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• infrastructure that has to go into it. infrastructure that has to go into it.
• <03:04:44.000> and generation and aging infrastructure and generation and aging infrastructure
• infrastructure and communities program. infrastructure and communities program.
• Is there any prohibition<04:48:33.520> on<04:48:33.920> infrastructure prohibition on infrastructure
• could be granted for infrastructure could be granted for infrastructure improvements. improvements

Keywords: 916, all

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• We call that Part 146 infrastructure, ADSP—advanced data or aviation data service provider.
• This is an infrastructure program.
• We call that Part 146 infrastructure, ADSP advanced. to make that happen.
• This is an infrastructure program.
• I hold the political subdivision portfolio.

Keywords: 908, all

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• So if you turn to page two, line 216, for example, well, this is really included in subdivision 4.
• 34:12.560> under executive branch committee uh under executive branch committee uh under subdivision
• —we're never going to be able to build the roadway infrastructure to support a million more people and
• <01:03:57.920> to<01:03:58.160> support<01:03:58.559> a roadway infrastructure
• to support a roadway infrastructure to support a million<01:03:59.200> more<01:03:59.440>

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• For line number 34, $10 million for local public safety infrastructure.
• For line number 34, $10 million for local public safety infrastructure.
• This is infrastructure for tourism-related projects.
• Then in line 69 for the outdoor infrastructure grants, I was surprised, Mr.
• But the infrastructure was in place.

Summary: The Department of Public Safety presented its FY27 budget request, emphasizing three priorities: improving community engagement through a redesigned website and outreach, expanding statewide data and intelligence integration through intelligence-led policing, and improving emergency response and officer safety through fleet replacement, a driving track, and a requested helicopter. DPS said much of its increase is driven by rising health care premiums, and it is also seeking special appropriations for fleet replacement, the website rebuild, and an Honor Guard program created after the 2022 helicopter crash that killed four public servants. Members asked about vacancies, fleet costs, cybersecurity compliance, the real-time crime center, EV fleet participation, and the Metro DPS facility. DPS said its vacancy rate is about 9%, its fleet replacement needs are driven by mileage and condition, it is compliant with federal CJIS standards even though DoIT has raised concerns, the real-time crime center would be built as a regional model to complement Albuquerque’s center, and the Metro facility is moving toward a January groundbreaking. Committee members also discussed several DPS-related capital and IT requests, including the intelligence-led policing data lake, recurring maintenance for critical systems, and a $5.6 million reauthorization for state crime lab DNA backlog work and a $900,000 reauthorization for fingerprinting equipment. DPS explained that the website request is high because the current site must be rebuilt from scratch to support missing-person alerts, memorial updates, ADA compliance, and better communication with law enforcement and the public. Members also raised concerns about speed enforcement, construction-zone cameras, and whether EVs are practical for patrol use; DPS said it is not pursuing speed cameras and is only partially participating in the state EV initiative because patrol needs make full electrification difficult. The committee then received an LFC quarterly update on non-recurring appropriations from the 2025 General Appropriation Act. LFC reported that of the $1.4 billion appropriated in Section 5, $164 million had been expended and $333 million encumbered, leaving $897.4 million unspent, which is a slower pace than the prior year. Staff highlighted a number of reauthorization requests and slow-moving projects across agencies, including AOC cybersecurity funding, DFA housing and public safety grants, DoIT cybersecurity and higher education funds, EDD economic development and energy programs, OSI mitigation and malpractice funds, EMNRD energy and geothermal grants, Health Care Authority behavioral health-related appropriations, DPS crime lab and fingerprinting funds, PED career technical education and special education initiatives, and higher education loan repayment and technology funds. Members questioned why some large appropriations had little or no spending, discussed the need to monitor reauthorizations more closely, and asked for follow-up on several specific line items and project balances.

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• Infrastructure that's now a stranded asset.
• Water infrastructure is not built to service a single project.
• and the costs of the infrastructure.
• They are an important tool for financing infrastructure, and without them... ...tool for financing infrastructure
• It is the regional infrastructure.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• unmanned aircraft, creating the crime of unlawful use of an unmanned aircraft near a critical infrastructure
• Senators Lopez, Pope, Pinto, Charley, and others, an act repealing the prohibition on political subdivisions
• unmanned aircraft, creating the crime of unlawful use of an unmanned aircraft near a critical infrastructure
• introduced by Senators Lopez Pope Pinto and Charlie an act repealing the prohibition on political subdivisions
• an authorization to issue and sell supplemental severance tax bonds for education technology infrastructure

Keywords: 996, all

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• Infrastructure is essential to our operations.
• presiding officer of the GCPD, mirroring the leadership makeup of other similarly situated political subdivisions

Bills: HB206, HB1238, HB2890, HB2970

Keywords: pipeline, construction, cash bond, county authority, local government, injection wells, environmental regulation, water quality, site inspection, geoscientist, satellite imagery, interstate compact, liquefied natural gas, energy resources, Gulf Coast, regulatory coordination, HB 2970, Gulf Coast Protection District, Special District Local Laws Code, governor appointment

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• The knowing prong of Section 186.10, subdivision (a), which reaches conduct where the actor knows the
• We have an issue not just with infrastructure, but we've found an issue with the way the law is written
• itself that wasn't properly valuing that infrastructure.
• itself that wasn't properly valuing that infrastructure.
• This also delays public utility infrastructure projects and maintenance.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, though no final votes were taken because a quorum had not yet been established. SB 493 by Senator Becker would add war or armed conflict to California’s price-gouging emergency triggers, with the author and supporters arguing it would protect consumers from gas-price spikes tied to international conflict. Opponents, including business and housing groups, warned the bill could over-trigger emergency powers and create broad, ongoing price controls. The chair indicated support for an aye-as-amended recommendation once quorum was reached. SB 1056 by Senator Grayson would require protective orders for disclosure of sexually explicit material involving adult victims in specified criminal cases. Denise Huskins-Quinn and Aaron Quinn testified in support, describing how sensitive evidence in their case was copied and handled without adequate safeguards; supporters said the bill would extend privacy protections similar to those already used for child sexual abuse material. Criminal defense attorneys supported the goal but raised concerns about notice procedures and how the bill would apply when material is in the public domain. The chair said the bill filled a gap in existing law and would receive an aye recommendation. SB 1208 by Senator Grayson would let law enforcement seize and return crypto assets used in scams and fraud to victims. The Attorney General’s office and law enforcement groups supported the bill as a tool to recover losses from transnational crypto fraud, while the ACLU and public defenders argued it lowered the burden of proof, raised constitutional concerns, and could be misused against unbanked or low-level defendants. The chair nevertheless said the bill aligned with existing law for stolen property and would be recommended aye. SB 874 by Senator Weber-Pearson would strengthen oversight of Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment services, including requiring background checks for employees of providers and convening a stakeholder workgroup; it drew support from the California Association for Behavior Analysis and no opposition was heard. Later, SB 1266 by Senator Stern would change how the value of stolen copper and related infrastructure damage is calculated, aiming to address copper theft and its costs to cities and utilities. Supporters said the bill would better capture the real harm from thefts that disrupt streetlights, telecom, and emergency services, while opponents argued it would inflate charges, turn many misdemeanors into felonies, and increase court and incarceration costs. The author said he would continue discussions and accept the amendments. Senator Cervantes presented SB 1379, which would separate the Riverside County sheriff and coroner offices and create an independent medical examiner; supporters cited in-custody death concerns and conflicts of interest, while opponents said the problem was not unique to Riverside and that the bill would override local control. Cervantes also presented SB 1418 to extend ballot-custody protections to other election records and equipment after a Riverside County ballot seizure, with support from the Attorney General’s office. Finally, Senator Blakespear began presenting SB 936 on nitrous oxide misuse, describing public health, impaired-driving, and disposal concerns, but the transcript cuts off before the bill’s testimony concluded.

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• Infrastructure is under capacity during extreme rain events.
• We are also now eligible for the state's flood infrastructure fund.
• In 2020, the Texas Water Availability and Flood Infrastructure. fund.
• infrastructure, but we're having to catch up with decades of where it did not exist.
• It also created the Texas Infrastructure Resiliency Fund.

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• THEY GO TO A WILDFIRE GRIEVING TOWARDS A SUBDIVISION THAT WILL CALL IN FOR STRAIGHT TEAM FIRE ENGINES
• INFRASTRUCTURE.
• HOWEVER THERE IS A PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE COMPONENT THAT HAS TO BE PLANNED OUT.
• AS THE DIFFERENT INDUSTRIES CONTINUE TO GROW THERE ARE SIGNIFICANT INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS.
• BUT WITH THE NEW INFRASTRUCTURE, THE NEW CHRIS CAPACITY THERE ARE OTHER SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE CHALLENGES

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• Then we deleted the data section, subdivision 8, because after working with the Department of Health,
• And then I think there's another—yeah, Section 13, subdivision 2, provides that permits issued prior
• On page 31, lines 16 through 19, that's subdivision 1.
• one it's rule making for the subdivision one it's rule making for the Commissioner<00:34:21.159>
• And then the last one is adding a subdivision for per diem, expense reimbursements, and compensation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• You can go through subdivision, you can go through town planning, and it can take a long period of time
• You can go through subdivision, you can go through town planning, and it can take a long period of time
• You can go through subdivision, you can go through town planning, and it can take a long period of time
• You can go through subdivision, you can go through town planning, and it can take a long period of time
• large infrastructure um obviously large infrastructure um obviously getting<01:29:34.760> beaten

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• the subdivision. the subdivision.
• next to a subdivision? next to a subdivision?
• that through the subdivision process. that through the subdivision process.
• Um subdivisions.
• subdivisions would need to be fenced. subdivisions would need to be fenced.

