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• , would have no security.
• Unfortunately, voters have identified that this infrastructure is necessary for the future of our city
• It was to provide the transit infrastructure that the citizens of Austin wanted.
• Designated infrastructure that you can use INS for. It says what that is.
• The bill provides for the financing of water, sewer, drainage, and road infrastructure. Mr.

Bills: HB9, HJR1, SB1331, SB1375, SB1443, SB1578, SB2251, SB2519, SB2553, SB2655, SB2764, SB2907, SB3030, SB3033, SB3035, SB3036, SB3037, SB3043, SB3047, SB3050, SB3051, SB3056, SB3057, SB3063, HB9, HB467, HB331, HB1244, HB1399, HB2559, HB2730, HB3307, HJR1, HJR99, SB3048, SB3052, SB3053, SJR78, HB1327, HB2723

Keywords: HB 9, Texas Tax Code, property tax, ad valorem tax, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, truth in taxation, local government finance, municipality, county, special taxing unit, sales and use tax, sales tax revenue, tax rate calculation, tax levy, maintenance and operations, debt rate, unused increment rate, disaster relief rate, taxing unit

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• My public comment last summer on H-DOT's draft energy security and waste reduction plan, starting on
• and waste reduction our energy security and waste reduction proposal. proposal. proposal.
• throat] food security tax credit to<00:55:44.480> the<00:55:44.559> fair<00:55:44.800>
• , water security and a general way of life.
• a<01:08:21.600> general security, water security and a general security, water security and

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1694, which would create a sustainable aviation fuel tax credit, and HB 1695, which would expand the state’s renewable fuels production tax credit. For HB 1694, supporters from the airlines, renewable fuels industry, business groups, and some environmental and youth representatives said sustainable aviation fuel is a practical near-term way to cut emissions in aviation, a hard-to-decarbonize sector, and argued the credit would send a market signal, support local production, and help meet state climate goals. Opponents, including Energy Justice Network and a taxpayer-focused testifier, argued the bill could subsidize expensive fuels that may not be truly clean, could duplicate benefits available under other tax provisions, and should not support transpacific aviation or technologies they said are unproven or harmful. The Department of Taxation stood on written testimony, and the chair later asked that all verbal testimony on remaining bills be limited to one minute because of time constraints. HB 1695 drew similar support and opposition, but focused more broadly on renewable fuels for transportation, trucking, shipping, and other sectors. Supporters, including the Hawaii State Energy Office, airlines, PAR Hawaii, the Hawaii Renewable Fuels Coalition, Pacific Biodiesel, and the RNG Coalition, said the bill would help scale local fuel production, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support jobs and agriculture, and advance the state’s climate and energy goals. Several supporters emphasized that the credit would help build a local industry and that life-cycle accounting should be used to measure emissions benefits. Opponents repeated concerns that some biofuels and waste-based fuels may not be climate-beneficial, may rely on flawed modeling, and could create costly infrastructure that would need to be replaced later. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• The security? We have Jackson Memorial Hospital north in North Miami Beach.
• Citizens are being harassed by emboldened private security guards.
• Citizens are being harassed by emboldened private security guards just last week.
• Waste to energy is critical infrastructure for Florida.
• He said waste-to-energy is critical infrastructure for Florida.

Summary: The committee heard and acted on a long agenda of local, housing, education, construction, and claims bills. It first took up SB 1730 on affordable housing/Live Local changes, adopting an amendment that narrowed and clarified several provisions, including density, height, parking, attorney fees, and exclusions for certain protected areas, then reported the bill favorably. It also approved SB 1674, which clarifies that local investment restrictions cannot block Israel bonds, after a clarifying amendment. SB 140 on charter schools was reported favorably after significant debate over school conversion, teacher contracts, local control, and the use of surplus school property for housing or other public purposes; several speakers opposed it as harmful to public schools, while the sponsor said it preserved district authority and added options for municipalities and job creation. The committee also passed SB 96 and SB 4, two local claims bills, and SB 1714, which allows SHIP funds to help mobile home owners with lot rent and requires local housing plans to address mobile home park closures.

