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• That's the thing we're going to add in this amendment here today, and that is a new technology.
• We're going to add in this amendment here today, and that is a new technology.
• I don't think it's in front of people, so I'll offer the A3 amendment as that is being distributed.
• I don't think it's in front of people, so I'll offer the A3 amendment as that is being distributed.
• Although the industry and technology are being developed, as has been said before, Minnesota is home

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Yen, who is our technology expert.
• Of course, until they come up with, you know, lighter battery weight technology.
• These lighter battery weight technology. These vehicles are heavier.
• We're going to provide this opportunity if you want to distribute this back to a union.
• We're going to provide this opportunity if you want to distribute this back to a union.

Keywords: 916, all

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• The technology today, we, uh, I think we could do a lot better.
• And the cost, the technology might be expensive.
• requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish rules allowing the sale and distribution
• of<00:46:51.040> fine<00:46:51.440> mesh<00:46:51.760> nets, sale and distribution
• of fine mesh nets, sale and distribution of fine mesh nets, including<00:46:53.680> monofilament<

Bills: HB1602, HB2246, HB1707, HB2216, HB2594, HB2595, HB2155, HB2113, HB2207, HB1832, HB2015, HB2152, HB2548

Keywords: agriculture, grant specialist, financial support, farmers, Hawaii, federal grants, grant administration, revolving fund, department of agriculture and biosecurity, grant compliance, transportation, reimbursement, food security, local production, sustainability, agricultural loans, financing, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Hawaii agriculture, loan portfolio

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• Um because we sponsor with through Kentucky Innovation and the Kentucky Science and Technology Center
• Um because we sponsor with through Kentucky Innovation and the Kentucky Science and Technology Center
• And uh you're given money to distribute and you score it, and it's a great scoring.
• <00:23:51.120> given<00:23:51.600> money<00:23:51.919> to<00:23:52.320> distribute
• >> And uh you're given money to distribute >> And uh you're given money to distribute

Keywords: Cabinet for Economic Development – Bluegrass State Skills Corporation Overview 02:35 ----Discussion of BR 868, 2026 Regular Session 24:08, 958, all

Summary: The meeting began with a quorum call and approval of the August 21 minutes. The main presentation was from the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development on the Bluegrass State Skills Corporation (BSSC), which was created in 1984 and is administratively tied to the cabinet. Staff explained that BSSC supports workforce training for companies in Kentucky through two main programs: the grant-in-aid reimbursement program and the skills training investment tax credit. They also described the board’s structure, quarterly meetings, annual audit, and the metropolitan tax credit tied to UPS in Louisville, along with public-private training consortia supported by the program. The cabinet outlined eligibility and funding rules: applicants must be qualified companies, trainees must be full-time Kentucky residents meeting wage requirements, and eligible training includes in-house company-specific training, train-the-trainer efforts, safety/OSHA training, and outside training through KCTCS or other providers. Grant-in-aid is a 50% reimbursement program capped at $75,000 per company per fiscal year and $2,000 per trainee, while the tax credit is capped annually and is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are scored based on county tier, wages, workforce development activity, veteran hiring, participation in consortia, and job growth. Members asked for data on trainees and industries served, and staff said they could provide it. They also discussed coordination with other workforce programs, especially KCTCS and the state’s TRAIN program, to avoid overlap and double dipping. Several members asked about program usage and differences between fiscal years. Staff said the tax credit is less popular because it is not refundable and requires tax liability, while grant-in-aid is more attractive because it is cash reimbursement. They said lower or delayed spending in some years can reflect one-year training windows, reimbursement lag, new facilities ramping up, consortia activity, and special allocations such as those tied to Ford facilities. Questions also covered support for new businesses, which staff said can receive favorable scoring for new jobs and may have funds set aside for new location projects. On veterans, staff said they connect companies to Kentucky Valor and other resources, but the program does not track veteran retention outcomes. The final discussion was on a draft bill related to the Kentucky Horse Park and the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Representative Vanessa Gracel and Kentucky Horse Park President Lee Carter explained that the proposal is intended to help the park maintain integrity and protect athletes, volunteers, coaches, trainers, and guests from abuse and misconduct. They described SafeSport’s federal role in Olympic and Paralympic sports and said they hope to move the draft forward as legislation in 2026. No votes were taken on the BSSC presentation or the horse park discussion.

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• With over 7 million Texans without broadband and many senior citizens not familiar with technology...
• We will make sure that those get distributed to all the members of the committee.
• Technology has given many of us, especially caregivers and working families, the ability to finally have
• I will be sending myself in regard to distributing four years ago.
• We'll make sure it gets distributed to all the members of the committee.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• 57.200> to<00:32:57.320> enhance<00:32:57.639> Tech ...including to enhance technology
• additional resources to improve the administration of elections for federal office, including to enhance technology
• I think that we would have to look at those reports and when the funds exactly were distributed or not
• distributed, and based on when that report was filed.
• Secretary. distributed um and based on when that distributed um and based on when that report<00:52:26.839

Bills: HF1345, HF71, HF993, HF1943

Keywords: HF1345, statutory city, public utility commission, municipal utilities, city council, local government, utility governance, commission membership, staggered terms, vacancy appointment, ordinance, Minnesota Statutes 412.341, municipal ordinance, city commission, public utilities, HF71, Minnesota, public safety, peace officers, correctional officers

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• <00:37:18.800> and research evolving technologies and research evolving technologies and important
• and technologies. and technologies.
• So that live data over 20 years is not the same as the distribution of where these organisms are.
• So that live data over 20 years is not the same as the distribution of where these organisms are.
• Over 20 years, it is not the same as the distribution of where these organisms are.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Your technology policy rarely stays here; where California leads, other states watch.
• Somehow time and technological advancement has not made things better.
• And we can make these algorithms better utilizing the technology that we have. Yeah.
• We even knew we had an Institute for Prediction Technology. Dr.
• For LGBTQ plus young people, social media, Technology for over two decades.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The distribution to RTC just on the LAT gaming piece is $1,770,000.
• The distribution to RTC in FY27 would be $3,481,000 and some change.
• Distribution to RTC of Southern Nevada would be 1.775 for FY26 and then 3.6 roughly in FY27, but the
• We need to understand what products are legal for sales and distribution.
• Josh Griffin with the Griffin Company here on behalf of the Vapor Technology Association, VTA.

Bills: AB568, SB90, SB133, SB147, SB229, SB233, SB240, SB245, SB280, SB378, SB393, SB417, SB434, SB494, SB495, AB62, SB104, SB119, SB132, SB193, SB262, SB422, SB431, SB435, SB468, SB503

Keywords: higher education, Nevada System of Higher Education, operational expenses, instructional expenses, public funding, education funding, teacher grants, classroom supplies, instructional support, specialized personnel, civics education, Nevada Center for Civic Engagement, funding, youth programs, civic involvement, Southern Nevada, Clark County, Las Vegas Valley, regional planning, economic resiliency

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• Without objection, all amendments which have been distributed will not be read in full.
• Without objection, all amendments which have been distributed will not be read in full.
• I just want to point out it allows the use of audiovisual technology for mental health evaluations or

Keywords: 1182, all

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• It has been distributed, and I move for its adoption. Any discussion?
• It has been distributed, and I move for its adoption.
• We do that through the technology or program called Missouri Connections, which is free to all school

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The committee met in executive session and first took up House Concurrent Resolution 31, which recognizes seniors through a civics and patriotism work group. The sponsor explained a substitute that clarified the work group’s role in setting qualifications and awarding gold, silver, and bronze certificates, with DESE producing the seals and schools submitting qualifying students. The substitute also retained recognition for veterans and students entering the armed services. Members, including the ranking member, supported the revised structure, and the committee adopted the substitute and voted the resolution do pass on a 16-0 vote after correcting an earlier clerical count. The committee then considered House Bill 21, House Bill 26, and House Bill 2197 together in a committee substitute focused on building-level administrator evaluations and nonrenewal procedures. The substitute required administrators to be evaluated at least once per contract year, required written notice of renewal or nonrenewal by March 1, and gave nonrenewed administrators the right to request written reasons and a closed-door hearing before the school board. Members discussed the bill’s removal of earlier tenure-related language and whether the hearing right gave administrators more protection than other employees, but sponsors said the intent was to ensure annual evaluations and a fair explanation for nonrenewal without creating tenure. The committee adopted an amendment, rolled it into a new substitute, and voted the bill do pass 17-0. After moving back into open session, the committee heard House Bill 3489, which would expand access to workforce readiness assessments such as WorkKeys and allow students to earn up to nine hours of college credit for demonstrated workplace skills as recommended by the American Council on Education. The sponsor said the bill was intended to support career pathways, not replace college-bound options, and to gather feedback for future work. Testimony in support came from ACT, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, and DESE, all emphasizing workforce development, employer demand, and existing state use of WorkKeys; DESE noted current funding and implementation issues tied to sports wagering revenue and said a related study on WorkKeys’ validity and industry recognition is ongoing. Committee members asked about how the bill would affect school testing requirements and college credit transfer, and the sponsor clarified that the measure was meant to broaden options rather than mandate a single path. No vote was taken on HB 3489 before adjournment.

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• I think when we look at attendance, I don't know, the president of Technology Students of America in
• strengthen processes for tribal consultation, educational reporting, and to update how funding is distributed
• amendment would provide allocation-based awards to Pueblo tribes and nations with 80% of funding distributed

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• The leader used Instagram and other social media platforms to advertise and distribute counterfeit pills
• cases involved offenders using social media platforms as their primary tool for trafficking and distribution
• there's a lot more people alive today who years ago probably would have died, but through medical technology

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Currently, districts may stock epinephrine injectors or EpiPens, but as with all technology, things have
• It also provides districts with the ability to obtain standing orders for distribution and condition-specific
• We modeled this after the standing orders for the distribution and condition-specific protocol that was

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• You know, if you look nationally, there are a lot of unique opportunities, a lot of new unique technologies
• it's a problem that both MISO and individual utilities are facing, because for a lot of them the distribution
• c><00:24:04.919> them<00:24:05.720> uh<00:24:06.120> the<00:24:06.600> distribution
• for a lot of them uh the distribution for a lot of them uh the distribution system<00:24:08.120>
• it's a problem that both MISO and individual utilities are facing, because for a lot of them the distribution

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Committee on Energy Finance and Policy met for an informational session and quorum was present, but the chair stated no action would be taken. Members and staff introduced themselves, and Chair Chris Swedzinski outlined the committee’s broad goals of improving Minnesota’s energy system for families and businesses, with an emphasis on affordability, reliability, and development. Several members echoed those priorities, especially concerns about electric reliability, base-load generation, and the needs of rural communities, co-ops, munis, farms, and small businesses. House fiscal analyst Ashley presented a budget overview for the committee’s jurisdiction. She reviewed spending and base amounts for the Energy Resources Division, the Renewable Development Fund, the Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Fund, and the Public Utilities Commission, and explained that the committee also oversees special revenue and other accounts. She noted that the Renewable Development Fund is supported by utility payments for spent nuclear fuel storage, the cleanup fund by a petroleum distribution fee, and that the Commerce Department receives significant federal LIHEAP and weatherization funds. Members asked about the large increase in the Climate and Economic Development Fund and the status of recent appropriations; staff explained that the 2023 session set a larger target, that about $79 million had been spent from the relevant budget, and that some funds may carry forward. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on community solar gardens. Representative Dave Baker asked for an update on the program, and staff explained that Minnesota has about 1,600 megawatts of solar, with more than 900 megawatts in community solar. Staff said 2023 legislative changes capped annual additions and created new incentives for low- and middle-income participation. Members also discussed concerns about program cost, local siting opposition, and a large interconnection queue; staff said there is a backlog of projects, including a reported 56 gigawatts in the MISO queue, and that utilities need distribution upgrades to handle new capacity. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• Bakken technology is moving up there.
• And just as a note, they're actually required to be distributed, no later than June 1st.
• They're actually required to be distributed no later than June 1st.
• The witness replied that the question had been circulating on the auditor email distribution list since
• The witness said that question had been circulating on the auditor email distribution list since the

