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• At the request of the author, I request unanimous consent to withdraw AB 898, Brian, from engrossing
• At the request of the authors, please remove the following bills from the consent calendar: Item 63,
• They have traveled all the way from Gumsan County, Republic of Korea, to be here today.
• On that day, Contra Costa County lost more than a dedicated public servant.
• He is an example that inspired not just me, but many others in Contra Costa County.

Summary: The Assembly convened without a quorum, completed the roll call, and then proceeded with the day’s business after a prayer, pledge, and a moment of silence for victims of the Texas flooding. Procedural motions suspended several rules to allow committee notices, guest seating, and the withdrawal of AB 898 back to the Senate. Members also made several guest introductions, including family members, interns, and scouting troop visitors. On the floor, AB 1416 by Assembly Member Ta, a taxation bill, was concurred in with Senate technical amendments by a 60-0 vote. ACR 1, designating October 23 as Korean Ginseng Day, was adopted by voice vote after supportive remarks highlighting Korean culture and the health benefits of ginseng; 62 coauthors were added without objection. The Assembly also heard SB 119, the budget-related human services trailer bill, with extensive debate over CalWORKs, CalFresh, child welfare reporting, and housing/homelessness programs. Supporters framed it as a needed anti-poverty and safety-net measure, while opponents criticized it as expanding dependency and failing to address fraud and work requirements. SB 119 passed on a 54-11 vote. The second-day consent calendar, including AJR 16 on the Tijuana River, was adopted 71-0, and the remaining consent items AJR 15 and SB 765 were also adopted 71-0. The session concluded with adjournments in memory of Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover, followed by announcements of upcoming committee hearings and the next floor session before adjournment until July 10 at 9 a.m.

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• Two of the ones in Kear, in Dunn County, now have also moved north.
• We don't want to get Burke County and Divide County in a situation.
• There was authority that you had provided for us to do an allocation.
• So we include the status of all of the different loan authorizations.
• During the legislative session, you authorized them for FTE positions, and then also authorized the transfer

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Budget Section Leadership Division met with a quorum and approved the March 18 minutes. The committee first heard an update from the Petroleum Council on oil and gas activity in North Dakota. Ron Ness said production is expected to remain relatively flat at just under 1.2 million barrels per day, with efficiency gains and longer laterals helping offset lower rig counts. He discussed oil and gas prices, gas taxation, flaring concerns, northward movement of drilling activity, and the importance of new infrastructure and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) pilots. Members asked about gas taxation, natural gas liquids, pipeline impacts, and the outlook for Continental and other operators. Ness said the industry is likely to remain steady rather than see a major ramp-up or decline. Matt Pearl of the State Tax Department then explained the federal “big beautiful bill” and its effect on North Dakota income tax collections. He said the law extends or makes permanent several federal provisions and creates temporary deductions for seniors, tips, overtime, and auto loan interest, with the biggest state impact coming from the standard deduction increase and business tax changes. He revised earlier estimates downward, saying the net cash impact on state collections is likely in the $30 million to $35 million range after accounting for business prepayments and one-time FY25 oilfield transaction effects. Committee members asked which provisions apply to standard versus itemized returns. OMB staff gave a detailed update on major capital projects and facility funding. Topics included Capitol grounds improvements such as 18th-floor renovations, wayfinding, seating, lighting, tree management, and restroom and lobby upgrades; security work at the governor’s residence, which has been delayed by the discovery of human remains; and space reconfiguration efforts in Bismarck-Mandan to reduce leases and create shared offices and conference rooms. They also reported on the State Facility Maintenance Fund, including roof, window, boiler, and kitchen projects at state facilities, and on the state hospital project in Jamestown, which remains on budget and on schedule for substantial completion in winter 2027 and opening in spring 2028. OMB also updated the committee on the Minot North Central State Office Building, the use of federal State Fiscal Recovery Funds, and the status of legislative intent and trust fund reports, including school aid turnback, the school construction loan program, the Foundation Aid Stabilization Fund, the Legacy Fund, and the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund. The committee ended by discussing future agenda items, including government efficiency, cash management, Bank of North Dakota lines of credit, and the rural health transformation program, and then adjourned.

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• We do not have a water authority.
• We do not have a water authority.
• If legislative authorization were suspended... ...months.
• If legislative authorization were suspended, NMFA expects that would shrink to about six months.
• was added because all authority would be with the Water Trust Board.

Keywords: 996, all

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• I would like to recognize the senior senator from Jackson County, my vice chair, to handle the bill.
• ,</c><00:13:16.480><c> they</c> mentioned earlier in some counties, they mentioned earlier in some counties
• </c> or of the bill rather are authorizing or of the bill rather are authorizing language<00:19:45.919
• </c><00:24:02.720><c> They</c> airport authorities to do the same.
• They airport authorities to do the same.

