Transcript Highlights:

• They love our weather.
• They love our weather. They love Hawaii. They love our weather. They love surfing.
• So, hey, do your modification, do your RFP, whatever it is.
• So, hey, do your modification, do your RFP, whatever it is.
• So, hey, do your modification, do your RFP, whatever it is.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint House Committee on Tourism and Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism held an informational briefing on the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s interim action plans, current projects, contract updates, destination management action plans, and state auditor findings. Interim CEO Caroline Anderson described her role as temporary and said she was focused on identifying problems, gathering information, communicating with stakeholders, and implementing solutions. She said HTA is now operating as a typical state agency subject to state controls, but noted that HTA’s work often involves nontraditional programs that can create process errors. She also said she had directed staff to review the auditor’s findings on the destination management action plan process and that the review was posted publicly. A major topic was the search for a permanent CEO and the agency’s restructuring under SB 1571. HTA board chair Tata Po said he hoped to select a CEO within about four months, with three to six finalists expected in roughly two to two-and-a-half months, and said the job description would largely remain the same except for compensation and reporting changes under the new law. Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism representatives explained that HTA’s board is now advisory and does not approve the budget, while DBEDT retains budget authority. They also said HTA is working with the governor’s office and DBEDT on contract and budget transitions, including a possible shift to a calendar-year process so grantees and contractors have more certainty. Members pressed HTA on staffing, oversight, and accountability, especially around the destination stewardship team and the CNHA/Kilohana and HVCB contracts. HTA said the destination stewardship team supports destination management and product development, including workforce development, sports, and implementation of destination management action plans, and that staff provide direction to contractors rather than simply handing work over to them. Anderson said the stewardship team had 11 people and that the destination management side covered about 15 contracts, while the branding side had three managers overseeing nine contracts. She said the agency had 47 contracts overall and that the major contracts included CNHA/Kilohana and HVCB. Several members criticized HTA’s management history, questioned staffing qualifications and compensation, and expressed concern that the agency had lost public trust. No votes or formal actions were taken during the briefing.

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• There are modifications allowed. It exempts the city of St.
• There<00:21:18.200> are<00:21:18.320> modifications<00:21:19.640> allowed.
• There are modifications allowed. There are modifications allowed.
• For<00:21:41.080> the<00:21:41.200> modifications For the modifications For the modifications
• <00:26:54.720> of and then we include the modification of and then we include the modification

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Bills: SB 2, SB 3, SB 4, SB 5, SB 6, SB 7, SB 8, SB 9, SB 10, SB 11, SB 12, SB 13, SB 14, SB 15, SB 16, SB 17, SB 18, SB 34

Keywords: flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, redistricting, election

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• House Bill 1349 by Representatives Brown and Sirota and Senators Mobley and Kirkmeyer, concerning modifications
• House Bill 1349 by Representatives Brown and Sirota and Senators Mobley and Kirkmeyer, concerning modifications
• Bill 1396 by Representatives Brown and Taggart and Senators Amabile and Kirkmeyer, concerning modifications

Keywords: 981, all

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• So I'm not to say that that has anything to do with my modifications or any modifications that I'm currently
• doing, but what I would like to say is the modifications that I...
• So I'm not to say that that has anything to do with my modifications or any modifications that I'm currently
• So I'm not to say that that has anything to do with my modifications or any modifications that I'm currently
• <00:19:50.520> what's government funded modifications what's government funded modifications

Bills: HF2296, HF1566, HF1854, HF1385, HF1142

Keywords: landlord-tenant, victim confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, tenant privacy, housing law, eviction, unpaid rent, damages, release of information, shared database, protective order, victim of violence, Minnesota Statutes 504B.206, housing finance, civil law, autism, rental properties, reasonable accommodation

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• that have such a critical modifications that have such a critical impact<01:24:51.679> in<01:
• So they can't make any modifications at all to this structure.
• So the question also, I guess, with this is: you said that they can make any modifications.
• um they they can make any modifications. um they they can make any modifications.
• That's above my pay modifications.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• On line 9 is a modification to the basic formula allowance.
• <01:04:20.160> to<01:04:20.480> the Line 10 is a modification to the Line 10 is a modification
• This is a modification to line 25.
• <01:05:39.200> to On line 19, there was a modification to On line 19, there was a modification
• Uh is a modification to the family.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That's why we have the modifications. Yeah.
• That's why we have the modifications. Yeah.
• That's why we have the modifications. Yeah.
• That's why we have the modifications. Yeah.
• That's why we have the modifications. Yeah.

