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• by a charter operator by a private school.
• President specifically hope operator, which is a highest-performing charter school operator that is has
• Let's assume that a school hope operates.
• within as a school hope operator, but continue.
• Our charter contracts, even when schools have space and communities even have space and community demands

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• THIS IS HOW BIG THE SPACE WAS AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT.
• THESE ARE THE LOCATIONS FROM OPERATIONS FOOLS TREASURE ACROSS THE STATE.
• KNOWINGLY RENTING A SPACE. >> I'M FAMILIAR.
• THEY ARE VERY DIFFERENT OPERATIONS.
• I DON'T WANT TO GIVE YOU $2.1 MILLION FOR WAREHOUSE SPACE.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• facilities provide the necessary space facilities provide the necessary space for<00:03:07.959><
• food service areas and spaces food service areas and recreational<00:04:55.039> spaces<00:04:
• operational costs.
• allows for more efficient operations allows for more efficient operations reducing<00:06:54.160>
• maintaining safe and operational maintaining safe and operational facilities<00:08:01.080> but

Keywords: 1183, house

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• cost, but for operational costs as well. cost, but for operational costs as well.
• <00:39:34.280> that intake service center operations that intake service center operations
• operating the doors from from above. operating the doors from from above.
• and the program space as well, with murals in the program space and along the hallway.
• rec space there as well. Go ahead. Yes. rec space there as well. Go ahead. Yes.

Bills: SR185, HB2452, HB2329, HB2272, HB2273, HB2335, HB1656, HB2207, HB2289, HB1854, HB2581, HB20, HB2296, HB1707, HB2297, HB1890, HB2241, HB2474, HB1688, HB2546, HB1574, HB1546, HB2218, HB1163, HB1514, HB1749, HB2385, HB1576, HB1974, HB2022, HB1973, HB2005, HB1894, HB1515, HB1718, HB1591, HB2475, HB1721, HB1864, HB1946, HB1920

Keywords: Department of Education, capital improvement program, performance audit, infrastructure, transparency, state bonds, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, bond authorization, state debt limit, constitutional debt limit, Article VII Section 13, Hawaii bonds, state borrowing, public finance, capital improvement projects, supplemental appropriations, judiciary appropriations, refunding bonds, reimbursable bonds

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• We need to build a cyber space counter space to ensure that the United States can see understand decide
• capabilities to execute information operations, but it's focused in the. military space as it should
• their own UAS or whether that's them doing operations in the region.
• They will operate out of ADAC. Great. Let me mention one thing.
• you need to do in that region, understanding we're in an unclassified space.

Keywords: Indo-Pacific Command, U.S. military strategy, China military drills, Taiwan, Philippines, North Korea, defense budget, military modernization

Summary: The meeting focused on significant strategic discussions regarding the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and its military posture in the region. Admiral Paparo and General Brunson were commended for their services, with the Chair noting an alarming shift in the balance of power towards China. Key topics included China's aggressive military drills near Taiwan, the increasing coercion against the Philippines, and the need for the U.S. to reaffirm its commitments to its allies in the region. Concerns were raised regarding China's military modernization and its implications for U.S. forces, alongside discussions on North Korea's threats and its burgeoning nuclear capabilities. The committee emphasized the urgent need for military and defense appropriations to counteract these growing security challenges.

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• FLORIDA'S SPACE COAST.
• in space.
• in space.
• in space.
• It supports the growth of the space economy and strengthens the United States' leadership in space.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 23, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• We have some detection solutions that work with certain kinds of drones, the RF-operated drones, for
• And then it still needs to have an operator.
• space, but I can tell you that even in the criminal investigation space, we now have troopers that use
• space, but I can tell you that even in the criminal investigation space, we now have troopers that use
• And then just some FHP law enforcement operations that...

Summary: The committee heard two presentations on domestic security. Deputy Commissioner David Binder of FDLE described the state’s domestic security structure, including FDLE’s coordination role, the fusion center system, regional task forces, and private-sector infrastructure partnerships. He emphasized the Domestic Security Oversight Council’s grant-ranking process and warned that federal homeland security funding has dropped sharply over time, with possible future cuts threatening fusion center analysts and other capabilities. Binder also focused on emerging threats, especially drones and counter-UAS issues, noting current legal limits on mitigation authority, concerns about tethered drones and drone use near correctional facilities and military sites, and the need for a turnkey solution if state or federal authority expands. He also highlighted FDLE’s cataloging of critical infrastructure sites through Florida Kicker and the growth of trusted private partners. Director Dave Kerner of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles then outlined the Florida Highway Patrol’s role in domestic security. He paid tribute to a fallen sergeant and discussed FHP’s structure, criminal interdiction work, border integrity and trafficking enforcement, dispatch and communications, aviation and drone use, and immigration enforcement under 287(g). Kerner said troopers have seized large amounts of narcotics and currency this year and have arrested thousands of unlawful immigrants. He also described FHP’s involvement in operations such as Lone Star, Vigilant Sentry, and Faithful Service, and said the agency is working toward expanded counter-UAS authority through federal discussions and Sergeant Dooley’s testimony. Members expressed support for both agencies, discussed the dangers and potential benefits of drones, and the committee adjourned without objection after no public testimony was offered.

