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• Sharing amenities in space and services.
• sharing space in federally owned or leased...
• SPACES AND MEASURING THE SUCCESS OF THIS INITIATIVE.
• sharing space in federally owned or leased...
• sharing space in federally owned or leased...

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• Our goal is to launch the system, the vehicle registration portion of the system, this calendar year.
• But the answer I would offer is when you launch a project like this based on a citizen initiative, you're
• What funding for high road jobs in the transportation space already exists?
• What funding for high road jobs in the transportation space already exists?
• So first of all, I support workforce development, especially within the transportation space.

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• We've launched Source Louisiana, which is a database of all Louisiana companies that want to participate
• But for those of you who are at Washington, Montagra, you might have heard us launch this program.
• But we, in January, launched something called the Louisiana Storyteller Initiative, where we're asking
• have these more clearly defined missions, I think, than ever before, where this workforce development space
• Workforce development space really is squarely in Secretary Shaw's shop and sort of leading that as it

Committee: House Appropriations

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• As someone who's a former foster care child, there's so much work that needs to be done in that space
• Yesterday, we launched a website. We're hoping it's a MMIP hub of resources.
• Yesterday we launched a website. We're hoping it's a MMIP hub of resources.
• I think it's just a wonderful honor for police officers to have that bilateral space to work with just
• I think it's just a wonderful honor for police officers to have that bilateral space to work with just

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• Last December, the administration launched the Public Health Network Information Exchange Initiative,
• We aim to launch a Phoenix Innovation Partnership to bring together public, private, academic, and philanthropic
• That's been the biggest chunk of work that we've done in this space.
• And that's a summary of our work in that space. Great, thank you. Anything from DOF for LAO?

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• The PUC launched the new home broadband pilot to increase the broadband data capacity available to low-income
• As President John Reynolds mentioned, our Home Broadband Pilot has launched as of January of this year
• commissioners may not have the same set of, a similar set of assignments in the telecommunications space
• We've been, you know, doing a lot of work in the space, especially with the wildfires and everything.

Summary: The Communications and Conveyance Committee held an oversight hearing on the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), focused on telecommunications, broadband deployment, resiliency, and the California Teleconnect Fund. Chair Tasha Boerner said the hearing was intended to examine structural issues at the CPUC, including whether telecommunications oversight should remain within the commission, while also reviewing major programs such as Last Mile, BEAD, carrier of last resort, and emergency preparedness. CPUC President John Reynolds and Deputy Executive Director Anna Maria Johnson described the commission’s work on public safety, universal service, broadband grants, Lifeline modernization, and network resiliency, including the 72-hour backup power requirement and merger review. Members questioned CPUC officials about the pace and metrics for Last Mile and BEAD projects, the relationship between middle-mile and last-mile buildout, and how the commission balances carrier obligations with the risk of driving providers out of high-cost areas. They also pressed the CPUC on the California Lifeline home broadband pilot, asking when enrollment would be available, which providers were participating, how much of the state would be covered, and what the surcharge impact would be. CPUC said 15 providers had been approved, one was already serving customers, and the rest were still onboarding, and it committed to provide follow-up information on timelines, coverage, and costs. A major portion of the hearing centered on the California Teleconnect Fund and proposed changes to how schools would access the program. Superintendent Tony Thurmond argued strongly against shifting administration from county offices of education and districts to individual schools, saying it would add burden, worsen inequities, and risk underuse of a valuable broadband subsidy. Committee members echoed concerns that smaller schools and districts may lack the staff to manage direct applications and reporting. In public comment, the Los Angeles County Office of Education supported the CDE’s position and urged changes that would align the program more closely with E-Rate and reduce administrative burdens. No formal vote was taken, and Chair Boerner closed by saying she remained committed to pursuing reforms to the CPUC and referenced her bills AB 2289 and ACA 9.

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• that safe, code-compliant, and efficient systems are in place in our homes, businesses, and public spaces
• years ago, we started planting our vineyard and for a decade sold grapes to other wineries before launching
• One of the reasons they didn't do it is because sales are down, and you only have so much tank space.
• So, if you have a complaint, you know who to launch that complaint against.

