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• Our first issue is an update on the Gen AI pilot projects, and we have many people listed, but I only
• also evaluating the new process that's being used, the project delivery lifecycle for generative AI projects
• projects over time.
• This has been an ongoing project now going on a good handful of years since...” “...ongoing project now
• Delegated projects are typically...

Summary: The subcommittee held an informational budget hearing covering several GovOps, CDT, CPPA, and DGS items. GovOps reported that most deliverables under the Governor’s generative AI executive order have been completed, including guidelines, procurement tools, community-impact guidance, and a new project delivery lifecycle for Gen AI projects; one workforce-related deliverable remains. Members and public commenters raised concerns about privacy, labor impacts, and how the state will explain and oversee Gen AI use. The committee also heard a proposal to create a California Education Interagency Council with $5 million ongoing and 16 positions to coordinate workforce and education systems; LAO questioned duplication and recommended limited-term funding, while supporters said a neutral convening body is needed to improve coordination and student outcomes. GoServe presented the College Corps budget proposals, describing the program as a paid service and career-development opportunity for undergraduate students that helps reduce college costs while supporting communities through tutoring, food insecurity work, climate and disaster response, and other service. The administration sought one-time and ongoing funding to expand the program to more campuses and students, while LAO objected to the high administrative costs and recommended rejection. Several students and alumni testified that College Corps provided financial support, professional experience, and career pathways. The committee also heard a $5 million proposal for a Belonging Campaign to address loneliness and social isolation through research, outreach, and local grants; LAO said the proposal lacked clear goals and measures, while supporters said the effort is needed for youth, seniors, and community resilience. The Department of Technology updated the Middle Mile Broadband Initiative, saying construction is underway on the statewide open-access network and the project remains on track for the 2026 deadline, though LAO noted a required business plan had not yet been submitted. The California Privacy Protection Agency presented its Delete Act implementation request for the DROP platform, which will let consumers request deletion of personal information held by data brokers; LAO flagged oversight concerns because CDT is both developing the system and involved in project support. Public commenters from business groups urged caution on CPPA’s rulemakings, warning of compliance costs and job impacts. The Department of General Services then discussed implementation of Proposition 2 school facilities bonds, requesting staffing and administrative funding to manage the new bond program and continue school facility work. Officials said the program can also help districts affected by the January wildfires, including interim site funding and expedited assistance. Finally, DGS requested authority and positions to operate Building 18 for labor-agency tenants relocating from older Capitol Mall space; SEIU Local 1000 criticized the state’s four-day return-to-office policy and said telework has improved productivity and retention. No formal votes were taken; the hearing concluded after public testimony and member questions on each item.

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• bill were to be enacted and projecting bill were to be enacted and projecting out<01:26:43.040><
• Um, so specifically for this project.
• <04:01:59.439> is this is a component of the project is this is a component of the project
• products um future bu building projects products um future bu building projects be<04:07:33.120>
• sensible to use six districts as pilots sensible to use six districts as pilots and<04:23:23.279

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It's really start time to get this project going and get it in order.
• So it's the E, VTOL, and AAM, which are both acronyms, integration pilot programs.
• So electric vertical takeoff and landing in advanced air mobility aircraft in a pilot program.
• So, electric vertical takeoff and landing in advanced air mobility aircraft integration pilot program
• Ray as well for all the work that he has done to help get this project to the finish line. Thanks.

Summary: The Louisiana Advanced Aviation and Drones Advisory Committee met with a quorum and opened by noting that, under current law, the committee will sunset after the 2026 regular session unless legislation is passed to reconstitute it. Members discussed the need for a smaller, more workable committee structure in the future so quorum requirements would be easier to meet, and they added an agenda item to consider reconstitution and another for a legislative briefing. The June 2025 minutes were approved. Subcommittee reports focused heavily on counter-drone policy and advanced air mobility. Mr. Muley described the new counter-UAS effort, referred to as the “Let’s Go Act,” which would create a joint task force of state police, sheriffs, and municipal police chiefs to develop training standards and equipment standards for counter-drone operations. Members also discussed federal developments in the NDAA and DOJ’s role in authorizing mitigation capabilities for states with laws and training plans. Public safety members reported that training on recently enacted drone laws is underway in north Louisiana. The committee also heard a major update from Josh Deplanis, newly named Louisiana’s first advanced aeronautics director. He outlined Louisiana’s selection for the FAA’s Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing/Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program, branded “Lift Off Louisiana,” and described plans for real-world operations beginning as early as August, centered on Houma-Terrebonne Airport. He also reviewed the state’s broader advanced air mobility strategic plan, including vertiport readiness, charging infrastructure, logistics, workforce training, and community engagement. Members emphasized Louisiana’s opportunity to influence FAA policy and international airspace issues related to operations over the Gulf and beyond 12 nautical miles. In final action, the committee adopted a resolution supporting reconstitution of LADAC, with revised proposed membership language reducing the committee from 15 members to 11 and setting a simple majority of six for quorum, with new appointments effective July 1, 2027. No public testimony was offered, and the meeting adjourned after the motion passed.

