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• So we invested $10 million across five institutions to have more construction workers in the Space Coast
• They're creating 75 jobs in the Space Coast.
• Fish and Wildlife Service, FWC, the Army Corps of Engineers, the Coast Guard, all of these different
• I want to highlight our First Coast Expressway projects, one that we've recently completed, and then
• You have people coming just for vacation to beaches, et cetera, and you have the space coast.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met to hear presentations from the Department of Commerce and the Florida Department of Transportation. Jason Mahon of Florida Commerce outlined the state’s economic development strategy, emphasizing Florida’s GDP growth, business formation, and strengths in manufacturing, high-tech, life sciences, defense, and financial services. He described the department’s tools for small business lending, rural investment tax credits, venture capital support, infrastructure and workforce grants, performance-based incentives, and disaster recovery loans, and highlighted examples such as ServiceNow, Williams International, Asteris, and Point Blank Enterprises. Senators asked about grant availability for small businesses, foreign companies relocating to Florida, workforce shortages in manufacturing, and whether additional tools may be needed; Mahon said most small-business support is loan-based and noted ongoing workforce and infrastructure challenges. Jennifer Marshall of FDOT then reviewed major transportation projects and the Moving Florida Forward initiative, describing the state’s large portfolio of active contracts and major congestion-relief projects across Florida. She highlighted early completions and accelerated timelines on projects including the NASA Causeway Bridge, I-95 at US 1 in Volusia County, I-4 congestion relief lanes, the First Coast Expressway, the Howard Frankland Bridge, I-4 interchanges in Central Florida, A1A coastal protection work, I-75 improvements in Southwest Florida, and the I-395 reconstruction in Miami. Senators asked about how express lane projects are selected, whether toll revenues are used for local maintenance and improvements, the status of the Miami I-395 project, and the impact of losing electric-vehicle express lane exemptions. Marshall said FDOT works with local long-range plans and congestion data, and that she would follow up on several specific funding and project questions. Committee members generally praised both agencies for project delivery, cost savings, and coordination with local partners. Senator Mayfield noted the importance of using savings and working with local governments, while Senator Wright commended Commerce’s role in economic development and FDOT’s work on major road projects. The meeting concluded with no further business, and the committee adjourned.

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• House Bill 1343, just a reminder, is a law enforcement bill with the National Guard, Indiana Department
• This created the Indiana Civilian Cyber Corps, Indiana law enforcement unit, and some Coast Guard regulation
• The changes in the CCR are that we added and codified that the National Guard, upon authorization and
• to come in and enforce... the assistance of this military police unit of the National Guard to come
• So if someone comes in from the National Guard and does something and the citizen sues,... ...and does

Keywords: 964, all

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• waters on a mission in an attempt to save the life of another SEAL during a nighttime operation off the coast
• maritime interdiction, as you heard Representative Bumgarner speak to a moment ago, the operation off the coast
• They were assigned a critical mission off the coast of Somalia.
• A good piece of advice came from a gentleman on the West Coast, Charlie Keating, whose son was lost years
• Army Reserve, transferring to the Texas Army National Guard Headquarters Company in Marshall. as a member

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• waters on a mission in an attempt to save the life of another SEAL on a nighttime operation off the coast
• maritime interdiction, as you heard Representative Bumgarner speak to a moment ago, the operation off the coast
• They were assigned a crew. on a mission off the coast of Somalia.
• started Gage's Foundation last August, and a good piece of advice that came from a gentleman on the West Coast
• Army Reserve, transferring to the Texas Army National Guard Headquarters Company in Marshall, Texas.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• <01:36:59.040> rails<01:36:59.920> and but just guard rails and but just guard rails
• local guard rails. local guard rails.
• uh in the uh along the Alabama coast. uh in the uh along the Alabama coast.
• > for them calling up the National Guard for them calling up the National Guard for anything<03
• the guard." No, they are not. the guard." No, they are not.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So we invested $10 million across five institutions to have more construction workers in the Space Coast
• They're creating 75 jobs in the Space Coast.
• Fish and Wildlife Service, FWC, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the Coast Guard—all of these different
• You have people coming just for vacation to beaches, et cetera, and you have the Space Coast.
• You have people coming just for vacation to beaches, et cetera, and you have the space coast.

