What happened on Friday, 17 February 2023
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Brooks advocates for a statewide public power system to enhance clean energy initiatives.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City confirms ongoing construction and upcoming RFP for Disability Cultural Community Center.
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Senator introduces bill to reduce regulations impacting young entrepreneurs and small businesses.
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The House passed substitute HB205 (contingent voting/instant runoff for primaries with more than two candidates) 38-36. Sponsors said the change ensures primary nominees have majority support without the cost of separate runoffs; critics said the voting method is materially similar to ranked-choice ballots and raised procedural questions.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners examine funding strategies for public bank and housing through reparations recommendations.
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Construction underway for disability-focused cultural center with 25 units by 2025
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Senator Wilson's bill aims to prevent unauthorized possession of child abuse material.
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Orchid highlights homelessness issues and barriers related to disabilities in San Francisco.
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Coalition emphasizes need for public bank to achieve 46000 affordable homes commitment.
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The House approved two energy bills on Feb. 17, 2023: HB4 25, framed as a shield against federal mandates on power generation, passed 58-12; HB4 26, creating a statewide energy strategy and research fund, passed 67-1. Sponsors said the measures protect affordable, reliable, dispatchable power while critics warned of trade-offs for interstate power sharing and rate impacts.
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Senator Vickers presents amendments to Senate Bill 193 on pharmaceutical regulations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Council members discuss training and outreach strategies for increasing participation from disabled and elderly
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Leaders stress the importance of resident involvement in Midtown housing project's success.
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Representative Jack emphasizes the need for long-term energy planning to sustain growth in Utah.
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Utah proposes SB 96 to prioritize investment returns, combating ESG influence on funds.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Mothers on Disability concert makes comeback in San Francisco after six-year break.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss integrating public banking with municipal housing ownership and alternative financing options.
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Utah House expresses condolences and gratitude to families of fallen service members.
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Participants highlight housing modification needs and Section 8 voucher issues in outreach efforts.
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Senate moved and passed second substitute House Bill 42, to create a Utah innovation lab to help commercialize university research and seed startup activity using money described as coming from the state's Fund of Funds; the measure passed 19–6 after exchange about whether the funding represented taxpayer dollars.
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Senators Johnson and Sandoval express support for a bill restricting political use of state funds.
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Legislature finalizes bill to remove general educational fees, ensuring equitable access for students.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Participants emphasize inclusion and compensation for marginalized communities in public bank governance.
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Only 27 of 10,000 affordable senior housing units meet disability access standards
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Council members address concerns over limited accessible housing units for people with disabilities.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners support developing a green bank to enhance decarbonization efforts in San Francisco.
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Utah establishes medical debt relief fund to assist residents struggling with over $10 billion in debt.
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First substitute Senate Bill 166, defining 'home‑based education entities' (up to 16 students) and 'micro education entities' (up to 100 students) and adding land‑use and safety rules, passed the Senate (21–6) after floor debate about traffic, local zoning authority and oversight.
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Representative urges adoption of porcini mushroom as state mushroom to lead by example.
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The Mayor's Office initiates strategies to improve affordable housing access and oversight.
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Second substitute House Bill 228, passed by the Senate on Feb. 17, 2023 (27–0), defines 'conversion therapy' for minors and prohibits licensed healthcare professionals from providing that practice while allowing neutral, supportive counseling and treatment for minors considering gender transition.
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Utah residents underline the ecological links between porcini mushrooms and tree health.
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Commissioners discuss two-tiered control for public bank to ensure community investment oversight.
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Senate approves Jay Windward as Fifth District Court judge and Amy Oliver as Court of Appeals judge.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Himes updates LAFCO on Clean Power SF's performance and upcoming solar energy billing changes.
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SDA urges increased funding for rental subsidies and improvements in affordable housing for seniors.
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The Utah Senate on Feb. 17, 2023, approved a large group of bills on the concurrence and third‑reading calendars, passing measures on holidays, child welfare, conversion‑therapy prohibitions, parole reporting, veterinary practice exemptions, medical cannabis governance and multiple consent items. Vote tallies and next steps are listed below.
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San Francisco outlines plans for a Municipal Finance Corporation and green bank to achieve climate goals.
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Lyman seeks clarification on spending versus tax implications in the proposed bill
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On the second‑reading calendar the Senate read several bills for a third time — including SB 213 (transit district apportionment updates), SB 121 (peer‑to‑peer car‑sharing tax and consumer protections), SB 77 (education scholarship cleanup), SB 96/97 (ESG‑ and procurement‑related restrictions), and SB 195 (medical debt relief) — and registered roll‑call tallies for each.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community members urge the city to improve safety and accessibility in housing for disabled residents.
