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• The amendment creates a hunting, fishing, and camping sales tax holiday.
• to operating authority for budget transparency.
• And operational support to assist our judicial system partners.
• Lastly, we are allocating $5 million to the State Emergency Operations Center.
• Our private prisons in Florida operate at a 7%—supposedly operate at a 7% cost savings to our state correctional

Summary: The House met on the final day of session, swore in Representatives Boyles and Hodgers, and observed a moment of silence for the Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, as well as for Representative Rosenwald’s father. The chamber then moved into final budget work, with leaders outlining the plan to take up H.J.R. 5019, HB 7031, HB 5017, HB 5015, and then the general appropriations act once the Senate transmitted it. H.J.R. 5019, a proposed constitutional amendment to expand the budget stabilization fund, was explained and amended to raise the rainy day fund cap, require annual deposits, and allow withdrawals for critical state needs by a two-thirds vote; it passed 100-1. The House then adopted the conference report on HB 7031, the tax package. The bill repeals the business rent tax and aviation fuel tax, delays the natural gas fuel tax, creates or expands several sales tax holidays and exemptions, including permanent exemptions for disaster-preparedness items, hunting/fishing/camping items, and ammunition and firearms-related purchases, and makes changes to property, corporate income, local tax, and economic development provisions. Members debated the removal of recurring housing trust fund and transit-related revenue streams, the new ammunition exemption, and the data center tax changes; supporters argued the package reduces taxes and preserves annual budget flexibility, while opponents raised concerns about housing, transportation, and gun violence. The conference report passed 93-7. HB 5017, creating a debt reduction program funded by a recurring transfer to retire state bonds early, passed unanimously. HB 5015, the state group insurance conforming bill, which directs DMS to develop a formulary management plan and codifies the administrative health insurance assessment, also passed. The House then began explanation and questions on the fiscal year 2025-26 general appropriations act, described as a $115.1 billion budget that is down $3.8 billion from the current year and includes more than $12 billion in reserves. Subcommittee chairs summarized major spending areas, including pre-K-12 funding increases, health care funding for Medicaid, KidCare, nursing homes, opioid treatment, and mental health, transportation and economic development funding, environmental and water projects, higher education, state administration, justice, and information technology. Questions focused on school vouchers, inflationary pressures on school districts, and the adequacy of funding for housing, transportation, and other priorities.

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• actually The Only Resort or operating actually The Only Resort or operating facility<00:03:33.799
• I went on a retreat with my husband up at Camp Bliss and was told a story.
• I went on a retreat with my husband up at Camp Bliss and was told a story.
• projects rather than operational projects rather than operational projects<00:19:08.120> as
• <00:37:44.119> hiking group activities like camping hiking group activities like camping hiking

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• costs like the first two years of operations for new programs or increased operational costs for expanded
• costs like the first two years of operations for new programs or increased operational costs for expanded
• of facilities as well as operational of facilities as well as operational costs<00:04:40.160>
• for new programs or increase operations for new programs or increase operational<00:04:44.240> costs
• related operational expenses. related operational expenses.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We operate very much like municipalities do across the state.
• How they generate revenue is probably their primary means to operate.
• We did not change the fee; we actually gave free camping.
• Needing to support current operations, you know, now growing with the different passage.
• Camping at Fenton Lake every year, every summer, was a lot of fun and very relaxing.

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• So we aim to have it fully operational by this fall.
• When it operates effectively, it enables families to rebuild stronger.
• Because, look, the Camp Fire was in 2018. Okay?
• I was in the Camp Fire.
• But how come that wasn't happening after the 2018 Camp Fire?

