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• That entire camp was destroyed by those floods.
• . ...with kids or, for that matter, camps with adults.
• Youth camps only, sir, not RV camps at all? RVs, but I keep hearing 'youth.'
• in session, they allow adults to attend the camp.
• We have 174 youth camps, including both day camps and overnight camps that we have licensed.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• It's going to require that an emergency preparedness license be issued by the EMA to camps to operate
• Parents reasonably expect that camps Parents reasonably expect that camps operating<00:40:45.280
• <00:41:31.839> overnight EMA to camps to operate as an overnight EMA to camps to operate as
• You go line 37 on page two; it starts with camp operator, and then it has highlighted the term include
• line 37 on page two starts with camp line 37 on page two starts with camp operator<00:58:11.200>

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• , operators, operators, people<00:12:38.000> who<00:12:38.240> want<00:12:38.399> to
• <00:49:32.000> on somebody who's illegally camping on somebody who's illegally camping on
• But when you come into town, if you can't camp on the city property and now you can't camp on private
• town, if you can't if you're can't camp town, if you can't if you're can't camp on<00:54:22.880>
• of their house that a homeless camp of their house that a homeless camp started<00:57:59.839>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• make up a portion of our operating make up a portion of our operating budget<00:39:48.599> so
• So, Camp Ripley—an absolute jewel.
• So, Camp Ripley—an absolute jewel.
• Camp Ripley—an absolute jewel.
• operating and then a small operating operating and then a small operating adjustment<01:08:45.040

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The subcommittee held its first hearing of the session and began with introductions from members and staff, many of whom shared personal or family connections to military service. The chair emphasized that the committee would work respectfully and invited members to raise concerns directly. No votes or formal actions were taken during the opening portion of the meeting. The main substantive item was an overview presentation from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. Commissioner Brad Lindsay described the agency’s mission, statewide footprint, and strategic goals, noting Minnesota has more than 286,000 veterans and that MDVA serves veterans in all 87 counties. He outlined the department’s structure, including eight veterans homes, four state veterans cemeteries, tribal and campus outreach, and the agency’s focus on seamless support, awareness of programs, stewardship of resources, and workforce retention. Deputy Commissioner Ben Johnson then detailed the Programs and Services Division, including federal VA claims assistance, veterans employment and education support, state veterans cemeteries and memorial affairs, the State Soldiers Assistance Program, homelessness prevention, tribal veteran service officers, women veterans services, the Minnesota GI Bill, licensing and certification assistance, the state approving agency, veterans preference, emergency assistance, the LinkVet line, and the Minnesota Service Core partnership with Lutheran Social Services. He also noted the agency’s work on food insecurity and burial services. The presentation was informational only, with no committee action reported.

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• for Camp Fire Collaborative.
• Red Cross sheltering operations.
• For the Camp Fire, the Camp Fire Collaborative was formed in affiliation with the North Valley Community
• Rising operational costs are affecting our operations.
• Rising operational costs are affecting our operations.

Summary: The joint Senate and Assembly select committee hearing focused on the challenges facing California nonprofits in 2025 and possible state responses. Opening remarks emphasized the sector’s size and importance, the impact of federal funding disruptions and tax policy changes, and the need for stronger public-private partnerships, especially in disaster response and recovery. Witnesses from community foundations, food banks, Cal OES, long-term recovery groups, CalNonprofits, and nonprofit finance organizations described funding uncertainty, delayed reimbursements, reduced indirect cost coverage, staffing strain, and the effects of climate disasters and immigration-related fear on service delivery. Testimony highlighted several policy ideas, including advance payments for state grants and contracts, prompt payment standards, sustainable indirect cost rates, contract flexibility in emergencies, streamlined registration and reporting, and a possible new Office of Nonprofit Empowerment to serve as a central point of contact and coordination within state government. Speakers also described how nonprofits and VOAD networks support wildfire response and long-term recovery, but noted that recovery groups often lack stable operating funding even when they are recognized as best practice. A food bank leader described federal food aid cuts and disruptions to deliveries, while other witnesses stressed that nonprofits are increasingly forced to use reserves, loans, or service reductions to manage cash flow gaps. Committee members generally expressed support for the sector and asked how the state could better partner with nonprofits during both disasters and budget crises. Several members raised the possibility of incremental steps if full legislative changes are not immediately feasible, and witnesses suggested pilots, better sharing of best practices, and stronger state leadership on payment timelines. Public commenters echoed the need for better contracting practices, support for community-based organizations, and attention to nonprofit worker compensation and protections. No formal votes or committee actions were taken in the hearing, which concluded with adjournment.

