Transcript Highlights:

• It requires consent of all parties to record in-person communication.
• It does not require consent to record. It simply requires notification.
• It's not consent. It's notification.
• So that one-party consent is very important in certain situations.
• And so I would be opposed to requiring the two-party consent.

Committee: House Civil Law and Procedure

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 718, which would limit liability for landowners who allow free use of private property for aeronautical activities at non-public airports. The author said the bill was modeled on Arkansas law and was intended to help private airstrips. After brief questions about fees and the effective date, the bill was reported favorably without objection. House Bill 134, dealing with material harmful to minors online, was then amended to clarify that interactive computer services may not deliver harmful material to minor accounts they created, while removing algorithm restrictions and cure language; it was reported as amended. House Bill 410, which would require notification before recording direct in-person conversations, drew substantial testimony. The author said the bill was aimed at privacy concerns raised by wearable AI devices and hidden recording tools, and the adopted amendments changed the measure from consent to notification and added exceptions for first responders, evidence preservation, civil or administrative proceedings, criminal matters, and recordings in one’s own residence. Supporters said the bill protected ordinary people from secret recordings, while opponents warned it could chill family-law recordings, citizen journalism, HOA disputes, and other legitimate uses. The bill was ultimately reported as amended. House Bill 318, which would reduce the presumption of paternity period from 300 days to 150 days, was heavily criticized by family-law practitioners and a law professor who said the current 300-day rule tracks gestation and that shortening it would shift burdens onto mothers; the author then voluntarily deferred the bill. A companion study resolution, HCR 19, directing the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the presumption of parentage, was reported favorably. The committee also heard House Bill 970 on competing custody orders. The author described cases where different courts issued conflicting custody rulings for the same child, but judges and attorneys raised concerns about the bill’s “earliest order controls” rule, its effect on out-of-state orders, protective orders, and the lack of a clear mechanism for judges to discover prior orders. After testimony from judges and committee discussion about possible fixes and a unified filing system, the bill was voluntarily deferred. House Bill 163, another private-airstrip liability bill, was reported favorably, and House Bill 170 and House Bill 194, both dealing with construction/design professional contracts and preemptive periods, were reported as amended or favorably after testimony that they would align design-professional rules with contractor rules and keep Louisiana projects under Louisiana law. House Bill 254, limiting acts of donation of motor vehicles to certain relatives and charities, was reported as amended after discussion about tax treatment and possible loopholes. Finally, the committee began House Bill 485, a proposed constitutional amendment declaring parental rights fundamental and subjecting government restrictions to strict scrutiny. Supporters argued it would protect parents’ authority over children’s upbringing, education, care, and control, while opponents said the language was overly broad and could complicate child welfare, public health, and school safety measures. The author said the amendment would not protect abuse or neglect and was meant to ensure government interference meets strict scrutiny, but the transcript cuts off before final action on the measure.

Transcript Highlights:

• Motion consent. Second. All in favor of the consent motion? Aye. Sorry, you didn't take this up.
• I have a motion of consent. Do I have a second on the consent motion?
• Do I have a I have a motion of consent.
• </c> second on the consent motion? second on the consent motion?
• I'll take it up. >> I move that for consent. >> Second. >> All in favor of the consent motion?

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Clerk will read the resolutions on the consent calendar.
• We'll read the resolutions on the consent calendar.
• Moving on to a vote on the consent calendar.
• Does any member wish to remove an item from the consent calendar?
• Consent calendars adopted. Clerk will read the remaining items on the consent calendar.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Under the guardian consent for treatment, we have suicide hotlines and we have 211 where...
• It cost me $80 and FedEx fees to give consent for the meningitis vaccine.
• &nbsp; 383 IT COST ME $80 AND FEDEX FEES TO GIVE&nbsp; CONSENT OF THE MENINGITIS VACCINE.
• We should share consent between the father and son.
• We have assent and consent. Parents need the right to be in their child's life.

Summary: The committee first heard HB 245, which would replace references in Florida law to “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material.” The sponsor said the change was overdue and more accurately reflects the criminal nature of the material. There was brief supportive public testimony, no debate, and the bill was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. The committee then took up HB 237 on the use of professional nursing titles. The sponsor said advanced practice registered nurses should be able to use earned academic titles such as DNP or PhD. Supporters testified in favor, there was no opposition or debate, and the bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The longest discussion centered on HB 173, which would expand parental consent and access requirements for minors’ medical care, medical records, certain school surveys, and biomedical devices. Supporters argued it restores parental rights and keeps parents involved in children’s health decisions, while opponents—many from medical, mental health, LGBTQ, and youth advocacy groups—warned it could block access to STI treatment, mental health care, crisis hotlines, and confidential services for vulnerable youth, including those in abusive homes. After extensive testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably on a 19-7 vote. Finally, the committee began HB 327 on uterine fibroid research. The sponsor explained the bill would require health care providers to submit identified data so the Department of Health can build a usable de-identified research database, after prior implementation problems with duplicate or unverified data. A supportive local official testified, and members indicated support as the meeting moved toward a vote.

Transcript Highlights:

• Any any objection to consent? consent? consent? &gt;&gt; Nope. &gt;&gt; Nope. &gt;&gt; Nope.
• </c> side uh on consent uh which was great. side uh on consent uh which was great.
• &gt;&gt; Seeing none consent. &gt;&gt; Seeing none consent.
• </c> favor of consent. favor of consent. &gt;&gt; I. &gt;&gt; I. &gt;&gt; I.
• </c><02:35:56.319><c> Aar</c> &gt;&gt; 4 Z consent. Aar &gt;&gt; 4 Z consent.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Back to non-consent calendars.
• This is a consent calendar.
• This is a consent calendar. Clerk 12. This is a consent calendar.
• </c> consent calendar number 10. consent calendar number 10. &gt;&gt; All<02:19:29.920><c> right.
• </c> If not, we will take up the consent If not, we will take up the consent calendar<02:20:10.240><c

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 960, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• . consent. consent.
• </c> this on the consent calendar. this on the consent calendar.
• </c> consent calendar. consent calendar.
• It will go on the consent calendar. 563. It will go on the consent calendar.
• It will go on the consent calendar. 716. It will go on the consent calendar.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Finance Committee met on October 30 to act on a series of bills that had been considered during the budget process, with many being recommended for inexpedient to legislate because their funding or policy language had already been handled in House Bill 2. Early actions were largely unanimous. House Bill 54, allowing alternate treatment centers to operate for profit, was recommended ought to pass and was approved 25-0, then placed on the consent calendar because it carried no appropriation. House Bill 97, a wastewater and infrastructure appropriation, was recommended inexpedient to legislate because its funding had been replaced in HB 2; Representative Rum opposed the motion and argued the grant funding helps local taxpayers and housing development, but the committee adopted ITL 14-11, with a minority report to follow. House Bill 111, dealing with the right-to-know ombudsman, was also unanimously recommended ITL because the budget had already made related reforms. The committee then took up House Bill 164, and adopted Amendment 225-2979H, which appropriates $150,000 in FY 2027 to the Secretary of State’s Division of Archives and Records Management for a local government records manager position. The amended bill was then recommended ought to pass as amended and approved 25-0. House Bill 197, the Property Tax Relief Act, drew the most extended debate. Supporters said it would restore a state contribution to retirement costs for local employers and provide property tax relief, while opponents argued the earlier change was largely offset by employee contribution increases and other retirement-system adjustments. The committee ultimately adopted ITL 14-11, and a minority report was requested. The committee also acted on House Bill 215, a landfill-related bill. Members explained that most of its language had been included in HB 2 but was removed in conference, so the bill was retained and amended to apply more narrowly to new landfills. Amendment 2025-2970H was adopted unanimously, and the bill was then recommended ought to pass as amended by a 25-0 vote. House Bill 216, which would change retirement eligibility rules for certain workers injured on the job, was recommended inexpedient to legislate after its sponsor said the fiscal impact was too uncertain to support. Finally, House Bill 219 received Amendment 2025-2988H to change its effective date to July 1, 2027, and discussion began on the bill’s broader purpose of returning about $5.7 million annually from RPS funds to ratepayers.

Transcript Highlights:

• Recommendation is on GM 784 is to go ahead and advise and consent.
• If not, recommendation is to advise and consent.
• </c><00:03:38.960><c> I</c><00:03:39.040><c> think</c> ahead and advise and consent.
• I think ahead and advise and consent.
• If not, recommendation is to advise and consent. I vote yes. State Chair, what's consent?

