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The author began by saying he would accept committee amendments and argued the licenses would support local economic development in the rural county of his district. He described the local scarcity of liquor licenses and the resulting high secondary-market prices as a barrier for small, community-rooted businesses.

No witnesses in opposition were recorded during public testimony; the author asked for the committee’s vote when a quorum was established. Later in the hearing the committee moved AB 445 as amended to Appropriations on a motion by Assemblymember Nguyen with a second by Assemblymember Sanchez. The committee’s roll call was taken and the measure recorded as passed to Appropriations.

Committee discussion during the hearing focused on the local economic effects and the author’s stated willingness to accept committee amendments. The transcript does not record additional details on the specific amendments adopted; any amendments will be reflected in the committee record at the time of the Appropriations referral.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Assembly Governmental Organization Committee (1)","oneSentenceSummary","Assemblymember Aguirre Curry introduced AB 445 to grant Colusa County ten on-sale liquor licenses after testimony that the county has not qualified for new licenses in decades and that demand has driven license prices as high as $400,000; the committee passed the bill to Appropriations as amended.","taxTitle","California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California","taxId",17099,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6571070,"Committee advances bill to allow San Diego to transfer state-park land to San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians",525,2364000,2889000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3161330-f4fe6be3bbd8f46c5ba6360379cf78d7&start=2364&end=2889","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3161330-f4fe6be3bbd8f46c5ba6360379cf78d7/thumbnail_2364000.jpg","/articles/6571070/California/Committee-advances-bill-to-allow-San-Diego-to-transfer-state-park-land-to-San-Pasqual-Band-of-Mission-Indians","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571070-a1277db7bec61c7984c706a1e7120b1d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770897461&Signature=XYygs31JcF~Pd~rvZfh7jMIaYCPHiA8RibW0393Nin1UYrWM8bSjarcmRC5zEhoVP~9JECxxJ7Y2QQMKg9YHuwxaL1J8KrmALft-GnIuiNaqxDnTUT5oXb5peggqPaVGqvIZ-N6Pi6LVjU07HnKyPC5K1RpKbW4zTNJ1GXHN-x6kwqaF66Ga~FNgLnh3~xFxHF~9cu7ag-x5UWc2pf1xEC8HSnHrf7PNfVhrvkHGkoo47ynBAQO~D0AZU98b7omg6dD80yJI5oiNPYH~6bKtERd9EVjzXldj9OJfaHcK34edIV7~ab-PivGkV3zllevlfnlAU8EzK2~S9ifeebdT0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Assemblymember Alvarez introduced Assembly Bill 971 to authorize the City of San Diego, if it chooses to act, to transfer approximately 3.83 acres of land to the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians. The Government Organization Committee voted to pass AB 971 to the Appropriations Committee.

Alvarez told the committee the county of San Diego hosts numerous tribal nations and described AB 971 as a step “to undo some of the historic, unfortunate, injustices” tied to land taken from tribes. He said the land at issue is “roughly 3.83 acres of land” and that the transfer would require the city to take affirmative action through its own processes for conveying the property.

Johnny Bear Contreras, who identified himself as Kumeyaay from the San Pasqual Band, testified about the tribe’s continuous presence and care for the land. Attorney Ryan Kroll, who said he represents the San Pasqual Band, told the committee the tribe is committed to reopening and operating the currently closed state park as a funded historical park and museum focused on the tribe and local history. Kroll said the transfer could turn “a closed park that no one can utilize to an open and operating park that is funded and operated by the tribe itself.”

A representative of the San Luis Rey Indian Water Authority recorded support in the hearing; committee members including Assemblymember Ramos expressed support and characterized the bill as a first legislative step toward returning ancestral territory to the tribe.

