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• And so that's really the first step. want to take.
• Now, kind of just at a first glance, it would say.
• come, first served.
• Put first in line, if, is it truly first come first serve, like, it's just a time thing or is it need
• But otherwise, it really is a first come, first serve.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• First up to testify, we have the University of Hawaii.
• <00:37:51.160> up<00:37:51.319> to variance and first up to variance and first up to
• And first up—oh, sorry, I apologize, hang on.
• First up to testify, we have DCCA.
• materials be after the lahina and La materials be after the lahina and La fires<02:32:11.080>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection opened its first hearing of the session and heard testimony on several energy and environmental bills. On HB 470, relating to noise and leaf blowers, the Department of Health supported the bill’s intent to reduce noise pollution but raised concerns about using decibel limits alone and suggested using dBA measurements; testimony also noted the bill would regulate future sales rather than current use, and there were three additional testimonies, two in support and one in opposition. No questions were raised before the committee moved on. The committee then heard HB 742 on transit-oriented development, which would require HCDA to prepare a programmatic EIS for Ewa, Kapalama, and West Oahu improvements. UH supported the bill, HHFDC said it was already preparing a master plan and programmatic EIS for the Ewa area, and HCDA explained that the projects are already underway or completed, including infrastructure work funded by prior appropriations. Supporters said the bill would streamline environmental review and potentially reduce costs for future housing, while HCDA emphasized the work is already in progress. On HB 340, concerning a streamlined grid-ready home interconnection process and related cost recovery, DCCA provided comments, the Attorney General suggested changing a deadline to a specific date, and the PUC said it wanted to study the matter further while still meeting the 180-day reporting requirement. Solar and clean energy groups strongly supported the bill as a way to speed interconnection and advance grid-interactive technologies, while Hawaiian Electric supported the goal of more DERs but opposed the process, saying its interconnection performance has improved and that collaboration would be preferable to legislation. Members asked about newer technologies, UL 1741, and ratepayer impacts, and the Consumer Advocate said removing the cost-recovery section would alleviate its concerns. The committee also heard HB 243, requiring PV- and EV-ready new residential construction, which the Hawaii State Energy Office described as a cost-saving no-brainer because installing these features during construction is much cheaper than retrofitting later. The hearing then shifted to HB 350, expanding the water-heater systems that can satisfy building-permit requirements to include heat pump water heaters alongside solar hot water systems. The Energy Office supported the bill, Solar Ray supported the concept but asked for amendments to align efficiency standards and noted the bill’s removal of a 15-year lifespan limit for solar thermal systems, and Hawaii Solar Energy Association raised questions about how heat pump performance should be measured and whether PV-plus-heat-pump combinations should qualify. Committee members asked about impacts on smaller homes and ADUs, and the discussion remained focused on technical standards and possible amendments; no votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• I'm also the first vice president of our association.
• First, why don't they do this?
• First, why don't they do this?
• The next person is Nicole de la Garza? Nicole de la Garza? She had to leave, okay.
• The first witness is Brian Hawthorne.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several public safety, criminal justice, and regulatory bills. HB 4995 would create a training and certification program allowing licensed physicians and certain EMS personnel assigned to tactical units to carry firearms during high-risk deployments, with supporters saying it would let tactical medical staff protect themselves while providing immediate care; the bill was left pending. HB 2609 would repeal the failure-to-appear-or-pay/OmniBase license-hold program, with the author and advocates arguing it creates compounding debt and unnecessary barriers to driving, while judges and municipal court representatives said the program is a voluntary, cost-effective tool that improves court appearances and reduces warrants; the bill was also left pending. HB 4879 would create a grant program to help local law enforcement pay for lab testing of suspected hemp/Delta-9 THC substances, and HB 5436 would let licensed auto recyclers buy certain untitled vehicles for scrap or parts to curb illegal sales, VIN cloning, and chop shops; both measures were left pending after brief testimony in support. The committee also heard HB 1777, which would require a discrete designation on driver’s licenses and state IDs for people required to register as sex offenders. The author and supporters argued the marker would help law enforcement and businesses quickly identify potentially dangerous offenders and prevent harm, while opponents called it a stigmatizing “scarlet letter” that would increase harassment, family harm, and reintegration barriers. The bill was left pending. HB 4155 would create a two-year Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force in the Governor’s Office to study family violence homicides, gather stakeholders, and recommend policy changes; the author, HHSC, the Texas Council on Family Violence, and a survivor testified in support, and the bill was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4514, which would authorize DPS to use facial image verification, with consent and privacy safeguards, to help businesses confirm identities and combat fraud; supporters from the lumber and identity-verification industries said it would reduce theft and fraud, and the bill was left pending. Finally, HB 5139 would clarify that peace officers and jailers are justified in using less lethal force weapons when acting within training and official duties; law enforcement groups supported the measure as a way to encourage use of less lethal tools without fear of prosecution, and testimony was underway when the transcript ended.

