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• If looks could kill, and exited the space.
• kindly direct them to their appropriate space.
• are safe from predators in those spaces.
• so that we had spaces to be seen and feel safe.
• so that we had spaces to be seen and feel safe.

Committees: House Emerging Issues , House Emerging Issues and Professional Registration

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• On page 11, there is a summary of the lease space by state agencies showing the various lease space that
• to a state-owned space.
• SEMA is requesting to move from leased warehouse space, Warehouse space to state-owned warehouse space
• Seema is requesting to move from leased warehouse space to state-owned warehouse space.
• There's $13,000 here for space. Do we really tie space that closely to each FTE?

Committee: House Budget

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• I speak the language of both the Air Force and the Space Force. I am air-minded and space-minded.
• Space in particular is a strategic domain.
• Space is necessarily also an operational domain because our ability to access and use space is a vital
• Combatant commanders are calling for more air and space power capacity.
• Lohmiller, I deeply respect your career in the Air Force and the Space Force.

Committee: Senate Subcommittee on Personnel

Keywords: Department of Defense, nominations, Matthew Lohmeyer, Justin Overbaugh, global security, military readiness, NATO, Russia, China, defense infrastructure

Summary: The meeting was primarily focused on discussing nominations for key positions within the Department of Defense, specifically for roles such as the Undersecretary of the Air Force and the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. Senators expressed urgent concerns about global security threats, the need for robust military readiness, and the emphasis on effective collaboration with NATO allies amidst rising tensions with adversaries such as Russia and China. Several senators highlighted the challenges facing military infrastructure and defense capabilities, suggesting a critical need for improvements and investment in these areas to ensure national security.

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• And the storage space.
• Um, one is that education space.
• By consensus of the fact that we would utilize that space for a space that we also need, not necessarily
• Can we put that space somewhere else? Right.
• We already share the same space.

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• IN PROPORTION TO THE NEED OR THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE THAT ACTUALLY USE THE SPACE.
• RATHER THAN ALLOWING PEOPLE TO TAKE UP TWO SPACES?
• Plakon: I WOULD LOVE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES.
• WE HAVE TO FIND TWO SPACES THAT ARE NEXT TO EACH OTHER.
• WE SHOULD HAVE CLOSER TO SEVEN TO 10 PERCENT OF THE PARKING SPACES.

Committee: House Commerce Committee

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• Spaces for educators.
• . 500 total learners and educators at once in this space.
• And learners, the outdoor space will have, in addition to study spaces, an amphitheater.
• Like in my district, we have the Space History Museum.
• Is it an event space in that sense, primarily an instructional event space?

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• efforts, strengthening Arizona's space economy, and positioning the state as a premier hub for space
• efforts, strengthening Arizona's space economy, and positioning the state as a premier hub for space
• efforts, strengthening Arizona's space economy, and positioning the state as a premier hub for space
• efforts, strengthening Arizona's space economy, and positioning the state as a premier hub for space
• efforts, strengthening Arizona's space economy, and positioning the state as a premier hub for space

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• If looks could kill, and exited the space.
• talked at all about protecting men or men's spaces.
• spaces that are reserved for legislators only.
• are safe from predators in those spaces.
• so that we had spaces to be seen and feel safe.

