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• Security Council in D.C.
• This is an infrastructure program.
• From a security standpoint, a fence doesn't provide much security if it only covers half of the structure
• So the idea is to have a way out of rooms for security. And room hallways would be totally secure.
• And those would be all secure access again.

Summary: The committee began with roll call, introductions of a new fiscal analyst and a new member, and approval of the March 19 minutes. The first major presentation was from the Office of Management and Budget on the state’s general fund and special fund status through May. OMB reported general fund revenues were running below the legislative forecast by about $76 million, driven largely by weaker individual income tax and sales tax collections, though the projected ending balance remained positive and above the budgeted level. The budget stabilization fund was above its cap and would transfer excess earnings to the general fund, and the legacy fund balance continued to grow. Members also asked about federal funding uncertainty and mineral leasing revenue variability. The committee then reviewed compliance reports and trust fund analyses, followed by discussion of a bill draft for the fixed-route city transportation network study. The draft would create a $15 million general fund grant program with a formula-based distribution to eligible fixed-route transit cities, intended to support operating and capital needs and help match federal transit funds. Transit officials from Minot and Fargo testified in support, explaining local fare and match structures and the difficulty of replacing aging buses and securing federal matching dollars. Several members questioned whether the program should be limited to the current four cities or broadened to future eligible urban areas, and whether local funding sources should be explored further. The committee did not finalize the bill draft at that point and planned to continue discussion at a later meeting. The committee also approved a bill draft repealing obsolete language related to approval of a bi-state authority with South Dakota, after staff explained that no agreements had ever been implemented and the provision appeared outdated. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried. Later, the Department of Commerce and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site presented updates on uncrewed aircraft systems initiatives, including the Vantis radar data enclave, the drone replacement program, and efforts to build a revenue model for Vantis. Test site officials said FAA approval had been secured for the radar data program, replacement of noncompliant drones was underway, and future revenue could come from state and external users once pricing and intellectual property arrangements are finalized. Members asked about Chinese-made drones, supply chain issues, automation, and how the system would manage beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation then presented on the design of a new minimum-security prison and a reentry housing study. Officials said the proposed facility would relocate the minimum-security prison to the penitentiary campus, reduce costs from an earlier estimate, and provide more beds and programming space, with construction potentially beginning in 2027 and opening around 2031. They also described staffing needs, the planned move of women to the New England facility, and possible expansion of men’s housing there. The parole and probation chief described a reentry housing task force studying housing needs for people leaving incarceration, with a goal of developing data-driven recommendations for subsidies and support services; a representative from Protection and Advocacy closed by expressing general support for fixed-route and paratransit funding.

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• We will protect our public infrastructure, our taxpayers, and each other.
• housing security.
• I had that housing security.
• Are we then going to start funding to have security in the parking lots?
• AB 338 is for our workforce infrastructure to rebuild our region.

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• <00:07:21.919> of<00:07:22.120> about folks with on Social Security of about folks
• with on Social Security of about 67<00:07:23.319> million<00:07:24.319> um<00:07:24.479
• It just keeps growing, and it's now impacting infrastructure and all the other kind of spending that
• It just keeps growing, and it's now impacting infrastructure and all the other kind of spending that
• It just keeps growing, and it's now impacting infrastructure and all the other kind of spending that

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• Thank you everybody for being here the time is now 1240 the House Committee on Homeland Security Public
• House Bill 33 would build upon current school safety. measures by implementing security guidelines reviewed
• A permanent residence issued a. social security number there's no way to differentiate on that card okay
• And last session, this bill passed out of Homeland Security. and passed the floor, died in the Senate
• We're not just somebody's gotten the basic four hours from the Texas. and security course that as we

Bills: HB33, HB298, HB 1024, HB 1234, HB 1261, HB1696, HB298

Keywords: electronic monitoring, parole supervision, law enforcement, warrant execution, public safety, handgun license, judgment evaluation, medical advisory board, application denial, gun law procedures, abandoned property, unclaimed property, disposition, handgun, driver's license, commercial driver's license, weapon carry, gun rights, Texas legislature, legislative attendance

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• , both the Canadian law at our borders, both the Canadian and<00:19:15.840> the and the and the
• Yeah, members, we've had a disaster on our southern and Canadian borders in a number of ways.
• So, we're draining the Social Security fund for our seniors.
• <00:20:46.000> numbers<00:20:46.960> and<00:20:47.200> they're social security
• uh fund for our security uh fund for our seniors.<00:20:55.360> We<00:20:55.600> didn't,

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• Please proceed at your pleasure. security enhancements, and the security enhancements, and the deficiency
• Thank you, Chair, for your work on the Capitol security bill.
• <00:04:45.800> budget State Patrol and Capitol security budget State Patrol and Capitol security
• Capitol security bill. Capitol security bill.
• <01:01:26.560> landing out of harm's way to a secure landing out of harm's way to a secure

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• The father of the family worked in security for the American military.
• Many already struggle to access health care, find stable housing, and secure employment.
• Many already struggle to access health care, find stable housing, and secure employment.
• The board should not have to build its own infrastructure to collect the data.
• We don't need to recreate that infrastructure.

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• structures do not fully accommodate the needs of larger rural counties or entities engaged in infrastructure
• Areas facing infrastructure gaps and limited access to capital for economic growth projects require financial
• assistance to support projects that attract private investment, develop infrastructure, and create jobs
• Texas Farm Bureau supports HB 2765 because it will help bridge infrastructure gaps and boost economic
• For rural counties, supporting infrastructure needs for rural economic development.

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• proposals and related materials for applications to support the deployment of fiber broadband infrastructure
• the outside, if there are questions, the green line of completed routes extends beyond Alabama's borders
• But that's infrastructure that you don't see. People like to see things on top of the...
• So, in the areas that we are putting it, are we seeing a difference, or has the infrastructure been put
• So, as we're building our wired infrastructure, we got to look back at our wireless infrastructure on

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• This is a measured correction, protecting recovery, protecting infrastructure, and restoring balance.
• The reins of the presidency are handed over to the next president safely, securely.
• Airports are infrastructure, and they deserve to be treated that way.
• million dollars could pay for the infrastructure in my district that's so desperately needed.
• These actions have reduced fentanyl trafficking at the southern border by 56%.

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer, pledge, and a series of gallery introductions recognizing visitors, local officials, students, and public safety personnel. The chamber first took up a report from the Ethics and Elections Committee on 42 executive appointments; after Senator Gaetz explained that the committee had reviewed the appointees’ qualifications and suitability, the Senate adopted the report and confirmed the appointments by a 36-0 vote. The Senate then moved through a long special-order calendar focused largely on open-government sunset reviews and other policy bills. It passed measures to continue or consolidate public records and meeting exemptions for aquaculture records, agency-held trade secrets, and cybersecurity information, with one technical amendment adopted on the cybersecurity bill. The chamber also approved bills extending the statute of limitations for failure to report child abuse, strengthening regulation of commercial driving schools, requiring human trafficking education for nursing graduates, creating a new injunction for protection against serious violence by a known person, and making the related public-records exemption. Additional bills passed included a nature-based coastal resiliency measure with an amendment restricting dredge-and-fill in Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve, a chiropractic trust-funds bill, specialty license plates, a one-time waiver of late financial disclosure fines, public school personnel compensation changes, the annual Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services “Farm Bill,” homestead exemption clarification for long-term leaseholders, disability-presumption clarifications for first responders, reinsurance intermediary manager changes, patriotic displays in public schools, ADS-B fee restrictions, autism-related law enforcement training and a Blue Envelope program, campus safety policy transparency at public colleges and universities, and veterinary prescription disclosure. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including local vessel restrictions, temporary certificates for practice, and domestic animals. The Senate also debated and passed a bill allowing licensed insurance agents to market health care sharing ministries, despite concerns raised by Senator Polsky about consumer confusion, commissions, and the sale of non-insurance products; supporters argued it restored free speech, religious liberty, and consumer choice. The chamber approved the bill 32-5 after debate. Most other measures passed with strong bipartisan support, often by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, and several companion House bills were substituted in place of Senate bills before final passage.

