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• So USFS was able to look at visual of the column and launch aerial attack before responders... ...was
• able to look at visual of the column and launch aerial attack before responders from Kittitas 7 and
• I know I'd only have just a couple... ...perspective than shellfish farmers, on-site land managers.
• I hope to see you all out at some of our beaver restoration sites or beaver relocation sites in the future
• We'd love to see, in our state-funded restoration sites where beavers are a priority to bring back for

Summary: The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee held public hearings on several bills and a joint memorial, with testimony largely focused on steelhead recovery, agricultural viability, wildfire funding, and shellfish fees. On SB 6241, which would create a wild broodstock conservation program for steelhead, staff described a statewide program with a fiscal note of about $14.6 million in FY 2027, while sponsor Sen. Braun argued the concept could boost wild populations and fishing opportunity at lower cost than the fiscal note suggests. Proponents, including anglers and conservation groups, said broodstock programs could improve fisheries, preserve genetics, and support local economies; opponents, including Trout Unlimited, argued the bill was too broad, not sufficiently science-driven, and should be left to agency and co-manager discretion. The public hearing closed with a strong pro/con sign-in count in favor of the bill. The committee then heard SB 6104, a broad agriculture-protection bill that would require agricultural impact statements for certain agency actions, annexations, and zoning changes, and would direct mitigation measures when actions harm agricultural or natural-resource-based commercial activities. Sponsor Sen. Muzzall said Washington agriculture is under severe pressure and losing farms, while supporters from farm groups said the bill would force agencies to consider ag viability and compensate for impacts. Opponents, including a small farmer and environmental advocates, said the bill was too procedural, could burden modernization or conservation efforts, and might create uncertainty around existing conservation funding accounts. The hearing ended with more testimony in opposition than support. The committee also heard SJM 8015, urging the federal government to ensure wildfire-response consolidation does not reduce capacity or firefighter safety. Sponsor Sen. Short and many testifiers, including private forest owners, tribes, students, conservation groups, and local officials, emphasized the importance of maintaining and fully funding Washington’s wildfire response and forest-restoration investments, especially the 1168 account. Testimony highlighted fuel breaks, early detection, community protection, and the economic costs of wildfire. The memorial drew overwhelmingly pro testimony. Finally, the committee suspended the five-day notice rule to hear SB 6318 on commercial shellfish fees; staff explained it would cap Department of Health fee increases after a recent fee review, and shellfish growers strongly supported the bill as necessary to keep small farms viable. The committee also took a work session on beaver relocation and habitat restoration, where presenters described beavers as a water-retention and wildfire-resilience tool and discussed coexistence, relocation, and possible future management changes.

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• The next few sites are going to be all civil sites because, you know, the sites that where you can co-locate
• going to be building sites in a lot of different areas.
• We won't get that done in a year, but we will have our six sites taken care of.
• It did not launch until September of 2016, but it did launch, by which time, on the $100 million project
• This system failed the day that it launched. It just did not work at all.

Committee: House Science, Technology & Telecommunications Committee

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• surveys by our own scuba-certified divers, as well as the sampling coverage spanning from the 2024 site
• ISDA currently operates three year-round stations at Twin Falls Park, at the Shoshone Falls boat launch
• , and at... ...at Twin Falls Park, at the Shoshone Falls boat launch, and at Centennial Park.
• Working in partnership with Twin Falls County, City of Twin Falls, and Idaho Power, we've made different site

Committee: House Agricultural Affairs

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• It supports statewide youth job skills and career development programs at the club sites.
• Our Money Matters and Career Launch programs are providing young people with the skills and training
• Our participants work on site at our newly built facility, which...
• Our participants work on site at our newly built facility, which...
• </c><01:09:28.040><c> mental</c> youth participate in on-site mental youth participate in on-site mental

