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• indicated, as you'll see in the scope of services attached to the contract, that they're going to utilize
• a few subcontractors, and they are the same individuals. ...that they're going to utilize a few subcontractors
• But just a reminder that with that, the Bureau only pays the actual hourly rates that are utilized and

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Instead, it builds upon existing framework already in law that allows public entities to utilize energy
• Instead, it builds upon existing framework already in law that allows public entities to utilize energy
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Keywords: Universities and Colleges - Room 216, 3 March, 2026; 11:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first considered a strike-all related to the Mississippi Upskill Grant Program and a K-12 bridge bill tied to CTE and special purpose schools. Members discussed the alignment of workforce and career-technical education from pre-K through higher education. Senator Hopson moved to add a reverse repealer, which was adopted, and the strike-all was then passed as amended and forwarded to appropriations. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1488, which would authorize the University of Southern Mississippi to sell or enter into a long-term lease for university property in Hattiesburg. Senator Johnson explained that the roughly 600-acre tract, gifted in the 1920s and formerly used as a golf course, has a master plan for redevelopment; the bill would streamline the sale process while preserving requirements such as two appraisals and IHL approval. After questions about the acreage and safeguards, the bill was passed as amended and sent to appropriations. Members also approved a strike-all addressing financial literacy requirements for colleges and universities, including added content on mortgages and real estate, and then passed House Bill 1495, a companion to Senate Bill 2238, allowing Mississippi State University and the Oktibbeha County school district to co-mingle funds by mutual agreement for their partnership school/high school project. Finally, House Bill 1582 on community college energy performance contracts was discussed at length; the chair said it needed further vetting by the public property committee, so the committee added a reverse repealer and passed the bill as amended. The meeting ended with a rise and report.

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• What the amendments that are in this bill allowing for the carry forward, how to utilize the tax credit
• for those folks who can't, for a company that can't utilize it, does differentiate us a bit.
• you're able to use it once you start getting revenue, then it gives you that runway of opportunity to utilize
• center campus, though, were to create a branch of research and development, would they be able to utilize
• that for a lot of startups it's really important when, you get the capital and how you're able to utilize

Keywords: 996, all

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• I believe it's 9% of that error rate is attributed to issues with respect to the verification of utilities
• And I pay this much in rent, and these are my utility payments.
• says that state agencies must assist households in obtaining required verification of shelter and utility
• This bill eliminates self-attestation for shelter utility costs. H.R. 1 does not require that.
• We're talking about the verifications of shelter and utility costs.

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• They evaluate utility infrastructure, all while ensuring that our decisions meets statutory deadlines
• The applicant itself is small and especially for those positions requiring utility sector its expertise
• meet its statutory obligations, maintaining strong regulatory oversight over Florida's essential utility
• If you already addressed this and I've been in and out the room, how are any department you utilizing
• and maybe cut out some of those staff positions that may not be needed anymore as any department utilizing

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• It being 9:30, I'm going to call to order the Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee meeting
• Item 2522, Department of Transportation, requesting authorization to grant a permanent utility easement
• 16:32.639> permanent authorization to grant a permanent authorization to grant a permanent utility
• easement<00:16:34.880> across<00:16:35.360> stateowned<00:16:36.000> land utility
• easement across stateowned land utility easement across stateowned land in<00:16:36.959> the<

