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• </c><00:47:44.400><c> or</c> kids or grandkids of my generation or kids or grandkids of my generation
• </c> basically regarding facility structure basically regarding facility structure and<00:52:03.440><
• You have facilities, yes, that are lacking. Uh, but there is more than just the facilities.
• You have facilities yes that try rates. You have facilities yes that are<01:05:19.839><c> lacking.
• just facilities?

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• </c><00:16:03.079><c> and</c> upgrade our existing facilities and upgrade our existing facilities and
• </c> services you've been so generously services you've been so generously supporting<01:10:31.360><c
• </c> domains to impact all generations domains to impact all generations capacity<01:10:46.239><c> to
• </c> Opening on March 1st this new facility Opening on March 1st this new facility is<01:42:50.280><c
• </c><02:38:26.840><c> we're</c> Youth and future Generations we're Youth and future Generations we're

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Ways and Means and Finance informational briefing on grants and aids was held February 14 and was organized as a high-volume public testimony session with strict procedures: no Q&A, one representative per applicant, one minute per testimony, in-person testimony first, and then Zoom participants. The chairs also announced a recess at 11:00 a.m. for floor sessions and a reconvening at 1:00 p.m. Testimony was heard first from neighbor island applicants, then Oʻahu applicants, with members repeatedly directing speakers to line up and keep remarks brief. Neighbor island testimony focused on a wide range of capital and operating requests. Health and community projects included Hawaii Island Community Health Center’s workforce housing in Kau, Wuli Hawaiian Homestead Association’s learning center and predevelopment work, Rescue Tube Foundation’s beach rescue tube expansion, Puna Community Medical Center’s planned hospital/ER campus, Maui Humane Society’s free veterinary care after the wildfires, Hawaiʻi Care Choices’ palliative care readiness, and the Lyman Museum’s HVAC replacement. Other requests included the Maui Advanced Manufacturing Alliance’s Pāʻia Mill redevelopment, Laua 2020’s preschool and learning lab, Mālama Aina’s USDA-compliant meat processing facility, the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association’s water safety programs, Kaha P Organization’s agriculture education support, Ohana Arts’ youth performance project, Friends of the Children’s Justice Center’s emergency closet, EOA Pacific’s Marshall Islands teacher training, and the Central Pacific Youth Athletic Club’s new facility. Oʻahu testimony included the YWCA Oʻahu/Pythink Center’s renovation of Juliet M. Atherton Hall and its community kitchen, West Oʻahu Community Health Center’s wildfire protection and security needs, the Early School’s playground improvements, Surfing the Nations’ food distribution center expansion, and Sounding Joy Music Therapy’s weekly services for people with disabilities. Speakers generally emphasized community benefit, workforce development, health access, food security, disaster recovery, and support for children, seniors, and underserved populations. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the briefing.

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• ,</c> trucking companies, storage facilities, trucking companies, storage facilities, rental<00:18:26.360
• General from Hardin: Mr.
• General<00:21:44.520><c> from</c><00:21:44.680><c> Hardin.</c> General from Hardin.
• General from Hardin.
• So, that is one small for I as a member of this General for I as a member of this General Assembly<00

