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• I know there are a lot of factors involved in those challenges, and one of them has been the need for
• Is there some kind of a mechanism that the insurance company could be billed instead of relying on state
• This came up kind of kind of Quickly, with our focus now on literacy and other issues, we have addressed
• There are already a lot of organizations out there that help cover the funding of this, and I will continue
• These new properties are some of those that are listed or some of the state-run facilities that are in

Bills: HB4329 , HB3016 , HB4118 , HB3066 , HB3649 , HB3650

Committee: House A&B Health Subcommittee

Keywords: dental insurance, claims, medical necessity, appeal procedures, dentist reimbursement, education, vision screening, binocular vision, kindergarten, elementary education, health, family caregiver, tax credit, activities of daily living, elderly care, Oklahoma tax law, HB3066, Health Care Workforce Training Commission, workforce recruitment, health care workforce

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• the federal government, and limiting the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress
• Application to Congress for a Convention of States on May 11th of this year.
• For Congress to ignore these kinds of calls and these kinds of applications in the past.
• The half of the Republicans.
• Senators, any questions for any of our witnesses? Thank each of you for being here.

Bills: SB312 , SB945 , SB946 , SB1367 , SB1861 , SB2044 , SB2337 , SB2403 , SB2819 , SJR54

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: public school funding, education, budget allocation, financial transparency, state law, local control, fiduciary responsibility, public retirement systems, investment management, proxy voting, financial factors, insurance, political shareholder proposals, fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental regulation, discrimination, credit extension, social credit, value-based standards

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• can simultaneously serve the best financial interest of the company and its shareholders.
• interest of shareholders.
• interests of shareholders and exclude non-financial considerations like ESG. because proxy advisors
• and couch it in terms of, "Oh, this isn't in our best financial interest to do this silly, crazy thing
• influenced not by the financial interests of shareholders, but by the ideological ESG goals of asset

Bills: SB312 , SB945 , SB946 , SB1367 , SB1861 , SB2044 , SB2337 , SB2403 , SB2819 , SJR54

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: public school funding, education, budget allocation, financial transparency, state law, local control, fiduciary responsibility, public retirement systems, investment management, proxy voting, financial factors, insurance, political shareholder proposals, fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental regulation, discrimination, credit extension, social credit, value-based standards

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• I move that the State Affairs Committee of the Senate of the State of Texas, under the hand of the Chair
• one of those companies, as well as any officer.
• Employee, agent, or representative of one of those companies, or of a subsidiary or affiliate of one
• of those companies to: 1.
• But when the state of Texas needs testimony from entities and the state of Texas, in this case, is the

Bills: SB312 , SB945 , SB946 , SB1367 , SB1861 , SB2044 , SB2337 , SB2403 , SB2819 , SJR54

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: public school funding, education, budget allocation, financial transparency, state law, local control, fiduciary responsibility, public retirement systems, investment management, proxy voting, financial factors, insurance, political shareholder proposals, fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental regulation, discrimination, credit extension, social credit, value-based standards

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• By increasing the amount of monthly financial assistance to at least 50% of the federal poverty level
• By increasing the amount of monthly financial assistance to at least 50% of the federal poverty level
• , without the financial cushion many of their peers can rely on.
• For over 25 years, we have worked to advance the financial security of low- to moderate-income residents
• Youth transitioning out of care often enter adulthood without the family networks or financial safety

Bills: H5085 , H5286

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

Keywords: poverty alleviation, family support, economic mobility, youth transition, financial education, matched savings, community programs, Department of Children and Families, DCF, child abuse investigation, child neglect, pediatrician, advanced practice registered nurse, medical misdiagnosis, rickets, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta, vitamin D deficiency, bone fragility, child welfare

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• K.H. is just fine in the interest of time going forward.
• </c><00:02:27.879><c> I'm</c><00:02:28.040><c> the</c> interest of time going forward I'm the interest
• c> with the in the interest of time I want with the in the interest of time I want to<01:08:40.880><c
• If we can stick to the bill, please, what I'm interested in, and I think all of us are interested in,
• Please, what I'm interested in, and I think all of us are interested in, is the well-being of Minnesotans

Bills: HF1167 , HF1242

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: Northern Lights Express, NLX, Minneapolis-Duluth rail, passenger rail, intercity passenger rail, high-speed rail, Duluth, Minneapolis, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Council, transportation funding, rail appropriation, general fund, trunk highway fund, rail project cancellation, infrastructure spending, commercial driver training, CDL, financial assistance

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• A party that's a part of the budget has a part of the discussion.
• very fortunate with the amount of interest on our state...
• Amount of interest on our state deposit is standing up a lot of the money we have in the general fund
• Transportation for paying the principal of and interest on bonds issued for the purpose of public highways
• allocation pursuant to Section 41-15b-22 of the Code of Alabama 1975.

