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• So the cost in one region of the state does not mean that they should be getting more because there's
• town of Massachusetts, which I represent, the town of Gosnold, and really taking that approach of regional
• Collins, community programming. Amendment No. 228 by Mr. Collins, community programming.
• early morning walks, the Senate prioritized support for Head Start providers in early education programming
• and make immigrants feel like others, We invested in the Museum of African American History and programs

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate met on the FY27 budget and began with several ceremonial introductions and brief amendment withdrawals. Senator Collins withdrew amendments related to restoring DCF social worker funding and educator pay. The chamber then ruled a package of tax-related amendments offered by Senator Tarr out of order on constitutional grounds, finding they would create money-bill provisions that must originate in the House; the Senate upheld that ruling by a vote of 35-4. Senator Tarr later offered amendments on a gas tax suspension and related tax relief themes, but those were not adopted. The Senate considered and rejected several other amendments, including proposals on commemorating Commonwealth history, naming a bridge, repeat offenders, and no-cost calls. One amendment by Senator Fattman to extend domestic violence leave protections to contract employees was adopted unanimously, with 39 votes in favor and none opposed. The chamber also adopted an amendment creating a special commission to study the adequacy, reliability, and distribution of unrestricted general government aid (UGA), after extended debate about inequities in municipal aid and local budget pressures. Members from across the chamber supported the commission, while some emphasized that adequacy of funding, not just redistribution, remains a concern. The Senate then took up Chapter 90, passing the municipal roads and bridges bill to be engrossed. It also adopted a community programming amendment and a Senate Ways and Means amendment, then adopted the Ways and Means budget amendment as amended and ordered the underlying FY27 appropriations bill to a third reading. After lengthy closing remarks from the Ways and Means chair, minority leader, and the Senate President praising the budget process and highlighting investments in local aid, education, public safety, and other priorities, the Senate voted 40-0 to pass the FY27 budget bill to be engrossed. The chamber then adopted an order to reconvene the following Tuesday at 11 a.m. and adjourned in memory of Trooper Kevin Thomas Traynor.

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• So, I just I'm I'm I would program.
• Those 11 existing programs are very high-leverage, high-participation programs that lead to jobs for
• Those 11 existing programs are very high-leverage, high-participation programs that lead to jobs for
• So the state request here is the... 11 existing programs are very high 11 existing programs are very
• And so more of a program approach.

