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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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• 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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• costs to be put on the back of homebuyers because tracer wire is being put in everything under the sun

Summary: The Committee on Utilities held a public hearing on Senate Bill 1629, which Senator Fitzwater described as a clarifying measure to last year’s Dig Right/one-call infrastructure protection law. He said the bill responds to misinterpretations by some communities about tracer wire requirements for sewer mains and storm sewers, and that the intent is to avoid unnecessary costs for home builders and homebuyers while preserving underground utility safety. Committee members asked about the six-foot depth threshold, what utilities remain covered, and whether the bill weakens damage-prevention rules; Fitzwater and a committee member said it does not. Testimony in support came from the St. Louis Home Builders, who said the bill corrects a comma-related ambiguity and reduces unnecessary costs, and from Missouri 811, which said the bill reflects the original intent and raised no concerns. No opposition testimony was offered. In executive session, the committee first adopted a substitute combining House Bill 3351 and House Bill 3371, which deal with rules for detaching from a water district and allow a third party to pay debt owed by the district. The combined House Committee Substitute for HB 3351 and HB 3371 then received a do-pass recommendation by a vote of 17-0. The committee also considered a substitute for Senate Bill 903, described by Representative Simmons as adding copper wire and other wireline theft and damage provisions to critical infrastructure protections, with felony penalties and exceptions for legitimate possession by contractors. That measure also received a do-pass recommendation by a vote of 17-0. The committee then adjourned.

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• FOR EXAMPLE, SUN AND SWIM VIOLATIONS WITHIN THREE YEARS OF CONVICTION WILL BRING UP TO A FIRST MISDEMEANOR

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• So usually the Medicaid program... ...related to eligibility determination.
• Ultimately, the buck still stops with the state.
• And we've also finalized some program goals.
• And then our 50 program design decisions under each program design pillars and then our 50 program design
• So here are program design pillars, as I mentioned, 50 of them.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate Health and Welfare Committee received an update from Department of Health and Welfare Medicaid Administrator Sasha O’Connell on House Bill 345 and Idaho’s transition to comprehensive managed care. She reviewed several HB 345 directives and related federal changes, including rural hospital designation, work reporting/community engagement requirements, six-month redeterminations for the Medicaid expansion population, changes to eligibility processes, the choice waiver, state-directed payments, discontinuation of Healthy Connections Value Care and primary care case management, site-neutral payments, practice authority protections, and a new cost-sharing proposal increasing copays from $3.65 to $4. She also noted ongoing public comment periods, CMS guidance still pending on some items, and the department’s re-procurement of actuary and claims system/vendor services needed for implementation. A major portion of the presentation focused on managed care. O’Connell explained the difference between fee-for-service and managed care and said Idaho will move to a comprehensive managed care model with three statewide plans, while retaining fee-for-service for some groups such as tribal members who opt out. The department’s goals include cost containment, better quality and coordination, improved efficiency, provider stability, and keeping managed care organizations invested in Idaho. She said the rollout would be phased: the request for proposals is planned for October, contract awards for May, phase one go-live in January 2029 for all services except developmental disability services, and phase two in January 2031 for developmental disability services. O’Connell described extensive stakeholder outreach, including listening sessions, a request for information, and meetings with providers, participants, managed care organizations, and tribal representatives. Common concerns raised were payment delays, continuity of care, network adequacy, behavioral health and developmental disability services, and the need for clear, consistent contract requirements and performance measures. She said the department is reviewing other states’ contracts and developing about 50 program design decisions to shape the new contract. Senator Wintrow asked about EPSDT after repeal of a statutory section in HB 345. O’Connell said early periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment services remain federally required and still apply regardless of state statutory changes. She said families have recently raised concerns about whether those protections remain in place, and she confirmed they do. No votes or formal committee actions were taken, and the chair adjourned the meeting after noting the next meeting would be announced later.

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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

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• The Farm to Community Program began in 2003 through the USDA.
• This is a pilot program.
• So this establishes a three-year pilot program.
• products that meet program goals.
• The sun, it's daylight, so I'm going to keep going.