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee met to continue its tax reform and relief study agenda, approved the December 3, 2025 minutes, and announced a new subcommittee to examine property tax statement issues with counties, auditors, and the tax office. Representative Headland was named chair, Senator Rummel vice chair, and Representatives Dressler and Dr. Dr. and Senator Patton were also assigned. The chair noted the group may need an additional meeting and thanked staff and attendees. A major portion of the meeting focused on economic development incentives. The Department of Commerce presented on the Renaissance Zone program and TIF districts, describing Renaissance Zones as locally tailored tools that combine local property tax relief with state income tax incentives. Commerce said the program has supported thousands of projects since 1999 and cited examples from Beach and Mandan showing increases in property and taxable value, business retention, housing, and downtown revitalization. Committee members raised concerns that smaller rural communities often lack the staff and expertise to apply, and Commerce said it provides outreach through conferences, office hours, and one-on-one assistance. League of Cities and local officials from Bismarck and Ellendale echoed the capacity issue, discussed how the programs have worked in their communities, and suggested possible reforms or more targeted support for small towns. Ellendale’s mayor also described two TIF districts, one for industrial infrastructure in Oaks and one for housing infrastructure tied to a data center project in Ellendale. The committee then turned to stripper oil taxation. The Tax Department gave a comparison of oil and gas tax structures in selected states, noting that most have some form of stripper or marginal well provision, while Alaska does not appear to have a specific stripper-well exemption. Members asked for more detail on definitions and North Dakota’s annual adjusted rate. The Department of Mineral Resources followed with a detailed presentation on North Dakota stripper wells, explaining the statutory thresholds, the 12-consecutive-month production test, and the fact that once a well qualifies it remains on stripper status even if production later rises. DMR said about 11,332 stripper wells are active, representing roughly 54% of wells and about 16% of state production, and emphasized that stripper status can extend well life, preserve tax revenue, and reduce orphaned wells. Committee members and industry witnesses discussed refracs, the economics of keeping marginal wells active, and the competitive disadvantage created by North Dakota’s oil price discount. No votes were taken on these informational items.

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• The pages will collect and distribute the senator's amendment, and if you could just give us one moment
• 00:09:00.280> will<00:09:00.400> collect<00:09:00.800> and<00:09:00.920> distribute
• The pages will collect and distribute The pages will collect and distribute the<00:09:01.600>
• Senate Bill 581, Senator Janine's Department of Information Technology, Statewide Information Technology
• Senator Janine's Department<00:24:21.600> of<00:24:21.720> Information<00:24:22.200> Technology