Committee: House Emerging Issues and Professional Registration

Summary: The committee held public hearings on several bills, beginning with HB 2855, which would let the Department of Labor adjust workers’ compensation administrative taxes and the second injury fund surcharge in smaller 0.1% increments instead of 0.5%. The sponsor and the department said the change would better right-size collections and reduce the burden on employers; the Missouri Chamber also supported the bill as good governance. No opposition was presented, and the hearing on HB 2855 was closed. The committee then heard extensive testimony on HB 3142, a camp-safety bill prompted by the Camp Mystic flooding tragedy in Texas and a Missouri drowning case. The sponsor and multiple grieving parents urged mandatory emergency plans, staff training, background checks, licensing, weather warnings, and clearer oversight for summer camps. Supporters included the American Camp Association and some state and youth-safety advocates, while opponents—especially camp operators, the Missouri Afterschool Network, and park and recreation representatives—argued the bill was too broad, could burden day camps and church camps, and might worsen child-care shortages. Several witnesses suggested the bill should be narrowed to distinguish overnight residential camps from lower-risk day camps and possibly be housed under DSS rather than DESE. No vote was taken. Finally, the committee took testimony on HB 1893 and HB 2075, which would require sex-segregated multi-occupancy restrooms and locker rooms in private schools and public buildings, with enforcement tied to state funding in some cases. Sponsors said the bills were meant to create clear statewide standards and protect privacy and safety; opponents argued the measures would harm transgender and intersex people, be difficult or impossible to enforce, and create safety and discrimination problems. Supporters emphasized private-school autonomy and concerns about safety in shared facilities. The hearing concluded after extensive questioning, with no action or vote reported.

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• This is a really complex space, whether someone like myself that's been in different spaces for 30 years
• and spaces we're not so familiar with.
• And my colleague, Sharon Cork Silva, you know, I think the ADU space is a space in the financing area
• That is a space we should occupy, and I hope that's a space that's of interest to you all, to further
• And this is the space to learn, whether it's your space of expertise or not.

Summary: The Assembly Select Committee on Housing Finance and Affordability held its first hearing of 2025 to examine how California finances affordable housing and homeownership. Co-chairs opened by describing the state’s severe housing shortage, high costs, and the need for the committee to identify practical recommendations. Panelists from the California Housing Partnership, the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency, the Treasurer’s housing finance committees, CalHFA, and Related discussed the layered financing structure used for affordable housing, including federal low-income housing tax credits, tax-exempt bonds, state subsidies, local funds, and rental assistance. Witnesses emphasized that affordable housing projects typically require multiple funding sources and that the system is often slowed by complex applications, overlapping rules, and too many layers of financing. Several speakers noted recent federal changes that expanded the 9% and 4% tax credit programs, including a lower bond-financing threshold for 4% credits, which should allow more projects to move forward. State officials also highlighted ongoing efforts to streamline the system, including the SuperNOFA, AB 519’s one-stop-shop working group, and the planned California Housing and Homeless Agency, which is intended to align housing, homelessness, and civil rights functions. CalHFA described its homeownership and multifamily programs, including My Home, Dream For All, Cal Assist Mortgage Fund, and the Mixed Income Program, and said its financing tools help first-time buyers and developers. Related and other housing providers said the state has made real progress through land-use reform, accountability enforcement, and faster tax credit allocation, but argued that funding remains far below need. They called for more state and permanent funding sources, more efficient administration, more support for ADU and modular financing, and better attention to deeper affordability, the “missing middle,” and equity impacts on renters, women, and communities of color. The hearing was informational only; no votes or formal actions were taken.

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• So that space was reconfigured for them.
• spaces.
• of your existing space for another purpose?
• So, yes, there would be enough parking spaces, but are those spaces close to the entry that they would
• OMB will lease spaces to HP and BCI.

