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• The values of safe communities and fair treatment are not in conflict.
• ><c> and</c><01:28:59.120><c> fair</c> values of safe communities and fair values of safe communities
• </c> the street and I noticed an ice vehicle the street and I noticed an ice vehicle go<05:17:37.840>
• A dark vehicle, dark much identify them.
• And when he looked in, there was no child in that vehicle.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• to prevent access or to use it as a vehicle to self-promote or self-enrich.
• </c><00:06:36.080><c> to</c> qualified or to use it as a vehicle to qualified or to use it as a vehicle
• Um, if it's a board rule, it goes to the board and they can make that value judgment.
• >> That seems like a value judgment question. >> Well, I'll leave it out there.
• a value judgment question. question. question.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And I think that is a value of social media that... ...should not be overlooked in this conversation
• Tickets were sold at face value for $120. They sold out nearly immediately.
• Keep shows accessible to build lifetime value with fans.
• And so this bill reinvests in that and highlights the importance and value of that.
• They're far surpassing even TV and other media in terms of economic value.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• She uses her motorcycle as the vehicle for her fearless healing.
• </c><00:19:52.000><c> for</c> uses her motorcycle as the vehicle for uses her motorcycle as the vehicle
• ,</c> containing an assessment of the value, containing an assessment of the value, cost,<02:32:56.399
• American values of freedom, fall behind.
• ,</c><04:41:37.680><c> but</c> This model creates long-term value, but This model creates long-term value

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 23, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The, what we've always done in the past is the gross square foot calculator value is the maximum that
• Members, um, so that the 91,000 is the new gross square foot calculator value for a school for 500.
• situations, um, when there's been a district that's come for a school, we've allowed that calculator value
• A total calculator value to program, um, the school with some flexible spaces. Um.
• So Uh, I believe that, um, like I said, for Hobbs, for example, that their calculator value for their

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• Um, we also have, uh, if they're in a vehicle going 55 miles per hour, they need to be confined.
• Um, we also have, uh, if they're in a vehicle going 55 miles per hour, they need to be confined.
• Um, we also have, uh, if they're in a vehicle going 55 miles per hour, they need to be confined.
• Um, we also have, uh, if they're in a vehicle going 55 miles per hour, they need to be confined.
• In a vehicle going 55 miles per hour, they need to be confined.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And there's intrinsic value.
• And there's intrinsic value. out there. And there's intrinsic value.
• </c> you know, that there's intrinsic value you know, that there's intrinsic value in<01:35:17.920><c
• Are we really abiding by what we think our values are?
• </c> we think our values are? we think our values are?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And that $45 million will lose value over time.
• I understand the value of it. I'm a big proponent, Mr.
• Chair, of higher education. ...understand the value of it. I'm a big proponent, Mr.
• And I'm not questioning the value of these other things.
• We have motor vehicle tax, fuel tax, diesel tax.

Bills: SB132, SB241

Keywords: SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement, technology funding, revolving fund, capital equipment, enterprise services, state IT budgeting, software budgeting, amortization, depreciation, State Treasurer, Department of Finance and Administration, New Mexico, information technology, IT infrastructure, fund accounting, legislative appropriation

Summary: The committee first heard HB 158 as amended, which would require state agencies receiving appropriations from the Grow Fund to submit accountability and evaluation plans to the State Budget Division and the Legislative Finance Committee. LFC staff said the bill would put existing practice into statute and formalize agency reporting and evaluation responsibilities. The bill drew no opposition testimony, and after questions about whether agencies or LFC would do the evaluations, it passed on a 9-0 due pass vote. HB 255, the Public Safety Workforce Building Program, was then presented as a bipartisan measure to consolidate public safety workforce funding into a competitive grant program for local law enforcement, fire, detention, and public attorney offices. The sponsor said it would not require a new appropriation. There was no opposition testimony, and the committee approved it on a 9-0 due pass vote. The committee then took up SB 309, which would replace the lottery’s 30% return requirement with a fixed floor return for several fiscal years, with a reversion to the current law if the floor is not met. Lottery officials and supporters argued the change would let the lottery offer more competitive prizes, including higher-value scratchers, and potentially increase scholarship revenue; opponents, including Think New Mexico and a nursing student, warned it could cap long-term growth and reduce scholarship funding. After extended debate, the bill passed on a 7-2 due pass vote. Later, SB 79, creating a statewide mosquito-borne disease prevention program through the Department of Health, was presented by its sponsor as a response to West Nile virus and warmer winters. Testimony from the sponsor and the state entomologist emphasized rising mosquito risk and the need for county grants and statewide coordination. Although the committee initially moved to table the bill because funding had already been included in the budget, that motion failed and the bill ultimately received a due pass vote. The committee also heard HB 295, which would create a centralized accessibility reporting position in the Department of Health; after testimony for and against, an amendment stripping the appropriation was adopted, and the bill passed 5-3. The committee then heard HB 124, establishing an Office of New Americans within Workforce Solutions to coordinate workforce integration for immigrants with lawful status. Supporters described barriers faced by immigrant workers and the need for bilingual training and centralized assistance, while the sponsor said the office would have no first-year budget impact. The bill passed 6-4. Finally, the committee considered SB 273 and SB 274, both involving state financial support for affected entities and the Patient Compensation Fund. SB 273, which would provide temporary state assistance to communities affected by economic disruption, passed after debate about precedent and economic recovery. SB 274, which sought repayment from the Patient Compensation Fund for prior state infusions, drew opposition from hospitals and physicians who warned of higher surcharges and questioned the timing and legality; discussion continued around the committee substitute and the fund’s statutory restrictions.

