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• It addresses long-term planning for transmission infrastructure in the ERCOT region.
• We believe it's a consensus bill. that asks the PUC to develop, through rulemaking, an alternative to
• Projects, economic development projects are highly energy-intensive, and what we do now has worked to
• As been discussed, these credits are driving nuclear restarts, upgrades, and over 30 new development
• And we have to develop a domestic industry to ensure that we are competitive both internationally and

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• And a few years ago, there was a plan developed to pre-fund that benefit, and the state's share of that
• Just some follow-up: infrastructure, because our schools, you know, we have a set budget, Proposition
• But then there's deterioration and some, so infrastructure and our roads and this, that and the other
• affected, that we will again have to fill that mandatory 20%, up to 20%, versus taking care of infrastructure
• But then there's deterioration and some, so infrastructure and our roads and this, that and the other

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• Section C, these are Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act appropriation requests.
• This is to award broadband infrastructure grants to internet service providers as part of the Arkansas
• This is to award broadband infrastructure grants to internet service providers as part of the Arkansas
• The department requests transferring $229,000 from the project development fund to cover salary and match
• The Innovation and Project Development Fund provides support for statewide project governance, shared

Summary: The committee considered several appropriation and transfer requests, beginning with a $273,000 temporary appropriation for the Department of Labor and Licensing to cover administrative costs for its enterprise licensing platform, funded by license and application fees. It then reviewed two large Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act requests: $280 million for the Department of Transportation for the final quarter of the fiscal year, and $195 million for the State Broadband Office to support the Arkansas BEAD broadband grant program, including an extra help position and grants to internet service providers. The broadband item drew extensive questions about awardees, contract amendments, accountability, build-out timelines, backup plans if providers default, the definition of broadband serviceable locations, and the cost per location. The State Broadband Director said no providers had requested amendments, the program would use milestone-based disbursements and a four-year build-out period, and the first tranche would serve 51,566 homes and businesses with $126.1 million in grants. Both Section B and Section C items were approved. In Section D, the committee approved a $458,000 transfer within the Department of Correction from the female work release program to the Tucker Unit water treatment plant, a $25 million transfer within the Department of Education to cover declining enrollment, teacher incentive, school recognition, and Easter Seals funding, and a $229,000 transfer for the Department of Shared Administrative Services to support two project management office positions. The education transfer prompted questions about how declining enrollment funding is calculated, how many districts receive it, and how long districts can continue to receive it; agency staff said 152 districts were on the preliminary list and the formula is based on the prior two-year average ADM compared with the previous year. The committee also gave favorable advice on a proposed $4.7 million loan for the Office of State Technology to implement ServiceNow and related IT modernization tools; agency officials said the loan would be repaid through cost recovery rates over five years and would replace an existing loan that is ending, with expected savings from consolidating applications but no precise savings estimate yet. The committee then reviewed cash fund and federal grant requests, including $200,000 for wage and hour claimant payments, $15 million for unclaimed property claims, $8,000 for a heritage program grant, and $1.1 million for a College and Career Coaches grant to expand services in rural districts. It also reviewed pay plan and budget manual items without objection. The most extensive report discussion focused on the Medicaid trust fund, where DHS and DFA officials said the balance has been declining and that the state may need to add capital back into the fund. Senators and representatives asked about the current balance, the projected year-end level, the role of the $100 million set-aside, the impact of outstanding Medicaid rules from the prior session, and whether future federal funding could help reduce long-term Medicaid costs. Officials said they are still working through more than 10 outstanding rules with CMS and do not yet have a final price tag for those changes. The meeting ended after the reports were reviewed and the committee adjourned.

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• If you take your seats, the Transportation Economic Development Budget Subcommittee will come to order
• You know, space Florida is the state's airspace, finance and development authority.
• also like to highlight that the states invested over half a billion dollars and its spaceport infrastructure
• But that's important because as we look at the infrastructure needs that we have, that's how we want
• And here are what we call our big 6 infrastructure needs you to the infrastructure needs.

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• So first today we have STR73 SD1, uh, requesting the Office of Wellness and Resilience to develop a report
• Uh, we're excited for the opportunity to collaborate with local research researchers to develop evidence-based
• spans about 34 years at DNR, we've never received any complaints about not having this type of infrastructure
• /c><00:17:41.919> uh about not having this type of uh about not having this type of uh infrastructure
• infrastructure in the comfort stations. infrastructure in the comfort stations.

