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• So if you look at this map, this is the downtown zone in Durham.
• I'm sorry, this is a zoning map. That's the only reason.
• It's like unless you're really familiar with Durham zoning, unfortunately, the map is not as helpful.
• </c><04:03:23.199><c> I'm</c> campus that's what I'm say map I'm campus that's what I'm say map I'm asking
• I I'm sorry this this is a this map I I'm sorry this this is a zoning<04:03:36.279><c> map</c><04:03

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• instrumental in growing my leadership and networking skills, assessing needs of communities through survey mapping
• in growing my leadership and networking skills, assessing the needs of communities through survey mapping
• instrumental in growing my leadership and networking skills, assessing needs of communities through survey mapping
• honing it on my data analysis. and networking skills, assessing needs of communities through survey mapping

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• So I like to make sure we've got processes thought through and implications mapped out.
• 55.280><c> through</c><00:24:55.640><c> and</c><00:24:55.880><c> implications</c><00:24:56.760><c> mapped
• </c> thought through and implications mapped thought through and implications mapped out.<00:24:57.520

Keywords: 1183, house

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• . >> Members, uh, we'll now turn to Co-Chair Frazier to give us the road map for our future. >> The entire
• give</c><00:36:40.320><c> us</c><00:36:40.560><c> the</c><00:36:41.040><c> road</c><00:36:41.359><c> map
• </c><00:36:41.599><c> for</c><00:36:41.839><c> our</c> Frasier to give us the road map for our Frasier
• to give us the road map for our future. future. future.

Bills: HF3298, SF3832, HF3528, HF3516, HF3972, HF4118

Keywords: underground storage tanks, petroleum, reimbursement program, environmental regulation, pollution control, dairy assistance, investment relief, agriculture support, food production, economic relief, barbering, licensing, examinations, barber schools, public safety, certifications, Barber Examiners Board, dentistry, licensure, registration

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• comprised of verified student representatives from the organization's Catalyst for System Change and MAP
• Catalyst for System organization's Catalyst for System Change<00:20:58.000><c> and</c><00:20:58.240><c> MAP
• Stars</c><00:20:58.960><c> or</c><00:20:59.120><c> the</c><00:20:59.280><c> Minnesota</c> Change and MAP
• Stars or the Minnesota Change and MAP Stars or the Minnesota Association<00:21:00.480><c> of</c><00:

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee heard House File 3585, as amended, which would create an interagency council on student attendance and re-refer the bill to education finance. Representative Keeler moved the bill and an A1 amendment that corrected the council’s placement from the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to the Department of Education; the amendment was adopted. Keeler and Representative Bakeberg described the bill as the product of several years of bipartisan work on chronic absenteeism and truancy, emphasizing that attendance problems involve multiple systems and require ongoing coordination rather than a single-agency response. Testimony was strongly supportive. Matt Shaver of Allies cited statewide chronic absenteeism data and argued that schools cannot solve the problem alone because root causes such as housing, transportation, health, and economic instability lie outside school control. Assistant Commissioner Angela Mansfield of MDE said the task force and pilot districts showed coordination gaps and supported the council, while also noting MDE’s Compass staff would need permanent funding to carry out the work. Ashley High Totower of Hennepin County’s BEET program said attendance is a public health, child welfare, transportation, housing, and economic issue, and Kenneth Avon of the Minneapolis Foundation said absenteeism is an ecological problem requiring cross-sector coordination. Student witnesses also supported the bill but urged stronger youth representation. Henry Brick of Catalyst for Systems Change said students understand the causes of absenteeism best and proposed expanding student seats on the council from one to five. Ava Northrup of the Minnesota Youth Council said youth voices should be more than symbolic and suggested two youth representatives, one from the metro and one from greater Minnesota, plus additional youth task forces or panels. In member discussion, Representative Lawrence questioned whether the council duplicated existing MDE work, asked who would coordinate the group, and raised the lack of a sunset; Keeler and Bakeberg said the Department of Education would coordinate and that a sunset could be considered later. Other members asked about fiscal impact, and the chair said a fiscal note had been requested and the bill would move on to education finance.

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• On the aquifer mapping funding, I understand I've got a request from a constituent about that being removed
• On the Aquafire mapping funding, I understand I've got a request from a constituent about that being
• Secondly, for aquifer mapping, I think we're at $11 million this year.
• Is it your understanding that all $11 million will be spent this year on aquifer mapping? And Mr.

