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• Sometimes the jokes land and sometimes they don't. No, no, no. Okay.
• Sometimes the jokes land and sometimes they don't.
• I would have to see if that's on the driver license application.
• It would take off from a landing strip, if you will, but a shorter strip.
• Additionally, the bill requires Without submitting an application for pre-approval to ADOT.

Bills: SB1059, SB1209, SB1273, SB1332, SB1452, SB1456, SB1549, SB1552, SB1818, SB1826, SB1827

Keywords: appropriation, Department of Transportation, right turn lane, traffic improvement, infrastructure funding, nonoperating identification, homeless exemption, veterans, emancipated minors, Arizona Department of Transportation, transportation, infrastructure, pavement rehabilitation, funding, Arizona, SB1332, light rail, light rail expansion, Maricopa County, Phoenix

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• And then just some general cleanup, sovereign lands updates.
• We gave the land. We gave up economic opportunity in North Dakota.
• So you have 77% of our population and only 1% of our land base.
• We'll probably land around eight in that this year.
• And so that's kind of how we landed at this particular number.

Keywords: 908, all

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• So for example, the the land is in.
• for the land, but then we'll get additional property taxes for the land, which we are not now getting
• If we do sell the land, not only do we get the revenue for the land, but we'll get additional property
• . land. land.
• This land appeals is quite expensive.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee worked through several HB 2 budget amendments, focusing first on energy-related transfers and then on judicial funding. For the energy item, members discussed moving remaining money from the renewable energy fund into the general fund for the biennium, with later-year amounts going to the general fund rather than ratepayers. They noted the proposal was based on prior House Bill 111 language, that the exact amount was still being worked out with the Department of Energy, and that some language about “incentive payments” was being removed or clarified. Amendment 1211H was moved and adopted on a 5-4 vote. The committee then considered amendment 1040 on the governor’s scholarship fund, which would eliminate the program and sweep uncommitted funds. Members supporting the program argued it helps New Hampshire students afford in-state college and should be reworked rather than repealed; opponents said the remaining balance was limited and the program should be ended. Amendment 1040 was defeated 4-5. The committee then turned to a judicial council request tied to a Franklin Pierce criminal justice clinic that had previously used ARPA funds. Supporters said the clinic cleared 323 cases in nine months, provided training for future attorneys, and could reduce more expensive assigned-counsel costs by helping the public defender system handle cases more efficiently. The amendment would add $100,000 to the judicial council line for that purpose. There was some confusion over the line item and whether the request should be attributed to the judicial branch or judicial council, which was corrected during discussion. Members also discussed a larger issue: the judicial council’s budget request appeared lower than intended because of a possible clerical error in how prior-year funding was calculated, especially after the last budget combined HB 1 and HB 2 funding. The committee compared the public defender line and assigned counsel line, noting that if public defender funding is cut, more cases would shift to assigned counsel, which is more expensive. No final vote on the judicial council amendment is shown in the excerpt.

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• My point is, if they're going to, if they have no place to land close to the fire.
• And I'm on the wall. land firefighting committee also nationally and regionally.
• I mean, we certainly don't have anybody to land in Canadian in a 20-mile an hour.
• That was done. through the Bureau of Land Management call when needed contract.
• Very few federal or state land agencies own and operate their own fleet.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• of agricultural products or agritourism, owned by the landowner or leaseholder of the agricultural land
• the requirement that the language be implemented by general law, makes a technical change to specify land
• classified as agricultural instead of property classified as agricultural land, and adds that TPP must
• be habitably located or typically present on land classified as agricultural to get the exemption.
• It amends provisions related to forwarding agent applications and the tax collection requirements.

