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• We have next on the agenda the consent agenda.
• The consent items can be found on page 48 of your e-book.
• The consent items can be found on page 48 of your e-book.
• The next item on consent is item B or 510.
• Chair, those are the consent items, and I stand for any questions.

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• We have one item on the proposed consent calendar, Item 5, SB 985, Strickland.
• So, let's do consent. We have a motion on the consent calendar. Okay. Motion by Rubio.
• Consent is out. We'll leave the roll open for other members to add on.
• This is for the consent item SB 985. Hoover: Aye. This is for SB 1190. Hoover: Aye.
• This is for our consent calendar, SB 985, Strickland. SB 985, Strickland. Bonta, aye.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Members, at this time, I'd be happy to entertain a motion on the consent calendar.
• The consent calendar has seven votes.
• Madam Secretary, we'll begin from the top, beginning with the consent calendar.
• On consent, McKinner. McKinner, aye. Valencia? Yes. Valencia, aye.
• The consent calendar is adopted, 9-0. SB 226.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism heard several bills focused on California’s creative economy, sports development, and cultural preservation. SB 226 by Senator Cabaldon would clarify that infrastructure revitalization financing districts may be used for entertainment and sports facilities, with testimony from West Sacramento officials emphasizing that the tool would rely only on project-generated city tax increment and would not affect school districts, counties, or the General Fund. Members discussed the relationship between IRFDs and EIFDs and the distinction between infrastructure financing and direct subsidy of private sports teams or stadiums. SB 865 by Senator Ashby proposed support for destination music festivals, citing the economic impact of events such as Aftershock and Golden Sky in Sacramento and similar festivals elsewhere in the state. Supporters from Visit Sacramento and Danny Wimmer Presents said festivals generate substantial jobs, tax revenue, and tourism spending while promoters bear the financial risk. Several committee members and public witnesses supported the bill as a way to sustain the creative economy, local businesses, and opportunities for artists. The bill passed the committee on a unanimous vote and was sent to Appropriations. SB 1050 by Senator Ashby would require disclosures when synthetic performers are used in advertisements, including audio ads, to inform consumers and protect human performers from displacement. SAG-AFTRA and voice actor advocates argued that consumers deserve to know when an ad uses AI-generated likenesses or voices, while TechNet, the Motion Picture Association, broadcasters, and other industry groups opposed unless amended, raising concerns about overbreadth, audio-only implementation, private enforcement, and the need for clearer exemptions and definitions. Members generally supported the bill’s goal but noted technical issues to refine; it passed unanimously to Judiciary. SB 1073 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas would create a voluntary tax checkoff to support the South Los Angeles Black Cultural District. Supporters described the district’s historic and cultural significance and framed the measure as a way to help preserve Black cultural assets amid limited public funding. Members discussed how the checkoff would appear on tax forms statewide, its voluntary nature, and whether it could serve as a model for other districts. The bill also passed unanimously to Appropriations, and the committee later adopted the consent calendar unanimously as well.

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• Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that House Memorial 15 be removed from the Speaker's table and made
• Speaker, I would ask for unanimous consent for the memorial to be approved.
• Unanimous consent for the memorial to be approved.
• And with that, I ask the Speaker and the body for unanimous consent. All right. We are on final...
• And with that, I ask the speaker and the body for unanimous consent. All right. We are on final...

Bills: HB95, HB111, HJR1, HB32, HB33, HB61, HJM2, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21, HM34, HM50, HB8, HB30, HB43, HB156, HM2, HM16

Keywords: HB95, additional judgeship, district court, judicial district, First Judicial District, Second Judicial District, district judges, court administration, judicial staffing, caseload, access to justice, New Mexico courts, judiciary, judge vacancy, court backlog, state courts, water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order

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• The best practice we feel is always to obtain additional consent After an IEP has been formalized, there
• was just some confusion about how often districts needed to formally request that consent for services
• For the purpose of required parental consent when it comes to personally identifiable information about
• This just makes clear that the district does still have to obtain the parent's consent before sharing
• gives the MDE Office of Inspector General (OIG) permission to access non-public data without the consent

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• The key thing I want to lift up is that it's informed, written, or oral consent.
• It doesn't mean that pregnant persons cannot be tested, but they have to give consent.
• Similarly, when you go to a doctor, you have to consent to care.
• unfortunately, Black and brown mothers are disproportionately impacted by these kinds of tests without their consent

