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• </c><00:10:29.040><c> with</c> is familyowned and family operated with is familyowned and family operated
• John and Katherine their operation.
• </c><01:29:49.840><c> This</c> the A10 operations in Tucson. This the A10 operations in Tucson.
• The last official A-10 operations.
• </c><02:42:08.319><c> Unfortunately,</c> government operating. Unfortunately, government operating.

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• Not when it's operational? Correct.
• Do you have operations for that, or is that a different...
• The numbers I gave were the generators actually in operation at peak decibel.
• I would think it would be significantly less than when the generators are operating.
• I would think it would be significantly less than when the generators are operating.

Committee: House Utilities

Summary: The Missouri House Committee on Utilities held an informational hearing on data centers, with the chair saying the goal was to hear different perspectives and better understand the issue before future legislation. No public testimony was taken, but three invited speakers presented: a labor representative, an Ameren Missouri executive, and a consumer advocate. The discussion focused on the economic benefits of data centers, including construction jobs, local hiring, apprenticeship opportunities, tax revenue for schools and local governments, and related spending by Missouri businesses. The labor witness described current Montgomery County projects, said hundreds of Missourians were already working there, and argued that closed-loop cooling and generator noise were manageable. Committee members also raised questions about water use, noise, cybersecurity, local hiring, and how much tax revenue a project could generate annually. Ameren’s Rob Dixon said Senate Bill 4 and the PSC’s large-load tariff provide key protections for ratepayers by requiring large customers to pay their own interconnection costs, sign long-term contracts, post collateral, and pay for most of their requested load even if they use less. He said those rules help prevent costs from shifting to other customers and that large loads can put downward pressure on rates by contributing to fixed system costs. Dixon also said Ameren is planning for significant new generation, including gas, nuclear, hydro, coal, and renewables, and that data centers are subject to the same load-shedding and emergency restoration rules as other customers. He noted that the protections apply to investor-owned utilities, not co-ops or municipal utilities. John Kaufman of the Consumers Council of Missouri argued the PSC protections are still too weak and warned that data centers could raise rates through construction work in progress, stranded generation costs, and other risks if projects are delayed, shrink, or fail. He urged stronger consumer protections, more upfront financial commitments from data centers, and greater transparency for ratepayers, while also suggesting community benefit agreements and cautioning against over-reliance on utility projections. Several members pushed back on his characterization of Senate Bill 4 and QIP/CWIP provisions, and the hearing ended with the chair thanking the witnesses and adjourned the committee.

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• Aren't as actively seeking out continuing to operate these kinds of facilities.
• Well, one of the positions that can get them is forklift operating certification, and that is low-hanging
• Or when was it first operated? Stumped him, good. 2003? 2004? 2003. 2003.
• Yeah, so we're now and we're still operating under a McClendon order that was adopted for a different
• You know, it's made a difference in our lives and has enabled them to launch their recovery trajectory

Committee: House Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee

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• If you have a director or a person who's in charge of that co-operative, that person has an obligation
• The owner or operator or service provider shall provide a copy of the results of the state and national
• Even the of they want to do business operate in good faith under this piece of legislation.
• We launched free transportation and free activity fees. I get that in the public school system.
• We operate 11 schools.

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• And whereas OSU has launched a $2 billion comprehensive campaign designed to expand student opportunities
• Bill 3127 builds on existing legal framework that the Oklahoma employers and employees have been operating
• Senator Ford asks unanimous consent that we operate from a floor sub without objection.
• House Bill 3472 simply allows the tire pyrolysis operators to utilize the same funds tire recycling centers

Bills: SR31 , SB2060 , SB2184 , HB1371 , HB1411 , HB1933 , HB2361 , HB2398 , HB2893 , HB3006 , HB3044 , HB3127 , HB3322 , HB3147 , HB1276 , HB3472 , HB3522 , HB3704 , HB4303 , HB4319

Keywords: military, children, resilience, Purple Up!, military families, master development district, improvement district, public improvements, infrastructure financing, special assessments, statutory revision, consolidation, law amendment, emergency legislation, legal clarity, oil and gas, mineral rights, proceeds, royalties, escrow account

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• Just launched right in. I should have caught that. My apologies. Senator Gainer. Thank you, Mr.
• It says operating expenditures, Department of Commerce, and then Department of Ecology.
• So just at a high level, districts have expressed some operational costs or operational concerns that

Committee: Senate Local Government

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• ISDA operates three year-round stations.
• At Twin Falls Park, Shoshone Falls Boat Launch, and Centennial Park.
• Obviously, we don't have the power and authority to operate on federal lands.
• We have operations that rely on the revenues from that production to meet equipment costs, to cover the

Committee: Senate Agricultural Affairs

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• It would also request the implementation of formal policy and procedures for documenting DWR's operational
• The launch of California's first new state park in over a decade last year at Dos Rios State Park is
• agencies and nonprofit partners to address pressing needs for park access, infrastructure, and operations
• properties will also reduce the burdens of managing State Parks units by lowering or eliminating the operational

Committees: House Water, Parks and Wildlife , House Water, Parks, and Wildlife

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several Senate bills focused on water, conservation, parks, and flood protection. SB 224 by Senator Hurtado would require the Department of Water Resources to implement audit recommendations to improve water supply forecasting and climate-change modeling, with annual legislative updates; supporters said better forecasting would reduce water losses and improve transparency. SB 556, also by Hurtado, would fund floodplain restoration in the Tulare Basin and around McFarland to reduce flooding, recharge groundwater, and provide habitat and other co-benefits; local officials, River Partners, and others supported it, and several initially opposed groups moved to neutral after amendments. Senator Allen presented SB 630, which streamlines real property acquisitions for State Parks and raises the threshold for DGS review of state real estate transactions, with supporters saying it would reduce delays and help clear a backlog of small conservation acquisitions. Members raised concerns about oversight and fiscal controls, but the bill passed as amended. Allen also presented SB 718, which would lower hunting and fishing license costs for low-income Californians; supporters described it as an access and subsistence measure, and it passed unanimously as amended. Senator Blakespear’s SB 427 would extend the Habitat Conservation Fund sunset from 2030 to 2035, preserving a $30 million annual funding stream for habitat, parks, and related conservation projects. Supporters emphasized its role in climate resilience, biodiversity, and local access, and the bill passed to Appropriations. Senator Jones’s SB 586 on e-moto off-highway vehicles also advanced with little debate, and Senator Ashby’s SB 639 would extend the deadline for Sacramento flood-control areas to achieve urban-level flood protection from 2025 to 2030; city, county, and flood agency representatives said the extension is needed to finish remaining projects and avoid delays to development, and it passed as amended.

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• After we launched, it became evident that many of our patients were not provided emergency contraception
• However, most programs do not operate the way we do, and I would say that a good majority of Texas hospitals
• Right now, many Texas brewers already give away spent grain to nearby agricultural operations.
• agricultural producers, while farmers and ranchers gain steady access to a useful input that lowers their operating

Bills: HB220 , HB783 , HB2240 , HB3336 , HB4202 , HB4449 , HB4904 , HB3441 , HB4284

Committee: Senate State Affairs

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• I have three children now who have all graduated from college and launching their lives.
• I want to bring to your attention the request that we're making for the increases in those operational
• So you mentioned $60 million with operational dollars. Is that an overall ask?
• And this comes down to operational dollars.
• a business if your revenue is 80% of your need to operate that business?

Summary: The Higher Education Appropriations Committee met for its first meeting of the session and heard presentations focused on workforce education in the Florida College System and district technical colleges. Members introduced themselves and discussed their personal connections to higher education, then heard from Department of Education senior chancellor Kevin O’Farrell, South Florida State College president Fred Hawkins, and Pinellas Technical College representative Mark Hunt. O’Farrell outlined the department’s budget request, including increases for adult education, Florida College System program funds, workforce development capitalization grants, apprenticeship and teacher apprenticeship programs, Open Door scholarships, and CAPE industry certification funding. He emphasized record growth in enrollments, completions, dual enrollment, and program offerings, and described grant-funded expansion in fields such as health sciences, manufacturing, logistics, aerospace, and AI-related programs. Committee members raised concerns about whether current programs match actual labor-market demand, how artificial intelligence may reduce future human labor needs in some fields, and how the state should avoid unwarranted duplication of programs. O’Farrell said the department uses economic forecasts, employer demand data, and a CTE audit process to review programs and phase out those that do not meet performance thresholds. Members also asked for more detail on the teacher apprenticeship model, the transition from technical college clock hours to college credit, job placement and salary outcomes, and the LPN-to-RN pathway. O’Farrell said he would provide additional information later. Hawkins described South Florida State College’s rural service area, low college-going rates, and difficulty recruiting and retaining faculty and staff because salaries lag behind local market alternatives and nearby school district pay. He said the college has had to turn away students in high-demand programs due to staffing and operational limits, while also noting strong outcomes in nursing, dental hygiene, EMT/paramedic, and radiography. Hunt said Pinellas Technical College serves about 5,000 students annually, including many dual-enrolled high school students, and reported a placement rate above 90% and strong local economic returns. He said many programs have waiting lists and that additional operational funding is needed to meet demand, maintain equipment, and keep pace with salary and cost increases. The meeting ended after public comment was opened and no further business was brought before the committee, and the committee adjourned.

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• I have a friend operating the computer. Now I'll say good morning to everyone here today.
• And they're about holding an industry accountable that has operated without transparency or urgency for
• is why MassHealth is starting this new loaner repair program that's coming up, and it's getting launched
• I am the chief operating officer of American Graphics Institute, headquartered in Woburn.
• It stifles innovation, drives up costs for consumers, and discourages training providers from operating

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Summary: The hearing of the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure opened with logistical remarks about testimony procedures, time limits, accessibility supports, and the large number of witnesses. The first bill discussed was H. 451, which would allow professional license applicants who do not have a Social Security number to use an ITIN instead. Supporters said the bill would help qualified workers, especially immigrants, enter licensed trades and professions without lowering training or testing standards, while addressing workforce shortages. Committee members asked a few questions, and the bill was framed as a uniform statewide licensing reform. The bulk of the hearing focused on S. 210 and H. 1278, two bills aimed at improving wheelchair repair and warranty protections. Supporters included the Attorney General’s Office, disability advocates, wheelchair users, clinicians, and legislators, who described long repair delays, missed work and medical appointments, loss of independence, hospitalizations, pressure injuries, and other harms caused by broken wheelchairs and slow service. They argued for stronger timelines, two-year warranties, required parts availability, loaner chairs, and enforcement mechanisms, with H. 1278 modeled on a Connecticut-style repair deadline and S. 210 focused on warranty protections. Several witnesses emphasized that wheelchairs are essential medical equipment, not ordinary consumer goods. Opposition came from NCart, which said it supports solutions but raised concerns that the bills, as written, could be difficult to implement for complex rehab technology. NCart said some warranty provisions may not fit wear-and-tear components and noted that MassHealth has already taken steps such as preventive maintenance, reduced prior authorization, and transportation support. Other witnesses and advocates countered that the current market is dominated by a few profitable companies and that the legislature needs to impose clear standards because voluntary fixes have not worked. The committee also heard testimony on S. 195, a toxic-free kids bill from Senator Comerford and Representative Hawkins, which would restrict PFAS and other toxic chemicals in children’s products and create disclosure and phase-out requirements. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• On slide 15, however, you will also see that this does not fully capture how districts operate either
• Moving to a new framework based heavily on the current formula but that operates on a project-by-project
• Chair, Chairs, Representative Caballero, I used to be the Maintenance and Operations Support Manager
• My background is in maintenance and operations and energy management.
• And so we will be launching that soon. I think, really, depending on what we hear, that will then.

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• So any delays efficient operation.
• </c> regulatory oversightes with operational regulatory oversightes with operational realities<00:45:
• </c><01:12:33.679><c> by</c> even though the system is operated by even though the system is operated
• We've sold to maritime operators and, you know, when an operator is evaluating where to launch service
• We do have operators telling us that, you know, they want to operate in that space.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1588, which would establish a Department of Transportation noise detection program using cameras to enforce noise control laws. DOT supported the measure and said it is already piloting the technology at eight locations, with about 10 sites costing roughly $2 million to $2.5 million to install and operate. The Department of Health said it was willing to work with DOT but noted its current regulations are not designed for vehicular noise sources and that the bill may need clearer standards to be enforceable. Members raised concerns about the lack of a specific decibel threshold and whether the system could accurately identify the source of noise; DOT said the pilot can pinpoint vehicles and that the program would align with existing health standards, but no final number was identified during the hearing. The committee then heard HB 1696, which lowers the minimum age for a commercial driver’s license from 19 to 18 and removes a restriction tied to vehicle category, while requiring DOT rule changes. DOT, the City and County of Honolulu, the Hawaii Transportation Association, Teamsters Local 996, and other stakeholders testified in support. The Hawaii Transportation Association suggested adding a training requirement for drivers ages 18 to 20, proposing at least 320 hours of employer training and recordkeeping. Members sought clarification that the bill would apply to intrastate, not interstate, licensing. For HB 233, the committee considered a measure authorizing DOT to designate airport special district zones statewide to prevent unauthorized access and improve security. DOT and the City and County of Honolulu supported the bill, explaining that defined boundaries would help law enforcement address trespassing, disruptions, fires, theft, harassment, and other incidents around airports and terminals; DOT said commercial airports are ready to implement the proposal, while some general aviation sites would need further work. Members asked about the scope of the boundaries, existing enforcement, and whether the measure would cover state-owned or non-state parcels near airports. The committee also heard HB 2332, which renames the Harbors Division as the Commercial Ports Division and distinguishes “harbor” from “port” in statute. DOT, the Maritime Group, and harbor users supported the bill, saying the change would reduce confusion between commercial cargo/cruise facilities and recreational small boat harbors, and could help with clarity and possibly federal grant competitiveness. Members asked about impacts on small boat harbors and cruise activity, and DOT explained that the bill is aimed at purpose-built commercial ports, not recreational facilities. The committee also took testimony on HB 2283, which clarifies DOT’s consultative role with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs in setting port pilotage standards and requirements. DOT, DCCA, Matson, the Hawaii Pilots Association, and others supported the measure, saying it would improve coordination and ensure pilot licensing standards reflect operational realities in the harbors. Finally, after a recess, the committee heard HB 2217, which would allow driver’s permits, licenses, and ID cards to include a notation for a non-apparent disability. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities opposed the bill as drafted, saying voluntary alternatives such as Smart 911 may be better and that the category is too broad. The Attorney General’s office supported the intent but recommended limiting the notation to medically recognized, specifically defined conditions so agencies can train personnel and avoid confusion or escalation.