Summary: The Finance and Tax Committee considered several tax-related measures. SB 674, allowing county property appraisers to budget for and pay hiring or retention bonuses with Department of Revenue approval, was supported by property appraisers and reported favorably. C.S. for SJR 318, as amended, would create a tangible personal property exemption for agricultural land used in agricultural production or agritourism; the amendment clarified the property’s location and allowed the Legislature to define conditions, and the resolution was reported favorably with support from Farm Bureau and the Florida Chamber. The committee also advanced C.S. for SB 1664, as amended, which requires locally approved discretionary taxes to be reauthorized by voters when they expire and sets rules for taxes tied to revenue bonds. Local government and tourism-related groups raised concerns about impacts on tourist development taxes, beach funding, transportation surtaxes, and long-term planning, while supporters argued voters should periodically reaffirm taxes; the bill was reported favorably. C.S. for SJR 1510 and its implementing bill, SB 1512, were both amended to sharply narrow a proposed long-term lease property tax exemption to one qualifying property and to single-family homes, mobile homes, and condominiums; counties and cities opposed the measures as tax shifts, but both were reported favorably. The committee then took up SPB 7034, the Senate tax package, which includes permanent sales tax exemptions for certain clothing and bullion, multiple tax holidays, a temporary motor vehicle fee reduction, a property tax study, corporate and insurance tax credit changes, a communications services tax freeze, and other tax provisions, with staff estimating $2.1 billion in total revenue reduction. Testimony included support for studying property taxes and strong opposition to the firearm and ammunition tax holiday from students and advocacy groups, who argued it was unsafe and inappropriate; others urged adding combined reporting or removing tourist development tax changes. After debate, the committee reported the package favorably and also approved a motion to submit it as a committee bill. The meeting ended after Senator Bernard recorded an affirmative vote on tab 5 and the committee adjourned.

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• To be eligible, an applicant must have wage credits of 5.3% of the state's average annual wage.
• We've used kind of novel approaches, you know, telephone outreach to get in touch with applicants.
• And that, again, is good for applicants because it makes it easier for them to do the right thing and
• know again is good for applicants know again is good for applicants because<00:23:07.720> it<
• <00:51:11.799> and about um eligibility of applicants and about um eligibility of applicants

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:09:02.760> these communities that we can land these communities that we can land these
• I don’t know that we have that number on unproductive or fallow land that’s out there as opposed to land
• I don’t know that we have that number on unproductive or fallow land that’s out there as opposed to land
• than it is to go buy new land at $6,000 and $10,000 an acre.
• your land so that you can be productive. your land so that you can be productive.

Keywords: Reuploaded to restore full meeting, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum and adopted a committee substitute for Senate Bill 28, which would create a framework for the $5 million in agricultural economic development funding included in the 2024 budget. Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell testified that the bill is intended to support agriculture-focused economic development, especially processing and further processing projects, by giving the Department of Agriculture tools to identify opportunities, convene partners, and offer incentives. He emphasized the role of the new economic development division in the department and said the effort is meant to complement, not replace, the work of the state Economic Development Cabinet. Shell and several senators described the bill as a rural development tool aimed at helping smaller communities attract projects that fit their scale. He cited examples such as poultry processing, grain and elevator operations, milling, and specialty crop ventures, arguing that local processing can create jobs, strengthen markets for farmers, and keep more value in Kentucky. Senators discussed the need for return-on-investment metrics and clawback provisions for unsuccessful projects, and Shell said the framework includes those concepts. He also said the department is working on opportunities in sustainable aviation fuel, biofuels, and other markets that could bring more acres into production. Members also raised questions about small-farm innovation, raw milk, and direct-to-consumer opportunities. Shell said raw milk testing and related consumer protection issues are more closely tied to the University of Kentucky and the department’s consumer/environmental protection functions than to the bill’s economic development focus, but he said the department can help expand small-farm programs such as Kentucky Proud, Buy Local, KOAP, CAP, food-as-medicine efforts, LFPA, and farm-to-school initiatives. The discussion also turned to beef processing and feedlot development, with Shell saying Kentucky wants a beef processor but first needs to prove it can feed cattle at scale; he said changing conditions in western states could create an opening for Kentucky if it can build the necessary supply chain.

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• 67476 relative to religious use of land 67476 relative to religious use of land and<00:16:36.600
• <00:18:47.120> use having problems with local land use having problems with local land use
• I'm an attorney who practices in the area of land use, particularly the area of land use.
• definite regulations that are applicable definite regulations that are applicable to everyone<00
• want to flag this is primarily a land want to flag this is primarily a land use<00:41:53.200>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• applications.
• <00:45:22.160> mobile solely about uh applications mobile solely about uh applications mobile
• > was<00:45:25.680> uh<00:45:25.839> a applications um before it was uh a applications
• changed back. as stewards of the land. changed back. as stewards of the land.
• Transport of helpful to land owners.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• House Bill 2149 seeks to strengthen private property rights by amending amortization and nonconforming land
• they go through some mathematical schedules to determine how much they'll owe you to, to leave your land
• implications for our communities and makes it more difficult for cities to terminate nonconforming land
• I'm vice, vice president of Land Development for the Howard Hughes Holding Company.
• There are also, uh, issues to the challenge to the landowner who may be developing the land.

Bills: HB24

Keywords: groundwater, conservation, water permits, sustainability, resource management

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• And the online system must allow applicants to file applications, renew registrations, and submit required
• It would be upon a new voter registration application or an application with a change in name, address
• This is where we landed. Senator Smith. Thank you, Mr. President.
• This is where we landed. Senator Smith. Thank you, Mr. President.
• It could be suggestions moving forward on vacant land.

Summary: The Florida Senate convened with a quorum, opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and heard several member introductions recognizing guests, interns, public servants, and a resolution honoring Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza for winning the Heisman Trophy. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar and took up a series of bills, with some measures temporarily postponed and others advanced after brief debate and, in several cases, substitution of House companions for Senate bills. The first major bill passed was CS/CS/HB 355 on health care patient protection, which requires hospitals with emergency departments to have pediatric emergency care policies, training, equipment, and a designated pediatric coordinator; it passed 36-0. The Senate also passed CS/HB 1113 on public records, expanding confidentiality protections for victims and temporarily protecting the name of a law enforcement officer who becomes a victim in the line of duty; it passed 33-4. CS/CS/HB 1085 on local government cybersecurity was amended to place the program under the Florida Digital Service and to adjust grant timing, then passed 37-0. CS/CS/HB 925 on clerks of court passed 38-0 after amendments affecting revenue retention, legal notices, traffic citation distributions, and municipal fee sharing. CS/CS/HB 679 on trademark registration modernization and CS/CS/HB 589 on septic permit timing also passed unanimously. The most extensive debate centered on CS/CS/HB 991 / SB 1334, an elections bill that would use Real ID data to verify citizenship, change voter ID rules, alter candidate qualifying requirements, and revise election administration procedures. Senators offered and debated numerous amendments on documentation fees, senior exemptions, human review versus automated systems, student and retirement-center IDs, and effective dates; most were defeated, though one amendment adding stock-trading disclosure language for candidates was adopted. The bill’s sponsor cited election-crimes reports and specific prosecutions involving non-citizens as justification for the measure, while opponents argued it could disenfranchise eligible voters, especially students and seniors. The transcript ends during continued questioning and debate on that elections bill, before final disposition is shown.

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• and that application is due on May 2nd.
• We're working on that application.
• We resubmitted that application to EPA's Region Six on February 20th, 2025.
• but general, but, but state land as well.
• General Land Office has been helpful in some of these projects too.

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• , and that application is due on May 2nd.
• We're working on that application.
• And so we have several companies that are doing projects not just on private land but state land as well
• The general land office has been helpful in some of these projects.
• Today, some of my members are telling me 80% of their residential and commercial applications... applications

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• An analysis of 37 million mortgage applications submitted between 2018 and 2024 showed that Black borrowers
• An analysis, in fact, of 37 million mortgage applications submitted between 2018 and 2024 showed that
• And your thoughtful and reasonable approach gives me confidence that you will find a good landing spot
• And that's how we were able to get to a place where we could land.
• To a place where we could land.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Members, you remember this bill by Senator Hughes relating to the Applicability of law protecting minors
• So if there's a, if you have a setting on there, um, if that application has a setting process, then
• Yeah, so any of these applications that have parental settings, you'll be able to go in and change them
• real estate and you don't have to be a member of the MLS, particularly a lot of the land guys don't
• Sometimes they put them in the MLS, but lots of those land guys just exclusively use that.

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• Members, you remember this bill by Senator Hughes relating to the applicability of law protecting minors
• So if there’s a setting on there, if that application has a setting process, then the default will need
• Yeah, so any of these applications that have parental settings, you'll be able to... ...go in and change
• Particularly because we do land sales, and so you can be a Lawson's Realtor and transact real estate;
• Particularly, a lot of the land guys don't because they use land.com, and that's where most of the land

Bills: SB1361, SB2105, SB2690, SB2713, SCR38, SB2637, SB2881

Keywords: SB 1361, Texas disaster recovery loan, small business loan, micro-business loan, community development financial institution, CDFI, economic disaster assistance, post-disaster financing, business recovery fund, Texas Economic Development Bank, zero-interest loan, working capital, payroll support, health benefits, job retention, declared disaster, small business relief, microenterprise, franchise exclusion, private equity-backed business

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• early in the application process while also not picking the months with the most applications.
• Early in the application process while also not picking the months with the most application submissions
• The majority of college applicant applications in Texas are submitted in November and March; about 50
• to 75 percent of those applications are in those two months.
• So free college application time periods are not uncommon.

Summary: The committee heard and discussed several higher education and public school bills. Senator Burwell presented SB 1242 to remove an outdated Coordinating Board approval requirement for Texas State Technical College land and facility acquisitions, and SJR 59 to create a constitutionally dedicated endowment for TSTC capital needs; both drew strong support from industry and workforce groups and were left pending. SB 757, by Senator Middleton, would create a debt-to-earnings accountability system for public college programs, with supporters saying it would protect students from low-value degrees and opponents warning it could unfairly penalize programs with long-term value, especially graduate, medical, and public service fields; it was also left pending. SB 1241, by Senator Millington, would expand acceptable college entrance exams beyond the SAT and ACT, including the Classic Learning Test, and was left pending after testimony from CLT, homeschool, and student groups in support. SB 1085, by Senator Blanco, would let Sul Ross State University offer lower-division courses at its satellite campuses in the Middle Rio Grande region; it too was left pending. The committee then took up a series of public school and higher education measures, voting several out favorably. SB 605, as substituted, limits commissioner approval of charter school expansion amendments for schools under conservatorship or a management team and was reported favorably 9-0. SB 1871 and SB 1873, both by Senator Perry, were revised to narrow teacher immunity, clarify removal and suspension procedures, require periodic review of in-school suspension placements, and align discipline rules; both substitutes were adopted and reported favorably. SB 1872, SB 1874, SB 762, SB 1962, SB 1750, SB 2252, SB 2253, SB 2365, SB 1924, and SB 37 were also considered, with most reported favorably on party-line or near-unanimous votes. SB 1750 would replace a flat charter school facilities funding cap with an attendance-based formula; SB 2252 and SB 2253 address kindergarten readiness, early literacy/numeracy, and educator preparation; SB 2365 concerns student phone use during instructional time; SB 1924 restores local citation authority for certain school offenses and adds reporting, notice, and completion requirements; and SB 37 would expand state oversight of higher education curriculum, governance, faculty senates, and compliance with state law. Other measures heard included SB 769, which would require a Coordinating Board report on barriers faced by students with disabilities in higher education; supporters emphasized the need for better data and accessibility, while witnesses suggested broader reporting on race, disability types, and K-12-to-college transitions. SB 2231 would designate a Free College Application Week in October and was left pending. SB 1878 would modernize the Josie School statute and provide formula funding and aid eligibility for Polytechnic College. SB 1409 would authorize universities to offer self-funded student health benefit plans, with Rice University and Texas 2036 supporting the measure as a way to lower costs and expand coverage. SB 2431 would require universities to give foreign language credit for study abroad programs, SB 2314 would require schools to inform students about opting in or out of record sharing for direct admissions through My Texas Future, and SB 2138 would extend the state’s anti-ESG contracting restrictions to public higher education endowments and governing boards; these later bills were introduced and left pending.

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• The other thing is, I know, I believe you have Um, some lithium mine applications before the state land
• There's, um, a gentleman who has been seeking, um, access through our land, uh, to get to BLM land where
• I thought it was on state land, but maybe not. Mr.
• land office lands, do you know?
• or otherwise that affect the operations of state lands?

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• , and then you annex the... ...land, and then you annex the land.
• land.
• then purchase the land.
• that was Birmingham's land.
• the land.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• But because we had limited applicants, we only hired three.
• In 2021, we became land back recipients through private land donations, and also in 2023, we added 1,800
• For 1,800 acres to the reservation through a land exchange with the state of New Mexico.
• So, in 2002, when they got that land as trust land, they made it a priority to make it a foothold in
• Their parking lots, their gas stations there, it's all on fee land, the event center.