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Summary: The committee heard STR 73 SD1, which requests the Office of Wellness and Resilience to develop a report on the developmental needs of children born during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Office of Wellness and Resilience testified in support, saying it was eager to work with local researchers on evidence-based, community-informed recommendations. Support also came from a Zoom testifier, the Department of Education, and the Hawaii Community Foundation. The testifier emphasized the need for trauma-informed supports for children who were ages zero to five during COVID, especially in communities also affected by the Kilauea eruption and the Maui wildfires. Members discussed the long-term impacts of the pandemic and natural disasters on children, and one member said they would support the measure but vote with reservations because they wanted the phrase “climate crisis” changed to “natural disasters.” The committee adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass the resolution as is, with some members noting reservations. The committee then took up SCR 239 SD1, which asks DAGS, DLNR, and the City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation to provide universal changing accommodations in state and county facilities and parks. DAGS submitted comments, DLNR State Parks testified that it supported the intent but raised concerns about the cost and feasibility of retrofitting existing facilities, noting it has 73 comfort stations statewide, ongoing vandalism and maintenance issues, and possible ADA space conflicts. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Hawaii Disability Rights Center supported the measure, with testimony stressing that accessible changing facilities are important for independence and equity for people with disabilities. In response to questions, DLNR said it had not received complaints about the lack of such infrastructure and that any future installations should be considered in new designs rather than existing facilities. After discussion, the chair moved to defer the resolution, citing budget and implementation concerns and suggesting the issue be revisited in the future with a revised approach and possible needs assessment. The committee agreed to defer SCR 239 SD1 and then adjourned.

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• So it made sense for the state to step forward, take the lead role in developing a tool.
• And in the development of that tool, we started with stakeholder meetings during the development of that
• Economic development model.
• The idea here is not that we're developing a metric that gets everybody to a target.
• Other critical infrastructure was also raised or even relocated.

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• Psychologists may diagnose students and develop responsive processes and plans, provide supports for
• Going forward, it will be vital for PED, school districts, and charter schools to develop consistent
• Ignazi plan that has been developed by the Public Education Department.
• PSB work is grounded in the instructional infrastructure model.
• That is the assessment for our English language development.

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• , facility asset management, environmental management, economic development, and strategic planning.
• Workforce development is something that is an area of the institution I'm very interested in.
• Giles is the Director of Business Development for Transwestern in Houston.
• She's recognized for her contributions to the development and well-being of local students.
• We work a lot on infrastructure around San Antonio and Del Rio on.

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• I could understand infrastructure.
• <00:58:52.440> and our vice president of development and our vice president of development
• months on trying to build back the months on trying to build back the infrastructure. infrastructure.
• infrastructure.
• We've developed this with them.

Bills: SB8

Keywords: utilities, public service commission, energy regulation, appointment, emergency declaration, tax increases, consumer protection, Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:51 Approval of Minutes 00:02:07 Legislator Comments 00:02:18 LIHEAP Public Hearing 00:04:19 PSC Update on RS 26 SB 8 00:32:18 WaterStep Presentation 01:04:08, 958, all

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• maximizing existing infrastructure maximizing existing infrastructure investments,<01:03:55.920>
• Analyze infrastructure needs. Support planning for affordable water.
• <01:08:25.679> Support analyze infrastructure needs.
• Support analyze infrastructure needs.
• As data centers or bofuel development.

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• <00:02:28.319> bonds such as the housing infrastructure bonds such as the housing infrastructure
• University of Minnesota also developed University of Minnesota also developed an<00:22:26.559>
• with HKS architects to further develop with HKS architects to further develop the<01:10:59.600><
• It has the potential to jumpstart additional economic development downtown.
• A strong, thriving development downtown.

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• <00:03:20.640> and<00:03:20.800> working<00:03:21.160> Kentucky development and
• working Kentucky development and working Kentucky families.<00:03:22.800> Over<00:03:23.040>
• And in the development of this legislation, this is something we heard about repeatedly as we talked
• I think the biggest strength is that we're looking at an infrastructure package.
• So, we increase the infrastructure.

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• We should have the same kinds of measures that we have in health care to be and to develop to make sure
• Data-driven policy and workforce development, 16, 20 also tasks the Luis de La part, Florida Mental Health
• They should also develop and routinely and analyze the Behavioral Health Workforce survey with monitoring
• I was raised in a rural county in North Florida and with the love and support of my parents, I developed
• The development of a client driven plan that identifies goals and targets the removal of bears.

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• That's why I'm introducing the bipartisan data center the bipartisan data center infrastructure energy
• From launching astronauts into space to developing new technologies here at home, innovation is part
• investment, and support the development of innovative Support the development of innovative housing
• Community banks are the financial infrastructure of housing in rural America.
• This is the only country in the developed world that has issues so severe as this.

