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• was available to students but little to no staff were trained, and on some campuses even campus security
• or on on some campuses not<00:04:17.919> even<00:04:18.199> campus<00:04:18.639> security
• /c><00:04:19.519> had<00:04:19.840> access<00:04:20.160> to not even campus security
• had access to not even campus security had access to nck<00:04:20.880> Zone<00:04:21.120>
• importantly 80% of graduates secured importantly 80% of graduates secured employment<00:54:07.920

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The change is to remove it from the director of Homeland Security, which is the Minnesota Department
• of Homeland Security, to just the department, and then to add the local representatives, local county
• For many local governments, especially in rural areas, securing necessary funds for these upgrades is
• For many local governments, especially in rural areas, securing necessary funds for these upgrades is
• This is particularly concerning with their safety and security with the rise of digital technology.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Can we really afford to have Homeland Security come and shut down hemp stores? I don't think we do.
• Last summer, we implemented a security team for our retail store.
• of Public Safety's T.O.P.S. program, Texas Online Private Security.
• Two of those have obtained their level two security officer certification after being hired.
• With our visibly secure retail environment, our staff, our customers, and our business neighbors.

Bills: SB3, SB810, SB965, SB1073, SB1119, SB1505, SB 3

Keywords: Texas Education Code, public schools, school district, open-enrollment charter school, teacher speech, employee speech, biological sex, pronouns, gender identity, retaliation, discipline, workplace protections, school personnel, education policy, LGBTQ, transgender, charter schools, SB 965, religious speech, prayer

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• <00:36:22.200> water<00:36:22.560> security are essential to a secure water security
• are essential to a secure water security for<00:36:23.760> our<00:36:24.079> future<00
• That is essential to ensure water security for future generations to come.
• That is essential to ensure water security for future generations to come.
• We're very sensitive to the security of our water supply.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The informational briefing focused on the City and County of Honolulu’s effort to site a replacement landfill for Oahu before the Waimanalo Gulch landfill closes in 2028. Chair Nicole Lowen and other legislators opened the meeting by framing the issue as important statewide and encouraging recycling, composting, and proper use of the curbside bins. The city’s Department of Environmental Services, led by Director Roger Babcock and Deputy Director Mike O’Keefe, then presented the background and siting process. ENV explained the legal and technical constraints that shaped the search, including the 2019 Land Use Commission decision requiring closure of Waimanalo Gulch by March 2, 2028, and the 2020 Act 73 restrictions on landfill siting near residences, schools, hospitals, conservation districts, airports, and tsunami inundation areas. They said a landfill advisory committee reviewed six candidate sites in 2021-2022 and rejected them because they fell within the Board of Water Supply’s no-pass zone. After further evaluation and an extension of the naming deadline, the city selected a site in central Oahu near Wahiawa, on agricultural land currently used as a Dole pineapple field. City officials said the selected site was chosen as the best of the evaluated options and, in their view, could be permitted under state and federal law. They described planned environmental protections, including a modern sanitary landfill design with double liners, leachate collection systems, monitoring wells, and post-closure monitoring, and said the existing Waimanalo Gulch landfill has operated for 35 years without leachate leaks. They also emphasized that the site would still require a special use permit, Department of Health approvals, an environmental impact statement, and other public permitting processes, and that public engagement would continue over the next several years.

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• The Senate Committee on Border Security will now come to order. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
• Members, if there is no further business before the Senate Committee on Border Security, we stand in

Summary: The Senate Committee on Border Security met, established a quorum, and took up House Bill 180 by Representative Guillen, sponsored by Senator Birdwell. Senator Birdwell moved to report the bill to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The committee voted on the motion by roll call. Senators Birdwell, Flores, and Hinojosa of Nueces voted aye, while Senator Eckhardt voted nay; one member was not recorded as voting. The motion passed 4 ayes to 1 nay, and the bill was favorably reported to the Senate. The chair noted that the bill was not eligible for local consideration and would go to the floor. With no further business, the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• <02:28:49.200> additional have um tried to secure additional have um tried to secure additional
• committed patients who currently reside at the secure psychiatric unit, the House did add $5,000.
• uh<02:33:16.880> addition security or maximum security uh addition security or maximum security
• <02:33:26.399> The at the secure psychiatric unit. The at the secure psychiatric unit.
• <02:34:28.080> Um the hospital and campus security. Um the hospital and campus security.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Senate Committee on Border Security will now come to order. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
• you for your attention, for those that are present. come before the Senate Committee on Board of Security

