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• An act relating to disabilities, enacting the Accessibility Act to improve the accessibility of state
• And then over here on page four, line 13, the commission may, because you want the, Mr.
• And then it says on line 8, the commission may, you know, require fees.
• The classic example is the Athletic Commission that regulates boxing.
• President, I stand here to present this memorial that is asking the Commission on the Status of Women

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• other modification... ...so that you couldn't, by virtue of a software update or other modification, disable
• I still believe remote operations require more oversight, and first responders should be able to disable
• a malfunctioning AV without waiting for remote assistance. ...responders should be able to disable a
• that there needs to be a mechanism for them to access the vehicle in a manner that allows them to disable
• it, and if absolutely necessary, move it. ...access the vehicle in a manner that allows them to disable

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• Plugging or replugging of certain inactive wells subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission
• HB 3971 by Pearson relating to renaming the Sunset Advisory Commission. the Department of Government
• HB 4025 by Zena, the Authority of the Railroad Commission to require water pollution abate plans for
• HB 4026 by Aristovala relates to the requirement of the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality to
• HB 4041 by Morales of Maverick ruling, the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to impose an

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• Happy birthday, Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman David Wright.
• Happy birthday, Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman David Wright. I yield back.
• Happy birthday, Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman David Wright. I yield back.
• Happy birthday, Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman David Wright. I yield back.
• <07:08:34.080> and individuals with disabilities and individuals with disabilities and promoting

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• The program is administered by the Alabama Commission of Higher Education.
• The program is administered by the Alabama Commission of Higher Education and applies to undergraduate
• To qualify, the officer must be certified by the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission
• It is administered by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education.
• These are for children under the age of 27 who have disabilities.

Bills: HB188, HB52

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical treatment, access, affordability, income tax, CHOOSE Act, education funding, ABLE account, tax credits, poverty threshold, legislative funding, 1136, house, all

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• As you know, I sat on the initial commission that looked at recovery housing.
• I'm also on the governor's recovery friendly workplace commission and have been since the very beginning
• Because everybody is flying that flag with the Americans with Disabilities Act, but the people that live
• Because everybody is flying that flag with the Americans with Disabilities Act, but the people that live
• and she needed a lot of disabilities and she needed a lot of help,<01:10:58.239> a<01:10:58.400

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• A couple of disability advocates reached out to me wanting to speak to folks about the Medical Aid in
• Dying and explain, from a disability perspective, why they don't support that legislation.
• <02:16:50.040> Advocates<02:16:50.479> reached uh a couple Disability Advocates reached
• <02:16:56.679> perspective explain from a disability perspective explain from a disability
• cester Centennial is a f commission cester Centennial is a f fancy<02:20:02.880> way<02:20:03.080

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• Becca has several disabilities.
• And then uh how would he prove his disability? Are there disability exemptions in the bill?
• And then uh how would he prove his disability? Are there disability exemptions in the bill?
• And then uh how would he prove his disability? Are there disability exemptions in the bill?
• Are there disability his disability?

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• <00:30:37.120> things on various you know disabilities things on various you know disabilities
• <00:55:39.880> of came with us uh with the commission of came with us uh with the commission
• It depends on your disability rating to how much they pay.
• It depends on your disability rating to how much they pay.
• ><02:39:30.279> through so if you're over 70% disabled through so if you're over 70% disabled

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• conform with the American Disabilities conform with the American Disabilities Act.
• Uh, Hawaii Real Estate Commission with comments. >> I am aware. Yeah, it's a good point.
• Klein Hands here on behalf of Derek Eman and Hawaii Real Estate Commission, comment for any questions
• <00:56:10.240> comment<00:56:10.720> for<00:56:10.960> any Estate Commission
• Thank you for the real estate commission. Uh, do you guys keep track of them?

Bills: HB1991, HB1776, HB1897, HB1900

Keywords: liquor tax, alcohol, inflation adjustment, small craft breweries, public health, tenant rights, housing stability, landlord-tenant code, eviction prevention, multilingual resources, condominium, dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, attorneys' fees, common expenses, construction defects, building code, statute of repose, statute of limitations

