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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 03/17/26

Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Transcript Highlights:
  • The federal changes in HR 1 increased The federal changes in HR 1 increased the<00:05:26.680>
  • They're allowed to increase them every year, because it's based on the area median income. >> Oh. >>
  • > increase<00:13:07.080> them allowed to include to increase them allowed to include to
  • annual increase in revenue.
  • > increase<00:14:44.040> in versus 2% annual increase in versus 2% annual increase in in
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/13/25

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our office can also increase the living and miscellaneous expense allowance in the second year of the
  • So they increased 10,000, and they have control over who they allow in.
  • So they increased 10,000, and they have control over who they allow in.
  • So they increased 10,000, and they have control over who they allow in.
  • So they increased 10,000, and they have control over who they allow in.
Keywords: 1183, house
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy Aug 14th, 2025

Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • In 2022, there was legislation that increased the surtax from 1% to 3.5%.
  • Or should we allow them to transfer their credit to someone who doesn't?
  • royalties—first and foremost, and only increase royalties.
  • How much are state revenues increasing?
  • Chair, Representative, yes, the increase in revenue is positive.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • At the same time, we have an increasing need for electricity.
  • And we are consistently talking, all of us, about how to meet demand for increases in energy and increasing
  • among older adults to increase by 33%.
  • In addition to increasing risk for potentially deadly heat illness like heat stroke, extreme heat increases
  • Early warning and detection allow for timely intervention.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee hearing focused on a broad set of climate, energy, and environmental justice proposals. Early testimony strongly supported the Climate Change Superfund or “Polluter Pays” bill (H.1014/S.58), which would assess the largest fossil fuel emitters for a one-time fee based on historic emissions to fund climate adaptation. Sponsors argued the bill is modeled on Superfund cleanup principles, would target only the largest multinational polluters, would not be passed on to consumers, and would direct a significant share of funds to environmental justice communities. Committee members asked about the number of companies covered, consumer impacts, and whether the bill would address other forms of environmental destruction; sponsors said it was limited to major fossil fuel companies with a Massachusetts footprint and did not cover other pollution sources. The committee also heard testimony on a fusion energy compact proposal (S.673) that would direct the administration to develop a framework for a New England regional compact to accelerate fusion research, workforce development, and supply-chain growth. Supporters from MIT and the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities said fusion could become a major clean-energy and economic opportunity, but acknowledged the technology is not yet commercially viable and still has unresolved technical, cost, and waste-management questions. Members pressed on environmental impacts, siting, waste, costs, and whether the bill would create a compact or only a framework; sponsors said it would only create the framework and that the administration would need to negotiate with other states. Another major topic was a pilot program for nature-based climate solutions (H.971/S.??), backed by legislators, Boston Harbor Now, and UMass Boston’s Stone Living Lab. Witnesses said the bill would help speed permits for research and demonstration projects such as living shorelines, marsh restoration, and hybrid “green-to-gray” flood protections, while maintaining safeguards and protecting Indigenous and historic resources. Committee members asked how the proposal would interact with other permitting reforms and whether it could conflict with housing or wetland-related streamlining; supporters said it was complementary and aimed at making projects faster, more affordable, and more data-driven. The hearing also covered climate-safe buildings and climate adaptation funding bills. Supporters of H.1004/S.583 said current building codes do not adequately account for future flooding, heat, and wind, and the bill would add climate expertise to the building board, allow stretch resilience codes, expand floodplain standards, and create a retrofit program. Related testimony backed H.938/S.572, which would create a dedicated climate and community resilience fund financed by a small fee on property insurance premiums; advocates said it would provide stable long-term revenue for adaptation, especially in environmental justice communities, and help replace unreliable federal funding. One witness from CLF supported the climate-safe buildings and funding bills but opposed S.560/H.939 as too broad. The committee also heard testimony on airport air-quality legislation (H.997) calling for more monitoring and mitigation of ultra-fine particulate pollution around Logan Airport and Massport communities. No votes were taken during the hearing.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Housing Committee Jun 16th, 2026