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Women’s Issues Committee met on May 13 at 9:34 a.m. with a quorum present and several members voting by sheet. The committee first considered S-845, which would prohibit drug, cannabis, or alcohol testing and screening of pregnant or postpartum individuals and newborns without informed consent. Supporters emphasized that the bill is about requiring written or oral consent and addressing disproportionate impacts on Black and brown mothers. The bill was reported to the Committee on Alcoholism, with Senator Weik voting no and several members recorded as aye without recommendation or in favor. The committee then advanced several public health measures. S-2121, on education and outreach related to home visiting programs, and a bill directing the Department of Health to create an informational pamphlet about liposcopic power motion surgery technique both moved to first reading. S-3576A, establishing a statewide fibroid study program, was approved and referred to finance. S-8584, requiring two EBT cards for certain WIC households, and S-9084, creating a maternal health monitoring pilot program, were also approved and referred to finance, with Senator Weik recorded as without recommendation on both and one opposition noted on S-9084. The final bill, S-9733, would require maternal mortality review boards to share annual information with New York City and county health departments, including patterns, best practices, and data related to maternal mortality and morbidity. It was approved and referred to health, again with Senator Weik recorded as without recommendation. The meeting ended at 9:49 a.m., and the chair noted another Women’s Issues Committee meeting would be held the following week with bills and a guest speaker.

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• Representative Hill requests unanimous consent that the adoption be adopted without objection.
• Representative George requests unanimous consent. Vice Chair Kane, you are recognized.
• Representative George requests unanimous consent that the amendment be adopted.
• Representative Wilkes requested unanimous consent that the amendment be adopted without objection; that'll
• But I'm more than happy to have conversations about creating some type of consent structure for that

Bills: HB4319, HB4317, HB1225, HB3076, HB3081, HB4226, SCR17, HB4432, HB3304, HB3411, HB3435, HB4339, HB4331, HB4341, HB4342, HB1770, HB1016, HB4113, HB2950, HB4141, HB3277, HB2988, HB3029, HB3338, HB1889, HB3834, HB3831, HB2939, HB3045, HB3657, HB1739, HB3759, HB3755, HB4484, HB4486, HB4108, HB1250, HB2961, HB1219, HB3025, HB1782, HB1907, HB3718, HB4459, HB2976, HB3548, HB3545, HB2952, HB2929, HB2956, HB2973, HB3055, HB3086, HB3040, HB3794, HB4336, HB3151, HB1590, HB3581, HB3313, HB3429, HB3448, HB1752, HB2650, HB3584, HB4202, HB3586, HB4321, HB4280, HB3650, HCR1020, HB2116, HB2206, HB4301, HB3625, HB3147, HB3403, HB3498, HB3970, HB3975, HB3976, HB3980, HB4265, HB4266, HB3638, HB3880, HB3930, HB3942, HB3944, HB4191, HB3242, HB3678

Keywords: administrative procedures, rulemaking authority, specific authority, legislative review, agency rules, accounting, CPA, licensure, educational requirements, reciprocity, professional conduct, vital records, birth certificate, birth registration, biological sex, sex designation, male, female, nonbinary, gender identity

Transcript Highlights:

• Today we will be hearing six bills on our agenda with the following two bills proposed for consent.
• Second for the consent calendar. Got a bunch of them. Whole bunch. Whole bunch.
• On consent calendar, Alanis? Aye. Alanis, aye. On SB 378, Wiener? Alanis? Aye. Alanis, aye.
• On the consent calendar, Caloza. Caloza, aye. On SB 378, Weiner. Caloza. Caloza, aye.
• On the consent calendar Baines. Baines aye. Thank you. Thank you. On SB 378 Wiener, Baines.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I'd like to dispense with the consent calendar.
• We will take bills on the consent calendar in two motions.
• The first motion, due pass to consent, applies to bills that enjoy unanimous support in this committee
• and are eligible for the Assembly floor consent calendar, consistent with the Assembly rules.
• Madam Secretary, first motion is due pass to consent: Assembly Bill 36, Soria; 320, Bennett; 354, Michelle

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on April 30, 2025, for a regular order hearing on a large slate of bills. After opening remarks and quorum, the committee approved a consent calendar in two motions: one for bills eligible for the Assembly floor consent calendar and another for unanimous bills not eligible for floor consent. The committee also deemed the suspense calendar approved without further discussion. Several housing and shelter-related bills were presented. AB 1061 by Quirk-Silva would allow SB 9 duplex and lot-split provisions to apply in historic districts, with limits to protect individually listed historic sites and maintain street-facing appearances; California YIMBY supported the measure. AB 750 by Quirk-Silva would strengthen oversight of homeless shelters by requiring posted resident-rights information, standardized reporting, and penalties for noncompliance, including possible withholding of state funding. AB 712 by another member would increase penalties for public agencies that violate state housing law and bar indemnification demands against applicants when agencies break those laws; it was described as part of a fast-track housing package. The committee then took public comment, dominated by extensive opposition to AB 928. Dozens of individuals, many identifying with poultry, feed, gamefowl, agricultural, or related organizations, testified against the bill, saying it would harm their livelihoods, culture, religious practices, or constitutional rights and could kill birds. A few speakers also testified on other bills, including support for AB 1337 and AB 804 and opposition to AB 1337. After public comment concluded, the meeting adjourned.

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• If the Assemblymember will indulge, why don't we just quickly also do the consent calendar.
• Do we have a motion and second on the consent calendar? Mckinnon motion. Pappin second.
• On the proposed consent calendar are items number four AB 599 authored by Assemblymember Connolly.
• The consent calendar is adopted.
• Opening the rolls for consent. Bauer, Cahan? Castillo? This is for the consent.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Okay, we can take up the consent calendar. We haven't made a motion on consent yet.
• and on bills, starting from the top of the consent calendar.
• The consent calendar consists of one item, which is SB 1072, the committee omnibus bill.
• Consent? Consent. Caballero, aye. Gonzalez, aye. Gonzalez, aye, aye. Consent, aye. Gonzalez, aye.
• Okay, consent is approved on a vote of 10 to 0.

Summary: The committee heard AB 736, a proposed $10 billion Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, with Assembly Member Buffy Wicks and numerous housing, local government, labor, and advocacy groups testifying in strong support. Supporters said the bond would fund multifamily housing, permanent supportive housing, homeownership, preservation, farmworker, tribal, and other programs, and argued that the state needs new capital because prior bond funds are exhausted and many shovel-ready projects are waiting. Habitat for Humanity California opposed the bill unless it was amended to dedicate 10% of bond proceeds to Cal Home for affordable homeownership, and several senators said they supported the bond but wanted Cal Home strengthened. The committee voted do pass to Senate Appropriations, with the measure placed on call for absent members. The committee also heard SB 1361 by Senator Durazo, which would limit local governments from using SB 79 transit-oriented housing requirements as a reason to stall or condition planned transit projects. Los Angeles Metro, the Building Trades, and several cities and advocacy groups supported the bill, saying it would protect transit investments, jobs, and federal funding from opposition tied to future density around transit stops. Several groups that had initially opposed or been concerned about the bill, including West Hollywood, Streets for All, Greenbelt Alliance, California YIMBY, and the Bay Area Council, withdrew opposition or moved to neutral after amendments. The committee approved the bill as amended to Senate Local Government, with the measure also placed on call. Senator Grayson presented SB 1003, creating an Infrastructure Partnership Financing Program to help local governments and developers fund infrastructure needed for infill housing, and SB 1014, which would require local agencies to provide early, good-faith estimates and itemized lists of required on-site and off-site improvements for housing projects. Both bills were supported by housing advocates, Habitat for Humanity, SPUR, and industry groups, who said the measures would reduce uncertainty, late fees, and project delays. The committee advanced both bills as amended to Senate Appropriations, placing them on call. The committee also took up SB 908, which streamlines energy-code-compliant window replacement and limits aesthetic review, especially for residential replacements; it passed as amended to Appropriations after support from affordable housing and green building groups and no opposition. Later, Senator Allen presented SB 1092 and SB 1093 on mobile home park preservation and post-disaster protections. SB 1092 would give residents notice and an opportunity to make a competing bid when a park owner intends to sell, with supporters arguing it would help preserve unsubsidized affordable housing and protect displaced residents, while park owner representatives argued it would devalue properties, create litigation risk, and interfere with market transactions. SB 1093 would require more communication, access, and consideration of rebuilding or closure after disasters, and would restore certain resident reimbursement rights; supporters cited the Palisades fire and survey data showing residents lacked information and access, while opponents said the bill imposed onerous timelines, liability issues, and penalties and could force owners into rebuilding or compensation assumptions they disputed. Both bills were discussed at length, but the transcript ends before final recorded votes on them.

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• >> Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent >> Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent
• I ask unanimous consent to insert into the record the text of this amendment.
• Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to submit this letter to the record.
• <04:53:08.480> But consent to submit it to the record.
• But consent to submit it to the record.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Any objection to this going on the consent calendar on 98? No objection; it'll go on consent.
• No objection; it'll go on consent.
• consent all right will'll be on consent consent all right will'll be on consent and<01:35:25.360
• I think I would say consent unless somebody objects. "Anybody object to consent?"
• > I<01:50:05.199> just consent I can live with consent I just consent I can live with consent

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first corrected a procedural issue by revoting on House Bills 98 and 164, which had previously been reported out unanimously before the notice had been placed on the calendar. HB 98, concerning professional limited liability company assistant managers, was again voted ought to pass by roll call 16-0 and was placed on the consent calendar. HB 164, dealing with local records, was amended with a fiscal note update from the Secretary of State’s office and then voted ought to pass as amended 17-0; because it was going to Finance, it was not eligible for consent. The committee also set aside HB 111 briefly while the amendment language was corrected. The committee then took up HR 6, a resolution condemning the judicial doctrine of disparate impact. The sponsor argued the resolution was intended to criticize the doctrine, but several members said it was too broad, legally problematic, and in need of more work, including a drafting error in the addressee. The committee voted ITL on HR 6 by 15-2, and with no objection it was placed on the consent calendar. The final major item was HB 111 FN, which would extend the right-to-know ombudsman position for two years. Representative Kuttab offered an amendment to limit remote records requests to people with a New Hampshire connection, citing testimony about out-of-state requests and the burden on municipalities. Members discussed the broader policy of the bill, with supporters saying the ombudsman has reduced court filings and saves time and money, while opponents said the office needs restructuring or more resources and that they were not ready to extend it without changes. The amendment was adopted 16-1, and the committee then voted ought to pass as amended 15-2, sending the bill to Finance.

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• <02:48:27.760> to Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to
• I request unanimous consent to address the House and to extend and revise my remarks.
• 33:10.080> to Speaker, request unanimous consent to Speaker, request unanimous consent to address
• Ask unanimous consent to recognition?
• I ask unanimous consent to recognition?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• . >> Consent. Based upon the conversations, um, we're not going to put it on consent.
• We'll put it on consent unless anyone's objectionable. It's on consent.
• Eight yes votes, Motion for consent.
• consent unless anyone's objectionable. consent unless anyone's objectionable.
• It's<00:51:39.520> on<00:51:39.640> consent.

Keywords: 958, all

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• All those in favor of consent say aye. Aye. Say nay. The ayes have it. Be on consent.
• consent? I will second. consent? I will second.
• Move consent. We have a motion for consent. Second. amendments even the prior amendment.
• Move<01:13:57.440> consent.
• We have a motion for Move consent. We have a motion for consent.<01:14:00.400> Second.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• As we proceed to the consent calendar, second day, items 85 through 88.
• As we have proceeded, the consent calendar second day, items 85 through 88.
• Is there any member of the Senate that wishes to remove any of these items from the consent calendar?
• The consent calendar is adopted.
• The vote is applied to all remaining items on the consent calendar.

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, then took up several resolutions and guest introductions, with much of the session focused on commemorations and recognitions. Senate Resolution 87, by Senator Archuleta, marked the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Archuleta and other senators spoke in support of remembrance, historical recognition, and concern for Armenians facing current threats and displacement. The resolution was adopted by a 37-0 vote, and the chamber also welcomed members of the Armenian community and other guests. The Senate also adopted SR 93 by Senator Cortese honoring Jim Plunkett’s football career and legacy as a California and Latino sports figure. Senators highlighted his Heisman Trophy, Super Bowl victories, and recent selection for the NFL Hispanic Football Hall of Fame. The resolution passed unanimously. Later, SCR 124 by Senator Wiener recognized transportation barriers faced by Californians with epilepsy and the importance of reliable transit for employment and independence; it was adopted by unanimous roll call. SCR 158 by Senator Allen declared April Arts, Culture and Creativity Month and celebrated the 50th anniversary of the California Arts Council, with remarks emphasizing the state’s arts economy and the Council’s history; it also passed unanimously. The Senate further adopted SCR 159 by Senator Alvarado-Gil designating April as California Rodeo Appreciation Month. Supporters described rodeo as part of California’s agricultural and Western heritage, noted its economic impact, and highlighted the roles of Black cowboys, women competitors, and rural communities. Each resolution was followed by introductions of related guests, including Armenian community members, Jim Plunkett and family, epilepsy advocates, arts leaders such as Luis Valdez and Cheech Marin, and rodeo representatives and titleholders. After the resolutions, the Senate handled the daily file and adopted the consent calendar 38-0. The body also approved the Senate journals for April 13-16, 2026, announced committee meetings, and acknowledged Senator Menjivar’s upcoming birthday. The Senate then recessed until its next scheduled floor session on Tuesday, April 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

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• We have one bill on our consent calendar, file item number 10, SB 1445, which is a committee bill.
• Okay, so Senator Strickland moves the consent file. Wahab? Aye. Choi? Aye. Archuleta? Aye. Grayson?
• We're going to move on to consent. colleague, but I'd a big shout out to ask me, Council 57 and obviously
• We're going to move on to consent. All of you guys voted for the most part. Consent. Consent.
• Consent is 9 to 0, 9 to 0. That bill is out. We're going to go to file item number 1, SB 865.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• President, I ask unanimous consent for Senator Yuck to bring an entourage on the floor and use the floor
• Members regard the unanimous consent request without objection. That should be the order.
• Remember, as you've heard, the UNES consent requests without objection, that should be the order.
• No, Senator Alahar asked unanimous consent that the resolution 1024 be advanced without objection.
• President Protem Paxton is asking for consent that the resolution be advanced without objection.

Bills: HB4248, HB4429, HB2588, HB3472, HB4317, HB3462, HB2035, HB3501, HB3127, HB3143, HB3144, HB3260, HB4321, HB3011, HB3522, HB3530, HB3940, HB3078, HB3043, HB3005, HB3007, HB3403, HB1907, HB3175, HB3986, HB3466, HB3411, HB4246, SJR49, HB3281, HB4319, HJR1086, HJR1024, HJR1087

Keywords: HB4248, hemp beverage, hemp drinks, THC beverage, cannabis beverage, intoxicating hemp, age restriction, under 21, minor possession, youth access, public health and safety, Title 63, Oklahoma Statutes, retail sales, alcohol-style regulation, controlled substances, beverage regulation, proxy advisory services, shareholder rights, financial transparency

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• , and the consent has to be affirmative consent.
• <02:13:39.679> and<02:13:39.880> the consent and the consent and the consent<02:13:42.360
• <02:13:45.920> um consent has to be affirmative consent um consent has to be affirmative consent
• This has to be real consent.
• This has to be real consent.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met to hear House Bill 520, which would authorize the Department of Education to issue subpoenas in investigations and hearings involving the code of conduct for New Hampshire educators. Representative Lynn, the bill sponsor, said the measure was intended to give the department standard subpoena power during investigations and in later adjudicatory proceedings, with a process for challenging overbroad subpoenas. He argued that agencies with investigative and hearing authority should also have the power to compel witnesses and documents, and said the bill was narrowed from an earlier broader draft to focus on teacher credentialing and address concerns about scope. Members raised several concerns about whether the department already has enough authority, whether the Attorney General could handle subpoenas instead, and whether the bill creates an imbalance by giving subpoena power mainly to the investigating side. Representative Burroughs said she did not feel she had enough information and was uncomfortable with the bill, especially regarding who bears subpoena costs. Representative Biron questioned the trial analogy and whether both sides truly have equal subpoena rights. Lynn responded that the investigative stage is like a grand jury process, where only the investigating body subpoenas witnesses, while the adjudicatory stage allows both sides to seek subpoenas through the hearing officer. Other questions focused on the bill’s scope. Representative Andreos asked what investigative authority the Department of Education already has, and Representative Organ questioned why the bill is limited to educators rather than also covering vendors, charter school boards, or the EFA scholarship organization. Lynn said the limitation to educators was deliberate, because earlier broader versions drew objections for being too expansive. Representative Tur asked whether the Attorney General could already handle such matters, and Lynn said that while the AG might be able to pursue some investigations or court subpoenas, agencies should be able to conduct their own internal investigations. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.