Transcript Highlights:

• For 25 years, Florida law mandated that local government levies a special assessment against RV parks
• This legislation clarifies that a local government levies a special assessment against an RV parking
• requirement in the bill that counties, municipalities, and special districts consider the occupancy rates of RV
• parks to ensure fair and reasonable apportionment of the special assessment among RV park spaces and

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• industry norms and changes for the current living standards and facilities regarding mobile homes and RV
• And there was some language in the rule about maximum lengths of RVs, et cetera, that made no sense for
• How much water usage are you allowing the RVs?
• And, you know, what I've observed, a lot of people are just living permanently in RV parks now.
• lot of increase in water usage, but we did try to distinguish that there are three potential kinds of RV

Summary: The committee reviewed a series of Arkansas DHS and Department of Health rules, most tied to 2025 legislation. Early items covered Medicaid changes including presumptive eligibility application timing, adding a fictive kin definition for foster child eligibility, raising the able account disability onset age to 46, allowing continuous glucose monitors to be billed by both pharmacy and DME providers, increasing the RSV vaccine administration fee for children, a telemedicine exemption for ET3 ambulance services, and a physical therapy access rule that also included occupational therapy. Members generally asked limited questions and most rules were reviewed without objection. A major portion of the meeting focused on the dental rate increase rule under Act 1025. DHS said it implemented rate increases for certain pediatric, special-needs, and oral surgeon services, but not orthodontics, and it interpreted the act as applying only to oral and maxillofacial surgeons, not general dentists. The Arkansas State Dental Association and legislative sponsors testified that the intent was to cover general dentists performing oral surgery procedures for special-needs patients, estimating the broader interpretation would add about $1.5 million annually. Committee members debated the plain language of the act versus legislative intent, and the rule was reviewed, but with testimony noting the issue should be fixed in future legislation. Later items included the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies rule adding doula and lactation consultant billing and remote monitoring benefits; an adverse decisions rule extending provider appeal time from 35 to 65 days; CNA training program updates; PASSE network-status disclosure rules; certification rules for community-based doulas and community health workers; cosmetology, massage therapy, lead-based paint, radiation, radiologic technology, and RV park rule updates. Most of these were described as technical, statutory, or federally driven changes and were reviewed without objection. The committee briefly reopened the CGM rule after a motion to expunge the prior vote, and Representative Wardlaw said he would hold the rule for further review because he believed the billing changes did not match the law’s intent. The meeting ended with no further business and adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

• This legislation clarifies that if a local government levies a special assessment against an RV park
• So are we talking about, like, if the pad that allows an RV, let's say that's 50 by whatever the dimensions
• This amendment clarifies that the maximum square footage of an RV site allowed would be 400 square feet
• So an RV would be, you know, X times X...
• So, RV would be, you know, X times X, and this is the number. Are there questions on the amendment?

Summary: The Committee on Community Affairs met with a quorum present and heard three bills. First, the committee considered Senator Osgood’s home hardening products bill (CS/SB 78). The sponsor offered and the committee adopted a strike-all amendment that changed the sales tax exemption for impact-resistant doors and windows into a refund program. The refund is limited to homeowners with site-built homesteads valued at $700,000 or less, requires application to the Department of Revenue with proof of eligibility, caps the refundable tax at $500,000 per property, and runs for two years beginning July 1, 2026. The bill, as amended, was reported favorably after a roll call vote. The committee then took up Senator McLean’s land use and development regulations bill (SB 208), which would redefine compatibility, define infill residential development, allow administrative approval in certain cases, and set standards for local development-related fees. Members and stakeholders discussed concerns about the compatibility definition, the scope of administrative approval, and whether 100 acres is too large to qualify as infill. Testimony came from Audubon Florida, the Florida Association of Counties, the Florida League of Cities, Highland Homes, 1,000 Friends of Florida, and others, with supporters emphasizing housing supply and affordability and opponents warning about sprawl, reduced public participation, and impacts to rural lands and the Florida Wildlife Corridor. The sponsor said he would continue working on the language, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard Senator Truenow’s bill on special assessments for recreational vehicle parks (SB 118). The bill clarifies that if a local government levies a special assessment on an RV park space or campsite, the assessment may not exceed the maximum square footage allowed for an RV site. An amendment clarified that maximum as 400 square feet, resolving confusion about the cross-reference in current law. After brief discussion and one appearance form in support, the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• This legislation clarifies that if a local government levies a special assessment against an RV park
• So are we talking about, like, if the pad that allows an RV, let's say that's 50 by whatever the dimensions
• This amendment clarifies that the maximum square footage of an RV site allowed would be 400 square feet
• So an RV would be, you know, X times X...
• So, so RV would be, you know, X times X, and this is the number.

