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• President, a million dollars is the threshold. Now, a million dollars is a lot of money.
• It is an Election year. Are we buying votes? Everybody knows what's going on here.
• sheriffs and elected law enforcement officers.
• sheriffs and elected law enforcement officers.
• This budget doesn't do anything for the people who actually elect us and send us here.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation, then approved the prior day’s Journal and moved into motions, resolutions, and budget-related business. Senator Gianaris called up Senate Print 5898A for reconsideration; the Senate voted 59 ayes to restore the bill to the third reading calendar. Several amendments were also received on third-reading bills, and the Finance Committee was called into session while the chamber proceeded with resolutions. The Senate adopted Resolution J.2106 recognizing Second Chance Month and the mental health impacts of incarceration, with Senator Brisport speaking in support and a guest from the community recognized in the chamber. The body also adopted Resolution J.1492 designating May 27, 2026, as Taiwan Heritage Day, with remarks from Senators Sepúlveda, Stavisky, and Liu highlighting Taiwanese contributions to New York and expressing support for Taiwan amid current geopolitical tensions. The Finance Committee then reported several budget bills, including Senate Prints 9003D, 9004D, 9007C, and 9009C, which were moved to third reading. The remainder of the session focused on the supplemental and controversial budget calendars, especially tax and spending provisions. Senators debated the “Protecting Our Wallets” energy rebate, with supporters describing it as a one-time check for eligible taxpayers and critics arguing it was too small and not tied directly to utility bills; the chamber accepted the message of necessity and laid the bills aside. Members also debated extensions and changes to tax provisions affecting corporations, alternative fuel exemptions, Broadway and theatrical production tax credits, charitable deductions for certain 501(c)(3)s, nicotine pouch taxes, a new New York City pied-à-terre tax, and a standardbred horse-racing testing fee. Several senators criticized the budget as raising costs or favoring certain industries, while supporters defended the measures as revenue-raising, affordability, or public-health policies. No final votes on the controversial budget bills are shown in the excerpt beyond procedural rulings, adoption of the resolution calendar, and acceptance of committee reports.

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• The million-dollar threshold is consistent with a threshold that the federal government requires in a
• Moving to a statewide single audit would dramatically increase the threshold of auditing these federal
• But that's the federal threshold. We didn't set it.
• But that's the federal threshold. We didn't set it. The feds did. Okay.
• the million-dollar threshold, and they get compiled into the next audit.

Bills: SB145, SB143

Keywords: auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture, fee update, regulatory fees, egg inspection, egg grading, egg dealer, pesticide control, pesticide registration, pesticide applicator, pest management consultant, plant protection, nursery license

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• Secondly, there is an income threshold they heard uh the attorney general talk about um and again may
• mindful that some of these thresholds mindful that some of these thresholds that<00:15:17.920>
• However, you're a meet that threshold.
• Um, we think it population threshold.
• request an amendment that the threshold request an amendment that the threshold go<00:42:30.800>

Bills: HB1601, HB1828, HB1616, HB1603, HB1606, HB1604, HB1605

Keywords: biosecurity, invasive species, Hawaii Invasive Species Council, Department of Land and Natural Resources, appropriation, agriculture, land use, farm dwelling, renewable energy, income qualification, solar energy, geothermal resources, hydropower, agricultural tourism, aquaculture, commercial activity, swine production, Korean natural farming, land leases, Hawaii

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• Those elected to and constituting the House have declared the emergency to have passed. Mr.
• I24 nay, having received a majority vote of those elected to and constituent in the House.
• Having received a majority vote of those elected, the bill has passed. Mr.
• Leader, Elect Provenzano, do you have a question on the bill or the amendment?
• Leader Fugate, Leader Elect Provenzano, declare the vote.

Bills: HB3329, HR1039, HR1040, HB3413, HB3414, HB3415, HB3416, HB3417, HB3418, HB3419, HB3420, HB3706, HB3711, HB4139, HB1268, HB3660, HJR1023, HB3298, HB3056, HJR1084, HB3934, HB3919, HB4118, HB4119, HB3791, HB4260, HB4178, HB4215, HB4324, HB3270, HB4352, HB4305, HB2955, HB3315, HB3066, HB1245, HB4125, HB3075, HB3129, HB3239, HB4153, HB3265, HB4491, SB680, HB4263, HB4268, HB1675, HB3885, HB2984, HB3697, HB2959, HB3671, HB3852, HB2933, HB3057, HB3802, HB4294, HB4285, HB3708, HB3979, HB3977, HB3986, HB3985, HB3588, HB3742, HB3845, HJR1070, HB3590, HB3595, HB3391, HB3183, HB3764, HB3765, HB1002, HB4434, HJR1086, HB4060, HB3881, HB3500, HB4408, HB3648, HB3127, HB3606

Keywords: long-term care, advisory board, sunset legislation, mental health, psychologists, University of Oklahoma, gymnastics, NCAA, congratulations, sports excellence, recognition, honor, athletics, Joseph Castiglione, leadership, education, sports management, HB3413, public finance, state budget

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• Texas elections.
• election.
• election days.
• the election.
• , May elections, constitutional amendment elections, and runoff elections.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• AND THEN FOR MASTERS AND DOCTORATE WE LOOKED AT THE THRESHOLDS SHOWN ON THE SCREEN.
• AS PART OF THE REVIEW WHAT WE IDENTIFIED OVER 200 PROGRAMS THAT WERE BELOW THE THRESHOLD.
• MOST OF THE PROGRAMS ON THE LIST THAT WERE BELOW THE THRESHOLD AT THE MASTERS LEVEL.
• WE LOOKED AT CERTAIN THRESHOLDS FOR UNFILLED OPENINGS FOR A PROGRAM TO BE ON THE LIST.
• AND THESE WERE THE ONES THAT WERE BELOW THE THRESHOLDS THAT I SHARED.

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• Rural and municipal max hookup thresholds per user.
• Rural and municipal max hookup thresholds per user.
• then... ...if you have disagreements with it, then it goes up to the governor's office, who is your elected
• They just elected to... ...their county water resource districts. So again, doing the same thing.
• They just elected to stay underneath the county structure.

Keywords: 908, all

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• You'd need to work about a one eight-hour shift a week and you would meet the $580 month threshold.
• So Medicaid, it's a lower threshold, 3% for the Medicaid error rate.
• Medicaid, it's a lower threshold, 3% for the Medicaid error rate.
• I know that it's election season, but here we are once again in a very critical time and also very dark
• I know that it's election season, but here we are once again in a very critical time and also very dark

Bills: HB2190, HB2202, HB2233, HB2251, HB2252, HB2396, HB2437, HB2689, HB2796

Keywords: physician assistants, licensure compact, medical services, multistate practice, patient care access, healthcare workforce, military families, adverse actions, dementia care, telementoring, healthcare education, rural communities, grant funding, HB 2233, rural health transformation, rural health transformation program, AHCCCS, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, Joint Legislative Budget Committee, JLBC

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• Michael, and Albertville and is governed by elected officials from each city. communities of Albertville
• When you said you have an elected board, are they elected to the Joint Powers Water Board, or are they
• elected officials as a board?
• Madam Chair, they are an elected board. They are City Council members appointed to the board.
• <01:24:42.560> for<01:24:42.719> not currently on the threshold for not currently on

Bills: HF343, HF446, HF448, HF674, HF811, HF832, HF1661, HF1528, HF1536, HF1541, HF1670, HF1438, HF1714, HF1748, HF1835, HF1904, HF1929, HF1942

Keywords: HF343, Chisago County, Shorewood Park Sanitary Sewer District, Rush Lake, sewer extension, wastewater infrastructure, sanitary sewer, treatment pond, sewage treatment, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, Public Facilities Authority, local infrastructure, municipal utilities, water quality, sanitation, bond proceeds fund, Minnesota bonding, HF446

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• She said she needs some help, but to get to that $5,000 threshold, she thinks that as a small business
• I think as a small business threshold I think as a small business can<01:08:10.480> still<01:
• So, um, that's why that threshold that Representative Harder talked about is more important than just
• So, um, that's why that threshold that Representative Harder talked about is more important than just
• That's why that threshold that Representative Harder talked about is more important than just the size

Keywords: 1183, house

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• over that 6% threshold. over that 6% threshold.
• The Cabinet for error rate threshold.
• And the threshold went from 40% down to 25%.
• If we're lowering the poverty threshold, right?
• So, we're poverty threshold, right?

Keywords: 958, all

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• It provides relief to gig workers by ending the Democrats' absurd 600 1099-K reporting threshold and
• Maria makes this important point as we stand on the threshold of the Fourth of July.
• <05:19:09.360> of<05:19:09.600> doing and now we're on the threshold of doing and now
• we're on the threshold of doing something<05:19:10.400> about<05:19:10.638> it.
• threshold of doing something about it. threshold of doing something about it.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, July 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• about 2,000 residents, does that for older adults who fit underneath the 60% area median income threshold
• We will have an elected volunteer resident council.
• And we've heard some ideas that we're, We will have an elected volunteer resident council.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission meeting focused on continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), beginning with a presentation from Two Life Communities on its Opus Newton model, which is opening in the fall. Two Life described Opus as a middle-income, modern CCRC built around affordability, care coordination in residents’ apartments rather than separate care buildings, and resident-driven community life. Commissioners asked about financing, home care arrangements, affordability, Medicaid/MassHealth access, and the role of resident councils versus board representation. Two Life said it wants to remain within the CCRC framework, but expressed concern about proposals that would require multiple discrete care levels, impose deadlines on entrance-fee refunds, or require resident board seats. The commission then discussed possible recommendations. There was broad support for Senate Bill 478, which would require clearer disclosure of entrance-fee refund terms in a separate document for prospective residents. On refund timing, members were divided: some favored a one-year deadline or a deadline with waivers, while others opposed a fixed deadline because of financing risks and the potential impact on new development and current residents. Several members suggested keeping the status quo but adding better data collection and reporting on refund timing. On the CCRC definition and marketing, members debated whether the current statutory definition is too vague and whether the commission should recommend clearer standards or a certification-like process, while also noting resource limits for state oversight. Members also discussed the Age CCRC Consumer Guide, with general agreement that it should be updated and made more useful to consumers, possibly with clearer questions to ask and more information about facilities, though some cautioned against adding subjective financial-risk statements that would be hard to administer. On resident representation, several commissioners strongly supported requiring resident voting members on boards, while providers argued that strong resident associations and regular meetings with boards may be preferable and that communities should retain flexibility. The meeting ended with a request for written comments by July 11, draft recommendations to be circulated July 18, and a possible final meeting on July 21, with the commission aiming to finish by August 1.

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• We also would like to invite you to our town hall for this next upcoming election saying, wait, you know
• We know what the thresholds are for rating.
• You know, because I talked with several people in my district that elected me to office.

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• We think we’re important as the elected officials, but really our small businesses are, and you’re just
• Good fortune for us to get elected, unfortunate for us to lose you on the committee, but happy to see
• State eligibility thresholds for assistance programs should reflect San Diego's true cost of living,

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact held an informational hearing in San Diego focused on “Making Sense of California’s Economy: Real Cost Pressures and Household Impacts Facing San Diego.” Chair Salas and Assemblymember Darshana Patel opened by emphasizing affordability, housing, and the importance of bringing state policy discussions into the community. The first panel featured leaders from Cal State San Marcos and the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation, who described the region’s innovation ecosystem, the university’s role in social mobility and workforce development, and the importance of partnerships with K-12 schools, community colleges, military installations, and industry. They also highlighted regional strengths in life sciences, aerospace and defense, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and venture-backed innovation, while warning that housing costs, federal research cuts, permitting delays, and small-business fragility threaten growth and talent retention. Committee members asked about collaboration among higher education institutions and what state policy changes could help. Panelists said the region’s universities are complementary rather than competitive and stressed the value of public-private partnerships, social innovation, and aligning academic programs with employer needs. On policy, they urged faster permitting, possible regulatory sandboxes, stronger research investment, support for cross-border trade and manufacturing, and more housing affordability to keep workers in the region. The second panel centered on small business and entrepreneurship, with testimony from Hydrostasis founder Dr. Debbie Chen, Amai co-founder Sven Davison, and Asian Business Association San Diego CEO Jason Pagal. Chen described building a hydration-monitoring wearable, the barriers women founders face in accessing capital, and the importance of SBDC, Stella Foundation, and university internship support. Davison described Amai’s edible cup business and how tariffs, supply-chain costs, and financing constraints forced the company to pivot manufacturing plans. Pagal presented survey data showing high relocation intent, difficulty hiring, and low confidence among businesses, and recommended expanded technical assistance, regional cost-of-living adjustments, and small-business affordability zones. During questioning, members discussed targeted procurement and local incentive models, the role of SBDC and other support networks, and how to better tailor state programs to local conditions. Public comment came from the California Southern Small Business Development Corporation, which stressed that access to affordable capital remains a major challenge and noted the volume of loan guarantee requests coming from San Diego. No formal votes were taken; the hearing concluded with closing remarks from both members underscoring the need to use local testimony to shape future state policy and support California’s economy, families, and small businesses.

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• Yes, I represent the City of College Station as an elected council member, and I really appreciate you
• I chaired our planning and zoning commission immediately prior to being elected, and then...
• As prices come down, the threshold to meet the criteria for down payment assistance lowers, allowing

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• It's the highway threshold to get an extra 5% reimbursement on those wages.
• As you might know, PERA's board is elected, and then it has the Secretary of State and myself on it.
• The other elected official on that board.
• What I mean by that is the same way that every elected office is independent and should be, because the
• voters elected them and they have a constitutional right to vote.

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• But by being elected by the population, the Senate is now, frankly, just a smaller collection of the
• Additionally, Texas elected officials like our GLO Commissioner Don Buckingham stated that the federal
• SB 2681 simply amends the Election Code to allow someone to challenge a voter registration based on a
• Senate Bill 2633, relating to a local option election on the sale of alcoholic beverages.
• Senate Bill 2633, relating to a local option election on the sale of alcoholic beverages.

Summary: The Senate took up and passed Senate Bill 945, which concerns political shareholder proposals by insurers and insurance holding companies. Senator Hughes argued the bill would protect Texas-based insurers from activist shareholder pressure, especially proposals aimed at limiting insurance coverage for oil and gas companies for ESG or political reasons. The motion to suspend the regular order was adopted over objection, and SB 945 passed to engrossment on a 20-10 vote with one present not voting. The chamber also passed Senate Bill 1117, allowing any Texas-licensed dentist to administer botulinum toxin in oral or maxillofacial regions for aesthetic purposes, and House Joint Resolution 98, renewing Texas’s application for an Article 5 Convention of States to propose amendments on fiscal restraints, federal power limits, and term limits. Both measures advanced after debate and roll-call votes; SB 1117 passed unanimously after suspension of the three-day rule, and H.J.R. 98 was adopted on a 17-14 vote. Members then approved several other measures, including the committee substitute for House Bill 142 on HHSC’s Office of Inspector General and Medicaid overpayment recovery, Senate Bill 2373 on AI-enabled financial fraud and deepfake/phishing schemes, Senate Bill 2221 on fraudulent UCC financing statements, and Senate Bill 2681 on the basis for third-party voter-registration challenges. The Senate also adopted a resolution authorizing a Texas Life Monument replica at the Capitol complex, and passed S.J.R. 59 creating funds for Texas State Technical College capital needs. The body debated and passed Senate Bill 946, which would bar credit discrimination against organizations based on social, political, religious, or similar value-based considerations and require credit decisions to rest on creditworthiness. Senators raised concerns that the bill could create a special protected class for non-human entities or conflict with existing state policies, but the bill advanced to engrossment on a 20-11 vote. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 2477 to ease office-to-residential conversions in large cities after adopting an amendment negotiated with municipal stakeholders, and began consideration of Senate Bill 715 on ERCOT reliability requirements for generators, including existing generation, with extensive debate over impacts on renewables, power purchase agreements, and grid reliability.

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• It's mainly to see that this is an actual job Colton started 12 years ago when I first got elected.
• without objection that will be The order, th3, declare the vote: 89, iii, 2, nay, 2/3 vote of those elected

Bills: SB1287, SB1983, SB1796, SB1806, SB1558, SB2135, SB483, SB1198, SB1265, SB2154, SB2139, SB1552, SB2118, SB1775, SB259, SB1344, SB1380, SB2007, SB1572, SB2074, SB1423, SB1425, SB1502, SB1503, SB1833, SB1561, SB1555, SB2044, SB1749, SB904, SB1565, SB1500, SB667, SB1484, SB1562, SB1644, HR1045, SB227, SB1627, SB1475, SB1966, SB2049, SB1531, SB80, SB1734, SB1630, SB1894, SB1975, SB1432, SB1437, SB1812, SB346, SB710, SB1489, SB1614, SB2045, SB1250, SB1304, SB1501, SB1946, SB592, SB65, SB1257, SB444, SB640, SB2178, SB1242, SB1642

Keywords: abstraction, licensing, Oklahoma Abstractors Board, criminal background, good moral character, SB1983, foster care, resource family partner, resource family partners, Department of Human Services, DHS, child welfare, foster homes, foster children, placement data, data sharing, de-identified data, aggregated data, sibling groups, placement disruptions

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• New College of Florida, we did identify that they exceeded the threshold on paying the president and
• And so anything above that threshold, they have to use other funds.
• The first fiscal year, it was about $36,000 over the threshold of the $200,000 threshold.
• When he was president, I believe his excess over the threshold was being paid for by a DSO.
• When he was president, I believe his excess over the threshold was being paid for by a DSO.

Summary: The Higher Education Budget Subcommittee met to hear a presentation from the Florida Auditor General’s office on recent operational audits of four universities and to discuss how audit findings are handled. The Auditor General explained that financial audits occur annually and operational audits at least every three years, with universities required to respond in writing to findings; the office generally follows up in the next audit cycle, though it can audit sooner if needed. Members asked about accountability, whether findings are referred to other bodies, and how internal university audit functions interact with the state audit process. The chair emphasized the committee’s oversight role in ensuring public funds are used appropriately. The audit findings highlighted issues at New College of Florida, Florida A&M University, the University of Florida, and Florida Atlantic University. At New College, auditors cited invoice/payment errors, delinquent student account collection delays, prohibited extra compensation, exceeding state remuneration limits for certain employees, weak purchasing card controls, construction management cost documentation issues, and subcontractor licensing documentation gaps. At FAMU, auditors found investment accounting classification issues, delayed bank reconciliations, late vendor payments, and incomplete annual employee evaluations. At UF, auditors reported concerns over a $6.4 million consulting contract, event and catering spending, president’s office hiring and salary practices, bonus and relocation payments, continued high compensation after the president transitioned to another role, travel expenses including charter flights, and remote work agreements. At FAU, auditors found distance learning fee revenue exceeded allowable costs by about $2.8 million, carry forward funds were underreported by about $77 million, and credit card controls needed improvement. Members pressed the Auditor General on whether overpayments were refunded, whether any findings involved statutory violations, and what enforcement exists beyond the audit report. The auditor said some issues were corrected by the universities, such as New College recovering excess compensation from foundation funds, but others would be revisited in future audits; if potential fraud were identified, it would be referred to the state attorney’s office. The chair closed by noting that accountability for public spending rests with the Legislature and the committee, and the meeting adjourned without any vote or formal action beyond receiving the presentation.