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• It removes the vendor. from Sections 51.803 and 51.805 of the Education Act. code and instead it gives
• It is a unique curriculum, and as you know, in the Texas Education Code Common Core is not allowed in
• It's about opening the door to fair competition, it's about modernizing our education code.
• It just takes out the, you know, in the code where I talked about the history the code in 2007, where
• For instance, ACD- and SAT that most of our Texas students take because it is in the code, those are

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• water quality, and reduces erosion and flooding.
• Many WMA is have water control structures that we must ensure water availability for habitats and wildlife
• Any public waters of the state. The vessel is wrecked.
• Leaving a vessel on the water in the barrel condition is a crime.
• Some of those at risk conditions include taking on water without an effective means to the water.

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• REMOVING THE EXEMPTION FOR CONTINUED EDUCATION, BUILDING PROFESSIONAL LICENSE TEN PLUS YEARS, BUILDING CODES
• IT LOWERS COSTS AND ENSURES CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR UNDERSERVED REGIONS.
• WITH EXPERTISE AND LIMITS RESIDENTIAL INSPECTORS TO ONE AND TWO FAMILY HOMES PER THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE
• WORK BEYOND THEIR QUALIFICATIONS AND ENHANCES SAFETY BY MATCHING LICENSEES WITH SPECIFIC SKILLS AND CODE
• THE BILL SIMPLY WOULD UPDATE FLORIDA CODE TO MAKE EXPLICIT WHAT IS ALREADY IMPLICIT THAT THIS CARRIES

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• Chair, Vice Chair, members of the committee, I'm Wendy Gaty with ADC, and the WLE water system feeds
• Um, ADC, when, how many more farms can the Wāhō water system support in the future?
• I'm going to say it three times: not asking for more water, not asking for more water, not asking for
• more water, to include additional areas.
• Twenty of his farms could not absorb the water. No, I'm looking at most of the users.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 1061 on digital equity. Testimony was strongly supportive, including from Rosie Davis of the Maui County Area Health Education Center, who said Molokai and Maui need better digital access for telehealth and clinic services. Members discussed whether the bill should be consolidated with other digital broadband measures and asked about funding; the chair noted the draft used general funds but said federal money was now available for the navigator program. The committee later recommended SB 1061 be passed with an SD1, technical amendments, and an effective date of July 1, 2050, with members voting aye. The committee then heard SB 135 on macadamia nut labeling. Hawaiian Host Group and several supporters argued the bill would help align the industry around a processing solution and support growers and jobs, while the MacNut Association and Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company opposed it, saying the state lacks enough processing infrastructure and that existing law already covers labeling. In questioning, members focused on the lack of a current processing facility and the timeline for a new one on Hawaiʻi Island. After hearing mixed testimony, the committee deferred the bill indefinitely. The committee also considered SB 1657 and SB 1539 relating to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Testimony on both measures was generally supportive, with ADC describing the Wāhō water system as serving about 5,000 acres and over 70 farmers, mostly small and medium growers, and saying the proposal would help expand service without asking for more water. The committee later voted to pass SB 1657 and SB 1539 with SD1s, technical amendments, and a July 1, 2050 effective date. Finally, the committee took up SB 891 on economic development and gaming. The hearing drew extensive testimony, including support from Boyd Gaming and Stanford Carr Development, and opposition from Native Hawaiian speakers who said Hawaiians must have a seat at the table and raised concerns about self-determination and outside control. Members questioned the scope of the proposed gaming working group, the number and makeup of members, and the need to review prior gaming bills and studies. In decision-making, the committee passed SB 891 with an SD1 and major amendments: adding tourism references, changing expense reimbursement rules so private gaming representatives pay their own expenses, expanding the working group to include Native Hawaiian, social services/behavioral health, DBEDT, law enforcement, and tax/professional expertise seats, deleting one proposed seat, and adding a July 1, 2050 effective date. The committee also reported that the recommendations were adopted by vote.

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• I don't know how you... pull that off and not violate the dress code, but it's optional.
• Having been read twice by title, is ordered printed and referred to the House Agriculture and Water Resources
• develop and implement a leak response and detection plan and alarm response. protocol and conduct water
• An act making appropriations from the Public Project Revolving Fund to the Drinking Water State Revolving
• Your House Agricultural and Water Resources Committee will be having an organizational meeting tomorrow

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• <02:40:08.399> They keeping their heads above water.
• They keeping their heads above water.
• They help our that we have clean water.
• Act 50 United States Code 1622D Act 50 United States Code 1622D provides<04:12:02.479> for<04:
• Act 50 United States Code 1622D provides Act 50 United States Code 1622D provides for<04:17:45.199>

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• And that's the water supply for most of the rest of California, drinking water for LA.
• And that's the water supply for most of the rest of California, drinking water for LA.
• And that's the water supply for most of the rest of California, drinking water for LA.
• And that's the water supply for most of the rest of California, drinking water for LA.
• And that's the water supply for most of the rest of California, drinking water for LA.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 27, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And from the Arizona Agribusiness and Water Council of Arizona, we have Tom Davis, Stephanie Dubien,
• And from Ardeo Water, we have Jesse Escado.
• She has protected the people of rural Arizona with action to protect their right to have water flow in
• She has taken... ...action to protect their right to have water flow in their taps.
• Were that not bad enough, the Attorney General... ...section of the penal code.

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Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior journal, and heard several guest introductions, including Arizona agricultural producers and suppliers and sixth graders from James W. Rice Elementary School. The chamber then moved through a lengthy calendar of first- and second-reading bill references and committee reports, with no substantive debate on those items in the transcript. The main floor action centered on Senate Resolution 1036, which criticized Attorney General Chris Mays for public comments about the use of force and law enforcement, and called on her to retract the statements, support law enforcement, issue corrective guidance, and resign. The Senate first voted to suspend rules and place the resolution into Committee of the Whole, then debated a motion to read the resolution by number and title only, and later considered a floor amendment adding findings about law enforcement organizations’ criticism and alleged use of state resources to target ICE officers. Supporters argued the Attorney General’s remarks were dangerous, misleading, and politically motivated; opponents said the resolution distorted her comments, was a partisan stunt, and skipped normal committee review. After extensive debate, the Committee of the Whole recommended the resolution do pass, and the Senate adopted SR 1036 on third reading by a vote of 17 ayes to 13 nays. Following passage of SR 1036, members continued to offer personal privilege remarks, including an introduction of visitors connected to civics education. The Senate then recessed and adjourned until Monday, February 2, 2026.

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• The committee was updated on the status of the December 31st, 2022 delinquent private water and sewer
• The committee was also updated on the status of the December 31st, 2021, 2023 delinquent private water
• The committee was also updated on the status of the December 31st, 2021, 2023 delinquent private water
• The school district in this Goose Camp Water Users Association, I guess my question in that area, and
• And so the reports may be, as we know from our water reports, they may be 18 months later.

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• And when it gets into the water bodies, then it gets into the food cycle.
• <02:34:30.160> and going forward the 603 area code and going forward the 603 area code and
• who are in that docket a 603 area code who are in that docket a special<02:34:44.840> assessment<
• <02:48:22.080> are a VoIP is $1,000 but the tel codes are a VoIP is $1,000 but the tel codes
• <04:21:33.080> as they need to use energy and water as they need to use energy and water as

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• code, but I can't speak to the Governor's motivations for including this in her budget proposal.
• CODE BUT I CAN'T SPEAK TO THE GOVERNOR'S MOTIVATIONS FOR INCLUDING THIS IN HER BUDGET PROPOSAL.
• We also talk about the need for more State Water funding for sewers and water projects.
• WE ALSO TALK ABOUT THE NEED FOR MORE STATE WATER FUNDING, FOR SEWERS AND WATER PROJECTS.
• Infrastructure and pools are critically important for people to learn water safety.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation, then approved the prior day’s Journal and moved into motions, resolutions, and budget-related business. Senator Gianaris called up Senate Print 5898A for reconsideration; the Senate voted 59 ayes to restore the bill to the third reading calendar. Several amendments were also received on third-reading bills, and the Finance Committee was called into session while the chamber proceeded with resolutions. The Senate adopted Resolution J.2106 recognizing Second Chance Month and the mental health impacts of incarceration, with Senator Brisport speaking in support and a guest from the community recognized in the chamber. The body also adopted Resolution J.1492 designating May 27, 2026, as Taiwan Heritage Day, with remarks from Senators Sepúlveda, Stavisky, and Liu highlighting Taiwanese contributions to New York and expressing support for Taiwan amid current geopolitical tensions. The Finance Committee then reported several budget bills, including Senate Prints 9003D, 9004D, 9007C, and 9009C, which were moved to third reading. The remainder of the session focused on the supplemental and controversial budget calendars, especially tax and spending provisions. Senators debated the “Protecting Our Wallets” energy rebate, with supporters describing it as a one-time check for eligible taxpayers and critics arguing it was too small and not tied directly to utility bills; the chamber accepted the message of necessity and laid the bills aside. Members also debated extensions and changes to tax provisions affecting corporations, alternative fuel exemptions, Broadway and theatrical production tax credits, charitable deductions for certain 501(c)(3)s, nicotine pouch taxes, a new New York City pied-à-terre tax, and a standardbred horse-racing testing fee. Several senators criticized the budget as raising costs or favoring certain industries, while supporters defended the measures as revenue-raising, affordability, or public-health policies. No final votes on the controversial budget bills are shown in the excerpt beyond procedural rulings, adoption of the resolution calendar, and acceptance of committee reports.

