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• Oh, Senator Long... so I mean, is it... a middle school social studies teacher a middle school social
• program program oh<00:26:13.240><c> Senator</c> oh Senator oh Senator long<00:26:16.480><c> so</c><00
• CPP is a separate program.
• </c><00:29:59.399><c> that</c> specifically to that CPP program that specifically to that CPP program
• Sure, for construction. Okay.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The funding mechanisms are going to offset the debt costs, which will assist with getting construction
• I don't want to undermine the five programs that they funded last year.
• I don't want to undermine the five programs that they funded last year.
• So the projects are identified along I-40 here on out that we're programmed, that we're programming in
• We have school buses being run off the road by pilot cars.

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The committee first heard TRIP’s annual New Mexico transportation report from Carolyn Boniface Kelly, which described deteriorating roads and bridges, congestion, safety concerns, and a large transportation funding gap. The report said more than half of major roads statewide are in poor or mediocre condition, over 170 bridges are rated poor, congestion costs drivers significant time and money, and traffic crashes and road conditions impose billions in annual costs. Members broadly agreed the report underscored the need for more stable transportation funding, with several noting the state’s recurring underinvestment and the safety risks to motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2, a transportation bonding and revenue package. Senator Gonzales and Governor’s office and NMDOT representatives said the bill would authorize about $1.5 billion in additional bond debt for ready-to-go highway projects, while also increasing certain motor vehicle excise, registration, weight-distance, and EV-related fees to help support debt service and transportation funding. Supporters, including contractors, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber, the Department of Finance and Administration, and transportation officials, argued the bill would improve safety, economic development, project delivery, and funding stability, and help preserve federal dollars. Opponents, including the Rio Grande Foundation and some committee members, objected to the tax and fee increases, argued the state should use existing surpluses or other funds instead, and raised concerns about impacts on families, businesses, and local governments. Committee members questioned how projects would be selected, how the new fees were calculated, how EV surcharges would work, and whether local government distributions would be affected. NMDOT said the projects would be reported to the legislature annually, selected using crash data, asset management, and project readiness, but bond approval would remain with the State Transportation Commission. After debate, Representative Romero moved do pass on SB 2 as amended, Representative Hochman-Vigil seconded, and the committee approved the bill 7-2, with Representatives Brown and Dow voting no and several members expressing reservations despite supporting the need for transportation investment.

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• program for low-income residents in California, avoiding any Prop. 218 barriers to assistance.
• It's more than $20 off a month, and it creates a mechanism to allow existing local assistance programs
• And number two, we wanted to retain the autonomy of existing and future local water rate assistance programs
• programs are separate and that nothing in the statewide program would preclude local water rate assistance
• programs.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• </c> pay medical assistance for that service. pay medical assistance for that service.
• ><c> cover</c> medical assistance, would cover medical assistance, would cover medically<00:04:46.720
• </c><00:18:56.160><c> when</c> services and medical assistance when services and medical assistance when
• </c> for these members of medical assistance for these members of medical assistance to<00:19:10.880>
• 00:25:49.679><c> for</c> medical assistance is available for medical assistance is available for these

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Schools, and the teacher retirement system. I'll yield, and thank you again. Thank you.
• pools that I had a problem with because I had schools that were in these...
• assistants...
• The Physician Assistant Licensure Compact has 16 members so far.
• For over 40 years, physician assistants at the University of Texas M.D.

Bills: HB111

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• The years since, I have been called upon, with boots on the ground, to assist schools that have faced
• </c><00:30:30.000><c> schools</c><00:30:30.320><c> that</c><00:30:30.440><c> have</c> ground uh to assist
• schools that have ground uh to assist schools that have faced<00:30:30.880><c> these</c><00:30:31.080
• All 15 schools, I believe 16 schools, have the complete system in their schools.
• The Center for American Progress describes community schools as a strategy, not a specific program, designed