Bills: HB461, HB465, HB469, HB473, SB94, SB303, HB461, HB465, HB469, HB473, SB94, SB303

Keywords: fundraising, Alabama Educational Television, state authority, public broadcasting, legislation influence, emergency management, public funds, educational materials, promotional materials, state agency, ambulance services, balance billing, health insurance, emergency transportation, reimbursement rates, water recreation, public access, water bodies, recreational use, water commissions

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• . modifications. modifications.
• <00:06:22.160> to Um and online 37 is a uh modification to Um and online 37 is a uh modification
• And it authorizes modifications to existing local sales taxes in seven cities and authorizes modifications
• And it authorizes modifications to existing local sales taxes in seven cities and authorizes modifications
• And it authorizes modifications to existing local sales taxes in seven cities and authorizes modifications

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In Champlin, our programs are still at the mercy of weather, leading to canceled practices and fewer
• This is a modification of an existing local sales tax that was implemented before we did the changes
• house at our community center will replace the aging seasonal dome, which is vulnerable to harsh weather
• c> nearing<01:23:12.200> the<01:23:12.360> end<01:23:12.720> of to harsh weather
• and nearing the end of to harsh weather and nearing the end of its<01:23:13.040> useful<01:23

Keywords: 1183, house

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• and so what this contract modification and so what this contract modification is<00:27:13.520>
• So this modification is money to states.
• I guess is my question. >> This was an amendment to the contract, a modification.
• So, we have a statewide modification.
• is listed as this contract modification is listed as three<00:57:24.160> positions.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved a motion and then deferred a large batch of 246 contracts totaling about $187.8 million until the April 2026 meeting. It then moved through the agenda and reviewed several pulled items, beginning with four Attorney General contingent-fee contracts. Committee members questioned why the contracts were new, what the $20 million maximums meant, and how the fees would work; the AG’s office explained they were new awards from a September RFP, that the $20 million was an outside estimate tied to a full recovery, and that one contract would require a $380 million recovery to pay out the maximum. The committee voted to consider those contracts reviewed without objection. The Department of Highways then explained an “alternative delivery support” contract, describing it as a procurement method different from the usual design-bid-build model and noting it can help with innovation, speed, timeliness, or cost reduction. After that explanation, the committee again voted to consider the contract reviewed without objection. The Kentucky Horse Park/Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation presented eight legal services contracts; members focused on differing hourly rates and retroactive approval. The corporation said it had selected four firms through an RFP to maintain flexibility and avoid conflicts, would use in-house counsel first, and did not expect to use the maximum rates. Senator Thomas argued the committee’s statutory hourly rate cap is outdated and should be revisited. The committee then approved the contracts. One Transportation Office of the Secretary contract was deferred to the April meeting, consistent with the agency’s prior request. The committee then reviewed Cabinet for Health and Family Services items from the Department of Community Based Services: three contract amendments and one memorandum of agreement. Members asked about funding sources, service outcomes, and whether the programs reduce future need; the agency said one amendment was a $55,000 increase offset by reductions elsewhere, that the total contract amount with the agency did not change, and that follow-up data show over 90% of children remain in the home after services. The committee approved those items. Finally, the committee reviewed a LIHEAP contract amendment from the Division of Family Support, which the agency said used federal funds, not state general funds, to add newly appropriated federal money for low-income home energy assistance and crisis heating support. Members asked about future funding and were told that continuation depends on Congress. The committee approved that item. It then began reviewing Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities memoranda of agreement tied to Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center staffing; members asked for a count of personnel, and the agency said it would provide that information, after which the discussion continued.