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• So would it be fair to say that if your town can’t support, you don’t have the water infrastructure,
• So would it be fair to say that if your town can’t support, you don’t have the water infrastructure,
• We receive our water services from the city of Portsmouth.
• We receive our water services from the city of Portsmouth.
• demonstrating a lack of water demonstrating a lack of water accessibility<02:04:24.480> because

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• student loan assistance program to encourage qualified licensed engineers to work for state agencies and water
• Over $500 million for water quality improvement issues outside of the Everglades.
• Over $500 million for water quality improvement issues outside of the Everglades and $60 million for
• Okay, let’s go to the water quality budget. Thank you. Okay, let’s go to the water quality budget.
• Next up, we have Tab 11 and Senator Leak, Florida Building Code. Come on up, you are recognized.

Bills: S0314, S0530, S0576, S0800, S0990, S1078, S1440, S1568, S1588, S1614

Keywords: payment stablecoin, financial regulation, anti-money laundering, state oversight, digital currency, financial services, Florida lottery, state lottery, lottery tickets, lottery retailer, Department of the Lottery, Division of Security, ball machine, lottery vending machine, instant tickets, online lottery tickets, major procurement, vendor disclosure, performance bond, retailer bond

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills related to engineering regulation, cybersecurity, financial services, and state administration. CS/SB 800 would increase penalties for repeated unlicensed engineering practice and create an engineering student loan assistance program funded by licensure fees and fines; it was reported favorably after questions about whether it would reimburse victims of unlicensed practitioners, with the sponsor noting it would not and that affected individuals would need to pursue complaints and private legal action. CS/SB 576 created a local government cybersecurity protection program administered by Florida Digital Service, with state purchasing of cybersecurity services and priority for fiscally constrained counties; it received support from local government and industry groups and was reported favorably. CS/SB 1078 set transition requirements for gubernatorial administrations, including liaisons, briefing books, office space, IT access, and controlled access to agency records under a memorandum of understanding, and it also passed favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 314, which creates a regulatory framework for payment stablecoin issuers in Florida, and CS/SB 530, which updates lottery operations, security, retailer rules, and bonding requirements. CS/SB 1614, after adoption of a technical substitute amendment, would limit local governments’ eligibility for certain state funding if they have excess funds, have recently been audited by the legislative audit committee, or fail to affirm expenditure of prior funds; the sponsor said it would give the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee more enforcement leverage, and the bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 990 authorizes protective cell captive insurance companies to expand insurance market capacity and potentially lower premiums, while CS/SB 1588 is a step toward implementing last session’s gold and silver legal tender law; both were reported favorably. Additional bills passed included CS/SB 1440, which adds cybersecurity-related exemptions and reporting provisions for financial institutions, loan originators, and money service businesses, and CS/SB 1568, which creates a Florida Stable Coin Pilot Program allowing DFS fees to be paid with approved stablecoins. The stablecoin bill was amended to add guardrails, including fee limits, website notice requirements, and restrictions if no approved issuers are available. The committee also received a brief budget overview highlighting major funding items such as Florida Forever, Everglades restoration, water quality, Farmers Feeding Florida, citrus recovery, school lunches, state parks, and law enforcement and staffing items, and members later recorded additional votes before the committee adjourned.

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• Within this presentation, it's color-coded to make things easy for you. One of the things...
• So specifically here, we're looking at water projects and road projects, both of which for local water
• Chairman, and thank you for talking about that fill-in for the Water Trust Board.
• Of having to look for other funding for roads and for water.
• This is showing you the Water Trust Board.

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• We have people going without timely medical care, institutions with no heat, no hot water, roofs that
• are leaking, mold growing, water stations that are breaking down, birds flying in and out of a dining
• that routes directly to a public safety answering point, and allows a victim to create a numerical code
• You would have a special code to put in, and the police would know to immediately come, and they would
• I want to talk about the bill with getting a code for a phone so that there be no doubt.

Bills: S0054, S0156, S0296, S0298

Keywords: cognitive function, psychotropic drugs, violent offenders, autopsy procedures, medical records, school safety, public records, open government, sunshine law, victims of dating violence, domestic violence, address confidentiality program, confidential address, voter registration, voting records, elections, supervisor of elections, Department of State, Attorney General, privacy

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation on the Governor’s fiscal year 2026-27 public safety budget, which totals about $8.2 billion within a $117.4 billion overall state budget. Caitlin Dawkins of the Governor’s Office of Policy and Budget outlined funding and reductions across the public safety silo, including the Department of Corrections, Juvenile Justice, FDLE, Legal Affairs, the courts, and related entities. Agency heads then presented their requests, with FDLE seeking funding for fentanyl enforcement, career offender registry staffing, alert system upgrades, alcohol testing equipment, officer mental health, criminal alien detection, and statutory staffing needs; DJJ requesting money for the Florida Scholars Academy, uniforms, residential contract rate increases, a new Broward detention center, and facility maintenance; and DOC requesting major funding for correctional officer pay increases, 500 additional FTE, facility construction and maintenance, communications and security technology, offender information system modernization, inmate health care, pharmaceuticals, and food service. Members discussed staffing shortages, prison conditions, immigration enforcement, public records burdens, mental health and substance use treatment, and the need for continued investment in corrections. A member of the public also testified about poor conditions in some prisons, including clothing, food, medical care, and maintenance issues. The committee then considered and passed CS/SB 156, the Jason Rayner Act, which would clarify that a person may not resist a law enforcement officer with violence when the officer is performing official duties and would increase penalties in cases involving violence against officers. The bill sponsor described the case of Officer Jason Rayner and said the measure was intended to prevent defendants from using claims about unlawful detention or arrest to justify violence. An amendment conforming the bill’s language was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably after support was noted from several law enforcement and municipal groups. Next, the committee passed CS/SB 54, which addresses use of substances affecting cognitive function. An amendment narrowed the medical-records language to records relevant to investigations of violent offenders and clarified privacy protections. The bill was then reported favorably. The committee also passed CS/SB 296, the Haven Act, which would direct a study of a secure web-based alert system for domestic violence victims so they can contact 911 without alerting an abuser, and would expand the Address Confidentiality Program to include dating violence victims. Testimony from survivors and advocates emphasized the danger victims face when trying to leave abusive situations. Finally, the committee passed CS/SB 298, the public-records companion bill, which extends confidentiality protections for participants in the Address Confidentiality Program to dating violence victims as well. All three bills were reported favorably, and the committee adjourned after no further business.

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• <01:09:05.080> I were able to connect to city water.
• I were able to connect to city water.
• <01:09:06.880> that have an example of the well water that have an example of the well water
• We now have beautiful, clean Richfield water.
• <01:11:18.480> in that we have the best drinking water in that we have the best drinking water

Bills: HF3279, HF1879, HF1417, HF2462

Keywords: housing, sales tax, homeownership, rent assistance, community stability, education, counseling, financial assistance, housing development, culturally appropriate services, HF1417, manufactured home parks, manufactured housing, mobile home parks, housing development fund, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, infrastructure grants, infrastructure loans, affordable housing

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• simple and common-sense change, removing the notary requirement from trespass letters filed under Penal Code
• Removing the notary requirement from trespass letters filed under Penal Code Section 602.
• When we talk about water, that water was stolen, and many times murdered Indian people to get those rights
• Composting is an important method of growing healthy food, conserving water during extreme drought, reducing
• water consumption, and remedying water during extreme drought, reducing water consumption, and remediating

