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• There is a list of alternates, and these are tax preferences that may get a full review if staff capacity
• I wanted to highlight two alternates on this schedule as well because they, too, have tax preference
• This preference is listed as an alternate because all of the deferred state sales tax has been repaid
• And this preference is listed as an alternate because there's only limited data available about its use
• For the full review 2027 and alternates, have you been... 2027 and alternates?

Keywords: 904, all

Summary: The Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences met on May 6, 2026, with quorum present and unanimously approved the October 21, 2025 minutes. The Attorney General’s Office then provided its annual refresher on Washington’s Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act, emphasizing broad disclosure requirements, records retention, prompt routing of records requests to staff, and OPMA rules for meetings, conference calls, emails, special meetings, and executive sessions. JLARC staff next reviewed 2026 tax preference legislation, noting 20 bills affecting tax preferences. Examples included repeal of the coal sales tax exemption, changes to data center exemptions, new property tax exemptions for renewable energy facilities and land bank authorities, and a broad tax package in Senate Bill 6346 that created credits and deductions, expanded the working families tax credit, and exempted items such as diapers and hygiene products. Staff also presented the 2026 expedited review report covering 64 tax preferences and explained that it is based on prior JLARC reviews and Department of Revenue studies rather than full new reviews. The commission approved unchanged 2026 public testimony questions and then adopted the draft 2027–2036 tax preference review schedule, along with a new rolling 10-year schedule format that will be updated each May. During discussion, Representative Pollitt questioned how preferences are prioritized for full review versus expedited or no review, especially for large preferences without performance statements, and staff explained that legislative mandates, expiration timing, and staff capacity drive the schedule. The commission agreed staff would meet with members to discuss possible future adjustments. The meeting concluded with public and staff recognition of Commissioner Grant Forsyth, who is leaving the commission after 13 years of service. Speakers praised his leadership, consensus-building, and long tenure as both commissioner and chair. The next commission meeting was announced for August 4, 2026.

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• There are a list of alternates, and these are those tax preferences that may get a full review if staff
• I wanted to highlight two alternates on this schedule as well because they too have tax preference performance
• This preference is listed as an alternate because all of the deferred state sales tax has been repaid
• This preference is listed as an alternate because there's only limited data available about its use.
• For the full review, 27 and alternates, have you been? “You 2027 and alternates?”

Summary: The Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences met on May 6, 2026, with quorum present and unanimously approved the October 21, 2025 minutes. The Attorney General’s Office then provided its annual open government refresher, covering key points of the Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act, including broad disclosure requirements, records retention, response timelines for public records requests, and rules for meetings, special meetings, emergency meetings, and executive sessions. JLARC staff gave a 2026 legislative session update on tax preference bills. They highlighted 20 bills affecting tax preferences, including repeal of the coal-related sales and use tax exemption, changes to data center exemptions, new property tax exemptions for renewable energy facilities and land bank authorities, and a broad tax package in engrossed substitute Senate Bill 6346 that created multiple credits, deductions, and exemptions. Staff also presented the 2026 expedited tax preference review report covering 64 preferences, noting it is based on prior JLARC reviews and Department of Revenue studies and is now available in an interactive searchable format. The commission approved the 2026 public testimony questions without changes and then adopted the 2027–2036 tax preference review schedule, along with a new rolling 10-year schedule that will be updated each May. During discussion, commissioners raised concerns about how preferences are prioritized for full review versus expedited review, especially for older or high-revenue preferences without performance statements, and staff explained that legislative mandates, expiration dates, and workload constraints drive the schedule. The meeting also included a public and staff recognition of Commissioner Grant Forsyth’s 13 years of service and leadership, with remarks praising his collaborative approach and long tenure; the next meeting was set for August 4, 2026.

