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• </c><00:13:35.920><c> to</c> service and supports cost shares to service and supports cost shares to
• share, I think. think. think.
• Family residential life sharing.
• Thank you, Senator. share. We heard this in committee last share.
• Will you share that with us, Glenn? >> Yeah. >> You want to share that?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• ><c> were</c><00:03:14.640><c> were</c> The data sharing provisions were were The data sharing provisions
• > data</c><00:03:53.800><c> sharing</c> are eligible for data sharing are eligible for data sharing uh
• And I share all of those things.
• And I share I share all of problem. And I share I share all of those<01:47:07.720><c> things.
• </c> We we share the same goal. So thank you. We we share the same goal. So thank you.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• and I'll share I'll briefly share<00:58:52.920><c> two</c><00:58:53.280><c> before</c><00:58:53.480>
• </c><01:46:26.400><c> ideas</c><01:46:26.719><c> and</c><01:46:26.880><c> sharing</c> together and sharing
• ideas and sharing together and sharing ideas and sharing resources<01:46:28.159><c> and</c><01:46:28.320
• ><c> sharing</c><01:46:29.159><c> accountability</c> resources and sharing accountability resources and
• </c> where leaders and teams can share where leaders and teams can share resources<01:47:31.159><c> knowledge

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I just want to share about this bill.
• I'd like to share it with all of them. Could you make sure they get a copy of it?
• I'd like to share it with all of them. Could you make sure they get a copy of it?
• She chose not to share her family name with her children. to feel shame.
• She chose not to share her family name with her children.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing covered a wide range of bills, with substantial testimony on commemorative days and several local development measures. Early testimony focused on competing proposals about Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Senator Comerford and others supported redesignating the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, while several Italian American legislators and advocates opposed changing Columbus Day and instead urged a separate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on August 9 or another date. Committee members noted the long-running debate, discussed the state flag and motto review process, and emphasized that any changes would require legislation. No votes were taken during the hearing. The committee also heard strong support for a Fred Korematsu Day bill, with testimony from advocates, legal organizations, community leaders, and Korematsu’s daughter. Witnesses described Korematsu’s resistance to Japanese American incarceration during World War II, argued that his story remains relevant amid current immigration and civil liberties concerns, and said the designation would help educate students and the public. A separate bill to designate September as PCOS Awareness Month drew testimony from Senator Miranda and health advocates, who described the disorder’s prevalence, frequent misdiagnosis, fertility and pregnancy risks, and the value of public awareness and education. Other bills discussed included a Domestic Workers’ Rights Day proposal, supported by Representative Garcia and Representative Sousa, who spoke about the invisibility and vulnerability of domestic workers and the importance of recognizing their labor. The committee also heard support for a veteran suicide awareness and remembrance day, a Boston branch library and affordable housing project in Dorchester, and a Fall River waterfront redevelopment bill transferring land to the local redevelopment authority for a major mixed-use project. In addition, Senator Miranda testified in favor of a memorial portrait for former Representative Doris Bunty, highlighting her pioneering role in the legislature and Boston public housing. The hearing was hybrid and lengthy, with the chair repeatedly asking witnesses to be concise and noting that testimony would be public record.

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• They grow their market share, the more of the FAIR Plan responsibility they have.
• Thank you, by share. Any other members of questions for Ms. Watkins?
• And answering that cost-share question, I think, is of fundamental importance.
• This is a shared problem requiring shared solutions, where a combination of targeted regulations, grant
• All these entities share in the responsibility of recovery.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• They've all got their little wing of space, right, but they still have these shared day rooms, shared
• There's 72 people sharing that one day room.
• They'll be able to share that work.
• We did share that last time we presented as well.
• So we've shared our plans and the items that we're sharing with the North Dakota Health and Human Services

