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• And so, logistically, there are going to be problems on some of these grand visions, and maybe we don't
• to be problems on some of<00:43:38.480> these<00:43:38.720> grand<00:43:39.040> visions
• <00:43:40.240> and of these grand visions and of these grand visions and maybe<00:43:42.400
• <02:06:00.719> because kind of started at ground zero because kind of started at ground zero
• and there are some very grand in vision and there are some logistical<02:42:27.120> work<02:42

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• We haven't seen an Endangered Species Act project for quite some time, so those are zeros.
• It's a new vision. You mentioned the efficiencies of having a regional water system.

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• Medicaid for essential healthcare services, including long-term care, prescription drug coverage, vision
• Determining the cash price of these drugs is effectively impossible, including these zero cost drugs

Bills: HB 741, HB 1199, HB 2070, HB 2402, HB 2542, HB 2665, HB 2789, HB 3096, HB 3396, HB 3595, HB 3747, HB 4116, HB 4127

Keywords: child welfare, relative caregiver, monetary assistance, Department of Family and Protective Services, child custody, family law, emergency power, nursing facilities, assisted living, generator requirements, health and safety, emergency generators, power outage, emergency generator, assisted living facilities, power source, child abuse, neglect registry, court findings, Medicaid

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• Medicaid for essential health care services, including long-term care, prescription and drug coverage, vision
• Determining the cash price of these drugs is effectively impossible. including these zero-cost drugs

Bills: HB741, HB 1199, HB2070, HB2402, HB2542, HB2665, HB2789, HB3096, HB3396, HB3595, HB3747, HB4116, HB4127

Keywords: child welfare, relative caregiver, monetary assistance, Department of Family and Protective Services, child custody, family law, emergency power, nursing facilities, assisted living, generator requirements, health and safety, emergency generators, power outage, emergency generator, assisted living facilities, power source, child abuse, neglect registry, court findings, Medicaid

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• resulting competitive grant program, which was administered by the Historical Society, yielded minimal to zero
• I'm honored to share a vision that is deeply rooted in Minnesota's history, culture, and future.

Bills: HF2411, HF2471, HF1440, HF1393, HF1631, HF1259, HF280, HF1281, HF1459

Keywords: cultural heritage, funding, White Earth Nation, tribal community, construction, Delano, sesquicentennial, community events, fall of Saigon, Saigon anniversary, Vietnam War commemoration, Vietnamese Minnesotans, Cambodian Minnesotans, Lao Minnesotans, Southeast Asian refugees, Asian American heritage, cultural heritage fund, Minnesota Humanities Center, Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, equity funding

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• Our vision doesn't stop here as we prepare for the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026.
• being discussed today impact those salaries or other expenses at Minnesota Public Radio, at a net zero

Bills: HF1679, HF1019, HF2321, HF1740, HF2278

Keywords: public television, funding, grants, arts and culture, Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio, arts education, cultural heritage, community engagement, public radio, community radio, educational grants, community cable, public access, programming funding, civic engagement, ethnic media, public access television, Minnesota Humanities Center, funding appropriation

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• AS OUR VISION STATES FFA PROVIDES THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS WHO WILL HELP CHANGE THE WORLD.
• MY GRANDFATHER FLED FROM CUBA IN THE 1960S, CAME TO THIS COUNTRY WITH NOTHING KNOWING ZERO ENGLISH AND

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• They do zero deviations. They do zero deviations.
• And so, but Congress have a zero deviation.
• And so but Congress have a zero And so but Congress have a zero deviation.<01:12:33.600> So,<
• Zero. Zero. Zero for the Senate districts—zero deviation.
• districts zero deviation. districts zero deviation.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum of 35 senators. The journal was adopted without objection, absent senators were excused, and there were no house messages, committee reports, motions, or resolutions before the first bill was called. The main item of business was House Bill 1, described as a conditional measure to set a process for electing U.S. House candidates in Alabama’s congressional districts 1, 2, 6, and 7 if a federal court order lifts current injunctions. The sponsor said the bill would only take effect if the court order is issued and would allow quick compliance with federal rulings. Debate centered on whether the bill was truly responsive to the court or instead an attempt at mid-decade redistricting; opponents argued it would violate Alabama’s constitutional limits on elections and ignore the court’s redistricting orders, while supporters said they were trying to comply with the court and that the issue was partisan rather than personal. Much of the discussion focused on Allen v. Milligan, the Voting Rights Act, and the meaning of the court’s injunctions. One senator argued the bill would dilute Black voting strength and was being driven by national Republican politics, while the sponsor and others insisted the legislature was acting only conditionally and that the court had not ordered the specific action being debated. The exchange became lengthy and contentious, but no final vote or other action on HB1 was taken in the portion provided.

