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• Go Cougars, and I yield back. congratulate Lowden County High School's congratulate Lowden County High
• on the Elwa River, the largest two dams on the Elwa River, the largest dam<03:49:49.120><c> removal<
• /c><03:49:49.600><c> project</c> dam removal project dam removal project of<03:49:51.600><c> our</c><
• </c> realworld missions in the high north. realworld missions in the high north.
• Catholic High School. Jay served as in Catholic High School.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• </c> penalty on certain categories of dam penalty on certain categories of dam owners<00:17:33.200><c
• When we talk about dams, I see the bill talks about dams.
• </c> about I see the bill talks about dams. about I see the bill talks about dams.
• </c> Um, how deep is the water would the dam Um, how deep is the water would the dam uh<00:24:50.720>
• </c> um on on the uh definitions of of dams um on on the uh definitions of of dams and<00:27:07.039><

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation by Reverend Jod Gun, whose prayer was journalized by unanimous consent. The chamber then recognized several guests, including representatives from the National Alliance on Mental Illness, who were present for a resolution honoring Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week, as well as former Delegate and physician Dan Moheim, Towson University students, a veteran guest, and parents and young children visiting for Maryland Family Network’s Day in Annapolis. The Senate adopted a resolution recognizing the National Alliance on Mental Illness for its advocacy on tardive dyskinesia screening, early detection, and treatment, and designated May 5–9 as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. The resolution was read and adopted without objection. The chamber also unanimously welcomed the guest groups and thanked them for their service and advocacy. In second-reader action, the Senate advanced several bills with committee amendments adopted without objection. Senate Bill 113, the Longevity Ready Maryland Act, was amended to refine aging-related planning, website reporting, and Commission on Aging membership, then ordered to third reading. Senate Bill 123 updated the membership of the Oversight Committee on Quality of Care in nursing homes and assisted living facilities and was also sent to third reading. Senate Bill 336 extended the Task Force on the Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelic Substances for one year and added an HBCU representative. Senate Bill 394 expanded expedited partner therapy to bacterial vaginosis and added licensed certified midwives as authorized practitioners. Senate Bill 444 changed certificate-of-need requirements for certain intermediate care facilities, and Senate Bill 461 conformed the SNAP Heat and Eat Program to federal eligibility rules; both were advanced to third reading. The Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee then took up Senate Bill 108, which would authorize the Maryland Department of the Environment to impose administrative penalties for certain water, wetlands, dam, and riparian-rights violations and expand administrative enforcement tools. Several senators raised concerns about the scope of the bill, its effect on shoreline restoration, dams, stormwater and wetlands enforcement, and whether it could allow penalties without adequate process or encourage payment instead of correction. The floor leader responded that the amendment requires notice, an informal meeting, and consideration of good-faith efforts before penalties are imposed in certain cases, and said the bill does not change permit requirements. The debate continued as members sought clarification on how the bill would apply to private dams, HOAs, farmers, and shoreline projects.

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• We get young people, high school-age people, to start building planes in their high school.
• Others, such as dam removals, were often involved in supporting the removal of dams to allow our native
• Others, such as dam removals, were often involved in supporting the removal of dams to allow our native
• Others, such as dam removals, were often involved in supporting the removal of dams to allow our native
• Hall would probably not go up that high Hall would probably not go up that high because<01:16:23.639>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• >> We do not remove dams. We have nothing to do with dams. That is the D.E.S.
• Dams Bureau, if they recommend the removal of a dam.
• . to do with dams.
• That is the dees dams to do with dams.
• </c> and made all these dams. and made all these dams.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Dedicated Funds met to review inactive and dedicated accounts, note prior legislation that had passed, and begin its annual review of agency funds. Members discussed several inactive funds, including some HHS-related accounts, a law enforcement memorial fund, and possible cleanup of accounting references where funds had been reorganized or merged. Staff noted that some newer funds may simply not have started receiving revenue yet, and the committee agreed to follow up on specific accounts later rather than address everything immediately. The committee then heard from Fish and Game on its dedicated funds. Topics included the statewide public boat access account, which is used for boat ramp and access-site maintenance and is supported by boat registration fees and federal funds; the ORV education, training, and enforcement account, which has declined over time and may need attention because revenue depends heavily on weather and snowmobile use; and the search and rescue account, which is funded by Hike Safe cards, a $1 fee from boat and OHRV registrations, and court-ordered fees. Fish and Game also explained that the conservation license plate fund had been merged into the non-game species management account, which is supported by donations, federal funds, and a statutory general fund transfer, and that pheasants are treated as game species under a separate program. The committee spent considerable time on the lifetime license account, an off-book Treasury-held account that collects lifetime license sales and returns funds to Fish and Game based on annual sales plus 9% of the fund balance. Members questioned why the account’s presentation did not clearly show the transfer as a revenue reduction and suggested the reporting format needed cleanup so the flow of money would be easier to understand. Fish and Game said the account is operating properly and that the transfer to the unrestricted Fish and Game fund exceeded $400,000 in the most recent year. The committee also reviewed the publications and fundraising revolving fund, which keeps a $100,000 balance for inventory purchases and transfers excess year-end funds to the unrestricted Fish and Game fund; members again raised concerns that the reporting format did not clearly show the transfer, and staff said they could add a note or other clarification.

