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• My intent is not to exact both of these bills out of a courtesy to my team.
• I my intent is not to exact both of these my intent is not to exact both of these bills<00:39:53.240>
• 18.120> bills<00:40:19.120> at<00:40:19.880> uh<00:40:20.360> 10 we'll exact
• both of these bills at uh 10 we'll exact both of these bills at uh 10 minutes<00:40:21.240> to
• the resources recreation and development the resources recreation and development committee<00:57

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee held a work session on House Bill 592, which concerns regional conservation and energy resources planning for habitat strongholds and wildlife corridors, and a commission to study transferring ownership of the Winnipesaukee River Basin Program to another authority. Jason Stock of the New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association said his group was fine with the bill as printed, especially after Senate language clarified that habitat stronghold designations are for information gathering and not regulatory purposes. Ted Diers of the Department of Environmental Services strongly supported the bill’s Winnipesaukee River Basin provisions, saying the state’s role in operating the wastewater system is outdated and that the communities are now capable of taking more control; he also supported creating a higher-level engineering/director position to oversee aging infrastructure and help manage a possible transition. Committee members asked about the facility’s location, capacity, costs, staffing, the possibility of private operation, the commission’s membership, and whether the six-month study timeline was realistic. Diers said there would be no state savings beyond administrative time, that the communities already pay the costs, and that a report in six months should provide useful next steps even if it would not resolve everything. The chair closed the work session on HB 592 and announced a brief recess before later action, while a member indicated interest in proposing an amendment to change the commission’s membership.

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• more sense for a developer to shoulder the cost. legal defense.
• more sense for a developer to shoulder the cost.
• a developer to shoulder the costs of joint legal defense.
• They don't approve developments. They don't do zoning or planning.
• This is the Housing and Community Development Committee.

Summary: The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee heard a long agenda of housing-related bills, beginning with AB 518 on low-impact camping areas. The author and supporters said the bill would streamline permitting for small rural camping operations on private land, expand outdoor access, and support rural economies, while opponents from campground associations and counties warned it could undermine existing regulation, create enforcement problems, and allow advertising of unpermitted sites. Members raised concerns about fire safety and local control, but the bill was ultimately passed as amended on an 8-0 vote. The committee then approved AB 635, which would require HCD to refer up to 25 of the most serious mobile home residency law complaints to the Attorney General. Supporters said mobile home residents need stronger enforcement against egregious park-owner violations, while opponents argued the existing program is underused, costly, and should remain subject to a sunset. After discussion of the program’s surplus and enforcement role, the bill passed 9-1. AB 893, which expands ministerial approval for mixed-income housing near college campuses and broadens eligibility for affordable units to students, faculty, and staff, also drew strong support from student advocates and housing groups and respectful opposition from the League of California Cities over local control and height limits; it passed 10-0. AB 925, the Mobile Home Emergency Safety Act, would require stronger emergency preparedness measures in mobile home parks, including accessible exits, working fire hydrants, and gas shutoff access, with a fee increase to fund enforcement. Supporters framed it as a life-safety measure in disaster-prone areas, while opponents argued the bill duplicates existing requirements and imposes an unnecessary fee increase. The committee voted 6-1 to send it to Appropriations, with the bill left on call. The consent calendar, including several other housing and local government bills, was approved 8-0. The committee also heard AB 712, which would increase penalties and attorney-fee protections for applicants enforcing state housing laws against public agencies; supporters said it would improve compliance, while special districts opposed the bill as overly broad and unclear. Members discussed indemnification and timing issues, and the bill was advanced with amendments to Judiciary.

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• So, we know the exact 60,000.
• He said he did not know the exact numbers and did not want to say them if they are a trade secret.
• But this was the exact plan, as Chair Torkelson was asking me about.
• I did not get the blueprints or the exact numbers.
• And I will just know, developing it.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• equipment Market they have exacting equipment Market they have exacting quality<00:11:06.480>
• <00:11:20.959> Machining fixtures and developing Machining fixtures and developing Machining
• category of research and development category of research and development even<00:11:51.920>
• market research and development market research and development Investments<00:12:25.440> are
• <00:17:07.039> and credit offsets the cost to develop and credit offsets the cost to develop

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• It's the exact scenario I just told you. And here's the plan.
• There are thousands of properties in the state of New Hampshire in the exact same position that I was
• There are thousands of properties in the state of New Hampshire in the exact same position that I was
• Chair, can I just want to bring up the bills we've already heard and have an exact chat.
• have an exact chat. We have two left. have an exact chat.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Forty million for the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program for public schools
• Tourism and economic development, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. President.
• For transportation, tourism, and economic development. Thank you, Mr. President.
• How was this exact number calculated? Because I'm looking at the enrollment trends.
• And 5,000 new jobs or economic growth or development.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• know Encoily works hard at developing know Encoily works hard at developing those<00:07:11.199><
• that exact thing out. that exact thing out. Followup,<00:07:48.160> Mr.
• <00:13:33.200> Uh Community Development Corporation.
• Uh Community Development Corporation.
• developers, and owners across the state. developers, and owners across the state.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• and I work on the business development and I work on the business development side<00:23:31.080>
• <00:31:32.399> and Employment and economic development and Employment and economic development
• <00:42:45.800> work environments and start development work environments and start development
• We are developing a team, a variety of policies, and retention schedules developed as well.
• So you said that posters or materials are being developed.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Just with our aircraft on the interstate system, we've seen over a two, I can give you the exact number
• And you guys saw the same exact bill that was brought forward here in the Senate.
• And you guys saw a um the same<00:12:59.120> exact<00:12:59.360> bill<00:12:59.600>
• that<00:12:59.839> was<00:13:00.000> uh<00:13:00.160> brought same exact bill
• I don't know the exact speed, but it was up near the Lakes Region.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Kentucky, work on the development Kentucky, work on the development committees<00:45:34.880>
• We develop them internally.
• We develop aligned practice aligned. We develop them<00:48:18.480> internally.
• the one chart that has the development the one chart that has the development process<00:52:44.880
• they're developing their strategic plan. they're developing their strategic plan.

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call - 00:13 Approval of Minutes - 4:07 Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading and Writing - 5:18 Math Improvement Committee Report - 21:02 ETS Praxis Exam - 41:47 KDE Performance Review Data - 1:15:04 Adjournment - 1:57:54, 958, all

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from KDE on the revised Kentucky academic standards for reading and writing. KDE explained the statutory six-year review process, the public comment periods, and the main revisions, including updates tied to the science of reading, decodable text, encoding/decoding, and an updated vision statement. KDE said 308 responses were received on the initial public comment, most respondents favored keeping standards as-is, and about 12% of standards were revised. The department also said the document was streamlined by removing repeated graphics and reducing its size by about 24%, and that a later comment period drew more than 400 responses. No new standards were flagged for review. Members asked about alignment between standards, curriculum, assessments, and NAEP, and KDE said instructional resources should be aligned to standards, KSA assessments are aligned to the standards, and screeners/diagnostics help identify student needs. Representative Truett raised the idea of a textbook-to-standards crosswalk, and KDE said publishers and a future repository partner should provide such crosswalks for local districts. Representative Bojanowski asked why foundational reading skills are not directly assessed on the third-grade KSA; KDE responded that the assessment is designed to measure end-of-grade expectations, while screening and diagnostics are used earlier to identify decoding needs. Representative Gel asked about early childhood supports, and KDE said it is working with early learning and special education offices and promoting LETRS professional learning for both teachers and preschool educators. The committee then received the mathematics improvement committee report. KDE said the mathematics committee unanimously approved a new strategic plan for improving math achievement from pre-K through grade 20 and adult education. The plan centers on six priorities: student empowerment, effective mathematics teaching and learning, continuous educator development and growth, a continuum of learning, community and family partnerships, and teacher recruitment and retention. KDE said the plan is intended as a living document with goals, recommended actions, and evidence bases, and that it aligns with the Kentucky Numeracy Counts Act by supporting high-quality instructional resources, professional learning, and family resources. In response to Senator Thomas, KDE explained that the professional learning recommendation means districts should tailor teacher training to classroom needs and instructional materials so math teachers are better equipped to implement standards and support students.

