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• AND REQUIRED THE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CRISIS SUICIDE HOTLINE BE PLACED ON ID CARDS FOR THOSE IN GRADES
• MANAGEMENT PLAN THAT IS EXPIRED AND THEIR ATTENDANCE HAS INCREASED BECAUSE THEY GOT COUNSELING THEIR GRADES

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• Bill 1 is about one thing: making sure every single youth camp in Texas has a rigorous. professional-grade
• adequately planned for how they're going to deal with those low water crossings, such as by changing the grade

Bills: HB1, HB 2, HB 3, HB 5, HB20, HB 22, HB 1, HB 2, HB 3, HB 5, HB 20, HB 22

Keywords: youth camps, emergency preparedness, safety standards, health regulations, camp licensing, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace, medical examiner, county judge, sheriff, mayor, emergency coordinator, emergency manager license

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• I remember when I was in third grade, there was a producer who came in; they were tapping maple trees
• We not only realize we can grow food-grade oats with this program, but we can do it well.

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• PROMISE YOU EVEN THOUGH I WAS CHALLENGING MY MOM WOULD HAVE SMACKED ME WITH A FLIP FLOP IF MY ACADEMIC GRADES
• BEEN EXCUSED FROM COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE BY THE STATE ONCE HE OR SHE HAS COMPLETED THE EIGHTH GRADE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• IT FAILS TO MEET THE STANDARDS FOR GRADING EXEMPTIONS, UNDERMINES ACCOUNTABILITY AND UNDERMINES ACCOUNTABILITY
• RECOGNIZED AND IT IS CORY WEEKLY IS ON DECK. >> MY NAME IS ANITA I LIVE IN TALLAHASSEE ON THE SEVENTH GRADE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• If it got to the point that it was a much larger scale, say a county-wide scale or something like that
• If it gets to be a bigger scale, we're looking at options.
• Consider the scale.
• Again, we have to think about the scale of the response that we're talking about.
• We have to deal with systems that are really not tested at scale.

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• Projects of this scale are only feasible with access to PFA's low-interest loan and grant programs.
• Projects of this scale are only feasible with access to PFA's low-interest loan and grant programs.
• But rate increases alone cannot meet the scale of the infrastructure challenge that we face.
• But rate increases alone cannot meet the scale of the infrastructure challenge that we face.
• Chair. scale of the problem and that's because scale of the problem and that's because lead<00:20:45.280

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And I realize there's economies of scale, and the more that are produced, the cheaper things get.
• Our project is of scale where it will be gas, nuclear, and some solar, as we talked about the energy
• So I'm not against doing any of this stuff at a small scale, but this is large scale.
• That strikes me as maybe not such a good deal at this scale.
• So, the New Scale Project in Idaho that was canceled, it was... $9.3 billion before it was canceled.

Bills: HB 11, HB 14, HB 132, HB 1584, HB 1606, HB 5061, HB 1041, HB 2286

Keywords: licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 132, Texas Government Code Chapter 418, Public Information Act, confidential records, homeland security, foreign adversary, terrorism, critical infrastructure, emergency response, law enforcement

Summary: The meeting was a thorough exploration of multiple bills, most notably focused on innovative energy solutions and public safety enhancements. Key discussions centered around HB14, which aims to bolster the state's nuclear energy capabilities through the establishment of a Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office. Senators and expert witnesses discussed the potential of nuclear power as a clean energy source and a strategic necessity for Texas's growth. There was strong support for the bill, with various stakeholders highlighting its importance for the future energy landscape. Additionally, other bills like HB132 addressed the need for enhanced confidentiality protections regarding sensitive information, while HB1584 sought improvements in power restoration procedures during emergencies. Overall, the committee engaged with multiple viewpoints, balancing innovation with safety and ethical considerations.

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• This fragmentation precludes the realization of needed efficiencies through better economies of scale
• I guess, uh, I have a question regarding, uh, economics of scale.
• TCQ does not have a sliding scale for quality or water pressure and it's very expensive.
• And there's no sliding scale for quality or pressure.
• There's no, because you're in a rural area, there's no sliding scale on the quality.

Bills: HB 29, HB 685, HB 1633, HB 1689, HB 1690, HB 1918, HB 2010, HB 2500, HB 2608, HB 2626

Keywords: water audit, water loss, water loss mitigation plan, municipally owned utility, municipal utility, water conservation, Texas Water Development Board, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water leakage, leak detection, billing data accuracy, utility validation, water audit validation, water scarcity, water management, infrastructure, public utility, conservation plan, administrative penalty

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• Brian, could you give us a sense of scale?
• So it is not the full-scale application.
• But the idea is to encourage people, either in a large scale or small scale, to have a potluck post-July
• The idea is to encourage people, either at a large scale or small scale, to have a potluck post-July

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The DEIA subcommittee of the Special Commission on the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution met with a quorum and discussed planning for the upcoming Patriots Day period, grant opportunities, and ways to make 250th programming more inclusive. Dr. Trent reported on a Virginia 250 conference and shared examples such as the Made by Us youth engagement toolkit and a Smithsonian-related traveling exhibition. Brian also updated the group on Mass Humanities’ grant programs, including Museum on Main Street, Reading Project Douglas Together, and the Promises of Revolution grants, noting that the latter has $600,000 available and is expected to fund roughly 30 to 40 projects through letters of intent due in June. The committee also noted that state tourism 250th grants are open with an April 11 deadline. A major discussion focused on ensuring respect for Indigenous sovereignty and improving representation in marketing. Members raised concerns that Indigenous leaders were not being treated with sufficient respect in state-level engagement, and they discussed whether the full commission should hear from tribal leaders and whether the subcommittee should recommend a broader conversation at the next commission meeting. On marketing, members criticized recent promotional materials as too formulaic and insufficiently reflective of Massachusetts’ diversity, especially in their limited inclusion of Indigenous people, Black patriots, women, and other communities. The group agreed that the commission should push for more inclusive visuals and narratives, and that there is still time to influence digital and future materials. The subcommittee also discussed possibly inviting the marketing and education committees, or commission staff and the outside marketing agency, to explain the rollout and scope of possible changes. The committee then considered a Utah 250 idea for a July 5, 2026 “America’s potluck” style community event and agreed it could be adapted for Massachusetts as a foodways-focused, culturally diverse statewide activity. A motion was made, seconded, and approved to recommend that the full commission and MOTT promote the potluck concept. The meeting ended with agreement to continue developing recommendations on representation, Indigenous engagement, and public outreach, and then adjourned by unanimous vote.

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• It reduces commercialization risk, and it ensures that technology developed in New Mexico can scale here
• results of this, this technology can Based on the data and the results of this, this technology can scale
• It's really exciting to see something that we developed at a lab scale.
• It's really exciting to see something that we developed at a lab scale come to life in a real-world system
• They have really taken this and scaled it to an exciting level. That's what I'm saying.

Bills: HB248, HB309, HB332, SB48

Keywords: general obligation bonds, GO bonds, capital projects, bond election, property tax levy, state debt, state finance, capital outlay, senior centers, senior citizen facilities, aging services, long-term services, libraries, library acquisitions, broadband for libraries, higher education, university capital projects, community colleges, tribal schools, special schools

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• many ports are in urgent need of infrastructure upgrades to maintain competitiveness on the global scale
• many ports are in urgent need of infrastructure upgrades to maintain competitiveness on the global scale
• Given the immense scale and economic significance of California's retail sector, Given the immense scale
• been effective for localized efforts, frankly small projects, they are not equipped to support large-scale
• been effective for localized efforts, frankly small projects, they are not equipped to support large-scale

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact met on July 11, 2025, and heard six measures focused on small business contracting, ports and trade, local economic development, clean energy transition, tariff impacts, and infrastructure finance. SB 70 would raise the Small Business Procurement and Contract Act contract cap from $250,000 to $350,000 and index it to inflation; supporters said it would reflect current economic conditions, while opponents argued it could reduce transparency, favor larger firms, and strain small businesses’ ability to carry inventory and wait for payment. The bill was approved 7-0 to Appropriations. AJR 14 urged federal agencies to consider the effects of tariff policy on California ports, with testimony emphasizing impacts on cargo volumes, jobs, supply chains, and infrastructure needs; it passed 7-0. SB 781 would require cities and counties to adopt small business utilization plans and strengthen the California Small Business Technical Assistance Program; chambers of commerce and committee members supported it as a way to expand procurement opportunities and technical assistance, and it passed 7-0 to Local Government. SB 227 would extend and expand the Green Empowerment Zone in Contra Costa County, add environmental justice representatives, and extend authorization to 2040; it passed 7-0 to the floor. SB 263 would direct the California Transportation Agency to study the statewide impacts of tariffs, with supporters from the ports, retail, and trucking sectors arguing that better data is needed to guide budgeting and policy responses; it passed 7-0 to Appropriations. SB 769 would create the Golden State Infrastructure Fund to finance major infrastructure projects through a revolving public-private investment model; supporters said it would help address long-term infrastructure needs and prepare for major events, and the bill passed 6-0 to Appropriations after opposition was withdrawn. All measures were reported out of committee, and the meeting adjourned at 10:39 a.m.

