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• >> Well, we expect, you know, we don't want you to fill out a report and just check off all the boxes
• You just don't want to write a report off and check the boxes.
• You want to work and check the boxes.
• And if we do it technology-wise, we can save a lot of time doing, you know, checking the box, writing
• , doing you know, checking the box, doing you know, checking the box, writing<02:06:23.480> a<

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Each division is the key functions for those groups.
• A lot of function keys, a lot of tabbing, no need for a mouse.
• <01:10:59.600> of reliability usefulness and security of reliability usefulness and security
• <01:16:25.320> of um rules and restrictions on security of um rules and restrictions on security
• It has enhanced security.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority officials, led by Executive Director Rob Dapice, briefed legislators on the agency’s structure and funding. They explained that the authority is created by state law but is not a state agency, its debt is not state debt, and it is governed by a board appointed by the governor and approved by the Executive Council. The discussion focused on the Affordable Housing Fund and the lead paint hazard remediation fund, including how state appropriations and federal resources are combined to finance affordable rental housing and lead abatement work. Dapice said the Affordable Housing Fund is used as gap financing for multifamily affordable housing projects, typically alongside federal tax credits and tax-exempt bonds, and that state dollars leverage roughly 2:1 to 10:1 in additional federal and private investment, averaging about 4:1. He said the fund has received historic appropriations in recent budgets, including $30 million over the last two biennial budgets and an annual $5 million set-aside from the real estate transfer tax. He also said the fund is usually structured as 0% interest, deferred loans rather than grants, with repayments returning to the fund if projects generate cash flow. Members asked about rents, oversight, staffing, revenues, and whether the programs had added positions. Dapice said affordability restrictions generally last 30 to 99 years, rents are tied to income limits and capped so tenants pay no more than 30% of income, and compliance staff inspect properties regularly to verify income eligibility and rent limits. He said the organization has about 130 to 135 employees, down from about 145, with no new positions added because of the appropriations. He estimated total revenues at roughly $300 million, with administrative budget around $22 million, much of it pass-through grant money. On lead paint remediation, he said the state first appropriated $6 million in 2019, plus $1 million in ARPA funds, and that the program has cleared more than 500 units. He said the federal grant program is not annual or predictable, with a recent award of about $7.75 million, and that the maximum federal grant per unit is $177,000, typically paired with up to $100,000 in state loan support. He also noted that the program can address homes before a child is poisoned if lead hazards are identified, but that cases involving an already exposed child are a higher priority. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• Early in my career, I worked on cryptography as a security engineer.
• I don't have the slightest idea if they've got security clearances. I will tell you this, Mr.
• It's a known quantity and he's got security clearance.
• The other individuals who've been reported in the press, do they have security clearance?
• I think Key Bank has. Who else?

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• There are three key elements of this bill.
• The third key element is annual reporting; we just want to know how many people are in these facilities
• Additionally, we will mandate annual reporting to HHSC with key metrics such as restoration rates and
• Of course, the new committee substitute is in your drop box.
• In many communities, there just isn't an easy or secure way to get rid of them.

Bills: SB670, SB1388, SB627, SB912, SB269, SB528, HB2711, HB4819, HB5248, HB4175

Keywords: SB 670, investigational sun protection products, sun protection, sunscreen, FDA approval, clinical trial, phase one trial, patient access, informed consent, physician prescription, Texas Health and Safety Code, Texas Medical Board, compassionate use, experimental treatment, medical freedom, patient autonomy, healthcare regulation, dietitian, dietitians, licensed dietitian

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• Calais does not erode the strides that Delaware has made in securing minority representation in government
• with Representative Lambert, Senator Pinckney, Senator Cruz, and Senator Hoffner, as well as other key
• It relates to the issue, fundamentally, of security for elected officials or candidates.
• says that candidates themselves can utilize campaign funds for certain reasonable and necessary security
• Candidates can use campaign funds for electronic security systems and safety expenses without a monetary

Bills: HB344

Keywords: campaign finance, elections, transparency, political committees, reporting requirements, enforcement

