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• My state adopted the California standards a year later after California. states have adopted the California
• If somebody builds a car in California, a gas-powered car in California, and some—and I think California
• If somebody builds a car in California, a gas-powered car in California, and some—and I think California
• If somebody builds a car in California, a gas-powered car in California, and some—and I think California
• </c><06:33:39.120><c> Air</c> California but to the California Air California but to the California Air

Bills: HJR89 , HJR87 , HJR88

Keywords: EPA, pollution control, California emissions standards, NOX regulation, congressional disapproval, HJR87, H.J.Res. 87, Congressional Review Act, CRA, EPA waiver, California waiver, preemption, vehicle emissions, heavy-duty trucks, engine emissions, Advanced Clean Trucks, zero-emission vehicles, ZEV, zero-emission airport shuttle, powertrain certification

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• </c> California seek recognition? Mr. California seek recognition? Mr.
• </c> The gentleman from California, Mr. The gentleman from California, Mr.
• </c> gentleman from California. gentleman from California.
• </c> California is recognized. California is recognized.
• California banned lead ammunition to protect the California condor.

Bills: HJR139 , HB1958 , HR556

Keywords: balanced budget, federal government, amendment, taxation, government spending, impeachment, federal judge, judicial misconduct, abuse of power, high crimes and misdemeanors, Charles R. Breyer, Judge Breyer, Northern District of California, U.S. District Court, House resolution, National Guard, Los Angeles, executive power, separation of powers, constitutional crisis

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• Don from Northern California. Uh how Mr. Don from Northern California.
• It seems like California has it. nice. It seems like California has it.
• Southern California. The current Southern California.
• </c> California seek recognition? Mr. California seek recognition? Mr.
• </c> California yields back. California yields back.

Bills: HJR88 , HJR78

Keywords: HJR88, H.J.Res. 88, Congressional Review Act, CRA, EPA waiver, California waiver, Advanced Clean Cars II, clean cars, vehicle emissions, auto emissions, motor vehicle pollution, engine pollution, California Air Resources Board, CARB, zero-emission vehicles, ZEV, electric vehicles, EV mandate, preemption, federal disapproval

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• </c> from California is recognized. Mr. from California is recognized. Mr.
• It's not just California.
• </c> from California is recognized. Mr. from California is recognized. Mr.
• </c> from California is recognized. from California is recognized.
• </c> York, California. York, California.

Bills: HR516

Keywords: riots, peaceful protest, law enforcement, California, immigration enforcement, public safety, vandalism, crime

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• However, California, including hospitals.
• Tim Madden, representing the California Rheumatology Alliance, the California Chapter of the American
• Ryan Spencer, on behalf of the California Orthopedic Association, the California Podiatric Medical Association
• , the California Society of Pathologists, the California Rheumatological Society, and the American College
• Damon Conklin with the League of California Cities, also representing the California State Association

Bills: SB342 , SB1303 , SB1347

Committee: House Business and Professions

Keywords: naturopathy, medical licensure, California Board of Naturopathic Medicine, healthcare services, fictitious-name permit, pupil health, albuterol inhalers, emergency medical aid, respiratory distress, local educational agencies, childcare programs, school safety

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 1347, which clarifies that stock albuterol may be authorized in all public schools, including preschools. The bill was presented as a technical cleanup to existing law and received support from the California Society for Respiratory Care and the American Academy of Pediatrics. There was no opposition, and the committee approved it on a due pass vote. The committee then considered AB 2772, the sunset bill for the California Council for Interior Design Certification. Supporters said it would extend the council’s sunset date and recognize its quasi-public status by applying transparency and accountability requirements. Opposition came from the International Interior Design Association, which argued the council had not complied with open meeting laws and objected to expanded authority to levy civil penalties. The committee nevertheless concurred in the Senate amendments and passed the bill. SB 1303, the sunset bill for the California Board of Naturopathic Medicine, was heard next after major amendments removed disputed scope-of-practice language. The board and its supporters emphasized consumer protection, title clarity, and enforcement against unlicensed activity, while several medical and professional groups that had opposed earlier versions said they were removing opposition or moving to neutral. The committee passed the bill as amended. Finally, SB 342, the Contractors Licensure Fairness Act, was presented as a measure to allow contractors to recover payment for work performed while licensed, even if there was a lapse in licensure during a long project, rather than forfeiting the entire contract value. Supporters said this would prevent unfair windfalls and reduce litigation; opponents, including Los Angeles Unified School District and local government groups, argued it would reward contractors who fail to maintain licenses and weaken consumer and public protections. The committee approved SB 342 as amended. The meeting also included extended thanks and farewell remarks for committee consultant Bill Lewis, who was retiring after many years of service.