Summary: The Assembly met in session after a quorum call, heard a prayer and pledge, and then moved through a large daily file of bills and resolutions. Early procedural motions were adopted, including re-referrals and a motion to allow the Appropriations Committee to notice SB 73, which passed 46-15. Members also introduced several guests, including young legislators, schoolchildren, a championship girls’ basketball team, realtors, and CASA advocates. On the floor, the Assembly concurred in Senate amendments to AB 1389, a tribal gaming compact urgency bill for the Yurok Tribe, which passed 55-0 on the urgency and measure. The body then passed a series of bills on topics including trespass enforcement (AB 1632), pest control fees (AB 2380), county investment authority (AB 2080), pupil achievement gap reporting (AB 2149), transit board stipends (AB 1625), e-filing for workplace violence restraining orders (AB 2179), election eligibility restrictions for registered sex offenders (AB 2753), juvenile firearm possession and deferred entry of judgment (AB 2636), court access and First Amendment issues (AB 1544), physician medical record integrity (AB 1637), forced marriage protections (AB 2534), and local authority to restrict under-12 e-bike use in San Mateo County (AB 2595). Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition, with votes ranging from 53-0 to 63-0. The Assembly also adopted ACR 173, reaffirming California’s sister-state relationship with Jalisco, Mexico, after adding 50 coauthors. Later, it adopted ACR 163 designating May as Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Month after extensive testimony from the author and multiple caucus members emphasizing the crisis, data gaps, tribal sovereignty, and the need for more resources and action; 64 coauthors were added before the resolution passed by voice vote. The chamber likewise adopted ACR 180 designating Compost Awareness Week and ACR 182 establishing Youth Mental Health Awareness Week, both after coauthor roll calls and voice votes. The day concluded with urgent action on AB 108, which provides up to $25 million in one-time emergency bridge funding for distressed hospitals facing imminent closure. Members from both parties spoke in support, citing rural access, prior hospital closures, and the need to protect community health care; the bill passed 59-0 and was sent to the Governor immediately. The Assembly then handled consent calendar items, heard an adjournment in memory for labor leader Larry Mazzola Sr., and adjourned until Monday, May 11 at 1 p.m.

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• WE WORKED TOGETHER WITH FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT.
• ASK US FOR WATER PROJECTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS.
• MATTHEW SHARIEF I CAN'T READ YOUR LAST NAME BUT HE WANTS TO SPEAK AGAINST REPRESENTING THE WILL OF WATER
• I AM THE ORANGE COUNTY SOIL AND WATER SUPERVISOR FOR DISTRICT 5 SO EASTERN ORANGE COUNTY.
• IT IS ABOUT WATER, ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE WE HAVE A THOUSAND PEOPLE.

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• Weirs are water-impounding structures intended to control the depth of water channels to aid...
• Weirs are water-impounding structures intended to control the depth of water channels to aid in water
• levels to enable water diversions.
• Despite this, the current definition of dam in the Water Code inadvertently captures some of these structures
• They just store water.

Summary: The committee heard several water, parks, and wildlife bills. AB 764 would expand the list of exotic non-game birds that can be managed in California to better control mute swan populations; the author and California Waterfowl said swans are invasive, aggressive, and rapidly increasing, while no opposition testified. The bill passed to Appropriations. AB 616 would make the State Library Parks Pass program permanent by allowing state parks to transfer annual day-use passes to the State Library free of charge; supporters said it improves equitable access to parks, especially for low-income families, and the bill passed unanimously to Appropriations. AB 293 would require groundwater sustainability agencies to post board membership and a link to Form 700 filings online. Supporters, including the Community Alliance with Family Farmers, argued it would improve transparency and public trust, while opponents said the requirement was redundant and could discourage service on GSA boards. The bill passed, but with some no votes. AB 639 would narrow the definition of dams so certain weirs used for irrigation would not be subject to dam regulations; the author and technical witnesses said the structures pose no safety risk and are already closely managed, while members urged the bill be narrowed further to the Kings River area. It passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 679 would streamline land transfers for Big Basin Redwoods, Año Nuevo, and Butano State Parks by exempting those acquisitions from the Public Works Board process. Supporters said it would speed conservation and park rebuilding after the CZU fire, while one member opposed it over cost and broader state land-management concerns; it passed as amended. AB 454 would remove the sunset on the California Migratory Bird Protection Act, making state protections for migratory birds permanent after federal rollback concerns; it passed as amended to Appropriations. The committee also adopted its 2025-26 rules and approved the consent calendar, and the meeting adjourned after add-on votes were taken for absent members.

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• Uh, it allows for the batch-level information to be conveyed by a QR code.
• information to be conveyed by a QR code. information to be conveyed by a QR code.
• grid and the transformers and water grid and the transformers and water lines<00:42:45.320> and
• Um, property taxes, water, sewer, garbage.
• property taxes, water, sewer, garbage. property taxes, water, sewer, garbage.

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