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• </c> assessment methods for electric assessment methods for electric vehicles.<00:27:07.440><c> Um</c
• </c> overarching comment is just generally overarching comment is just generally that<00:37:13.839><c
• </c> states um on charging for electricity. states um on charging for electricity.
• </c> and most recently we adopted an electric and most recently we adopted an electric vehicle<00:48:
• </c><01:14:19.520><c> So</c> they moved to a electric vehicle. So they moved to a electric vehicle.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• fund and a 3.5% general fund increase.
• I'm asking for a generalization of 17%.
• Um, or a 24 hour crisis response facility.
• We can end up with having $100 million in general fund or whatever, $50 million in general fund set aside
• , and nursing facilities.

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• And if I out of the general fund.
• </c> facilities available to them. facilities available to them.
• </c><06:01:30.718><c> is</c> member mentioned the attorney general is member mentioned the attorney general
• Lieutenant General Blom of equipment.
• </c><07:10:40.160><c> bills</c> businesses who have huge electric bills businesses who have huge electric

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Also depicted in the slide are the two areas in GSD that are general fund: the Facilities Management
• new facility, as you see the Literacy Center highlighted here, or to acquire new facilities such as
• new facility, as you see the Literacy Center highlighted here, or to acquire new facilities such as
• So that's not out of the general fund.
• Although not directly funded with general fund revenue, the agency is highly dependent on general fund

Keywords: 996, all

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• The House General Investigating Committee on the July 2025 flooding events will now come to order.
• So not Senior Hill, so generally younger girls than Senior Hill, but cabin by cabin, Hill, so generally
• His grandmother had owned that facility, correct?
• We all know that area if you're Texan, many, many generations.
• counsel granted by the Attorney General.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Employment Appeals Board, Sarah Siris, Angela Stager, Pence; Energy Facilities Siting Council, Denise
• ... ...will build the Quality Education Commission Oregon needs to generate the data, the rigor, and
• You know, in science we deal with a lot of models, and it's generally true that the simpler models are
• But that generation is becoming more and more hardened because... ...is becoming more and more hardened
• That is a generation of kids losing instructional time that they will never get back.

Summary: The Senate convened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation by Senator Starr, followed by several courtesies recognizing Pride Month, a staff birthday, and later a retirement and a community celebration. Senator Robinson then used remonstrances to warn against expanding surveillance through school bus camera systems, arguing that leaked plans from a vendor could create commercial databases of drivers’ movements and erode privacy. The main business was confirmation of numerous gubernatorial appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions. Senators debated the process at length, with several minority members objecting that the volume of nominees, limited hearing time, and lack of transparency made meaningful advice-and-consent review difficult. Supporters responded that the nominees were qualified public servants and that the Senate should work with the Governor’s office on reforms. The Senate first confirmed a large block of appointments, then confirmed two Sustainability Board appointees, and later confirmed three Quality Education Commission appointees after extended debate. The Quality Education Commission nominations drew the most substantive policy discussion. Opponents argued the commission needs more technical research expertise and broader representation, while supporters emphasized the nominees’ education experience and direct knowledge of Oregon schools. Several senators described Oregon’s education system as in crisis, citing low reading and math proficiency, chronic absenteeism, and the need for urgent reform of the Quality Education Model and school funding. The Senate also received a proposed rule amendment creating an official Senate seal, which was distributed and held on the table, and the chamber adjourned without further action.

