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• And keep in mind this amendment replaces the full bill as it is.
• And this amendment completely replaces SB 291. Correct? Yes, it does.
• Yes, that's so it doesn't replace the whole thing. Okay. Yeah, replacing sections one and two.
• Yes, that's so it doesn't replace the whole thing. Okay. Replacing sections one and two.
• So um so it does replace still there.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met in work session and focused only on SB 291; SB 249 and SB 83 were postponed for at least two weeks, and the chair said there would be no meeting next week. The chair also announced a deadline of the 22nd for clearing out drawers and lockers, and reminded members about a field trip to Nashua the next day and mileage paperwork for attendees. For SB 291, the chair distributed Amendment 2025-1925H, explaining that it was intended to simplify the bill and address concerns about church parsonages by allowing a church to rent out a parsonage and apply the net income to a pastor’s housing allowance. Members discussed whether the language could unintentionally exclude non-Christian denominations, whether the bill was too narrow, and what guardrails would prevent abuse. Several members said the amendment was clearer and supported it, while one member preferred retaining the bill for more study. The discussion also touched on how “church” and “parsonage” are defined under existing law and IRS rules, with the chair and others saying the language was broad enough and that no testimony from other religious groups had raised concerns. After the discussion, the chair took a straw poll showing support for the amendment and then closed the work session. In executive session, a motion was made and seconded to ought to pass SB 291.

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• So, in essence, would we be striking out C, the current C, and replacing it?
• So maybe he is replacing that C.
• It would replace the existing C.
• So it would be striking out the current C and replacing it with the proposed C.
• it with: develop a plan for school-based events that are not held— ...and replace it with: develop a

Bills: HB1404

Keywords: HB 1404, North Dakota scholarship, scholarship eligibility, student aid, high school graduation, college readiness, career readiness, career and technical education, CTE, dual credit, advanced placement, AP exam, International Baccalaureate, IB exam, ACT, SAT, WorkKeys, ASVAB, JROTC, Civil Air Patrol

Summary: The Senate Education Committee met with six members present and first took up House Bill 1404, which would update North Dakota scholarship eligibility language by allowing the NDA Plus assessment to be used in place of ACT scores in certain pathways. The Department of Public Instruction explained that the bill does not eliminate the ACT entirely, but removes outdated references tied to ACT accountability testing that will no longer apply after this year’s seniors graduate. Members discussed how the change affects public and nonpublic schools, then voted 6-0 to give HB 1404 a do pass recommendation. The committee then returned to House Bill 1363, a bill dealing with school emergency response planning and automatic external defibrillators. Members adopted an amendment clarifying that the requirements apply to school-owned facilities and grounds, replacing language about school events and venues, and revising the planning language for school-based events not held on school-owned property. The committee also debated whether the bill should be mandatory or permissive; a motion to change “shall” to “may” failed, with members noting the bill’s liability protections. The committee then voted 5-1 to pass HB 1363 as amended, with Senator Gerhardt carrying the bill. Before recessing, the chair noted that House Bill 1533 would be taken up later in the day after additional information from DPI was received.

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• Also, with Chairman Claus's new appointment to replace Representative Shed, or I guess you could say
• All right, so the amendment is... ...all right, so the amendment is to replace lines 2 through 4 on page
• Replace line 34 on page two with the following: to allow for such expenditures to... ...to allow for
• Replace line 36 on page two with the following: 2022 and to provide for a retroactive effect.
• Then, replace lines 38-40 on page two with the following: Section one... ...Section one, effective for

Bills: HB163

Keywords: income tax, research expenditures, economic development, tax deductions, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Alabama tax law, 1136, house, all

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• The city plans to replace the life.
• The city has to replace recirculation pumps much more than was expected.
• The city has to replace re exposure.
• </c><01:13:56.000><c> But</c><01:13:56.159><c> we</c> city since it's been replaced.
• But we city since it's been replaced.

Bills: HF568, HF433, HF1689, HF3135, HF3137, HF3145, HF2887, HF2819, HF2802, HF2664, HF2267, HF799, HF800, HF3049, HF296, HF580, HF1438, HF1237

Keywords: special education, education funding, construction, Minnesota, regional educational programs, HF433, Cloquet Area Fire District, fire station, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, general obligation bonds, public safety, emergency services, fire protection, local infrastructure, Minnesota capital budget, DEED grant, municipal facilities, station construction

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• along with much more Replacements along with much more projects<00:07:57.199><c> that</c><00:07:57.319
• So replacing that is important.
• </c> mdh and the activities include replacing mdh and the activities include replacing aging<00:41:47.119
• </c> provides grants to cities to replace provides grants to cities to replace aging<00:46:30.359><c>
• to the same criteria of replacement to the same criteria of affordability<00:59:21.280><c> um</c><00