Bills: HB186 , HB185 , HB184 , HB183 , HB181 , HB312 , HB405 , HB182 , HB460

Committee: House Ways and Means General Fund

Keywords: Alabama budget, general fund appropriations, fiscal year 2026, state budget, appropriations act, HB186, executive branch funding, legislative branch funding, judicial branch funding, debt service, capital outlay, corrections, Medicaid, public health, mental health, transportation, education, law enforcement, tourism, veterans affairs

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• >> Impact in terms of financial impact, Representative Stubs. Welcome. Representative Stubs.
• ><c> financial</c><00:09:56.720><c> impact,</c> >> Impact in terms of financial impact?
• propulsion, no means of disposal of sewage or garbage or things like that.
• c> or</c> means of um disposal of sewage or means of um disposal of sewage or garbage<00:13:26.959><c
• It's kind of funny.

Bills: HB2 , HB163 , SB326 , HB17 , HB363 , HB2 , HB163 , SB326 , HB17 , HB363 , SB333

Committee: Senate County and Municipal Government

Keywords: vaccination, parental consent, minors, medical consent, guardian approval, income tax, research expenditures, economic development, tax deductions, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Alabama tax law, sheriff, credit card, debit card, financial procedures, Jackson County, purchasing authority, HB17, Alabama Squat Truck Law, squat truck

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• So if a parent does feel that is in the best interest of their child to continue even not being proficient
• This has been a long and interesting discussion this afternoon, touching on a lot of different things
• So interesting statistics to look at, but I'm in full support of AM 3052 and LB 1050.
• The Nebraska Education Collaboration, a statewide coalition dedicated to supporting the interests of
• And I came across something that I thought was really interesting, and I think some of the earlier comments

Bills: LB878 , LB958 , LB958A , LB762 , LB1187 , LB966 , LB929 , LB962 , LB1209 , LB937A , LB962A , LB1050 , LB1050A , LB965 , LB1022 , LB753 , LB788 , LB913 , LB1055 , LB1195 , LB429 , LB721 , LB722 , LB727 , LB745 , LB749 , LB778 , LR293 , LR296 , LR422 , LR495 , LR496 , LR497 , LR498 , LR499 , LR500 , LR501 , LR502 , LR503 , LR504

Keywords: paid parental leave, state employees, workplace benefits, family support, economic impact, Medicaid, Medical Assistance Act, home and community-based services waiver, HCBS waiver, waiver participant, assessment tool, clinical interviewing, service tier, retroactive coverage, doula, doula reimbursement, maternal health, prenatal care, pregnancy, birth outcomes

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• Of course, Mr. Speaker. So, I'm aware, generally aware of their work. Of course, Mr. Speaker.
• to the state of Nebraska, of course.
• from farm interests and ag interests.
• The substance of the amendments is included in the committee statement, but the full information about
• I would also like to say this legislative session, we've dealt with a number of difficult financial challenges

Bills: LB878 , LB958 , LB958A , LB762 , LB1187 , LB966 , LB929 , LB962 , LB1209 , LB937A , LB962A , LB1050 , LB1050A , LB965 , LB1022 , LB753 , LB788 , LB913 , LB1055 , LB1195 , LB429 , LB721 , LB722 , LB727 , LB745 , LB749 , LB778 , LR293 , LR296 , LR422 , LR495 , LR496 , LR497 , LR498 , LR499 , LR500 , LR501 , LR502 , LR503 , LR504

Keywords: paid parental leave, state employees, workplace benefits, family support, economic impact, Medicaid, Medical Assistance Act, home and community-based services waiver, HCBS waiver, waiver participant, assessment tool, clinical interviewing, service tier, retroactive coverage, doula, doula reimbursement, maternal health, prenatal care, pregnancy, birth outcomes

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• . financials. financials.
• ><c> of</c> county of Honolulu department of of county of Honolulu department of of environmental<00:
• of board of water the chief engineers of board of water supply.<00:26:07.919><c> So</c><00:26:08.240
• of the principle of fully in support of the principle of this.<00:48:49.040><c> But</c><00:48:49.280
• </c> importance of some type of access importance of some type of access control<00:50:52.079><c> and

Bills: HB2241 , HB2316 , HB1566 , HB1926 , HB1673 , HB1948 , HB2602 , HB1598 , HB2334 , HB2451 , HB2243

Committee: House Energy & Environmental Protection

Keywords: renewable energy, income tax credit, solar energy, wind energy, low-income households, energy policy, lead materials, drinking water, public health, water infrastructure, safety regulations, HB1566, energy efficiency, LED lighting, light-emitting diodes, fluorescent bulbs, fluorescent fixtures, compact fluorescent lamps, CFL ban, mercury-free lighting

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a bill to expand the solar energy tax credit for single-family residential properties by removing certain cap amounts and raising the adjusted gross income limits for taxpayers to elect a refund of excess credits. The Hawaii State Energy Office and Department of Taxation both said they were standing on written testimony, while industry and advocacy groups largely supported the measure. Members questioned whether the income thresholds were set appropriately, how many taxpayers would be affected at different income levels, and how many would qualify for refundable treatment; Taxation said it did not yet have the requested numbers but was preparing a fiscal estimate. A major issue raised was drafting and administration: witnesses said the bill appears to apply differently to owner-purchased systems versus third-party leased systems, and Taxation said it likely could not easily verify household income for leased systems or cross-reference different taxpayers. Discussion also covered whether the credit should remain refundable, whether credits should be limited to amounts actually expended, and whether the bill should instead be structured to keep the credit with the system owner or lessor, with concerns about equity, market effects, and possible incentives to lease rather than buy. The committee then moved to HB 2316, which would align state restrictions on lead materials in drinking water infrastructure with federal Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. The Department of Health and other supporters testified in favor, and there were no questions from the chair. Next, HB 1566 on energy efficiency would require state agencies to use energy-efficient lighting, with the Hawaii State Energy Office providing technical assistance and a compliance survey prioritized for first responder facilities; testimony from state agencies and advocates was in support, and again there were no questions. For HB 1926 on Red Hill, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, the Board of Water Supply, and multiple organizations and individuals supported funding for remediation studies, environmental monitoring, groundwater research, independent testing, and a public dashboard, with DLNR emphasizing that decades of work remain necessary even after defueling and that the bill supports ongoing university and community partnerships. The committee then heard HB 1673 on landfill units. The Department of Health initially said it was in support but later corrected the record and stated it strongly opposes the measure, saying the bill would undo protections enacted last session that keep landfills out of areas over aquifers; the Board of Water Supply also opposed repeal of those protections, while the City and County of Honolulu supported the HD1 version that leaves siting decisions to the counties. Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi and the Energy Justice Network opposed the bill, arguing the original protections should remain and that the amended version had confused commenters; supporters of the original version urged restoring it and considering additional language on ash.

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• Um I supportive of what you're doing.
• of some of the um especially because of some of the things<00:10:00.480><c> that</c><00:10:00.720><c
• </c> &gt;&gt; Well, and and that would be part of &gt;&gt; Well, and and that would be part of this.<
• Uh, it's sort of a, if you will, a vessel of a DECA, and um it just seems to us now there has been some
• Uh, in reference to Department of Revenue, sellers and producers of compressed natural gas have to be

Bills: HB66 , HB110 , HB114 , SB210 , SB228 , SB231 , HB66 , HB110 , HB114 , SB210 , SB228 , SB231

Committee: Senate State Governmental Affairs

Keywords: elder abuse, financial exploitation, inheritance, joint tenancy, conviction effects, HB110, sunset bill, Alabama Sunset Law, State Board of Medical Examiners, Medical Licensure Commission, medical licensing, physician regulation, healthcare regulation, professional licensing, ethics law, state ethics code, public servants, board members, agency continuation, sunset review

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• of college.
• I've seen a lot of children at one of the high schools that one of my kids went to.
• First of all, in terms of students getting financial aid, sometimes students believe that they're getting
• I am representing the Arc of Texas in support of SB1679.
• So that was kind of important to us, too. To limit that extra support. Yeah, so interesting.

Bills: SB750 , SB2995 , SB1716 , SB2430 , SB203 , SB1679 , SB2683 , SB1414

Committees: Senate Education , Senate Education K-16

Keywords: tuition exemption, paramedics, higher education, public institutions, laboratory fees, education code, financial aid, education, student support, scholarships, nontraditional education, student enrollment, financial assistance, Texas students, foreign adversaries, trade secrets, research integrity, security measures, international agreements, student privacy

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• The committee substitute we heard last week corrects some drafting errors and removes a conflict of interest
• issue, submit an affidavit stating the nature of the conflict of interest, and abstain from the closed-door
• , as we see the fundamental goal of the Texas Water Fund as simplifying appropriations to financial assistance
• Lots of economy, lots of people in history.
• Nationally, we have a coalition of Fortune 500 companies interested in and dedicated to using recycled

