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• It might be a critical infrastructure project. And they have to do it.
• It might be a critical infrastructure project. And they have to do it.
• It might be a critical infrastructure project, and they have to do it.
• A lot of localities don't have the cash on hand to pay for those projects.
• from fixed-route transit, as well as including a definition for bus rapid transit.

Keywords: March 10, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• Um, we our complex transitions team.
• I will say one of the transitions.
• But wanted to start with a transition to what what passed last transition to what what passed last session
• director Grom, do you have a project director Grom, do you have a project management<01:31:03.280
• <01:31:22.639> timelines, conversation, project timelines, conversation, project timelines

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The money goes to those projects that employ the most people in the unionized, benefited middle-class
• Good morning, Heidi Nakamura representing IATSE Local 695 sound video and projection members, in strong
• Good morning, Joe Aretas, IATSE Local 695 Sound Video Projection. We appreciate your support.
• As we look to the future, we must start thinking and taking action on how to better integrate transit
• We do think this is an innovative way to encourage and push folks onto transit.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• But on this particular project at a state level across the state on developing a uniform case reporting
• But we are working together on a project with the goal of getting that Richard data set.
• Gay shuns volunteer uniform Crime reports program transition away from collecting summary based to to
• So there's one agency in particular that you had a question about where they are in the transition is
• So if we have a number of agencies are still in the process of transitioning that have start actually

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• It increases funding for the Department of Transitional Assistance caseworker line item from $41.5 million
• It increases funding for the Department of Transitional Assistance caseworker line item from $41.5 million
• As advocates including SEIU Local 509, Project Bread, and the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute made
• However, I believe that this amendment could be overly restrictive for critical projects.
• Do any of us really think that a project comes up so quickly that it has to be executed in 30 days?

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate considered a supplemental appropriations bill and a series of amendments focused on education, health, transportation, tax administration, and oversight. Senator Kennedy spoke in support of increasing funding for DTA caseworkers to improve SNAP access and reduce delays, but then withdrew the amendment by unanimous consent. Senator O’Connor’s amendment adding $500,000 for Free Period to provide free menstrual products in public schools was adopted, as was Senator Miranda’s $1 million METCO transportation and student support amendment. Senator Collins briefly proposed extending paid family and medical leave and unemployment insurance coverage to graduate student workers, but withdrew that amendment for later discussion. Several amendments were debated and either adopted or rejected. Senator Tarr’s proposal to create oversight of the Group Insurance Commission and fund an Inspector General review was defeated after opposition argued existing oversight was sufficient. Tarr also offered amendments on MBTA deficiency fund withdrawals and on requiring 90 days’ notice before state tax code decoupling changes; both were rejected after standing votes. Senator Driscoll’s amendment for Randolph Public Schools restroom improvements was adopted, while his veterans student loan forgiveness amendment was withdrawn. Additional amendments were adopted for Bridgewater Middle School water filtration, Uffum’s Corner Health Center, and NeighborHealth’s pharmacy technician training program for local high school students. A major discussion centered on school funding and enrollment declines. Senator DiDomenico withdrew an amendment that would have provided $100 million to address Chapter 70 funding losses tied to enrollment drops, but he and Senator Collins used the floor to argue that districts facing declining enrollment and rising costs need a broader state response. The Senate also adopted a new draft of the supplemental budget and then passed the bill to be engrossed by a roll call vote, with 35 members in the affirmative and 4 in the negative. The chamber then adjourned to meet again Monday, and did so in memory of Arthur H. Tobin, a former Quincy mayor, state legislator, and clerk magistrate.

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• This change could actually undermine our ability to safely transition and step individuals down because
• Danny Therickle on behalf of Mental Health America of California, Cal Voices, and Project Return Peer
• This change could actually undermine our ability to safely transition and step individuals down because
• Agency for Health, or A. funding through the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, or A.R.P.H
• Madam Chair and members, Anthony Molina, on behalf of Heroic Arts Project and Healing Breakthrough, in

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Can you, yeah, let's transition.
• Can you, yeah, let's transition. Opposition witnesses, please step forward. Can you?
• You can't control the transition... ...You can't control those things.
• , discuss the impacts these projects may have, and work to improve them.
• Not just new projects, but expansions and upgrades to facilities can all trigger CEQA.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Romig is going to handle the exam update since he has spearheaded those projects.
• We have done that project now.
• We have really seen that help that transition go much more smoothly.
• We have really seen that help that transition go much more smoothly.
• We love to talk about how we're projecting to have more people by 2050.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• So, it kind of depends on the project. So, Mr.
• These are local government-owned projects.
• So, we're going to start with the solar projects.
• So, adding this project, the Local Solar Access Fund, to the slate of projects that they're already working
• of project managers.

