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• The Foundation Aid Stabilization Fund, Social Services Fund, the Strategic Investment and Improvements
• Improvements. And I hope you are as excited and proud of these as we are.
• So public seating improvements inside and out is on the list.
• So things and improvements that could be made there in the future.
• We're looking at records management systems and other things to try to improve our offices.

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• just tell you that the only reason the public authority needs to know about cases is those that intersect
• just tell you that the only reason the public authority needs to know about cases is those that intersect
• just tell you that the only reason the public authority needs to know about cases is those that intersect
• just tell you that the only reason the public authority needs to know about cases is those that intersect
• just tell you that the only reason the public authority needs to know about cases is those that intersect

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And I hope you are as excited and proud of these as we are. ...improvements.
• on the north side has been resealed, and landscaping improvements have been made.
• So public seating improvements inside and out is on the list.
• Exterior lighting improvements, the mall is dark.
• So things and improvements that could be made there in the future.

Summary: The committee first received a general fund and revenue update from the Office of Management and Budget. Staff reported that the state started the biennium about $176 million above prior estimates, but year-to-date revenues were now running below legislative forecast, mainly due to lower individual income tax and sales tax collections. The budget stabilization fund was above its cap, the legacy fund continued to grow, and oil revenues were slightly above forecast overall. Members also asked about federal funding uncertainty and mineral leasing variability, and OMB said agencies would be asked to address potential federal reductions case by case during budget preparation. The committee then reviewed compliance reports and trust fund analysis materials, followed by a bill draft for a fixed-route city transportation grant program. Testimony from transit officials in Fargo and Minot supported the proposal, saying state aid would help match federal transit funds and support operations, but members raised questions about the funding source, fare structures, and whether the program should be limited to the current four fixed-route cities or allow future eligible cities. Several members asked for more time to study the formula and possible funding options before moving the bill forward. Next, the committee approved a bill draft repealing obsolete language related to a proposed North Dakota-South Dakota bi-state authority. Staff explained the provision had been unused for about 30 years and that existing law likely already allowed joint powers agreements without the specific language. The committee voted to adopt the repeal bill draft. The Department of Commerce and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site then provided an update on uncrewed aircraft system initiatives, including the Vantis radar data enclave, the drone replacement program, and future revenue models. Officials said North Dakota had received FAA approval to operate the radar data pathfinder, had begun replacing non-compliant drones from restricted foreign sources, and was working on phased procurement and cost-recovery plans. Members asked about deadlines, funding, supply-chain issues, and how the system would be used; staff said the federal restrictions were already in effect and that Vantis was being positioned as infrastructure for future beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations. Finally, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation presented on the design of a new minimum-security prison and on a reentry housing task force. The new facility is planned for the penitentiary grounds, with a reduced estimated cost of about $263 million, 600 beds initially, possible expansion to 732 beds, and completion projected around 2031 if funded in 2027. The reentry housing task force described a data-driven effort to identify housing needs for people leaving incarceration, with the goal of reducing homelessness and recidivism through targeted housing support and possible subsidies. Members asked about staffing, site selection, housing duration, and whether employment and transportation needs would be included in the assessment.

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• , but um at the beginning of the conversation one of the points that was made uh was about the intersection
• > between<01:26:22.880> the<01:26:23.199> use<01:26:23.440> of the intersection
• between the use of the intersection between the use of seclusion<01:26:24.480> and<01:26:24.960
• look to other states: what have they done, has it worked, has it not worked, where can we make improvements
• um I I think that a make improvements um I I think that a lot<01:27:17.440> of<01:27:17.520><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• MY QUESTION SENATOR IS WHAT IS THE INTERSECTION IF AT ALL BETWEEN THIS BILL AND WHAT YOU UNDERSTAND TO
• APPRECIATE THIS AMENDMENT WILL ALLOW DEP TO REGULATE IN STATE PARKS IMPORTANT PLACES TO PROTECT AT THE INTERSECTION
• THEODORE ROOSEVELT ONCE SAID WE MUST PASS ON OUR NATURAL RESOURCES IMPROVED NOT IMPAIRED.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And this talent formation is where talent formation and policy intersect here in New Hampshire.
• :39.520> policy is where talent formation and policy is where talent formation and policy intersect
• intersect here in New Hampshire. intersect here in New Hampshire.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Section 27 is a modification to a definition of intersection to eliminate a distinction on divided highways
• 00:36:57.839> a<00:36:58.160> definition<00:36:58.560> of<00:36:58.800> intersection
• <00:36:59.440> to to a definition of intersection to to a definition of intersection to eliminate

Bills: HF2438

Keywords: transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school

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• I'm not sure I've seen where it intersects exactly with invasive species, but you bring up a great point
• 08.319> it to you I'm not sure I've seen where it to you I'm not sure I've seen where it intersects
• exactly<00:55:09.440> with<00:55:09.640> invasive<00:55:10.000> species intersects
• exactly with invasive species intersects exactly with invasive species but<00:55:10.440> you<

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Senate committee hearing considered HB 472 HD1 on digital identification and HB 1097 HD1 on public housing evictions, followed by HB 1325 HD3 on housing redevelopment and tenant relocation rights. HB 472 would require digital IDs to be accepted under certain conditions and allow law enforcement to use them as proof of identity; the committee heard limited testimony, then adopted a recommendation to pass with amendments, including changing “shall” to “may” and adding effective and defective dates. HB 1097 would shorten the storage period for unclaimed personal effects after a public housing eviction; the Hawaii Public Housing Authority supported the bill, while some members raised concerns about the impact on displaced families. The committee moved the bill forward with discussion of the agency’s eviction process, waitlist size, and the need to free units sooner for other applicants. HB 1325 HD3 drew extensive testimony and discussion. The bill would require developers of certain HHFDC affordable housing projects to provide displaced tenants with a right of first refusal for a comparable unit or relocation assistance, along with information, tracking, and enforcement provisions. HHFDC supported the measure but suggested amendments to require both relocation assistance and a right of first refusal, without requiring the same rent as the prior unit. Legal aid, housing advocates, community organizations, and many tenants testified in strong support, emphasizing displacement during public housing redevelopment, inadequate communication, accessibility problems, and the need for enforceable rights to return. Several tenants described confusing notices, unsuitable replacement units, and hardship for elders, disabled residents, and children. The discussion also highlighted concerns about developer compliance and the need for state-level enforcement. No final vote on HB 1325 was shown in the transcript excerpt, but the hearing included substantial questioning of the housing authority and testimony from affected residents. The committee also discussed the broader redevelopment context, including large-scale public housing demolition and replacement plans, and the potential consequences for families if relocation and return rights are not clearly enforced.

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• of the most effective ways to increase ridership, reduce household transportation costs, and also improve
• a transformative change here in Hawaii, leading to not only more people taking the bus but also improving
• c><00:41:05.040> costs<00:41:05.440> and<00:41:05.760> also<00:41:06.079> improve
• transportation c costs and also improve transportation c costs and also improve access<00:41:07.119
• improving the lives of existing riders. improving the lives of existing riders.

Bills: HB2241, HB2316, HB1566, HB1926, HB1673, HB1948, HB2602, HB1598, HB2334, HB2451, HB2243

Keywords: renewable energy, income tax credit, solar energy, wind energy, low-income households, energy policy, lead materials, drinking water, public health, water infrastructure, safety regulations, HB1566, energy efficiency, LED lighting, light-emitting diodes, fluorescent bulbs, fluorescent fixtures, compact fluorescent lamps, CFL ban, mercury-free lighting

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a bill to expand the solar energy tax credit for single-family residential properties by removing certain cap amounts and raising the adjusted gross income limits for taxpayers to elect a refund of excess credits. The Hawaii State Energy Office and Department of Taxation both said they were standing on written testimony, while industry and advocacy groups largely supported the measure. Members questioned whether the income thresholds were set appropriately, how many taxpayers would be affected at different income levels, and how many would qualify for refundable treatment; Taxation said it did not yet have the requested numbers but was preparing a fiscal estimate. A major issue raised was drafting and administration: witnesses said the bill appears to apply differently to owner-purchased systems versus third-party leased systems, and Taxation said it likely could not easily verify household income for leased systems or cross-reference different taxpayers. Discussion also covered whether the credit should remain refundable, whether credits should be limited to amounts actually expended, and whether the bill should instead be structured to keep the credit with the system owner or lessor, with concerns about equity, market effects, and possible incentives to lease rather than buy. The committee then moved to HB 2316, which would align state restrictions on lead materials in drinking water infrastructure with federal Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. The Department of Health and other supporters testified in favor, and there were no questions from the chair. Next, HB 1566 on energy efficiency would require state agencies to use energy-efficient lighting, with the Hawaii State Energy Office providing technical assistance and a compliance survey prioritized for first responder facilities; testimony from state agencies and advocates was in support, and again there were no questions. For HB 1926 on Red Hill, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, the Board of Water Supply, and multiple organizations and individuals supported funding for remediation studies, environmental monitoring, groundwater research, independent testing, and a public dashboard, with DLNR emphasizing that decades of work remain necessary even after defueling and that the bill supports ongoing university and community partnerships. The committee then heard HB 1673 on landfill units. The Department of Health initially said it was in support but later corrected the record and stated it strongly opposes the measure, saying the bill would undo protections enacted last session that keep landfills out of areas over aquifers; the Board of Water Supply also opposed repeal of those protections, while the City and County of Honolulu supported the HD1 version that leaves siting decisions to the counties. Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi and the Energy Justice Network opposed the bill, arguing the original protections should remain and that the amended version had confused commenters; supporters of the original version urged restoring it and considering additional language on ash.

