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• This is still the state of Florida.
• We're not talking about a state park.
• of the state of Florida.
• We need to ...of the land development code of the state of Florida. This should be part of it.
• She's a sophomore at Florida State University.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• WEA is a pretty amazing partnership that has been created in the state of Washington.
• I'm very proud that the state of Washington has created it, and I'm really proud of the business community
• For background, Washington State has two public medical schools, one at the University of Washington
• and one at Washington State University.
• and also vice president for United Faculty of Washington State.

Summary: The committee began with a work session on the Workforce Education Investment Act (WEA) Oversight Board, hearing from board co-chair Jane Broome and Joel Anderson of WASAC. They described the account’s origins as a public-private partnership intended to supplement, not replace, existing higher education funding, and emphasized the board’s role in oversight and outcomes. Members discussed the need for better data, especially outcome-based data, and concerns that recent budget actions have used WEA funds to supplant general fund support for higher education, particularly at the University of Washington. The presenters said WASAC staffing has improved transparency, but they urged the committee to preserve the original “do not supplant” intent and to keep WEA focused on high-demand programs, financial aid, and student success. The committee then held public hearings on three bills. SB 6251 would require public medical schools to use letter grades or a tiered grading system; the sponsor said the bill was meant to standardize grading, while both Washington State University and UW Medicine testified in opposition, arguing that pass-fail and competency-based systems better support collaboration, student mental health, and residency competitiveness. SB 6259 would make students ineligible for state aid and require repayment of aid if they are found by a court to have caused major damage to a public institution; the sponsor framed it as accountability for serious vandalism, while the lone testifier from WSU student government supported free speech but opposed the bill’s penalties as inequitable for lower-income students. SB 6235 would address the higher education “fund split” by requiring state funding of compensation and central services to return to 2023-25 levels over time and directing a study on essential student services; nearly all testimony from university, faculty, and community college leaders supported the bill, saying the current approach shifts costs to tuition, creates instability, and forces cuts to classes, staffing, and student services. In executive session, the committee advanced several bills. It adopted proposed substitutes and gave do-pass recommendations to SB 5978, SB 6209, SB 6217, and SB 6227, sending them to the Ways and Means Committee. The committee did not take action on SB 6235 in executive session. The meeting then adjourned.

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• I was the state director in three different states for that agency. Louisiana being one.
• LSU Energy Institute through legislation this session.
• Studies, as well as what's called the Institute for Energy Innovation into this one LSU Energy Institute
• We're also working on subsurface modeling of the entire state.
• So is that a state board? I'm sorry? Is that a state board? I mean? No, it's not. Okay.

Summary: The House Natural Resources Committee met with a quorum and took up a series of hunting, wildlife, environmental, and property measures. It reported favorably HCR 79, which urges Congress and the U.S. Forest Service to allow deer hunting with dogs in Kisatchie National Forest, after testimony emphasizing the cultural importance of dog hunting and opposition from the Louisiana Wildlife Federation, which supported only the wounded-deer recovery component. The committee also reported favorably SB 419 on using pre-charged pneumatic devices during primitive firearms season, SCR 29 creating a study committee on Atchafalaya Basin water quality, and SB 111 setting black bass and crappie bag and size limits in the basin, with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries saying it would continue sampling and monitor impacts. Members then approved SB 174 transferring state property in Caddo Parish from Louisiana Tech University to the Caddo Parish School Board, SB 189 prohibiting intentional release of fuels or chemicals for temperature-affecting purposes, and SB 99 modernizing DEQ communications to allow optional electronic notices. They also reported favorably HCR 54 requesting a federal study of flooded corn and migratory waterfowl behavior, and HCR 94 requiring annual boating safety reports from Wildlife and Fisheries; witnesses supported the reporting idea and suggested adding a 10-year average for context. The committee next approved HCR 104, which asks the Department of Conservation and Energy and the Louisiana Geological Survey to study collection and access to subsurface data, with LSU’s Greg Upton describing ongoing modernization of core samples, well logs, and 3D subsurface mapping. It also passed SB 331, which temporarily removes a section of the Louisiana Scenic Rivers Act for five years to allow work on the lower Pearl River; conservation groups opposed the bill, warning about precedent, flooding, erosion, and habitat impacts, while the author said the measure was narrowly tailored to address severe silting and channel problems. Finally, the committee created a task force on illegal dumping in HCR 85 after amending its membership, adopted a substitute for HR 216 to authorize a committee hearing on the 2022 Louisiana Climate Action Plan, and reported favorably HCR 87 supporting a U.S. senator’s migratory flyway correspondence and SB 505 revising the Motor Fuels Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund grant process and related tank requirements.