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee approved the April 14, 2025 minutes and then considered several capital items, mostly Department of Transportation property dispositions and one Department of Business and Economic Affairs lease amendment. BEA requested approval to amend its Granite Center LLC lease to absorb space used by Gopher, explaining that the arrangement would keep both agencies in the same building, allow flexible space allocation, and produce a modest net savings while using federal funds reimbursed through an interagency arrangement. The committee asked about Gopher’s role, the floor layout, and whether federal money was indirectly subsidizing the lease; the item was approved. DOT items approved included sale of a former maintenance parcel in Raymond, vacant land in Dover, a permanent utility easement in Conway for the Conway Water Precinct, and a direct sale of limited access right-of-way in Seabrook to C&J Seabrook LLC for parking expansion. Members asked about environmental liability on the Raymond parcel, the size and location of the Conway easement, and whether C&J would charge for parking; C&J said the expansion would support a successful facility and that parking revenues help fund improvements such as paving, lighting, and security cameras. The committee also approved a small Salem parcel sale to Brooks Property LLC. The Department of Environmental Services received approval to transfer 37 acres near a New Ipswich flood control site to the town as part of a long-running settlement involving cemetery encroachment onto state land. DES said the agreement, reached with the town in 2023, reflects prior legislation and includes payment to the state; members asked whether there was any current dam damage, and DES said there was none. In miscellaneous business, the New Hampshire Liquor Commission said the governor had directed cancellation of the planned RFP sale and that the matter would instead proceed as a ground lease through a new RFP process. The committee also noted informational items on Council on Resources and Development minutes and surplus land reviews, set the next meeting for September 29 at 9:30, and adjourned by motion.

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• skaters from across the state of Minnesota, from first-time skaters to competitors at all skill levels, utilize
• Reconstructing these utilities in tandem with MnDOT's scheduled highway work is not only smart governance
• That same year, we completed a street and utility replacement project on our...
• By aligning this Highway 250 utility work with MnDOT's scheduled roadway...
• This new space would also house our crisis negotiations and tactical response equipment that we utilize

Bills: HF474, HF218, HF210, HF441, HF691, HF720, HF1068, HF1314, HF1465, HF1860, HF2046, HF1389, HF2404, HF2854, HF2985, HF3128, HF3103, HF778, HF3125

Keywords: HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice, Statuary Hall, United States Capitol, statue replacement, capital investment, general fund appropriation, Minnesota State Capitol, Minnesota State Historical Society, public art, commemorative statue, National Statuary Hall Collection, commissioner of administration, cultural heritage, monument, Washington D.C., HF218, Minnesota, Department of Public Safety

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• Yarborough's bill that Senator Leak will take up: CS for CS for SB 1386, on assault and battery on utility
• Since then, we've seen an increase in threats to utility workers, which has led to a need for this bill
• We have Kevin Noonan waiving in support from the Orlando Utilities Commission.
• We have Tory Price waiving in support for Florida Public Utilities Company.
• In doing this, the bill will improve the understanding and utilization of the services currently provided

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So you can dig a pool out, but you can't go and dig underground utilities.
• We've resolved any issues with the underground utility folks.
• You're not excavating underground utilities. Very clear. You're not tapping into the plumbing.
• You're not excavating underground utilities. Very clear on the scope of work that we can do.
• And then Kerry Hebrink, National Utility Contractors Association, waves in support. Okay, debate.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and heard seven measures, including four bills and three proposed committee substitutes. HB 6033, repealing the Labor Pool Act, was presented as a cleanup measure to remove duplicative regulation; supporters argued workers would still be covered by OSHA, wage laws, workers’ compensation, and liability insurance, while opponents raised concerns about losing specific protections for day laborers. The bill was reported favorably on a 4-? vote, with several members voting no over concerns about worker protections. HB 453, dealing with pool and spa contractors, was described as a technical update to Chapter 489 that would better align licensing scopes with current industry practice and allow contractors to perform related work without stopping for additional licensed trades. An amendment making only drafting changes was adopted, and the bill passed unanimously. CS/HB 277 on veteran benefits assistance was also reported favorably unanimously after testimony focused on protecting veterans from predatory claims-assistance practices while preserving choice and requiring disclosures, fee limits, and data-security safeguards. The committee then approved PCS for HB 291, which would require personal mobility device batteries sold in Florida to meet an IPX-7 certification standard, after the sponsor cited fire risks from lithium-ion batteries; the measure passed unanimously. PCS for HB 709, allowing valid pari-mutuel permit holders to lease facilities to nearby high-li permit holders, was amended to require a minimum of 59 live performances and then passed unanimously. CS/HB 4011, expanding who may serve as a building official on Palm Beach County’s Building Code Advisory Board, passed unanimously as a good-government fix to fill vacancies. Finally, PCS for HB 499, allowing small craft breweries under 31,000 gallons to self-distribute, drew extensive testimony from brewers and distributors about small-business growth versus the three-tier alcohol system; despite concerns about weakening distribution safeguards, the bill was reported favorably by a 13-2 vote. The meeting then adjourned with no further business.

