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• this issue over the last number of years, I am convinced that the law enforcement benefits of this tool
• This is a super important tool, but it's a very powerful tool, and that data is incredibly powerful.
• And we want to make sure that this tool is still around and used because it's a really good tool for.
• .. ...to make sure that this tool is still around and used, because it's a really good tool for that
• Our officers deserve clear statutes, strong tools, and the backing of this body when they are working

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• that we were authorized, we purchased, maintain, manage, update, and ensure are prepared a set of tools
• c><00:08:35.760> of and ensure are prepared uh a set of and ensure are prepared uh a set of tools
• computers<00:08:37.519> and<00:08:37.919> servers<00:08:39.360> which tools
• and computers and servers which tools and computers and servers which can<00:08:39.839> be<00
• And on these computers, you have a variety of different tool sets that are useful for forensic endpoint

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The Legislative Commission on Cybersecurity met remotely on January 8, 2026, approved the minutes from October 27, 2025 by voice vote, and confirmed a quorum was present. The main presentation came from the Minnesota National Guard’s cyber coordination cell, with Lieutenant Colonel Brian Morgan describing the unit’s mission to prepare Guard cyber forces for state or federal cyber support, including domestic emergencies like the St. Paul ransomware incident and broader federal activations. Morgan outlined three main lines of effort: optimizing cyber force training for likely threats, building relationships with state, federal, academic, and local partners, and equipping deployable incident-response tools. He said the coordination cell is not itself the incident response team, but serves as the planning and coordination office for military cyber response, maintaining equipment at Cedar Street Armory that can provide out-of-band connectivity and be deployed quickly. He also described partnerships with Minnesota IT Services, CISA, the FBI, Metro State University, and international/state partners such as Norway and Croatia, along with participation in major exercises and conferences. The presentation emphasized the St. Paul response as a model for coordination, noting the Guard’s role in mission coordination, operational support, public affairs support, and lessons learned. Morgan said the Guard has conducted more than 200 engagements with partner institutions in 2024-2025 and uses outreach to educate counties and other entities on how to request Guard cyber support, comparing the process to requesting assistance for a fire or flood. In response to a question from Representative Bonner, he highlighted the long-standing relationship with Metro State University and its practical role in training cyber personnel, including operational technology training and a credit-transfer pathway toward a master’s degree.

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• Um, thank you all for the resources that you all have given us, the tools that you all have given us.
• that you all have given us, the tools that you all have given us.<00:10:38.160> We<00:10:38.320
• <00:15:22.880> at executive branch has different tools at executive branch has different tools
• with each other leverage those tools with each other because<00:15:28.240> that's<00:15:28.480
• , um, Commissioner Shell, you know, continues to build that relationship with them, who is another tool

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met and approved the August 21, 2025 minutes. The main presentation came from Brandon Reid of the Kentucky Office of Agriculture Policy, who reported that implementation of the Kentucky Agriculture Economic Development Board created by Senate Bill 28 and House Joint Resolution 31 is ahead of schedule. He said the board has been appointed and has met several times, has adopted guidelines and an application process, and has launched its application on the KDA website. He also noted new staffing, including a project manager, and said the office is already working on projects, though some are confidential because of coordination with the Economic Development Cabinet and nondisclosure agreements. Members praised the effort and emphasized the importance of having agriculture represented in economic development work. Reid also described ongoing outreach by Commissioner Jonathan Shell, including farmer appreciation and classroom visits across the state. The committee then heard from Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton and Bluegrass Ag Tech Development Corp. executive director Jacob Ball about the Bluegrass Ag Tech Development Corp., a public-private partnership involving Lexington-Fayette, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, the University of Kentucky, and Altech. They said the organization aims to make Kentucky a national and international hub for ag tech, and that it has already awarded challenge grants to startups. Ball explained that the program focuses on animal protein, nutrition, sustainability, mid-size farm solutions, and Kentucky traditions such as distilling and equine. He reported that two rounds of grants have totaled $925,000, with the first round’s seven companies leveraging that into nearly $7 million in follow-on investment, supporting 56.5 Kentucky jobs and creating more than a dozen new jobs. The presentation also highlighted statewide outreach, including applications and engagement from counties across Kentucky, and the goal of expanding participation in eastern Kentucky. Members expressed support for both initiatives and discussed the value of agriculture-specific expertise in economic development. Reid said the Department of Agriculture and the Economic Development Cabinet maintain regular communication and that the new board gives agriculture a seat at the table for future site and industry recruitment efforts. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

