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• about your own system Is there a percentage of Lakey leaky pipes that you can describe what the priority
• I think water is probably one of the top priority issues.
• This session we have one priority item and that's investment in water infrastructure.
• Supplies is the highest priority.
• The funding was promptly allocated to high-priority projects.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• our resources out of the field to remove them from projects that are expanding broadband, that's a priority
• our resources out of the field to remove them from projects that are expanding broadband, that's a priority
• :20:31.280> a that are expanding broadband that's a that are expanding broadband that's a priority
• 32.080> General<00:20:32.440> Assembly<00:20:33.440> um<00:20:33.760> to priority
• of this General Assembly um to priority of this General Assembly um to focus<00:20:34.200> on

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:05 Roll Call: 00:00:14 SB 26: 00:01:50 SB 64: 00:18:29 SB 73: 00:22:54, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee met with a quorum and heard three bills. Senate Bill 26, sponsored by Chair Storm, would protect parents and prospective parents with disabilities by barring disability alone from being the sole basis for denying an adoption petition or terminating parental rights. Testimony from Judge Marcus Vanover and Crystal Adams described the bill as a product of the Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health and its work groups, cited Kentucky and national cases and federal ADA guidance, and said the bill would require consideration of supportive services, clearer documentation, retention of records, and conforming language changes. Senator Carroll asked how the bill would apply to a hypothetical adult child with special needs; witnesses said the bill is aimed at adoption and termination proceedings where the Cabinet is already involved, not proactive service requests. The committee approved SB 26 by a unanimous 7-0 vote and sent it to the floor with favorable expression. The committee next considered Senate Bill 64, also sponsored by Chair Storm, which would expand the definition of key infrastructure assets to include telecommunications services such as telephone lines and broadband and make damaging, tampering with, or rendering those services inoperable a Class D felony. Representatives from Charter/Spectrum and AT&T testified that copper theft and vandalism have increasingly damaged fiber and other facilities, citing more than 20 incidents in Kentucky in 2024 affecting over 30,000 customers and diverting resources from broadband expansion. The committee adopted a committee substitute and then passed SB 64 by a 7-0 vote with favorable expression. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 73, sponsored by Senator Julie Adams, which would create a felony offense for sexual extortion, allow victims or their representatives to bring civil actions, include the offense in Kentucky’s sex-crime definitions, and require school-based notification and education efforts along with resource information for students. Senator Adams and witness Lady T. Thompson described sextortion as a fast-growing online crime targeting minors, often through social media, gaming, and messaging apps, and argued that stronger penalties and prevention efforts are needed. The transcript cuts off before any committee action on SB 73.

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• Now, there are a lot of priorities you could have, but there is none that's going to produce a better
• Senator Paxton, I know this is a priority for you as well as Senator Perry.
• Now, there are a lot of priorities you could have, but there is none that's going to produce a better
• Senator Paxson, this is a priority for you as well as Senator Perry.
• Campus safety is the number one priority. And I think that's what we need to do. Thank you.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• The protection of immigrant workers was a The protection of immigrant workers was a priority for delegates
• These priority protections ensure that families know they can trust local law enforcement and have the
• I support the priorities of the Protecting Mass Communities Coalition, and I'm testifying in support
• Our three priorities one more time are: number one, don't assist ICE; number two, don't turn our police
• So let me briefly focus on priority number one: informal collaboration with deportations.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a lengthy public hearing on a wide range of civil rights, immigration, hate crimes, and reparations bills. Chair Edwards and Chair Day opened with strict testimony rules, including two-minute limits, written testimony options, and decorum requirements. Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell testified in strong support of S. 1126/H. 1920, the Combating Hate in the Commonwealth bill, saying Massachusetts needs stronger tools to address rising hate and bias incidents. Her Civil Rights Division chief explained that the bill would give the division civil investigative demand/subpoena power, expand civil rights enforcement, close loopholes in the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act, add protected classes to the hate crimes law, and require better hate-crime data reporting. The committee also heard support for H. 1954 on access to counsel in immigration proceedings, H. 4684 on law enforcement identification and public trust, and H. 1927 to exonerate individuals accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts. Several bills focused on discrimination and civil rights enforcement. Supporters of S. 1248 on organizational standing said fair housing nonprofits need explicit authority to bring discrimination complaints in their own names, especially as federal protections are under attack. On H. 1246, advocates urged adding sex and gender as protected classes in the hate crimes statute, arguing women are not protected under current state law. H. 1820 drew testimony for protections against height and weight discrimination. H. 1995 would regularize sentencing for hate crimes by requiring diversity awareness training for both convictions and continuances without a finding, and H. 1056/H. 1589 would broaden hate-crime victim standing and require restitution to be used to repair harm. H. 1886 would clarify that defense-based social service staff are exempt from mandated reporter obligations when working under attorney-client privilege. The committee also heard testimony on H. 1889/S. 1064, a bill to eliminate disparate impact. Environmental justice advocates, fair housing attorneys, and community members argued that neutral policies can still produce discriminatory outcomes and that Massachusetts should allow state-court claims and a private right of action to address them. Committee members raised concerns about litigation floodgates, punitive damages, and the scope of protected classes, while supporters said the bill would mainly target systemic harms and injunctive relief. Additional testimony supported H. 1922/S. 119, the Fair Investment Act, which would create civil rights protections in venture capital and other investment settings for founders and investors, especially women and minority entrepreneurs. The hearing also included testimony on H. 1683, the Sex Trade Survivor Act, which would expand vacatur and expungement relief for trafficking survivors, remove archaic offenses from the code, and create an interagency commission; supporters emphasized reducing barriers to housing, employment, and reentry. Finally, the committee heard extensive support for H. 1753/S. 1181, establishing a commission to study reparations in Massachusetts. Testifiers described the state’s history of slavery, redlining, and ongoing racial disparities, and urged the committee to report the bill favorably. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

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• And there's three priorities that cities have to meet after setting your rate and making sure that your
• And like I said, they have to meet those four priorities in order to be able to consider a general fund
• Chairman, you know it's probably one of our top priorities. It is a threat.
• But our main priority when mapping these zones is to prevent impacts to existing users, and so we take
• to permitting priority.

Summary: During the meeting, legislative members discussed the practice of municipalities diverting water and sewer revenues to their general funds, which impacts infrastructure maintenance and project delays. Vice Chair Sparks proposed limiting public testimony to two minutes, which was adopted without objection. The committee heard from various witnesses, including Perry Fowler from the Texas Water Infrastructure Network, who emphasized that utility revenues should primarily support water services and that transfers should be transparent and justified. He noted that many utilities face financial pressures that could hinder infrastructure projects. Larry French from the Texas Public Policy Foundation highlighted the significant financial impact of water loss and general fund transfers, estimating the annual loss at $1.5 billion. He argued that these transfers can create disincentives for municipalities to address water loss issues. Brian Butcher, Assistant City Manager of Sugar Land, defended the city's cost allocation model for general fund transfers, asserting that they are necessary for equitable service provision and operational efficiency. The committee also discussed the implications of rising construction costs and the need for better procurement processes to ensure effective use of taxpayer dollars. The second part of the meeting focused on the New World Screwworm and the state's preparedness to manage potential infestations. Dudley Hoskins from the USDA outlined the federal response efforts and the importance of collaboration with state agencies. He emphasized the need for ongoing surveillance and the production of sterile flies to combat the pest. Dr. Philip Kaufman from Texas A&M discussed the historical context of the screwworm and the challenges posed by its potential reintroduction, urging proactive management strategies among livestock producers. The committee acknowledged the need for increased resources and research to effectively address the threat of the screwworm.

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• And I was asked to keep the priorities<00:51:41.440> of<00:51:41.560> the<00:51:41.640>
• house priorities of the house priorities of the house front<00:51:43.600> and<00:51:43.760
• But<00:51:46.280> in<00:51:46.400> 2025<00:51:47.360> my<00:51:47.520> priority
• But in 2025 my priority was slide.
• But in 2025 my priority was getting<00:51:48.520> a<00:51:48.600> budget<00:51:48.960><

Bills: HF3643, HF4470, HF4462, HF4366, HF4172, HF3629, HF4356, HF3093

Keywords: Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman, memorial park, state park, working group, Minnesota Historical Society, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Saint Paul, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Administration, Legislative Coordinating Commission, general fund appropriation, park planning, interpretive services, public engagement, state memorial, land use, natural resources, commemorative legislation, HF4470

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• um page two after 11, we're also going to make, or I'm proposing that we make, a statement about priority
• um page two after 11, we're also going to make, or I'm proposing that we make, a statement about priority
• um page two after 11, we're also going to make, or I'm proposing that we make, a statement about priority
• um page two after 11, we're also going to make, or I'm proposing that we make, a statement about priority
• . um when those statement about priority. um when those funds<00:32:36.320> are<00:32:36.559><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They coordinate a whole day where we hear all the priorities of all the municipalities, nonprofits, and
• They coordinate a whole day where we hear all the priorities of all the municipalities, nonprofits, and
• I think we agree, and noting that there is a wide range of capital priorities. And, Mr.
• Speaker, gentlelady, can support a wide range of capital priorities. Would you agree? Mr.
• That also includes the executive's priorities as well. So it's three different sources.