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• We only got the first question. We only got the first question.
• That was the first question that we got.
• First.
• I saw when all of our LA colleagues came through.
• First, start in areas that have no homes or businesses.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And we've had some success with both over the years, but this is the first here...
• And we've had some success with both over the years, but this is the first here.
• Yeah, I mean, just first off, thank you all for your work.
• Yeah, the first panel was great to hear.
• I think one of the things we have to do first, as Ms.

Summary: The Select Committee on Alternative Protein Innovation held its second informational hearing at UCLA, focusing on California’s alternative protein sector and the role of public institutions in expanding plant-based, fermentation, and cultivated protein options. Chair Ash Kalra opened by highlighting prior state investments in UC research centers, the importance of student engagement, and the hearing’s three panels: reducing the carbon footprint of institutional meals, addressing market challenges to scaling alternative proteins, and advancing future food research and workforce development. Assemblymember Isaac Bryan also briefly praised the committee’s work and its relevance to climate and health goals. The first panel featured Friends of the Earth, UCLA Dining, and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Megan Jones described California school food efforts, including technical assistance and microgrants that helped districts expand plant-based meals, reduce water and carbon footprints, and improve student satisfaction. Pete Angelese explained how UCLA Dining uses concept-driven venues, sustainable purchasing, and marketing nudges to increase plant-forward choices, while Dr. Michelle Wood outlined Los Angeles County’s 2024–2025 board motions to expand plant-based options in county food venues and programs, including joining the World Resources Institute’s Cool Food Pledge. Committee members asked about costs, procurement, and how student and consumer behavior can be influenced. The second panel addressed market barriers to scaling alternative proteins. Zach Weston and Daniel Gertner emphasized that the sector faces a cost-and-scale trap, high capital needs, and financing gaps, and they recommended grants, tax credits, loan guarantees, procurement commitments, and workforce development. T.K. Pillen of Beyond Meat argued that the category has faced a recent downturn due to consumer skepticism, industry attacks on “fake meat,” and pricing pressures, and said the key to renewed growth is increasing demand through better taste, health, pricing, and messaging around “plant protein.” Panelists also discussed hidden subsidies and structural advantages for conventional animal agriculture, and committee members raised questions about iBank loan guarantees and supply chain challenges. The final panel highlighted UCLA’s research and training efforts. Dr. Amy Roet described the Future Food Fellows program, which trains students across disciplines in science, communication, leadership, and community-building, and supports research on scalable, safe, and nutritious alternative proteins. Corinne Smith shared her cultivated meat research and student leadership in the Alternative Proteins Project at UCLA. Dr. Janet Tomiyama presented consumer psychology findings showing that disgust, gender norms, and terminology strongly affect acceptance, with “plant protein” and “complementary proteins” testing better than “fake meat.” The hearing concluded with support for continued public investment, clearer messaging, and expanded education and workforce pipelines to help California remain a leader in alternative protein innovation.

