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in K-12 Settings – 1:21:25
Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations – 2:05:15
Adjournment 2:05:41, 958, all
Summary:
The committee opened with a roll call, confirmed a quorum, approved the minutes by voice vote, and recognized a guest of Senator Hickden, retired judge Dan Kelly. The chair then moved through a tight agenda and limited public presentations and questions.
The first presentation was on robotics education in Kentucky, led by Representative Chris Lewis, Kentucky FIRST Robotics executive director Kelly Gowen, and students from Whitfield Academy. They argued that robotics should be expanded in high schools as a workforce pipeline for engineering, manufacturing, and advanced technology jobs. The presentation emphasized hands-on learning, industry certifications, teacher development, and a proposed framework to fund robotics education programs statewide. Committee members were not allowed to ask questions because of time constraints.
The second presentation was from Canopy Kentucky, led by Adam Watson and founder Scott Collins. They described Canopy’s business and entrepreneurship education programs for fifth graders and high school students, including the NextGen Good Biz initiative and an eight-classroom high school unit. Canopy requested a one-time $750,000 appropriation for fiscal year 2026, matched by private funds, to expand into more schools and rural areas, train educators, and report outcomes. Members asked a brief question about how the programs fit into school schedules and the difference between the elementary and high school offerings.
The final presentation, from KDE’s Kelly Foster and Todd Allen, reviewed the state’s school improvement classifications. Foster explained CSI, TSI, and ATSI status, the federal and state legal framework, and how House Bill 298 returned CSI identification to an annual cycle. She reported that Kentucky identified 50 CSI schools on the most recent release, with 53 CSI schools statewide, along with 39 TSI schools and 102 ATSI schools. She also outlined KDE’s support process, including education recovery staff, diagnostic reviews, turnaround plans, and required professional learning for CSI schools.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Committee on Business and Commerce Jul 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And when you do an engineering analysis of all the different options, the 765 kV was the optimal engineering
- So it was the better engineering solution. Okay. Thank you. Thank you.
- You put your engineering degree to good work. Thank you. I appreciate that.
- It's not about engineering. So I was an engineer. I worked for TxDOT.
- I led the team that built the eBay fraud detection engine.
Summary:
The Senate Business and Commerce Committee held its third interim hearing on Texas electric grid reliability and 765 kV transmission lines/private property rights. Chair Schwertner opened by noting record ERCOT summer demand of 91,089 MW and emphasized the committee’s focus on managing rapid load growth, ensuring adequate generation, and protecting homeowners, businesses, landowners, and ratepayers. The committee also adopted strict two-minute limits for public testimony and planned to hear invited witnesses first, then public testimony.
PUC Chairman Thomas Gleeson, ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas, and OPUC Chief Counsel Benjamin Barclay testified on Senate Bill 6 implementation, large-load interconnection, transmission cost allocation, and market design. Gleeson said the PUC has adopted or is finalizing rules on net metering/co-location, large load interconnection standards, and a transmission cost recovery rule that would move from 4CP to 12CP, lengthen the interval to 30 minutes, and add a minimum demand charge to better allocate costs to large loads. Vegas explained ERCOT’s new batch process for large loads, saying it provides year-by-year capacity allocations, clearer financial obligations, and a transmission plan; he reported 205 GW eligible for Batch Zero, with 65 GW classified as baseload, 25 GW in an intermediate category, and 114 GW as allocated load. Barclay supported the changes as better protection for residential and small commercial customers, while warning that the minimum demand charge may need an exit-fee concept to address stranded costs if large loads leave.
Members pressed witnesses on whether additional market changes are needed to attract dispatchable thermal generation and whether DRS/DRRS Plus could become a capacity-market substitute. Gleeson and Vegas said the current market still favors solar, batteries, and other low-variable-cost resources, and that more incentives may be needed for gas and other thermal generation; Gleeson said the commission’s reliability standard assessment will begin this year and conclude next year with a 2029 outlook. They described DRS as an ancillary service for intraday reliability and DRS Plus as a proposed real-time revenue mechanism for thermal resources during scarcity, not a forward capacity market. Senators also questioned whether 12CP could still be gamed, whether curtailment authority under SB 6 should be expanded from EEA 2 to earlier stages, and whether the batch process should be bifurcated so traditional industrial loads are handled differently from data centers. Witnesses said the batch process is intended to prevent speculative projects from driving transmission costs, that most large-load projects are data centers, and that future rules may need to better distinguish among types of large loads.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (01/15/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><03:02:26.399><c> to</c> extensive uh educ uh engineering to extensive uh educ uh engineering to
- ><c> have</c><03:02:29.600><c> a</c> engineer these machines to have a engineer these machines to have
- Are there larger engines to get these 3,500-pound vehicles up to 70 miles an hour, and if the engines
- agency or any DOT engineer.
- </c> engineering agency or any dot engineer engineering agency or any dot engineer and<03:41:53.560><
Summary:
The meeting was an orientation for the Resources, Recreation and Development Committee, led by Chair Bob Harb. He reviewed committee procedures, including pink cards for witnesses, blue sheets for counts, use of drawers in the committee room, scheduling practices, and how bills would be posted and distributed. Members briefly introduced themselves and explained why they wanted to serve on the committee, with several citing interests in conservation, water quality, outdoor recreation, land use, and related local issues.