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• So as it relates to infrastructure, it is trying to encompass everything that relates to infrastructure
• Infrastructure.
• The infrastructure issues are not as serious.
• Public safety, emergency response, infrastructure, etc.
• We have a wonderful infrastructure.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We perform this mission through four statutory areas: cybersecurity, infrastructure, governance, and
• We fortunately have a strong chief information security officer who's stepping into that role. Mr.
• , and lead in AI diplomacy and security.
• I'm sure he's thinking about that: 'Oh, my God, what are the security ramifications of this?'
• I'm sure he's thinking about that: 'Oh, my God, what are the security ramifications of this?'

Keywords: Technology and Science, Joint Commission on, 976, house, all

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• TWO THIRDS OF THAT BUDGET IS SECURITY AND INSTITUTIONAL OPERATIONS WHICH IS ALL THE PRISONS AND ANNEXES
• NEXT WE HAVE CRITICAL SECURITY EQUIPMENT, 12 MILLION OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS.
• THIS IS ALL THE IT INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FDLE SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS WHICH SUPPORT ALL THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE
• A LITTLE OVER 1000 NOT SECURE AND THE REST IN A HIGH RISK AND MAXIMUM BEDS SO THOSE ARE OUR HIGH END
• SO CHALLENGES GOING FORWARD, SECURITY STAFFING IS OFF.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So it's a matter of security. And finally, edge of Rome is another big one here.
• So it's a matter of security. resources. So it's a matter of security.
• renew the facilities and infrastructure renew the facilities and infrastructure that's<00:25:34.559
• <00:33:07.919> Um security for these features. Um security for these features.
• Infrastructure in place equals projects can move more quickly.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:11 Approval of Minutes 00:02:00 Information Items 00:02:25 CPE Special Report 00:03:26 Review of Executive Branch Agency Plans 00:31:48 A. Attorney General 00:32:10 B. Court of Justice 00:36:41 C. Cabinet for Economic Development 00:50:44 D. Kentucky Public Pensions Authority 00:56:06 E. Board Discussion of Planning Issues 01:05:12, 958, all

Summary: The Capital Planning Advisory Board opened its fourth meeting, confirmed a quorum, approved the prior meeting’s minutes by unanimous voice vote, and then heard information items and agency presentations. The main substantive presentation came from the Council on Postsecondary Education, which outlined its capital planning recommendations for the 2026–28 biennium. CPE staff described the role of Kentucky’s research and education network (Kron), including connectivity to cloud services, Internet2, identity services, and new local AI/inferencing capacity, and argued that the network is now essential to higher education, health care, and extension services. They said the network’s recent upgrades were driven by privacy, security, redundancy, and the need to support modern research and AI workloads at lower cost than commercial providers. CPE also presented its broader higher-education capital request: $700 million for asset preservation and $1.73 billion for new construction, for a total recommendation of about $2.4 billion. Staff said they do not plan to recommend IT projects or equipment in this cycle, despite reviewing 48 IT submissions totaling nearly $1.4 billion and equipment requests totaling $322.6 million. For asset preservation, they said the recommended allocation method would remain based on each institution’s share of Category 1 and 2 square footage, and they noted that the state’s prior facility assessment is now 12 years old, with deferred maintenance still estimated in the $7–9 billion range. For new construction, they said the requests are heavily focused on STEM and health-related facilities that are difficult to retrofit into older buildings. Board members asked about how asset-preservation amounts were determined, including why Northern Kentucky University’s request was much larger than its prior allocation. CPE staff responded that campus size, building age, and institutional prioritization affect the requests, and that schools are asked to submit more projects than are likely to be funded. The board then moved on to an Attorney General capital plan overview, where senior counsel Will Schroeder began describing the office’s technology needs and the office’s prior reliance on a 2020 appropriation to replace legacy systems and improve security.

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• He helped secure the release of 52 American hostages during the Iran hostage crisis.
• House Bill 786 by Jones of Harris relating to justice court security in certain counties.
• Critical Infrastructure Emergency Response Maps Grant Program.
• These maps will be secure and only shared with DPS and law enforcement.
• These maps will be secure and only shared with DPS and law enforcement.

