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• Amy, without chickens and All the things, would you mind calling roll and members just reply with a "buck
• buck"?
• Buck buck. That's my girl. She's totally here. Representatives Abbott. Here. Albert. Here. Booth.

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• Um Representative Buck, can >> Thank you.
• </c><01:30:23.760><c> Representative</c><01:30:24.320><c> Buck.</c> &gt;&gt; Allen. Nay.
• Representative Buck. &gt;&gt; Allen. Nay. Representative Buck. &gt;&gt; Huh.<01:30:26.320><c> Yes.
• &gt;&gt; Buck.<01:30:27.679><c> I.</c><01:30:28.239><c> Representative</c><01:30:28.880><c> Cha.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Buck. I. Representative Cha. &gt;&gt; Buck. I. Representative Cha. &gt;&gt; I.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I'll get you 20 bucks later, but long time. So thanks for never giving up on this.
• I'll get you 20 bucks later, but long time. So thanks for never giving up on this.
• I'll<00:21:15.160><c> get</c><00:21:15.360><c> you</c><00:21:15.440><c> 20</c><00:21:15.720><c> bucks
• later, but uh I'll get you 20 bucks later, but uh long<00:21:18.280><c> time.
• </c><01:16:08.520><c> in</c> certain child care workforce programs in certain child care workforce programs

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• This is not a new program, fees, or a change to the bonding. This is just a...
• We administer the federal program.
• Otherwise, they would have to be under the RCRA program, which is the hazardous waste division.”
• That’s a voluntary program. You can manage them as hazardous waste if you want.
• Because, as you know, if natural gas was seven bucks, we'd all be hooping and hollering, right?

Summary: The House Natural Resources Committee met on April 29, 2026, with a quorum present and took up several bills related to property rights, expropriation, renewable energy recycling, and local permitting. Representative Domangue first presented HCR 80 on private property rights, using it to highlight the 2025 landman code of conduct and the need for stronger guardrails in expropriation negotiations. She then deferred the resolution in order to allow Chairman Geymann to present HB 841, which was described as establishing a code of conduct for landmen and expropriation-related negotiations. The committee heard testimony and watched video examples from landowners describing intimidation, inadequate compensation offers, and the need for fair treatment. Amendments were adopted to broaden the bill to all certificate holders, prohibit threats about court costs and attorney fees, shorten response times, and add graduated fines and public posting for violations. HB 841 was reported favorably as amended, with no opposition cards recorded. The committee then considered HB 621 by Representative Coates, which would require recycling of decommissioned renewable energy infrastructure to the extent practical. After discussion with DEQ, the bill was amended to clarify that existing universal waste rules apply and to remove language that would have required the renewable facility owner to pay decommissioning costs in that section; the effective date was set for January 1, 2027. Testimony from renewable energy industry representatives supported the measure and explained that solar panels and related components can be recycled at high rates, with established markets for recovered materials. The committee adopted the amendments and reported HB 621 favorably. Next, Representative Jacob Landry presented HB 595, aimed at preventing local governments from unreasonably delaying or impeding energy projects through permit requirements, especially road permits affecting Haynesville Shale operations. After amendment, the bill required timely action on local road permits and deemed them approved if not acted on within 30 days. Supporters emphasized the economic importance of the Haynesville and the need for predictable permitting, while opponents argued the bill could further erode local authority, particularly regarding carbon capture and sequestration. The committee reported HB 595 favorably. Landry then presented HB 1191, creating a certificate of compliance process for oilfield and exploration and production sites to provide a cleaner path for cleanup, finality, and future investment. The bill drew technical and substantive amendments, including changes to definitions, confidentiality, and the role of DEQ; discussion continued over whether the bill should be deferred to allow more time to work through the remaining issues.

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• The program isn't just enough.
• The Class II underground injection control program applies to produced water disposal wells that have
• There was also a component that would allow training programs for law enforcement to...
• and degree and certificate programs.
• About the same temperature as the surface of the Sun.