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee first approved the December 10 minutes and then received a DEQ base budget summary and agency overview. DEQ staff explained that the agency is largely federally and special funded, with major ongoing costs in salaries, operating expenses, grants, and continuing appropriations. Director Dave Glatt and accounting director Beth Jacobson highlighted core programs, the move to a new chemistry laboratory, the new state fuel inspection program, wastewater-related funding from HB 1577, and implementation of SB 2267 for on-site wastewater rules. They also noted the agency’s spending patterns, possible federal EPA cuts, and the likelihood of some fee adjustments or program changes if federal support declines. Members asked about DEQ’s travel, field offices, future staffing, and how the agency would respond to reduced federal regulation. DEQ said most staff are based in Bismarck, with field offices in Fargo, Sawyer, and Gwinner, and that travel is driven by inspections and spill response. Glatt said the agency would continue to rely on science and law, and that any future federal retrenchment could mean more state responsibility but likely not a wholesale increase in FTEs. The committee also discussed a feedlot enforcement case in the Minot area, with DEQ explaining its role in ensuring compliance, permitting, and animal-waste management standards. The Department of Health and Human Services then presented on FTE block grant reporting, TANF balances, child care transfers, and the Rural Health Transformation Program. Donna Ockland explained that no line-item transfers had occurred yet for the new rural health work, but about 33 positions were planned and some current staff time could be reimbursed through approved cost allocation. HHS also reviewed TANF’s frozen eligibility and block grant structure, the transfer of up to 30% of TANF funds to child care, and recent program changes that increased benefits and raised the income limit. Staff said the department is using TANF more strategically to support child care and other allowable uses, while still carrying over unused funds as many states do. Finally, Pat and HHS staff gave an update on the Rural Health Transformation Program, saying the first funding opportunity was being posted and that the state is on track to obligate the federal funds within the required timeline. They described priorities such as workforce retention, preceptor development, technical assistance for critical access hospitals, community wellness projects, and ambulance upgrades. Members asked about rural versus urban eligibility, immigrant recruitment, evaluation of year-two funding, and how the program would address varied local workforce needs. The meeting then shifted to an Office of Management and Budget update on the new State Hospital project, where Lindsay Ashley reported continued construction progress, updated cost information, and selected alternates, with photos and details showing work underway in multiple building sections.

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• Representative, uh, Sensor Mura is, as she's shared with us, is the granddaughter of Japanese Americans
• And, um, I'm grateful to her for sharing that story with us and sharing their story with us. of the federal
• their story story with us and sharing their story with<00:49:33.680><c> us.
• And I want to start by thanking my colleagues who beautifully shared the stories of Alex and Renee and
• That every single member of this party also shares. I guess that's catching on.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We like to share that with other parties here.
• And I can't thank everybody enough for sharing. Thank you so much.
• We thank you so much for being here and sharing your testimony.
• I shared just quarter to two of 20, Act survive, right?
• It’s pretty much all I’m going to share with you guys about it.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• We can share our data on how we are evaluating the performance measures.
• No, no, this is information shared; this isn't your response.
• These are annual metrics, so sharing them quarterly is a little confusing.
• I believe some of it is for the cost-sharing for food stamps.
• And to under 6%, then we would not have any cost-sharing.

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• Now, I'd like to share some of the results with you from 2024.
• with</c><00:08:40.240><c> our</c><00:08:40.399><c> tourism</c> share that research with our tourism share
• And as I said share with you shortly.
• </c> can keep sharing that information. can keep sharing that information.
• </c> that comes out I'm happy to share that. that comes out I'm happy to share that.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet and the Kentucky Department of Tourism on the 1% Tourism Meeting and Convention Marketing Fund. Officials said Kentucky tourism is a $14.3 billion industry that welcomed more than 80 million travelers last year, supports nearly 97,000 jobs, and uses the fund solely for tourism marketing and promotion, not capital projects. They noted the fund received additional appropriations in the enacted budget and also supports several designated tourism-related initiatives. Commissioner Mike Manet described how the fund is used for paid media, public relations, international marketing, cultural heritage promotion, website content, regional matching grants, research, trade shows, and travel expenses. He said the department spent $10.8 million on paid media in 23 markets in 2024, focused on seven tourism pillars, and used research and advertising ROI studies to guide spending. He reported 180 PR placements, 3.2 billion earned impressions, 3% growth in international visitation, and 12% growth in international spending to $257 million. He also highlighted the African-American Heritage Trail and said the regional matching funds program distributed $2 million to 87 local tourism commissions. Members asked about the rise of AI in search results, how domestic and international visitor data are collected, how ad agencies are selected, and how regional matching funds are allocated. The commissioner said the department uses GPS-based and federal data, including National Travel and Tourism Office figures, and that ad agencies are chosen through an RFP process. Representative McDaniel raised concerns about bourbon tourism and Canadian visitation; the commissioner said Canadian travel is down significantly, bourbon-related visitation has softened, and the department is shifting more spending toward in-state and closer drive markets while emphasizing bourbon’s heritage story. Representative Fugate asked about eastern Kentucky tourism and ATV trails, and the commissioner said those trails are included in advertising, social media, and earned media efforts. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• We're very proud and uh love what we do and we're excited to share all with you today. All right.
• all with you we're excited to share all with you today. today. today.
• </c><00:04:01.840><c> the</c> come into you guys today and share the come into you guys today and share
• </c><00:21:31.679><c> Senator</c> Um but I think just you sharing Senator Um but I think just you sharing
• about the Center for this to share about the Center for Courageous<00:21:39.919><c> Kids.

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call – 00:00:24 Discussion of The Center for Courageous Kids – 00:02:46 Discussion of Adult Protective Services and State Guardianship Programs – 00:25:22 Discussion of Annual Report of the External Child Fatality and Near Fatality Review Panel – 01:00:34 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations – 01:33:41 Adjournment – 01:42:07, 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children opened its first meeting with roll call and a reminder about the number of children in out-of-home care with active placements, which the chair said was 8,641 as of June 1, 2025. The committee then heard a presentation from the Center for Courageous Kids, a donor-funded camp in Scottville that serves children with lifelong illnesses and disabilities at no charge. Representatives described the camp’s year-round family retreats and summer sessions, its medically safe and inclusive model, and examples of campers gaining confidence and independence. They said the camp has served more than 43,000 campers from Kentucky, other states, and other countries, and that it is seeking legislative support for two capital projects: a new art barn and a medical lodge, with a combined request of $3.2 million. Members praised the program and asked about awareness, staffing, volunteer recruitment, accreditation, and how the projects would expand capacity; the camp said the medical lodge would help increase volunteer housing and allow future growth beyond its current summer cap of 128 campers per session. The committee then moved to adult protective services and state guardianship programs. Jessica Wayne, director of the Division of Guardianship, and Cliff Bryant of DCBS explained the legal framework for guardianship and conservatorship, including state guardianship as a last-resort option when no family member or private entity is available or appropriate. They outlined the court petition process, emergency appointments, and the distinction between full and limited guardianship or conservatorship. They emphasized that guardianship is based on legal incapacity to make decisions, not simply on a medical disability diagnosis, and noted that state guardianship can be arranged for some 17-year-olds aging out of youth services. The presenters said the state currently serves 4,645 individuals under guardianship, with most cases involving developmental intellectual disabilities, supported community living waiver participants, and people in nursing homes or long-term care facilities. They also described the division’s three branches: field services, which handles visits and day-to-day decisions in all 120 counties; a benefits branch that applies for public benefits; and a fiduciary branch that manages funds and pays bills. They reported 89 field workers statewide, an average caseload of 52, and said the agency is hiring to reduce that load. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.

