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• There is no Senate companion.

Bills: HB1269, HB2624

Keywords: pawnbroker, fees, interest rates, consumer protection, financial regulation, real estate transactions, nonprofit, land conservancies, unsolicited offers, property rights, 904, all

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• There is no Senate companion.

Summary: The Washington State Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Committee received a staff briefing on four bills before moving into executive action. Substitute House Bill 1078 on pet insurance would bar insurers from canceling or non-renewing policies based on a pet’s age or certain health conditions and set other policy rules; it had passed the House 95-0, but the committee took no action on it. House Bill 1269 on pawnbroker fees, interest rates, and loan terms also received no action; staff described two competing striking amendments, one from Senator Stanford that would restore a 90-day loan period, set a uniform 5% interest rate per three-day period, adjust fees, and require a statewide DFI database, and another from Senator Coffin with the same changes except for the database. The committee then acted on Engrossed House Bill 2294, which prohibits negative use restrictions in real property transactions involving grocery stores and pharmacies. It was moved, seconded, and approved unanimously for a do-pass recommendation to the Rules Committee. The committee also considered House Bill 2624, which expands exemptions for public entities, tribes, and conservation organizations acquiring property for public benefit; Senator Kaufman’s striking amendment C clarified that an appraisal must be conducted before acquisition, reflecting stakeholder testimony and language agreed to by the Washington Forest Forestry Association and The Trust for Public Land. The amendment was adopted, and the bill as amended was then approved unanimously and sent to Rules. The meeting then adjourned.

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• task force, and while I won't repeat those remarks, I will repeat my request that in a comprehensive AI
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• I will make one last comment: you mentioned you're getting ready to go to an AI conference.
• /c><00:35:13.240><c> can</c> ourselves against AI but also how AI can ourselves against AI but also how

Keywords: Consideration of HB 27 00:04:20 Presentation by Secretary of State 00:10:44 Presentation by Karen Sellers and Jason Denny 00:35:56 Consideration of HB 45 00:55:36, 958, all

Summary: The committee first handled House Bill 27, which would remove the prohibition on political yard signs in planned communities statewide while still allowing communities to regulate size, placement, and duration. The sponsor said the 2023 Planned Communities Act created an unintended consequence by treating similar homeowners differently based on grandfathering dates, and a legal explanation was offered that the bill would clarify the law and avoid constitutional problems. After discussion, the committee voted 15-0 to pass the bill with favorable expression. The next item was an update from the Secretary of State on the 2024 election and implementation of House Bill 53, which created prompt post-election audits. He said the audits were carried out smoothly, most found no discrepancies, and no election winners changed, though he recommended adding a specific timeline to the law. He also discussed voter-roll maintenance, saying Kentucky has removed more than 440,000 ineligible voters since 2020, and argued that federal law and limited access to federal databases remain the main obstacles to faster cleanup. Members asked about the possibility of improper removals, double voting across states, and how provisional voting works. The Secretary said anyone improperly removed can reregister, that any double-voting abuse is likely marginal but still unacceptable, and that provisional ballots are available when eligibility is in doubt and can be reviewed by the county board of elections. He also urged Congress to modernize the 1993 federal voter-registration law, improve access to death and citizenship data, and create a central interstate information-sharing system for election officials.

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• AI is where the Internet was 30 years ago. It's going to change everything.
• We're Massachusetts, where we actually pioneered the science behind AI.
• AI is going to help us cure those diseases faster.
• AI is going to help us and is helping our administration right now speed and improve the delivery of
• It's why I've funded $100 million toward an AI hub to back the scientists, the startups, the companies

