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• By the best available science, this bill passed out of natural resources committee with bipartisan support
• So we have people in the state of California that have the intellect, and we have the resources, are
• even universities, we have the most abundant resources in the world.
• federal tax-exempt status under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
• And when folks don't have access to resources, they turn to substances just to cope.

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• They must also be pursuant to Section 2.2-3708, subsection C, of the Code of Virginia. and that it's
• of Virginia any request 22-308.3, subsection C, of the Code of Virginia.
• There is not a national standard because there is no job code in the Department of Labor. Okay.
• So you'll be a very good resource for us. That concludes our public comment period.
• So you'll be a very good resource for us. That concludes our public comment period.

Summary: The Virginia Disability Commission held its first meeting of the year on June 18, established a quorum, and introduced members. Senator Barbara Favola was elected chair and Delegate Amy Laufer was elected vice chair, both unanimously. The commission also reviewed and unanimously approved its electronic/remote participation policy, which mirrors last year’s policy and allows limited remote participation under Virginia FOIA rules. Staff then reviewed a package of 14 disability-related bills that passed last session and were signed into law. Topics included disabled veterans’ vehicle registration fee exemptions, open captioning requirements for movie theaters, guardianship/conservatorship order forwarding, service dog team definitions, education and transition planning for students with disabilities, Blue Envelope and driver communication training for law enforcement and driver education, deferred disposition and jury service protections, voting rights in guardianship cases, expansion of the Virginia Human Rights Act, continuation of a DD waiver eligibility change, and DMAS training authority for autism competency checklists. Members discussed implementation concerns, especially making the Blue Envelope/driver communication program more visible and considering a follow-up letter and DMV presentation. The commission then adopted its interim work plan unanimously, with discussion of possible presentations on DMAS and Medicaid waivers, DBHDS telehealth training implementation, SCHEV and VDOE transition planning, transition from institutions to community settings, criminal justice reform, transportation and parking accessibility, adult-sized changing tables, and school accessibility. Members also suggested adding EVV concerns, seclusion and restraint, rare disease issues, and insurance coverage problems for needed medications. Public commenters urged the commission to address burdensome EVV requirements for family caregivers, improve accessibility for local government meetings and documents, and explore a standardized credential/career pathway for direct support professionals. The chair said follow-up work would be assigned on EVV and implementation issues, and the meeting location would move to the Senate side of the Capitol going forward.

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• Senator Avard is running a few minutes late, so I'm going to open up the Energy and Natural Resources
• The main problem was that the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources were the ones handling the
• <00:14:23.519> uh<00:14:23.680> natural<00:14:24.079> resources.
• <00:14:24.880> Um natural uh natural resources. Um natural uh natural resources.
• Natural and Coastal Resources. Natural and Coastal Resources.

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• The, and the UPC code is not necessary for audit to conduct the audits.
• Uh, many businesses do not track using the UPC code.
• But there's no requirement to have that UPC code.
• Um, I do have a resource witness from the comptroller's office.
• However, the need for relief has outpaced the available resources.

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• That's where the object code comes in for us. You have an object code and a sub-object code.
• The object code, think big levels, so personnel, right?
• And a sub-object code would be salaries, and then another one would be benefits.
• Another big object code is operating expenses. That would be a big code.
• A sub-object code under expenses would be office supplies, professional services.

Summary: The Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee met to review how county budgets are developed and how constitutional officers fit into that process. Davin Suggs of the Florida Association of Counties gave an overview of county budgeting, explaining the statutory framework, the role of property taxes and TRIM notices, the fiscal-year timeline, fund balances and reserves, and the Department of Revenue’s oversight. He emphasized that county budgets include the board’s budget plus the budgets of constitutional officers, and that relationships and communication are critical to resolving budget issues. A panel of constitutional officers then described their offices’ budget processes and responsibilities: Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons discussed law enforcement budgeting and the importance of negotiated agreements with county commissions; Alachua County Property Appraiser Aisha Solomon explained the June 1 budget deadline, valuation methods, and the appeal process for property assessments; Manatee County Clerk and Comptroller Angelina Coleniso outlined the clerk’s court and finance duties, the county-side budget process, and the clerk’s personal liability under section 129.09 for unlawful expenditures; Leon County Supervisor of Elections Mark Early described the cyclical nature of election costs, staffing, equipment, and the impact of turnout and election law changes; and Columbia County Tax Collector Kyle Keene explained that tax collectors’ budgets are reviewed by the Department of Revenue, with fee offices funding themselves through service charges and budget offices relying on county support. Members asked about personal liability for unlawful spending, conflicts between clerks and county commissions, property valuation and storm damage adjustments, reserve levels, and whether tax collectors can retain excess fees. Responses noted that clerks must refuse illegal expenditures, property appraisers use market-based assessments with VAB and court review available, counties should maintain healthy fund balances for cash flow and emergencies, and tax collectors generally must zero out year-end balances and distribute excess revenues to taxing authorities. The committee took no votes and adjourned after thanking the panelists for their testimony.

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• resources.
• resources.
• <01:19:44.480> resources<01:19:45.280> and families, when our natural resources and
• families, when our natural resources and cultural<01:19:46.239> identity<01:19:46.880> are
• Those monies will be used to protect, manage, and restore Hawaii's natural resources, including native

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• the Texas Administrative code.
• And funding for our resource library.
• And then you said, uh, Most of them are natural causes. Yes.
• So what type of natural causes are we talking about?
• There are bills that will be heard tomorrow and Natural Resources that are looking to address those,

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• Chairman, for getting it through the House Natural Resources Committee with unanimous support.
• <03:46:41.520> Resources through the House Natural Resources through the House Natural Resources
• It passed unanimously out of the House Committee on Natural Resources earlier this year. Mr.
• on Natural Resources earlier this year. on Natural Resources earlier this year.
• > Resources<03:58:02.000> Committee before the Natural Resources Committee before the Natural

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• Resource Um, as a resource witness, anyone have any questions? Thank you, Charlotte.
• Members, we do have a resource person here.
• Additionally, inconsistency in the definition of a license holder between labor code and occupation code
• Members, we do have a resource witness. If you would like to have the resource witness come forth.
• If anyone would like to hear from the resource witness.

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• We meet to serve our community, to use our resources wisely and well, to represent all members of our
• <00:09:11.040> wisely community to use our resources wisely community to use our resources
• <01:06:03.119> without effectively shifting resources without effectively shifting resources
• We practice zip code discrimination in our public schools.
• <01:22:17.960> of include instruction on the nature of include instruction on the nature of

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• But when the nature, and now I'm telling something that you know way more than I do, but when the nature
• Or expand Jewish resources.
• My expertise is in health equity, DEI, and human resources.
• These include codes of conduct and dress code policies.
• Focus on students in the natural change.

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Summary: The meeting was a special commission hearing on antisemitism held off-site at Kerem Shalom Synagogue in Concord, with commissioners approving prior minutes and noting a quorum, a rescheduled October 27 meeting, and the addition of a new commissioner. The co-chairs and host speakers emphasized the personal and communal significance of holding the hearing in a synagogue and the importance of confronting antisemitism while protecting free speech, academic freedom, and civil discourse. The commission heard from former SJC Justice and current UMass General Counsel David Lowy, who discussed the IHRA definition of antisemitism, said its use as nonbinding guidance does not raise First Amendment concerns, and described UMass’s response to a discriminatory academic conference policy. Commissioners also asked about campus speaker vetting, protest rights, and university practices for addressing antisemitism and protecting students’ access to education. District Attorney Marian Ryan testified about restorative justice as a tool for addressing hate incidents, saying it can help victims be heard, reduce reoffending, and be used in criminal, school, and community settings. She described local programs, online reporting forms, and the need for better statutory tools, including changes to restitution and education requirements in hate-crime cases. Commissioners asked whether restorative justice affects charging decisions, and Ryan said it should not alter whether a hate crime is investigated or charged. She also identified model programs and said the commission’s work aligns with the national strategy it is charged with implementing. Three rabbis then described the rise in antisemitic incidents in schools and communities, the emotional toll on Jewish families, and the need for stronger school responses, clearer language in incident communications, and better training for educators. Rabbi Brad David recounted repeated incidents in Acton-Boxborough and praised the district’s improved partnership and response, while Rabbi Tom Shah described parental anxiety, concerns about classroom materials lacking context, and the need for balanced instruction. The rabbis also discussed synagogue security costs and measures, including volunteer security teams, police support, grants, and physical protections. Commissioners said the testimony would inform forthcoming recommendations, and DESE staff noted they are developing instructional-materials guidance and a rubric for educators. The final witness, Professor Christina Miller, outlined hate-crime prosecution issues in Massachusetts, including mixed-motive cases, the need for clearer statutes and jury instructions, better training for police and clerk magistrates, guidance on sentencing and diversity-awareness programs, and the use of community impact statements.