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 152, which would create a low-income telecommunications assistance program and continue support for rural broadband operations and maintenance through the State Rural Universal Service Fund. Senator Padilla and Office of Broadband Access and Expansion Director Jeff Lopez said the bill responds to the loss of federal affordability support and would help low-income households pay for broadband, while also preserving funding for rural carriers and maintenance. Supporters included the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, the New Mexico Exchange Carrier Group, tribal telecom representatives, and several rural providers, who said affordability is the main barrier to service and that the bill would help families, students, and rural communities. A few witnesses opposed parts of the bill, arguing that the ARS funding should be redirected entirely to broadband affordability and that legacy POTS-line support should sunset. Committee members asked about ETC requirements, satellite and wireless options, rural density, and the sunset provision; the sponsor said the sunset on ARS would be removed and that stakeholder discussions would continue in the interim. The committee voted due pass on the Senate Finance Committee substitute for SB 152. The committee then took up Senate Rules Committee substitute for Senate Bill 132, which would add software planning and replacement to the state’s equipment replacement fund. The sponsor and expert said state agencies now rely heavily on software for core services and that planning for software alongside hardware would improve efficiency, security, and long-term sustainability. There was no opposition, and the committee voted due pass on the substitute. The meeting then shifted to a lengthy discussion of Senate changes to House Bill 2, the budget bill. Senate Finance staff described roughly 300 changes, including additional funding for fire response, early childhood, housing, health care, quantum initiatives, public safety, courts, transportation, education, and several social service programs. Members questioned cuts or reallocations affecting state employee pay, public school capital outlay, the state fair redevelopment, CARA, personal care services, the Office of Child Advocate, and other items. The presenters repeatedly defended the Senate’s use of funds as a way to preserve reserves while prioritizing health care, housing, education, and other recurring needs, and said reserves would remain above the target level even with the changes discussed.

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• Road map qimbisnam faxximta. Away qadliino takkuh kalah. Atu isi pakkeetik ayyufta lito.
• 00:16:13.949><c>geynam </c><00:16:14.199><c>faxximta </c><00:16:14.449><c>road </c><00:16:14.699><c>map
• 16:14.949><c>qimbisnam </c><00:16:15.199><c>faxximta</c> tamah kaaduk tamakkel geynam faxximta road map
• qimbisnam faxximta tamah kaaduk tamakkel geynam faxximta road map qimbisnam faxximta . <00:16:16.220

Keywords: Judiciary, Division A - Room 216, 2 February, 2026; 3:30 PM, 925, all

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• It is the map of coverage, so by county, where our programs Are touching and how many people they touch
• My example would be when I don't know if you're familiar with the Oklahoma City maps project.
• OK, so they hit the maps program and all of those capital improvements occurred within the maps program

Keywords: 914, all

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• So when you look at the map of where CPB grants are going in California, you don't see that kind of concentration
• And so when you look at the map of where CPP grants are going in California, you don't see that kind
• The other, in terms of infrastructure, we have a lot of stations that you saw on the map.
• We have a lot of stations that you saw on the map.

Summary: The hearing focused on the impact of the federal rescission of Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding on California public media, with Assemblymember Chris Ward and Senator Akilah Weber Pierson framing public media as essential civic infrastructure for education, local news, arts, emergency alerts, and underserved communities. Local officials from San Diego and La Mesa voiced support, emphasizing public media’s role in trusted information, children’s programming, and community arts access. Panelists from PBS SoCal, KCRW, Rebuild Local News, NPR, KPBS, Radio Bilingüe, and KVPR described significant budget losses, layoffs, reduced programming, and threats to rural and specialized services. They highlighted impacts on children’s educational content, local journalism, arts coverage, science and documentary production, and emergency alert systems. Several speakers noted that smaller stations in rural or low-broadband areas are especially vulnerable, while larger stations are also cutting staff and delaying projects. They also discussed possible responses such as shared services, cost reductions, philanthropy, and state support, while warning that one-time bridge funding is not a long-term fix. Committee members asked about operational changes, alternative revenue sources, the role of state programs, and whether public pressure could restore federal funding. Witnesses said the loss is already being felt, that restoration appears unlikely in the near term, and that any state support should be structured to protect editorial independence and provide stable, timely funding. The hearing concluded with a shift to labor and production testimony and then to station-specific testimony from KPBS, Radio Bilingüe, and KVPR, followed by public comment.