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House and Senate met in joint convention for the Governor’s annual State of the Commonwealth address. Before the address, the chamber handled routine organizational motions, including recesses, the appointment of committees to escort the Lieutenant Governor, constitutional officers, and the Governor into the chamber, the posting of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, and an invocation and benediction. The joint convention then heard Governor Maura Healey’s address, followed by remarks from legislative leaders and a closing benediction. In her speech, Governor Healey said the state is strong and highlighted accomplishments from the past session, including tax cuts, expanded child care support, the Affordable Homes Act, transportation improvements, federal funding gains, veterans’ services, and health care measures. She also emphasized ongoing priorities such as reducing housing costs, improving transit and infrastructure, expanding primary care and mental health services, supporting education and career pathways, strengthening clean energy and AI investment, and protecting reproductive health care. She called for abolishing tenant broker’s fees, creating a statewide graduation standards council after the MCAS requirement change, and continuing efforts to address the emergency shelter system and other cost pressures. No roll call votes were taken on legislation during the address itself, but the convention adopted the various ceremonial orders and motions by voice vote. After the Governor’s remarks and the benediction, the joint convention adjourned, and the House later adjourned to meet the following Tuesday in informal session.

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• The seventh best program on Capitol TV is now in session: the House AI and Innovation Committee.
• than that, I appreciate all the great work this committee is doing around emerging issues surrounding AI
• I know there's been a lot of talk out and about in our communities and our districts about AI in general
• AI-generated or altered images.
• While my bill only very minorly touches on AI, I'm very happy that it's in this committee.

Bills: HB2133, HB2592

Keywords: sexual material, consent, synthetic depiction, privacy, internet regulation, rights protection, artificial intelligence, government regulation, innovation, procurement, administrative burdens, 1182, all

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• Nearby, a tech worker who is displaced by AI may have the skills and job options to easily pivot.
• We cannot allow what is happening with the AI boom, and et cetera, to leave communities behind.
• I was in another meeting during lunch, and we talked about AI a lot also.
• I was in another meeting during lunch, and we talked about AI a lot also.
• Peck, AI and allowed us to talk about it. But from Mr.

Summary: The select committee on Community Economic Mobility and Investment heard testimony on how California can support inclusive economic development through regional collaboration, workforce training, higher education, and community-led partnerships. Chair Joaquina Arambula framed the hearing around the need to break down silos, address social drivers of health through economic opportunity, and help underinvested rural and low-income communities access resources and implement existing regional plans such as California Jobs First. Witnesses from workforce, education, nonprofit, and economic development organizations described local models in the Central Valley, San Joaquin Valley, and rural Northern California. Adam Peck of the California Workforce Association said local workforce boards are designed to connect employers, labor, colleges, and community groups, and argued that state and federal workforce funding has eroded while unemployment remains high in the Valley. Barbara Foster of Fresno State and Dr. Carol Goldsmith of Madera Community College emphasized braided funding, K-16 partnerships, and programs tied to employer demand, including truck driving, nursing, welding, agriculture innovation, and digital literacy. Arnie Sowell of NextGen Policy highlighted apprenticeship expansion, youth and justice-involved employment programs, and the need to scale the CME model statewide. The second panel focused on place-based examples of collaboration. Sierra Health Foundation’s Center said CME has helped grantees pursue more than $400 million in public grants and contracts and build stronger regional capacity. Siskiyou Economic Development Council described rural business innovation and forest economy transition work. Fresno EDC detailed subsidized employment, Good Jobs Challenge training, and partnerships with employers and social services that have placed thousands into jobs. Edge Collaborative described community-led projects in Stockton, including Little Manila Rising, Beam Circular’s bioeconomy campus, and Restore the Delta’s restoration work, while Líderes Campesinas stressed the importance of sustained funding for farmworker-led initiatives, legal clinics, and regional coalitions. No formal votes or committee actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• AI platforms that present as mental health services.
• Echoing what Representative Peters stated last week, this is not a ban on use of AI in health care.
• This legislation is narrowly focused on ensuring AI-generated platforms don't advertise as providing
• , other groups nationally who have written about this because of the concern of adoption, of use of AI
• This is Representative Peters' AI mental health bill that we heard last week. Any discussion?

