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HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, Kevin Ramirez, Hawaii Public Health Institute in support.
- </c> Hawaii, a program of Hawaii Public Hawaii, a program of Hawaii Public Health<00:04:22.600><c> Institute
- Planned Parenthood and Hawaii Public Health Institute in support.
- Um next we have Hawaii Public Health Institute, Gavin Ramirez, in support.
- :59:44.400><c> Health</c> have Hawaii Public Public Health have Hawaii Public Public Health Institute
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
Keywords:
electronic smoking devices, e-liquids, certification, FDA, state law, penalties, compliance, directory, public health, nonprofit, child welfare, liability, insurance, legal protections, Hawaii, health care, reproductive rights, gender-affirming care, privacy, civil liability
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 1573, which would create state enforcement authority over unauthorized e-cigarette products and related tobacco enforcement. Supporters including SHPDA, the Department of Health, the Attorney General’s office, Hawaii Public Health Institute, and others said the bill would help protect youth from unauthorized vaping products, give the state tools to enforce an FDA-authorized product list, and add penalties and inspection authority. A committee member asked whether enforcement staff were available and what penalties would apply; the response was that existing tobacco investigators would take on the work, and the bill includes civil penalties, seizure authority, and possible license revocation referrals. The measure drew both support and opposition testimony, but no vote was taken in the portion provided.
The committee then took up HB 1645, relating to liability for child welfare service providers. The Insurance Division said it was aware of the insurance-cost problem, had raised the issue with the NAIC, and was exploring a captive insurance option, while suggesting the legislature consider additional appropriations to DHS to cover higher contract costs. Supporters, including Parents and Children Together and Hawaii Insurance Council, argued the bill would help child welfare providers obtain insurance and continue critical services. Opponents, including the Hawaii Association for Justice, warned that removing joint and several liability could leave victims undercompensated and might not actually lower premiums. The insurance commissioner said other states have done tort reform in this area, but the committee was told it is not clear the bill would reduce insurance costs.
Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on HB 1875, which would protect access to gender-affirming care in Hawaii and shield patients and providers from out-of-state legal actions. Support came from the Hawaii State Youth Commission, LGBTQ+ and public health groups, medical professionals, ACLU Hawaii, Planned Parenthood, and others, who said gender-affirming care is evidence-based, medically necessary, and important for patient privacy, provider stability, and continuity of care. Several witnesses asked for amendments to the bill’s definition language. Opposition testimony came from individuals and groups including Hawaii Christian Coalition, Leeward Republican Women’s Club, and others, who argued the bill could expose children to irreversible decisions and that more research is needed. The chair noted roughly 176 supporters and about 40 opponents testified. No final action or vote was reported in the excerpt.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- public library budgets.
- <00:43:12.000><c> institutions,</c><00:43:12.720><c> our</c><00:43:12.880><c> public</c> public institutions
- , our public public institutions, our public libraries.<00:43:14.160><c> And</c><00:43:14.319><c> kind
- Paul Public Schools.
- Paul public school. I have been St. Paul public school.
Committee:
House Education Policy
Keywords:
libraries, electronic books, digital audiobooks, licensing agreements, public access, paraprofessional, paraprofessional qualifications, education support staff, teacher aide, teacher assistant, special education, Title I, federal personnel qualifications, Minnesota Department of Education, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, Read Act, reading instruction, math instruction
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Ethics and Campaign Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a public hearing. I want to lay the ground rules. Hold on just a second.
- Chairman, public hearing. >> All right.
- Bush Institute scholar, and I'm an Alabamian.
- And I've got five kids that I raise in public school in Tuscaloosa.
- </c> >> is the public invited? >> is the public invited?
Committee:
House Ethics and Campaign Finance
Keywords:
PFAS, drinking water, public health, environmental management, liability, agriculture authority, eminent domain, property rights, tax exemption, agriculture center, primary elections, party registration, party affiliation, open primary, closed primary, runoff election, crossover voting, voter registration, Secretary of State, absentee ballot
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/10/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- We have information from stakeholders who say the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's GDL crash
- Jails and prisons are mental institutions. Thirty seconds.
