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• We lost one-quarter of our natural resource department that day.
• We lost one-quarter of our natural resource department that day.
• We lost one-quarter of our natural resource department that day.
• her job with the federal sister lost her job with the federal government<00:23:11.760> so<00:
• Hunters and fishermen are the ones that are, and campers, outdoor enthusiasts, just from this content

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And talking about Trooper Island, I started out as a camper at Trooper Island.
• So, kind of the joke is I went from camper to commissioner, so. And then kind of got into 24.
• We lost a lot of people that went ahead and retired.
• 00:53:46.120> people We lost a lot of people We lost a lot of people that<00:53:47.480> went
• So, those are the ones that we lost.

Keywords: 958, all

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• So this was able to be discovered, and no baby lost their life.
• So this was able to be discovered and no baby lost their life.
• seems like it's getting lost here.
• Quantitative judgments don't apply all to people who lost their life to children.
• And the impact, it could have been far more lives lost.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Campground projects in western Kentucky include campground redesigns, premium lake view campsites, camper
• redesigns, premium lake<01:10:54.800> view<01:10:55.199> campsites,<01:10:56.400> camper
• <01:10:57.120> cabin lake view campsites, camper cabin lake view campsites, camper cabin additions
• New camper cabin units will also be included in this renovation.

Keywords: Discussion of SB 126 (2025 RS) 00:05:13 Discussion of HB 16 (2025 RS) 00:15:40 Kentucky Department of Parks – Overview 01:05:06, 958, all

Summary: The committee met jointly for State Government, State and Local Government, and Elections and Constitutional Amendments, approved the minutes from the September 23 meeting, and then took up discussion of Senate Bill 126, a proposed constitutional amendment to restrict the governor’s pardon power. Senator Chris McDaniel said the measure was prompted by concerns over pardons issued in 2019 and would bar pardons for 60 days before a gubernatorial election through the swearing-in of a new governor, leaving the power otherwise intact. Members who spoke generally supported the proposal as a way to increase accountability, and McDaniel said he intended to place it on the 2026 ballot. No vote was taken on the bill during the discussion. The committee then moved to House Bill 16 on water fluoridation. Representative Hart and Senator Greg Elkins said the bill would remove Kentucky’s fluoridation mandate and give local water districts the choice to add fluoride or not. They emphasized that the revised draft also adds immunity language to protect districts from civil litigation regardless of their decision. Dr. Jack Call, a Louisville dentist, presented against fluoridation, arguing that the main dental benefit is topical rather than from drinking water and citing studies and reports he said linked fluoride exposure to reduced IQ in children and other health concerns. Cindy Batson, a nurse and parent, also supported the bill and said she had testified on the issue for years. During questions, Senator Rollins raised concerns about fluoride being an industrial byproduct and described fluoridation as forced medication. The discussion remained focused on the bill’s local-control and immunity provisions, with sponsors saying they were not trying to relitigate the broader science but wanted to remove the mandate. The transcript ends while questions and testimony on HB 16 were still underway, and no final committee action is shown.

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• I can tell you, when I lost money on my beans this year, that's it right there. So, yep.
• protect this for Missourians, the water that impacts us all, whether we're kayakers, hikers, fishers, campers

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 953, which would address a projected funding shortfall in the Department of Natural Resources’ air pollution control program. Senator Jason Bean and business and industry witnesses said the bill would stop sweeps of unused program funds into general revenue and dedicate a portion of existing sales and use tax revenue paid by utility companies to keep the program solvent without raising permit fees on businesses that have reduced emissions. Supporters said the measure would prevent fee increases on compliant businesses and avoid federal EPA takeover. An informational witness from Armour Vine warned that diverting funds from general revenue could shift more burden to taxpayers, and DNR said the fee fund could become insolvent in fiscal year 2028 without action. No vote was taken during the hearing. The committee then heard House Bills 3362 and 3364, companion measures sponsored by Representatives Wellenkamp and Koslow to regulate large AI/data center infrastructure and protect electric and water resources. The bills would require separate rate treatment for large electric loads so costs are not shifted to residential or smaller commercial customers, extend similar protections to co-ops and municipal utilities at a lower threshold, and create a permitting framework for large water users, including review by DNR and emergency shutdown provisions. Sponsors and many witnesses said the bills are intended as consumer-protection and resource-stewardship measures, not anti-development bills. Testimony on the AI/data center bills was broadly supportive but also included requests for stronger protections. Environmental, conservation, utility, business, and rural groups supported the bills as a first step, citing concerns about grid strain, water withdrawals, aquifer depletion, transparency, and local impacts from data center buildout. Some witnesses urged tighter water thresholds, more frequent reporting, and broader protections for non-AI data center consumers. Informational witnesses from municipal utilities, Ameren, and Missouri American Water raised implementation concerns, including ambiguous language, the limited scope of PSC oversight for water utilities, and the need to ensure large users bear the cost of new infrastructure. The chair ended the hearing without a vote and asked attendees to submit witness forms for the record.

