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• The Senate Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs will come to order.
• He's on the committee, so you'll have to do pass it. Oh, do pass from the Chair.
• Thank you, Madam Chair and committee.
• He shares his expertise in emergency management and homeland security.
• And I'm also wondering, this is off the record, but your thoughts on seeing if I can get this committee

Bills: HB3257

Committee: Senate Veterans and Military Affairs

Summary: The Senate Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs met with a quorum and considered three nominations to the Oklahoma Veterans Commission and one bill. The committee heard presentations for Rick Munchler, Robert W. Allen Jr., and Matthew Dukes, each described as having extensive military, public service, and veterans’ advocacy backgrounds. In each case, senators moved do pass, there were no substantive questions or debate, and each nomination received unanimous 5-0 approval to advance to the full Senate for confirmation. The committee also heard House Bill 3257, which would extend certain state benefits available to veterans who are 100% disabled due to a service-connected disability to veterans who are 100% disabled as a result of negligence or malpractice at a VA hospital under federal law. The author explained the bill would align state recognition and benefits with federal disability determinations in those cases, while noting the property tax exemption issue is constrained by the state constitution. After brief questions about the bill’s scope, the committee voted 5-0 to pass the measure to the full Senate. At the close of the meeting, the chair noted another committee meeting would be needed the following week to consider additional Veterans Commission nominees, and the committee adjourned.

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• Seeing no one rising, we'll turn it back to the committee.
• Arguably, this committee is the most important committee in the entire Senate, and the same one in the
• Seeing no one rising, we'll now turn it back to our committee.
• Security—these fusion centers are connected to Homeland Security.
• Security—these fusion centers are connected to Homeland Security.

Committee: Senate Education

Summary: The committee heard SB 1067, which would require annual math screening for kindergarten through second grade students beginning in 2028-29 to identify early numeracy difficulties and connect students to evidence-based supports. Senator Weber and supporters, including EdVoice, UC Davis researcher Charles Wilkes, and several education and community advocates, argued that California’s math performance is too low and that early screening would help close gaps before they widen. Opponents, including the California Mathematics Council, county superintendents, and the CTA, said the bill could narrow instruction, overemphasize deficit-based measures, and should instead be paired with stronger investments in teacher training and implementation of the California Mathematics Framework. Committee members generally expressed support for the bill’s goals while discussing how the screener would work and what kinds of follow-up supports would be needed. The committee also heard SB 1110 on child care subsidy administration, which would restructure funding for alternative payment programs and core contracts as the state moves to enrollment-based funding. Supporters said the bill would stabilize child care providers, improve payment timelines, and better reflect the administrative work of enrolling families and managing services; there was no opposition testimony. SB 1374, supported by the CSU and UC systems, would allow public higher education institutions to seek temporary restraining orders when credible threats are directed at a campus rather than a specific person. Supporters described recent campus threats that created safety concerns but did not fit current restraining-order law; there was no opposition. Senator Nilo presented SB 1321, which would direct the State Auditor to review remedial course use and student preparedness at selected UC and CSU campuses after a UC San Diego report showed a sharp decline in incoming students’ math readiness. Supporters argued the audit would help identify gaps in college readiness and the effects of K-12 changes, while some members raised concerns about bypassing the usual legislative audit process; the bill was held on call. The committee then took up SB 1086 on microschools, which would define microschools and direct model ordinances for local land-use regulation. Supporters said it would create a clearer path for small, individualized learning communities, but several members questioned whether the concept was sufficiently defined and whether the state had enough information to draft model ordinances; the bill was also placed on call after a quorum was established. Finally, SB 1181 was presented as a limited pilot program in Central Valley counties to connect schools with regional threat assessment centers when credible safety concerns arise. The author and supporters, including the mother of a student killed in a shooting and several students, said it would improve early intervention and communication; committee members raised privacy and federal-sharing concerns but indicated support, and the bill was moved forward on a vote once quorum was present.

