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• and the categorical programs, and a trailer bill proposal impacting the Local Control Accountability Plans
• are targeted at students with disabilities because those plans align with the budget that you may be
• Our assessment is more on what we've been hearing from districts and about their local plans.
• So there's still that uncertainty that districts face when trying to build their planning.
• Again, thinking about the challenges of districts to plan for and administer programs.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Then $500,000 from the higher ed bond bill was used to pull down the restaurant in the plan of putting
• Those plans have sort of subsided, and they are moving on.
• Our city has rezoned this whole area to be a CRX rail yard redevelopment housing plan, where we plan,
• I’m Director of Planning and Economic Development for the City of Brockton.
• And we can share as well the plan for this area.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee opened by explaining new attendance and public-testimony procedures, including that testimony would be recorded, livestreamed, and generally made public, with possible redactions for sensitive material. The chairs also noted that no committee rules were being formally adopted yet and that no votes would be taken during the hearing. Senator Collins briefly emphasized the committee’s oversight role on land takings and Article 97 issues, including concerns about proposed regulatory changes and the legislature’s constitutional role. The first major bill discussed was H. 3324, concerning the former Christos site on Crescent Street in Brockton and a proposed transfer of state-owned land from DCAM. Representative Michelle DuBois, Representative Rita Mendes, Mayor Sullivan, the Metro South Chamber’s Chris Cooney, Catholic Charities’ Larry Mayne, and Brockton planning director Rob May all supported the bill, describing the parcel as long vacant and arguing it should be reused for a mixed-use project with Catholic Charities, including affordable/workforce housing, an early education center, food pantry, workforce development, and language classes. Several speakers said the project would help retain Catholic Charities in Brockton and bring tax revenue and community services. DuBois outlined expected amendments, including moving one parcel into a municipal sale partnership and changing a “shall” to “may” regarding a right-turn lane. Some members raised questions about whether a deed transfer to a nonprofit was preferable to a long-term lease and about affordability definitions, but the bill was generally supported. Representative Connolly then testified on two Cambridge bills: H. 3308, relating to the Riverside Boat Club and a reconfigured DCR parcel boundary to support a lease with no loss of public space, and H. 3309, which would facilitate access to justice by preserving consideration of a vacant former probate court site for future court use. Senator DiDomenico supported the Riverside Boat Club measure and the broader goal of restoring court access in Cambridge. Members discussed accessibility, possible future court configurations, and the site’s prior use as an emergency shelter. The committee then heard testimony on S. 2217/H. 2108 concerning Columbia Point and access around the UMass/Bayside area. Harbor Point residents, including Orlando Perrella, Michael Corcoran, Richard Fulham, and Miles Byrne, described severe traffic congestion, emergency-access concerns, and frustration with the UMass Building Authority’s handling of the site and prior community commitments. Senator Collins said the committee should consider seeking an SJC opinion, and possibly an Attorney General opinion, on Article 97 and public-access rights. After the in-person testimony concluded, the committee attempted to reach remaining virtual witnesses on S. 2217 but did not receive testimony. With no further witnesses, the committee adjourned without taking any votes.

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• cities and counties to plan ahead and to routinely update their comprehensive plans.
• I am Hillary Patterson, the chapter president for APA Idaho, the state's planning organization.
• We believe strongly that land use planning should remain locally implemented.
• As noted yesterday, we are the planning professionals that implement the Local Land Use Planning Act.
• There are public hearings required for updating comprehensive plans and zoning codes.

