Senate Emergency Management Committee convenes as subcommittee, establishes quorum and adjourns after advancing two bills

The Senate Emergency Management Committee opened its hearing as a subcommittee while waiting for members to arrive, taking presentations on SB 804 (hydrogen pipelines) and SB 828 (fireworks/explosives). The chair repeatedly invited members to the dais and said the panel would begin as a subcommittee; later the clerk called roll and the chair reported a quorum present.

After discussion and motions to concur in assembly amendments on both bills, the committee recorded votes (reported as 8–0) and the chair thanked committee staff before adjourning. Committee members emphasized ongoing technical work with stakeholders as the next step.