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• And so far, I've got the 25 numbers for so far this year Then there's a map in there showing you the

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Last fall, I presented a map to the interim.

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• And on page four, you can see a map of the business courts in our state.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• academy days that N.A.V.I. is an acronym that stands for Never Again Volunteer Yourself and I started mapping

Keywords: national security, Department of Energy, foreign espionage, security protocols, Chinese Communist Party, national laboratories, research security

Summary: The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee convened to address pressing issues related to research security risks at the Department of Energy, focusing specifically on foreign nationals' access to sensitive information. The meeting highlighted the increasing threats posed by espionage from the Chinese Communist Party, which has sought to infiltrate U.S. national laboratories and exploit American research for military purposes. Discussions included the importance of tightening security protocols to safeguard national interests and maintain technological advantages. Witnesses provided insight into historical contexts and current vulnerabilities, emphasizing that without proper measures, the gaps could jeopardize national security.

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• It's Elaine map. That's today's one-day free LA one day for math. And again, it's not the full day.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• If people don't know where that is, take a look on a map.

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• As you'll notice on this map, the bright green segments are existing trails within the Sun Trail network

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee met and first received an update from FDOT on the Sun Trail shared-use nonmotorized trail program. FDOT said the program, created in 2015 and expanded by 2023 legislation, now includes connections to the Florida Wildlife Corridor and received a one-time $200 million appropriation plus increased annual funding. The department reported programming about $180 million of that funding, completing 42 construction projects totaling nearly 95 miles in 21 counties, and installing trail counters and QR-code surveys to measure usage and economic impact. Members expressed support for the program and asked no substantive questions. The committee then heard a presentation on FDOT’s locally administered state transportation funding programs, including SCOP, SCOPM, SCRAP, SIGP, and TRIP. FDOT explained these programs support local roadway resurfacing, bridge repair, drainage, paving unpaved roads, and safety or capacity improvements, with varying state match levels depending on the program and eligibility. FDOT said its adopted five-year work program includes more than $1.4 billion for local transportation improvement projects. A member asked whether toll revenues from Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties fund these programs; FDOT said it would research the funding source and follow up. The committee’s main discussion was a panel on advanced air mobility (AAM), including FDOT and industry representatives from Supernal, Joby, Atlantic Aviation, Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, and Eve Air Mobility. FDOT described its AAM planning work, advisory committee, local government guidebook, and upcoming training, while panelists emphasized Florida’s leadership, the likely use of existing airport and heliport infrastructure first, and the expectation that private investment will fund much of the early vertiport buildout. Members raised concerns about community acceptance, privacy, zoning, airspace congestion, security, and lessons from scooters and drones. Panelists repeatedly stressed a “crawl, walk, run” rollout, local government coordination, multimodal connectivity, and public outreach. No votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after the panel.

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• may have heard us speak in this committee and other committees in the past around a system review mapping
• that we had held in the summer of 2023, and this mapping was in regards to nine non-ambulatory infants
• that we had held in the summer of 2023, and this mapping was in regards to nine non-ambulatory infants
• that we had held in the summer of 2023, and this mapping was in regards to nine non-ambulatory infants
• We don't need to have that mapped-out situation of, you know, this is what they said and this is law

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The House Children and Family Law Committee met on January 28, 2025, and first heard House Bill 322, which would give a parent paying child support the exclusive right to claim the child as a dependent on taxes. Representative Barton, the sponsor, argued that because child support is no longer tax-deductible, the paying parent should at least receive the child tax credit. Committee members and later testimony from New Hampshire Legal Assistance raised concerns that the bill would override court discretion, could disadvantage low-income custodial parents, and would not account for cases where child support payments are small or where parents share support unevenly. Several members noted that judges already allocate dependency claims in divorce orders and can modify those orders when circumstances change. After testimony, the committee moved to ITL (inexpedient to legislate) HB 322. The motion was seconded, discussion continued, and the roll call was unanimous in favor of ITL. The committee then placed the bill on consent and ended the executive session on HB 322. The committee next took up House Bill 325, which would eliminate term and reimbursement alimony in no-fault divorces. Representative Barton testified that alimony in those cases was akin to involuntary servitude and should not survive dissolution of the marriage contract. The hearing then moved into questions about whether alimony is meant to compensate a spouse for sacrifices made during the marriage, such as supporting a partner through school or staying home with children, and the sponsor maintained that post-divorce support should not continue as a marital obligation. The transcript cuts off before any vote or further action on HB 325 is shown.

