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• cannot have more than 30% control of any entity within that facility. within that facility.
• So, it's a facility within a facility where certain communications are held.
• But how do you, what's the definition of "built up"?
• Just because of the definition.
• Facilities.

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• <00:03:40.760> going<00:03:40.879> to vehicles is definitely going to vehicles is definitely
• Another topic is the environmental impact of the energy facility and its byproducts.
• Another topic is the environmental impact of the energy facility and its byproducts.
• of jobs to operate the facility once they are up and running.
• of jobs to operate the facility once they are up and running.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I did not find a definition. Is there an accepted definition?
• And when I say facilities, And when I say facilities, it's not limited to schoolhouses, but administrative
• in various communities, either from old K-12 school district facilities Old K-12 school district facilities
• or old municipal facilities.
• , or conventional facilities.

Keywords: 916, all

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• be uh part of the definition. be uh part of the definition.
• reach the property line of the facility. reach the property line of the facility.
• year that does not include either municipal facilities or food waste facilities.
• or uh food waste municipal facilities or uh food waste facilities.<04:23:42.960> Um facilities
• Um facilities.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So there are multiple bills and multiple other states that have definitions.
• So the definition of burden of proof is not materially affected or immaterial.
• All this bill does is simply eliminate that definition.
• It's a simple definition and it doesn't apply anymore.
• That's the definition for "State agency," is that right? That's correct. Okay.

Bills: HB4922, HB4713, HB4256, HB872, HB1571, HB4266, HB4559, SB251, SB441, SB1719

Keywords: healthcare liability, emergency medical care, standard of proof, negligence, legal reforms, Texas General Arbitration Act, arbitration, binding arbitration, statute of limitations, limitations period, tolling, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Section 16.073, alternative dispute resolution, ADR, civil procedure, lawsuit filing, court jurisdiction, Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence, procedural law

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• You're recognized to present HB 1089, Waste Facilities.
• We think it definitely advances the bill Speaker: Considerably.
• facilities commonly known as MRFs where recyclables are processed.
• My understanding is it's had no impact on that type of facility.
• land application facilities would still be able to be permitted.

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• We narrowly avoided that, but there are other administrative facilities, water facilities, that are also
• And exempt the following from the bill's definition of data center: a publicly funded research facility
• , a public safety facility, a publicly funded national facility, a security facility, a publicly owned
• facility, and other utility facilities, including but not limited to a data center operated for the
• A publicly owned facility and other utility facility, including but not limited to a data center operated

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• electric facilities. electric facilities.
• of a large energy-use facility and then utilizing the definition of that with this section, section
• of a large energy-use facility and then utilizing the definition of that with this section, section
• Large energy-use facilities and then utilizing the definition of that with this section, section one
• of large energy use the definition of large energy use facility<05:35:41.600> um<05:35:41.760

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• moved around some of the definitions moved around some of the definitions that's<00:26:04.320>
• I’d stress that on page one, the definition section, those are definitions that were worked with Forum
• section of RSA 174 and the definitions section of RSA 174 and the definitions which<00:34:52.280
• section those are the definition section those are definitions<00:35:08.520> that<00:35:08.720
• you mentioned uh the turnkey facility you mentioned uh the turnkey facility and<01:35:36.040>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• : the facility known as South Florida detention facility and a facility known as a North Florida detention
• The facility known as South Florida detention facility and a facility known as a North Florida detention
• , the state-owned facility.
• , a holding facility for ICE and CBP—for example, Baker County, not the facility we're in, the Baker
• Operation Vigilant Sentry is not Southern Detention Facility, nor is it North Detention Facility.

Summary: The committee took up four bills before moving to a broader discussion of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Trust Fund. SB 434, which would prohibit counties from increasing a home’s assessed value because the owner installed wind mitigation measures, was presented as a homeowner protection measure and reported favorably. CS/SB 110, clarifying that certain 98-year-or-longer residential leaseholders remain eligible for the homestead exemption even if the lease ends at death, was also reported favorably without opposition. SB 856, requiring online real estate listing platforms to display estimated ad valorem taxes using prescribed calculation methods and not the current owner’s tax bill, drew supportive testimony from property appraisers, Zillow, and local government groups; members emphasized transparency for buyers, especially first-time homebuyers, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then spent most of the meeting on SPB 7040, which would recreate and extend the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund through December 31, 2027. Supporters, including the Division of Emergency Management, argued the fund is needed for hurricanes, flooding, other disasters, and rapid response operations, and said the extension preserves legislative oversight that would otherwise lapse. Opponents from advocacy and policy groups argued the fund has been used too broadly, especially for immigration-related detention and enforcement activities, and criticized the lack of tighter guardrails and transparency. They cited deaths in detention facilities, the use of emergency dollars for non-disaster purposes, and concerns about political favoritism and public accountability. Director Kevin Guthrie testified at length in support of the extension, explaining that the fund is used for natural, man-made, and technological emergencies, that reimbursements from federal and other sources are returned to the fund, and that the state has used it for hurricanes, flooding, civil unrest, international evacuations, and immigration-related operations under Operation Vigilant Sentry. He said the division has sought federal reimbursement for some expenses and that the fund helps the state respond quickly when emergencies arise. Members questioned the size of the fund, the amount spent on immigration-related activities, the status of federal reimbursements, and whether lawmakers should have more oversight or unannounced access to detention facilities. The bill discussion remained ongoing in the portion provided, with no final vote on SPB 7040 shown in the transcript excerpt.

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• And so eventually, of flushing going on in those facilities.
• the head of the plant or it exits the facility via cake.
• the head of the plant or it exits the facility via cake.
• So, we are definitely still awaiting laboratory method promulgation.
• So, we are definitely still awaiting laboratory method promulgation.

Summary: The meeting focused on the use of biosolids on farm and ranch land, with testimony from Oklahoma State University experts, a conservation official, and an engineering representative about the benefits, risks, and regulatory implications. Dr. Lusk described OSU’s long history of soil fertility research and said biosolids can provide nutrients and organic matter, but also may carry contaminants such as PFAS, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, microplastics, and pathogens. He emphasized that many questions remain unanswered, especially about contaminant uptake into soil, crops, livestock, and humans, and said existing EPA and Oklahoma DEQ regulations address some treatment and application standards but may not fully cover PFAS. Dr. Arnell expanded on nutrient management, explaining that biosolids can function similarly to manure as a fertilizer source, especially for nitrogen and phosphorus, but should be tested, incorporated into soil, and applied under permit conditions to reduce runoff and other losses. He said PFAS testing methods are not yet standardized and that more research is needed to determine sampling protocols, movement in soil, and long-term effects. Committee members asked whether farmers and ranchers should be notified of risks, whether PFAS is currently tested, how many counties use biosolids, and what research would be needed for a dissertation-level study. The witnesses generally agreed that landowners should be informed of known risks and uncertainties, but said the science is still developing. Dr. Arnell said a unified testing method is needed before reliable PFAS monitoring can be done, and suggested that a multi-year study would be required to understand soil movement, crop uptake, and livestock impacts. Greg Scott of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission framed the issue as a waste-management problem, noting that human waste streams contain contaminants and that soil type affects how pollutants move; he said sandy soils pose greater movement risks than clay soils and that current best practice is incorporation, careful timing, and avoiding steep or sensitive sites. He also said PFAS are widespread and not naturally occurring in the way some other compounds are, and that liability and cleanup costs are major concerns. Mary Elizabeth Mock of Garver Engineering focused on the practical and financial consequences of a possible moratorium on land application, saying most of Oklahoma’s biosolids are currently land applied and would otherwise have to go to landfills. She warned that many landfills are nearing capacity, tipping fees could rise sharply, and cities such as Tulsa and Norman could face large increases in disposal costs, which would ultimately be borne by ratepayers and taxpayers. She also said septic system maintenance costs could rise if land application options shrink, potentially leading to deferred maintenance and system failures. Mock urged a tiered, data-driven approach to PFAS regulation and said advanced treatment technologies may help in the future, but they are still emerging and expensive. No votes were taken; the session consisted of presentations and member questions.

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• So would in your definition of mineral.
• While some of our facilities do have tracer wires which allows for electronic locating, most of our facilities
• Unlike gas, telecom, electric, and other Class A facilities, Class B facilities, again, water and wastewater
• term, uh, but that is the definition under Chapter 251.
• Because these facilities don't fully participate.

Bills: HB206

Keywords: HB206, school district bonds, bond election, voter approval, Education Code, Chapter 45, Section 45.003, Section 45.0034, Texas schools, school finance, local tax election, bond referendum, school construction, capital improvements, election frequency, five-year waiting period, district bonds, public school funding

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• I definitely oppose this bill.
• Our membership includes 64 nursing facilities and seven intermediate care facilities.
• definition.
• And this definition matches the definition of a Leased worker in that already exists. Okay.
• The definition continues: inpatient care, hospice, or residential medical facility, continuing treatment

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• : the facility known as the South Florida detention facility and a facility known as the North Florida
• The state-owned facility.
• For example, Baker County—not the facility we're in, the Baker County State Correctional Facility, but
• facility.
• , all the facilities in the state.

Bills: S7040, S0110, S0434, S0856

Keywords: property assessment, wind damage, home improvements, real estate, tax exemption, Florida statutes, ad valorem taxes, property listings, tax estimation, disclosure, Florida, residential property

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and took up three property-tax related bills before turning to a broader discussion of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund. SB 434, which would prohibit counties from increasing a residential property’s assessed value because the owner installed wind mitigation measures, was presented by Senator Lee and reported favorably. CS for SB 110, which clarifies that holders of 98-year-or-longer residential leases remain eligible for the homestead exemption even if the lease ends at death, was also reported favorably. SB 856, requiring online residential listing platforms to display estimated property taxes using prescribed calculation methods and not the current owner’s tax bill, drew support from property appraisers, Zillow representatives, and others and was reported favorably after questions about transparency and realtor obligations. The committee then considered SPB 7040, which would recreate and extend the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund through December 31, 2027. Senator DiCeglie and Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie argued the fund is needed for hurricane response, other natural and man-made emergencies, and reimbursement-based spending; they said the extension preserves legislative oversight that would otherwise lapse. Several senators questioned the use of the fund for immigration-related operations, detention facilities, and other non-disaster activities, as well as the lack of additional guardrails, reimbursement timing, and transparency. Guthrie said the division has used the fund for hurricanes, flooding, civil unrest, security operations, and other incidents, and that some reimbursements are still pending from the federal government. Public testimony on SPB 7040 was largely opposed. Speakers from the Florida Center for Fiscal and Economic Policy, the Southern Poverty Law Center, Florida for All, and others argued the fund has been repurposed for immigration enforcement and detention-related spending rather than true emergencies, and raised concerns about deaths in detention and the absence of competitive bidding and oversight. Guthrie answered extensive questions about the South Florida and North Florida detention facilities, Operation Vigilant Sentry, State Guard support, reimbursement requests, equipment purchases, and legislative access to facilities. The committee did not take a final vote on SPB 7040 within the portion of the transcript provided.

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• or sporting facility. or sporting facility.
• <01:00:15.760> And this definition. And this definition.
• This is the definition. biological sex. This is the definition.
• purposes of willful trespass. purposes of willful trespass. facilities, facilities, facilities,
• this facilities, town facilities, uh this facilities, town facilities, uh this building,<02:58:24.000

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• No, I mean, the way a provider or facility is defined is in the bill.
• or a provider, which is a pretty broad definition of who's included.
• To provide money for struggling healthcare facilities or hospitals.
• The answer is that there are facilities in Doña Ana.
• But the bill already contained the definition about the county level.

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• a current facility.
• <00:15:16.399> thank Correctional fac facilities thank Correctional fac facilities thank you
• 00:24:44.919> to from a male Correctional Facility to from a male Correctional Facility to Shaka
• <00:25:20.880> at male facility to the female facility at male facility to the female facility
• to the facility at Shakopee?”

