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• rule in accordance with Senate Rules 11.10 and 11.18 so that the Senate Committee on Disaster Preparedness

Bills: SB 2, SB 3, SB 10, SB 16, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, SB 19, SB 54, HB23, HB17, HB16, SB19, SB53, SB54, HB16, HB17, HB23, HB27, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB2, SB3, SB10, SB16, SB5

Keywords: flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, real property theft, real property fraud

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• This bill ensures continuity, professionalism, and preparedness in court leadership across the state.
• I expect that there will be an ever-increasing number of communications.
• that the taxpayers can continue to opt in to electronic communications.
• Quite frankly, it is the wave of the future, which is electronic communications.
• You know, into electronic communication.

Bills: SB 2, SB 3, SB 10, SB 16, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, SB 19, SB 54, HB23, HB17, HB16, SB19, SB53, SB54, HB16, HB17, HB23, HB27, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB2, SB3, SB10, SB16, SB5

Keywords: flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, real property theft, real property fraud

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• Natchez and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District to the Select Committee on District Preparedness

Bills: SB 2, SB 3, SB 10, SB 16, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, SB 19, SB 54, HB23, HB17, HB16, SB19, SB53, SB54, HB16, HB17, HB23, HB27, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB2, SB3, SB10, SB16, SB5

Keywords: flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, real property theft, real property fraud

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• , and also the community in the walking trails and WTRC.
• Most community colleges are called community colleges because it's the community.
• A supplemental to Luna Community College.
• smaller communities, but this service, Is so essential.
• So it's in this and the smaller, Communities.

Bills: SB194, SB200, SB203, SB204, SJR3

Keywords: appropriation, higher education, sports facilities, community college, Luna Community College, KANW, educational radio, rural news, public education, funding, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, cultural heritage, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University

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• generation that cannot have a conversation, cannot look at people in the eye, because they are used to communicating
• I want you to be able to communicate. I want you to be able to do things.
• How are they going to be able to communicate with the outside world?

Bills: SB194, SB200, SB203, SB204, SJR3

Keywords: appropriation, higher education, sports facilities, community college, Luna Community College, KANW, educational radio, rural news, public education, funding, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, cultural heritage, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University

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• Item number four, Senate communications. Mr. Clerk, are there any Senate communications?
• Clerk, are there any Senate<00:13:45.600><c> communications?</c> Senate communications?
• ><c> the</c><00:13:49.279><c> noted</c> a communication transmitting the noted a communication transmitting
• ,</c><00:15:37.360><c> they</c> you need anything communicated, they you need anything communicated,
• </c> seamless way to communicate to all. seamless way to communicate to all.

Bills: HR11, HB1872, HB2171, HB2161, HB2416, HB2518, HB2617, HB2159, HB2606, HB2362, HB2385, HB2476, HB1923, HB2444, HB1608, HB1967, HB1968, HB2502, HB1782, HB2357, HB2445, HB1870, HB1838, HB2137, HB2208, HB2458, HB1972, HB2007, HB2160, HB2343, HB2315, HB2505, HB1857, HB469, HB1452, HB814, HB1621, HB1880, HB1831, HB1572, HB2119, HB2139, HB2459, HB2194, HB2561, HB2017, HB1931, HB1700, HB1719, HB1726, HB1737, HB1742, HB2049, HB2383, HB2116, HB2446, HB2249, HB2255, HB2320, HB2360, HB2581, HB2443, HB1531, HB2622, HB9, HB2290, HB2291, HB2235, HB2263, HB2498, HB1579, HB1728, HB1900

Keywords: 808 Elite, youth football, American Youth Football National Championships, AYF, Hawaii football, youth athletics, sports recognition, commendation, House resolution, student-athletes, sportsmanship, teamwork, state pride, Hawaii youth sports, national championship, early learning, apprenticeship, child care, education funding, workforce development

Bills: SF0087, SF0111

Keywords: felony, law enforcement, police officer, criminal penalties, public safety, select committee, gaming, regulation, Wyoming law, community impact, 916, all

Bills: SF0087, SF0111

Keywords: felony, law enforcement, police officer, criminal penalties, public safety, select committee, gaming, regulation, Wyoming law, community impact, 916, all

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• But they will be able to continue communicating with us electronically, Mr. Chair and Senator.
• that there's some confusion as to what vote took place yesterday because there's been no formal communication
• And as this goes on to Senate Judiciary, I would ask them to communicate with you and to perhaps consider
• Madam Chair, I represent wonderful communities of Anthony, Sunland Park.
• The community is largely Hispanic.

