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• It's a program that provides hands-on training for excavators and field personnel.
• Additionally, we've recently launched a program program that we call the Guardian Program, where we leverage
• SAWs to create its own program that exists today. SAWs Locate System is modeled.
• While SAUS's has a pretty robust program, our average is 2.98 days. So a more realistic.
• So there's centralized state programs for, you know, subsidized or recommended vendors.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• education and outreach, California Workplace Outreach Program, and the Rural Strategic Engagement Program
• We no longer have a program or resources for a program.
• I am a statewide coordinator for a conservation planning program.
• I work for a statewide program.
• I'm sorry can you just say the name of the program that?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• They're doing so of people who are benefiting from public programs and need the benefit of those programs
• They're doing so of people who are benefiting from public programs and need the benefit of those programs
• They're doing so of people who are benefiting from public programs and need the benefit of those programs
• We're doing increase in any program.
• </c><00:31:57.360><c> and</c> concerns with this federal program and concerns with this federal program

Keywords: 1183, house

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• had a game breeder program.
• The game breeder program was well defined. It had very strict rules.
• Did you deal with that program any? Yes, ma'am, I did.
• You cannot release your breeding program to your...
• You cannot release your breeding program to the wild.

Summary: The committee first took up HB 804, the Louisiana Energy Protection Act, which was presented as a narrowly focused ban on climate-change damages lawsuits rather than a measure affecting emissions claims, pollution claims, or private property rights. The author and supporters said the bill was intended to stop speculative suits targeting energy producers, farmers, truckers, manufacturers, and other businesses for global climate impacts, while preserving claims for actual legal violations under state or federal environmental and safety laws. After a substitute amendment was adopted to clarify and streamline the bill, the committee heard extensive support from oil and gas, chemical, business, port, and legal reform groups, along with a few opposition speakers who argued the bill could still be read to shield industry too broadly or weaken climate accountability. HB 804 was reported favorably as amended. The committee then considered HB 802, as amended, which creates a watershed conservation fund tied to the Amite River Basin. The author explained that the bill was narrowed from a statewide proposal to a basin-specific program to reduce flood risk and restore watershed areas using existing severance revenue from sand mining, modeled in part on coastal restoration funding. Supporters from the concrete industry, landowners, levee boards, and conservation groups described it as a practical, low-cost, non-government solution to help remediate old sand and gravel pits and improve flood control. With no opposition cards and no objections, HB 802 was reported favorably as amended. Finally, the committee heard HB 934, as substituted, which would allow licensed wildlife rehabilitators to possess white-tailed deer fawns under specific conditions, including disease monitoring, release only within the same management zone, and other handling requirements. The author said the bill was meant to prevent the euthanizing of orphaned fawns that could be rehabilitated and to create a lawful pathway for licensed care. A supporter described her experience rescuing an orphaned fawn that was later confiscated and killed, while the Louisiana Wildlife Federation opposed the measure, warning it could effectively create a captive deer program, undermine wildlife conservation principles, and lead to dangerous or inhumane facilities. The transcript ends during testimony on HB 934, before final committee action is shown.

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• I program, which was much more liberal. I think it was a 30-day sit-out period.
• This creates the Moving Mississippi Math, Moving Mathematics in Mississippi program.
• This is our mitigation program that's This is our mitigation program that's been through the Mississippi
• It's a program that's been promoted by Commissioner Chaney for many years.
• The diversion program, as you can see there on July 1, 2027, creates a diversion program to be administered

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 1 April, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• , including the ESA voucher program, and so with that I am a yes.
• So I think this is a very vital program that will benefit a lot of kids.
• But these AEDs are extremely simple to use, and they’re programmed to be foolproof.
• Were you familiar with the ADOA grant program? Yes, sir.
• Would you, and were you familiar with the ADOA grant program? Yes, sir.

