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• People are fleeing because they can't get access to high-quality healthcare.
• Health and Human Services look at the healthcare authority, the new healthcare authority, and you take
• Will that help improve access to high-quality care, or will money flow out of state?
• There's $50 million for regional recreation centers and quality of life grants.
• Now, if you have a bill or there's a bill coming up and you have an amendment for it, Council Service

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• And whereas service to all mankind.
• <00:30:13.120> that implementing programs of service that implementing programs of service
• <00:34:37.280> to committed itself to rendering service to committed itself to rendering service
• Bradleyheim ND for his service to Bradleyheim ND for his service to Enterprise<00:38:27.040> Women's
• This is just a quality of life.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Ranging from 20% after 5 years up to 100% after 25 years of service.
• And for the entire panel, thank you all for your service as well. We appreciate it.
• We honor all veterans, including our homeless veterans by attending their funeral services.
• Chairman and members of the committee, I'm so grateful to each of you for your service.
• Uh, ESDs provide critical fire protection, emergency medical services across the state.

Bills: SB 4, SB 23, SJR 2

Keywords: redistricting, election, Texas legislature, district composition, political representation, congressional redistricting, Texas House of Representatives, U.S. House, Congressional districts, district map, district boundaries, gerrymandering, voting rights, election law, apportionment, representation, special committee, PLANC2308, redistricting plan, elections

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• Thank you very much for all your service.
• And thank you for your service for New Mexico.
• The Forest Service needs to come to the table.
• It's a technical service provider.
• Thompson Consulting Services has been helping us.

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• I thank them for their willingness to step up and answer the call to service.
• Senate Print 4448A, Stec, an act to amend the Civil Service Law.
• Senate Print 9966, Comrie, an act to amend the Public Service Law.
• Senate Print 10350A, Ramos, an act to amend the Civil Service Law.
• like fresh groceries in neighborhoods where services aren't available.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and then processed a series of motions to discharge bills from committees and substitute identical Senate bills, which were so ordered. Several bills were also recalled from the Assembly, had reconsideration votes taken, and were restored to the third reading calendar after receiving 58 ayes. Amendments were received on a number of bills, and those measures retained their place on the calendar. The main business of the day was Privileged Resolution 2318, sponsored by Leader Stewart-Cousins, honoring Senator Michael Gianaris with the President Pro Tempore and Senate Majority Leader’s Legislative Legacy Award. The resolution and floor remarks reviewed his long career in the Assembly and Senate, his role as Deputy Majority Leader and floor leader, and his work on housing, criminal justice, voting rights, labor, environmental, consumer, transit, animal welfare, and other major legislation. Members from both parties spoke at length, praising his strategic skill, mentorship, humor, and influence, while also noting his support for younger members and his commitment to family. Several senators described personal experiences showing Gianaris’s mentorship and political guidance, and many referenced his Greek American identity, Queens roots, and interests such as Star Wars and the Mets. Senators also emphasized that he was leaving on his own terms to spend more time with his wife and daughters. The resolution was adopted with broad support, and Gianaris then spoke in response, reflecting on nearly 30 years in state government, the major laws passed during his tenure, and the relationships he built in the chamber.

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• I think that was quality work.
• are impacted by air quality.
• are impacted by air quality.
• are impacted by air quality.
• are impacted by air quality.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• it's a great program um it's a quality it's a great program um it's a quality program<00:34:47.720
• think about child care business services think about child care business services and<00:47:08.240
• Thank you. food service and um uh Hospitality are food service and um uh Hospitality are very<00:50:32.040
• Thank you, Sheriff, for your great service. To testify on this bill.
• Thank you, Sheriff, for your great service.

Bills: HF2582, HF2266, HF2518, HF2039, HF1941

Keywords: child care, grants, appropriation, workforce development, families, YWCA Minneapolis, job training, child development, economic assistance, WomenVenture, economic development, entrepreneurship, women entrepreneurs, business training, financial support, youth programs, funding, employment, Minnesota, American Indian

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• TSCRA is made up of 23,000 individual members raising quality beef throughout the state.
• I am the Director for the City of Dallas's Animal Services Department.
• Currently, Dallas Animal Services has an average of over...
• USDA Food Safety Inspection Service has very specific requirements for meats. So, okay.
• I spoke with several staff at TCEQ that work on water quality.

