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• When, uh, acts of fire, flood, or other damage takes place, uh, it may, in some cases excuse them for
• I think it's a, it's a process that moves those afflicted with either fire flood and this is becoming
• have, we reach out and help people all the time in disasters, you know, not only did they have the fires

Committee: House House Taxation & Revenue

Transcript Highlights:

• This is much-needed revenue to help us pay for essential services such as police and fire, which take
• in statute with recommending changes in state policy that foster economy, efficiency, or improved service
• We have not had the resources... improved service.
• by local taxes from these businesses and shopping centers is critical for community programs and services
• by local taxes from these businesses and shopping centers is critical for community programs and services

Summary: The Committee on Governmental Organization heard several bills related to outdoor advertising, open meetings, and San Francisco economic development. SB 364 by Senator Strickland would speed up processing of outdoor advertising permits by allowing Caltrans to act on applications as freeway projects are completed in segments, and clarifies customary maintenance of signs. Supporters said the bill would reduce permit backlogs and help local governments and the billboard industry; there was no opposition. The committee passed SB 364 to Appropriations, with the roll left open for additional votes. SB 470 by Senator Laird would extend until January 1, 2030 the sunset on the alternative Bagley-Keene open meeting rules adopted in SB 544, allowing state boards and commissions to continue using remote participation under specified conditions. Supporters from the Little Hoover Commission and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities said the current law has increased public participation, saved money, and improved access for people with disabilities and caregivers. Opponents, including ACA of California Action, the California News Publishers Association, and media and transparency groups, argued the bill weakens in-person public access and accountability. The committee approved SB 470 to Appropriations, with some no votes and the roll held open. SB 395 by Senator Wiener would let San Francisco create a hospitality zone in Union Square/Yerba Buena with up to 20 additional non-transferable liquor licenses for restaurants to support downtown recovery. City and business representatives said the measure would help fill vacancies, attract restaurants, and boost foot traffic, while remaining temporary and geographically limited. The bill passed to Appropriations with broad support and no opposition. SB 783 by Senator Rubio would extend until January 1, 2029 the special outdoor advertising rules for signs in former redevelopment areas; supporters said it would give affected communities time to find a permanent solution, while billboard industry opponents warned about compliance and federal highway funding risks. The committee passed SB 783 to Appropriations as amended, and then adjourned at 2:45 p.m.

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• And Dave Berto comes to us from the Professional Services Council.
• industrial mobilization as, quote, the process of marshalling the industrial sector to provide goods and services
• That is why I am so troubled by the mass firings of the Defense Civilian Workforce.
• Acquisition program managers and even service acquisition executives have told me they can't afford to
• Both at the production end and at the services and sustainment end, we've got a shortage of workers today

Committee: Senate Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel

Transcript Highlights:

• I would be called a person eligible for regional center services. Regional center services.
• When in-home respite services are authorized, we see some regional centers state that the services can
• Individuals receiving in-home respite services.
• This bill streamlines access to services, reduces barriers to service, and supports the dignity, independence
• Funding mental health services is not optional.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Human Services heard testimony on a series of bills affecting disability services, child welfare, foster youth, domestic violence survivors, guaranteed income pilots, crisis response, and child care providers. AB 1575 would update the Lanterman Act to use person-first language and broaden respite services to allow safe community access; supporters said it would improve dignity and consistency in services, and there was no opposition. AB 2470 would create a statewide one-stop reentry program for survivors of intimate partner violence to replace documents, repair credit, and access housing supports, while also giving CalWORKs emergency housing funds more flexibility; the Little Hoover Commission backed the bill based on its prior recommendations. AB 2510 would clarify and expand CalWORKs family reunification aid so parents can keep receiving support during reunification even if not all children are removed, and supporters said it would reduce barriers and better align with reunification goals. AB 2585 would expand guaranteed income pilot funding to rural and underserved counties, with testimony emphasizing the need for geographic diversity and data from places like the Central Valley. AB 1932, the Crisis Act 2.0, would continue and strengthen community-based mental health crisis response programs; testimony from family members and advocates strongly favored non-law-enforcement responses, and the bill drew broad support. AB 1925 would direct a feasibility study on a statewide permanent disability certification process to reduce repeated verification burdens; the committee approved it 4-0 and sent it to Appropriations. AB 2189 would fund a statewide special education parent action network to train and connect parents for systemic advocacy; after some opposition over the use of state funds for advocacy, it passed as amended and was referred to Education. AB 2684 would allow out-of-state nonminor dependents to do monthly social worker visits virtually, with in-person visits still required quarterly; it passed to Judiciary. AB 1967 would improve pathways for older youth experiencing homelessness or failed adoptions to enter or reenter foster care, and it passed to Appropriations. AB 2126 would create a targeted background-check exemption for certain former foster youth hired as peer partners, and it passed as amended to Public Safety. AB 2379 would require DSS to notify family child care providers of Fourth Amendment rights and provide multilingual know-your-rights training regarding immigration enforcement; it passed to Judiciary after some members questioned whether DSS was the right agency to administer the training.