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• I do on a daily basis, and implement tools that improve access to the court and the resolution of cases
• The same research also shows that similar form improvements can increase understanding and therefore
• By implementing these improvements in citation design and communication, we can create a more effective
• By implementing these improvements, we can create a more effective legal framework that benefits both
• We can always use improvements, including reducing reporting redundancy and regulatory burdens.

Bills: HB1455, HB1777, HB2101, HB2136, HB2609, HB3142, HB3552, HB3846, HB4155, HB4514, HB4879, HB4995, HB5014, HB5139, HB5228, HB5436, HCR40

Keywords: mental health, jail diversion, law enforcement, reporting requirements, criminal justice, data collection, criminal justice reform, intellectual disability, mental illness, data reporting, public safety, reporting, substance abuse, sex offender, driver's license, identification, gunshot detection, unreported gunshots, municipal police, crime investigation

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• We bring a unique faith voice to our intersectional campaigns for housing justice, protecting our immigrant
• We bring a unique faith voice to our intersectional campaigns for housing justice, protecting our immigrant

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• How much do you think steady orders would help improve the process?
• So when we get to that intersection point, my city council, city councils throughout the state, have
• How can we help you try to improve the situation?
• And so we do have an opportunity here to improve the preparedness of the California fire service.
• And so we do have an opportunity here to improve the preparedness of the California fire service.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• anything to trigger that change, and the property is still the same, they haven't changed any improvements
• anything to trigger that change, and the property is still the same, they haven't changed any improvements
• These recommendations are built on other improvements the legislature has made in recent years.
• To improve parks, to improve or construct rodeo grounds, fair grants...
• We can improve parks, improve or construct rodeo grounds, fairgrounds, event centers, plazas, or other

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• Technology has been around for a while, but it is improving, and we're closely monitoring that type of
• technology and the improvements.
• Of course, these developments underscore the importance of continuous improvement and modernization of
• And I know that enforcement is probably the biggest way you improve safety.
• I mean, I see there's opportunities for improved technology.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• penalties, but I'm looking also at the recidivism rate, the drivers of crime, and also the cross intersection
• penalties is costly without evidence that the monetary cost to taxpayers increases public safety or improves
• For people who are incarcerated, those years spent should improve their readiness to be out here in the
• I believe that we would do better if we put our efforts into improving the effectiveness of our prisons
• as places that improve, not worsen outcomes.

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• Senate Memorial 9 requesting LESC to convene a working group to study and make recommendations for improving
• This shift is intended to strengthen internal alignment, improve communication with tribes, and better
• Stakeholders have suggested regional hubs, microcredentialing, and improved data coordination as potential
• And it's just finding that intersection of how we do it, how we find the money to do it.
• They'd guide continuous improvement and convene a site-based leadership team at least twice a month,