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• The other thing is to recognize that the FEMA flood maps are going to be inaccurate.
• Another necessity is updating flood maps.
• Our old flood maps are outdated.
• Flood maps should meet or exceed FEMA standards, ideally using the most current versions, such as those

Bills: HB2, HB1, HB18, HB19, HB20, HB1, HB 2, HB18, HB19, HB20

Keywords: emergency communication, interoperability, grant program, first responders, state council, disaster response, emergency management, mass fatality, justices of the peace, training programs, emergency manager license, volunteer management, justice of the peace training, criminal history checks, state health services, broadband, public safety, disaster preparedness, funding, flood disaster plan

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• getting services in their homes, um, and so these are really home and community-based services that map
• I just wanted to show you the map here of where we are. 33 of the 42 public health offices are currently
• I did with Senate Bill 3 and the interaction, um, to make sure that you're participating in that mapping
• , the SIMS mapping, um, process too.

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• overdoses with the Washington-Baltimore high-intensity drug trafficking areas overdose detection mapping
• overdoses with the Washington-Baltimore high-intensity drug trafficking areas overdose detection mapping
• overdoses with the Washington-Baltimore high-intensity drug trafficking areas overdose detection mapping
• overdoses with the Washington-Baltimore high-intensity drug trafficking areas overdose detection mapping

Bills: HF2300

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We also want to urge caution that any sort of map that characterizes availability of water should not
• Maps of this sort are general in nature and do not imply that an aquifer capable of producing water exists
• We also want to urge caution that any sort of map that characterizes availability of water should not
• Maps of this sort are general in nature and do not imply that an aquifer capable of producing water exists

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The program is supported by a transfer planner designed to help community college students map out their
• This collaborative partnership will deliver a set of recommendations based on mapping current and future
• So, that is another pathway we're looking at and also mapping the workforce.
• Mapping that and again telling our CSU story in that space is of interest.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• very appreciative to the legislature with regards to the hardening school grant and also the data mapping
• And also the data mapping grant that we have for our schools.
• I go back to, first of all, you know, we appreciate the school safety grants and the mapping grants that
• I go back to, first of all, you know, we appreciate the school safety grants and the mapping grants that

Summary: The subcommittee first heard an overview from Department of Education Chancellor Paul Burns on Florida’s K-12 governance structure and major divisions, including early learning, public schools, safe schools, school choice, and accountability. He highlighted school readiness and VPK, teacher preparation and licensure, school safety functions, scholarship and virtual/home education programs, and FAST progress monitoring. Burns also cited statewide gains such as higher mid-year reading performance, a record graduation rate of 89.7%, and record CTE enrollment, while members questioned the meaning of Florida’s “number one” education rankings, teacher pay, post-COVID learning loss, vacancies, and chronic absenteeism. St. Lucie County Superintendent John Prince then described the scale and responsibilities of a mid-sized district, emphasizing student safety, transportation, meals, hurricane shelter operations, career and technical education, teacher recruitment and retention, progress monitoring, remediation, and mental health supports. Members asked about school shelter construction standards, remediation funding, late school start times, attendance, and concordance scores; Prince argued for more flexibility for CTE pathways and noted that local districts use a mix of state and federal funds to support remediation and staffing. The committee then moved to an early warning systems panel. Burns explained that Florida law requires districts to use attendance, behavior/suspensions, course performance, FAST results, and other academic indicators to identify students needing support, with districts and families developing intervention plans. Superintendents from Putnam, St. Johns, and St. Lucie counties said chronic absenteeism is tied to achievement and NAEP decline, but causes vary by district, including poverty, transportation, daycare, family instability, travel, and student athletics. They described MTSS, PBIS, home visits, attendance letters, and community partnerships as responses. Members also discussed VPK access, full-day VPK funding, excused versus unexcused absences, and the need for earlier intervention in pre-K and K-2. Finally, Vice Chancellor Darren Norris outlined Florida’s post-Parkland school safety measures, including armed school officers, anonymous reporting, behavioral threat assessment teams, mental health training, panic alert systems, emergency drills, active assailant response policies, and firearm detection canines. Superintendents said compliance is costly and often requires shifting local funds, but they praised state grants for mental health, hardening, and mapping. They noted ongoing challenges with new mandates, capital costs, manual reporting burdens, and the need to balance safety requirements with classroom resources.