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• provide $25 million in one-time funding for Medicaid claim payments in fiscal year 2027, reducing the general
• The general fund impact for fiscal year 2027.
• The majority of its staff are electrical, plumbing, and HVAC inspectors.
• But in general, any other things we do... ...and to do something about it.
• fund to help school districts pay down school bonds, levies, and plant facility levies.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and first heard the Joint Millennium Fund Committee’s report. The co-chairs recommended one-time or ongoing funding for several programs: $692,200 for the Idaho Children’s Trust Fund, $1 million for juvenile safety assessment centers, $3 million for child advocacy centers, $150,000 ongoing for the Upper River Youth Leadership Council Recovery Center, $5 million for a statewide drug awareness media campaign, and $25 million one-time for Medicaid claim payments in fiscal year 2027. Members asked about the Medicaid recommendation, noting prior language against using Millennium Fund dollars to offset Medicaid; the co-chairs said the current recommendation was tied to the governor’s request and intended as one-time funding, with any unused money returned to the fund. The report was accepted by unanimous consent. The committee then reviewed the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses budget. Legislative staff outlined the division’s structure, growth, fund balances, and fee-setting framework, including the requirement to keep board balances within a range tied to a five-year rolling average of expenditures. Administrator Russ Barron said the division has reduced costs, consolidated boards, and used fee increases, fee reductions, and fee holidays to bring boards into range; he also said the division had improved retention after inspector pay increases. Members questioned rising personnel costs, the use of opioid settlement funds for DEA license reimbursements, the request to remove a 10% transfer limitation, and whether cash balances should be redistributed among boards. Barron said the transfer exemption was largely a holdover and that cross-subsidizing boards would be possible but unpopular. He also explained that complaints drive enforcement, that a universal discipline bill could improve consistency, and that vehicle replacements were still needed because the fleet is aging despite possible future legislation. Finally, the committee heard the State Lottery budget. Staff reported that the lottery continues to generate dividends for schools and public buildings, with most expenditures tied to prizes and commissions. Director Andrew Arulenandum said the lottery has reduced management layers, renegotiated major contracts, and expects significant savings beginning in fiscal year 2027. Members asked about the role of lottery detectives, advertising spending, and the need for MacBooks and iMacs; the director said detectives investigate theft and other crimes involving lottery inventory, advertising effectiveness depends heavily on jackpot size, and the Apple equipment is needed for in-house design and artwork. The meeting ended with adjournment and a reminder about upcoming budget-setting work groups and future hearings.

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• </c><00:04:59.120><c> and</c> resources for younger generations and resources for younger generations
• </c> and more so important too for a facility and more so important too for a facility who<00:30:36.159
• You know, some of our facilities are older. All of our systems have older facilities.
• </c> it's going to take for that facility it's going to take for that facility over<00:54:52.760><c>
• </c> Rehabilitation projects on facilities Rehabilitation projects on facilities that<00:55:07.119><c

Keywords: 1183, house

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• , and that is what we're doing: just upgrading the facilities there.
• The second one is to a facility, to facility upgrades in a central Oklahoma fairgrounds.
• I don't recall hearing quite as many details about us actually purchasing a facility.
• This facility is a step in the right direction with that investment for follow-up.
• Follow-up: So none of it would have gone to general revenue?

Bills: SB1290, SB1530, SB1847, HR1050, SB169, SB1377, SB1990, SB1991, SB1778, SB1579, SB1992, SB3, SB2028, SB1928, SB2127, SB2117, SB1439, SB1930, SB330, SB1191, SB2110, SB2134, SB2069, SB2095, SB1613, SB1246, SB1976, SB1346, SB1509, SB2071, SB259, SB1314

Keywords: 2-1-1 services, revolving fund, Department of Human Services, crisis pregnancy, abortion, legal funding, research funding, development rebate, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, tax incentives, higher education partnerships, Medicaid, ADvantage Waiver, home-based services, eligibility criteria, healthcare, senior services, Taiwan, Oklahoma, sister-state relationship

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• Other, we generally see...
• We'll look at generally between 40 and 45% of those deaths.
• Deaths: there are between 5 and 600 generally in a given year.
• engineer is gonna know the difference between a HVAC system for a growth facility as a daycare.
• Take us on a tour of your facility. Tell us how you do what you do.

Keywords: 914, all

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• bikes, e-bikes, and electric motorcycles.
• </c> electric bikes, e-bikes and electric electric bikes, e-bikes and electric motorcycles.<00:03:34.840
• So I hope that's what electric assist.
• The motion is that House File 3785 be referred to the general register as amended.
• You're on your way, Representative DePauw. referred to the general register as referred to the general

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 3785, a bill from Representative DePauw dealing with classification issues for electric bicycles and electric motorcycles. DePauw said the bill responds to concerns raised by a constituent, the Department of Public Safety, insurance companies, and law enforcement about the lack of a clear category for electric motorcycles and the need for clearer rules on where these vehicles may be used and how accidents and liability are handled. Several members spoke in support of the bill’s safety and education benefits, while also noting that the issue is still evolving and may need further work before final passage. The committee first considered and adopted the DePauw A11 amendment, described as a technical amendment to allow the Department of Natural Resources to use appropriated money or license-fee revenue for signage. Fiscal staff explained that the DNR has a $30,000 cost and $32,000 in offsetting revenue in a special revenue fund, but cannot access that revenue without a direct appropriation, making the amendment necessary. Representative Frazier noted the bill still needs additional work and confirmed with DePauw that further changes would be made before the bill reaches the floor. After discussion, including comments about the growing use of e-bikes by seniors, people with disabilities, commuters, and families, the committee voted to advance House File 3785 as amended. The motion to refer the bill to the general register passed on a voice vote, with no opposition recorded.

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• Chair, members, House Bill 2070 is an emergency measure that appropriates $25 million from the State General
• When they go into, say, a community wellness facility or a local gym, see one of these cold plunges,
• of Transportation Procurement Group, it's for a contractor to address, identify the contractor's electric
• vendor profile or such other addresses for either party from time to time may contractor's electric
• This requires the Secretary of State to submit the proposition to the voters at the next general election

Keywords: 1182, all

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• It requires a $300,000 FDOT study on the long-term impacts of electric and alternative fuel vehicles
• You would develop a framework for land use, conservation, and regionally significant facilities.
• Conservation is we can serve it for generations to come. And so that's my difference of opinion.
• Conservation is we can serve it for generations to come. And so that's my difference of opinion.
• Water facilities, transportation, public facilities, and impact fee credits.

Bills: S0002, S0026, S0354, S1112, S1192, S1220, S1352, S1670

Keywords: negligence, settlement, appropriation, highway safety, damages, law enforcement, motorcycle accident, compensation, Department of Transportation, legal claim, land use, development, sustainability, environmental protection, housing policy, labor pool, employment, temporary work, placement fee, Department of Commerce

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development heard several bills and reported most of them favorably. The first major measure, CS/SB 1220, was described as a broad transportation package expanding FDOT authority over trails, seaports, aviation, advanced air mobility, delivery devices, and related technology, while also addressing toll revenue use, autonomous vehicle penalties, digital driver licenses, and an FDOT study on alternative-fuel vehicles. An amendment narrowed some provisions, including local regulation of personal delivery devices and FDOT airport language. Senator Smith and others raised concerns about language involving FDOT assistance to local governments on federal grant applications, but the bill passed unanimously after support from industry and local-government appearance cards. The committee also approved SB 1112, the Labor Pool Act, which would prohibit labor pools from charging placement fees when workers are hired permanently by a third-party employer and require annual registration with the Department of Commerce. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would reduce barriers to full-time employment, improve oversight, and help returning citizens and low-wage workers; multiple witnesses testified in support, including labor advocates and individuals describing high placement fees. Senators from both parties praised the bill’s worker and reentry benefits, and it passed unanimously. The committee then favorably reported SB 2, a claims bill for the estate of Danielle Maudsley arising from a fatal FHP arrest incident and settlement, and SB 26, another claims bill providing relief for the estate of Mark Legata after alleged FDOT negligence. Senate Bill 1352 on motor vehicles also passed without opposition. It would create a secure online portal for license plate seizure processing, allow disabled veterans to retain their DV plate designation upon reissuance or transfer, ban license plate covers and similar devices that obscure plates, and route certain online driver license and ID transactions through county tax collectors. SB 1192, a customer service pilot requiring callback queues for certain calls to the Department of Commerce and Department of Children and Families, was likewise reported favorably to improve response times and reduce hold times. The most extensive debate centered on CS/SB 354, the Blue Ribbon Projects bill, which would create a new process for very large developments on 10,000-acre or larger parcels if the owner sets aside 60% of the land for conservation or reserve uses. Supporters said it was intended to promote long-range planning, preserve land, and provide certainty for infrastructure and services, while opponents from counties, planning groups, and environmental organizations argued it would preempt local land-use authority, weaken public participation, and allow conservation requirements to be too vague. An amendment added more detail, but concerns remained about administrative approval, timelines, and the definition of reserve areas. Despite opposition from some members, the committee reported the bill favorably on a divided vote. SB 1670 was temporarily postponed, and the committee adjourned after recording one member’s vote on SB 1220.

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• digital driver's license statute, and requires a $300,000 FDOT study on the long-term impacts of electric
• You would develop a framework for land use, conservation, regionally significant facilities.
• You would develop a framework for land use, conservation, regionally significant facilities.
• Conservation is we can serve it for generations to come.
• Water facilities, transportation, public facilities, and impact fee credits.

Bills: S0002, S0026, S0354, S1112, S1192, S1220, S1352, S1670

Keywords: negligence, settlement, appropriation, highway safety, damages, law enforcement, motorcycle accident, compensation, Department of Transportation, legal claim, land use, development, sustainability, environmental protection, housing policy, labor pool, employment, temporary work, placement fee, Department of Commerce

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• electric companies.
• We call the electric utilities, or the utilities now, perhaps soon to be the electric utilities only,
• In the energy world, peak is generally defined as the periods where consumer demand for electricity is
• I’m Ben Sondaga with Highland Electric Fleets.
• I'm Ben Sondaga with Highland Electric Fleets.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a hearing on the value of Mass Save, with opening remarks emphasizing that despite past criticisms the program has delivered major energy, cost, climate, and equity benefits. The chair cited large avoided system costs, strong benefit-cost ratios, and recent legislative changes that set emissions goals, restricted fossil-fuel equipment incentives, and increased focus on low- and moderate-income households. Department of Energy Resources Commissioner Elizabeth Mahoney testified that Mass Save has weatherized hundreds of thousands of homes, reduced bills, avoided emissions, and that the current plan includes budget controls after the DPU ordered $500 million removed from the approved budget. She said the governor’s proposal to have only electric utilities administer the program was intended to reduce administrative costs and align with current implementation trends. Members questioned Mahoney about what counts as marketing and administration, and she said the category includes traditional advertising as well as community-based outreach, customer resource centers, and other customer engagement work, much of it in low- and moderate-income communities. She said administrative and marketing costs are under 5% of the budget, while more than 80% goes to incentives and direct program delivery. Several witnesses then focused on workforce and contractor impacts. Dave Betcher of Abode Energy Management and Rick Taglienti of Rogers Insulation said Mass Save sustains small businesses, creates careers, and supports thousands of jobs; both warned that budget cuts would reduce hiring, training, and work in homes and businesses. They also described a broad ecosystem of suppliers, trainers, and service providers that depends on stable program funding. Other witnesses addressed cost-effectiveness, affordability, and emissions. Anna Johnson of ACEEE said Massachusetts remains a national leader, with Mass Save returning about $2.80 per dollar invested, reducing peak demand, and lowering bills for participants, especially through weatherization and heat pumps. Kyle Murray of Acadia Center said the program is statutorily required to be cost-effective and has avoided billions in supply and infrastructure costs for all ratepayers, including nonparticipants, by lowering overall demand and peak prices. Amy Boyd-Rabin of the Environmental League of Massachusetts argued that efficiency is the cheapest way to meet climate targets and that cutting the budget would force more expensive power generation. The hearing also featured testimony on equity and housing: Mary Wampo described historic under-service to renter-heavy and lower-income communities and said recent reforms, including designated equity communities and performance incentives tied to equity, are helping correct that imbalance; Brian Biot and James Collins of LEAN/ABCD described low-income delivery systems and wraparound services; Barney Heath and John Nannari said Mass Save incentives are essential to affordable housing, passive house construction, and keeping projects on time and on budget. The final witnesses highlighted Connected Solutions and electrification: Sunrun’s Bronte Payne said the virtual power plant program saved more than it cost and helps avoid peaker plants and grid upgrades, and Highland Electric Fleets’ Ben Sondaga said electric school buses can provide similar grid benefits while lowering transportation costs for districts.

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• funding does it not for the charter schools that's correct yes since them to have facilities funding
• The bill has $250 million, I believe, for facilities funding for charter schools. Is that correct?
• And unfortunately, these are facilities due to lack of...
• across the board for our schools, for our families, for our businesses,... ...in general across the
• Right now, you guys are generous because there's a surplus.

Bills: HB2

Keywords: disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace, medical examiner, county judge, sheriff, mayor, emergency coordinator, emergency manager license, volunteer management system, volunteer registration, criminal history check, background check, Texas Division of Emergency Management

Summary: The Senate Education K-16 Committee met to consider HB 2, the major school finance bill, with the chair explaining that the committee substitute would provide about $8 billion in new public education funding. The bill was described as including permanent teacher compensation increases, expanded teacher incentive allotment funding, support for early literacy and numeracy, teacher certification and residency pathways, special education funding, career and technical education, school safety dollars, and facilities support for charter schools. The committee adopted the committee substitute without objection after roll was called and a quorum was present. Members questioned the bill’s structure, especially the balance between across-the-board teacher pay and the teacher incentive allotment, the treatment of uncertified teachers, and differences in requirements between traditional public schools and charter schools. Senator Menendez and Senator West raised concerns about equity, charter-school parity, facilities funding, inflation, and whether the bill should include more support for fine arts and extracurricular programs. The chair responded that the bill was designed to direct most new money to traditional public schools while also preserving flexibility and that charter-school and public-school alignment would need further work. Invited witnesses Dr. Imelda De La Rosa and Val Acri testified in support of the bill, emphasizing that the Teacher Incentive Allotment helps recruit and retain teachers in rural districts and supports mentorship and certification pathways. Public witnesses also supported the bill but urged more funding for fine arts, local flexibility, and full restoration of House-proposed funding levels. Dr. Josh Jones supported year-long teacher residencies, Dr. Philip Morgan asked for more local control and restoration of fine arts funding, Rich Saina supported the bill but warned about hold-harmless reductions, and Dr. Greg Poole supported the bill while asking for flexibility for high-performing districts that already pay high salaries. After the invited testimony and some public testimony, the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair so members could attend the Senate floor.

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• Save, rather than both gas and electric companies.
• , rather than both gas and electric companies.
• We call the electric utilities, or the utilities now, perhaps soon to be the electric utilities only,
• In the energy world, peak is generally defined as the periods where consumer demand for electricity is
• I'm Ben Sondaga with Highland Electric Fleets.

Keywords: 1212, all

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• Electric cars record everything.
• but since electric on electric vehicles, but since electric vehicles<00:27:28.880><c> tend</c><00:27
• </c> and electric vehicles. and electric vehicles.
• vehicles as well as electric and hybrid motorcycles. from electric vehicles and help fund from electric
• electric electric vehicles.<00:37:28.000><c> Electric</c><00:37:28.480><c> vehicles</c><00:37:28.960

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Recommendations include maintaining the $19.9 million in general revenue and general revenue dedicated
• of convenience and necessity again both for water and electric.
• , a completion bonus program for in ERCOt Generation.
• Um, a couple of just general questions, um.
• I would say the, the responsibility for the state of Texas, the electric and water, uh, electric and

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• we're honored to have with us a couple of distinguished guests joining us from Houston, Texas: Rector General
• Yvonhao and General Counsel Michelle Lie are here from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston
• President, I'd like for the director general to be able to make a few comments using the floor leader's
• We won't let the UN General Assembly Resolution 75-8 keep the door shut on us.

Bills: HB3767, HB3934, HB4199, HB4336, HB2947, HB3834, HB4302, HB4095, HB3287, HB3649, HB4430, HB4431, HB2059, HB3647, HB3986, HB3548, HB3661, HB4346, HB3075, HB4273, HB3391, HB4128, HB3557, HB3239, HB3982, HB2123, HB2979, HB2997, HB3148, HB4108, HB4143, HB4266, HB2053, HB4058, SR30

Keywords: controlled dangerous substances, controlled substances, drug scheduling, Schedule I, Schedule IV, anti-drug diversion, drug diversion, synthetic opioids, fentanyl analogs, designer drugs, synthetic cannabinoids, benzodiazepines, benzodiazepine analogs, opioids, hallucinogens, depressants, pharmacy regulation, narcotics control, Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control, DEA scheduling