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• because of that, you have people proposing rental projects, and then they say, well, can I get my condo map
• because of that, you have people proposing rental projects, and then they say, well, can I get my condo map
• We have spent seven months doing the zone change and the mapping for the site.
• We have spent seven months doing the zone change in the mapping for the site.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• ones that have infrared, give immediate information down to the folks on the ground, and are able to map
• And there's a map. I think you're seeing it on the screen.
• replicating this model in other areas of the state, Icicle Creek and the Walla Walla Basin, as noted on the map
• replicating this model in other areas of the state, Icicle Creek, and the Walla Walla Basin, as noted on the map

Summary: The Ways and Means Committee held a work session covering the state revenue outlook, caseload forecasts, wildfire costs, budget balance, tort liability, water supply, and pension policy. The Economic and Revenue Forecast Council reported modest near-term U.S. growth, no near-term Washington employment growth in 2026, continued personal income growth, and elevated inflation, with tariffs and federal policy cited as major risks. Revenue forecasts were slightly improved for the current biennium by about $105 million but down about $185 million for the next biennium. Members asked about income inequality and housing permits; staff said personal income is an aggregate measure and housing production remains below long-term needs. The Caseload Forecast Council then reported that most forecasts were unchanged or only slightly changed, but several programs increased, including Washington College Grant, Working Connections, aged/blind/disabled cash grants, nursing homes, home and community services, and developmental disabilities personal care. The largest policy-driven change was in Medicaid low-income adult caseloads, where federal H.R. 1 was projected to reduce coverage substantially through narrower eligibility, community engagement requirements, and shorter eligibility periods. The committee also heard a wildfire funding update and a 2025 fire season review. Staff explained that the state budgets $93 million annually for suppression and uses supplemental appropriations for costs above that level, with an estimated state supplemental need of about $139 million for the current year. Department of Natural Resources officials said 2025 fire activity remained below the 10-year average in acres burned, but fires were more complex and closer to communities, contributing to higher residence loss. They described expanded use of aircraft, firefighters from other states, corrections crews, and the Arcadia 20 hand crew, and said the state did not need National Guard ground support this year. A budget preview then showed that the near general fund outlook had worsened after vetoes, lapses, and forecast changes, and that maintenance-level costs alone would leave a projected negative balance by fiscal year 2027 and about $4.3 billion by fiscal year 2029, before any policy decisions. Jason Seams, the state risk manager, reported a sharp rise in tort claim costs, with indemnity expenses nearly doubling from fiscal year 2023 to 2025 and DCYF accounting for most of the increase. He said the state self-insurance liability account has run deficits for four straight biennia and is now facing nearly $600 million in deficits, driven largely by a surge in DCYF claims, especially juvenile rehabilitation and long-running sex abuse cases. Members asked about the role of old claims, comparisons with other states, excess insurance, and whether more Attorney General staff could reduce special assistant attorney general costs. The committee then shifted to water policy, hearing from tribal leaders, Ecology, and the Washington Water Trust. Tribal witnesses emphasized overappropriation, declining flows, climate impacts, and the need for legislative oversight and tribal participation in water policy. Ecology described major projects in the Odessa sub-area, Yakima Basin, and Dungeness, along with the need for storage, recharge, conservation, and policy changes to support water supply development. The Washington Water Trust argued that climate change is reducing summer flows and that the state needs more funding, enforcement, and long-term commitment to restore instream flows. The final item was a pension update on LEOFF 1 surplus assets; staff reviewed two 2025 bills that would have merged or restructured the plan and used surplus assets, but neither passed, and instead the budget directed the Select Committee on Pension Policy to study the issue and report back.

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• You've got a map that says this is the area where the form-based code is, or this is the area where the
• You can see from the map here the reach of our work across... Existing facilities.
• You can see from the map here the reach of our work across the state, the early learning facilities that
• The pins on the map there show the reach both rural and urban when it comes to early learning facilities

