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• She has been in the Fresno County Department of Public Health, first serving as a deputy director of
• And right now we actually live with the first Japanese American supervisor in Santa Clara County.
• Its influence touches every corner of San Francisco and San Mateo County.
• For example, Margaret Cho, a queer San Francisco Korean American comedian, actress, author, musician,
• Community contributions throughout Kern County.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• So use that um authority uh mitigate it.
• Do you kind of go as far as the county governments?
• </c> chambers of commerce, mayors, county chambers of commerce, mayors, county commissioners,<00:38:20.160
• They need to be that authority really.
• </c> takeaways but I think authority takeaways but I think authority uh<01:05:44.079><c> authority</c

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The interim task force on disaster prevention and resiliency met for its fourth meeting and focused heavily on insurance markets, affordability, and mitigation. Cochairs noted they are working toward recommendations for a later fall meeting. The main presentation came from David Snyder of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, who said the insurance industry sees itself as part of the problem and part of the solution because it ultimately pays for losses created by natural conditions, development choices, and construction practices. Snyder described rising losses from natural catastrophes, inflation-driven increases in rebuilding and repair costs, more development in disaster-prone areas, wildfire exposure, severe convective storms, hail, and roof damage. He argued that Kentucky should avoid the mistakes he attributed to California, where regulatory responses contributed to a strained insurance market and greater reliance on the FAIR Plan. He said Kentucky’s private market appears to be functioning better, with relatively few FAIR Plan policies, and urged lawmakers to preserve that market through risk-based rates and policies that do not worsen availability. He recommended a broad mitigation strategy involving stronger building codes, land-use decisions, stormwater infrastructure, public access to risk data, and incentives for resilient construction. He highlighted programs such as the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, fortified-home standards, wildfire-prepared community practices, and examples from Alabama, Louisiana, and Florida showing that mitigation can produce quick returns and insurance discounts. He also suggested catastrophe savings accounts, flexible coverage options, and a whole-of-government approach that includes the insurance department, building-code agencies, first responders, FEMA, NFIP, and NOAA. In questions, a legislator asked about the prognosis if carriers continue exiting markets and if nothing is done to address affordability and accessibility. Snyder said he could not predict market exits but stressed that regulators should monitor the market closely, use available data, and focus on loss prevention and mitigation. He said insurers want to do business in Kentucky and that the long-term solution is coordinated action among public and private stakeholders to reduce risk and keep coverage available.

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• </c> two of our counties for a pilot program. two of our counties for a pilot program.
• </c><00:47:55.680><c> to</c> of Education that has the authority to of Education that has the authority
• </c> um giving the subpoena authority um giving the subpoena authority uh<00:50:18.319><c> to</c><00:
• </c><00:50:32.960><c> that</c> of education is is the authority that of education is is the authority
• </c><00:52:31.280><c> the</c> subsection F and that authorizes the subsection F and that authorizes the

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c><01:00:21.240><c> and</c><01:00:21.760><c> city</c> uh County and city uh County and city taxes<01
• </c> county that uh the state sees counties county that uh the state sees counties as<01:36:33.960><c
• </c><01:39:18.080><c> in</c> cares very much uh about counties in cares very much uh about counties in
• <01:39:56.159><c> had</c> counties had counties had been<01:39:58.000><c> dished</c><01:39:58.440><c>
• </c><01:42:54.800><c> uh</c><01:42:54.920><c> by</c> up the counties uh by up the counties uh by five

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• This is Tuscaloosa County delegation meeting for today.
• to authorize the full-time mayors of the municipalities in the county to participate in the employee
• Second. >> Good. of of the municipalities in the county of of the municipalities in the county participate
• Pass county regardless. So you got to win a vote in Tuscaloosa County regardless, right? Yeah.
• Pass county regardless. So you got to win a vote in Tuscaloosa County regardless, right? Yeah.

Committee: House Tuscaloosa County Legislation

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• "But how do you handle, I know, like, I've had counties that have three-member commissions, and you have
• Tribes are not guaranteed any governing authority, I know. ...to respond is extremely limited.
• The school started in 2000 to serve some of the most high-risk students in Bernalillo County.
• Is that, like, complete authority? Thank you. Is that like complete authority?
• You see that in county commissions all the time where you're really...

