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• And so we're mindful that we know that right now we can't count on the federal government to help us
• For the outdoor line item, it's for a higher quantity and quality of the air quality monitoring stations
• Some of our existing stations are measuring for a couple of things, but there are other contaminants.
• .. ...of our existing stations are measuring for a couple of things, but there are other contaminants
• critical gaps, but if we want real lasting resilience, water and wastewater systems must be a more central

Bills: S2542

Keywords: climate resilience, resilience bond bill, environmental bond, infrastructure spending, flood control, coastal resilience, PFAS, clean water, wetlands, nature-based solutions, housing permitting, flood disclosure, land conservation, biodiversity, forest reserves, municipal vulnerability preparedness, MVP grant program, food security, agricultural resilience, solid waste

Summary: The Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets held a hearing on S. 2542, the Mass Ready Act, the Healey-Driscoll administration’s environmental bond bill. Secretary Rebecca Tepper and other administration officials described the bill as a $3 billion package focused on climate resilience, including flood and coastal protection, drinking water and wastewater upgrades, PFAS remediation, open space and land conservation, park and parkway infrastructure, food security infrastructure, and a new resilience revolving fund for municipalities, water districts, tribes, and wastewater districts. Committee members asked about project useful life, permitting streamlining, combined sewer overflows, parkway funding, land acquisition, and how the revolving fund would be capitalized and administered. Officials said the fund would be run through the Clean Water Trust, use existing trust resources rather than new fees, and eventually support special obligation bonds once it has a track record; they also said the bill aims to speed approvals for salt marsh restoration and other nature-based projects. A number of witnesses urged the committee to strengthen the bill. Environmental and climate groups called for larger authorizations for the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program, the resilient coast plan, air quality monitoring, flood buyouts, and tree planting and urban forestry. Green Roots and Conservation Law Foundation emphasized outdoor and indoor air pollution in environmental justice communities and requested dedicated funding for monitoring and indoor air quality improvements. Boston Harbor Now and other coastal advocates supported permitting reforms and asked for more funding for coastal resilience and DCR maintenance. Massachusetts Rivers Alliance urged inclusion of drought management provisions and a statewide flood buyout program. Several witnesses also supported a water conservation and reuse commission to study gray water and rainwater reuse. Agricultural and food system witnesses backed the bill’s food security and farmland protection provisions, especially the food security infrastructure grant program, which they said is critical to farms, processors, and food access projects and should not lapse in fiscal 2027. Water utility advocates said the bill does not go far enough on drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater needs, citing major long-term capital needs and PFAS compliance costs. They asked for recurring funding and broader eligibility for utility upgrades and redundancy projects. No votes or formal actions were taken at the hearing; the committee heard testimony and questions only.

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• So we're fortunate that my department, places like Central Jackson County, Kansas City Fire,...
• Places like Central Jackson County, Kansas City Fire, Independence Fire, in my area, do these programs
• So a little bit about Four Rivers: we also serve a five-county region here in central Missouri.
• We serve Crawford, Dent, Maries, Phelps, and... ...five-county region here in central Missouri.
• drugs, nor will it be the end of our office's efforts to get Novel gas station drugs, nor will it be