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• As many of you know, Dig Safe is a free service for contractors and homeowners that helps locate underground
• </c><01:18:29.760><c> disruption,</c> can lead to major service disruption, can lead to major service
• are needed here clerk that his services are needed here immediately.
• ,</c><03:53:44.000><c> about</c> to the for US Forest Service, about to the for US Forest Service, about
• </c> library or their fire station. library or their fire station.

Committee: House Science, Technology and Energy

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I would be called a person eligible for regional center services.
• When in-home respite services are authorized, we see some regional centers state that the services can
• Individuals receiving in-home respite services.
• This bill streamlines access to services, reduces barriers to service, and supports dignity, independence
• Funding mental health services is not optional.

Committee: House Human Services

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Those poor people in council service that are trying to make all this work is, it's mind-boggling for
• Some of the other services that we provide in Santa Fe and in Albuquerque are campus operations.
• services, and not sure if you've seen Santa Fe lately, but we have landscaping services.
• Chair, Senator Gonzalez, that will go through Department of Veteran Services.
• Senator Gonzalez: Department of Veterans Service.

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• This is for on-call architectural services.
• Number 9, DHS Division of Aging, Adults, and Behavioral Health Services with ATA Services.
• Number 11, DHS with Healthcare Services Group.
• Number 15, DHS with SHC Services.
• Senator Rice, number 22, Shared Services. Someone with Shared Services here?"

Committee: All ALC-REVIEW

Summary: The ALC-Review Subcommittee reviewed seven methods of finance, including university projects at ASU Jonesboro and Mountain Home, Black River Technical College deferred maintenance, UA Batesville’s Farm Project Gateway Center, UAMS PET cyclotron equipment, a new allied health building at UAPB funded by a federal grant, and UCA’s multi-purpose arena design work. The committee also approved an alternative delivery construction project for UAPB’s Allied Health and Sciences Building, with East Harding Construction selected and AMR Architects as designer. Members then approved discretionary grants from the Department of Health and DHS, including support for a heart attack center designation, community health worker training, homeless services funding corrections, behavioral health transition support, and an enabling technology pilot. In the contracts section, the committee reviewed RFQs, construction-related contracts, intergovernmental contracts, and a large slate of out-of-state and in-state contracts covering topics such as seatbelt survey data collection, Medicaid and DHS systems, state hospital staffing and services, veterans’ services, education assessments, and state IT and procurement projects. Several contracts drew extended questioning. Senators and representatives pressed DHS and the Department of Veterans Affairs about heavy reliance on contract nursing and staffing costs, and officials said they were using pay incentives and recruitment efforts to increase state employee staffing. Members also questioned AEDC’s lithium supply chain study and the Department of Education’s security contract, with concerns about projected costs and repeated amendments. The committee held three in-state contracts—Department of Education security services and two DHS staffing contracts—until Friday, then adopted the remaining contracts and received informational reports on contract amendments, executed contracts, and emergency procurements before adjourning.

