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• But when those agreements are structured... ...tool to attract economic development.
• The motion is do pass to the Housing and Community Development Committee.
• Using the framework for development impact fee disclosure and transparency developed in AB 1820, Chiu
• , that was... ...development impact fee disclosure and transparency developed in AB 1820, Chiu, that
• The motion is do pass to the Housing and Community Development Committee.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And as we've just approved the program.
• It gave more being developed.
• <00:48:09.920> grant rural industrial development grant rural industrial development grant
• <00:48:31.920> properties applicants looking to develop properties applicants looking to develop
• experts uh across the country to develop experts uh across the country to develop this<01:14:30.000

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• The first is that we are expanding high-quality teacher development.
• data, ...along with the skills developed through reading and math academies.
• data, along with the skills developed through reading and math academies.
• And again, I know the votes are probably here in order to approve this bill.
• Our charter was approved in 2021, and we're in our third year of operations.

Summary: The committee continued hearing testimony on Senate Bill 2252, which would expand early literacy and numeracy screening, parent notification, intervention supports, and teacher training, including math academies and early childhood supports. Supporters from Texas 2036, Good Reason Houston, Texas Business Leadership Council, and several parents argued that early identification of skill gaps, clearer data for families, and stronger teacher preparation would improve student outcomes, workforce readiness, and long-term earnings. They cited low math proficiency statewide, the importance of early intervention, and examples of districts using screeners and data dashboards to guide instruction and resource allocation. One witness also highlighted home visiting as a family-support model, while another urged more funding for pre-K partnerships and stronger support for parents with reading materials and guidance. A district special education administrator testified neutrally, saying the bill reflects practices already used in her district but expressing concern that it could reduce local control and teacher discretion by standardizing screening and tying it to funding. A Texas Classroom Teachers Association representative supported the intent but warned that mandatory math academies and intervention academies could burden teachers if implemented like prior reading academies, and a substitute teacher/teacher-of-the-year witness asked for clearer protections around special education information and pay for alternative certification candidates. After public testimony closed, SB 2252 was left pending. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2253, as substituted, which would phase out routine hiring of uncertified teachers over time, require parent notification when a teacher is uncertified, and expand high-quality preparation pathways such as university programs, residencies, improved alternative certification, and grow-your-own programs. Senator Creighton said the bill responds to the rise in uncertified teachers and aims to strengthen the teacher pipeline with more structured preparation, mentorship, and oversight by SBEC. Invited testimony strongly supported the measure: a Texas Tech researcher said uncertified teachers and fast-track programs are associated with significant learning losses, while year-long residencies and mentored pathways produce stronger outcomes and higher earnings for students. Leaders from Dallas College and Sam Houston State University described successful residency and grow-your-own models, high completion and retention rates, and the need for paid residencies and stipends so candidates can afford to enter the profession. Committee members asked about the difference between mentorship and residency, the cost-effectiveness of paid residencies, retention incentives, and how to scale the model statewide. The committee also adopted the substitute for SB 2253 and later paused to vote out several other bills, including SB 1191, SB 1786, SB 226, SB 326, SB 570, SB 870, SB 991, SB 60, SB 365, SB 1401, and SB 1067, all of which were reported favorably, many with unanimous votes and some placed on the local and uncontested calendar.

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• So they can't just keep approving new financings up to a billion dollars.
• There's just nothing else they can do in approving new applications.
• So the state board is the approving authority in how the positions are awarded.
• So the state board is the approving authority in how the positions are awarded.
• Are you asking if they are part of developing the training? Yes. Yes, they are.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• franchise approved franchise approved so<00:04:30.479> our<00:04:30.680> final<00:
• <00:09:09.160> and insurance companies we developed and insurance companies we developed and
• everyone that applied for pre-approval everyone that applied for pre-approval had<01:14:36.760><
• <01:29:25.679> USDA or un unallowable non-approved USDA or un unallowable non-approved USDA
• happened in the sort of uh pre-approval happened in the sort of uh pre-approval process<01:31:35.320

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They don't have a final approval yet, but they're pre-approved.
• And then the final approval is issued.
• And it just informs the applicant that they were approved.
• Or do you do disbursements as they're approved?
• And it certainly can and will change as technology is developed.