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• IT PROVIDES THAT THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO A NEWSPAPER AD AND THAT WOULD BE TO PUBLISH THE NOTICE THAT
• A SECOND WAY, ANOTHER ALTERNATIVE WE ARE GIVING TO MAKE SURE AGAIN THAT WE ARE NOTIFIED, IS TO MAKE SURE
• THE RENTAL CONTRACTS THEMSELVES ACTUALLY ALLOW AND PROVIDE SPACE FOR THE INDIVIDUAL TO GIVE AN ALTERNATIVE
• HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT GIVE THAT INDIVIDUAL WHO IS ALTERNATIVE CONTACT THE ABILITY TO TAKE YOUR STUFF.
• AS THE SPONSOR INDICATED, THERE WILL BE PROVISIONS IN THE RENTAL CONTRACTS FOR AN ALTERNATE CONTACT SO

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• nuclear testing. nuclear testing.
• nuclear testing and non-periferation. nuclear testing and non-periferation.
• <01:04:55.440> had more than 100 atmospheric tests had more than 100 atmospheric tests had
• In addition, the 800 underground tests In addition, the 800 underground tests sometimes<01:05:26.240
• at the Nevada Test Site.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Maybe an online test or something like that.
• no longer is, uh for an alternative no longer is, uh for an alternative funding<00:36:28.640>
• Next unit, please. >> Appears on page 45, Unit 6708, brucellosis testing research. >> All right.
• make sure that I remind him that I did talk to the director of that division and, just as kind of a test
• Is there a desire of the Senate to make an alternative suggestion? Okay. All right.

Keywords: 916, all

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• What is New Hampshire's alternative for determining what the market costs are?
• What is again what is the alternative?
• > New Hampshire's alternative for New Hampshire's alternative for determining<00:48:42.800> what
• <00:48:50.960> we the future what is the alternative we the future what is the alternative
• <00:49:02.800> can that seems to be a good alternative can that seems to be a good alternative

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I don't want to say that the litmus test for intervention is a beating heart, but to a certain degree
• I don't want to say that the litmus test for intervention is a beating heart, but to a certain degree
• I don't want to say that the litmus test I don't want to say that the litmus test for<00:29:39.760
• <01:59:50.560> of build system will be a key test of build system will be a key test of whether
• DHHL is probably the most successful test balloon so far.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The task force held its first meeting, beginning with roll call and introductions of members and participants in the room and on Zoom. The chair emphasized Sunshine Law transparency, noted the meeting was on September 11, and opened public testimony on the orientation report. No one testified in person or on Zoom, and the chair observed a moment of silence in remembrance of 9/11 before moving into the agenda. The chair then reported on several orientation presentations given statewide between July 18 and September 5, including meetings with transit-oriented development, the Maui Chamber of Commerce, the Kona-Kohala Chamber, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce on Hawaiʻi Island, the Hawaiʻi Island Chamber of Commerce, the Hawaiʻi Island Native Hawaiian Chamber, and the Capo Chamber of Commerce. The main presentation item was a detailed overview from Kauaʻi County on its permitting process. County staff explained that zoning and building permits are handled separately on the outer islands, with zoning focused on form, character, and compatibility, and building permits focused on health and safety. They described a two-tier zoning system: ministerial permits that are automatically approved if not acted on within 30 days, and discretionary permits that go to the planning commission and can become lengthy contested cases if there is intervention. They also discussed special management area review in coastal areas, which can add time, and explained that building permits must conform to what was approved in zoning. Kauaʻi County staff also outlined the building permit process, including online and in-person submission, coordination with planning, engineering, water, wastewater, health, and fire agencies, and the county’s fully electronic review system using ProjectDox and related software. They noted that applicants are encouraged to check zoning, water, wastewater, and floodplain issues before hiring someone to prepare plans, especially for homeowners. The county shared permit and utility statistics and said the public can check permit history through Click2Gov. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided; after the Kauaʻi presentation, the chair opened a question period for members.

