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• Insurance costs are soaring for us, especially general liability.
• And what all that adds up to is a liability on a $425,000 house—approximately $21,730—which, as a function
• It's functionally less than half of the tax liability on the same house.
• that I can take on my G.R.T. basis, thereby almost cutting in half—not quite—but reducing my G.R.T. liability
• Some PITs allow you to pre-pay and eliminate that tax liability on a Pay condo or HOA dues, which are

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• It allows for liability that's vastly disproportionate to the offense, and it transforms criminal law
• subdivision to choose between pursuing criminal charges for violation of section 609.74 or civil liability
• I will note that the way the civil liability provision is set up in subdivision 2, it refers to liability
• Liability to an injured person, so that's potentially a natural individual or an agency or political
• Thank you. liability to an injur injured person so liability to an injur injured person so that's<01:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• If their tax liability will change either positively or negatively.
• So if you have an increase in your tax liability, that's a negative change.
• Instead, it is reducing your tax liability.
• Yes, that's right; it's reducing your tax liability. One doesn't go to the state ever.
• So even if their liability is $50, they can contribute.

Bills: SB1042, SB1043, SB1044, SB1135, SB1136, SB1142, SB1180, SB1221, SB1252, SB1254, SCR1003

Keywords: public funds, virtual currency, bitcoin, investment, Arizona Strategic Digital Asset Reserve Act, state treasurer, retirement system, state payments, cryptocurrency, Arizona law, payment methods, government transactions, property tax, tax exemption, Arizona Revised Statutes, digital currency, workers' compensation, death benefits, burial costs, spousal compensation

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• And that's essentially a liability and related deferred inflows for the pensions that the employees are
• And that's essentially<00:06:37.840> a<00:06:38.080> liability<00:06:38.960> and
• <00:06:39.199> related essentially a liability and related essentially a liability and related
• It's really the state's liability getting allocated to the department.
• So it'll just essentially increase that liability. how the state and its related how the state and its

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Um, those things result in unfunded liabilities, and I'm sure that the, um, Senator from Kenton will
• be glad to tell you how much our unfunded liability continues to increase in teachers' retirement.
• be glad to tell you how much our unfunded liability continues to increase in teachers' retirement.
• be glad to tell you how much our unfunded liability continues to increase in teachers' retirement.
• be glad to tell you how much our unfunded liability continues to increase in teachers' retirement.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum with 34 members present and approved the prior day’s journal. The chamber also received a House message that House Bill 96 had passed and requested concurrence. During second reading, Senate Bills 17, 34, 39, and 181 were reported and sent to the Rules Committee, and Senate Resolution 56 was introduced honoring Elder Nathan Craig and Sister Amy Craig for their mission service. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 27, which would allow local governing bodies, after consulting with a coroner and making a 30-day effort to locate next of kin, to choose cremation rather than burial for indigent decedents; it also preserved options for religious organizations to take possession of a body. A committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed 35-0. Senate Bill 30, dealing with the Motor Vehicle Commission’s restricted fee account and allowing unused funds to carry forward for commission operations, also passed unanimously 35-0. Senate Bill 40, concerning public library district boards of trustees, was amended by committee substitute and passed 34-1 after debate. Supporters said it would return county library board appointments to local officials and speed appointments, while opponents argued it could politicize libraries and weaken their independence; several members explained their votes, including concerns from library advocates and a defense that the bill still allowed local boards to seek advice. Senate Bill 76, which limits school boards from increasing occupational license taxes above the base 0.5% until a county reaches a population of 500,000, was also amended by committee substitute and passed after its sponsor argued it responded to a disputed Fayette County tax increase and would restore transparency and public trust.

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• But we have some hesitation if they aren't given the liability protection in executing those duties in
• Agencies hold an immense amount of potential liability, but a reserve who is exclusively using their
• You mentioned something about the liability, that it makes the local agencies take it.
• Can you explain a little bit more to me about the liabilities that they take on?
• There’s been a lot said tonight about liability.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several public safety, criminal justice, and regulatory bills. HB 4995 would create a training and certification program allowing licensed physicians and certain EMS personnel assigned to tactical units to carry firearms during high-risk deployments, with supporters saying it would let tactical medical staff protect themselves while providing immediate care; the bill was left pending. HB 2609 would repeal the failure-to-appear-or-pay/OmniBase license-hold program, with the author and advocates arguing it creates compounding debt and unnecessary barriers to driving, while judges and municipal court representatives said the program is a voluntary, cost-effective tool that improves court appearances and reduces warrants; the bill was also left pending. HB 4879 would create a grant program to help local law enforcement pay for lab testing of suspected hemp/Delta-9 THC substances, and HB 5436 would let licensed auto recyclers buy certain untitled vehicles for scrap or parts to curb illegal sales, VIN cloning, and chop shops; both measures were left pending after brief testimony in support. The committee also heard HB 1777, which would require a discrete designation on driver’s licenses and state IDs for people required to register as sex offenders. The author and supporters argued the marker would help law enforcement and businesses quickly identify potentially dangerous offenders and prevent harm, while opponents called it a stigmatizing “scarlet letter” that would increase harassment, family harm, and reintegration barriers. The bill was left pending. HB 4155 would create a two-year Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force in the Governor’s Office to study family violence homicides, gather stakeholders, and recommend policy changes; the author, HHSC, the Texas Council on Family Violence, and a survivor testified in support, and the bill was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4514, which would authorize DPS to use facial image verification, with consent and privacy safeguards, to help businesses confirm identities and combat fraud; supporters from the lumber and identity-verification industries said it would reduce theft and fraud, and the bill was left pending. Finally, HB 5139 would clarify that peace officers and jailers are justified in using less lethal force weapons when acting within training and official duties; law enforcement groups supported the measure as a way to encourage use of less lethal tools without fear of prosecution, and testimony was underway when the transcript ended.

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• So I their tax liability is going to be.
• as they learn what their tax liability as they learn what their tax liability will<02:19:50.240>
• We just um as they have tax liability.
• they don't know what their tax liability they don't know what their tax liability in<02:25:48.960
• what their tax liability is going to be. what their tax liability is going to be.

Keywords: 981, all

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• that come along, not only the direct liabilities of funding these councils.
• that come along, not only the direct liabilities of funding these councils.
• that come along, not only the direct liabilities of funding these councils.
• that come along, not only the direct liabilities of funding these councils.
• that come along, not only the direct liabilities of funding these councils.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• House Bill 71 by Representative Carlson is an act in Title 9 relative to liability of persons authorized
• House Bill 71 by Representative Carlson is an act in Title IX relative to liability of persons authorized
• House Bill 999 by Representative Furman is an act to amend Title 32 relative to motor vehicle liability
• House Bill 999 by Representative Furman is an act to amend Title 32 relative to motor vehicle liability
• Members, as y'all are aware, we have a compulsory motor vehicle liability insurance law in Louisiana.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• A lot of times the schools won't vet other outside-entity deals for you, because of the liability.
• get those students where it's like, okay, this is, we have a student who needs help on this for liability
• Now, because we as an institution, the liability I just mentioned, do not have necessarily the ability
• They have to show that they have a certain minimum coverage, liability coverage available to them.
• They have to show that they have a certain minimum coverage, a liability coverage available to them.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Training ensures they know how to handle, aim, and deploy the weapon responsibly, turning it from a liability
• Training ensures they know how to handle, aim, and deploy the weapon responsibly, turning it from a liability
• Turning<00:14:40.160> it<00:14:40.399> from<00:14:40.639> a<00:14:41.040> liability
• <00:14:41.839> to<00:14:42.079> a Turning it from a liability to a Turning it from
• a liability to a lifesaver. lifesaver. lifesaver.

