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• the book on public service.
• Services for our dear friend will did.
• protective services, crisis protective services, crisis intervention,<05:18:21.600><c> family</c><05:
• </c> communities while cutting the services communities while cutting the services they<05:27:40.638>
• </c> patients just pay for these services? patients just pay for these services?

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• Human Services, Veterans Affairs, and other issues.
• But we just, just huge gratitude for your service.
• SB 1378, Ochoa Bowe, service learning designation, holding committee.
• SB 946, Seyarto, escrow rating service, due pass. That's out on an A roll call.
• SB 1079, Stern, fire innovation unit, due pass. That's out on an A roll call.

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its August 13, 2026 suspense-file hearing on Senate bills, with the chair opening by thanking staff and recognizing consultant Jennifer Swenson’s retirement after 30 years in the Legislature. The committee explained that it was weighing the fiscal impact of 293 bills and that some would move forward while others would be held because of cost, duplication, or competing budget priorities. The committee then took up the suspense file in alphabetical order and acted on a large number of measures, sending many to the Assembly floor as due pass or due pass with amendments. Examples included bills on battery recycling, wildfire resilience loans, mobile home park disaster assistance, price gouging, veterans’ property tax exemptions, housing and insurance issues, energy and utility regulation, election procedures, criminal justice, health care, education, housing, environmental protection, and artificial intelligence. Many bills were amended to narrow scope, delay implementation, add reporting requirements, clarify definitions, or reduce costs; others were held in committee. Among the notable actions, several bills were advanced on roll calls while others were held, including measures related to water quality, utility rate information, juvenile detention, CARE Court, and various housing and energy proposals. The committee also moved a number of sunset and technical cleanup bills, and several members requested to be added as principal or joint authors on amended measures. At the end of the hearing, the chair noted that the committee had moved a large number of bills to the Assembly floor, usually with amended language, and that the amended versions would be posted online. The hearing then adjourned.

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• They provide essential services such as enhancing safety and access to justice, including serving as
• In this bill, threats or cruelty to animals, including service animals and emotional support animals,
• Domestic violence is not just another call for service.
• Her boyfriend locked the doors to prevent escape, poured gasoline on her and set her on fire.
• >>Chair Maney: Last up today we have CS for HB 913, Inmate Services by Representative Johnson.

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• The RS also states that service providers are not responsible for problems the plug-in product might
• You don't ask the service provider for a permit; you just go ahead and do it.
• Chairman Crane and members of the committee, thank you for your service to all Idahoans.
• Chairman Crane and members of the committee, thank you for your service to all Idahoans.
• As tensions escalate, you get a firing back and forth.

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• We have the capacity to offer services in 28 languages currently, and we have 200 specialists across
• our region so that we can deliver services regardless of need.
• Without continued investment at SBDCs and other technical service providers, we can expand access to
• We see that out in, you know, I know historically like out in the Mendota Fire Bar area.
• We see that out and, you know, I know historically like out in the Mendota Fire Bar area.

Summary: The joint informational hearing of the Assembly Committees on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact and Agriculture, held at Fresno State, focused on cost pressures in California’s food system, household affordability, and the Central Valley’s role in agriculture. Opening remarks emphasized Fresno State’s regional importance, the Central Valley’s outsized contribution to food production, and the connection between agricultural health, food security, and the broader economy. Members also noted the impact of the federal shutdown on CalFresh benefits and the state’s efforts to respond with food assistance funding and National Guard support for food banks. The first panel featured academic and policy experts who described agriculture’s economic importance in the San Joaquin Valley and the rising pressures on farms and households. Dr. Conduro highlighted agriculture’s large share of regional GDP, farm receipts, jobs, exports, and food manufacturing, while identifying water scarcity, SGMA-related land fallowing, labor shortages and rising labor costs, market volatility, invasive pests, and production cost inflation as major barriers. Caroline Danielson of PPIC said food prices remain about 30% above 2019 levels, food insecurity affects about 1.8 million California households, and nutrition programs such as CalFresh, WIC, and school meals are essential in reducing poverty, especially in the Central Valley. Susie Pryor of the Central California Small Business Development Center described technical assistance, capital access, and training for small food and farm businesses, while warning that reduced funding limits support for rural and immigrant entrepreneurs. The second panel brought testimony from a small produce business owner, a food entrepreneur, and the Fresno County Farm Bureau. They said input costs for fertilizer, fuel, irrigation, labor, land leases, and compliance have risen sharply while commodity prices have remained flat or fallen, squeezing small farms and food businesses. Panelists stressed the need for small-batch processing facilities, local supply chains, education on food manufacturing compliance, land access for small farmers, and more pathways into agriculture through trade programs, community colleges, and FFA. Ryan Jacobson said California agriculture is facing a prolonged downturn, with farm bankruptcies, weak commodity prices, export-market uncertainty, water reliability problems, and costly ag-burning rules all contributing to financial strain. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken; the hearing was informational and concluded with discussion of possible policy solutions and continued engagement with stakeholders.