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• In a state where we are so close to the border, where Mexico and the United States have a trade agreement
• Infrastructure after that.
• Infrastructure, after that.
• mentioning too because this has been a conversation for every year I've been here, which is not bordering
• digital currency from being recognized as legal tender or used as a medium of payment of any contract, security

Bills: SB1206, SB1254, SB1290, SB1421, SB1432, SB1515, SB1563, SB1641, SB1649, SB1670, SB1671, SB1747

Keywords: storm damage, catastrophic storm, hail damage, wind damage, roof repair, roof replacement, post-storm repairs, insurance claim, property and casualty insurance, adjuster, public adjuster, contractor licensing, homeowner protections, deductible waiver, insurance fraud prevention, storm chaser, residential construction contract, workers' compensation, joint check, claim solicitation

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• These cartels then traffic these drugs over the border. and into our communities where they poison and
• Customs and Border Patrol protection not been updated in 20 years. That's clearly unacceptable.
• Securing the border and preventing fentanyl from entering our country is critical to minimizing its availability
• Allow grandchildren who are in the legal guardianship of their grandparent to qualify for Social Security
• our border and then goes out into a network of drug dealers and cartels in the United States.

Keywords: opioid crisis, overdose, naloxone, drug trafficking, law enforcement, treatment, prevention, older adults, Medicaid expansion

Summary: The meeting convened to address the dire opioid crisis affecting communities nationwide, with a particular focus on the alarming rise of opioid use disorder among older adults. Key testimonies highlighted the critical need for a comprehensive approach that encompasses prevention, treatment, and strict law enforcement actions against drug traffickers. Sheriff Dennis Lima from Seminole County outlined successful strategies implemented in Florida, including increased access to naloxone and legislative changes to hold drug dealers accountable for overdoses. Various members expressed a united front on tackling this multifaceted issue, advocating for the expansion of Medicaid and better access to treatment as essential steps to curbing the epidemic.

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• . >> Just to clarify, in every other board or elected body in the State of Hawaiʻi, border commission

Bills: HB2117, HB2155, HB1832, HB1601, HB2297, HB2397, HB1893, HB2533, HB1890, HB2004, HB1810, HB2323, HB1691, HB1671, HB2619, HB1481, HB2314, HB2319, HB2214, HB2488, HB2009, HB2007, HB1964, HB2218, HB1535, HB1977, HB2054, HB2046, HB146, HB2094, HB2181, HB2515, HB2444, HB2385, HB1724, HB1733, HB2416, HB2001, HB1603, HB1753, HB2140, HB1962, HB1963, HB2096, HB1959, HB1960, HB2293, HB2288, HB1752, HB1573, HB469, HB2091, HB1851, HB1688, HB1696, HB2417, HB2375, HB2333, HB2152, HB1881, HB2395, HB1721, HB1921, HB1730, HB1697, HB1824, HB2282, HB2078, HB2321, HB2279, HB1522, HB2097, HB2433, HB2106, HB2274, HB2452, HB1764, HB2438, HB1860, HB2604, HB2118, HB2017, HB2216, HB1934, HB2454, HB2427, HB2207, HB1840, HB1644, HB1645, HB1946, HB1648, HB2324, HB1509, HB1514, HB1515, HB2164, HB2165, HB2283, HB2386

Keywords: arts education, data mapping, task force, creative economy, cultural preservation, workforce development, geographic information systems, agriculture, data collection, statistical program, sustainable practices, Hawaii, aquaculture, biosecurity, food security, sustainable seafood, regulatory framework, interagency coordination, environmental stewardship, invasive species

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• The next thing we want to do is focus on the community, you know, build out that infrastructure to drive
• There might be some infrastructure components here, but we really want to focus on the creative economies
• It was not funded; however, we're working on the infrastructure of that, and I imagine that some requests
• I just wanted to prime everyone here for creating infrastructure surrounding bases.
• Now we're at the rebuilding stage, securing, hardening, and preparing for the runoff that we're going

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• It's called the Secure Data Act.
• So they treat infrastructure like they would railroads.
• They go through a more thorough security assessment.
• Security helps drive the business value, providing secure solutions to the business, and ultimately the
• Is it secure?