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The task force heard extensive testimony on substance use treatment, recovery supports, harm reduction, and related workforce and reimbursement issues. Dan Haniken of Into Action described his own recovery from addiction and incarceration and argued that treatment alone is not enough; he said recovery housing, peer support, employment, accountability, and community connection are what help people stay sober and avoid relapse. He urged continued state investment in recovery support services, recovery housing, peer recovery support, and recovery community centers, and said his organization relies on a mix of federal, state, county, city, foundation, and private funding. Members asked about remaining housing needs, program referrals, treatment court, transportation, and support for people on medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and Haniken said longer-term housing support and public awareness about MAT would help. Matt Cushman of Raytown Community EMT made a strong case for expanding harm reduction, including syringe service programs and safer-use supplies, saying stigma and abstinence-only approaches leave many people without help. He argued that Missouri should decriminalize needle exchange programs, expand access to naloxone and test strips, and remove barriers to MAT in jails, while noting that harm reduction can reduce overdose deaths, infectious disease, hospitalizations, and crime. Committee members questioned how harm reduction would work in practice, whether evidence supports syringe services, and how it relates to faith-based recovery programs; Cushman and other witnesses said the goal is not to replace treatment but to create more entry points into care. A member also noted a pending House bill that would remove paraphernalia penalties for approved syringe service sites and require treatment-program partnerships. Representatives from Ozarks Medical Center and Four Rivers Community Health Center focused on the need to reimburse peer support specialists, community health workers, and care coordinators, especially in rural federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). COMC and Four Rivers said these staff help patients with transportation, housing, food, insurance, school, and reentry planning, and that their organizations use grants to fund many of these positions because Medicaid reimbursement is limited or unavailable in their settings. Monet Lehman of COMC gave a personal account of trauma, recovery, and her work inside the Pulaski County Jail helping people prepare for release with housing, benefits, education, and treatment connections. Members and staff discussed the confusing reimbursement structure between FQHCs, CCBHCs, Medicaid, and state grants, and several witnesses emphasized that transportation and housing remain major barriers in rural Missouri. No formal votes or actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• legislation, we're often thinking about California as a whole but not taking rural communities and Central
• three I mentioned, be San Luis Obispo, Tulare, Merced, basically almost all eight counties in the Central
• Can you address that, since both you and I represent Central Valley counties, and I know that you're
• bill today, but I'm going to keep on watching it and encourage you to connect with some of these Central
• But capital gains would not count as income. Does not count as income? What is that?

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several tax and revenue measures, beginning with SB 1329 on solar property tax assessment. The author and solar industry witnesses argued the bill would create a uniform statewide method, provide certainty for developers, and exclude tax credits and other intangibles from valuation; county assessors and several counties opposed it, saying it would reduce assessed value and depart from market-based appraisal. The bill was moved to Appropriations on a 2-0 vote and placed on call. The committee also heard SB 1406 to close the “Montana tax loophole” used to avoid California vehicle taxes, with support from the California Teachers Association and no registered opposition; it passed 2-0 and was placed on call. SB 984, conforming California law to the federal tipped-income deduction, drew support from the restaurant industry, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, and enrolled agents, and passed 3-0 to Appropriations, on call. Later, the committee considered wildfire- and energy-related tax credits. SB 1084 would create a fire-safe home tax credit for home hardening and defensible space improvements; supporters said it would reduce wildfire losses and insurance costs, and it passed 3-0 on call. SB 1118 would provide credits for backup generators and solar battery systems in high fire-threat areas; the author framed it as a resilience measure for households and small businesses, but members raised concerns about cost, diesel use, and whether the credit would reach lower-income households. The bill was moved 1-0 and placed on call, with the chair and other members noting unresolved budget and policy concerns. SB 1424, expanding a partial sales tax exemption to zero-emission vehicle refueling equipment, received support from hydrogen and electric transportation groups and passed 4-0 on call. The committee also advanced SB 1249, a senior tax deduction for taxpayers ages 86 to 90, with support from LeadingAge California and senior advocates; members noted it was narrowly targeted and passed 4-0 on call. SB 1113, conforming California tax law to the federal tonnage tax regime for U.S.-flag international shipping companies, drew support from maritime industry groups and opposition from ILWU over the fiscal impact; it passed 4-0 on call. SB 1137, the Medical Expense Deduction Act, would allow a targeted deduction for medical expenses for lower-income taxpayers; supporters said it would help families facing high out-of-pocket costs, and it passed 4-0 on call. Finally, SB 1415 would extend a partial welfare property tax exemption to mixed-income housing that includes moderate-income units; supporters said it would help finance “missing middle” housing, while assessors and housing stakeholders requested amendments and guardrails. The bill was also moved forward on a committee vote and placed on call.