Summary: The Committee on Community Affairs met with a quorum present and heard three bills. First, the committee considered Senator Osgood’s home hardening products bill (CS/SB 78). An amendment was adopted that changed the sales tax exemption for impact-resistant doors and windows into a refund process, limited eligibility to homeowners with site-built homesteads valued at $700,000 or less, capped the refundable tax at $500,000 per property, and set the refund period for two years beginning July 1, 2026. After the amendment, the bill was reported favorably. The committee then took up Senator McClain’s SB 208 on land use and development regulations. The bill would define compatibility and infill residential development, allow administrative approval of certain infill projects, and set standards for local development-related fees. Several members and stakeholders discussed possible changes to the compatibility and fee provisions. Testimony included opposition from Audubon Florida, the Florida Association of Counties, the Florida League of Cities, and 1,000 Friends of Florida, who raised concerns about sprawl, public participation, the 100-acre infill threshold, and impacts on rural lands and the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Support came from Highland Homes and several groups that waived in support, including AARP, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, and Associated Industries of Florida. The bill was reported favorably after debate. Finally, the committee heard Senator Trumbull’s SB 118 on special assessments for recreational vehicle parks. The bill clarifies that if a local government levies a special assessment on an RV park space or campsite, the assessed square footage cannot exceed the maximum square footage allowed for a recreational vehicle. An amendment clarified the maximum square footage as 400 square feet. After brief discussion and no opposition, the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• So, for example, if you pass a law that applied to cars, automobiles, RVs, and other vehicles, the term
• Conversely, if someone was talking about a pontoon boat, well, RVs, cars, and automobiles all drive on
• Pontoon boat, well, RVs, cars, and automobiles all drive on roads. They all have wheels.
• And I would posit that a pontoon boat is not very similar to a car, automobile, or RV for the reasons
• It's made to drive on roads, and it... ...automobile or RV for the reasons that I just said.

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules met with a quorum and first elected new leadership as required by statute, naming Senator Nick Schor as chair and Representative Ben Keithley as vice chair. The committee then turned to a hearing on two Certificate of Need rules from the Department of Health and Senior Services, after noting that one previously noticed item had been withdrawn. For the first rule, department counsel Clayton Weems explained proposed language on when a certificate of need application must substantially conform to a letter of intent, including a catch-all phrase covering changes in owner, operator, project site, beds, or services. Several members questioned whether the “but not limited to” wording and the lack of a clear definition for “substantially conform” made the rule too broad or arbitrary, and whether the department should instead pull the rule back and work on more specific language. Department representatives said the intent was to prevent applicants from filing materially different projects under an old letter of intent, while still allowing a new letter of intent if the project changes substantially. The second rule concerned capital expenditures and was described as an effort to stop long-running “perpetual” projects that had obtained approval but never meaningfully advanced, sometimes by submitting minimal proof such as a pole in the ground. Weems said the proposed documentation requirements—such as financing, construction plans, contracts, and materials on site—were meant to show real commitment to completion, not to redefine capital expenditure. Members again raised concerns that the rule exceeded statutory authority, imposed burdens on all applicants, and lacked standards for reviewing the required documents; one member said the issue might require a statutory change rather than rulemaking. No vote was taken on either rule, and committee members discussed bringing the department back on Thursday to continue the matter before the deadline. Before adjourning, staff gave a brief update on an online rulemaking portal being developed with Senate IT and the Secretary of State’s office. The system is intended to replace paper filings, allow agencies to submit and track rules electronically, support public comments and notifications, and generate reports. Members responded positively to the transparency and efficiency improvements. The chair then adjourned the meeting.

