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• This data, however, is not broken down into the granular detail you need at the census block level to
• We cannot assign them to census blocks or equalized population based on those estimates, so...
• those census blocks provided to us by the Census Bureau.
• Because every one of those census blocks I talked about before Would not be in compliance.
• Because every one of those census blocks I talked about before has to be accounted for.

Summary: The Committee on Rules met with a quorum present and took up a presentation from the Governor’s office on proposed congressional reapportionment. Executive Office of the Governor counsel Mo Jazeel argued that mid-cycle congressional redistricting is legally permissible, that race should not be used in drawing districts, and that the Florida Fair Districts provisions are inconsistent with federal equal protection principles and, in the executive branch’s view, are inseverable. Jason Parada then presented the proposed map, explaining that it was drawn using 2020 census block data, with county growth estimates used only as a guide, and that the plan was designed to be race-neutral while also considering compactness, county and municipal boundaries, and other traditional redistricting criteria. He said the map keeps 48 counties and 382 municipalities whole, has compactness scores comparable to the current map, and makes the largest changes in South Florida, with some districts remaining unchanged and others reconfigured around population shifts and geographic boundaries. Members questioned both presenters extensively about the legal basis for disregarding the Fair Districts Amendment, the use of partisan data, the absence of racial analysis, and whether the map truly reflects population growth. Jazeel said the executive branch’s position is that race-based provisions in the state constitution cannot be used if they conflict with the U.S. Constitution, and that the forthcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Calais could further clarify the law. Parada said he did not use race in drawing the map, did use partisan information as one of several traditional criteria, and relied on 2020 census data for population equality. Senators also pressed him on who reviewed the map, why the public and legislators had limited time to review it, and whether the plan was intended to favor Republicans; Parada denied partisan intent and said he was the only person who moved lines on the map, though he consulted with other Executive Office of the Governor staff and counsel. Several senators raised concerns that the map did not clearly reflect Florida’s recent population growth, that some districts remained highly irregular, and that the plan appeared to be based on a legal theory contingent on future court rulings. The presenters responded that congressional districts must be equal to the person, that growth estimates can only guide orientation rather than replace census data, and that the map was designed to preserve as much of the existing structure as possible while making the largest adjustments in South Florida. No vote or final action on the map was taken during the excerpted portion of the meeting, and the committee continued with questions and discussion.

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• This data, however, is not broken down into the granular detail you need at the census block level to
• So the census blocks, that's the smallest unit of geography provided to us for the purpose—when I say
• We cannot assign them to census blocks or equalized population based on those estimates, so...
• census blocks, provided to us by the Census Bureau.
• So sometimes it just necessitates, as I showed you the block lines.