Summary: The committee first heard AB 597, a bill to strengthen consumer protections for disaster survivors who use public adjusters. The author and the Department of Insurance said the measure would cap public adjuster fees at 15% for claims tied to declared disasters, require clearer contracts, prohibit solicitation during emergency conditions, and allow consumers to rescind contracts that were solicited during prohibited periods. Insurance industry groups supported the bill, while public adjuster representatives opposed it as written but said they were willing to work on revisions. The committee approved the bill and re-referred it to Appropriations; the roll call was ultimately recorded as 16-0. The committee then held its fourth oversight hearing on the Department of Insurance’s Sustainable Insurance Strategy, with Commissioner Ricardo Lara giving an extensive update on wildfire-related market reforms and consumer protections. He said the recent Southern California wildfires had not derailed the strategy and described actions including advance claim payments, a one-year moratorium on residential non-renewals in affected areas, a new fraud strike team, smoke-damage claim guidance, additional living expense protections, and a consumer claims tracker. He reported more than $12.1 billion in claims paid, over 37,000 claims filed, and more than 7,000 survivors assisted directly. He also discussed related bills and reforms, including AB 597, SB 495, SB 547, SB 429, SB 616, AB 888, and AB 2026. Members questioned the commissioner about the Fair Plan’s growing exposure, the $1 billion assessment, rate increases, non-renewals, underinsurance, and whether the reforms would actually stabilize the market. Lara said the assessment was already approved, that policyholders would not be hit with one large bill because insurers have two years to recover costs, and that the department was pushing insurers to use catastrophe modeling and reinsurance tools in exchange for commitments to write more policies in wildfire-distressed areas. He said the department expects to see market stabilization by 2026, though he emphasized the timeline depends on insurer participation, implementation of the new regulations, and future disaster activity. Members generally expressed support for the goals of the strategy while pressing for clearer expectations for consumers and faster action on mitigation and market reform.

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• <00:09:20.040> the funds to really cover operations the funds to really cover operations the
• <00:09:35.600> that maintenance costs for operating that maintenance costs for operating that
• system uh and as you all know we operate system uh and as you all know we operate the<00:24:55.640
• camper cabins and the group camping camper cabins and the group camping areas<00:47:24.079> that
• members I'm Dan starcamp operations members I'm Dan starcamp operations director<01:21:31.440>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And finally, we are back to normal operations, which means there still are operations.
• And finally, we are back to normal operations, which means there still are operations.
• increased operational cost. increased operational cost.
• Our ancestors survived Operation and we will survive Operation Metro Surge.
• c> survive<01:08:24.640> Operation and we will survive Operation and we will survive Operation

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Other areas of the bill focus on the board's operations to...
• The operations of the board are the focus.
• Hatfield, who is a native of Matore and served in the 121st Special Operations Helicopter Company.
• Lieutenant Colonel Scott Kennis from Rano was deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
• Brandon after operation...

Bills: SB67, HB295, SB104

Keywords: veterans affairs, Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, State Board of Veterans Affairs, commissioner, Governor appointment, oversight board, veterans services, veterans benefits, state veterans homes, veterans cemeteries, Alabama Veterans Home Trust Fund, veteran service officers, district managers, assistant commissioners, county veterans offices, military veterans, disabled veterans, elderly veterans, veterans organizations, American Legion

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• One of the things that was most important to me was the funding for the veterans homes and the operating
• After the war, we went into the refugee camps in 1976 through 1980.
• I came to uh camps in 76 through 1980.
• There's a photo of me with my parents in the refugee camp, and, um, I didn't have any pants on.
• camps. That there was no materials. camps. That there was no materials.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Many of these buildings are aging and increasingly unsustainable to operate.
• They're expensive to operate.
• Abode Communities has operated the Clark for over 30 years, despite having to fund deep operating deficits
• In response to nine major disaster declarations, including the Camp Fire in Paradise in Butte County.
• As I'm sure you know, the November 2018 Camp Fire displaced tens of thousands of individuals and has