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• These revenues help fund other important functions of the bureau, including mapping, permitting, scientific
• important functions of the bureau, important functions of the bureau, including<03:51:51.199><c> mapping
• ,</c><03:51:51.920><c> permitting,</c> including mapping, permitting, including mapping, permitting,

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I think certainly because they are already mapping here in the Twin Cities, they see the Twin Cities
• c> I think certainly because they are I think certainly because they are already<01:30:27.560><c> mapping
• c> in</c><01:30:28.160><c> the</c><01:30:28.240><c> Twin</c><01:30:28.480><c> Cities,</c> already mapping
• here in the Twin Cities, already mapping here in the Twin Cities, they<01:30:29.040><c> see</c><01:30

Bills: HF4062, HF4063, HF4065, HF3926, HF4216, HF3176, HF3728, HF3988, HF3865

Keywords: vehicle registration, title transfer, rental vehicles, state regulations, motor vehicle laws, school buses, USDOT number, first aid kits, transportation safety, vehicle regulations, transit safety, assault penalties, public transportation, criminal justice, transit workers, transportation, railroad, safety, economic development, public roads

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• If you go to the slide with the map of Minnesota, um, if you're there, we go. Yeah. Uh, awesome.
• </c><00:41:08.240><c> slide</c><00:41:08.480><c> with</c><00:41:08.720><c> the</c><00:41:09.040><c> map
• </c><00:41:09.200><c> of</c><00:41:09.440><c> Minnesota,</c> to the slide with the map of Minnesota,
• to the slide with the map of Minnesota, um<00:41:11.920><c> if</c><00:41:12.079><c> you're</c><00:41:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So if you're paying for a map subscription that isn't working over and over again, wouldn't you rather
• you're paying<00:42:06.560><c> for</c><00:42:07.200><c> um</c><00:42:07.680><c> a</c><00:42:08.000><c> map
• </c><00:42:08.480><c> subscription</c><00:42:09.040><c> that</c> paying for um a map subscription that
• paying for um a map subscription that isn't<00:42:09.680><c> working</c><00:42:10.480><c> over</c><00

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a hearing on House Bill 1571, which would direct the Department of Education to review and revise statewide academic standards and curriculum and make an appropriation. Representative Kristen Noble, the sponsor, said the bill is intended to update outdated standards, especially in math, and to have the department create a list of high-quality curriculum and materials aligned to the revised standards. She noted she would likely amend the bill to change a requirement that districts “shall” select from the list to “may,” and said a misplaced crossed-out section would need to be restored and moved by amendment. She also said assessments would need to be updated to match any new standards. Testimony from Marie Banfield strongly supported the bill and the move away from a mandate, arguing that current standards are outdated and that Common Core and related standards have not improved student outcomes. She criticized the math standards for emphasizing multiple strategies and written explanations over computation, and said stronger standards would better support students, including those with learning or communication challenges. She also argued that New Hampshire should follow examples such as Massachusetts, which she said used rigorous standards successfully. Nate Green of the Department of Education did not take a position on the bill but explained that the bill would affect statewide academic standards, state assessments, and potentially federal compliance. He distinguished academic standards from minimum standards in statute, said any standards revision would require work with content experts, State Board approval, and then a corresponding assessment update that could take about two years. He estimated assessment development costs could range from about $200,000 to $500,000 for minor revisions and $1 million to $2 million for a wholesale new set of standards. He also said the bill would apply to public and charter public schools, not private or homeschool students, and that the department does not currently provide a statewide list of curriculum materials because curriculum decisions have historically been local.

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• So if you're paying for a map subscription that isn't working over and over again, wouldn't you rather
• you're paying<00:42:06.560><c> for</c><00:42:07.200><c> um</c><00:42:07.680><c> a</c><00:42:08.000><c> map
• </c><00:42:08.480><c> subscription</c><00:42:09.040><c> that</c> paying for um a map subscription that
• paying for um a map subscription that isn't<00:42:09.680><c> working</c><00:42:10.480><c> over</c><00

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• And don't forget this whole book is a map of how that all gets done and in which orders and how they
• <c> book</c><00:15:27.360><c> is</c><00:15:27.839><c> a</c><00:15:28.240><c> a</c><00:15:28.720><c> map
• of</c><00:15:29.680><c> how</c><00:15:30.000><c> that</c><00:15:30.320><c> all</c> whole book is a a map
• of how that all whole book is a a map of how that all gets<00:15:30.959><c> done</c><00:15:31.600><c

