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• already exists, and our goal with that is foundationally that if we, you know, if you're crossing a bridge
• already exists, and our goal with that is foundationally that if we, you know, if you're crossing a bridge
• already exists, and our goal with that is foundationally that if we, you know, if you're crossing a bridge
• So I'd like to move the author's amendment. bridge out as you go past it and say bridge out as you go
• And I guess when you talked about the scorched-earth policy that's happened, you know, burning the bridge

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> just 2 years ago with the Key Bridge just 2 years ago with the Key Bridge disaster.<01:11:56.120
• When that bridge collapsed, it disaster.
• The Route 50 bridge is aging. Um, it has a history of getting stuck in the up position.
• or adding another bridge to add two lanes is well over a hundred million dollars.
• or adding another replacing two bridge or adding another bridge<01:21:34.440><c> to</c><01:21:34.600

Keywords: House streaming session for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 957, house, all

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• tailored towards water needs in that area to help them address that gap that they had to be able to then bridge
• tailored towards water needs in that area to help them address that gap that they had to be able to then bridge
• So it was very much a decoupling provision, and this was supposed to serve as kind of a bridge.

Summary: The House Appropriations and Finance Committee heard Senate Bill 273 and Senate Bill 274 and first adopted an amendment combining the two measures into one appropriations bill. Staff explained that SB 273 was a response to House Bill 9 and would provide temporary funding to Torrance, Otero, and Cibola counties to offset losses tied to prison facility closures or reduced operations, while SB 274 funded several executive priorities including aging and long-term services, DOT raises, PED school improvement activities, compensation for the Pueblo of Zia regarding use of the Zia symbol, and CYFD-related needs. Committee members asked about the Cibola prisoner transport costs, the tribal inmate arrangements, the Zia symbol payment, and whether the county aid would help preserve jobs and operations. The committee then adopted a series of amendments. The first reduced SB 273 to FY27-only funding rather than spanning FY27 and FY28, with Otero’s appropriation largely unchanged because it is needed up front. A second amendment corrected the distribution language from one-twenty-fourth to one-twelfth, and a third voice amendment, based on additional data from Representative Lord, increased Torrance-related amounts and added a prisoner transport appropriation for Torrance County. Members noted the changes were intended to better match current data and allow the legislature to revisit FY28 needs later if necessary. After limited public comment from Representative Lord, who said she had corrected the Torrance numbers using clerk-provided data, the committee voted to do pass the Senate Finance Committee substitute for SB 273 as amended three times. The motion passed without opposition, and the committee adjourned.

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• Bridges. Bright. Carson. Catlin. Cutter. Danielson. Exum. Good morning, sir. Frizell. Gonzales.
• &gt; Zamora<00:20:54.400><c> Wilson,</c> &gt;&gt; Zamora Wilson, &gt;&gt; Zamora Wilson, &gt;&gt; Bridges
• Senator Bridges. Thank you, Mr. President.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, and suspended Senate Rule 1B to allow Senator Sullivan’s granddaughter, daughter, and wife to lead the chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Senate then approved the January 26, 2026 journal as corrected and received routine administrative notices, including that several bills and resolutions were correctly engrossed or revised. Members made a series of announcements and personal privilege remarks recognizing guests and upcoming events. The chamber welcomed representatives from Summit Stone Health Partners, who were praised for their behavioral health and crisis services in Northern Colorado, including crisis intervention, detox, outpatient treatment, mobile crisis response, and peer support. Senators also highlighted an upcoming higher education reception, a Forest Health Council breakfast, a State Affairs Committee hearing on Senate Bill 4, and a Colorado Airport Operators Association reception. Additional announcements noted that the Joint Budget Committee would meet on supplemental budget requests from the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, and that the Joint Health and Human Services Committee would hold its SMART Act hearing after adjournment. Senator Bridges promoted the Great Colorado Payback and National Unclaimed Property Day. The Senate then adopted a motion to recess until 11 a.m. later that day.

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• , we each have our own unique perspectives and challenges, but when we collaborate, when we build bridges
• , we each have our own unique perspectives and challenges, but when we collaborate, when we build bridges
• The CBP forward operating bases on the nation, checkpoints, vehicle barriers, integrated bridge towers

Summary: The joint protocol session for the 31st Annual Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day opened with a blessing, presentation of the colors, the national anthem, and the Pledge of Allegiance. House Speaker Steve Montenegro and Senate President Warren Petersen welcomed tribal leaders and emphasized the importance of government-to-government collaboration, tribal sovereignty, and continued partnership on issues affecting Arizona. The main address was delivered by Fort Mojave Indian Tribe Chairman Timothy Williams, who focused on water, sovereignty, economic development, and border issues. He warned that Colorado River negotiations and the expiration of interim guidelines require tribes to be included in any future water-management framework, noting that Arizona tribes hold senior federally recognized water rights. He also highlighted tribal economic enterprises, schools, jobs, and public services funded by tribal revenue, and urged the Legislature to consult tribes on any water agreement. Tohono O'odham Nation Chairman Verlin Jose spoke about the Nation’s size, its role as a major employer, and the need for unity in the face of federal policy changes and cuts. He stressed border security on tribal lands, saying the Nation has spent millions annually on border-related efforts and has seen success through cooperative agreements without a fixed wall. He also emphasized water conservation, the importance of the Colorado River and CAP, and the economic benefits of tribal gaming, which he said has contributed billions to Arizona’s state and local governments while supporting tribal infrastructure and services. The session concluded with an introduction for a poetry reading by Dr. Laura Tohi of the Navajo Nation; no votes or legislative actions were taken.

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• We do have some collaboration agreements with other states that can bridge over, but for our state, all
• So each individual will be evaluated on an individual basis. states that that can bridge over but for
• states that that can bridge over but for our<00:03:19.400><c> state</c><00:03:20.400><c> all</c><00:

Keywords: Roll Call 00:20 Discussion on HB 303 00:45 Vote on HB 303 04:41 Discussion on HB 305 05:32 Vote on HB 305 08:34, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Health Services met with a quorum and heard House Bill 303 first. Representative Steve Bratcher explained that the bill would let U.S. military members with medical training transition that experience into Kentucky health-care credentials more quickly. Schools and colleges would evaluate military curricula on an individual basis, identify gaps, and allow those gaps to be filled with additional classes or clinical time before the person sits for the required exam. The bill was described as applying broadly across medical fields, not just nursing, and it would not waive testing or standards. Senators asked whether the process would compare credentials across states and whether the bill covered only U.S. military service; Bratcher said evaluations would be individualized and the bill was primarily for those who served in the U.S. military. HB 303 received an 11-0 favorable vote. The committee then took up House Bill 305, presented by Representative Ken Fleming. He said the committee substitute would expand an existing health-care workforce award program to include dietitians and physician assistants, clarify that certain EMS-related services may be owned or operated by a hospital rather than only owned by one, and provide more flexibility around licensing timelines after a certificate of need is issued by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services. After a motion and second, the committee voted unanimously to amend and pass HB 305 with favorable expression. A title amendment was also adopted unanimously. Before adjournment, the chair noted that the next regular meeting was scheduled for March 12 and warned that a special-called meeting might be needed the following Monday because of bills arriving from the House. No further business was taken up, and the committee adjourned.

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• Woodward's question. that would help bridge that? that would help bridge that?
• We need to bridge the gap here and allow students and families to be able to utilize the tools that are
• We need to bridge the gap here and allow We need to bridge the gap here and allow students<01:03:03.760
• How do we bridge that gap? interaction. The child needs to see interaction.
• How<01:11:49.520><c> do</c><01:11:49.679><c> we</c><01:11:49.840><c> bridge</c><01:11:50.080><c> that

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• . $3 million for Department of Transportation on line 129, major local bridge replacement program. $11
• replacement. $1.8 million on line 131, port development assistance program. $9.165 million for local bridge
• replacement. $1.8 million on line 131, port development assistance program. $9.165 million for local bridge
• /c><00:53:12.160><c> and</c><00:53:12.400><c> roads</c><00:53:12.720><c> and</c><00:53:12.880><c> bridges
• </c> the necessities and roads and bridges the necessities and roads and bridges and<00:53:13.440><c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We had some narrow bridges.
• So those bridges already and the drag.
• We had some narrow bridges. So bikes. We had some narrow bridges.
• </c> our clubs up north have put in bridges our clubs up north have put in bridges that<04:00:43.680>
• instead of a 60,000-pound bridge."

