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• events. ...all these areas that have been left in the dark during fire events.
• For geography and economics make telecommunications service a challenge to provide.
• $200 just for basic service.
• And for this... ...or even $200 just for basic service.
• for rural Californians so that they have affordable telephone service.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• and police but excludes fire and police.
• This would just allow for deficiency warrants for non-fire emergencies using the Department of Lands
• assets, so floods, clearing roadways after fires, that kind of thing.
• and police but excludes fire and police is there a reason for that representative boyle thank you mr
• emergencies using the department of land assets so floods clearing roadways after fires that kind of

Keywords: 989, all

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• We're going to go kind of rapid fire. We've left the slides for everyone to peruse afterward.
• Also, separations are down, so we’re in this kind of jobless boom, low-hire, low-fire situation.
• But we still have inflation in services.
• You know, we did see a number of industry sectors reporting positive gains led by the health care services
• baby boomers age into the 65-and-older age category and continue to demand additional health care services

Summary: The Finance Advisory Committee met for its January session to review Arizona revenue and economic conditions ahead of the budget process. JLBC staff presented the January baseline, noting projected positive cash balances through FY 2029 and about $577 million to $578 million in discretionary capacity, but also highlighting major unfunded items not included in the baseline, including federal tax conformity costs, ongoing one-time spending for state employee health insurance and school facility repairs, and administrative costs tied to H.R. 1. Staff also reviewed revenue trends by category, saying FY26 general fund revenues were running above forecast overall, with strength in retail, restaurants and bars, and individual income tax payments, while contracting and utility-related collections were weaker or flat. They also compared JLBC and executive revenue assumptions and discussed the executive’s proposed revenue changes, including border reimbursement assumptions, sports betting tax changes, data center-related tax and fee proposals, and other non-general fund measures. A major topic was income tax conformity with recent federal tax law changes. Staff explained that current Department of Revenue forms assume “straight conformity,” but the governor’s proposal and vetoed SB 1106 do not fully match those forms, creating possible amendment and timing issues for taxpayers and the department if the legislature adopts a different policy. Members also discussed the difficulty of forecasting revenues amid volatile monthly collections and uncertainty over how much of the current revenue strength will persist in the second half of the fiscal year. Danny Court of Elliott Pollack gave a broader national and state economic outlook, arguing that the U.S. has avoided recession despite several warning indicators, largely because of AI and data center investment, while employment growth has softened and inflation remains above the Fed’s target. He said Arizona remains relatively resilient, with strong population and job pipelines, but faces housing affordability constraints, slowing employment growth, and a more concentrated population forecast in the Phoenix area. Panelists generally agreed that Arizona remains in better shape than many states, though they cautioned that job growth is slowing, population estimates may be revised, and budget and revenue forecasts should be treated carefully given uncertainty in the data. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• Natural Resources and Regulatory Services is back in session.
• and An investigative services team, which is a small team of cleat certified officers, helps agricultural
• to drive economic growth and enhance public awareness of Oklahoma's agricultural industry through service
• And you know, we haven't fired anybody or let anybody go.
• But from a public service standpoint, it may be warranted. But again, we it won't pay for itself.

Keywords: 914, all

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• He demonstrated a fierce love for the city and selfless service.
• He served on the building committee for two of the city's most critical projects: the West End Fire Station

Keywords: 1212, all

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• removing barriers for under-resourced communities and preventing backlogs like abandoned properties or fire
• for rural Texas, enabling towns to act fast and maintain livability as growth strains municipal services
• It also standardizes terms of service at 6 years and aligns rules for vacancies, removals, and reimbursements

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• removing barriers for under-resourced communities and preventing backlogs like abandoned properties or fire
• for rural Texas, enabling towns to act fast and maintain livability as growth strains municipal services
• It also standardizes terms of service at six years and aligns responsibilities. ...rules for vacancies

Bills: SB1346, SB1376, SB2075, SB2167, SB2864

Keywords: lottery, prohibited sales, winning tickets, sales agents, license revocation, code enforcement, training requirements, supervision, registered officer, occupations code, advisory boards, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, public members, occupational regulations, professional standards, massage therapy, licensing, human trafficking, regulation, Occupations Code

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• service and to paramedic service in an attempt to help the citizens of that area.
• And it's not a fire truck. It's a van, actually.” “And it's not a fire truck. It's a van, actually.
• They also do conflict resolution, mental health services, and a number of vital services.
• are getting quality services and are getting the level of service that they deserve for the money and
• are getting quality services and are getting the level of service that they deserve for the money and

