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• kind of infrastructure and not put it kind of infrastructure and not put it all<01:39:44.960> on
• program similar for bike infrastructure. program similar for bike infrastructure.
• And I and safety and infrastructure.
• infrastructure? infrastructure?
• As you heard bike infrastructure.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It's a privacy-first solution that really offers a secure shared infrastructure for people, our clients
• Keen Daycare just received a Northern Border Regional Commission grant to expand their capacity, and
• For individuals, we're trying to secure a provider agency.
• And I think to secure a provider agency.
• <01:00:21.359> And<01:00:21.520> I Securing that provider agency.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The meeting opened without a quorum, so approval of the prior draft minutes was deferred until later. The committee then heard a DHS update from Commissioner Lori Weaver and COO David Weers, who described the recent flood at the Brown building and the relocation of nearly 400 DHS staff while operations are restored. They also outlined New Hampshire Care Connections, a privacy- and consent-focused closed-loop referral platform intended to improve referrals among providers, reduce duplication, and support continuity of care, with an Upper Valley implementation partnered with Dartmouth Health and an Epic integration already underway. Members asked whether the system would merge medical records or simply track referrals. DHS said it is not intended to store or transmit full medical records, but to integrate with providers’ electronic health record systems so referrals can be sent, received, and tracked, with consent controls limiting what information can be shared. Officials said the project will be tested over the coming months, with metrics, governance, and advisory committee oversight, and that it is tied to broader rural health transformation efforts and statewide implementation after the regional pilot. The committee also received the annual report from the Child Care Advisory Council. Maryanne Barter and Jessica Carver said the council worked with licensing to streamline the child care licensing rules, reducing the handbook by about 30%, and is now helping develop an informal dispute resolution process, revising the Granite Steps for Quality system, and creating a clearer handbook for providers handling state scholarship audits. They reported ongoing concern about child care closures and workforce shortages, said there is currently no wait list for child care assistance, and discussed questions about federal CCDF immunization requirements, which DHS said it would follow up on with federal technical assistance partners. After quorum was established, the committee moved to approve the minutes from the prior meeting.

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• What should that infrastructure look like? I think at that, oh, he's walking a little bit.
• Folks may know we have a great violence prevention and community outreach infrastructure in the state
• I think the theme of this is using the existing infrastructure, right?
• So we would support seeing an increase in that existing infrastructure.
• We are 31% of immigrants being detained, according to ICE and Homeland Security data.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on the Census held an early planning hearing on how Massachusetts can maximize participation in the 2030 census, with Chair Will Brownsberger and Vice Chair Rebecca Rausch emphasizing the need to start well in advance. The first panel, made up of leaders from the Massachusetts Voter Table, MassVOTE, MIRA, and MESA, stressed that grassroots community organizations are trusted messengers and should be funded early to do multilingual outreach, training, and direct assistance in hard-to-count communities. They described lessons from 2020, including the shift to internet response, reduced federal census infrastructure, the importance of coordinated statewide networks, and the need to begin messaging several years before Census Day because building trust and staffing outreach takes time. Panelists repeatedly warned that immigrant communities are facing heightened fear because of federal immigration enforcement and the possibility of a citizenship question or other federal changes, making census participation more difficult. They said 2020 funding arrived too late to fully staff and train outreach teams before the pandemic, and argued that future resources should be deployed earlier and more flexibly. In response to committee questions, they estimated Massachusetts should invest roughly $8 million to $10 million or more in state census outreach, with one proposed model of about $3 million to $5 million at the start, additional funding in the middle years, and a larger final push closer to 2030. They also suggested that funding should support communications infrastructure, translation, social media and ethnic media outreach, and possibly a permanent complete count structure or trust fund to preserve institutional knowledge. A second panel from Common Cause Massachusetts and the ACLU of Massachusetts echoed the call for stronger, earlier investment and stronger privacy protections. They urged the legislature to expand existing census line items, consider a trust fund or other dedicated funding stream, and coordinate census outreach with other state programs that already work through trusted community messengers. The ACLU testimony focused on racial inequities in census counts and warned that federal efforts to exclude non-citizens or add a citizenship question would deepen distrust and undercount immigrant communities. Committee members asked about the 2020 overcount/undercount results, funding levels, timing of grant distribution, and whether census outreach should be routed through the Secretary of the Commonwealth or other state mechanisms; no votes were taken, and the hearing moved on to a later panel on immigrant-community outreach.

