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• rehabilitated in the system as possible. rehabilitated in the system as possible.
• Many times I would order them into a program in the prison system.
• And where we're thinking the court system is one of making the evaluation and the court system is one
• We monitor that quite extensively monthly to audit, make sure that that's going on.
• <00:55:32.559> to ID if they've not been in the system to ID if they've not been in the system

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• And you see it in the cyber domain, where threats to public systems and that critical infrastructure
• Including assisting state and local law enforcement and monitoring cross-border activity.
• That’s the way the system should work.
• Number two, strengthening our mutual aid systems in emergency management...”
• “Number two, strengthening our mutual aid systems in emergency management.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Director Nominations held a confirmation hearing for John Connolly, the current Adjutant General and Director of the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA). Connolly described his background in the Army, National Guard, and military law, and outlined DEMA’s dual mission of supporting the Arizona National Guard and emergency management. He emphasized readiness, modernization of aging aircraft and facilities, growth in capabilities such as drones and electronic warfare, partnerships to restore helicopter training at Silver Bell, and stewardship of resources. He also discussed DEMA’s border-related missions, including Task Force Safe at Nogales, counter-drug operations, and use of artificial intelligence to monitor drone activity and build a common operating picture for law enforcement. Committee members questioned Connolly about his interview and vetting process, his role in emergency management, disaster response in Gila County, support for rural counties and tribes, and services for Guard members and families through the Integrated Resilience Operations Center. Several members pressed him on military discipline, lawful orders, classified information, and the distinction between war and hostilities. Senator Rogers focused on chain of command, combat readiness, and whether Connolly’s JAG background prepared him to lead a combat-oriented force; Connolly responded that his role is to provide ready forces, follow civilian authority, and ensure troops have training, equipment, and family support. He also said he had experience advising commanders and teaching lawful versus unlawful orders. A major point of contention came when members questioned Connolly about the 2021 COVID-19 vaccination mandate for the Guard and whether he had treated it as unlawful or unconstitutional. Connolly said it was a lawful order at the time and that exemption processes existed under the regulations. The hearing also turned to immigration enforcement, emergency powers, and whether the Guard should support ICE; Connolly said the Guard is a support function and would respond to a direct request through the governor, but he could not identify a specific scenario in the abstract. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing, and the committee appeared to continue its review after testimony and questioning.

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• Um, I'll go ahead and run through those quickly, but they're basically to monitor the statewide fleet
• but quickly, but they're<00:02:20.840> basically<00:02:21.400> to<00:02:21.760> monitor
• <00:02:22.520> the they're basically to monitor the they're basically to monitor the statewide
• Uh, coming up with a system that just allows for that to be appropriately funded.
• seen some new systems though come online<00:58:30.840> that<00:58:31.360> allow<00:58:

Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The Select Committee on School Facilities met to satisfy its quarterly statutory requirement and to discuss interim priorities. Staff from LSO reviewed the committee’s duties: monitoring K-12 school facilities statewide, prioritizing needs for the interim, and preparing a budget request due by November 1. They also noted the ongoing litigation related to the Chapter 3, Section 8 exception process and said the committee would move forward with securing a consultant to study that issue, as previously authorized by Management Council. A major topic was school funding formulas, especially how average daily membership (ADM) affects routine and major maintenance funding and how excess square footage is treated. Members revisited an earlier proposal to fund 135% of allowable square footage, which did not advance this session, and discussed whether some schools should instead be funded at a minimum percentage of their actual square footage. Staff explained that some districts have buildings larger than their formula allowance, and that the issue is complicated by older buildings, pools, and other unique facilities. They also noted that recent changes to the major maintenance multiplier increased funding and that some districts are still not fully covered by the formulas. Safety and security funding was another focus. The State Construction Department reported that $10 million was appropriated this year for safety and security upgrades, with some funds expected to go toward vestibules, bollards, and design work, and the rest through a district application process. Officials said the last comprehensive safety assessment was done more than 10 years ago and suggested a new consultant-led study to update priorities, since technology and building conditions have changed. Members also discussed the role of school resource officers and whether the committee should continue leading this work rather than handing it off to the recalibration committee. The committee also examined declining enrollment and excess capacity across the state, citing examples such as Newcastle, Shoshoni, Casper, Campbell County, and Fremont County. Officials said some districts are right-sizing by taking schools offline, while others cannot easily reduce capacity because the buildings are essential to the community. Charter school leasing was raised as a related concern, including the Mills charter school and the fact that the state pays lease costs based on ADM and allowable square footage. No formal votes were taken, but the committee agreed to continue studying these issues, likely including site visits and further data requests during the interim.

