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• note that we're accepting written testimony through the position letter portal on the committee's website
• As a network working with student advocates, it is central to our systems change strategy, and every

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Human Services heard several homelessness, public benefits, and aging-related bills. SB 748 would expand Encampment Resolution Funding to support safe parking sites for people living in cars or RVs, require quarterly reporting from HCD on outcomes, and direct LAO evaluation; supporters said it would help local governments reduce RV encampments while connecting people to housing and services. SB 290 would repeal the CalWORKs immunization sanction that reduces aid when parents cannot provide acceptable proof of a child’s vaccination; supporters argued the penalty unfairly harms families already in poverty and can worsen instability, while no opposition testified. SB 606 would define “functional zero” for overall and unsheltered homelessness and require local jurisdictions to plan for and report on the housing and interim shelter needed to reach that goal; supporters said it would add accountability and focus on reducing unsheltered homelessness, and one group moved from opposition to neutral after amendments. SB 433 would create an income-based room-and-board cap and personal needs allowance for all Medi-Cal assisted living participants in residential care facilities for the elderly, not just SSI recipients; supporters said it would prevent eviction and homelessness among low-income seniors and people with disabilities, and facility groups withdrew opposition or moved to neutral after amendments. SB 761 would require students applying for Cal Grants to be notified that they may be eligible for CalFresh and given information on how to apply; supporters said it would address widespread student food insecurity and low enrollment among eligible students. The committee accepted amendments on the bills, and all of the measures discussed were reported out on 7-0 or similar unanimous votes to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, with the consent calendar also approved unanimously.

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• It plays a central role in highlighting the legacy of Juneteenth through powerful exhibitions, education
• And there is a website that you can go and look at. at the whole 500 Freedom Colonies.

Bills: HB1397, HB1886, HB3088, HB4187, HB4229, HB4230, HB5032, HCR6, HCR34, HCR50, HCR55, HCR58, HCR70, HCR71, HCR72, HCR74, HCR75, HCR80, HCR86, HCR93, HCR100, HCR107, HCR116, HCR117, HCR6

Keywords: Texas Constitution, Declaration of Independence, victory or death letter, display, historic preservation, lifeguard requirements, public beaches, municipalities, county regulations, exemptions, Parks and Wildlife, procurement, goods and services, revenue generation, Texas legislature, historical preservation, Texas Historical Commission, fees, nonprofit organizations, fundraising

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• One of my early projects was commissioned by family farmers in central Illinois.
• inaccurate, incomplete, absolutely wrong information and actually provided them a handout. with a website

Keywords: SBA, small business, nominations, Bill Briggs, Casey Mulligan, regulations, capital access, public support

Summary: The Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship convened to consider the nominations of Bill Briggs for Deputy Administrator of the SBA and Dr. Casey Mulligan for Chief Counsel for Advocacy. The discussions highlighted the critical role of the SBA in promoting small businesses, with emphasis on overcoming challenges posed by excessive regulations and the need for improved access to capital. Several committee members expressed their concerns over recent layoffs within the SBA and the closure of district offices, which they believe undermine support for small businesses across the nation. The committee meeting saw extensive dialogue about the implications of regulations on small business operations and how the nominees plan to address these issues if confirmed. Public support for the nominees was acknowledged through letters from various stakeholders who advocate for small business interests.

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• SALES NOTICES MUST BE PUBLISHED ON A PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE WEBSITE WERE IN CIRCULATION NEWSPAPER FOR TWO
• EVERYTHING SHOULD BE THROUGH THE CLERK AND IF YOU ASKED ME WE SHOULD HAVE ONE CENTRAL PLACE FOR ALL THIS

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So, Donnie Parin, for Central Facilities, for example, will have a list of the things he wants to fix
• facilities for example will for Central facilities for example will have<01:30:36.719> a<01:30
• One is what we call Central Facilities, which used to be two or three bureaus, and three years ago the
• <01:38:03.360> facilities<01:38:04.239> which what we call Central facilities which
• that I told you about beautiful website that I told you about um<01:54:04.520> and<01:54:05.239

