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• Thank you all very much once again, and I appreciate your service.
• You're obviously all great Americans. ...much once again, and I appreciate your selfless service.
• Tab 3 is the Office of Quality Schools. This is Senate Bill 68.
• This is a federal grant to provide students access to a full range of high-quality education programs
• Tab 3 is the Office of Quality Schools. This is Senate Bill 68.

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• People need to know where to go to get services and training.
• They're completely disassociated from any services from the state.
• or adding services to those wraparound services.
• About support services to students.
• But the support services, the wraparound services, Services, we said let's up that dollar amount to over

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• They collect water level data, water. quality data and use data.
• legal services. Thank you. Members, we'll go to questions next for this panel.
• How many of your clients have well servicing these customers?
• No additional applications for service. My only awareness is because of the...
• evaluate the quality of that report, the veracity of the data, any of that.

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• So, uh, try to stay engaged with a lot of the, you know, activities and services and programming that
• So, I mean, all that is really important to help address the quality of life for our residents.
• really important to really help<00:09:24.640> address<00:09:25.360> the<00:09:25.680> quality
• of<00:09:26.160> life<00:09:26.880> for<00:09:27.600> uh help address the quality
• of life for uh help address the quality of life for uh our<00:09:28.080> residents.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• to be included to have enough um quality to be included to have enough um quality report<00:08:17.759
• <00:13:41.600> in<00:13:41.920> Fyet working or providing services in Fyet working
• or providing services in Fyet and<00:13:42.480> Jefferson<00:13:42.959> County.
• cabinet for health and family services cabinet for health and family services to<01:25:38.400>
• cabinet for health and family services cabinet for health and family services was<01:58:21.119><

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The meeting opened with roll call and housekeeping, including moving standing attendees to an overflow room and asking the audience to avoid interruptions. The task force then heard testimony from Allison Adams of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, who presented statewide health trend data showing Kentucky ranked 41st overall and 44th in health outcomes, with especially poor performance on premature death, chronic disease, diabetes, and vaccination rates. She emphasized that Kentucky has the highest rates of residents with multiple chronic conditions, that diabetes remains above the national average, and that childhood immunization rates have worsened. She also highlighted major provider shortages in rural areas, noting that 43 of 120 counties meet shortage criteria and that more than half of primary care providers are concentrated in Fayette and Jefferson counties. Adams urged the task force to focus on prevention, early intervention, access to care, physical activity, and healthier school and community environments, and said the foundation is prepared to share results from its demonstration projects. Task force members asked follow-up questions about the age range for chronic-condition data and whether the diabetes figure reflected type 1 or type 2 diabetes; Adams said the chronic-condition measure spans all ages and that the diabetes figure likely reflects type 2, though she offered to provide the full report. The task force then approved the minutes from the prior meeting. The committee next turned to SNAP benefits and heard from Lisa Dennis, commissioner of the Department for Community Based Services, and Roger McCann, director of the Division of Family Support. They explained that SNAP is not only a food assistance program but also a public health and family stability tool, arguing that poor diet contributes to chronic disease and that food insecurity is linked to family stress, child welfare involvement, and neglect-related CPS referrals. They cited research showing that more generous SNAP policies are associated with fewer CPS reports, fewer substantiated reports, and fewer foster care placements, and said SNAP helps reduce risk and promote stability across vulnerable populations including children, older adults, people with disabilities, and pregnant women. They also described SNAP-Ed as the nutrition education component that teaches healthy eating, cooking on a budget, and how to use fresh produce, but warned that recent federal legislation eliminates federal funding for SNAP-Ed beginning in federal fiscal year 2026. McCann outlined the remaining SNAP outreach and employment-and-training components, noting that outreach is typically run by nonprofits with a 50% match and that employment and training funds job-skills programs to help recipients move toward better jobs and self-sufficiency. The discussion emphasized that access to nutritious food, education, and job supports are all part of improving health outcomes and reducing food insecurity.

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• Our customers include local residents, food services, restaurants, industrial kitchens, agricultural,
• This diverse customer base relies on Hawaii Gas for essential services such as cooking, water heating
• Our customers include local residents, food services, restaurants, industrial kitchens, agricultural,
• <00:27:21.120> Amend provide a better quality of life.
• Amend provide a better quality of life.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony and then took up House Bill 1369, which would repeal several tax credits and exemptions, including the renewable fuels production tax credit. Testimony was overwhelmingly opposed: Hawaii Gas, the Hawaii Renewable Fuels Coalition, and the Tax Foundation all raised concerns, with opponents arguing the renewable fuels credit has supported major local investment, cleaner fuel production, and energy resilience, while Hawaii Gas warned repeal would raise costs for customers. The Department of Taxation said it did not take a position but provided revenue estimates, saying the bill would increase revenues by about $33.8 million in FY 2026 and $121.7 million in FY 2027; DBEDT said it would follow up on broader economic impacts. The chair proposed a series of amendments that removed some repeals, added five-year sunsets to certain exemptions, narrowed or conditioned others, and tied the renewable fuels exemption to a dollar-for-dollar match for renewable fuel production certified by the state energy officer. The committee recommended passage with amendments, and the motion was adopted with multiple members voting with reservations. The committee then moved through a series of other measures. HB 159, HB 244, HB 280, HB 316, HB 716, HB 1298, and HB 1295 were recommended for passage, with HB 1295 amended to change a date to 2050. HB 455 was amended to remove the Hawaii Startup Business Loan Program language and instead fund DBEDT contracting for startup financing and support, excluding businesses already eligible for the community-based economic development loan program. HB 504 was amended to add non-recurring appropriations for the Hawaii Tourism Authority, conditioned on formal commitments to purchase local products under the HRS 27-8 timeline; members discussed the cruise passenger tax and where the revenue would go, and the bill was passed with amendments. HB 606 was amended to recognize DHHL authority over mercantile projects licenses, remove some reporting requirements, and replace the appropriation with $25 million for mercantile projects and $25 million for repair and maintenance. HB 1378 was amended to allow the foundation to enter public-private partnerships, adjust appropriation language, and cap a proposed limit at $15 million, with the committee noting the changes addressed concerns raised in testimony from BNF and the attorney general. HB 974 was deferred indefinitely because the House had already passed SB 1501. Finally, HB 1007 was amended to rename the transit-oriented development infrastructure district program as the transit-oriented community improvement program, consolidate the boards into one, expand board membership, add conflict-of-interest provisions, and allow legislative designation of areas; after discussion about HCDA’s role and the stadium district, the measure was adopted with one reservation.

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• services as this industry comes online. services as this industry comes online.
• resources and wells, water quality resources and wells, water quality requirements,<00:57:54.640
• Um, Senate File 2258 is an agency bill for the Environmental Quality Board.
• <01:24:57.280> Uh,<01:24:57.600> this Environmental Quality Board.
• Uh, this Environmental Quality Board.

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• Justin, thank you for your hard work, your loyalty, your friendship, and your service.
• And for a man like Charlie, it holds true the quality of his words.
• So based upon his two ears and his one mouth, and the quality of his words, he exhibits the qualities
• and that has guided me in my years of service as well.
• services.

Summary: The House convened with a quorum present, opened with a moment of silence for Ted Williams, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then accepted the previous day’s minutes and moved into a series of recognitions, beginning with House Resolution 27 designating June 24, 2026 as Staff Appreciation Day. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and the chamber spent much of the meeting honoring legislative staff across both caucuses, with members and staff introducing themselves and being recognized for years of service and behind-the-scenes work. The House also recognized staff member Justin, who is leaving for a position with the Delaware State Board of Education, and later gave farewell remarks for Representative Kevin Hensley and Representative Charles Postles, both of whom are retiring. Numerous members spoke in tribute to their service, constituent work, and personal character, and both Hensley and Postles offered remarks thanking colleagues, staff, and family. The House then received communications from the Senate, including several bills and resolutions passed and returned, and a notice of Senate concurrence on other measures. Representative Wilson-Anton made a brief statement explaining her vote on Senate Bill 100 and reaffirming support for marriage equality and related civil rights issues. The chamber also took up Senate Joint Resolution 16 and Senate Joint Resolution 17, which set the official revenue estimates for fiscal years 2026 and 2027; both were read, called to roll, and passed by constitutional majority votes of 37-4 and 40-1, respectively. Finally, the House considered Senate Bill 335, the operating budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Representative Williams presented the budget on behalf of the Joint Finance Committee, describing major funding items including raises for state and education employees, health insurance and retiree benefit funding, developmental disability services, Medicaid growth, purchase of care, and maintenance of reserve funds. Several members praised the committee’s work, while Representative Shupe said he would vote no, citing concerns about the budget’s 6.3% growth despite appreciating the committee’s effort. After the budget presentation and comments, Leader Harris moved that the House recess for party caucuses, and the House stood in recess until the call of the bell.

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• To be of service to all mankind.
• Thank you so much for all of your service.
• , accessible mental health services, quality childcare, and parental education, we are not only preventing
• service delivery for critical services, including day programs, independent living services, and behavioral
• , accessible services for all.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through privileges of the floor recognizing Fresno State Ag Leadership Development Program students and members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The body also approved the Senate journals and took up several gubernatorial appointments, including confirmations to the Court Reporters Board and the California Law Revision Commission, each approved by roll call vote. The chamber then considered SCR 136 marking the 50th anniversaries of the California Coastal Act, Coastal Commission, and Coastal Conservancy. Supporters emphasized coastal access, habitat protection, public trails, and resilience, while one senator argued the commission can overrule local control and slow development. The resolution passed 27-4. The Senate also adopted SR 68 for Denim Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, with broad support focused on survivor advocacy and accountability, and SCR 130 recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month, which passed unanimously. Several bills were then approved on unanimous roll call, including SB 1058 on school nutrition procurement, SB 930 on encryption for school exam proctoring, SB 917 on winery sales at farmers’ markets, SB 1002 on continuity of out-of-state telehealth care, SB 1036 on mitigation fee credits for redevelopment, SB 1285 on juvenile record dismissals, and SB 969 on remote developmental services. Later, SCR 131 called for an urgent, coordinated response to unsheltered homelessness, emphasizing interim shelter, permanent housing, and supportive services. Supporters said the state must stop normalizing encampments and better coordinate resources; one senator objected that the resolution did not sufficiently address self-sufficiency or alternatives to housing-first approaches. The resolution passed 34-0. The Senate also adopted SCR 157 honoring school bus drivers, approved the consent calendar, heard committee announcements, and adjourned in memory of Sandy Steers, a conservation advocate and longtime executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley.

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• A lava stream is monitored every week for wildlife and water quality.
• service connections. service connections.
• Maintenance activities and documentation will also maintain water quality.
• <00:29:28.640> They will also maintain water quality.
• They will also maintain water quality.

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Summary: The House Special Committee on Red Hill received an update from the Hawaii Department of Health and EPA Region 9 on regulatory oversight of the Red Hill facility, the Navy drinking water system, and ongoing environmental investigation and cleanup. The agencies reviewed the authorities governing the work, including DOH’s emergency orders, EPA’s 2023 administrative consent order, and the older 2015 agreement, and explained that the newer framework is being used for most current oversight because it includes closure, remediation, drinking water protections, and stronger community engagement requirements, even though some requirements overlap. EPA and DOH reported major milestones and current work. Defueling was completed in March 2024, with about 104 million gallons removed, and the agencies said this eliminated the risk of another catastrophic release. They described the current tank-closure phase, expected to finish in July 2029, along with site assessment, site investigation, remediation, and long-term monitoring that may continue through at least 2040. They also summarized drinking water actions: emergency response flushing and sampling after the 2021 spill, lifting of the public health advisory in 2022, completion of extended drinking water monitoring in 2025, and ongoing system improvements such as repairs, flushing plans, valve work, complaint-response protocols, and upgrades to storage tanks and pumps. Members asked several questions about monitoring results, the meaning of TPH, the status of the 2015 agreement, and the Navy’s groundwater model. EPA said its sampling and the Navy’s results were in alignment during extended monitoring, and that it plans to issue a summary report covering the full response period. On the groundwater model, EPA and DOH said they have not yet approved it for decision-making, are reviewing it iteratively with outside experts and University of Hawaii data, and may approve it for specific uses in the future. DOH said its latest comment letter states the model cannot yet be used for decision-making purposes, and noted that UH’s separate modeling work is contingent on funding and may not be completed until next spring. The agencies also said they continue community outreach through open houses, webinars, neighborhood boards, legislative hearings, and fuel tank advisory committee meetings.

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• Members, Senate Bill 1030 relates to the taxation of aircraft maintenance services in Texas.
• Under current law, certain aircraft maintenance services are subject to state sales and use tax, which
• My name is Lloyd Robinson, and I'm founder of Level 5 Aerospace, an aviation service company in Waco,
• Established in 2022, Level 5 aerospace focuses on advanced aerospace maintenance and repair services,
• This bill does that by redefining debt service as only the minimum debt service and using that in the

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• Now, there is an option through the AICPA to be part of the Government Audit Quality Center.
• Those firms that choose to be members of that quality center have additional requirements.
• The biggest thing that we see is just having the amount of time to get the quality where it needs to
• service basically.
• I'm hoping those that have signed up for WAM services is to get their F-66 done.

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• The member asked who would produce the high-quality computer-generated animation or ultrasound video
• What does high quality mean? Is an animated video scientifically accurate or potentially distorted?
• And high quality doesn't necessarily mean factual. So those are my concerns.
• <01:01:25.079> mean video what does high quality mean video what does high quality mean is
• <01:01:39.920> doesn't education and high quality doesn't education and high quality doesn't

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• service to their postmilitary service service to the<01:09:00.640> community<01:09:01.600>
• service officers.
• service officers.
• making sure that uh returning service making sure that uh returning service members<01:25:28.040
• Some of the services that we are providing include a medical services team, a central pharmacy, which

Keywords: 1183, house

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• These are the heroes whose services we are discussing today.
• These are the heroes whose services we are discussing today.
• whose services we are discussing<00:04:26.479> today.
• Chair, I do have two testifiers service.
• I have prepared my bio and the service report for you, and the contract service that the United States

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• So last school year uh we serviced<01:09:46.159> 3,637 serviced 3,637 serviced 3,637 students.
• . services. services.
• for direct services? for direct services?
• This is the service. These are group. This is the service.
• How they record their services and match the service to a Medicaid code?

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• ... ...of the minor repair infrastructure grants and continuity of certain quality services programs
• Services.
• Services, Department of Developmental Services, I think, are the big cost drivers in human services.
• services, foster care services, and adoptions.
• Services.

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• I'm furious about for-profit scammy businesses stealing from Minnesotans and our public services and
• I'm furious about for-profit scammy businesses stealing from Minnesotans and our public services and
• I'm furious about for-profit scammy businesses stealing from Minnesotans and our public services and
• 09:52.800> a necessary resources to do its job in a necessary resources to do its job in a quality
• quality manner. quality manner.

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• Our educators work hard, as well as the students, to make sure that we have a quality program that produces
• OUR EDUCATORS WORK HARD AS WELL AS THE   57 STUDENTS TO MAKE SURE THAT WE HAVE A QUALITY 
• bust down doors and windows of opportunities for students to ensure that everyone has access to high-quality
• WINDOWS OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO   131 ENSURE THAT EVERYONE HAS ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY
• students on this platform, and it was put into effect when I was accepted into the Ash Institute for Service

Summary: The Student Academic Success Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered two PCS bills. PCS for HB 1059, by Rep. Booth, would designate the first week of November as Florida Speech and Debate Week to recognize speech and debate programs and the educators, coaches, judges, and school districts that support them. Supporters, including students and advocates, testified that speech and debate builds critical thinking, civics knowledge, confidence, and respectful civil discourse, and several members praised the students’ testimony and the program’s value. The bill was reported favorably by a 14-0 vote. The committee then heard PCS for HB 851, by Rep. Long, which requires each school district’s professional learning system to include at least one annual autism-specific training opportunity for teachers and school-based administrators, developed with the Center for Autism and grounded in evidence-based practices. The sponsor said the bill is intended to give educators practical tools to support students with autism, while members asked questions about scope, virtual training, charter schools, and the relationship to existing law. Public testimony and member debate largely supported the bill, with speakers emphasizing the need for better educator preparation and inclusion for students with autism. The bill also passed unanimously, 14-0, and was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, members and the chair offered brief closing remarks thanking colleagues and staff and reflecting on the committee’s work, with the chair noting it may have been the committee’s last meeting of the session.

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• autism services.
• Helping providers understand expectations strengthens compliance while supporting high-quality services
• Helping providers understand expectations strengthens compliance while supporting high-quality services
• , and to do it in a way that gives people the best and high-quality services.
• need these services. need these services.

Bills: HF3542

Keywords: data privacy, investigative data, welfare system, public funds, transparency, 1183, house