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• people. security that ultimately protect people.
• ,<02:20:28.880> help add at least one layer of security, help add at least one layer of security
• This creates a false sense of security for families.
• I false sense of security for families.
• <04:05:37.520> deposits, to be on site, um, security deposits, to be on site, um, security

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• application have a higher success rate application have a higher success rate in<00:08:04.800> securing
• another governmental<00:27:20.559> unit<00:27:21.200> concerning<00:27:22.080> security
• ...governmental unit concerning security costs.
• be funded festivals that are going to be funded where<00:28:00.240> the<00:28:00.480> security
• are<00:28:01.440> going<00:28:01.679> to<00:28:02.799> uh where the security

Bills: HF4148

Keywords: Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Outdoor Heritage Fund, executive director, natural resources, conservation, wetlands, prairies, forests, wildlife habitat, fish and game, bipartisan hiring, interview panel, legislative branch, Minnesota Statutes 97A.056, administrative expenses, nonpartisan staff, council governance, environment and natural resources

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• 00:34:04.320> safely<00:34:04.720> handle<00:34:04.960> and<00:34:05.200> securely
• <00:34:05.679> store to safely handle and securely store to safely handle and securely store
• :46:55.200> funds<00:46:55.520> for<00:46:55.839> physical<00:46:56.319> security
• against funds for physical security against funds for physical security upgrades<00:46:57.359>
• measures that would be security measures that would be something<00:58:30.720> that<00:58:30.960

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 3433 and House File 3402 together, both aimed at restricting assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines. The bill authors described the measures as bans on the sale and possession of enumerated military-style semi-automatic weapons and magazines over 10 rounds, while allowing current owners to keep firearms through a BCA certification process. They framed the bills as a response to the Annunciation School shooting and broader gun violence, emphasizing public support and the need to act to protect children and communities. Testimony in support came from Annunciation families and a Hennepin Healthcare emergency physician. Survivors and family members described the shooting’s aftermath in personal detail, including the death of children, severe injuries, long-term trauma, and ongoing medical treatment. They argued that the type of weapon mattered because it increased the speed and severity of the attack, and that limiting access to these weapons could slow future mass shootings and save lives. The physician said the injuries he treated showed how high-velocity rifles cause far greater tissue damage and urged swift action to limit access. Opposition testimony came from the Minnesota Gun Owners Law Center and the NRA. They argued the bills would not have prevented the Annunciation shooting, contended that the 1994 federal assault weapons ban did not reduce crime, and said the legislation would likely face constitutional challenges because the firearms and magazines are in common use and protected by the Second Amendment. They also raised concerns about the bill’s grandfathering, registration, renewal, inspection, storage, and ammunition restrictions, and suggested lawmakers should instead focus on mental health intervention and other upstream causes of violence. The hearing ended with the committee moving into member discussion; no vote or final action was taken in the excerpt.

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• Is it something along the lines of provided security and the cost?
• Is there a sharing of security costs that's part of the determination of whether you allow them to speak
• specialists, our homeland security analysts—are providing a safe and secure environment here at the
• We have a very robust Homeland Security Division of analysts, plus we have undercover agents.
• From my experience organizing events, I have also learned the importance of proper security... ...and

Summary: The joint Senate and House Select Committee on Civil Discourse and Freedom of Speech in Higher Education convened for its first public hearing, adopted its proposed rules without objection, and framed the hearing as an organizational, invited-testimony-only session. Members repeatedly condemned political violence and the assassination of Charlie Kirk, saying the committee was created in response to concerns about civil discourse, intimidation, and hostility on college campuses. Several members emphasized that the goal was not to suppress speech but to protect open expression while maintaining order, due process, and institutional accountability. The first witness, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Commissioner Wyn Rosser, outlined implementation of Senate Bill 37. He described the General Education Advisory Committee, which is reviewing broad core-curriculum knowledge and skills and may recommend reducing the current 42-hour core, while leaving review of specific courses to individual institutions. He also explained the new Office of the Ombudsman, the board’s role in supporting it, and existing training and certification requirements for governing board members. Members asked about enforcement tools, transparency, and whether the ombudsman would investigate complaints involving censorship, retaliation, or political bias; Rosser said some enforcement exists in certain laws, but he deferred on the exact scope of the ombudsman’s investigatory authority and on issues outside the agency’s role. University of Texas at Austin President Jim Davis testified that UT Austin supports free speech, academic freedom, and civil discourse, and he described three areas of focus: speech on campus grounds, classroom discourse, and how people treat one another. He said the university enforces time, place, and manner rules, expects professors to present alternative views on controversial topics, and has created internal reporting and appeal processes for students and faculty. Members questioned him about heckler’s veto incidents, protests, off-campus participants, complaints about professors, hate speech, and whether the university would protect speakers and students from disruption or unfair targeting. Davis said the university would not tolerate disruptions, would use due process and factual review, and is working to align campus practices with the new law and regents’ expectations. Ricky Adam Jr. of Turning Point USA’s Club America described the group’s campus and high-school organizing, praised Charlie Kirk’s approach to open debate, and said the organization is expanding in Texas. He raised concerns about school administrators and a counselor at an Early College High School in Killeen allegedly interfering with a student club and withholding footage, and committee members said they would seek information and, if necessary, use legislative process to investigate. Members from both chambers reiterated support for free speech, criticized political violence and campus suppression of viewpoints, and stressed that future hearings would continue examining implementation and enforcement issues.

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• But as I grew up, I realized that that roof provided me housing security, that trailer provided for me
• housing security.
• I had that housing security.
• Next, this bill creates new legal pathways to secure caregiving for children, including.
• Are we then going to start funding to have security in the parking lots?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• box that someone would have to uh secure box that someone would have to go<01:13:45.440> around
• The fund would be secured.
• The fund would be secured.<01:19:06.560> Uh<01:19:07.199> decals<01:19:07.760> are
• c><01:19:07.920> immaterial secured.
• Uh decals are immaterial secured.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on SB 63, a bill described by Senator Tim Lang and other supporters as a technical correction to the rooms and meals tax distribution formula. Lang said the bill would clarify that the Division of Travel and Tourism’s 3.15% promotional allocation is taken from gross rooms-and-meals revenue before the 30% municipal reimbursement fund is calculated, which he argued restores the intended 2009/2021 structure and avoids an unintended loss to tourism marketing. Committee members raised questions about whether the bill actually changes section one or instead addresses DRA’s interpretation, and whether the measure could be affected by the budget process or HB 2. Jessica Keeler of Ski New Hampshire testified in strong support, saying the bill would preserve the promotional budget formula that had been in place since 2009 and that the 2019 revision effectively reduced the promotional allocation by placing the municipal share first. She said tourism promotion has helped increase visitation, revenues, and jobs, and warned that without a fix, the joint promotional program and other tourism efforts could be cut in future budgets. She also said the bill would not change the current year’s tourism budget but would matter for future cycles. Mike Summers of the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association also supported SB 63, calling it a correction to the 2021 changes and arguing that state tourism marketing is essential because small businesses cannot reach distant markets on their own. He said the industry has benefited from state promotion, especially after COVID, but is now facing softer occupancy rates, lower Canadian visitation, and financial strain from debt and operating costs. Summers said the industry cannot make up for major tourism budget cuts on its own and urged maintaining or increasing travel and tourism funding. No vote or final action was taken at the hearing.

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• That kind of unpredictability is devastating, not just financially, but for our sense of security as
• That kind of unpredictability is devastating, not just financially, but for our sense of security as
• we would likely still have our policy today. stating not just financially, but for our sense of security

Summary: The Assembly Insurance Committee met to consider several insurance-related bills, with SB 1301 by Senator Allen and SB 876 by Senator Padilla receiving the most discussion. SB 1301 would reform residential property insurance non-renewals by requiring clearer written explanations, giving policyholders a chance to fix identified issues, and limiting non-renewals based on unreasonable grounds. The bill was supported by consumer advocates, fire survivors, local officials, and several organizations, while insurers said they had worked extensively with the author and were moving to neutral, though they still raised implementation and proprietary-information concerns. The committee voted to pass SB 1301 as amended to Appropriations, with the roll left open briefly before the bill was declared out. SB 876 would overhaul wildfire and disaster claims handling by requiring updated replacement-cost estimates, stronger extended replacement-cost and building-code coverage options, faster status updates when adjusters change, and other consumer protections. Supporters included the Department of Insurance, United Policyholders, consumer groups, and local representatives, who argued the bill addresses underinsurance, delays, and inconsistent claims handling exposed by recent wildfires. Several industry groups said recent amendments resolved major concerns and moved them to neutral, while the California Fair Plan remained respectfully opposed pending further review. The committee approved SB 876 as amended to Judiciary, again leaving the roll open briefly before finalizing the vote. The committee also took up a consent item, SB 536 by Senator Archuleta, which was approved unanimously to Appropriations. Other bills listed at the start of the hearing, SB 555 and SB 795, were pulled at the request of the authors and were not heard.

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• So this home rule petition asks for time so we can establish appropriate zoning, secure expert guidance
• So this home rule petition asked for time so we can establish appropriate zoning, secure expert guidance
• this project, we are ruining access to our farmland, and it’s messing with our Massachusetts food security

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government held a hybrid hearing on late-filed bills and formal petitions, with testimony focused mainly on Senate Bill 3026 and House Bill 5294. The committee heard from legislators and local officials about S. 3026, which would give equal voting access in a six-town regional school district process. Testifiers from the Sixth Town Regional Planning Board and local select boards said the current voting setup is unfair because one town can vote during normal polling hours while others have a narrower voting window, and they argued the bill would ensure equal voter opportunity for a major regional school decision amid declining enrollment and financial pressure on the districts. The committee also heard extensive testimony on H. 5294, a Worthington home rule petition seeking a one-year solar moratorium. Worthington officials, residents, and advocates said the town is facing multiple large-scale solar and battery storage proposals and lacks the staff, legal resources, emergency response capacity, and technical expertise to evaluate them. Witnesses raised concerns about fire risk, groundwater and drinking water impacts, forest and wildlife impacts, decommissioning, and the effect on rural character and farmland, while emphasizing that the moratorium was framed as a planning tool rather than opposition to clean energy. Several speakers said the state’s solar siting and approval process is too complex and top-down for small rural towns, and that volunteer boards are being asked to manage industrial-scale projects without adequate support. One witness from a statewide group said Worthington’s situation reflects broader problems across western Massachusetts and urged the committee to address solar siting more broadly in a future session. The hearing concluded after testimony and committee questions, with no votes or final actions taken during the meeting.

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• This is before the full implementation of HR1, which caused secure in 2025.
• As Medicare costs have risen by 10% and inflation has increased by 3.3% while Social Security benefits
• As this population grows, so does the need for policies that help them remain secure and supported.