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• And you have to provide a service that is at least equivalent.
• We have a of marketing our services. Michael's house is full.
• social service agency.
• You have a group of people telling whether it be police, fire, emergency services, or corrections.
• And has grown over time to the point that we were providing those forensic services, crime scene services

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission opened an informal discussion focused on developing recommendations for its September report on correctional consolidation and cooperation. Chairs Dan Hunt and Senator Brownsberger emphasized that the group is still in an information-gathering phase, but should begin putting ideas on the table, including possible written recommendations, further hearings, and additional facility tours. Members discussed whether the commission should seek more input from frontline stakeholders such as sheriffs, probation, parole, reentry centers, unions, and the judiciary, and whether recommendations should be organized around specific issue areas like medical costs, programming, reentry, and facility operations. A major theme was the need for a more integrated and consistent correctional system. Participants raised concerns about fragmentation across DOC, county sheriffs, probation, and parole, and suggested exploring step-down pathways, minimum security, pre-release, day reporting, and regional reentry hubs to improve outcomes and reduce recidivism. Several speakers stressed the importance of uniform standards, evidence-based programming, better data on outcomes and spending, and clearer alignment between custody conditions and rehabilitation goals. There was also discussion of looking to other states and international models, as well as revisiting older reports and plans, including the 2009 commission report and the 2010 corrections master plan. Facility-specific issues were also raised, including the need to examine women’s facilities such as Framingham, Bridgewater, and restrictive housing practices in light of suicide concerns and mental health needs. Members discussed the relationship between correctional custody and behavioral health, the role of the judiciary in sentencing and reentry planning, and whether judges should be better informed about available programming and step-down options. There was broad agreement that collaboration, transparency, and accountability should be strengthened, with some members urging that recommendations be based on firsthand facts and data rather than opinion alone. The meeting also included presentation of a written set of eight high-level recommendations compiled by advocacy and legal organizations, which focused on clearer and more consistent programming, equitable application of rules, and reducing punitive conditions that function like solitary confinement. The chairs said the document would be shared with members and posted online. No formal votes were taken during the discussion, and the meeting ended with plans to continue the conversation at a future session, including possible follow-up on reentry centers, restrictive housing, and other systemwide reforms.

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• is a special purpose district created to provide wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal services
• the development of such freight uses in rural lands if the uses do not require urban government services
• We get our cars serviced by our trusted local mechanic, and every year we show our gratitude for our
• This one's a 31-mile short line that can get goods and services there and not, and they're going to have
• Can get goods and services there and not, and they're going to have to develop it or deploy it in a very

Summary: The committee heard four bills. On kit homes (ESSB 5552), staff explained the bill would direct the State Building Code Council to adopt rules for residential kit homes of 800 square feet or less by March 31, 2027. Prime sponsor Sen. Jeff Wilson said the bill would add housing options and asked that kit homes be treated as a distinct category from modular or factory-built structures; members asked whether current rules exist and whether the bill would cover 3D-printed homes. The public hearing was postponed, and later one supporter testified that the bill would help create clearer statewide standards without changing local zoning or safety requirements. On SB 5467, staff said the bill raises the thresholds for water-sewer districts to sell surplus property without notice or by private sale, increasing the personal property threshold to $5,400 and the real property threshold to $7,500. Sen. Keith Goehner said the change simply updates outdated limits to reflect inflation and improve efficiency. A representative of the Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts supported the bill, noting the thresholds had not been updated since 2011 for real property and 1993 for surplus property. The committee closed the public hearing without action. The committee also heard SB 5820, which would repeal Clark County’s authority to apply a freight rail-dependent use overlay to certain lands under prior law. Sen. Adrian Cortes argued the existing exemption has harmed agricultural and forest lands, led to environmental violations, and cost taxpayers money, while local supporters said the overlay has not produced promised economic benefits and should be removed. Opponents, including a railroad operator, the Association of Washington Business, and others, said the rail line supports economic development, rail-served industrial demand, and existing contractual and public investments, and warned repeal could strand investments and limit future freight and climate-friendly transportation options. The hearing was closed with no vote. Finally, the committee heard SB 5995, which would remove the 2031 sunset from the existing prohibition on using public port funds to buy fully automated marine cargo container handling equipment, while continuing to allow zero- and near-zero-emission equipment purchases. The sponsor and labor witnesses said the bill protects family-wage jobs, keeps taxpayer money from subsidizing automation, and preserves human oversight for safety and efficiency. Port and shipping industry opponents argued the bill is premature, could reduce port competitiveness, and should remain subject to the current sunset so the policy can be revisited later. The public hearing was closed with no action taken.

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• 218 1 million for the flood and sea level rise program within the Department of AG and Consumer Services
• . 43.4 million for the Florida Forest Service. 250 million for the role and Family Lands Protection program
• in Apalachicola, Bay Oyster restoration recovery among others within the Department of Management Services
• And 46.3 million relating to various it issues within the Department of Financial Services there. 62.1
• services and 100 million to continue funding for the My Safe Florida Home program.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Ministry, a nonprofit organization established in 2013 provides chaplaincy, pastoral, and counseling services
• resolved that the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby honor Chaplain Betsy Buehler for her service
• The Graham family's legacy of community service continues today. Judge Edwin S.
• want y'all to know members they showed up at 8 a.m. this morning to see Senate Health and Human Services
• Their tireless commitment to our communities is a testament to the values of service and collaboration

Bills: SB26 , SB28 , SJR36 , SB26 , SB616 , SB565 , SB384 , SB28

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement

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• </c><00:04:34.720><c> due</c><00:04:35.000><c> to</c> of providing Services due to of providing Services
• </c><00:38:59.560><c> or</c> they pose a near zero risk of fire or they pose a near zero risk of fire
• </c><00:51:54.640><c> like</c> with the cost of providing services like with the cost of providing services
• </c><00:52:00.280><c> are</c> moving when these services are moving when these services are underfunded

Committee: Senate Labor

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This is a core for human services staff.
• , fleet, and food service.
• This is the core for reentry services.
• It depends on which service provider they're using.
• One of the providers is RePath, or eHawk Services, and the other one is Total Court Services, or TCS.

Committee: House Budget

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Bosch is one of the world’s leading providers of technologies and services and the largest automotive
• part of the NorCal Zero project in Oakland, where 30 of our trucks are moving freight and dredge service
• Transportation Agency, Sierra is building three additional zero-emission switcher locomotives for service
• And here's an example that I have from 34 years ago: when I got in the trade, we were doing gas-fired
• That support will help us meet the state's mandate, maintain reliable service for the communities that

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• </c> places um for all our on-site services. places um for all our on-site services.
• </c><00:32:41.560><c> Our</c> preventative services available. Our preventative services available.
• </c> Department of Administrative Services. Department of Administrative Services.
• The department will still have to make choices between these administrative services and other services
• </c><01:15:20.760><c> or</c><01:15:20.960><c> program</c> a service or program a service or program um

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: Division Three of the Finance Committee met in work session on April 20, 2026, to consider Senate Bills 481, 603, and 663, with the discussion focused primarily on SB 481, relative to the sale of the Sununu Youth Services Center property. The chair explained that the bill was advisory only and that the committee’s recommendations would go to full Finance on April 27. For SB 481, members reviewed conflicting provisions in the prior budget law about whether sale proceeds should go to the general fund or the Youth Development Center Claims and Administration Settlement Fund, and the bill was described as a compromise that would direct proceeds to the general fund before June 30, 2027, and to the settlement fund after that date. It was noted that the settlement fund had originally received about $20 million and had roughly $10 million remaining. The committee also received an extensive update from DCYF Director Marie Noonan on the new Youth Development Center in Hampstead. She reported that construction remained on schedule, with major structural and interior work complete, substantial completion expected in late summer or early fall 2026, and occupancy anticipated in early 2027. The presentation highlighted the facility’s design features, including single-occupancy bedrooms, sensory rooms, an education wing, medical and clinical suites, visitation space, a gym, and multiple outdoor courtyards, all intended to support a trauma-informed setting. Members asked about the facility’s funding, square footage, fencing, and scanner; staff said the building is about 34,000 square feet, funded entirely with federal ARPA state recovery funds to date, and that the scanner is on site but not yet operational pending policy and staff training. Committee members also raised concerns about the facility’s design and security. In response, DCYF said some concrete walls are required for structural and safety reasons, but they are being painted to maintain a brighter environment, and that the fencing will be about 15 feet high with privacy netting because the campus is shared with Hampstead. Officials said the new facility is legislatively limited to a maximum of 12 youth, while the current center can house 12 to 18, and emphasized that courts ultimately determine placements. No votes or final actions were taken during the work session.

