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• He is an international, competitive para-athlete, and a great union, a great organizer for committee
• Did you work with New Mexico Tax and Revenue on this proposal, this bill?
• Our tax code. So this could cost the state $44 million.
• I just wanted to know how the state Tax and Revenue viewed this particular hole.
• So Tax and Revenue actually acknowledges the fact that this cost will actually bring more revenue to

Keywords: 996, all

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• The code does not require this package.
• For required by the 2021 energy code.
• The code ventilation energy package.
• <02:17:03.760> no concerns external as well as internal no concerns external as well as internal
• That to have revenue, there must be taxes.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Utilizing the data internally for regulatory purposes? We do. We use it all the time. Okay.
• data on location of a particular incident, and that includes census block, census track, and a zip code
• About $8 million per year in revenues over the last three years.
• Number three, exposing data to markets that could potentially permit an estimate of revenue or cost data
• Precise trip activity data can provide information on cost and revenue that operators may not wish to

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The recent update corrected this by counting that HB 2 state aid as Tier 1 revenue.
• This is what revenue is going to be, and TA kind of shakes their head, yeah.
• I would also suggest we take two or three ...the biggest loss in revenue.
• At this point, they do not receive that same pre-K funding; they are coded differently.
• The information that's available from TEA does include general revenue versus all funds.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Revenue Code and the Minnesota tax code, and that I'm here to fight for working-class people, for working
• This is the single most progressive tax in our tax code.
• And this is the single most progressive tax in our tax code.
• <01:09:19.719> Revenue<01:09:20.120> code<01:09:20.759> and<01:09:20.880> the
• <01:09:20.960> Minnesota Internal Revenue code and the Minnesota Internal Revenue code and

Keywords: 1183, house

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• JENNIFER ASHTON, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED HOME INSPECTORS WAIVES IN SUPPORT.
• THE CURRENT ROOF TO WALL CONNECTION WOULD BE PART OF THE CURRENT BUILDING CODE.
• JENNIFER ASHTON INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED HOME INSPECTORS WAIVES IN SUPPORT, CAROL BOWEN
• I DO NOT BELIEVE A SOFTWARE COMPANY, SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANY CANNOT CODE SOMETHING IN THE WAY TO PROTECT
• I'VE ARCHITECTED SOFTWARE BEFORE BUT I HAVE NOT CODED IT.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• uh revenue stream. uh revenue stream.
• revenues or has revenues decreased or remained flat?
• revenues or has revenues decreased or remained flat?
• code.
• . revenue. revenue.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• On DXP, this is our core modernization effort and replaces aging systems that process billions in revenue
• However, it's an audit term, and it is related to internal control deficiencies.
• So there were positives on both the revenue side and the expenditure side.
• We have political challenges trying to deal with this revenue.
• And then... ...both make the hard decisions for the revenue and that.

Summary: The committee first heard a DMV budget presentation on the state-to-state verification system required for Real ID compliance and the Digital Experience Platform (DXP) modernization project. DMV officials said the state-to-state system is a pointer-based exchange used when a person applies for a license in another state, with only limited identifying data shared initially and the full driver history sent only after a qualified request. Members raised concerns about privacy, possible misuse by other states or federal actors, notification to Californians, hacking, and whether California could detect or stop abusive access. DMV said it can monitor requests, see patterns of access, work with AAMVA and legal counsel, and seek to block or challenge misuse; LAO said California is in a difficult position and should consider guardrails rather than opt out. On DXP, DMV said the project is on its revised schedule and budget, occupational licensing is complete, vehicle registration is expected by the end of calendar year 2026, and the full system should be finished by fiscal year 2028-29, with phased rollout and reappropriated funding to keep costs controlled. The committee then heard from the California High-Speed Rail Office of Inspector General on a trailer bill and AB 1608. The Inspector General said current law does not clearly authorize public reports or establish a framework for retaining and disclosing work papers, and the proposed trailer bill would create that framework while also adding authority to hire needed classifications and purchase goods and services. He also said the office needs a clearer statutory definition of “proposed agreements” and notice when the High-Speed Rail Authority is reviewing them, so the office can review contracts and related agreements effectively. LAO raised no concerns with the trailer bill language, and Finance said any amendments would come in the May revision. Members debated the scope of confidentiality in the Inspector General proposal, especially whether reports could be held confidential when they identify weaknesses in fraud controls, security, or other vulnerabilities. The Inspector General said confidentiality would be temporary, tied to articulating the risk, reassessing it every 120 days, and releasing the report once the risk is no longer substantial; he also said the office had already published reports at its discretion and had found at least one procurement violation involving an amendment that added services not in the original contract. Several members pressed for stronger transparency and suggested time limits or broader disclosure, while others argued the bill would improve oversight and make the Inspector General’s authority clearer. No votes were taken during the discussion, and the item was left for further work on the trailer bill and AB 1608 language.

