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• and that they are being able to then and that they are being able to then better<00:10:31.360> plug
• <00:10:32.959> So better plug into their academics. So better plug into their academics.
• You've already heard extensive testimony about the damage ICE and Border Patrol have inflicted on education
• You've<01:41:25.280> already<01:41:25.520> heard<01:41:25.760> extensive<01:41:26.400
• > testimony You've already heard extensive testimony You've already heard extensive testimony

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Beginning at DHS, the change items here include an extension of the access to audio-only telehealth.
• <00:05:28.639> here<00:05:28.880> include<00:05:29.199> an<00:05:29.440> extension
• <00:05:29.759> of<00:05:30.000> the items here include an extension of the items here
• include an extension of the access<00:05:30.479> to<00:05:30.639> audio<00:05:30.880><
• So just want to uh put a plug<01:24:53.440> to<01:24:54.080> continue<01:24:54.480>

Bills: HF2435

Keywords: healthcare, dementia services, public health funding, opioid prevention, women's health, community health boards, mental health, 1183, house

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• Fostering Independence grant program was enormously important, and they were grateful to have been able to plug
• have<00:07:35.680> been<00:07:35.840> able<00:07:36.040> to<00:07:36.120> plug
• to have been able to plug that hole. to have been able to plug that hole.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House first took up a resolution commemorating Peace Officer Memorial Day and Police Week in Minnesota. Members read a series of “whereas” clauses honoring fallen peace officers, including the addition of three names to the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Honor Roll, and recognizing the service of the state’s more than 10,000 peace officers. The resolution was adopted without objection. The chamber then moved to conference committee reports and calendar actions, including a Rules and Legislative Administration report placing several bills on the calendar for the next day. The main substantive item was the conference committee report on House File 4252, the higher education finance and policy bill. Supporters said the bill included $3 million for identity verification systems to combat enrollment fraud or “ghost students,” $2.7 million to cover a shortfall in the Fostering Independence grant program for foster youth, and $5,000 for tree replacement at Bemidji State University. They also noted the bill did not address the larger state grant shortfall, which several members described as a structural problem. During debate, supporters emphasized the need to stop enrollment fraud and protect foster students’ access to higher education, while also praising the conference committee process and public deliberations. Opponents criticized the bill for failing to fix the state grant deficit and argued that Minnesota students were not being prioritized. After discussion, the House adopted the conference committee report, gave the bill its third reading, and then repassed House File 4252 as amended by conference by a vote of 101 yeas to 33 nays.

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• Um, and we're going to take that charge very seriously, see where we can plug holes and make sure that
• charge very seriously, see where<00:08:03.120> we<00:08:03.280> can<00:08:03.360> plug
• holes<00:08:04.160> and<00:08:04.400> make<00:08:04.560> sure where we can plug
• holes and make sure where we can plug holes and make sure that<00:08:04.960> we<00:08:05.199>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Following last year's negotiations over the extension of cap and invest, agriculture unfortunately didn't
• Lastly, just wanted to put in a plug that fully funding the Williamson Act is still the best ag land
• Following last year's negotiations over the extension of cap and invest, ag, unfortunately, didn't receive
• Lastly, just wanted to put in a plug that fully funding the Williamson Act is still the best ag land

Summary: The meeting began with a budget subcommittee hearing on a proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit trailer bill. Assembly Members Ávila Farías and another member spoke in support, emphasizing union jobs, refinery investments, and the need to decarbonize aviation. The Department of Finance said the Governor’s proposal would provide a $1 to $2 per gallon credit against the diesel excise tax for SAF sold in California from 2026 to 2036. The Legislative Analyst’s Office recommended rejecting the proposal, arguing it is a relatively expensive way to reduce emissions, has uncertain environmental benefits, could significantly reduce transportation revenues, and conflicts with the spirit of voter restrictions on transportation taxes. Committee members questioned whether the credit would mainly benefit out-of-state producers, whether firms would have diesel tax liability to use the credit, and whether the proposal would shift production away from renewable diesel and raise fuel prices. Administration and CARB staff said the credit is intended to support aviation decarbonization, preserve jobs, and help keep California on track toward its 2045 climate goals. LAO and UC Berkeley testimony countered that the policy could mostly subsidize existing technologies, that feedstock supply is limited, and that the net emissions benefit may be small relative to the cost. Members also asked about the effect on local streets and roads, SHOP, and trade corridor funding; Finance estimated a $165 million annual revenue impact would reduce those programs, while LAO said the reductions would mean fewer projects over time. No vote was taken, and the chair said the issue would remain open for further discussion. The committee then moved to a zero-emission vehicle incentive trailer bill proposing a one-time $200 million appropriation to CARB for a new point-of-sale incentive program focused on first-time buyers and leases of new and used light-duty ZEVs. Supporters said the program would help offset the loss of the federal EV tax credit, maintain momentum in California’s ZEV transition, and use a one-to-one match with participating automakers to double the state’s investment. LAO recommended rejection, saying the proposal does not meet the high budget bar this year, lacks enough program detail to evaluate, is unlikely to move sales significantly given the size of the appropriation, and could duplicate existing state and utility programs. Members asked about current incentives across light-, medium-, and heavy-duty sectors, the recent decline in ZEV sales, and whether the program would help lower-income buyers rather than subsidize purchases that would have happened anyway. CARB said the proposal is meant to fill a gap in the light-duty market, where sales fell sharply after the federal credit expired, and noted existing programs for other vehicle classes. The Department of Finance also addressed a separate question about the Motor Vehicle Account, saying a previously planned GGRF transfer was no longer needed because updated forecasts showed the fund had sufficient balances, though LAO said the account still has a structural long-term imbalance. The discussion ended before any vote or action on the ZEV proposal.

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• There are three appropriation extensions carried in Article 3.
• My last plug that I always point to is the legacy website.
• There are three appropriation extensions carried in Article 3.
• My last plug that I always point to is the legacy website.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Continue to plug into the Governor's Office of African American Affairs.
• Connect with... ...you to do, continue to plug into the Governor's Office of African-American Affairs
• I just want to get a little selfish plug as the founder of this wonderful occasion and to be able to

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Arizona House and Senate held a joint protocol session for African American Legislative Day, opening with prayer, presentation of the colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and performances of the national anthem and “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” A representative from the Buffalo Soldiers of America also used the occasion to correct the program name and ask lawmakers for help securing a vacant building for a museum to preserve and display its historical exhibits and community work. Speaker Steve Montenegro and Senate President Warren Petersen welcomed attendees and said the event was an opportunity to hear directly from community leaders on priorities such as opportunity, public safety, education, affordability, and economic security. Representative Quante Cruz, chair of the African-American Legislative Conference, read a Black History Month proclamation and emphasized the importance of recognizing African American contributions and history. Ashley Anderson and Jerry McPherson of the Governor’s Office of African American Affairs highlighted the conference theme, “Made for This Moment,” and urged continued civic engagement, policy advocacy, and year-round collaboration with the office and community organizations. Senator Keiana Maria Sears delivered the main remarks, focusing on Black history, legacy, and the need to keep pushing for equality, economic parity, food security, and housing access. She spoke about the experiences of Black veterans, South Phoenix history, and the importance of teaching Black history and encouraging voting and civic participation. Representative Blackman also offered brief remarks about courage, faith, and the contributions of Black Americans to the country. The session ended with closing remarks and a benediction by Representative Cruz, who stressed building connections across districts and communities, followed by adjournment of the joint protocol session.

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• As you said, Representative Bartleman, this is our plug. I know the...
• So there's a plug there. Representative Black, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Very easy to access, so I have to give you a plug on that one. Thank you. Excellent.

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• lays out as a matter of pending business, Senate Bill 1150 by Senator Middleton relating to the plugging
• An operator... can apply for a waiver to these plugging requirements.
• And so, we don't want to prematurely plug off reserves that could be accessed later, but at the same

Bills: SB2122, SB2050, HB16

Keywords: oil and gas waste, application fees, permit amendments, environmental regulation, Texas natural resources, battery recycling, battery disposal, consumer batteries, energy storage modules, electrochemical devices, lithium-ion battery, household hazardous waste, solid waste, municipal recycling, waste management, battery stewardship, producer responsibility, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, recycling program

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• Samoria has extensive experience leading government-wide responses to situations like this and his expertise
• So in training the extension agents.
• You train AgriLife Extension agents, and you're training others.
• see, you know, see a screw worm case, as well as our brand inspectors, and then we'll just let. the plug
• Animal Health Agency for Mexico, we saw firsthand the extensive measures that have been developed and

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• It's far more extensive than the 85% statute.
• a Class C felony aggravated assault and your LSIR score is 19, which is a low-moderate risk, they plug
• They plug that into the table and your presumptive time to serve before you sent to the parole board
• Several years ago, North Dakota voters passed Article I, Section 25, which provides for extensive rights
• Several years ago, North Dakota voters passed Article 1, Section 25, which provides for extensive rights