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• in smaller projects.
• in smaller projects.
• in smaller projects.
• but they sweep in smaller projects but they sweep in smaller projects<01:48:01.599> it<01:48:
• <01:56:08.560> program will get there or some pilot program will get there or some pilot program

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• research projects and the new pilot research projects and the new pilot program<00:05:20.319>
• <00:09:29.399> that Capital plans and which projects that Capital plans and which projects
• <00:09:33.800> for staff review all of those projects for staff review all of those projects
• trail and then so many other projects trail and then so many other projects that<00:40:30.640>
• <00:47:43.440> expectations familiar with the project expectations familiar with the project

Keywords: 1183, house

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• To start off our agenda today, the first item is SB 693 SD1, relating to the food hub pilot. complete
• of the food hub pilot program.
• and strong support of the food hub pilot program<00:14:26.320> and<00:14:26.480> an<00
• program um would be a really good pilot program um would be a really good idea<00:15:54.199> so
• <00:19:35.480> program program or the cover crop pilot program program or the cover crop pilot

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• WE HAVE A NEW PROJECT. YOUTH AT RISK. WE COCREATED WITH THE OFFICE OF WELL-BEING.
• I THINK THEY WILL AGREE TO WORK WITH US TO START THE PILOT. HE HAD CREATED THE TOOL KIT.
• THIS MODEL WAS INITIALLY IMPLEMENTED WITH A PILOT ON CIRCUIT 11 AND WAS EXPANDED TO OTHER AREAS OF THE
• STEP INTO SUCCESS IS A THREE-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM THAT IS DESIGNED TO 16 – 26 WITH ESSENTIAL WORKFORCE
• I CERTAINLY, CHAIR, AS WE GET FURTHER BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THE PILOT WE CONTINUE TO MOVE IT OUT FROM A

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I noticed that you included debt service on construction project.
• I wanted to on construction project.
• piloting the program five years ago now. piloting the program five years ago now.
• I just want to thank you in the General Assembly for investing in this pilot program.
• I just want to thank you in the General Assembly for investing in this pilot program.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Education met without a quorum, so the minutes were not approved. The main presentation was from retired economics professors John Garren and Dr. Kums, who discussed their Bluegrass Institute research on teacher compensation in Kentucky since the Kentucky Education Reform Act era. They said teacher base salaries, adjusted for inflation, have declined over the last decade, while state-paid “on-behalf” benefits such as pension and health insurance contributions have risen sharply; they argued total teacher compensation has increased modestly overall, but less than per-pupil funding. They also presented broader context on staffing growth, declining average daily attendance, Kentucky’s low share of teachers among total school staff, and flat or weak NAEP and ACT performance trends, including widening white-Black score gaps on NAEP. Members questioned the methodology and interpretation of the compensation figures. Representative Bojanowski argued the on-behalf calculations may overstate teacher compensation because they include insurance and pension costs that also benefit classified employees and retirees, and he asked for clarification on the denominator used to derive the per-teacher amount. Representative Truit said the presentation could be misleading if it implies teachers earn $94,000 in salary, and he objected to framing pension stabilization payments as teacher pay. The presenters responded that they were using total compensation, not salary alone, said they had divided total personnel-related on-behalf payments by the relevant staff count, and promised to review and send a technical explanation. Representative Truit and Chairman Typton both emphasized that compensation should be viewed as salary plus benefits, not salary alone, and noted that pension contributions are part of the cost of employing teachers. The presenters said their intent was to show the full compensation package and its relevance to labor supply and teacher shortages, not to claim that individual teachers earn the total compensation figure as salary. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond the decision to revisit the minutes at a later meeting due to the lack of quorum.

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• updates and projects. updates and projects.
• We had a pilot project that our team was working on to work with a couple counties to test out and see
• The uh um this project has projects.
• We had a<00:41:43.800> pilot<00:41:44.320> project<00:41:44.760> that<00:41:44.920
• > our<00:41:45.000> team<00:41:45.320> was a pilot project that our team was a pilot

Bills: HF4525, HF3002, HF3665, HF4420

Keywords: human services, background studies, NETStudy 2.0, licensing, license suspension, license revocation, provider enrollment, program integrity, fraud, medical assistance fraud, Medicaid, payment withholding, credible allegation of fraud, background check, disqualification, variance, set-aside, foster care, family foster setting, adult foster care

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• from the Honolulu mayor's office regarding the ability to fund affordable housing and homelessness projects
• from the Honolulu mayor's office regarding the ability to fund affordable housing and homelessness projects
• requires and appropriates funds to HEMA to establish a central Oahu care home community resilience pilot
• <00:22:04.159> program<00:22:04.960> to community resilience pilot program to community
• resilience pilot program to assist<00:22:05.600> eligible<00:22:06.159> care<00:22:06.480

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs took up several measures, beginning with House Bill 2413 on pre-trial reform, which had been deferred from a prior agenda. The chair said the committee would incorporate judiciary recommendations and other technical, non-substantive amendments to continue discussion, and the measure was adopted with amendments by a 2-1 vote, with one member excused. The committee then heard extensive testimony on House Bill 2062, which appropriates funds for gun violence prevention efforts, including processing temporary restraining orders and gun violence protective orders and funding public awareness campaigns. Supporters, including county, advocacy, law enforcement, and student witnesses, said the bill would improve implementation of an existing law, save lives, and reduce suicides and violence. Opponents argued red flag laws can be abused, raise due process concerns, and may create dangerous enforcement situations. Written testimony was reported as 60 in support, 47 in opposition, and one comment. The committee later passed HB 2062 with amendments, including a corrected effective date, by a 3-1 vote with one member excused. The committee also considered House Bill 1957 on safe entryways, which would establish enforcement procedures in larger cities to prevent blocking of private doorways and entrances. Written testimony included support and opposition, but no oral testimony was offered, and the bill was passed with technical, non-substantive amendments. House Bill 253 on fireworks, which expands civil asset forfeiture for felony fireworks offenses and clarifies air-delivery provisions, was also passed with an amended effective date. House Bill 2581 on emergency management, which would narrow the definitions of disasters and emergencies, drew testimony both supporting the bill as a check on emergency powers and opposing it as incomplete or too broad in its current form; decision-making on that measure was deferred to the committee’s March 23 meeting. House Bill 2498 on a care home resilience pilot program was also deferred to March 23 after no testimony was offered.

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• We are adding mental health training to the veteran suicide pilot program that we initiated a couple
• of expanding the pilot statewide.
• There is funding associated for the foster care pilot program.
• Is it identified in the bill where the pilot would take place, which areas would have the pilot implemented
• Senator Grall: I'm excited to see what the foster pilot program looks like in four years.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• And you heard yesterday the secretary talk about the math lab pilot project.
• And so there's that $6 million for that uh pilot. School improvement, $6 million.
• And this year, you all decided to repurpose that fund as a 3 year pilot fund for education initiatives
• And then lastly, supports for students who are unhoused, and you'll remember that was that pilot program
• This is an expansion of what was a pilot program that was funded with philanthropic dollars, um, and

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• Yong, who flew over 1,200 sorties as a robin in the back seat of an airplane next to the Raven pilot.
• Can you think pilot. 1,200 sorties. Can you think about<00:15:45.880> that?
• <00:15:51.040> that<00:15:51.360> flies the Air Force that any pilot that flies the
• The bill eliminates funding for the Veterans Resilience Project.
• The bill eliminates funding for the Veterans Resilience Project.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We support funding for new water projects and for water infrastructure projects We support incentives
• -day pilot demonstration for some of these small utilities that conducting that pilot study can actually
• Our members build water, wastewater projects, pipelines, flood control. projects for municipalities,
• water project in place.
• So we need large projects, both traditional and innovative projects to get new. water supplies and to

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• It's a pilot program to see if it works, and I like that.
• value of the project.
• value of the project.
• , like a specific project.
• The project. Why has it been moved out to 30 years?

