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• Lastly, we are deeply appreciative that the bill includes tribal and county priorities, including the
• I'd also like to remind the committee of the priority admissions review panel agreement, which states
• First, I want to thank the chairs for including our MACSA priority on MinChoices reassessments.
• For priority admissions to DCT, this exception will better serve civilly committed patients and will
• Thank you for that priority conversation, and know that that bill is traveling separately.

Bills: HF2434

Keywords: healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding

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• And of course, these are for the priority projects.
• It would apply, as Assembly Member Bonta just stated, a 270-day timeline for certain priority projects
• a couple other elements that get you into the priority bucket.
• We think that there should be sufficient staff capacity to just prioritize the priority projects and
• So, I mean, if you want to go into the details of what the priority projects are. Sure.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy heard several bills focused on grid reliability, affordability, clean energy infrastructure, and industrial decarbonization. AB 222, by Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan, would require more data reporting on data centers and aim to prevent ratepayers from bearing related grid costs; supporters said better information is needed to plan for rapidly growing electricity demand from AI and data centers, while opponents warned about privacy, security, trade-secret, and cost-shifting concerns. The bill passed the committee on a 13-4 vote, with the roll left open for absent members. AB 941, by Assemblymember Bonta, would impose a 270-day timeline for CPUC review of priority transmission projects to speed clean-energy infrastructure buildout. Supporters argued that transmission delays are slowing California’s climate goals and raising costs, while opponents raised concerns about CEQA process, staffing, and prioritization. The bill passed 15-0. AB 1191, by Assemblymember Tangipa, would make existing large hydroelectric facilities eligible for the Renewable Portfolio Standard; supporters framed it as a way to lower rates and ease affordability pressures, while opponents said it would undermine the purpose of the RPS by substituting existing resources for new renewable development. That bill failed on a 4-11 vote. AB 1280, by Assemblymember Garcia, would expand state grant programs to support thermal energy storage projects for industrial decarbonization. Supporters said it would help modernize manufacturing, cut pollution in disadvantaged communities, and preserve jobs, with broad support from environmental and clean manufacturing groups and no opposition testimony. The bill passed 17-0. AB 1117, by Assemblymember Schultz, would require the CPUC to offer optional dynamic electricity rate tariffs for customers to shift usage away from peak periods; supporters said it could lower bills and improve grid efficiency, while utilities said they were not opposed to the concept but wanted more flexibility and time in the regulatory process. That bill passed 14-0. The committee also approved its consent calendar and other noncontroversial items, with several measures moving forward unanimously.

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• Our people and their personal information must be a top priority for all of us.
• WT's priorities and requests are detailed on page one of our handout.
• to the University of Houston and discuss its priorities.
• These are our system priorities.
• In addition to the UH system priorities, I previously spoke of a priority of the University of Houston

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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• Title 63, Oklahoma Statutes, Section 2864, Section 5B, to be utilized by PSAPs using the approved priority
• You'll see the eligible expenses, which are in three priorities: priority one being GIS, and that's to
• So the last priority would be priority three, which would be to match a grant.
• So the last priority would be priority three, which would be to match a grant.
• Item number eight is a possible discussion, revision, and vote to approve the priority list to be used

Summary: The Oklahoma 911 Management Authority met with a quorum and approved the April 2 minutes and the February, March, and April 2026 financial reports. Members then adopted the FY 2027 budget, which included a 5% staff increase, a reclassification for the 911-988 liaison/training coordinator role, a new GIS specialist position, increased funding for training, travel, cybersecurity training, recruitment, GIS repository work, and technology roadmap items. The budget also set aside funds for NG911 deployment, grant closeouts, and a $3 million reserve for a one-time PSAP distribution program. The authority approved the $3 million one-time distribution to the 123 primary PSAPs and separately approved the distribution guidelines and priority list. The program will use the statutory population-and-land-area formula, with eligible uses focused on GIS Version 3 work, technology and equipment, and grant matching; salaries, construction, radio systems, OLETS, and mobile apps were excluded. The board also denied a hardship request from Washington County 911 to waive a 20% match for a radio console grant, finding the county had sufficient carryover and other funding sources. Members approved an Oklahoma technical school in-person telecommunicator training curriculum and simulator that meets minimum training standards, and authorized a statewide 911 telecommunicator recruitment campaign with ICG Advertising for $249,820. The authority also approved a compliance action plan for PSAPs that had not completed GIS remediation and repository uploads, setting a June 19 deadline before notice and possible escrow proceedings. Several grant requests were approved, including projects for Adair, Grady, Harper, INCOG, McCurtain, Roger Mills, Pauls Valley, and Washington County, covering NG911 fiber, ADA furniture, equipment, feasibility work, recorder upgrades, and radio console improvements. In committee and staff reports, members heard updates on 911 Day at the Capitol, the POP grant timeline, legislative activity, NG911 and GIS tools, cybersecurity training, operations committee work, 988 integration outreach, and statewide project progress. The coordinator also noted work on standards, NASNA leadership, and the need for PSAPs to obtain EM Grants logins ahead of the upcoming grant cycle. The meeting adjourned after no public comments or new business were offered.

