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• The community has already decided that if somebody wants to propose tall buildings on appropriate sites
• The Duwamish River Community Coalition, or DRCC, alongside residents of the Duwamish Valley, is a community
• For frontline communities like ours, this bill is not just about climate targets.
• For frontline communities like ours, this bill is not just about climate targets.
• Frontline communities should not have to choose between affordability, health, and climate action.

Bills: HB2228 , HB2273 , HB2418 , HB2381

Committee: House Local Government

Keywords: building code, safety regulations, construction, scissor stairs, state standards, embodied carbon, building materials, sustainability, environment, permit review, project permits, land use, zoning, development regulations, residential development, housing permits, affordable housing, local government, county planning, city planning

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• Um, I quality of life of our community.
• They simply do not have the communities.
• <02:18:53.439><c> can</c> communities can communities can um<02:18:56.000><c> motivate</c><02:18:56.479
• And they've developed a good relationship with the community.
• Um, logistics regarding the technology.

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c> success with uh indigenous communities success with uh indigenous communities including<00:16:12.960
• </c><00:31:44.680><c> to</c><00:31:45.520><c> uh</c> for local communities to uh for local communities
• We the communities where we're located.
• And within the communities where we are.
• </c><01:52:53.320><c> um</c> with local forestry communities um with local forestry communities um proximate

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The meeting began with introductions, approval of the March 6 minutes as amended to add an attendee list, and a brief overview of the day’s agenda. The committee heard two presentations from carbon project developers, with the first from Dylan Jenkins of Finite Carbon. He described Finite Carbon’s work in improved forest management projects, its role in developing carbon methodologies and protocols, and its experience with projects in New England, Appalachia, Alaska, and Canada. He also outlined the difference between compliance and voluntary carbon markets, the role of registries and intermediaries, and the types of buyers in the market, including large corporate buyers and long-term off-take partners. A major focus of the presentation was how forest carbon projects are structured and how credits are monetized. Jenkins distinguished between removals and reductions, explaining that removals come from new forest growth while reductions are tied more closely to baseline assumptions and standing stock. He said improved forest management projects can generate both types of credits, and that removals generally command higher prices because they are easier for buyers to understand and verify. He also emphasized that carbon project commercialization can occur before, during, or after credit issuance, and that landowners may be paid through a variety of structures, including leases, advance fees, per-unit payments, or off-take agreements. Jenkins then addressed the committee’s tax-related questions, saying House Bill 123 appeared intended to treat carbon credit sales similarly to timber sales for local tax purposes. He argued that carbon credits are a forest product and that taxing them can be reasonable in principle, but he stressed that lawmakers should distinguish between commoditization and commercialization when deciding what event to tax. He noted that credits may be created but never sold, and that in some programs landowners retain timber and carbon rights while in others the developer has deeper control over those rights. In response to questions, he said the industry uses protocols, verification, and third-party oversight to address baseline and quality concerns, but acknowledged that baseline setting remains a major point of debate in the market.

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• Commission: $35,400 one time for 19 computers that were recommended by the Office of Information Technology
• dialogue that's been ongoing as it relates to data centers and their potential implications in our community
• House Environment, Energy and Technology Committee will not meet Friday, March 20th, Barbieri, Chairman

Keywords: 989, all

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• the market, turning them into permanent rentals, and that meant. that families with roots in the community
• should buy from, people who don't have a government backdoor, people who you know have these kind of technology
• with us, the ones that have chosen to work with President Trump to fix global trade, certainly technology

Committee: Senate Finance Committee

Keywords: Commerce, International Trade, Tax Policy, Nominees, Inflation, Middle-class, Trade Practices, Economic Concerns

Summary: The committee convened to discuss various bills and nominees, including the critical nominations of William Kimmett for Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade and Ken Keyes for Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Treasury Department. Discussions highlighted the nominees' roles in managing critical trade and tax policies amidst rising economic concerns, particularly focusing on inflation and its impact on American families. Members expressed both support and skepticism, emphasizing the significance of fostering fair trade practices and ensuring tax policies that benefit the middle-class amidst claims of an agenda favoring affluent individuals and corporations.

