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• The Foundation supports this bill because it sets Texas on a path towards achieving water security by
• But it's gonna take more than taxpayer money and organizational changes to ensure this water security
• Each region has its own unique geography and different challenges.
• of Texas or a different neighboring county close to some of our urban regions.
• And this is multi-counties in the regions that you're talking about. Yes sir.

Bills: SB 7

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

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• Obviously, you can see Dairy West, you know, I mentioned we're now operating as a four-state region.
• We're a net export region.
• That was especially true within our region.
• Our region exports... ...exported out of the U.S. in 2025, our region exports disproportionately from
• in each one of the states that we operate in.

Summary: The Senate Agricultural Committee approved minutes from February 26 and March 3, 2026, then heard three House bills. House Bill 630 would move existing administrative-rule language on airborne control permits for predatory animals into statute without changing policy; the sponsor said the permits are free, limited to private property, and used for livestock, wildlife, or domestic animal protection rather than sport hunting. House Bill 631 would similarly codify current rule language on certificates of free sale for Idaho products, with the fee capped at $100 per certificate. Both bills drew no opposing testimony and were sent to the floor with due pass recommendations. The committee also heard House Bill 826 on the Idaho Honey Commission. The sponsor said the bill shifts regulatory authority from the commission to the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, cleans up code, and reflects current practice under an existing memorandum of understanding. Testimony from the Idaho Honey Industry Association supported the bill, emphasizing the importance of the honey sector and noting that hobbyist beekeepers are not affected. Members asked about hobbyist thresholds, pesticide-related bee registration, and penalties; the sponsor and department explained that hobbyists remain exempt from commission funding, bee site registration is handled elsewhere in department rules, and the $10,000 penalty already exists while the misdemeanor provision is being removed. The committee passed the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation. After the bills, Dairy West gave a presentation on its regional checkoff program covering Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and Utah. Speakers described producer-funded promotion, research, school nutrition, sports sponsorships, retail promotion, farmer relations, sustainability outreach, and export development. They said Idaho remains the largest dairy-producing state in the region, with major exports to Mexico, Southeast Asia, Japan, Korea, and emerging markets elsewhere. In response to questions, they said the industry relies heavily on immigrant labor and that the organization is not a lobbying group. The committee took no action on the presentation and adjourned after the briefing.

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• Will Watts, the assistant secretary for engineering and operations.
• And the purpose of that is to identify regional priorities.
• If you had an 84, it's a million-dollar regional project.
• Certainly not a regional one yet.
• One of the reasons that the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority failed was there wasn't regional

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Obviously, you can see Dairy West, you know, I mentioned we're now operating as a four-state region.
• That was especially true within our region.
• That was especially true within our region.
• Our region exports...
• We have an annual operating plan that kicks off in January.

Keywords: 989, all

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• STARTING WITH COMPLAINTS, THE AGENCY HAS STAFF THAT OPERATE THE MEDICAID OPERATION CENTER WHICH IS A
• PART OF THE WORK COMPLETED BY THE AGENCIES MEDICAID COMPLAINT OPERATION CENTER INCLUDES SCREENING PROVIDER
• COMMUNITY CARE PLAN OPERATES IN REGION E THROUGH I ENTERS TWO PERCENT OF THE POPULATION IN FLORIDA.
• NEXT WE HAVE MELINA QUICKLY OPERATE IN REGION I AND SERVE TWO PERCENT OF FLORIDA'S MMA POPULATION AND
• LASTLY, UNITED OPERATES REGIONS B, D AND I SERVING 8 PERCENT OF FLORIDA'S MMA POPULATION AND THEIR ENROLLMENT

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• I run a diversified grain operation where we raise corn, soybeans, wheat, winter camelina, and cover
• I run a diversified grain operation where we raise corn, soybeans, wheat, winter camelina, and cover
• He said his support for SAF is centered on the value of forest management, and woody biomass has the
• He said his support for SAF is centered on the value of forest management, and woody biomass has the
• on the value of forest really centered on the value of forest management<00:41:20.000><c> and</c><00

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c><00:36:09.599><c> But</c> central region of New Hampshire. But central region of New Hampshire.
• ,</c><00:41:50.079><c> sixth</c> fifth grade is another region, sixth fifth grade is another region,
• Whereas labor and employment data is all based off social security number.
• Whereas labor and employment data is all based off social security number.
• </c> their daily uh daily operations. their daily uh daily operations.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Legislative Oversight Committee met to review statewide education improvement and assessment issues under RSA 193-C:8-a, with the chair focusing on curriculum frameworks, academic standards, and resource elements tied to the state’s adequate education statutes. The chair walked through the statutory relationship between minimum standards for public school approval, academic standards, and local control of curriculum, noting that New Hampshire law requires curriculum frameworks to guide what students should know and be able to do while leaving districts flexibility in instruction. He also raised concerns that some subject areas appear to have current frameworks or standards while others do not, and suggested the committee may need to consider an amendment creating a curriculum frameworks and academic standards coordinator at the Department of Education. Nate Green, director of the Division of Education Analytics and Resources, explained that the terms “academic standards” and “curriculum frameworks” have evolved over time and are often used interchangeably, but can mean different things depending on the subject area. He said the state’s more prescriptive standards largely developed after No Child Left Behind, especially in math, ELA, and science, while older or less-tested subjects such as arts, physical education, and health often retained looser framework-style documents. Green outlined one possible approach of standardizing terminology, but also said New Hampshire could instead define curriculum frameworks separately as a combination of standards, curriculum, and instructional approaches. He emphasized that state standards must support statewide consistency and assessment, while local districts retain control over how they teach. Committee members discussed how these distinctions affect different grade levels and subjects, using examples from math and science to show that minimum standards are broad while academic standards are more specific and grade-level based. Green described how science standards are organized by physical science, life science, and earth/space science across grade bands, while math standards are more directly tied to individual grades. No votes were taken and no formal action was reported during this portion of the meeting; the discussion remained informational and exploratory as members considered whether statutory language or departmental organization should be updated.

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• According to research by scholar Lisa Geller of the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions,
• According to research by scholar Lisa Geller of the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions,
• This is where she poured her energy into a 15-year fight to secure collective bargaining rights for over
• This is where she poured her energy into a 15-year fight to secure collective bargaining rights for over
• And so it is just hard to imagine that there is a time that Bob won't be at the center of whatever it

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then handled routine procedural matters, including deeming various messages and committee reports read. Senator Arreguín requested removal of SB 239 from the inactive file for second reading. The chamber then took up SJR 9 by Senator Durazo, which was presented as amended and placed on call before later receiving the amendments by a 29-10 vote. The main floor action was on SR 70 by Senator Pérez, commemorating the third anniversary of the Monterey Park mass shooting and honoring the 11 victims. Pérez and Senator Rubio spoke at length about the tragedy, the victims, the community response, and the heroism of Brandon Tsay, who disarmed the shooter. The resolution passed unanimously, 39-0. After adoption, Senator Pérez introduced Monterey Park Mayor Elizabeth Yang as a guest on the floor. The remainder of the session was devoted largely to adjournment-in-memory tributes. Senators honored labor leader Mary Gutierrez Hunter, veteran and political activist Bob Mulholland, former Yolo County Supervisor Betsy Marchand, and Vietnamese American community leader Vu Von Locke, with remarks highlighting their public service, organizing work, and community impact. The Senate also announced that Appropriations would meet after session, and the desk was declared clear before recessing until the next floor session.

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• three of the legislative members shall be appointed from a legislative district without a population center
• First, Idaho should prioritize regional coordination, collaborating across the state to identify the
• It's an hour and a half to two hours to the nearest closest medical center if one of my hospitals goes
• So we absolutely—these are like community centers.
• They call it securing priorities for their constituents in Washington, D.C.

Keywords: 989, all

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• capacity, they have donated the space of their restaurant and parking lot as a donation and resource center
• sensitive health care to underserved communities for 40 years; the Koreatown Youth and Community Center
• Jalatan Kim, president of the San Francisco Korea Center. Where's your hand? Mija O is here.
• the air we breathed in for the first couple of days after those fires started all throughout the region
• In our region.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journals, and took up motions to remove several measures from the inactive file, including S.J.R. 9, SB 626, and SCR 89. The main item on the floor was SCR 106 by Senator Choi, which recognized January 13 as Korean American Day and highlighted the history and contributions of Korean Americans in California and nationwide. Senator Choi and many members spoke in support, citing Korean American business, civic, cultural, military, and community contributions, as well as local Korean American communities and landmarks across their districts. The resolution was adopted on a 38-0 vote. After passage, Senator Choi introduced Korean American guests in the chamber and invited members to a reception. The Senate then returned to motions and committee announcements, including upcoming meetings of the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee and the Senate Human Services Committee. Members also requested that SB 626 be returned to the Assembly for amendments. The remainder of the session was devoted to adjournment memorials. Senators Umberg, Allen, Pérez, and Menjivar honored Monica Lynn Martinez-Hays, victims of the Palisades and Eaton fires, and Sergeant Adrian Carrillo, respectively. The memorials recounted the lives and community service of the deceased and emphasized ongoing grief, recovery, and support for affected families and communities. The Senate announced it would recess until the next scheduled floor session on Friday, January 16 at 9 a.m.

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• I'm a major in charge of the Operations Bureau with New Hampshire State Police.
• </c><02:18:00.319><c> who</c> Community Based crisis centers who Community Based crisis centers who provide
• </c><02:19:06.000><c> located</c> abuse we are the crisis center located abuse we are the crisis center
• They need security details. They need traffic details.
• <04:46:53.280><c> uh</c> centers uh centers uh prosecutors<04:46:55.600><c> um</c><04:46:56.440><c> therapists

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c> operational impact. operational impact.
• The Supreme Court order required more deputies or CSOs to service justice centers.
• This includes salaries, benefits, and other housekeeping expenses for day-to-day operations.
• <00:38:53.760><c> Marshal,</c> Security Marshal, Security Marshal, in<00:38:55.600><c> 2017,</c><00:38
• </c><00:39:15.600><c> for</c> And last month, the Kentucky Center for And last month, the Kentucky Center

Bills: HB339

Keywords: Civil Air Patrol, CAP, emergency leave, job protection, employment discrimination, leave of absence, volunteer service, emergency response, Air Force Rescue Coordination Center, state employee leave, military leave, public employees, local government employers, reinstatement rights, seniority protection, unpaid leave, Meeting Start 00:00:03 Roll Call 00:00:14 Discussion of Local Law Enforcement Issues 00:03:08 Discussion of Civil Air Patrol Employment Protections 00:50:46 Adjournment 01:06:07, 958, all

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• This is related to Washington State's four-year balanced budget requirement and state operating budget
• This is related to Washington State's four-year balanced budget requirement and state operating budget
• Except for program operations, DOH may not collect or release identifying information for individuals
• Once we were able to secure funding, they told me that they had never felt so supported in their life
• This bill is a top priority for securing a reliable, resilient, and affordable grid.

Bills: HB2747

Keywords: budget sustainability, state finance, fiscal policy, economic growth, government spending, 904, all

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• So you're talking about other officers across the same region that would work with a state with a regional
• Have that regional coordinator role and then work with the other fire and EMS organizations in that region
• To be the regional coordinator for the peer network.
• Centers as well.
• that the SSCCs perform in the various regions of the state.

Bills: HB35, HB138, HB754, HB1314, HB1612, HB2254, HB2510, HB2789, HB3560, HB3597, HB4224, HB4273, HB4643, HB4783, HB138

Keywords: peer support, first responders, mental health, confidentiality, emergency services, health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, human trafficking, trafficking prevention, medical assistant training, health care facilities, hospital compliance, clinic compliance, anti-retaliation, whistleblower protection, employee reporting

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• the account are from actions of the legislature to transfer funds into that account through the operating
• One is in the governor's proposed operating budget: an additional $30 million from the Natural Climate
• The business must use 80% of its assets for active business operations.
• The business must use 80% of its assets for active business operations.
• I'm a senior policy analyst at the Washington State Budget and Policy Center.

Bills: SB5893, SB6229, HB1376, SGA9306

Keywords: forest health, wildfire reduction, appropriations, environmental policy, natural resource management, capital gains, taxation, small business, state revenue, investment, economic growth, tax prepayment, tax regulation, financial planning, economic policy, 904, all

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• There's very few other states that operate in this way.
• It says that must install the interlock device on any motor vehicle he operates.
• If the interlock device is not installed, he would not be able to operate it.
• It says any vehicle that he operates.
• Any vehicle he operates.