Summary: The Senate Elections and Government Affairs Committee heard several election- and campaign-related bills. House Substitute 2 for House Bill 155 would make Public Integrity Commission reports publicly available on the commission’s website, add a specific travel-expense reporting category, and remove the FOIA requirement for accessing reports; Senator Richardson said he supported the transparency measure and asked to be added as a co-sponsor. The committee also took up House Bill 444, the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act, which would create state protections against voter suppression and vote dilution, expand language access, prohibit intimidation and deception, and allow court remedies for violations. The bill drew strong support from advocacy groups including YWCA Delaware, the League of Women Voters, the ACLU, and the Legal Defense Fund, and several senators voiced support and interest in moving it quickly. House Bill 430, a constitutional amendment proposal, would make explicit that only natural persons may vote in Delaware elections, including municipal elections, in response to concerns about corporate or other artificial-entity voting in some towns. The discussion focused heavily on Fenwick Island, where the mayor testified that the town’s charter has long allowed certain artificial entities to vote in local elections and said the system is limited and has worked for years; other speakers argued the bill was needed to prevent corporate dilution of residents’ votes. Senator Richardson expressed concern about restricting entities with a local stake, while Senator Hoffner and others emphasized the principle of one person, one vote. Senator Townsend presented House Bill 344, which would tighten campaign finance rules by requiring Delaware bank accounts for candidates and committees, recurring training, better documentation of candidate loans, longer record retention, automatic filing extensions, and inactive status for noncompliant committees; one public commenter opposed the bill on cost grounds. He also presented House Bill 448, which would allow campaign funds to be used for reasonable security expenses for candidates and elected officials, with guardrails, and a commenter suggested allowing electronic security systems without a cap. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 472, a local de-annexation measure for Noble’s Pond in Cheswold to remove scattered residential lots from town boundaries and resolve uneven tax treatment; Senator Hoffner noted local law enforcement supported the change. The committee adjourned after hearing no further public comment on HB 472, and the vote to adjourn was unanimous.

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• Now, if it's a very easy verification, just checking a box or just inputting a date of birth but with
• or verification, just checking a box or just<00:20:28.960> inputting<00:20:29.360> a<00
• Everything we do is designed to create a secure environment for exploration.
• We have eight key priorities that are the central components in our here-to-help initiative designed
• We have eight key priorities that are the central components in our here-to-help initiative designed

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• This is a key city process.
• the annexation process is the act of turning the key... to make land more development ready.
• This is a key city process. So again, moving through here.
• act of turning the key ...of putting the keys in the ignition, the annexation process is the act of turning
• the key to fire up the engine.

Keywords: 907, all

Summary: The committee met for a series of information sessions focused on housing stabilization, rental assistance, senior housing, and heat resilience. In the first panel, OHCS and NOAA described the state’s affordable housing preservation work, including the $35 million in 2025 stabilization funding used to reduce debt and keep distressed affordable rental projects operating, plus manufactured home park preservation efforts. OHCS said the portfolio remains under strain, with about a third of projects at debt coverage ratios of 1.0 or less and rising insurance and operating costs. NOAA urged faster closings on the stabilization awards, more funding in 2027, and broader rent assistance and process reforms. Committee members asked about the gap between current appropriations and need, and OHCS explained that the new Article 11-Q bond preservation program is structured differently and requires full refinancing rather than simple cash infusions. The committee then heard a detailed discussion of the state’s eviction prevention and rental assistance program, ORDAP. OHCS said the program is administered through community action agencies, prioritizes households at imminent risk of eviction, and is now funded at a much lower level than in the prior biennium, reducing expected service to about 8,200 households this biennium. The Oregon Law Center, a county community action agency, and Multifamily Northwest all agreed the program prevents homelessness and is effective, but they differed on whether assistance should be tied so closely to eviction court. Legal aid and community action witnesses said the current system is underfunded and that eviction filings are the clearest indicator of need, while Multifamily Northwest argued the process can push people into court unnecessarily and should be moved earlier when possible. Legislators raised questions about whether a pre-eviction model could be developed and about the costs of court involvement; one member shared a personal story about how rental assistance helped keep their family housed. Next, the governor’s office, OHCS, and OHA presented on the new senior housing initiative and healthy homes work. The governor’s housing director said Oregon is making progress on homelessness and housing production, with reductions in homelessness outside Multnomah County and an estimated 50,000 future units added to the pipeline through recent state actions. OHCS outlined the senior housing programs launched in May: a debt-financing program using elderly and disabled bond authority, an older adult housing development program funded through the senior property tax deferral revolving account, and a rehousing program for older adults that will use bridge funding and services to move at least 400 unsheltered older Oregonians into housing. OHA also described its Healthy Homes Grant Program, including $24.6 million already awarded, a new $5 million grant round for seniors and people with disabilities, and examples of home repairs and weatherization that help people remain safely housed. The final information session focused on home cooling and heat resilience. OHA presented data showing rising extreme heat days, more heat-related emergency visits, and likely undercounted heat deaths, especially among older adults, people with disabilities, low-income communities, and people without access to healthy homes. ODOE reviewed implementation of Senate Bill 1536, including a cooling needs study that found 58% of surveyed households in the studied housing types needed permanent cooling, with estimated statewide costs of $582 million to $1 billion. ODOE said its rental home heat pump and community heat pump programs have supported 4,638 installations so far, with a temporary reopening planned using remaining funds. The session ended with a remote presentation from a Community Action Partnership of Oregon representative, continuing the discussion of how community action agencies help deliver energy and anti-poverty services.

