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• It paints an entire community with suspicion.
• It paints an entire community with suspicion.
• Thomas Isaac, Islamic Community Center of Tempe.
• The Muslim community does. CAIR does.
• of your community because you share in common religion, common cultural practices, Community because

Bills: HB2908, HB4042, HCM2001, HCM2002, HCM2005, HCM2006, HCR2047

Keywords: constitutional convention, faithless delegates, state delegates, oath of office, class 2 felony, civil penalties, parent-child relationship, termination of parental rights, child welfare, court procedures, abandonment, neglect, reunification services, felony conviction, Muslim Brotherhood, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, national security, Islamist extremism, Congress

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• There especially the Flint community.
• also um encourages the use of community also um encourages the use of community service<00:47:15.680
• It embraces community service, and we are very supportive of including the new inclusion of based community
• welcome youth that are um need community welcome youth that are um need community service<00:50:
• education uh relating to community education uh relating to community literacy<01:13:52.640>

Bills: HB1877, HB2006, HB2167, HB2224, HB1626, HB1690, HB2012

Keywords: LGBTQ+ rights, commission membership, representation, youth involvement, Hawaii legislation, child well-being, financial support, expectant mothers, Hawaii Rx kids program, economic stability, youth homelessness, financial assistance, housing instability, emergency services, transitioning youth, Medicaid, pharmaceutical benefits, human services, healthcare access, public funds

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1877, which would expand the membership of the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission and add a youth seat. The commission’s vice chair supported the bill, saying the commission started with eight members, has growing interest, and would benefit from an odd-numbered board and youth representation. Members asked about quorum, and the commission said it has generally met monthly with only one quorum issue in the past 18–19 months and would work with legislative leaders to have appointments ready if the bill passes. Written testimony included support from Kokopac and one individual in opposition. The committee then took up HB 2006, which would create a cash assistance program for pregnant women and mothers of babies. The Department of Human Services explained current TANF rules, including eligibility requirements, child support cooperation, and work-program participation, and said the state has recently raised benefit levels to the maximum allowed, with a family of three or four receiving a little over $900 per month. Supporters from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and others argued the bill could reduce child poverty and improve maternal and child health, citing evidence from Michigan’s Rx Kids program and the temporary federal child tax credit expansion. A mother and Oahu Youth Action Board member testified from personal experience about the need for direct support during pregnancy. The committee also noted support from several organizations and about 26 individuals. The committee next heard HB 2167, which would direct the Office of Youth Services to run a pilot program providing financial assistance to homeless youth. The Office of the Public Defender, youth advocates, and several organizations supported the measure, saying even small amounts of help can prevent homelessness and help youth transition safely to adulthood. The Office of Youth Services said it supports the intent of the bill but requested clarification, and committee members discussed whether the program should be run directly or through contracted community agencies, how to set performance metrics, and how to structure the RFP and contract process. The chair indicated the committee wanted to work with the vice chair and OYS offline to refine the bill before moving forward. The committee then began discussion of HB 2224, relating to Medicaid pharmacy benefit management, with testimony generally supporting giving DHS flexibility to negotiate with PBMs.

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• Finally, House Bill 2409 would allow schools, community colleges, or universities the possibility to
• Chair and members, House Bill 24-10 would consider a person's communication with AI to be privileged
• as if the person was entitled to privileged communication from a human professional.
• Plans don't always go your way. We're going to work until we hear the second bell.
• Morris said and also communicate that regarding the Hispanic community, which is who I'm here to represent

Bills: HB2311, HB2371, HB2409, HB2410, HB2456, HB2457, HB4005

Keywords: artificial intelligence, disclosure requirements, data privacy, minor protection, online safety, HB2371, Arizona divorce, family law, dissolution of marriage, AI arbitration, AI-assisted arbitration, automated dispute resolution, online arbitration, binding determination, recommendation, superior court appeal, de novo review, marital dissolution, spousal consent, minor children

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• If fully funded, it would enhance Wall State Community College, addressing issues of resources being
• provided billions to the county commission, a memorandum of understanding is being prepared with community
• Development Authority for the authorized purpose of the Energy Infrastructure Bank to begin the energy plan
• If the 21st Century Fund does not plan.
• of the bills that came up was dealing with computer science, and I was like in one of our other communities

Bills: SB311, SB322, SB304, SB313, SB315, SB316, HB489, SB90

Keywords: electric transmission, public highways, permit processing, economic growth, infrastructure, rural development, condemnation actions, state regulations, community development district, CDD, annexation, municipal annexation, wet municipality, dry county, wet county, Sunday alcohol sales, ABC Board, alcohol licensing, on-premises consumption, golf course

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• The main provision this legislation would add is that applicants would be asked to outline their plans
• The main provision this legislation would add is that applicants would be asked to outline their plans
• While I am here, I will note this grant fund has awarded all previously appropriated American Rescue Plan
• Thank you for—it's a long, long time coming for the folks in that community. All right.
• And this is just a real small example that is a huge, huge help to some of these communities.

