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• We will continue to serve veterans as we can.
• So yeah, I also ask that we continue to fund our parks.
• You all continue to do amazing work here in New Mexico. Mr.
• But I think we have to continue to have this conversation.
• That was us trying to make sure the services continued.

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• <00:24:41.600> living round, which we call continuous living round, which we call continuous
• These continuous living cover cover.
• continue to invest in these facilities. continue to invest in these facilities.
• to get us there and this will continue to get us there and this will continue to<00:55:58.960>
• We continue to restore this benefit.

Bills: HF1669, HF4709, HF3531, HF4048

Keywords: tax credits, sustainable aviation fuel, environmental policy, corporate franchise, Minnesota taxation, electricity generation, property tax exemption, renewable energy, incentives, economic development, fuel delivery, tax exemption, retail transactions, diesel exhaust fluid, fuel lubricants, healthcare tax, gross receipts tax, hospitals, chiropractors, healthcare providers

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• I will continue to vote no. I will continue to look at data.
• I will continue to vote no. I will continue to look at data.
• program uh which is a statutory program uh which is a statutory requirement<01:47:27.040> and
• authorization to provide continuous authorization to provide continuous coverage<02:15:33.040>
• balloon<03:08:00.880> time Our deficit continues to balloon time Our deficit continues

Keywords: 981, all

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• What this network would allow us to do is continue that work. As Dr.
• I think this is worthwhile to continue to explore. Thank you. Yeah, thank you.
• This is ongoing work, and so they are continuing to hire coaches.
• They are continuing to provide professional development.
• So thank you for your continued support. Thank you. Appreciate you all.

Summary: The committee heard a series of budget proposals focused on education finance, with repeated questions about whether the state’s investments are coordinated, targeted to the highest-need students, and likely to produce measurable results. On the first item, the administration proposed $1 million for a study of California’s curriculum framework, standards, and instructional materials process, plus $250,000 for supplemental ELA/ELD guidance. CDE and Finance said the study would examine how other states organize standards, frameworks, and adoptions, while the chair and members questioned why California has gone so long without updating some standards, what the study would actually accomplish, and whether the proposal was too vague to justify the cost. The issue was held open. The committee then took up a proposed $25 million statewide literacy network within the system of support. CCEE and CDE said the network would coordinate multiple existing literacy leads, create a clearinghouse of evidence-based resources, and improve coherence across the state’s many literacy initiatives. Members pressed on how a one-time, five-year allocation could support a long-term system, how the work would reach distressed and rural districts, and whether the proposal would translate into classroom change rather than just another layer of coordination. The issue was also held open. Next, the committee reviewed a $500 million proposal to expand literacy coaches and reading specialists and to create a math coaches program. CDE described the existing literacy coach cohorts as producing positive reports from participating LEAs, while the LAO recommended modifications, especially for the math coach portion, including limiting eligibility to elementary schools, setting minimum grant amounts, directing funds to eligible school sites, and making eligibility automatic rather than application-based. Members focused on whether coaches were actually being placed at the schools with the greatest need and whether the state has a coherent long-term strategy for literacy and math investments. The committee also heard a $40 million proposal for training and implementation of K-2 reading difficulty screeners, which the LAO said was reasonable but could be reduced because $25 million had already been provided for training; CDE said the new funds were needed for full implementation, procurement, and sustainability. Finally, the committee heard a $10 million proposal for a developmentally appropriate TK multilingual learner screener, with CDE explaining why the preschool language-identification process is different from K-12 EL assessment and the chair asking staff to explore whether a single, more consistent approach could be developed. The meeting concluded with a presentation on universal school meals and kitchen infrastructure, including a $31.5 million backfill, an $84.1 million increase for projected meal growth, a COLA adjustment, and $150 million for kitchen upgrades and training to support freshly prepared meals.

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• We will continue into the afternoon.
• SB 1278 would not repeal the statutory... ...victims.
• SB 1278 would not repeal the statutory elderly parole program.
• If there's not, I'll continue. Let's... Sorry, if there's not, I'll continue.
• And we have heard that those types of abuses still continue.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Chairman, continue.
• Continue.
• So if I can continue, Mr. Chairman.
• I'll continue to the rates.
• So if I can continue.

Keywords: 908, all

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• <00:19:58.400> the<00:19:58.559> whole 2.8% continues throughout the whole 2.8% continues
• to 2048 which is the statutory to 2048 which is the statutory amortization<01:05:53.280> date
• Chair and and appreciating that we'll be continuing conversations.
• <01:25:56.080> have we'll be continuing conversations. have we'll be continuing conversations
• if you don't mind, but please continue. if you don't mind, but please continue.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• President, if the sponsor would continue to yield?
• It is a bad bill, and it continues to be a bad bill, and I'll continue to be voting no. >> Senator Rhoads
• President, if the sponsor would continue to yield? >> Sure. >> Will the sponsor continue to yield?
• President, if the sponsor would continue to yield?
• Will the sponsor continue to yield?

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate met on June 3, 2026, approved the prior day’s journal, and then moved through a long list of discharge motions and substitutions to place many bills on the third reading calendar. The chamber also adopted Resolution J.2314 honoring the New York chapter of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, with remarks emphasizing domestic workers’ role in care work, labor organizing, and protections such as paid sick leave and family leave. Another adopted resolution, J.2298, mourned labor and social justice advocate Minerva Solla, with senators highlighting her work with 1199, the Young Lords, Puerto Rican solidarity efforts, and women’s organizing. A third resolution recognized Olympic curler Daniel Casper for representing the United States at the 2026 Winter Games. The Senate then confirmed a large slate of judicial and executive nominations. It accepted the Judiciary Committee report and confirmed four interim Supreme Court justices, seven Court of Claims judges, and 21 reappointments/extensions by a vote of 44-12. The Finance Committee report was also accepted, and the Senate confirmed a broad set of appointments to state boards and authorities, including the MTA, State Commission of Correction, Power Authority, NYSERDA, Financial Control Board, public health councils, SUNY and Cornell boards, gaming and bridge authorities, and others. One notable confirmation was Alexander Dockery to the State Commission of Correction; supporters called it the first time a formerly incarcerated person had been confirmed to that commission, while Senator Murray criticized the practice of voting on large nomination blocks rather than individually. The chamber then took up and passed many bills, mostly by wide margins, covering labor, health, education, transportation, public service, criminal justice, municipal, tax, insurance, and environmental topics. Several members explained their votes on major measures: Senator Ramos supported a bill modernizing temporary disability benefits and another protecting construction workers from lost pay when jobs are canceled; Senator Baskin spoke about a correction bill tied to the death of India Cummings; Senator Skoufis described a family-court custody bill intended to prioritize child safety; Senator Mayer backed a proposal to reimburse parents of medically fragile children for providing care; and Senator Hinchey defended a bill requiring employers to report AI-related job impacts, while Senator Borrello opposed it as burdensome. Most bills were passed, some were laid aside, and the session concluded with multiple roll-call votes and confirmations before adjournment-related business.

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• and continue to move.
• and continue to move.
• c> to<00:44:09.000> um Um and we're continuing to um Um and we're continuing to um kind<00
• This includes continued home security. This includes continued home security.
• this program continue um on unimpeded. this program continue um on unimpeded.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Yet that is what they continue to say their job is.
• Continuances are a weighing process.
• been continued for a couple years, claims cases, as I was talking about.
• So in fiscal years 2024 and 2025, continuances were granted in 70.18% 5 continuances were granted in
• And continuances are a... Thank you for that question. Continuances are a weighing process.

Bills: SB1285, SB1289, SB1326, SB1328, SB1329, SB1330, SB1392, SB1402, SB1425, SCR1013, SCR1014

Keywords: sentencing, correctional facilities, multiple sentences, death penalty, aggravating circumstances, juvenile offenses, class 2 felony, foreign donations, election administration, certification, Arizona Revised Statutes, transparency, public disclosure, victims' rights, attorney fees, government accountability, right to counsel, legal representation, parents' rights, family law

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• The Senate Committee on Education K-16 will now continue.
• We will now continue with public testimony. The chair calls us.
• All right, we will continue with public testimony.
• Becky Callahan continued: “Exemptions in the districts of innovation.
• And so we have to encourage them to continue to come in.

