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• this infrastructure. Thank you. this infrastructure. Thank you.
• They have trouble sometimes assigning security to the court.
• use of our taxpayers’ dollars to fund the Department of Law Enforcement for that purpose and really secure
• c><01:08:47.679> and<01:08:47.920> and<01:08:48.960> really<01:08:49.440> secure
• for that purpose and and really secure for that purpose and and really secure our<01:08:50.239><

Bills: HB2246, HB2119, HB1929, HB1953, HB1572, HB2549, HB2594, HB2551, HB2595, HB2548, HB2459, HB1931, HB1604, HB1616, HB1736, HB2233, HB2241, HB1891, HB1803, HB2567, HB2534, HB2399, HB2172, HB1595, HB1811, HB2168, HB1780, HB1781, HB1785, HB2122, HB2012, HB2398, HB1779, HB2296, HB1894, HB1925, HB2019, HB1896, HB2294, HB2298, HB2300, HB2344, HB2345, HB2391, HB2037, HB2201, HB1941, HB1635, HB1943, HB2325, HB1926, HB2490, HB1710, HB2545, HB1976, HB2173, HB1804, HB1563, HB2015, HB1619, HB2475, HB1889, HB2367, HB2187, HB1765, HB1452, HB2231, HB1700, HB1705, HB1626, HB1897, HB1642, HB1523, HB2593, HB815, HB1655, HB1596, HB1732, HB1842, HB2476, HB2478, HB2022, HB1588, HB2575, HB1163, HB2153, HB772, HB1519, HB2050, HB2309, HB2147, HB2329, HB2274, HB2280, HB2547, HB2275, HB2452, HB2306, HB2148, HB2088, HB1764, HB2438, HB2117, HB1860, HB2604, HB2118, HB2017, HB2155, HB1832, HB2216, HB1601, HB1934, HB2297, HB2397, HB1893, HB2533, HB1890, HB2454, HB2004, HB2427, HB2207, HB1810, HB1840, HB1644, HB1645, HB1946, HB1648, HB2324, HB2323, HB1509, HB1514, HB1515, HB2164, HB2165, HB2283, HB1691, HB2386, HB2423, HB2121, HB1984, HB1593, HB1671, HB2619, HB1481, HB2314, HB2319, HB1643, HB2558, HB1864, HB1898, HB2214, HB2167, HB2488, HB2009, HB2007, HB322, HB1964, HB2218, HB2616, HB1535, HB1574, HB1977, HB2054, HB2046, HB146, HB2094, HB2181, HB2250, HB2515, HB2444, HB2385, HB1740, HB1724, HB1733, HB1799, HB1725, HB2049, HB2161, HB1970, HB2519, HB1790, HB2416, HB1873, HB2001, HB2151, HB1603, HB1880, HB1753, HB2198, HB1511, HB1991, HB2546, HB1615, HB1939, HB2140, HB2429, HB1870, HB1850, HB1782, HB2137

Keywords: agriculture, federal grants, Hawaii, grant administration, revolving fund, department of agriculture and biosecurity, grant compliance, financial support, coffee, pest control, subsidy program, coffee berry borer, coffee leaf rust, economy, biosecurity, invasive species, Molokai, advisory board, quarantine, environmental protection

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• Further, the bill contains no funding or infrastructure to support the additional investigations that
• We watched them open it up to borders.
• Uh, the fact of the matter is our borders are, Tom Holman has estimated that nine out of 10 of these
• One of them is an infrastructure bill. The first half is an infrastructure bill.
• <03:57:56.160> is water and sewage infrastructure is water and sewage infrastructure is provided

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• flight path went far beyond the borders flight path went far beyond the borders of<00:16:12.959>
• infrastructure and system management. infrastructure and system management.
• , their wastewater infrastructure.
• , their wastewater infrastructure.
• infrastructure as well. infrastructure as well.

Bills: HF3556

Keywords: community solar, energy, solar power, renewable energy, Melissa Hortman, 1183, house

Summary: The committee approved the February 26, 2026 minutes and then took up House File 3556, which would rename Minnesota’s community solar garden program the Melissa Hortman Community Solar Garden Program. The bill’s author described the measure as a tribute to Hortman’s leadership and her role in creating the program, noting its importance to Minnesota’s solar industry and the broader clean energy transition. The author moved HF 3556 to the general register, and the committee proceeded to testimony. Testifiers from the Public Utilities Commission, Department of Commerce, solar industry groups, clean energy organizations, and community solar advocates all supported the bill. They credited Hortman with authoring and advancing the 2013 legislation that created Minnesota’s community solar program and said it became a national model that expanded access to solar for renters, lower-income households, and others who could not install rooftop systems. Several witnesses highlighted the program’s growth, including more than 1 gigawatt of approved projects, strong participation by low- and moderate-income subscribers, and job creation and private investment in Minnesota. Witnesses also emphasized Hortman’s personal leadership style, describing her as prepared, persuasive, collaborative, and deeply committed to clean energy and public service. Some recounted personal interactions with her and said the name change would preserve her legacy and ensure future Minnesotans remember her impact. No vote on the bill itself was taken during the testimony shown, beyond the motion to send HF 3556 to the general register.