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a work session on the Department of Business and Economic Affairs’ budget, with testimony from division leadership on staffing, funding sources, and program changes. Early discussion focused on vacant positions in the agency, including a senior planner tied to FEMA requirements, a federally funded program assistant, a program specialist to be reclassified during a planning reorganization, and two Housing Champions positions that were authorized but not funded in the current biennium and are requested for 2026-27. The witnesses also explained that temporary welcome center positions are filled as funds allow, and that the agency’s requested general fund increase is driven largely by the Division of Travel and Tourism Development and its formula-based funding. Members then reviewed rest areas, welcome centers, outdoor recreation, economic development, procurement, and workforce opportunity lines. The department said there are 12 rest areas, with 5.8 million foot counts in FY 24, and that welcome centers are generally open year-round, though Sutton is currently closed and staffing relies on a mix of full-time and temporary employees. The outdoor recreation position is federally funded through USDA and supports business outreach, trade shows, and industry promotion. In economic development, the agency said increased dues reflect participation in the Northern Borders Regional Commission, and that a marketing line item is intended to support recruitment and promotion of growth industries such as advanced manufacturing and life sciences. The Apex Accelerator Program was described as a state-federal partnership requiring a state match and providing government contracting assistance to businesses, while the Office of Workforce Opportunity was explained as a federally funded WIOA-related effort administered through multiple agencies and subrecipients. A major point of discussion was the proposed reduction to the Small Business Development Center, which members said had generated significant public concern. The department described SBDC as a highly effective technical assistance program for new and small businesses, but said the cut was one of the few places it felt it had room to reduce funding. Members asked about federal support and matching requirements for various programs, and the department said less than half of its overall budget is generally funded by the state and that some programs require state match. The committee also discussed travel and tourism marketing and the Joint Promotional Program, with the department saying those funds support broader advertising campaigns and grants to chambers and trade associations for events such as Bike Week, Restaurant Week, and the Seafood Festival. No votes were taken during the work session.

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• We have that available on OHE's website already.
• This is a centralized dedicated space that collocates faculty from all disciplines and student success
• This is a centralized dedicated space that collocates faculty from all disciplines and student success
• This is a centralized academic house.
• This is a centralized dedicated<00:58:08.840> space<00:58:09.359> that<00:58:09.560>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Spreadsheets will be available to the public upon posting on the website.
• It’s already posted on the website, so it’s there.
• upon and posting on the website. upon and posting on the website.
• <00:44:58.240> So, It's already posted on the website.
• So, It's already posted on the website.

Bills: HB235, HB236, HB565, HB237, HB238, HB239, HB240, HB241, HB242, HB235, HB236, HB565, HB237, HB238, HB239, HB240, HB241, HB242

Keywords: social media, age verification, minors, under 16, children online safety, online privacy, platform regulation, deceptive trade practice, Attorney General, civil penalties, punitive damages, consumer protection, account creation, algorithmic feeds, internet safety, youth social media, HB236, Baldwin County, Board of Equalization, per diem

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• heat in this building is centrally heat in this building is centrally controlled<00:07:44.560>
• on the department website somewhere? on the department website somewhere?
• or other sort of government websites.
• Encourage you to take a our website.
• <03:41:19.040> We website. So that uh is transparent. We website.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• They are also listed in our report and on our website.
• uh per our statute they on our website uh per our statute they are<00:03:19.840> Statewide<00
• That report is on our website.
• um and we are currently working website um and we are currently working with<00:09:13.800> that
• The plans must be available on the school website and in paper form in designated areas.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• /c><00:39:04.560> court<00:39:04.880> for<00:39:05.119> the<00:39:05.359> central
• The district court for the central The district court for the central district<00:39:06.400>
• data warehousing for all central data warehousing for all portable<02:15:40.960> water<02:15:
• The full fiscal note can be found on our committee website outlining the proposed increase in penalties
• The full fiscal note can be found on our committee website outlining the proposed increase in penalties