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• name is Caroline Foley, and I'm here in strong support of House 2580 as an immigration attorney at Central
• West Justice Center, a legal services organization in Central Western Massachusetts.
• will not contact ICE while will help victims come forward to report crimes because many clients at Central
• In contrast, Central West's experience working with agencies that have policies against involvement with
• The Massachusetts AFL-CIO is proud to count those members among our ranks, and we know that we and our

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused on the Safe Communities Act, House 2580 and Senate 1681, along with related proposals to limit local and state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, prohibit 287(g) agreements, and expand legal defense for immigrants. Most testimony came from advocates, attorneys, labor leaders, health care professionals, educators, and community members who argued that fear of ICE discourages immigrants from reporting crimes, seeking medical care, attending school, or cooperating with courts, and that a clear statewide policy would improve public safety, due process, and trust in institutions. Several speakers described personal or client experiences involving domestic violence, trafficking, workplace abuse, or children affected by deportation, and many emphasized economic harms to workers, families, and small businesses. Health care witnesses said immigration enforcement is causing patients to miss appointments, avoid emergency rooms, and delay preventive care, with resulting public health consequences. Labor and education representatives said immigrant workers and students are increasingly fearful, and that the state should not allow local police to act as ICE agents or enter 287(g) agreements. ACLU and coalition witnesses cited examples they said showed existing or recent collaboration between local agencies and ICE, including courthouse alerts, vehicle stops, and use of municipal spaces, while also arguing that the bill would still allow cooperation on criminal matters and public safety emergencies. One witness opposed the bill, arguing that serious criminal offenders should be deported and defending ICE’s role. Committee members asked several questions about whether the harms described were widespread or anecdotal, and about the distinction between assisting ICE in civil immigration arrests versus responding to violent or public safety emergencies. Witnesses said the bill was aimed at civil immigration enforcement, not criminal investigations or emergency situations. At the end of the hearing, a committee member requested a study on immigration enforcement’s effect on emergency room wait times, and the committee then adjourned without taking a vote on the legislation.

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• I have been employed by not one, but two LIDAs. here in Central Texas and currently one in Southeast
• Because in my experience, unfortunately, there's not been war stations, even with COVID.
• I know that Central Market has acquired a few vendors.
• And I'll show you registered as Teresa Rappaport on behalf of the Goodwill Central Texas.
• I mean, it was 17 and counting.

Bills: HB367, HB497, HB549, HB983, HB 1188, HB 1290, HB1368, HB2243, HB2310, HB2849, HB3099, HB3546, HB3629, HB3627

Keywords: education, absences, severe illness, life-threatening, school policy, verification, healthcare, insurance, affordability, coverage, patient rights, school health, respiratory distress, airway clearance devices, medication training, public health, HB 983, Texas Education Agency, TEA, educator privacy

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• home to the Venture Global LNG facility, Chevron Oronite, United Bulk Terminals, and the Naval Air Station
• home to the Venture Global LNG facility, Chevron Oronite, United Bulk Terminals, and the Naval Air Station
• That doesn't count. I waive. Thank you." "I waive.
• want to tell you about a bright young man that was a shining star in our community where I'm from central

Bills: HR42, HR43, HR44, HR45, HCR22, HCR23, HCR24, HCR25, HCR26, HCR27, HCR28, HCR29, HCR30, HB894, HB983, HB984, HR39, HR40, HR41, HCR19, HCR20, HCR21, HB2, HB3, HB15, HB441, HB976, HB977, HB978, HB979, HB980, HB981, HB982, HB129, HB130, HB287, HB489, HB521, HB545, HB553, HB555, HB570, HB670, HB672, HB797, HB854, HB952, HB207, HB300, HB331, HB428, HB464, HB587, HB618, HB629, HB801, HB853, HB891, HB474, HB487, HB503, HB606, HB633, HB707, HB720, HB728, HB733, HB846, HB852, HB856, HB868, HB875, HB112, HB657, HB221, HB149, HB901, HB148, HB354

Keywords: women, chemistry industry, Louisiana, recognition, workforce, commendation, leadership, faith, community service, Bishop Weidner, log truck drivers, transportation safety, log industry, pastor, Church of Pentecost, forestry, tree farming, W.H. Ward Properties, community support, Louisiana Forestry Association