Summary: The House Budget Committee met with a quorum and began by taking up a series of budget bills and committee substitutes, including House Bills 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013, which were laid over. The chair then walked members through a committee amendment package, explaining a mix of technical corrections, fund swaps, and adjustments involving highway patrol fringe costs, summary budget timing, rural health care, the CCBHO FMAP correction, and marijuana-fund reallocations. Members adopted the chair’s decrease amendments and later adopted the corresponding increase amendments, including partial restoration for Care to Learn, a Title I grant language change, an Overpass and Seymour road project, technical corrections for DPS and health-related items, and restorations for Jordan Valley and FQHC substance abuse funding. After a brief recess for session and lunch, the committee returned to House Bill 2 and began considering member amendments. On House Bill 2, the committee adopted Representative Lewis’s amendment making the curriculum transparency and parent portal item a pilot program, and Representative Davidson’s amendment adding $2 million in federal Child Care and Development Block Grant funds for One-Time Wonder School. Representative Steinhoff’s attempt to shift funding from Missouri Star Solutions and WorkKeys to the Success Ready Student Assessment failed, as did Representative Taylor’s proposal to move $1.2 million from career ladder to community college nursing programs. The committee then rejected Representative Steinhoff’s attempt to redirect Title I Innovation and Improvement Grant funds back to the governor’s recommendation, and later adopted Representative Steinhoff’s vocational rehabilitation amendment, which restored the department’s request and drew down additional federal matching funds. The committee also adopted Representative Hyne’s language amendment to allow flexibility between the MOQPK pre-K grant program and the Child Care Works tri-share program, though members discussed concerns about cross-bill flexibility and whether funds would actually be available. Representative Fogle’s amendment to require budget communications sent to committee chairs to also go to the full Budget Committee was defeated after members expressed concern about information overload and the difference between required distribution and requested information. The committee then took up a lengthy debate over Representative Fogle’s amendment to remove language barring Parents as Teachers participation for children already enrolled in public pre-K. Supporters argued the programs serve different purposes and that families should not be forced to choose between them, while opponents said the language was intended to prevent duplication of services and preserve resources for children without other options. After extensive discussion, the amendment failed. The committee continued with additional House Bill 2 amendments, but the transcript ends before final action on the remaining items.

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• contracts for specific services into a statewide contract.
• Specific services into a statewide contract.
• one statewide service contract that covers all of the level of services state employees need.
• service challenges that departments face every day.
• delivery and better services for Californians.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee 5 on State Administration held a May Revise hearing focused on state administration proposals, with the chair noting no actions would be taken and all items would remain open. The committee heard presentations on a range of budget proposals, including technical adjustments for the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement and the California Workforce Development Board, security and election-related funding for the Secretary of State, modernization and loan-backfill requests for the Department of Consumer Affairs, and multiple Employment Development Department updates covering EDD Next, UI and DI/PFL benefit estimates, workforce funding, and an EMT training reappropriation. Several items drew discussion from the LAO and committee members. The LAO generally supported technical or modernization items such as PERB’s implementation requests, GoServe’s College Corps adjustment, the Secretary of State’s security and HAVA grant items, and the Board of Pharmacy modernization proposal, but raised concerns about the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education’s proposed $10 million General Fund backfill and interest-free loan language. For EDD, the LAO flagged the size of the DI/PFL benefit adjustment and the unusual structure of the document management system proposal within EDD Next, while EDD said the changes reflected higher participation and benefit levels after SB 951 and ongoing modernization needs. The Department of Industrial Relations drew the most extensive questioning. It proposed funding for legal unit reclassifications, EAMS and Cal/OSHA data modernization, a new Cal/OSHA emerging technologies unit, a COYA reappropriation, and trailer bill changes requiring electronic payment of employer assessments and adjusting the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board timeline. Members pressed DIR on high vacancy rates, long wage theft and workers’ compensation backlogs, low collection rates for fines, and the need for clearer workload and outcome measures. DIR said the requests were intended to improve efficiency, support audits and corrective action plans, and better address emerging workplace risks, while the LAO said the workload drivers behind delays remain unclear. The hearing also included support for CalHR’s employee assistance program consolidation and CDT’s proposal to expand “Poppy,” a statewide generative AI assistant for state employees.