Summary: The Budget Section Leadership Division met with a quorum and approved the March 18 minutes before hearing a series of informational updates. The Petroleum Council reported that North Dakota oil production is expected to remain relatively flat at just under 1.2 million barrels per day, with activity shifting northward in the Bakken as technology improves and three- and four-mile laterals boost well performance. The presentation also discussed oil and gas prices, gas taxation, flaring concerns, the importance of pipelines and other linear infrastructure, and enhanced oil recovery pilot projects supported by state and federal funding. Members asked questions about gas production taxes, natural gas liquids, and the outlook for drilling rigs and future production. The Office of State Tax Commissioner then reviewed the federal “big beautiful bill” and its estimated effect on North Dakota individual and business income tax collections. Staff explained that most of the individual income tax impact comes from the permanent increase in the standard deduction, while temporary provisions such as senior deductions, tip and overtime exclusions, and auto loan interest deductions have smaller or limited-term effects. They also noted that business tax changes, especially depreciation and expensing provisions, create a larger near-term cash impact, and that some FY25 collections likely reflected one-time oil field transactions that may have inflated the baseline used in earlier estimates. OMB provided updates on major capital projects and facility funding. For Capitol grounds improvements, officials described plans for 18th-floor renovations, wayfinding upgrades, public seating, lighting, tree management, and possible restroom and lobby reconfiguration, while also noting the governor’s residence security project and the discovery of human remains on the Capitol grounds. OMB and its consultants also reported on the state facility maintenance fund, including window replacement, boiler work, roof and foundation repairs, and a new facility conditions assessment covering more state buildings. Updates were also given on the new state hospital in Jamestown, the Minot state office building, and the use of federal state fiscal recovery funds, including possible future reallocations to the Department of Corrections. Finally, Legislative Council staff summarized the interim compliance report on legislative intent and trust fund activity, highlighting the status of lines of credit, Bank of North Dakota profit transfers, the statewide litigation pool, the new Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship, corrections planning, HHS program updates, and a likely future general fund request for the unemployment insurance modernization project. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes; the meeting was primarily informational, with members asking clarifying questions throughout.

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• THERE ARE MORE PEOPLE THAN WE HAVE SPACE.
• WE ARE WORKING EVERY DAY TO RADICALLY REDUCE THE COST OF ACCESS TO SPACE AND THIS IS TO HARNESS SPACE
• THE BLUE RING IS A SPACE CAP THAT FALLS IN THE IN SPACE A BUSINESS UNIT THAT HELPS US ADDRESS A COUPLE
• CHALLENGES THAT WE INCLUDING IN SPACE MOBILITY.
• MY KIDS RECENTLY CLUB POSTCARD FROM SPACE. >> INCREDIBLE. >> THEY HAVE POSTCARDS THAT WENT TO SPACE.

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• This is a really complex space, whether someone like myself that's been in different spaces for 30 years
• and spaces we're not so familiar with.
• And my colleague, Sharon Cork-Silva, you know, I think the ADU space is a space in the financing area
• I think that is also key in a space we should occupy, and I hope that is a space that is of interest
• And this is the space to learn, whether it's your space of expertise or not.

Summary: The Assembly Select Committee on Housing Finance and Affordability held its first hearing of 2025 to examine California’s housing finance system, with opening remarks emphasizing the state’s severe housing shortage, high costs, and the need for practical recommendations to the Legislature and Governor. Co-chairs described the committee as an educational and problem-solving forum focused on financing housing production, first-time homeownership, mixed-income developments, and affordability across the income spectrum. Witnesses from state agencies and the development sector were invited to explain how housing is financed and where the system is breaking down. Panelists from the California Housing Partnership, the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency, the Tax Credit Allocation Committee/State Treasurer’s Office, CalHFA, and Related outlined the “capital stack” used to finance affordable housing, stressing that projects typically rely on multiple public and private sources, including federal and state low-income housing tax credits, tax-exempt bonds, state subsidies, local funds, and rental income. Speakers noted that affordable housing rents generally cannot support full project costs without public subsidy, and that recent federal changes—especially the expansion of the 4% and 9% tax credit programs and the reduction of the bond financing threshold for 4% credits—should allow California to finance substantially more units. CalHFA also described its homeownership programs, including My Home, Dream For All, and disaster-related mortgage assistance, as well as its multifamily lending and bond issuance programs. Several witnesses and committee members emphasized that the system remains too complex, too slow, and underfunded. They pointed to the need for more state funding, a housing bond, a permanent funding source, and better coordination among agencies, while also citing recent streamlining efforts such as AB 434’s SuperNOFA, AB 519’s one-stop-shop working group, and the planned California Housing and Homeless Agency reorganization. Members raised concerns about equity, access, missing-middle housing, gender and racial disparities, and whether current programs adequately serve extremely low-income households and those at risk of homelessness. No formal votes or actions were taken during the hearing; the discussion ended with committee members and witnesses agreeing that both funding and administrative reform are needed to increase production and improve affordability.

