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• property rights um but uh generally property rights um but uh generally speaking<01:26:36.119>
• do Place restrictions on uh on mobile do Place restrictions on uh on mobile homes<01:28:07.080><
• I'm in favor of this bill in general.
• She is in favor of this bill in general.
• <04:52:17.320> speaking and then we do think generally speaking and then we do think generally

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Housing Committee heard testimony on HB 577, a bill to expand accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in New Hampshire. The sponsor and supporters described the state’s housing shortage and argued the bill would make it easier for property owners to build ADUs by right, up to 950 square feet, either attached or detached, while still requiring compliance with building codes, septic/water limits, and other local requirements. Supporters said the measure would help seniors age in place, provide housing for young adults, caregivers, and workers, and make better use of existing property such as garages and barns. Representative Reed raised concern that removing language related to short-term rentals could allow ADUs to be used for that purpose rather than long-term housing. The sponsor said he was open to clarifying language on short-term rentals, and another witness explained that current law already allows municipalities some choice on ingress/egress requirements, while the bill would standardize that and leave the design choice to the property owner. Several supportive witnesses followed, including the New Hampshire Home Builders Association, the New Hampshire Association of Realtors, the Business and Industry Association, AARP, Housing Action New Hampshire, 603 Forward, and New Hampshire Youth Movement. They emphasized affordability, property rights, workforce housing, intergenerational living, and the need for statewide consistency. A Derry resident testified that his existing garage space could be converted into an ADU under HB 577, but current local rules prevent that because it is detached; he said the bill would let him rent it affordably. Supporters also argued that ADUs can increase property values and help homeowners cover mortgages and taxes. In opposition, the New Hampshire Municipal Association said the bill would impose a local zoning mandate, could add density pressure on already stressed infrastructure, and did not guarantee that new units would be affordable or workforce housing. No vote or final committee action was taken in the excerpt.

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• I am a first-generation college student.
• I was appointed in 2023 by our Surgeon General in April.
• By way of quick background, I am Deputy General Counsel for General Dynamics, ordnance and tactical systems
• We're a business unit of the General Dynamics Corporation.
• Prior to joining General Dynamics, I practiced...

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to consider a large slate of confirmations and reappointments to boards of trustees for Florida’s colleges, universities, and the Florida Prepaid College Board. Chair Harrell opened by emphasizing the importance of trustee appointments to maintaining Florida’s higher education system, and the committee heard brief testimony from each nominee about their background, ties to the institution, and priorities such as student success, workforce alignment, fiscal stewardship, and community partnerships. Several nominees highlighted personal connections to their schools, including alumni status, family legacy, or prior service on the board, while others emphasized experience in business, law, education, health care, or public service. Testimony focused heavily on workforce development and institutional growth. Speakers cited nursing, dual enrollment, applied programs, military and veteran support, broadband access, agriculture, law enforcement, and technical training as key areas for colleges to meet regional labor needs. University nominees discussed research expansion, affordability, strategic planning, and partnerships with industry and government, with Florida Atlantic, Florida Polytechnic, the University of West Florida, and the University of South Florida each described as being in periods of growth or transition. Miami-Dade College, Tallahassee State College, Polk State College, and other state colleges were praised for enrollment, economic impact, and job placement outcomes. The committee also heard from the Florida Prepaid College Board reappointee, who described the program as a long-term promise backed by public trust and reported recent technology and customer-service improvements. After testimony, the committee took up the nominations as a group. One nominee, Drew Weatherford, had withdrawn and was not voted on. The remaining trustees were approved unanimously by roll call and reported favorably to the Ethics and Elections Committee. The meeting then adjourned.

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• To my left is Tom Valardi, one of the assistant attorneys general at the AG's office.
• A venue is generally, and I'll keep it in a short definition, where a case can be heard.
• Um, a venue is generally, court's venue.
• Um, a venue is generally, and<00:36:10.320> I'll<00:36:10.640> keep<00:36:10.720> it
• Representative Shear: Um, as a general proposition, I am opposed to mandatory minimums.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The receptionist, the General Service... Who do you report it to?
• Presenter, what is the impact on the general fund if this credit is implemented?
• So as the FIR states, the impact on the general fund is quite large.
• Okay. ...have a general fund impact. Okay, Madam Chair and Mr.
• So you're saying we could have... $5 million from the general fund and all the programs.

Keywords: 996, all

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• The horse racing tracks benefit by getting a portion of the tax revenue that's generated from sports
• from sports betting and that's generated from sports betting and now<00:20:33.200> that's<00:
• <00:20:40.640> the that tax revenue that's generated the that tax revenue that's generated
• Lester talked about generational wealth. We always say it, but we need to see it.
• Thank you for joining us, and see you next time. generational wealth we always say it but generational

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• More than half of the state's general engineering graduates, which supports infrastructure growth.
• Our system-wide coordinator approach continues to generate results.
• So the first, I guess, general question would be to Mr. Lenz on the system-wide.
• I'm curious. has not had general obligation bond support for 20 years.
• That results in 7,300 jobs statewide, generating over $59 million in state and local revenue.

Summary: The joint Assembly Higher Education and Budget Subcommittee hearing focused on the future of the California State University system, with opening remarks emphasizing CSU’s major role in California’s economy, workforce, and degree production. Chairs and members said the hearing was intended to inform 2026 budget decisions and to examine three main issues: declining enrollment at some campuses, cost controls and possible consolidation, and oversight of recent state investments at campuses such as Humboldt and Sonoma. The meeting was briefly delayed by microphone and sound problems before reconvening. The first panel featured CSU Academic Senate Chair Dr. Elizabeth Boyd and Cal State Student Association Vice President Katie Karam. Boyd urged the Legislature to protect academic freedom, strengthen faculty governance, provide stable ongoing funding, end unfunded mandates, support student food and housing security, fund flexible course schedules, improve transfer systems such as ASSIST, avoid over-centralizing academic programs, protect immigrant students, and expand intersegmental collaboration. Karam said students are feeling the effects of budget shortfalls through fewer course sections, reduced advising and services, longer time to degree, and tuition pressure, and she called for transparency, meaningful student involvement in budget decisions, and sustained state investment rather than cuts that harm the student experience. The second panel covered enrollment management and included CSU Chancellor’s Office and campus administrators from Chico State, Cal State L.A., and San Diego State. Dr. Delcy Perez said CSU Forward and the new systemwide enrollment plan are aimed at expanding access, aligning programs with workforce needs, and increasing resident enrollment; she reported systemwide enrollment gains and strong application numbers, including a direct-admissions pilot that expanded from Riverside to more campuses. Campus representatives described local recruitment and retention strategies, including early outreach to high school students, community college partnerships, guaranteed admission programs, and expanded advising and student support. San Diego State highlighted record enrollment and high demand, while Cal State L.A. described efforts to recover from impaction and rebuild enrollment. Members pressed CSU officials on the accuracy of enrollment data, the gap between funded targets and actual enrollment, and the system’s reallocation formula. CSU staff explained that campuses below target will see a 5% ongoing reallocation beginning in 2026-27, with one-time reserve funding also being directed to campuses that can grow, and that fiscal health reviews have been completed for 21 of 22 campuses. Legislators also asked about turnaround plans required by the budget act; CSU said those plans are being developed and will be shared in the spring after campus consultation. No formal votes were taken.

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• The developer, general contractor,...
• And we're losing a new generation of Californians.
• And it's about building more housing for our future generations.
• It's the backbone of mobility for so many people throughout California.
• Thank you for your continued leadership on mobility and equity for our region.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I joined the Minnesota Rally to Read board to help mobilize the business and corporate community.
• the business and board to help mobilize the business and corporate<00:54:21.480> community.
• <01:32:36.760> and relies on PT services for mobility and relies on PT services for mobility
• Um, and I can say that generally our concern with this bill is that it would cause us to prioritize the
• <02:01:56.760> our Um and I can say that uh generally our Um and I can say that uh generally

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I point that out because when the general public hears 25 or 10 or 1, they don't know.
• It is that general-law county judge that was elected who earlier in the day was farming peanuts.
• I was an assistant attorney general in Louisiana.
• By acting long before other communities mobilized around the issue, Mr.
• The mobile crisis outreach teams are required to be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• General Contractors of Wyoming. General Contractors of Wyoming.
• And they are generally investments. And they are generally lower<01:41:49.080> yield.
• Follow up. generally we don't have any generally we don't have any unexpended<01:49:05.120> SIPA
• general fund.
• guaranteed to the general fund. guaranteed to the general fund.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Yes, the taxes are low. 98 cents a can generates a pretty good bit of money. 35 cents of the general
• If you're on the coast of Alabama and you're between the Mississippi line and the port of Mobile, you're

Bills: HB521

Keywords: HB521, mixed spirit beverages, ready-to-drink cocktails, RTD alcohol, alcoholic beverages, liquor, spirits, ABC Board, Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control, wholesaler license, retail license, distribution agreement, exclusive territory, three-tier system, excise tax, alcohol tax, liquor regulation, alcohol labeling, minors, package store

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• And it was about economic mobility and social mobility.
• Again, that economic mobility, which is so core to the land-grant mission.
• We also wanted to drive distinction in terms of NDSU in general.
• Generally, there are no students enrolled in those programs.
• But it's generally a way of getting there.

Keywords: 908, all

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• Okay, John, generally speaking, I think the idea is done elsewhere.
• I'll have the states of funding, but generally speaking, also try to be able to electronically verify
• An act to amend Chapter 460 of the Laws of 2021, amending the Vehicle and Traffic Law, General Municipal
• An act to amend Chapter 460 of the Laws of 2021, amending the Vehicle and Traffic Law, General Municipal
• Vehicle and Traffic Law in relation to drivers of buses, taxis, and livery vehicles using hands-free mobile

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee held its final meeting of the 2026 session, with Chair Jeremy Cooney noting quorum and thanking staff and members. The committee considered a large agenda of transportation-related bills, including measures on school construction notice from NYC DOT, inspection station disclosures, electronic signatures for vehicle registration forms, sex trafficking awareness and prevention, passenger notification after sexual assault incidents involving transportation network companies, hazardous materials rail notifications, ATV seasonal use, highway dedications, disabled-person license plates, a DMV study of inspection stations and fees, lighting requirements for e-bikes and e-scooters, school speed zone cameras in New Rochelle, work zone safety instruction for new drivers, removal of registration stickers in favor of electronic certificates, complete streets considerations, hands-free device rules for bus/taxi/livery drivers, bans on virtual reality headsets while driving, early registration renewal for deployed service members, and road salt distribution requirements. Most bills were reported from committee by voice vote, often with bipartisan support. Several members offered brief comments supporting bills aimed at public safety, worker protection, distracted driving prevention, and trafficking awareness. Senator Gallivan opposed the bill eliminating registration stickers, citing concerns that the stickers help law enforcement quickly identify registered vehicles; that bill was referred to Finance. The committee also referred the road salt bill and the supplemental rail-worker protection bill to Finance, while some other measures were referred onward to Codes or Consumer Protection. The meeting closed after the supplemental rail-worker protection bill was added at the end of the agenda and reported with bipartisan support. Overall, the session emphasized transportation safety, worker protections, and administrative updates to vehicle and highway law.

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• Obviously, when people have slowly worsening mobility, time isn't as big of a factor because they have
• that have There are usually people that have slowly<00:11:06.160> worsening<00:11:06.880> mobility
• ,<00:11:07.839> um slowly worsening mobility, um slowly worsening mobility, um so<00:11:08.560

Bills: SCR63, SCR8, SCR160, SCR90, SCR93

Keywords: disability, accessibility, healthcare communication, sign language interpreters, deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, auxiliary aids, building permits, seniors, health care, safety modifications, county regulations, expedited processing, housing ladder, move-up housing, subsidized housing, public housing, affordable housing, housing mobility

Summary: The House Committee on Human Services and Homelessness heard several resolutions focused on disability access, housing, and support for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries. SCR 63 SD1 would have the Disability and Communication Access Board study communication needs in health care settings for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind and revise provider guidance; testimony was strongly supportive, including from the board, a physician, and a family member who described harmful delays in care, and the committee later recommended passage as is. SCR 8 would require counties to act within 45 days on completed permit applications for home modifications needed for an older adult or person with a disability; testimony noted delays in permitting and financing, and the committee recommended passage as is. The committee also heard SCR 160, which urges state housing agencies to create a “housing ladder” program to help individuals and families move from subsidized to unsubsidized housing. Hawaii Public Housing Authority and other agencies supported the concept, and DHS described its family self-sufficiency program and said prior federal resident-services funding had declined over the past 20 years. The committee acknowledged the program may already exist in some form but still recommended adoption of the resolution as is. SCR 90 would ask county planning departments to establish kupuna-friendly building permit requirements for parking accessibility in private businesses. The committee moved it forward with an HD1 for technical amendments; a member raised concern that the measure did not specify the age threshold for “kupuna,” and said they would vote with reservations. Finally, SCR 93 would direct DHHL and the Statewide Office of Homelessness and Housing Solutions to develop a coordinated support and stabilization pathway for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries experiencing homelessness or very low income. DHHL said it is already operating a transitional housing effort called Ka Leo Opu Mama for about 18 beneficiaries using more than $6 million in federal Nah Ho Sa funds, with no dedicated state funding, and the committee recommended passage as is. The meeting ended with the chair thanking testifiers and members and adjourning the hearing.

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• and black to citizens in general and black to citizens in general and black people in particular.
• I get that. every general employer. I get that. every general employer.
• So generally So we don't enforce them. So generally So we don't enforce them.
• In 2022, we generated 3.49 science. In 2022, we generated 3.49 science.
• In 2022, we generated 3.49 million. In 2023, we generated 3.6 million.

Bills: HB265, HB146, SB254, HB202, HB3, HB42, SB18

Keywords: resisting arrest, penalties, criminal justice, law enforcement, public safety, youthful offender, capital murder, victims' rights, SB254, Alabama, statute of limitations, civil procedure, civil action, sex offense, sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, survivor rights, tolling, disability, minor plaintiff

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• millennial generation who are in<00:57:50.680> their<00:57:50.880> Prime<00:57:51.400>
• He added that in his community, he has talked to first-generation homeowners who say they bought the
• But clearly taxes and insurance are an upwardly mobile and growing piece of the payment, which can’t
• But clearly taxes and insurance are an upwardly mobile and growing piece of the payment, which can’t
• uh and and a growing upwardly mobile uh and and a growing piece<01:03:15.920> of<01:03:16.079

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We've got to mobilize the next 85%. And so we've got all of the forces that be behind us.
• Are there other options of fluids that might work to mobilize more oil off that rock?
• Just essentially save the general fund dollars because those were allowable expenses.
• Are generally they meant to be paid in the next biennium after they're drawn on?
• For the first item, there's $140 million that's transferred to the general fund.

Summary: The Budget Section Leadership Division met with a quorum present and approved the March 18 minutes. The committee first heard an update from the Petroleum Council on oil and gas activity, which described North Dakota production as holding steady around 1.1 to 1.2 million barrels per day despite lower prices and market volatility. The presentation emphasized that efficiency gains, longer laterals, and improved completion technology are allowing operators to sustain output while activity shifts north in the Bakken. Members asked about gas taxation, natural gas liquids, flaring, and enhanced oil recovery; the witness said gas is taxed by volume, most liquids are handled through oil lines or gas processing, and the state’s EOR pilot projects and new gas infrastructure are intended to help hold production flat and expand future recovery. The committee then received a presentation from the Tax Department on the federal “big beautiful bill” and its effect on North Dakota income tax collections. The department explained that most of the federal changes were extensions of existing Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions, but several items — including the larger standard deduction, senior deduction, tip and overtime exclusions, auto loan interest deduction, and business expensing changes — affect state collections. Revised estimates showed a smaller-than-expected impact on individual income tax, with the department suggesting a net cash effect in the range of roughly $30 million to $35 million when business and individual effects are combined, plus a possible one-time distortion from large oil-field transactions in fiscal year 2025. Members asked which provisions apply to standard versus itemized returns, and the department clarified that most of the individual provisions apply broadly, while the SALT-related item is itemizer-specific. OMB then reported on major capital projects and facility funding. Updates included Capitol grounds improvements such as 18th-floor renovations, wayfinding, augmented reality displays for the Rough Rider Hall of Fame, tree management and lighting studies, and restroom and parking reconfiguration in the tower. OMB also described security upgrades at the governor’s residence, where human remains were discovered on site and are being handled with historical and legal review. The state hospital project in Jamestown remains on schedule for substantial completion in winter 2027 and opening in spring 2028, with costs currently estimated a little over $292 million and a line of credit expected to be drawn in April 2027. The North Central State Office Building in Minot is under construction, with a $5.6 million line of credit already accessed. OMB also reported on the State Facility Maintenance Fund, noting about $1.1 million spent so far on projects such as the Liberty Memorial Building roof and foundation work, Capitol window replacement, boiler replacement, and kitchen remodeling. Finally, Legislative Council staff reviewed the interim compliance report on legislative intent and state trust funds. The report highlighted the status of multiple lines of credit, including those for the state hospital and Minot office building, and noted that the executive budget will likely need to include repayment planning for about $350 million of expected outstanding balances. Other updates included the Bank of North Dakota profit transfer schedule, litigation pool spending, the new Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship, the Missouri River Correctional Center planning effort, HHS items such as FMAP and child care assistance, Job Service’s unemployment insurance modernization project, and DPI school aid turnback estimates. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

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• see, our impact on our country is huge, and we also serve as an engine for vocational and upward mobility
• HBCUs are national leaders in education, growth, and social mobility, as I mentioned earlier.
• > Association founding body, the General Association founding body, the General Association of
• > lifetime<00:40:28.079> earnings that are generated lifetime earnings that are generated
• And I can tell you, this is generational<01:02:29.040> change.

Keywords: This meeting is taking place on location at the Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Building Room 238 using on site equipment., 958, all

Summary: The interim Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity met at Kentucky State University and heard a presentation from President Kofi Aapo and Vice President Michael Dorsy on the university’s role as an HBCU and its current priorities. They emphasized Kentucky State’s impact on Black student outcomes nationally, its focus on workforce development, civic leadership, innovation, and economic mobility, and its efforts to grow enrollment, expand dual-credit partnerships, and launch a prison education program. They also described House Bill 250’s role in prompting program review and the creation or expansion of market-aligned offerings, including manufacturing engineering, agricultural engineering, biological and agricultural engineering, social work, criminal justice, and expanded online programs through “Thoroughbred Global.” A major topic was Kentucky State’s move toward STEM and applied programs. President Aapo said the university is diversifying beyond liberal arts to meet workforce demand and cited plans for a PhD in agroecology, which he said would help farmers adapt to climate conditions and would be federally funded. He also discussed the nursing program as the fastest-growing on campus, partnerships with health systems that pay tuition and guarantee jobs, and the need for a new nursing facility. He said the current nursing space is inadequate and that a new building could double or triple enrollment in the program. He also described a mobile health initiative intended to bring preventive care and health education to underserved areas of the state. Members asked questions about the nursing building, STEM strategy, teacher preparation, dual credit, prison education, and student readiness. Senator Bledsoe asked about the shift toward STEM, and Aapo said the strategy is based on student demand and data from House Bill 250. Senator Berg requested a list of dual-credit partners and encouraged long-term tracking of prison education participants to study outcomes such as recidivism; Aapo said the university has not yet begun that research but intends to. Senator Tidner asked about remedial needs, and Aapo said KSU found more than 100 students with zero GPAs when he arrived and is using co-requisite support and tutoring to address English and math deficiencies. Representative Brown and others highlighted the historical and ongoing value of HBCUs, and no votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting.

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• people with documentation, but there's nothing in your bill that's going to create more staff and mobile
• So I'm generally familiar with the decision.
• And so if we had mobile teams go into communities, if you worked with urban leagues and United Ways,

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• We are going to have an amazing industry in Florida to really create advanced air mobility and industry
• And I thank you for your generous time today. Thank you.
• According to a study by Cambridge Mobile telematics, 34% of drivers in Florida were distracted the minute

Keywords: 999, senate, all