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• WE HAVE ALSO SEEN RENTAL RATES GO UP IN THE MOBILE HOME PARKS AS WELL.
• WE HAVE ALSO SEEN RENTAL RATES GO UP IN THE MOBILE HOME PARKS AS WELL.
• THE ISSUE IS YOU WILL PARK THERE IS THAT.
• TO THE STATES SO THE STATE WHO RUNS THE STATE PARKS COULD PUT IN REGULATIONS. >> Sen.
• THE LARGEST CONCESSION VENDOR IN OUR STATE PARKS DOES THE ONE WEEKI WACHEE, DOES THE STATE PARK THERE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• from Sunland Park to Texas.
• It was actually my first time, not in El Paso, but in Sunland Park.
• Sure, it will connect to the city of Santa Park...
• Together with the county of Doña Ana, with Sunland Park, with the Mayor of Sunland Park, and with all
• The opening of the Sunland Park entrance port with ANAPRA.

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• Yosemite National Park is terrifying, scary, life-changing to ailing Yosemite National Park.
• And then we get updates with Yosemite National Park.
• So we all love the parks. We don't want to overcrowd them.
• I'm the executive director of the California Attractions and Parks Association.
• And another example that's troubling is a prominent theme park company purchased 24 parks nationwide,

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism held an informational hearing on the state of California tourism amid declining international visitation and broader economic and political headwinds. Visit California CEO Caroline Betetta said the industry remains a major economic driver, with 2024 visitor spending of $157 billion, 1.2 million jobs supported, and $12.7 billion in state and local tax revenue, but warned that 2025 forecasts show the first post-pandemic decline in visitation, driven largely by a projected 9.2% drop in international travel. She cited concerns about the strong dollar, visa wait times, border and immigration rhetoric, and a proposed federal visa integrity fee, while emphasizing Visit California’s marketing campaigns and the importance of upcoming mega-events like the World Cup and 2028 Olympics. A second panel of destination leaders described local impacts and strategies. Visit Sacramento’s Mike Testa said the city has diversified beyond conventions into music festivals, sports, and food events, but noted that international apprehension is affecting events like Terra Madre Americas and that California should do more to incentivize major festivals to stay in-state. Santa Monica Travel and Tourism’s Lauren Salisbury said the city is seeing lower international visitation, especially from Canada, Australia, and Europe, and that wildfire coverage and later federal troop presence in Los Angeles hurt local sentiment and caused cancellations. Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau’s Rhonda Salisbury reported steep drops in international visitation to the gateway region, ongoing concerns about wildfire, reservations, insurance costs, and park access, and praised a new federal requirement for quarterly meetings between national parks and gateway communities. San Diego Tourism Authority COO Carrie Verbeck-Cappich said tourism is the region’s second-largest sector, but 2025 is softer than 2024, with spending down despite modest visitation growth. She pointed to weaker Canadian and Asian travel, government-related meeting cancellations, and the need for more support to bid on and host major events; she also highlighted border-crossing delays, insufficient federal staffing at ports of entry, and the Tijuana River sewage crisis as major regional issues. Committee members discussed the effects of federal rhetoric, infrastructure, and cross-border conditions on tourism, and several witnesses urged continued support for Visit California, Brand USA, event incentives, and efforts to present California as welcoming and open. Public comment then opened, beginning with testimony from the California Attractions and Parks Association.

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• state<05:54:48.160> park. state park. state park.
• So, enjoy all areas of the park. park. park.
• parking.
• Any other parks questions? >> Any other parks questions?
• Any other parks questions? okay. Any other parks questions?

