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• So that makes it easier for the New Hampshire Autism Council to meet and access that council.
• Council. Council.
• council would be 25 members. Correct. council would be 25 members. Correct.
• is of the Quality Council.
• If uh governor's council review. All right. governor's council review. All right.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Chairman, Council members, Mike Braun from Legislative Council. I'm doing this from memory.
• Chairman, Council members, Mike Braun from Legislative Council.
• Chairman, council members, Mike Braun from Legislative Council.
• Chair, members, for the record, Cameron Toring, Council attorney, Arizona Legislative Council.
• Chairman, council members.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• It charges the council to report 2025.
• <00:08:02.720> Contracted Council uh significantly. Contracted Council uh significantly.
• <00:32:23.120> tell it the mech council members that tell it the mech council members that
• lines for the Met Council specifically? lines for the Met Council specifically?
• > is the governing body of the Met Council is the governing body of the Met Council is serves<

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard a Met Council report from Charles Carlson on high-subsidy transit route analysis required by the transportation bill. Carlson explained that the study uses per-passenger operating subsidy, compares routes by type and service day, and is intended to help providers improve cost-effectiveness while recognizing transit’s importance for access, affordability, safety, and the region’s economy. He noted that routes more than 60% above peer averages are considered the highest-subsidy tier, and that the report also estimates the cost of Metro Mobility associated with those routes. Members asked several questions about why contracted service can cost less than directly operated service, whether contracting affects wages, union membership, or service quality, and why the Met Council targets about 20% of regular route service for contracting. Carlson said contracted service can be cheaper because of lower overhead and other market factors, that the council sets minimum wage and service-quality requirements in contracts, and that customers should not notice a quality difference. He also said the 20% target is meant to balance cost-effective service, geography, and a mix of providers, and that some routes may become more cost-effective with more frequent service depending on local demand. Carlson reported that in 2024, 206 of 264 routes met guidelines, 16 were in the lowest intervention tier, 14 in the middle tier, and 28 were in the highest-subsidy tier. He said the regional share of high-subsidy service was about 4.1%, but the share varied widely by provider, with some at 0% and others much higher. He estimated that discontinuing the highest-subsidy routes would save about $23 million annually and up to $72 million in capital costs. For Metro Mobility, he said the cost associated with trips tied to high-subsidy routes rose from about $368,000 in 2023 to about $6.1 million in 2024, largely because the mix of routes triggering federally mandated paratransit service changed, especially in the Shakopee area.

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• <00:02:39.560> fund of the outdoor Heritage Council fund of the outdoor Heritage Council fund
• I think the council has done something that most other councils probably haven't done, and that's they
• having it so I've been on this Council having it so I've been on this Council for<00:04:37.400><
• 04:46.080> other<00:04:46.320> councils something that most other councils something that
• <00:39:35.720> council<00:39:36.079> is proposal before the council council is proposal

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, questions from the council?
• We agreed that the council would plan to study that.
• As a council, back to Mr. Romero's point, I think that puts the council in a tough spot.
• up for the council.
• OK, so thank you, uh, members of the council.

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• Good afternoon, members of the Council.
• Good afternoon, members of the Council.
• Any council members have questions?
• that feed into the Pension Funding Council.
• Do any of the council members have questions? Do any of the council members have questions?

Summary: The Pension Funding Council met on October 8 with introductions from council members and staff, then received a detailed presentation from the Office of the State Actuary on long-term economic assumptions and the state pension systems’ financial condition. OSA reported that the combined pension systems are currently 100% funded on a smoothed basis, with open plans above 95% funded, and that legacy Plan 1 systems remain on a path toward full funding under current policy. The actuaries recommended updating assumptions to 3% inflation, 3.5% general salary growth, and a 7.25% investment return, while keeping Plan 1 membership growth at 1%. They also explained asset smoothing, the role of recent strong investment returns, and the expected budget impacts of the recommended changes. Representatives from the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council and the State Investment Board offered supporting perspectives, generally describing the assumptions as reasonable and consistent with their own outlooks. The council also heard an overview of the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program (WACares) from DSHS and OSA. Program staff described the program’s social insurance structure, premium collection, benefit eligibility, and upcoming implementation milestones. OSA reported that the program’s first actuarial valuation showed a positive actuarial balance under the base scenario and recommended no change to the current 0.58% premium rate during the program’s early learning phase, noting that future changes would depend on experience and the program’s risk-management framework. OSA also said the recommendation would remain the same regardless of the outcome of the pending ballot measure affecting investment options. During public comment, a representative of the Washington State School Retirees Association urged continued work on Plan 1 funding and related legislation, while the Association of Washington Cities cautioned against increasing pension assumptions in a way that could raise future employer costs and reduce flexibility for current local government services. In action, the council adopted a motion to maintain the current long-term economic assumptions by a 4-2 vote, adopted the recommendation to keep the WACares premium rate at 0.58% by a 6-0 vote, and then elected Katie Chapman as council chair by unanimous vote. The meeting then adjourned.