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Throughout the redesignation, the term authority replaces references to the Vermont Agricultural Credit
• This section also replaces the powers of VACC with the powers of VIDA as provided in 10 V.S.A. section
• This section also replaced the powers of VACC with the powers of VIDA as provided in 10 V.S.A. section
• </c> in the appropriate chapter, replacing in the appropriate chapter, replacing the<00:38:06.680><c>
• </c><00:57:47.800><c> the</c> B12, I'm sorry, and B2, replacing the B12, I'm sorry, and B2, replacing

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• I remember him trying to replace them in the judicial building here in Montgomery.
• :30:14.560><c> from</c><00:30:14.800><c> our</c> replacing what's been removed from our replacing what's
• This has to do with replacing what that.
• It is to replace lines 199 through 202 on page eight with the following...
• </c> All right amendment two is replacing All right amendment two is replacing line<00:37:36.760><c>

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• 1, 2027, all of the varying OTP tax rates and the per milliliter vapor tax rate are repealed and replaced
• Third, for both rural and urban county data centers, Replacement server equipment will no longer qualify
• The definition of replacement server equipment is removed from the governing statute.
• Speaking specifically to the replacement component, we think that discourages inefficiency, potentially
• This existing tax exemption allows facilities to continually upgrade and replace the equipment inside

Keywords: 904, all

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• We'll be replacing some aging incident detection cameras.
• They're roughly three years overdue to be replaced.
• It needs to be replaced.
• It needs to be replaced.
• So we have a replacement, a substitute here.

Summary: The committee began with a work session on transportation planning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Western Washington. April Putney of the Seattle FIFA World Cup 26 Local Organizing Committee described the event as a statewide, 39-day tournament with six Seattle group-stage matches, additional possible matches, fan zones across the state, and major transportation impacts centered in the Seattle area, including street closures, increased I-5 traffic, and heavy use of transit, shuttles, ferries, and active transportation. She said the goal is safe, seamless mobility with 80% of stadium attendees arriving by non-personal vehicle, and noted coordination with federal agencies on border crossings and security. WSDOT’s Travis Phelps outlined roughly $25.65 million in World Cup-related funding for tunnel maintenance, traffic operations, signage and digital messaging, public transit support, ferries, and related staffing and training, emphasizing use of existing staff, overtime, and current fleets rather than new hires or vehicles. Senators asked about border staffing and ferry capacity, and WSDOT said it would follow up on ferry staffing concerns. The committee then held public hearings on several bills. SB 5839 would remove the “passenger only” limitation for county ferry districts, allowing them to support vehicle ferries; supporters from Whatcom County and the Association of Counties said the change would help aging ferry systems, improve funding flexibility, and support essential island access, while some testimony was opposed. SB 6032 would amend the secure-your-load law to allow vehicles with mud, rocks, or debris on them to be covered instead of cleaned before being towed on paved highways; the sponsor and industry witnesses said it would save time and water for construction equipment operators, and the hearing closed with strong support and little opposition. SB 5824 would clarify how fifth-wheel travel trailers are measured, allowing up to 46 feet measured from the kingpin to the rear of the trailer; RV industry, dealer, and business groups supported it as a safety-neutral clarification that would align Washington with other states and improve competitiveness, and the hearing closed with overwhelming support. Finally, SB 5864 would create an online motor vehicle insurance verification system at the Department of Licensing, require insurers to provide policy data, and use the system at registration renewal beginning in 2029 after a pilot period. The sponsor and supporters from insurers and law enforcement said the bill would reduce uninsured driving, improve roadside verification, and lower costs shifted to insured drivers, while county auditors and vehicle subagents supported the policy but warned that implementation must be technically reliable and adequately funded so renewals are not slowed. The public hearing closed with substantial support and some operational concerns raised, and the committee adjourned after the final hearing.

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• Secondly, provide an update on our Spokane veteran home replacement home.
• That is the first step in building this replacement home.
• Building a new replacement home is going to improve those outcomes.
• So what we’re looking at here is a diagram of what the new replacement home would look like.
• We requested the amount of what it would take to build a replacement home: $162 million.