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• It allows our RV retailers to sell these longer RVs that are available.
• Wouldn't you agree that for our RV dealers, this is a great bill to make sure we're competitive against
• I'm Michael Oakes, Director of State Affairs for the RV Industry Association.
• know from the last time I testified before you, we are the national trade association representing RV
• Our members are the ones building the RVs, including the travel trailers and fifth-wheel travel trailers

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• It allows our RV retailers to sell these longer RVs that are available.
• And wouldn't you agree that for our RV dealers, this is a great bill to make sure we're competitive against
• Michael Oakes, Director of State Affairs for the RV Industry Association.
• know from the last time I testified before you, we are the national trade association representing RV
• Our members are the ones building the RVs, including the travel trailers and fifth-wheel travel trailers

Summary: The committee held public hearings on several transportation bills. ESSB 6262 would raise the maximum vehicle weight subject to transportation benefit district vehicle fees from 6,000 to 9,000 pounds for vehicles subject to gross weight license fees; the sponsor and city representatives said it would close a loophole, make fees more equitable, and help fund road maintenance, while the fiscal note was described as indeterminate. SB 5824 would clarify how fifth-wheel travel trailers are measured, aligning Washington with other states and supporting RV dealers; the bill drew support from the RV industry. SB 6110 would exclude certain faster electric vehicles from the e-bike definition and create a Department of Licensing work group to recommend a framework for electric motorcycles; testimony generally supported the effort but urged clearer e-motorcycle definitions and earlier work-group action, with some concern about youth safety and local enforcement. SB 5833 would allow a person to leave a vehicle running for up to 30 minutes to heat or cool a pet inside, with locking and brake requirements; the sponsor and a sheriffs’ association witness discussed balancing pet safety with auto-theft concerns, and the committee heard no fiscal impact. The committee also heard ESSB 6066, which would establish crash prevention zones in areas with unusually high serious-injury or fatal-crash rates, initially for a specific stretch of U.S. 395 and later more broadly beginning in 2029. The bill would allow local governments and WSDOT to designate zones, conduct engineering and traffic studies, increase enforcement, use speed cameras in the zones, and dedicate related revenues to safety improvements; supporters from Pasco and county risk pools backed the approach, while the sponsor asked for broader geographic coverage. ESSB 6311 would require continuous, accessible pedestrian passage during construction near hospitals, parks, and school routes, with temporary routes, safety plans, inspections, and enforcement tools such as stop-work orders and penalties; the sponsor said it was modeled on local practices and aimed at protecting pedestrians during construction, and contractors and transportation advocates supported it with a requested amendment clarifying design responsibility in design-bid-build projects. No votes were taken; the chair closed each public hearing and adjourned the meeting after testimony.

Transcript Highlights:

• this topic before I brought it to you so that we can finally come to a resolution to help with our RV
• The legislation clarifies that if local government levies a special assessment against an RV park or
• French Brown on behalf of the Florida Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds as a proponent.
• Representative Black: Makes this more fair and it will be a big benefit to our RV park owners.

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• Senators, next, let's take up Tab 1, CS for CS for SB 118, assessment on RV parks by Senator Trunow.
• Senator Burgess, the RV man. You're recognized in debate. Hey, thank you, Mr. Chair.
• So on behalf of the RV caucus, I just wanted to say thank you for recognizing a very niche issue, but
• As a former member of the RV caucus, I want to thank you also for this bill.
• Those of us who are RVers really understand that there should not be penalties put on RV parks.