Committee: Senate Jobs and Economic Development

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• AXIS CARE PLANS REQUIRES ALL HOSPITALS WITH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS INCLUDING OUR HOSPITAL BASED CALLED SITE
• THE NEW SYSTEM IS REQUIRED TO CONDUCT ON SITE SURVEYS THAT SURVEYS ONCE THE RULE IS FINALIZED.
• WE ARE HAPPY TO SAY THAT STRONG FLORIDA MOMS LAUNCHED TODAY AND YOU CAN FIND THE WEBSITE AT STRONG FL
• MOMS LAUNCHED TODAY AND YOU CAN FIND THE WEBSITE AT STRONG FL MOMS .COM. >> Chair: GOOD TIMING ON THAT
• THE SITE WENT LIVE IN SEPTEMBER FOR VENDORS AND PARENTS WHO CAN REGISTER FOR VOUCHERS.

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• We've launched a new campaign, and this is, I don't know if you want to watch the video.
• Secretary: We're doing unannounced checks, and we have more individuals on site.
• Representative Chatfield: Personnel on site at these facilities for these kids?
• I believe Hope House has a therapist that is on site.
• When the program first launched, it targeted students with one or more risk factors.

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• The bill would cover facilities such as Blue Origin launch site in Van Horn. which I believe is in your
• district, Senator Blanco, and SpaceX Starbase launch site. in Boca Chica.
• flight activities to be covered. by the critical infrastructure protections that are used for the launch
• The most powerful rocket ever built is being developed and launched at Starbase, and it is under contract
• protesters, foreign adversaries, and those who may not understand the risk is inappropriate. with launch

Bills: SB1150 , SB763 , SB1061 , SB1146 , SB1198 , HB279 , HB310

Committee: Senate Natural Resources

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• The Mass Office of Outdoor Recreation was launched almost exactly when I took this job.
• We also have, and we can follow up on this later as well, but we have a potential Superfund site with
• sure about where federal funds are, if they're still going to be able to come for these Superfund sites
• For Superfund sites, I also wish I knew the answer to that, so I'd love to follow up with you about that
• We've added more testing sites, and we're initiating a new hotspot investigation program.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Summary: The committee hearing covered several bills related to environmental, natural resources, and maritime issues. Representative Markey testified in support of H. 1000, which would create a commission to study financing wastewater infrastructure, especially in southeastern Massachusetts and the South Shore, citing combined sewer overflows and impacts on aquaculture. Members agreed the core challenge is finding long-term financing for wastewater solutions. The committee also heard testimony on H. 902 to establish an Office of Outdoor Recreation, with supporters describing its role in expanding access, supporting underrepresented communities, and helping grow the outdoor economy. Related testimony also supported H. 986, which would codify the Division of Ecological Restoration and the Office of Fishing and Boating Access within the Department of Fish and Game, with witnesses emphasizing habitat restoration, flood reduction, public access, and boating/fishing opportunities. A major portion of the hearing focused on H. 901/S. 597, “An Act Providing Nature for All,” which would dedicate existing sporting goods sales tax revenue to a new conservation fund. Supporters from Mass Audubon, Environmental League of Massachusetts, Appalachian Mountain Club, Trust for Public Land, Massachusetts Rivers Alliance, and conservation groups argued the bill would provide a sustainable revenue stream for land conservation, parks, trails, wetlands, water protection, and climate resilience, while also advancing environmental justice and outdoor recreation. They said the state needs roughly $300 million more per year to meet land conservation goals and that the bill could generate about $100 million annually without raising taxes. Committee members asked about balancing conservation with housing and development, and witnesses said the goals are compatible and that the bill includes safeguards. Witnesses also noted similar funding models in other states. The hearing also included H. 1053, a bill to create a Merrimack River Collaborative. Regional planning and watershed advocates said the river faces bacterial contamination, heavy metals, combined sewer overflows, and other pollution, and that a formal collaborative would help coordinate municipalities, state agencies, and nonprofits across the watershed and possibly across state lines. Another bill, H. 4109, would relocate harbor lines in New Bedford Harbor to allow reconstruction of deteriorating bulkheads at a waterfront industrial site; the New Bedford Port Authority, engineers, and the property owner said the change is needed for permitting and would support port modernization and jobs. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on S. 641 regarding marine pilotage in New Bedford. Supporters argued the bill would remove a District 3 pilotage restriction and improve port flexibility and offshore wind operations, while opponents warned it would undermine the state’s compulsory pilotage system, weaken safety, and allow ship owners to shop for pilots. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

