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• In rural and in tribal communities, they lack a lot of the technical writing capacity to even make it
• So if we approve this, I do have caution about how are we supporting those rural and tribal governments
• and colleagues, is to keep the word out about downwinders, about the fact that New Mexicans were impacted
• We've heard estimates that tens of thousands may be eligible across rural and tribal communities.
• I think we need to remember that even when we win the victories of getting benefits for impacted people

Committee: Senate Senate Conservation

Summary: The committee heard several water-related bills and one memorial in a Saturday session near the end of the legislative term. House Bill 63, the annual NMFA Water Project Fund authorization bill, would authorize grants and loans for 113 eligible water projects across 28 counties. NMFA and municipal interests supported the bill, and members emphasized the need to move water infrastructure funding quickly. The committee voted unanimously do pass. House Bill 109 would temporarily remove the requirement for the legislature to separately authorize Water Trust Board-vetted projects through 2029, allowing the New Mexico Finance Authority and Water Trust Board to move projects forward more quickly. Sponsors and witnesses said the change would reduce a six- to 12-month delay, improve access for small and tribal systems, and allow more flexible application periods and technical assistance. Some members raised concerns about transparency, legislative authority, and equitable access, but the bill also received broad support from local governments, tribes, and advocacy groups. The committee voted unanimously do pass. House Bill 111 would modernize water enforcement penalties by increasing fines for illegal water use, including unlawful diversions, unlicensed well drilling, and failure to meter, while exempting valid water-right holders from monetary penalties for simple over-diversion and preserving existing adjudication orders. Support came from environmental groups, irrigation districts, the Interstate Stream Commission, the Pueblo of Laguna, and others, who said stronger penalties are needed to deter illegal use. Members questioned how the bill would affect farmers, acequias, service of notices, and existing water-right disputes, and sponsors said the bill had been revised to address prior concerns. The committee voted unanimously do pass. The committee also approved Senate Memorial 27, which urges state agencies to help publicize expanded federal RECA benefits for New Mexicans exposed to Trinity radiation fallout; supporters said the memorial would help eligible residents learn about and apply for compensation before the deadline.

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• Phoenix through a series of public-private partnerships and initiatives that have had significant impacts
• Phoenix through a series of public-private partnerships and initiatives that have had significant impacts
• And initiatives that have had significant impacts on the community.
• I didn't know a lot about Maryvale, but I have been unbelievably impacted by what's happened the last
• And she has, even just last week, announced a historic settlement to protect rural groundwater in Arizona

Keywords: 1182, all

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• This is a costly use of staff time and resources. and will negatively impact libraries' abilities to
• Small-town libraries are very important to rural. areas in Texas, and if the threat of a fine or state
• Libraries, especially small rural libraries, don't have extra staff to be able. to do that, and I know
• Porn impacts the brain, images cannot be unseen, what is read stays in the memory.
• It will impact their future marriage for the worse if they continue using it once exposed.

Bills: HB256 , HCR19 , SB2101 , SB2334 , SB2633 , SB2637 , SB2713 , SB2781 , SB2782 , SB3059 , HB1130

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: severe weather, adaptation plan, vulnerability assessment, environmental protection, state agencies, federal agents, transparency, law enforcement, identification, public trust, immigration enforcement, HCR 19, Texas concurrent resolution, federal immigration enforcement, masked agents, facial coverings, visible identification, uniforms, badges, name tags

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• Marshall, Rust County Rural Rail District. So important that we get our rail. back into Texas.
• The North Texas Warrior Golf Association has changed the. lives and impacted the lives of hundreds, if
• take your conversations outside the rail. outstanding organization and so you know what a positive impact
• Its impact has been transformative both in its members and our nation.
• For a limitation on the maximum appraised value for the ad volume tax purposes, the Residential Rural

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• That's the impact that this has.
• That's the impact that this has.
• That's the impact that this has.
• </c> central office um, which impacts that. central office um, which impacts that.
• </c> negative impact on all small and rural negative impact on all small and rural school<02:49:33.040

Committee: Joint Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration

Keywords: 916, all

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• Do you never said anything in their impact statement? I mean, it's unobligated fund balance.
• It's all about the workforce development and the impact different programs make.
• That takes you to 460 umzal, rural economic vitality. We take a Senate position.
• And then the rural economic You said you're taking a Senate position, right? Correct.
• I think have very significant impacts for families across the state of Missouri.