Bills: HB2029, HB2096, HB2116

Keywords: water conservation, grants, infrastructure, environmental protection, sustainability, cesspool remediation, cesspool replacement, forgivable principal, forgivable loan, wifa, water infrastructure finance authority, clean water revolving fund, drinking water revolving fund, wastewater infrastructure, on-site wastewater system, septic system, groundwater protection, public health, nonpoint source pollution, county water projects

Bills: SB 623, SB 1266, SB 1310, SB 1373, SB 1580, SB 1952, SB 2032, SB 2269, SB 2544, SB 2653, SB 2796

Keywords: pharmacist, vaccine administration, COVID-19, exclusive authority, healthcare, Medicaid, provider enrollment, credentialing, administrative burden, Texas Health and Human Services, senior retirement communities, emergency response, residential safety, contract provisions, health and safety regulations, medical staff privileges, hospital administration, healthcare regulation, Texas Health and Safety Code, consistency in privileges

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• We are very sympathetic to our great stewards and ag community that take care of our landscape.
• They were planned based on the analysis that the wildlife managers came out with.
• We spoke earlier about the recovery plan.
• The 1998 recovery plan stated that there was a goal of not less than 100.
• While I acknowledge the importance of supporting agricultural communities, this memorial...

Bills: HB2023, HB2100, HB2147, HB2158, HB2159, HB2162, HB2197, HB2497, HB2787, HCM2006

Keywords: land division, property disclosure, real estate, affidavit, Arizona Revised Statutes, small land subdivision, land use, real estate regulation, county ordinance, water supply requirements, property access, civil penalties, wildlife management, deer permits, private land, landowner rights, human-wildlife conflict, predatory animals, hunting regulations, game and fish

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• and a pension plan, lives at 20 to 30% of AMI.
• So we are talking about birds and pets and planned communities on this bill. Is that accurate? Mr.
• Chairman, planned community association, pets and fowl. Outstanding. Okay.
• It mirrors that to planned communities like it. Okay. Any other questions for the staff? Okay.
• The CC&Rs allow communities to generate rules, but the rules... ...allow communities to generate rules

Bills: SB1041, SB1088, SB1118, SB1128, SB1168, SB1176, SB1189, SB1207, SB1250, SB1272, SB1274, SB1286, SB1428, SB1457, SB1461, SB1503, SB1519, SB1537, SB1582, SB1618, SB1654, SB1713, SB1827, SCR1012, SCR1020

Keywords: electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, cybersecurity, homeland security, artificial intelligence, state appropriation, VPN security, zero trust, housing, zoning, middle housing, urban development, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes

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• communication, and water. communication, and water.
• . communities. communities.
• information out to the community. information out to the community.
• communities in time of need. communities in time of need.
• >> community >> community >> community reports<02:07:29.360> are<02:07:29.480

Bills: SCR21, SCR75, SCR50, SCR149, SCR47, SCR163, SCR169, SCR170

Keywords: healthcare, rural clinic, feasibility study, access to care, community health, Volcano community, Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation, emergency services, health assessment, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, health care, interdepartmental collaboration, public awareness, support services, education, health insurance, affordable healthcare, working group, Hawaii Health Plan, Medicaid expansion

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• Item number four, Senate communications. Mr. Clerk, are there any Senate communications?
• We're in receipt of a communication informing the House that the Senate has disagreed to the amendments
• We're in further receipt of a communication informing the House that the Senate has appointed conferees
• We're in further receipt of a<00:12:46.720> communication<00:12:47.360> informing<00:12
• house that a communication informing the house that the<00:12:48.600> Senate<00:12:48.920>

Bills: SCR21, SCR75, SCR50, SCR149, SCR47, SCR163, SCR169, SCR170

Keywords: healthcare, rural clinic, feasibility study, access to care, community health, Volcano community, Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation, emergency services, health assessment, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, health care, interdepartmental collaboration, public awareness, support services, education, health insurance, affordable healthcare, working group, Hawaii Health Plan, Medicaid expansion

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• The main provision this legislation would add is the applicant would also be asked to detail their plan
• To detail their plan for the saved water, but we already do most of this in internal policy, so adding
• I am here, I will note this grant fund has awarded all the previously appropriated American Rescue Plan
• So, for example, some of these projects also put money into informing the community about what they just
• We want to thank you. ...hazards detrimental to the community at large that they may not have been able

Bills: HB2029, HB2030, HB2096

Keywords: water conservation, grants, infrastructure, environmental protection, sustainability, grant fund, Arizona water law, A.R.S. 49-1332, water efficiency, water reuse, education programs, public outreach, rainwater harvesting, gray water, graywater, drought-resistant landscaping, xeriscaping, turf removal, groundwater recharge, aquifer health

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• We did a tour of a lot of community groups about the impact. of that bill.
• These folks have contributed to our community over the years.
• Like myself, I have served in elected positions to provide services to the community.
• It isn't for city or county taxes or community colleges.
• They make a community. And I thank you for working on this bill. Thank you, Senator.

Bills: SB4, SJR2, SB 4, SJR 2

Keywords: property tax, homestead exemption, school funding, state aid, constitutional amendment, SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval

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• He is filing his petition on behalf of his community in order to protect their water.
• , and I say most of our communities because the communities that affirm water, affirm life.
• The massive project that is being built out in the communities I represent.
• So where are they planning to relocate these horses?
• There are already 11 community members that are trained.

Bills: HM45, HB276, HB300

Keywords: Taos County, Questa, produced water, treated produced water, water reuse, water quality control commission, freshwater conservation, rural communities, acequias, Indian nations, tribes, pueblos, water rights, industrial water use, data centers, artificial intelligence, AI, quantum computing, economic development, renewable energy

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• <00:02:50.400> for front of mind in our community for front of mind in our community for generations
• <00:09:18.080> or least continue with um their plans or least continue with um their plans
• > you<00:09:19.920> know, their non-plans or the, you know, their non-plans or the, you
• Red Hill Community Ku Heva in support.
• Office of Planning Sustainable Office of Planning Sustainable Development.<00:35:13.040> Our<00

Bills: SB2093, SB2095, SB2046, SB2096, SB2127, SB2155, SB2243

Keywords: fuel tank, environmental impact, groundwater, health and safety, military facilities, local communication, advisory committee, Hawaii legislation, PFAS, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, forever chemicals, toxic chemicals, environmental contamination, water pollution, drinking water, surface water, soil contamination, fish consumption, food safety, public health

Summary: The joint Senate Agriculture and Environment and Health and Human Services hearing opened with SB 2093, which would require the fuel tank advisory committee to meet at least quarterly and provide funding. The Department of Health offered written testimony, and multiple supporters, including the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, Sierra Club, and a public member of the advisory committee, said more frequent meetings were needed to keep Red Hill cleanup, water testing, and public engagement front and center. Senators asked about public participation and whether the bill should also require meetings outside business hours; testifiers urged at least one evening or weekend meeting to improve access. No vote was taken during the discussion shown. The committee then heard SB 2095, creating a PFAS working group within the Department of Health to study PFAS and related chemicals and report to the Legislature. DOH supported the concept but requested amendments and funding, while the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity deferred to DOH. The Board of Water Supply supported the measure and asked to be included in the working group. Members asked about the bill’s reference to “other residuals,” and DOH explained it could refer to remaining PFAS components in soil, water, or other media. The discussion emphasized the widespread and long-lasting nature of PFAS contamination. Next, the committee considered SB 2046 on underground storage tanks and Red Hill-related cleanup. DOH and the Board of Water Supply testified, and a long list of community and environmental groups supported the bill. Testifiers argued the Navy caused the problem and should be held accountable for cleanup, while one witness said the bill was necessary because the Navy had delayed meaningful remediation. Senators asked whether the bill’s “large landowner” language could include the state or counties under existing statutes; DOH said it would check and later explained that cleanup responsibility generally falls first on the responsible party, then on large landowners if no responsible party exists, with the Navy currently understood to own Red Hill. The hearing then moved to SB 2096 on wastewater management, which the Department of Land and Natural Resources supported, noting PFAS can harm marine resources, and DOH’s wastewater branch offered comments. SB 2127 on water pollution drew support from Agra Business Development Corporation and opposition from the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and others. The main debate centered on runoff, NPDES permitting, and whether the bill could unfairly affect agricultural and public entities; senators and witnesses discussed how heavy rainfall, cesspools, and mixed land uses complicate responsibility and compliance. The transcript ends with the committee still in discussion on SB 2127, with no final votes or actions shown in the excerpt.