Bills: HB111, HB61, HB43, HB156, HB70, SB3, HB103, HB109, HB128, HB247, HJM2, HJM3, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50

Keywords: water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance

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• When we set out this legislative session, there were three priorities that the school boards across the
• When we set out this legislative session, there were three priorities that the school boards across the
• As Assembly Member Bacchus said, inland ports are a priority for the economic future and the economic
• And I get that some of these priorities here are looking at demand, housing gaps.
• And we understand that this legislative body has a number of competing priorities and challenges with

Keywords: 909, all

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• For over a decade, our community's energy and funding were focused on a single essential priority: protecting
• Our sewer was rated in the top 15% on the project priority list.
• And our top priority at this time is our campground.
• phased.<01:09:05.279> And<01:09:05.520> our<01:09:05.759> top<01:09:05.920> priority
• And our top priority at this phased.

Bills: HF568, HF433, HF1689, HF3135, HF3137, HF3145, HF2887, HF2819, HF2802, HF2664, HF2267, HF799, HF800, HF3049, HF296, HF580, HF1438, HF1237

Keywords: special education, education funding, construction, Minnesota, regional educational programs, HF433, Cloquet Area Fire District, fire station, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, general obligation bonds, public safety, emergency services, fire protection, local infrastructure, Minnesota capital budget, DEED grant, municipal facilities, station construction

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• in the coming weeks will produce a final budget that is fiscally conservative and represents the priorities
• The Article 2 budget before us funds many of the House's core projects. priorities while maintaining
• The committee substitute for Senate Bill 1 reflects our highest priorities as session.
• The committee substitute for Senate Bill 1 funds the institution's top priorities, financial aid. formula
• Certainly House Bill 500 also makes several one-time investments to support our priorities including

Bills: SB1, HB500, SB1, HB1400, HB 1094, HB365, HB 1109, HB647, HB500

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption

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• on page seven, on the bottom starting on page 17, and I'm just concerned as far as what are the priorities
• it's probably going to come out of UH's budget, so when you guys testify and support, that's your priority
• support should when you guys testify and support that's<01:09:42.759> your<01:09:43.000> priority
• <01:09:43.520> then<01:09:43.920> great that's your priority then great that's your
• priority then great thank<01:09:46.560> okay thank okay thank okay um<01:09:48.679> any

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism and on Water and Land heard testimony on HB 504, a measure relating to environmental stewardship and funding for natural resource protection and restoration. Supporters included multiple state agencies and advocacy groups, such as DLNR, HTA, Hawaiʻi Ocean Legislative Task Force, Resources Legacy Fund, the Hawaiʻi Climate Action Coalition, and others, who said the bill would create dedicated funding for environmental, climate, and cultural resource needs and help address wildfire, flood, coastal storm, and tourism-related impacts. Several witnesses emphasized that Hawaiʻi’s environmental funding gap is large and that visitor contributions should be directed to stewardship and restoration. Some supporters also urged that the measure be applied equitably across all visitor accommodations and related uses, including cruise ship cabins and state rooms, while a few suggested amendments to broaden coverage or create a working group for implementation. Opposition and concerns focused largely on the bill’s tax structure and legal/administrative issues. The Department of Budget and Finance and the Tax Foundation questioned the reimbursable general obligation bond special fund in part two, suggesting it be converted to a regular special fund or deleted. The Attorney General’s office said part two may violate the single-subject rule in the state constitution and recommended deleting it. The Department of Taxation said the proposed points-and-miles language would be difficult to audit and enforce, and Expedia and others said the proposed tax treatment of loyalty points and certain payment forms would be operationally difficult. Industry witnesses also warned the bill could raise costs in a high-tax destination and asked for more marketing support if the tax is increased. The committee also heard concerns that a new tax on cruise ship cabins could raise federal preemption issues. The chair noted the testimony count as 23 in support, 179 in opposition, and one with comments. No vote was taken in the portion provided, and the hearing ended with questions from senators and agency responses about possible amendments, enforcement, and constitutional concerns.

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• completes easements that have a great public benefit and help protect state and local conservation priorities
• completes easements that have a great public benefit and help protect state and local conservation priorities
• completes easements that have a great public benefit and help protect state and local conservation priorities
• completes easements that have a great public benefit and help protect state and local conservation priorities
• completes easements that have a great public benefit and help protect state and local conservation priorities