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Friday, March 6, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation by Pastor Jermaine Turner, followed by welcoming remarks for visiting students and a quorum call confirming the chamber was in session. The body then moved through introductions and began considering bills and messages, including a supplemental budget message from the Governor that was journalized and referred to Budget and Taxation for incorporation into the FY27 budget. The chamber also handled several committee reports and amendments, with multiple measures ordered printed for third reading after no objections. Among the notable committee actions, the Senate adopted amendments and advanced Senate Bill 538 on Baltimore City raffles for organizations affiliated with professional baseball and football teams, Senate Bill 108 on water resources and wetlands enforcement, Senate Bill 328 on property tax credits for disabled or fallen public safety and judicial officers, Senate Bill 587 funding the Maryland Patient Safety Center Fund, Senate Bill 765 on property tax sales heir protection and tax credits, and Senate Bill 767 on property tax credits for commercial buildings rented to small businesses. The chamber also adopted favorable reports for Senate Bill 503 on the Growing Family Child Care Opportunities Program and Senate Bill 519 on delaying and studying the Earned Income Tax Credit Assistance Program. The Senate then took up third-reading votes on a series of bills, passing measures including Senate Bills 540, 544, 578, 581, 634, 638, 852, 897, 69, 177, 241, 323, 776, and 439. The final bill, Senate Bill 439 on employment discrimination related to fire and rescue public safety employees’ use of medical cannabis, prompted extended discussion about off-duty cannabis use, impairment, and the difference between prescribed opioids and medical cannabis recommendations. The bill sponsor and other senators debated whether cannabis can be prescribed, the role of physicians, and the lack of a measurable standard for impairment, but the transcript ends before a final vote on that bill is shown.

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• Technology has certainly advanced. Current ATVs have a very sophisticated suspension system.
• It's of no nobody's fault but technology.
• It simply is not possible with the technology we have today.
• It's of no nobody's fault but technology.
• Bas basically the best technology Bas basically the best technology available<01:26:19.119> at

Keywords: 1183, house

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• CDFA's Agricultural Statistics Branch prepares and distributes statistics on California agriculture.
• I know the Department of Technology, which our agency oversees, is also implementing their piece of the
• legislation, because that's... ...of the Department of Technology, which our agency oversees, is also
• Okay, that wraps up Government Operations Agency and moving on to the Department of Technology and the
• I'm the Chief Administrative Officer for the California Department of Technology.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• The bill authorizes funds previously provided for the distributed energy backup assets program to be
• like to point out that over and over again at the state, we have had difficulty implementing new technology
• At the state, we have had difficulty implementing new technology software, and this is just another example
• departments, wanted to express our appreciation for the inclusion of public health information technology
• We appreciate the Legislature's transferring funds to DSGS from the distributed electricity backup assets

Summary: The Assembly Budget Committee met to consider the final three-party agreement for the 2026-27 state budget and 19 implementing bills, including two budget bill juniors and 17 trailer bills. Committee leadership and administration officials described the budget as a balanced plan that reduces out-year structural deficits, maintains large reserves, and makes major investments in health care, education, housing, child care, public safety, and other core services while also responding to expected federal cuts and fiscal uncertainty. The Department of Finance outlined the package’s major components, including Medi-Cal adjustments, education funding increases, higher education changes, child care and human services updates, housing and homelessness funding, energy and transportation provisions, and tax and general government changes. Members asked questions about several provisions, including CSU enrollment targets and turnaround plans, the Prop. 98 settle-up mechanism, the plastics market development payment program, housing accountability measures, NextGen 9-1-1 implementation, and veteran services. Staff and administration witnesses explained that the higher education language is intended to improve campus-by-campus reporting and oversight, that Prop. 98 settle-up would be finalized later through the statutory certification process, and that NextGen 9-1-1 now includes one-time funding, quarterly reporting, an independent technical review, and a state audit. Members also discussed the HAP homelessness funding increase to $900 million and the balance between accountability and timely distribution of funds. The most extended exchange centered on comparisons between funding for veterans and Medi-Cal/immigrant health coverage. Republican members argued the budget spends far more on undocumented immigrant services than on veterans, while Democratic members and Finance staff responded that the comparison was misleading because many veterans’ services are federally funded and the state budget also includes dedicated veteran support. The chair and other members emphasized that the budget reflects difficult tradeoffs and that the package protects vulnerable populations, preserves health care access, and advances affordability. No final vote was described in the excerpt, but members indicated support for the overall package and said they would support it on the floor.