Committee: Senate Government Operations

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Government Operations met on April 14, 2026, to consider Governor’s Message 784, a nomination for the 911 Board: Terrence Gomez for a term ending June 30, 2030. The chair noted that the committee had received written testimony in support from Davelyn Racadio, EMS Dispatch Coordinator for the Maui Police Department, and invited Gomez to testify by Zoom. Gomez said he wanted to serve because of his public safety background and his desire to strengthen emergency communications and support community and first responder safety. He said he has 27 years of law enforcement experience, including work with dispatchers and the emergency operations center. The chair asked about the board’s role in helping counties upgrade PSAP systems, but Gomez said he was not familiar with that issue and had no specific thoughts at the time. After questions concluded, the chair recommended advising and consenting to the nomination, saying Gomez’s county police experience would be an asset to the board. The committee voted yes by members present, with Senator Gabbard excused, and the nomination was approved. The chair congratulated Gomez and adjourned the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• Now moving on to a vote on the consent calendar. That is file item number 10.
• Does any member wish to remove an item from the consent calendar?
• Seeing and hearing none, the clerk will read the second-day consent calendar.
• Second-day consent calendar.
• Consent calendar is adopted. Members, we're now moving on to adjournments in memory.

Summary: The Assembly met for a floor session marked largely by ceremonial and procedural business. After a quorum call, the body opened with Valentine’s Day remarks, a prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by guest introductions recognizing California YMCA Youth and Government participants from several delegations, including Glendora High School, Crenshaw YMCA, Wilmington YMCA, and Mid Valley YMCA. On the daily file, most items were passed, retained, or continued without controversy. The only recorded vote was on the consent calendar, which included Senate Concurrent Resolution 107 honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; it was adopted 63-0. The chamber also approved a request to allow certain members to speak on adjournments in memory. Several members then offered adjournment tributes: Assembly Member Gibson honored James Armstrong, a veteran and community leader in Carson and Watts; Assembly Member Rubio remembered actor-comedian Thomas Kent Carter (TK Carter); and Assembly Member Boerner honored Dave Hodges, founder of the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach. The Assembly then announced there would be no session on President’s Day, with the next floor session scheduled for Tuesday, February 17 at 1 p.m., and adjourned accordingly.

Transcript Highlights:

• Now moving on to a vote on the consent calendar. That is file item number 10.
• Does any member wish to remove an item from the consent calendar?
• Seeing and hearing none, the clerk will read the second day consent calendar.
• Second-day consent calendar.
• Consent calendar is adopted. Members, we're now moving on to adjournments in memory.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Today we have a gubernatorial package poll, a consent package poll, a regular calendar package poll,
• I move that the measures on the pink sheet titled Proposed Consent Calendar Package Poll be advanced
• to the consent calendar.
• to the consent calendar.
• The motion is to advance the measures on the Proposed Consent Calendar Package Poll to the consent calendar

Summary: The committee first approved several package motions: gubernatorial appointments were advanced to the confirmation calendar, a consent calendar package was advanced to the consent calendar, and a regular calendar package was advanced to the floor calendar. Members noted that many of the packaged measures had been worked in advance and included bills from the Minority Caucus. The committee then advanced a series of individual bills to the floor calendar. These included SB 6086, allowing the Administrative Office of the Courts to use consultants for threat assessments when judicial officers are threatened; SB 5574, requiring instruction in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Latino American, and Black American history in social studies curricula; SB 5873, expanding escorted leave and compassionate leave provisions for incarcerated people; SB 5992, creating a youth development fund account for grants to youth programs; SB 5924, expanding pharmacy practice to include limited diagnosing and prescribing; SB 6134, requiring notice to striking workers about possible overpayment issues after retroactive pay; SB 6263, raising school district public bid thresholds; SB 5395, adding guardrails on AI use in prior authorization and requiring medical necessity decisions by licensed professionals; SB 6282, adding behavioral health training to apprenticeship programs; SB 5905, addressing pension enrollment rules for port district employees; SB 5950, adding certain Jewish, Sikh, and Hindu holidays to the list of non-legal state holidays; SB 6074, directing a work group to study reestablishing parole; SB 6226, protecting audiologists’ clinical autonomy in choosing telehealth or in-person care; SB 6096, requiring deferred collection systems for utility connection fees in residential construction; SB 5970, making the property tax exemption for multipurpose senior citizens’ centers permanent; and SB 6269, updating fuel definitions so hydrogen fueling stations can be overseen under weights and measures rules. One bill drew a brief objection: SB 6302, which would limit the number of independent contractors used for the same type of finishing work on public works projects to address misclassification, was supported by its sponsor but opposed by Senator King, who said it would unduly restrict independent contractors. Despite that concern, the motion to advance the bill carried. All other measures discussed were advanced by voice vote, and the meeting adjourned after no further business.

Transcript Highlights:

• But I'm going to announce the bills that are on the consent calendar today.
• But I'm going to announce the bills that are on the consent calendar today.
• I'm going to start with the consent calendar.
• All right, so Senator Laird moves the consent calendar.
• On the consent calendar.

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee met without a quorum and proceeded as a subcommittee while hearing a long consent calendar and several Assembly bills. Early testimony focused on AB 1744, which would prohibit sunscreen products marketed as “reef safe” or similar from containing chemical UV filters; the author and student supporters said the bill is a truth-in-labeling measure to protect marine ecosystems, and there was no opposition. Committee members praised the student witnesses and the author asked for an aye vote, but no vote was taken because of the lack of quorum. The committee then heard AB 713, which would allow undocumented students at UC, CSU, and community colleges to access campus jobs. Supporters, including a UCLA law professor and a large coalition of student, labor, immigrant-rights, and education groups, argued the bill would reduce exploitation and improve affordability and retention; opponents argued it would conflict with federal law. Members expressed strong support, and the author closed by emphasizing that students simply want the chance to work, but again no vote occurred due to the subcommittee status. The committee also heard AB 1359, allowing people age 80 and older to opt out of jury service without a doctor’s note, with support from the Alzheimer’s Association and LeadingAge California and no opposition. Additional measures included AB 2563, which would standardize California’s definition of sex discrimination across state codes to align with equal-rights principles; it drew strong support from women’s rights and labor groups and strong opposition from anti-trans advocates. AB 1705 would require websites to verify consent before hosting sexually explicit images of people, with supporters framing it as a response to nonconsensual pornography and opponents warning it could sweep in sites that prohibit such content. AB 1940 would explicitly name menopause in workplace protections, with supporters citing workforce equity and opponents saying existing accommodation law already covers it. The committee also heard AB 1824 and AB 2115 on Native American child welfare and a formal legislative apology for historic harms, both backed by tribal representatives and allies, as well as AB 2076 on nitrous oxide sales to minors and AB 2783 on court reporter licensing and remote reporting; all drew support and no recorded opposition. Several members praised the bills and indicated they would move them when a quorum was available.

Transcript Highlights:

• But I'm going to announce the bills that are on the consent calendar today.
• But I'm going to announce the bills that are on the consent calendar today.
• I'm going to start with the consent calendar.
• On the consent calendar.
• On the consent calendar, chair voting aye. Let's start at the top.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Let me just note on the consent calendar and we have some other announcements.
• “All right, is there a motion on the consent calendar?” “Senator Wahab moves the consent calendar.
• Consent. Five on consent. Oh, Valladares, aye. Six, zero, members.
• 9 to 0 on the consent calendar. 9-0 back on call.
• On the consent calendar. Wiener. Okay. On the consent calendar, Laird, Wiener, aye. 12 to 0.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 934 by Senator Wiener, which would extend the time for survivors of conversion therapy to bring malpractice claims and clarify how expert testimony and scientific evidence may be used in those cases. Senator Wiener and supporters, including a survivor and a licensed therapist, described conversion therapy as harmful and argued that survivors often cannot come forward within current limitation periods. Opponents, including attorneys and advocacy groups, argued the bill was an unconstitutional workaround to California’s existing ban and could chill legitimate therapy or expand liability. Committee members pressed both sides on the bill’s scope, with the author emphasizing it does not bar exploratory therapy or medical treatment, only attempts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill was moved on a 7-2-1 vote to the Senate Appropriations Committee, with the item placed on call; the consent calendar was also adopted 6-0 and placed on call. The committee then heard SB 1092 by Senator Allen, as amended, concerning manufactured home parks. The bill would require park owners who intend to sell to give residents or their designated representatives notice and an opportunity to submit a competitive bid, with timelines intended to allow residents to organize financing and complete due diligence. Supporters said the measure would help preserve naturally occurring affordable housing and give residents a fair chance to buy the land under their homes, especially after fire-related losses and increasing investor ownership of parks. Opponents from park-owner and realtor groups argued the bill would burden private property rights, devalue parks, and create an unconstitutional taking by imposing long timelines and restrictions that could deter buyers. Several senators questioned the 240-day process and whether the bill should include clearer good-faith or reciprocity provisions; the author said he was open to further adjustments. The transcript ends during committee discussion of SB 1092, with no final vote shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• The following bills are proposed for consent: File Item 1, SB 1024, Menjivar; File Item 4, SB 1207, Laird
• We'd like to take up the items on consent. As Secretary, please call the roll.
• Item number one, SB 1024; SB 1207, item number four; item number five, SB 1444, for consent items.
• Garcia, Garcia, I will place those consent items back on the call for absent members. Thank you.
• The consent calendar... I will place this back on hold for absent members. I think everybody's...