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• I mean, it would be a big economic development thing, I think, for the post office if you have to notify
• Chairman, your Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has in consideration HB 2003. Mr.
• Chairman, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has in consideration HB 2323. Mr.
• Criminalizing the sale of lab-grown meat is a counterproductive action that hinders the development of
• Chair, Representative Travers, I didn't develop the list.

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• , inclusive community. ...development.
• We want to scale as a service provider on this development.
• This has been an economic development project with the city of Fayetteville. ...development team.
• So that initial infrastructure is currently under development.
• We're working with community partners to develop resources.

Summary: The meeting opened with routine business, including approval of the January 13, 2026 minutes, and a brief recognition of Autism Awareness Month. The task force then heard a presentation from the University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions on two student support programs: the Empower Program for non-degree-seeking students ages 18–24 with mild intellectual disabilities, and the Autism Support Program for degree-seeking students with autism. Speakers described academic coaching, peer and career coaching, residential supports, person-centered planning, internships, and scholarship/fee structures, noting that both programs charge a $5,000 per-semester fee and rely on scholarships and fundraising to offset costs. Members asked about dorm arrangements, individualized plans, and how students transition in and out of supports; presenters explained that Empower students remain in the program throughout, while Autism Support Program students may enter or leave services as needed. The committee next heard from Pulaski Technical College’s 3D program, a three-year transition and post-secondary program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities focused on culinary, baking, and hospitality training. Presenters outlined integrated classes with traditional students, faded support over time, internships, and outcomes such as 97 students enrolled since the program began, 57 graduates, strong completion rates, and many graduates obtaining and retaining jobs in the food service industry. Members asked about how success is measured, why rates are not 100 percent, the role of integrated classes, tuition, and community partnerships; staff explained that grading includes technical and professional skills, tuition is $5,700 per semester, and scholarships such as GETS and FAFSA help reduce costs. They also noted plans to expand offerings and pursue accreditation through the Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council. Finally, the task force received a presentation from SLS Community, a Fayetteville nonprofit serving neurodivergent adults through residential supports, supported employment, community activities, and advocacy. Leaders described a long-term vision tied to the Cato Springs mixed-use development, where housing, jobs, clinical services, and community amenities would be integrated in a “live, work, play” model. They discussed a residential program, a new vocational program called Program Forge, community events, and the challenges of the “services cliff” after age 21, especially for adults with complex support needs. Members and parents spoke about the importance of trained direct support professionals, ABA-based supports, and the need for better funding and service models for adults. The meeting ended with announcements about upcoming autism-related events and a request for future discussion on task force appointments and broader issues around ABA oversight and misuse.

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• It could include infrastructure.
• infrastructure to support that. infrastructure to support that.
• Efficiency and Resource Development Efficiency and Resource Development Authority.
• We need to be business development.
• have infrastructure that would have additional<05:07:39.360> costs.

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• That's at the bedrock, so we are now developing that compliance module.
• As we're developing... ...these professional developments, we are kind of using our professional knowledge
• She was critical in helping us develop our implementation. Guide.
• Develop lessons around any topic.
• The technology development cycle is so rapid.

Summary: The Committee on Education Pre-K through 12 held a panel discussion on artificial intelligence in K-12 education. Dr. Maya Israel of the University of Florida gave an overview of AI literacy, emphasizing that AI can support personalized learning, school operations, and teacher efficiency, but also raises concerns about data privacy, overreliance, mental health, and the need for human oversight. She described the Florida K-12 AI Task Force, which has produced guidance on policy, ethics, privacy, cybersecurity, classroom integration, and professional development, and is now working on district surveys, webinars, case studies, and teacher/family resources. Superintendents Van Ayers of Hillsborough County and Kevin Hendrick of Pinellas County described district-level implementation. Hillsborough outlined a governance council, a district AI policy, and an implementation guide; it prohibits generative AI for students below eighth grade, allows limited use for older students with teacher permission and district-vetted tools, and uses models for classroom AI expectations. The district also reported growing student enrollment in AI courses, teacher training through summer academies and quick learns, and pilots with tools such as Magic School and Microsoft Copilot. Pinellas emphasized academic integrity, student data privacy, digital responsibility, and the importance of human interaction in learning; it said state assessments already limit technology use and that districts need clear governance and parent transparency. Committee members asked about whether AI improves academic performance, the risk of student dependence, the possibility of returning to more paper-based testing, and who should set guardrails. Witnesses said reliable achievement data is still limited because the technology is new, though districts reported anecdotal gains in tutoring and early literacy. They also said there is no established statewide baseline for teacher AI training yet, so districts are using professional development, stipends, and partnerships with universities to build capacity. The committee also heard from Drew Andrew of FSU’s Inspire program, who argued that industry is moving faster than schools and that education should focus on teaching how AI works, building teacher confidence, and aligning training with workforce needs. No bills were considered and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, which was adopted.

