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• When floods, storms, and blizzards hit our state, it is the Guard that rescues neighbors, clears the
• Yet deployments abroad often overlap with crises at home, as we've seen in recent years, with floods
• Whether it’s battling floods along our coast, responding to nor’easters, or even mitigating a school
• Whether it’s battling floods along our coast, responding to nor’easters, or even mitigating a school
• bus driver shortage during COVID... ...battling floods along our coast, responding to nor’easters, or

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a hybrid public hearing on seven House bills and seven Senate bills related to the Massachusetts National Guard and U.S. Armed Forces Reserves. Opening remarks covered hearing procedures, livestreaming, testimony limits, and expected reporting dates, and chairs noted the committee’s focus on Guard and Reserve issues. Testimony then moved through several bills, including S. 2465 to expand the National Guard welcome-home veterans bonus to all deployed Guard members regardless of residency, H. 3876/S. 2462 to authorize military-style headstones for long-serving or deceased Guard members, and S. 2482/H. 3833 to establish a Massachusetts National Guard Museum in Salem. Supporters of the bonus and headstone bills argued they would correct inequities and better honor service; Senator Lovely described the museum proposal as a way to preserve the Guard’s history in Salem and potentially support federal funding for the project. A major portion of the hearing focused on H. 3829/S. 2471, the “Defend the Guard” proposal that would bar Massachusetts National Guard deployments into active combat absent a formal congressional declaration of war. Supporters argued the bill would restore constitutional war powers, reduce repeated undeclared deployments, and protect Guard members’ mental health and state readiness. Opponents, including retired Guard leaders and current service members, warned it could conflict with federal law and Title 10 authority, undermine federal funding and training, and harm readiness, force structure, and unique Guard capabilities. Committee members repeatedly questioned the bill’s legal authority, constitutional basis, and practical effects under the Supremacy Clause and Title 10, and several witnesses were asked to submit additional written legal support. The committee also heard testimony on H. 3831, which would extend Chapter 115 benefits to currently serving Guard and Reserve members who do not meet federal veteran-status thresholds, and on related proposals to clarify Guard command structure and the duties of the Adjutant General. Supporters said these changes would improve access to benefits, reduce confusion in the chain of command, and strengthen discipline and responsiveness. Separately, the National Guard Association of Massachusetts backed H. 3860/S. 2458, the Guard Enlistment Enhancement Program, as a recruiting tool, while opposing the Defend the Guard bills. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• Donna Clinton: This local bill proposed obviously will remove our water system from city control and
• We have Chris Lyon, Fellsmere Water Control District. Chair: Is waiving in support. Any debate?
• Members, HB 4095 creates the Headwaters Water Control District.
• Chris Lyon, Fellsmere Water Control District, is waiving in support. Chair: We are in debate.
• Chair: Central Broward Water Control District, Broward County. You're recognized.

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• resilience section that requires identification of specific flood risks and the development of goals
• <00:34:58.000> resilience to add a distinct flood resilience to add a distinct flood resilience
• risks and the development specific flood risks and the development of<00:35:05.040> goals<00:
• Second, Emergency Medical Services Medical Control Board. Third, Trauma Medical Review Committee.
• Second, Emergency Medical Services Medical Control Board. Third, Trauma Medical Review Committee.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Parks currently has an active project under construction to replace failing systems that control the
• This project includes the replacement of all major HVAC equipment and other critical climate control
• Parks replace all guest room primary lodge entrance access controls.
• Parks replace all guest room primary lodge entrance access controls.
• Parks replace all guest room primary lodge entrance access controls.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Energy and Environmental Protection met at 9:00 a.m., approved the June 3 minutes, and heard a presentation from the Department of Parks and the Finance Cabinet on Kentucky State Parks capital projects. Commissioner Mark Keelin and Scott Baker described the scope of the state parks system, the ongoing coordination with DECA/Finance Cabinet, and the status of projects funded through House Joint Resolution 76, House Bill 553, House Joint Resolution 56, and House Bill 6. They said 36 of 44 state parks have received renovations or upgrades, with 66 projects completed and 17 under construction, and outlined work on campgrounds, utilities, wastewater systems, broadband, building systems, safety upgrades, ADA improvements, pools, golf courses, marinas, and lodge accommodations. The presenters highlighted several completed or active projects, including campground upgrades at Carter Caves, Ken Lake, and My Old Kentucky Home; utility and grid-resilience work at parks such as Kentucky Dam Village and Kincaid Lake; wastewater projects at parks including E.P. Tom Sawyer, Carter Caves, Dale Hollow, and Blue Licks Battlefield; and building and hospitality renovations at parks such as Lake Barkley, Baron River, and Cumberland Falls. They also noted completed playground upgrades, lock system replacements, beach refurbishment, and golf course improvements, and said the parks system is managing additional internal projects beyond those discussed. The department emphasized that parks often serve as sheltering locations during disasters and that infrastructure replacement is a high priority. Scott Baker then explained DECA’s role in managing the Commonwealth’s capital construction program, saying it oversees about 1,300 active projects across 28 cabinets and agencies, including 149 parks projects. He described DECA’s team-based approach, with dedicated project managers and field staff assigned to parks, and said monthly status meetings and more frequent check-ins are used to keep projects moving. In response to committee questions, Keelin and Baker said projects are assigned to DECA based mainly on the need for architectural or engineering services, while smaller or less complex work can be handled in-house by parks staff or the P11 construction crew. No votes were taken beyond approving the minutes.

