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• Yvonne helped secure recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, advanced nationwide awareness
• The state of Arizona has failed our individuals in this position because there is not a facility that
• The state of Arizona has failed our individuals in this position because there is not a facility that
• This bill is a temporary fix until we build the facilities.
• health facilities years ago.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• CHALLENGES SECURE BOARD COURTROOM ANNUALLY.
• THIS ALLOWS MUTUAL PERMIT HOLDERS TO LEASE FACILITIES TO ANY PERMIT HOLDER.
• THE FAMILY AS PART OWNERS IN THE FACILITY LOCATED IN ALABAMA AND COLUMBIA FALLS.
• NOT ONLY IN THE FACILITY BUT MONTANA AS WELL.
• THIS IS REALLY ABOUT THE INFRASTRUCTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS IN THE FACILITIES.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• If we can secure this West in China.
• <00:58:09.119> to economic certainty and and security to economic certainty and and security
• If we for our own national security.
• I've written two bills that passed the House called the Global Security Act, Global Food Security Act
• I've written two bills that passed the House called the Global Security Act, Global Food Security Act

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• So in this definition, large energy use facility means a facility.
• A large energy use facility will be a qualified facility if the facility produces sufficient power or
• procures sufficient generation... ...facility, if the facility produces sufficient power or procures
• Procured generation must be from a facility or facilities interconnected in the state or within PJM's
• The large energy use facility must also have on file a transmission security agreement with FERC.

Summary: The Senate received communications from the House on numerous measures, including several bills and resolutions passed with amendments, committee reports on bills such as large energy use facilities, campaign finance, voting rights, and appropriations, and a list of pre-file legislation. The chamber then moved through a long floor session with confirmations, bill readings, and roll-call votes, ultimately confirming the nomination of Morgan T. Zern to the Delaware Supreme Court by a 21-0 vote. Among the major policy items considered were property tax and school tax measures tied to the statewide reassessment. The Senate passed House Bill 460, clarifying monthly municipal permit-data reporting to New Castle County; House Bill 461, granting temporary authority for New Castle County school districts to reset school tax rates for one cycle; and House Bill 462, making the split school tax rate permanent with a lower nonresidential cap. Members discussed the fiscal effects at length, including testimony from a school district finance officer that HB 461 would allow revenue-neutral rate setting and offset the fiscal note on HB 462. The Senate also passed House Bill 365 creating a Delaware Indigenous Affairs Commission, House Bill 458 on backflow requirements for low-hazard buildings, Senate Bill 27 establishing the Office of New Americans with a sunset and interagency coordination, and Senate Bill 315 on the Delaware Technical Innovation Program. The chamber also approved Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 300, a firearms dealer regulation bill, after extensive debate over amendments, confidentiality, background checks, and the balance between public safety and burdens on lawful dealers. Several members raised constitutional and practical objections, while supporters argued the bill would reduce trafficking, straw purchases, and theft from dealers. In addition, the Senate passed House Bill 305 creating a diabetes wellness pilot program, with supporters emphasizing the state’s diabetes burden and the program’s federal funding, and House Concurrent Resolution 157, which asks the State Lottery Office to report on iLottery’s impact on small businesses. Senate Bill 325, a fire prevention/background-check bill, was laid on the table after concerns about a late House amendment and requests for more time to consult stakeholders.

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• I thank you for the time, Madam Chair. reinvest it into securing future events, reinvest it into securing
• Other states are making significant investments to secure these events.
• Other states are making significant investments to secure these events.
• <01:33:33.680> And investments to secure these events.
• And investments to secure these events.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The U of A hopes to build a 100,000 gross square foot facility in the McElroy District.
• So for us, that is our facilities... ...you.
• So for us, that is our facilities, real estate, police, parking, and transit.
• Number 18 is Department of Social Security Administration with David Tesler.
• But then again, we have to make sure that these people are going to comply with the rules of facility

Keywords: 1204, all

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• We're working on a psychiatric residential treatment facility; we understand the need.
• I want to stress that DCT is maximizing who they can serve in their current facilities. their current
• facilities.
• An appropriate facility is not what is happening as there's not enough capacity.
• Can we bring some consistency to who would be sent to these kinds of facilities?

