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• So that's internal to the University, and so my responsibility as the University CFO is to secure each
• So that's internal to the University, and so my responsibility as the University CFO is to secure each
• So that's internal to the University, and so my responsibility as the University CFO is to secure each
• <00:37:46.319> the still except for where it borders the still except for where it borders
• <01:00:58.079> by<01:00:58.799> uh is actually bordered by uh is actually bordered

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 707, which would create a state income tax deduction for contributions to Hawaii 529 college savings accounts and conform state law to federal changes allowing 529 funds to be used for K-12 expenses. The Department of Taxation said it could administer the bill as written. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the measure but asked that ABLE accounts be included and that the program title be changed; the Department of Taxation indicated the title issue could be a problem because the bill’s expanded purpose may not fit the current program name. No vote was taken. The committee then heard House Bill 617, which would fund a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges. UH Community Colleges supported the bill, and Maui nursing staff testified that faculty recruitment is challenging but manageable, clinical placements are available, and the campus already has a statewide RN-to-BSN pathway; they said the new program would create two tracks, including a four-year BSN option. Members also heard support from several organizations, including the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, nursing groups, and health care associations. No action was taken. Next were several UH-related measures. HB 718 would fund faculty and staff positions at the John A. Burns School of Medicine; the dean and other supporters testified in favor. HB 1279 would create a medical education liaison position tied to Project ECHO; the Attorney General raised constitutional concerns about statewide concern and grant standards, while an individual witness supported the concept but suggested the bill should focus on liaison/support functions rather than program administration. HB 1169 would consolidate conference center revolving funds, and HB 1168 would authorize up to $800 million in UH revenue bonds; UH’s CFO said both were procedural/housekeeping measures and supported them. On HB 1168, members questioned debt service, possible uses, and whether deferred maintenance would be included; the CFO estimated annual debt service could be about $33 million to $41 million at current rates, said likely uses could include student housing and research facilities, and said deferred maintenance was not the current strategy. The CFO also explained that revenue bonds require both legislative authorization and a Board of Regents resolution approving the project and amount. Finally, the committee heard HB 548, which would authorize revenue bonds and appropriations to acquire the St. Francis School campus for UH Mānoa. UH supported the bill but noted the property is privately owned and not known to be for sale. A supporter described the site as a unique 11-acre parcel contiguous to the main campus and urged the committee to seize the opportunity for future generations. No vote or final action was taken on the bills in the transcript.

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• last year, there's a provision in our rule that requires the dealers to safely store and, um, and secure
• Ports move liquid energy benefiting Texas and the US while securing our energy independence.
• continued support this session, we can build on that success, strengthen our infrastructure, and secure
• It also a border security issue, DPS, Border Patrol, they've all asked us, and I'm trying to find ways
• to make sure that that project gets done and gets completed from a border security standpoint and from

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• One, for each project, the cost, readiness, and funding secured to date; and two, up to date.
• In order to get them done, I will give you the very first one on the border highway connector that's
• And then I would like you to also give me more information on the border highway connector—what that
• I live, um, right next to the Colorado border, and like every story you hear, as soon as you hit the
• George is my security guard over there, and Wayne is the DFA Secretary.

Bills: SB2

Keywords: SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways

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• what I'm trying to do here is in the past, the Highway Department has Come to me and said we have secured
• I Will give you the very first one on the border highway connector that's in southern New Mexico from
• And then I would like you to also give me more information on the Border Highway Connector, what that
• Did you, are you asking if a Nation, Tribe, or Pueblo is securing federal funding for a project, and
• If you need the financial help, George is my security guard over there, and Wayne is the DFA secretary

Bills: SB2

Keywords: SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways

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• A report based off the Social Security<00:09:38.399> Administration's<00:09:39.279> master<
• /c><00:09:39.839> death Security Administration's master death Security Administration's master
• we share a border with, minus Illinois.
• our um election security. So, thank you. our um election security. So, thank you.
• We don't have full Social Security numbers for every voter in Kentucky right now.

