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• We would submit to you that funding for building pipelines to deliver that water throughout the state
• They've buried a lot of their pipelines delivery under, underground.
• And so we've got to start by closing in those pipelines.

Bills: SB 7

Keywords: water infrastructure, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, water supply, environmental sustainability

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• building new infrastructure, we have a large project coming up this year that will include 200 miles of pipeline
• Now, historically, we started as a small system with just 400 miles of pipeline.
• Today, we have about 2,500 miles of pipeline. Of that, there's about 40%.

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• thank you so much for the opportunity to speak about House Bill 1757 and the need to address the CPA pipeline
• The CPA profession has a pipeline issue with fewer people becoming licensed in Texas and nationally.
• TXCPA has been focused on the CPA pipeline issue for many years, and we have been working with national

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• And item 3 mitigation specialist pipeline fellowship adopted at 150,000 Turning to page 17, this is the
• We also have strengthening the teacher. pipeline and certification and teacher preparation programs that
• It's a cost out adjustment for the computer science pipeline for $4 million. Turning to page seven.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• We've also implemented a training pipeline to provide the necessary program to make them eligible for
• We've also implemented a training pipeline to provide the necessary program to make them eligible for
• We've also implemented a training pipeline to provide the necessary program to make them eligible for

Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary heard a presentation on Florida’s maritime and ocean economy from Florida Atlantic University, the College of the Florida Keys, and Star Center. Speakers emphasized the importance of maritime industries such as aquaculture, marine engineering, shipbuilding, transportation, coastal resilience, and offshore renewable energy, and described workforce programs, certifications, and partnerships designed to train students and workers for these fields. They also highlighted federal and state initiatives supporting ocean economy research and commercialization, including tech hubs and innovation programs. The committee then considered SB 312 relating to the Florida Institute of Human and Machine Cognition. Senator Gates explained that the bill would allow IHMC to create a subsidiary to commercialize research, similar to Moffitt Cancer Center. Senator Fine offered and the committee adopted a friendly amendment addressing board membership concerns tied to a University of West Florida trustee. However, after questions arose about whether the bill and analysis aligned on whether subsidiaries would be for-profit or not-for-profit, the bill was tabled. Finally, the committee took up SB 270 on the Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The bill would extend eligibility for students in certain military/public-service family situations, giving families more time to establish Florida residency after returning to the state. Senator Fine’s amendment was adopted to add AP Capstone Diploma students to the automatic Bright Futures eligibility provisions, alongside IB and Cambridge AICE students. The committee then reported the bill favorably as amended by a vote of 7-0, and adjourned.

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• And these cohorts of women have helped us to increase the pipeline so that they could get an apprenticeship
• And we need more women to be participating, to be in those pipelines, and I'm grateful for the... ...

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and pledge, and then handled routine procedural business, including dispensing with the journal reading, re-referring AB 2022, and rescinding prior action on SCR 112. Several bills on the second reading file and concurrence file were passed and retained, while reconsideration items were continued. The chamber then moved to third reading items and consent calendar business. The main substantive item was ACR 145, by Assemblymember Koloza, declaring March 1-7, 2026 as National Women in Construction Week. Koloza, Davies, Bauer-Kahan, and Arambula spoke in support, emphasizing the need to expand opportunities for women in the trades, improve apprenticeship pipelines, address barriers such as childcare, transportation, safety, and restroom access, and support women-owned construction businesses. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 67 co-authors were added. On the second-day consent calendar, ACR 135 on School Breakfast Week was also taken up for co-authors, with 66 added, and the consent calendar passed 65-0, including ACR 135, ACR 144, and SCR 122. The Assembly also observed an adjournment in memory for Eileen Hubb, and the house adjourned until Monday, March 9 at 1 p.m.

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• There's a pie chart that showed here where it shows that $142 million has been spent on pipeline replacement
• For best practices, a water system should replace their pipelines every hundred years.