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• We're bringing children in at a younger age through transitional kindergarten, That are happening.
• We're bringing children in at a younger age through transitional kindergarten.
• I think just having universal transitional kindergarten has been a huge endeavor for California.
• Two of you mentioned transitional kindergarten. I have a five-year-old. I have thoughts.
• Two of you mentioned transitional kindergarten. I have a five-year-old. I have thoughts.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• The department has built in number of those type projects.
• I would say the first project we built was State Highway 130 and 45 on the the north side.
• But the reality is that we had some challenges with the San Gabriel projects.
• challenges on which projects? Well we had some challenges with design build projects.
• There are different things, but nothing specific to this issue of transit and stealing.

Bills: SCR5, SCR13, SB3, SB6, SB10, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB17, SB18, SB19, SB24, SB35, SB57, SB65, SB112, SB284, SB290, SB388, SB400, SB402, SB412, SB495, SB499, SB502, SB509, SB621, SB706, SB740, SB815, SB842, SB854, SB875, SB893, SB917, SB974, SB1025, SB1061, SB1073, SB1106, SB1268, SB1281, SB1300, SB1362, SB1379, SB1447, SB1451, SB1555, SB1902, SJR36, SJR12, SCR13, SCR25, SCR5, SCR22, SCR12, SCR24, SB495, SB412, SB10, SB18, SB565, SB372, SB842, SB765, SB62, SB19, SB666, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB290, SB13, SB1248, SB740, SB14, SB1006, SB504, SB917, SB925, SB388, SB1902, SB1121, SB995, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB35, SB6, SB815, SB3, SB1281, SB1379, SB1300, SB1497, SB1499, SB1498, SB1451, SB1061, SB15, SB65, SB241, SB304, SB402, SB499, SB621, SB974, SB1023, SB1024, SB1025, SB1106, SB686, SB112, SB371, SB204, SB400, SB609, SB1447, SB670, SB502, SB427, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1555, SB1362, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB987, SB1539, SB893, SB447, SB875, SB406, SB509, SB985, SB965, SB17, SB1119, SB1505, SB12, SB24, SB57, SB1194, SB1253, SB1215, SB1532, SB1268, SB1302, SB856, SB650, SB583, SB673, SB840, SJR57, SCR8, SB213, SB681, SB1172, SB1252, SB378, SB610, SB918, SB1343, SB608, SB487, SB955, SB957, SB988, SB990, SB1019, SB1021, SB1120, SB251, SB958, SB535, SB761, SB1, SB541, SB315, SB379, SB1018, SB1737, SB266, SB1415

Keywords: SCR 5, Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, Texas School for the Deaf, TSD, Robert Rives, gymnasium naming, building naming, honorary resolution, commemorative resolution, deaf education, hard of hearing, Gallaudet University, alumni hall of fame, football coach, school facility naming, education K-16, State Affairs, Texas Legislature, public school tribute, water rights

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• I signed an emergency housing proclamation to cut red tape, move projects faster.
• to cut red tape, move projects faster. to cut red tape, move projects faster.
• <00:28:47.840> statewide, across more than 250 projects statewide, across more than 250 projects
• We have to be committed to projects like this.
• <00:50:53.119> housing rent for those in transitional housing rent for those in transitional

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• SB 1293, State Highway's rural project notice. We will substitute the roll call.
• SB 943, electricity industrial transition usage. The motion is do pass. Roll call vote.
• Project Area, Surplus Land Disposal Requirements. The motion is do pass.
• SB 1359, Gas Transition Responsibility and Electrification Act.
• SB 1359 gas transition responsibility and electrification act.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• <00:10:04.480> is destroyed in the fire the project is destroyed in the fire the project is
• to facilitate housing projects.
• It's really a great project, all affordable, beautiful project. You've been out there to see it.
• It's really a great project, all affordable, beautiful project. You've been out there to see it.
• It's really a great project, all affordable, beautiful project. You've been out there to see it.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• You'll note that, for example, in FY 26, we're projecting revenue growth to be at... 2.6%.
• So, if revenue projections hold true to current projections, how much revenue will be deferred to revenue
• So, I'll move to transition over to the key hearing issues.
• loading up the water project fund with $222 million, essentially supplementing the amount of projects
• LFC has about $188 million for state projects.