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• </c> appropriates money for The Debt Service appropriates money for The Debt Service the<00:18:53.440
• </c> difference between or The Debt Service difference between or The Debt Service difference<00:19:42.559
• </c> Services to Career Services to Services to Career Services to educational<00:26:17.440><c> opportunities
• </c><00:49:07.440><c> this</c> greater Demand on social services this greater Demand on social services

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• departments, ambulance services.
• departments, ambulance services.
• services.
• services.
• departments, engagements with fire departments, ambulance<03:22:04.080><c> services.

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Housing Committee opened with a public hearing on HB 196, which would repeal the Housing Champion program. Representative Matt Drew, the prime sponsor, argued the program is an unnecessary and poorly targeted subsidy, saying it rewards municipalities after projects are completed and may not be limited to new housing production. He questioned the transparency of the program, cited difficulty finding required annual reports, and noted a fiscal note suggesting the state could recover up to $3 million if obligations are terminated. Committee members and witnesses debated whether the program’s criteria amount to political favoritism or a standard grant process; supporters said the rubric is specific and that municipalities are evaluated against objective requirements. Representative Priest, Nick Taylor of Housing Action New Hampshire, and Karen Benfield of Stay Work Play New Hampshire all opposed repeal, saying the program encourages local zoning and regulatory changes, helps smaller communities participate, and supports housing supply and young people’s ability to stay in the state. The hearing on HB 196 was then closed. The committee then opened a hearing on HB 1405, a bill establishing an affordable housing guarantee program within the Housing Finance Authority. Prime sponsor Representative Chris Muns said the bill would reduce lender risk by guaranteeing up to 80% of principal on qualifying loans for affordable housing, with a cap of $30 million per lender per year and $300 million outstanding at any time. He described the measure as a low-cost public-private partnership backed by the full faith and credit of the state, and said it was identical to a prior Senate bill that had received unanimous bipartisan committee support before dying later in the process. He framed the bill as one part of a broader housing package aimed at financing, infrastructure, workforce, zoning reform, and other housing-related issues. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided. The only formal actions were opening and closing the public hearing on HB 196 and opening the public hearing on HB 1405, with testimony continuing on HB 1405 at the end of the transcript.

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• They were up here the day we had the fire alarm. >> So they had to go back and then come back again.
• day</c><00:03:21.920><c> we</c><00:03:22.159><c> had</c><00:03:22.239><c> the</c><00:03:22.400><c> fire
• </c> were up here the day we had the fire were up here the day we had the fire alarm. alarm. alarm.

Committee: House Tourism & Outdoor Recreation

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 01:17 SB 19 Discussion: 02:23 SB 19 Vote: 16:41, 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• you give your loving kindness to the people of Williamsburg, who have just dealt with a devastating fire
• Williamsburg who have just dealt with a Williamsburg who have just dealt with a devastating<00:01:41.040><c> fire
• </c><00:01:42.880><c> We</c> devastating fire. We praise you. We devastating fire. We praise you.

Keywords: Discussion of HR 7 00:05:00, 958, all

Summary: The committee met, established a quorum, and opened with the pledge and prayer. Members then made several brief introductions of interns and guests from the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville. The chair also reminded members about microphone use, cell phones, and the 24-hour rule for committee amendments and substitutes. The sole substantive item was House Resolution 7, sponsored by Representative Hodgson, which set out guiding principles for Kentucky elections. Hodgson described principles including fair and secure elections, accessibility balanced with security, citizen-only voting, stability and uniformity in election procedures, prompt and accurate results, transparency, accountability, and preservation of state control over elections. Members generally supported the resolution; Representative Marzian asked whether Kentucky already follows these principles and raised the issue of low poll-worker pay, while Representative Hancock asked about protecting voter registration data and privacy. Hodgson responded that transparency applies to the process, not personal information, and that Kentucky protects ballot secrecy and voter data. Representative Chester Burton also asked about election security, and Hodgson said Kentucky’s system relies on bipartisan poll workers and mutual oversight at polling places. Representative Marzian asked whether Social Security numbers are still required for voter registration, and members indicated they are, with a follow-up promised to the committee. The committee then voted 15-0 to pass the resolution with favorable expression. Before adjournment, Hodgson encouraged additional co-sponsors, and the chair noted the committee would likely meet again the following Thursday.