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• Zero.
• Zero.
• ,<05:54:57.280> and he led with integrity, vision, and he led with integrity, vision, and
• I have zero co-sponsors.
• I have zero going to take on the debt. I have zero co-sponsors.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• It was because we were ground zero.
• One hundred six yeas, zero nays, Mr. Speaker. Show the bill passes.
• One hundred three yeas, zero nays, Mr. Speaker. The bill passes.
• One hundred six yeas, zero nays, Mr. Speaker. Show the bill passes.
• One hundred five yeas, zero nays, Mr. Speaker. So the bill passes.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• The hope is that tribes and growers and the community can come together and really see a shared vision
• It's zero-based budgeting.
• It's zero-based budgeting.
• A quick aside: you brought up your zero-based budgeting. You talked about how talented Ms.
• Well, I hope you’ll stay open to two new innovations that are out there in terms of, you know, zero liquid

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on water and coastal resilience heard an overview of the governor’s Proposition 4 spending plan, with presentations from the Department of Finance, the State Water Resources Control Board, the Department of Water Resources, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, and later coastal agencies. Members discussed the water chapter’s major allocations for drinking water and wastewater, recycled water, tribal water infrastructure, groundwater recharge and SGMA implementation, dam safety, flood protection, integrated regional water management, Salton Sea projects, and water data/stream gauges. The LAO noted that many programs are established and have clear funding processes, but some newer or less-defined programs may warrant more detailed future budget requests and reporting. No votes were taken on the agenda items. Members raised concerns about groundwater subsidence, water deliveries from the Delta, the pace of water storage investments, instream flows, and whether bond dollars were being used to backfill General Fund reductions. Administration witnesses said groundwater recharge spending is being paced because prior years already funded substantial SGMA work, that Delta operations are governed by water quality, salinity, and species requirements, and that Proposition 1 storage projects have moved slowly because they are locally led and require permitting and financing. The Water Board and DWR said they use public needs assessments, annual plans, and existing grant processes to prioritize projects, and Finance said some General Fund programs were shifted to Proposition 4 to help balance the budget. Members also asked for clearer public tracking of bond spending and more concise future reporting. In the coastal resilience portion, the Ocean Protection Council and Coastal Conservancy described Proposition 4 funding for sea level rise adaptation, coastal flood management, habitat restoration, public access, and San Francisco Bay projects, with a multi-year rollout based on project readiness and recent large state investments. The Conservancy said it would use its existing rolling grant process, while OPC said its sea level rise grants would build on existing programs and new technical assistance. The Department of Fish and Wildlife explained its proposed use of bond funds for climate-ready fisheries, hatchery modernization, salmon monitoring, whale- and turtle-safe fishing gear, and a specific hatchery operations request tied to the Friant settlement. The LAO said the coastal chapter’s proposed first-year spending is relatively modest but generally reasonable given staffing and project readiness, while members emphasized oversight, transparency, and coordination across agencies and jurisdictions.

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• With excitement and a great vision for our community, we the board of directors hit the ground running
• <00:36:40.640> for With excitement and a great vision for With excitement and a great vision
• I want to be clear, this HOA is not responsible for any common elements and provides zero services.
• I want to be clear, this HOA is not responsible for any common elements and provides zero services.
• We are trapped in an organization providing zero benefits.

Bills: SF1750, HF704, HF3479

Keywords: common interest community, CIC, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, planned community, cooperative, unit owner, association board, declarant, declarant control, special declarant rights, assessment lien, foreclosure, late fees, fines, attorney fees, resale disclosure, annual report, maintenance plan

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• Democrats have a different vision, a vision rooted in fairness, rooted in the words of Franklin Roosevelt
• Democrats have a different vision, a vision rooted in fairness, rooted in the words of Franklin Roosevelt
• Democrats have a different vision, a vision rooted in fairness, rooted in the words of Franklin Roosevelt
• Vision a vision<07:42:06.798> rooted<07:42:07.280> In<07:42:07.958> fairness<07:
• we're here today to highlight our vision we're here today to highlight our vision and<07:42:36.600

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Let's get some vision.
• And so the community needs vision, but the Wyoming Business Council needs vision as well.
• That's a small step in their overall vision. Their overall vision was tremendous.
• how it's going to help those communities meet their vision and achieve their vision.
• vision over and over.

Keywords: 916, all

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• owners currently face, more work needs to be done before we can expect the successful adoption of zero-emission
• public sector employees across the Commonwealth are constantly reminded that we are not welcome in the vision
• were filed, we were facing a severe challenge on the heavy-duty truck side of things in regard to the zero-emission
• We were facing a severe challenge on the heavy-duty truck side of things in regard to the zero-emission
• So I think we need to be mindful, really not to turn people off as we're moving toward zero emissions

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight heard testimony on several bills. Senator Mike Moore supported S. 2185, which would delay implementation of the heavy-duty omnibus/advanced clean truck requirements while requiring the Commonwealth to purchase or lease electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles starting in 2025; he argued the delay is needed because infrastructure, grid capacity, vehicle availability, and costs are not yet ready. The committee also heard strong support for S. 2156/H. 3318, which would require free menstrual products in public buildings, with advocates and students describing period poverty and the need to treat menstrual products like other basic restroom supplies. Senator John Keenan testified for S. 2158, a bill to let municipal light plants protect proprietary and competitively sensitive information from public disclosure while keeping board meetings and minutes open, saying it would help level the playing field against larger competitors. A major portion of the hearing focused on S. 2125/H. 3384, the language access and inclusion bill. Testimony from the AAPI Commission, Mass Speaks coalition members, Mass Appleseed, MLRI, ATASK, MAPC, the Boston Bar Association, Mass Advocates for Children, and others described barriers faced by limited-English-proficient residents in accessing MassHealth, DCF, courts, domestic violence services, schools, and other state services. Witnesses cited untranslated documents, inadequate interpretation, delays, and the burden placed on bilingual staff and children; several also pointed to recent federal moves toward English-only policy as making state action more urgent. Committee members asked questions about implementation, interpreter availability, and the role of technology and remote participation, and the chair noted the bill had been reported favorably in a prior session and intended to be again. The committee also heard testimony on time-zone legislation. Dr. Karin Johnson, representing sleep medicine interests, supported H. 3405 for permanent standard time and opposed S. 2157 for permanent daylight saving time, arguing that standard time better aligns with circadian rhythms and health, while permanent daylight saving time would worsen morning darkness and sleep disruption. Members questioned the strength of the scientific evidence and discussed school start times, geography, and whether Massachusetts should align with neighboring states. No votes were taken during the hearing, and testimony continued on additional bills as the session progressed.

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• generation of our planes is more fuel efficient than prior generations, SAF is the only pathway to a zero-emissions
• efforts to expand the production and use of SAF in California to help reach our industry's goals of net zero
• to expand the production and use of staff in California to help reach our industry's goals of net zero
• In 2007, FTB introduced its tax system modernization, which was a 30-year strategic vision comprising
• pre-revenue companies in strategic industries such as fusion, quantum semiconductors, clean tech, and zero-emission

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on State Administration heard several budget proposals from CDTFA, the Board of Equalization, and the Franchise Tax Board. The first panel focused on cannabis, hemp, flavored tobacco, and related enforcement. CDTFA requested ongoing funding to implement cannabis tax changes, enforce the new intoxicating hemp restrictions and flavored tobacco seizure authority, and continue compliance work. The department said it is targeting illicit product, protecting licensed businesses, and using referrals from the public and lawmakers to focus inspections. The LAO supported some of the proposals but urged the Legislature to treat them as part of a longer-term enforcement strategy and raised concerns about the use of General Fund support for cannabis enforcement. Public testimony on the cannabis item largely supported stronger enforcement and funding for the legal market. The committee also heard CDTFA’s request to reappropriate funds for an upgrade to the CROS tax collection system, which would improve taxpayer services, security, and software maintenance without adding new money. A separate CDTFA proposal would make all delivery network companies, such as DoorDash and Uber Eats, marketplace facilitators for sales tax purposes. CDTFA said the change would reduce confusion for restaurants and improve compliance, while the LAO questioned whether the proposal functioned more like a tax increase because it would also capture service fees. Members raised affordability concerns, but the proposal was framed by the administration as a parity and compliance measure. The subcommittee then considered a governor’s proposal for a sustainable aviation fuel tax credit. Finance argued the credit would help decarbonize aviation and support in-state production, while the LAO recommended rejection, citing cost, uncertainty about environmental benefits, possible diversion of diesel excise tax revenues from transportation programs, and concerns about consistency with voter-approved transportation funding rules. Testimony from airlines, labor unions, airports, and refinery workers strongly supported the credit, emphasizing union jobs, refinery conversions, and emissions reductions, while fuel retailers and some others warned about fiscal risk and higher fuel prices. The chair and some members expressed support for the proposal despite the funding concerns. Finally, the BOE presented an IT modernization project for state-assessed property administration, saying the current system is outdated and manual and that a new system is needed to improve accuracy, cybersecurity, and workflow efficiency, especially with a likely increase in workload from new VoIP assessments. The LAO asked for more justification for the timing, but BOE said the urgency stems from aging systems and growing workload. BOE also requested modest funding to implement SB 293 changes to intergenerational property transfers and wildfire relief guidance, which the LAO did not oppose. The Franchise Tax Board began its presentation on the final phase of its Enterprise Data to Revenue modernization effort, describing the project’s rollout across audit, collections, legal, and filing enforcement workloads and noting it is now in a warranty period.

