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• <05:26:36.878> control<05:26:37.360> standards, engine pollution control standards,
• State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control<05:29:
• In fact, California's efforts to control air pollution predate federal efforts in 1967.
• In 1967, California was the first state to establish a state air pollution control agency.
• State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control<06:30:

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Pollution Control Agency. Pollution Control Agency.
• Pollution Control Agency.
• I'm Assistant Commissioner with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
• the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
• Pollution Control Agency.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:26:36.080> control of rulemaking with the pollution control of rulemaking with the pollution
• There would need to be 0.25 FTEs for rulemaking advisory with the Pollution Control Agency in the first
• And then the last piece would be the Pollution Control Agency on page 14.
• And then the last piece would be the Pollution Control Agency on page 14.
• And then the last piece would be the Pollution Control Agency on page 14.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• There was a fantastic report that was produced by the Pollution Control Agency this last summer that
• So Glenn Scuda with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and Tanny, would you want to take on some
• <01:14:49.120> Uh<01:14:49.440> and<01:14:49.760> Tanny, Pollution Control Agency
• Uh and Tanny, Pollution Control Agency.
• Madam Chair, members, I'm Glenn Scuda, the watershed division director with the Pollution Control Agency

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Please consider investing in preserving the assets of Minnesota agencies this year.
• This was an appropriation to the Pollution Control Agency. This is a budget-neutral change.
• <00:35:15.920> pollution<00:35:16.200> control<00:35:16.520> agency's pollution
• pollution control agency's pollution pollution control agency's construction<00:35:17.640> demolition
• Sections 4 and 5 authorize the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency to issue $50 million in appropriation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm assistant commissioner for air and climate policy for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and
• Kate Kuth, climate director at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, for the record.
• <00:47:33.359> Pollution<00:47:33.760> Control<00:47:34.079> Agency,<00:47:34.640
• > for Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, for Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, for the<00:47
• But what we can control here in Minnesota is the ability to lift the moratorium and start having the

Bills: HF3556

Keywords: community solar, energy, solar power, renewable energy, Melissa Hortman, 1183, house

Summary: The committee approved the February 26, 2026 minutes and then took up House File 3556, which would rename Minnesota’s community solar garden program the Melissa Hortman Community Solar Garden Program. The bill’s author described the measure as a tribute to Hortman’s leadership and her role in creating the program, noting its importance to Minnesota’s solar industry and the broader clean energy transition. The author moved HF 3556 to the general register, and the committee proceeded to testimony. Testifiers from the Public Utilities Commission, Department of Commerce, solar industry groups, clean energy organizations, and community solar advocates all supported the bill. They credited Hortman with authoring and advancing the 2013 legislation that created Minnesota’s community solar program and said it became a national model that expanded access to solar for renters, lower-income households, and others who could not install rooftop systems. Several witnesses highlighted the program’s growth, including more than 1 gigawatt of approved projects, strong participation by low- and moderate-income subscribers, and job creation and private investment in Minnesota. Witnesses also emphasized Hortman’s personal leadership style, describing her as prepared, persuasive, collaborative, and deeply committed to clean energy and public service. Some recounted personal interactions with her and said the name change would preserve her legacy and ensure future Minnesotans remember her impact. No vote on the bill itself was taken during the testimony shown, beyond the motion to send HF 3556 to the general register.

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• Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Council.
• I am a state employee, so they had to put me somewhere in the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
• Minnesota.
• <01:14:02.800> control<01:14:03.159> agency for example the pollution control agency
• for example the pollution control agency has<01:14:03.679> an<01:14:03.840> environmental<

Keywords: 1183, house

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• HS1 for HB 390 makes it so that DelDOT and its agencies may, at their discretion, determine the methodology
• The Register indexes regulations by agency and subject matter.
• It will allow for more effective interaction with agencies and more efficient distribution of the registrar's

Bills: HB89, HB328, HB344, HB365, HB283, HB89, HB328, HB344, HB365, HB283

Keywords: home improvement, consumer protection, consumer fraud, dispute resolution, mediation, contractor registration, home repair, renovation, homeowner, building contractor, construction fraud, treble damages, attorney fees, Department of Justice, Division of Consumer Protection, Department of Labor, good faith, unfair trade practices, Delaware, regulations

Summary: The Senate Elections and Government Affairs Committee met in hybrid format, approved the June 10 draft minutes, and then heard a long agenda of bills. HB 89 (home improvement fraud dispute resolution) was presented as a consumer protection measure developed with DOJ to address contractor fraud, especially against vulnerable homeowners; members voiced support and asked to be added as sponsors. HB 283 updated realty transfer tax exemptions to use gender-neutral “spouses” language and add a direct grandparent-to-grandchild transfer exemption; it drew supportive public comment. HS1 for HB 390 would let DelDOT choose electronic-only bidding for projects, remove newspaper bid-opening notices, and clarify bidding records, with no opposition raised. HB 328/H.A. 2 modernizes the Register of Regulations statute, keeps newspaper distribution requirements, and delays some effective dates to 2027; it was described as a technical update. HB 365 would create the Delaware Indigenous Affairs Commission, prompting supportive testimony from Indigenous community members and some discussion about representation and internal tribal اختلافs, but no formal opposition. HB 423 would automatically enroll new state employees in the 457B deferred compensation plan unless they opt out, with exclusions for collective bargaining units and implementation tied to payroll readiness; it was presented as a retirement-savings measure. SS1 for SB 342 would modernize the Delaware Motion Picture and Television Development Commission to support a broader film/media incentive package, with support from the Delaware Arts Alliance and a request to help attract productions to Delaware. The committee also heard SB 331, a cleanup bill on garagekeeper liens for manufactured housing and related assets. The sponsor and an attorney explained it as clarifying who can recover funds and attorney’s fees in lien sales, but the Chief Magistrate and the manufactured housing association said the issue should be addressed more carefully and possibly in another section of code; they were open to further work. HB 436 would update the Smyrna charter, including school impact fees, election challenge procedures, vacancy rules, domicile standards, Board of Elections terms, and meeting schedules. HS1 for HB 376 made technical and organizational changes to the Millville charter, including a tiebreaker for municipal elections and a property tax cap, with the town solicitor saying there was little substantive change. HB 460 would require New Castle County municipalities to submit permit data monthly rather than on a much slower schedule, limited to closed permits with certificates of occupancy, to improve property assessment data; it was presented as part of broader reassessment/data-quality efforts. Public comment was heard on several items, especially HB 365 and SS1 for SB 342. Indigenous speakers supported the commission as a way to preserve heritage, improve representation, and create a formal seat at the table. The Delaware Arts Alliance supported the film commission modernization bill as part of a broader creative-economy plan. No recorded votes were taken on the individual bills in the transcript, and the meeting ended with a unanimous motion to adjourn.

Bills: HB462, HB477, SB210, HB462, HB477, SB210

Keywords: emergency medical services, military training, licensure, public health, veterans, health benefits, nonprofit organization, agriculture, insurance regulation, taxation, hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, HB462, chiropractic, chiropractor, State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, professional licensing

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• <00:02:12.239> that amendments made by state agencies that amendments made by state agencies
• There's no traffic controllers.
• of finance as well as our controller. of finance as well as our controller.
• Uh agency bond about $30 million.
• bonds, and then $50 million for agency bonds, and then $50 million for agency or<01:30:34.880>

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:55 Approval of Minutes 00:02:01 Information Items 00:02:10 Review of Executive Branch Agency Plans 00:02:20 A. A. Eastern Kentucky University 00:02:48 B. B. Kentucky Community and Technical College System 00:15:21 C. C. Kentucky State University 00:31:43 D. D. Morehead State University 00:41:44 E. E. Murray State University 01:01:56 F. F. Northern Kentucky University 01:16:09 G. G. University of Kentucky and Hospital 01:25:00 H. H. University of Louisville 01:42:52 I. I. Western Kentucky University 01:56:17, 958, all

Summary: The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a roll call establishing a quorum. The committee then approved the prior meeting’s minutes. Members were reminded to silence cell phones, and the chair noted an informational item on capital plan amendments made by state agencies during the latest revision period before moving to university capital plan presentations. Eastern Kentucky University President David McFaden outlined EKU’s enrollment growth, strong Kentucky student retention, and signature programs in nursing, occupational therapy, criminal justice, education, manufacturing engineering, and aviation. EKU’s main capital priorities were a new health innovation project to support a proposed osteopathic medical program, including a $50 million escrow requirement until accreditation; a collaborative center for health innovation to address outdated health sciences facilities; a $5 million startup request for an air traffic control program; aircraft upgrades for the aviation fleet; and continued asset preservation funding. In response to questions, EKU said roughly 40% of the new health facility would be dedicated to the medical school, with shared simulation space for multiple health programs, and that aviation maintenance needs are currently being met through KCTCS partners but could be expanded if demand grows. KCTCS representatives then described the system’s scale and capital needs, noting service to 107,000 students, extensive dual credit and workforce training, and a network of 342 buildings across 70 campuses. They said prior legislative support, including $277 million in asset preservation and $90 million released for approved projects, had helped with safety, roofs, energy efficiency, and campus security. Their current priorities include about $30 million for systemwide safety and security upgrades, renovations tied to consolidation and footprint reduction under Senate Joint Resolution 179, and broader asset preservation needs estimated at roughly $300 million to $325 million. Members discussed the need to preserve and expand skilled trades training, and KCTCS said its plan includes construction trades and flexible, multiuse facilities that can adapt to changing workforce needs. No votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes, and the presentations concluded with questions and discussion only.