Committee: House Public Employment and Retirement

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Of the remaining six items, four are on consent: File Item 2, SB 1005; File Item 3, SB 1080; File Item
• I move the consent. Oh. You must be here. What are you doing over there? Okay.
• Consent calendar?
• Consent will remain on call? Yes. Okay. Great. So we'll move on now to item number four.
• Consent done? Okay, everybody else? We wanted to celebrate Senator Laird Day.

Committee: Senate Local Government

Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government met and first adopted a consent calendar covering SB 1005, SB 1080, SB 935, and S.J.R. 11 by a 4-0 vote, with those items remaining on call until later in the hearing. SB 992 was pulled at the author’s request. The committee then heard SB 922, which would clarify that local governments may recover street maintenance and repair costs caused by public service operations, such as waste hauling, through rates, fees, or franchise agreements. Supporters included the League of California Cities, county groups, cities, waste haulers, and legal counsel who argued the bill restores a long-standing practice and reduces litigation risk after a recent court decision; the California Building Industry Association opposed unless amended, warning the bill could affect construction impact fees. The bill passed the committee 7-0 to the Senate floor. The committee also heard SB 1078, which would allow Santa Cruz County voters to consider raising the county’s local tax cap to help fund health care, food assistance, and other safety-net services in response to federal cuts. The County of Santa Cruz and the Central California Alliance for Health supported the measure, emphasizing Medi-Cal enrollment, CalFresh needs, and potential impacts on hospitals and clinics. Senator Choi raised concerns that the bill effectively authorizes a tax increase and questioned the fairness of county-by-county exceptions, while other members supported giving local voters the choice. The bill passed 5-2 and was sent to the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee. After those actions, the committee returned to and approved the consent calendar items 7-0. The meeting concluded with thanks to the public and adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

• I move the consent. Oh. You must be here. What are you doing over there? Okay.
• Consent calendar?
• Consent will remain on call? Yes. Okay, great. So we'll move on now to item number four.
• We're going to go back to the consent calendar. We have a motion by...
• Consent, done? Okay, everybody else? We wanted to celebrate Senator Laird Day.

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate advance to the fifth order of business.
• President, I ask unanimous consent that all petitions, resolutions, and memorials be read by number,
• President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate advance to the ninth order of business.
• President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate advance to the 11th order of business.
• President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate advance to the 15th order of business.

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• 00:01:51.920><c> being</c><00:01:52.159><c> advised</c><00:01:52.520><c> and</c><00:01:52.640><c> consent
• </c><00:01:53.000><c> by</c><00:01:53.159><c> the</c> members being advised and consent by the members
• being advised and consent by the Senate<00:01:54.520><c> uh</c><00:01:54.680><c> no</c><00:01:54.920
• </c><00:04:14.159><c> by</c><00:04:14.319><c> the</c> subject to advise and consent by the subject to
• advise and consent by the Hawaii<00:04:14.840><c> state</c><00:04:15.079><c> Senate</c><00:04:15.680

Committee: Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Senate Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs and Labor and Technology met on March 14, 2025, to consider House Bill 1064, House Draft 2, relating to fire protection. The bill was described as implementing recommendations from the Phase 3 report by the Fire Safety Research Institute on the August 2023 Maui wildfires, clarifying the role of the State Fire Marshal, and appropriating funds. Members also discussed structural changes to the State Fire Marshal’s office and whether the office should remain under the Department of Defense rather than the Governor’s office. The committee heard from a senior adviser from the Governor’s office, who said the administration would support creating a State Fire Marshal selection commission and did not object to Senate advice-and-consent involvement for some commission members. He also agreed that placing the office under the Department of Defense made sense. In its decision-making, the chair recommended passing the bill with amendments, including accepting proposed amendments from the Attorney General and the Hawaii Insurance Council, with one exception to the Attorney General’s proposal. The adopted amendments would establish a seven-member State Fire Marshal selection commission beginning January 1, 2026, with authority to appoint and remove the State Fire Marshal, receive complaints, and conduct annual performance reviews. The commission would be attached to the Department of Defense for administrative purposes, be subject to the Sunshine Law, and include both voting and non-voting members, with some appointments made by the governor, House speaker, and Senate president. The committee also made technical changes, deleted several pages and lines, and changed the effective date to July 1, 2077. The chair’s recommendation was adopted by both committees, and the meeting adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Moving on to the second day consent calendar. One resolution, HR seven.
• Clerk will read the resolution on the consent calendar.
• Seeing and hearing none, the clerk will now read the second day consent calendar.
• Clerk will We'll open the roll on the consent calendar. All those vote who desire to vote.
• We'll close the roll and tally the votes, ayes 67, noes 0, consent calendar is adopted.

Keywords: 988, house, all