Summary: The House Transportation Committee heard and advanced a wide range of transportation, public safety, and local infrastructure measures. Several bills dealt with port and commission appointments or authority, including SB 420 adding Vermilion and Iberia Parish representation to the Lafayette Metropolitan Expressway Commission, SB 69 aligning appointments to the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission with redistricting, SB 438 increasing per diem for the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, and SB 170 adding qualification and Senate confirmation requirements for Caddo-Bossier Port Commission members. The committee also approved SB 449 to give the New Orleans Public Belt more flexibility in procuring specialized materials, and SB 115 to allow DOTD to assume certain federal NEPA responsibilities to speed project delivery, with testimony emphasizing long permitting delays and the need for faster project completion. Members also advanced multiple safety and enforcement measures. SB 40 expanded move-over protections for emergency and disabled vehicles, SB 55 clarified proper seat belt use, SB 278 required ignition interlock devices for DUI-related license reinstatement, SB 489 authorized third-party verification of insurance coverage through license plate inquiries, and SB 133 updated commercial vehicle parking and autonomous vehicle oversight provisions. SB 151 would flag OMV records for people who owe DNA samples tied to CODIS matches or qualifying arrests/convictions, and SB 48 would create Louisiana-Ireland driver’s license reciprocity. Most of these bills were reported favorably after brief testimony, with support from law enforcement, AAA, OMV, and other stakeholders. The committee also considered several local resolutions and infrastructure studies. Rep. Dickerson’s resolutions on widening Highway 16, studying turn lanes on Highway 1024, and constructing a roundabout on Highway 1019 were all reported favorably. HCR 53 created a study committee on oversized vehicle permits with DOTD participation, HCR 60 asked DOTD to study I-12 and I-55 corridor improvements, and HR/HCR 170 and 68 sought federal funding to remove four closed bridges on US 90 in St. Tammany Parish. HR 191, as amended, requested a DOTD study of mountable median curbs on Range Avenue in Denham Springs. HB 762, amended to make certain OMV debt referrals permissive rather than mandatory, was reported favorably over some concern about debt collection impacts. HB 714, which would have addressed abandoned railroad lines, drew extensive debate over federal preemption, blight definitions, and whether a new commission was needed; the author ultimately moved to defer it, and the committee agreed. SB 330 on school-zone automated speed enforcement markings was amended to grandfather existing compliant pavement markings and rejected an amendment that would have exempted several cities from the law. The committee adjourned after reporting the remaining measures favorably and recognizing a departing staff member.

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• Under his leadership, we serve over 18,000 youth in our region.
• . ...and Carrie Ferrari from the Arthur Center in Mexico, which is one of our medical providers, and
• Louis region.
• Louis region.
• As the founder of Foot Forward Solutions, Storybook Learning Center, and Foot Forward Outreach, she is

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior day’s journal by a 117-0 vote, and a long series of guest introductions, including 911 officials, school groups, students shadowing legislators, international visitors from Quebec, family members, and various community advocates. The chamber then moved into floor debate on several measures, beginning with House Joint Resolution 115, which would extend personal property tax and homestead tax exemptions to 100% service-connected disabled veterans and surviving spouses. Members from both parties praised the sponsor’s eight-year effort, emphasized the financial burden on disabled veterans living on fixed incomes, and noted the measure’s broad support; the House adopted the committee substitute and ordered it perfected and printed. The House next took up House Bill 2151, a Fast Track workforce training program fix that raises household income eligibility thresholds from $40,000 to $50,000 for single filers and from $80,000 to $100,000 for joint filers without increasing the program’s overall funding cap. Supporters said the change reflects inflation and will help more adults and families access training for career changes and upskilling. The chamber then approved House Substitute for House Bill 2576, a naming bill that included several commemorative designations. Members adopted amendments designating January as Blood Donor Awareness Month, June 28 as Elliott and Muriel Battle Day, and March 26 as PANS Awareness Day; a proposed Josephine Baker Day amendment was withdrawn after concerns it could complicate the broader bill. The bill also included other memorial and honorary designations, including a highway naming for a Vietnam veteran and recognition of a former Pagedale mayor. The House also approved an amendment designating April 22 as Missouri Black Bear Awareness Day, with supporters saying it would promote public safety and education as bear populations increase. Another amendment added infertility awareness language, with members describing the issue as a disease that affects families in silence. The chamber then approved House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3175, known as Mason’s Law, which creates a system to flag certain driver records for law enforcement when a person has a condition affecting communication; an amendment expanded the notice to include driver’s licenses. Members said the bill would help officers safely interact with people who may have difficulty communicating during traffic stops. Finally, the House took up House Bill 1736, which allows local governments to use certain park-related sales tax revenues for natural disaster mitigation, including stormwater management and the purchase of repetitive-loss properties. Supporters said it would help communities address flooding without turning parks into hard infrastructure sites. The chamber then began debate on House Bill 1887 and related AI and digital-image protection provisions, including measures aimed at preventing nonconsensual deepfakes, protecting minors, and giving victims civil remedies and takedown processes. Members from both parties supported the goal of curbing AI abuse, though some raised technical drafting questions and one member suggested the legislature may eventually need a broader AI task force or sunset review. No final vote on HB 1887 was reached in the portion provided.

