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• </c><00:17:36.720><c> that</c> nuclear power is not a technology that nuclear power is not a technology
• :08.799><c> these</c><00:18:09.039><c> small</c> technology for this with these small technology for
• </c> 10 times what other firm technologies 10 times what other firm technologies are.<00:21:21.440><c
• </c> even appropriate from a technological even appropriate from a technological standpoint.<00:21:50.159
• </c><00:23:57.840><c> Okay,</c> technology that would apply. No. Okay, technology that would apply.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection met on April 16, 2025, and heard three resolutions. STR 57 SD1 urged Congress to create a national reinsurance program to address insurance impacts from catastrophic natural disasters; there was no public testimony, and the committee later recommended passage without amendment. STR 198 SD1 encouraged Hawaii insurers and the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to pursue subrogation claims against polluters to reduce insurance costs for residents; again, there was no public testimony, and the committee recommended passage without amendment. The committee spent most of its hearing on STR 136 SD1/HD1, which would create a Hawaii State Energy Office nuclear energy working group to study advanced nuclear power technologies. The Public Utilities Commission and State Energy Office provided written testimony and answered questions. Testimony from 350 Hawaii, Energy Justice Network, and an individual witness opposed the measure, arguing nuclear power and small modular reactors are too expensive, unproven, slow to deploy, create unresolved safety and waste issues, and do not align with Hawaii’s renewable energy goals. Opponents also criticized the measure’s amendment process, saying it replaced the original contents without adequate public notice. During decision-making, the committee adopted the recommendation to pass STR 57 SD1 unamended and STR 198 SD1 unamended. For STR 136 SD1/HD1, the committee adopted a recommendation to pass the measure with amendments, including changing it to a one-year working group with an interim report in 2026 and a final report before the 2027 Legislature. The motion passed with one recorded no vote and some excused members, and the meeting adjourned afterward.

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• Technology Strategy from located in the Tallahassee area.
• involved in the everything this community does.
• So ive utilize the community college system at the time.
• Some of the dollars of economic value in the community.
• We would like the community to think about.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So if they know it, then the technology... ...remit their payment to the Commonwealth.
• Because we hear it all the time that the community banks are making money off of this deal.
• I worked for a small community financial institution for many years.
• What is the technology?
• Smaller issuers, community banks, credit unions, they retreat.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Legislative Commission on the Future of Payments and Sales Transactions by Credit Card and the Impacts for Small Businesses held a public hearing focused on interchange fees, sales tax and tip processing, chargebacks, fraud, surcharging, and the broader future of payment systems. Chair Paul Feeney and co-chair Rep. Jamie Murphy opened by explaining the commission’s charge and inviting testimony from small businesses, industry groups, banks, and policy experts. Representative Sean Garballey testified first, arguing that Massachusetts tourism depends on universal card acceptance and stable interchange, and urging the commission not to disrupt the current system ahead of major events expected to bring millions of visitors to the Commonwealth. A large portion of the hearing featured independent restaurant owners and advocates describing thin margins and the burden of paying percentage-based processing fees on sales tax and tips that are not business revenue. Jen Ziskin, Kristen Canty, Nancy Cushman, Kerry Colzer, and others said restaurants often operate on very small profits and that processing fees on taxes and gratuities can amount to tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. Ryan Lotz also urged reforms to chargebacks, including refunding chargeback fees when merchants prevail, requiring consumers to contact businesses before disputing charges, and limiting repeat abuse. Commission members pressed witnesses on whether tax and tip amounts could be separated at the point of sale, and several witnesses said current consumer card systems do not transmit that level of detail. Testimony from credit union, banking, and payments representatives largely opposed state-level changes that would carve out taxes or tips from interchange, warning of compliance burdens, higher costs, reduced rewards, and possible effects on fraud protection and access to credit. Alex Verine of America’s Credit Unions and Deb Peters and Keely McEwen of the Electronic Payments Coalition said the payment system is complex, that interchange funds fraud prevention and network infrastructure, and that new state mandates could create operational and legal uncertainty. Dan Swanson argued states have authority to act and pointed to Illinois litigation and federal court rulings, while Julian Morris and Brad Popolado emphasized the benefits of card acceptance, the decline of cash, and the need to consider other payment methods and check fraud as well. Several witnesses discussed international payment systems, instant payments, and QR standards as possible future directions. The chairs and members engaged in extended back-and-forth with witnesses about whether Massachusetts could exempt sales tax from swipe fees, whether surcharging should be revisited, and whether vendor compensation or other targeted relief might be more workable than broad changes to interchange. No votes were taken. At the close of the hearing, the chairs said the commission would hold one additional public hearing date to be determined, after which members would begin developing next steps and a report.