Keywords: Voter List Maintenance - State Board of Elections -- 05:38 State Employee Health Insurance Plan – 44:18 Discussion of HB 622 (2025 RS) – 01:01:43, 958, all

Summary: The Interim Committee on State Government met on July 29, established a quorum, approved the June 24 minutes unanimously, and heard an update from the State Board of Elections on voter list maintenance. Taylor Brown, the board’s general counsel, explained the federal NVRA requirements and Kentucky’s statutory process for maintaining voter rolls, including use of USPS change-of-address data, ERIC reports, and agreements with non-ERIC states. He said Kentucky has entered or discussed agreements with several states, and that the board sends postcards to voters believed to have moved; if a voter does not respond to an 8D2 postcard and does not vote over two federal election cycles, the registration may be removed. He also described other removal categories such as death, felony conviction, incompetency, duplicate registrations, and self-requested cancellations. Brown reported that between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, the board removed 284,381 registrations from the rolls, including 42,675 for death, 5,940 for felony conviction, 5,527 for registration in another state, 578 for incompetency, 223 based on jury questionnaires indicating non-citizenship, 746 self-removals, and 3,381 duplicates, along with 225,311 removals through the address-maintenance program. He said Kentucky’s total registrations decreased by roughly 169,000 over the year and are now below the Census Bureau’s estimate of the state’s voting-age population. Brown emphasized that receiving a postcard does not mean a voter has been purged and that failure to vote alone does not trigger removal. Members asked about the 223 non-citizen-related removals, the availability and effectiveness of alternatives to ERIC, the partisan criticism of ERIC, and how duplicate registrations are identified. Brown said the non-citizen jury questionnaire cases had been referred to the Attorney General for further review, that Kentucky currently has no organized alternative to ERIC but is pursuing reciprocal agreements with states such as Florida, and that ERIC recently changed bylaws to remove a postcard requirement that had been costly for member states. On duplicates, he said the board uses multiple data points, not just name and address, and noted that fuller Social Security data could improve accuracy. Committee leaders praised the board’s work and said they wanted to meet before session to discuss possible statutory changes to improve voter list maintenance.

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• and promote health. issues on the border between Texas and Mexico.
• Are they a forensic client that may need additional security? We call that maximum security.
• additional security depends on the aggression, behavioral complexity. that would require additional security
• Lubbock Psychiatric, that will be an additional 50 maximum security beds.
• Rio Grande State Center, which would be 50 maximum security.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Economic policy and financial markets, managing the U.S. government's finances and debt, the Social Security
• I'm pleased to say that he is a member of the American people's National Security Council.
• And when I say privacy, I mean the security of your family and your finances.
• He's talked about using oil and gas revenue to help pay for Social Security benefits.
• You know, I understand that in the southern border, we've got full cooperation with Canada.

Keywords: nomination, Deputy Secretary of Treasury, economic policy, inflation, tariffs, tribal nations, government relations

Summary: The meeting convened to consider the nomination of Mike Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. During the session, multiple members voiced concerns regarding current economic policies under the Trump administration, particularly around inflation, tariffs, and the impact on small businesses. Discussions frequently centered on the administration's approach to tariffs and taxation, and how these factors contribute to the rising cost of living and potential job losses. Additionally, the importance of bolstering government-to-government relationships with tribal nations was emphasized, highlighting the need for specialized offices focused on tribal affairs within the Treasury Department.

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• The first exception is that the federal earned income credit requires taxpayers to have a Social Security
• <00:14:42.680> puzzle to the family Economic Security puzzle to the family Economic Security
• We can all bring home something meaningful and meaningful relief that families border to border actually
• meaningful relief that families border meaningful relief that families border to<00:21:34.440>
• > aside<00:21:36.760> from to border actually need so aside from to border actually need

Bills: HF2254, HF2302, HF2502, HF2315, HF2475, HF2086

Keywords: HF2254, Minnesota child credit, baby bonus, child tax credit, income tax, individual income tax, tax relief, newborn, birth credit, family tax credit, tax refund, advance payment, Department of Revenue, taxable year, parenting, families with children, child credit, state regulations, families, taxation

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• Social Security benefits also contribute significantly, and as a result, a 100% disabled veteran and
• spouse who have no earnings from work, but solely rely on disability and Social Security, may be disqualified
• Well, hypothetically, we have a fire that's raging near the border of Arizona and California.
• Well, hypothetically, we have a fire that's raging near the border of Arizona and California.
• According to Academy Securities, which manages the bond financing, we will run out of funds in October