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 435, a bill framed by supporters as protecting biological women and keeping Minnesota Correctional Facility Shakopee as a women-only facility. Much of the discussion centered on how the Department of Corrections determines placement, whether and how it verifies sex or gender identity, and what the bill would require in practice. Commissioner Snell said Shakopee is the state’s women’s correctional facility, that DOC uses medical and records-based review rather than genital inspections, and that any transfer decisions involve a broader, nine-factor process that includes individual safety and gender-responsive care. He also said there are three transgender women placed at Shakopee. Opponents argued the bill targets a very small and vulnerable population and would increase risk to transgender people, who they said are already disproportionately subject to assault and harassment in custody. Representative Feist said the issue was not a major concern raised by women at Shakopee and that other facility problems were more pressing. Representative Pinto and Representative Curran challenged the bill’s premise and the author’s framing, while Representative Hudson pressed the commissioner on whether safety concerns alone could justify a transfer to Shakopee from a male facility; Snell said other management tools would be used instead. Testimony from Alicia Beckman, a former DOC employee, supported the bill and said women at Shakopee had not been adequately informed or consulted and that their safety had not been taken into account. The exchange became highly contentious, with repeated disputes over whether the bill was about safety or anti-trans ideology. Supporters said the measure was common sense and necessary to protect women and staff at Shakopee, while opponents said it was unconstitutional and harmful. No final vote or other committee action was shown in the excerpt, though members discussed whether the bill had the votes to pass and the chair indicated support for moving it forward.

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• <00:45:24.079> So definitely added costs. So definitely added costs.
• in schools and treatment facilities. in schools and treatment facilities.
• . at a long list of definitions.
• U10 applies to facilities. I think Roman numeral one is facilities. Roman numeral two is schools.
• <04:53:35.760> So, definitions with the exclusion. So, definitions with the exclusion.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So definitely a ripe time for moving forward on that.
• Seeing none, we definitely thank you for joining us.
• But I would definitely concur about the anchor.
• And we have selected three facilities toward that, one of which is the design collaboration facility
• And we have selected three facilities towards that, one of which is the design collaboration facility

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee 5 on State Administration heard presentations from Go-Biz and the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation on the Governor’s budget proposals. Go-Biz described California Jobs First, the state’s 10-year economic development strategy, and emphasized support for small businesses, workforce development, and targeted investment in sectors such as ag tech, life sciences, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing. Members raised concerns about federal policy changes, tariffs, tourism, housing, child care, and whether state incentives are truly additive; Go-Biz responded that it tracks federal actions closely, works with chambers and advocates, and uses programs like California Competes to target jobs that would not otherwise come to California. The committee then reviewed the proposal to restore the California Competes grant program with $60 million. Go-Biz said the grant would help businesses that cannot use the nonrefundable tax credit, and explained the program’s five-year contracts, milestone-based awards, and recapture provisions. The Legislative Analyst’s Office said the grant could be effective but recommended stronger oversight and clearer eligibility criteria, while also noting the 30% cap in trailer bill language may be too restrictive given the smaller funding level. Public testimony supported the grant and suggested considering refundability or transferability for the tax credit to broaden access for smaller and startup businesses. Members also heard the CHIPS-related proposal for $25 million to support Natcast’s semiconductor design and collaboration facility in Sunnyvale. Go-Biz and public witnesses argued the state investment would help secure a major federal research facility, retain engineering talent, and leverage billions in broader investment, while the LAO recommended rejecting the item because of its dependence on uncertain federal funding and the state’s budget condition. The committee also considered a $17 million continuation of CA RISE, which supports employment social enterprises; Go-Biz and several grantees cited strong job placement and workforce outcomes, while the LAO recommended rejection absent a more rigorous evaluation, noting prior LA RISE evidence did not show long-term employment gains. Finally, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation presented budget requests for IT security and rent increases, and a trailer bill to raise fees across several programs. DFPI said decades-old fee schedules, inflation, and new regulatory responsibilities have created a structural deficit and warned the department could face insolvency without adjustments. The LAO recommended approving the fee increases only on a three-year limited-term basis and asked for more detailed revenue plans for programs not covered by the proposal, so the Legislature can assess actual collections and market impacts before making the changes permanent.

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• So we are definitely moving our children in the right direction.
• Definition altogether. And so I've thought about that.
• This is not a generator on some facility somewhere as backup power.
• Also, about your bill, it says hydropower facilities. Where is a hydropower facility in New Mexico?
• There is natural gas available to fuel the facility.

Keywords: 996, all