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• from California seat gentleman from California seat recognition.<00:15:31.600><c> I</c><00:15:31.760
• </c> California is recognized for one minute. California is recognized for one minute.
• Gentleman from California is recognized. Mr.
• </c> from California is recognized. from California is recognized.
• >> I reserve. >> The gentleman from California reserves. >> The gentleman from California is recognized

Bills: HB4970 , HR1420 , HB5362

Keywords: Orland Project, Central Valley Project, Sacramento Canal Unit, water transfer, water rights, drought relief, federal reclamation, Bureau of Reclamation, California water, irrigation, water management, Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act, Reclamation Reform Act, water users association, water supply, drought resilience

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• </c> Doug Lamoffa from California. Doug Lamoffa from California.
• Calado from California.
• </c> Bele Air Force Base, California. Bele Air Force Base, California.
• </c> California seek recognition. California seek recognition.
• </c> Kentucky and paid over $4 in California. Kentucky and paid over $4 in California.

Bills: HB4593 , HR780 , HR977 , HR979 , HR978

Keywords: showerhead, regulation, energy policy, consumer protection, overregulation, gridlock, policy priorities, House resolution, legislative process, procedural motion, committee, House of Representatives, Mr. Knott, ethics, membership, Doug LaMalfa, memorial resolution, condolence, death of a member, adjournment in honor

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• The gentleman from California is recognized.
• The gentleman from California is recognized.
• &gt;&gt; GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RESERVES. &gt;&gt; I RESERVE.
• Theft is not just confined to nonprofits in California.
• California residents. Mr.

Bills: HB3123 , HR980 , HB1458 , HR658 , HR988 , HB3497

Keywords: veterans, benefits, death, pension, family payments, estate, wildfires, natural disaster, California, anniversary, emergency response, rebuilding, first responders, community support, education, assistance programs, independent study, Department of Veterans Affairs, nonprofit, National Nonprofit Day

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• </c> 2025 riots in Los Angeles, California 2025 riots in Los Angeles, California under<02:37:16.960><
• </c> in Los Angeles, California. in Los Angeles, California.
• </c> California seek recognition. California seek recognition. Gentlemen, Yes, Mr. Speaker. Mr.
• Gentleman from California yields back. Gentleman from California reserves.
• California is recognized. Thank you, Mr. California is recognized. Thank you, Mr.

Bills: HR519 , HR538 , HR530 , HR537

Keywords: Minnesota lawmakers, political violence, domestic terrorism, assassination attempt, state legislators, Melissa Hortman, John Hoffman, Yvette Hoffman, Mark Hortman, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, public safety, law enforcement response, civil discourse, democracy, gun violence, elected officials, House resolution, condemnation, bipartisan unity

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• Pursuant to the rule, the gentlewoman from California, Ms.
• The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California. Mr.
• . quite as well as those in California.
• </c> Sierra Nevada mountains in California. Sierra Nevada mountains in California.
• </c> Representative Calvert from California.

Bills: HR831 , HB6380 , HR528 , HB2196 , HB5729 , HB5254 , HB4294 , HB3073 , HB2294 , HB1665 , HB4284 , HB4467 , HB2709 , HB1422 , SB1884 , SB3971

Keywords: Down syndrome, awareness month, federal funding, research, advocacy, healthcare, quality of life, disabilities, Vietnam veterans, recognition, freedom, democracy, military service, Save Our Sequoias Act, giant sequoia, giant sequoias, Sequoiadendron giganteum, California forests, wildfire resilience, forest management