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• Constitution gives states control over their own election processes.
• impact an election: the forest fires up north in the primary election of 2022 and the Chaves County flooding
• in 2024. ...election of 2022 and the Chaves County flooding in 2024.
• when you're escaping a natural disaster and you don't know if your home is burned to the ground or flooded
• of elections may be in headlines right now, the reality is, is that most of that will be caused by flood

Bills: SB264, SB261

Keywords: election integrity, voter coercion, public safety, emergency procedures, polling place security, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, 996, all

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• and I do know there is um source control and I do know there was<01:25:20.080> a<01:25:20.239
• Stronger source control to reduce PFAS at its origin.
• Stronger source control to reduce PFAS at its origin.
• Uh, there are naysayers that say it caused the floods, those big floods that were in Texas that had incredible
• say it caused the floods, those big floods<02:07:02.000> that<02:07:02.159> were<02:07

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And they have control of the federal government payment systems.
• Ansari, each will control 20 minutes. The gentleman is recognized. Mr.
• Ansari, will each control 20 minutes.
• Ansari, each will control 20 minutes. Mr.
• THE CLERK: H.R. 776 A BILL TO RE-AUTHORIZE TO ERADICATION CONTROL ACT OF 2003.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And if local governments are out of control, there's not much we can do.
• Control over the majority to the extent that they control what is approved, and where you have to meet
• Local control is... ...important.
• It's not about local control. It's about, I don't think this works.
• In our case, it'll be flood mitigation.

Bills: HB26, HB73, SB 14, HB46

Keywords: HB26, law enforcement contracts, sheriff, constable, county commissioners court, commissioners court, private security, special law enforcement district, property owners association, POA, municipal utility district, school district, junior college district, local government, contract policing, supplemental police services, large counties, population over 3.3 million, Texas Local Government Code, Harris County

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• Flood, for five minutes. Mr.
• It is for an expanded control of land.
• shall be equally divided and controlled shall be equally divided and controlled by<02:21:12.000>
• more controls over their own careers. more controls over their own careers.
• [clears throat] Scott, each will control [clears throat] Scott, each will control 30<04:38:23.039

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Flooding will the last election.
• <04:39:50.480> a control.
• It's about forcing a control.
• They control the House. They control the Senate. And President Trump is in the White House.
• They control the House. They control the Senate. And President Trump is in the White House.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Representative De Re: Yeah, I think I have to go in on local control here.
• I do want to say that I do believe in local control, and a lot of that local control comes to somebody
• And I believe in the ultimate local control, which is our citizens.
• <00:42:39.720> works yesterday uh because local control works yesterday uh because local control
• believe at the ultimate local control believe at the ultimate local control which<00:42:43.920><

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 1/CAC 1, which concerned gubernatorial succession and incapacity. Members supporting an ITL motion said the bill was not workable as written and that New Hampshire already has a constitutional structure that has functioned for more than 200 years. Others noted the state’s two-year gubernatorial term and said the existing protections were sufficient. The committee voted 16-0 to inexpedient to legislate, and the item was placed on consent. The committee then considered House Bill 96, the energy code bill. Supporters argued that updating the code would reduce long-term energy costs, improve climate resilience, help the construction industry, and keep New Hampshire eligible for federal funding. Opponents of ITL said the bill was premature because the 2024 energy code was already under review, housing costs were a major concern, and the testimony on costs was conflicting and not well supported. The committee voted 12-4 for ITL, and a minority report was requested. House Bill 161, dealing with the Native American Affairs Commission, was also sent to ITL by a 16-0 vote and placed on consent. Members cited serious concerns about vacancies, expired terms, missing annual reports, and whether the commission was functioning effectively. Several members said the committee lacked the expertise to resolve the underlying cultural and intergovernmental disputes and that the issues were beyond the committee’s scope. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 428 and adopted Amendment 0328 by a 16-0 vote. The amendment would preserve municipalities’ ability to make administrative building-code amendments, such as permit, inspection, occupancy, and fee procedures, while still barring local governments from setting higher construction standards than the state code. Testimony emphasized that the amendment was meant to clean up and consolidate related language and make the bill administratively workable. After the amendment passed, members discussed the bill in amended form, with supporters and opponents focusing on housing costs, local control, flood protection, and the risk of inconsistent local codes.