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• A blockchain is basically infrastructure.
• It's infrastructure.
• across space and time and across borders across space and time and across borders so<00:13:34.639
• <01:24:39.880> custody custody and and provide secure custody custody and and provide secure
• <05:09:05.400> of was located on the border of was located on the border of Massachusetts<

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Commerce Committee opened a public hearing on House Bill 310, sponsored by Representative Keith Ammon, which would create a study commission to develop a legal framework for stable tokens and tokenized real-world assets. Ammon described stable tokens as blockchain-based digital tokens backed by U.S. dollars or treasuries, and tokenized real-world assets as representations of ownership in items such as gold, real estate, or artwork. He said the bill is intended to help New Hampshire get ahead of emerging financial markets while waiting to see how federal legislation develops. Committee members asked about the purpose of the bill, the difference between this proposal and Bitcoin, whether state regulation could be preempted by federal law, and whether the commission could be balanced and avoid becoming a vehicle for fraud or money laundering. Ammon said the proposal is blockchain-agnostic, could apply to multiple networks, and is meant to regulate asset-backed tokens rather than create a state-issued coin. He emphasized that the state would not be guaranteeing the underlying assets, but would set rules requiring audits, proof of reserves, and honest representation of backing, with the Secretary of State’s securities office involved in oversight. Several members raised concerns about the risks of stablecoins, including money laundering, tax evasion, and possible harm to the dollar or confusion about whether the state was endorsing a new currency. Ammon responded that the bill would not undermine the dollar and argued that tokenization could actually expand demand for U.S. currency by making it easier to use globally. He also said the state would not be in the business of weighing assets or directly valuing them, only ensuring a valid audit trail and one-to-one backing. The discussion ended with general agreement that the subject is complex and that a commission could help develop future legislation, but no vote or final action was taken in the hearing.

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• We helped our youth navigate truancy, secure IEPs and address the underlying issues that contribute to
• This proposal is crucial to our mission of providing the highest level of safety service and security
• The mission of the Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of safety, service, and security to
• The California Highway Patrol provides security for the governor, state constitutional officers, state
• By securing the requested... resources which are outlined in the governor's 2025 and 2026 budget, the

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, which was part of the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure
• > 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law passed<01:31:47.760> by
• But this data speaks infrastructure.
• infrastructure, and our communities. infrastructure, and our communities.
• And I'm not saying southwest border.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• What this does is it reduces hunting accidents, improves property security, and is very visible.
• In North Coochiching County, next to the Canadian border, sits a community, Rainier and International
• Of seniors receiving Social Security, pay no taxes on those benefits.
• It wouldn't let us invest in our nursing homes or in our infrastructure.
• living solely on Social Security benefits under Minnesota law, you have no income tax.

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• excellence and offer knowledge regarding training and education, mentorship, support research infrastructure
• In summary, it provides research support and infrastructure for all the faculties.
• give that resident kind of status to most recently, and that is to include counties immediately bordering
• We have locked doors, and we have security, etc.
• when they're operated by peer-run organizations where there aren't locked doors, where there's no security

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• I mean, when you run out of it, our ability, the security of our communities, the security of our state
• Infrastructure, what are things that do qualify under that funding bucket, under the funding infrastructure
• It's supposed to be secure.
• Okay, any security? Good enough.
• this infrastructure was built in the 30s and 40s.

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• So what happened is, you know, borders were essentially closed or So what happened is, you know, borders
• predicted, the Census Bureau seems to have updated its method and started taking into account more of the border
• Of the border and counter information that CBO was using.
• So the Census Bureau has been using that same type of border and counter information as a benchmark for
• So I think we have, for many years, had the Housing Works program that helps direct infrastructure dollars

