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• In this Project 2025, in this extremist kind of climate.
• So that's what this amendment is addressing for these desal projects to comply.
• Qualifying is the Democratic Party Convention and Republican Party Convention.
• They take the money that that event generated, and they give it to a qualifying event.
• They give it back to that qualifying event. Event.

Bills: SB15, SB646, SB800, SB790, SB748, SB571, SB1957, SB1923, SB1896, SB1760, SB1335, SB2368, SB2477, SB2587, SB2986, SB2965, SB1563, SB1467, SB1164, SB1137, SB614, SB705, SB918, SB955, SB869, SB850, SB863, SB1055, SB2206, SB457, SB2337, SB1610, SB1362, SB926, SB1494, SB251, SB456, SB500, SB1307, SB2615, SB2995, SB2321, SB2972, SB973, SB865, SB506, SB1522, SB1558, SB510, SB667, SB763, SB2073, SB1858, SB1660, SB2900, SB1433, SB1540, SB1964, SB1300, SB1644, SB2217, SB2373, SB2431, SB1758, SB974, SB2480, SB3039, SB3047, SB2781, SB826, SB766, SB527, SB1946, SB2885, SB1243, SB2610, SB857, SB2501, SB66, SB268, SB331, SB1302, SB519, SB2807, SB13, SB7, SB1718, SB1567, SB1233, SB413, SB2177, SB30, SB2024, SJR1, SCR27, SB2018, SB1580, SB2121, SB1049, SB1266, SB1400, SB1596, SB2753, SB2221, SB1719, SCR9, SB204, SB437, SB568, SB612, SB672, SB710, SB823, SB876, SB904, SB905, SB968, SB1084, SB1207, SB1230, SB1313, SB1504, SB1790, SB2232, SB2366, SB2367, SB2398, SB2515, SB2520, SB2589, SB2786, SB2790, SB3048, SB3050, SB3052, SB3053, SB3056, SB3029, SCR3, SCR18, SCR30, HCR146, HCR148, HCR149, HCR153, HCR155, HCR157, HB5560, HB762, HB1584, HB 107, HB 114, HB138, HB4386, HB2495, HB581, HB3348, HB5323, HB4341, HB6, HB2712, HB171, HB3153, HB143, HB2688, HB3464, HB449, HB3486, HB4263, HB2, HB1522, HB24, HB 1237, HB2637, HB3126, HB3233, HB4310, HB3487, HCR9, HB5331, HB1397, HB163, HB3250, HB3071, HB3463, HB5033, HB35, HB3824, HB216, HB4226, HB3512, HB18, HB5154, HB 103, HB851, HB647, HB4520, HB3016, HB2313, HB2818, HB2851, HB4486, HB4264, HB1500, HB5081, HB2974, HB2080, HB4384, HB5659, HB493, HB4903, HB2516, HB4488, HB4530, HB3689, HB145, HB43, HB5247, HB2221, HB5671, HB700, HB3711, HB 120, SB17, SB1637, SB1833, SB2155, SB21, SB2778, SB379

Keywords: SB 15, Texas Local Government Code, zoning preemption, housing affordability, small lots, lot size, lot density, single-family zoning, residential subdivision, municipal land use, local control, state preemption, parking requirements, setbacks, infill development, missing middle housing, lot width, lot depth, homebuilders, housing supply

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• That is how that is new project. Considering the use it using live local.
• That would be the highest height which will live local project. Could a teen.
• That's when the negotiation comes in with the counselor with the commission on that project.
• The 1, 4, that of within the distance of a transit stop 600 feet within a project.
• This means remittances would likely be nearly 20% less than projected their concerns.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• or which projects are selected? or which projects are selected?
• So, who's who's leading these project?
• projects out. projects out.
• > prek<00:51:41.680> teachers Highly qualified EO public prek teachers Highly qualified
• qualify for free or reduced price lunch. qualify for free or reduced price lunch.

