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Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 9, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• E3 is a letter from Commerce, Economic Development Commission.
• G2 is a letter from Commerce, Economic Development Commission, for $25 million.
• Clint O'Neill, Executive Director, Arkansas Economic Development Commission. Good morning.
• This is for Social Security Administration medical consultant services.
• Item 14 is DHS with Interface Communities/Interface Security Systems.

Committee: All JBC-PEER REVIEW

Summary: The PEER Review Subcommittee met to consider a large agenda of appropriation, transfer, contract, and other review items. Members approved temporary appropriation requests in Sections B through F, including funding for prosecuting attorneys, education-related adjustments, school operating needs, labor licensing divisions, ARPA fund returns from Workforce Services, IIJA grants for state police CDL implementation and a forestry-related county grant, reserve fund transfers for teacher scholarships, school facilities, and economic development, and a Commerce reallocation tied to organizational realignment. Cash fund requests in Section G and budget classification transfers in Section H were also reviewed, along with pay plan requests in Section I, overtime requests in Section J, and multiple methods of finance in Section K. The committee also reviewed discretionary grants in Section L, including agriculture promotion board grants and DHS aging/adult behavioral health grants, plus RFQs, construction contracts, intergovernmental contracts, and out-of-state contracts in Sections M1 through M5. Several items drew questions from members. Workforce Services explained that $225,000 in TANF-related funds would be returned to the federal government because the two-year hold period for uncashed or moved checks had expired. Commerce officials described the $25 million site infrastructure grant program, saying it supports site development, due diligence, and infrastructure build-out at eligible sites of 30 acres or more, including rural communities, with grant agreements and matching requirements providing accountability. DHS and Education officials answered questions about the Care Solace mental health referral contract, saying it is a statewide concierge/referral service that helps schools connect students to Arkansas providers and follow up so students do not fall through the cracks; members asked for more information on provider selection, school-day scheduling, and Arkansas vendor participation. The committee held one item over: the DHS discretionary grant item for the RSVP retired senior volunteer program in L2, after concerns were raised about whether state general revenue was being used effectively and how much administrative overhead the providers retain. Members also questioned several contracts, including a DHS sole-source contract with EMSLink for document management software and a DHS bridge contract with Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care for Medicaid inspections of care reviews; in both cases, agency staff explained the need to avoid service disruption and said follow-up information would be provided. A Department of Corrections reentry center contract was discussed for its recidivism results, and ARDOT retirement-system investment contracts were briefly explained. The meeting ended after a lengthy discussion of the Medicaid Trust Fund balance, with DFA and DHS officials saying the state is expected to finish the fiscal year without exhausting the fund, that a restricted reserve of $100 million is available as a backstop, and that the larger question is what minimum balance should be maintained going forward.

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• And so, now that we have that secured, we're starting to see ALCs throughout the state with facilities
• </c><00:02:37.800><c> we</c><00:02:37.920><c> have</c><00:02:38.240><c> that</c><00:02:38.520><c> secured
• ,</c> And so, now that we have that secured, And so, now that we have that secured, we're<00:02:39.680
• transmit nominations to various boards transmit nominations to various boards and<00:26:31.640><c> commissions
• </c> and commissions. and commissions.

Bills: HB1576 , HB2490 , HB1546 , HB1588

Keywords: HB1576, Hawaii film industry, DBEDT, BLNR, Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism, Board of Land and Natural Resources, film permits, motion picture production, television production, commercial filming, digital media tax credit, film production tax credit, public notice, transparency, state lands, film studio, land set-aside, revocable permit, memorandum of agreement, memorandum of understanding

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• But, for instance, the Florida Gaming Control Commission, they have additional FTE asks as well.
• Moving into the Florida Commerce's budget in the same vein, support for the Defense Support Commission
• Moving into the DJJ silo here, security enhancement and maintenance, we've recommended $29.4 million
• And if I may, I believe the Director of Homeland Security has opined that, yes, they are guaranteeing
• grant that we've been given is through FEMA, which obviously sits within the Department of Homeland Security