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And this is a priority of DSHS to improve maternal and child health in Texas. through some of these data
• So this will be a priority for me and for our team. and that until we know that we've done everything
• That is one of the things of the highest priorities that we have because we want that person to know
• The legislature charged our oversight committee with establishing program priorities, and I've used the
• next several slides in the presentation to highlight three of our research priorities.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Um, this bill will help protect our clean energy priorities.
• Um, this bill will help protect our clean energy priorities.
• Um, this bill will help protect our clean energy priorities.
• The spending reflects priorities of both sides of the aisles.
• The spending reflects priorities of both sides of the aisles.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The governor has three priorities. This wasn't any of the three priorities. None.
• The governor has three priorities. This wasn't any of the three priorities. None.
• The governor has three priorities. This wasn't any of the three priorities. None.
• The governor has three priorities. This wasn't any of the three priorities. None.
• The governor has three priorities. This wasn't any of the three priorities. None.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But that would certainly be part of the overall plan, with a priority on hepatitis B and C.
• on Hepatitis B and C with a priority on Hepatitis B and C okay<01:15:55.159> so<01:15:55.280>
• The Department's priority is to assure that there are, that all Hawaiʻi residents, regardless of the
• The Department's priority is to assure that all Hawaiʻi residents, regardless of the county or island
• uh how we can implement this priority uh how we can implement this and<01:57:45.599> make<01:

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing opened with House Bill 1462 on crisis services. Testimony from the Department of Law Enforcement, the Community Alliance on Prisons, and the Department of Health supported expanding behavioral health crisis services as an alternative to arrest or incarceration. Witnesses said additional crisis sites would help divert people in mental health crisis to appropriate care, and the Department of Health described its current crisis center in Ewa, including the need for renovations such as a padded room and the time required to get the facility operational. In response to questions, the department estimated the Ewa center’s budgeted cost at about $4.3 million, not including rent or startup repairs, and said a second site’s cost would depend on whether it was freestanding or attached to an existing facility. The committee then heard House Bill 700 on cognitive assessments. The Executive Office on Aging supported the bill’s intent but asked that it be amended to make assessments optional rather than mandated, to pilot the program first, and to allow flexibility in handling HIPAA-protected data. SHPDA also supported the measure but said it should not be mandatory and suggested that payers reimburse for assessments when requested by patients, families, or physicians. The Alzheimer’s Association and caregivers strongly supported standardizing cognitive assessments to improve early detection and access to newer treatments, while noting the existing opt-out provision. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the bill but asked that the age 65 threshold be removed because cognitive decline can begin much earlier for people with Down syndrome, autism, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and related conditions. In response to a question, the Office on Aging said a pilot project could likely be done for about $150,000, with data security being the main added cost. The final bill discussed was House Bill 237 on peer support programs. Testimony from Family Hui Hawaii, Early Childhood Action Strategy, peer support workers, and families described peer-to-peer programs as a cost-effective way to reduce isolation, strengthen families, and provide long-term community support. Speakers said these programs help parents and caregivers navigate crises, child welfare involvement, addiction recovery, and other challenges, and can have lasting benefits for children’s development and family stability. Several witnesses tied the bill to broader state goals, including infant and early childhood mental health, trauma-informed care, and child welfare reform. Written testimony from about a dozen organizations and individuals was also noted in support.

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• Have a home that's paid for, no lien on it, have property, uh, farmland, those type things that come

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Now you have a situation where is that purchaser supposed to get a mechanic's lien against the manufactured

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Baralt and the legislature and the governor for making this a priority this session.
• And it's going to be the phase one information that's going to essentially drive our priorities in the

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The Louisiana Advanced Aviation and Drones Advisory Committee met and was told this would likely be its final meeting because the committee sunsets after the 2026 regular session unless legislation reconstitutes it. Members discussed the need to reduce the committee’s size and adjust quorum rules so it can function more reliably, and they later adopted a motion supporting reconstitution of LADAC with a smaller membership and new appointments effective July 1, 2027. The committee also approved the June 2025 minutes and added a legislative briefing item to the agenda. Under subcommittee and project updates, members heard about the new counter-drone effort tied to House Bill 940 and the “Let’s Go” initiative, which would create a joint task force of State Police, sheriffs, and municipal police chiefs to develop training standards and equipment standards for counter-UAS work. The committee also received a briefing on the state’s advanced air mobility work from newly named Advanced Aeronautics Director Josh Deplanis, including Louisiana’s selection for the FAA’s eVTOL/AAM Integration Pilot Program, branded “Lift Off Louisiana,” and the development of a statewide strategic plan covering airspace integration, vertiport infrastructure, charging networks, economic development, education, and community engagement. Deplanis and members emphasized that Louisiana is among a small number of national EIPP sites and that the state’s proposal is notable for also addressing international airspace and “high seas” operations beyond 12 miles offshore, which could help inform FAA and ICAO policy. Members praised the state’s leadership, the work of DOTD, OMC, GOSEP, State Police, and legislative partners, and noted the potential economic importance for oil and gas logistics and other advanced aviation uses. No public testimony was offered, and the meeting adjourned after the committee’s votes and updates.