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• in the United States will be retiring.
• After that, private philanthropy in El Paso contributed millions of dollars.
• University Medical Center contributed 30 million dollars in their bond.
• And I'm happy to answer any questions and wish you well in your retirement. Thank you.
• I contribute a lot of it to the reclassification of Texas State.

Bills: SB1 , SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

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• All this bill does is that it provides that an entity or group shall have the purpose of making contributions
• to amend Article VII of the Constitution relative to the application of certain monies to state retirement
• This situation came to my knowledge when I sit on two of the retirement boards because I sit on Senate
• Insurance, I mean on Senate Retirement.
• I sit on Senate Insurance, I mean on Senate Retirement.

Bills: SCR12 , HB1259 , HB221 , HB509 , HCR117 , HCR58 , SCR29 , SCR33 , SB295 , SB312 , SB326 , SB348 , SB485 , SCR9 , SCR58 , SB35 , SB65 , SB215 , SB246 , SB249 , SB269 , SB282 , SB296 , SB323 , SB363 , SB369 , SB474 , SB490 , SB492 , SB500 , SB514 , HCR32 , HCR5 , HCR95 , HB75 , HB198 , HB244 , HB302 , HB325 , HB623 , HB719 , HB749 , HB755 , HB761 , HB797 , HB823 , HB1028 , HB1049 , HB1194 , HB1199 , HB1201 , HB1222 , HB17 , HB27 , HB36 , HB41 , HB73 , HB140 , HB166 , HB181 , HB211 , HB223 , HB226 , HB271 , HB308 , HB337 , HB399 , HB410 , HB487 , HB690 , HB712 , HB730 , HB750 , HB759 , HB762 , HB775 , HB906 , HB966 , HB968 , HB1006 , HB1009 , HB1018 , HB1036 , HB1062 , HB1081 , HB1086 , HB1098 , HB1107 , HB1112 , HB1203 , HB1215 , HB1220 , HB1242 , HB1252 , HB1256 , SB208 , SB217 , SB274 , SB283 , SB300 , SB341 , SB382 , SB387 , SB389 , SB401 , SB408 , SB449 , SB469 , HB74 , HB119 , HB134 , HB368 , HB414 , HB552 , HB732 , HB776 , HB848 , HB870 , HB953 , HB956 , HB1117 , HB1236 , SB29 , SB42 , SB43 , SB78 , SB149 , SB441 , HB210 , HB258 , HB359 , HB468 , HB784

Summary: The Senate convened with 26 members present, heard a prayer from Dr. Steve Horn, and recited the pledge. The chamber then handled messages from the House, including concurrence in SCR 83 and appointment of conference committee members on several disagreements. A number of Senate resolutions were introduced or adopted, mostly creating study task forces or commending individuals and organizations, including resolutions on energy infrastructure, breast pump access, insurance coverage for auto repairs, biomarker testing, higher education funding, public-private partnership contracting, and various commendations. Several resolutions were adopted without objection, while others were returned to the calendar or concurred in by recorded vote, including SCR 29 and SCR 33 with House amendments. The Senate also considered House and Senate bills and resolutions returned from the House, with many measures adopted or concurred in. Notable actions included concurrence in HCR 117 on homeowner insurance claims processes, adoption of HCR 5 on special red drum harvest permits, and passage of bills on TOPS Tech eligibility (HB 325), vapor product permitting (HB 623), ABLE/Tuition Trust administration (HB 749), design services contracting (HB 755), rare cancer advisory board composition (HB 761), non-emergency medical transportation reimbursement (HB 1028), public meeting notices (HB 1049), healthy food retail financing (HB 1194), genetic testing coverage for SCN2A disorders (HB 1199), grocery initiative grants (HB 1222, which failed), and a constitutional amendment on retirement debt repayment order (HB 27). The chamber also adopted HCR 95, creating a joint rule requiring a fiscal review of certain tax measures for sales and use tax uniformity. Several measures drew extended debate. HB 181, which would allow the legislative auditor access to Medicaid and SNAP-related tax information for eligibility verification and fraud review, prompted concerns about privacy and scope but ultimately passed 26-8. HB 1220 on the State Board of Medical Examiners generated amendment discussion about board composition and transparency, including live video broadcasting of meetings, but was returned to the calendar before final action. HB 1018, creating a temporary local moratorium on certain alcohol permits in one Shreveport district, passed after discussion about broader policy solutions. The Senate then recessed for lunch at 2 p.m. after completing the subject-to-call list for the morning session.

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• largely by state decisions for maximum salary increases and the change to the monthly employer contribution
• Arbitrators can't hear about retirement benefits.
• Our retirement benefits are established by statute.
• those child care, adult home care providers, and language access providers, they could bargain over retirement
• A lot of our really seasoned arbitrators are retiring.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Employment Relations

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• MANDATES A TOTAL ASSET MANAGEMENT IN EXCESS OF 257 BILLION INCLUDING INVESTMENT ACTIVITY FLOW TO RETIREMENT
• OTHER NOTABLE MANDATES WE OVERSEE INCLUDING INVESTMENT PLANS WHICH OVERTIME WILL BECOME PREVAILING RETIREMENT
• I COME TO YOU AS A FATHER OF A DAUGHTER IN LEON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, RETIRED MILITARY VETERAN OF 25 YEARS
• DAMAGE BY HURRICANES I ASKED HOW WOULD THIS HELP US PICK FOR MY GRANDMOTHER ON SOCIAL SECURITY SHE IS RETIRED
• I DON'T WANT US TO CONTRIBUTE TO ANOTHER LAWSUIT.

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• My wife is a public school teacher, and my mom is a retired public school teacher who is currently in
• I am a 33-year educator, pre-K through high school, and a retired charter school leader.
• I'm a 40-plus-year retired educator, having been in the classroom for 10 years.
• I'm retired from New Mexico State Government, and this is my third year with the House.
• Education Department don't have access to the sort of root data, if you will, the raw data that contributes

Committee: House House Education

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• <00:05:31.800><c> thoughtfully</c><00:05:32.520><c> and</c> contributing thoughtfully and contributing
• of Molokai Middle School in my district, who is joined by her husband Dustin Moss, and Wendy Lum, retired
• </c> retired teacher from Red Hill. retired teacher from Red Hill.
• Senate Draft 2 relating to campaign contributions. >> Senator San Buenaventura. >> Mr.
• President, I wish to offer floor amendment to HB 1519 SD2. contributions. contributions.

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• And he retired from the U.S. Navy in September 2023 after 39 and a half years of service.
• Whereas Vice Admiral Jeffrey Trusler, United States Navy, retired, was commissioned in the United States
• Navy in 1985 and served his country with honor and distinction for over 39 years, retiring in September
• And whereas, following his retirement, Vice Admiral Trusler continued his service to his nation and country
• the Oklahoma House of Representatives extends to Vice Admiral Jeffrey Trusler, United States Navy, retired

Bills: HCR1026 , SB1130 , SB1134 , SB1131 , SB1132 , SB1133 , SB1142 , HR1049

Summary: The House convened, called the roll, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of recognitions and presentations. Members honored Vice Admiral Jeff Trusler as Veteran of the Week, recognized the Prague Kolache Festival royalty and candidates, unveiled an artwork for the Capitol’s Hall of Heroes, and introduced the Doctor, Psychologist, and Nurse of the Day, along with the OSBI cold case team. The House also adopted HCR 1026, a resolution tied to Earth Day and “Lights Out Day” in Oklahoma, aimed at reducing light pollution and protecting migrating birds. A major portion of the meeting consisted of farewell remarks from Representatives Mike Osborne and Kevin West. Both reflected on their years of service, thanked family, staff, colleagues, and constituents, and emphasized themes of public service, hard work, conviction, and working across differences. Osborne’s remarks focused on freedom, immigration, service, and doing good in public life, while West stressed standing on principle, listening to others, and choosing courage over convenience. After the presentations and personal privilege speeches, the House moved into consideration of legislation. Chairman Caldwell presented the joint committee report on Senate Bill 1130, relating to the University Hospitals Authority, saying it would help ensure Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma have one of the world’s leading pediatric cardiology units. The transcript ends as members begin considering the bill, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• His contributions have consistently reflected the highest level of integrity, humility, and service.
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• have consistently reflected contribution have consistently reflected the<00:10:39.680><c> highest</c
• So maybe, Hannah, we can retire sometime soon.
• So maybe, Hannah, we can retire sometime soon.

Summary: The Water and Land Committee held a hearing on several governor’s messages for confirmation to land and water-related boards and commissions. The first item was GM 745, confirming Nor Abbott to a second term on the Natural Area Reserves System Commission through June 30, 2029. DLNR and other supporters submitted testimony, and Abbott said his focus has been on watching for potential impacts to marine reserves from nearby land activity and helping ensure those impacts are avoided, minimized, or mitigated through a thorough process. The committee then took up GM 783 and GM 762, both involving the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission. Fenton Pang and Jensen Chop were nominated for terms ending June 30, 2028 and June 30, 2029, respectively. Multiple individuals and organizations testified in strong support, including representatives of civic clubs, Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana, and other community groups. Testimony emphasized Pang’s scientific background, cultural values, humility, and service, and described Chop as a long-time Kahoʻolawe steward with strong ties to restoration work and the Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana. Chop said his goal is to help more people build a connection to ʻāina and to continue restoration and cultural education efforts on Kahoʻolawe. The final major item was GM 770, confirming Hannah Kihalani Springer to the Commission on Water Resource Management through June 30, 2028. DLNR strongly supported her nomination, describing her as a cultural expert and advocate who can ensure indigenous knowledge is meaningfully included in water policy. Testimony from community members, Earthjustice, Sierra Club, and others highlighted her experience, integrity, and role in protecting customary and traditional water rights, especially for place-based and Native Hawaiian communities. Supporters also said her appointment was important given current water and climate challenges. The chair indicated the committee would proceed to decision-making after the hearing, and no opposition was noted in the testimony summarized here.

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• And whereas Jeff Osterdock retired from active duty on June 1, 2023, with a combined active duty Army
• Retired from active duty on June 1, 2023, with a combined active duty Army Reserve time of 35 years,
• state of Oklahoma holds our veterans in the highest esteem and appreciates the sacrifices and contributions

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• There is a provision for a $6,000 deduction for distributions from a pension or retirement account for
• taxpayers who are age 65 or older, a $6,000 deduction for contributions to a Roth individual retirement

Summary: The caucus focused on HB 2153, a tax conformity bill that would align Arizona tax law with the Internal Revenue Code as of January 1, 2026, including retroactive provisions for tax year 2025. Staff explained that the bill excludes three federal provisions: the additional $6,000 senior deduction, the higher SALT deduction, and the deduction for interest on new car loans. It also adds several Arizona-specific changes, including a $6,000 deduction for certain retirement distributions for taxpayers 65 and older, a $6,000 deduction for Roth IRA contributions, an increase in the dependent tax credit from $100 to $125, and a deduction for child and dependent care expenses above the federal credit. JLBC estimated a negative fiscal impact of $441.3 million in the first year, declining over the next two years. Chairman Livingston argued the bill was needed immediately because the Department of Revenue had already issued tentative forms assuming full conformity, creating confusion for taxpayers and businesses. He said the governor’s earlier direction and the department’s forms were not coordinated with the legislature’s approach, and warned taxpayers and businesses not to file until the issue was resolved. He also said the bill would help small businesses by preventing mismatched state and federal rules, especially on deductions and vehicle expensing, and emphasized that many Arizona businesses would otherwise face two sets of books. Members asked about the practical impact on small businesses and the department’s forms. Livingston and staff said Arizona has about 700,000 small businesses, most with 19 or fewer employees, and that the department’s forms largely reflected full conformity except for a worksheet tied to the governor’s requested changes. Staff explained the difference between “simple conformity” and “full conformity,” noting that some federal provisions occur “below the line” and require explicit state law. The committee also discussed the child care provisions as a new Arizona deduction and a separate increase in the child care credit. No vote was taken, and the meeting adjourned before floor session.

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• I think it's a great way to thank them for their contributions, service, and sacrifices.
• We're going to try to work you to death over the next three or four weeks before you retire.
• I worry that I see all these... ...young people retiring at such a young age.

Bills: HB227

Committee: Senate Transportation

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• Color sergeant, please retire the colors. Sergeant, please retire the colors. Thank you.
• loved having a focus on and a passion for civics education, African American history, and the contributions

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, presentation of the colors, and the national anthem. The chamber welcomed cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, former Senate presidents and colleagues, and other guests. Senators also observed moments of silence honoring former Senator Geraldine Thompson and former Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart, and the Senate dedicated its 2024-2026 handbook to Thompson in recognition of her work in education and civics. The main action of the day was adoption of SCR 1294, which authorized the House and Senate to meet in joint session in the House chamber at 11 a.m. that day to receive a message from Governor Ron DeSantis. The resolution was adopted without objection, rules were waived, and it was immediately certified to the House. The Secretary was also directed to notify the House and Governor that the Senate was convened and ready to proceed with the 2025 regular session. In a lengthy opening-day address, the President outlined the session’s priorities, emphasizing rural Florida, citrus and agriculture, government efficiency, IT and cybersecurity reform, administrative rule review, affordability, insurance and property tax relief, autism services, veterans’ support, mental health and child welfare legislation, Everglades restoration, public school administrative efficiency, and food insecurity. No substantive debate or roll-call votes were taken beyond the unanimous adoption of the concurrent resolution. The Senate then adjourned until March 12, 2025, or upon the call of the President.