Summary: The Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee met with a quorum, approved the March 17, 2026 minutes, and heard a lengthy update from Tax Commissioner Brian Croshys on property tax relief programs. He reviewed the Homestead Property Tax Credit, Disabled Veteran Credit, and Primary Residence Credit, noting increased relief after House Bill 1158 and House Bill 1176, but also discussing how some households “income adjust out” of eligibility over time. Members asked about indexing income thresholds, expanding eligibility by age alone, simplifying administration, county-level notices, and whether the county and state systems could be streamlined. Croshys said the programs are heavily used, largely administered at the county level, and that the department is still refining compliance and reporting; he also said there were no material findings or overarching concerns in the latest review. The committee agreed more detailed PRC information would likely come back in a September meeting, and the chair announced an afternoon recess for lunch before later reconvening. Shelly Myers then presented the statewide property tax increase report, the zero-growth report, and a statistical report on property values and tax levies by class. She explained how county auditors report levy and valuation data, how increases and decreases are counted, and identified counties and cities with the largest percentage changes in growth or decline. She also summarized recent trends: agricultural values remain relatively flat, while residential, commercial, and centrally assessed values have risen over the last five years; in 2025, residential property accounted for the largest share of statewide property tax levies, followed by commercial, agriculture, and centrally assessed property. Committee members asked about unusual zero-growth figures, the effect of annexation and land-use changes, and whether the 3% levy cap was forcing political subdivisions to use reserves or defer spending. Myers said many counties complied by using reserves, delaying capital projects, or limiting increases, and that some counties had not used their full cap. The committee then moved to the stripper oil extraction tax exemption. Commissioner Croshys reviewed the state’s oil tax structure and estimated the revenue impact of keeping stripper wells exempt from extraction tax while still paying production tax. He said the exemption saves operators hundreds of millions of dollars over a biennium, while the state still collects production tax on those wells. He also discussed projected impacts if the exemption were changed for future wells and noted that future outcomes depend on oil prices, production declines, and technology such as CO2 enhanced oil recovery. Nathan Anderson of the Department of Mineral Resources briefly explained the historical difference between the 35-barrel and 30-barrel thresholds for certain wells, citing differences in completion costs and lateral lengths. The committee then heard from EERC CEO Charles Gorecki, who presented an analysis of oil well life cycles and said most oil is produced before wells reach stripper status, but that refracturing or other reinvestment can significantly extend production and keep wells above the threshold for years.

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• The motion carries. development. Are you ready for the development. Are you ready for the question?
• Economic Development Committee The Economic Development Committee welcomes<00:27:24.080> the<
• committee on economic development. committee on economic development.
• . development. development.
• section 1124 requires the AOE to develop section 1124 requires the AOE to develop a<01:25:47.040

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• And here we are trying to develop a workforce for an economic boom.
• Neither one of you are BESE-approved. Okay.
• We’re state approved, Brumfield-Dot approved, and we’re accredited by Cognia, and our ELC is licensed
• We like to say that we're the backbone of economic development and workforce development, because without
• Human development is part of my research background.

Summary: The committee first heard SB 206, which would require cardiovascular pre-screening and blood pressure testing for student athletes beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Chairman Miller said the bill was prompted by concerns about undiagnosed hypertension and sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes, and Coach Marcus Scott testified about his own kidney transplant after years of untreated high blood pressure. Members asked about who would perform the screenings and how follow-up would work; the American Heart Association said existing athletic physical processes and referral networks could handle it. An amendment was adopted, and the committee reported SB 206 favorably as amended. The committee then took up SB 305, which would require a publicly available statewide career-alignment dashboard showing how degree programs connect to workforce outcomes, including completion, employment, wages, and high-demand jobs. Chairman Edmonds and student task force member Cruz Cassard said the goal was to help students understand job opportunities in Louisiana and reduce the number leaving the state after graduation. Workforce and higher education stakeholders supported the measure as a transparency and workforce-planning tool. The committee reported SB 305 favorably. Next, the committee considered HB 624, a school safety cleanup bill updating references from crisis management plans to emergency operations plans and aligning school emergency language with national standards. Representative Johnson and the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools said the bill would not create new mandates or costs, but would clarify existing requirements. The committee reported HB 624 favorably. The committee then heard HB 1022, as substituted, concerning school-based health care services. Representative Jackson said the bill was intended to clarify that medical decisions in school-based health centers should be made by licensed health professionals, not school staff, while preserving parental consent. Testimony from school-based health center providers supported the bill, but several members raised concerns about consent, parental authority, and whether the language shifted too much responsibility away from schools; the Charter School Association suggested adding more collaborative language. After discussion, the committee adopted the substitute and reported HB 1022 favorably by a 10-4 vote.