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• And so when we say, when I say the community says that we're waiting for approval, it's just waiting
• But I just don't understand why, with more judges and more technology and all the support staff, we still
• if we've gone from two people to a hundred and judges still say they need help and we need more technology

Summary: The committee first heard an update from the Florida Department of Corrections on the proposed Lake Correctional Institution mental health project in Clermont. Tim Fitzgerald explained the project’s history, including the 2016 Disability Rights Florida litigation, the 2018 consent decree, and the original plan for a 550-bed inpatient mental health facility. He said inflation and design changes pushed the project above the bond amount, leading the department to shift to a “continuum of care” alternative with 572 beds total: 92 inpatient beds and 480 residential treatment beds in three special housing units. Fitzgerald said the project is currently paused pending House concurrence, while the Senate has already agreed to the alternate plan, and noted the bond balance, prior expenditures, and the need to spend down the tax-exempt bond by August 2026. Members questioned how the new plan differs from the original facility, whether it satisfies the consent decree, and what caused the cost increases. Fitzgerald said the department believes it has already met the consent decree through systemwide improvements to housing, staffing, programming, and out-of-cell time, though he said he would confirm the court documentation. He also said the original scope grew from 275,000 to 350,000 square feet as treatment, nursing, security, and programming needs were refined, and that inflation, fees, permitting, and contingencies contributed to the higher cost. Several members asked for follow-up information on Senate approval, consent decree documentation, and the project’s impact on crisis-stabilization capacity. The committee then received a joint court-system presentation from State Courts Administrator Eric McClure and Clerks Corporation Executive Director Jason Welty on caseload trends, case tracking, and staffing. McClure described statewide filing trends, the use of weighted caseload studies to certify judicial need, and recent Supreme Court rule changes aimed at active civil case management, including differentiated case tracks, stricter deadlines, and proportional discovery. He said the latest workload study led the Supreme Court to certify a need for 23 circuit judges and 25 county judges. Welty reviewed clerk workload trends, the statewide case maintenance and CCIS systems, and declining clerk FTE despite rising case volumes, and said clerks are seeking additional funding for injunctions, Baker Act/Marchman Act/sexually violent predator work, and juror management. In questions, members pressed both presenters on data quality, case-weight calculations, filing fees, and whether current resources are enough to reduce delays. McClure clarified that the workload weights are based on judge time studies and that a capital murder case averaged 3,177 minutes, while other examples such as auto negligence and dissolution cases were much lower. Welty said the Legislature could help by increasing funding or potentially revisiting filing fees, and noted that many clerk services are unfunded or underfunded, especially indigent and protective filings. The chair and members also raised concerns about backlog, inconsistent case reporting across circuits, and enforcement of judicial time standards; McClure said there is no direct sanction in the rules, and compliance is largely managed through chief judges and the Supreme Court. The meeting ended with no votes taken and adjournment by motion.

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• communicate communicate through<03:05:48.960><c> their</c><03:05:49.239><c> privacy</c><03:05:49.800
• , including those served by the Community Power Coalition and other community power aggregations.
• new customers into existing community power programs, the Community Power Coalition and other community
• </c> Community power programs the community Community power programs the community power<03:30:00.479
• power Coalition and other community power Coalition and other community aggregations<03:30:03.439><c

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met to hear House Bill 520, which would authorize the Department of Education to issue subpoenas in investigations and hearings involving the code of conduct for New Hampshire educators. Representative Lynn, the bill sponsor, said the measure was intended to give the department standard subpoena power during investigations and in later adjudicatory proceedings, with a process for challenging overbroad subpoenas. He argued that agencies with investigative and hearing authority should also have the power to compel witnesses and documents, and said the bill was narrowed from an earlier broader draft to focus on teacher credentialing and address concerns about scope. Members raised several concerns about whether the department already has enough authority, whether the Attorney General could handle subpoenas instead, and whether the bill creates an imbalance by giving subpoena power mainly to the investigating side. Representative Burroughs said she did not feel she had enough information and was uncomfortable with the bill, especially regarding who bears subpoena costs. Representative Biron questioned the trial analogy and whether both sides truly have equal subpoena rights. Lynn responded that the investigative stage is like a grand jury process, where only the investigating body subpoenas witnesses, while the adjudicatory stage allows both sides to seek subpoenas through the hearing officer. Other questions focused on the bill’s scope. Representative Andreos asked what investigative authority the Department of Education already has, and Representative Organ questioned why the bill is limited to educators rather than also covering vendors, charter school boards, or the EFA scholarship organization. Lynn said the limitation to educators was deliberate, because earlier broader versions drew objections for being too expansive. Representative Tur asked whether the Attorney General could already handle such matters, and Lynn said that while the AG might be able to pursue some investigations or court subpoenas, agencies should be able to conduct their own internal investigations. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• </c><00:45:36.640><c> across</c> culture and vibrant communities across culture and vibrant communities
• </c><01:33:26.440><c> to</c> community and then ask that community to community and then ask that community
• </c> vote of the community vote of the community and<01:42:48.920><c> create</c><01:42:49.240><c> a</
• </c> our communities. our communities.
• . communities. communities.

Keywords: 981, all

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• And my my community, only thing we have.
• Second by Allemand. um, page 51, communications and network um, page 51, communications and network support
• And this would be an community grants.
• </c><03:39:06.720><c> college</c> donations to the community college donations to the community college
• </c> &gt;&gt; This wouldn't preclude a community &gt;&gt; This wouldn't preclude a community college<

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: 916, all

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• They invest in their communities.
• They invest in their communities.
• community. I first met Chief Willis community.
• </c> our community. We celebrate his career. our community. We celebrate his career.
• </c> the community of St. Simon's Island. the community of St. Simon's Island.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, June 6, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• This is not a technological failure... ...that no longer did. This is not a technological failure.
• He went into the business community, and he was working very, very hard in the realm of commercial real
• sure it's transparent, but I want to make sure that we're working with the small towns or small communities
• sure it's transparent, but I want to make sure that we're working with the small towns or small communities
• , making sure they understand the make sure that we're working with the small towns or small communities

Committee: House House and Governmental Affairs

Summary: The House and Governmental Affairs Committee met on Senate Bill 123, a proposed constitutional amendment to create a legislative process for removing judges for cause. Senator Morris said the bill was needed because of uncertainty in the current Constitution about whether impeachment applies to judges, given the Judiciary Commission’s role in judicial discipline. He argued the measure would provide a clearer, higher-threshold accountability mechanism, and the committee adopted a technical amendment renumbering provisions and later clarified that the bill uses a majority vote in the House and two-thirds in the Senate, consistent with impeachment-style thresholds. Much of the hearing centered on testimony from Anna Carter and her family, who supported the bill after the murder of Jacob Carter in New Orleans. They described his death and other cases they said showed judges releasing dangerous offenders despite repeated violations, missed electronic-monitoring check-ins, and other warning signs. They argued the bill would create a last-resort accountability tool when judicial decisions or supervision failures lead to preventable harm. Several committee members expressed sympathy and said the testimony highlighted serious problems in the justice system, though some also suggested the bill should address district attorneys, electronic-monitoring oversight, or broader systemic issues. Opposition came from members who warned the proposal was overly broad, could become a political tool, and might conflict with existing constitutional provisions governing impeachment and judicial discipline. They argued the Judiciary Commission and Supreme Court already provide a disciplinary framework and that the bill could chill judicial independence or create due-process concerns. The ACLU’s Sarah Whittington also opposed the bill, noting technical inconsistencies in the draft, questioning why impeachment had not been tried first, and arguing the measure singled out judicial discretion while leaving other elected officials’ discretion untouched. The committee took no final vote on the bill during the hearing, but did adopt the technical amendment.

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• And so, thank you for your duties and thank you for all the responsibility you give to our community
• </c> community and making it a safer place. community and making it a safer place.
• An elevated focus on the impacts that gaming has on individuals, communities, and the state as a whole
• ><c> in</c> information technology investments in information technology investments in the<02:11:01.440
• uh technology has got around<02:51:29.920><c> us.

Committee: Joint Select Committee on Gaming

Keywords: 916, all

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• We're able to close that, and we will have the Basque autonomous community flag. It is allowed.
• The same goes for the purchase of these homes and residential communities.
• There are many communities who I represent who are deeply affected by this legislation.
• There are many communities who I represent who are deeply affected by this legislation.
• And this has been the most popular place that they rent in both communities.

Summary: The House convened with 68 members present, approved the February 12, 2026 journal, and received messages from the Senate, including referral of House Joint Memorial 10 for enrolling and return of Senate Joint Memorial 107 signed by the Speaker. Standing committee reports advanced several bills: House Bills 607, 528, 530, 519, and 599 were sent to second reading, while House Bills 522 and 570 were placed on general orders. House Concurrent Resolution 27, honoring Idaho civilians who served on Wake Island during World War II, was referred for printing. The House also introduced a large group of new bills, including measures on gold and silver coin, elections and presidential primaries, midwifery, foreign adversary investments, retirement and public safety death benefits, building codes, travel insurance, portable benefits, litigation financing, manufactured homes, anti-cancer medications, interest rates, state sovereignty, big game depredation claims, hunting as the state sport, police dogs, preceptor prior authorization exemptions, student data collection, and charter school admissions; all were referred for printing. On third reading, Senate Bill 1225 was moved to the top of the calendar and passed the House 67-1 after debate describing it as a public records and university presidential search bill that changes the disclosure rule from five finalists to a sole finalist and requires public updates and a 10-day public review period before final selection. House Bill 561 was sent to general orders after discussion of flag displays, including allowing the Basque flag and limiting certain city flagpole displays. House Bill 520, an Office of Administrative Hearings measure standardizing notice requirements in contested cases, passed 66-2 after concerns were raised about proving receipt of mailed notice. House Bill 579, updating justifiable homicide language to broaden who may be defended, passed 68-1. House Bill 580, repealing antiquated or unused criminal statutes, passed 68-1. House Bill 581, creating a formal process for legislative review of Supreme Court rules, passed 65-5. House Bill 583, the short-term rental bill, drew the most extensive debate. Supporters argued it protects private property rights and prevents local governments from effectively banning short-term rentals through restrictive ordinances, while opponents warned it weakens protections for residential neighborhoods and shifts enforcement burdens onto neighbors and local complaints. Several members declared Rule 80 conflicts, including ownership of short-term rentals or related businesses. After debate, the bill passed 54-16 and was sent to the Senate. The House then held the remaining third-reading bills for one legislative day, received the enrolled House Joint Memorial 10 back for the Senate President’s signature, made announcements about committee meetings and events, and adjourned until 11 a.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026.

