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• There's no space if you break down. There's no space for safe merging and weaving.
• So you just create space for folks to get on and off.
• Did we consider using the light rail space?
• You would still need to build the sort of facilities to get up to that space and use that space even
• Would they be saying you don't need more space?

Keywords: 907, all

Summary: The committee first received an informational update on the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project from Carly Francis and Travis Brower. They described the project’s purpose as improving seismic resilience, safety, freight movement, transit, and bicycle/pedestrian access across the Columbia River, and said the updated cost estimate is $13.2 billion to $14.4 billion for the full corridor. They explained the increase from the 2022 estimate as driven by construction inflation, a more conservative inflation curve, schedule delays, more detailed engineering, and risk modeling. They also outlined the funding plan, including $2.1 billion in federal funds, $1 billion each from Oregon and Washington, and $1.5 billion in projected toll revenue, and said they are working to obligate federal funds by the end of September. The panel described a first funded phase that would include the bridge, highway connections, tolling infrastructure, bridge removal, and transit design, with light rail to Vancouver still intended but dependent on additional funding. Members questioned the risk of losing federal transit funds, whether bridge design decisions were being made with legislative input, and whether the space reserved for light rail could be used for buses if transit funding does not materialize. The committee then heard testimony on maintaining Oregon’s existing roads and bridges from representatives of Knife River, the Asphalt Pavement Association of Oregon, and CRH. Witnesses said pavement and bridge preservation is severely underfunded, with ODOT needing about $400 million per year for pavement preservation but receiving roughly $100 million annually. They showed examples of deteriorating highways such as U.S. 97 and I-84 and argued that delaying maintenance leads to much higher reconstruction costs, more safety risks, and higher user costs. Knife River described layoffs and reduced work in Oregon because of limited preservation funding, while witnesses also said rising wages, equipment costs, fuel, and permitting delays are increasing project costs. Committee members asked about the role of prevailing wage, diesel equipment, hauling distances, and whether preservation work could be prioritized more effectively. Finally, economist Joe Cortright presented on recent ODOT megaproject cost overruns. He said Oregon has experienced persistent overruns driven by overly optimistic revenue forecasts, heavy reliance on debt, consultant costs, inflation above forecast, and projects that have become much larger in scope than originally presented. He cited major increases in the Interstate Bridge, Rose Quarter, and Abernathy Bridge projects and argued that some designs are far wider and more expensive than necessary. Cortright said better accountability, clearer priorities, and more disciplined project sizing are needed, and committee members pressed him on why agencies proceed with larger designs even when consultants recommend narrower, less expensive alternatives.

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• Our efforts, sadly, in the information space have not been very effective.
• It is in U.S. national interest to keep the student pipeline open.
• I would just add one other point, which is our online spaces.
• They're open for business.
• through SOUTHCOM or in the foreign assistance space.

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• A lot of times that this are common perception is air spaces.
• They open their businesses.
• This marked the beginning of their journey into the window and door manufacturer in space.
• We open facility in Fort Myers and that's, you know, been a huge help.
• We recently finished adding 30 proxy 30 acres to the 10 yard storage space.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• On the bottom, where you see sort of strange, snaky-looking openings, those are the historic openings
• That the university has already provided us space for.
• This just looks like empty open desert.
• Mateo Jenna, formerly with World View and Maxar Space Systems. Dr.
• We also have some other work in the DOD space as well.

Bills: SB1046

Keywords: telecommunications, broadband, internet infrastructure, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, national security, foreign adversary, China, Chinese equipment, supply chain security, network equipment, microchips, Arizona Corporation Commission, telecommunications provider, communications infrastructure, Huawei, ZTE, state-owned enterprise, sanctions, infrastructure security

Transcript Highlights:

• I do believe that there is a lot of work to do in the space.
• You know, like many families, our family has lived experience in this space.
• So I have tremendous empathy for the family members, and that's why we're in this space.
• It is not open-ended; it is reasonable; it is a time-limited fix.
• I didn't get a chance to make it back for the opening part of it.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard a series of bills focused on behavioral health, cancer screening, provider reimbursement, research funding, workforce licensing, and tobacco regulation. SB 16 would require counties to maintain procedures for designating and training professionals authorized to perform 5150 evaluations and initiate involuntary holds; supporters said it would expand the pool of qualified clinicians and reduce reliance on law enforcement, while opponents raised concerns about local control and implementation. SB 1124 would require CDPH to create and post lung cancer screening eligibility signage at tobacco point-of-sale locations; supporters emphasized low screening awareness and early detection, and the bill was advanced with amendments. SB 28, a CARE Court cleanup bill, proposed an ombudsperson, reporting, electronic petitions, remote participation, and other changes to improve accountability and access; it drew both strong support and significant opposition over concerns about coercion, scope, and whether the program is working as intended, but it passed the committee as amended to Judiciary. The committee also heard SB 874, which would strengthen oversight of Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment services, including background checks for providers and a stakeholder workgroup to develop standards; it passed to Public Safety. SB 1049 would let providers resubmit corrected claims within 90 days after a plan’s denial or recoupment action when the original claim had a correctable technical defect; supporters described delayed and withheld payments harming practices, while insurers argued the bill could duplicate existing dispute processes. The bill passed to Appropriations on call. SB 1224 would create a state framework to compete for federal ARPA-H funding for emerging therapies research, with testimony from a UC Davis psychiatrist and veterans’ advocates supporting expanded research into treatments for PTSD, depression, and other conditions; it passed to Military and Veterans Affairs. Later, SB 1057 would change how the Department of Public Health evaluates conviction history for certified nurse assistants and home health aides, shifting from automatic denial toward individualized assessment based on the offense, time elapsed, and rehabilitation; it passed to Appropriations with some no votes. Finally, SB 1314, a tobacco-related bill, sought to create a 600-foot buffer around schools and day care centers for certain tobacco retailers and address related issues such as cigar lounge definitions and nitrous oxide sales; several local government and public safety groups supported it, while health organizations and business groups opposed it unless amended. The chair announced that committee amendments were being set aside for now and the bill would move forward to Business and Professions with a commitment to continue working on the language; it passed out of committee.

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• We'll open it up for a motion.
• Bryce Kennedy, who is with the Space Valley Foundation.
• We'll open a motion. Obviously, we'll be... ...other questions. We'll open a motion.
• We'll open up for a motion for due pass as amended.
• My relatives have developed health issues from living near these open wells.

Bills: SB241, SB145, HB2

Keywords: child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department, ECECD, child care facilities, licensed child care, registered child care, copayments, waitlist, subsidy, federal poverty level

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• My colleague, the Chairman, mentioned space.
• Lutnick for his opening remarks.
• Open platforms met his open platform.
• They're playing meaningfully in space.
• I think space and the data we can collect from space is fundamental to America.

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• We'll hold that roll open for members to be able to add on. Excuse me.
• We'll hold the roll open for members to be able to add on. All right.
• With that, we'll hold the roll open for members to be able to add on.
• We'll hold the roll open for members to be able to add on. All right.
• It's just that it could open a loophole to a... ...classic cars, it's just that it could open a loophole

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee heard several bills focused on active transportation, transit, road safety, and local enforcement. SB 569 would restrict removal or downgrading of bikeways built with state General Fund dollars for at least 20 years, require public hearings before major changes, and was supported by bicycle advocates and some local and environmental groups. The City of Encinitas opposed the bill, arguing it could limit needed safety fixes and should apply only to future projects; committee members discussed whether the bill still allowed safety-based modifications. The bill passed on a due pass vote to Appropriations. SB 741 would streamline the Low-Carbon Transit Operations Program by reducing administrative burden and giving transit agencies more flexibility to use funds for service improvements, fare programs, and other transit needs while maintaining oversight and disadvantaged community requirements. Transit agencies and advocacy groups supported the measure, saying it would help agencies respond to post-pandemic ridership and financial challenges. The committee approved the bill on a due pass as amended vote to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 1167, which would tighten consumer protections by clarifying that high-powered e-motos and similar motor vehicles are not e-bikes, requiring clearer disclosures and labels, and improving crash reporting. Supporters said the bill would reduce confusion and improve safety for riders, pedestrians, and parents; the Motorcycle Industry Council opposed unless amended, arguing the term “e-bike” is used broadly and the bill could affect existing businesses. The bill passed to Appropriations. Later, SB 953, dealing with vehicular manslaughter cases dismissed through misdemeanor diversion, would add DMV points so fatal conduct remains reflected on driving records; the bill was supported by the victim’s family and safety advocates and passed to Appropriations. The committee then heard SB 1218, which would let local agencies boot vehicles tied to repeated unpaid illegal dumping citations instead of using DMV enforcement. Oakland officials and community groups supported the bill as a needed deterrent, while the ACLU opposed it as punitive debt collection without a sufficient nexus to the vehicle. The bill passed to Appropriations. Finally, SB 739 would revise the Clean Miles Standard for rideshare companies by allowing CARB and CPUC to adjust electric vehicle mileage targets in light of current market conditions; Uber and Lyft supported the flexibility, while clean air advocates began raising concerns about weakening climate goals as the transcript cut off.