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• <00:05:05.840> Those water infrastructure projects. Those water infrastructure projects.
• Uh, for that reason it is more important than ever that we pass this infrastructure bill.
• Uh, for that reason it is more important than ever that we pass this infrastructure bill.
• about uh our infrastructure bill um at<00:09:22.920> $1.4<00:09:23.480> billion.
• infrastructure bill. infrastructure bill.

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Summary: Senate leaders and supporters held a press availability focused on passing a state capital investment, or bonding, bill this session. Chair Sandy Pappas said the state has received more than $7 billion in project requests and is pushing for a $1.4 billion bonding package to address infrastructure needs such as clean water, state parks and trails, college and university repairs, sewer capacity for housing growth, and other public facilities. She and other speakers stressed that delaying projects raises costs and that they do not expect a special session, making action before adjournment especially important. Testimony from labor and legislative leaders emphasized the economic benefits of bonding. Anthony Wilkie of SMART Local 10 said public bonding projects create work hours for skilled trades and cited Fraser Hall at the University of Minnesota as an example of a project that employed union members. Senator Nick Frentz argued that bonding supports jobs, especially in greater Minnesota, and highlighted water infrastructure needs, including communities facing manganese contamination and high water rates if they must finance treatment plants alone. Senator Ann Johnson Stewart pointed to PFAS-related water treatment costs in Minnetonka Beach and said she would support higher education and water projects. Majority Leader Erin Murphy said the Senate is working toward the $1.4 billion target, noting the state’s AAA bond rating and the need to keep borrowing costs low. She also said the recent Metro Surge period led to about 4,000 lost construction jobs, strengthening the case for a bill this year. In response to questions, Pappas said negotiations with Senator Housley and House leaders were underway but still early, with no final target set yet; she said staff are preparing project lists and language, and that some items, such as HCMC, may move separately. No formal vote was taken in the exchange, but the speakers expressed optimism about reaching a bipartisan agreement before session end.

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• Sections seven and eight are on data infrastructure and a health system performance tool.
• Uh a site has not yet development work. Uh a site has not yet been<02:03:27.119> located.
• <02:27:41.840> The<02:27:42.080> Senate deteriorated infrastructure.
• The Senate deteriorated infrastructure.
• <02:28:12.160> improvements parks for infrastructure improvements parks for infrastructure

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Summary: The House took up S. 190, a health care cost-containment bill relating to the Green Mountain Care Board, reference-based pricing, and a study of a public employee health benefit authority. The House first suspended rules to take the bill from the notice calendar, then heard committee reports from Health Care, Ways and Means, and Appropriations. The Health Care committee chair described the bill as a strike-all amendment intended to carry out Act 68’s hospital reference-based pricing timeline, saying it would let the Green Mountain Care Board begin implementation for fiscal year 2027, expand reference-based pricing to qualified health plans and the Vermont Education Health Insurance program, and address hospital pricing transparency, outsourcing, and critical access hospital Medicare outpatient cost-sharing issues. Supporters argued the bill would lower insurance costs, help reduce property taxes, and improve hospital sustainability by reducing the need for hospitals to limit access as they approach revenue caps. The Ways and Means committee said the bill could reduce education spending by lowering health care costs for school employees and reported the bill favorably on a 7-4 vote. The Appropriations committee said it reviewed the bill and an amendment, and noted that much of the detailed language would be changed by the appropriations amendment; it also discussed a possible state innovation waiver under the Affordable Care Act. The Health Care committee reported its strike-all amendment favorably on a 10-0 vote. The bill’s provisions were described in detail, including requiring hospitals and insurers to express rates as a percentage of Medicare, setting a path toward national median hospital prices by 2030, limiting certain reimbursements for QHP and VHI plans, requiring a report on hospital outsourcing and provider tax impacts, and creating a public health system performance tool if funding is available. The speaker also noted that the bill would not affect critical access hospitals or Vermont’s Medicare-dependent hospital in the reimbursement cap provisions, and that critical access hospitals were already working with the Green Mountain Care Board on solutions to Medicare outpatient cost-sharing concerns.