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Military and Veteran Affairs heard several veteran-focused measures, with extensive testimony in support from veterans’ organizations and individual veterans. SB 888 would exclude VA service-connected disability compensation from household income calculations for the low-income disabled veterans’ property tax exemption, addressing a situation where disability benefits can disqualify veterans from tax relief. SB 1354 would prohibit military personnel from another state, territory, or district from entering California to perform military or law enforcement functions without the Governor’s express permission, while preserving Title X activity, training, and mutual aid arrangements. SB 623 would place the Veterans Bond Act of 2026 on the ballot to authorize a $1.25 billion general obligation bond for the CalVet Home Loan Program, which supporters said is nearing depletion of bond authority and remains a critical path to homeownership for veterans and military families. SB 1407 would increase the state income tax exclusion for military retirement pay and surviving spouse benefits to the first $40,000, subject to income caps, as a retention measure to keep military retirees in California. Supporters for the bills emphasized housing stability, affordability, retention of veterans in California, and the economic benefits of keeping military retirees and their income in the state. SB 888 and SB 623 drew broad support from veterans’ groups, county veterans service officers, and related organizations, with no opposition testimony. SB 1354 also received support from veterans’ advocates, while committee members sought clarification on training, mutual aid, and the bill’s scope, and the author agreed to work on amendments. SB 1407 drew strong support from veterans and military organizations, but also formal opposition from the California Tax Reform Association, which argued the state already provides generous veteran benefits and that the tax break would be unfair to other public servants. The committee voted to advance all four measures. SB 888 was approved and re-referred to Revenue and Taxation; SB 1354 was approved as amended and re-referred to Public Safety; SB 623 was approved as amended, given urgency, and re-referred to Housing and Community Development; and SB 1407 was approved and re-referred to Revenue and Taxation. The consent item, SCR 143, was adopted unanimously. After the initial votes, the committee later took add-on votes to confirm passage of SB 888 and SB 1354, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Social Security benefits also contribute significantly, and as a result, a 100% Benefits also contribute
• disabled veteran and spouse who have no earnings from work, but solely rely on disability and Social Security
• ensures California retains control over any armed or law enforcement operations conducted within its borders
• Well, hypothetically, we have a fire that's raging near the border of Arizona and California.
• According to Academy Securities, which manages the bond financing, we will run out of funds in October

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Military and Veteran Affairs heard four bills and one consent resolution, all focused on veterans’ benefits and military policy. SB 888 would exclude VA service-connected disability compensation from household income when determining eligibility for the low-income disabled veterans’ property tax exemption. The author and numerous veterans’ organizations argued that disability benefits should not disqualify disabled veterans from tax relief, and the bill received broad support with no opposition. The committee passed it 6-0 and later 8-0 on add-on, sending it to Revenue and Taxation. SB 1354 would prohibit military personnel from another state, territory, or district from entering California to perform military or law enforcement functions without the Governor’s permission, while preserving Title X activity, mutual aid, and training arrangements. The author said it was meant to protect California’s authority and prevent unauthorized military involvement. Committee members asked for clarifications about training and mutual aid, and the author agreed to work on amendments. The bill passed 5-0 initially and later 6-0 on add-on, with referral to Public Safety. SB 623 would place the Veterans Bond Act of 2026 on the ballot to authorize $1.25 billion in general obligation bonds for the CalVet home loan program. Supporters emphasized the program’s century-long record, self-supporting structure, low foreclosure rate, and importance in helping veterans buy homes and stay in California. Members discussed the urgency of getting the measure on the ballot in time and the possibility of folding it into another bond if needed. The committee approved the bill with urgency and sent it to Housing and Community Development, later voting 8-0 on add-on. SB 1407 would increase the state income tax exclusion for military retirement pay and survivor benefits to the first $40,000, subject to income caps. Supporters said it would help retain veterans and their economic contributions in California, while an opposition group argued the state already provides generous veteran benefits and that the measure would be unfair to other public servants. Despite the opposition, the bill passed and was re-referred to Revenue and Taxation. The committee also adopted consent resolution SR 143 unanimously.

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• My district borders El Paso and, uh, Mexico, uh, as well as Sunland Park and the border communities,
• El Paso, uh, we blame our crime on proximity to the border. We blame it on immigration.
• El Paso's across the street from the border.
• The problem is not proximity to the border. The problem is not immigration.
• And it's a thought of feeling secure, so.