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• into the dam fund.
• , it would probably go into the dam fund.
• , it would probably go into the dam fund.
• </c> go into the dam fund. go into the dam fund.
• Um and the state to manage their dams.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee first approved the March 16, 2026 minutes, then took up several Department of Transportation property actions. The committee approved a Greenland access point sale for a cell tower site to Wakefield Investments for $132,800 plus a $1,100 administrative fee, and approved disposal of two Epsom parcels to the town at no cost, with the town assuming demolition of the former depot and the committee waiving the fee. It also approved a Milton access point sale to Jeremy West Champney and Cameron McDermott for $90,000 plus the fee, with conditions requiring permits and other approvals. During the DOT items, members asked about appraisals, access restrictions, and where the administrative fee goes; staff said the fee generally offsets agency administrative costs and may go to a dedicated fund or the general fund depending on the project. The committee then considered three Department of Environmental Services requests for utility easements to bring power to dams so gates can be operated more efficiently and potentially remotely. It approved an easement with New Hampshire Electric Co-op for Pine River Dam in Wakefield, an easement with New Hampshire Electric Co-op for Sunset Lake Dam in Alton, and an easement with Eversource for Suncook Lake Dam in Barnstead. Members discussed whether to waive the $1,100 administrative fee on these items, with some questioning the fee’s purpose and where it is deposited. The committee ultimately approved the DES items as requested, including the fee waivers, while asking staff to research the fee’s history, sufficiency, and use for a future report. Finally, the committee received informational items from the New Hampshire Council on Resources and Development. Members briefly discussed a property at Bloody Point in Newington and the related Sullivan Bridge demolition, and DOT staff said the property had been tabled previously and is now being worked on with Fish and Game for a possible transfer of management and future water access use. No votes were taken on the informational items.

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• today I rise to welcome a group of California's best and brightest students who hail from Shadow Hills High
• Assembly Bill 639 by Assembly Member Soria, an act relating to dams.
• AB 639 makes a narrow exception to the definition of dams to ensure it does not inadvertently apply an
• They do not restrain water in anywhere near the same amounts or for the same length of time as dams,
• to focus its attention on actual dams.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, observed a moment of silence for Pope Francis, and later held a separate remembrance ceremony for the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Members and guests heard extensive remarks in support of HR 25, which was adopted by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added. Speakers from both parties and several caucuses emphasized historical truth, remembrance, and solidarity with Armenian Californians, and the chamber also observed a moment of silence for the genocide victims. On the floor, members also passed AB 789 on health insurance rate oversight, ACR 56 recognizing Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, AB 652 on San Diego County Air Pollution Control District alternates despite opposition from one member over regional balance concerns, AB 1414 protecting renters from mandatory internet provider subscriptions, AB 931 regulating litigation finance agreements, AB 890 easing residency rules for foster youth moving counties, AB 40 clarifying emergency reproductive health care coverage with urgency, AB 322 encouraging school-based health and mental health reimbursement programs, and AB 639 narrowing the definition of dams for certain weir operators. Most measures passed by wide margins, including several unanimous votes. The consent calendar, including AB 1149, AB 484, AB 859, AB 1105, and AB 1384, was adopted without objection. The Assembly also handled procedural motions, committee notices, and bill re-referrals earlier in the day. The house then announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Thursday, April 24 at 9 a.m.