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House convened, opened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 96 members present, excused absent members, and approved the journal from March 4, 2026. The chamber also received notice that the Senate had passed Senate Bills 50 and 191 and requested concurrence. Several bills were reported for second reading and committee action, including measures on schools, barbering, virtual currency kiosks, eminent domain, DUI, fire protection, school district reporting, teacher certification, legal representation, cost and fee reporting, dentistry, credit insurance, harmful practices, elections, child welfare, health data, Medicaid directed payments, workplace violence in health care, utilities, solid waste, carbon sequestration, and coal/energy affordability. House Bill 534 was sent to the Rules Committee after receiving prior readings, and House Bill 600 was brought up for third reading and passage. House Bill 600, relating to the collection of delinquent tax bills, was explained as allowing counties to use a consolidated procedure to collect multiple delinquent tax cases more efficiently, requiring county attorney contracts with the Department of Revenue to include that option, and extending to counties some property-tax collection tools already used by cities for delinquent and dilapidated properties. A member from Jefferson raised concerns that the bill could allow foreclosure on occupied properties and warned about potential harm to elderly or low-income homeowners; the sponsor responded that the bill was not intended to remove anyone from their property. The House passed HB 600 by a vote of 82-11, and a clincher was applied. House Bill 662, concerning regulation of low-voltage battery-charged security fences by local governments, was described as a business-friendly measure supported by the Chamber of Commerce and affected industries, intended to define the fences and reduce regulatory uncertainty in commercial and industrial zones without removing local regulation. It passed unanimously, 96-0, and a clincher was applied. House Bill 364, relating to benefits for Kentucky National Guard members, was amended by House Floor Amendment 1 to define Commonwealth emergency pay and hazardous duty for Guard members on state active duty during emergencies. Supporters emphasized compensation for Guard members responding to disasters and emergencies, and members cited recent flood and crash responses as examples of their service. The bill passed 96-0, and a clincher was applied. House Bill 534, an elections bill, was taken up with House Committee Substitute 2 adopted. The sponsor said the bill was the product of work by the Secretary of State, the Board of Elections, county clerks, KREF, and others, and was intended to strengthen election laws. Debate focused on a provision that would remove from voter rolls individuals convicted of felonies even while appeals are pending; one member argued this would disenfranchise people before appeals are resolved and sought to offer an amendment, but a motion to suspend the rules for that amendment failed with only 18 votes in favor. Another member said the substitute was the best version of the bill and indicated he would offer amendments, including changes to the felony-appeal language and campaign finance timing, while also seeking to remove a section requiring federal cooperation. The transcript cuts off during that discussion, before final action on HB 534 is shown.

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• You have to move folks out to other facilities.
• based upon the size of the facility.
• As far as the general street.
• And I will add, we have a mental health facility. and a TDCJ facility across the street from our jail
• In my day job, I'm a general. I'm a general contractor.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• how many of these facilities?
• What's the limiting factor for how many of these facilities could be licensed?
• across 1,200 facilities currently in the state right now.
• It could be, depending on what the facility offers.
• Are these daycare centers babysitting facilities?

Keywords: 996, all

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• According to UC Berkeley's Haas Energy Institute, electricity bills have increased nearly 40% over the
• And if you want an electric vehicle, buy them a brand new electric vehicle.
• I just Googled quickly and found the Attorney General in Texas was very proud.
• So I'm very focused on revenues, generating revenues, and creating economic development here.
• I'm Vice President for Tax Policy and General Counsel for Silicon Valley Leadership Group.

Summary: The committee heard several tax and revenue-related bills. SB 1277, by Senator Grove, proposed a California Cost of Living Tax Credit modeled on the 2022 middle-class tax refund to provide direct relief to low- and middle-income Californians facing high housing, fuel, and utility costs. Supporters argued it would help families struggling with affordability, while opponents, including the California Tax Reform Association and CTA members, said California’s tax system already provides relief and that the bill would reduce General Fund revenue and harm schools. After extended debate, the bill was put on call and later failed on a 1-4 vote, though reconsideration was granted. SB 1287, by Senator Retado, would create a performance-based tax credit for short-line rail investments; supporters said it would improve freight efficiency, safety, emissions, and rural access, while opponents preferred direct grants. The bill was placed on call and later passed 5-0 to Transportation. SB 1407, by Senator Archuleta, would exempt military retirement pay and survivor benefits from state taxes; the author, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, and veterans’ groups said it would help retain veterans and their economic contributions in California, while CTA and CTRA opposed on General Fund grounds. The bill passed 5-0 to Military and Veterans Affairs. SB 1349, by Senator Gonzalez, would direct the LAO to review major tax expenditures for effectiveness and impacts on schools and the budget; CTA and CTRA supported it as a way to increase accountability, and it passed 4-1 to Governmental Organization. SB 1120, by Senator McNerney, would extend the California Competes Tax Credit through 2035 and make credits refundable for certain strategic industries; business and industry witnesses said this would help startups and manufacturers monetize credits and attract investment, and it passed 5-0 to Appropriations. SB 1275, also by Senator McNerney, proposed converting the state sales tax on vehicle purchases into a deductible vehicle license fee to reduce Californians’ federal tax burden; the LAO provided technical testimony, and the bill passed 4-0 to Transportation. The committee also heard SB 1078, by Senator Laird, to let Santa Cruz County voters consider a temporary local tax increase for health and safety-net services, but it was put on call. Later, the committee returned to SB 1314, by Senator Min, addressing youth tobacco and illicit smoke shop sales, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