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• rather than executive branch space.
• Once it becomes a legislative space rather than executive branch space.
• adjusting other spaces, shrinking other spaces, adjusting spaces in the tower and on the, you know,
• Is shrinking other spaces, adjusting spaces in the tower and on the, you know, or the J-Wing or wherever
• , from executive branch office space.

Bills: SB2014

Keywords: industrial commission, economic development, housing finance, oil and gas, rail infrastructure, financial assistance, emergency funding, 908, all

Summary: The Government Operations Division met to continue work on the remaining bill and related amendments. Joe Morse asked the committee to include a $219,000 general fund replacement for rent that would no longer be collected from Career and Technical Education after the 15th floor of the tower becomes legislative space under the Legislative Council’s jurisdiction. Members discussed that state law currently requires rent only from executive branch office space, not legislative or judicial space, and there was no objection to adding the request to the amendment package. The committee then revisited a set of amendments it had previously discussed, including whether to include funding for Prairie Public. Senator Dwyer argued against any Prairie Public funding, citing its reserves, endowment, and charitable gaming revenue, and said the state should prioritize other needs. Senator Irby supported a one-time infrastructure contribution as the state shares in related infrastructure costs. Senator Sickler said Prairie Public still provides unique local programming, but that a one-time infrastructure item would be a reasonable compromise rather than ongoing operating support. A motion was made and seconded to provide Prairie Public $850,000 from the Strategic Investment and Improvement Fund for infrastructure needs. The roll call vote failed 3-2, with Senators Sickler and Irby voting aye, Senators Dwyer and Burkhard voting no, and Chairman Wanzek voting yes. After that vote, the committee indicated the amendment package was otherwise complete, though leadership had asked that final action on the bill be held for a little longer. The meeting adjourned with the understanding that more amendments could still be brought forward before the next meeting.

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• They see open access to living spaces.
• They see open access to living spaces.
• The programs currently operated at the Whitehall campus operate under a state-issued health care facility
• So, combined, slightly over $1 million in savings to not operate Whitehall, but some of those operating
• The gymnasium is repurposed space on campus that is attached to a building operated, from my understanding

Keywords: 956, all

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• Our defined goal is to promote innovation. in the field of space operations and commercial aerospace
• the space economy.
• Space Center.
• space is and having a permanent location for the United States in space. space to help manage all of
• Okay, so moving on, we've been talking about Operating revenue, operating expenditures, and operating

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• We today have superiority in space. There's no question. We build the space infrastructure.
• Russia is doing up in space.
• Arizona already operates highly instrumented systems in transportation, emergency response, space, and
• That matters for public safety, infrastructure oversight, and space operations.
• So our focus is in space right now.

Bills: HB2809

Keywords: cybersecurity, post-quantum encryption, CMMC 2.0, state agencies, data protection, US-based vendors, 1182, all

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• as that proper large animal operating as that proper large animal operating table<00:15:40.720><
• I just fill in space.
• But clearly our capacity to operate a system is dependent upon operating cash flow, and by taking the
• and virtual space as well.
• <01:21:20.239> well space and virtual space as well space and virtual space as well expanding

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I could use that space. I could use the space.
• You can see on item five, there's an overview of the Texas Space Commission and the space exploration
• In your operations, having empty space, do you believe the legislature hasn't provided that instruction
• And we also have some space issues.
• It's a much smaller space, about 40% smaller. It's a much smaller space, about 40% smaller.

Bills: SB 1

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

Summary: The committee first heard the Legislative Budget Board and Secretary of State Jane Nelson on the Secretary of State budget. LBB said the recommendation would reduce the agency’s appropriation by about $40.3 million overall, with major changes including removing federal HAVA funding and one-time business system replacement money, adjusting the agency’s base request, deleting an outdated Interstate Crosscheck rider, and directing HAVA funds to be drawn down first. Secretary Nelson and staff defended the agency’s needs, emphasizing election security, business filings, international protocol, and the Texas Register, and requested additional staff, a new website, digitization of records, IT and cybersecurity upgrades, and renovation of the Rudder Building. Senators discussed voter-roll maintenance, cross-checking data, call-center response times, and the need for online voter registration and more efficient election administration. No votes were taken. The committee then took up the Office of the Governor and trustee programs. LBB outlined a $2.4 million decrease for the office proper and a much larger decrease in trustee programs, driven by unexpended balances and the removal of one-time federal and border-security items, while noting continued funding for disaster response, victim assistance, and $2.9 billion for border security at roughly the prior level. Governor’s staff said Texas remains focused on border security, economic development, and public safety, and discussed efforts to seek federal reimbursement for prior border spending. Members asked about the National Guard’s status, possible federal assumption of border costs, the music incubator program, the Semiconductor Innovation Consortium, the Governor’s University Research Initiative, defense economic adjustment grants, and a new $5 million nonprofit security grant proposal. Staff said the semiconductor program has 12 approved projects totaling about 948 jobs and $17 billion in capital investment, and that the nonprofit security request was added late to address threats to houses of worship and other nonprofits. No formal action was taken. Finally, the committee heard the Texas Facilities Commission and lease-payment recommendations. LBB said the Facilities Commission recommendation would reduce appropriations by about $2.0 billion, mainly by removing border wall construction funding and capital complex bond funding, while adding money for higher utility costs, Rudder Building refurbishment, and additional staff. The lease-payment recommendation would decrease general revenue by $9.3 million. LBB also noted new riders related to completing the State Library and Archives building, tenant communication during disruptions, and a space-utilization report. In agency testimony, members asked about border wall maintenance responsibility, total facilities-related debt, and the status of capital complex construction. The Rudder Building renovation and related security needs were repeatedly discussed as important one-time infrastructure investments.