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• I I believe repair of state dams.
• </c> um dam um dam maintenance shortfall. um dam um dam maintenance shortfall.
• I I believe in a the critical dams.
• um fish and to remove a couple of dams um fish and game<00:28:14.480><c> dams</c><00:28:15.520><c> um
• Um, our our dams are<01:33:48.639><c> stateowned</c><01:33:49.120><c> dams</c><01:33:49.840><c> uh</c

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee began with introductions and a description of the day’s process: a full committee work session on four bills, with no public testimony, followed by caucus and then executive action. The first bill discussed was HB 113, concerning OHRV operation on certain highways in Windsor. Representative Nab presented an amendment that would require a public hearing and Department of Transportation approval, modeled on procedures used in Coös and Grafton counties. Members discussed whether Windsor had already held a local vote or hearing, whether minutes from a town meeting existed, and whether the amendment truly preserved local control. A Windsor resident testified informally that the town had not taken a final vote and that the matter had been left to the state. Committee members also raised concerns about noise, dust, public safety, and the fact that the road in question would connect OHRVs on a state road rather than a trail system. The chair closed the work session on HB 113 and said the committee would return after caucus to vote on the bill and amendment. The committee then took up HB 595FN, relative to coastal resilience zones. Representative Nat said the bill addressed flooding concerns in both coastal and inland New Hampshire, but that the sponsor viewed it as too complex and had recommended breaking the issue into separate parts in future legislation. On that basis, Nat said it was appropriate to ITL the bill, and noted that the sponsor supported that course. No further discussion followed, and the work session was closed. Next was HB 629FN, funding the operation, maintenance, and repair of state dams. Representative Darby explained that the original bill had proposed both a waterfront frontage tax and a $5 charge tied to boat registration, but that the amendment would replace the bill by removing the frontage tax, moving the $5 dam-maintenance fee to the boat decal section of statute, and changing the effective date to January 1, 2027. Darby said the larger fee had raised concerns about impacts on current-use property and enforcement, while the revised $5 fee would raise roughly $500,000 to $600,000 annually. Representative Dunn thanked Darby and said the Marine Trades Association supported the revised approach. A question was raised about whether the original prime sponsors supported the amendment; the chair said they were on board, and Darby added that the proposal reflected recommendations from a prior study committee. The committee then closed HB 629FN and opened SB 27FN, relative to dwellings over water. On SB 27FN, Representative Derby said he opposed the bill because it would take away public access rights and amounted to a one-off legislative solution for a private concern. Representative Donnelly asked how many similar structures might be affected and whether the Department of Environmental Services knew of other cases; DES responded that there was one other related case under settlement compliance and no other active cases with the same issue. In follow-up discussion, DES clarified that the proposal was not a shoreland 50-foot setback issue, but rather involved structures extending over public water. The discussion remained focused on the scope of the bill and its potential precedent-setting effect, with no vote taken in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• I have a few questions about Highway 167, the Howard Hanson Dam, and your working relationship with the
• I have been told and received information about water being lowered in the dam so that we can maintain
• the dam.
• I have been told and received information about water being lowered in the dam so that we can maintain
• the dam, which may or may not have contributed to the flooding on 167.

