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• We have confirmations for the Alabama National Guard, and we want to thank you all for being here with
• They put us on buses, and we had guards with us, who took us over to the palace.
• One of the guards was on the bus with us, and I asked him, "Where are the dogs?"
• . ...black female African-American promoted into the Air Guard.
• And then we also have a white Caucasian female who is our air commander for the Air Guard.

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• Whereas peace officers with the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association have been standing guard
• Whereas peace officers will be standing guard at the Peace Officer Memorial for 24 hours leading into
• c> the<00:10:01.680> min<00:10:02.000> at<00:10:02.160> the been standing guard
• at the min at the been standing guard at the min at the Peace<00:10:02.480> Officer<00:10:02.880
• <00:11:16.560> in women who night and day stand guard in women who night and day stand guard

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• Their input helped shape National Guard.
• .<00:08:37.039> Next<00:08:37.279> slide, Guard.
• Next slide, Guard. Next slide, please.<00:08:39.599> Incentives.
• Those are more traditional National Guard uses for state active duty.
• c> uses<00:50:21.119> for traditional National Guard uses for traditional National Guard uses

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• SENATOR MERTON IS GOING TO TALK TO US ABOUT FLORIDA STATE GUARD AND SENATOR MERTON, YOU ARE RECOGNIZED
• FLORIDA STATE GUARD IS IN SUPPORT OF THIS BILL PACKAGE.
• AND CHILDREN OF ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE GUARD.
• CURRENT LAW ALLOWS FLORIDA NATIONAL GUARD AND AIRMEN TO RECEIVE UP TO 100 PERCENT TUITION FOR TECHNICAL
• WE KNOW THE 5 MILLION GO TO OUR ACTIVE FLORIDA NATIONAL GUARD AND WE WANT DON'T WANT TO TAKE A WAY TO

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• These are folks that are working mostly in the Central Valley in the TACPA areas where you are by prisons
• companies, especially in the food, eggs, and bread and all of the condiments that are served in our state prisons
• I think I'm very sympathetic, especially because I represent an area where there's a lot of prisons,
• I'm very sympathetic, especially because I represent an area where there's a lot of prisons, and so I

Summary: The committee heard several measures focused on economic development, procurement, workforce equity, federal infrastructure funding, and food security. SB 1044 by Senator Reyes would raise and then index to inflation the cap for streamlined state contracts awarded to certified small businesses, microbusinesses, and disabled veteran business enterprises for services and IT work; supporters said the current cap is outdated and limits access, while opponents representing goods suppliers and some small business groups argued the bill could disadvantage goods contractors and should preserve lower thresholds for those contracts. After discussion about the ceiling versus floor effect of the cap and the impact on different types of businesses, the bill was approved as amended and sent to Appropriations. SB 247 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas would create a bid preference for projects that hire workers from disadvantaged communities; supporters framed it as a way to connect public infrastructure spending to family-sustaining jobs, while union construction employers opposed it because they said they cannot control worker dispatch through hiring halls and the bill would be difficult to implement. The committee advanced the measure to Appropriations despite those concerns. The committee also approved SJR 6 by Senator Cortese, which urges the federal government to honor commitments under the bipartisan infrastructure law, CHIPS and Science Act, and Inflation Reduction Act, with supporters emphasizing the importance of certainty for California infrastructure, clean energy, and semiconductor investments. SB 1025 by Senator Hurtado would establish an Office of Food Security and Affordability to coordinate food assistance efforts and develop a statewide food security strategy; supporters from a Kern County food bank and the University of California said the state’s response to hunger is fragmented and needs better coordination, while committee members asked about deliverables and timelines. The bill was sent to Appropriations. The committee also took up consent items SB 700 and SB 1340, which were moved on consent to Appropriations, and the hearing ended with the remaining votes recorded and the bills advanced. Throughout the hearing, members repeatedly discussed the need for clearer implementation details, data on program impacts, and how to balance equity goals with operational realities for state agencies, contractors, and small businesses.

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• 00:23:02.400> are<00:23:02.720> repeat When nearly half of those released return to prison
• those released When nearly half of those released return<00:23:24.720> to<00:23:24.960> prison
• ,<00:23:26.080> that<00:23:26.400> cycle<00:23:26.880> becomes return to prison
• , that cycle becomes return to prison, that cycle becomes both<00:23:28.000> costly<00:23:28.559

Bills: HB1952, HB1951, HB1929, HB2497, HB2208, HB2572, HB1953, HB2551, HB2549, HB1737, HB1628, HB1769, HB2493, HB2264, HB1997, HB2168, HB2427, HB1805, HB2180, HB2184, HB2219, HB2469, HB2233, HB2519, HB2141, HB1904, HB2201, HB2410, HB2007, HB2385, HB2444, HB2349, HB2235, HB1872, HB2416, HB2291, HB2292, HB2263, HB2359, HB2455, HB1509, HB1514, HB1515, HB1648, HB2164, HB2323, HB1825, HB2172, HB1888, HB2005, HB2387, HB2358, HB2119, HB2276, HB2472, HB1714, HB2325, HB1541, HB1960, HB2140, HB2315, HB2367, HB2388, HB1696, HB2333, HB2138, HB2332, HB2283, HB2059, HB2057, HB2589, HB2417, HB2337, HB1588, HB2217, HB2020, HB1915, HB1742, HB2026, HB1965, HB1546, HB2360, HB1563, HB1749, HB2614, HB1511, HB1753, HB1849, HB1641, HB2161, HB2194, HB1721, HB2284, HB2188, HB1897, HB1880, HB1573, HB1876, HB20, HB2137

Keywords: HB1952, Hawaii agriculture, University of Hawaii, CTAHR, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, Kauai, agricultural research station, extension station, capital improvements, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, appropriation, ADA compliance, Americans with Disabilities Act, certified kitchen, greenhouse, laboratory, field research, cesspool decommissioning, invasive species

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• It may not surprise you that an actually innocent person in prison cannot successfully litigate a claim
• No one should ever serve out a prison sentence without having their case considered on the merits.
• But the Prison, I was in my head because of the power and control wheel and the cycle of abuse, and just
• unit from fake warrants and fake. facts to get affidavits, and one of the officers got 60 years in prison

Bills: HB115, HB 115, HB507, HB1765, HB1847, HB2046, HB2239, HB2328, HB2309, HB2417, HB2728, HB2794, HB3206, HB3566, HB3694, HB3744, HB4254, HB4697, HB4733, HB4915, HB5465, HB2813

Keywords: public funds, lobbying, political subdivision, government spending, transparency, HB 115, taxpayer-funded lobbying, local government lobbying, county association dues, municipal lobbying, lobbyist registration, Chapter 305, Government Code Section 556.0056, Local Government Code Section 89.002, county government, city government, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, state association of counties, sheriffs association

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• that will both streamline and enhance benefits for surviving spouses and dependents of Minnesota prisoners
• prisoners of war Minnesota prisoners of war and<00:17:35.800> service<00:17:36.120> members
• And<00:18:02.840> for<00:18:02.960> prisoners<00:18:03.360> of<00:18:03.480>
• war<00:18:04.240> and<00:18:04.360> those<00:18:04.600> who And for prisoners
• of war and those who And for prisoners of war and those who are<00:18:04.800> missing<00:18:05.120

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• So if the Coast Guard already has this authority, is this maybe duplicating efforts?
• What is the compelling state purpose for this if the Coast Guard already has this authority?
• So it's not so much a matter of the federal authorities through the Coast Guard have that ability.
• I'm also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and the Florida Army National Guard.
• We're also... ...deployment with the Florida National Guard in 2021.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and took up five bills related to Florida waterways, vessels, and environmental protection. HB 1149 on vessel accountability was presented as a way to strengthen enforcement against derelict and long-term anchored vessels, create nuisance authority for repeat violators, and shift relocation/disposal costs to owners; it drew support from marine industry and boating groups and passed 15-1. HB 795 would allow voluntary buffer zones near deepwater port channels and turning basins to prevent anchoring or mooring in protected areas; after questions about federal overlap and impacts on other counties, an amendment narrowed the buffer concept and added authority to remove uninsured vessels anchored more than 45 days, and the bill passed 13-3 with committee substitute. HB 1285 defined “migrant vessels” and authorized FWC to remove them more quickly as derelict vessels; a technical amendment was adopted, Monroe County supported the bill, and it passed unanimously 16-0. The committee then considered HB 1133, which would restructure the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission by requiring geographic representation on the seven-member board, staggering terms, and limiting warrantless entry onto private land by FWC officers. The sponsor said the goal was to ensure statewide representation and align FWC enforcement with probable-cause standards; an amendment changed board terms from five years to three years, and the bill passed 16-0. Finally, HB 1143, sponsored by Representatives Shoaf and Tant, would prohibit oil and gas drilling and exploration within 10 miles of certain sensitive estuarine and coastal areas and require DEP to weigh environmental and economic impacts before permitting near waterways. Support came from oyster farmers, shellfish groups, conservation advocates, and local residents, while the American Petroleum Institute opposed the setback as too broad and raised mineral-rights concerns. After extensive debate emphasizing protection of Apalachicola Bay, tourism, seafood, and fragile ecosystems, the bill passed unanimously 16-0.

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• <00:31:58.480> These Guard airmen and aircraft. These Guard airmen and aircraft.
• Guard budget. Guard budget.
• <00:42:49.599> that wings in the Air National Guard that wings in the Air National Guard that
• And I've been, I was a member of the National Guard or Army Reserves National Guard for nine years, and
• or Army Reserves National National Guard or Army Reserves National Guard<00:48:46.800> for<00

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Summary: The committee first approved the March 3, 2026 minutes by voice vote. It then heard a presentation from the Minnesota Zoo on its aging facilities and bonding needs. Zoo staff highlighted the zoo’s economic and educational role, its 1.4 to 1.5 million annual visitors, and its Free to Explore program, while stressing that many of its 50-year-old buildings are in poor condition, with more than $78 million in backlog and safety concerns for visitors, staff, and animals. The zoo said the governor recommended $4 million for critical life-support systems and asked for an additional $6 million in asset preservation to renovate the original animal hospital building so a new hospital wing can function properly. Testimony emphasized that the renovation is necessary for staff space, storage, code compliance, asbestos removal, and safe animal care, and described recent injuries and close calls tied to outdated facilities. Members asked questions about porcupine quills, natural predators, and the meaning of the zoo’s incident rate. Zoo staff explained that quills are not poisonous but are barbed and can be difficult to remove, and that predators include larger cats, owls, and fishers. On incidents, staff said they include close calls and injuries linked to aging infrastructure, such as a tiger reaching farther through a wall after fencing shifted over time, and staff injuries during animal procedures in older spaces. Members also confirmed that the hospital project has shifted from a standalone building to a wing attached to the existing hospital because of rising construction costs. The committee then heard from Perpich Center for Arts Education. Perpich described its statewide role as both a public high school and an arts education resource center, serving students and educators across Minnesota. It said it hosted 313 events last year for nearly 2,000 educators and administrators and worked with 275 school districts across all 67 Senate districts. Perpich emphasized that nearly seven in 10 students rely on its residential programs because there are no comparable arts high school options in greater Minnesota, and noted strong student outcomes including a 100% graduation rate and national recognition as an exemplary school. For capital needs, Perpich said it received $1.26 million last year for HVAC and building automation work, is grateful for the governor’s recommended $1.3 million this year, and requested $6 million to create a secure, accessible main entrance and upgrade outdated restrooms to ADA compliance.

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• to complete eight hours of training, then register and receive the guard card once the registration
• Once the registration is issued, the guard must complete the remaining 32 hours of skills training.
• and begin working once the security guard license is issued without any further delays.
• Because sometimes it can take weeks or even months for a guard license to be issued.
• and begin working once the security guard license is issued without any further delays.

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard a long agenda of licensing, consumer protection, and sunset-review bills. Early items included SB 1148, which would let aspiring security guards complete all required training before a guard card is issued; SB 342, which would soften the penalty for contractors who were licensed during part of a project but had a brief lapse; and several sunset bills for boards and bureaus, including the Board of Registered Nursing (SB 1302), the Board of Naturopathic Medicine (SB 1303), the Respiratory Care Board (SB 1304), the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (SB 1363), and the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board (SB 1368). The committee also heard SB 1311, which makes various updates to DCA boards and programs, and SB 1314, which restricts new tobacco retailers from locating within 600 feet of schools or daycare centers and bans nitrous oxide sales and related paraphernalia. Testimony was generally supportive on the training, sunset, and licensing cleanup bills, though several measures drew “opposed unless amended” or neutral positions over scope and implementation details. On SB 1314, supporters including prosecutors and school administrators argued it would reduce youth exposure to tobacco, while gas station, convenience store, cigar lounge, pharmacy, and business groups raised concerns about impacts on existing businesses, transferability of tobacco licenses, and possible de facto limits on future stations; some public health groups shifted to neutral after amendments. On SB 1302, nursing groups supported the board sunset bill, while the California Medical Association objected to allowing out-of-state nurse practitioner transition-to-practice experience to count without a California attestation process. On SB 1304, health facilities and long-term care groups supported the board extension but sought broader clarification so LVNs could perform respiratory tasks consistently across settings. After quorum was finally established, the committee voted to send the consent calendar bills SB 1376, SB 1391, SB 1416, and SB 1315 to Appropriations, and then approved SB 342, SB 1148, SB 1302, SB 1303, SB 1304, SB 1311, SB 1314, SB 1363, and SB 1368, all moving forward to the Committee on Appropriations. SB 1314 passed with some no votes, while the other measures advanced with broad support. The hearing ended after additional members were added on the record and the committee adjourned.

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• were, you know, really hiding even small amounts of marijuana, when they were caught, they went to prison
• were, you know, really hiding even small amounts of marijuana, when they're caught, they went to prison
• for it. marijuana when they're caught they went to prison for it but today you know it's it's now it's

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• these facilities and you've talked to the inmates and you've been to the medical portions of these prisons
• I'll be up on your bill today. can do to help people in prison as they have less chances of being homeless
• when they get out of prison with treatment programs.

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• The law you're putting in expects him to let a child drown or die, or he goes to prison forever.
• sex offenders who are predators, Representative Deal: those individuals shouldn't be allowed out of prison
• They should rot in prison because they have 100% recidivism rate.

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• New York Guard and the Vermont Guard is, I separated from the Vermont Guard earlier this year.
• Vermont Guard, correct? Vermont Guard, correct?
• Guard earlier this year. Guard earlier this year.
• Hampshire National Guard. I think the Hampshire National Guard.
• >> National Guard. Actually, >> National Guard. >> Yeah. >> Yeah.

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• the membership of the Employees Retirement System in Texas for certain members of the Texas National Guard
• HB 5176 by Montgomery, relating to retired members of the Texas State Guard, is referred to the Committee
• the membership of the Employees Retirement System in Texas for certain members of the Texas National Guard
• HB 5176 by Montgomery, relating to retired members of the Texas State Guard, is referred to the Committee
• HB 5176 by Montgomery, relating to retired members of the Texas State Guard, is referred to the Committee

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• or the Minnesota Air Guard.
• or the Minnesota Air Guard.
• He's our sergeant of the guard.
• He's our sergeant of the guard. He old. He's our sergeant of the guard.
• When we buy honor guard uniforms.

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• Uh, my ties with the military is my husband, um, was in the Army and the New Mexico Army National Guard
• of internments this year for guard, guard spouses and, and, and, uh.
• And if somebody is unavailable, usually, especially we work closely with the National Guard on if you
• What you have on here, um, resting place for qualified National Guards and reservists.
• If they don't meet that requirement, but they meet the guard requirement for those who have served.

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• that legal privilege mail, and now he smokes it, you know, or divvies it up and sells it inside the prison
• can impact housing assignments and access to single cells or a specific unit or a different jail or prison
• We closed two prisons, two major prisons, in the last seven years.
• ...point, David Scarbeck, who is a faculty member at Brown University, writes about the puzzle of prison

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Summary: The special commission on consolidation and cooperation among public safety agencies held a hearing focused on union and correctional staff testimony. Chair Dan Hunt and Senator Brownsberger opened by noting the commission’s extensive site visits and prior testimony, and they recognized Correctional Officers Week. Union representatives from KOUF, NCEU, AFSCME, and local county correctional unions described the daily realities of correctional work, emphasizing staff safety, staffing shortages, retention problems, mental health impacts, and the need to preserve local sheriff’s offices and collective bargaining agreements. Testimony centered on several recurring concerns: violence inside facilities, the spread of synthetic drugs such as K2, inmate suicides and suicide attempts, and the strain these issues place on officers, EMS, and local resources. Speakers also raised concerns about gender-identity housing policies, arguing they can create safety and workplace issues for staff, and urged more support for officer wellness, debriefing, and programs like OnSide Academy. Several witnesses argued that county facilities should remain locally controlled and that consolidation with the Department of Correction would weaken programming, staffing, and community-based reentry work. One witness described the Norwegian correctional model as a possible source of ideas for more rehabilitative approaches. Commission members responded with support for correctional staff and asked questions about K2 detection, paperless systems, EMS transports, and possible metrics to quantify incidents and facility needs. Members also discussed the importance of individualized assessments of each facility rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. The commission voted to seek an extension of its reporting deadline from September 30 to November 30, and agreed to continue site visits, including the upcoming Barnstable visit and a June 15 hearing. The meeting adjourned after the motion passed.

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• But that are in the service areas of low prison. They're performing schools. Is it?
• it would worsen a phone call. >> You agree like many things, the a lot of schools and especially prisons
• So you would agree a facility of any type whether it's a shopping mall or a school or prison built 50
• Senator prison, Vice Chair Pizzo, thank you.
• I think with with a lot of our prison facilities I have visited, there's the kept the school that that's

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