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on the Census heard presentations on Massachusetts population trends and how they affect state housing planning. Susan Strait of the UMass Donahue Institute reviewed recent Census Bureau estimates, saying Massachusetts grew strongly over the last decade but that growth has slowed sharply in the newest estimates, largely because net international migration has fallen from a post-pandemic surge. She also described the four components of population change—births, deaths, domestic migration, and international migration—along with aging trends, declining fertility, the importance of the millennial cohort, and the role of foreign-born residents in births and the labor force. Committee members asked about college students in group quarters and about counting incarcerated people, and Strait explained the Census Bureau’s current methods and noted that some issues remain under discussion. Jesse Guerrero of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council then explained how MAPC uses UMass Donahue population projections to build household and local land-use forecasts for MassDOT and the statewide housing plan. He said the earlier transportation projections anticipated slower statewide growth and regional decline in western Massachusetts and on the Cape, with more growth in eastern Massachusetts. He also described how household formation, development patterns, zoning, and affordability are modeled, and noted that newer housing-plan scenarios use updated Census data and different assumptions about migration. Senator Miranda raised concerns about Cape Cod population loss and whether seasonal residents are being counted, and Guerrero and Strait said the projections focus on permanent residents, not seasonal populations. Tim Reardon of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities tied the demographic forecasts to the statewide housing plan, saying housing demand exists even under low-growth or slight-decline scenarios. He said the plan estimates about 115,000 homes are needed to address existing shortages, including doubled-up households, shelter families, seasonal conversion losses, and the need for healthier vacancy rates, plus additional units tied to future household formation. He added that the state’s total housing target is about 222,000 units, or as high as 262,000 under a higher-growth scenario. Senators pressed him on whether the scenarios are now too high given the recent drop in immigration, on affordability and out-migration, and on whether the housing plan adequately reflects homelessness and overcrowding in Boston and elsewhere. Reardon said the plan includes production, rental assistance, shelter prevention, and preservation strategies, and noted that HLC is also using grant programs and MBTA Communities-related infrastructure funding to support housing production statewide.

Transcript Highlights:

• A country security is national security.
• that cannot feed itself is not secure. that cannot feed itself is not secure.
• This bill recognizes a simple reality: food security is national security.
• Food security is national security.
• After all, food security is national security. Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• <00:32:11.559> from exempt the this infrastructure from exempt the this infrastructure from
• members that are affected by this the most, we're partners with the state of Minnesota to provide border-to-border
• partners with the state of Minnesota to partners with the state of Minnesota to provide<00:37:50.119> border-to-border
• provide border-to-border provide border-to-border broadband<00:37:52.040> and<00:37:52.560
• <00:57:16.599> for grid we have um good infrastructure for grid we have um good infrastructure

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• before enrolling in the E.A. system to confirm qualifications, which will prioritize the safety and security
• Education, public safety, infrastructure—these are a few of the needs that run the risk of being funded
• This will send a very clear message at the border, or anywhere else, to any nonprofit organizations that
• striking out the words: 'Any effort undertaken by the Executive Office for Administration and Finance to secure
• the maximum federal support and reimbursement for funds spent on the emergency...' secure the maximum

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House considered House No. 57, a $425 million supplemental appropriations bill for fiscal year 2025 to fund the emergency shelter/emergency housing assistance system and related activities. The bill, as described by the chair of Ways and Means, included major policy changes requested by the Governor: immediate residency verification at intake, limits on eligibility, required criminal history disclosures and CORI checks, a reduced maximum shelter stay from nine months to six months with hardship waivers, temporary respite sites for 30 days, and a cap on system capacity. Supporters argued the changes were needed to preserve the right-to-shelter system amid fiscal strain and federal inaction; opponents said the bill still did not go far enough or, in some cases, went too far and risked harming families and children. The House debated and voted on numerous amendments, mostly focused on tightening eligibility or changing shelter operations. Several Republican amendments to reduce funding, impose a one-year residency requirement, require broader background checks, limit eligibility to homelessness caused within Massachusetts, and require cooperation with ICE were rejected, often after roll call votes. A point of order was sustained on multiple amendments as beyond the scope of the bill, including proposals affecting court officers, law enforcement, and ICE-related provisions. The House also rejected amendments to cut the appropriation from $425 million to $200 million and to add other restrictions on eligibility and administration. Some amendments were adopted. A redrafted Amendment 27, offered by Rep. Decker, was adopted 25-25 on a tie vote and expanded protections to children under age six and added related hardship/extension language. A subsequent amendment by Rep. Consalvo was adopted unanimously to add disability-related protections and extend benefits in certain cases. Another amendment by Rep. Finn was adopted to modify language about seeking federal reimbursement, and Amendment 9 was adopted to require competitive bidding for certain service funds. After debate and roll call, the bill was passed to be engrossed by a vote of 126-26. The House then observed a moment of tribute for Doug Selfick and adjourned to meet again Monday at 11 a.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• They've never had that kind of support. ... cover before, that kind of security before.
• making sure that if our districts feel very strong, their assets are hardened, and they feel very secure
• schools with all of these other pressures that we have on Texas from these other big issues, big infrastructure
• The border concerns, the grid, and making sure that electricity flows to our schools and that the lights
• This shows the legislature's commitment to addressing these disparities. securing a strong future for

Bills: HB2

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I believe I was trying to pull up the number, but even after the bipartisan infrastructure law, there
• Maybe even billion dollar infrastructure need for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Upgrades in infrastructure and equipment through the New Mexico Local Meat Processing Grant.
• Or recommendations on some infrastructure building, or was it that you stuck to the focus?
• Investing in infrastructure. Thank you, Madam Chair. Representative Cates, I'll try...