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• So by Ledge Council. Any further discussion on that? Yes, Mr. By Legislative Council.
• Chairman, Council members, Mike Braun from Legislative Council. I'm doing this from memory.
• Chairman, Council members... Mr. Chairman, council members, Mike Braun from Legislative Council.
• Chair, members, for the record, Cameron Toring, Council Attorney, Arizona Legislative Council.
• Council for that legislature.

Summary: The committee met to review and adopt Legislative Council ballot measure analyses, with members repeatedly reminded that the hearing was limited to the accuracy, clarity, and impartiality of the summaries and not the merits of the underlying proposals. Steve Premack explained the statutory role of the analyses in the publicity pamphlet, and staff presented draft language for several measures. The committee considered and voted on multiple amendments, often debating whether proposed wording was clearer or instead crossed into advocacy or added unnecessary legal detail. For SCR 1004, members debated amendments to more closely mirror the measure’s text and to add language about electric vehicles and mileage, but several proposed changes were rejected. The analysis was ultimately adopted by an 8-6 roll call. HCR 2021 was then adopted without amendment by the same 8-6 margin. For HCR 2055, members debated whether the summary should say the Department of Homeland Security must “do everything” or “use all lawful means available,” and whether to add language about cartels acting “individually or collectively”; both amendments were rejected and the analysis was adopted 8-6. The committee next took up SCR 1004 on photo enforcement systems, where members proposed amendments to clarify that the measure would apply to red light cameras, to add “thereafter” regarding recurring voter approval, and to specify that approval would occur at the general election; those amendments failed, and the analysis was adopted 8-6. On SCR 1032, dealing with instructional expenses and classroom site fund reductions, members debated adding a definition of the Classroom Site Fund and spelling out the waiver process in more detail; both amendments failed, and the analysis was adopted 8-6. Finally, on HCR 2001 regarding citizenship identification and early voting, members rejected amendments that would have added background on current law, clarified that mail voting would be affected, added severability and revenue-source language, and struck the measure’s short title; the discussion was lengthy and at times contentious, but the transcript ends before a final roll-call vote on that measure is shown.

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• So, council decides which programs— So, council decides which programs to open annually.
• It's managed at the California Arts Council.
• of the California Arts Council.
• The California Arts Council truly...
• Al Austin with AFSCME Council 57.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The subcommittee heard a budget item on vehicle license fee backfill funding, where the Department of Finance said the administration was not proposing the requested $119 million for San Mateo County, Alpine, and Mono, arguing the payment is discretionary and that existing excess ERAF formulas should remain unchanged. Senator Becker and former Senator Jackie Speier testified that the money is owed under the VLF swap arrangement and that San Mateo County faces major service cuts without the backfill; Senator Cabaldon raised broader policy questions about county boundaries and the structure of the formula. The chair held the item open after public comment. The committee then reviewed Secretary of State budget proposals. The department requested funding for SB 851 implementation, including additional duties related to election litigation notice, voting system standards, and vendor reporting, with $1.1 million General Fund in 2026-27 and $807,000 ongoing for four positions and software. Members asked about election security, federal HAVA funding, staffing, and implementation timing; the department said current federal funds are expected to run out in 2027-28 and that it hopes to hire quickly once funded. The item was held open. The Secretary of State also presented the Cal Access Replacement System (CARS), seeking $11.8 million General Fund to finish the project and begin operations, and the notary automation replacement project, seeking $9.795 million in Business Fees Fund for continued development of the outdated notary system. Members focused on project delays, stakeholder input, and whether the funding requests matched prior plans; the department said both projects were still on their original funding tracks but had shifted timelines due to planning needs and election-related workload. Both items were held open. CalVet presented its department overview and then discussed the new 240-bed skilled nursing facility at Yountville, which is nearing completion and will replace the aging Holderman Hospital building. Members asked about the future of Holderman, other campus capital projects, and a payroll/fringe-benefit issue affecting some employees; CalVet said Holderman will continue to house some functions, the roofing and steam projects remain in progress, and the tax issue has been addressed with new procedures and repayment arrangements. The committee also discussed eliminating vacant positions under Control Section 4.12, with CalVet saying the positions were long-vacant CNA and related jobs and the LAO noting the Legislature had not concurred; Senator Cabaldon said he had no objection, and the item was held open. Finally, the California Arts Council gave an overview of its work and its cultural districts program, describing grants and technical assistance in all 58 counties and citing examples of local impact. Senator Smallwood-Cuevas strongly supported additional funding, including a proposed $50 million General Fund investment and a $10 million carve-out for cultural districts, arguing the program supports economic development, preservation, and community identity; council staff said the program is currently unfunded and has only been able to designate a fraction of applicants. Senator Cabaldon noted that many parts of the state still lack cultural districts and urged broader geographic representation. The item was informational and no vote was taken.

