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• We're using agile development, and it's called, we're rolling it out today, but basically every quarter
• <01:18:54.719> But<01:18:54.880> if management management strategy.
• But if management management strategy.
• So I think as we develop more of these things, I think very targeted information to your folks is going
• So I think as we develop more of these things, I think very targeted information to your folks is going

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Summary: The joint informational briefing from the House Committee on Agriculture and Food Systems and the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment focused on the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity’s update on Hawaii’s biosecurity framework, especially implementation of Act 231 (2024) and Act 236 (2025). Chairs Corey Chun and Mike Gabbard opened the meeting by framing the briefing as an update on investments to fight invasive species and improve statewide evaluation and coordination. Department leaders Sharon Her and Richard Kim described historic legislative and executive investments that have allowed the department to rebuild and modernize biosecurity infrastructure to better prevent, detect, control, and eradicate invasive species. The presentation emphasized the importance of biosecurity to Hawaii’s agriculture, economy, environment, and public well-being, citing threats such as rapid ohia death, little fire ant, coconut rhinoceros beetle, brown tree snake, and red imported fire ant. Staff explained the state’s layered approach—pre-border, border, and post-border—and compared it to New Zealand’s model, stressing that Hawaii must act as a “net, not a wall” and that prevention before entry is far more cost-effective than response after establishment. They also outlined agency roles across the system, including agriculture, natural resources, health, transportation, enforcement, and university partners, and noted that Act 231 strengthened authority over high-risk imports, offshore treatment, compliance agreements, and pest management plans, while Act 236 renamed the department and clarified statewide biosecurity coordination. Jonathan Ho then walked through specific program areas and progress. He said pre-border risk analysis is being supported by Act 231 funding and a university contract, while offshore compliance and treatment efforts have improved substantially, including Christmas tree inspections from Oregon and Washington and airline declaration systems that provide advance passenger information. For border work, he highlighted inspections, surveillance, detector dogs, and port monitoring. For post-border response and readiness, he discussed the invasive pest hotline and dashboard, trace-forward/trace-back and diagnostics, preparedness for future threats, and the need to build stronger internal capacity. He also described a developing transitional facilities program authorized by Act 236, modeled on New Zealand’s certified facilities system, and said the department has already begun outreach to industry groups such as the Hawaii Floriculture and Nursery Association. No votes or formal actions were taken; the meeting was informational only.

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• clotting Factor otherwise he may develop clotting Factor otherwise he may develop an<00:52:20.119
• <01:01:59.000> countries were to go to other developed countries were to go to other developed
• Yes, it's a wonderful drug, and you developed it. So any questions from the committee?
• I'm a senior policy adviser at Predy Strategies here in Concord, also a recovering senator, uh, here
• <01:35:48.480> here<01:35:48.639> in adviser at predy strategies here in adviser at

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• <02:10:13.599> of<02:10:13.840> local championed the development of local championed
• the development of local institutions<02:10:15.280> like<02:10:15.520> the<02:10:15.679
• > every<02:25:48.640> school professional development so every school professional development
• <02:43:25.120> materials,<02:43:25.760> salary development materials, salary development
• is to gain a foothold in strategy is to gain a foothold in America's<02:47:35.439> educational

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And you said you're still developing the road addressing.
• To allow for some economic development with the truck drivers along the road.
• Recommendations Developed by the New Mexico First Redistricting Task Force 2020.
• Going down to the strategies and actions you can take to.
• That was the one with the Tribal Representatives Developing a Framework for Facility Access.

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• This isn't just offensive; it's a direct admission of their profit strategy.
• This isn't just offensive; it's a direct admission of their profit strategy.
• This isn't just offensive; it's a direct admission of their profit strategy.
• This isn't just offensive; it's a direct admission of their profit strategy.
• This isn't just offensive; it's a direct admission of their profit strategy.

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• In his current capacities, he's working to develop an expanded timberland base that will provide for
• They were collaboratively developed underneath...
• Insurers are doing our part to develop solutions.
• Weiner, why is it important that this modeling and technology is developed and targeted for specific
• This project is a forestry and workforce development organization in Oregon and California.

Bills: HB471

Keywords: forest management, wildfire prevention, public lands, Tribal jurisdiction, Fix Our Forests Act, wildfire, forest health, hazardous fuels reduction, fuels treatment, prescribed burning, mechanical thinning, mastication, fuel breaks, fire breaks, wildland-urban interface, WUI, fireshed, fireshed management area, fireshed registry, Fireshed Center

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on H.R. 471, the Fix Our Forests Act, which aims to address the ongoing crisis of wildfires exacerbated by climate change and the need for updated forest management practices. Various committee members voiced concerns about past federal management failures and emphasized the necessity for collaborative approaches involving local communities and stakeholders in forest management. As discussions unfolded, there were varying perspectives on the implications of certain provisions in the bill, particularly around regulatory changes and their likely impacts on public participation and environmental reviews.

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• We're Strategy B-2-4, a lot of items within their budget.
• driven like a public school district would. might be, and that some certain amount is just within strategy
• ISEs with a hundred percent so why is it on a percent really all of the above and our recruitment strategies
• literacy, so it is quite important that individuals have a strong skill. set in terms of instructional strategies
• They've been great partners and very transparent in working through these cases to coordinate better strategies

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• THIS DIRECTED US TO DEVELOP AND CREATE COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A REPORT FOR GRADUATE
• AND DEVELOP THE PLAN TO CREATE A MAINTAINED INTEGRATED WORKFORCE DEVELOP A PROGRAM.
• THE AGENCY ALSO DEVELOPED, ALTHOUGH NOT REQUIRED, WE DEVELOPED A SPECIFIC WEBPAGE.
• AND REQUIREMENT OF SENATE BILL 7016 IS THE DEVELOPMENT OF ANNUAL REPORT.
• HAVE YOU SEEN INDICATIONS ARE ANY PROBLEMS DEVELOP OUT OF THIS?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• In New York would be eligible for grants and development of floating solar.
• Again, Senator, in the bill, it contemplates identification of best practices and strategies for siting
• And who pays the grants to the solar developers? NYSERDA. Thank you.
• So the ratepayers would be paying the grants for solar development over New York State waterways.
• So all those things would have to, any developer, any process, have to include consideration of those

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications considered a large agenda focused mainly on energy affordability, the CLCPA, utility rates, and renewable energy siting. Senator Mattera and other Republican members argued that the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act has driven up utility bills, harmed reliability, and imposed costs on ratepayers, while Democratic members pushed back that rising costs are also driven by natural gas markets, infrastructure costs, and broader economic factors. Several bills sought to repeal or pause CLCPA-related policies, create a CLCPA task force, impose studies or moratoriums on new energy taxes and fees, and increase transparency around utility surcharges and state energy spending. Supporters framed these measures as ratepayer relief and accountability; opponents said some proposals would undermine clean-energy policy and existing consumer-benefit programs. The committee defeated S.1167, which would have repealed the All Electric Building Act, and S.1173, which would have created a CLCPA task force. It also failed S.5250, a bill to study CLCPA costs and impose a moratorium on new energy taxes, fees, or regulations, and S.7075, which would have prohibited the system benefits charge on utility bills. Several other bills advanced, including S.1236A on virtual access and electronic filing for Public Service Commission proceedings, S.1552 establishing reduced residential rates for low-income electric and natural gas customers, S.2484 directing a study of replacement timeframes for battery storage and renewable facilities, S.2638 on carbon allowance auction proceeds, S.3247 on electric vehicle charging stations, S.3553 requiring utilities to post promotional and educational materials on their websites, S.4571A creating a floating solar incentive education program, S.5518 shifting Public Service Commission funding to legislative appropriation, and S.6412A requiring itemized ratepayer disclosure of surcharges. S.9251, on labor-related legal costs, was referred to the Labor Committee. S.7710, which would have restricted energy storage systems near schools and homes in New York City, failed after concerns and support were debated. The committee adjourned after completing the agenda.

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• anniversary, I present to you Senate Bill 250, the Senate's Rural Renaissance Bill, a comprehensive strategy
• In short, this bill aims to expand and diversify what economic development can look like in rural Florida
• Over the summer and fall, AHCA solicited input and developed an application based on the state's priorities
• And finally, Senate Bill 318 directs the Department of Education over the next six months to develop