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• Christy Weiss, on behalf of Well-Be Health and operator of multiple PACE organizations throughout the
• Christy Weiss, on behalf of Well-Be Health and operator of multiple PACE organizations throughout the
• And it would operate similarly.
• That is a devastating impact to our ability to maintain operations.
• That is a devastating impact to our ability to maintain operations.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health held the first of several hearings on the Governor’s May Revision for health care, with opening remarks focused on the state’s projected $12 billion deficit, looming federal Medicaid changes, and the potential impact on Medi-Cal, public health, reproductive health, and safety-net providers. Several members criticized the proposal as balancing the budget on vulnerable Californians, while others defended the need for cost containment and questioned the administration’s assumptions. The chair set ground rules for respectful, focused questioning and outlined three topics: the Medi-Cal proposals, Proposition 35, and Proposition 56. DHCS Director Michelle Baas presented the May Revision’s Medi-Cal package, saying the department’s budget totals $200.6 billion overall, including $45.2 billion General Fund, and that the proposals are intended to address rising caseloads, pharmacy costs, and managed care spending. She described proposed changes for adults with unsatisfactory immigration status, including a freeze on new full-scope enrollment for those 19 and older, $100 monthly premiums beginning in 2027, elimination of adult dental and long-term care coverage, removal of PPS/RAP payments to FQHCs and rural health clinics for that population, and a pharmacy rebate aggregator. Other proposals included eliminating certain OTC drug classes, removing GLP-1 coverage for weight loss, prior authorization and step therapy changes, reinstating the Medi-Cal asset test, eliminating acupuncture as an optional benefit, allowing utilization management for hospice, raising the managed care minimum medical loss ratio to 90%, reducing PACE capitation rates toward the midpoint of the actuarial range, eliminating the skilled nursing facility workforce and quality incentive program, and suspending the SNF backup power requirement. The LAO said the revised Medi-Cal spending estimate is about $2.5 billion higher than the Governor’s Budget in the budget year, and that the increase appears driven more by higher per-enrollee costs than by caseload alone. The LAO said the budget solutions are concentrated in a few areas, are largely ongoing, and should be considered in light of federal uncertainty, but suggested the Legislature could explore alternatives such as more targeted income thresholds for the undocumented expansion and simpler asset-test rules. Department of Finance officials said the proposals are difficult but necessary to address a third consecutive deficit and rising Medi-Cal costs. Members then pressed the administration on the methodology and impacts of the proposals, especially the enrollment freeze, premiums, asset test, hospice controls, PACE reductions, and the elimination of benefits and provider payments. No votes or formal actions were taken at this hearing.

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• FIRST IS TRANSFERS OPERATIONAL CHILDREN'S MEDICAL SERVICES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ACHA AND
• ASIDE FROM THAT THE REASON I WANT TO SHARE THAT WITH YOU IS BECAUSE WHEN WE LAUNCHED THIS OUR FOCUS AND
• Tendrich: WHAT IS YOUR ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND WHY IN THE MEETING >> Rep.
• THERE WAS NO OPERATING BUDGET BACK IN AUGUST OF 2030.
• ALSO WE ARE OPERATIONAL IN 23 OTHER STATES.