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, heard the invocation and pledges, and then took up a series of memorial resolutions and recognitions. Members adopted memorial resolutions honoring former President Jimmy Carter and Dr. Alice Gail Hudgens, with remarks highlighting their public service and community impact, and adopted resolutions recognizing Victoria College’s 100th anniversary and May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month. The chamber also recognized Texas A&M system interns and later granted permission for several committees to meet while the House was in session. The House then moved through a long third-reading calendar, passing a number of bills on wide margins. Measures approved included SB 304 on municipal court jurisdiction over nuisance abatement ordinances, SB 608 on reporting evidence collection kits, SB 2312 creating a Texas Advisory Committee on Geopolitical Conflict, SB 494 creating a petroleum theft task force, SB 530 on postsecondary accreditation, HB 45 giving the Attorney General a role in prosecuting human trafficking cases, HB 35 on peer support for first responders, HB 47 and HB 3073 on sexual assault policy and prosecution, HB 318 and HB 3000 creating rural sheriff and ambulance grant programs, HB 554 on Juneteenth fireworks sales with county opt-in authority restored, HB 705 and HB 932 joining licensure compacts for cosmetology and occupational therapy, HB 849 allowing county park boards to meet by video conference, HB 1119 on mental health bed reporting, HB 3041 on students with nontraditional secondary education, HB 713 on maternal mortality review reporting, HB 3104 on Webb County bailiff appointments, HB 3970 on electricity planning for large loads, HB 4042 on Railroad Commission safety provisions for gas distribution pipelines, HB 4490 protecting next-of-kin information, HB 1731 on the physician assistant compact, HB 2607 on Walker County Hospital District governance, HB 3689 on Texas Windstorm Insurance Association funding, HB 1788 on continuing education for barbers and cosmetologists about abuse and trafficking, HB 1612 on hospital direct payments for uninsured patients, and HB 138 on health impact cost and coverage analysis. Several bills drew extended debate or amendments. HB 353, creating a trespass offense near schools and daycares, prompted questions about constitutional concerns and property rights before passing. HB 3211 on optometrists in managed care plans received a perfecting amendment and a Medicaid-related amendment setting a minimum payment level. HB 1056 on gold and silver specie and a state-based currency prompted detailed questioning about its mechanics and fees, followed by a point of order challenging the caption. The House also adopted or postponed a number of items, including postponing HB 2520 and HB 1359 until later in the calendar before later passing both, and laying several bills on the table subject to call. Many measures passed overwhelmingly, while a few, including HB 3326 on loan forgiveness for adjunct professors and HB 3237 on energy consumption goals, passed with narrower margins.

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• However, if we make key investments this session by passing SB 211, the quantum facility infrastructure
• tax credit, and SB 212, the quantum testing and evaluation credit, we will secure our leadership in
• We need to be investing heavily in our infrastructure, road infrastructure, expanding the border crossing
• We published an infrastructure strategy development in December.
• So we now have an infrastructure plan to help build out water, sewer, and housing to support the Santa

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• <00:41:02.400> checks expecting their social security checks expecting their social security
• Let's talk about your Social Security.
• Let's talk about your Social Security.
• Social Security.
• were impressed with its infrastructure were impressed with its infrastructure and<02:08:36.400><

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, November 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• and law enforcement agencies to permit law enforcement to provide logistical, transportation, or security
• SB 73 further protects our elections infrastructure by safeguarding voter lists, ballots, and voting
• The code provides a six-month retention period where ballots are secured.
• We're going to— The code provides a six-month retention period where ballots are secured in the event
• The care and consideration of securing ballots is of the utmost priority for all elections officials.

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on May 6, 2026, with a quorum present and heard one bill, SB 73. The author described the measure as a response to perceived threats to California elections, including restrictions on armed or non-uniformed personnel at polling places, protections for ballots and voting equipment, and limits on law enforcement access to election materials without a court order. The chair reviewed a set of agreed amendments, including removing a section conflicting with AB 1664, deleting proposed criminal penalties, clarifying the role of the Attorney General and Secretary of State, and refining language on signature challenges, law enforcement support, and certified voting technology. Supporters, including AAPI Force, CHIRLA, the League of Women Voters of California, and Common Cause, argued the bill would protect voters from intimidation and preserve election integrity. Opponents from CALA argued the bill was unnecessary, would hinder legitimate investigations, and reflected distrust of law enforcement and federal oversight. Committee discussion focused heavily on whether the bill was responding to real-world threats and on the ballot seizure in Riverside County. Members questioned how the measure would affect signature challenges, chain of custody, and investigations into possible fraud. The author and supporters said ballots should remain in election officials’ custody and that federal or local agents should not be able to interfere with election materials or intimidate voters. The chair and other members also discussed the urgency clause and the need to move the bill quickly despite the proximity of the June election. The committee voted to do pass and re-refer SB 73 to the Committee on Public Safety. The roll call initially showed the bill passing 5-1, then after the absent member arrived, the final vote was 6-2, and the bill was reported out of committee.

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• and law enforcement agencies to permit law enforcement to provide logistical, transportation, or security
• SB 73 further protects our elections infrastructure by safeguarding voter lists, ballots, and voting
• The code provides a six-month retention period where ballots are secured.
• We're going to— The code provides a six-month retention period where ballots are secured in the event
• The care and consideration of securing ballots is of the utmost priority for all elections officials.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• There's an infrastructure, sorry, an infrastructure-enhanced infrastructure financing district overlay
• After the... including accounting for public safety and infrastructure concerns.
• The current cost estimate to rebuild Altadena’s infrastructure is north of $2 billion.
• And it's a great way to ensure that infrastructure is supported with responsible growth.
• SB 1283, this is an electric vehicle infrastructure expansion bill.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• But it does have to do with transmissions and substations and all the infrastructure needed for said
• One, it sets up what we're calling an energy infrastructure bank, which gives loans, not grants, but
• There are programs out there that would allow the state or the CEDA board to secure the needed… with
• And… from the 21st Century Fund and into the infrastructure bank.
• At that point, that money can be drawn down based on these infrastructure projects you just heard our

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• if you've seen my uh infrastructure if you've seen my uh infrastructure bills<00:35:25.760> are
• <00:50:34.799> is appropriate yes infrastructure is appropriate yes infrastructure is installed
• overstated uh the infrastructure overstated uh the infrastructure concerns<00:52:22.680> uh
• of the testimony about infrastructure of the testimony about infrastructure concerns<00:53:36.920
• comes to uh authorized infrastructure comes to uh authorized infrastructure dedications<00:57:02.400

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 1987, the Minnesota Starter Home Act, and first adopted the A1 author’s amendment, which made minor cleanup changes, removed sections two and three, adjusted ADU language, and tweaked density language. The bill authors described the measure as a bipartisan effort to address Minnesota’s housing shortage by allowing more starter homes, duplexes, townhomes, and accessory dwelling units, while also limiting some local zoning barriers and preserving city protections in certain sensitive areas. They emphasized that the state has a large housing gap, rising home prices, and that the bill is intended as one part of a broader housing package. Supportive testimony came from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, Housing First Minnesota, Habitat for Humanity, AARP Minnesota, and Americans for Prosperity. These witnesses argued that workforce and starter-home shortages are hurting families, employers, and economic growth; that restrictive zoning and lengthy approval processes raise costs; and that more middle housing and ADUs would expand options for older adults, caregivers, working families, and people seeking homeownership. Several supporters said the bill would reduce regulatory barriers, lower development costs, and help communities add needed housing supply. Opposition or cautionary testimony came from city and municipal representatives, including officials from Cambridge, Eagan, and Mankato, as well as the League of Minnesota Cities and related groups. They argued that local governments already are approving substantial housing growth and need flexibility to manage zoning, parking, infrastructure, stormwater, and community input. They warned the bill could weaken local control, remove practical standards, and create unintended impacts such as more rental conversion in some neighborhoods or development without adequate infrastructure. No final vote on the bill itself was shown in the transcript beyond adoption of the A1 amendment.

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• infrastructure itself ruts, erodes, and has problems.
• You have to have infrastructure in order for them to communicate.
• State Director, Homeland Security Department.
• This necessitates substantial road infrastructure.
• This infrastructure is essential, and these partnerships are necessary to build that infrastructure to

Keywords: 996, all

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• Our first item is the Secretary of State Building Security Improvements.
• of State's facility security, resulting in the initiation of the SOS building security improvement project
• of State's facility security, resulting in the initiation of the SOS building security improvement project
• By centralizing the infrastructure, configuration, security, governance, and ongoing model management
• to keep that infrastructure alive.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• about the infrastructure grant piece. about the infrastructure grant piece.
• <00:45:40.000> the critical a critical need to secure the critical a critical need to secure
• it is just that added layer of security it is just that added layer of security for<01:08:12.160
• I will call Claudia next. a landlord that they feel more secure a landlord that they feel more secure
• The other statistic about New Hampshire is that Social Security, the average Social Security retirement

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• First, it's an infrastructure question.
• First, it's an infrastructure question.
• But the proposition also strongly encourages green infrastructure, and green infrastructure takes a lot
• But the proposition also strongly encourages green infrastructure, and green infrastructure takes a lot
• This is very costly infrastructure.

