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• And relating to the use of portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle or
• In facilities operated by private vendors, refer to the Committee on Corrections.
• A private school operated by a religious organization or providing religious instruction, refer to the
• Food service establishments operating in certain counties refer to the committee on intergovernmental
• District school district maintenance and operations out of alarm Texas in the enactment of a state and

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• <00:12:53.320> in endowment so basically the operation in endowment so basically the operation
• that allows us to maintain and operate that allows us to maintain and operate the<00:35:36.640><
• and so that leaves us a 2% operating and so that leaves us a 2% operating budget<01:51:49.840>
• that we would not have the operating that we would not have the operating budget<01:52:18.920>
• And they want a birth certificate or a death certificate.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting began with testimony from Charlotte Harding of the Conservation Land Stewardship Program, who explained that the office protects the state’s interests in conservation lands by monitoring conservation easements and related stewardship obligations. She described the program’s funding sources: a land conservation endowment held at the State Treasury and administered by the Council on Resources and Development, plus transfers from Fish and Game for easements not covered by the endowment. Members discussed how the endowment is funded when new easements are created, the program’s staffing, the loss of a state vehicle, and the need to increase in-state travel so staff can use personal vehicles for field monitoring. Harding said the office has two full-time positions and a seasonal employee, that the work is mostly monitoring rather than hands-on land management, and that enforcement issues are referred to the grantee agencies or, if needed, to the Council on Resources and Development. She also noted that the office works directly with landowners to resolve smaller issues and that stewardship has become a greater focus in the conservation community because ongoing oversight requires funding. Members asked about examples of properties under the program, including LCIP lands such as Musquash Headwaters, Hidden Valley Boy Scout Camp, and Nash Stream, and the committee did not take a motion before moving on. The committee then heard from Paul Breen and Susie Anzelone of the Pease Development Authority regarding the Division of Ports and Harbors operating budget. They explained that the authority provides finance, legal, environmental, and engineering support to the division, which operates New Hampshire’s only deep-water berth at Market Street, as well as facilities in Hampton, Rye, the Portsmouth Fish Pier, and navigational waters in the Piscataqua and Great Bay. They described the authority’s history after the closure of Pease Air Force Base, the transfer of roughly 2,400 acres, and the creation of a self-sustaining enterprise fund tied to airport and port operations. They emphasized that the division does not draw on the general fund because revenues from wharfage, dockage, parking, registration, and mooring fees cover operating costs, with any surplus retained for capital improvements and replacement. Members questioned several budget lines, including a sharp increase in overtime and workers’ compensation. Breen said overtime is driven largely by security needs at the deep-water port and fluctuates with vessel traffic, such as salt shipments, while workers’ comp is a DAS-set cost and not something the division controls. He said the budget is conservative and that if revenues fall short, capital projects would be the first items scaled back. The discussion also covered fee-setting, with Breen saying rates are reviewed against the local market and infrastructure constraints, and that some smaller facility fees had recently been increased after being stagnant for years.

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• annually, which is very burdensome to both the people living in affordable housing as well as the operators
• What happens if the income gets too high after a certain number of years, the low-income housing operator
• So what we're suggesting is if we are operating affordable housing and in compliance with our regulatory
• Every dollar owed is a dollar of net operating income that can't service a mortgage or a bond.
• because you've been operating for two years under a temporary certificate of occupancy.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• :44:09.880> the<00:44:10.880> issuance<00:44:11.359> and The issuance and certification
• A person shall not operate a motor vehicle that possess, purchase, install, sell, offer for sale, or
• To any motor vehicle operated on public roadways in the state, regardless of jurisdiction of registration
• <00:59:04.880> a<00:59:05.040> motor<00:59:05.280> vehicle<00:59:05.520> operator
• <00:59:05.839> to allowing a motor vehicle operator to allowing a motor vehicle operator to

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• This has caused revenues to outpace normal operating expenses.
• This has caused revenues to outpace normal operating expenses.
• That's the operative part of the sentence, and Chairman, I'll present the City Attorney's question as
• In August, we issued our operational audit report, and it has 31 findings in it.
• In August, we issued our operational audit report, and it has 31 findings in it.

