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• Community solar garden program overall Community solar garden program overall um<00:39:26.599><c> I</
• </c> into energy development the community into energy development the community solar<01:00:55.520><
• </c><01:07:18.640><c> solar</c> considerations in the community solar considerations in the community
• </c><01:07:39.480><c> solar</c> Miller and I'm the community solar Miller and I'm the community solar
• </c><01:18:28.199><c> solar</c> mind that the pro the community solar mind that the pro the community

Bills: HF2103, HF2793

Keywords: energy, renewable energy, ammonia, hydrogen, certificate tracking, funding, environment, community solar, energy policy, sustainability, solar garden program, regulation sunset, 1183, house

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• Tribal communities are also tightly linked with our trust beneficiaries.
• Tribal communities send our children to Washington schools, and Washington tribes play a key role in
• of the community as well.
• of the community as well.
• I'm open to answer any questions you may have. ...community as well.

Bills: SB5919, SB5816, SJM8015, HB2737

Keywords: fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, federal response, wildfire protection, community safety, infrastructure, natural resources, commercial shellfish, shellfish fees, Department of Health, biotoxin testing, export certificate

Bills: HB 109, HB 136, HB 694, HB 1201, HB 1716, HB 2071, HB 2216, HB 2358, HB 2807, HB 2886, HCR 78

Keywords: Medicaid, lactation, healthcare, consultation, reimbursement, maternal health, infant care, child welfare, notification, Department of Family and Protective Services, conservatorship, parental rights, legal representation, child placement, doula services, pilot program, medical assistance, mortality rates, child protection, healthcare procedures

Bills: HB 109, HB 136, HB 694, HB 1201, HB 1716, HB 2071, HB 2216, HB 2358, HB 2807, HB 2886, HCR 78

Keywords: Medicaid, lactation, healthcare, consultation, reimbursement, maternal health, infant care, child welfare, notification, Department of Family and Protective Services, conservatorship, parental rights, legal representation, child placement, doula services, pilot program, medical assistance, mortality rates, child protection, healthcare procedures

Bills: HB 109, HB 136, HB 694, HB 1201, HB 1716, HB 2071, HB 2216, HB 2358, HB 2807, HB 2886, HCR 78

Keywords: Medicaid, lactation, healthcare, consultation, reimbursement, maternal health, infant care, child welfare, notification, Department of Family and Protective Services, conservatorship, parental rights, legal representation, child placement, doula services, pilot program, medical assistance, mortality rates, child protection, healthcare procedures

Bills: HR307, SB228

Keywords: expropriation, redevelopment, New Orleans East, blighted properties, task force, urban development, environmental remediation, property rights, community engagement, economic development, 965, house, all

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• They won't buy into a community that has a homeowners association.
• I am a community manager at Emerald Management, and I manage nine communities in greater Seattle.
• I manage nine communities in greater Seattle. I'm testifying in opposition to 2118.
• I've delayed my retirement so I could help communities migrate to Waukawa.
• I'm here today speaking on behalf of the Community Bankers of Washington.

Bills: HB2118, HB2236

Keywords: common interest communities, restrictions, property rights, homeowners association, community governance, housing finance, affordable housing, housing commission, state agency, financial assistance, 904, all

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• To Senator Muir's point, there is a large co-investment and strategic partnership opportunity in front
• And the high-wage jobs that are going to come are going to be for our community.
• , for other states, and that they become the bedroom community for New Mexico.
• The communities are the first to go, "Why didn't you protect us?"
• One data center alone is the equivalent of 2.6 million cars of pollution going into one community.

Bills: SB151, HB8, SB177

Keywords: corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials

Bills: SB151, HB8, SB177

Keywords: corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials

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• This is going to help support local news journalists with the Gallup paper closing those communities,
• And we are now penalizing businesses who are trying to grow to provide for our communities around our
• Chair and Senator, because, you know, we're all tasked with trying to solve issues that our communities
• There's the Sea Valley Community of Hope that is building a 50-unit complex.
• I'm the executive director for the New Mexico Independent Community Colleges.

Bills: SB151, HB8, SB177

Keywords: corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials

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• allows them to partner with private for-profit entities to direct their tax dollars to stay in the community
• But as communities find out the benefits that the program can provide.

Bills: HB3126, HB3177, HB3311, HB3465, HB3786, HB3915, HB4333, HB4476, HB3403

Keywords: education funding, concurrent enrollment, school aid, Oklahoma State Regents, permanent school funds, higher education, revolving fund, court reporters, salaries, legislation, employment compensation, state administration, Oklahoma, community development, infrastructure, economic development, local government, financing, pooled finance, Oklahoma Emission Reduction

Bills: SJR7, SB261

Keywords: property exchange, Santa Fe, real estate, urban development, state-owned property, public safety, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, 996, all

Bills: SJR7, SB261

Keywords: property exchange, Santa Fe, real estate, urban development, state-owned property, public safety, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, 996, all

Bills: SJR7, SB261

Keywords: property exchange, Santa Fe, real estate, urban development, state-owned property, public safety, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, 996, all

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• according to the partnerships they have with a long list of different agencies.
• </c> recommend resources in the community recommend resources in the community according<00:08:04.960
• :06.080><c> have</c> according to the partnerships they have according to the partnerships they have
• So, mahalo. >> Thank you very much. >> Next is Cat Brady for Community Alliance on Prisons.
• It said it has robust community partnerships and will certainly be out there having those conversations

Bills: SB2055, SB2152

Keywords: civil rights, helpline, investigator, data analysis, Aloha United Way, reporting, confidentiality, community support, mandatory retirement, Hawaii Constitution, judiciary, justices, judges, 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard SB 2055, which would create a Civil Rights Commission helpline for reports of harms from federal deployments in Hawaii and require annual reporting and a public hearing. The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission supported the concept but said the bill should be broadened to cover civil rights and human rights violations more generally, and recommended using existing 211/Aloha United Way infrastructure. Testimony was largely in support, with a few opponents. Members focused on whether the proposed line was really a 24-hour legal hotline or a reporting/referral mechanism, what jurisdiction the commission would have over federal employees, and the estimated costs. The committee chair indicated the bill would move forward with amendments, including adopting HCRC recommendations and adding appropriations for Aloha United Way, database/website development, and staffing. The committee then heard SB 2152, a proposed constitutional amendment to raise the mandatory retirement age for state judges and justices from 70 to 75. Judge Robert D.S. Kim, the Office of the Public Defender, Earthjustice, Community Alliance on Prisons, the State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers, United Public Workers, the League of Women Voters, ILWU Local 142, CARES, and others testified in support, arguing that experienced judges improve stability, reduce vacancies, and preserve institutional knowledge. Opponents or skeptical comments were limited, but one member questioned whether the measure was just a temporary fix rather than a broader solution to judicial succession and mentoring. Members also asked about existing retention and fitness safeguards, including Judicial Selection Commission retention hearings and the Commission on Judicial Conduct’s ability to investigate complaints about a judge’s physical or mental ability to serve. The discussion noted that the measure would still leave those processes in place. No final vote on SB 2152 was taken in the portion provided, but the committee appeared to be moving toward decision-making after questions concluded.

Bills: HB101, HB290

Keywords: voter approval, local tax, disaster declaration, tax rate increases, community funding, PFAS, agriculture, criminal offense, pollution, Johnson County, environmental regulation, 1185, senate, all

Bills: HB101, HB290

Keywords: voter approval, local tax, disaster declaration, tax rate increases, community funding, PFAS, agriculture, criminal offense, pollution, Johnson County, environmental regulation, 1185, senate, all

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• And then lastly as we talk about grounding this in meaningful community partnership, I just want to say
• And again, that partnership and deep investment with community organizations that can side by side. side
• Like we have kids that have been broken by our communities and broken by violence in the communities
• So our approach is really one of building a community. A community of kinship.
• , but out in the community.

Bills: HB31, HB3360

Keywords: juvenile justice, community supervision, felony offenses, treatment of children, juvenile facilities, chemical dispensing device, solitary confinement, rehabilitation, criminal proceedings, delinquency, 1184, house, all

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• some of our other pending measures, we are um tackling uh emergency circumstances with uh a lot of community-based
• And at the top of the agenda, we have HB 1870 relating to protected community relocations.
• , we have HB 1870 relating to the agenda, we have HB 1870 relating to protected<00:14:54.640><c> community
• </c><00:14:56.360><c> And</c><00:14:56.520><c> on</c> protected community relocations.
• And on protected community relocations.

Bills: SB2057, SB2109, SB2400, HB1752, SB2599, SB2930

Keywords: immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police

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• 33.480><c> to</c><00:01:33.680><c> 875</c> House Communication numbers 873 to 875 House Communication
• And after careful review of communities.
• Miscellaneous Communication No. 5 from the Honorable Ronald D.
• Sorry, Senator De- [laughter] Senator Kanuha at the Kona Community Aquatic Center.
• But, I just Community Aquatic Center.

Bills: SB2057, SB2109, SB2400, HB1752, SB2599, SB2930

Keywords: immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police