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• Uh, nothing that the Trump administration has done has said that this is a priority for them.
• Nothing that Congress has done has said that this is a priority for them.
• Uh, nothing that the Trump administration has done has said that this is a priority for them.
• Nothing that Congress has done has said that this is a priority for them.
• <00:03:37.280> Nothing this is a priority for them. Nothing this is a priority for them.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The navigation of two separate legal systems leads us to the fourth and final policy priority included
• The navigation of two separate legal systems leads us to the fourth and final policy priority included
• The As to the fourth and final policy priority included in the legislation, the Defense Department is
• Last session, the HERO Act included several DLSO priorities as well, including helping military spouses
• So this, each of our 10 policy priorities that we work on in a calendar year or a legislative session

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs held its first public hearing of the 2025–2026 session, with House Chair Rep. Joe McGonagle outlining the committee’s focus on veterans’ benefits, military families, and related policy priorities. He noted the committee’s recent record of advancing major veterans legislation, described the hearing as hybrid, and explained that testimony would be limited to three minutes. The committee then heard testimony on several bills, including H. 3886/S. 2503, H. 3863/S. 2480, and H. 3859, among others. Melissa Willett of the Department of Defense and Rep. John Stanley testified in support of H. 3886/S. 2503, which would expand support for military families by improving school open enrollment flexibility, special education continuity, concurrent jurisdiction for juvenile matters on military installations, and coordination around military protective orders. Committee members questioned the juvenile jurisdiction and protective-order provisions, with concerns raised about federal versus state authority and due process; witnesses said the jurisdiction change would be case-by-case and that military protective orders are commander-issued decisions that could be used as evidence in civilian proceedings. The Department of Defense said the proposal aligns with priorities from military stakeholders and other New England states. Jim Keene testified in support of H. 3863/S. 2480, seeking a cost-of-living adjustment for veterans’ benefits and extending certain benefits to Guard and Reserve members killed on active duty. Allie DeBateau of the Massachusetts Municipal Association testified on H. 3859, which would streamline veterans benefits administration by having the state pay benefits directly rather than reimbursing municipalities quarterly; she said this would reduce local administrative burden while leaving local veterans service officers’ roles unchanged. Committee members asked about municipal support and the fiscal impact, and the hearing concluded with no votes taken, followed by adjournment.

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• All of our budget priorities are rooted in our mission to protect and improve the environment and human
• going to spend most of the time today walking through four proposals that represent the highest priority
• So, as mentioned, the top priority of the Commissioner and the agency this year is funding our agency's
• On eliminating the backlog of high-priority Superfund site assessment sites.
• to the medium and low-priority backlog sites.

Bills: HF1587, HF2293, HF2218, HF1208, HF1482

Keywords: HF1587, Cass County, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, condemnation, eminent domain, state land, surplus land, public waters, tribal land transfer, federally recognized Indian Tribe, tribal ownership, land conveyance, no consideration, land appropriation, natural resources, U.S. Highway 2, Section 27 Township 145 North Range 28 West, land return, Tribal sovereignty

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• That needs to be the priority of this committee.
• assault, should be the priority.
• your<00:35:56.320> physical priorities, my god, your physical priorities, my god, your physical
• Um I also agree with priority.
• <00:39:34.320> And decide where our priorities are. And decide where our priorities are.

Bills: HF3492, HF3493, HF3494, HF3495, HF3602

Keywords: school safety, grants, education funding, Northern Lights Express, security improvements, rural schools, safe schools, charter schools, nonpublic schools, Tribal education, funding increase, safe schools aid, school security, mental health support, Tribal schools, cybersecurity, funding, mental health, evidence-based plans, public safety

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• , and this one is a priority.
• uh and this one which is your priority uh and this one is<00:04:55.120> a<00:04:55.280> priority
• <00:13:22.639> uh<00:13:22.720> because put back into priority uh because put back
• into priority uh because there's<00:13:23.200> a<00:13:23.360> lot<00:13:23.440> of<
• A top priority of mine Slide number 10.

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call- 00:00:03 Approve Minutes from July 10, 2025- 00:02:41 Statewide Emergency Responder Voice System Testimony- 00:03:38 Investment of State Funds- 00:46:13 Department of Juvenile Justice Update- 1:11:34 Adjournment- 1:54:08, 958, all

Summary: The committee opened with roll call, welcomed a new member, approved the July meeting minutes, and then took up testimony on the statewide emergency responder voice system, also described as the state police radio system replacement project. John Hicks, secretary of the governor’s executive cabinet and state budget director, testified that the project is unusually complex because it combines multiple IT replacements, land acquisition, and tower construction. He said the existing system dates to the early 1970s and that the administration is treating the project as a priority, with work proceeding in phases and weekly coordination among the Justice Cabinet, Kentucky State Police, and Finance and Administration Cabinet. Hicks said the project has already spent about $110 million, with nearly 1,900 portable radios acquired, microwave replacement completed at 56 sites and underway at 76 more, and routers, switches, and network upgrades addressed. He explained that because the State Police are not set up to handle real property work, the administration brought in outside real property consulting vendors through an RFP, and three vendors are now qualified to help identify and negotiate sites. He said the goal is to speed up land acquisition and tower construction while the State Police continue the technology work, and he emphasized that the project is intended to close coverage gaps for state police first and later benefit local governments and other first responders. Members of the committee expressed concern about the project’s cost and pace. Representative Petri noted that about $218.8 million has been authorized since 2018 and questioned whether the project could stretch into 2030 or later, asking what more the General Assembly could do to help. Representative Blandon also raised concerns about the long timeline and the risk of the project becoming another costly, delayed infrastructure effort, while asking when the vendor RFP was completed and whether any sites had been acquired since then. Representative Sharp asked whether there was a detailed plan and timeline, and Hicks responded that the technology side is well defined but the property acquisition side must proceed site by site because each location depends on ownership, access, power, and other factors. Hicks said the west-to-east phasing has been a smart approach and that the executive branch should improve performance to beat the current timeline expectations.

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• And you're placing child support at the highest of the priority.
• Under current law, child support arrearages and obligations are often relegated to lower priority, which
• Personally, I also believe in juggling these two priorities.
• So that is a little bit concerning to us with the switch in the priority of payments.
• They may have to just take a stronger look at that given the priority in the...

Bills: HB368, HB3311, HB1734, HB2495, HB2716, HB793, HB3376, HB2524, HB3421, HB3446, HB3181

Keywords: electronic devices, family violence, criminal prosecution, protective orders, tracking, harassment, family allowance, decedent's estate, surviving spouse, minor children, inheritance, child support, maintenance, HB 1734, Family Code, Section 155.207, suit affecting the parent-child relationship, SAPCR, continuing exclusive jurisdiction, jurisdiction transfer

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• Florida Sheriffs Association and is going to be talking to us on domestic security and legislative priorities
• I just want to go over some of the legislative priorities.
• I'm happy to be here this morning, but I just want to go over some of the legislative priorities for
• This year, for our legislative priorities, we've got a few things that are going through.
• They're not really concerned about who holds what position or what priority.

