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• because bills like the ones we're going to be passing that spend money that the House is never going to wind
• because bills like the ones we're going to be passing that spend money that the House is never going to wind
• /c><01:53:13.119> never<01:53:13.360> going<01:53:13.520> to<01:53:13.679> wind
• <01:53:13.840> up<01:53:14.080> taking House is never going to wind up taking House
• is never going to wind up taking take<01:53:15.199> us<01:53:15.440> out<01:53:15.599>

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Transcript Highlights:

• the day, uh, that you do see in communist and socialist countries because there the only ones that wind
• countries because there the only<01:21:35.520> ones<01:21:35.679> that<01:21:35.840> wind
• up<01:21:36.239> with<01:21:36.480> money<01:21:36.800> are only ones that wind
• up with money are only ones that wind up with money are the<01:21:37.280> people<01:21:37.440
• And so, with that being said, you know, if this does wind up in the omnibus bill, at least you've given

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• You know, you look at a wind tower and, oh, there's a lot... of of fossil carbon.
• You know, you look at<00:21:59.760> a<00:22:00.000> a<00:22:00.559> wind<00:22:00.880
• 01.840> oh,<00:22:02.080> there's<00:22:02.320> a<00:22:02.480> lot At a wind
• If we had the subsidies that we've seen on wind and solar, so we could compare apples to apples, I think
• If we had the subsidies that we've seen on wind and solar, so we could compare apples to apples, I think

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• firing squad because at the end of the day, there are going to be a whole bunch of people that don't wind
• firing squad because at the end of the day, there are going to be a whole bunch of people that don't wind
• firing squad because at the end of the day, there are going to be a whole bunch of people that don't wind
• firing squad because at the end of the day, there are going to be a whole bunch of people that don't wind
• firing squad because at the end of the day, there are going to be a whole bunch of people that don't wind

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But there are young people that come out and they have a disability and they wind up with cancer and
• But there are young people that come out and they have a disability and they wind up with cancer and
• come out and they have a disability and come out and they have a disability and they<01:18:21.520> wind
• 22.159> cancer<01:18:22.480> and<01:18:22.639> that<01:18:22.800> kind they wind
• up with cancer and that kind they wind up with cancer and that kind of<01:18:23.159> thing<01

Bills: HF169, HF195, HF194, HF1756, HF2133

Keywords: HF169, Minnesota insurance, health plan, summary of benefits and coverage, SBC, patient assistance program, deductible, health insurer, consumer disclosure, out-of-pocket costs, medical assistance funds, copay assistance, health coverage transparency, chapter 62Q, enrollee, HF195, Fairmont, street reconstruction, bonding bill, capital investment

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• Yes, Maui Wing Foil and Wind Surfing Facebook page administrator, Eli Speac, on Zoom.
• on this one cheer yes Maui Wing<00:29:23.399> fing<00:29:24.120> and<00:29:24.360> wind
• 00:29:24.720> surfing<00:29:25.720> Facebook<00:29:26.559> page Wing fing and wind
• surfing Facebook page Wing fing and wind surfing Facebook page administrator administrator administrator
• Christina Jutson, Kīhei Wind Sports associations.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Water and Land Committee heard several measures related to DLNR, coastal management, and public lands. SB 561, which appropriates funds for conservation enforcement equipment for the Oʻahu branch of DOCARE, drew broad support from DLNR and multiple organizations, with the chair noting 18 supporters and no opposition. SB 465 would require DLNR to study the carrying capacity of Kīkiʻola Small Boat Harbor on Kauaʻi and report to the Legislature; DLNR supported the intent but suggested the study be timed with an ongoing $41 million capital improvement project. Senator Kouchi explained the bill was meant to close a permit loophole that has allowed operators to increase passenger capacity without additional approval, while one testifier opposed the measure as unnecessary and late. Supporters included county and community representatives, while some written testimony opposed it. The committee also heard SB 1456, which broadens the definition of beach restoration to include work on eroded beaches and degraded dune systems, including sand management, native vegetation, and removal of abandoned materials. DLNR, the University of Hawaiʻi, and other testifiers supported the measure as an administrative update. SB 1460 would require BLNR lease extensions to use updated forms reflecting current leasing practices; DLNR supported it as an administrative bill. SB 1517 would authorize public land leases for recreational residential use by public lottery limited to county residents. DLNR supported the bill, and Chipper Wiman and others testified that it would help preserve Kauaʻi’s historic recreational cabins and create fairness for local families; the committee also heard concerns about older cabins, market-based auction prices, and the need to keep these leases affordable for residents. The committee then heard SB 1511, which would prohibit vessels longer than 75 feet from entering Honoliʻi Bay, with an exemption for government vessels; DLNR and at least one additional testifier supported it. SB 1019 would allow the Ocean Stewardship Special Fund to be used for beach restoration planning and grants to nonprofits for cleanup, but DLNR said that purpose fit better under the separate Beach Restoration Special Fund, and the Ocean Tourism Coalition opposed the bill on that basis. Finally, SB 1457 would authorize DLNR to issue interim rules on commercial and recreational water sports equipment use for up to two years; DLNR described it as an adaptive-management tool for changing conditions, while multiple water-sports operators and residents opposed it, arguing it would reduce public participation, expand agency power, and target the foiling community. The hearing closed with the chair noting heavy opposition to SB 1457, including 88 written testimonies against it and only a few in support.