Summary: The House convened with quorum, offered prayers and moments of silence for community members who had recently died, and recognized several guests and family members in the chamber. After routine communications and passage of consent calendar 29, the chamber took up a series of measures on the main and colored agendas, with several bills and resolutions passing by voice vote or roll call. Among the measures approved were House Concurrent Resolution 157, which as amended requested a State Lottery report on options to support traditional lottery retailers; Senate Bill 53 on the Delaware Farm to Community Program; Senate Bill 307 on PSC authority for Lifeline telecommunications carriers; Senate Bill 339 clarifying health directive forms in mental health facilities; Senate Bill 235 on manufactured home community rent increases; Senate Bill 325, as amended, updating fire prevention and volunteer fire/EMS background check rules; Senate Bill 309 on inmate work and discharge of incarceration-related balances; Senate Bill 324 on deadly weapons and constable agency representatives; Senate Bill 293 on youth camp child care licensing; Senate Bill 94 on respiratory care practitioners and ECMO medication delivery; and Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 100, proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to marry regardless of race or gender while preserving religious freedom. House Bill 188, changing Delaware primary elections to allow unaffiliated voters to choose a party primary, also passed after debate. Two measures drew extended discussion and amendments. Senate Bill 233, requiring snow and ice to be removed from vehicles, was tabled once, then later amended and passed after debate over whether the law was workable for truck drivers and other vehicle operators; a proposed truck-related exemption amendment failed. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 404, creating a pilot program for artificial intelligence and extended reality in schools, passed after testimony from the Department of Education emphasizing guardrails, privacy, and educator oversight, alongside concerns from members about data, bias, and long-term effects. Several items were tabled or reconsidered during the session, and the House adjourned after completing the day’s business.

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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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• </c> track youth apprenticeship program. track youth apprenticeship program.
• $800,000 in this program.
• Great program. Nelson County's invested a lot of money in this program to make it work.
• Great program. Uh Nelson high school. Great program.
• the program.

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call - 0:25 Approval of Minutes – 3-50 2025 RS SB 253 – 4:25 Computer Science and AI Literacy – 27:36 Fayette County School District Budget Update – 51:46 Adjournment – 2:09:46, 958, all

Summary: The committee first handled routine business, including roll call, introductions, and approval of the previous meeting minutes by voice vote. It then heard a presentation on SB 253, focused on expanding support for teacher apprenticeship and teaching-and-learning pathways. Senator Hickman and staff from the Kentucky Department of Education and Nelson County Schools described how the program uses dual credit, work-based learning, and registered apprenticeship to help students earn an associate degree in high school and continue toward a teaching degree. They said the goal is to address the teacher shortage by creating a sustainable pipeline into the profession. Witnesses emphasized that the main barrier is cost. Mary Taylor said Kentucky’s youth apprenticeship model has been successful in other fields and that education should be added as an in-demand sector, but an associate degree alone will not solve the teacher shortage because teachers still need a bachelor’s degree and certification. Laura Arnold of Nelson County Schools described the district’s Lead Nelson program, saying the district has invested more than $800,000 since 2021, currently has 37 students in the pathway and seven committed apprentices, and spends about $85,000 per apprentice from freshman year through certification. She said district staffing, planning, and university partnerships are also significant hurdles. Members asked about job guarantees, tenure, and retirement; Arnold said employment is performance-based and retirement issues are being considered. Senator Hickman said the bill would use lottery funds to help cover tuition and dual credit costs so more districts can participate, noting that a prior version died because of a high fiscal note. Representative Payne and Representative Tipton praised the program but stressed the need for funding and noted inconsistencies between statute and budget language on Work Ready Kentucky and dual credit support. Representative Tipton also cautioned that lottery revenue may not keep pace with demand and said the General Assembly may need to make broader funding decisions. After the apprenticeship discussion, the chair moved the committee to the next agenda item on computer science and AI literacy, where Code.org began a presentation on the importance of computer science for all students.

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• </c> impact of the direct admissions program impact of the direct admissions program on<01:09:38.799>
• </c> can take advantage of this great program can take advantage of this great program by<01:12:54.679
• It's a very exciting program.
• </c><01:36:45.560><c> up</c> their day um to set this program up their day um to set this program up
• </c><01:37:10.760><c> would</c> options are but this um program would options are but this um program

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Bills: SB1432, SB2024, SB2043, SB2060, SB2069, SB2153, SB2259, SB2319, SB2321, SB2338, SB2360, SB2396, SB2405, SB2407, SB2544, SB2550, SB2552, SB2578, SB2580, SB2607, SB2614, SB2671, SB2800, SB2805, SB2816, SB2835, SB2877, SB2892, SB2928, SB2934, SB3063, SB3199, SB3233, SB3325, HCR8, HCR10, HCR11, HCR13, HCR14, HCR18, HCR19, HCR22, HCR24, HCR31, HCR32, HCR33, HCR35, HCR54, HCR62, HCR63, HCR66, HCR67, HCR82, HCR83, HCR85, HCR91, HCR93, HCR94, HCR96, HCR98, HCR102, HCR104, HCR105, HCR106, HCR110, HCR111, HCR116, HCR117, HCR118, HCR121, HCR122, HCR123, HCR124, HCR125, HCR127, HCR128, HCR137, HCR139, HCR140, HCR141, HCR144, HCR146, HCR162, HCR165, HCR166, HCR173, HCR178, HCR179, HCR180, HCR181, HCR182, HCR185, HCR189, HCR191, HCR192, HCR193, HCR194, HCR200, HCR202, HCR6, HCR36, HCR42, HCR43, HCR44, HCR53, HCR57, HCR61, HCR64, HCR69, HCR84, HCR101, HCR103, HCR107, HCR112, HCR126, HCR136, HCR154, HCR161, HCR175, HCR186, HCR187, HCR188, HCR197, HCR203, HCR204, HCR206, HB1870, HB1588, HB2429, HB2386, HB2583, HB2361, HB2270, HB2137, HB1643, HB1682, HB1692, HB2078, HB1553, HB1667, HB1700, HB1728, HB2293, HB2096, HB1959, HB1511, HB1961, HB1858, HB1897, HB2088, HB2093, HB2279, HB2314, HB2505, HB2433, HB963, HB1705, HB1550, HB469, HB1334, HB1710, HB1737, HB1753, HB1881, HB2309, HB1713, HB1741, HB2062, HB463, HB1839, HB1664, HB2455, HB2417, HB1898, HB1573, HB1768, HB1962, HB2101, HB1782, HB2033, HB1518, HB1642, HB1752, HB2097, HB2282, HB1696, HB1823, HB1886, HB2152, HB2413, HB2503, HB1875, HB1519, HB1509, HB1628, HB1810, HB1990, HB2023, HB2540, HB1679, HB1888, HB2576, HB2592

Keywords: Kalaupapa, Kalawao, Molokai, Maui County, county consolidation, Hansen's disease, leprosy, Department of Health, DOH, patient residents, former patients, public health, transition planning, jurisdiction transfer, county governance, historical preservation, cultural preservation, environmental remediation, community input, Kalaupapa Settlement

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• Um, we should be teaching and having more education programs on preventive measures when it comes to
• should be teaching and having more we should be teaching and having more education<00:10:10.040><c> programs
• ><00:10:11.080><c> on</c><00:10:11.280><c> preventive</c><00:10:11.760><c> measure</c> education programs
• on preventive measure education programs on preventive measure when<00:10:12.920><c> it</c><00:10:13.040
• There will be an opening program in the auditorium featuring entertainment by Tihati Productions, followed