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• Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington and Representative Plouffe of Brockton, congratulating Fire
• Harhan on the occasion of his retirement from the East Bridgewater Fire Department. Ms.

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Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up a report from the Committee on Rules recommending adoption of several congratulatory and commemorative resolutions. These included resolutions honoring the South Boston Citizens Association for recognizing Evacuation Day, recognizing Ronan Barkie on her retirement after 22 years with Transition House, and congratulating Fire Chief Timothy M. Harhan on his retirement from the East Bridgewater Fire Department. Representative Decker moved suspension of the rules, the motion prevailed, and the House adopted the resolutions. The chamber also welcomed several guests, including Minister Peter Burke of Ireland, the Hamilton-Wenham girls cross country team for its championship season, and senior citizens visiting from North Attleboro. The House then adopted an order to adjourn to meet again Monday at 11 a.m. Representative Vieira moved that the House adjourn in respect to the memory of Thomas S. Cahir, a former House member from Bourne, and that motion was adopted. The House adjourned accordingly to meet Monday next at 11 a.m. in an informal session.

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• reports recommending that the resolution filed by Representative McKenna of Sutton congratulating Fire
• Hickey on his retirement from the Town of Webster Fire Department ought to be adopted. Mr.

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Summary: The House received a gubernatorial message returning the fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill (House No. 4244) with disapprovals, reductions, and recommended amendments. The message was filed as House No. 4250, and the portions concerning disapprovals and reductions were referred to the Committee on Ways and Means under Joint Rule 30, with the remaining matter referred to the Committee on Bills and Third Reading. The House also considered a committee-reported resolution congratulating Fire Chief Brian C. Hickey on his retirement from the Town of Webster Fire Department. After suspension of the rules, the resolution was adopted. In addition, the House took up House No. 972, authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to supply water to the Linfield Center Water District in Linfield. The House suspended Rule 7A, ordered the bill to a third reading, and advanced it accordingly. Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn when it next adjourned until Monday at 11 a.m. Mr. Jones of North Reading then moved immediate adjournment, and the House adjourned to meet Monday next at 11 a.m. in an informal session.

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• This bill is actually pay to play for fire protection. So all of you have heard of the WUI.
• It used to be Cal Fire until they went a little goofy.

Summary: The Resources and Conservation Committee met, took a silent roll, and approved the January 19 minutes by voice vote. The only substantive item was a presentation by Representative Judy Boyle of RS 32856, which she described as a measure to raise the cap on a fire protection fee for homes in the wildland-urban interface from $40 to as much as $100, with the Idaho Land Board setting the exact amount. She argued the fee is inexpensive “insurance” for the growing number of homes Idaho Lands Department firefighters must protect, especially in forested areas. Committee members expressed support, noting the importance of rapid wildfire response in North Idaho and describing the fee as a reasonable cost for protection. Representative Raymond moved to introduce RS 32856, and the committee approved the motion by voice vote. The meeting then adjourned.

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• This bill is actually pay to play for fire protection. So all of you have heard of the WUI.
• It used to be Cal Fire until they went a little goofy.