- As we all know, we know the issues with our correctional institution.
- This is about public safety.
- And you may say to yourself, how can an oversight board or office help public safety?
Keywords:
driver education, instruction permit, underage drivers, motorcycle licenses, traffic regulations, corrections oversight, appropriation, independent office, public safety, funding, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, traffic laws, HB2116, Colorado River, litigation fund, water rights, Arizona water law, general fund appropriation
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board. (3-9-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- prevention, which is already within their scope, but they do need training from the Department for Public
- </c><00:36:18.560><c> Health</c><00:36:19.040><c> in</c> from the Department for Public Health in from
- the Department for Public Health in order<00:36:19.440><c> to</c><00:36:19.680><c> provide</c><00:36
- </c> to address the board for public comment. to address the board for public comment.
- And then our last public comment would be from Mr. Hogan. its amendments.
Keywords:
00:00:00 - Call to Order/Roll Call
00:02:20 - Discussion of 26RS HB 689
00:13:13 - Discussion of 26RS SB 201
00:27:45 - Discussion of 26RS HB 583
00:46:37 - Discussion of 26RS HB 488
00:48:13 - Discussion of 26RS HB 2
01:14:34 - Discussion of Kentucky State Plan Amendment (SPA) 26:0001: School-based Medicaid Services Program
01:18:24 - Public Comment, 958, all
Summary:
The Medicaid Oversight Board met on March 9 with a quorum present and no minutes to approve. The chair reordered the agenda to hear House Bill 689 first. Representative Amy Neighbors presented HB 689, which would authorize Kentucky to seek CMS approval for a Medicaid state-directed payment program for physician and non-physician professional services delivered through qualifying hospital-affiliated groups, beginning January 1, 2026, with retroactive payments for that year. She said the bill is intended to improve access to care in rural and underserved areas, support workforce retention, and generate about $29 million annually in federal Medicaid funds without using general fund dollars. Representatives from Owensboro Health and St. Elizabeth Healthcare testified in support, describing staffing and subsidy pressures, lower Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement, and the importance of the program for maintaining access and quality in rural and safety-net settings. Committee members noted the bill had already passed the House Health Services Committee unanimously and discussed broader concerns about Kentucky’s low reimbursement rates and the need to consider other systems not covered by the proposal.
The board then heard Senate Bill 2011 from Senator Donald Douglas and Cody Hunt of the Kentucky Medical Association. The bill would address a Medicaid coding issue by ensuring that coverage limits do not reduce payment to fewer than two evaluation and management service units per provider, per patient, per day. Douglas argued the current one-visit, one-issue limitation forces multiple visits, increases no-shows, and prevents providers from treating the whole patient. Hunt explained that the bill is meant to correct a longstanding regulation that limited E&M services to one per physician per recipient per date of service, which can prevent providers from coding additional medically necessary work during the same visit. He said DMS has already filed a regulatory amendment to fix the problem, but a statutory change is still needed to prevent the issue from returning. He also said the bill is not intended to change reimbursement policy, only coding rules, and that MCO payment practices vary.
Members generally supported the concept. Senator Berg asked about fiscal impact and private-payer billing; Hunt said there should be no fiscal impact because the bill does not change payment policy, only coding. Representative Moore said the proposal could reduce costs and improve convenience by avoiding extra visits. Chairman Meredith said the bill illustrated problems with fee-for-service care and supported moving toward a more holistic delivery model. Dr. Schuster raised a drafting concern about the bill summary language, and Hunt responded that the regulatory amendment should address the issue generally for providers. No votes were taken on either bill during this portion of the meeting.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/09/2026 - House Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, the Committee on Public Safety and Law Enforcement is called to order.
- Jails and prisons are a mental institution.
- Then they would be opened up to litigation by the public.
- I recently retired after decades working in public education and public health, and I am here in strong
- SB 1055 is an anti-public safety bill.