Bills: SB1432, SB2024, SB2043, SB2060, SB2069, SB2153, SB2259, SB2319, SB2321, SB2338, SB2360, SB2396, SB2405, SB2407, SB2544, SB2550, SB2552, SB2578, SB2580, SB2607, SB2614, SB2671, SB2800, SB2805, SB2816, SB2835, SB2877, SB2892, SB2928, SB2934, SB3063, SB3199, SB3233, SB3325, HCR8, HCR10, HCR11, HCR13, HCR14, HCR18, HCR19, HCR22, HCR24, HCR31, HCR32, HCR33, HCR35, HCR54, HCR62, HCR63, HCR66, HCR67, HCR82, HCR83, HCR85, HCR91, HCR93, HCR94, HCR96, HCR98, HCR102, HCR104, HCR105, HCR106, HCR110, HCR111, HCR116, HCR117, HCR118, HCR121, HCR122, HCR123, HCR124, HCR125, HCR127, HCR128, HCR137, HCR139, HCR140, HCR141, HCR144, HCR146, HCR162, HCR165, HCR166, HCR173, HCR178, HCR179, HCR180, HCR181, HCR182, HCR185, HCR189, HCR191, HCR192, HCR193, HCR194, HCR200, HCR202, HCR6, HCR36, HCR42, HCR43, HCR44, HCR53, HCR57, HCR61, HCR64, HCR69, HCR84, HCR101, HCR103, HCR107, HCR112, HCR126, HCR136, HCR154, HCR161, HCR175, HCR186, HCR187, HCR188, HCR197, HCR203, HCR204, HCR206, HB1870, HB1588, HB2429, HB2386, HB2583, HB2361, HB2270, HB2137, HB1643, HB1682, HB1692, HB2078, HB1553, HB1667, HB1700, HB1728, HB2293, HB2096, HB1959, HB1511, HB1961, HB1858, HB1897, HB2088, HB2093, HB2279, HB2314, HB2505, HB2433, HB963, HB1705, HB1550, HB469, HB1334, HB1710, HB1737, HB1753, HB1881, HB2309, HB1713, HB1741, HB2062, HB463, HB1839, HB1664, HB2455, HB2417, HB1898, HB1573, HB1768, HB1962, HB2101, HB1782, HB2033, HB1518, HB1642, HB1752, HB2097, HB2282, HB1696, HB1823, HB1886, HB2152, HB2413, HB2503, HB1875, HB1519, HB1509, HB1628, HB1810, HB1990, HB2023, HB2540, HB1679, HB1888, HB2576, HB2592

Keywords: Kalaupapa, Kalawao, Molokai, Maui County, county consolidation, Hansen's disease, leprosy, Department of Health, DOH, patient residents, former patients, public health, transition planning, jurisdiction transfer, county governance, historical preservation, cultural preservation, environmental remediation, community input, Kalaupapa Settlement

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• Representative<00:32:15.840><c> Buck.</c> Representative Buck. Representative Buck.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Representative Buck. I. &gt;&gt; Representative Buck. I.
• These programs are really important, and we're very proud of how we've set up these programs and how
• </c> utilities that have decoupling programs utilities that have decoupling programs where<01:00:02.240
• </c> assistant programs. assistant programs.

Bills: HF3458, HF3777, HF3778, HF3912

Keywords: electric utilities, service areas, Tribal lands, Minnesota statute, energy regulation, utility rates, public utilities, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, ratepayer, consumer protection, affordable energy, energy affordability, ability to pay, just and reasonable rates, rate regulation, electric rates, natural gas rates, energy conservation, renewable energy

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• This program is done in over 35 program.
• </c><00:19:31.679><c> If</c> we get the most bang for the buck.
• If we get the most bang for the buck.
• This system, known as the SAFE program, is still in place today.
• The SAFE program is one of the many things our state does really well.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• </c> we have learned a lot about the program we have learned a lot about the program and<00:52:26.240
• </c> qualifications to get into the program qualifications to get into the program and<00:52:33.599><
• It's a medical program.
• Since the program began in 2016, the program has never raised its fees.
• Since the program began in 2016, the program has never raised its fees.

Keywords: 1189, house, 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.