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• With preparation for and recovery from natural disasters.
• Amendment bar code number 547041. Thank you, Chair.
• I'm glad to see there's a little bit less political nature to it compared to last session.
• Next, we have Kareem Golden, who is waving in opposition from the Nature Conservancy.
• One of the goals is to protect the state's natural resources, including its coastlines, tributaries,

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• HUMAN SERVICES AND NATURAL RESOURCES THAT ARE DRIVING A LOT OF WHAT WE'RE SEEING IN THERE.
• RESOURCES STAYS PRETTY FLAT.
• BECAUSE WE KNOW WHEN YOU LOOK AT VARIOUS STUDIES THAT FLORIDA HAS A VERY STRONG BUILDING CODE.
• AND THAT BUILDING CODE IS MAKING A BIG DIFFERENCE IN TERMS OF EXPECTED DAMAGES WE WOULD FIND.
• WE WORKED WITH THE BUILDING CODE AND IMPROVEMENTS THREE 2002 AND POST 2002 AND CAME UP WITH AN ESTIMATE

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• And then down in Alamogordo, I've tried to place even some of our natural resources staff, and it's hard
• I'm not real good; natural resources is my forte, so I'm not real good on all the medical side of things
• Key areas for that include conserving existing water resources, developing new water resources, and protecting
• So the findings from the drought task force will help to provide resources and communicate those resources
• What may no longer be a natural monopoly?

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• Luanda Wesley, Child Care Resource Center.
• Is it operational in nature? Does it have eligibility impacts?
• It will mirror existing aid codes for single-parent families.
• It will mirror existing aid codes for single-parent families.
• It will mirror existing aid codes for single parent families.

Summary: The hearing began with opening remarks on the Governor’s May Revision for child care and human services, with committee members and advocates stressing that the budget should not be balanced on the backs of low-income families, children, and providers. Legislative members and public witnesses strongly opposed the proposed suspension of the child care COLA, reductions to the Emergency Child Care Bridge Program, and the lack of codified rate reform tied to the alternative methodology. Several speakers also urged more support for providers affected by the Eaton fire and other disasters, and called for child care to be funded at the true cost of care and for additional slots to be restored. Administration, LAO, and Department of Education staff described the child care proposal as maintaining existing funding levels while adding administrative resources to prepare for federally required prospective payment changes and single-rate reform. The administration said the May Revision would suspend the 2025–26 COLA and reduce Bridge Program funding to align with utilization, while the LAO raised questions about the size and purpose of the proposed rate-reform and prospective-payment funding and recommended rejecting a Department of Technology exemption. CDE supported continued early education investments but said it would need additional resources if prospective pay were extended to state preschool, and it objected to a proposed reallocation of preschool funds for inclusive education grants. The committee then moved to the IHSS portion of the May Revision. DSS outlined five major proposals: capping provider work hours at 50 per week, eliminating IHSS for undocumented adults age 19 and older, shifting certain Community First Choice reassessment penalties to counties, reinstating the Medi-Cal asset test as a conforming IHSS reduction, and automating the termination of IHSS when Medi-Cal eligibility ends. DSS also discussed funding to implement a federal HCBS access rule and a separate reassessment of IHSS administrative methodology that found counties would need additional administrative funding. Finance said the proposals were intended to slow program growth and improve sustainability, while the LAO said it was still analyzing the package and raised concerns about implementation, county workload, and the potential loss of services. Committee members and public commenters criticized the IHSS cuts, especially the overtime cap and the elimination of services for undocumented adults and people affected by the asset test. Advocates argued that IHSS workers and recipients depend on these services, that county administration is already underfunded, and that the proposals could destabilize vulnerable consumers. The chair closed by saying the committee would continue to fight for child care and would not pause on child care, and the meeting recessed before moving on to the remaining May Revision items.

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• I do have a resource witness from Texas Parks and Wildlife.
• All right, I do have a resource witness from Texas. Animal Health Commission.
• With that, we do have a resource witness. Any questions, members?
• We've got a resource witness here if we need to from the Department of Agriculture.
• One of them is a resource witness from the Department of Agriculture.

Bills: HB43, HB519, HB1275, HB1592, HB2842, HB3088, HB3479, HB4163, SB823, HB609

Keywords: agriculture, finance, young farmers, financial assistance, pest control, honey production, beekeeping, food safety, local regulation, bovine producers, dairy farms, permits, bovine tuberculosis, public health, wildlife management, disease prevention, alert system, Texas A&M, white-tailed deer, public safety

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• Representative Busada, you're recognized to explain Amendment Bar Code 560863. Thank you, Chair.
• Members, this amendment exempts additional areas to protect Florida's natural resources and wildlife
• It does not weaken the Florida Building Code. It does not eliminate local oversight.
• Representative Balsi is recognized to explain the strike-all amendment, Bar Code 044805.
• Electrical changes, code changes—there's a lot to this. We ask you to vote no.

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• We will now turn to the DENREC Drainage Project List and review and approve the Resource Conservation
• All right, with that said, I make a motion to adopt the Resource Conservation and Development Project
• Section 63 says, unless prevented by the Internal Revenue Code, interest on bonds issued shall not be
• This section amends Delaware Code to increase the annual maximum amount of sheet funds to be deposited
• Under Department of Natural Resources, Section 71 says, Under the Department of Natural Resources, Section

Summary: The committee met for a fiscal year 2027 capital budget writing session with all 12 members present. It first reviewed and approved the DNREC Resource Conservation and Development drainage project list, which would add projects across New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties and bring the total eligible projects to 1,561. Members offered personal remarks thanking retiring conservation district staff, especially Kevin Donnelly, for years of work on drainage and water issues. The committee then reviewed DelDOT Rule 12 changes, including annual date updates and a reduction in the inflation markup applied to older estimates, and approved the rule as amended. The committee next adopted DelDOT Appendix A and the FY27 paving and rehabilitation list, including the subdivision street management fund and various road resurfacing projects. DelDOT explained that paving projects are for state-of-good-repair work and that major changes from corridor studies would be handled separately. The committee also approved DelDOT epilogue changes, including updates to authorization amounts, a $25 million increase for toll infrastructure work, changes to subdivision street paving language, and an increase in the subdivision street paving management fund to $30 million. Several sections were placed on hold for later updates. The committee then moved through boilerplate epilogue sections in the bond bill, approving a wide range of provisions affecting conservation districts, housing, economic development, corrections, DNREC, public safety, transportation, agriculture, fire prevention, education, and other agencies. Many sections were adopted in groups, while some were held for later revisions or deleted as no longer needed. The session included updates to school capital rules, transportation restrictions and reporting requirements, DNREC conservation and land-use provisions, and funding and administrative authorities across multiple agencies. The committee broke for lunch after approving the education-related sections through 147, with additional sections still pending.

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• Resources Committee and SCR 155, Jones, to the Transportation Committee.
• Resources Committee to set SB 1075, Reyes, for their hearing on Monday, June 29.
• Resources Committee to set SB 1075, Reyes, for their hearing on Monday, June 29.
• It's saying that we should put more resources away when we have our surpluses.
• for the same treatment, i.e., like a chiropractor will be X code or Y code.

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Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 451, which would create a postconsumer paint stewardship program in New Hampshire. Prime sponsor Representative Karen Ebel described the bill as a bipartisan, broadly supported model based on PaintCare programs used in other states. She said consumers and businesses could drop off leftover paint at participating retailers or municipal household hazardous waste sites, with the paint then collected and recycled by the stewardship organization. She emphasized that the program is intended to reduce landfill disposal, improper dumping, and contamination of groundwater and soil, while also helping municipalities save on hazardous waste handling costs. Members asked several questions about how the program would work and how it would be funded. Ebel explained that the program would be financed by a small fee charged at the point of sale on paint products, not a general sales tax, and that retailers could either list it separately or roll it into the price. She said the fee would cover the Department of Environmental Services’ administrative costs, which were described as minimal, and that the program’s structure was developed with DES and industry input. Questions also addressed whether cans would be recycled and how collected paint would be processed; Ebel said the ACA and PaintCare representatives could provide more detail, but that the paint and containers would be handled through recycling or other approved disposal methods rather than landfilled. Representative Judy Aron, a co-sponsor and chair of the House Environment and Agriculture Committee, testified in support, saying the bill had been developed over several years with stakeholders and would keep toxic paint out of landfills while saving municipalities and taxpayers money. Representative Peter Bixby, the ranking member of Environment and Agriculture, also supported the bill, saying his committee had heard it many times and that it had strong bipartisan enthusiasm. No vote was taken during the hearing.