Transcript Highlights:

• So that's where the real collaboration needs to occur.
• So that's where the real collaboration needs to occur.
• So that's where the real collaboration needs to occur.
• Collaborate and to define what the parameters are for the municipality in more detail, to understand
• And the beauty of design-build or progressive design-build is that collaboration, right?

Committee: House Economic Development

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you, Senator Thomas, for bringing this bill and your willingness to collaborate regarding the making
• I'm very grateful for Senator Thomas for collaborating with KAR on this bill.
• I'm very grateful for Senator Thomas for collaborating with KAR on this bill.
• uh regarding the making of collaborate uh regarding the making of addresses<00:15:28.560><c> public<
• with KAR, us um on for collaborating with KAR, us um on this<00:16:04.160><c> bill.

Committee: Senate State & Local Government

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:01 SB 132 Discussion 00:44 SB 132 Vote 07:10 SB 33 Discussion 08:30 SB 33 Vote 17:24 SB 85 Discussion 18:08 SB 85 Vote 25:58 Adjournment: 26:38, 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Additionally, we work in collaboration with eight labor unions that represent our team.
• Additionally, we work in collaboration with eight labor unions that represent our team.
• So we, in collaboration with our legislature, increased that.
• If you take a look, collaboration is key.
• MCDHH remains steadfast in collaboration.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Ways and Means

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing opened with remarks from Senate Chair Robyn Kennedy and House Chair Chynah Tyler, who emphasized that the fiscal year 2026 hearing was focused on the Health and Human Services budget, asked members to keep questions budget-related, and noted that no public testimony would be taken. They also highlighted the choice of Doherty Memorial High School as the venue to showcase Worcester’s investment in career and technical education. Committee members then introduced themselves before the first panel, the Executive Office of Veterans Services and the state veterans homes, began testimony. Secretary John Santiago said the governor’s FY26 proposal would support implementation of the HERO Act, which he said is now about 95% implemented, including higher disabled veteran annuities, expanded behavioral health benefits, and other service expansions. He described efforts to reduce veteran homelessness, including nearly $20 million in ARPA-funded housing and outreach initiatives, and said the agency has delivered more than 100,000 supportive services to nearly 8,500 veterans. Leaders from the Chelsea and Holyoke veterans homes reported on staffing, quality measures, electronic medical records, and major construction projects at both facilities, including a new Chelsea campus and the new Holyoke home. Members asked about funding transfers, geographic equity in access to the homes, outreach to women veterans and veterans of color, suicide prevention, Gold Star family support, and the impact of federal uncertainty; Santiago said the homes are now licensed and certified, that the current budget is sufficient, and that the agency is expanding engagement and data collection. The second panel, the Office of the Veteran Advocate, testified that its FY26 request is about $3.3 million, up from the current $2 million, to cover staffing, a larger office, and higher technology costs. Veteran Advocate Bob Notch said the office is a new independent oversight agency created in 2022 to examine systems, coordinate with local veteran service officers, and investigate fatalities or serious harm involving veterans in state care. He said the office’s work depends on research, data, and collaboration with other agencies, and that current funding is only enough for minimum operations. In response to questions, Notch and Deputy Commissioner David O’Callaghan discussed the difficulty of tracking veteran suicides, the need for better data across agencies, and the office’s role as an oversight body rather than a direct service provider. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

