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• Members, this bill relates to reporting of certain public school employees. ...is conducted to local
• Senator Hinojosa makes a motion. ...for a committee substitute for Senate Bill 1224 to be sent to the local
• Any recommendation for local? ...does have a fiscal note, okay?
• Senate Bill 2055 be sent to the local and uncontested calendars. Are there any objections?
• Senator Paxton moves that Senate Bill 784 be sent to the local and uncontested calendars.

Bills: SB1224, SB2972, SB2615, SB735, SB800, SB2986, SB2310, SB2055, SB1049, SB784

Keywords: educator misconduct, reporting requirements, local law enforcement, public and private schools, penalties for non-compliance, expressive activities, freedom of speech, public forum, higher education, protests, student rights, telework, public education, employee rights, emergency provisions, Holocaust education, Holocaust Remembrance Week, antisemitism, genocide education, public schools

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• And this is a plan that is economical for businesses.
• This is a plan that helps you employ and hire young workers who we can keep local in a smaller community
• </c><00:08:50.000><c> so</c> we tried to offer a voluntary plan so we tried to offer a voluntary plan
• People are making plans based on this, and so again I just want to ask: do you have some plan?
• their planning.

Bills: HF11

Keywords: Minnesota Paid Leave, paid family and medical leave, family leave, medical leave, implementation delay, premium collection, employer premiums, state payroll tax, workforce, labor, benefits administration, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer notice, seasonal employees, private plans, actuarial study, outreach and education, employee rights, reinstatement

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• intend to run committee until probably about 5 minutes to 11, when we will take a recess, and the plan
• for this program uh goes in to account for this program uh goes in to effect<00:03:21.959><c> on</c>
• and that this change in the the account and that this change in the language<00:08:43.200><c> would<
• My question was: are there funds available in other accounts to fill this need for this expenditure?
• Chair, I mean, I think there's basically only one account: the Family and Medical Benefit Insurance account

Bills: HF11

Keywords: Minnesota Paid Leave, paid family and medical leave, family leave, medical leave, implementation delay, premium collection, employer premiums, state payroll tax, workforce, labor, benefits administration, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer notice, seasonal employees, private plans, actuarial study, outreach and education, employee rights, reinstatement

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• We would also like to see the accountability provision.
• It makes the management plans. then a dynamic document that can be held that provides the accountability
• safety power shutoff plan our goal were these plans consistent with House Bill 145 is to prevent catastrophic
• Every utility in Texas will have a plan.
• We've talked a lot about plans today and after-action plans and after-action reports.

Bills: HB 13, HB143, HB144, HB145, HB366, HB470, HB805, HB912, HB13, HB143, HB144, HB145

Keywords: emergency communication, infrastructure, first responders, grant program, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, local governments, HB 143, Texas Railroad Commission, Public Utility Commission of Texas, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas, well site, surface facility, electrical power line, National Electrical Code, NEC, electrical safety, utility disconnect, service disconnection

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• none of them deal with the political advertising. in this capital who operate anonymous Twitter accounts
• for their actions. hold their government accountable.
• yeah I mean to file a seeding that will bring the action under the scrutiny of... of a local court.
• We have to continue to account for all rate payers in the region and that's what this does. does.
• And there's not one that would predicate, you know, a plan based on three-year-old data.

Bills: HB 13, HB143, HB144, HB145, HB366, HB470, HB805, HB912, HB13, HB143, HB144, HB145

Keywords: emergency communication, infrastructure, first responders, grant program, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, local governments, HB 143, Texas Railroad Commission, Public Utility Commission of Texas, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas, well site, surface facility, electrical power line, National Electrical Code, NEC, electrical safety, utility disconnect, service disconnection

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• , your savings accounts, your credit card accounts, your mortgage documents.
• </c> your<00:12:32.880><c> bank</c><00:12:33.120><c> accounts,</c> your bank accounts, your bank accounts
• accounts, your<00:12:37.920><c> credit</c><00:12:38.240><c> card</c><00:12:38.560><c> accounts,</c>
• </c> outcomes um and for long-term planning. outcomes um and for long-term planning.
• </c><01:26:51.760><c> page</c> plan. Delete the rest of the line. page plan.