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• And the one I am thinking about right now is the last song that every camper sings at chapel: "I Will
• ><00:51:16.480> song<00:51:16.800> that<00:51:16.960> every<00:51:17.200> camper
• <00:51:17.600> sings<00:51:17.960> at the last song that every camper sings at the
• last song that every camper sings at chapel. chapel. chapel.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• These technology enhancements aren't necessarily so much for the benefit of the campers but more so for
• The tally on the verification vote reveals 20 ayes, 27 nays; the amendment is lost.
• The amendment is lost.
• In other words, lives would be lost. That's a problem for me, as I hope it is for many.
• The bill is lost. Senator Klein. Mr. President, may we be on the 17th order for announcements?

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum call, then approved journal corrections and moved to elect Senator Kyle Davison as President Pro Tem. Davison was nominated, elected by unanimous ballot, escorted to the rostrum, sworn in, and gave remarks thanking his family, colleagues, and faith, emphasizing relationships, service, and stewardship. The chamber also recognized National Public Health Week with a floor statement honoring public health workers and training programs, and that statement was ordered printed in the journal. The Senate then considered several House bills, beginning with HB 1485, which increases the personal needs allowance for Medicaid residents in certain facilities by $15 per month and indexes it to inflation; the amendment was adopted and the bill passed 46-1. HB 1018, the State Historical Society budget, was amended to adjust one-time and ongoing funding for museum exhibits, repatriation compliance, archives storage, local historic grants, and the military gallery project, then passed 42-0 with one senator excused from voting due to a conflict. HB 1181, defining gender in state code as an individual’s sex and removing a broader application section, passed 41-6. HB 1144, adding a penalty and enforcement mechanism related to transgender student accommodations and restroom use in public schools, passed 40-7 with its emergency clause. The Senate also passed HB 1600, creating an immigration law clinic at the University of North Dakota School of Law and shifting its funding to the strategic investment and improvements fund, by 34-13. HB 1019, the Parks and Recreation budget, was amended to fund deferred maintenance, technology, sewer work, matching grants, and other park projects, add language requiring legislative approval for new or renamed state parks, and clarify use of the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library line of credit; a proposed amendment to remove funding for the International Peace Gardens cactus conservatory failed 20-27, and the bill then passed 39-8. HB 1417, dealing with parole/probation violations, court fees, and a study of criminal justice fees, passed 40-7 after amendments. The most extensive debate centered on HB 1450, which would require parent or guardian access to a minor’s medical exam room and notice of questions asked of the minor, with exceptions for emancipation and suspected abuse or trafficking. Supporters framed it as a parental rights and transparency measure, while opponents warned it could hinder screening for abuse, neglect, mental health concerns, and confidential care; multiple senators shared personal experiences on both sides. A proposed amendment to narrow the bill failed 21-26, and the transcript ends amid continued debate on the bill itself, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• And they had more than 100 campers involved in this, and they were able to find eight teaching artists
• And they had more than 100 campers involved in this, and they were able to find eight teaching artists
• I think one of the stories about arts that gets lost in translation is how impactful it is consistently
• the stories about arts the stories about arts that<00:52:30.840> gets<00:52:31.160> lost
• in<00:52:31.720> translation<00:52:32.800> is<00:52:33.000> how that gets lost

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call: 00:01:12 America 250KY: Impact and Legacy: 00:03:15 America 250 Events in Lexington: 01:02:13, 958, all

Summary: The committee met for an interim update from the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, with presentations from the Kentucky Historical Society and the Kentucky Arts Council. Secretary Lindy Casebier reported that Kentucky tourism has posted record growth for four straight years, with $14.6 billion in economic impact, 97,000 tourism-related jobs, and 81 million travelers spending more than $10.4 billion in 2025. He said the Historical Society and Arts Council help create visitor experiences that support those tourism gains. The Kentucky Historical Society focused on America 250, the state’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Staff described a community-driven approach built around themes such as “Revolutionary Experiment,” “We the People,” “Power of Place,” “Crossroads in Kentucky,” and “Doing History,” organized under heritage tourism, education, signature events, and legacy projects. They said the effort has included Liberty Tree plantings in nearly every county, partnerships with local organizations and KET, grants to cabinet agencies and historic sites, and preservation projects in 19 counties. They highlighted Harrodsburg 250 as an early kickoff, along with grant-supported events, exhibits, and educational programs across the state. The Historical Society also described public engagement events tied to the commemoration, including Two Lights for Tomorrow, a food drive in Franklin County, a July 8 historic reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Old State Capitol, and planned participation at the Kentucky State Fair. They said the General Assembly’s support enabled a grant program that has funded 250 events and programs in 43 counties, totaling more than $720,000, and that the work is intended to build a lasting legacy beyond 2026. The Kentucky Arts Council said it received America 250 grant funds to support artists, arts organizations, communities, and nonprofits for public art, artwork creation, and related programs. The council reported 55 funded projects and $466,000 awarded statewide, with examples including a Burkesville summer arts and history camp and a Fayette County community singing project. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.

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• The Lake Carmi Campers Association and the Franklin Watershed Committee is going to be in the cafeteria

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional message from Representative Chris Marorrow centered on humility, uncertainty, and keeping a “beginner’s mind” when making decisions. He used a farmer story, a Zen teaching, and a Christian text to emphasize that outcomes are often unknowable and that lawmakers should remain open, curious, and aware of unintended consequences. The chamber then suspended rules to introduce 15 House bills by number only and referred them to committees, including bills sent to Energy and Digital Infrastructure, Judiciary, Government Operations and Military Affairs, Environment, Ways and Means, Commerce and Economic Development, Healthcare, Human Services, and Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry. The House also adopted JRS 34, a joint resolution setting the weekend adjournment schedule so the two chambers would reconvene no later than Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Several committee reassignment motions were approved: H.724, relating to involuntary psychiatric medication in emergency circumstances, was moved from Human Services to Healthcare; and H.661, relating to workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters with cancer, was moved from General and Housing to Commerce and Economic Development. Announcements included a Farmers Night event, a Climate Solutions Caucus meeting, and recognition of guests in the gallery. The House then adjourned until Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 3 p.m.

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• We shifted very quickly and created the infrastructure necessary to continue to farm because we lost
• So campers, hunters, fishermen, hikers, and all others appreciate the freedom to participate in those
• what a precarious time we are in right now, and then also looking at counties and cities that have lost
• To our cities or towns if they lost their designation.
• So, Madam Chair, Representative Liguori, the question was what would happen if we lost our designation

Bills: HB2026, HB2027, HB2028, HB2031, HB2078, HB2094, HB2095, HB2101, HB2102, HB2103, HB2260, HB2278, HB2827, HB2932, HB2933, HB2934, HB2986, HCM2009, HCR2038

Keywords: assured water supply, groundwater, commingling, commingled water, water supply, Arizona Department of Water Resources, ADWR, active management area, AMA, subdivision plat, development approval, water rights, municipal provider, private water company, certificate of assured water supply, written commitment of water service, groundwater savings credits, gray water reuse, replenishment district, Central Arizona Project

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• I lost my balance for a second there. I do. Proceed. My apologies, gentlemen.
• I lost my balance for a second there.
• And one thing that is being lost here a little bit, I think, is sometimes when somebody commits one of
• And one thing that is being lost here a little bit, I think, is sometimes when somebody commits one of
• So basically, people... ...campers that are under the age of 18.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the House Journal by a 121-0 vote, and a brief suspension of business for the Speaker to sign HB 2014. Members also observed a moment of silence for Butler County Fire Protection District Sergeant Commander Jatin Warren, who died in the line of duty, and the chamber introduced several guest groups, including Missouri Council on Aging representatives and county clerks. A resolution was also presented honoring former state representative K. H. Steinmetz for her 18 years of service in the Missouri House. The House then received committee reports recommending passage of HB 2934, HB 1800, and HB 1707. On third reading, HB 2974 passed 136-0 on telehealth and licensure reciprocity; HB 2934 passed 121-24 on consolidating St. Louis convention center governance; HB 2057 passed 137-10 on entertainment districts for Osage Beach and Chesterfield; the combined HB 1839/2921/3015 passed 120-19 on age verification for harmful online content; HB 1707 passed 149-0 to bar the Department of Revenue from taxing credit card processing fees; HB 2819 passed 145-0 to set rounding rules as the penny is phased out; and HB 2600 passed 148-0 to allow ambulance districts to combine resources for coverage. HB 1800, which reduces the inflationary growth factor for certain taxing districts from 5% to 3% and adjusts assessment ranges, drew the most extended debate over its effect on schools, fire districts, and taxpayers; it ultimately passed 82-61. Members also perfected HB 2774, which bars state and local governments from restricting equipment sales or use based on fuel source, and HB 2383, a utility infrastructure protection bill adding wired/copper infrastructure to existing critical infrastructure protections and setting penalties for theft or damage; HB 2383 was amended to align with the Senate version and then perfected. Finally, the House began debate on a combined bill package including HB 1664, 1610, 1645, and 2182, which would extend the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse civil claims while also shortening the general personal injury statute of limitations from five years to three; the child sexual abuse provisions drew broad support, while the tort-reform portion prompted sharp disagreement over access to justice versus business certainty.

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• The fire truck lost control in the Department of History?
• I lost my balance for a second there.
• And one thing that is being lost here a little bit, I think, is sometimes when somebody commits one of
• that are under the age of 18. ...there has to be three adult members present if they are with campers
• This summer, the lady from Barton and I were down in Cedar County, and we met some folks that had lost

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by a 121-0 vote. Members then observed a moment of silence honoring Sergeant and Fire Chief Jatin Warren of the Butler County Fire Protection District, who died in the line of duty, and later recognized special guests including Missouri Council on Aging representatives and county clerks. A resolution was also presented honoring former state representative K.H. Steinmetz for her 18 years of service in the Missouri House and her work on child custody, child support, family courts, schools, labor, and family issues. The chamber then took up several bills on third reading. HB 2974, dealing with telehealth and licensure reciprocity, passed 136-0. HB 2934, consolidating St. Louis convention-center governance and board appointments, passed 121-24. HB 257, a technical change allowing Osage Beach and Chesterfield to create entertainment districts, passed 137-10. A combined bill on age verification for adult websites, HB 1839/2921/3015, passed 120-19 after debate over whether similar protections should apply to firearms and other harms. HB 1707, barring the Department of Revenue from imposing sales tax on credit-card processing fees, passed 149-0. HB 2819, setting rounding rules now that pennies are no longer minted, passed 145-0. HB 1800, reducing the inflationary growth factor for certain taxing districts from 5% to 3%, passed 82-61 after extended debate over impacts on schools, fire districts, and taxpayers. HB 2600, allowing ambulance districts to combine resources and coverage, passed 148-0. The House also perfected several bills. HB 2774 was perfected and printed after members agreed it would prohibit state and local restrictions on equipment sales or use based on fuel source. HB 2383, as amended, was advanced to strengthen penalties for theft and vandalism involving wired telecommunications and other critical infrastructure, especially copper wire, with supporters citing service outages and repair costs and opponents raising concerns about overcriminalization and the need for treatment-oriented alternatives. Finally, a combined bill led by HB 1664 was perfected and printed to extend the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse claims and, in the same package, reduce the general civil personal-injury limitations period from five years to three; supporters framed it as victim-centered and business-friendly, while opponents argued the tort-reform portion was unrelated and would limit access to justice. HB 3205 was then introduced and described as regulating third-party litigation funding, especially by foreign countries of concern and foreign terrorist organizations, by requiring disclosure and oversight of such arrangements.

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• their lives and lost children, that's why I am here.
• He explains his loss; he simply lost, and now he has won.
• He lost. In 2020, he lost, and he won in 2024.
• Many lives were lost across the hill country.
• Across the whole country, for the parents, the families, and the lost.

Bills: SR5, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35

Keywords: redistricting, Senate procedures, public input, Texas Legislature, amendments, Texas Senate, congressional districts, legislative procedures, legislative transparency, Senate rules, public hearings, committee procedures, hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes

Summary: The meeting centered around the discussion of congressional redistricting, where the committee established the procedures to ensure a fair and transparent process. Led by Senator King, the session focused on adopting a resolution that authorized a special committee dedicated to congressional redistricting and allowed for regional hearings to gather public input via videoconferencing. Concerns were raised about ensuring adequate notice for public participation, especially from marginalized communities potentially affected by proposed changes. Disagreements emerged regarding the timeline for regional hearings and how to address the implications of the redistricting process on minority districts. Overall, participants acknowledged the complex nature of redistricting and the importance of engaging constituents in the legislative process.

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• So this pool not only serves as recreation for our campers, but it also provides a place for safety training
• 00:21:00.400> our only uh serves as recreation for our only uh serves as recreation for our campers
• 21:01.760> provides<00:21:02.559> um<00:21:02.960> uh<00:21:03.039> a campers
• , but it also provides um uh a campers, but it also provides um uh a place<00:21:03.520> for<00

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:05 Approval of Minutes 00:01:48 Welcome New Members 00:02:03 Information Items 00:02:35 Review of Executive Branch Agency Plans 00:03:33 A. Cabinet for Health and Family Services 00:04:00 B. Kentucky Department of Education 00:17:03 C. Education and Labor Cabinet 00:29:33 D. Energy and Environment Cabinet 00:42:38 E. Finance and Administration Cabinet 0:53:30 F. Justice and Public Safety Cabinet 01:13:28 G. Personnel Cabinet 01:31:04 H. School Facilities Construction Commission 01:41:39, 958, all

Summary: The meeting was the first of the year for the Capital Planning Advisory Board. Members were called, a quorum was confirmed, new co-chairs and members were welcomed, and the board approved the prior year’s meeting minutes. The chair also reviewed the capital planning timeline, packet organization, and the list of agencies that submitted plans but would not testify. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services presented first, outlining priorities centered on public safety, protecting existing infrastructure, preventive maintenance, and improving service delivery. Its major requests included a $21 million maintenance pool for 14 campuses and 175 buildings, phase 2 construction funding for a new public health laboratory, an 18-bed psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents with severe mental health needs, and several projects at Western State Hospital, Western State Nursing Facility, Hazlewood, and Oakwood. Members asked about the youth facility’s relationship to a separate DJJ project, vacant buildings, the high per-bed cost of the children’s hospital, and how the cabinet determined the need for the youth facility. CHFS said the youth project would be a separate facility serving high-acuity youth, the cost reflected the specialized nature of the unit and an 18-bed cap, and the broader youth plan also includes prevention, in-home services, and coordination across agencies. The Kentucky Department of Education then described projects for its three state-operated facilities: the Kentucky School for the Deaf, the Kentucky School for the Blind, and the FFA leadership training center. It requested additional funding for the FFA classroom and activity building after bids came in higher than expected, plus funding for a new education finance application system to support SEEK budgeting. Other priorities included a maintenance pool, FFA pool renovation, electrical upgrades, campus education enhancements, lighting improvements, safety and security work, door and window replacements, and HVAC maintenance. Members asked about student outcomes, the size of the FFA pool, and construction cost assumptions; the department said it tracks students through the schools and short-course programs, the pool size figure may have been a typo, and current construction estimates are being adjusted upward because of inflation and supply-chain pressures. The Education and Labor Cabinet began its presentation with 12 priority projects, including a state labor exchange system to connect job seekers and employers, renovation of the McDow Vocational Rehabilitation Center, and a new adult education and family literacy management information system. The cabinet said the labor exchange would help match workers with employers at no cost, while the McDow renovation was needed because the 30-year-old facility has safety and code concerns. The adult education system was described as outdated and lacking adequate case-management and tracking capabilities.