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• remember, LOSFA had a cyber incident last fall, and it highlighted the need for us to have a more secure
• They ensure every election is conducted fairly, securely, and in full compliance with the law.
• And that's with anything, even in the securities we buy and sell now.
• They got a facility exactly for that.
• So yes, they use Lloyd's in London to insure their facility right over there.

Bills: HB12, HB42, HB205, HB222, HB324, HB325, HB350, HB416, HB482, HB610, HB749, HB797, HB807, HB821, HB979, HB992, HB1193

Keywords: survivor benefits, law enforcement, reserve officer, auxiliary officer, public safety, phased retirement, Teachers Retirement System, faculty retention, administrative fees, public postsecondary education, Medicaid, dental coverage, healthcare access, medical necessity, Louisiana Department of Health, judicial salaries, judges, judiciary compensation, cost of living adjustment, COLA

Summary: The House Appropriations Committee met on April 21, 2026, and advanced a series of bills, many with amendments to address fiscal concerns. Early actions included HB 350, which would extend the French immersion school Ecole Pointe-au-Chien from fourth through eighth grade; members emphasized the importance of preserving French language and culture in Terrebonne Parish, adopted an amendment making the bill subject to appropriation, and reported it favorably as amended. HB 749, dealing with the Louisiana Tuition Trust Authority’s administration of ABLE, START, and START K-12 savings programs after the LOSFA cyber incident, was amended to make provisions effective upon contract execution and then reported favorably. HB 979, which raises the survivor benefit for law enforcement officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty from $250,000 to $350,000, drew support from the governor’s office and law enforcement groups; members discussed fiscal impacts and inflation, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also advanced HB 42 creating a phased retirement option for public postsecondary employees in the Teachers’ Retirement System, and HB 12 extending survivor benefits to reserve officers killed in the line of duty, both reported favorably after supportive testimony from law enforcement representatives. The committee then took up HB 324 on judicial salaries. Chairwoman Villio proposed making the 2024 and 2025 supplement stipend permanent and adding COLAs, but Vice Chairman Zeringue offered an amendment to remove future COLAs after members clarified which year’s increase was already funded in the judiciary budget. After discussion about long-term state obligations and judicial compensation levels, the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably as amended. HB 205, which revises compensation for election commissioners, generated extensive testimony from clerks of court and the Secretary of State about staffing shortages, 19 years without a raise, and the need to recruit and retain poll workers; the bill was amended to allow local governing authorities to supplement pay by up to $100 per election and was reported favorably. Members also approved HB 325, which revises TOPS Tech eligibility and, through amendment, allows part-time students to qualify beginning in 2026-2027 using excess TOPS funds; HB 807, creating a Workforce Instructor Capacity Investment Program to help recruit technical instructors; and HB 222, requiring Medicaid coverage for dental procedures needed before certain medical treatments, with supporters arguing it could prevent more expensive emergency care. Later, the committee reported favorably HB 992, requiring student identification numbers for children in certain early childhood programs, after the Department of Education said it could implement the change without additional staff or cost. HB 821, moving the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement Administration, was amended with technical changes and reported favorably as amended. Finally, HB 797, creating the Bayou Gold Program to certify certain gold storage and custody standards, was amended to move the program into Title 51 and to tie standards to recognized industry benchmarks such as COMEX and the London Bullion Market Association; the bill drew at least one opponent after an initial supportive presentation and was still under consideration when the transcript ended.

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• I would love it if you would let local EMS or local medical facilities do the training.
• local governments do not have much experience with the design, safety, or permitting. of hydrogen facilities
• Thus, these don't usually stop. until that the person is killed by or shot by a security officer or law
• It is vital that we are supplying our schools. schools with the most advanced security systems that we
• kind, and they are protected using the same cybersecurity systems used by the NSA, the National Security

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I think it's important to note a lot of animal control officers do not have holding facilities for dogs
• O'Connor Animal Control, so that is our facility. Thank you. I did send in written testimony.
• We oppose Senate 1460, sections one, four, and six, because we don't believe that requiring a secure
• During my time in the social work field, I have worked in a medical respite facility and a substance
• I absolutely cannot risk the possibility that someone—a law enforcement officer, a security guard, or

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a lengthy hybrid hearing of the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, with testimony spanning local board training, animal welfare and enforcement, municipal charters, water district dissolution, and other home rule matters. Chairs Rausch and Lewis set strict time limits because of the large number of speakers and explained that written testimony would also be accepted. Members heard from local officials, advocates, municipal employees, and residents, with many bills receiving broad support from municipal and advocacy witnesses. Several speakers supported bills requiring or expanding training for local boards and commissions, including pre-service training for planning, zoning, and other land use boards. Supporters said training would help volunteers understand complex laws, improve consistency, reduce legal challenges, and speed up housing and development decisions. Related testimony also backed a bill to modernize historic district commissions and another to allow associate planning board members to serve more broadly when needed to maintain quorums. A major portion of the hearing focused on animal legislation. Witnesses supported bills to expand citations for cruel conditions beyond dogs, update dangerous dog procedures, improve animal health inspections and breeder oversight, strengthen tethering rules, and protect pet consumers. Animal control officers, humane organizations, and some victims of dog attacks described enforcement gaps and the need for clearer standards, while several dog trainers and the American Kennel Club opposed parts of the dangerous dog bill and tethering restrictions, arguing they would limit humane training tools and professional discretion. The committee also heard strong support for a bill to create a statewide pet shop and consumer protection framework. The committee also heard testimony on several local home rule petitions. Medford officials and residents strongly supported a new city charter that would replace the current at-large council with ward-based representation and periodic charter review. Wayland representatives supported a bill to preserve the library’s Millennium Fund as intended, Cambridge officials backed creation of an employment and job training trust, and Carver officials supported dissolving the North Carver Water District due to compliance and financial problems. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair repeatedly invited written testimony and follow-up materials.

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• And under the current framework, it's often difficult for the public to secure that information.
• Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to request your support for this bill, which ensures that public facilities
• The use of public facilities benefits our voters, not only with familiarity, but with bringing critical
• AB 287 ensures that elections officials can secure what they need from public buildings, specifically
• The wrinkle is that SOS has neither the appropriate systems nor secure facilities to count and tabulate

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on March 26, 2025, adopted its 2025-26 committee rules, and approved a five-bill consent calendar. The committee then heard several election-related measures focused on transparency, accessibility, and election administration. AB 775 (Fong) would modernize behested payment reporting by extending filing deadlines, requiring direct filing with the FPPC in most cases, and improving online public access; the FPPC chair testified in strong support, and the bill drew no opposition. AB 287 (Lackey) would require vote centers and polling places to provide accessible parking and curbside voting accommodations for voters with disabilities; Los Angeles County election officials and Disability Rights California supported the bill, while LAUSD raised concerns about parking shortages and storage costs and requested amendments. AB 331 (Pellerin) would clarify that certification of election results is a ministerial duty, address misleading ballot return envelopes, and ensure voter information guides reach incarcerated voters in a usable format; the Attorney General’s office sponsored the bill, while the Secretary of State expressed concerns about the feasibility of a state takeover of county canvassing and said it was working on a solution with the author. The committee members generally supported the bills, emphasizing transparency, voter access, and election integrity. AB 775 and AB 287 both received favorable votes after brief discussion, with members noting the importance of transparency in campaign-related reporting and accessibility for voters with disabilities. AB 331 also passed, though the Secretary of State’s office flagged implementation concerns about the proposed certification backstop and the lack of state equipment and staff to canvass ballots. The chair indicated she would continue working with the Secretary of State and other stakeholders on amendments or a workable remedy. All items ultimately passed out of committee. AB 775 was approved 5-0 and re-referred to Appropriations, AB 287 passed 6-0, and AB 331 passed 6-0 and was re-referred to Public Safety. The committee also later confirmed the votes of absent members and adjourned after all agenda items were disposed of.

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• <01:04:51.760> I'd could secure its economic future.
• I'd could secure its economic future.
• He's trying to build some food security and resiliency there with a poi mill and other kinds of facilities
• . facilities. facilities.
• on planning efforts that helped secure on planning efforts that helped secure millions<01:42:48.640

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee took up several gubernatorial nominations, beginning with GM 640 for Juanita Rio Colón to the Commission on Water Resource Management. Public testimony and the nominee’s remarks strongly emphasized her water-system management background, Native Hawaiian stewardship values, and representation for Molokai. Committee members praised her qualifications and neighbor-island perspective, and also discussed broader concerns about reforming the Water Commission, including a separate bill to create a more independent authority and reduce politics in water decisions. Colón said she supported the restructuring effort and would serve with integrity and attention to constitutional water rights and climate resilience. The committee then heard GM 639 for Moses Haia III to the same commission. DLNR and OHA testified, and Haia described his long legal career, prior work on the Waihole contested case, and experience with Native Hawaiian rights and water law. Members asked about his ability to serve impartially given his advocacy background; Haia acknowledged that some may perceive a conflict from his prior work but said he did not believe it was a reasonable conflict and would follow the law and balance competing interests. The discussion again returned to the proposed Water Commission restructuring, which Haia said he supported as a way to provide independence and balance. Next, the committee considered GM 649 for Gilbert Coloma to the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. DLNR and other testifiers explained that this was a new interstate commission created under the 2024 act, with Hawaii joining six U.S. states to address fisheries issues across state boundaries. Coloma, a commercial fisher from Hilo, said he brought more than 40 years of industry, cultural, and traditional experience and would represent Hawaii’s fishing communities. Members asked about the commission’s structure, meeting rotation, and funding, and were told the state covers dues through special funds. The committee also briefly took up GM 692 for Riley Smith’s reappointment to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. The Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council supported him, while Sierra Club Hui raised concerns about prior decisions affecting Native Hawaiian rights and public trust resources. Smith said he supported more residential uses in East Kapolei if the necessary planning and environmental review changes were made, and he began responding to questions about prior BLNR litigation before the transcript cut off.

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• He's living off his social security.
• The next item in the governor's budget is the reinsurance, or premium security, plan.
• The next item, again, is a cost-neutral item: security staffing needs.
• The next item, again, is a cost-neutral item: security staffing needs.
• There's a one-time testing facility.

Bills: HF1646, HF2443

Keywords: medical debt, debt relief, healthcare financing, consumer protection, financial hardship, commerce, cannabis, insurance, housing, ombudsperson, affordability, property, task force, financial institutions, 1183, house

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• Program requirements under the School Facility Program.
• school facility program totaling 177.5 million one-time general fund.
• Yeah, there's not a facility. So who's doing those proposals for them?
• Was it related to facility, sorry?
• There's a facilities one and another one, so I would like, I have questions on both. Okay.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The foundation supports this bill because it sets Texas on a path towards achieving water security.
• More than taxpayer money and organizational changes are needed to ensure this water security.
• Of course, wastewater facilities also age... ...deteriorate over time, so it's really good to prioritize
• We just heard about El Paso's treatment facility and putting water back in, going from 80 million to
• In the next year, it's more, and then you go to water treatment facilities.

Bills: SB7

Keywords: water infrastructure, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, water supply, environmental sustainability, 1184, house, all

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• <01:31:36.639> They<01:31:36.960> have and have economic security.
• They have and have economic security.
• and they work in health facilities and they work in correctional<01:36:52.159> facilities<01:
• , narcotics, Homeland Security, narcotics, Homeland Security, and<02:35:55.760> Forensics<
• You know what happens whenever they freeze a Social Security number?

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 9 February, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, received an invocation from Dr. Pearl Huggin, and approved dispensing with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. Several guests were introduced, including Dr. Huggin’s family, the doctor of the day, first-year medical students from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and representatives from Mississippi hospitals and law enforcement. The chamber then moved to the calendar and took up multiple bills. Senate Bill 2911, concerning alternative return-to-work provisions for state retirees, was explained as shortening the required separation period from 90 days to 30 days and allowing retirees to return in certain positions at up to 80% of the salary for the job they are performing, with the employer paying both sides of retirement contributions. Supporters said it would help fill vacancies in education, public safety, corrections, and local government and could save money compared with contract labor; questions focused on work expectations, insurance, and how the bill would apply to teachers, bus drivers, and other retirees. The committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed on the afternoon roll call. Senate Bill 2272, which would exempt certain agriculture and forestry items from the 1.5% sales tax, was explained as reducing the tax to 0% for qualifying commercial farmers and loggers and expanding covered items to include equipment and fencing supplies. A question clarified that the exemption applies to commercial operations, not individuals raising animals for personal use. The bill passed on the afternoon roll call. Senate Bill 2909, which lowers the years needed for unreduced retirement under tier five from 35 to 30, was also taken up; after adoption of the committee substitute, the bill was laid on the table subject to call of the chair because of a pending amendment. The Senate also tabled a motion to reconsider Senate Bill 2588 (the Shield Act codification) and heard Senate Bill 2260, which creates a government efficiency task force to study ways to streamline agency licensing and service delivery; that bill was explained as a preliminary study commission intended to recommend consolidation and a more one-stop approach to state services.

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• We traditionally when we speak about facilities, we're talking about an entire school facility that would
• That was a kind of a facilities opportunity to maximise educational choice.
• , it just makes good sense for the taxpayers for us to offer those facilities for other uses.
• What are we what are we doing with those facilities into the hard question?
• Certainly we could you have a better usage of those facilities.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• It's also talking about putting it in the facility. Yes, in the facility, yes.
• It's also talking about putting it in the facility. Yes, in the facility, yes.
• It allows current license holders to open secure storage facilities with DPS approval without needing
• We have to store them in a secure location in our one facility, which is in Manchac.
• It's a facility fee. Everything we bill is a facility fee. facility fee.

Bills: HB46, HB35, HB4490, HB4454, HB2188, HB3078, HB4743, HB2556, HB46, HB5342, HB4783, HB3785, HB5278, HB1639, HB2581, HB4224, HB4070, HB4099, HB4882, HB3794

Keywords: local government spending cap, expenditure limit, political subdivision, property tax, ad valorem tax, budget cap, taxpayer protection, spending restraint, inflation adjustment, population growth, voter approval, supermajority vote, county budget, municipal budget, school district finance, junior college district, hospital district, special district, attorney general enforcement, local fiscal limits

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• And it's a facility I think down here we can be proud of.
• It's one of the very few facilities in the state that we have.
• With me also is my Deputy Director over Facilities, Annette Martinez.
• This includes administration support staff and security staff.
• back here from the facility.

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• They also have a state-licensed child care facility that is available to the community of Casa Grande
• HB 2806, lawful presence public programs revocation — Military Affairs and Security.
• HB 2416, appropriations DPS local border support — Military Affairs and Border Security; Appropriations
• and government efficiency it's 2416 appropriations DPS local border support military and border security
• HB 2195, nursing facilities records surface timelines. HB 2244, eviction satisfaction of judgments.

Keywords: 1182, all