Summary: The committee first met in executive session and adopted a House committee substitute combining House Bills 1850 and 1975, which was then voted do pass by a 16-0 roll call. The substitute was described as incorporating federal PBM-related transparency and audit provisions, including requirements intended to ensure fair audits, greater transparency for employers and patients, and protections for pharmacies so they are not reimbursed below drug cost and receive a fair fee. Members said the package was a compromise and a needed step because pharmacies are closing. The committee then heard House Bills 2318 and 2368, related to artificial intelligence and mental health. The sponsors said the bills are aimed at truth in advertising, barring AI platforms from marketing themselves as mental health professionals or therapy providers, while not banning AI use in health care generally. Testimony from supporters emphasized concerns about minors and adults relying on chatbots for mental health guidance and the need to protect consumers from misleading claims. The committee adopted an amendment adding social workers to the bill string, rolled it into a substitute, and voted the combined House committee substitute do pass 14-0. Next, House Bill 3313, described as an AOT bill from the prior week, was voted do pass 14-0 without discussion. House Bill 2745 was then amended and passed 14-0; the sponsor explained the changes would require a prompt physical exam for children entering foster care, allow a physician or nurse practitioner to perform it, try to continue existing developmental, behavioral, or emotional care when possible, and require biological parental consent before updating vaccines at the initial visit. House Bill 2463 also received a substitute to close a loophole involving referral payments when a prospective resident or legal representative cancels a contract, and the committee voted the substitute do pass 14-0. The committee also heard House Concurrent Resolution 28, which would designate the last full week of April as Infertility Awareness Week in Missouri. The sponsor linked the resolution to broader efforts to expand fertility access, and supporters, including a patient sharing her infertility experience, spoke about the emotional and physical toll of infertility and the value of awareness. Finally, House Bill 2979, the Rural Missouri Rural Doctors Act, drew extensive testimony. The sponsor and supporters argued it would limit physician non-compete agreements to one year and five miles for nonprofit employers to improve rural access and physician mobility, while opponents from hospitals and health systems said the bill would weaken recruitment, hurt financially stressed rural hospitals, and create uneven treatment between nonprofit and for-profit employers. No vote was taken on HB 2979 in the portion provided.

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Keywords: Judiciary, Division A - Room 216, 2 February, 2026; 3:30 PM, 925, all

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• And I was told it was difficult to get a bigger American flag on AI.
• That may be underscoring the need to win the race for AI as well.
• I think a lot of this can be done through AI.
• And there's now this AI-powered grandparent scams.
• Do you support requiring callers to disclose to consumers when it's an AI-generated call?

Keywords: state policy, governance, legislative processes, public concerns, policy improvement

Summary: During the committee meeting, various issues surrounding state policy and governance were deliberated. Although the specifics of bills under discussion were not highlighted, comments from several committee members indicated a focus on improving legislative processes and addressing public concerns. The chairman facilitated discussions that included several points of critique as well as suggestions for enhancement of existing laws. The atmosphere remained constructive despite the complexity of the topics at hand.

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• There are two companion bills, House 3871 and Senate 2467 that we participated in drafting those, an
• So these companion bills propose an amendment to the general law.
• So these companion bills propose an amendment to the Chapter 4 definition of veteran, which is the base
• I think it's another area that we can talk about There's another set of companion bills that talk about
• So this set of companion bills is designed to get us on the front side of the transition, get upstream

Keywords: 1212, all

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• The rapid advancement of AI and generative AI technology has made it increasingly difficult to distinguish
• SB 1138... receptive AI-generated health advertisements.
• The rapid advancement of AI and generative AI technology has made it increasingly difficult to distinguish
• Lastly, this bill does not prohibit the use of AI in legitimate health care settings.
• And this is particularly concerning given the rise of AI.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• definitions in the Senate cognate, which you'll see here momentarily, and also the guidance around AI
• would come up with some guidance that it can then give to school divisions on how to properly employ AI
• to the Board of Education, artificial intelligence use, and instructional settings; development of AI
• safety guidance required; AI Innovation and Education Pilot Program established.
• House Bill 1186 that we just passed unanimously a few minutes ago around guidance for AI and schools.