Bills: SB330

Keywords: water management, regional boards, municipal governance, ethics compliance, public utility, 1136, house, all

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• <01:18:27.600> investments this bill will make pipeline investments this bill will make pipeline
• demands this bill makes pipeline demands this bill makes pipeline Investments<01:18:52.600> to
• We do have some pipeline programs we run.
• It is an important part of the growth of the pipeline apparatus.
• It is an important part of the growth of the pipeline apparatus.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Um there's an upper portion of the pipeline that was not as critical. So it yesterday.
• The next one was the Kirby Ditch Irrigation District pipeline phase 2 2024 project.
• c> um<00:10:16.880> save<00:10:17.279> some pipeline conversion to um save some pipeline
• <00:43:18.880> Uh<00:43:19.200> if Newcastle transmission pipeline.
• Uh if Newcastle transmission pipeline.

Keywords: 916, all

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• The NESSU pipelines coming in, which I'm very excited about.
• The NESSU pipelines coming in, which I'm very excited about, which maybe you're not.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications, chaired by Senator Cameron Parker, considered a large agenda focused on utility consumer protections, rate transparency, NYSERDA oversight, and energy transition policy. Several bills were discussed in detail, including measures to prohibit residential utility shutoffs during extreme temperature forecasts (Bill 120A), delay shutoffs and late fees while a utility is under certain PSC investigations (Bill 904B), require disclosure of planned rate increases (Bill 4989A), limit certain utility charges after 12 months (Bill 8710), and require utilities to disclose more information with major rate change applications (Bill 9433A). The committee also considered bills on net energy metering credits (Bill 1553), reconnection for low-income customers (Bill 965), sanctions and civil penalties (Bill 8908), and annual NYSERDA reporting obligations (Bill 1819). Members raised recurring concerns about affordability, arrears, and who ultimately bears costs when utilities are prevented from collecting immediately. Senator Walczyk repeatedly questioned whether protections would shift costs to other ratepayers, while sponsors and the chair emphasized that the bills did not erase arrears but created temporary consumer protections. Senator May noted that some proposals could produce significant savings for ratepayers. On Bill 1819, Senator Walczyk supported greater accountability for NYSERDA’s use of ratepayer-funded money. Bill 1668, which would authorize NYSERDA to administer grants for switching residents to electric heat pumps, drew questions about funding; staff said it would be funded off-budget from existing sources and would have no direct state cost, though it could require shifting existing program resources. The committee advanced most bills to third reading after motions and votes, with several measures receiving no votes but still moving forward. Bill 2477 was held for possible amendments. Bill 4989A was referred to the Consumer Protection Committee. Bill 5111, the Just Energy Transition Act, prompted extended discussion about its study timeline and a PSC order to facilitate replacement and redevelopment of at least 4 gigawatts of fossil fuel generation; the bill was advanced to third reading after debate. The meeting concluded with adjournment after the committee completed its agenda.

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• Most importantly for this committee, WGU is a vital pipeline for greater Minnesota.
• So we have run into issues where our SPED pipeline candidates who are receiving state dollars to get
• <01:22:46.880> 46%<01:22:47.600> of pipeline for greater Minnesota. 46% of pipeline
• grants that are respect to sped pipeline grants that are run<01:23:52.719> out<01:23:52.800><
• <01:24:03.120> candidates<01:24:03.520> who<01:24:03.679> are sped pipeline

Bills: HF3635, HF3638

Keywords: teacher mobility, interstate compact, licensure, military spouses, education, teacher regulation, teacher qualifications, state sovereignty, educator licensing, paraprofessional credentials, mental health, professional development, data sharing, 1183, house

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• And there are also some budget reductions in teacher pipeline programs, a smaller increase in the student
• And there are also some budget reductions in teacher pipeline programs, a smaller increase in the student
• And there are also some budget reductions in teacher pipeline programs, a smaller increase in the student
• 00:02:49.200> teacher some budget reductions in teacher some budget reductions in teacher pipeline
• programs, a smaller incre uh pipeline programs, a smaller incre uh increase<00:02:52.560> in<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I don't know if there's any projects in the pipeline, but it could certainly open it up for a project
• Maybe some of the folks that testified maybe think about that in their pipeline, or maybe would if this
• but it could projects in the pipeline but it could certainly<00:13:36.639> open<00:13:36.880>
• and I will say that in the pipeline and I will say that regardless<00:13:41.399> of<00:13:41.639
• maybe think about that in their pipeline maybe think about that in their pipeline or<00:14:55.320

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Minnesota Senate Energy Committee heard Senate File 426, authored by Senator Icorn, which would remove the 100-megawatt cap on hydropower for purposes of qualifying as an eligible energy technology under Minnesota law. Supporters said hydropower is carbon-free, reliable, flexible baseload power that can help Minnesota meet its 100% carbon-free electricity goal by 2040. Testifiers from Missouri River Energy Services and Minnesota Power described existing hydropower resources, including allocations from federal Missouri River dams, Minnesota hydro stations, and Manitoba Hydro, and argued that the bill would preserve and expand options for clean energy development. Several members raised concerns about the bill’s purpose and potential environmental impacts. Senator McEwen questioned why the size limit should be removed without specific proposed projects or more information about the need for larger dams, citing concerns about fisheries, water resources, and land use. Senator Port and others asked about costs, environmental effects, and where new projects might be built. In response, supporters said the bill is intended to open the door to future projects and allow agencies to review proposals through existing permitting and environmental processes, rather than approving any specific dam. Committee members offered mixed reactions. Senator Frentz said he supported the concept but recommended laying the bill over for further discussion and possibly sending it to the Environment Committee, noting environmental concerns and the need for more conversation. Senator Gruenhagen strongly supported the bill, arguing that it merely lifts a cap while leaving permitting and review requirements in place. Senator Hoffman also supported the bill, saying current policy blocks consideration of new projects and that the change would allow regulators to evaluate proposals on their merits. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the bill was left open for further consideration.

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• So my question is, in special education and the pipeline of teachers that are needed, we know that is
• know we get money from the federal government and it’s in our general fund, kind of feeding that pipeline
• There was funding actually from the legislature to fund special education pipeline grants, right, to
• support the pipeline for folks to get credentialed into becoming special education teachers. bringing
• grants right um to support uh pipeline grants right um to support uh the<01:35:55.320> pipeline

Keywords: 1183, house

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• When you regulate private nursing programs, you're regulating the majority of Florida's nursing pipeline
• When you regulate private nursing programs, you're regulating the majority of Florida's nursing pipeline
• there are several provisions in this legislation that, while well-intentioned, would weaken that pipeline

Bills: S0162, S0254, S0688, S0794, S1110, S1574

Keywords: surgical smoke, health standards, hospital safety, patient protection, medical regulations, nursing education, licensure, remedial courses, temporary license, graduate nursing preceptorship, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, background screening, support coordination services, developmental disabilities, Tatton-Brown-Rahman syndrome, public hearings, orthotics, prosthetics, healthcare, Medicaid