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• Next is the Family Care Councils. Next is the Family Care Councils.
• The family care councils is I come from the nursing home profession, right?
• I want to go to the statewide council.
• One, I want to know how many members we are trying to put on that council.
• You just recently mentioned two councils have applied. Can you say which two councils those are?

Summary: The Human Services Subcommittee met to receive an update from the new director of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities on implementation of House Bill 1103. The director said APD is working to update the funding algorithm through a contracted study due November 15, 2025, expand transparency on its website, launch an online crisis application by the end of 2025, improve client choice in qualified organizations and waiver support coordinators, and coordinate with AHCA on the managed care pilot and Florida HealthFinder listings for APD providers. He also said APD is working on family resource materials, a monthly newsletter, and stronger transition planning with DCF. Members asked about whether the new algorithm would include transportation and what services might change, but the director said the replacement model is still being developed and any new methodology would be implemented through rulemaking. Questions also focused on Family Care Councils, including the statewide council’s membership and appointment process; the director said the statute sets the process and APD is helping councils recruit and organize. On transparency, members praised the website improvements and asked for more interactive data tools. The director said APD would consider suggestions and continue expanding public reporting. The committee also discussed eligibility and waiver notices, including concerns about outdated language in APD letters and how autism cases are reviewed. The director said clinicians and behavioral analysts review cases and asked to see the specific letter. On the pre-enrollment list, the chair asked about the wait list, and the director said APD recently sent 5,612 service offers to people on the list and is working to better distinguish those who truly need services from those who do not. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.

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• State Council on disabilities. State Council on Developmental<00:08:42.640> Disabilities.
• Karen Glasser for State Council GM758.
• <00:16:53.279> on have Dainty Baladis of Council on have Dainty Baladis of Council on Developmental
• council on developmental disabilities. council on developmental disabilities.
• > on<00:18:39.200> Developmental Barlo, State Council on Developmental Barlo, State Council

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services Committee heard and considered a series of gubernatorial nominations and reappointments, primarily to the Hawaii Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances, the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation board, the Commission on Fatherhood, and the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive across the measures. The Department of Health repeatedly testified in support of the drug and controlled substances nominees, and several nominees and supporters emphasized experience in public health, rural health access, disability advocacy, family services, and elder affairs. Some nominees were not present live but had submitted written answers, which the chair noted had been posted online. For the developmental disabilities nominations, testimony highlighted lived experience and representation from neighbor islands, with supporters saying the nominees would bring valuable perspectives and help strengthen services and advocacy. For the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation nominations, testimony stressed rural health, system collaboration, and broad community and hospital experience. The Commission on Fatherhood nominee said he wanted to advocate for fathers and be a voice for them, and supporters from Maui Family Support Services backed that nomination. The elder affairs nominee also received support from caregiver and aging-related organizations. At the end of the hearing, the committee moved to advise and consent on the nominations it had heard, and each recommendation was adopted by the members present. The chair noted that all members were present for the votes, and the meeting concluded with congratulations to the nominees and adjournment.

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• Good morning, council members. Mr.
• We have brought this to council for review and recommendation this morning.
• We also have four exhibits that have been prepared for council review.
• This council awarded planning and design phase.
• Thank you so much, Chair Guillen and members of the council.

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• And of course, this art sounds of the Heritage Council program.
• Also served on the Arts and Culture Heritage Council.
• City Council.
• The assistant director before the Start Sands Council, the Start Council, follows the open meeting law
• And so is this council by giving them the money to do it.