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• It's a vehicle for conversation, a tool for identifying high-risk locations, and ultimately ... ...for
• So we have to continue to work with all of the tools, the items that we have to make sure that they can
• SB 720 ensures that cities have the tools needed to create safer streets, making this a critical step
• There are tools available to cities and counties to reduce road fatalities, but those tools are largely
• the tools to increase traffic safety for all, and for these reasons I urge you to vote in support of

Summary: The committee first took up SB 712, which would expand California’s smog-check exemption for classic vehicles by adding model years 1976 through 1986 in phases, with a sunset in 2032. The author and supporters, including lowrider advocates and the Specialty Equipment Market Association, argued the bill would preserve car culture, support a small class of rarely driven collector vehicles, and reduce burdens on owners who struggle to find equipment for older smog tests. Opponents, including air district officials, the American Lung Association, and other environmental groups, warned the bill would weaken an important emissions-control program and increase pollution. After discussion, the committee adopted the motion to do pass as amended to Appropriations on a roll call vote of 10-0, with the roll held open for additional votes. The committee then heard SB 800, which requires Caltrans, working with local governments, to assess mitigation measures for suicide prevention on locally owned overpasses crossing state highways. The bill was presented as a response to recent tragedies in Rancho Cucamonga and was supported by local officials, health organizations, and suicide-prevention advocates, who said the measure would help identify high-risk locations and lead to life-saving interventions. There was no registered opposition. The committee members expressed support, and SB 800 was passed to Appropriations on a unanimous roll call vote, with the roll held open. Next, the committee considered SB 30, which would prohibit California public entities from selling, donating, or transferring decommissioned diesel locomotives and railroad equipment with Tier 1 or older engines unless the engine is removed, while allowing Tier 2 and newer transfers under certain conditions. The author and supporters framed the bill as a climate and public-health measure to prevent older, dirtier locomotives from continuing to pollute elsewhere, while transit agencies opposed it, arguing it could limit useful transfers of equipment that still supports passenger service and could be better handled through case-by-case air-quality review. After debate, the committee voted 6-4 to pass SB 30 as amended to Appropriations, with the roll held open for later additions. The committee also heard SB 791, which replaces the flat dealer document processing charge cap with a 1% fee capped at $350, along with new disclosure requirements. Dealers and industry groups supported the bill as a way to recover costs and improve transparency, while consumer advocates opposed it as an unjustified increase that would burden buyers. The committee approved SB 791 on a 8-? roll call vote and held the roll open. The meeting then moved on to SB 34, a port-air-quality bill presented by Senator Richardson, but the transcript ends during testimony and debate on that measure.

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• The same data practices tools that they get to use are the tools that you get to use.
• <01:06:49.559> that<01:06:49.760> they the same data practices tools that they the
• same data practices tools that they get<01:06:50.000> to<01:06:50.160> use<01:06:50.680
• :06:53.760> tools<01:06:54.160> that<01:06:54.319> could<01:06:54.480> be
• <01:06:54.640> used use they're the tools that could be used use they're the tools that could

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• Programs like the Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Program are important tools for helping to
• the state on behalf of International Falls and the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities. important tools
• for helping to make to important tools for helping to make to get<00:12:17.440> more<00:12:17.760
• issue it<00:30:44.559> will<00:30:44.760> be<00:30:44.919> a<00:30:45.039> tool
• <00:30:45.279> for<00:30:45.440> our it will be a tool for our it will be a tool for

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• Without these particular tools, their hands are tied.
• Without these particular tools, their hands are tied.
• Without these particular tools, their hands are tied.
• Without these particular tools, it's their hands are tied and one of the big factors...
• We'll take any new tools at this point. Dr.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And so the continued ability for OGB to use that as a tool in their tool chest.
• And so the continued ability for OGB to use that as a tool in their tool chest.
• Cost-validation tools ensure that we pay only what is contractually agreed to, not a penny more.

Bills: SB511, SB512, HB591, HB909, HB938, HB1154, HB1187

Keywords: automobile repairs, insurance transparency, repair shop liability, non-OEM parts, policyholder rights, automobile insurance, appraisal process, insurance policyholders, dispute resolution, claim valuation, family leave, insurance, paid leave, employment benefits, caregiver support, behavioral health, crisis services, mental health care, insurance coverage, healthcare access

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• And part of that legislation had millions of dollars of tools that you guys are... ...he didn't work
• The city or the county wants to provide incentives for people to do that, and so they use the tools of
• One of the tools that's available in this statute is that the city or the county, whoever draws this
• And these tools of the GRT abatement, but more specifically the property tax abatement, are why we are
• Let's give our local leaders the tools they need to finally create a new supply of workforce units.

Bills: HB310, HB323, HM51, HB194

Keywords: museum, cultural affairs, lowrider, Espanola, appropriation, feasibility study, broadband access, low-income, rural areas, Indian nations, affordable internet, employment opportunities, detention centers, immigration, economic development, repurposing facilities, job transition, rural development, housing, affordable housing

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• This bill aims to provide local governments more effective tools to address public nuisances, which will
• This bill aims to provide local governments more effective tools to address This bill aims to provide
• local governments more effective tools to address public nuisances, which will strengthen the safety
• I really appreciate you giving these boards more tools to do their jobs and to make sure that all communities
• with the planning and the DSAP, the Bay Walton County sector plan, this is just one more planning tool

Summary: The Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee heard a full agenda of local and policy bills, with most measures receiving favorable reports. Early in the meeting, the committee approved HB 4019, capping Lake County inmate health care and emergency transport reimbursements at percentages tied to Medicare; HB 97, allowing small counties to opt back into transportation concurrency; HB 267, expanding SHIP/local housing assistance eligibility to mobile home owners paying lot rent; HB 351, creating a framework for concurrent state jurisdiction over certain matters involving military installations, with an amendment changing the bill to say the state “may accept” jurisdiction; HB 4013, revising and merging fire district boundaries in Lee County; HB 481, increasing public nuisance fines and strengthening nuisance abatement and foreclosure procedures; HB 4025, conveying state land to the Village of Tequesta for continued park use; and HB 4017, repealing an obsolete Nassau County recreation and water control district, as amended. The most extensive discussion centered on HB 299, the “Blue Ribbon Projects” bill, which would create a voluntary framework for very large developments that dedicate 60% of land to conservation while allowing compact, walkable development and affordable housing on the remainder. The sponsor argued it would balance growth, conservation, and housing affordability without new bureaucracy, while opponents from Audubon Florida, county groups, and local governments warned the bill could weaken local planning, lack enforceable conservation safeguards, and allow nonconservation uses within reserved areas. Supporters said it could preserve large tracts of land at no taxpayer cost and improve long-range planning. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying reserve areas, allowing use of the state’s Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, requiring easements be provided without charge, and aligning affordability definitions with existing programs. The bill then passed favorably as amended, with some members voting no. The committee also approved HB 4023, a local bill adjusting the boundaries of the Ave Maria Stewardship Community District in Collier County, with no change to the district’s powers and duties. Several bills drew supportive testimony from local officials, industry groups, or affected residents, and some had amendments adopted without objection. At the end of the meeting, the chair noted it was the last interim committee week meeting, thanked members and staff, and encouraged continued stakeholder engagement ahead of session.