Keywords: 996, all

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• Okay, and what's the forecast in terms of projections of how we address this?
• Senator Cabaldon: I love this project.
• And then can that scale to all—I mean, once it leaves the pilot, assuming once it leaves the pilot and
• DGS to undertake simpler projects instead of focusing on more complex ones.
• And, you know, we had not too long ago a huge surplus for these kinds of projects.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The subcommittee heard several May Revision proposals, primarily from the Department of Food and Agriculture, the Government Operations Agency, the Department of Technology, and the Franchise Tax Board. CDFA presented funding for the animal care program under Proposition 12, a transition away from the state hemp program to USDA oversight by January 1, 2028, ongoing support for agricultural statistics reporting after USDA reorganization, and trailer bill changes to the department’s indirect cost cap. The LAO generally supported the animal care, hemp transition, and statistics proposals, while also urging future review of the Prop 12 funding once litigation is resolved. The indirect-cost-cap language was described as technical and not increasing charges to programs, and it was held open with no objections from the LAO or Finance. The committee also discussed the new federal Workforce Pell program and related Cradle to Career funding and trailer bill language. Finance said the state is still reviewing federal rules and is focusing on basic implementation steps, with the trailer bill assigning eligibility determinations to the California Student Aid Commission, requiring data sharing through Cradle to Career, and prioritizing public institutions first. The LAO urged caution because the federal rules were just finalized and said the Legislature should better define the process and costs before appropriating the $1.3 million requested for Cradle to Career. Members raised policy concerns about limiting the program to certain institutions and about aligning the proposal with pending legislation and broader workforce policy. The Department of Technology presented a $1 million request for Poppy, the state’s digital assistant, to expand a secure GenAI platform for state employees. Members asked detailed questions about data security, model training, bias controls, and whether the system could eventually support local governments; CDT said the system uses state-controlled cloud infrastructure, does not use user data for training, and quarantines new models for review. CDT also sought provisional authority for the Middle Mile Broadband Initiative to cover possible operating shortfalls while the network is still being built; the LAO remained concerned about broad spending authority, and several members questioned the revenue assumptions and oversight. FTB then proposed retaining a smaller set of CalFile resources after the federal Direct File program was discontinued, with the LAO saying the reduced staffing level was broadly reasonable but still worth legislative scrutiny. The committee also began hearing the administration’s revenue proposals, including a permanent limitation on business tax credits and a tax on electronically delivered prewritten software, with the LAO generally supporting the goal of raising ongoing revenue but recommending changes to the software proposal’s exemptions and business-use treatment.

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• These projects greatly enhance the quality of life for our residents and these projects fully support
• You'll see that each of these projects You'll see that each of these projects is<00:03:42.159>
• These projects talent attraction.
• <00:03:58.879> fully our residents and these projects fully our residents and these projects
• economic impact report on this project. economic impact report on this project.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development and Tourism met to hear presentations on a proposed downtown Lexington Arts Center. Visit Lex opened by framing the projects as regional economic development efforts that could support tourism, quality of life, and workforce attraction and retention. NextStage Development Corp. and ATG Entertainment then described a proposed $120 million project featuring a 2,500-seat performing arts center and a 20,000-square-foot visual arts gallery, with plans for up to 180 events a year, over 300,000 annual visitors, and an opening target of 2029. The presenters said the project would be funded through a $30 million state request, $30 million from ATG Entertainment, and $60 million raised by the nonprofit through philanthropy and other financing sources. They cited a feasibility study by Sound Diplomacy and compared the proposal to the Durham Performing Arts Center, arguing that similar venues have driven downtown revitalization, tourism, and economic activity in other cities. They also said the venue would include community access, school partnerships, subsidized tickets, and revenue returned to the nonprofit for grants and arts programming. Members asked about the total cost, the funding mix, whether the city of Lexington would contribute, and the building’s design. The presenters said they are in contact with city officials and are seeking city support, but have not yet hired an architect or begun conceptual design. They said the design process will involve community input and should fit Lexington’s historic downtown character. Representative Whitten asked whether the project would compete with Louisville; the presenters responded that their market analysis suggests the venue would serve audiences from Lexington, eastern Kentucky, and surrounding areas who are unlikely to travel to Louisville or Cincinnati, making the project complementary rather than competitive.

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• So... ...to provide infrastructure to projects inconsistent with the comprehensive plan.
• I believe you're asking about a pilot program.
• And so I would just encourage this body to take this bill back and make it a pilot.
• It's the perfect bill to make a pilot to try it and test that.
• And that is why this side is calling for a pilot.