Keywords: 1183, house

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• to the same financial hardship relief in the state school facilities program as traditional public schools
• California has built a strong state partnership model for school facilities in the school bond program
• Among the more interesting is the school nutrition program.
• , before- and after-school programs, and more.
• money for programs like Freedom School and programs that accelerate mathematics.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c> constructively identify the individual. constructively identify the individual.
• </c> the language around construction. Yes. the language around construction. Yes.
• </c> and dying or assisted suicide. and dying or assisted suicide.
• </c> assistant and a nurse practitioner? assistant and a nurse practitioner?
• Not relative. new program. Yeah. Uh they are fantastic new program. Yeah.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Gary holds a master's degree from the LBJ School at UT Austin.
• That's a new program for us. Plan. Slide number seven.
• Obviously, the school district has to pay for it.
• Obviously, the school district has to pay for it.
• Do you need anything from us to assist?

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• You mentioned cradle-to-career, the regional K-14 partnerships, the Office of Public School Construction
• Local school district.
• We jointly sponsor programs like universal meals, programs that have community schools, programs that
• enough to be in school.
• , how to defend our schools.

Summary: The joint Senate Education and Budget Committee hearing focused on the Governor’s proposed education governance overhaul, which would shift day-to-day management of the California Department of Education from the elected Superintendent of Public Instruction to a new appointed education commissioner, while giving the Superintendent new voting roles on the State Board of Education and the Community College Board of Governors. Chair Perez opened by stressing that the proposal raises major policy questions beyond the budget process and should be evaluated for its effect on students, local control, and accountability. Brooks Allen of the State Board of Education argued the change would unify policymaking and implementation, reduce fragmented authority, and create clearer accountability, citing decades of reports criticizing California’s “crazy quilt” governance structure and noting the proposal is timed for the 2026 transition. Amber Alexander of the Department of Finance outlined the fiscal and staffing transfers, describing the plan as largely cost-neutral and explaining how positions would shift between the State Board, the Department, and the new Superintendent’s office over 2026-27 and 2027-28. Sarah Cortez of the Legislative Analyst’s Office said the LAO supports shifting management to an appointed commissioner but recommended several refinements: preserving legislative oversight, requiring Senate confirmation of the commissioner, clearly defining the Superintendent’s duties as a public representative/advisor/evaluator, and refining the State Board’s role to focus on major policies requiring public input. She also said the fiscal plan should be cost-neutral and more fully specified. Senators raised concerns about the timing during an election year, the constitutional status of the Superintendent, whether the proposal should instead be a constitutional amendment, and whether governance changes actually improve student outcomes or simply rearrange the org chart. Some members questioned whether the proposal would confuse voters and undermine democratic accountability, while others said the current structure is already confusing and that the reform could improve clarity for districts and local boards. The discussion also covered how curriculum is set, with LAO explaining that the Legislature has broad authority but has delegated much curriculum work to the State Board and the Instructional Quality Commission. Members asked how the new structure would affect local districts, who they would call for guidance, and whether the commissioner would have authority over policy; the presenters said policy authority would remain with the State Board, while the commissioner would handle administration and implementation. No votes were taken during the panel discussion, and the hearing was organized to continue with additional panels and public comment later in the meeting.

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• The out-of-school programming was recommended to be beefed up.
• more kids in child care assistance that are school-age.
• Whereas, like, you're not going to build a construction technology school, a CTE program, if there's
• No, I think, so we have quite a few school-age children and child care assistance.
• No, I think, so we have quite a few school-age children and child care assistance.