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• ,</c><00:31:02.240><c> they</c> people that fight our fires, they people that fight our fires, they maintain
• </c> provide valuable services to our state. provide valuable services to our state.
• It does cost something from service when in the year 2026 service when in the year 2026 you<00:32:31.919
• fire unions came<00:32:42.640><c> around</c><00:32:42.960><c> there.
• That's a a statement of the services.

Keywords: 916, all

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• He demonstrated a fierce love for the city and selfless service.
• He served on the building committee for two of the city's most critical projects, the West End Fire Station

Summary: The House began with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several committee reports. The Rules Committee recommended adoption of a series of congratulatory and honorary resolutions, including multiple Eagle Scout recognitions and a resolution honoring Bishop-elect Boudicke E. Azidi, Jr.; the House suspended the rules and adopted them. The House also suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow a petition by Joshua Tarski for legislation creating a Veteran Suicide Mortality Review and Prevention Council within the Executive Office of Veterans Services. The Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee reported several local bills for consideration, including measures on transparency in municipal health insurance, a means-tested senior property tax exemption in Reading, Holyoke mayoral vacancy and residency requirements, and a Linfield appropriation from the Gulf Enterprise Fund. After suspending Rule 7A, the House ordered these bills to a third reading. The House then passed to enactment a bill allowing retired police officers to serve as special police officers in Fairhaven, and passed to engrossment bills concerning the Affordable Housing Trust Fund in Egertown and maintenance of pre-employment physical examination records for public safety personnel in Quincy. The House also observed a moment of silent tribute for James McCauley, a former Newburyport Ward 5 city councilor remembered for his public service and civic involvement. Finally, the House adopted an order to meet the following Tuesday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned to an informal session.

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• As mentioned, Transportation Committee staff and Legislative Information Services are on hand should
• They all died in service to our country.
• The Medal of Fidelity license plate would be another way to recognize our service... ...them.
• The Medal of Fidelity license plate would be another way to recognize our service members.
• Thank you for your testimony, and thank you for your service.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held a hybrid hearing on 36 bills covering aviation, commercial vehicles, school buses, veterans license plates, and related transportation issues. Chair Jim Arciero and Senate Chair Brendan Crighton outlined the hearing procedures, then the committee heard testimony on a range of measures, including a bill to modernize alternative student transportation for vulnerable students such as those covered by McKinney-Vento, foster children, and students with disabilities; a bill on unmanned aerial systems that would define drones and restrict weaponization, interference with aircraft, and certain surveillance; and a bill addressing airplane noise and reporting at Beverly Regional Airport. Supporters of the student transportation bill argued it would update outdated school bus requirements while preserving safety standards, while drone-related testimony was split between sponsors and public safety advocates who supported stronger restrictions and industry representatives who warned the bills could conflict with federal law and harm legitimate commercial uses. The committee also heard testimony on workforce and school transportation bills. Representatives and industry witnesses supported a proposal to create a grant program and career outreach for the trucking industry, citing a persistent driver shortage and the importance of trucking to the state’s economy. Teamsters Local 170 supported a bill to ease unemployment job-search requirements for school bus drivers and monitors who are expected to return to work within a short period, saying the current rules create unnecessary burdens during summer layoffs. Another school transportation bill would create an under-the-hood exception for CDL licensing of school bus drivers; several chiropractors testified in support, saying they already perform DOT-style exams and should be explicitly authorized to do school bus driver medical certifications. Veterans-related testimony focused on license plate and disability-definition bills. Advocates supported a Medal of Fidelity license plate for Gold Star families and a separate bill to create an air medal plate. The Office of the Veteran Advocate testified in favor of revising the state’s definition of disabled veteran for RMV purposes, arguing the current language is tied to special monthly compensation categories and does not adequately reflect modern service-connected disabilities, including invisible wounds. The American Legion also urged clarification of the definition, while opposing a separate women veterans plate on the grounds that it could divide veterans unnecessarily. The committee took no votes during the hearing and ended with a motion to adjourn.

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• This is another Service Arizona touch.
• The next one is registered no labels party through Service Arizona.
• That's why you started seizing computers and interviewing people and firing people.
• I believe they get it from Access and Services Arizona, because we can prove that Service Arizona will
• But since it's already stamped Service Arizona, that creates another problem.