Summary: The committee first took up CS for SB 896 on school safety, which would expand the Guardian program to public postsecondary institutions, require active assailant response plans and threat management protocols, improve reporting and information sharing, and make it a felony to discharge a weapon within 1,000 feet of a campus. A late-file amendment by Senator Polsky was adopted to clarify that students who are also employees or faculty at a public postsecondary institution are not eligible for the Guardian program. The bill drew strong opposition from faculty, students, and gun-safety advocates who argued that more guns on campus would create confusion, weaken safety, and undermine campus police; supporters said trained guardians would improve deterrence and protection. After debate, the committee reported the bill favorably by a roll call vote. The committee then considered SB 1690 on child care and early learning services, which updates child care laws, reduces some regulatory burdens, and expands the Florida Education Foundation’s authority to fundraise for early learning from birth through VPK. Members discussed oversight of the related direct-support organization and the removal of certain notice requirements, while supporters from Moms Rising and other advocates said the bill would help families access affordable, high-quality child care and support home-based providers. One opponent argued the bill added more government regulation, but the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee passed CS for SB 118, a narrow bill on non-ad valorem special assessments for recreational vehicle parks, clarifying how assessments are calculated for RV spaces and campsites. The bill received supportive comments from RV advocates and was reported favorably without controversy. The committee then took up CS for SB 1220, the Department of Transportation package, which included provisions on seaports and airports, personal delivery devices, autonomous vehicles, broadband and utility permitting, and advanced air mobility. Amendments were adopted that revised research institute membership, limited some delivery-device provisions, and clarified cruiser light rules for law enforcement; after questions about utility preemption and PDD safety, the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1756 on medical freedom, which would require new vaccine educational materials, expand school-entry exemptions to include conscience-based objections, limit the Surgeon General’s emergency vaccination authority, and allow behind-the-counter ivermectin for adults with written information and liability protections. The bill drew extensive testimony from both supporters and opponents, with supporters emphasizing parental rights, informed consent, and vaccine injury concerns, and opponents warning about reduced immunization rates, public health risks, and the appropriateness of ivermectin provisions. The transcript ends during public testimony and debate on SB 1756, before final action on that bill is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• Senators, next, let's take up Tab 1, CS for CS for SB 118, assessment on RV parks by Senator Trumbull
• Chair, Senator Burgess, the RV man. You're recognized in debate. Hey, thank you, Mr. Chair.
• So on behalf of the RV caucus, I just wanted to say thank you for recognizing a very niche issue, but
• As a former member of the RV caucus, I want to thank you also for this bill.
• Those of us who are RVers really understand that there should not be penalties put on RV parks.

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• Representative, for the young lady: You mentioned, since you brought up RVs and the confusion with RVs
• , that I have a seasonal RV home that's taxed on time of purchase.
• That other RVs that are pulled or driven are taxed yearly.
• Like an RV, and that's the confusion.
• As an RV, it's not... Standards so they can be built safely and appropriately.

