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• It could be due to an increase in the number of sharks as stocks rebuild, a learned behavior by sharks
• It could be due to an increase in the number of sharks as stocks rebuild, a learned behavior by sharks
• also work with us to ensure robust funding for shark conservation priorities like increased shark stock
• also work with us to ensure robust funding for shark conservation priorities like increased shark stock
• also work with us to ensure robust funding for shark conservation priorities like increased shark stock

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

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• This basically defines purchase whenever we were talking about acquisition, governing bodies, companies

Summary: The Committee on Insurance met in executive session with eight members present, establishing a quorum. The committee took up House Bill 1718 and first adopted House Committee Amendment No. 1, which clarified the bill’s language by defining “purchase” in the context of acquisition involving governing bodies, companies, or other entities. The amendment had been distributed in advance and was explained as reflecting discussion with the Municipal League. After adopting the amendment, the committee rolled it into a new House committee substitute for House Bill 1718 and then voted on the substitute. The bill received a due pass recommendation by a roll call vote of 7 ayes and 1 no, with Representative Thomas voting no. No other business was before the committee. The chair noted that more bills were expected at a later meeting and that the committee would return to a more regular schedule the following week, then adjourned the meeting.

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• that because of some of the improvements that Washington has made, 28% of their multifamily housing stock
• that because of some of the improvements that Washington has made, 28% of their multifamily housing stock
• like I do, in the theory of compression, that if we're able to have a little bit more of this housing stock
• very narrow subset, but an important one that's going to relieve housing demand on the rest of the stock
• One that's going to relieve housing demand on the rest of the stock that otherwise those same buyers

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• thank you, everyone, and particularly Senator, for your time and assisting us in completing these acquisitions
• in to for your time and assisting us in completing<02:18:50.719><c> these</c><02:18:51.040><c> acquisitions
• </c><02:18:52.080><c> for</c><02:18:52.319><c> the</c> completing these acquisitions for the completing
• these acquisitions for the replacement<02:18:52.960><c> of</c><02:18:53.120><c> the</c><02:18:53.359
• Jason Stock, New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• He said they love receiving local donations of food, but they would not be able to stay stocked without
• stream of funding to keep<01:10:48.880><c> food</c><01:10:49.120><c> shelves</c><01:10:49.520><c> stocked
• at no cost to keep food shelves stocked at no cost to the<01:10:50.880><c> local</c><01:10:51.120><c
• </c> banks need to keep their shelves stocked banks need to keep their shelves stocked and<01:16:39.120
• </c><01:24:52.239><c> with</c> our food shelves remain stocked with our food shelves remain stocked with

Bills: HF45, HF1148, HF3624, HF3586, HF777

Keywords: HF45, Lake Benton, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, Public Facilities Authority, public infrastructure, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, utility replacement, U.S. Highway 75, road reconstruction, municipal infrastructure, local government grant, Minnesota bonding, capital appropriation, food insecurity, prepared meals

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• Economics Arkansas that goes to, I want to say, Economics Arkansas, that gets it, and they do the stocks
• They get the groups, the teachers in, and to teach the kids about stocks and bonds, and then they have
• And if we're giving a grant to that, and that's what it... ...the stocks and bonds, they get the groups
• , the teachers in, and to teach the kids about stocks and bonds, and then they have a committee in the

Summary: The committee first approved the May 18 meeting minutes and then received a presentation from Legislative Audit on Arkansas Department of Education grant distributions. Auditors explained that the fiscal year 2025 report summarizes $4.6 billion in grants from state, federal, and miscellaneous sources, across school districts, charter schools, education cooperatives, and other entities, and that the report only shows amounts distributed, not how recipients ultimately used the money. Members asked about specific recipients and programs, including ClassWallet, Economics Arkansas, and CDC surveillance funding; department staff clarified that the Economics Arkansas grant is written into special language and that the CDC-related funding supports student surveys used by state agencies. Questions also focused on bonus and incentive programs such as master principal and National Board Certified teacher bonuses, with department staff saying the bonuses are generally tied to completion of the program or certification rather than classroom performance, though they would follow up on details. The committee then heard a Bureau of Legislative Research update on Consumer Price Index projections from Moody’s Analytics and S&P Global. Dr. Carlos Silva explained the difference between CPI-U and core CPI and said the estimates show inflation slowing over the forecast period, with some near-term variation between the two data providers. Members asked about the historical accuracy of prior projections, and he said the forecasts generally tend to move toward about 2 percent over time, though recent shocks have caused earlier estimates to understate actual inflation. The bulk of the meeting was devoted to the final adequacy report on teacher recruitment, retention, and salaries. BLR staff reviewed Arkansas teacher demographics, shortage areas, educator preparation pipelines, licensure exceptions, survey results from teachers and principals, and teacher support programs. They reported that Arkansas had about 32,800 teachers and 473,000 students in 2025, with an average of 11.9 years of experience and a slight increase in National Board Certified teachers. The report found shortages in multiple subject areas, especially special education, math, science, foreign language, and social studies, and identified 65 districts as high-need geographically. Survey results showed school leadership as the strongest positive factor in recruitment and retention, while workload and salary were the biggest negatives; 30 percent of responding teachers said they were considering leaving the profession. The committee also reviewed teacher salary data showing a statewide average salary of $60,254 in 2025, Arkansas ranking 45th nationally by NEA methodology, and a long-term inflation-adjusted decline in district salaries, though LEARNS Act increases improved the trend. Members asked for additional follow-up information on survey methodology, alternative licensure costs, coursework, incentives for ESL and special education endorsements, exit data, and how salary comparisons are calculated.

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• several different types of utilities in Kentucky, and we have some utilities that are traded on the stock
• are<00:04:22.120><c> traded</c><00:04:22.800><c> on</c><00:04:22.960><c> the</c><00:04:23.040><c> stock
• <00:04:23.320><c> market</c><00:04:23.720><c> and</c><00:04:24.200><c> their</c> are traded on the stock
• market and their are traded on the stock market and their information<00:04:24.960><c> is</c><00:04:

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 01:00 SB 100 Discussion 02:09 SB 100 Roll Call Vote 10:50 SB 8 Discussion 11:46 SB 8 Roll Call Vote 15:44 SB 49 Discussion 16:32 SB 49 Roll Call Vote 25:43 SB 222 Discussion 28:23 SB 222 Roll Call Vote 29:48, 958, all

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• And since that time, their rents have actually decreased 2%, and their housing stock increased 14%.
• A housing crunch in Los Alamos spills over into the housing stock of Española, leading to homelessness
• A housing crunch in Los Alamos spills over into the housing stock of Española, leading to homelessness
• If we can increase the housing stock in this state, which is 30,000 units below par, then on the margin

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 211, which would appropriate $5 million for the Las Vegas Rodriguez Park. Senator Campos said the money would help continue upgrades to baseball, softball, and little league fields and address fencing, flooding, and other park improvements as part of a larger regional park plan. There was no public opposition, and the bill received a unanimous do pass recommendation, 7-0. The committee then took up Senate Bill 131, a broad housing and zoning reform measure sponsored by Senator Maestas. The bill would allow more housing types by right, including accessory dwelling units, duplexes, townhomes, apartments in commercial zones, small-scale commercial uses in neighborhoods, and would eliminate minimum parking mandates; an amendment to remove height restrictions was adopted unanimously. Supporters, including Pew, housing advocates, chambers of commerce, builders, and some local officials, argued the bill would increase supply, lower costs, and modernize outdated zoning. Opponents, including the Realtors, Municipal League, neighborhood representatives, and several senators, argued it would preempt local control, ignore community differences, and could create infrastructure and neighborhood impacts. After extended debate, the committee tabled SB 131 by a recorded vote. Senate Bill 183 was next, proposing a feasibility study for a regional urgent care or emergency facility in Torrance County. The sponsor and local officials described long ambulance transports, heavy use of I-40, and the need for quicker access to care for rural residents and travelers. The bill drew support from a former hospital administrator and no opposition, and it passed 9-1. The committee then considered Senate Bill 222, which would appropriate $20 million for physician residency programs outside the federal system to help retain doctors in New Mexico. The sponsor and supporters said the state loses many medical graduates because of limited residency slots, while one witness urged accountability for large hospital systems. Some senators questioned the premise and feasibility, but the bill advanced on a 6-4 do pass vote to Finance.

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• I've sponsored magazine restrictions, caliber restrictions, silencer restrictions, and bump stock restrictions
• restrictions, silencer restrictions, and restrictions, silencer restrictions, and bump<00:19:14.480><c> stock
• </c><00:19:16.000><c> I</c><00:19:16.240><c> oppose</c><00:19:16.640><c> the</c> bump stock restrictions
• I oppose the bump stock restrictions.

Keywords: HB 312 continued 00:00 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 25:16 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 27:27 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 28:33 ConC/Rules Report 33:45 Adjournment 35:21, 958, all

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• And that's California's existing building stock, not new energy-efficient homes.
• And that's California's existing building stock, not new energy-efficient homes.
• So again, five years of just energy efficiency improvement in our existing housing stock is the same
• these laws is having a real impact on increasing housing production, growing our affordable housing stock

Summary: The Assembly Select Committee on Regulatory Authority held its first hearing to examine how California’s regulatory framework affects housing production, affordability, and timelines. Chair Pacheco and Assemblymember Haney framed the discussion around the state’s housing shortage and the need to reduce costs while maintaining environmental, safety, and community protections. The first panel featured housing experts and industry representatives who argued that state regulations, code complexity, utility constraints, and agency review processes add substantial cost and delay to development. Bill Fulton described overlapping state and local land-use authorities and the tension among housing, coastal protection, climate, and wildfire goals. CBIA’s Chris Ochoa and California Apartment Association representative Bob Raymer said building codes, energy mandates, and agency processes have materially increased per-home costs, and they urged more centralized affordability analysis and greater scrutiny of regulatory impacts. The Bay Area Council’s Louis Marante called for a statewide cost target for housing and stronger timelines and accountability for state agency reviews. The second panel brought in state agencies to explain their roles. HCD said its housing element enforcement, streamlining laws, and technical assistance have helped increase production, shorten entitlement timelines, and improve compliance by local governments. CARB said SB 375 is a planning law that does not directly regulate land use, and argued that regional housing assumptions in sustainable communities strategies are not being fully implemented on the ground. The Coastal Commission said it works with local governments to balance coastal protection, sea-level-rise risk, and housing, and noted recent guidance and pilot efforts to streamline housing approvals in the coastal zone. The Energy Commission said its building energy standards are designed to be cost-effective and save consumers money over time, though they can add some design and documentation complexity. Fish and Wildlife and DTSC both emphasized early engagement and collaboration to reduce delays while protecting natural resources and public health; DTSC said it is refining vapor intrusion guidance and using brownfield grants to support redevelopment. The State Water Resources Control Board said it uses general orders and basin planning to provide predictable permitting while balancing water quality, water rights, and housing needs, and noted billions in grants and loans for water infrastructure and site remediation that can support housing affordability. In response to questions from Assemblymember Haney, several agencies described ongoing coordination across departments, including regular meetings among HCD, CARB, the Coastal Commission, and transportation agencies, as well as broader interagency efforts to reduce redundancies and identify pinch points in project delivery. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the hearing; the main outcome was informational testimony and discussion of possible future reforms to improve coordination, predictability, and affordability in state regulatory processes.

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• In the first quarter, American stocks posted their worst performance relative to the rest of the world
• Last week, the stock market lost trillions of dollars, and analysts at J.P.
• No one voted for President Trump to tank the stock market and the economy.
• U.S. stocks were booming. mentioned earlier, the net wealth of the bottom 50% was actually at the highest

Keywords: joint hearing, small business, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, economic recovery, tax relief, job creation

Summary: In this joint hearing of the House Committee on Small Business and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the primary focus was on the importance of making the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) permanent. The chair emphasized that small businesses are crucial for the nation's economic recovery, especially in the wake of current federal policies perceived as detrimental. Witnesses shared their experiences and highlighted how the tax cuts facilitated job creation and business expansion, stressing the need for continued support through ongoing tax relief measures. The meeting included discussions about the economic implications of the TCJA's potential expiration, with members voicing their concerns regarding how this could impact small businesses and the broader economy.

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• So in September of last year at PGI, we did go to the markets and we, um, basically sold the PGI stock
• So in September of last year at PGI, we did go to the markets and we, um, basically sold the PGI stock
• payments, we would be again using a combination of taking on more debt and then also selling more HI stock
• payments, we would be again using a combination of taking on more debt and then also selling more HI stock

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard House Bill 344 HD1, which would require new buildings to include electric vehicle charger-ready parking stalls. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from the State Energy Office, Department of Accounting and General Services, the Disabilities and Communication Access Board, and others. Members asked about cost and infrastructure impacts; the State Energy Office said the added cost would likely be modest if planned from the start, but that electrical capacity remains a key challenge for expanding EV charging. The chairs proposed two amendments: extending the bill to cover on-grade parking lots and adding language for Level 1 or Level 3 charging when appropriate. After discussion, both committees voted to pass HB 344 HD1 with amendments. In the Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs committee, the chair voted aye, one member voted with reservation, and excused members were noted; the Government Operations committee also passed the measure, with one aye vote and one vote with reservations. The committees also heard House Bill 10001 HD1 SD1, relating to the Maui wildfire settlement trust fund. The Governor’s Office, Attorney General’s Office, Maui County, and the Tax Foundation testified in support. Members questioned Hawaii Electric Industries’ ability to fund its share of the settlement and whether the state should pay first or in tranches. The chair proposed amendments requiring all defendant parties to submit payment plans and proof of ability to pay, and requiring non-state defendants to fund their shares into escrow before the state releases its share. The committee adopted the amendments and passed the bill unanimously by the members present. Later, the committee deferred action on House Bill 229 HD1 until March 20 for clarification on amendments, then passed House Bill 860 HD1 with amendments addressing liability for limited resurfacing of disputed roads, and passed House Bill 1161 HD2 with amendments concerning highway fund use, formula calculations, and EV-related county fees.

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• Two words: acquisition value.”
• Two words: acquisition value. >> Thank you, representative.
• relating to banks, banking and finance, amending special purpose depository institutions' initial capital stock
• providing for an effective date being enacted by the legislature of the state of Wyoming. initial capital stock
• requirements. initial capital stock requirements.

Keywords: 916, all

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• He said they are at risk of losing cod stocks.
• <04:03:11.680><c> in</c> stocks in stocks in America<04:03:13.560><c> and</c> America and America and
• The fish do not know there are borders; we could be misdirecting key forage stocks.
• The 2% is what causes the reoccurrence of the stocks.
• The 2% is what causes the reoccurrence of the stocks.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Um, it's good to be at the table with stock growers.
• Jim McG with Wyoming Stock Association. Thank the director for her comments.
• Jim McG with Wying<00:07:19.599><c> Stock</c><00:07:20.080><c> Association.
• Thank the Wying Stock Association.
• </c> take out the feeder stock take out the feeder stock um<01:10:39.760><c> I</c><01:10:40.000><c> worry

Keywords: 916, all

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• back to the stakeholders, which included the REA cooperatives, the investor-owned utilities, WMIC stock
• growers, WMIC Farm Bureau, and the stock growers, WMIC Farm Bureau, and the Bud<00:02:16.080><c> Felon
• If have a house and some stock wells.
• Jim McG with Wyoming<00:14:58.720><c> Stocks</c><00:14:59.360><c> Association.
• </c><00:15:00.320><c> Really</c> Wyoming Stocks Association. Really Wyoming Stocks Association.

Bills: SF0099, SF0116, SJ0006

Keywords: easement, electricity delivery, public utility, prescriptive easement, landowner rights, surface water, drainage utilities, municipality, elections, environmental management, shared parenting, family law, joint custody, child well-being, parental rights, 916, all

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• and a description of any buildings or improvements located in the property to be affected in the acquisition
• on subsequent ...regarding the effects of the certificate process on subsequent operators and acquisitions
• would then allow... regarding the effects of the certificate process on subsequent operators and acquisitions

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• to be stated in a separate proposition to the voters if the bond proceeds will be used for the acquisition
• other than security equipment or technology integral to facility construction, or the construction, acquisition
• A question of whether to approve the issuance of bonds for the construction, acquisition, or equipment

Summary: The committee approved the March 11, 2026 minutes and then heard several education bills. HCR 2015, which supports efforts for students to receive at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity and for schools to display dietary guidelines, drew strong support from advocates for recess, student health, and physical education, and passed 6-0 with one not voting. HB 2040, requiring adoption-related information when school employees discuss contraception or STI testing and adding adoption content to sex education curricula, drew opposition from Reproductive Freedom for All and the Arizona Education Association, but was still given a due pass recommendation 4-2. HB 2255, extending Arizona Teachers Academy eligibility for community college students from two to four academic years, passed unanimously with a due pass recommendation. HB 2764, creating a state seal of computer science proficiency for high school graduates, also passed unanimously after support from the Arizona Technology Council. The committee then considered HB 2600, which would require written parental permission for students in grades 6-8 to join school clubs or organizations. The ACLU of Arizona opposed it, arguing it could suppress participation in clubs involving sensitive identities such as LGBTQ, religious, or cultural groups; the bill received a due pass recommendation 4-2. HB 2379 would require school district governing board members to complete finance and governance training, with an amendment narrowing the requirement to newly elected or appointed members and adjusting reporting; the Arizona Association of County School Superintendents supported it, while the Arizona School Board Association opposed parts of it, and the amended bill passed 4-2. HB 2142 would create a School Safety Center and School Safety Council within ADE to provide training, technical assistance, and risk assessments; supporters said it would help schools, especially smaller and rural districts, while opponents raised concerns about funding and council composition, and it passed 4-2. Later, HB 4033, which would require more detailed school bond election pamphlets and separate ballot propositions for certain large or specialized projects, was supported as a transparency measure by the sponsor but opposed by education groups that warned it could make it harder for districts to fund facilities; it passed 4-2. HB 2482, limiting job order contracting on building renewal grant projects to $1 million and requiring verification against artificial splitting of projects, drew concerns from builders and school board groups about delaying repairs and limiting procurement flexibility, but the sponsor said it was needed to improve competition and transparency; it passed 4-2. Finally, HB 2575, the Anti-Semitism and Education Act, would prohibit public schools and higher education institutions from teaching or promoting anti-Semitism and set up reporting and discipline procedures; the sponsor said it was needed to protect students, while the ACLU and Arizona Education Association warned it could chill speech and expose educators to legal risk. The transcript cuts off during testimony on that bill, and no final committee vote is shown in the provided text.

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• thanks to all of you for including our $4 million ask for the Hidden Village Mobile Homes Park acquisition
• thanks to all of you for including our $4 million ask for the Hidden Village mobile homes park acquisition
• Our current funding request would support the acquisition of 52 additional acres.

Summary: The committee first heard a briefing on the proposed Senate capital budget, Substitute Senate Bill 6003, which would spend about $723 million total using debt-limit bonds, Climate Commitment Act funds, and other cash resources. Staff described major investments in housing and homelessness, human services, local infrastructure, flood response, water conservation and clean energy, K-12 school modernization and seismic work, and higher education projects. Members then took public testimony from a wide range of advocates and project sponsors, most of whom urged the Senate to preserve or increase funding for specific projects in the final budget, including affordable housing, permanent supportive housing, child care facilities, food banks, behavioral health and substance use treatment centers, tribal courthouse relocation, school modernization, community colleges, university projects, floodplain restoration, community forests, and local civic or cultural facilities. Several witnesses also asked the Senate to match or approach House funding levels on items such as the Housing Trust Fund, permanent supportive housing, the Community Forest Program, Floodplains by Design, and CCA-supported clean energy and water projects. The chair noted that amendments to the capital budget were due the next day at noon. The committee then received a briefing on Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2251, which would restructure Climate Commitment Act accounts by repealing three existing accounts and replacing them with two new accounts: a CCA operating account and a CCA capital account. Staff explained that the bill would preserve most existing uses while changing revenue distribution formulas, capping Ecology administrative costs, expanding allowable uses for EV-related costs, housing, and carbon capture/sequestration, and changing reporting and tribal consultation provisions. The bill also shifts some reporting from annual to biannual and modifies the thresholds for tribal-supported and overburdened-community investments. The fiscal note was described as relatively small, with the main impact being the revised revenue allocation structure. Public testimony on the CCA bill was mixed. Supporters, including the League of Women Voters, said the restructuring better aligns spending with the intent of the CCA and could improve investments for tribes and overburdened communities. Critics, including the Washington Policy Center, argued the bill still lacks strong requirements to ensure CCA spending is effective and objected to reducing the frequency of the state’s climate-spending report. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• We're focusing on land acquisitions that do a couple of things.
• Our land acquisition team surveys the whole state and different priorities, some of which you've seen
• 2511-0125, $42 million proposed for the agricultural preservation restriction program and land acquisition

Bills: S2542

Keywords: climate resilience, resilience bond bill, environmental bond, infrastructure spending, flood control, coastal resilience, PFAS, clean water, wetlands, nature-based solutions, housing permitting, flood disclosure, land conservation, biodiversity, forest reserves, municipal vulnerability preparedness, MVP grant program, food security, agricultural resilience, solid waste