Committee: House House Education Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee began with brief announcements, including an invitation from Chad Heinrich of the University of Phoenix to an upcoming lunch-and-learn on artificial intelligence and education, and then members and staff exchanged end-of-session धन्यवाद and appreciation. The committee then took up several education-related bills, hearing sponsor presentations, public testimony, and member questions before voting on each measure. SB 1497 would require larger school districts that operate self-insurance programs to obtain quotes for coverage and services at least every four years and to receive certain information from providers in advance. Supporters said the bill would increase competition, transparency, and cost savings for school employee health benefits; it passed 10-0. SB 1711 would direct the State Board of Education and ADE to compile and post age-appropriate resources on preventing and recognizing inappropriate contact, and to make those resources available to schools and families. Supporters framed it as a voluntary, parent-facing safety tool, while opponents argued it should include stronger evidence-based and trauma-informed requirements; it passed 7-3. SB 1798 would create a FAFSA awareness program recognizing schools that designate a FAFSA point person and promote financial aid completion. Supporters said it would help students access postsecondary funding, especially given Arizona’s low FAFSA completion rate and unclaimed federal aid; it passed 8-2. SB 1143 would require schools and districts to submit federal civil rights data to ADE and would require ADE to publish an annual school safety report. Supporters said it would improve transparency for parents, while opponents called it duplicative and raised privacy and scope concerns; it passed 7-3. SB 1684, as amended, would create a private cause of action against public schools for serious physical injury caused by bullying after a prior report and school negligence, with an amendment limiting the claim to bullying on school property or at school events and requiring written reports. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill 6-3, after debate over litigation risk, school discipline, and whether the bill should also cover private schools. The committee also passed SB 1754, which would require ADE’s special education division to help complete incomplete complaints, post redacted complaint reports, and adopt related procedures; members emphasized transparency and privacy protections, and the bill passed 9-0 after an amendment extending the posting timeline and clarifying report contents. SB 1423, continuing the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education until 2036, passed 8-1, with one member objecting to the long sunset extension. Finally, SB 1763, dealing with school district “additional monies” funds and financial reporting, was discussed with an amendment to remove unemployment-compensation transfers and require board approval for expenditures, but the transcript cuts off before the final vote on that bill.

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• </c> those programs. those programs.
• </c><00:04:48.160><c> that</c> highquality member-driven programs that highquality member-driven programs
• </c><00:15:52.880><c> since</c> away under this new program since away under this new program since technically
• single good program that is going<00:21:02.320><c> on.
• They said the program is a great program, but it is not free; it is embedded in the base. without a bar

Committee: House Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations

Keywords: Call to Order 00:00 Roll Call 00:02 HB 526 Discussion 01:12 HB 526 Vote 37:51 HB 424 Discussion 41:41 HB 424 Vote 44:40 HB 459 Discussion 45:57 HB 459 Vote 47:26 Adjournment 48:21, 958, all

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• ><c> for</c> struggling to fund the CTE program for struggling to fund the CTE program for the<00:45:
• Yes, I think that's absolutely program.
• And um and I hope that um the program.
• I totally stand behind CTE programs. I believe in them deeply.
• We need CTE programs four-year college.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first discussed HB 771, the open enrollment bill, which had returned from the Senate with language clarifying that districts should list both tuition expenses and offsetting revenue estimates from sending districts. The chair and Representative McGuire supported concurring with the Senate changes, while Representative Luno raised broader concerns about the bill’s structure and equity, arguing that tuition based on 80% of the sending district’s average cost could be unfair and could create problems for receiving districts with different cost structures. After a show of hands, the committee voted to concur and send that recommendation to the House floor, with Luno indicating he would speak against it there. The committee then took up SB 9 in executive session. An amendment, 1920H, was offered to clarify that the tuition calculation should use the sending district’s average cost and to support access to CTE programs, including allowing students to take academic courses at the receiving school and, in some cases, attend the nearest CTE center. Supporters said the bill would help more students participate in career and technical education and noted bipartisan sponsorship in the Senate. Opponents argued the amendment would increase district costs, strain property taxpayers, and could reduce CTE participation or create logistical problems. The committee adopted the amendment 10-8, then voted 10-8 to recommend OTPA as amended; Representative Lad was assigned the majority report and Representative Luno the minority ITL report. After closing the SB 9 executive session, the chair reminded members that committee reports were due immediately and announced retained-bill subcommittees. One subcommittee will address adequacy and school funding issues arising from HB 651, HB 772, HB 491, and HB 434, chaired by Representative Spillsbury. Another will address school building aid issues from HB 295 and HB 366, including whether to keep the current formula or revise it, and how to handle renovations, new construction, and lease arrangements.

