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• Uh to the operations of those programs.
• Uh, Brian Mcannin, our chief operations officer, should be with us.
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• </c><01:42:56.800><c> this</c> benefit with a goal of launching this benefit with a goal of launching

Summary: The Government Contract Committee met with a quorum, observed a moment of silence for Representative McCool after the death of his sister, and approved the April 14 minutes. The committee then reviewed a large agenda of contracts and amendments, beginning with a deferred Office of the Controller procurement involving broker services. Members questioned why a contract that had previously been handled for about $300,000 annually was now priced at about $1 million, and why the procurement was limited to one year. Office of the Controller staff said the prior vendor had held the work for more than 20 years, the work had previously been treated as not practical to bid, and the new RFP was intended to increase competition. They said the technical evaluation was scored before cost was considered, that past performance was not scored because it was seen as unreliable, and that AON received the highest technical score despite not being the lowest bidder. After discussion, the committee voted to take no action and let the contract proceed to the Finance Cabinet, with members noting continuing concerns about the pricing and process. The committee next considered a DCBS memorandum of agreement amendment for language services. DCBS representatives said the additional funding did not come from a new cut elsewhere, but from reduced spending on interpreter services because commonly used forms had been translated into other languages, freeing up funds for the contract. The committee approved the item unanimously. The final major item discussed was an initial contract for the Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists for legal services. Board staff said the board had been without a permanent general counsel since March 2024 and had relied on special and conflict counsel because of unusually heavy litigation, including 11 active cases, plus broader disciplinary and licensing changes tied to recent legislation and an oversight report. They said the contract was a not-to-exceed amount funded entirely by agency fees and that the board was currently running a surplus. Senator Thomas urged support, citing prior legislation and oversight findings about problems at the board and saying the contract was needed to help the board address ongoing litigation and corrective work. The committee approved the contract and then approved the remaining agenda items without objection, sending them forward.

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• The state specials and the specific riders in law within the general operations and maintenance, or O
• It has allowed us to launch four teams that are focused on critical priorities for the state.
• at the interface of you uh I operate at the interface of you know<00:37:11.319><c> physics</c><00:37
• This state special partially funds the operation of two programs: the Minnesota Geological Survey and
• </c><01:47:19.280><c> the</c> $45 million investment to launch the $45 million investment to launch the

Committee: Senate Higher Education

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• Our first item I just want to mention briefly is our operating adjustment in the governor's proposed
• </c> would call measured agency operating would call measured agency operating adjustments<00:02:08.319
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• </c> team has continued to train and operate team has continued to train and operate they've<00:04:49.080
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Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

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• the LAO had discussed in their presentation, there are various provisions of H.R. 1 that become operative
• That is the biggest issue: the part that it takes on the counties, on the states, to operate this, and
• For example, just last week we launched our text campaign outreach campaign to raise awareness among
• These new income verification tools are set to launch throughout 2026.
• This will allow programs to operate year-round uninterrupted and expand into California regions that

Committee: Senate Budget and Fiscal Review

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• An example would be an application that's dependent on an operating system that's no longer supported
• by the operating system vendor. system that's no longer supported.
• system that's no longer on an operating system that's no longer supported<00:03:35.599><c> by</c><00
• :03:35.760><c> the</c><00:03:35.920><c> operating</c><00:03:36.400><c> system</c> supported by the operating
• What portion of this request is truly capitalized versus operating or maintenance expenses?

Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Personnel, Public Retirement, and Finance heard a presentation from the Commonwealth Office of Technology on legacy IT modernization funds and how they are used to address outdated, unsupported, or unsustainable systems. David Carter and Carrie Welch explained the state’s definition of a legacy system under KRS 7A.180, emphasizing not only vendor support issues but also changing business needs, regulatory compliance, and the loss of institutional knowledge for older systems. They described the office’s review process for determining whether a project qualifies, including assessing business risk, comparing options such as upgrades, replacements, shared solutions across agencies, or commercial products, and then matching the project to available funding. The presenters said COT reports twice a year to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue on progress with legacy modernization projects. They reported 30 projects funded to date, with 18 completed, and said remaining projects are still moving forward while agencies continue to identify modernization needs. They highlighted examples of completed work, including modernized security cameras, replacement of unsupported systems, migration of documents to the Commonwealth Enterprise Content Management Platform, restoration of vendor support, a digital policy acknowledgement portal, replacement of the State Police dispatch system, and digitization of paper records for faster retrieval and better disaster resilience. Members asked for more detail on how the $10 million request would be allocated, including system-by-system spending, the split between software, hardware, vendor contracts, and staff time, and how the office determines when a system needs replacement. COT said it did not have a system-by-system or cost-category breakdown at the hearing but could provide one later, and explained that the funds are intended for development and first-time acquisition costs rather than ongoing maintenance. They also said the $5 million annual request was based on prior years’ experience and that agencies often contribute some funding themselves, so the program could still operate if appropriated less than the full amount. The committee then approved the minutes and adjourned.

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• . $25,000 of that was the Liberty Bell carriage, and then promotion and operations for all of the things
• We're working to launch a social media toolkit to share the word about the A250 events.
• There is an art program in support of Garden of the American Heroes launched, and that is also on the

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from its February 13, 2020 meeting, with a correction changing a reference from the America 250 subcommittee to the America 250 Council. Members then received a financial update showing remaining balances in the commemorative and celebration funds, with discussion that some unspent celebration money could revert to the commemorative fund. Haley Domgaard also reported that seven grant applications had made it through scoring and could be approved for disbursement, with additional applications still being reviewed. The committee considered several America 250 spending requests. A proposal to fund special “I Voted” commemorative stickers for counties at a cost of $12,992 was debated, with concerns raised about whether the state should pay for something counties normally print themselves and whether funds should be reserved for later needs. After a roll call vote, the motion failed on a 3-3 tie. Members also discussed the Capitol Celebration and ambassador program, including plans for events, booths, a scavenger hunt, music, food trucks, and school outreach tied to the Liberty Bell and other America 250 activities. A major portion of the meeting focused on the Liberty Bell project, including a custom trailer and steel transport stand to move the replica bell safely around the state. Officials explained the trailer would be decorated to resemble a coach, that the bell is very heavy, and that the stand and trailer were needed to prevent damage during travel. The committee also heard updates on the Governor’s Task Force, White House-related America 250 initiatives, and a proposed Liberty Grove tree-planting project with the Department of Lands. The committee approved grant disbursements for Blaine County and the cities of Dietrich, Grace, Nespers, Orofino, Pierce, and Twin Falls, and tentatively scheduled its next meeting for March 23 before adjourning.

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• And that's usually between ages 19 to 22 with a new launch age.
• And that's usually between ages 19 to 22 with a new launch age.
• specifically, for those who had a foster care license, they had to have had an active license to operate

Bills: SB5681 , SB6024 , SB6036 , SB6063

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: employment services, community inclusion, age limitations, disability services, home and community living, community residential services, oversight, monitoring, service providers, streamlining, foster care, licensure, adoption, child welfare, support services, terminology alignment, social services, Washington state code, department reorganization, legislative amendment

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• WE LAUNCHED UNDER THE CHANCELLOR'S LEADERSHIP WE HAD A REMARKABLE YEAR.
• WE LAUNCHED SUS 30 INCORPORATING STUDENT SUCCESS, RESEARCH, WORLD CLASS TALENT, OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

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• They're operating on razor patients.
• </c> Operation Red Wings are Matthew G. Operation Red Wings are Matthew G.
• Your operations tempo.
• Your operations tempo.
• Your operations tempo. You oversight? Your operations tempo.