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• The Chair will alternate recognition between the parties, with time equally allocated between the parties
• And at no point is anyone just given a mere math test.
• And at no point is anyone just given a mere math test. Mr.
• And at no point is anyone just given a mere math test. Mr.
• And at no point is anyone just given a mere math test. Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• We have alternatives.
• We<01:18:58.239> have<01:18:58.400> alternatives.
• Um for those We have alternatives.
• <01:19:10.880> And<01:19:11.040> so<01:19:11.280> one the alternative.
• And so one the alternative. It's higher.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Because we can test for a lot of stuff, and it's going to cause a big problem because it's a problem
• /c> like to know do you have results of like to know do you have results of these<01:04:31.200> tests
• and the reason that I ask is these tests and the reason that I ask is because<01:04:34.240> uh
• /c><01:05:37.920> because<01:05:38.160> we<01:05:38.279> can<01:05:38.480> test
• parts per billion uh because we can test parts per billion uh because we can test for<01:05:38.880

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So are you talking about alternate pathways as far as maybe internship right after high school?
• So are you talking about alternate pathways as far as maybe internship right after high school?
• So are you talking about alternate pathways as far as maybe internship right after high school?
• So are you talking about alternate pathways as far as maybe internship right after high school?
• So are you talking about alternate pathways as far as maybe internship right after high school?

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• House File 1 is a missed opportunity to discuss serious alternative plans to the governor's proposal,
• gets to access that data, and it's restricted within that agency, so this bill does not meet that test
• Meet that test at this point, and then when you look at, uh, the data practices, we're also going to
• <01:36:39.719> fire process there uh we do have a test fire process there uh we do have a
• test fire here<01:36:40.280> and<01:36:40.520> I<01:36:40.600> would<01:36:40.800

Bills: HF1, HF98

Keywords: Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud

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• And then the alternatives, looking at the alternatives, is also done before the 270-day starts?
• one of the opposition letters, they talked about the 270-day period not being enough time to do alternative
• route analysis. ...the 270-day period not being enough time to do alternative route analysis.
• They should actually be doing alternative route analysis in the initial documentation that's submitted
• So I just want to say that and ask for your I vote. analyze the right alternative route you were weak

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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• But obviously alternative nicotine products are already defined under 4-101. Thank you."
• Vaping is not a healthy alternative to cigarette use. It is not.
• A healthy alternative to cigarette use. It is not.
• And there should be a retail license for all nicotine and alternative nicotine products, but this bill
• Nicotine and alternative nicotine products, but this bill bifurcates them.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, attendance, and routine journal and communication actions, including a temporary committee replacement appointment and confirmation of Todd D. Haney to the State Board of Education. The chamber then moved into the Committee of the Whole to consider House Bill 4001, which concerns vaping/nicotine product regulation. Members debated a committee amendment and a floor amendment offered by Senator Bolick; supporters described the bill as a first step toward regulating harmful products and keeping them away from children, while opponents argued it was too weak, lacked retail licensing and enforcement, and did not adequately protect public health. The Committee of the Whole adopted the amendments and recommended the bill do pass, and the full Senate later passed HB 4001 on a 24-0-1 vote after additional debate on the same public health and enforcement concerns. The Senate then took up several other measures on final reading. House Bills 2720, 2078, 2501, 2686, and 2574 all passed, with votes ranging from 17-7 to 26-0. The chamber also concurred in House amendments to several Senate bills, including SB 1067, SB 1172, SB 1232, SB 1214, and SB 1478. During debate on HB 2078 and other bills, members used points of personal privilege to recognize staff and explain votes, but no additional amendments were adopted on those measures. On final readings, SB 1566, dealing with residential construction and delay enforcement, passed 17-9 despite concerns that its definition of malicious delay was too broad and could invite litigation. SB 1067, SB 1172, SB 1232, SB 1426, and SB 1478 also passed, with some members speaking in support of homeowner protections, administrative changes, or liquor policy updates, while others opposed the liquor bill and raised public health concerns about alcohol access in border communities. The Senate concluded by announcing party caucuses and adjourning until June 1, 2026.