Committee: House Conference Committee on Budget

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Zyla is deeply passionate about the intersection of business, policy, and global impact.
• And here is the most troubling part to me: We don't even know how many voters this could actually impact
• It affects rural counties where DMV locations are usually sparse, leaving residents to travel between
• And when you look at the full impact of this bill, the full impact, very similar to what Senator Davis
• Senate Bill 288, a bill to be entitled an act relating to rural electric cooperatives.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opening with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of recognitions for interns, staff, and guests. Members also honored a retiring Senate staffer and a wounded veteran, then moved into returning House messages and special order bills. Several measures were taken up and either concurred in or sent back to the House, with multiple unanimous or near-unanimous votes on noncontroversial bills. Among the bills addressed were SB 118 on recreational vehicle park assessments, SB 572 on ethics for public officers and employees, and HB 991 on election integrity. SB 118 and SB 572 were amended to reflect House changes and passed 38-0. HB 991 drew extensive debate over voter registration and identification requirements, with opponents arguing it would burden students, seniors, disabled voters, and others, while supporters said it would strengthen election security and streamline verification; it passed 27-12. The chamber also approved bills on historic cemeteries, chickee regulation, habitual traffic offender designation, military affairs, and a Department of Health package. The Department of Health bill (SB 902/HB 733) was the subject of detailed amendment work, including changes to medical marijuana rules, NICU educational materials, Early Steps, dental loan repayment, and pediatric trauma center designation. The Senate adopted an amendment to the amendment and then passed the bill 37-0. Other measures included a funeral services bill, which the Senate refused to concur in because the House strike-all would redefine cremation to include composting, and a veterans-related bill that was temporarily postponed. The Senate also recessed briefly, then returned to continue the calendar and additional recognitions.

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• This would be a population of urban, rural areas. Do you have any idea about that?
• So, no, it's not specific to an urban or rural police department, sir.
• I respectfully urge the committee to consider the real-world impact of this legislation.
• I pride myself in what I do for my county, which is a rural and low-income community.
• I have a little place at Eagle Pass, but you start cutting lines in rural areas.

Committee: House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several public safety, criminal justice, and regulatory bills. HB 4995 would create a training and certification program allowing licensed physicians and certain EMS personnel assigned to tactical units to carry firearms during high-risk deployments, with supporters saying it would let tactical medical staff protect themselves while providing immediate care; the bill was left pending. HB 2609 would repeal the failure-to-appear-or-pay/OmniBase license-hold program, with the author and advocates arguing it creates compounding debt and unnecessary barriers to driving, while judges and municipal court representatives said the program is a voluntary, cost-effective tool that improves court appearances and reduces warrants; the bill was also left pending. HB 4879 would create a grant program to help local law enforcement pay for lab testing of suspected hemp/Delta-9 THC substances, and HB 5436 would let licensed auto recyclers buy certain untitled vehicles for scrap or parts to curb illegal sales, VIN cloning, and chop shops; both measures were left pending after brief testimony in support. The committee also heard HB 1777, which would require a discrete designation on driver’s licenses and state IDs for people required to register as sex offenders. The author and supporters argued the marker would help law enforcement and businesses quickly identify potentially dangerous offenders and prevent harm, while opponents called it a stigmatizing “scarlet letter” that would increase harassment, family harm, and reintegration barriers. The bill was left pending. HB 4155 would create a two-year Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force in the Governor’s Office to study family violence homicides, gather stakeholders, and recommend policy changes; the author, HHSC, the Texas Council on Family Violence, and a survivor testified in support, and the bill was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4514, which would authorize DPS to use facial image verification, with consent and privacy safeguards, to help businesses confirm identities and combat fraud; supporters from the lumber and identity-verification industries said it would reduce theft and fraud, and the bill was left pending. Finally, HB 5139 would clarify that peace officers and jailers are justified in using less lethal force weapons when acting within training and official duties; law enforcement groups supported the measure as a way to encourage use of less lethal tools without fear of prosecution, and testimony was underway when the transcript ended.

