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• As far as count of meters.
• and eastern the central part of Florida.
• But if you also look in the news and the statistics, the rig counts are down from where they have been
• When considering the energy demands for my use customers, whether it be a data center, manufacturing
• So 24% from the Gulf Coast, 18% from that continent, which is more of a the center of the country and

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• When that uh facility was center.
• the Life Resource Center campus, and then Central Wyoming College has a facility up there as well. life
• resource center.
• There is water and life resource center.
• campus and then the um the center campus and then the um the central<00:05:33.360><c> Wyoming</c><00

Bills: SF0069 , SF0084 , SF0050 , SF0109 , HB0069 , HB0098

Committee: Senate Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources

Keywords: wastewater, stormwater, infrastructure, environmental quality, public data, data collection, funding, study, water conservation, Colorado River, drought, irrigation, water rights, voluntary program, interstate agreements, groundwater, water resource management, state engineer, aquifer study, corrective controls

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• California serves nearly 350 health centers across the state.
• and our community on the Central Coast.
• For over 53 years, the Center for Health and Prevention, or the Center, has provided quality, respectful
• If any one health center was to shut down, there's not an exorbitant amount of other health centers that
• We may not survive; the center may not survive this.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Central Valley is different from Southern California, but we all embrace and we appreciate that.
• It counts the customer's out-of-pocket costs, but not the customer's bill savings.
• And the Advanced Energy Center is fantastic, and they're right.
• serving the Greater Bay Area and Central California.
• And so it's the incentive that counts as the resource.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy held a hearing on how California Public Utilities Commission energy efficiency programs are budgeted, evaluated, and measured for cost-effectiveness. The chair framed the issue as not whether energy efficiency works, but how to ensure ratepayer-funded programs continue to deliver value as the portfolio has shifted from simple measures like lighting to more complex retrofits, electrification, workforce, and equity programs. CPUC staff outlined the statutory framework, the four-year budget cycle, recent spending of about $795 million in 2025, and the use of total system benefit (TSB) and the total resource cost (TRC) test, noting that some programs are exempt from cost-effectiveness requirements at the individual program level but not at the resource acquisition portfolio level. Utility, regional network, implementer, and advocacy witnesses offered differing views on the current metrics. PG&E described its portfolio as cost-effective overall and argued that cost-effectiveness should remain at the portfolio level to allow innovation and multi-year program flexibility. SoCalREN and the Energy Coalition emphasized the value of local government delivery, equity-focused programs, and the need to credit programs for broader benefits such as workforce development, market transformation, and electrification. The Public Advocates Office argued that ratepayer-funded programs should produce benefits greater than costs and raised concerns about the growing share of budgets going to programs that have not met cost-effectiveness thresholds. Several witnesses said the current math is too complicated and that different program types may need different metrics. Committee members repeatedly pressed witnesses on the complexity of the TRC and TSB calculations, the treatment of participant costs, and whether the state should use a simpler or more transparent framework. CPUC staff said the relevant issues are already being addressed in two open proceedings, with one budget application proceeding expected to conclude in roughly the second or third quarter of next year and a broader policy rulemaking ongoing. No votes were taken and no formal action was reported; the hearing functioned as an informational discussion and policy review.

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• To ask questions, which will not count against your allotted time.
• They were counted for numbers, but they had no political power.
• You can count them as 600,000 people for purposes of getting new districts.
• These are concerns of Central Texas.
• They deserve to grow up in a Texas where their voices count.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Does that count for two? I think so. Aye. Clerk, a report. Mr.
• The Global Engagement Center did foster interagency coordination, and that was good.
• meritorious, and I don't need the Global Engagement Center to do that.
• The Global Engagement Center...
• I had an earlier exchange with Ranking Member Shaheen on the Global Engagement Center.

Committee: Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Keywords: Senator Flinstone, HB22, SB4, amendments, public testimony, legislation, environmental impact, economic implications

Summary: The meeting featured a thorough examination of various bills, including substantial discussions on HB22 and SB4. Key points included amendments proposed by committee members, particularly from Senator Flinstone, who emphasized the need for clarifications on certain provisions. The committee actively engaged with several witnesses providing public testimony, some in favor of the proposed legislation while others highlighted concerns and potential implications. The discussions were vibrant, showcasing different perspectives, especially on the environmental and economic impacts of the bills in question. The meeting concluded with a consensus to reconvene after a recess to further address the outstanding issues related to the bills.

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• those 16 offices, the Storm Prediction Center, and the National Hurricane Center.
• That was for central and West Texas.
• Center exists, Representative.
• I was down in your command center, your JOY command center, and your guys are still very active and very
• And does that count your operation center, or is that shared?

Committee: House Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• We did not count those that are going for degrees.
• Like, I would count back from 10, and it would help me.
• Debbie Daly, interim dean for the College of Education at the University of Central Arkansas.
• Debbie Daly from the University of Central Arkansas.
• You have the Human Development Center, Jonesboro and Conway.

Committee: All TASK FORCE ON AUTISM

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from November 17 by motion and voice vote. It then heard a presentation from Arkansas State University on its inclusive postsecondary education programs, HOWL and ATLAS, led by Dr. Kristen Johnson and Shane Broadway. The programs serve students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, by providing on-campus living, academic support, life-skills training, financial literacy, internships, employment support, and community integration. Johnson explained that HOWL is a comprehensive transition program that does not lead to a degree but is eligible for financial aid, while ATLAS is degree-seeking and provides additional supports. She reported strong outcomes, including high goal attainment and a majority of graduates working full time, and emphasized that the programs are designed to help students build autonomous adult lives. Members asked about recruitment, eligibility, costs, school outreach, business partnerships, and transition planning. Johnson said the programs have done extensive outreach through IEP meetings, transition symposia, email blasts, and school visits, but that awareness remains a challenge. She identified major roadblocks as business concerns about liability, fragmented collaboration, and difficulty navigating funding streams such as vocational rehabilitation and Medicaid. She also said more coordinated statewide communication and coalition-building are needed, and noted that ASU is helping launch a state alliance for similar programs, with new programs opening at ASU Mountain Home and the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff. The committee then heard from the University of Central Arkansas about Project Ascend, a new low-sensory living-learning community for neurodiverse students in Hughes Hall. Dr. Debbie Daly and Jeremy Gillum described it as a voluntary, self-identified program focused on community building, belonging, and retention rather than remediation or degree planning. The program has hosted a few low-sensory social events and plans to expand outreach through campus tours, orientation, and targeted communications. Members asked about recruitment, participation, success measures, and how to avoid duplicating ASU’s efforts; UCA said it is still in its infancy and will measure success mainly through participation, retention, and student engagement. The meeting ended with general support from members, discussion of collaboration across institutions and agencies, and adjournment of the task force.

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• This center will be built by the end of this calendar year.
• And it is pretty centrally located in Albuquerque.
• And it is pretty centrally located in Albuquerque.
• It’s only counting kids three and four that are not in school.
• It’s only counting kids three and four that are not in school.

Committee: Senate Senate Finance

Keywords: 996, all

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• </c> development centers. development centers.
• It's being used in juvenile centers in 17 states, and I think my count was higher than that—maybe around
• It's being used in juvenile centers in 17 states, and I think my count was higher than that—maybe around
• So the compromise that was proposed was having two different centers, one in central Kentucky and then
• We looked at the Marian Adjustment Center for a possible facility for females in central Kentucky.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:03 Roll Call: 00:00:09 Agency Updates: 00:01:44 Juvenile Justice Advisory Board Update: 00:03:36 Department of Juvenile Justice Update: 00:23:10, 958, all

Summary: The Juvenile Justice Oversight Council approved the minutes from its November 8, 2024 meeting and welcomed new member Representative Nick Wilson. The council also heard an update from the Administrative Office of the Courts on a school attendance awareness campaign aimed at reducing truancy referrals to court, and a member requested a future, more detailed presentation on truancy trends. The council then received an update from the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board from Dr. David Frink and Elsie Berger. They described the board’s membership, meeting schedule, public access, annual report and three-year plan, and its role in helping Kentucky remain compliant with federal juvenile justice requirements so the state can receive Title II funding. They said the board reviews grant applications for community-based services, substance use, and early intervention programs, with about $584,000 in federal funds this year and a little over $600,000 expected next year. Members asked about participation, board vacancies, and how to engage with the board, and the presenters emphasized the importance of statewide representation and community input. The Department of Juvenile Justice then provided a broader update through Commissioner Randy White and Deputy Secretary Mona Wamik. White said DJJ is under an ongoing U.S. Department of Justice investigation focused on conditions in detention facilities, including use of force, isolation, abuse, mental health care, and special education, and said the department has cooperated with repeated information requests and site visits. He also reviewed recent legislative and administrative changes, including 2023 Senate Bill 162, regional detention planning, facility segregation requirements, staffing and salary investments, improved staffing levels, reduced mental health vacancies, and training efforts related to security threat groups. He said DJJ has made progress but continues to work on staffing, safety, and facility improvements.

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• , and the frac crew count, and still keep production pretty flat.
• North Dakota's rig count at 25, 26, relatively flat.
• Frac crew counts are down a little bit.
• The well counts generally increasing.
• And then long term, we'll see about how long this lasts, whether rig count and frack crew count goes

Summary: The committee met as the Regulatory Division budget section and first reviewed the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency’s budget and program update. Legislative Council outlined the agency’s base budget and historical funding, and Housing Finance staff reported on homeownership lending, housing incentive fund (HIF) awards, and homeless grant spending. Agency officials said the five new FTEs approved last session are mostly filled, with one homeless program manager still open. They described strong demand for HIF, noting that September 2025 multifamily requests exceeded $73 million while only $25 million was available, and that single-family and homeless programs are also heavily subscribed. Members discussed the agency’s local loan servicing workload, interest-rate benefits, down payment assistance, and the need to coordinate housing discussions with Commerce and site-preparation efforts. The agency asked that HIF, single-family, and homeless funding be maintained or increased, and committee members emphasized accountability and statewide access for homeless prevention and rapid rehousing funds. The Department of Mineral Resources then presented its budget and agency initiatives. Staff reported that the department is on track financially, that most of the five new reclamation-related FTEs are hired, and that litigation costs tied to oil and gas matters are expected to continue appearing late in the biennium. The director reviewed ongoing modernization and organizational efforts, including the North Star IT project, succession planning, training, and rulemaking for oil and gas and critical minerals. Members asked about longer laterals, spacing, and production trends; the department said operators are increasingly drilling three-, four-, and even an initial five-mile lateral, which is helping keep North Dakota oil production relatively flat even as rig counts ease. The director also discussed oil price volatility tied to Middle East conflict, hedging practices among producers, gas capture remaining around 95%, and the likelihood that current production levels will stay near flat unless prices or geopolitical conditions change significantly. An update on the enhanced oil recovery grant program followed. The Industrial Commission’s grant administrator said the full $25 million appropriation was allocated in the fall to six projects, and because the oil and gas research fund also had carryover and biennial tax revenue, total awards reached about $45.1 million. The projects are expected to run two to four years, with meaningful results not likely until mid-2026 or later. Members questioned whether the public would have access to the research findings and how accountability would be maintained; staff said the grants are reimbursement-based, require regular status reports, and will culminate in public final reports. The committee also heard from the North Dakota Pipeline Authority, which updated members on natural gas transmission projects, especially WBI Energy’s proposed Bakken East pipeline. The authority said the project has advanced through a nonbinding and then binding open season, with WBI now securing survey permissions and moving through regulatory and landowner processes, while other related gas transmission projects near Minot and Epping are also in development.

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• Regional center performance: we now have a base regional center contract, we have a regional center performance
• center?
• Hello, I'm Anna Rodriguez, mother of a client of the Central Valley Regional Center.
• I'm a father of two clients of the Center Regional of Redwood Coast. of two clients of the Central Regional
• I am a mother of a person with a disability, a client of the South Central Regional Center, and I disagree

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Madam Wippin, members, Senate Bill 1432 prohibits federally recognized central bank digital currency
• Madam Webb, members, Senate Bill 1052 allows assisted living centers and homes to offer mild hyperbaric
• Madam Webb, members, Senate Bill 1052 allows assisted living centers and homes to offer mild hyperbaric
• Senate Bill 1413, as amended by the Judiciary Committee, clarifies what counts as a traffic violation
• This bill is on third read consent and that I'm available for questions. read vote count of 5307.

Summary: The committee reviewed a long agenda of Senate bills across campaign finance, commerce, education, government, health and human services, judiciary, rural development, transportation, and ways and means. Many measures were described as consent items or strike-everything amendments, including bills on campaign finance termination statements and late-report penalties, AI provenance data, insurance and contractor conduct during emergencies, continuation of various boards and commissions, school safety and communication systems, DCS and child welfare procedures, public records fees, utility submetering, foreign adversary restrictions, and multiple health care licensing and reimbursement provisions. Several members asked for clarification on a number of bills, including school discipline communication, DCS photo documentation, and utility billing changes. A few bills drew more extended discussion. SB 1074, concerning teacher-initiated classroom removals and principal certification of return and discipline, prompted questions about parental notification and the purpose of the bill. SB 1175, requiring DCS caseworkers to photograph children at each interaction, led to concerns about privacy and the scope of documentation, with supporters saying it would improve continuity and child protection. SB 1751, which would expand execution methods to include firing squad, generated strong opposition from one member and support from another, with debate focused on the morality of execution methods and the implications for those carrying them out. SB 1336, continuing the State Land Department and creating an oversight board, was pulled from the consent calendar. The committee also heard brief comments in support of bills on hyperbaric oxygen therapy in assisted living, research security at universities, and EMS licensure compacts. Toward the end, members reviewed bills on virtual currency investments and payments, telecommunications infrastructure, tax lien and revenue administration changes, and retirement system investment limits. No floor votes were taken in the transcript; the meeting primarily consisted of bill presentations, questions, and a few items being removed or pulled from consent calendars.

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• All amendment showing none centers. Without objection.
• Comprehensive Reese, a comprehensive resource center and access to rate filing information.
• Central banks around the world tend to view gold and silver is money.
• I Count Depository where you have gold. Is that am I hearing that correctly?
• You never count means of exchange in store of value. The would be very beneficial.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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Keywords: Senate streaming session for Monday, February 9, 2026, 960, senate, all

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• By our count, there were only two of Um, by our count, there were only two of those in the state.
• Now, there is an option through the AICPA to be part of the Government Audit Quality Center.
• Those firms that choose to be members of that quality center have additional requirements.
• That can be a centralized class...
• Centralized class that we can get in front of people, so. >> Great. >> Mr.

Committee: Joint Management Audit Committee

Keywords: 916, all

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• They're central to sustained implementation. but they're at the center, they're central to sustained
• We lead the State Transformational Assistance Center.
• centers are all county offices of education.
• This isn't about bringing on a wellness center and calling it a community school.
• And they also gave them a new tech center for the community.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Any questions over skill centers?
• If we go forward to the tech center, this is dollars going to technology centers to serve high school
• Technology centers do both things.
• So two is going to a formula for Technology centers: 3 is going to K-12 schools, yes, so technology center
• technology center, they started similar.

Keywords: 914, all

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• Um, we have provisions in law that that restrict when counting can occur, and right now counting can't
• counting station.
• Is that your testimony though that, yes, I just want to clarify in the reporting at the central counting
• count.
• Count, um, but right now centralizing that data would require visiting each individual county's website

Committee: House Elections

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• Senator Vhovski of Chittin Central<00:04:25.840><c> District.
• Senator Plunkett of Central District.
• </c> balance at the center of readiness. balance at the center of readiness.
• There is to be no milling about in the chamber during the counting of the ballots.
• chamber until the counting of the ballots has been completed.

Keywords: 927, senate, all