Bills: HB2185, HB2621, HB2179, HB2534, HB2168, HB2427, HB2560, HB2565, HB2172, HB2298, HB2304

Keywords: sports officials, referees, umpires, athletic directors, school administrators, league administrators, coaches, assault, first-degree assault, substantial bodily injury, temporary restraining order, TRO, private counsel, Department of Education, DOE, sports safety, school sports, amateur athletics, professional sports, public schools

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• funding for California's proposed hydrogen hub projects.
• We would like to work with the Senator on potentially creating a blacklist of projects that do not qualify
• So we would be happy to talk about potential projects that should not qualify for a CEQA exemption.
• This project is an urban intermodal rail station.
• And by definition, frequently, like this project, many of those individual projects have had extensive

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• <00:53:24.320> It's important project for the city. It's important project for the city.
• <00:54:23.800> We get those projects in the ground. We get those projects in the ground.
• <01:03:41.840> has reason why the cost of the projects has reason why the cost of the projects
• um of this bill and of the projects um of this bill and of the projects which<01:07:37.720> is
• 46.960> Edina<01:07:47.440> Aquatic two projects, the the Edina Aquatic two projects, the

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, the process is available to the Secretary of State to have some leeway in the project. obviously
• And at this point, all cities are free to set their qualifying fees wherever they wish.
• It is not a partisan raise, but they set the qualifying fees for the offices at their discretion.
• Although you're saying it's just for... qualifying fees wherever they wish. qualifying fees wherever
• <00:27:53.520> fees<00:27:54.159> for<00:27:54.480> the they set the qualifying

Bills: HB67, HB89, HB67, HB89

Keywords: parental rights, drag performances, public schools, public libraries, overnight programs, gender identity, minor safety, HB89, Medicaid, pregnant women, pregnancy, prenatal care, ambulatory prenatal care, presumptive eligibility, temporary Medicaid coverage, Alabama Medicaid Agency, maternal health, low-income women, health coverage, eligibility determination

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• If the student qualifies, school days.
• Just because they have a diagnosis doesn't mean they automatically qualify.
• <00:08:34.320> under provider in order to qualify under provider in order to qualify under
• doesn't mean they automatically qualify. doesn't mean they automatically qualify.
• from the Violence Prevention Project from the Violence Prevention Project examining<00:52:36.240

Bills: HF4893

Keywords: education finance, student support, aid allowances, appropriation, school funding

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• Right now, when somebody qualifies to run for judge, the monies can't be co-mingled, at least...
• A check has to be written for half the qualifying fee to the state party and half the qualifying fee
• It is good transparency and a good project.

Bills: HB207, SB269, SB279, SB291, SB266

Keywords: cybersecurity, Office of Information Technology, data management, telecommunications, state government, emergency management, public awareness, promotional materials, education, state funding, Alabama State House, Montgomery, Legislative Council, demolition, state capitol, state capitol building, historic preservation, state property, inventory removal, fixtures

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• It extends the deadline for submission of a temporary certificate of occupancy for certain qualified
• residential projects on mixed-use parking projects under the Economic Development and Growth Grant Program
• They would require the authority to designate a qualified fund manager or financial intermediary.
• under existing programs, and the provision... ...utilities to the developers of energy storage projects
• And then we want to make sure that, you know, whatever the criteria are when somebody qualifies for a

Keywords: 1146, all

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• additional signature-gathering requirement of 12,429 signatures for all pending ballot initiatives to qualify
• Both projects pushed up the pre-ordinance comparison metrics and made the drop seem much more dramatic
• They are not going to invest in a project that 10 years from now falls under this law.
• for Section 8, too little to be able to qualify for the rent, to be able to stay in Newton.
• for Section 8, too little to be able to qualify for the rent, to be able to stay in Newton, and, you

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions held a public hearing on Initiative Petition 25-21, House Bill 508, an act to protect tenants by limiting rent increases. Committee leaders explained the Article 48 initiative process and said the hearing was intended to gather testimony for a report to the legislature. The measure would replace current state law that prohibits rent control, cap annual rent increases at the lower of CPI or 5%, exempt certain properties including owner-occupied buildings of four or fewer units, subsidized, university, nonprofit, and short-term rental housing, and exempt new construction for 10 years. It would also eliminate vacancy decontrol, so limits would continue when units turn over, and enforcement would rely largely on tenants and the Attorney General through the courts. The hearing began with expert testimony from Whitney Airgood-Obrien of Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, who described Massachusetts’ severe rental affordability problems and reviewed research on rent regulation, noting mixed evidence on supply and quality effects but clearer evidence that rent regulation can slow rent growth and improve tenant stability. Supporters of the petition, led by Carolyn Chow of Homes for All Massachusetts, argued that rent stabilization is needed now to curb displacement and runaway rent increases, especially for low- and moderate-income renters. Laura Frost described her Arlington building being bought by a large firm that sought steep rent hikes, and said rent control would help prevent “tenant flipping” and community displacement. Dave Foley of SEIU Local 509 said the issue affects workers’ ability to live near their jobs, while Dr. Mark Paul and Tram Huang argued that the evidence supports well-designed rent stabilization, that vacancy decontrol encourages displacement, and that the policy should be seen as a complement to new housing production rather than a substitute. Committee members questioned supporters about the 10-year new construction exemption, the lack of vacancy decontrol, and whether rent stabilization could discourage development; supporters responded that the measure targets corporate rent gouging, that small landlords are protected by exemptions, and that production and rent stabilization can coexist. Opponents, including representatives of small property owners, chambers of commerce, and labor/building trades, argued the proposal would hurt small landlords, reduce investment, and slow housing production. They said operating costs such as taxes, insurance, and maintenance are rising faster than the proposed cap, and warned that the measure would reduce property values and tax revenue and could push investment to other states. Several opponents emphasized that many Massachusetts housing providers are mom-and-pop owners rather than large corporations, and said the policy would make it harder to maintain and improve housing. Committee members pressed both sides on the need for a middle ground between affordability and preserving development incentives, but no vote was taken at the hearing.

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• for<00:27:54.720> these<00:27:55.039> federal<00:27:55.360> ADRC need to qualify
• for these federal ADRC need to qualify for these federal ADRC grants,<00:27:56.960> which<00:
• for the university can uh apply for for specific<00:28:10.320> research<00:28:10.720> projects
• <00:28:11.120> So,<00:28:11.520> thank specific research projects.
• So, thank specific research projects.

Bills: SB2421, SB2690, SB3103, SB3137, SB3164, SB3206, SB2933, SB3133, SB3315

Keywords: cannabis, marijuana, Hawaii Cannabis Law, legalization, decriminalization, adult use, hemp, taxation, social equity, public health, primary care, health insurance, health carrier, insurance commissioner, Med-QUEST, Medicaid managed care, provider reimbursement, downcoding, prior authorization, utilization review

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several health-related bills. HB 1864, which would require health insurance coverage for standard fertility preservation services for people undergoing medically necessary treatment, drew broad support from SHIPA, the Department of Health, HMSA, the Hawaii Association of Health Plans, and others. Testifiers emphasized that fertility preservation is routine coverage on the mainland and important for patients facing infertility from cancer or other treatment; one patient described incurring more than $20,000 in costs. The Insurance Division flagged possible Affordable Care Act issues, a potential conflict in the bill’s language about using patient history to determine limits, and a mismatch with state medical-necessity standards. Committee discussion also focused on whether the bill should apply to all women of childbearing age rather than a narrower age-based category. HB 2305 would require nutrition and metabolic education as part of physicians’ continuing medical education. The Hawaii Medical Board opposed the measure, arguing that CME should remain flexible and tailored to each physician’s specialty and warning that topic-specific mandates can expand over time. The Office of the Governor supported the bill, saying it would help the state’s rural health transformation application and could improve federal funding prospects, though the exact impact was unclear. Members questioned whether nutrition is already covered in medical training and whether the requirement should be limited to primary care physicians; the board said Hawaii currently has no topic-specific CME mandates and that physicians can already choose relevant courses. The committee also heard strong support for HB 1597, which would establish an Alzheimer’s disease research center at the University of Hawaii. Supporters from the university, the Alzheimer’s Association, AARP, and others said the center could attract federal research dollars, expand clinical trials, and help address the state’s high Alzheimer’s-related health costs. HB 2159, which appropriates funds for health care workforce development, also received broad support from the University of Hawaii, health systems, and advocacy groups, with no opposition noted. Finally, HB 2121, which would prohibit the sale and distribution of disposable electronic smoking devices, drew support from the Department of Health, youth advocates, and public health groups citing youth addiction, environmental waste, and fire hazards; the department said a separate bill, HB 1573, would be more comprehensive and better defined for enforcement and penalties. The committee ended with HB 1913, creating a veteran services mental health coordinator position at Tripler Army Medical Center, which was supported by veteran services officials and others who said veterans need better navigation and coordination for behavioral health care.

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• construction projects are bonded and is referred to the Committee on Public Education.
• construction projects are bonded and is referred to the Committee on Public Education.
• construction projects are bonded, is referred to the Committee on Public Education.
• projects for the Committee on Ways and Means.
• projects for the Committee on Ways and Means.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• in both of those sectors, we treat as one sector, that there are tools that are needed for both projects
• I know there's a lot of projects coming, but historically, have we had a problem with this before?
• I know there's a lot of projects coming, but historically, have we had a problem with this before?
• In order to qualify as a juror, a person shall meet all the following requirements and not have been
• It's not really lengthy, but nonetheless, I think it qualifies as a substitute bill, or does it?

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then heard House Bill 1033, which expands the definition of critical infrastructure to include airports, heliports, spaceports, aerospace facilities, certain government and military sites, and oil and gas platforms. Supporters said the bill is part of a broader effort to position Louisiana for aerospace and defense investment, while opponents from the Sierra Club warned that repeatedly broadening critical infrastructure could chill protest and free-speech activity. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard House Bill 1034, which authorizes local officials to declare temporary protection zones for public safety for up to 72 hours, with one extension. The sponsor and the Department of Economic Development said it would be a tool for aerospace and defense projects and other public-safety needs; ACLU testimony raised concerns about notice, property rights, and possible impacts on public waterways. The bill was also reported favorably. The committee next considered several criminal justice bills. House Bill 51, barring post-conviction bail for defendants convicted of aggravated offenses against children, and House Bill 55, limiting public disclosure of juror information to protect juror privacy, both received broad support and were reported favorably. House Bill 635, aimed at protecting Louisianians from transnational repression by foreign governments through penalty enhancements for underlying crimes, was supported by a national security advocate and reported favorably. House Bill 133, increasing penalties for students who commit attacks on teachers or other students, was amended to address juvenile procedure and exceptionalities; teachers testified about serious injuries they suffered, while the ACLU and criminal defense lawyers raised concerns about mandatory minimums and individualized sentencing. The bill was reported with amendments. The committee also heard House Bill 676, which creates the crime of fraudulent patient referrals, or “body brokering,” in the substance-use treatment industry. The sponsor and Blue Cross Blue Shield representatives described schemes that steer vulnerable patients into fraudulent treatment arrangements for profit; the bill was reported favorably. House Bill 159 created a Caddo Parish pilot program for pretrial home incarceration with electronic monitoring to reduce jail overcrowding. The sheriff said the jail is far over capacity and that the program would be limited to nonviolent, non-sex-offense defendants with risk assessments, court approval, and behavioral-health check-ins. Witnesses supported the concept but urged tighter liability language; the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill with amendments. House Bill 106, dealing with unauthorized administration of melatonin to children in child care settings, was reported favorably. Later, the committee amended and reported House Bill 108, which changes juror qualifications to exclude people convicted of crimes of violence or sex offenses from criminal juries, after opponents argued it would unnecessarily bar citizens from jury service. House Bill 784, a cleanup bill on sex offender registration and notification, was amended and reported with technical changes. Senate Bill 388, which removes a trigger clause tied to a border compact and authorizes review of state contracts for foreign-adversary benefit, was amended and reported. Finally, House Bill 772, a bail-procedure reform requiring accurate mailing and electronic notice information and consolidating notice rules, was presented as a fairness and efficiency measure and had support from the bail industry and prosecutors; the transcript ends before final action on that bill.

