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• </c> Pacific Islander cultures every day. Pacific Islander cultures every day.
• ,</c> promoting Chinese language and culture, promoting Chinese language and culture, it<04:10:00.720
• :29:07.920><c> exchange</c> foreign language and cultural exchange foreign language and cultural exchange
• Pursuant to House Resolution 377, the Pursuant to House Resolution 377, the previous<04:31:54.399><c>
• </c><08:03:59.840><c> and</c> build a positive classroom culture and build a positive classroom culture

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• ><c> 682,</c> Pursuant to House Resolution 682, Pursuant to House Resolution 682, the<01:12:20.640><c
• From the scenic cultural treasures.
• ,</c> the left-wing protest culture, the left-wing protest culture, tolerating<02:54:53.600><c> violence
• </c> appointment pursuant to House Resolution appointment pursuant to House Resolution 605<02:58:26.160
• We're going to manage genocide in Gaza and condemn what's happening in Ukraine. resolution resolution

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, September 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Okay, we are moving on to motions and resolutions.
• Assemblymember Addis, you are recognized on the resolution. Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members.
• Say aye, all those opposed no, the ayes have it, the resolution is adopted.
• Senate Concurrent Resolutions 57 by Senator Reyes and others, relative to Dolores Huerta Day.
• Ayes 66, noes 0, the resolution is adopted.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I introduced a resolution uh prevailed.
• </c><02:34:50.240><c> The</c> resolution and I yield back. The resolution and I yield back.
• </c><02:36:52.640><c> that</c> forward a bud budget resolution that forward a bud budget resolution that
• </c> support of the House budget resolution. support of the House budget resolution.
• 113 and pursuant to House Resolution 1438, I report the concurrent resolution as amended back to the

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• In Senate Joint Resolution 74, joint resolution directing the Legislative Research Commission and state
• Senate Resolution 101, a resolution recognizing February 21st, 2026, as Historic St.
• ><c> 101,</c> Senator Neil Senate resolution 101, Senator Neil Senate resolution 101, resolution<01:23
• &gt;&gt; Senate resolution 81. Resolution urging &gt;&gt; Senate resolution 81.
• Senate Resolution 81.

Keywords: 958, all

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• of contrast rather than a contrast of cultures.
• And then the final one will be item five, the Senate Joint Resolution.
• Senate Bill 225, germane, thence referred to the Indian, Rural, and Cultural Affairs Committee.
• Senate Bill 226, germane, thence referred to the Indian, Rural, and Cultural Affairs Committee.
• Senate Bill 230, germane, thence referred to the Indian, Rural, and Cultural Affairs Committee.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation from Rabbi Jack Stocker for New Mexico’s first Jewish Community Day at the legislature, and then proceeded with the Pledge of Allegiance, Spanish pledge, flag salute, and national anthem. Early floor business included unanimous-consent approvals for cameras on the floor and in the gallery, a relaxed dress code for guests, and an excuse for Senator Hickey. Majority Floor Leader Peter Wirth noted it was the last day for bill introductions and reviewed the day’s observances and receptions, including Multiple Sclerosis Advocacy Day, Jewish Community Day, Santo Domingo Pueblo Day, Lincoln County Day, and UNM Day. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to honoring the Artesia Bulldogs football team, recognized for winning another state championship and for their long record of success. Senators and coaches praised the team’s resilience, community support, and the role of local fundraising and school support in sustaining athletic excellence. The Senate also observed a moment of silence for New Mexico State Police Officer Darien Jarrett on the fifth anniversary of his death in the line of duty, with Senator Brantley speaking about Jarrett’s service and the impact of his loss on law enforcement and the region. The chamber then celebrated UNM Day with a formal certificate recognizing the University of New Mexico’s role as the state’s flagship university, its enrollment, degrees awarded, research, patents, health sciences, and hospital services. Multiple senators spoke in support, emphasizing UNM’s impact on education, health care, public service, first-generation students, and athletics, and several introduced guests from UNM programs and leadership. The Senate also read and adopted a certificate recognizing Dr. V. Sue Cleveland for 32 years leading Rio Rancho Public Schools, with members praising her role in building the district and supporting its growth and success. Later, the Senate recognized Valencia County Day and Hidalgo County Day, with senators highlighting each county’s history, economic development, agriculture, transportation, and community identity, and introducing local officials, business leaders, and youth honorary lieutenant governors. Additional floor remarks honored nurses and health care professionals tied to Lincoln County Day and related observances, with senators introducing guests from nursing, education, and hospital settings and emphasizing the importance of the nursing workforce and rural health care.