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opened with prayer by Father Josh Johnson, and heard several personal privileges recognizing guests and special observances, including Plaquemines Parish Day, TRIO Day visitors from Southern University, the creation of an Italian-American Legislative Caucus tied to St. Joseph’s Day, and a pro-life gala. Members also welcomed Colonel Joseph Masekia back to Louisiana after 30 years of military service. Senate messages reported concurrence in HCR 13, adoption and transmittal of SCR 13 on World Down Syndrome Day, and passage of numerous Senate bills, which were read by title and laid over. The chamber then handled a series of House resolutions and committee reports, including resolutions honoring individuals and events, and committee reports from Criminal Justice, Education, Health and Welfare, House and Governmental Affairs, Insurance, and Natural Resources. Several resolutions were adopted without objection, including measures for Plaquemines Parish Day, the Italian-American Legislative Caucus, and commendations for local honorees. The House also received and referred a number of new House bills, including the capital outlay budget, bond authorization, retirement, municipal, civil law, commerce, appropriations, transportation, and tax-related measures. The House took up and passed multiple bills on the floor, often after technical amendments. These included HB 207 on the Louisiana Auctioneers Licensing Board, HB 300 raising the appraisal threshold for state bank residential loans, HB 428 creating an LSU College World Series champions prestige plate, HB 464 on utility damage reporting, HB 587 creating a PANS/PANDAS specialty plate, HB 618 on Louisiana Economic Development fees, HB 629 for a Crew of Athena plate, HB 801 creating a classic black prestige plate, HB 853 on misleading solicitations by non-government entities, HB 891 consolidating conservation-related prestige plates, HB 112 clarifying child relocation distance measurement, HB 657 naming highways in honor of local figures, and HB 354 naming a bridge for Caleb Easterling. Most passed unanimously or near-unanimously, with HB 801 passing 93-1. The House also adopted amendments and recommitted several bills to Appropriations, and the day ended with announcements of upcoming committee meetings and adjournment until Monday at 2:00 p.m.

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• Yes, I didn't want to count. But it says that, obviously, you must be a U.S. citizen.
• We have a fire station... And they've repurposed a lot of the land for us.
• We have a fire station built down on some of that. I mean, we've remediated so much of that.
• We're centrally located in the United States. The work ethic is fantastic here.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2896, sponsored by Rep. Brown, which would change how governing boards for state universities are selected. The bill would remove service-area and congressional-district requirements and instead limit board membership so no more than half of the voting members could reside in the county where the institution is located, with a St. Louis-specific exception. Brown said the goal was to broaden the pool of qualified appointees and make it easier for the governor to fill seats. Members asked about residency requirements, the loss of regional representation, and whether the Missouri State University board should still reflect statewide interests. One witness testified in support, saying boards should include a cross-section of the state. The hearing closed with no opposition testimony. The committee then heard House Bill 1659, sponsored by Rep. Steinmeyer, which would create the Missouri Defense and Energy Independence Act to help Missouri manufacturers convert facilities to produce strategic materials tied to national defense and energy resilience. The bill would require at least $500,000 in private investment before a company could qualify, cap grants at $1 million per project per year, require appropriations, and include repayment provisions and a sunset. Steinmeyer said the bill is intended to attract investment, create jobs, and position Missouri in strategic supply chains while protecting taxpayers through caps and clawbacks. Supporters included the API Innovation Center, which said the bill could help develop key starting materials for pharmaceuticals and support reshoring of drug production. Members raised substantial concerns about environmental and public safety risks, the bill’s fit in the higher education committee, whether it should instead be handled by economic development or federal entities, and whether the program would favor large companies over small businesses. Questions also focused on budget impacts, the proposed fund structure, and whether the bill should include stronger workforce, health, and environmental protections. The sponsor said the bill is meant to leverage existing Missouri facilities and workforce partnerships, and that state investment would help position Missouri for federal funding and future industry growth. One witness opposed the bill, arguing the private sector should bear the costs, warning about state budget pressures, and criticizing the creation of a new program and staff. No vote was taken in the transcript, and the committee concluded the hearing after testimony.

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• Yes, I didn't want to count. But it says that, obviously, you must be a U.S. citizen.
• We have a fire station... And they've repurposed a lot of the land for us.
• We have a fire station built down on some of that. I mean, we've remediated so much of that.
• We're centrally located in the United States. The work ethic is fantastic here.

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2896, sponsored by Rep. Brown, which would change how boards of governors for state universities are selected. Brown said the bill, developed with input from the governor’s office, would simplify appointment rules by removing service-area and congressional-district requirements and instead limiting board membership so no more than half of the voting members come from the county where the institution is located, with a St. Louis exception. Members asked about Missouri residency requirements, the effect on Missouri State University and Southeast Missouri State University, and whether university presidents would recommend candidates to the governor. Brown said he would follow up on questions and was open to discussing possible adjustments, especially regarding geographic representation. One witness spoke in favor, arguing that boards should reflect a cross-section of the state. No opposition was presented, and the hearing on HB 2896 was closed. The committee then took up House Bill 1659, the Missouri Defense and Energy Independence Act, sponsored by Rep. Steinmeyer. The bill would create a grant program to help Missouri manufacturers convert facilities to produce strategic materials tied to national defense and energy resilience. Steinmeyer described it as a private-capital-first program requiring at least $500,000 in private investment, with grants capped at $1 million per project per year, subject to appropriation, annual reporting, and repayment provisions if projects fail. He said the bill is intended to attract investment, create jobs, and strengthen supply chains while keeping taxpayer risk limited. Members raised concerns about environmental and public safety risks, the bill’s placement in the higher education committee, whether it should instead be funded federally, and whether the program would mainly benefit large companies rather than small businesses. Questions also focused on the bill’s workforce-development component, the lack of detail on training and public-health protections, and the budget impact of creating a dedicated fund that would retain money and interest rather than sweep it to general revenue. Steinmeyer said the bill is meant to support existing Missouri companies or companies establishing headquarters in Missouri, and that universities had been involved in discussions about workforce needs. A representative from the API Innovation Center testified in favor, saying the bill could help develop key starting materials for pharmaceuticals and support reshoring. One witness testified in opposition, arguing the state should not subsidize private industry and warning about fiscal strain and environmental oversight. No vote was taken, and the hearing concluded without further action.

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• And whereas both Mono and Matt were cherished members of the Greeley Central High School basketball team
• more than just teammates, they were symbols of the dedication and the heart that defined the Greeley Central
• And whereas, in the wake of their loss, the Greeley Central family and the city at large demonstrated
• We call them Mono Hernandez, two standout student athletes from Greeley Central High School in an accident

Keywords: 981, all

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• I'm the president of Texas A&M University Central Texas.
• Institutional enhancement is base funding for A&M Central Texas.
• Texas A&M University Central Texas. Uh, how many of those are, are active duty?
• the central Texas community.
• It's pretty close to College Station.

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• Let me count the people. We have 12 members present.
• And it's content made by stations like LPB throughout the United States in addition to some done nationally
• the new members for next year were announced, and it was a little sad for me not to see anyone from Central
• This year, you could go down the list and there were plenty of people from Central Louisiana—at least
• the Legislature's changed a couple of positions, but those were still in the statute and they still counted