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• the development of the commercial space industry in the state.
• This is Bryce Kennedy from the Space Valley Foundation, and this is Dan Crouch for New Space New Mexico
• This is Bryce Kennedy from the Space Valley Foundation, and this is Dan Crouch for New Space, New Mexico
• We have Redwire Space here as well.
• We have a bunch of space companies, especially at Kirtland Air Force Base.

Summary: The committee first heard the nomination of Anna Silva to lead the General Services Department. Supporters, including the sponsor, former GSD officials, family members, the lieutenant governor, and other senators, praised her long career in GSD, her procurement and facilities management experience, and her work on e-procurement, veteran home construction, and other projects. Silva said her priorities would include stabilizing risk management positions for the transition to the next administration, ensuring continuity on construction projects, and protecting the department’s budget and operations. After questions and comments, the committee voted 7-0 to advance her nomination to full Senate confirmation. The committee then took up House Bill 96, which would create a working group to study establishing a New Mexico Space Commission to support the commercial space industry. The sponsor and witnesses argued the state already has strong space infrastructure and should remain competitive with other states. Senators expressed support, and a friendly amendment was adopted to add a Senate pro tem appointee to the working group. The amended bill received a due-pass recommendation. Next, the committee considered House Joint Resolution 5A, which would ask voters whether legislators should be paid based on median household income. The resolution received a due-pass recommendation. The committee also heard House Joint Memorial 3, which asks the Environment Department and Environmental Improvement Board to review the PFAS law passed the previous year in light of changing federal rules. The American Chemistry Council opposed the memorial, arguing it misstated aspects of the law and could complicate rulemaking, while the sponsor and Environment Department said the memorial was intended to help assess whether changes are needed. The memorial received a subcommittee due-pass recommendation, and the meeting adjourned.

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• This is just an example that they confined spaces, but shows that we've maximized the space.
• We've refurbished that space.
• </c> because they're more specialized space because they're more specialized space they<00:31:55.480>
• as storage space because we have run out of storage space in all of our offices throughout the Metro
• </c><00:35:06.079><c> in</c> Roof this is our headquarter space in Roof this is our headquarter space

Committee: House Capital Investment

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• It specifies that the requirement to demonstrate adequate alternative shelter space does not apply.
• Specifies that the requirement to demonstrate adequate alternative shelter space does not apply where
• Specifies that the requirement to demonstrate adequate alternative shelter space does not apply where
• specific conduct at a specific time or place... ...adequate alternative shelter space does not apply
• It would modify the definition of adequate alternative shelter space such that, in order to meet that

Summary: The Housing Committee considered two bills in executive session. House Bill 2266, the “step housing” bill, was presented with a proposed substitute that set different siting rules for transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, emergency shelters, and emergency housing; allowed some local standards and certifications; required local code updates within two years or the next comprehensive plan update; and grandfathered existing facilities. Members debated several amendments, adopting amendments to allow form-based codes, clarify timing and definitions, and preempt conflicting local requirements, while rejecting amendments that would have added school/daycare setbacks, expanded operational requirements, or changed local program conditions. The committee then approved the substitute bill on a 10-7 vote and reported it out with a do pass recommendation. House Bill 2489 would bar local governments from adopting or enforcing laws that criminalize or penalize life-sustaining activities on public property unless adequate alternative shelter space is available. The proposed substitute narrowed and clarified the bill, including exceptions for imminent harm, emergency access, disability access, and certain criminal laws; it also allowed regional shelter agreements and broadened the definition of adequate alternative shelter space. Members adopted an amendment allowing portable mats, beds, or other sleeping spaces in drop-in overnight shelters, including those in religious buildings, while rejecting or withdrawing other amendments, including one on park facilities and one on weapons. After debate over public safety, shelter availability, and local control, the committee passed the substitute bill on a 9-8 vote and reported it out with a do pass recommendation. The chair then announced the committee would not meet the following day.