Summary: The committee held a work session on form-based codes, child care facility siting, and street standards/frontage improvements. On form-based codes, Commerce’s Dave Anderson explained that these codes emphasize building form, orientation, and the public realm more than traditional use and density tables, and that they are typically applied in specific districts rather than citywide or statewide. Lacey’s Vanessa Dolby described the city’s Woodland District code, developed through community charrettes, fiscal and market analysis, and subdistrict-specific standards to create a walkable downtown. She said the approach has helped produce a more desirable built environment and more flexibility in permitted uses, but also noted it can be less user-friendly for applicants and still requires some use restrictions; both presenters said a hybrid approach is often best. The committee then heard from DCYF and multiple providers about barriers to opening child care facilities. DCYF officials said Washington has more than 6,500 licensed providers and that a new pre-licensing support team is helping applicants navigate licensing, but local zoning, building, fire, parking, utility, and occupancy requirements still create delays and confusion. Testifiers described long permitting timelines, inconsistent local interpretations, costly upgrades, and utility hookup delays; one Yakima provider said county requirements, a floodplain-related elevation certificate, and a private well issue stopped her in-home child care proposal, while others described traffic impact fees, parking mandates, and zoning barriers that made projects infeasible. Enterprise Community Partners highlighted examples of successful local reforms, including fee waivers, expedited permitting, and zoning changes in several cities, and DCYF said it is working toward a 2026 action plan and a resource guide for providers. In the final section, planners and developers discussed how street standards and frontage improvement requirements can undermine infill and middle housing. Poulsbo’s planning manager said current standards were designed for greenfield subdivisions and often force costly curb, gutter, sidewalk, stormwater, and utility upgrades on small infill sites, sometimes adding tens of thousands of dollars and causing projects to be abandoned. A Seattle-based developer made similar points about small middle-housing projects being burdened by frontage work, curb ramps, buried standards, and EV-ready parking requirements that can trigger expensive undergrounding. Committee members asked about possible state-level changes, including whether child care should be treated as an essential public facility and whether parking requirements had already been reduced; one senator noted that minimum parking requirements for child care facilities were eliminated in prior legislation, with implementation phased in over the next few years.

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• Yes, so for the initial five programs that you all funded during this last legislative session, the map
• We actually put together, we got after session to map out this work.
• Now, we do have the map.
• I was trying to figure out the map, you know, not knowing which tiny little shape is which.

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• In the map that you will see in front of you, you should have a copy.
• All posters and handouts, such as the one on the back side of the map that you have in front of you,
• those holes with some other funding so that we're not... and then just the final thing I have your map
• And so we hope that as The year goes forward that you will see more areas of the map being covered.

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• This is a map that shows essentially where ITP legislation has been adopted historically.
• So this is a map very similar to the one that you just saw from Mr. Zimmer, a little more nuance.
• And then you can see with a map there, just distribution across the state.
• Would you mind going back to one of the maps? Either one of them is probably illustrative.

Summary: The committee first received an update on the effects of HR1 and related federal Medicaid and marketplace changes from Governor’s Office and Health Care Authority staff. Presenters said the most immediate coverage losses are expected in the individual market beginning in January, with premium increases and an estimated 80,000 people potentially unable to afford coverage. They warned that larger Medicaid impacts will follow over the next year and beyond, including tighter eligibility checks, work requirements, reduced retroactive coverage, limits on state-directed payments and provider taxes, new cost-sharing, and changes affecting certain non-citizen adults. They also said the state plans to seek a waiver or extension for work requirements and will continue to analyze impacts, including on rural providers and Planned Parenthood-related services. Members asked about the effect on nursing homes, rural hospitals, and how the state can help providers and enrollees navigate the new requirements; staff said timelines and a state-specific implementation chart are being developed. The committee then heard a report on the International Medical Graduate Work Group and Washington’s efforts to create pathways for internationally trained physicians. Testimony described the clinical experience license, the clinical evaluation assessment tool, grant funding for IMG support organizations, and a new hardship waiver process enacted this year. National presenters said many states have adopted similar pathways because of physician shortages, but Washington and Tennessee are among the few states that have actually issued licenses so far. They recommended clear guardrails, an employment offer before application, ECFMG certification, supervised practice, and data collection to avoid exploitation and protect patients. Members asked about state-to-state variation, retention of IMGs, and whether Washington should pursue dedicated residency or preceptorship options; presenters said the key next step is moving successful participants from supervised experience to a durable long-term license. The final topic was implementation of Washington’s Apple Health doula benefit and the statewide doula hub and referral system. Senator T’wina Nobles highlighted the state’s $3,500 per-birth Medicaid reimbursement rate for doulas and the importance of the hub for referrals, training, and billing. Health Care Authority staff said the benefit launched January 1, 2025, and covers prenatal intake, labor and delivery, postpartum visits, and telehealth-supported services. They reported 336 state-certified doulas, 134 enrolled in Apple Health, 287 unique clients served, and 641 claims paid so far. Testimony emphasized doulas’ role in improving birth outcomes, reducing unnecessary interventions, and addressing racial disparities in maternal health, while noting that implementation is still early and ongoing.

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• Um, I am going to vote against the ITL because I just feel if you look at this map, as far as I'm concerned
• > because I just feel if if you look at because I just feel if if you look at this<00:13:19.519><c> map
• 20.480><c> I'm</c><00:13:20.800><c> concerned,</c><00:13:21.600><c> a</c><00:13:21.920><c> lot</c> this map
• , as far as I'm concerned, a lot this map, as far as I'm concerned, a lot of<00:13:22.160><c> these</

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Prior to 2005, anyone could obtain a CCN by filing a short application, a map of the proposed area, and
• So this bill, I think you should have, color maps it takes us from the yellow to the green mainly because
• financial concerns that we've heard expressed, where has it actually occurred within the yellow on this map
• The question I have is, and I don't know about this green map, but how many of these green areas are

Bills: SB863, SB1190, SB1261, SB1413, SB1624, SB1662, SB1663, SB1855, SB1967, SB2124, SB2204, SB1623

Keywords: Edwards Aquifer, water conservation, reclaimed water, aquifer storage, environmental protection, water loss, municipally owned utilities, Texas Water Development Board, administrative penalties, water audit, water infrastructure, water supply, state water plan, water management strategies, water financing, municipal bonds, revenue bonds, public debt, obligations, TWDB

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• to hire additional staff to train staff on the systems that the appraisal district uses, to update maps
• to reflect that all properties within the appraisal district are present on the maps, to categorize
• Um, also on the right part of this page, the map, the red counties in this map are the counties that

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• appraiser evaluations, to hire additional staff, on the systems that the appraisal district uses to update maps
• to reflect that all properties within. and the appraisal district are present on the maps, to categorize
• Also on the right part of this page, the map.
• The red counties in this map are the counties that have an average home value. value less than $100,000

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• This is a map. Marines love maps. I can't, I can't deny it. We do.
• More maps: this is where the footprint, the laydown, is of our state veteran service officers I was just
• areas so invite us to come and we would love to support y'all when you have your benefits fairs more maps

Summary: The committee took up SB 116 by Senator Burgess, a veterans bill aimed at several FDVA-related changes. The bill would reduce annual nominations to the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame from 20 to 5, expand FDVA’s survey work to assess veterans’ awareness of available programs and their health literacy, add mental health training to the veterans suicide prevention pilot, strengthen coordination and reporting between Veterans Florida and FDVA, direct FDVA to develop a plan for adult day health care facilities statewide, and allow the Florida Veterans Foundation to use a portion of Gadsden flag plate proceeds for administrative costs. Senator Burgess said the measure builds on prior “Forward March” efforts and helps close service gaps for aging veterans and others who may not know about available benefits. Testimony on SB 116 was uniformly supportive. FDVA leadership said adult day health care could be added at existing facilities such as Port St. Lucie and Lake City, and that the state would need authority and funding to move forward. A veterans legal collaborative, AARP Florida, and Endeavors all voiced support, with speakers emphasizing the importance of better outreach, mental health awareness, and care options that allow veterans to remain at home. The committee then voted favorably on SB 116. The remainder of the meeting was devoted to agency and stakeholder presentations. Florida National Guard officials described a high operational tempo, deployments at home and abroad, hurricane response efforts, and the need to grow the force and infrastructure. FDVA’s adjutant general reported Florida now has the nation’s second-largest veteran population, rising in-migration of younger veterans, a large and aging Vietnam-era population, strong claims and outreach activity, declining veteran homelessness, and improved suicide prevention outcomes. The Florida Veterans Foundation outlined its emergency relief, dental, transportation, and license-plate-funded programs, while Veterans Florida and CareerSource Florida detailed workforce, apprenticeship, SkillBridge, entrepreneurship, and job-fair programs for veterans and spouses, along with efforts to expand recurring funding and better protect customer information.

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• First, FCC broadband maps must show that the consumer has an internet alternative with location fabric
• First, FCC broadband maps must show that the consumer has an internet alternative with location fabric
• Mapping: While progress continues to be made in FCC broadband mapping services, this data remains imperfect
• Mapping services remain imperfect because the data is self-reported from providers.
• So, um, I'm not sure I'm not as knowledgeable about the mapping aspect that was raised about concern

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Representative Murphy, I was just kind of looking at your map that you had sent, and we were talking
• Representative Murphy, I was just kind of looking at your map that you had sent, and we were talking
• Thus far, at the beginning of the year, 141 schools shown on this map have been funded in the program
• have</c><00:57:18.920><c> been</c><00:57:19.039><c> funded</c><00:57:19.359><c> in</c> shown on this map
• have been funded in shown on this map have been funded in the<00:57:20.119><c> program</c><00:57:21.119

Keywords: 1183, house

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• there's kind of a flow, so if you want to ask about different things, you know, we've kind of got that mapped
• So you'll see here's a map of Idaho and all the different things that we have supported and funded.