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• </c> this is to work collaboratively this is to work collaboratively collaboratively<00:27:33.000><c>
• with</c><00:27:33.360><c> our</c><00:27:33.480><c> utility</c> collaboratively with our utility collaboratively
• of sorts between all collaboration of sorts between all entities?
• I would, you know, I'm collaboration.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on March 31 and heard a series of resolutions focused on roadway safety, transportation access, and infrastructure coordination. Early measures included HCR 104/HR 96 on advancing coastal trails on O‘ahu’s North Shore and HCR 63/HR 57 on clarifying responsibility for Honouliuli Bridge and addressing safety, wildfire, and emergency access concerns. The Department of Transportation supported both, and a resident testified that the Honouliuli bridge is a single-lane emergency replacement on state land that has limited access for fire protection, heavy vehicles, permits, and repairs. DOT said it was working with DLNR and that jurisdiction may ultimately lie with the County of Maui, with research ongoing. The committee also heard HCR 62/HR 56 on alternative vegetation management along Hana Highway, HCR 43/HR 39 on raised crosswalks near Ala Wai Elementary, and HCR 52/HR 48 on integrating the safe system approach into county road design; these drew support testimony and no opposition. The committee then considered HCR 120/HR 112 on regulating transportation network companies under motor carrier law. DOT and the Public Utilities Commission offered comments, while Lyft opposed, arguing the legislature already created a TNC-specific framework in 2022 and that motor carrier law is not a good fit for app-based ride platforms. In questioning, PUC explained that TNCs would fall under both PUC motor carrier jurisdiction and DOT permitting, and DOT said it would follow up on enforcement questions. Members also discussed HCR 119/HR 111 on an indirect traffic disruption grant program, with the chair asking DOT to clarify how it enforces penalties when contractors or others fail to follow road closure requirements. Other measures discussed included HCR 96/HR 88 on moving to a demerit-point driver licensing system, which DOT supported; HCR 128/HR 120 on coordinating capital improvement planning for Hawaiian Home Lands developments, which DOT and DHHL supported; HCR 127/HR 119 on a state highway police force, which DOT supported; and HCR 125/HR 117 on a statewide plan for derelict utility poles and lines, which drew support from DOT, Hawaiian Electric, and Hawaiian Telcom, with DOT acknowledging it lacks current statutory authority to force immediate removal. The committee also heard HCR 58/HR 54 on school crosswalk safety for Mililani Elementary, HCR 55/HR 51 on using artificial intelligence to mitigate traffic and improve road safety, and HCR 54/HR 146 on expanding the Hele-On Shared Ride program on Hawai‘i Island. Supporters of the Hele-On measure said expanded service would help rural residents, kupuna, and people with disabilities reach medical appointments and daily activities, while noting cost and technology-access concerns; they said missed or delayed appointments are a real issue in remote areas. The final item discussed in the excerpt was HCR 64/HR 58 on minimizing rumble strip dimensions on Kūhiō Highway on Moloka‘i, with DOT saying it had already removed some strips where large emergency vehicles were affected on narrow curves.

Transcript Highlights:

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• </c><02:36:40.320><c> practice</c> Hampshire under collaborative practice Hampshire under collaborative
• I talked about collaborative practice agreements, and the collaborative practice agreement is between
• </c> at I talked about the collaborative at I talked about the collaborative practice<02:39:41.440><c
• ,</c> &gt;&gt; Collaborative drug therapy management, &gt;&gt; Collaborative drug therapy management,

Committee: House Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It it collaborate well on this bill.
• collaboratively collaboratively in<00:09:32.680><c> a</c><00:09:32.760><c> system</c><00:09:33.440><
• It is a collaborative agreement.
• Vote green, please." mentoring program where you're collabor- mentoring program where you're collabor
• </c> a collaborative engagement occurring. a collaborative engagement occurring.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• We are engaged in cross-division collaboration on fraud prevention.
• </c> engaged in cross division collaboration engaged in cross division collaboration on<00:18:50.960>
• <00:32:27.600><c> efforts</c> comprehensive and collaborative efforts comprehensive and collaborative
• </c> collaboratively with divisions across collaboratively with divisions across MDE<00:44:47.680><c>
• </c><00:45:28.480><c> problem</c> strategies through collaborative problem strategies through collaborative

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• This funding allowed us to take advantage of the multi-agency collaboration that was started with the
• Chairman, it was a collaborative process. Yeah, that language is pretty damn slick.
• Chairman, it was a collaborative process. Yeah. That language is pretty damn slick.
• We'll go ahead and move on to the next slide on collaboration and emerging threats.
• We're also proactively partnering and collaborating with the state, local governments, and pueblos to