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• uh going from $651 million in revenue uh going from $651 million in revenue down<00:24:30.080>
• <00:26:11.320> are anticipated going up but revenues are anticipated going up but revenues
• happened when our revenues became flat. happened when our revenues became flat.
• revenue, special authority request. revenue, special authority request.
• revenue looks like for the agencies. revenue looks like for the agencies.

Keywords: 916, all

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• The 2024 actuals show a little over 2.8 billion dollars in revenue, and then the estimated expenditures
• In some states, we're higher on certain codes. It's a very complex situation. You're welcome.
• The differences were shifting around internally between different counties.
• Because right now, we have no additional streams or new net revenue coming in.
• But there's a lot of things we can do, and we're doing it right now internally.

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• By working alongside international partners and industry, we can unlock the true economic potential of
• Looking at... the international role on telecommunications.
• Trustee, at the FCC through international governing bodies is increasingly important.
• For the last 26 years, the strategic value of the International Space Station has been. invaluable.
• The International Space Station is managed at a Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.

Keywords: state policy, governance, legislative processes, public concerns, policy improvement

Summary: During the committee meeting, various issues surrounding state policy and governance were deliberated. Although the specifics of bills under discussion were not highlighted, comments from several committee members indicated a focus on improving legislative processes and addressing public concerns. The chairman facilitated discussions that included several points of critique as well as suggestions for enhancement of existing laws. The atmosphere remained constructive despite the complexity of the topics at hand.

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• to withhold certain state revenues that the entities would otherwise be entitled to receive, and in
• For municipalities, the committee directs the Department of Revenue and the Department of Revenue, For
• to withhold certain state revenues that the entities would otherwise be entitled to receive, and in
• Our placement in the Legislature also means that we are external auditors, not internal auditors.
• Often it's not a quantifiable thing if it's an internal control deficiency.

Summary: The Joint Legislative Auditing Committee met to receive annual overviews of its oversight responsibilities and the work of the Auditor General and OPAGA. Committee staff reviewed the committee’s authority over state and local governments, enforcement of audit-report filing requirements, repeated audit findings, Transparency Florida reporting, and lobbying compensation audits. Auditor General Cheryl Norman described her office’s independence, audit standards, quality control, and major audit areas, including the state’s annual financial and single audits, school district and university audits, operational and performance audits, and attestation work. She also noted staffing shortages, recruitment efforts, and a request for carry-forward funds to study salaries. Members asked about whether audits can quantify recoverable dollars, how school district spending comparisons are handled, and how to raise concerns about DCF-related audits or a local city audit that has been pending for years. Norman said her office can quantify findings when possible, sometimes compares costs across districts in operational audits, and that members can bring specific concerns to the appropriate deputy auditor general or the committee. She also explained that citizen or local-government audit requests may require payment of audit costs. OPAGA Coordinator Kara Collins-Gomez outlined OPAGA’s role as a legislative research unit that conducts studies directed by law, the presiding officers, or the committee, and described its policy areas, methodologies, contract monitoring, and recurring statutory reports. Deputy Auditor General Matthew Tracy explained how to read operational audit reports, including findings, criteria, condition, cause, effect, recommendations, and management responses. Deputy Auditor General Greg Senators explained financial audit reports, including audit opinions, required supplementary information, internal control and compliance findings, federal program compliance, and management letters. The meeting concluded with thanks to the presenters and a motion to adjourn, which passed without objection.

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• House Bill 3920 by Stinson of the House and Rossino of the Senate, an act relating to revenue and taxation
• House Bill 3920 by Stinson of the House and Rossino of the Senate, an act relating to revenue and taxation
• One of them is an international speaker who talks about voting rights worldwide.
• House Bill 4340 by Moore of the House and Murdock of the Senate, an act relating to revenue and taxation
• House Bill 3704 by Crosswhite of the House and Daniels of the Senate, an act relating to revenue and

Bills: HB2059, HB3920, HB2992, HB3267, HB4457, HB3800, HB3818, HB4425, HB4427, HB4430, HB4431, HB4333, HB4340, HB4343, HB4344, HB4363, HB4229, HB4230, HB4236, HB4246, HB1979, HB3431, HB3052, HB3047, HB3048, HB4092, HB4302, HB3261, HB3704, HB3312, HB3546, HB3849, HCR1021, HB4105, HB4159, HB4304, HB3835, HB3619, HB4490, HB3710, HB4201, HB3907, HB3748

Keywords: health care, medication, inmates, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, reimbursement, county jails, medical expenses, sales tax exemption, nonprofit organizations, procurement, transplant research, Oklahoma Tax Code, HB2992, Data Center Customer Ratepayer Protection Act of 2026, Corporation Commission, Oklahoma utilities, ratepayer protection, data centers, artificial intelligence computing, AI data centers

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• We're losing about $40 million of state revenue that...
• We're losing about $40 million of state revenue because these data centers are untaxed.
• Why would we want to forbid international students essentially from having bank accounts?
• As I mentioned, ASU alone, international students have a $700 million impact to our state.
• We know that Arizona is a leader in international trade, but international trade also goes both ways.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate convened, recorded attendance, dispensed with reading the journal, and recognized several guest groups, including landscape architects and FFA representatives who delivered plants to senators. The chamber then moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, considering a large number of bills and resolutions, with most measures receiving do-pass recommendations, often after committee or floor amendments. Topics included public monies and cryptocurrency/stablecoin use by the state (SB 1042, SB 1043, SB 1044, SB 1045, SCR 1003, SCR 1033), attorney discipline and family court matters (SB 1039, SB 1139, SB 1147, SB 1148, SB 1328), public records, scholarship organizations, HOA flag rules, deed conveyances, environmental restrictions on solar radiation management, federal land acquisition consent, small modular reactors, water quality testing, and state revenue-related constitutional changes (SCR 1028). One notable procedural dispute occurred when an Epstein amendment to SB 1043 was ruled not germane; the chair’s ruling was upheld on a 14-10 division vote, and the bill later advanced without that amendment. The Senate also retained SB 1419 on the calendar. On later calendars, the Senate advanced health and human services measures focused on Arizona’s Access program and DCS, including SB 1052, SB 1115, SB 1149, SB 1193, SB 1233, SB 1345, SB 1346, and SB 1631. Testimony on SB 1115 centered on whether Access employees should be barred from remote work, with supporters arguing in-person work was needed and critics warning of staffing and service disruptions without a new facility or appropriation. SB 1233 drew discussion about a short cure period for administrative deficiencies; supporters said the bill addressed retaliatory enforcement practices, while opponents said the timeframe was too short. SB 1345 and SB 1346 also drew Access-related debate, including a floor amendment removing Access from SB 1345 and an objection that the bill could conflict with federal Medicaid law. The committee reports for these bills were adopted, and the measures were sent forward with do-pass recommendations. The Senate also advanced regulatory and utility-related bills on another calendar, including SB 1137, SB 1144, and SB 1205. SB 1137 dealt with underground facilities excavation notification and passed with a Kavanaugh floor amendment described as stakeholder-driven technical detail. SB 1144 addressed veterinary technician certification and education alternatives and passed with committee amendment. SB 1205, concerning motor vehicle booting fees regulation, was amended to require an appeals process for private parking lots using booting services after a senator described a personal experience of paying a boot fee and receiving no response to an appeal. The calendar was still in progress at the end of the transcript, with SB 1286 just beginning to be read.

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• Also, with that caveat, a lot of this is funded with revenue bonds.
• In some cities, a portion of these revenues is in fact transferred to Revenue.
• , 1502.057, Local Government Code, and case law.
• , 1502, 057, local government code, and case law.
• Transferring revenue from water and wastewater utilities to municipal general funds will decrease revenue

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• This is internal only for the most part. That's correct. For your staff. Yeah, that's correct.
• That would be another source of revenue.
• Internally making sure that we get those six steps done in a timely manner. Okay.
• If you scan that QR code, we've kind of run this out to the public as hard as we can as well.
• Anybody could snap a picture of that QR code and it'll bring you to a GIS map.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The House Transportation Committee met for an information-only hearing with no votes or formal actions. DOTD Secretary Glenn LaD and Deputy Secretary Beau Black outlined the department’s transformation efforts, emphasizing faster project delivery, improved transparency, and use of technology. They reported major reductions in contractor payment processing time, from roughly 35 days to 15 days or less, and change-order approvals from about 40–45 days to around five days. They also described new tools such as inspection tablets, a project delivery dashboard, e-ticketing, a customer service portal, and a pilot using sensor technology on department vehicles to identify potholes and damaged assets. The department said it is reorganizing district staffing, replacing the old area engineer model with district points of contact for construction, maintenance, and operations, without increasing total staff. Members focused heavily on local maintenance concerns, including potholes, drainage, culverts, mowing, overgrown ditches, and utility-related delays. Several legislators asked how to get quicker responses on routine maintenance and how to distinguish state responsibility from local jurisdiction. DOTD said it would meet with district administrators to address specific problems and clarify jurisdiction, and that the new customer service portal should help track complaints electronically. Members also asked about contractor accountability, utility relocations, and public communication on long-running projects; DOTD said it is improving internal KPIs, coordinating more closely with district staff and public information officers, and considering broader public updates beyond the website. The department also reviewed highway planning and funding. Officials said the Highway Priority Program is being reworked into a more fiscally constrained, staged process that starts earlier in concept development and gives legislators and constituents more feedback before the annual road show. They said the department is using new IDIQ contracting authority to bring in outside help for bridge maintenance and other work, and that bridge maintenance backlogs remain significant. DOTD reported that LTIF 1.0 and 2.0 together cover 91 projects statewide totaling more than $534 million, with over 40 complete, and that LTIF 3.0 adds 39 projects and about $165 million. Combined with other funding sources, the department said its upcoming construction program will include 385 projects worth about $1.73 billion. Legislators generally praised the department’s progress but raised concerns about lingering local problems and the need for clearer communication. Questions were also asked about a barge strike on the Black Bayou Pontoon Bridge, with DOTD saying divers and staff were inspecting the damage and that emergency repairs would likely be needed. After the DOTD update, the new Office of Louisiana Highway Construction, led by Archie Chesson, gave its own update on its first year, describing a small staff, heavy use of consultant and contractor pools, emergency procurement authority, and rapid delivery of rural bridge and roadway projects.

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• Administrative Code, an actual law.
• an issue that's silent that comes up, we try to address that through the New Mexico Administrative Code
• This translates into roughly $1.2 billion in revenue per year for us.
• One of the ways we need to mitigate fees is through internal management.
• We talked about core bonds that are managed internally by a small team.

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• The budget includes an increase of $139,600,000 in General Fund revenues as a result of a one-time transfer
• We're trying to bring in revenue. We're trying to keep our kids. We're trying to recruit teachers.
• Madam Whip and members, House Bill 4168 contains many different provisions within the tax code.
• For the tax year 2025 that just ended, it conforms Arizona state statute to the Internal Revenue Code
• They've never had an ongoing source of revenue. Now they will, at least a small one.