Committee: House House Judiciary

Keywords: 996, all

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• We already have the authority to do the inspection on this ski equipment.
• So the question used to work for Grant County PUD.
• , Amanda McKinney, Yakima County Commissioner.
• , Amanda McKinney, Yakima County Commissioner.
• Amanda McKinney, Yakima County Commissioner, in support of House Bill 2090.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. House Bill 2272 would update state park inspection language for ski lifts and related equipment to better match current equipment and federal standards; the sponsor and State Parks said it was a simple modernization bill, and there was no opposition. House Bill 2245 would expand Clean Energy Transformation Act coverage to port districts that distribute electricity, utilities with a single customer, and certain affected market customers such as data centers; supporters said it closes loopholes and applies clean-energy rules more fairly, while ports, business groups, and some utilities warned of unintended consequences, added reporting burdens, and impacts on cogeneration and rural economic development. Ecology and Commerce supported the goal but raised concerns about allowance allocation, fiscal impacts, and possible double counting, and WAPUDA asked that existing single-customer PUDs be grandfathered. House Bill 2215 would lower Climate Commitment Act thresholds for gasoline, diesel, biodiesel, and propane suppliers and extend coverage to some purchasers; supporters said it would prevent entities from gaming the system and cover significant emissions now below the threshold, while Ecology, fuel distributors, propane suppliers, grocers, and business groups warned of compliance costs, supply-chain impacts, possible linkage issues, and the need to preserve existing reporting authority for natural gas. Ecology estimated about 50 additional covered entities could be brought in, and several opponents argued the bill would sweep in small family-owned businesses not intended to be regulated. House Bill 2090 would direct Commerce to develop a nuclear strategic framework for inclusion in the state energy strategy, contingent on outside funding. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill is only a planning measure to ensure Washington considers advanced nuclear as a firm, low-carbon, small-footprint resource amid rising demand, grid constraints, and land-use concerns; supporters included Energy Northwest, local governments, labor/environmental Democrats, and pro-nuclear groups. Opponents, including the Sierra Club, Columbia Riverkeeper, tribal representatives from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and several environmental advocates, said the bill gives nuclear special treatment, relies on private funding that could bias the study, and risks advancing projects at Hanford without early, meaningful tribal consultation. Tribes requested explicit consultation, independent and publicly funded analysis, and attention to treaty rights and historic nuclear impacts. Testimony also sharply divided over cost, waste, and land use, with supporters emphasizing reliability and footprint and opponents citing high costs, unresolved waste disposal, and the immaturity of small modular reactors. No votes or final actions were taken in the hearing.

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• Currently, licenses specify the category of care authorized, the ages, sex, and number of persons to
• Currently, licenses specify the category of care authorized, the ages, sex, and number of persons to
• CYS provides CRC Hope Center services through two 12-bed programs which are located in Pierce County
• and Thurston County.
• , and the authorities can take the appropriate measures to respond.

Bills: HB2464 , SGA9305

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: detention facilities, law enforcement, reporting requirements, incidents, private detention, 904, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:27:34.360><c> would</c><00:27:34.480><c> in</c> Supply Hawaii County would in Supply Hawaii County
• The County of Maui actually passed Ordinance 21 on 20, but the county...
• </c> subsection 2 which would be the county subsection 2 which would be the county of<00:38:59.319><c
• It allows the project proponent to contract or sponsor with any county housing authority, nonprofit organization
• </c><00:53:33.640><c> Housing</c> sponsor with any County Housing sponsor with any County Housing Authority