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• That was the safety and security.
• ,<01:40:19.280> and districts, safety, securities, and districts, safety, securities, and
• <01:40:40.320> The safety and security remedy. The safety and security remedy.
• school district safety and security school district safety and security remedies.<01:41:51.840><
• Uh the first two, the security Uh the first two, the security vestibules<01:42:01.679> and

Keywords: 916, all

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• And it is very hard to rebuild that infrastructure once it gets taken away.
• How are we developing referral systems, infrastructure, and communities?
• Title II of the Social Security Act.
• A parent who had paid into Social Security.
• The caucus, CLBC, obstructed historic reparations infrastructure bills.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• repair in areas with ongoing flooding. ...rebuilding and infrastructure repair in areas with ongoing
• Infrastructure was damaged. It's inside the river. It needs to be removed.
• When I say infrastructure damage, not only potable water for some of the residents there, like electrical
• I'm the state director for the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
• We just sent people out and drew lines, surveyed lines, drew a map and checked the border to the state

Keywords: 996, all

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• So, as you'll see on the very farthest right-hand side in the red border, I do that for all of these.
• If we can secure the funding for the fiscal analyst, then that audit consultant would theoretically go
• The other concern I have is about infrastructure costs.
• I think these infrastructure costs are coming in extremely high, so I am concerned about that.
• So that in itself is a Support infrastructure to the schools.

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• <00:24:38.559> and were finally on the Syrian border and were finally on the Syrian border
• 09.520> on<01:47:09.760> the National Security Agency attack on the National Security Agency
• Thank you. the border into Nepal. Many spent nearly the border into Nepal.
• the Nepal border the Nepal border stateless,<02:35:15.120> homeless<02:35:16.000> and<
• <04:19:03.840> in Evidently, I can get social security in Evidently, I can get social security

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• to manage all aspects of BU security to manage all aspects of BU security related<00:03:31.280><
• They have a lot of the specialized, well, so I guess the border, post-border, kind of thing. helpful
• <00:36:51.880> post<00:36:52.200> border<00:36:52.599> pre-border<00:36:53.200><
• c> kind<00:36:53.319> of Border post border pre-border kind of Border post border pre-border
• <00:46:45.880> and something that's past the border and something that's past the border and

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing focused on a bill reorganizing Hawaiʻi’s biosecurity and invasive species framework, including moving or renaming responsibilities within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and clarifying the role of the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council (HISC). Testimony from the Hawaiian Invasive Species Council, DLNR, Oʻahu and Big Island invasive species committees, the Sierra Club, farmers, and community members generally agreed that invasive species management is critical, but many opposed consolidating HISC or broader biosecurity functions into a single department. Supporters of the existing interagency model emphasized HISC’s statewide coordination role, its links to DLNR and other agencies, and its ability to fill gaps with federal funding and cross-agency collaboration. Several testifiers raised concerns that the bill could weaken existing authority or create unintended legal and operational problems. The Sierra Club and others warned about possible interstate commerce issues, loss of authority to regulate movement of infested material within an island, and the need to preserve HISC as an independent or elevated coordinating body rather than placing it inside one agency. Community testimony described real-world impacts from little fire ants, coqui frogs, and landscaping-related introductions, and argued that the current system has produced service gaps and duplication when funding or responsibilities shift. One testifier also urged removing hemp movement reporting provisions, saying they do not aid biosecurity and should be treated like other crops. DLNR and Department of Agriculture representatives said they support the overall goal of stronger biosecurity but stressed that invasive species work is broader than agriculture alone. They noted that DOA, DLNR, and other partners each have different missions and capabilities, and that staff safety, terrain, and training matter when responding in remote areas. The department said it was recruiting for new positions, with some of the 44 funded positions still being finalized, and that implementation would require phased rulemaking, standards, training, and outreach. Members asked about the bill’s practical impact, staffing needs, and whether inspectors are prohibited from hiking; the department said no blanket prohibition exists, but staff use judgment based on safety and terrain. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• I want to echo what Stacy said about those families on the border, the parents that I heard the most
• studies the impact of food and security studies the impact of food and security and<01:07:20.559
• but powerful step with an infrastructure but powerful step with an infrastructure in<01:09:55.480
• It's a source of stability, security, and extra support that they need. Thank you for your time.
• I'm also one of those—I heard somebody phrase it this way—like border families.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• basic services and infrastructure basic services and infrastructure without<00:03:05.880> an<
• <00:03:11.920> improvements,<00:03:12.600> and infrastructure improvements, and infrastructure
• And like what infrastructure, right?
• This borders our district, our fire department in Duluth. We share resources.
• :00.520> uh<01:25:00.600> fire borders our district, our uh fire borders our district,

Bills: HF1016, HF2800, HF156, HF3051, HF526, HF2658, HF2062, HF2801

Keywords: local government aid, Baldwin, taxation, base year formula, municipal funding, population aid, aid penalty forgiveness, Minnesota, city funding, appropriations, HF156, lawful gambling, veterans organizations, licensed veterans organization, Minnesota gambling law, gross profits, lawful purpose, real property repair, facility maintenance, capital assets

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• earning industry certifications, uh, being compliant in district accountability, A through F ratings, securing
• pediatrics, and I guide and work with physicians to create clinical trials and, uh, create the infrastructure
• like you've got a number of states that are contemplating similar legislation, which again means our borders
• I don't know, uh, specifically what those products are or what the changes are across those borders,
• It's mentioned in the Social Security Act.