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• do: is providing greater information, greater view into the process we all will mechanically, by utilization
• do: is providing greater information, greater view into the process we all will mechanically, by utilization
• do: is providing greater information, greater view into the process we all will mechanically, by utilization
• do: is providing greater information, greater view into the process we all will mechanically, by utilization
• do: is providing greater information, greater view into the process we all will mechanically, by utilization

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: State Representative Jim Nash and Representative Kristin Robbins discussed a package of fraud-prevention bills, centered on House File 3 and a separate whistleblower-protection measure. HF 3 would require annual reports based on Office of the Auditor (OA/OLA) findings to be sent to ranking members of relevant committees, with the goal of giving appropriators more information about internal controls and follow-up on audit recommendations. Nash said the bill is intended to help reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, cited the Feeding Our Future case as an example of weak controls, and noted that the OA helped draft the proposal and supports it. He also said the bill’s language is modeled in part on Colorado and on earlier recommendations for more information to be shared with decision-makers. Robbins said her bill would expand whistleblower protections for state employees, including unclassified employees, and add new protected reporting channels and definitions. She said employees are often afraid to come forward because of job and career concerns, and that the bill would better protect reports made to legislators, the OA, governmental bodies, and law enforcement. She and Nash said they were working with DFL members and committee chairs on bipartisan amendments to define “fraud” and “misuse,” and to align the language with the Inspector General bill and prior law. In questions, Robbins explained that current law protects only certain employees and that her bill would broaden coverage and make it easier for employees to report concerns without fear. She said the OA supports the effort and that the added reporting pathways would help with follow-up on agency recommendations. Nash and Robbins both emphasized that the measures are part of a broader fraud-fighting package and expressed hope for bipartisan support, though Nash criticized DFL leadership for not backing the bills more openly. No votes or final actions were taken in the exchange shown.

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• To predict future populations, CDCR utilizes historical trend data, including data on court commitments
• And those costs are with food, utilities, waste disposal, gas, and general cost of supplies.
• Similar issues exist with overtime utilization for medical guarding and medical transportation, legal
• Also generally the department, when we've used mechanical cooling, has used central utility plants to
• And I don't know what process you're going to utilize, but I'd love to know how you're going to make

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Recommendation is to remove the appropriation section in section two, require a local investor-owned electric utility
• Safety Power Shutoff program outlined in this measure, and require a local investor-owned electric utility
• > electric require a local investor-owned electric require a local investor-owned electric utility
• c> support<00:26:43.760> schools<00:26:44.279> impacted<00:26:44.760> by utility
• to support schools impacted by utility to support schools impacted by the<00:26:45.039> planned