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• I understand that electric companies, with all the bad weather and things we've had, and they're trying
• hope you vote to accept this amendment because the electric companies, with all of the really bad weather
• So, members, there's been a modification to this bill that would permit people who fall within the scope
• SB2351 by Alvarado, relating to the construction, expansion, or modification of certain concrete plants

Bills: SB17, SB1569, SB2420, HB5138, HJR161, HB1937, HB3334, HB5444, HB5137, HB361, HB321, HB5447, HB464, HB678, HB2294, HB4172, HB3225, HB1769, HB5394, HB1837, HB1787, HB2271, HB2440, HB5134, HB5149, HB2151, HB2073, HB2186, HB2025, HB1936, HB1777, HB1663, HB 1306, HB 1290, HB1527, HB4802, HB3462, HB2963, HB2462, HB2560, HB644, HB2725, HB2621, HB2588, HB1443, HB1403, HB3032, HB1557, HB1664, HB2811, HB2088, HB2598, HB3062, HB3134, HB3940, HB4027, HB4097, HB4862, HB4170, HB4157, HB4205, HB4279, HB4377, HB4838, HB5424, HB5294, HB4870, HB4763, HB5639, HB4112, HB2275, HB1677, HB5014, HB3848, HB3797, HB3727, HB3709, HB3177, HB3057, HB4176, HB4202, HB2180, HB3528, HB3658, HCR76, HCR127, SB906, SB1229, SB855, SB703, SB1025, SB888, SB1119, SB1080, SB929, SB1355, SB2231, SB1877, SB1998, SB552, SB17, SB1569, SB2420, HB2697, HB3801, HB3488, HB3477, HB3466, HB3469, HB2594, HB2564, HB2298, HB5331, HB5646, HB5247, HB5323, HB4384, HB3896, HB4014, HB3627, HB3594, HB2524, HB510, HB561, HB 1181, HB3963, HB5111, HB2785, HB1661, HB200, HB1803, HB249, HB721, HB851, HB 1128, HB1904, HB30, HB1916, HB541, HB5560, HB3071, HB5627, HB5435, HB2688, HB3045, HB3483, HB4213, HB4226, HB783, HB175, HB4735, HB5155, HB5057, HB4813, HB5339, HB5196, HB5033, HB3486, HB4211, HB74, HB4730, HB4743, HB4463, HB4139, HB4752, HB4486, HB4437, HB4426, HB4396, HB4263, HB3487, HB3418, HB2266, HB2229, HB2189, HB5224, HB5195, HB3947, HB3358, HB3370, HB3745, HB3697, HB2001, HB1968, HB3371, HB3909, HB4944, HB2284, HB4506, HB3317, HB4166, HB3913, HB1768, HB4603, HB2494, HB3099, HJR138, HB133, HB3832, HB1988, HCR34, HB3421, HB3892, HB5138, HJR161, HB1937, HB3334, HB5444, HB5137, HB361, HB321, HB5447, HB464, HB678, HB2294, HB4172, HB3225, HB1769, HB5394, HB1837, HB1787, HB2271, HB2440, HB5134, HB5149, HB2151, HB2073, HB2186, HB2025, HB1936, HB1777, HB1663, HB 1306, HB 1290, HB1527, HB4802, HB3462, HB2963, HB2462, HB2560, HB644, HB2725, HB2621, HB2588, HB1443, HB1403, HB3032, HB1557, HB1664, HB2811, HB2088, HB2598, HB3062, HB3134, HB3940, HB4027, HB4097, HB4862, HB4170, HB4157, HB4205, HB4279, HB4377, HB4838, HB5424, HB5294, HB4870, HB4763, HB5639, HB4112, HB2275, HB1677, HB5014, HB3848, HB3797, HB3727, HB3709, HB3177, HB3057, HB4176, HB4202, HB2180, HB3528, HB3658, HCR76, HCR127

Keywords: foreign ownership, real property, national security, criminal penalties, civil penalties, personal information, higher education, privacy protection, governing board, institutional security, software applications, mobile devices, age verification, parental consent, data protection, app store regulation, HJR 161, Texas constitutional amendment, voting rights, non-citizen voting

Transcript Highlights:

• They sometimes do make modifications in order to protect and others.
• It's known for Our landscape, our weather, our culture, and just a lot of beautiful things.