Keywords: Ports and Marine Resources - Room 216, 30 January, 2026; 11:00 AM, 925, all

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• There are seven Democratic-authored bills and five Republican-authored bills.
• </c> uh there are seven Democratic authored uh there are seven Democratic authored bills<00:03:47.599
• 00:03:49.120><c> bills</c> bills and five Republican authored bills bills and five Republican authored
• <00:14:02.680><c> or</c> author or author or testifier<00:14:04.560><c> senatori</c><00:14:05.440><c>
• </c> just over 2,000 people in Brown County just over 2,000 people in Brown County thank<00:38:52.599

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• that Hockley and Waller County.
• Mentioned earlier is windstorm coverage along the coast in the 14 coastal counties.
• Insurers of last resort, so Tua is required to ride on the coast, the 14 coastal counties.
• Uh, this request for unexpended balance authority has been included in recommendations.
• So we have a request for some additional staff and appropriation authority there.

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• The author of the state's legacy omnibus bill details some of the changes you can expect to see.
• Well, one thing it manages to do is there's no county shifts.
• </c><00:06:32.960><c> So</c> it does is there's no county shifts.
• So it does is there's no county shifts.
• That's just a way to the counties.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• For example, Bexar County, y'all are based out of Fort Mabry here in Austin? Yes, sir. Okay.
• offices, and other county Veteran One Stop Shops across the state of Texas.
• Veteran County Service Officers, and I also want to mention with the Veteran County Service Officers,
• Not every county has a County Veterans Service Officer, but over 220 do, and we work with our partners
• National Association of County Veterans Service Organizations, just to name some.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• When an individual submits a permit as required by the city or county to operate a licensed child care
• center, the city or county must inform the applicant that DCYF publishes this resource guide and provides
• way to Pierce County.
• The bill before you expands that authority to allow school districts of the borrowing fund.
• You have to get authority from OSPI to do this. This is not, that's why I interpret this.

Bills: SB6078, SB6089, SB5859, SB5861, SB6065, SB5956, SB5901

Keywords: SB 6078, child care, childcare, daycare, licensed child care provider, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, DCYF, prelicensing, licensing support, resource guide, child care center, family home child care, family home provider, outdoor nature-based child care, school-age child care, early learning, provider application, local permit notice, city permit, county permit

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• that can deliver projects on time so riders in Boston and Charleston and in your hometown or home county
• , Dutchess County, County, have better, safer service.
• As a former County Executive of Dutchess County, New York, and as a member of Congress, he has demonstrated
• Effective and appropriately tailored within the confines of the regulator's statutory authority.
• I've had the privilege of serving at every level of government, local, county, state, and federal.

Keywords: financial regulations, SEC, Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Transit Administration, nominees, Empowering Main Street in America Act, capital formation, economic growth

Summary: The committee meeting focused on several nominees within key financial institutions, including discussions surrounding the SEC, the Federal Transit Administration, and the Comptroller of the Currency. Notable dialogue included concerns over regulatory balance, with various members emphasizing a need to streamline regulations to foster innovation while ensuring accountability and safety for investors. The importance of the proposed 'Empowering Main Street in America Act' was highlighted as a means to facilitate access to capital for small businesses, underlining the current administration's approach towards financial regulations.

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• </c><00:36:18.880><c> a</c> Brown urging Congress to authorize a Brown urging Congress to authorize a
• </c> regarding Madison County, BR pending. regarding Madison County, BR pending.
• </c> regarding Talapusa County. B pending. regarding Talapusa County. B pending.
• </c> regarding Talapusa County. regarding Talapusa County.
• The same thing with the counties.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then approved the prior journal and allowed bills and committee reports to be introduced throughout the day. The chamber received multiple committee reports, including favorable reports on several finance and taxation bills, confirmations, local bills, and a series of resolutions. The Senate also confirmed several appointments to higher education and university boards, including Nicholas J. Balden, Jennifer Wit, Ronnie Stalworth, and Rex Reynolds, using long or previous roll calls as applicable. The Senate adopted a special order calendar that set up floor consideration of several bills, including measures on physician assistants, seafood/aquaculture, motor vehicles, campaign practices, property insurance and energy reduction, child custody, and school bus drivers. During debate on the special order calendar, Senator Smitherman raised concern that no bills on the calendar were sponsored by minority members, noting a prior understanding that minority-sponsored bills should be represented; Senator Wagner responded that the calendar was prepared based on legislation rather than sponsor party, and the exchange ended with an agreement to continue moving forward. The Senate then adopted the special order calendar and began taking up the listed bills. On the special order calendar, the Senate advanced House Bill 156 on physician assistant compacts, House Bill 277 on seafood/aquaculture tastings, and House Bill 42 on motor vehicles, with supporters describing each as consumer-friendly or supportive of industry. The chamber also considered local legislation, including bills for Madison, Tallapoosa, and Shelby counties; House Bill 337 for Madison County was amended and carried over, while House Bills 490, 491, and 493 passed after roll-call votes. Throughout the meeting, the Senate also adopted several commendatory and memorial resolutions, including measures honoring individuals, recognizing organizations and events, and naming a highway, with most adopted by voice vote and no recorded opposition.