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• </c><00:39:36.400><c> project</c><00:39:37.240><c> projects</c> various um cultural project projects
• various um cultural project projects within<00:39:38.160><c> the</c><00:39:38.280><c> city.
• Um, however, if the tax would otherwise expire and then uh uh resolution and so forth um for uh resolution
• ,</c><00:57:00.880><c> and</c> Senator Nelson, city resolution, and Senator Nelson, city resolution,
• </c><01:06:43.280><c> Um,</c> resolution or the county. Um, resolution or the county.

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And sometimes the culture and the environment some perfecting.
• And sometimes the culture and the environment of this world, of this state, changes.
• Assembly Concurrent Resolution 16. Assembly Bill 1514. Aye, 74-0.
• Assembly Concurrent Resolution 16. Aye, 74-0. Assembly Concurrent Resolution 21. Aye, 74-0.
• Assembly Concurrent Resolution 37. Aye, 74-0.

Summary: The Assembly met with a quorum after a roll call and prayer, then moved through routine business and a lengthy floor debate centered on AB 379, a bill dealing with protections for minors and human trafficking victims. Assembly Member DeMaio first sought to bring the bill up without Public Safety Committee amendments, arguing the committee had gutted the bill and removed felony language for purchasing 16- and 17-year-olds for sex. The body instead adopted a substitute motion to take up Assembly Member Schultz’s floor amendments to AB 379, and the bill became the focus of intense debate over whether the amended language would still adequately protect minors or instead weaken penalties and create a lower standard for 16- and 17-year-olds. Supporters of the amendments, including Schultz, Petri-Norris, Mark Gonzalez, Krell, Wynn, and others, said the changes were intended to strengthen and clarify the law, protect trafficking survivors, and preserve prosecutorial effectiveness while avoiding misinformation about existing law. Opponents, including DeMaio, Gallagher, Dixon, Macedo, Castillo, and others, argued the amendments watered down the bill, failed to restore the original felony treatment for buyers of 16- and 17-year-olds, and amounted to political maneuvering rather than real protection. The chamber also briefly considered a motion to table the amendments, which failed, and an appeal of a ruling on decorum, which was rejected. After debate, the Assembly adopted Schultz’s amendments to AB 379 by a 55-21 vote and then rereferred the bill to the Appropriations Committee. The chamber also handled several procedural items, including re-referrals of other bills, consent calendar actions, and a series of unanimous consent votes on numerous bills and resolutions. The session ended with announcements of committee meetings and the next floor session, followed by adjournment until Monday, May 5 at 1 p.m.

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• </c><00:07:53.039><c> that</c> read a House Concurrent Resolution that read a House Concurrent Resolution
• Please listen to the reading of the resolution.
• Madam Speaker, we just heard the reading of the resolution remembering the venerable Stan Baker.
• I really enjoyed the resolution we heard earlier today of a gentleman named Stan Baker.
• Anyway, um, nice resolution.

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• as you enjoy a fruity deliciousness, note that it's a beautiful piece of history and international culture
• </c> I think we couldn't reach a resolution I think we couldn't reach a resolution there<00:12:40.240
• keep us from moving forward with solutions that promote equality, economic vitality, social and cultural
• </c><00:32:44.960><c> stability</c><00:32:45.960><c> an</c> social and cultural stability an social and
• cultural stability an increase<00:32:46.600><c> in</c><00:32:46.960><c> housing</c><00:32:47.960><c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c><00:04:42.800><c> Heritage</c> or to the Arts and Cultural Heritage or to the Arts and Cultural Heritage
• You think there's a culture along the Mississippi, there's a culture all over the state.
• And if culture all over the state.
• </c> culture. I hope you understand that. culture. I hope you understand that.
• Arts and culture was heard. important. Arts and culture was heard.