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• But in District 11, that thin line follows along the Williamson County and Travis County border.
• -Mexico border.
• Trump the time that he needs to secure the U.S.
• I just look at the secure border we now have.
• Our military's back in the business of national security and not social experiments.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• , of Motor Vehicles, Homeland Security, of Motor Vehicles, Homeland Security, and<01:13:05.920>
• Securing our border must certainly be part of that.
• A border is only a line on a map.
• that brought millions of illegal immigrants in at the southern border, the northern border, through
• That a nation is without borders.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <02:04:24.480> She a cushy minimum security prison. She a cushy minimum security prison.
• We will be secure.
• <02:31:26.800> Many Medicare and Social Security. Many Medicare and Social Security.
• security that's obligated. security that's obligated.
• <03:27:09.600> Look, of Social Security spending. Look, of Social Security spending.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, April 23, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• We are mirroring what our partnering states and our bordering states are doing in this space.
• And so, again, it's States and our bordering states are doing in this space.
• I'm a human rights lawyer by training, and I've spent three decades working on U.S. national security
• I'm a human rights lawyer by training, and I've spent three decades working on U.S. national security
• The Justice Department, FBI, and the Departments of Homeland Security and State work on these issues,

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• ICE, Department of Homeland Security, has inflicted so much trauma on my community.
• with federal expectations, but are often caught between a federal administration that is enforcing border
• security and local governments actively encouraging illegal immigration.
• <00:43:21.680> security<00:43:22.560> and that is enforcing border security and that
• is enforcing border security and local<00:43:23.440> governments<00:43:24.000> actively

Keywords: 1183, house

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• that I secured for our Texas farmers. that I secured for our Texas farmers.
• <03:30:24.319> We freedom means economic security. We freedom means economic security.
• American people about social security. American people about social security.
• operations at the Social Security operations at the Social Security Administration<04:45:48.638>
• Pay attention, Social Security.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• >> border Mr. Chairman. >> border Mr. Chairman. >> Yes. >> Yes.
• there's a Bureau of Securities there's a Bureau of Securities Regulation<01:56:13.280> first<
• Hampshire to secure vaccine doses. Hampshire to secure vaccine doses.
• border, but on the New Hampshire border.
• the border of south of the border but of the border of New<04:45:20.878> Hampshire.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• all security positions uh within<00:05:03.759> the<00:05:03.919> department.
• That includes security and non-security.
• That includes security<00:14:50.959> and<00:14:51.279> non-security.
• <00:14:52.480> So<00:14:52.720> we've<00:14:52.959> seen security and non-security
• So we've seen security and non-security.

Keywords: 00:05 Call to Order and Roll Call 01:42 Department of Corrections 04:14 Department of Juvenile Justice 16:22 Kentucky Law Enforcement Council 28:01 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee heard budget-related testimony from the Department of Corrections on a request for additional funding to take over operations of the Lee Adjustment Center, including $2.2 million in fiscal year 2027 and $5.2 million in fiscal year 2028. The witness said the governor’s budget did not recommend the request. Members asked about the cost savings of private operation versus state operation, the facility’s role in the department’s long-term goals, and whether the state intends to move toward operating all adult correctional facilities directly. The Department of Juvenile Justice then presented on staffing, recruitment, retention, and facility planning. Officials described recent pay increases and other investments, including a 10% security pay raise in 2021, an 8% state employee raise in 2022, higher youth worker starting salaries, and $4.8 million in 2023 funding to sustain salary increases. They said DJJ has also expanded mental health and medical staffing, improved recruitment efforts, and seen an upward trend in hiring. In response to questions, the commissioner said barriers to recruitment and retention include the Tier 3 retirement system, the structured and restrictive nature of detention work, and competition from other employers. He also said the department wants to move toward a regional model for female facilities under SB 162 and believes those facilities can be staffed. DJJ provided staffing figures showing 1,339 funded positions, with 157 filled and 182 vacant at a January benchmark, and 524 detention positions with 450 filled and 74 vacant. Officials said 30 correctional officers were in basic training and expected to join posts soon. Members also asked about the feasibility of staffing additional facilities and the department’s vacancy trends. Finally, the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council testified on a funding request for one attorney, one paralegal, one additional monitor, higher costs for existing monitor positions, and Lexington office rent. Officials said the request is needed to handle a growing decertification caseload and expanded oversight responsibilities as the number of academies has increased to about eight, with more than 2,100 instructors requiring biennial review. They said KLEC currently has one attorney and about 15 total staff, with roughly 180 cases pending, more than 50 complaints left to file, and another 30 cases expected soon. Members asked about current staffing, attorney salary, the number of academies, and the move to a separate Lexington office. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned without a quorum for approving minutes.

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• national security. With that, Mr. national security. With that, Mr.
• It deters adversaries with border security in countering the Chinese Communist Party worldwide.
• , private securities contain securities, private securities contain lots<05:32:58.638> of<05:32
• :07:57.920> from would exempt IDA securities from would exempt IDA securities from securities<
• This bill will help to keep our financial system and national security secure.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, July 21, 2025, 1012, house, all