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• I'm ending Title VI and 21 of the Delaware Code relating to rental cars and peer-to-peer car sharing
• House Amendment 2, aligns statutory language with existing vehicle rental and peer-to-peer vehicle sharing
• It eliminates conflict terminology between rental vehicles and shared vehicles, and it clears statute
• I'm ending Title VI and 21 of the Delaware Code relating to rental cars and peer-to-peer cars sharing
• It eliminates conflict terminology between rental vehicles and shared vehicles, and it clears statute

Summary: The committee met in hybrid format, approved the June 24 and June 25, 2026 minutes, and then heard several bills and a joint resolution. On House Bill 382 with House Amendment 2, Senator Hoffer explained the measure as a technical correction to prior rental-car and peer-to-peer car-sharing law that would clarify when loss-of-use damages may be recovered while preserving recovery for intentional, willful, or criminal conduct. Avis Budget Group and Enterprise Mobility supported the bill, saying it resolved ambiguity and restored limited common-law recovery, while Allstate and Toro opposed it, arguing the bill could reintroduce unfair and unpredictable fees and leave too much discretion to rental companies. No vote was taken in the transcript, and Senator Townsend said he still had questions about how the bill would operate. The committee then considered House Bill 476, a Frederica charter change that would reduce town council meetings from twice monthly to monthly and make ordinances effective immediately unless otherwise stated. Representative Postles presented it as a simple, noncontroversial change, though members noted Senator Buckson, the Senate sponsor, was not present at the time. No public comment was offered on that bill. The committee also heard House Joint Resolution 13, which directs the Department of Labor to study a Delaware health care apprenticeship degree program and report recommendations; the Delaware Health Care Association supported the resolution and urged coordination with existing workforce efforts. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 458 with House Amendment 1 on backflow devices in low-hazard buildings. Senator Pardee said the bill would exempt residences and office-type buildings from costly backflow retrofits until regulations are updated, and DHSS said the current regulations do not clearly define low hazard but that the bill’s list of exempted buildings would not raise immediate public health concerns. The Delaware Association of Realtors supported the bill, arguing the regulations were overbroad and costly, while the Delaware Rural Water Association opposed it, warning that weakening backflow protections could threaten drinking water and aquifers. The committee then adjourned without any recorded votes on the substantive bills in the transcript.

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• Tribe and the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, and I will turn it to Chair Kauffman to see if she wants to share
• The tribe and the state share these public protection interests, which tie back to the core goals of
• The tribal-state gaming compacts address these shared public protection interests to ensure that there
• Seeing none, I think we can pull down the presentation and Chair Kauffman can share her remarks.
• So I'll just, you know, say that I share the appreciation.

Summary: The joint House and Senate committee meeting heard public testimony on tentative tribal-state gaming compact amendments for the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe and the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe. Staff from the Washington State Gambling Commission explained the compacting process, the role of ex officio legislative members, and that the amendments would next go to the Gambling Commission for a January 8, 2026 vote before possible governor review. The Port Gamble S'Klallam presentation emphasized how gaming revenue supports tribal government services, health care, housing, education, language revitalization, natural resources work, and community investment projects in Kitsap County. For Port Gamble S'Klallam, the proposed changes include expanded credit and wager limits, more gaming stations and player terminals, language for a second facility, and adoption of an electronic table games appendix similar to other tribes. Members asked about pre-screening for high-limit tables, including how the tribe would define problem gambling and self-exclusion; tribal counsel said internal minimum control standards were still being developed and more detail would follow. A question about green crab removal in Port Gamble Bay was deferred for follow-up because the natural resources director was not present. The Upper Skagit Indian Tribe described its history, sovereignty, gaming operations, and how gaming revenue supports member programs such as nutrition assistance, education aid, homeownership down payment help, and charitable giving in Skagit County. Its amendment would allow electronic table games after the tribe removed traditional table games due to staffing and cost pressures, with the goal of remaining competitive. Committee members also asked about air quality and smoking-related provisions in the compact; the tribe said it maintains separate smoking and non-smoking areas and supports smoking cessation efforts. Chairs from both chambers closed by thanking the tribes for their contributions to members, local communities, and natural resource protection.

