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• Speaker, about that mine is that... ...is that Freeport is a very community-driven enterprise that works
• municipal restrictions on certain battery-charged fences with alarm systems located outside of areas zoned
• exclusively for residential use, amending a section of the NMSA 1978 regarding county and municipal zoning
• municipal restrictions on certain battery-charged fences with alarm systems located outside of areas zoned
• exclusively for residential use, amending a section of the NMSA 1978 regarding county and municipal zoning

Bills: HM3 , HM11 , HM14 , HM15 , HM18 , HM21 , HB10 , HB11 , HB12 , HB13 , HB14 , HB31 , HB50

Keywords: nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial

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• especially as we talk about affordable housing and other types of developments within the coastal zone
• know that the fire marshal is updating, releasing updated maps that then. identify the highest hazard zones
• We're also, and the governor's directed us to advance what's called Zone Zero, which is really the next
• particularly for, for example, fixed income seniors. that have lived in their homes for some time, so zone
• I'm Rachel Moller on behalf of Rural Community Assistance Corporation and Self Help Enterprises combined

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It also extends the R&D tax rise zone.
• zones, including expanding eligibility and clarifying that certain businesses may concurrently claim
• RISE zone and ...may concurrently claim RISE zone and enterprise zone property tax credits.
• And so in this case, for the school, you need a warrant to enter these necessary school zones.
• But it sounds like we're making every state property a deportation-free zone.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Friday, March 20, 2026, 960, senate, all

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• This authorizes DOT to designate airport special district zones within airports statewide.
• The entire perimeter of the property line would be the special district zone. >> Okay.
• And then the second question I have is in terms of special district zones.
• I don't know if we're required as zones.
• </c><00:55:31.839><c> Uh</c> Simone Petri Enterprises. Okay. Naomi QAC in support.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Transportation heard several bills, beginning with SB 2010, which would authorize impoundment of motor vehicles for certain alleged or committed traffic violations. The Department of Transportation supported the bill, while the Department of the Attorney General asked for clarification in section 4 on who could seek remedies and what remedies would be available. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the measure, citing unclear officer-initiated impound criteria, potential strain on judicial or administrative resources, and concerns about hardship for families and indigent owners; the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office supported the bill with amendments, saying it should be limited to traffic offenses and could serve as an alternative to fines or imprisonment. The chair then recessed before moving to the next items. The committee next heard SB 2527 on commercial driver licensing, which would require state and county firefighters exempt from CDL requirements to be subject to an alcohol and substance abuse policy equivalent to or stronger than federal DOT standards. DOT, the Department of Human Resources Development, county officials, and the Hawaiʻi Firefighters Association all indicated support. SB 2697, which would prohibit driving on roadway shoulders except in limited circumstances, also drew DOT support, with the Attorney General, judiciary, and others submitting comments. SB 2812, requiring driver license applicants to be tested on the dangers larger vehicles pose to pedestrians and bicyclists, was supported by DOT but opposed by the Public Defender, who argued the excessive-speeding portion was too broad for first offenses and that the DUI-related language was unnecessary because DUI relicensing already requires re-examination. SB 291, clarifying that drivers whose licenses were revoked for certain alcohol-related offenses must undergo re-examination before relicensing, received DOT support. The committee then took up SB 3044, which would remove references to pedestrian countdown timers and the requirement that pedestrians begin crossing before the timer starts. DOT opposed the bill, but Hawaiʻi Appleseed supported it, arguing the current rule is confusing and can lead to citations even when pedestrians can safely cross. The Department of Health submitted late comments emphasizing the importance of pedestrian-friendly infrastructure and physical activity, and the chair noted the split in testimony. Finally, SB 2995 proposed a zero-emissions rideshare rebate program funded by a rideshare fee and administered by DOT. Earthjustice strongly supported the bill, describing it as a fee-and-rebate structure to help rideshare drivers transition to zero-emissions vehicles. A witness for Tom Yamachika suggested that if the state wants to tax ridesharing, it should amend existing tax law instead of creating a new chapter, but the bill’s supporters said DOT was better suited to administer the rebate program and that similar models exist in California and Washington. The committee also heard SB 3153, which would authorize DOT to designate airport special district zones at airports statewide to improve security and enforcement; DOT’s airports deputy director supported the measure, saying it would clarify jurisdiction and help address trespassing and hazards, and senators asked about boundaries, mapping, and coordination with the Attorney General. No votes were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• Office of the Courts, but information is not available for the Attorney General, Department of Enterprise
• bill is Substitute Senate Bill 6026, requiring that certain cities allow residential uses in areas zoned
• It authorizes cities to use more than 20% of zoned areas outside of a station area if they provide a
• also clarifies some of the existing exemptions in the bill with regard to main streets, industrial zones
• Substitute Senate Bill 6026 concerns residential development in commercial and mixed-use zones.

Bills: SB6147 , SB6082 , SB5862 , SB5882 , SB6323 , SB6346 , SB6162 , SB6256 , SB6220 , SB5650 , SB6343 , SB6113 , SB6211 , SB6114 , SB5898 , SB6347 , SB6244 , SB5868 , SB5762 , SB5988 , SB6194 , SB6246 , SB6223 , SB6052 , SB5828 , SB5954 , SB5963 , SB5909 , SGA9306

Committee: Senate Ways & Means

Keywords: grocery establishments, closure notice, consumer rights, local businesses, student financial aid, financial aid fraud, higher education, college enrollment fraud, fictitious students, ghost students, enrollment fraud, aid integrity, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, AI fraud, fraud prevention, Washington State, legislative audit, JLARC, full-time equivalent

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• The majority of the land is already zoned IAL. The original bond was for $8.5 million.
• , John Winter, Leland Park, North KOA Community Resource, Kala Medical Herb Farm, Botell Hawaii Enterprises
• Farm in Farm in support<00:45:16.800><c> botell</c><00:45:17.280><c> Hawaii</c><00:45:17.559><c> Enterprises
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Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 1061 on digital equity. Testimony was strongly supportive, including from Rosie Davis of the Maui County Area Health Education Center, who said Molokai and Maui need better digital access for telehealth and clinic services. Members discussed whether the bill should be consolidated with other digital broadband measures and asked about funding; the chair noted the draft used general funds but said federal money was now available for the navigator program. The committee later recommended SB 1061 be passed with an SD1, technical amendments, and an effective date of July 1, 2050, with members voting aye. The committee then heard SB 135 on macadamia nut labeling. Hawaiian Host Group and several supporters argued the bill would help align the industry around a processing solution and support growers and jobs, while the MacNut Association and Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company opposed it, saying the state lacks enough processing infrastructure and that existing law already covers labeling. In questioning, members focused on the lack of a current processing facility and the timeline for a new one on Hawaiʻi Island. After hearing mixed testimony, the committee deferred the bill indefinitely. The committee also considered SB 1657 and SB 1539 relating to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Testimony on both measures was generally supportive, with ADC describing the Wāhō water system as serving about 5,000 acres and over 70 farmers, mostly small and medium growers, and saying the proposal would help expand service without asking for more water. The committee later voted to pass SB 1657 and SB 1539 with SD1s, technical amendments, and a July 1, 2050 effective date. Finally, the committee took up SB 891 on economic development and gaming. The hearing drew extensive testimony, including support from Boyd Gaming and Stanford Carr Development, and opposition from Native Hawaiian speakers who said Hawaiians must have a seat at the table and raised concerns about self-determination and outside control. Members questioned the scope of the proposed gaming working group, the number and makeup of members, and the need to review prior gaming bills and studies. In decision-making, the committee passed SB 891 with an SD1 and major amendments: adding tourism references, changing expense reimbursement rules so private gaming representatives pay their own expenses, expanding the working group to include Native Hawaiian, social services/behavioral health, DBEDT, law enforcement, and tax/professional expertise seats, deleting one proposed seat, and adding a July 1, 2050 effective date. The committee also reported that the recommendations were adopted by vote.

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• explained before this is going to be named after Josh Stewart's son, called the Liam Stewart School Zone
• The short title of this act is the Liam Stewart School Zone Act.
• They will be hearing Clean Transit members of Clean Transit Enterprise for confirmation and also the
• </c><02:43:19.040><c> Transit</c> clean members of Clean Transit clean members of Clean Transit Enterprise
• for confirmation and also the Enterprise for confirmation and also the Transportation<02:43:22.560><

Keywords: 981, all

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• zones, following 16 other states that have shown that this can be an effective.
• You can't build justice on zoning lines that divide, only foundations that include.
• So again, I'm glad to hear the support for single-family zoned units.
• This takes into consideration out of zone.
• known as zone zero.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The brown is what we call the vadose zone, which is just soil.
• Creating a smear zone, which is additional mass getting exposed to the drinking groundwater.
• So there's benzene that's contained in the soil that is above what we call the vadose zone.
• , the intended injection zone, or the area of review.
• One thing we do know is the LLCs or whoever created these Enterprises are gonna be gone.

Committee: House Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee

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• Make no mistake, Minnesota enterprise.
• They have to walk around a building in a crime zone that surrounds this Capitol, and most of them are
• shadowy, dark, cold paths to a parked car two or three blocks away is not conducive to a crime-free zone
• shadowy, dark, cold paths to a parked car two or three blocks away is not conducive to a crime-free zone
• shadowy, dark, cold paths to a parked car two or three blocks away is not conducive to a crime-free zone

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• With housing, we adopt a zoning code. We all have the community input to adopt that zoning code.
• We agree as a community to adopt that zoning code.
• And then once there's a housing project that's in compliance with that zoning code, that housing project
• But often without regard to weight limits, any sort of restrictions, school zones, you know, other slower
• If we aim to attract more Taiwanese and foreign investment enterprises and students, this bill will be

Summary: The committee heard several transportation and public safety bills, largely focused on traffic violence, e-bike regulation, and DUI enforcement. AB 1588 on sideshows and street takeovers drew support from the author, San Francisco officials, law enforcement, and the League of California Cities, who said the bill would close loopholes, add motorcycles and dirt bikes to the sideshow framework, and align penalties with speed contests. ACLU California Action opposed it, but members generally supported the bill, noting the need for stronger tools against dangerous takeovers. The committee also heard AB 1654 on commercial driver’s licenses and federal verification rules, with the author arguing California must comply with federal law to avoid losing CDL authority; the chair and others objected that the bill could wrongly affect U.S. citizens and codify changing federal rules. The bill was discussed but not advanced in the portion provided. AB 1976 sought to speed delivery of bicycle and pedestrian safety projects by limiting some public meetings, restricting cancellation of contracts without findings, lowering petition thresholds for traffic calming, and updating the Pedestrian Mall Act. Supporters said current procedures delay life-saving projects and give too much power to opponents, while counties and cities opposed the limits on local public input and budget authority. After discussion, the committee voted to send AB 1976 to Local Government, with several members expressing support but also concerns about preserving community participation. The committee also heard AB 2015, which would direct Caltrans to study the effects of navigation apps on local roads and safety. Supporters said apps can divert traffic onto residential streets and undermine local traffic calming, while members suggested the bill should also consider built-in vehicle navigation systems. AB 2168, on the Active Transportation Program, would update the definition of safe routes to transit, prioritize transit-rich and underserved areas, and add stronger spending accountability; it drew support from bicycle and transit advocates and some local agencies, with a few technical concerns left to resolve. Finally, AB 1942 on e-bike registration and license plates for Class 2 and 3 e-bikes drew strong support from law enforcement and medical witnesses citing rising injuries, but broad opposition from bicycle groups, micromobility advocates, and some local governments who said it would burden lawful riders, create DMV problems, and not address illegal e-motos. The committee also heard AB 1685 and AB 1687, both DUI-related bills from the same author: AB 1685 would increase DMV points for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, and AB 1687 would extend license revocation for a third DUI conviction to eight years with an interlock option after four years. Both bills received strong support from law enforcement and victims’ advocates, with ACLU California Action opposing them as duplicative or overly punitive; both bills were advanced by committee vote.

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• With housing, we adopt a zoning code. We all have the community input to adopt that zoning code.
• We agree as a community to adopt that zoning code.
• And then once there's a housing project that's in compliance with that zoning code, that housing project
• But often without regard to weight limits, any sort of restrictions, school zones, slower speed limits
• If we aim to attract more Taiwanese and foreign investment enterprises and students, this bill will be

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• In 2024, my wife and I lost our home insurance because our carrier declared our house was in a fire zone
• Both are important for tribal enterprise and sovereignty.
• So we are going to finish off tonight with Senate Bill 96, which is a regulated child care zoning requirements

Summary: The committee first took up the proposed 2026 tax package, Senate Bill 151, and adopted a committee substitute after discussion of the package’s funding capacity and included measures. The substitute bundled five bills: a physician tax credit, a quantum facility infrastructure tax credit, a construction materials gross receipts deduction for affordable multifamily housing, a local journalist employment tax credit, and a health equipment gross receipts deduction. Members discussed amendments that raised the physician credit from $4,000 to $10,000, narrowed the housing deduction to project-based certification, and reduced the journalist credit threshold from four stories to three. Concerns were raised about the fiscal impact on municipalities, especially Albuquerque, and about the funding mechanism, but the committee voted 6-4 to give the substitute a do pass recommendation. Senator Sanchez explained his vote, saying he wished more could have been included in the package. The committee then heard Senate Bill 18, the Clear Horizons Act, which would codify statewide greenhouse gas reduction targets and direct the Environment Department and Environmental Improvement Board to develop plans and rules for emissions reductions. The sponsors said the bill builds on the governor’s 2019 executive order, includes a 10,000-metric-ton threshold for covered emitters, allows certified offsets, and is intended to protect public health, reduce climate-related costs, and provide regulatory certainty. Supporters argued the bill would help communities facing wildfire, drought, health harms, and rising insurance and utility costs, and that it would encourage clean-energy investment and long-term economic stability. Opposition testimony came from mining, oil and gas, rural electric cooperatives, construction, agriculture, auto dealers, chambers of commerce, banks, water recycling companies, and realtors. They argued the bill functions like a carbon tax or broad regulatory mandate, would raise energy and compliance costs, could reduce investment and jobs, and would disproportionately affect rural, tribal, agricultural, and low-income communities. Several witnesses warned of higher electricity and fuel bills, revenue losses for local governments, and uncertainty from delegating major policy decisions to rulemaking. Supporters included public health advocates, educators, local officials, clean-energy businesses, tribal and environmental advocates, and residents affected by wildfire and drought, who said the bill is necessary to address climate harms and protect public health and the economy. No final committee vote on SB 18 was reached in the portion provided.

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• radio system and also transfers 22 positions from DMS to create an agency for state systems and enterprise
• You have a child school-aged; the child is zoned for, but DOA takes a census to countless districts and
• There are schools that rely on this funding but don't have their approval for the fire code and zoning

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• CIA, you've worked with some of the most innovative and risk-taking parties. of national security enterprise
• It's operated a lot in using gray zone tactics or military and civil action, somewhere between the boundaries
• Admiral Papparo, he stated that special operations forces are crucial for competing in the gray zone

Committee: Senate Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel

Keywords: national security, military readiness, Kane nomination, defense budget, China threats, Russia, collaboration, modernization

Summary: The meeting centered on the nomination of retired Lieutenant General Dan Kane for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delving into various security concerns and the strategic environment facing the U.S. today. Testimonies highlighted the growing threats from adversaries such as China and Russia, with discussions around the necessity of maintaining and modernizing military capabilities to address these challenges. The need for agility in military operations and enhancing collaboration among various defense agencies was underscored. Further, concerns were raised regarding the defense budget and the importance of a strong national defense strategy were prevalent throughout the discussions. The committee members collectively emphasized the need for superior readiness and modernization to keep pace with global threats.

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• My name is Katherine Kevin Zone. I reside in Palm Beach County.
• is a fee of the unique resource that is snow nationally venue, looking at the National Research Enterprise

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• to enhance this framework so it serves Americans even more effectively. work to support American enterprises
• across its seven overseas territories and over 9 million square kilometers of French exclusive economic zone

Committee: Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Keywords: diplomatic nominations, foreign policy, ambassadors, U.S.-European relations, Bilateral relationships, security, trade

Summary: The meeting focused primarily on diplomatic nominations, featuring discussions about the implications of these roles on U.S. foreign policy. Notable was the introduction of nominees for key ambassadorial positions, including ambassadors to the Dominican Republic, France, and the Netherlands. Senator Shaheen emphasized the importance of U.S.-European relations, particularly in light of current global challenges, while other members voiced their concerns regarding the nominees’ qualifications and the impact on bilateral relationships. Public support for these nominations was evident, as was the committee's commitment to fostering stronger connections with allied nations, particularly in addressing security and trade issues.

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• House Bill 1795 targets animal fighting operations. operations—violent, deeply entrenched criminal enterprises
• I served 20 years in the military, deploying multiple times to combat zones, and I've seen the long-term

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• King's bill relating to the inclusion of information about construction or maintenance work zones in
• the shadows, not doing it legally, who then took it, honed their skills, and created a commercial enterprise

Bills: HB 1301 , HB2278 , HB2776 , HB2820 , HB3848 , HB3920 , HB4172 , HB4215 , HB4284 , HB4285 , HB4463 , HB4517 , HB4690 , HB4765 , HB4766 , HB4767 , HB4768 , HB4769 , HB4773 , HB4830 , HB5506

Committee: House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Keywords: alcohol, beverages, winery permit, restaurant, malt beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, alcohol production, home brewing, family use, craft beverages, massage therapy, licensing, criminal offenses, sexually oriented businesses, public safety, bingo, charitable gaming, operating capital, regulation, funding

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• what's happened at the ports of Corpus Christi and Houston, where you have Chinese state-owned enterprises
• around the world, including here in the United States, are not prepared to deal with this kind of gray zone

Bills: SB1540 , SB2225 , SB2284 , SB2382 , SB2487 , SB2514 , SB2595 , SB2876 , SB2877 , SB3031 , SB2753 , HB45

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: election officials, confidentiality, personal information, government transparency, public safety, spirit beverages, alcoholic beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, distribution, taxation, firearms, local regulation, archery equipment, weapons, voter registration, statewide list, county requirements, election integrity, computer services contracts, mental health