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House returned from recess and took up S. 208, a bill on standards for law enforcement identification. The House Judiciary Committee explained that it had rewritten the bill into a model-policy approach focused on Vermont state and local agencies, rather than imposing direct requirements on all law enforcement, because of constitutional and preemption concerns raised by a recent Ninth Circuit decision. The amended bill would direct the Law Enforcement Advisory Board to develop a statewide policy on officer identification and facial coverings by July 2027, require agencies to adopt a consistent policy by October 1, 2027, and deem agencies to have adopted the model policy if they do not act. The committee reported the bill favorably on a 6-5 vote. Members then debated an amendment offered by Representatives Berbeco and McGill to restore federal officers to the bill. Supporters argued that public authority should not be anonymous, that visible identification is necessary for transparency, accountability, and public trust, and that the bill should apply to federal agents as well as state and local officers. They said the amendment included exemptions for undercover work, tactical teams, protective equipment, and safety concerns, and argued Vermont should not wait for courts to resolve every constitutional question before acting. Opponents on the Judiciary Committee said the language remained likely unconstitutional and could jeopardize the bill’s passage; the committee had found the amendment unfavorable on an 8-1 vote. The floor debate continued with several members speaking in favor of the amendment, including arguments that other states have adopted similar requirements and that Vermont should lead on the issue. One member raised a point of order that was not sustained, and the Speaker ruled federal authority relevant to the question. The transcript ends while debate on the amendment was still underway, after a request for a roll-call vote was granted, with no final floor vote on the amendment shown in the excerpt.

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• We have to have aggressive and assertive public safety central mental health outreach.
• The overwhelming majority of people who are homeless in Austin are either from Central Texas or they.
• .. ...who are homeless in Austin are either from Central Texas or first experienced homelessness there
• We don't have a public mental health hospital in Austin or Travis County or Central Texas.
• We are implementing centralization and have expanded our efforts statewide independently.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• In fact, I went on their websites in the first house policy committee hearings.
• So students will have that information, can learn already through those websites about how to apply,
• But there are scholarships from Google, for example, that are listed on this website, and it's important
• option to opt in or opt out... ...scholarships from Google, for example, that are listed on this website
• Many of these small businesses don't even have websites, let alone website capabilities to comply with

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Sepúlveda, I just want to say thank you so much for coming up and being a voice on behalf of South Central
• Being from the Central Texas area, growing up in rock my whole life, I also know that most of the rock
• Thank you. in the central Texas area. All right, so the enforcement guy. Yes, sir.
• like a rough ride and sounds a whole lot like what we got into in Montgomery County with the same Central
• Texas Central, North Central Texas Council of Government. in 2024 population of the COG was 8,400,000

Bills: HB1520, HB1525, HB1530, HB1535, HB2068, HB2091, HB2347, HB2372, HB2805, HB2815, HB2867, HB3154, HB3482, HB3483, HB3663, HB3781, HB3901, HB3915, HB4135, HB4153, HB4158, HB4329, HB4331

Keywords: Angelina and Neches River Authority, river authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Sunset Act, Special District Local Laws Code, local government, natural resources, board of directors, director training, board governance, public testimony, open meetings, public information, conflict of interest, ethics, complaint system, general manager, board president, staggered terms, removal of director

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• This bill relates to the operation of the Wood County Central Hospital District of Wood County.
• This bill relates to the operation of the Wood County Central Hospital District of Wood County.
• This is publishing taxpayer information on what they pay on the taxpayer website. Move passage.
• All this bill does is try to find out what a fair rate is and take care of a central need. Mr.
• Central and beneficial. The gentlelady's time has expired. Thank you. Ms. Baker. Ms.

