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• It's focused on areas like staying relevant with new technology, innovating, improving our services,
• I would only reinforce the need for us to communicate between these two boards because...
• I would only reinforce the need for us to communicate between these two boards because I think so many
• The promises we make to those who protect our communities should continue to protect the families that
• sense of responsibility that my husband had, because the promises we made to those who protect our communities

Committee: Joint Select Committee on Pension Policy

Keywords: 904, all

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• I had a constituent come to me from the Robson Ranch community, and their utility rates rose over 180%
• There was only maybe about 3,000 people in Eloy, Arizona, in a community called Robson Ranch, that they
• who live outside of the great state of Maricopa and constantly try to find resources for rural communities
• ..live outside of the great state of Maricopa and constantly trying to find resources for rural communities
• We can support rural communities and ranchers while still relying on science-based wildlife management

Bills: HB2013 , HB2026 , HB2056 , HB2098 , HB2113 , HB2156 , HB2158 , HCM2011 , HCR2057

Committee: Senate Natural Resources

Keywords: air pollution, wildfires, environmental standards, public health, Arizona Revised Statutes, assured water supply, groundwater, commingling, commingled water, water supply, Arizona Department of Water Resources, ADWR, active management area, AMA, subdivision plat, development approval, water rights, municipal provider, private water company, certificate of assured water supply

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• Here, I mean, the communication would trigger reporting obligations if the communication is political
• The question is, is this communication that features an officeholder who may also be a candidate.
• because of the stolen checkbook, and I was with a local bank that doesn't have, you know, fine technology
• Um, multiple community members across many, um, counties and a special election was held for the state
• Representative Burris, uh, would amend amend the lobby code that requires a person, um, if a person makes a communication

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• TEA to provide Administrative support to the SBOE personnel, such as human resources, information technology
• And so I think being able to go out into the communities. have these conversations one-on-one.
• child can find something in you, communicates something to you as a student, that you, let's even say
• And do you yourself communicate with the parents?
• It's ideal when youth are able to have open communication with their guardians about what they're learning

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

Committee: House Public Education

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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• Solar installations are a benefit to our community.
• </c><00:29:03.159><c> the</c> net positive for our community the net positive for our community the authors
• </c> to adopt solar in these communities to adopt solar in these communities because<00:46:11.800><c>
• </c> clean energy in the community clean energy in the community Minnesota's<00:53:41.960><c> approach
• Solar, wind, and batteries are technology and not fuel.

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• These include breakdowns in communication, gaps in child placement oversight, delays in response time
• And you've communicated this with the senator, right? Mr.
• However, I want the Senators to have the opportunity to communicate what her intent was.
• However, I want the Senators to have the opportunity to communicate what her intent was.
• From $1,200... ...for planned communities.

Committee: House Government

Keywords: 1182, all

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• We have also credits that we reserved for the Hualapai River Indian community.
• Yes, the Hualapai River Indian community is...
• Yes, the Hualapai River Indian community is a CAP user.
• Is the Arizona Water Banking Authority obligated to purchase water from the tribal communities?
• There is new technology on the market today called an IDEX machine.

Committee: House House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee began with a presentation from the Arizona Water Banking Authority on its role storing Colorado River water underground and holding long-term storage credits for CAP municipal and industrial subcontractors, on-river contractors, the Hualapai Tribe, Mojave County Water Authority, and Nevada. Members asked about future firming for CAP subcontractors, recovery constraints, funding sources, and whether the authority could use groundwater withdrawal fee credits for Indian firming and CAP users. The manager explained the authority has no post-2026 firming policy yet for CAP M&I subcontractors, relies mainly on withdrawal fees and ad valorem taxes, and distributes credits on paper through ADWR transfer forms rather than delivering wet water. No action was taken on the presentation. The committee then heard SB 1445, which would allow certain small municipalities to conduct bacteriological testing on site with EPA-approved equipment and originally limited ADEQ sampling requirements to no more than four times per month. The sponsor and the mayor of Kearny argued the bill would reduce costs and travel burdens for rural towns while allowing more frequent testing. Committee discussion focused on whether the change was already possible under existing law and whether the amendment would weaken testing requirements. The Griffin amendment removed the language restricting ADEQ’s sampling frequency. The bill passed as amended on a 6-4 vote. The committee also considered SB 1137, a modernization measure for Arizona’s 811 call-before-you-dig system that sets procedures for large project coordination meetings, positive response communication, and related enforcement. Supporters from Associated General Contractors and an underground utility contractor said the bill reflects stakeholder consensus and would improve safety and efficiency without adding state costs. The Taylor amendment shifted implementation procedures from the Corporation Commission to the One Call Notification Center and made other technical changes. The bill passed unanimously, 10-0. SB 1287, which extends to all active management areas the ability of holders of irrigation grandfathered rights to withdraw up to 10 acre-feet annually for stockwatering or domestic use, also passed 9-1. The committee next approved SB 1335, as amended by a strike-everything amendment tied to the Ag-to-Urban program, allowing a groundwater savings holder to continue irrigating for up to two years after issuance of groundwater savings credits. DWR and irrigation district representatives said the change would address timing problems between relinquishing irrigation rights and finalizing development, while some members objected that it could increase groundwater pumping. The bill passed 5-4. Finally, SB 1336, which continues the State Land Department for four years and adds reporting, planning, and oversight provisions including a new oversight board, passed 5-4 after debate over whether another board was necessary and whether the reauthorization period was long enough. The committee concluded with SB 1677, appropriating $3 million for salt cedar mitigation along the lower Gila River and the Gila-Colorado confluence. Supporters from Audubon Southwest, the City of Buckeye, and local landowners described flood, fire, habitat, and water-supply benefits, while members questioned herbicide use and the need for data. The bill passed 9-0, and the meeting adjourned after all votes were completed.