Summary: The committee held an informational hearing on flood risk and flood management in California, with opening remarks emphasizing that flooding is a statewide and growing threat due to climate change, including the possibility of extreme losses in a worst-case event. Members noted recent flooding in places such as San Diego, the Tulare Basin, and Pajaro, and framed the hearing as a way to better understand prevention, response, and how to capture excess water for later use. Jeffrey Mount of PPIC gave the main overview, describing California’s high flood exposure, the different flood types the state faces, and the mix of structural and non-structural tools used to manage them. He stressed that levees, dams, bypasses, land-use planning, flood insurance, and emergency response all matter, but that risk is rising because current standards are based on past hydrology rather than future climate conditions. He also warned that flood management is underfunded, that the National Flood Insurance Program is weak, and that federal support is increasingly uncertain. Members asked about groundwater recharge, permitting, NOAA and federal cuts, and which communities are most at risk; Mount said recharge can help but does not eliminate flood risk, and that small Central Valley communities and heavily developed floodplains are especially concerning. State officials Laura Hollander of the Department of Water Resources and Jane Dolan of the Central Valley Flood Protection Board described the state’s role in forecasting, emergency response, grants, planning, and the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan. They highlighted aging infrastructure, the need for better coordination, and the state’s special liability in the Central Valley after the Paterno decision. Dolan reviewed the history of major floods and said the plan calls for about $1 billion per year over 30 years to meet current needs, while Hollander said the state works with local and federal partners on preparedness, response, and subventions projects. Both emphasized that floodplain planning, regional coordination, and faster permitting are important, but that more consistent funding is needed. A later panel from local flood agencies and districts reinforced those points, arguing that the state’s annual flood funding is below identified needs and that a proposed statewide flood and dam safety bond was reduced substantially in the broader climate bond package. Witnesses urged more routine maintenance funding, support for regional flood planning, and continued federal-state-local partnerships to reduce risk and maintain eligibility for federal assistance. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the informational hearing.

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• And they would take that driver's license and they would get you, I guess, a social security card.
• And then they would get security card.
• So we are investing a lot in broadband infrastructure throughout the state so that everybody can have
• So we are investing a lot in broadband infrastructure throughout the state so that everybody can have
• <00:31:54.880> the broadband infrastructure throughout the broadband infrastructure throughout

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened, opened with invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, called the roll, excused absent members, and approved the prior day’s journal. The clerk then reported second-reading bills, including measures on a residential safe room rebate program, planning commission membership, dual credit scholarship programs, missing persons, school transportation, and behavioral health conditional dismissal, which were referred to the Rules Committee. New bills and resolutions were also introduced, including Senate Bill 103 on prescription drugs and Senate Resolution 44 recognizing Kentucky Arts Day. The main floor debate centered on Senate Bill 7, which would allow county officials in counties without permanent regional licensing offices to handle driver’s license renewals and duplicates, including Real ID renewals, with a $25 fee on top of the existing license cost. Supporters argued the bill would reduce long drives, long lines, missed work and school, and restore local access and accountability; several members described it as a necessary but imperfect starting point and noted rural residents were especially burdened by the current system. Opponents or skeptics said the bill was only a band-aid, raised concerns about implementation and whether the executive branch should fix the issue administratively, and some noted they would prefer a stronger statewide solution. After extended debate and several questions about fees, online renewals, and the bill’s limited scope, the Senate voted on SB 7. The bill passed 34-1. Following passage, the Senate recessed briefly for Rules Committee and Committee on Committees meetings, then received committee reports referring additional bills and posting several measures for future consideration. The chamber also adopted Senate Resolution 43, honoring Graville Reed Jr., and announced it would not meet on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with the next session scheduled for Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.