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• However, mortals do share some very important values that can guide your deliberations. springs from
• However, motans do share instituted.
• However, motans do share some<00:01:32.000><c> very</c><00:01:32.560><c> important</c><00:01:33.320><
• These are widely shared values across our state.
• These are widely shared values on.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It's going to reduce service redundancies and improve data sharing to better support individuals. ...
• Obviously, as Leila noted, there is not a requirement right now that that information be shared.
• Sharing.
• I think that provision would allow for better sharing of this data and the individuals' information.
• The Texas Workforce Commission has shared concerns over the lack of statutory requirements for fraud,

Bills: HB1397, HB1893, HB1950, HB2027, HB2791, HB3698, HB3699, HB3700, SB2603, SB2607, SB2565

Keywords: Texas Constitution, Declaration of Independence, victory or death letter, display, historic preservation, HB 1893, Texas public information law, Public Information Act, Government Code 552.130, Transportation Code Chapter 730, license plate number, vehicle registration, law enforcement video, police body camera, dashcam, redaction, public records request, open records, government transparency, privacy

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• from an economic standpoint but for the fabric of our society we you know as we work towards this shared
• And I just want to share a story I remember.
• staff attorney with the California Advocates of Nursing Home Reform, and Kathy Mogdragan, who will share
• I appreciate the opportunity to share my personal story.
• That's a very strong statement and a strong story to share.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• of us to be dutiful and vigilant citizens contributing to the wholeness of the common life we all share
• Citizens contributing to the wholeness of the common life we all share, and may the effects of their
• It is our hope that you will continue to keep in mind the fundamental reason we seek our share of the
• It is our hope that you will continue to keep in mind the fundamental reason we seek our share of the
• I know that you share that commitment.

Summary: The California Legislature met in joint convention for the annual State of the Judiciary address, with judges and justices from across the state in attendance along with Governor Newsom and other statewide officials. The opening included prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the formal introduction of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and the California Supreme Court justices. Speakers emphasized the importance of judicial independence, the courts’ role in protecting rights and democracy, and the value of collaboration between the legislative and judicial branches. Chief Justice Guerrero focused on the state of the judicial branch, beginning with budget pressures from prior cuts and noting partial restoration in the governor’s proposed budget, while urging continued stable funding for courts, court-appointed counsel, and judgeships in high-need counties. She highlighted the expansion and benefits of remote proceedings, ongoing judicial vacancies, workload growth, and efforts to improve data collection and case-weighting. She also discussed implementation of the CARE Act, the court interpreter workforce pilot, CASA and kin-first child welfare efforts, courthouse security and facilities projects, and the judiciary’s work on generative AI guardrails. A major portion of the address addressed the recent problems with the California bar exam and broader State Bar oversight. Guerrero said the court would pursue remedies for examinees harmed by the failures and would strengthen admissions oversight, including the role of the Committee of Bar Examiners. She also reiterated support for pro bono legal services and discussed immigration-related courthouse access, citing state laws limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement in courthouses. The convention concluded after remarks thanking the judiciary and Legislature, and the joint session adjourned without any recorded votes or formal legislative action.

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• And I've had to apologize to our partner agencies for these delays for our shared clients.
• Is there a need for that to happen, to be able to share exchange information, right?
• One department can’t share information with another department.
• that they can share different information.
• We're also concerned about the state share of new IHSS hours being shifted to counties.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c> the bills to pay too large of a share. the bills to pay too large of a share.
• agreement or sharing our data with anyone.
• We usually come and talk to you about our concerns with sharing that information.
• you about our concerns with sharing that information.
• </c> pay their fair share more than I do. pay their fair share more than I do.

Bills: HF4119, HF3959, HF3792, HF3913, HF3752

Keywords: property tax, renter credits, co-pay, housing affordability, tax relief, homestead, tax refund, Minnesota, tax increase, financial relief, homeowners, AmeriCorps, taxation, individual income tax, living allowances, stipends, national service, tax compliance, revenue, analytics

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• Thank you for the invite to share some information with you today.
• Thank you for the invite to share some information with you today.
• </c> school so thank you so much for sharing school so thank you so much for sharing um<00:33:43.840>
• Well, thank you for sharing that with us.
• </c><00:47:22.280><c> that</c> yeah well thank you for sharing that yeah well thank you for sharing that

Keywords: 1187, senate, all