Bills: HB16 , HB16 , HB1618 , HB2692 , HB2712 , HB2970 , HB3609 , HB3628

Committee: House Natural Resources

Keywords: judicial administration, court reform, juvenile diversion, court security, mental health services, drug offenses, constitutional amendments, water infrastructure, Texas Water Development Board, financial assistance, water supply projects, rural municipalities, water access assessment, aquifer storage, Edwards Aquifer, water injection, environmental regulations, groundwater management, San Antonio River, pollution control

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• If any of you have driven north of the Capitol, you've seen that my district and Williamson County, in
• A lot of y'all were on this committee and were part of that.
• Army Corps of Engineers.
• a couple of different gates.
• the Port of Houston and some of the metrics on the impact on Texas.

Bills: HB16 , HB1618 , HB2692 , HB2712 , HB2970 , HB3609 , HB3628 , HB16

Committee: House Natural Resources

Keywords: water infrastructure, Texas Water Development Board, financial assistance, water supply projects, rural municipalities, water access assessment, aquifer storage, Edwards Aquifer, water injection, environmental regulations, groundwater management, San Antonio River, pollution control, flood management, water quality, conservation district, bonds, utility rates, ratemaking, water services

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• The benchmark index used to calculate these maximum interest rates, and as of August 1st, 2024, to respond
• There's also IRS regulations on some of that, but that is outside of our purview as a state and of this
• There were a host of issues brought up as a result of that.
• It's in the best interest for people to know, especially in the midst of where we're at with the insurance
• of having a purchase agreement in front of.

Bills: HF2601 , HF2607 , HF2027 , HF2608

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: financial institutions, insurance regulation, insurance holding company, group capital calculation, liquidity stress test, NAIC, National Association of Insurance Commissioners, insurer solvency, affiliate transactions, groupwide supervision, internationally active insurance group, lead state commissioner, policyholder protection, hazardous financial condition, deposit or bond, contract for deed, conventional loan, cooperative apartment loan, mortgage interest rate cap, average prime offer rate

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• And, you know, The full weight of all of the medicine cost.
• this is hundreds of thousands of dollars.
• You've got a lot of courage. You've got a lot of faith. You've got a lot of hope.
• You, sir, file a great number of bills. Some of them are sporty. Some of them are complicated.
• Financial Services and Office of Financial Regulation, and repeals the sunset clause on June 30.

Bills: S0326 , S0598 , S0632 , S0786 , S1110 , S1256 , S1380 , S1588 , S7042 , S7044

Committee: Senate Banking and Insurance

Keywords: curators, estates, court appointment, fiduciary duty, bond requirements, removal, surrogate, funeral homes, cemetery law, cremation, embalmer, funeral director, preneed contract, preneed funeral, human remains, unclaimed cremated remains, disposition of remains, hospice, palliative care, end-of-life care

Summary: The Banking and Insurance Committee met with a quorum present and temporarily postponed SB 7042 on legal tender and SB 1380 before taking up the remaining agenda. The committee first reported favorably C.S. for SB 326, which modernizes Florida’s curator statute in probate law by clarifying when curators may be appointed, what they may do, and what oversight applies. It then reported favorably SB 1256, which standardizes PBM pharmacy audits by requiring uniform audit standards, scope, frequency, penalties, and due process protections for pharmacies; testimony from pharmacists emphasized concerns about conflicts of interest, excessive audits, and disproportionate penalties, while preserving fraud investigations. The committee also reported favorably C.S. for SB 598 on funeral and cemetery services after adopting an amendment that removed provisions on civil damages caps and phasing out direct disposers; the bill updates licensure and contract rules and addresses unclaimed remains. SB 632, which sets insurance requirements for transportation network companies during the period after a ride is accepted but before pickup, was reported favorably despite opposition from an attorney who argued the existing coverage framework should not be reduced. C.S. for SB 786, creating a nonjudicial process to close out undisputed trusts and discharge trustees, was also reported favorably. The committee then took up SB 1110, a major bill expanding Medicaid and private insurance coverage for medically necessary orthotics and prosthetics, including activity limbs, and requiring annual reporting. After adopting an amendment clarifying eligible recipients, the committee heard extensive emotional testimony from amputees, parents, and advocates describing the medical, developmental, and financial importance of prosthetic coverage, and members spoke in strong support before the bill was reported favorably. Later, the committee considered SB 1588, which implements last session’s legal tender law by refining definitions, narrowing custodian provisions, eliminating unnecessary examination requirements, and repealing the sunset clause; members raised questions about verification and anti-money-laundering concerns, but the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved SPB 7044 as a committee bill to expand public records exemptions to records relating to newly regulated custodians of gold and silver. The meeting concluded with senators recording additional affirmative votes on selected bills and adjourning.

