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• We are currently in over 60 days of shutdown of our Homeland Security operations, which we are using
• which we are using funds that operations which we are using funds that we<02:30:47.840><c> have</c><
• going to fund Border keep operations going to fund Border Patrol<02:30:54.240><c> and</c><02:30:54.479
• </c> operating under a temporary program. operating under a temporary program.
• Currently, geothermal operators on non-federal land that produce any quantity of federal resources, like

Bills: HR1202 , SB1020 , HB2493 , HB5201 , HB3419 , HB2319 , HB6387 , HR1189 , HR1201

Keywords: H.Res. 1202, HR1202, House resolution, committee assignment, standing committee, House Committee on Homeland Security, Homeland Security Committee, committee membership, committee ranking, seniority, Ms. Mejia, Mr. Walkinshaw, House organization, procedural resolution, internal House rules, congressional committee, hydropower, construction, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, license extension

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• programs to serve 40 youth, strengthened partnerships with community organizations, and successfully launched
• </c> organizations and successfully launched organizations and successfully launched our<00:03:14.680
• What was your total operating expense last year? Mr. Spencer: Thank you, Chairman.
• I don't have the total operating expense numbers in front of me, but we submitted all that to DEED in
• operator operator license<01:36:14.600><c> maintained</c><01:36:15.080><c> full-time</c><01:36:15.560

Committee: Senate Jobs and Economic Development

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• And then, finally, for your operator, your operator has certain responsibilities and policies that they
• And then, finally, for your operator, your operator has certain responsibilities and policies that they
• ,</c> operators themselves, especially today, operators themselves, especially today, that<01:22:25.360
• I'm saying on this operate in silos.
• </c><01:38:37.679><c> an</c> Better yet, give the operator an Better yet, give the operator an opportunity

Bills: HB1952 , HB1951 , HB1929 , HB2497 , HB2208 , HB2572 , HB1953 , HB2551 , HB2549 , HB1737 , HB1628 , HB1769 , HB2493 , HB2264 , HB1997 , HB2168 , HB2427 , HB1805 , HB2180 , HB2184 , HB2219 , HB2469 , HB2233 , HB2519 , HB2141 , HB1904 , HB2201 , HB2410 , HB2007 , HB2385 , HB2444 , HB2349 , HB2235 , HB1872 , HB2416 , HB2291 , HB2292 , HB2263 , HB2359 , HB2455 , HB1509 , HB1514 , HB1515 , HB1648 , HB2164 , HB2323 , HB1825 , HB2172 , HB1888 , HB2005 , HB2387 , HB2358 , HB2119 , HB2276 , HB2472 , HB1714 , HB2325 , HB1541 , HB1960 , HB2140 , HB2315 , HB2367 , HB2388 , HB1696 , HB2333 , HB2138 , HB2332 , HB2283 , HB2059 , HB2057 , HB2589 , HB2417 , HB2337 , HB1588 , HB2217 , HB2020 , HB1915 , HB1742 , HB2026 , HB1965 , HB1546 , HB2360 , HB1563 , HB1749 , HB2614 , HB1511 , HB1753 , HB1849 , HB1641 , HB2161 , HB2194 , HB1721 , HB2284 , HB2188 , HB1897 , HB1880 , HB1573 , HB1876 , HB20 , HB2137

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• Aren't they housed there and operating now that building?
• That we needed to fund our operating budget.
• A small amount from the general fund funds the operations.
• Currently being paid, but are not in their operating budget.
• They're requesting to put them in their operating budget.

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• Folks have housed their neighbors, launched nonprofits, raised millions of dollars to help, used their
• Folks have housed their neighbors, launched nonprofits, raised millions of dollars to help, use their

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• Since the Comptroller's Office launched the brand, broadband development office in 2021.
• To really launch this program, we believe that "Made in Texas" is a very powerful global brand.