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• when we had the authorization approved when we had the authorization approved in<00:20:48.600>
• Uh we have some development market.
• uh some regional development, as well. uh some regional development, as well.
• tax that was approved can be utilized. tax that was approved can be utilized.
• after um you know, we we approve them. after um you know, we we approve them.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Chair, and I'll move their approval. Sounds good.
• Based on the subscription plans for approved projects in the 2024 program year, over 62% of approved
• They also develop utility scale projects, or at least some of them do.
• I'm also the vice president of project development at U.S.
• and approved by the PUC.

Bills: HF2103, HF2793

Keywords: energy, renewable energy, ammonia, hydrogen, certificate tracking, funding, environment, community solar, energy policy, sustainability, solar garden program, regulation sunset

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• As our board and our chancellor look to the next 100 years, we have approved a facilities master plan
• A skilled journey person must have graduated from a DAS state-approved apprenticeship program or have
• There are both union and non-union state-approved apprenticeship programs.
• There are both union and non-union state-approved apprenticeship programs.
• Okay, so in other words, State-approved apprenticeship programs.

Summary: The Assembly Higher Education Committee heard several Senate measures focused on community college procurement, higher education access, and student support. SB 1154 by Senator Reyes would allow community college districts to use best-value procurement for public works projects over $1 million. Supporters, including San Bernardino Valley College, the San Bernardino Community College District, labor groups, and several districts, said it would improve delivery of complex facilities and align community colleges with other education systems. Opponents, including the Associated General Contractors, argued the bill’s skilled-and-trained workforce requirements and labor-compliance scoring would narrow the bidder pool and raise costs. The committee passed the bill to the Assembly Floor on a due-pass vote, with some members voting no or not recorded. SB 1255, also by Senator Reyes, would create a California Hispanic-serving institution designation. Supporters from HACU, the CSU Chancellor’s Office, UC, community colleges, and other education organizations said the designation would recognize campuses that serve large numbers of Latino and low-income students and strengthen accountability and student success. The committee approved the bill as amended and re-referred it to Appropriations, with one no vote. SB 1328, presented on behalf of Senator Cervantes, would require LGBTQ+ points of contact at satellite or branch campuses of CSU and community colleges, either through designated staff or regular office hours. Testimony emphasized gaps in access at remote centers and the need for confidential support; one member raised concerns about staffing, costs, and whether existing systems could meet the need remotely. The bill was passed as amended and sent to Appropriations. The committee also considered SB 960 by Senator Cabaldon, which would expand the circumstances under which community colleges could offer bachelor’s degrees in response to unmet workforce needs, especially where CSU programs are impacted or not realistically accessible locally. Supporters said the bill would help meet workforce demand and expand access for place-bound and adult learners. CSU and faculty representatives opposed unless amended, urging stronger partnership requirements, clearer workforce-need standards, and safeguards around duplication and Prop 98 funding. Members discussed impaction, regional access, and the role of partnerships; the bill was passed as amended and re-referred to Appropriations. Finally, SB 632 by Senator Otagan would extend the California College Promise fee waiver to part-time community college students enrolled in nine units. Supporters said many students cannot attend full time because of work, caregiving, and living costs, and the bill would better reflect student realities; the transcript ends during testimony on this measure, before any vote is shown.

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• Friday, January 30, 2026 be approved. Friday, January 30, 2026 be approved.
• Friday, January 30th, 2026 is approved. Friday, January 30th, 2026 is approved.
• The the center for rural development.
• that it has to be approved by the PSC. that it has to be approved by the PSC.
• I development will be meeting in 169.