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• They have board removal authority.
• County districts with the greatest percentage increases were Robertson County, Warren, Spencer, Scott
• ><c> greatest</c> County districts with the greatest County districts with the greatest percentage<00
• </c> Jefferson and Kenton counties. Jefferson and Kenton counties.
• Um there may be some authority.

Keywords: Meeting start 00:00:09 Roll call 00:00:24 Election of Co-Chairs 00:01:11 Office of Education Accountability Annual Report 00:04:41 Office of Education Accountability District Data Profiles, School Year 2024 00:23:50 Update from the Education Professional Standards Board 00:58:19 Adjournment 01:08:00, 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee opened its first meeting with roll call and procedural business, including elections of co-chairs. The House elected Representative Truett as House co-chair, and the Senate elected Senator Denine as Senate co-chair. After the organizational votes, the committee heard the Office of Educational Accountability’s annual report, beginning with Brian Jones and Deborah Nelson describing OEA’s investigations and research divisions and recent staffing turnover. On the investigations side, OEA said it handled complaints only when submitted in writing and generally opened cases only when it had enough facts to evaluate. Jones reported complaint volume declined from 805 in 2023 to 738 in 2024, with 325 in the first half of the current year. He outlined the kinds of matters OEA investigates, including school-based council issues, open meetings, board eligibility, nepotism, conflicts of interest, certification, activity funds, and surplus property, while noting that routine personnel matters, bullying, child interviews, and cases tied to litigation are generally handled locally or referred elsewhere. He also said OEA refers special education, assessment/testing, discrimination, and serious misconduct matters to the appropriate agencies, and that he did not see a need for statutory changes to improve OEA’s work, though he said cases should move more quickly. The research division presentation focused on OEA’s district data profiles and annual research agenda. Nelson explained that OEA reviews KDE-reported data and underlying datasets to verify accuracy, analyze trends, and produce reports for the General Assembly. She highlighted 2024 publications on district governance models and student achievement, and said this year’s agenda includes district data profiles, student discipline analysis, and a review of early childhood regional training centers. She also noted OEA received an NCSL notable document award for its 2023 staffing shortages report, its 10th such award. Sabrina Smith then walked through the district data profiles, which compile demographic, staffing, finance, and performance data for all 171 districts, plus statewide and comparative data. She noted changes in the report format, the continued availability of an online interactive version, and several trends: adjusted average daily attendance declined statewide from 2015 to 2024; the counselor-to-student ratio has improved but has not yet reached the statutory goal of one counselor per 250 students; the share of teachers moving from rank three to rank two has declined; special education identification has risen from 13% to 16%; and starting teacher salaries vary widely by district, with Kentucky’s average starting salary around $40,000 ranking near the bottom compared with surrounding states and the nation. Members asked about the history of the research division and whether the paper copies of the district profiles would continue, and staff said the printed versions would continue unless legislators asked otherwise.

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• The court has the authority to hear a case.
• The court has the authority to hear a case.
• I thought the author isn't here. We're going to leave it pending anyway. That sounds good.
• I'll wait for the author and I'll ask him questions.
• and Travis County, since I'm a resident here.

Bills: SB 390, SB 1197, SB 1271

Keywords: veteran-owned businesses, state contracting, historically underutilized business, economic opportunity, small business, economic development, veterans, certification, Texas legislation, unmanned aircraft, spaceport, criminal offense, aviation regulations, airspace safety, military installations, concurrent jurisdiction, governor's approval, state agency, land acquisition, Veteran Affairs

Summary: The meeting of the Committee on Veteran Affairs addressed several significant bills aimed at supporting veterans and their businesses. Among the bills discussed was SB390, which seeks to expand the definition of historically underutilized businesses to include all veteran-owned businesses, regardless of disability status. This change aims to create a more equitable economic landscape for veterans and to foster their participation in state procurement opportunities. The committee heard strong testimony supporting this initiative, emphasizing the importance of providing veterans with fair chances in business development.