Keywords: 904, all

Summary: The Transportation Committee met with new and returning members introducing themselves and outlining their districts. The main presentation came from Washington State Department of Transportation staff on the December atmospheric river storms, WSDOT’s emergency response, and the process for recovering federal funds. Staff described WSDOT’s emergency management structure, statewide exercises, after-action reports, and how the agency uses emergency declarations to speed repairs by increasing maintenance force limits and allowing expedited contracting. WSDOT reported widespread damage across the state, including more than 50 emergency work orders, 16 emergency contracts let so far, and an initial statewide damage estimate of about $30 million. Specific impacts discussed included major damage on US 2 near Skykomish and Tumwater Canyon, slope stabilization on I-90, washouts on US 12 near Natchez, work on Highway 410, ongoing slide response on Highway 42, and a long-term retaining wall project needed on US 101 near Forks. Officials said emergency work can begin quickly, but permanent repairs still require environmental clearances and, in some cases, federal approvals. They also said most bridge preservation needs were not significantly worsened by the storm. Members asked about environmental permitting for in-stream work, whether emergency declarations allow changes to tolls or other powers, bridge impacts, coordination with the Army Corps of Engineers and local flood districts, and whether prevention or resiliency upgrades could be funded. WSDOT said emergency declarations do not waive environmental requirements or expand authority beyond expedited contracting and higher force-account limits, and that permanent work is generally in-kind restoration rather than betterments. Staff explained that FHWA emergency relief covers permanent highway repairs with a state match, while FEMA may cover debris removal at a different cost share, though reimbursement can take years. The committee also heard a brief administrative update on staffing changes, a new request process using an online app for provisos and projects, and caucus logistics before adjourning for party caucuses.

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• </c> search and rescue team in these high search and rescue team in these high level,<00:07:05.680><c
• ><c> doesn't</c> level, high water level events doesn't level, high water level events doesn't mean<00
• </c> or other things that we use hazard or other things that we use hazard mitigation<00:14:37.920><c
• again, high velocity, able to bring again, high velocity, able to bring debris<00:55:25.839><c> with<
• ,</c><01:08:16.799><c> not</c> really apply across all hazards, not really apply across all hazards,

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The first meeting of the Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force focused on the task force’s mission and on recent Kentucky flooding disasters. The co-chairs described the need to better prepare for increasingly frequent and costly natural disasters, including flooding, tornadoes, wildfires, and ice storms, and emphasized coordination among local, state, federal, and interstate partners. The discussion also stressed the importance of budgeting for mitigation, infrastructure resilience, housing, insurance, and recovery planning, with several members sharing personal experiences with disaster impacts in their districts. Kentucky Emergency Management Director Eric Gibson gave the main presentation, responding to questions about the February and April flooding events. He said the February event affected the entire state, with 11,825 individuals registering for assistance and 1,194 public-assistance projects written so far; he also reported 134 households still sheltered, 190 households moved to permanent housing, and three disaster recovery centers still open after a regional consolidation. For the April event, he said 37 counties had individual assistance, 83 counties were still pending public assistance, and no hazard mitigation had yet been declared; 5,893 people had registered for individual assistance, and 144 households were sheltered, with 83 families already moved to permanent solutions. He noted that counties without public assistance would have to cover expenses locally unless state or federal aid is approved. Gibson also outlined Kentucky Emergency Management’s tools and resources, including a 24/7 state operations center and warning point, embedded National Weather Service meteorologists, five regional warehouses stocked with water, MREs, blankets, and kits, a statewide web-based damage reporting system, laundry trailers, generators, a disaster needs hotline that has received 6,972 calls, and a mutual aid system used to deploy resources such as water tankers. He highlighted ongoing work on urban search and rescue, qualification systems for emergency operations personnel, and aerial documentation of storm damage. No votes or formal actions were taken at this meeting.

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• And those were, at least on the tribal side of things, very high-level policy people within the... ..
• But just as someone interested and follows the Snake River dams and the Columbia River, I work in ag,
• an exporter, and the breaching of the dams was an issue, and water temperature was an issue.
• But just as someone interested and follows the Snake River dams and the Columbia River, I work in ag,
• an exporter, and the breaching of the dams was an issue, and water temperature was an issue.