Bills: HB25, HB38

Keywords: ivermectin, pharmacist authority, prescription-free, healthcare regulation, patient access, interest rate, ad valorem taxes, homesteads, property tax, tax deferral

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• Hydrogen can be used as a transition from existing power infrastructure into clean energy infrastructure
• the committee for helping us add an urgency clause so that clean energy projects like Element can secure
• and the ability to repurpose existing infrastructure.
• While using existing infrastructure and the ability to repurpose existing infrastructure ensures affordability
• While using existing infrastructure and the ability to repurpose existing infrastructure ensures affordability

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It is a security program.
• It is a security program.
• It is a security program.
• It is a security program.
• It is a security program.

Summary: The committee held an interim study on airport security vendors, prompted by Representative Hayes’s earlier House Bill 1271, which would have restricted Oklahoma airports from contracting with third-party identity verification companies such as Clear. Hayes explained the bill stemmed from concerns raised after a December 2022 TSA letter and broader questions about whether these vendors create security risks or bypass TSA screening. The committee heard first from Clear, then Idemia, and then Tulsa International Airport, with members focusing on how identity verification works, whether it differs from TSA screening, and whether the state should regulate these services. Clear’s representative said the company provides an opt-in biometric identity verification service at airports, not physical screening, and that every passenger still goes through TSA screening. He said Clear operates in about 60 airports in roughly 40 states, has about 40,000 members in Oklahoma, and has paid more than $1.1 million to Oklahoma airports since launching in the state. Members questioned how Clear verifies IDs, whether Real ID is required, whether the company can manually override biometric checks, whether it shares data, and whether it has had security issues. Clear said it uses source corroboration with state DMV systems, does not sell data, has no manual override, and has worked with TSA on security upgrades after earlier concerns. Idemia’s representative described the company’s broader biometrics work for Oklahoma and the federal government, including fingerprint systems for the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation, civilian background-check enrollment, TSA checkpoint credential authentication technology, and TSA PreCheck enrollment. She said Idemia’s role stops at identity verification and that TSA retains responsibility for screening and for decisions about who enters trusted traveler programs. Tulsa International’s COO said Clear does not replace TSA, that TSA retains exclusive authority over screening, and that the airport leases space to Clear and receives revenue from the arrangement. No vote was taken, and the meeting ended after questions and testimony.

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• together and doing it at the regional scale because none of those issues respect our individual city borders
• The infrastructure to test... The infrastructure to test and repair these vehicles is disappearing.
• The problem is that many of these rail lines are operating on infrastructure that is decades old, and
• all the way down to the border with Mexico.
• Many of these short-line railroads are operating on infrastructure that's over 100 years old in some

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee heard and advanced a full agenda of transportation-related bills, with extensive testimony on several measures. SB 1087 by Senator Cabaldon proposed modernizing SB 375 regional climate and transportation planning by moving regional plan cycles from four years to eight, clarifying CARB and CTC roles, aligning funding programs with greenhouse gas goals, and reducing duplicative CEQA-related work. Supporters, including SCAG, MTC/ABAG, and other MPOs, said the bill would save time and money and improve implementation; opponents from clean air and housing groups warned it could weaken climate accountability, dilute VMT-focused reductions, and reduce public participation. The committee later passed the bill on a 9-1 vote. The committee also heard SB 1315, a modest data-collection bill on semi-autonomous vehicle software updates and insurance oversight, which drew no opposition and passed unanimously. SB 1275, by Senator McNerney, would replace the general fund portion of the state sales tax on motor vehicles with a vehicle license fee structure intended to create a federal tax deduction for buyers; the LAO provided technical background, and the bill advanced on a 9-1 vote. SB 1287 by Senator Hurtado would create a tax credit to spur private investment in short-line railroad infrastructure; supporters said it would improve freight efficiency, reduce truck traffic, and cut emissions, and it passed unanimously. The committee also considered SB 1064, which would reduce the frequency of clean truck checks for very low-mileage heavy-duty, off-road diesel, and special equipment vehicles; supporters said it would ease burdens on rural and low-use operators, while opponents awaited CARB analysis, and the bill passed 12-0 after amendments. SB 1375 by Senator Cortese would streamline environmental review for certain transit and rail projects that have already undergone extensive prior review, and it passed unanimously. SB 1392, also by Senator Cortese, would expand the smog-check exemption for older collector vehicles used mainly for shows, parades, and historic display; classic-car and lowrider advocates supported it, while air quality groups opposed it as increasing emissions, and it passed 10-2. The committee also adopted the consent calendar, including SB 1213 by Senator Reyes, and all measures were reported out to Appropriations.