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• The<00:04:39.840> Minnesota<00:04:40.280> Pollution<00:04:40.680> Control<00:04:
• 41.000> Agency The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is
• regulators to help our pollution control regulators to help protect<00:05:08.560> Minnesota's
• the market with cheap cheaper can flood the market with cheap cheaper to<00:07:54.640> produce
• <00:36:16.359> that a possibility due to the controls that a possibility due to the controls

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But, as you said, this bill and all you can control is my bill, but this bill doesn't hold on to control
• But, as you said, this bill and all you can control is my bill, but this bill doesn't hold on to control
• said, this bill and all you can control said, this bill and all you can control is<00:41:07.960>
• , four years here about local control, four years here about local control, about<00:41:38.960>
• <00:53:52.600> our to dismiss our ability to control our to dismiss our ability to control

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So they're into these different areas that are strictly state controlled, but since we get money from
• So they're into these different areas that are strictly state controlled, but since we get money from
• word flood of data practices request.
• And the person on the other end... word flood of data practices request.
• My word flood of data practices request.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• , to issue a license If the director determines that, one, the proposed operation will not cause flooding
• suspension criteria, ensuring cloud seeding does not occur under unsafe conditions, such as when flooding
• risks are present. ...under unsafe conditions, such as when flooding conditions or flooding risks are
• geoengineering is often described as if it were a new experimental idea, the reality is the efforts to control

Bills: SB1005, SB1202, SB1278, SB1279, SB1280, SB1287

Keywords: cosmetics, animal testing, prohibition, manufacturers, sales regulation, state preemption, groundwater, water conservation, Arizona water resources, drought management, water quality, solar radiation management, environment, regulation, Arizona Revised Statutes, weather modification, licensing, environmental impact, public safety, cloud seeding

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• And that's very dangerous when you're managing the care and custody control of an entire unit.
• That doesn't even... ...control of an entire unit. So this is a problem. That's a great question.
• With the flood that happened, we are struggling continuously to get a birth certificate.
• With the flood that happened, we are struggling continuously to get a burst in.
• The flood that happened, we are struggling continuously to get a birth certificate. There's none.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission met to continue its review of the county sheriffs’ role in corrections, reentry, and public safety. After approving the prior meeting minutes, the sheriffs completed a lengthy presentation describing how their offices provide regional jail services, women’s programming, mental health and substance use treatment, reentry support, community partnerships, and auxiliary public safety functions such as BCI work, TRIAD, Meals on Wheels, and event support. They emphasized that services are tailored to local needs, that women’s facilities are designed to keep mothers close to family and support reunification, and that programming, housing, and job placement are central to reducing recidivism. They also discussed challenges including K2/synthetic drugs in facilities, gang classification and separation, and the difficulty justice-involved people face obtaining IDs and birth certificates, especially for people from Puerto Rico. Commission members generally praised the sheriffs’ work and asked for more detail on how regional women’s facilities operate, how community-provider cuts might affect reentry services, how no-cost phone/tablet communication is balanced against programming time, and what the most essential programs are if funding is reduced. The sheriffs said programming must come first, identified mental health, substance use treatment, domestic violence programming, and housing/job placement as critical, and explained that community organizations and the Registry of Motor Vehicles are key partners in reentry. They also described their approach to gang management through classification, separation, and information sharing, and noted that the Registry has become more flexible but Real ID requirements have made documentation barriers more significant. The commission chair stressed that the purpose of the study is collaboration and improving system performance, not an adversarial effort against the sheriffs or a decarceration debate. Members noted that future meetings would hear from probation in June and the Department of Correction in July, and that the commission would continue gathering information before deciding on next steps. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