Summary: The committee heard presentations on domestic security and public safety priorities from Gulf County Sheriff Mike Harrison and Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Rebel. Sheriff Harrison outlined Florida Sheriffs Association priorities, including reclassifying xylazine as a Schedule I controlled substance with a veterinary-use exemption, expanding enforcement of pretrial release violations beyond domestic violence cases, providing tuition-waiver benefits for sheriff’s office personnel, advancing the Jason Rainer Act to increase penalties for violent offenses against law enforcement, extending sex-offender residency restrictions, improving access to mental-health-related databases, and continuing support for fusion centers and Florida model jail standards. Members asked questions about xylazine’s veterinary use, canine detection, and public records burdens on small agencies; no votes were taken on these items. Chief Rebel focused on the Florida Police Chiefs Association’s role in disaster response, officer training, and wellness. He described the association’s coordination through the state EOC and regional deployments during hurricanes, then emphasized officer suicide and the need for statewide wellness resources, peer support, and accessible behavioral health care for first responders. He also referenced prior PTSD benefits legislation and urged continued support for the PCIS program and other wellness initiatives. Committee members discussed related resources such as dispatcher support, the Restore program at UCF, hyperbaric chamber treatment for PTSD, and canine support organizations. On domestic security funding, Rebel said FPCA does not have a specific bill package but wants to preserve the Domestic Security Oversight Council and regional task forces, protect limited SHISGAP funding for new projects, and shift ongoing successful programs to state funding. He also supported fixing the long-gun carry loophole, continuing the Jason Rainer Act effort, allowing ethical law-enforcement use of AI with human review, addressing monetization of public records and body-camera footage, and maintaining the ability to investigate anonymous complaints. The committee adjourned after discussion; no formal action or votes were recorded.

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• taking a look at the information that's coming from the agencies, hearing from them about their priorities
• going forward as well, along with our own priorities.
• the Senate's priorities the Senate's priorities be<00:01:49.960> Senator<00:01:50.399>
• <00:02:03.799> doing<00:02:04.200> the about their priorities doing the about their
• priorities doing the hearings<00:02:04.719> that<00:02:04.840> we<00:02:04.960> need

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: Senator Bobby Champion spoke after the Minnesota Senate’s opening day, emphasizing that the chamber was organized and ready to begin work for Minnesotans. He said the Senate had reached a good-faith power-sharing agreement with Republicans, describing the negotiations as respectful and focused on finding a workable outcome. He also noted that the Senate is in a temporary tie and that the chamber intends to use the early weeks of the session to prepare for the budget process ahead of the February forecast. Champion said the Senate will hear from state agencies about their budget priorities, listen to the governor’s priorities, and hold committee hearings as part of the budget session. Under the agreement, leadership and committees will be power-shared, with co-chairs and evenly split committees requiring bipartisan agreement to move bills forward. He said the Senate’s goal is to represent Minnesotans and work on “bread-and-butter” issues, while acknowledging that the House is dealing with its own separate disputes. He also discussed the Senate’s response to the death of Carrie Dick, saying members deeply felt her loss and that her legacy of courage and respect would guide the chamber moving forward. Champion contrasted the Senate’s agreement with the more contentious situation in the House, and said that if the House is properly constituted and passes bills by the required vote threshold, the Senate will work with it as required by law.

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• current priority The coalition's current priority projects<00:10:30.960> for<00:10:31.080>
• It is my community's number one<00:47:34.800> priority. one priority. one priority.
• And so this is a top priority.
• <02:08:56.040> priority<02:08:56.560> for priority.
• It's been a priority for priority.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That was another statutory priority established in Senate Bill 28, and members.
• I would imagine that many, if not all of the legislative priority bills that we're working with members
• So I'm looking at the priorities for 89th legislative session. of your cheat sheet.
• Certificate permits have priority dates which indicate the seniority of one right holder over another
• The earliest priority dates we have on record began in the 1700s.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• , DFL priorities, to shake out?
• , DFL priorities, to shake out?
• , DFL priorities, to shake out?
• , DFL priorities, to shake out?
• , DFL priorities, to shake out?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And let's talk about what wasn't funded as a priority here in the state of Florida.
• funded as a priority here in the state of Florida.
• And so it's clear, it is clear where the priorities are—I'm sorry, I can't say where the priorities are—it's
• Beyond the process, there are priorities reflected in this budget that are troubling.
• Yet too many of these priorities remain underfunded and overlooked.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• And let's talk about what wasn't funded as a priority here in the state of Florida.
• But let's talk about where Florida lawmakers and leadership's priorities are.
• And so it's clear, it is clear where the priorities are, I'm sorry, I can't say where the priorities
• Beyond the process, there are priorities reflected in this budget that are troubling.
• Yet too many of these priorities remain underfunded and overlooked.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former Senator Don Childers, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Officer Antonio Richardson as law enforcement officer of the day. The chamber announced it would take up 11 budget conference committee reports, with no third-reading bills or special-order calendar items. Members were reminded that conference reports were subject to debate but not amendment, and that the required review periods had been satisfied. The first major action was on HB 7031E, the tax package. Representative Duggan explained that the conference report included a mix of retained, modified, and new tax provisions, including sales tax holidays, property tax and homestead-related changes, reductions in certain gaming and carbon-related taxes, changes to child care and documentary stamp tax credits, a new refund process for public works construction tax paid by universities and colleges, and other tax administration changes. Debate focused on the bill’s consumer impact, the reduction of the child tax credit from three years to one, the inclusion of firearm accessories in a sales tax holiday, the absence of gas tax relief and combined reporting, and the homestead exemption provision for certain deployed diplomatic and foreign service personnel. Critics argued the package favored niche or corporate interests over broad affordability relief, while supporters said it provided targeted tax relief and reflected conference negotiations. The House adopted the conference report and passed HB 7031E by a vote of 88-11. The House then began presenting the conference report for HB 501E, the state budget, which totaled $114.5 billion for fiscal year 2026-27 and was described as below the prior year’s spending level while maintaining reserves. Subcommittee chairs outlined major budget areas: pre-K-12 funding included an increase in FEFP, salary increases for veteran teachers, stabilization funding, and support for declining enrollment; higher education included full Bright Futures funding, workforce programs, college operating support, university initiatives, and school guardian expansion; IT funding focused on Palm, ACCESS, APD’s I-Connect replacement, corrections systems, emergency management systems, and cybersecurity grants; health care funding covered Medicaid, nursing home rates, waiver provider increases, ADAP funding and restructuring, child welfare, and behavioral health; transportation and economic development included housing, cultural grants, jobs and rural infrastructure, Visit Florida, Space Florida, highway patrol equipment, and local transportation projects; justice funding included correctional construction, juvenile justice facilities, law enforcement grants, and clerk and due process reimbursements; state administration included fire stations, constrained counties, building maintenance, and Safe Florida Home; and agriculture/natural resources funding emphasized Everglades restoration, water quality, land acquisition, Florida Forever, state parks, and citrus research. Members then began questioning the budget details, including school voucher accountability, school funding formulas, public defender parity, prison technology, wastewater monitoring in prisons, ADAP policy, SNAP fraud controls and AI-assisted verification, Florida Forever funding, school lunch funding, and coral reef restoration. No final vote on HB 501E appears in the transcript excerpt.

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• would prioritize Wyoming's priorities. would prioritize Wyoming's priorities.
• So if if priorities and places um share.
• Okay, so the next question was wildfire and wildfire priority.
• And one of the reasons why is because it's just not a priority area.
• And one of the reasons why is because it's just not a priority area.

Bills: HB0078, SF0012, SF0013, SF0052, SF0069, SF0070

Keywords: forest health, grant program, state forester, wildfire prevention, environmental conservation, habitat improvement, military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, funding, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment, referral bonus, military service, eligibility expansion, incentive program, wildlife management, environmental restoration

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• Priority wall framing will start at the basement and ground level.
• wall framing will basement priority wall framing will start<00:04:08.879> at<00:04:09.000>
• We developed emerging strategic priorities and issue priorities.
• That’s a key priority for us in the area of another example for these public issues.
• That’s a key priority for us in the area of another example for these public issues.

Bills: HF1867, HF1240

Keywords: lottery, retailer contracts, Minnesota Statutes, contract qualifications, public integrity, criminal background, legislative auditor, public funds, state government, compliance, transparency, 1183, house

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• <01:08:54.000> that other more pressing priorities that other more pressing priorities that
• higher than quite low on the priority higher than quite low on the priority list<01:39:24.560>
• list, and hopefully on your decision of where it should be on the priority list.
• That would be higher on my priority list to spend the money than the peer.
• they follow in that set of priorities they follow in that set of priorities Senator<02:05:41.079

Keywords: 1191, senate, all