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• We do like to go ahead and be a little conservative, meaning we don't have to come back a second time
• , meaning we don't have to conservative, meaning we don't have to come<00:09:22.600> back<00:09
• , but on the high end, then conservative, but on the high end, then next<00:09:32.320> time<00
• But I'm not sure that we adequately assess whether, as we continue to narrow that tunnel, the effort
• But I'm not sure that we adequately assess whether, as we continue to narrow that tunnel, the effort

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the September 19 meeting minutes and then took up a deferred University of Kentucky personal services contract amendment for guardianship services. UK officials explained that the contract covers court-appointed guardians for patients who cannot make medical decisions and are not eligible for state guardianship, with the work funded by UK Medical Center agency dollars rather than the general fund. Members questioned the large increase in the not-to-exceed amount, the number of cases, the hourly billing structure, and whether there are safeguards to prevent unnecessary costs or reimbursement issues if a patient later has resources. UK said the increase reflects shifting work from a prior firm, anticipated new cases, a move from a monthly fee to hourly billing, and the need for a second firm because one prior attorney died and another firm has had difficulty appearing in court promptly. The committee ultimately approved the contract, while Senator Thomas said he would vote aye but urged future review of attorney fee limits and broader guardianship statutes, which he described as outdated and inconsistent. The committee then deferred three Office of Energy Policy memorandum of agreement items to the November 2025 meeting without objection. After that, it approved the remaining agenda items, including the contract lists and deferred items not separately selected for review. The final major item was a University of Kentucky personal services contract related to fundraising and philanthropic outreach. UK representatives said the contract supports marketing and donor engagement efforts to grow the university’s endowment pipeline and philanthropic support. The transcript cuts off before the committee finished its questions or took final action on that item.

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• be joining this effort in support of AB 1709.
• Make solitude feel like punishment and real-world effort feel pointless.
• By the time they're 18, they're ...and real-world effort feel pointless.
• We know there's an effort all over the country to make these changes.
• And so I really appreciate the support that's come alongside this effort.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• <04:42:38.200> especially conser Wildlife Conservation especially conser Wildlife Conservation
• <04:47:15.480> page fund wildlife habitat conservation page fund wildlife habitat conservation
• “On the top of page 759 is Fish Conservation.
• division on Fish Conservation division on Fish Conservation I<04:59:41.480> can't<04:59:41.718
• <05:02:25.680> law of 763 we have conservation law of 763 we have conservation law enforcement

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from the University System of New Hampshire chancellor on the system’s budget, enrollment, finances, workforce role, and response to federal policy changes. The chancellor said the governor’s recommended budget would reduce university system funding by about $16.5 million over the biennium, or roughly 8.3%, and asked that state funding be held at the governor’s level. She described planned cost reductions already underway, including lower headcount, reduced benefits and retirement contributions, property sales, and lease reductions, and said the system expects to remove about $20 million from its cost structure in fiscal year 2026. A large portion of the discussion focused on enrollment and finances. The chancellor said fall 2024 enrollment was about 23,000, with New Hampshire enrollment increasing for the first time since 2013, and noted that the system remains a major workforce pipeline, with about 3,000 graduates entering the state workforce each year. She explained that net tuition has fallen over time because of declining enrollment and increased financial aid, while research grants and contracts have grown significantly. She also walked through endowment funding, explaining that payouts are based on a 12-quarter rolling average and are intentionally smoothed to reduce volatility; members asked for follow-up information on payout comparisons, administrative salaries, headcounts, and compensation per student. Members questioned the university about the relationship between state support, tuition, endowments, and research spending. The chancellor said the system has used state capital support to leverage major investments, including the UNH Life Sciences building, Plymouth’s Hyde Hall, and the Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center, and described partnerships with businesses such as Lonza and regional manufacturers. She also explained a long-running New Hampshire 529-related revenue stream that has built endowment support for scholarships, and said the system’s endowment now totals about $988 million. In response to questions about possible cuts, she said the system is considering academic program sharing, consolidation of specialties, online delivery, AI-assisted administrative efficiencies, and footprint reductions, but declined to name specific programs. The committee also discussed DEI-related issues and federal grants. The chancellor said the system is reviewing executive orders and a U.S. Department of Education Dear Colleague letter, and that general counsel is working through websites, programs, and more than 1,200 federal grants to ensure compliance. She said the system spends about $3 million on what it calls DEI-related offices and services, but emphasized that these services include disability support, veteran support, Title IX, ADA, and employment-law compliance, and that the system does not have race-based programs, separate housing, or separate graduation ceremonies. She reported that the system had received stop-work orders on four federal grants totaling about $700,000 and warned that reductions in federal direct or indirect costs could affect research, jobs, and innovation.

