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• Time is money, after all, in the construction industry.
• It clarifies that all the prescribed criteria must be met prior to construction of a small modular reactor
• I was thinking about this bill, if it was good enough for World War I and World War II to have our code
• World War II to have our code talkers, that I do believe that we should allow Native American languages
• The new construction enlarged Tucson Air National Guard Base by 30%, creating a posture for the unit

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• the fire districts that are in those of us that have rural areas, the way the original bill was constructed
• It will be secure, just like we mentioned, either passcodes or key codes, security lighting, all that
• It will be secure, just like we mentioned, either passcodes or key codes, security lighting, all that
• <00:09:08.160> We<00:09:08.399> will<00:09:08.560> get codes and things like
• We will get codes and things like that. We will get that<00:09:08.880> sorted.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Requires the department to also revised the uniform core curricula, the uniform core curricula.
• new assessment, we can align seamlessly that assessment with our new standards and also with the uniform
• teacher preparation program based on those new updated feats, those debated standards and based on the uniform

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• DSH also proposes a re-appropriation of $21.6 million General Fund for the construction phase of the
• phase of the project. the proposal to fund the construction phase of the project.
• So, if funded, this proposal would enable us to award the construction contract in July, because the
• Would people have to be displaced during the construction phase?
• No, patients are not anticipated to be displaced during the construction phase.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health held an informational hearing on the Governor’s May Revision, focusing first on the Commission on Behavioral Health, then EMSA, and then the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The Department of Finance said the state faces a third consecutive deficit and that the May Revision includes difficult trade-offs, including proposed eliminations or reversions of some behavioral health and public health funds. The LAO echoed concern about the structural deficit and said it was still awaiting some budget details before offering a full analysis. For the Commission on Behavioral Health, Finance proposed eliminating $20 million in Mental Health Wellness Act funds, arguing the money would help offset General Fund costs and noting future Proposition 1 innovation funding. The commission strongly opposed the cut, saying it would eliminate or delay launch-ready grants for early childhood supports, full-service partnerships, and peer respite, and would eventually end ongoing grant programming. Several advocates and commissioners testified that the funds support underserved communities and that Proposition 1 is not a substitute for the existing programs. The chair asked Finance to look for alternatives, but no vote was taken. EMSA presented mostly technical budget adjustments: increased authority for the California Poison Control System, a correction to EMSIS funding, and a reappropriation for enterprise services and data management. CDPH then reviewed a broader set of May Revision proposals, including reversions from the California Reducing Disparities Project, workforce development, STD prevention, hepatitis C prevention, hospice, and extreme heat funding, as well as a new generative AI pilot for health facility survey reporting. Members raised concerns about cuts to CRDP and gender health equity programs, especially because many grants are mid-contract and serve underserved communities; CDPH said the reversions were part of solving the deficit and that CRDP had been successful, while also clarifying that abortion.ca.gov would not be eliminated. Public comment was overwhelmingly opposed to the CRDP and related cuts, with many speakers describing the programs as life-saving and cost-effective. No formal votes or actions were taken during the hearing.