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• The tools created by this analysis can be used by the universities and their boards of trustees as a
• We've developed the analytical framework and the tools necessary to do this.
• manage debt, and we're in a remarkable place 15, 20 years later, as partly a consequence of having the tools
• manage debt, and we're in a remarkable place 15, 20 years later, as partly a consequence of having the tools
• , the information, and the analytical framework available. ...of having the tools, the information, and

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to hear two presentations focused on the state university system: an update from the Board of Governors on performance-based funding and a state university efficiency study from Ben Watkins of the Division of Bond Finance. Chair Harrell emphasized accountability, maintaining Florida’s top-ranked higher education system, and getting the best return on state investment. A quorum was present, with several senators excused and one arriving later in the meeting. Sarah Donaghi outlined changes to the performance-based funding model. She said the current model will be used for 2026-27 funding, with only minor benchmark changes for metrics tied to programs of strategic emphasis, reflecting a statutory review that reduced the list of designated programs from about 800 to about 200. She also described a new “PBF 2.0” framework approved by the Board of Governors for implementation in 2027-28 funding, which will combine excellence and improvement measures, update benchmarks to the SUS 2030 strategic plan, reduce “layups” where many schools score perfect tens, expand the affordability metric to include students without loans, remove SUS transfer students from certain graduation metrics, and create a new transfer-student outcome metric. The board will run the new model alongside the current one before using it for funding, and no funding changes will occur this year. Watkins presented findings from an eight-month efficiency study ordered by executive order. Using audited financial data, student outcome data, and personnel data, he concluded that Florida’s universities provide strong value because of low tuition, rising degree production, and improved job placement and earnings outcomes. He said tuition remains the lowest in the country and that state support has increased, while per-student spending has also risen, driven largely by payroll costs. He argued that universities should operate more like business enterprises, with more granular budgeting, clearer financial reporting, and efficiency metrics such as operating expense per student and cost per degree, and he recommended that such measures be incorporated into performance funding and board oversight. Committee members asked about national comparisons, data transparency, payroll growth, admissions selectivity, and whether legislation should require more detailed institutional reporting. The meeting ended with no public comment and adjournment after Senator Bracey Davis moved to adjourn.

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• IT'S AN INCREDIBLE TOOL BY AHCA, YOU PUT IN YOUR NAME AND UP COMES THE NURSING HOMES IN YOUR ZIP CODE
• BUT I'M NOT TRYING TO SAY THAT PREENROLLMENT LIST IS A BAD TOOL.
• I THINK IT'S A GOOD TOOL BECAUSE IT GIVES YOU THE UNIVERSE OF WHAT'S COMING.
• I THINK THE LAST LEGISLATIVE SESSION YOU GAVE US MANDATES BUT YOU GAVE US TOOLS.
• THAT AND I THINK THAT WHEN WE ARE DONE, YOU'RE GOING TO SEE THE PREENROLLMENT LIST AS A MUCH BETTER TOOL

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• And the IHRA definition is an educational tool, and it's meant to inform policymakers and police and
• that we've been taught all of us here have been talking about on this panel, it's a really important tool
• in that fight and it's a tool that policy makers should have and that they will when Congress passes
• We are reviewing thousands of alerts that we get with our tools that could indicate a life-threatening
• Do you have the, does your law enforcement have the tools to be able to stop it?

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• These are people who, I'll tell you some real examples of cases where the FCCPA was the main tool I used
• FCCPA, which applies to any person, which is an original creditor, such as this loan shark, is the tool
• This is an important step in helping law enforcement with the vital tool that they need in order to solve
• huge problem, and I think that this is a very strong, positive step to giving law enforcement the tools
• It does this by requiring that manufacturers make repair manuals, diagnostic tools, and parts available