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1991, which would change Hawaii’s liquor excise tax structure to an ABV-based system. The Department of Taxation and the Tax Foundation of Hawaii took no position and stood on written comments. Supporters, including the Hawaii Public Health Institute and an individual testifier who described surviving a drunk-driving crash, argued that higher alcohol taxes reduce alcohol-related harms, save lives, and generate additional state revenue. The public health witness cited alcohol-related harms as a major preventable cause of death and said the tax increase would have only a small annual cost for most consumers. Most industry testimony was in opposition. Representatives of Lanikai Brewing Company, Maui Brewing Company, the Wine Institute, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association said the bill would sharply raise taxes on beer and wine, squeeze already thin margins, and threaten local jobs and businesses. They argued Hawaii producers already face high costs for labor, energy, shipping, and compliance, and said an ABV-based tax would be difficult to administer, would require additional testing and labeling work, and could reduce consumer choice. Several industry witnesses urged lawmakers to instead adopt a small-producer or class 18 carveout, with one suggesting a cap tied to 60,000 barrels. Committee members questioned the brewers about alcohol content testing, labeling, and whether smaller producers already measure ABV. Witnesses said many local producers do not certify ABV for in-state sales, that yeast and fermentation can vary by batch, and that an ABV-based system could require more testing than current practice. No vote or final action on the bill was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• and other disabilities.
• Can we phone a friend, someone in the room, to explain who appoints those people to that commission?
• This commission was created with a serious mission to take a deep dive into our state's mental health
• And thank you, President Pasadomo, for appointing me to the commission, recognizing that my work was
• It has one change: it takes out the provision to disable a drone using reasonable force.

Summary: The Senate convened with opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including guests from Miami Northwestern Senior High School, Clay County, and others. Senators also observed a moment of silence for Pope Francis. After routine announcements, the chamber moved to the special order calendar and took up a long series of bills, often substituting House companions for Senate bills before final passage. Among the measures approved were bills creating an expedited DNA testing grant program for local law enforcement, adding aggravating factors in capital cases involving gatherings for religious, school, or government activities, requiring state health coverage for fertility preservation services for cancer patients, authorizing indemnification for commuter rail providers, prohibiting abandonment of migrant vessels in Florida waters, and creating new specialty license plates. The Senate also passed bills on Alzheimer’s awareness, relocating the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys to Florida Memorial University, charter schools, sex offender registration, utility worker protections, juvenile justice, student mental health reporting, foster home licensure transfers, water access facilities, Florida Virtual School, school readiness, sexual images involving children, tampering with electronic monitoring devices, certified recovery residences, the FSU Election Law Center, the Office of Faith and Community, and bonuses for county property appraiser employees. Several other bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on social media use by minors, veterans’ nursing homes, Parkinson’s disease, mental health and substance use disorders, education, educator preparation, officers injured in the line of duty, school social workers, and Brownfields. Debate was especially extensive on the Office of Faith and Community bill, where an amendment to bar political activity by office staff was offered but failed 13-23 after arguments over election-related communications and the scope of existing law. The certified recovery residences bill also drew notable debate, with supporters emphasizing housing as essential to recovery and opponents raising concerns about implementation and local control. Most other bills passed with little or no opposition, though a few drew dissenting votes, including the capital aggravating factors bill, charter schools, and the Office of Faith and Community measure.

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• Members, we're moved to item B-3, Treasurer of State, Arkansas Financial Education Commission.
• pain, or in the case of the dental bills to having a special needs diagnosis or a developmental disability
• pain, or in the case of the dental bills to having a special needs diagnosis or a developmental disability
• special education teacher, and now my new job is Beacon of Hope, and I help adults with complex disabilities
• and physical disabilities.

Summary: The Administrative Rules Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council reviewed several agency rules and requests. It approved without objection an Insurance Department amendment implementing Act 261’s holding company system requirements, two State Board of Election Commissioners rules on poll watchers/provisional voting and certified election monitors, and a Treasurer of State rule removing DEI-related membership requirements to comply with Act 938. The committee also held over for a month a Department of Education request related to excluding a rule from reporting requirements so it could be discussed further with the Department of Commerce. A major portion of the meeting focused on the Department of Human Services’ request to be excluded from rulemaking for Acts 567, 568, 967, and 1025. DHS said federal CMS guidance created comparability and other issues for the Medicaid-related dental and diagnostic lab provisions, making it difficult to implement the acts as written by their effective dates. DHS outlined possible paths, including broader adult dental coverage, waivers, or splitting the dental rate increase from the special-needs cap increase. The Arkansas State Dental Association disputed DHS’s approach, arguing Act 1025 is workable, that the pediatric rate increase should move forward separately, and that DHS should continue pursuing the law rather than stop rulemaking. Committee members questioned both sides extensively about CMS correspondence, waiver timelines, fiscal impact, and whether the acts could be severed. After testimony from DHS, the Dental Association, and a public commenter, the committee adopted a motion not to exclude DHS from reporting requirements for Acts 567, 568, 967, and 1025, meaning DHS must continue the normal rulemaking/reporting process. The committee then accepted the Division of Higher Education’s report, which recommended repealing three of its 32 rules and keeping the remaining 29 in effect. It also received routine written updates on older and newer rulemaking items and filed the monthly updates without further action.