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• As an organization dedicated to strengthening rural communities and supporting the next generation of
• Please support this bill so Riverwatch can continue making an impact with our students.
• King reminds us, we see ourselves tied to a garment of mutual destiny: what impacts one impacts all.
• </c><00:59:13.319><c> one</c><00:59:13.760><c> impacts</c> mutual Destiny what impacts one impacts mutual
• Destiny what impacts one impacts all<00:59:14.880><c> and</c><00:59:15.160><c> compassion</c><00:59:

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:05:06.640><c> areas,</c> help in the Delta areas, rural areas, help in the Delta areas, rural
• Now, I say a super fund because we're taking all the balances from the rural fire truck fund, the rural
• </c> taking all the balances from the rural taking all the balances from the rural fire<03:44:49.960>
• ><c> fire</c><03:44:51.640><c> truck</c> fire truck fund, the rural fire truck fire truck fund, the rural
• fire truck or excuse me, these rural fire truck or excuse me, these rural<03:46:44.840><c> volunteer

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 31 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• only in a few months, and allowing us to prioritize bottom quartile schools immediately and expand. impact
• student groups deserve and need, and the capacity that is needed To ensure meaningful and lasting impact
• It's a response to staffing shortages to rural areas that have a hard time staffing.
• And this year, because transportation is an issue, especially in our rural communities, especially in
• all of that has been integrated into the training with the coaches, who obviously have that direct impact

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• It removes cost barriers by prohibiting cities from requiring off-street parking, imposing higher impact
• It removes cost barriers by prohibiting cities from requiring off-street parking, imposing higher impact
• I’ve had quite a few people come to me with concerns about the infrastructure impact of this legislation
• Quite a few people came to me with concerns about the infrastructure impact of this legislation that
• Third, it supports the needs of rural Idaho.

Summary: The Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee met with a quorum and heard several bills. House Bill 749, dealing with forced annexation and septic-system replacement in unique annexation situations, was presented as a property-rights compromise that would let a city pay for a new system or allow the homeowner to install one at their own expense. The committee moved HB 749 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and the motion carried. House Bill 661, which would allow small waste haulers to compete in counties with franchise agreements, also received a due pass recommendation and passed the committee. House Bill 715, which would require city council involvement in hiring or firing directors of city-owned libraries, drew strong opposition from library professionals and associations who warned it would politicize libraries and create conflicting lines of authority; supporters argued it would add accountability for taxpayer-funded positions. Despite the opposition, the committee voted to send HB 715 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1354, a major accessory dwelling unit (ADU) bill that would prevent cities over 5,000 population from banning ADUs, require by-right allowances for internal and detached ADUs, limit local restrictions on size, setbacks, parking, fees, and owner-occupancy rules, and extend HOA restrictions to ADUs unless owners consent in writing. Supporters, including AARP Idaho and the Idaho Home Builders Association, said it would expand housing options, help aging Idahoans and family caregivers, and increase supply. Opponents, including the Association of Idaho Cities, APA Idaho, and community association representatives, argued it was too preemptive, would strain infrastructure and parking, and should preserve more local control. The committee voted to send SB 1354 to the 14th order for possible amendment after a failed motion to hold it in committee. House Bill 733, a tax administration bill, would shift partnership audit handling to the partnership level rather than requiring amended returns from each individual partner, aligning Idaho with federal practice and other states. The sponsor and a CPA representative said it was a process change only, intended to reduce administrative burden and improve efficiency for both taxpayers and the Tax Commission. The committee sent HB 733 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Finally, the committee approved the minutes from February 26 and March 5 and then adjourned.