Bills: HB2293, HB2694, HB2999, HB3694, HB3254, HB4662, HB5629, HB5632, HB5675, HB5664, HB5671, HB5680, HB5682, HB5693, HB4158, HB5695, HB4669, HB5696, HB5698, HB5677, HB5699, HB5694, HCR81, HCR83, HCR84, HCR89, HCR111, HCR142, HR868, SB682, SB1351, SB1895, SB1931, SB2141, SB3044, SCR1, SCR6, SCR37, SB458, SB482, SB927, SB984, SB651, SB1620, SB2124, SB2448, SB841, SB843, SB402, SB2662, SB2053, SB2332, SB2112, SB745, SB1247, SB1789, HB75, HB5354, HB4683, HB4847, HB1449, HB3833, HB265, HB1845, HB 108, HB1960, HB1955, HB2512, HB2581, HB2803, HB1738, HB636, HB2638, HB2655, HB871, HB 1107, HB1765, HB1822, HB3679, HB4099, HB3732, HB3171, HB3749, HB2814, HB3977, HB4204, HB4207, HB4449, HB1820, HB1876, HB1939, HB1347, HB2593, HB2136, HB2658, HB2757, HB2080, HB3063, HB3006, HB2844, HB3241, HB3680, HB3169, HB2078, HB2507, HB4559, HB3405, HB475, HB3463, HB3441, HB3520, HB3178, HB158, HB2060, HB4991, HB1991, HB5596, HB2014, HB2731, HB2417, HB2399, HB2301, HB3335, HB3234, HB3320, HB4848, HB4748, HB4769, HB4795, HB2086, HB2234, HB4916, HB5624, HB4505, HB5093, HB5302, HB5402, HB5606, HB4630, HB4924, HB3339, HB3793, HB3631, HB4882, HB5509, HB5499, HB5520, SB1177, SB1559, SB746, SB434, SB1383, SB1214, SB1079, SB3031, SB2141, SB2185, SB1895, SB1241, SB901, SB1883, SB552, HB 1249, HJR218, HB5623, SB687, SB1332, SB458, SB482, SB927, SB984, SB651, SB1620, SB2124, SB2448, SB841, SB843, SB402, SB2662, SB2053, SB2332, SB2112, SB745, SB1247, SB1789, HCR76, HCR127, HCR9, HCR40, HCR118, HR559, HCR59, HCR135, HCR141, HCR46, HCR109, HCR10, SB3037

Keywords: Sweeny Hospital District, board of directors, local governance, elections, healthcare administration, Brazoria Drainage District, commissioners, vacancies, resignation, hydrogen vehicles, weight limitations, transportation, environmental impact, clean energy, deep fake, intimate depictions, consent, digital media, criminal penalties, State Board of Education

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• Recommends $2.6 million for C2 Section 7 appropriation for website modernization, while the LFC recommends
• that I could turn this... ...a list somewhere on your website that I could turn this high level into
• with the exception of our modernization to improve the statewide voter database, the funding for website
• Where would I find those on the website? Is that where I would find them or somewhere else? Mr.
• And Madam Chair, Central Consolidated School District is unique because it covers a majority of the Navajo

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

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• in the second section there's $350,000 for additional trees for the complex mall benches along the central
• the second section, there's $350,000 for additional trees for the complex mall benches along the central
• File 2, organization charts posted, requiring agencies to post their organization charts on their websites
• language<01:09:06.400> uh<01:09:06.600> previously<01:09:07.159> in websites
• the language uh previously in websites the language uh previously in house<01:09:07.560> File

Bills: HF627, HF474, HF361, HF1837

Keywords: HF627, fiscal note, fiscal notes, Minnesota Legislature, state government, committee procedure, ranking minority member, minority party, standing committee, Ways and Means, Finance Committee, legislative process, budget analysis, fiscal impact, Minnesota Statutes 3.98, committee chair, legislative transparency, HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice

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• website that describe on the gr website website that describe on the gr website that<01:04:59.960
• through a bunch of pictures on a website through a bunch of pictures on a website but<02:50:14.600
• If any of these are such that you want to see them, we have them on our website.
• <03:07:35.120> so and available on our website so and available on our website so something
• at taylor.well@nh.gov if the member would rather not search for them on the website.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee meeting began with an overview from the Legislative Budget Assistant Office on how Ways and Means will work with agencies and leadership during the budget and revenue-estimating process. Staff explained that the governor’s budget is still being developed, agencies are cautious about going on record early, and the committee will use worksheets and updated fiscal reports to track estimates. The presentation emphasized that the fiscal year 2025 budget status is a point-in-time snapshot and remains fluid because the annual comprehensive financial report has been delayed, which could change the beginning balances for both the general fund and education trust fund. The budget update highlighted that the general fund is currently stronger than originally assumed, while the education trust fund is weaker. The speaker said the general fund began FY25 with a much larger balance than expected, while the education trust fund came in lower due to higher-than-budgeted adequacy spending and weaker business tax performance. Revenue trends showed the general fund slightly ahead year to date, but the education trust fund down significantly. The committee also discussed unbudgeted appropriations, including attorney general litigation, legal settlements, abandoned property claims, adequacy true-ups, and education freedom accounts, as well as the role of lapses and off-budget items in the final balance. Members asked about the delayed liquor commission audit and whether it could affect revenue forecasts. Staff said the delay was mainly caused by the commission’s switch in point-of-sale systems and staffing losses, but did not expect major ongoing reporting issues. They also noted that liquor fund variances are more likely tied to Medicaid expansion costs than to commission operations. The governor’s office was said to be working on possible budget reductions, but no January request to the fiscal committee was expected. Commissioner Lindsay Stepp of the Department of Revenue Administration then presented an overview of state revenue sources, focusing first on the meals and rentals tax. She explained that DRA administers 14 taxes that account for most state revenue, and that meals and rentals tax growth has slowed after strong post-pandemic gains. She described factors affecting the tax, including employment, inflation, fuel and food prices, wages, and weather, and noted that online platforms like Airbnb have improved compliance by collecting and remitting tax on behalf of hosts. Members asked about short-term rental compliance and how DRA identifies unlicensed rentals; Stepp said referrals, anonymous tips, and platform data help enforcement.

