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• So those back-and-forths would not necessarily be included in the data because the way the statutory
• And also remember, too, that although we're talking about the statutory deadlines, if you're the applicant
• you're thinking about trying to get to construction, that back and forth does matter, even if the statutory
• Those new codes get adopted every three years with state amendments, and we have heard from developers

Summary: The Senate Housing Committee heard presentations on a range of housing finance, permitting, and affordability tools. Chattanooga described its affordable housing PILOT program, which uses a per-unit property tax abatement tied to the rent loss from providing affordable units, with a 15-year term and annual compliance monitoring. Committee members asked about the program’s structure, whether it had been used elsewhere, and who was participating; the presenter said the first mixed-income project would bring 278 units with 42 affordable units and that the model was attracting private market-rate developers. Shoreline then described its MFTE and inclusionary zoning approach, emphasizing that longer tax exemption periods and station-area zoning changes had helped spur development, with most current pipeline projects concentrated near light rail stations. The committee also heard from the Municipal Research Services Center and the Department of Commerce on tax increment financing, proportional impact fees, and permit timelines. Commerce explained that TIF can fund public improvements such as roads, utilities, broadband, and some affordable housing or child care facilities, while proportional impact fee guidance is intended to help jurisdictions charge fees more closely aligned with actual project impacts. On permit timelines, Commerce presented its first annual report under recent law changes, using 2024 as a baseline year and noting that reported timelines were generally longer than statutory goals; members asked about outliers, paper versus electronic processing, and whether back-and-forth between applicants and staff was driving delays. Commerce said it would follow up with more data, including on CHIP funding and permit reform practices. Several local governments then shared permitting process improvements. Auburn reported relatively short review cycles and described its move to fully electronic permitting, internal performance standards, and a stock plan program that speeds review for repeated home designs. Bellevue described an AI permitting pilot with a local startup to help with pre-application questions, document triage, and plan review, aiming to reduce incomplete applications and revision cycles. Seattle presented a pilot for accessory dwelling unit co-development in which a mission-driven partner would help homeowners split lots, finance, build, and manage ADUs, with the homeowner eventually buying out the partner and retaining ownership; committee members asked about rent setting, management fees, and default risk, and staff said they would follow up. The committee also heard brief overviews of community land trusts and limited equity cooperatives as permanent affordability models, with presenters urging continued state and local funding support and policy recognition for these approaches.

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• These changes would be best supported by other refinements to the program's statutory structure.
• So, the statutory deadline will be April 2nd? That's correct, right now it's April 2nd. Okay.
• Just really quickly on the technical amendments and changes to ensure that we're implementing the program
• Additionally, there are other statutory changes that we believe can guarantee more predictability for

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• OCA is moving ahead of required statutory timelines without taking into consideration the chaotic environment
• Since that time, HCAI has met all of the statutory milestones, including substantially completing the
• The $600 million loan repayments are set in statute, and the administration is not proposing any statutory
• language to amend these repayments. payments.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It just kind of walks you through each of those phases and includes some of those statutory dates that
• turn to the following page, uh, you'll see the capacity under the three major constitutional and statutory
• Well, the Constitution prohibits that, so it would require a constitutional amendment.
• And right now for those of you who may not know, the state is subject to 5 different statutory and constitutional

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• It just kind of walks you through each of those phases. and include some of those statutory dates that
• in HB 1. to the following page, you'll see the capacity under the three major constitutional and statutory
• Well, the Constitution prohibits that, so it would require our constitutional amendment.
• local level and right now for those of you who may not know The state is subject to five different statutory

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• We have statutory authorization for another state veterans cemetery near Bemidji.
• I see you have an amendment coded A1. Would you please explain your amendment?
• The amendment just kind of clarifies things.
• Any questions on the amendment? All those in favor of adopting the amendment, please say aye.
• Chair Bliss, your bill is before us as amended. Please begin your testimony.

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• The applicant has actually now recently amended their application.
• The district intentionally violated a statutory, so it's its own rule. making or the Constitution.
• The Chai moves without amendment be reported favorably to the full House with the recommendation that
• The chair moves that House Bill 2692 without amendment be reported favorably to the full House.
• The committee substitute properly amends section 16.062 of the Water Code.