Summary: The Joint Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs heard presentations on several military and veterans-related topics. Dr. Dan Calvert briefed the committee on the JBLM Sentinel Landscape Partnership, explaining its voluntary conservation work to reduce encroachment around the base by protecting prairie habitat, supporting agriculture, and managing sensitive species. He described REPI funding, recent and proposed projects, and possible policy support such as state designation, dedicated funding, management endowments, prescribed fire flexibility, and water-right transfer tools. Members asked about seed sourcing, the distinction between natural-resource encroachment and development-related encroachment, and the impact of federal REPI staffing cuts. David Puente of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs updated the committee on plans for a new state veterans cemetery in the Tri-Cities area and a replacement Spokane Veterans Home. He said the cemetery project has two candidate sites near Richland/West Richland, with pre-design funded by the legislature and a future request expected for land purchase and construction; he also noted the current cemetery funding source is limited and would not support a second cemetery without additional state operating funds. On the Spokane home, he described the current facility’s limitations and said the replacement would be a 120-bed, small-house model on a larger site, with the VA expected to cover 65% of construction costs if the state provides the match. He also reviewed agency budget reductions, including vacant positions, reduced outreach, cuts to counseling and wellness funding, and reduced support for veterans service organizations. Blue Star Families’ Puget Sound chapter also presented on its programs for military-connected families, including Coffee Connects, a children’s book club, outdoor programming, career support, and Blue Star Welcome Week. The group said it is expanding beyond the South Sound and is using local outposts and online networks to reach more families, while also helping with food insecurity through grocery gift cards and partnerships with local nonprofits. Committee members discussed the need to expand the organization statewide and the ongoing food-security challenges facing military families. During the final discussion on potential legislation, members raised ideas including restoring Washington National Guard retention efforts, expanding E-CAP eligibility to military families, revisiting the composition of the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee, and addressing veterans’ preference issues for service members who have not yet received a DD-214. The committee did not take any formal votes or actions, but members and presenters discussed future policy and budget requests, and the chairs thanked the presenters and staff before adjourning.

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• Sharia law does not replace our Constitution. This is America. Mr. Chair. Senator Ortiz.
• is somebody or a group of people trying to take away our civil liberties and our Constitution or replace
• It betrays them, replacing religious freedom with religious fear.
• So then any elector who attempts to cast their electoral vote for the successor would be replaced by
• But what this does is it actually replaces that individual with the party's new nominee because somebody

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Any elector who breaks their pledge will be replaced by a faithful elector, someone who will honor voters
• And if you take a broader conceptual view of the core element of this bill, that automatic replacement
• And the model on which this is based, this automatic replacement approach, is something that's already
• And if I don't, I'm just replaced. So that way, it would be. There's nothing I can do.
• I have to do this duty, and if I don't, I'm just replaced.

Bills: H5227, H5129, H5086

Keywords: vacancies, city council, local governance, Marlborough, elections, validation, town proceedings, MBTA Communities Zoning Bylaw, PFAS contamination, municipal governance, electoral process, presidential electors, election law, Electoral Count Reform Act, voter certification, 1212, all

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• Replacing the CEDER would be expensive and time-consuming.
• They are now obsolete, and they were replaced with practical independence... Those were replaced.
• In no way are we considering a replacement of IPP.
• On the note of the IPP and whether it be replaced, and I am grateful that it would not be replaced.
• They are not something we can simply replace.

Summary: The hearing focused on three developmental services proposals: standardizing regional center intake eligibility assessments, modernizing the strengths-and-needs evaluation used in individual program planning, and combining the Community Placement Plan and Community Resource Development Plan. The LAO and DDS said the first two proposals are intended to improve statewide consistency, equity, transparency, and data quality, while preserving the person-centered IPP process and requiring further legislative approval before implementation. DDS emphasized that current practices vary widely by regional center, that the CEDER is outdated and inconsistently used, and that better assessment data could improve planning and resource development. Advocates and regional center representatives were split: some supported updating or replacing the CEDER and developing a more reliable tool, while others urged caution, more community co-design, and clearer safeguards against unintended service reductions or loss of trust. The committee also discussed the proposal to set 24-month transition timelines for people at Porterville Developmental Center and Canyon Springs, with a 12-month provisional placement and right of return if community placement fails. DDS argued the time limits would create urgency, reduce long stays in restrictive settings, and better align with the Lanterman Act and Olmstead principles. Supporters, including Disability Rights California, the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the Public Defenders Association, said the proposal could reduce unnecessary institutionalization if paired with individualized transition planning, stronger mental health supports, public reporting, and notice to counsel. They also noted the high cost of institutional care and said the amendments made since May improved the proposal. Opponents, including a Napa County district attorney and some regional center stakeholders, argued that a fixed 24-month cap could be too rigid for people with the most complex needs and could create public safety risks if community supports are not ready. They stressed that current court review processes already allow case-by-case extensions and that some residents have serious criminal histories or behavioral challenges. Several speakers urged the Legislature to ensure any transition deadlines are matched with adequate community capacity, clear implementation plans, and a meaningful safety net. No votes were taken in the hearing, and the chair said the committee would continue reviewing the proposals and public input before any next steps.

