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• I'll show you a map here in a minute of what that means.
• I'll<00:15:53.240> show<00:15:53.360> you<00:15:53.440> a<00:15:53.560> map
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• Because when we draw maps like and develop these things, we're just going point to point.

Bills: HF75

Keywords: HF75, earned incentive release credit, earned incentive credits, revocation, revocable credits, corrections, Minnesota Department of Corrections, prison discipline, incarcerated persons, inmate misconduct, facility rules, sentence reduction, supervised release, Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act, public safety, rehabilitation, prison credits, executed sentence, 1183, house

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• Adam Bernbaum from the 24th Legislative District. Good morning, everybody.
• Jake Fey from the 27th District in Tacoma and chair of the committee.
• Janice Zahn, representing the 41st Legislative District.
• Janice on representing the 41st Legislative District.
• And that is currently our sort of base map for this program.

Summary: The committee met to hear an update from Washington State Ferries on capital projects and workforce issues, beginning with a briefing on the agency’s long-term fleet and terminal needs. WSF officials described the history of underinvestment after the late 1990s, the current fleet reduction from 25 to 21 vessels, and the need to keep older boats in service while moving toward a 26-vessel long-range fleet and hybrid-electric operations. They said the agency is transitioning to a new vessel procurement strategy, with Eastern Shipbuilding selected to build up to three 160-car hybrid-electric ferries, and outlined a schedule that includes contract execution, about a year of design work, steel cutting in fall 2026, and several years of construction. Members raised concerns about the higher cost of electrified vessels, the length of the schedule, the adequacy of liquidated damages and incentives, the risks of building in Florida and transporting vessels to Washington, and whether the contract sufficiently protects the state from cost overruns and design problems. The committee also received an update on the Wenatchee conversion, which officials said is days away from entering service as the first large hybrid-electric ferry conversion. WSF explained that the conversion combined required midlife preservation work with propulsion upgrades and battery installation, and that the project took longer and cost more than originally expected because it was a prototype with significant lessons learned. Officials said the Tacoma and Puyallup conversions would follow later, but those decisions were being delayed until after the World Cup to avoid service disruptions. Members asked about the cost-effectiveness of the conversion, the expected fuel and emissions reductions, and what happens to engine crews during long conversion periods; WSF said crews were embedded in the project and that the conversions should reduce diesel use substantially once terminal charging is available. The meeting then shifted to workforce development, with Siegel consultants reviewing their 2021 and 2024 studies of ferry staffing, overtime, recruitment, and workplace culture. They said the earlier problems stemmed from seasonal staffing practices, low winter hours, limited career progression, a narrow maritime recruiting pipeline, and a culture that made retention difficult. Since then, they reported major improvements: staffing has increased from about 1,500 to 1,900, turnover has fallen, captain and engineer shortages have eased, and recruitment has broadened beyond the traditional maritime pool, including more women and other underrepresented workers. They credited new programs such as guaranteed hours, paid pilotage, AB-to-mate pathways, and the “Turning of the Tide” culture campaign, while noting remaining issues with communication, HR access, accountability, and quality of life. Members generally acknowledged the progress but asked whether staffing levels are now sufficient and how interchangeable crews are across vessels and routes. Finally, terminal engineering staff began a presentation on capital terminal work, starting with the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal. They described the terminal’s age, low elevation, vulnerability to sea level rise and earthquakes, and the need for replacement piles, beams, and improved vehicle circulation. The agency said it has completed a planning and environmental linkage study, is moving into NEPA/state environmental review, and has been working with the community to balance the needs of Southworth and Vashon riders with neighborhood concerns in Fauntleroy. The preferred alternative is a larger offshore dock footprint that would improve capacity and reliability while reducing impacts to eelgrass habitat. The meeting ended before the terminal discussion was complete.

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• In my school district, I did some investigating. Our school district had a project on a track.
• and school districts? and school districts?
• . maps. maps.
• Cornish and Sandwich are in a village district. Deerfield is in a residential district.
• Sandwich are in a village district. Sandwich are in a village district.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <00:49:45.400> and district the school impact district and district the school impact district
• Then on Oahu there's the Kī to Alamana district and there's also the Leeward Oahu District.
• see isn't the fastest growing District see isn't the fastest growing District Puna<00:52:25.240>
• <00:52:45.440> um existing School impact districts um existing School impact districts um
• It's Campbell High School in the same district on the same side of the street, also in District 40.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• sea ladders are maneuverable and don't require deep water channels, we can, uh, practically avoid mapped
• sea ladders are maneuverable and don't require deep water channels, we can, uh, practically avoid mapped
• whale<01:42:18.159> sanctuaries<01:42:18.800> or<01:42:18.960> or avoid mapped
• whale sanctuaries or or avoid mapped whale sanctuaries or or other<01:42:19.360> marine<01:42
• Um, and um, Chair Kila, um, my to your community and, um, and everyone else dealing with their districts

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard SB 2694 SD2, which would authorize the Public Utilities Commission to create automatic adjustment mechanisms for water carriers, including a water carrier inflationary cost index, and to waive certain requirements under the Hawaii Water Carrier Act. Testimony was sharply divided. The Department of Transportation, Young Brothers, and several shipping, harbor, labor, and business-related supporters argued the bill would modernize regulation, reduce the need for large catch-up rate cases, and help keep rates aligned with rising costs. Young Brothers said its current rate-setting process is expensive and delayed, and that annual adjustments with guardrails such as a 5% cap and periodic full reviews would support sustainable operations and the state’s supply chain. Some supporters also said the company’s less-than-container-load service and required inter-island routes create costs that are not fully covered by current rates. Opponents, including the Consumer Advocate, the Maui Chamber of Commerce, Hawaii Food Industry Association, restaurant and chamber groups, and other businesses, argued the bill would lead to higher costs for consumers and businesses and should not move forward. Several testified that shipping costs already significantly affect pricing and that automatic increases would worsen the cost of living. The Consumer Advocate said Young Brothers should focus on cost control and implementing its business plan rather than automatic rate increases. The Maui Chamber and others pointed to a recent PUC decision that imposed a two-year stay on rate increases and said the bill would undermine that protection. Some opponents urged the committee to defer to the PUC’s regulatory authority. The PUC explained that it regulates water carriers as public utilities under existing statute and said it had recently approved a temporary rate increase while imposing a two-year stayout period on further increases, with emergency relief still possible. PUC members said they were still examining whether they have authority to adopt the proposed WICI mechanism by rule and wanted legislative clarity. In response to questions, the PUC said it prefers the current two-year stayout as reflected in its order. Young Brothers also clarified that it serves less-than-container-load cargo, that some routes and services are cross-subsidized because they are not profitable, and that an independent observer is being put in place to monitor implementation of its updated business plan. The transcript ended with the committee still taking questions; no final vote or disposition on the bill was shown.

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• in, in Bear County, and, uh, while she's not sitting here, I'm a representative or a citizen of District
• So the city or the county or the school district or the mud or the lid or the ISD or the ESD is the ones
• Uh, just to follow up, um, Colony Ridge is in my district and, uh, I was gonna ask that same question
• Um, not to mention some of the issues that have happened lately with some district attorney's offices
• I know that, uh, The District Attorneys Association has been involved in some of the legislation.

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• What you see on the screen right here are all of the existing techniques for mapping undiscovered mineral
• In this particular instance, this was under 800 meters of loose alluvium, and we were able to map this

Bills: SB1046

Keywords: telecommunications, broadband, internet infrastructure, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, national security, foreign adversary, China, Chinese equipment, supply chain security, network equipment, microchips, Arizona Corporation Commission, telecommunications provider, communications infrastructure, Huawei, ZTE, state-owned enterprise, sanctions, infrastructure security

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• This map depicts our 60 Army facilities located throughout the state.
• To the right side of the map, you see A breakdown of our facilities: 45.1% of the facilities are 60-plus

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Minnesota Senate Subcommittee on Veterans heard a Department of Military Affairs presentation on bonding, tuition benefits, and cyber response. The department requested $3.5 million in design funding for a new hangar at the 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth, citing safety problems with the aging 1950s-era hangars and the need to improve the wing’s competitiveness for future federal military construction funding. It also sought $2.5 million for asset preservation at Army facilities statewide, emphasizing that state dollars are often matched by federal funds. A National Guard lieutenant also testified about the State Tuition Reimbursement Program, describing how it helped pay for her undergraduate and doctoral education and reduce student debt. The committee also received an update on Minnesota National Guard cyber operations, including the response to the July 2025 ransomware attack on the City of Saint Paul. Testimony described the cyber coordination cell’s role in planning, interagency coordination, and support during the incident, including helping re-image about 500 computers and assisting with network recovery. Members heard that the Guard’s cyber teams conduct extensive partner engagement and are prepared to support state and local entities when civil resources are exhausted and the incident exceeds local capacity. Three bills were then heard and advanced. Senate File 4075, as amended, would implement recommendations from the task force on Special Guerrilla Unit and regular forces veterans from the Secret War in Laos, including eligibility and benefit changes; the committee adopted an amendment and passed the bill to the full committee. Senate File 3956, as amended, would clarify that the Department of Veterans Affairs may partner with veteran-serving organizations using nonmonetary resources to address food insecurity, homelessness, and suicide prevention; it was also referred onward. Senate File 4056, as amended, would add veteran or military status as a protected class under the Minnesota Human Rights Act; testimony supported the change, including concerns about service members losing educational opportunities while on state active duty, and the bill was passed to the full committee.

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• There are big benefits in quantum sensing for mining and mapping groundwater.
• I was looking at your map there.

Bills: SB145, SB143

Keywords: auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture, fee update, regulatory fees, egg inspection, egg grading, egg dealer, pesticide control, pesticide registration, pesticide applicator, pest management consultant, plant protection, nursery license

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• And I would add my own editorial comment that the flagrant errors in FEMA flood mapping create an additional
• flooding risk is, not what FEMA's phony baloney flooding risk is based on incompetent or inaccurate mapping

Keywords: presidential nominations, EPA, environmental policy, Fish and Wildlife, committee meeting

Summary: The committee meeting focused on the presidential nominations of Brigadier General Brian Nesvick as Director of Fish and Wildlife and Jess Kramer and Sean Donahue as assistant administrators at the EPA. Each nominee presented their qualifications and experiences in their respective fields, with an emphasis on their commitment to uphold the laws passed by Congress. The discussion highlighted the nominees' dedication to addressing environmental issues and their proactive stances on regulatory matters. After deliberation, votes were held to report the nominations favorably, despite some members voicing concerns regarding their qualifications and potential conflicts with environmental interests.

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• , with regards to sports, undoubtedly Miami Northwestern is absolutely put Miami-Dade County on the map
• daughter, who was killed in the backseat of her car by a man who was fumbling with his phone, using his maps

Summary: The committee first reviewed the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget proposal for transportation, tourism, and economic development, which totals about $18 billion and includes major funding for the Department of Transportation work program, Visit Florida, affordable housing, library/cultural/historical initiatives, National Guard tuition assistance, and Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles needs. Members approved staff technical adjustments and then adopted the budget proposal as a recommendation to the full Senate Appropriations Committee. The committee then heard and approved CS/SB 666, which creates a specialty license plate for the Miami Northwestern Alumni Association, with proceeds supporting scholarships and school academic, athletic, and arts programs. CS/SB 1318, the hands-free driving bill, drew extensive testimony from the sponsor, law enforcement, advocates, and victims’ families. Supporters argued it would create a clearer, easier-to-enforce prohibition on holding a wireless device while driving and help reduce crashes and deaths; some senators raised concerns about enforcement, privacy, and impacts on drivers with older vehicles, but the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1408, designating memorial highways for Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen and Charlotte County Sergeant Elio Diaz, and SB 1516, which would create the International Aerospace Innovation Fund administered by Space Florida to support partnerships between Florida and international aerospace companies. Both bills had supportive testimony and no opposition noted. The meeting ended with adjournment after the final votes.

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• I come from the wine district. So, come on in and enjoy my many, many, many vineyards.
• I have four mothers in my district who have lost, in the last six or seven years, children to fentanyl
• And then again, I have these four mothers in my district who want to see some punishment for the person
• who<00:07:52.479> want<00:07:52.720> to<00:07:52.880> see mothers in my district
• who want to see mothers in my district who want to see some<00:07:53.280> punishment<00:07:53.759

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• There are some individual amounts going to specific counties or judicial districts.
• Security for the Second Judicial District, the largest district in the state, but there is nothing for
• I will use, well, in my old district, I don't have Beaverhead anymore.
• We've funded it through the Soil Conservation Districts. We have studied our water. Dr.
• First of all, I want to thank Gateway West, which is in my district.

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• I heard a lot of feedback, of course, from people in my district and many districts around the state,
• Members, for context, this bill comes from a situation that occurred in my district in 2024.
• or held by the district are not clearly covered by the exemption.
• This bill updates the exemption to include district school boards and public schools.
• This bill updates the exemption to include district school boards and public schools.

Summary: The committee heard several bills and took favorable action on a number of them. CS/CS/SB 54 by Senator Sharif would require district medical examiners to perform toxicology screening for psychotropic drugs and intoxicating substances in autopsies of identified violent offenders, consult treating providers when available, document findings, and report results to state agencies; it passed after brief questions and one opponent waived against. CS/SB 176 by Senator Polsky would require public colleges and universities to publish clearer campus safety reporting and response procedures for threats to students, faculty, or staff; it also passed favorably with no opposition. CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Florida Farm Bill by Senator Trumbull, was the longest item and drew extensive testimony. The bill covers fair association rules, preemption of local limits on gas- and diesel-powered farm equipment, surplus of certain state-owned lands for agricultural use, a food animal veterinarian loan repayment program, permanent funding for Farmers Feeding Florida, forest service training, signal jammer penalties, CDL exam cheating penalties, no-solicitation protections, inspector protections, biosolids rules, and contractor payment enforcement. Members adopted multiple amendments, including changes to contractor payment language, expanding vet loan repayment to equine vets, merging citrus research entities, technical updates to fair statutes and nonprofit definitions, and a late amendment removing the bill’s disparagement/free-speech section after significant public testimony and debate. A separate late amendment on biosolids delayed compliance timelines for Broward County, and the bill then passed favorably as amended. The committee also approved CS/CS/SB 834 on nonprofit religious organizations, which repeals a restriction on health care sharing ministries partnering with licensed insurance agents, while adding a disclaimer requirement through amendment; the bill passed with support from some faith-based and consumer groups and one waiver against. SB 936 on temporary door locking devices passed without opposition. CS/SB 50 would expand veterans’ courts statewide as an option in all judicial circuits for service-related issues such as PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and substance abuse; it received broad support from veterans and advocacy groups and passed favorably. CS/SB 1004, in strike-all form, would regulate dog and cat sales by requiring disclosure of medical records and financing terms, adding a three-day waiting period for financed purchases, and treating violations as unfair trade practices; an amendment removed an appropriation section, and the bill passed after questions about financing and pet retention. The committee then approved CS/CS/SB 178, which directs the Florida High School Athletic Association to adopt rules allowing coaches to provide good-faith support to student-athletes for basic needs like food, transportation, and recovery services, while requiring reporting and preserving anti-recruiting enforcement; members discussed possible parental-consent language, and the bill passed favorably. Finally, the committee began hearing CS/SB 198 on virtual currency kiosks, with Senator Rouson explaining that it would regulate crypto kiosks to combat fraud, require operator registration, fraud warnings, blockchain analytics policies, and transaction limits, but the transcript cuts off before further action on that bill.

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• Many counties, including two in my district, said that's too much for us.
• Members, AB 1441 is a district bill.
• That struggle as well with a small user base and small community service districts.
• This problem affects families in each and every one of our districts.
• Not only once, I think maybe twice, to advocate for her district.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• the legislature appropriate funds for upgrades and ongoing maintenance of high-resolution digital maps
• the legislature appropriate funds for upgrades and ongoing maintenance of high-resolution digital maps
• ,<03:40:04.720> assess<03:40:05.040> whether priority mapping, assess whether priority
• mapping, assess whether incentives<03:40:05.760> are<03:40:06.000> reaching<03:40:06.319
• um the land use commission district um the land use commission district boundary<04:42:43.520>

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Uh, for the record, I'm Nick Germana, representing Cheshire District 15.
• Uh, for the record, I'm Nick Germana, representing Cheshire District 15.
• wastewater we what what we do is we map wastewater we what what we do is we map out<01:36:38.320
• <01:40:13.440> I District in Plymouth, New Hampshire.
• I District in Plymouth, New Hampshire.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• special districts.
• So to your point, special districts, counties up 10%, cities up 10%, and school districts down 10%.
• keyed off of the salary for a district judge.
• judge in the Western District of Texas.
• judge in the Western District of Texas.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• Both the metropolitan statistical areas and the rural districts.
• to about2,000 deaths death scenes a year and now we're we're double that just because we've got 8 districts
• that 90% or greater in60 days or less and I think we can get there we still want to maintain good district
• My district is in eastern Oklahoma, in Tulsa County.
• I believe most of our district investigators have relationships with a lot of the local funeral homes

Keywords: 914, all

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• WE ARE MAPPING OUR RESOURCES WITH WORKFORCE NEEDS.
• OUR DISTRICT PARTNERS,, THEY CONTINUE TO BE STRONG WORKING ON OUR DETENTION CENTER SITES SO THIS IS NOT
• THERE WERE CHALLENGES UNFAIR TO OUR DISTRICT PARTNERS WHERE I WOULD PROPOSE A PROGRAM FOR ISSUES AND
• WERE FUNDING THEIR FTE COUNTS SO IF I CLOSE THE PROGRAM IN SEPTEMBER FOR PERFORMANCE ISSUES, THAT DISTRICT
• YOU HAVE DISTRICTS TRANSITIONING OUT OBVIOUSLY JANUARY 30 YOU HAVE MATERIALS LIKE DESKS, BOARDS, THINGS

Keywords: 999, senate, all