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• than just one source.
• than just one source.
• than just one source.
• than just one source.
• than just one source.

Bills: HF2148, HF2693, HF2542, HF1141, HF1770, HF1489, HF1709, HF244, HF1266, HF807, HF2619, HF1340

Keywords: affordable housing, local control, revolving loan fund, community partnerships, Minnesota housing policy, housing, locally controlled housing, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, housing infrastructure bonds, state bonds, bonding bill, supportive housing, permanent supportive housing, homelessness, veterans housing, senior housing, manufactured home parks, community land trust, single-family housing, multifamily housing

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• LET'S NOT FORGET OUR STATE PARKS SERVE AS POWERFUL EDUCATION SCHOOLS.
• MY NAME IS ALYSSA AND I AM THE CLIMATE JUSTICE ORGANIZER WITH FLORIDA STUDENT POWER.
• PLEASE LET US PROTECT IT. >> JULIA FLORIDA STUDENT POWER WAIVING IN SUPPORT.
• MOST OF THAT PRIVATELY OWNED FOREST LAND HAS BEEN LOOKING FOR ANOTHER SOURCE OF WOOD.
• SP 820 DOES SOMETHING SIMPLE BUT POWERFUL.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I've heard a lot of, you know, what is or the sources here, sources that...
• I'm a referral source for peer support.
• or increase their power.
• Boo-hoo to the power commissions. I don't like anything that the power commissions have done.
• , we take away the power of local control, which I believe that every jurisdiction We take away the power

Bills: SB 5, SB 11, SB 12

Keywords: disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, human trafficking, trafficking victim, compelling prostitution, affirmative defense, criminal defense, coercion, force fraud or coercion, sexual exploitation, victim protection, Penal Code, Texas criminal law, prosecution, party liability, affirmative defense statute, survivor rights

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs took up Senate Bill 5, which Senator Perry described as a ban on intoxicating THC consumer products while preserving legal CBD, CBG, hemp seed, hemp seed protein powder, and hemp seed oil products. Perry argued that most retail THC products are already illegal under federal law, that the industry has used loopholes and misleading labeling to sell high-potency products, and that regulation would be ineffective because chemists can quickly alter formulations. He also said the bill would steer people with medical needs toward the Texas Compassionate Use Program (T-Cup), which he and other supporters described as the proper physician-guided alternative. Committee members and witnesses repeatedly discussed the distinction between legal hemp-derived products and intoxicating THC products, and Perry said the bill would not touch non-consumable hemp uses such as fiber and clothing. Invited testimony came from law enforcement and medical witnesses who supported the bill. Texas Police Chiefs Association representative Steve Dye, Kaufman County District Attorney Early Wiley, and Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne all said regulation would be too costly, too complex, and ultimately unenforceable, while a ban would be clearer and easier to enforce. They cited overloaded DPS labs, the need for expensive private testing, limited police and prosecutor resources, and the difficulty of keeping up with constantly changing cannabinoids and out-of-state products. Hawthorne and Wiley described raids and investigations involving warehouses, retail stores, cash seizures, and products they said were marketed to young people and often mislabeled or imported from other states. They also said the bill would help law enforcement by creating a clearer legal line and protecting legitimate CBD/CBG businesses. Dr. Lindy McGee, speaking for the Texas Medical Association and Texas Pediatric Society, testified that retail THC products pose serious risks to children and adolescents, including addiction, impaired brain development, psychosis, suicide attempts, self-harm, accidental toddler ingestions, and possible long-term cognitive effects. She said there is no effective medication treatment for THC addiction comparable to nicotine cessation tools, and she supported restrictions such as child-resistant packaging, no marketing to minors, and age limits, while opposing criminal penalties for possession by minors. Senators asked follow-up questions about brain development, memory, dementia risk, pregnancy, and cardiovascular effects. No vote was taken during the portion provided, and the committee continued with invited testimony and questions.