Summary: The committee first took up a long-running audit finding involving the City of Daytona Beach’s unexpended building permit fund balance, which has exceeded the statutory cap for several years and was reported at $10.8 million in the latest audit. Mayor Derek Henry and city staff said the city had analyzed the fund, adopted a corrective action plan, waived more than $5.5 million in permit and inspection fees, used some excess funds for a training facility rehabilitation, and is pursuing a $9.4 million City Hall expansion that they say is allowed under a November 2024 Attorney General opinion permitting construction of a building to house the building code enforcement function. Committee members repeatedly questioned whether the city was simply trying to spend down the money, whether the proposed uses were truly lawful, why the balance kept growing despite fee waivers, and where the interest earnings were going. The mayor and deputy city manager said the city’s growth and staffing needs justified the plan, but several members expressed frustration and skepticism. A public commenter also urged accountability and raised concerns about the city’s spending plans and the size of the remaining balance. The committee then received an Auditor General presentation on the Town of Greenville, which found 31 operational audit findings and described pervasive control failures, possible fraud, waste, and abuse. The findings included election paperwork problems that left a council seat vacant, conflicts of interest, late financial disclosure filings, related-party transactions, inadequate meeting notices and minutes, quorum and voting documentation problems, council members’ involvement in day-to-day operations, missing ethics training, budget adoption and monitoring deficiencies, inaccurate accounting records and bank reconciliations, utility billing and rate issues, grant compliance problems tied to an unfinished grocery store project, weak personnel and contracting controls, improper severance and compensation issues, late vendor payments, weak procurement and P-card controls, vehicle-use and property-control weaknesses, poor public records access, and IT access and fraud-policy gaps. Greenville’s mayor and staff said the audit largely reflected the prior administration and that the current council and staff are taking corrective action. They said the town terminated the former manager, adopted seven new policies since the audit began, and is working with the Auditor General to improve procurement, financial controls, inventory management, grant oversight, and ethics compliance. The town attorney said he had alerted federal authorities earlier about concerns, and committee members noted that FDLE has received a criminal referral and is investigating. Several members praised the new leadership’s cooperation but also suggested the town consider consolidation or dissolution if problems persist.

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• The proposed budget will allow the department to maintain operations, delivery of services, and provide
• The patient-driven operating expenses and equipment we're requesting $21.7 million in fiscal year 25-
• My name is Brent Hauser, Chief Deputy Director of Operations for the Department of State Hospitals, and
• Both Brightline, who operates the Bright Life Kids programs, and COOTS, that operates the Soluna program
• For Brightline, they've been in operation for many years.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Senate Bill 86, Commercial Motor Vehicles Operated by Unauthorized Aliens. Thank you very much, Mr.
• Further, the bill provides that if a law enforcement officer encounters an illegal alien operating a
• who operate aircraft within Florida's geographic boundaries, and that is a bill, Mr.
• It adds excess cost to small operators, not the big guys.
• And do you know, Florida issues 25% of the pilot certificates in the country.

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee met and first considered SB 86, which would make it unlawful for unauthorized aliens to operate commercial motor vehicles in Florida. The sponsor described the bill as a highway safety measure, requiring lawful presence, a valid CDL, English proficiency, and the ability to communicate with law enforcement. The bill also provides for impoundment, custody transfer to federal authorities, a civil penalty on the motor carrier, and an out-of-service order. An amendment was adopted, public testimony included support from the Florida PBA, and the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard SB 706, which preempts naming of major commercial service airports to the state and would rename Palm Beach International Airport as Donald J. Trump International Airport. An amendment was adopted to make the change subject to FAA approval, a trademark agreement, and a reasonable implementation period for Palm Beach County. Palm Beach County representatives supported the measure and the amendment, and the committee reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee approved SB 1670, a specialty license plate bill for the “outsider” plate, after adopting an amendment reducing the Huber Brothers Foundation’s share of proceeds from 25% to 10%. The committee also passed SB 1054, which increases penalties for traffic infractions that result in crashes involving red lights or stop signs, including higher fines, license suspensions, and a one-year bodily injury insurance requirement after injury-causing crashes. Testimony from law enforcement and advocacy groups supported the bill, and it was reported favorably. Finally, the committee considered SB 422 on ADS-B aviation surveillance data. The bill would prohibit use of ADS-B data to calculate or collect landing-related fees, and an amendment narrowed the prohibition to fees tied to landings, touch-and-goes, or entering a fee-assessing airspace radius. Aviation groups, pilots, and airport officials offered extensive testimony, with supporters arguing the bill protects safety and prevents inaccurate or surprise billing, while airport representatives said they use the data for fee collection and operational purposes and wanted further changes. Despite those concerns, the committee reported the bill favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• I doubt there's actually an up and operational AI-specific data center.
• Dan Diorio: Power or operate behind the meter.
• They're about 40% of their operating revenue.
• Should it be the ratepayers or should it be the developers and operators?
• operation may be.

Summary: The Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss data centers and their impact on Texas's energy infrastructure. The meeting featured testimony from key representatives of the Public Utility Commission (PUC) and ERCOT, who outlined the evolving landscape of energy generation and the challenges posed by the rapid growth of data centers. Notably, ERCOT reported over 450,000 MW of generation resources planned for connection, with a significant portion attributed to data centers, which now represent around 87% of new large load interconnection requests. The committee explored proposed changes to the interconnection process, including a new 'batch study' approach aimed at streamlining the approval of multiple projects simultaneously. This change is intended to address the challenges of managing numerous simultaneous requests and to provide more certainty for developers regarding their energy needs. Testimonies emphasized the importance of ensuring that the costs of infrastructure upgrades are borne by the data centers rather than residential ratepayers, with discussions around the financial commitments required from developers. Several data center developers also provided testimony, highlighting the economic benefits of their projects, including job creation and increased local revenues. They expressed concerns about the potential for a moratorium on future growth due to the new interconnection rules and emphasized the need for a collaborative approach to address water usage and environmental impacts. The committee plans to continue discussions on these topics in future hearings, with a focus on balancing economic growth with energy reliability and resource management.

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• So the request is also to support our waiver initiatives, such as credentialing or certification for
• <00:33:58.840> for credentialing or certification for credentialing or certification for direct
• so this is a strategy to certification so this is a strategy to uh<00:34:14.200> to<00:34:14.440
• about because, again, it is a national certification.
• We operate an adult daycare center in Koloa, and we own two group homes, one in Aiea and one in Kapalama

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Health and Human Services held an informational briefing on the Developmental Disabilities Council and related agencies. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities outlined its 2025 legislative priorities, including a pilot project for guardian ad litem and capacity evaluations in guardianship/conservatorship cases, a supported decision-making bill, a health disparities study for people with disabilities, an ABLE savings outreach/staffing measure, a Medicaid buy-in proposal, an adult changing tables equity bill, and a resolution on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Council representatives emphasized that supported decision-making would complement tools like powers of attorney and medical releases, and that the health disparities study would help identify unmet needs by ZIP code and improve state data on the intellectual and developmental disability population. The Center on Disability Studies at the University of Hawaii described its role as the research and training arm within the DD system, working with the DD Council and the Hawaii Disability Rights Center. It reported activities such as interdisciplinary training, community education, technical assistance, research collaborations, the Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity, publications, telehealth, ECHO Autism, and counseling for Maui fire survivors. The center said it leveraged about $16 million in outside funding last year and highlighted goals focused on workforce development, community capacity, research with direct participation from people with disabilities, and accessible dissemination of information. The Hawaii Disability Rights Center, the state’s protection and advocacy agency, supported the Council’s priorities, especially supported decision-making, which it said could help some people avoid guardianship while preserving liberty and reducing state resource use. The center also raised concerns about the DD system budget and urged legislators to review whether the Developmental Disabilities Division is requesting enough funding, noting possible backsliding in services and eligibility. The Developmental Disabilities Division of the Department of Health then outlined its statewide waiver program serving just over 3,500 people, its service array, and its budget request for increased waiver funding, a federal initiatives coordinator, and IT upgrades to comply with the new HCBS access rule; no votes or formal actions were taken during the briefing.

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• You know, again, somebody that's been through many, I got more certifications in health care than just
• <00:28:56.240> in many I got more certifications in many I got more certifications in healthcare
• We did this for optometrists, not allowing people to operate in their scope of practice when we have
• in their scope of practice when operate in their scope of practice when we<00:34:49.200> have
• We have 24-hour operations that are wanting every nurse in that building to be on the bedside when they

Keywords: 1183, house

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• For certain certification examination county process, for out-of-state property tax, to change the duties
• If the business operation was sold or transferred, the taxpayer's base year employees are calculated
• by the number of equivalent employees employed at the business operation sold or transferred, using the
• The section does not apply if the business operation was sold or transferred after 24 months from the
• The permit is valid only for the motor vehicle for which it is issued, and any person who operates a

Bills: LB737, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB1216, LB1256, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB743, LB745, LB749, LB778, LB787, LB365A, LB823, LB900, LB903, LB940, LB954, LB1127, LB1127A, LB1205, LB1240, LR293, LR296, LR422, LR505, LR507

Keywords: LB737, Olmstead, developmental disabilities, disability services, community-based services, integrated settings, DHHS, Department of Health and Human Services, stakeholder advisory committee, independent consultant, public hearing, legislative oversight, disability rights, community integration, housing, employment, education, transportation, community supports, self-advocacy

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• with the license suspension criteria and agreeing in writing to modify the weather modification operation
• will not cause flooding, damage property, or harm wildlife, and two, the proposed operation will use
• on the proposed operation, as well as to hold at least one public meeting in the likely affected area
• Public notice requirements ensure advance disclosure of planned operations, and licenses issued by the
• Cloud seeding operations are capable of becoming larger, and here in Arizona is why we need parameters

Bills: SB1005, SB1202, SB1278, SB1279, SB1280, SB1287

Keywords: cosmetics, animal testing, prohibition, manufacturers, sales regulation, state preemption, groundwater, water conservation, Arizona water resources, drought management, water quality, solar radiation management, environment, regulation, Arizona Revised Statutes, weather modification, licensing, environmental impact, public safety, cloud seeding

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• <00:19:42.720> uh 15 um units that may be operating uh 15 um units that may be operating uh
• We began operations in June of 2023.
• We began operations in June of 2023.
• That we had, we began operations in June of 2023.
• That's a tremendous contribution to this island's economy, and so it'll be operational from then.