Committee: Senate Appropriations

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Summary: The committee first took up SB 7010, which would authorize post-tax Roth contributions in state and local deferred compensation plans, instead of limiting them to pre-tax contributions. After a brief presentation and one waived appearance in support, the bill was rolled and reported favorably. Later, members also recorded affirmative votes on SB 7010 before adjournment. The bulk of the meeting was devoted to the Governor’s proposed “Floridians First” budget, presented by Lita Kelly of the Office of Policy and Budget. She outlined a $117.4 billion spending plan with $53.2 billion in general revenue, emphasizing reserves, debt reduction, trust fund sweeps, and targeted reductions in agency positions. Major priorities included K-12 and higher education funding, teacher salary support, school hardening, Everglades and water-quality projects, cancer and behavioral health initiatives, emergency preparedness, law enforcement, corrections staffing and facilities, cybersecurity, transportation, affordable housing, and economic development. Members asked extensive questions about teacher pay, corrections staffing, emergency response reserves, the proposed federal reimbursement for the Everglades detention facility, the Second Amendment sales tax holiday, the animal abuse hotline, and the absence of a specific Hope Florida line item. A major portion of the discussion focused on the Department of Health’s planned changes to the ADAP HIV/AIDS drug assistance program, with public testimony warning that the changes could cut off access to medications for thousands of Floridians and alleging misuse of federal funds. Kelly said she would follow up on several details, including litigation costs, teacher pay comparisons, and ADAP funding questions.

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• Sections 1 through 7 and Section 9 will make changes related to the Tax Expenditure Review Commission
• They would require the Commissioner to convene the first meeting of the Commission, and they would require
• the Tax Expenditure Review Commission report to be submitted to the legislature by February 15th instead
• a targeted opportunity to help babies, especially babies of color, explore their potential, form secure
• of Minnesotans and their families. economic security of Minnesotans and their families and provide a

Bills: HF2730 , HF2257 , HF2768 , HF1932 , HF2437

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: local government debt, municipal bonds, county bonds, capital improvements, public financing, bond issuance, public hearing, notice period, bond guarantee, Minnesota Public Facilities Authority, volume cap, private activity bonds, housing finance, residential rental bonds, LIHTC, low-income housing tax credits, redevelopment, courthouse financing, jail financing, law enforcement center

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• So we have five members, and we have five members of that is a Commission.
• Like earlier, I said, we are a commission type Government over there.
• But the next first step is that Citizen Redistricting Commission.
• But we have a lot of restrictions securing that facility funding.
• Because Los Alamos has job security.

Committee: House House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

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• </c><01:05:51.600><c> of</c> member of the Education Commission of member of the Education Commission
• </c> privileges in the Education Commission privileges in the Education Commission of<01:10:11.760><c
• c> The Education [clears throat] Commission The Education [clears throat] Commission of<01:10:20.320>
• Next, the Security Breach Notice Act...

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• Thank you. in the room wish to speak in support. as matching funds and reimbursements to secure much
• The commission was created by to a 1967 and has only been amended once since 1982.
• The commission plays a prominent role in helping the California Table Grape Commission, grapes around
• With me today on behalf of the California Grape Commission is Taylor Trifle.
• Good morning ma'am, Taylor Trifo on behalf of the California Table Grape Commission in strong support

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Senate file 107, Homeland Security.
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• ><c> receives</c> President, u the commission receives President, u the commission receives those<01:
• So that's all this Fish Commission.

Keywords: 916, all

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• We define hate by the definition that we have also been given in consultation with the Commission on
• And so we've been working very closely with the Commission... ...to combat hate in California.
• And so we've been working very closely with the Commission on Hate and its chair on this definition.
• for entrepreneurs from historically underserved communities. ...and pathways to financial security for
• The bill is supported by First 5 California, Build Up California, California Commission on the Status