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees first heard SB 443, which would require agricultural-district lands with solar energy facilities to also be certified as being used for a farming operation. DLNR, the State Energy Office, and the Agri-Business Development Corporation all supported the bill but recommended changes, including shifting the certifying authority from DLNR/BLNR to the Department of Agriculture. The Attorney General also recommended replacing the certification requirement with a condition that the land be used for a farming operation, citing the lack of a clear statutory framework for certification. The Hawaiʻi Farmers Union supported the measure but suggested using existing county agricultural dedication processes and raised concerns about conversion of agricultural land. The committees adopted amendments reflecting the Department of Agriculture as the certifying body and the Attorney General’s proposed language, then passed SB 443 with amendments. The committees then took up SB 79, relating to historic preservation reviews for state affordable housing projects. DLNR State Historic Preservation and DHHL supported the bill with amendments, including striking a redundant section and conforming the language to existing law. The committees agreed to those changes, and after a brief recess and decision-making, Water and Land, Housing, and Hawaiian Affairs each voted to pass SB 79 with amendments. The record notes that some members were excused and that the committees adopted the chair’s recommendations. Later, the joint Housing and Water and Land hearing considered SB 26, SB 867, and SB 1170. SB 26 would create an affordable housing land inventory task force within HCDA; HHFDC supported it, while HCDA suggested an alternative approach involving county coordination. The committees amended the bill to incorporate OPSD’s proposed language, add legislative and county representatives to the task force, and include an appropriation for the Mayor Wright project, then passed it with amendments. SB 867, which creates a working group to inventory water resources and streamline well permit approvals for affordable housing, drew broad support and was amended to specify the Department of Health director rather than the Clean Water Branch chief; it also passed with amendments. SB 1170, which would exempt certain Maui affordable rental housing projects from chapter 205A, drew support from housing interests but concern from the Attorney General that it could be unconstitutional; the AG suggested narrowing the bill to disaster recovery and limiting its scope. Testifiers also discussed the Weinberg Court Apartments project and other redevelopment concerns, but the transcript ends before final action on SB 1170 is completed.

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• And the authorization and policy, if you're interested for all of this structure and the requirements
• Commissioner Amber Waldruff from Spokane County.
• Since 2023, Spokane County has supported Maddie's Place with contributions totaling almost $2 million
• We would of course allow for prior authorization if further care was needed.
• He covered a lot of the local NAS rates for the state and county.

Bills: SB6138 , SB5899 , SB6072 , SB6094

Committee: Senate Health & Long-Term Care

Keywords: dental procedures, sedation, patient safety, multiprovider system, healthcare regulation, chiropractic, animal care, veterinary medicine, license endorsement, nonhuman animals, veterinarian-client-patient relationship, VCPR, veterinary telehealth, telemedicine, teletriage, teleadvice, animal health, licensed veterinarian, Washington veterinary board, prescription drugs

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• I represent District 62, which is Cass and Bates County.
• ...a position of authority teaching kids and leading them toward brokenness.
• With respect to the rule that we passed, third-party verification is authorized.
• Louis County. Representative, we're having a hard time getting.
• I'm Representative Terry of the 66th District, North County, St.

Committee: House Children and Families

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This bill does contain provisions that would allow rural parts of the county to work with the county
• And so the criteria is as follows: a county with a population of 75,000 or less residents; a county with
• , any municipality within a county as described above.
• stakeholders to celebrate Palm Beach County Day at the Capitol.
• Commissioner Maria Sachs, our new county administrator, former Senator Joe Bruzo, and county staff, and

Summary: The Senate convened with a prayer, pledge, and several recognitions, including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Founders’ Day, a visiting debate student, and later Palm Beach County Day at the Capitol. The chamber then took up committee reports and confirmed a slate of 52 executive appointments by a 39-0 vote. On special order, senators considered SB 250 on rural communities. The bill, described as a “Rural Renaissance” package, would create an Office of Rural Prosperity, establish a Renaissance Grant Program, increase housing and transportation support, and direct new funding to rural education and health care. Two amendments were adopted to update rural health funding and hospital estimates. Members from both parties spoke in support, while raising questions about eligibility and access to grants for certain rural areas. The bill passed 39-0. The Senate then debated CS/SB 318 on educational scholarship programs. The bill responds to Auditor General concerns by separating scholarship funding from public-school funding, requiring student identification and enrollment verification, reducing administrative fees for scholarship funding organizations, tightening payment and audit procedures, and creating a stabilization fund for scholarships. Three amendments were adopted to remove a district declining-enrollment provision from the bill, adjust private-school documentation timing, and clarify withdrawal form and parent-attestation procedures. Senators from both parties supported the measure while noting concerns about oversight, school quality, and future conforming legislation. The bill passed 38-0, and both SB 250 and CS/SB 318 were certified to the House before adjournment.