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• In Figure 5, we have the equation for the hold harmless, where a district or a charter school qualifies
• If you go back to page nine, figure 14, you'll see that we're projected to lose another... ...about 10%
• And I know we only project—I checked out to 31 because the kids aren't born yet after that, so we don't
• We have, and I think the chart showed, 37 of our students qualify as very low or extremely low income
• Generally speaking, with respect to students and families qualifying for a different school or district

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• We have probably four different projects that have gotten funded at pretty good levels, with them partnering
• It seems like I would love to see, as you dig into that project that you're looking at, is there any
• have a lot of concern about the 3B bill that is going to potentially reduce those individuals who qualify
• They won't qualify anymore for Medicaid because... ...they don't need it because they're going to be
• We have an ongoing Evergreen project. We have a contract for this consultant for four years.

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• One increases institute and also creates a pilot project program excuse me that will provide testing
• This legislation allows the most qualified individuals to serve on the assisted Technology Council.
• And in 2023 legislature authorized the classic learning test isn't interested and qualified, be accepted
• We're projects seeking funding from application process.
• We're projects seeking funding from the I A A F and develop eligibility correct criteria for projects

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• When they finally locate a qualified dentist who can provide treatment, they're often met with another
• VEBA is a tax-exempt joint labor-management trust used to pay for qualified medical expenses.
• Finally, Chaburps analysis projects higher costs under AB 1970, but does not anticipate a measurable
• If pregnancy becomes a qualifying life event, other serious conditions could be next.
• So, um, in... ...that I just looked up, you were by far the most qualified hospital.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Okay, so it would qualify as nudity, right? Yes. Okay. Um, it would allude to sex, would it not?
• Courts and juries will struggle to understand what really qualifies, for example, as education.
• I direct the fair financial services project at Texas Appleseed.
• How will our projections change in five years? In ten years? alone in 20 years.
• Maintain a list of priority facilities, allow for qualified entities to. request to register online,

Bills: HB14, HB 106, HB146, HB267, HB274, HB 1127, HB1359, HB1393, HB1584, HB1640, HB1710, HB2152, HCR101, HJR8, HR51

Keywords: nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund

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• Additionally, the bill grandfathers in those projects that receive final Senator Avila: site plan approval
• These projects will continue receiving the exemption for each subsequent consecutive year.
• So I don't know how far back we could look at that and what it means as to which projects we are talking
• the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and revenue provisions in the following ways, For depreciation of qualified
• For depreciation of qualified production property and the incremental change to Section 179 property,

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The difference is that because the contractor was going to get the retainage at the end of the project
• , especially the top five, could have been handled via federal or state grants or appropriations projects
• , because some of these storm collection system repairs may very well have qualified for such.
• , especially the top five, could have been handled via federal or state grants or appropriations projects
• , because some of these storm collection system repairs may very well have qualified for such.

Summary: The Joint Legislative Auditing Committee heard the Auditor General’s operational audit of the City of Mexico Beach, which identified nine findings. The audit cited significant turnover in key management positions, late filing of required annual financial reports, weaknesses in competitive procurement and purchase approval controls, a duplicate payment on stormwater repairs that was later largely refunded, issues with the city accountant’s contract and IRS classification, IT access control problems, and the lack of fraud-reporting policies. Committee members asked about corrective action, and the Auditor General said a follow-up audit is required by statute within 18 months, with no enforcement authority beyond reporting progress back to the committee. Mayor Rich Wolf and city staff responded that the city had experienced major turnover and was rebuilding its finance and administrative team. He said the city had hired a city administrator, financial director, city clerk, and accounting firm, and was working to create policies, procedures, forms, and review processes to address the findings. Members discussed whether the turnover and hurricane-related workload contributed to the problems, and city officials said some of the larger purchases were storm-related and tied to FEMA or emergency work. The committee then received a staff update on enforcement for local governments that have not filed required financial reports. Staff said 400 entities had been notified, and as of the meeting two counties, 33 municipalities, and 48 special districts still owed reports or audits. The committee adopted a motion to proceed under section 11.42, Florida Statutes, including possible withholding of state funds for municipalities and enforcement actions for special districts, with authority for the chair and vice chair to delay action if new information warranted it. Finally, the committee unanimously directed the Auditor General and OPPAGA to conduct the required 2024-2025 audit of the Department of the Lottery, with the Auditor General handling financial, internal control, and compliance issues and OPPAGA developing operational recommendations. Members also briefly discussed whether the committee had reviewed transportation surtaxes and expressed interest in improving the timeliness and transparency of the audit and enforcement process before adjourning.