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I was originally commissioned as an armor officer, tank driver, back in 1992, and was slated to head
• As a commissioned officer, I'm a little bit, actively serving commissioned officer, I'm a little bit
• Chairman, Senator, we are trained from the moment we become members of the military and commissioned
• Arizona has previously deployed the National Guard resources to support border security operations.
• And so you hold your commission in the Air Force? Is that correct?” “I do. Yep.” “Okay. Got it.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Director Nominations held a confirmation hearing for John Connolly, the current Adjutant General and Director of the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA). Connolly described his background in the Army, National Guard, and military law, and outlined DEMA’s dual mission of supporting the Arizona National Guard and emergency management. He emphasized readiness, modernization of aging aircraft and facilities, growth in capabilities such as drones and electronic warfare, partnerships to restore helicopter training at Silver Bell, and stewardship of resources. He also discussed DEMA’s border-related missions, including Task Force Safe at Nogales, counter-drug operations, and use of artificial intelligence to monitor drone activity and build a common operating picture for law enforcement. Committee members questioned Connolly about his interview and vetting process, his role in emergency management, disaster response in Gila County, support for rural counties and tribes, and services for Guard members and families through the Integrated Resilience Operations Center. Several members pressed him on military discipline, lawful orders, classified information, and the distinction between war and hostilities. Senator Rogers focused on chain of command, combat readiness, and whether Connolly’s JAG background prepared him to lead a combat-oriented force; Connolly responded that his role is to provide ready forces, follow civilian authority, and ensure troops have training, equipment, and family support. He also said he had experience advising commanders and teaching lawful versus unlawful orders. A major point of contention came when members questioned Connolly about the 2021 COVID-19 vaccination mandate for the Guard and whether he had treated it as unlawful or unconstitutional. Connolly said it was a lawful order at the time and that exemption processes existed under the regulations. The hearing also turned to immigration enforcement, emergency powers, and whether the Guard should support ICE; Connolly said the Guard is a support function and would respond to a direct request through the governor, but he could not identify a specific scenario in the abstract. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing, and the committee appeared to continue its review after testimony and questioning.

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• At first glance, this might sound appealing: security, resilience, control, and all that.
• Chair, members, House Bill 2750 establishes the Arizona-Sonora Trade Commission.
• House Bill 2750 establishes the Arizona-Sonora Trade Commission.
• In no way is this going to be looked at as competition to the Arizona-Mexico Commission, but I see it
• On safety, security, counterfeits, and unsafe medicine.

Committee: House House International Trade Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee began with a presentation from Berthold Barak Karlich of Benor Capital on investment and innovation from a European perspective. He argued that legacy in trade and innovation is about enabling future generations, not isolation, and highlighted Austria and Europe’s strengths in education, applied research, hidden-champion SMEs, and deep-tech. He also warned against economic nationalism and emphasized that entrepreneurship and cross-border trade create shared interests, peace, and long-term collaboration. In response to questions, he said Arizona had impressed him as a strong, international deep-tech hub, and he expressed interest in learning more about opportunities there. The committee then considered HB 2746, which creates a study committee on trade offices under the Arizona Commerce Authority to review existing trade offices, gather stakeholder input, and report recommendations by December 31, 2028. Members discussed oversight of Arizona’s trade offices in countries including Mexico, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Romania, and Germany, and the sponsor said the bill would help evaluate effectiveness while identifying new opportunities. The bill received a due pass recommendation on a 7-0 vote. HB 2750, which establishes the Arizona-Sonora Trade Commission with legislative appointees, also received a due pass recommendation after members discussed its role as a complement to executive-branch efforts; it passed 5-1 with one present. The committee next heard HB 4036, a bill restricting the sale and distribution of compounded GLP-1 weight-loss drugs made with certain bulk drug substances and authorizing inspections by the State Board of Pharmacy. Supporters, including Novo Nordisk and the Partnership for Safe Medicines, argued the bill would address unsafe imported ingredients, impurities, misleading advertising, and a surge in mass compounding that they said exceeds the intent of compounding law. Opponents from the Arizona Pharmacy Association, compounding pharmacists, and a physician argued the bill would burden lawful compounders, raise costs, reduce access, and could harm patients who rely on compounded medications. After extensive debate, the committee failed to pass HB 4036 on a 5-5 vote. Finally, the committee took up HB 2765, as amended by a strike-everything amendment creating a vapor product manufacturer licensing framework, fees, penalties, and Department of Revenue oversight. The sponsor said the measure was intended to address illegal smuggling of vape products and protect children, while opponents argued it would burden lawful businesses and that the real problem was illicit actors outside the regulated market. The transcript ends during the discussion of this bill, before a final vote is recorded.

