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• The goal of SB 1367 is to protect California residents from the rapid expansion of private detention
• It builds on the state's leadership in limiting detention expansion and moves us closer to a future rooted
• Most of them are being underutilized because we don't have a robust manufacturing infrastructure that
• This bill will help accelerate EV infrastructure and support California's clean energy goals.
• This bill will help accelerate EV infrastructure and support California's clean energy goals.

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• Supporting all the different infrastructure projects that we have here in Los Lunas definitely has a
• So we're taking our existing buildings and then we're trying to take our new infrastructure.
• We can hear that we need infrastructure, infrastructure, infrastructure, and all...
• Roads lead to infrastructure.
• I am Jeff Lopez, the Director of the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion.

Committee: House Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee

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• WE HAVE 30 WE ADDED JUST SINCE THE STATEWIDE EXPANSION STARTED TO COME INTO PLACE.
• WE ARE SIX WEEKS INTO STATEWIDE EXPANSION.
• BUT I THINK IT'S A PRETTY DECENT START SIX WEEKS INTO A STATEWIDE EXPANSION.
• WE ARE SIX WEEKS INTO STATEWIDE EXPANSION. MOST OF THE NEW MEMBERS IS JUST STARTING SERVICES.
• LOT OF THE OUTREACH AND ACTIVITY WAS GEARED AROUND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STATEWIDE EXPANSION.

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• all told um additional infrastructure all told um additional funding<00:10:28.760><c> would</c><00:10
• We are confident that this phased expansion will not only meet consumer demand but also accelerate the
• </c> Innovation to create the infrastructure Innovation to create the infrastructure for<00:47:28.359
• </c> handling that efficient infrastructure handling that efficient infrastructure doesn't<00:51:25.520
• </c> mission is to accelerate the expansion mission is to accelerate the expansion of<00:55:06.319><c

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

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• They're often just infrastructure too.
• </c> presentation on shortline infrastructure presentation on shortline infrastructure uh<00:46:07.200
• </c><00:47:26.960><c> Preservation</c> Shortline Infrastructure Preservation Shortline Infrastructure
• </c> the Kentucky Shortline Infrastructure the Kentucky Shortline Infrastructure Preservation<00:47:42.400
• project located in park rail expansion project located in Lang<00:55:44.319><c> County.

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation met without a quorum, so it could not approve the minutes. The chair announced an Eastern Kentucky University health forum later that day and then proceeded with testimony on alternative delivery methods for road projects. Jason Sawala of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Chad Laroo of the Kentucky Association of Highway Contractors were sworn in and introduced themselves. Sawala explained KYTC’s use of alternative delivery tools, including design-build, construction manager/general contractor (CMGC), and public-private partnerships (P3s). He said the cabinet’s goal is to deliver the best value to taxpayers in terms of quality, cost, and time, and emphasized that alternative delivery is most useful on projects with special circumstances such as innovation needs, specialized technology, complex constructibility, schedule pressure, or early contractor input. He cited the cabinet’s wrong-way driving prevention project as an example where design-build helped evaluate technologies and coordinate with stakeholders such as EMS and first responders. He also outlined the main tradeoffs: alternative delivery can improve collaboration and sometimes accelerate schedules, but it also brings risks related to right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation, changing scope, and the need for dedicated staff and compressed decision-making. He stressed that these methods are not a cure-all and are not appropriate for every project, while noting that traditional design-bid-build remains effective for most of KYTC’s work. Representative Branscum responded favorably, saying early contractor involvement is valuable and consistent with his experience in the vertical construction world. No votes or formal actions were taken because the committee lacked a quorum.

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• use and the most expansive growth of data centers.
• happen so the I agree that expansions happen so the I agree with<00:30:19.399><c> you</c><00:30:19.679
• She said repeated expansions turned the tax breaks into one of the biggest corporate giveaways in the
• She said repeated expansions turned the tax breaks into one of the biggest corporate giveaways in the
• </c><01:07:37.960><c> and</c> like schools infrastr infrastructure and like schools infrastr infrastructure

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• The endowment is funding this position and will lead to the expansion of the nursing program, as the
• But I had a question about UNM's expansion.
• We're looking at hiring an expansion coordinator.
• Awareness strategies to support alcohol use disorder treatment expansion.
• Yes, we're looking at the expansion of primary care out of our public health offices.

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

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• It establishes a grant program for the Critical Infrastructure Mapping Grant program.
• We will now take up tab number. 42 CS for SB 1574, on energy, Infrastructure Investment.
• And, you know, it hurts businesses because it also impacts the critical infrastructure that they need
• This, as I say, vast expansion, as far as I can tell, limitless expansion, our government involvement
• >> There's no man is about backlog is it's always ongoing on public and infrastructure.

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• The budget contains key investments in water quality improvements, transportation, infrastructure, and
• educational infrastructure.
• So we have funded three additional expansions of state parks.
• There's not enough infrastructure that is out there to do that quickly. Providers.
• There's not enough infrastructure that is out there to do that quickly.

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• and changes in INF infrastructure and changes in roadway<00:28:02.120><c> design</c><00:28:03.039><c
• These revenues shall be deposited into the safe routes to school special fund to fund infrastructure
• </c> from for the continuation expansion from for the continuation expansion modification<00:55:34.760
• The neighbor islands, you folks don't have the same infrastructure or even access to building the way

Summary: The House Committee on Transportation met on March 18, 2025, to hear several measures and later take up amendments and votes. Early items included a budget measure to increase the mass transit special fund expenditure ceiling, a bill extending lapse dates for drug and alcohol toxicology testing laboratory funds, and a measure creating buffer zones for parking near crosswalks and intersections. Testimony on the crosswalk-parking bill was broadly supportive from transportation, law enforcement, planning, bicycling, public health, and advocacy groups, with the Department of Health emphasizing visibility and roadway safety. The committee also heard a bill establishing the Mokai air carrier subsidy program for Molokaʻi, which drew support from the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii and comments from the Department of Transportation. The committee then heard SB 106 on pedestrian rules, which generated mixed testimony: the Office of the Public Defender, Hawaii Appleseed, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Workers Center, and the Department of Health supported it, while the Honolulu Police Department and Kīpuka Injury Prevention Coalition opposed it. Supporters argued the bill would reduce inequitable jaywalking enforcement and reflect a broader safety culture; opponents warned it could create confusion and risk. Members also discussed whether the bill would affect other traffic-code provisions and asked about crash data in other jurisdictions; the Department of Health said crashes had not increased in other places and cited California data showing decreased crashes and fatalities. In decision-making, the committee voted to pass SB 934 SD2 with amendments, with Representative Miyake reserving and Representative Cochran excused. It then passed SB 1526 SD2 with amendments. SB 1195 SD1 was also passed with amendments after the chair proposed adding language tying fines for illegal parking near crosswalks and intersections to the Safe Routes to School special fund and establishing a fine range of $100 to $500 per violation, with collected fines dedicated to pedestrian safety improvements. Members voiced support for the dedicated revenue source and community safety rationale. The committee next passed SB 1638 SD2 with amendments to strengthen the constitutional/public-purpose findings for subsidizing air carriers serving Molokaʻi and to add annual audit requirements and penalties for misuse of funds. The amended findings emphasized that affordable air service is essential for health care, employment, education, and overall well-being in remote island communities, and that the subsidy program is intended to improve access and competition while lowering costs for residents. The chair then recessed the meeting after the final vote.

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• This bill makes several small changes to statute that, in and of themselves, are not big expansions of
• </c><00:43:21.440><c> of</c><00:43:21.680><c> net</c> increase was the expansion of net increase was
• the expansion of net metering.<00:43:23.920><c> And</c><00:43:24.079><c> if</c><00:43:24.319><c> I</c
• More units mean more infrastructure.
• But if the infrastructure like 284.

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• The investments we made in infrastructure, clean energy, and reshoring domestic manufacturing were just
• If the law reverts to the old system, them, business expansion will slow and small companies like ours
• The expansion of the child tax credit and the doubling of the standard deduction provided additional
• For our business, the influx of cash flow is crucial... ...for reinvestment, remodeling, and expansion
• Please. how expansions to the estate tax could result in a liquidity crisis, as you mentioned in your

