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• Kind of necessary function happening happens, uh, and is able to happen without, um, you know, inconveniencing
• both on the trucking side and the restaurant side, I will make a comment that it is an essential function
• to, it's an essential function and necessary.
• So I mean, how would that, how would that functionally work?
• If we are a sovereign state and a functional republic, it's incumbent on the federal system to reimburse

Bills: HB 246, HB 796, HB 1056, HB 1544, HB 1846, HB 2001, HB 2618, HB 2625, HB 2869, HB 2898, HB 3069, HB 3114, HB 3157, HB 3228, HJR 98

Keywords: federal directives, state authority, Tenth Amendment, government enforcement, local governance, gold standard, legal tender, currency, transactional currency, financial transactions, electronic payment systems, state finance, regulatory compliance, electric trucks, charging infrastructure, advisory council, transportation, sustainability, criminal penalties, official information

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Summary: The Senate Land Use Committee met in hybrid format but did not have a quorum, so it did not approve minutes or take formal votes. The committee first heard House Bill 457, which would raise the appraisal threshold for certain DELDOT real property dispositions from $10,000 to $25,000 to match federal highway standards and reduce the time and cost of selling small surplus properties. There was little discussion and no public comment on that bill, and the chair indicated it would be circulated. The committee then took up House Bill 451, which would codify a disparate impact framework under Delaware’s Fair Housing Act. The bill was described as clarifying that housing policies or practices can violate the law even without discriminatory intent if they have an unjustified discriminatory effect on a protected class, using a burden-shifting test similar to federal law. The sponsor and DHSA said the measure was intended to preserve fair housing protections amid uncertainty at the federal level, and an additional amendment was discussed that would delay implementation for 180 days and require DHSR, with DSA and stakeholders, to conduct outreach, education, and training. Public testimony was divided. Supporters, including Housing Alliance Delaware, YWCA Delaware, and the Delaware Human and Civil Rights Commission, said the bill would protect against discriminatory outcomes, align state law with longstanding fair housing principles, and preserve recourse if federal enforcement changes. Opponents and housing-provider groups, including the Delaware Association of Realtors, Greater Wilmington Housing Providers, and the Delaware Apartment Association, argued the bill could create liability for neutral policies, rely on statistical outcomes landlords cannot easily measure, and increase litigation and costs; several asked for more time, a right-to-cure process, or further amendments. The committee adjourned without taking a formal vote.

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• It creates a functional firearm registry accessible to state agents without warrant or cause, imposes
• <02:36:20.512>the <02:36:21.008>word <02:36:21.504>of <02:36:22.000>functional
• without using the word of functional without using the word of functional firearm <02:36:23.150>

Keywords: 981, all

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• The board has moved to an advisory capacity and we have competent administrative functions provided by
• advisory capacity and we have competent capable<00:04:04.239> administrative<00:04:04.959> functions
• capable administrative functions capable administrative functions provided<00:04:05.840> by

Bills: HB150

Keywords: improvement district, special assessment, assessment lien, public infrastructure, bond financing, bond interest rate, county commission, tax assessor, tax collector, judge of probate, ad valorem tax, tax lien, tax sale, foreclosure, delinquent taxes, municipal finance, public improvements, infrastructure financing, collection enforcement, property lien

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• BEEN LARGER THAT WE HAD IN 2023 FOR EXAMPLE SO IT DOESN'T SURPRISE ME WE ARE SEEING THAT, THAT'S A FUNCTION
• SO YOU USE YOUR KEYBOARD AND YOUR FUNCTION KEYS THAT ARE AT THE TOP THAT YOU PROBABLY HAVEN'T USED IN
• DIVISION OF TREASURY AND THAT'S WHO'S USING THE CASH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SO PALM IS ALIVE BUT THE FUNCTIONALITY
• SORT OF THING AND OF COURSE PAYROLL AND THEN THE DATA WAREHOUSE, THESE ARE THE THINGS COMING, THOSE FUNCTIONS

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• Um, and so we're going to ask them to function somewhat like a conference committee functions, uh, asking
• Um, and so we're going to ask them to function somewhat like a conference committee functions, uh, asking