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• of state.
• On the state of the state, lady?
• state.
• </c> the state of state. the state of state. That<02:12:02.000><c> is</c><02:12:02.120><c> gaming.
• States. States.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 4 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• And there are states like Wisconsin, another Public Law 280 state, where there is actually state-level
• And the state of Washington, for example, has passed legislation that would bind, almost bind the state
• And the state of Washington, for example, has passed legislation.
• And the state of Washington, for example, has passed legislation that would bind, almost bind the state
• So looking at states that are non-Public Law 280 states and how this crisis is being handled in those

Summary: The Select Committee on Native American Affairs opened its 2025 hearing with a traditional song and remarks about the importance of Native visibility and land acknowledgment. The hearing focused on missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP), exploitation and trafficking in a Public Law 280 (PL 280) state, and California’s response. Members and tribal leaders emphasized that MMIP is tied to historical trauma, forced removal, undercounting, and ongoing inequities in law enforcement response, media attention, and access to resources. Several panelists urged stronger tribal consultation, better data collection, more funding, and culturally informed education and victim services. In the first panel, tribal chairpersons described personal and community impacts. Chairperson Antonet Del Rio spoke about the need to include federally and non-federally recognized tribes and to educate schools and communities, while naming long-unsolved cases from her tribe. Chairperson Cheyenne Stone connected MMIP to the history of violence in Owens Valley and to the disturbance of Indigenous remains during infrastructure projects, calling for forensic resources, mandatory consultation, and accountability. Chairperson Charles Martin described the death of Morongo citizen Amy Porter and said the Feather Alert failed her family because law enforcement did not act quickly enough; he called for reforms and better coordination, especially in PL 280 jurisdictions. Chairwoman Nelson and committee members echoed the need for equity, urgency, and government-to-government respect. The second panel examined how PL 280 complicates MMIP and trafficking cases. Professor Carol Goldberg explained that PL 280 created an unfunded mandate, reduced federal jurisdiction and funding, and contributed to under-resourced policing and mistrust; she recommended mandatory training, community-oriented policing, formal tribal-county collaboration, and possible retrocession in some cases. Yurok Chairman Joe James tied MMIP to boarding schools, trafficking, and the need to advance bills such as AB 31, SB 4, ACR 39, AB 285, and AB 1378, along with increased budget funding. Morning Star Gali argued that PL 280 enables traffickers and violent offenders to exploit jurisdictional gaps and called for tribally led public safety, housing, victim services, and stronger consultation. Dustin Contreras, a human trafficking investigator, described the overlap between trafficking and MMIP, stressed partnerships and task forces, and supported more education for law enforcement, schools, and families. In the final panel, state and county officials described current efforts and acknowledged remaining gaps. The Attorney General’s Office said it is working on MICIC outreach, tribal response planning, PL 280 training through an advisory council, and improved data systems, while supporting bills and the Feather Alert. Humboldt County Sheriff Hansel described the case of a missing woman, Emily, as an example of how people with mental illness or justice involvement can become invisible, and said counties need more consistent training and clearer jurisdictional protocols. He and other officials supported the Feather Alert, tribal police authority, and a pilot program for POST status for tribal police, which they said had been vetoed previously. Across the hearing, speakers repeatedly called for better coordination, more funding, stronger tribal authority, and sustained action rather than symbolic recognition.