Assemblymember Macedo moved AB 971 out of committee with a second from Assemblymember Berman. The committee’s roll call and subsequent statements recorded that the measure “enjoys 16 votes,” and the bill was referred to the Appropriations Committee for further review. Committee members raised questions about coordination with the City of San Diego; Alvarez said the city must take affirmative action and that state and city discussions are ongoing.","AB 971 would permit the City of San Diego, if it takes affirmative action, to transfer roughly 3.83 acres currently held as a state park to the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians; the Government Organization Committee voted to pass the bill to Appropriations with substantial support from tribal representatives and lawmakers.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6571075,"Committee advances bill requiring equity analyses by agency DEIA coordinators before regulations or budgets take effect",1385,1615000,3000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3161330-f4fe6be3bbd8f46c5ba6360379cf78d7&start=1615&end=3000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3161330-f4fe6be3bbd8f46c5ba6360379cf78d7/thumbnail_1615000.jpg","/articles/6571075/California/Committee-advances-bill-requiring-equity-analyses-by-agency-DEIA-coordinators-before-regulations-or-budgets-take-effect","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571075-7f1cceb292d9c5b796f5a62059476127/orig.mp4?Expires=1770897461&Signature=LsM4O1ZuKNWgYo-IRV7J7VfO~bh9oKhik1ZjWVBAqSW4OflcGvNR3XtfiJSTRrjd2Rdtu3GxZT914WsfF7isUAXmOqsjgX7mq9Lg8S2e1TKeJA3HVjLUYJyUbGO33pbpAfMAwRyr5d0KOEP6T63uwcAKt8juK5Glu-IBiwlMeEPdfhG~VH6rIE2enRO1f847~VZ8dMM22PXCsLlllXQy5aknQmOXh5r~aPQXhhWUSR0QiYSmmNKVqzQrfZGT-oetvQqRle25XPRF220RFEe0lXU3qx6YcFvtWZEziQQZ7NwfbY8e6D6inj9fTQ0t1-cbTEsvWLxSjdQ4bz-OtBD6Sg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Assemblymember Sharp Collins on Wednesday introduced Assembly Bill 766, which would require state agencies and departments to conduct an equity analysis led by each department’s DEIA coordinator (or a qualified designee) before a regulation or budget request goes into effect. The Government Organization Committee voted to pass the bill to the Appropriations Committee.

The bill’s author told the committee the measure “requires the Allstate agencies and departments to undertake an equity analysis prior to the implementation of and also budget or before any rec any other the regulations actually take take full effect,” framing AB 766 as building on a 2022 gubernatorial executive order. Sharpening that context, the author described AB 766 as “a Black Caucus priority bill.”

Supporters said the bill would institutionalize DEIA review roles inside state departments. Franklin Garrett, dean of student support services at the San Diego College of Continuing Education, told the committee the requirement would “ensure that policies do not inadvertently disadvantage underrepresented groups” and would “anchor racial equality as a permanent nonnegotiable value in California.” Darice Lucien, a registered nurse and assistant director of Sacramento City College Nursing, said in testimony that DEIA efforts affect health-care education and outcomes and can help prepare more culturally competent care providers.

Sharp Collins told the panel the bill would require the review be performed by the department’s DEIA coordinator or, when no such position exists, by a person with similar qualifications. Witnesses and the author argued the reviews go beyond race and include considerations such as gender, disability, language access and rural communities, and that institutionalizing the role could help prevent discrimination-related liabilities and improve service delivery.

Assemblymember Wynne moved the bill out of committee with a second from Assemblymember Rodriguez. The committee’s roll call and subsequent reconvening resulted in the measure being passed as a committee action and sent to Appropriations. The transcript records that the measure later “passes with 13 votes.”

Committee members who spoke in favor described the bill as an affirmation of California policy amid a national debate over DEIA; one member thanked the author for “bringing such an important bill.” No witnesses or members recorded formal opposition during the hearing. The committee did not amend the bill on the floor of the committee during the hearing; staff will report any amendments adopted before or at Appropriations.","The Assembly Government Organization Committee voted to send AB 766 to the Appropriations Committee after hearing testimony that the bill would formalize diversity, equity, inclusion and access (DEIA) reviews at state departments and require those reviews be led by each department's DEIA coordinator or qualified designee.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee advances bill to add 10 on-sale liquor licenses for Colusa County to spur local economic development

Committee advances bill to allow San Diego to transfer state-park land to San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians

Committee advances bill requiring equity analyses by agency DEIA coordinators before regulations or budgets take effect