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• I'm the executive director at the Elliott-Lewis Center, a multiple sclerosis care center in Wellesley
• Mount Auburn Hospital is proud to be recognized as a regional center of excellence for low-intervention
• I've been working at the Medical Center for almost 16 years.
• I'm the executive director of Neighborhood Birth Center.
• Neighborhood Birth Center is poised to open our first...

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Financial Services held a lengthy public hearing with testimony on a wide range of health insurance and access-to-care bills. Early testimony focused on prescription drug pricing and pharmacy reimbursement, with supporters of H. 1326 arguing that pharmacy benefit managers and MassHealth managed care arrangements reimburse independent pharmacies too little, contributing to pharmacy closures and “pharmacy deserts.” The committee also heard repeated support for H. 1151/S. 742 on cognitive rehabilitation for acquired brain injury, H. 1288/S. 716 on telehealth parity for nutrition counseling, H. 1309/S. 761 on full-spectrum pregnancy care without cost-sharing, H. 1312 on insurance coverage for doula services, H. 309 on prompt access to health care by removing deductibles for certain services, H. 809/H. 1227 on biomarker testing, H. 1162/S. 810 on reducing inequities in access to medical procedures by limiting insurer cuts tied to Modifier 25, and S. 726 on insurance coverage for mobile integrated health. Testifiers included legislators, physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, emergency and rehabilitation clinicians, and patients and family members. Supporters of the brain injury bill said cognitive rehabilitation is medically necessary, improves long-term outcomes, and can reduce institutional care and public costs; they noted the bill has been heard repeatedly and has support from the Brain Injury Commission and prior favorable committee action. Supporters of the pregnancy care and doula bills described out-of-pocket costs as a barrier to maternal health and shared personal stories of high bills and unmet support needs. Biomarker testing advocates and cancer patients said coverage gaps deny patients access to precision treatment, can lead to avoidable suffering, and should be standardized across insurers; several speakers said insurers often deny claims despite clinical benefit. Dermatology witnesses said insurers’ use of Modifier 25 cuts reimbursement for same-day evaluation and procedure visits, forcing separate appointments and increasing patient burden. Mobile integrated health supporters described home-based care as a way to reduce emergency department use and hospital readmissions, especially for patients with transportation or mobility barriers. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing itself.

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• Lanterman Regional Center and the Golden Gate Regional Center.
• Established in 1966, these pilot regional centers...
• centers. ...that was helping him lead to the regional centers.
• Lanterman Regional Center and the Golden Gate Regional Center to acknowledge the significance of their
• by the Golden Gate Regional Center since 1975.

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then spent much of the session on floor privileges and recognitions. Members welcomed a delegation from Catalonia on the 40th anniversary of the California-Catalonia sister-state relationship, Solano Community College’s speech and debate team, and several small business honorees, including Royal Clothiers and Old California Botanicals. The chamber also recognized Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones for his advocacy on democracy and voting rights, with multiple senators speaking in support of his visit. On business, the Senate confirmed Rick Simpson to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Laura Ederton Speed as Executive Director of the State Bar, both by unanimous 35-0 votes. The body adopted SCR 163 designating May as California Tourism Month, highlighting tourism’s economic impact, and SCR 170 declaring Firefighter Mental Health Awareness Week, with extensive testimony from senators about the trauma firefighters and first responders face and the need to reduce stigma and expand support. The Senate also adopted SCR 174 marking the 60th anniversary of California’s pilot regional centers for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, emphasizing the system’s role in community-based care. The Senate adopted SR 111 recognizing the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia after extended debate focused on LGBTQ rights, hate violence, and the need for allies to speak out; the resolution passed 26-0. The chamber then approved a second-day consent calendar of multiple bills by 34-0, moved SCR 116 to the inactive file, granted reconsideration on SR 111 for a later session, and heard motions to adjourn in memory of Carl Anthony and Lupe Estrella. The Senate announced committee hearings and then adjourned to reconvene Monday, May 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

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• This bill is about fairness, dignity, and economic security.
• Tony Anderson, the Association of Regional Center Agencies, in support. Thank you. Thank you.
• I urge the committee to clarify the operations of these provisions.
• might move data from a secure platform like Facebook to a legacy service with lesser security, and I
• Secure open protocols that operate at scale do not yet exist.

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