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• We face a persistent need for a skilled workforce in key sectors.
• To secure the commitment of the business community, H. 3249 provides a powerful incentive: a tax credit
• of liquor stores in the state than there are Dunkin' Donuts, alcohol becomes more accessible than a box
• By passing this legislation, we will directly be protecting young people across the state and secure
• Without dedicated state funding, schools risk losing the coordinators, key engines in this process, and

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a hybrid hearing on a large slate of bills related to advertising, economic development, tourism, digital advertising, delivery taxes, and alcohol taxation. The first panel supported H. 3249, which would create a high school trade partnership program linking public schools with private employers, especially in manufacturing, and would offer employers a tax credit for participation. Representative Soder, Uxbridge High School leaders, and others argued the bill would strengthen career pathways, build a skilled workforce, and keep students and jobs in Massachusetts. The committee then heard testimony on H. 3031 and S. 2003 to modernize the Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund by dedicating an additional share of hotel occupancy tax revenue to tourism promotion. Tourism and hospitality representatives from Cape Cod, Southwick Zoo, and Indian Ranch said the proposal would not raise taxes but would reinvest existing visitor-generated revenue into marketing that supports jobs, local businesses, and municipal tax receipts. A tech-industry coalition opposed several digital advertising tax bills and a delivery tax bill, warning they would raise costs, create uncertainty, and burden consumers, small businesses, and delivery workers. The largest portion of the hearing focused on S. 2029, which would raise the alcohol excise tax by 10 cents per drink and dedicate the revenue to public health programs. Public health experts, advocates, a student prevention leader, and representatives from Jane Doe, Inc. argued the tax would reduce alcohol-related harms, address decades of inflation-driven erosion in the tax, and generate substantial new funding for prevention, treatment, domestic violence services, and community schools. Committee members asked questions about the current tax structure, inflation, and how the proposal compares with neighboring states. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair adjourned after public testimony concluded.

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• KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE REGULATION INCLUDES IN THE REQUIREMENTS AROUND ACCOUNTABILITY OR THAT UNIVERSITIES
• CONCERN WITH PLAQUE STICKS OUT IN THE OCEAN AS WELL AS WITH THE OTHER IMPACTS FOR AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY
• YEARS AFTER THIS SO IT IS NOW ONE OF OUR INSTITUTES AND OBVIOUSLY IT'S RULES ARE COASTAL AND FOOD SECURITY
• THE BLUE BOXES SHOW WHAT'S IN PLACE AS PART OF OUR NEUROINNOVATE CENTER.
• WE WENT FROM THE PANHANDLE DOWN TO KEY WEST OVER THE COURSE OF 10 WEEKS.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• There's a group called the International Society for Key Women Educators, and I envision a future with
• So privacy, data security, data governance is hugely important, and one of the main things that we've
• So privacy, data security, data governance is hugely important, and one of the main things that we've
• So privacy, data security, data governance is hugely important, and one of the main things that we've
• So privacy, data security, data governance is hugely important, and one of the main things that we've

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• communication networks Homeland Security communication networks Homeland Security uh<00:49:37.599
• you could uh come out of the Penalty Box you could uh come out of the Penalty Box there<01:21:22.719
• <01:49:46.040> and and Community the security and and Community the security and Rehabilitation
• the SDS cruise and really the key the SDS cruise and really the key distinction<02:06:06.159>
• have those issues and we uh security have those issues and we uh security groups<02:13:53.880>

Bills: HF2432

Keywords: HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board

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• That's kind of the key of how much money we're going to have this year and next year and the next year
• And so they've checked two boxes by the time they've gotten to us.
• They've checked the box for design and engineering, and they've checked the box for the match.
• They've checked the box for design and engineering, and they've checked the box for the match, or portion
• And I think that’s the key here. I think, I mean, I’ll argue it for FPNC more than three years ago.

Summary: The committee met for an informational hearing focused largely on the state capital outlay process and House Bill 2. Roger Husser and Matt Baker of the Division of Administration/Facility Planning and Control described how the office prepares and administers the capital outlay bill, said the bill has grown substantially over five years, and argued that recent changes in culture, staffing, project management, cash-flow analysis, and use of third-party support have more than doubled project expenditures and improved delivery. Members asked about the use and cost of third-party project managers, delegation of smaller projects to agencies, hiring difficulties, and whether the changes represented better interpretation of existing law versus statutory changes. Husser said some statutes were amended, some internal customs were removed, and the office would provide a list of those changes. He also explained that the office is trying to move away from overly rigid practices and toward faster project completion while still following public-bid and oversight rules. A major portion of the discussion centered on the size and structure of the capital outlay bill, especially the gap between Priority 1 cash capacity and the much larger Priority 5 backlog. Husser said the current annual Priority 1 limit is tied to construction inflation and is about $574 million, with additional surplus funds also available, but that the bill contains far more Priority 5 funding than can realistically move in a five-year plan. He and members discussed dormant projects, scope creep, legacy projects that have sat in the bill for years, and the problem of false expectations for non-state entities. Proposed solutions included limiting Priority 5 to five times Priority 1, requiring annual re-endorsement by members, setting district or project caps for non-state projects, requiring time limits and reporting for grant-like non-state projects, placing matches in escrow, requiring design readiness before submission, and consolidating the many existing reporting requirements into one clearer report. Members also discussed bundling multiple projects under one agency project, which the House had begun piloting for LSU, UL Lafayette, Southern, and DOTD, and which Husser said could improve flexibility, reduce overappropriation, and better reflect actual spending. Baker then explained cash-flow management and the commitment process, saying FPC now analyzes projects annually to estimate what can actually be spent in the next fiscal year and uses commitments to allow projects to proceed when future-year funding is expected. He said overappropriations can result from poor cash-flow estimates, delays, dormant projects, or projects coming in under budget, and that the office is already reworking cash-flow assumptions and reappropriating savings where possible. Members also raised concerns about change orders and low bids; staff said project managers review change orders closely, require concurrence on non-state projects, and sometimes reduce scope to keep projects within budget. After FPC’s presentation, the committee heard the beginning of Louisiana Economic Development’s capital outlay discussion, where LED explained that its projects generally fall into three categories, including the Economic Development Awards Program and Site Readiness Program, both used to support targeted economic development and job creation.

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• Open Pandora's box back up on supplementals and deficiencies.
• Oftentimes, it's non-profit developers who secure that.
• I mentioned a few key aspects to that.
• Prevention is absolutely key. We know.
• with experts, and designated key areas for.

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• Lending at First Security Bank headquartered in Searcy, Searcy, excuse me, Searcy, Arkansas. Ms.
• After holding several SBA lending positions, I joined First Security Bank and started an SBA.
• First Security is right now topped at a top 10 SBA lender in Arkansas.
• Sustainability is the key, right? We want to make sure it can be in the black.
• Yes I'm an SBA lender that works for First Security Bank and we're a community bank.

Keywords: SBA, 7A loan program, underwriting standards, loan defaults, Community Advantage Program, small business funding, testimony

Summary: The committee meeting focused on discussions regarding the SBA's 7A loan program and its implementation challenges. Members raised significant concerns about recent changes to the underwriting standards, which have been criticized for leading to an increase in loan defaults. Ranking members expressed a desire for a return to stronger guidelines to protect taxpayers and ensure the program remains a viable source for small businesses struggling to secure funding. Testimonies from community lenders highlighted their efforts to support underserved communities and stressed the importance of the Community Advantage Program.

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• And that's the key, is, uh, as the governor, to make sure we have a balanced budget.
• So this just kind of explains that kind of the key here is that the phase-out begins at about 120,000
• kind of explains that kind of the key kind of explains that kind of the key here<00:47:18.079>
• I think that's the key. And so this one expands the first one, the proposal from last year.
• I think that's the key. And so this one expands the first one, the proposal from last year.

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• She was key to legislative issues pertaining to UTRGV.
• Ramon Santos Jr. was instrumental on key legislation and rider requirements.
• Vista Valderas Herrera was key to data management systems.
• It's, I think, a national security issue.
• operations and powers, tax ramp, and cyber security operations over.

Bills: HB5560, HB2, HB24, HB3233, HB1397, HB2067, HB3133, HB5696, HB5680, HB2885, HB3966, HB3556, HB3595, HB144, HB26, HB2038, HB521, HB4, HB 1178, HB42, HB 1211, HB783, HB3963, HB2240, HB1690, HB 1234, HB3372, HB27, HB4211, HB2243, HB2853, HB4638, HJR7, HB 100, HB 126, HB3783, HB5138, HB2512, HB5616, HB4751, SB17, SB1637, SB1833, SB2155, SB21, SB2778, SB260, SB8, SB12, SB37, SB379, SB441, SB1566, SB2878, HB4112, HB3866, HB4749, HB2844, HB150

Keywords: groundwater, civil penalties, water conservation, drought contingency, environmental protection, public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, zoning, public notice, local government, residential development

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• How often do you have security? Is it police department or private security?
• Security is a major focus.
• We have a number of security initiatives. We have a security team.
• the security guards. ...helped even pay for the security guards on High Holiday days when we do have
• I didn’t know that in planning events, my concern was going to be security and making sure security would

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The meeting was a special commission hearing on antisemitism held off-site at Kerem Shalom Synagogue in Concord, with commissioners approving prior minutes and noting a quorum, a rescheduled October 27 meeting, and the addition of a new commissioner. The co-chairs and host speakers emphasized the personal and communal significance of holding the hearing in a synagogue and the importance of confronting antisemitism while protecting free speech, academic freedom, and civil discourse. The commission heard from former SJC Justice and current UMass General Counsel David Lowy, who discussed the IHRA definition of antisemitism, said its use as nonbinding guidance does not raise First Amendment concerns, and described UMass’s response to a discriminatory academic conference policy. Commissioners also asked about campus speaker vetting, protest rights, and university practices for addressing antisemitism and protecting students’ access to education. District Attorney Marian Ryan testified about restorative justice as a tool for addressing hate incidents, saying it can help victims be heard, reduce reoffending, and be used in criminal, school, and community settings. She described local programs, online reporting forms, and the need for better statutory tools, including changes to restitution and education requirements in hate-crime cases. Commissioners asked whether restorative justice affects charging decisions, and Ryan said it should not alter whether a hate crime is investigated or charged. She also identified model programs and said the commission’s work aligns with the national strategy it is charged with implementing. Three rabbis then described the rise in antisemitic incidents in schools and communities, the emotional toll on Jewish families, and the need for stronger school responses, clearer language in incident communications, and better training for educators. Rabbi Brad David recounted repeated incidents in Acton-Boxborough and praised the district’s improved partnership and response, while Rabbi Tom Shah described parental anxiety, concerns about classroom materials lacking context, and the need for balanced instruction. The rabbis also discussed synagogue security costs and measures, including volunteer security teams, police support, grants, and physical protections. Commissioners said the testimony would inform forthcoming recommendations, and DESE staff noted they are developing instructional-materials guidance and a rubric for educators. The final witness, Professor Christina Miller, outlined hate-crime prosecution issues in Massachusetts, including mixed-motive cases, the need for clearer statutes and jury instructions, better training for police and clerk magistrates, guidance on sentencing and diversity-awareness programs, and the use of community impact statements.

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• By promoting justice, this committee seeks to create a secure environment where Texans can thrive and
• Over on the right-hand side of that slide, you can see some of the key pieces of our staffing as far
• Uh, one of our key focuses for reentry, effective re-entry goes back to having jobs.
• I had checked that box.
• Until 2023 we were responsible for 10 secure facilities here in the state of Texas.

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• Speaker, energy security is, simply put, national security.
• SPEAKER, ENERGY SECURITY IS, SIMPLY PUT, NATIONAL SECURITY.
• You don't have health care, you don't have security.
• Here's Social Security and retirement taxes. FICA.
• HERE'S SOCIAL SECURITY AND RETIREMENT TAXES. FICA.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And she oversees the Security Operations Center.
• It may be the Office of Cybersecurity having a third-party... security scans.
• Privacy is a key aspect. This is evolving to the top.
• Security function within the state of New Mexico.
• Efficiency is so key in our industry.