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• You have resources to go ahead and improve the fields, to secure fencing, and then also to work on the
• billion and 6,000 projects that are held in abeyance, the intent of the resources here, if we're to secure
• I'm hoping if these funds, any portion of them, I'm hoping if these funds, any portion of them, are secured
• that as an incremental and/or one of the phase amounts depending on the amount, if we're able to secure
• And you know your county commission.

Bills: SB211 , SB131 , SB183 , SB222 , SB246 , SB254

Committee: Senate Senate Health & Public Affairs

Keywords: appropriation, local government, Las Vegas, Rodriguez Park, public facilities, zoning reform, building regulations, residential apartments, commercial use, multigenerational housing, local government authority, healthcare, urgent care, emergency services, feasibility study, medical facilities, physician training, medical residency, New Mexico, massage therapy

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• Um, again, it's really creating that informed choice so that those that do want to be able to secure
• to</c><01:18:29.199><c> be</c><01:18:29.360><c> able</c><01:18:29.520><c> to</c><01:18:29.760><c> secure
• </c><01:18:30.719><c> um</c> do want to be able to secure um do want to be able to secure um vaccinations
• 29.040><c> um,</c><01:46:29.360><c> campaign</c><01:46:29.760><c> spending</c><01:46:30.080><c> commission
• ,</c> with um, campaign spending commission, with um, campaign spending commission, they<01:46:30.639

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• This legislation reflects the thoughtful recommendations of the commission on Community College Finance
• Um, at this, at this point in time, uh, I believe that, uh, we are feeling, uh, very secure with the
• Uh, ma'am, are you familiar with the Joint Commission Medical Program? OK, great.
• Texas institutions for the most part, use the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission
• Taking on a project like this is not new to the Texas Facilities Commission.

Committee: House Higher Education

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• We are about to initiate our Oil Conservation Commission, our state-level rule filing to start.
• Chair and the Commission. My name is Kerry.
• All right, so we are moving on to the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department. Yeah.
• So you're the director of the whole state, state director, Homeland Security Department.
• It also means we can start the process for them to get a security clearance.

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation from the Environment Department on PFAS contamination in private wells in La Cienega, Santa Fe County. Staff said the plume likely came from historic use of firefighting foam associated with airport and National Guard fire-training activities, with possible additional contribution from septic systems and consumer products. They described the contamination as affecting about 200 private wells, the short-term response of providing residential filters through a $2 million legislative appropriation, and ongoing work to define the plume’s full extent, identify responsible parties, and consider longer-term regional water solutions. Members asked about filter costs, replacement schedules, disposal of used cartridges, follow-up testing, health studies, and whether cleanup or containment had begun; the department said cleanup would follow once the plume is fully mapped and that DOH is soliciting interest in a blood study. The committee also discussed the need to track disposal of PFAS filters and the possibility of broader statewide capacity for similar work. The committee then took up abandoned uranium mine cleanup. NMED and EMNRD staff reviewed the new uranium mine reclamation program created by HB 164, the state dashboard tracking sites, and the FY26 appropriation of $20 million for neglected contaminated sites, of which $12 million is being used for neglected uranium mines and the remainder for other contaminated sites. They said six contractors were hired, three priority sites in Grant County are moving forward quickly, and additional sites are being prepared for possible FY27 work. Members pressed for details on how funds are spent, why the revolving fund remains unfunded, how federal, state, tribal, and landowner requirements are coordinated, where contaminated material will be moved, and whether cleanup could also address homes built with contaminated materials. Staff said the work is governed by multiple regulatory layers, that the state is seeking an additional $25 million for FY27-FY28 plus a time extension, and that partnerships with tribes would require longer-term agreements. The committee also discussed federal cleanup efforts and the new Good Samaritan law, with members urging stronger advocacy for New Mexico sites, including tribal lands, and asking whether the Attorney General should pursue legal action against federal parties responsible for legacy contamination. Staff explained that some sites are already covered by settlement funds tied to responsible parties, while neglected sites are those with no responsible party and no other cleanup program. The committee then heard from EMNRD on Class VI carbon sequestration primacy. Staff said New Mexico currently has no operating Class VI wells, about 27 Class II acid-gas injection wells are operating, and only a small number might be candidates for conversion. They explained that the state’s primacy application would require more public outreach than federal rules alone, and that cost estimates for post-injection site care are based on long planning horizons, with some costs borne by operators and some by the state after closure. No votes were taken on the substantive items discussed; the committee approved the prior meeting minutes and took a brief recess between presentations.