Housing

Transcript Highlights:
  • And this type of increase was consistent across our membership.
  • Thank you for allowing me to present Assembly Bill 1710.
  • Any development we do on our own property increases ridership.
  • risk factors, which translates to increased premiums.
  • There is allowance for a short-term loan.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
Summary: The committee heard several housing-related bills, beginning with AB 2002, which would clarify and extend the Regional Early Action Planning (REAP 1.0) grant program to support regional governments, cities, and counties with housing element planning and technical assistance. Supporters from SCAG and CalCOG said REAP helped jurisdictions meet housing obligations and build capacity, while the California Building Industry Association opposed unless amended over concerns the bill could create additional local constraints. The committee discussed accepted amendments, including emergency and permanent regulations, suballocation to subregions, and a three-year expenditure deadline. The bill was moved on a do-pass-as-amended basis and kept on call, along with the consent calendar. AB 1684 would bar homeowners associations from restricting a homeowner’s ability to install, use, or replace a home cooling system. Supporters argued cooling is a health and safety necessity during extreme heat, especially for vulnerable residents, while opposition from the Community Associations Institute said the bill needed more clarity on electrical capacity, permits, and common-area placement of equipment. Committee amendments were summarized to require licensed electrical contractors where permits are needed, preserve HOA authority over unpermitted or unsafe installations, and require disclosure to buyers. The bill was approved on a do-pass-as-amended motion to Senate Judiciary and kept on call. AB 1710 would extend SB 330-style vesting protections to state and regional agencies so housing projects are not subject to later regulatory changes after the entitlement process begins, except for certain health, safety, and environmental exceptions. Supporters said it would reduce delays and costs in housing development, while special districts and water agencies opposed unless amended, warning the bill could improperly freeze later state, regional, or federal requirements. Senators raised concerns about overbreadth and operational conflicts, but the bill was moved do-pass as amended to Senate Local Government and kept on call. The committee also heard and advanced AB 2263, authorizing the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority to develop employee housing with a preference for employees and annual reporting; AB 2270, which would adjust tax credit scoring for farmworker housing to reflect rural realities; AB 2118, which would refine AB 2011 streamlined approval rules for mixed-use and affordable housing; and AB 2050, the HOA reserve-funding bill, which would require associations to build reserves over time and add notice and safeguards, but drew opposition over enforcement and foreclosure concerns. Each of those bills was moved forward with amendments and kept on call for absent members.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Feb 24th, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Institutions are allowed to seek security grants subject to appropriations.
  • It increases risks while underfunding the mandates it creates.
  • Thank you for allowing me to speak with you today. I am Dr.
  • And she's unfortunately not allowed to be vaccinated.
  • This bill increases this risk by... You mitigate it.
Bills: S0118, S0896, S1690, S1756
Summary: The committee first took up CS for SB 896, a school safety bill expanding the Guardian program to public postsecondary institutions. The bill requires active assailant response plans, security risk assessments, threat-management protocols, use of the suspicious activity reporting tool, and allows voluntary participation in Guardian for colleges and universities. A late-file amendment by Senator Polsky was adopted to clarify that students who are also employees or faculty are not eligible for Guardian. Members debated campus carry concerns, storage of firearms, and whether the bill could lead to broader gun access on campuses. Several faculty and gun-safety advocates testified against the bill, while supporters argued trained guardians can deter violence. The committee reported the bill favorably by roll call vote. The committee then approved CS for CS for CS for SB 1690 on child care and early learning services. The bill updates child care laws, clarifies regulations, and reduces overregulation of before- and after-school programs. An amendment expanded authority for the Florida Education Foundation to fundraise for early learning from birth to VPK. Testimony was largely supportive, emphasizing affordability, access to quality child care, and relief for working families, though one speaker opposed the bill as an expansion of government. The bill was reported favorably. Next, the committee passed CS for CS for SB 118, which clarifies how non-ad valorem special assessments are applied to recreational vehicle parks and limits the square footage used for assessment purposes to the maximum size of an RV space. The committee also approved CS for CS for SB 1220, the Department of Transportation package, which addresses seaport and airport planning, personal delivery devices, autonomous vehicles, advanced air mobility, toll programming, and other transportation-related changes. Amendments modified provisions on personal delivery devices, utility permits, autonomous vehicle penalties, and law-enforcement cruiser lights. Both bills were reported favorably. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1756, the medical freedom bill, which proposes new vaccine information requirements, conscience-based school immunization exemptions, limits on compelled vaccination during public health emergencies, and behind-the-counter access to ivermectin for adults. The sponsor and supporters framed the bill as strengthening informed consent and parental rights, while opponents and some senators raised concerns about vaccine hesitancy, herd immunity, and the inclusion of ivermectin. Public testimony was extensive and sharply divided. The transcript ends during continued testimony and debate on SB 1756, before a final vote is taken.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 03/25/25

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:32:59.559> over staggering 9 90% premium increase over staggering 9 90% premium increase
  • Please introduce yourself and proceed. increase of I think 16 to 20% over five increase of I think 16
  • of 6% in addition to any other regular rate increases the first year and an estimated 16% increase over
  • 16% increase over the current estimated 16% increase over the current rate<01:10:31.800> by<01
  • questions so the first is allowing questions so the first is allowing insurers<01:11:28.480>
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Jan 21st, 2026

Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • And make sure that schools have a good sense of what's allowable and not.
  • The CDC is recommending a 3% compensation increase.
  • difference in that 10.2% increase for LASC versus that 3.5% increase for LFCR.
  • Million dollars, a $5 million increase from the current fiscal year.
  • Please allow them to make us look smart. smart.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • It's our understanding that it will, again, increase.
  • Chairman, and thank you to Chairman King for allowing me to lay out his bill. As Ms.
  • The program has increased. Slide 10 outlines a little bit how these programs work.
  • The tax code allows Alpine to spend less on advertising and more on other allowable uses.
  • Increasing the likelihood of justice involvement.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Local Government Committee Jul 1st, 2026

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • For some providers, we have seen increases as high as 500%.
  • The bill allowed governments to better serve their communities and increase the public's access to meetings
  • Another meeting would not allow public comment.
  • We’re taking small infill sites and allowing increased density so that they can be good starter homes
  • You would not be allowed to do that?
Keywords: 988, house, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Committee on Climate Change and Global Warming Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am

Senate Committee on Climate Change and Global Warming

Transcript Highlights:
  • This integrated approach allows Mass Save to deliver greater system-wide savings.
  • , sometimes more in excess of Massachusetts increases.
  • from 25% to 51%. ...has increased from 25% to 51%, from $110 million to $350 million.
  • increase is in pipelines, gas pipelines that we may not need.
  • In recent years, the Lean Multifamily Program has allowed...
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee held a hearing on the value of Mass Save, with opening remarks emphasizing that despite past criticisms the program has delivered major energy, cost, climate, and equity benefits. The chair cited large avoided system costs, strong benefit-cost ratios, and recent legislative changes that set emissions goals, restricted fossil-fuel equipment incentives, and increased focus on low- and moderate-income households. Department of Energy Resources Commissioner Elizabeth Mahoney testified that Mass Save has weatherized hundreds of thousands of homes, reduced bills, avoided emissions, and that the current plan includes budget controls after the DPU ordered $500 million removed from the approved budget. She said the governor’s proposal to have only electric utilities administer the program was intended to reduce administrative costs and align with current implementation trends. Members questioned Mahoney about what counts as marketing and administration, and she said the category includes traditional advertising as well as community-based outreach, customer resource centers, and other customer engagement work, much of it in low- and moderate-income communities. She said administrative and marketing costs are under 5% of the budget, while more than 80% goes to incentives and direct program delivery. Several witnesses then focused on workforce and contractor impacts. Dave Betcher of Abode Energy Management and Rick Taglienti of Rogers Insulation said Mass Save sustains small businesses, creates careers, and supports thousands of jobs; both warned that budget cuts would reduce hiring, training, and work in homes and businesses. They also described a broad ecosystem of suppliers, trainers, and service providers that depends on stable program funding. Other witnesses addressed cost-effectiveness, affordability, and emissions. Anna Johnson of ACEEE said Massachusetts remains a national leader, with Mass Save returning about $2.80 per dollar invested, reducing peak demand, and lowering bills for participants, especially through weatherization and heat pumps. Kyle Murray of Acadia Center said the program is statutorily required to be cost-effective and has avoided billions in supply and infrastructure costs for all ratepayers, including nonparticipants, by lowering overall demand and peak prices. Amy Boyd-Rabin of the Environmental League of Massachusetts argued that efficiency is the cheapest way to meet climate targets and that cutting the budget would force more expensive power generation. The hearing also featured testimony on equity and housing: Mary Wampo described historic under-service to renter-heavy and lower-income communities and said recent reforms, including designated equity communities and performance incentives tied to equity, are helping correct that imbalance; Brian Biot and James Collins of LEAN/ABCD described low-income delivery systems and wraparound services; Barney Heath and John Nannari said Mass Save incentives are essential to affordable housing, passive house construction, and keeping projects on time and on budget. The final witnesses highlighted Connected Solutions and electrification: Sunrun’s Bronte Payne said the virtual power plant program saved more than it cost and helps avoid peaker plants and grid upgrades, and Highland Electric Fleets’ Ben Sondaga said electric school buses can provide similar grid benefits while lowering transportation costs for districts.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Transportation Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • This was an increase of 12% from the previous year.
  • These miles increase roadway maintenance costs.
  • State laws already allow regular bikes on dirt trails.
  • Pounds and cities may vote to allow e-bikes on dirt trails. ...allow regular bikes on dirt trails.
  • , instead of House Bill 2413 for increasing pedestrian failure-to-yield violations, so we increase the
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held a hybrid hearing on 46 bills covering bicycle and pedestrian safety, autonomous and specialty vehicles, street design, and related transportation issues. Chair Jim Arciero and Senate co-chair Brendan Crighton opened the hearing, noted that Senate Bill 2347 was postponed at the sponsor’s request, and explained the hearing procedures. No votes were taken during the hearing. A major portion of testimony focused on autonomous vehicles. Labor representatives from the AFL-CIO, Teamsters, Machinists, and app-based driver organizations opposed bills that would authorize fully autonomous vehicles, arguing they could displace workers, weaken bargaining power, increase congestion, and create safety and data-privacy risks. Waymo and Chamber of Progress supported legislation creating a framework for autonomous vehicles, saying the technology has strong safety results and could improve mobility and economic opportunity, but they opposed provisions requiring a human operator in the vehicle. Transportation and environmental advocates urged stronger oversight, local control, crash-data reporting, and privacy protections before deployment. Several bills on pedestrian and bicycle safety drew support from advocates and affected residents. Testimony backed measures to improve crosswalk timing for slower pedestrians, raise penalties for crosswalk violations, expand truck sideguard and safety-device requirements, and improve roadway marking reflectivity. AARP, MassBike, and other advocates emphasized the need to protect older adults, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users, while some speakers opposed bills expanding e-bike access to sidewalks and natural-surface trails, citing safety concerns. The committee also heard strong support for the Blue Envelope program for drivers with autism and developmental disabilities, with testimony from the Arc of Massachusetts, the Developmental Disabilities Council, families, and individuals describing how the program can reduce misunderstandings during traffic stops and crashes.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/19/25

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:34:18.800> to that mount that amount increased to that mount that amount increased to
  • You allowed paramedics or two EMTs.
  • The last time there was an increase in Medicaid rates for ambulance services was 2016, when a 5% increase
  • <00:47:48.079> by Medicare Medicaid pay mix increase by Medicare Medicaid pay mix increase
  • So, a paramedic is allowed to bill or the agency is allowed to bill on behalf of services offered.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • is in keeping with what would be allowed is in keeping with what would be allowed for<00:29:36.320
  • Mahalo. and increased the DUI um instances in and increased the DUI um instances in their<00:49:22.000
  • <01:02:48.920> for community in fact hp1 1246 allows for community in fact hp1 1246 allows
  • that uh in fact it'll even uh increase that uh in fact it'll even uh increase it<01:24:50.840>
  • Will it increase test scores for students, reduce homelessness, increase productivity at work, or increase
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The House Committees on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs and Agriculture and Food Systems heard testimony and began decision-making on HB 1246, which would establish the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within DCCA to regulate cannabis. Chair Tarnas described the bill as divisive and noted the hearing had received 95 testimonies in support, 135 in opposition, and 11 comments. Members were told the office would be administratively attached to DCCA, and the department emphasized it would not direct day-to-day operations. DCCA also raised concerns about banking access due to federal law, while the Department of Agriculture supported a one-plant, one-agency approach and noted its current authority over cannabis plant importation and movement. Several agencies and advocates supported the bill with cautions or requested amendments. The Department of Health said it appreciated the bill’s public health protections but remained concerned about increased adult-use access, youth mental health, pregnancy-related risks, and effects on developing brains; it requested a 12-month delayed effective date. The Attorney General’s office said legalization should include safeguards, recommended a longer implementation timeline and seed funding, and flagged issues in the bill involving impaired driving, open-container language, and penalties for under-21 possession. The Office of the Public Defender supported the bill but objected to new driving and possession offenses, saying existing law already covers impaired driving. Doctors for Drug Policy Reform supported the measure, citing regulation of intoxicating cannabinoids, testing, childproof packaging, and public education as public-health benefits. Opponents focused on youth access, public safety, and the bill’s broader social effects. The Honolulu Police Department opposed the bill over access and diversion concerns, and the City and County of Honolulu Prosecutor strongly opposed legalization, citing higher-potency cannabis, youth harms, psychiatric risks, and increased poison-center calls. The Hawaiʻi Substance Abuse Coalition argued legalization should wait until prevention programs are in place and funded first, while the Hawaiʻi Family Forum and Hawaiian Republican Women also opposed the measure, citing concerns about youth exposure, added bureaucracy, and taxpayer costs. The Tax Foundation of Hawaiʻi questioned the purpose of the proposed cannabis taxes, asking why cannabis should be taxed heavily if legalization is intended. The hearing continued with additional testimony after a brief audio issue for one testifier.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Business and Professions Committee Jun 23rd, 2026

Business and Professions

Transcript Highlights:
  • With me here to... ...and have raised alarms due to an increase in poison control calls.
  • And second, it allows health plans to require patients... ...prescription.
  • And second, it allows health plans to require patients. prescription, and second, it allows health plans
  • We believe allowing substitution by a pharmacist for biosimilars increases risk to our patients.
  • We believe allowing substitution by a pharmacist for biosimilars increases risk to our patients.
Keywords: 988, house, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Finance May 21st, 2026

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • The estimate for the next year was also increased by $214 million.
  • If we could, I'd like to make a motion to allow staff to make any technical changes on that.
  • I'd like to make a motion also to allow staff to make technical changes on House Bill 312.
  • No, sir, and I'd like to make a motion to allow staff to make technical changes as needed.
  • It allows LCTCS to retain the earnings from the sale of two properties of lands to BRCC.
Summary: Senate Finance met on May 21, 2026, with nine members present. The committee first recognized Mother Pearl Porter during a personal privilege presentation by Senator Boudreaux. It then took up the major budget measures for fiscal year 2026-27, beginning with HB 1, the general appropriation bill. The committee heard that the state budget was about $46.6 billion and that recent Revenue Estimating Conference revisions required reductions in recurring spending. Amendments removed new funding for GATOR and increased MFP amounts, while also directing Revenue Stabilization Fund dollars toward infrastructure, economic development, and local government needs. The committee adopted amendment set 4238 and reported HB 1 as amended, with authority for technical changes. The committee next considered HB 312, the supplemental appropriations bill for the current fiscal year. Members were told the amendments balanced the budget to the May REC forecast through a net reduction in state general fund spending, including savings in Medicaid and other agencies, while covering updated costs such as medical vendor administration, DCFS operations, DOC offender medical expenses, and disaster-related costs. Amendment set 4239 was adopted, and HB 312 was reported favorably as amended. HB 2, the capital outlay/infrastructure bill, was then amended with set 4230 and reported as amended. HB 3, the omnibus bond act authorizing bond usage for HB 2, had no amendments and was reported favorably. The committee also advanced HB 313, the funds bill, which includes the constitutionally required deposit of $144.3 million of FY 2025 surplus into the Budget Stabilization Fund and various transfers and fund adjustments. Amendments expanded or created several funds and mechanisms, including infrastructure and economic development-related funds, and HB 313 was reported favorably as amended. HB 314, the revenue sharing bill distributing the constitutionally mandated $90 million to local governments, was reported favorably without amendment. HB 383, the ancillary appropriations bill for fee-supported agencies, received amendment 3138 and was reported favorably as amended. HB 983, funding the judiciary, was amended to remove judicial pay adjustments and instead fund a possible transfer of the integrated criminal justice information system to the Supreme Court if SB 141 becomes law; it was reported favorably as amended. HB 1126, the legislative branch appropriations bill, was amended and reported favorably as amended. Finally, HCR 3, the hospital stabilization resolution used to support Medicaid hospital reimbursements, was amended to give LDH more flexibility on the timing of directed payments and preprint submissions, then reported as amended. The committee adjourned after a motion to do so.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Human Committee Meeting - 2025-04-03

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • It modifies services parents are allowed to provide under the CDCS option.
  • Chair, and thank you for allowing me to carry this bill.
  • This bill also allows for a remote reassessment for four consecutive.
  • We've made increases in the Youth Homeless Act that we know are... ...really impactful based on our increases
  • Thank you for allowing this time this morning.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • That's a 13.8% increase over FY26.
  • And we have increased rates.
  • Can you tell me why it has not been increased, unless I missed that, and when will it be increased?
  • The last rate increase was in FY25.
  • It looks like it's a $100 million increase; it's about a 16% increase.
Keywords: 996, all
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm requesting a 5% increase across the board for staff for FY 2027.
  • Position and then assessing the same 5% increase.
  • Skipping down, FY 2026 and so we're asking for an increase there.
  • So that's the ask for the increase there.
  • We did increase it to $10 million to pay for That we originally set aside.
Keywords: 914, all
Summary: The Oklahoma 911 Management Authority met with a quorum and approved the April 2 regular meeting minutes and financial reports for February through April 2026. The board then adopted the FY 2027 budget, which included a 5% staff increase, reclassifying the 911-98 liaison into a training coordinator role, adding a GIS specialist position, higher funding for training, travel, NG911 deployment, cybersecurity training, recruitment, and the 911 coordinator workshop, along with increased GIS repository funding and a new technology roadmap allocation. The budget also set aside $3 million for a one-time PSAP distribution and maintained grant closeout and reserve funding levels. The board approved the $3 million PSAP one-time distribution and its guidelines, using the statutory population-and-land-area formula, with funds restricted to GIS, eligible technology items, or grant matching rather than salaries or construction. Members also denied Washington County 911’s request to waive the 20% match for a radio console grant after staff found the county had sufficient carryover and other funding sources. The board approved an in-person 911 telecommunicator training curriculum and simulator for technical schools, with a requirement for a full simulator and NENA-approved certification, and approved a $249,820 statewide recruitment campaign with ICG Advertising to promote 911 careers. On GIS compliance, the board authorized staff, with legal counsel, to begin enforcement steps against PSAPs that do not complete required GIS data remediation and repository uploads by the June deadline, including notice and possible escrow action by the Oklahoma Tax Commission. The board also approved several individual grants, including projects for fiber/NextGen 911 transition, ADA furniture, NextGen 911 equipment, a consolidation feasibility study, recorder upgrades, and radio console upgrades for multiple counties and PSAPs. Committee and staff reports highlighted 911 Day at the Capitol, upcoming POP grant availability, new grant categories for FY 2027, cybersecurity training planning, NG911/GIS tool development, 988 outreach, and ongoing project and standards work.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

AGR Public Hearing - Fri Mar 21, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST

Agriculture & Food Systems

Transcript Highlights:
  • presenting testimony, you may be allowed presenting testimony, you may be allowed to<00:15:01.440
  • Given the increasing abuse of animals and the increase in dog bites, establishing this training facility
  • Our first testifier is increased community outreach and increased community outreach and education.<00
  • More funding and increased education.
  • relevant agencies to provide increase relevant agencies to provide increase and<00:49:00.319>
Keywords: 910, house, all