Summary: The Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee met with a quorum and heard several bills. House Bill 749, dealing with forced annexation and septic-system replacement in unique annexation situations, was presented as a property-rights compromise that would let a city pay for a new system or allow the homeowner to install one at their own expense. The committee moved HB 749 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and the motion carried. House Bill 661, which would allow small waste haulers to compete in counties with franchise agreements, also received a due pass recommendation and passed the committee. House Bill 715, which would require city council involvement in hiring or firing directors of city-owned libraries, drew strong opposition from library professionals and associations who warned it would politicize libraries and create conflicting lines of authority; supporters argued it would add accountability for taxpayer-funded positions. Despite the opposition, the committee voted to send HB 715 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1354, a major accessory dwelling unit (ADU) bill that would prevent cities over 5,000 population from banning ADUs, require by-right allowances for internal and detached ADUs, limit local restrictions on size, setbacks, parking, fees, and owner-occupancy rules, and extend HOA restrictions to ADUs unless owners consent in writing. Supporters, including AARP Idaho and the Idaho Home Builders Association, said it would expand housing options, help aging Idahoans and family caregivers, and increase supply. Opponents, including the Association of Idaho Cities, APA Idaho, and community association representatives, argued it was too preemptive, would strain infrastructure and parking, and should preserve more local control. The committee voted to send SB 1354 to the 14th order for possible amendment after a failed motion to hold it in committee. House Bill 733, a tax administration bill, would shift partnership audit handling to the partnership level rather than requiring amended returns from each individual partner, aligning Idaho with federal practice and other states. The sponsor and a CPA representative said it was a process change only, intended to reduce administrative burden and improve efficiency for both taxpayers and the Tax Commission. The committee sent HB 733 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Finally, the committee approved the minutes from February 26 and March 5 and then adjourned.

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• We have an aeronautics division that serves over 60 community airports with airport planning assistance
• , and a lot of technical background to help keep building Planning and a lot of technical background
• And then can you give us an update on what the plans are for a new north-south route?
• The board has at least a five-year plan for new projects and that sort of thing.
• The board has at least a five-year plan for new projects and that sort of thing.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 989, all

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• Committee agendas are planned a week in advance and submitted by noon on Tuesdays.
• Committee agendas are planned a week in advance and submitted by noon on Tuesdays.
• Please hold the line in your conversations with the Senate to fully fund those planning grants.
• It is on the plan. It is on the planning grant list right now.
• Our financing plan relies on low-interest loans from the Public Works Assistance Account.

Bills: HB2295

Committee: House Capital Budget

Keywords: Washington capital budget, supplemental capital budget, capital appropriations, state building construction account, taxable building construction account, climate commitment account, natural climate solutions, housing trust fund, affordable housing, supportive housing, homelessness, manufactured home communities, mobile home parks, school construction, school modernization, school seismic safety, healthy schools, school electrification, SCAP, behavioral health facilities

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• The legislation requires the Department of Education to come back to the legislature with a plan for
• That's the essence of the business plan that would be required. Senator Davis.
• The legislation requires the Department of Education to come back to the legislature with a plan for
• That's the essence of the business plan that would be required. Senator Davis.
• That's all I want us to be able to hear: a four billion dollar plan that we asked to...

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including recognition of Alpha Kappa Alpha Founders’ Day and a visiting debate student. The chamber then took up a committee report on 52 executive appointments. After explanation by Ethics and Elections Chair Don Gates, the Senate adopted the report and confirmed the appointments by a vote of 39-0. The first major bill was SB 250 on rural communities. Senator Simon described it as a broad rural development package creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a Renaissance Grant Program for counties losing population, housing and transportation investments, additional funding for rural education, and rural health care measures. Two amendments were adopted to remove overlapping health provisions in light of a new federal rural health grant and to update hospital funding estimates. Senators from both parties spoke in support, while also asking about eligibility and access to grant funds. The bill passed 39-0. The Senate then considered CS/SB 318 on educational scholarship programs. Senator Gates said the bill responds to Auditor General concerns by separating scholarship funding from public school funding, requiring student identification and enrollment verification, reducing administrative fees for scholarship funding organizations, requiring annual audits, and directing the Department of Education to develop a competitive selection and performance plan for those organizations. Three amendments were adopted, including removal of a declining-enrollment provision for later conforming legislation and changes to enrollment documentation and withdrawal procedures. Senators from both parties supported the bill while raising concerns about accountability, student oversight, and school quality. The bill passed 38-0. Afterward, the Senate waived rules so SB 250 and CS/SB 318 could be immediately certified to the House. The session ended with announcements, including Palm Beach County Day at the Capitol and a reminder about the chamber group photograph, followed by adjournment until the next scheduled meeting.