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• Uh,<00:10:22.880> Council. Uh, Council. Uh, Council.
• I think that the 2.2% were the Indian Affairs Council and the Asian Pacific Affairs Council.
• But no one's been able to articulate that the Asian Pacific Council nor the Indian Affairs Council, their
• I think that the 2.2% were the Indian Affairs Council and the Asian Pacific Affairs Council.
• As a former city council<00:56:53.120> member, council member, council member, you<00:56:54.560

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Certainly, when it comes to UN Security Council reform, it is very complex.
• Security Council Resolution 1701 is fully enforced?
• We have a strong ally in the Security Council. Israel is a key ally.
• He invoked the UN snapback mechanism in the UN Security Council Resolution 2231.
• Security Council. That is the responsibility of the U.N. Security Council.

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• <00:08:17.480> would transit operation by the council would transit operation by the council
• <00:09:26.680> to directs the Metropolitan Council to directs the Metropolitan Council to
• Chanhassen City Council. Chanhassen City Council.
• council member in the city of Plymouth. council member in the city of Plymouth.
• Met Council, Mr. Chair. Met Council, Mr. Chair.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• director on the council. director on the council.
• Council staff. I'm excited to be here. Council staff. I'm excited to be here.
• <00:08:02.080> Um Heritage Council. There's 12 members. Um Heritage Council.
• Council reviews the proposals.
• the council and the legislature

Keywords: 1183, house

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• big picture um all theard Sam's Council big picture um all theard Sam's Council meetings<00:02:53.000
• <00:05:22.639> um lard Sam's outdoor Heritage Council um lard Sam's outdoor Heritage Council
• purposes those conditions the council purposes those conditions the council has<00:19:40.159>
• <00:19:52.720> doesn't of the funds so the the council doesn't of the funds so the the council
• don't have to come back to the council don't have to come back to the council to<00:20:05.000>

Bills: HF1250

Keywords: outdoor heritage, land acquisition, wildlife management, conservation easements, environmental restoration, 1183, house

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• We're going to begin our Legislative Council meeting today, the first meeting of our interim work.
• And then, by policy, I'm required to report to the Council on the use of Chambers.
• Lastly, my recommendation for the next Council meeting, at which the Council will review the work plans
• A couple of things I wanted to raise. to just add for the benefit of the Council.
• Other issues before the council? We do. Seeing none, we are adjourned.

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• This is relating to burial councils and decreases the size of the island burial council from 9 to 7.
• This is relating to burial councils and decreases the size of the island burial council from 9 to 7.
• This is relating to burial councils and decreases the size of the island burial council from 9 to 7.
• This is relating to burial councils and decreases the size of the island burial council from 9 to 7.
• This is relating to burial councils and decreases the size of the island burial council from 9 to 7.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee held a decision-making-only agenda and voted on a series of bills, mostly following the chair’s recommendations. Measures passed unamended included SB 1202 on allowing campaign funds for child care and dependent care costs, SB 30 requiring all moped drivers to wear helmets, SB 55 requiring state administrative rules to be posted in a digitally accessible and searchable format, SB 106 on pedestrian conduct more than 200 feet from a crosswalk, SB 344 requiring helmets for skateboard users under 16, SB 849 increasing penalties for harming native species, SB 1337 clarifying Stadium Authority quorum rules, and SB 268 reducing the size of island burial councils and removing certain membership requirements. SB 1511, which prohibits vessels longer than 75 feet from entering Honay Bay, was also adopted, though the transcript includes some inconsistent wording about whether it was amended. Several bills were approved with amendments. SB 1048 on solicitation of funds from the public was amended to remove a ministerial exception and to require certain charitable organizations and fundraising platforms to file written contracts with the Department before commencing solicitations. SB 109 was amended so that, in specified circumstances, the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi version of a law would be binding when the law was originally drafted in English, translated into Hawaiian, and later amended. SB 66 on county building permits was amended to add a bad date, April 23, 2057. SB 1312, deferred to the 10 o’clock agenda, clarified that “profits from prostitution” includes money or property received from prostitution proceeds even if characterized as reimbursement or debt repayment; it was also passed with amendments. The committee also adopted a recommendation to pass SB 55 and other measures with the noted excused absences of Senator Gabbard and, at times, other members. Throughout the meeting, no major opposition was recorded beyond one member voting no or with reservations on some bills, and the chair repeatedly announced that the recommendations had been adopted. The meeting concluded after the 10 o’clock agenda, with notice that the committee would meet upstairs for later agendas with WHAM.

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• <00:46:30.920> spends Council and then the Met Council spends Council and then the Met Council
• million sitting out in the Met Council million sitting out in the Met Council that<00:47:02.640>
• On October 1st, the Crystal City Council approved the Blue Line 5-2.
• On October 1st, the Crystal City Council approved the Blue Line 5-2.
• On October 1st, the Crystal City Council approved the Blue Line 5-2.

Keywords: 1183, house