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• I attended a youth camp when I was 9 years old, or summer camp anyway, and enjoyed it.
• summer camps and safety.
• We also have a code that does govern the licensing of summer camps and the operation of summer camps
• , several of the camps, and as Scott mentioned, him and his camp for well over a year now.
• and his camp for well over a year now. and his camp for well over a year now.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 94, which would prohibit municipal amendments to the state building code and move New Hampshire toward a more uniform statewide code. Senator McConi and several supporters, including the Josiah Barlo Center for Public Policy, the State Fire Marshal, the Associated General Contractors of New Hampshire, and the New Hampshire Homebuilders Association, argued that local variations create confusion, raise housing costs, and make compliance harder for builders operating in multiple towns. The Fire Marshal said the goal is a single state building and fire code with only limited administrative amendments at the local level, not technical changes, and noted that municipalities could still seek exceptions through the Building Code Review Board if needed. The chair explained that a similar House bill was already moving forward with fire code and administrative amendment language, and members agreed that retaining SB 94 would avoid conflicting bills. The committee then voted to retain SB 94 by roll call, 13-0, with no minority report. The committee then took up Senate Bill 30, which would designate the Virginia opossum as New Hampshire’s state marsupial. Senator Fenton presented the bill as a light-hearted measure inspired by Chesterfield School fourth graders, who had submitted written testimony and supported the idea. Members discussed the bill in a humorous but mostly supportive way, with one member objecting that it trivialized the legislature, while others said it could help engage students in the legislative process. The committee voted ought to pass on SB 30, 11-2, and agreed to place it on consent with no minority report. Later, the committee opened a hearing on Senate Bill 95, concerning youth camp cabins and state fire/building codes. Senator McConi said the bill would exempt new residential cabins in youth recreation camps from sprinkler requirements and allow them to omit electrical, mechanical, or plumbing systems, while requiring any such systems that are present to comply with state code. He said the measure was intended to resolve recurring interpretation problems that have caused expense and uncertainty for camp owners, and he praised work with the Fire Marshal’s office to reach a workable compromise. Representative Schmidt asked about cabin sizes and whether larger cabins with multiple occupants would still be safe; the senator explained that camps typically use counselors, drills, and supervision, and that the people behind him could answer more detailed questions. The transcript cuts off before the hearing concludes or any vote is taken on SB 95.

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• camps in July of 2025.
• To the extent Camp Mystic...
• Next conclusion, to the extent Camp Mystic had an evacuation plan for the Guadalupe Camp Cabins based
• Because even to the extent some associated with the camp may wish to suggest that Camp Mystic did in
• like Camp Mystic.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• You have to learn how it works before you can really operate it.
• Camp Timpoochee in Okaloosa County, 4-H Camp Cherry Lake in Madison County, and 4-H Cloverleaf in Highlands
• With 4-H Camp Timpoochee being one of the first residential camps in the country, Florida 4-H has been
• serving youth for nearly 100 years with our camping program.
• This includes our current push for 4-H Camp Cherry Lake in Madison County.

Summary: The Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum present and first heard SB 1826 by Senator Martin, which would restrict ultra-processed foods served to public school students during the school day. Senator Martin said the bill is aimed only at government-purchased food in public schools, not parents’ lunches or after-school sales, and argued it is intended to protect children’s health and school performance. Members questioned the bill’s definition of ultra-processed food, its scope during the school day, and possible cost and compliance issues. Senator Rouson offered a friendly amendment extending the compliance date from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026, and the committee adopted it. Several industry groups and associations spoke against the bill, citing lack of a clear definition, FDA preemption concerns, costs, and the risk of a state-by-state patchwork; Moms for Liberty waived in support. Senator Martin then temporarily postponed the bill for further work. The committee next took up CS for SB 1132 by Senator Truenow on consumers’ right to repair certain equipment, including agricultural equipment and portable digital devices. An amendment by Senator Boyd was adopted to exclude security and life-safety systems and remove automobile-related provisions. Public testimony included opposition from TechNet, which said the bill is unnecessary because repair parts, tools, and manuals are already available and asked for changes to make the bill prospective and remove the private right of action. Agricultural equipment dealers and manufacturers testified against the bill, arguing that current repair resources and a memorandum of understanding with the Farm Bureau already address repair access, while warning that the bill could undermine dealer margins, parts inventory, training programs, safety, cybersecurity, and emissions compliance. Some members supported the concept but noted the bill still needed work. The committee voted 4-0 to report CS for SB 1132 favorably. The meeting concluded with a presentation from Florida 4-H youth leaders on the organization’s impact and goals. The presenters described 4-H’s role in leadership, agriculture, STEM, and healthy living, highlighted statewide participation and camp programs, and asked for continued support for camp improvements, especially the Camp Cherry Lake revitalization effort. Senators praised the students’ presentations and the value of 4-H before the committee adjourned.

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• following purposes to consider and act upon the following legislation to ensure and enhance youth camp
• HB #1 by Darby relating to the resident youth camp emergency plans and preparedness authorizing civil
• Relating to the authority of the Comptroller to provide funding for the development and operation of
• For the Committee on Public Health, HB 44 by McLaughlin relating to the jurisdiction and operation of
• HB 71 by Gervin Hawkins relating to the emergency preparedness requirements for youth camps, camps, and

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• You reminded me when you just said the kids in the camps, I had heard or read that one of the camps requested
• 60, kind of Camp site camp owners revision Senate Bill 60 kind of scaled down a little bit, so it's
• It goes into emergency evacuation plans for campground operators.
• It will require youth camp operators to include emergency plans, muster zones—those are meeting spots—create
• It will require youth camp operators to include emergency plans, muster zones—those are meeting spots—create

Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum call, invocation, and approval of the previous day’s journal, then observed a moment of silence after Senator Eckhardt referenced a mass shooting in Austin. The chamber also agreed to postpone reading and referral of bills until later in the day. Early procedural business included a motion not to print Senate Bill 3, which was adopted without objection. Later, Senator Mendez raised a parliamentary inquiry about moving flood relief bills to the top of the calendar, but the presiding officer said the order of business was up to the chair. The main floor action centered on Senate Bill 4, the congressional redistricting bill. Senator King laid out the bill, describing it as the companion to the House version, based on 2020 census data, and arguing it was legal, race-blind, more compact, and likely to elect more Republicans. Senators asked extensive questions about the process, public hearings, and the map’s effects on districts and communities. The Senate voted to suspend the regular order of business and the three-day rule, then passed SB 4 to engrossment and finally passed it, with the recorded votes showing 19 yeas and 2 nays. The Senate also took up Senate Bill 6, relating to abortion and civil liability for the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs. Senator Hughes argued the bill was needed to stop illegal abortion pills being mailed into Texas and harming women and unborn children. The Senate suspended the regular order of business and the three-day rule, passed the bill to engrossment, and then finally passed it, with the recorded votes showing 18 yeas, 10 nays, and one present not voting. A lengthy discussion followed on the committee substitute for Senate Bill 14, which would standardize law enforcement personnel and departmental files statewide. Senator King said the bill codifies a TCOLE model policy and limits public access to personnel files to substantiated misconduct, commendations, and evaluations, while keeping other records available through other legal processes. Senators Eckhardt, West, Hinojosa, and others questioned how the bill would affect transparency, meet-and-confer agreements, civilian review boards, and access to unsubstantiated complaints. An amendment by Senator Hinojosa of Dallas to narrow the bill to unfounded complaints failed, and SB 14 was then passed to engrossment on a vote of 18 yeas and 10 nays. The final major item was Senate Bill 1, the natural disaster omnibus bill responding to the July flooding. Senator Perry said the bill addresses camp and RV park safety, evacuation plans, emergency rooftop access, lines of succession for local emergency management, annual drills, volunteer management, drone restrictions over disaster areas, small-business recovery loans, and a statewide data hub for flood and weather monitoring. Senators Menendez, Eckhardt, and Kolkhorst asked about autopsies, volunteer background checks, liability, warning systems, floodplain mitigation, and coordination with FEMA and local governments. Perry said the bill focuses on preparation, response, and recovery, while broader prevention and mitigation issues may be addressed later. The transcript ends during this extended discussion, before final action on SB 1 is shown.

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• So for 2026-27, it went down in the operating allocations. Can you tell me why? **Mr.
• So the operating, you see the difference in the operating from fiscal year 25, 26?
• our overnight side of things—our camps and our cabins.
• Of the 175 parks, we talked about the camping being expensive to maintain, do you do...?
• Income-generating activities on our state parks include camping.