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• pretty much immediately we kicked off collaboration with the Massachusetts Office on Disability, the Operational
• We launched the EAC policy on our website, and it became a provision on every new statewide contract.
• The Operational Services Division, OSD, has been extremely engaged with SDO in ensuring that we’re applying
• requirements... ...the types of models that are already happening or being developed, costs associated with launching
• and startup funding opportunities, and examples of successful apprenticeship initiatives currently operating

Summary: The Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities met in June, approved the March meeting minutes, and heard a chair’s report on recent “Meet the Moment” community conversations, including a successful Lowell event and plans for a July 14 event in Northampton. The chair also announced the Commission’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebration on October 7 at the State House, which will include a MassAbility partnership panel on artificial intelligence and disability, and noted ongoing efforts to livestream future events when possible. A major presentation came from the Supplier Diversity Office on the Empowering Abilities in Contracting and Employment (EAC) program. The coordinator described the program’s history from a 2016 law and 2018 pilot to its statewide launch on July 1, 2025, and said it now applies to all new statewide goods and services contracts. The program’s goals are to increase certification and contracting opportunities for disability-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, improve workforce development and disability employment among vendors, and build a resource network for employers. Reported figures included about 292 active certified businesses, roughly 40 vendors currently on EAC contracts, a projected increase to about 80 by July and more than 130 by November, and a long-term goal of 3% disability representation in vendor workforces. Commissioners praised the program and asked about comparisons with other states, geographic reach, and the mix of disability-owned versus veteran-owned businesses. The Commission also received updates from its advisory council and subcommittees. The advisory council has been sharing expertise across employment, housing, transportation, health equity, technology, and AI, and two members will help plan the October employment event. The employment subcommittee discussed transition-to-employment barriers, the disability employment tax credit, veteran services, and a State Exchange policy brief that members want reformatted into a more usable data table. The workforce supports subcommittee reported on a May 28 webinar about apprenticeships as a strategy to address workforce shortages in disability services, with more than 45 participants and examples of apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship models. The long-term services and supports/health equity subcommittee heard from the Department of Public Health’s CCATR resource center and from the Autism Self-Advocacy Network about COVID-era health care barriers and ongoing advocacy. The executive director also reported on meetings with MassHealth-related groups, caregiver organizations, agency leaders, MassAbility, and AI stakeholders, and the meeting ended with announcements and unanimous adjournment.

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• He kept our streets safe, launched the largest gun buyback program, possibly in the country's history
• Since launching Insomniac in Los Angeles in 1993, he has transformed a grassroots movement into a wide
• Across multiple continents, with California remaining the epicenter of its operations, its flagship festivals
• And lastly, I just want to recognize the team of framework, Craig Jacobson, the Director of Operations
• Global Operating Company Board, the name Doug Cranwinkel became synonymous with the Arroyo Seco.

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• long history of success in everything we've done, not to mention the Artemis rocket that was just launched
• In everything we've done, not to mention the Artemis rocket that was just launched a few days ago, major
• also encompasses defense and defense contractors outside of NASA-type activities or SpaceX-type launches
• I just love the way y'all operate. Thank you. Excuse me, real quick.
• And I would note that apartment owner-operators are businesses as well, so they would be on the hook