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• For every location, we had zero miles per hour. We went in and put it down.
• because if a road today carries, you know, 1,000 trucks or something like that, and the model shows zero
• It was 100% funding and moved our matches from being 13.5% or 15% to zero.
• It really saved the transportation program over the last... 13.5% or 15% to zero.
• We at CRAB are your expert resource as you work toward your visions of responsible governance, fiscal

Summary: The committee first heard an update on the Joint Transportation Committee study of transportation impacts if the Lower Snake River dams were removed. WSDOT and Jacobs described the study’s phases, including current work on geology, infrastructure risk, and a total logistics cost model. They explained that the study is examining how freight now moved by barge—especially wheat, fertilizer, and wood—could shift to rail and roads, and they outlined several scenarios ranging from no-dam future conditions to new unit-train terminals, short-line rail options, and a combined “many solutions” scenario. Members asked about irrigation, impacts in Idaho and Oregon, port capacity, emissions, competition, EV trucks, and whether the model could estimate transportation effects if grain volumes decline. The presenters said the study assumes current production levels continue, does not model irrigation changes or broader farm-economics impacts, but does account for transloading costs and can estimate transportation impacts under different volume assumptions. WSU’s independent review team said the model has improved substantially but still needed refinement, especially in routing, road data, and spatial detail, and that stakeholder engagement had been strong though delayed by model development. No votes were taken. The committee then received a presentation on the alternative sidewalk funding study. Staff and consultants said the study is exploring ways local governments could sustainably fund sidewalk maintenance, repair, and new construction, using a statewide survey, interviews, national research, and case studies in eight jurisdictions. They noted sidewalks are important for pedestrian safety and connectivity, but there is no dedicated funding source in Washington, and existing grants and local revenue tools are highly competitive or limited. The consultants highlighted sidewalk fees or utility-style charges as the most promising option to study, while a parcel tax was largely set aside because of state property-tax uniformity concerns. Members asked whether the study would duplicate existing funding or add to current taxes, and how a sidewalk fee would be collected; the consultants said the goal is to expand local options, not mandate adoption, and that fees would likely be billed through utilities rather than property taxes. A preliminary draft report is due December 15, with a final report due in mid-June. Next, staff gave a brief update on the ocean-going vessels study, which is examining shore power and emissions rules for vessels at berth. The presenter explained that federal Clean Air Act rules and California waiver authority create legal limits on how far Washington can go if it wants to adopt similar standards, and that deviations from California’s approach can increase litigation risk. The report will summarize stakeholder outreach and will be presented in draft form at the next JTC meeting. Finally, county engineers from Chelan and Douglas counties began a presentation on county transportation challenges, with the association’s director emphasizing collaboration with state agencies and local partners on issues such as fish passage barriers and infrastructure needs. The county presentation was only beginning when the transcript ended, and no committee action or votes were recorded.

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• The mission, vision, and goals of the Health Care Authority are to ensure that New Mexicans have the
• So, I give them a lot of kudos for the work that they've been doing on creating an intercept zero, which
• So, when I was here a few months ago, a lot of the feedback to Madam Chair was around the intercept zero
• Then we expanded intercept zero to really encompass more of the community systems of care outlined in
• intercept method, there is a pre-intercept which is Community Prevention Services and an intercept zero

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• pollution and water quality standards, but that language was eventually removed in the ongoing... ...vision
• suit against Formosa Plastics resulted in a $50 million settlement and a consent decree requiring zero
• containment ponds and continues to incur about $1 million a month in penalties due to violating this zero-discharge
• what's in the voluntary program, the industry recognizes and sets as a goal for themselves to have zero
• That's a lot more than zero or even four.

Bills: HB1341, HB1674, HB4028, SB2321

Keywords: hydrogen sulfide, public health, environmental regulation, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, ground level concentrations, emissions limit, emissions limits, ground-level concentrations, air quality, PFAS, agriculture, environmental protection, health risks, criminal offense, chemical regulation, preproduction plastic, water quality, pollution control, industrial waste, emissions

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• in place, and we have a capability of delivering on that vision, and that's quite honestly what our
• In the case of Aloha Stadium, it's state land, so it's zero.
• . zero. zero.
• <02:07:40.080> We dedication and the answer was zero.
• We dedication and the answer was zero.

Keywords: 910, house, all