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• A dropout, justice involved, homeless, in foster care, pregnant or parenting, living with a disability
• pregnant or parenting, living<01:18:51.199> with<01:18:51.440> a<01:18:51.679> disability
• living with a disability, or low income. living with a disability, or low income.
• <02:43:23.600> Uh<02:43:23.920> Senate Transportation Commission.
• Uh Senate Transportation Commission.

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• Also, the Embry firm represents the Motor Vehicle Commission, which deals with the regulation of car
• Also, the Embry firm represents the Motor Vehicle Commission, which deals with the regulation of car
• Also, the Embry firm represents the Motor Vehicle Commission, which deals with the regulation of car
• Also, the Embry firm represents the Motor Vehicle Commission, which deals with the regulation of car
• and is number intellectual disabilities and is number five<01:15:37.280> on<01:15:37.520>

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Summary: The committee first approved the October 13 minutes and then moved through a large agenda of contracts and agreements, including a deferred list from the September 2025 agenda. Members questioned several agencies about the purpose, cost, and duration of the items before them, with repeated motions to consider the contracts reviewed without objection passing by roll call. The Office of Energy Policy and Energy and Environment Cabinet presented a solar-and-battery program. Members asked about panel and battery lifespan, warranty coverage, who would pay for replacement or disposal, and whether the program made sense in Kentucky. The agency said panels and batteries generally last 25 to 30 years, warranties would cover replacement during the warranty period, EPA guidance would govern disposal, and federal funds would cover program expenses. Officials estimated the program could reduce participating homeowners’ utility bills by about 70%, with a minimum required savings of 20%. The Department for Community Based Services explained a new vendor contract for SSI initial and redetermination work for children in out-of-home care, saying the work is federally required, the department lacks in-house capacity, and the contract replaced a prior vendor after an RFP protest and rebid. The Department of Highways described umbrella traffic engineering contracts for smaller highway safety projects, noting they are used for spot improvements and are nearing full utilization. The Kentucky Historical Society said its contract funded a temporary exhibit tied to 250th anniversary programming, and the Board of Medical Licensure discussed an amended audit contract, explaining that annual audits were adopted after an auditor’s recommendation and that the board is funded by state allocation plus fees and fines. The Department for Natural Resources/Abandoned Mine Lands gave the most extensive presentation, describing a $5 million engineering services contract as part of a much larger workload increase driven by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding, with projects prioritized by citizen complaints and safety impacts; the agency said the contract supports design and oversight for community-scale mine reclamation projects that exceed in-house capacity.

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• uh, the firm we review every health insurance filing that comes into the state, whether it's on disability
• > if<00:49:57.680> it's<00:49:57.920> on<00:49:58.960> cancer, it's on disability
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• costs, disability claims, and unemployment<01:32:10.560> claims<01:32:10.960> directly

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:23 Kentucky Bankers Association 00:02:32 How to Read and Understand KRS 6.948 Health Mandate and Federal Cost Defrayal Impact Statements 00:25:40 Proposed Amendments to Kentucky's Essential Health Benefit-Benchmark Plan 00:50:18 Proposed Health Insurance Legislation for the 2026 Session 01:04:22 Reimbursement for Covered Benefits Delivered Through the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model 01:01:46 Coverage of Eating or Feeding Disorders 01:18:47 Coverage of Hearing Loss 01:25:31, 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance met for its first interim meeting, established a quorum, approved routine opening items, and welcomed a new committee assistant and a legislative intern. The committee first heard a Kentucky Bankers Association presentation from Tim Shank and John Cooper focused on the state’s housing shortage, which they described as affecting all 120 counties and especially low- and moderate-income and workforce housing. They urged support for a proposed $20 million banker-backed revolving fund, paired with tax credits, to finance new housing construction; they said the program would be flexible, could support alternatives such as manufactured housing, and would use below-market loans with tax credits vesting over five years only after units are completed. They also asked for extension of the historical tax credit carryforward from five to seven years and for continued support of new market tax credits, arguing that supply-chain delays make the longer period necessary for historic rehabilitation projects. The bankers also raised concerns about credit unions, arguing that because credit unions do not pay the same taxes as banks, they should not be allowed to acquire healthy state-chartered banks or hold state and local deposits. They cited the recent purchase of First State Bank of Middlesborough as an example, saying the transaction would reduce state, county, and city tax revenue and weaken local tax bases. In response to committee questions, the presenters said local regulations, zoning, parking, sidewalk, and utility easement issues can significantly delay housing projects, and they emphasized that state policy and infrastructure support are needed to help address affordability and development barriers. The committee then shifted to a Department of Insurance presentation by Commissioner Sharon Clark on how to read KRS 6.948 health mandate and federal cost defrayal impact statements. Clark explained that the mandate statements were created in 1998 so legislators would have actuarial estimates of how proposed health insurance mandates would affect administrative costs, premiums, and total costs, and she noted that later legislation added federal cost-defrayal analysis. She also reviewed the background of the Affordable Care Act’s essential health benefits framework and said the department’s statements are intended to help lawmakers make informed decisions on proposed health coverage mandates. No votes or formal actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• .<00:02:18.160> Supportive<00:02:18.800> services disabilities.
• Supportive services disabilities.
• state agencies, boards, and commissions. state agencies, boards, and commissions.
• I have a grown son with a disability.

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• , landlords, if they're sick, disabled, landlords, if they're sick, disabled, uh,<00:28:08.880>
• <00:36:07.680> veteran, past as a renter and a disabled veteran, past as a renter and a disabled
• This bill would therefore predictably increase costs borne by people with disabilities.
• <04:38:55.039> law animals protected under disability law animals protected under disability
• people with disabilities. people with disabilities.

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• The commission works to embed racial equity across state policies, programs, and initiatives.
• The commission works to embed racial equity across state policies, programs, and initiatives.
• The commission released the racial equity framework this past December.
• The commission works to embed racial equity across state policies, programs, and initiatives.
• The commission released the racial equity framework this past December.

Summary: The subcommittee heard an informational update from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development on the state’s Jobs First economic development strategy and related budget requests. Go-Biz described its regional planning process, priority sectors such as ag-tech, space defense, life sciences, and semiconductors, and requests including an extension of the CalCompetes tax credit, support for export promotion, additional film commission staff, innovation and emerging technology capacity, and a California brand campaign. Members questioned the campaign’s purpose, with some supporting efforts to counter misinformation about California and others warning it should not obscure regulatory and business-climate concerns. Go-Biz said the campaign would be nationally focused, could include business attraction efforts, and was intended to complement—not replace—policy work on permitting and workforce development. The item was informational only. The committee then heard from the California Office of the Small Business Advocate on the California RISE program, the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund, and the Technical Assistance Program/Capital Infusion Program. CalOSBA reported that California RISE’s first round awarded $16.9 million to 61 employment social enterprises, which collectively increased revenue, secured contracts, and employed thousands of people facing barriers to work; a second round is being launched with a new administrator and expanded services. For the performing arts payroll fund, the office said all 100 awardees had been paid, but demand far exceeded available funding, and the program was oversubscribed within days. California for the Arts testified that the sector remains fragile after COVID and urged statutory changes to simplify eligibility and stretch dollars further. SBDC representatives described TAP/SIP as a statewide network supporting small businesses, capital access, and disaster recovery, emphasizing their role in underserved communities and the leverage of federal matching funds. Committee members focused on whether these programs produce durable outcomes and reach smaller or disadvantaged businesses. Questions centered on long-term job retention in California RISE, outreach to ethnic and community media in the civic media program, and whether TAP/SIP are accessible to entrepreneurs with limited capital or capacity. CalOSBA and its partners said they rely heavily on local community organizations for outreach, provide one-on-one counseling and training, and are working to collect more longitudinal data. The committee also discussed the film and television tax credit program, for which Go-Biz requested funding for three permanent positions and ongoing program support. Film Commission staff said the expanded program is tracking demographic and career-pathway data, with most productions opting into new diversity provisions, and that a formal report to the Legislature is expected in 2027. The item concluded without a vote, as the hearing was for oversight and budget discussion.

