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• decided in this chamber will advance peace, protect the vulnerable, strengthen our communities, and secure
• Today it operates modern apparatus and equipment staffed by highly trained men and women who are prepared
• , a beloved voice of Hampton Roads and a man whose life helped shape the cultural identity of the region
• It is about national security.
• Over on page 22, we come to House Bill 237, which relates to Virginia Coastal Regional.

Keywords: March 10, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• Good morning, Samalia Rogers, Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, in strong support.
• Xylazine has tripled the effect of deaths in our region.
• Zylazine has tripled the effect of deaths in our region.
• My name is Renee Joe with the Center for AI Digital Policy, in support.
• Tech Oversight Project, Electronic Privacy Information Center, EFF, Public Law Center, RISE, Economy

Summary: The committee heard several public safety bills, with testimony split between supporters who framed the measures as targeted fixes and opponents who warned about overcriminalization and unintended consequences. SB 701, by Senator Wahab, drew support from law enforcement and local government groups, who said state law lacks a tool to address the conduct at issue; the ACLU opposed it as duplicative of existing law, while public defenders said they may withdraw opposition after amendments. Because there was no quorum at that point, the bill was held open without a vote. SB 834, by Senator DeRazzo, was presented as a technical cleanup bill to improve California’s automatic record clearance system by preventing outdated “pending” charges from blocking relief, requiring local court records to match DOJ records, and creating a way for people to obtain proof of relief. It received broad support from criminal justice reform and defense organizations, with no opposition, and the chair indicated support, but no final action was taken during the hearing. SB 248, by Senator Rubio, would require DOJ to send new gun purchasers educational materials during the waiting period about safe storage, suicide prevention, domestic violence, and related resources; supporters called it common-sense education, while one opponent argued the information is already available. The committee voted the bill out on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, but it remained on call pending one additional vote. Senator Rubio’s SB 19, the Safe Schools and Places of Worship Act, would create a new offense for credible threats against schools or houses of worship even when no specific individual is named. Supporters, including law enforcement and Jewish community advocates, said current law leaves a loophole and that the bill would help prevent panic and resource-draining lockdowns; opponents from civil liberties and youth justice groups argued existing law already covers threats and that the bill would worsen the school-to-prison pipeline. After a motion and second, the committee voted due pass to Appropriations, with the measure also left on call. Later, SB 759 by Senator Archuleta, prompted by the killing of Whittier Officer Keith Boyer, would require a court hearing after a third supervision violation or new offense for people on post-release community supervision; supporters said it adds accountability, while opponents said it removes probation discretion and could increase jail and court burdens. The bill passed due pass to Appropriations and was reported as passing. The committee also heard SB 6 by Senator Ashby, which would schedule xylazine as a controlled substance while preserving veterinary use. Supporters, including veterinarians, law enforcement, and a parent who lost a son to a drug-related death, said the drug is increasingly present in fentanyl mixtures and needs to be controlled; opponents from drug policy and civil liberties groups argued scheduling would criminalize users, hinder research, and repeat failed drug-war policies. After extensive debate, the committee voted the bill out due pass to Appropriations, and it passed. Finally, SB 11, the AI Abuse Protection Act, was introduced to regulate AI-generated voice, image, and video replicas, with supporters emphasizing protection against deepfakes and nonconsensual images; the California Chamber of Commerce opposed unless amended, seeking narrower definitions and limits on consumer warnings. The hearing ended while SB 11 was still under discussion, with no final vote reflected in the transcript.

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• We are providing $20 million for security in Jewish day schools.
• We are putting all of this into the amazing center.
• And provides the center with technical assistance and support.
• Bradley:** This clarifies the role and responsibilities of the NW Regional Data Center as the lead entity
• It also requires operational phase recording to include whether the operation of The project achieves

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• AB 2453 is back on concurrence and will address an important operational issue for peace officers and
• Assembly members, Shadez, smooth operator El-Hawari. You are recognized.
• A smooth operator El-Hawari, you are recognized. Thank you so much, Mr.
• Ernest Morel, centered popular culture and showed me how to meet students where they are.
• He also helped oversee the construction of schools throughout the region.

Summary: The Assembly met in Sacramento with a quorum eventually established after the roll call. The day began with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several procedural actions, including rereferrals, consent motions, and requests to remove or return bills. The chamber then moved through a long series of concurrence votes, with many Senate amendments adopted on largely unanimous roll calls. Among the measures approved were bills on Pierce’s disease control in wine grapes (AB 230), mortgage-related matters (AB 1278), a Cerritos College seamless enrollment pilot (AB 1636), alcohol and local government cleanup measures, school district employee issues, and a bill creating a “Penny’s Act” framework for local agencies to round cash transactions if penny shortages continue (SB 105). The Assembly also adopted several Senate bills dealing with CalPERS audit notices, community college reporting, tax-sharing consultant fees, AI-related public comment abuse, juvenile dismissals, industrial cities, library access for teens, and clean energy accounting for water agencies, with most passing by wide margins and a few drawing limited opposition. The chamber also took up several resolutions and special items. HR 112, designating Black Music Month, drew extended remarks celebrating Black artists and their influence on American music; it was adopted by voice vote after 62 coauthors were added. HR 132, declaring September as Young Women’s Reproductive Health Awareness Month, was also adopted after testimony about menstrual health, reproductive education, and disparities in care. SJR 8, calling on Congress to modernize the federal immigration registry and create a clearer path to lawful permanent residency, passed 45-2. SCR 7, supporting permanent standard time, generated notable debate over health effects, daylight hours, and voter intent; after a roll call the resolution was adopted 41-3. The Assembly also adopted a consent calendar of additional resolutions and bills, including items related to awareness days and several Senate bills. Several bills were discussed with substantive policy explanations. SB 928 would add guardrails on AI use in CSU classrooms and preserve human faculty roles; SB 1159 would clarify that autonomous AI systems are not “persons” for purposes of public comment and transparency laws; SB 1375 created a narrow CEQA exemption for certain transit and rail projects with prior environmental review; and SB 952 allowed water agencies to carry forward clean-energy procurement credits. SB 917 expanded farmers market sales opportunities for more wineries by removing an estate-grown grape requirement. Most of these measures passed with strong support, though SB 952 and SB 965 on teen library cards drew some opposition or concern, and SB 1055 on flood-management procurement passed with a small number of no votes. The session concluded with multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes honoring community leaders and residents, including Eric Washington Jr., Ivan Garza, Darryl Preston Jackson, Richard “Dick” Oliphant, and Santos Garcia, with members and family offering remarks about their service, advocacy, and local impact.

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• I kicked off this month at the Dominguez Hoskins Black History Museum and Learning Center in my district
• All these stories at the Museum and Learning Center remind us that Black history is not separate from
• Rosie Lee Hooks is director of the Rosie Lou Hooks Watts Tower Arts Center.
• care for the ...25 years advancing equitable patient-centered care for the underserved communities of
• a moment to be with a young aspiring Democratic activist, a young person of color from the border region

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• foundation, or, you know, a starting point, is there any possibility of the state establishing a secure
• to these students last year, and that continues to be an alternative option for those students to secure
• I'm a library regional manager with Yolo County Library, but I'm here today in my personal capacity.
• I'm a library regional manager with Yolo County, Good morning, Chair and members.
• I'm a library regional manager with Yolo County Library, but I'm here today in my personal capacity.

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• operator.
• And INL is essentially the hub, the center hub for that used fuel center for research.
• , national security.
• And one is we have to have energy security, and we've lost it. We've lost that energy security.
• We've lost that energy security.

Summary: The meeting opened with remarks about the value of public engagement and the availability of presentation materials, then moved into a series of technical briefings from Idaho National Laboratory staff. Joe Renovitz described recent federal and DOE efforts to streamline nuclear regulation for advanced reactors, including NRC Part 53 and upcoming Part 57 rulemaking, DOE authorization updates, crosswalks between DOE and NRC requirements, and use of AI to speed licensing communications and document review. He emphasized that the goal is to align safety standards for advanced technologies, reduce rework for developers, and support deployment for commercial, defense, and research uses. In response to questions, he said there is no current plan to merge agencies, but there is more information-sharing and embedded NRC staff at DOE facilities; he also noted public outreach is supported through groups like GAIN and NEI. David Tolman then discussed the nuclear fuel cycle, covering uranium mining, conversion, enrichment, fuel fabrication, spent fuel storage, transportation, disposal, and recycling. He explained high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU), DOE’s HALEU Availability Program, and the need to expand domestic enrichment, deconversion, and transportation capacity to support advanced reactors and the 2050 nuclear growth goal. He also reviewed used fuel management, including on-site storage at operating and shutdown reactors, the Center for Used Fuel Research at INL, a high-burnup research cask project, and the long-term repository question, which he said is ultimately political as well as technical. He outlined reprocessing approaches—aqueous/Purex, pyrochemical, and fluoride volatility—describing INL’s work on electrochemical processing of EBR-II fuel and noting industry interest from several companies in recycling technologies. Ashley Shields presented on AI for nuclear applications, describing INL’s use of generative AI, high-performance computing, and digital-twin tools to accelerate reactor design, licensing, operations, and materials development. She highlighted the Prometheus effort to pursue highly automated reactor design and operation, the large documentation burden for reactor licensing, and ongoing work on autonomous control, remote operation, and AI-assisted materials qualification through the Vulcan challenge and related data platforms. In questions, she said AI tools are used under data-governance and security controls, with different models chosen for different tasks, and argued that software engineers and human oversight remain necessary. The session ended with a brief recess announcement and a transition to a later presentation on critical minerals and materials.

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• Um, Minnesota has 12 regional systems and the bulk of e-materials licensing is done by regional systems
• </c> collection in each region. collection in each region.
• </c> Government Operations Committee? Government Operations Committee?
• </c> operate efficiently. operate efficiently.
• This really impacts regional centers. So not just Minneapolis–St.

Bills: HF3698, HF3067, HF3730

Keywords: libraries, electronic books, digital audiobooks, licensing agreements, public access, paraprofessional, paraprofessional qualifications, education support staff, teacher aide, teacher assistant, special education, Title I, federal personnel qualifications, Minnesota Department of Education, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, Read Act, reading instruction, math instruction

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• I'm going to center this in a few studies that are out there international and national studies as well
• We can streamline school management and operations using AI.
• and the kinds of decisions that they should make about... ...to understand about safety and security
• It's also that the student's data is being protected and secure so that it's not getting out there as
• It's a region that is broadly strong.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education Pre-K through 12 met to hear a panel discussion on artificial intelligence in K-12 education. Dr. Maya Israel of the University of Florida gave an overview of AI literacy, the benefits of AI for personalized learning and teacher support, and the risks involving data privacy, overreliance, hallucinations, and misuse. She described the Florida K-12 AI Task Force, which published statewide guidance in March and is now providing professional development, case studies, surveys, and resources for teachers and families. She also noted that teacher preparation programs and microcredentials are being developed, but there is not yet a statewide baseline standard for teacher AI training. Superintendents Van Ayers of Hillsborough County and Kevin Hendrick of Pinellas County described district policies and implementation efforts. Hillsborough adopted an AI governance policy, created an implementation guide, and set rules barring generative AI use for students in pre-K through 7th grade while allowing limited, teacher-approved use for older students with district-vetted tools. Pinellas emphasized digital responsibility, parent transparency, data-use agreements, and a governance process for approving tools. Both districts said AI is being used for lesson planning, tutoring, reading-level adjustments, scheduling, and other administrative tasks, but they do not yet have reliable evidence that AI is improving academic performance. They also discussed teacher training, stipends, and certification efforts, including partnerships with universities and vendors such as Microsoft, Google, Magic School, and Gemini. Drew Allen of FSU Inspire offered an industry-focused perspective, arguing that AI is not new but that education must adapt more quickly to industry needs. He described Inspire’s workforce and research mission, its AI and robotics training for teachers, and the need to build teacher comfort and confidence through incentives and applied training. Committee members raised concerns about student dependence on AI, academic integrity, mental health, moral decision-making, data privacy, and whether schools should return to more paper-based testing. The panel generally agreed that AI should be used with strong guardrails, human oversight, and a balance between technology use and traditional learning. No legislation was considered, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, which was adopted without objection.

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• , it was our um financially secure, it was our clients<00:02:36.640><c> and</c><00:02:36.879><c> our<
• </c> Behavioral Health Center of Excellence. Behavioral Health Center of Excellence.
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• </c><01:33:12.320><c> under</c> can speak to directly uh operates under can speak to directly uh operates

Bills: HF3423, HF2354, HF3634

Keywords: healthcare, provider enrollment, medical assistance, legislation, state funds, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, service verification, Medicaid, human services, electronic documentation, 1183, house

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• c><00:04:14.400><c> resort</c><00:04:14.720><c> parks</c> operations consists of 17 resort parks operations
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Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Energy and Environmental Protection met at 9:00 a.m., approved the June 3 minutes, and heard a presentation from the Department of Parks and the Finance Cabinet on Kentucky State Parks capital projects. Commissioner Mark Keelin and Scott Baker described the scope of the state parks system, the ongoing coordination with DECA/Finance Cabinet, and the status of projects funded through House Joint Resolution 76, House Bill 553, House Joint Resolution 56, and House Bill 6. They said 36 of 44 state parks have received renovations or upgrades, with 66 projects completed and 17 under construction, and outlined work on campgrounds, utilities, wastewater systems, broadband, building systems, safety upgrades, ADA improvements, pools, golf courses, marinas, and lodge accommodations. The presenters highlighted several completed or active projects, including campground upgrades at Carter Caves, Ken Lake, and My Old Kentucky Home; utility and grid-resilience work at parks such as Kentucky Dam Village and Kincaid Lake; wastewater projects at parks including E.P. Tom Sawyer, Carter Caves, Dale Hollow, and Blue Licks Battlefield; and building and hospitality renovations at parks such as Lake Barkley, Baron River, and Cumberland Falls. They also noted completed playground upgrades, lock system replacements, beach refurbishment, and golf course improvements, and said the parks system is managing additional internal projects beyond those discussed. The department emphasized that parks often serve as sheltering locations during disasters and that infrastructure replacement is a high priority. Scott Baker then explained DECA’s role in managing the Commonwealth’s capital construction program, saying it oversees about 1,300 active projects across 28 cabinets and agencies, including 149 parks projects. He described DECA’s team-based approach, with dedicated project managers and field staff assigned to parks, and said monthly status meetings and more frequent check-ins are used to keep projects moving. In response to committee questions, Keelin and Baker said projects are assigned to DECA based mainly on the need for architectural or engineering services, while smaller or less complex work can be handled in-house by parks staff or the P11 construction crew. No votes were taken beyond approving the minutes.

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• You know, essential health, we operate on narrow margins.
• region, and due to lack of nearby dental colleges, the region would not benefit from increased graduation
• Most states in our region have annual limits for adults.
• So as a whole, other states in our region pay about 85% of our rate.
• This slide represents the percentage of the region.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee met to review the history and current treatment of North Dakota health insurance mandates, with presentations from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Sanford Health Plan, the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and the Insurance Department. The discussion focused on how mandates apply differently to fully insured, self-funded, ACA, Medicaid, and PERS plans; how the state’s benchmark plan and federal essential health benefits affect coverage; and how the existing process requires cost-benefit analysis and, for certain measures, a PERS pilot period before broader application. Presenters also reviewed the long list of existing state mandates, including provider, beneficiary, and coverage requirements, and noted that many were enacted decades ago and have not been revisited despite changes in medical evidence and treatment options. Witnesses from the carriers argued that mandates should be reviewed periodically because some are outdated, can create unintended costs, and may not align with current medical guidance. Examples cited included PSA screening, off-label drug coverage, prior authorization rules, step therapy, and cost-sharing provisions for mental health and substance use treatment. They emphasized that carriers often cover services without a mandate when supported by clinical evidence, and that mandates can shift costs to employers and employees, especially in the fully insured small-group market. They also suggested possible policy improvements such as clearer mandate definitions, better transparency around cost-benefit analyses, a regular 10-year review of mandates, and more timely submission of proposals through the interim process. PERS and the Insurance Department highlighted a recurring tension over what counts as a mandate and when a measure triggers the state’s defrayal obligation under federal law. PERS described its interim committee process, the April 1 deadline for fiscal-impact proposals, and the limited pilot program used for certain measures, noting that only a few bills have gone through the full pilot process. The Insurance Department explained that it views new benefit mandates through the lens of the ACA benchmark plan and essential health benefits, distinguishing true new benefits, such as infertility coverage, from changes to existing benefits, such as telehealth or insulin cost-sharing caps. No votes were taken on policy changes; the meeting was informational, with members asking questions about costs, applicability, transparency, and whether a periodic mandate review should be established.

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• of a data center and that type of thing.
• of a data center and that type of thing.
• of a data center and that type of thing.
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• . >> Senator Burgess Senator Senator Calatayud Senator Davis center leak here.
• Florida is so significant as a very strong regional university.
• It is a top 10 University for best Colleges for veterans in the southern region. It is.
• This is a community center university.
• Senator Davis center leak. Yes, Senator Smith. Yes.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• What I just heard is that this is going to start a center.
• So what I have here is Operation Ceasefire.
• Operation Ceasefire works. We didn't have to study it at all.
• And that's a good policy, not another center in Richmond to think about things.
• The conference report builds in exceptions such as undercover and emergency operations.

Keywords: March 14, 2026 - Regular Session Part 2, 976, house, all

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• The Disability Law Center, the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council, the Arc of Massachusetts
• Your personal data belongs to you—not to big tech companies, not to a data broker operating off a bot
• H5472 replaces this outdated model with a framework centered on consumer rights and accountability.
• Sometimes they collect more personal information, cell phones, birthdays, social security numbers—all
• Social Security numbers. All of this information is being collected every day.

Summary: The House began with ceremonial resolutions, adopting several measures congratulating new Eagle Scouts and recognizing the town of Sturbridge on the 250th anniversary of the United States. It then took up and advanced several local bills, including the Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act (S. 2619/H. 5472), a Fall River land conveyance bill, a Belmont alcohol licensing bill, a Reading senior property tax exemption bill, and a Lynnfield fund appropriation bill. The House also recessed and later returned to continue floor action. The most extensive debate centered on the data privacy bill, which supporters described as a comprehensive consumer privacy framework. Members emphasized rights to access, correct, delete, and transfer personal data; limits on data collection; enhanced protections for sensitive data; a ban on selling precise location data; restrictions on targeted advertising to minors; and enforcement focused largely on large data holders rather than small businesses. Several members spoke in favor, framing the bill as a response to surveillance capitalism and a protection for vulnerable groups, civil liberties, and small businesses. The House adopted amendments and passed the bill to be enacted by roll call vote. The House also passed a fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations bill after a separate constitutional vote, and enacted a bill extending Milton’s deadline to appropriate money for a high school or conservation land. Another major item was the bill authorizing municipalities to opt into a temporary summer 2026 pilot extending liquor license hours and allowing public consumption in designated districts; after debate and an amendment, it was passed to be engrossed and the House concurred with the Senate’s referral. The House additionally enacted a bill updating laws concerning individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with members praising the removal of outdated and offensive language and stressing that the measure changed terminology without altering substantive rights. The session ended with the House adopting an order to adjourn and meet again the following Monday.

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• McDonald's franchise owner-operators contribute to the economic development, supporting local farmers
• Mission is also the Center for International Trade and Entrepreneurship.
• , the World Birding Center headquarters, Benson, Rio Grande Valley.
• Under her guidance, the CCC Child Development Center achieved a national accreditation.
• Her work at the Chinese Community Center has touched countless lives.

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• Nestled in the East Texas timberland region, Hardin County is renowned for its lush pine and hardwood
• The Mission ADC manages the City Center for Education and Economic Development, a 55,000 square foot
• , the World Birding Center headquarters, Benson Rio Grande Valley State Park, and the 10 Mile Mission
• Join me again in congratulating the city of Edinburgh and all those individuals who helped secure the
• Her work at the Chinese Community Center has touched countless lives.

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• Mission is also the Center for International Trade and Entrepreneurship.
• Mission ADC manages a city center for education, economic development, a 55,000 square foot business.
• National attractions such as the National Butterfly Center, the World Birding Center Headquarters, Benson
• Under her guidance, the CCC Child Development Center achieved a national accreditation.
• Her work at the Chinese Community Center has touched countless lives.

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• ><01:15:02.719><c> that</c> supportive of regional solutions that supportive of regional solutions that
• </c> with um uh tour operators with um uh tour operators uh<01:43:24.080><c> and</c><01:43:24.320><c>
• So if regulate commercial operators.
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Summary: The committee took up Senate Bill 3019, which would cap ticket resale prices at face value for events in Hawaii and authorize DCCA to enforce violations. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection opposed the bill and said it preferred a ticket transparency approach focused on upfront disclosure of fees, while supporters argued the measure would curb scalping, bots, and extreme markups. Testimony from the National Independent Venue Association and a concert promoter emphasized that resale does not add inventory and said the bill would protect consumers; committee members questioned DCCA about enforcement and cited examples of very high resale prices for local concerts. No vote was taken in the excerpt, and the chair said the measure would be moved along for further consideration. The committee then heard Senate Bill 3311, which would create the Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program within DLNR to fund fire-mitigation grants for residential property owners. DLNR supported the bill, saying the need is immediate and that the program is modeled on successful mainland efforts, though the department said it ultimately belongs under the State Fire Marshal once that office has capacity. DCCA’s Insurance Division submitted written comments only. The measure was received without further action in the excerpt. Senate Bill 2979, authorizing DLNR and community-based organizations to enter community co-management agreements for state lands, drew broad support from OHA, community groups, and several individuals, who said the bill would formalize partnerships, strengthen shared responsibility, and help community stewardship efforts. Testifiers clarified that the bill does not require 65-year agreements and said the term should be left to DLNR’s discretion. The committee then moved on without questions or a vote shown in the excerpt. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2351 on the state park special fund, which would allow DLNR to use fund monies for environmental protection programs. DLNR’s state parks administrator opposed the bill, saying the special fund is already fully committed to urgent maintenance and infrastructure needs across an aging park system, and warned that diverting money would weaken the fund’s ability to support parks. The Tax Foundation also submitted written testimony, and a community witness opposed the measure for similar reasons. The excerpt ends as the committee begins Senate Bill 2918, which would require HCDA to establish a community action center in Chinatown; HCDA’s executive director expressed concern about jurisdiction and said the city and county should continue leading that work.