Bills: SB5223, SB6071, SB5966, SB6061, SB6016, SB5973, SB5053, SB5249, SB6190, SB5574, SB6263, SB6282, SB5950, SB6074, SB6096, SB5609, SB5943, SJM8016, SB5907, SB6155, SB6158, SB6227, SB6085, SB6234, SB6274, SB5909, SB6045, SB6089, SB6170, SB5954, SB5762, SB6032, SB6082, SB6164, SB6176, SB6319, SB6308, SB6177, SB6052, SB6182, SB6335, SB6017, SB5470, SB5990, SB5046, SB5387, SB5637, SB5647, SB5839, SB5888, SB5962, SB6018, SB6037, SB6047, SB6078, SB6130, SB6147, SB6256, HB2155, HB2304, HB2367, HB2606, SB5998, SB6005

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, overpayment recovery, modernization, health care, legislation, healthcare, nutrition, medically tailored meals, dietary support, food security, chronic illness, tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development

Bills: SB5223, SB6071, SB5966, SB6061, SB6016, SB5973, SB5053, SB5249, SB6190, SB5574, SB6263, SB6282, SB5950, SB6074, SB6096, SB5609, SB5943, SJM8016, SB5907, SB6155, SB6158, SB6227, SB6085, SB6234, SB6274, SB5909, SB6045, SB6089, SB6170, SB5954, SB5762, SB6032, SB6082, SB6164, SB6176, SB6319, SB6308, SB6177, SB6052, SB6182, SB6335, SB6017, SB5470, SB5990, SB5046, SB5387, SB5637, SB5647, SB5839, SB5888, SB5962, SB6018, SB6037, SB6047, SB6078, SB6130, SB6147, SB6256, HB2155, HB2304, HB2367, HB2606, SB5998, SB6005

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, overpayment recovery, modernization, health care, legislation, healthcare, nutrition, medically tailored meals, dietary support, food security, chronic illness, tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development

Summary: The Senate opened with ceremonial remarks, approved the previous day’s journal, and then moved through introductions, committee referrals, and caucus breaks. A resolution recognizing Ramadan, Senate Resolution 8680, was adopted after remarks from Senator Trudeau emphasizing charity, self-reflection, and restraint, and several members spoke in support of religious inclusion and community recognition. The chamber then took up several bills on final passage. House Bill 2304, expanding warranty options to encourage more condominium construction, passed overwhelmingly. Substitute House Bill 2492, requiring behavioral health and wellness training in construction apprenticeships, also passed after supporters cited high rates of mental health struggles and suicides in the trades. Substitute House Bill 2228, directing work on scissors stairs to improve housing efficiency, passed as well, as did Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1541, which revises the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee to add more military and veteran experience. The most extended debate centered on Substitute House Bill 2355, the Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights. Supporters argued it would provide basic labor protections, written agreements, minimum wage, and remedies for domestic workers, while opponents warned it would burden families, independent contractors, and small jobs with contracts, notice requirements, and private lawsuits. Several proposed amendments to narrow coverage or remove the private right of action were rejected, and the bill ultimately passed 28–20. The Senate also passed House Bill 2155 on nursing title use in the context of AI, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2242 on preventive services and state health guidance, Substitute House Bill 2269 on middle housing in unincorporated areas, and Engrossed House Bill 1501 on HOA/unit-owner inquiries after adopting a committee striking amendment. The Senate adjourned until the next morning.

Bills: SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB18, SB34, SB6, SB7, SB8, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB 2, SB 3, SB 5, SB 9, SB 10, SB 14, SB 16, SB 18, SB 34, SB 6, SB 7, SB 8, SB 11, SB 12, SB 13, SB 15, SB 17, SB 4, SB1, SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB18, SB34, SB6, SB7, SB8, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB17, SB4

Keywords: flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products

Bills: SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB18, SB34, SB6, SB7, SB8, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB 2, SB 3, SB 5, SB 9, SB 10, SB 14, SB 16, SB 18, SB 34, SB 6, SB 7, SB 8, SB 11, SB 12, SB 13, SB 15, SB 17, SB 4, SB1, SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB18, SB34, SB6, SB7, SB8, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB17, SB4

Keywords: flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products

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• They are now a year after the regional planning maps are updated.
• </c><01:11:01.120><c> are</c> after the regional planning maps are after the regional planning maps are
• Uh there are future land<01:11:19.440><c> use</c><01:11:19.760><c> maps</c><01:11:20.560><c> and</c><
• 01:11:20.880><c> then</c><01:11:21.120><c> a</c><01:11:21.360><c> municipality</c> land use maps and
• then a municipality land use maps and then a municipality can<01:11:22.320><c> apply</c><01:11:22.640

Keywords: 927, senate, all