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• The structure also lacks space for critical operational upgrades, and we are forced to use shared technology
• The Criminal Justice operations.
• dedicated space in its current location. dedicated space in its current location.
• spaces for small and large groups. spaces for small and large groups.
• currently operate with excess beds. currently operate with excess beds.

Bills: HF333, HF2712, HF1064, HF1069, HF1113, HF2207, HF204, HF2867, HF2924, HF746, HF1530, HF2587, HF1078

Keywords: HF333, Duluth, Lot D, redevelopment, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, bond proceeds, public infrastructure, seawall repair, utility connections, demolition, debris removal, transportation improvements, site preparation, soil correction, economic development, DEED, capital appropriation, general obligation bonds

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• tourboat operators there are some<00:22:09.840> tourboat<00:22:10.799> operators<00:22
• :11.799> that<00:22:11.960> operate<00:22:12.400> out some tourboat operators that
• operate out some tourboat operators that operate out of<00:22:12.720> commercial<00:22:13.240
• fine for parking and parking spaces fine for parking and parking spaces reserved<00:25:07.159>
• <00:25:13.360> designated non-electric vehicle space designated non-electric vehicle space

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Transportation heard several bills on March 11, including measures on harbor vessel requirements, transportation funding, clean fuels, water carriers, parking enforcement, and electric mobility. For SB 1402 SD1 on vessels in state commercial harbors, testimony was split: the General Contractors Association of Hawaii and the Longline Association supported it, while Hol Holo Charters and one individual opposed it, saying the bill should be more specific about tourboat operators. For SB 1473 on central services assessments, SB 321 on privately owned roads, and SB 419 on insurance coverage for child passenger restraint systems, the committee heard brief testimony with no noted objections or actions beyond moving through the agenda. For SB 1009 SD2 on parking, the bill would create fines for misuse of disability and EV parking spaces and direct the revenue to the Safe Routes to School special fund. Support came from Ulupono Initiative, Climate Protectors Hawaii, the Disability Communication Access Board, and others, while the Retail Merchants of Hawaii supported the bill’s intent but questioned using the fines for Safe Routes to School, and Hawaiian Electric suggested directing EV-related fines to the EV charging system subaccount instead. Hawaii Appleseed supported the measure but raised concerns about the size of the fines and possible impacts on low-income residents. The committee asked questions about enforcement when EV chargers are inoperable; DAGS indicated the stalls could be used and would not be enforced in that situation. For SB 1120 on a clean fuel standard, the Department of Transportation supported the measure but asked for the implementation date to be delayed by one year and requested an independent Hawaii-specific economic impact study due before the next session. Support also came from several transportation, airline, and industry groups, while Tim Rhymer and Frank Schultz opposed it. The committee then heard SB 21 on water carriers, which would authorize a PUC inflationary cost index adjustment mechanism and exemptions; DOT, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, Young Brothers, and the Hawaii Harbors Users Group supported it, while Frank Schultz opposed. Finally, the committee heard SB 117 on electric mobility, which would expand and rename the rebate program, set age limits and operating rules for e-bikes and electric motorcycles, require insurance for electric motorcycle operators, and make conforming changes. Testimony was largely supportive, including from DOT, the Hawaii Bicycling League, the Queen’s pediatric trauma center, and Ulupono Initiative, though one testifier warned that the bill’s wattage definition could unintentionally capture some pedal-assist e-bikes. No votes were taken on the individual bills in the portions shown, and the transcript ended with the committee continuing its hearing agenda.

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• So the first item we have is an operating adjustment.
• Like most state agencies, we have operating expenses that increase over time.
• taken related to our office space taken related to our office space include<00:02:34.200> reducing
• bottom we also have an operating bottom we also have an operating adjustment<00:09:39.079> that
• cost of labor insurance physical space cost of labor insurance physical space and<00:09:46.959><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Also on page 5 is LEAP Space.
• Colonel Alvin Drew's space camp was One that we do with the Space History Museum that had been canceled
• So when satellites are in space, they're getting bombarded from the sun and from gamma rays from space
• Does Space Force, are they in any?
• Office and Space Force.

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• Operation.
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• Operation.
• And Operation Enduring Operation Freedom Sentinel
• >> 2 Operation Iraqi Freedom.