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• tribal government under the Growth Management Act upon receiving notice that a federally recognized Indian
• And it allows a county that enters into negotiations with a federally recognized Indian tribe to be eligible
• tribal government under the Growth Management Act upon receiving notice that a federally recognized Indian
• And it allows a county that enters into negotiations with a federally recognized Indian tribe to be eligible
• for technical assistance and facilitation under the growth management. with a federally recognized Indian

Bills: SB6132

Keywords: indebtedness limits, inland port districts, federal funding, infrastructure improvements, economic development, 904, all

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• tribal government under the Growth Management Act upon receiving notice that a federally recognized Indian
• And it allows a county that enters into negotiations with a federally recognized Indian tribe to be eligible
• tribal government under the Growth Management Act upon receiving notice that a federally recognized Indian
• And it allows a county that enters into negotiations with a federally recognized Indian tribe to be eligible
• for technical assistance and facilitation under the growth management. with a federally recognized Indian

Summary: The Local Government Committee met for its final meeting of the session and considered six bills in executive session after a caucus break. The committee first took up Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6026 on residential development in commercial and mixed-use zones. Members debated how to balance housing production with local control and walkable downtowns. The committee adopted a striking amendment that removed some exemptions, capped ground-floor commercial or mixed-use requirements at 40% of affected acreage, extended the compliance deadline to 18 months, and barred such requirements on publicly subsidized affordable housing projects. A proposed amendment to raise the population threshold from 30,000 to 40,000 was rejected. The bill was then reported out with a do pass recommendation on a 5-2 vote. The committee next considered Substitute Senate Bill 6309 on permitting tools for high-capacity transit projects, including development agreements with regional transit authorities. Two property-rights-related amendments were rejected or modified, and an ADA-related amendment was adopted to ensure accessibility requirements were not waived. The bill was reported out as amended. Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5374 on tribal representation in transportation planning also advanced after an amendment changed “consult” to “coordinate,” aligned county processes with the Growth Management Act, and added access to technical assistance; the bill passed out of committee with a do pass recommendation. Senate Bill 6132, allowing a narrow increase in indebtedness for select inland port districts to preserve federal funding eligibility, passed unanimously without amendment. The committee also approved Substitute Senate Bill 6076, which streamlines procurement rules for consumer-owned utilities on clean energy, storage, transmission, and distribution projects, with members noting broad support from utilities and labor. Finally, Substitute Senate Bill 5729, which limits local governments from charging applicants for certain third-party reviews already covered by staff review in affordable housing permitting, was reported out unanimously. The meeting ended with members thanking staff for their work during the session and adjourning the committee.

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• The Indian Education Fund, which you've maintained funding at $20 million for this year.
• A new appropriation is the Indian Education Initiatives, and that's that $30 million the second item
• So in addition to the $20 million that goes directly to the Indian Education Fund, this is on top of
• So essentially bringing the total Indian education.
• is, um, if you'll all remember going back to, I want to say 2018, 2019, uh, appropriations to the Indian

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• And this bill would ensure that the San Pascual Band of Mission Indians is able to undo some of the historic
• turned over to... ...would allow the land to then be turned over to the San Pascual Band of Mission Indians
• I'm an attorney that represents the San Pascual Band of Mission Indians.
• The morning from behalf of the San Luis Rey Indian Water Authority in support. Thank you.

Summary: The Governmental Organization Committee met as a subcommittee because it initially lacked a quorum, then later established quorum and heard several bills. AB 445 by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry would grant Colusa County 10 on-sale liquor licenses to address a long-standing shortage and support local economic development; the author said she would accept committee amendments. The bill was later approved on a due-pass-as-amended motion to Appropriations, with the roll held open for absent members before additional aye votes were added. AB 766 by Assemblymember Sharp-Collins would require state agencies and departments to conduct an equity analysis before implementing budgets or regulations, with the review performed by a DEIA coordinator or qualified equivalent. Supporters, including a college administrator and a nursing instructor, argued the bill would protect diversity, equity, inclusion, and access efforts and help address systemic barriers in education and health care. The committee voted 13-? on the measure after a due-pass motion to Appropriations, with the roll held open and later additional aye votes recorded. AB 971 by Assemblymember Alvarez would facilitate transfer of about 3.83 acres of city-owned land in San Diego to the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians, contingent on affirmative action by the City of San Diego. The author and tribal witnesses described the bill as a step toward correcting historical injustices and reopening a currently closed park as a tribal-operated historical park and museum. The measure passed on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, again with the roll held open for absent members before additional votes were added.