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• Kentucky Fire Commission 739 K2050 and 2140.
• John Wood, outside the fire commission.
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Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and then took up several administrative regulations. The first was an Office of the Attorney General regulation creating an online submission process for an annual certification report to replace prior quarterly notarized certification forms; there were no amendments or questions. The main discussion centered on Personnel Cabinet regulations 101 KAR 2:034, 2:102, 3:015, and 3:045, which include staff-suggested technical amendments and address state employee compensation and leave. The compensation provisions clarify salary and rehiring/demotion rules, increase critical position premiums from one to three, and update weekend premium and ACE award practices. The leave provisions would provide up to six weeks of paid leave per 10-year interval for birth, adoption, foster placement, or a serious health condition, and allow one paid adverse-weather day per year with supervisor approval. Staff explained that annual and sick leave already accrue and roll over, and that the new six-week benefit was intended as an additional enhancement tied to the 10-year and 20-year sick-leave milestones.

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• start, grow, and invest in California, including things like site selection, permit streamlining, securing
• We’re also asking for three permanent staff to the California Film Commission to help manage the film
• And we secured the James B.
• The California Film Commission, under the GoBiz office, requests $472,000 to support three permanent
• Liam Adrono, deputy director of the tax credit program at the California Film Commission.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• our cyber security efforts.
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Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Finance received an informational briefing from the Department of Law Enforcement on its priorities following the January 1 transfer of law enforcement assets into the department, including the sheriff’s division, narcotics enforcement, criminal investigations, homeland security, and the inspector general’s office. DLE said its goals are to improve public safety, accountability, communications, training, and standards. The department outlined planned initiatives such as stronger federal partnerships, narcotics and gun-violence enforcement, an agricultural crime unit, traffic and commercial vehicle enforcement, an explosive/fireworks enforcement section, gun buybacks, new police facilities in the airport area, Aahu, and the leeward side, a state training center, upgraded law-enforcement IT, and efforts to narrow salary gaps with county departments to improve recruitment. A major portion of the discussion focused on illegal fireworks enforcement after the recent explosion tragedy. DLE said its current task force is small and relies on ad hoc support from HPD, the Attorney General’s office, criminal investigations, and sheriffs, which is not sustainable. The department requested eight FTEs for the effort—one administrator, two clerical staff, and six investigators—plus funding for a laboratory, equipment, storage, disposal, vehicles, safety gear, and a criminalist. DLE said the explosive enforcement section would use an existing facility and that the initial lab startup cost is about $2 million. Members asked for follow-up materials, and DLE said it would send the explosive enforcement forms and additional details to the Finance and Judiciary chairs. Members also questioned staffing vacancies, interagency coordination, and whether new specialized units could be filled. DLE said it has about 119 vacancies and that recruitment is hindered by a roughly $28,000 starting pay gap with county police departments; academy classes are down to about 12 to 14 recruits. The department said it is streamlining hiring, using QR-code recruitment, and hopes specialized units will attract applicants. On coordination, DLE said it works closely with HPD and other agencies on operations such as fireworks enforcement and public events, and that DOCARE remains a case-by-case partner but is not currently moving into DLE. The committee also received updates on the Silver Alert program, which is nearing rollout with county MOUs and a coordinator expected later in the month, the special duty officer program, which is being moved to a web-based vendor-managed system at no cost to the department, and the SaferWatch school safety system, which is being deployed statewide with annual software costs of $3,500 per school in the first year and $2,500 thereafter. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• He has successfully represented both commissions before the New Jersey Supreme Court...
• He has successfully represented both commissions before the New Jersey Supreme Court and U.S.
• of the... ...redistricting plan that expanded minority representation, the Waterfront Commission of
• Even my hometown school has cut its security guard. Budgets show what you care about.
• Free, fair, and secure elections are the foundation of our democracy.

Keywords: 1146, all