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation from the Environment Department on PFAS contamination in private wells in La Cienega, Santa Fe County. Staff said the plume likely came from historic use of firefighting foam associated with airport and National Guard fire-training activities, with possible additional contribution from septic systems and consumer products. They described the contamination as affecting about 200 private wells, the short-term response of providing residential filters through a $2 million legislative appropriation, and ongoing work to define the plume’s full extent, identify responsible parties, and consider longer-term regional water solutions. Members asked about filter costs, replacement schedules, disposal of used cartridges, follow-up testing, health studies, and whether cleanup or containment had begun; the department said cleanup would follow once the plume is fully mapped and that DOH is soliciting interest in a blood study. The committee also discussed the need to track disposal of PFAS filters and the possibility of broader statewide capacity for similar work. The committee then took up abandoned uranium mine cleanup. NMED and EMNRD staff reviewed the new uranium mine reclamation program created by HB 164, the state dashboard tracking sites, and the FY26 appropriation of $20 million for neglected contaminated sites, of which $12 million is being used for neglected uranium mines and the remainder for other contaminated sites. They said six contractors were hired, three priority sites in Grant County are moving forward quickly, and additional sites are being prepared for possible FY27 work. Members pressed for details on how funds are spent, why the revolving fund remains unfunded, how federal, state, tribal, and landowner requirements are coordinated, where contaminated material will be moved, and whether cleanup could also address homes built with contaminated materials. Staff said the work is governed by multiple regulatory layers, that the state is seeking an additional $25 million for FY27-FY28 plus a time extension, and that partnerships with tribes would require longer-term agreements. The committee also discussed federal cleanup efforts and the new Good Samaritan law, with members urging stronger advocacy for New Mexico sites, including tribal lands, and asking whether the Attorney General should pursue legal action against federal parties responsible for legacy contamination. Staff explained that some sites are already covered by settlement funds tied to responsible parties, while neglected sites are those with no responsible party and no other cleanup program. The committee then heard from EMNRD on Class VI carbon sequestration primacy. Staff said New Mexico currently has no operating Class VI wells, about 27 Class II acid-gas injection wells are operating, and only a small number might be candidates for conversion. They explained that the state’s primacy application would require more public outreach than federal rules alone, and that cost estimates for post-injection site care are based on long planning horizons, with some costs borne by operators and some by the state after closure. No votes were taken on the substantive items discussed; the committee approved the prior meeting minutes and took a brief recess between presentations.

Transcript Highlights:

• Our representatives and senators here really try to collaborate.
• Since we're here for two days, I hope we can get a lot of communication and collaboration done.
• Regarding UNM, how much did that correlation or collaboration with higher education weigh in?
• Are we liable for not talking, not collaborating? I just want to know, is the state liable?
• Ensure meaningful consultation and cooperation—collaboration, not just notification.

Committee: House House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• To have this type of collaborative court on a panel court, there is really a distinction from a trial
• The collaboration, the robust discussions, the ability to have a difference of opinion without an ad
• </c> at the appell level the collaboration at the appell level the collaboration the<00:13:15.160><c>
• You can see our staff makeup is small but mighty, not unlike the BMS, who we collaborate with.
• </c><00:54:43.440><c> with</c> unlike the BMS who we collaborate with unlike the BMS who we collaborate

Committee: Senate Labor

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Decisive, yet collaborative. But above all, this leader needs to unify a divided house.
• importantly, she knows how to lead boldly, taking a stand on key issues while remaining open to collaboration
• and I have no doubt that with her at the helm, the Minnesota House can be a place of progress, collaboration
• She understands that the path forward often requires balance—balancing boldness with collaboration, leadership

Transcript Highlights:

• a team of people on both sides collaborating together to work on the implementation.
• a team of people on both sides collaborating together to work on the implementation.
• Success comes from the collaboration of working with so many different types of agencies.
• It’s the collaboration aspect behind it, right? It’s getting IT involved.
• But it’s the collaboration aspect that tends to create a barrier.

Committee: Joint Joint Legislative Audit Committee

Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit Committee heard presentations on Arizona’s school safety interoperability communication systems, beginning with remarks from Senator Kevin Payne, who described the program as a response to school shootings and 911 overloads, and said the goal is to let schools trigger a panic-button alert that immediately shares video, floor plans, and location information with law enforcement and other responders. Several members echoed support for the concept, while also raising concerns about whether the systems are actually working as intended and whether school resource officers remain necessary or should be supplemented by technology. Auditor General Lindsay Perry summarized the JLAC-directed special audit, explaining that the office reviewed whether fund expenditures were authorized, whether purchased systems met statutory requirements, and whether procurement followed applicable standards. She said the office had tested a sample of systems with vendors, schools, and law enforcement, and that some agencies had not provided requested follow-up information. Members questioned Pinal County’s lack of response and the status of its reports and payments, and committee leaders criticized the county sheriff’s claim that the committee had treated staff unfairly. Representatives from Mutualink, Motorola Solutions, and Navigate 360 then defended their systems and described implementation challenges. Mutualink said its platform connects schools, dispatch, and responders across jurisdictions and claimed it can reduce response times, but acknowledged that implementation depends on training, infrastructure, and cooperation among schools and agencies. Motorola said it had deployed systems in Maricopa and Yuma counties and that some delays stemmed from school participation and procurement issues. Navigate 360 highlighted Cochise County as a success story, saying 60 of 69 schools were implemented and that the company had added maps, emergency management tools, and training support after audit findings. Members repeatedly pressed the vendors on statutory criteria, procurement practices, rural infrastructure, and why some counties or schools were not fully operational; the vendors generally said the biggest barriers were local readiness, training, and interagency coordination rather than the technology itself.