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• It's the time value of money. It'll either work. Correct. And this budgeting is so important.
• It's the time value of money. It'll either work for you in life or against you.
• I'm Director of Government Relations for Texas Values, the largest organization in the state that stands
• As a broader goal of teaching kids the value of healthy relationships and healthy family formation that
• And I'm going to read a few examples. ...life in order to convey to students the value of the baby in

Summary: The Committee on Education K-16 heard several bills focused largely on special education transparency, school safety, and student support services. Senate Bill 1908, by Senator Zaffirini, would direct the Higher Education Coordinating Board to study the feasibility of a statewide system for coordinating clinical training placements, including regional portals for healthcare clinical slots, with a report due by December 1, 2026. A representative of the Texas Nurses Association and the Nursing Legislative Agenda Coalition testified in support. The bill was left pending subject to the call of the chair. The committee then took up Senate Bill 111, by Senator Hall, which in its committee substitute was narrowed to a reporting bill requiring school districts to disclose legal proceedings involving special education due process complaints when legal fees exceed $10,000, rather than capping spending. Several parents and advocates testified that districts spend large sums on litigation against families of children with disabilities and that greater transparency is needed; some senators raised concerns about unintended consequences, including possible pressure to settle cases. The committee adopted the substitute and left the bill pending. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1551 on automated external defibrillators in public schools, Senate Bill 865 on CPR instruction requirements for certain volunteers, Senate Bill 1032 on the Governor’s University Research Initiative, and Senate Bill 571 on school employee misconduct reporting and access to the Do Not Hire Registry; each was reported favorably after committee substitute adoption and roll-call votes. Additional bills discussed included Senate Bill 1884, which would formalize and expand dedicated staff support for the State Board of Education and give the board chair hiring authority over that staff; members questioned whether it duplicated TEA functions, while a witness argued the workload increase justified the change, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 625 would replace the current half-credit economics requirement with a half-credit in personal financial literacy; educators and advocates strongly supported making the course required, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 582 would make TEA settlement agreements in special investigations publicly available when sanctions are imposed, and Senate Bill 2600 would bar transportation fees for students living within two miles of campus unless districts do not receive state transportation funding; both were left pending. The committee also heard Senate Bill 2751, which would require TEA inspections of non-public special education programs to consider medical standards of care and crisis-prevention training; testimony from a program operator described severe student behaviors and the need for more flexibility, and the bill was left pending after the substitute was adopted.

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• And the county commissioner Talked about appraisal values.
• And he said that they were making appraisals based on pre-flood values. Pre-flood appraisal values.
• And the total value, what we would call value at risk, is about 2 billion.
• Are they providing a value to New Mexicans?
• And I recognize that we know the value of having a first-generation college student.

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• So with motor vehicles, for example, if you're going to renew your driver's license, you can do all of
• So with motor vehicles, for example, if you're going to renew your driver's license, you can do all of
• So with motor vehicles, for example, if you're going to renew your driver's license, you can do all of
• </c><02:12:17.440><c> before</c> transporting it in your vehicle before transporting it in your vehicle
• 2022. and their value trips happened in 2022. and their value to<03:43:14.160><c> the</c><03:43:14.319

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• A couple of people, especially Sarah Wakeman and DeKalvert, emphasized the value of making sure that
• If it seems like we need a different vehicle as we're trying to get stuff together, we can shift away

