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• lot of them are operating adjustments. lot of them are operating adjustments.
• Uh, a number of operating items.
• The game and fish fund, there's just two operating increases out of the game and fish fund.
• Um, the one is from the game and fish operating account, which is the big account where all the hunting
• as a power plant that is operating 24/7. as a power plant that is operating 24/7.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Why would it not all this game critical infrastructure reservoir?
• it<00:01:41.439> not<00:01:41.680> all<00:01:42.320> this<00:01:42.479> game
• <00:01:42.960> critical Why would it not all this game critical Why would it not all this
• game critical infrastructure<00:01:44.720> reservoir?
• <00:38:36.480> which operations for the department which operations for the department which includes

Bills: SB222, HB560, HB475, HB484, HB583, HB542, HB566

Keywords: medical clinic board, clinic board, hospital bankruptcy, Chapter 11, bankruptcy, debt restructuring, municipal indebtedness, municipal bankruptcy, health care provider, acute care hospital, lease property, board immunity, director liability, civil liability, healthcare finance, insolvency, debt readjustment, federal bankruptcy law, Alabama Code 11-58-5.2, library materials

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• This bill will be going to State and Local Government Operations.
• This bill will be going to State and Local Government Operations.
• This bill will be going to State and Local Government Operations.
• This bill will be going to State and Local Government Operations.
• <00:37:47.400> all finance and government operations all finance and government operations

Keywords: 1183, house

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• adjustments, which even in our operating adjustments, which even in the<00:02:41.599> governor's<
• the the small portion of the operating the the small portion of the operating adjustment<00:04:21.680
• > experiences<00:30:01.600> that the operations, the experiences that the operations, the
• Game and fish should go back to game and fish. Just we can talk more about this.
• and to operate the grant program per statute governing the program.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And from an operational standpoint, we do the best we can to advise the legislature on what will work
• I think last year, one of the most green, maybe the game was Greene.
• I don't understand what the end game is.
• because we have a 30 or 40% rejection, right, doesn't mean that there are that many people trying to game
• really want to be at the table in and then talk it through and and really understand what the end game

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Additionally, institutional enhancement is a means of funding base operations for small and mid-sized
• The second one is a game bird research, Tented Dotted Lion Center for Game Bird Research. would tremendously
• Item 1 discusses the Sorry, item one discusses TDEM state operations center which monitors emergencies
• I have behind me my CFO and my Deputy Agency Director and slash Chief Operations Officer.
• In the last 61 months, 58 independent activations of the state emergency operation.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• An area I laid out for you where a governor would be tempted and others maybe to game it, okay?
• Some cities are outright hostile towards food truck operators.
• These states have food trucks operate under a single reciprocal permit.
• There are inconsistent and conflicting rules around parking, inspections, and operations.
• All of those permits depend on where the mobile food truck is operating.

Bills: HB842, HB1907, HB2844, HB2892, HB3439, HB4211, HB4536, HB5111, HB5138, HB5182, HB5247, HB5269, HB5323, HB5435, HJR201, SB871, HB3896, SJR40

Keywords: power lines, Gulf Coast, weather-related outages, Public Utility Commission, infrastructure, government contracts, Chinese companies, information technology, cybersecurity, state regulations, food safety, mobile vendors, licensing, permitting exemptions, health inspections, nonprofit organizations, personal information, government disclosure, privacy, criminal penalties

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• agencies that are under our jurisdiction and come to give a general update about their respective operations
• In addition, we operate state psychiatric hospitals and state supported living centers.
• Was directed to create administrative and operational efficiencies by consolidating five agencies into
• Our return on investment is $5.44 for every dollar invested in our operations.
• Our existing areas where community-based care currently operates on the map, the area.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Unless you can afford a legal team, compliance experts, and a full-time political operation.
• We need to let them finish the work taxpayers have been paying for based on the rules of the game at
• You have been battling with this bill for a number of years, and you just operate with so much grace.
• You have been battling with this bill for a number of years, and you just operate with so much grace.
• We have children. that it's just free game that you could say and do anything.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of member introductions recognizing interns, pages, volunteers, and the retirement of Pastor Gary Austin from the sergeant’s office. Leadership also announced that budget talks with the House were continuing and that senators would not need to plan on being in next week, suggesting progress toward a budget framework. After routine floor business, the chamber took up a major third-reading measure on citizen initiatives and several education bills, followed later by returning messages from the House on health and school-safety measures. The most extensive debate centered on the citizen initiative bill, which sponsors said was intended to protect the constitutional amendment process from fraud and abuse based on election-crime investigations and a large state report on petition fraud. Supporters argued the bill would add reasonable guardrails, prevent misuse of public funds, and preserve integrity while still allowing grassroots participation. Opponents from both parties argued it would make citizen-led amendments much harder by adding costs, deadlines, criminal penalties, and administrative burdens that would chill participation and favor wealthy or corporate interests. After lengthy debate, the Senate voted 28-10 to pass the bill. The chamber then passed several education measures with little or no opposition, including bills tied to Bright Futures, dual enrollment, Florida ABLE, teacher preparation, and other education policy updates, all by 38-0. Later, the Senate concurred in House amendments on a stem cell therapy bill, an EKG requirement for student athletes, and a cardiac emergency bill, each passing 37-0. The House also sent back a school safety bill with amendments affecting child care facility partnerships with law enforcement, temporary door locks during active assailant incidents, supervision windows, and funding for panic alarm systems; the transcript ends as that bill is being explained.

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• South Carolina and served in operational South Carolina and served in operational staff<00:50:23.119>
• has ensured operational guidance has ensured operational readiness<01:05:01.680> and<01:05:01.839
• > legislative<02:45:36.319> lockdown whole game plan, a legislative lockdown whole game
• It helps American business operations.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• operating budget an an additional 1 and operating budget an an additional 1 and 1/2<00:47:06.640>
• >> operating budget. >> operating budget.
• and uh that's in the operating budget. and uh that's in the operating budget.
• operating surplus last year alone. operating surplus last year alone.
• It is an institution that operating.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with 42 members present and a quorum, opened with an invocation by Pastor Jaylen Robinson, and recognized several guests and honorees. Early floor remarks included a welcome to students from Forest Oak Middle School, a young Senate shadow from Woodlawn High School, and guests from Charles H. Flowers High School. The chamber also noted a doctor of the day and announced that panoramic photos in the Senate lounge were available for order by March 27, with eye exams available in the State House. The main legislative business was Senate Bill 283, the President’s Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2026. The Senate Budget and Taxation Committee presented 291 amendments, described as funding priorities for jobs, infrastructure, and reliability while staying within debt affordability limits. The amendments covered school construction, natural resources, higher education, housing, Maryland Environmental Service, miscellaneous grants, local Senate bond initiatives, jails and detention centers, and pre-authorizations for fiscal 2028. Four amendments were separated for individual roll calls: 30, 35, 46, and 241, all of which were adopted. The remaining committee amendments were adopted without objection, and the favorable committee report as amended was then taken up. During debate on the capital budget amendments, one senator raised concerns about the bill and the difficulty of tracking the amendments on the electronic system, prompting discussion about technical issues and the availability of the documents on the website and in paper form. The chair said the committee had been working on the bill for months and urged the body to proceed. A question was raised about Amendment 264, which deauthorized a Willing Helper Society renovation project in Charles County; the chair explained the money had not been spent, was about to expire, and was repurposed to a Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maryland project to keep the funding in Charles County.

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• Is that how that operates?
• It also pays for the salaries and operations of the fund.
• They then leased it out and had a separate operator, if you will.
• I'm game.
• The operators say, well, it needs all this stuff fixed.

Summary: The task force met to focus on funding systems and incentive structures for a proposed regional waste infrastructure effort, including how a future WIPA framework might support solid waste planning in the Willamette Valley. Staff and members heard presentations from DEQ on the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, from Business Oregon on the Special Public Works Fund, and from Oregon State Treasury on state bonding capacity and the bond issuance process. Presenters explained how their programs are structured, how projects are scored or approved, what kinds of public entities and projects are eligible, and how interagency coordination and co-funding can work. DEQ emphasized that its revolving loan fund is driven by water-quality benefits and public-health criteria, while Business Oregon described a broader infrastructure loan program for public entities with no scoring system, and Treasury outlined the state’s debt-capacity process and the differences between general obligation and lottery bonds. Members used the presentations to discuss whether similar funding tools could support solid waste infrastructure, especially for transfer stations, regional hubs, and related facilities that may need to be built before Coffin Butte reaches the end of its lifespan. Several questions centered on whether public-private partnerships could qualify, whether equipment inside facilities could be financed, how repayment would work, and whether planning costs could be covered. DEQ and Business Oregon both said they could potentially collaborate on scoring or co-funding, but noted eligibility limits and the need for public ownership in many cases. Treasury said bond capacity is limited and competitive, especially for lottery bonds, and that project authorization generally runs on a two-year cycle, though unused authority can sometimes be reauthorized. In task force discussion, members debated whether the group should pursue a dedicated funding lane for the seven-county region rather than having local governments compete with other statewide needs. Some members stressed the importance of criteria to avoid stranded assets and to ensure funding is available when projects are ready, while others raised concerns about how cities and counties would generate revenue to repay debt during construction and early operations. The group also discussed flow control, system fees, and the need for regional collaboration among counties, cities, and haulers to create enough waste volume to support new infrastructure. Staff noted that pre-session filing materials for the legislature are due September 11, and the chair said the August meeting will focus on organizational structure and identifying partners. During public comment, Representative Kevin Mannix submitted written testimony supporting the WIPA concept and urging the task force to endorse it. Commissioner Bubba King of Yamhill County urged the task force to compare alternatives objectively and warned against adding bureaucracy before evaluating existing infrastructure and costs. Commissioners Kevin Cameron and Roger Nyquist of Marion and Linn counties described regional hub-and-spoke concepts, transfer stations, and intermodal options, emphasizing the need for planning, strategic siting, and collaboration with haulers and local governments.

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• Our annual member game... is coming up February 4th, 2025 at DKR.
• It will provide government transparency in operations.
• This is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency within the House.
• Let's ensure we are operating effectively and with clarity.
• Folks, we're not here to play games today. We're here to get to work, and I move adoption. Mr.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Actually, she was completing a softball game late last night, but I'm glad to have her with us here this
• On line 121, Athens State University, we've added $250,000 for operations and maintenance.
• We also have added back on line 234 the plasma games.
• that Representative Calvin can probably explain better than I can, but it's basically using video games

Bills: SB113, SB114, SB305, SB111, HB600, SB112, SB150, SB109, SB122

Keywords: education funding, appropriations, local education boards, school safety, workforce development, Alabama, technology, higher education, career technology centers, public institutions, grants, local education agencies, RAISE Act, student outcomes, public schools, accountability, weighted allocations, special education, English language learners, gifted students

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• The fact is they do not, ladies and gentlemen, this is Operation Run Out the Clock, and let me tell you
• The celebration includes fireworks displays, food, games, and performances by entertainers from both
• Members, Representative Longoria wanted me to remind everyone that the House members football game is
• Please stick around after the game for a photo, a group photo and a reception starting at 7:30.

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• Lotteries across the country are facing increasing unpredictability of multi-state game sales driven
• by large Unpredictability of multi-state game sales driven by large jackpots.
• As a result of this effort, PRIM's allocation to firms owned and operated by women, people of color,
• For this upcoming fiscal year, the division will return back to standard operations and is estimating
• The ABCC is a lean operation that recognizes its impact on the business community and its connection

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate and House Ways and Means chairs opened the FY 2027 consensus revenue hearing by emphasizing the need for a balanced, fiscally responsible budget amid federal funding cuts, health care cost pressures, and uncertainty around the federal tax law changes referred to as OB3. They also noted the state’s current revenue performance is slightly above benchmark and paid tribute to the late Representative Anne Margaret Ferranti. Secretary of Administration and Finance Matthew Gorkowitz echoed the call for caution, saying Massachusetts has protected core services while building reserves and that the FY27 budget process begins with a careful revenue estimate. Department of Revenue Commissioner Jeff Snyder, along with DOR staff, presented FY26 and FY27 tax forecasts and identified major drivers and risks: OB3’s negative impact on state revenue, surtax collections, labor market conditions, capital gains, and corporate/business excise taxes. DOR estimated OB3 would reduce FY26 revenue by about $664 million and FY27 by about $282 million, while surtax and capital gains were expected to remain strong in FY26 but soften in FY27. Members questioned the outlook for surtax, capital gains, and the potential fiscal effect of a ballot question reducing the income tax rate from 5% to 4%; DOR said that proposal could cost roughly $4.2 billion to $4.8 billion annually, with a smaller but still significant impact in FY27 because of phase-in timing. Treasurer Deb Goldberg testified next on the stabilization fund, lottery, PRIM, unclaimed property, and the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. She reported the rainy day fund at about $8.1 billion, said the lottery was on track for $1.5 billion in FY26 net profit and projected $1.25 billion in FY27, and highlighted that iLottery is expected to launch in summer 2026 with revenue beginning in FY27 and dedicated to child care initiatives. She also described strong PRIM performance and record unclaimed property returns, while members asked about the child care use of iLottery revenue, multilingual outreach, and the economic impact of expanded liquor licensing. Mass Taxpayers Foundation President Doug Howgate and Tufts’ Evan Horowitz then offered differing revenue outlooks and policy warnings. Howgate projected modest growth, cautioned against overusing reserves for ongoing obligations, and urged caution on federal tax conformity changes and health care spending pressures. Horowitz projected higher FY26 and FY27 revenues than other witnesses, warned that the surtax and capital gains make the tax system more volatile, and said a 4% income tax ballot question could reduce FY27 revenues by roughly $800 million to $1 billion. He also flagged the rent control ballot question as a potential risk to municipal finance and suggested the state consider giving a permanent home to the independent revenue model used by Alan Clayton-Matthews.

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• Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in 2028. But beyond that, we're also going to be hosting U.S.
• We have the NBA All-Star Game.
• So short-term and long-term, while we may be marketing in these vertical lanes to reach tour operators
• I own, operate, and manage restaurants, hotels, and soon airport concessions.
• I'm a fourth-generation owner, third-generation operator, so one can say hospitality runs through my

Summary: The Assembly Select Committee on Asia, California, Trade and Investment held its first informational hearing to examine California’s economic ties with Asia, the effects of federal tariffs, and ways the state can strengthen trade, investment, tourism, and subnational diplomacy. Chair Jessica Caloza opened by emphasizing California’s role as the world’s fourth-largest economy and a major exporter to Asia, and several members and guests highlighted the importance of AAPI communities, sister-city relationships, and coordinated state outreach. Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis described California’s trade missions, APEC hosting, and ongoing climate and trade partnerships, while Japan’s deputy consul general underscored Japan’s role as a major investor and trading partner and encouraged continued engagement. The first panel, featuring leaders from the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation/World Trade Center Los Angeles, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, and Visit California, focused on trade, tourism, and investment trends. Witnesses said tariffs and federal uncertainty are disrupting logistics, manufacturing, business travel, higher education, and tourism, with particular concern about port activity, international student declines, and reduced visitation from Asia. They urged California to remain “open for business,” invest in promotion and infrastructure, and use trade missions, MOUs, and sister-city ties to maintain relationships and attract investment. The second panel, with economist Kyle Handley and trade expert Glenn Fukushima, focused on the mechanics and consequences of tariffs. Both said tariffs function as taxes on importers and consumers, raise costs for businesses, and create uncertainty that delays investment, hiring, and supply-chain decisions. They warned that California is especially exposed because of its ports, cross-border trade, and reliance on global supply chains, and said new federal vessel fees and shifting trade routes could divert commerce away from California. They argued that the long-term damage includes lost growth and reduced U.S. credibility, and recommended that California “tariff-proof” its economy through faster ports, better infrastructure, export assistance, and reduced permitting barriers. In the final panel, representatives from the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, Asian Business Association California, and the Small Business Development Center emphasized future opportunities and the needs of small businesses. They said California should deepen ties with Asia through conventions, tourism, and sector-specific partnerships in life sciences, clean tech, semiconductors, hospitality, and small business trade. The witnesses stressed that small and minority-owned businesses need more access to trade missions, capital, technical assistance, and state support, and that California’s economic strength depends on coordinated efforts across regions and industries.