Bills: SB1037, SB1040, SB1259, SB1281

Keywords: elections, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security, internet connectivity, offline voting, chain of custody, polling place equipment, counting center, central counting center, election management system, EMS gateway, tabulation equipment, secretary of state, certification, decertification, HAVA, Help America Vote Act, ballot images, audit logs

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• Senators, we will now take up tab 16, CS for SB 1630 on Aging and Disability Services by Senator Graal
• I have also seen him raise money for Special Olympics, coordinate police and fire games.
• I have also seen him raise money for Special Olympics, coordinate police and fire games.
• This amendment extends the deadline for AHCA to adopt rules for memory care services licenses to June
• without obtaining a memory care services license.

Summary: The Committee on Fiscal Policy considered a long agenda of bills covering education, health, criminal justice, aging services, labor, and commemorative measures. Among the measures reported favorably were CS/SB 1062 creating Florida Speech and Debate Week and the Florida Debate Initiative; CS/SB 196 and CS/SB 864 establishing and protecting a Uterine Fibroid Research Database; CS/SB 432, as amended, adding restrictions on xylazine and nitrous oxide sales; CS/SB 1630 modernizing aging and disability services and guardianship oversight; SB 1112 on labor pool placement fees and registration; CS/SB 524 revising FDLE and medical examiner provisions; CS/SB 530 updating lottery operations; CS/SB 646 narrowing drug paraphernalia testing equipment exemptions to fentanyl, analogs, and xylazine; SB 676 strengthening animal cruelty penalties and the animal abuser database; CS/SB 1180 creating a recall process for community development district board members; CS/SB 800 increasing penalties for unlicensed engineering practice; CS/SB 1404 creating a memory care specialty license for assisted living facilities; SB 1072 creating an anti-Semitism task force; and CS/SB 1684 and CS/SB 1686 establishing and exempting records for a Parkinson’s Disease Registry. The committee also took up several high-profile commemorative bills. CS/SB 194, designating October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance, drew extensive public testimony both for and against, with supporters emphasizing civic engagement and free speech and opponents criticizing Kirk’s rhetoric and the appropriateness of a state honor. The bill was reported favorably after a recorded vote. SB 174, designating Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue in Miami-Dade County, also drew significant opposition testimony on similar grounds and was reported favorably. A late-file amendment to a related remembrance measure was withdrawn after discussion. Other bills, including the speech and debate, fibroid research, aging services, labor pool, animal cruelty, engineering, memory care, anti-Semitism, and Parkinson’s registry measures, were generally supported by agency, advocacy, or stakeholder testimony and advanced without major opposition. Several bills were amended before passage, including substitute or delete-all amendments on SB 432, SB 524, SB 646, SB 676, SB 1180, SB 800, and SB 1404. The committee repeatedly adopted amendments by voice vote and then reported the bills favorably by recorded roll call. The meeting ended with members requesting to be recorded on specific bills, followed by adjournment.

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• </c><03:06:59.840><c> to</c> singles out communication services to singles out communication services
• </c> against Services which are data services against Services which are data services that<03:10:54.239
• </c> of um the CST the communication Services of um the CST the communication Services tax<03:22:36.600
• We believe if you get rid of the communications services tax, that like before the communications services
• We believe if you get rid of the communications services tax, that like before the communications services

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on HB 135, introduced by Representative Michael Harrington. He said the bill would codify a portion of the New Hampshire Constitution to bar New Hampshire businesses from being required to collect sales or use taxes for other states unless Congress mandates it, arguing that the U.S. Supreme Court’s Wayfair decision created an onerous compliance burden for businesses. He described the patchwork of state and local sales tax rules, thresholds, and product exemptions as extremely complex and said the bill was intended to push the issue back toward Congress and the courts. Members questioned whether the bill’s reference to a “foreign government” would apply to other U.S. states, whether the proposal would conflict with the Supremacy Clause, and whether it would create standing for businesses to challenge Wayfair. Harrington responded that “foreign government” meant any government other than New Hampshire, that he believed the state could challenge the decision in court by passing a law contrary to Wayfair, and that businesses were already being harmed by compliance costs. Some members raised concerns about whether the bill was an unfunded mandate or simply a private compliance burden, and Harrington argued that the state itself would not be collecting the taxes, but businesses would still face recordkeeping and administrative costs. Sam Garland of the Department of Justice then testified. He said the department was not taking a formal position on the bill, but offered technical comments. Garland acknowledged that Wayfair created significant compliance burdens and noted that states have become somewhat more uniform, with all states now having a $100,000 economic nexus threshold, though not all use the 200-transaction threshold and local tax variation remains substantial. He said the department’s concerns were legal, describing the issue as uncharted constitutional territory involving both vertical and horizontal federalism. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing.