Bills: HB589 , HB705 , HB1842 , HB1874 , HB2349 , HB2614 , HB2827 , HB3012 , HB3214 , HB3308 , HB3385 , HB3529

Committee: House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Keywords: cosmetology, licensure, interstate compact, state regulations, public safety, workforce mobility, charitable raffles, nonprofit, wildlife conservation, ticket sales, fundraising, master electrician, electrical work, occupational licensing, work scope, Texas law, Texas Real Estate Commission, TREC, real estate broker, sales agent

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• We got the space center. So we're always busy.
• All along for spaces are now using the form. And this is how we get the data for our annual report.
• It takes some of you guys have seen that is and to to January 2018, the department launched watch the
• direct links to the negative consequences for marijuana impaired driving the chair of the department launches

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• Ambulances could not pass, and congested drivers had no space to pull over.
• But if we need to, Utility and the functionality that we're having there for shared use of this space
• This is intended to deal with licensed and unlicensed haulers who dump material in public spaces, to
• And that's the space that I'd like to see us push harder. How can the companies do more?
• But a license is a privilege to operate a powerful machine in a public space.

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee heard several bills focused on active transportation, transit, road safety, and local enforcement. SB 569 would restrict removal or downgrading of bikeways built with state General Fund dollars for at least 20 years, require public hearings before major changes, and was supported by bicycle advocates and some local and environmental groups. The City of Encinitas opposed the bill, arguing it could limit needed safety fixes and should apply only to future projects; committee members discussed whether the bill still allowed safety-based modifications. The bill passed on a due pass vote to Appropriations. SB 741 would streamline the Low-Carbon Transit Operations Program by reducing administrative burden and giving transit agencies more flexibility to use funds for service improvements, fare programs, and other transit needs while maintaining oversight and disadvantaged community requirements. Transit agencies and advocacy groups supported the measure, saying it would help agencies respond to post-pandemic ridership and financial challenges. The committee approved the bill on a due pass as amended vote to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 1167, which would tighten consumer protections by clarifying that high-powered e-motos and similar motor vehicles are not e-bikes, requiring clearer disclosures and labels, and improving crash reporting. Supporters said the bill would reduce confusion and improve safety for riders, pedestrians, and parents; the Motorcycle Industry Council opposed unless amended, arguing the term “e-bike” is used broadly and the bill could affect existing businesses. The bill passed to Appropriations. Later, SB 953, dealing with vehicular manslaughter cases dismissed through misdemeanor diversion, would add DMV points so fatal conduct remains reflected on driving records; the bill was supported by the victim’s family and safety advocates and passed to Appropriations. The committee then heard SB 1218, which would let local agencies boot vehicles tied to repeated unpaid illegal dumping citations instead of using DMV enforcement. Oakland officials and community groups supported the bill as a needed deterrent, while the ACLU opposed it as punitive debt collection without a sufficient nexus to the vehicle. The bill passed to Appropriations. Finally, SB 739 would revise the Clean Miles Standard for rideshare companies by allowing CARB and CPUC to adjust electric vehicle mileage targets in light of current market conditions; Uber and Lyft supported the flexibility, while clean air advocates began raising concerns about weakening climate goals as the transcript cut off.

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• ad valorem tax exemptions for defense and aerospace operations and revises contract procedures for Space
• Members, as you continue to see record numbers of rocket launches from Florida, it is becoming increasingly

Summary: The Transportation Economic Budget Subcommittee met with a quorum and heard four measures. First, the committee considered PCS for HB 1177, which originally addressed ad valorem tax exemptions for defense and aerospace operations and contract procedures for Space Florida. An amendment removed the tax exemption portion for later consideration in the tax package, and the bill then passed favorably after brief discussion about Florida’s competitiveness in the space industry. The committee next took up a conforming budget bill on documentary stamp taxes, which redirects a portion of doc stamp revenue from general revenue to the State Transportation Trust Fund. The sponsor said the change restores a $60 million transportation funding stream with a corresponding general revenue reduction, while maintaining a net zero fiscal impact overall. Members asked about why the funding was being restored and how the money would be used, and the bill passed favorably. Members then heard PCB 26-02, which re-creates the Emergency Preparedness Response Fund and adds restrictions and oversight. The proposal limits the fund to state appropriations for natural emergencies, requires legislative consultation for extended emergencies, keeps revenue in the fund, sends federal reimbursements to general revenue, adds quarterly reporting and inventory/accounting requirements, and sunsets the fund in 2030 unless reenacted. Testimony and debate focused on accountability, disaster response readiness, and concerns about prior uses of the fund; the PCB passed favorably. Finally, the committee considered HB 953, which strengthens oversight of commercial driving schools by authorizing county tax collectors to enforce related statutes and inspections. The sponsor said the bill responds to fraud and misrepresentation in the industry and would help protect driver licensing integrity, especially in South Florida. After supportive testimony from the Miami-Dade Tax Collector’s Office and a lobbyist, the bill passed favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• , SEVEN YEARS AGO I STOOD ON THE STEPS OF THE OLD CAPITOL BUILDING TO ARTICULATE A NEW VISION AND LAUNCH
• 100 DOLLAR BILLS THAT STACK WOULD EXTEND 543 MILES HIGH MORE THAN TWICE AS HIGH AS THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE

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• BUT WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM AS WELL IS IT GETS INTO THE TECHNICAL TRANSITION AND COMMERCIAL SPACE
• WE WILL HELP OUR BUSINESSES LAUNCH AND THRIVE. WE WENT THROUGH MANY STORMS. I WROTE THEM DOWN HERE.

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• of a national med spa meeting called MedSpot Pro, which brings together all members of the med spa space
• I'm also a trainer for many of the large companies that provide products within the aesthetic space.
• I'm also a trainer for many of the large companies that provide products within the aesthetic space and
• For me, the problems in the med spa space, and the message is...
• The med spa space is blowing up as we speak. It's growing at an annual rate of 15% or so.

Bills: H5013 , H5087 , H5115 , S2928

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Health

Keywords: celiac disease, gluten intolerance, autoimmune disorder, pediatric screening, child health, public health, screening pilot, early detection, 12-year-olds, cholesterol screening, lipid screening, health care providers, Department of Public Health, patient advocacy, family support, Massachusetts, preventive care, diagnostic screening, nutrition, gastroenterology

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• This year, we launched Teach Sena Antonio, a recruitment and retention platform developed with teach.org
• Last fall, we launched a first-of-its-kind partnership with Sam Houston State University, one of those
• We are growing fast and we need to build more classroom space so we can add grade levels and ease.
• Texas witnessed the removal of rainbow, quote unquote, safe space stickers.
• Senate Bill 762 is a step forward, ensuring that our schools remain neutral space where all students

Bills: SB451 , SB762 , SB1490 , SB1262 , SB1459 , SB1750 , SB1962 , SB2252 , SB2253 , SB2365

Committees: Senate Education , Senate Education K-16

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• The gentleman from Texas, the chair of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Dr. Babin.
• and technology committee, science space and technology committee, Dr.<03:32:38.800><c> Babin.
• </c> op space, radiology, and an on-site lab. op space, radiology, and an on-site lab.
• the Veterans Affairs 2023 and launched the Veterans Affairs Servicing<04:50:13.760><c> Purchase</c><
• c> comprehensive</c> Florida also launched a comprehensive Florida also launched a comprehensive effort

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• We transferred the credibility that we had as research academics to operation marketplace with the launch
• We signal that even our shared civic spaces are available for purchase.
• something that's for the television market space.
• This is a question about bed space and where people are going to go with their release.
• This is a question about bed space and where people are going to go with their release.

Bills: HCR93 , HCR14 , HR85

Committee: House Finance

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• </c><01:06:27.039><c> Um,</c><01:06:27.680><c> and</c> champions step into that space.
• Um, and champions step into that space.
• Just to the point about Australia: Australia has launched a national campaign called Leave and Live,
• ><c> national</c> Australia has launched a national Australia has launched a national campaign<01:10:

Summary: The House Committee on Public Safety held an informational briefing on the second anniversary of the Maui wildfires, with Chair Dela Alani framing the discussion around emergency preparedness, recovery, and lessons for future disasters. The main presentation came from researchers involved in the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study, who described the project as a grassroots academic-community partnership that has enrolled more than 2,000 adults and children for health screenings, social assessments, and biomonitoring. They said the study has documented elevated mental and physical health conditions, housing instability, unemployment, barriers to care, and exposure to heavy metals and other toxicants, while also noting some modest improvement in adult mental health and self-rated health compared with the prior year. The presenters emphasized that wildfire impacts remain severe two years later. They reported that about half of adult participants had worsening health since the fires, roughly 40% had direct or frequent fire exposure, and many adults showed chronic disease burdens such as hypertension, diabetes, and respiratory impairment. They also said about half of adult survivors reported depressive symptoms, about a quarter had moderate to severe anxiety, more than 4% had considered suicide in the prior month, and nearly one in four had PTSD. A clinician from the Lahaina Certified Community Behavioral Health Center described the clinic’s no-turn-away model, with case management, therapy, psychiatric evaluation, and medication management for anyone who needs it, and urged lawmakers to fund and expand that approach. The researchers also highlighted environmental findings, saying urine testing of more than 1,200 adults found heavy metal signatures that differed between burn-zone residents and those on the perimeter, with higher levels associated with displacement and ash re-exposure. They said about 20% of participants had higher-than-expected heavy metal levels 6 to 12 months after the fires, and cited a negative association between nickel levels and lung function. They argued for long-term monitoring, better cleanup methods, and a centralized health surveillance system tied to community outreach. No vote or formal committee action was taken during the briefing; the chair said the presentation materials and related reports would be posted for public access, and members were invited to ask questions after the presentation.

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• We have found nobody else in this space. We've got a great product.
• Members, how I see this, and Representative Gillette, you're in this space, is that this is basically
• So really quickly, that space, how many minutes does it take to do a space like you, I think you told
• What states are already using the software, and specifically in the child safety space? So, Mr.
• We found none in this space. It's an interesting... that's why we looked at this problem set.

Committees: House Government , House House Government Committee of Reference

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• On the bottom right here, you see these different types of spaces: laboratory space, wellness space,
• office spaces, collaboration spaces.
• On the bottom right here, you see these different types of spaces, laboratory space, wellness space,
• office spaces, collaboration spaces.
• Spaces, collaboration spaces.

Summary: The meeting opened with remarks about the value of public engagement and the quality of questions from the group, followed by a series of technical presentations from Idaho National Laboratory staff. Joe Renovitz described recent nuclear regulatory changes tied to presidential executive orders, including NRC Part 53 for advanced reactors, the forthcoming Part 57 for very small reactors, and DOE updates to reactor authorization standards. He emphasized efforts to align DOE and NRC processes, use risk-informed and performance-based licensing, support reactor deployment for AI/data centers and national security, and use AI to speed communications and crosswalks between DOE and NRC requirements. In response to questions, he said there was no plan to merge agencies, but rather to improve coordination and public outreach through groups like GAIN and NEI. David Tolman then discussed the nuclear fuel cycle, including uranium mining, conversion, enrichment, fuel fabrication, spent fuel storage, transportation, disposal, and reprocessing. He explained high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU), why it is needed for advanced reactors, and DOE’s HALEU Availability Program and related investments in enrichment, transportation, deconversion, and supply chain development. He also covered spent fuel management, the possibility of centralized storage or a fuel-cycle campus, the Center for Used Fuel Research, and ongoing work on high-burnup cask testing and reprocessing technologies. Tolman described aqueous, pyrochemical, and fluoride-volatility reprocessing approaches, noting the advantages and waste characteristics of each, and said several companies are working with INL on these technologies. Ashley Shields presented INL’s AI and nuclear work, focusing on the Genesis initiative and the Prometheus effort to use AI to design, license, build, and operate reactors with far less human intervention. She described INL’s broad use of generative AI tools, the need to manage large volumes of legacy technical data, and applications in reactor design, materials discovery, autonomous laboratories, and digital twins. Shields said AI is being used to reduce the enormous documentation burden in nuclear licensing and to support autonomous or remotely operated reactor demonstrations, while stressing that humans remain in supervisory roles. In discussion, she addressed data security, model access, and the continued need for software engineers. The session then recessed briefly and resumed with Mitch Kerman beginning a presentation on critical minerals and materials.

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• But just recently, I think within the last week or so, Amazon has begun launching. satellites as well
• lines, are required to pay franchise fees as a form of rent in exchange for physically occupying that space
• Other bills that have been considered in this space have been ruled unconstitutional by the state courts

Bills: HB2838 , HB2964 , HB3213 , SB924

Committee: House S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband

Keywords: broadband, internet access, digital equity, tax reduction, government funding, rural counties, fiber-optic, state funding, infrastructure, digital divide, economic development, fiber-optic cable, excavation, utilities, civil penalties, municipal regulations, video services, regulation, public right-of-way, franchise authority