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• This is, I just wanted to quickly say this is a multi-year effort with multiple community members and
• how the state of New Mexico and its communities can benefit from state... ...state of New Mexico and
• investments that PNM has made across the state, including in our tribal and public communities.
• investments that PNM has made across the state, including in our tribal and public communities.
• So there was a whole lot of technology that went into that.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 96, which would reduce local zoning, fee, parking, HOA, and sprinkler-related barriers for child care operators and home-based child care facilities. The sponsor and the Early Childhood Education and Care Department said the bill is intended to expand child care access, especially in rural areas and child care deserts, while maintaining safety standards. Firefighters, child care advocates, and other supporters testified in favor, while one member objected to the bill’s limits on local control. The committee asked about “stacking spaces” and parking rules, then approved SB 96 on a 7-4 vote. The committee then considered House Bill 303, as amended, dealing with utility construction and certificate of convenience and necessity timing. Utility representatives from El Paso Electric, Xcel Energy, and PNM, along with consumer and energy groups, supported the bill, saying it would let utilities begin construction before the CCN process is complete, with the utility bearing the risk and no cost recovery if approval is later denied. Members questioned impacts on ratepayers, PRC oversight, co-ops, and the bill’s policy rationale. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed HB 303 as amended unanimously, 11-0. Finally, the committee heard House Memorial 6, as substituted, which asked for a study of private equity involvement in critical utilities and whether the state should consider a direct equity stake in utilities. Supporters argued the memorial would provide independent data before major ownership decisions, citing concerns about private equity acquisitions and the need to protect ratepayers and public interests. Opponents, including utility and business representatives, argued the PRC already has authority and expertise, warned about due process and conflict-of-interest concerns, and said the memorial could create uncertainty for investment. After extensive debate, the committee first tabled the committee substitute and then tabled HM 6 itself on an 8-3 vote, ending consideration of the memorial.

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• Patty Williams left an impressive legacy as a business leader and a public servant to our community and
• You thank you so much for being here today as black women leaders in our community. active members in
• our community, you represent truly black excellence. as well as your initiatives today to move ahead
• , or selfless service, is lived out every single day across the communities.
• This bill has no cost to the state as it relies on existing technologies and I move passage. . .

Bills: HJR5 , HB39 , HB 102 , HB 126 , HB290 , HB300 , HB1330 , HB2110 , HB2143 , HCR64 , HCR101

Keywords: education funding, Texas State Technical College System, constitutional amendment, capital projects, workforce education, military education, early registration, ROTC, corps of cadets, higher education, military academy, student athletes, name image likeness, compensation, intercollegiate athletics, representation, tuition assistance, military, Texas State Guard, education

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• My name is Aaron Riley, and I'm a sixth-grade teacher serving the Grand Rapids community in rural Minnesota
• Maintenance and purchase reductions: technology expenditures have been reduced, and the purchase of 10
• Our communities still have to step up to say yes, and it just gives them a fair chance to do that.
• I know how important it is to make an impact in our local community.
• Because they care about their community and children. We will not be pitted against our students.