Keywords: HB 312 continued 00:00 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 25:16 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 27:27 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 28:33 ConC/Rules Report 33:45 Adjournment 35:21, 958, all

Summary: The House took up House Bill 312, which would expand concealed carry rights to 18- to 20-year-olds. Debate focused heavily on gun violence, public safety, constitutional rights, and whether the bill would make schools, parks, and other public places less safe. Opponents argued that young people are not ready for the responsibility, cited recent shootings and gun deaths in their districts, and said families had not asked for this bill. Supporters said 18- to 20-year-olds already may possess firearms, that concealed carry is safer than open carry for law-abiding adults, and that the bill includes training and background-check provisions. Several members also discussed differences between rural and urban gun culture and whether crime trends were related to constitutional carry laws. During floor discussion, members exchanged questions about crime rates since constitutional carry was enacted, with a sponsor responding that crime had decreased in the Commonwealth. Other members raised concerns about suicide, mental health, and the impact on students and women, while supporters emphasized self-defense and constitutional rights. After debate, the House voted on HB 312 and passed it 73-17. The bill was then clinched. After HB 312, the House handled routine business. Members moved House Resolutions 30, 33, and 7 from committee to the floor, and several committee schedule announcements were made, including possible changes due to weather. The Committee on Committees reported referrals for a number of bills to standing committees, and the Rules Committee posted House Bills 134 and 306 for the regular orders on Monday, January 26, 2026. The House then adjourned until 4:00 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• It can be applied to future liabilities.
• If HR 1 provides them tax cuts overall, and their liability and their estimated payments Are.
• Is a one-for-one dollar reduction to your tax liability.
• So credits can be much more impactful in terms of reducing liability. They can even take your.
• Tax liability negative so that you get a refund back.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Taxpayers often will overpay their SIT liability and leave a credit on balance with the state.
• They see their liabilities coming down for the future and so they're bringing down their cash balance
• Liabilities are coming down for the future, and so they're bringing down their cash balance with us.
• I think they keep some balance on hand just for questions about how much liability will be owed and to
• Just for questions about how much liability will be owed and to make sure that they're covered.

Keywords: 996, all

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• contractors that we spoke to indicated that they carry coverage requisite to the job risk and the liability
• They talked about carrying the liability for the job.
• They're assuming that liability. They're the ones overseeing it.
• undoing a lot of things that were done several years ago because of issues that had arisen from a liability
• to flag that we don't change anything about warranty in the bill, and of course we do provide a liability

Summary: The subcommittee met with a quorum and took up a series of bills, beginning with PCS for HB 743 on social media use by minors. The sponsor said the bill would extend last session’s restrictions by requiring parental access to messages for minors ages 15 and 16 and allowing law enforcement access with a warrant or parental request. Members raised concerns about abuse situations and private communications, but the sponsor said the bill was aimed at protecting children from grooming and trafficking. The PCS was supported in public testimony and passed 15-0. Members then approved HB 1161, which would let victims of altered sexual depictions or deepfakes demand removal of the content and pursue civil remedies if it is not taken down; an amendment clarified a definition tied to federal law, and the bill passed 14-0. The committee also passed local bills for Duval County (HB 4053) and Oviedo/Seminole County (HB 4031) creating special alcohol licensing exception areas, and HB 717, which increases penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places, with supporters from historic preservation and local government groups. The committee next approved HB 1035 on building permits for single-family dwellings, as amended, to extend permit validity around building code updates, speed approvals after emergencies, and create faster review timelines for smaller projects; members questioned possible loopholes and storm-related applications, while the home builders association supported the measure. It also passed PCS for HB 1219 on employment agreements, creating a framework for covered non-compete and garden leave agreements for higher-wage employees or those with access to confidential information; several members objected to its impact on workers and the marketplace, and the vote was 11-5. Additional favorable votes were taken on HB 799 regarding condominium alcohol licenses, HB 869 expanding underground utility contractors’ scope to include certain fire line work after a contested amendment and testimony from both utility and fire sprinkler groups, HB 1071 on alternative plan reviews and inspections, PCS for HB 981 on athlete representation and NIL compensation, and PCS for HB 801 on HVAC/mechanical contractors repairing and replacing certain pool heaters, both of which drew mixed testimony and debate over scope and safety. The final item introduced was HB 311 on repair of motorized wheelchairs, which the sponsor said would improve access to parts, tools, and independent repair options for users.

