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• thoughts about the future of vertical lift, especially with the new vertical lift that the Army is purchasing
• As you work to address recruiting more broadly, what strategies will you pursue to increase the pool

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• I have the same issue that Chief Kidd talked about with purchasing items, getting materials very quickly
• and having the ability to purchase what I need.
• I understand that we purchased two additional machines with capability. to shorten the period of time
• And I'm just half of his—it's impossible for us to clean that pool.
• The agencies purchase equipment tailored solely to their local systems due to budget constraints.

Keywords: flooding, emergency response, communication systems, first responders, disaster management, Texas Water Development Board, regional planning, public safety

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on discussions around the recent floods in Texas, specifically addressing emergency preparedness, response coordination, and recovery efforts. Officials from various agencies provided testimonies on the challenges faced during the emergency, including issues with communication systems among first responders. Notably, the need for improved inter-agency communication and technology integration was emphasized, with recommendations for establishing regional communications units for better coordination during disasters. The audience included local government representatives and emergency management partners, who shared insights and experiences from the recent flooding events.

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• And this loss of funds would undermine New Hampshire's universal purchase vaccine program, which will
• would undermine New Hampshire's funds would undermine New Hampshire's universal<00:34:38.320> purchase
• If we lost that grant, that purchasing.
• purchase program. purchase program.
• neighborhood and they were car pooling neighborhood and they were car pooling together<03:19:35.359

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The Lily reflection pool, featuring the historical Victorian water platters, which first appeared in
• The Lily reflection pool, featuring the historical Victorian water platters, which first appeared in
• The Lily reflection pool, featuring the historical Victorian water platters, which first appeared in
• The Lily reflection pool, featuring the historical Victorian water platters, which first appeared in
• The Lily reflection pool, featuring the historical Victorian water platters, which first appeared in

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And then the completion pool itself, which under this is all direct completions. That's...
• Because right now that incentive pool is 13.5%.
• from 13.5% to whatever. additional factors to increase that incentive pool from 13.5% to whatever, so
• So the total of the incentive pool is the $80 million. Didn't change anything tied to that.
• Bongiorno: in the model that you created for the research incentive pool, does that reflect?

Keywords: 908, all

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• So, as Director Bach stated, there will be an impact to the pool.
• We call it the state self-insurance pool, or SSIP for short.
• The amount of times that the local government liability pool has hit the caps is that he can give you
• I'm the executive director of the Local Government Liability Pool, commonly known as LGLP.
• pool.

Bills: HB0068, HB0062, HB0127, HB0109

Keywords: veterans, property tax exemption, disabled, service-connected disability, Wyoming, governmental claims, liability limits, inflation adjustment, public safety, local government insurance, HB0127, recreation mill levy, recreational facilities, public recreation, mill levy, property tax, local tax, county commissioners, school district levy, voter approval

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• It's collecting a general tax from a broad population and putting that tax into a general pool, and then
• using that pool of resources to provide services.
• When we do use water, it is purchased from the City of Cheyenne.
• When we do use water, it is purchased from the City of Cheyenne.
• Um, which again swimming pools of water.

Keywords: 916, all

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• that appointment must come from a pool that appointment must come from a pool of<00:58:10.960>
• ,<01:01:46.120> you<01:01:46.200> know, about having a wider pool, you know, about
• having a wider pool, you know, restricting<01:01:47.040> the<01:01:47.120> governor<01:
• <01:01:55.600> of But um you know, having a wider pool of But um you know, having a wider
• With us that he may not consider race or limit the pool of qualified applicants for appointments.

Bills: HF1323, HF4266, HF4413, HF3101, HF4572, HF4698, HF3650, HF2634

Keywords: undocumented, financial aid, state policy, higher education, noncitizen eligibility, state grants, college affordability, Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State Grant, need analysis, expected family contribution, student aid, grant formula, living and miscellaneous expense allowance, dependent student, independent student, parental contribution, student contribution, surplus appropriation, biennium

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• It is indisputable that Oklahoma DHS is well aware of the hazard associated with the pool.
• The pool should have been removed. A suitably protective fence should have been placed around it.
• example where a two-year-old girl is left unattended by her parents and drowns in the family swimming pool
• It is indisputable that Oklahoma GHS is well aware of the hazard associated with the pool.
• The pool should have been removed a suitably protective fence should have been placed around it.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee met to review Department of Child Safety reforms developed after oversight hearings on the deaths of Emily Pike, Zariah Dodd, and Rebecca Baptiste. Members described a stakeholder process involving tribes, DCS, law enforcement, county attorneys, schools, and advocates that produced several bills already moving through the Legislature or signed by the governor. Those measures include SB 1125 on tribal-DCS information sharing, a bill requiring schools to provide records to DCS in investigations, a duty-to-report bill requiring direct knowledge, a hotline bill allowing DCS to consider 90 days of prior reports and route repeat cases to more experienced staff, a bill allowing attorneys to share more safety information with judges, and a requirement for advanced forensic interviews within 72 hours in sexual abuse cases. The chair emphasized that reforms are needed across DCS, the courts, and attorneys, and that the San Carlos Tribe’s letter would be entered into the record. DCS Director Catherine Patak presented 2025 agency data, saying the hotline received nearly 160,000 calls and 43,000 cases were investigated, while the out-of-home care population stayed relatively steady at just over 7,000 children. She reported 3,000 reunifications, 1,300 adoptions, 800 guardianships, 1,100 young adults receiving transition services, 534 new foster homes licensed, a 50% reimbursement increase for older youth caregivers, a 40% drop in youth missing from care since September 2024, and a 30% reduction in fatalities of children in care since 2024. She also discussed the annual fatality review process, noting 123 alleged fatality or near-fatality reports in the review period, 52 with prior DCS involvement, and systemic themes such as support for teens with complex needs, collaboration with law enforcement and the courts, and better staff support. Patak answered questions about group-home notification rules, saying DCS is updating rules to remove “runaway” and “AWOL” and use “missing” consistently, while also considering a statute change for the timing of notifications. She said about 300 children in care are there because of behavioral issues after adoption, and members raised concerns about insufficient behavioral health services for adopted children and the need for better training and support in group homes. Senators also asked about placement practices for sexually abused children and whether staff gender matching is considered; Patak said she was not aware of a specific requirement and would look into it. The committee then heard from Malcolm Hightower of Casey Family Programs, who said Arizona is generally near the national average on child welfare measures, does better than average on kin placements, but has a higher-than-average share of children in congregate care and slightly lower permanency within two years. He noted Arizona’s safety outcomes are roughly in line with national rates and urged continued cross-branch collaboration and timely information sharing. A final presentation from KC Melsick of Collaborative Safety focused on the agency’s systemic critical incident review model. He argued that child welfare and other public systems should move away from blame-focused responses after tragedies and toward a “safety culture” that examines system factors, near misses, and decision-making. He said Arizona has used this approach since 2016, with reported improvements including reduced turnover, and that the model is similar to after-action reviews used in the military and root-cause analysis in healthcare. Members discussed applying the same approach more broadly across state agencies. The committee ended with expressions of appreciation for the bill sponsors, DCS staff, tribal partners, and ongoing work, and adjourned with plans to continue the reforms in the interim and next session.

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• public projects pay their fair share, ensuring that the state continues to have a plentiful and skilled pool
• The state continues to have a plentiful and skilled pool of workers to draw on for future projects.
• At the same time, it creates a greater pool of participants who really should have been paying all along
• But at the same time, it creates a greater pool of participants who really should have been paying all
• What we're doing is trying to create a pool, a sustainable workforce, so that we have a pipeline.

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The House Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee met with a quorum and first addressed a point of order over whether HB 270 could be heard after being taken up earlier in the Transportation Committee. The chair ruled the bill could proceed because it was assigned to this committee and had been properly noticed. The committee then heard HB 280, which would create a three-year pilot program to support paid student internships through grants administered by the Department of Workforce Solutions. Supporters said the bill would help fund internships, mentoring, and transportation, and could improve workforce development, graduation outcomes, and pathways into apprenticeships or higher education. Members asked about administrative costs, student selection, rural and tribal access, payment mechanisms, and whether public entities, land grants, and dual credit could be included. The bill sponsor and witnesses said the program would likely serve about 100 students, use a sliding-scale matching model, and allow local flexibility in program design. The committee voted due pass on HB 280. The committee then heard House Memorial 46, honoring the Hurley family and especially Major General Patrick Hurley and his son Wilson Hurley for military service and artistic contributions in New Mexico. The memorial was presented as a tribute to a family of heroes, and members expressed support. The committee voted due pass on the memorial. Finally, the committee heard HB 270, which would amend the Public Works Apprentice and Training Act to require contributions to apprenticeship and training programs on most public works projects, including road and utility work, while exempting trades without approved programs. Sponsors said the bill would close loopholes, broaden participation, and strengthen the workforce pipeline. Opposition came from asphalt, contractor, and utility groups, which argued the bill would raise costs, duplicate existing training programs, and create access problems for nonunion and geographically distant contractors. Supporters from mechanical contractors, building trades, and labor groups said the bill would improve workforce development and keep training dollars in New Mexico. After debate over the earlier Transportation Committee action and the bill’s cost impacts, the committee voted due pass on HB 270 by a 5-3 roll call.

Transcript Highlights:

• In order to receive the upfront exemption, a purchaser is required to fill out Form ST3, Certificate
• As with the solar energy system exemption, a purchaser is required to fill out Form ST3, Certificate
• <00:52:54.079> is the upfront exemption, a purchaser is the upfront exemption, a purchaser
• <00:53:47.680> is energy system exemption, a purchaser is energy system exemption, a purchaser
• exist when they're purchasing something? exist when they're purchasing something?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <02:15:45.280> or fishing or competing in tractor pools or fishing or competing in tractor
• pools or spending<02:15:45.760> time<02:15:45.920> with<02:15:46.079> his<02:15
• creation of a VA service purchase creation of a VA service purchase program<04:44:44.718> or<
• veterans affairs service purchase veterans affairs service purchase program<04:57:16.638> or<
• Instead of solving the problem, VA chose to purchase the entire loan, which on average is $321,000.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, May 19, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We want money to purchase this land.
• and said can we purchase we want money<00:12:25.160> to<00:12:25.360> purchase<00:12:25.760
• > this money to purchase this money to purchase this land<00:12:28.120> so<00:12:28.279
• It broadens the pool of developers.
• It would be to purchase the parking garage and the commercial space.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• <00:13:44.720> And<00:13:44.880> Chair care pool payment program.
• And Chair care pool payment program.
• Sections three and 18 modify requirements for spa pools at certain rental properties.
• It establishes a rural EMS uncompensated care pool payment program at the Office of EMS.
• pool payment program at<00:30:55.679> the<00:30:55.840> office<00:30:56.080> of

Bills: HF2435

Keywords: healthcare, dementia services, public health funding, opioid prevention, women's health, community health boards, mental health, 1183, house

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• <00:49:16.319> and permits as well as um pooling and permits as well as um pooling and spacing
• <01:05:47.319> uh into spacing units and and pooling uh into spacing units and and pooling
• He said that then you get into the spacing unit and ultimately into putting together a pooling order
• 01:07:25.599> you<01:07:26.160> understand<01:07:27.079> the<01:07:27.319> pool
• order as to who would together a pooling order as to who would be<01:07:56.880> in<01:07:57.160

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard several Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund requests and laid them over for possible inclusion. Senate File 673 sought $795,000 to help replace or refurbish the structurally unsound Marshall bandshell. Senator Gary Dames, Marshall Mayor Bob Burns, and Parks and Recreation Superintendent Preston Stenard described the bandshell as an iconic community venue used for concerts and arts events, noting prior repairs in 2004, a 2001 structural report, and the need for full replacement due to settlement and deterioration near the Redwood River. They said the project has local support and a local funding commitment for the remaining costs. Senate File 627 requested $850,000 for the Olmsted County Historical Society to continue rehabilitation of the George Stoppel Farmstead. Senator Liz Balden, Dr. Mark Warner, and Commissioner Sanum said the site includes three National Register buildings and preserves immigration and agricultural history in southeast Minnesota. They reported that $1.1 million had already been raised and that prior Legacy funding helped stabilize one structure, but additional work is needed on the bank barn and Stoppel house to complete restoration and improve accessibility. Senate File 822 proposed $65,000 in fiscal year 2026 for the Minnesota State Band to provide free public performances across Minnesota. Testifier Craig Allen said the volunteer band, formed in 1898, uses the funding to travel to small towns and schools, including outreach to students and veterans. Conductor Keith Leuty emphasized the educational value of school visits and upcoming concerts in Moose Lake, Grand Rapids, and Cloquet, including a performance at Fond du Lac Ojibwe School. Members expressed support, and the bill was also laid over. The committee then began hearing Senate File 575, which would appropriate $3.8 million for the Grand Rapids Old Central School renovation. Senator Iorn, city councilor Rick Blake, and City Administrator Tom Pagel described the 1895 building as a historic and arts-centered community landmark with artist residencies, galleries, concerts, and other public uses. They said the building needs major repairs, including a new roof, structural truss work, HVAC replacement, and ADA and elevator upgrades, and they were in the middle of detailing those needs when the transcript ended.

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• We've had some very interesting discussions in that if someone chooses, you've got two pools of people
• But as it relates to return to work, there are two pools of employees.
• But as it relates to return to work, there are two pools of employees.
• <00:23:54.559> There there are two pools of employees.
• There there are two pools of employees.

Keywords: Finance - Room 216, 2 February, 2026; 3:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first heard a bill concerning tax increment financing (TIFs). The sponsor explained that the measure would not change the existing financing structure, but would add an optional arrangement cities could negotiate with developers: a revenue bond guaranteed by taxes generated from the development. The goal was to let developers guarantee the bond and access funds sooner on the front end of a project rather than waiting to see whether tax revenues meet projections. After no questions, the committee adopted a motion that the title was sufficient and reported the bill out do pass as a committee substitute. The next bill, Senate Bill 2873, came from the Department of Revenue and dealt with enforcement of the state’s vape registry law. The sponsor said the bill fills a gap left by prior legislation by creating a statutory forfeiture process for seized products valued at $20,000 or less, including notice, a right to contest, and rules for disposition of forfeited property. The committee then moved the bill title sufficient and do pass, and it was reported out. Senate Bill 2894 addressed local improvement projects funded in 2021 through 2024 that had not been executed or had unspent money remaining. The bill would require return of certain funds after a memorandum of understanding was not signed or after three years with unspent balances, require remittance of unspent interest, allow withholding of some city diversion or state aid road funds for noncompliance, and require periodic status reports to the Legislative Budget Office. The sponsor also offered an amendment giving entities 60 days from the bill’s effective date to request a one-time six-month extension; the amendment and the bill both received favorable votes and were reported out. Senate Bill 2910 would require employers in the PERS system to settle the books if a unit of government or other employer terminates participation. Senate Bill 2911 proposed a new return-to-work option for PERS retirees, shortening the separation period from 90 days to 30 days and allowing certain retirees to return to public employment at up to 80% of the stated salary, with employer-paid retirement contributions and possible health insurance support. The sponsor said the bill would exclude elected officials, K-12 superintendents, and IHL/community college administrators, and he discussed the bill’s expected effect on PERS funding with questions from members about actuarial impact and whether the proposal would affect existing retirement rules. Both bills were discussed but the transcript excerpt does not show final committee action on Senate Bill 2911.

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• We would like to purchase the is.
• <03:50:42.160> and year to be inspected upon purchase and year to be inspected upon purchase
• the second year after purchase. the second year after purchase. to<03:50:47.199> provide<
• They heard testimony during purchase.
• until the second year after purchase.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The hearing began with SB 12, which would let certain veterans who already qualify for a disabled veteran license plate use that VA disability determination to obtain a walking disability placard without having to undergo a second physical or submit additional proof. Senator Waters, the prime sponsor, said the bill was prompted by a constituent and would reduce redundant paperwork. Melinda Sims of United Spinal and Leo Pacquin of the State Veterans Advisory Committee both supported the bill, saying veterans already go through an extensive VA certification process and should not have to repeat it for the state. A DMV representative said the department had no known objection and explained that the change would let the placard travel with the veteran in another vehicle. The hearing on SB 12 was then closed. The committee then took up SB 40, which would allow safe boater education certificates to be completed and tested online, rather than requiring an in-person final exam. Representative Coker and Senator Tim Lang described the bill as a cleanup measure to make a COVID-era online process permanent and said it would improve convenience and keep more revenue in New Hampshire. Tom Praol, representing the vendor, said the state lost significant revenue when the online option ended and argued that online proctoring can verify identity and prevent cheating. The New Hampshire Marine Trades Association supported the bill, saying it would help boaters learn New Hampshire-specific laws and keep dollars in-state. The Department of Safety Marine Patrol was neutral: Captain Tim Dunlvy said the current system includes classroom and online coursework followed by an in-person proctored final exam, and he raised concerns about safety, exam integrity, and lower scores in computer-only testing, while noting New Hampshire’s strong boating safety record. Committee members asked about reciprocity, proctoring methods, costs, and crash data, but no vote was taken in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• This was relative to the purchase of hemp-derived CBD. Um, I have an ITL motion.
• Would they be allowed to purchase these products in New Hampshire?
• <00:39:14.400> these would they be allowed to purchase these would they be allowed to purchase
• had perhaps purchased child sexual abuse<01:32:03.840> images.
• Uh, I think it's also important to recognize that I'm kind of fishing in the same pool as every other

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• a human resource officer tell me how it would be most important for us to talk about expanding the pool
• MDE kind of took the lead on that and was able to pass some language to expand the pool for short-call
• You had to be able to pay expanded pool.
• All really great problems to have, but it has created a lower number of subs in our pool.
• To give you an example of what pool.

Bills: HF630, HF1435, HF1607

Keywords: short-call substitute, substitute teacher, substitute teaching license, pilot program, teacher shortage, education workforce, school district, charter school, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, background check, paraprofessional, education support personnel, temporary license, substitute training, retaliation, teacher pay, daily substitute pay, Minnesota education law, education innovation

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• Essentially, it would create a pool.
• And we would, I think, add it to the current directed payment pool to the hospitals.
• So you take that total pool of dollars and split it up.
• <00:43:46.119> of was so you take that that total pool of was so you take that that total
• of money, and one for the critical access hospitals, and they have a separate pool of money.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all