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• <00:53:54.000> As power of communities coming together.
• As power of communities coming together.
• Um eventually we will be in that place anyway if they continue to hold all of the power.
• <01:10:11.040> Uh<01:10:11.280> to continue to hold all of the power.
• Uh to continue to hold all of the power.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Now, I've done everything in my power to keep Southern Oregon open, and I still want to keep Southern
• Now, I've done everything in my power to keep Southern Oregon open, and I still want to keep Southern
• for a hospital on the Oregon Coast. ...with an emergency funding source for a hospital on the Oregon
• Okay, and the other fund sources?
• So the money that's coming into the P&E Account is used for multiple sources.

Keywords: 907, all

Summary: The Emergency Board met on June 17, 2026, and approved a series of subcommittee recommendations, mostly on consent, related to federal grant applications, agency funding adjustments, and position authority. Early actions included approval of four federal grant applications from natural resources agencies, three public safety grant applications, a one-time increase for Judicial Department court security, retroactive approval for an AmeriCorps volunteer-generation grant, and a $7.5 million allocation to Southern Oregon University from a special appropriation for short-term financial stability. Members supporting the SOU item emphasized the university’s structural deficits, declining enrollment, and the need for a long-term higher education plan; several members voted no or raised concerns about sustainability, but the motion passed. The board also approved a federal apprenticeship expansion grant for the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, a school nutrition equipment grant for the Department of Education, and an Oregon Health Authority request tied to Medicaid community engagement requirements under H.R. 1. Public safety items included funding for Oregon Military Department readiness facilities, a report on the stalled juvenile justice information system modernization project with a follow-up viability report due in 2026, and a statewide evacuation planning tool for emergency management. The evacuation tool drew strong support as a wildfire preparedness measure, with members noting it could significantly reduce alert times and save lives. A major point of debate was the Department of Justice request to add 16 permanent positions and increase other funds limitation for antitrust enforcement. Supporters argued the federal government has pulled back and Oregon needs capacity to pursue active cases and protect consumers; opponents objected to the process, the size of the expansion, and the incentive structure tied to settlements and awards. Despite those concerns, the motion passed. The board also approved Water Resources Department requests for the Water Well Abandonment, Repair and Replacement program, an assistant water master position in Washington County, and federal funding for Lower Umatilla Basin groundwater data collection. The water master item prompted questions about county cost shifts, but staff said the position would remain externally funded and would not be filled without those resources.

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• home at that time similar to the Brown family had the device been in that home no matter what the source
• House 2571 and Senate 1650 offer a powerful tool to help.
• Gas ignition continues to be a major source of structural fires across the country, per a 2024... ...
• ignition continues to be a major source of structural fires across the country.
• Don’t want you to ride the power lines.’ And that’s why I told him that I would take him...

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security heard testimony on several bills, with strong support expressed for a proposed municipal and public safety building authority (H. 2571/S. 1650). Municipal officials, fire chiefs, the Massachusetts Municipal Association, regional planning leaders, and Senator Comerford described aging town halls, fire stations, DPW facilities, and other local buildings, especially in small towns and gateway cities, and argued that local budgets and Proposition 2 1/2 make major capital projects difficult to fund. Testimony emphasized the need for a dedicated revenue stream, with the bill proposing a share of marijuana excise tax revenue and a rural funding set-aside. Committee members asked about prioritization and funding levels, and witnesses said even a modest start would help address a large statewide backlog. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the committee later adjourned unanimously. The committee also heard testimony on H. 2689, requiring fuel gas alarms/detectors in residential dwellings using explosive gases. Representative Jeff Roy, Susan Brown, Jason Cohn, and representatives from NEMA and Kidde supported the bill, describing it as a life-saving measure similar to carbon monoxide detector requirements. Witnesses cited the 2015 Franklin propane explosion that killed Nancy and Robert Brown, the Merrimack Valley gas explosions, and national fire data showing fatalities and property damage from gas leaks. They said detectors are affordable, commercially available, and should be required where gas is used; one witness noted battery-backed or battery-operated options exist. Committee questions focused on cost, battery power, outdoor propane setups, and whether the bill would cover private databases or only residential safety devices. Another major topic was S. 1755 on missing and abducted children. Senator Pavel Payano testified in favor, citing the case of Lee Manuel Villoria Paolino and arguing that misclassification of missing children as runaways can delay urgent response and worsen outcomes, especially for Black and brown youth. He said the bill would set minimum law enforcement response standards, require training, and expand multilingual intake forms. The committee also heard support for expanding the state DNA database through familial DNA searching, with Dr. Amory Myers explaining that the technology could help solve long-unsolved cases while including guardrails to prevent use of private consumer DNA databases. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on H. 2740, “Colby’s Law,” establishing safety standards for BMX and motocross tracks. Colby Lippincott’s family, community members, and industry representatives described his fatal crash and urged requirements for medical staff, insurance, inspections, warning systems, barriers, and access roads. Witnesses said the bill would not end the sport but would create basic protections, and the committee heard that Massachusetts would join a number of other states with similar standards. The hearing ended with a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

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• it there something as the funding source it there something as the funding source it there something
• yes and so providing a funding source yes and so providing a funding source yes and so that that that's
• and I don't I and I is finding a source and I don't I and I is finding a source and I don't I and I
• procedure in case we do find a source procedure in case we do find a source that we just don't come
• so that we Bill to provide that source so that we Bill to provide that source so that we could uh have

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• current administration and And uh and and they're ready to get it started for data centers and for power
• state and for the world because we can give our natural gas to, to Europe and, and, uh, and we'll power
• So in recent years, uh, geothermal power has emerged after a long dormancy as a leading energy source
• and in fact, all militaries have a systemic critical vulnerability in that they depend on civilian power
• Utility waters and wastewater systems have to have a reliable source of energy, and geothermal provides

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• Senate Bill 1978 by Hall relating to the interconnection of a facility in the ERCOT power region to a
• facility outside the power region to Business and Commerce.
• Senate Bill 2032 by Paxton relating to certain requirements regarding a contract between a single source
• Senate Bill 2034 by Paxton relating to the receivership of a single source continuum contractor providing
• Senate Bill 2048 by Bettencourt relating to the assumption of the powers and duties relating to driver's

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• It's a powerful economic engine for our communities.
• There are many powerful ways that we experience this on the island.
• Recognizing Juneteenth as a federal and state holiday distinguishes this event and is a source of great
• This is gonna allow you to put beaver nuggets in the uh in the sources.
• The trail segments completed have all been done without exercising the power of condemnation, and this

Bills: HCR6

Keywords: Meals on Wheels, senior services, nutrition, community support, volunteerism

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• With this modest state investment, we could unlock a powerful tool in supply and affordability.
• With this modest state investment, we could unlock a powerful tool in supply and affordability.
• With this modest state investment, we could unlock a powerful tool in supply and affordability.
• With this modest state investment, we could unlock a powerful tool in supply and affordability.
• With this modest state investment, we could unlock a powerful tool in supply and affordability.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• source, say, in the community where everything else burnt down anyways.
• So what our goal is is for them to identify a backup power source if in the event that their facility
• , we want them to be thoughtful on how do we make sure that folks can still access power?
• So what our goal is is for them to identify a backup power source if in the event that their facility
• We want them to be thoughtful on how do we make sure that folks can still access power?

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• HCD zoning and regulatory power.
• I can maybe I can see entitlement power.
• I think zoning and entitlement powers.
• Helco cut the power because of the wind.
• Helco cut the power because of weather. Helco cut the power because of the<01:16:30.000> wind.

Bills: SB1406, SB521, SB3247, SB1654, SB1112, SB1301, SB2443, SB2996

Keywords: historic preservation, burial sites, DHHL, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, DLNR, Department of Land and Natural Resources, section 6E-8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Hawaii Register of Historic Places, National Register of Historic Places, cultural resources, archaeology, land use review, environmental review, state historic preservation officer, Hawaiian home lands, project permits, consultation, concurrence, nonconcurrence