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• In fact, decades later, California.
• California. Over the years, the tribe California.
• </c><05:28:27.200><c> and</c> River Mills in Northeast California and River Mills in Northeast California
• </c><07:22:50.958><c> seek</c> does the gentleman from California seek does the gentleman from California
• ,</c><07:23:23.120><c> two</c> about to see in California, two about to see in California, two different

Bills: HB3187 , SB284 , HB2400 , HR1098 , HB3872 , HB3176 , HB3620 , HB2815 , SB2878 , HR1045 , HR972 , HB2876 , HB3962 , HB4183 , SB216 , HR923 , HB5457 , HB5810 , SB222

Keywords: Perry County Arkansas, Perryville, Forest Service land, federal land conveyance, quitclaim deed, public purpose, education, youth development, land transfer, property disposal, reversion clause, CERCLA, environmental liability, historic preservation, National Historic Preservation Act, USDA, federal property, county government, public use, surplus land

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• </c> from California is recognized. from California is recognized.
• </c> gentleman from California is recognized. gentleman from California is recognized.
• </c> California, Mr. Kylie, for 90 seconds. California, Mr. Kylie, for 90 seconds.
• </c> California seek recognition? California seek recognition?
• Panetta from California.

Bills: HR432 , HR312 , HR311 , HR310 , HR309 , HR308 , HB1676 , SB356 , HR1372 , HB2175 , HB1461 , HB2466 , SB2283 , HB1830 , HR1009 , HR1008 , HR323 , HB5131 , HB4503 , HR573 , HB2916 , HB2306 , HB2290 , HB2389 , HB2388 , HB3857 , HB2293 , HR655 , HB4285 , HR1276 , HB2302

Keywords: federal labor relations, executive order, labor management, federal oversight, government reform, wildlife conservation, Pittman-Robertson, state plans, environment, approval process, Secretary of the Interior, Secure Rural Schools, reauthorization, federal land payments, county payments, state payments, payments in lieu of taxes, PILT, rural counties, forest counties

Bills: HR34 , HR36 , HR38 , HR39 , HR41 , HR42 , HR43 , HR67 , HR68 , HR73 , HR77 , HR81 , HR104 , HR166 , HR201 , HR202 , HR223 , HR226 , HR233 , HR234 , HR246 , HR264 , HR266 , HR268 , HR271 , HR280 , HR282 , HR286 , HR291 , HR292 , HR296 , HR298 , HR319 , HR326 , HR329 , HR348 , HR354 , HR373 , HR376 , HR381 , HR385 , HR386 , HR387 , HR391 , HR394 , HR395 , HR396 , HR399 , HR400 , HR402 , HR403 , HR404 , HR408 , HR409 , HR410 , HR413 , HR414 , HR417 , HR418 , HR419 , HR422 , HR424 , HR429 , HR435 , HR439 , HR440 , HR22 , HR88 , HR94 , HR136 , HR194 , HR231 , HR302 , HR397 , HR416 , HR420 , HR421 , HR423 , HR430 , HR431

Keywords: Ramadan, Islam, Muslim community, spiritual observance, cultural recognition, Eid al-Fitr, celebration, Texas legislation, Mother's Day, family, women, honor, Father's Day, gratefulness, recognition, Diwali, festival of lights, Hinduism, unity, Veterans Day

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• Third, do we have enough port access within California... ...coming into California.
• That's a California-only phenomenon. It goes back to Standard Oil of California.
• Is this a California-specific issue? Very much a California-specific issue.
• California.
• in California.