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• </c> shaded by trees and other green space shaded by trees and other green space can<00:09:53.760><c>
• the open space as well.
• the open space as well.
• </c> versus just open space, meaning fields. versus just open space, meaning fields.
• </c><00:14:20.320><c> is</c> different ideas of what open space is different ideas of what open space

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

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• </c> Uh office space uh uh Uh office space uh uh &gt;&gt; Yeah,<00:10:15.800><c> so</c><00:10:15.960>
• </c> much office space or even too little. much office space or even too little.
• </c><00:12:11.240><c> or</c> either or and or look at that space or either or and or look at that space
• There's office space, I don't filled.
• Uh, we need nice space. Uh, we need nice space for our people.

Summary: The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission met on June 9, 2026, with a quorum present and first elected David Nicholas as chair and Mike Soles as vice chair by acclamation. The commission then approved the prior meeting minutes and received staff reports, including March and April financial reports showing the office remained within budget. Staff also reported that the April filing cycle for employers and lobbyists had been completed and that the next reporting period would open September 1 and be due September 15. The commission approved a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for staff for fiscal years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028, consistent with the state budget. Staff also updated members on office space: the current lease, in place since 1995, is being extended for six months at the current rate while the office evaluates whether to renew or move to a larger space. Members discussed the need for a better work environment and a small conference room, and staff said they would keep the commission updated as the process develops. The commission then considered its annual recommended legislative changes to the LRC. Staff explained that the first three items were the same as last year’s recommendations and the fourth corrected a drafting issue where a confirming amendment had been missed. Members discussed the timing and usefulness of the recommendations, including a brief joke about hiring lobbyists, and then approved all four items for recommendation. Finally, the commission voted to enter executive session to discuss confidential complaints and, if necessary, informal opinions.

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• Next, I wanted to speak in favor of Bill H. 3587, which is the Creating Creative Space Act.
• to employ and have a disabled artist in our space, and that is just unacceptable.
• in cities and towns for the creative economy, the Creative Space Act.
• I'm here today in support of House Bill 3587, the Creative Space Act.
• I'm here today in support of House Bill 3587, the Creative Space Act.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development

Summary: The Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development held a hearing on October 21, opening with a moment of silence for former committee chair Senator Edward Kennedy. Chairs Senator Paul Mark and Representative Sean Garballey then heard testimony on several bills related to tourism funding, arts infrastructure, public art, Native heritage, and a choreographer laureate. A major focus was legislation to require earlier distribution of regional tourism council grants from the Tourism Trust Fund, with testimony from regional tourism leaders from North of Boston, Metro West, Cape Cod, and Senator Joan Lovely. Witnesses said delayed grant allocations make it difficult to plan fall, winter, and shoulder-season marketing, and they argued that an October 1 or September 1 deadline would help preserve tourism’s economic impact without increasing appropriations. They cited tourism’s role in jobs, tax revenue, and regional economic development, especially for smaller and less prominent tourism regions. The committee also heard strong support for the Creative Space Act and the PLACE Act, which would help municipalities preserve affordable creative workspace and create a public art funding mechanism tied to state construction projects. Testimony from MassCreative, MAPC, arts organizations, muralists, and local arts leaders emphasized loss of workspace, displacement of artists, and the economic and community benefits of public art. Additional testimony supported bills to protect Native American heritage by preventing the sale of funerary and sacred objects in public or nonprofit collections, and a bill to establish a first-in-the-nation choreographer laureate of the Commonwealth. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the committee adjourned after public testimony concluded.

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• </c> the space for other people though. the space for other people though.
• It'll also site preparation work and it'll essentially turn the space into temporary green space as an
• </c> uh state office uh space. uh state office uh space.
• </c><01:02:33.920><c> and</c> requires a consolidation of space and requires a consolidation of space
• Staff run intervention space.

Committee: Senate Capital Investment

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• </c> either space. either space.
• </c> spaces than women do. spaces than women do.
• . spaces. spaces.
• </c> spaces, period. spaces, period.
• </c> spaces reserved for girls' use. spaces reserved for girls' use.

Committee: Senate Judiciary