Keywords: March 13, 2026 - Regular Session Part 2, 976, house, all

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• be expanded relatively quickly, um, we also are hearing a lot about critical minerals, um, for, um, AI
• around, how that could benefit New Mexico, um, especially with our bases, uh, a whole bunch of stuff on AI
• How state and federal regulations will affect the businesses, not only implementing but developing AI
• Um, what small tech in New Mexico is building or using AI for in our state so that we can really get
• affecting our local people, um, and then what does the immediate future and the longer term future of AI

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• President, I ask for four privileges for Tupelo Christian Preparatory School and their travel companions
• So what about AI? Because I have a picture here of Thompson and England.
• Uh, you said AI if used against a political candidate could not be held accountable.
• Uh, you said AI Senator.
• So if AI made someone with 14 fingers, that's probably AI. Thank you, sir.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 11 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• Can you just—I mean, I think you all were trying to have AI be part of fraud detection.
• and for fraud detection the use of AI and for fraud detection within<01:25:34.480><c> DHS.
• </c> actually proposed and they had an AI actually proposed and they had an AI proposal<01:25:39.480>
• </c> think you all were trying to to have AI think you all were trying to to have AI be<01:25:45.240>
• </c> respect to AI from the administration. respect to AI from the administration.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• , because AI is here, it's in our world, it's here to stay, and cybersecurity.
• , because AI is here, it's in our world, it's here to stay, and cybersecurity.
• very challenged with complying with cybersecurity requirements, and a lot of them have interest in AI
• , but I think there's some hesitation to engage with AI.
• So, like just listening to the 650 pages of survey responses, there's ways to build an AI model around

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Rural Health Transformation Committee met to receive an overview from Department of Health and Welfare Director Juliet Sharon on Idaho’s Rural Health Transformation Program, created under the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Sharon explained the $50 billion federal program, Idaho’s application timeline, the state’s ranking and award amount, and the five broad initiative areas in the approved plan: technology and access, innovative care models, workforce development, chronic disease and behavioral health, and rural infrastructure/partnerships. She emphasized that the funding is tightly overseen by CMS, with required reporting, compliance checks, sustainability plans, and the risk of losing funds if Idaho does not obligate money or meet milestones on time. She also outlined the state’s plan to hire a 12-person temporary team and to use a mix of RFPs and competitive subgrants, with monthly reporting to the committee and a shared information space to track solicitations, rubrics, and awards. Committee members questioned several parts of the plan, especially scope-of-practice issues tied to the application, the use of telehealth funding, workforce retention, and the survey process used to shape the application. Representative Tanner asked whether the state could continue pursuing scope changes for dental hygienists and physician assistants and whether legislative action could affect funding outcomes; Sharon said the state would continue to evaluate those policies, but that compliance, timely spending, and performance would be the main factors affecting funding. Representative Healy raised concerns about the survey’s heavy use of “other” responses and about telehealth spending, arguing some telehealth uses may not be practical for specialty care. Representative Manwaring requested a shared drive for real-time data and asked for raw survey results and dollar-based funding caps. Sharon agreed to provide follow-up information, including survey data and additional details on funding limits. Chris Jones of Catalyst Policy Group then presented broader policy observations and examples from other states. He praised Idaho’s application, urged the committee to keep the focus on patient-centered rural access, and highlighted ideas such as community health workers, remote patient monitoring, rural training pipelines, value-based care networks, and telehealth models that reduce staffing needs and improve sustainability. He also cautioned against relying on social determinants of health funding, noted the importance of rural training and partnerships, and praised Idaho’s 3.5% tribal set-aside. The committee ended by agreeing to set up a shared information hub with LSO, to expect follow-up materials and possible solicitation drafts soon, and to tentatively plan its next meeting around CMS’s Idaho visit on May 28.