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• It's less than enough 16 ft space, so they were on both sides for a while there.
• They have a right to their private space and their private lane. It's not...
• space if we're talking about public sidewalk.
• The clerk will open the roll.
• A clerical opener roll. Ears turned close Close the rule.

Bills: SB1519, SB1775, SB1900, SB1948, SB2080, SB1226, SB1456, SB1462, SB1463, SB1980, SB1479, SB1608, SB1923

Keywords: municipal zoning, home-based businesses, no-impact businesses, local government, regulation, short-term rentals, municipal ordinance, municipal court, court of record, court not of record, city penalties, fine limits, penalty cap, ordinance enforcement, state statute, traffic offenses, speeding, parking, DUI, DWI

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• Uh, this is for use at, say, open houses of the district office.
• Am I understand that the request is for a banner announcing that the office is open. Mr.
• Uh, there's some open house days that are being planned, it's my understanding.
• People know that my office is open. It's been in the paper. Word of mouth gets around.
• And again Obviously up to the Secretary of State to be looking for space.

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• If they had this $45,000 a year, they probably would be open today.
• They also offer meeting spaces and serve as civic hubs.
• This endowment is not open to private donations. It's a legislative endowment.
• And their food distribution center is not open or available.
• It's often the difference between staying open and shutting down.

Summary: The committee heard a lengthy presentation from the New Mexico Rural Library Initiative in support of fully funding the rural library endowment with an additional $29.5 million. The presenters described rural libraries as essential community infrastructure that provide not only books and internet access, but also early childhood programs, adult education, workforce support, telehealth, disaster response, and civic meeting space. They argued that the endowment would provide stable annual support for staffing and operations, help sustain libraries in very small towns and tribal communities, and support new or developing libraries. Members asked about eligibility, county coverage, how funds are distributed, and whether the state tracks broader outcomes such as job placements or certifications; the presenters said the State Library administers the funds and that the initiative itself is a nonprofit capacity-building organization, not the fund manager. Some members raised concerns about whether an endowment is the best long-term model versus recurring annual appropriations, and about the need for better reporting and state-library involvement. The committee then heard from food bank leaders Jill Dixon and Katie Anderson about food security and its economic impact. They said New Mexico’s five food banks and more than 500 partner agencies serve all 33 counties, distribute over 45 million meals, and rely mostly on philanthropy, with some state and local support. They emphasized that SNAP is a major economic driver, supporting grocery access, jobs, and local spending, and that recent legislative growth funding helped food banks respond to a surge in demand during a SNAP disruption. They also highlighted food banks as community hubs that can connect people to health care, job training, and other services, including through clinic referrals and closed-loop systems. In response to questions, they said food access gaps remain in some rural areas, that clients can generally seek food at other distribution sites without barriers, and that longer-term solutions should include more grocery access, healthy corner stores, and stronger broadband and health care infrastructure. The final presentations came from the Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce and the Artesia Chamber of Commerce. Gallup-McKinley described a shrinking workforce, youth outmigration, crime, health care shortages, malpractice costs, and gross receipts tax burdens as major barriers to rural economic growth, and urged action on workforce pipelines, housing, public safety, malpractice reform, and tax/regulatory changes. Artesia highlighted its murals, library, sports tradition, oil and gas, agriculture, federal training center, and refinery, while also noting workforce shortages, health care recruitment challenges, housing constraints, and the need for quality-of-life investments and more flexible regulation. The committee also briefly heard a bill presentation proposing a New Mexico-Ireland Trade Commission to promote bilateral trade and investment, especially in technology, agriculture, and energy sectors. No votes were taken because quorum was not reached, and the endorsement item was not acted on.

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• Part of what I would want to see, what we can do in that space too.
• Another space you saw it in was in the condo space following Surfside.
• The PSC opened 174 dockets, 153 of which were successfully closed by year's end.
• I know that we have had to turn to some private space as a result of vacancies, sorry, a lack of space
• Tallahassee is a very high-use space. We don't have a whole lot of vacancies.