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• most up to speed on the best training methods available when it comes to water reuse and flood mitigation
• most up to speed on the best training methods available when it comes to water reuse and flood mitigation
• newly planted trees to begin delivering shade, clean air, stormwater retention, and other climate mitigation
• newly planted trees to begin delivering shade clean air stormwater retention and other climate mitigation
• the Climate Bank will unlock a massive amount of financing to actually fund a lot of the climate mitigation

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a hearing on S.2542, the Mass Ready Act, a $3 billion environmental bond bill aimed at climate resilience, water infrastructure, conservation, and related permitting reforms. Secretary Rebecca Tepper and administration officials described the bill’s major investments in flood control, coastal resilience, DCR roads/bridges/dams and parks, drinking water and wastewater upgrades, PFAS remediation, land conservation, food security infrastructure, and expanded Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness funding. They also explained proposed streamlining measures for environmental permitting, flood risk disclosures, a Connecticut River Resilient Commission, and a new Resilience Revolving Fund to provide low-cost financing for municipal resilience projects. Committee members asked about affordability, useful life of projects, how the revolving fund would be capitalized, and how the bill would help communities such as Lawrence, Methuen, and coastal towns; officials said the fund would initially use existing trust resources, not new fees, and could later support special obligation bonds once it has a track record. Several witnesses supported the bill but urged larger authorizations or additional provisions. Boston Harbor Now asked for more funding for MVP and the state’s resilient coast plan, and supported permitting reforms for nature-based and hybrid solutions. The Massachusetts Rivers Alliance urged inclusion of drought-management language from separate bills, plus a statewide flood buyout program and a water reuse commission. Green Roots called for dedicated funding for outdoor and indoor air quality monitoring and indoor air quality improvements, especially in environmental justice communities affected by traffic and airport pollution. Conservation and forestry advocates requested more funding for urban tree canopy, local nurseries, and workforce training, while also raising concerns about PFAS impacts and the need for clearer municipal reforestation language. Agriculture and water infrastructure groups focused on food security and drinking water needs. The Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership and the Mass Food System Collaborative backed the food security infrastructure grant program and farmland protection funding, warning that the program needs continued support in fiscal 2027 and that farmland loss is accelerating. The Massachusetts Waterworks Association said the bill does not go far enough on drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, citing large statewide capital needs and PFAS compliance costs, and asked for recurring funding and broader eligibility for climate resilience grants. A Product Stewardship Council representative also urged funding for a waste reduction needs assessment, citing growing landfill constraints and rising disposal costs. No votes were taken during the hearing."}{

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• Modern HVAC upgrades across the campuses will significantly reduce energy use and mitigate the risk of
• This capital request aligns with our system's priorities related to student safety, risk mitigation,
• in other parts of the country serve as a constant reminder of the responsibility of colleges to mitigate
• replacements are necessary to ensure the continued reliability and security of systems and services and to mitigate
• They're doing a local bridge replacement and have to provide some mitigation, so they're going to come

