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• you asking about the program integrity language or everything relevant to the Office of Inspector General
• <00:05:00.200> Senator Office of Inspector General? Senator Office of Inspector General?
• article came from the Office of Inspector General.
• Well, thank you, and Inspector General. Well, thank you, and Senator<00:05:30.040> Abeler.
• CCBHC stands out as the single greatest CCBHC stands out as the single greatest improvement<01:35

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It's not only modernized outdated fees, but also expands participation, generating more total resources
• But just very, very quickly, and to the author, I believe that there is no impact to the general fund
• This is why every city should have it in their general plan.
• This is why every city should have it in their general plan.
• And now the cities are getting pushback from when they submit their general plan.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Keith Regan, Comptroller, Department of Accounting and General Services.
• I am here on behalf of the Department of the Attorney General.
• The Department of the Attorney General supports this bill.
• <00:44:49.559> Services Department of accting General Services Department of accting General
• from Department of attorney general from Department of attorney<01:05:47.839> generals<01:05:

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• constitutionally ineligible candidates for President and Vice President from California's primary and general
• However, current law only requires this notice to be sent to the Attorney General.
• I do have, you know, the general concerns, as was raised by opposition, but that being said, on this
• We cannot allow these assaults to take. generalized assumptions about day laborers.
• General put that on a website is probably a better approach.

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• We also have a history of one-time funding for the agency from the general fund.
• It's for our on-site wastewater program, and that was one-time general funds.
• It's for our on-site wastewater program, and that was one-time general funds.
• Somebody had asked me, what is my greatest accomplishment? Let me step back.
• Somebody had asked me, what is my greatest accomplishment?

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee first approved the December 10 minutes and then received a DEQ base budget summary and agency overview. DEQ staff explained that the agency is largely federally and special funded, with major ongoing costs in salaries, operating expenses, grants, and continuing appropriations. Director Dave Glatt and accounting director Beth Jacobson highlighted core programs, the move to a new chemistry laboratory, the new state fuel inspection program, wastewater-related funding from HB 1577, and implementation of SB 2267 for on-site wastewater rules. They also noted the agency’s spending patterns, possible federal EPA cuts, and the likelihood of some fee adjustments or program changes if federal support declines. Members asked about DEQ’s travel, field offices, future staffing, and how the agency would respond to reduced federal regulation. DEQ said most staff are based in Bismarck, with field offices in Fargo, Sawyer, and Gwinner, and that travel is driven by inspections and spill response. Glatt said the agency would continue to rely on science and law, and that any future federal retrenchment could mean more state responsibility but likely not a wholesale increase in FTEs. The committee also discussed a feedlot enforcement case in the Minot area, with DEQ explaining its role in ensuring compliance, permitting, and animal-waste management standards. The Department of Health and Human Services then presented on FTE block grant reporting, TANF balances, child care transfers, and the Rural Health Transformation Program. Donna Ockland explained that no line-item transfers had occurred yet for the new rural health work, but about 33 positions were planned and some current staff time could be reimbursed through approved cost allocation. HHS also reviewed TANF’s frozen eligibility and block grant structure, the transfer of up to 30% of TANF funds to child care, and recent program changes that increased benefits and raised the income limit. Staff said the department is using TANF more strategically to support child care and other allowable uses, while still carrying over unused funds as many states do. Finally, Pat and HHS staff gave an update on the Rural Health Transformation Program, saying the first funding opportunity was being posted and that the state is on track to obligate the federal funds within the required timeline. They described priorities such as workforce retention, preceptor development, technical assistance for critical access hospitals, community wellness projects, and ambulance upgrades. Members asked about rural versus urban eligibility, immigrant recruitment, evaluation of year-two funding, and how the program would address varied local workforce needs. The meeting then shifted to an Office of Management and Budget update on the new State Hospital project, where Lindsay Ashley reported continued construction progress, updated cost information, and selected alternates, with photos and details showing work underway in multiple building sections.

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• You could certainly ask the Attorney General for that. Okay.
• What do you believe to be, generally speaking, not holding you to a number?
• It's not about this policy or that policy; it's just about the whole general thing.
• It generates about $15 million a year for Florida universities, mostly.
• Let's make sure the next generation has that same opportunity.

Summary: The Senate Appropriations Committee took up SB 2-C, a major immigration enforcement bill sponsored by Senator Gruters and co-introduced by Senator Fine. Gruters described the measure as a broad crackdown on illegal immigration that would replace a single immigration officer with a State Board of Immigration Enforcement, create a $250 million grant program for local law enforcement, fund additional Department of Agriculture interdiction staff and facilities, expand pretrial detention for certain unauthorized immigrants, increase criminal penalties, require more cooperation with ICE, and eliminate in-state tuition eligibility for undocumented students. He and supporters framed the bill as a way to support law enforcement, deter illegal immigration, and align Florida with federal enforcement efforts. Committee questioning focused heavily on the bill’s education, detention, and enforcement provisions. Senators pressed Gruters and Fine on why the bill did not address employer sanctions or E-Verify, whether the tuition changes would affect students who had grown up in Florida, how sanctuary-policy enforcement would work, and whether the bill would create practical burdens for prosecutors, jails, and local officials. Gruters said he was open to working on E-Verify in regular session but not to amending this bill, and Fine argued the tuition repeal would apply to undocumented students who had qualified under existing law. Sheriff Bob Gualtieri testified in support, saying ICE bed capacity was still insufficient and that county jails needed more resources to honor detainers. Mark Schlachman of FSU Law offered historical context, noting prior state-federal cooperation efforts and warning of unintended consequences, while several public witnesses opposed the bill as unconstitutional, costly, and harmful to immigrant families and the economy. Opponents from the Southern Poverty Law Center, ACLU of Florida, Florida Center for Fiscal and Economic Policy, Florida Policy Institute, AFL-CIO, and immigrant advocacy groups argued the bill would invite litigation, encourage racial profiling, harm the workforce and higher education, and punish law-abiding immigrants and their families. They emphasized that immigration is a federal matter, that K-12 education must be provided regardless of status, and that removing in-state tuition would reduce access to college and hurt Florida’s economy. Some speakers urged the committee to grandfather current students if the tuition waiver is repealed. The meeting ended with continued public testimony and no final vote reflected in the transcript provided.

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• Her Excellency, Ángeles Moreno, Spanish ambassador to the United States, and Carlos Medina, Consul General
• Medina, Consul General of Spain in San Francisco, and Mr.
• Old California Botanicals, founded by fifth-generation citrus grower and produce broker J.P.
• In 2025, these efforts helped generate nearly $159 billion in tourism-related spending.
• We know what it means to fight generation after generation for acceptance, dignity, and equality.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Now he claims he's an eighth-generation Texan. Y'all believe him?
• August 23, 1942, in the town of General Trevino in northern Mexico.
• Founded in 1886, the Baptist General Convention of Texas emerged from the merging of several regions.
• Merritt and the members of the Baptist General Convention to of Texas to their state capitol.
• I say again that nothing will... save Texas, but a general turnout of every man.

Bills: SJR3, SB5, SJR36, SJR3, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB5, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB372, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB764, SB842, SB971, SB790, SB767, SB480, SB1066

Keywords: dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, research institute, funding, grants, state health initiatives, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code

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• We don't generate enough funds to pay our own bills.
• And so given the fact that these fees now are being treated as general revenue-generating measures...
• ...are being treated as general revenue-generating measures, they should receive the same protections
• I will say that in general across the state, not about any of the members in this body, but in general
• Once again, from a statewide generalization, this has zero impact on our state funding.

Bills: SB1142, SCR1028

Keywords: scholarships, tax credit, education funding, nonprofit organizations, Arizona Revised Statutes, constitutional amendment, state revenue, tax policy, legislative approval, two-thirds vote, 1182, all

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• And the software this bill would help create could generate and track credits that could be traded worldwide
• This investment will attract significantly greater private capital, generating returns statewide and
• statewide and generating returns statewide and lowering<00:09:26.360> input<00:09:26.720>
• He said there may be entities generating ammonia certificates in other states, and that Minnesota is
• <00:15:36.760> ammonia you know, generating ammonia you know, generating ammonia certificates

Keywords: 1183, house

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• FIRST-GENERATION UNDERSERVED STUDENTS IS REALLY IMPORTANT TO ME.
• WHY ARE WE REMOVING THESE ENUMERATED CATEGORIES AND GENERALIZING MINORITIES AS UNDERREPRESENTED?
• IN DISRUPTING GENERATIONAL POVERTY ARE THOSE IN POVERTY SO UNDERREPRESENTED IN MY VIEW OF EDUCATION
• OR IS EVEN DESCRIBED AS STUDENTS THAT ARE CAUGHT IN A SYSTEM OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY.
• AND I'M WORRIED THIS BILL MEANS THAT BY GENERALIZING ALL OF THESE STUDENTS AND PUTTING THEM IN ONE GROUP