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We should be focusing on the basic function of state government.
• /c><00:04:08.080> on<00:04:08.879> the<00:04:09.200> basic<00:04:09.599> function
• <00:04:10.000> of be focusing on the basic function of be focusing on the basic function of

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Is there something you can do today to help your body function well and your spirit to be free?
• to<00:01:13.640> help<00:01:13.799> your<00:01:14.000> body<00:01:14.320> function
• to help your body function to help your body function well<00:01:16.560> and<00:01:16.720

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Safety functions and provide instances where these resources prepare us for college and life beyond.
• board meetings, they don't understand the language, they're navigating a system that's actually functioning
• They're functioning legally within the way that the system is supposed to work.

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• But they're working within a system that was never designed to function as one.
• But they're working within a system that was never designed to function as one.
• JPAs function because participation is voluntary.
• JPA's function because participation is voluntary.
• These are practical, targeted adjustments that help the law function as intended.

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of local government and housing-related bills, with testimony often centered on regional coordination, permitting reform, and local control. SB 802 by Senator Ashby would require Sacramento-area jurisdictions to form a joint powers authority to coordinate homelessness and housing response; supporters argued the region has long lacked accountability and coordination, while Sacramento County, Folsom, and others opposed the mandate as an unprecedented state-imposed JPA. The bill drew extensive support from local officials, business groups, service providers, and advocates, and opposition from county, city, and nonprofit representatives who said a local process was already underway. Committee members expressed support for the concept, but the bill was held pending a quorum and later discussed again with strong encouragement for regional collaboration. The committee also heard SB 222, SB 677, SB 908, SB 226, SB 828, and SB 1193. SB 222 would streamline permitting for residential heat pump and water heater installations; supporters said it would lower costs and speed clean-energy adoption, while local government groups argued the main barrier is upfront cost, not permits. SB 677 would curb what the author described as abusive appeals and delays in affordable housing approvals, with developers testifying about frivolous subdivision map appeals and TEFRA hearing delays; the California Native Plant Society sought an amendment to preserve appeals on habitat lands. SB 908 would simplify permits for energy-code-compliant window replacements, and SB 226 would clarify financing authority for a West Sacramento baseball stadium proposal; both passed unanimously. SB 828, prompted by the Esparto fireworks warehouse explosion, would tighten fireworks storage and licensing rules, expand inspection and seizure authority, and increase fines; it also passed unanimously after testimony from fire officials and a pyrotechnic operator who opposed it unless amended. SB 1193, a county-specific Alameda County transparency bill, generated the sharpest debate. The author argued it would prevent waste, favoritism, and conflicts of interest in discretionary spending by requiring board approval, a public spending log, and clearer whistleblower procedures. Alameda County and county associations opposed it as overly broad and burdensome, saying existing processes already provide transparency and that the bill would reduce flexibility during fiscal stress. After committee questions about the bill’s purpose and the county’s current practices, the measure passed 7-0, with the author indicating willingness to accept an amendment restoring a four-fifths vote threshold. The committee then moved out of order to SB 1090, which would impose a temporary moratorium on state housing density laws in Altadena through 2030 in response to post-fire displacement concerns. The author said the bill is intended to protect long-term residents from investor-driven redevelopment after the Eaton Fire, while acknowledging amendments to align the moratorium with affordable housing development timelines. The transcript cuts off during the presentation of this bill, so no final action is shown for SB 1090 in the excerpt.

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• I think this is not simply a function of private insurance...
• When we think about this, what is it that we need for a healthy market to function?
• A market to function needs to be informed. So this is—it needs to be transparent.
• If this is due to market actions, then maybe this is just how markets are functioning.
• It's impossible to cost shift if you have a functioning market, right?