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• </c><00:23:04.640><c> over</c> entities to have sort of authority over entities to have sort of authority
• . >> Mhm. >> And when you look at um between Carol County and Kas County, uh there are unique things
• </c> counties. Mhm. counties. Mhm.
• c><00:44:28.400><c> there</c><00:44:28.640><c> are</c> County and Kas County, uh there are County and
• I represent towns in both Strafford County and Belknap County, and Strafford County loves to pass a hat

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Within the environmental silo, this includes reductions in excess federal budget authority and reduction
• Within the environmental silo, this includes reductions in excess federal budget authority and reduction
• “The first issue provides for 14 FTEs and a total of $3.3 million in trust fund authority for two new
• Seventy-seven million is recommended for fiscally constrained counties.
• Currently, the state has 29 fiscally constrained counties.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• “Now, with due respect to the supporter, the author of this, or co-author of this measure, I do know
• I rise as a proud co-author of SB 417.
• Members, this is for co-authors. All members vote who desire to vote.
• We'll first take up item 96 for the purpose of adding co-authors.
• There are 63 co-authors added.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• For example, I think in Santa Clara County, one of the counties I represent, they will pay for people
• So the first thing I will just highlight is I myself live in Alameda as an Alameda County resident.
• We do have, with respect to enforcement capabilities, our enforcement authority broadly falls into two
• The law does not give us the authority to deny Watch University after Clock University was shut down,
• or shut down improperly, so that's what we are asking for authority to do going forward.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I was in foster care from the age of six until I aged out at 18 in Hillsborough County.
• When I was living in Hillsborough County, I received the foster youth independence voucher.
• I didn't learn until a Florida Youth Shine meeting that the voucher is only available in 11 counties.
• Senators, this bill authorizes specific health care practitioners.
• Senators, this bill authorizes specific health care practitioners.

Summary: The committee met to consider a large agenda of health and human services bills, moving quickly because of a two-hour time limit. Early measures reported favorably included SB 976 on challenges to court-appointed psychologists in family law cases, SB 306 on Medicaid provider network access and after-hours availability, and SB 584 on housing supports for college students and youth in extended foster care. SB 1412 on home health regulation modernization also passed, with one support appearance from the Home Care Association. Members then approved several bills focused on research and care delivery, including SB 1800 creating a Parkinson’s disease research consortium at USF with an adopted amendment adding academic medical centers, SB 524 adding Duchenne muscular dystrophy to newborn screening, SB 1156 revising a Medicaid home health aide program for medically fragile children, and SB 1490 transferring and redesigning the managed care program for critically ill children. SB 1174 on foster home licensure transfers, SB 1620 implementing mental health and substance use commission recommendations, SB 1568 revising e-prescribing exemptions, and SB 788 on veterans nursing home beds were also reported favorably. The committee had more extensive debate on SB 1270, the Department of Health agency package, which included provisions on vaccination status, medical marijuana background screening, licensing and compact issues, and sovereign immunity for volunteer dental workers; it passed after an amendment and several members voiced concerns about patient treatment and “voting power” language. SB 1606 on patient access to records drew strong opposition from providers and health information professionals over privacy, HIPAA, and administrative burdens; it was initially reported unfavorably, then reconsidered and ultimately passed after a motion to reconsider. Other bills reported favorably included SB 1736 on insulin administration by direct support professionals and relatives, SB 1808 on patient refunds from providers, SB 1842 on referral disclosure of network status, SB 1354 on behavioral health managing entity oversight, SB 1768 on stem cell therapies with informed consent requirements, and SPB 7032 on presumptive Medicaid eligibility for permanently disabled individuals, which was submitted and reported as a committee bill. The meeting ended after all agenda items were handled and the committee adjourned.

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• Louis County.
• They are in the thousands, but when I compare Ramsey County, Washington County, Maplewood, and Woodbury
• They are in the thousands, but when I compare Ramsey County, Washington County, Maplewood, and Woodbury
• Um letting me come on as a co-author.
• </c> fact that um this credit is authorized fact that um this credit is authorized up<00:54:25.480><c

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We've been meeting with the various counties; after today, we'll have met with eight of the 10 counties
• We've been meeting with the various counties; after today, we'll have met with eight of the 10 counties
• You know, when you've seen one county, you've seen one county in terms of things, and so you need to
• You know, when you've seen one county, you've seen one county in terms of things, and so you need to
• RSA 329 sits within the authority of the RSA 329 sits within the authority of the off<01:44:53.040><c

Keywords: 1191, senate, all