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• gallery, please rise for the opening prayer to be given today by Pastor Walt Jacobs of Otter Creek Community
• Are there messages from the Governor or other executive communications? None on the desk, Mr.
• We are putting $26.2 million to support the community school grant program, which has been so successful
• Where students get the appropriate community-type support that they need.
• The budget also addresses a range of operational technology and workload needs for entities under the

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We welcome them into our community.
• resource and a place that folks around the community and the African American community can understand
• These are the things that should be one-on-one in the home, in community centers, community events.
• or unserved communities as well.
• Communities or unserved communities as well.

Keywords: 996, all

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• So if you're a current manufacturer and you need to purchase technology to make your product lower carbon
• Similar to many of our other programs like the Community Energy Efficiency Programs or Sustainable Building
• But this is not unproven technology.
• It is not unproven technology, and so my question is, what is a little unproven but I’m still willing
• And so for New Mexico to step up and say that we want to bring these technologies here, it does give

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 153, a proposal focused on industrial decarbonization and manufacturing. The bill would create a voluntary, market-based framework with three main parts: an Environmental Product Declaration program to help manufacturers measure and certify product carbon footprints, an industrial carbon reduction incentive and capital grant program to support lower-carbon production, and a rebate program to encourage purchase of low-carbon construction materials. Supporters said the bill would reduce emissions, strengthen supply chains, create jobs, and help New Mexico attract and grow low-carbon manufacturing. Members raised concerns about the anti-donation clause, whether the program would actually benefit New Mexico companies, the availability of in-state supply, the cost to the state, and whether a sunset should be added. Sponsors and agency representatives responded that the programs are voluntary, would be implemented through rules with performance and verification requirements, and are backed by a finite appropriation and reporting requirements. They also said the bill is intended to build both supply and demand, with examples cited such as low-carbon cement and engineered wood projects that could reduce emissions and create jobs. After discussion, the committee moved to a vote on House Bill 153. The motion to do pass was approved, with Senator Scott voting no and several members excused. House Bill 254, which had also been on the agenda, was not heard because the committee was called to the floor.

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• more quickly while... ...disagreements after a catastrophe, helping restore homes and communities more
• They shouldn't be allowed to sell you an app or some kind of technology that they tout can help you be
• If you get an old enough car, you're not going to have the technology in it, number one.
• You provide your own devices in case the vehicle in question doesn't have some tracking technology on
• You provide your own devices in case the vehicle in question doesn't have some tracking technology on

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Is that kind of technology out there?
• Not necessarily state-sponsored, but is that technology available?
• with their communities.
• We publish five community newspapers that serve 21 communities, 10 school districts, three counties,
• No, they're going to a community newspaper.