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• We're now two years in on the HEMOA internship program, and we have terrific momentum.
• </c> participating in this internship program participating in this internship program be<00:40:08.319
• I’m Alani Kyoki, Executive Director of the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program.
• Next, we’ll be moving on to HB 159, relating to qualified community rehabilitation programs.
• </c><01:03:44.480><c> uh</c> students enrolled in the program uh students enrolled in the program uh

Committee: House Labor

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It's not more programs. more government. It's not more programs.
• </c> program making an appropriation. program making an appropriation.
• </c> stimulus programs. stimulus programs.
• What programs will be left amended bill. What programs will be left out?
• </c> to their eligibility for the program. to their eligibility for the program.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• He also launched an aerospace internship program as well as an aerospace supplier program.
• /c><00:38:47.200><c> program.
• That is a community corrections program that's a great program for the right folks to be on there.
• </c> program under DOC's purview I believe. program under DOC's purview I believe.
• Programs come under a circuit judge's, to presiding circuit judge really usually oversee these programs

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum. Senators then adopted the prior day’s journal and excused absent members. A lengthy point of personal privilege followed, in which Senator Smith criticized the prior day’s handling of the special order calendar and argued that minority-party senators were denied the chance to speak, while Senator Coleman said Senate Bill 318 had been removed from the calendar and tied that to Child Abuse Prevention Month; she also noted Senate Bill 43, which would provide civil recourse for child sex assault survivors, had not advanced. The presiding officer also recognized guests in the gallery, including staff from the Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The Senate then received multiple committee reports, largely on a unanimous or near-unanimous basis. Finance and Taxation Education reported favorably on House Bills 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 565, 517, and 98, and Senate Bill 380, with some substitutes or amendments; Finance and Taxation General Fund reported Senate Bill 378 favorably; County and Municipal Government reported House Bills 568, 499, and 433; Education Policy reported House Bills 8 and 380; Banking and Insurance reported House Bill 545; Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development reported House Bill 586 with two nays; Healthcare reported House Bills 533 and 605; Tourism and Marketing reported House Bills 513 and 626 and Senate Bill 357; and local legislation committees reported several Mobile County and Madison County bills, including Senate Bill 379 relating to Madison County and various House bills, all advancing to the next legislative day. In motions and resolutions, the Senate agreed to allow committee reports to be received at any time during the day. Several resolutions were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee, including Senate Joint Resolution 100 honoring Presley Skelton, SJR 101 commending Auburn University’s School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture, SJR 102 establishing the Alabama Forest Products Retention and Pulp and Paper Mill Stability Study Commission, SJR 103 mourning Norman Wendell Arnold, and SJR 104 designating Alabama as the river state. The chamber also suspended the rules to take up Senate Joint Resolution 105, commending Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth for his service; the resolution included a lengthy recitation of his background and accomplishments and was read for immediate consideration with all senators added as sponsors.

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• The program saw a default rate of 50% for a total of $177.2 million to date in federal funds.
• So do we anticipate an issue possibly where they say, oh, okay, we owe you for this program.
• That program no longer exists, or what it was for has turned out? Right.
• Then obviously that program is no longer in existence, or whatever mechanism doesn't exist.
• We canceled the program that was to receive the funds. So they're still giving out money.