Summary: The meeting covered a series of fiscal year 2027 budget and budget-related bills, beginning with the general appropriations and tax package. Staff and the chair highlighted a budget built around about $1.4 billion in tax cuts, a one-time 2.5% agency reduction, major funding for state employee health insurance, corrections, flood and wildfire relief, and other supplemental appropriations. The chair repeatedly urged support for the package, emphasizing the size of the tax cut and noting that the committee’s joint vote had only three no votes out of 28 members. Members then reviewed several smaller budget implementation bills affecting racing and gambling, capital outlay, commerce and defense innovation, corrections, environment and water policy, higher education, human services, K-12 education, county finance, tax administration, state data governance, and state office rent rates. Key provisions included extending or modifying funds and fee structures, transferring surplus or unneeded monies, creating or revising oversight boards and pilot programs, increasing K-12 funding by 2% for inflation, adjusting university retention limits, expanding SNAP and housing-related requirements, and changing tax conformity and credits. Several members asked clarifying questions about specific items such as electric vehicle charging funds, mobile home relocation payments, university funding, and the new health insurance oversight board. The chair also explained the tax bill’s major changes, including conformity to federal tax law, a larger dependent tax credit, changes to deductions, repeal of certain tax credits, veteran property tax relief, limits on data center tax incentives, and provisions affecting manufacturing infrastructure and unemployment insurance administration. The committee discussed the Budget Stabilization Fund, debt repayment, and education rollover balances, with the chair arguing for using surpluses to pay down debt. The final item discussed was a behavioral health bill creating a home and community-based services program for adults determined to be seriously mentally ill, with a stated FY 2027 total fund appropriation of $7.8 million contingent on federal approval and matching funds. The meeting ended with a reminder that floor action would begin the next day at 10 a.m.

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• I am a Senate Majority intern, policy intern.
• So, yeah, ...reasonably raise revenue, we would see cuts.
• We will now go to the Department of Revenue.
• Chair, members, Rory Wilson, Arizona Department of Revenue.
• It says if the Legislature passes an Internal Revenue Code conformity bill that is consistent with the

Bills: SB1042, SB1043, SB1044, SB1135, SB1136, SB1142, SB1180, SB1221, SB1252, SB1254, SCR1003

Keywords: public funds, virtual currency, bitcoin, investment, Arizona Strategic Digital Asset Reserve Act, state treasurer, retirement system, state payments, cryptocurrency, Arizona law, payment methods, government transactions, property tax, tax exemption, Arizona Revised Statutes, digital currency, workers' compensation, death benefits, burial costs, spousal compensation

Summary: The committee began with staff and page introductions, then took up a series of previously heard bills, mostly related to cryptocurrency and tax administration. SB 1042, SB 1043, SB 1044, and SCR 1003 dealt with allowing public entities to invest in virtual currency, accept cryptocurrency payments, and exempt virtual currency from property tax. Supporters framed the measures as modernization, while opponents argued crypto is risky, fraudulent, and a poor use of public funds. All four measures were recommended do pass on narrow 4-3 votes, with Democrats generally opposed. The committee also heard SB 1221, which would require the Department of Revenue to notify legislative tax chairs before adopting a new interpretation or application of tax law that could adversely affect taxpayers. The sponsor said the bill was meant to front-load disputes and avoid surprise tax changes; it passed 4-3. SB 1142, which would have Arizona opt into a new federal scholarship tax credit program and require ADOR to administer it, drew extensive testimony. Supporters said it would expand scholarship opportunities for students in public, charter, private, and home education settings and keep donations in Arizona. Opponents argued it would divert money from public schools, lack accountability, and primarily benefit wealthier families. The bill passed 4-3 after lengthy debate. The committee then questioned Department of Revenue officials about a press release on Arizona tax forms and federal conformity after H.R. 1. Members focused on why the department told taxpayers not to wait to file, how the state conforms to federal changes, and whether amended returns would be needed if the Legislature changes the forms later. DOR said the forms were issued assuming conformity, that most taxpayers would not be affected by pending changes, and that amended returns could be required for some retroactive provisions; members criticized the guidance as confusing and potentially costly. Finally, the committee heard SB 1254, which would require both grantor and grantee signatures on conveyance documents before recording, to reduce deed fraud and clarify acceptance of property transfers. County assessors supported the bill, saying it would close a loophole and improve records; it passed 6-0 with one member not voting. The committee then began SB 1252, the Uniform Assignment for Benefit of Creditors Act, with testimony from the Arizona Uniform Laws Commission explaining that it would create a more uniform framework for asset assignments and creditor claims, but the transcript cuts off before any vote on that measure.

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• I am also an IATSE International trustee.
• an IAT iatse International an IAT iatse International trustee<01:54:07.639> we<01:54:07.760
• <03:20:33.199> generator point going to be a revenue generator point going to be a revenue
• So the revenue has to come from someplace, or it’s a reduction in revenue, so it’s a reduction in services
• Cruise Lines International Association, with comments.

Keywords: 910, house, all