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including recognition of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Founders’ Day and a visiting debate student. The chamber then received and adopted, by a 39-0 vote, a committee report confirming 52 gubernatorial executive appointments to various state, regional, and local boards and commissions. The first major bill was SB 250 on rural communities, described as a broad “Rural Renaissance” package. Sponsor Senator Simon outlined provisions creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a Renaissance Grant Program for counties facing population loss, housing and transportation investments, additional funding for rural education, and rural health care support. Two amendments were adopted to remove overlapping grant language tied to new federal rural health funding and to update hospital funding estimates. Senators from both parties generally supported the bill, though some raised questions about eligibility for certain rural areas and how funds would be accessed. The bill passed 39-0. The Senate then took up CS/SB 318 on educational scholarship programs. Senator Gates said the bill responds to Auditor General findings by separating scholarship funding from public school funding, requiring student identification and enrollment verification, reducing administrative fees for scholarship funding organizations, requiring annual audits, and directing the Department of Education to develop a competitive selection and performance-based business plan for those organizations. Three amendments were adopted, including changes to the stabilization fund and documentation requirements. Senators from both parties debated transparency, accountability, and implementation concerns, with some also urging future attention to declining-enrollment school districts and the quality of scholarship providers. The bill passed 38-0. At the end of the session, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify SB 250 and CS/SB 318 to the House, welcomed Palm Beach County visitors in the gallery, and adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

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• This is a conversation that will change Texas fundamentally and how we develop.
• I would think the Water Development Board would be our best resource.
• John Dubnyk, Texas Water Development Board. He’s here as a resource only.
• We use the models to develop... Okay.
• I'm not going to criticize the Water Development Board.

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• And if when you go to professional development and you're at the principal association and things of
• I will point your attention to line 33.32 for the purposes of discussing staff development.
• There's been some question about whether that includes written academic language development as well,
• uh we're talking about staff development the<00:47:07.760> current<00:47:08.119> language<
• there's been some question development there's been some question about<00:47:18.800> whether

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• (Haney) for a hearing on Tuesday, April 29, pending re-referral from the Housing and Community Development
• Bonta) for their hearing on Wednesday, April 30, pending re-referral from the Housing and Community Development
• Committee, and Housing and Community Development Committee to notice the following bills for their hearing
• terms that include excessive interest rates, requirements that the funding company steer legal strategies
• About 50,000 people in the U.S. develop life-threatening pregnancy complications each year, and in rare

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, observed a moment of silence for Pope Francis, and later held a separate remembrance ceremony for the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Members and guests heard extensive remarks in support of HR 25, which was adopted by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added. Speakers from both parties and several caucuses emphasized historical truth, remembrance, and solidarity with Armenian Californians, and the chamber also observed a moment of silence for the genocide victims. On the floor, members also passed AB 789 on health insurance rate oversight, ACR 56 recognizing Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, AB 652 on San Diego County Air Pollution Control District alternates despite opposition from one member over regional balance concerns, AB 1414 protecting renters from mandatory internet provider subscriptions, AB 931 regulating litigation finance agreements, AB 890 easing residency rules for foster youth moving counties, AB 40 clarifying emergency reproductive health care coverage with urgency, AB 322 encouraging school-based health and mental health reimbursement programs, and AB 639 narrowing the definition of dams for certain weir operators. Most measures passed by wide margins, including several unanimous votes. The consent calendar, including AB 1149, AB 484, AB 859, AB 1105, and AB 1384, was adopted without objection. The Assembly also handled procedural motions, committee notices, and bill re-referrals earlier in the day. The house then announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Thursday, April 24 at 9 a.m.

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• We are working to develop the first Latino museum in the state, and that's actually in **Representative
• The largest serving Latinos in the mid-2000s, the curation of art development came from the direction
• He got to America to develop the films, right?
• For House File 80 from the Immigrant Development Center.
• However, based on the same feedback, the main organization behind this bill, the Immigrant Development

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• So, it's a brilliant strategy, and those that are worried about spending all. money like drunken sailors
• We've developed an analytical framework over the last 20 years at LFC to bring in what works—research
• We will continue to prioritize early childhood development and build upon the investments that you have
• made in the Early Childhood Development Department and the trust fund for education.
• Our analysts work very closely together throughout the year in developing our recommendations.