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• The additional amount is, if we were to go ahead and secure it, and it's, The additional amount is if
• we were to go ahead and secure, and it's not, this won't happen, but there will be a small amount that
• urban area itself that is semi-rural, but the needs are great, and a lot of it has to do with infrastructure
• And so, again, the need is to go ahead and make those very basic infrastructure improvements.
• and they described the amount of refrigeration that they needed as food resources come across the border

Bills: SB47, SB195, SB196, SB197, SB198, SB78

Keywords: food recovery, composting, waste management, solid waste surcharge, organic waste reduction, environment, grants, advisory group, soil conservation, water resources, training services, outreach programs, environmental protection, animal care, veterinary services, spay and neuter, Las Vegas, community funding, animal welfare, animal shelter

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• It also impacts area, local, localized to regional food production and security.
• Part of it is just to ensure our security.
• Fires don't stop at a border. They are indiscriminate and pretty devastating.
• We haven't seen many failures Of infrastructure wires coming down, poles coming down.
• I mean, when these high wind alerts come out from the weather service, they talk about securing your

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• border that much of America.
• border that much of America.
• really border that much of America.
• really border that much of America.
• really border that much of America.

Bills: SB8, SB22, SB137, HB295, HB2, HB343, HB220, HB303, HB81, SB8, SB22, SB137, HB295, HB2, HB343, HB220, HB303, HB81

Keywords: emergency management, public funds, educational materials, state legislation, disaster response, uniformity, state laws, legislative commission, appointments, government structure, resilience, natural disasters, risk management, Alabama Resilience Council, Chief Resilience Officer, state planning, environmental protection, community preparedness, Alabama Office of Civic Engagement, Alabama Office of Minority Affairs

Bills: HR33, HR138, HR200, HR243, HR267, HR307, HR353, HR383, HR443, HR446, HR449, HR451, HR453, HR457, HR459, HR460, HR461, HR462, HR464, HR466, HR467, HR474, HR475, HR477, HR479, HR481, HR482, HR483, HR484, HR486, HR487, HR490, HR491, HR497, HR502, HR505, HR509, HR510, HR511, HR512, HR513, HR515, HR516, HR527, HR531, HR532, HR541, HR542, HR547, HR548, HR549, HR550, HR555, HR557, HR564, HR568, HR574, HR575, HR576, HR577, HR578, HR580, HR584, HR586, HR587, HR588, HR589, HR594, HR595, HR597, HR599, HR606, HR607, HR608, HR609, HR610, HR611, HR612, HR613, HR615, HR616, HR617, HR619, HR620, HCR65, HCR119, HR434, HR447, HR450, HR454, HR455, HR458, HR463, HR476, HR478, HR488, HR489, HR492, HR496, HR499, HR522, HR523, HR524, HR533, HR534, HR535, HR536, HR537, HR539, HR546, HR552, HR553, HR554, HR556, HR579, HR582, HR598

Keywords: autism, neurodiversity, awareness, acceptance, public health, HR 138, H.R. 138, House Resolution, Texas House, 89th Texas Legislature, Susan Christian, Houston Mayor's Office of Special Events, MOSE, retirement resolution, congratulatory resolution, ceremonial resolution, Houston, special events, city events, civic events

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• Sitting or standing in the aisle is not permitted when the State Patrol and House security staff are
• I think this is an infrastructure bill, essentially.
• <00:33:59.039> and clarifying the the infrastructure and clarifying the the infrastructure
• I see it as putting<00:36:12.880> that<00:36:13.119> infrastructure<00:36:13.760> in
• <00:36:14.000> place, putting that infrastructure in place, putting that infrastructure in

Bills: HF4438, HF4467, HF4379, SF3402, HF4349, HF4064, HF84, HF85, HF3804

Keywords: healthcare, WIC, community health, licensing, speech-language pathology, audiology, contract term limits, healthcare services, provider enrollment, disenrollment, premium payments, medical assistance, substance use disorders, mental health, children's mental health, early childhood, early intervention, consultation grants, Head Start, child care