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• And it says, "If you operate critical infrastructure, operational technology at scale, you have a duty
• versus teenager-grade in terms of determining the relative robustness of them?
• versus teenager-grade in terms of determining the relative robustness of them?
• versus teenager-grade in terms of determining the relative robustness of them?
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• seated in the third and fourth divisions, guests of Representative Scanlon: students of the fifth-grade

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several committee reports and procedural motions. Members adopted a resolution designating August 8 and 9, 2026, as a sales tax holiday, concurred with the Senate on a sick leave bank petition for Edward Suber of the Department of Youth Services, and suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow two additional petitions to move forward: one concerning contract and coverage standards for health care worker platforms and another allowing firefighters of the Adams Fire District to continue serving past age 65. The House also received and approved a scheduling report for several bills, including two additional sick leave bank measures and a bill on firefighter and police officer age requirements. The chamber then moved through third-reading and engrossment actions on several bills. It passed Senate Bill 2574, providing accidental death benefits for the surviving spouse of a former Boston firefighter, and Senate Bill 2967, addressing ownership and maintenance of the Town Line Brook and Lindenbrook culverts and dams. The House also enacted House Bill 5392, authorizing the town of North Attleborough to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Later, it passed to engrossment House Bill 4716, amending the charter of the city of Pittsfield, and House Bill 5358, authorizing the City of Newton to place municipal charge liens for unpaid local charges or fines. The House observed a moment of silent tribute for Michael P. Higgins of Woburn, recognizing his long service to the community, local courts, politics, and addiction awareness efforts. The session concluded with adoption of an order to meet again Monday at 11:00 a.m., followed by adjournment to an informal session at that time.

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• These are over the maximum of their grade level.

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• He's been a 1/6 grade homeroom teacher in middle school, a literature teacher at Holy Family Classical

Keywords: 914, all

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• Senate Bill 23, ninth grade by Senator Prasaw.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Consumer Protection met for its third meeting of the 2026 session and considered seven bills. The agenda focused on consumer fraud and disclosure issues, including bicycle serial numbers to deter theft, 45-day notice before credit card account closures, prohibiting hospitals and health care providers from storing credit card information without consent, gas station assistance for disabled motorists, deletion of financial information after cancellation of automatic renewals or continuous services, protections for private education loan borrowers and co-signers, and notice of the right to place a security freeze when a consumer credit report is accessed. Several sponsors and members described the bills as responses to constituent complaints or practical consumer-protection concerns. Senator Myrie noted support for the credit card notice bill but raised concerns about fraud-related account shutdowns and possible amendments; one member said she would vote no on that bill but was open to further discussion. Other bills drew little or no debate, with members generally describing them as common-sense protections or overdue disclosures. The private education loan bill was described as increasingly urgent due to federal changes affecting student loans. The committee voted to advance all seven bills. Some were reported to the calendar, while others were reported to first reading or to another committee, depending on the bill. The meeting concluded after the final vote, with the chair noting that vote sheets were available for absent members.

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• And now it's like, hey, you know, let's not even do big, you know, large-scale hydrogen projects.
• I think this is really an effective way of democratizing solar in a way that's safe and small scale.
• This is really small, very small scale.
• So Rule 21 covers down to typical rooftop systems, but this is a much smaller scale.
• with other markets we've brought to scale.

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• layers individually is going to be an expense that is we that we can handle much easier and on a larger scale
• layers individually is going to be an expense that is we that we can handle much easier and on a larger scale
• layers individually is going to be an expense that is we that we can handle much easier and on a larger scale
• layers individually is going to be an expense that is we that we can handle much easier and on a larger scale
• more of a enterprise type way or more of a collective type of way. ...much easier and on a larger scale

Keywords: Technology - Room 216, 18 March, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first considered the reappointment of Thomas Allen Wicker to the IT Board. Members praised his long service, industry knowledge, and the importance of the state’s information technology operations. After a brief question about his past as editor of the Daily Mississippian, the committee voted to advise and consent, and the nomination was reported out. The bulk of the meeting was devoted to confirming the initial members of the new Mississippi Emergency Communications Authority board created under the next generation 911 law. The chair reviewed the board’s duties under Section 6 of the act, including budgeting, grant administration, setting and revising technology standards, improving interoperability and consolidation of 911 systems, recommending standards for public safety answering points, collecting performance data, coordinating technical assistance, addressing GIS mapping and standards, and developing a CMRS grant program for NG 911 implementation. The chair and Senator Deleno emphasized that the board will be responsible for statewide planning, sustainable funding, and helping local governments understand the costs and benefits of NG 911 and shared GIS infrastructure. The committee then heard brief statements from the nominees, who described backgrounds in emergency communications, law enforcement, GIS, EMS, county administration, and local government. Nominees included Danna Diaz, Chief Chad Norman Dorne, Eric Hollingsworth, Paul Sheffield, Scott Trapalino, Terresa Windham, Paul Mosley, Matt Haley, Brian Roberts, W. Willis Willard Johnson, Beatatric Prior, and Sheri Hoampamp. One nominee, Paul Sheffield, had a self-reported bankruptcy from 2002 that had been resolved in 2004, but the committee still moved forward. Each nominee was asked if there were questions, and the committee repeatedly voted to advise and consent, with no opposition recorded. Senator Deleno closed by stressing that the board’s work is critical to the future of first responders in Mississippi, especially the development of a statewide GIS standard and a grant framework for using NG 911 funds responsibly. He said the legislature wanted to avoid piecemeal purchases and instead ensure accountability, efficiency, and a sustainable funding source. The chair thanked the nominees and Senator Deleno, and the meeting concluded after the confirmations were completed.

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• I'm going to talk about three programs that exist and that serve people and could be brought up to scale
• to serve everybody who needs them. ...people and could be brought up to scale to serve everybody who
• It doesn't exist at the scale that could serve everybody.
• It doesn't exist to the scale that could serve everybody at Thank you. ...exist to the scale that could
• So, PACT, GOSH, peer bridgers are programs that exist, but do not exist at a scale to meet the need of

Summary: The committee met for what was described as its final meeting, with members and staff reflecting on the work of the Joint Legislative Executive Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care and noting that future work would likely shift to standing health and wellness committees. The meeting began with introductions and then moved into updates on major initiatives that originated from the committee, including Washington Cares, the Dementia Action Collaborative, and Medicaid long-term care programs. Presenters emphasized that these efforts were developed through long-term legislative-executive collaboration and were intended to help Washington prepare for the state’s aging population. On Washington Cares, DSHS described the program’s development from a 2014 research effort to its 2019 enactment, premium collection beginning in 2023, portability improvements in 2024, and 2025 changes including a grandfathered opt-out fix and a framework for supplemental private long-term care insurance. The agency said benefits are expected to go fully live next summer, with a pilot of up to 400 applicants planned for next January. On dementia policy, the Dementia Action Collaborative reported on the state dementia plan, Project ECHO training for providers, and pilot dementia-capable community programs at area agencies on aging, citing preliminary results that about 85% of family caregivers said services helped people remain at home. DSHS also reviewed Medicaid Transformation Project initiatives, including Medicaid Alternative Care, Tailored Supports for Older Adults, presumptive eligibility, and health-related social needs benefits such as rental assistance, nutrition support, and home modifications. The committee then heard an emerging issues panel from ombuds and disability advocates. Patricia Hunter of the long-term care ombuds program raised concerns about staffing shortages, resident rights, surveillance technology, private equity ownership of facilities, and illegal discharges or evictions. Betty Sweeterman of the Developmental Disabilities Ombuds discussed people stuck in hospitals without medical need, gaps in behavioral health services for people with developmental disabilities, and the need for better workforce training. Todd Carlyle of Disability Rights Washington urged expansion and bundling of community supports such as PACT, GOSH, and peer bridgers to reduce repeated institutionalization and support discharge from inpatient psychiatric settings. Provider and labor panels followed, with nursing home, assisted living, supported living, and union representatives all emphasizing workforce shortages, low wages, Medicaid rate inadequacy, case management bottlenecks, behavioral health complexity, and the need for more flexible care models and stronger accountability for rate increases. No formal votes were taken; the meeting ended with public comment on manufactured housing and closing remarks thanking staff and participants for the committee’s work.