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• I'm the Natural Resources Director for the Nisqually Indian Tribe, and I'm offering this testimony for
• I'm the Natural Resources Director for the Nisqually Indian Tribe, and I'm offering this testimony for
• The Nisqually Indian Tribe, along with the nonprofit Nisqually Community Forest, are purchasing commercial
• I'm the Executive Director for the American Indian Community Center.
• I'm the executive director for the American Indian Community Center, a Spokane-based nonprofit that since

Bills: HB2295

Keywords: Washington capital budget, supplemental capital budget, capital appropriations, state building construction account, taxable building construction account, climate commitment account, natural climate solutions, housing trust fund, affordable housing, supportive housing, homelessness, manufactured home communities, mobile home parks, school construction, school modernization, school seismic safety, healthy schools, school electrification, SCAP, behavioral health facilities

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• yeah, I will tell you, when I started in 2013, the Health Committee was literally State Government, Indian
• Affairs, and Health.

Keywords: 996, all

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• The A-1 amendment adds in American Indian tribal contract schools into House File 3220. Thank you.
• Administration, Real Estate and Construction, based those numbers off some similar things, including Veterans Affairs

Bills: HF3220

Keywords: school safety, school security, emergency access, law enforcement access, master key box, secure key box, entry device, school grants, education finance, Department of Education, charter schools, school districts, cooperative units, appropriation cancellation, one-time appropriation, school safety plan, emergency preparedness, public safety, school building security

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• She chaired the Judiciary Finance, State's Ethics, Energy, and Veterans Affairs committees, among many
• My grandma worked in Indian education for 25 years, and they worked side by side.

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• So, there are BIE schools that are controlled by the Bureau of Indian Affairs out of Washington.

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• House Appropriations and Finance Committee substitute for House Government, Elections and Indian Affairs

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• president and CEO Florida Citrus Mutual after a previous previously serving as director of governmental affairs
• producing 244 million boxes of oranges and another 50 million boxes of great for much of that from the Indian

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• with the Minnesota tribal governments, and then submit a status report on the plan to the Minnesota Indian
• Affairs Council.
• with the Minnesota tribal governments, and then submit a status report on the plan to the Minnesota Indian
• Affairs Council.
• there are issues where we can provide assistance, but also recognizing that on reservation and in Indian

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• California is home to the largest population of Indian Americans in the country, many of whom have made
• It's an important milestone for members of the Indian diaspora around the world.
• For Indian Americans, this day also connects a global community, bringing together immigrants, their
• ACR 199 honors both India's history and the generations of Indian Americans who have helped strengthen
• I'm proud of the fact that I was the first Indian American elected to the California Legislature, but

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And what we mean by this is the undercutting of protection of the Indian Education Act, the Bilingual
• I also direct the American Indian Language Policy Research Center, teacher training center at UNM in
• I will say that also through the Indian Education Act, we have additional technical assistance support
• I will say that also through the Indian Education Act, we have additional technical assistance support
• I think it was a presentation from our Indian Education Assistant Secretary, Katie Ann Juanico, that

Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8

Keywords: foster children, school transportation, education funding, public education, child welfare, New Mexico Highlands University, soccer field, women's sports, infrastructure improvement, funding allocation, student athletes, appropriation, New Mexico State University, nutrition, travel support, funding, education, university support, financial assistance, parenting students

Summary: The committee heard Senate Bill 37, the High-Quality Literacy Instruction Act, which would strengthen reading instruction and educator preparation around the science of reading. The sponsor and supporters said the bill requires evidence-based, culturally and linguistically responsive literacy instruction, including support for English learners and students in bilingual and dual-language programs, use of approved high-quality instructional materials for K-3 reading and interventions, a K-3 reading assessment, literacy coaches, and parent progress reports. An amendment package was adopted to clarify biliteracy language, broaden references to bilingual/dual-language and Indigenous language settings, remove awkward phrasing, and adjust reporting requirements from monthly to four times per school year. The committee then moved forward with the amended bill. Public testimony was largely supportive. Students, educators, school leaders, advocacy groups, and tribal representatives said structured literacy has improved reading outcomes and can help struggling readers, including students with dyslexia and multilingual learners. Several speakers emphasized that the amended bill better protects bilingual, dual-language, and Native language programs, and some noted the importance of parent communication and early intervention. Supporters also cited recent literacy gains in New Mexico and said the bill aligns teacher preparation, materials, assessment, and coaching. Opposition focused mainly on concerns that the bill could still privilege English over Indigenous languages, that high-quality materials requirements may be too restrictive or costly for districts, and that testing and reporting could add workload. Tribal speakers from Acoma and Taos said they could not support the bill without further changes to explicitly protect Native language revitalization. Other opponents raised concerns about funding for materials and coaches, the burden on teachers, and whether the assessment and HQIM requirements would be flexible enough for local needs. In committee discussion, the sponsor and PED said existing funds and staff could support implementation, that the assessment would be formative and teacher-focused, and that the bill was intended to complement, not replace, Native and bilingual education programs.

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• The beneficiaries of the bill include a disproportionate representation of our Black and American Indian
• The beneficiaries of the bill include a disproportionate representation of our Black and American Indian
• all births in Arizona are covered by Access, yet families, especially those relying on travel and Indian
• or Alaskan Native members by Indian Health Services facilities or participating tribal facilities that
• or Alaskan Native members by Indian Health Services facilities or participating tribal facilities that

Summary: The committee began with two radiology-related bills focused on rural access and workforce shortages. HB 2049 would allow particle accelerators for cancer treatment in critical access hospitals and counties under 400,000 population under general supervision, with rural providers testifying that the change would let patients receive care closer to home while maintaining safety protocols. The bill passed on an 11-0 vote. HB 2050 updated outdated radiologic technologist statutes, revised school accreditation and clinical-hour standards, and allowed radiologist assistants to work under supervision rather than direct supervision; an amendment also added registered nurses to the list of professionals not needing an additional license to use diagnostic X-ray machines. Testimony centered on staffing shortages, national standards, and whether the change would preserve oversight. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 10-2, with some members citing the need for more vetting and concern about oversight of dangerous equipment. The committee then heard HB 2082, which creates a Childhood Cancer and Rare Childhood Disease Research Commission to award grants for phase-one pediatric cancer and rare disease trials using existing license-plate funds and other sources. Parents and patients gave emotional testimony about pediatric brain cancer diagnoses, the lack of effective treatments, and the need for Arizona to support local research; the bill passed unanimously 12-0. HB 2015 required Access to cover breastfeeding and lactation services, and an amendment made the coverage subject to CMS approval. Supporters described breastfeeding as preventive care with benefits for infants and mothers, while Access said it was neutral but appreciated the amendment’s fiscal safeguard. The bill passed 12-0 as amended. Next, HB 2177 directed Access to seek CMS waivers to restore Medicaid payments for certain services provided to American Indian and Alaska Native members by IHS and tribal facilities, including dental, diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive services. The sponsor and a Sage Memorial Hospital witness said the bill would help tribal facilities draw down federal funds and keep services local; it passed 12-0 as amended. HB 2178 required state agency chief medical officers to hold an active medical or osteopathic license and passed without opposition. HB 2179 clarified statutory definitions separating air ambulance from ground ambulance regulation, with industry testimony saying it was a cleanup measure that would avoid unintended consequences; it also passed 12-0. Finally, HB 2183 created an 11-member emergency medicine study committee to examine EMS system sustainability, rural and urban capacity, workforce burnout, and uncompensated care. Firefighters, health care advocates, and an emergency nurse practitioner supported the study as a way to gather data and make recommendations; it passed 12-0. The committee then returned to HB 2072, which establishes an optional state certification for lactation care providers under ADHS, along with rulemaking, fees, discipline, and an advisory committee; the sponsor said the credential was needed so Access could reimburse the service, and the bill was introduced for further consideration.

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• CDCR's Office of Internal Affairs.
• So that's the Office of Internal Affairs for CDCR.
• The Office of Internal Affairs...
• of Internal Affairs?
• I also want to get to a point with internal affairs.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee hearing focused on the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s handling of mental health care in prisons and allegations of sexual abuse, retaliation, and excessive force in the state’s women’s facilities. CDCR officials described their PREA-based prevention and response efforts, including training, oversight, body-worn cameras, retaliation follow-up, and partnerships with outside groups. The Office of the Inspector General explained its monitoring role, noting increased authority under SB 1069, but also limited staffing and the ability to monitor only a portion of cases. The Legislative Analyst’s Office added that prison population trends could allow the state to close a prison and save over $100 million, with some savings potentially redirected to prevention or response efforts. Advocates and formerly incarcerated witnesses from Sister Warriors Freedom Coalition and the California Coalition of Women Prisoners testified that meaningful systemic change has not occurred and that retaliation, blocked programming, and unsafe reporting conditions remain widespread. They described alleged barriers to community-based services, forced or coercive treatment concerns involving Suboxone, and the need for survivor-centered reentry support, trauma-informed care, and more independent oversight. Sandra DeAnda gave detailed testimony about alleged staff abuse, retaliation, denial of mental health care, and a large use-of-force incident at Central California Women’s Facility, while Amika Mota and April Grayson urged release or resentencing for survivors housed with their abusers and greater investment in outside programs. Members of the committee pressed CDCR and OIG on accountability, use-of-force standards, criminal referrals, disciplinary outcomes, and whether investigations are completed within statutory timelines. CDCR acknowledged cultural problems at both women’s prisons and said it was retraining staff and working on reforms, while OIG said it had monitored 161 investigations and found most grievance routing appropriate, though some cases had lapsed due to time limits. Later exchanges revealed that CDCR has over 13,500 active cases and 109 investigators, and that some cases have exceeded deadlines, prompting concerns from members about whether the current system can adequately investigate misconduct and impose consequences. No votes were taken.

