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• that we see over and over in disasters, you saw it in the investigation they did at the Curb Bill floods
• Blue Chip also responded immediately to the July Fourth floods in Kerrville.
• Blue Chip also responded immediately to the July Fourth floods in Kerrville.
• We wanted to mitigate it. And we did it through a checkpoint.
• Did you have any suggestions or ideas on how to mitigate the situation?

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Bills: HR310, HR314, HR316, HR317, HR321, HR275, HR276, HR279, HR282, HR286, HR289, HR292, HR295, HR302, HR319, HCR112, HR307, SCR59, SCR61, SCR62, SCR68, SCR69, SCR70, SCR54, SCR55, SCR64, SCR75, HCR79, HCR104, HB75, HB410, HB719, HB750, HB944, HB1098, HB1220, HB1252, HB359, HB210, HB468, HB1117, SB382, HB368, HB552, HB732, HB870, HB1236, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB149, SB208, SB274, SB300, SB312, SB387, SB389, SB401, HR74, HB998, HB901, HR20, HCR65, HCR71, HCR98, HB284, HB306, HB341, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB603, HB605, HB614, HB625, HB646, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1191, HB1240, HB1255, SB82, SB89, SB97, SB123, SB237, HB36, HB42, HB74, HB119, HB159, HB258, HB259, HB302, HB414, HB459, HB848, HB956, HB1017, HB1028, HB1095, SB217, SB283, SB469

Keywords: oil and gas, orphan wells, inactive wells, shut-in wells, marginal wells, plugging and abandonment, well decommissioning, site remediation, site restoration, Oilfield Site Restoration, OSR program, financial security, bonding, taxpayer liability, public liability, offshore wells, onshore wells, coastal erosion, Department of Conservation and Energy, natural resources

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• sandbag machines that are owned by us that we deploy out into the state of Arkansas whenever we have flooding
• sandbag machines that are owned by us that we deploy out into the state of Arkansas whenever we had flooding
• Had flooding events. Right now, they're sitting in a parking lot behind our facility.
• Director Gary, can you talk to me a little bit about the 2019 levee mitigation cash fund?
• you know, I think you know that that was a program that started after the record Arkansas River flooding

Keywords: 1204, all

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• versus our internal funds, or using the fund to support the increase in cost-of-living adjustment, mitigates
• versus our internal funds, or using the fund to support the increase in cost-of-living adjustment, mitigates
• question this year is: as natural disasters continue to affect New Mexico—examples include wildfires and floods

Bills: HB40, HB100, HJR1, SB64, SB19, SB44, SB83

Keywords: educational retirement, annuity adjustments, cost of living, non-compounding payments, retirement benefits, STEM funding, education, innovation, public education, New Mexico, nominating committees, boards of regents, student representation, political party registration, New Mexico constitution, special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP

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• $5 million is for the 10% state match for the federal safeguarding tomorrow through ongoing risk mitigation
• And $300,000 is for the wildland fire disaster funding, and $200,000 is for flood mitigation grants.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum call, then took up House amendments to Senate Bills 2009, 2147, and 2113. On motion, the Senate refused to concur in the House amendments and appointed conference committees for each bill. The chamber then considered several House bills, adopting amendments and passing House Bill 1556, which creates a Children's Cabinet work group to study out-of-home placement and treatment for children with behavioral health issues, and House Bill 1363, which directs development of a customizable cardiac emergency response plan template for schools and athletic events. House Bill 1533, requiring students to complete a half-unit of financial literacy for graduation, also passed after amendment. House Bill 1226, dealing with masks in public places and protest-related identification concerns, passed after the Judiciary Committee removed language about complying with law enforcement requests to unmask.

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• Buckley: Give me an example of a mitigation project.
• Representative Garcia: are not mitigating?
• I know there's a lot of districts that would love to have mitigation programs.
• So is that their only form of mitigation, is collecting on...
• Representative Garcia: export fees or funding for mitigation?