Committee: House Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs

Summary: The committee held an open hearing on House Bill 3006, which would create a state coordinator position to identify and recover federal funds appropriated to Missouri but never disbursed. The sponsor said the bill is aimed at broadband and other federal programs that failed to deliver promised money, arguing the state should have a mechanism to pursue those funds and that the expected recoveries would far exceed the cost of the new position. Members asked about the coordinator’s authority, the role of the Attorney General, and whether the bill would apply to pass-through funds or individual claims; the sponsor said it was intended for funds owed to the state, not for local or individual pass-through disputes. No testimony in favor or opposition was recorded, and the hearing concluded without a vote on HB 3006. The committee then moved into executive session and took up several bills. House Bill 2288 was brought up for a do pass vote and failed on a roll call vote of 5 ayes and 7 noes. House Bill 3000 was then considered and passed unanimously, 12 ayes and 0 noes. The committee next considered House Bill 313. A substitute was adopted after a brief explanation that it added a definition of “public building” used elsewhere in the chapter and made a grammatical change. The House Committee Substitute for HB 313 then received a do pass recommendation by a vote of 11 ayes and 1 no, and the meeting adjourned.

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• The program saw a default rate of 50% for a total of $177.2 million to date.
• So do we anticipate an issue possibly where they say, oh, okay, we owe you for this program.
• That program no longer exists or, you know, what it was for, that has turned out. Right.
• Then obviously that program is no longer in existence, or whatever mechanism doesn't exist.
• We canceled the program that was to receive the funds. So they're still giving out money.

Committee: House Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Every year we appropriate state funding to programs that are only accessible if you are other... ...programs
• Page 61 was the water safety program.
• Page 61 was the water safety program.
• program.
• Page 407 is the Service Officer Grant Program.

Committee: House Budget

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And is this and I'm in this program?
• <00:20:42.480><c> program</c><00:20:43.200><c> application</c><00:20:43.919><c> information</c> programs
• program application information programs program application information and<00:20:44.799><c> forms<
• </c> promotion and promotion of the program promotion and promotion of the program by<00:20:56.000><c
• Funding for programs district is facing.

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> sort of defunct pilot program. sort of defunct pilot program. Thank<00:22:12.040><c> you.
• </c> Danny Chow, program specialist for TCCA. Danny Chow, program specialist for TCCA.
• The AFRA program was a pilot program, and the zone of reasonableness was also a program born out of a
• was a pilot program and the zone program was a pilot program and the zone of<00:54:16.840><c> reasonableness
• </c><00:54:48.680><c> program</c> uh but we did allow the program program uh but we did allow the program

Bills: HB1984 , HB1593 , HB2423 , HB1691 , HB2283 , HB2386 , HB1824 , HB1697 , HB2164 , HB2165

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Commerce

Keywords: renewable energy, solar energy, self-certification, building permits, environmental regulations, HB1593, affordable housing, pet-inclusive housing, pet friendly housing, rental housing, affordable rental housing, HHFDC, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, tenant pets, companion animals, dogs, cats, landlord-tenant law, security deposit, pet deposit

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1984 HD2, which would require government entities issuing building permits to create a self-certification process for certain behind-the-meter rooftop solar and energy storage systems, allowing approved applicants to proceed without waiting for standard permit review. The Public Utilities Commission and DLNR offered comments, and the Hawaii Solar Energy Association, Holoholo Energy, Photon Works Engineering, Malama Solar, RevoluSun, and others testified in strong support. Supporters said the bill would reduce permitting delays, lower costs, and help meet Hawaii’s renewable energy goals while still relying on licensed engineers, electricians, and county inspections for safety. Committee members asked about risk, existing county pilot programs, and whether self-certification had been used before; witnesses said the professional liability remains with licensed signers and that current automated review systems often flag minor issues that slow projects. The committee also noted 16 additional written testimonies in support. The committee then took up HB 1593 HD1, which would require HHFDC-financed affordable rental housing projects to allow residents to own or keep common household pets. The Hawaiian Humane Society testified that the bill is a top priority because housing restrictions are a major reason pets are surrendered and because many unhoused residents with pets avoid housing that does not allow animals. In response to questions, the Humane Society said concerns about pet-related damage are overstated, suggested pet behavior screening as a safeguard, and said it would be willing to work on broader private-market pet-friendly housing policies. Members raised concerns about whether allowing pets in public housing could create problems for residents who later transition to the private market, and the witness said California has a similar law and no major negative effects had been identified. Finally, the committee heard HB 2423 HD2, which would require that by January 1, 2028, diesel fuel sold in Hawaii for on-highway vehicles contain at least 5% biodiesel by volume. The Hawaii State Energy Office offered comments, and Hawaii Transportation Association and Pacific Biodiesel Technologies testified in support. Pacific Biodiesel argued the mandate would improve energy security, stabilize fuel prices amid global supply disruptions, and support local clean-fuel production. In response to questions, the company said its nameplate capacity is 5.5 million gallons per year and it has produced over 6 million gallons annually, but much of its output is tied up in standby generator contracts that can fluctuate. Witnesses said the mandate would provide a stable market signal and could support future investment in expanded local biodiesel production, including agricultural feedstock development and a possible second refinery. No votes or final actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• </c><00:31:02.480><c> and</c> program the community grant program and program the community grant program
• </c><01:36:18.080><c> would</c> following any intervention program would following any intervention program
• Um, success as a high school program.
• </c><01:41:36.159><c> I</c> program supervisor from 1970 to 2018.
• I program supervisor from 1970 to 2018.