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• <00:02:58.160> submissions agencies for their timely submissions agencies for their timely
• Behind each tab, you'll see the agency Behind each tab, you'll see the agency acronym<00:03:12.560
• information that um our agency information that um our agency representatives<00:03:19.599> have
• And for the sake other state agencies.
• The statute directs EEC to be the lead agency for these hazardous substance pollutants for the emergency

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:05 Approval of Minutes 00:01:48 Welcome New Members 00:02:03 Information Items 00:02:35 Review of Executive Branch Agency Plans 00:03:33 A. Cabinet for Health and Family Services 00:04:00 B. Kentucky Department of Education 00:17:03 C. Education and Labor Cabinet 00:29:33 D. Energy and Environment Cabinet 00:42:38 E. Finance and Administration Cabinet 0:53:30 F. Justice and Public Safety Cabinet 01:13:28 G. Personnel Cabinet 01:31:04 H. School Facilities Construction Commission 01:41:39, 958, all

Summary: The meeting was the first of the year for the Capital Planning Advisory Board. Members were called, a quorum was confirmed, new co-chairs and members were welcomed, and the board approved the prior year’s meeting minutes. The chair also reviewed the capital planning timeline, packet organization, and the list of agencies that submitted plans but would not testify. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services presented first, outlining priorities centered on public safety, protecting existing infrastructure, preventive maintenance, and improving service delivery. Its major requests included a $21 million maintenance pool for 14 campuses and 175 buildings, phase 2 construction funding for a new public health laboratory, an 18-bed psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents with severe mental health needs, and several projects at Western State Hospital, Western State Nursing Facility, Hazlewood, and Oakwood. Members asked about the youth facility’s relationship to a separate DJJ project, vacant buildings, the high per-bed cost of the children’s hospital, and how the cabinet determined the need for the youth facility. CHFS said the youth project would be a separate facility serving high-acuity youth, the cost reflected the specialized nature of the unit and an 18-bed cap, and the broader youth plan also includes prevention, in-home services, and coordination across agencies. The Kentucky Department of Education then described projects for its three state-operated facilities: the Kentucky School for the Deaf, the Kentucky School for the Blind, and the FFA leadership training center. It requested additional funding for the FFA classroom and activity building after bids came in higher than expected, plus funding for a new education finance application system to support SEEK budgeting. Other priorities included a maintenance pool, FFA pool renovation, electrical upgrades, campus education enhancements, lighting improvements, safety and security work, door and window replacements, and HVAC maintenance. Members asked about student outcomes, the size of the FFA pool, and construction cost assumptions; the department said it tracks students through the schools and short-course programs, the pool size figure may have been a typo, and current construction estimates are being adjusted upward because of inflation and supply-chain pressures. The Education and Labor Cabinet began its presentation with 12 priority projects, including a state labor exchange system to connect job seekers and employers, renovation of the McDow Vocational Rehabilitation Center, and a new adult education and family literacy management information system. The cabinet said the labor exchange would help match workers with employers at no cost, while the McDow renovation was needed because the 30-year-old facility has safety and code concerns. The adult education system was described as outdated and lacking adequate case-management and tracking capabilities.

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• Chairman, my interest in this goes back to the triage Agency Workforce Commission that we established
• It was also in process control.
• The reason for that is to help ensure that the agency, the TAA, the Texas Accreditation Agency, would
• Ultimately, though, it puts us in control of our own higher education destiny.
• After inspection, the school had us select one of the THC-B accrediting agencies.

Bills: SB1998, SB646, SB2786, SB2076, SB2615, SB1961, SB1418, SB2647, SB1322, SB2788

Keywords: pediatrics, medical education, subsidiary, preceptorship, medical training, student programs, mental health, loan repayment, education funding, mental health professionals, healthcare access, Texas Success Initiative, exemption, public officers, employees, higher education, Capitol view, Austin, urban planning, construction

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• This just simply establishes an agency to evaluate.
• So this is a new agency that we're building just to evaluate the accreditation agencies?
• if their current agency falls below this threshold or after 15 years with a satisfactory rated agency
• Accreditation agencies who essentially have a monopoly right now.
• The reason for that is to help ensure that the agency, the TAA, the Texas Accreditation Agency, is representative

Bills: SB1998, SB646, SB2786, SB2076, SB2615, SB1961, SB1418, SB2647, SB1322, SB2788

Keywords: pediatrics, medical education, subsidiary, preceptorship, medical training, student programs, mental health, loan repayment, education funding, mental health professionals, healthcare access, Texas Success Initiative, exemption, public officers, employees, higher education, Capitol view, Austin, urban planning, construction

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• law, the Texas Commission on Jail Standards is required to appoint an independent law enforcement agency
• If a conflict of interest arises, the appointed agency must notify the Commission so a new agency can
• So let's just clarify, if there's an in-custody death, who is the investigative agency?
• agency that is a law enforcement agency that is not operating that specific county jail can investigate
• No insurance agency would ever write an insurance...