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The meeting began as an informal education budget work group focused on reviewing a revised House Appropriations and Finance Committee scenario and flagging concerns rather than taking votes. Staff outlined the main changes from the LFC recommendation, including moving the statewide student information system appropriation, adding funding for the Black, Bilingual, Multicultural and Hispanic Education Act, universal school meals overrun costs, an evidence-based CTE pilot with a 50% local match, STEM network funding, wellness room pilots, Martinez-Yazzie action plan items, and changes to innovation zone and out-of-school time appropriations. A separate handout on the seven-year CTE pilot explained spending patterns, reversions, and possible federal maintenance-of-effort concerns if the state continues funding beyond a true pilot. Members then debated CTE extensively, with several arguing it improves attendance, graduation, and career readiness and should be sustained or expanded, especially in rural areas, while staff and others emphasized that much of the current funding has gone to general operational costs rather than intentional program design and that regional or matched funding models may be more effective. Members also discussed STEM and math initiatives, the need for more industry involvement, and whether the proposed match requirements would be too burdensome for smaller districts and BIE schools. The discussion also covered the Black, Hispanic, and Multilingual Education Acts and the Martinez-Yazzie lawsuit. Some members stressed that the acts should be explicitly named in the budget language and not merely implied, while staff said the scenario reaffirms prior commitments by building the costs into agency operating budgets. Members raised concerns about charter school hold-harmless funding, declining enrollment, and the need to align spending with the needs of at-risk students. The work group ended the education portion without any votes, with staff noting they would incorporate the feedback and return with clarifications, including on CTE funding, the educational acts, and the charter hold-harmless item. The meeting then shifted to the child well-being and early childhood work group, where staff presented a revised Early Childhood Education and Care Department scenario. The proposal moved money toward child care assistance and early pre-K, kept the FIT program funding level unchanged, and used a mix of trust fund, TANF, federal, and operating-budget adjustments to close part of the gap between the executive and LFC recommendations. Members questioned the policy direction, especially the shift toward infant and toddler care and pre-K expansion, the impact on school-age child care, and the implications for continuity of care and provider costs. Staff explained that the scenario prioritizes younger children and at-risk families, includes language for a wage and career ladder, and would require legislation to raise the early childhood trust fund distribution cap from 500 to 525. Members also discussed a separate proposed CYFD pilot bill (HB 65), which would be distinct from ECECD funding. No votes were taken, and staff said they would return with more cost information on full pre-K plus wraparound care. A final work group reviewed C2 and Department of Information Technology-related appropriations. Staff compared the LFC and executive recommendations for new funding and reauthorizations, noting that the LFC generally limited new projects while the executive funded more. Members discussed several IT modernization requests, including the Secretary of State’s voter registration and election management systems, the Spaceport Authority, Game and Fish, the State Engineer’s WATERS system, ECECD’s FitKids and EPIC replacement discovery, and Aging and Long-Term Services’ enterprise system modernization. The main themes were whether to fund planning versus full replacement, how to avoid piecemeal spending, and whether new systems should wait for incoming leadership. The Secretary of State’s office said its system is nearing end of life and the planning funds would help prepare a realistic replacement request, while other agencies described aging infrastructure, cybersecurity risks, and the need for modernization. The work group did not vote on any of the items and ended with staff noting additional follow-up on funding needs and reauthorization details.

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• </c> federal, state, and county program federal, state, and county program subsidizing<00:31:44.559><
• Important segments of the Kihei Mala Road will be constructed by the developments you will pass through
• Important segments of the Kihei Mala Road will be constructed by the developments you will pass through
• Important segments of the Kihei Mala Road will be constructed by the developments you will pass through
• Important segments of the Kihei Mala Road will be constructed by the developments you will pass through

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Transportation and Culture heard a series of resolutions covering cultural preservation, civic education, dark-sky protection, Taiwan relations, aviation safety reporting, waterborne cargo subsidies, and Maui transportation planning. Testimony on the Hawaii Theatre resolutions (SCR 131/SR 110) came from the Hawaii Theatre Center in support, with a question about whether acquisition funding was in the current budget; the witness said he was not aware of any such funding. The state archivist strongly supported SCR 169/SR 138 on expanding public outreach and civic engagement, and a student testifier supported the measure while urging stronger language to include Indigenous culture and closer work with Native communities. On STR 12/SR 8 recognizing International Dark Sky Week, testimony emphasized light pollution’s effects on birds, marine life, human health, and astronomy, and suggested stronger lighting ordinances and possible dark-sky reserve efforts. STR 31/SR 17 on Taiwan received support from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, while STR 180/SR 150 on aviation safety reporting drew support from Blue Hawaiian Helicopters but opposition from the Department of Transportation, which said much of the requested information falls under FAA jurisdiction and would be voluntary at the state level. STR 150 on waterborne cargo subsidies was supported by DOT, Young Brothers, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association, with DOT asking that the working group be smaller to speed a report to the 2026 session. STR 37/SR 21 and STR 38/SR 22 on Kihei road planning drew support from the Kihei Community Association, which described severe congestion and safety concerns in South Maui. In decision-making, the committee advanced SCR 131/SR 110 on the Hawaii Theatre as introduced. SCR 169/SR 138 was advanced with amendments to address comments about Indigenous culture. STR 12/SR 8 on International Dark Sky Week was deferred for further discussion until the following Tuesday. STR 31/SR 17 on Taiwan was advanced with technical, non-substantive amendments. STR 180/SR 150 and STR 150 were both deferred to the same later decision-making date to allow further work on possible amendments and jurisdictional issues. STR 37/SR 21 was passed as introduced, and STR 38/SR 22 was passed with technical, non-substantive amendments. In each vote taken, the measures were adopted without recorded opposition from the members present.