Summary: The America 250 in Idaho Advisory Council met with a quorum and approved the June 10, 2026 minutes. Staff then gave a financial update showing an unobligated balance of $42,547.53, with additional accrued revenue expected to become available in fiscal year 2027; members were also reminded that Luma will be closed July 1–2 for invoice processing. Updates focused on preparations for Idaho’s July 4 America 250 celebration and related statewide programming. Treasurer Ellsworth reported on the ambassador program and the traveling Liberty Bell, noting events and outreach across the state, that the spuds used in the program were personally funded rather than paid with taxpayer dollars, and that the bell’s route is still being finalized. Secretary McGrane and Janet Gallimore described event logistics, including weather contingency plans, Capitol decorations, media promotion, volunteer recruitment, and the website’s event map showing roughly 97 supported events statewide. Gallimore also highlighted the restored Idaho Liberty Bell’s history and its planned tour around Idaho before returning to the Capitol in the fall. Additional reports noted national and statewide recognition for Idaho’s July 4 event, including selection for the “July 4th for America’s Block Party,” the Idaho State Pavilion in Washington, D.C., the Move 250 initiative, the Presidential 1776 Award finals airing June 30, arts and park events, and a July 8 statewide reading of the Declaration of Independence. No action items were taken beyond the minutes approval. The council tentatively scheduled its next meeting for July 14, with time to be determined, and members confirmed their attendance plans for the July 4 celebration before adjournment.

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• there's kind of a flow, so if you want to ask about different things, you know, we've kind of got that mapped
• So you'll see here's a map of Idaho and all the different things that we have supported and funded.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The America 250 in Idaho Advisory Council met with a quorum and approved the June 10, 2026 minutes. Staff then gave a financial update showing an unobligated balance of $42,547.53, with additional accrued revenue expected to become available in fiscal year 2027; members were also reminded that Luma would be closed July 1-2 for invoice processing. Treasurer Ellsworth reported on the ambassador program and statewide America 250 activities, highlighting events and outreach efforts across Idaho, including service projects, festivals, and public appearances. He also updated the council on the Liberty Bell project, noting that the bell had been restored, that fundraising for the statewide tour was ongoing, and that the bell’s route would include county seats and other communities; a request was made on the record for the bell to pass through Nampa. He also said the bell’s transport and liability arrangements had been reviewed with risk management and that state employees could volunteer to drive it. Secretary McGrane gave a broader planning update for the July 4 Capitol celebration, saying preparations were largely complete and that the event would proceed outdoors if possible, with an indoor backup at Treefort Music Hall and a rescheduling option if needed. He described Capitol decorations, media promotion, volunteer recruitment, and coordination with Idaho Public Television, the governor’s office, and event partners. He also highlighted the national recognition of Idaho’s July 4 event, the Idaho State Pavilion in Washington, D.C., the Move 250 initiative, the restored Liberty Bell’s statewide tour, and other upcoming America 250-related events, including a July 8 statewide reading of the Declaration of Independence. The council then discussed scheduling its next meeting for July 14, tentatively, and members confirmed who would attend the July 4 celebration before adjourning.

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• Peter Abuelo: This matters because wetlands are not just lines on a map or buffers on a map.

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• We've also requested funding for an electricity outage mapping system. that will greatly improve the
• water side, the same types of rate cases and interim charges, plus a adjustments of their service area maps

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• It's when you're parked overnight where the hazard comes in.
• So I don't want to give them more incentive to ignore this because it's such a hazard and it's an unsafe
• Under the bill, a first responder includes law enforcement, firefighters, EMS personnel, hazardous materials

Keywords: 1064, all

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• were spent working with architects, the chemistry department, and NDSU's safety office to set up hazardous
• material Hazardous materials control areas were established, ensuring the building would be able to
• accommodate the hazardous materials appropriately into the future.

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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• legal and financial service providers must be sharp, they must be alert, and aware of the risks and hazards
• Texas Enterprise Risk Management Guidelines, and those incorporate, for the use of all agencies, all hazard
• **Gerald Ladner**: Those guidelines incorporate, for the use of all agencies, all hazard operational,

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all