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Housing held a hearing on a wide range of housing bills focused on manufactured housing, condominiums, public housing, tiny homes, and protections for elderly and disabled residents. Chairs Haggerty and Cyr opened by emphasizing the importance of these housing types and the need to hear from many speakers. Testimony on manufactured housing was especially extensive and sharply divided. Supporters of bills such as H. 1475, S. 990, and H. 1513 argued that out-of-state corporate owners are buying communities, raising rents and fees, reducing services, and exploiting legal gray areas. Residents and lawmakers from affected communities like Taunton, Middleborough, Attleboro, and Oak Point described steep rent disparities, fear of displacement, and the need for stronger protections, while Representative Hawkins urged an omnibus approach and said the bill would create a local board to ensure compliance with existing law. Opponents, including the Massachusetts Manufactured Housing Association and Hometown America’s counsel, argued that current law already provides protections, that the bills would create uncertainty or unfairly restrict owners, and that H. 1475 was intended to clarify the post-Blake legal landscape. The committee also heard testimony on condominium reform through S. 980, with owners describing lack of transparency, surprise assessments, and limited accountability, and urging updates to Chapter 183A and more owner rights. Public housing bills also drew support from housing authority advocates. MassNAHRO backed S. 955, H. 1517, H. 1512, H. 1550, and H. 1551, saying housing authorities need more flexibility to preserve and expand affordable housing. Witnesses supported tax relief for replacement public housing units and streamlined procurement rules, arguing these changes would help projects move faster and make better use of capital funds. Committee members asked questions about PILOT agreements, tax treatment of new developments, and whether state and federal public housing would be treated similarly. The committee also heard from Senator Lovely and advocates for S. 1007/H. 1525, which would prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents in housing. Supporters described the bills as a long-needed response to harassment in senior and public housing, calling for building-level plans, staff training, and AG oversight; Jerry Halberstadt said the measure should be strengthened with enforcement and tenant advocacy support. Pamela and other witnesses described severe personal impacts from bullying and management retaliation. Another major topic was S. 1474/H. 1474 on movable tiny houses as permanent dwellings and accessory dwelling units. Supporters, including Representative DeCoste, Vera Struck, Kaylee DeCrease, and Abundant Housing Massachusetts, said tiny homes are a safe, affordable, sustainable option for seniors, workers, and others facing the housing shortage, and urged the committee to legalize them and align state rules with emerging standards. They also discussed tax classification and the need for a clear building code and DMV category. Finally, H. 1476 on pet-friendly elderly housing drew support from animal welfare groups, who said the bill would restore and modernize a prior pet program, expand access across state-aided housing, limit pet deposits, and reduce pet surrender caused by housing barriers. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee primarily received testimony and questions on the bills.

Transcript Highlights:

• industry norm and changes for the current living standards and facilities regarding mobile homes and RV
• And there was some language in the rule about maximum lengths of RVs, et cetera, that made no sense for
• How much water usage are you allowing the RVs?”
• “And, you know, from what I’ve observed, a lot of people are just living permanently in RV parks now.
• lot of increase in water usage, but we did try to distinguish that there are three potential kinds of RV

Summary: The committee reviewed a series of Arkansas Medicaid and Department of Health rules, many implementing 2025 acts. Early items covered presumptive eligibility and Medicaid policy updates, including adding a definition of fictive kin for foster children and changing the disability onset age for ABLE accounts from 26 to 46. Another rule clarified that continuous glucose monitors may be billed by both pharmacies and durable medical equipment providers, with committee members questioning prior authorization timing, system lag, and a fiscal impact estimate of about $3 million over two years; the rule was reviewed, but members requested additional cost breakdowns. Other Medicaid-related rules addressed an RSV vaccine administration fee increase, an ET3 telemedicine exemption for ambulance treat-triage-transport services, a dental rate increase under Act 1025, expanded physical therapy access, and the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies package covering doulas, lactation consultants, remote monitoring, and expanded prenatal testing. Most were reviewed without objection after brief discussion or no questions.

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• Folks bought a lot of RVs during COVID, during the pandemic, and then there was just very little demand
• for RVs, and they are just now picking back up.
• I think that makes sense and am happy to support RV dealers in my district and across our state and provide
• testimony from some of our dealers here... not a repeal of it I think that makes sense and happy to support RV

Bills: HB2306, HB2711

Keywords: transportation budget, capital budget, operating budget, appropriations, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, Washington State Patrol, Department of Licensing, ferry funding, state ferries, highway maintenance, road preservation, bridge replacement, tolling, express toll lanes, traffic safety, speed cameras, ignition interlock, transit grants, public transit

Transcript Highlights:

• We also put chicanes, but the people that are driving vehicles that are too long, this could be an RV
• this</c><00:42:42.320><c> could</c><00:42:42.480><c> be</c><00:42:42.600><c> an</c><00:42:42.680><c> RV
• ,</c><00:42:43.000><c> it</c> are too long, this could be an RV, it are too long, this could be an RV
• This doesn't deal with the trailers and RVs, but it increases the amount of money that the towing companies
• This doesn't deal with the trailers and RVs, but it increases the amount of money that the towing companies

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Transcript Highlights:

• To improve ground safety in summer camps and RV parks, it will provide emergency rooftop access...
• To improve ground safety in summer camps and RV parks, the bill will provide emergency rooftop access
• So specifically in RV parks, Senator Flores is going to have an amendment, and it was actually a bill
• So RVs are a little bit of a different animal.
• And one RV after the next crashing in the screams.

Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum call, invocation, and approval of the previous day’s journal, then observed a moment of silence after Senator Eckhardt referenced a mass shooting in Austin. The chamber also agreed to postpone reading and referral of bills until later in the day. Early procedural business included a motion not to print Senate Bill 3, which was adopted without objection. Later, Senator Mendez raised a parliamentary inquiry about moving flood relief bills to the top of the calendar, but the presiding officer said the order of business was up to the chair. The main floor action centered on Senate Bill 4, the congressional redistricting bill. Senator King laid out the bill, describing it as the companion to the House version, based on 2020 census data, and arguing it was legal, race-blind, more compact, and likely to elect more Republicans. Senators asked extensive questions about the process, public hearings, and the map’s effects on districts and communities. The Senate voted to suspend the regular order of business and the three-day rule, then passed SB 4 to engrossment and finally passed it, with the recorded votes showing 19 yeas and 2 nays. The Senate also took up Senate Bill 6, relating to abortion and civil liability for the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs. Senator Hughes argued the bill was needed to stop illegal abortion pills being mailed into Texas and harming women and unborn children. The Senate suspended the regular order of business and the three-day rule, passed the bill to engrossment, and then finally passed it, with the recorded votes showing 18 yeas, 10 nays, and one present not voting. A lengthy discussion followed on the committee substitute for Senate Bill 14, which would standardize law enforcement personnel and departmental files statewide. Senator King said the bill codifies a TCOLE model policy and limits public access to personnel files to substantiated misconduct, commendations, and evaluations, while keeping other records available through other legal processes. Senators Eckhardt, West, Hinojosa, and others questioned how the bill would affect transparency, meet-and-confer agreements, civilian review boards, and access to unsubstantiated complaints. An amendment by Senator Hinojosa of Dallas to narrow the bill to unfounded complaints failed, and SB 14 was then passed to engrossment on a vote of 18 yeas and 10 nays. The final major item was Senate Bill 1, the natural disaster omnibus bill responding to the July flooding. Senator Perry said the bill addresses camp and RV park safety, evacuation plans, emergency rooftop access, lines of succession for local emergency management, annual drills, volunteer management, drone restrictions over disaster areas, small-business recovery loans, and a statewide data hub for flood and weather monitoring. Senators Menendez, Eckhardt, and Kolkhorst asked about autopsies, volunteer background checks, liability, warning systems, floodplain mitigation, and coordination with FEMA and local governments. Perry said the bill focuses on preparation, response, and recovery, while broader prevention and mitigation issues may be addressed later. The transcript ends during this extended discussion, before final action on SB 1 is shown.

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• districts that are in those of us that have rural areas, the way the original bill was constructed, uh, RV
• So you can have, like in my district, I have a 200-lot RV park and they pay one fire fee, which amounts
• All right, we move to HP 142 by Representative Wilcox. lot RV park and they pay one fire fee lot RV park

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• So we just put in five RV pads, and then... financial, you know, you can't hardly get something catered
• So we just put in five RV pads. and then Have the space available. So we just put in five RV pads.