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• the National Institute of Health, the life expectancy of police officers is much shorter than the general
• Um, so the general meetings would not be open to the public. They may hold public hearings.
• Um, we generate our own revenue by selling electricity, uh, electric transmission and water services,
• Um, While we understand the general principle, Representative Smith and his, uh, cemetery.
• And then just in general, if you're thinking about it, this is a great opportunity for Texas Doge to

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• ,</c> drivers to use the facilities, drivers to use the facilities, the<00:17:30.240><c> bathrooms.
• </c> use the facilities. use the facilities.
• </c> to pay a lot of money for electricity. to pay a lot of money for electricity.
• It's more general than that.
• </c> more general than that. more general than that.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The decisions you make today are for the future generations.
• </c> the general welfare of the community. the general welfare of the community.
• In fact, Canterbury adopted an ADU law that is very generous, much more generous than most of the ADU
• It needs increased staffing for police officers and a facility to house them because the current facility
• to house them because the facility to house them because the current<02:27:38.319><c> facility</c><02

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• generation of federal fraud investigators.
• A serious anti-fraud agenda would strengthen inspectors general.
• but electricity prices rates, in half, but electricity prices rates, they<02:05:44.000><c> haven't</
• Nothing can make up for the sudden loss of this generous and kind-hearted man.
• His steady commitment helped to shape generations of firefighters and to... ...generations of firefighters

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 11, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Is this general fund dollars or road fund dollars? >> This is general fund dollars. >> Okay.
• Future generations. So, thank you.
• from the general fund. >> Okay.
• general aviation airport.
• </c> activate our general aviation airport. activate our general aviation airport.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee approved the October 15 minutes and observed a moment of silence for the victims of the UPS Worldport plane crash. The main presentation was from Transportation Cabinet Commissioner Bobby Joe Lewis on the Local Assistance Road Program/County Priority Projects Program (LAARP/CPP), which was implemented under House Bill 546 and now requires rehabilitation projects to restore roads to original condition, cap funding at $500,000 per project, use a new scoring matrix, include a local match, and submit one photograph per 300 feet of project length. He reported that the 2026-2027 cycle ran from June 1 to October 1 and drew 1,215 project applications from 107 counties and 106 cities, with total submitted project costs of about $121.1 million and about $102.3 million requested after local match. He also said 30% of submissions scored 10s and 22% scored 9s, and that the list of requests and required photos had been submitted to the General Assembly and LRC. Members asked about how scores change over time, whether roads can move from lower scores to 10s, and whether the new process gives a better picture of local needs. Lewis said scores can change based on weather and road conditions, but the new system provides more information and a more standardized evaluation than before. Several members raised concerns about the volume and size of required photographs, suggesting drone footage or video as an alternative; Lewis said the photo requirement has caused confusion and large file uploads, and he was open to considering easier ways to document conditions. Members also discussed continuity in scoring across districts, and Lewis explained that district staff appointed by chief district engineers use a handbook and scoring matrix, with the scores entered into a computer system so evaluators do not see the final score while scoring. The committee also discussed funding levels and carry-forward balances for the program. Lewis said the program began with $20 million authorized in HR92, noted underruns from completed projects, and reported a carry-forward amount that had grown to $355,432.42 available for reauthorization as of October 13. In response to questions, he said the current process concentrates applications into a short window, with 63% of applications arriving in the last few days and 417 on October 1, which created a heavy workload but was completed on time. The meeting then moved to multimodal funding priorities, with Jennifer Kersner of Kentuckians for Better Transportation introducing herself and offering condolences for the UPS aviation incident before beginning her remarks.

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• Fixed income tends to generate less, but it's much safer.
• Fixed income tends to generate less, but it's much safer.
• But in general, we think the program that the SIB has put together for the last 30 years has generated
• But in general, we think the program that the SIB has put together for the last 30 years has generated
• We're talking about coal, but you're talking about fossil fuels in general.