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• As you know, we are launching in our fifth year. ...settings.
• As you know, we are launching in our fifth year, and we have a lot of lessons learned.
• The division received 296 complaints, conducted 84 site visits, mailed out 5,711 Youth Bill of Rights
• We conducted 99 site visits, which is a 70% increase in investigative site visits from 2024, and we handled
• And last December, we did launch the administration launched the Public Health Network Information Exchange

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• So we launched our first year experience course with 40 students.
• So we launched our first year experience course with 40 students.
• So we launched our first year experience course with 40 students.
• So we launched our first year experience course with 40 students.
• So we launched our first year experience course with 40 students.

Summary: The interim Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity met at Kentucky State University and heard a presentation from President Kofi Aapo and Vice President Michael Dorsy on the university’s role as an HBCU and its current priorities. They emphasized Kentucky State’s impact on Black student outcomes nationally, its focus on workforce development, civic leadership, innovation, and economic mobility, and its efforts to grow enrollment, expand dual-credit partnerships, and launch a prison education program. They also described House Bill 250’s role in prompting program review and the creation or expansion of market-aligned offerings, including manufacturing engineering, agricultural engineering, biological and agricultural engineering, social work, criminal justice, and expanded online programs through “Thoroughbred Global.” A major topic was Kentucky State’s move toward STEM and applied programs. President Aapo said the university is diversifying beyond liberal arts to meet workforce demand and cited plans for a PhD in agroecology, which he said would help farmers adapt to climate conditions and would be federally funded. He also discussed the nursing program as the fastest-growing on campus, partnerships with health systems that pay tuition and guarantee jobs, and the need for a new nursing facility. He said the current nursing space is inadequate and that a new building could double or triple enrollment in the program. He also described a mobile health initiative intended to bring preventive care and health education to underserved areas of the state. Members asked questions about the nursing building, STEM strategy, teacher preparation, dual credit, prison education, and student readiness. Senator Bledsoe asked about the shift toward STEM, and Aapo said the strategy is based on student demand and data from House Bill 250. Senator Berg requested a list of dual-credit partners and encouraged long-term tracking of prison education participants to study outcomes such as recidivism; Aapo said the university has not yet begun that research but intends to. Senator Tidner asked about remedial needs, and Aapo said KSU found more than 100 students with zero GPAs when he arrived and is using co-requisite support and tutoring to address English and math deficiencies. Representative Brown and others highlighted the historical and ongoing value of HBCUs, and no votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting.

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• When construction is completed, site.
• </c><01:05:06.000><c> Uh</c> uh launch into an era of new growth.
• Uh uh launch into an era of new growth.
• ><c> capital</c><01:13:17.280><c> campaign</c> launched a 7 million capital campaign launched a 7 million
• </c> launch more people into independence. launch more people into independence.

Bills: HF1569 , HF460 , HF850 , HF707 , HF798 , HF852 , HF366 , HF365 , HF836 , HF866 , HF885 , HF959 , HF1196 , HF1788 , HF1349 , HF2272 , HF2652 , HF1251 , HF607

Committee: House Capital Investment

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• CURRENT PROGRAMS WE HAVE DEPLOYED AND WHAT'S TO COME WITH OUR PROGRAM AND RECENT GRANT PROGRAM WE LAUNCHED
• MORE DETAILS HERE REGARDING OUR BROADBAND OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM, THIS WAS THE FIRST PROGRAM WE LAUNCHED
• JUNE 6TH THE RESTRUCTURING NOTICE THAT CAME OUT ALLOWED US TO PIVOT A LITTLE WHEN IT CAME TO LAUNCHING
• THIS WAS THE MOST RECENT GRANT PROGRAM THAT LAUNCHED OCTOBER 1.
• IT DID RECENTLY LAUNCH AND WE ARE WORKING ON THAT LARGE TRADITIONAL RULEMAKING EFFORTS BECAUSE IT DID

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• I guess separate and apart from the factory-built or off-site construction, on-site construction, is
• I guess separate and apart from the factory-built or off-site construction, on-site construction, is
• We often call it the job site copy.
• </c> and now they're doing the soft launch. and now they're doing the soft launch.
• </c> as far as the H so H no bill we launched as far as the H so H no bill we launched on<03:11:00.880

Summary: The task force held its first meeting, beginning with roll call and introductions of members and participants in the room and on Zoom. The chair emphasized Sunshine Law transparency, noted the meeting was on September 11, and opened public testimony on the orientation report. No one testified in person or on Zoom, and the chair observed a moment of silence in remembrance of 9/11 before moving into the agenda. The chair then reported on several orientation presentations given statewide between July 18 and September 5, including meetings with transit-oriented development, the Maui Chamber of Commerce, the Kona-Kohala Chamber, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce on Hawaiʻi Island, the Hawaiʻi Island Chamber of Commerce, the Hawaiʻi Island Native Hawaiian Chamber, and the Capo Chamber of Commerce. The main presentation item was a detailed overview from Kauaʻi County on its permitting process. County staff explained that zoning and building permits are handled separately on the outer islands, with zoning focused on form, character, and compatibility, and building permits focused on health and safety. They described a two-tier zoning system: ministerial permits that are automatically approved if not acted on within 30 days, and discretionary permits that go to the planning commission and can become lengthy contested cases if there is intervention. They also discussed special management area review in coastal areas, which can add time, and explained that building permits must conform to what was approved in zoning. Kauaʻi County staff also outlined the building permit process, including online and in-person submission, coordination with planning, engineering, water, wastewater, health, and fire agencies, and the county’s fully electronic review system using ProjectDox and related software. They noted that applicants are encouraged to check zoning, water, wastewater, and floodplain issues before hiring someone to prepare plans, especially for homeowners. The county shared permit and utility statistics and said the public can check permit history through Click2Gov. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided; after the Kauaʻi presentation, the chair opened a question period for members.

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• Of maybe some kind of product or something that they're holding on site.
• So most of the sugar mills in Louisiana have their bagasse stored on site. Yeah.
• This is infrastructure funding for to launch and get started.
• To launch, to get started, and the first amendment.
• Infrastructure funding for to launch and get started.

Bills: HCR65 , HB512 , HB1194 , SCR23 , SB502

Committee: House Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 23, which would create an Agricultural-based National Security Priorities Task Force to study issues such as Chinese drones, farmland ownership, and other technology-related concerns that could affect farmers and national security. Senator Kathy Stewart said the goal was to avoid unintended consequences in legislation and to bring agriculture stakeholders together. The resolution was moved favorably with no objections. The committee then took up Senate Bill 502 on sugarcane bagasse storage. Supporters, including the sponsor, the Commissioner of Agriculture, and the American Sugar Cane League, said the bill would clarify that bagasse is an agricultural byproduct and would protect storage practices that comply with department best practices from local ordinances. Several residents from St. Martin Parish testified in opposition, saying a large bagasse pile near their homes was out of compliance, created dust and odors, and caused health and property-value concerns. Despite the opposition, the bill was reported favorably with no objections. House Bill 512, by Representative Schamerhorn, would prohibit the manufacturing and sale of cell-cultured food products in Louisiana while allowing university research to continue. An amendment was adopted to make the bill effective only if certain federal court rulings allow such a ban. The sponsor and Commissioner Strain argued the issue is still scientifically uncertain and that the state should avoid costly litigation; the bill was reported favorably with amendments after no objections. House Bill 1194, the Healthy Food Retail Act, was amended to shift food-desert research and mapping duties to the LSU AgCenter, while the financing authority would continue handling grants and related funding mechanisms. Supporters said the bill would improve data on food deserts and help target grocery access in underserved urban and rural areas; some members raised concerns about government subsidies and long-term dependence, but the sponsor and Commissioner Strain said the program is intended as infrastructure support to launch stores, not ongoing operating aid. After debate, the bill was reported favorably with amendments by a 10-3 roll call vote. The committee also reported favorably House Concurrent Resolution 65, which urges federal action to reclassify crawfish-industry job duties as agricultural labor for H-2A purposes; testimony emphasized labor shortages, the impact on crawfish and rice producers, and the need for more legal guest workers. The meeting ended with a brief informational handout on direct marketing and custom slaughter plants and adjournment.