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• On behalf of our members, I look forward to working with you to address and mitigate these threats.
• state to look at the impact of the withdrawal of infectious diseases funding and also how we can mitigate
• state to look at the impact of the withdrawal of infectious diseases funding and also how we can mitigate
• One is around medical debt, both preventing it and mitigating the impacts of medical debt.
• One is around medical debt, both preventing it and mitigating the impacts of medical debt.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health held an introductory informational hearing for the new session, with Chairs Marjorie Decker and Senator Michael Driscoll outlining the committee’s scope and emphasizing the impact of the federal landscape on Massachusetts public health. They noted the hearing would focus on testimony from agencies and advocates, with short testimony limits due to the hybrid format. No votes were taken; the meeting was for briefing and discussion of priorities. Commissioner Robbie Goldstein of the Department of Public Health described the department’s budget and federal funding, warning that recent CDC grant terminations could cut nearly $100 million and affect lab testing, surveillance, vaccines, and community engagement. He highlighted DPH priorities including racial equity, maternal health, substance use and child welfare coordination, emergency preparedness, data transparency, and public hospital quality. MassHealth Assistant Secretary Michael Levine discussed MassHealth’s role covering about 2 million residents and its priorities in health equity, behavioral health, primary care, member independence, and customer service, while noting the agency relies heavily on federal Medicaid dollars and would face major strain from federal cuts. Several advocacy and provider groups focused on reproductive health and maternal health. Planned Parenthood warned of threats to Title X, 340B savings, and other federal funding, and supported a bill to eliminate parental consent and judicial bypass for abortion care for young people. Reproductive Equity Now urged stronger shield-law protections and changes to Massachusetts’ later-abortion framework. Dr. Indyamaka Anugaka called for full implementation of the maternal health law, better reimbursement for doulas and midwives, stronger data collection, and support for full-spectrum pregnancy care coverage. The Health Policy Commission said new maternal health and primary care task forces would begin work soon. Mental health and health system access were also major themes. The Mass Medical Society urged action on vaccine hesitancy, removal of non-medical school vaccine exemptions, and primary care reform. The Massachusetts Association for Mental Health and the Children’s Mental Health Campaign opposed proposed cuts to DMH and substance use services, called for more school-based supports, and raised concerns about inpatient capacity, including a unit serving LGBTQ youth. The Massachusetts Nurses Association and 1199 SEIU warned that staffing shortages, low wages, workplace violence, hospital closures, and possible Medicaid cuts threaten patient care and the health care workforce. The Betsy Lehman Center also urged investment in automated patient-safety monitoring to reduce harm and costs.

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• Some of these include authority for Commerce to continue hurricane recovery and mitigation programs across
• For Commerce to continue hurricane recovery and mitigation programs across the state, an increase of
• What progress have we made towards those recommendations in this budget as far as mitigating the disrepair
• So I think that we will never catch up if we continue to just mitigate.
• With flooded streets, broken sidewalks. Like, guys, like, shame on us. Seriously.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• This rule package balances the concerns of captive breeders with mitigating the spread of disease across
• needed. breeder or as the owner of that release site wanted to identify that deer for or disease mitigation
• For all Texans, lifelong Texans that have been here, for new Texans that are flooding into the state,
• So we've done things to mitigate that risk as well.
• to help mitigate that situation as well so can I on a herd plan really fast.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• See, all this is mitigation and rehabilitation. Now, would you hire me?
• Number four, evidence of mitigation and rehabilitation. I got degrees. I've been home 30 years.
• This is mitigation. Number five, whether the applicant was a juvenile at the time.
• This is mitigation. Number five, whether the applicant was a juvenile at the time.
• That is an average of 12, but sometimes mitigating circumstances could be fewer.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The committee first disposed of several measures without debate, including deferrals of House Bill 460, House Bill 561, Senate Bill 322, and another deferred Senate measure, before taking up House Bill 819 by Chairman Cruz. HB 819 would replace Louisiana’s current workers’ compensation medical treatment schedule with ODG by MCG, a private evidence-based guideline system used in other states. Cruz and Troy Prevo argued ODG is more comprehensive, updated more frequently, and could reduce claim duration, medical costs, and premium rates; Dr. Jason Picard said Louisiana already uses ODG as a secondary reference for gaps in the state schedule and that the bill would not change appeals or variance procedures. Opponents, including injured-worker advocates Joseph Jola St. and Robin Crumholt, argued Louisiana’s current guidelines are working, that ODG is more cost-cutting and insurer-driven, and that the bill could increase denials and delay care. Members discussed amendments to add a two-year sunset, allow tacit approval when treatment follows the schedule, require payment within 30 days, and raise the carrier’s burden to challenge care; the committee adopted the amendments and then reported HB 819 favorably by a 7-6 vote. The committee then began Senate Bill 409 by Senator Myers, the Louisiana Living Donor Leave Protection Act. The bill would provide paid leave protections for living organ donors, set eligibility and verification procedures, and prohibit forfeiture of leave in certain circumstances for private employers. Myers said the measure is intended to remove job and paycheck barriers for people willing to donate organs and to support better transplant outcomes. Technical amendments were adopted at the start of the presentation, and the bill was introduced for further discussion.

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• I know there were some flooding, but it looks like most of what was forecasted, uh, we were fortunate
• This provides funding for oyster propagation and replenishment projects that mitigate the effects of
• <00:10:38.520> the<00:10:38.640> effects that mitigate the effects that mitigate the
• <00:26:11.080> the<00:26:11.200> impacts<00:26:11.840> on efforts to mitigate
• the impacts on efforts to mitigate the impacts on Marylanders<00:26:12.520> who<00:26:12.680>

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Monday, March 16, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened on Monday, March 16th, with an invocation focused on safety during storms, support for first responders, and recognition of Women’s History Month. A quorum was present, and the President noted the chamber was preparing for a very busy week, with possible double sessions and a Saturday session if needed. The House message on House Bill 297, concerning adult education and high school diploma pathways, was received and referred to the appropriate standing committees. The chamber then took up several committee reports, mostly adopting committee amendments and favorable reports without objection. Among the bills advanced to third reading were SB 85 on use of Information Technology Investment Fund revenues, SB 520 on public safety spending flexibility in charter counties, SB 558 creating a Chesapeake Bay Enhancement Program, SB 641 on procurement exceptions for historic preservation services, SB 647 establishing a catastrophic disability benefit tier for certain law enforcement retirement members, SB 654 raising the State Police mandatory retirement age to 62 and adjusting DROP rules, and SB 668 on Children’s Cabinet funding for local management boards. SB 756, a Baltimore City PILOT/tax exemption bill for a Downtown Rise District project, was also advanced. Several bills were special ordered to allow time for amendments or further discussion. SB 334 on machine gun convertible pistols was special ordered to the next day after members said amendments were not ready. SB 309, concerning a statewide sales and use tax exemption for precious metal bullion or coins, was also special ordered for the next day so members could add co-sponsors. SB 818 on State Center development contract requirements and an advisory group was special ordered to the appropriate time the next day after discussion of its community input and federal-law compliance provisions. The Budget and Taxation Committee then reported on the fiscal 2027 operating budget, SB 282, and the budget reconciliation and financing act, SB 284. The committee chair said the budget left a $250 million cash surplus and $2.2 billion in the rainy day fund, kept general fund spending below the current year, imposed no tax or fee increases, and funded priorities including behavioral health in schools, child care scholarships, local government disparity grants, nursing homes, developmental disabilities services, public schools, Medicaid, energy assistance, and economic development. Both SB 282 and SB 284, along with their committee amendments, were laid over until the next day for second reading debate.

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• There's flooding, there's mice, there's asbestos, there's power outages, and probably most devastating
• So that first grant program is a statewide drinking water contamination mitigation program.
• 04.480> contamination wide drinking water contamination wide drinking water contamination mitigation
• This is created by mitigation program.
• <01:10:16.040> pieces project, the statewide mitigation pieces project, the statewide mitigation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• resolution establishing the Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force to study preparedness, mitigation
• > and Establishing the Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force to study preparedness, mitigation
• By shielding the lights, beams are redirected so lights land where it is useful instead of flooding nearby
• House Committee Substitute 1 to House Bill 571. useful instead of flooding nearby areas. useful instead
• of flooding nearby areas.

Keywords: 958, all

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• And then finally, we haven't talked a lot about flood insurance because it is dealt with separately,
• insurance or make recommendations flood insurance or make recommendations for<01:19:36.880> a
• for a future look specifically at flood for a future look specifically at flood insurance<01:19:
• government shutdown, the national flood government shutdown, the national flood insurance<01:19:
• And I think that if you in a flood zone.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The task force met on October 22, 2025, with a quorum present and several members participating remotely. Members approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Michelle Urick of the Legislative Coordinating Commission then gave an administrative update on proxy voting and the task force’s operating procedures. She said the enabling statute only authorizes the officially appointed member to act and vote, so proxy voting is not allowed, and votes must be cast in person at the meeting where the item is considered. She also said members may submit written positions, but not vote before or after a meeting. In response to concerns about attendance for future votes, the chair said the January meetings would be rescheduled if possible using a Doodle poll so more members could be present in person. The group also agreed to treat the revised document as operating procedures rather than a formal charter, with no separate adoption action needed at that time. The task force then moved into testimony on homeowners and commercial property insurance. Paul Edgar of Minnesota Realtors said rising insurance costs are adding to housing affordability pressures, citing an increase in the monthly principal, interest, taxes, and insurance payment on a median-priced Minnesota home from $1,622 in 2021 to $2,642 in September 2025. He said higher insurance costs and limited coverage can affect buyers’ financing, especially for condominiums and townhomes, and urged continued work on liability and insurance-related laws that may discourage condo development. He also referenced prior bipartisan reforms to Minnesota’s condominium construction defects law and said his organization supports further improvements to encourage more condo production. Keenan Ravery of the Minnesota Mortgage Association focused on how insurance requirements affect mortgage lending. He explained that lenders require insurance both at origination and throughout the life of the loan, with standards aimed at protecting collateral rather than providing full homeowners coverage. He said replacement-cost coverage has long been the norm, but recent issues with roofs, deductibles, HO-6 policies, and force-placed insurance have become pain points for consumers and lenders. He said his association is working with national trade groups on reforms that could allow more flexibility in coverage types and deductibles, and he expressed hope that Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency may announce policy changes in the coming months or by early 2026. No votes or substantive policy actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and agreeing to pursue scheduling adjustments for January.

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• We fill sandbags<01:57:06.960> when<01:57:07.280> rivers<01:57:07.679> flood.
• rivers flood. and we render<01:57:09.280> aid<01:57:09.520> if<01:57:09.760> we
• We have a economy that is being affected on many levels because of this flood of agents hiding their
• flooded flooded with<03:00:11.200> masked<03:00:11.760> men with masked men with masked
• <03:00:53.600> of many levels because of this flood of many levels because of this flood of

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• giving the counties the responsibility and the authority for cleaning and clearing out the streams and flood
• know m clearing out the streams<00:17:04.600> and<00:17:05.319> uh<00:17:05.439> flood
• control<00:17:06.760> and<00:17:06.959> the<00:17:07.079> way streams and uh flood
• control and the way streams and uh flood control and the way the<00:17:07.600> uh<00:17:07.720
• HEPA requires government decision makers to ensure that environmental impacts, mitigation measures, and

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures. On HB 211 relating to stream maintenance, DLNR supported the intent but requested amendments to clarify that responsibility for removing abandoned property rests with the entity that has jurisdiction or ownership of the stream, and asked for appropriations to help cover cleanup costs. Members discussed existing county authority to clean streams and then seek reimbursement from private owners, and the City and County of Honolulu’s written testimony was noted as arguing the bill conflicts with a federal court stipulation requiring notice and storage of personal property before disposal. On HB 502 relating to land use, OPSD and the Land Use Commission supported the bill’s intent but raised concerns about the short timeline and the need for rule changes, with OPSD recommending a more permanent county plan-based district boundary amendment process instead of a temporary one. The Department of Agriculture asked counties to make concurrent revisions to ordinances and rules affecting agricultural land partitioning. Testimony also noted the bill is aimed at legacy agricultural subdivisions and would require Land Use Commission rulemaking. On HB 510 relating to declaration of water shortage and emergency, DLNR and the Board of Water Supply strongly supported the measure, saying it would give CWRM a more timely tool to respond to emergencies outside designated water management areas and would require rulemaking, permit classifications, and criteria for declaring shortages. In response to opposition concerns from the Land Use Research Foundation and the Hawaii Farm Bureau, DLNR said the rulemaking process would allow public input and that permit classifications could help balance agricultural and other water uses. On HB 511 relating to public lands, DLNR, the Department of Agriculture, and Hawaii Farm Bureau supported removing the survey requirement before setting aside public lands between state agencies, saying it would speed Act 90 transfers and save time and money, though one testifier cautioned against misuse of agricultural lands. No votes were taken during the excerpted portion of the meeting.

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• Well, I think we've had—this body's had, what, two hearings on flooding? Disaster relief?
• In the Rio Grande Valley, we constantly face flooding whenever we get any sort of heavy rain.
• Our streets flood, our houses get damaged, and our families endure heavy financial tolls.
• 50 hours on redistricting and only a handful of hours on floods.
• You have the power to bring hope to areas devastated by recent flooding.

Bills: HB4

Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, 997, house, all

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• So anybody that's in a flood zone, unfortunately, would not be eligible.
• They're not there, but for them to understand that there is a way that they can mitigate their risk might

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• As some use boats, especially those damaged by floods or hurricanes, enter the market, perhaps through
• We can also mitigate economic loss.

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• With all the legislation we're going to take up this session around Disaster mitigation, just not starting
• state environmental review process of certain projects eligible for financial assistance from the Flood

Bills: HJR4, HJR6, HB195, HB 13, HB143, HB135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax