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• Senate Joint Resolution Number Two by Senator Wagner appointing a committee to notify the governor that
• With that, I need to appoint three Senators who will be escorting the governor.
• Governor, I want to thank you.
• Committee appointed to escort the Governor to the Joint session of the legislature, Mr. President.
• So, one of the things is getting to be lieutenant governor I get... ...getting to be lieutenant governor

Bills: SB 2, SJR 36, SB 2, SR 19, SR 27, SR 30, SR 32, SCR 11

Keywords: Houston East End, Chamber of Commerce, East End Day, economic development, community involvement, scholarships, business events, McAllen, celebration, community pride, cultural events, economic growth, McAllen Day, community recognition, South Texas, local pride, Wise County Day, Texas Senate, Wise County, state recognition

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• And again, the governor and lieutenant governor strongly support this.
• And again, the governor and lieutenant governor strongly support this.
• And again, the governor and lieutenant governor strongly support this.
• And again, the governor and lieutenant governor strongly support this.
• And again, the governor and lieutenant governor strongly support this.

Bills: HF1126, HF967, HF1066, HF1669, HF926

Keywords: property tax, Indian Tribe, tax exemption, Minnesota, public charity, property tax exemption, Minnesota statutes, unorganized territory, federally recognized, soil conservation, water conservation, local government aid, environmental funding, Minnesota legislation, tax credits, sustainable aviation fuel, environmental policy, corporate franchise, Minnesota taxation, tobacco

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• Thank you for having the department here today to discuss Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan's
• The department and the governor are requesting grant administration authority.
• Services the department and the governor Services the department and the governor are<01:14:36.920
• This is a provision that the State Patrol as well as the governor believe will help.
• So my question is, how does the governor justify this?

Bills: HF5

Keywords: tax modification, transportation funding, electric vehicle tax, Social Security subtraction, retail delivery fee, motor vehicle registration, state budget, transportation policy, 1183, house

Summary: The committee began with member and staff introductions, then heard an overview of the governor’s transportation budget recommendations from fiscal staff Andy Lee. He explained that the spreadsheet showed only proposed changes, not base spending, and highlighted General Fund and trunk highway adjustments for MnDOT and the Department of Public Safety, including operating changes, extensions of prior appropriations, increased state road construction and Blatnik Bridge authority tied to anticipated federal funds, State Patrol hiring and a metro headquarters item, aeronautics changes, and revenue adjustments in the Driver and Vehicle Services special revenue account. The main testimony came from Metropolitan Council Chair Charlie Zelle, who outlined three budget-related items: advancing funds to MnDOT to help coordinate a highway reconstruction with a transitway project, making Metro Mobility riders eligible for free fixed-route transit, and reducing the Metro Transit general fund appropriation by $32.454 million annually. He said the advance would speed delivery and reduce disruption, the free-fare pilot had been successful and could save money if even a small share of Metro Mobility trips shifted to fixed-route service, and the general fund reduction was manageable in the near term because of new revenue streams but could constrain future expansion and capital maintenance. Members questioned the long-term effects of the proposed reduction, possible impacts on safety, service expansion, and capital maintenance, and whether federal funding uncertainty could affect operations and bus procurement. Zelle said the cuts would not affect immediate operations but could limit future BRT, microtransit, and transitway expansion, while also noting that capital maintenance needs include platform rebuilds, track work, rolling stock, and station repairs. He also said the 2023 funding package had accelerated projects and that the council was opening three transit lines this year. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• The bill is passed to be enacted and will be laid before the Governor for her approbation.
• The House has amended the bill as recommended by the Governor.
• The matter having been returned by the Governor under the provisions of Article 56 of the Constitution
• Question comes on the adoption of the amendment as recommended by the Governor.
• On the adoption of the amendment as recommended by the Governor.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several committee and floor matters. The Committee on Rules reported two municipal property tax relief bills, Senate Nos. 1933 and 1935, and both were referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. Senator Tarr emphasized the urgency of advancing the bills, describing them as measures to address property tax shocks and provide relief through a rebate or credit mechanism. The Senate then enacted House No. 3916, authorizing Westfield to set an age limit for original appointment as a police officer, and took a brief recess to sign the bill. On third reading, the Senate passed to be engrossed Senate No. 24, amending the charter of the town of Sandwich, after accepting a committee report recommending a new draft, Senate No. 2859. It also passed to be engrossed House No. 4173, further regulating appointments to the Acton Memorial Library, and House No. 4031, increasing the age limit for retired police officers serving as special police officers in Weston, after adopting an amendment offered by Senator Barrett. The Senate also considered House No. 3912, increasing the Marblehead Board of Health from three to five members, which had been returned by the Governor with a recommended amendment under Article 56. The Senate suspended its rules, adopted the Governor’s amendment, and returned the bill to the House for reenactment. Finally, a House petition concerning a special commission on perimenopause and menopause care was referred to the Committee on Public Health, and the Senate adopted an order to adjourn until Monday at 11:00 a.m.

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• give everyone a road map of what we're going to do here, we're going to read in messages from the governor
• Messages from the governor. Seeing no objection, we are in that order of business.
• Messages from the governor, the reader to read. Senate executive order.
• Respectfully yours, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.
• Respectfully yours, Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor. The reader to read.

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• , because the governor has specifically, by bill number, identified this as a priority for the state.
• And yet this particular issue, which is, you know, leads the world in this space, as the governor has
• And yet this particular issue, which is, you know, leads the world in this space, as the governor has
• But we do need to figure out, like, how beyond what's in—and I know the Governor said the same thing,
• who are not serving in the office of Governor as of the effective date of this budget act.

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• so I was the acting governor.
• Lieutenant Governor.
• Lieutenant Governor Lieutenant Governor Patrick Speaker Burroughs Chairman Perry and Chairman King and
• I want to make sure you know that Lieutenant Governor Patrick's speaker. boroughs, Governor Abbott, have
• It is appointed by the governor. You're appointed by the governor.

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• Healey, Lieutenant Governor Driscoll, and the legislature.
• Governor Healey has laid out a bold, comprehensive strategy for making systematic improvements to our
• Governor Healey's House 4987 proposal builds on recent progress by establishing a steady, multi-year
• Governor Healey's proposal to establish a multi-year authorization will expand upon these investments
• Now, unfortunately, Governor Baker vetoed the low-income fare program and returned with the amendment

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Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 4987, the administration’s transportation bond bill centered on Chapter 90 roadway funding and related capital programs. Administration officials described the bill as a roughly $5.5 billion package that would continue $300 million per year for Chapter 90 over four years, with part of the funding distributed by the traditional formula and an additional $100 million based solely on road miles to better support rural and smaller communities. They also highlighted authorizations for municipal pavement work, Shared Streets and Spaces grants, accelerated bridge and pavement repairs, MBTA rail modernization and reliability, housing-related transportation improvements, and a new DCR-focused PRISM program for parkways and related infrastructure. Officials emphasized that the bill is financed through the Commonwealth Transportation Fund and Fair Share revenues, and said it would help municipalities plan more predictably, speed project delivery, and support housing, safety, and climate goals. Committee members and witnesses discussed the bill’s broader scope beyond traditional Chapter 90, especially the $200 million for transportation projects that support housing development and the $200 million for MBTA modernization and rail reliability. Members asked about the rationale for a four-year authorization amid fiscal uncertainty, federal funding volatility, and the status of commuter rail electrification. Administration officials responded that the capital authorization is backed by dedicated transportation revenues rather than the operating budget, and said multi-year certainty helps cities and towns make better long-term repair decisions. They also said the MBTA’s rail modernization funds would support locomotive procurements, including battery-electric and Tier 4 diesel locomotives, as part of a longer-term regional rail and electrification strategy. Municipal officials and regional advocates strongly supported the bill. The Massachusetts Municipal Association, along with town and city officials from Sherborn, Conway, and Yarmouth, said the increased Chapter 90 funding and road-mile-based distribution are especially important for small and rural communities with limited local revenue capacity, and that multi-year funding would let them bundle projects, bid at better prices, and address backlogs more proactively. A Better City and MAPC also supported the bill but urged the committee to treat it like a traditional bond bill by adding policy provisions and considering new transportation revenue tools, such as TNC fee changes, road pricing, parking taxes, and other mechanisms. The committee took no vote during the hearing and adjourned after testimony concluded.

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• He's also his chief operating officer for the governor.
• And for a while, he was the deputy chief of staff for the governor.
• She has been appointed initially in 2012 by Governor Fallon and then again in 2019 by Governor Stitt.
• Thank you, Governor, and also thank you, Senator Rader, for this opportunity.
• Thank you, Senator Rader, and the Governor, for my appointment.

Bills: HB1937, HB2153, HB3674, HB2978, HB3885, HB3671, HB3261, HB3021, HB3029, HB4274, HB3701, HB3076

Keywords: HB1937, Oklahoma schools, student communications, electronic communication, digital communication, parent notification, legal guardian, school personnel, teachers, coaches, administrators, charter schools, public schools, administrative leave, corroborated report, investigation, employee file, discipline, termination, school board

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• You have governors like Spencer Cox in Utah and you have governors like uh Governor Healey out in Massachusetts
• You<00:03:49.040> have<00:03:49.200> governors<00:03:49.680> like<00:03:51.040><
• You have governors like Spencer Cox in Utah<00:03:52.400> and<00:03:52.640> you<00:03:
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• Utah and you have governors like uh Utah and you have governors like uh Governor<00:03:54.080> Healey

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: Senator Erin Maye Quade discussed her package of bipartisan AI-regulation bills, saying consumer-facing AI is largely unregulated and has already caused harm to children, adults, the environment, consumer prices, and privacy. She argued the federal government has not acted, so states are stepping in, and said the issue is drawing support across party lines because the harms are affecting red, purple, and blue states alike. She described a bill aimed at AI chatbots and children, citing reports of self-harm, suicide, disordered eating, harmful behavior, and other unsafe interactions. She said chatbots are designed to maximize engagement, avoid friction, and keep conversations going, which can be especially dangerous for developing brains and can lead to explicit or boundary-pushing content without human oversight. Maye Quade also outlined bills to bar health insurers from using AI in review, evaluation, determination, or appeals processes, saying insurers already deny claims too aggressively and AI speeds up denials. Another bill would prohibit AI-driven surveillance pricing, which she said allows companies to use personal data to charge different customers different prices for the same product. A final bill would require notice when people are interacting with AI and provide access to a human, which she said is important for both routine customer service and high-stakes situations like medical appointments. She acknowledged possible court challenges but said coordinated state action could effectively create a national framework if Congress continues to do nothing.

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• But anyway, they sent me a clip of Governor Basher and he happened to mention my hometown of Henderson
• So uh just want to correct the record and let the governor know that we still mine coal in Kentucky and
• <00:18:24.799> and<00:18:25.120> our a video of uh of our governor and our a video
• Basher and he me a clip of uh Governor Basher and he happened<00:18:39.760> to<00:18:40.000><
• <00:19:23.039> know the record and let the governor know the record and let the governor know

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a roll call establishing a quorum, and approval of the previous day’s journal. The House clerk then informed the Senate that the House had passed House Bills 49 and 470 and requested concurrence. The clerk also read the second-reading calendar, which included Senate Bills 45, 98, 118, 145, 153, 155, 158, and 160, all of which were sent to the Rules Committee. Committee reports placed several bills on the calendar, including SB 69, 56, 72, 57, 172, 9, 141, and 110, with various committee substitutes and title amendments noted. The Rules Committee later posted those bills for the next day’s regular orders, and the Committee on Committees made several referrals, including SB 41 to Appropriations and Revenue; SBs 124 and 152 to Education; SBs 125, 138, 162, and 170 to Judiciary; SJR 90 to Transportation; SBs 47, 104, and 159 to Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection; and Senate Resolutions 85 through 89 to the floor. During floor business, members filed amendments and co-sponsorship requests, including amendments to SB 39 and SB 110 and co-sponsorships for bills such as SB 98, SB 172, SB 63, SB 135, SB 179, and SB 169. Senators also made several announcements and remarks, including notice of upcoming committee meetings, a reception for working families, the National Farm Machinery Show, and concerns about coal, energy affordability, and a constituent’s high utility bill. One senator called up Senate Resolution 82 for the next day, and the chamber adopted Senate Resolution 84, honoring Harriet Thompson of Winchester for her service to the Clark County Republican Women’s Club and the Republican Party. New legislation was introduced, including SB 180 on property valuation, SB 184 on education reporting, SBs 185-187 on branch budget recommendations and branch budget bills, SB 188 on railroad safety, and SCR 96 to reestablish the disaster prevention and resiliency task force. No floor votes were taken on the bills themselves during this meeting beyond the adoption of SR 84. The Senate then recessed for committee meetings, returned, and adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

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• new provisions that requires the members of state University boards of trustees and the Board of Governors
• Thank you for the question, senator. >> The language specifically says that the Board of governors showed
• I came to Florida after graduate school as an unpaid intern for Governor Scott.
• Also thank the governor for the opportunity to not only serve my state but also my local community.
• I've had a few people tried to 2 administrations and one governor tried to pry me out of Pensacola to

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• And like the Governor, I really believe deeply in the promise of our state.
• As you've all heard the governor say many times, California is the fifth largest economy in the world
• It's the result of the governor and the legislature's collaboration and thoughtful effort in 2021 to
• Since the legislature passed the authorizing legislation in 2021 and the governor signed it into law.
• He's just going to be our next governor here, I think. All right, thank you so much.

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• Item number three, messages from the governor. Mr. Clerk, are there any messages from the governor?
• Ariyoshi and Governor Wi.
• Ariyoshi and Governor Wi.
• state of Hawaii under both Governor state of Hawaii under both Governor Arioshi<00:23:39.360>
• And so happy to Arioshi and Governor Wi.

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• SB 353 amends chapter 127A, HRS, to clarify state and local authority, prohibits the governor or mayor
• “I mean, we’re leaving it with the governor to make that decision. That’s my question: why?”
• The speaker added that they were not saying the other view lacked merit, but that the governor would
• They said emergency managers can do a better job setting expectations for the governor, executives, and
• They said they think they can do a better job setting expectations for the governor, executives, and

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs heard several bills on January 27, 2025. SB 24, relating to identification, would require the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to help inmates obtain civil ID cards and other vital documents for reentry. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from DCR, the Hawaiʻi Correctional System Oversight Commission, DHS, the Hawaiʻi Disability Rights Center, health and youth advocates, and others, with comments emphasizing that reentry should begin on day one and that lack of identification is a major barrier to housing and employment. A senator asked about the low number of IDs issued in 2022 and DCR said it already has a satellite ID card machine at Hālawa and plans to procure more for other facilities. The committee recommended passage of SB 24 as is. SB 474, relating to psychologists, would require DCR clinical psychologists to obtain licensure within 10 years of employment and would sunset in 2035. DCR strongly supported the bill, citing a severe staffing shortage, low exam passage rates, and many vacant positions, while the Hawaiʻi Psychological Association expressed concerns and one testifier argued psychologists serving incarcerated people should be licensed before employment. Committee members questioned whether the 10-year period was too long and discussed alternative solutions such as pay incentives and shortage differentials. The committee ultimately recommended passage with amendments, shortening the licensure period to 5 years, moving the sunset to July 1, 2030, and making other technical changes. SB 353, relating to emergency management, would clarify emergency authority, bar suspension of public records or vital statistics requests during emergencies, define “severe warning,” and allow the legislature or city councils to terminate a state of emergency. DHS and HMA opposed the bill, arguing it could limit executive flexibility and cut off access to the major disaster fund, while supporters included public-interest and good-government groups. The committee discussed whether legislative termination authority could interfere with ongoing emergency response and recovery, with the bill’s sponsor explaining it was aimed more at situations where emergency conditions have ended, such as prolonged COVID-era proclamations. The committee recommended passage with amendments, including a delayed effective date and committee report notes referencing DHS request data and HMA’s opposition. The committee also heard SB 259, relating to recordkeeping for secondhand dealers and pawn brokers, and SB 37, relating to recordings of law enforcement activities. SB 259 was set for amendment and deferred decision-making to January 29, 2025, so the committee could seek input from HPD. SB 37 drew support from the Legal Clinic and other advocates, with a clarifying question about civil enforcement actions, and the committee recommended passage with amendments and a delayed effective date. The meeting concluded with the committee adopting its recommendations and adjourning.

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• Gruters: THE GOVERNOR HAS DECLARED AN EMERGENCY, YES. >> Sen.
• MOVING FORWARD THE CHIEF IMMIGRATION OFFICER WILL BE ABLE TO COORDINATE WITH THE GOVERNOR AND MAKE SURE
• THERE ARE GUARDRAILS IF YOU LOOK AT 1203, IT'S ADMITTEDLY THE SAME GUARDRAILS FOR THE GOVERNOR IN HIS
• GOVERNOR JEANETTE NUNEZ. IN FAVOR OF IN-STATE TUITION FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS. WHAT HAS CHANGED?
• THE BILL IS NOT THE BILL I WAS EXPECTING TO HEAR AFTER SEEING THE GOVERNORS AND MANY OTHER PROPOSALS

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• there from the governor.
• governor is, put it into the budget or an explanation on why he didn't do that.
• The governor is putting the housing projects together all over the state.
• That commitment has been made by the governor.
• It was initially contemplated that the governor could make that That we had.

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• annual proclamation by the governor annual proclamation by the governor encouraging<01:16:33.600
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• <01:18:08.000> Cenounu proclamation from the governor Cenounu proclamation from the governor
• Um, last year did anybody ask the governor to make a proclamation for service dogs week?
• The governor knows about recognition.

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Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 94, which would prohibit municipal amendments to the state building code and move New Hampshire toward a more uniform statewide code. Senator McConi and several supporters, including the Josiah Barlo Center for Public Policy, the State Fire Marshal, the Associated General Contractors of New Hampshire, and the New Hampshire Homebuilders Association, argued that local variations create confusion, raise housing costs, and make compliance harder for builders operating in multiple towns. The Fire Marshal said the goal is a single state building and fire code with only limited administrative amendments at the local level, not technical changes, and noted that municipalities could still seek exceptions through the Building Code Review Board if needed. The chair explained that a similar House bill was already moving forward with fire code and administrative amendment language, and members agreed that retaining SB 94 would avoid conflicting bills. The committee then voted to retain SB 94 by roll call, 13-0, with no minority report. The committee then took up Senate Bill 30, which would designate the Virginia opossum as New Hampshire’s state marsupial. Senator Fenton presented the bill as a light-hearted measure inspired by Chesterfield School fourth graders, who had submitted written testimony and supported the idea. Members discussed the bill in a humorous but mostly supportive way, with one member objecting that it trivialized the legislature, while others said it could help engage students in the legislative process. The committee voted ought to pass on SB 30, 11-2, and agreed to place it on consent with no minority report. Later, the committee opened a hearing on Senate Bill 95, concerning youth camp cabins and state fire/building codes. Senator McConi said the bill would exempt new residential cabins in youth recreation camps from sprinkler requirements and allow them to omit electrical, mechanical, or plumbing systems, while requiring any such systems that are present to comply with state code. He said the measure was intended to resolve recurring interpretation problems that have caused expense and uncertainty for camp owners, and he praised work with the Fire Marshal’s office to reach a workable compromise. Representative Schmidt asked about cabin sizes and whether larger cabins with multiple occupants would still be safe; the senator explained that camps typically use counselors, drills, and supervision, and that the people behind him could answer more detailed questions. The transcript cuts off before the hearing concludes or any vote is taken on SB 95.

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• interested in being nominated, but the Senate president, the Speaker, the minority leaders, the governor
• I do want to say that one of the reasons why the governor, besides her vast experience, is that Monica's
• The other is that the governor and the city's appointee, because if...
• Is that the governor and the city's appointee, because if this thing is going to be built in the city
• She was also appointed to the first commission by Governor Baker that never met.

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Summary: The meeting was the first organizational discussion of the newly created commission to study the feasibility of establishing a Massachusetts Cape Verdean Cultural Center in Boston. Senator Liz Miranda opened with background on the seven-year effort to create the commission, the seed funding included in the state budget, and the commission’s one-year mandate to produce a report on location, funding, and next steps. Members introduced themselves and described their Cape Verdean ties, with discussion emphasizing the historical importance of Cape Verdean communities in Boston, New Bedford, Falmouth/Cape Cod, Brockton, and other parts of the Commonwealth. A major topic was how to structure the commission’s leadership. Members discussed whether the co-chairs should be legislators, outside appointees, or a mix, and several noted the need to follow open meeting law and other public meeting requirements. Representative Cabral suggested Senator Miranda and Representative Diggs as co-chairs, with possible vice chairs drawn from other appointees. The group also discussed the need to keep the commission representative of the broader state, not just Boston, and to consider an advisory group of Cape Verdean association presidents and other community leaders outside the formal membership. The commission then reviewed a long list of potential additional members, focusing on people with experience in arts, culture, education, history, community building, philanthropy, construction, health, and related fields. Members were asked to review the list, suggest additions or gaps, and send feedback to staff. No final appointments were made at this meeting. The commission voted to reconvene in two weeks to organize itself, potentially elect co-chairs and vice chairs, and move forward with additional appointments; the motion passed, and the meeting was adjourned.

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• We are convened now for the purpose of considering a nomination by Governor Hochul for Commissioner of
• I'm honored that Governor Hochul had nominated me to lead the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic
• Kathy Moser: So the Governor put $53 million in the budget last year, and we designated that for some
• So the governor put $53 million in the budget. last.
• So the governor put $53 million in the budget, last year's budget, and we designated that for some of

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Summary: The joint meeting of the Senate Finance Committee and the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks, and Recreation considered Governor Hochul’s nomination of Kathleen “Kathy” Moser to serve as Commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. Moser described her background in conservation and public lands, and said her priorities would include improving access and belonging for all New Yorkers, maintaining health and safety, modernizing infrastructure, addressing climate change and sustainability, and strengthening partnerships with local governments, community groups, and the Legislature. Members questioned her on a range of park issues, including visitor fees, safety at swimming areas such as Lake Welch, security measures at parks, access for urban residents through nature buses and school transportation grants, maintenance and capital needs, event permitting, workforce recruitment and retention, and coordination around the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Moser said the department has targeted capital and safety investments at popular parks, is installing fencing, lighting, cameras, and license plate readers at entrances at selected sites, and is planning extensive 250th commemoration programming and historic-site renovations. She also discussed efforts to expand community stewardship, including partner groups, culturally specific amenities like cricket fields, and outreach through traveling exhibits and social media. Senators raised concerns and suggestions about renewable energy siting, cell service in rural areas, invasive species prevention, and local infrastructure needs. After questioning concluded, the committees voted to advance the nomination, and the motion was reported to the Senate floor.