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• </c><00:08:31.199><c> Thank</c> to the community. Thank to the community.
• </c> School District and for her community. School District and for her community.
• </c> own goods and technologies against us. own goods and technologies against us.
• And whether it's communities safe.
• communities need.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, May 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• This is particularly important for communities like Kellogg, Idaho, where the Sunshine Mine Fire occurred
• In a year of change like 2025, clear, concise, and timely communication can provide a steady hand.
• Timely communications and continued collaboration with the Idaho Department of Insurance and the Idaho
• In 2025, Your Health Idaho increased investment in meeting Idahoans in their communities while gaining
• In 2025, Your Health Idaho increased investment in meeting Idahoans in their communities while gaining

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The House Health and Welfare Committee reviewed several Department of Health and Welfare rule dockets under zero-based rulemaking. The first docket, Idaho reportable disease rules, was described as a major cleanup that reduced the chapter by about 40 percent while adding viral hemorrhagic fevers and lowering the lead-reporting threshold from 5 to 3.5 micrograms per deciliter. Members questioned removals related to medical records access, HIPAA, daycare restrictions, and inspection authority, and department staff said those provisions were being consolidated or were already governed by statute. After extended discussion about legislative oversight, statutory authority, and the need for more time to review the rules, a substitute motion to hold the docket until February 3 passed 9-5, so that docket was delayed. The committee then approved the Idaho radiation control rules docket, which was said to cut the rules by about 70 percent, remove all incorporations by reference, and require out-of-state licensees operating in Idaho to register within 30 days. It also approved the docket on use and disclosure of department records, which department staff said simply removed duplicative language already covered by the Idaho Public Records Act, HIPAA, and other law, without changing what records are protected or released. The committee also heard a detailed annual report from Your Health Idaho. Executive Director Pat Kelly said the exchange remained self-sustaining, had no state funding, and continued to post strong enrollment and customer satisfaction numbers, including more than 139,000 enrollments in 2025 and over 144,000 selections in open enrollment 2026. He said most enrollees receive tax credits, that the expiration of enhanced federal premium tax credits drove affordability problems and disenrollments, and that the exchange’s net promoter scores remained very high. Members asked about plan switching, enrollment math, and premium increases, and Kelly said most affordability impacts were due to the loss of enhanced tax credits rather than carrier premium changes.

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• and across borders; and whereas the residents of Point Roberts, Washington, a peninsular enclave community
• and across borders; and whereas the residents of Point Roberts, Washington, a peninsular enclave community
• particularly benefit... ...and collaborative environmental engagement; and whereas border communities
• And then I would be remiss not to mention all the times that people in my community, which is on the
• In fact... ...today who is visiting from one of those border communities, and she knows very well how

Summary: The Senate convened on Tuesday, February 24, approved the previous day’s Journal without objection, and handled committee referrals. Among the measures referred, engrossed substitute House Bill 2548, concerning health care market standards, was specifically sent to the Committee on Rules rather than the committee listed in the standing committee report. The chamber also received supplemental committee reports later in the day, including Senate Bill 5998, the operating budget supplemental, and House Bill 2664, both referred to Rules. The main floor action was consideration of Senate Resolution 8696, which recognizes Washington’s interconnected relationship with Canada. The resolution highlighted economic, cultural, environmental, and border-community ties, including trade, shared infrastructure and energy links, cross-border family connections, tribal and First Nations relationships, and cooperation on issues such as climate policy, disaster response, and scientific research. Senators Schumake, Short, and Slatter spoke in support, emphasizing border communities, shared natural resources, research partnerships, and the long-standing friendship between Washington and Canada. The resolution was adopted by voice vote. After adoption, the Senate recognized visiting Canadian and regional officials and representatives, including the Canadian Consul General in Seattle, the Consulate’s trade commissioner, Quebec’s delegate in Seattle, the Mayor of Blaine, and Western Washington University representatives. The Senate then went at ease, later reconvened briefly to process the supplemental committee reports, and adjourned without objection until Thursday, February 26 at 10:00 a.m.