Bills: SB5439, SB6109, SB6304

Keywords: investment, thermal coal, divestment, state investment board, fossil fuels, environmental impact, renewable energy, detention facilities, state funds, privatization, criminal justice reform, Washington State Investment Board, responsible investment, sustainability, corporate governance, 904, all

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• So, generally speaking, that has not been an issue for us. Thank you. Thank you.
• And that's our target each year is about $7 million per year that we try to generate off of our state
• looking at things like electric and access to people.
• And then I can't even begin to give you a number on the facilities that we need to upgrade.
• Are you generating enough money?

Summary: The Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Committee met with a quorum and heard two Department of Agriculture presentations. First, the Director of Rural and Family Lands described the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, which buys development rights through perpetual conservation easements on private agricultural land to preserve farming, wildlife habitat, water resources, and open space while keeping land taxable and avoiding state maintenance costs. He said the program has expanded rapidly since 2023 through streamlined applications, templates, and an online portal, increasing acreage protected from about 66,000 acres through 2022 to more than 210,000 acres, with a higher share in the Florida wildlife corridor. He also said review times were reduced by more than 85 days and that projects under $5 million can move faster under statutory authority. The department is seeking $200 million in nonrecurring funding on top of $100 million recurring, citing 203 existing projects and 224 new applications totaling nearly $2 billion in estimated need. Members asked about the scientific ranking process, South Florida participation, project prioritization, maintenance responsibilities, and whether landowners can exit the program; staff said land remains privately owned, easements are in perpetuity, and partnerships and cost-sharing are prioritized. The committee then heard from the Florida Forest Service director, who outlined the agency’s dual mission of wildfire response and land management. He said the service responds to roughly 2,200 to 2,500 wildfires annually, manages 38 state forests and one ranch totaling more than 1.1 million acres, and receives about 15 million visitors each year. He highlighted the impact of Senate Bill 1638 gaming compact funds, which provided $32 million for land management, recreation, equipment, roads, invasive species control, habitat restoration, prescribed burning, reforestation, and staffing support. He said Florida leads the nation in prescribed fire, with 277,818 acres burned on state forests last year and 2.47 million acres burned statewide, and noted ongoing restoration work such as Picayune Strand. He also described challenges including aging equipment, deferred maintenance, contractor availability, and timber market instability caused by hurricanes and mill closures, and suggested longer-term funding and a higher capital asset allowance. Members discussed timber markets, public communication and marketing, recreation fees, and coordination with other agencies and FDOT. The meeting ended with the chair noting that next week’s meeting would report out agency conversations and budget recommendations, and the committee rose.

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• I mean, in Texas, they have, Electricity and fuel and all those sorts of things.
• I'm just generally trying to understand. Do we have staff?
• That way, if they have that in general funds, that gives them a chance to move it out of general funds
• Thanks. ...or get it out of those general funds. Open for questions.
• nice as the facilities that you're going to encounter at your average public schools.

Keywords: 914, all

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• Concrete plants and crushing facilities to natural resources. HCR 35 to administration.

Bills: SJR27, SJR39, SB22, SB33, SB34, SB37, SB209, SB310, SB326, SB505, SB605, SB618, SB732, SB762, SB769, SB783, SB819, SB825, SB870, SB964, SB1030, SB1080, SB1085, SB1099, SB1124, SB1208, SB1233, SB1314, SB1320, SB1333, SB1398, SB1405, SB1541, SB1567, SB1596, SB1598, SB1625, SB1646, SB1662, SB1750, SB1758, SB1791, SB1804, SB1810, SB1818, SB1838, SB1855, SB1869, SB1951, SB2024, SB2077, SB2078, SB2252, SB2253, SB2368, SB2411, SB2420, SB2425, SB2569

Keywords: judicial conduct, state commission, judicial misconduct, commission membership, constitutional amendment, veto override, legislature power, governor, Texas Constitution, Texas, moving image industry, incentive program, film production, grant funding, job creation, economic development, wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department

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• Hancock. that she was very quiet but I could tell that you married up and now you've got multiple generations
• Randall for all the family physicians who generally volunteer their time.
• have 10 business days and would be subject to $500. daily civil penalty and enforced by the Attorney General
• certainly different than being shot by one of these weapons, but nevertheless the end result is generally
• that a charter school may expand by amending their charter agreement unless they do not meet the general