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• Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration.
• Chairman, committee. My name is Tim O’Donnell, representing Secure Idaho.
• Committee, my name is Tim O’Donnell, representing Secure Idaho.
• I'm here on behalf of Secure Idaho. Thank you, Chairman, members of the committee.
• I'm here on behalf of Secure Idaho, and as you heard, we're a grassroots organization focused on strengthening

Committee: House Business

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• Security beneficiaries who are trying to sign up with their bank information, getting on Social Security
• Just last week, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced that the Department of Homeland
• </c> Homeland Security DHS will resume Homeland Security DHS will resume construction<00:50:00.440><c
• </c><04:05:31.319><c> on</c> minority member of the committee on minority member of the committee on
• c> with</c> that's going on in every committee with that's going on in every committee with respect<05

Bills: HJR75

Keywords: HJR75, H.J.Res. 75, Congressional Review Act, CRA, Department of Energy, DOE, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, energy conservation standards, commercial refrigerators, commercial freezers, refrigerator-freezers, appliance standards, energy efficiency, federal regulation, regulatory disapproval, small business compliance, manufacturers, commercial refrigeration, Public Law 119-9

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• I haven't been following the Medicaid issue as much because on my other committees we haven't discussed
• How much money do you directly have in Homeland Security for Disaster Relief.
• The ones that were funded are listed on the next two pages on page 13 and 14.
• So this was one of the rare situations on page 23.
• We have, People who work on those kinds of data security aspects because people don't necessarily want

Committee: House House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs

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• NASA, the Department of War, Homeland Security, Labor, Army, and the Navy.
• I congratulate Representative Abeta, of course, who chaired the committee, and those who served on the
• substitute so that the drafter can include the appropriate committee’s name on the committee substitute
• We’re starting with a committee substitute on the composting bill.
• Starting with a committee substitute on the composting bill, then Senator Compost has some funding bills

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• ranking member of the minority committee on Education and Workforce, or their respective designees.
• and</c> workforce committee on the education and workforce committee on the education and workforce<
• Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
• ><c> on</c><01:43:00.960><c> Armed</c> Referred to the Committee on Armed Referred to the Committee on
• ><c> call</c><01:51:45.520><c> hospitals,</c> down Homeland Security, call hospitals, down Homeland Security

Bills: HR1049 , HR1069

Keywords: Seattle Seahawks, Super Bowl, MVP, football, victory, sports, community, Olympics, Paralympics, Team USA, 2026 Games, Athletics, International competition, Sportsmanship, Unity

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• He's been working with the Department of Homeland Security on a lot of these issues.
• He's been working with the Department of Homeland Security on a lot of these issues.
• He's been working with the Department of Homeland Security on a lot of these issues.
• </c><02:35:03.600><c> Security</c> officer with Homeland Security officer with Homeland Security investigations
• <04:19:53.439><c> Security</c> Homeland Security Homeland Security officials officials officials charged

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

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• Okay, come on up. Thank you, Chair, Vice Chair, and members of the committee.
• Recommitting the committee on finance.
• </c> Aloha and welcome to the House Committee on Finance.
• </c> committee on that expansion. committee on that expansion.
• Of Hawaiian Homelands, for example, on Hawaii Island, can that affordable housing credit be used on Maui

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• Security funding.
• I can move on to ASDA SOIDA and we'll go fairly quick on this one, because this is just a little bit
• On prep, we have about one, a little over $1 million...
• Spent about $40,000 on a security system. Several $100,000 getting onto the state network.
• We have a port of entry, and we've also reconstructed a port at Calbert on on one or on US 69 highway

Committee: House A&B Transportation Subcommittee

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• My first time on the Education Policy Committee, so I'm looking forward to learning more about what we
• I'm going to start with one of the handouts in your committee packet. It looks like this.
• both committees or have served on one of the other, you know... all all right well thank you uh members
• on both committees or of you who serve on both committees or have<00:10:52.720><c> served</c><00:10:
• Security and Emergency safety's Homeland Security and Emergency Management<00:50:42.760><c> division

Committee: House Education Policy

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• Other things—Homeland Security and the Department of Justice—I know we've had a lot of conversations
• Homeland Security is something we work with closely at our military bases and our different national
• One is the payment in lieu of taxes, and that sort of starts on page 11.
• And one of the recommendations... the committee is that we stay in business next interim.
• I thought you were here to sit in on the committee. It's all your stuff coming up this afternoon.

Committee: House Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee

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• I have since testified in front of the Criminal Justice Committee on 777 and 778.
• > justice committee on uh 777 and justice committee on uh 777 and 778<00:37:46.720><c> uh</c><00:37:47.560
• </c> corrects some language that Homeland corrects some language that Homeland Security<03:09:50.600>
• </c><03:20:33.199><c> Security</c><03:20:33.479><c> and</c> buckton director Homeland Security and buckton
• No, come on up. We're a free-range committee here.

Summary: The Finance Division 2 hearing took testimony from the director of New Hampshire Police Standards and Training on the agency’s budget request and operations. He described the agency’s role in setting hiring, education, certification, and discipline standards for police, corrections, probation and parole, and court security officers, and noted that the agency runs the full-time, part-time, corrections, and court security training programs. He also outlined the agency’s staffing, facility, and budget request for FY 2026-27, including a request to keep funding level with the governor’s recommendation while shifting funds to support an IT manager position by defunding a vacant administrative slot. The agency requested several statutory changes in Chapter 106, including clarifying the definition of police misconduct, allowing a temporary member on the Conduct Review Committee, clarifying reporting requirements for misconduct allegations, and codifying the Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. The director also reviewed new responsibilities added in recent years, including crisis intervention training, statewide accreditation, the Conduct Review Committee, and increased annual in-service training requirements. He explained that crisis intervention funding is carried in a continuously appropriated, non-lapsing account and that some budget lines were reclassified, including software and janitorial services, to reflect actual spending needs. Members asked about national standards, the different academy tracks, crisis intervention funding, maintenance and contract changes, temporary positions, and the court security training program. The agency said it coordinates with national peers through IADLEST, that the part-time and corrections academies are longstanding programs, and that the new court security academy can be delivered either as a full academy or as in-service training depending on resources. The director also said the agency has been running extra full-time academies because of high vacancy rates, but expects to return to three full-time academies this year, with two corrections academies and one or possibly two part-time academies. He also explained the current approach to misconduct records and public disclosure, saying sustained findings under RSA 106-L are heard by the council and published, replacing the older, less standardized exculpatory list process.

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• on probation or parole or out on bail.
• </c><00:18:28.240><c> and</c> Homeland Security and so forth and Homeland Security and so forth and thatou
• </c> &gt;&gt; What line are y'all on on 109? &gt;&gt; What line are y'all on on 109?
• I don't want to take too much time of this committee, but if you want to go on that page four, beginning
• </c> this committee, but if you want to go on this committee, but if you want to go on that<01:00:05.599

Committee: House Judiciary

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• I've always enjoyed working with you on the House floor and in committee, so it's good to have you back
• I'm not sure if I'm the best to answer this since I've only been a member of this committee for one biennium
• For those of you who serve on the Veterans Committee, we also heard from many of our veterans.
• are all on the same page with this committee and with the state.
• Thank you, committee, for your support on this bill.

Committee: House Legacy Finance

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• The Minnesota Senate Committee on Capital Investment will come to order.
• </c> Department of Homeland Department of Homeland Security.<01:09:58.719><c> The</c><01:09:58.960><c
• </c> one of the permanent secured perimeter. one of the permanent secured perimeter.
• So the fencing requirements around the stadium, is that required by the Department of Homeland Security
• No, usually you say that on a Friday. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Capital Investment Committee.

Bills: HF2148 , HF2693 , HF2542 , HF1141 , HF1770 , HF1489 , HF1709 , HF244 , HF1266 , HF807 , HF2619 , HF1340

Committee: Senate Capital Investment

Keywords: affordable housing, local control, revolving loan fund, community partnerships, Minnesota housing policy, housing, locally controlled housing, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, housing infrastructure bonds, state bonds, bonding bill, supportive housing, permanent supportive housing, homelessness, veterans housing, senior housing, manufactured home parks, community land trust, single-family housing, multifamily housing

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• committee with the Committee on Emergency Management.
• Security on its head and thinking about security at every step.
• And so for those reasons, we've layered on security over the years.
• on Cybersecurity and the Assembly Committee on Emergency Management.
• on Cybersecurity and the Assembly Committee on Emergency Management.

Summary: The Assembly Select Committee on Cybersecurity and the Assembly Committee on Emergency Management held a joint informational hearing focused on maximizing the value of state cybersecurity investments, especially by fully using security features already included in existing vendor contracts. The first panel included representatives from Microsoft, Zscaler, and Palo Alto Networks, who described the products and services they provide to California and generally agreed that agencies often have strong adoption in some areas but still face challenges from tool overlap, limited staff, lack of awareness of available features, and the need for ongoing training and configuration support. They also discussed major threats such as ransomware, data loss, attack-surface exposure, IoT/OT vulnerabilities, and the growing role of AI in both attacks and defenses. Members pressed the vendors on whether state departments underuse purchased cybersecurity tools, how to improve utilization, and how to address the cybersecurity workforce shortage. The vendors said utilization is often constrained by staffing, procurement complexity, and the need to align tools with agency missions and maturity levels, but emphasized that training, leadership buy-in, and regular vendor-agency collaboration can improve results. They also discussed how AI can help with phishing triage, data-loss prevention, and security operations, while warning that agencies must manage AI safely and with human oversight. The second panel featured officials from the Department of Technology, Cal OES/CalSIC, and the California Military Department. They described statewide oversight efforts including audits, independent security assessments, continuous monitoring, advisory services, vulnerability disclosure programs, and workforce development initiatives such as the Information Security Leadership Academy and Cybersecurity Education Summit. Officials said some underutilization is real, but it is often tied to differing agency maturity, overlapping tools, and deliberate feature restrictions to reduce attack surface and complexity; they emphasized a balanced approach using people, process, and technology, with plans of action and milestones to hold departments accountable. They also noted federal uncertainty around MS-ISAC and the state and local cybersecurity grant program, saying California is advocating through federal partners and monitoring the impact. The hearing ended after public comment and adjournment.

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• Well, good afternoon, everybody, and welcome to the Assembly Select Committee on Cybersecurity, a joint
• committee with the Committee on Emergency Management.
• And so for those reasons, we've layered on security over the years.
• on Cybersecurity and the Assembly Committee on Emergency Management.
• on Cybersecurity and the Assembly Committee on Emergency Management.

Summary: The Assembly Select Committee on Cybersecurity and the Committee on Emergency Management held a joint informational hearing on maximizing the value of state cybersecurity investments, with a focus on whether California is fully using the security features already included in vendor contracts. The first panel included Microsoft, Zscaler, and Palo Alto Networks, whose representatives described the products and services they provide to the state, including endpoint protection, data loss prevention, zero-trust access, attack surface management, incident response, and AI-enabled security tools. They generally said utilization is strong in some areas but that underuse can occur because of limited staff, lack of awareness, overlapping tools, audit-driven purchases, and the difficulty of keeping up with rapidly changing threats and products. They also emphasized the need for training, leadership buy-in, and coordination among IT, procurement, budget, and mission staff. Members pressed the vendors on risks such as ransomware, data loss, IoT and operational technology vulnerabilities, major events like the World Cup and Olympics, and the role of AI in both attacks and defense. The vendors said AI is already changing both sides of cybersecurity, speeding attacks but also helping defenders triage alerts and improve response times. They also discussed workforce shortages and the challenge of retaining trained staff in state government. One public commenter argued that restrictive software licensing can worsen cybersecurity by locking customers into vendors and limiting flexibility, integration, and modernization. The second panel featured the Department of Technology, Cal OES/CalSIC, and the California Military Department. CDT said its audits, maturity metrics, independent security assessments, continuous monitoring, advisory services, and vulnerability disclosure program are helping improve statewide security, and that departments are making progress but still vary in maturity. Cal OES and CalSIC described training, advisories, cyber advisory services, and statewide exercises like Cyber Dawn, while the Military Department said its assessment teams have seen significant score improvements over time. Officials said underutilization is not always due to lack of awareness; sometimes features are intentionally disabled to reduce attack surface or because tools overlap. The hearing also covered federal funding concerns, including the reduction of MS-ISAC support and the final year of the state and local cybersecurity grant program, and the meeting adjourned after public comment.