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• </c><00:06:46.960><c> charge</c> may only charge a single service charge may only charge a single service
• It has to say fire in the policy, so the perils are named in there.
• It has to say fire in the policy, so the perils are named in there.
• It has to say fire in the policy, so the perils are named in there.
• </c> you really need to look at what services you really need to look at what services they're<01:20:

Bills: HF1865, HF2014, HF2028

Keywords: mortgage, qualified mortgage, QM, points and fees, conventional loan, consumer lending, home loan, residential real estate, lender fees, service charge, finance charge, closing costs, Minnesota Statutes 47.20, housing finance, borrower protections, cooperative apartment loan, contract for deed, real estate lending, foreclosure, notice requirements

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• Due to this, safety defects are frequently overlooked and equipment is returned to service without being
• </c><00:02:08.640><c> great</c><00:02:09.200><c> uh</c> chair I do have some test fires great uh chair
• </c><00:03:46.120><c> without</c><00:03:46.400><c> being</c> is returned to service without being is
• returned to service without being repaired<00:03:47.280><c> creating</c><00:03:47.680><c> a</c><00:03
• </c> combined with the rail service combined with the rail service improvement<00:37:45.280><c> program

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• This amendment is for the result of the social service.
• such as ambulance services, advanced life support, and specialty care transport provided by fire rescue
• and ambulance services.
• Both trust funds are allocated within the investigative service budget entity.
• , Director of Administrative Services, who's going to present Amendment EOGB 2026-0459.

Summary: The Legislative Budget Commission considered 21 budget amendments, most of them routine authority adjustments tied to federal grants, Medicaid payment programs, and trust fund realignments. The Department of Education received $14.751 million for a Preschool Development Grant to support early learning system improvements, workforce credentialing and training, IT modernization, and related early childhood certification work. The Department of Veterans Affairs shifted $2.2 million within its trust fund to cover higher nursing home occupancy, replace contract nursing with OPS staff, and meet rising operating costs. The Department of Health moved about $9.1 million to support Disability Determinations, where roughly 140,000 cases were pending or in process, and said the change would help reduce backlog and avoid a deficit. The Agency for Health Care Administration presented multiple amendments for Medicaid-related programs, including $766 million for indirect medical education, $1.9 million for managed care network adequacy audits, $209 million for the Rural Health Transformation Program, and several large supplemental payment programs for hospitals and physicians; members asked about CMS approval delays, provider access, and how rural funds would be distributed. The commission also adopted an amendment realigning KidCare funds, placing a $32.1 million surplus into reserve, though several members objected that the state had not yet implemented the 2023 KidCare expansion and that children remained on a wait list. Another Medicaid amendment placed a $376 million surplus into reserve after updated estimating conference projections. Other agencies also received approvals. FDLE received $16.26 million to buy counter-unmanned aircraft systems equipment such as radar and RF sensors to detect and mitigate drone threats. The Department of Juvenile Justice received $1.6 million for the Florida Scholars Academy and a Social Services Block Grant realignment, with staff confirming corrective action had been taken after prior audit findings about allowable SSBG spending. The Division of Emergency Management received federal pass-through authority for FIFA World Cup security and counter-UAS funds, both controlled by the Miami host committee, and members noted the state had little direct oversight over how those local grants would be used. The Department of Commerce received $148.4 million for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery work, with questions focused on the split between housing, infrastructure, and administrative costs. The Department of State received $408,377 for arts and culture federal grant obligations. All amendments were adopted, generally without objection, after brief questioning and no public testimony.

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• The amendment adds the Louisiana State Fire Marshal or his designee. Thank you, ma'am.
• flooding back in Shreveport on Highway 1, which is a major thoroughfare in our area, so much so that the fire
• chief could not get his fire trucks through at one point, and we had a school bus carrying kids just

Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on May 26 and considered several resolutions and one Senate bill dealing with transportation project delivery, vehicle safety, school-zone safety, flooding, and highway signage. The committee first took up SCR 64, which creates a task force to study construction management at risk (CMAR) for public works. An amendment added representatives from Louisiana Associated General Contractors and Associated Builders and Contractors to the task force, and the resolution was reported with amendments. The committee also heard HR 282, which creates a task force to study utility terrain vehicles with Louisiana State Police and other stakeholders; an amendment added the State Fire Marshal, and the resolution was reported with amendments. The most extensive discussion centered on SB 513, which addressed public works project delivery methods and included a proposal for an average-bid award method as well as design-build authority for airports and vertiports. Testimony from a Reason Foundation policy analyst and a Louisiana Associated General Contractors representative opposed the average-bid concept, arguing it lacked U.S. precedent, could encourage collusion, and could raise costs, while airport-related design-build provisions were supported. The committee adopted an amendment in concept to remove the average-bid language, then reported SB 513 with amendments by a vote of 11 yeas and 4 nays. The committee also reported SCR 62 favorably, which urges DOTD to evaluate all school zones on state highways in response to safety concerns and near misses involving crossing guards and distracted driving. In addition, HCR 112 was reported favorably to study flooding on Louisiana Highway 1 in Shreveport, and HR 275 was reported favorably to study an interstate highway signage maintenance and reporting program. The meeting concluded after all items were acted on and the committee adjourned.

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• We're fired up. We're ready to go, ma'am. Whenever you want, you're recognized.
• We're fired up. We're ready to go, ma'am. Whenever you want, you're recognized.
• We're fired up. We're ready to go, ma'am. Whenever you want, you're recognized. Anybody gets that.

Summary: The Housing, Agriculture, and Tourism Subcommittee heard five bills and reported all of them favorably. House Bill 827, by Rep. Anderson, would require online real estate listings to disclose estimated ad valorem taxes based on the listing price rather than the seller’s current taxes, to reduce surprise tax increases for homebuyers. The bill drew support from the Property Appraisers Association of Florida, the Florida League of Cities, and the Florida Association of Counties, and passed unanimously after a technical amendment. House Bill 483, by Rep. Cobb, aimed to support Florida’s manufacturing sector by formally recognizing the chief manufacturing officer, creating a workforce development grant program, launching a voluntary promotional campaign for Florida-made products and manufacturing careers, and requiring biennial reporting. The bill received broad support from manufacturing, economic development, and business groups, was amended with technical cleanup language, and passed unanimously. House Bill 675, by Leader Driscoll, sought to expand affordable housing efforts by limiting Live Local Act incentives to affordable housing, extending affordability periods from 30 to 50 years, lowering the income cap for eligible units, and eliminating documentary stamp taxes for certain first-time homebuyers. After two amendments and supportive testimony from United Way Suncoast, the bill passed on a party-line style roll call with all members voting yes or excused. House Bill 495, by Rep. Albert, transferred golf course best management practices certification from the Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services without changing the underlying BMP requirements. After an amendment clarified that all BMPs remain in place, the Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association testified in support, and the bill passed unanimously. House Bill 1497, by Rep. Hunschofsky, revised the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program by narrowing eligibility to lower-income associations, removing a coastal-only requirement, and tying grants to completion of opening protection for all common elements; two amendments further refined eligibility and grandfathered pending applications. The Community Associations Institute supported the measure, and it also passed unanimously. The committee ended with remarks about the prior night’s softball game and then adjourned.

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• There is a great need for quality oral health services.
• Regarding page 16, where there are referrals to under-need services, there aren't behavioral health services
• I think people with money can get out-of-state services, private services... ...or whatever, so they
• Deferred from formal services.
• Services. CARE is unique.

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• </c> need for one service. need for one service.
• </c><00:25:53.560><c> Um</c> goods and services. Um goods and services.
• </c> goods, products, and services goods, products, and services through<00:26:43.200><c> the</c><00:
• There's fire hydrants and piping that goes out through the middle of nowhere that nobody's on.
• ><c> piping</c><00:41:04.320><c> that</c> There's fire hydrants and piping that There's fire hydrants

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• ,<00:18:41.400><c> safe,</c> serviceable, safe, serviceable, safe, operationally<00:18:43.400><c> ready
• Within that we have our own fire department on Grade Lane.
• department um in on have our own fire department um in on Grade<00:20:52.120><c> Lane.
• We support the Secret Service, the FBI with VIP and DV support.
• Senator Elkins. >> First of all, General, thank you for your service.