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• And these are under the authority of the school districts, right?
• Lucie County or Project Lift in Martin County? We recognize what >> I would say.
• in August and September of 2023, Taylor County was hit the 2 major tragedies.
• And we partner with the county and our students in the skilled trades.
• We have Davis Center, which is a a rural part of Alachua County.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• </c> care center in my 882 square mile county care center in my 882 square mile county located<00:24:
• </c> entire 800 square foot county. entire 800 square foot county.
• </c> very small county like Massachusetts. very small county like Massachusetts.
• Is it advisory authority? Is look like? Is it advisory authority?
• c> decision-making authority with the decision-making authority with the legislature?

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• So let's go ahead and hear from our first author, Assembly Member Ward.
• I live in Spring Valley, California, which is kind of in East County, San Diego.
• I live in Spring Valley, California, which is kind of in East County, San Diego.
• And thank you for authoring...
• I'm the Placer County Veterans Service Officer, also representing the California Association of County

Summary: The Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs met on June 22 with several members initially absent, so the committee began as a subcommittee and later established a quorum. The committee first heard AB 1775, which would provide California support for transgender service members and veterans affected by a federal executive order requiring their separation from service. The author and witnesses described the policy as discriminatory and destabilizing, and supporters from civil rights and LGBTQ+ organizations urged passage. No opposition testimony was offered, and the chair and members expressed support for helping affected veterans with discharge upgrades, housing assistance, and expedited professional licensing. The committee then heard AB 2022, which expands the disabled veterans property tax exemption by creating a full exemption for certain totally disabled veterans meeting income limits and a 50% exemption for others, while preserving existing benefits. The author, a disabled Marine veteran, and multiple veterans’ organizations testified that the measure would help veterans remain in their homes and keep them in California; a Gold Star spouse also spoke in support. The bill was moved on a due pass motion to the Committee on Appropriations, with the roll held open until additional members arrived, and the consent calendar was later approved 4-0. Next, the committee heard AB 2054, which updates the definition of covered active duty for paid family leave purposes so military families can qualify when service members are deployed, activated for emergencies such as wildfires, or sent to extended training. Supporters, including Department of Defense and veterans’ representatives, said the bill reflects modern military service and protects families during disruptions. The committee also heard AB 2531, which would expand an existing uncompensated care grant program so veterans denied abortion care through the federal VA system can access support, and would add abortion resource information to CalVet materials. Support came from Planned Parenthood, the California Medical Association, the Lieutenant Governor’s office, and others; one member of the public raised concerns about coercion but did not clearly oppose the bill. All three bills were advanced on due pass motions to Appropriations, and the meeting adjourned after the final votes.

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• We're up to $75 million in spending authority.
• Because ultimately, you have the authority, or we give you the authority.
• Or we give you the authority.
• Page 138 is the spending authority for that program.
• And so, again, this is spending authority.

Summary: The committee first heard the Office of State Treasurer’s FY27 budget presentation from Treasurer Vivek Malik. He highlighted record investment earnings, growth in MOBUCK$ linked deposits, record unclaimed property returns, expansion of the MOST 529 plan, and changes to the MoABLE disability savings program. Members then focused heavily on two budget requests: $750,000 for the Show Me My Retirement Savings program and additional spending authority for the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (MOST Scholars) program, along with a staffing request for compliance and communications positions. Much of the discussion centered on MOST Scholars’ rapid growth, how applications are prioritized, whether income is reverified, how funds flow through educational assistance organizations, and concerns about marketing, geographic distribution, and the use of public dollars for private schools. The treasurer also answered questions about the 529 plan, the pending lawsuit over the ESA general-revenue transfer, and whether funds should be swept back to general revenue when unused. Several members raised policy objections to MOST Scholars, including concerns about discrimination by participating private schools, the lack of annual income requalification, and whether the program shifts money away from public education. Other members defended the program as a parent-driven choice option and asked about expanding access, improving outreach, and ensuring the program is fully funded. The treasurer said the office was following the statute as written, that the program’s demand could exceed available resources, and that the office would continue to seek more funding and better outreach. The committee then concluded the treasurer’s budget hearing. The committee next began the FY27 budget hearing for the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. Commissioner Bennett Boggs introduced the department’s leadership team and gave a brief overview of the department’s role in aligning postsecondary education with workforce needs through its coordinating board and strategic planning. The hearing had just started when the transcript ended, and no votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• program to provide financial assistance to qualified ambulance service providers in certain rural counties
• everything in the bill is similar to what we did out of it that day. $90 million grant for rural counties
• So for 20 years, it will be the 50-50 under the legislative authority.
• Fourth, it authorizes the governor or the legislature to spend the allocation of dedicated funding for
• The substitute removes the provisions of the constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Our chief judge for today, from Lee County, Mark Sanchez, is here. Welcome to the House.
• Thank you for introducing my guests from San Juan County and members of the House.
• Chávez, an act relating to health care, requiring the health care authority to promulgate and implement
• develop and implement policies and procedures, providing administrative support to the health care authority
• Representative Thompson [ID: member_12088], an act making an appropriation to the Department of Health for county

Transcript Highlights:

• And so the limitations, I think, are Twin Falls County, Canyon County, and Ada County.
• Canyon is waiting on what Ada County does. There's currently a parking issue in Ada County.
• Some counties, for example, we set up four new offices: Jerome County, Benewah County, Shoshone County
• , and Elmore County.
• Right now, one of our level five attorneys in Elmore County is handling a case in Payette County.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee met with a quorum and first heard a budget presentation for the Department of Parks and Recreation. Legislative analyst Janet Jessup reviewed the agency’s structure, dedicated funds, prior ARPA and general fund infrastructure appropriations, and the department’s FY 2027 requests. Those requests included additional park personnel and trail maintenance staff, one-time project funding, and a supplemental $9.8 million transfer to move grant funds from a consolidated program into the current park operations program. Director Susan Buxton said the agency has no general fund request, emphasized the economic impact of outdoor recreation, and highlighted completed and ongoing capital projects at parks statewide, including Ponderosa, Heyburn, Priest Lake, Eagle Island, Cascade, Harriman, Ashtonia Trail, and Bruneau Dunes. Committee members asked about resident access to campsites, out-of-state pricing, vacancy filling, the new Twin Peaks property in Lemhi County, OHV education, and trail maintenance. Buxton said the agency is filling positions quickly, that higher nonresident fees have increased availability for Idahoans, and that the Twin Peaks acquisition is expected to become revenue-positive within two years. The committee then heard the Office of the State Public Defender budget. Analyst Janica Bicharat summarized the office’s staffing, fund balance, and FY 2027 requests, which included six additional trial attorney positions, secure hosted data storage, and one-time laptop and data migration costs. Director Eric Frederickson described the agency’s transition to a statewide public defense system, noting that it inherited more than 1,300 cases on day one, has since reduced vacancies to about 7%, and is building pipelines for attorneys and social workers. He warned that the pending Tucker v. State of Idaho case could lead to renewed litigation if the system is not adequately funded. In response to questions, Frederickson said the office can absorb the current year’s rescissions through vacancy savings, but future cuts could force reductions in training and contract attorneys, increasing caseloads and risking attorney retention. He also said CPA case costs are running above appropriation, county lease/MOU issues remain unresolved in some counties, and public defenders are generally paid less than county prosecutors and attorney general attorneys. The committee adjourned after announcing the next day’s budget hearings for the Industrial Commission, Public Utilities Commission, and Secretary of State.

Transcript Highlights:

• In our county-based service model, via the property tax, counties already pay very significant shares
• In our county-based infrastructure.
• <00:18:38.720><c> the</c> county-based service model, via the county-based service model, via the property
• > pay</c><00:18:41.200><c> very</c> property tax, counties already pay very property tax, counties already
• </c> district in Montgomery County, Maryland. district in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 7, 2025, 1012, house, all