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• says that $900 million is in jeopardy if we pass laws in this building that are not advantageous to AI
• they did on the other side of the building, if anybody was listening, requiring that you can't use AI
• to plan much more than a month in advance because of the skyrocketing adoption and adaptive uses of AI
• So state statute does not really, at this moment, ...active uses of AI.
• AI. So the need for speed has only increased.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: Minnesota Senate Republicans held a press conference unveiling a package of affordability and tax-relief bills aimed at property taxes, taxes on tips and overtime, and vehicle registration costs. Leader Mark Johnson said the proposals were meant to counter rising costs for wages, homeownership, and driving, and argued that Democrats’ policies had made life more expensive. Several senators echoed that theme, saying Minnesotans need immediate relief and that the state has room to act because of a reported surplus. Senator Michael Kunesh described a property-tax cap bill that would limit increases for cities and counties to inflation plus 50% of population growth, with higher increases requiring voter approval. He said constituents, including seniors, a disabled veteran, and young people, are seeing unsustainable property-tax hikes, and he argued that state and federal mandates have driven local costs. In response to a question about added county workload from federal SNAP and Medicaid changes, he said the solution is both to pause new mandates and to cap property-tax growth. Senator Karin Housley outlined a proposal to end state taxes on tips and overtime, with deductions up to $25,000 for tips and $12,500 for overtime, phased out at $150,000 for individuals and $300,000 for families. She said the measure would help workers keep more of what they earn and would not cost small businesses directly. Senator John Jasinski proposed rolling back vehicle registration tab fees to pre-2023 levels, saying Minnesota’s fees are far higher than neighboring states and that the change would save drivers money over time. Senator Julia Coleman also supported the package, saying the bills would provide practical relief for families facing high housing, driving, and work-related costs. No votes were taken; the event ended with questions from reporters about fiscal impacts, offsets, and whether the proposals would worsen the state’s structural budget imbalance.

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• and the use of AI to help with streamlining the process, which, you know, I know AI can be helpful and
• I think we have very specific AI policies around privacy and that kind of thing.
• And I think the campuses that are using AI for outreach are combining that with human outreach as well
• I think the campuses that are utilizing AI, I believe the intent is to allow AI to kind of help identify
• So I think the intent is for the AI to be a tool to help the human staff do the work. Great.

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education heard updates on higher education issues, beginning with California State University’s turnaround plans for seven campuses with enrollment declines. CSU said overall enrollment is growing systemwide, but some campuses, especially in Northern California, face structural declines tied to demographics and community college pipelines. The plans focus on reengaging stopped-out and adult learners, expanding partnerships and guaranteed admissions, improving retention and student support, and reducing costs through program suspensions, hiring freezes, shared services, and procurement consolidation. The Legislative Analyst’s Office said the strategies were reasonable but urged regular legislative updates, and the Department of Finance had no additional comments. Committee members emphasized the need for implementation oversight, written updates, and attention to student outreach, financial aid, and privacy concerns around AI tools used in recruitment. The committee then reviewed the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education’s request for a $10 million General Fund appropriation to repay litigation-related borrowing. Department of Consumer Affairs and bureau staff said the bureau has a long-standing structural deficit, has already cut positions and shifted some costs, and that the General Fund backfill would reduce future fee increases on institutions. The LAO opposed the request, arguing the bureau can cover near-term costs with its existing loan and that litigation costs should remain the responsibility of the regulated entities through fees. Finance supported the one-time backfill as a unique situation that would lower fee increases and avoid passing litigation costs on to schools and students. Members asked about preventing a repeat of the problem, and bureau staff said they are pursuing fee increases through the sunset review and have strengthened internal policies and disability accommodation practices. The subcommittee also heard a broad update on Cal Grant funding and student aid. The California Student Aid Commission, UC, CSU, and the community colleges described Cal Grant as essential to affordability, but the LAO noted spending has grown faster than historical averages and said the state likely lacks capacity for major expansion in the near term. The segments highlighted the importance of state aid in covering tuition and living costs, and raised concerns about federal changes to student loans and Pell Grants, especially the elimination of Grad PLUS for some graduate students and limits on part-time borrowing. Committee members pressed for data on students who are eligible but not served by current Cal Grant rules, including adult learners and students affected by age and merit restrictions, and asked for analysis of phased-in implementation of the Cal Grant Equity Framework. Finance said full implementation would cost hundreds of millions of dollars and that affordability remains part of the state’s multi-year compact with the segments. Finally, the committee began discussion of the Middle Class Scholarship Program. CSAC and the UC and CSU said the program is a key part of affordability and debt reduction, especially after the 2022 reforms that expanded awards to total cost of attendance and improved administration. They warned that cutting funding by more than half would reduce award coverage from 35% to 17.5% of cost of attendance and could affect enrollment and persistence, particularly for middle-income students who do not qualify for other need-based aid. The segments also noted that recent administrative changes have reduced award revisions and campus workload, but that data exchange and award volatility remain challenges.