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Working Group on Outreach and Treatment of the Special Commission on Xylazine held its first meeting, chaired by Gabe Adams-Cain in Senator John Villis’s absence. Members introduced themselves and described priorities such as improving education about xylazine, expanding first responder and clinical training, and ensuring patients and providers know how to respond to xylazine-related wounds and complications. Several participants emphasized that outreach should reach both people who have not been exposed and those already affected, and that stigma is a major barrier for patients and families. Discussion focused on the main challenges to treatment and outreach, including limited awareness, inconsistent wound care access, gaps in geographic coverage, cost of supplies, and the need for better training in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Dr. Kimmel noted that harm reduction and outreach programs are already providing much of the care, but often lack specialized staff, sufficient supplies, and standardized protocols. He also said xylazine can complicate withdrawal and make it harder for people to engage in substance use treatment. Members discussed the value of non-stigmatizing, consensus messaging, family support organizations, and existing resources such as PARI, StreetCheck, and state-funded syringe service and naloxone networks. The group also reviewed the commission timeline and next steps. Staff said materials for the December 11 full commission meeting should be submitted by December 2, with draft presentation materials to be shared by December 4 and reviewed by December 9. Members agreed to do additional follow-up research on topics including the cost-effectiveness and contents of self-care wound kits, outreach to family and recovery organizations, incarcerated populations, and geographic access gaps. The meeting ended with agreement to use a PowerPoint-style presentation and to continue compiling research through a shared folder, followed by adjournment at 9:55 a.m.

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• in 1427 proposes to amend the current tax credit allowed for investments in clean-burning motor vehicles
• Italy, and in Eastern Europe, all of whom receive significant government subsidies because of the value

Bills: HB1427, SB1403, SB1448, SB1489, SB1546, SB1557, SB1614, SB1377, SB1990, SB1439, SB1630, SB1632, SB1696, SB1796, SB1824, SB1362, SB1849, SB2066, SB2071, SB2104, SB933, SB1633, SB1224, SB1246, SB1280, SB1303, SB1346

Keywords: tax credit, clean-burning fuel, hydrogen fuel cells, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, environmental impact, vehicle modification, renewable energy, job incentives, tax rebates, Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program, employment growth, wage requirements, Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act, consumer protection, unfair trade practices, deceptive practices, exemptions, statutory exemptions, Corporation Commission

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• of this body over the years on both sides of the aisle who've worked really hard to recognize the value
• The bill itself was to help school districts do an interfund transfer from their transportation vehicle

Keywords: 904, all

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• and fails to fully cooperate with the rental company and law enforcement to investigate the stolen vehicle
• The value of our work comes from what we deliver, not where we sit.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• One of the state's oldest and largest legacy systems is the MVDL system, the Motor Vehicle Drivers License
• And they are actively working on the motor vehicle solution as we speak.
• So it'll be a huge set of legacy system retirements that we can do once the motor vehicle system is up
• And those are, first of all, motor vehicle driver's license, so we still have the resources there maintaining
• job and remove some of the rote work that they're tasked with today, to be able to focus on higher value-added

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• “One of the state's oldest and largest legacy systems is the MVDL system, the motor vehicle driver's
• live at the end of 2024 on the new CloudFusion solution, and they are actively working on the motor vehicle
• So it'll be a huge set of legacy system retirements that we can do once the motor vehicle system is up
• And those are, first of all, motor vehicle driver's license.
• job and remove some of the rote work that they're tasked with today, to be able to focus on higher-value-added

Summary: The subcommittee held an informational hearing on the Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) within the Office of Administration, with no quorum present and no formal action taken. Chair Voss said the purpose was to review ITSD’s programs, budget needs, and future plans, and members emphasized the value of an informed appropriator. Representative Riggs cautioned that the state should avoid jeopardizing federal broadband funding and asked that AI-related work remain consistent with federal expectations. ITSD leadership, including CIO John Loren and Deputy CIO Tara Damp, outlined the division’s scope and recent modernization efforts. They said ITSD supports 15 executive agencies plus the governor and lieutenant governor, manages about 1,200 production software solutions, handles roughly 35,000 help desk requests per month, and defends against billions of cyberattacks monthly. They highlighted investments in layered security, data center and network redundancy, a unified Microsoft 365 environment, modern development tools, and portal platforms. Damp reviewed the history of IT consolidation, noting budget reductions after 2007, then increased investment beginning in 2020 and especially with ARPA funds in fiscal 2023. Members asked about spending projections, subscription-based licensing, procurement modernization, and the role of non-consolidated agencies such as MoDOT and Conservation. The committee also discussed future funding needs and benchmarking. ITSD said its current spending is about $287 million, with a projected ongoing need of about $345 million to maintain and modernize services, while Gartner comparisons suggested Missouri spends less per employee and as a share of operating budget than peer states. Members asked for more detailed fiscal-year spending profiles for major initiatives and for clarification on what is and is not included in the projections, including Social Services and HR1-related work. ITSD said it would provide additional detail. A major portion of the hearing focused on AI strategy and governance. Tim Marsheski, ITSD’s director of AI and innovation, described a cautious, pilot-based approach centered on secure use, human oversight, and data governance. He cited examples such as an internal HR chatbot that reduced average response time from about 45 minutes to two minutes, pilots with DESE data transformation, and efforts to use AI for code assistance, document scanning, and workflow support. Members asked about workforce impacts, training, closed versus open models, and whether AI could help with auditing and fiscal analysis. ITSD said it is still early on workforce forecasting, but it is building governance, acceptable-use policies, and feedback loops to test tools, measure results, and scale only when they provide value and remain secure.