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• So I understand for a Blue Ribbon project to meet the criteria, 60% of the project acreage would be conservation
• I would actually have to... ...approve that potential project.
• Because these are projects that are potentially 50 years down the road.
• If the checklist is met, the project must be approved. So which law is it?
• The timelines for the cities and the counties to approve this project.

Bills: S0002, S0026, S0354, S1112, S1192, S1220, S1352, S1670

Keywords: negligence, settlement, appropriation, highway safety, damages, law enforcement, motorcycle accident, compensation, Department of Transportation, legal claim, land use, development, sustainability, environmental protection, housing policy, labor pool, employment, temporary work, placement fee, Department of Commerce

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development heard several bills and reported most of them favorably. The first major measure, CS/SB 1220, was described as a broad transportation package expanding FDOT authority over trails, seaports, aviation, advanced air mobility, delivery devices, and related technology, while also addressing toll revenue use, autonomous vehicle penalties, digital driver licenses, and an FDOT study on alternative-fuel vehicles. An amendment narrowed some provisions, including local regulation of personal delivery devices and FDOT airport language. Senator Smith and others raised concerns about language involving FDOT assistance to local governments on federal grant applications, but the bill passed unanimously after support from industry and local-government appearance cards. The committee also approved SB 1112, the Labor Pool Act, which would prohibit labor pools from charging placement fees when workers are hired permanently by a third-party employer and require annual registration with the Department of Commerce. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would reduce barriers to full-time employment, improve oversight, and help returning citizens and low-wage workers; multiple witnesses testified in support, including labor advocates and individuals describing high placement fees. Senators from both parties praised the bill’s worker and reentry benefits, and it passed unanimously. The committee then favorably reported SB 2, a claims bill for the estate of Danielle Maudsley arising from a fatal FHP arrest incident and settlement, and SB 26, another claims bill providing relief for the estate of Mark Legata after alleged FDOT negligence. Senate Bill 1352 on motor vehicles also passed without opposition. It would create a secure online portal for license plate seizure processing, allow disabled veterans to retain their DV plate designation upon reissuance or transfer, ban license plate covers and similar devices that obscure plates, and route certain online driver license and ID transactions through county tax collectors. SB 1192, a customer service pilot requiring callback queues for certain calls to the Department of Commerce and Department of Children and Families, was likewise reported favorably to improve response times and reduce hold times. The most extensive debate centered on CS/SB 354, the Blue Ribbon Projects bill, which would create a new process for very large developments on 10,000-acre or larger parcels if the owner sets aside 60% of the land for conservation or reserve uses. Supporters said it was intended to promote long-range planning, preserve land, and provide certainty for infrastructure and services, while opponents from counties, planning groups, and environmental organizations argued it would preempt local land-use authority, weaken public participation, and allow conservation requirements to be too vague. An amendment added more detail, but concerns remained about administrative approval, timelines, and the definition of reserve areas. Despite opposition from some members, the committee reported the bill favorably on a divided vote. SB 1670 was temporarily postponed, and the committee adjourned after recording one member’s vote on SB 1220.

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• There was also $200 million in funding for local projects important to our communities.
• Does that amount also include the projected 42,000 children that we projected would enroll in that program
• We're giving $50 million of that to finish the projects that are already in process.
• Can you explain what happened to the funding for the Water First North Florida project?
• Can you explain what happened to the funding for the Water First North Florida project?