Committee: House Utilities and Energy

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• With that, the last California-bound tanker... ...and its impact on California.
• Third, do we have enough port access within California. Coming into California.
• That's a California-only phenomenon. It goes back to Standard Oil of California.
• Is this a California-specific issue? Very much a California-specific issue.
• California.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy held a hearing on the impact of the Iran conflict and global oil supply disruption on California fuel markets. Committee members and administration witnesses from the California Energy Commission and the Division of Petroleum Market Oversight described California’s heavy reliance on imported crude and refined products, the state’s shrinking refining base, current inventory levels, and how global supply tightness is affecting gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel prices. CEC officials said near-term supply looked adequate for roughly the next six weeks, but warned that continued disruption would likely raise prices further and increase competition for imports. DPMO said the conflict is a real supply shock, but also emphasized a separate, longstanding problem of unusually high California retail gasoline prices, especially among major branded stations. Witnesses and members debated the causes of high prices and the state’s longer-term fuel strategy. Professor Severin Borenstein argued that much of the price gap beyond taxes and environmental costs comes from a “mystery gasoline surcharge” downstream of refineries, while also noting that California’s shrinking number of refineries creates market-power and supply-resilience concerns. Western States Petroleum Association CEO Jody Mueller argued that state policies have weakened California’s refining system and made it more vulnerable to global shocks, urging the state to protect remaining refining capacity and improve infrastructure for imports. United Steelworkers Local 675 Vice President Norman Rogers stressed the need for safe, reliable refinery operations and adequate staffing. Several members pressed witnesses on whether California should rely more on imports, how to manage inventories and port/storage capacity, and whether the state needs clearer authority and better data collection to coordinate fuel policy. Discussion also covered branded versus unbranded gasoline pricing, the role of California fuel specifications, and whether a floating gas tax or other policy tools could buffer consumers from global price spikes. No formal votes or committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• and Policy Center, California Faculty Association, California Federation, California Nurses Association
• , California Professional Firefighters, California School Employees Association, the California Teachers
• Owners and Managers Association of California and NAIOP California, in opposition.
• No, it's just California.
• in California.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation heard several bills dealing with tax policy, local revenue authority, consumer protections, and incentives for development. AB 1726 would create catastrophe savings accounts for homeowners to save pre-tax dollars for disaster mitigation and recovery costs; it drew support from the Department of Insurance and the California Bankers Association, while the California Teachers Association opposed it because of the General Fund and Prop. 98 impact. The bill was referred to suspense. AB 1768 would authorize Los Angeles and Contra Costa counties to ask voters to approve local transaction and use taxes to offset projected federal funding cuts affecting health care and safety-net services; it received broad support from health providers and county representatives, opposition from one member and a resident, and passed the committee 5-2 to the Assembly Local Government Committee. The committee also considered AB 1790, which would repeal the Waters Edge corporate tax election and require worldwide combined reporting for multinational corporations. The author and supporters argued it would close a loophole, raise several billion dollars annually, and help fund schools, Medi-Cal, and other programs; opponents warned of double taxation, compliance burdens, retaliation from foreign governments, and job losses. After extensive testimony and member debate, the bill was referred to suspense. AB 2020 would provide a full property tax exemption for the primary residence of 100% disabled veterans and surviving spouses, and AB 2069 would create a targeted sales and use tax exemption to spur development projects at fairgrounds; both measures had support from sponsors and related organizations, no opposition, and were referred to suspense. Finally, AB 2705 would regulate third-party “asset finders” who help claim excess proceeds from tax sales by requiring written agreements, disclosure that claims can be filed free with the county, and a cap on fees at 10%. County officials and local government groups supported the bill as a consumer protection measure, while recovery companies and related firms opposed it, arguing the work is complex and the cap would reduce access to services. The committee moved AB 2705 to the Assembly floor on a 4-0 vote.

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• and Policy Center, California Faculty Association, California Federation, California Nurses Association
• , California Professional Firefighters, California School Employees Association, the California Teachers
• and Managers Association of California and NAIOP California, in opposition.
• No, it's just California.
• in California.

Committee: House Revenue and Taxation

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• Armenians have been immigrating to California as early as the 1880s, and today California is home to
• California Stat Assembly for organizing the Select Committee on California and Armenia Mutual Trade,
• and Armenian companies wishing to learn more about doing business with California and in California.
• to the state of California.
• The State of California.

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• If the label says California, it means 100% California-grown.
• That particular case had to do with California wines made in California that carry a California appellation
• That particular case had to do with California wines, made in California that carry a California Appalachian
• In California, wineries that are using a California appellation.
• So if we're talking about California and being California, this is not helping California.

Committee: House Governmental Organization

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• This is California.
• This is what made California, or as a part of the fiber of what made California what it is today.
• What made California, or as a part of the fiber of what made California what it is today, and to be able
• The California film and television industry has helped California become what it is.
• Housing California in support.

Committee: Senate Revenue and Taxation