Summary: The committee opened with a moment of silence for a deceased member, then approved the April minutes and heard a presentation from HHS on the Diversion Task Force and related youth services grants. Chelsea Florey described the $750,000 one-time appropriation from HB 1012, the five awarded grants, and how programs in Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, and Minot are using the funds for youth diversion, including school-based groups, physical activity, and services for problematic sexual behavior. Members raised concerns about staffing shortages, family engagement, service silos, and whether diversion eligibility rules are too rigid; Florey said the task force is focused on better coordination, broader education about available services, and possible changes to diversion criteria, with the Children’s Cabinet likely to drive broader recommendations. The committee then received a North Dakota Lottery biennium report from Director Thomas Lawler, who reviewed the lottery’s history, games, retailer commissions, player programs, and revenue distribution. He reported about $67 million in ticket sales for the 2023-2025 biennium, about $16.2 million transferred overall, including roughly $13.6 million to the general fund, plus transfers to drug task force and compulsive gambling funds. Members asked about the compulsive gambling allocation and whether it is set by statute. Next, the Department of Corrections presented on criminal justice data sharing and reentry. Adam Anderson explained that jails, courts, DOCR, HHS, and other entities use separate systems with limited interoperability, making real-time communication largely manual. He outlined possible hub or point-to-point IT solutions, but noted cost, vendor, identifier, and data-definition challenges. Robin Schmolenberger followed with an update on a Medicaid data exchange project between DOCR and HHS to suspend and reactivate inmate Medicaid coverage automatically and improve care coordination, with full bi-directional exchange expected in fall 2026. The committee also heard from county representatives on 24-7 sobriety program fees and an AG opinion allowing local sheriffs to use cheaper testing options when courts waive fees. Finally, the North Dakota Racing Commission reviewed a troubling audit. Bruce Johnson acknowledged serious findings involving overspending from the promotion fund, missing grant documentation, a reversed decision on breeders fund eligibility, and repeated procurement violations. He said the commission has begun corrective actions, including monthly tracking of the promotion fund cap, stricter grant documentation, written procurement procedures, and clearer eligibility rules in condition books. Members pressed him on how the overspending occurred, whether the commission board would impose consequences, and whether statutory clarification is needed on the promotion fund limit and related spending rules.

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• There will be an opportunity for extensive questions and answers afterward, and many of your questions
• There will be an opportunity for extensive questions and answers afterward, and many of your questions
• Some of them were extensively interviewed in the media, or at least one of them, so we used her statement
• I think that an entity that takes custody of nearly 600 children has a duty to be plugged in to what
• They have a duty to be plugged in to what the National Weather Service is saying.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• We kind of facilitate the leases as well, and all of that is plugged into our programming.
• We kind of facilitate the leases as well, and all of that is plugged into our programming, so we work
• Speaker**: ...for the purpose of renovating the museum's ranching exhibit, which has not had any extensive
• Speaker**: ...for the purpose of renovating the museum's ranching exhibit, which has not had any extensive
• Well, the **Capitol Extension** grounds, **mansion**, **Capitol Visitor Center**, **cemetery**, **museum

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• that I also want to highlight an organization close to me that I've had the honor of working with extensively
• And a small plug to her fiancée, Claudia, who is here in the gallery with us today, as they will be tying

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Extension. So, Mr.
• I was just concerned about the number of abandoned wells properly plugged.

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• We certainly support that and have written and worked extensively on that.
• Chairman, Representative O'Rego, the new and proposed EV and plug-in hybrid surcharge in Senate Bill

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The committee first heard TRIP’s annual New Mexico transportation report from Carolyn Boniface Kelly, which described deteriorating roads and bridges, congestion, safety concerns, and a large transportation funding gap. The report said more than half of major roads statewide are in poor or mediocre condition, over 170 bridges are rated poor, congestion costs drivers significant time and money, and traffic crashes and road conditions impose billions in annual costs. Members broadly agreed the report underscored the need for more stable transportation funding, with several noting the state’s recurring underinvestment and the safety risks to motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2, a transportation bonding and revenue package. Senator Gonzales and Governor’s office and NMDOT representatives said the bill would authorize about $1.5 billion in additional bond debt for ready-to-go highway projects, while also increasing certain motor vehicle excise, registration, weight-distance, and EV-related fees to help support debt service and transportation funding. Supporters, including contractors, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber, the Department of Finance and Administration, and transportation officials, argued the bill would improve safety, economic development, project delivery, and funding stability, and help preserve federal dollars. Opponents, including the Rio Grande Foundation and some committee members, objected to the tax and fee increases, argued the state should use existing surpluses or other funds instead, and raised concerns about impacts on families, businesses, and local governments. Committee members questioned how projects would be selected, how the new fees were calculated, how EV surcharges would work, and whether local government distributions would be affected. NMDOT said the projects would be reported to the legislature annually, selected using crash data, asset management, and project readiness, but bond approval would remain with the State Transportation Commission. After debate, Representative Romero moved do pass on SB 2 as amended, Representative Hochman-Vigil seconded, and the committee approved the bill 7-2, with Representatives Brown and Dow voting no and several members expressing reservations despite supporting the need for transportation investment.

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• Woodward still has a couple of projects that are starting this spring: the runway extension, as well
• But those are the two areas I would say that the average Oklahoman can plug in is young people and the

Keywords: 914, all

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• All of those systems, though, the new Employee Florida and DCF's Access system will plug into the FLWIN
• So it had to require an extensive amount of detail in the contractual process I mentioned earlier.

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• I hope I'm gonna put in a plug.
• in a special team and demand versus supply in that area, we do have value based arrangements as extensively

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• They probably plugged all that in and then.
• you heard in the previous hearing, there are groundwater districts that have chosen not to use the extensive

Bills: HB24, HB27, HB24, HB27

Keywords: groundwater, conservation, water permits, sustainability, resource management, 997, house, all