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The hearing reconvened with testimony from several agencies on their capital budget requests. The Department of Environmental Services requested a little over $38 million, with major emphasis on dam repairs and design work for aging state-owned dams, including a $5.25 million match for possible FEMA BRIC funding at Pawtuckaway/Tuckaway and other projects such as Milton Three Ponds, Murphy Dam, and Lakeport Gates. DES also requested funding for state revolving loan fund matches, a Superfund match for the Savage Well site, IT and air-monitoring upgrades, and a new $750,000 cybersecurity request for water and wastewater systems. Committee members asked about FEMA eligibility, the distinction between design and construction money, and the timing and risk of banking funds if federal grants do not materialize. The University System of New Hampshire requested $20 million in state support, primarily $15 million for a major Diamond Library renovation at UNH to create a student support hub and reduce/repurpose collection space, plus $2.5 million each for deferred maintenance at Plymouth State and Keene State. The Community College System requested about $16.6 million across seven projects, led by critical maintenance, campus safety/security upgrades, IT infrastructure, parking and site improvements, HVAC replacement at White Mountains Community College in Littleton, a building management/energy system, and modernization of NHTI’s dental clinic and radiology spaces. The Department of Education requested $29.5 million, including a $4.9 million internal management platform to replace paper-based and siloed systems, plus career and technical education capital projects; Milford’s CTE project was described as being revised after repeated failed bond votes, while ConVal said its revised project would focus on modernizing existing CTE space and adding a security vestibule. Fish and Game requested $1.075 million for three facilities: Sewall Falls in Concord, the Lancaster Armory, and the Bunker Lane Barn in Durham, focusing on structural repairs, security, reconfiguration, and in one case replacement of a failing barn with a new 40-by-60 building. The department also said hatchery work is ongoing but that it is taking a cautious approach because of the planned New Hampton Hatchery and future capital needs. The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources requested $9.26 million for eight projects, including campground electrical upgrades at Ellacoya and Lake Francis, White Lake water system replacement, Mount Washington fuel tank and safety work, Odiorne Point visitor center work funded through parks revenue, roofing and parking lot repairs, Fox Forest office safety upgrades, and historic site repairs at White Island and Fort Constitution. Members asked about revenue-based capital, the stability of the parks fund, and flexibility in choosing projects as bids come in. The Department of Transportation began its presentation at the end of the transcript, but its detailed requests were not yet discussed.

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• clear is that this does not prevent humane societies from doing the work they do in terms of helping mitigate
• clear is that this does not prevent humane societies from doing the work they do in terms of helping mitigate
• 01:42:48.560> terms<01:42:48.880> of<01:42:49.199> helping<01:42:49.600> mitigate
• <01:42:50.639> uh they do in terms of helping mitigate uh they do in terms of helping mitigate

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• we pay, Implement call authentication technology that is available, maintain and follow robocall mitigation
• I know they can't stop everything, but they can monitor, authenticate, and mitigate.
• You're giving them 30 days to mitigate. So much fraud could happen in those 30...
• You're giving them 30 days to mitigate. So much fraud could happen in those 30 days.
• I mean, you know, I don't know if we should... well, I mean, I guess you've got to do some mitigation

Summary: The House Committee on Commerce met on Wednesday, April 22, with a quorum present and heard several bills. HB 1195, relating to the Louisiana State Athletic Commission, was amended with technical changes and a fee-related amendment tied to student athlete agents, then reported favorably. Members asked about criminal penalties and whether the bill would affect prison athletic events; the author said he would follow up on those questions. HB 798, the Broadband and Cable Price Notice Act, was amended to clarify definitions, federal compliance, notice requirements, and severability, then reported favorably after extensive debate over whether providers already give adequate notice, whether a separate notice is necessary, and whether the bill would be preempted by federal law. Charter Communications testified in opposition, saying the bill was duplicative and would add costs, while the author argued it was needed to ensure clear, conspicuous notice of price increases and cancellation rights.

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• Today to address rockfall mitigation. Mr. Chairman, Representative, great question.
• in some of your districts we've been working with District 5 on the study and design of rockfall mitigation
• So there again, it essentially is using our team to identify what rockfall mitigation strategies we could
• areas and look at what could be done, design a project, and then we would essentially fund the mitigation
• But I also believe that there was, a few years ago, a major statewide initiative around rockfall mitigation

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• Mitigation of the disease requires ongoing surveillance, outreach, and preparedness activities.
• leadership is essential in addressing legislative challenges anywhere from log truck waits to wildfire mitigation
• Without volume and adequate risk mitigation tools, gins are being forced to close their doors.
• lawmakers must also act to support the industry through legislative and budgetary measures that mitigate
• Legislative efforts should also support funding mechanisms to help farmers mitigate the impact of water

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• and participates in a variety of planning groups related to flooding, water planning, and habitat mitigation
• And when we have major flood events, because you're there, you... ...have mitigated a lot of problems
• We work to assure livestock and poultry health, mitigate disease, prevent production losses, maintain
• The mitigation of this disease requires ongoing disease surveillance, outreach, and preparedness activities
• This rule package balances the concerns of captive breeders with mitigating the... spread of the disease