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• Ecologically, this bill expands rural eligibility for reducing cost share in the statewide resilience
• I don't believe those 60 days are going to cause that much impact on the environment.
• How many waste-to-energy plants does this amendment impact? Two. You can go back and forth.
• It does not impact existing facilities and their entitlements.
• So on behalf of the city of Miramar and other similar communities that would be impacted without such

Summary: The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources met with a quorum present and took up several environmental bills and one confirmation. First, the committee considered SB 1422 on surface waters, which was amended with a strike-all focused on coral reef protection and designation of coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure. Senator Garcia described the amendment as a way to support restoration, disaster resilience, and access to federal funding; Audubon Florida waived in support. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS for SB 1422 favorably. The committee next considered SPB 7034, a DEP rule ratification concerning the Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee River minimum flows and levels and recovery strategy. Senator Rodriguez explained the rule would replace prior MFLs and allow longer permits, while opponents from the Florida Springs Council and local river advocates argued the plan relies too heavily on one future wastewater reuse project, delays restoration, and lacks a clear funding source. DEP and JEA waived in support. After debate, the committee approved the motion to submit the proposal as a committee bill; the measure was favorably reported, with Senator Smith voting no. The committee then heard SB 1510 on DEP-related matters, as amended. The strike-all addressed Outstanding Florida Springs B-MAP mediation plans, septic system upgrades where sewer is unavailable, rural cost-share eligibility, notice to property owners, rulemaking procedures, and land acquisition governance, while removing biosolids and fee provisions. Florida Springs Council opposed the 60-day delay for B-MAP effectiveness, saying it could slow restoration and allow more conventional septic systems to be installed before stricter requirements take effect. DEP and others supported the bill. The committee reported CS for SB 1510 favorably. It also heard SB 1196 on waste facilities, which would prohibit new ash-producing incinerators and waste-to-energy facilities within two miles of certain federally authorized water impoundment areas, with an amendment narrowing the bill to Miami-Dade and Broward County. Supporters, including the City of Miramar, said it would protect water resources and Everglades restoration; opponents from the Florida Waste-to-Energy Coalition warned it would limit local solid waste options and could force more landfilling. The committee adopted the amendment and reported CS for SB 1196 favorably. Finally, the committee considered SB 912 on battery collection and recovery, establishing a battery stewardship program and requiring producers and retailers to join a stewardship organization by 2028. Supporters from the battery industry and recycling sector said the bill would reduce fires and keep batteries out of the waste stream. The committee adopted the amendment and reported CS for SB 912 favorably. The committee also recommended confirmation of Gary Jennings to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, and then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Ecologically, this bill expands rural eligibility for reducing cost share in the statewide resilience
• There is cost to those resilient changes, and to be able to have rural communities that do not have as
• How many waste-to-energy plants does this amendment impact? Two. You can go back and forth.
• It does not impact existing facilities and their entitlements.
• So on behalf of the City of Miramar and other similar communities that would be impacted without such

Bills: S0912 , S1196 , S1422 , S1510 , S7034

Committee: Senate Environment and Natural Resources

Keywords: battery collection, battery stewardship, environment, recycling, hazardous waste, waste management, regulation, environmental protection, facilities, hazardous materials, coral reefs, natural resource, climate change, coastal flooding, solar facilities, wastewater treatment, nutrient reduction, land conservation, water conservation, Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Summary: The Environment and Natural Resources Committee met with a quorum and took up several environmental bills and one appointment. SB 1422, as amended by a strike-all focused on coral reef protection and designating coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure, was reported favorably after support from Audubon Florida was noted. The committee then considered SPB 7034, a DEP rule ratification related to minimum flows and levels for the Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers and associated recovery strategy; witnesses from the Florida Springs Council and local river advocates criticized the plan as too delayed and too dependent on a single future water project, while committee members raised questions about funding and utility responsibility. Despite concerns, the committee approved the bill as a committee bill, with Senator Smith voting no. The committee next heard SB 1510, as amended, which made technical changes to DEP-related provisions including B-MAP notice and timing, septic system requirements in Florida Springs areas, biosolids, fees, land acquisition, and rulemaking procedures. The main public testimony came from the Florida Springs Council, which opposed the 60-day delay for B-MAP effectiveness as harmful to spring restoration, while DEP and others supported the measure. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered SB 1196, a targeted siting bill restricting new ash-producing incinerators or waste-to-energy facilities within two miles of large federally authorized water impoundment areas, with an amendment narrowing the practical effect to Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Supporters, including the City of Miramar, argued it would protect water resources and communities; opponents from the Florida Waste-to-Energy Coalition argued it would limit local waste-disposal options and could force more landfilling. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 912, the Safe Battery Collection and Recovery Act, which would require battery stewardship organizations and related recycling plans to keep batteries out of the waste stream. Industry and recycling representatives supported the bill, citing growing battery volumes and fire risks at recycling facilities. The committee also recommended confirmation of Gary Jennings to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. All measures were approved favorably except that Senator Smith voted against SPB 7034; the meeting then adjourned.

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• PREVENT THE RELEASE OF INFORMATION AND MAY SUBJECT INDIVIDUALS FOR FINANCIAL HARM OR OTHER ADVERSE IMPACTS
• IT IS A NEUTRAL BUDGET IMPACT.
• SO THERE IS NOT A NEW IMPACT ON THE FISCAL SIDE.
• IT REALLY IS IMPACTFUL AND HELPFUL. HOW ARE THESE FUNDS ACCOUNTED FOR?
• I WANT TO CHECK BECAUSE OF THE ANALYSIS IT DID NOT SAY IF THERE WAS ANY EXPECTED FISCAL IMPACT SO I WANT

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Sometimes we have ideas that don't cost very much, but make common sense and can have a tremendous impact
• The DIAG program seeks to support communities that have been negatively impacted by realignment, as San
• Sir, would this also impact CPS Energy? I'm sorry? Would it also impact CPS Energy or...?
• Veteran suicide continues to be a critical issue, deeply impacting Texas families. and communities.
• seems TVC and HHSC are of like mind that this is very feasible, that this can be done without any impact

Bills: HCR92 , HB 114 , HB561 , HB 1171 , HB1894 , HB2026 , HB2143 , HB2337 , HB2564 , HB114

Committee: House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: Tuskegee Airmen, commemoration, African American history, civil rights, military recognition, veterans, mental health, Texas Veterans Commission, peer support, suicide prevention, community mental health, grant program, defense, grants, local government, economic support, community development, health and wellness, outdoor recreation, state land use

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• But what you see a lot is just the scenario in rural areas where people want to give their relative..
• “What you see a lot is just the scenario in rural areas where people want to give their relative a place
• looking at the bill, the 150,000 population really doesn’t make a lot of sense because it’s done more in rural
• Yeah, where I come from, we have to do a drainage impact analysis, and it's very costly.

Summary: The House Municipal, Parochial, and Cultural Affairs Committee met and advanced a series of local bills, mostly by unanimous voice vote after brief questions. SB 430 by Sen. Jenkins renewed the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau’s 1.5% hotel occupancy tax for 12-year periods by voter approval, with discussion about continued planning and coordination among tourism entities. SB 286 by Sen. Duplessis updated the New Orleans Downtown Development District statute by clarifying its status as a political subdivision, streamlining tax collection, removing staggered board terms, and clarifying bond renewal voting boundaries. The committee also favorably reported SB 198 by Sen. Mizell, requiring government projects in historic districts to follow local historic district rules for new construction; SB 172 by Sen. Luneau, expanding a planning-commission waiver process for certain property divisions to municipalities below 150,000 population; and SB 439 by Sen. Gerald Boudreaux, adding pre-screening for esophageal/Barrett’s cancer for firefighters and fire service employees. Testimony on the firefighter bill emphasized the health risks from carcinogen exposure and the value of early detection, and members expressed strong support. Additional bills advanced included SB 458 by Sen. McMath, creating a mechanism for local ethics-entity tax revenues in St. Tammany Parish to be transferred to the district attorney’s office if an inspector general office is created; SB 447 by Sen. Bass, changing Bossier City Police Department promotions from competitive to promotional seniority; SB 281 by Sen. Barrow, expanding the Baker Economic Development District boundaries to include additional commercial areas; SB 385 by Sen. Harris, changing appointments to the City Park Improvement Association board and allowing City Park to opt out of certain ORM insurance coverage; HR 84 by Rep. Walters, urging Shreveport to create an interest-free loan program for TSA workers during federal shutdowns; and SB 417 by Sen. Allain, adding two members to the St. Mary Parish drainage district board. All of these measures were reported favorably, with one member recusing himself from the City Park bill due to board membership. The committee then recessed briefly, noting several remaining bills would be deferred if sponsors did not arrive soon.

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• There's a breakdown between urban and rural areas in the state and the allocation of resources between
• It's a 60/40 urban versus rural split, but I was concerned that the cutoff is 25,000 people.
• And so there are going to be an awful lot of areas of the state that we consider to be rural or considered
• Lopez is also here to speak about the general impact on property owners as a result of state policies

Committee: Senate Housing, Construction, and Community Development

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Housing, Construction, and Community Development Committee met on February 25 and took up a series of housing-related bills, many of which had previously passed the Senate or been reported by the committee in prior sessions. Measures advanced included bills on NYCHA utility accountability, a small rental housing development initiative, uniform waiting list priorities for domestic violence survivors, protections for dependent children named in eviction papers, expansion of veterans’ housing preferences, inclusion of illegal conversions in the definition of harassment, repeal of obsolete rent formula language, inspection of major capital improvement rent increases and rent stabilization extensions, a community land trust acquisition fund, and an affordable independent senior housing assistance program. Most were reported to finance, Codes, or the floor, typically with some minority negative or “without recommendation” votes noted. The committee then returned to Senate Bill 6718B, sponsored by Senator Jackson, which would eliminate certain surcharges landlords may charge when tenants install appliances in rent-regulated housing. A guest speaker, Mr. Umberto Lopez, argued the bill would further squeeze landlords, especially small property owners, and warned that rising costs and regulation could lead to more units being taken off the market or “warehoused.” Committee members asked about the bill’s practical effect, including whether tenants could install appliances only with landlord approval and how current surcharge amounts are calculated for air conditioners, washers, dryers, and dishwashers. The chair explained that the bill would remove the ability to charge those existing fees, which are intended to cover wear and tear and utility-related costs. After the discussion, the committee voted to report S6718B, with minority negative votes recorded. The chair also noted an upcoming housing budget hearing later that day and repeatedly emphasized time limits during the meeting.

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• Poder Latnex, Rural Arizona Action, Rural Arizona Engagement, Scientist Rebellion, Sierra Club Grand
• Today we have, and we celebrate Arizona Nurses Day at the Capitol, recognizing the dedication and impact
• and nutrition needs of Arizona, especially in the event of an economic downturn and especially in rural

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then recognized several visiting groups at the Capitol, including OBGYNs and trainees for Women’s and Reproductive Health Day, environmental advocates for Environmental Day, Arizona Maha Coalition members, nurses for Arizona Nurses Day, aerospace industry representatives for Aerospace Day, and guests for International Mother Language Day and other district visitors. Several proclamations and recognitions were read, including International Mother Language Day, Arizona Aerospace Day, and a recognition of Israeli Supreme Court Justice Daphne Barak-Erez. The chamber also welcomed the Doctor of the Day and a newly appointed commissioner, and the President Pro Tem made temporary committee appointments. The main floor business was a Committee of the Whole on several SNAP-related bills. SB 1002, concerning SNAP/TANF public welfare verification, received a floor amendment from Senator Kavanagh and was advanced with a do pass recommendation. SB 1331, relating to SNAP military employment and training, also advanced do pass. SB 1333, relating to a SNAP error rate forensic audit, was amended by the Health and Human Services Committee and advanced do pass after Senator Gonzalez spoke in opposition, arguing the bill did not address the underlying federal error-rate problem and could increase state costs. SB 1334, concerning SNAP work requirement waivers and exemptions, advanced do pass despite Senator Gonzalez’s opposition, in which she argued the bill would restrict Arizona’s flexibility, especially in rural and tribal areas, and could harm older adults and people with disabilities. SB 1368, concerning SNAP purchase restrictions, was then taken up; Senator Gonzalez began speaking in opposition, but the transcript cuts off before the debate or final action on that bill is completed.

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• What this bill is doing is allowing the emergency rooms of rural hospitals to be designated as Category
• Blaine Osborn, Nevada Rural Hospital Partners, for the record.
• It has no impact on Clark County or the Southern Nevada Health District.
• Thank you, Blaine Osborn, Nevada Rural Hospital Partners, for the record.

Keywords: 909, all