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• , or the lack of parking.
• There were trucks parked all over the grass. There were people parked on curbs.
• very best case we have 22,000 parking very best case we have 22,000 parking spaces<00:36:17.240>
• <00:37:03.920> spaces to have some additional parking spaces to have some additional parking
• contract that's handled at the park contract that's handled at the park system<00:45:15.760>

Keywords: Meeting start 00:00:29 Roll Call 00:00:40 HB 2 Discussion 00:02:55 HB 2 Vote 00:14:10 Kentucky Exposition Center Redevelopment Plan Discussion 00:17:22 HB 545 Discussion Only 00:39:15, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2, which would address the taxation of currency and bullion and was presented as a response to last session’s dispute over whether a line-item veto could be applied to a revenue measure. The sponsor said the bill, as amended by Committee Substitute 2, was largely technical but also made the tax exemption retroactive to August 1, 2024 while making the $1,000-per-day penalty prospective only. Members asked about fiscal impact, possible legal liability for executive branch officials, and whether the issue should instead be resolved by the courts. The sponsor argued the Constitution limits the governor’s line-item veto power to appropriations, not revenue bills, and said the bill would create a judicial remedy and refund process if the executive branch continued collecting the tax. The committee approved the committee substitute and then passed House Bill 2 by a vote of 19-1, with two members passing; the bill was reported favorably to the floor. During discussion, Representative Bojanowski voted no, saying he could not support removing taxes on gold bars while parents pay taxes on diapers. Representative Gentry passed, saying he supported the original intent but was not yet convinced and wanted more time to review the issue. The sponsor also clarified that any liability would be joint and several and could involve executive officials or their budgets if the tax collection continued despite the exemption. The committee then heard a discussion-only presentation on the Kentucky Exposition Center Redevelopment Plan Phase 2. Facility representatives described Phase 1 and the planned Phase 2 expansion, saying the center had record attendance and needed more space to remain competitive and meet client demand. They said Phase 1 was about 20% complete, with completion now expected in October 2026 and an opening target of December 31, 2026 after a short testing period. Phase 2 would follow, including demolition of the West Wing, utility work, and improvements to food service and circulation areas. They said the project would be funded without federal dollars and estimated that, once complete, it could generate about $683 million in annual economic impact, $302 million in state sales tax, and 850,000 room nights in Jefferson County.

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• We talked about the transit and the parking. I have heard there already are. parking issues.
• So are you telling me there's additional parking that has been found?
• I'm saying that because I wanna talk about parking. Parking is expensive.
• We do not have enough parking spaces for our. employees.
• Now he's dragging us into more traffic, parking, and carbon problems.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• if there’s no sign that says you cannot park there, then you may park there.
• If there's no sign that says you cannot park there, then you may park there. Thank you.
• It looks like a parking lot.
• If there's no sign that says you cannot park there, then you may park there.
• , municipal parks.

Bills: SB1108, SB1205, SB1241, SB1286, SB1366, SB1431, SB1473, SB1477, SB1478, SB1479, SB1492, SB1517, SB1563, SB1586, SB1665, SB1671

Keywords: cash transactions, mandatory rounding, swedish rounding, public notice, Arizona Revised Statutes, motor vehicle booting, private property, fees, dispute process, regulations, SB1241, private permitting provider, private permit, private certificate of completion, building permit, building plan review, inspection, single-trade residential construction, residential construction, municipal permitting

Summary: The Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee approved the February 4, 2026 minutes and first considered the reappointment of Troy L. Campbell to the Arizona State Liquor Board. Campbell described his nearly 10 years of service, his role as chair since 2019, and his focus on fairness, public safety, and applying the law consistently. He answered questions about the board’s workload and authority, noting it handles roughly 40 to 50 cases a year and does not issue fines. With no public testimony, the committee voted 6-0 with one not voting to recommend his confirmation to the full Senate. The committee then heard and passed SB 1478, a liquor omnibus bill making technical and policy updates to liquor statutes, including changing “manufacture” to “produce,” allowing rather than requiring cities and towns to levy certain liquor-related taxes or fees, repealing a federal food-safety preemption reference, and clarifying cider’s definition to include products up to 8.5% alcohol by volume. Supporters described it as an annual stakeholder-driven cleanup bill, and the Department of Liquor Licenses and Control testified neutral. The committee adopted the Bolick amendment and then passed the bill as amended. It also passed SB 1108, which creates a Swedish-rounding framework for cash transactions when pennies are unavailable, with signage and enforcement provisions; the Leach amendment removed an individual-item exemption and clarified tax treatment. The Greater Phoenix Chamber supported the bill, and the committee passed it as amended. The committee next approved SB 1205, regulating private-property vehicle booting by prohibiting local bans, setting signage, written permission, rate limits, release rules, and misdemeanor penalties. Supporters said it would provide a more transparent, less costly alternative to towing, while members raised concerns about signage, appeals, and consumer protections. The Bolick amendment made a technical change, and the bill passed as amended. SB 1241, allowing private permitting providers to conduct plan reviews and inspections for single-trade residential projects, drew the most debate: supporters argued it would reduce delays and costs for homeowners and help cities with backlogs, while cities and counties warned about public-safety risks, loss of local control, and liability concerns. After adopting the Payne amendment on immunity, the committee passed the bill 5-2. Finally, the committee passed SB 1366, which creates a Public Property Towing and Impound Practices Study Committee to review fees, standards, insurance, background checks, and related DPS and public-property towing practices. Some members objected that the study committee lacked minority-leader appointments, but supporters said the review was needed before making permanent changes. The committee then began hearing SB 1431, a housing-design bill limiting municipal design standards and restrictions on certain shared features, but the transcript ends before any action on that measure.