Bills: HF3879

Committee: House Legacy Finance

Keywords: outdoor heritage, conservation, habitat restoration, natural resources, wildlife management, 1183, house

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• Madam Clerk, please read House Resolution 1000. Madam Clerk, please read House Resolution 1021.
• Madam Clerk, please read House Resolution 1022. Please read House Resolution 1022.
• Madam Speaker, please read House Resolution 1033. Please read House Resolution 1033.
• House Resolution 1032 by Madam Clerk, would you please read House Resolution 1032.
• I'm here to do resolution. Resolution to recognize Resolution 1044 to recognize.

Summary: The House convened to finish items from an adjourned resolution and spent the meeting recognizing a series of resolutions honoring public health awareness, community service, and athletic and academic achievements. House Resolution 1021 designated May as Skin Cancer Awareness Month, with the sponsor emphasizing that skin cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in the U.S., is highly preventable, and benefits from early detection. House Resolution 1020 honored Frederick Henry Middleton upon his retirement after 50 years of service to the City of Arkadelphia, and House Resolution 1022 congratulated the Rolling Razorbacks on winning their sixth Division II National Wheelchair Basketball Championship, with MVP Jeff Glassbrenner and Coach Jared Johnson recognized on the floor. The chamber then adopted or considered multiple school-sports resolutions, including House Resolution 1033 honoring the Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School Patriots boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Class 5A state championship, and House Resolutions 1028 through 1032 recognizing Rogers High School teams for championships in girls cross-country, baseball, boys tennis, girls wrestling, and boys golf. House Resolutions 1040 and 1041 honored Mountain Home High School’s boys and girls cross-country teams for sweeping the 2025 Class 5A titles, and House Resolution 1044 recognized Mount St. Mary Academy’s Bell’s golf team for its third straight Class 6A championship. Additional resolutions recognized the Central Arkansas Christian High School Choir for its first Best in Class showing at the state choir festival, Coach Dave Wilbers of Arkansas Tech University for his retirement after a highly successful women’s basketball career, Arkansas Tech’s Golden Suns cross-country team for winning the Great American Conference championship, and the North Little Rock Lady Charging Wildcats girls basketball team for winning the 2026 Class 6A state title. No substantive legislation was debated; the meeting consisted primarily of ceremonial presentations, brief remarks, and requests for favorable votes or title-only readings, and it ended with the House announcing it would reconvene at 1:00 p.m.

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• Madam Clerk, please read House Resolution 1,000. Madam Clerk, please read House Resolution 1,021.
• Madam Speaker, please read House Resolution 1033. Please read House Resolution 1033.
• To close for the resolution.
• To close for the resolution.
• Do you like to close for the resolution? Madam Clerk, please read House Resolution 1043.

Summary: The House convened to finish items from an adjourned resolution and spent most of the meeting recognizing individuals, teams, and organizations through a series of House resolutions. One resolution designated May as Skin Cancer Awareness Month, with the sponsor emphasizing that skin cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in the U.S., that early detection greatly improves outcomes, and that public education on prevention and sun safety is important. Another resolution honored Frederick Henry Middleton of Arkadelphia for 50 years of service to the city’s street department and his long record of community involvement. The chamber also recognized the Rolling Razorbacks wheelchair basketball team for winning its sixth Division II national championship, and several Arkansas high school athletic programs for state titles, including Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School boys basketball, Rogers High School teams in girls cross country, baseball, boys tennis, girls wrestling, and boys golf, Mountain Home High School boys and girls cross country, Mount St. Mary Academy girls golf, and North Little Rock High School girls basketball. Members highlighted team records, championships, coaches, and individual achievements, and many resolutions were adopted by title only after brief presentations. Additional resolutions honored the Central Arkansas Christian High School choir for its state festival success, Arkansas Tech University women’s cross-country team for winning the Great American Conference championship, and Arkansas Tech women’s basketball coach Dave Wilbers upon his retirement after a highly successful career. No substantive debate or roll-call votes were recorded in the transcript; the meeting ended after the final recognition with notice that the House would reconvene later in the day.