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• When DPS got there, they should have taken control immediately, and that's why we try to figure out how
• You know, in the reality... there was the lack of command and control directing.
• model, that business model of coordinating. and in those particular cases, it was hurricanes and floods
• from district to district. to region to state and just do that with active shooting as opposed to a flood
• Or perhaps while you're dealing with the floods and hurricanes, you say, by the way, we're going to talk

Bills: HB33, HB45, HB48, HB1261, HB1465, HB1778, HB2596, HB5238, SB2969, HB45, HB48

Keywords: HB 48, oilfield theft, organized theft, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, DPS, Department of Public Safety, Texas, Railroad Commission, criminal justice, energy resources, theft prevention, organized crime, border region, El Paso, law enforcement task force, asset recovery, pipeline theft, drilling equipment, equipment theft

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• you know, we learned quite a bit from the Uvalde fiasco in many respects, the chaos and the lack of control
• When DPS got there, they should have taken control immediately, and that's why we try to Chairman Flores
• Freeman Martin: As events dictate, in Uvalde there was the lack of command and control.
• model, that business model of coordinating everyone in those particular cases, it was hurricanes, floods
• Or perhaps while you're doing the floods and hurricanes, you say, 'By the way, we're going to talk about

Bills: HB 33, HB 45, HB 48, HB 1261, HB 1465, HB 1778, HB 2596, HB 5238, SB 2969

Keywords: HB 48, oilfield theft, organized theft, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, DPS, Department of Public Safety, Texas, Railroad Commission, criminal justice, energy resources, theft prevention, organized crime, border region, El Paso, law enforcement task force, asset recovery, pipeline theft, drilling equipment, equipment theft

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• In those few hours, my phone, my texts, and my social media had been flooded with notifications.
• In those few hours, my phone, my text, and my social media had been flooded with notifications.
• In that moment, I had no control, and that is when I really decided I wanted to take my control back.
• The internet never forgets, and once a photo is put out there, it is very hard to regain control.
• Together, we can take back control and hold these bad actors accountable. Thank you. Ms.

Summary: The committee first took up HB 703 on utility relocation, as amended by a strike-all. The sponsor said the bill would require government authorities that order communication service providers to move infrastructure to pay the relocation costs, clarify expedited timelines, and align the House bill with the Senate version. Supporters argued the communication services tax should help cover these costs, while cities and counties warned the bill would shift major unfunded costs to local governments and taxpayers, especially in fiscally constrained counties. After public testimony from local government and industry representatives and debate over fairness, coordination, and the tax’s intended use, the committee adopted the strike-all and then passed the bill favorably on a roll call vote. The committee then heard and passed CS/HB 379, a securities package updating Chapter 517. The bill and conforming amendment made several technical and policy changes, including expanding certain exemptions, updating foreign jurisdiction and exchange considerations, revising merger-and-acquisition broker rules, aligning fingerprinting requirements with FBI standards, and adding protections related to financial exploitation of specified adults. Industry and Office of Financial Regulation witnesses supported the measure, and the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably without opposition. Next, the committee passed CS/HB 867 establishing the Coastal Link Commuter Rail Service Act to create a legal framework for commuter rail operations along Florida’s coastal corridor and to help Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties secure insurance and indemnification for service on the Florida East Coast Railway right-of-way. The Florida Chamber supported the bill, and it was reported favorably without debate. The committee also passed CS/HB 1161, which revises Florida’s deepfake law to require covered platforms to remove altered sexual depictions and copies upon request by the victim; the bill drew emotional testimony from a student victim and broad support from members, and a severability amendment was adopted before the bill passed unanimously. The committee then passed CS/HB 453 on pool and spa contractors, which updates Chapter 489 terminology and scope-of-practice rules and, through amendment, limits certain equipment to commercially available products. Finally, the committee passed HB 955 requiring all private employers to use E-Verify for new hires, removing the small-employer exemption. Supporters framed it as workforce integrity and rule-of-law legislation, while opponents warned about labor shortages, burdens on small businesses, and impacts on immigrant workers. After debate, the bill passed 19-3. The committee then began hearing CS/HB 541 on minimum wage requirements, which would allow voluntary waivers of minimum wage for certain internships, pre-apprenticeships, and on-the-job training; the sponsor presented an amendment limiting the duration and clarifying minor waivers, and the committee heard both support from small business groups and opposition from labor, immigrant, and worker advocates before the transcript ended.

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• I took this bill so that I would have control over the messaging and the situation.
• So you definitely want me to have control over this bill.
• This is for so if somebody has a tornado hit their house, flood, fire, and there's a few more things
• trying to do here and make a difference for people who've actually suffered from my area to suffering floods

Keywords: 914, all