Bills: SJR27, SJR39, SB22, SB33, SB34, SB37, SB209, SB310, SB326, SB505, SB605, SB618, SB732, SB762, SB769, SB783, SB819, SB825, SB870, SB964, SB1030, SB1080, SB1085, SB1099, SB1124, SB1208, SB1233, SB1314, SB1320, SB1333, SB1398, SB1405, SB1541, SB1567, SB1596, SB1598, SB1625, SB1646, SB1662, SB1750, SB1758, SB1791, SB1804, SB1810, SB1818, SB1838, SB1855, SB1869, SB1951, SB2024, SB2077, SB2078, SB2252, SB2253, SB2368, SB2411, SB2420, SB2425, SB2569

Keywords: judicial conduct, state commission, judicial misconduct, commission membership, constitutional amendment, veto override, legislature power, governor, Texas Constitution, Texas, moving image industry, incentive program, film production, grant funding, job creation, economic development, wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department

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• </c> the general public we're the general the general public we're the general public<02:06:17.559><c
• </c> yes one time lane splitting is generally yes one time lane splitting is generally defined<02:07:
• </c> stopped Lane filtering is generally stopped Lane filtering is generally defined<02:08:01.800><c>
• </c> we go to an assisted living facil we go to an assisted living facil facility<04:10:14.399><c> and
• and you often have to go to a facility and you often have to go to a facility<04:10:17.319><c> that<

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 119-FN, which would allow rental companies registering a rental fleet to choose New Hampshire as their base jurisdiction under the International Registration Plan. The DMV witness said the state already has this capability under the IRP and did not support the bill, adding that no additional staffing should be needed. Committee questions focused on whether the bill would change where registrations are done, what implementation would require, mileage tracking, decals, and inspection requirements. A representative of the Motor Transport Association also said the bill was unnecessary because the option already exists, while noting some related truck-registration and property-tax issues. The chair then closed the public hearing on HB 119-FN with no further speakers. The committee next heard House Bill 612, which would let youth operators renew up to 30 days before turning 21 and receive a temporary license so they can transition to a standard horizontal license without an extra DMV trip. The sponsor and DMV director strongly supported the bill, describing a long-standing problem where early online renewals can trigger another vertical youth license, forcing a duplicate transaction and fee after the birthday. The DMV said the change would reduce confusion and workload, and estimated a one-time system update cost of $48,000. Members asked about whether the proposal was effectively a 30-day extension, how law enforcement would view the temporary status, and whether the system could handle printing and mailing the new horizontal license; the director said the DMV could manage it and that the bill was the best approach. The chair closed the hearing after no one else testified. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 209, which would exempt new vehicles from inspection in the second year after purchase, effectively allowing two years before the next inspection. The sponsor argued the bill would save taxpayers money and reduce unnecessary trips for owners of new vehicles. Supporters said newer vehicles are already maintained through warranties and routine service. Opponents, including the New Hampshire Auto Dealers Association and a service manager from a dealership, argued the bill was not limited to truly new cars, would weaken safety by delaying inspections on vehicles that can still develop tire, brake, and other defects, and could raise costs for everyone else if inspection volume drops. The Motor Transport Association clarified that commercial motor vehicles remain subject to annual federal inspection requirements. No vote was taken in the transcript, and the hearing remained open with testimony continuing.

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• additional pressure on state general revenue or forcing local jurisdictions to raise property taxes.
• OK, and I'm assuming, uh, uh, that this would be for more than one facility.
• This would be for all facilities.
• For our facilities.
• As a safety net facility, facilities, we see some of the neediest in our community, and we know that

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• Texas for economic development projects for general aviation and commercial non-hub airports.
• This rider would increase, uh, or this bill would increase general revenue funding for the Department
• So mainly what it's doing is if you are a general aviation airport, you would qualify for this program
• So currently, There are 14 non-hub airports and 257 general aviation airports.
• Why would the department, why would Tech say we're not going to allow an electric vehicle?

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• Single-sex facilities... ...holds a multi-generational understanding of protecting women and girls.
• I went in to pick up my prescription and I needed to utilize the facilities.
• But we did have separate spaces to go in and utilize the restroom facilities.
• For generations, these spaces have been separated by sex because dignity, For generations, these spaces
• Not all facilities have single-use restrooms.

Keywords: 989, all