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• differing religious backgrounds to address poverty, uphold the dignity of overlooked communities, and mitigate
• the dignity of overlooked communities, the dignity of overlooked communities, and<00:07:44.640> mitigate
• <00:07:46.280> Our<00:07:46.400> four and mitigate social harm.
• Our four and mitigate social harm.
• testify to that, you can respond to that, you can say, "Oh, it's not as bad as you think, or we have mitigating

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• risks of the fires that you've heard about earlier today and support a structured program to help mitigate
• So, that's just the mitigate those.
• 05:12:30.638> a<05:12:30.878> little<05:12:31.120> cellophane<05:12:31.680> wind
• One has a little cellophane wind, home.
• One has a little cellophane wind, not<05:12:32.160> cellophane,<05:12:32.718> plastic<05

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• So the point I'm trying to make, maybe too long-winded, is that biosecurity is going to be expanding
• That's just throwing it into the wind.
• That's just throwing it into the wind.
• That's just throwing it into the wind. local products locally, nationally, and local products locally
• <00:43:35.119> I That's just throwing it into the wind. I mean, I don't know.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Now, I was trying to mitigate change where I could throughout the map, but knowing that because of the
• Now, I was trying to mitigate change where I could throughout the map, but knowing that because of the
• So here, in trying to mitigate the change as much as I could, I took District 8, which currently is all
• So I attempted to mitigate that where I could.
• So I attempted to mitigate that where I could.

Summary: The Committee on Rules met with a quorum present and took up a presentation from the Governor’s office on proposed congressional reapportionment. Executive Office of the Governor counsel Mo Jazeel argued that mid-cycle congressional redistricting is legally permissible, that race should not be used in drawing districts, and that the Florida Fair Districts provisions are inconsistent with federal equal protection principles and, in the executive branch’s view, are inseverable. Jason Parada then presented the proposed map, explaining that it was drawn using 2020 census block data, with county growth estimates used only as a guide, and that the plan was designed to be race-neutral while also considering compactness, county and municipal boundaries, and other traditional redistricting criteria. He said the map keeps 48 counties and 382 municipalities whole, has compactness scores comparable to the current map, and makes the largest changes in South Florida, with some districts remaining unchanged and others reconfigured around population shifts and geographic boundaries. Members questioned both presenters extensively about the legal basis for disregarding the Fair Districts Amendment, the use of partisan data, the absence of racial analysis, and whether the map truly reflects population growth. Jazeel said the executive branch’s position is that race-based provisions in the state constitution cannot be used if they conflict with the U.S. Constitution, and that the forthcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Calais could further clarify the law. Parada said he did not use race in drawing the map, did use partisan information as one of several traditional criteria, and relied on 2020 census data for population equality. Senators also pressed him on who reviewed the map, why the public and legislators had limited time to review it, and whether the plan was intended to favor Republicans; Parada denied partisan intent and said he was the only person who moved lines on the map, though he consulted with other Executive Office of the Governor staff and counsel. Several senators raised concerns that the map did not clearly reflect Florida’s recent population growth, that some districts remained highly irregular, and that the plan appeared to be based on a legal theory contingent on future court rulings. The presenters responded that congressional districts must be equal to the person, that growth estimates can only guide orientation rather than replace census data, and that the map was designed to preserve as much of the existing structure as possible while making the largest adjustments in South Florida. No vote or final action on the map was taken during the excerpted portion of the meeting, and the committee continued with questions and discussion.

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• I know that our centers are doing a lot right now, for example, to provide training about how to mitigate
• one of the things that we are implementing at the moment pursuant to AB 130 last year is the VMT mitigation
• turn significant transportation impacts that a project has into infill affordable housing as a mitigation
• turn significant transportation impacts that a project has into infill affordable housing as a mitigation
• turn significant transportation impacts that a project has into infill affordable housing as a mitigation