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Senate Message 05:04 Orders of the Day 06:01 HB 143 06:11 HB 164 08:07 HB 314 11:07 HB 398 21:17 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 29:02 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 34:01 Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 35:40 ConC/Rules Report 40:15 Floor Amendments 41:15 Adjournment 41:26, 958, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call showing 95 members present. The chamber approved the prior journal, received notice that the Senate had passed Senate Bills 20 and 68 and requested concurrence, and then moved to floor action on several bills. House Bill 143, relating to fiduciary bonds, was explained as removing the requirement that a fiduciary sign a bond in the presence of a court clerk or notary public; it passed 94-0. House Bill 164, relating to hearing aid coverage and related services, was described as increasing the coverage cap from $1,400 to $2,500, updating the definition of hearing aid, and adding network adequacy requirements; it passed 93-0 with one abstention. The House then considered House Bill 314, relating to the Kentucky Communications Network Authority and declared an emergency. Supporters said the bill was intended to address long-standing concerns about KentuckyWired management and oversight. A committee substitute and floor amendment were adopted, and the bill was explained as moving KCNA into the Finance and Administration Cabinet, transferring its functions to the Commonwealth Office of Technology, abolishing the separate executive director position, and reconstituting the board with new members and appointments. The bill passed 80-13. House Bill 398, relating to decommissioning costs for electric generating units, was presented as allowing terminal net salvage to be included in rates so utilities can recover end-of-life plant costs over time rather than through larger future spikes; after questions about PSC authority and safeguards, it passed 78-15. After the orders of the day concluded, members made announcements about upcoming committee meetings and a birthday recognition. House Resolution 7, recognizing guiding principles for elections in Kentucky, was reported as having passed unanimously in committee and was adopted without objection. The House also received the report of the Committee on Committees and the Rules Committee, which referred several bills and resolutions to standing committees and posted House Bills 194 and 393 for the next regular orders. The chamber then adjourned until 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

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• <00:05:00.560> as Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 be approved as Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 be approved
• is approved as written. is approved as written.
• Phonemic development is still the way to go.
• Phonemic development is students well.
• ,<02:07:29.440> Tourism, from the Economic Development, Tourism, from the Economic Development

Keywords: 958, all

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• I will stress that's our current Water Development Plan.
• Also, there is no fully developed long-term strategy or clear KPIs Also, there is no fully developed
• Motion approved. It's been a motion to approve. Is there a second? Second. Further discussion?
• These are developed with hearings and public meetings.
• We have a lot of places that new development goes.

Summary: The Water Topics Overview Committee met with a quorum and received updates from the Department of Water Resources and the State Water Commission, followed by presentations from Deloitte on two legislative studies required by House Bill 1020. Director Reese Haas reviewed major project and budget updates, including the Northwest Area Water Supply and Southwest Pipeline projects, Resources Trust Fund balances, carryover spending, project prioritization, bid conditions, regional water system coverage, and department process improvements. Members also discussed how the commission prioritizes projects, maintenance expectations, and the impact of limited municipal water supply funding. No formal committee action was taken during the DWR update; the commission’s municipal funding decisions were described as pending its April 8 meeting. Deloitte then presented the cost-share policy study, which found that under current policy and forecasted revenues, North Dakota faces an estimated $1.3 billion shortfall over 14 years, with a near-term gap of about $1.8 billion through 2031. The firm outlined seven recommended options, including tighter definitions and a 25% cost share for eligible replacement projects, caps and financing strategies for the Mouse River and Red River Valley projects, aligning cost share with commission priority guidance, delaying lower-priority projects, using available lines of credit, and adjusting reimbursement timing for revolving loan funds. Committee members questioned inflation assumptions, affordability, user fees, and the use of legacy fund earnings for bonding, but no decisions were made. In the governance and finance study, Deloitte said final recommendations are still being refined, with a final report due May 29. The study examined the Southwest Pipeline, NAWS, and Red River Valley systems using governance and finance criteria such as decision authority, transparency, affordability, risk, and access to funding. For Southwest, Deloitte outlined options ranging from improved state-authority coordination to transferring ownership to the Southwest Water Authority; for NAWS, options focused on strengthening the authority’s role and potentially transitioning operations and maintenance; and for Red River, options ranged from enhanced facilitation to formal state oversight or state ownership. Members asked follow-up questions about ownership transfer, capital repayment streams, and why NAWS was not considered for transfer, and Deloitte said NAWS’s limited organizational maturity made that option less viable in the near term.