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• But in the end, cultural resources in your specific example here...
• Now, we currently are working under a continuing resolution through January 30th.
• Now, as I say, it was a continuing resolution through January 30th.
• The tribes are also doing a cultural resource landscape study. Let's see if I covered everything.
• The tribes are also doing a cultural resource landscape study. Let's see if I covered everything.

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation from the Environment Department on PFAS contamination in private wells in La Cienega, Santa Fe County. Staff said the plume likely came from historic use of firefighting foam associated with airport and National Guard fire-training activities, with possible additional contribution from septic systems and consumer products. They described the contamination as affecting about 200 private wells, the short-term response of providing residential filters through a $2 million legislative appropriation, and ongoing work to define the plume’s full extent, identify responsible parties, and consider longer-term regional water solutions. Members asked about filter costs, replacement schedules, disposal of used cartridges, follow-up testing, health studies, and whether cleanup or containment had begun; the department said cleanup would follow once the plume is fully mapped and that DOH is soliciting interest in a blood study. The committee also discussed the need to track disposal of PFAS filters and the possibility of broader statewide capacity for similar work. The committee then took up abandoned uranium mine cleanup. NMED and EMNRD staff reviewed the new uranium mine reclamation program created by HB 164, the state dashboard tracking sites, and the FY26 appropriation of $20 million for neglected contaminated sites, of which $12 million is being used for neglected uranium mines and the remainder for other contaminated sites. They said six contractors were hired, three priority sites in Grant County are moving forward quickly, and additional sites are being prepared for possible FY27 work. Members pressed for details on how funds are spent, why the revolving fund remains unfunded, how federal, state, tribal, and landowner requirements are coordinated, where contaminated material will be moved, and whether cleanup could also address homes built with contaminated materials. Staff said the work is governed by multiple regulatory layers, that the state is seeking an additional $25 million for FY27-FY28 plus a time extension, and that partnerships with tribes would require longer-term agreements. The committee also discussed federal cleanup efforts and the new Good Samaritan law, with members urging stronger advocacy for New Mexico sites, including tribal lands, and asking whether the Attorney General should pursue legal action against federal parties responsible for legacy contamination. Staff explained that some sites are already covered by settlement funds tied to responsible parties, while neglected sites are those with no responsible party and no other cleanup program. The committee then heard from EMNRD on Class VI carbon sequestration primacy. Staff said New Mexico currently has no operating Class VI wells, about 27 Class II acid-gas injection wells are operating, and only a small number might be candidates for conversion. They explained that the state’s primacy application would require more public outreach than federal rules alone, and that cost estimates for post-injection site care are based on long planning horizons, with some costs borne by operators and some by the state after closure. No votes were taken on the substantive items discussed; the committee approved the prior meeting minutes and took a brief recess between presentations.

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• File item 1, Assembly Concurrent Resolution 9 by Assemblymember Pellerin.
• Who can be against this resolution? Who can be for human trafficking?
• The victims deserve more than resolutions. They deserve reality.
• I'm heartened to hear the bipartisan support for this resolution.
• The resolution is adopted.

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• Sex work has enabled me to survive in a culture that doesn't accommodate me.
• We need alternative education and treatment options that are culturally specific.
• We need alternative education and treatment options that are culturally specific.
• It can become easy to erase a culture. Most notably today, it happened.
• It can become easy to erase a culture.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on the Judiciary