Summary: The subcommittee heard an informational update from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development on the state’s Jobs First economic development strategy and related budget requests. Go-Biz described its regional planning process, priority sectors such as ag-tech, space defense, life sciences, and semiconductors, and requests including an extension of the CalCompetes tax credit, support for export promotion, additional film commission staff, innovation and emerging technology capacity, and a California brand campaign. Members questioned the campaign’s purpose, with some supporting efforts to counter misinformation about California and others warning it should not obscure regulatory and business-climate concerns. Go-Biz said the campaign would be nationally focused, could include business attraction efforts, and was intended to complement—not replace—policy work on permitting and workforce development. The item was informational only. The committee then heard from the California Office of the Small Business Advocate on the California RISE program, the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund, and the Technical Assistance Program/Capital Infusion Program. CalOSBA reported that California RISE’s first round awarded $16.9 million to 61 employment social enterprises, which collectively increased revenue, secured contracts, and employed thousands of people facing barriers to work; a second round is being launched with a new administrator and expanded services. For the performing arts payroll fund, the office said all 100 awardees had been paid, but demand far exceeded available funding, and the program was oversubscribed within days. California for the Arts testified that the sector remains fragile after COVID and urged statutory changes to simplify eligibility and stretch dollars further. SBDC representatives described TAP/SIP as a statewide network supporting small businesses, capital access, and disaster recovery, emphasizing their role in underserved communities and the leverage of federal matching funds. Committee members focused on whether these programs produce durable outcomes and reach smaller or disadvantaged businesses. Questions centered on long-term job retention in California RISE, outreach to ethnic and community media in the civic media program, and whether TAP/SIP are accessible to entrepreneurs with limited capital or capacity. CalOSBA and its partners said they rely heavily on local community organizations for outreach, provide one-on-one counseling and training, and are working to collect more longitudinal data. The committee also discussed the film and television tax credit program, for which Go-Biz requested funding for three permanent positions and ongoing program support. Film Commission staff said the expanded program is tracking demographic and career-pathway data, with most productions opting into new diversity provisions, and that a formal report to the Legislature is expected in 2027. The item concluded without a vote, as the hearing was for oversight and budget discussion.

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• He said that involvement could mitigate many of the concerns raised.
• about gender identity or sexual orientation applied to, and I quote, an action taken to prevent or mitigate
• Additionally, it requires compliance to mitigate, mitigation plans for utilities, and allows for liability
• for mitigation plans for utilities allows for liability protections must must regard measures relevant
• Members, the bird bill is designed to provide Texas Parks and Wildlife with a seat at the table to mitigate

Summary: The House met in a late-session floor session that began with prayer, pledges, quorum, and a series of excused absences and Senate messages reporting action on numerous bills, conference committee appointments, and conference reports. Members also adopted a memorial resolution honoring Mark James Hanna, a Capitol lobbyist and advocate for nurses, and a congratulatory resolution for Rishi Tarumalasetti, an eighth-grade civics bee winner from Katy. The chamber also received and recorded a parliamentary colloquy about an unusual Senate request on SB 293, with the Chair stating the House could not recede from only part of its amendments and could not suspend the rules because the bill had not been returned from the Senate. The bulk of the session was devoted to taking up conference committee reports and related procedural resolutions, especially the state budget. The House adopted a resolution allowing the SB 1 conferees to go outside the normal bounds, then adopted the SB 1 conference report on a 107-21 vote. Debate on the budget centered on public education funding, tax relief, health care, corrections pay, and judicial compensation, with supporters calling it a responsible compromise and opponents arguing it was overly expansive and insufficient on property tax relief. The House also adopted a technical correction resolution tying judicial pay increases in SB 1 to the House version of SB 293, and members discussed at length the relationship between judicial salaries and legislative pensions. The chamber then adopted a long series of conference reports on measures covering topics such as school library review and book challenges (SB 13), SNAP restrictions on sweetened drinks and candy (SB 379), hospital price transparency (SB 331), nursing home accountability (SB 457), school district personnel compensation conflicts (HB 3372), property notice rules (HB 2011), research and development tax credits (SB 2018), and several other bills affecting elections, permits, education, and criminal justice. Most reports passed by wide margins, though some drew significant opposition, especially SB 13 and SB 379. The House also granted several Senate requests for conference committees and introduced additional resolutions to suspend conferee limits on various bills as the session moved toward adjournment.

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• “Um, so there and there’s also other ways to mitigate the harms that we’re trying to protect the public
• “Um, so there and there’s also other ways to mitigate the harms that we’re trying to protect the public
• “Um, so there and there’s also other ways to mitigate the harms that we’re trying to protect the public
• plan and doing infrastructure mitigation plan and doing infrastructure work<05:38:56.638> gets
• One is that the utility must have a wildfire mitigation plan and that has to be being implemented on

Keywords: 910, house, all