Keywords: 916, all

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• This is a measured correction, protecting recovery, protecting infrastructure, and restoring balance.
• Instead of amending the bill to guarantee that no one beyond a political subdivision could collect any
• Instead of amending the bill to guarantee that no one beyond a political subdivision could collect any
• Airports are infrastructure, and they deserve to be treated that way.
• million dollars could pay for the infrastructure in my district that's so desperately needed.

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer, pledge, and a series of gallery introductions recognizing visitors, local officials, students, and public safety personnel. The chamber first took up a report from the Ethics and Elections Committee on 42 executive appointments; after Senator Gaetz explained that the committee had reviewed the appointees’ qualifications and suitability, the Senate adopted the report and confirmed the appointments by a 36-0 vote. The Senate then moved through a long special-order calendar focused largely on open-government sunset reviews and other policy bills. It passed measures to continue or consolidate public records and meeting exemptions for aquaculture records, agency-held trade secrets, and cybersecurity information, with one technical amendment adopted on the cybersecurity bill. The chamber also approved bills extending the statute of limitations for failure to report child abuse, strengthening regulation of commercial driving schools, requiring human trafficking education for nursing graduates, creating a new injunction for protection against serious violence by a known person, and making the related public-records exemption. Additional bills passed included a nature-based coastal resiliency measure with an amendment restricting dredge-and-fill in Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve, a chiropractic trust-funds bill, specialty license plates, a one-time waiver of late financial disclosure fines, public school personnel compensation changes, the annual Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services “Farm Bill,” homestead exemption clarification for long-term leaseholders, disability-presumption clarifications for first responders, reinsurance intermediary manager changes, patriotic displays in public schools, ADS-B fee restrictions, autism-related law enforcement training and a Blue Envelope program, campus safety policy transparency at public colleges and universities, and veterinary prescription disclosure. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including local vessel restrictions, temporary certificates for practice, and domestic animals. The Senate also debated and passed a bill allowing licensed insurance agents to market health care sharing ministries, despite concerns raised by Senator Polsky about consumer confusion, commissions, and the sale of non-insurance products; supporters argued it restored free speech, religious liberty, and consumer choice. The chamber approved the bill 32-5 after debate. Most other measures passed with strong bipartisan support, often by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, and several companion House bills were substituted in place of Senate bills before final passage.

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• Subdivision two gives definitions. Subdivision three outlines the curriculum requirements.
• Subdivision five, the accreditation and the criteria development. Subdivision six, evaluation.
• Subdivision seven, the report.
• The subdivision two gives definitions. Subdivision three outlines the curriculum requirements.
• Subdivision seven, the report. This is, uh, subdivision seven, the report.

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• cooperation agreements between certain state agencies and the United Mexican states and funding for infrastructure
• 1489. by Oliverson relating to the prohibiting an officer of an employee of the state or political subdivision
• HB 1492 by Schatzlein. are linked to the authority of a political subdivision to deny or limit access

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• HB 5071, relating to the subdivision to regulate the issuance of permits, is referred to the Committee
• HB5319 by Harrison relates to the authority of a political subdivision to propose for voter approval
• HB5373 addresses the requirements for elections held by certain political subdivisions over upcoming
• HB5594 by Thompson relates to certain residential subdivisions before the Committee on Transportation
• HB567 by Dale relates to the methods of subdivision for business filings for the Committee on Trade,

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Subdivision one is actually, I find bills often hard to read, but this one's very easy to read for how
• Um subdivision<00:02:15.560> one<00:02:16.040> is<00:02:16.480> is<00:02:16.840>
• it's<00:02:17.000> actually<00:02:17.480> I subdivision one is is it's actually
• I subdivision one is is it's actually I find<00:02:17.880> bills<00:02:18.120> often<00
• Therefore, we... finally, subdivision six as finally, subdivision six as Representative<00:21:19.040>

Bills: HF4364, HF4821, HF4543, HF3945

Keywords: Central and Eastern European Affairs, ethnic council, advisory council, Minnesota state government, immigrant communities, refugees, humanitarian parolees, Ukraine, Poland, Croatia, Hungary, Moldova, Romania, Serbia, Czech Republic, Baltic states, Slovakia, Slovenia, Kosovo, Russia

Summary: The committee first approved the April 7, 2026 minutes and then held an informal hearing on House File 4364, which would establish a Central and Eastern European Ethnic Council in Minnesota. Representative Jordan and testifiers Mykola Mager and Julia Miller described the large Central and Eastern European community in Minnesota, its contributions to the state, and the need for a formal advisory body to help address barriers to government services, support refugees, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and cultural understanding. Members expressed general support and noted the bill’s importance, but no formal action was taken on the bill during the hearing. The committee then took up House File 4543, a bill to create a centralized payroll reporting portal for prevailing wage projects. Representative Frazier said the bill would reduce administrative burden on project owners, improve transparency and accountability, and help prevent wage theft, misclassification, tax fraud, and insurance fraud. Testifiers from county, city, and contractor groups largely supported the idea of streamlining reporting, but contractor representatives raised concerns about employee data privacy, public access to sensitive payroll information, duplication of existing systems, interoperability with contractor software, and the need for stakeholder engagement. Members echoed both support and caution, and the bill was laid over as amended rather than advanced. Finally, the committee considered House File 4821, described by Chair Klevorn as addressing the “penny problem” and a related change to high-deductible insurance plans. The bill would authorize state agencies to round cash transactions because of the penny shortage and would change MMB’s obligation to offer certain high-deductible health plans from “must” to “may,” producing modest administrative savings. Members questioned the drafting of the rounding language and asked about cash transactions at state agencies and the handling of cannabis tax payments. The chair noted the bill had missed the deadline and would be caught by the chief clerk’s office; the discussion ended with the bill being laid over as amended.

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• We add a modest cut to the biofuels incentives and biofuels infrastructure programs. year.
• <00:01:51.520> Um and biofuels infrastructure programs.
• Um and biofuels infrastructure programs.
• :10:35.120> eligibility<00:10:35.680> for infrastructure grant the eligibility for infrastructure
• So, the bulk infrastructure around them.

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• indemnification agreements to certain contracts or agreements pertaining to electric utility infrastructure
• 3306 would add a very limited number of exceptions for electric utility contracting for electric infrastructure
• This bill ensures PUC plays a clear oversight role in infrastructure by adding needed accountability.
• It ensures that operators fully remove infrastructure, recycle viable materials, properly dispose of
• SB2010 by Bettencourt relating to the authority of political subdivisions to establish and operate programs

Bills: HJR98, HJR8, HJR133, HB23, HB33, HB144, HB 109, HB 103, HB148, HB3809, HB1686, HB2217, HB2156, HB220, HB2421, HB2363, HB3773, HB421, HB2584, HB2615, HB2455, HB3711, HB2559, HB3747, HB2775, HB2886, HB3126, HB3666, HB3595, HB3260, HB3506, HB1638, HB3376, HB3826, HB3628, HB1349, HB3770, HB1831, HB1762, HB2614, HB3113, HB267, HB322, HB431, HB869, HB 1203, HB 1201, HB 1244, HB1875, HB1950, HB2152, HB2290, HB2341, HB2436, HB2809, HB2856, HB3012, HB2954, HCR56, HCR102, HB 107, HB1587, HB3684, HB658, HJR99, HB1399, HJR5, HJR2, HJR6, HJR31, HB1971, SJR3, HB1775, HJR72, HB502, HB3109, HJR98, HJR8, HJR133, HB 118, HB388, HB 114, HB205, HB2789, HB2791, HB499, HB2960, HB3163, HB3135, HB2427, HB1618, HB1672, HB1722, HB1338, HB787, HB2618, HB879, HB 1126, HB4134, HB3513, HB718, HB1536, HB1445, HB1640, HB1893, HB1734, HB3229, HB3306, HB 1276, HB3272, HB3276, HB3516, HB4145, HB1585, HB4810, HB2989, HB2558, HB3014, HB2742, HB1695, HB23, HB33, HB144, HB 109, HB 103, HB148, HB3809, HB1686, HB2217, HB2156, HB220, HB2421, HB2363, HB3773, HB421, HB2584, HB2615, HB2455, HB3711, HB2559, HB3747, HB2775, HB2886, HB3126, HB3666, HB3595, HB3260, HB3506, HB1638, HB3376, HB3826, HB3628, HB1349, HB3770, HB1831, HB1762, HB2614, HB3113, HB267, HB322, HB431, HB869, HB 1203, HB 1201, HB 1244, HB1875, HB1950, HB2152, HB2290, HB2341, HB2436, HB2809, HB2856, HB3012, HB2954, HCR56, HCR102

Keywords: Article V, federal government, fiscal restraints, constitutional amendment, term limits, nuclear energy, electric generation, funding, Texas nuclear development fund, advanced reactors, HJR 133, Texas constitutional amendment, ad valorem tax, property tax exemption, homestead exemption, surviving spouse, veteran, veterans benefits, service-connected death, presumed service-connected condition