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• We've also launched a statewide partner engagement series, county office hours, expanded policy training
• Another example: we're preparing to launch a recuperative care model under CalAIM for high-acuity adults
• That guided automation in the system and kind of the launch of our planning process on December 31st,
• And we enrolled literally 275 people in nine different pop-ups because we were there on site.
• It’s that... ...because we were there on site. It’s eligibility staff at the county level.

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• regime is already rigorous and substantive, and therefore there is no need to add another layer to the siting
• regime is already rigorous and substantive, and therefore there is no need to add another layer to the siting
• And I think, for me, we can't site data centers in a state where we can't guarantee that we can keep
• Maybe we took a page out of their playbook, so we've launched, I think all of us have launched...
• So we've launched, I think all of us have launched pilots for the different customer segments, and it's

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy heard several bills focused on grid reliability, affordability, clean energy infrastructure, and industrial decarbonization. AB 222, by Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan, would require more data reporting on data centers and aim to prevent ratepayers from bearing related grid costs; supporters said better information is needed to plan for rapidly growing electricity demand from AI and data centers, while opponents warned about privacy, security, trade-secret, and cost-shifting concerns. The bill passed the committee on a 13-4 vote, with the roll left open for absent members. AB 941, by Assemblymember Bonta, would impose a 270-day timeline for CPUC review of priority transmission projects to speed clean-energy infrastructure buildout. Supporters argued that transmission delays are slowing California’s climate goals and raising costs, while opponents raised concerns about CEQA process, staffing, and prioritization. The bill passed 15-0. AB 1191, by Assemblymember Tangipa, would make existing large hydroelectric facilities eligible for the Renewable Portfolio Standard; supporters framed it as a way to lower rates and ease affordability pressures, while opponents said it would undermine the purpose of the RPS by substituting existing resources for new renewable development. That bill failed on a 4-11 vote. AB 1280, by Assemblymember Garcia, would expand state grant programs to support thermal energy storage projects for industrial decarbonization. Supporters said it would help modernize manufacturing, cut pollution in disadvantaged communities, and preserve jobs, with broad support from environmental and clean manufacturing groups and no opposition testimony. The bill passed 17-0. AB 1117, by Assemblymember Schultz, would require the CPUC to offer optional dynamic electricity rate tariffs for customers to shift usage away from peak periods; supporters said it could lower bills and improve grid efficiency, while utilities said they were not opposed to the concept but wanted more flexibility and time in the regulatory process. That bill passed 14-0. The committee also approved its consent calendar and other noncontroversial items, with several measures moving forward unanimously.

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• to completely go interactive data site to completely go away<01:13:06.000><c> forever.
• They also have the school website, and we have a direct site to the application.
• </c><02:00:28.560><c> So</c><02:00:28.719><c> it</c> a direct site to the application.
• So it a direct site to the application.
• </c> And then finally, we actually launched Futurity back in February of this year.