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• and the use of AI to help with streamlining the process, which, you know, I know AI can be helpful and
• I think we have very specific AI policies around privacy and that kind of thing.
• And I think the campuses that are using AI for outreach are combining that with human outreach as well
• I think the campuses that are utilizing AI, I believe the intent is to allow AI to kind of help identify
• So I think the intent is for the AI to be a tool to help the human staff do the work. Great.

Summary: The committee first heard updates from the California State University on its turnaround plans for seven campuses with enrollment declines. CSU said overall enrollment has grown for three straight years, but some campuses—especially in Northern California—continue to face structural declines tied to demographics and community college pipelines. The system described campus-specific strategies such as outreach to stopped-out and adult learners, guaranteed admissions, partnerships with community colleges and high schools, expanded high-demand programs, and cost reductions including hiring freezes, program suspensions, and shared administrative services. The LAO said the plans were reasonable but urged regular reporting so the Legislature can track results. Committee members pressed CSU for ongoing implementation updates, stronger recruiting efforts, and safeguards around AI use; CSU said it would continue regular check-ins and share best practices across campuses. The second item focused on the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education and its request for a $10 million General Fund appropriation to repay a special fund loan used for litigation costs. DCA and BPPE said the bureau has long had a structural deficit and has already cut positions, streamlined operations, and shifted some costs to the Student Tuition Recovery Fund, but still needs fee increases through the sunset review process. The LAO opposed the General Fund backfill, arguing the bureau can cover near-term costs with its loan, that litigation costs should generally be borne by regulated entities through fees, and that using General Fund money could set a precedent. Finance supported the one-time backfill as a way to avoid larger fee increases on institutions and to isolate the litigation expense from the bureau’s ongoing structural shortfall. Members asked how the bureau would avoid repeating the problem; BPPE said it has updated policies and practices, including disability accommodation procedures and non-discrimination training. The committee then reviewed Cal Grant funding and program updates from CSAC, UC, CSU, and the community colleges. CSAC said the Governor’s budget would increase Cal Grant funding to about $3.2 billion in 2026-27, driven by enrollment growth and higher tuition at UC and CSU, and highlighted efforts to improve payment processing and financial aid data. UC and CSU emphasized that Cal Grants are central to affordability and debt reduction, while also warning that federal changes under H.R. 1 could reduce access to loans and harm graduate and part-time students. Community colleges reported rising aid applications and awards, but said students still face major affordability barriers, especially mixed-status and undocumented students, and asked for more support for aid administration and completion grants. The chair repeatedly asked for data on eligible students who are not receiving Cal Grants and for a phased-in path to implement the Cal Grant Equity Framework; Finance said full implementation would cost hundreds of millions and the state is not currently in a position to fund it. Finally, the committee began discussion of the Middle Class Scholarship Program. CSAC said the program helps low- and middle-income students cover total cost of attendance, not just tuition, and warned that cutting funding by more than half would reduce award coverage from 35% to 17.5% of cost of attendance. CSU and UC said the program is important for reducing student debt and supporting affordability, and CSU noted recent administrative changes have reduced workload and award adjustments. The hearing continued into the next agenda item after these presentations.