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• <00:06:41.039> our Representative Johnson had a bill to create a task force to develop uniform
• The amendment is coded A21. >> I recognize a member from Scott, Representative Steer. >> Thank you, Mr
• The amendment is coded A18. >> I recognize a member from Bell Tramy, Representative Duran. >> Thank you
• The amendment to the amendment is coded A22.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 1082, a public safety finance bill extending the time to use certain appropriations, was taken up on the House floor and described by the author as a package of funding and policy changes. The bill’s major components included $12 million for victim services such as domestic violence shelters, sexual assault advocates, child abuse programs, and general crime victim services; creation of a domestic violence task force; additional funding for Philando Castile training; increased penalties and other criminal law changes; a process for decommissioning law enforcement vehicles; a task force on uniform IDs for first responders; a non-fatal shooting clearance grant program; corrections employment program changes; and line-of-duty death benefit updates for first responders. Members speaking in support emphasized the need to stabilize victim services, improve responses to domestic violence, and address public safety gaps identified after recent events. The House adopted Amendment A21, which requires the Department of Public Safety to convene a task force to study transitioning the ARMOR emergency communications system to a statewide funded model. Supporters said the system needs major upgrades and that the task force could examine funding options, including ideas previously discussed for a modest cell phone fee. The House then adopted Amendment A18, as amended by technical Amendment A22, to add protections for police and other public safety officers against doxxing and release of certain personal information, modeled in part on protections previously enacted for judges. Debate on A18 focused on whether the bill should protect only law enforcement or be part of a broader approach to data privacy; supporters argued officers and their families face real threats, while some members said the issue should be addressed more broadly. The amendment passed on a roll call vote, 119-11. During third reading discussion, members highlighted the first-responder provisions, especially the task force on standard IDs and the line-of-duty death changes. Supporters said the ID task force was prompted by the June 14 events and could help quickly verify responders and improve coordination at large incidents. The line-of-duty death update was described as expanding eligibility for part-time and paid-on-call firefighters and including occupational illnesses, especially job-related cancer, in response to long-standing concerns from firefighters and their families. No final vote on the bill itself was shown in the transcript excerpt, but the bill advanced after the amendments were adopted.

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• They pushed a firmware update that said, hey, we're only going to read for our coded ink cartridge.
• When it detected a non-coded ink cartridge, it refused to work.
• I permitted and sighted and oversaw you know public communication throughout construction of a lot of
• I know I've worked on military bases before on construction and in federal contracts...
• I know I've worked on military bases before on construction and in federal contracts.

Bills: HB2121, HB2134, HB2451, HB2700

Keywords: modification, electronic equipment, consumer rights, OEM restrictions, civil penalties, intellectual property, critical infrastructure, foreign adversaries, China, communications, security, Arizona Space Commission, strategic plan, aerospace, economic development, space industry, education, workforce training, assistive technology, disability services

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• WE WORKED TOGETHER WITH FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT.
• ADDRESS BE ISSUED WITHIN TWO WEEKS TO HELP STREAMLINE THE WAITING TIME FOR A BUILDING PERMIT AND CONSTRUCTION
• PICK THE BILL ALLOWS PUBLIC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECTS TO BYPASS CONCURRENCY
• GARMENTS BUT THIS LETS DEVELOPERS AFFECT FEES BY CONSTRUCTING SCHOOL FACILITIES OR MAKING IMPROVEMENTS
• REFINING FOR THE PROHIBITION ON INITIATIVES OR REFERENDUM PROCESSES FOR LAND-USE REGULATIONS INCLUDE CODE

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• and maintain housing um is construct and maintain housing um is another<00:42:22.640> side<00
• Costs for construction have risen along with inflation.
• have risen along with construction have risen along with inflation<00:47:27.000> interest<00:
• <00:51:54.200> and<00:51:54.359> get Development and Construction and get Development
• Before that, I worked for North Branch Construction here in Concord, so I was sort of building homes

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Capacity building, construction and renovation, and home visiting. We made this great chart.
• It's key code 622, is it 623?
• So you can see at the top projects that are in construction and Require additional funds to.
• That now requires construction funds to complete.
• We had so many construction projects that we weren't able to get into the funding of some of the plan

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• We can't plan construction projects for rail, for bus, et cetera, if we don't have certainty that the
• So combined, that's 12,000 units that are either already constructed and people are living in them or
• are under construction right now.
• We're starting to do the construction.
• Per Public Resources Code 4213.05, so which will become inoperative in 2013.

Summary: The Budget Subcommittee No. 4 hearing focused on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) and cap-and-trade reauthorization, with members and panelists discussing how to balance climate goals, affordability, and legislative oversight. The chair emphasized the hearing as a broad review of past GGRF spending and future options, while the LAO outlined how GGRF revenues are generated, how variable they have been, and the tradeoffs between continuous appropriations and annual budget control. Two academic panelists, Dr. Kyle Meng and Danny Cullen Ward, argued that cap-and-trade remains an effective climate policy, but stressed that future revenue will depend heavily on market design, allowance allocation, and price levels. They also raised the idea that GGRF could be used more directly for affordability, especially by lowering electricity costs, and for targeted investments in technologies that the market would not otherwise support. Committee members pressed the panelists on where revenues come from, how much has actually been spent, and whether continuous appropriations reduce oversight. CARB staff said more than $33 billion has been generated to date and a little over $11–12 billion has been spent, with the rest committed or in process, and noted that project timelines can be lengthy. Members also asked about ways to lower electricity rates, reduce wildfire-related utility liabilities, and support electrification. The panelists said transportation fuels are the largest source of GGRF revenue, that industrial emitters receive a smaller share of free allowances, and that reducing wildfire liability and investing in grid-scale batteries could help lower costs and speed decarbonization. Public commenters largely urged the Legislature to preserve or expand continuous appropriations for specific climate programs. Speakers supported funding for nature-based solutions, natural and working lands, urban greening, agricultural climate solutions, waste and composting programs, clean transportation, AB 617 community air protection, clean cars, transit, affordable housing near transit, and dairy digesters. Several groups argued these programs are cost-effective, provide public health and affordability benefits, and should receive dedicated shares of GGRF. Others urged reducing free allowances and using more GGRF revenue to directly lower energy costs for households. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• These adjustments reflect the simple truth that construction costs today are far higher than when those
• The purpose of this bill is to reduce the regulatory burden on utility companies when constructing and
• conditions on utilities seeking approval for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to construct
• I know in my district there have been a great deal of concerns about transmission line construction.
• I think that's the reasonable thing we have in our code right now.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• Agency code 337 will be located behind tab 3 in your binders.
• , the most flammable type of construction.
• That's agency code 366 behind tab 3.
• We also insure the same entities and we do construction. And transportation.
• Second, this is for completing construction projects in SHARE.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Most other industrial sectors are contracting, like manufacturing and construction, all down a little
• And then also we forecast apprenticeships, and those are down as construction slows.
• The color coding on the bar charts indicates which agency the spend is from on this graph.
• Again, the color coding shows the breakdown by agency.
• You can see the older siphon next to the new one being constructed.

Summary: The Ways and Means Committee held a work session covering the state revenue outlook, caseload forecasts, wildfire costs, budget balance, tort liability, water supply, and pension policy. The Economic and Revenue Forecast Council reported modest near-term U.S. growth, no near-term Washington employment growth in 2026, continued personal income growth, and elevated inflation, with tariffs and federal policy cited as major risks. Revenue forecasts were slightly improved for the current biennium by about $105 million but down about $185 million for the next biennium. Members asked about income inequality and housing permits; staff said personal income is an aggregate measure and housing production remains below long-term needs. The Caseload Forecast Council then reported that most forecasts were unchanged or only slightly changed, but several programs increased, including Washington College Grant, Working Connections, aged/blind/disabled cash grants, nursing homes, home and community services, and developmental disabilities personal care. The largest policy-driven change was in Medicaid low-income adult caseloads, where federal H.R. 1 was projected to reduce coverage substantially through narrower eligibility, community engagement requirements, and shorter eligibility periods. The committee also heard a wildfire funding update and a 2025 fire season review. Staff explained that the state budgets $93 million annually for suppression and uses supplemental appropriations for costs above that level, with an estimated state supplemental need of about $139 million for the current year. Department of Natural Resources officials said 2025 fire activity remained below the 10-year average in acres burned, but fires were more complex and closer to communities, contributing to higher residence loss. They described expanded use of aircraft, firefighters from other states, corrections crews, and the Arcadia 20 hand crew, and said the state did not need National Guard ground support this year. A budget preview then showed that the near general fund outlook had worsened after vetoes, lapses, and forecast changes, and that maintenance-level costs alone would leave a projected negative balance by fiscal year 2027 and about $4.3 billion by fiscal year 2029, before any policy decisions. Jason Seams, the state risk manager, reported a sharp rise in tort claim costs, with indemnity expenses nearly doubling from fiscal year 2023 to 2025 and DCYF accounting for most of the increase. He said the state self-insurance liability account has run deficits for four straight biennia and is now facing nearly $600 million in deficits, driven largely by a surge in DCYF claims, especially juvenile rehabilitation and long-running sex abuse cases. Members asked about the role of old claims, comparisons with other states, excess insurance, and whether more Attorney General staff could reduce special assistant attorney general costs. The committee then shifted to water policy, hearing from tribal leaders, Ecology, and the Washington Water Trust. Tribal witnesses emphasized overappropriation, declining flows, climate impacts, and the need for legislative oversight and tribal participation in water policy. Ecology described major projects in the Odessa sub-area, Yakima Basin, and Dungeness, along with the need for storage, recharge, conservation, and policy changes to support water supply development. The Washington Water Trust argued that climate change is reducing summer flows and that the state needs more funding, enforcement, and long-term commitment to restore instream flows. The final item was a pension update on LEOFF 1 surplus assets; staff reviewed two 2025 bills that would have merged or restructured the plan and used surplus assets, but neither passed, and instead the budget directed the Select Committee on Pension Policy to study the issue and report back.

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• It is worn by those who serve their country in uniform.
• Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 8464 to amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize
• <03:35:34.720> to to amend title 31 United States Code to to amend title 31 United States
• Code to authorize<03:35:35.600> pausing<03:35:36.080> and<03:35:36.319> segmenting
• on behalf of people who wear the uniform on behalf of all<06:07:26.718> of<06:07:26.878> us

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• <00:13:39.400> in the current net metering construct in the current net metering construct
• The mechanisms for that review and removal are laid out in fire code already.
• Uh, so, this references the section of fire code where the rules for that are.
• removal are laid out in fire code removal are laid out in fire code already.<00:24:21.480> Uh
• already in existence in fire code. already in existence in fire code.

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• No zip code is immune. Thank you, Sherry Lopez, for bringing this important topic...
• No zip code is immune. Thank you, Sherri Lopez, for bringing this important topic to our awareness.
• HB 2153, international revenue code. HB 2156, construction equipment and farm equipment.

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• And then for construction, if this line of credit is used to construct a home, the money would be taken
• And then for construction, if this line of credit is used to construct a home, the money would be taken
• And then for construction, if this line of credit is used to construct a home, the money would be taken
• And then for construction, if this line of credit is used to construct a home, the money would be taken
• And then for construction, if this line of credit is used to construct a home, the money would be taken

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Summary: The House Committee on Housing held a public hearing on a series of housing bills. HB 1432 and HB 1428 drew support from HHFDC, and HB 1428 also received testimony from Hawaiian Community Assets, which said housing counseling funding is needed to meet demand for financial education tied to affordable housing, and that such counseling can help reduce evictions, prevent foreclosure, and stabilize households. HB 833 on community land trusts received broad support from HHFDC, county housing officials, community land trust representatives, and a local developer; testimony emphasized keeping housing affordable in perpetuity, but also asked for clearer access to financing, longer repayment terms, and inclusion of additional land trusts in the bill. Peter Savio argued that community land trusts are the best way to control demand and keep housing tied to local incomes. The committee also heard HB 19 on the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund, which HHFDC said should be made permanent because the pilot has been successful, with 81 units in the program and $7.4 million of the $10 million allocation already committed. HHFDC said the fund helps stalled for-sale projects by providing state equity that revolved back when homes are sold. HB 529 and HB 432 were also heard; HB 432 would create a subaccount in the rental housing revolving fund for projects above 60% AMI, and HHFDC said this would help finance housing for households at 65% and 80% AMI. The bill drew support from several housing, business, and industry groups. Several other housing measures were discussed with mixed testimony. HB 419 had HHFDC support, Limby Hawaiʻi opposition, and support from the Grassroot Institute and others; members asked about whether councils approve these projects in one or multiple readings. HB 527 and HB 416 also drew a mix of support and opposition, with questions focused on county approval timelines and whether state-financed projects would still go through normal local review. HB 417 on the rental housing revolving fund prompted questions about how it differs from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund and whether it should be more flexible for mixed rental and for-sale projects. HB 418’s proposed working group was noted as potentially unnecessary because HHFDC said a public working group was already being formed. HB 1411 on housing preference raised questions about what happens if a recipient changes jobs, and HB 374 drew an Attorney General’s Office recommendation to remove a duration requirement to avoid possible constitutional travel issues. HB 373 and HB 1492 were also heard, with strong testimony from Peter Savio in favor of a broader trust-based model for affordable housing. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

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• It just has code sections open.
• Section 8, authority to adopt rules and regulations as to operation, maintenance, and construction, etc
• Section 22 is in compliance with 31-13-1 through 31-13-11 in code.
• Sections 33 through 69 bring forth various code sections. None of those are amended.
• None of those are various code sections.

Keywords: Energy - Room 409, 3 March, 2026; 1:30 P.M., 925, all

Summary: The committee first considered House Bill 1049, which was explained as a House vehicle used to insert two previously introduced Senate bills: the rural water oversight committee bill and a measure expanding PSC authority to reject certain certificated areas for municipalities serving customers more than one mile outside city limits, with water utilities added to the existing electric utility language. The committee adopted the strike-off amendment and then passed the amended bill, which was reported out. Next, House Bill 1305 was taken up. The bill would expand oversight of municipally owned electrical distribution systems by allowing the Public Service Commission to conduct audits, but it included a reverse repealer because further work was still needed. The sponsor said he wanted to ensure systems that do not need auditing are not unnecessarily included. The committee adopted the strike-off amendment and then reported the bill. The final and most detailed item was a bill creating the Metro Jackson Water Authority. The sponsor described it as a response to Jackson’s water crisis and warned that without action the city could face bankruptcy and bondholder enforcement. The bill would create a new authority covering Jackson water and wastewater service areas, establish a board with appointments by the mayor, governor, lieutenant governor, and others, transfer operations when the court-ordered process ends, and give the authority powers over rates, contracts, bonds, procurement, reporting, and related financial matters. A committee member asked whether population-based language would capture any city other than Jackson; the sponsor said Jackson is the only city over 100,000 population and acknowledged a drafting issue, noting the reverse repealer was included because the bill was not yet perfect. After the strike-off was adopted, the committee voted to report the bill.

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• as we can we do have to U being uniform as we can we do have two<01:21:18.520> additional<01:
• Under statutory construction, you look at the plain language in front of you, and if you read it and
• Under statutory construction, you look at the plain language in front of you, and if you read it and
• Under statutory construction, you look at the plain language in front of you, and if you read it and
• Under statutory construction, you look at the plain language in front of you, and if you read it and

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting was an introductory organizational session for the House Legislative Administration Committee. Chair Greg Hill and Vice Chair Vanessa Sheen welcomed members, introduced the new clerk and committee staff, and described the committee as generally nonpartisan and focused on bills on their merits. They also noted that many bills are handled on a consent calendar after discussion, and that the committee often works closely with staff, House counsel, and the House clerk on procedural matters. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on committee operations and expectations: how committee reports should be prepared and submitted, the use of electronic submissions, scheduling hearings, and the need for clear bill placards at the witness table for livestream viewers. Members discussed the committee’s calendar, including a proposed conflict with the governor’s budget address, and ultimately settled on moving the remaining hearings to February 19. The chair also emphasized advance notice for absences or amendments, and said executive sessions can be scheduled as time allows under current rules. House Clerk Paul Smith testified about his role as a nonpartisan officer and said he would be providing informational testimony on a bill affecting a law he sponsored years ago, as well as on a forthcoming PSLF-related bill for legislators. He also spoke about legislative customs, precedents, and the value of parliamentary procedure. The chair concluded with guidance on decorum: arrive on time, avoid interruptions during testimony, keep food out of the room, use electronic devices discreetly, and route questions through the chair for clarification rather than debate.

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• admin's real estate and construction admin's real estate and construction team<00:09:04.040>
• <00:10:41.160> projects than 320 annual construction projects than 320 annual construction
• Most of you know Admin for our facilities, construction, and real estate work across the St.
• When money is appropriated to agencies for construction projects, our real estate and construction services
• <00:51:22.040> and into it right like that big code and into it right like that big code and

Keywords: 1187, senate, all