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• <00:07:48.560> I premier parks uh which is Beach Park.
• I premier parks uh which is Beach Park.
• Louis Park in my to Park Tavern in St.
• Louis Park alone. mayor stated, in St. Louis Park alone.
• Louis Park.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• lots and parking meters on public property to include a vehicle with disabled veteran plates issued
• Such vehicles shall be permitted to park at a parking meter without fee.
• Such vehicles shall be permitted to park at a parking meter without fee.
• Such vehicles shall be permitted to park at a parking meter without fee.
• at a parking meter without fee.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• ,<01:09:03.199> wildlife accessibility at state parks, wildlife accessibility at state parks
• Um that William O'Brien State Park.
• You talked about your cabins at the state park, you know, different state parks.
• park, you know, different state parks. park, you know, different state parks.
• out and enjoy greater Minnesota parks out and enjoy greater Minnesota parks and<01:25:17.280>

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee first approved the March 3, 2026 minutes by voice vote. It then heard a presentation from the Minnesota Zoo on its aging facilities and bonding needs. Zoo staff highlighted the zoo’s economic and educational role, its 1.4 to 1.5 million annual visitors, and its Free to Explore program, while stressing that many of its 50-year-old buildings are in poor condition, with more than $78 million in backlog and safety concerns for visitors, staff, and animals. The zoo said the governor recommended $4 million for critical life-support systems and asked for an additional $6 million in asset preservation to renovate the original animal hospital building so a new hospital wing can function properly. Testimony emphasized that the renovation is necessary for staff space, storage, code compliance, asbestos removal, and safe animal care, and described recent injuries and close calls tied to outdated facilities. Members asked questions about porcupine quills, natural predators, and the meaning of the zoo’s incident rate. Zoo staff explained that quills are not poisonous but are barbed and can be difficult to remove, and that predators include larger cats, owls, and fishers. On incidents, staff said they include close calls and injuries linked to aging infrastructure, such as a tiger reaching farther through a wall after fencing shifted over time, and staff injuries during animal procedures in older spaces. Members also confirmed that the hospital project has shifted from a standalone building to a wing attached to the existing hospital because of rising construction costs. The committee then heard from Perpich Center for Arts Education. Perpich described its statewide role as both a public high school and an arts education resource center, serving students and educators across Minnesota. It said it hosted 313 events last year for nearly 2,000 educators and administrators and worked with 275 school districts across all 67 Senate districts. Perpich emphasized that nearly seven in 10 students rely on its residential programs because there are no comparable arts high school options in greater Minnesota, and noted strong student outcomes including a 100% graduation rate and national recognition as an exemplary school. For capital needs, Perpich said it received $1.26 million last year for HVAC and building automation work, is grateful for the governor’s recommended $1.3 million this year, and requested $6 million to create a secure, accessible main entrance and upgrade outdated restrooms to ADA compliance.

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• my six years on the Town Council parking my six years on the Town Council parking probably<00:23
• to parking.
• any parking in, and you'll have parking all over the street and just create a mess.
• they would build parking.
• <01:19:01.360> year<01:19:01.840> and parking we changed parking last year and parking

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• or money in lieu of a park to be able to put a park somewhere else?
• <00:46:05.920> uh requiring uh dedications of parks uh requiring uh dedications of parks uh
• communities the cities requiring Parks communities the cities requiring Parks or<00:46:50.960>
• to be able to or money in lie of a park to be able to put<00:46:53.480> a<00:46:53.599> park
• Chair, bring in Lake Elmo as an example: they have a mobile home park that has PFOs in the well.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• park?
• this is different than a trailer Park this is different than a trailer Park Model<01:08:26.199><
• <01:09:05.159> in parks are we defining trailer parks in parks are we defining trailer parks
• industrial parks and Commercial parks industrial parks and Commercial parks and<04:08:40.520> Manufacturing
• in those industrial parks?

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Housing Committee heard testimony on HB 577, a bill to expand accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in New Hampshire. The sponsor and supporters described the state’s housing shortage and argued the bill would make it easier for property owners to build ADUs by right, up to 950 square feet, either attached or detached, while still requiring compliance with building codes, septic/water limits, and other local requirements. Supporters said the measure would help seniors age in place, provide housing for young adults, caregivers, and workers, and make better use of existing property such as garages and barns. Representative Reed raised concern that removing language related to short-term rentals could allow ADUs to be used for that purpose rather than long-term housing. The sponsor said he was open to clarifying language on short-term rentals, and another witness explained that current law already allows municipalities some choice on ingress/egress requirements, while the bill would standardize that and leave the design choice to the property owner. Several supportive witnesses followed, including the New Hampshire Home Builders Association, the New Hampshire Association of Realtors, the Business and Industry Association, AARP, Housing Action New Hampshire, 603 Forward, and New Hampshire Youth Movement. They emphasized affordability, property rights, workforce housing, intergenerational living, and the need for statewide consistency. A Derry resident testified that his existing garage space could be converted into an ADU under HB 577, but current local rules prevent that because it is detached; he said the bill would let him rent it affordably. Supporters also argued that ADUs can increase property values and help homeowners cover mortgages and taxes. In opposition, the New Hampshire Municipal Association said the bill would impose a local zoning mandate, could add density pressure on already stressed infrastructure, and did not guarantee that new units would be affordable or workforce housing. No vote or final committee action was taken in the excerpt.

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• Parks are essential to who we are. For many families, parks are the only backyard they have.
• Parks give us room to breathe mentally, physically, and emotionally.
• These professionals work hard to support parks and waterways across our state.
• Muniz, and Park Planning and Development Manager Tara G.
• Muniz, Park Planning and Development Manager Tara G. Park Planning and Development Manager Tara G.

Summary: The Assembly met on May 23, 2025, after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance. Members also made several guest introductions and memorial recognitions, including tributes to labor leader Louisa Blue and a Memorial Day moment of silence. The body adopted a motion to suspend Assembly Rule 63 for certain Appropriations Committee bills, and later took up a second-day consent calendar and several resolutions. The chamber adopted ACR 68, declaring July 2025 as Parks Make Life Better Month, and ACR 83, proclaiming California Maritime Day; both received broad support. On the floor file, members passed a series of bills covering child passenger safety, student financial aid, downtown office-to-housing conversion districts, rental vehicle theft prevention, fire hazard zone reviews, medical data protections, UC admissions transparency, office-to-housing streamlining, inoperable RV removal, domestic violence and child welfare, insurance classification for social service workers, sustainable aviation fuel CEQA review, UC hiring background checks, accessory dwelling units, fish and wildlife exemptions for Sutter County infrastructure, speed limit assessments, geothermal permitting, special education transfers, recorder fee adjustments, and a BIT program exemption for farmers and ranchers. Most measures passed with little or no opposition. AB 435, which would have implemented a five-step test standard for child passenger safety laws, was later reconsidered and failed on a vote of 36-12 after the call was lifted. The Assembly also adopted the second-day consent calendar, including multiple bills and resolutions, and added co-authors to several resolutions. The session ended with adjournments in memory and an adjournment until Tuesday, May 27 at 1 p.m.

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• , campgrounds, or mobile home parks.
• to the safe parking site, and increasing safe parking site hours.
• , operate the site, provide services at the safe parking site, and increase safe parking site hours.
• near the mobile home parks.
• And sometimes these RVs come and park near the mobile home parks.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Human Services heard several homelessness, public benefits, and aging-related bills. SB 748 would expand Encampment Resolution Funding to support safe parking sites for people living in cars or RVs, require quarterly reporting from HCD on outcomes, and direct LAO evaluation; supporters said it would help local governments reduce RV encampments while connecting people to housing and services. SB 290 would repeal the CalWORKs immunization sanction that reduces aid when parents cannot provide acceptable proof of a child’s vaccination; supporters argued the penalty unfairly harms families already in poverty and can worsen instability, while no opposition testified. SB 606 would define “functional zero” for overall and unsheltered homelessness and require local jurisdictions to plan for and report on the housing and interim shelter needed to reach that goal; supporters said it would add accountability and focus on reducing unsheltered homelessness, and one group moved from opposition to neutral after amendments. SB 433 would create an income-based room-and-board cap and personal needs allowance for all Medi-Cal assisted living participants in residential care facilities for the elderly, not just SSI recipients; supporters said it would prevent eviction and homelessness among low-income seniors and people with disabilities, and facility groups withdrew opposition or moved to neutral after amendments. SB 761 would require students applying for Cal Grants to be notified that they may be eligible for CalFresh and given information on how to apply; supporters said it would address widespread student food insecurity and low enrollment among eligible students. The committee accepted amendments on the bills, and all of the measures discussed were reported out on 7-0 or similar unanimous votes to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, with the consent calendar also approved unanimously.

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• Well, the crash occurred in a place I used to hang out at a lot, the Park Tavern in St. Louis Park.
• Louis Park, and injured nine others.
• Louis at a lot, the Park Tavern in St.
• I lived across the street from Park.
• Louis Park um and Hospital in St.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Whereas towing frees up parking for other drivers, booting does not, and we have seen parking lots in
• They don't sell parking. They're just there for people to collect these fees.
• parking after 5 and no other visible signs to indicate any specific cost.
• We want systems where we have orderly parking and where people pay for parking.
• There's a little bit of a higher bar for the parking lot owner to enter into that.

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• Freezing up parking for other drivers, booting does not.
• Like many others, I was searching for parking.
• For a place to park, and I saw a lot that said public parking after 5.
• lot owners, give the parking lot owners a cut.
• We want systems where we have orderly parking and where people can find parking when it makes sense.

Bills: HB589, HB705, HB1842, HB1874, HB2349, HB2614, HB2827, HB3012, HB3214, HB3308, HB3385, HB3529

Keywords: cosmetology, licensure, interstate compact, state regulations, public safety, workforce mobility, charitable raffles, nonprofit, wildlife conservation, ticket sales, fundraising, master electrician, electrical work, occupational licensing, work scope, Texas law, Texas Real Estate Commission, TREC, real estate broker, sales agent

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• The park board is a component unit created by the city to carry out tourism promotion, beach cleaning
• Recent audits have investigated the Parks Board's use of restricted funds.
• As Sheila mentioned, the park board is under an audit.
• The Park board has a history of only putting sand in front of the seawall.
• The park board with direct control of this money.

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• <01:25:30.760> uh<01:25:30.840> is Park very quickly Brooklyn Park uh is Park very
• ready for development in Brooklyn Park ready for development in Brooklyn Park when<01:26:29.880>
• Regional Park in Anoka County.
• We are also the stewards of the United States's only national park water-based national park, and we
• We are also the stewards of the United States's only national park water-based national park, and we

Bills: HF343, HF446, HF448, HF674, HF811, HF832, HF1661, HF1528, HF1536, HF1541, HF1670, HF1438, HF1714, HF1748, HF1835, HF1904, HF1929, HF1942

Keywords: HF343, Chisago County, Shorewood Park Sanitary Sewer District, Rush Lake, sewer extension, wastewater infrastructure, sanitary sewer, treatment pond, sewage treatment, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, Public Facilities Authority, local infrastructure, municipal utilities, water quality, sanitation, bond proceeds fund, Minnesota bonding, HF446