Keywords: 974, senate, all

Summary: The Louisiana Commission on Civic Education met with quorum, approved the minutes from its previous meeting, and took several action items related to the Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LIAC). The commission unanimously approved the 2026-27 LIAC membership slate after reviewing recommendations from the selection committee, and it also approved the council’s budget and mileage reimbursement guidelines, noting the only change was an updated IRS mileage rate. Members thanked the legislature for continuing to fund LIAC after earlier years when it relied on outside donations. The meeting featured presentations on civic education resources and America 250 programming. Brandon Burris, representing the Lieutenant Governor’s office, highlighted Louisiana state parks, the Checkout Louisiana library backpack programs for parks and museums, Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s anti-litter campaign, and Homework Louisiana. Liam Julian of the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute discussed national civics education trends, teacher discomfort with controversial topics, and the institute’s teacher training, student camps, debate programs, and civics app. Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s Katie Stark and Nancy Torren presented America 250-related materials, including a PBS Kids feature on a Louisiana child and LPB’s “Louisiana’s Hidden History” videos and teacher resources on Bernardo de Galvez and Spanish Louisiana. LIAC members then reported on their work, including school safety efforts, digital service-hour tracking, AP self-study access, minor work permits, AI-generated harassment concerns, and local civic engagement projects. Peggy Cotonia of the Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education reported 87 Law Day presentations and 287 total Law Day and Constitution Day presentations reaching about 9,400 students, along with updates on awards and a shortened but still free summer institute for teachers. Barry Irwin reported that legislation to clean up outdated commission membership and quorum language had passed the House and been heard in Senate Education, moving toward final passage. The commission adjourned after no further business.

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• Employers can make profit-sharing IRA contributions all the way up until the tax filing deadline and still count
• There were a few churches that I know of in KC that did a radio station, and everybody came in the parking
• We were in central worship.
• We were in central worship.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 3037, sponsored by Rep. Allen, which would allow certain Missouri educational contribution tax credits beginning in 2028 to be carried back to the prior tax year. The sponsor described it as a narrow technical change that would not alter credit caps, refundability, transferability, or other safeguards, and said it would simply give donors more flexibility when their tax liability is not known until the following year. Supporters from the American Federation for Children and an educational assistance organization said the change would help small businesses and taxpayers participate more easily and could support scholarship funding. Rep. Thomas raised concerns about the fiscal impact on the education budget, noting the fiscal analysis and asking whether the change would reduce available education revenue; the sponsor acknowledged it would affect budgeting but said the delayed effective date was intended to give time to plan. No vote was taken. The committee then heard House Bill 2830, sponsored by Rep. Collins, which would increase the Missouri Housing Trust Fund recorder fee from $3 to $9 per real estate document. The sponsor and supporters said the fee increase was needed because the fund has not kept pace with inflation and housing costs, leaving many requests unfunded and preventing new construction or rehabilitation projects in recent years. Testimony from Empower Missouri, Love Columbia, Peter and Paul Community Services, Missouri’s Coalition of Recovery Support Providers, and the St. Louis City Continuum of Care emphasized severe affordable housing shortages, homelessness, and the need for more rental assistance, case management, and recovery housing. Witnesses said the increase would expand services without using general revenue and would help communities respond to housing instability and workforce needs. No opposition testified and no vote was taken. Finally, the committee heard House Bills 1778 and 2760 together, both focused on religious liberty during public emergencies. Rep. Loy and Rep. Boucher argued the bills were intended to prevent government orders from restricting worship services in a discriminatory way, citing COVID-era church closures and saying religious exercise should be treated consistently with other activities. Members questioned whether the bills could create problems during serious infectious disease outbreaks and whether the language was too broad or vague, especially around what counts as a place of worship and how emergency powers would work. An opponent, a Baptist minister, argued the bills would tie the hands of public health officials and that worship should be treated like other mass gatherings rather than receiving a special exemption. The hearing ended without a vote on either bill.

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• Um patch and a central tracking system.
• Um, as I count today, I think shocked.
• </c> gas stations gas stations um<04:42:09.440><c> in</c><04:42:10.160><c> uh</c><04:42:10.480><c> convenience
• The bottles range from small stations.
• </c> smoke shop, probably not a gas station. smoke shop, probably not a gas station.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Recurring cost, even though it will result in a little more money being spent, because we already counted
• I'm counting this side. Two, three, four, five, six. 17 and 11 on the side.
• I'm counting a lot. I think a lot is the number. Yes. Okay, go ahead. is the number. Yes.
• We count sevens. You can lower hands. Is there anyone in opposition in the room? I see no hands.
• Stationed here in New Mexico, not from New Mexico, and taking advantage of a benefit that our National