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• Again, a wastewater system that's kind of our main focus.
• Then we have a data system that's new for us.
• , wastewater systems.
• So this includes monitoring the different market conditions...
• Creating a better system for the future.

Summary: The task force met to focus on funding systems and incentive structures for a proposed regional waste infrastructure effort, including how a future WIPA framework might support solid waste planning in the Willamette Valley. Staff and members heard presentations from DEQ on the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, from Business Oregon on the Special Public Works Fund, and from Oregon State Treasury on state bonding capacity and the bond issuance process. Presenters explained how their programs are structured, how projects are scored or approved, what kinds of public entities and projects are eligible, and how interagency coordination and co-funding can work. DEQ emphasized that its revolving loan fund is driven by water-quality benefits and public-health criteria, while Business Oregon described a broader infrastructure loan program for public entities with no scoring system, and Treasury outlined the state’s debt-capacity process and the differences between general obligation and lottery bonds. Members used the presentations to discuss whether similar funding tools could support solid waste infrastructure, especially for transfer stations, regional hubs, and related facilities that may need to be built before Coffin Butte reaches the end of its lifespan. Several questions centered on whether public-private partnerships could qualify, whether equipment inside facilities could be financed, how repayment would work, and whether planning costs could be covered. DEQ and Business Oregon both said they could potentially collaborate on scoring or co-funding, but noted eligibility limits and the need for public ownership in many cases. Treasury said bond capacity is limited and competitive, especially for lottery bonds, and that project authorization generally runs on a two-year cycle, though unused authority can sometimes be reauthorized. In task force discussion, members debated whether the group should pursue a dedicated funding lane for the seven-county region rather than having local governments compete with other statewide needs. Some members stressed the importance of criteria to avoid stranded assets and to ensure funding is available when projects are ready, while others raised concerns about how cities and counties would generate revenue to repay debt during construction and early operations. The group also discussed flow control, system fees, and the need for regional collaboration among counties, cities, and haulers to create enough waste volume to support new infrastructure. Staff noted that pre-session filing materials for the legislature are due September 11, and the chair said the August meeting will focus on organizational structure and identifying partners. During public comment, Representative Kevin Mannix submitted written testimony supporting the WIPA concept and urging the task force to endorse it. Commissioner Bubba King of Yamhill County urged the task force to compare alternatives objectively and warned against adding bureaucracy before evaluating existing infrastructure and costs. Commissioners Kevin Cameron and Roger Nyquist of Marion and Linn counties described regional hub-and-spoke concepts, transfer stations, and intermodal options, emphasizing the need for planning, strategic siting, and collaboration with haulers and local governments.

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• amplify student voices across all system amplify student voices across all system campuses<00:08
• legislators and other University Systems legislators and other University Systems and<00:08:55.120
• and how we operate as a system, how can we operate more effectively and efficiently as a system.
• and how we operate as a system, how can we operate more effectively and efficiently as a system.
• and how we operate as a system.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So, you know, part of it's just more money flowing into the system.
• Successful projects more than the capital outlay system does.
• that can talk to this system that is monitoring the funded projects, to field requests for legislative
• And it's replacing what was formally known as the Capital Projects Monitoring System.
• This system is integrated with their new ICIP system as well that does have all of that information in

Keywords: 996, all

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• However, right behind Senator Kim is now a TV monitor, and I am looking at me, looking at me, and uh,
• right right behind Senator Kim is now a right right behind Senator Kim is now a TV<00:01:32.759> monitor
• 33.720> am<00:01:33.960> looking<00:01:34.320> at<00:01:34.520> me TV monitor
• and I am looking at me TV monitor and I am looking at me looking<00:01:35.320> at<00:01:35.560