Summary: The committee began with a presentation on the 520 Native American Language and Culture certificate, created to let proficient tribal language and culture speakers teach in K-12 schools without a bachelor’s degree. LESC staff, PED, and HED described the certificate’s statutory basis, the role of tribes and pueblos in setting proficiency standards, and ongoing challenges such as uneven MOAs, limited professional development, rural access barriers, data gaps, and retention concerns. PED said oversight of 520 is moving from the licensure bureau to the Indian Education Division, and HED reported that the tribal education technical assistance centers authorized in 2023 are still in procurement but are expected to be awarded in early 2026. A student, Alonzo Hughes, testified about how learning Tewa from 520-certified teachers helped him understand his culture and speak with elders, and members praised the program’s role in language revitalization and asked about funding, teacher pathways, and whether similar models exist in other states. Committee members then discussed several PED rule updates. Staff reviewed an adopted rule implementing HB 54 on AEDs and cardiac emergency response plans, including staff training requirements and staggered compliance dates, and a proposed rule for school nurse licensure under HB 195 that would create a three-tier system and align nurse pay with teacher pay. They also reviewed proposed changes to the Community Schools Act rule, including a full-time community school coordinator requirement, updated grant language, and broader coalition membership criteria; PED said the broader language would not conflict with the Martinez-Yazzie work. A proposed bilingual teacher rule would standardize coursework requirements, add trans-languaging and culturally relevant curriculum competencies, and allow Native American language certification applicants to demonstrate proficiency using tribal standards. In questions, members raised concerns about AEDs being present at athletic events, the need for the amended school nurse bill to move experienced nurses directly into higher levels, and whether the community schools rule’s broader coalition language could affect current education litigation. Members also asked about funding for 520 programs, teacher residency or cohort models, and how to support advanced language instruction and sustainability. PED said the Indian Education Fund and school budgets can support some of the work, but additional strategic funding and cross-training are needed. The committee also heard that New Mexico’s 520 system is unusually robust compared with other states, and members encouraged staff to present the model at national conferences. The meeting ended with the director’s report, which noted a flat budget request of $2,024,300, staff turnover including Natasha Davalos’s departure, and appreciation for the committee’s work before adjournment for the holidays.

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• from this committee is seeing where the issues that my constituents have brought to my attention intersect
• its time and where we have the greatest amount of power to make an influence in your community by improving
• Public improvement districts, which have always, I think, been authorized since, as far as I can remember
• It's about $6 million that they're looking to make energy efficiency, uh, improvements in particular
• probably never see a AAA from Moody's on our public project revolving fund until the state's overall improvement

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• We strongly support Bill 3892 because we think it's going to improve affordability and remove legacy
• Of the county, many of those areas, the reason the road improvements are needed are because of new municipal
• to work collaboratively with the author's office and this committee to address these concerns and improve
• Texas Appleseed is a nonpartisan research-driven organization working at the intersection of advocacy
• To improve the lives of Texans, um, I'm here on HB 5137.

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• comprehensive effort to obtain council and voter approval of an economic development authority and capital improvement
• authorities to hear the question and understand the dynamics because, look, we're getting a lot of improvement
• Because if you're, again, if you step back and realize there are points of intersection between socioeconomic
• Governor Abbott and the legislature have charged the commission to execute improvements to the Texas
• community officials across the state in our common efforts to fulfill the governor's directives to improve

Summary: The Senate Committee on Nominations met to consider several gubernatorial nominees and first approved a slate of nominees left pending from the March 31 agenda. The committee voted 5-0 to favorably report those nominees to the full Senate for confirmation. Public testimony was then opened and later closed, with some listed witnesses not appearing. The committee heard testimony on Jerry K. Weldon II for the Brazos River Authority Board of Directors. Senators focused on stewardship of the Brazos River, the authority’s relationship to the legislature and the public, Sunset review, water quality and nutrient runoff, impaired waterways, and possible uses of constructed wetlands for aggregate mine reclamation. Weldon emphasized collaboration, transparency, and keeping the citizens of Texas as the authority’s primary customer. Commissioner Robert Vaughn was considered for reappointment to the Texas Transportation Commission. Discussion centered on TxDOT’s management, rural funding, population growth, project delivery, and the commissioner’s role on the audit committee. Doug McCreakin was considered for the Texas Tech University Board of Regents, with questions about legislative priorities, compliance with DEI-related state law, workforce development, rural medical education, and university partnerships. Jody Giles was considered for reappointment to the University of Texas Board of Regents, and Bernadette Carrasco Coleman for reappointment to the Texas Woman’s University Board of Regents; both discussed higher education priorities, PUF funding, compliance with state law, and student support programs. John Rutherford was considered for reappointment to the Teachers Retirement System Board of Trustees, with questions about fiduciary oversight, investment understanding, and keeping the retirement system solvent. Brigadier General Michael Boyd was also considered for appointment to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission, where discussion focused on military retention, child care, spouse licensing, base infrastructure, and grant funding for Texas installations. The committee did not take final votes on these later nominees during the hearing and left them pending subject to the call of the chair.

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• partnerships, and led the way for a more cohesive, integrated. healthcare environment in Central Texas to improve
• are rapidly transforming healthcare, but many practitioners are unprepared. to use those tools to improve
• from that program as we go forward are going to be doctors really more at the forefront of these intersections
• Hospitals known as UT Health East Texas Health System to enhance educational opportunities, improve health
• nasal spray which has shown promising results in animals by clearing harmful tau protein buildup. improving

Keywords: 1184, house, all