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• We heard from disabled students without reliable, accessible transportation, from student parents juggling
• a statewide association representing water utilities that are regulated by the Public Utilities Commission
• principal legislative advocate for housing and local government with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission
• has funded transportation services and equipment for veterans, senior citizens, and people with disabilities
• agency, and it's for vital services and equipment, specifically benefiting seniors, people with disabilities

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda focused heavily on housing, local government, Brown Act teleconferencing, and public agency administration. Early bills included AB 39, which would require larger cities and counties to adopt electrification planning for EV charging and building decarbonization; AB 76, which clarifies Chula Vista’s university innovation district housing requirements; AB 259, AB 409, and AB 467, which extend or modernize Brown Act teleconferencing provisions for local agencies, community college student bodies, and Los Angeles neighborhood councils; and AB 428, which would let water corporations join joint powers authorities for pooled insurance. Supporters emphasized climate planning, housing access, public participation, safety, and cost savings, while several bills were amended to address stakeholder concerns. Most of these measures advanced on bipartisan votes, generally 6-1 or 7-0, and were left open for additional members to add on later. The committee also heard AB 632, which would strengthen local enforcement tools for serious code violations, fire hazards, illegal cannabis operations, and unsafe housing by allowing unpaid administrative fines to be converted into money judgments and liens. Local government and code enforcement groups supported the bill as a way to improve compliance and reduce costly litigation. AB 670 would let local governments count investments in preserving naturally occurring affordable housing toward housing element reporting and require broader reporting of demolitions and replacement housing compliance; supporters argued preservation is essential because many unsubsidized affordable homes are at risk. AB 761 would allow Monterey-Salinas Transit to place a future sales tax measure on the ballot with approval from two-thirds of its board, rather than separate approval from each member jurisdiction, to preserve transit funding for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. These measures also moved forward, with the committee noting amendments and sending them to the next committees of referral. Another major item was AB 810, which would require special districts and joint powers authorities to migrate public-facing websites and email addresses to .gov or CA.gov domains by 2031. The author argued the change would reduce fraud and improve public trust, especially after emergency-related scams, while opponents from special districts and IT organizations said the transition would be costly and difficult for smaller agencies. Several school-related opponents withdrew after amendments, and committee members discussed possible aliases and tribal-government language. The bill passed 7-1 to the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. Finally, AB 1206 proposed a pre-approved design catalog for single-family homes and small multifamily developments, modeled on a prior ADU bill, to speed rebuilding and reduce design costs; supporters from Habitat for Humanity and housing advocates said it would help both wildfire recovery and broader housing production, and the bill drew at least one opposed-unless-amended position as the committee moved into further discussion.

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• We're fully funding that, the Benacquisto Scholarship Program, Children and Spouses of Deceased and Disabled
• Medicaid provider rate increases, $13.3 million in additional resources in support of developmental disability
• Within the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, there's funding for artificial reefs, wildlife
• in my office about the backlog at an SFO, especially, I think, for students who were getting a disability
• Senators, Senate Bill 1202 ensures that firefighters who are permanently and totally disabled due to

Summary: The Appropriations Committee heard presentations on the Senate’s proposed 2025-2026 budget, SPB 25-200, totaling $117.4 billion. Chair Hooper and committee chairs highlighted major spending priorities including a 4% raise for state employees, continued health insurance contributions, investments in water quality, transportation, education infrastructure, and workforce development, along with reductions tied to long-vacant positions. Education funding was a major focus, with increases for K-12 public schools and scholarships, higher education workforce programs, nursing initiatives, tutoring, and university performance funding. Health and human services, criminal and civil justice, transportation/economic development, and agriculture/environment budgets were also outlined, including Medicaid, mental health, corrections staffing, affordable housing, beach restoration, citrus recovery, and water projects. Members then questioned several budget choices, especially K-12 funding. Senators Polsky and Smith raised concerns that the Senate’s AP and dual enrollment funding changes could disadvantage public schools, while Burgess argued the budget preserves the money in the FEFP and gives districts more flexibility rather than reducing support. Questions also addressed voucher availability, school stabilization funding, and the My Safe Florida Home program. The committee adopted 171 consent amendments and three late-file amendments, then approved SPB 2500 as a committee bill. It also favorably reported implementing and conforming bills for state employees, retirement, natural resources, judgeships, K-12 education, higher education, and health and human services, along with SB 7022 on Florida Retirement System contribution rates and elected-officer DROP options, CS/SB 1320 on the Resilient Florida Trust Fund, SB 7014 ending the Mediation and Arbitration Trust Fund, SB 7028 on cancer research, CS/CS/SB 170 on nursing home quality and oversight, CS/SB 168 on mental health diversion and behavioral health data, SB 114 creating an insurance and risk management research center at FSU, and SB 180 on emergency preparedness and post-storm recovery. Most bills were reported favorably with little or no opposition, though SB 180 drew discussion about local-government authority after storms and the need to balance recovery speed with local safety and planning concerns.