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• We've done a soft launch and have already collected, I don't know how many organizations and many legislators
• We've done a soft launch and have already collected, I don't know how many organizations and many legislators

Summary: The Joint Select Committee on Civic Health met to revisit its work and discuss next steps before the committee’s resolution expires unless reenacted. The chair updated members on related efforts, including the Project for Civic Health’s three principles—engage with respect, seek common ground, and disagree constructively—and a successful WASLE training program for newly elected city council members. Members also reviewed a draft committee statement condemning political violence and supporting nonviolent, non-abusive, productive dialogue. The group made several edits, including removing the word “crazed,” adding “non-abusive,” and changing the closing language to be more inclusive of nonreligious members by using “hope and pray.” The committee then discussed a proposed Evans School research project to survey legislators about civility, collaboration, and legislative working relationships. Members generally supported the idea, while one member asked how the project would measure progress and achieve its goals. The chair said the survey would help gather broad input and that the committee would encourage participation, with results expected by December. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on how to improve civility and relationship-building in the legislature. Members described the value of informal dinners, breakfasts, and one-on-one conversations across party lines, and several said there are now fewer opportunities for such interaction than in the past. Suggestions included in-person committee meetings, a retreat, mentoring newer legislators, and bringing back outside facilitators such as Tom Little from the National Institute for Civil Discourse. No formal votes were taken, but the committee agreed to proceed with the violence statement and to move forward with the Evans School survey, pending remaining digital signatures from several members.

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• Um, Second Harvest Heartland launched the Kitchen Coalition prepared meals program in March of 2020.
• 23.120><c> Second</c><00:16:23.360><c> Harvest</c><00:16:23.680><c> Heartland</c><00:16:24.079><c> launched
• </c> Um, Second Harvest Heartland launched Um, Second Harvest Heartland launched the<00:16:24.480><c>

Bills: HF238 , HF3381 , HF3754 , HF1049

Committee: House Taxes

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• So the first item we have is an operating adjustment.
• Like most state agencies, we have operating expenses that increase over time.
• most state agencies we have operating expenses<00:01:39.600><c> that</c><00:01:39.799><c> increase</
• </c> bottom we also have an operating bottom we also have an operating adjustment<00:09:39.079><c> that
• We anticipate medical providers will be operating under 342 in the coming months.

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

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• You have an obligation to ensure that all of your operations are managed at the best quality standard
• You have an obligation to ensure that all of your operations are managed at the best quality standard
• As of right now, I represent 217 fixed-route drivers and roughly 38 paratransit operators.
• I'm a bus operator, and I support this bill. Good morning, committee members.
• I'm a bus operator and I support this bill.

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on March 25, 2026, with nine measures on the agenda and three bills taken on consent. The committee approved the consent calendar for AB 1736, AB 1853, and AB 2153. The committee also heard several election-related bills, including AB 1993 on ballot-envelope privacy, AB 1788 on nonprofit disclosure of travel payments for elected officials, AB 1560 on barring people convicted of public corruption from lobbying, AB 1539 on presidential and vice-presidential ballot eligibility certifications, AB 1919 on Santa Cruz Metro local tax initiative procedures, and AB 1562 on county selection of poll workers. The chair also noted membership changes and welcomed new and returning members and staff. AB 1993 drew the most debate. The author argued it was a common-sense safeguard to prevent voters’ choices from being visible through ballot-envelope holes, citing a Sacramento County incident and public concern about ballot privacy. County election officials, the Secretary of State’s office, and Disability Rights California opposed the bill, saying the holes also serve accessibility and processing functions, that existing voter instructions already address privacy, and that the measure would create implementation problems and an unfunded mandate. After extended discussion, the committee voted the bill out on a 2-6 roll call and it failed. AB 1788 was supported by the FPPC and the League of Women Voters and passed as amended to Appropriations, with members emphasizing transparency while seeking to avoid unintended coverage of organizations like NCSL and CSG. AB 1560 passed 6-0 despite the Secretary of State’s implementation concerns about how the office would learn of relevant convictions. AB 1539, which would require party representatives to certify presidential and vice-presidential nominees’ constitutional eligibility, passed 7-0 as amended. AB 1919, which would clarify procedures for a Santa Cruz Metro voter initiative to place a transit tax on the ballot, passed 6-2, and AB 1562, which would allow counties to randomly select poll workers, passed 7-1 after discussion about civic engagement, guardrails, and election administration. The committee then completed roll-call adjustments for absent members and adjourned.

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• The agency is responsible for all cost of operations, direct and indirect.
• So we've been operating with that for about 15 years.
• years ago for this committee. in Texas and nationwide, all kinds of financial institutions. are operated
• Credit unions that operate in Texas, they have about 3% of the pie.
• Now, obviously, a 3-rated bank is not as bad as a 5-rated bank. operated back, but we still consider

Committee: House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services