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• makes an appropriation to the Fleet Services Division of the Department of Administration for the replacement
• for the Conservation Districts Program, and $129,539 for the Division of Water Resources for the replacement
• of vehicles, and $15,953 for the replacement of computer hardware and associated software for the Division
• computer and information technology equipment, replacement vehicles and equipment, and deferred facility
• fiscal year 2026 to the Department of Education's Educator Licensure budget account to fund the replacement

Keywords: 909, all

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• One would be telling you current replacement values so you... ...current replacement values so you could
• seismic retrofit projects, 10 projects to support STEM learning environments, and renovation or replacement
• I also think it's important, like, when we're looking at doing an HVAC replacement, not only doing the
• So, you know, they can be either a modernization or a replacement depending upon, you know, the condition
• "Either a modernization or a replacement depending upon, you know, the condition that's being addressed

Summary: The committee’s first major discussion focused on higher education facilities across UC, CSU, and the community colleges, with Chair Alvarez framing the issue as a final budget hearing before the May Revise. The LAO presented findings that campuses have grown substantially in buildings and square footage, while classroom and lab utilization remains below legislative standards and deferred maintenance backlogs continue to rise. The LAO also emphasized that the state and segments lack comprehensive data on capital renewal spending and recommended better reporting, clearer funding targets, and long-term planning for renewal and maintenance. UC, CSU, and community college representatives each described large five-year capital plans, aging facilities, seismic and deferred maintenance needs, and the role of student housing, while noting that construction costs are rising faster than inflation. Members questioned the segments about debt service, utilization rates, and how projects are prioritized. UC said its debt service tied to state support is about $665 million annually and described a $30 billion five-year capital financial plan, including housing, medical centers, and building renewal. CSU said it has about $31 billion in five-year needs and more than $8 billion in deferred maintenance, with funding coming from a mix of state-related and one-time sources since the state shifted capital responsibility to CSU. Community colleges said their unmet facilities needs total about $33.5 billion and explained their use of a scoring matrix and FUSION system to rank projects. The chair and members pressed all three systems to better distinguish between projects that are truly shovel-ready and those that are long-term needs, and discussed whether facilities condition data, total cost of ownership, and more standardized metrics should guide future bond proposals. The committee then turned to Proposition 2 and the Governor’s proposed community college capital outlay projects. The Department of Finance said Prop. 2 provides $1.5 billion for community colleges and that the Governor’s budget proposes 29 projects, with two continuing Prop. 51 projects also included. The LAO supported the overall use of the funds but raised concerns about the current 65/35 split between modernization and growth, the unusually large share of gymnasium projects, and some scoring metrics that favor larger campuses and certain regions. Community college officials said the scoring system was developed through participatory governance and would take one to two years to revise, but they supported the funding and agreed to follow up on questions about project categories and the rationale for the weighting. Members also suggested giving more weight to modernization, regional access, and intersegmental or collaborative projects. A final item addressed the CalKids program. The Department of Finance proposed $56,000 ongoing General Fund for three positions, while the LAO recommended approving two positions but rejecting a manager position until the current $7.5 million marketing campaign is evaluated. ScholarShare’s executive director said CalKids has enrolled more than 5 million children, with nearly 600,000 claims and over $45 million distributed, and argued that additional staff and outreach are needed to reach a goal of 1 million claimed scholarships by the end of 2025 and to implement AB 2808. Members asked about marketing effectiveness, data sharing, and eligibility rules, and the program said it is expanding partnerships with Cradle to Career and CSAC. No final vote was taken in the hearing, and the chair indicated the facilities item would be held open.

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• Of that amount, roughly $500 million is for ongoing system replacement and modernization efforts.
• In short, the state is replacing its accounting system. The current account...
• The state is replacing its accounting system.
• And that was really done to determine what the best approach was to replace Florida PALM.
• And the wave was to replace module by module of FLAIR.

Summary: The subcommittee heard updates on several major technology modernization efforts, beginning with the Department of Financial Services’ Florida PALM project, which is replacing the state’s decades-old FLAIR accounting system. DFS described PALM as a statewide effort affecting all three branches of government, with cash management already live and the remaining financial management, payroll, and data warehouse components still in development. Officials said the project began in 2014, was restructured after a 2022 legislative pause, and is now being recommended for a go-live delay from January 2026 to July 2026. Members asked about governance, staffing, contract structure, cost growth, and maintenance costs; DFS said the contract is deliverable-based, the current amendment would add a net $2.2 million, and post-go-live maintenance is expected to be about $13 million annually under the current contract through July 2027. The Agency for Health Care Administration then updated the committee on the FX Medicaid enterprise modernization program. AHCA explained that federal CMS directed states to move from monolithic Medicaid systems to a modular approach, leading Florida to procure separate vendors for integration services, data warehouse, unified operations, provider services, and claims processing, with pharmacy benefits still to be procured. Officials said the project has spent about $334 million to date, with most costs federally matched, and requested $189.95 million for the upcoming year. They also highlighted a 2024 special assessment that produced 81 recommendations, most tied to staffing shortages, and said the Legislature added 47 FTEs, with 17 currently filled or being filled. Members asked about governance changes, production status, data access, and future technology maintenance; AHCA said some components are operational, the data warehouse is nearing certification, and the agency is working to keep the system adaptable and nonproprietary. The Department of Children and Families presented its Access modernization project, which is replacing a mainframe-based eligibility system used for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid assistance, and related programs. DCF said the six-year, $205 million project is in its third year and has already delivered a new customer portal with mobile access, multi-factor authentication, and fraud protections, while also building a worker portal, document management, community partner tools, and workload management functions. The agency said it is requesting $36.625 million for the next fiscal year, the same as last year, and emphasized that the project has remained on schedule and on budget by breaking work into smaller modules and using strong vendor and staff support. Members praised the project’s progress and asked about cybersecurity testing and the long delay before modernization began; DCF said security requirements were built in from the outset and that the remaining work will focus on moving staff off the legacy mainframe and modernizing notices and back-end processes.

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• And we believe that workers should not be forced to train their AI replacements.
• Public agencies have adopted AI to supplement the public workforce, not replace it.
• We have zero interest in replacing public-sector employees with machines.
• Nobody wants to be using their data to train their replacement.
• It does not replace them.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on privacy, accessibility, labor, and public safety. AB 1798 by Assemblymember Wilson would bar life and disability insurers from using non-diagnostic genetic information, including direct-to-consumer test results, in underwriting. Supporters argued the bill would protect privacy and encourage genetic testing, while insurers opposed it as unnecessary and said genetic data should be treated like other predictive health information. The bill passed the committee on a 7-0 vote and was held open for absent members. AB 2190 by Assemblymember Wallace would create website accessibility standards based on WCAG guidelines and add affirmative defenses intended to reduce serial litigation while improving access for people with disabilities. Disability advocates supported the measure as a needed civil-rights update, while business groups warned it could increase liability and create unclear compliance obligations. The bill passed 9-0 and was sent to Appropriations. AB 2721 by Assemblymember Carrillo would require hotels to post notice when they know or should know that U.S. Customs and Border Protection or ICE are using the premises, with supporters saying workers and guests deserve transparency and safety. Hotel and business groups opposed it, citing privacy, liability, and concerns about interfering with federal operations. The committee voted 6-2 to pass the bill to Appropriations, with the roll left open. AB 2027 by Assemblymember Ward would restrict employers from using worker data to train AI systems that replace workers and limit sharing of worker data for automation; labor groups supported it and business and public-sector groups opposed it as too broad. The bill passed 7-2 to Appropriations, with the roll left open. The committee also heard AB 1837 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, which would extend and tighten privacy rules for transit agencies’ use of forward-facing cameras to enforce bus-lane violations; supporters said the cameras improve transit flow and safety, and the bill was presented with amendments, though no final vote is reflected in the transcript excerpt.

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• out from underneath them when it comes to their local revenue with no guarantee of getting that replaced
• But what I do know is, as I said earlier, we got rid of their revenue with no guarantee of replacing
• But what I do know is, as I said earlier, is we got rid of their revenue with no guarantee of replacing
• We don't have the money to replace these, but we knew that we were going to get some use tax off of these
• We don't have the money to replace these. But we were new. close 11 bridges.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• PED gave notice that it proposed repealing and replacing the current rule. to update and align school
• So similar to the statutory changes, the rule would reflect current national research, replacing the
• And then lastly, for community schools coalition, the proposed amendment would replace the coalition's
• Moving into teacher competencies, the proposed rule would replace all teacher competencies and replace
• I think I mentioned that we're not in a huge hurry to replace Natasha or put...

Keywords: 996, all

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• Is there a thought about how much we need to be replacing on an annual basis?
• More strategically about how many schools we can actually expect to replace on an annual basis and then
• Because we just don't want to end up in a place where some district or school that needs to be replaced
• Also, Mora is talking about coming to apply for a combo replacement.
• And I should mention that you have agreed to stay on until we find a replacement, and we're hopeful.