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Intent bill that proposes to establish new safeguards for the development and deployment of advanced artificial intelligence systems in California. Aims to strengthen state capacity for AI usage while incorporating recommendations from the Governor's Joint California Policy Working Group on AI Frontier Models. Builds upon existing state regulations that require monitoring of high-risk automated decision systems used by state agencies.

Makes technical changes to provisions describing the San Diego regional transportation consolidation.

Makes technical changes to existing looting laws without substantive modifications to current provisions.

Strengthens hiring standards for California community college personnel by requiring specific qualifications. Mandates minimum or alternative qualifications for all faculty, administrators, and support staff positions. Applies to roles including instructors, counselors, librarians, and program administrators.

Requires chatbot platforms to prevent AI characters from manipulating minors through unpredictable rewards. Mandates annual reporting of suicide-related incidents involving minor users to state health officials. Requires regular third-party audits of chatbot platforms to ensure compliance with safety measures. Requires platforms to notify users that chatbots are AI-generated and may be unsuitable for minors.

Undeveloped "intent bill" that would require internet providers to offer affordable home internet in California.

Authorizes local government advisory bodies to conduct remote meetings with simplified teleconferencing rules. Requires members to appear on camera and provide real-time public participation options during virtual meetings. Mandates annual review and two-thirds approval before advisory bodies can use teleconferencing. Excludes committees overseeing police, elections, or budgets from using simplified teleconferencing rules.

Exempts student, faculty, and staff housing projects from coastal development permit requirements. Requires agencies to notify the Coastal Commission within 14 days of starting exempt projects. Maintains local government authority to establish coastal development permit procedures.

Exempts backup generators from emission regulations during state power outage emergencies. Provides tax credits up to $3,500 annually for backup generator purchases from 2026 through 2030. Limits eligible generator purchases to those costing $7,000 or less for homes and businesses.

Establishes new protections for tribal water uses in California's water quality control programs. Requires state agencies to incorporate tribal ecological knowledge into water management decisions. Mandates water quality standards for tribal water uses in major watersheds by January 2027. Exempts tribal water use protections from environmental review requirements.

Undeveloped "intent bill" that aims to improve healthcare access and treatment for menopause patients. Seeks to promote medical education and awareness to address gaps in menopause care.

Establishes a new 90-day annual open enrollment period for Medicare supplement plans starting January 1, 2026. Prohibits insurers from denying coverage or discriminating in pricing based on health status or medical conditions. Removes exclusions for individuals with end-stage renal disease from Medicare supplement coverage. Requires insurers to notify enrollees of open enrollment rights 30-60 days before the enrollment period.

Expands the Fair Political Practices Commission's authority to audit local campaign finance and ethics laws. Removes the January 2026 expiration date to make the Commission's oversight role permanent. Requires local governments to reimburse the Commission for oversight and enforcement costs. Exempts jurisdictions with over 3 million residents and San Bernardino County from these provisions.

Makes technical changes to provisions regarding project labor agreements in state construction contracts.

Requires California to include wildland and forest fire emissions in state greenhouse gas reduction plans. Mandates the Air Resources Board to track and address emissions from forest fires in climate planning. Updates the state's climate strategy without requiring new funding or appropriations.

Expands California's extortion law to include threats involving AI-generated images and videos. Makes threatening to create or distribute AI-generated content a criminal offense under extortion laws. Requires local law enforcement to enforce the new AI-related extortion provisions without state funding.

Increases the maximum campaign contribution limit for agency officers from $500 to $1,500. Requires automatic adjustments to contribution limits every two years based on inflation. Allows officers to cure violations by returning excess contributions within 30 days. Mandates disclosure of contributions over $1,500 made in the previous 12 months before agency decisions.

Expands law enforcement access to electronic devices found with deceased persons to determine cause of death. Allows victims of unauthorized tracking to grant police access to devices used to monitor them. Requires government agencies to have good faith belief devices belong to deceased before accessing data. Mandates specific consent from individuals who find tracking devices on their property.

Undeveloped "intent bill" that aims to make future changes to secondary education in California.

Makes technical changes to provisions regarding criminal record dismissal for incarcerated fire crew members.

Requires California public universities to cover learning disability assessment costs for students receiving financial aid. Mandates state funding to reimburse universities for diagnostic assessment expenses starting July 1, 2027. Expands disability assessment coverage to include both in-house and external provider evaluations. Requires universities to publicly post information about covered disability assessment services on their websites.

Authorizes all California school districts to use best value procurement for construction projects over $1 million. Requires districts to evaluate contractors based on both price and qualifications rather than lowest bid alone. Limits retention proceeds withheld from contractors to 5% when performance and payment bonds are required.

Undeveloped "intent bill" that aims to address health facility fees charged for high-cost equipment maintenance. Targets fees charged to patients regardless of whether they use the expensive equipment.

Requires the state to mail firearm safety and legal information to new gun owners starting July 2027. Mandates inclusion of secure storage laws and suicide prevention resources in information packets. Uses existing firearms dealer fees to fund the new notification program.

Expands Medi-Cal payments to support medical training programs at district and municipal public hospitals. Creates a special fund for graduate medical education payments starting January 2026. Requires hospitals to provide funding through intergovernmental transfers with no state costs. Mandates federal approval before any payments can begin.