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• Members, House Bill 4299 is looking to rename the interchange at Indian Hills and I-35 the Toby Keith
• So, Indian Hills Road is located south of southwest 3/4 on I-35 as you're traveling into Norman.
• And this is looking to rename the interchange over I-35 that bridge Indian Hills Ridge.

Bills: HB3147, HB4299, HB4265, HB4266

Keywords: special license plates, Route 66, Oklahoma, funding, community support, memorial, infrastructure, transportation, Toby Keith, road designation, highway, bridge, license plates, Oklahoma State Beekeepers Association, higher education, special interest, vehicle registration, 914, all

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• Mentorship helps ensure early-career teachers of color and American Indian teachers stay in the field
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• </c> teachers of color and american indian teachers of color and american indian teachers<00:07:15.280
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• </c> or american indian or american indian yet<00:41:06.720><c> despite</c><00:41:07.119><c> our</c><

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The Education Finance Committee met remotely on February 16, 2022, with a quorum present and approved the minutes from the previous day by voice vote. Chair Dabney said the committee was spending the week on public school staffing shortages, especially efforts to increase and retain BIPOC teachers, and introduced testimony on the Collaborative Urban and Greater Minnesota Educators of Color Grant Program (CUGMEC) and the broader Increasing Teachers of Color Act. Testifiers from St. Thomas, Augsburg, and Hopkins described the history and impact of the legacy educator-of-color programs. Kathleen Campbell said the original Q program was created to address underrepresentation, remove financial barriers, and provide mentorship and culturally relevant support; she argued that when the grant became competitive in 2017 without additional funding, support was spread too thin and student capacity dropped. Audrey Lensmeyer described Augsburg’s East African Student-to-Teacher Program, rooted in community advocacy in Cedar-Riverside, and said it has produced strong completion and licensure outcomes. Keenan Jones shared his path from paraprofessional to teacher and district leader, emphasizing the importance of scholarships, mentorship, and outreach to high school students, including a statewide co-enrollment Intro to Teaching course. Representative Hassan then presented House File 3079, saying the bill aims to attract, prepare, complete, and retain more teachers of color and American Indian teachers through several grant and program changes, including Closing the Educational Opportunity Gap grants, Cook Mac funding, teacher mentorship and retention updates, and revisions to CUGMEC. He said the bill responds to a severe shortage of BIPOC teachers and that the requested investment is small relative to the state surplus. Student and educator testimony followed, including a third-grade student from Crookston and Ava Roots, both of whom described the importance of having teachers who reflect students’ cultures and experiences. Natalia Benjamin, the 2021 Minnesota Teacher of the Year, also testified about retention challenges for educators of color and racialized workplace treatment. The committee indicated it intended to lay over HF 3079 for possible inclusion in a future omnibus bill, and Representative Richardson moved the bill to be laid over for further consideration.

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• Patty Ferguson-Bani, a member of the Ponca Nation tribe, has substantial experience in Indian law, election
• She is a clinical professor of law and the faculty director of the Indian Legal Program and director
• of the Indian Legal Clinic at ASU.
• is noted, serves as the assistant dean for community engagement and the executive director of the Indian

Keywords: 1182, all

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• It is the American Indian Education Article. Section one is the governor's recommendation.
• It's the American Indian Education 60.
• </c><00:49:29.599><c> The</c> American Indian education aid. The American Indian education aid.
• parent advisory committees when districts seek to carry forward American Indian education aid.
• American Indian parent advisory committees when districts seek to carry forward American Indian education

Keywords: 1187, senate, all