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, accepted the prior day’s minutes, and read several committee reports and communications into the record. Members also observed moments of silence for two young people who had recently died, and the prayer and pledge were offered before the chamber moved into business. Consent calendar number 28, consisting of several resolutions, passed by voice vote. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to tributes and retirement remarks for Representative Jeff Holowski, who was praised by colleagues for his work on financial literacy, veterans’ issues, health care, diabetes policy, and constituent service, as well as for his military service and community involvement. Holowski thanked staff, colleagues, and his family, and said he was retiring to spend more time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. The chamber also recognized former Representative Harvey Kenton as a guest. The House then acted on several measures. Senate Bill 286, as amended by House Amendment 1, passed 40-0 and extends consumer protections and dealer equity standards to ATVs, side-by-sides, and vessels. Senate Bill 179, which updates the Delaware Sentencing Accountability Commission and its bench book/data analysis process, passed 27-14. Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 23, the housing supply and affordability bill, was presented with extensive explanation and questions about local control, zoning, and implementation, but the transcript ends before a final vote on that measure. Senate Joint Resolution 18, designating August 31, 2026 as International Overdose Awareness Day and directing flags at half-staff, was also discussed in emotional remarks about overdose losses and the state’s ongoing response. The House later recessed for party caucuses.

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• SB 1121 by Nichols, relating to accepting certain fiber optic cable projects from certain notice requirements
• Requirements for projects on state or local public land. The chair recognizes Mr. Metcalf.
• SB 1353 by Hinojosa, relating to the licensing and regulation of... ...pilots in the jurisdiction of
• the Pilot Board of Navigation District located in Cameron County.
• had no registered opposition and is supported entirely by our local entities and our local and state pilot

Bills: SB263, SB370, SB663, SB924, SB987, SB1939, SB1937, SB1598, SB2798, SB2801, SB2580, SB2569, SB2514, SB2064, SB1940, SB1621, SB2601, SB1379, SB1376, SB1372, SB1353, SB2216, SB2166, SB2148, SB535, SB777, SB827, SB1141, SB1330, SB1352, SB1664, SB1612, SB1862, SB1936, SB1453, SB1448, SB1398, SB2137, SB2111, SB53, SB226, SB1677, SB1723, SB1839, SCR8, SB31, SB33, SB3, SB1405, SB1948, SB243, SB20, SB217, SB264, SB269, SB650, SB681, SB528, SB502, SB740, SB916, SB995, SB2581, SB3031, SB24, SB2570, SB1566, SB552, SJR1, SB646, SB379, SB1171, SB1121, SB1120, SB1061, SB1036, SB1019, SB890, SB11, SB868, SB1188, SB1254, SB2778, SB2543, SB2443, SB1333, SB1259, SB1401, SB1404, SB2139, SB2165, SB2237, SB2268, SB1202, SB1198, SB1212, SB1451, SB1470, SB1498, SB965, SB1547, SB1667, SB1818, SB1902, SB2129, SB2078, SB2069, SB1737, SB1589, SB1318, SB387, SB1150, SB1574, SB2127, SB3034, SB860, SB1278, SB263, SB370, SB663, SB924, SB987, SB1939, SB1937, SB1598, SB2798, SB2801, SB2580, SB2569, SB2514, SB2064, SB1940, SB1621, SB2601, SB1379, SB1376, SB1372, SB1353, SB2216, SB2166, SB2148, SB535, SB777, SB827, SB1141, SB1330, SB1352, SB1664, SB1612, SB1862, SB1936, SB1453, SB1448, SB1398, SB2137, SB2111, SB53, SB226, SB1677, SB1723, SB1839, SCR5, SCR32, SCR8, HB3228, HB2802, HB45, HB1318, HB5560, HB2894, HB4344, HB4238, HB2775, HB34, HB33, HB 12, HB148, HB 130, HB4273, HB4850, HB2733, HB4783, SB1833

Keywords: SB 263, Texas franchise tax, cost of goods sold, COGS, broadcasters, television broadcasting, radio broadcasting, media tax, broadcast license, FCC, 47 C.F.R. Part 73, 47 C.F.R. Part 74, film production, television production, tax deduction, margin tax, Texas Tax Code, depreciation, amortization, broadcast rights

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• We are projecting caseloads in the 2025-26 year for child welfare.
• In a pilot, such as Promise Neighborhoods, right?
• Do you anticipate any additional overages on this project?
• Underscoring the importance of this change, a pilot project in San Francisco that eliminated non-custodial
• I represent the CJAC, California Inclusivity Project.

Keywords: 988, house, all