What happened on Wednesday, 02 March 2022
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Mr. McMurdo advocates for fair treatment of older disabled taxi drivers under ADA laws.
San Francisco County, California
Speakers advocate for street vending regulations to enhance safety at UN Plaza.
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House Bill 396 passes with 26 votes in favor and proceeds to the House.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors implement new ordinance targeting street vending and organized retail crime in San Francisco.
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Senate passes House Bill 121 to enhance state water conservation and incentivize drought-resistant landscaping.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Marcelo Fonseca urges MTA to cease harassment of vulnerable taxi medallion holders.
San Francisco County, California
Committee votes to forward resolution on garden admission fee waivers to full board.
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Los Angeles housing plan rejected by state, jeopardizing funding and urgent housing development timeline.
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Senate approves changes to align economic programs and boost rural development in Utah
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Senate passes House Bill 386, Education Innovation Program, with 26 votes in favor.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors authorize $54.8M for acquisition and operation of permanent supportive housing.
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Stankwist presents revised SB 66 to enhance trail accessibility for rural counties and disabilities
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted to forward several resolutions and ordinances — including the airport trustee retroactive approval, gardens fee waiver, tax‑defaulted parcel list (with one removal), APX power scheduling agreement (as amended), cannabis and library grants, and the Homekey award — and continued two hearings to later dates.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Board of Appeals allows remote participation for parties and public for future meetings.
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Senate approves House Bill 242 aimed at improving water conservation measures.
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Senate approves House Bill 341 to streamline birth certificate data requirements for parents.
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Senate Bill 83 passes unanimously to support Utah businesses engaging in international exports.
San Francisco County, California
The committee recommended Board approval to accept up to $54.8 million in Homekey funds and commit $16 million in matching Prop C funds for acquisition and at least five years of operations at 1321 Mission Street, a 160‑unit permanent supportive housing project.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Libra Investment appeals against Bayview Ventures' cannabis permit due to odor issues.
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Senate sends House Bill 146 for further consideration after 20-4 vote.
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Senate approves House Bill 191, utilizing vetted revenue sources to fund projects.
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House members approve HJR 20 and HCR 19 recognizing educational efforts and Native culture.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget & Finance Committee advanced an ordinance to require vending permits, authorize administrative fines and proof‑of‑ownership checks for new/labeled goods, and create a 90‑day storage and donation process for unclaimed items; implementation will require staffing and outreach, the BLA said.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission discusses odor mitigation amidst appeal against cannabis establishment's operating conditions.
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Senate passes House Bill 413 to support Medicaid coverage for released individuals.
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House approves Senate Bills 100, 110, and 150 with overwhelming support for updates.
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Senators approve HB 191's advancement and discuss funding surveillance cameras for elections.
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Senate approves House Bill 313 on election security and House Bill 218 for digital signatures.
San Francisco County, California
Vice Chair Safae motions to file a discussion on mental health budget issues.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SFMTA revokes medallion citing driver's license requirement as commissioners debate ADA implications.
San Francisco County, California
Dr. Pating details San Francisco's streamlined access to substance use and behavioral health services.
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Senate passes first substitute House Bill 355 aimed at streamlining scholarship programs.
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House passes HCR 20, aiming to encourage prevention of adverse childhood experiences.
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Senate unanimously approves House Bill 218, enhancing voter ID procedures and reducing clerical burdens.
San Francisco County, California
Mandelbaum critiques progress on 400 new homeless treatment beds and urges city ownership of facilities.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Mark Paulson's medallion renewal is denied as he cannot complete mandated drug testing.
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Below are roll‑call outcomes for selected bills discussed and voted on during the Senate floor session, including major policy measures and their recorded tallies. This list summarizes final Senate outcomes; all passed bills are being returned to the House for further consideration.
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Senate passes Bill 335 to create a task force focused on blockchain advancements and fraud prevention.
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Legislators discuss and circle Senate Bill 49 focused on film production incentives in Utah
San Francisco County, California
Judge Crompton highlights need for improved access to out-of-county drug treatment options.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SFMTA upholds the revocation of medallion 334 over John Russo's expired California driver's license.
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The Senate passed a substitute to House Bill 191 authorizing revenue bonds and capital projects for higher‑education facilities and state liquor store projects; sponsors said repayment would use project revenue streams, not new taxes.
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Legislature passes bills for cannabis program oversight and reallocation of alcohol control funds.
San Francisco County, California
Chair Haney moves to file hearing, acknowledging youth input in budget process.
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Senator Weiler leads Pledge of Allegiance after Okerlund's prayer at Senate meeting.
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House Bill 62 guarantees funding for siblings to attend school with special needs students.
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House passes multiple bills including amendments on public transit and housing affordability.