Summary: The Committee on Veterans and Armed Forces met briefly to hear testimony from Tron Peterson, director of Peterson Outdoors Ministries, a faith-based nonprofit that provides free outdoor recreational therapy for veterans, active-duty service members, military chaplains, and their families. Peterson described the organization’s 20-year history, its Lodge of Hope facility near Sheldon, Missouri, and its use of adaptive equipment to serve veterans with severe injuries. He said the ministry now serves more than 500 veterans a year across several states and also offers events for female veterans, spouses, children, and chaplains. Committee members praised the program’s focus on healing, family support, and suicide prevention. Peterson said the ministry’s events are designed to reduce isolation, strengthen marriages and families, and help veterans cope with PTSD and suicidal thoughts; he claimed recent events had helped prevent suicides and included baptisms and family activities. Members also discussed the high divorce rate among veterans and special forces, and Peterson said chaplains are helping him develop marriage retreats and enrichment programs to address that need. In response to questions, Peterson explained that the ministry is funded through churches, individuals, businesses, sponsorships, and donations, often secured at the last minute. He also said the organization has expanded with RV pads and a bunkhouse, and that it takes its model to other locations through volunteers and partner sites. No legislation was considered and no votes were taken; the committee concluded after the testimony and adjourned.

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• And our goal is to have RV parking.
• And our goal is to have RV hookup,<00:10:46.480><c> parking</c><00:10:46.880><c> for</c><00:10:47.120
• The RV camper hookups would be important.
• The RV camper hookups, those disaster.
• The RV camper hookups, those would<00:18:45.600><c> be</c><00:18:45.760><c> important.

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Summary: The Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force opened its sixth meeting by approving the minutes and then taking up a presentation from University of Pikeville representatives and local leaders on an Eastern Kentucky Disaster Relief Center at Bear Mountain in Pike County. Speakers included Greg May, Rep. Ashley Tacket Laferty, Lori Worth, and Laura Damron. They described repeated flooding and other disasters in eastern Kentucky, the lack of a single prepared relief location, and the need for a centralized, elevated site that could serve as a flood and broader natural-disaster hub. The presenters said the Bear Mountain property, about 530 acres and well above flood levels, could support a multi-use facility combining disaster response functions with university and community uses. Proposed features included a command and communications center, distribution space, emergency shelter, medical and clinic support, food service, restroom facilities, RV hookups, and an indoor track/distribution building. They emphasized that the project would help avoid disrupting existing venues such as the Pikeville Expo Center and Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, while also supporting tourism and economic recovery. Committee members asked about community and emergency-management support, annual operating costs, and resilience standards such as tornado-related building codes. In response, the presenters said local stakeholders, including Appalachian Wireless, Pikeville Medical Center, Community Trust Bank, the city of Pikeville, and emergency management officials, had expressed support. They said the university planned to absorb some operating costs through multiple uses of the facility, community camps, and budgeted maintenance, and that construction documents were nearly complete with plans to begin building within months. After the presentation, the chair thanked the presenters and moved the committee into its recommendations discussion, noting the broader fiscal and humanitarian importance of disaster preparedness and resiliency and indicating that future legislation would likely follow from the task force’s work.

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• Many rural river systems in Flash Flood Alley are home to youth camps, campsites, RV parks, and other
• Specifically to improve campground safety, the bill requires summer camps and RV parks in its original
• We did remove the RV parks in the substitute from having to do some of the things because that is kind
• RV parks are typically...
• Youth camps only, sir, not RV camps at all? RVs, but I keep hearing 'youth.'

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Department for evacuation at River RV Park. 341, KCSO, Deputy.
• RV camp and I go to our RVs and say it's time to shelter our place and one of them says you didn't get
• We have an RV in front of our lakefront.
• I watched all these, I watched 108 RVs float right by me in the three RV parks, watching these screaming
• There was one man that was in the RV, there was an RV park down there by Faith Academy in the South.

Keywords: 997, house, all