What happened on Saturday, 11 May 2024
SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Senate adopted JRS 56 setting final adjournment/reconvening dates, moved to deliver all passed bills to the governor under Joint Rule 15, appointed a committee to inform the governor it had completed business, and heard remarks from Governor Philip Scott thanking senators and volunteers.
Multnomah County, Oregon
Emergency rent assistance is crucial for preventing homelessness and supporting low-income families amid rising costs.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The House concurred in Senate amendments and a further House proposal of amendment to H.55, a miscellaneous unemployment insurance bill that includes waiver authority for overpayments, a 50% withholding cap, expanded PTSD presumption for certain state employees, firefighter reporting, and a contingent Vermont Baby Bond Trust requiring donations to be implemented.
Multnomah County, Oregon
Federal framework aims to enhance eviction prevention and emergency rent assistance amid rising homelessness challenges.
Nassau Bay City Council, Nassau Bay, Harris County, Texas
A developer holding a specific-use permit for townhomes adjacent to the Hilton has paused construction while the hotel explores expanding into a destination with dining, pool and marina options; the developer’s decision depends on the hotel’s plans and potential infrastructure needs.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Vermont House adopted the committee of conference report on H.883, the FY25 budget, approving the reconciled spending plan and a series of one-time investments including property tax relief and flood recovery funding; members then ordered bills delivered to the governor.
General Interest TVW, Washington
Delegates debated a memorial calling on the U.S. president to ask for a ceasefire in the Israel–Gaza conflict; supporters argued it would protect civilians and journalists, while opponents said the measure was out-of-scope and unlikely to change outcomes. The memorial failed on a division when proponents tallied 11 yes votes but needed a 15-vote majority.
Multnomah County, Oregon
County staff reported a $456.6 million library bond portfolio, added $750,000 to the St. John’s project from contingency/interest, highlighted strong apprenticeship and equity outcomes under the RWEA and described contractor mentorships that paired Fortis Construction with a Gresham small firm.
SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Vermont Senate accepted the committee of conference report on H.883 (the 2025 appropriations bill) by roll call, 24–2, approving a budget that includes one-time property-tax relief, opioid-settlement funding for recovery housing, and a 3% increase for community-based organizations.
Nassau Bay City Council, Nassau Bay, Harris County, Texas
City staff described a gas-turbine pump demonstration on Upper Bay Road intended to keep critical pumps running without grid power up to certain flood levels; officials said the pilot could be expanded to other sites if successful.
BARTLESVILLE, School Districts, Oklahoma
The Bartlesville Public Schools board voted unanimously to approve a $10,249,420 guaranteed maximum price for the Ranch Heights addition and remodel, including a roughly $400,000 contingency; construction is scheduled to begin with site work this summer and a new-addition turnover target of April 10, 2025.
General Interest TVW, Washington
Organizers presented awards including Outstanding Page (Noah Garza), Outstanding Lobbyist (Smaran Malakapali) and Outstanding Delegation (Yelm High School), and Director of Elections Emma Peters announced winners of major offices for the next session.
Multnomah County, Oregon
County staff told commissioners that FY25 emergency rent assistance relies heavily on one‑time funds, that eviction court filings and unmet need remain high, and that the newly launched Medicaid 1115 waiver could add a complementary rent‑related benefit; staff outlined staffing ratios, fraud‑prevention steps and retention outcomes.
Nassau Bay City Council, Nassau Bay, Harris County, Texas
City staff described plans to retrofit about 50 solar LED fixtures along the Founders Park–David Braun Park trail (estimated $800–$1,000 per unit), a planned Knox-box gate for first-responder access, and a community conversation about park cameras after repeated vandalism and misuse of park amenities.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The House adopted Joint Resolution JRS 56 setting a June 17 reconvening for any vetoes, appointed a six‑member committee to inform the governor, heard remarks from Governor Philip B. Scott, and adjourned until June 17, 2024 (or until necessary for vetoes).
General Interest TVW, Washington
Delegates passed a package of measures including a mandatory gluten-free lunch option, expanded driver education in high schools, athletic-trainer funding memorial and a curriculum adjustment for critical race theory; several bills were tabled or postponed and one voting-rights memorial failed to reach the required supermajority.
Nassau Bay City Council, Nassau Bay, Harris County, Texas
Mayor reported Haley Ewell won the recent Nassau Bay seat by five votes after a close early-vote tie; the result is considered final barring any valid military ballots and a formal swearing-in is scheduled for the June 10 council meeting.
General Interest TVW, Washington
At the closing joint session of the 2024 YMCA Youth Legislature, Youth Governor Clyde Carter the third thanked volunteers, honored award recipients and urged delegates to continue civic engagement beyond the program.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The House concurred in the Senate's proposal of amendment to H.121, the Vermont Data Privacy Act, with committee changes that add definitions, adjust the 'dark pattern' language and reset certain health-data exemptions and private-right-of-action timing.
General Interest TVW, Washington
At the eighth-grade YMCA Youth & Government plenary, delegates debated several measures and approved memorials and bills including tougher penalties for sexual misconduct by minors, a memorial on vehicle tinting, mandatory police body cameras, a proposed six-year residency path for immigrants, a lower 0.05 DUI limit, and expanded freedoms for foster youth.