Committee:
House Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Keywords:
corrections oversight, funding, state budget, criminal justice, reform, immigration enforcement, law enforcement, illegal aliens, state legislation, civil penalties, peace officer certification, police certification, law enforcement licensing, Arizona POST, peace officer standards and training, military police, veterans, honorably discharged, veteran hiring, abbreviated academy
AL
Committee:
Senate Tourism
Keywords:
virtual currency, cryptocurrency, tax exemption, ad valorem tax, digital assets, regulatory preemption, juvenile court, juvenile delinquency, school notification, student safety, K-12, public schools, private schools, superintendent, principal, Class A felony, Class B felony, criminal charges, adjudicated delinquent, school discipline
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Senator, I'll close public testimony. What is the pleasure of the committee?
- gt;> Senator >> Senator >> Senator I'll<00:02:18.239><c> close</c><00:02:18.480><c> public
- </c><00:02:19.280><c> What</c><00:02:19.440><c> is</c> I'll close public testimony.
- What is I'll close public testimony.
Committee:
Senate Appropriations
Keywords:
internet crimes, children, task force, law enforcement, funding, education, victim assistance, kratom, regulation, healthcare, age restrictions, manufacturing standards, water conservation, Colorado River, drought, irrigation, water rights, voluntary program, interstate agreements, higher education
WY
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
internet crimes, children, task force, law enforcement, funding, education, victim assistance, kratom, regulation, healthcare, age restrictions, manufacturing standards, water conservation, Colorado River, drought, irrigation, water rights, voluntary program, interstate agreements, higher education
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
GVO DEFER, GVO, GVO-EIG, GVO Public Hearings 02-10-2026
Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- And a public notice will be posted on the Legislature's website.
- And a public notice will be posted on the Legislature's website.
- Next up, Senate Bill 2929 relating to public notice.
- <00:05:12.880><c> 2929</c><00:05:14.000><c> relating</c><00:05:14.400><c> to</c><00:05:14.560><c> public
- </c> Senate Bill 2929 relating to public Senate Bill 2929 relating to public notice.<00:05:15.680><c>
Committee:
Senate Government Operations
Keywords:
state construction, construction manager, design review, public works, capital improvement, DAGS, Department of Accounting and General Services, DOE, Department of Education, comptroller, pilot program, design review special fund, county permit review, accessibility compliance, Disability and Communication Access Board, state infrastructure, government construction, project oversight, civil service exemption, county agencies
Summary:
The Committee on Government Operations reconvened on February 10, 2026, to take up measures previously heard on February 5. It advanced SB 2983 on criminal destruction of trees with technical, non-substantive amendments and a committee report note asking Judiciary to clarify that removal of invasive species remains allowed; the measure passed with one no vote. SB 2930 on the state risk management revolving fund also passed with amendments, including blanking out the amount, setting a defective date, and directing Ways and Means to review a spreadsheet before further action. The committee likewise passed SB 2928 on making the small business procurement program permanent and SB 2970 on standards of conduct for state agency contracts, adopting the Ethics Commission’s recommended language assigning compliance responsibility to department directors and deputy directors. SB 2927 and SB 3068 on procurement were deferred to a time certain on February 12, and SB 3015 on personal information, SB 2929 on public notice, and SB 2938 on search and rescue were also deferred for further discussion or to avoid re-referral issues. SB 2662 on external consultants was amended to remove a cap and preemptive approval language, narrow the expertise standard, and note possible auditor staffing or appropriation needs; it then passed with amendments.
The joint GVO-EIG hearing then took up SB 2543 on state construction projects and an Office of the State Construction Manager within DAGS. Testimony from the Hawaii Iron Workers Stabilization Fund strongly supported the bill, saying it could reduce wasteful spending on large design-build projects and free money for tax credits and other public needs. DAGS, the University of Hawaii, and DLNR offered written comments, while one witness from KIC opposed the measure and asked for an exemption for member-owned electric cooperatives. A Hawaii Solar Energy Association witness also supported the bill but asked that landscape architects be excluded from the bill’s definition of design professionals, and Rocky Mold said Kauai permitting was efficient enough that he had no objection to carving it out. The committee adopted amendments from DNR, DAGS, and UH and passed SB 2543.
The hearing also considered SB 2435 on EV charging infrastructure at state facilities. DAGS and the Hawaii State Energy Office supported the concept and explained that the goal was to retrofit managed parking facilities with infrastructure that can meet current and future EV needs, while acknowledging that some stalls can sit unused and that the state must balance space and enforcement. Members raised concerns about whether dedicating 25% of stalls to EV charging would reduce usable parking, and about rural and Big Island conditions where EV range and battery capacity remain limiting. The discussion noted that DOT, DNR, DOE, and DOH may have their own parking facilities outside DAGS control. The committee then indicated it would broaden the bill to apply to all state agencies and lower the threshold in response to member concerns, with final action not fully shown in the transcript.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- dispose of, and acquire furnishings, art, landscaping materials, plants, and other decorations for the public
- That's a very important public space, and I commend our current governor for her willingness to allow
- I'm a registered lobbyist with the ACLU of New Mexico, which belongs to a public safety...
- In addition to actually preventing overdose deaths, these centers are shown to reduce public drug use
- institutions to steward those resources responsibly.
Committee:
Senate Senate Rules
Keywords:
Governor's Residence, management committee, government administration, New Mexico, advisory, commission, general services, nominating committees, boards of regents, student representation, political party registration, New Mexico constitution, overdose prevention centers, harm reduction, drug overdose, opioid crisis, substance use disorder, public health, addiction treatment, naloxone
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- dispose of, and acquire furnishings, art, landscaping materials, plants, and other decorations for the public
- and the General Services Department a written inventory and a statement on the condition of these public
- That's a very important public space, and I commend our current governor for her willingness to allow
- institutions to steward those resources responsibly.
- And the information, the Public Records Act information that we've received, clearly shows that there
Committee:
Senate House Rules & Order Of Business
Keywords:
Governor's Residence, management committee, government administration, New Mexico, advisory, commission, general services, nominating committees, boards of regents, student representation, political party registration, New Mexico constitution, overdose prevention centers, harm reduction, drug overdose, opioid crisis, substance use disorder, public health, addiction treatment, naloxone
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 238, which would rename the governor’s residence advisory commission as a governor’s residence management committee and clarify its duties, membership, and authority over furnishings, maintenance, inventories, and hospitality functions at the governor’s residence. Senator Worth and Secretary Designate Anna Silva said the change was needed to remove ambiguity during the transition to a new administration and to improve transparency around the residence, the General Services Department fund, and the separate Mansion Foundation fundraising role. Several senators questioned whether the bill concentrated too much authority in the governor and whether it could enable a large renovation project without sufficient legislative oversight; supporters said major renovations would still require legislative appropriations. The committee ultimately advanced the Senate Rules Committee substitute for SB 238 on a 5-2 vote.
The committee then approved House Joint Resolution 1, which would create bipartisan nominating commissions to vet and recommend university and special school regents to the governor, rather than leaving appointments entirely to the governor’s discretion. Senator Steinborn said the resolution would improve qualifications and reduce conflicts of interest, including by changing the student regent selection process. After brief discussion about party-affiliation restrictions, the resolution received a due pass with no objection.
Two memorials followed. Senate Memorial 21, presented by Senator Stephanics for Senator Bergman, calls for a Department of Health study of overdose prevention tools, including overdose prevention centers and other harm-reduction strategies, in response to New Mexico’s high and rising overdose death rates. Supporters cited rural access challenges and the need to explore all available tools; one senator asked for more accurate county and demographic data in the memorial’s background. The committee gave SM 21 a due pass. Senate Memorial 22, presented by Senator Charlie and the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence, asks the Legislative Finance Committee to convene a working group to map how domestic-violence funding flows through CYFD and related agencies, with an emphasis on transparency, accountability, and provider input. Witnesses said funding streams are fragmented and sometimes unclear, and senators discussed whether the work should remain within CYFD or be overseen elsewhere. The committee also gave SM 22 a due pass. The chair then announced that the committee would hear SB 264 and SB 261 at its next meeting and recessed.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- And a public notice will be posted on the Hawaii State Legislature's website.
- Uh Edn for the charter public charter schools.
- Edn for the charter public charter Edn for the charter public charter schools.
- </c> shall be protected from public shall be protected from public disclosure<00:36:46.560><c> to</c>
- school</c> increases the public school increases the public school instructional<00:43:03.599><c> hours
Committee:
Senate Education
Keywords:
educational workers, harassment, workplace safety, temporary restraining orders, investigation procedures, retired education employees, teacher shortage, rehired retirants, entry level salary, collective bargaining agreements, pension benefits, education, teacher salaries, automatic increments, collective bargaining, teacher retention, workforce development, Pell grant program, short-term education, eligibility
Summary:
The joint committee first heard SB 3179, which would require the Department of Education and charter schools to report harassment incidents involving educational workers and adopt procedures for handling them. DOE supported the bill, while the Attorney General recommended clarifying amendments to limit the measure to harassment directed at workers because of their position, to limit DOE legal assistance to temporary restraining order actions, and to clarify whether the harassment must come from outside the school system. Members also discussed whether the bill should cover non-DOE individuals on campus, whether investigations could be handled in-house, and whether training should be embedded in existing workday or school-year training rather than added as a separate requirement. The committee later voted to pass the bill with amendments as SD1.
The committee then took up SB 2872, which would require retired teachers or administrators rehired into shortage or hard-to-fill positions to be paid the entry-level salary for that position. DOE supported the bill, and the Attorney General requested clarifying language about its effective date and that it would not affect already matured rights and duties. The Employees’ Retirement System administration emphasized that the bill should retain a 12-month break in service to preserve the pension system’s tax-exempt status and noted the importance of consistent classification of eligible positions. Members expressed support for using retired educators to help fill staffing gaps, but no final action was taken in the portion provided.
The committee also heard SB 2391, which would provide annual step increases for public school teachers under bargaining unit 5, subject to funding. The Attorney General said the bill could conflict with collective bargaining procedures and Chapter 89, while DOE said unit 5 includes more than teachers and asked that the benefit be considered for other bargaining units as well, with funding provided if enacted. HSTA strongly supported the measure, arguing that annual step movement is already recognized in the collective bargaining agreement as a recruiting and retention tool. Testimony totals were noted as 16 in support, two in opposition, and three comments.
Finally, the committee heard SB 3282, which would establish a statewide framework for the federal workforce Pell Grant program to fund short-term workforce education and training. The Attorney General suggested clarifying that the matter is one of statewide concern because UH is involved. UH and the Chamber of Commerce supported the bill, and DLIR testified that it is coordinating with DOE, the Workforce Development Council, and national groups on implementation. Members questioned whether the Workforce Development Council or DLIR should handle rulemaking and administration, and DLIR said the council is advisory while the department has grant administration expertise. The committee then moved into decision-making after discussion of possible amendments and implementation concerns.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee Feb 4th, 2026
Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh I have a PhD in higher ed administration with a concentration in public policy from the University
- </c><00:06:05.919><c> policy</c> with a concentration in public policy with a concentration in public
- It allows for alternative methods of publication in the event the newspaper is unable to comply.
- </c> publication of the list. And Mr. publication of the list. And Mr.
- </c> the county could bid out the publication the county could bid out the publication of<00:25:44.480
Committee:
House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
Keywords:
HB272, LASEA, AMSTEP, Alabama Commission on Higher Education, State Department of Education, teacher loan repayment, student loan forgiveness, educator shortage, teacher shortage, acute educator shortage, acute shortage location, public K-12 schools, school systems, math teachers, science teachers, computer science teachers, charter schools, failing schools, underperforming schools, teacher recruitment
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Good afternoon, Chair and members of the Public Safety Committee.