Summary: The committee heard several housing bills, with the longest discussion focused on SB 79, which would allow more housing near high-capacity transit stops and on transit agency-owned land. The author and supporters argued it would address California’s housing shortage, reduce vehicle miles traveled, and strengthen transit systems by putting more residents near rail and rapid transit. Supporters included housing advocates, local officials, environmental groups, and transit-oriented development organizations. Opponents, including many cities, the League of California Cities, and some tenant and legal advocacy groups, raised concerns about affordability requirements, displacement, demolition protections, local control, and the bill’s interaction with existing local planning efforts. The committee discussed amendments to strengthen anti-displacement protections, minimum density, affordability standards, and a local flexibility alternative, and SB 79 was moved out on a due-pass-as-amended vote of 8-1, with one member not voting. The committee then took up SB 21, which would amend the Housing Crisis Act to allow limited unit reductions when converting deed-restricted SRO buildings into larger, more livable affordable units with private bathrooms, kitchens, and supportive services. The author and nonprofit housing providers said many SRO buildings are financially unsustainable and that the bill would preserve deeply affordable housing while improving conditions for residents. There was no organized opposition testimony at the hearing, though one business property group registered opposition. Members expressed support for the preservation-focused approach, and SB 21 was approved on an 8-0 vote and sent to the Assembly Committee on Local Government. Next, SB 92 was heard, a measure to close a density bonus loophole by limiting how much additional commercial floor area a project can receive and preventing the law from being used to justify very large nonresidential projects with only minimal affordable housing. The author cited a San Diego project as an example of the problem, and the City of San Diego supported the bill as a reasonable fix. Several labor and housing groups also supported it, while no formal opposition witnesses testified. The committee accepted amendments, members praised the effort to curb abuse while preserving feasibility, and SB 92 passed on a 7-0 vote. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 522, which would extend just-cause eviction protections to units rebuilt after disaster if they had previously been covered by the Tenant Protection Act. The author and the Los Angeles City Attorney said the bill would help preserve rental housing in disaster-affected communities, especially after the Pacific Palisades fires, and would not create new rent control. Opponents, including apartment, realtor, and property owner groups, argued it would add burdens to rebuilding and could discourage reconstruction. Members raised questions about whether existing law already protects returning tenants and whether the bill was necessary, and the hearing continued into committee discussion.

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• 20 to 40 million dollar operating 20 to 40 million dollar operating budgets.<00:10:22.000> So
• <00:43:15.560> a because we are, you know, operating a because we are, you know, operating
• <00:53:33.800> Metro experienced during Operation Metro experienced during Operation Metro
• > last<01:01:59.080> few Through ICE operations the last few Through ICE operations the
• summer camp this summer. summer camp this summer.

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• Roberts and Representatives Baisley, Becker, and Caldwell, concerning search warrant requirements for operators
• <00:33:05.280> of warrant requirements for operators of warrant requirements for operators
• Senator Bridges: I went to space camp. Very good. Senator Priestly: Um, Mr.
• <00:48:55.359> went<00:48:55.520> to<00:48:55.560> space<00:48:55.880> camp
• I went to space camp. Senator Bridges. I went to space camp. Very<00:48:57.480> good.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the February 17, 2026 journal, and received a series of committee reports. Senate Services reported several bills and resolutions as correctly printed or engrossed. The Appropriations Committee advanced Senate Bill 5 with amendments, and reported a large slate of House bills 1150 through 1179, most with favorable recommendations and many recommended for the consent calendar. The Finance Committee advanced Senate Bill 46 with amendments and reported several appointments for confirmation, including members of the Financial Services Board and the Advisory Committee to the Property Tax Administrator. The State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee postponed Senate Bill 33 indefinitely and sent Senate Bill 48 to Appropriations. The Senate also approved an appointment filling a vacancy on the Legislative Audit Committee, naming Senator William Lindstedt. On third reading, the chamber passed Senate Bill 11, concerning search warrant requirements for operators of certain electronic platforms, by a vote of 31-2 after no votes from Senators Basley and Zamora Wilson. Senate Bill 76, concerning the practice of certified public accountants, passed 33-0. The Senate then resolved into Committee of the Whole for second reading of Senate Bill 7, concerning medical marijuana use by terminally ill patients in health facilities, and Senate Bill 54, concerning a security deposit exemption for post-closing occupancy agreements; both were adopted, amended, and advanced to third reading. Later, the Committee of the Whole considered House Bill 1027, which would allow retiree executive directors of boards of cooperative services to keep retirement benefits and clarify BOCES funding eligibility; after brief discussion, it was adopted and advanced. The committee also laid over Senate Bill 84 until February 19 and Senate Bills 37, 31, 53, and 43 until February 23. During announcements, senators noted committee meetings and caucus gatherings, including Statutory Revision, Transportation and Energy, Judiciary, Capital Development, and Democratic and Republican caucuses. Senator Jaquez marked the start of Ramadan and invited members to observe with local Muslim communities. Senator Priestly used personal privilege to criticize the state’s AI policy and the relocation of Palantir, prompting a reminder that policy debate should occur in the proper forum. The Senate adjourned until Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

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• Camp Geger. Camp Geger.
• <00:16:54.560> ljun battalion second marines at camp ljun battalion second marines at camp
• <00:31:41.840> There's operating through right now. There's operating through right now.
• how we operate versus how FEMA operates. how we operate versus how FEMA operates.
• But we have the operations center.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the prior meeting minutes, and then spent much of the meeting recognizing members of the Falmouth Police Department and related support personnel. Representatives and senators described the department’s response to a May 17, 2025 shooting between two vehicles, saying officers secured the area, apprehended suspects, and prevented further harm within about 30 minutes. They also recognized Officer Jonathan Bis for helping rescue a person from a burning storage facility on May 3, and honored Chaplain Abram Croer and police administrator Marilyn Belure for their support roles. Members praised the officers’ service and presented citations; one member also noted the recent flooding in Falmouth and the strain on local responders. The committee also observed a moment of silence for a firefighter who died after a vehicle crash while responding to a call. The committee then recognized Sergeant Major Jimmy Thorne, USMC (Ret.), with a lengthy citation for his military service and community involvement. The citation highlighted more than three decades of service, including Vietnam, Lebanon, Somalia, multiple injuries, exposure to Agent Orange, and numerous decorations such as the Purple Heart and Meritorious Service Medal. Speakers also noted his continued civic work in Williamstown and Grant County. Thorne thanked the committee, said enlisting in the Marine Corps and moving to Kentucky were two of his proudest decisions, and received a committee coin. Members and guests offered additional remarks about his character and service. Finally, Brigadier General Charles Jones and Kentucky Emergency Management Director Eric Gibson gave an update on spring storm response and recovery. They said Kentucky has had three declared disasters and one undeclared event this year, with 113 of 120 counties affected in the last 12 months, including February flooding, April flooding, and May tornadoes; a January ice storm appeal was denied. Gibson emphasized the rising frequency and cost of disasters, citing about $350 million in public assistance over the first 10 years of the period reviewed versus about $2 billion in the last five years. He reported on sheltering, disaster recovery centers, FEMA and SBA assistance, and said about $57 million in individual assistance had been paid and nearly $69 million obligated, while public assistance projects were still moving through review and payment.

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• great sense of duty that I present Senate Bill 1354, which would prohibit military personnel not operating
• It ensures California retains control over any armed or law enforcement operations conducted within its
• Compact, or prohibit outside military personnel from attending schools and training, such as going to Camp
• It is entirely self-funded and operates at a zero net cost to the General Fund.
• I went from boot camp to barracks, barracks, excuse me, boot camp to barracks, barracks to base housing

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Military and Veteran Affairs heard several veteran-focused measures, with extensive testimony in support from veterans’ organizations and individual veterans. SB 888 would exclude VA service-connected disability compensation from household income calculations for the low-income disabled veterans’ property tax exemption, addressing a situation where disability benefits can disqualify veterans from tax relief. SB 1354 would prohibit military personnel from another state, territory, or district from entering California to perform military or law enforcement functions without the Governor’s express permission, while preserving Title X activity, training, and mutual aid arrangements. SB 623 would place the Veterans Bond Act of 2026 on the ballot to authorize a $1.25 billion general obligation bond for the CalVet Home Loan Program, which supporters said is nearing depletion of bond authority and remains a critical path to homeownership for veterans and military families. SB 1407 would increase the state income tax exclusion for military retirement pay and surviving spouse benefits to the first $40,000, subject to income caps, as a retention measure to keep military retirees in California. Supporters for the bills emphasized housing stability, affordability, retention of veterans in California, and the economic benefits of keeping military retirees and their income in the state. SB 888 and SB 623 drew broad support from veterans’ groups, county veterans service officers, and related organizations, with no opposition testimony. SB 1354 also received support from veterans’ advocates, while committee members sought clarification on training, mutual aid, and the bill’s scope, and the author agreed to work on amendments. SB 1407 drew strong support from veterans and military organizations, but also formal opposition from the California Tax Reform Association, which argued the state already provides generous veteran benefits and that the tax break would be unfair to other public servants. The committee voted to advance all four measures. SB 888 was approved and re-referred to Revenue and Taxation; SB 1354 was approved as amended and re-referred to Public Safety; SB 623 was approved as amended, given urgency, and re-referred to Housing and Community Development; and SB 1407 was approved and re-referred to Revenue and Taxation. The consent item, SCR 143, was adopted unanimously. After the initial votes, the committee later took add-on votes to confirm passage of SB 888 and SB 1354, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Sheriff Sergeant Patrick operation.
• , like fishing and hunting, camping, like fishing and hunting, camping, kayaking,<02:07:14.320>
• <02:16:02.560> Morally, contamination at Camp Lern. Morally, contamination at Camp Lern.
• out operations in the Pacific. out operations in the Pacific.
• FAA operations. There is absolutely no FAA operations.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Grand Forks and the 112 at Burleigh Morton, there's going to be an additional 72 coming into MRCC man camp
• And so when they found out between Grand Forks and Burleigh Morton, it added $28.9 million in operating
• It's not an ongoing operation that DOCR will oversee.
• When you look at the increase in the operational costs, $28 million, and that's the one thing, even with
• And then whether it's a third party doing the operations or, you know, North Dakota DOCR staff, maybe

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee reconvened in the afternoon and took up only Senate Bill 2015, the Department of Corrections budget. Representative Steeman explained that the budget reflected major changes from the Senate version because bed contracts with Grand Forks and Burleigh-Morton were still unresolved when the Senate acted. He described rising inmate populations, added county/regional jail payments, deferred maintenance and repair funding, planning money for a new Missouri River Correctional Center, software and equipment upgrades, victims of crime grants, and a one-time diversion/deflection center grant for Fargo funded through the Community Health Trust Fund. He also outlined funding for body cameras, tasers, and protective vests, and a Native American reentry program/report provision, along with a legislative management study on sentencing, corrections, and parole oversight. Members asked about the possibility of private or design-build alternatives for the new Missouri River Correctional Center. After discussion, the committee adopted language directing the steering committee to oversee design and construction and to explore other options. There was also discussion of the importance of maintaining North Dakota’s correctional rehabilitation culture, the cost and availability of out-of-state placements, and the current number of inmates housed in regional, county, and interstate facilities. The committee adopted the amendment to engrossed Senate Bill 2015 and then approved the bill as amended on a 21-0 vote, with two members absent and not voting. Representative Steeman was designated as the carrier. The chair then thanked members for their work and announced the committee would reconvene the next morning to continue with remaining bills and budget work before adjourning.

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• of the Louisiana National Guard at Camp Beauregard.
• Members, this resolution just expresses support for the continued operations of the Louisiana National
• of Louisiana National Guard at Camp Beauregard.
• Members, this resolution just expresses support for the continued operations of the Louisiana National
• Relative of the operation and control of ferries by the Department of Transportation and Development,

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• And so with that, I do have a shadow with me today from the NMSU CAMP program, Mr. Charles Lovato.
• He is a first-generation college student... ...and he serves as the NMSU CAMP computer technician.
• I also have a young man who's shadowing me today from the NMSU CAMP program.
• I also have a young man who's shadowing me today from the NMSU CAMP program.
• Isaac, as part of the 20th cohort, was recruited by NMSU CAMP, where he remains active.

Bills: HB111, HB61, HB43, HB156, HB70, SB3, HB103, HB109, HB128, HB247, HJM2, HJM3, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50

Keywords: water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance

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• <00:22:19.120> and fund they use for their operations and fund they use for their operations
• Plantation lots and a plantation Camp Plantation lots and a plantation Camp which<02:01:07.719><
• The farmers buy the lots, but with that ag lot comes a potential house lot in the camp.
• The farmers buy the lots, but with that ag lot comes a potential house lot in the camp.
• The farmers buy the lots, but with that ag lot comes a potential house lot in the camp.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• If you'll educate us on the operation. Sure, sure. Be happy to.
• You know, obviously, this is still an ongoing operation.
• type of money to raise, is a operating support.
• , during the fair, we operate, or partner with a group, and they operate something called. and it's an
• We also operate junior historians.

Keywords: 1184, house, all