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• The vast majority of small businesses start out of someone's home, and many continue to operate that
• This represents a major roadblock in further development.
• A major roadblock to further development of manufactured homes and access to housing for Texans.
• However, a majority of that has been stricken out, so what can...
• They're obviously low-income, so they meet the low-income threshold, and they're disabled, so they don't

Bills: HB303, HB 1107, HB 1063, HB1517, HB1991, HB2464, HB3509, HB3527, HB303

Keywords: municipality, local government, Type A, Type B, Type C, change authority, emergency medical services, civil service status, municipal government, public safety, local government code, school funding, education, state budget, local control, equity, tenant legal services, eviction, low-income tenants, disability rights

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• The majority of these resources are being allocated into parts of the state where it is harder and more
• homeowners and necessity for home homeowners and businesses.<00:02:00.479> The<00:02:00.719> majority
• The majority of these businesses.
• The majority of these resources<00:02:01.920> are<00:02:02.079> being<00:02:02.320>
• And so those are the served and unserved thresholds.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• You know, some major um uh challenges.
• Thank you so much, Major Pinky. Questions, members? Okay.
• Some of the data that was mentioned by Major Fininky. So I'll talk to Major Fininky off. >> Okay.
• Unfortunately, that's not always true, but for the vast majority of the time.
• Unfortunately, that's not always true, but for the vast majority of the time.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs held an informational briefing on violent crime clearance rates and what resources law enforcement and prosecutors need to improve them. Chair and members noted there would be no public testimony. The briefing was led by Marshall Clement of the Council of State Governments’ Justice Center, with later participation expected from state and county law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies. Clement argued that solving violent crime is a systemwide issue, not just a local police function, and said clearance rates have declined nationally over decades for homicide, rape, aggravated assault, and robbery. He said Hawaii’s reported data, limited to Oʻahu and Kauaʻi, shows overall violent crime rates are lower than the national average and have been relatively flat with a pandemic-era spike followed by declines in 2023 and 2024. He reported that Hawaii’s overall violent crime solve rate fell from about 52% in 2014 to about 40% in 2024, with 2024 rates of 50% for homicides, 48% for aggravated assaults, and 26% each for rapes and robberies. He also estimated unsolved cases over the past three years at about 17 homicides, 3,300 aggravated assaults, 1,200 rapes, and 1,700 robberies. Members asked about victim and witness support, staffing shortages, the Denver example, whether clearance rates include cases not prosecuted, and whether HPD’s size or structure might affect solve rates. Clement said support can include victim-witness programs and coordinators that help maintain cooperation and trust, especially where clearance rates are low. He said resources, training, technology, and detective caseloads matter, citing Boston, Denver, and Omaha as cities that improved solve rates through relatively low-cost operational changes; he highlighted Denver’s increase in non-fatal shooting clearance from 39% to 65% in seven months after dedicating more resources. He said he had no research showing that breaking up a large department would improve solve rates, and noted that clearance data can include exceptional clearances such as victim noncooperation, prosecutorial declination, or a suspect’s death. No votes or formal actions were taken during the informational briefing.

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• Senate to be able to look and see what the projects were that would Meet the year one, two, and three threshold
• Senate to be able to look and see what the projects were that would meet the year one, two, and three threshold
• Neighboring Biscayne Park missed the income threshold by, like, $34; they didn't qualify.