Bills: HB1647, HB2612, HB3125, HB3158, HB3240, HB3506, HB3516, HB3707

Keywords: carbon sequestration, environmental policy, Texas, energy, climate change, regulatory council, geothermal energy, workforce development, education and training, energy industry, apprenticeship, energy production, energy policy, renewable energy, state council, administrative law, public information, transparency, government accountability, judicial process

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• So one of the new things we just did is a new online software program that helps better tracking on your
• </c><00:04:19.600><c> that</c><00:04:19.720><c> helps</c> like online software program that helps like
• online software program that helps better<00:04:20.359><c> tracking</c><00:04:20.720><c> on</c><00:04
• I'm not sure if I can speak to which technology will get the biggest bang for your buck necessarily.
• I'm not sure if I can speak to which technology will get the biggest bang for your buck necessarily.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard and discussed three nominations to the 911 Board: Matthew Kurara (Governor’s Message 505), Re Mahuna (Governor’s Message 614), and Rebecca Liberman/Weberman (Governor’s Message 661). Kurara, a Honolulu Police Department communications captain, said he would bring PSAP and dispatch experience to the board, with a focus on Next Generation 911, better coordination among PSAPs, and recruiting and retaining telecommunicators. Mahuna, a longtime Hawaiʻi Police Department officer and current board member, emphasized his emergency-response experience during disasters on the Big Island and his support for improving communication through Next Generation 911, including the new joint call center on Hawaiʻi Island. Liberman, the board’s VoIP representative and a Charter/Spectrum government affairs director, said she was continuing her second term and would keep working on legislative and government issues, including the statutory change removing “enhanced” from the board’s name to better support Next Gen efforts. Members asked each nominee about rural coverage, redundancy, training, broadband, radio-system limitations, and how Next Generation 911 would affect service in places like Puna and other rural areas. The nominees generally said the system is designed with redundancy so service would revert to backup systems if new technology fails, and that the main challenges in rural areas are often broader communications or radio issues rather than 911 itself. Kurara and Mahuna both said each PSAP currently handles much of its own training, though there is interest in more standardization and national best practices. Liberman explained that VoIP calls generally work over the internet and may benefit from Next Gen, but that location/address issues for some internet-based calling services may still need further review. The committee also discussed public education about text-to-911, the use of technologies such as FirstNet, and whether the E911 special fund ceiling needed to be raised again. Mahuna said he did not see a current need to raise the ceiling further. Written testimony was received in support of all three nominees, including support from public officials, law enforcement, county agencies, and private individuals. No opposition testimony was noted, and the chair said decisions would be made later with the other nominees.

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• The next slide highlights a project funded through the MHCR program.
• their district, and Senator Draheim has seen $3.5 million in investment in their program, along with
• This program is a Homeownership Center.
• We were volunteering in after-school programs.
• </c> University of Minnesota CURA program University of Minnesota CURA program actually<01:12:47.320>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Through the pouring rain, snow, or burning sun she was always there looking out for all of us.

Bills: SB2232, SCR1, SCR6, SCR15, SCR27, SCR32

Keywords: Unplug Texas Day, digital detox, family activities, outdoor recreation, community engagement, crossing guard, school crossing guard, crosswalk safety, school safety, student pedestrian safety, traffic safety, elementary school, campus safety, pedestrian awareness, bicycle safety, traffic regulations, commemorative resolution, appreciation day, Texas Legislature, honorary designation

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• Through the pouring rain, snow, or burning sun, she was always there looking out for all of us.

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• </c> programs. Certainly that's applauded. programs. Certainly that's applauded.
• </c> overall health of your program. overall health of your program.
• EGI program equated close to 23%. EGI program equated close to 23%.
• </c> the whole 950 bucks. the whole 950 bucks.
• </c> is tied to health insurance program. is tied to health insurance program.

Keywords: 916, all

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• . program. program.
• </c> solar program since the day it opened. solar program since the day it opened.
• There was the ARR version of the program, the VOS version of the program.
• There was the ARR version of the program, the VOS version of the program.
• > started</c> program, green energy program started program, green energy program started with<01:31:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Make sure we're getting bang for the buck in wildfire spending.
• Make sure we're getting bang for the buck in wildfire spending.
• We have concerns related to the Opt-in CEC AB205 Certification Program. Thank you.
• , it was a 10-year pilot program.
• Hopefully this is going to work in partnership to support all those programs.

