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• </c> uh we're talking about uh the county uh we're talking about uh the county picking<00:15:20.120><
• </c> both sides of the aisle have authored both sides of the aisle have authored this<00:18:04.360><c
• </c> off to the counties and cities. off to the counties and cities.
• </c><00:53:43.000><c> So</c> and it has an audacious author. So and it has an audacious author.
• Carlton County.

Bills: HF1016, HF2800, HF156, HF3051, HF526, HF2658, HF2062, HF2801

Keywords: local government aid, Baldwin, taxation, base year formula, municipal funding, population aid, aid penalty forgiveness, Minnesota, city funding, appropriations, HF156, lawful gambling, veterans organizations, licensed veterans organization, Minnesota gambling law, gross profits, lawful purpose, real property repair, facility maintenance, capital assets

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• There are 43, 41 counties that um um um had the CAP program all over our counties and um most of the
• There are 43, 41 counties that um um um had the CAP program all over our counties and um most of the
• Senator Champion for co-author as well. Senator Champion for co-author as well.
• </c><00:24:39.080><c> in</c> Last year we served over 42 counties in Last year we served over 42 counties
• </c> family owned, covering its 87 counties. family owned, covering its 87 counties.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Weldon of the Brazos River Authority Board of Directors.
• I've been nominated to appointment to the Brazos River Authority.
• I've been nominated to appointment to the Brazos River Authority.
• But there were 18 river authorities, and none...
• I think the importance of a board and for an authority like the Brazos River Authority is to not lose

Summary: The Senate Committee on Nominations met to consider several gubernatorial nominees and first approved a slate of nominees left pending from the March 31 agenda. The committee voted 5-0 to favorably report those nominees to the full Senate for confirmation. Public testimony was then opened and later closed, with some listed witnesses not appearing. The committee heard testimony on Jerry K. Weldon II for the Brazos River Authority Board of Directors. Senators focused on stewardship of the Brazos River, the authority’s relationship to the legislature and the public, Sunset review, water quality and nutrient runoff, impaired waterways, and possible uses of constructed wetlands for aggregate mine reclamation. Weldon emphasized collaboration, transparency, and keeping the citizens of Texas as the authority’s primary customer. Commissioner Robert Vaughn was considered for reappointment to the Texas Transportation Commission. Discussion centered on TxDOT’s management, rural funding, population growth, project delivery, and the commissioner’s role on the audit committee. Doug McCreakin was considered for the Texas Tech University Board of Regents, with questions about legislative priorities, compliance with DEI-related state law, workforce development, rural medical education, and university partnerships. Jody Giles was considered for reappointment to the University of Texas Board of Regents, and Bernadette Carrasco Coleman for reappointment to the Texas Woman’s University Board of Regents; both discussed higher education priorities, PUF funding, compliance with state law, and student support programs. John Rutherford was considered for reappointment to the Teachers Retirement System Board of Trustees, with questions about fiduciary oversight, investment understanding, and keeping the retirement system solvent. Brigadier General Michael Boyd was also considered for appointment to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission, where discussion focused on military retention, child care, spouse licensing, base infrastructure, and grant funding for Texas installations. The committee did not take final votes on these later nominees during the hearing and left them pending subject to the call of the chair.

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• I'm commissioner and chair of Lincoln County.
• I've seen the devastation these flood waters have done for the county and all... Lincoln County.
• We have funded 16 projects in San Juan County.
• That's happening right now in Doña Ana County and a couple of counties to the west of where we are in
• or an expansion of eminent domain authority. ...or an expansion of eminent domain authority in this

Keywords: 996, all

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• Second, House Bill 2351 permits the governor and the executive authority of a county, city, or town to
• Second, House Bill 2351 permits the governor and the executive authority of a county, city, or town to
• This was brought to me by counties and firefighters.
• And I particularly want to call out Wayne Fornier from Thurston County, who is not only a county commissioner
• I'm a county commissioner from Jefferson County. You're on the Olympic Peninsula.

Bills: HB2186, HB2351, HB1170

Keywords: economic development, federal funds, state funding, infrastructure, grants, local government, emergency responders, emergency response, disaster response, obstruction of law enforcement, gross misdemeanor, public safety, incident command system, emergency operation zone, emergency management, law enforcement restrictions, warrant requirement, search and seizure, civil liberties, due process

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• . authority. authority.
• offices, the county clerk, county treasurer, county coroner, and then appointed office would be city
• offices, the county clerk, county treasurer, county coroner, and then appointed office would be city
• offices, the county clerk, county treasurer, county coroner, and then appointed office would be city
• offices, the county clerk, county treasurer, county coroner, and then appointed office would be city

Keywords: 916, all

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• Dallas County? Yes, sir. And for the bill? For the bill? Yes. Thank you. Go ahead.
• The Dallas County summed it up; there's not much I can add to that.
• I also want to thank the bipartisan co-authors who are sitting on the dais today.
• The agency does not have the authority or jurisdiction to pursue a criminal case.
• I'm the former Harris County District Attorney from 2017 until 2024.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• He has six counties and 2.5 million.
• You know, I have rural counties, but I had a commissioner from Sandoval County who told me there were
• I think in Bernalillo County, we've really.
• Authorization.
• So, money was allocated, say, for Sierra County, my home county, and then they didn't choose K-5 Plus

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• Excuse me, there are 62 co-authors added.
• Let's please show our respect to the authors. Thank you, members.
• Sonoma County is the only county in the state that would require legislation to even consider a cost-of-living
• There are 60 co-authors on the resolution.
• There are 57 co-authors added.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and pledge, and then handled a series of procedural motions, including re-referrals of several bills to different committees and permission for committees to notice bills pending re-referral. A motion by Assemblymember Castillo to suspend the rules and take up AB 2670 immediately failed on a 18-39 vote. Assemblymember DeMaio then moved to re-refer AB 2624 back to the Privacy Committee, arguing the bill had been misrepresented in committee; the Majority Leader’s substitute motion to move to the Daily File was accepted 44-19, and the chamber proceeded to regular business. On the Daily File, the Assembly adopted ACR 120 on Positive Parenting Awareness Month after Senate amendments were concurred in 56-0. It also adopted ACR 150 declaring California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, with broad support and 62 coauthors added. Several policy bills then passed, including AB 2233 on autism treatment access and missed appointments (57-0), AB 1601 creating a pathway for a Sonoma County retiree COLA review (50-3), and AB 1801 expanding notice and transparency requirements for private detention facility approvals (45-16). The chamber also adopted H.R. 103 recognizing Cambodian Genocide Memorial Week, with 60 coauthors added. Members also gave guest introductions recognizing the Greek Evzones, the Whitney High School girls cross country team, and dispatch and public safety telecommunicator guests. Additional resolutions on the consent calendar, including ACR 130, ACR 172, and H.R. 104, were added to by coauthors and then adopted along with the remaining consent calendar items, which passed 62-0. The Assembly then announced upcoming committee and floor schedules and adjourned until Monday, April 20 at 1 p.m.

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• either of the comments from the authors either of the authors<00:08:22.560><c> is</c><00:08:22.759><
• I'm the chief officer of transportation and county engineer for Anoka County.
• Association and as an Anoka County representative.
• Association and as an Anoka County representative.
• Association and as an Anoka County representative.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• In 2024, Yakima County reported 96 overdose deaths.
• So a statewide connection would lower costs and make sure that all counties, especially the counties
• By way of background, each county has a local health department that covers the entire area of the county
• or more other counties.
• I'm chair of the board of Island County Commissioners and a member of the Island County Board of Health

Summary: The Senate Health and Long-Term Care Committee held a hearing on several bills. SB 5904 would prohibit non-human entities from using nursing titles; the sponsor and nursing groups said it is meant to increase transparency around AI and ensure patients know when they are interacting with a real nurse. SB 5915 would change Health Technology Assessment Program review criteria and timelines, with supporters arguing it would better account for Medicare coverage and national guidelines, especially for rare and life-threatening conditions. SB 6025 would update the definition of fetal death to allow gestational age to be determined by the best clinically accurate method rather than last menstrual period, and medical professionals and the sponsor said this would reduce emotional, financial, and legal burdens on grieving families. SB 5933 would require near real-time sharing of overdose data into ODMAP; public health, local government, and recovery advocates said it would improve overdose response, while one witness asked that poison center data be included and clarified separately. SB 5990 would allow APRNs and physician assistants to serve as local health officers in counties under 100,000 population; rural county officials supported the added flexibility, while public health groups and naturopathic physicians raised concerns about qualifications and asked that naturopathic doctors be included as well. SB 5981 would restrict drug manufacturers from limiting 340B drug access through contract pharmacies or requiring data as a condition of discounts; safety-net hospitals, community health centers, pharmacies, and patients said it protects access and reinvestment in care, while manufacturers, employer groups, and industry representatives argued it increases costs, lacks transparency, and may not ensure savings reach patients. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the transcript; each bill was heard and testimony was closed. Sign-in counts were reported for several bills, including strong pro support for SB 5904, SB 5915, SB 5933, and SB 5981, and mixed or substantial opposition on SB 6025 and SB 5990.

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• I appreciate the author and am in support. Thank you.
• I'm a family child care provider from Orange County.
• I am a family child care provider in Sacramento County.
• Amanda Kirshner, County Welfare Directors, in support. Yes, Sr.
• County, in support, and go Aggies.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• </c><00:02:40.640><c> Prosecutors</c> main Justice and the County Prosecutors main Justice and the County
• </c><00:09:40.000><c> we</c> oversight of the different counties we oversight of the different counties
• Could I have the county back up? I'm sorry, Mr. Youo?
• </c><00:46:33.599><c> the</c><00:46:33.720><c> county</c><00:46:33.960><c> to</c> up is sp25 this authorizes
• the county to up is sp25 this authorizes the county to reduce<00:46:34.440><c> the</c><00:46:34.520>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on SB 284, which would remove the requirement that wiretapping applications to a designated judge be accompanied by a written memorandum from the Department of the Attorney General. The Department of the Attorney General opposed the bill as drafted and instead proposed a new emergency-wiretap procedure allowing county prosecutors to seek immediate judicial authorization in exigent circumstances, followed by AG review and a follow-up application within 48 hours. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s office supported creating an emergency exception, citing a kidnapping case involving a missing material witness and the need to obtain live phone location data quickly, but asked that the AG be required to respond clearly within the follow-up period. The AG said the current wiretap process often arrives incomplete and noted a prior Honolulu application that was returned for more information and then abandoned. The committee also heard public testimony, including one speaker in support and another in opposition, and discussed whether the proposed emergency process should include imminent danger findings and what happens if the follow-up application is not approved. No vote or final action was taken in the transcript. The committee then took up SB 295, which increases penalties for violating temporary restraining orders and orders for protection and makes related changes. The Deputy Public Defender opposed the bill’s higher penalties, arguing that not all restraining-order cases involve domestic violence and that the measure could affect family disputes, property conflicts, custody battles, and other non-domestic situations. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney supported the bill, saying it would create a more uniform and efficient charging framework and that violations of court orders can be serious even when the conduct appears minor in isolation. Domestic violence advocates also supported the measure, emphasizing the need for meaningful enforcement and deterrence; one witness cited statewide data showing thousands of TRO petitions but relatively few convictions and fines. A representative from the Domestic Violence Action Center supported the bill but requested amendments to reduce unintended consequences for survivors. During discussion, the committee focused on the proposed minimum sentence, with the Domestic Violence Action Center recommending reducing it from 15 days to 5 days. The witness explained that longer minimums can create hardships such as job loss, housing instability, and child care problems, while still allowing time for survivors to access shelter and services. The committee chair indicated support for amending the bill to reflect that recommendation. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney also clarified that the bill is intended to address violations of already-issued protective orders after judicial review, not the initial issuance of restraining orders, and said the office supports eliminating the distinction between domestic and non-domestic protective-order violations because charging decisions are often made under time pressure. Multiple individuals and organizations signed up in support, and one witness testified in opposition. No vote or final committee action was announced in the transcript.

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• I'm Washington County Mr. Chair.
• </c> Members, other questions for the author Members, other questions for the author or<00:28:33.480>
• <00:28:45.120><c> um</c><00:28:45.200><c> and</c> counties um and counties um and Demcon.<00:28:47.200
• The bill authored by Senator Jeang.
• </c><00:50:56.160><c> um</c><00:50:56.319><c> and</c> for authoring uh this bill. um and for authoring

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• was authorized by Congress in 2022.
• county.
• Yes that's yeah it's there's an appropriation authority that an authority to spend the money.
• Authority.
• , unexpended balances and transfer authority.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• And so I see the author, the House author, is Representative Alonzo Sandoval.
• I agree with the author.
• We have about 5,000 acres in Lincoln County, 6,000 acres in Oklahoma County, and a couple of hundred
• acres in Logan County.
• And that 5,000 acres in Lincoln County, and my neighbor senator to the north, 6,000 in Oklahoma County

Bills: HB3005, HB3007, HB3403, HB1907, HB3175, HB3986, HB3466, HB3411, HB4246

Keywords: climatology, emergency declaration, Oklahoma Climatological Survey, environment, weather data, public policy, state governance, natural resources, advisory councils, sunset law, water quality, hazardous waste, solid waste, radiation management, public health, biosolids, land application, environmental quality, agriculture, wastewater treatment

