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• We know people are moving here every single day, 8 to 1,200 a day, by the stats.
• But generally, it's considered an open-door service depending on the funding source of the operations
• But generally, it's considered an open-door service depending on the funding source of the operations
• Other times they may do a hybrid where they mix it up, where they have a contractor and they provide
• Other times they may do a hybrid where they mix it up, where they have a contractor and they provide

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee met, took roll, and heard introductory remarks from members about their districts and transportation priorities, with several senators noting congestion and mobility challenges in their regions. The committee then received a presentation from the Florida Transportation Commission on its oversight role for FDOT, including annual and quarterly performance reviews, review of the five-year work program, and monitoring of tolling and transit authorities. Members asked whether the commission gets involved in project prioritization; the answer was no, because it is statutorily limited to high-level oversight rather than day-to-day project decisions. The committee next heard two reports related to transportation disadvantaged and paratransit services. FDOT’s Melissa Smith described the statewide Transportation Disadvantaged program, its governance structure, service models, and challenges such as fragmented administration, cost, inconsistent reporting, and rural service limitations. She outlined recommendations including better use of technology, regional partnerships, improved training, and alternative delivery models like microtransit and TNC partnerships. A University of South Florida researcher, Martin Katala, discussed best practices for paratransit and demand-response service, emphasizing route optimization software, dynamic dispatching, service standards, vendor accountability, and the use of TNCs and mobility management to improve efficiency and reduce travel times. A later presentation from UF’s I-Street program focused on emerging technologies for transit, including in-cabin monitoring, automatic restraints, accessible booking and tracking tools, and the need for statewide safety standards and better driver interfaces. Finally, FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue and District 5 Secretary John Tyler provided an update on the transition of SunRail local entities. They explained the differences among commuter rail, intercity rail, and light rail, and said SunRail’s financial transition to local partners was completed on January 1, with operational transition to follow over up to three years. They contrasted that with Tri-Rail, where FDOT still funds operations and discussions about a future transition are ongoing. Members asked about the differences between SunRail, Tri-Rail, Amtrak, and Brightline, and the presenters explained that commuter rail serves regional daily commuters while intercity rail connects regions. The committee concluded without taking any formal votes or other legislative action.

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• I like to think of human functioning on a continuum.
• reward loop, which can eliminate the immediate craving associated with addiction, sometimes after a single
• reward loop, which can eliminate the immediate craving associated with addiction, sometimes after a single
• Didn't get a single break. Went back to work the next day, ran calls for 24 more hours.
• Didn't get a single break. Went back to work the next day. Ran calls for 24 more hours.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Access to Breakthrough Mental Health Therapies met to discuss psychedelic-assisted treatments for serious mental health conditions, with a focus on psilocybin, ibogaine, MDMA, and related compounds. The chair framed the issue as a clinical and access problem for veterans, first responders, and others with PTSD, depression, TBI, addiction, and suicidal ideation, emphasizing that these therapies are intended for supervised medical settings rather than take-home use. Members reviewed research claims and policy trends, including FDA breakthrough therapy designations, state-level psychedelic legislation, and the role of Arizona’s right-to-try law in expanding access once federal approval is in place. Testimony came from Alan Mullen, a retired Army Special Forces veteran, who described his PTSD/TBI history and said ibogaine treatment helped him confront trauma and showed promise in reducing symptoms under strict medical monitoring. Dr. Sue Cisley of Scottsdale Research Institute described ongoing FDA-controlled trials in Arizona, said current medications often fail high-need patients, and urged removal of research barriers and preparation for right-to-try and expanded access. Dan Freiberg of the Professional Firefighters of Arizona said firefighters face chronic exposure to trauma, often rely on alcohol or other coping mechanisms, and need effective alternatives beyond traditional therapy. Dr. Chung Trin discussed late-stage psychedelic trials, the FDA breakthrough pathway, safety oversight, and the need for state readiness when approvals occur. Committee members asked about how the treatments work, whether they require psychotherapy support, safety concerns including suicidality and black-market abuse, patenting and synthetic versus natural versions, and costs compared with ketamine and other treatments. Witnesses said the therapies are administered with extensive screening, monitoring, and integration support, and argued that addiction potential appears low under medical supervision. The discussion ended with interest in sending correspondence to federal officials to support right-to-try cooperation and in continuing the research and policy work; no formal vote or action was taken in the portion provided.

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• <00:38:07.200> And and sort of that continuum of care.
• And and sort of that continuum of care.
• I think patients make those decisions every single day on less novel topics."
• point underneath it to every single point underneath it to perfect<01:39:00.160> scrutiny,<01
• My job is to source treatments primarily in oncology for use in Montana.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• In every single trash to about 15%.
• They combine battery technology, plastics, metals, and liquid chemicals in a single product.’
• and liquid chemicals in a single and liquid chemicals in a single product
• One is a single-unit disposable vape where the battery and the nicotine cartridge are one unit.
• One is a single particular of vapes.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I wanted to share with the Senators, Madam Chair, my mother and father were contractors.
• my my mother and father were contractors my my mother and father were contractors I<00:08:32.360
• change the revenue estimate but it would change the<00:47:24.319> funding<00:47:24.720> source
• be<00:47:25.760> from<00:47:25.920> the<00:47:26.079> Clean the funding source
• the things that is true in every single the things that is true in every single Farm<01:00:37.760

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It creates a new funding source for local recycling and cleanup projects through a $3 per ton disposal
• massive win for local taxpayers because it extends the life of our landfills and reduces a potent source
• Our small towns are struggling every single day just to make, to prioritize the everyday needs of their
• Sources go to the Department of the Environment.
• That is an activity that we actively encourage and have contractors for. ...can get goats to graze them

Bills: SB47, SB110, SB122, SB143, SB168

Keywords: food recovery, composting, waste management, solid waste surcharge, organic waste reduction, environment, grants, advisory group, bosque management, Rio Grande, environmental protection, water resources, fiscal appropriation, drinking water, well owners, water testing, water treatment, public health, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture

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• This change permits brands who sell a 10-milligram drink to label that drink as a single 10-milligram
• This change permits brands who sell a 10-milligram drink to label that drink as a single 10-milligram
• changing definitions for one single changing definitions for one single purpose<00:38:36.680>
• This would kind of remove that and be considered a single serving.
• But, you know, I did say, like, I'm working with a contractor.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Day, whereas Arizona's aviation industry serves as a crucial and dependable source of employment, innovation
• HB 2705, single-family residences. HB 2707, military spouse. HB 2736, fire mine hold agreements.
• residents 7 2707 military spouse 2736 5 single family residents 7 2707 military spouse 27 36 fire mine
• 2789 nominating petitions 2790 state historic preservation 279 new property tax 279 activation contractor
• social credit use; HB 2904, sovereign authority; HB 2905, property conveyance; HB 2910, registrar of contractors

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer by Deacon Ernie Gonzalez, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of Dr. Pamela Murphy as Doctor of the Day. Members also introduced guests, including local officials, Arizona Game and Fish commissioners, and advocates from the Alzheimer’s Association. A proclamation was read designating January 26, 2026, as Arizona Aviation Day, highlighting the industry’s economic impact and the role of airports, aerospace, and aviation-related jobs in the state. The clerk then recorded a large number of bills and resolutions for first and second reading, covering water and energy policy, education savings accounts and school choice, elections and campaign finance, veterans issues, public safety, housing, health care, immigration-related matters, and land and natural resources. Representative Gress also read a resolution recognizing National School Choice Week and praising Arizona’s school choice programs, including charter schools and empowerment scholarship accounts. A lengthy portion of the meeting consisted of members’ personal privilege remarks responding to violence and immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota and Arizona. Many members condemned ICE tactics, described fear and harm in immigrant communities, and called for constitutional rights, due process, and accountability; several requested or observed a moment of silence. No substantive floor votes on legislation were taken during the transcript beyond the motion to adjourn, which passed, and the House adjourned until 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

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• Chairman, the fiscal note outlines the different fund sources for the agencies to which these funds go
• She said the contractors have been standing by for quite a while hoping it moves forward.
• <00:08:16.400> uh we're actually we've got a contractor uh we're actually we've got a contractor
• Do you have some uh private sources Do you have some uh private sources lined<00:21:09.520> up
• I'm with the Associated General Contractors of Wyoming.

Bills: HB0111, HB0112, HB0122

Keywords: capital construction, state funding, Wyoming, major maintenance, community colleges, task force, legislative services, budget appropriation, unexpended funds, sunset clause, healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, 916, all

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• Kristin Larson, the source.
• So for us, I cannot be used to develop source codes to create official documentation.
• our side, there is generally just a question of can we even do this comes up on pretty much every single
• Davis gets offer assistance over, Justin, get every single day with layers on every single governance
• Yeah, I but going back to the source. Your question. So what does good look like?

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• <00:38:18.720> and and the state's um funding sources and and the state's um funding sources
• issue, a single moment in time, or a single agency.
• Right now, this bill's value is seen, I think, most... that goes beyond a single issue a single that
• > uh moment in time or a single agency uh moment in time or a single agency uh there<00:50:59.200
• across agencies because no single across agencies because no single department<00:54:04.160>

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• variety of factors, including climate, weather, vegetation, topography, and proximity to ignition sources
• Turning to page 4, highlighting that GGRF and General Fund are not the only sources of funding supporting
• radar sometimes because it doesn't flow through the state budget, but that is a very significant source
• In addition to kind of the issues that have been raised around all the different funding sources at this
• We are funding in every single county a wildfire mitigation coordinator to help bolster at the local

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• year. 1,000 children are born in California deaf and hard of hearing every single year.
• I'm a deaf single mother with two deaf and hard of hearing children.
• She's met with probably every single legislator you can think of, even before my time.
• She's met with probably every single legislator you can think of, even before my time.
• Sugary beverages remain one of the largest sources of added sugar in the American diet.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• requires 8.2 acres to build a single requires 8.2 acres to build a single family<00:03:01.120>
• I think this is the source of confusion. That is certainly confusing.
• I think this is the source of confusion. That is certainly confusing.
• provided from a couple of other sources provided from a couple of other sources the<01:02:54.400
• non-game donations but um this Source non-game donations but um this Source here<01:03:00.720>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• But we will bring in a single vendor to oversee the redevelopment of the plazas.
• Another route that is at their disposal is that the IRA includes strict sourcing requirements around
• So in our scan of potential sources of funding, we believe that the largest viable untapped source of
• So in our scan of potential sources of funding, we believe that the largest viable untapped source of
• It’s not dramatic to say that losing this funding source will slow down the chance to make our cities

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a hearing on the impact of the Trump administration’s federal climate policy changes on Massachusetts, with a focus on threatened grants, regulatory rollbacks, and state options to continue climate work. Chair Creem and other senators emphasized that Massachusetts still has a 2050 net-zero mandate and needs contingency plans for clean energy, transportation electrification, offshore wind, resilience, and financing if federal support is reduced or withdrawn. Executive branch witnesses said Massachusetts has already experienced disruptions to more than $1 billion in climate-related federal funds, though many suspended grants were restored after litigation by the Attorney General’s office. EEA reported continued uncertainty around a $389 million Grid Innovation Program award and a FEMA dam-safety reimbursement, while MassDOT said its NEVI fast-charging program remains on track with about $50 million obligated, but a $14.4 million competitive charging grant is on hold and future unobligated NEVI funds remain uncertain. Senators also discussed EV rebates, charging infrastructure, the role of the Community Climate Bank, and whether the state can expand independent financing and support for municipalities, higher education, and nonprofits. The Attorney General’s office described successful multi-state litigation that won a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the federal funding freeze, restoring access to many EPA, DOE, USDA, and Interior funds, while noting continued enforcement actions over FEMA manual reviews and other barriers. The office said it is also preparing to defend the endangerment finding, California vehicle-emissions waivers, offshore wind permits, and other federal climate protections. Outside advocates warned that federal tax-credit rollbacks, tariffs, and possible repeal of IRA and infrastructure funding could slow EV adoption and raise costs, while offshore wind testimony said federal permitting pauses and legal challenges are delaying projects and could leave Massachusetts far short of its 2030 offshore wind goals. Nonprofit witnesses also described canceled or delayed grants for wetland restoration and urban heat mitigation, and urged the Legislature to increase state funding, including for the environmental bond bill and municipal vulnerability preparedness work.

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• It's minerals, sources in the country.
• And if you remember the source, the source was the general fund.
• If you can this allows with contractors.
• Representative Haroldson: ... on page five a VV instead of a single V.
• on page five a VV instead of a single V. on page five a VV instead of a single V.

Keywords: 916, all

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• What was the source of the funding used to pay her?
• Where does it cross out the word contractor? Oh, no, it's there. Right.
• And she said that I should be an independent contractor instead.
• The independent contractor contract.”
• Your employment relationship or independent contractor relationship?

Summary: The hearing resumed in the Legislative Ethics Board matter involving Tara Simmons after the board confirmed no ex parte communications had occurred overnight. Respondent’s counsel moved to dismiss two allegations at the close of the board staff’s case: that Simmons pressured the Administrative Office of the Courts to alter a contract in favor of her employer, and that she violated ethics rules by combining legislative support for AEJG with a personal donation to the organization. Board staff opposed the motion, arguing the evidence showed Simmons’s legislative and personal dealings were intertwined. After a recess for deliberation, the board denied the motion to dismiss, and the hearing moved into the defense case. The first defense witness was Sharon Navas, executive director of the Equity and Education Coalition (EEC). Navas testified that she met Simmons in 2018, later hired her, and took steps to separate Simmons’s legislative duties from her work for EEC. She said Simmons was never paid for lobbying or legislative acts, that her compensation came from unrestricted funds, and that the organization used written ethics-compliance language and a formal scope of work. Navas also described the proviso-funded dashboard project involving Anthony Powers and Chris Stanley, testifying that Simmons was not involved in the project’s day-to-day work, did not attend the meetings about the dispute, and was not part of the alleged contract disagreement. On cross-examination, staff focused on the contract documents, the dashboard work, and whether the scope of work matched the parties’ understanding. Tara Simmons then testified in her own defense. She described her background, legislative career, disability accommodations, and extensive efforts to seek ethics guidance from House counsel and board-related materials before taking outside employment or supporting provisos. She said she relied on prior ethics advice when separating her legislative role from outside work and when seeking provisos for AEJG and EEC. Simmons also addressed her relationship with Anthony Powers, describing it as a friendship rooted in criminal justice reform work and prior collaboration. The hearing was still in the middle of Simmons’s direct testimony when the transcript excerpt ended, with no final ruling on the merits or disposition of the allegations.

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• SB 929 by Johnson relates to certain deadlines and other timing factors affecting mechanics, contractors
• We have not passed one single legislative priority that the voters who elected the vast majority of this
• I don't even think we've voted on a single one of them, those priorities.
• SB 929 by Johnson relates to certain deadlines and other timing factors affecting mechanics, contractors
• State and county sources for certain state prosecutors. The chair recognizes Mr.

Bills: HJR99, HB1399, HB1400, HB 1094, HB365, HB 1109, HB647, HCR35, SB14, HB 12, HB1522, HB422, HB675, HB204, HB748, HB912, HJR99, HB1399, HB1400, HB 1094, HB365, HB 1109, HB647, HCR35, HCR123, HCR124, HR57, HR87, HR111, HR228, HR230, HR322, HR624, HR625, HR626, HR627, HR628, HR630, HR631, HR634, HR635, HR636, HR637, HR638, HR639, HR640, HR645, HR646, HR648, HR649, HR651, HR652, HR653, HR654, HR664, HR665, HR668, HR675, HR676, HR678, HR679, HR680, HR683, HR686, HR688, HR689, HR694, HR695, HR697, HR698, HR699, HR472, HR622, HR632, HR633, HR643, HR655, HR657, HR660, HR661, HR662, HR663, HR667, HR670, HR674, HR681, HR682, HR696

Keywords: animal feed, tax exemption, ad valorem taxation, retail, constitutional amendment, retail sale, tangible personal property, Texas tax code, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption, regulation, deceased transportation, HB 365

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• Even in my district, which is urban Miami-Dade County, we do have a lot of sources of these renewable
• Anytime a contractor said, I need additional time... I've lived these issues on many such projects.
• Anytime a contractor said, I need additional time...
• Anytime a contractor said, I need additional time or I need additional compensation to complete the work
• So having a single agency would be, I think, extremely important and beneficial to the process.

Summary: The Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee heard several transportation and infrastructure bills. HB 1239, Energy Infrastructure Investment, would let the Public Service Commission create a mechanism for utilities to recover costs for renewable natural gas infrastructure; supporters said it could diversify energy supply and help agriculture, while members raised concerns about consumer rates and asked whether savings from RIN credits should be passed to customers. The bill drew supportive public testimony and was reported favorably after debate, with members noting the PSC would set costs and that the sponsor was open to further discussion on consumer protections. The committee then took up HB 313, which exempts Purple Heart recipients from paying Florida tolls. With no questions or opposition, it passed unanimously. The committee also considered HB 567, a broad transportation omnibus/strike-all bill covering EV tax revenue for roads, airport and MPO changes, workforce funding, traffic signal modernization, speed limits, and a pilot to streamline airport permitting. A major amendment added utility right-of-way notice, response, and incentive/penalty provisions, and another amendment authorized local governments to set age and ID rules for e-bikes, scooters, and other micromobility devices after testimony about a fatal crash. The bill was reported favorably after extensive debate and public testimony from transportation and utility stakeholders. HB 112, dealing with municipal sewer collection systems, would allow cities to use sewer revenues to expand wastewater infrastructure. Sponsors said it was aimed at helping cities like Hollywood reduce septic use and improve water quality; testimony supported the measure as a way to unlock funding for sewer expansion, and the bill passed unanimously. The committee also approved HB 7009, preserving public records and meeting exemptions for 911 and public safety radio communications systems and expanding them to next-generation 911. Finally, PCS for HB 1397, a large transportation package addressing airport, seaport, spaceport, and workforce issues, was amended and passed 14-1 after questions about federal testing notifications, removal of certain business preference language, and a provision redirecting some transit funds to highway projects if not timely used.

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• These are employees of the M&O, the contractor, which just happens to be Simcoe right now.
• It's mostly through DOE because DOE is the manager of the facilities, regardless of all the sources.
• And it seems to me that there seems to be a big concern about the source of the water, where it comes
• They are specific to the source. So you have to set up standards for given sources.
• We've had climate bills proposed like every single year. They die because they're not perfect.