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• And particularly, the men in our camp over in the Owens Valley.
• In concentration camps during World War II of our Japanese brothers and sisters.
• We are honored to be joined once again by survivors of America's concentration camps.
• BART never collected enough in fares to cover operating expenses.
• This is directly from BART's own words: they were operating at a 30 percent loss.

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and pledge that reflected on Japanese American incarceration during World War II and recent storm-related losses in California. The chamber then handled routine procedural matters, guest introductions, and several consent and file items before moving to floor debate on a series of resolutions and budget measures. The main policy item was HR 82, declaring February 19, 2026, a day of remembrance for the incarceration of Japanese Americans. Members from both parties and several caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing the injustice of Executive Order 9066, the importance of remembering civil liberties failures, and the need to guard against similar abuses today. The resolution drew some criticism of its rhetoric toward federal law enforcement, but after debate the Assembly added 72 coauthors and adopted HR 82 by voice vote. The chamber also adopted ACR 128, a resolution recognizing solidarity with Ukraine, and later passed ACA 7, a constitutional amendment related to government preferences, after a partisan debate over whether it would restore or prohibit discrimination. The Assembly also took up two budget-related concurrence items. AB 107, described as technical and conforming changes to the 2025 Budget Act and adjustments related to Proposition 4 projects, passed concurrence 59-3 and was sent immediately to the Governor. AB 117 authorized the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to borrow up to $590 million from already awarded transit capital funds to support operating costs for BART, Muni, AC Transit, and Caltrain; supporters called it a bridge loan to stabilize transit, while opponents called it a bailout lacking accountability. The measure passed concurrence 52-16 and was also transmitted to the Governor. The session ended with adjournments in memory of former Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster, with members praising his leadership in city government, energy policy, and clean energy development. The Speaker then announced the bill introduction deadline and the next floor session date before adjourning the Assembly until Monday, February 23, 2026.

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• things on the plate of camp owners to be responsible.
• Goes into emergency evacuation plans for campground operators.
• he said there are 19 camps in this county and I have the evacuation plans for six.
• It will require youth camp operators to comply with the standards set forth.
• Because a lot of the debate, I think, has come up over maintenance and operation.

Bills: SB8, SB4, SB43, SB1, SB2, SB13, SB6, SB10, SB16, SB14, SB3, SB8, SB4, SB43, SB1, SB2, SB13, SB6, SB10, SB16, SB14, SB3

Keywords: education, accountability, public school assessment, state law, transparency, intervention, performance ratings, Texas congressional redistricting, U.S. House districts, congressional map, redistricting, gerrymandering, 2020 Census, census tracts, block groups, voting districts, election law, Texas House of Representatives districts, federal congressional districts, 2026 elections

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• As part of our feasibility study, we spent a lot of time interviewing operators of theater operators
• <00:09:41.680> a it's a whole another thing to operate a it's a whole another thing to operate
• <00:09:47.839> of time interviewing, uh, operators of time interviewing, uh, operators of
• is misunderstood who owns and operates is misunderstood who owns and operates the<00:46:45.520><
• program are our summer aviation camps. program are our summer aviation camps.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development and Tourism met to hear presentations on a proposed downtown Lexington Arts Center. Visit Lex opened by framing the projects as regional economic development efforts that could support tourism, quality of life, and workforce attraction and retention. NextStage Development Corp. and ATG Entertainment then described a proposed $120 million project featuring a 2,500-seat performing arts center and a 20,000-square-foot visual arts gallery, with plans for up to 180 events a year, over 300,000 annual visitors, and an opening target of 2029. The presenters said the project would be funded through a $30 million state request, $30 million from ATG Entertainment, and $60 million raised by the nonprofit through philanthropy and other financing sources. They cited a feasibility study by Sound Diplomacy and compared the proposal to the Durham Performing Arts Center, arguing that similar venues have driven downtown revitalization, tourism, and economic activity in other cities. They also said the venue would include community access, school partnerships, subsidized tickets, and revenue returned to the nonprofit for grants and arts programming. Members asked about the total cost, the funding mix, whether the city of Lexington would contribute, and the building’s design. The presenters said they are in contact with city officials and are seeking city support, but have not yet hired an architect or begun conceptual design. They said the design process will involve community input and should fit Lexington’s historic downtown character. Representative Whitten asked whether the project would compete with Louisville; the presenters responded that their market analysis suggests the venue would serve audiences from Lexington, eastern Kentucky, and surrounding areas who are unlikely to travel to Louisville or Cincinnati, making the project complementary rather than competitive.

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• At NMSU CAMP, she initiated book readings with other students and would discuss them in the camp student
• President, I have with me also a CAMP student from NMSU.
• I have the honor today of also having a CAMP student here shadowing me.
• Alexa is part of the 24th cohort of the NMSU CAMP and has been an active volunteer with CAMP and across
• Alexa is a big She is a member of the CAMP Student Council.

Keywords: 996, all

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• I've also participated in boot camps from CNM.
• These are not the ones typically operated.
• In fact, there have been about a dozen graduates of the boot camp.
• So, I decided to look at CNM's boot camp, specifically the IoT boot camp, to upscale myself.
• We all went through this 10-week boot camp.

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• I come to you from the camp side of things, not the tourism side of things, and that is summer camp.
• I'm here representing Myself, I'm the owner-operator of a small day camp here in Austin, Texas, as well
• the American Camping Association, Texas Camps, as well as the Camping Association for Mutual Progress
• camp.
• children to camps as families.

Bills: SB1798, SB1835, SB1319, SB2942, SB2928, SB784, SB1049

Keywords: higher education, tuition rates, financial support, immigration status, Texas law, SB 1835, resident tuition, nonresident students, scholarship students, public higher education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Education Code Section 54.213, tuition waiver, in-state tuition, out-of-state students, higher education finance, enrollment cap, capacity limit, workforce development area, nonimmigrant visa

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• I attended camp every summer, thanks to Camp Fire's scholarship fund.
• I attended camp every summer, thanks to Camp Fire's scholarship fund.
• Camp Fire shaped my curiosity Camp Fire shaped my curiosity and<00:19:38.320> leadership.
• c><00:30:12.000> and<00:30:12.320> other Camp Fire Minnesota and other Camp Fire Minnesota
• you know that operation worsened the you know that operation worsened the crisis. crisis. crisis

Bills: HF4213, HF4198, HF3930, HF3585, HF3451

Keywords: education finance, school funding, K-12, prekindergarten, pre-K, early childhood education, general education aid, special education, literacy aid, school meals, free school meals, school breakfast, school lunch, charter school lease aid, charter schools, nonpublic pupil aid, private school aid, transportation aid, desegregation aid, integration aid

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• They're supporting Operation Safe and Beautiful as well.
• But that would be their operating budget.
• And then their their operating budget.
• <00:05:09.120> budget again it's a it's an operating budget again it's a it's an operating
• I and so forth. worth at Camp Shelby.

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 15 January, 2026; 9:30 AM, 925, all

Summary: The committee heard an update from the Mississippi National Guard leadership on deployments, operations, and the Guard’s budget request. The general described ongoing missions involving Mississippi units at the southern border, the National Capital Region, and Operation Safe and Beautiful, as well as the Guard’s role in Operation Midnight Hammer through the Meridian refueling unit. He also noted continued training of international partners at Camp Shelby and emphasized the Guard’s statewide, national, and global reach. The budget presentation focused on a modest increase over the prior year, including funding for state employees and the Youth Challenge Academy, the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum, the state education assistance program, readiness center maintenance for armories, and an increase in AC escalation authority from $164 million to $225 million to allow spending of federal funds on approved projects. The general said federal investment in Mississippi National Guard activities totaled $784 million in FY25, with $384 million for payroll, and explained that most permanent positions are federally reimbursed. Members discussed the state education assistance program, which the general said has helped stop recruiting losses to neighboring states by making Mississippi more competitive on tuition benefits. He said the program especially helps retain midcareer noncommissioned officers and supports younger service members who may lack health coverage when called to state active duty. Senators also asked about Camp Shelby Youth Challenge facilities and armory projects; the general reported that recent appropriations have improved the campus, that the program remains among the top three nationally, and that armory work is moving forward in Amory, Southaven, Corinth, and Carthage. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended with expressions of appreciation and adjournment.

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• I WANT TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT INCENTIVE CAMPS.
• I NO LONGER LAY AWAKE AT NIGHT OR WAKE UP IN THE MIDDLE OF CAMPS.
• I NOTICE ON SECRETARY DIXON'S SLIDE THE DR'S ARE LIKE 1.67% AT INCENTIVE CAMPS.
• ONLY FAITH-BASED IN THE PARTICULAR CAMP USING HAS THE GOOD MATTRESSES.
• IN THE INCENTIVE CAMPS WITH THE PC BECAUSE WE GOT TO START SOMEWHERE.

Keywords: 999, senate, all