Summary: The Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee met as a subcommittee, then later established a quorum and heard several tax-related bills. Chair Gibson reviewed committee procedures, including the suspense file for bills with revenue impacts over $150,000. SB 881 by Sen. McNerney would extend the farmer-to-food-bank tax credit through 2032 and the emergency food for families voluntary tax contribution through 2033; supporters from food banks, agricultural groups, local governments, and climate organizations said it would reduce food waste and help address food insecurity, with no opposition on the record. The bill was moved to suspense. SB 1406 by Sen. McNerney would target the so-called Montana tax loophole used to avoid California vehicle taxes and fees; supporters said it would recover up to $20 million annually and improve enforcement, while an opposition group warned the shell-company language could affect legitimate small businesses and passive owners. That bill was also sent to suspense. SB 1349 by Sen. Gonzalez would direct the Legislative Analyst’s Office to review major state tax expenditures and evaluate whether they are meeting their intended goals. Supporters, including the California Teachers Association, tax reform advocates, school employees, and local governments, argued that California’s roughly $94 billion in annual tax expenditures need more accountability, especially given the state’s budget pressures. The committee approved SB 1349 on a due-pass-as-amended motion to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. The committee also approved two consent items, SB 1436 and SB 1437, on a due-pass motion. Later, SB 1249 by Sen. Richardson proposed a $3,000 tax deduction for seniors ages 86 to 90 through 2032, with supporters from LeadingAge California saying it would help older adults cope with rising costs; the bill was referred to suspense. SB 1151 by Sen. Cervantes would codify infant formula as a food product for sales tax exemption purposes; the author and supporters said it would protect families from uncertainty and preserve tax relief for an essential product. Members discussed the high cost of formula, and the bill passed on a due-pass-as-amended motion to Appropriations. The committee then completed its business and adjourned.

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• I know that there have been some pretty significant security concerns.
• We have certainly faced challenges and will continue to face challenges operating the one secure Treatment
• I am really impressed with what we've been able to do in terms of safety and security for both staff

Keywords: 914, all

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• Good morning, Hayden Tallman with Californians for Water Security, a broad coalition of labor, business
• funding, it would really impact our counties' ability to do a good job and maintain the integrity and security
• reinforce existing state law and require the implementation of technology to protect the privacy and security

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee heard a regular order agenda with 101 bills and first took up AB 2215, which would extend the time for the Department of Water Resources to fully develop its State Water Project water rights. The author and supporters argued it would improve water reliability and affordability for millions of Californians and could save ratepayers money, while opponents said it would bypass the Water Board’s administrative process, set a precedent for other water rights holders, and potentially facilitate costly projects like the Delta Conveyance Project. The bill was moved on a do pass vote, with Mr. Hoover voting no and Ms. Krell not voting. The committee then approved two consent calendars and heard several bills with little or no opposition. These included AB 2038 on extending insurance nonrenewal/cancellation protections for wildfire victims; AB 2322 on clarifying which commercial, industrial, or institutional sites are subject to municipal stormwater permits; AB 1794 on direct home shipment of enteral nutrition; AB 1696 on clarifying that nurse midwives do not need physician supervision within their scope of practice; AB 1860 on allowing county offices of education to use design-build methods; AB 1876 on codifying nondiscrimination protections in health care; AB 2281 on election cybersecurity resources; AB 2448 on protecting sensitive medical records and reproductive health data; AB 1994 on providing victims with information about federal immigration relief options; and AB 1829 on expanding how CalWORKs community college funds may be used to support student parents. Most were supported by sponsoring organizations and related stakeholders, with limited opposition noted on AB 1696 and AB 2281. The committee also placed a large suspense calendar on approval, listing dozens of additional bills, and then opened public comment on bills not heard that day. No members of the public came forward, and the hearing was adjourned. Several bills were reported out on roll call votes, with some members not voting or voting no on particular measures, but the transcript does not provide full vote tallies for each bill.

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• Welcome to the last meeting of the Military Affairs and Border Security Committee for the year, and for
• If there are no corrections, allowed objection, the Military Affairs and Border Security Committee minutes
• identify incarcerated veterans and collaborate with the Arizona Department of Veterans Services for secure

Bills: HB2620, HB2960

Keywords: homeless veterans, emergency shelters, state funding, veterans' services, grant distribution, veterans, treatment court, rehabilitation, recidivism, mental health, substance abuse, 1182, all

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• Our Voice, Our Vote, if you stand today, they're here advocating for housing affordability and security
• President Trump for bringing ICE and TSA together to help all citizens in the airports get through security
• Help all citizens in the airport get through security faster and get to where they need to go safely.

Keywords: 1182, all