Bills: HB2226 , HB2269 , HB2343 , HB2760 , HB3621 , HB4079 , HB4204 , HB4518 , HB4531 , HB4555 , HB4850 , HB4876 , HB4903 , HB4996 , HB5122

Committee: House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Keywords: construction trust funds, Property Code, Chapter 162, construction payments, mechanics lien, contractors, subcontractors, laborers, material suppliers, materialmen, real property improvement, assignment of payment rights, unpaid trust funds, trust fund beneficiaries, construction industry, payment protection, Texas construction law, property owners association, landscaping, grass maintenance

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• theft and ATM. jackpotting and many different financial crimes, their success so far since they launched

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• She is responsible for launching the WashU Advocates program with data-driven tools and cutting-edge
• They really shouldn't have much of a say in its operation, so this does bring the control back locally
• HB 1839 simply requires that pornographic websites operating in Missouri use a reputable, audited age
• My concern is that there is data that shows that when these websites leave the state and stop operating
• My concern is that there is data that shows that when these websites leave the state and stop operating

Summary: The Missouri House met with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for March 3, 2026 by a 122-0 roll call vote. The chamber also spent a long portion of the morning recognizing special guests, including Special Olympics athletes, occupational therapy and social work students and professionals, teachers, civic leaders, and other visitors in the gallery. On legislation, the House perfected and printed House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2974, which would codify telehealth access within Missouri’s licensed reciprocity law. Supporters said it would help seniors and rural residents access care and ensure reciprocity licensees can provide telehealth services. The House also perfected and printed House Bill 2934, a bipartisan St. Louis convention-center governance bill that would merge existing entities, create a new board with city, county, and state appointments, and clarify funding and tax authority for the convention district. An amendment narrowing governor appointments to two city, two county, and one at-large member was adopted before final approval. The House likewise perfected and printed House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2057, a technical fix allowing Osage Beach to create an entertainment district; supporters said it would promote tourism and economic development and align the city with similar districts elsewhere in Missouri. The most contentious debate was on House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1839, 2921, and 3515, which require age verification for pornographic websites. Supporters framed the measure as child protection and cited the Supreme Court’s Texas decision and the Attorney General’s enforcement rule; opponents raised privacy concerns, questioned effectiveness, and argued it could push users toward less scrupulous sites. A proposed amendment to extend the bill to firearms and ammunition websites was ruled not germane, the previous question was ordered 92-44, and the substitute was adopted. The combined bill package was then perfected and printed by a 104-16 vote with 20 present, and the House recessed until 2 p.m.

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• Many of our rural hospitals operate in the red, making them vulnerable to takeover.
• A month and a half ago, we, along with a handful of other nonprofits, launched a global campaign called
• Together, the MGA members operate over 1,300 locations and employ over 150,000 people.
• provide much-needed support for retailers, particularly small businesses who are facing increased operational
• brought to my attention is that usually, at the end of the year, they submit their list of all the operators

Bills: HF2779 , HF1645 , HF1885 , HF1289 , HF1534 , HF2707 , HF1675 , HF3046

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

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• But as far as employment changes, the main things we're doing is changing our way of operation here just
• We have an operating support program, basic support, and core support for about 200 of Minnesota's most
• that have an asterisk by them indicate extra steps that we take in the program, specifically the operating
• cataloged all of those for this biennium, and we will, but I wanted to give you some Data from the operating
• We just launched our cultural and ethnic studies grant line on February 20th.

Committee: House Legacy Finance

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• I am familiar with the operation of state government.
• And in the state this morning, the state of the judiciary, we are happy that AOT has officially launched
• Representative Abeyta, I do not know every one of the legal service providers' criteria and whether they are operating
• It's a reasonable precedent that these statutes have to operate within, specifically addressing due process
• Finally, in considering this statute and AOT, there are some constitutional limits that we operate within

Committee: House House Judiciary

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• The Government Operations Subcommittee will now come to order. Faith, please call the roll.
• delegate authority to the executive director to carry out the strategic direction and day-to-day operations
• Northern Ireland, we are encouraged to determine which publicly traded companies whose securities we own operate
• Ireland, we are encouraged to determine which publicly traded companies whose securities that we own operate
• allegation that exists there by several states' attorneys general that have been raised in investigations launched

Summary: The Government Operations Subcommittee met with a quorum and began with member introductions and remarks from the chair emphasizing the committee’s focus on government efficiency, accountability, and oversight of executive branch agencies. Members shared their districts and backgrounds, with several noting hurricane recovery in their communities and a shared interest in reducing bureaucracy and improving service to Floridians. The committee’s only presentation was from Chris Spencer, Executive Director of the State Board of Administration, who gave an overview of the SBA’s governance structure, investment responsibilities, and divestment policies. He explained the SBA’s management of more than $257 billion in assets, including the Florida Retirement System, the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, and Florida PRIME, and reviewed the Protecting Florida’s Investments Act restrictions covering Northern Ireland, Cuba, Venezuela, Israel, Sudan, Iran, and China. He also described the implementation of HB 7071, including the required divestment from direct holdings in Chinese companies, and said the SBA had reduced its direct Chinese holdings from 33 companies totaling over $172 million to 13 companies totaling about $64 million, with completion expected ahead of the September 1, 2025 deadline. Members asked detailed questions about the Israel boycott list, Morningstar and MSCI, how the SBA gathers information, whether Cuba’s federal designation changes affect Florida law, how companies are removed from scrutinized lists, and whether divestment timing could affect returns. Spencer said the SBA uses public and paid research sources, gives companies a 90-day cure period in some cases, and brings list changes to the trustees for approval. He also explained that the China benchmark change is intended to reduce passive exposure while still allowing active investment decisions, and said the PFIA restrictions have had a modestly positive overall effect on pension performance. The chair also asked about the Florida Retirement System funded ratio and the CAT Fund’s capacity; Spencer said the pension fund is at 80.7% funded, that actuarial assumptions are reviewed regularly, and that the CAT Fund currently has more than $10.5 billion in liquid claims-paying capacity and is expected to remain well positioned for hurricane losses. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.

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• from 8 to 5, maybe we operate from 6 a.m. to 12 and from 5 p.m. to 12 midnight.
• However, as drafted, SB 703 represents major operational challenges for the ports.
• However, as drafted, SB 703 represent major operational challenges for the ports.
• But to launch California as a clean energy leader, we have to do better on manufacturing.
• But to launch California as a clean energy leader, we have to do better on manufacturing.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 712, which would expand California’s smog-check exemption for classic vehicles by adding model years 1976 through 1986 in phases, with a sunset in 2032. The author and supporters, including lowrider advocates and the Specialty Equipment Market Association, argued the bill would preserve car culture, support a small class of rarely driven collector vehicles, and reduce burdens on owners who struggle to find equipment for older smog tests. Opponents, including air district officials, the American Lung Association, and other environmental groups, warned the bill would weaken an important emissions-control program and increase pollution. After discussion, the committee adopted the motion to do pass as amended to Appropriations on a roll call vote of 10-0, with the roll held open for additional votes. The committee then heard SB 800, which requires Caltrans, working with local governments, to assess mitigation measures for suicide prevention on locally owned overpasses crossing state highways. The bill was presented as a response to recent tragedies in Rancho Cucamonga and was supported by local officials, health organizations, and suicide-prevention advocates, who said the measure would help identify high-risk locations and lead to life-saving interventions. There was no registered opposition. The committee members expressed support, and SB 800 was passed to Appropriations on a unanimous roll call vote, with the roll held open. Next, the committee considered SB 30, which would prohibit California public entities from selling, donating, or transferring decommissioned diesel locomotives and railroad equipment with Tier 1 or older engines unless the engine is removed, while allowing Tier 2 and newer transfers under certain conditions. The author and supporters framed the bill as a climate and public-health measure to prevent older, dirtier locomotives from continuing to pollute elsewhere, while transit agencies opposed it, arguing it could limit useful transfers of equipment that still supports passenger service and could be better handled through case-by-case air-quality review. After debate, the committee voted 6-4 to pass SB 30 as amended to Appropriations, with the roll held open for later additions. The committee also heard SB 791, which replaces the flat dealer document processing charge cap with a 1% fee capped at $350, along with new disclosure requirements. Dealers and industry groups supported the bill as a way to recover costs and improve transparency, while consumer advocates opposed it as an unjustified increase that would burden buyers. The committee approved SB 791 on a 8-? roll call vote and held the roll open. The meeting then moved on to SB 34, a port-air-quality bill presented by Senator Richardson, but the transcript ends during testimony and debate on that measure.

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• I'm the chief operations officer for Restore Hope and Restore Hope Housing, and we currently serve 19
• Essentially, you've got three government entities that are operating these continuums of care when the
• And so as long as we're operating off of their priority list that they've approved, then we don't see
• And so as long as we're operating off of their priority list that they've approved, then we don't see
• And we've previously been operating under the $50,000. So that's what this is doing. Yes, sir.

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• very topical right now, as the Secretary of Health and Human Services just this month, on April 2, launched
• : how often the system breaks drinking water laws, whether it is financially stable, how well it operates
• you're collecting water payments from your citizens, those dollars have to go back into repairing, operating
• the drinking laws, the federal and state drinking laws, the water system, fiscal sustainability, operations
• impacts to economic development, and the risk of undervaluing highly trained professional water operators

Committee: House Conservation and Natural Resources

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• within state agencies so that environmental justice is not a nice-to-have but integrated into the operational
• I think they may be two operating in two separate spheres in how we're structured in state government
• The HEAL Act introduces transformative changes to how government operates.
• , ...that you only engage in HEAL Act assessments relative to internal agency operations, not agency
• operations where you serve on another board, where you would be required to carry out the rulemaking

Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources

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• 1376, and 1665 to address a third court of appeals ruling to ensure that we can have the continued operation
• In the workforce necessary to drive their operations.
• Before the new test is launched, there's a very significant development exercise.

Bills: SB8 , SB 8

Committees: Senate Education , Senate Education K-16

Keywords: education, accountability, public school assessment, state law, transparency, intervention, performance ratings, sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy

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• Our teams operated across the Guadalupe, Concho, and Colorado rivers.
• These plans are integrated into our continuity of operations plan.
• We try to get to those annually during the operation, primarily.
• We do those inspections during the summer and the operating season.
• Operational wisdom and local infrastructure should guide their plans.

Committee: House Culture, Recreation & Tourism

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• The proposal is intentionally narrow in scope and focuses on human services operations.
• We operate a dedicated line for the statewide backup provider system.
• As you may be aware, they're operating under a 1990 funding model.
• computer punch card operators that just don't apply today.
• It says state-operated facilities are, but not vendors.

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• It also conducts smaller, irregular audits of various programs operated by individual campuses.
• by individual audit each year it also conduct smaller irregular audits of various programs operated
• Despite these ongoing investments, the California State University continues to operate Despite these
• I served overseas with Operation Iraqi Freedom, after which I received two Purple Heart Medals.
• on the campus. case. ...the full spectrum as far as those who are operating on the campus as well.

Summary: The committee first adopted its 2025-26 rules on a 7-0 roll call, then approved three consent items—AB 88, AB 240, and AB 313—on a due-pass motion to Appropriations. The hearing then moved to AB 648, which would give community college districts the same zoning authority as the UC and CSU systems to build student and staff housing on property they own or lease. The author and supporters argued the bill would help address severe housing insecurity and homelessness among community college students, while opponents and some members raised concerns about local control, zoning exemptions, and the impact on nearby communities. AB 648 passed the committee on a 5-2 vote and was sent to the Local Government Committee. The committee next heard AB 466, which would require California Community Colleges and CSU campuses to provide organ and tissue donor registry information during student orientation, and request UC campuses to do the same. Supporters shared personal stories about transplants and donation, saying college orientation is a good opportunity to increase registrations. Some members worried about information overload during orientation and suggested campuses have flexibility in how they present the material, but the bill advanced on a unanimous 7-0 vote to Appropriations. AB 326 followed, proposing campus-by-campus external audits of the CSU every three years and public release of the audits. The author, faculty supporters, and a student argued that systemwide audits do not provide enough transparency about how money is spent at individual campuses, citing examples of financial mismanagement and fee increases. CSU opposed the bill, saying it already conducts annual consolidated external audits and that campus-level audits would add cost without added benefit. After extensive discussion about transparency, audit scope, and implementation, the bill passed 6-1 to Appropriations. The committee then took up AB 335, which would create a California Black-Serving Institution Grant Program to support Black student success and broader underserved student services; supporters emphasized persistent equity gaps and low completion rates, while an opponent argued the bill needed to be carefully amended to comply with Proposition 209 and equal protection requirements. The transcript ends during that item’s discussion, before a final vote is shown.