Transcript Highlights:

• This is for medical professional liability insurance premium reduction.
• There is a $1.4 million special appropriation for liability insurance.
• We currently have $170 million outstanding in liabilities. How do we budget for those?
• Now, $300 million in liabilities is coming up.
• Those liabilities will continue until the adjustments and settlements are finalized.

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• the health impacts, environmental impacts, risks of accidents, transmission expansion, and the liabilities
• accidents, transmission expansion, and accidents, transmission expansion, and the<00:05:57.640> liabilities
• <00:05:58.560> between<00:05:58.920> nuclear<00:05:59.400> energy the liabilities
• between nuclear energy the liabilities between nuclear energy generation<00:06:00.640> and<00

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took House File 2438, the tax bill, from the table and proceeded to third reading on the conference committee report. Representative Olson spoke in support of a disabled veteran homestead market value exclusion increase, arguing that veterans’ organizations had requested the change and that the property tax impact on other taxpayers would be small. He said the bill did not include the increase and urged action next year. Representative Acom thanked the committee for including language to require a thorough, unbiased study of nuclear energy, comparing its life-cycle costs, health and environmental impacts, accident risks, transmission needs, and liabilities against other generation sources, with findings due next year. Representative Davids also supported the bill, while noting several local projects and provisions that were not included, such as local option sales tax authority for Saint Paul and projects in Blaine, Virginia, Plymouth, and Minnetonka. He thanked Chair Gomez, committee staff, legislative staff, and others involved in the tax process, and said the bill was appropriately named. After discussion, members voted on the conference committee report. The roll was taken, including remote participation, and the conference committee report on House File 2438 passed with 126 ayes and 8 nays. The bill was repassed as amended by conference, and its title was agreed to.

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• Part of the Committee on Public Education, HB 4157 by Vaughn and relating to the liability protections
• HB 4178 by LaHood relating to the minimum motor vehicle liability insurance coverage requirement for
• 4179 by LaHood relating to the right of first responders and the dependents to vacate and avoid liability
• HB 4207 by King relating to obstructing a railroad crossing and the liability of a railroad company for

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• We worry about the liability of a minor being able to serve adults and perhaps their judgment and experience
• behavior in front of them we worry<00:05:03.240> about<00:05:03.440> the<00:05:03.560> liability
• <00:05:04.120> of<00:05:04.240> a<00:05:04.400> minor worry about the liability
• of a minor worry about the liability of a minor being<00:05:05.000> able<00:05:05.199> to<

Keywords: 1183, house

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• House Bill 114 simply removes liability from a landowner when someone has permission to rock climb, boulder
• does House Bill 114 it simply removes does House Bill 114 it simply removes the<00:01:14.119> liability
• <00:01:14.680> from<00:01:14.840> a<00:01:15.000> land the liability from a
• land the liability from a land owner<00:01:17.040> of<00:01:17.240> someone<00:01:17.880

Keywords: This meeting will take place upon Recess of the Senate Chambers. There is not an exact time for this meeting therefore a placeholder time for the live stream has been set for 1:00PM est. Meeting Start 00:00 Roll Call 00:17 HB 114 Discussion 00:38 HB 114 Vote 01:56 HB 808 Discussion 02:24 HB 808 Vote 06:30, 958, all