Summary: The committee continued hearing testimony on Senate Bill 2252, which would expand early literacy and numeracy screening, parent notification, intervention supports, and teacher training, including math academies and early childhood supports. Supporters from Texas 2036, Good Reason Houston, Texas Business Leadership Council, and several parents argued that early identification of skill gaps, clearer data for families, and stronger teacher preparation would improve student outcomes, workforce readiness, and long-term earnings. They cited low math proficiency statewide, the importance of early intervention, and examples of districts using screeners and data dashboards to guide instruction and resource allocation. One witness also highlighted home visiting as a family-support model, while another urged more funding for pre-K partnerships and stronger support for parents with reading materials and guidance. A district special education administrator testified neutrally, saying the bill reflects practices already used in her district but expressing concern that it could reduce local control and teacher discretion by standardizing screening and tying it to funding. A Texas Classroom Teachers Association representative supported the intent but warned that mandatory math academies and intervention academies could burden teachers if implemented like prior reading academies, and a substitute teacher/teacher-of-the-year witness asked for clearer protections around special education information and pay for alternative certification candidates. After public testimony closed, SB 2252 was left pending. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2253, as substituted, which would phase out routine hiring of uncertified teachers over time, require parent notification when a teacher is uncertified, and expand high-quality preparation pathways such as university programs, residencies, improved alternative certification, and grow-your-own programs. Senator Creighton said the bill responds to the rise in uncertified teachers and aims to strengthen the teacher pipeline with more structured preparation, mentorship, and oversight by SBEC. Invited testimony strongly supported the measure: a Texas Tech researcher said uncertified teachers and fast-track programs are associated with significant learning losses, while year-long residencies and mentored pathways produce stronger outcomes and higher earnings for students. Leaders from Dallas College and Sam Houston State University described successful residency and grow-your-own models, high completion and retention rates, and the need for paid residencies and stipends so candidates can afford to enter the profession. Committee members asked about the difference between mentorship and residency, the cost-effectiveness of paid residencies, retention incentives, and how to scale the model statewide. The committee also adopted the substitute for SB 2253 and later paused to vote out several other bills, including SB 1191, SB 1786, SB 226, SB 326, SB 570, SB 870, SB 991, SB 60, SB 365, SB 1401, and SB 1067, all of which were reported favorably, many with unanimous votes and some placed on the local and uncontested calendar.

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• Chair, um, maybe briefly before I continue on, uh, just to Representative Harder's point about state
• aids to local governments, I'm going to talk about a couple of property tax credits. before I I continue
• on um uh just uh to before I I continue on um uh just uh to representative<00:35:48.839> harter's
• For most types of TIF district, the local government must also adopt a finding that there's some statutory
• finding that there's some statutory finding that there's some statutory criteria<00:58:08.920>

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House Tax Committee met to hear a House Research presentation from Jared Swanson on Minnesota’s property tax system. Before the presentation, the chair announced that the committee would put the governor’s budget on hold until the department could provide the information needed for a proper hearing. The committee then approved the prior meeting minutes without objection. Swanson gave an overview of how property taxes are structured and collected in Minnesota, explaining that the state uses a levy-based system in which local governments set levies and counties collect and distribute payments. He described the property tax cycle, the difference between referendum market value and net tax capacity, and how classification rates shift tax burdens among property types. He also outlined the state general property tax, noting it is split between commercial-industrial property and seasonal recreational property, and reviewed how Minnesota compares with other states, with residential taxes generally around the middle and commercial-industrial taxes relatively higher. The presentation also covered major property tax relief and aid programs. Swanson explained three broad relief mechanisms: shifting burdens through exclusions and classification rates, state-paid credits and refunds, and state aid to local governments or levy reductions. He discussed local government aid (LGA), township aid, and county program aid (CPA), including their funding levels, formulas, and general-purpose nature. Members asked why some cities receive no LGA and how the funds may be used; Swanson said cities with strong tax bases often receive zero aid and that the money generally can be used for the same purposes as property tax revenue. No votes were taken on the presentation itself.

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• Chairman, I would like to say thank you for your continuing commitment to work on this.
• SB 1873 is just a cleanup bill, changing a date and some hours on continuing education.
• And some hours on continuing education. Move for adoption, open for questions.
• This has been a massive opportunity, especially with recent events happening out at our spaceport, continuing
• towards minority shareholders, I believe in this bill, and to be clear, all fiduciary protections, statutory

Bills: SB378, SB540, SB1061, SB1475, SB1531, SB1534, SB1684, SB1824, SB1826, SB2049

Keywords: bail bondsman, bondsman license, multicounty agent bondsman, surety bondsman, Insurance Commissioner, bail bond regulation, bond deposit, forfeiture, deposit ratio, writing capacity, license transfer, power of attorney, surety bond, bail industry, Oklahoma insurance law, financial solvency, administrative action, SB1061, Oklahoma Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act, SAFE Act

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• She continues to serve as the Facilities Management Division Director, a position she has held since
• She's a hard worker, and she will continue to lead that agency.
• I know that she will continue to have support from the Dark Suit Club, but we'll talk about what it really
• And if we have to continue in the subcommittee, perhaps we can get the full committee eventually.
• the EIBA is currently about to engage in active rulemaking, and the memorial language departs from statutory

Keywords: 996, all

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• Uh, and yet we continue to allow, uh, for us to advocate and work on behalf of the communities and the
• and<00:01:48.799> and<00:01:49.759> yet<00:01:50.079> we<00:01:50.399> continue
• /c><00:01:51.320> to<00:01:52.320> allow<00:01:53.600> uh uh and and yet we continue
• to allow uh uh and and yet we continue to allow uh for<00:01:54.640> us<00:01:54.799> to
• last hearing and we had that large discussion about 56.4 and statute 10A.07 about what the current statutory

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Obviously, the $10,000-a-day penalty per violation didn't get their attention to stop, and they're continuing
• you are complying with your mandatory duty under Chapter 13 of the Texas Water Code to provide continuous
• Senate Bill 2662 addresses this problem by clarifying the statutory authority of IOUs to implement their
• And when they continue to pump and the supplier gets hit with a $25,000 a day fine, when the first time
• Rather than curtailing, as everybody else did in the district, you continue to keep pumping.

Bills: SB1169, SB1285, SB1583, SB1611, SB1898, SB1976, SB2160, SB2161, SB2658, SB2661, SB2662, SB2692, SB1055, SB1359, SB2660

Keywords: water service, sewer service, public utility, joint operation, infrastructure, municipality, compliance, SB 1285, bats, bat protection, wildlife protection, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Parks and Wildlife Code Section 63.101, hunting bats, bat possession, bat sales, bat trade, pest control, licensed pest control professional, animal control officer

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• So I hope we will continue to dive into and delve into this issue as we get further in.
• We'll now continue with the superintendent, Tony Thurmond. Welcome, sir.
• I'm in my final year of my second term, and I cannot continue in this role.
• I'm in my final year of my second term and I cannot continue in this role.
• So I'm going to continue listening, and hopefully we'll keep those doors open.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• continuing appropriations are information that... ...the continuing appropriations are information that
• There was a continuing appropriation authorized for that new purpose, though.
• Our employee roles are continuing to become more and more complex.
• And I think we're going to be continuing in that trend.
• We are also continuing.

Summary: The committee met as the Commerce and Legal Services Division and first approved the minutes, then received a Legislative Council overview of the Attorney General’s current budget status and a blue-sheet summary of the AG’s base budget for the next biennium. Staff highlighted compliance with legislative intent items, including FTE changes, one-time funding updates, litigation pool spending, opioid settlement receipts, and continuing appropriations. Members asked about specific funds such as the Missing Indigenous People Grant Fund and the Internet Crimes Investigation Fund, and staff explained the statutory basis and status of those items. The Attorney General’s office then presented an extensive overview of its divisions and budget pressures. Chief Deputy Attorney General Clare Ness described the office’s 14 divisions, the role of the office in defending the state and recouping funds, and concerns about attorney pay, recruitment, and retention. Members discussed whether attorney salaries should be benchmarked across state government and whether more legal work could be centralized in the AG’s office. The office also described challenges with the new-and-vacant FTE pool, operating expense cuts, leased office space, and the criminal justice information systems used to connect law enforcement, prosecutors, and courts. The Crime Laboratory director gave a detailed update on space and infrastructure problems, saying the current lab is overcrowded and outdated, with safety, workflow, air-handling, glycol leak, alarm, and maintenance issues that can delay casework and risk evidence integrity. She said a 2024 study projected a need for a much larger facility and that the preferred option would be a new building on the current health department site, at an estimated cost of roughly $40 million to $45 million. She also reported that backlogs have improved significantly in DNA, firearms, fingerprint, and drug cases, though toxicology had recently developed a small backlog after an air compressor failure. The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, gaming division, and BCI also provided updates. MFCU’s new director said the unit is federally funded 75/25, focuses on fraud, abuse, and neglect, and is seeking two attorney hires while continuing to work with federal partners on cases and recertification. Gaming staff reported continued growth in charitable gaming and electronic pull-tab activity, with concerns about site competition, large trust balances, possible ineligible expenditures, and the need for more scrutiny as revenues have grown. BCI outlined its staffing, drug task forces, ICAC work, and the Missing Indigenous Person Task Force, which is using its $250,000 appropriation to help tribal nations develop emergency response plans and purchase alerting tools such as IPAWS. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

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• going to be a lot of excitement, not only here in Santa Fe but of course throughout the state as we continue
• I encourage all of you to take a look at it because as it does well, we continue to bring areas from
• Ordinarily, those standing committees or those statutory committees, I should say, they do bring on a

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• And to me it doesn't make sense that the penalty for a statutory violation would be greater than the
• Legislation like this that is going to continually increase administrative burdens.
• When<01:56:27.599> you<01:56:27.760> continue,<01:56:28.239> then<01:56:28.400><
• c> you'd<01:56:28.639> start<01:56:28.880> the When you continue, then you'd start
• <02:34:29.600> working and in unable to um continue working and in unable to um continue working

Keywords: 1191, senate, all