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• have permanent housing, they fall back onto the shelter system.
• Right now, the system is moving in the right direction.
• The justice system can act.
• This is a targeted fix to make the system work as it intended.
• real-time monitoring, and a photo on the card.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House began with routine business, including the Pledge of Allegiance and adoption of three congratulatory resolutions honoring Eagle Scouts Charles Goodman, Jack Goodwin, and Liam LaCrooy. Members also adopted a House-Senate concurrence on House 4359, a Milford alcohol-license bill, after amending it to repeal Chapter 289 of the Acts of 2022 and set an effective date. The chamber then passed Senate 2596, establishing maintenance of private roads in Gloucester, and engrossed House 4887. The House also observed moments of silence for former Lynn City Councilor Richard Rick Ford, Louise M. Pedroso, and Mildred “Millie” Cox, and welcomed several guests, including students, civic visitors, and British Minister of State Stephen Doughty. The bulk of the session focused on budget amendments related to housing and emergency assistance. Amendment 1579, which would have tightened HomeBASE eligibility by requiring citizenship-status inquiries, was debated at length and defeated 26-130. Amendment 1582, which would have barred Housing and Livable Communities from conditioning grants on MBTA Communities Act compliance, was also rejected 27-126. Amendment 1583, which would have limited right-to-shelter eligibility to U.S. citizens with six months’ Massachusetts residency, was defeated 26-122. Supporters argued these changes would reduce costs and prioritize taxpayers; opponents said they would exclude lawful residents and undermine existing housing and shelter reforms. The House then adopted Consolidated Amendment F, covering energy, environmental affairs, and housing, by a vote of 154-0. Speakers highlighted major funding for rental vouchers, emergency shelter, HomeBASE, public housing, clean water, climate and agricultural programs, and food assistance. The chamber also considered and defeated Amendment 1218 on creating a data center commission, Amendment 1234 on eliminating certain energy surcharges, and several education-related amendments from Ms. Sullivan-Almeida: changes to special education reimbursement thresholds and rates, and a proposal to make regional school transportation funding mandatory rather than subject to appropriation. Those education amendments were all rejected after roll-call votes. Amendment 1580 on ending vocational school lottery admissions was withdrawn by its sponsor before a vote. The transcript ends as debate continues on Amendment 1308, which would increase a budget line item, but no final action on that amendment is shown.

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• Fortunately, my treatment center offered access to a Paxman scalp cooling system.
• Most importantly, this is about building a system that works.
• This is not to add any burdens to their already overstressed system.
• And when we lose them, the system pays more, and the outcomes are worse.
• The systems continue to be abused by bad actors.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• That's what's happening in our system when it's dry.
• There is significant work that needs to be done to help that system work better.
• to create somewhat of a market-based system to reduce carbon emissions.
• It's our system of government? I can live with that.
• The second thing is to make sure that we have a system in place to monitor so we can pick up this virus

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• In one quarter of credit on accounts in our system, there's about 140 million remaining.
• This is a very short presentation of the tax system.
• It's a system that is taking Revenue out of the tax base.
• So slide 8 we kind of talk about defining the baseline system of taxation.
• And so, we will continue to monitor our, independent data with the taxpayer data.

Keywords: 996, all

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• We also put the first email system in place um across the state, which was a Microsoft email system,
• Um, and Technology System. It's KS KS.
• <00:03:33.040> across of the birth of the KT system across of the birth of the KT system across
• <00:04:36.639> in speed ever put in a county system in speed ever put in a county system in
• the state the school information system. the state the school information system.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:15 Kentucky Department of Education 00:01:20 Kentucky Communications Network Authority 00:36:45 Accelecom 01:01:22 Auditor of Public Accounts 01:29:50, 958, all

Summary: The Information Technology Oversight Committee met to hear a presentation from Kentucky Department of Education officials David Couch and Mike Lingham on the history and current status of Kentucky’s K-12 internet network, including its relationship to KentuckyWired. They described the original KETS design from 1995, when KDE established district internet hubs and left local districts to connect to them, and said that model helped Kentucky become a national leader in school connectivity and cloud-based services. They also emphasized the importance of E-rate eligibility, saying it has saved the state substantial money and remains central to KDE’s network contracting. Couch and Lingham said the current “next generation Kentucky K-12 internet” contract with Education Networks of America is more reliable, offers more functionality, and costs less than the prior system, including lower bandwidth and firewall costs. They explained that the transition was complicated by build-out and provisioning issues, especially the need for more “type two” connections through local providers, which pushed some implementation past the June 30, 2024 E-rate deadline. As a result, 39 sites remain on type two connections, and KDE absorbed the loss of federal discount dollars for the portion of the transition that extended into July. The witnesses also discussed home internet access for students. They said KDE has tracked home access for about 20 years and estimates about 4.5% of students still lack adequate internet at home, with roughly 3% able to reach access nearby and 1.5% having no access. They said the biggest barrier is usually cost rather than lack of available lines, and noted that temporary hotspot support during COVID helped students continue schoolwork. Senator Williams asked about the costs of the transition, the current type two sites, and the potential cost of any future transition, but the transcript cuts off before a full answer was given.

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• It wasn't, it was, THC was in his system immediately.
• and mandated track and trace systems in those states.
• up here is a system, and I know there's some wording.
• there might be. even be more receptors in the endocannabinoid system than our nervous system. amazing
• The plant mimics our endocannabinoid system.