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• Included in plans for Phase Two is the replacement of some of our aging water and sewer mains within
• the city, and then plans for the balance within our Phase Two.
• The Economic Development Authority now plans to expand the commercial park.
• The city plans to replace the system while performing the urgent improvements described above.
• But actually, this plan was already on his radar, and with that, I'll let him take over. Mr.

Bills: HF568 , HF433 , HF1689 , HF3135 , HF3137 , HF3145 , HF2887 , HF2819 , HF2802 , HF2664 , HF2267 , HF799 , HF800 , HF3049 , HF296 , HF580 , HF1438 , HF1237

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: special education, education funding, construction, Minnesota, regional educational programs, HF433, Cloquet Area Fire District, fire station, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, general obligation bonds, public safety, emergency services, fire protection, local infrastructure, Minnesota capital budget, DEED grant, municipal facilities, station construction

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• support changes to allow the recapitalization of SWIFT, as this program that funds our state water plan
• From the Texas Water Fund, um, as we know, the first state flood plan was issued not too long ago and
• And when we look at the draft regional plans, over half the money expected to be spent on water management
• Uh, the flood infrastructure plan, what's really missing in all this, to be really honest with, with
• with each other, uh, they also have liaisons to their neighboring water planning groups, uh, so that

Bills: SB 7

Committee: House Natural Resources

Keywords: water infrastructure, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, water supply, environmental sustainability

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• Good afternoon, Angela Pontes on behalf of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California in support of
• County, two Planned Parenthood affiliates together operate 28 health centers and 26 school-based sites
• This is one quarter of all Planned Parenthood health centers in California.
• This is one quarter of all Planned Parenthood health centers in California.
• County, including Planned Parenthood.

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• So, once these dollars are then conveyed to these cities that are listed, what's the plan moving forward
• Um, but hope isn't a plan, and I just would like us to make such diligence towards improvement in this
• game plan.
• </c><00:05:10.760><c> Thank</c> uh improvement in this game plan.
• Thank uh improvement in this game plan. Thank you. you. you. Senator<00:05:13.080><c> Givens.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:05 HJR 81 Discussion 00:00:33 HJR 81 Vote 00:04:30, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up only House Joint Resolution 81, which allocates the remaining $52,502,260 in the W Waters program for wastewater and wastewater assistance to troubled or economically restrained systems. The chair explained the funds would be distributed according to Kentucky Infrastructure Authority criteria under KRS 224A.320, with the goal of restoring systems to operational and financial stability and improving drinking water and sanitation in affected communities. Senator Funke Frommeyer asked how the funded systems would be kept in good repair after receiving the money and whether there would be a regional or long-term management plan. The chair responded that the funding is intended as a corrective measure to address compounding failures and that KIA has already weighed the relevant factors, while also stressing that communities should not expect repeated rescue funding. Senator Webb added context from earlier water and wastewater task force work, citing Martin County as an example and noting that KIA had adopted many of the task force’s recommendations for oversight, accountability, and operating protocols. The committee then voted on the resolution. Senator Funke Frommeyer explained her vote, saying she supported the measure with hope that better protocols and procedures were being put in place, though she emphasized that hope is not a plan. The roll call resulted in 12 yes votes and no no votes, and the measure passed with favorable expression and was sent to consent. A motion to adopt on consent was then made and seconded, and the committee adjourned with no further business.

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• And this community infrastructure plan, if you're not represented by a city and you're out there and
• Under this new plan, my understanding of how that would work is that the development team is going to
• Is there a process to modify that plan?
• The general plan, Mr.
• I believe that it could be amended, but it's a general plan for regional community infrastructure.

Summary: The House Revenue and Taxation Committee met on March 11, 2026, and heard three bills. House Bill 792, by Rep. Monks, would clarify Idaho’s small seller and occasional seller sales tax exemptions, including how yard sales and other small sales are counted within a calendar year and how taxes apply once sales exceed $5,000 and $7,500. Monks also explained that sellers over $3,000 in annual sales should keep records for four years, though those records are not filed with the Tax Commission. After brief questions about recordkeeping and gun show sales, the committee closed public testimony and advanced the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation. House Bill 722, by Rep. Ehlers, was presented as a follow-up to last year’s utility tax changes, adjusting timing so utilities do not pay under both the old property-tax system and the new kilowatt-hour tax system. The bill sets six-month reporting and payment periods and addresses how new utility investments are handled for budgeting and tax purposes. After a question from Rep. Cheatham about whether the bill covered non-generation or distribution investments in county buildings, and a response from the Idaho Association of Counties that it could not answer the question, the committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation. House Bill 811, presented by Chairman Cannon, would expand community infrastructure districts from cities to counties, add a sunset structure for districts and their bonds, and allow a temporary fee to help fund fire protection or emergency medical services. Committee members asked about how unincorporated areas would be included, whether the general plan could be amended, and whether district boundaries could be expanded; attorney Jeremy Piscay explained that amendments and expansions are possible through public notice, hearings, and, where applicable, property owner consent. After discussion of the bill’s dissolution and bond-discharge provisions, the committee approved a motion to send HB 811 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then adjourned and announced it would meet again the next day at 9 a.m.

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• But does not include a flexible benefit plan provided pursuant to section 1342 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma
• Just basically exempts our state-funded plans from this bill.
• Plan that already covers prosthetic benefits to fulfill their contracts with the patients in an equitable
• This bill will ensure fairness and transparency so that employers employers, taxpayers, and health plans
• Most health plans become questionable for me.

Bills: SB1673 , SB1500 , SB1447 , SB1646 , SB2007 , SB1275 , SB2074

Committee: Senate Business and Insurance

Keywords: prosthetics, health insurance, medical necessity, patient rights, insurance liability, pharmacy benefits manager, healthcare providers, claims processing, reimbursement, insurance regulation, employees insurance, contract awarding, certifications, state procurement, insurance plan, mental health, substance use disorders, utilization review, benefit coverage, pharmacy

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• Jeremiah 29:11, one of the most famous scriptures in the Old Testament, says this: For I know the plans
• I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope
• I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope
• Lord, thank you for having plans for each of us in our lives and especially those plans for hope and
• Many decisions are made in this room that help direct those plans at times, and that is why we start

Keywords: 989, all

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• Chairman. and then the plan decides we're going to and then the plan decides we're going to shift<01:
• </c><02:07:23.240><c> board</c> want to put an entire planning board want to put an entire planning board
• So, I'm the planning board to do that.
• </c><02:13:47.600><c> I</c> go in front of the planning board. I go in front of the planning board.
• Chair, when are we planning on—” “Mr. Chair, when are we planning on— What do you think?”

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• ,</c> compensation plans, compensation plans, uh<00:26:38.280><c> retirement</c><00:26:38.840><c> contributions
• Agency senior leadership is responsible for the projects included on that plan.
• Agency senior leadership is responsible for the projects included on that plan.
• </c><01:23:41.440><c> to</c> from four to nine today, with plans to from four to nine today, with plans
• </c><01:25:00.120><c> for</c> process of developing a plan for process of developing a plan for selective

Committee: House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I, I, the plan room is pretty cool. Like you've got some really cool things going on.
• I, I, the plan room is pretty cool. Like you've got some really cool things going on.
• I, I, the plan room is pretty cool. Like you've got some really cool things going on.
• I, I, the plan room is pretty cool. Like you've got some really cool things going on.
• I, I, the plan room is pretty cool. Like you've got some really cool things going on.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony focused on barriers facing minority-owned businesses and on local programs intended to improve access to capital and contracting opportunities. A representative from the U.S. Black Chambers described disparities in minority spending, argued for more intentional and transparent investment in Black communities, and emphasized the need to disaggregate data, hold officials accountable, and expand tools such as the byBlack certification directory. He also stressed that businesses need technical assistance, resources, and opportunities to grow through mergers, consortiums, and joint ventures. The main presentation then came from Larry Forester and Tyrone of Commerce Lexington, who outlined what they called eight major barriers for minority businesses, including limited access to capital, weak mentorship networks, discrimination and bias, bureaucratic hurdles, branding and visibility challenges, stereotyping, generational knowledge gaps, and limited financial literacy. They described several Commerce Lexington initiatives: the Access Loan Program, which brings small businesses before a pool of 26 lenders; a Minority Business Accelerator to help firms scale and connect with prime contractors; and an Opportunity Exchange for business owners to share experiences and lessons learned. They said the Access Loan Program has funded nearly $26 million in loans with an average loan size of about $62,000. Members asked about bias in lending and how to make contracting and certification easier for minority firms. Forester said applications are vetted by a subcommittee before reaching the full lender group, with attention to completeness and readiness, and that only one lender needs to say yes. On contracting, the witnesses said certification can be burdensome and suggested more hands-on help from the state, relationship-building events that include decision-makers, and incentives rather than mandates. They also relayed policy ideas from a business owner, including culturally informed underwriting, public-private matching grants, supplier diversity enforcement, and mentorship tied to capital access. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• Uh we have other as thrifty flu plan.
• the biden area plan of the save<00:09:00.080><c> plan</c><00:09:00.560><c> of</c><00:09:01.120><c> uh
• </c> have concerns about planning have concerns about planning capabilities.<00:15:21.279><c> It's</c
• </c><00:20:17.919><c> for</c> just faced with you know planning for just faced with you know planning
• Um just as a doing to plan for those.

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 1183, house

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• These funds will work in parallel with our Lina long-term recovery plan and the CDBG-DR action plan to
• and the cdbg drr action recovery plan and the cdbg drr action plan<00:14:28.680><c> to</c><00:14:28.800
• So for our TAT revenue, we focus it on destination management action plans and bringing that plan to
• </c><01:23:25.480><c> on</c> system but they count is planning on system but they count is planning on
• </c> county and um so with my planning county and um so with my planning director<01:26:30.360><c> we

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• People do not want to spend time and money on bespoke, unique plans that they have to go back and forth
• with the planning department on.
• mortgage lender, this legislation will help expedite the first phase of the architectural design and plan
• mortgage lender, this legislation will help expedite the first phase of the architectural design and plan
• review. and first phase of the architectural design and plan review.

Summary: The Assembly Local Government Committee heard AB 748 by Assemblymember Harabedian, a bill to expand California’s pre-approved housing plan program beyond accessory dwelling units to single-family and small multifamily developments under 10 units. The author said the measure builds on the earlier AB 1332 model, is intended to reduce time and cost in plan review, and gives local governments flexibility to choose designs while preserving permitting fee revenue. He also noted the bill had been worked to remove local government opposition and that similar pre-approved approaches have been used in Altadena and by Los Angeles County after recent fires. Support testimony came from Habitat for Humanity California, which said the bill would streamline the costly and labor-intensive early design and plan review phase and help affordable builders, nonprofits, and small developers move more quickly to permits. A representative from Abundant Housing Los Angeles and SPUR also spoke in support. No opposition witnesses appeared. Committee members expressed support, with Assemblymember Ward offering to coauthor and move the bill. The committee voted 7-0 to pass AB 748 to the Appropriations Committee, and the roll was briefly held open for an absent member before being closed.

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• To receive funding for these, the states were required to implement health policy planning programs.
• Prior to this, only five states had health policy planning.
• Five states had health policy planning programs.
• The 1974 National Health Planning Resource Development Act was designed to develop...
• And we plan to do that. And I... ...And we plan to do that. Mr.

Committee: Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

Keywords: 923, senate, all