What happened on Thursday, 01 April 2021
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning department examines Noe Valley project violations and seeks to clarify demolition counts.
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Senators advanced SB541 to require Arkansas Heritage Site signs for specified locations; sponsor said the bill sets standard sign design and the committee approved the measure by voice vote after brief questions on placement, color and cost.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Officials consider approval for housing project to secure homes for families in the city.
CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The Senate City, County & Local Affairs Committee approved multiple bills by voice vote, including a concurrence on a house amendment, local‑government technical fixes, a shift in appointment authority for Arkansas Tobacco Control, and an indemnification wording change. Senate Bill 616 was the primary contested item and also passed.
TRANSPORTATION, TECHNOLOGY & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Senator Tucker advocates for legislation restricting access to addresses of domestic violence survivors.
Lehi City News, Lehi, Utah County, Utah
Students explore various electricity generation methods including bike-powered electricity at demonstration.
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Committee approved SB536 to codify the governor's executive order creating the Buffalo River Conservation Committee, which supporters say coordinates local stakeholders to address erosion, unpaved roads and tourism-related infrastructure needs in Newton and Searcy counties.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Ozzie Grama calls for engineering involvement in addressing demolition plan issues.
TRANSPORTATION, TECHNOLOGY & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Senate Bill 552 would restrict release of a protected person's physical address when they use a PO box on a driver's license: the address could only be released with a court order and not to someone convicted of domestic violence against the protected person; the committee approved the bill.
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Committee adopted an amendment to Senate Bill 614 that makes false verification by a paid canvasser a class D felony, puts certain burdens on sponsors regarding canvasser background checks, and prohibits per-signature payments and nonresident canvassers; bill passed as amended.
CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The City, County & Local Affairs Committee approved Senate Bill 616, which would preempt municipal bans or taxes on ‘auxiliary containers’ including plastic bags, straws and foam cups. Local officials warned the bill is broad and could hinder litter control and entertainment‑district rules; business groups said uniformity protects small retailers.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission unanimously supports cannabis retail project while addressing neighborhood challenges on Union Street.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Kwan aims to address San Francisco's housing shortage by developing four new units.
Lehi City News, Lehi, Utah County, Utah
Demonstrators educate youth about electricity hazards and safety precautions at hands-on session.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission unanimously authorizes MedMen to establish retail cannabis outlet in Union Street area
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The proposal aims to enhance retail options while supporting the city's cannabis equity program.
TRANSPORTATION, TECHNOLOGY & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The Senate committee passed House Bill 1602, an agency bill from the Arkansas Department of Transportation updating a statutory citation to align state law with the relevant federal code section from the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1968; lawmakers described it as a technical cleanup and voted to pass it without discussion.
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Senator Mark Johnson�s bill would criminalize vandalism of monuments on public property and on Capitol grounds, increase penalties for repeat or greater-value damage, and route some questions to the Arkansas History Commission; municipal officials warned the measure could unduly restrict local control over small plaques and nameplates.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents raise concerns over proposed home remodel's privacy and sunlight impact at Funston Avenue.
Lehi City News, Lehi, Utah County, Utah
Students learn to identify and avoid dangerous utility lines during yard work.
TRANSPORTATION, TECHNOLOGY & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The committee adopted an amendment to House Bill 1514 that narrows its scope by removing a provision applying the requirement to existing contracts and allowing negotiation between data companies and state entities about data handling when a contract ends; the amendment was provided by AT&T and the bill passed the committee.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission reviews Lin family's three-story dwelling plan featuring an ADU for accessibility.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
After a neighbor-initiated discretionary review, the Planning Commission required the project at 2375 Funston Avenue to be modified to reduce a third-floor massing and privacy impacts; the commission added conditions including transom windows on the north side and a prohibition on adding a roof deck at the notched area.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Planning Commission unanimously approved a MedMen formula retail cannabis store at 1861 Union Street, citing code compliance and equity considerations despite widespread public comment both supporting and opposing the location near a neighborhood commercial corridor and schools.
TRANSPORTATION, TECHNOLOGY & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The Senate Transportation Committee passed an amendment and approved Senate Bill 574 to allow members of certain religious communities to demonstrate participation in collective-share liability programs (such as Mennonite Motorist Aid) in lieu of annual religious-exemption paperwork; DFA confirmed it requires no specific escrow dollar amount for self-insurance certification.
Lehi City News, Lehi, Utah County, Utah
Students learn energy efficiency by powering appliances with bicycles during hands-on demonstration.
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Sponsor says ban on dual agency will protect buyers after experiences where listing agents also represented buyers; Arkansas Realtors Association opposed the bill for lack of prior consultation and urged rulemaking first; committee passed the bill.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Lisa Gibson reports approval of observation wheel project extension amidst appeal concerns.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Planning Commission approved demolition of a single-family house and construction of a four-unit building at 1336 Chestnut Street, adding three dwelling units and imposing a condition that roof-deck railings be set back and planters placed outward to protect neighbor privacy.
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Senator James Church's bill (listed in the transcript as "SB 6:13") consolidates multiple fair funds into an agrifare fund, removes a 4.5% admission surcharge and a $2-per-horse fee, and aims to return authority to counties while streamlining department administration; the measure passed committee by voice vote.
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Senator Tucker�sponsored legislation would rename early counts as "preliminary," require uniform absentee forms, allow earlier canvassing so voters can cure deficient ballots, and mandate referral to prosecutors and the State Board of Election Commissioners when fraud is suspected; committee approved the bill by roll call.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Planning Commission approved a conditional use authorization for a Noe Valley project at 40320 Eighth Street after the project sponsor corrected demolition calculations and agreed to add a second dwelling unit, despite concerns from two commissioners about unit size and open-space equity.
Lehi City News, Lehi, Utah County, Utah
An engaging classroom demonstration explores static electricity using balloons, charges, and volunteers.