Summary: The committee held its first meeting on artificial intelligence and data centers, established a quorum, and heard introductory remarks from Majority Leader Hogue and the chair about the committee’s charge. Members said the goal was to build a factual foundation on AI, hear from experts and stakeholders, and develop practical North Dakota-focused recommendations rather than simply produce a large volume of bills. Legislative Council also reviewed interim committee rules and procedures before the informational presentations began. Staff and NCSL presenters then gave overviews of AI concepts and the state and federal policy landscape. The background memo and presentations covered AI categories and terms, state laws in areas such as consumer protection, algorithmic discrimination, deepfakes, chatbots, children’s safety, health, education, and government use, as well as data center siting and economic impacts. NCSL described a growing number of AI bills introduced and enacted across the states, with comprehensive laws in places like Utah, Colorado, Texas, California, and Illinois, and noted recurring issues around transparency, privacy, liability, and protections for minors. A major focus of the discussion was federal preemption and the tension between state regulation and national AI policy. NCSL said a recent White House executive order and related federal framework seek a light-touch, innovation-friendly national standard, with possible challenges to state laws and possible funding conditions tied to compliance, though no broad federal preemption has yet been enacted. Members asked about Commerce Clause concerns, industry pushback, oversight models, and whether AI policy is bipartisan; presenters said the issue cuts across party lines, with broad agreement on child safety and deepfake restrictions but more disagreement on broader regulatory approaches. No votes or formal actions were taken at the meeting, and the committee recessed briefly for technical issues during the second presentation.

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• The Midcontinent Rift system that runs through Minnesota from Lake Superior down to the Iowa border has
• <00:12:29.399> has<00:12:29.600> been down to the Iowa border has been down to the
• <00:13:43.839> is it widens uh there to the Iowa border is it widens uh there to the Iowa
• border is that<00:13:44.360> potential<00:13:45.279> for<00:13:46.279> um<00:13:
• At SE, we work with our clients, including infrastructure, and we worked with Pulsar to consider ways

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• secured by a an agreement. agreement. agreement.
• As we well know, Kentucky is a border state to many other states.
• As we well know, Kentucky is a border state to many other states.
• As we well know, cross-border projects.
• a certain radius of the state borders a certain radius of the state borders and<01:16:02.720>

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Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation and pledge, established a quorum, approved the prior journal, and received a message from the House announcing passage of House Bills 364, 534, 600, and 662 and requesting concurrence. The chamber then took up second-reading reports, placing several bills on the Rules Committee calendar, and briefly recessed for caucus meetings before returning to floor business. The first major floor action was Senate Bill 11, a residential safe room rebate program aimed at rural tornado preparedness. Supporters described it as a way to use FEMA or private funds to help homeowners build personal storm shelters that could also serve neighbors; one senator opposed it over a fiscal note and concerns about unintended consequences in rural areas. The Senate adopted a committee substitute and passed SB 11 by a vote of 33–3. The Senate then considered Senate Bill 8 on public utilities and PSC intervention procedures. A committee substitute and floor amendment were adopted to clarify intervention standards, limit delay tactics, allow written comments from non-intervenors, and revise transmission-line approval thresholds; supporters said the changes would improve PSC efficiency and protect ratepayers, while some senators objected to a provision moving records from the Energy and Environment Cabinet to the state auditor as politically motivated. SB 8 passed 30–5. Senate Bill 94, dealing with dealer compensation for warranty and recall work, was also amended and passed unanimously after supporters said it reflected agreement between auto dealers and manufacturers. Finally, Senate Bill 197 on economic development incentives was amended to create county tiers, expand incentives for distressed areas, allow cross-border projects near state lines, and correct clerical errors; it passed 36–0.

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• You had the electric vehicle infrastructure and bus conversion, and it originally was $60 million.
• Vehicle infrastructure and bus conversion was one of the appropriations that received funding through
• Ended up submitting for some of those, but of course we have infrastructure issues in reference to that
• There are Arizona students that come in from the border and out on the other side of the border, or any

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• So if you look at this border patrol.
• There have been more DUI arrests than anything related to the border.
• <01:33:47.840> Alliance as far as the Northern Border Alliance as far as the Northern Border
• There have been more DUI arrests than anything related to the border.
• There have been more DUI arrests than anything related to the border.

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• So as it relates to infrastructure, it is trying to encompass everything that relates to infrastructure
• Infrastructure.
• The infrastructure issues are not as serious.
• We have a wonderful infrastructure.
• This does it inside our own borders.

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