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• The fire department has the listening of all our kupuna, and we continue to develop plans.
• we continue to develop plans and as<00:04:12.799> a<00:04:12.959> form<00:04:13.200>
• In 2018, we had three valleys up in flames at the exact same time.
• In 2018, we had three valleys up in flames at the exact same time.
• In 2018, we had three valleys up in flames at the exact same time.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint meeting of the Senate committees on Public Safety and Military Affairs and Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs heard testimony on several resolutions focused on community safety, emergency preparedness, and commemorative actions. STR 16 and SR 30 sought permission for the City and County of Honolulu to use restricted vacant land on the Pearl City Peninsula for youth ball programs; Pearl City Neighborhood Board chair Larry Vere testified in support, describing a shortage of youth sports space and the availability of the former Navy fuel farm area. STR 22 asked Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to work with other agencies on outreach to help kūpuna prepare for emergencies; testimony from AARP Hawaii, neighborhood boards, and others emphasized lessons from the Lahaina wildfires and the need for statewide, community-based preparedness efforts. Testifiers also urged that disabled seniors be included, and committee members discussed coordination with neighborhood boards, area agencies on aging, and nonprofits. STR 112 and SR 93 proposed lighting City Hall purple on August 7 for National Purple Heart Day, and STR 84 and SR 67 addressed disaster preparedness and drills in Maui after the wildfires. STR 184 and SR 146 would direct county police to enforce registration rules for out-of-state vehicles, and STR 229 and SR 205 would call for explosion-detection technology to respond to illegal fireworks and gunfire; Larry Vere supported the latter as a way to speed law enforcement response, while one senator said she would vote no on the vehicle-registration measure pending more information about possible effects on the Nation/Kingdom of Hawaii community. In decision-making, both committees adopted recommendations to pass STR 16, STR 22, STR 84/SR 67, and STR 184/SR 146, with STR 112/SR 93 and STR 229/SR 205 passed with technical, nonsubstantive amendments. The committee report for STR 22 was also noted to include disabled seniors and to engage neighborhood boards and community groups already working on preparedness. For STR 184/SR 146, one senator recorded a no vote because of concerns about impacts on Native Hawaiian sovereignty-related communities. The meeting concluded after all listed measures were acted on and the joint committee hearings were adjourned.

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• Page nine is P's Development Authority. There were no changes or requests to the House budget.
• page nine is P's development authority. page nine is P's development authority.
• So people tell me in a larger development that would mount up fast.
• development that would mount up fast. development that would mount up fast.
• Are we going to exact them? Do I have that list here in front of me?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We don't have an exact count of how many school districts did that.
• We know that many did, but we don't have an exact count.
• "We know that many did, but we don't have an exact count. But I can get that for you.
• Chairman, for that exact reason, they're able to do it now. They recognize that there's a policy.
• Chairman, for that exact reason, they're able to do it now.

Bills: SB23, SB73, SB210, SB234, SB243, SB244, SM16

Keywords: student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, driver education, driver's ed, driving school, motorcycle safety, traffic safety, vulnerable road users, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, cyclist, bike lane, micromobility, scooter, moped, motorcycle training, DWI prevention

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• They are a testament to a man who has spent 36 years preparing for this exact moment.
• preparing for this exact moment. preparing for this exact moment.
• a multi-year transformation to develop a multi-year transformation plan<00:46:04.079> for<00:
• John was then appointed to the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee.
• John was then appointed to the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• That's the fun of this exact same place.
• And then the last three informational items are from the Council on Resources and Development.
• And then the last three informational items are from the Council on Resources and Development.
• And then the last three informational items are from the Council on Resources and Development.
• So that group reviews and Development.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee approved the minutes from its September 29 meeting and then took up a series of Department of Transportation and Department of Administrative Services property actions. Several DOT items involved disposal of land originally acquired for the now-dissolved Conway bypass or other highway projects, including a 445.6-acre Conway parcel proposed for sale to the town of Conway for conservation use, a 1.78-acre Chesterfield parcel for sale to an abutter, a 6.13-acre Madison parcel tied to the Conway bypass, and a bulk disposal package of 22 improved parcels in Merrimack, Litchfield, and Hudson. Members asked about appraisals, conservation easements, federal funding restrictions, tenant occupancy, and whether the state would recover its original investment; DOT said values were based on appraisal or market analysis, federal reimbursements may be required where federal funds were used, and proceeds from turnpike-related property would return to the turnpike fund. All of these disposal motions were approved. The committee also approved several DOT lease/easement items. These included a Greenfield railroad-corridor lease for equestrian use, a Lake Winnipesaukee dock lease to CE Realty Trust, a similar dock lease to Needle Eye Association, and an easement in Carroll for Industrial Wireless to build a private road and cross Mount Deception Brook for a cell tower project. Members focused on maintenance responsibilities, liability insurance, access limitations, fencing, and the relationship between the railroad corridor and adjacent uses. DOT said lessees would be responsible for maintenance, access to the railroad would be restricted, and liability insurance would be included where appropriate. The committee also approved a separate easement for Eversource in Rochester to install utility lines serving the new courthouse, with the department explaining that the easement is a narrow strip needed to complete construction. The Department of Administrative Services received approval for a use-of-premises agreement allowing Rockingham County to lease 300 square feet in the Brentwood courthouse for office space, and for a perpetual utility easement in Rochester for Eversource, with a waiver of the administrative fee. The committee also heard that the Rochester courthouse project needs the utility work to finish construction. Throughout the meeting, members repeatedly asked about insurance, public access, valuation, and whether tenants or abutters would have first opportunity to buy or lease the affected properties. All motions before the committee were adopted.

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• mistake, I don't think we did, but if we did, we'll have that discussion when we get more detailed exact
• a mistake I don't think we did but if we did we'll have that discussion when we get more detailed exact
• We are going to be very exact to the back.
• thing that is... ...also in her budget released in January did the same exact thing that is in this
• The exact percentage I can't say for sure, but it is an expense in excess of any tax filer's federal

Summary: The joint appropriations committee met on April 28 to review the FY 2027 budget package, including the general appropriations feed bills (HB 4138 and SB 1831) and related budget reconciliation measures. Staff described the budget as including about $17.96 billion in general fund appropriations, a one-time transfer of state monies to increase revenues, a 5% lump-sum reduction to most agencies’ discretionary general fund budgets, and several one-time restorations or continuations for items such as school facilities, child care, child safety, corrections stipends, and public safety operating costs. Members spent much of the meeting debating how the across-the-board cuts would be implemented, which programs might be affected, and how fund sweeps from prior-year appropriations and special funds would work, including questions about universities, public safety, rural hospitals, transportation grants, the Corporation Commission, and health insurance costs for state employees and troopers. A major point of discussion was the impact on universities and higher education. Arizona Board of Regents representatives said the proposed reductions and fund sweeps would affect already obligated dollars, research, staffing, and student aid programs, and could force difficult decisions about programs such as the Promise Program, Teachers Academy, and other pass-through funds. Committee members also raised concerns about whether the cuts could lead to tuition increases or reductions in services, while majority members emphasized that agencies and the executive branch should decide how to absorb the reductions. Another major topic was health care and the state employee health plan: staff explained that the budget includes a $228 million general fund infusion to stabilize the plan, while a separate reconciliation bill would raise employee premiums over three years. Members also discussed whether the budget’s changes to AHCCCS/Access and hospital eligibility rules could increase costs for hospitals and reduce coverage. Public testimony largely opposed the budget. Speakers from Opportunity Arizona, the Arizona Board of Regents, and local governments argued that the proposal would shift costs onto working families, reduce support for education, housing, SNAP, health care, and rural infrastructure, and protect tax benefits for data centers and higher-income taxpayers. A mayor from Globe asked for state help after severe flooding damaged roads, water lines, and homes, while a motorcycle safety advocate asked the committee to review a DPS motorcycle safety fund appropriation. Committee members and staff repeatedly clarified that some items discussed were one-time appropriations not continued into FY 2027, that some fund sweeps were from unspent or unencumbered balances, and that the committee planned to take a mass roll-call vote on the budget bills at the end of the meeting.

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• the management plan the head developing the management plan the head of<01:19:47.480> trails<
• <01:24:48.760> of<01:24:48.920> our the economic development of our the economic development
• Majority of the committee on Resources, Recreation and Development, to which was referred House Bill
• <01:28:54.360> to resources Recreation and development to resources Recreation and development
• House Bill 334, FN, act relative to the comprehensive state development plan, was considered.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Senator, I see it the exact same way as you.
• I think everybody wants, ...has the same exact training.
• One happened under me, in the exact same housing unit.
• It's about leadership development opportunities for corrections officers.
• Yes, I can see, yep, that’s every day I wake up with that exact feeling.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing was held in Clinton Town Hall as part of the Joint Committee on Ways and Means’ budget review, with local officials welcoming legislators and noting the long agenda of many panels. The main presentation was from Secretary Terrence Reedy of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, who outlined the Healey-Driscoll administration’s FY26 proposal for the secretariat, including a $1.7 billion budget and a 7% increase over FY25. He described investments in emergency preparedness, hate-crime prevention, reentry programming, technology modernization, internships, and public safety training, while also noting some reductions driven by resource constraints, including cuts to certain grant programs and administrative costs. Committee members also raised concerns about federal uncertainty and how it could affect state budgets and public safety planning. A major portion of the questioning focused on the Department of Correction. Secretary Reedy and Commissioner Sean Jenkins said the biggest challenges are staffing, officer wellness, facility safety, and contraband—especially K2. They described steps taken at MCI Souza and other facilities, including reducing population at the maximum-security unit, changing management, removing metal products and free weights, improving screening and roll calls, adding a rapid response team, and increasing investigative and technological efforts to combat K2. They also discussed the closure of MCI Concord, saying it was driven by high maintenance costs and staffing needs, and explained that savings are being used to improve staffing patterns and address deferred maintenance over time rather than producing immediate large budget reductions. Members also questioned the budget’s impact on police training and community policing. The administration defended the increase in police academy tuition from $3,200 to $6,000 as reflecting true training costs and said it would still be subsidized by the state, while acknowledging the burden on small municipalities. They said the MPTC is expanding regional training and considering proposals such as Greenfield Community College’s. On community policing, officials emphasized uniform statewide training, de-escalation, and communication skills. The State Police also announced an outside review of the academy by the International Association of Chiefs of Police and said the next class will be split into two smaller groups to improve oversight and allow quicker implementation of recommendations. Other topics included ICE and federal immigration enforcement, with Reedy saying state law prohibits Massachusetts law enforcement from acting in a civil immigration capacity and that no state dollars were used in the Tufts-related ICE operation mentioned by a member. Senators and representatives also raised the upcoming FIFA World Cup, warning that it will require significant public safety resources and likely federal funding. Additional discussion covered restorative justice and juvenile diversion, health care costs in DOC, electronic health records, and the need for more diverse and culturally competent public safety staffing. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• The transportation, tourism, and economic development budget in this bill includes a lot of important
• How was this exact number calculated? Because I'm looking at the enrollment trends...
• Do we know the exact number of state employees who serve as Hope navigators? Senator Trumbull.
• I mean, I could make a number up, but I don't know the exact number. So I could get that for you.
• No one is contemplating in this... ...and 5,000 new jobs or economic growth or development.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• And you never know when you're going to develop an injury or something else that requires care.
• We developed one of the most program.
• That would prohibit that, based on this exact writing.
• Scheduling bills is not an exact science.
• >> scheduling bills is not an exact >> scheduling bills is not an exact science.<04:

Keywords: 1189, house, all