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• manner in which the project proposes to finance construction or acquisition, balance sheet, a present value
• Suffering from the everyday stress, pressed property values, and being limited by the disclosure of this
• The next item, a present value determination of the full cost of the project.
• I don't understand how a present and value determination of the full cost of the proposal is confusing
• They're high-value shipments; those customers are paying a premium for that.

Bills: HB341, HB791, HB1564, HB1695, HB1722, HB1729, HB1772, HB2003, HB2954, HB2989, HB3084, HB3134, HB3135, HB3309, HB3611, HB3679, HB3727, HB3832

Keywords: affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates

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• It does not remove the values of a public sale, which include being transparent and guarding a fair market
• value for the items presented.
• Testifying on behalf of Texas values and that you are for the bill, is this correct?
• I'm director of government relations for Texas Values.
• Texas Values is a family policy council for the state of Texas, and we joined a coalition of over 40

Bills: HB 186

Keywords: public funds, lobbying activities, political subdivisions, government expenditure, transparency, local government, political subdivision, county, city, municipality, special district, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying restriction, registered lobbyist, government association, county association dues, Texas Legislature, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, Chapter 556

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• AI with automation, technologies like that, continue our focus on increasing number of sheriff high value
• better that we have that resilience mind affecting is really how Floridians will capture the true value
• heard earlier our students not leaving the state that she staying here and think continue with that value
• Our value creation by the 27,000 manufacturing firms that comprise our supply base.
• One of the things that we're offering is a value added service, this translated facility which will actually

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We we feel a sense of community among our schools and the community that's there. >> And value the the
• You is 14 million dollars in my beloved value is 737,000. Number 5 in the state.
• So 30% are the only ones that have properties that are valued be on homestead exemption.
• And that's where 90% of his property values come from.
• Whoever thought Walton County, their property values would be what they are now.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And then what we did ask participants what they valued most...
• And then what we did ask participants what they valued most.
• There was also people who valued most that network and connecting...
• an overview of our work and where the advisory council can provide input as needed to highlight the value
• an overview of our work and where the advisory council can provide input as needed to highlight the value

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities held its quarterly virtual meeting and approved the September minutes. Chair Denise Garlick opened with updates on the commission’s first “Meeting the Moment” community forum in Needham, reporting strong attendance, a large resource fair, and mostly positive survey feedback. Commissioners said the event was valuable for connecting advocates, providers, and people with disabilities, while also noting lessons learned about accessibility, timing, and the need for more networking time and advance materials. The chair said the commission is planning future forums in other regions, including possible sites in Lowell, Northampton, and the South Shore. A major item was the new advisory council. Oz Osmondahar and Eman described the outreach and screening process, which drew roughly 60 nominations and emphasized lived experience, sector expertise, geographic diversity, and connections to broader networks. The council will serve as strategic advisors and thought partners, meet twice a year, and hold its first in-person orientation on January 30 at the State House Members Lounge. Commissioners were encouraged to stay engaged with the council and use it to strengthen commission and subcommittee work. Subcommittee reports covered employment, workforce supports, and long-term services and supports/health equity. The Disability Employment Subcommittee reported collaboration with SEED, a presentation at the Employment Matters Conference, a discussion with a disability employee resource group, and upcoming work with CED and veterans advocates. The Workforce Supports Subcommittee heard from the MassHealth Policy Commission’s Behavioral Health Workforce Center about workforce data gaps and an upcoming needs assessment, and plans to host ADDP on 2025 workforce metrics. The long-term services and supports committee discussed the Housing Navigator program, barriers to accessible housing, and concerns about how federal cuts could affect disability services and health equity. The commission also heard from DDS Deputy General Counsel Erin Brown and Associate Commissioner Chris Klaskin on a new law expanding access to records from former state institutions, including new notification and privacy procedures and a forthcoming regulatory process with public input. Commissioners welcomed the law as a step toward transparency and dignity. Amen gave an executive director update on the annual report, recent collaboration with the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, the Office of the Veteran Advocate, a national state-employer practice group, and the IDD/Autism Alliance working group. The meeting also included a moment of reflection for disability activist Alice Wong, a commissioner announcement about Work Without Limits’ virtual career fair, and adjournment after a motion and second were approved unanimously.

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• This is for services valued at $2.69 million, and this is for a contract with Motorola Solutions for
• This ratification is valued at $93,288.
• This ratification is valued at $93,288.
• So the ratification value for this is $7,600 for today.
• This valued at $78,132. The contract was set in place but was not reviewed as required by law.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• I appreciate the openness and the value. I think we all want to make government better.
• is really should be, That we should really focus on something that is really should be something of value
• oversight process used by CalHR producing sufficient competition, accountability, transparency, and value
• Member value is very important to us, and we can Member value is very important to us, and we consistently
• I think folks are going to get some real value out of the auditor's work here, basically for the first

Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit Committee met to hear new audit requests and receive a status update from the State Auditor. The auditor reported 10 JALAC audits in progress, noted that all 2025-approved audits are underway, said the first 2026 audit is focused on DMV license revocations, and described several statutory and high-risk audits already in progress. The committee also approved a consent calendar of four audit requests: UC library resources, law enforcement information sharing, EDD unemployment insurance claims, and Housing and Community Development housing development monitoring. The committee then considered Assembly Member DeMaio’s audit request on SANDAG road project management. DeMaio argued the audit was needed to examine whether transportation funds, including voter-approved and restricted revenues, were used for allowable purposes and whether past management failures warranted outside review. SANDAG’s CEO and CFO said the agency already undergoes extensive oversight and audits, that funds are tracked by multiple “colors of money,” and that internal controls have improved. Several members questioned whether the issues were already addressed in public records or existing audits, and the request failed on a roll call vote. Next, Senator Valadares presented an audit of the Board of State and Community Corrections’ Proposition 47 grant administration, arguing that more transparency is needed on outcomes, recidivism data, and oversight of grantees. The BSCC said it already has oversight mechanisms, that the State Controller conducts biennial audits, and that program data shows positive outcomes. The committee approved the audit unanimously. Senator Cortese then presented an audit of CalHR’s dental benefits procurement and Delta Dental contract, citing long-standing benefit caps, provider network concerns, and retiree out-of-pocket costs. CalHR said its network remains strong, that it recently completed an RFP adding MetLife as a second carrier starting in 2027, and that contracts include performance guarantees. Members from both parties expressed concern about access and competition, and the audit was approved unanimously. The committee then completed add-on votes on the consent calendar and adjourned.

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• I appreciate the openness and the value.
• oversight process used by CalHR producing sufficient competition, accountability, transparency, and value
• Member value is very important to us, and we can... In a calendar year.
• Member value is very important to us, and we consistently monitor data on how members are using their
• I think folks are going to get some real value out of the auditor's work here, basically for the first

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The values that unite us cannot be weakened or degraded by one person.
• When those values are compromised, we have a responsibility to act.
• When our values are violated, we must move forward with truth, honesty, transparency, and accountability
• the expectation they often endure, misses an important opportunity to unite us around our shared values
• These actions are not reflective of our values.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• prioritizing potential agricultural infrastructure improvement projects that would provide the most value
• would<00:14:09.120> provide<00:14:09.440> the<00:14:09.760> most<00:14:10.160> value
• So it requires land, water, labor, transportation, marketing, warehousing, and value-added opportunities
• marketing, water, labor, transportation, marketing, warehousing<00:15:36.160> and<00:15:36.560> value
• <00:15:36.880> added warehousing and value added warehousing and value added opportunities

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• This raises it to 20% of the fair value. ...fines at $5,000.
• This raises it to 20% of the fair value or just market value of the property for a knowing and willful
• you ensure that these are work-based learning opportunities and that they provide actual educational value
• considered any monitoring or enforcement mechanisms to make sure that, yes, we're providing educational value
• I have been fired from a national insurance company for standing for biblical values, for the basic natural

Summary: The committee took up several bills and reported each favorably after brief presentations, amendments, and roll calls. SB 1760, by Senator Grall, would require certain elected officials and agency heads to reside in Florida, with agency heads also required to be U.S. citizens and live in the county where their agency is headquartered; it also clarifies the constitutional prohibition on holding more than one office. SB 1202, by Senator McClain, expands insurance benefits for firefighters who are totally and permanently disabled during official training exercises, and its amendment was adopted to avoid local fiscal impact. SB 582, by Senator Leak, increases penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings and limits the higher penalty to properties on the National Register of Historic Places or in a listed district; supporters included representatives of St. Augustine and the Florida League of Cities, while one opponent waived in opposition. SB 312, by Senator Gates, revises governance of the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition and allows affiliated nonprofit subsidiaries to enter agreements with universities; an amendment adding one public member to the board was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered SB 676, by Senator Martin, which would allow employees to waive the state minimum wage right under a framework the sponsor said would help young or inexperienced workers gain entry-level experience. The bill drew extensive public testimony, with supporters arguing it could help small businesses hire and create opportunities, and opponents saying it would undermine the voter-approved minimum wage, invite coercion, and exploit vulnerable workers. Senator Martin’s amendment clarifying the Fair Labor Standards Act exception was adopted, and the bill passed on a favorable vote despite opposition from Senator Arrington and others. Finally, SB 440, by Senator McClain, was heard as an expansion of prior law to cover public employees and prohibit certain employment practices related to gender identity and pronoun use; after an amendment narrowing the bill by deleting references to training, instruction, or other activity regarding sexual orientation, the committee heard extensive testimony both for and against, with supporters framing it as protecting conscience rights and opponents calling it discriminatory. The committee ultimately reported SB 440 favorably as well.

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• But the deeper value is something more lasting.
• will be real, increased tourism, local commerce, and global attention on our cities, but the deeper value
• Through them, his values, faith, and example will continue to influence future generations.
• Through them, his values, faith, and example will continue to influence future generations.
• remembered a man who never met a stranger and who always found ways to make people feel welcomed, valued

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then handled a series of procedural motions, including re-referrals of several bills and permission for committee notice changes. Members also made guest introductions, including anesthesia residents, family members, and a legislative intern. The body then took up House Resolution 118 by Assembly Member Garcia, welcoming the 2026 FIFA World Cup to California and highlighting the state’s host cities, economic benefits, and international goodwill. Several members spoke in support, emphasizing local hosting roles, cultural connections, and anticipated tourism and revenue. The resolution received 64 co-authors and was adopted by voice vote. On the daily file, the Assembly passed and retained or continued a number of items, then considered Assembly Concurrent Resolution 193 by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry proclaiming 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Supporters described the role of women in California agriculture and the barriers they face; the resolution received 69 co-authors and was adopted. The Assembly also adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution 210 by Assembly Member Jackson, establishing a sister-state relationship with Gauteng province in South Africa, with members speaking to economic, educational, and cultural ties; it received 65 co-authors and was adopted by voice vote. The second-day consent calendar was then taken up. House Resolution 113 by Assembly Member Jeff Gonzalez, on focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, was added to by 68 co-authors and the consent calendar passed 73-0. The remaining consent items were listed, and the Assembly proceeded to adjournment in memory statements for Norman L. Ford, Jr. and James McCain, Sr., followed by a moment of silence for each. The desk was ordered to remain open for budget-related business, and the House adjourned until Monday, June 15, upon the call of the Speaker.

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• The bill says we will allow that four acre-feet, that individual commodity, that value, to be transferred
• that of grapes, like our wine industry, which is a low water use crop and product and a very high value
• that of grapes, like our wine industry, which is a low water use crop and product and a very high value
• Which is a low water use crop and product, and a very high value product at that, is to provide a mechanism
• for reducing that water use to encourage movement towards that high value product.

Bills: SB1041, SB1176, SB1197, SB1198, SB1199, SCM1004

Keywords: electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, stormwater, water storage, replenishment credits, groundwater, aquifer, Arizona Revised Statutes, irrigation rights, water duty, water allocation, management areas, Arizona beef council, beef promotion, agricultural marketing

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• movement of young leaders who are active in promoting limited government, free speech, and American values
• movement of young leaders who are active in promoting limited government, free speech, and American values
• Charlie Kirk motivated in its limited government free speech and american values charlie kirk motivated
• have a responsibility to ensure that individuals honored with public commemorations represent the values
• That individuals honored with public commemorations represent the values that promote equality, dignity

Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary took up SB 1246, which would expand Florida’s LINE Fund for health workforce shortages beyond nursing to include broader health science education programs and students, allow matching funds from private contributions, and permit spending on scholarships, faculty recruitment, equipment, simulation centers, and facility renovations. Senator Harrell asked for more specificity about which career paths would qualify, saying the bill should be narrowed to target particular shortage areas. Senator Davis said the bill was intended to add flexibility while still focusing on health care and career technical programs, and noted the measure would not require additional state funding because the LINE Fund already has about $44 million, with another $30 million proposed. The bill was supported by several appearance forms and was reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 194, which would designate October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance in Florida. Senator Martin said the bill would recognize Kirk’s influence on civic engagement, youth leadership, and constitutional education without creating a state holiday or closing offices. Supporters, including Florida Voice for the Unborn and others, said Kirk was a significant advocate for free speech and unborn rights. Opponents from Equal Ground argued that Kirk had made racist and divisive statements and that the state should not honor him with a public commemoration. Senators also debated whether a statutory day of remembrance was appropriate and whether it could set a precedent for future requests. Senator Jones offered a late-filed amendment to add George Floyd to the remembrance, arguing that if the legislature was going to memorialize Kirk, it should not do so selectively. Senator Martin opposed the amendment as unfriendly, and it failed on a roll call vote. The committee then debated the bill at length, with Senators Berman and Jones opposing it as an inappropriate endorsement of Kirk’s views, while Senator Simon and Senator Martin defended it as a recognition of his role in encouraging public debate and civic participation. SB 194 was ultimately reported favorably on a party-line vote, with Senators Berman, Harrell, and Jones opposed, Senator Rodriguez and Senator Simon in support, and Chair Claudio voting yes.

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• You know, pictures communicate values, priorities, and narratives to our children.
• You know, pictures communicate values, priorities, and narratives to our children.
• said, and I'm going to keep going back to that, things on the wall for young children illustrate values
• said, and I'm going to keep going back to that, things on the wall for young children illustrate values
• that these are giants from our past in American history, men that represented an incredible amount of value

Summary: The Senate Education Pre-K-12 Committee met with a quorum and took up several bills. SB 420, by Senator Burgess, would require George Washington and Abraham Lincoln portraits to be prominently displayed in social studies classrooms and K-5 classrooms, with the Department of Education selecting the portraits. Supporters framed the bill as a patriotic and educational measure tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary, while senators raised concerns about exclusivity, precedent, local control, and whether the measure could be expanded politically. Burgess said the bill was intended to be nonpartisan, historically rooted, and not to affect curriculum, and he committed to seeking funding so it would not be an unfunded mandate. The committee reported SB 420 favorably. The committee then considered CS for SB 206, by Senator Harrell, which revises teacher preparation and training related to autism spectrum disorder. The strike-all amendment requires teacher preparation programs to include autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, requires ESE-certified teachers to complete an autism microcredential by August 1, 2027, creates an Autism Education Loan Forgiveness Program, authorizes salary supplements and stipends, and requires district professional development to include autism-specific training with local CARD centers. Senators asked about implementation timelines, grandfathering current teachers, and whether the endorsement requirement should include a grace period; Harrell said she was open to further discussion and wanted to make the bill workable. Public testimony was largely supportive, including from an Orange County Public Schools representative and a parent of a child with autism. The committee adopted the amendments and reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee considered CS for SB 556, by Senator Berman, which allows students with disabilities to satisfy the high school physical education requirement by participating in Special Olympics for one year if included in the student’s IEP. An amendment also clarified that two years of marching band participation satisfies both PE and fine/performing arts credit requirements. Testimony supported the bill as an inclusive option that could reduce administrative burdens and give students more flexibility. The committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also voted to recommend confirmation of appointees in tabs 4 through 7, and then adjourned.

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• IN THE SECOND BULLET UNDER GRANT OBLIGATIONS WE USE AN INSURED VALUE OF THE HOME AS A CRITERIA.
• THERE IS A RETAIL VALUE OF A HOME. THAT IS WHAT IT WOULD SELL FOR IN THE OPEN MARKET.
• THERE IS THE ASSESSED VALUE WHICH IS WHAT YOU PAY PROPERTY TAXES ON.
• TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM, THE INSURED VALUE OF THE STRUCTURE HAS TO BE LESS THEN $700,000.
• BECAUSE THERE'S LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOMES ARE TYPICALLY SMALLER IN SQUARE FEET, SMALLER IN INSURED VALUE

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• So I say to our LGBTQ community members that you are seen, valued, and loved, not just this month, but
• We must respect these values in celebration, but in policy, representation, and how we treat one another
• We value them.
• The Republican caucus, and all Californians, we value, we respect, we affirm our LGBT community members
• This resolution doesn't affirm value and respect the LGBT community.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I would name each of them, but Sufism teaches teaching emphasizes the value of selflessness and their
• Agriculture shaped the childhood and it shaped my values, hard work, perseverance, and the belief that
• The strength of this state's relationship with the Emerald Isle is built on shared values and ambition
• He led by his values and his integrity, operating always with grace.
• Described by my fellow assembly members from San Diego, his enduring legacy lies in the values he championed

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The total economic value of the port is $98...
• The total economic value of the port is $98 billion throughout the state.
• idea of how your port really is impactful to what we do in the state and the economic impact and the value
• customers up there to see how much... is this something that they... it really is something that they do value
• So, people see that this is going to bring real value to what they do in the area. With that, Mr.

Bills: HB1, HB247, HB1

Keywords: DUI, driving under the influence, ignition interlock, interlock device, driver license suspension, restricted license, motor vehicle, alcohol offense, first offense, repeat offender, blood alcohol concentration, BAC, license revocation, Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, ALEA, public safety, traffic safety, chemical dependency, substance abuse, court referral program

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• California will not wait for Washington to value our students and our democracy.
• California will not wait for Washington to value our students and our democracy.
• members, and this would really put the UC at parity with the other systems of higher education that we value
• And as somebody who served on the community college board, I always valued the student voice and working

Keywords: 988, house, all