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up HB 163FN, dealing with requiring current, verifiable evidence of a species’ presence before land-use restrictions are imposed for habitat protection. Members discussed an amendment that had been worked on with agencies and stakeholder groups. Fish and Game testified that, while the amendment improved the bill, the agency still opposed it because of concerns about citizen science, how the proposal would apply to public versus private property, and how the transition to DES would work. Representative Darby argued the amendment was ambiguous, lacked a full hearing, and did not clearly address record verification or private-property access issues. The amendment passed 8-7, and the committee then voted OTPA 8-7, with a minority report noted. The committee then moved to HB 1752FN, which would create a chain of custody for timber and carbon credits. Representative Davis presented an amendment saying it would help law enforcement investigate timber theft and add transparency to New Hampshire’s carbon registry by identifying buyers of carbon credits. Supporters said the change would impose little burden and align with practices in other states. Opponents, including Representative Darby, Representative Vale, and the state forester from DNCR, said the carbon market is complex, the amendment was not fully vetted, and a hearing with all stakeholders was needed; they also raised fiscal-note concerns. The amendment passed 8-7, and the committee then voted OTPA 8-7, again with a minority report. Finally, the committee opened a hearing on HB 1019, which would add an active water treatment professional to the state water well board. Representative Peter Petrino and Representative Wendy Thomas said the board should include expertise on contamination risks and treatment technologies, citing concerns about arsenic, radon, and PFAS in private wells. The chairman of the Water Well Board testified in opposition to the bill as drafted, saying the board supports the general idea of licensing water filtration work but does not currently have authority or rules to oversee that field and believes the proposal would put “the cart before the horse.” Members questioned whether the board’s current mandate even covers filtration systems, and the discussion ended with those concerns unresolved.

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• Stable coins are also being used as a bridge between traditional finance and crypto.
• > and</c><00:32:20.720><c> onchain</c> bridge between traditional and onchain bridge between traditional
• </c><01:36:03.440><c> the</c> uh our commercial goal is to bridge the uh our commercial goal is to bridge
• Uh, so this is the way we are bridging this gap between TradFi and DeFi.
• </c> ways to represent how we are bridging ways to represent how we are bridging this<01:45:32.800><c

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Stable Token Study Commission held its first regular meeting, welcomed all remaining appointed members, and completed brief introductions from legislators and agency designees. The chair outlined the commission’s plan to use the first part of the enabling legislation as a “level-setting” discussion, focusing this meeting on the basics of blockchain, the current landscape for stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets, and leaving blockchain-based trust for a later meeting. No votes were taken. The main presentation came from Deanna Bario Zales of the Global Blockchain Business Council, who described stablecoins as increasingly converging toward fiat-backed or asset-backed models, with algorithmic designs viewed more cautiously. She said stablecoins are being used for payments, remittances, DeFi activity, cross-border transfers, retail use in high-inflation markets, and treasury functions, while noting risks such as peg instability, reserve transparency, counterparty and network risk, and possible capital flight from weaker banking systems. She cited growth in supply, wallet activity, and transfer volume, and said U.S.-pegged stablecoins dominate the market, with USDT and USDC leading. Zales also discussed tokenized real-world assets, describing them as digital representations of physical assets that can enable fractional ownership, liquidity, and faster settlement. She said the market is growing quickly, with institutional participation from firms such as BlackRock and Franklin Templeton, and projected continued expansion. She closed with an overview of regulatory developments, emphasizing the new U.S. stablecoin framework under the Genius Act, the proposed Clarity Act, OCC guidance, and similar regimes in the EU, UK, UAE, Singapore, Japan, and elsewhere, all of which she said are shaping compliance requirements and market development.

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• that leads into Moorhead, so we say, just a bridge away.
• that leads into Morehead so the bridge that leads into Morehead so we<00:35:15.839><c> say</c><00:35
• :16.079><c> just</c><00:35:16.240><c> a</c><00:35:16.400><c> bridge</c><00:35:16.680><c> away</c><00:
• 35:17.520><c> so</c><00:35:17.720><c> it's</c><00:35:17.880><c> hand</c> we say just a bridge away so
• it's hand we say just a bridge away so it's hand toand<00:35:18.520><c> competition</c><00:35:19.040

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Senator Bridges. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Bridges. Bridges.
• Senator Bridges. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Bridges. Bridges. Carson. Carson. Carson. Bazel. Bazel. Bazel.
• </c> Senator<06:06:38.880><c> Bridges.

Keywords: 981, all

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• We had some narrow bridges.
• So those bridges already and the drag.
• We had some narrow bridges. So bikes. We had some narrow bridges.
• </c> our clubs up north have put in bridges our clubs up north have put in bridges that<04:00:43.680>
• instead of a 60,000-pound bridge."

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• How we bridged our divides and day.
• </c> bridges, schools, hospitals. bridges, schools, hospitals.
• ><c> Selma,</c> Place Edund Pettis Bridge, Selma, Place Edund Pettis Bridge, Selma, Alabama.
• How they were beaten die on that bridge.
• That's why at the Edund Pettis Bridge.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, September 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• </c><00:28:20.240><c> We</c> bridges, definitely the volcanoes.
• We bridges, definitely the volcanoes.
• </c><00:36:45.520><c> to</c> retrofit retrofit singing bridge to retrofit retrofit singing bridge to
• </c><00:36:54.160><c> to</c> crit criticality of the DPW bridge to crit criticality of the DPW bridge
• That'll take the load when the Singing Bridge is being repaired.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Public Safety held an informational briefing on hazard mitigation planning and recent tsunami and wildfire threats. Chair Dela Buladi opened by framing the meeting around the need for iterative disaster planning and lessons learned from events such as the Lahaina wildfires, the Puna Coast earthquake/tsunami, and recent wildfire activity. The committee heard first from Hawaii County Civil Defense Administrator Tomage Magno, who explained the federal and local hazard mitigation planning process, including the requirement for an active five-year mitigation plan to qualify for federal disaster funds. He described the plan as a living document built from prior plans, public and agency outreach, risk and capability assessments, and ongoing updates, with county departments, state agencies, and subject matter experts participating in the process. Magno outlined several FEMA-related mitigation funding programs, including flood mitigation assistance, post-fire assistance, pre-disaster mitigation, revolving loan funds, and dam safety grants. He emphasized that the Hawaii County plan was recently approved by FEMA, that the county council approves the plan, and that the county reviews it annually with a formal revision process beginning in the fourth year. Members asked about how the plan tracks project status, how priorities and funding changes are handled, and whether federal funding programs might be affected by HR1; Magno said the county is proceeding on the assumption that funding will remain available and noted some sources have been reestablished. He also said the county encourages council participation in meetings and planning. Department of Transportation Director Ed Sniffen then addressed the committee on DOT’s response to a recent tsunami threat, saying the agency had about four hours to prepare before the first wave arrival and was focused on its own operational response rather than the broader statewide planning process. In response to questions, he stated that FHWA funds cannot be used for evacuation routes, which is why prior legislative funding was important. Members also discussed specific mitigation projects such as fire breaks, bridge retrofits, and the Singing Bridge, with DOT noting that work is underway and that a replacement bridge upstream is being planned to carry traffic during repairs. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the informational briefing.

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• has met and reports Senate Bill 261 should pass to Rules, an act relating to pedestrian swinging bridges
• seeing movies that have Kentucky and seeing movies that have Kentucky Kentucky Kentucky uh uh uh bridges
• </c> bridges and rivers and folks in them. bridges and rivers and folks in them.
• Senate Bill 261, an act relating to pedestrian swinging bridges, Senator Stivers.
• It is permissible, it's not a bridges.

Bills: SB141, SB124, SB56, SJR116, SB94, SB37, SB127, SB197, SB66, SB70, SB133, SB160, SB214, SB312, SB52, SJR62, SJR75

Keywords: legal advertisements, tax rates, public hearings, transparency, local government, sick leave, education, teacher retirement, benefits, employee compensation, Medicaid, nonopioid analgesics, pain management, health care regulation, utilization controls, physician shortage, health care access, medically underserved areas, medical education, workforce development

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• Since our last Since our last briefing in March, Cal OES has finalized a bridge contract to continue
• We do not oppose the funding for the bridge contract, which is intended to transition the state to a
• However, we note that OES signed the bridge contract before the Legislature affirmatively endorsed the
• further action is taken toward a disruptive, time-consuming, and expensive change, including the bridge
• Pause the interim bridge contract, do the independent third-party audit, and you’ll see that the $450

Summary: Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 heard the Governor’s May Revision proposals for the judicial branch, the Board of State and Community Corrections, the Department of Justice, and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The Legislative Analyst’s Office opened with a warning that the state budget remains structurally imbalanced and urged the Legislature to avoid new ongoing spending unless offset by reductions elsewhere. In the judicial branch discussion, the Judicial Council highlighted language access funding, appellate court security, a backfill for the state court facilities construction fund, and an extension of the lactation room mandate; Finance supported most items but suggested reporting language on interpreter costs and reducing the General Fund backfill. Members raised concerns about judicial vacancies, long-term salary freezes, remote hearings, and the lack of progress on court staffing in some counties. For the Board of State and Community Corrections, the administration proposed $10 million one-time each for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People grant program and a human trafficking vertical prosecution grant program. The LAO said both should be weighed against other priorities and suggested the Legislature consider whether the Tribal Nations Grant Fund could support MMIP work, while Finance said it preferred General Fund support and wanted more review before any fund swap. Members strongly supported MMIP funding and asked whether ongoing support would be considered. On the human trafficking grant, Finance said BSC was a good fit because of its grant administration experience and prior vertical prosecution work, while legislators asked why the program was not placed with the Office of Emergency Services as originally contemplated in prior legislation. The Department of Justice presented antitrust litigation funding, Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse staffing, completion of organized retail criminal enterprise cases, and trailer bill language for a continuous appropriation from the Victims of Consumer Fraud Restitution Fund. The LAO supported the antitrust account use but questioned the Unfair Competition Law Fund’s ability to cover the full request without General Fund repayment, and recommended against a continuous appropriation for the restitution fund in favor of a more limited mechanism with legislative oversight. Finance said the fund would remain solvent and defended the continuous appropriation as necessary to pay victims promptly. In the CDCR portion, the largest discussion centered on the Boston Consulting Group efficiency review and sharply reduced savings estimates; LAO said the department had not fully explained the proposed position eliminations or future $100 million savings target, while Finance said the work reflected deeper analysis and ongoing efforts to find savings. Members repeatedly pressed CDCR and Finance on the gap between earlier promised savings and the revised figures. CDCR also outlined population projections showing continued declines in prison and parole populations, while LAO again urged the state to close an additional prison to save ongoing costs. The department then walked through several May Revision items, including workers’ compensation funding, a Corcoran honor housing dorm, incarcerated firefighter pay implementation, an incarcerated menopause program, mental health receiver staffing, mental health resource teams and crisis intervention teams, medical classification staffing changes, and AI note-taking for the electronic health record. LAO generally recommended limiting-term funding and more reporting for many of these proposals, while Finance defended them as necessary ongoing investments or court-ordered obligations. Members questioned the cost of workers’ compensation, the need for more prison closures, the lack of funding for women’s facility violence prevention, and the timing and transparency of the BCG savings process. No votes were taken.

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• Since our last briefing in March, Cal OES has finalized a bridge contract to continue operations until
• We do not oppose the funding for the bridge contract, which is intended to transition the state to a
• However, we note that OES signed the bridge contract before the Legislature affirmatively endorsed the
• project is concerning, but again, we do not oppose the use of funds primarily because we see the bridge
• Pause the interim bridge contract, do the independent third-party audit, and you'll see that the $450

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• remaining, and looking at the actual pavement conditions of Sturgeon Lake Road on either side of the bridge
• either<00:57:41.520><c> side</c><00:57:41.800><c> of</c><00:57:41.880><c> the</c><00:57:41.960><c> bridge
• ,</c><00:57:42.760><c> they</c><00:57:42.960><c> are</c> either side of the bridge, they are either side
• ,</c><00:59:02.760><c> and</c><00:59:02.840><c> so</c> is a major span of the bridge, and so is a major
• span of the bridge, and so I'm<00:59:03.040><c> not</c><00:59:03.200><c> sure</c><00:59:03.280><c> if

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So he was able to negotiate movement over a bridge there now.
• I think it's called the Friendship Bridge between the two countries.
• :49.280><c> a</c> negotiate um movement uh over there's a negotiate um movement uh over there's a bridge
• I think it's called bridge there now.
• </c><00:04:53.199><c> um</c> the it's the friendship bridge um the it's the friendship bridge um between

Keywords: 1183, house