Bills: SB141, SB124, SB56, SJR116, SB94, SB37, SB127, SB197, SB66, SB70, SB133, SB160, SB214, SB312, SB52, SJR62, SJR75

Keywords: legal advertisements, tax rates, public hearings, transparency, local government, sick leave, education, teacher retirement, benefits, employee compensation, Medicaid, nonopioid analgesics, pain management, health care regulation, utilization controls, physician shortage, health care access, medically underserved areas, medical education, workforce development

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• The bill I'm lead to accountability.
• </c><00:12:34.560><c> Governor</c> holding people accountable. Governor holding people accountable.
• </c> Waltz needs to be held accountable. Waltz needs to be held accountable.
• </c><00:14:18.880><c> It</c> enforcement officers accountable. It enforcement officers accountable.
• </c> course, as a result, our local course, as a result, our local governments<00:20:30.480><c> have<

Bills: HF3477, HF3480, HF3781, HF3357, HF3737, HF3664, HF3621

Keywords: civil rights, law enforcement, federal collaboration, accountability, state law, immigration enforcement, economic impact, Operation Metro Surge, study, appropriation, local government, Legislative Commission on Legislative Security, legislator security, elected official security, staff security, statehouse security, capitol security, legislative district safety, political violence prevention, threat assessment

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• House Bill 526 does not eliminate accountability. It restores balance.
• House Bill 526 does not eliminate accountability. It restores balance.
• All of the bank accounts are frozen. There's no way to access email accounts.
• And that is to limit when local governments can propose tax elections.
• I think we save local governments $20-plus million over a five-year period.

Bills: HB37, HB51, HB173, HB180, HB192, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB485, HB516, HB521, HB526, HB638, HB752, HB817, HB976, HB1006, HB1044

Keywords: HB37, expropriation, eminent domain, property rights, foreign entity, foreign corporation, limited liability company, LLC, reciprocal expropriation agreement, Louisiana property law, land acquisition, utility infrastructure, public utilities, railroad, waterworks, sewerage, natural gas pipeline, electric utility, telecommunications, carbon dioxide pipeline

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• And then they'll need to file that petition with the local clerk of court.
• What I understand from reviewing processes in other states and what I understand the plan is here in
• I'm not going to judge who is an attorney and would be held accountable for the decision made to issue
• And the judicial administrator had planned on being here this morning, but he's ill today and couldn't
• Planned on being here this morning, but he's ill today and couldn't come. You want to come up, Mr.

Bills: HR245, SCR30, SCR40, SB259

Keywords: transparency, justice, Epstein, Maxwell, investigation, human trafficking, government accountability, domestic violence, protective orders, online application, judicial administration, Louisiana, 965, house, all

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• individual operating account rather than a corporate account at headquarters.
• operating account rather than a corporate account at headquarters.
• They have to have a plan, they have to publish the plan, and then they have to do an update of the plan
• they have to publish the plan and so and then they have to do an update of the plan and they can only
• Fort Worth has separate planning and zoning commissions, but they use their planning commission only.

Bills: SB32, SB464, SB996, SB1163, SB1173, SB1277, SB1452, SB1453, SB1548, SB1882, SB1883, SB2016

Keywords: ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, SB 464, school buffer zone, tobacco retailer, vape shop, e-cigarette, vaping, nicotine, tobacco products, retail permit, comptroller, Class A misdemeanor, school proximity, youth access, public school, private school

Summary: The Senate Local Government Committee heard several bills by Senator Bettencourt focused on property tax and local government accountability. SB 32 would provide about $700 million in business tax relief by raising the business personal property exemption from $2,500 to $25,000 and continuing a 20% franchise tax credit for inventory taxes paid. Witnesses from NFIB, the Texas Retailers Association, and Texas Realtors supported the bill, saying business personal property and inventory taxes are burdensome and especially hard on small businesses. After no opposition testimony, SB 32 was left pending. The committee also heard SB 1453, which would change how interest and sinking tax rates are calculated by using only the minimum debt service required under bond schedules, while still allowing a higher rate with a 60% governing body vote and a public explanation. A witness from the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association supported the bill as a way to keep debt rates from rising as property values increase and to preserve tax relief. The bill was left pending after testimony. SB 1883 would tighten rules on local impact fees by requiring 60 days of public availability for capital improvement plans and land use assumptions, raising the approval threshold for adopting impact fees from a simple majority to two-thirds, limiting how often fees can be increased, and expanding notice requirements. Builders and developers testified in support, arguing that impact fees are often poorly reviewed, lack accountability, and are passed on to homebuyers, worsening housing affordability. Committee members discussed adding audit provisions and questioned the lack of city testimony. The bill was left pending with subcommittee action. SB 1452 would require a voter election to decide whether a municipal management district continues to exist, with dissolution if voters reject it; supporters said it would add accountability, while others noted some districts provide essential services and infrastructure. The committee heard testimony from district representatives and builders, then left SB 1452 pending before recessing.

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• Members, local government procurement simply Senate Bill 1173 raises the local government competitive
• Therefore, local governments will have more flexibility to pay for goods and services.
• We did have to show the benefit of having a plan.
• Local. No, OK, alright, no local. Hard to mend it. Yeah, that's right.
• long-term planning saves taxpayer resources we all know.

Bills: SB 32, SB 464, SB 996, SB 1163, SB 1173, SB 1277, SB 1452, SB 1453, SB 1548, SB 1882, SB 1883, SB 2016

Keywords: ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, SB 464, school buffer zone, tobacco retailer, vape shop, e-cigarette, vaping, nicotine, tobacco products, retail permit, comptroller, Class A misdemeanor, school proximity, youth access, public school, private school

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8tQ_IM11lI, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, This video was aired on Olelo Channel 49 on April 9th, 2020. Footage courtesy of Olelo Community Media. Agenda The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to: 1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures; 2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures; 3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and 4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom. The special committee will be meeting with the following: 11:00 a.m. Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Mr. Scott Murakami, Director 12:00 p.m. Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness Mr. Scott Morishige Behavioral Health Services Administration Mr. Edward Mersereau, Deputy Director Partners in Care Ms. Laura E. Thielen, Executive Director 1:00 p.m. Releasing of incarcerated persons Honorable Daniel Foley (Ret.), Special Master 2:00 p.m. Department of Public Safety Mr. Nolan Espinda, Director Please note that there may be committee members or invited speakers participating remotely via video or teleconference. Meeting of the Special Committee Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19 Friday, March 27, 2020 The meeting will be available for live viewing on Olelo Channel 49 on Oahu and will go out live for pick up by neighbor island public access channels. It will also be live-streamed via http://olelo.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=13. No public testimony will be accepted. If you require special assistance, please call 586-6800 or email your request to waysandmeans@capitol.hawaii.gov. -End of Agenda-, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aYEehoj9WA, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Today's meeting is also being broadcast with closed captioning on ‘Olelo Community Media's channel 55 and on the online stream: http://olelo.granicus.com/player/event/5588?view_id=13 Just press the CC button when you hover your mouse over the video screen. Meeting of the Special Committee Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19 Friday, March 27, 2020 Agenda The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to: 1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures; 2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures; 3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and 4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom. The special committee will be meeting with the following: 11:00 a.m. Federal Stimulus Package Senator Brian Schatz, U.S. Senate 11:30 a.m. Office of the Governor Ms. Linda C. Takayama, Chief of Staff 12:00 p.m. Department of Transportation Deputy Director Derek Chow, Harbors Division Deputy Director Ross Higashi, Airports Division 12:45 p.m. Department of the Attorney General Attorney General Clare E. Connors Department of Public Safety Director Nolan Espinda 2:00 p.m. Healthcare Industry Dr. Jim Ireland, Medical Director for Department of Transportation Dr. Elizabeth E. Char, Medical Physician 2:30 p.m. Department of Health Dr. Bruce Anderson, Director Dr. Sarah Park Dr. Edward Desmond, State Laboratories Division Administrator 4:00 p.m. Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Adjutant General Kenneth Hara, Incident Commander, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• . of Minnesotans accountable.
• We took it to trial, and we held him accountable as well.
• When we work together, we're able to bring great cases that hold fraudsters accountable.
• And to hold the people who do defraud the system accountable in the way that they should be.
• And so that's why it's been hard to have accountability. So that's the first piece in there.

Bills: HF3043, HF2891

Keywords: public safety, illegal remunerations, healthcare fraud, grants, criminal penalties, state law, grants management, state employees training, certification, monitoring grants, accountability, grant fraud

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• The Houston Hunter Bill, named after two local Marines—excuse me, one Marine and one soldier—who took
• I appreciate our local newspapers.
• I'm just not sure that our local print newspapers are the best venue to invite competition at this time
• The substitute very painstakingly makes sure it takes all of those things into account, and so with..
• Of those things into account, and so with that, I would like to start the public hearing.