Summary: The Committee on Commerce and Tourism met with a quorum present and considered several bills. It first took up SB 232 on debt collection, where the sponsor explained a strike-all amendment and the committee adopted a Gruters amendment clarifying that email communications may be sent at any hour while other off-hours communications remain restricted. Testimony was sharply divided on a proposed change from “any person” to “debt collector,” with consumer advocates, legal aid, and the Florida Justice Association warning it would narrow Florida’s consumer protections, while supporters said the bill and amendment would address ambiguity affecting businesses. After debate, the committee rejected the broader amendment, adopted the email-only clarification, and reported CS for SB 232 favorably by roll call vote. The committee then heard and unanimously reported favorably CS for SB 126, which would allow prescription hearing aids to be sold and distributed by mail after a Florida-licensed audiologist or hearing aid specialist conducts the required examination, including remotely through telehealth. Supporters said the bill would improve access and reduce barriers for seniors and others with hearing loss, and no opposition was heard. The committee also heard SB 600 and SB 602 on manufacturing, which would create and fund a statewide Office of Manufacturing, a promotional campaign, workforce grants, and related fees; multiple industry and economic development groups appeared in support, and both bills were reported favorably. Next, the committee considered CS for SB 92 on hit-and-run accountability in vehicle repair shops. The sponsor described the bill as a response to rising hit-and-run incidents and explained that repair shops would have to complete a transaction form or retain a crash report for certain repairs, with a clarifying amendment adopted without objection. Prosecutors and law enforcement supporters said the bill would help identify offenders, while auto dealer representatives argued it could impose burdens and penalties on repair shops. The committee nevertheless reported CS for SB 92 favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 412, the Motorized Wheelchair Right to Repair Act, which would require manufacturers to provide repair manuals, diagnostic tools, and parts to owners and independent repair providers under fair and reasonable terms. Disability advocates and wheelchair users testified that repair delays can leave users stranded for weeks or months, and the committee reported the bill favorably by roll call vote before adjourning.

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• remain committed to monitoring the impacts of federal actions and helping other member tribes with tools
• And it's a tool, but if you don't have the funding to use the tool, then the tool is not going to be
• Tribal courts in communities are often denied access to funding. and law enforcement tools that their

Keywords: tribal sovereignty, healthcare, education, public safety, Economic Development, Tax Parity Act, PROTECT Act, trust obligations, bipartisan support, Indian Health Services

Summary: The committee meeting focused on crucial issues facing tribal nations, particularly emphasizing the federal government's trust and treaty obligations. The discussions highlighted ongoing challenges such as disparities in healthcare, education, and public safety within Native communities. Chair Murkowski underscored the importance of listening to Native leaders and aligning congressional efforts with community needs, advocating for legislative actions that support tribal sovereignty and economic development. Various initiatives, including the Tax Parity Act and the PROTECT Act, aimed at addressing jurisdictional and financial disparities, were discussed in detail. A call for bipartisan support to alleviate the funding shortages affecting Indian Health Services was made several times during the meeting. Testimonies from tribal leaders and representatives emphasized the dire need for legislative support to enhance infrastructure, healthcare access, and public safety initiatives in tribal communities.

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• The deployment of CCUS can be a tool to not only maintain but expand reliable electric generation capacity
• My experience spans 25 years helping aid state programs in tool development, regulatory, and environmental
• those that we cannot reduce, and also use Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) as an environmental remediation tool
• as they apply for primacy is that the EPA uses what they call a crosswalk, which can be a very good tool
• , but it's a complicated tool, and there is not very good transparency to it. ...states on the process

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• This legislation would leverage a tool already being used by many states to increase the access and availability
• In other states already using this tool, benefits include savings in labor and overhead, extending service
• renewed in other states already using renewed in other states already using this<00:13:30.120> tool
• benefits<00:13:31.120> include<00:13:32.120> Savings<00:13:32.519> in this tool
• benefits include Savings in this tool benefits include Savings in labor<00:13:33.120> and<00:

Keywords: Roll Call 00:30 HB 15 Discussion 04:24 HB 15 Vote 07:13 HB 161 Discussion 10:05 Hb 161 Vote 19:34, 958, all

Summary: The House Transportation Committee held its first meeting of the 2025 session, established a quorum, welcomed new members and staff, and reviewed basic committee procedures, including phone silence, speaking through the chair, and the 24-hour amendment rule. The chair then moved to the agenda, which consisted of two bills. House Bill 15, sponsored by Representative Rudy, would lower Kentucky’s learner’s permit age to 15 to match surrounding states. Supporters said it would give parents more choice and help young drivers get licensed earlier; one member explained her yes vote by describing strong support from middle school students. The bill passed the committee with favorable expression, with Representative Lehman voting no and others voting yes. House Bill 161, sponsored by Representative Jackson, would allow third-party entities to process driver’s license renewals, not initial licenses. Jackson said the goal was to improve access after the state reduced renewal locations from county offices to regional centers, creating long travel times and long waits, especially for rural and older residents. He said the third-party model could be used by approved businesses or agencies, with an average added fee of about $2 to $5, and that it would still require the same vision-screening process. Members asked about Real ID renewals, timing, local testing options, and eye exam requirements. The bill also received favorable expression, and the committee adjourned after completing the agenda.

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• <00:33:17.760> in feel that if we have this tool in feel that if we have this tool in extreme
• Tools that have successfully divided all of us. Tools to cause us to squabble among each other.
• Tools that have successfully divided all of us. Tools to cause us to squabble among each other.
• Thank you. tools. Tools that have successfully tools.
• Tools to cause us to divided all of us.

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• It is in the presence of peers and friends who could help if they had the knowledge and the tools.
• It is in the presence of peers and friends who could help if they had the knowledge and the tools.
• It is in the presence of peers and friends who could help if they had the knowledge and the tools.
• tool for positive change. Thank you. tool for positive change. Thank you.
• Yeah, it gives the kids the tools they need and the recognition they deserve.

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• to take action through this partnership we've launched educational campaigns developed shared data tools
• and The partnership has launched educational campaigns, developed shared data tools, and implemented
• And what this legislation envisions is ensuring that the tools available to local decision makers are
• Among the things that this bill will do is give us a new tool to invest in these resources and help our
• I urge the committee to act favorably on this legislation and give South Coast communities the tools

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Summary: The committee hearing covered several bills related to environmental, natural resources, and maritime issues. Representative Markey testified in support of H. 1000, which would create a commission to study financing wastewater infrastructure, especially in southeastern Massachusetts and the South Shore, citing combined sewer overflows and impacts on aquaculture. Members agreed the core challenge is finding long-term financing for wastewater solutions. The committee also heard testimony on H. 902 to establish an Office of Outdoor Recreation, with supporters describing its role in expanding access, supporting underrepresented communities, and helping grow the outdoor economy. Related testimony also supported H. 986, which would codify the Division of Ecological Restoration and the Office of Fishing and Boating Access within the Department of Fish and Game, with witnesses emphasizing habitat restoration, flood reduction, public access, and boating/fishing opportunities. A major portion of the hearing focused on H. 901/S. 597, “An Act Providing Nature for All,” which would dedicate existing sporting goods sales tax revenue to a new conservation fund. Supporters from Mass Audubon, Environmental League of Massachusetts, Appalachian Mountain Club, Trust for Public Land, Massachusetts Rivers Alliance, and conservation groups argued the bill would provide a sustainable revenue stream for land conservation, parks, trails, wetlands, water protection, and climate resilience, while also advancing environmental justice and outdoor recreation. They said the state needs roughly $300 million more per year to meet land conservation goals and that the bill could generate about $100 million annually without raising taxes. Committee members asked about balancing conservation with housing and development, and witnesses said the goals are compatible and that the bill includes safeguards. Witnesses also noted similar funding models in other states. The hearing also included H. 1053, a bill to create a Merrimack River Collaborative. Regional planning and watershed advocates said the river faces bacterial contamination, heavy metals, combined sewer overflows, and other pollution, and that a formal collaborative would help coordinate municipalities, state agencies, and nonprofits across the watershed and possibly across state lines. Another bill, H. 4109, would relocate harbor lines in New Bedford Harbor to allow reconstruction of deteriorating bulkheads at a waterfront industrial site; the New Bedford Port Authority, engineers, and the property owner said the change is needed for permitting and would support port modernization and jobs. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on S. 641 regarding marine pilotage in New Bedford. Supporters argued the bill would remove a District 3 pilotage restriction and improve port flexibility and offshore wind operations, while opponents warned it would undermine the state’s compulsory pilotage system, weaken safety, and allow ship owners to shop for pilots. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.