Keywords: 904, all

Summary: The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee held a work session on the history, implementation, and current challenges of Washington’s Forest and Fish law and related Habitat Conservation Plan. Tribal representatives Jim Peters and David Herrera described the agreement as a negotiated response to Endangered Species Act pressures and salmon habitat concerns, emphasizing that adaptive management and collaboration with industry were central to bringing tribes into the agreement. Former Representative Jim Buck, a co-sponsor of the original legislation, said the law codified a broad compromise to preserve legal certainty for landowners and keep the timber industry viable while meeting federal requirements. Tim Thompson, who served as an independent mediator, said the agreement was a first-of-its-kind collaborative effort built around adaptive management, scientific review, and shared commitments by the parties. Department of Natural Resources staff outlined the program’s structure and implementation. They said the Forest Practices Act and board rules are designed to balance ESA compliance, riparian habitat, Clean Water Act requirements, and timber industry viability. DNR described its roles in permitting, enforcement, adaptive management, and landowner assistance, and said the program has produced major outcomes such as the programmatic HCP, road maintenance and abandonment work, fish passage improvements, and riparian easements. DNR also noted that rule changes can come through adaptive management science, legislative direction, or court-related processes, and said the program remains active and functioning. In the challenges-and-opportunities portion, DNR and industry witnesses said the program is resource-intensive and that future work will require predictable funding, time, and participation. DNR’s Katie Allen said the agency has made progress on State Auditor recommendations and is working on structured decision-making to improve transparency and consensus-building. Washington Farm Forestry Association executive director Elaine O’Neill said small forest landowners have faced unmet promises and that current implementation has become too rigid and less attentive to rural vitality and property rights. Washington Forest Protection Association executive director Jason Spadero said the program has delivered substantial environmental gains but argued that the recent NP rule showed a breakdown in collaboration and science-based balance. Tribal witnesses said the consensus-based process still works when participants stay engaged, but urged recommitment from the principal parties and better accountability at the leadership level. Members asked about whether consensus is still functioning, how the original agreement was intended to work, and what should be done to restore trust and collaboration; no votes were taken.

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• Important for everything from determining how much water to allocate to flood forecasting to dam or dam
• So, the third one is water storage, dam safety, and floodplain management.
• So, dam safety as well as floodplain management.
• You know, there are 4,700 dams in the state.
• State funding per dam and then state-regulated dams per FTE. You can see in the middle row there.

Keywords: 914, all

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• that live on Lake Todd to maintain the dam and tax themselves, etc.
• </c> live on Lake Todd to maintain the dam live on Lake Todd to maintain the dam and<00:37:31.720><c>
• </c> it's been testing um a little too high it's been testing um a little too high for for for pasas<
• What's going to happen with the high school and other nearby town home facilities?"
• So, uh, it's not a high school question; it's an elementary school.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 332, a bill to add protection and remediation of surface waters as a new authorized purpose for New Hampshire village districts. Prime sponsor Rep. Rosemary Rung said the bill is intended to give local voters in lake communities a voluntary tool to address cyanobacteria blooms and other water-quality problems through village districts, including the ability to raise revenue, adopt ordinances, and pursue treatments or watershed management measures. She emphasized that the proposal is meant to complement, not replace, state law and that any district action would still need to comply with existing permitting and environmental requirements. Supporters, including Andrea Laro of New Hampshire Lakes and Elizabeth Harper of the Lake Sunapee Protective Association, said the bill would help municipalities collaborate on lake protection when state resources are limited. They argued that local districts could bring subject-matter expertise, access grants and technical assistance, and respond more quickly to problems such as septic impacts, runoff, culvert repairs, and in-lake treatments. They also suggested clarifying the bill’s wording around “protection and remediation” to better define the scope of authorized activities. Opponents, including Steve Wolf and Chris Norwood of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors, argued that village districts can already be overly broad and sometimes expand beyond their original purposes. Wolf said existing town and state agencies already handle shoreline protection and warned that village districts can impose ongoing taxes and create governance problems. Norwood urged a study bill instead, citing concerns about the scope of village districts and examples where some districts have taken on planning and zoning powers beyond their original mission. No vote or final action on HB 332 was taken in the excerpt.

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• an interrogation and we were asked leading questions about David's mental health, his popularity in high
• revenue that would likely be offset by an associated reduction in workload for the Division of Safety of Dams
• it's less than half a P.Y. that we're talking about here, and the focus of the Division of Safety of Dams
• really should be on the 1,200 dams that are of significance and potential harm.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• with statewide and regional significance that not only provide increased safety and mitigate road hazards
• Assembly Bill 639 by Assembly Member Soria, relating to dams.
• to be able to get the benefits that they rightly deserve and have absolutely earned, especially in high-veteran

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then handled a long consent and concurrence calendar. Early procedural actions included moving several bills to the inactive file, waiving the floor amendment deadline for certain measures, rescinding prior action on SB 733, and approving a motion to withdraw AB 710 from committee to the third reading file by a 42-12 vote. The chamber also re-referred AB 406 to Labor and Employment and later AB 754 to Housing, while taking up numerous Senate and Assembly measures out of order to accommodate authors and guests. The body adopted several resolutions recognizing October 2025 as California Promotoras Month (HR 58), National Fried Rice Day and National Rice Month (HR 71), Direct Support Professional Recognition Week (HR 70), and All California Day (HR 67). Members also concurred in Senate amendments on a wide range of bills covering insurance, horses, emergency vehicles, health facilities, restitution, education, tribal regalia at graduation, behavioral health, air pollution, energy, dams, greenhouse gases, foster youth, court interpreters, tenancy language access, patient privacy notices, discrimination in school facility rentals, hospital visitation rights, diversion, agriculture, insurance studies, electricity, and environmental stewardship. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition, though a few drew recorded noes. Several higher-profile policy bills drew debate. SB 694 on veteran claim assistance generated the most extensive discussion, with supporters arguing it would stop predatory, unaccredited companies from charging veterans for VA claims help, and opponents warning it could reduce veterans’ choices and should be paired with broader fixes to county VSO access; the bill ultimately passed 46-0. Other notable actions included concurrence on SB 576 limiting loud streaming ads, SB 512 on transportation tax initiatives, and SB 785 creating a tax credit for durable medical equipment for children with complex medical needs. The Assembly also concurred in SB 250 on Medi-Cal provider directories, SB 831 on the Geological Survey, SB 788 on CPA regulation, SB 456 on muralist licensing, SB 72 on the California Water Plan, SB 76 on used-car fee protections, SB 246 on rural health workforce support, SB 484 on coastal affordable housing, SB 680 on sex offender registration, SB 695 on climate-resilient highway projects, and SB 783 on outdoor advertising. Votes were overwhelmingly favorable across the board, with the chamber repeatedly adopting Senate amendments and resolutions by voice vote or recorded roll call.

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• Anderson, P.E., Dam, Dam, Dam, Anderson, pH, Anderson, pH, Anderson, pH, Anderson, pH, Anderson, pH,
• Dam Dam Anderson<00:14:30.680><c> pH</c><00:14:31.680><c> Anderson</c><00:14:32.560><c> phth</c><00:
• </c><00:15:44.199><c> Davis</c> Davids Dam Davis Davids Dam Davis Davis<00:15:47.040><c> Davis</c><00
• </c><00:21:11.400><c> Perryman</c><00:21:11.840><c> votes</c><00:21:12.240><c> Dam</c> Perman votes Dam
• Perryman votes Dam Perman votes Dam Perryman votes Dam Pinto<00:21:13.520><c> Hortman</c><00:21:14.279

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Thank you for the opportunity to provide an update on the invasive carp deterrent at Lock and Dam 5 on
• They provided an assessment of deterrent options at Lock and Dam 5, and we selected a deterrent type
• </c> help native fish pass the lock and dam. help native fish pass the lock and dam.
• </c><00:15:12.399><c> Legacy</c><00:15:12.880><c> made</c> was a high demand location.
• Legacy made was a high demand location.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And that's the dam issue.
• And if you lower that's the dam issue.
• And I think maintaining the dam.
• And it had a very high ACP value, meaning that ultimately the RECs could be very high because it was
• </c><01:48:29.120><c> distribution</c> has talked about the high distribution has talked about the high

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Utility rates are too high.
• Utility rates are too high.
• They jealously guard their high-performing schools.
• in the dam and the flood mitigation pot.
• AND HELPING TO ADDRESS THE DAM IN MY DISTRICT.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation, then approved the prior day’s Journal and moved into motions, resolutions, and budget-related business. Senator Gianaris called up Senate Print 5898A for reconsideration; the Senate voted 59 ayes to restore the bill to the third reading calendar. Several amendments were also received on third-reading bills, and the Finance Committee was called into session while the chamber proceeded with resolutions. The Senate adopted Resolution J.2106 recognizing Second Chance Month and the mental health impacts of incarceration, with Senator Brisport speaking in support and a guest from the community recognized in the chamber. The body also adopted Resolution J.1492 designating May 27, 2026, as Taiwan Heritage Day, with remarks from Senators Sepúlveda, Stavisky, and Liu highlighting Taiwanese contributions to New York and expressing support for Taiwan amid current geopolitical tensions. The Finance Committee then reported several budget bills, including Senate Prints 9003D, 9004D, 9007C, and 9009C, which were moved to third reading. The remainder of the session focused on the supplemental and controversial budget calendars, especially tax and spending provisions. Senators debated the “Protecting Our Wallets” energy rebate, with supporters describing it as a one-time check for eligible taxpayers and critics arguing it was too small and not tied directly to utility bills; the chamber accepted the message of necessity and laid the bills aside. Members also debated extensions and changes to tax provisions affecting corporations, alternative fuel exemptions, Broadway and theatrical production tax credits, charitable deductions for certain 501(c)(3)s, nicotine pouch taxes, a new New York City pied-à-terre tax, and a standardbred horse-racing testing fee. Several senators criticized the budget as raising costs or favoring certain industries, while supporters defended the measures as revenue-raising, affordability, or public-health policies. No final votes on the controversial budget bills are shown in the excerpt beyond procedural rulings, adoption of the resolution calendar, and acceptance of committee reports.

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• There are people probably that were captains of the debate team back in high school; I was not.
• Fixed rail works great when you have high concentrations of people.
• Phoenix is the antithesis of high concentrations of people. Phoenix is spread out.
• But the particular area that this is focused on is between Highway 85 and the Gillespie Dam.
• This other one is from the 85, about 12 miles, that's going west toward Gillespie Dam. Mr.

Summary: The committee met to hear and vote on a series of appropriations and transportation-related bills, beginning with SB 1550, which would fund a Queen Creek police pilot program focused on runaway youth prevention, at-risk youth protection, and anti-trafficking work. Supporters said the town and local facilities already contribute personnel and administrative support, while some members urged Queen Creek to add local matching funds. The bill received a due pass recommendation on a 7-2 vote. The committee then considered SB 1156 and SB 1157, both $20 million border-related reimbursement bills sponsored by Senator Rogers. SB 1156 would reimburse cities, towns, and counties for short-term detention hold costs for unauthorized non-citizens, and SB 1157 would reimburse local governments for supplemental fencing or bollard walls in high-crossing border areas. Both bills drew strong opposition from public commenters who described them as funding detention and border enforcement at the expense of other needs, while supporters framed them as backfilling local costs already incurred. SB 1156 passed 5-3, and SB 1157 passed 5-3. The committee also approved SB 1245, which would fund pavement replacement on Rodeo Road in Williams, and SB 1707, which would provide $5 million for AI-related border security at DPS. SB 1245 passed 6-3, with some members objecting that the state highway user revenue fund is underfunded and local contributions should be required. SB 1707 passed 6-4 after testimony split between supporters who favored using AI and surveillance tools for border security and opponents who said the bill was too vague, too expensive, or inappropriate given other state priorities. Later, the committee advanced SB 1273, funding pavement rehabilitation on Ogle Frontage Road between Bowie and San Simon, and SB 1811, which would clarify that school districts and charter schools may allow wireless device use in the case of an emergency rather than during an emergency. SB 1273 passed 6-4 amid debate over state versus local funding responsibility, and SB 1811 passed 8-1 after testimony that the change would give schools more flexibility and avoid practical problems during emergencies. The committee also heard SB 1088, a cybersecurity appropriation for DHS, and SB 1332, which would require ADOT to study light rail expansion in Maricopa County versus autonomous or semi-autonomous transit options. SB 1088 passed 6-4 despite concerns that the appropriation was vendor-driven and not requested by the department. SB 1332 drew extensive testimony from small business owners along Indian School Road who said light rail construction had harmed access and sales, while Phoenix/Valley Metro opposed the bill and questioned ADOT’s role; the discussion continued as the transcript ended.

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• So this bill is about 90% focused on high school NIL.
• What it does is it sets appropriate guardrails and parental consent around NIL opportunities for high
• Frederick High School. She's a junior.
• I don't think high-deductible plans were quite as big in use then as they are now.
• I don't think high deductible plans were quite as big in use now as they are.

Bills: HB513, HB581, HB596, HB660, HB719, HB766, HB802, HB940, HB950, HB1028, HB1183, HB1201, SB233, SB300, SB303, SB315, SB324, SB411

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