Bills: SB97, SB55, SB40, SB38, SB120, SB113, SB116, SB117, SB118

Keywords: tax credits, municipality, county property, industrial revenue bonds, economic development, qualified expenditures, solar energy, tax credit, renewable energy, photovoltaic, solar thermal, New Mexico, economic incentive, energy independence, SB40, Driver Privacy and Safety Act, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate reader, vehicle surveillance

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• Our coastline is central to our environment, economy, and way of life.
• Where would you expect something like this refueling station that you have in Tennessee?
• Western monarch counts documented only 12,000 monarchs this year.
• Some allow plastic to be turned into fuel and be counted as recycling, a practice that conflicts with
• The Central Valley feeds this state, this country, and the world.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So, we're talking wastewater treatment plants, wastewater ponds, lift stations, a lot of sanitary sewer
• So, we're talking wastewater treatment plants, wastewater ponds, lift stations, a lot of sanitary sewer
• So, we're talking wastewater treatment plants, wastewater ponds, lift stations, a lot of sanitary sewer
• </c> bonding request in for the North Central bonding request in for the North Central Sanitary<00:50
• So is our pump station that aging limit.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We provided based on enrollment counts.
• We'll take that first enrollment<00:39:35.520><c> count.
• Brian Station High School and Paul Brian Station High School and Paul Lawrence<01:03:02.240><c> Dunar
• </c><01:55:41.119><c> Kentucky</c> this and uh he is Central Kentucky this and uh he is Central Kentucky
• <01:56:34.159><c> Kentucky</c><01:56:34.480><c> Educational</c> Central Kentucky Educational Central

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call – 0:00:04 Approval of Minutes – 0:03:57 United Way of Southern Kentucky –0:04:30 Preschool Education – 0:36:46 School Safety Updates – 1:01:41 Kentucky Association of School Superintendents – 1:41:47 Educational Cooperatives – 1:55:18 Adjournment – 2:07:37, 958, all

Summary: The committee opened its sixth meeting of the 2025 Interim Joint Committee on Education, confirmed a quorum, recorded attendance votes, and approved the minutes. Chair Lewis reminded presenters to keep remarks brief because of the full agenda and limited time. The first presentation was from United Way of Southern Kentucky, with Anne Puckett, Craig Browning, and Warren County Schools Superintendent Rob Clayton introducing a regional early childhood initiative. The presenters argued that kindergarten readiness and early childhood support are critical to later academic and life outcomes. They cited research and statistics about brain development in the first five years, the effects of unprepared kindergarten entry, and links between low literacy, school discipline, dropout rates, and incarceration. They said their region’s readiness scores fell during COVID and after a tornado, and that the most effective response was in-home parent education to help families support children from birth to age five. They described the model as voluntary, community-based, and not requiring new buildings, and said similar programs have been successful in Missouri. The group said it had already raised more than $1 million in private donations and committed three years of funding for four additional staff, expanding service in Allen, Logan, and Warren counties. They requested $600,000 per year for the next two-year budget cycle to add 12 more educators, serve about 360 families and 660 additional children, and build evidence for a possible statewide model. Members generally expressed support for the concept, with Representative Tipton and Representative Jackson discussing a prior home-based preschool pilot and the importance of starting early. Representative Calloway questioned whether increased family chaos and government involvement justified the approach; presenters responded that the program uses community educators, not a government-run organization, and is aimed at helping overwhelmed families. Representative Stalker asked about eligibility and early intervention, and presenters said the program serves children from birth to age five and can help identify needs early enough to connect families with services such as First Steps.

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• So, um several stations that they go to.
• There at the basketball um station.
• When you look at central Kentucky, South Central Kentucky, then those individuals are usually working
• When you look at central Kentucky, South Central<00:15:39.120><c> Kentucky,</c><00:15:40.079><c> then
• And then you central Kentucky seeing.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:08 Approval of Minutes 00:43 KOAP Report 00:59 KY Office of Drug Control Policy 23:04, 958, all