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• And this is just a mechanism to say you must establish a trust because right now there's no vehicle for
• right<00:34:12.560><c> now</c><00:34:12.720><c> there's</c><00:34:13.040><c> no</c><00:34:13.200><c> vehicle
• </c> right now there's no vehicle for that. right now there's no vehicle for that.
• You know, what value did he bring you? Um, you know, it just seems, um, it's kind of contradictory.

Bills: HB19, HB170, HB171, HB173, HB174, HB19, HB170, HB171, HB173, HB174

Keywords: Ebony Alert, missing youth, public safety, law enforcement, racial equity, HB170, supplemental appropriations, Education Trust Fund, Alabama education budget, school funding, K-12 education, local boards of education, textbook adoption, school buses, school safety, charter schools, summer programs, afterschool programs, reading intervention, college and career readiness

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• you, Chair, and the committee on figuring out which parts of these ideas to move forward and which vehicles
• you, Chair, and the committee on figuring out which parts of these ideas to move forward and which vehicles
• They'll purchase electric vehicles, efficient electric appliances, and gain better access to information
• Simply put, SB 541 will enhance the value of those technologies for the benefit of all Californians.
• I think it's a good bill, and it helps for vehicles, at least for a constituent in my district as well

Summary: The committee heard several energy and water affordability bills, with extensive testimony on SB 254 by Senator Becker, SB 541 by Senator Becker, SB 453 by Senator Stern, SB 292 by Senator Caballero, and SB 473 by Senator Padilla. SB 254 was presented as a broad utility affordability package addressing short-term climate credits, a Power Fund, tighter scrutiny of rate increases and utility profits, wildfire spending, securitization of future utility costs, and streamlining. Supporters, including TURN and several environmental and public power groups, said it could lower bills and reduce long-term costs; opponents from investor-owned utilities, labor, business, and local government raised concerns about market impacts, insufficient analysis, and the breadth of the bill. The committee approved SB 254 on a 6-3 vote and placed it on call. SB 541 focused on load flexibility and using existing grid capacity more efficiently. Senator Becker described it as a transparency and planning measure to identify cost-effective load shifting and reduce peak demand, while supporters said it could improve resiliency and save money. Several CCAs and utilities opposed the bill in print or unless amended, arguing that some language implied a mandate and that the concept needed more cost-effectiveness analysis; the author said amendments would remove language dividing the state goal among retail suppliers and clarify that the bill is not a procurement mandate. The committee passed SB 541 as amended to Appropriations on a 9-1 vote and left it on call. SB 453 by Senator Stern would return unspent ratepayer-funded microgrid program dollars and was described as a way to keep the lights on and redirect unused funds. It drew support from local government and environmental groups, with PG&E expressing concern about how the bill would affect its ability to spend awarded funds. The committee passed SB 453 as amended to Appropriations on a 12-0 vote. SB 292 by Senator Caballero would require more granular outage and reliability reporting, including census-tract-level data, to better inform resilience planning after PSPS events; utilities opposed unless amended, citing duplicative reporting and regulatory overlap, but the bill passed 12-0 to Appropriations. SB 473 by Senator Padilla would require or expand water utility decoupling to promote conservation and affordability. Supporters, including water utilities, labor, business, and local government groups, argued decoupling stabilizes revenue, supports conservation, and can keep rates lower for low-use customers. The Public Advocates Office opposed, saying prior pilot data showed no conservation benefit and about $1 billion in added costs, and that the CPUC had already rejected similar requests. Committee members questioned the conservation and capital-investment effects of the different rate structures; the author and supporters argued decoupling helps utilities fund infrastructure while allowing lower fixed charges for low-use customers. The transcript ends during that discussion, before a final vote on SB 473 is shown.

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• I'd like your support to send this bill to the general register as a vehicle bill.
• register<00:01:17.439><c> as</c><00:01:17.600><c> as</c><00:01:17.720><c> a</c><00:01:17.840><c> vehicle
• </c> register as as a vehicle register as as a vehicle Bill<00:01:20.680><c> thank</c><00:01:20.840><
• Minnesotans know that around the kitchen table, but when you make those decisions, you show what you value

Bills: HF1704, HF2052

Keywords: Minnesota agriculture budget, Department of Agriculture appropriation, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, farm bill, rural development, agricultural grants, soil health, livestock compensation, crop damage, meat inspection, poultry inspection, county agricultural inspectors, biofertilizer, nitrogen management, commercial nitrogen fertilizer, water quality, farm down payment assistance, beginning farmers