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• We're working on a special revenue fund, some additional sources to bring in there, and some reporting
• We're trying to bring in revenue from multiple sources.
• So we are trying to be creative and find sources of revenue anywhere we can.
• sources of revenue sources of revenue okay<00:25:59.240> and<00:25:59.600> Senator
• gets someone to the point of committing gets someone to the point of committing violence<01:14:50.560

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <01:01:29.040> by could erode our tribal revenues by could erode our tribal revenues by diverting
• Somebody committed fraud.
• Somebody<02:46:05.760> committed<02:46:06.160> fraud. Somebody committed fraud.
• Somebody committed fraud.
• was found guilty of committing fraud. was found guilty of committing fraud.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Senate was called to order, a quorum was established, and remote voting was authorized for several members. The body adopted committee reports except those related to Senate Concurrent Resolution 6, gave Senate File 4067 a second reading, and referred newly introduced bills as listed on the agenda. It also adopted a motion to strike and re-refer House File 3379 to the Committee on Finance, and then moved into special orders and floor debate. The main floor action was on House File 2358, a public safety bill providing enhanced criminal penalties for certain coercion offenses. Senator Lang described it as creating a Minnesota crime targeting sexual extortion of children, including online extortion. Senator Maye Quade supported the bill and spoke about the tragic constituent story behind it. The Senate took a roll call and passed the bill 67-0, with its title agreed to. The Senate then began debate on Senate File 4511, which would clarify Minnesota gambling law to prohibit prediction-market style betting disguised as futures contracts. Senator Marty argued the bill was needed to stop companies such as Kalshi and Polymarket from using futures-contract language to evade state gambling restrictions and to protect existing regulated gambling businesses. Senator Johnson initially offered the A10 amendment to delay action until federal jurisdiction issues are resolved, but withdrew it after debate. He then offered the A8 amendment to preserve longer-term weather-related hedging contracts, which Senator Marty supported as a distinction from short-term, manipulable bets; the A8 amendment was adopted. Debate continued with questions about the bill’s scope, including whether it would reach election-related or financial contracts.

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• First of all is the general Community Education Revenue.
• Also is our youth after-school enrichment revenue.
• Early Childhood Family Education revenue, or ECFE programs, um, there's a large piece of revenue that
• <00:09:00.680> that there's a a large piece of Revenue that there's a a large piece of Revenue
• programs uh the school Age Care Revenue programs uh the school Age Care Revenue uh<00:09:29.600>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The next bill is **SB 159**, the Revenue Trailer Bill.
• We're still committed to a healthy transit system in California, and we just need additional time to
• Legislative leadership clearly committed to clean up when SB 131 one was voted on earlier this summer
• We also ask that you consider revenue solutions that will uphold our values of health care equity and
• We hear about this before making a decision about advancing commitments.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• During fiscal years 2028 and 2029, we expect spending to exceed revenues by nearly $4 billion.
• uh you could look for new state revenue uh you could look for new state revenue sources<00:36:26.760
• changes through our monthly uh Revenue changes through our monthly uh Revenue updates<00:37:57.079
• both revenue and mini economic updates.
• <00:56:31.839> and quarterly economic uh revenue and quarterly economic uh revenue and economic

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• May you bless them with courage, integrity as they carry their great commitment.
• Integrity as they carry their great commitment.
• check in 401 by lost 2025 251 section 13, meaning section 403 1504 relating to the Department of Revenue
• check in 401 by lost 2025 251 section 13, meaning section 403 1504 relating to the Department of Revenue
• This is the annual Tax Corrections Act that the Department of Revenue goes through and cleans up the

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Laura Mercer. Members also introduced guests and honored National Women’s History Month visitors, Father Andres Arango and interfaith guests, Jeremiah Pate, and a proclamation declaring March 25, 2026, as Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. The House also noted the birth of the pro tem’s son and announced several committee substitutions and bill referrals on the Speaker’s desk. In Committee of the Whole, the House considered SB 1092, SB 1097, and SB 1135, and each received a do-pass recommendation. SB 1092 was described as ending probation or early release for people convicted of dangerous crimes against children. SB 1097 was identified as the annual claimant bill, and SB 1135 also passed without discussion. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, and the three bills were referred to engrossing. On third reading, SB 1430, the annual tax corrections bill relating to the Department of Revenue, passed 51-0. One member raised concern that a provision might affect tax exemptions, while another explained that the bill was intended as a technical cleanup and that any policy-changing language had been removed in committee. The House then announced committee meetings for Wednesday and Thursday and adjourned until 10 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026.

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• > your Arisha, your commitment to your Arisha, your commitment to your community<02:09:24.239>
• <03:10:45.920> by Survivors of the crimes committed by Survivors of the crimes committed by
• <05:19:39.680> for produce $1.1 billion of revenue for produce $1.1 billion of revenue for
• generate billions of dollars in revenue generate billions of dollars in revenue for<05:47:00.878
• <05:52:44.558> from million annually in state revenues from million annually in state revenues

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

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• Carolyn Deal Hunter with Sloat Higgins-Gensen, on behalf of the Revenue-Based Finance Coalition, which
• Yes, I just want to state once again, I remain very, very committed to...
• Yes, I just want to state once again, I remain very, very committed to continuing to work with the very
• I'm committed to working with Wells Fargo and the other banking institutions in good faith to try to
• And if I could get your commitment that you'll continue to work on this bill as it moves on potentially

Summary: The Assembly Banking and Finance Committee met to hear several bills focused on consumer and small business financial protections. SB 97, by Senator Grayson, would update and clarify California’s digital financial assets law; supporters from the blockchain industry and consumer groups said it would improve compliance clarity while preserving room to align with possible federal action. The committee passed SB 97 on a due-pass motion to the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee, with the roll left open for absent members. The committee also heard SB 362, which would strengthen disclosure rules for small business financing by requiring clearer pricing information throughout the marketing process. Supporters said the bill would help small businesses compare offers and avoid harmful financing, while some industry groups objected to the bill’s treatment of communications and APR disclosures during negotiations. After discussion, the committee passed SB 362 to the Judiciary Committee, with several members voting aye and the roll left open. SB 784, a bill addressing predatory home-improvement and solar financing practices, drew extensive testimony. The author and supporters described scams targeting seniors, low-income homeowners, and non-English speakers, and said the bill would add safeguards such as confirmation calls, document access, fee transparency, and longer cancellation periods. Solar industry groups moved to neutral after amendments, while banks and other lenders raised concerns about overbreadth and impacts on legitimate lending. The committee passed SB 784 to Judiciary, with some members not voting or changing votes during the roll call. Finally, SB 825 sought to give the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation clearer authority to enforce existing consumer financial protection laws against its licensees, especially in light of reduced federal CFPB enforcement. Supporters argued California needs independent state enforcement tools, while banking and mortgage groups opposed the bill as duplicative and unnecessary, urging coordination with federal regulators and proposing narrower amendments. The committee passed SB 825 to Appropriations on a due-pass vote, and then adjourned after completing the agenda.

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• Baker affected the development of the Gadsden Flag Florida license plate, which generates recurring revenue
• Our business is 100% owned by Florida residents, ensuring a commitment to our community and its growth
• Our path involves a relentless commitment to innovation, And Earth observation-adjacent technologies.
• Our path involves a relentless commitment to innovation and quality.
• The next five years will take a significant effort in spacecraft, software, revenue generation, and users

Summary: The committee met to hear presentations on Florida’s space economy and related infrastructure. SpaceX Vice President Kiko Donchev described the company’s Florida operations, launch cadence, reusable rocket program, Starlink service, and plans for future Starship activity at the Cape. Senators asked about Florida employment, expansion plans, satellite lifetimes, disaster-relief uses of Starlink, and recreational connectivity; members also praised SpaceX’s hurricane response and broader public benefits. Donchev said SpaceX’s Florida workforce has grown to about 1,600 and that the company hopes to add Starship pads and continue expanding in the state. The committee then recognized Commander Dennis Baker for his military service and veteran advocacy, including his leadership of the Florida Veterans Foundation, grant work, the Walk of Honor, and the Gadsden Flag license plate program. Members highlighted that revenue from the plate helps fund veterans’ dental care and noted upcoming dental services for veterans in Volusia County. Baker received a flag flown over the Capitol and a framed gubernatorial proclamation. Newview CEO Clint Grumman presented the company’s commercial satellite LiDAR mapping system, describing its Lake Nona headquarters, Florida ownership, planned jobs, and applications for infrastructure planning, environmental monitoring, and disaster response. He said the company’s satellite data could improve accuracy and lower costs, and noted partnerships including a Department of Defense contract and a European Space Agency moon-mapping effort. Space Florida then outlined its role as the state’s aerospace finance and business development authority, emphasizing its pipeline of projects, spaceport improvement program, workforce academy, and efforts to address infrastructure constraints and seek tax-exempt bond authority for spaceports. NASA’s Kelvin Manning closed with an update on Kennedy Space Center, highlighting Artemis progress, rising launch demand, commercial partnerships, economic impact, and the Florida University Space Research Consortium. No bills were voted on, and the meeting adjourned after comments from members.

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• many times in this commit many times in this commit where<00:30:59.880> um<00:31:00.120><
• <00:54:06.520> um<00:54:08.000> that Revenue um that Revenue um that um<00:54:10.760>
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Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Tax Committee first approved the minutes from the previous meeting and then took up Senate File 11 at the request of the Judiciary Committee. The bill was removed from the table, recommended to pass, and referred to Judiciary. Members explained that the request was tied to data practices language in the bill and Judiciary’s jurisdiction over that subject. The committee then heard Senate File 268, as amended by the A1 amendment. Senator Nelson said the bill would extend a sales tax exemption for certain physician-prescribed, non-durable medical goods to publicly and privately held health plans, aligning them with treatment already given to Medicare, Medicaid, and other government-paid plans. Testifiers from Corner Home Medical and the industry said current tax rules are confusing, audits are burdensome and expensive, and providers often end up paying tax themselves because insurers do not pay retroactively. They argued the bill would reduce administrative burden and create parity in the tax code. The committee adopted the A1 amendment and laid the bill over. Finally, the committee heard Senate File 88, also amended by an A1 technical change. Senator Klein said the bill is intended to prevent the Department of Revenue from issuing retroactive assessments when taxpayers relied in good faith on prior audit guidance, so long as there was no material change in law, court interpretation, federal adjustment, or written notice from the commissioner. Department of Revenue staff said they had no formal position but explained how the bill would affect sample audits and noted it would require more detailed written guidance; they said normal audits would not change much. Supporters from the CPA Society and several senators said the bill would provide certainty and protect taxpayers from unexpected back taxes, while one senator questioned whether the bill was needed and whether it would bypass settlement or litigation. The bill was laid over after discussion.

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• Um, again, we looked at the revenues Um, again, we looked at the revenues coming<00:09:31.920>
• It totally is dependent on revenues. Um, and that way revenues have to come in strong.
• It totally is dependent on revenues. Um, and that way revenues have to come in strong.
• <00:21:08.960> The regarding revenue um increases. The regarding revenue um increases.
• they don't have revenue streams for it. they don't have revenue streams for it.

Keywords: 9:00am HB 155 9:30am HB 1102 10:30am HB 1109 11:00am HB 1356 11:30am HB 1469 1:00pm HB 1323 2:00pm HB 1376, 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting began with unanimous committee approval of amendment 2026-2021S to HB 2. Senator Lang explained the amendment corrected a drafting error so that $2.5 million in state funds, matched with federal money for a total of $5 million, could be spent during the biennium rather than lapse at the end of the fiscal year. The money is intended to stabilize Medicaid per diem rates for county nursing homes, and members agreed without objection to adopt the amendment and continue working from the bill as amended by the Senate. The committee then discussed HB 155 and a proposed amendment, 2026-201H, dealing with the business enterprise tax. The House side described the proposal as a compromise that would raise the filing threshold from $250,000 to $375,000 and create a trigger that would reduce the BET rate by 0.05% for each $100 million in combined business tax surplus, down to a floor of 0.25%. Senate members opposed lowering the rate at this time, arguing that tax relief should focus on the filing threshold, which they said would remove filing burdens for about 3,500 small businesses, and that rate cuts should be considered in a budget cycle rather than an off-year. Concerns were raised that one-time revenues, such as tax amnesty receipts or federal repatriation-related surpluses, could unintentionally trigger reductions. Representative Sweeney later offered a revised approach by moving the effective date of the trigger mechanism to January 1, 2028, and said he was also willing to carve out tax amnesty revenues or adjust the effective date to avoid using one-time funds. The Senate remained unwilling to agree to a rate reduction, though it expressed openness to raising the filing threshold further. The committee ultimately did not resolve the business tax issue and recessed to continue discussions at a later time. The final item discussed was HB 1102, concerning an increase in the research and development tax credit paired with changes to state park fees. House members supported the R&D credit increase but opposed tying it to higher park fees, citing concerns about tourism, especially at border parks, and noting that the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources had said it did not need the increase. Senate members defended the park fee changes as a fairness issue, arguing that New Hampshire residents should pay less than out-of-state visitors and that the department had not raised rates in many years. No vote was taken on this item during the discussion captured here.

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• It prohibits the hiring of individuals who have committed serious offenses involving minors. who've been
• accused of committing a serious offense involving minors.
• small businesses, time is money, and every day that a business waits on a permit is a day of lost revenue
• Factors, noting that in 2023, $223 million in revenue was generated through courier services.
• Lottery couriers have proven effective in attracting new customers and driving incremental revenue for

Bills: SB650, HB3667, SB28, HB3201, SB1184, HB1800, SB 28

Keywords: permit issuance, regulatory framework, business operations, efficiency, application process, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, lottery regulations, occupational licensing, fraud prevention, criminal background checks, lottery couriers, SB 1184, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, wine collection seller, collectible wine, vintage wine

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• And of course, we get less revenue from those, obviously.
• Sales tax, you know, is our biggest general fund revenue source.
• Over half of our general fund revenues come from that.
• So as of date, is there revenue being generated with this? Mr.
• Offsets or revenue to use the system. So that is in progress.

Summary: The committee first received a general fund and revenue update from the Office of Management and Budget. Staff reported that the state started the biennium about $176 million above prior estimates, but year-to-date revenues were now running below legislative forecast, mainly due to lower individual income tax and sales tax collections. The budget stabilization fund was above its cap, the legacy fund continued to grow, and oil revenues were slightly above forecast overall. Members also asked about federal funding uncertainty and mineral leasing variability, and OMB said agencies would be asked to address potential federal reductions case by case during budget preparation. The committee then reviewed compliance reports and trust fund analysis materials, followed by a bill draft for a fixed-route city transportation grant program. Testimony from transit officials in Fargo and Minot supported the proposal, saying state aid would help match federal transit funds and support operations, but members raised questions about the funding source, fare structures, and whether the program should be limited to the current four fixed-route cities or allow future eligible cities. Several members asked for more time to study the formula and possible funding options before moving the bill forward. Next, the committee approved a bill draft repealing obsolete language related to a proposed North Dakota-South Dakota bi-state authority. Staff explained the provision had been unused for about 30 years and that existing law likely already allowed joint powers agreements without the specific language. The committee voted to adopt the repeal bill draft. The Department of Commerce and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site then provided an update on uncrewed aircraft system initiatives, including the Vantis radar data enclave, the drone replacement program, and future revenue models. Officials said North Dakota had received FAA approval to operate the radar data pathfinder, had begun replacing non-compliant drones from restricted foreign sources, and was working on phased procurement and cost-recovery plans. Members asked about deadlines, funding, supply-chain issues, and how the system would be used; staff said the federal restrictions were already in effect and that Vantis was being positioned as infrastructure for future beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations. Finally, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation presented on the design of a new minimum-security prison and on a reentry housing task force. The new facility is planned for the penitentiary grounds, with a reduced estimated cost of about $263 million, 600 beds initially, possible expansion to 732 beds, and completion projected around 2031 if funded in 2027. The reentry housing task force described a data-driven effort to identify housing needs for people leaving incarceration, with the goal of reducing homelessness and recidivism through targeted housing support and possible subsidies. Members asked about staffing, site selection, housing duration, and whether employment and transportation needs would be included in the assessment.

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• We are committed to collective problem-solving.
• And despite challenges, our agencies and stakeholders remain committed, right?
• We have 2,900 that are committed, and we have 1,700 that are remaining to be committed if we are allowed
• We have 2,900 that are committed, and we have 1,700 that are remaining to be committed if we are allowed
• But I've been very committed to green renewable energy and EVs.

Summary: The joint informational hearing of the Select Committee on Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure focused on California’s EV market, charging infrastructure, and the effects of recent federal actions. The chair opened by emphasizing California’s progress on EV adoption and charging reliability, but also noted ongoing challenges with affordability, access, interoperability, heavy-duty electrification, and federal headwinds. She highlighted interest in technologies such as inductive charging and thanked host organizations and staff before moving to the first panel. State agency witnesses from Go-Biz, CARB, and the California Energy Commission described current programs and priorities. Go-Biz outlined its role in coordinating agencies, supporting permitting, and advancing the state’s ZEV market development strategy and equity action plan. CARB discussed federal attacks on its clean vehicle regulations, litigation to defend waiver authority, and the importance of incentives and regulatory programs such as Advanced Clean Trucks, Advanced Clean Fleets, Clean Truck Check, HVIP, and Clean Cars for All. The CEC detailed its funding and regulatory work on charging and fueling infrastructure, charger reliability, payment methods, roaming, and statewide planning, while stressing the need for more charging in multifamily housing and more public DC fast charging. All three agencies said federal rollbacks and permitting delays are major obstacles, but that California remains committed to expanding ZEV adoption. The second panel featured advocates, local government, utility, and research perspectives. CalETC urged continuous state funding through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and emphasized the low-carbon fuel standard, multifamily charging, and managed charging. An EV advocacy group proposed a conquest-style state incentive for new and used EV buyers and argued that multifamily housing is a major untapped market, while also favoring Level 2 charging over Level 1 for most home and apartment settings. Los Angeles County and LADWP described large-scale local deployment of chargers, fleet electrification, workforce training, and the need for sustained funding, agency coordination, and streamlined permitting and grid interconnection. UCS recommended prioritizing replacement of older high-emitting vehicles, using fuel policy revenues to support cleaner cars, and expanding bidirectional charging. The chair closed by asking for more discussion on Level 1 versus Level 2 charging and noted the importance of education, affordability, and practical deployment strategies.

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• special Revenue special Revenue fund<00:12:49.000> um<00:12:49.399> one<00:12:49.519
• This includes things like the A fund, the special revenue fund, the remediation fund, gift fund, etc.
• Revenue fund um remediation<00:14:48.639> fund<00:14:48.920> gift<00:14:49.120> fund
• Section 5 is for transfers to MDA accounts in the A fund and the special revenue fund, specifically for
• fund specifically for the Revenue fund specifically for the pollinator<00:21:17.960> research

Bills: HF1704

Keywords: Minnesota agriculture budget, Department of Agriculture appropriation, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, farm bill, rural development, agricultural grants, soil health, livestock compensation, crop damage, meat inspection, poultry inspection, county agricultural inspectors, biofertilizer, nitrogen management, commercial nitrogen fertilizer, water quality, farm down payment assistance, beginning farmers

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• It simply reestablishes the Missouri Tourism Supplemental Revenue Fund.
• The Tourism Supplemental Revenue Fund receives a general revenue transfer to maintain the operations
• Is this a new general revenue request? Absolutely not.
• Their professionalism, hard work, and commitment to public service have not gone unnoticed.
• Their professionalism, hard work, and commitment to public service have not gone unnoticed.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• with today's discussion, I just want to let you know that we remain Senator Wiklund and I remain committed
• <00:02:24.480> to<00:02:24.720> listening<00:02:25.120> and remain committed
• The rest is state government special revenue fund expenses. Moving next to line 170.
• Uh moving next to revenue fund expenses. Uh moving next to line<00:09:04.000> 170.
• <01:35:40.880> that file, um I just need the commitment that file, um I just need the commitment

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• ought to pass on HCR 7 uh a commitment ought to pass on HCR 7 uh a commitment and<03:39:56.800><
• <04:07:48.439> to are not aware of a firm commitment to are not aware of a firm commitment
• Abortion kills a human being; health care saves. is we are committed to the uh total is we are committed
• Any culture that does so is slowly committing suicide.
• Any culture that does so is slowly committing suicide.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I'll try to be brief so I can get to dealing with that TNC has Engaged in the Sigma process and is committed
• tickets students with out of state plates would not buy parking. permits and the UCs would lose this revenue
• This bill does not increase any existing surcharges or fees and is revenue neutral.
• capitalizes on this fiscal logic by constitutionally dedicating 5% of California's general fund revenues
• The truth is, California has waited far too long to make this kind of commitment.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It's taken us that long to get their commitment, so they are here now.
• So if that plant and mine close in 2031, a third of their taxes and revenues are lost.
• I appreciate your grit, your commitment to the people.
• Every time the waters drop, so do our revenues.
• But I love your commitment to this. Twenty-six years later, I hope I'm like you.