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures affecting Hawaiian affairs, historic preservation, water access, and land governance. SB 1406 would let the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands assume historic preservation review for projects on lands under its jurisdiction, except for properties listed or nominated for the state or national historic registers. DHHL supported the bill, while a descendant testifier strongly opposed it, arguing that burial and preservation review protects ancestors and should not be streamlined or reduced. No questions were raised and the bill was moved on after testimony. SB 521 would require DHHL to work with county water boards or water departments to provide potable and agricultural water on Hawaiian homelands, with agreements made public. DHHL said it already works with counties but objected to the bill’s mandatory language, saying it could undermine the department’s discretion and independence. A public testifier supported the measure, and committee discussion focused on how water requirements could affect subsistence lots and infrastructure decisions. The committee then took up SB 3247, which would create a Royal Mausoleum Commission within DLNR to oversee preservation, operations, and outreach at Mauna Ala. State Parks said it valued existing collaboration with the aliʻi trusts but wanted clarity on roles, coordination, and funding if a new commission is created. The Royal Order of Kamehameha strongly supported the bill as a culturally grounded way to protect the site, while several other testifiers opposed it, saying the real issue is the curator selection process and warning that a commission could add bureaucracy and delay. The committee also heard SB 1654, authorizing transfer of certain state lands to DHHL, and SB 112, which would add the DHHL chair or designee to the Hawaii Community Development Authority; the Attorney General and HCDA offered technical and policy comments, with HCDA opposing the board change and DHHL supporting participation to protect beneficiary interests. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• The lawyers will refer to it as collateral source rule.
• It doesn't touch the collateral source rule.
• With the collateral source rule, and I don't explain this to you.
• Adios, Understanding collateral source law, I'll apologize if it sounded dismissive.
• Same thing with collateral source and all the other things here.

Keywords: 996, all

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• when it comes to uh operating power when it comes to uh operating power boats<00:45:53.640> uh
• in their in their operation of of power in their in their operation of of power boats<00:46:25.119
• That will be a source of revenue.
• That will be a source of revenue.
• That will be a source of revenue.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Transportation Committee met for an opening/orientation session in which members introduced themselves and explained their interest in the committee. Several members noted backgrounds in trucking, piloting, boating, motorcycles, road safety, or constituent concerns about transportation issues. The chair also noted several absent members and said the committee would first hear agency presentations before covering committee procedures. The Department of Safety gave the main presentation, outlining its seven divisions and how they relate to transportation policy and the Highway Fund. The assistant commissioner emphasized that Highway Fund revenue supports both the Department of Transportation and the Department of Safety, with collections coming largely from the road toll/gas tax, DMV fees, and the new electric vehicle surcharge. He also noted that 12% of Highway Fund revenues go to local road repair through the DOT Betterment Fund, and warned that the fund has had a structural deficit for several biennia, requiring General Fund transfers that may be uncertain this session. He said the department aims to provide data and fiscal context on legislation and fiscal notes. State Police then provided a detailed overview of its structure and operations, including the Operations Bureau, Investigative Services Bureau, and Justice Information Bureau. Testimony highlighted Troop G’s role in vehicle inspections, commercial motor vehicle enforcement, fraud investigations, and consumer complaint handling, as well as statewide staffing shortages. The division reported rising calls for service, motor vehicle stops, DWI arrests, and other arrests despite a vacancy rate of about 17%. It also described aviation, K-9, bomb squad, special events response, SWAT, narcotics, major crime, forensic laboratory, and other specialized units, with statistics on drug seizures, investigations, and lab workload. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during this portion of the meeting.

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• Here's the... ...similar funding sources. We are extremely fortunate.
• We've got decreased food sources for these fisheries in the ocean.
• Wachian Esquivel again, Chair at the State Water Sources Control Board. I'm now...
• So that funding source is scheduled to go away after that fiscal year.
• So that funding source is scheduled to go away after that fiscal year.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on water and coastal resilience heard an overview of the governor’s Proposition 4 spending plan, with presentations from the Department of Finance, the State Water Resources Control Board, the Department of Water Resources, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, and later coastal agencies. Members discussed the water chapter’s major allocations for drinking water and wastewater, recycled water, tribal water infrastructure, groundwater recharge and SGMA implementation, dam safety, flood protection, integrated regional water management, Salton Sea projects, and water data/stream gauges. The LAO noted that many programs are established and have clear funding processes, but some newer or less-defined programs may warrant more detailed future budget requests and reporting. No votes were taken on the agenda items. Members raised concerns about groundwater subsidence, water deliveries from the Delta, the pace of water storage investments, instream flows, and whether bond dollars were being used to backfill General Fund reductions. Administration witnesses said groundwater recharge spending is being paced because prior years already funded substantial SGMA work, that Delta operations are governed by water quality, salinity, and species requirements, and that Proposition 1 storage projects have moved slowly because they are locally led and require permitting and financing. The Water Board and DWR said they use public needs assessments, annual plans, and existing grant processes to prioritize projects, and Finance said some General Fund programs were shifted to Proposition 4 to help balance the budget. Members also asked for clearer public tracking of bond spending and more concise future reporting. In the coastal resilience portion, the Ocean Protection Council and Coastal Conservancy described Proposition 4 funding for sea level rise adaptation, coastal flood management, habitat restoration, public access, and San Francisco Bay projects, with a multi-year rollout based on project readiness and recent large state investments. The Conservancy said it would use its existing rolling grant process, while OPC said its sea level rise grants would build on existing programs and new technical assistance. The Department of Fish and Wildlife explained its proposed use of bond funds for climate-ready fisheries, hatchery modernization, salmon monitoring, whale- and turtle-safe fishing gear, and a specific hatchery operations request tied to the Friant settlement. The LAO said the coastal chapter’s proposed first-year spending is relatively modest but generally reasonable given staffing and project readiness, while members emphasized oversight, transparency, and coordination across agencies and jurisdictions.

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• don't have the power to fly. don't have the power to fly.
• money, we know money has power. money, we know money has power.
• would still have all necessary and convenient powers except political spending powers.
• except the political spending powers. except the political spending powers.
• You are not doing the regulatory power of the state. You're not using that power.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze have become increasingly powerful tools.
• That motor could power the bike faster, but it's actually cut off.
• Or if it's a Class 3, the higher-powered ones can go up to 28.
• Without a new source of revenue, a reliable source of revenue, we will stand to lose 100 jobs within
• Without a new source of revenue, a reliable source of revenue, we will stand to lose 100 jobs within

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• going to lose heat because their power going to lose heat because their power might<00:10:54.720
• the power was cut off. the power was cut off.
• <00:40:31.760> And power? The lines were all down. And power? The lines were all down.
• growth needs with um new energy sources. growth needs with um new energy sources.
• It takes a lot of power.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:01:12 Approval of Minutes 00:02:25 Co-Chair & Member Comments 00:02:48 Discussion of 2025 SB 137 00:06:58 Outdoor Adventure Tourism Opportunities 00:41:56 Public Service Commission Update 01:21:37, 958, all

Summary: The committee meeting began with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the prior minutes. Members also observed a moment of reflection for Charlie Kirk and offered condolences to Representative Bobby McCool on the death of his mother. Representative Fugate then made announcements about the ongoing ATV/UTV trail system, including an October 21 opening in Letcher County and an October 2 groundbreaking in Knott County, and staff was asked to circulate the dates to members. The main agenda item was Senate Bill 137, presented by Senator Cassie Chambers Armstrong with testimony from George Ecklan of the Coalition of the Homeless and Wesley Bryant, a flood survivor and Eastern Kentucky resident. The bill would prohibit utility disconnections for non-payment during dangerous weather and emergencies, including extreme cold, excessive heat, and declared natural disasters. Supporters said the measure is narrow, does not forgive past-due balances or change reconnection policies, and is intended to protect vulnerable residents, reduce risks to first responders, and create a minimum statewide standard amid a patchwork of utility policies. They cited weather thresholds and historical examples of extreme weather and disaster declarations in Kentucky. Testimony emphasized the human impact of shutoffs, especially for low-income households, older adults, and families facing illness or disaster recovery. Bryant described experiences with people shivering without heat or struggling to keep children cool when power was cut off, calling electricity a lifeline rather than a luxury. Representative Gu raised concerns that utility bills have become unaffordable due to broader policy and rate issues, argued that some customers may not pay if shutoffs are prohibited, and questioned whether the bill was needed. Senator Chambers Armstrong responded that the proposal is limited to non-payment shutoffs during short periods of dangerous conditions and is meant to keep people safe during emergencies. No vote or final action on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Oh, currently it is the most powerful university owned Ai supercomputer in the country.
• Also using AI for open source. Intelligence is really important, right?
• Again, I've you know, I've talked about, you know, the open source information, right?
• Everyone recognizes the power of the purse resides with the Legislature. You have that power.
• The power to set new fees was delegated by the legislature to the board of governors.