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• Right now we're amongst our communities.
• It's a really important community in northern Aitkin County that supports many of the rural communities
• of the rural communities supports many of the rural communities and<00:15:50.399><c> is</c><00:15:50.560
• </c> charging $47 a month in a community charging $47 a month in a community where<00:19:05.280><c> the
• </c> lease levy authority and a community lease levy authority and a community partner<00:23:24.000><

Bills: HF4680, HF4047, HF4590, HF3757, HF3569, HF4507, HF4426, HF4927, HF4788, HF4757, HF4747, HF3561, HF4014, HF4013, HF4689, HF4766, HF4589

Keywords: wastewater treatment, improvements, capital investment, Greenfield, bonds, water treatment, infrastructure, municipal funding, state bonds, public utilities, HF4590, Tamarack, municipal infrastructure, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, Public Facilities Authority, sewer system, collection system, street reconstruction, local infrastructure

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• The list goes on and on about all the things hospitals do for you in your community.
• Hospitals are the largest employer most of the time in communities where they reside.
• So, sorry, that's what happens when we communicate, right?
• Where are the hospitals in our state at implementing these technologies and bringing these technologies
• The facility that is closing is The Pillars of the Community, located in Crossett.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• </c> public information uh and Communications public information uh and Communications unit<00:05:57.960
• </c> challenge with the local communities challenge with the local communities some<00:54:35.319><c>
• , low-income communities.
• </c> Advantage disadvantaged communities Advantage disadvantaged communities low-income<01:27:09.560>
• communities uh that that'll low-income communities uh that that'll be<01:27:11.480><c> specific</c><

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• He is back functioning, engaged in the community, able to leave his home, and really engage in the community
• Administration, and, finally, Technology and Analytics Administration.
• It's community-driven. It's because we want to better serve our folks.
• So we are taking this on and working with our community partners.
• There's a lot of challenges facing some of our communities most in need.

Bills: SB5966

Keywords: healthcare, nutrition, medically tailored meals, dietary support, food security, chronic illness, 904, all

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• These technologies will be crucial for maintaining America's global competitiveness and will require
• through advanced technologies to get after weapons production more quickly. be going forward here.
• Programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, you know, K-12, up to colleges.
• Advancing anything we can do technology-wise and advancing stockpile stewardship, science-based.
• The NNSA's partnership with the scientific and academic community is.

Keywords: defense industrial base, small business, workforce development, acquisition processes, national security, cybersecurity, critical minerals

Summary: The meeting of the committee revolved around critical discussions on enhancing the defense industrial base, focusing on small business engagement and the importance of streamlined processes in defense contracting. There was a significant emphasis on the need for more investment in the defense manufacturing sector, particularly in the face of competition from countries like China. Some members expressed frustration over the treatment of small businesses, citing barriers that prevent these innovative companies from effectively participating in defense contracts. The need for a workforce capable of meeting the common challenges posed by evolving technologies and geopolitical threats was also highlighted throughout the meeting.

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• Will the facility allow us to bring in technology?
• It doesn't take much technology anymore to turn something into a projector. It's pretty amazing.
• Because I don't think we, as a society or community or culture, have done a very good job.
• And we can come up with a white paper and contribute it back to our AI communities.
• I am the district instructional technology.

Keywords: 914, all

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• There's new satellite technologies for determining leaks.
• We also implementing new technologies to enhance the safety of our employees and community.
• Newberry, we recently converted existing company on community propane systems over to natural gas.
• Extremely just to back it up a little bit about our technology and what we do want to home.
• And so with this technology we have over 1.1 million customers nationwide.

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• </c><00:04:39.960><c> developers</c> Consortium of uh Community developers Consortium of uh Community
• </c> become leaders in their own community become leaders in their own community and<00:54:30.680><c>
• </c> alliance with a concern in my community alliance with a concern in my community uh<01:26:07.360>
• Years ago, that clear path or that mentorship would have come from our community, and that community
• </c><01:40:00.320><c> have</c> Community and that community would have been a resource, something like

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The budget invests $17 million in critical information technology needs, including technology refresh
• The budget invests $17 million in critical information technology needs, including technology refresh
• And for Community Care for the Elderly is about $6,000.
• And for community care for the elderly is about $6,000.
• That's going to be incredibly important for so many people in our community.

Keywords: 998, house, all