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• I'm the Deputy Legislative Auditor for the Financial Audit Division at the Office of the Legislative
• For the result of our audit, for the financial activity, we're going to really see that the office generally
• management, and that came in the form of two findings for that financial activity.
• Those are assets that are going to be included in the state's financial statements.
• I was in the middle of a statement when you cut me off, and we could have avoided some of this.

Bills: HF1060 , HF1062

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: sports facilities, Minnesota, legislative commission, financial oversight, accountability, HF1062, driver and vehicle systems oversight committee, MNLARS, VTRS, vehicle title and registration system, driver's license system, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, MN.IT, legislative oversight, transportation finance, state government, committee repeal, sunset provision, information technology audit, vehicle registration

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• Journal of the Day. The Secretary will read.
• I move that the reading of the journal be dispensed with, and the journal of the previous day's business
• Senator Ritchey has moved that the reading of the journal be dispensed with, and the journal of the previous
• Senator Ritchey has moved that the reading of the journal be dispensed with, and the journal of the previous
• Secretary of State message received. The Secretary of State message received. Senator Ritchey.

Bills: SB5068 , SB5109 , SB5188 , SB5223 , SB5280 , SB5420 , SB5467 , SB5581 , SB5649 , SB5705

Keywords: employment eligibility, firefighters, law enforcement, citizenship, legal authorization, public safety, mortgage lending, fraud, prosecution, financial regulations, consumer protection, broadband, infrastructure, loan assistance, economic development, technology access, criminal offense, fingerprinting, state regulations, SB 5280

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• The title of the bill will be the title of the act.
• The title of the bill will be the title of the act.
• But this bill will allow a victim or witness under the age of 18 to provide a statement of testimony
• Title of the bill will be the title of the act.
• Title of the bill will be the title of the act.

Bills: SB5068 , SB5109 , SB5188 , SB5223 , SB5280 , SB5420 , SB5467 , SB5581 , SB5649 , SB5705

Keywords: employment eligibility, firefighters, law enforcement, citizenship, legal authorization, public safety, mortgage lending, fraud, prosecution, financial regulations, consumer protection, broadband, infrastructure, loan assistance, economic development, technology access, criminal offense, fingerprinting, state regulations, SB 5280

Summary: The Senate opened with ceremonial items, approved the previous day’s journal, and referred committee reports and new introductions. Members then adopted Senate Resolution 8669 recognizing National Blood Donor Month after remarks emphasizing the life-saving need for blood donations and the work of blood coalition partners. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 8667 honoring Monica Alexander for her long public service with the Washington State Patrol and Criminal Justice Training Commission, with multiple senators praising her leadership, reforms, and mentorship. The chamber then took up a series of gubernatorial appointments to college boards of trustees, confirming Rosa Peralta to the Seattle College District, Stephen Zimmerman to Wenatchee Valley College, and Tara Lear to Walla Walla Community College, each by roll call vote. After caucus, the Senate returned to third reading and considered several bills, including SB 5068 on law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutors; SB 5252 on property tax exemptions for nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places; SB 5280 on consumer protections for virtual currency kiosks; SB 5124 on patient access and skilled nursing facility discharge coordination; and SB 5436 on interference with access to places of religious worship. Most of these measures were amended and then passed, with SB 5068 and SB 5436 drawing debate over immigration status and protest activity, respectively. Later, the Senate passed SB 5705, narrowing traffic safety penalties to focus on distracted driving in school zones; ESSB 5594, delaying implementation of biosimilar drug access provisions; SB 5169, expanding out-of-court testimony options for child victims and witnesses; ESSB 5098, expanding weapons restrictions to additional public buildings and outdoor public spaces, despite opposition over firearm preemption and self-defense concerns; SB 5188, allowing rural broadband repair loans; SB 5109, making the mortgage lending fraud prosecution account permanent with a fee increase; SSB 5240, authorizing schools to use available anaphylaxis medication in emergencies; SB 5420, ensuring veterans and uniformed service members access to benefits and opportunities; SB 5467, simplifying surplus property sales by water-sewer districts; SSB 5331, strengthening insurance enforcement and restitution authority; and ESSB 5071, updating child endangerment law to include fentanyl and synthetic opioids, with an amendment adding a parenting-alternative approach for child defendants. The Senate also adopted an amendment to SB 5581 to include public transportation providers in safe-system transportation infrastructure planning and then advanced the bill toward final passage.