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• He left after 20 years to go seek other opportunities and start a semi-retired life.
• If this physician retires or leaves the state, you can no longer practice.
• If this physician retires, leaves the state, you can no longer practice.
• we have an attending physician who has been serving as a collaborating physician and they leave, retire
• These clinicians are eager to return, raise families, and contribute to our workforce.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Health

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health held a hearing to take testimony on a wide range of bills involving professional licensure, clinical practice, and public health-related workforce issues. The chair explained that no votes would be taken at the hearing and that the purpose was to gather public input. Early testimony focused on Marnie’s Law, with supporters describing the bill as a no-cost, preventive measure to require nursing education on inflammatory breast cancer after a family tragedy and arguing it could reduce misdiagnosis and save lives. A major portion of the hearing centered on bills affecting clinical decision-making and licensure compacts. Supporters of the physician ownership/clinical autonomy bills argued they would protect independent practices from corporate interference after the Steward collapse, while supporters of EMS, dental, psychology, physical therapy, and physician assistant compacts said the measures would improve workforce mobility, reduce delays, and expand access to care, especially for rural patients, military families, and telehealth users. Several witnesses emphasized that the compacts would not reduce standards and would strengthen public protection through shared disciplinary databases and streamlined credentialing. There was also testimony on bills to ensure safe medication administration and to protect the independence of complementary and alternative health care practitioners. Nursing representatives urged that only licensed professionals administer medications in hospitals, hospices, and home care settings, warning that delegation to unlicensed staff could endanger patients and nurses’ licenses. A complementary and alternative care witness supported consumer access with mandatory disclosures and limits on reserved medical acts. On the dental compact, witnesses were split: some supported portability and workforce flexibility, while others warned the compact lacked a hands-on skills exam and could weaken Massachusetts’ regulatory authority and patient safety. The hearing concluded with continued testimony on the psychology compact, physical therapy compact, and physician assistant bills, with most speakers favoring expanded interstate practice and reduced administrative barriers.

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• While demand continues to increase, our utilities are voluntarily retiring reliable, affordable base-load
• While demand continues to increase, our utilities are voluntarily retiring reliable, affordable base-load
• Representative Martinez, aware of each and every one of those projects, and each of those would contribute
• What happens—my concern on more wind—what happens to these wind units when they retire?
• I mean, what—how do you remove them if they're retired and they don't work anymore?

Bills: HB2014 , HB2113 , HB2145 , HB2331 , HB2340 , HB2389 , HB2400 , HB2401 , HB2428 , HB2494 , HB2696 , HB2756 , HB2795 , HB2955 , HCM2008

Committees: House Natural Resources, Energy & Water , House House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, utility consumer, rate intervention, public service corporation, Arizona Revised Statutes, residential rates, consumer protection, fuel reformulation, gasoline standards, environmental regulations, ethanol supply, Air Quality, energy reliability, electric service providers, reliable resources, public power entity

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• days off without pay before they are eligible for minimum sick time benefits under the Railroad Retirement
• and payments in lieu of contributions, the employee medical assistance contribution, and the workers
• Even in your retirement, you continue to teach. We appreciate it. Any members of the committee?
• They explained that because I... ...contributed to the program with every paycheck for many years, I
• their families don't have to wait six months to access the benefit they have a right to and have contributed

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development

Summary: The hearing focused on employment rights legislation, especially the Protect Labor Act (H. 2086/S. 1327), which would create state-level labor protections if federal private-sector labor law is weakened or struck down, and would also add protections such as bans on captive audience meetings, virtual elections, stronger misclassification rules, and protections for health care workers and immigrant workers. Supporters from the AFL-CIO, nurses, SEIU, UAW, building trades, teachers, graduate workers, and policy groups argued that the bill is needed because of Trump administration actions, Project 2025, and threats to the NLRA and NLRB. They described the bill as a “trigger” law meant to preserve organizing and bargaining rights in Massachusetts if federal protections disappear or if the NLRB declines jurisdiction over certain workers. The committee also heard testimony on bills to restore a limited right to strike for certain public employees (H. 2078/S. 1311 or related filings). Supporters, including a representative, educators, and labor advocates, said the current ban on public employee strikes weakens good-faith bargaining and leaves workers without leverage to secure wages, staffing, and student supports. They argued that strikes are used as a last resort and that legalizing them under defined conditions would improve negotiations and better reflect the realities of recent teacher strikes in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Municipal Association opposed the strike bills, warning that public employee strikes are already prohibited by state law, that strikes disrupt students and communities, and that local governments face budget constraints under Proposition 2 1/2. The committee also took testimony on paid family and medical leave bills (S. 1351/H. 2110 and S. 1352), which would improve notice to workers, expand public reporting on claim denials and demographics, and fix a technical definition issue that has limited access for some covered contract workers. Witnesses from legal aid, policy organizations, and a small business owner said the changes would improve transparency, equity, and access to benefits without imposing major burdens on employers. Additional testimony supported a railroad sick leave bill and a private construction transparency bill, with Senator Keenan urging favorable action on both. No votes were taken during the hearing; members asked questions, and several witnesses and legislators requested favorable reports on the bills.

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• At the same time, 23% of the current podiatric workforce is expected to retire within five years.
• I was in private practice, retired at UCLA Medical Center, and my son, who currently practices there,
• to the pathogenicity of agents ...known sequences that contribute to the pathogenicity of agents that
• While we can't know if heavy metals contributed to these students' disabilities, we do know that heavy
• While there are multiple factors that contribute to these disabilities, Project Tender, which stands

Committee: House Health

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• Kennedy, for five minutes. happy retirement and I yield back the happy retirement and I yield back the
• ><c> Guard,</c><00:41:37.920><c> Admiral</c> retiring from the Coast Guard, Admiral retiring from the
• or other contributions not lawfully made.
• been accepted through his campaign committee in-kind contributions or other contributions not lawfully
• or other contributions not lawfully made.

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• We listened when municipalities said we need help with retirement costs.
• We listened when municipalities said we need help with retirement costs.
• We listened when municipalities said we need help with retirement costs.
• We listened when municipalities needed help with retirement costs.
• We listened when municipalities needed help with retirement costs.

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• And they cover things like employer contributions for retirement, health insurance premium increases,
• <00:04:51.640><c> for</c><00:04:51.840><c> retirement,</c><00:04:52.960><c> um</c><00:04:53.120><c> health
• </c> contributions for retirement, um health contributions for retirement, um health insurance<00:04:
• </c><01:18:05.800><c> Ritter</c><01:18:06.040><c> retires,</c> mean, maybe when Mr.
• Ritter retires, mean, maybe when Mr.

Committee: Joint Appropriations & Revenue

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• So that would include judges who are in retired senior status.
• Those are typically judges who have retired and have reached the age of 70.
• </c> this fiscal note used the retired this fiscal note used the retired judges.<00:45:47.839><c> Additionally
• </c><00:47:49.200><c> on</c> judges who are in who are retired on judges who are in who are retired on
• </c> whether it's part-time judges or retired whether it's part-time judges or retired judges<02:18:34.319

Summary: The committee began a work session on House Bill 1600, concerning access to the centralized voter registration database on election days. Secretary of State David Scanlan testified that the state already has a new statewide voter registration system connected to town clerks and supervisors of the checklist, and that the bill was probably unnecessary but acceptable if the legislature wanted it. He raised concern about language that could require direct electronic access in every polling place, noting that some polling locations lack reliable internet or cell service and that municipalities can change polling locations, which could make a rigid requirement expensive and impractical. Members discussed whether the bill should be clarified to allow direct or indirect access, including use of a phone-based workaround, and the secretary said that would address his concern. The committee then voted on HB 1600. Representative Maguire moved ought to pass with an amendment adding “direct or indirect access” on page one, line seven, and the motion was seconded. The amendment was adopted 9-0 by voice vote, and the committee then voted 9-0 to OTP the bill. The chair stated that HB 1600 would be placed on consent. The committee next took up House Bill 1197F FN, a technical correction to insurance laws. Members noted it had already passed the House with amendment and that the fiscal note was effectively indeterminate but would not affect the general fund because the insurance agency is self-funded. The committee voted 9-0 to OTP the bill; the chair said consent calendar placement would be decided by the full committee. Finally, the committee opened a work session on House Bill 11:30 FN regarding judicial performance evaluations. Representative Lynn, the bill’s sponsor, argued that the fiscal note overstated the immediate cost and said the judicial branch could likely manage through the current biennium while implementing the new system. He also supported making judges’ names public and said the bill’s anonymity provisions were aimed at protecting the identities of questionnaire respondents, not the judges being evaluated. Members asked about public disclosure, internal access to evaluation materials, and the removal of language allowing the governor and executive council to receive evaluations on request; discussion continued on those points, but no final vote on HB 11:30 FN was taken in the portion provided.