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• <01:51:24.840> electronic be required that websites electronic be required that websites electronic
• It goes to a central location on the mainland. Really? I...
• it would go to a central location and they would respond there and then they would forward numbers to
• Plus, on our website, we show basically some of what that transition would entail.
• Yeah, and we can do another website visit after he's the mayor for Kalaupapa.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Ways and Means and Health and Human Services committees heard Hawaii Health Systems Corporation’s biennium budget request, with testimony from HHSC leadership on the Hilo/Big Island region (HTH 212) and the Oahu region (HTH 215), plus discussion of capital improvement projects and systemwide partnerships. HHSC described its role as the rural healthcare safety net, serving a high share of Medicare, Medicaid/Quest, and uninsured patients, and said its costs are elevated by state employee fringe benefits, which it said are about 64% compared with roughly 30% in the private sector. HHSC also said pandemic-era federal aid, including relief funds and PPP loans totaling about $100 million, reduced the need for general fund support in prior years. For HTH 212, HHSC said its general fund request for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 was higher than the governor’s recommendation because of rising insurance, pharmaceutical, and contractor labor costs, and because it includes $13.2 million in FY 2026 and $2.3 million in FY 2027 for Epic electronic medical record implementation in East Hawaii. For HTH 215, HHSC said the requested general funds were aligned with the governor’s recommendation, in part because of increased Medicaid reimbursement rates for long-term care facilities under prior legislation. HHSC also said it was restoring a special fund ceiling so the region could spend its cash collections on operations. Members asked about the 64% fringe rate, and HHSC explained the difference was mainly due to defined-benefit pension and retiree health insurance costs, which private hospitals generally do not bear at the same level. Members also asked about the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home, and HHSC said operations would be funded through the general fund corporation for the home when it opens, with management by Ohana Pacific, but no additional legislative operating funds were being requested at that time. Other questions focused on staffing and vacancies, including an abolished procurement position and an ongoing IT help desk recruitment need. HHSC highlighted several capital and partnership projects, including a $25 million state CIP request matched by $25 million from the Benioff family for the Benioff Health Center, an ER expansion and reconfiguration at Corner Community Hospital, and $7.5 million in each fiscal year for Kauai EMR capital funds to join the Epic platform. Testimony also described collaborations with Queen’s, the University of California San Francisco, Hawaii Pacific Health, the Hawaii Cancer Consortium, the Department of Health, and the state hospital to improve specialty access, clinical trials, behavioral health, and patient placement across the system.

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• alignment with HEDIS measures that the payers already have published, training providers, and a centralized
• <01:14:34.159> referral centralized referral centralized referral Network<01:14:36.199> this
• the Department of Commerce has to publicly post all conducted evaluations on a publicly available website
• the Department of Commerce has to publicly post all conducted evaluations on a publicly available website
• within 30 days which is already website within 30 days which is already done<01:35:37.280> in

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• :26.240> a with the transition of the office to a with the transition of the office to a centralized
• centralized centralized State State State model<00:42:30.720> Mr<00:42:31.160> chander
• This means our website, which is a really valuable resource for researchers, journalists, practitioners
• which is a really this means our website which is a really valuable<01:19:17.679> res<01:19:18.320
• We have our website. The funding goes to research, and research is expensive.

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