The committee then opened a hearing on HB 1113, relative to OHRV operation on certain highways within the town of Windsor. Representative Ré Colcombe, the sponsor, explained that the bill would allow local OHV/UTV access across a short section of state road in Windsor so residents on divided portions of town could travel legally between areas. He said the town selectmen were already allowing OHRV use on town roads, the route was paved, traffic impacts were expected to be minimal, and local police had no objections. He also said the town would hold public hearings and notify abutters as required, and that if the select board ultimately opposed the proposal he would recommend killing the bill.
Members asked about the legal authority for the change, speed limits, traffic volume, winter maintenance, and whether the Department of Transportation or select board had to approve the route. Colcombe said the town must hold a public hearing and that the change would need to be incorporated into RSA 258:10, section 4. He said the road is maintained by the town in winter and by the state in summer. An opponent, Anne Davis, testified that she opposed the bill, saying ATV use should be treated as a tool for forest management rather than recreation, that law enforcement capacity in Windsor was a concern, and that she believed affected residents should be fully notified before any approval. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- teachers, providing classroom materials, and getting kids excited about learning science, technology, engineering
- STEM today is not limited to traditional pathways like math, science, or engineering.
- Workforce Development Council's enabling legislation to coordinate and promote science, technology, engineering
- development council's enabling legislation to coordinate, promote, and promote science, technology, engineering
Summary:
The committee first approved the March 4, 2026 minutes without objection. It then heard House Bill 712, which would create a voluntary civics recognition on student diplomas for students who meet specified coursework, GPA, civics test, and civic engagement requirements. Sponsors described it as an additional seal or cord to encourage deeper study of history, government, and public service; the Department of Education clarified that the required coursework means two credits each of U.S. history and American government tied to state standards. Testimony in support came from Idaho Family Policy Center and Dr. Samuel Lair, both emphasizing civic education and citizenship. After discussion, the committee voted to send HB 712 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then took up House Bill 761, which would consolidate the Idaho STEM Action Center into the Workforce Development Council. Senator Lent and STEM/Workforce executive director Wendy Sechrist explained that the merger is intended to streamline operations, reduce administrative overlap, and better connect STEM education to workforce development. Sechrist said the combined structure would continue most current STEM programs, including teacher professional development and community STEM initiatives, while tying them more directly to careers; she also said the change would save more than $300,000 annually and eliminate two staff positions. She noted that private foundation funding could still support local districts or organizations, and that new programs would require a 50% public or private match. With no public testimony and no opposition, the committee voted to send HB 761 to the floor with a due pass recommendation and then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 20, 2026 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- The Corps of Engineers knew where to put this down at many years ago and again, 21 billion gallons of
- the river, based on the US Forest Service original 2001 plan, with updated costs provided by the engineering
- not me or the proponents saying this dam is a high hazard, it is the feds, the US Army Corps of Engineers
- it's not even clear if we try to reconstruct the dam, bring it up to code, that the Army Corps of Engineers
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- And so my independent engineers.
- I'm a professional engineer.
- There are professional engineer.
- </c> licensed engineers drawing mistakes. licensed engineers drawing mistakes.
- 54.240><c> have</c> engineers don't necessarily have engineers don't necessarily have schooling<03:09
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 8th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Please join me in recognizing Captain Matthew Fortin, Captain Eric Estes, Engineer James Tauney, and
- Engineer David Goodwin.
- Members, please join me in extending a warm welcome to Captain Fortin, Captain Estes, Engineer Tauney
- , and Engineer Goodwin.
- Engineer Goodwin.
Summary:
The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and handled a number of procedural motions, including suspending rules for adjournments in memory and guest introductions, rescinding prior action on SB 493, and re-referring several Senate bills to different committees. Members also recognized guests on the floor, including family members, interns, firefighters from the Corona Fire Department, and the Quartz Hill High girls’ soccer team, which was honored for its historic championship season.
The main floor action was on AB 1795 by Assembly Member Gibson, the Smoke Damage Recovery Act, which would create statewide standards for inspecting, testing, and remediating wildfire smoke damage and set clearer insurance claim practices. Supporters said the bill would help wildfire survivors return home safely and urged science-based standards and a rebuttable presumption that contamination after a wildfire was caused by the fire; opponents warned the bill could raise costs and should better address government failures in fire recovery. The bill passed on a 54-6 vote, including the urgency clause.
Members also adopted SCR 137, proclaiming March 15 as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day, with remarks praising her role in advancing gender equality and equal rights. The resolution was adopted after 65 co-authors were added and then approved by voice vote. The consent calendar, including SJR 11, was adopted 71-0.
A large portion of the session was devoted to adjournments in memory, including tributes to Larry Vane, Dr. William A. Burke, Colonel Alfred P. Glover, and Rita Semmel. The Assembly also honored departing Member James Gallagher, who gave extended farewell remarks before leaving for Congress. The house then announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Thursday, June 11, at 9 a.m.