Summary: The State Administration Budget Subcommittee met for an introductory overview of the agencies under its jurisdiction and their current-year budgets. Chair Vicki Lopez welcomed members and staff, and each member briefly introduced themselves and identified areas of interest, with recurring themes including fiscal restraint, insurance regulation, revenue administration, condominium issues, and government efficiency. The chair then outlined the subcommittee’s overall budget, about $3.1 billion, and noted major recent policy areas affecting the budget such as condominium legislation and emergency communications funding. Agency heads then presented high-level summaries of their missions and budgets. The Department of Revenue described property tax oversight, tax administration, and child support enforcement; the Department of Management Services reviewed state purchasing, telecommunications, fleet, state insurance, retirement, and digital services; DBPR highlighted licensing, enforcement, condominiums, and building code work; DFS covered insurance consumer services, risk management, unclaimed property, fire marshal functions, and criminal investigations; the Gaming Control Commission discussed pari-mutuel and tribal gaming oversight and enforcement; OIR explained insurer solvency and rate review; the Lottery emphasized education funding and record sales; OFR described regulation of banking, securities, lending, and money services; DOAH outlined administrative and workers’ compensation adjudication; PSC covered utility rate regulation and consumer complaints; PERC described labor relations and career service appeals; and FCHR summarized discrimination complaint investigations and outreach. Several members asked questions about utility returns, insurance regulation staffing, DMS’s state employee health plan deficit and prescription drug formulary management, agency recommendations for reducing regulatory burden, and state facilities usage. Responses generally emphasized that utility rates and insurer filings are determined through evidentiary and actuarial processes, that OIR has reduced vacancies but still seeks specialized staff and a Tampa office expansion, and that DMS acknowledged rising health plan costs and said the issue likely requires broader budget-level discussion. The chair also pressed multiple presenters to stay focused on agency operations and budgets rather than broader policy issues. No votes or formal actions were taken in the meeting.

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• So we're just looking forward to this campus opening. Thank you. Thank you so much.
• It's not really open to the public.
• Chair, your public line is open and working. You have no additional callers.
• Chair, your public line is open and working, but you have no callers at this time.
• Chair, your public line is open and working, but you have no callers at this time.

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• Just opens up the space for other people, though. Good afternoon.
• Just opens up the<00:02:26.879> space<00:02:27.120> for<00:02:27.360> other<00:02
• the space for other people though. the space for other people though.
• uh state office uh space. uh state office uh space.
• Staff run intervention space.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm open. Thank you.
• Hold open. Move on to issue number four.
• Hold it open. Move on to issue number 11.
• Hold the item open. We'll move on to issue number 14. Issue 14. Thank you. I'm open.
• We're going to hold it open. Thank you. We want to issue number 22. I'm going to hold it open.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• As he noted, they do not need more space; they need better and different space.
• And like I said, we need different space and better space, not more space.
• And like I said, we need different space and better space, not more space.
• c> better<01:10:18.080> space,<01:10:18.560> not different space and better space,
• not different space and better space, not more<01:10:19.040> space.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It contains 40,000 square feet of research space devoted to the human sciences writ large.
• Currently, due to the opening of our new complex and our focus on human health span, resilience, and
• is made for humans, whether that is open and closed doors, open and closed valves, going up steps, etc
• And it seems like also what's neat is you're in the healthcare space, extracurricular space, kind of
• In that space?

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• You know, Madam Chair, I am open to that.
• in public health research spaces by other reporting mechanisms.
• So again, that data is available in public health spaces.
• So, like, they had an expectation. front door was open.
• It was an outdoor living space.

Bills: HB195, HB279, SB30, HB234, HB292, SB100, SB23, SB221, SB261, SB264

Keywords: medical malpractice, judgments, independent providers, insurance, personal assets, settlements, healthcare, healthcare privacy, electronic medical records, reproductive health, gender-affirming care, data protection, location tracking, confidentiality, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records

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• Now, HCD has explained that this more open-ended language in the proposed trailer bill is intentional
• Let's open it up to the public. Anybody wishing to speak on issue number two?
• We're certainly open to the conversation about an extension for that program.
• It's a little bit more different strategy in where the spacing needs are. I hear you.
• All right, I have no questions, seeing any other comments before we open up public?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• My eyes were wide open looking for that.
• Uh and I will open looking for that.
• I think that is just a way for us to keep our communication open.
• Uh we have been our communication open.
• democracy won, and we're in better space democracy won, and we're in better space than<00:30:38.960

Keywords: 1187, senate, all