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• Uh, if the committee could convene on time, and then we will reconvene when the committee gets back.
• Uh, if the committee could convene on time, and then we will reconvene when the committee gets back.
• On pages three and four, standing committee report numbers 3992 to 3994 for one-day notice.
• We're on page 17, Standing Committee Report No. 3991 on Governor's Message No. 801, Vladimir P.
• We're on page 17, Standing Committee Report No. 3991 on Governor's Message No. 801, Vladimir P.

Bills: HB2241 , HB1163 , HB1514 , HB1696 , HB2021 , SB2135 , SB2466 , SB2727 , SB3082 , SB3097 , SB2861 , SCR100 , SB3096 , SB99 , SB2138 , HB2289 , HB2319 , HB1711 , HB2270 , SB3138 , SB3076 , HB1642 , HB2338 , HB2171 , HB1785 , SB2881 , HB2505 , SB2552 , HB1518 , HB1815 , SB3125 , SB3234 , SCR162 , SB2614 , SB3118 , SB2053 , SB2494 , SB2851 , SB3073 , HB1678 , HB1721 , HB2475 , HB2246 , HB1667 , HB1516 , SB2532 , SB3131 , SB3154 , HB2297 , HB1737 , SB2143 , SB2398 , SB2623 , HB1740 , HB1920 , HB1682 , SB2153 , SB3140 , HB2158 , HB1718 , HB2207 , HB1801 , SB3229 , SB2338 , SB3069 , SB2600 , HB2300 , HB1800 , HB1960 , SB2999 , SB2060 , SB2866 , SB2239 , HB1741 , HB1713 , HB2023 , HB2417 , SB2877 , SB2598 , SB2921 , SB2645 , HB2547 , HB2275 , HB2452 , HB2329 , HB2339 , HB1838 , HB1509 , HB1661 , HB2271 , HB2272 , HB2344 , HB1888 , HB1707 , SB2340 , HB2474 , HB1576 , HB1853 , HB1804 , HB1854 , HB2095 , HB2050 , HB472 , SB3215 , SB2247 , SB2400 , HB1618 , HB1802 , HB1969 , HB1541 , HB2310 , HB2498 , HB2443 , HB2218 , HB649 , HB2104 , HB1710 , SB2802 , HB1973 , HB1974 , HB1894 , HB1891 , HB1890 , SB177 , SB2101 , SB3320 , SB2487 , HB2429 , HB1870 , HB1839 , HB2583 , HB1391 , HB2094 , SB2671 , SB2673 , SB2892 , SB2057 , SB3245 , HB306 , HB2592 , SB3157 , SB3204 , SB3324 , SB2580 , SB2074 , SB411 , SB3025 , SB2934 , SB2567 , SB2125 , SB3238 , SB2367 , SB2599 , SB3007 , SB2001 , SB2756 , SB3029

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• The House received a message: privilege report from the Committee on Enrollment.
• Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Labor.
• Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Labor baseline becomes H.S.
• Without objection, referred to the Committee on Transportation.
• House bills on second reading reported by committee.

Bills: HR165 , HR166 , HR167 , HR168 , HR169 , HR170 , HR171 , HR172 , HR173 , HR174 , HR175 , HR176 , HR177 , HR178 , HCR65 , HCR66 , HCR67 , HCR68 , HCR69 , HCR70 , HCR71 , HCR72 , HCR73 , HCR74 , HR159 , HR160 , HR161 , HR162 , HR163 , HR164 , HCR60 , HCR61 , HCR62 , HCR63 , HCR64 , SCR23 , SCR32 , SB105 , SB125 , SB304 , SB430 , SB438 , SB442 , SB522 , HB87 , HB115 , HB162 , HB368 , HB433 , HB441 , HB447 , HB466 , HB481 , HB573 , HB741 , HB1242 , HR1 , HR17 , HCR5 , HCR4 , HCR47 , HB27 , HB71 , HB214 , HB225 , HB241 , HB244 , HB306 , HB345 , HB366 , HB446 , HB511 , HB514 , HB655 , HB730 , HB743 , HB1027 , HB1037 , HB1043 , HB1082 , HB1091 , HB1096 , HB1103 , HB1167 , HB1174 , HB1175 , HB1230 , HB1237 , HB1238 , HB55 , HB385 , HB394 , HB396 , HB406 , HB608 , HB622 , HB676 , HB772 , HB897 , HB1030 , HB1035 , HB1038 , HB1045 , HB1049 , HB1056 , HB1058 , HB1059 , HB1092 , HB1100 , HB1117 , HB1160 , HB1161 , HB1162 , HB1177 , HB1180 , HB1189 , HB1216 , HB1239 , HB1240 , HB59 , HB74 , HB159 , HB330 , HB364 , HB414 , HB458 , HB525 , HB568 , HB786 , HB1008 , HB1033 , HB1034 , HB1041 , HB1062 , HB1070 , HB1079 , HB1112 , HB1118 , HB1139 , HB1151 , HB1176 , HB1182 , HB1196 , HB1214 , HB1241 , SB162 , SB349 , SB350 , SB382 , SB383 , SB127 , SB244 , HB51 , HB58 , HB140 , HB750 , HB911 , HB982 , HB1010 , HB151 , HB180 , HB192 , HB193 , HB310 , HB635 , HB690 , HB961 , HB1003 , HB1146 , HB864 , HB977 , HB181 , HB31 , HB664 , HB615 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HB9 , HB284 , HB393 , HB459 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB682 , HB733 , HB773 , HB996 , HB1113 , HB1234 , HB1236

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the pledge, adopted the journal, and granted several members leave. The chamber also recognized visiting groups and honored individuals and organizations, including Livingston Parish Day at the Capitol, the Denham Springs High School robotics team, Principal Justin Wax, and the Louisiana Primary Care Association. Multiple House and Senate resolutions were introduced, adopted, or referred, including commendations, memorials, and study requests on topics such as TOPS, workforce outcomes, health issues, and transportation. In regular order, the House considered and passed several measures. HB 27, a constitutional amendment on applying state monies to retirement system unfunded liabilities, passed 87-0. HB 71, extending civil liability protection to licensed armed private security officers when use of force is deemed justified, drew extensive debate over training standards, criminal versus civil liability, and the role of prosecutors and law enforcement before passing 70-28. HB 214, a constitutional amendment on ad valorem tax exemptions for certain property, passed 82-10. HB 241, a technical correction to bank records disclosure law, passed 91-0. HB 244, clarifying constitutional convention ballot language and delegate/vote requirements, passed 77-16. The House also passed HB 345 to add port rail infrastructure to the Class 2 and Class 3 Rail Infrastructure Improvement Program, HB 446 to change when local bond and tax elections may be held, HB 511 to create a grant program for pursuit intervention safety technology after the death of Sgt. Grant Candies, HB 514 to expand the ad valorem tax exemption for seniors age 65 and older, and HB 65 to allow DOTD more contracting options for ferry operation and maintenance. HB 730, which would bar use of ADS-B aircraft tracking data to levy fees or taxes, prompted lengthy discussion about aviation safety, privacy, airport revenue, and alleged misuse of tracking data before the bill was presented for final action near the end of the transcript.