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• This task force will take a comprehensive look at compensatory revenue.
• This task force will take a comprehensive look at compensatory revenue.
• This task force will take a comprehensive look at compensatory revenue.
• This task force will take a comprehensive look at compensatory revenue.
• task force proposal on compensatory<01:08:55.279> revenue.

Bills: HF1388

Keywords: BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching

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• It strikes me as reasonable and I support it.
• But it sounds perfectly reasonable to me. Senator Kennedy, March 31st is the day that...
• . reason for outlawing a test strips is they are saying they're quote paraphernalia.
• And so, just so I understand, the purpose of the force of the amendment.
• The force of the amendment would be to overturn the law in Senator Cornyn's state.

Bills: SB331

Keywords: fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, S-331, Halt All Lethal Trafficking and Fentanyl Act, fentanyl crisis, public testimony, drug legislation, bipartisan support

Summary: In this committee meeting, the focus was primarily on S-331, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking and Fentanyl Act, aimed at addressing the fentanyl crisis. The bill's key components include making permanent the class scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, confirming existing sentencing penalties, and easing registration requirements for scientific research on Schedule I substances. Numerous parents shared heartbreaking testimonies about their losses due to fentanyl, which fueled an urgent call to pass the legislation without alterations. The committee members engaged in passionate discussions highlighting the urgency of the situation as overdoses continue to claim American lives.

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• I'm sure you've probably been asked this before, but the driving force, I know since we came in at the
• I I this before but um the driving force I I know<00:09:12.560> since<00:09:12.959> we
• for doing that is it General reason for doing that is it trying<00:09:33.399> to<00:09:33.600
• accordingly um you can say reasonable accordingly um you can say reasonable Minds<00:10:10.600><
• He does not see any reason to vote no on this bill yet, other than not really being at 100% agreement

Keywords: Meeting start 00:00 Roll Call 00:20 HB 1 Discussion 02:00 HB 1 Vote 13:10, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue met on January 8, 2025, with a full roll call and a welcome to new members. The committee took up its only agenda item, House Bill 1, sponsored by Chair Jason Petrie, which would implement a further 0.5% reduction in the individual income tax rate, effective January 1, 2026, with conforming date changes tied to the state’s existing tax-cut framework under House Bill 8 and the budget director’s certification of reserve and revenue conditions. Jason Bailey of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy testified against the bill, arguing that Kentucky’s recent permanent income tax cuts were enacted during an unusual period of temporary pandemic-era revenue surpluses and federal aid, and warning that another cut could worsen future budget pressures. He said the proposed reduction would cost about $718 million annually when fully phased in and would increase risk to state services, especially in poorer rural areas that rely heavily on state funding. In response to questions, the sponsor and other members described the bill as limited to the income tax rate and said any future reversal would require statutory change. Representative Gentry asked about the broader policy goal of moving toward a more consumption-based tax structure and whether the income tax cuts were intended to support growth and population retention. He said he had seen anecdotal signs of housing and population activity in Jefferson County and surrounding areas, though he acknowledged the difficulty of proving causation. He ultimately passed on the bill, saying he wanted more data and was concerned about benefits flowing more to higher-income taxpayers. The committee then voted 17-0 with 3 pass votes to report House Bill 1 favorably to the House floor.

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• Okay, within reason. But yes. >> Thank you.
• So why is not forcing X-rays so important?
• why is not forcing X-rays so important? why is not forcing X-rays so important?
• real question is why are we forcing real question is why are we forcing these<01:27:08.880> X-rays
• One of which, bill for many reasons.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• handled when they use deadly force handled when they use deadly force they're<00:11:12.880> placed
• the doors to matters because it forces the doors to open. open. open.
• I thought<00:53:40.880> that<00:53:41.040> was<00:53:41.200> reasonable.
• <00:53:41.599> We<00:53:41.760> added thought that was reasonable.
• We added thought that was reasonable.

Bills: HB426, SB24, SB106, SB254, HB505, HB458, HB535, HB509, HB320, HB518, HB261, HB426, SB24, SB106, SB254, HB505, HB458, HB535, HB509, HB320, HB518, HB261, SB316, HB228, SB318, SB260, HB132, HB347, HB405, HB86, HB263, HB302, SB336

Keywords: Alabama Ad Valorem Advisory Committee, ad valorem taxes, property tax, real property, personal property, tax assessment, tax collection, county tax officials, Department of Revenue, Commissioner of Revenue, taxpayer representation, resident taxpayers, local government, property tax administration, Association of Alabama Tax Administrators, tax policy, advisory committee, public input, governance reform, body-worn camera

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• Hospitals regularly are forced to sue health plans over payment practices.
• It is unimaginable that most entries are forced to accept take it or leave it contracts.
• So these are forced contracts that we have to take. I have to fill that script.
• The reason for that is, um, there's two types of Meigap coverage.
• People with ALS are forced. To seek the best way for life.

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• The governor makes their recommendations, and I'm sure they have their reasons.
• We have two urban search and rescue teams in Minnesota: Task Force One and Task Force Two, and Task Force
• Two and Task Force Three.
• The reasoning for this request is similar to what I just discussed.
• Because of that, I think that's one of the reasons that this has gone down.

Bills: HF2432

Keywords: HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board

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• Is there a reason for that? Do we need to call them up? I'm sorry, Mr. Chairman.
• There was a reason the tax was put in place in the first place, and what I'm hearing, Senator Hinojosa
• Solutions in the moment and forces us to work with our attorneys to prepare for a lawsuit instead of
• The state has no legitimate reason to interfere unless a city flagrantly violates existing law and.
• We support Senate Bill 2452 for all of the reasons that Senator Hancock just stated.

Bills: SB250, SB375, SB536, SB845, SB1633, SB1944, SB1957, SB2081, SB2137, SB2262, SB2299, SB2419, SB2452, SB2522, SB2549, SB2594, SB2605, SB2631, SB2639, SB2675, SB3029, SJR60, HB22, HB1392, HB2525, HB22

Keywords: municipal annexation, railroad, adjacent areas, local government, property rights, healthcare provider, Harris County Hospital District, hospital funding, healthcare services, public health program, home loans, nurses, veterans, public servants, Texas Heroes program, low-interest loans, social workers, housing assistance, SB 1633, Texas Tax Code

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• It's our largest economic force. It directly supports...
• Unfortunately, if we underestimate our income, we're forced to pay back the subsidies.
• My wife Valerie taught 10 years in the public schools, and because of personal reasons, we decided to
• move to personal reasons, we decided to move to a small Christian private school, and it has been a
• For these reasons, we respectfully urge the committee to oppose this bill.

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• But if the underlying offense is a misdemeanor petty theft, I don't know, and for some reason they're
• Strengthening nuisance abatement penalties will hold owners accountable, force action, and protect our
• Strengthening nuisance abatement penalties will hold owners accountable, force action, and protect our
• Helene hurricane and explained that while there was no declaration of emergency and they couldn't force
• It is confusing, which is one of the reasons why we should be getting rid of the statute.

Summary: The committee heard and acted on several criminal justice, public records, nuisance, and firearms bills. SB 1168, by Sen. Leak, would create a second-degree felony for aggravated installation or use of a tracking device or application when done in furtherance of a dangerous crime; it passed unanimously. SB 1054, by Sen. Garcia, would increase penalties for tampering with electronic monitoring devices, require immediate revocation of pretrial release for tampering, and bar further pretrial release on the current charges; after testimony raising concerns about unintended consequences and proof issues, it was reported favorably unanimously. SB 1198, by Sen. DeSigley, addressing fraudulent use of gift cards, was substantially revised by a delete-all amendment and a technical amendment, then reported favorably with support from retail and industry groups. SB 710, by Sen. Osgood, would create a public records exemption for personal identifying and location information of current and former Crime Stoppers employees, board members, and volunteers; it was reported favorably unanimously. SB 1022, by Sen. Wright, would strengthen nuisance abatement enforcement by raising fines, allowing tax-collector collection and special assessments, and authorizing foreclosure on unpaid liens; it was reported favorably after support from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. SB 716, by Sen. Martin, would impose mandatory minimum sentences for certain sexual offenses by registered sexual offenders or predators and bar early release; after an amendment to tie the penalty to prior convictions rather than registration status, it passed favorably. SB 878, also by Sen. Martin, would extend probation supervision for certain misdemeanor controlled-substance offenses and align them with existing alcohol-related probation rules; it passed unanimously. Finally, SB 952, by Sen. Guglia, would repeal the statute allowing firearm and ammunition sales restrictions during certain declared emergencies; after extensive testimony from gun-rights advocates and debate about local emergency ordinances, it was reported favorably.

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• They facilitate state working groups and task forces.
• A lot of states have put into place task forces.
• Are the costs reasonable compared to anticipated benefits?
• And now we wanted to set this up so industry could have a reason to come in.
• State-owned agencies may develop them earlier for other reasons.

Summary: The committee met to review advanced nuclear energy issues in North Dakota, beginning with approval of the April 21, 2022 minutes. Nucleon presented an overview of the advanced reactor landscape, distinguishing light-water SMRs, advanced Gen 4 reactors, and microreactors. The presentation emphasized that light-water SMRs are the most near-term deployable and use familiar low-enriched uranium fuel, while many Gen 4 designs may require high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALU), which is not yet supported by a mature U.S. supply chain. Nucleon also noted that advanced reactors are being developed primarily for industrial heat applications, while microreactors are niche, higher-cost systems for remote or mission-critical uses. Committee members asked about fuel availability, safety, recycling, and whether large reactors such as AP-1000s were evaluated; the presenter said fuel development is proceeding in parallel but remains a bottleneck, and that siting and grid capacity often make SMRs more practical than gigawatt-scale plants in North Dakota. Representatives from the National Association of State Energy Officials described how other states are supporting advanced nuclear through task forces, roadmaps, regional coordination, grants, tax incentives, workforce and supply-chain efforts, and pilot programs. They highlighted the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative and said states are focusing on multi-state coordination, demand aggregation, regulatory coordination, waste management, workforce readiness, and community engagement. They also discussed affordability tools such as construction work in progress (CWIP), financing incentives, and consumer protections, citing examples from Kentucky, Texas, Virginia, Illinois, Missouri, Utah, Tennessee, and others. In response to questions, they explained that pilot programs often involve site-readiness and feasibility studies, and that the federal Nuclear Innovation Campus process is moving forward with multiple submissions while broader waste and recycling policy may require congressional action. The Public Service Commission said it would likely have a major role in any North Dakota nuclear project through certificate-of-public-convenience-and-necessity review, siting, and rate regulation, but noted gaps in current law for small reactors, co-located facilities, NRC coordination, and long-term site stewardship. The commissioner said the commission has no authority over a private, self-contained reactor not connected to the grid. The Department of Environmental Quality explained that the state regulates radioactive materials under its agreement-state authority, but NRC retains primacy over fission reactors; DEQ would likely assist with emergency planning and could have a larger role if fusion reactors emerge. The Department of Emergency Services said it would serve as the lead off-site preparedness agency, requiring a dedicated radiological emergency preparedness program, training, drills, public outreach, and likely additional funding and staffing, with industry expected to bear much of the cost. The Department of Water Resources said North Dakota’s water laws and prior-appropriation system are adequate for nuclear siting, that the Missouri River is the best likely source, and that no statutory or budget changes are currently needed from a water perspective. The committee recessed for lunch after these agency presentations.

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• like the RSAs force people to lie?
• <01:31:49.280> Sometimes reason and one reason only.
• Sometimes reason and one reason only.
• per they reasonable?
• Are they reasonable per they reasonable? Are they reasonable per whose<01:49:41.080> standards?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And it's also the reason I love serving in this job with all of you.
• And it's also the reason place for kids.
• Meanwhile, rural hospitals will be forced to close.
• <00:10:20.320> to rural hospitals will be forced to rural hospitals will be forced to closed
• A reasonable increase that increase.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And briefly, I have two reasons why I'm in support of this bill.
• Anywhere from 30 to 40% of the workforce... ...force is eligible to retire today.
• Recovery of its reasonable and necessary costs, including its infrastructure investment.
• It could reasonably be concluded.
• If followed, the results should ordinarily be just a reasonable rate.

Bills: HB29, HB685, HB1633, HB1689, HB1690, HB1918, HB2010, HB2500, HB2608, HB2626, HB29

Keywords: water audit, water loss, water loss mitigation plan, municipally owned utility, municipal utility, water conservation, Texas Water Development Board, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water leakage, leak detection, billing data accuracy, utility validation, water audit validation, water scarcity, water management, infrastructure, public utility, conservation plan, administrative penalty

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• Uh, Regin King, and I'm the speed task force coordinator under the speed task force.
• >> under the speed task force. >> under the speed task force.
• >> Yeah, I apologize that for some reason >> Yeah, I apologize that for some reason
• So, for that reason, those reasons, I would urge you not to move forward with this bill.
• those<02:33:01.200> reasons,<02:33:01.600> I uh, for that reason, those reasons

Bills: HB2118, HB2473

Keywords: business development, arts, cultural affairs, Hawaii, commissions, administrative transfer, funding appropriation, Hawaiian culture, sense of place, land management, environmental stewardship, cultural preservation, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several bills related to permitting and economic development. On HB 2603, relating to permits, the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development said it supported the measure with comments. Committee discussion focused on the fact that the state’s facilitated permit process appears to have been rarely or never used, the need to identify specific projects that would use it, and whether DBEDT would need dedicated staffing to administer it. DBEDT said it had found no projects under the current process, had no capacity to run the program as structured, and estimated it would need about 7 to 9 FTEs, including permitting, coordination, data, systems, and possibly legal support. The chair suggested exploring a staff assignment and comparing the concept to federal FAST-41-style expedited permitting. On HB 2140, relating to essential permitting positions, the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development again supported the bill with comments. Testimony and questioning centered on a pilot program to help counties pay competitively for permitting staff. A DBEDT representative said the issue of competitive pay affected both county and state permitting offices and that the bill was intended as a temporary pilot, though a more permanent solution would be preferable. When asked how counties would fund the salary support, the witness said that was not yet discussed with the counties and agreed to follow up. The committee also noted the bill applies to participating counties. On HB 2598, relating to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, the State Procurement Office and HTDC offered comments, and the Department of the Attorney General raised constitutional concerns. The AG said the bill’s residency-based certification requirements, when tied to procurement, could implicate the dormant Commerce Clause, and that the required 1% contribution tied to state contracts raised unconstitutional-conditions concerns. In questioning, the AG characterized these as legal risks rather than automatic lawsuits. The committee did not take a vote. The committee then heard HB 2141, relating to state enterprise zones. Taxation, DBEDT, HCDA, the University of Hawaii Cancer Center, and HTDC testified in support, while the Tax Foundation noted the program was intended to help economically depressed areas create jobs. HTDC said the bill would help preserve the Maui Research and Technology Center’s enterprise-zone status after rezoning. Committee discussion focused on whether the enterprise zone program is being used effectively, how the bill might attract businesses to areas where the state is investing, and whether the program’s labor requirements are too burdensome for new businesses. DBEDT explained that the program requires a 10% workforce increase in the first year, which must be sustained, and said it promotes the program through county coordinators and in-person outreach. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• And for this reason and many ground.
• <02:59:53.200> this with teeth in it that will force this with teeth in it that will force
• force of law. It has the votes to pass. force of law. It has the votes to pass.
• Couple reasons why.
• Couple reasons why. One, the of all. Couple reasons why.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• the only reason, that's one of the bills here.
• the only reason, that's one of the bills here. from a or if that's the only reason, that's one of the
• I just want to hear the business reason, not the 'I just don't want anybody else in my sandbox' reason
• But is there a reason? Can you deliver non-generic?
• We see, you know, maybe what drug they were on for whatever reason, and that ends up being the reason

Bills: HB 107, HB742, HB1639, HB1700, HB2071, HB2187, HB2402, HB2516, HB3211, HB4529, HB5342, HB694, HB923, HB4655

Keywords: sickle cell disease, registry, health data, confidentiality, healthcare access, human trafficking, first responders, health care, training, reporting, protection, cancer, female firefighters, health study, state health services, fire protection, telemedicine, teledentistry, telehealth, health records

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a series of health and human services bills and left each one pending after public testimony. HB 4655 would expand financial literacy instruction for youth aging out of foster care to include credit scores, predatory lending, scams, banking, budgeting, and related consumer topics; the sponsor and Buckner International described the need to protect foster youth from financial pitfalls. HB 923 would add three public members and one physician to the Texas Medical Disclosure Panel; supporters said it would improve informed consent and patient voice, while a witness raised concerns about a House amendment requiring a physician majority for decisions and senators questioned scope-of-practice limits. HHSC said the panel is an independent body and the bill expressly bars it from changing scope of practice.

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• We have it for a reason.
• We have it for a reason.
• We have it for a reason.
• We have it for a reason.
• We have it for a reason.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. The journal was approved as corrected, several Senate files were given second reading, and House files 5099 through 5102 were introduced. The Rules and Legislative Administration report placed a large group of bills on the May 4 calendar with pre-filing requirements for amendments. The first major floor bill was House File 3426, the annual LCCMR bill appropriating about $102.036 million from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund for 108 projects, including a new community grants program. Members spoke in support, emphasizing natural resources, outdoor recreation, and added integrity safeguards; the bill passed 117-15. The House then passed House File 4151, a bipartisan occupational licensing bill for private detectives and protective agents. It ends partnership detective licenses and requires background checks for controlling officers and qualified representatives, while preventing licensure of people with disqualifying offenses from other states or federal law. The bill passed 133-0. After that, the chamber took up Senate File 4760, a public safety package incorporating multiple previously heard House bills and additional provisions. The package included items on recognizing Canadian protective orders, sextortion penalties, gift card fraud, firearm age restrictions, restitution, juvenile detention licensing, corrections data and terminology, chemical irritant disclosure, victims’ rights, BCA fraud statutes, and the private detective bill. Several amendments to Senate File 4760 were adopted, including one inserting House language, one changing the effective date for public-employer discretion provisions, one allowing the Office of the Legislative Auditor to request BCA fingerprints for federal tax information compliance, and one clarifying jail medication provisions. Another amendment, A3, drew a roll call after Representative Duran argued it would keep the current juvenile delinquency age and allow more time to build infrastructure; Representative Feist urged a no vote, citing opposition from other stakeholders. The transcript ends during discussion of that roll call, before the final outcome on A3 or the overall public safety package is shown.

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• Comp ed is still provided; it's provided for a reason, it's generated for a reason, and...
• It's provided for a reason; it's generated for a reason.
• And I think the reason why you—tell me if I'm wrong—but the reason why you say that is because if this
• What would the third reason be?
• Students are being removed from Algebra Two and placed in Algebraic Reasoning, which uses reasoning.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• And the reason we're doing that is because, you know, there's a lot of talk about diversity, equity and
• For these reasons and more, I ask for your favorable consideration of House Bill 1786.
• Howard, the sexual assault survivors Task Force in the governor's office, which to this day brings law
• things that were vetoed because it was an effort to show we don't want to have too many of these task forces
• For some reason, we don't allow it here, which I think is crazy.

Bills: HB231

Keywords: HB 231, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, permit exemption, dam, reservoir, erosion control, flood control, floodwater control, sediment control, watershed protection, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS, Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act, local sponsor, water appropriation, small dam, water diversion, maintenance, rehabilitation