Summary: The Senate took up the conference report on House Bill 501E, the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026-27, with Chair Hooper and the appropriations chairs walking through the $114.5 billion budget. Major highlights included pay increases for state law enforcement, firefighters, park rangers, and correctional officers; funding for teacher salary increases and K-12 enrollment stabilization; workforce and university funding in higher education; major Medicaid, nursing home, waiver, and opioid-related investments in health and human services; corrections and prison-capacity funding; transportation, housing, and emergency management spending; and large environmental appropriations for Florida Forever, Everglades restoration, and water quality projects. Members then asked detailed questions about specific items. Senators pressed on the Hamilton Center at UF, the difference between assistant state attorney and public defender pay, declining student enrollment funding, private school scholarship vouchers, mental health funding in schools, the lack of preeminence funding, APD’s iBudget waiver wait list and provider rates, ADAP premium assistance and the return of Biktarvy to the formulary, prison staffing and air conditioning, Florida Forever land-buying versus easements, SNAP and Sun Bucks funding, Hope Florida, election audit funding, and the IDD managed care program. Chairs generally explained the negotiated compromises, noted where funding was flat or omitted, and in several cases said items would be revisited next year or depended on agency implementation. Several senators used debate to praise the budget while also criticizing major policy choices. Leader Berman argued the state should have expanded Medicaid, invested more in public schools instead of vouchers, and accepted federal summer EBT funds. Other senators highlighted local wins such as Biscayne Bay restoration, Tri-Rail, housing assistance, ADAP funding, and declining enrollment support. The transcript ends with debate remarks thanking Chair Hooper for his work on the budget; no final vote is shown in the excerpt.

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• If you go to the bottom of Table 1, FY26, they are projected to be $11.4 billion.
• , but it's difficult to project the amount of costs.
• Thornton has been with Project ECHO for more than 20 years.
• Project ECHO has also been supporting behavioral health reform.
• Project ECHO was amazing and wonderful.

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• And we looked at LIHTC projects, so these projects are funded by low-income housing tax credits, and
• We looked at LIHTC projects, so these projects are funded by low-income housing tax credits.
• Taking you through one of our typical projects, City Connect is going to go identify the project.
• Taking you through one of our typical projects, City Connect is going to go identify the project.
• project.

Summary: The Assembly Select Committee on Housing Finance and Affordability held its first hearing of 2025 to examine California’s housing finance system, with opening remarks emphasizing the state’s severe housing shortage, high costs, and the need for practical recommendations to the Legislature and Governor. Co-chairs described the committee as an educational and problem-solving forum focused on financing housing production, first-time homeownership, mixed-income developments, and affordability across the income spectrum. Witnesses from state agencies and the development sector were invited to explain how housing is financed and where the system is breaking down. Panelists from the California Housing Partnership, the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency, the Tax Credit Allocation Committee/State Treasurer’s Office, CalHFA, and Related outlined the “capital stack” used to finance affordable housing, stressing that projects typically rely on multiple public and private sources, including federal and state low-income housing tax credits, tax-exempt bonds, state subsidies, local funds, and rental income. Speakers noted that affordable housing rents generally cannot support full project costs without public subsidy, and that recent federal changes—especially the expansion of the 4% and 9% tax credit programs and the reduction of the bond financing threshold for 4% credits—should allow California to finance substantially more units. CalHFA also described its homeownership programs, including My Home, Dream For All, and disaster-related mortgage assistance, as well as its multifamily lending and bond issuance programs. Several witnesses and committee members emphasized that the system remains too complex, too slow, and underfunded. They pointed to the need for more state funding, a housing bond, a permanent funding source, and better coordination among agencies, while also citing recent streamlining efforts such as AB 434’s SuperNOFA, AB 519’s one-stop-shop working group, and the planned California Housing and Homeless Agency reorganization. Members raised concerns about equity, access, missing-middle housing, gender and racial disparities, and whether current programs adequately serve extremely low-income households and those at risk of homelessness. No formal votes or actions were taken during the hearing; the discussion ended with committee members and witnesses agreeing that both funding and administrative reform are needed to increase production and improve affordability.

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• In Houston, a child was being socially transitioned.
• I transitioned 15 years ago. I've been on hormones for that long.
• Transitioning one child is an instinct disruption and safeguarding danger for all other children.
• Social transition is not just a change of name and a uniform for a single confused child.
• That impacts not only the transitioning child but the entire class in school.

Bills: SB38, SB287, SB291, SB292, SB508, SB618, SB901, SB1436, SB1494, SB1626, SB1719, SB1999, SB1333, SB 38

Keywords: evictions, property law, tenant rights, landlord responsibilities, justice court, court rules, SB 287, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, sexually oriented business, adult entertainment, strip club, nude entertainment, live nude performance, alcohol prohibition, alcohol consumption, possession of alcohol, criminal offense, Class A misdemeanor, state jail felony, third degree felony