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• Should we have given them some money in the first place?
• Again, partner with law enforcement—that was the first one for the short term. That matched up.
• So hardening the system was the first and still is not finished for us.
• The first year we focused on trying to get an intercom...
• Representative Sterling, you know, first of all, and that you're what you said, I really...

Summary: The meeting focused on school safety funding and security practices in Oklahoma schools, especially how districts have used school resource officer (SRO) allocation money and related security grants. Kevin Rey of the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s Office of School Safety and Security explained that the program, created under HB 2903, allows districts to use funds for SROs and physical security improvements such as cameras, access control, fencing, window film, bollards, metal detectors, and vape detectors. He said more than 170 districts used the money to hire SROs in 2024-25, and that the 2024 change allowing retired officers and armed security guards to qualify was a major help. Members questioned whether the money should also support prevention and mental health services, and Rey said the current program is mainly for security hardware and related measures. Mark Stout, chief of police for Putnam City Schools, described the district’s layered security approach, including weapon detection at middle and high schools and the ZeroEyes AI camera system, which monitors existing cameras for visible guns and sends alerts to trained monitoring staff and then to district police. He said the system is used as one layer among others, alongside officers, weapon detection, and school procedures, and noted the district is expanding coverage at athletic facilities. He also explained that the system is more economical than full weapon-detection setups, with annual costs based on the number of cameras. Tecumseh Superintendent Kinsey, Chief Kennedy, and Pottawatomie County law enforcement described the October threat investigation involving a student who posted a photo with a handgun and knife and discussed violence online. They said the FBI tip, rapid coordination among agencies, and an SRO already embedded in the district helped lead to a search warrant and arrest within hours, preventing a possible attack. Kinsey also described the district’s safety measures, including secure entrances, cameras, ALICE training, crisis communication planning, mental health support, clear backpacks, and a new staff alert system. He said community feedback after the incident favored more law enforcement partnership, limited entry points, handheld metal detectors, more SROs, stronger training, and more mental health support. Matt Riggs, former superintendent of McComb, said smaller districts face different security challenges because of limited local law enforcement and long response times. He explained that McComb used its funding for facility upgrades rather than hiring a full-time SRO because the district wanted improvements that would last beyond the three-year funding window. Throughout the discussion, several members emphasized the tension between visible security measures and prevention, with repeated calls for more counselors, mental health supports, and threat-assessment efforts alongside hardening measures. No formal votes or actions were taken in the transcript.

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• Before we jump into our first issue, we're pleased...
• I'll be covering incompetent-to-stand-trial solutions first.
• We align our comments with the First Five Association.
• Again, we align her comments with First Five Association.
• And for the LA County area in particular, the LA County contract has facilities in the Los Angeles County

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Maria La Rocha, Leadership Council for Justice and Accountability, in support.
• We were the first business group in California to back AB 32.
• Why can't this be a feeder into other career opportunities and first response?
• Let's go first. I think he's saying ladies first. Go ahead, Lee. Go ahead, Lee.
• So first of, Senator, in your opening, you talked about 70% of Californians.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So now we move to our first presentation today.
• The first is technology. Using modern technology is a must.
• >> Madam Chair, first, I couldn't hear the clip.
• But it never existed in the first.
• But it never existed in the first.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So with that, we'll begin with our first bill presentation.
• The assessment on vineyard parcels was first created by the Board of Supervisors in 2002.
• The first one is that these homes are... I'd like to offer a couple of quick clarifications.
• La Senator Tarasso. Yeah, thank you. I just want to thank you very much.
• Starting first with the consent calendar.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• First, officer wellness.
• First, officer wellness.
• First, officer wellness.
• First, officer wellness.
• The first one I have is Eden Wingate. The first one I have is Eden Winget. Eden, are you here?

Bills: SB1001, SB1035, SB1056, SB1065, SB1138, SB1161, SB1204, SB1207, SB1248, SB1274, SB1284, SCM1002, SCM1006, SCR1020

Keywords: appropriation, economic security, blind individuals, older adults, state funding, Arizona Department of Corrections, ADC, corrections, prison, jail, correctional officers, prison guards, staffing, retention, salary increase, pay raise, wage increase, general fund, state budget, private prisons

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• First of all, thank you so much.
• First, Mr.
• And we'll start with whoever wants to go first. Great. Thank you, Chair.
• None of these individually will be able to advise us for LA area fires.
• My name is Dan Jacobson for my first comment representing Alta C.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Up first, we're going to have SB44 being presented by Representative Etter. You're recognized.
• So basically, it just clarifies that the first hundred thousand of your motorcycle and moped fees would
• La 6 with 26 i and zero nay. Report that out with the due pass.
• housing development by requiring the cost approach method on multifamily units of 20 or more for the first

Bills: SB44, SB237, SB248, SB985, SB1204, SB1239, SB1307, SB1360, SB1390, SB1400, SB1405, SB1427, SB1428, SB1732, SB1832, SB1859, SB1989, SB2018, SB2143

Keywords: sales tax exemption, nonprofit organizations, contractors, charitable purposes, state law, ad valorem tax, manufacturing facilities, exemption, battery energy storage, employment, payroll, state tax regulation, tourism, revolving fund, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, real property, fund management, Oklahoma Local Food for Schools, school meals, local food procurement

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• Because this world is full of firsts and lasts.
• Because this world is full of firsts Because this world is full of firsts and<00:05:15.800> lasts
• The<00:05:18.120> first<00:05:18.480> time The first time The first time my<00:05:20.160
• are firsts and there are lasts.
• there are firsts there are firsts and<00:12:47.640> there<00:12:47.800> are<00:12:

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Representative Swedzinski delivered a farewell-style floor speech as he finished his eighth term, thanking his family, parents, children, spouse, colleagues, staff, and lobbyists for their support and service. He shared personal stories about his mother’s work with Birthright, his late father, farm life, and raising five children while serving in the House, using those memories to reflect on the importance of family, faith, and public service. A major theme of the speech was bipartisanship and relationship-building. Swedzinski urged members not to focus on winning arguments over the other side, but on working together to build a better Minnesota, protect constitutional rights, life, liberty, and individual freedom, and strengthen families and communities. He emphasized that friendships across the aisle and shared commonalities can help overcome division. He also reflected on the passage of time and the significance of “firsts and lasts” in legislative life, noting the first speech on the House floor and the last time members bring children into the chamber. The remarks were not tied to a specific bill or vote; they were a closing tribute to service, institutional memory, and the opportunity to serve Minnesota.

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• Our first president, proposed language.
• First, it strengthens constitutional...
• I lived first-hand Um actually, yes.
• <01:41:56.240> questions Senator Krowen in his first questions Senator Krowen in his first
• Senator Cruz, talk to your LA. Senator Cruz, talk to your LA.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And again, for members who this is their first time here, it's because it just opened.
• We talked about this at the July meeting in Las Vegas when we did the first Water Trust Board update,
• So we had a reminder of what our mission is on our first slide.
• By 2025, we expect to have the first mile completed.
• So I think that answers your first question. Economics...

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• The secretary will read the first message.
• The secretary will read the first message. Mr.
• The secretary will give the bills their first reading.
• , uh, which is first reading of House<00:15:29.839> bills.
• House file bills their first reading.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• First of all, thank you to the Chair for her work on the bill. Thank you to staff.
• And like many entrepreneurs in California, our first step was not signing a lease.
• And like many entrepreneurs in California, our first step was not signing at least.
• We're very clear on people's First Amendment rights.
• This bill is a necessary first step in understanding the scope of this issue.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Senate Bill 2, sponsored by Senators Gonzalez, Muñoz, Campos, Shindo, and Representative de la Cruz.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Senate Bill 2: Sponsored by Senators Gonzalez, Muñoz, Campos, Shindo, and Representative de la Cruz.