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• Industries leading training programs Industries leading training programs that<02:23:31.479>
• across our region.
• training programs across our region<02:33:40.880> at<02:33:41.040> on<02:33:41.279>
• Um, you also have apprentices, but how big is the program? Well, the program is quite big.
• He added that the program is provided through funds and grants for some programs as well.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <00:14:29.760> and implementation at the program and implementation at the program and project
• Um, we can get a uh fiscal program.
• program that that is affordable. program that that is affordable.
• <00:32:11.760> that townships already have a program that townships already have a program
• It was a billion-dollar program federally.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• DCCA Port Pilot Program in support. Danny Sha, program specialist for DCCA.
• <00:56:18.480> is of ensures that the program is of ensures that the program is structured
• I'm here today in strong support of apprenticeship program for um apprenticeship program for um local
• <01:51:40.727> [snorts] Michael region. [snorts] Michael region.
• Seeing none, the recommendation is adopted. program. I I don't believe we did, but I program.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1588, which would establish a Department of Transportation noise detection program using cameras to enforce noise control laws. DOT supported the measure and said it is already piloting the technology at eight locations, with about 10 sites costing roughly $2 million to $2.5 million to install and operate. The Department of Health said it was willing to work with DOT but noted its current regulations are not designed for vehicular noise sources and that the bill may need clearer standards to be enforceable. Members raised concerns about the lack of a specific decibel threshold and whether the system could accurately identify the source of noise; DOT said the pilot can pinpoint vehicles and that the program would align with existing health standards, but no final number was identified during the hearing. The committee then heard HB 1696, which lowers the minimum age for a commercial driver’s license from 19 to 18 and removes a restriction tied to vehicle category, while requiring DOT rule changes. DOT, the City and County of Honolulu, the Hawaii Transportation Association, Teamsters Local 996, and other stakeholders testified in support. The Hawaii Transportation Association suggested adding a training requirement for drivers ages 18 to 20, proposing at least 320 hours of employer training and recordkeeping. Members sought clarification that the bill would apply to intrastate, not interstate, licensing. For HB 233, the committee considered a measure authorizing DOT to designate airport special district zones statewide to prevent unauthorized access and improve security. DOT and the City and County of Honolulu supported the bill, explaining that defined boundaries would help law enforcement address trespassing, disruptions, fires, theft, harassment, and other incidents around airports and terminals; DOT said commercial airports are ready to implement the proposal, while some general aviation sites would need further work. Members asked about the scope of the boundaries, existing enforcement, and whether the measure would cover state-owned or non-state parcels near airports. The committee also heard HB 2332, which renames the Harbors Division as the Commercial Ports Division and distinguishes “harbor” from “port” in statute. DOT, the Maritime Group, and harbor users supported the bill, saying the change would reduce confusion between commercial cargo/cruise facilities and recreational small boat harbors, and could help with clarity and possibly federal grant competitiveness. Members asked about impacts on small boat harbors and cruise activity, and DOT explained that the bill is aimed at purpose-built commercial ports, not recreational facilities. The committee also took testimony on HB 2283, which clarifies DOT’s consultative role with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs in setting port pilotage standards and requirements. DOT, DCCA, Matson, the Hawaii Pilots Association, and others supported the measure, saying it would improve coordination and ensure pilot licensing standards reflect operational realities in the harbors. Finally, after a recess, the committee heard HB 2217, which would allow driver’s permits, licenses, and ID cards to include a notation for a non-apparent disability. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities opposed the bill as drafted, saying voluntary alternatives such as Smart 911 may be better and that the category is too broad. The Attorney General’s office supported the intent but recommended limiting the notation to medically recognized, specifically defined conditions so agencies can train personnel and avoid confusion or escalation.

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• the Minnesota DNR complete a statewide count to get a more accurate picture of how successful the program
• Funding is critical for any research program.
• DNR for any research program Minnesota DNR could<01:03:15.200> utilize<01:03:15.599> lowcost
• My name is Barbara Keller, and I am the big game program leader with Minnesota DNR.
• leader with Minnesota DNR I'm program leader with Minnesota DNR I'm here<01:25:09.880> to<01:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:17:28.600> order the state defines Regional order the state defines Regional order would
• <00:38:23.760> um to is the irrigation system program um to is the irrigation system program
• It establishes the Agricultural Statistics Program in the statute and appropriates funds for the program
• It establishes the Agricultural Statistics Program in the statute and appropriates funds for the program
• robust Community engagement program robust Community engagement program where<01:38:04.280> we

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• surveillance, recon, drug interdiction, and strike missions, eliminating numerous narco-terrorists in the region
• national championship in Indianapolis, connecting this year's team to one of the defining moments in program
• leadership, ...whose leadership and performance helped power the team's tournament run and earned him West Region
• period of time at the helm, In just a short period of time at the helm, Coach Lloyd has elevated this program

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• The bill is narrowly crafted to apply only to properties within the regional shoreline of San Mateo County
• district, which happens to be the one that I live in, the dumping reports led to a more intense cleanup program
• requirement that funds recovered be reinvested into housing code enforcement, including support programs
• Good to see you, fellow former colleague in regional government.

Summary: The committee opened the June 18, 2025 Local Government hearing with housekeeping rules, noting that testimony would be in person and that disruptive conduct would not be tolerated. Because a quorum was initially lacking, the committee proceeded as a subcommittee and heard several bills before later taking formal votes once quorum was established. The agenda included 15 bills, with eight placed on the consent calendar and one bill pulled by the author. The bills discussed included SB 333, which would let San Luis Obispo County voters consider raising the local sales tax cap for transportation funding; SB 390, a district-specific measure for South San Francisco to address a Mello-Roos/CFD issue affecting properties with conservation easements; SB 394, which would increase penalties for water theft and allow local agencies to recover damages; SB 611, which would restore protections for housing projects tied to adopted community plans while CEQA litigation is pending; SB 757, which would allow nuisance abatement liens or special assessments to collect cleanup costs for chronic nuisance properties; and SB 489, which would require public agencies involved in housing approvals to post application requirements online. Supporters generally framed the bills as tools for infrastructure financing, housing production, transparency, public safety, or deterrence of theft and blight. Opposition was heard on SB 757, with critics warning about due process, foreclosure risk, and displacement of low-income homeowners. After quorum was called, the committee voted 7-0 to pass SB 757, and later approved SB 489 on a 10-0 vote. The consent calendar bills—SB 74, SB 225, SB 272, SB 409, SB 558, SB 735, SB 736, and SB 737—were approved together. SB 333 advanced on a 7-2 vote, SB 390 passed 9-0, SB 394 passed 9-0, and SB 611 passed 10-0. The hearing concluded with the committee adjourned after all listed actions were taken.

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• But this is more or less other than that talks program unique.
• The only addition I would like to share is that the funds received for the tax credit program by an eligible
• Florida and quite frankly, was to get to Florida and practice for a little while and identify perhaps region
• When information is held by circuit or appellate court, the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional

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• Fairfax County's CASA program, for instance, has served over 8,500 kids in our region, including 376
• CASA programs cultivate programs.
• <00:56:36.640> In<00:56:36.880> regions<00:56:37.119> with trusted programming
• In regions with trusted programming.
• programs if market conditions change. programs if market conditions change.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Some are regional, some are community-based, and some are just neighborhood bus stops.
• the Community Planning Act, with full public input and with coordination with state, federal, and regional
• And the bill authorizes, but does not necessarily require, additional funding within the work program
• administrators, or other public or nonprofit entities in the day-to-day operation for the program.
• The beast ...or other public or nonprofit entities in the day-to-day operation of the program.

Bills: S0174, S1342, S1334, S1362, S1602, S1604

Keywords: transportation, memorial, honorary designation, Miami-Dade, Charlie Kirk, transit-oriented development, housing affordability, mixed-use zoning, urban development, traffic congestion, elections, voter registration, citizenship, provisional ballots, election fraud, vertiports, aviation, airport infrastructure, economic development, veterans

Summary: The committee first heard CS for SB 1342 on transit-oriented development by Senator Rouson, which seeks to expand housing near fixed transit corridors by updating TOD definitions and applying Live Local-style land-use principles to those areas. An amendment narrowed definitions, limited the bill to land-use and development regulations, removed a private cause of action, and added exclusions for environmentally sensitive areas, historic properties, and military installations. Supporters said the bill would increase housing supply near existing infrastructure and maximize the state’s transit investments, while local government groups and city leagues opposed it as a sweeping preemption of local zoning authority that could force high-density development without public hearings or adequate infrastructure planning. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee then took up CS for SB 1334 on elections by Senator Grall, which would require documentary proof of citizenship in voter registration and related election processes, update how citizenship is verified through REAL ID and the SAVE database, clarify that paper ballots are the primary voting method, and add other election-related changes such as candidate eligibility rules and timelines. Two technical amendments were adopted. During extended questioning, senators raised concerns about how documents would be submitted and stored, whether voters without Florida IDs or REAL IDs—especially students, disabled voters, seniors, and homeless Floridians—could be flagged or burdened, and what fiscal and workload impacts the bill would have on supervisors of elections and state agencies. Supporters argued the bill would streamline verification and reduce duplicate paperwork, while many public speakers and some senators said it would create barriers to voting, increase costs, and risk disenfranchising eligible voters. The transcript ends during debate on the bill, before a final vote is shown. Later, the committee considered CS for SB 1362 on advanced air mobility by Senator Harrell. A strike-all amendment aligned the bill with the House version and added vertiports and charging systems as eligible projects for public-private partnership funding, with FDOT authorized to fund certain vertiport costs within available resources. The bill drew support from industry and local representatives, and the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard SB 174, which designates a portion of State Road 985 in Miami-Dade County as Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue and directs FDOT to install markers at an estimated cost of $2,400. The bill prompted significant debate over whether Kirk’s legacy warranted a state road designation, with opponents citing his controversial statements and arguing the honor was political and divisive, while supporters said the designation recognizes civic engagement near FIU and is symbolic rather than regulatory. The transcript ends during debate on SB 174, before any final action is shown.

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• your way to the microphone and tell us about CS for House Bill 783, Coordinated Access Model Pilot Program
• HB 783 will create a coordinated access model pilot program in Duval, Clay, and St.
• , and the bill requires updates and outcomes of the pilot program to be reported to the Governor and
• So we're taking an existing model that works and trying it on a bigger regional area.
• So again, based off the program that's working in Pinellas, and what they do is they get it and they

Summary: The IT Budget and Policy Subcommittee met with a quorum present and heard two bills. CS/HB 783 by Rep. Sapp would create a coordinated access model pilot program for behavioral health services in Duval, Clay, and St. Johns counties. The bill would contract with the Department of Children and Families and a university partner to provide centralized intake, screening, referral, appointment scheduling, follow-up, and data reporting on outcomes and service gaps. Rep. Young asked about avoiding bottlenecks and what “timely referral” means; Sapp said the proposal is based on an existing Pinellas model and is intended to triage cases by urgency. An amendment clarifying procurement guidelines was adopted without objection, and the bill was reported favorably by a 14-0 vote. The committee then heard HB 1031 by Rep. Rosenwald, which would establish a callback queue pilot program for select state agencies, including Florida Commerce and DCF, so callers can leave a number and receive a return call by the end of the next business day. Rosenwald said the goal is to improve customer service for issues such as reemployment assistance and benefits access, with no fiscal impact and a required report due by December 31, 2027. Rep. Cross spoke in support, noting callback systems reduce frustration for callers. The bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably by a 14-0 vote. At the end of the meeting, the chair noted that budget recommendations for fiscal year 2026-2027 had been submitted to Chair McClure. With no further business, the committee adjourned.

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• And then our WIP Regional Workforce Impact Program. We had 10.
• Was there a change made on the internship program?
• Committee, this is an amendment having to do with the replacement program, the drone replacement program
• Most of these programs have been ongoing programs.
• And these programs have been successful.

Bills: SB2018

Keywords: funding, commerce, autonomous technology, workforce development, economic growth, grant programs, 908, all

Summary: The E&E Committee met to finalize action on Senate Bill 2018, the Commerce Department budget. Members reviewed several funding lines and made verbal adjustments, including reducing tourism marketing awareness to $5 million, keeping Operation Intern at $2 million, restoring the Destination Development Fund to $20 million, setting Autonomous Agriculture Grants/Grand Farm at $10 million, and reducing the WIP Regional Workforce Impact Program to $5 million. Representative Martinson proposed additional earmarks for the Fargo Theatre, Maddock trolley cars, a theater in Marmarth, and Driscoll’s community hall, and also moved to keep the Destination Development Fund at $25 million; the committee discussed these items, but the transcript does not show separate recorded votes on those proposals. The committee adopted two amendments. One dealt with the drone replacement program and related data-collection direction, with language agreed to by UAS representatives, IT, and the governor’s office. The second, offered by Representative Swantec, created a trigger for funding children’s science centers in Fargo and Grand Forks if the SIF fund exceeds a specified threshold during the 2025-27 biennium; the amendment was clarified to use the term “Children’s Science Education Center” and passed 7-0. The committee then approved a do-pass motion on the Commerce budget as amended and with the verbal changes discussed, passing the bill 7-0. During debate, Representative Louser raised concerns that the budget’s spending could affect property tax relief, while the chair responded that there would still be sufficient money for tax relief and that the programs funded were ongoing and successful. The chair closed by thanking members and staff, noting conference committee assignments and a committee dinner, and then adjourned.

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• fraternity sponsors impactful programs fraternity sponsors impactful programs that<00:23:01.080>
• <01:34:57.560> that's um apprenticeship program, so that's um apprenticeship program, so that's
• And so, programs like we have the Fame program in our area for Gaston State.
• Really good program. >> What is a Fame program?
• programs are about excellence. programs are about excellence.

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• <00:46:21.040> as success of students in the region as success of students in the region as
• emissions reduction program.
• the methane emissions Reduction programs the methane emissions Reduction Program<02:28:48.160> and
• We have a punitive program.
• This is a program that is working.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• ,<01:44:01.679> housing invest New Hampshire program, housing invest New Hampshire program
• , in Troy specifically, but in our region, in Troy specifically, but in our region, yeah,<01:46:50.239
• We have a Lake Coast program.
• Having said all that, the program.
• <05:00:37.280> in they they have some great programs in they they have some great programs

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Summary: The committee heard public testimony on HB 1065, a housing bill that would clarify when multifamily and mixed-use housing may be allowed on commercially zoned land, define infrastructure standards, and preserve municipal discretion over where such development can occur. Prime sponsor Representative David Priest said the bill is intended to help address the housing shortage by using already developed commercial areas without overriding local planning. The New Hampshire Municipal Association, through Brody Dees, said it supports the bill and views it as a priority, but noted it is still discussing related language with stakeholders and wants clearer definitions for multifamily development, infrastructure, and adaptive reuse while preserving local control over commercial land use. Testimony was mixed. Ivy Van, a certified planner, opposed the bill because she said the infrastructure language is too restrictive and could exclude properties served by private utilities or septic systems. Chris Freeman, a housing provider, was generally supportive but recommended technical changes, arguing the infrastructure definition may be too broad and that the adaptive reuse language could unintentionally block useful building modifications. He said the bill should be clarified so it does not discourage reuse projects. The committee then moved to discussion of an accessory dwelling unit bill, with Representative Turkot describing changes that would shift some ADU approvals from a matter of right to conditional use or special exception, allow municipalities more control over attached versus detached units, set parking standards tied to single-family dwellings, and adjust size limits. He argued the bill would restore local discretion and prevent ADUs from becoming primarily rental units. Representative Reed pushed back, saying detached ADUs can help meet housing needs and provide opportunities for small landlords, while other members questioned how the bill would affect existing detached structures and breezeways. No votes were taken in the excerpt, and the chair also noted a recess and time limits for later testimony.

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• The Southeast Regional Management District consists of 25 residential subdivisions. is located primarily
• The food trucks pilot program had been created previously last session, permitting in Tarrant and Dallas
• Otherwise, it's a great program. Thank you.
• Tarrant County has over 30 interlocal agreements with municipalities across the region. ...county, plus
• This bill would... ...expand the pilot program to all counties with populations over a million.

Bills: HB103

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• for all ages and abilities, including early childhood education and health and wellness programs, Programs
• for all ages and abilities, including early childhood education and health and wellness programs, Programs
• This was an online program within the Gallup McKinley schools.
• Nixon trains new doctors as program director of O NNM.
• Maybe now still is the best ER program in the country.

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• Uh, these programs, the programs are embedded in some of our math programs.
• Uh, these programs, the programs are embedded in some of our math programs.
• Uh, these programs, the programs are embedded in some of our math programs.
• Uh, these programs, the programs are embedded in some of our math programs.
• > programs<04:53:41.440> are Uh these programs, the programs are Uh these programs, the programs

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