Summary: The committee took up several measures dealing with environmental regulation, waste management, and energy. Early on, it passed sunset-extension bills for the Oklahoma Climatological Survey and several environmental advisory councils. It then heard extensive debate on HB 1907, the Battery Stewardship Act, which would create a battery recycling system for small and medium batteries through DEQ. Supporters argued it would reduce landfill and garbage-truck fires, protect the environment, and create recycling value, while opponents raised concerns about added regulation, costs shifted to producers and retailers, and the creation of a new state FTE. Despite those objections, the bill passed 8-3. The committee also considered HB 3403, a pilot study on biosolids and sewage sludge applied to farmland. Members debated a committee substitute that shortened the study timeline from five years to three years and added a phased rollback of land application. Supporters said the study was needed because of unresolved questions about PFOS, pharmaceuticals, heavy metals, and other contaminants, while critics argued the timelines conflicted and the bill could be hard to implement. The committee substitute was adopted, an amendment to delete key rollback provisions failed, and the bill ultimately passed 8-2 after testimony from Oklahoma City utilities officials and multiple rounds of questions about testing, health risks, and disposal practices. The committee then passed HB 3175 to establish the Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, with members noting it would have minimal fiscal impact and could help Oklahoma build nuclear expertise and jobs. It also passed HB 3986, expanding a gross production tax exemption for wells completed with recycled water, and HB 3466, which removes the statutory requirement that the Corporation Commission maintain a petty cash fund. Finally, HB 3411, another biosolids-related bill to buy testing equipment and provide information to landowners, and HB 4246, a rural water transparency/lowest-bid bill, both passed unanimously or near-unanimously. The meeting ended with the chair thanking members and adjourning.

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• the point of authorized units.
• If authorization... ...examples you gave.
• Louis County. St. Louis County paid for the pilot project. And it is what it is.
• Louis County. St. Louis County paid for the pilot project. And it is what it is.
• Louis City is maybe not one of those that is, but they're county facilities or even multi-county facilities

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• The chief talked about everybody needing to work together, and in 2015 the Orange County Fire Authority
• , Plumas County area.
• at the local level, the county has actually formed the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority.
• Authority.
• Those top counties were the counties that we are currently piloting this program, San Diego.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We have regulatory authority.
• This is a unique statutory authority that our department has to provide... ...unique statutory authority
• I'm from Sacramento County.
• counties in the state.
• I'm Preston Prince with the Santa Clara County Housing Authority.

Summary: The subcommittee heard an extensive presentation on the administration’s housing reorganization proposal, which would centralize multifamily affordable housing finance under the new Housing Development and Finance Committee (HDFC) and align it with the Governor’s trailer bill language. Administration officials said the plan is intended to create a one-stop application and award process, reduce duplicative timelines and costs, and pair state subsidy with private activity bonds and federal tax credits more efficiently. They also described proposed changes to the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program, including shifting a larger share of funding toward housing-related awards while preserving a portion for sustainable communities investments. The Legislative Analyst’s Office generally supported the streamlining concept but recommended changes to the proposed bond set-aside timing and urged flexibility for integrated applications and future reporting on demand. Senators, especially Senator Cabaldon, raised concerns that the proposal could weaken the original climate-and-transportation purpose of the sustainable communities program and that the reorganization would be undercut by the lack of new housing production funding in the budget. The item was held open without a vote. The committee then received a report from the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee and the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee on federal and state housing tax credits. Staff explained that the federal H.R. 1 change lowering the bond-financing threshold from 50% to 25% greatly expanded the number of projects able to use the 4% federal tax credit, allowing California to fund many more projects and units. They also described the state low-income housing tax credit as an important gap-filling tool for projects that still need additional subsidy, and noted existing set-asides for rural, homeless, at-risk, and extremely low-income projects. Members discussed rehabilitation as well as new construction, and the item was informational only. Finally, the Civil Rights Department reported on the effects of federal civil rights policy changes and on three programs facing expiration: California vs. Hate, the Community Conflict Resolution Unit, and Investigations and Conciliation Enhancement. Director Kevin Kish said federal cuts and policy shifts have reduced support for fair housing and other civil rights functions, while CRD’s caseload has grown from about 8,700 open matters a year ago to more than 12,000, with a six-month wait for interviews despite overtime triage efforts. Senators expressed strong support for continuing the programs and concern about the broader federal rollback of civil rights enforcement. The department said it is using overtime, intake triage, and outreach partnerships to manage the workload and direct Californians to appropriate state, local, and nonprofit resources.

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• It was actually a zoning request, so it went through the county.
• Thank you, but, This is says shall not be authorized.
• I live in Okfukie County. In and our County's our county.
• But somehow, the little county of Okfukie County still maintains to build Thank you.
• I appreciate the author bringing this up.

Bills: SB1246, SB1510, SB1979, SB1929, SB1930, SB1976

Keywords: environmental permitting, Oklahoma, Department of Environmental Quality, public participation, regulatory framework, administered applications, energy, wind energy, financial assurance, property restoration, environmental regulation, mining, blasting, residential protection, buffer zone, Department of Mines, public utilities, electric transmission lines, landowner rights, payment regulations