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a lengthy public hearing on a wide range of civil rights, immigration, hate crimes, and reparations bills. Chair Edwards and Chair Day opened with strict testimony rules, including two-minute limits, written testimony options, and decorum requirements. Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell testified in strong support of S. 1126/H. 1920, the Combating Hate in the Commonwealth bill, saying Massachusetts needs stronger tools to address rising hate and bias incidents. Her Civil Rights Division chief explained that the bill would give the division civil investigative demand/subpoena power, expand civil rights enforcement, close loopholes in the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act, add protected classes to the hate crimes law, and require better hate-crime data reporting. The committee also heard support for H. 1954 on access to counsel in immigration proceedings, H. 4684 on law enforcement identification and public trust, and H. 1927 to exonerate individuals accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts. Several bills focused on discrimination and civil rights enforcement. Supporters of S. 1248 on organizational standing said fair housing nonprofits need explicit authority to bring discrimination complaints in their own names, especially as federal protections are under attack. On H. 1246, advocates urged adding sex and gender as protected classes in the hate crimes statute, arguing women are not protected under current state law. H. 1820 drew testimony for protections against height and weight discrimination. H. 1995 would regularize sentencing for hate crimes by requiring diversity awareness training for both convictions and continuances without a finding, and H. 1056/H. 1589 would broaden hate-crime victim standing and require restitution to be used to repair harm. H. 1886 would clarify that defense-based social service staff are exempt from mandated reporter obligations when working under attorney-client privilege. The committee also heard testimony on H. 1889/S. 1064, a bill to eliminate disparate impact. Environmental justice advocates, fair housing attorneys, and community members argued that neutral policies can still produce discriminatory outcomes and that Massachusetts should allow state-court claims and a private right of action to address them. Committee members raised concerns about litigation floodgates, punitive damages, and the scope of protected classes, while supporters said the bill would mainly target systemic harms and injunctive relief. Additional testimony supported H. 1922/S. 119, the Fair Investment Act, which would create civil rights protections in venture capital and other investment settings for founders and investors, especially women and minority entrepreneurs. The hearing also included testimony on H. 1683, the Sex Trade Survivor Act, which would expand vacatur and expungement relief for trafficking survivors, remove archaic offenses from the code, and create an interagency commission; supporters emphasized reducing barriers to housing, employment, and reentry. Finally, the committee heard extensive support for H. 1753/S. 1181, establishing a commission to study reparations in Massachusetts. Testifiers described the state’s history of slavery, redlining, and ongoing racial disparities, and urged the committee to report the bill favorably. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

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• Marketed as cultural exchanges to teach Chinese language and culture, these classrooms are in reality
• ><02:22:06.960><c> these</c> Chinese language and culture, these Chinese language and culture, these
• Cultural exchange is with me on that.
• </c> Chinese students to American culture. Chinese students to American culture.
• </c> culture programming. culture programming.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Shoot it out, don't change our ways, don't touch our culture, don't make us change. morning good morning
• make us touch our culture don't make us change "Time is up, I'm sorry, Mr.
• uses that occur at any time cultural uses that occur at any time other<00:41:44.480><c> than</c><00:
• </c> to just 10 for Consumer and cultural to just 10 for Consumer and cultural while<00:43:16.839><c>
• up there or find another way to achieve resolution.

Committee: Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on several fireworks-related bills. On HB 550, which would allow law enforcement to use drone recordings to establish probable cause for fireworks arrests in public areas and appropriate funds for drones, the Department of Law Enforcement and Honolulu Police Department supported the measure. The Public Defender and some public testifiers opposed it, arguing that a statute cannot mandate probable cause and that the bill raises constitutional concerns. A prosecutor later explained that the bill is intended to address Hawaiʻi case law, especially State v. Kit, which limits aerial surveillance over homes under the state constitution, and suggested that changing “shall” to “may” could reduce constitutional problems. Members also questioned whether current law already allows video evidence of fireworks violations and whether the bill was necessary. Testimony included both support and opposition from individuals and organizations, and no vote was taken during the hearing. The committees then heard HB 806, which would appropriate funds for the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct sting operations on Oʻahu to enforce fireworks laws. The department and police supported the bill, while the Libertarian Party of Hawaiʻi opposed it, arguing that fireworks are already illegal and that the measure adds unnecessary enforcement powers and constitutional risk. Committee members asked what “sting operation” means and whether the term should be defined more clearly; the department said it refers to police or criminal investigations involving deception and agreed a definition would help guide use of the funds. The department also said the funding would support training, storage, and other operational costs for undercover investigations. Finally, the committees heard HB 1483, a broader fireworks enforcement bill that would create an adjudication system for fireworks infractions, revise definitions and penalties, establish new offenses, and increase penalties when fireworks offenses cause injury or death. The Attorney General’s office strongly supported the bill, saying it would improve enforcement by clarifying definitions and allowing cases to be proven without particle testing or expert witnesses when fireworks leave no physical evidence. The Department of Law Enforcement also supported it. The Public Defender opposed the bill, focusing on the bill’s penalty enhancements for offenses that are rarely enforced and its concurrent trial provision, which it said raises problems because of the differences between civil and criminal proceedings. No final committee action or vote was reported in the transcript.