Summary: The Committee on Rules met with a quorum and heard a Governor’s Office presentation on a proposed congressional reapportionment map. The governor’s counsel argued that mid-cycle congressional redistricting is legally permissible, that race should not be considered at all in drawing districts, and that the Florida Fair Districts provisions are inconsistent with federal equal protection law and should be treated as non-severable. The presentation also discussed the pending U.S. Supreme Court case Louisiana v. Callais and the Florida Supreme Court’s Black Voters Matter decision as part of the legal rationale for the map. Jason Parada, who said he drew the map alone, described the map as based on 2020 census block data, with county-level population estimates used only as a guide to identify faster-growing areas. He said the plan keeps 48 counties and 382 municipalities whole, has compactness scores similar to the current benchmark map, and uses traditional geographic and political boundaries such as roads, railways, county lines, and municipal lines. He walked through regional changes, emphasizing a race-neutral redesign that significantly altered South Florida, including changes to districts in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and the Everglades, while leaving several northern districts largely unchanged. Members questioned the witnesses extensively about the legal theory, the use of partisan data, the role of race, population growth, and the timing and review of the map. The witnesses said partisan data was considered along with other traditional redistricting criteria, but race was not used. They also said they could not speak to who else reviewed the map beyond EOG staff and counsel. Several senators raised concerns about the map’s compactness, county and city splits, the apparent partisan effects, and the fact that the map was released shortly before the special session. No vote or final action on the map was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• They're able to navigate uncertain times, that block grant.
• A hundred for the student block?
• Yeah, for the discretionary—are you talking about the student block grant?
• And then lastly, I just wanted to uplift the Student Support Block Grant.
• And we will move on to issue six, which is the student support block grant.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The committee heard an overview of the Governor’s proposed community college budget, including roughly $14.1 billion in Proposition 98 funding, repayment of the $408.4 million apportionment deferral, a 2.41% COLA, 1% current-year enrollment growth that rolls into 0.5% in the budget year, a $100 million student support block grant, and $120.7 million for deferred maintenance. The LAO supported prioritizing COLA and enrollment growth but raised concerns about making some proposals ongoing, including the Healthy School Food Pathways Program and additional credit for prior learning funding. The Chancellor’s Office said enrollment has rebounded to about 2.2 million students and supported the Governor’s growth and maintenance investments, while also asking for a COLA for the Student Equity and Achievement Program and continued support for dual enrollment. Members focused heavily on enrollment growth, the 10% district cap, and hold-harmless districts. The Chancellor’s Office said systemwide growth is closer to 3%, with about $85 million to $90 million needed to fully fund it, and estimated roughly $30 million ongoing would be needed to address the cap for about seven districts. Members expressed concern that underfunding growth could limit course access and asked for a proposal that would fund growth while tying it to outcomes and accountability. The discussion also covered the SCFF, hold-harmless districts, and whether colleges are being right-sized as enrollment patterns shift. A major portion of the hearing was devoted to common course numbering. The Chancellor’s Office described the effort as a major faculty-driven reform already implemented across all 115 community colleges, with six common courses launched and more phases coming. However, it argued that common numbering alone does not guarantee credit mobility or consistent transfer, because articulation is still handled campus by campus, creating thousands of separate reviews and inconsistent outcomes for students. Members pressed on examples such as calculus and ethnic studies, and several said the system still appears to fall short of the intended transparency and transferability. The issue was left open for further work. The committee also reviewed Calbright College funding. The Governor proposed $38 million in additional ongoing support, bringing Calbright to $53.1 million ongoing. The LAO recommended instead transitioning Calbright to the student-centered funding formula, while noting that Calbright’s noncredit, competency-based model makes FTES-based funding difficult to apply. Calbright leaders defended the proposal, citing enrollment growth to about 7,000 students, projected growth to 8,000 to 9,000 next year, and outcomes such as more than 2,200 certificates and wage gains for adult learners. Members asked for clearer enrollment and funding comparisons, and the item remained under discussion.

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• With a truck blocking him? Well, it depends on the circumstances.
• But sometimes when we're entering new locations, you don't know if there's a vehicle blocking a sign.
• There's a lot of school buses around, and they are very, very large, and they block the view of street
• You're not going to just have that one sign that, you know, it was blocked and you weren't able to see
• it. not going to just have that one sign that, you know, it was blocked and you weren't able to see

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met with a quorum and considered five bills. Senate Bill 628, naming a portion of South Navy Boulevard in Pensacola as Warrior Sacrifice Way to honor three Navy sailors killed in the 2019 Naval Air Station Pensacola attack, drew supportive remarks from senators and was reported favorably. Senate Bill 382 addressed electric bicycles and scooters by requiring riders to yield to pedestrians, limit speed near pedestrians, and use audible signals, while creating an e-bike safety task force and reporting requirements; witnesses from law enforcement, local government, and school boards supported the bill but urged clearer inclusion of e-scooters and better data collection, and the bill was reported favorably. Senate Bill 880 created a Miami Northwestern Alumni Association specialty license plate to fund scholarships and school programs, and Senate Bill 696 authorized online trademark registration applications and updated trademark classification and verification procedures; both were reported favorably with little opposition. The committee also took up Chair DeSigley’s CS for SB 654 on traffic infraction enforcement cameras for red-light running, school-zone speeding, and school-bus violations. The bill aimed to increase consistency, transparency, and fairness by limiting data use, requiring records retention, authorizing virtual hearings, restricting commissions, and adding school board approval and reporting requirements for school-bus camera programs. An amendment was adopted to clarify several provisions, including the definition of careful and prudent driving, limits on camera data use, contract timing for commission prohibitions, and reporting on violations outside authorized enforcement periods. Members raised concerns about privacy, surveillance, school-zone notice, and whether all-day school-zone enforcement should continue; Hillsborough County law enforcement testified in support of all-day enforcement based on crash data, while the sponsor said he would continue working on clarifications. After debate, the amended bill was reported favorably.

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• boundaries, these are kind of the basic building blocks of that census data and those census reports
• The first is a block boundary suggestion project, which is the current phase that we are issuing RFP.
• And then once the actual Census is undertaken, and population data is acquired for each of these block
• So one of the very first steps is the block building project, which particularly involves areas where
• The database has to begin constructing those blocks. Thank you for. That.

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

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• boundaries, these are kind of the basic building blocks of that Census data and those census reports
• The first is a Block Boundary Suggestion Project, which is the current phase that we are issuing RFP.
• And then once the actual Census is undertaken, and population data is acquired for each of these block
• Chairman, and Representative Lujan So one of the very first steps is the block building project, which
• The database has to begin constructing those blocks.

Bills: HB1

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• Thank you, Senator Block. Thank you. Mr. Chair, Jay Block, Rio Rancho in Northwest Albuquerque.
• Chair, Senator Block, again, that's a VA cemetery.
• Chair, Senator Block, that is the intent of the VA. That's the best I can say.
• Chair, Senator Block, that is only the Veteran Service Organization.
• Chair, Senator Block.

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• One of them being the Community Services Block Grant. And we can... Advance as quickly as you like.
• The community development, the community services block grant, we also have CDBg and CSBg.
• The services block grant comes from the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
• The Community Services Block Grant is fantastic because, as I said, it is federal money administered.
• The Community Services Block Grant supports probably about 3 to 4.

Bills: SB80, SB1101, SB1813, SB1966

Keywords: SB80, legislation, state law, public safety, community impact, local governance, dental coverage, insurance reporting, healthcare access, dental loss ratio, community benefits, Oklahoma law, Athletic Trainer, Compact, interstate practice, licensure, public health, workforce development, military spouses, telehealth

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• Senator Block. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Senator Block. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Senator Block. Mr.
• Senator Block voting no. Senator Block voting no.
• Senator Block. Thank you, Mr. President.

Keywords: 996, all

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• So, I mean, we really try hard to do well with this block grant.
• So, I mean, we really try hard to do well with this block grant.
• So, I mean, we really try hard to do well with this block grant.
• hard to do well with this block grant. hard to do well with this block grant.
• <01:11:04.560> Whenever Because we have a block grant.

Bills: SF0059, SF0053

Keywords: language proficiency, literacy education, reading interventions, dyslexia support, Montessori methods, individualized reading plans, amateur status, high school athletics, student eligibility, sports regulation, monetary compensation, 916, all

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• We have Senator Block followed by Senator Trujillo. Senator Block. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Thank you, Senator Block. That'd be Senator Nava or Senator Lopez.
• Thank you, Senator Block. We do have further debate. Senator Rizzo. Mr.
• Senator Block. Her name is Noel. Congratulations once again, Senator Brandt. Senator Block.
• President, and Senator Block. Thank you for all your remarks.

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• They were built in the 1950s, cinder block.
• Senator Block. Let her come in at the end, so you can go ahead, Senator Block. Thank you, Mr.
• Chair, Senator Block. I can get you really good detail, but the quick answer is no.
• Chair, Senator Block, I'll have to get back to you.
• Senator Block. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you, Nicole, for the brief.

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• Thank you, Senator Block. Senator Lanier. Thank you, Mr.
• Senator Block, you have the floor. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Thank you, Senator Block. We do have further debate.
• Senator Block? No. Senator Block votes no. Senator Boone? No. Senator Boone votes no.
• Senator Block. Aye. Senator Block votes yes. Senator Boone. Yes. Senator Boone votes yes.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Block or even limit anyone's ability to access the church building. Thank you for the question.
• President, it seemed like they didn't block or limit anyone's ability to access the church building.
• Just to let you know, they blocked the driveway. People were getting into the driveway.
• They blocked the front of the church, where you couldn't get into the church.
• You can block. You do all the things that you do when you protest. It doesn't restrict that.

Bills: SB1519, SB1775, SB1900, SB1948, SB2080, SB1226, SB1456, SB1462, SB1463, SB1980, SB1479, SB1608, SB1923

Keywords: municipal zoning, home-based businesses, no-impact businesses, local government, regulation, short-term rentals, municipal ordinance, municipal court, court of record, court not of record, city penalties, fine limits, penalty cap, ordinance enforcement, state statute, traffic offenses, speeding, parking, DUI, DWI

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• Grant, which is a flexible block grant for community colleges that they can use for various purposes
• Finally, FAC supports the continued investment for the student support block grant. Thank you.
• We support the SCFF COLA increase to 4.8% and the $100.6 million Student Support Block Grant.
• So there’s an ask on additional block grants for the community colleges.
• grant to 250 million using the funds from the settlement to increase the student support block grant

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education heard May Revision proposals covering higher education, including the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, the University of California, California Community Colleges, the California Student Aid Commission, UC College of the Law, San Francisco, and trailer bill reporting changes. For the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, the administration proposed a one-time $10 million General Fund backfill to repay a special fund loan taken to cover litigation costs, plus provisional language to adjust for a pending legal expense and to repay the loan without interest. The LAO opposed shifting costs to the General Fund and raised legal concerns about an interest-free loan under Proposition 26. Senators asked about whether the $10 million would cover the litigation and about the estimated $245,000 in interest savings. For UC, the May Revision maintained the Governor’s ongoing support and included budget language requiring campuses to grow by 2,968 California undergraduates in 2026-27. UC also sought $1.5 million in one-time General Fund support for the First Star foster youth program. UC described strong outcomes for the UCLA program, while the LAO recommended rejecting the new spending because UC already has overlapping outreach programs, including the Early Academic Outreach Program, and because the need for new state funding was not clear. Senators debated whether the proposal duplicated existing services and discussed the program’s reported college-going and completion rates. The committee also heard a request for $1 million ongoing General Fund for UC College of the Law, San Francisco, to maintain campus safety services; the college described its shared-campus model and public-interest mission, while the LAO noted the college was also raising tuition and that the proposal would maintain, rather than expand, current security spending. The committee then reviewed community college proposals. Finance outlined a larger May Revision package centered on a 4.31% SCFF COLA, enrollment growth funding, categorical COLAs, a one-time Adult Learner Demonstration Project allocation, deferred maintenance, and other ongoing and one-time items. The Chancellor’s Office supported the package but asked for more enrollment growth funding, a higher growth rate, and additional policy changes. The LAO recommended at least funding the statutory 2.87% COLA, then considering whether to redirect remaining funds to enrollment growth, categorical COLAs, or one-time priorities; it recommended rejecting the Adult Learner Demonstration Project. Senators questioned the use of the discretionary COLA to cover paid pregnancy disability leave, the impact on hold harmless and basic aid districts, and whether the state should instead create a separate categorical. The Chancellor’s Office and Finance said the COLA approach was intended to provide flexibility, though Finance said it was open to further discussion about districts that would not receive direct funding. For student aid, Finance described May Revision changes to Cal Grant and the Middle Class Scholarship, including a one-time reduction tied to lower estimated costs and a later true-up, as well as proposals for the Golden State Teacher Grant Program and implementation of the federal Workforce Pell program. CSAC supported the financial aid investments but urged more time and clearer implementation planning for Workforce Pell, noting the need for state approval processes, data linkages, and likely ongoing administrative workload. The LAO recommended rejecting additional Golden State Teacher Grant funding and cautioned that the Workforce Pell trailer bill and one-time funding were premature given the new federal rules and unclear workload. Senators also raised concerns about the Middle Class Scholarship reduction, the need to support students facing higher living costs, and the decline in CADA/DREAM Act applications, with CSAC saying the drop did not reflect reduced need and that outreach should be strengthened. The final item was a set of technical trailer bill changes to shift some UC, CSU, and community college reporting from annual to biennial and consolidate reports; Finance said there were no programmatic changes.

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• And remember, a similar bill passed the Senate 60-7, but Democrats in the House blocked it from moving
• So it was not just blocked in committee. It was blocked by Democrats on the floor.
• So it was not just blocked<00:09:25.920> in<00:09:26.080> committee.
• blocked in committee.
• It was blocked by blocked in committee.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House Republican leaders outlined their agenda for the tied legislative session, saying their priorities are to stop fraud, make Minnesota more affordable, safer, and more competitive, and reduce mandates while raising education standards. They highlighted several planned bills, including an independent inspector general (HF 1), a “Fraud Isn’t Free” measure to impose consequences on agencies and commissioners that allow fraud, and statutory guidelines for high-fraud-risk programs. They also said they want to lower health care costs through a permanent reinsurance program and cost defrayal for new mandates, study property tax increases, conform state tax law to federal changes on tips, overtime, and scholarship tax credits, and avoid any tax increases. On public safety, Republicans said they will pursue tougher penalties for repeat offenders and repeat gun crimes, judicial accountability, and a school safety package that would support public and nonpublic schools, school safety personnel, and facility improvements. In education, they emphasized school choice tax credits, reading proficiency, and curriculum focused on basic academic fundamentals. They also said they want to protect and expand mining, reform permitting, end the nuclear moratorium, and make the state more attractive to businesses. On housing, one member said they are working on a more targeted affordable housing package rather than a broad sweeping bill. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on immigration and cooperation with federal authorities. Republicans said they want a statewide framework for local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, referencing House File 16 and saying they are open to changes and bipartisan work. They argued that local and state cooperation would improve safety and prevent situations where criminal suspects are released into the community. They also said Democrats have blocked similar efforts in committee and on the House floor. In response to questions, leaders said there is no current appetite for sports betting, bonding will be discussed but there are no promises, and they do not support the 2024 omnibus bill model. They said they are not interested in vaccine mandates, but will consider Medicaid funding impacts and other health-related proposals if bills are introduced. They also said election integrity measures such as voter ID, provisional ballots, and voter-roll cleanup will remain priorities. Throughout, leaders said they expect a bipartisan process in the tied House and expressed hope that both parties can work together on some issues.

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• FLASHING BEACON AS LONG AS IT IS NOT WITHIN THE INTERSECTION PER THE BILL COULD ACTUALLY BE EVERY BLOCK
• AND THESE DEVICES ARE ALREADY BEING INSTALLED AT ALL NEW FDOT MID BLOCK CROSSWALKS IN MANY AREAS OF THE
• IF IT IS A SUBDIVISION THERE REALLY IS NO NEED FOR A MID BLOCK CROSSING.
• IF IT IS IN AN AREA WHERE POTENTIALLY YOU HAVE PEOPLE CROSSING FOR EXAMPLE IF THERE'S A SCHOOL MID BLOCK
• IT'S VERY PROBABLE THEY WILL NOT GO TO THE LIGHTED INTERSECTIONS TO CROSS THEY WOULD GO MID BLOCK.

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• Senator Bergman, Senator Block, Senator Boone, Mayor... Thank you.
• Senator Block, Senator Boone, Senator Brant, Senator Brantley, Senator Campos, Senator Cervantes, Senator
• Her parents live just two blocks down the street from my mom.
• Senator Block. Thank you, Mr. President. I didn't even know. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Senator Block. Thank you, Mr. President. Senator Block. Mr. President, nobody likes him.

Keywords: 996, all

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• So with that, go ahead, Representative Block. Representative Block: Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Madam Chair, Representative Block, thank you. I hope this answers your question.
• Madam Chair: Representative Block. Representative Block: Thank you, Madam Chair. Mr.
• Representative Block: Gurginsky.
• going forward Representative Block: measure objectively with statistics, success?

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• Teddy is not technically my constituent, but block away, so close enough. Lives there in Lexington.
• When I was 10 years old, I had cancer of the spinal cord, which, you imagine, pinched nerve as bad as

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