- I'm a sergeant with the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
- Under the Department of Public Safety, which I have discussed several times with the Department of Public
- They were public articles.
- They were public articles produced about questionable backgrounds and incidents in the public.
Committee:
Senate Public Safety
Keywords:
juvenile services, Coconino county, rehabilitation, detox center, financial appropriation, Arizona Rangers, statutory repeal, security, state law, regulatory changes, probation, dangerous crimes, children, Arizona Revised Statutes, criminal justice, juvenile offenses, appropriations, salary increase, corrections, public safety
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, let's do the public hearing first. Oh, wait a second.
- Yes, let's do the public hearing first so that people can testify and get on with their lives.
- It's a public-private partnership modeled after successful efforts in other states.
- Public investment also ensures we can operate that infrastructure open access.
- Closing the public hearing on House Bill 2347.
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
luxury aircraft tax, tax reduction, economic impact, business aviation, state revenue, HB2410, commercial truck safety, commercial vehicle safety, trucking industry, truck driver training, driver education, highway safety, traffic safety commission, Washington State, commercial motor vehicles, vehicle registration fee, IRP fee, state patrol highway account, safety enforcement fee, public-private partnership
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Jan 14th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Environment, Energy & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- We have four bills up for public hearing today.
- Before the public hearing, a reminder: to facilitate the meeting today, we'll be using a timer, and each
- Senate Bill 5965 strengthens the existing ban that was passed with overwhelming public and bipartisan
- I'm here representing Seattle Public Utilities.
- SB 5975 dismantles it and puts industry convenience ahead of public health.
Committee:
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology
Keywords:
environment, retail bags, sustainability, pollution, customer impact, plastic bags, retail, waste reduction, cookware safety, lead regulation, consumer protection, interstate trade, health standards, SB 5941, Washington State Energy Code, State Building Code Council, renewable energy, solar panels, school district exemption, public school construction
NV
Transcript Highlights:
- And that institution is ostensibly, like I said, gender neutral.
- We're just classifying inmates based on institution, not gender.
- So anyone here in Carson City wishing to make public comment? Public comment.
- If you would like to provide public comment, please press...
- Then I will go ahead and close public comment.
Committee:
Assembly Judiciary
Keywords:
elderly, vulnerable persons, criminal penalties, theft, civil penalties, criminal justice reform, traffic stops, law enforcement, data recording, public safety, racial profiling, SB323, Nevada, Department of Corrections, offenders, inmates, incarcerated people, prison phone calls, free phone calls, family communication
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- institutions of higher education.
- The Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) is a test designed to help guide Texas public institutions
- Senate Bill 800 amends current law, leading to a public institution of higher education's orientation
- Just to clarify, the bill starts out and says it relates to a public institution.
- The intent of the bill is just for public institutions, not for private. Thank you.
Committee:
House Higher Education
Keywords:
sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, higher education, student safety, orientation policies, health physics, workforce development, nuclear energy, radiological safety, scholarship, education, Texas Leadership Scholars Program, student funding, transparency, degree requirements, certificate programs, student transfer, foreign language
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Instead, they call 651-282-5225, which is the public-facing phone number for businesses to call the Department
- It's added 1,900 housing units since 2015, and there are direct public transit connections to downtown
- <00:31:24.799><c> there</c><00:31:24.960><c> are</c><00:31:25.039><c> direct</c><00:31:25.360><c> public
- </c> 2015, and there are direct public 2015, and there are direct public transit<00:31:26.080><c> connections
Committee:
House Taxes
Keywords:
individual income tax, retirement contributions, tax corrections, annuity contracts, tax year attribution, tax credit, economic development, community investment, data disclosure, Minnesota regulations, tax increment financing, municipal authority, job creation, transferred increment, public hearing, nonresident employees, income tax exemption, Minnesota taxation, employment duties, tax withholding