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• Washington, private passenger motor vehicle insurance, use of programs that measure the operation of
• for medical cannabis or a positive test for cannabis while holding a valid written certification.
• for medical cannabis or a certification for medical cannabis or a positive<00:30:06.799> test
• <00:30:10.960> However, a valid written certification.
• However, a valid written certification.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation, journalized the prayer, and recognized Read Across America Day with a special resolution congratulating the Maryland State Education Association on the program’s 28th anniversary. Senators also welcomed several guests and student groups, including Eleanor Roosevelt High School students, Maryland Federation of Republican Women members for Red Scarf Day, medical shadows from Johns Hopkins, a student page prospect, and a group from Matthew Henson Elementary School. The chamber then took up multiple Finance Committee consent calendars and individual local alcohol-related bills, all of which were reported favorably, adopted without objection, and ordered printed for third reading. Measures included changes to alcohol license fee refunds for uniformed service members, Anne Arundel County license classifications and compensation for liquor board officials, a Baltimore City racetrack license extension, a Cecil County license quota change, and new or expanded licenses for golf courses, sports venues, and barber shop/beauty salon establishments. The Senate also advanced bills on social work licensing, a rural readiness economic development program, a Maryland-Ireland Trade Commission extension, peer-to-peer car sharing insurance rules, telematics-based auto insurance disclosures and appeals, and veteran status notation on public profiles. Several bills were amended before being advanced, generally with technical or clarifying changes and no recorded opposition. Senate Bill 18 would create a provisional social work license; Senate Bill 351 would regulate insurer use of vehicle telematics data; Senate Bill 395 would revise insurance and liability rules for peer-to-peer car sharing; and Senate Bill 197 would alter comprehensive plan elements in land use law. Senate Bill 439, protecting fire and rescue public safety employees from adverse action based on medical cannabis certification, also moved forward without amendment. One measure, Senate Bill 69, which would make permanent the nonprofit navigator position in the Department of Commerce, was discussed at length after a member raised concerns about oversight of nonprofit grant funding. On request, the bill was special ordered to the next day for further consideration. All other bills discussed in the transcript were advanced to third reading by unanimous or near-unanimous voice action, with no recorded roll-call votes.

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• This is a disconnect between many businesses that operate in our state.
• But as implementation has moved forward, additional refinements are needed to ensure the system operates
• That classified employees get the same rights that certificated employees get in schools.
• The court, in its ruling, acknowledged that the certification program is necessary to protect public
• A significant and growing share of worker retirement savings operates in a disclosure gap.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• of an operation to spread these wolves around.
• many millions of dollars of an operating many millions of dollars of an operation<00:20:42.320> to
• operation to spread these wolves around. operation to spread these wolves around.
• zero admissions operations. Mr. zero admissions operations. Mr.
• of an operation to spread these wolves around.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Provide the certifications and the licenses and the service that make our system, as has been mentioned
• We provide for the operating the budget.
• We provide for the operating increase<00:31:03.279> for<00:31:03.520> those<00:31:03.840
• Provide the certifications and farmers.
• Provide the certifications and the<00:31:16.159> licenses<00:31:17.120> and<00:31:17.440

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• , certificates of tax on certification, certificates of tax credit<03:15:19.200> issued<03:15:
• >> you could do away with the certification >> you could do away with the certification
• <03:53:01.040> with, Conway, uh, there's an operator with, Conway, uh, there's an operator
• . operation. operation.
• <03:58:26.160> like guy," but looking at an operation like guy," but looking at an operation

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• All certificate. All certificate.
• operating operating systems.
• Is it a system used in an operating room by which you in an operating room by which you in an operating
• Operating system software that manages Operating system software that manages Operating system software
• Runs a mobile operating operating operating system. D. Is capable of running apps system. D.

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• Or the operation centers that we created just two years ago? The answer is no.
• The bill in this case mirrors the winter storm URI joint operations model.
• We have the Air Force Cyber Operations and Forensic Unit there.
• This approach ensures that AI drives operations... ...operational efficiency, replacing labor-intensive
• This creates logistical operational challenges for fuel suppliers and retailers in Texas.

Bills: HB146, HB150, HB1500, HB1545, HB1562, HB2067, HB2520, HB2818, HB3214, HB3250, HB3466, HB3512, HB3623, HB4063, HB4395, HB4464, HB4668, HB4690, HB5331, HB3833, HB146, HB150

Keywords: HB 146, Texas Capitol, State Capitol, State Preservation Board, Congress Avenue, Travis County, traffic lanes, lane closure, road closure, municipal authority, local control, Capitol area, downtown Austin, special events, construction traffic plan, pedestrian safety, public works, transportation policy, government code chapter 443, cybersecurity