San Francisco County, California
Officials express urgency for more dual diagnosis beds to support behavioral health courts.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners unanimously reject appeal concerning cannabis dispensary proximity regulations.
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After extensive floor debate about cameras, data retention and accessibility, the Senate passed third substitute House Bill 313, which includes funded camera monitoring at drop boxes, limited ID verification language for some mail‑in ballots and procedural safeguards; opponents warned of privacy, operational and equity problems.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors review progress on increasing mental health bed capacity in San Francisco.
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Senate introduces bill to establish Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Program and $40 million funding
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners question legalities surrounding taxi medallion ownership and drug testing regulations.
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During the March 2 floor session the Utah House approved a slate of third‑reading and consent items — including broadband planning, professional licensure changes, property tax adjustments and paid family leave modifications — and transmitted them to the Senate or returned them for signatures.
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The Utah Senate passed a substituted version of House Bill 443 that shrinks the Inland Port Authority board, returns some tax increment to Salt Lake City under spending conditions and creates nonvoting advisory roles; an amendment to give the mayor a joint appointment failed amid rural/urban tensions.
San Francisco County, California
Officials emphasize urgency in expanding behavioral health programs to address treatment gaps.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners uphold hearing officer's decision, allowing medallion holder to retain status.
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Chris's 16 years of service at the Children's Justice Center highlights her dedication and impact.
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The House approved a fourth substitute of Senate Bill 62 to allow, when funds are available, a partial scholarship for siblings of eligible special‑needs students; supporters emphasized family unity and improved access while critics pressed questions about evaluation standards and fiscal mechanics.
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City Council members express unanimous support for the community park initiative.
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Commissioners express support for Palmyra's incorporation plans during public meeting discussion.
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Senate passes substitute bill to enhance water conservation and funding for cities' metering efforts
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
At its March 2 meeting the Board of Appeals heard three taxi medallion non‑renewal cases tied to A‑card/driver requirements; after procedural motions and divided deliberations the board upheld the underlying determinations in two cases and declined SFMTA's appeal in a third, leaving that medallion holder in possession of his medallion.
San Francisco County, California
Ronan emphasizes urgency in mental health care resource allocation during budget discussions.
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After lengthy floor debate over economic benefits, rural distribution and fiscal exposure, the Utah House voted to circle Senate Bill 49 — the state film production incentive measure — directing additional work and discussion before further action.
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Utah County commissioners pass resolution supporting Ukraine's sovereignty amid ongoing Russian aggression
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Senate passes House Bill 295 to fund psychiatric residency programs and address correctional care.
San Francisco County, California
Youth commissioners share insights on school recovery and key priorities post-pandemic.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Board of Appeals denied an appeal of the 2000 Oakdale Avenue cannabis microbusiness permit, finding Planning, DBI and the Board of Supervisors correctly applied land‑use and CEQA procedures; odor mitigation will be addressed during licensing with the Office of Cannabis.
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Commissioners pass resolution supporting Ukraine and raise flag at County Courthouse.
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Representatives pass motions as they discuss the significance of consumer choice in legislation
San Francisco County, California
Mental Health San Francisco updates on 400 bed expansion and current program challenges
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Senate passes funding bill to address Great Salt Lake's declining water levels and toxic dust.
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Wilcox's bill creates council to address food insecurity and nutritional needs in Utah
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Indigent defense team highlights efficiency gains and strategic funding in annual review.
San Francisco County, California
Judge Beggert calls attention to critical delays in dual diagnosis treatment access for inmates.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Board of Appeals granted a jurisdiction request 4–0 for 2154 Leavenworth Street after DBI and Planning acknowledged the over‑the‑counter permit approved work exceeding the permit. The board said the city’s error justified restoring appeal rights so neighbors can seek corrections.
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The Senate passed House Bill 410 to establish a Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Program and a Water Trust, and to appropriate $40 million in one‑time ARPA funds; supporters described the effort as a generational response to record low lake levels.
San Francisco County, California
San Francisco's Youth Commission presented budget priorities including extending free Muni for youth, TAY housing and job-readiness supports, expanded mental-health and reentry services, and recommendations to compensate youth commissioners; the committee heard and filed the presentation.
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Utah County supports Ukraine by raising its flag and condemning Russia's actions.
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Lawmakers streamline alcohol licenses and clarify hard seltzer definitions for retail sales.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Board of Appeals voted 4–0 on March 2, 2022, to allow parties and their representatives to participate remotely when hearings resume in person on March 23. The board framed the change as a balance between public access and in‑room effectiveness, with COVID‑related exceptions for commissioners.
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House passes bill requiring CPR training in Utah high schools with unanimous support.
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Commission plans to improve attorney workloads, training programs, and case backlog management.
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The Senate passed a substitute to House Bill 242 to expand secondary water metering with targeted exemptions and grants; sponsors cited water‑use savings of 20–40% in some districts and an estimated statewide conservation equivalent of tens of thousands of acre‑feet.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission unanimously approves reelection of Knudson and Spears during public meeting.
San Francisco County, California
At a Budget & Appropriations hearing, judges testified that some jail referrals wait months for dual-diagnosis residential beds; DPH said about 89 of the 400 planned new beds are open and noted Prop C allocations and contracting plans, while supervisors demanded clearer timelines, staffing and measurable milestones.
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A Palmyra resident told the commission his community is pursuing incorporation as a township, said a recent meeting drew about 85 supporters, and invited commissioners to a March 24 public meeting to discuss the effort and local open-space preservation.
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The Utah House on March 2 passed multiple Senate bills by wide margins, including SB 14 (67–2), SB 39 (73–0), SB 133 (70–0), SB 212 (69–0) and others; several measures were returned to the Senate for signatures or further consideration.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Employees will return to the office two days weekly beginning March 7.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget & Appropriations Committee approved a motion establishing shared budget priorities for fiscal years 2022'23 and 2023'24 and amended the framework to add commercial-asset and historic-preservation priorities for the API community; the measure was forwarded to the full Board with a positive recommendation.
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The Senate recalled and amended House Bill 146 to add a limitation preventing political subdivisions from enforcing an 'unreasonable' noise ordinance through business licensing; the measure passed 20‑4 with five absent.
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The commission approved a motion to authorize an amendment to an agreement with R and B Services extending disinfecting services through Feb. 15 to cover work the company continued to perform after the original contract expired; staff said the amendment corrects an administrative lapse and the motion passed 3–0.
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SB 192 directs the State Board of Education to adopt rules making CPR training part of health curriculum so most students receive training at least once in high school; sponsors and colleagues described life-saving potential and the bill passed 74–0.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission unanimously approves emergency on-call backup program for IHSS with new state funding.
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Utah County Public Defender Association told commissioners that trials set for trial fell from roughly 110 to about 60, contends social workers and interns reduced costs and improved services, and reported a cost-per-case estimate of $1,262 while noting IDC matching funds and a $234,000 budget exceedance offset by COVID credits.
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The Utah Senate on Day 43 passed House Bill 2, a new fiscal‑year supplemental appropriations act totaling about $2.3 billion, after adopting a technical amendment that changed one statutory duty from 'shall' to 'may.' The vote was 25‑0 with four senators absent.
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SB 226 extends data privacy standards from the Student Data Privacy Act to institutions of higher education and narrows data-access language; the House adopted a friendly amendment to strike 'as authorized by contract' and approved the measure unanimously.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services presented a FY2022–23 area plan update and a summary of 2021 listening sessions with BIPOC older adults and people with disabilities, highlighting isolation, safety concerns, service navigation gaps and 12 recommendations that will inform the Dignity Fund Community Needs Assessment and an April 6 joint hearing.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners support a report detailing BIPOC community needs and barriers to services.
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The Utah County Commission unanimously adopted a resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and directed that the Ukrainian national flag be raised at the Utah County Courthouse from March 2 through March 9, 2022; two Ukrainian guests read portions of the resolution in their native languages.
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Senators unanimously pass legislation aimed at improving educational facilities in rural districts.
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The House passed SB 176, an omnibus alcohol bill that consolidates several licenses to free retail capacity, clarifies the statutory definition of hard seltzers (treating some as brewed products), and renames the state alcohol agency in supporters' comments; sponsors and rural retailers agreed to interim follow-up on packaging-agency renewal requirements.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission approves modification to grant agreement for Meals on Wheels food delivery services.
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The Utah House passed SB 174 to allow county assessors to value pollution-control equipment using an accelerated obsolescence schedule modeled on IRS rules, creating a higher first-year valuation that declines to a 6% floor over five years; supporters said it addresses unfair tax burdens on refineries.
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Senate votes unanimously to create an office for advising on disability issues.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The DOS Commission unanimously approved a sole‑source grant to the San Francisco IHSS Public Authority covering wages, benefits and registry services for independent providers; staff said state and federal matching funds will support the program, and additional staffing will focus on recruitment and outreach.
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House Bill 3 passes with 22 votes and moves towards presidential signing.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
On March 2, 2022, the DOS Commission unanimously approved re-election of leadership and a series of grant and contract actions including emergency food grants, grocery/home-delivery funding, housing subsidy transition, two congregate meal grants, and a sole-source IHSS Public Authority contract; all votes were unanimous.
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Senators approve House Bill 413 and House Bill 117, aiding vulnerable populations and domestic violence victims.
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Senator McHale addresses financial statement fraud through House Bill 229 in Utah.