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• In attendance are students from radiologic sciences programs from four of our state schools: Co-Lin Community
• schools.
• This allows MIMA to develop their own statewide program to offer some public assistance as well as hopefully
• </c> assist that ICE agent. assist that ICE agent.
• program? program? &gt;&gt; No,<04:48:43.680><c> lady.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 12 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• </c> received more military construction received more military construction funding<00:35:15.839><c>
• </c> the agitant general and the assistant the agitant general and the assistant agitant<00:56:46.160
• </c> construction in the Air National Guard. construction in the Air National Guard.
• Uh this the cash incentive program.
• program. It's just word of mouth program.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Medicaid does pick up a part of this bill for the schools.
• Medicaid does pick up a part of this bill for the schools.
• It really creates a new federal program within state statute.
• And they’re really, really proud of this program.
• And if we want to make our regular public schools...

Keywords: 989, all

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• </c><00:20:30.400><c> declarations,</c> concerning construction declarations, concerning construction
• </c> typically at least during construction typically at least during construction season<01:20:12.080
• Is Mayberry Construction to say go on. Is Mayberry Construction legitimate? legitimate? legitimate?
• The article I passed around that the assistant senior assistant attorney general talked about earlier
• The article I passed around that the assistant senior assistant attorney general talked about earlier

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• During the school day.
• And it has a very, very specific title, School Employee Training, Training for School Employees.
• , a week-long program.
• known as school bus stop-arm violations.
• since the school year began.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• But they are also the basis of the state grant program and the North Star Promise program.
• Often going back to school.
• programs.
• One is a definition of low income for the home energy assistance program, adding the tribal nations as
• Your schools have a voice.

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• Madam Chair and members, House Bill 2960, Veterans Court Program grant fund.
• Madam Chair and members, HB 2239 establishes the child care grant program to assist families in the state
• Maybe it's controlled substances prescription monitoring program?
• Maybe it's controlled substances prescription monitoring program?
• Madam Chair and members, House Bill 2434, controlled substances prescription monitoring program, was

Summary: The meeting was a caucus review of a long list of bills on Minority Caucus Calendars 8 and 9, with members briefly noting whether measures were unanimous, on consent, or had split votes. Topics included appropriations for homeless veteran shelter services (HB 2620), the Veterans Court Program grant fund (HB 2960), municipal improvement districts (HB 4064), a memorial measure (HB 2079), child care grants (HB 2239), midwife medication administration and advisory committee changes (HB 2251), home and community-based service provider funding (HB 2403), EMS reciprocity (HB 2437), prescription monitoring (HB 2434), electronic monitoring in health care facilities (HB 2914), pregnancy resource center funding and restrictions (HB 2229), limits on police transport of mental health patients (HB 2404), Access coverage for mild obstructive sleep apnea treatment (HB 2726), school district spending and teacher pay requirements referred to the ballot (HCR 2007), mobile home park operator training (HB 2199), local government investment pool oversight (HB 2344), task order contract website posting (HB 2445), tourism improvement areas (HB 2950), ambulance certificate reporting (HB 2402), short-term rental occupancy rules (HB 2429), ASRS retirement rules for elected officials (HB 2505), trespass penalties after eviction (HB 2047), post-nuptial agreement enforcement (HB 2861), civil rights board continuation (HB 2931), and utility replacement plant siting (HB 2389). Members also discussed child welfare and family law bills on Calendar 9, including kinship foster placement (HB 2035), neglect standards based on financial resources (HB 2041), family court evidence (HB 2968), DCS response to abuse reports (HB 4004), prostate cancer insurance cost-sharing (HB 2617), mental health hearing technology (SB 1242), optometrist prescriptions (SB 1023), behavior analyst regulation (SB 1145), assisted living occupants (SB 1247), manufactured home installer licensing and fingerprinting (HB 2868), supervised parenting time (HB 2615), unlawful entry involving vulnerable adults (HB 4136), uranium contamination monitoring funding (HB 2889), a gas and petroleum refinery study committee (HB 4025), and veteran state park fee exemptions (HB 2165). Several members raised policy concerns on bills involving privacy, rural transportation capacity, environmental review, pregnancy centers, and funding priorities, while others noted support or that amendments had addressed earlier issues. No formal roll-call votes were taken in the transcript itself; the chair mainly recorded whether bills were unanimous, consent, or split and whether any should be taken off consent or discussed further. The meeting ended with announcements about an upcoming CAP breakfast, a Latino Caucus meeting, and an Affordability Award presented to Representative Volk before adjournment.

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• be funding public schools again—public schools with these programs instead—to increase the range of
• It authorizes private schools in certain counties to construct new facilities on land that was owned
• Authorizes private schools in certain counties to construct new facilities on land that was owned by
• a private school.
• virtual program established by the school district, or a virtual charter school sponsored by the district

Summary: The committee took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 1422 on unmanned aircraft systems. The bill increases penalties for flying drones over critical infrastructure, prohibits drones equipped with weapons or explosives, creates a first-degree felony for drones carrying a weapon of mass destruction, and includes a law enforcement exception. A lay-filed amendment by Senator Pizzo warning against the use of force to shoot down drones was debated but failed, and the bill was then reported favorably. The committee also reported favorably on SB 846 addressing notary public fraud in immigration-related services, SB 650 on hazardous walking conditions for school transportation, SB 922 on employment agreements including non-compete and garden leave provisions, and SB 1820 on motor vehicle manufacturer and dealer relations, covering performance measures, retaliation, and franchise termination standards. Several bills focused on education, health care, and disability issues. SB 540, the Evan B. Hartzell Act, would require disability history and awareness instruction across grade levels; it drew emotional testimony from the bill sponsor, family members, and supporters, and was reported favorably. SB 998 would allow advanced practice registered nurses to certify deaths and file death certificates in hospice settings under physician protocol, and SB 1412 would modernize home health agency rules by expanding administrative flexibility and contract service use; both passed. SB 1736 would allow direct support professionals and relatives to administer insulin in group home settings for individuals with developmental disabilities, and it was also reported favorably. The committee also advanced several regulatory and court-related measures. SB 1650 expands Florida’s vexatious litigant law, including allowing designation based on conduct in a single case and extending the look-back period, while SB 1652 creates a public records exemption for certain stricken non-criminal court filings; both were approved. SB 1076 on roofing contractors was amended to require continuing education for roof-to-wall connections and then passed, and SB 1078 on fire prevention was amended with stakeholder-agreed language before being reported favorably. SB 1080 on local government land regulations, after multiple amendments and significant debate over agricultural enclaves and local control, was also approved. Other major measures included SB 818 on utility relocation, which creates a relocation fund funded by a portion of communications services tax revenue and was supported by multiple industry and local-government groups after a compromise amendment; SB 868 on social media use by minors, which would require a decryption mechanism for law enforcement access under subpoena and prohibit disappearing messages for minors, remained under discussion as the transcript ended. The committee also heard SB 96, a claims bill for Jacob Rogers against the City of Gainesville, and reported it favorably after testimony that the city would pay the settlement amount.