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• and results to the communities and the public that depend on a sound, well-balanced transportation network
• Thriving communities depend on safe, reliable, and resilient transportation networks.
• It is literally the lifeblood of many of these cities and towns for their transportation networks.
• A reliable, efficient, accessible transportation network system is foundational to everything that we
• Implementing dynamic road pricing, looking at what transportation network company fees are, delivery

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 4987, the administration’s transportation bond bill centered on Chapter 90 roadway funding and related capital programs. Administration officials described the bill as a roughly $5.5 billion package that would continue $300 million per year for Chapter 90 over four years, with part of the funding distributed by the traditional formula and an additional $100 million based solely on road miles to better support rural and smaller communities. They also highlighted authorizations for municipal pavement work, Shared Streets and Spaces grants, accelerated bridge and pavement repairs, MBTA rail modernization and reliability, housing-related transportation improvements, and a new DCR-focused PRISM program for parkways and related infrastructure. Officials emphasized that the bill is financed through the Commonwealth Transportation Fund and Fair Share revenues, and said it would help municipalities plan more predictably, speed project delivery, and support housing, safety, and climate goals. Committee members and witnesses discussed the bill’s broader scope beyond traditional Chapter 90, especially the $200 million for transportation projects that support housing development and the $200 million for MBTA modernization and rail reliability. Members asked about the rationale for a four-year authorization amid fiscal uncertainty, federal funding volatility, and the status of commuter rail electrification. Administration officials responded that the capital authorization is backed by dedicated transportation revenues rather than the operating budget, and said multi-year certainty helps cities and towns make better long-term repair decisions. They also said the MBTA’s rail modernization funds would support locomotive procurements, including battery-electric and Tier 4 diesel locomotives, as part of a longer-term regional rail and electrification strategy. Municipal officials and regional advocates strongly supported the bill. The Massachusetts Municipal Association, along with town and city officials from Sherborn, Conway, and Yarmouth, said the increased Chapter 90 funding and road-mile-based distribution are especially important for small and rural communities with limited local revenue capacity, and that multi-year funding would let them bundle projects, bid at better prices, and address backlogs more proactively. A Better City and MAPC also supported the bill but urged the committee to treat it like a traditional bond bill by adding policy provisions and considering new transportation revenue tools, such as TNC fee changes, road pricing, parking taxes, and other mechanisms. The committee took no vote during the hearing and adjourned after testimony concluded.

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Bills: SB294, HB296, HB300, SB269

Keywords: public officers, bonding, risk management, notification, delinquency, consumer protection, rental home, marketplace guarantees, insurance, commissioner of insurance, healthcare, breast cancer screening, insurance coverage, deductible, copayment, emergency medical services, ambulance reimbursement, health care insurers, balance billing, provider networks

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• A lot of work remains for our region to complete a regional transit network that meets our growing needs
• A lot of work remains for our region to complete a regional transit network that meets our growing needs
• A lot of work remains for our region to complete a regional transit network that meets our growing needs

Keywords: 1183, house

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Keywords: 958, all

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Keywords: 910, house, all

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• prevent a lapse in funding and to ensure continued statewide services until the Oklahoma Pregnancy Care Network
• Is the Oklahoma Pregnancy Care Network a state agency? No, it is a pass-through.
• Is the Oklahoma Pregnancy Care Network a 501(c)(3), and do they access private dollars?
• Maybe have some more information on that, but there are a lot of public-private partnerships in this

Bills: HB2786, HB2787, HB2786, HB2787

Keywords: mental health, substance abuse, appropriation, state funding, emergency declaration, healthcare, State Department of Health, childbirth program, emergency funding, 914, all

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• We don't want any bad information out of here.
• We don't want any bad information out of here.
• We don't want any bad information out of here.
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Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The meeting was a PFAS-focused hearing of the Capital Investment Committee, with members informally discussing the scale of PFAS cleanup costs, possible Minnesota-made removal technology, and even committee birthday treats before the testimony began. No formal votes or motions were taken in the portion provided. The chair also noted the committee was waiting on a computer/cable issue before starting the presentation. The main testimony came from Sandy Wyn, co-chair of the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network, who described how PFAS contamination affected her Michigan community. She recounted that her private well tested at extremely high PFAS levels after a state visit, linked the contamination to Wolverine Worldwide’s historic dumping practices, and said the pollution spread through groundwater and municipal systems. She emphasized that PFAS are widespread in consumer products, firefighting foam, wastewater biosolids, and agriculture, and argued that the chemicals’ persistence makes them difficult to manage once released. Wyn said PFAS exposure is associated with health problems including cholesterol issues, liver and thyroid damage, kidney cancer, low birth weight, and reduced vaccine response in children. She told members she had her own blood tested, later developed thyroid cancer, and said a local child had very high PFAS levels and vaccine complications. Members asked for supporting studies, and she referenced the C8 study and other research. She urged stronger product restrictions, labeling, blood and water testing support, caution around biosolids, and continued efforts to reduce PFAS use, while acknowledging some limited uses may still be necessary in critical applications like military firefighting foam or medical devices.

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• requests to protect the license holder's personal contact information.
• ensure a centralized uptake of information. a database of governmental contact points for public information
• . this information in a publicly accessible online database.
• of Information Hotline.
• And it will help to share information between states.

Bills: HB111

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• And Representative, I appreciate the information. I do have a couple of questions.
• When we were trying to get out all the information that was going on at that time related to health issues
• We just received information last week from the department that the money was actually in contracts.
• Dana Gray, Executive Director of Desert State's Physical Therapy Network, said the network represents
• She said network clinics continue to face recruitment and retention challenges, and there are more patients

Keywords: 996, all

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• There's written information given that you have to do by the law. given to the patient and even still
• Currently, some EMS providers, especially those out of network, may charge patients exorbitant rates
• And they can review all of the information surrounding that patient's care, including how they presented
• Medicare Advantage is, um has networks and in rural Texas, often, you know, networks are patchy.
• So, but with Meigap plans, there are no networks.

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• >> You're you're recognized and it's just for their personal information.
• to make a well informed decision.
• The exemption is necessary to protect protect proprietary business information.
• information.
• Certain personal information information received from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Elizabeth Cleveland, co-founder of Fusion Center Network, a telehealth diagnostic clinic that will serve
• Elizabeth Cleveland, co-founder of Fusion Center Network, a telehealth diagnostic clinic that will serve
• Elizabeth Cleveland, co-founder of Fusion Center Network, a telehealth diagnostic clinic that will serve
• Elizabeth Cleveland, co-founder of Fusion Center Network, a telehealth diagnostic clinic that will serve
• I introduced the Protecting Agricultural Borrower Information Act to safeguard the financial information

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, September 8, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• For the Texas Poison Center network, they're all Doing that for the Texas Poison Center network.
• On the deck is my contact information.
• Access to that information.
• Network.
• Perinatal Psychiatry Access Network.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• the network that we support.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But we're happy to provide that information later.
• I'll admit I know the least about this one, but know how to get you all more information.
• This design study is going to give us information to look at both locations.
• We do have that network through the neighborhood.
• We do have that network through the neighborhood.

Summary: The Joint Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs heard presentations on several military and veterans-related topics. Dr. Dan Calvert briefed the committee on the JBLM Sentinel Landscape Partnership, explaining its voluntary conservation work to reduce encroachment around the base by protecting prairie habitat, supporting agriculture, and managing sensitive species. He described REPI funding, recent and proposed projects, and possible policy support such as state designation, dedicated funding, management endowments, prescribed fire flexibility, and water-right transfer tools. Members asked about seed sourcing, the distinction between natural-resource encroachment and development-related encroachment, and the impact of federal REPI staffing cuts. David Puente of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs updated the committee on plans for a new state veterans cemetery in the Tri-Cities area and a replacement Spokane Veterans Home. He said the cemetery project has two candidate sites near Richland/West Richland, with pre-design funded by the legislature and a future request expected for land purchase and construction; he also noted the current cemetery funding source is limited and would not support a second cemetery without additional state operating funds. On the Spokane home, he described the current facility’s limitations and said the replacement would be a 120-bed, small-house model on a larger site, with the VA expected to cover 65% of construction costs if the state provides the match. He also reviewed agency budget reductions, including vacant positions, reduced outreach, cuts to counseling and wellness funding, and reduced support for veterans service organizations. Blue Star Families’ Puget Sound chapter also presented on its programs for military-connected families, including Coffee Connects, a children’s book club, outdoor programming, career support, and Blue Star Welcome Week. The group said it is expanding beyond the South Sound and is using local outposts and online networks to reach more families, while also helping with food insecurity through grocery gift cards and partnerships with local nonprofits. Committee members discussed the need to expand the organization statewide and the ongoing food-security challenges facing military families. During the final discussion on potential legislation, members raised ideas including restoring Washington National Guard retention efforts, expanding E-CAP eligibility to military families, revisiting the composition of the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee, and addressing veterans’ preference issues for service members who have not yet received a DD-214. The committee did not take any formal votes or actions, but members and presenters discussed future policy and budget requests, and the chairs thanked the presenters and staff before adjourning.

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• Is there any other further Information.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We're seeing really a rise in fatal and serious injury crashes across the network.
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• The presence of pedestrians and bikes on our network is much greater than again in a suburban community
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• Engineering system and we're going to utilize that best information that's out there.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And really, they're sort of the network element of that. And so they have an amazing network.
• Their network is amazing and their passion for those rehabilitated programs.
• And thank you for just all your answers and the information you've shared with us.
• are, in some of the gaps that you have seen between reentry and also kind of the community services network
• Thanks for the information.

Summary: The Senate Rules Committee met with quorum and first considered several governor’s appointments not required to appear. The committee voted to advance Olivia May Assuncion to the Commission on Disability Access, William Adams to the California Exposition and State Fair Board of Directors, and two California Law Revision Commission appointments: Anacubas and David Hubner, with the latter two receiving split votes but still moving forward. The committee also approved the reference of bills to committees and later, by unanimous add-on votes, approved floor acknowledgments and the remaining appointments on the agenda. The main hearing was on Brian Bishop’s appointment as Director of the Division of Adult Parole Operations at CDCR. Bishop described his law enforcement and Marine Corps background and said his focus would be balancing public safety, accountability, rehabilitation, and staff well-being. Senators asked about risk assessment for higher-risk parolees, GPS monitoring, coordination with local law enforcement, victim protections, out-of-county placement, supervision of unhoused parolees, and oversight of private reentry/housing contractors. Bishop said DAPO uses data-driven supervision, risk tools, compliance sweeps with local agencies, exclusion zones for victims, and contract monitoring through invoices, site visits, and utilization reviews. Public testimony supported Bishop’s confirmation, including from reentry providers and advocacy groups. The committee then voted 5-0 to advance his appointment to the full Senate for confirmation. The committee also heard from Sarah Larson, appointed Director of the Division of Facilities Management and Construction at CDCR. Larson discussed aligning the prison footprint with a declining population, addressing aging infrastructure and heat issues through cooling pilots, and using projects like the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center as a model for safer, more healing facilities. Senators asked about prison closures, cold shutdown status, disaster planning, water and utility issues, and how to manage closed or deactivated facilities. Larson said closed facilities are maintained minimally, reactivation would be costly, and the department is exploring more holistic infrastructure planning. Public witnesses from criminal justice and reentry organizations strongly supported her, and the committee voted 5-0 to advance her appointment to the full Senate.

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• And really, they're sort of the network element of that. And so they have an amazing network.
• have maybe a placement that's very difficult to find a home for or find a program for, they Their network
• And thank you for just all your answers and the information you've shared with us.
• are, in some of the gaps that you have seen between reentry and also kind of the community services network
• Thanks for the information.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Regulatory certainty informs a big portion of our credit ratings.
• and include meaningful guardrails for any confidential business information that is... ...information
• for any confidential business information that is requested.
• And this committee has spent a lot of time in information hearings on this subject.
• Rural Justice Director for the Central California Environmental Justice Network.

Summary: The committee first heard SB 804, the Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act, from Senator Arreguín. He said the bill would designate the State Fire Marshal as the safety regulator for intrastate hydrogen pipelines and require hydrogen-specific standards, while not mandating any pipeline construction or bypassing environmental review. Supporters included labor groups, utility employees, and the City of Burbank, while Air Products opposed unless amended, citing concerns about the bill’s specificity, fee structure, and the need for a hydrogen-specific rulemaking process. The committee discussed safety, fees, and regulatory certainty, and later passed SB 804 on a 9-0 vote to Emergency Management with commitment to take amendments. The committee then took up SB 905 by Senator Becker, aimed at reducing electricity rates by changing utility incentives. The bill would tie part of executive compensation to keeping rates below inflation, require more performance metrics, and allow the CPUC to consider lower returns on equity for certain lower-risk investments and alternative financing options. Support came from consumer, environmental, agricultural, and large energy user groups, while Southern California Edison, CalChamber, PG&E, and utility labor groups raised concerns that the bill could reduce investment, create regulatory uncertainty, and raise borrowing costs. After extensive discussion about utility affordability, wildfire costs, and capital markets, the committee passed SB 905 on a 7-1 vote to Appropriations. SB 913, also by Senator Becker, would create a clearer pathway for distributed energy resources such as batteries and smart thermostats to participate in the resource adequacy market and compete with utility-scale resources. Supporters said the bill would better use existing grid capacity, lower costs, and build on the state’s Demand Side Grid Support Program; PG&E opposed unless amended, saying the use case was not yet proven and was already being addressed in other rulemakings. After the committee accepted amendments, one opposition group moved to neutral and another said it might do so after reviewing the changes. The bill passed 8-0 to Appropriations and was placed on call. Several other measures were heard and advanced, including SB 1196 on faster utility hookups for small energization projects such as ADUs and EV chargers, SB 931 reauthorizing the Diablo Canyon Essential Services Mitigation Fund through 2028, SB 1158 reducing the frequency of joint reliability assessments from quarterly to twice yearly, and SB 1245 directing further study of California’s gasoline market and potential use of non-CARBOB fuel during supply disruptions. SB 1196 and SB 931 both passed with broad support and no opposition after amendments, SB 1158 passed without testimony, and SB 1245 drew strong support from consumer and environmental advocates but opposition from fuel industry and business groups concerned about costs, confidentiality, and fuel standards.