Bills: HB2814, HB4477, HB5084, HB5108, HB5127, HB5383, HB5611, HB5663, HB5664, SB1563, HB2668, HB3841, HB4114

Keywords: juvenile justice, release documents, children, identification, Texas Juvenile Justice Department, civil service, staffing requirements, local government, positions exemption, Texas legislation, fireworks, Lunar New Year, retail permits, public safety, Texas law, holiday sales, HB 5108, deaths in custody, custodial death, jail death

Bills: HB2814, HB4477, HB5084, HB5108, HB5127, HB5383, HB5611, HB5663, HB5664, SB1563, HB2668, HB3841, HB4114

Keywords: juvenile justice, release documents, children, identification, Texas Juvenile Justice Department, civil service, staffing requirements, local government, positions exemption, Texas legislation, fireworks, Lunar New Year, retail permits, public safety, Texas law, holiday sales, HB 5108, deaths in custody, custodial death, jail death

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• The agency operates four clinics in South Texas and one mobile health unit.
• Just in terms of the relationship with the Texas Education Agency.
• No, they uh, the agency doesn't have a contractual relationship with the vendors.
• It also requires the agency to include its economic benefit in its yearly reports, and the agency already
• It gives the statutory authority the agency needs and provides clear direction.

Bills: SB623, SB1266, SB1310, SB1373, SB1580, SB1952, SB2032, SB2269, SB2544, SB2653, SB2796

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

Bills: HB1800, HB2095, HB1158, HB1518, HB1752, SCR23, SCR24, SCR25, SCR26, SCR27, SCR28, SCR29, SCR30, SCR31, SCR32, SCR33, SCR34, SCR35, SCR36, SCR37, SCR38, SCR39, SCR40, SCR41, SCR42, SCR43, SCR44, SCR45, SCR46, SCR47, SCR48, SCR49, SCR50, SCR51, SCR52, SCR53, SCR54, SCR55, SCR56, SCR57, SCR58, SCR59, SCR60, SCR61, SCR62, SCR63, SCR64, SCR65, SCR66, SCR67, SCR68, SCR69, SCR70, SCR71, SCR72, SCR73, SCR74, SCR75, SCR76, SCR77, SCR78, SCR79, SCR80, SCR81, SCR82, SCR83, SCR84, SCR85, SCR86, SCR87, SCR88, SCR89, SCR90, SCR91, SCR92, SCR93, SCR94, SCR95, SCR96, SCR97, SCR98, SCR99, SCR100, SCR101, SCR102, SCR103, SCR104, SCR105, SCR106, SCR107, SCR108, SCR109, SCR110, SCR111, SCR112, SCR113, SCR114, SCR115, SCR116, SCR117, SCR118, SCR119, SCR120, SCR121, SCR122

Keywords: supplemental appropriations, state budget, Hawaii budget, biennial budget, capital improvement projects, CIP, general fund, special fund, green fee, special land and development fund, clean energy revolving loan fund, agricultural development revolving fund, community grants, nonprofit grants, Office of Community Services, housing, affordable housing, homelessness, health care, mental health

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• And then to the pollution Minnesota.
• And then to the pollution control<00:09:45.440> agency<00:09:45.920> is<00:09:46.160>
• And then similar for the Pollution Control Agency.
• And then similar for the Pollution Control Agency.
• And then similar for the Pollution Control Agency.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm assistant commissioner with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
• > just Minnesota potion control agency just Minnesota potion control agency just want<00:10:26.079
• For the record, my name is Kirk Kadelka with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
• Pollution Control Agency.
• <00:21:13.960> Control<00:21:14.240> agency alcam Minesota Pollution Control agency

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency also prefers that approach, so we're happy to go in that direction
• > send the pollution control agency to send the pollution control agency to send notices<01:10:32.080
• Control agency also prefers Pollution Control agency also prefers that<01:10:36.480> approach
• Chairman, and Senator Rest, I think I would consult with the Pollution Control Agency to see what their
• > see with the Pollution Control agency to see with the Pollution Control agency to see what<01:11

Keywords: 1187, senate, all