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• of cardiometabolic diseases are up to 2 times higher in people with mental illness compared to the general
• 40% higher risk of developing cardiac disease, hypertension, stroke, diabetes, or obesity than the general
• The bill contains robust safeguards to ensure the safety of patients, the general public, and Minnesota's
• That is where the greatest risk exists.
• I've done a lot of work with plants in general, and I'm curious about this bill.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• safely and effectively reduce the number of ambulance trips, ER visits, and hospital readmissions, generating
• If that happens, these patients will never generate a pattern of repeat 911 calls.
• incorporated into our district, so they're looking at that as a revenue stream for law enforcement services generally
• To ensure the greatest likelihood of success in their efforts, we made a series of recommendations that
• computing and other really important industry growth areas are going to need workers of that next generation

Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee’s Initiative 900 subcommittee held a hybrid public hearing on two State Auditor performance audits. The first audit examined efforts to reduce non-emergency use of emergency systems through CARES programs. Auditors reported that Washington has 52 fire-agency-led CARES programs in 26 counties, but many communities without programs said they need one. Major barriers included unstable funding, difficulty hiring qualified staff, volunteer-based rural departments, and lack of statewide guidance. The audit also found that only about half of programs tracked both required performance measures, and it recommended that the legislature consider private insurance reimbursement options and convene a statewide work group to develop guidance, standards, and possible changes to the role of the Department of Health. Agency representatives and fire officials largely supported the findings and emphasized that short-term grants and one-year contracts make programs hard to sustain. Committee discussion focused heavily on financing, especially Medicaid reimbursement and accountable communities of health (ACHs). Auditors clarified that the 10% figure cited in the report referred to direct Medicaid reimbursement for treat-and-refer services, which some agencies do not pursue because the $115 rate is too low relative to the administrative effort. Several fire officials testified that their programs rely on grants and ACH support, but that funding is often year-to-year and uncertain. They also described the value of CARES programs in reducing emergency room use, jail detentions, and long ambulance wait times, while noting barriers to sharing patient records across systems. Members asked whether the new public safety sales tax authority could help, but fire district representatives said it is not a direct funding option for them. The second audit reviewed performance management in the Department of Commerce’s Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness. Auditors found that the division does not yet have a statewide economic development strategic plan and that performance management is inconsistent across its 16 programs. In a limited review, all six sampled programs had goals, but only half clearly identified performance measures and targets, and only three tracked outcomes and published results. The audit highlighted leading practices from other states, including strategic planning, regular progress reporting, aligning program goals with agency goals, and using performance-based contracts and grant monitoring. Recommendations urged Commerce to seek stakeholder input, assess internal and external conditions, set goals and measures, align programs with the strategy, and strengthen monitoring and evaluation. Commerce officials agreed with the audit and said the division is already working toward a strategic plan, with a new assistant director to be hired and a target of completing the work by mid-next year. Members pressed the department on how the plan would connect to workforce, higher education, housing, and other economic development systems, and asked Commerce to return to JLARC next year with progress updates. The meeting ended with instructions for submitting written public comments and notice of the next JLARC meeting schedule.

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• , we secured $2.76 million to replace our filters, piping, valves, control. and install a backup generator
• enrolled or graduated over 900 apprentices nationwide and so far are actively training the next generation
• you've got reverse osmosis you've got carbon it's how you deal with that that waste stream that you generate
• Based on your experience what are the greatest challenges that rural communities face and what policies
• It's not specifically related to the drinking water, but access to water in general in our state is obviously

Keywords: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, water infrastructure, lead service lines, federal reauthorization, sustainability, cybersecurity

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on discussions surrounding the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and its implications for local water systems. Various witnesses highlighted the transformative impact of the bipartisan infrastructure law, which has provided an unprecedented amount of funding to help address long-standing issues in drinking water infrastructure, particularly concerning lead service line replacements and sustainability in water management. The discussions emphasized the urgent need for federal reauthorization to continue supporting these initiatives, as many rural and disadvantaged communities still face substantial barriers in upgrading their water systems. Additionally, cybersecurity risks were noted, raising concerns over the vulnerability of water systems across the nation.

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• IS JUST THE OTHER DAY I WAS IN ANOTHER COMMITTEE MEETING AND I HEARD PEOPLE SAY FLORIDA HAS THE GREATEST
• ASSOCIATION CONSISTENTLY SUPPORTS THE USE OF WARRANTS TO EXPEDITE AND IMPROVE LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS GENERALLY
• IS NO FISCAL AND SECONDLY THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TRAINING PROGRAM LIKE THIS SHOULD FALL WITHIN THE GENERAL
• PART IN THIS AND IT WOULD MEAN SO MUCH TO US FOR OUR VISITORS AND FOR OUR RESIDENTS ALIKE FOR THIS GENERATION
• AND FUTURE GENERATIONS TO REMEMBER SENATOR GERALDINE THOMPSON.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• we were required to actually video. those, store those, and have those meetings at a time when the general
• Romero so in regards to your meeting that you described that are held your low turnout is that in general
• Generally, it's been about other issues. We had construction that made our fountains spray mud.
• On the developer to create that ability for local engagement long-term I would say that in general, if
• AWBD believes that the ultimate solution that'll. allows the greatest transparency and participation,

Bills: HB279, HB310, HB365, HB391, HB420, HB422, HB638, HB279, HB310

Keywords: HB 279, uranium mining, uranium permit, production area authorization, production zone, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, contested case hearing, administrative hearing, groundwater restoration, groundwater baseline, water quality, mining permit, restoration values, natural resources, environmental regulation, in-situ uranium mining, permit amendment, public hearing

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• It's not only modernized outdated fees, but also expands participation, generating more total resources
• But just very, very quickly, and to the author, I believe that there is no impact to the general fund
• This is why every city should have it in their general plan.
• It can either be in the general plan or a separate plan that can be identified as a child care plan.
• The youth who need the most support often face the greatest barriers, which doesn't make any sense.

Summary: The committee heard a series of child and family services bills, with testimony from authors, county officials, advocates, and members of the public. AB 2083 would authorize a regional child care special district for Marina Valley and Paris; there was no public opposition, but a vice chair raised concerns about lack of outreach to Riverside County and possible added fees for residents. The bill was held pending quorum and later noted as enjoying a due pass recommendation, though no final roll was taken in the excerpt. AB 1579, which expands the Children’s Crisis Continuum Pilot Program to allow additional CDSS-approved residential models, drew strong support from San Francisco County, Seneca Family of Agencies, and several counties and advocacy groups, who argued the current crisis residential model is financially and operationally unworkable and leaves youth in hospitals or emergency departments. The Youth Law Center and allied organizations opposed the bill, saying it departs from the original small, community-based crisis model and could lead to more institutional care. The committee passed the bill 6-0 to Appropriations. AB 1628 would extend California’s safe surrender window for newborns from 72 hours to 30 days. The author and fire service supporters said the change would better reflect postpartum recovery and help prevent unsafe abandonment; there was no opposition, and the bill passed 6-0. AB 1634, dealing with the “Kids” specialty license plate program, sought to raise plate fees and revise distribution formulas to generate more revenue for child safety and child care programs. Supporters said the update would modernize outdated 1992 pricing and expand county access, while a committee member objected that the bill would reallocate funds away from state agencies and private nonprofits; the bill was moved on a 5-0 vote with some members not voting. AB 1643 would streamline child support enrollment by having courts transmit support orders directly to child support agencies unless a custodial parent opts out. Supporters said automatic enrollment would reduce poverty and remove paperwork barriers, while opponents warned it could undermine parent choice and create problems for families with sensitive circumstances. The committee passed the bill 6-0. AB 1708 would require regions receiving HHAP homelessness funds to more meaningfully engage smaller cities; many city officials supported it as a way to include jurisdictions that are doing local homelessness work, while Los Angeles’ mayor’s office opposed it. The bill passed 5-0. AB 2395 would standardize access to the child support debt reduction program; supporters described it as a way to help low-income obligors escape uncollectible government-owed debt, while receiving parents and child support agencies warned it could reduce money owed to families and needs more work. The bill passed 4-0. The committee then began AB 1914, which would require local governments to plan for child care in general plans; supporters framed child care as essential infrastructure, while at least one member raised concerns about state mandates on local jurisdictions, and the excerpt ends before any vote.

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• General counsel of the Texas Animal Health Commission, Dr.
• So our, our greatest fear is that that fly won't travel 60-700 miles on its own, but it'll hitchhike
• In Texas, 753,000 deer hunters generate 4.6 billion in annual economic output.
• Uh, we do have a general New World screw worm informational document.
• The greatest impact is likely to white-tailed deer.

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• And let that light guide us forward as elected civil servants of Minnesota, reminding us that the greatest

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• I'm a third generation of four, and my family has fished that lake.
• We are strictly revenue generated off water and sewer revenues.
• We're not generated off tax base of any sort or anything like that.
• This whole generation has lost its way with addiction and mental health issues.
• And like you said, there have been generations. So my question is... ...generations.

Bills: HB471, HB473

Keywords: water authority, sewer management, fire protection, local governance, board of directors, local officers, water recreation, public access, water bodies, recreational use, water commissions, 1136, house, all