Bills: HF51 , HF1161 , HF2201 , HF2786 , HF1053

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: HF51, Sibley County, State-Aid Highway 21, capital investment, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, transportation infrastructure, road improvements, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, local infrastructure, county grant, Minnesota Department of Transportation, bond proceeds fund, public works, utility infrastructure, education finance, school district funding, tax base adjustment

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• communication devices beyond his primary radio.
• Community Kerry fight to Kerry fight. Community Justice Project for Parade. Go ahead.
• The perpetrators are more dangerous to the communities that we live in.
• But right now we we the legislature have a duty to keep our community safe.
• This is ultimately something that I believe will keep our community safe or it may make other communities

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Um, if generating technologies as well.
• <00:48:21.680><c> and</c><00:48:21.800><c> overall</c> communities and overall communities and overall
• Food security and healthy agricultural communities, our community and economy, are vital to the continuing
• </c> agricultural communities agricultural communities our<00:52:16.320><c> community</c><00:52:16.840
• Then there's also a section seven, a continuing look at how to build community settings and community

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• </c> to help individuals with communication to help individuals with communication disorders<00:03:31.120
• After all that, I'm unable to provide maternal and primary health care for my community.
• Resources available and the culture that is so unique to these smaller communities.
• After all that, I'm unable to provide maternal and primary health care for my community.
• This can really be an access to care that is deeply rooted in community.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The internet is being used for horrible purposes, and I think it's our job to keep up with technology
• The internet is being used for horrible purposes, and I think it's our job to keep up with technology
• The internet is being used for horrible purposes, and I think it's our job to keep up with technology
• The internet is being used for horrible purposes, and I think it's our job to keep up with technology
• And now that we have the technology to be able to stop and catch people who do it, I think it's appropriate

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Senator Gabbard mentions the herbicide ballistic technology developed by Dr.
• This rule change had the support of the community, the industry, and all the legislators.
• </c><00:25:19.399><c> the</c> the support of the community the the support of the community the industry
• Getting the communities to be involved, getting the communities to be involved, and implement these programs
• </c><01:37:10.679><c> but</c> among the Public Health Community but among the Public Health Community

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint House and Senate agriculture committees met on January 17, 2025, for an informational briefing on biosecurity and invasive species; Chair Kahaloa opened by noting there would be no public testimony. Members introduced themselves, and the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council (HISC) program manager Chelsea Arnot outlined the purpose of the briefing and the statewide impacts of invasive species, citing examples such as coconut rhinoceros beetle, little fire ant, coquí frogs, albizia, and mosquito-borne disease. She emphasized that biosecurity requires coordinated action across state departments, counties, federal agencies, universities, and communities, and highlighted HISC’s role in funding interagency projects, island invasive species committees, research, outreach, and early detection efforts. Arnot and HISC representatives described major funding and program needs, including a requested $4.25 million increase to HISC to raise its baseline budget to $10 million, support island committee operations, research, biocontrol, marine biosecurity, surveillance, and staffing. They also requested $500,000 for the Hawaiʻi Ant Lab, saying it is critical to invasive ant research and little fire ant response. The briefing also noted HISC’s leverage of federal dollars, including a $4.6 million REPI award with HISC providing the match, and cited successful collaborative eradications and responses, including veiled chameleons on Maui, axis deer on Hawaiʻi Island, and a 2023 coconut rhinoceros beetle response on Maui that prevented further spread. Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture officials then discussed implementation of updated administrative rules effective January 20, 2025, which permanently restrict movement of coconut rhinoceros beetle host material and give the department stronger authority to stop movement of infested material. They reported 2024 import activity of about 50,000 ship and aircraft arrivals, inspection/clearance of 20 million pieces, and 16,000 interceptions, with additional staffing from Act 231 expected to increase interceptions. They also described Act 231 funding and current spending status: about 65% obligated and 52% encumbered, with some funds tied to contracts for CRB and little fire ant response, plus an $800,000 green-waste hauling RFP that had to be reissued because of a flaw. The department said 580 Oʻahu homes and 290 Hawaiʻi Island homes are slated for little fire ant treatment, while Maui and Kauaʻi will focus on survey and outreach. Members questioned how homes are selected for subsidized treatment, whether HISC and the island invasive species committees received Act 231 support, and whether the state should direct how contracted funds are prioritized. Representative Martin raised concerns that the RFP limited eligibility to private pest control companies and excluded more experienced entities such as the Hawaiʻi Ant Lab. Department officials said they would follow up on prioritization and funding details, and noted that emergency proclamations and procurement flexibility could help with rapid response and hiring during invasive species emergencies.

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• These include breakdowns in communication, gaps in child placement oversight, delays in response time
• The list of flags that associations of condominiums and planned communities cannot prohibit...
• However, I want the senators to have the opportunity to communicate what her intent was.
• , from $1,200... ...for planned communities, from $1,200 and one year to $10,000 and 18 months.
• Nard's bill changed it only for planned communities. Okay. So it's a significant time, yeah.

Committee: House House Government Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee opened with a lengthy chair’s statement about Department of Child Safety oversight, saying prior hearings had revealed systemic failures in communication, child placement oversight, response times, transparency, and accountability. The chair said the committee would continue pursuing reforms through legislation and ongoing reporting requirements. Members then discussed allegations involving child trafficking in congregate care settings and the need for separate legal representation for children who are victims of crimes, with one member saying the state and AG’s office were aware of trafficking issues and that outside representation was necessary. The committee then heard and voted on several bills. SB 1141, dealing with presidential electors if a candidate dies, withdraws, or becomes incapacitated before the Electoral College meets, received support from the sponsor and outside groups and passed 4-3. SB 1186, requiring disclosure of certain things of value by companies seeking government contracts or grants, also passed. SB 1808, concerning display of certain flags in HOA and planned community settings, passed after the sponsor said it was intended to protect the ability to fly the Israeli flag. SB 1050, providing a lifetime state parks pass for certain veterans, passed after adoption of an amendment expanding eligibility to some disabled veterans; Arizona State Parks testified neutral but warned of revenue impacts, while members debated the fiscal note and support for veterans. The committee also passed SB 1140, which creates a misdemeanor expungement process for certain people, including trafficking survivors, after testimony from anti-trafficking advocates and service providers who said it would help survivors rebuild their lives while excluding serious offenses. SB 1437, requiring public records to be provided in the least expensive electronic form when possible, passed over opposition from some local government groups. SB 1246, raising the delinquency threshold before a condominium lien foreclosure can occur, passed unanimously. SB 1664, lowering signature requirements for constable candidates in large counties, passed unanimously. Finally, SB 1338, making certain noncitizens ineligible for state or local public benefits, passed 4-3. The meeting ended with members offering farewells and thanks to one another and staff, and the committee adjourned.

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• It's a great resource for the community.
• There is an excitement in the community about it.
• And so, but it still is a local community.
• And some of those materials are oral communication for the parents, not just written communication.
• And some of those materials are oral communication for the parents, not just written communication.

Committee: House Education

Summary: The House Education Committee met on March 24, 2026, with a quorum present and announced that HB 690 would not be heard. The committee first advanced HB 350, which would extend the grades served by Ecole Ponashan in Terrebonne Parish from pre-K through 4th grade to 8th grade; members spoke in support of the school’s role in French immersion, Cajun heritage, and local educational access, and the bill was reported favorably without objection. HB 434, which shifts certain probationary employment authority over school bus operators from school boards to superintendents, also received favorable passage without objection, with support from the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents. The committee then considered HB 445 on the Louisiana STEM Advisory Council. The bill would move the STEM Commission from the Board of Regents to Louisiana Works, reduce and reorganize membership, and cut the number of meetings from four to two while keeping funding in place. Supporters said the change would better align the council with workforce needs and economic development, while members asked about the loss of some education representatives and the continued role of employers and K-12 stakeholders. After discussion, the bill was reported favorably. HB 386, which would allow local school districts to let locally authorized charter schools operate as their own local education agency under district rules, was also reported favorably after extensive discussion of charter types, LEA status, federal funding, special education liability, and the difference between local and state authorization. HB 363, which would let students enrolled in virtual schools participate in extracurricular activities and athletics at their zoned public school, drew strong support from members and testimony from students and families. Witnesses described the bill as a fairness measure that would give online students the same opportunity to try out for sports and activities as home study students, subject to the same eligibility rules, and the bill was reported favorably. HB 256, clarifying that school employees are mandatory reporters and subject to existing DCFS training requirements, was also reported favorably, with members emphasizing child protection and the need to simplify reporting obligations. Finally, HB 272, which expands eligibility for the READ literacy program to students in D- and F-rated schools, was supported by the sponsor, Scholastic, and literacy advocates who cited Florida data showing improved reading outcomes and stronger family engagement; members raised questions about the fiscal note, parent literacy, and program overlap, but the bill was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.

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• Speaker, that is all I have for motions, petitions, communications, and announcements.
• Any other members seeking recognition on motions, petitions, communications, and announcements?
• ,</c><00:20:00.799><c> and</c> motions, petitions, communications, and motions, petitions, communications
• >> To communicate to the body. >> Yes, sir.
• To Small Business and Information Technology, House Bill 325.

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Senate Message 04:27 Report of Committees 05:14 Orders of the Day 06:02 HB 184 06:16 HB 265 09:38 HJR 24 13:00 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 19:39 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 26:58 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 28:48 ConC and Rules Report 37:47 Impeachment Committee Announcement 40:50 Adjournment 41:13, 958, all

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• PERC is in communication with the bargaining unit.
• They affect our families and the communities we proudly serve.
• If you fund us, we can help our community thrive.
• If you fund us, we can help our community thrive.
• This bill will not help my community or my family.

Committee: Senate Fiscal Policy

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Now, with the advent of technology, we have rifles, shotguns that are chambered like rifles, or with
• So technology has caught up to a point where this distinction is arbitrary.
• , everyone in the community, is aware and so this is also on the record.
• everyone in in the so that the community everyone in in the community<01:31:22.080><c> are</c><01:31
• close as possible to their local communities and to the ultimate use.

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all