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• practice setting would be inadmissible in court, similar to the privilege that exists already in alternative
• Currently, there's no other alternative.
• 14.160> no<00:05:14.400> other Currently, there's no other Currently, there's no other alternative
• 16.479> just<00:05:16.639> been<00:05:16.800> shut<00:05:17.039> out alternative
• You've just been shut out alternative.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Um, it may mention some potential alternatives and the pros and cons of some of those alternatives.
• <00:34:56.240> and mention some potential alternatives and mention some potential alternatives
• :34:58.320> those the pros and cons of some of those the pros and cons of some of those alternatives
• :00.240> I<00:35:00.400> said,<00:35:00.560> I<00:35:00.800> think alternatives
• Uh, but as I said, I think alternatives.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Committee to Study Long-Term Managed Care approved the prior meeting minutes as amended after correcting the first paragraph. The chair then outlined the committee’s plan to produce a preliminary report by October 1, with additional meetings to follow, since some questions remain about the federal One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3) and its effects on Medicaid financing and managed care. The main discussion focused on New Hampshire nursing home funding and how ProShare and MQUIP work. Members reviewed Medicaid rates, supplemental payments, intergovernmental transfers, and the role of federal matching funds. The chair and Mr. Litman concluded that OB3’s phase-down of payments above the Medicare rate likely would not directly eliminate ProShare or MQUIP in New Hampshire, but uncertainty remains about intergovernmental transfers and about how these payments would function if the state moved nursing facilities into managed care. Mr. Litman said managed care would likely require waivers for supplemental payments, and Texas was cited as an example of a state operating under such waivers. The committee also discussed dual eligibles, DNIP, PACE, and the possibility of carving out HCBS from nursing facility services. DHS said its managed care contract would allow the state to use MCOs for DNIP, with the goal of better coordination between Medicaid and Medicare, while PACE would likely require more study and might be more feasible in populated counties. Members also reviewed OB3’s new presumptive eligibility provisions and a state waiver request modeled on Washington’s approach, plus a separate grant for transitioning people from facilities back to the community. The rural health transformation fund was discussed as a possible source for workforce, telehealth, mobile integrated health, and other support investments, but not for direct construction or major building renovation. County representatives emphasized that any county role in PACE or DNIP would require significant vetting, infrastructure, capital investment, and a realistic timeline. The meeting ended with the chair saying the draft report would outline issues and possible alternatives, but not recommendations yet, and the committee adjourned without taking further action.

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• We looked at several alternate locations from Seattle south.
• From there, we went on and modified those alternatives to best meet our purpose and need.
• And what we've come out with now is one preferred alternative.
• It says the mid-size B alternative. We looked at alternatives from A to H, I believe.
• Because we've been doing a bunch of alternatives, we haven't estimated each alternative as we go along

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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• There are other alternatives, which include conservation, reducing the amount of water used for residential
• I think there are other alternatives, and we need to look at those other alternatives, whether it's recycling
• My district supports incentivizing alternative water resources.
• And we believe in that, and it's an alternative water source.
• We think any kind of alternative water resource project or initiative is a good idea.

Bills: HB1523, HB2109, HB2694, HB3525, HB3898, HB4646, HB5188, HB5219, HB5320, HB5651, HB5655, HB5659, HB5662, HB5672

Keywords: aquifer conservation, Class V injection well, environmental regulation, groundwater protection, municipal water supply, temporary prohibition, water management, reservoir construction, state water plan, Texas Water Code, environmental impact, Brazoria Drainage District, commissioners, elections, vacancies, resignation, HB 3525, North Texas Groundwater Conservation District, groundwater permit, permit amendment

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• This bill simply provides a road-tested tool for districts that want to motivate and recognize student
• ><00:11:40.720> provides<00:11:41.279> a<00:11:41.519> road<00:11:41.920> tested
• This bill simply provides a road tested This bill simply provides a road tested tool<00:11:42.640
• Uh, you know, one of the, I think, an alternate concern or competing concern might be that um this is
• Uh, you know, one of the, I think, an alternate concern or competing concern might be that um this is

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• When there’s a common-sense alternative to seeking a variance, this is something that we support in the
• When there’s a common-sense alternative to seeking a variance, this is something that we support in the
• So New Hampshire does not want to be that test case.
• does not want to be that test case. does not want to be that test case.
• Uh, testing. Okay. Um, my name is Andrew Harmon. My name is Andrew Harmon.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all