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• So, I know there's conversation on that. Um, so, I think it's a different conversation.
• But, I a different conversation.
• <01:24:59.360> The conversation when it started. The conversation when it started.
• build someone else's home. build someone else's home.
• conversations. Eyes 27, Nos four. conversations. Eyes 27, Nos four.

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• Uh as conversation with higher ed.
• in this building think is necessary. in this building think is necessary.
• in this building anymore. in this building anymore. Representative<00:48:17.280> Brown.
• <00:53:35.400> and intervene in those conversations and intervene in those conversations and
• that we'll never told in this building that we'll never build<04:23:31.920> a<04:23:31.960>

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• So I need about two minutes to build up to my question, but it's important.
• And I want our state to continue to be the state that builds us and brings us together.
• And I want our state to continue to be the state that build us and bring us together.
• not sure if you have had a chance to have this phone call or this conversation.
• I'm very open to having further conversations. I want to make this work.

Summary: The Senate Education Pre-K-12 Committee met with a quorum and took up several bills. SB 420, by Senator Burgess, would require George Washington and Abraham Lincoln portraits to be prominently displayed in social studies classrooms and K-5 classrooms, with the Department of Education selecting the portraits. Supporters framed the bill as a patriotic and educational measure tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary, while senators raised concerns about exclusivity, precedent, local control, and whether the measure could be expanded politically. Burgess said the bill was intended to be nonpartisan, historically rooted, and not to affect curriculum, and he committed to seeking funding so it would not be an unfunded mandate. The committee reported SB 420 favorably. The committee then considered CS for SB 206, by Senator Harrell, which revises teacher preparation and training related to autism spectrum disorder. The strike-all amendment requires teacher preparation programs to include autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, requires ESE-certified teachers to complete an autism microcredential by August 1, 2027, creates an Autism Education Loan Forgiveness Program, authorizes salary supplements and stipends, and requires district professional development to include autism-specific training with local CARD centers. Senators asked about implementation timelines, grandfathering current teachers, and whether the endorsement requirement should include a grace period; Harrell said she was open to further discussion and wanted to make the bill workable. Public testimony was largely supportive, including from an Orange County Public Schools representative and a parent of a child with autism. The committee adopted the amendments and reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee considered CS for SB 556, by Senator Berman, which allows students with disabilities to satisfy the high school physical education requirement by participating in Special Olympics for one year if included in the student’s IEP. An amendment also clarified that two years of marching band participation satisfies both PE and fine/performing arts credit requirements. Testimony supported the bill as an inclusive option that could reduce administrative burdens and give students more flexibility. The committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also voted to recommend confirmation of appointees in tabs 4 through 7, and then adjourned.

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• Further conversations have included discussions on when tiers could be put in place and whether there
• This is definitely an ongoing conversation, and the working group welcomes input.
• Again, this is an ongoing conversation of the district office working group.
• Another project in process is the installation of a glass window on the front door of the building.
• It's part of us building something.

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• I'm building ownership through our ESOP.
• People stay, they gain experience, and they build careers, not just collect paychecks.
• Employee ownership focuses on the workers who actually build California's infrastructure.
• We've had good conversations.
• So this bill does not require Caltrans to build a wildlife crossing at every location.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Our city of Las Cruces, our city council building, became a brand-new building.
• It's a LEED-certified building.
• Senator Hamblen, we'll have the conversation.
• In order to create compost, you have to build the infrastructure. You have to build it.
• We are having a big conversation right now about economic development.

Bills: SB47, SB110, SB122, SB143, SB168

Keywords: food recovery, composting, waste management, solid waste surcharge, organic waste reduction, environment, grants, advisory group, bosque management, Rio Grande, environmental protection, water resources, fiscal appropriation, drinking water, well owners, water testing, water treatment, public health, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture

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• Also, if they owned the building, then that was, you know, collateral.
• Thank you for expanding on that conversation.
• the infrastructure, build the website."
• This is not a critical conversation.
• It's a tool in the toolbox to build New Mexico government.

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• I think only two of the buildings were left after this flood event, we'll see.
• We're building that for the State of California.
• Is that a conversation perhaps we do need to have or at least explore?
• Anything you want to add to that conversation?
• I found this conversation very illuminating.

Summary: The hearing of the Select Committee on Sea Level Rise and the California Economy focused on infrastructure, pollution, climate resilience, public health, access, and economic impacts of sea level rise in California, with an emphasis on San Diego and the Bay Area. Chair Tasha Boerner Horvath opened by describing the committee’s purpose, the state’s sea level rise action planning, and the need for better monitoring and early warning systems. She also referenced her prior bills AB 66 and AB 72, which supported Scripps research on coastal bluff collapse warning capabilities. Assembly Members David Alvarez and Jessica Caloza later joined and emphasized that sea level rise affects not only coastal communities but inland areas as well, and that the issue should inform future legislative and budget decisions. In the first panel, Dr. Mark Merrifield of Scripps Institution of Oceanography described observed sea level rise of roughly 0.8 to 0.9 feet since the early 1900s, with acceleration expected by mid-century and potentially much greater rise by 2100 depending on emissions. He highlighted flooding, groundwater rise, beach and cliff erosion, salinization, and risks to transportation, sewage, ports, and national security. Dave Gibson of the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board discussed how sea level rise affects wastewater systems, stormwater, contaminated sites, wetlands, and coastal groundwater basins, and said the board is requiring climate adaptation planning, updating stormwater permits, and seeking more flexible state permitting and mitigation tools. Members and witnesses also discussed the need for better mapping, more monitoring, and more state funding, especially if federal support from NOAA and other agencies declines. The second panel addressed public health, equitable access, and local economies. Ramon Chiras of Un Mar de Colores described how sea level rise, pollution, and access barriers threaten the Tijuana River Valley and Imperial Beach, especially for underserved communities and youth programs that rely on safe, welcoming access to the ocean. He stressed the cultural and spiritual importance of coastal access and the need for water safety and environmental education. Jessica Fane of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission explained that the Bay Area faces major economic exposure from sea level rise, citing a regional estimate of $96 billion in adaptation costs versus $230 billion in potential losses from inaction, and said BCDC is working with local governments under SB 272 on shoreline adaptation planning, funding, and regulatory innovation. Members discussed the tension between environmental permitting and the need to move projects faster, including the possibility of planned retreat in some areas and the use of simultaneous permitting and longer-term state authority to streamline adaptation work. In the final panel, Philip Gibbons of the Port of San Diego described the port’s climate adaptation efforts and its vulnerability assessments under AB 691. He said the port manages state tidelands, supports maritime commerce and recreation, and is already seeing flooding at king tides and during El Niño events, including storm-drain backflow and damage to bikeways and parks. He explained that future sea level rise could inundate major port areas and disrupt operations, underscoring the need for continued planning, mitigation, and infrastructure investment. The hearing did not take formal votes, but it concluded with a clear call for more science, funding, coordination, and regulatory streamlining to prepare California’s coast and nearby communities for worsening sea level rise impacts.

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• Officer Rodriguez would take me to my attorney phone calls and to the parole building.
• It's a really important conversation, but obviously we need to continue them.
• But then the further conversation was talking about reviews.
• The objectives are to improve and build upon investigators' skills and knowledge.
• Thank you, committee members, for making space for this critical conversation.

Summary: The hearing focused first on sexual abuse, harassment, and retaliation in California’s women’s prisons, with testimony from CDCR wardens, the Office of Inspector General, advocacy groups, and formerly incarcerated survivors. Legislators and witnesses described a pattern of staff misconduct, fear of retaliation, gaps in reporting, and the need for stronger accountability, better investigations, and more outside access for survivor support organizations. CDCR said it has expanded training, body-worn and stationary cameras, outside partnerships, and PREA-related response procedures, while the Inspector General requested additional funding and staff to monitor more grievances and staff sexual misconduct cases under SB 1069. Members pressed CDCR on why accused staff are not always placed on leave, how cases are referred to prosecutors, and whether current protections are enough; several members argued the state should aim to investigate all complaints and do more to prevent retaliation and repeat abuse. The second issue was rehabilitative and reentry programming in women’s prisons. CDCR’s Division of Rehabilitative Programs and the wardens highlighted education, vocational training, substance use treatment, peer support, and community reentry programs, citing increased enrollment and recent graduates earning diplomas, degrees, and certifications. They said these programs are intended to reduce recidivism and improve public safety. Formerly incarcerated advocates and community providers argued that current offerings are still too limited, outdated, and not aligned with today’s job market, especially around digital literacy and transferable credentials, and they urged more funding for community-based, trauma-informed, gender-responsive programming. A coalition representative asked for a $20 million continuation and expansion of the Wright Grant program, and members discussed additional budget requests for reentry and related women’s services.

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• If you take a building that's, you know, a building that our alums really love, it's a historic building
• of the building.
• Just one building, $10 million.
• Magic happens inside that building—literal magic happens inside that building—and I would invite you
• its public buildings.

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Summary: The committee heard testimony on the BRIGHT Act, a higher education capital bill that would use Fair Share surtax revenue to fund major repairs, modernization, and decarbonization projects across UMass, state universities, and community colleges. UMass leadership described a $4.8 billion deferred maintenance backlog, aging buildings, and the need to modernize facilities, improve accessibility, and reduce emissions. Administration officials said the bill would authorize $2.5 billion in capital funding, split roughly 50-50 between UMass and the rest of public higher education, plus additional targeted funding for housing planning, smaller modernization projects, campus master plans, and workforce skills grants. They emphasized that the financing structure is modeled on the Commonwealth Transportation Fund and would not raise student costs, while also supporting affordability through financial aid and free community college. Members raised questions about regional equity, the distribution of funds among the five UMass campuses and the 24 state university/community college campuses, project labor agreements, whether the bill would unlock private or federal matching funds, and how the system is preparing for AI and changing workforce needs. UMass officials said project selection is data-driven, based on deferred maintenance, safety, accessibility, sustainability, and programmatic needs, and that the flagship campus in Western Massachusetts would likely receive a large share because of its size and needs. They also said UMass Boston would receive its own share and would not be shortchanged by the Bayside project. On labor, they said PLAs are commonly used and they would follow existing board and building authority policies. On affordability, they said the university has shifted hundreds of millions into need-based aid and that the state’s recent support has helped keep tuition low for many students. DCAMM and higher education officials said the state’s public campuses account for a large share of state-owned building space and a disproportionate share of operational carbon emissions, making decarbonization a major driver of the bill. They said the legislation would allow larger, more comprehensive projects that can address deferred maintenance, energy efficiency, and program needs at the same time, while also making some projects shovel-ready through the Fair Share supplemental funding already appropriated. A later panel from the State Universities Council of Presidents argued the bill’s authorization is still too small to meet long-term needs and urged the committee to increase the bond cap and ensure a more equitable distribution among segments. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• more houses, build more developments?
• more houses, build more developments?
• the Eastern States building account. the Eastern States building account.
• can maintain this 95year-old building can maintain this 95year-old building without<01:22:57.040
• <01:23:29.840> and only means of operating the building and only means of operating the building

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• Lastly, I also want to build upon my colleague's comments.
• So that is a conversation that I'm looking forward to. I know **Ms.
• Committee At large will like to have that conversation as well.
• It bypasses a lot of really thoughtful conversations. All right, thank you very much.
• We're very eager to continue the conversation with you all next year. Thank you.

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• With Senate Bill 241, it creates a permanent framework designed to build capacity and resilience.
• And again, I didn't talk through a lot of conversations.
• Rich families could go and build one of these universal cares themselves.
• We have a great contractor that we've been working with to build out those programs.
• These conversations are great. And Mr.

Bills: SB241, SB145

Keywords: child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department, ECECD, child care facilities, licensed child care, registered child care, copayments, waitlist, subsidy, federal poverty level

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• That conversation doesn't occur.
• So as long as we're building to a standard that protects the people in that building, within the AIA's
• I mean, I build houses.
• safety and to support building developers, manufacturers, and, most importantly, building occupants
• We build about 150 of them a year.

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• ">as going around, but why is they're having conversations
• And so as as we have these conversations and conversations with the conversations
• Just a little bit about how we build a new road.
• Just a little bit about how we build a new road.