Summary: The committee first took up HB 1088, which would authorize state and local sales and use tax rebates for certain items used in aerospace facilities and activities. Chairman Bacala, LED Secretary Susan Bouchois, and governor’s office representative Julie Emerson argued the bill would help Louisiana compete with states like Texas and Florida for aerospace and defense investment, build on Michoud’s history, and attract high-paying jobs. Members asked about job growth, the scope of aerospace versus defense, and whether downstream activities like jet fuel production could qualify. The bill was reported favorably without objection. The committee then approved HB 1179, which extends the ad valorem tax exemption for certain manufacturing establishments to aerospace manufacturing establishments, also reporting it favorably without objection. HB 1122, a placeholder bill tied to a future path toward reducing the state income tax rate, was voluntarily deferred by its sponsor after brief explanation. The committee then heard HB 515, which would let political subdivisions sell certain adjudicated properties directly to buyers at appraised value if the property is under $50,000. The sponsor and supporters said the bill was intended to help parishes clear long-vacant blighted properties and return them to commerce and the tax rolls. Members raised concerns about transparency, competition, title issues, and possible conflicts with recent tax-sale reforms. The committee adopted a conceptual amendment requiring the property to have been offered at public auction within the preceding 12 months before an over-the-counter sale could occur, and HB 515 was reported favorably as amended. The committee next considered HB 440, a constitutional amendment allowing parishes to increase the homestead exemption above the current level. The sponsor said the exemption has not been updated since 1980 and argued that raising it would provide relief from rising property taxes, insurance costs, and cost of living pressures. Amendments were adopted requiring parish approval and a local election before implementation, and delaying effectiveness until 2030. Several members and LABI warned the change could shift tax burdens onto businesses and other taxpayers, create parish-by-parish disparities, and affect bond ratings. The committee voted 5-9 against reporting HB 440, and the sponsor voluntarily deferred the companion bill, HB 543. Finally, the committee took up HB 614, presented with help from eighth-grader Elijah Brown as part of a civics competition. The bill would rebate state sales taxes on lodging and meals for utility company workers performing disaster or emergency-related work. After discussion, the committee adopted a large amendment set that narrowed the bill to water, gas, and electric utilities regulated by the PSC, limited the rebate period to 10 days after a declared disaster, tied eligible lodging and meal costs to federal per diem rates, and capped annual rebates at $55,000. Members asked about administration, eligible workers, and fiscal impact; the Department of Revenue said it could administer the rebate with existing resources. The discussion was ongoing at the end of the transcript.

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• Under current law, oil tankers of between 40,000 and 125,000 deadweight tons may operate in certain state
• Under current law, oil tankers of between 40,000 and 125,000 deadweight tons may operate in certain state
• Revenue receives notification from the Department of Ecology that there are one or more facilities operating
• This was something that we had from our side felt that before we launched into a full EPR on clothing
• I felt that before we launched into a full EPR on clothing, that we did need to do a comprehensive needs

Bills: HB2436 , HB2322 , HB2343 , HB1420 , HB2426 , HB2271 , HB2215 , HB2421 , HB2301 , HB2296

Committee: House Environment & Energy

Keywords: oil tanker, tank vessel, restricted waters, Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, Rosario Strait, Admiralty Inlet, Discovery Island, New Dungeness, tug escort, pilotage, marine safety, spill prevention, oil transport, petroleum shipment, coast guard authorization, Board of Pilotage Commissioners, articulated tug barge, bunker vessel, refueling vessel

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• and maintenance costs. ...analysis and development and basic operations and maintenance costs.
• We have implemented the enterprise data warehouse, and it is fully operational.
• But what the governor's budget is also requesting... ...the operations open.
• And thank you for working with the managing entities to create and launch this dashboard.
• Today, we operate under lots of parameters that are set in statute.

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard presentations on the governor’s proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget for the health and human services agencies. Kendall Kelly outlined the overall HHS budget at $48.5 billion, with AHCA accounting for the largest share, and agency heads then highlighted major proposals for Medicaid behavioral health redesign, APD waiver enrollment and facility needs, DCF child welfare, opioid, and mental health investments, DOEA funding for Alzheimer’s, home care, and community services, DOH funding for cancer research, public health initiatives, and lab capacity, and VA funding for facility improvements, cybersecurity, and medication management. Several members praised specific proposals, including increased reimbursement for private duty nursing, Alzheimer’s supports, and the Florida FIRST blood-in-ambulance initiative. Senators also questioned the proposed changes to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), with the Surgeon General explaining that the department expects a reduction in covered patients from about 30,000 to about 20,000 because of funding pressures tied to rebates, federal changes, and premium tax credit issues. Public testimony strongly criticized the ADAP changes, citing lack of transparency and warning that many patients could lose access to medications. Other questions focused on the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity, DCF’s substance abuse and mental health data dashboard, Kids Care/CHIP expansion implementation, APD bed and facility planning, and the FX Medicaid technology project. DCF said about $7 million is set aside for the dashboard system, and AHCA said the governor’s budget includes $124.4 million for FX maintenance and continued module development, with $13.5 million to begin claims processing work. The committee did not take a substantive vote on the budget presentations and adjourned after questions and public testimony.