Summary: The committee heard several energy and water affordability bills, with extensive testimony on SB 254 by Senator Becker, SB 541 by Senator Becker, SB 453 by Senator Stern, SB 292 by Senator Caballero, and SB 473 by Senator Padilla. SB 254 was presented as a broad utility affordability package addressing short-term climate credits, a Power Fund, tighter scrutiny of rate increases and utility profits, wildfire spending, securitization of future utility costs, and streamlining. Supporters, including TURN and several environmental and public power groups, said it could lower bills and reduce long-term costs; opponents from investor-owned utilities, labor, business, and local government raised concerns about market impacts, insufficient analysis, and the breadth of the bill. The committee approved SB 254 on a 6-3 vote and placed it on call. SB 541 focused on load flexibility and using existing grid capacity more efficiently. Senator Becker described it as a transparency and planning measure to identify cost-effective load shifting and reduce peak demand, while supporters said it could improve resiliency and save money. Several CCAs and utilities opposed the bill in print or unless amended, arguing that some language implied a mandate and that the concept needed more cost-effectiveness analysis; the author said amendments would remove language dividing the state goal among retail suppliers and clarify that the bill is not a procurement mandate. The committee passed SB 541 as amended to Appropriations on a 9-1 vote and left it on call. SB 453 by Senator Stern would return unspent ratepayer-funded microgrid program dollars and was described as a way to keep the lights on and redirect unused funds. It drew support from local government and environmental groups, with PG&E expressing concern about how the bill would affect its ability to spend awarded funds. The committee passed SB 453 as amended to Appropriations on a 12-0 vote. SB 292 by Senator Caballero would require more granular outage and reliability reporting, including census-tract-level data, to better inform resilience planning after PSPS events; utilities opposed unless amended, citing duplicative reporting and regulatory overlap, but the bill passed 12-0 to Appropriations. SB 473 by Senator Padilla would require or expand water utility decoupling to promote conservation and affordability. Supporters, including water utilities, labor, business, and local government groups, argued decoupling stabilizes revenue, supports conservation, and can keep rates lower for low-use customers. The Public Advocates Office opposed, saying prior pilot data showed no conservation benefit and about $1 billion in added costs, and that the CPUC had already rejected similar requests. Committee members questioned the conservation and capital-investment effects of the different rate structures; the author and supporters argued decoupling helps utilities fund infrastructure while allowing lower fixed charges for low-use customers. The transcript ends during that discussion, before a final vote on SB 473 is shown.

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• We would have to create additional programs within our Department of Health and Welfare and the State
• You get a signature, you get paid an extra five bucks.
• You get a signature, you get paid extra five bucks.
• could see about $40 million a year in tax revenue, and told members to think about the disability program
• was hired by the Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho, and they published the Idaho Medical Marijuana Program

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from Tuesday, March 31. It then took up Senate Concurrent Resolution 127, which urges Idaho citizens to reject efforts to place the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act on the ballot. Representative Monks presented the resolution, arguing that the initiative would expand marijuana access without requiring a prescription, could increase black market activity, crime, health problems, and state administrative costs, and would provide little or no clear tax benefit because the proposal is silent on taxation. He and several supporters said Idaho should remain opposed to marijuana legalization and that the legislature should communicate that position to voters. Several members spoke in favor of the resolution, emphasizing concerns about public safety, traffic fatalities, addiction, homelessness, and the influence of out-of-state money in the initiative campaign. Representative Haas objected that the legislature should not interfere with the constitutional citizen initiative process and noted that medical cannabis can help some patients, including cancer patients. Representative Church also questioned the resolution’s approach and argued that the discussion should consider broader national experience rather than focusing on a few states. In response, Monks and other supporters said the resolution was simply a way for the legislature to express its view and discourage signature gathering. The committee heard one telephone testimony from Kirk Kingsberger, who opposed the resolution and said legal markets reduce black markets and could generate significant revenue. After Monks closed, citing a revenue estimate of about $3.9 million and arguing that the state should not emulate other states, the committee voted on the motion to send SCR 127 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation. The motion passed 12 to 2. Afterward, Representative Skaug moved to place House Bill 941 before the committee for immediate consideration, and the committee then adjourned.

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• That is what we call 638 programs.
• That's 50 bucks a year, and that's real.
• If you go to the batting cage and you get 100 pitches and you got to pay 10 bucks, it's 10 bucks.
• It's 10 bucks. Somebody has to pay.
• A low-income telecommunications assistance program and restructured the existing broadband program, making

Keywords: 996, all

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• Arts and Heritage Cabinet, Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Cumberland Forest Conservation Program
• fish and wildlife resources Cumberland Forest<00:04:01.439><c> Conservation</c><00:04:02.159><c> Program
• Um, and so today for our three grant projects from round one of the Cleaner Water Program, which was
• which was approved under house program which was approved under house bill<00:23:58.000><c> one</c><
• And I think we should be getting the most bang for the buck and the most units.