Bills: SB34, SB119, SB261, SB532, SB1035, SB1245, SB1247, SB1267, SB1442, SB1930, SB1948, SB2078, SB2112, SB2143, SB2155

Keywords: wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department, Texas A&M Forest Service, West Texas A&M University, prescribed burning, fuel loading, fuel reduction, firefighting equipment database, emergency communications, disaster preparedness, rural fire protection, asset hardening, natural resource management, emergency management, large wildfire risk, fire grant funding, fire suppression, Texas Legislature

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• We are incredibly proud to not only provide high-quality education services for young Minnesotans, but
• have to do to get to water quality have to do to get to water quality standards<01:21:10.080>
• <01:28:45.360> I time they're improving water quality I time they're improving water quality
• road water quality is much improved so road water quality is much improved so do<01:32:43.440> that
• believe it's 31 different water quality believe it's 31 different water quality standards<01:40:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• improve our ability to deliver quality improve our ability to deliver quality of<00:31:19.919>
• That is not our uh laboratory services.
• had an evening Health and Human Services had an evening Health and Human Services uh<00:42:33.280
• For the record, my name Health Services.
• on-ramp for the next decade of service on-ramp for the next decade of service to<00:53:09.200>

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• provision of essential utility services provision of essential utility services and<00:05:31.840
• . provide stray horse removal services.
• undermining job quality for Kentuckians. undermining job quality for Kentuckians.
• services services the<00:29:34.520> worker's<00:29:34.960> investment<00:29:35.520>
• , to contribute toward autism services, to contribute toward autism services, supports,<00:48:43.520

Keywords: 958, all

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• We'll begin right away with the Department of Environmental Services. Good morning.
• We improve quality of life.
• We need to upgrade both those state parks to 50 amp service.
• And so with our 30 amp service at Ellacoya and 15 amp service at Lake Francis, that's far below industry
• Again, From a location, could we service that from other areas?

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The hearing reconvened with testimony from several agencies on their capital budget requests. The Department of Environmental Services requested a little over $38 million, with major emphasis on dam repairs and design work for aging state-owned dams, including a $5.25 million match for possible FEMA BRIC funding at Pawtuckaway/Tuckaway and other projects such as Milton Three Ponds, Murphy Dam, and Lakeport Gates. DES also requested funding for state revolving loan fund matches, a Superfund match for the Savage Well site, IT and air-monitoring upgrades, and a new $750,000 cybersecurity request for water and wastewater systems. Committee members asked about FEMA eligibility, the distinction between design and construction money, and the timing and risk of banking funds if federal grants do not materialize. The University System of New Hampshire requested $20 million in state support, primarily $15 million for a major Diamond Library renovation at UNH to create a student support hub and reduce/repurpose collection space, plus $2.5 million each for deferred maintenance at Plymouth State and Keene State. The Community College System requested about $16.6 million across seven projects, led by critical maintenance, campus safety/security upgrades, IT infrastructure, parking and site improvements, HVAC replacement at White Mountains Community College in Littleton, a building management/energy system, and modernization of NHTI’s dental clinic and radiology spaces. The Department of Education requested $29.5 million, including a $4.9 million internal management platform to replace paper-based and siloed systems, plus career and technical education capital projects; Milford’s CTE project was described as being revised after repeated failed bond votes, while ConVal said its revised project would focus on modernizing existing CTE space and adding a security vestibule. Fish and Game requested $1.075 million for three facilities: Sewall Falls in Concord, the Lancaster Armory, and the Bunker Lane Barn in Durham, focusing on structural repairs, security, reconfiguration, and in one case replacement of a failing barn with a new 40-by-60 building. The department also said hatchery work is ongoing but that it is taking a cautious approach because of the planned New Hampton Hatchery and future capital needs. The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources requested $9.26 million for eight projects, including campground electrical upgrades at Ellacoya and Lake Francis, White Lake water system replacement, Mount Washington fuel tank and safety work, Odiorne Point visitor center work funded through parks revenue, roofing and parking lot repairs, Fox Forest office safety upgrades, and historic site repairs at White Island and Fort Constitution. Members asked about revenue-based capital, the stability of the parks fund, and flexibility in choosing projects as bids come in. The Department of Transportation began its presentation at the end of the transcript, but its detailed requests were not yet discussed.

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• childcare associations, and educational service providers.
• BRAC comes in and looks at the quality of life for the service members that live on base and off base
• So quality of life for the troops.
• The service members that serve on or near a live off base and eventually service members want to move
• of life, the quality of life in our community degrade.

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• Department of Human Services as the Department of Human Services as the manager<00:23:51.040> of
• Quality Learning Center closed.
• Quality Learning Center closed.
• Quality Learning Center. Quality Learning Center.
• especially as it relates to the Quality especially as it relates to the Quality Learning<01:39:34.600

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Everybody talks about quality of life.
• People need access to services in their community.
• We want them to improve their quality of life.
• I went to college, worked there, worked for the Forest Service, fought fires with the Forest Service,
• Eight of these are USDA inspected by the Food Service Inspection Service.

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• <00:32:37.440> experience boards or public service experience boards or public service experience
• And thank you, Lou, for your service.
• And thank you to the for your service.
• <01:50:04.639> Control Members of the Air Quality Control Members of the Air Quality Control
• <01:51:59.440> Board Um one for the Financial Services Board Um one for the Financial Services

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the March 9, 2026 journal, and received committee reports on several appointments and bills. The education committee recommended confirmation of appointments to the Charter School Institute Board and the Colorado Mesa University Board of Trustees. The judiciary committee reported several measures, including Senate Bills 75, 132, 104, and 112 and House Bills 1017 and 1103, with recommendations ranging from amendment to favorable referral to the committee of the whole, and some placement on the consent calendar. The chamber also received multiple House messages transmitting House Joint Resolution 1020 and a number of House bills, many of which were passed on third reading and sent to the Revisor of Statutes. The Senate then moved out of order to consider Senate Joint Memorial 002 honoring former Senator Lewis H. Ent. The memorial recounted his service as a Marine in the Korean War, his work as a farmer and county commissioner, and his long legislative career in the House and Senate, with emphasis on agriculture, water policy, natural resources, veterans affairs, and local government. Several members and former members spoke in support, describing him as a mentor, a relentless advocate for the San Luis Valley and its water issues, and a respected colleague. Representative Martinez and Senators Hillman and Jones offered personal recollections of working with him and his influence on their service. The Senate suspended Rule 31A to allow remarks from House members and former senators, then adopted SJM 002 by a unanimous 35-0 vote. The memorial directs copies to members of Ent’s family, and Minority Leader Simpson requested that the current roll call be added as co-sponsors, with no objection noted.

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• These partnerships benefit local farms and directly enhance the nutritional quality of the meals our
• These partnerships benefit local farms and directly enhance the nutritional quality of the meals our
• Farm-to-school programs not only improve the quality of school meals, but also help shift perceptions
• Our families are grateful for the high-quality California-grown produce we are able to offer, and our
• Our families are grateful for the high-quality California-grown produce we are able to offer, and our

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Agriculture met with an initial quorum delay, then heard four items: AJR 6 on protecting federal funding for the Local Food for Schools and Child Care program, AB 732 on abandoned agricultural land, AB 1042 on honeybee health, and consent item AB 1506. The chair reviewed hearing procedures and public comment rules before moving through the file in order. AJR 6, authored by Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry, urged federal officials to preserve funding for local food programs that connect California farmers with school meals and food banks. Supporters, including a farm owner and a school nutrition director, said the program benefits children’s nutrition, helps small farms, and strengthens local economies. There was no opposition, and the committee members who were present voted to adopt the resolution; later absent members were added, bringing it to eight votes and sending it out. AB 732, by Assemblymember Macedo, would give county agricultural commissioners a faster enforcement tool against abandoned or neglected orchards and vineyards by allowing civil penalties instead of relying only on liens. Testimony from growers and a county agricultural commissioner described pest infestations, economic losses, and high abatement costs tied to neglected land, and the bill was presented as a response to SGMA-related fallowing and low commodity prices. The committee voted due pass to the Judiciary Committee, and after absent members were added it also reached eight votes. AB 1042, by Assemblymember Ransom, proposed a Managed Honeybee Health Program with grants, research, technical assistance, and an expanded advisory committee to support pollinators essential to California crops. Witnesses from the fresh fruit and beekeeping sectors emphasized that bee declines threaten crop production and the broader agricultural economy. The committee voted due pass to Appropriations, and the bill ultimately received eight votes. The consent calendar item, AB 1506, was also approved and sent to Appropriations.

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• They weren't able to help him because the services provided were rendered while the company was still
• to the medical legal system as related, uh, to any decedent and provide an equally crucial service to
• I just wanted to thank you for your service. Uh, I appreciate it.
• So thank you for being with us this morning and thank you again for your service.
• Likewise, and thank you for your service and for making the trek to your state house. Thank you.

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• services systems recommendations. services systems recommendations.
• human services systems function. human services systems function.
• It is a must-have for the safety and quality of the service provided young children.
• It is a must-have for the safety and quality of the service provided young children.
• quality child care. quality child care.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Air quality.
• And that's why I'm curious about the environmental quality.
• The path to repair and service after the sale.
• within five business days, and also a manufacturer-authorized service provider.
• And so they're not offering the same service They're not offering the same service that has been required

Summary: The Senate Commerce Committee met on May 13 with a quorum present and approved the prior meeting minutes. The committee then heard and advanced a series of House bills, many of them described as modernization or consumer-protection measures. HB 555, as amended, expands the definition of financial exploitation under the Protection of Eligible Adults from Financial Exploitation Act, adds training and transaction-delay provisions for financial institutions, and was reported favorably after technical and substantive amendments. HB 1166 creates a disclosure form for vacant residential property transactions and was also reported favorably. HB 267, which changes how candidates for the Louisiana Board of Home Inspectors are submitted to the governor, and HB 1195, which updates rules and penalties for athletic contests, exhibitions, and sports-agent/NIL regulation, were each moved favorably without objection. The committee also advanced several licensing and regulatory bills. HB 917 modernizes life safety and property protection licensing by reducing burdens on some employees and moving to a three-year license cycle; it was reported favorably. HB 1230 overhauls Louisiana’s money transmission laws, replacing older statutes with a new framework for digital payments and stronger consumer protections; a technical amendment was adopted and the bill was reported as amended. HB 1103, described as opening Louisiana for business in certain commerce areas, was reported favorably. HB 478 requires utility bills to clearly label and reimburse overcharges within 90 days and was reported favorably. HB 1096 gives electric cooperatives an opt-out from a prior law allowing boards to amend bylaws without member approval, and HB 921 modernizes private security licensing while restoring penalties for unlicensed activity; both were reported favorably, with HB 921 amended. HB 548 adds CPA licensure pathways to help address shortages, especially in rural areas, and was also reported favorably. Several bills drew more extensive discussion. HB 670 would promote wood pellet manufacturing and related workforce development; supporters argued it could create jobs and help manage timber waste, while an opponent warned about pollution, environmental violations, and the risks of biomass facilities. Committee members raised concerns about permitting and environmental oversight, but the bill was ultimately reported favorably, with discussion of possible follow-up with DEQ. HB 259, dealing with BEAD broadband projects, extends notice requirements before excavation, requires coordination with utility operators, and addresses damage reimbursement; an amendment was adopted and the bill was reported as amended. HB 848 clarifies repair obligations for ATV and golf cart sellers, aiming to ensure consumers have meaningful repair access and to level the playing field between small dealers and big-box retailers; it was reported favorably after questions about enforcement and service requirements. The committee also heard HB 672 and HB 670 as economic-development measures tied to brick manufacturing and wood pellets, respectively, and both were moved favorably. At the end of the meeting, the chair announced that remaining bills would be carried over to the following week, and the committee adjourned.