Summary: The Standing Committee on Economic Development, Labor, and Tourism met with a quorum and first considered House Bill 114, sponsored by Representative Truett. He explained that the bill clarifies the recreational use statute by expressly adding rock climbing, bouldering, and rappelling, removing liability for landowners who give permission for those activities on their property. After no questions, the committee voted unanimously in favor and reported the bill to the floor with a favorable expression. The committee then took up House Bill 808, sponsored by Representative Ken Upchurch, which would establish the Burnside Island Development Authority to promote recreation and tourism at General Burnside Island State Park in Pulaski County. Testimony described the authority as a public-private partnership entity that could develop lodging, restaurant, and recreational facilities, with potential for significant tourism and economic development. Members asked about expected economic impact and how revenues would be used; witnesses said direct fees would go back to the authority for the bill’s purposes, and referenced a feasibility study suggesting substantial private investment and indirect tax benefits. Several senators expressed support but also raised questions about whether the proposal had been fully reviewed by Appropriations and Revenue and about the governor’s potential response. The committee ultimately voted to report House Bill 808 favorably to the floor, with Senator Boswell requesting his vote be recorded. The meeting then moved toward adjournment.

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• maybe health insurance and um liability maybe health insurance and um liability insurance<00:07:
• versus out-of-state tax liability.
• versus out-of-state tax liability. >> Okay.
• 45:04.560> liability.
• state tax liability. state tax liability.

Bills: SB2309, SB2317, SB2318, SB2319, SB2321, SB2323, SB2332, SB2405, SB2485

Keywords: agricultural loans, financial support, Hawaii agriculture, food security, revolving fund, agriculture, insurance, small producers, state support, biosecurity, farm coverage, public-private partnerships, agricultural policy, agricultural statistics, data collection, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, economic analysis, market development, grant funding, climate resiliency

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several agriculture-related measures, beginning with SB 2309, which would require the agricultural loan division to sell portions of its loan portfolio and use the proceeds to expand the agriculture loan revolving fund. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and the Hawaii Farm Bureau supported the bill, along with several other organizations and individuals. A committee question focused on the risk of not finding a qualified buyer for the loan portfolio; DAB said a mandatory sale of the full amount could force a less favorable rate, while flexibility to sell different amounts could produce a more equitable return. The measure drew eight supporters and no opposition. The committee then took up SB 2317, which directs DAB to study insurance coverage for small producers and report back to the Legislature. DAB and multiple farm groups supported the bill. In response to a question about cost, DAB estimated about $250,000 would be needed, with the study likely covering crop, health, and liability insurance. The next measure, SB 2318, would establish an agriculture statistics program in statute. DAB said it strongly supported the bill and could ramp up quickly if positions were provided; the committee discussed whether a first report could be completed by year’s end if the bill became law midyear, and DAB said yes. SB 2319, which would fund and make permanent a full-time grant writer position at DAB, also drew strong support from DAB, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, Ulupono Initiative, the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, the local food coalition, and others, with testifiers emphasizing the position’s return on investment and success in bringing in federal funds. The committee also heard SB 2321, establishing a two-year pilot program to respond to the twoline spittlebug. DAB, ranching groups, and many others supported the bill, citing the pest’s spread and the need to act before it becomes unmanageable. A DAB pest control manager said he would need to research past response details and provide them later. Members emphasized the importance of early intervention. For SB 2323, which creates a farmland transition commission to study barriers to farmland access and recommend solutions, DAB offered comments and support for the intent, while farm groups generally supported the concept but raised concerns about the proposed age range and whether a separate commission was necessary. DAB said the Board of Agriculture likely would not have the capacity to perform the commission’s duties and estimated there would be costs to establish it, though no figure was available at the hearing. Finally, the committee heard SB 2332, which reestablishes the agriculture and food security special fund, creates a carbon emissions tax and dividend fund, gradually raises carbon-related tax rates, and provides a refundable carbon cashback credit. DAB supported the measure and deferred to Taxation on details; the Department of Taxation said it would stand on its comments, and the Attorney General’s office offered comments and recommendations. Carbon Cashback Hawaii and the County of Hawaii Department of Research and Development supported the bill, arguing it would reduce emissions, protect lower-income households, and be relatively simple to administer.