Keywords: 00:01 Call to Order and Roll Call 01:49 Approval of Minutes 02:06 Information Items 03:48 Project Rpt from Finance and Admin Cabinet 14:38 Lease Rpt from Finance and Admin Cabinet 18:50 OFM – Ky Infrastructure Authority 26:40 OFM – Cabinet for Economic Development 31:50 Office of Financial Management 40:40 Remaining 2025 Meeting Dates 41:25 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The meeting opened with prayer and a quorum call, then the committee approved the prior meeting minutes. Staff reported several informational items, including University of Kentucky medical and research equipment purchases, school district debt issues, leasehold improvements, and Kentucky Community and Technical College System bond allocations. The committee then approved a line-item appropriation increase of $350,000 in federal funds for the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ Cumberland Forest Conservation Program, along with two Department of Military Affairs projects: the Ashland Readiness Center window replacement and the MATES HVAC replacement at Fort Knox. It also approved four larger maintenance-pool projects without further action: HVAC and smoke evacuation work at the Kentucky State Penitentiary, HVAC and hot water tank replacements at Oakwood, a Green Bank energy-savings performance project across state facilities, and roof replacement at Lake Barkley Lodge. Members asked about the prison project, the roof procurement process, and whether minority-owned firms receive special bidding preference; staff said capital projects are awarded through open low-bid procurement with qualification and warranty requirements, and that minority participation is preferred but not a bidding criterion. Two lease modifications were approved for Franklin County agencies: an expansion and renovation for the Auditor of Public Accounts and a downsizing and renovation for the Kentucky Workers Compensation Funding Commission. The committee also approved Kentucky Infrastructure Authority items, including a Monticello sewer loan, several Cleaner Water Program grants and reallocations, and a House Bill 1 water grant that required no action. Members questioned engineering costs and were told the KIA board reviews technical details and anomalies before approval. Finally, the committee approved six economic development grants: one EDF grant for V Simple in Jefferson County and five KPDI EDF grants for projects in Breckinridge, Erlanger, Todd, and Washington counties. The last action item was approval of Western Kentucky University’s up-to-$10 million general receipts revenue bond issue for athletic facilities. An informational Kentucky Housing Corporation multifamily bond item prompted concern from members about rising per-unit costs for affordable housing, and they requested further explanation from the housing corporation at a future meeting.

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• I felt like suddenly that the sun was shining and people understood and they were recognizing me, who
• This is through the ORR unaccompanied children program, which supports their safety and education.
• The rehabilitation, the re-entry programs that those entities operate, I've visited them.
• I feel the same way when the Sun Devils lose. Let's keep going. Thank you.
• Program, as we know it as CHIP.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• When I talked to Governor Smiley about it a few years later, on our way up to Sun Valley to do the memorial
• When I talked to Governor Smiley about it a few years later, on our way up to Sun Valley to do the memorial

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from March 17, 18, and 19 by voice vote. It then heard House Bill 894, a transparency measure clarifying that the public may photograph and videotape open county commission, city council, and school board meetings so long as the activity does not interfere, with exceptions for certain correctional and parole-related proceedings and executive sessions. Representative McCann presented the bill, the Idaho Press Club testified in support, and the committee voted to send HB 894 to the floor with a due pass recommendation; Representative Palmer requested to be recorded as voting no. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1300, which would change the appointment process for the directors of Fish and Game, Parks and Recreation, and Transportation so they would be appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate rather than selected by their boards. The sponsor argued this would align those agencies with other state departments, increase transparency, and improve legislative oversight, while saying it would not violate the Harriman Park agreement. Opponents, including Harriman family representatives, sportsmen’s groups, and park supporters, argued the bill would politicize management, conflict with the Harriman gift’s merit-based intent, and could invite litigation or threaten long-standing protections for wildlife and park management. After extensive questioning and debate, the committee passed SB 1300 on an 8-6 roll call vote. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 888, which would place information technology procurement under the Office of Information Technology Services and allow use of a third-party broker for technical and financial analysis. Supporters, including a technology broker and the Nampa Police Department, said the bill would improve expertise, transparency, and savings in complex tech purchases; questions focused on public records, broker neutrality, and how third-party compensation would work. The committee voted to send HB 888 to the floor with a due pass recommendation on an 8-5 roll call vote. House Concurrent Resolution 35 was moved to the bottom of the agenda and then held subject to the call of the chair.