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• I know it took time. and extra effort to come to Kerrville.
• We're a very conservative county, like 80% Republican.
• , the donation efforts.
• For decades at Rice, speed has led efforts efforts in flood modeling and disaster preparedness.
• As a result of these efforts, many...

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• would note that they were the only ones who included technical assistance as part of their collection efforts
• If there are collection efforts, so if someone is late, they're the ones calling them.
• The Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department's Energy Conservation Management Division applied
• Natural Resources formed a partnership with the New Mexico Finance Authority, where the Energy Conservation
• Getting this in conjunction with the Energy Conservation and Management Division.

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• That tiny little bottle may be small, but it's just part of a much bigger effort.
• President, your Conservation Committee to whom has been referred Senate Memorial 27, has had it under
• That's item number two, Senate Conservation Committee substitute for Senate Bill 235, and I'll yield
• The reader will read Senate floor amendment number one to Senate Conservation Committee.
• The Senate Conservation Committee substitute for Senate Bill 235 has duly passed the Senate.

Keywords: 996, all

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• President, and not get involved in some sort of an effort or project that he's working really hard toward
• Senate Bill 38, germane, thence referred to the Conservation Committee.
• Senate Bill germane, thence referred to the Conservation Committee.
• Senate Bill 46, germane, thence referred to the Conservation Committee.
• by title, is ordered printed and referred to the Senate Committee's Committee, then the Senate Conservation

Keywords: 996, all

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• climate, with an act of war distorting fossil fuel prices and a federal government hostile to any efforts
• So we are aware of several efforts within the Central Valley, which has really good geologic pore space
• We support MDI and efforts to strengthen it. Thank you very much. Thank you.
• Jake Schultz on the California Habitat Conservation Planning Coalition.
• ARB's efforts to protect affordability with this proposal rely on fictitious trickle-down economics.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• As a senior leader at the San Antonio Zoo, I'm proud to share that alongside our conservation efforts
• How does this bill, your bill, impact those efforts and the everyday work of educators and advisors,
• That Texans were considered the compassionate conservatives. What are you now?
• Two decades later, any retreat from such a successful program would be a nightmare for our efforts to
• Texas and Kansas share conservative values, including valuing our ... ...economic contributions that

Bills: SB1798, SB1835, SB1319, SB2942, SB2928, SB784, SB1049

Keywords: higher education, tuition rates, financial support, immigration status, Texas law, SB 1835, resident tuition, nonresident students, scholarship students, public higher education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Education Code Section 54.213, tuition waiver, in-state tuition, out-of-state students, higher education finance, enrollment cap, capacity limit, workforce development area, nonimmigrant visa

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• Thank you for listening to the Conservation Committee and strengthening some of the provisions in there
• THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION. REPRESENTATIVE SHOAF, YOU ARE RECOGNIZED TO EXPLAIN THE BILL.
• RELATING TO THE FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION. ARE THERE AMENDMENTS?
• YOU MADE THIS A BETTER BILL WITH YOUR EFFORTS AND LEGAL INSIGHTS.
• WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CONSERVATIVE VALUES? WHY DO WE NOW HAVE TO SORT THIS OUT TO SOMEONE ELSE?

Bills: SB 2, HB 2, HB 2000, HB 2196, HB 213, HB 222, HB 645, HB 1458, HB 1022, HB 141, HB 502, HB 643, HB 3093, HB 1700, HB 117, SB 503, SB 2, HB 120, HB 20, HB 150, HB 6, HB 100, HB 210, HB 215, HB 1393, HB 1151, HB 1268, HB 142, HB 451, HB 124, HB 2, HB 2000, HB 2196, HB 213, HB 222, HB 645, HB 1458, HB 1022, HB 141, HB 502, HB 643, HB 3093, HB 1700, HB 117

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, child grooming, sex offender registration, criminal justice, reportable conviction, law enforcement, virtual education, hybrid learning, school funding, average daily attendance

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• this approach is is a good conservative this approach is is a good conservative approach.<04:51:
• :51:44.160> the<04:51:44.400> first we're being conservative on the first we're being conservative
• time and effort you put into this job. time and effort you put into this job.
• Really appreciate the extra effort. And, LBA, you guys were amazing.
• Really appreciate the extra effort. And, LBA, you guys were amazing.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Nudson focuses his policy efforts on addressing the social determinants of health and strengthening the
• career as a civil servant in the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservancy
• career as a civil servant in the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservancy
• He is here as part of the government, Conservancy and Nuclear Safety.
• Thank you so much for that effort.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• So the overwhelming majority of the enforcement efforts are in that capacity right now.
• those mallards are our green tree reservoirs, which several years ago this agency launched a great effort
• Senator Hickey alluded to earlier, and anything that might affect not just—obviously, our job is to conserve
• We do have a program called the Conservation Incentive Program, W.
• We currently have a program in existence called the CIP, Conservation Incentive Program, and D-MAP program

Summary: The committee first heard from Arkansas State Police leadership about the agency’s role in federal immigration enforcement. Colonel Mike Hager said State Police has completed 287(g) training for all but 12 officers and is authorized to assist ICE in limited circumstances, but is not an immigration enforcement agency. He emphasized that troopers only make immigration-related notifications after lawful stops or arrests for other offenses, and that the agency uses discretion and chain-of-command approval for any planned operation. Members asked about how immigration status is determined, whether stops are tracked, whether local agencies are participating, and whether there are costs or reimbursement mechanisms; Hager said the agency began tracking encounters in September and had 48 detentions since then, most tied to other criminal violations such as DWIs or domestic violence. He also said there were no current planned immigration operations beyond assisting federal partners. The committee then received an update from Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Director Doug Schoenrock on wildlife management areas, waterfowl habitat, and related infrastructure. He reported that most moist-soil units and green tree reservoirs were flooded or near normal, with one new pump not yet operational and a vandalized Ed Gordon/Point Remove pump back in service since December. He also said the Lake Conway dam and water-control work were progressing, with a public meeting scheduled at Mayflower High School. Questions followed about dock removal notices, maintenance on other water-control structures, and a recent fatal boating accident at Baumito WMA, which Schoenrock described as a high-speed collision in flooded timber and said the agency was working on a safety memorial effort with the victim’s widow. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on duck season, drought conditions, and criticism of the Flyway Federation’s push to restrict hunting over standing corn. Schoenrock said Arkansas remains the nation’s top duck-hunting destination, but drought and warm weather have reduced water availability and caused ducks to move north; he cited survey numbers showing 1.4 million ducks in the state at the end of December but a much lower January count. He argued that standing corn is legal and that federal habitat and water policy, not Arkansas law, drives long-term duck populations. Members raised concerns about changing migration patterns, the role of private clubs, federal regulation, and the possible effects of wind turbines and solar panels on waterfowl; Schoenrock and Commissioner Chris Caldwell said the commission is studying those issues, including a University of Arkansas at Monticello project on avoidance behavior, and that no immediate regulatory changes were announced. The committee took no formal vote and adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• So I applaud the effort, but I'm kind of, you know, a little bit concerned maybe some of the folks can
• with him where if Facebook kicked you off for, you know, political content, let's say you were a conservative
• We appreciate that everybody make a special effort coming to to share your thoughts with us.
• this bill, what we have heard from those testifying has the potential to discourage Christians, conservatives
• As a Christian and conservative, I believe the truth of God's word, and I believe in the First Amendment

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• To get into that whole rabbit hole with free speech and all that, so I applaud the effort, but I'm kind
• Let's say you were conservative, you posted something they didn't like, and they kicked you off.
• We appreciate everyone making a special effort to come and share your thoughts with us. Go ahead.
• have heard from those testifying will not be changed. as a potential to discourage Christians, conservatives
• As an American conservative, I believe in the truth of God's word and I believe in the First Amendment

Bills: SB1361, SB2105, SB2690, SB2713, SCR38, SB2637, SB2881

Keywords: SB 1361, Texas disaster recovery loan, small business loan, micro-business loan, community development financial institution, CDFI, economic disaster assistance, post-disaster financing, business recovery fund, Texas Economic Development Bank, zero-interest loan, working capital, payroll support, health benefits, job retention, declared disaster, small business relief, microenterprise, franchise exclusion, private equity-backed business

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• Okay, so Newsmax, which is a conservative Conservative organization, they had a story that dealt with
• organizations that are working hodgepodge with their own plans to try to come up with restoration efforts

Bills: HB134, SB217, SB180, HB157, HB92, HB335

Keywords: vehicle registration, disability access, fines, law enforcement, public accommodation, bond financing, municipal bonds, county debt, local government debt, debt service schedule, bond disclosure, public finance, bond underwriter, county commission, city council, refunding bonds, swap agreements, interest rate swaps, derivatives, fiscal transparency

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• pursue the virtues of charity, justice, mercy. and solidarity as citizens, and that through your efforts
• respectful to everybody, even if he disagreed with you, he'd come up to this row over here, real conservative
• Well, I used to be conservative.

Bills: HR34, HR36, HR38, HR39, HR41, HR42, HR43, HR67, HR68, HR73, HR77, HR81, HR104, HR166, HR201, HR202, HR223, HR226, HR233, HR234, HR246, HR264, HR266, HR268, HR271, HR280, HR282, HR286, HR291, HR292, HR296, HR298, HR319, HR326, HR329, HR348, HR354, HR373, HR376, HR381, HR385, HR386, HR387, HR391, HR394, HR395, HR396, HR399, HR400, HR402, HR403, HR404, HR408, HR409, HR410, HR413, HR414, HR417, HR418, HR419, HR422, HR424, HR429, HR435, HR439, HR440, HR22, HR88, HR94, HR136, HR194, HR231, HR302, HR397, HR416, HR420, HR421, HR423, HR430, HR431

Keywords: Ramadan, Islam, Muslim community, spiritual observance, cultural recognition, Eid al-Fitr, celebration, Texas legislation, Mother's Day, family, women, honor, Father's Day, gratefulness, recognition, Diwali, festival of lights, Hinduism, unity, Veterans Day

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• Unfortunately, these efforts have been undermined by contamination.
• AB 2017 will bring California in line with these efforts by adding Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha to the
• Assembly Bill 2216 by Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry, an act relating to conservation.
• The expansion will create more opportunities for the Delta Conservancy to continue its habitat conservation
• , restoration, and sustainable agricultural efforts.

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and proceeded through a large House of Origin floor file, with the Speaker repeatedly urging members to be at their desks and keep support bills brief. Early actions included dispensing with the journal, re-referring AB 2285 to the Banking and Finance Committee, and then taking up dozens of third-reading items, with many bills passed by voice or recorded vote and others passed temporarily or retained on file. The floor debated and passed a wide range of measures on land use, housing, labor, public safety, health care, utilities, taxation, and consumer protection. Among the bills approved were measures on land surveyor review (AB 1933), nurse midwife access for pregnant and postpartum patients (AB 1696), historic-district transit zoning flexibility (AB 2415), EV charging infrastructure fees and timelines (AB 1820), foreclosure bidding protections (AB 1957), tribal cannabis commerce (AB 2506), outdoor advertising permitting (AB 2024), commercial building permit timelines and third-party plan checkers (AB 2418), DUI penalties (AB 1685 and AB 1687), utility rate transparency (AB 1715), CalWORKs work-penalty changes (AB 1755), dynamic electricity rates (AB 1787), interior designer licensure (AB 1796), compost labeling and contamination rules (AB 1812), modular housing standardization (AB 1815), small claims limits for businesses (AB 1827), Native American Day as a paid state holiday (AB 1841), hospital staffing and maternity access bills (AB 1868 and AB 1882), protective orders tied to release dates (AB 1889), and a series of public health, missing persons, and teacher credentialing measures later in the file. Several high-profile bills drew extended debate. AB 2624, expanding Safe at Home privacy protections to immigrant service providers, prompted sharp disagreement over free speech and alleged limits on online posting, but supporters said it protected workers facing threats and doxing; it ultimately passed 49-19. AB 2023, creating a framework for regulating AI chatbots used by children, was framed as a child-safety measure after testimony about chatbot-related harms and suicide risks, and passed 58-8. Other notable votes included AB 2208 on Medi-Cal protections against federal cuts, AB 2299 on CalFresh/SNAP losses, AB 2115 apologizing to California Native peoples for historic state harms, and AB 2311 on public hospital physician employment; the transcript ends as the Assembly continues working through the remaining file.

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• <00:05:22.480> on work enables Xcel to focus efforts on work enables Xcel to focus efforts
• So, we are going about this in a very conservative manner to make sure that we are covered.
• a very conservative manner to make<00:47:36.240> sure<00:47:36.400> that<00:47:36.560>
• money to then do energy efficiency and conservation.
• Energy efficiency and conservation.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, we appreciate your time and not seeing the robbery to use your time and energy and effort to make
• So, we appreciate your time and not seeing the robbery to use your time and energy and effort to make
• So, we appreciate your time and not seeing the robbery to use your time and energy and effort to make
• So, we appreciate your time and not seeing the robbery to use your time and energy and effort to make
• Law. 1072 SENATOR BOTTCHER, AN ACT TO AMEND THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION LAW.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and handled several motions to discharge and substitute identical Assembly or Senate bills, along with a number of amendments. The chamber also welcomed student visitors from the League of Women Voters’ Students of Albany program and a group of Staten Island titleholders, and later adopted previously approved resolutions honoring Dorothy E. Reid for her role in Brown v. Board of Education and recognizing Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. on Delta Day, with multiple senators speaking in support of both recognitions. The bulk of the floor session was devoted to third-reading votes on a large number of bills, most of which passed with broad support. Measures addressed public health, workers’ compensation, education, environmental conservation, insurance, labor, criminal procedure, domestic relations, tax, municipal authority, and correction law. Several bills were explained by sponsors as advancing stormwater management authority, labor-law transparency, public health protections, and stronger penalties for trafficking-related offenses; one bill on immunization in summer camps drew a defense from Senator Skoufis as a child-protection measure, while another on correction law passed with some Republican opposition. The chamber also took up a controversial public health/electronic health records bill by Senator Fernandez. Senator Martin questioned the bill at length about redacting certain categories of information, emergency access, provider obligations, and the impact on doctors’ ability to see complete medical histories. Fernandez said the bill was intended to protect patients from discrimination and to limit access to a small list of sensitive services, while also noting emergency exceptions and support from more than 200 health care providers. The debate remained focused on balancing privacy protections with concerns about continuity of care and record integrity.