Bills: HB1520, HB1525, HB1530, HB1535, HB2068, HB2091, HB2347, HB2372, HB2805, HB2815, HB2867, HB3154, HB3482, HB3483, HB3663, HB3781, HB3901, HB3915, HB4135, HB4153, HB4158, HB4329, HB4331

Keywords: Angelina and Neches River Authority, river authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Sunset Act, Special District Local Laws Code, local government, natural resources, board of directors, director training, board governance, public testimony, open meetings, public information, conflict of interest, ethics, complaint system, general manager, board president, staggered terms, removal of director

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• Chair: Seeing none, are there any amendments to the bill? No amendments?
• Chair: Seeing none, any amendments to the bill? No amendments. Any public testimony on the bill?
• Chair Fabricio: Seeing no more questions, are there amendments to the bill? There is an amendment.
• Members, are there questions on the amendment? Questions on the amendment?
• Seeing none, are there amendments to the amendment? Is there public testimony on the amendment?

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• House Bill 2071 amended Chapter 303 to include many of the guardrails that Chairman Murphy proposed,
• The audits require examination of a transaction's compliance with the new statutory requirements under
• Hearing no questions, the Chair moves that House Bill 198 without amendments be reported to the full
• Hearing no questions, the Chair moves that House Bill 333 without amendments be reported to the full
• House Bill 467 would create a statutory process to dissolve the Cedar Creek Hospital District and would

Bills: HB21, HB211, HB223, HB323, HB524, HB530, HB636, HB762, HB21, HB211, HB223

Keywords: housing finance, multifamily residential, low income, tax exemption, audit requirements, affordable housing, local government, development bonds, housing assistance, financial assistance, low income housing, community support, affordability, veterans housing, community involvement, air conditioning, tenant support, healthcare, elderly, taxation

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• There are some statutory requirements. Correct. Yeah, absolutely.
• Would you be willing to entertain an amendment to change that to 'substantially conforms' as opposed
• Senate Bill 1581 amends current law to give 90 days instead of 45 days to gather signatures to impanel

Keywords: 914, all

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• So, we would appreciate your support to amend the Kentucky Healthcare Workforce Development Fund to include
• So, we would appreciate your support to amend the Kentucky Healthcare Workforce Development Fund to include
• It's statutory cleanup for the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Council.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 510, which passed with a favorable expression by unanimous roll call vote and then received consent without opposition. The bill’s specific subject was not discussed in the excerpt, but the chair congratulated the sponsor after the vote. House Bill 176, sponsored by Rep. Kim Moser with testimony from Corey Meadows of the Kentucky Medical Association, would create a framework for insurers to offer waiver programs that reduce prior authorization requirements for health care providers. The sponsor said the bill was intended to cut red tape and improve transparency, and noted that the language had been worked out with insurers. The committee voted unanimously to pass the bill with favorable expression and then approved consent. House Bill 266, sponsored by Rep. Peyton Griffee with testimony from Dr. Kelly Ellis of Eastern Kentucky University, would add audiology and speech-language pathology to the credentials eligible for the Kentucky Healthcare Workforce Investment Fund. Supporters said these professions are critical to care across the lifespan and that their education and licensure requirements fit the fund’s purpose of retaining health professionals in Kentucky. The bill passed unanimously with favorable expression and consent, with Sen. Nemes briefly explaining his support based on workforce development experience. House Bill 393, sponsored by Rep. Rebecca Raymer with testimony from McKenzie Wallace of the Alzheimer’s Association, made cleanup changes to the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Council, added a caregiver council slot, and required the council to develop and distribute an early detection and diagnosis toolkit for health care providers. The committee passed the bill unanimously with favorable expression and consent. Sen. Mills explained his yes vote in memory of his father, who had Alzheimer’s disease.

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• provisions of HB 6027 by our Vice Chair that we passed unanimously earlier this month to better align the statutory
• Seeing none, are there any amendments to the bill? No amendments.

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• The bill applies all statutory requirements on CPR trainings relating to instruction, certification,
• There are no amendments. Yes, I move SB 1009 with a due pass recommendation. You heard that.
• There are no amendments. Is there any further discussion?

Bills: SB1009

Keywords: cardiopulmonary resuscitation, AED training, high school curriculum, public school, safety training, emergency response, 1182, all

Summary: The committee meeting began with member and staff introductions, followed by consideration of SB 1009, which would expand Arizona high school emergency response training to include instruction on using automated external defibrillators (AEDs) alongside CPR. The sponsor, Senator Kavanaugh, argued the bill would improve school safety, cost schools nothing because it would be folded into existing CPR instruction, and would help students and staff respond to sudden cardiac arrest. Supporters included the American Heart Association and student witnesses, who emphasized that AED and CPR training can save lives and should be available in schools. The Arizona Education Association opposed the bill, saying it adds an unfunded mandate, could take instructional time away from core subjects, and may require staff time and resources that schools do not have. The Arizona School Boards Association was neutral but raised concerns about funding and implementation, especially for rural districts. During questions, senators debated whether AED instruction is already included in existing CPR standards and whether the bill would create new costs. Senator Kavanaugh said many programs already include AED training and that the bill simply ensures it is part of all school CPR instruction. Opponents questioned the lack of a fiscal note and the reliance on tax credit funding. After discussion, the committee voted on SB 1009 and passed it with a due pass recommendation by a 5-2 vote. Senators Diaz and Brown voted no, while Senators Dunn, Mesnard, Miranda, Werner, and Angius voted yes.

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• There is one amendment. Take up amendment barcode 834316 by Senator Trumbull.
• Any debate on the amendment? Senator Trumbull, you're recognized to close on the amendment.
• All in favor of the amendment say aye. All those opposed? The amendment is adopted.
• Are there questions on the amendment? Any debate on the amendment?
• All in favor of the amendment say aye. All those opposed? The amendment is adopted.

Summary: The Banking and Insurance Committee took up several bills, beginning with CS/SB 326, which modernizes Florida’s curator statute in probate law by clarifying when curators may be appointed, what they may do, and the oversight required. The bill was reported favorably without opposition. The committee then heard SB 1256 on pharmacy audits, which would require PBM audits of pharmacies to follow uniform standards and provide due process protections; pharmacists testified in support, describing current audits as burdensome and conflicted. That bill was also reported favorably. Members next considered CS/SB 598 on funeral, cemetery, and consumer services. An amendment was adopted removing provisions on civil damage caps and phasing out direct disposers, and the bill was then reported favorably. SB 632, dealing with transportation network company insurance, would set coverage requirements for the period after a ride is accepted but before pickup; an opponent argued the existing insurance framework should not be reduced, but the bill passed on a divided vote and was reported favorably. CS/SB 786 on trusts, creating a nonjudicial process to close uncontested trusts and discharge trustees, was supported by banking and legal groups and reported favorably. The committee then took up CS/SB 1110 on Medicaid, health insurance, and HMO coverage for orthotics and prosthetics. A delete-all amendment clarified eligible recipients, and the bill drew extensive emotional testimony from amputees, parents, and advocates describing the high cost of activity limbs and the benefits for children’s health and participation. Several senators praised the testimony and the policy, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, SB 1588 on legal tender refined last session’s gold-and-silver law, and SPB 7044 created related public-records exemptions for custodians of gold and silver; both were reported favorably, with SPB 7044 adopted as a committee bill. The meeting ended with senators recording additional affirmative votes on selected bills and adjournment.

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• We will show that amendment is adopted. So now we're on the amendment.
• Are there questions on the amendment? >> Seeing no questions on the amendment.
• Do we have appearance cards on the amendment? No appearance cards on the amendment.
• Is there debate on the amendment seeing no debate is their opposition to the to the amendment, seeing
• The amendment is accepted as presented and now we're back on the bill as amended.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• monitoring the cellphone-free schools program grant, and finally, we are advancing a red book and statutory
• This vacancy management strategy allows OEQA to meet statutory responsibilities while controlling costs
• First, OEQA consistently uses appropriated carryover funds to support ongoing statutory responsibilities
• in the2027 request the remaining items represent ongoing operational needs tied directly to OEQA statutory
• The reduction does not affect staffing, statutory responsibilities, or the quality of OEQA's work and

Keywords: 914, all

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• The current residency requirements for non-civil service departments are replaced with a new statutory
• House 4173, enact amending special legislation establishing the Acton Memorial Library, and House 4174
• Regarding H. 4173, which amends the Acton Memorial Library... community today.
• Regarding H4173, which it amends the Act in Memorial Library, the establishment of the Acton Memorial
• They have the statutory scheme for sewer betterments. It's how they wrote it.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee opened its hearing with procedural remarks, including a strict three-minute testimony limit, livestream instructions, and a July 1 deadline for written testimony. Chairs Lewis and Rauch then heard testimony on a wide range of municipal home rule petitions and related bills, with many local officials and advocates being taken out of order because of the large turnout. A major topic was firefighter residency. Representatives of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts and Sen. Keenan supported H. 2260/S. 1449, which would replace the current 15-mile residency rule for non-civil-service fire departments with a negotiable standard, generally allowing residency within 15 miles and permitting expansion through collective bargaining. Supporters said the change would improve recruitment and retention amid the housing crisis and create parity with civil-service departments. Acton Fire Chief Anita Arnhum and Sen. Senna also backed H. 4168 for Acton, making similar arguments about recruitment, paramedics, and the need for local flexibility. The committee also heard strong support for charter overhaul petitions for Somerville and Lynn. Somerville officials, including Rep. Barber, Mayor Ballantyne, Councilor Jake Wilson, and charter committee member Beverly Schwartz, described a years-long public process to replace an 1890s-era charter with a modern document emphasizing transparency, public participation, clearer governance, and a possible change to the mayor’s term length. Lynn Mayor Nicholson similarly supported a charter update to modernize city operations and financial procedures. Cambridge-related charter and procurement reforms were also briefly endorsed by Rep. Cabral. Other bills discussed included a proposal by Sen. Eldridge and Rep. Scarsdale to create a state grant program for municipal sustainability directors, and regional school finance bills supported by Rep. Lanatra and Jason Frazier to expand special education reserve funds and create a regional school assessment reserve fund. Acton witnesses also supported library governance changes and a checkout bag charge proposal. The committee heard sharply divided testimony on Quincy’s H. 3897, a 50-year lease extension for Quarry Hills/Granite Links: Quincy officials and business supporters praised the public-private partnership and future investment potential, while residents argued the lease was too long, should be competitively bid, and deserved more oversight and auditing. The hearing also included testimony on Boston trash truck noise restrictions and a PEG access/cable funds bill supported by Mass Access, as well as a Southwick petition to elect part of the Conservation Commission, which one select board member opposed as contrary to current law and good governance.

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• amendment.
• you would pass the amendment.
• you would pass the amendment.
• you would pass the amendment.
• <05:05:30.920> to<05:05:31.080> the amendment the amendment speaks to the amendment

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• as amended.
• <00:36:08.240> Amendment<00:36:08.839> thank bill as Amendment thank bill as Amendment
• The question was put on the amendment, and the amendment was adopted.
• The amendment is adopted. The motion before us now is ought to pass with amendment.
• The amendment is adopted. The motion before us now is ought to pass with amendment.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• just pass with amendments.
• <00:53:51.720> making forward um with amendments making forward um with amendments making
• > a technical amendments adding in a technical amendments adding in a defective<00:53:53.720><
• moving this forward with amendments moving this forward with amendments though<00:54:41.720>
• consideration passing with amendments consideration passing with amendments adding<00:59:23.000>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a series of transportation-related bills. SB 21 on water carriers would create an inflationary cost index mechanism; DOT, Agriculture, DCCA, the PUC, and several harbor and logistics interests supported it, while Pacific Transfer opposed. SB 1478 would require vessel masters to follow harbor master evacuation orders during emergencies; DOT clarified it applies only to commercial ports, with support from Hima and the Harbor Users Group and opposition from the Hailongm Association. SB 108 would authorize DOT to regulate vessel noise near commercial harbors; the White Harbor Users Group opposed, while DOT said it supported the intent but warned the bill may be preempted by federal law. SB 1475 would raise the bond ceiling for harbor improvement projects from $100 million to $600 million, and SB 1473 would cap central services assessments on DOT funds at $5 million and tie them to CPI; DOT supported both, and Budget and Finance explained the central services fee is generally a 5% deduction from special funds with some statutory exceptions. The committee also heard SB 1402 on securing mooring lines in state commercial harbors, which drew support from the General Contractors Association of Hawaii and the Hawaii Longline Association. SB 1522 on vehicle title transfers was supported by the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Customer Services. SB 599 would require DOT or counties to scan deceased cats and dogs for microchips before disposal; DOT said it would provide scanners, the Hawaiian Humane Society and a private witness strongly supported the bill, and the committee discussed that the measure would not charge pet owners and that Oʻahu microchip rates are about 80% for dogs and 70% for cats. SB 1025 would allow service and non-service animals on mass transit under certain conditions; DHS offered comments, Maui and Honolulu opposed, while the Hawaiian Humane Society, the Environmental Caucus, and others supported it, and an opponent raised concerns about large pets, service animals, and the need for size and off-peak restrictions. Later, the committee heard SB 1096 on license plate-flipping devices, with DOT and Honolulu police supporting it. SB 384 would expand victim restitution in DUI-related negligent homicide cases to include child support for surviving minor children; DOT, MADD, and the Kiki Injury Prevention Coalition supported it, while the Public Defender opposed, arguing the restitution amounts would be unverified and better handled through civil remedies. SB 597 would extend the deadline for the administrative driver license revocation office to issue decisions, and the Attorney General, police, and Maui prosecutors supported it because of drug-testing delays, especially on neighbor islands. Finally, SB 1285 would create a lower-level impaired driving offense and authorize administrative action; the Attorney General and Public Defender both raised concerns about charging discretion and resource impacts, while county, public health, alcohol policy, and victim advocates strongly supported the bill as a life-saving measure. The transcript ends partway through testimony on SB 1285, with no final committee votes or actions recorded in the excerpt.