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• They’re very active in the community.
• They give back to the community quite a bit.
• This is just great for my community, my farming community. The program is housed under the U.S.
• This is just great for my community, my farming community. The program is housed under the U.S.
• This is just great for my community, my farming community. The program is housed under the U.S.

Bills: HB2056, HB2202, HB2207, HB2224, HB2303, HB2344, HB2532, HB2759, HB2798

Keywords: brackish water, groundwater, desalination, water resources, feasibility study, environmental impact, dementia care, telementoring, healthcare education, rural communities, grant funding, braille, disability access, education funding, state corrections, inclusion, produce incentive, agriculture, economic support, funding

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• One of my brand new community built a shopping area called the Boardwalk.
• Why, if there's such wide political support for this in the community.
• The budget's like, did we plan and budget for this? Was it in your plan?
• We're taking care of those communities. So when I I try to bring in a road.
• It's each community, every four years you might get a mile of road.

Bills: HB336, HB554, HB849, HB 1033, HB1338, HB 1246

Keywords: law enforcement, sheriff, constable, contracts, county governance, HB 554, fireworks, Juneteenth, Juneteenth holiday, retail fireworks permit, Texas Occupations Code, Local Government Code, county commissioners court, drought conditions, Texas A&M Forest Service, fire safety, holiday sales, seasonal fireworks sales, Fourth of July, Independence Day

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• -<00:16:06.279> based<00:16:06.560> day those community- based day those community-
• We offer integrated community supports, community residential services, and customized living services
• <00:36:17.000> supports<00:36:17.599> Community integrated community supports Community
• information to be able to communicate information to be able to communicate with<01:03:07.039>
• okay for them to be able to communicate okay for them to be able to communicate and<01:03:25.599

Bills: HF1662, HF2115, HF2159, HF1095, HF2160

Keywords: veterans, veterans affairs, State Soldiers Assistance Program, Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, MAXIS, human services data, data sharing, eligibility verification, informed consent, private data, benefits coordination, veteran housing, veteran assistance, Department of Human Services, Children Youth and Families, state benefits, federal benefits, privacy, public assistance, human services

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• The organization that receives the grant must develop and implement a recruitment plan to promote the
• note and I thought it was very reasonable for what the task is: will this be included in the dementia plan
• So is this, will this be included in the dementia plan that we talked about and overall?
• I'm concerned about this community. Please be respectful to the members in this committee.
• People are suffering, not just the non-restorables, but the community. And it's horrific to me.

Bills: HB2050, HB2082, HB2176, HB2195, HB2202, HB2307, HB2584

Keywords: radiologic technologist, radiologist assistant, radiology, imaging, x-ray, diagnostic x-ray, fluoroscopy, mammography, computed tomography, CT technologist, nuclear medicine technologist, bone densitometry, radiation safety, radiation licensing, scope of practice, health workforce, rural health care, critical access hospital, supervision, telehealth

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• Our systems are placed using data and community input.
• We respect that different communities may reach different... ...from our community is for more traffic
• Our systems are placed using data and community input.
• Our systems are placed using data and community input.
• I appreciate what you do to protect our communities.

Bills: HB2163, HB2256, HB2305, HB2367, HB2369, HB2669, HB2772, HB2916, HCM2007, HCR2004, HR2003

Keywords: lighting laws, construction equipment, farm equipment, vehicle safety, Arizona Revised Statutes, salvage vehicles, insurance claims, abandoned vehicles, salvage auction dealers, vehicle title, towing regulation, private towing carriers, vehicle impound, towing rates, preemption, law enforcement, neighborhood electric vehicles, alternative fuel, vehicle license tax, tax exemption

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• My point in telling you this is that communication matters, but a lack of communication can have devastating
• Tala appreciates that this bill directs senior living communities to have a proactive communications
• Currently, daycares are required to have basic emergency plans, but no one checks if those plans actually
• health safety plan.
• You are welcome to come with us, but that is a plan that is communicated with the residents.

Bills: HB 660, HB 4845, HB 3902, HB 5396, HB 4615, HB 1825, HB 1403, HB 4336, HB 4585, HB 4371, HB 863, SB 1589, HB 5223, HB 3195, HB 2734

Keywords: child protective services, adult protective services, caseload limits, call processing goals, child-care licensing, employee workload, reporting requirements, employee caseload limits, protective services, workload management, accountability, Department of Family and Protective Services, employee goals, call processing, child care, human resources, government accountability, Medicaid, provider enrollment, revalidation