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• Compartments and we get kids practically in the game early.
• Y'all played a heck of a basketball game.
• . operations.
• Within the RSOC program, we also recruit students to learn how to operate in a cyber security operations
• We are fully operational in our RSOC.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• Nothing about the particular business operations in Prosper had changed; the company still operated as
• This is not how Chapter 380 agreements were meant to operate.
• Texas is home to our largest manufacturing operations in the country, with a large and growing campus
• This bill designates operation in the oversight of taxes, operation in the sun.
• I am a strong supporter of hotel occupancy tax not being used for maintenance and operations.

Bills: SB317, SB1250, SB1520, SB1950, SB2298, SB2532, SB2539, SB2747, SB2925, SB2993

Keywords: monuments, memorials, public property, historical significance, civil penalties, local governance, project financing zone, municipal tax revenue, convention centers, multipurpose arenas, infrastructure development, hike and bike trails, outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship, Bicentennial Trail, Texas history, cultural heritage, unemployment benefits, eligibility, Texas Workforce Commission

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• We have 37 campuses operating over 40, almost 42 different programs.
• And I want to talk more about the operational design and the things that we’ve been able to do.
• So these are, again, operational improvements that we're able to deliver across our programs.
• So, and this is in our first seven months of operation.
• We've never had an internal knowledge base to be able to operate post-secondary systems.

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from Department of Juvenile Justice Secretary Eric Hall on the Florida Scholars Academy, a new unified education model for youth in residential commitment programs. He explained that the academy replaced the prior decentralized district-run system with a contracted model through Florida Virtual School, allowing individualized blended learning, real-time progress monitoring, expanded special education services, and a broader course catalog including dual enrollment, CTE, GED testing, and postsecondary pathways through the Florida Youth College partnership with Tallahassee State College. Hall said the department is using data to focus on academic achievement, workforce credentials, and peer-group change as strategies to reduce recidivism, and reported early results including 60 diplomas or GEDs, a 5.5% teacher vacancy rate, and progress-monitoring gains for most students. Hall also reviewed implementation of House Bill 1181 on swift accountability and juvenile justice reforms. He said the law strengthened pre-arrest delinquency citation use, raised the target for eligible citations to 70%, required written justification for releasing youth charged with certain felony firearm offenses, and directed the department to develop a firearm-offending curriculum focused on avoidance and consequences. He described a new statewide graduated sanctions matrix for probation technical violations, intended to provide quicker and more consistent responses without overburdening courts. He said early data showed reductions in weapons/firearm offenses and auto theft, and that the department had conducted circuit-level outreach to law enforcement, courts, and providers to support implementation. Members asked about the number of unauthorized alien children in detention or residential care, teacher vacancies and whether instruction continues when staff are absent, screen-time and supervision concerns with laptops, and whether students are reentering local schools with improved academic performance. Hall said he did not have data on immigration status, that FLVS and classroom staff provide continuity when teachers are absent, that devices are checked in and out and security has been tightened, and that the department is still early in implementation but is hearing positive anecdotal feedback from parents. Vice Chair Smith asked for more detail on the firearm curriculum, and Hall offered to provide it. The committee took no formal votes and adjourned after no public testimony was offered.