Summary: The committee heard two informational presentations: one from the Department of Commerce and one from the Florida Department of Transportation. Jason Mahon of Commerce outlined the state’s economic development strategy and tools, emphasizing Florida’s GDP growth, business formation, and strengths in manufacturing, high-tech, defense, life sciences, and international trade. He described programs such as the State Small Business Credit Initiative, the Rural Community Investment Program, the Florida Opportunity Fund, the Rural Infrastructure Fund, the Job Growth Grant Fund, performance-based tax credits, and disaster recovery loans, and cited examples including ServiceNow, Williams International, NeoCity, and Point Blank Enterprises. Members asked about small-business grants, foreign investment interest, workforce needs, and whether additional tools are needed; Mahon said most Commerce programs are loan-focused and noted ongoing workforce and site-readiness challenges. Jennifer Marshall of FDOT then reviewed major transportation projects and the Moving Florida Forward initiative, highlighting congestion relief, express lanes, bridge and interchange work, and accelerated delivery methods. She cited projects such as Golden Glades, I-95 improvements, the NASA Causeway Bridge, the DuPont Bridge, I-4 corridor work, the First Coast Expressway, the Howard Frankland Bridge, A1A seawall work, and Turnpike projects, along with examples of cost savings and schedule acceleration. Senators asked about how express lane locations are chosen, toll revenue use in South Florida, the status and cost of the I-395 downtown Miami project, and whether EV and rideshare access to express lanes should be preserved. FDOT said it would follow up on several of those questions, and the committee adjourned without taking any legislative action.

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• yet these treatment centers lack guard yet these treatment centers lack guard rails<02:12:46.639
• the National Guard in Syria? Why indeed? the National Guard in Syria? Why indeed?
• Guard. Guard.
• soldiers who are in the National Guard soldiers who are in the National Guard and<06:25:55.200><
• and on the East Coast. and on the East Coast.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• waters on mission in an attempt to save the life of another seal on a nighttime operation off the coast
• interdiction, as you heard Representative Ben Baumgartner speak to a moment ago, the operation off the coast
• They were assigned a critical mission off the coast of Somalia.
• A good piece of advice that came from a gentleman on the West Coast, uh, Charlie Keating.
• of Specialist Fifth Class, he joined the US Army Reserve, transferring to the Texas Army National Guard

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• The way we set it up jeopardized our grants from the US Coast Guard, so we want to redo it.
• It did cause us a problem with Coast Guard and Marine police funding.

Bills: SB270, SB275, HB264, HB281, SB236, SB247, SB249, SB253, SB259

Keywords: county tax, education funding, capital projects, local government, sales tax, food trucks, mobile vendors, business license, health inspection, statewide regulation, zoning ordinances, vessel registration, boating fees, state funds, regulatory changes, water safety, municipal zoning, zoning board, appeals process, circuit court

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• which, of course, was a large World War II training installation and is currently a Florida National Guard
• Blanding, which was a large World War II training installation and is currently a Florida National Guard
• Beach counties in securing necessary insurance and indemnifications for operations on the Florida East Coast
• The amendment clarifies that the Florida East Coast Railway and Brightline, along with their officers

Summary: The Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee met with a quorum present and considered five bills. The first, PCS for HB 987, was an honorary transportation facility designation bill naming several roads and an overpass for fallen officers, a military service member, and first responders. An amendment added the Sheriff Gary S. Borders Memorial Highway designation in Lake County. Members offered supportive remarks, and the bill passed 17-0. The committee then heard HB 703, which would require authorities such as FDOT or local governments to pay the costs when they require telecom providers to relocate infrastructure from public rights-of-way. Support came from Charter Communications, Associated Industries of Florida, and Florida Internet and Television, with discussion focused on the communication services tax and the cost burden of relocations. The bill passed unanimously 18-0. HB 1523 followed, addressing municipal utilities serving customers outside their boundaries by requiring public meetings, annual reporting, limits on transfers to general revenue, and reduced or eliminated surcharges for outside-boundary customers. Municipal utility representatives opposed parts of the bill, citing rural impacts, debt obligations, and the need for a glide path, while supporters argued for transparency and fairness to ratepayers outside municipal boundaries. An amendment changed a reporting date to January 31, 2026, and the bill passed 14-4. HB 867 established a legal framework for commuter rail operations along Florida’s coastal corridor, including insurance and indemnification arrangements for Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties using the Florida East Coast Railway right-of-way. An amendment clarified that Florida East Coast Railway and Brightline are not state entities and do not have sovereign immunity unless expressly provided by law. The bill passed 18-0. Finally, HB 1137 clarified a prior energy preemption law by adding boards, agencies, commissions, and authorities of counties and municipal corporations to the entities covered, aimed at preventing discriminatory energy-source practices by an appointed board. Public testimony included support from the Florida Natural Gas Association and the Florida Home Builders Association and opposition from Florida Student Power. Members noted the bill was a cleanup measure, and it passed favorably.