Bills: HB 28, SB 3

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, state health, youth protection, licensing fees, criminal offenses, HB28, public testimony, committee decorum, bill substitute, legislative process

Summary: The meeting featured significant discussions regarding HB28, where the chair outlined the plans to bring forward a substitute for the bill. The chair emphasized the importance of maintaining order and decorum during the proceedings. Members engaged in deliberations, and a number of public witnesses were invited to testify, thereby enriching the discussion around the bill. This interaction provided valuable insights into public sentiment regarding the issues at hand.

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• So I think that systems or anything.
• a new system that was put in place in 2018.
• the costbased system is different than<00:34:04.960> the<00:34:05.200> system<00:34:05.440
• different system completely. Thank you. different system completely. Thank you.
• every measure our school system expects. every measure our school system expects.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• , cover crop seed mix expertise, working with livestock owners on nutrient management guidance, monitoring
• The bill would also clarify how the current rollover system should work, and also the bill would extend
• should work and current rollover system should work and also<00:21:20.880> uh<00:21:21.000>
• Relative to this particular bill, SAF becomes a drop-in at any place in that system where it then is
• where it then is uh place in that system where it then is uh naturally<01:18:04.760> mixed<01

Bills: HF1126, HF967, HF1066, HF1669, HF926

Keywords: property tax, Indian Tribe, tax exemption, Minnesota, public charity, property tax exemption, Minnesota statutes, unorganized territory, federally recognized, soil conservation, water conservation, local government aid, environmental funding, Minnesota legislation, tax credits, sustainable aviation fuel, environmental policy, corporate franchise, Minnesota taxation, tobacco

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• So basically what I'm hearing is there's problems with both ways because you can game the system over
• I've just seen this swing and seen the guardrails put in place so that the system, at least for those
• We monitor our class schedule so that at no time during the summer, and our calendar, by the way, is
• Department of Safety is if if a system Department of Safety is if if a system through<00:57:25.280>
• know which way do you game the system know which way do you game the system Our<01:00:48.640>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And we have hired thousands and thousands of workers across the state in this innovative system.
• I also agree with Governor Newsom when he said... ...across the state in this innovative system.
• This would mean that one violation of the more than 50 compliance obligations ...across the system.
• State Teachers Retirement System, known as CalSTRS, and California Public Employees Retirement System
• It has not kept pace with economic realities and the growing complexity of these systems.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• but the idea would have to be an independent office that works outside of agencies and is just monitoring
• It's taking money away from people that need it, and it's fraying the system.
• <00:13:52.680> it's<00:13:52.920> frating<00:13:53.360> the<00:13:53.639> system
• need it uh and it's frating the system need it uh and it's frating the system now<00:13:54.759><
• You know, audits can make sure that there are systems in place to catch fraud, waste, and abuse, but

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The program covered the start of the 94th Minnesota Legislature, where the evenly split Senate adopted a bipartisan power-sharing agreement, Senate Resolution 1, by unanimous support. The agreement, reached in honor of the late Sen. Kari Dziedzic, sets up co-presiding officers, co-chairs and evenly split committees, and will remain in place until one party gains a majority. Republican Sen. Jeremy Miller and DFL Sen. Bobby Joe Champion were elected as co-presiding officers under the arrangement. A major segment focused on fraud, waste, and abuse in Minnesota and proposals to strengthen oversight. DFL Sen. Gerson discussed a bill to create an independent Office of Inspector General to oversee public and private entities receiving taxpayer dollars, arguing it would fill a gap and work alongside existing agencies such as the Office of the State Auditor, the attorney general, and the BCA. He said the issue has bipartisan concern and that the bill is intended to protect taxpayer money and the people who rely on public programs. Republican Sen. John Jasinski also said fraud is a serious problem, citing cases such as Feeding Our Future, child care assistance, and Medicaid-related fraud, and arguing that every dollar matters and stronger checks and balances are needed. He expressed support for anti-fraud efforts if they are independent and bipartisan, and pointed to the House’s new fraud oversight committee as a promising step. State Auditor Julie Blaha added that her office focuses on local government accountability, said workforce shortages are a major challenge, and emphasized that tips from the public and public employees are often the best way fraud is detected.

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• We don't have a judicial security officer assigned to the court system.
• And then, hopefully, they stay in the system and they make a career out of it.
• of the 25 districts have received that system.
• evidence that our new system will bring in.
• And just to be frank, we do know that it is a system that we have to have.

Keywords: 914, all

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• Get the system fixed and stop the fraud here in Minnesota.
• These systems are so degraded, these systems are so old and so incapable of doing the job Minnesotans
• Articulate what that system, what the systems look like.
• And they have been trying to monitor homes. But, Mr.
• And they have been trying to monitor homes. But, Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all