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• We do share a a border. Uh I and Canada. We do share a a border.
• Maine only borders one main border.
• of borders.
• border, I think they'll back down. border, I think they'll back down.
• by the security guard right now. by the security guard right now.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The concern is that a local infrastructure.
• The concern is that a local infrastructure. Might be overburdened.
• A lot of smaller areas are struggling with some of their wastewater infrastructure.
• Treatment plants so that they don't overburden local infrastructure.
• Again, this is why something like this is critically important because of the cost for infrastructure

Bills: SB1778, SB1570, SB134, SB1966, SB1636, SB1725, SB1726, SB259, SB504, SB592, SB2030, SB1572, SB843, SB1242, SB1255, SB1262, SB1264, SB1286, SB1581, SB1290, SB1316, SB1319, SB1369, SB1379, SB1381, SB1400, SB1427, SB1436, SB1461, SB1496, SB1509, SB1534, SB1553, SB904, SB1592, SB1645, SB1684, SB1767, SB1772, SB1813, SB1894, SB1928, SB1946, SB1980, SB2040, SB2060, SB2061

Keywords: reading instruction, literacy, educational equity, intervention services, third grade retention, Strong Readers Act, child welfare, child safety, administrative transition, Department of Child Safety and Well-being, Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth, juvenile justice, foster care, retirement, public employees, reemployment, benefit adjustment, Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, memorial highways, bridge designations

Transcript Highlights:

• And are we going to try to ensure that this data is stored in such a way that it is kept secure and?
• I would assume the metadata for them Calling in that could be secured.
• The voice audio could be secured. What if they're calling in from a blocked number?
• Having to secure attorneys because somebody called and weaponized the hotline, and instead of facing
• pediatricians came in and threatened the family and said, 'If you take the boy out, we will call security

Bills: SB1778, SB1570, SB134, SB1966, SB1636, SB1725, SB1726, SB259, SB504, SB592, SB2030, SB1572, SB843, SB1242, SB1255, SB1262, SB1264, SB1286, SB1581, SB1290, SB1316, SB1319, SB1369, SB1379, SB1381, SB1400, SB1427, SB1436, SB1461, SB1496, SB1509, SB1534, SB1553, SB904, SB1592, SB1645, SB1684, SB1767, SB1772, SB1813, SB1894, SB1928, SB1946, SB1980, SB2040, SB2060, SB2061

Keywords: reading instruction, literacy, educational equity, intervention services, third grade retention, Strong Readers Act, child welfare, child safety, administrative transition, Department of Child Safety and Well-being, Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth, juvenile justice, foster care, retirement, public employees, reemployment, benefit adjustment, Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, memorial highways, bridge designations

Transcript Highlights:

• Regarding the distribution of revenues for infrastructure improvements for manufacturing facilities,
• it increases the cap on public infrastructure improvement spending by $50 million each year for three
• It reduces the percentage of local government infrastructure costs to be reimbursed from 80% to 75%.
• I think the infrastructure swap was fantastic, really smart move.
• We're also using the money from stopping the data center tax giveaway to invest in food security and

Bills: HB4154, HB4155, HB4156, HB4157, HB4158, HB4159, HB4160, HB4161, HB4162, HB4163, HB4164, HB4165, HB4166, HB4167, HB4168, HB4169, SB1847, SB1848, SB1849, SB1850, SB1851, SB1852, SB1853, SB1854, SB1855, SB1856, SB1857, SB1858, SB1859, SB1860, SB1861, SB1862

Keywords: general appropriations act, budget, biennial budget, state spending, fiscal year 2026-2027, appropriations, state agencies, public funding, education funding, health and human services, public safety, transportation, government operations, budget bill, fiscal policy, state finance, spending plan, legislative budget, capital appropriations, operating budget

Transcript Highlights:

• Francis, they believe that a simple mantra should not just apply to national security; it should be a
• Francis, they believe that a simple mantra should not just apply to national security; it should be a
• It's about creating environments where children feel secure enough to ask for help and confident that
• ,<00:25:11.279> trained<00:25:11.600> personnel,<00:25:12.240> and infrastructure
• , trained personnel, and infrastructure, trained personnel, and consistent<00:25:13.039> response<

Bills: HF751, HF3550, HF3764, HF1490

Keywords: parental notification, school safety, bullying, harassment, violence, prohibited conduct, student discipline, charter school, school district, data practices, student privacy, parent rights, guardian notification, school incident reporting, cyberbullying, restraint, reasonable force, anti-bullying policy, school administration, student conduct