The committee voted 9-1 to concur in Senate amendments on the election-security bill, which would criminalize seizure of ballots, election records and certified voting technology before results are certified.
The Assembly concurred in SB 344 on a 61-2 vote, moving forward a project-specific environmental measure for the San Diego development amid debate over housing and CEQA.
The committee approved SB 1228 on a due-pass recommendation after hearing support from AEG and objections tied to the bill’s pairing with AB 2717.
AB 1707 would shift electrician certification from the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement to the Contractors State License Board, with supporters citing delays and backlogs in the current system.
Assembly Judiciary heard a bill that would create a voluntary first-look template for sensitive medical records and clarify e-service timing for certain motions.
The Assembly Public Safety Committee moved the bill to Appropriations after concurring in Senate amendments on Aug. 30.
The Assembly Higher Education Committee approved a motion to concur in Senate amendments and send the measure to the floor after hearing testimony that TPM enforcement can chill speech and expose student discipline data.
At a CPUC wildfire-safety briefing, Southern California Edison said Cal Fire and Los Angeles County Fire found its equipment ignited the Eaton Fire and that compensation costs are likely to run into the billions.
The commission took final action on a statewide tire efficiency program that will phase in starting in 2029, with stricter standards set for 2033.
The California Energy Commission moved to approve a grant that would expand EV charging access for renters and other multifamily residents in Southern California and the Bay Area.
The California Energy Commission approved statewide replacement-tire efficiency regulations and certified the final environmental impact report at its Aug. 17 business meeting.
The commission approved the statewide Replacement Tire Efficiency Program at its Aug. 17 business meeting, setting phased standards and reporting requirements for replacement tires sold in California.
The Assembly Elections Committee moved five election measures forward Aug. 28, including bills on paid influencers, deceptive synthetic media, ballot security and voter guide statements.
At a public hearing, a nonprofit representative said LIHEAP funding has fallen and only about 5% of eligible Californians can access aid, while other speakers described bills and payment plans they said are pushing them toward disconnection.
The bill would impose a temporary three-year moratorium on certain state housing density laws in Altadena to address post-fire displacement concerns.
Our Heroes’ Dreams reported billing $249,852 of a county opioid settlement contract that supported 30 veterans with lodging, Camp Freedom placements, meals, counseling and other services.
Staff backed adoption of the 2026-2030 EPIC 5 plan at the Aug. 17 business meeting and recommended filing it with the CPUC by Aug. 26.
A county resolution adopted Aug. 11 formally rebukes Curtis and says he violated personnel rules after earlier substantiated misconduct findings.
The county’s agreement would replace Environmental Health’s legacy Digital Health Department permitting system with Tyler’s software under a three-year SaaS contract.
The board sent three separate items back for more detail or action, each on a 5-0 vote: a no-cost grant-writing contract, a proposed substance-use policy and support for joining Diablo Canyon 2045.
SB 957 would direct the Attorney General to develop a plan for inspecting and overseeing privately operated civil detention facilities after supporters cited reported unsafe conditions.
AB 387 cleared the Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports and Tourism Committee 8-0 after supporters described it as a negotiated compromise on AED access and liability concerns.
The city said Chief Jerrod Vanlandingham retired Aug. 21 after more than 30 years in public service, and Deputy Chief Jason Foley will serve as interim fire chief.
The three-year agreement covers Parent Learning and Supportive Services and Prevention and Early Intervention work, with annual spending capped at $311,075.