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• We pray for your continued guidance, guard, and glory. to rest upon the legislators, leaders, laborers
• number three four four by Kitzman, recognizing February 25th, 2025 as Wharton County Day at the State Guard
• life, its check danish and mexican heritage as well as for its proximity to both houston and the gulf coast
• Welcome to the Jewel of Texas Coast, the city of South Padre Island.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Texas is a state of incredible geographic diversity, from the High Plains to the Gulf Coast and the Rio
• From Houston to the valley, to any of the places that are along the coast or that are below sea level
• We heard that there was an overnight security guard.
• We heard that there was an overnight security guard.
• So my question is, We heard that there was an overnight security guard.

Bills: HB48, HB66, HB68, HB71, HB75, HB164, HB171, HB254, SB3, SB18, HB123, HB149, HB117

Keywords: HB 48, Texas alert notification systems, emergency alerts, public warning systems, alert fatigue, notification fatigue, Texas Division of Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety, DPS alerts, emergency management, State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry, STEAR, disaster notifications, weather alerts, Amber Alert, Silver Alert, Blue Alert, missing persons alerts, accessible alerts, hearing impaired

Summary: The committee met in special session to hear a series of flood, preparedness, and youth-camp safety bills, with members repeatedly noting that many of the measures were intended as planning, warning, or authority-clarifying bills rather than direct spending bills. House Bill 254 would expand eligibility for the Rural Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program to include Kerr County and 18 other flood-affected counties by raising the GDP cap and lowering the poverty threshold; it drew no opposition and was left pending. House Bill 68 would direct a study of flood mitigation in flatland areas, especially in the Rio Grande Valley, to develop cost-effective drainage and infrastructure recommendations; local officials and advocates supported it, and it was also left pending. The committee then heard several youth camp bills tied to the recent Hill Country flooding. House Bill 75 would impose flood-aware building and site standards for youth camps near floodplains, and House Bill 71 would require camps and youth activity entities to submit emergency preparedness plans to TDEM, coordinate with local responders, and maintain readiness protocols; both bills were supported by safety advocates and camp representatives, and both were left pending. House Bill 171 would require campgrounds near flood-prone waters to give written flood-risk notice to campers and obtain signed acknowledgment; it was presented as informed consent and left pending. Testimony on these bills emphasized Camp Mystic and other recent flood tragedies, with some witnesses urging broader building-code and floodplain reforms. The committee also heard House Bill 117, which would let counties regulate impervious cover for flood mitigation in unincorporated areas. Supporters, including county officials, environmental groups, and residents, argued that rapid development in the Hill Country and other growing areas is worsening runoff and downstream flooding; opponents from the builders’ association said counties already have substantial authority and warned about overreach into rural property use. After extensive testimony, the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 18 would streamline permitting for certain flood control districts to repair dams and reservoirs and build small holding areas, and it was left pending after supportive testimony from Plum Creek Conservation District. Senate Bill 3 would create a state-backed outdoor flood warning siren program for identified flood-prone areas, funded through a grant program; witnesses generally supported it, though some cautioned that sirens are not sufficient by themselves and may not be heard indoors or in overnight storms. It too was left pending. The committee also began hearing House Bill 149 on public-safety radio interoperability, but the transcript cuts off before the bill’s full testimony or action is shown.

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• I'm very blessed that I was raised between the West Coast and the South by a dad who was in the Coast
• Guard for 33 years.

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• I'm very blessed that I was raised between the West Coast and the South by a dad who was in the Coast
• Guard for 33 years.

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• Guard regulations and things like that.
• <00:44:02.800> Guard<00:44:03.119> regulations<00:44:03.680> and you know Coast
• Guard regulations and you know Coast Guard regulations and things<00:44:04.160> like<00:44:04.319
• >> It’s my understanding, yes, that Coast Guard is part of the process.
• Guard regulations, as well as just routine maintenance.