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• You might think that, in the context of the structure, it's considered to no longer be functional at
• Historically, it had been looked at as the project is, if maintained, maintains its complete functional
• It was functioning before that water was coming faster out of the north.
• That’s going to depend significantly on the age of the project, the condition it’s functioning in, that
• That is a function of the water quality, and Commissioner Goring talked about that earlier this morning

Keywords: 908, all

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• And it does have that function.
• There are some other statutory functions, like issuing recommendations, that we can no longer do until
• Are there some things you cannot do because you don't have a functioning board? I mentioned, Mr.
• But some of it's also, it doesn't perform the function that it needs to.
• If they go back to the switching function, they will need to show that those monitors can actually do

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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• We should all want state programs to operate and function as intended and within expected costs.
• We should all want state programs to operate and function as intended and within expected costs.
• <00:08:43.320> and employers about basic functionality and employers about basic functionality
• as vital as Paid Family and Medical Leave functions seamlessly from day one.
• as vital as Paid Family and Medical Leave functions seamlessly from day one.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And when we had a functioning open enrollment process in California, one of the benefits of it, at least
• A major change to how government functions, such as this one, requires deliberate, thoughtful, and an
• We want this oversight function to be robust, and in order to be robust, it must be well-resourced.
• It provides a public roadmap for how we merge these functions while maintaining fiscal discipline and
• The California Department of Education's most important function is to support local educational agencies

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Nearly half will be people of color, and most will experience multiple chronic conditions and functional
• And then the third key point we raised is that many of the administrative functions performed by county
• The local public authorities have legally mandated functions.
• We did not have requests to help the county with any of their functional needs around payroll or other
• We do urge the Legislature to continue to maintain the core functions of the public authority, such as

Summary: The joint Assembly Budget Subcommittee hearing focused first on long-term services and supports for older adults, especially the “forgotten/overlooked middle” who earn too much for Medi-Cal but cannot afford private long-term care. Administration witnesses from DHCS, the Department of Aging, and Social Services described Medicare’s limited long-term care coverage, Medi-Cal’s role, the elimination of the Medi-Cal asset test, and ongoing state studies and listening sessions on financing options. Testimony from advocates and researchers emphasized rising homelessness among older adults, the need for better navigation and coordination across health, aging, housing, and social service systems, and short-term policy steps such as share-of-cost reform, housing stability supports, and protecting home- and community-based services. Members highlighted the need for a coordinated, no-wrong-door approach and asked for the most impactful budget investments to address affordability and homelessness risk. The second major topic was the Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS) program. CDA reported that CBAS helps participants remain in the community, that 304 centers operate statewide serving about 42,000 people, and that demand is stable but access gaps remain in some regions. DHCS explained that a 2024 rate increase authorized by SB 159 became inoperative after Proposition 35, and that a separate 10% rate change on the fee schedule was the result of a DHCS system error; the department said it would not require recoupment, though managed care plans may act under their contracts. CBAS providers and advocates warned that reimbursement rates have not kept pace with costs, that several centers have closed, and that clawbacks could trigger more closures. They requested $74.8 million ongoing General Fund to close part of the rate gap and preserve the program, while members expressed concern about closures and the cost savings of keeping people out of more expensive institutional care. The hearing then moved to In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and statewide collective bargaining. CDSS reviewed provider recruitment and retention efforts, including electronic timesheets, direct deposit, and the now-completed IHSS Career Pathways program, which trained more than 59,000 providers. CDSS also summarized its AB 102 workgroup report on statewide versus regional bargaining, saying the final report would be sent to the Legislature soon and that statewide bargaining appeared more viable than regional bargaining, though it would require clear statutory scope and major fiscal changes. The department estimated that each $1 per hour statewide wage increase would cost at least $1.3 billion to $1.5 billion annually. Labor advocates argued that IHSS wages, benefits, and training are too inconsistent across counties and called for statewide bargaining, consumer participation, and ongoing state funding. County representatives supported stronger wages but cautioned that counties need protection from new costs and administrative burdens, and consumer advocates warned that moving bargaining to the state could weaken local consumer control and the program’s consumer-driven structure.

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• And how long would we expect this system to be functional with this $15 million?
• So we’re gaining functionality for our students.
• for our students gaining functionality for our students um<00:26:48.679> we're<00:26:48.880><
• c> gaining<00:26:49.240> functionality<00:26:49.919> to<00:26:50.399> to<00:
• 26:51.279> uh um we're gaining functionality to to uh um we're gaining functionality to to uh

Keywords: This meeting will take place upon adjournment of both chambers today. There is not an exact time, there for the live stream has been created with a place holder time of 4:00 PM est., 958, all

Summary: Chairman Hart called the meeting to order, confirmed a quorum, welcomed Representative Rachel Roarx, and the committee approved the February 11 minutes. The committee then moved through its agenda of PSC and related contract items, including a motion to consider the reviewed contracts without objection. One Department of Highways item was deferred when the virtual representatives were not yet available. The committee first took up Kentucky Housing Corporation contracts. Members questioned outside legal services for foreclosures and bankruptcies, why the work was not handled entirely in-house, and how much of the workload and cost it represented. Witnesses said the agency’s need was largely geographic rather than a lack of expertise, that less than 1% of the loan portfolio is referred out for foreclosures, and that many fees are reimbursable through FHA. Both Kentucky Housing Corporation items were approved. The committee then considered a Department for Community Based Services contract tied to a protest and a temporary renewal with PCG. Witnesses said the contract increase was needed to bridge the gap while the protest and RFP process were unresolved, and that the initial vendor received no funds. The committee approved the item, with Senator Douglas explaining his vote as a preference for straightforward answers. The committee also heard a Northern Kentucky University contract for a Workday ERP replacement, including implementation consulting and separate license fees. University officials explained the move from SAP to Workday, the complexity of the systems, and the need for a consulting partner; they said the total effort would span 10 years and that the contract was priced below comparable institutions. After extensive questioning about cost, budget, and value, the vote ended 4-4 and the chair noted the contract would move forward through the Finance Committee if no disapproval motion was made. Finally, the Office of Inspector General presented a contract for culture change training in nursing facilities funded by civil monetary penalties; witnesses said the goal was to improve staff satisfaction, communication, and resident outcomes, and that the CMP fund balance was about $38 million. Discussion also covered survey backlogs and CMS restrictions on the funds, with the item still under review as the transcript ended.

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• who work in pediatric oncology see immeasurable losses as a child undergoes chemotherapy, loses function
• who work in pediatric oncology see immeasurable losses as a child undergoes chemotherapy, loses function
• who work in pediatric oncology see immeasurable losses as a child undergoes chemotherapy, loses function
• who work in pediatric oncology see immeasurable losses as a child undergoes chemotherapy, loses function

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Its main functions are to assist in election administration, administer the Safe at Home program to provide
• <00:02:28.800> are<00:02:29.080> to<00:02:30.280> um Minnesota its main functions
• <00:28:54.600> voter Minnesota has a well-functioning voter Minnesota has a well-functioning
• That can continue to handle all of the expanded functionality that the system is being taxed with.
• <01:08:46.679> that required deadlines and functions that required deadlines and functions

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The governor vetoed the funds used for government accountability functions...
• The governor vetoed the funds used for government accountability functions, like oversight of the executive
• have the opportunity today to override the governor's veto and restore the funding for these key functions

Summary: The Senate convened in special session with an opening prayer focused on Holocaust remembrance and a warning against antisemitism, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the reading of the joint proclamation calling the session. The proclamation said the special session was convened to consider immigration-related legislation and appropriations to support coordination with federal immigration enforcement, including a chief immigration officer, restrictions on benefits for undocumented immigrants, voting-related offenses, penalties for removed aliens who re-enter, bail and detention considerations, ID requirements, and support for local law enforcement. Senate Bill 2B on immigration was filed and placed on the special order calendar for the next day, with an amendment deadline set after the Appropriations Committee meeting. The Senate then took up veto overrides on House Bill 5001 from the 2024 regular session, which is the General Appropriations Act. Members discussed the governor’s vetoes of legislative support and transparency-related funding, including IT systems, research, oversight, and Florida Channel services. Senator Pizzo objected to waiving Rules on one item and argued the chamber should also address broader cuts, including arts funding, while the Rules Chair said the items under consideration were limited to support services and that broader funding concerns could be addressed separately. The Senate voted to override line item 2802, funding legislative support services, by 35 yeas and 1 name, and line item 2803, also for legislative support services, by 36 yeas and 1 nay, both passing by the required two-thirds vote. The Senate then adjourned until the next morning.