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• </c> Administration by a joint resolution Administration by a joint resolution passed<02:06:36.360><c
• </c> displacement and the erosion of cultural displacement and the erosion of cultural ties<02:36:04.240
• </c> Native Haan traditional cultural Native Haan traditional cultural practice<03:52:13.000><c> um</
• </c> line of traditional cultural line of traditional cultural practitioner<04:03:03.840><c> and</c><
• Native wine healers performing cultural Native wine healers performing cultural rights<04:20:32.640><

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Translating IPPs, cultural competency, and especially generic services is more critical than ever.
• Michael McNulty, Chief of the Community Appeals and Resolutions Branch at the Department.
• The online portal will give the department real-time oversight of timelines and resolutions, as well
• Regional centers have up to 60 days to issue a resolution plan that looks like that.
• Do you know why our culture is always grateful? We're always grateful.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Human Services heard testimony on Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and related budget and trailer bill proposals, with a major focus on the impacts of H.R. 1 on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). DDS and the Department of Social Services (DSS) said H.R. 1 could affect Medi-Cal and CalFresh access, but that people with disabilities and caregivers are exempt from the work requirements; the administration is working on data matching and automation through the statewide eligibility system to identify exemptions, with June 1, 2026 as the implementation date for CalFresh changes. Witnesses and advocates warned that any loss of Medi-Cal could create fiscal pressure on regional centers and households, while public commenters described the real-life consequences of losing services. Committee members repeatedly expressed concern about cost shifts to counties and asked for harm-mitigation strategies before the May Revision. The committee also reviewed the governor’s IHSS-related proposals. DSS said the budget would set a baseline for authorized hours, align IHSS disenrollment/reinstatement with Medi-Cal eligibility processes, and eliminate the IHSS backup provider system, while emphasizing that individual service hours would still be based on assessed need. DDS said if a person loses IHSS or Medi-Cal, regional centers may have to step in as payer of last resort for some services, potentially at higher state cost. Members and the Legislative Analyst’s Office questioned whether counties could absorb the proposed shifts without reducing services, and asked for more detail on implementation, data quality controls, and how regional centers could help families navigate disruptions. A separate trailer bill on DDS rate reform and the Quality Incentive Program drew mixed reactions. DDS proposed extending a contract exemption and delaying final rate reform regulations to 2030, saying the changes are budget-neutral and needed for implementation. DDS reported that about 81% of providers had completed the current Quality Incentive Program requirements, but providers and advocates argued the 90-10 structure can function like a penalty and may destabilize services if providers lose 10% of funding. Committee members asked for clearer assistance to providers, possible flexibility for good-faith efforts, and a redlined version of the language before the May Revision. The committee also heard DDS’s proposed trailer bill on regional center governance and provider capacity. DDS said the language would consolidate regional center contracts and performance measures, strengthen board training and oversight, require consumer advisory committees, expand independent legal support, raise the threshold for board approval of contracts, and remove barriers such as physical-office requirements and duplicate vendorization. DDS said the goal is to improve accountability and efficiency while preserving person-centered services, and members indicated they wanted further refinement and stakeholder input before moving forward.