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Summary: The task force met on October 14, confirmed a quorum, and adopted the September 16, 2025 minutes. Members then received a Kentucky Air National Guard 101 briefing from Brigadier General Bruce Bancroft, commander of the Kentucky Air National Guard, who described the Guard’s structure, missions, and statewide role. He emphasized that Kentucky is a single-wing state centered at Louisville’s 123rd Airlift Wing and highlighted several unique capabilities, including the Contingency Response Group, critical care air transport teams, medical detachment for chemical environments, explosive ordnance disposal, fatality search and recovery, and special tactics personnel. General Bancroft also discussed staffing and readiness, saying the Guard has 1,273 authorized positions, with a mix of AGR, Title 32, and Title 5 personnel. He noted that AGR positions are funded at about 96 percent, while technician positions are funded at about 53 percent, leaving the organization to operate at roughly 75 percent of authorized manpower overall. He said the wing converted from the C-130H to the C-130J in 2021 and completed the transition in about 2.5 years, ahead of the original three-year timeline. The briefing further covered the Guard’s operational tempo and community role. Bancroft said the unit has earned 21 Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards, has deployed about 500,000 days since 9/11 across 45 countries, and routinely supports federal and domestic missions. He described the C-130J’s tactical airlift, airdrop, and blacked-out operations as directly useful for disaster response in Kentucky, and he pointed to strong ties with UPS and other aviation employers. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approval of the prior minutes.

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• program in the Federal Grants Trust Fund from the grants and aids contracted services category.
• such as ambulance services, advanced life support, and specialty care transport provided by fire rescue
• and ambulance services.
• Both trust funds are allocated within the investigative service budget entity.
• , Director of Administrative Services, is recognized.

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• Fund for the preschool developmental grant from the United States Department of Health and Human Services
• Program in the Federal Grants Trust Fund from the grants and aids contracted services category.
• such as ambulance services, advanced life support, and specialty care transport provided by fire rescue
• and ambulance services.
• Both trust funds are allocated within the investigative service budget entity.

Summary: The Legislative Budget Commission met to consider 21 budget amendments, beginning with the Department of Education’s request for $14.751 million in federal grant authority for the Preschool Development Grant. Members asked whether any funds would support VPK or provider payments; the department said the money is for birth-to-kindergarten early learning work, including IT modernization, workforce credentialing, training, and streamlining director certification. The amendment was adopted without objection. The commission then approved amendments for the Department of Veterans Affairs to shift $2.2 million within its trust fund to cover higher nursing home occupancy and reduce staffing agency use, and for the Department of Health to realign about $9.1 million for disability determinations amid a backlog of roughly 140,000 cases. The Agency for Health Care Administration presented multiple Medicaid-related amendments, including $766 million for indirect medical education, $1.9 million for managed care network adequacy audits, $209 million for the Rural Health Transformation Program, and several large supplemental payment programs for KidCare, hospitals, physicians, cancer hospitals, nursing IME, and public hospital payments. Members questioned network adequacy, rural access, and the KidCare surplus and expansion; the KidCare realignment drew debate, with some members objecting because the 2023 eligibility expansion has not been implemented, but the amendment passed on a roll call vote. Other amendments adopted included FDLE’s $16.3 million for counter-UAS detection and mitigation equipment, DJJ’s $1.6 million for Florida Scholars Academy and a Social Services Block Grant realignment, and emergency management pass-throughs for FIFA World Cup security and counter-drone funding to the Miami host committee. The Department of Commerce received $148.4 million for disaster recovery under the CDBG-DR program, with questions about the split between housing, infrastructure, and administrative costs. The Department of State also received $408,377 for arts and culture grant authority. Most amendments were adopted without objection, and the commission adjourned after completing the agenda.

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• , services, services, House<00:06:12.760><c> Bill</c><00:06:12.960><c> 265,</c> House Bill 265, House
• </c> general fund for expired debt service. general fund for expired debt service.
• </c> dollars and in the Public Service dollars and in the Public Service Commission,<00:35:11.800><c>
• In Debt Service, we add language to cap the amount paid by Fish and Wildlife on their debt service for
• </c> services and increased contract costs. services and increased contract costs.

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