Committee: Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

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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• Um, I just sit here as a co-chair and I read expansion, expansion, expansion.
• </c> co-chair and and I I read expansion co-chair and and I I read expansion expansion<01:42:31.440><
• c> expansion</c><01:42:31.920><c> expansion.
• </c><01:42:33.040><c> And</c> expansion expansion expansion. And expansion expansion expansion.
• </c> expansions into other areas are ongoing. expansions into other areas are ongoing.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first approved the minutes from its May 13 meeting. Members then reviewed a deferred contract with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy for the Kentucky Pharmacist Recovery Network (KYPRN), a program that provides monitoring and support for pharmacists and pharmacy interns with substance abuse or mental health issues. Board representatives explained that the contract is a long-running arrangement, renewed periodically, with an option for two additional two-year renewals. Senators asked about the program’s structure, participation trends, follow-up, and consequences for noncompliance. The board said enrollment has remained fairly consistent at about 52 participants, with roughly 500 participants over the life of the program, weekly and monthly check-ins during the five-year typical enrollment period, and possible additional sanctions if participants fail to meet obligations. The committee then approved the contract. The committee next considered a group of economic development contracts, including items from the Cabinet for Economic Development. Secretary Jeff Null and general counsel Matt Wingate testified about contracts tied to regional innovation and entrepreneurship hubs. Members focused on the large differences in funding between regions and pressed for more support for rural and eastern Kentucky. Null said the cabinet is working on a more tailored, non-one-size-fits-all approach, including possible changes to capital support, build-to-suit options, and additional resources for rural areas. He said the hubs have helped 193 startups over the last two years and helped attract nearly $350 million in private capital, and he agreed to provide a written report by hub district on startup viability. The committee approved the economic development contracts. The Kentucky Lottery Corporation then presented its contracts with vendor IGT for retail and internet sales systems. Lottery officials said the contracts are mission-critical, cover both the traditional retail system and iLottery, and are structured as a percentage of sales so no payment is made until revenue is earned. They described planned equipment upgrades, including refreshed terminals, new ticket checkers, cashless vending and bill acceptors, and connected-play features that would link retail and online wallets. Officials said keeping the same vendor reduces the risk of business disruption and that the arrangement has already produced cost savings. They also said the lottery continues to see year-over-year growth and expects to meet its annual contribution target of $360 million for scholarships and grants. The committee approved the lottery contract after discussion.

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• They are in dire need of improvements and expansion to their animal care center.
• So, expansion. Thank you very much, Madam Chair. Thank you very much, Senator Charlie.
• So the expansion, which would be some of the additional...
• So it'd be expansion, which would be some of the additional rooms and space that would be needed.
• And so, again, the need is to go ahead and make those very basic infrastructure improvements.

Bills: SB47 , SB195 , SB196 , SB197 , SB198 , SB78

Committee: Senate Senate Conservation

Keywords: food recovery, composting, waste management, solid waste surcharge, organic waste reduction, environment, grants, advisory group, soil conservation, water resources, training services, outreach programs, environmental protection, animal care, veterinary services, spay and neuter, Las Vegas, community funding, animal welfare, animal shelter

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• They are in dire need of improvements and expansion to their animal care center.
• So, expansion. Thank you very much, Madam Chair. Thank you very much, Senator Charley.
• So the expansion would be some of the additional...
• So it'd be expansion, which would be some of the additional rooms and space that would be needed.
• And so, again, the need is to go ahead and make those very basic infrastructure improvements.

Bills: SB47 , SB195 , SB196 , SB197 , SB198 , SB78

Committee: Senate Senate Conservation

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 47, a composting/organic waste measure that had been brought back from the table. The sponsor and witnesses described amendments that reduced the solid waste surcharge, added flexibility for landfills to divert organic waste to regional compost facilities, and delayed the effective date to July 1, 2027. Supporters said the changes made the bill more affordable and workable, while opponents from the waste industry still objected to the surcharge and wanted the proposed study completed before any tax was imposed. After committee discussion, a motion to table resulted in a tie vote, so the bill remained on the table. The committee then heard Senate Bill 195, which appropriates $1 million for training elected officials and staff of soil and water conservation districts. The sponsor and the New Mexico Association of Conservation Districts said the money would support compliance training, procurement and audit requirements, board education, and outreach for the state’s 47 districts. Support came from district officials and environmental advocates, who cited increasing responsibilities tied to disasters and climate impacts. The bill passed unanimously. Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 196 and Senate Bill 197, companion appropriations for animal care and spay/neuter services in Las Vegas and Raton. Senators questioned whether the bills mixed operating funds with capital improvements, whether the projects duplicated statewide spay/neuter grants, and how much local funding was involved. The sponsor said the local communities had substantial skin in the game and that the appropriations were needed for facility expansion and repairs. Both bills passed on 6-2 votes. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 198, which would fund an endangered species hatchery and rearing station in Las Vegas. The sponsor argued the project would help restore aquatic species and use available state land and water, while supporters said it would strengthen conservation efforts. Opponents argued New Mexico already has a hatchery doing similar work, raised concerns about nuclear and water issues, and questioned the location and policy direction. After extensive testimony, the committee did not finish the bill and recessed SB 78, a separate measure to allow nuclear energy to count toward renewable portfolio standards, for continued discussion on Tuesday.

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• America, and Africa are all critical in Xi Jinping's unprecedented global military expansion.
• They have very solid plans for expansion and for modernization. We just need to see it get going.
• Now we have, you know, 2,300 kilometers of expanse.
• It's a vast expanse.
• Do you have the capacity, the expertise, the infrastructure to do that?

Committee: Senate Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel

Keywords: committee meeting, legislation, public testimony, SB4, HB2214, bipartisan support

Summary: The committee convened to discuss various bills and hear testimonies related to legislative matters, including public concerns and implications surrounding the proposed legislation. Notably, the members engaged in a vigorous debate over SB4, where several representatives shared differing viewpoints on its impact on local communities and the environment. Public testimonies were heard, with advocates arguing for the bill's potential benefits, while opponents raised significant concerns regarding the fiscal implications and land use. Following these discussions, the committee moved to vote on HB2214, which passed without issue, illustrating the bipartisan support for certain initiatives tied to public welfare.

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• Geothermal and their infrastructure.
• </c> were lacking infrastructure for that. were lacking infrastructure for that.
• The appropriation is the foundation for an expansion of the center's capacity.
• The appropriation is the foundation for an expansion of the center's capacity.
• The appropriation is the foundation for an expansion of the center's capacity.

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

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• and our state road infrastructure, paying for health care services.
• Engrossed substitute Senate Bill 619 on third... road infrastructure, paying for health care services
• So this bill represents a substantial expansion of the Attorney General's power and authority, seeking
• This is a dramatic expansion of the Attorney General's power.
• of executive power... ...expansion of executive power for a partisan elected official.

Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5995 , SB5831 , SB6134 , SB6136 , SB6137 , HB2689 , SB5922 , SB5944 , SB5957 , SB5988 , SB5994 , SB6011 , SB6065 , SB6103 , SB6151 , SB6244 , SB5420 , SB5868 , SB6044 , SB6132 , SJM8002

Summary: The House took up a series of Senate bills and moved most of them quickly to third reading and final passage, often suspending the rules and adopting committee amendments without objection. Early action included Senate Bill 5944, which addresses compensation for interpreters working for L&I when appointments are canceled or missed; it passed 86-10. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5837, dealing with guardianship and supported decision-making, drew debate over a new right to counsel in guardianship cases and concerns about expanding civil legal obligations, but it passed 73-23. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6197, a plumbers enforcement/discipline measure tied to task force work on wages and the underground economy, passed unanimously. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6019, fixing a loophole in home care worker parity law, also passed unanimously, as did Senate Bill 6011, which extends authority for Court of Appeals bailiffs to assess threats against judges and staff, though members noted concerns about access to non-conviction data. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6058, aimed at improving Labor and Industries’ ability to address wage theft complaints and backlog, passed 96-0 after House amendments. Substitute Senate Bill 5923, allowing an island hospital in Skagit County to become a critical access hospital, passed 96-0 amid support for rural health care. Senate Bill 5994, which changes how timber tax revenue is distributed so school districts are not penalized when levies fail, also passed 96-0. Substitute Senate Bill 6076, streamlining public utility district procurement and raising spending thresholds, passed 95-1 after a capital budget amendment. The House then moved to second reading of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5925, a major bill expanding the Attorney General’s authority to issue civil investigative demands in constitutional and discrimination-related matters. The bill prompted extensive debate over civil liberties, due process, and the potential for government overreach. Amendment 2160, which would have required clear and convincing evidence before a CID could issue, was rejected 38-48. Amendment 2149, creating a right to cure before a CID, was also rejected. Amendment 2150, requiring assistant attorney general approval and a reasonable suspicion standard, failed 38-48. Amendment 2151, requiring the Attorney General personally to approve CIDs in writing, failed as well. However, several narrowing amendments were adopted, including limits on scope and relevance (2288), a prohibition on CIDs to federal agencies (2289), a ban on sharing CID-derived information for criminal law enforcement purposes (2290), and a requirement that the Attorney General’s office consult with other agencies in certain overlapping investigations (2154 was rejected, but later amendments continued). Other proposed protections, such as fee-shifting for successful CID challenges and reimbursement when a CID produces no action, were debated at length but not adopted in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• kinds of sector relations in the sphere of AI, semiconductors, energy, critical minerals, and infrastructure
• kinds of sector relations in the sphere of like AI, semiconductor, energy, critical mineral, infrastructures
• Our team also executed targeted programming to spotlight unique opportunities for business expansion,
• line to Go-Biz, where we stand ready to engage and support these businesses in their California expansion
• Armenian companies' expansions here to the state.

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• out the large dollar item, line 6, which is $70 million to support the Satellite Connectivity Infrastructure
• Line 140, the executive recommends $100 million for behavioral health expansion initiatives.
• For the Rural Infrastructure Revolving Loan Fund, that's for rural community water programs.
• This was a request from the Healthcare Authority for five different Medicaid expansion initiatives.
• It's kind of an exercise, but for that, both recommendations do support those expansion items for Medicaid

Committee: Senate Senate Finance