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• They don't have a final approval yet, but they're pre-approved.
• And then the final approval is issued.
• And it just informs the applicant that they were approved.
• In fact, when it was developed in 2023, we went from 118 FTAs to 117.
• And it certainly can and will change as technology is developed.

Keywords: 908, all

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• Move to approve. Second. Have a motion and a second to approve. Any further discussion?
• Move to approve. Second. Move to approve. Second.
• Move to approve. Second. Move to approve. Second. Ling<00:55:31.480> vert.
• Move to approve. Number two. Move to approve.
• I know that Senator Rosenal moved to approve. Move to approve. Um, approve.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <00:14:53.680> um this docket heo has developed um this docket heo has developed um wildfire
• <00:34:42.079> of 732 they will give the development of 732 they will give the development
• still comes under um subsequent approval still comes under um subsequent approval by<00:56:44.960
• <01:07:58.920> plans County's water use and development plans County's water use and development
• SB 657 SD1, relating to the Center for Climate Resilient Development.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The hearing opened with committee procedures and then took up SB 1, relating to vegetation management near utility lines. DLNR opposed the bill, saying it would shift rights, responsibilities, and liability onto the state and private landowners. Hawaiian Electric supported the measure with amendments, describing it as a first step to address wildfire risk and improve public safety and system reliability. The Hawaii Farm Bureau and Command Schools both raised concerns that the bill could impose significant costs, liability, and access burdens on farmers, ranchers, and other landowners, especially where easements are old or unclear. Life of the Land argued the issue belongs before the Public Utilities Commission, and PUC staff explained that the commission is already reviewing Hawaiian Electric’s wildfire mitigation plan and vegetation management in a docket, with a decision expected by September and public meetings scheduled for April 23 and 24. Committee members questioned the need for legislation versus negotiated solutions, and witnesses said private parties could potentially renegotiate easements without statute. The committee then heard HB 1296, relating to disaster recovery. DLNR and OPSD supported the bill, saying it would ease regulatory burdens in post-disaster rebuilding and help speed permit review. Testimony and member questions focused on the bill’s five-year rebuilding timeline, the role of the coastal zone/SMA process, and how long permit reviews typically take; OPSD said SMA major/use permits generally take about six months, while minor permits are faster. Members also discussed whether the bill would apply to existing structures damaged in disasters and whether the amendments from the Attorney General’s office and OPSD were acceptable; no objections were raised. Finally, the committee heard SB 1170, relating to the expeditious redevelopment and development of affordable rental housing. HHFDC supported the bill, and testimony from a Maui affordable housing project said the measure is needed to rebuild the Weinberg Court Apartments, a 63-unit affordable project in Lahaina, using insurance funds rather than government money. Members asked whether the bill would help existing affordable rental projects damaged before the enactment of related coastal rules, and the response was that the bill is aimed at existing structures damaged during events and intended to speed rebuilding of affordable housing.

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• This also includes our professional development, our newly created AI professional development as well
• Internally, our PED teams have developed approval processes, training modules, and tracking systems.
• Canvas-based courses developed at P.E.D.
• The internal PED teams have worked hard to develop the approval process.
• So, PED presenter and course approvals, we feel it's important that we approve.

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• 1706 by Garcia Bay relating to the additional requirements of individualized education programs developed
• must be given before filing an eviction suit for the Committee on Trade, Workforce and Economic Development
• HB 1746 by Bell of Kopman relating to the approval of the real estate educational programs and courses
• programs and grants for to the Committee on Trade, Workforce and Economic Development.
• For the Committee on Creative Workforce and Economic Development, HB 1927 by Leo Wilson, relating to

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• So, development.
• ,<00:02:04.680> it's value caused by development, it's value caused by development, it's always
• the majority of its development debt. the majority of its development debt.
• is sufficient to pay off the development is sufficient to pay off the development debt.<00:02:32.080
• costs of the development of that parcel. costs of the development of that parcel.

Keywords: 1183, house