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• It simply requires owner authority.
• > buyer<02:12:11.920> is approve a purchase where the buyer is approve a purchase where
• agent and under a valid um purchase agent and under a valid um purchase contract.<02:12:18.159><
• what you're going to charge somebody for purchasing the property, wouldn't you put it in the purchase
• And if that doesn't to purchase it.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• They do have a federal grant of $500,000 that has carryover authority.
• They do have a federal grant of $500,000 that has carryover authority.
• system, which was initially authorized this current biennium.
• This is the authorizing language for EERC.
• So this is just inside of their already authorization.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present, then approved journal corrections and recognized visiting students from Underwood School. The chamber also handled several conference committee appointments after failing to concur with Senate amendments on House bills 1022, 1049, 1229, and 1029, and after the Senate failed to concur on House amendments to Senate bills 2010 and 2113. The House then concurred in or passed a series of amended measures, including House Bills 1481 (dental insurance loss ratio and reporting), 1511 (physician guidance on abortion law, with an emergency clause), 1562 (mandated reporter training), 1197 (correctional facilities study), 1095 (child protective services liaison work group), 1317 (barber licensing board changes), 1549 (corrections facility grants and reentry-related provisions), 1354 (appraiser evaluations), 1374 (open meeting exemption for township supervisors during on-site inspections), 1355 (abbreviated notice for administrative rulemaking), 1025 (advanced nuclear energy study), 1470 (Game and Fish fee changes), 1592 (Lignite Research Council updates), and 1375 (alcohol service/photo ID provisions). Final passage votes were recorded on each bill, with most passing comfortably and some drawing notable opposition, especially HB 1470 and HB 1549. The House spent substantial time on Senate Bill 2011, the Highway Patrol appropriation. Members discussed shifting one-time funding from the general fund to the Electronic Motor Carrier Permit Fund, including body armor, preliminary breath tests, an emergency vehicle course, resurfacing, fleet costs, and handgun/taser replacement, while also noting a federal grant and no new FTEs. Questions focused on salary-line increases and the new-and-vacant FTE pool, with Appropriations explaining that those dollars had been moved back into agency budgets from OMB. The bill passed 84-6. The House also passed Senate Bill 2013, the Commissioner of University and School Lands appropriation, after discussion of Trust Lands operations, unclaimed property staffing, and distributions from the Common Schools Trust Fund; one member was excused for a conflict, and the bill passed 67-22. Senate Bill 2023, the Racing Commission appropriation, passed 65-25 after a brief explanation of the agency’s responsibilities and funding. A major policy debate centered on Senate Bill 2385, which revises mobile home park regulation. Supporters said it creates receivership procedures if a license is revoked, requires clearer tenant notices, limits certain fees, and strengthens protections against eviction and utility overcharges. Two members were excused from voting due to conflicts tied to mobile home park ownership, and the bill passed 84-4. Another extended debate occurred on Senate Bill 2159, which allows the State Energy Research Center to study nuclear-related projects with approval from the Industrial Commission and consultation with the radioactive waste advisory council. Supporters said it is meant to help study advanced nuclear energy while preserving existing prohibitions on high-level radioactive waste storage; opponents raised concerns that the language could weaken prior protections and open the door to waste-related research or storage. The transcript ends during that debate, before a final vote on SB 2159 is shown.

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• I appreciate Senator Kreun signing on as a co-author on this bill.
• easier for some small grain purchasers easier for some small grain purchasers within<00:23:48.760
• go through grain purchases that go through Minnesota<00:26:18.080> actually<00:26:18.399>
• President, would the author yield? Senator Kupec, will you yield? He will yield.
• Any other discussion before we go to the author for his closing comments? Senator Howe, Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:04:18.400> assistance for the local food purchasing assistance for the local food purchasing
• or food food shelves and and to purchase or food food shelves and and food<00:04:25.919> hubs
• are using the local food purchasing are using the local food purchasing assistance<00:13:41.920>
• That is the custom and usage that's usually given to an author on these bills.
• given to an author um on these bills. given to an author um on these bills.

Bills: HF2784, HF2785, HF2778, HF2281, HF2576, HF2280, HF2579

Keywords: beginning farmers, agriculture, loans, economic opportunity, farmers' equity, agriculture appropriations, farm to school, early care, child care food program, school lunch program, local food, Minnesota agriculture, food access, farm-to-institution, limited market access, county fairs, biofuels, E25, ethanol, meat processing

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• And so purchases here in Mississippi.
• So, this would be in lieu of purchases.
• <01:13:40.520> commodities, areas that may may purchase commodities, areas that may may purchase
• Speaker, the bill authorizes uh $5 >> Mr.
• given a similar authorization given a similar authorization uh<01:34:11.600> in<01:34:12.240

Keywords: MS House Floor - 25 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, dispensed with the reading of the journal, and welcomed several student and FFA groups from around the state, including chapters from Tippah, Forrest, Newton, and Wheeler counties, as well as the Puckett High School student council and an AP government class from Madison-Ridgeland Academy. After announcements, the chamber moved to the Ways and Means calendar and took up a series of tax and finance measures. House Bill 327 would extend Mississippi’s existing film tax credit to television production businesses, with a $42 million aggregate cap and a requirement that qualifying production activity occur in-state. House Bill 343 would create a tax credit for employers offering private health insurance to employees, set at $400 per employee in the first year and $200 in the second, capped at $10 million. House Bill 420 would lower the age threshold for an existing full homestead exemption for honorably discharged veterans and spouses from 90 to 85; members discussed the local cost impact, but the sponsor said the state cost would be zero. House Bill 489 would exempt from income tax any capital gains from a forced sale through eminent domain, so the property owner would not owe tax on that transaction. The House also passed House Bill 715, clarifying that both perishable and non-perishable food sold to food pantries are exempt from sales tax. House Bill 1063 would adjust an alternative energy/local tax provision by allowing a fee-in-lieu rate down to 10% and adding energy storage, such as large-scale batteries, to qualifying projects. House Bill 1793, by committee substitute, would add gun safes to the state’s Second Amendment sales tax holiday. House Bill 1941 would raise the Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund’s administrative fee from 2% to 3% and authorize $5 million in bonds. House Bill 1942 would create a conduit bond mechanism under the TIF code for local development projects. House Bill 1944, by committee substitute, would expand the Children’s Promise Act tax credit program from $18 million to $40 million over three years and add a new $1 million credit for facilities serving adults with mental handicaps; members debated its effects on private schools, foster care entities, and public education funding. Most bills passed overwhelmingly, including several unanimous votes; House Bill 327 passed 115-1, House Bill 343 passed 118-0, House Bill 420 passed 120-0, House Bill 489 passed 120-0, House Bill 715 passed 120-0, House Bill 1063 passed 115-0, House Bill 1793 passed 109-3, House Bill 1941 passed 118-0, House Bill 1942 passed 116-0, and House Bill 1944 passed after extended debate. The discussion on House Bill 1944 featured questions about whether the credits favored private schools over public schools, whether schools could also receive ESA-related funds, and how much money individual institutions could receive; the sponsor said the credits are separate from tuition, are administered by DOR on a first-come, first-served basis, and do not reduce direct public school funding.

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• Under current law, the data center exemption is refundable, so qualifying purchases would be sales tax
• um those purchases would be exempt<00:15:40.560> upfront<00:15:41.120> and<00:15:41.240
• At the outset, I want to thank Senator Hile for authoring the bill.
• Under current Minnesota law, qualifying data center purchases are exempt from sales and use tax.
• Qualifying data center purchases are exempt from sales and use tax.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• My sense is that what we're doing to fund equipment purchases isn't too low.
• Chair, Actually, the FY26 budget authority just allows the department to take out more bar authority
• No using the new authority for Paying off old debt.
• And so it's really important that we get this bonding authority in place.
• revenues to pay debt service on the first debts taken on under the new bonding authority.

Keywords: 996, all

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• SO, BASICALLY THERE IS TWO WAYS TO PURCHASE EITHER BITCOIN OR ETHER WHICH ARE THE TO MOST POPULAR TYPES
• YOU MAKE A PURCHASE AND BITCOIN AND TYPICALLY THERE IS A CHARGE OF ABOUT 1% ON AVERAGE.
• AS LONG AS THEY HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ADJUST AND DENY A CLAIM UNDER THE FLORIDA INSURANCE CODE.
• SO STATES ARE GRANTED THE AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INSURANCE UNDER THE – ACT OF 1945.
• THAT IS SOMETHING THAT THE STATES SOLELY HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REGULATE.

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• File item 7 has been pulled by the author.
• I think the author...
• We have one of the authors here, Senator Archuleta.
• I just wanted to reach out to the author.
• I thank the author and the major witnesses.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• GSA schedule type purchasing so that we can get the best value for these different solar systems.
• I'm really struggling with giving these agencies more and more rulemaking authority.
• give that authority to.
• I can't imagine giving anybody the right to veto the authority to sell any of my assets.
• President, the Health Care Authority doesn't—this is not their business to do this.

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• certain housing arrangements where a business entity owns residential property and an individual purchases
• Representative Marcus Richmond, District 52: The bill requires that any purchase agreement must clearly
• state that the buyer is purchasing an interest in the entity and not the property itself.
• It does not stop anybody from buying the property or purchasing the property.
• I mean, goodness gracious, congratulations to anybody that can afford to purchase a home.

Summary: The committee first considered House Resolution 1016, which would have allowed introduction of a bill by Representative Richmond addressing disclosure and restrictions for certain real-estate arrangements where buyers purchase interests in entities rather than direct ownership of property. Richmond said the measure was aimed at transparency, consumer protection, and preventing private tribunals or discriminatory practices, while several members questioned whether it would affect homeowners associations, hunting clubs, arbitration clauses, or duplicate existing law. After discussion, the committee voted down the resolution. House Resolution 1006, sponsored by Representative Schultz, proposed increasing the Homestead Tax Credit by $75, from $600 to $675, using a fund created by Amendment 79 and supported by sales tax revenue. Schultz argued the fund could support the increase now and that families needed relief amid high prices. The committee approved the resolution. The committee then heard House Resolution 1007, presented by Senator King and Representative Eaton, which sought to change how turnback funds are distributed to counties, with a focus on giving counties more predictable annual funding for roads, jails, water, sewer, public safety, and other infrastructure. Members raised concerns about taking $150 million off the top of sales tax revenue and about whether the bill should be handled through budget language instead; the resolution failed. House Resolution 1008, by Representative Wooten and Senator King, would have amended the LEARNS education program to reduce costs, limit or change eligibility, and add performance-based requirements and reporting for certain school-choice funding. Supporters said the program was financially unsustainable and needed accountability, while opponents argued the proposal would create larger problems and that the issue should be handled in the regular session. The resolution failed after a point of order prevented reading a supporting letter into the record. Finally, House Resolution 1009 and House Resolution 1013, both tied to Senator Bryant’s proposals on local control over crypto mines and data centers, were discussed together with testimony about water use, energy demand, and local opposition; both failed. House Resolution 1015, which would have amended the IDEA economic-development bill to remove eminent domain authority and address board accountability, also failed after members said more concerns remained to be worked out.

Transcript Highlights:

• The bill requires that any purchase agreement must clearly state that the buyer is purchasing an interest
• What this bill doesn't do, it does not stop any religious group from purchasing a house in any community
• anywhere. to include purchasing from a development of that.
• It does not stop anybody from buying the property or purchasing the property.
• I mean, goodness gracious, congratulations to anybody that can afford to purchase a home.

Summary: The committee first considered House Resolution 1016, presented by Rep. Marcus Richmond, which sought permission to file a bill aimed at consumer protection in certain housing arrangements where buyers purchase an interest in an entity rather than the property itself. Richmond said the measure was intended to improve transparency, prevent deceptive real estate practices, and ensure disputes would be handled in Arkansas or federal courts rather than private tribunals. Members raised concerns about overlap with existing law, possible effects on homeowners associations, arbitration clauses, hunting clubs, religious organizations, and the bill’s 25-acre exemption. After discussion, the committee voted down the resolution. House Resolution 1006, by Rep. Bart Schultz, proposed increasing the homestead tax credit by $75, from $600 to $675, using a fund created for property tax relief. Schultz argued the increase was supported by the annual report on the fund and was timely because of higher costs for gas and groceries. Members asked about using special language instead, whether the increase could be made retroactive later, and whether the governor had included it on the call. The committee approved the resolution. The committee then heard House Resolution 1007, presented by Sen. Brian King and Rep. James Eaton, which would have changed how turnback sales tax revenue is distributed to counties, with the first $150 million of sales tax revenue going into a fund for county infrastructure and each county receiving an equal share. Supporters said it would help counties with roads, jails, water, sewer, and other critical needs, while opponents questioned whether taking revenue off the top would harm other state services and whether the issue was urgent enough for a fiscal session. The resolution failed. House Resolution 1008, by Rep. Jim Wooten and Sen. King, sought changes to the LEARNS Act and school choice funding, including performance-based eligibility and reporting requirements. Wooten argued the program was financially unsustainable and that accountability was needed; members questioned whether the proposal would create a larger emergency and whether it should instead be handled through budget language. The resolution failed after a point of order interrupted the closing remarks. Finally, House Resolution 1009, presented by Rep. Ron McNair and Sen. King, aimed to restore local control over crypto mines and data centers, citing concerns about water use, electricity demand, Chinese ownership, and litigation tied to prior legislation. Members questioned whether the issue was truly emergent and whether the resolution was the right vehicle. The resolution failed. House Resolution 1015, by Rep. Howard Beatty, proposed amending the prior IDA bill to address concerns raised by constituents, including board accountability and removing eminent domain authority. Supporters said it would improve the bill before next session, but the resolution also failed. The committee then adjourned.

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• Committee members, any questions for the author of Senate Bill 2633?
• Any other questions for the author? No one has registered to testify.
• Members, any questions for the author?
• I recognize its author, Senator Parker, to explain the measure. Thank you, Mr.
• For the author on SB3059 before we open public testimony.

Bills: SB2101, SB2334, SB2633, SB2637, SB2713, SB2781, SB2782, SB3059, HB1130, HB256, HCR19

Keywords: minors, sexually explicit materials, public libraries, age verification, civil penalties, library collection review, alcohol storage, airline permits, beverage regulations, airport, commercial flights, alcoholic beverages, local option election, zoning regulations, municipality control, land use, state law, social media, bot accounts, misinformation

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• Housing Authority Representative: What that means is if you were to pay a purchase price for an existing
• Housing Authority Representative: Yes ma'am.
• That HFC operates under the authority Administrator's Office which is under the authority of the Commissioner's
• We're spending more than 15% of the purchase price, a lot more than 15% of the purchase price.
• In just November, I purchased my first home.

Bills: HB21, HB211, HB223

Keywords: HB 21, Texas Tax Code, ad valorem tax, property tax, delinquent taxes, tax delinquency, penalty reduction, interest rate, split payment, installment payment, tax relief, county tax collector, taxing unit, property owner, tax collection, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, tax increase election, supermajority, 60 percent threshold

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• Um, we have now 308 employers who have purchased coverage for their workers. 308 employers who have purchased
• So if I purchase January 1, I have to wait seven months to have a claim.
• So if I purchase January 1, I have to wait seven months to have a claim.
• It’s the number up to which the administrator can authorize payments.
• <04:01:57.319> payments the administrator can authorize payments the administrator can authorize

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a work session on the Department of Business and Economic Affairs budget, with testimony from Chase Hegman and Kathy Frederickson. Early discussion focused on staffing and vacancies, including a senior planner position tied to FEMA requirements, a program assistant funded by federal ORID dollars, a program specialist being considered for reclassification, two Housing Champions positions to be funded in the next biennium, and temporary welcome center positions. Members also reviewed the commissioner’s office, indirect cost recoveries tied to federal program administration, and the structure and staffing of rest areas and welcome centers, including the Turnpike-funded locations and seasonal staffing patterns. Members then moved through economic development and federal grant-related accounts. Hegman explained that a large share of the agency’s funding is federal, with some programs requiring state match, including the Apex Accelerator, which supports government contracting assistance for businesses. He described Apex as a small team that helps businesses with DOD and other contracting opportunities through webinars, matchmaking, and one-on-one support. The Office of Workforce Opportunity was described as largely federally funded through Commerce-related workforce programs and subrecipients, with some general fund support for agency-wide needs. The Northern Borders Regional Commission dues and capacity grant were also discussed, with officials explaining the state’s required contribution and the federal funds used to administer the program. A major point of discussion was the proposed reduction to the Small Business Development Center, which officials said provides one-on-one technical assistance to new and small businesses and has a strong return on investment. Members questioned the cut, the federal funding sources, and whether there was a waiting list for services; officials said they would provide more detail on matching requirements and funding. The committee also reviewed travel and tourism accounts, including the joint promotional grant program and tourism advertising funds, both of which are proposed to increase. Officials said the tourism marketing formula is based on a percentage of meals and rooms tax revenue and argued that the spending generates significant visitor spending and tax revenue, citing an outside ROI study and examples of advertising in test markets. No votes were taken during the work session.

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• For enforcement, the bill authorizes the Attorney General to seek civil penalties of up to $1000 per
• The administrative part, uh, in addition to the equipment purchase.
• Happy to work back with the author on that.
• So essentially we've created a free for all for radio purchase.
• And then outlining for those who are going to make purchases in the future.

Bills: HB1, HB 2, HB18, HB19, HB20

Keywords: youth camps, emergency preparedness, safety standards, health regulations, camp licensing, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace, medical examiner, county judge, sheriff, mayor, emergency coordinator, emergency manager license

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• <00:31:39.799> the offer to purchase the offer to purchase the ground<00:31:41.679> commissioner
• <00:38:10.440> is that conservation easement Authority is that conservation easement Authority
• that are also important to local road authorities.
• local governments are able to purchase local governments are able to purchase credits<00:40:39.720
• The rural authorities were the primary parties that were interested in that.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So this bill lowers the age to purchase a firearm to 18.
• So this bill lowers the age to purchase a firearm to 18.
• So this bill lowers the age to purchase a firearm to 18, and Rep.
• HB 133 lowers the firearm purchase age from 21 back to 18.
• So thankfully, the Legislature provided $2 million in trust fund authority last session to purchase land

Summary: The committee first heard HB 133, which would lower the minimum age to purchase a long gun from 21 to 18. The sponsor said the bill restores the rights of law-abiding 18-year-olds. Public testimony was sharply divided, with supporters from Gun Owners of America and Florida Carry arguing that adults 18 and older should have equal Second Amendment rights and that current law is inconsistent with other adult responsibilities, while opponents, including gun violence prevention advocates, students, parents, and Parkland-related speakers, said the bill would reverse a post-Parkland safety measure and increase risks of suicide, accidental shootings, and school violence. Several members debated the bill, with opponents emphasizing Parkland, the Florida State shooting, and public polling showing broad opposition; supporters stressed parental responsibility, mental health, and constitutional rights. HB 133 was then reported favorably on a roll call vote of 13 yeas, with several members voting no. The committee then took up CS/HB 289, which would revise Florida’s wrongful death law to allow parents to recover damages for the death of an unborn child. The sponsor said the bill is intended to let grieving parents seek civil remedies, and members questioned how it would apply in situations involving surrogacy, rape, ectopic pregnancy, medical care, and damages calculations. The sponsor said the bill would not allow suits against the mother, would not apply to lawful non-negligent medical care, and would be handled through ordinary wrongful death damage proof before a jury. Public testimony was again split: supporters from pro-life and faith groups said the bill recognizes unborn children and aligns Florida with many other states, while opponents from civil liberties, reproductive rights, and advocacy groups warned it could be used to target abortion providers, helpers, and even families or businesses in miscarriage-related cases, and could be weaponized by abusive partners. The transcript ends during testimony on HB 289, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• Wyoming uh, school districts are reimbursed 20% of bus purchases over a 5-year period.
• <00:13:37.200> over are reimbursed 20% of bus purchases over are reimbursed 20% of bus purchases
• school districts for those bus purchases school districts for those bus purchases in<00:13:49.760
• <00:14:23.440> What<00:14:23.680> still purchasing those buses.
• What still purchasing those buses.

Bills: HB0150

Keywords: Wyoming business council, economic development, task force, evaluation, policy reform, 916, all

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• Authority.
• They would not be eligible to purchase that, correct?
• Okay, but they can still purchase fruits, right?
• No, it's talking about the purchase of sweetened drinks.
• I'm not advised the way the author did.

Bills: SB1637, SB1, HB300, SB2601, SB37, HB2011, HB3595, HB3071, SB12, HB3372, SB457, HB2067, SB2337, SB447, SB1506, SB1566, SB763, HB3556, SB13, SB2018, SB331, SB379, HB145, SB441, SB2878, HB2885, HB2017, HB5246, SB8, SB2308, SB1540, HB 119, SB1405, SB3059, SB15, SB568

Keywords: SB 1637, deadly conduct, Texas Penal Code, Section 22.05, firearm, gun, pointing a gun, recklessness presumption, peace officer, law enforcement, police, officer-involved shooting, use of force, justification, self-defense, defense of others, Chapter 9, criminal prosecution, Penal Code amendment, appropriations