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• In recent years, communities across California have done the hard work of In recent years, communities
• Community Builders and strong support.
• And I know we care a lot about our underrepresented communities and don't want to displace any communities
• And I know we care a lot about our underrepresented communities and don't want to displace any communities
• It breaks down community.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development heard a long agenda focused mainly on housing production, higher education facilities, homelessness, and permitting reform. Early items included AB 6, which would direct HCD to convene a working group on allowing three- to ten-unit “missing middle” housing to be built under the Residential Code rather than the Building Code; AB 48, a higher education bond proposal that would fund campus repairs, modernization, disaster recovery, and student/employee housing; and AB 76, which would clarify a Chula Vista university innovation district exemption so the project can include academic buildings and housing without conflicting with surplus land rules. Supporters emphasized affordability, cost savings, student housing needs, and access to education, while members raised questions about implementation, affordability requirements, and project scope. The committee later took votes on these items, with AB 6, AB 48, and AB 76 all moving forward on unanimous or near-unanimous votes to Appropriations. Members also heard AB 595, which would create a state homeownership tax credit pilot to support affordable for-sale housing. The author and supporters argued that California’s homeownership rate is at historic lows and that the bill would help close racial wealth gaps by financing homes working families can buy. The committee approved AB 595 and sent it to Appropriations. The consent calendar, including several other housing-related bills, was also approved unanimously. A major portion of the hearing was devoted to AB 1165, the California Housing Justice Act of 2025, which would require ongoing state investment and a financing plan to address homelessness and housing affordability. The author and witnesses described the scale of homelessness, the limits of one-time funding, and the need for sustained, accountable funding streams. After testimony from housing advocates and people with lived experience, the committee passed AB 1165 on a 10-0 vote to Appropriations. Finally, the committee heard AB 609, a CEQA reform bill that would create a simplified exemption for qualifying infill housing projects in already developed areas. Supporters framed it as a targeted way to reduce delays and costs for housing near jobs and transit, while opponents from environmental justice, labor, and tribal groups warned it could reduce public participation, weaken protections for disadvantaged communities, and create consultation concerns for tribal cultural resources. The author said the bill would not change zoning or affordability tools and would continue to work with opponents on amendments. The bill was moved forward after extensive discussion, with members noting ongoing negotiations on tribal consultation and labor concerns.

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• <00:31:28.240><c> because</c><00:31:29.160><c> um</c> communities because um communities because um uh
• How does it communities and budgets?
• </c> communities across the state. communities across the state.
• </c> going to look out for our communities going to look out for our communities using<01:11:48.560><
• ><01:34:55.680><c> farmers,</c><01:34:56.840><c> um</c> communities, individual farmers, um communities

Bills: HF4470 , HF2418 , HF3417 , HF3365 , HF3463

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: HF4470, Melissa Hortman, memorial, statue, memorial garden, State Office Building, Capitol Mall Design Framework, capital investment, appropriation, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Department of Administration, public art, commemorative monument, landscaping, artist selection, family consultation, Minnesota legislature, state building site, capital appropriation, political subdivisions

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• On the west side, it's probably, Deal on industry and technology.
• Louis region, in the business community.
• We already see hospitals closing across rural and underserved communities.
• Communities already experiencing disparities will bear the brunt of the decisions.
• Urban communities struggling with access and outcomes will see those gaps widen.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• they might matter not friendlies and they might have<00:57:09.359><c> spy</c><00:57:09.760><c> technology
• Is that what was have spy technology.
• Um, I think speaking to some of the chiefs outside, I think the rural communities would have a lot more
• Um, I think speaking to some of the chiefs outside, I think the rural communities would have a lot more
• Um, I think speaking to some of the chiefs outside, I think the rural communities would have a lot more

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Um, and they may invest in new research and technologies and hire more workers.
• </c><00:08:00.160><c> And</c> technologies and hire more workers.
• And technologies and hire more workers.
• Two strong candidates include community care hubs and PACE legislation.
• Community care hubs have a national track record of improving care coordination and reducing avoidable

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> that they could build a uh community that they could build a uh community building<00:09:07.720>
• </c> active uh community member. active uh community member.
• In my own 15 community district, year.
• Unfortunately, this bill flips that on its head. communities that rely on our outdoor communities that
• <c> support</c><02:04:20.320><c> tourism</c> rural communities and support tourism rural communities

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• in rural communities across the state.
• So that's why in our community we do provide a community room that we can use where we can access services
• That right there alone is an insult to the Black community, to the Latino community.
• Are they not a part of a community? They are a part of a community.
• She's in that community.

Committee: House Government

Keywords: 1182, all