Bills: SB3275, SB3105

Keywords: cannabis, low-dose, personal use, cultivation, cannabis accessories, Hawaii cannabis law, medical cannabis, physician assistant, licensure compact, medical services, interstate practice, healthcare portability, military families, licensing authority, 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection reconsidered two condominium bills and adopted recommendations to pass both with amendments. For SB 2433, members approved amendments clarifying that condominium unit owners’ interests are to be recognized and protected in educational and related programs by the Real Estate Commission and DCCA, while making technical changes and changing the effective date. For SB 2838, the committee replaced the bill’s broader substantive language with a narrower requirement that associations provide electronic copies of specified documents, including master leases, reserve studies, audited financial statements, contracts, leases, and other agreements, along with technical changes and an amended effective date. Both measures were adopted unanimously by the members present, with Senator McKelvey excused. The committee then heard SB 2710 on animal issues, which would define and regulate dog breeders, set care standards, create county licensing authority, require records, and establish an animal abuser registry and related penalties. Testimony was mixed: the Public Defender and the American Kennel Club opposed the bill, arguing for stronger enforcement of existing laws rather than harsher penalties and warning that the bill would burden responsible breeders; the Hawaiian Humane Society supported the bill’s breeder regulation and registry provisions but urged removal of the hoarding section; and the committee noted 26 written testimonies in support, 14 in opposition, and four comments. In decision-making, the committee passed SB 2710 with amendments that blanked the license fee, deleted the animal abuser registry and shelter/pet store/breeder compliance checks, struck the hoarding provisions and proposed criminal penalty changes, and made technical changes with a deferred effective date. The committee also heard SB 2209 on rental discrimination, which would allow attorney’s fees to a prevailing party in source-of-income discrimination cases, and SB 2884, which would create a nonrefundable income tax credit for wind-resistant retrofits or hurricane shelters. The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission supported SB 2209, and the committee later passed it with a deferred effective date. SB 2884 drew support from DCCA’s Insurance Division, the Department of Taxation, HEMA, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, and a public witness who urged hurricane preparedness; it was passed with the Department of Taxation’s proposed amendments and a deferred effective date. Finally, the committee heard SB 2922 on cooperative associations, which would create a general cooperative associations framework. DCCA offered comments, while the Hawaii Co-op Hui, Purple Maya Foundation, Enliven Cooperative, and Hawaii Farmers Union supported the measure and argued that current law is too limited for worker, producer, and multi-stakeholder co-ops. After discussion about using the existing chapter 421C structure rather than creating a new regulatory scheme, the committee passed SB 2922 with amendments adopting changes proposed in testimony from the Hawaii Farmers Union and deferred the effective date.

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• Guard.
• Guard.
• Guard.
• He is a lifelong West Coast resident dedicated to creating a safer and stronger future for his community
• resident dedicated to creating a Coast resident dedicated to creating a safer<02:14:45.480> and

Keywords: House Agenda:, 910, house, all

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• There are situations under which the marine police do assist, like the Coast Guard and other federal
• the marine police do assist uh<00:47:42.960> like<00:47:43.119> the<00:47:43.359> Coast
• <00:47:43.599> Guard<00:47:44.000> and<00:47:44.319> other uh like the Coast
• Guard and other uh like the Coast Guard and other federal<00:47:44.880> agencies<00:47:45.280

Bills: HB274, HB287, HB301, HB157, HB254, HB88, HB274, HB287, HB301, HB157, HB254, HB88

Keywords: Crenshaw County, county board of education, school board, board of education, term limits, term length, elected officials, local constitutional amendment, Alabama Constitution, education governance, local legislation, November 2026 election, ballot measure, constitutional amendment, school board elections, law enforcement, transparency, reporting, public safety, regulation

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• Coast Guard captain of the port Honolulu sector, and key harbor users including representatives from
• Transportation Senate and House Transportation committees,<01:47:38.960> US<01:47:39.280> Coast
• <01:47:39.520> Guard<01:47:39.760> captain<01:47:40.080> of committees, US Coast
• Guard captain of committees, US Coast Guard captain of the<01:47:40.400> port,<01:47:40.880><