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The commission voted to excuse Chair Connie Chan and approved the minutes from Jan. 19, 2023; both motions passed on roll call with three ayes.
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Representative Chiu urges support for porcini mushroom amid unique state identity concerns.
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The Utah Senate unanimously consented to three gubernatorial judicial appointments — Jay Windward (Fifth District), Amy Oliver (Court of Appeals), and Jason Nelson (Second District) — and briefly resolved to Committee of the Whole so each judge could address the Senate and family members in the gallery.
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Senate Bill 166 (first substitute) defines 'home-based education entities' and 'micro education entities' and provides local government guardrails; the bill passed third-reading after senators raised concerns about parking, traffic and accountability for micro-schools operating in residential areas.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Department of Disability & Aging Services briefed the joint meeting on an upcoming Online Resource Directory, a Dignity Fund services and allocation plan (FY2024–2027) and progress on a Disability Cultural Community Center at Grove and Van Ness with ground‑floor services and over 100 housing units above.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Executive Officer Jeremy Pollock previewed LAFCO’s FY work plan, including an RFP to facilitate resident‑ownership planning at Midtown Park Apartments, a feasibility study of municipal housing, and a potential study on municipal laundromat services in high‑density neighborhoods.
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Senators approve House Bill 42 to invest in state university research leveraging private partnerships.
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House Bill 137 designates brine shrimp as Utah's state crustacean emphasizing ecological importance.
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The Senate approved HB 42 to create an innovation lab and dedicate Fund of Funds resources to help university research commercialize; sponsors said money would come from the state's Fund of Funds, while opponents warned of exposing public dollars to high startup risk.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City departments presented the 2022 Aging & Disability Affordable Housing Needs Assessment, finding a shortage of affordable, accessible units and recommending expanded tenant- and project-based subsidies, standardized reasonable-modification processes, and improved interagency data sharing. Public commenters urged faster implementation and deeper subsidies.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SFPUC Director Michael Himes reported stable Clean Power SF enrollment, growth in 100% Super Green sales, drivers of recent high energy bills, and explained that the CPUC’s new Net Billing Tariff will replace net‑energy metering for new rooftop solar applications after April 15, 2023.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
HRNA Advisors presented draft business and governance plans advising that San Francisco’s Municipal Financial Corporation (MFC) could serve as a green bank to access federal climate funds, while commissioners emphasized equity, board composition and funding tradeoffs before any transition to a depository public bank.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Vice Chair Felder proposes future presentations on clean energy and affordable housing initiatives.
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During its Feb. 17 session the Utah Senate approved numerous bills on concurrence and third reading, including changes to child-welfare fines (SB 56), state holiday recognition (SB 46), a measure restricting conversion therapy for minors (HB 228), and a technology commercialization fund (HB 42). Several bills were sent back to the House for signatures.
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Senate unanimously votes to advance Senate Bill 193 and homebuyer assistance measures.
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Legislators discuss legal implications of failing to report crimes before sharing online.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Orchid advocates for visual markers to improve accessibility for diverse community needs.
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Utah House approves legislation to maintain energy jurisdiction amid federal regulatory pressures.
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Senator Ibsen successfully passes bills on mental health for first responders and vehicle dealer fees.
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Senators debate a fund to support commercialization of university research into tech startups.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
MDC and Disability and Aging Commission collaborate for first joint meeting at City Hall
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Legislature approves bills enhancing mental health support in sentencing and revising primary voting rules.
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Second substitute HB175, which phases out many school curricular/registration fees and requires districts to stop charging general fees by school year 2028, passed the House 69-0 after sponsors said the change promotes equity and eases administrative burdens for districts.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DAS plans to implement home modifications and senior subsidies based on recent needs assessment recommendations.
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Senator Johnson acknowledges sacrifices of Utah's fallen military members and their families.
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Senate approves substitutes for House Bills 257 and 230 to enhance property protections and cannabis research.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Legislation 22,108 aims to restrict remote public comments at Board of Supervisors meetings.
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House Bill 147, which would have made distributing recordings of certain harms without first summoning help a class B misdemeanor, failed in the House, 30-39. Sponsors argued it targets callous social‑media sharing; opponents warned it could sweep in news reporting and private camera recordings and questioned enforceability.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City departments present findings and recommendations to address housing needs for seniors and disabled.