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a series of tax, budget, and policy bills. On SB 325 and SB 326, the Tax Foundation testified and the committee later recommended passage with amendments. SB 721, SB 1278, and SB 1465 also drew Tax Foundation testimony focused on technical corrections and effective-date issues; SB 1278 was strongly supported by the Hawaii Restaurant Association and other restaurant and business groups, who argued the bill should extend tax relief to the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund because it served the same purpose as earlier COVID relief programs. A bar owner also testified in support, describing severe pandemic-related losses and lack of government assistance. The Department of Taxation asked about the estimated fiscal impact of SB 1278, which was stated to be about $16.8 million and not including interest. The committee also considered SB 1464 through SB 1470, with the Tax Foundation supporting most of the conformity and tax measures and opposing SB 1465 as unnecessary. SB 1464 was recommended for passage unamended, SB 1465 with amendments, and SB 1466, SB 1467, and SB 1470 unamended. SB 1362 and SB 1363 were deferred so the administration could explore moving funds within the existing budget instead of using emergency appropriations. SB 1044 was amended to create a condominium loan program and special fund to finance essential repairs and improve insurability of condominium properties, with loans repaid over 20 years and the fund eventually sunsetted. The committee also acted on several other measures: SB 533 was amended to remove an appropriation and require a local investor-owned utility to support schools affected by a planned public safety power shutoff program; SB 1117 was amended to define electric motorcycles and prohibit operation by those under 18; SB 1186 was amended to move a food-production working group to the Agribusiness Development Corporation and remove an appropriation; SB 1391 was amended to require a one-to-one match of state funds with private donations; and SB 1669 was amended with committee-report language noting concerns about jurisdictional definitions and board qualifications. Later, the committee recommitted SB 933 and SB 938 to Ways and Means after adopting proposed SD1 versions. Most measures were adopted unanimously, often with members voting no with reservation.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the previous day’s journal, and heard several announcements, including recognition of the University of Denver men’s hockey championship and a sesquicentennial flag presentation for Colorado’s 150th anniversary. Members also received committee meeting notices and a reminder about open enrollment benefits. Committee reports were then read, advancing several bills from Appropriations, Judiciary, and Transportation, Housing, and Local Government to the Committee of the Whole or to Appropriations with favorable recommendations. The chamber adopted the majority leader’s motion to add a slate of bills to the special orders calendar for May 6, including Senate Bill 5 and several House and Senate bills. The House also adopted a motion limiting debate on Senate Bill 5 to one hour, with the vote recorded at 36 aye, 24 no, and five excused. The House then resolved into committee of the whole and took up Senate Bill 5, which creates a state-court civil remedy for constitutional violations committed during civil immigration enforcement and includes an appropriation. Supporters of Senate Bill 5 argued that the bill is needed to provide a meaningful remedy when federal immigration enforcement violates Fourth Amendment and other constitutional rights, citing alleged abuses, surveillance practices, and court decisions narrowing federal remedies. Opponents argued the bill is likely unconstitutional, duplicates existing federal remedies, and would be struck down in court; they also criticized the use of Rule 14 to limit debate and said Colorado should wait for litigation in other states. The transcript ends during continued debate on the bill, with no final vote shown.

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• ,<00:24:47.480> capital<00:24:47.760> repairs, utilities, capital repairs, utilities, capital
• Who pays for maintaining the utilities that go to those stores? The people.
• <01:21:45.600> The utilities that go to those stores?
• The utilities that go to those stores? The people. people. people.
• <01:39:16.320> that choice but to go with the utility that choice but to go with the utility

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Sections 1 and 3 address the issue regarding utility charges in multifamily buildings.
• The problem this bill solves is how that final bill for utility charges is calculated.
• Section 1 and 3 address the issue regarding the utility charges in multifamily buildings.
• The problem this bill solves is how that final bill for utility charges is calculated.
• service final billing for utility service final billing for vacating<02:07:02.800> tenants.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• 100,000 motans have had their utilities 100,000 motans have had their utilities shut<00:42:51.760
• property taxes, and utilities. property taxes, and utilities.
• Now, five, six, seven years utilities.
• That includes utilities, which are often passed on to the residents.
• Um that includes utilities per month.

Bills: HF3403, HF2687, HF2381

Keywords: HF3403, emergency rental assistance, rental aid, homelessness prevention, housing crisis, imminent risk of homelessness, eviction prevention, county aid, Tribal governments, local government aids, general fund appropriation, Minnesota revenue commissioner, poverty level, low-income housing, housing stability, family homeless prevention and assistance, emergency housing assistance, HF2687, single-family homes, corporate landlords

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• 57:40.880> local these local costs particularly local these local costs particularly local utility
• costs that some of the detailed utility costs that some of the detailed design<00:57:43.760> is
• not eligible uh to relocate utilities not eligible uh to relocate utilities and<00:59:59.280>
• On the contrary, Reconnect Rondo has a robust plan for utilizing diverse contractors in the development
• On the contrary, Reconnect Rondo has a robust plan for utilizing diverse contractors in the development

Bills: HF192, HF268, HF1214, HF494

Keywords: Minnesota income tax, dependent exemption, personal income tax, tax relief, family tax relief, children, dependents, tax deduction, tax exemption, state revenue, inflation indexing, tax year 2025, taxable income, household tax policy, family tax credit, HF268, Joshua Schmidt Memorial Highway, memorial highway, highway naming, road designation

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• This has taken many forms, but the highlights include $1.5 billion in utility costs that electric and
• division of the Attorney General's office in rate utility cases and other matters at the Public Utilities
• division of the residential utilities division of the Attorney<00:36:56.560> General's<00:36:
• > Public<00:37:01.800> Utilities<00:37:02.280> Commission at the Public Utilities
• Commission at the Public Utilities Commission pursuant<00:37:03.560> to<00:37:03.720> our<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It prohibits inappropriate rerouting of medically necessary treatment, preserves utilization management
• some of these medications, we believe plans should maintain the ability to apply evidence-based utilization
• some of these medications, we believe plan should maintain the ability to apply evidence-based utilization
• We'll also prohibit a PBM, health plan, or insurer, or affiliated entity from requiring utilization of
• community health centers licensed before 2010, when this expedited process was established, from utilizing

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This is what we utilize to go to work and so forth.”
• And you have to now prove that you did not know that that vehicle was utilized for reckless driving.
• utilized and providing proof that you didn't know your vehicle was utilized.
• utilized and providing proof that you didn't know your vehicle was utilized.
• , so you guys... ...using the reason, an excuse that you didn't know that your car was utilized?

Summary: The committee heard several public safety bills and took testimony on each, with members often noting amendments and continuing negotiations. SB 1009 by Senator Becker would require juvenile courts to find that less restrictive alternatives are unsuitable before ordering detention, and would require periodic review of continued detention and consideration of alternatives at disposition. Supporters argued it would reduce unnecessary youth detention and improve transparency; probation, judges, and police groups opposed it as an undue limit on judicial discretion and potentially unsafe in serious cases. The chair said he would recommend an aye with amendments, but the bill was held pending quorum and later remained on call. SB 1130 by Senator Gomez Reyes would update privacy law for wearable recording devices such as smart glasses, requiring consent before recording in places where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy and banning devices or accessories designed to defeat recording indicators. Supporters said the bill addresses secret recording and invasive surveillance; opponents from tech and hospitality groups sought clarification to avoid unintended liability for businesses and exempt workplace communication devices. Members discussed those exemptions, and the chair recommended an aye, but the measure also remained on call. Senator Blake Spear presented SB 99, which would let courts consider military protective orders in domestic violence proceedings and require better communication between civilian law enforcement and military authorities. Supporters from the Department of Defense, local officials, and military representatives said it would close protection gaps for military families; the ACLU opposed it on due process grounds because MPOs are issued without judicial process. The chair and author emphasized that the bill only allows consideration of MPOs and does not require civilian enforcement of them. The bill passed out on a vote, though it remained on call for additional members. The committee also heard SB 937 by Senator Gonzalez, restricting flashbang use for crowd control and banning flashbangs and explosive breaching charges in immigration enforcement, and SB 1022, creating a statewide anti-trafficking task force. SB 937 drew support from civil rights and community groups and opposition from police and sheriffs over the use-of-force standard and limits on tactics; it passed out on a vote but remained on call. SB 1022 was supported by survivor and faith groups and opposed by public defenders and sex worker advocates who raised concerns about racial disparities and enforcement harms; it also passed out on a vote. Later, SB 1395, extending criminal protective orders for certain felony sex offenses against minors up to 20 years, and SB 1230, increasing penalties for repeat illegal dumping, were both heard with mixed testimony and were held on call after committee votes. The committee also adopted a consent calendar and several bills were moved forward with amendments.