Bills: SB264, SB261

Keywords: election integrity, voter coercion, public safety, emergency procedures, polling place security, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms

Summary: The committee heard two election-related bills. SB 264, sponsored by Sen. Duhigg and others and presented by the Secretary of State, would add definitions and new offenses to New Mexico election law to prohibit interference with elections, including the presence of troops or armed persons at polling places or ballot drop boxes, attempts to impose election rules contrary to state law, and intentional obstruction of access to polling places. It also would create civil enforcement options, strengthen existing election offenses by adding “under color of law” language, and include emergency voting procedures for voters displaced by natural disasters. Supporters, including Common Cause, the Center for Civic Policy, and the League of Women Voters, said the bill protects voters from intimidation and outside interference. Several county clerks and rural legislators raised concerns about late changes, lack of consultation, rural logistics, and possible litigation. The committee adopted the Rules Committee substitute and advanced SB 264 on a 5-3 roll call vote. SB 261, presented as a companion election measure, would remove the existing exception that allowed law enforcement to carry firearms at polling places, but the sponsor offered an amendment to allow armed law enforcement to respond when called by the presiding judge, county clerk, or Secretary of State. Supporters said firearms do not belong in or around polling places because they can intimidate voters and poll workers, while opponents argued the bill was unnecessary because existing law already covers law enforcement response and that the amendment created confusion. After a recess caused by members leaving the room, the committee returned, adopted the Rules Committee substitute including the amendment, and advanced SB 261 by unanimous voice vote.

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• It makes you more committed to protecting our community.
• This is a pro-safety, pro-research, pro-student, pro-community bill.
• Gun violence profoundly affects communities, like the need for SB 156.
• violence through coordinated, community-driven efforts.
• Gun violence devastates families and communities every single day.

Bills: SB156

Keywords: gun violence, firearm safety, special counsel, data collection, community initiatives, grants, Attorney General, public safety, suicide prevention, 909, all

Bills: SF1832, HF2440

Keywords: economic development, small business, workforce training, grants, entrepreneurship, equity, community support, labor market, employment, funding, data analysis, 1183, house

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• down of community solar gardens that are currently in production.
• I've been working on the community solar program in Minnesota.
• get rid of community solar.
• Community solar gardens are just one more way that we purchase power.
• In fact, if we had not had the community.

Bills: HF2103, HF2793

Keywords: energy, renewable energy, ammonia, hydrogen, certificate tracking, funding, environment, community solar, energy policy, sustainability, solar garden program, regulation sunset

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• to recognize the hard work and dedication of the thousands of men and women in our intelligence community
• The reason is not that our intelligence community lacks dedicated patriots who show up to work every
• We all remember because it was declassified last year when Austria worked with our community to make
• You're the head of the intelligence community and you're supposed to know about classifications.
• I don't use it to communicate with him, but you thought it was appropriate.

Keywords: national security, cyber threats, civil liberties, transnational crime, FISA Section 702, public-private partnership, intelligence community, Annual Threats Hearing

Summary: The Senate Intelligence Committee convened for a significant meeting focused on the Annual Worldwide Threats Hearing. Prominent officials from various intelligence agencies presented their insights on emerging national security threats, including concerns over increasing cyber threats, particularly from China and non-state actors. A major discussion point included the balance between national security and civil liberties, as evidenced by conversations surrounding Section 702 of FISA and its implications for privacy protection. The challenges posed by cartels and transnational criminal organizations, especially related to narcotics trafficking, were emphasized as pressing issues necessitating coordinated responses from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. This meeting underscored the necessity of public-private partnerships to tackle these multifaceted threats effectively.

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• cut funding for reproductive health care, they are cutting funding for these marginalizations. communities
• but In 2022, Texas saw a 1% increase in teen pregnancies. with the highest being among the Latina community
• This CARE Act is about ensuring access to Texans to trusted community health care providers like Planned
• We cannot abandon our communities suffering a compounding crisis of cruelty by choices that the Texas
• I could finally... be present for myself, my family, and my community, I could begin to heal. instead

Keywords: Texas, healthcare, reproductive health, Care No Matter What Act, Planned Parenthood, maternal mortality, teen pregnancy, funding cuts, community health

Summary: The meeting addressed critical health care concerns in Texas, highlighting the consequences of funding cuts on access to reproductive health services. Key speakers emphasized the urgent need for the Care No Matter What Act, which aims to restore funding to healthcare providers like Planned Parenthood. They underscored the alarming statistics of maternal mortality and the rising rates of teen pregnancies, particularly in Black and Latina communities. Testimonies shared during the meeting illustrated the real-life impacts of healthcare access issues on individuals and families across the state, illustrating the necessity for legislative action to ensure comprehensive reproductive health services.

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• Um if a city is going community needs.
• </c><00:38:31.440><c> health</c> public systems, and community health public systems, and community health
• This service is used every day in communities across the state.
• , support community, and built strong<00:59:58.240><c> Minnesota.

Bills: HF1141

Keywords: housing, finance, affordable housing, infrastructure bonds, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, supportive housing, homeless prevention, elderly assistance, community development, 1183, house

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• So, on behalf of our community here in the Tri-Cities, we'd ask for your support for 5971.
• state's support of this proposal as a good public-private partnership in support of our agricultural community
• agencies, counties, other Washington tribes, federal agencies, land trusts, cities, and all types of community

Bills: SB5919, SB5816

Keywords: fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, 904, all

Summary: The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee heard public testimony on Substitute Senate Bill 5971, which would create a Department of Agriculture green fertilizer incentive program for low-carbon nitrogen fertilizer. Committee staff explained the bill’s background, including a 2024 work group report, and said the program would be designed by 2028 with a preliminary report due in 2027. Ecology and Agriculture supported the concept and suggested technical changes to align life-cycle emissions accounting with the Clean Fuel Standard and to set a baseline year. Testimony in support came from labor, industry, environmental, and regional economic development representatives, who said the bill could reduce emissions, stabilize fertilizer supply and prices for farmers, create jobs, and help projects qualify for federal hydrogen tax credits. The committee also heard public testimony on Substitute Senate Bill 6097, which would add federally recognized Indian tribes as eligible participants in the Conservation Futures Program; tribal, county, and land trust witnesses supported the bill as a way to improve conservation partnerships, protect culturally important lands, and remove administrative barriers. Public testimony counts were read into the record for both bills, with 317 pro and 87 con on SB 5971, and 31 pro and 822 con on SB 6097. During executive session, the committee took up three bills. It moved Senate Bill 5919, encouraging fire districts and insurers to create voluntary wildfire mitigation incentives, and Senate Bill 5816, adding juice grapes as a covered agricultural product under the Agricultural Marketing and Fair Practices Act. Both bills were reported out of committee with do pass recommendations on 10-0 votes, with Representative Nance excused. The committee deferred action on Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5838, which concerns membership on the Board of Natural Resources and includes an amendment adjusting tribal representation and nomination procedures. The chair also announced that amendments on the heard bills would need to be submitted by 6 p.m. that day and that the next committee meeting would start at 9 a.m. the following day.

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• </c><00:38:01.520><c> social</c> electronic communications and social electronic communications and social
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• However, one unintended our community.
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Bills: HB1546

Keywords: Medicaid, health insurance, healthcare access, insurance subsidies, pilot program, affordable care, preventive services, low-income, community engagement, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 2083, which would add homeless shelters to Hawaii’s drug-free/safe-zone protections. The City and County prosecutor’s office strongly supported the bill, saying service providers asked for the change because drug activity near shelters can undermine recovery efforts. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the measure, focusing on a possible notice problem because many shelters are not readily identifiable and the bill’s 750-foot distance requirement could be difficult to apply. The Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii also opposed the bill, arguing it would expand criminalization of poverty and drug use and that drug-free zone laws are ineffective and disproportionately harmful. The prosecutor’s office said it would do more research on the notice concern. The committee then moved on without taking a vote in the transcript provided. The committee next discussed HB 2087, which would change the treatment of abuse of family or household member cases by ending the deferred-acceptance pilot and returning to the prior statute. The prosecutor’s office supported the bill, saying the pilot had not reduced backlog as intended and that domestic violence cases should remain petty misdemeanors without deferral. The Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Public Defender’s Office both opposed HB 2087, instead urging extension of the pilot for another five years so the legislature can better evaluate how deferred acceptance is working. They said deferrals can be a useful incentive for behavior change and that more data is needed before ending the program. Committee members questioned the prosecutor about why Hawaii should differ from other counties and whether repeat offenders could keep receiving deferrals; the prosecutor said the deferral is available only once and reiterated support for returning to the old statute. The committee then heard HB 2096 on aggravated circumstances in child protective proceedings. The family court and Attorney General’s Office supported the bill, saying current law limits aggravated-circumstances findings to the early return hearing, which can prevent findings in the most serious abuse cases when key evidence is not yet available. They said the bill would allow such findings later in the case and, with proposed amendments, would let the court consolidate aggravated-circumstances and termination-of-parental-rights hearings to reduce delay and appeals. The Libertarian Party of Hawaii opposed the measure, arguing it would expand state power in family matters and could worsen outcomes for parents and children. Committee questions focused on the amended language, including what “another court of competent jurisdiction” means and whether a charge alone would be enough; the judiciary responded that criminal courts are included, but a hearing and opportunity to defend would still be required. Finally, the committee took up HB 1959, another domestic violence measure. The Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the Public Defender’s Office, the Crime Victim Compensation Commission, the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, and county prosecuting offices testified in support. Supporters said the bill would extend the pilot program while keeping deferred acceptance of guilty pleas in place, giving more time to evaluate whether the program is working and whether a more formal diversion model should be developed. The coalition also suggested technical fixes to ensure judiciary data reporting continues and that the deferred-acceptance statute is not inadvertently repealed. No vote or final action was taken in the transcript before the committee moved on to the next bill.

Bills: HB101, HB290

Keywords: voter approval, local tax, disaster declaration, tax rate increases, community funding, PFAS, agriculture, criminal offense, pollution, Johnson County, environmental regulation

Bills: HB101, HB290

Keywords: voter approval, local tax, disaster declaration, tax rate increases, community funding, PFAS, agriculture, criminal offense, pollution, Johnson County, environmental regulation

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• Tribal communities are also tightly linked with our trust beneficiaries.
• Preparedness is fiscally responsible.
• of the community as well.
• of the community as well.
• I'm open to answer any questions you may have. ...community as well.

Bills: SB5919, SB5816, SJM8015, HB2737

Keywords: fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, federal response, wildfire protection, community safety, infrastructure, natural resources, commercial shellfish, shellfish fees, Department of Health, biotoxin testing, export certificate

Summary: The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee heard several public hearings on bills and a joint memorial. SB 5838 would add tribal representation to the Board of Natural Resources; the staff explained the bill would add two tribal members, one from each side of the Cascades, and the sponsor said it would strengthen stewardship and partnership without changing government-to-government consultation. Tribal leaders from the Colville, Yakama, and Quinault nations and DNR supported the bill, while county representatives and a policy group raised concerns about fiduciary duties to trust beneficiaries, lack of consultation with counties, and possible changes to board decision-making. Public testimony on the bill was mixed, with the sign-in record showing more support than opposition. SB 5816 would add juice grapes to the state Agricultural Marketing and Fair Practices Act, allowing juice grape producers to use the same negotiated marketing framework already available to pear, sweet corn, and potato growers. The sponsor said the bill would help juice grape growers get fairer prices from processors, and there was little discussion beyond that. SJM 8015 urged Congress to ensure federal wildfire response agencies have enough capacity to protect communities, watersheds, and firefighter safety during the federal consolidation of wildland fire programs. The sponsor and multiple testifiers from conservation, industry, labor, and fire-related groups supported the memorial, emphasizing wildfire risk, smoke impacts, and the need for strong federal-state coordination. The committee also heard HB 2737, which would cap shellfish regulatory fees, exempt the program from full fee-supported status, and make the caps retroactive. The sponsor and shellfish growers said Department of Health fee increases were too steep and could force small businesses out, while DOH explained it was required to move toward full cost recovery absent legislative general-fund support and that the program’s public-health role justified the fees. The agency said it had reopened rulemaking to reconsider fee categories, and growers described large projected increases that would threaten family businesses. The chair noted HB 2737 could not advance because policy cutoff had passed, but the hearing was held for public discussion. The committee also briefly heard SB 5919, which would encourage voluntary wildfire-mitigation incentives between fire districts and insurers; the sponsor said it would help rural landowners and fire districts work together, and the bill was described as optional and additive. No votes were taken on the bills in this transcript, and the chair announced the committee would adjourn after reminding members to work on possible amendments before the executive session next week.