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services met with a quorum present and took up several health-related bills. CS/SB 1110 on Medicaid and insurance coverage for orthotics and prosthetics was heard first. The bill would require coverage for medically necessary orthotics and prosthetics without lifetime or continuous-use caps, direct AHCA to seek federal approval and update contracts, and require annual reporting. Testimony from a child using prosthetic “gymnastics blades,” his mother, and another young person with a prosthetic leg emphasized the high cost of activity-specific devices and the impact on children’s mobility, sports participation, and quality of life. Senators voiced strong support, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then approved SB 1574, “Maddie’s Law,” which adds newborn screening for biliary atresia using the existing blood specimen collected at birth. The sponsor and the child’s father described the condition as time-sensitive and potentially fatal without early detection, and argued the screening could prevent transplants and save money. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered CS/SB 794 on background screening for employees of residential facilities and day training programs for people with developmental disabilities, plus a review of waiver support coordination quality, training, and access issues. Parents and a support coordinator testified that strong support coordination is essential for families and that the bill would help standardize expectations and improve services. An amendment aligning the bill with the House companion was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. Members next heard SB 162, which requires hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies using smoke evacuation systems during procedures that generate surgical smoke. Supporters, including nurses and the Florida Nurses Association, described surgical smoke as a workplace hazard with toxic chemicals and potential cancer risks; hospital representatives said they support the intent but argued existing federal and state standards already regulate the issue and the bill is too prescriptive. A late-filed amendment clarifying the smoke must be “effectively captured and filtered” was adopted, and the bill passed favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 254, a major nursing education bill that tightens oversight of low-performing nursing programs, creates a temporary provisional license and preceptorship pathway for graduates awaiting NCLEX results, requires remediation for delayed testing, and increases transparency by posting passage rates. Nursing groups supported stronger standards, while private nursing schools warned the bill could reduce capacity and discourage program directors; the amended bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 688, which would reestablish licensure and regulation of naturopathic doctors in Florida, create a board of naturopathic medicine, set licensure and renewal requirements, and define the scope of practice while excluding most prescription authority. Supporters said it would expand health care choices and allow naturopathic doctors to practice openly, while opponents from the medical community warned the bill could authorize diagnosis and treatment without sufficient training and rely on unproven therapies. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned after members thanked staff for their work.

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• Bill 27 helps keep New Mexico competitive and support continued economic growth and strengthens the pipeline
• incubators have that Ability for a student or a group of students in my community, which is on the I-25 pipeline
• Are there things that are in the pipeline or projects that you have in mind?

Keywords: 996, all

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• is used to fund this, and this is the fund that you may have heard a lot about that builds that pipeline
• have X amount of students in advanced manufacturing in this region, we want to know who's in the pipeline
• Is it working and are we really building a stronger, succinct pipeline, or do we still have a leaky part
• because we can get to them and pipeline because we can get to them and then<01:17:58.560> that
• a stronger succinct pipeline a stronger succinct pipeline >> or<01:19:05.600> do<01

Keywords: The livestream event for this meeting failed before the meeting was finished. This copy was pulled from backups and is reposted in it's entirety., 958, all

Summary: The committee met to review KHEAA’s student aid programs ahead of the upcoming biennial budget. KHEAA officials outlined the agency’s role administering state grants and scholarships, emphasizing that net lottery proceeds are statutorily dedicated to student financial aid after a literacy appropriation. They focused on the College Access Program (CAP), Kentucky Tuition Grant (KTG), and KEES, and explained that the FAFSA simplification changes significantly expanded eligibility for Pell and CAP recipients. KHEAA said the General Assembly’s additional funding this biennium allowed CAP to be fully funded, and that FY25 spending for CAP reached about $232 million for roughly 72,000 students, up from about 55,000 recipients the prior year. Officials said they are watching current-year application trends closely and expect a clearer funding picture by late fall as awards are actually disbursed and enrollment data comes in. Members asked about how CAP eligibility works, the difference between applicants and recipients, and whether KTG is tied to Pell eligibility. KHEAA explained that CAP is essentially aligned with Pell eligibility, while KTG uses a different need formula and is limited to private colleges in Kentucky. They also noted that schools verify final eligibility after KHEAA’s initial review of application data. Questions about the FAFSA simplification act and federal changes led KHEAA to say they do not expect major effects on state grant and scholarship programs, though federal student loan changes may affect students, especially at the graduate level. The committee also discussed KEES, which KHEAA said has been fully funded since its creation, and dual credit/work-ready scholarships. KHEAA reported that dual credit participation continues to grow and that FY25 spending for dual credit and Work Ready Kentucky totaled about $26.4 million, compared with a $13.1 million appropriation, with transfers from Work Ready used to keep dual credit fully funded. Officials said they will seek growth funding for dual credit in the next budget because the program has expanded and now includes the work-ready component under one statute. Members asked about transferability of dual credit courses and whether students actually use the credits toward degrees; KHEAA said it does not have hard data on every credit’s transfer, but it is seeing positive trends in bachelor’s completion and more high school graduates earning associate degrees. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes.

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• And section four is a revisor instruction that applies to two sections: the first changes the term pipeline
• And section four is a revisor instruction that applies to two sections: the first changes the term pipeline
• And section four is a revisor instruction that applies to two sections: the first changes the term pipeline
• And section four is a revisor instruction that applies to two sections: the first changes the term pipeline
• And section four is a revisor instruction that applies to two sections: the first changes the term pipeline

Bills: HF1388

Keywords: BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching

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• One is that it's critical we keep the pipeline flowing here to build more homes.
• are kids from throughout the entire state that would be helped to not continue going into a prison pipeline
• Cradle Justice really disrupting the the Cradle to<01:30:31.280> prison<01:30:31.679> Pipeline
• c><01:30:32.400> and<01:30:32.560> really<01:30:32.880> Community to prison Pipeline
• and really Community to prison Pipeline and really Community Education<01:30:34.159> our<01:30

Bills: HF2148, HF2693, HF2542, HF1141, HF1770, HF1489, HF1709, HF244, HF1266, HF807, HF2619, HF1340

Keywords: affordable housing, local control, revolving loan fund, community partnerships, Minnesota housing policy, housing, locally controlled housing, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, housing infrastructure bonds, state bonds, bonding bill, supportive housing, permanent supportive housing, homelessness, veterans housing, senior housing, manufactured home parks, community land trust, single-family housing, multifamily housing

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• So it's almost a matter of, before things even enter the pipeline, we're having to be more decisive about
• was the chair of the employment committee on the House side, and thankfully we had a fairly decent pipeline
• We had a fairly decent pipeline of employees, but it's becoming more and more challenging to find people
• the chair of the employment committee on the house side and thankfully uh we had a fairly decent pipeline
• of employees but it's We had a fairly decent pipeline of employees, but it's becoming more and more

Summary: The Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Committee met with a quorum, approved the prior minutes, and then took up a draft bill to make legislators’ and candidates’ residential addresses confidential in public records. Legislative Council and the Secretary of State explained the proposal was prompted by security concerns and would protect residential addresses while still allowing election officials to verify residency and keep candidate names and offices public. Members raised concerns about unintended consequences, transparency, and how the change would affect rural districts and residency enforcement. The Secretary of State suggested an amendment to end the confidentiality when a candidate’s term ends, and the committee agreed to hold the bill over for further discussion at the next meeting. The committee also reviewed follow-up materials on legislator security and best practices, including advice on situational awareness, internet hygiene, varying routines, and reporting threats, along with NCSL materials comparing capitol security practices in other states. Members discussed a recent security incident and the need to keep alert contact information current, and staff said they would continue working with the Highway Patrol on legislative-specific notifications. The bulk of the meeting was devoted to Garrity Consulting’s final report on mitigating the effects of legislative term limits. The consultants summarized survey, focus group, and stakeholder input showing concerns about loss of institutional knowledge, leadership turnover, onboarding demands, and workload pressures, while also noting public support for term limits and annual sessions. Recommendations included considering annual sessions or shifting biennial sessions to even-numbered years, restructuring organizational session and interim committee work, creating office hours and more structured orientation and mentorship, expanding ongoing training and staff support, improving public communication and virtual testimony rules, and addressing barriers to service such as employer support and travel costs. Members discussed the tension between making the legislature more effective and preserving a citizen-legislature model, and the report was received as a roadmap for future implementation rather than immediate action.