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• ,<03:08:45.840> financial for community development, financial for community development,
• <03:08:57.279> Agency, Minority Business Development Agency, Minority Business Development
• programs like the community development programs like the community development<03:13:45.840> block
• Harvey also develops a student Mrs.
• It’s kind of hard to believe it’s developed that way, but it has developed that way.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 8, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I'm the Chief Operating Officer with Housing and Community Development.
• Again, Matt Schuller, Chief Operating Officer with Housing and Community Development.
• Again, Matt Schuller, Chief Operating Officer with Housing and Community Development.
• VoteCal was developed in response to a federal mandate.
• VoteCal was developed in response to a federal mandate.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration heard a series of budget change proposals and trailer bill items, beginning with Housing and Community Development (HCD) requests. HCD sought permanent authority for seven existing temporary positions to support the HCD Connect IT system, and a separate proposal to fund implementation of eight 2025 housing-related laws with $4.2 million General Fund and 16 positions, plus $470,000 one-time General Fund. Members asked about how HCD Connect would interact with programs moving to the new Housing Development Finance Committee, and HCD also explained that the estimated cost to implement AB 1053 had been revised downward from about $6 million to $1.9 million because of shared implementation with CalHFA and the new committee structure. The committee also heard a Cal ICH proposal for $339,000 one-time General Fund to implement AB 678 on LGBTQ+ inclusive and culturally competent homelessness services, with testimony emphasizing data gaps and the need for a contract-based approach because HMIS cannot be changed unilaterally. The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation presented three continuation proposals: $15.34 million and 53 positions for the California Consumer Financial Protection Law program, $13.5 million and 51 positions for the Debt Collector Licensing Act program, and $49,000 ongoing for two positions in the broker-dealer/investment adviser education program. Members and the public raised concerns about the size and fairness of debt collector assessments and licensing fees, while DFPI explained the pro rata fee structure, the current license count, and how larger assessments fall on larger firms. Public testimony also supported retaining funding for the Student Loan Empowerment Network and requested funding for a franchise broker registration program. The committee also considered a mandate item involving suspension of a disclosure requirement related to property taxation, and trailer bill language from the Government Operations Agency to amend AB 91 on MENA demographic data collection, with the administration emphasizing data nondisclosure, protection of federal funding, and delayed implementation. The Secretary of State’s office then presented Help America Vote Act funding requests: $10.3 million for VoteCal maintenance and operations and $4.492 million for HAVA spending plans supporting voter education, training, accessibility, auditing, and county assistance. The office also requested $660,000 General Fund to implement AB 1392, which would make voter registration information for elected officials and candidates confidential, and explained the need to modify VoteCal and county election systems. The committee also heard requests to continue the Cal-Access Replacement System with $11.8 million General Fund and to continue the Notary Automation Program Replacement Project with $9.75 million from the Business Fees Fund. Members asked about total project costs, testing, data migration, and the expected November 2026 go-live date for Cal-Access replacement. Votes were taken on the vote-only items once quorum was established, and the committee approved the items considered. The final informational item was an overview from the California Arts Council, which highlighted the agency’s 50th anniversary, its statewide grantmaking, and the economic impact of arts funding. Council staff described Creative Corps, cultural districts, and the role of arts funding in local economies, while members and public witnesses urged increased support, including a request to raise local assistance grant funding to $50 million and to provide additional funding for cultural districts. Testimony emphasized the arts as economic infrastructure, community infrastructure, and a source of civic and cultural vitality across California.

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• President, colleagues, please join me in recognizing students from the Fresno State Ag Leadership Development
• In recognizing students from the Fresno State Ag Leadership Development Program as they're standing just
• And historic Lighthouse Point in my district would be overrun with excessive development and instead
• In my district, we responsible development with coastal protection is more important now than ever.
• This will reduce costs for duplicative fees and lower overall development costs.

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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• Vocational training and education, especially of the caliber we are developing in the re-entry campus
• Vocational training and education, especially of the caliber we are developing in the re-entry campus
• Vocational training and education, especially of the caliber we are developing in the re-entry campus
• long-term strategy for maintaining safe, secure, and reliable facilities.
• <00:50:20.480> long-term<00:50:21.040> strategy developing long-term strategy developing

Bills: HB60

Keywords: geoengineering, weather modification, environmental safety, atmospheric pollutants, criminal pollution, Meeting Start: 00:00:02 Roll Call: 00:00:08 26 RS HB 60 - AN ACT relating to geoengineering: 00:01:35 Department of Corrections Update: 00:32:59 Kentucky Parole Board Update: 01:19:21, 958, all

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• So this is not a new development, right?
• So that's an investment strategy that our hospitals have developed. So when facility...
• So that's an investment strategy that our hospitals have developed.
• But the development of medicines is long, risky, and an expensive road.
• The first plans were developed in rule by the Trump administration.

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