Transcript Highlights:

• And what better way to show teamwork and collaboration than on behalf of the servicemen and women of
• By collaborating on this project, there would be cost savings for both entities.
• We are very honored to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime collaboration and to create a sacred place
• , and how, with coordination and collaboration, we could not only move forward together, but also see
• So the goal is for us to work collaboratively again with the county and the state to make those funds

Summary: The hearing focused on the long-delayed Southern California Veterans Cemetery project at Gypsum Canyon in Anaheim, with opening remarks from Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva, Senator Tom Umberg, and Assemblymember Avelino Valencia emphasizing the project’s importance to Orange County veterans and families. Anaheim city leaders, including the mayor pro tem and council members, voiced strong support and described the city’s role in planning, utilities, and final approvals. Quirk-Silva reviewed the project history, including prior legislation, county and state funding commitments, and the recent federal determination that the site meets VA criteria for a state veterans cemetery. The first panel, representing the veterans community, included the American Legion, American Gold Star Mothers, and Valor. They argued that Orange County—home to a large veteran population—still lacks a local veterans cemetery, forcing families to travel long distances to Riverside or elsewhere. Testimony stressed the emotional and practical burden on aging veterans and grieving families, and called for immediate action and possession of the property. Some speakers were sharply critical of CalVet and the pace of the process, saying veterans have waited too long and that the project should move forward without further delay. The second panel, from Orange County, described the county’s and cemetery district’s support and the unique opportunity to develop a shared site for a public cemetery and a separate state veterans cemetery. County officials said the county has dedicated land and funding, and that shared infrastructure—roads, utilities, grading, and access—could reduce costs substantially if the two projects are coordinated. They also said the county is ready to transfer the property to CalVet when appropriate and that the project has already cleared major local approvals and litigation. The final panel from DGS and CalVet explained the state’s feasibility study and current planning work. DGS said the 2023 study estimated the state’s portion of phase one at about $126 million, largely driven by site work and grading, though that estimate may change as assumptions are updated. CalVet said it is working with DGS and the county on a revised concept plan to lower costs and refine the timeline, and that legislative budget action will be needed to authorize spending from the Southern California Veterans Cemetery fund. No formal vote was taken; the hearing was informational, and the main action was continued coordination among the state, county, city, and veterans groups, with public comment at the end overwhelmingly urging faster construction.

Transcript Highlights:

• One of our closest collaborators is Memorial Center.
• This is the first time that we are actually collaborating. University of Arizona.
• We are looking forward to this collaboration.
• It's not like we have that collaboration for every single grant, but we do.
• We received a letter of support to collaborate with us in our regional planning.

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• ><c> criminal</c> is collaborating with the criminal is collaborating with the criminal justice<00:29
• :37:08.480><c> us</c> collaborative process will help us collaborative process will help us understand
• understand</c><00:37:22.400><c> Maui's</c> collaboration helps to understand Maui's collaboration helps
• How much collaboration do you have &gt;&gt; Okay.
• </c><02:08:25.760><c> So</c> collaborations which we are. So collaborations which we are.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• With regard to the progress review hearings, in the spirit of the collaborative court model and highly
• We work in collaboration with OTSI and CDT to evaluate, but I think having this third party will make
• Pan just talked about, our collaboration with the Western States? The West Coast Health Alliance?
• that are emerging, like the Northeast Public Health Collaboration in the New England area and New York
• Howrie has really been our collaboration lead. Dr. Howie has really been our collaboration lead.