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> federal government's relocation program federal government's relocation program started<00:34:01.760
• </c> at maybe something continued on program at maybe something continued on program is<00:43:06.640>
• But in terms of this program, this is just a one-time program.
• </c> government rental assistance program. government rental assistance program.
• </c> government rental assistance program. government rental assistance program.

Bills: HF3403 , HF3410 , HF3424

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: HF3403, emergency rental assistance, rental aid, homelessness prevention, housing crisis, imminent risk of homelessness, eviction prevention, county aid, Tribal governments, local government aids, general fund appropriation, Minnesota revenue commissioner, poverty level, low-income housing, housing stability, family homeless prevention and assistance, emergency housing assistance, eviction, rent, redemption

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• find recovery, a 12-step program.
• program, that was established in 2023.
• Yes, this bill does not change the pilot program, and that's how it existed in the pilot program.
• And it's the issue for me is pilot programs. ...have, and it's the issue for me is pilot programs, number
• So the programs can be great, but if the ...the programs can be great, but if the funding is not there

Summary: The Florida Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including interns, Denim Day awareness for sexual assault survivors, a resolution honoring Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange, and a memorial proclamation for former Senator Karen Johnson Gendron. The chamber then moved to special-order bills, with senators also briefly discussing the session’s pace and thanking staff and colleagues for their work. The first major bill, on driving and boating offenses, was amended and passed 37-0. As amended, it increases penalties for repeat DUI/BUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide/vessel homicide offenses, and adds notice requirements and misdemeanor penalties for refusing lawful breath or urine tests. Senators also passed SB 306 on Medicaid providers 37-0, requiring Medicaid managed care plans to offer more after-hours and holiday access and ensuring more primary care appointment availability outside regular business hours. The Senate then passed a major condominium and cooperative associations bill, also 37-0, after extensive debate and multiple amendments. The measure extends deadlines for structural integrity reserve studies, adds flexibility for reserve funding and budgeting, tightens rules for managers and inspectors, limits certain requirements to buildings of three or more habitable stories, and extends the rescission period for condo purchases. Senators from both parties praised the bill’s sponsors for years of work responding to post-Surfside safety and affordability concerns. The longest and most contentious item was SB 7016/HB 1205 on constitutional amendment petition procedures. Sponsors said the bill responds to fraud and abuse in the citizen initiative process by tightening circulator rules, requiring faster submission of signed petitions, adding voter notification, increasing penalties, and shifting costs to sponsors. Opponents argued it would burden volunteers and make it harder for citizens to qualify initiatives. The chamber adopted a series of amendments, including changes to the petition-circulator threshold, volunteer protections, submission timing, invalid-signature investigation thresholds, and notice/cure provisions, while debate continued over whether the overall package would protect election integrity or suppress citizen-led amendments.

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• </c> this program in effect since 2006. this program in effect since 2006.
• Um program and Kansas State University.
• </c> um for a vet loan repayment program um for a vet loan repayment program which<01:59:55.280><c> and
• </c><02:00:14.560><c> grant</c> uh vet loan repayment program grant uh vet loan repayment program grant
• Only downside is they're in program.

Committee: Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources

Keywords: 916, all