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• It's all over across the state of Idaho, from North Idaho, and we're seeing it in the Ketchum-Sun Valley
• It's all over across the state of Idaho, from North Idaho, and we're seeing it in the Ketchum-Sun Valley

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee heard four bills from Representative Mark Sauter and one from Representative Sean Dygert. House Bill 797 would require fire district and sub-district commissioners to be electors residing in the sub-district for at least 90 consecutive days before appointment or election. Members raised concerns about whether the residency requirement could make it harder to fill seats, but the bill was advanced to the floor on a do pass recommendation. House Bill 765 would allow fire districts, and in some cases library districts, to adjust boundaries through a public process despite existing limits tied to House Bill 389. Supporters said it would help districts align service areas with growth and improve efficiency; one testifier described a local library district boundary change that was hindered by current law. The committee sent the bill to the floor with a do pass recommendation. House Bill 766 would let fire and ambulance districts administer their own development impact fee schedules across multiple cities and counties, rather than requiring separate approvals from each local government. Fire chiefs and city representatives said the change would streamline updates and collection, while some members worried about whether it shifted too much authority to the districts or could affect housing costs. The bill was advanced to the floor with a do pass recommendation. House Bill 767 would allow fire districts to use impact fee revenue for up to 50% of the replacement cost of fire apparatus. Fire chiefs argued this was needed because growth increases wear on equipment and current budget authority is strained, while the Idaho Home Builders Association opposed the bill, warning it could expand impact fee use beyond its original purpose and add to housing costs. After debate, the committee approved the bill on an 8-6 roll call vote and sent it to the floor with a do pass recommendation.

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• I represent Legislative District 28, which is Sun City, Sun City West, and Peoria.

Summary: The House Committee on Science and Technology met for its first meeting of the session, with members and staff introducing themselves and reviewing committee rules and amendment deadlines. The committee then heard several bills, beginning with HB 2121, which would prohibit original equipment manufacturers from disabling consumer electronic devices when owners make modifications, including through firmware or remote updates. Sponsor Rep. Nick Cooper described it as a “True Ownership Act” aimed at consumer products like printers and phones, while members raised concerns about manufacturing, security, and implementation. An amendment by Rep. Fink narrowed the bill to consumer products and excluded commercial, industrial, business-to-business, off-road, and retail-channel equipment. The amendment was adopted, and HB 2121 as amended passed 7-1-1, with one member voting no and one present. The committee next considered HB 2134, which would prohibit Chinese-produced critical infrastructure equipment and restrict government entities and critical communications providers from contracting with Chinese companies that have access to critical infrastructure. Rep. Cooper and supporters framed the bill as a cybersecurity and national security measure, while some members questioned costs, implementation, and the role of the Arizona Corporation Commission. Testimony from State Armor representatives and an attorney cited federal NDAA restrictions, alleged fraud in sales of certain devices, and examples from other states. The Arizona Corporation Commission director said the agency was neutral but would need several new positions to implement the bill. HB 2134 passed 5-4. The committee also approved HB 2451, which updates the Arizona Space Commission’s board terms, extends the strategic plan deadline, and adds astronautic educational opportunities to the commission’s scope. Rep. Justin Wilmeth and Space Commission members described the measure as a technical “trailer bill” to support Arizona’s growing space industry and long-term competitiveness, and the bill passed 8-0. Finally, the committee heard HB 2700, which would create a Technology Study Committee focused on assistive technology and Technology First initiatives. Rep. Connolly, constituent Sam Shepard, and advocates for people with developmental disabilities testified that the committee would help Arizona identify and expand assistive technologies and remote supports. After adopting a Connolly amendment clarifying the committee’s purpose and membership, HB 2700 passed 8-0. The committee then adjourned.

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• Each year, nearly 2,000 people serve in AmeriCorps programs across our state.
• </c> And we have many Americanore programs And we have many Americanore programs who<00:13:34.480><c>
• But but their individual program needs.
• million bucks or five million<01:00:30.319><c> bucks."
• </c> million bucks." million bucks."

Bills: HF4119, HF3959, HF3792, HF3913, HF3752

Keywords: property tax, renter credits, co-pay, housing affordability, tax relief, homestead, tax refund, Minnesota, tax increase, financial relief, homeowners, AmeriCorps, taxation, individual income tax, living allowances, stipends, national service, tax compliance, revenue, analytics