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• The HFC scenario also reduces the agency operating budget for PED on line 70.
• Also, not touched on, but important to note is in PED's operating budget, not PSS.
• Also, not touched on, but important to note is in PED's operating budget, not PSS.
• operating expenditures, much like they do with Carl Perkins funding.
• In FY25, ECCD launched the program.

Committees: Senate Senate Finance , Senate House Appropriations & Finance

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• our operational structures.
• our um or support efficiently operate our um or support our<00:08:29.360><c> operational</c><00:08:30.080
• </c><00:08:31.280><c> So</c><00:08:31.759><c> this</c> our operational structures.
• So this our operational structures.
• And we do plan to also launch a kind of a train-the-trainer type program.

Bills: HF2825

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

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• ><c> generate</c><00:37:48.160><c> an</c> Its operations in Minnesota generate an Its operations in Minnesota
• :11:40.080><c> 25</c> University of Minnesota launched 25 University of Minnesota launched 25 startup
• It is discoveries launched new companies.
• It is discoveries launched new companies.
• It is discoveries launched new jobs.

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• In 2020, they launched Reproductive Freedom for All, Arizona, growing to almost 100,000 members in the
• What I'll add is that the entities that we'll be having launched from Yuma will not have people on them
• So we won't be launching people from Yuma at all.
• So I understand that there are actually spaces where rockets can launch even from Tucson.
• And they may not go around the earth several times, but they're still able to launch.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of the doctor of the day. Members also introduced numerous guests and groups in the gallery, including the Dandy Project, Arizona Right to Life, Red State Reform, Reproductive Freedom for All, Somerton elected officials, Apache County Supervisor Alton Joe Shepard, and the family of the late Brad Brower. The chamber then adopted House Concurrent Resolution 2053 honoring Brower’s life and service, followed by a moment of respectful silence and remarks from members about his community leadership. The House considered several Senate bills in Committee of the Whole. SB 1020, relating to the Arizona Space Commission and a specialty license plate, drew debate over a proposed Villegas floor amendment to add a community college access and success plate; the amendment failed on a recorded division vote, and SB 1020 was then approved. SB 1127 and SB 1181 also received do-pass recommendations without controversy. The House later held an additional Committee of the Whole on SB 1426, adopted a floor amendment, and reported the bill as amended with a do-pass recommendation. On third reading, the House passed SB 1125 on child safety by a vote of 43-4 and SB 1415 on insurance adjusters by a vote of 46-1. The House also adopted the Committee of the Whole report, with a separate motion to include the defeated Villegas amendment in SB 1020 failing 19-28. The chamber announced upcoming committee meetings, made several brief personal and ceremonial announcements, and adjourned until Monday, March 30, 2026.

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• In 2020, they launched Reproductive Freedom for All, Arizona, growing to almost 100,000 members in the
• What I'll add is that the entities that we'll be having launched from Yuma will not have people on them
• So we won't be launching people from Yuma at all.
• So I understand that there are actually spaces where rockets can launch even from Tucson.
• And they may not go around the earth several times, but they're still able to launch.

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• Today's hearing covers the Office of the State Public Defender and the Judicial Branch operations.
• And has going through this process helped the overall court operations?
• Has going through this process helped the overall court operations?
• Courts compete in the same labor market as counties, yet we operate at a structural disadvantage.
• It's only limited to their operations.