Summary: The hearing began with an overview of the California Health and Human Services Agency, which described its 2026-27 budget, major departments, and strategic priorities, including behavioral health, housing and human services integration, children and youth, and aging/disability services. The agency also explained a technical CalHHS/CalHires budget adjustment tied to HR1 compliance and eligibility system work. No LAO concerns were raised on that item. The committee then heard from the Office of Youth and Community Restoration on its budget, its SB 823 realignment report, and related issues. OYCR said county-based realignment has generally succeeded but outcomes and readiness vary widely, and it recommended more climate surveys, youth advisory councils, stronger behavioral management, better programming, improved transition planning, and integrated longitudinal data systems. Members pressed OYCR on “net widening,” county-by-county trends, and the gap between the detailed recommendations discussed in hearing and the more general recommendations in the public report. OYCR also described problems with federal Title II grant timing and a pending $14 million administrative funding adjustment, and discussed implementation of the juvenile justice realignment block grant formula. The Ombudsperson division separately requested two new positions due to rising complaints, site visits, and records-access disputes with counties; LAO noted the proposal would create ongoing General Fund costs. Several other departments presented budget change proposals. The State Council on Developmental Disabilities requested $730,000 General Fund ongoing to cover an interagency administrative support gap with DSS; LAO had no concerns. EMSA presented its department overview, said its AB 716 ambulance-rate report has been delayed after resources were reduced, and requested funding for disaster-response vehicle replacement, IT security assessment work, and additional HR/legal staff; members questioned delays, compliance, and the ongoing General Fund impact. The Department of Community Services and Development sought reappropriation of LIWIP funds and explained a new Proposition 4 process for continuing the farmworker housing component. The Department of Rehabilitation requested authority for $60 million in additional federal funds and 54 positions to meet growing vocational rehabilitation demand, with no General Fund impact. The Department of Child Support Services presented its budget and a supplemental report on full pass-through of child support collections. Members questioned why local agency funding was being restored despite declining caseloads, and staff explained that staffing costs have risen faster than caseload declines and that additional funding is needed to maintain service levels. The supplemental report estimated full pass-through would cost about $150 million General Fund annually, or about $80 million for a state-and-county portion, with $3 million to $5 million in automation costs. Finally, the Department of Public Health gave a broad overview of its $5.1 billion budget and its State of Public Health report, highlighting improved mortality and life expectancy, declining overdose deaths and STI rates, persistent racial and regional disparities, and increasing public health emergency demands. CDPH also warned that federal funding threats and policy changes are creating major uncertainty for state and local public health systems.

Transcript Highlights:

• Our organization works collaboratively.
• There has been a lot of collaboration.
• There has been a lot of collaboration.
• There has been a lot of collaboration.
• There are been a lot of collaboration.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• way I think this is the collaborative way I think this is the the<00:16:04.160><c> easiest</c><00:16
• </c><00:22:57.640><c> work</c> can't continue their collaborative work can't continue their collaborative
• on setting the agenda and collaboration on setting the agenda and figuring<00:31:31.639><c> out</c><
• </c><00:43:31.920><c> manner</c> working in a a very collaborative manner working in a a very collaborative
• </c><01:25:41.600><c> fashion</c> in a bipartisan collaborative fashion in a bipartisan collaborative

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The Well-Being Collaborative of Arizona is a statewide coalition of more than 650 members across 180
• Formed in response to rising burnout and workforce strain, the collaborative advances research, leadership
• development, and shared solutions. ...to rising burnout and workforce strain, the collaborative advances
• Through cross-sector partnerships and innovation, the collaborative is helping build a healthier and
• have here today with us on the floor Florence Sparrow, the Executive Director of the Well-Being Collaborative

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• By collaborating and supporting one another, we achieve great things and overcome challenges.
• By collaborating and supporting one another, we achieve great things and overcome any challenges.
• Yes, we each have our own unique perspectives and challenges, but when we collaborate, when we build
• Yes, we each have our own unique perspectives and challenges, but when we collaborate, when we build
• The nation has proven a record of collaborating with federal governments on issues related to border

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Arizona House and Senate held the joint protocol session for the 31st Annual Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day, opening with a tribal blessing, presentation of the colors, the national anthem, and the Pledge of Allegiance. House Speaker Steve Montenegro and Senate President Warren Petersen welcomed tribal leaders, elders, and guests, emphasizing the importance of government-to-government collaboration, tribal sovereignty, and the role of Arizona’s 22 federally recognized tribes in issues such as water, energy, infrastructure, public safety, and economic development. The tribal address was delivered by Fort Mojave Chairman Timothy Williams, who focused heavily on Colorado River water rights, drought, climate change, and the need to include tribes in any future river management framework as current guidelines expire. He also discussed tribal economic development, education, public safety, border security, and the importance of protecting culture, language, land, and water. Thana Autumn Nation Chairman Verlin Jose similarly stressed unity, tribal sovereignty, border issues, water stewardship, and the economic impact of tribal gaming, arguing that tribes should be full partners in state and federal policy discussions and opposing a fixed border wall. Dr. Laura Tohi of the Navajo Nation gave a poetry reading and spoke about her background, the importance of language and oral tradition, and her role as Arizona State Poet Laureate. Her poems centered on food, water, weaving, and homeland. The session concluded with closing remarks from legislative leaders thanking participants for their perspectives and contributions, and the joint protocol session was dissolved. No votes or formal legislative actions were taken.