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• Community Memorial Hospital has lost money in seven of the last eight years.
• The federal law has been lost since 1992.
• The federal law has been lost since 1992.
• The federal law has been lost since 1992.
• What the language that lost since 1992.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 369 was the main topic, with House authors Rep. Natalie Zeleznikar, Rep. Robert Bierman, and Rep. Dave Baker arguing that the bill would give Minnesota’s 2024 340B law “teeth” by enforcing protections for nonprofit and rural hospitals’ access to the federal drug pricing program. They said the measure costs the state nothing, aligns with similar laws in more than 20 other states, and is needed before adjournment to help hospitals close funding gaps, support services like emergency care, obstetrics, behavioral health, and pharmacy access, and preserve care in remote communities. Several hospital leaders from across greater Minnesota testified that 340B revenue helps keep their facilities viable and that losing it would threaten services and, in some cases, hospital survival. Witnesses described severe financial pressure on rural hospitals, including reimbursement cuts, workforce shortages, inflation, and rising drug costs. Leaders from United Hospital District in Blue Earth, Lakewood Health System in Staples, Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital, Northshore Health in Grand Marais, Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet, and Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby said their hospitals serve as safety-net providers and often operate with thin or negative margins. They emphasized long travel times to other hospitals, seasonal tourism pressures in some areas, and the importance of local emergency, ambulance, inpatient, and specialty services. The Minnesota Hospital Association president also criticized pharmaceutical company messaging and said nonprofit hospitals are working around the clock to maintain access. In response to questions, Zeleznikar said she had considered other enforcement approaches but now supported using the original Senate-passed bill, citing concerns about fraud and the difficulty of alternative enforcement mechanisms. She and hospital leaders distinguished this bill from a separate hospital stabilization-grant proposal, saying both are needed but serve different purposes. No vote was taken at the meeting, and the speakers repeatedly urged House leadership to bring the bill to the floor before session ends.

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• WE HAVE FACILITATED THE DONATION OF 650 TRAVEL TRAILERS, TYPICALLY A CAMPER IF YOU'RE NOT FAMILIAR WITH

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• But last, but not least, it's not lost on us, to Senator CPC's point, that some mergers, some right-sizing
• But last, but not least, it's not lost on us, to Senator CPC's point, that some mergers, some right-sizing
• But not least, it's not lost on us, to Senator CPC's point, that some mergers, some right-sizing, has
• activities outside of the<01:38:20.400> classroom<01:38:21.400> all<01:38:21.840> campers
• <01:38:22.199> offic the classroom all campers offic the classroom all campers offic co-curricular

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• the story I told you about myself and my experience with 4-H, a lot of that came because I was a camper

Summary: The Agriculture Committee took up SB 806, the consumer and agricultural equipment right-to-repair bill by Senator Trumbull. Trumbull said the measure would expand repair options for portable wireless devices and farm equipment while protecting trade secrets. The committee adopted two amendments: one clarifying the bill does not apply to motor vehicles, and a technical staff amendment. Testimony was mixed: an Everglades Equipment representative opposed the bill, warning it could weaken local dealer support, reduce parts inventory, and increase downtime for farmers; the Consumer Technology Association also opposed the bill in its current form, citing concerns about a patchwork of state repair laws, private lawsuits, and inconsistent standards. The bill was reported favorably as CS for SB 806 by a roll call vote of 4-0, with Senator Rouson not voting. The committee then heard a presentation from Florida 4-H state officers Timmy Hawes, Summer Wayne, and Taylor Thigpin. They described 4-H as a youth development organization focused on citizenship and leadership, agriculture, STEM, and healthy living, serving more than 216,000 youth statewide. They highlighted personal stories about how 4-H built confidence, leadership, and entrepreneurship skills, and they outlined goals to grow participation to 300,000 youth and to invest in 4-H camps, especially Camp Cherry Lake and Camp Timpoochee, as year-round learning sites. Senators praised the program and asked questions about how youth get involved and what drives participation. Florida FFA state officers Hope Storder and Isabel Jenkins then presented on agricultural education and FFA. They explained FFA’s three-part model of classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience, and leadership development, and noted that Florida now has more than 65,000 FFA members and that state funding has allowed all agricultural education students to participate at no cost. They emphasized agriculture’s role in feeding a growing population and discussed how technology, innovation, and urban agriculture can help meet future production needs. Senators commended the organization’s work and its role in preparing future leaders and agricultural professionals. At the end of the meeting, Senator Burton requested a group photo with the students, and the committee agreed.

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• the story I told you about myself and my experience with 4-H, a lot of that came because I was a camper

Bills: S0806

Keywords: right to repair, repairability, consumer repair, independent repair provider, authorized repair provider, portable wireless device, smartphone repair, cell phone repair, mobile device, agricultural equipment, farm equipment, tractor, combine, diagnostic information, repair manuals, parts availability, tools, embedded software, firmware, security module

Summary: The Committee on Agriculture took up SB 806, a consumer and agricultural equipment right-to-repair bill sponsored by Senator Truenow. The bill was described as expanding repair options for portable wireless devices and farm equipment while protecting trade secrets. Two amendments were adopted: one clarified that portable devices do not include motor vehicles, and another was a technical staff amendment. Testimony included support for the general goal of repair access, but opposition from a John Deere dealership representative, who warned the bill could weaken local dealer support, reduce parts inventory, increase downtime, and create emissions-compliance risks. The Consumer Technology Association also opposed the bill in its current form, citing concerns about a patchwork of state laws, a private right of action against manufacturers, and inconsistencies with other states’ repair laws. After closing remarks from Senator Truenow, the committee voted to report CS for SB 806 favorably. The committee then heard a presentation from Florida 4-H state officers and alumni, who highlighted 4-H’s role in youth development, leadership, agriculture, STEM, and healthy living. They described statewide participation of more than 216,000 youth, the impact of camps and hands-on programs, and efforts to raise funds for facility improvements, including Camp Cherry Lake and Camp Timpoochee. Members asked about how youth discover 4-H, what drives participation, and the organization’s growth goals, including reaching 300,000 youth. Next, Florida FFA state officers presented on agricultural education and FFA’s role in preparing students for careers in agriculture and related fields. They emphasized the three-part model of classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience, and FFA leadership activities, and noted Florida’s membership growth to more than 65,000 students, supported by state funding that allows all agricultural education students to participate at no cost. Members discussed the need for technology and AI to help meet future food-production demands, and the presenters stressed innovation, urban agriculture, and efficiency as key to feeding a growing population. The meeting concluded with general comments of support and a request for a group photo with the students.

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• to do here, identifying the problem that too many people unfortunately have to live in their RVs, camper

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Human Services heard several homelessness, public benefits, and aging-related bills. SB 748 would expand Encampment Resolution Funding to support safe parking sites for people living in cars or RVs, require quarterly reporting from HCD on outcomes, and direct LAO evaluation; supporters said it would help local governments reduce RV encampments while connecting people to housing and services. SB 290 would repeal the CalWORKs immunization sanction that reduces aid when parents cannot provide acceptable proof of a child’s vaccination; supporters argued the penalty unfairly harms families already in poverty and can worsen instability, while no opposition testified. SB 606 would define “functional zero” for overall and unsheltered homelessness and require local jurisdictions to plan for and report on the housing and interim shelter needed to reach that goal; supporters said it would add accountability and focus on reducing unsheltered homelessness, and one group moved from opposition to neutral after amendments. SB 433 would create an income-based room-and-board cap and personal needs allowance for all Medi-Cal assisted living participants in residential care facilities for the elderly, not just SSI recipients; supporters said it would prevent eviction and homelessness among low-income seniors and people with disabilities, and facility groups withdrew opposition or moved to neutral after amendments. SB 761 would require students applying for Cal Grants to be notified that they may be eligible for CalFresh and given information on how to apply; supporters said it would address widespread student food insecurity and low enrollment among eligible students. The committee accepted amendments on the bills, and all of the measures discussed were reported out on 7-0 or similar unanimous votes to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, with the consent calendar also approved unanimously.