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• Do you guys post your W map on the wall?
• Do you guys post your W map<00:28:24.480><c> on</c><00:28:24.720><c> the</c><00:28:24.880><c> wall?
• So, we have a W map in our... >> So a voter comes in, and he says, "Okay, I didn't have the proper documentation
• And as he's walking out, looks at the W map and says, "Oh, I ought to be in W 7 instead of W 12." >>

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• Here's our map. We are, of course, a statewide organization.
• This is not a final map. improvements to that program and we improvements to that program and we appreciate
• is</c><01:05:08.559><c> not</c><01:05:08.720><c> a</c><01:05:08.960><c> final</c><01:05:09.359><c> map
• This is not a final map, but this shows where our starting salary is compared with the starting salaries

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:07 26RS BR 8 - AN ACT relating to machine gun conversion devices: 00:01:33 Department of Public Advocacy Update: 00:51:33 26RS BR 126 - AN ACT relating to boating under the influence: 01:23:46 26RS BR 60 - AN ACT relating to grooming: 01:33:23, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the August 29 minutes, and then heard testimony on a bill relating to machine gun conversion devices, often described as Glock switches or auto sears. Representative Jason Nemis presented the bill with Louisville police Chief Paul Humphrey and Lt. Drew Fox, arguing the measure would mirror existing federal law, make possession of these devices unlawful under Kentucky law, and give state and local law enforcement authority to seize and prosecute them without relying solely on federal agencies. They said the devices are small aftermarket or 3D-printed parts that convert semi-automatic pistols into fully automatic weapons and emphasized that the bill would not affect lawful gun ownership. The presenters cited rising seizures and public-safety concerns, saying LMPD and Jefferson County seizures increased sharply from 2023 to 2024 and that the average age of possession had dropped. They argued the devices are used offensively, are inaccurate and dangerous, and have been linked to violent crime. Two Alabama legislators, Representatives Philip Ensler and Russell Bedsole, testified in support based on Alabama’s recent enactment of a similar law. They said local police and prosecutors there had been unable to act effectively because the devices were handled mainly by federal authorities, and they described bipartisan support, immediate enactment, and reported confiscations after passage. Members asked about the bill’s penalty level, the source and manufacture of the devices, the scope of the definition of “conversion device,” and whether the bill could create constitutional problems given ongoing federal litigation over machine gun restrictions. The sponsors said the penalty would be a Class C felony and that the bill was intended to cover only the device attached to the firearm, not tools like 3D printers. They acknowledged that if federal machine gun laws were ultimately struck down, the state law would also be unenforceable. Some members supported the bill as common-sense public safety legislation, while Representative Roberts opposed it on Second Amendment grounds, arguing Kentucky should focus on expanding gun rights rather than adding restrictions already covered by federal law.

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• This map is from the Commonwealth Fund's scorecard and state health systems performance.
• </c><00:14:35.040><c> Um</c><00:14:35.440><c> this</c><00:14:35.680><c> map</c><00:14:35.920><c> is</
• Um this map is from the to be.
• Um this map is from the Commonwealth<00:14:37.120><c> Funds</c><00:14:37.519><c> scorecard</c><00:14:

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The meeting opened with roll call and housekeeping, including moving standing attendees to an overflow room and asking the audience to avoid interruptions. The task force then heard testimony from Allison Adams of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, who presented statewide health trend data showing Kentucky ranked 41st overall and 44th in health outcomes, with especially poor performance on premature death, chronic disease, diabetes, and vaccination rates. She emphasized that Kentucky has the highest rates of residents with multiple chronic conditions, that diabetes remains above the national average, and that childhood immunization rates have worsened. She also highlighted major provider shortages in rural areas, noting that 43 of 120 counties meet shortage criteria and that more than half of primary care providers are concentrated in Fayette and Jefferson counties. Adams urged the task force to focus on prevention, early intervention, access to care, physical activity, and healthier school and community environments, and said the foundation is prepared to share results from its demonstration projects. Task force members asked follow-up questions about the age range for chronic-condition data and whether the diabetes figure reflected type 1 or type 2 diabetes; Adams said the chronic-condition measure spans all ages and that the diabetes figure likely reflects type 2, though she offered to provide the full report. The task force then approved the minutes from the prior meeting. The committee next turned to SNAP benefits and heard from Lisa Dennis, commissioner of the Department for Community Based Services, and Roger McCann, director of the Division of Family Support. They explained that SNAP is not only a food assistance program but also a public health and family stability tool, arguing that poor diet contributes to chronic disease and that food insecurity is linked to family stress, child welfare involvement, and neglect-related CPS referrals. They cited research showing that more generous SNAP policies are associated with fewer CPS reports, fewer substantiated reports, and fewer foster care placements, and said SNAP helps reduce risk and promote stability across vulnerable populations including children, older adults, people with disabilities, and pregnant women. They also described SNAP-Ed as the nutrition education component that teaches healthy eating, cooking on a budget, and how to use fresh produce, but warned that recent federal legislation eliminates federal funding for SNAP-Ed beginning in federal fiscal year 2026. McCann outlined the remaining SNAP outreach and employment-and-training components, noting that outreach is typically run by nonprofits with a 50% match and that employment and training funds job-skills programs to help recipients move toward better jobs and self-sufficiency. The discussion emphasized that access to nutritious food, education, and job supports are all part of improving health outcomes and reducing food insecurity.

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• So you'll see also in your infographic the New England map, and that's showing you around the average
• infographic<01:27:53.440><c> the</c><01:27:53.760><c> New</c><01:27:53.920><c> England</c><01:27:54.560><c> map
• </c><01:27:54.960><c> and</c> infographic the New England map and infographic the New England map and

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Summary: The committee met with DHS Chief Financial Officer Nathan White to receive an update on the department’s budget lapse and vacancy rates. White explained the difference between the “back-of-the-budget” reduction and lapse assumptions, saying DHS is facing a current biennium reduction of about $23 million and estimating roughly a $60 million general fund lapse in state fiscal year 2025, compared with about $13.5 million the prior year. He said DHS’s lapse is driven largely by program utilization, labor market conditions, contract spending, and statutory carry-forwards in areas such as Medicaid and developmental disabilities, which tend to produce a smaller lapse in the first year of the biennium and a larger one in the second year. He also noted that the House and Senate budgets differ on some operating items, including Medicaid rates, with the Senate having struck a House proposal to reduce rates by 3%. Members questioned White about whether DHS ever spends down lapse money on last-minute purchases. He said the department does not engage in that practice, though it does retain some flexibility in its facilities budget for emergencies. He also described the process for transferring funds within and between class lines, including the need for fiscal committee approval above statutory thresholds, and gave examples such as moving funds to cover overtime in the SYSC budget and to ensure Medicaid payments for nursing facilities. White said such transfers are public and transparent and are reviewed by the governor and Executive Council. The committee then discussed DHS staffing. White said the department has a little over 3,200 authorized positions, with a vacancy rate around 14.5%, and that a hiring freeze had been imposed a few months earlier while exempting direct care positions. He said DHS is planning for about a $30 million general fund reduction to personnel, equivalent to just under 400 positions, and is managing postings centrally to stay within budget by July 1. In response to questions about the loss of about $80 million in federal funds, White and Associate Commissioner Patricia Tilly said DHS avoided layoffs by shifting staff into vacant positions, but that the cuts affected community contracts, public health workers, laboratory work, and some IT/data projects. Tilly said roughly 20 positions were affected, most were reassigned, a few staff left voluntarily, and the department has less flexibility going forward if more federal funding ends.

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• So the other thing I'll just say quickly, and I've got other comments, but I'll skip them: the map that
• skip</c><01:23:25.560><c> them</c><01:23:26.560><c> the</c><01:23:27.199><c> uh</c><01:23:27.400><c> map
• 01:23:27.760><c> that</c><01:23:27.880><c> was</c><01:23:28.080><c> given</c> I'll skip them the uh map
• that was given I'll skip them the uh map that was given to<01:23:28.600><c> us</c><01:23:29.080><c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I don't even want to talk about analyses because those can be all over the map.
• analyses because those can be all<02:00:58.520><c> over</c><02:00:58.719><c> the</c><02:00:58.880><c> map
• c><02:00:59.520><c> would</c><02:00:59.719><c> rather</c><02:01:00.199><c> instead</c> all over the map
• I would rather instead all over the map I would rather instead of<02:01:00.639><c> analyses</c><02:01

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