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• grocery stores, particularly in our low-income neighborhoods. ...limited access to full-service grocery
• It is a place where neighbors can walk to family-run grocery stores, restaurants, and essential services
• The requirement for the Department of General Services to approve ensures projects move forward with
• I mentor other food service directors in small and large districts throughout California.
• I mentor other food service directors in small and large districts throughout California.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So, Administrative Services has testified in the past in support of it.
• </c><01:57:03.199><c> It</c> medical services incident report. It medical services incident report.
• Fire Marshal Tumi.
• </c> with fire marshall. I know who you Yeah. with fire marshall. I know who you Yeah.
• Fire Marshall Tumi. code and from Mr. Fire Marshall Tumi.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• It never got used because the mine fired up before the extension. So, this is an insurance policy.
• I know it sounds strange, but my airline, which is regional jet service for Delta, was so small in the
• So does the spouse that works at the police department or works at the school or works for the fire department
• works</c><00:23:11.919><c> for</c><00:23:12.159><c> the</c><00:23:12.640><c> uh</c><00:23:12.799><c> fire
• </c> or works for the uh fire department. or works for the uh fire department.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• In recognition of her character, her leadership, and service, Leia has been nominated by the Boys and
• In recognition of her character, her leadership, and service, Leia has been nominated by the Boys and
• , Leia has been leadership, and service, Leia has been nominated<00:24:05.800><c> by</c><00:24:05.920
• Through her Keystone Club, she has led and supported impactful service efforts, from organizing a fall
• Strong support and permission and service and comments to the journal.

Bills: HR209, SB3131, SB2494, SB2447, SB2727, SB2145, SB2143, HR22, HCR22, HR97, HCR105, HR138, HCR146, HCR16, HCR35, HCR40, HR3, HCR4, HR161, HCR171, HR109, HCR117, HR33, HCR33, HR141, HCR149, HR190, HCR200, HR193, HCR203, HR194, HCR204, HR196, HCR206, HR197, HCR207, HR191, HCR201, HR12, HCR10, HR148, HCR157, HR184, HCR194, HR195, HCR205, HR192, HCR202, HR173, HCR183, HR179, HCR189, HR181, HCR191, HR21, HCR21, HR23, HCR24, HR60, HCR66, HR113, HCR121, HR145, HCR153, HR74, HCR82, HR77, HCR85, HR90, HCR98, HR27, HCR36, HR165, HCR175, HR187, HCR197, HR5, HCR6, SB2054

Keywords: entertainment, comedy, youth wellness, cultural identity, Hawaiian culture, mental health, public service, job title, administrative assistant, executive assistant, state personnel, civil service, modernization, employment standards, bribery, corruption, statute of limitations, public servant, criminal justice, campaign finance

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• Bubon on her retirement after 21 years of dedicated service to the town of Sturbridge.
• exempting the positions of police lieutenant and police sergeant in the town of Leicester from the civil service
• exempting the positions of police lieutenant and police sergeant in the city of Leicester from the civil service
• certain park and a certain field space in South Boston, section...; and an act authorizing the Dalton Fire

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a resolution congratulating Jean M. Bubon on her retirement after 21 years of service to the town of Sturbridge. The chamber then took up several House bills and a House amendment to Senate No. 2916 on campaign finance reporting for statewide ballot questions; the Senate voted not to concur in the House amendment and requested a committee of conference, with conferees appointed. The Senate passed to be engrossed a series of local bills, including measures concerning police civil service exemptions in Leicester, town administrator powers in Carlisle, transfer of land in Marion, property tax classifications in Watertown, and a disability pension matter for Ms. Rodriguez in Springfield, which was amended on the floor before passage. It also adopted an amendment to a Belmont alcohol licensing bill to clarify seating requirements as otherwise permitted by law, then passed that bill to be engrossed. The Senate recognized the Seekonk High School Varsity Baseball Team for winning the Division 4 state championship, with remarks praising the team, coaches, and families. It also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer a Plymouth lease petition to the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. Finally, the Senate enacted two bills—one dedicating park and field space in South Boston and another allowing the Dalton Fire District to continue employing an interim fire chief—and then adopted an order to meet again in formal session the following Wednesday at 1 p.m. before adjourning.