Summary: The committee meeting began with quorum, member introductions, and an overview of the Agriculture, Environment, and General Government budget process. The chair emphasized using the committee resource book and performance metrics to review the base budget and invited members to identify areas of interest for later discussion. Members were also reminded about appearance forms and speaking procedures. Wes Gregory of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services presented on agricultural best management practices and water policy. He said the office had updated all nine commodity BMP manuals and added a manual for small farms and livestock, expanded enrollment by 742 producers covering 677,000 acres, and used GIS and data analysis to target areas such as the Indian River Lagoon. He also described cost-share projects, a new field application for enrollment and inspections, cross-training staff, and a request for $20 million for regional water quality projects. Members asked about BMP enrollment, compliance, and enforcement; Gregory said noncompliance is uncommon and cases can be referred to DEP. Adam Blaylock of DEP reviewed environmental grant programs, saying the state has appropriated $2.9 billion since 2018 for water quality projects, with about 1,100 projects reducing nitrogen and phosphorus statewide. He described the Water Quality Improvement Grant, Indian River Lagoon, Biscayne Bay, Springs, Alternative Water Supply, and Resilient Florida programs, including a planned public dashboard and a water-quality monitoring portal. Senators asked about the application window, award timing, and the high cost of septic-to-sewer conversions, with Blaylock estimating a blended average of about $35,000 per home. Chief Conservation Officer George Worthing of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission then presented on invasive animal control. He discussed prevention, risk screening, law enforcement at ports, public outreach programs such as the Python Challenge, Lionfish Challenge, and Exotic Pet Amnesty Program, and early detection tools like the Ive Got One reporting system. He also described control efforts for Burmese pythons, tegus, and lionfish, along with research and partner coordination. Members asked about the most harmful invasive species and whether iguanas may be taken; Worthing said iguanas are open for take, subject to other laws. The meeting ended after members briefly identified priorities such as water quality, recreation water quality, sustainability, sea level rise, and septic-to-sewer infrastructure, and the committee adjourned without any formal votes.

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• Broadly speaking, as you all know, the bill has three major interconnected parts.
• If it doesn't meet the government threshold, it caps it there and, and that patient's going to end up
• And, uh, but the vast majority of the cases were, were settled, correct?
• They would not have an observable injury if 20 years after they reached the age of majority.
• Uh, the vast majority, the largest volume of these are actually much less severe.

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• Members, HB 3092 moves the CCN exemption threshold from three miles to five miles.
• Members, SB 1963 strengthens Texas' ability to recover quickly from major natural disasters.
• In this bill, we are not touching the major events reimbursement fund.
• But the major events trust fund, they're listed there.
• Do you consider major? It's not what I consider representative, but I do.

Bills: HB1520, HB1545, HJR110, HJR203, HB245, HB1465, HB1482, HB294, HB793, HB809, HB3928, HB334, HB2037, HB1973, HB285, HB4341, HB4264, HB 1043, HB837, HB 1234, HB 1193, HB 1194, HB1646, HB1729, HB2498, HB1314, HB2295, HB1353, HB1531, HB1988, HB5398, HB3960, HB3923, HB1407, HB1764, HB2221, HB2214, HB2517, HB2518, HB2213, HB5008, HB5092, HB3421, HB3663, HB3748, HB3800, HB3756, HB2613, HB3782, HB5246, HB4344, HB4044, HB4066, HB2702, HB2807, HB2869, HB2898, HB3181, HB3250, HB4153, HB2091, HB2115, HB2542, HB2768, HB3349, HB3352, HB4406, HB1593, HB1899, HB3133, HB4432, HB4960, HB3214, HB3915, HB3508, HB2145, SB304, SB608, SB2312, SB494, SB530, HB45, HB2520, HB35, HB47, HB318, HB349, HB554, HB1359, HB1373, HB2254, HB2259, HB2853, HB3073, HB3088, HB353, HB355, HB786, HB762, HB705, HB932, HB849, HB 1119, HB3041, HB713, HB3104, HB3970, HB4042, HB4490, HB1731, HB2607, HB3689, HB1788, HB1612, HB138, HB15, HB1971, HB1338, HB2989, HB267, HB 1201, HB2954, HB5265, HB1804, HB5061, HB1520, HB1545, HJR110, HJR203, HB1887, HB1914, HB2402, HB2306, HB1809, HB2350, HB3000, HB3237, HB3326, HB3211, HB 1056, HB2081, HB2187, HB3092, HB3308, HB3526, HB3750, HB3527, HB4219, HB4230, HB4290, HB5238, HB4804, HB4749, HB245, HB1465, HB1482, HB294, HB793, HB809, HB3928, HB334, HB2037, HB1973, HB285, HB4341, HB4264, HB 1043, HB837, HB 1234, HB 1193, HB 1194, HB1646, HB1729, HB2498, HB1314, HB2295, HB1353, HB1531, HB1988, HB5398, HB3960, HB3923, HB1407, HB1764, HB2221, HB2214, HB2517, HB2518, HB2213, HB5008, HB5092, HB3421, HB3663, HB3748, HB3800, HB3756, HB2613, HB3782, HB5246, HB4344, HB4044, HB4066, HB2702, HB2807, HB2869, HB2898, HB3181, HB3250, HB4153, HB2091, HB2115, HB2542, HB2768, HB3349, HB3352, HB4406, HB1593, HB1899, HB3133, HB4432, HB4960, HB3214, HB3915, HB3508, HB2145, HCR6, HCR12, HCR34, HCR50, HCR55, HCR58, HCR70, HCR71, HCR72, HCR74, HCR75, HCR78, HCR80, HCR93, HCR100, HCR107, HCR116, HCR117, HCR90

Keywords: Angelina and Neches River Authority, river authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Sunset Act, Special District Local Laws Code, local government, natural resources, board of directors, director training, board governance, public testimony, open meetings, public information, conflict of interest, ethics, complaint system, general manager, board president, staggered terms, removal of director

Bills: HR42, HR43, HR44, HR45, HCR22, HCR23, HCR24, HCR25, HCR26, HCR27, HCR28, HCR29, HCR30, HB894, HB983, HB984, HR39, HR40, HR41, HCR19, HCR20, HCR21, HB2, HB3, HB15, HB441, HB976, HB977, HB978, HB979, HB980, HB981, HB982, HB129, HB130, HB287, HB489, HB521, HB545, HB553, HB555, HB570, HB670, HB672, HB797, HB854, HB952, HB207, HB300, HB331, HB428, HB464, HB587, HB618, HB629, HB801, HB853, HB891, HB474, HB487, HB503, HB606, HB633, HB707, HB720, HB728, HB733, HB846, HB852, HB856, HB868, HB875, HB112, HB657, HB221, HB149, HB901, HB148, HB354

Keywords: women, chemistry industry, Louisiana, recognition, workforce, commendation, leadership, faith, community service, Bishop Weidner, log truck drivers, transportation safety, log industry, pastor, Church of Pentecost, forestry, tree farming, W.H. Ward Properties, community support, Louisiana Forestry Association

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• to have it blink off at the same expected full funding date, the 2034 projection, we lowered the threshold
• lowered<00:45:31.280> the 2034 projection, we lowered the 2034 projection, we lowered the threshold
• 33.520> to<00:45:33.839> 98<00:45:34.400> because<00:45:34.720> that's threshold
• from 100% to 98 because that's threshold from 100% to 98 because that's when<00:45:35.280> the
• Lancheski say that they were two different pots of money and two different thresholds.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Okay, so it's a majority of the committee.
• <01:14:32.159> of<01:14:32.320> the >> And so I think a majority of the >&
• And uh uh you know I $500,000 threshold.
• The threshold is $109,000 in gross business profits.
• Um, so if I have a business that gets to that threshold, I have a BPT liability or a BET liability.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We're talking about major<00:26:52.640> um<00:26:52.880> influencers major um influencers
• Why did you choose that threshold?
• did you choose that that threshold? did you choose that that threshold?
• I I initially chose a smaller threshold I I initially chose a smaller threshold and<01:37:33.119
• And years major infrastructure attacks.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• They reach a threshold and then that is to come to us for approval.
• may include any amount for major may include any amount for major maintenance<02:05:01.040> projects
• of 10% ownership or setting a threshold of 10% ownership or something?
• As to the threshold, this discussion was actually had in committee. I am not opposed.
• Committee of the whole, Madam Majority Leader. Mr.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Um, if those already include a financial component, and in the rule would consider thresholds for things
• for things such as um hours thresholds for things such as um hours of<00:09:23.920> time<00:09
• the majority of sightings are from the curtilage<01:21:21.040> of<01:21:21.199> properties
• Securitization of major storm costs would not be unique to New Hampshire.
• So uh a major storm happens uh in there.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <00:18:10.880> the<00:18:11.320> revenue<00:18:12.320> in that the vast majority
• of the revenue in that the vast majority of the revenue in the<00:18:12.960> financial<00:18:
• I would think by this point we've completed the major projects. Thank you.
• So first, all amounts in excess of the threshold price of $1 per allowance are rebated back to electric
• So first, all amounts in excess of the threshold price of $1 per allowance are rebated back to electric

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Dedicated Funds met to review the House budget provision that would impose a 5% administrative charge on a broad list of dedicated funds, with some exemptions. Members discussed the House approach versus the Senate’s more general approach of leaving the governor discretion over which funds could be charged. The chair explained the committee was hearing from agencies about any legal, contractual, or practical reasons their funds should be exempt, and the agenda was expanded to include several departments and written submissions from others. The Department of Education testified first, identifying several funds it said should be exempt: a printing revolving fund that is funded by transfers rather than fees; teacher certification, which is self-funded by educator licensing fees and would require an immediate fee increase if charged; a vending stand set-aside tied to the federal Randolph-Sheppard program and subject to federal approval and vendor committee procedures; and a public school infrastructure/safety account, where most revenue is transferred from the education trust fund or general fund rather than generated by fees. Members questioned the department about the effect on school safety projects and whether the fee would simply reduce the number of projects completed each year. The Veterans Home asked for exemptions for three funds: a donation benefit account used for recreational activities and quality-of-life expenses for residents, a small memorial trust fund whose interest supports veteran activities, and a resident member account that holds veterans’ personal income such as Social Security and pensions. The department argued the charge would reduce donations, cut services, and effectively function like an income tax on vulnerable veterans. The Banking Department also requested exemption for its consumer credit administration license fund, saying it is used to keep exam fees low and is expressly intended by statute to reduce costs on regulated businesses; it said the 5% charge would undermine that framework and could eventually force higher fees. The Department of Justice began testimony on its dedicated funds, starting with the medical legal investigative fund, which pays for death investigations and related services under statute and without general fund support. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided; the committee mainly heard testimony and asked questions about the practical and legal effects of applying the administrative charge.

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• It applies only to adult offenders and relies on the same legal standards and burden-approved thresholds
• reported to law enforcement and law enforcement believes a crime occurred, and that's the simple threshold
• :45.760> simple crime occurred and that's the simple crime occurred and that's the simple threshold
• . um in instances of stalking, threshold. um in instances of stalking, mental<00:24:50.000> health
• The majority of people in the penitentiary are eventually released.

Bills: HB0008, HB0009

Keywords: stalking, minors, felony, protection orders, criminal penalties, grooming, sexual offenses, child protection, 916, all

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• In other words, if there's a threshold where you can afford a million-dollar house, and then there's
• /c><00:08:34.680> um<00:08:35.479> there's<00:08:35.640> a<00:08:35.800> threshold
• let's say there's um there's a threshold let's say there's um there's a threshold where<00:08:36.680
• way and it's slightly different than the—so maybe we can take it offline, but I'll just say the majority

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 834, which would change restrictions on transfers of real property under chapter 201H, HRS, and was discussed in the context of Hawaiian homelands and HHFDC-funded projects. Supporters, including HHFDC, DHHL, and individual testifiers, said the bill would clarify that Hawaiian homelands should not be subject to the 201H buyback and appreciation restrictions, while preserving affordability requirements tied to federal mortgage and tax credit programs. HHFDC explained that the main concern was the buyback/share-appreciation provisions, especially for DHHL projects using LIHTC or similar financing, and said aligning the statute with DHHL’s program goals would not be a problem. Members questioned whether removing the restrictions could weaken affordability protections, and whether the state could still prioritize beneficiaries and workforce housing, but no vote was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up SB 759, which would add the DHHL chairperson or designee to the HHFDC board of directors and adjust quorum requirements. DHHL and several supporters argued the measure would give Hawaiian Homes a seat at the table, improve access to HHFDC funding sources such as tax credits, private activity bonds, and revolving funds, and help leverage limited resources to reduce the Hawaiian Homes waitlist. One testifier supported the bill but urged safeguards to prevent favoritism or abuse of power, and another raised concerns about whether a DHHL representative would need to recuse from voting on projects involving DHHL. HHFDC testified that DHHL projects still must compete under the same criteria and set-asides as other applicants, and that the board already includes multiple public and executive representatives. Members pressed on whether DHHL could achieve the same informational goals without a voting seat, and whether the added board role would create leverage or conflicts. The DHHL witness said a nonvoting role could provide information, but a voting seat would be more useful for decision-making and advocacy. The discussion also covered DHHL’s use of LIHTC, rent-to-own models, transitional housing, and other layered financing, as well as the broader need to coordinate state housing resources. The transcript ends during continued questioning, with no final committee action or vote shown.

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• of the House of January 6, 2026, the Chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the majority
• Sue Braun, for 5 minutes. by the majority and minority leaders for by the majority and minority leaders
• and minority leaders and the majority and minority leaders and the minority<00:06:50.800> whip
• > Revolutionary<03:30:57.359> War Today, the majority of Revolutionary War Today, the majority
• threshold threshold and<03:55:24.720> committee<03:55:25.199> Democrats<03:55:26.319><

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• And so, that's the major change within this.
• And so, that's the major change within this.
• <00:18:23.560> change And so, that's that's the major change And so, that's that's the major
• the legal threshold of the statute.
• You've already heard that this is a major public health issue. This is a major public health issue.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So, for a lot of those technical reasons, and also the fact that in the majority of zoning districts
• There seems to be a lack of balance in the vast majority of these bills, and I'll leave it at that and
• of these bills and the vast majority of these bills and I'll<01:17:47.560> leave<01:17:47.719
• This could inhibit communities from adopting innovative solutions with affordability thresholds that
• py up and we're talking like major py up and we're talking like major improvements<01:40:12.360>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• My responsibilities were during the Gulf War, and I have a letter from a major general.
• I'm a sergeant major from the Mass Army National Guard. I served...
• I look after veterans like I did when I was a soldier, and I was the first sergeant, the sergeant major
• They're recognized as honorary veterans, but that's the threshold: 20 years.
• And overwhelmingly, the majority of the men in that room said, if you raise your right hand, we support

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs held its fourth public hearing of the 2025-26 session on recognitions, definitions, and designations related to veterans. Chairs John Velis and Joseph McGonagle opened the hybrid hearing with housekeeping rules and noted the committee’s reporting deadlines. The hearing focused on several bills honoring veterans and military-related service, including H. 3825 to include reserve components in flag half-staff recognition for service members killed in action, S. 2499 to place a State House marker honoring three Medal of Honor recipients from the war on terror, S. 2498 to add Merchant Marine recognition at veterans cemeteries and the State House and create a Massachusetts merchant mariner medal, and H. 2500/S. 2500 to have Massachusetts fly the Honor and Remember flag for Gold Star families and fallen service members. A major portion of the hearing centered on H. 3871 and S. 2467, which would update the Commonwealth’s definition of “veteran.” Testimony came from the Office of Veterans Services, veterans organizations, Public Health Service and NOAA representatives, National Guard and Reserve veterans, and Gold Star advocates. Witnesses argued the current state definition is inconsistent with federal law and excludes some service members who should be recognized, especially members of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps, reservists, and some National Guard members. Supporters said the bills would improve fairness, consistency, and access to benefits and services, while several speakers emphasized that service in uniform should be honored regardless of branch. Some testimony also urged a broader moral recognition of all who raised their right hand, while others focused on aligning state law with federal definitions and closing gaps in eligibility. Committee members asked questions about the practical and fiscal effects of broadening the definition, including how the proposed language would interact with existing federal standards and state benefit programs. Witnesses explained that the bills would remove the current 180-day and 90-day active-service calculations and instead recognize certain active service and six-year reserve or Guard commitments, though some members noted that this could create a broader state standard than the federal one. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing, and the committee concluded after hearing from the final witness and adjourning.

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• My concern is if the carriers are allowed to tie or force you into bundling policies, those major carriers
• The majority of my patients have voiced fear in response to the recommendation for IUD placement, and
• legislation passed unanimously out of this esteemed committee. ...then passed the House with super-majority
• So, in essence, if insurance companies feel the need to raise insurance rates below a 5% threshold, they
• .. ...should understand that I represent an area of San Antonio that includes a headquarters for a major

Bills: HB854, HB 1052, HB1642, HB2076, HB3042, HB3695, HB3787, HB4062, HB4092, SB213, SB493, SB896, HB5519, HB4635

Keywords: insurance, replacement cost, homeowner's policy, renter's policy, condominium insurance, property damage, claims process, telemedicine, teledentistry, telehealth, health benefit plan, insurance coverage, out-of-state services, anxiety, pain management, contraceptive devices, women's health, medical procedures, healthcare, laboratory