Keywords: Conference Notices: AGR 2:30 PM:, 910, house, all

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• We desperately need your leadership to help us guard against the gutting of Medicaid.
• against the gutting of us guard against the gutting of Medicaid.<00:25:26.720> We<00:25:26.960
• It was on the East Coast where to tax the rich, the idea was to tax expensive yachts.
• It was on the East<00:45:50.720> Coast<00:45:51.040> where<00:45:51.760> to<00:45
• where to tax the rich, the East Coast where to tax the rich, the idea<00:45:53.280> was<00:45

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 2591, the “Support Medicaid Not Millionaires Act,” laid over for possible inclusion in the 2025 taxes bill. Chair Gomez said the bill would create a fifth individual income tax tier on very high earners to offset any future federal Medicaid cuts, arguing that proposed federal budget changes would likely reduce Medicaid funding and create a large state budget hole. Gomez and other supporters framed Medicaid as essential for children, long-term care, mental health, substance use treatment, rural hospitals, and families across Minnesota, and criticized federal tax cuts for corporations and wealthy individuals. Several testifiers supported the bill. A SEIU Healthcare worker described how Medicaid supports her care for a disabled son and her own health needs, warning that cuts would threaten home care, hospitals, and nursing homes. A public health employee from the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees said recent state and federal layoffs had already weakened public health capacity and urged additional revenue to backfill losses. Other supporters, including community and faith leaders, said the wealthy and corporations should pay more to protect public services, youth programs, and Medicaid-funded care. A mental health provider testified that most of the people served by her clinic rely on Medicaid and that cuts would harm clinics, rural access, and the broader behavioral health system. Representative Anderson questioned whether the bill would affect Medicaid spending tied to undocumented immigrants and asked for data on MinnesotaCare and federal-state funding shares. Department of Human Services staff clarified that he was referring to MinnesotaCare, not Medicaid, and said Medicaid is generally matched by the federal government while MinnesotaCare does not have the same match. The exchange became contentious when Gomez objected to Anderson’s use of the term “illegal immigrants” and redirected the discussion back to the bill. Anderson also raised concerns about Medicaid fraud and whether the proposal would backfill any federal changes related to fraud enforcement. No vote was taken; the bill was simply laid over.

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• I'm also a master captain, Coast Guard captain, and this is one of the committees I'm on.
• master former firefighter I'm also a master Captain<00:02:49.200> credential<00:02:49.879> Coast
• <00:02:50.200> Guard<00:02:50.599> Captain Captain credential Coast Guard Captain Captain
• credential Coast Guard Captain and<00:02:51.920> um<00:02:52.400> this<00:02:52.560>

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Public Safety Committee held its first meeting of the session, opened with a quorum present, and reviewed basic decorum expectations and committee procedures. Members and staff introduced themselves and described their districts and backgrounds. The chair said the committee would focus on protecting victims and preventing crime, and that the first presenters would be law enforcement groups as subject-matter experts. The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association testified first, warning of serious recruitment, retention, and retirement pressures in law enforcement. The group cited survey data showing most members would not recommend the profession to family, rising assaults on officers, a shortage of roughly 1,000 officers statewide, and more than 2,000 officers nearing retirement eligibility. They also urged continued funding for POST Board training reimbursements and described broader concerns about anti-police rhetoric and public policy. The presentation was interrupted by a disruptive outburst in the room, after which the committee returned to order. The Minnesota Sheriffs Association then outlined its 2025 priorities: expanding mental health treatment beds and revisiting the 48-hour law, making the Fandino-Castile training fund permanent, updating drone/UAV statutes for missing-person searches, training, and evidence preservation, requiring permit-to-carry holders to report name changes, expanding BCA authority for sexual assault investigations on state-owned military facilities, replacing aging public safety radios in the ARMER system, and strengthening employer background-check response requirements. Members asked questions about mental health capacity, UAV uses, and officer assaults; witnesses said the state needs more beds, staff, and support for both short-term crisis stabilization and longer-term treatment. The Minnesota Police Chiefs Association closed by echoing concerns about recruitment and retention, supporting the $6 million POST training reimbursement fund, and calling for tougher penalties for fleeing police, auto theft, and violent crime. No votes or formal actions were taken."}】【。assistant to=final 天天中彩票大奖json 天天中彩票追号json ఇలా to=final 彩神争霸快三 to=final 手机天天彩票 ்ந்து result 彩票平台招商 ્યો क्ता ંડ {