Summary: The committee met with a full quorum and approved the prior minutes. Members offered introductions of guests and family members, then heard a presentation from University of Louisville President Thomas Jared Bradley, who was sworn in before testifying. He described his background and outlined U of L’s strategic priorities: student success, access and affordability, workforce development, community engagement, and research. Bradley highlighted enrollment growth, increases in first-generation and Pell-eligible students, strong transfer pathways with KCTCS, and support programs such as the Cardinal Commitment Grant, 15-to-Finish, Comeback Cards, tutoring, mentoring, and mental health services. Bradley also emphasized U of L’s statewide and regional impact through UofL Health, rural outreach, the Bullitt County rural cancer education and research center, nursing expansion, and the Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership program. He noted major institutional distinctions, including R1 status, a new Carnegie Opportunity College and University designation, and community-engaged classification. He said the university is one of only 10 public universities nationwide with all three designations and reported record enrollment, improved retention, and strong research expenditures. He also thanked lawmakers for significant capital and operating support, including funding for the simulation center, health science center, asset preservation, and the MEP program. During questions, members praised the university’s public service role and asked about first-generation enrollment, retention, graduation rates, and post-graduation outcomes. Bradley said the university is working to improve completion by expanding academic support, early alerts, incentives for tutoring, and faculty/advisor mentoring, especially for first-generation and high-need students. He acknowledged that post-graduation employment data is difficult to collect but said the new Carnegie classification reflects positive outcomes. No votes were taken beyond approving the minutes, and no formal actions were taken on legislation in this portion of the meeting.

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• meeting, but the Move 250 initiative, the partnership between ITD and Idaho Parks, they will be launching
• Treasury launched that savings bond program and then commissioned Liberty Bells for our states.
• from our work at the State Museum, at the State Archives, and at the Old Pen, and all of our historic sites
• from our work at the State Museum, at the State Archives, and at the Old Pen, and all of our historic sites

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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• We launched an application process for the state disaster revolving fund that was created in 2024, and
• We've launched an Oklahoma resilient recovery strategy that's really guiding, in partnership with entities
• We ended off-site warehouse leases that the agency had carried for years, and then we've assigned fleet
• We ended off-site warehouse leases that the agency had carried for years, and then we've assigned fleet

Summary: The committee heard a budget presentation from Emergency Management Director Annie Verst for the General Government appropriations budget. She described the agency’s core role as coordinating disaster response, recovery, preparedness, and mitigation, emphasizing that local governments lead initial response while the state supports recovery and resource coordination. Verst highlighted recent activity including wildfire-related declarations, $83 million in public assistance payouts, use of the new state disaster revolving fund, implementation of an Oklahoma resilient recovery strategy, and restructuring efforts that repurposed positions toward regional coordination and reduced administrative overhead. A major focus of the presentation was uncertainty around federal funding. Verst said FEMA programs and obligations have been delayed or canceled in some cases, including hazard mitigation assistance and disaster case management, and that the agency is seeking state support to cover possible gaps. She outlined requests for a $3.7 million federal funding loss contingency, $1 million for updating the state hazard mitigation plan, $3.8 million for the state emergency fund and 12.5% public assistance obligations, and $800,000 for anticipated other needs/temporary sheltering cost share. She also explained that most of the agency’s large revolving and pass-through balances cannot be used for operating costs. Members questioned her about Oklahoma Task Force One, including whether it is funded by OEM and whether the agency is shifting toward response rather than mitigation. Verst said Task Force One is used when local capacity is exceeded, that out-of-state deployments are reimbursed, and that the agency sees its role as coordination and recovery rather than replacing local response. She also explained the revolving fund for disaster advances, the timing of reimbursements, and the purpose of the hazard mitigation plan update. No votes or formal actions were taken, and the hearing concluded with thanks and adjournment.

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• In June of 2024, we were able to actually launch the portal.
• Then, in September of 2025, we launched round two.
• </c><00:32:32.640><c> round</c> September of 2025, we launched round September of 2025, we launched round
• We all launched and pretty much closed at the same time that application window.
• </c><01:03:42.000><c> law</c> we reported anything to launch law we reported anything to launch law enforcement

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy