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• We might not yet have those exact answers because of the shift, but today's hearing is the beginning.
• They'll discuss other legal developments relating to federal climate policy and regulation.
• And we are partnered with three different developers on the implementation of NEVI.
• And that informs how we see all those federal developments and the role of the state.
• If the ITC is repealed, it could make costs become unpalatable for developers.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a hearing on the impact of the Trump administration’s federal climate policy changes on Massachusetts, with a focus on threatened grants, regulatory rollbacks, and state options to continue climate work. Chair Creem and other senators emphasized that Massachusetts still has a 2050 net-zero mandate and needs contingency plans for clean energy, transportation electrification, offshore wind, resilience, and financing if federal support is reduced or withdrawn. Executive branch witnesses said Massachusetts has already experienced disruptions to more than $1 billion in climate-related federal funds, though many suspended grants were restored after litigation by the Attorney General’s office. EEA reported continued uncertainty around a $389 million Grid Innovation Program award and a FEMA dam-safety reimbursement, while MassDOT said its NEVI fast-charging program remains on track with about $50 million obligated, but a $14.4 million competitive charging grant is on hold and future unobligated NEVI funds remain uncertain. Senators also discussed EV rebates, charging infrastructure, the role of the Community Climate Bank, and whether the state can expand independent financing and support for municipalities, higher education, and nonprofits. The Attorney General’s office described successful multi-state litigation that won a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the federal funding freeze, restoring access to many EPA, DOE, USDA, and Interior funds, while noting continued enforcement actions over FEMA manual reviews and other barriers. The office said it is also preparing to defend the endangerment finding, California vehicle-emissions waivers, offshore wind permits, and other federal climate protections. Outside advocates warned that federal tax-credit rollbacks, tariffs, and possible repeal of IRA and infrastructure funding could slow EV adoption and raise costs, while offshore wind testimony said federal permitting pauses and legal challenges are delaying projects and could leave Massachusetts far short of its 2030 offshore wind goals. Nonprofit witnesses also described canceled or delayed grants for wetland restoration and urban heat mitigation, and urged the Legislature to increase state funding, including for the environmental bond bill and municipal vulnerability preparedness work.

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• <01:09:55.440> Center cost to the Workforce Development Center cost to the Workforce Development
• Hello, members of the Jobs and Economic Development Committee.
• Hello, members of the Jobs and Economic Development Committee.
• Hello, members of the Jobs and Economic Development Committee.
• Hello, members of the Jobs and Economic Development Committee.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They're trying to find out where housing developments are coming in.
• At that time, we developed an online We received 551 responses.
• Our team is developing that process right now.
• Develop your strategies for supporting that student.
• From what perspective did that list get developed?

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• So development is continuing.
• Development continues, of use.
• , biking, there's oil and gas development, biking, there's oil and gas development, there's<00:15
• :29:23.679> haven't<00:29:24.320> those exact dates because we haven't those exact dates
• We do not develop water out there.

Keywords: 916, all

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• of doing the exact same thing, should not have the exact same process to determine their fate.
• <01:08:25.680> same two employees who did the exact same two employees who did the exact same
• same thing, should not have the exact same thing, should not have the<01:08:30.200> exact<01:
• same process to determine the exact same process to determine their<01:08:32.480> fate.
• c> but<01:25:54.360> something Not this exact product, but something Not this exact product

Keywords: 1183, house

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• He said they have heard the exact same comments from teachers, parents, guardians, and every single person
• We do appreciate a lot of the developments that have occurred with the bill.
• It will take some time to develop, obviously, that license process and where we're able to get those
• Embryos may not ultimately begin to develop. An egg might not ultimately be fertilized.
• As you'll see in section 36, we'll help to develop the test that will identify those chemicals within

Bills: AB52, AB76, AB163, AB388, AB483

Keywords: health insurance, claims process, insurance regulation, admin penalties, healthcare access, cannabis, cannabis establishment, medical cannabis, adult-use cannabis, advertising regulations, packaging requirements, unlicensed cannabis activities, state prosecution, confidentiality, Cannabis Compliance Board, disciplinary proceedings, mental health, counseling, interstate practice, telehealth

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• Geothermal development offers not only a path to job creation in engineering, construction, and plant
• One... ...waste management system and strive toward the development of a circular economy.
• Despite this, the development and I don't know. the economic backbone of our region.
• LEAP, I developed expertise in drug policy and harm reduction.
• AB 1313 will address this issue through development of a statewide commercial stormwater permit.

Summary: The committee heard a series of environmental safety and toxic materials measures, with several bills moving forward on unanimous or near-unanimous votes to Appropriations. Early in the meeting, the consent calendar was approved, including AB 372, AB 455, AB 1096, AB 1102, and AB 754. AB 362 by Assembly Member Ramos, which would recognize tribal beneficial uses of water and strengthen consultation and protection for tribal water uses, drew strong support from tribes and environmental groups. Water agencies and local government representatives opposed unless amended, raising concerns about CEQA requirements, co-management language, and conflicts with existing water law. The bill advanced to Appropriations, with some members voting aye and others not voting or absent. AB 728 by Assembly Member Lee would require age verification for the sale of certain anti-aging skin care products to minors. The author and a youth witness described social media-driven use of adult skin products by children and alleged skin damage, while supporters argued age checks are a reasonable consumer protection. Dermatologists and retailers opposed the bill, saying it could restrict legitimate acne and other medical uses of over-the-counter products, create compliance problems, and lacked a clear scientific basis. The committee discussed possible ambiguity in the bill’s definition of anti-aging products, but the measure still passed to Appropriations. AB 532 on low-income water rate assistance, AB 773 on copper-based anti-fouling paint, AB 998 on household hazardous waste disposal of vape pens, AB 1031 on geothermal hazardous waste fees, and AB 864 on solar panel hazardous waste and recycling all received strong support and advanced to Appropriations. Supporters for AB 532 emphasized water affordability and local program authority; AB 773 supporters said conflicting state water and pesticide rules are creating confusion for harbors and cities; AB 998 was presented as a practical way to let schools and local facilities dispose of confiscated vape devices safely; AB 1031 was framed as reducing DTSC fee burdens on geothermal development in Imperial County; and AB 864 would ease recycling and reuse of end-of-life solar panels. The committee also began hearing AB 1264 on ultra-processed foods in school meals, with the author and supporters arguing it would phase out the most harmful ultra-processed foods from school meals by 2032, but the transcript cuts off before the full discussion and any action on that bill.

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• New financing tools to help with our water needs in our state for developing water infrastructure.
• Chairman, I can't tell you how many times I've had that exact conversation with my colleagues.
• For the exact same reasons. Nothing in this bill says that.
• They have time to develop this curriculum. It's not us developing the curriculum.
• It is the exact language that is in another bill.

Bills: SB31, SB33, SB20, SB217, SB264, SB269, SB650, SB681, SB528, SB502, SB740, SB916, SB995, SB10, SB2581, SB2570, SB3031, SB24, SB379, SB1171, SB1121, SB1120, SB1061, SB1036, SB1019, SB890, SB11, SB868, SB1188, SB1254, SB2778, SB2543, SB2443, SB1333, SB1259, SB1401, SB1404, SB2139, SB2165, SB2237, SB2268, SB1202, SB1198, SB1212, SB1451, SB1470, SB1498, SB965, SB1547, SB1667, SB1818, SB1902, SB2129, SB2078, SB2069, SB1737, SB1589, SB1318, SB387, SB1150, SB1574, SB2127, SB3034, SB860, SB1278, SCR5, SCR32, SB4, SB23, SB1762, SB34, SB60, SB706, SB1814, SB1220, SB523, SB565, SB1253, SB840, SB764, SB2383, SB2155, SB1535, SB1423, SB1566, SB1804, SB1728, SB1816, SB1952, SB75, SB2068, SB1455, SB213, SB627, SB2037, SB670, SB896, SB917, SB1184, SB971, SB1255, SB1261, SB1283, SB991, SB1733, SB21, SB231, SB739, SB1252, SB1371, SB646, SB3, SCR27, SB552, SB1405, SB1948, SB243, SJR1, SB31, SB33, SB20, SB217, SB264, SB269, SB650, SB681, SB528, SB502, SB740, SB916, SB995, SB10, SB2581, SB2570, SB3031, SB24, SB379, SB1171, SB1121, SB1120, SB1061, SB1036, SB1019, SB890, SB11, SB868, SB1188, SB1254, SB2778, SB2543, SB2443, SB1333, SB1259, SB1401, SB1404, SB2139, SB2165, SB2237, SB2268, SB1202, SB1198, SB1212, SB1451, SB1470, SB1498, SB965, SB1547, SB1667, SB1818, SB1902, SB2129, SB2078, SB2069, SB1737, SB1589, SB1318, SB387, SB1150, SB1574, SB2127, SB3034, SB860, SB1278, SCR5, SCR32, SB546, SB647, SB648, SB1493, SB1709, SB2001, HB5669, HB3115, HB5655, HB5675, HB5689, HB5690, HB5653, HB3228, HB2802, HB45, HB1318, HB5560, HB2894, HB4344, HB2775, HB33, HB 12, HB148

Keywords: SB 31, Life of the Mother Act, Texas abortion law, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, miscarriage, unborn child, abortion exception, abortion ban, physician liability, health care liability claim, aiding and abetting, Texas Medical Board, State Bar of Texas, continuing medical education

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• What would happen to current employees if a new policy was being developed?
• Would they not be covered by developed?
• Um, so I don't have an exact ratio.
• Um, so I don't have<05:41:59.120> an<05:41:59.360> exact<05:41:59.680> ratio.
• It is true that have an exact ratio.

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• , and then actually file the complaint before you today, one of the most consequential ethical developments
• developments developments in<00:04:35.280> the<00:04:35.360> Minnesota<00:04:35.800>
• I<00:15:42.000> don't<00:15:42.240> recall<00:15:42.520> the<00:15:42.640> exact
• time when I >> I don't recall the exact time when I left<00:15:43.560> the<00:15:43.640
• aisle in an attempt to try to develop aisle in an attempt to try to develop relationship<00:20:51.880

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• I remained committed to this committee and followed the developments closely.
• I remained committed to this committee and followed the developments closely.
• I remained committed to this committee and followed the developments closely.
• I remained committed to this committee and followed the developments closely.
• If the record developed in this occur.

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• I'm not sure of the exact amount, but I believe there is a threshold. I'm not sure.
• I can't confirm with that exact amount, but I believe there is a threshold.
• amount, but I believe there is a exact amount, but I believe there is a threshold.<00:26:06.520>
• The amendment exempts developers from the bill's requirements, prohibits meetings from being recorded
• The amendment exempts developers from the bill's requirements, prohibits meetings from being recorded

Keywords: House streaming session for Monday, March 23, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House took up the Appropriations Committee’s report on the fiscal 2027 budget, including Senate Bill 282, the budget bill, and Senate Bill 284, the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act. The floor leader described a balanced budget with a $282 million cash surplus, $2 billion in rainy day reserves, and no new fees or taxes, while highlighting funding for child care scholarships and credentials, behavioral health services in schools, Medicaid and SNAP-related outreach, DDA services, domestic violence and rape crisis services, energy assistance, local government disparity grants, and private-sector investment. Both budget measures were special ordered until Wednesday, March 25, and the House adopted the committee’s motion in each case without objection. The chamber also considered several committee reports from Economic Matters, Government, Labor, and Elections, and Health. Among the measures advanced were House Bill 1529 on a Baltimore County local commission on common ownership communities; House Bills 571, 892, 893, 994, 1120, 1166, 1351, 1362, and 883; and health-related bills including House Bills 446, 658, 698, 1015, and 1048. Most bills were amended and then given favorable reports, with the House adopting the amendments and ordering the bills printed for third reading. Several bills drew brief floor questions. House Bill 994 would create a $300 annual registration fee for travel services providers, but the sponsor said it would not add new penalties beyond existing consumer protection laws. House Bill 1166 on front license plate display clarified that a signed statement can shift responsibility to the driver when a front plate cannot be installed, while the existing $500 fine for noncompliance remained current law. House Bill 1351, dealing with disaster mitigation services and MHIC licensing, was explained as bringing those providers under home improvement licensing rules after a transition period, and was special ordered until the end of the session at a delegate’s request. House Bill 1048 on sodium and added sugar warning icons was amended to include a QR code and remove some reporting and education provisions; members also clarified that the bill still uses a 25-gram threshold and that restaurant groups did not support the bill, though it had been worked through with them.

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• It's a source of support to employers to develop their own employment-based dual training programs.
• It's a source of support to employers to develop their own employment-based dual training programs.
• He thinks it will be really exciting to see how that develops and goes forward, and to see what those
• However, without having specifics on how Congress would address the shortfall, we can't model the exact
• cost or the impact on Minnesota's exact cost or the impact on Minnesota's financial<01:43:04.280>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The Infrastructure Planning and Development Division in DFA. So, Mr.
• Joey said the exact same thing I was going to say. Thank you. Okay, excellent.
• circular economy development.
• This is economic development.
• I'm not sure on the exact detail of this.

Keywords: 996, all

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• It is the top school-based youth leadership development organization in the United States.
• That's the exact opposite, Mr. Speaker, of what the people of this country are asking for.
• That's the exact opposite, Mr. Speaker, of what the people of this country are asking for.
• <02:32:19.600> Speaker, That's the exact opposite, Mr.
• Speaker, That's the exact opposite, Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• We review the applications and the requisitions the exact same way.
• One, the city of Clovis has developed an effluent reuse system.
• We are in the process Marquita: organizationally of developing an integrated system that'll actually
• I don't know the exact reasons we pulled out. That was also before I came into this position.
• Some of it is endowed for it's actually college funds around 100, and I don't have the exact numbers,

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• To a replacement to something that is almost an exact duplicate or exact replacement to that work we've
• And so some of that secrecy is vital, but this is more program development, evaluation, assessment to
• It could be simply developing a group of people to come together to then evaluate how do we develop those
• And you start developing it, you learn, you evolve.
• We also want to keep developing them, helping them learn in our style and helping them understand the

Summary: The task force approved the March 25, 2026 minutes as amended, striking language about contracting with a security vendor. Members then reviewed a draft bill on concessions procurement (LC 27.0161), which would raise the competitive solicitation threshold from $25,000 to $50,000, allow requests for proposals in addition to bids, update language for vending and merchandising machines, and clarify where concession proceeds are deposited. OMB explained the bill and said it was open to further changes, including language to address artificial fragmentation, clarify which government entities are covered, and possibly set contract-length limits. Members raised questions about whether the bill would apply to school districts, park districts, airports, and other political subdivisions, and about whether concession agreements could direct proceeds to nonprofits or other secondary recipients; OMB said the statute is intended to require proceeds to go to the government entity’s operating fund or general fund. OMB also reported on other survey suggestions. It said a proposed general authority for agencies to create pre-qualified architect/engineering vendor pools would not move forward, because the existing authority is best limited to high-volume agencies. On legal notices, OMB said it had made progress with the North Dakota Newspaper Association on modernizing online notices, improving ADA compliance, and discussing rate and definition changes. On click-through agreements, OMB and the Attorney General’s office concluded no statutory change was needed after revising internal guidance; the $20,000 threshold was described as a practical cutoff for adhesive, nonnegotiable software terms. OMB also said issues raised by the Center for Distance Education on alternate procurements and food/beverage expenditures had been resolved through policy clarification. The University System gave a brief update on its collaboration with OMB and said it was continuing to review concessions, surplus property, and capital project statutes with all institutions involved. The task force then discussed a draft bill on requirements for new or expanded spending, intended to require agencies to identify program purpose, needs, alternatives, success measures, and budget details, and to report on outcomes over time. Members and staff debated whether OMB or Legislative Council should collect and report the information, how much should be real-time versus periodic, and whether the bill should include full implementation costs for pilot programs. Legislative Council staff said the new program evaluation division is still being built out, that staffing remains limited, and that the office plans to continue working with OMB and the executive branch to refine the proposal before the next meeting. No final action was taken on the draft bills beyond directing further work and follow-up for the next meeting.

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• And like most parents, I want the best for my son's growth and development.
• For students, preceptorship enhances clinical skills, leadership development, and job satisfaction, which
• Preceptorship can strengthen workforce development and reduce staff turnover.
• Preceptorship can strengthen workforce development and reduce staff turnover.
• This proposal is part of our members' multi-pronged approach to improve health care workforce development

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a public hearing focused largely on tax-credit proposals tied to children, families, caregivers, child care, health care workforce development, and public health. A major portion of the hearing concerned bills to expand the state earned income tax credit and child and family tax credit, including H. 3073/S. 1957 and S. 1975. Testimony from advocacy groups, legal services, tax assistance organizations, and health providers supported increasing the EITC match from 40% to 50% of the federal credit, expanding eligibility to immigrant and mixed-status ITIN filers, larger families, younger and older workers, and SSI recipients, and raising the child and family tax credit to $600 per child with inflation adjustments and possible advance payments. Witnesses said these changes would reduce poverty, improve health and educational outcomes, and help families meet basic expenses; committee members asked questions about ITIN filers and expressed support for the policy goals. The committee also heard extensive testimony on S. 1938/H. 3159, An Act Supporting Family Caregivers. Speakers described the scale of unpaid caregiving in Massachusetts and supported a package that would create a refundable tax credit, respite vouchers, workplace and housing protections, unemployment insurance access for those who leave work to care for relatives, a permanent advisory council, and a provision allowing spouses to be paid caregivers under MassHealth. Several witnesses shared personal caregiving experiences, and committee members responded favorably, noting the emotional and financial strain on caregivers and the importance of supporting them as Medicaid and long-term care systems face pressure. Additional bills discussed included H. 3174 on a child and dependent care tax credit, which was presented as a way to offset the high cost of child care; H. 3197/S. 2019 to improve the financial security of family child care providers through a tax credit; H. 3218/S. 1960 to create tax credits for health care preceptors to address workforce shortages; S. 2064 to establish a living organ donor tax credit; S. 2034 to promote healthy alternatives to sugary drinks through a tiered tax; H. 3015 to create a tax-return checkoff for the YMCA Youth and Government Program; and several public testimony ideas including vaccination, literacy, and grade-improvement tax credits. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing, which ended after all testimony was heard.

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• Chairman, Representative, I couldn't give you an exact year.
• Chairman, Representative, I couldn't give you an exact year.
• You really should pay for the cost, at least, of developing that licensure in the state.
• So this might be for development staff, a project manager, a business. future invoicing.
• So this might be for development staff, a project manager, a business. Service.

Summary: The Government Finance Committee met with new leadership, approved the December 11 minutes, and received a series of informational updates on the state’s finances and related policy issues. The Office of Management and Budget reported the general fund is tracking very close to forecast, with revenues about $2 million above forecast and an estimated ending balance of about $397 million, higher than previously expected. OMB also reviewed balances in major funds, including the budget stabilization fund, legacy fund, foundation aid stabilization fund, social services fund, and strategic investment and improvements fund, and answered questions about oil tax revenues and fund management. The Tax Department provided updates on taxable sales and purchases by county and industry, noting Cass County as the largest county by taxable sales and that retail trade remains the largest industry sector. Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus also discussed the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its estimated effects on North Dakota income tax collections, explaining that the projected revenue impacts are measured against a 2025 baseline and that some provisions are temporary while others are permanent. He also reported that primary residence tax credit applications were running ahead of last year, with more than 154,000 received so far and an expectation of roughly 160,000-plus applications. The committee also heard fee-study presentations from the Department of Transportation and the Information Technology Department. DOT explained that driver’s license fees cover only about half of program costs and that the shortfall is subsidized by the highway fund, while also noting recent changes such as the blackout plate and motor vehicle excise tax distribution changes. NDIT described its internal service fund model, current billing structure, and possible future changes to simplify invoices and billing frequency. Legislative staff also updated the committee on office space needs in Bismarck-Mandan and on legislative branch space planning, and subcommittees reported progress on fixed-route transit funding and regional jail capacity, including a visit to the Burleigh-Morton detention facility and discussion of future prison bed needs. No formal votes or legislative actions beyond approving the minutes were taken, and the committee adjourned with its next meeting set for June 25.

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• And I'd like to cite two instances that happened in our schools in our district where the exact thing
• Before the development of a geothermal project, developers need to drill a small number of exploratory
• And supporting the development of affordable housing at no additional cost to the state.
• Keeping kids on probation for too long interferes with healthy development, compounds trauma.
• That's money that we could be investing in youth development.

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