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• in 2024 as states that have modified their definition of clean energy to include nuclear energy.
• in 2024 as states that have modified their definition of clean energy to include nuclear energy.
• in 2024 as states that have modified their definition of clean energy to include nuclear energy.
• in 2024 as states that have modified their definition of clean energy to include nuclear energy.
• or even clean energy sources in our state?

Committee: House Science, Technology and Energy

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Instead, since SANDAG is a state agency governed by state law and the board composition is dictated by
• When a law, executive order, or state agency directive imposes a state mandate, a local government must
• State mandate...
• Our state is in the midst of a severe housing crisis, and there's a lot that state legislators don't
• Our state is in the midst of a severe housing crisis, and there's a lot of state legislators don't control

Summary: The Assembly Local Government Committee heard a full agenda of bills focused largely on housing, permitting reform, transportation governance, and local government finance. Early in the hearing, AB 24 by Assemblymember DeMaio proposed changing SANDAG board selection to give rural unincorporated areas a stronger voice; members raised concerns about the approach and local input, and the bill ultimately did not receive a second at the time it was heard. The chair later clarified that because no second was made, the bill was held rather than voted out, though the transcript also reflects confusion and later attempts to revisit the item. Several housing and permitting bills advanced with committee amendments and broad support. AB 671 by Assemblymember Wicks would streamline restaurant permitting through self-certification and faster plan review; AB 920 by Assemblymember Caloza would require a centralized online portal for housing permit tracking in larger jurisdictions; AB 1061 by Assemblymember Kirk Silva would allow SB 9 housing in historic districts with limits to protect historic character; AB 818 by Assemblymember Anamarie Farías would streamline temporary manufactured housing after disasters; AB 660 by Assemblymember Wilson would tighten timelines and remedies for post-entitlement housing permits; AB 1308 by Assemblymember Hoover would allow third-party inspections for small residential projects if local inspections are delayed; and AB 1445 by Assemblymember Haney would expand downtown revitalization financing tools for mixed-use housing. Each of these measures drew support from housing, business, and industry groups, with some local-government and special-district stakeholders seeking continued amendments on certain bills. The committee also approved AB 1156, which updates the solar use easement program to better accommodate renewable energy development on water-constrained agricultural lands, and AB 964, which would let local governments offset certain state mandate reimbursement debts against amounts the state owes them. AB 1223, by Assemblymember Wynn, would let Sacramento-area transportation authorities propose sales tax measures for portions of the county and keep revenues local; it advanced despite some transportation and taxpayer concerns. Consent items AB 36 and AB 1131 were also approved. Most bills were reported out on bipartisan votes, often with committee amendments and some members noting they would continue working on the measures in later committees.

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• Our community in the state.
• United States.
• Palm Beach State College.
• And that's energy is imperative.
• Lou, Poli Daytona State College Randall die. Daytona State College. Joe jacket.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• the state.
• the state.
• </c> our state has. our state has.
• c><04:03:07.040><c> completely</c> state, and the state has completely state, and the state has completely
• </c><04:53:28.718><c> local</c> exempts state uh the state from local exempts state uh the state from

Keywords: 981, all

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• , whether that's the intermittent energy with wind turbines and solar panels or baseload energy, which
• and our energy sovereignty.
• Right now, Idaho is a net importer of energy, where we import roughly about 40% of our energy needs.
• , hydroelectric, and natural gas energy.
• , and sometimes that energy is cheaper than generating it here in the state.

Committee: House Environment, Energy and Technology

Keywords: 989, all

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• By way of background, Washington State Capitol public and historic facilities includes buildings on the
• I'm a state senator from the 21st District.
• Councils across the state as well as this new, you know, newly funded...
• of Washington.
• We have a massive backlog of energy infrastructure work that needs to be addressed in this state.

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 6313, which would create a Capital Centennial Stewardship Account for remodeling, repairs, interpretive and educational facilities, and other improvements to the state Capitol campus ahead of the building’s 100th anniversary in 2028. Staff explained that statewide elected officials and legislators could solicit gifts, grants, and donations for the account, with spending subject to appropriation. Prime sponsor Senator Marco Elias described the bill as a way to enhance the Capitol experience, potentially restore access to the top of the building, and raise private support for upgrades without relying solely on public funds. Members asked questions about the Capitol’s history, tourism potential, and the fundraising authority, and no public testimony was offered. The committee then heard Substitute Senate Bill 6076, which would expand procurement and self-performance authority for public utility districts and other consumer-owned utilities for certain electric generation, storage, transmission, and distribution projects, largely through 2045. Staff said the bill would raise thresholds for self-performed work and allow more flexibility in bidding and contracting, with no fiscal impact to state agencies but an indeterminate local government impact from training and procedure updates. Testifiers from IBEW Local 77 and Grant PUD supported the bill, saying utilities face a backlog of infrastructure work, higher material costs, and long procurement timelines, and that the bill would speed maintenance and construction. Committee members asked about renewable energy uses, examples of qualifying projects, and whether land acquisition was included; testimony clarified that the bill focuses on equipment and project components, not land. In executive session, the committee took up Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5901, relating to school construction assistance program facilities reports for on-base schools. Members said the bill would help military-connected school districts address gaps between state and federal funding and support quality facilities for military children. The committee approved the bill on a 16-0 vote, with three excused, and reported it out of committee with a do pass recommendation. The chair also noted that additional bills, including the Capital Centennial Account bill and the utility procurement bill heard that day, could be considered in a later executive session.

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• </c><00:13:18.160><c> Police</c> policies to allow Vermont State Police policies to allow Vermont State
• </c><00:13:41.760><c> police</c> policies to allow Vermont state police policies to allow Vermont state
• . energy. energy.
• Senator from<00:46:31.040><c> Washington.</c> from Washington. from Washington.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Senator from Washington. &gt;&gt; Senator from Washington.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• Journal of the Senate, State of Washington, 69th Legislature, Day 57, Monday, March 9, 2026.
• They bring their creativity and their laughter, and they bring strength to Washington State.
• They bring their creativity and their laughter, and they bring strength to Washington State.
• The Honorable Senate of the State of Washington: Dear members of the Senate, I have the honor to submit
• It also adds a new section providing immunity to the state for claims against the Washington Tourism

Keywords: 904, all

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• :15:23.279><c> as</c> in the state building code as well as in the state building code as well as the
• The reason we don't have a 2020 Minnesota energy code, residential energy code, is because it wasn't
• </c> residential energy code. residential energy code. members.<04:17:02.000><c> I'm</c><04:17:02.319
• The reason we don't have a 2020 Minnesota energy code, residential energy code, is because it wasn't
• Senator Lucero. residential energy code. Now, right now, residential energy code.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• AB 1503 is the sunset bill for the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Rhiannon Morales, legislative aid with UFCW Western State Council.
• With AB 671, we have the opportunity to do the same in our state.
• But the information that the state would be receiving is duplicative.
• the cannabis product ever leaving the state of California.

Committee: House Business and Professions

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Our first report is from our Washington State climatologist, who is a...
• State during El Niño's, even in the spring and... and our temperatures in Washington State during El
• Washington is one of the few states that has a statutory definition of drought.
• Over the last 35 years, Washington State has declared drought 10 times.
• This is not a new issue for Washington State.

Committee: Joint Joint Legislative Committee on Water Supply During Drought

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first elected Rep. Reeves as chair and Rep. Dent as vice chair for the coming year, with the vote appearing unanimous. After a brief discussion about who would chair the rest of the meeting, the committee proceeded to its regular agenda focused on the 2026 drought situation in Washington. The Washington state climatologist, Karen Mbacca, and Department of Ecology drought staff presented data showing a statewide drought declaration issued April 8 due to very low snowpack, warm winter temperatures, and resulting water supply concerns. They described the state’s statutory drought criteria, current reservoir and streamflow conditions, Yakima Basin water supply forecasts, likely summer temperature and precipitation outlooks, and the possibility of an El Niño developing later in the year. Ecology said the declaration makes $3 million in drought response grants available and allows expedited water transfer processing, and staff said they are already hearing concerns about impacts to agriculture, fish, and drinking water systems. Committee members discussed the need for longer-term drought preparedness, possible legislative tools, and whether additional funding or reservoir/storage strategies should be considered. Rep. Dent and others asked about available grant money and future mitigation planning, while Ecology said it is open to working with the legislature and stakeholders on resilience measures. The committee then heard a contrasting presentation from Dr. Cliff Mass of the University of Washington, who argued there is no current drought emergency because reservoirs are full, precipitation and soil moisture are near or above normal in many areas, and agriculture is performing well; he said the state’s drought declaration is not justified by current conditions. Members questioned him about reservoir capacity, drought definitions, and forecasts, and the meeting ended with several members thanking departing legislators and noting the importance of continued water planning.

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• I can tell you, we have worked with the state of Washington, who has a program in place, just to get
• Fire Marshal's Office authority over the fire code for state buildings.
• building code to state buildings.
• who is in charge of enforcing the state building code.
• who is in charge of enforcing the state building code.

Committee: Joint Government Finance Committee

Summary: The committee first received a general fund and revenue update from the Office of Management and Budget. Staff reported that the state started the biennium about $176 million above prior estimates, but year-to-date revenues were now running below legislative forecast, mainly due to lower individual income tax and sales tax collections. The budget stabilization fund was above its cap, the legacy fund continued to grow, and oil revenues were slightly above forecast overall. Members also asked about federal funding uncertainty and mineral leasing variability, and OMB said agencies would be asked to address potential federal reductions case by case during budget preparation. The committee then reviewed compliance reports and trust fund analysis materials, followed by a bill draft for a fixed-route city transportation grant program. Testimony from transit officials in Fargo and Minot supported the proposal, saying state aid would help match federal transit funds and support operations, but members raised questions about the funding source, fare structures, and whether the program should be limited to the current four fixed-route cities or allow future eligible cities. Several members asked for more time to study the formula and possible funding options before moving the bill forward. Next, the committee approved a bill draft repealing obsolete language related to a proposed North Dakota-South Dakota bi-state authority. Staff explained the provision had been unused for about 30 years and that existing law likely already allowed joint powers agreements without the specific language. The committee voted to adopt the repeal bill draft. The Department of Commerce and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site then provided an update on uncrewed aircraft system initiatives, including the Vantis radar data enclave, the drone replacement program, and future revenue models. Officials said North Dakota had received FAA approval to operate the radar data pathfinder, had begun replacing non-compliant drones from restricted foreign sources, and was working on phased procurement and cost-recovery plans. Members asked about deadlines, funding, supply-chain issues, and how the system would be used; staff said the federal restrictions were already in effect and that Vantis was being positioned as infrastructure for future beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations. Finally, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation presented on the design of a new minimum-security prison and on a reentry housing task force. The new facility is planned for the penitentiary grounds, with a reduced estimated cost of about $263 million, 600 beds initially, possible expansion to 732 beds, and completion projected around 2031 if funded in 2027. The reentry housing task force described a data-driven effort to identify housing needs for people leaving incarceration, with the goal of reducing homelessness and recidivism through targeted housing support and possible subsidies. Members asked about staffing, site selection, housing duration, and whether employment and transportation needs would be included in the assessment.

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• As Lauren is the winner, however, the Washington State high school record books will tell a different
• State High School record Washington State High School record books<00:07:26.400><c> will</c><00:07:26.720
• :22.000><c> still</c><00:08:22.240><c> requires</c> Washington state, the law still requires Washington
• </c><02:13:26.079><c> Before</c><02:13:26.719><c> his</c> Washington State University.
• Before his Washington State University.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• As amended, the amendment is coded A-1.
• The state will be the one that’s double-taxed because the state will need to pay the nursing home businesses
• This board just acts for the whole state.
• The amendment is coded A18.
• In the state of Minnesota, we are 50th in the nation—50 out of 50 states.

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• I know being a state representative or an elected official at the state level is a lot of free time.
• It is actually in our tribal codes, Tribal Code 26.
• So we've been asking the state government and state legislature to request additional funding to get
• the state of Arizona.
• At the state level, it's accurate.

Committee: House House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs