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• In Lake County, we're a population of about 67,500 people, 68,000, very rural, with a big lake in the
• Big lake in the middle of it. Very hard to get around.
• Like, for example, in Lake County, I don't have the ability to tap into any county general funds.
• Like, for example, in Lake County, I don't have the ability to tap into any county general funds.
• Our center provides service to Marin, Sonoma, Lake, and Mendocino counties.

Summary: The subcommittee heard presentations from the Department of State Hospitals (DSH), the Commission for Behavioral Health, and the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) on budget proposals and implementation updates. DSH outlined its proposed 2026-27 budget, including funding for patient operating expenses, IST solutions savings, conditional release program costs, LPS bed allocation changes, electrical infrastructure projects at Napa and Patton, SB 380 transitional housing feasibility work, and expanded dental services at Metropolitan and Patton. DSH also reported that it has met court-ordered IST treatment benchmarks in the Stiavedi v. Clinton case, with average time to initiate treatment down to about five days and pending placements reduced to roughly 250, while noting that Proposition 36 could increase referrals and SB 1323 may divert some individuals earlier into community-based treatment. Members asked about rising outside hospitalization costs, Medicare enrollment, the timing and structure of capital projects, and whether IST solution funds are being fully used; DSH said the savings reflect slower-than-expected ramp-up of community programs and that the Central California FACT replacement program is still on track for January 2027 activation. The Commission for Behavioral Health described its role under the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA), including data, evaluation, grantmaking, technical assistance, and transparency work. It highlighted the new statewide Innovation Partnership Fund, a five-year, $20 million-per-year program with small and large grant categories; the first RFA drew strong interest, with more than 400 questions and over 1,000 bidders’ conference participants. The Commission also discussed a proposed extension to spend down about $4.1 million remaining for the Alcove Youth Drop-in Center grants so sites can finish implementation and Stanford can complete the final evaluation. Members asked about grant duration, whether projects can be renewed, what qualifies as innovation, and whether the fund could support service delivery rather than awareness campaigns or training; the Commission said awards are expected to be three-year contracts and that proposals must be new or meaningfully expanded approaches that support BHSA priority populations. DHCS reviewed major behavioral health changes under CalAIM and BH Connect, including peer support, mobile crisis, contingency management, traditional health care practices for tribal members, updated specialty mental health access criteria, and new substance use treatment standards based on ASAM’s fourth edition. DHCS reported strong contingency management results, with more than 13,000 members served and 95% testing negative for stimulant use during treatment, and said 21 Indian health care providers have been approved to offer traditional health care practices. It also described BH Connect initiatives such as the $1.9 billion access reform and outcomes incentive program, workforce investments, evidence-based practice expansion, IMD participation by four counties, and transitional rent services. On BHSA implementation, DHCS said it is not tracking individual county contract cuts but is monitoring county plans and statewide outcomes, while stakeholders raised concerns about local prevention and service gaps. DHCS also outlined its H.R. 1 implementation strategy, including outreach, streamlined renewals, exemptions for disabled, substance use, and medically frail individuals, and proposed clinic navigator and outreach funding; it said it has not yet produced a focused estimate of H.R. 1 impacts on behavioral health populations. The discussion ended with DHCS noting that B-CHIP bond funding has supported 437 infrastructure projects, creating 546 new or expanded facilities and more than 9,500 residential beds across the state.

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• In Lake County, we're a population of about 67,500 people, 68,000, very rural, big lake in the middle
• Big lake in the middle of it. Very hard to get around.
• In Lake County, 988 calls are routed through a contracted crisis line and Behind it.
• Like, for example, in Lake County, I don't have the ability to tap into any county general funds.
• Like, for example, in Lake County, I don't have the ability to tap into any county general funds.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And these lakes were really low because of the drought. Absolutely.
• This lake is going to be vitally important to the future of this state.
• To create another lake, does it create an insurance of water? No.
• use, Cooper Lake, which is just upstream from where this is proposed."
• , ski boats, and fishing boats, and they're using those lakes for recreation.

Bills: SB4 , SB23 , SB3 , SJR2 , SJR85 , SB34 , SB60 , SB75 , SB706 , SB1814 , SB1220 , SB523 , SB565 , SB1253 , SB840 , SB764 , SB2383 , SB2155 , SB1535 , SB1405 , SB1423 , SB1566 , SB1804 , SB1728 , SB1816 , SB1952 , SB1948 , SB2037 , SB2068 , SB1455 , SB213 , SB243 , SB627 , SB646 , SB670 , SB896 , SB917 , SB1184 , SB971 , SB1255 , SB1261 , SB1283 , SB1358 , SB991 , SB1733 , SB21 , SB231 , SB739 , SB1252 , SB1371 , SB664 , SB40 , SB9 , SJR1 , SB687 , SB1332 , SB458 , SB482 , SB927 , SB984 , SB651 , SB1620 , SB2124 , SB2448 , SB841 , SB843 , SB402 , SB2662 , SB2053 , SB2332 , SB2112 , SB745 , SB1247 , SB1789 , SB27 , SB207 , SB2938 , SB1901 , SB1227 , SB1248 , SB912 , SB1321 , SB2143 , SB2145 , SB1497 , SB1239 , SB2180 , SB1388 , SB1662 , SB1951 , SB1537 , SB493 , SB378 , SB1020 , SB1018 , SB992 , SB958 , SB920 , SB1350 , SB1762 , SB552 , HCR109 , SB2185 , SB4 , SB23 , SB3 , SJR2 , SJR85 , SB34 , SB60 , SB75 , SB706 , SB1814 , SB1220 , SB523 , SB565 , SB1253 , SB840 , SB764 , SB2383 , SB2155 , SB1535 , SB1405 , SB1423 , SB1566 , SB1804 , SB1728 , SB1816 , SB1952 , SB1948 , SB2037 , SB2068 , SB1455 , SB213 , SB243 , SB627 , SB646 , SB670 , SB896 , SB917 , SB1184 , SB971 , SB1255 , SB1261 , SB1283 , SB1358 , SB991 , SB1733 , SB21 , SB231 , SB739 , SB1252 , SB1371 , HB2970 , HB 109 , SB2308

Keywords: property tax, homestead exemption, school funding, state aid, constitutional amendment, elderly, disabled, ad valorem taxation, school district funding, SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption

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• times, like I've done projects in Tennessee and Kentucky and other states where we're creating a data lake
• , and that data lake is just on all the data that all the different agencies are putting out.
• , and that data lake is just on all the data that all the different agencies are putting out.
• And that data lake is just on all the data that all the different agencies are putting out.
• Can we dip from a lake that's close nearby so that we can get water on this fire quickly?

Committee: House House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 1020, which would create Arizona Space Commission special license plates. Staff explained that by December 31, 2026, an applicant would pay a $32,000 implementation fee to ADOT, with $8 going to an administrative fee and $17 from each plate donation going to the Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research Fund. Senator Shamp and Arizona Space Commission representatives spoke in support, describing the bill as a way to raise awareness for Arizona’s space economy and support future aerospace and research efforts. A commission chair also noted that the commission has no dedicated funding stream and that the bill would help generate revenue for its aerospace and innovation work. After discussion, members asked about the bill’s timing and a likely floor amendment to extend the implementation deadline from 2026 to 2027. The committee then voted 5-0, with two members absent, to return SB 1020 with a do-pass recommendation. The chair and members made several supportive remarks about Arizona’s space industry, including Yuma’s future role and the state’s broader competitiveness in aerospace. The committee then received a Deloitte presentation on artificial intelligence in government. Deloitte described how AI and large public data sets can be used to improve state services, but emphasized questions of accountability, privacy, workforce impacts, and responsible use. In response to member questions, the presenters explained their data sources, how they handle minors through household-level records, and how they use predictive models to identify likely needs such as veteran benefits or rural health outreach, while stressing that the models are not used to make final eligibility decisions. A final presentation from Pano AI focused on wildfire detection technology. The presenter explained that the system uses high-definition cameras, AI, and human review to detect smoke early, provide location data to responders, and improve initial attack on fires. Members asked about coverage, weather limitations, funding, and future improvements. The presenter said the system is already deployed across Arizona through public and private partners, including utilities and fire agencies, and that it has helped identify fires early and support faster containment. The committee adjourned after the presentations.

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• over deplorable conditions'; a December 9th issue, 'Mobile home park residents seek rent relief from Lake
• email I got on January 25th about an urgent issue impacting the Hispanic community at Siman Park in Lake
• email I got on January 25th about an urgent issue impacting the Hispanic community at Siman Park in Lake
• In 2022, our park was bought by Lake Shore Management.
• In 2022, our park was bought by Lake Shore Management.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The DNR is unable to run a lake.
• And for other land lakes.
• </c> the acreage of parcels that abut lakes. the acreage of parcels that abut lakes.
• </c><00:42:35.280><c> In</c> on school trust lands abudding lakes.
• In on school trust lands abudding lakes.

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Region, Lake Winnipesaukee, Squam Lake, right?
• </c><01:13:15.520><c> W</c><01:13:15.840><c> Lake</c><01:13:16.000><c> wi</c><01:13:16.480><c> Lake</
• c> industry right the Lakes W Lake wi Lake industry right the Lakes W Lake wi Lake W<01:13:16.840><c>
• Squam</c><01:13:17.159><c> Lake</c><01:13:17.360><c> Squam</c><01:13:17.719><c> Lake</c><01:13:18.000
• ><c> right</c><01:13:18.120><c> they</c><01:13:18.280><c> all</c> W Squam Lake Squam Lake right they

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Public Higher Education Study Committee held an organizational meeting and received an update from the university and community college systems on implementation of recommendations from the governor’s higher education task force. The systems said the task force report contained about 40 recommendations, and they have focused first on operational items while continuing to work on larger policy issues, including better alignment of public higher education with workforce and economic development needs. The committee also discussed reporting requirements under the amended law and whether quarterly reports are required or whether annual updates are sufficient unless the committee requests more. A major topic was expanding Early College and dual-enrollment opportunities. The chancellors reported strong growth in Early College participation, significant student and family savings, and state scholarship support that they described as producing a strong return on investment. They said the goal is to build clearer pathways so students can earn college credit, reduce debt, and stay in New Hampshire for postsecondary education. They also noted ongoing work to simplify admissions and transfer processes, including about 100 transfer pathways between the systems, direct-admit efforts for community college and university students, and continued development of transfer equivalency tools. Members pressed the systems and the Department of Education on direct outreach to high school students, especially juniors, so students would know they are eligible for direct admission and other opportunities. The main obstacle discussed was access to student contact information, with officials saying the issue may involve contract limits with the College Board and possibly statutory constraints on sharing data. Department of Education staff said they are meeting with the systems and vendors to determine what changes are needed. Committee members urged faster action so students and families can receive letters or other notices about in-state options, affordability programs such as Granite Guarantee, and pathways to community college and university enrollment.

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• Vermillion um but kind of a cool um Lake Vermillion um but kind of a cool um Ode<00:47:16.880><c> to
• million Sudan underground mine as Lake million Sudan underground mine State<00:48:29.200><c> Park</c
• And that would be the DNR's plan under our current state park management plan for Lake Vermilion.
• </c> opportunities around all of Lake opportunities around all of Lake Vermillion<00:52:22.200><c> um
• </c><00:52:58.280><c> um</c> State Park and the rest of the lake um State Park and the rest of the lake

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We're a charter school in Forest Lake.
• </c> have been an educator in Forest Lake have been an educator in Forest Lake Area<01:00:45.680><c>
• I'm Curt Stump, Peekquat Lakes Public Schools superintendent.
• I'm Lakes Public Schools Superintendent.
• Peekquat Lakes Public Schools rebuilt.

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Pictured above is the Howard Lake Library, awarded $729,000 for a 7,000-square-foot new building.
• The smallest was $614 in 1996 for White Bear Lake.
• Pictured above is the Howard Lake Library, awarded $729,000 for a 7,000-square-foot new building.
• Pictured above is the Howard Lake Library, awarded $729,000 for a 7,000-square-foot new building.
• </c><01:13:51.360><c> Library</c><01:13:52.000><c> awarded</c> Howard Lake Library awarded Howard Lake

Committee: Senate Capital Investment

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I believe Lake Superior College received an award of $200,000.
• um to support their partnership Lakes um to support their partnership with<00:13:32.399><c> the</c><
• Nation Tribal College to Red Lake Nation Tribal College to support<00:18:39.039><c> their</c><00:18:
• So between Leech Lake and White Earth, either got nothing or a little bit, and I'm just wondering why
• then depending on how many former Lake then depending on how many students<00:23:12.559><c> each</c>

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Joseph Community Land Trust in Lake Tahoe.
• , used the exemption to support the construction of three moderate-income ownership homes in South Lake
• In 2024, these homes were built on land donated by the city of South Lake Tahoe.
• important, the actual cost makes it so difficult to do projects in California, and especially places like Lake

Summary: The Committee on Revenue and Taxation met with a quorum and heard five bills, most of them tax exemptions or credits aimed at housing, veterans, and seniors. SB 1096, as amended, would provide a $1,500 tax credit for certain grandparents and other caregivers for tax years 2026 through 2030, with income-based phaseouts, a seven-year carryforward, and exclusions for dependents receiving foster care payments. Members praised the author’s amendments and the bill passed unanimously to Appropriations. The committee also heard AB 672, extending a property tax welfare exemption for community land trust projects that create or rehabilitate low-income housing, and AB 1668, extending for five years the welfare property tax exemption for nonprofit land trusts that protect open space and recreational lands. Supporters for both bills emphasized permanent affordability, stewardship of natural lands, and relatively small public costs compared with the housing and conservation benefits. AB 672 and AB 1668 each passed unanimously to Appropriations, though AB 1668 drew one respectful opposition from the California Teachers Association. AB 2022 would expand the property tax exemption for disabled veteran homeowners, increasing the exemption for low-income veterans to 100% and to 50% of assessed value for others, while preserving current benefits through a loophole-closing amendment. The author and veteran advocates argued the bill would help keep disabled veterans and their families in their homes and make California more competitive with other states. The bill passed 5-0 to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs. AB 2641 was placed on the consent calendar and adopted without objection.

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• Joseph Community Land Trust in Lake Tahoe.
• , used the exemption to support the construction of three moderate-income ownership homes in South Lake
• In 2024, these homes were built on land donated by the city of South Lake Tahoe.
• important, the actual cost—it's so difficult to do projects in California, and especially places like Lake

Committee: Senate Revenue and Taxation

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• The Pontchartrain Center will be used by GMB as the home of the Lake Town Squad. 3 is the city of Kenner
• The Pontchartrain Center will be used by GMB as the home of the Lake Town Squad A city, the Pontchartrain
• Center will be used by GMB as the home of the Lake Town Squadron.
• Item 33 is the Louisiana Housing Corporation for the Lake Charles Mid-City Seniors Project. $11 million

Keywords: 974, senate, all

Summary: The State Bond Commission met on May 21 with a quorum present and approved the April 16 minutes. The commission then reviewed and approved a large slate of local government and public authority financing requests, including election propositions for the November ballot, water and sewer infrastructure projects, fire protection and recreation district bonds, school board financing, and several refunding transactions. Most items were found to meet technical requirements and were approved on motions by Speaker DeVillier and seconded by Senator Talbot. Among the more notable items were the East Baton Rouge City-Parish refunding bonds for the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District, the City of Kenner’s retroactive approval request tied to a convention center agreement with GMB Basketball LLC, a Louisiana Housing Corporation financing increase for the Federal City Building 10 affordable housing project, and preliminary approval for the Northwest Louisiana Finance Authority’s Petro Tower redevelopment in Shreveport. The commission also approved financing for Southern University’s Scott’s Bluff student housing project and the Crescent City Schools/Harriet Tubman Charter School project. The Crescent City Schools item prompted questions about how MFP funds are used; staff explained that lease payments would support the bonds and that MFP funds are generally split between educational expenses and facilities-related costs. The commission received six monthly cost-of-issuance reports, which required no action, and a status update on the state debt schedule. It also approved Resolution No. 2 authorizing up to $425 million in general obligation refunding bonds to refund the Series 2016 bonds and tender other outstanding bonds for savings, with pricing tentatively set for June 16 and closing for June 30. During other business, New Orleans City Council President J.P. Morel thanked the commission for its role in helping address the city’s fiscal crisis and for approving a charter amendment election item aimed at strengthening budget oversight. The meeting adjourned after no further business.

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• My wife, Sandy, and I live up in Twin Lakes Village.
• My wife, Sandy, and I live up in Twin Lakes Village, which is four miles north of Rathdrum, and we're
• My wife Sandy and I live up in Twin Lakes Village. connect the name with the face.
• My wife, Sandy, and I live up in Twin Lakes Village, which is four miles north of Rathrom, and we're

Committee: House Education

Summary: The committee first heard an informational presentation on artificial intelligence in education and workforce development. Presenters described AI as a rapidly changing tool that can support student AI literacy, help teachers with differentiation and data analysis, and operate through platforms such as chatbots and reading tutors. They also emphasized both opportunities and cautions, including concerns about screen time, overreliance on technology, and the need for human connection, especially for struggling students. Members discussed the potential for AI to change jobs and education pathways, and the presenters suggested schools and the state should thoughtfully develop safe, closed systems and prepare students for future work. The committee then considered three RS requests from Rep. Jordan Redman. RS 33434 would require daily recess for elementary students and unstructured activity time for middle school students, with at least 20 minutes and no withholding of recess for discipline; it was introduced after questions about local control and discipline. RS 33254 would define inappropriate online behavior by students directed at school employees and others, allowing school boards to investigate and discipline harmful online conduct; it was also introduced. RS 3331 would allow school boards and administrators to extend school levy cycles from the current two-year cap to as long as four years to reduce levy fatigue and improve budgeting stability; it too was introduced. The committee approved each RS for introduction by voice vote and then adjourned.

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• Upon statehood, Idaho obtained title to the beds of navigable lakes...
• Upon statehood, Idaho obtained title to the beds of navigable lakes and rivers to hold in trust for the
• One of these laws is Title 58, Chapter 13, Idaho Code, commonly referred to as the Lake Protection Act
• This law seeks to balance the rights of the public to enjoy these lakes with the rights of the waterfront

Summary: The committee first handled routine business, including a silent roll call, notice of an upcoming tour of the Veolia water treatment plant, and approval of the February 9 and February 11, 2026 minutes. Members also recognized a departing page, Kaelin, who briefly shared her plans to serve an LDS mission and later attend college for an agribusiness degree. The committee then heard House Bill 652, presented by Representative Stone on behalf of a fourth-grade homeschool student from Twin Falls, Betty Grandi. The bill would designate hunting as Idaho’s official state sport. Grandi testified that she researched the issue, surveyed her community through her newspaper, and found hunting to be the clear favorite. She argued it reflects Idaho’s history, outdoor traditions, conservation values, and family recreation. The committee praised her presentation and unanimously voted to send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The remainder of the meeting was devoted to pending Idaho Department of Lands rules. Andrew Smith presented changes to mine land reclamation rules, saying the revisions were the product of negotiated rulemaking, public meetings, and comments, and would reduce word count and restrictive language while adding definitions and reorganizing requirements. Will Teeteman of the Idaho Conservation League supported periodic review of reclamation plans but objected that the rule did not clearly reflect statutory five-year review language; the committee nonetheless approved the docket. Marty Menzinger then presented navigable waterways rule changes, describing outreach, no fee increases, and reductions in word count and restrictive terms; the committee approved that docket as well. Finally, Lawson Tate presented right-of-way easement rule changes, including removal of nominal fees, updated compensation language tied to appraised value, emergency-work definitions, and longer temporary permits; after questions about appraisal costs and selection, the committee approved the rule. The meeting adjourned after all pending items were acted on.

Transcript Highlights:

• Upon statehood, Idaho obtained title to the beds of navigable lakes, changes.
• Upon statehood, Idaho obtained title to the beds of navigable lakes and rivers to hold in trust for the
• One of these laws is Title 58, Chapter 13, Idaho Code, commonly referred to as the Lake Protection Act
• This law seeks to balance the rights of the public to enjoy these lakes with the rights of the waterfront

Committee: House Resources and Conservation

Keywords: 989, all

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• problem mandating extra high Lake problem mandating extra high densities<00:05:16.680><c> in</c><00:
• Representative Johnson, I bring in the Lake Elmo example.
• Representative Johnson, I bring in the Lake Elmo example.
• I'm the city manager for the City of Prior Lake.
• So in Prior Lake, 40% of our city hasn't even been built yet.

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• We know that there's a project down in Heron Lake in southwestern Minnesota, right on the border with
• </c><00:17:42.880><c> in</c><00:17:43.200><c> Southwestern</c> in on Heron Lake in Southwestern in on
• That's money going to the DNR for the Shallow Lakes Program.
• It does go up through Lake and into Cook County. There may be a little bit of St.
• It's all Lake County, yeah.

Bills: HF1250

Committee: House Legacy Finance

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

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• Also, New Hampshire Lakes is here and they support this.
• You know, we want to keep fertilizers out of our lakes.
• I I heard running into our lakes.
• They contribute to water our lakes.
• We deliver what's called a lake-smart, lake-friendly living program, providing property owners with free

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all