Summary: The committee met on September 18, 2025, approved the July 10 minutes, and received Brandon Reid’s monthly report on Kentucky agriculture development and finance activity for July and August. Reid emphasized the long-running structure created under House Bill 611 and Senate Bill 28, the role of county agriculture development councils in all 120 counties, and the importance of the program as a national model for supporting Kentucky agriculture. He also introduced new staff and interns, including a new loan programs manager, Rachel Coward, and project manager Kylie Davis. For July, the development board reported $3.4 million invested in agriculture and the finance corporation reported $3.1 million in loans. Highlights included 11 county council meetings, site visits, program reviews, and 18 project reports. July approvals included county agriculture incentive programs, deceased farm animal removal programs, youth incentive programs, county/state projects, infrastructure loans, an agriculture processing loan, and beginning farmer loans. Staff also noted that all 120 counties had submitted their required five-year comprehensive plans on schedule. Bill McCloskey then highlighted several funded projects, including Dino’s Farm LLC in Jefferson County, which received support to purchase a meat processing facility and equipment, with the goal of creating market opportunities for goat, sheep, and cattle producers and establishing Kentucky’s first halal meat processing facility. Other projects included a veterinarian facility project to address large animal vet shortages and Grow Appalachia at Berea College, which provides technical assistance and market support for small-scale and eastern Kentucky producers. Members discussed the need for programs such as high tunnels and other small-scale opportunities in rural areas, and staff noted related resources such as CAPE and NRCS funding. For August, the board reported $500,000 in development board investments and just over $3 million in finance corporation loans, along with fewer staff activities than July but continued county council, site visit, and project review work. August approvals included county agriculture incentive programs, deceased animal removal programs, youth incentive programs, county/state projects, agriculture infrastructure loans, beginning farmer loans, and a horticulture incentives loan. Additional project updates included another veterinary equipment purchase, emergency safety equipment in Graves County, and a food safety and efficiency incentive for Jared Cornet.

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• Railway fuel station, which is the busiest BNSF fuel station in the nation and plays a critical role
• Jobs, gas stations, roads, everything is going to be affected in that district.
• Jobs, gas stations, roads, everything is going to be affected in that district.
• We have two gas stations, and we have two Dollar General stores. So, Mr.
• We should count that. No, directly related to House Bill 9. Mr.

Bills: HB95, HB111, HJR1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21, HM34, HB2, HB32, HB33, HB61, HJM2, HM23, HM24, HM26

Keywords: HB95, additional judgeship, district court, judicial district, First Judicial District, Second Judicial District, district judges, court administration, judicial staffing, caseload, access to justice, New Mexico courts, judiciary, judge vacancy, court backlog, state courts, water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order

Summary: The House convened with quorum, offered an invocation and pledges, and then moved through a series of memorials, recognitions, and announcements. House Memorial 49, declaring February 4, 2026 UNM Day, was taken from the Speaker’s table, explained, and debated at length. Members from both parties and several guests praised the University of New Mexico for its role in education, health care, research, public service, and workforce development, with special recognition of President Garnett Stokes, interim provost Barbara Rodriguez, and Health Sciences leaders and students. The memorial highlighted UNM’s enrollment, degrees awarded, scholarship support, patent activity, and the UNM Hospital and Health Sciences Center. It passed 70-0. House Memorial 48, declaring February 4, 2026 Valencia County Day, was also brought forward and passed unanimously. Supporters described Valencia County’s history, culture, economic growth, and traditions, including the annual matanza, Route 66 heritage, and major employers and development projects. Members from the county and local officials were recognized, and the memorial emphasized both historic communities and current business and infrastructure expansion. House Memorial 50, declaring Lincoln County Day, was introduced by title and placed on the Speaker’s table, but not taken up for final passage during this segment. The chamber also recognized the Artesia Bulldogs football team for winning another state championship, Del Norte High School’s class of 1966 on its 60th anniversary, and a number of guests tied to nursing, education, and local community service. Several members used announcements to highlight nurses, school programs, and local events, including a Legislative Sportsman’s Caucus invitation and a reminder that the day was the final day to file bills with the clerk. The session closed with continued announcements and guest introductions, reflecting a day focused heavily on community recognition and celebratory memorials rather than substantive legislation beyond the memorial votes.

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Keywords: 910, house, all