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• particularly economic equity, because all of those points around costs are important.
• taking care of those that need the most, and the settlement specifically calls out equity.
• particularly economic equity, because all of those points around costs are important.
• And I think that gets back to the equity piece that um uh Rep.
• And I think that gets back to the equity And I think that gets back to the equity piece<01:32:38.480

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint informational briefing focused on the Hawaii Department of Transportation’s work under the Navah settlement, which was described as a first-of-its-kind climate agreement tied to the state’s constitutional public trust and clean-environment obligations. Speakers said the settlement was intended to accelerate progress toward Hawaii’s 2030 and 2045 clean energy goals, especially by addressing transportation, the state’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. They emphasized that the agreement formalizes milestones, reduces dependence on changing administrations, and includes a role for the legislature alongside the courts and executive branch. DOT and Earthjustice representatives outlined the main settlement deliverables: creation of a new Office of Energy Security and Community Outreach, formation of a youth council, and development of an emissions reduction plan that will be updated over time. They also highlighted a new project-level greenhouse gas/VMT scoring tool, described as the first of its kind in the nation for DOT-wide use, to evaluate the climate impact of transportation projects. The presentation tied these efforts to prior legislative actions, including the state’s climate emergency declaration, net-zero/net-negative targets, and Act 131’s requirements for multimodal network planning and emissions reporting. A substantial portion of the briefing was devoted to the youth council, which reported 20 members selected from 83 applicants, representation from across the islands, and work on bylaws, committees, and outreach. Youth members described feedback they gave on the energy security plan, a student leadership summit presentation, and future plans to meet with legislators and participate in the Climate Future Forum. DOT also said the settlement’s transportation strategies include clean fuels, electrification, aviation sustainable aviation fuel, marine shore power, and carbon sequestration, including expanded native tree planting and fire mitigation work. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the briefing. Members discussed implementation challenges, including cost and supply constraints for aviation and marine decarbonization, but DOT said industry stakeholders were not rejecting the goals, only raising affordability and timing concerns. Officials also noted that a GIS map for network gaps was in development and that the settlement’s pedestrian, bike, and transit connectivity requirement would compress roughly 15 years of work into five years, with an estimated annual commitment of $40 million to $50 million.

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• You general fund, education trust fund.
• <00:04:39.919> trust fund separately, the education trust fund separately, the education trust
• <00:19:28.320> We<00:19:28.559> educate<00:19:28.960> our Uh, a lot of education
• equity interest in it. equity interest in it.
• <01:32:58.239> interest<01:32:59.159> of uh equity interest of uh equity interest of

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• bond for our education facilities.
• Keeping our higher education institutions on life support.
• Funding for our higher education is vital, right?
• Anything we could do to advance the conversation of higher education and education as a whole.
• and access to higher education.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Department of Education.
• Can you tell us if the Department of Education is exploring withholding funds?
• As an educator and an advocate who cares deeply about ensuring each student has equal educational opportunities
• I'm an educator and professor at UC Davis.
• and their respective institutions of higher education.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• decades to gain an inch of the ground that we have today to make sure we have some type of economic equity
• The people of Texas deserve equity, fairness, and full protection of the statute."
• "The people of Texas deserve equity, fairness, and full protection of the statute designed to uphold
• We had a conversation in the Education Committee, I believe, about Muslims and all of that.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• This session here is entirely educational. There is no vote at the end.
• So the whole purpose of today's meeting is really an education of you so you're comfortable sharing with
• of you so you're comfortable education of you so you're comfortable uh<00:13:59.440> sharing<
• opportunities to limit<00:26:52.640> any<00:26:52.960> diversity,<00:26:53.520> equity
• ,<00:26:54.000> and limit any diversity, equity, and limit any diversity, equity, and inclusion

Bills: SF0032, SF0010, SF0001, HB0001

Keywords: 911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, Wyoming, budget, funding, education, wildfire prevention, healthcare, community colleges, grants, economic development

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• higher education.
• But, you know, this bill is about equity. It's about dignity.
• I recognize some of the concerns are in the education space.
• I'm a certified lactation educator.
• , they'll simply further educate them.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Transportation information and education Transportation information and education and<00:41:50.880
• It creates opportunities for real equity.
• I don't know the new for real Equity I don't know the new definition<01:21:40.320> Equity<01:
• that people use but definition Equity that people use but when<01:21:41.440> we<01:21:41.600>
• <01:32:54.119> and A major project goal of equity and public transportation for those who

Keywords: 1183, house

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• While we have made huge strides in housing, equity, and public health and safety, this committee sees
• And in closing, my goal today is to be an advocate for the rural counties and cities and educate you
• So we have to keep trying to educate those youngsters, and in addition, on CCPDA, we have the Cal Poly
• commissioner and you have a planning background, you understand that it takes a very long time to educate
• We'll provide guidance to local jurisdictions on how to embed equity, environmental justice, health,

Summary: The committee first heard AB 253, by Assembly Member Ward and presented by Assembly Member Quirk-Silva, which would allow licensed third-party professionals to review certain post-entitlement permits if a local building department would take more than 30 days. Supporters, including California YIMBY, the California Chamber of Commerce, the Housing Action Coalition, the Bay Area Council, SPUR, and Abundant Housing LA, said the bill would reduce permitting delays and help housing production. League of Cities and the California State Association of Counties expressed concerns but were not formally opposed. Members voiced strong support, and the bill passed the committee 10-0 to Appropriations. The committee then held an informational hearing on California’s general plan. The first panel, led by UC Davis professor Catherine Brinkley, gave an overview of the general plan structure, required elements, update cycles, and the new PlanSearch database that makes adopted plans searchable statewide. She emphasized that general plans are long-term, locally tailored documents that integrate housing, transportation, safety, environmental justice, and other policy areas, and noted that many plans and elements are outdated. Members asked about update timelines, public participation, and whether AI tools could help with drafting and analysis. A second panel of local government representatives described the practical challenges of preparing and updating general plans, especially in rural and small jurisdictions. Speakers from Calaveras County, Sacramento, San Joaquin County, and Fountain Valley cited staffing shortages, consultant availability, funding constraints, CEQA and outreach costs, changing state mandates, and the difficulty of keeping plans aligned with local conditions and board turnover. They asked for more funding, more time, clearer prioritization, and more flexibility. A third panel from the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation explained its role in issuing general plan guidelines, technical advisories, and annual planning surveys, and said it is updating its guidance through 2027 to reflect recent housing, climate, safety, environmental justice, and open space laws. No public comment was offered, and the informational hearing was adjourned.

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• Her grandfather had an eighth-grade education, and her father was a high school educator.
• Education.
• , the last president issued an executive order directing federal agencies to adopt a broad racial equity
• And in equity, there's an imbalance between urban and rural.
• as Administrator, President Trump's executive order would also direct you to terminate diversity, equity

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• I mean, we have outages, we have education programs, we have... ...we have outages, we have education
• I'm not sure where you go from education to marketing, right?
• I said if you have a utility logo at a ballpark, is that an educational function?
• I said if you have a utility logo at a ballpark, is that an educational function?
• Let's—it's just that, you know, maybe we're talking about the difference between equity and equality,

Bills: SB1246, SB1338, SB1428, SB1443, SB1501, SB1566, SB1571, SB1645, SB1646, SB1663, SB1688, SB1805, SB1808, SB1825, SCR1023, SCR1029, HB2079, HB2080, HB2130, HB2239, HB2324, HB2375, HB2610, HB2619, HB2620, HB2716, HB2745, HB2749, HB2837, HB2857, HB2968, HB4064, HB4066, HB4087, HB4130, HCR2048, HCR2058

Keywords: homeowners associations, foreclosure, common expense liens, condominiums, special assessments, unit owner, public benefits, eligibility, immigration status, documentation, Arizona law, county governance, supervisorial board, population-based representation, local government, elections, noise pollution, environmental nuisances, building permits, urban development

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• could take a slave plantation and turn it into an African-American history museum with the strong education
• And it will help us educate our children and educate the population of the state of Florida about what
• It expands opportunity, allowing home education and non-FHSAA member school students broader access to
• In 2022, as early as 2022, the legislature took up parental rights in education.
• It provides equal opportunity, or equity if you prefer, for all of the Americans in the Americas.

Summary: The committee took up a long agenda of bills, beginning with CS/SB 678, which would allow pawnbroker transaction forms to be printed or digital; it drew support from a business representative and was reported favorably. Members then heard several bills by Senator Leak, including SB 466 to designate St. Johns County as the site of the Florida Museum of Black History and create a board to work with the museum foundation and Florida Memorial University; the bill drew supportive testimony about preserving accurate Black history and the significance of the site, and it passed favorably. Leak’s CS/SB 578 would let Florida wineries use recyclable inserts and other alternative containers for larger wine sales, and it also passed favorably. SB 582 would increase penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings and structures, limiting the higher penalties to certain nationally or internationally recognized historic properties; it was supported by preservation advocates and reported favorably. CS/SB 1168 would create an aggravated offense for installing or using tracking devices or apps in furtherance of crimes such as murder, domestic violence, or robbery, and it passed favorably after a brief discussion about stalking and violent crimes. CS/SB 806 would make the Florida Attorney General the exclusive public official with standing to enforce Florida charitable trusts, limiting out-of-state attorneys general from suing over Florida-administered trusts; members debated whether this would burden out-of-state beneficiaries, but the bill was reported favorably. SB 1228 would advance spring restoration efforts for Ichetucknee Springs and Santa Fe spring flows and allow a utility compliance plan amendment to deliver reclaimed water to replenish the aquifer; it passed favorably. CS/CS/SB 304 would require a qualified medical opinion in child protective investigations involving infants and young children with possible genetic or medical conditions that can mimic abuse, and it drew emotional support from parents and advocates before passing favorably. SB 1286 would clarify that ordinary unsupervised childhood activities like biking or playing outside do not constitute neglect absent reckless endangerment, and it was reported favorably. SB 1318, the hands-free driving bill, generated the most extensive debate: it renames the texting-while-driving law, expands the prohibition to handheld device use, and adds penalties in work zones and school zones; supporters cited fatal crash statistics and personal loss, while opponents raised concerns about enforcement, civil liberties, racial disparities in traffic stops, and the need for broader distracted-driving and insurance reforms. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably after amendments. The committee also approved two claims bills, SB 14 for the estate of Penao-Hanvier against Miami Beach and SB 20 for J.N. against Hillsborough County, both settled claims recommended favorably by the special master. Finally, CS/SB 68 would modernize health facilities authority financing for private not-for-profit health systems, and CS/SB 172 would restrict misuse of health care specialty titles while preserving titles authorized under existing practice acts; both were discussed with questions about doctors, optometrists, and CRNAs, and both were reported favorably after amendment and debate.

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• from limiting the amount of educational from limiting the amount of educational benefits<01:03:52.599
• <01:50:05.719> and<01:50:06.480> and of education and and of education and and description
• For education, this is two different statutes.
• For education, this is two different statutes.
• For education, this is two different statutes.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard testimony on House Bill 167, a PFAS-related measure to add ski, snowboard, and boat wax to the state’s list of banned consumer products containing PFAS. The sponsor said the product is already banned in many other places, alternatives exist, and the concern is that these products go directly into water rather than landfills. She cited high PFAS levels in several New Hampshire lakes and argued the bill would help stop further contamination. A member of the public also described personal experience with ski wax products disappearing from the market, suggesting PFAS may have been the reason. The chair then closed the hearing on HB 167. The committee next opened a hearing on House Bill 312, dealing with college athletes’ name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. Representative Moffett explained the bill was prompted by the U.S. Supreme Court’s NCAA v. Alston decision and was modeled on New Jersey law. He said the bill would prevent colleges from restricting NIL compensation, require athletes to use licensed attorneys or registered sports agents, and limit certain endorsements involving addictive drugs, adult entertainment, firearms, and weapons. He framed the measure as a proactive response to a changing college sports landscape and noted possible future conflicts involving schools, agents, and endorsements. Committee members raised several concerns and suggested changes. One member questioned the bill’s exclusion of two-year institutions, another objected to the weapons restriction, and others asked how the bill would affect scholarships. The sponsor said the intent was to protect scholarships, especially athletic scholarships, and clarified that need-based scholarships were not meant to be affected. He also acknowledged discomfort with the endorsement restrictions and said the committee might want to broaden or revise the language. The hearing remained open for further consideration, with no vote taken in the excerpt.

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• . education. education.
• funding for education.
• funding for education.
• funding for education.
• underfunding education are real. underfunding education are real.

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• H. 550, an act relating to gender equity H. 550, an act relating to gender equity within<00:13:57.560
• H. 550, an act relating to gender equity H. 550, an act relating to gender equity within<00:14:14.440
• Education Committee and S. 232. Education Committee and S. 232.
• Committee on Education. Thank you, Mr. Committee on Education. Thank you, Mr. President.
• also spoke with the chair of Education also spoke with the chair of Education about<01:58:13.000

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• Virginia Early on behalf of the California Department of Education and the State Superintendent of Public
• We are excited that the May revise continues to prioritize early education, especially in the tough budget
• Talent and efforts sweat equity, but the reality is we're one of very, very few in the community.
• Thank you. office of equity at the California Department of Social Services.
• We've had long conversations about equity in the developmental disability services system.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• referred as follows, which the clerk will read: Thursday, June 25, Senate Bill 295, referred to Education
• House Bill 2544 referred to Education. House Bill 2551 referred to Communications and Technology.
• House Bill 2632 referred to Education. The next order of business is leaves of absence.
• We must ensure fairness, equity, and meaningful participation in the new industry. And yes...
• Fairness, equity, and meaningful participation in the new industry.

Keywords: Scheduler, 972, senate, all

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• Senate Bill 1050 by Senator Ashby and Equity to Consumer Protection. Senator.
• My parents share that with me. the bill 1302 by Senator Wahab and equity to healing arts.
• Families, schools, local leaders, mental health professionals, educators, and emergency officials must
• Restorative justice was brought into this piece during the Senate Education Committee.
• Restorative justice was brought into this piece during the Senate Education Committee.

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• Besides providing library services, they tend to provide early childhood education, after-school programs
• , and adult education.
• And I said, have any of you seen money from early childhood education, either at your library or your
• You ensure equity across tribal and non-tribal libraries for both funding and technical support?
• So how do you ensure equity? That's my first question in your decision-making process.

Summary: The committee heard a lengthy presentation from the New Mexico Rural Library Initiative in support of fully funding the rural library endowment with an additional $29.5 million. The presenters described rural libraries as essential community infrastructure that provide not only books and internet access, but also early childhood programs, adult education, workforce support, telehealth, disaster response, and civic meeting space. They argued that the endowment would provide stable annual support for staffing and operations, help sustain libraries in very small towns and tribal communities, and support new or developing libraries. Members asked about eligibility, county coverage, how funds are distributed, and whether the state tracks broader outcomes such as job placements or certifications; the presenters said the State Library administers the funds and that the initiative itself is a nonprofit capacity-building organization, not the fund manager. Some members raised concerns about whether an endowment is the best long-term model versus recurring annual appropriations, and about the need for better reporting and state-library involvement. The committee then heard from food bank leaders Jill Dixon and Katie Anderson about food security and its economic impact. They said New Mexico’s five food banks and more than 500 partner agencies serve all 33 counties, distribute over 45 million meals, and rely mostly on philanthropy, with some state and local support. They emphasized that SNAP is a major economic driver, supporting grocery access, jobs, and local spending, and that recent legislative growth funding helped food banks respond to a surge in demand during a SNAP disruption. They also highlighted food banks as community hubs that can connect people to health care, job training, and other services, including through clinic referrals and closed-loop systems. In response to questions, they said food access gaps remain in some rural areas, that clients can generally seek food at other distribution sites without barriers, and that longer-term solutions should include more grocery access, healthy corner stores, and stronger broadband and health care infrastructure. The final presentations came from the Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce and the Artesia Chamber of Commerce. Gallup-McKinley described a shrinking workforce, youth outmigration, crime, health care shortages, malpractice costs, and gross receipts tax burdens as major barriers to rural economic growth, and urged action on workforce pipelines, housing, public safety, malpractice reform, and tax/regulatory changes. Artesia highlighted its murals, library, sports tradition, oil and gas, agriculture, federal training center, and refinery, while also noting workforce shortages, health care recruitment challenges, housing constraints, and the need for quality-of-life investments and more flexible regulation. The committee also briefly heard a bill presentation proposing a New Mexico-Ireland Trade Commission to promote bilateral trade and investment, especially in technology, agriculture, and energy sectors. No votes were taken because quorum was not reached, and the endorsement item was not acted on.

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• Equity markets present both upside and downside risks to this forecast.
• Equity markets, as I've already mentioned, present both upside and downside risks.
• c> already Equity markets, as I've already Equity markets, as I've already mentioned,<00:14:49.360
• We have seen in special education.
• insured, education levels near the<01:04:08.079> very<01:04:08.319> top.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all