Bills: SB41, SB33, SB32, SB30

Keywords: sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, individualized treatment, investigational treatment, health care, life-threatening illness, patient rights, physician recommendation, informed consent, human trafficking, sexual exploitation, child protection, prosecution, crime amendments, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm sorry I have a little bit of a Under the weather situation going on.
• find out that they are incarcerated, we'd like to know that so that we can review Their case for modification

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• A few things about Texas that we probably know, but it's just worth restating: Our weather is pretty
• knows that even some of us are already JA'd or CA'd on the bill doesn't mean there's no need for modification

Bills: HB2963, HB3005, HB3287, HB3288, HB3289, HB3290, HB3344, HB3712, HB3862, HB3874, HB4196, HB4308, HB4901, HB4984

Keywords: digital equipment, repair rights, manufacturers, maintenance, consumer rights, construction contracts, payment regulations, public works, dispute resolution, audit procedures, construction, trust funds, mechanic's lien, contractor, subcontractor, residential properties, disputes, payment obligations, accountability, payment disputes

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• Participation among eligible Californians, it can also supplement and/or seek modifications to programs
• Agriculture is a very difficult business, economically very challenging, very low margin, weather challenges

Summary: The joint oversight hearing focused on food insecurity in California and how state and federal nutrition programs, agricultural production, and food distribution systems intersect. Assemblymembers emphasized that many Californians, including farmworkers, seniors, children, and communities of color, remain food insecure despite California’s agricultural abundance. Panelists and members discussed CalFresh, WIC, school meals, Sun Bucks, food banks, and the impact of federal policy changes, including possible nutrition cuts, tariffs, and immigration enforcement, on access to food and the agricultural workforce. Secretary Karen Ross described CDFA programs aimed at improving access to fresh food and supporting local agriculture, including the senior farmers’ market program, California Nutrition Incentive Program, Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program, Community Food Hubs, Farm to School, urban agriculture, and a proposed tribal food sovereignty program. She said these efforts help connect local producers to consumers, expand healthy food access, and build infrastructure such as refrigeration, mobile markets, and aggregation hubs. Department of Social Services Deputy Director Alexis Fernandez Garcia outlined CalFresh, CFAP, Sun Bucks, CACFP, emergency food programs, and tribal nutrition assistance, noting that CalFresh and related programs significantly reduce poverty and food insecurity, but participation gaps remain for non-English speakers, some Asian American communities, and undocumented households. PPIC researcher Tess Thorman presented data showing that 13% of California households experienced food insecurity in 2023, with higher rates among households with children and Latino, Black, and other households. She said nutrition programs reduce poverty and food hardship, but federal rules, income thresholds, immigration restrictions, and high living costs limit their reach. Members asked about simplifying applications, improving call center access, increasing outreach in multiple languages, and adjusting benefits for inflation. Officials said the state has used available federal options to streamline enrollment, improve customer service, and target outreach, but many core rules and benefit levels are set federally. The second panel shifted to food production and market access. A farmer, a UC food systems leader, and a produce distributor described efforts to connect small and medium farms with food banks, schools, universities, and Medi-Cal food-as-medicine programs. They highlighted programs such as Farms Together, the USDA Southwest Regional Food Business Center, Farm to School, food hubs, and climate-smart infrastructure grants as ways to create stable markets for local growers while improving food access. Speakers also raised concerns about land tenure, consolidation, regulatory burdens, labor constraints, and the loss of federal funding, and members discussed whether state investments and Prop. 4 funds could help sustain and expand these efforts.

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• , there are few states, and I mean very few states, that are as well prepared as this state is to weather
• There have been some minor modifications, but substantively. hasn't changed.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Um, I think that there are some modifications we can make to maybe make more people happy, but this is
• <02:00:15.760> Uh obviously because of the weather. Uh obviously because of the weather.
• Um, so it may require some slight modification, but at least from my manufacturing background, I believe
• Um, so it may require some slight modification, but at least from my manufacturing background, I believe
• Um, so it may require some slight modification, but at least from my manufacturing background, I believe

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• began time this began time now<02:57:37.399> 11:44<02:57:38.680> ET<02:57:39.680> weather
• Goldberg indicates the text beneath this began, now 11:44 ET, weather is favorable, just confirmed with
• Lake Shasta, for example, is that they can use more scientific forecasting of what the systems of weather
• acre-feet down, and they're assessing the snowpack more or less as I speak, but with still another weather
• pattern coming in here quite weather pattern coming in here quite soon.<03:45:35.040> Um,<03:

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, March 27, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• <00:05:07.120> to subp proposals and one modification to subp proposals and one modification
• <00:19:59.360> to proposals um for modifications to proposals um for modifications to services
• modification modification um<00:32:27.279> for<00:32:27.760> hospital<00:32:28.320>
• The House and the modifications.
• disorder midpoint rule modification disorder midpoint rule modification included<00:36:30.079>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all