Bills: SB36, SB39, SB40, SB12, SB29, SB121, SB131, SB12

Keywords: competitive bidding, procurement, disclosure statements, state contracts, contract protest, board governance, occupational licensing, Sunset Law, public accountability, training requirements, SB40, Houston/Hunter Act, firearm hold agreement, gun storage, temporary firearm storage, firearms dealer, federal firearms licensee, FFL, civil immunity, gun owner

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• It creates an obligation to plan responsibly.
• So to me, that's not about accountability.
• So she said this is a double standard between the legislature and local government.
• I will remind you that local government is—they are political subdivisions of the state, okay?
• This bill will just add a lot of red tape, not accountability.

Bills: HB2070, HB2129, HB2227, HB2439, HB2667, HB2745, HB2773, HB2825, HB2873, HB2876, HCR2005, HCR2044, SB1002, SB1036, SB1054, SB1271, SB1432, SB1435, SB1437, SB1439, SCR1022, SCR1031, SCR1033

Keywords: flood relief, Gila County, emergency funding, public safety, environmental cleanup, municipal libraries, annual reporting, state legislation, transparency, government accountability, chiropractic, chiropractor, chiropractic board, state board of chiropractic examiners, license discipline, unprofessional conduct, patient records, record retention, HIPAA, conflict of interest

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• </c><00:05:21.040><c> is</c> While the creation of that account is While the creation of that account
• Any loss of local crisis lines would Any loss of local crisis lines would immediately<00:29:07.840><c
• > proven,</c><00:30:57.920><c> um,</c> Local crisis lines are proven, um, Local crisis lines are proven
• This investment will help local emergency managers carry out those critical activities such as planning
• </c> what we're seeing a lot of from local what we're seeing a lot of from local agency<01:20:39.440>

Bills: HF1082, HF2099, HF4177, HF2742

Keywords: public safety, law enforcement, mental health, domestic violence, appropriations, criminal justice, Minnesota corrections, victim services, task force, personal safety, emergency management, local government, funding, preparedness, Minnesota, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, use of force, police accountability

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• is much fear that comes from knowing that the company producing these medical products hold no accountability
• who are skeptical of the science around vaccines, this bill seeks to provide the same kind of accountability
• This bill holds manufacturers accountable, not for making a vaccine, but for advertising in the state
• Most industries are held accountable when a product causes harm after being misrepresented.
• Uh, I do like, uh, holding Big Pharma accountable.

Bills: HB 220, HB 783, HB 2240, HB 3336, HB 4202, HB 4449, HB 4904, HB 3441, HB 4284

Keywords: sexual assault, healthcare facilities, forensic examination, survivor support, emergency contraceptive, online impersonation, civil liability, social media, identity theft, defamation, counseling damages, injunctive relief, public health, safety regulations, community health, state standards, healthcare access, HB 3336, alcoholic beverage tax credit, spent grain

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• </c><00:07:32.680><c> contracts</c> to all records reports plans contracts to all records reports plans
• </c> we provide a family meal that they plan we provide a family meal that they plan and<01:08:09.520
• </c><01:08:25.319><c> and</c> create their own life care plan and create their own life care plan and
• </c><01:35:45.440><c> and</c> back Planning and back Planning and Zoning<01:35:47.320><c> um</c><01:35
• local local pieces aren't some of those local local pieces aren't necessarily<01:45:55.639><c> there

Bills: HF25, HF1, HF428

Keywords: pregnancy support, women's health, maternity homes, nonprofit organizations, grant funding, abortion, family services, Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices

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• </c> held her accountable. held her accountable.
• And he was found guilty and held accountable for that, too.
• We took it to trial and we held him accountable as well.
• </c><01:31:41.679><c> in</c> who do defraud the system accountable in who do defraud the system accountable
• So that's the uh to have accountability.

Bills: HF3043, HF2891

Keywords: public safety, illegal remunerations, healthcare fraud, grants, criminal penalties, state law, grants management, state employees training, certification, monitoring grants, accountability, grant fraud, 1183, house