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• There's also a provision that takes a portion of the excess capital gains, the most volatile portion
• education space, and the fact that it's been over nearly 20 years since the last capital bond, general
• I see nothing in the budget towards capital projects.
• The majority of it comes from capital gains. What was also... Stated in that meeting was .01%.
• You see that we have this rainy day fund that does try to capture some of the capital gains that you

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• cover a range of capital expenses.
• <00:41:14.360> these surplus in in these, um, capital these surplus in in these, um, capital
• these operating<00:41:14.960> capital<00:41:15.360> revenue<00:41:15.720> accounts,
• operating capital revenue accounts, operating capital revenue accounts, um,<00:41:17.840> that
• for operating capital is about $236 $236 million.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, um, the action of subdivision and capital improvements, because we'll do our own subdivisions but
• So, um, the action of subdivision and capital improvements, because we'll do our own subdivisions but
• So, um, the action of subdivision and capital improvements, because we'll do our own subdivisions but
• So, um, the action of subdivision and capital improvements, because we'll do our own subdivisions but
• <01:18:34.960> operations capitaliz well capitalized operations capitaliz well capitalized

Bills: SB2885, SB2174, SB2925, SB2798, SB2320, SB2800, SB1230, SB2706, SB3233, SB2405, SB2350, SB2169, SB3320

Keywords: coconut rhinoceros beetle, invasive species, biosecurity, green waste, environmental management, agriculture, quarantine, pest control, transport regulations, Hawaii Revised Statutes, coconut trees, tax credit, natural management, Hawaii, environment, agricultural enforcement, agricultural theft, farm theft, crop theft, commodity theft

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2885 SD1, which would create mandatory handling and storage rules for commercial and residential coconut rhinoceros beetle host material beginning in 2027, with penalties and an effective date. Support came from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, DLNR, Maui County Department of Agriculture, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Farmers Union, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Testifiers generally said the bill would help reduce CRB spread, though some urged additional science-backed methods, better coordination, and technical or cost-share support for smaller operations. Hawaiian Earth Recycling recommended amendments to align the bill with existing Department of Health/EPA composting rules, add other materials that can harbor CRB, allow future approved treatment methods, and replace the bill’s 60-day turning requirement with existing pathogen-reduction standards. One individual supported the goal but argued the state’s CRB strategy has lacked community and cultural consultation and should include a cultural advisement role. Department witnesses said enforcement would rely on inspection and an educate-before-regulate approach, and they noted the challenge of creating enough drop-off sites, especially in rural areas. The committee then took up SB 2174 SD2, which would authorize the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to declare an emergency quarantine, halt operations in affected areas for 96 hours with possible extension, quarantine suspected pest areas, issue notices and compensation to affected farmers, and adopt interim transportation rules for materials that may harbor high-impact invasive species. The department and DLNR supported the measure, emphasizing the need for fast action in the first hours of an invasion. Hawaii Farmers Union supported the compensation provisions but asked for stronger communication with producers and a post-action report to the Board of Agriculture after about 90 days to evaluate effectiveness and economic impacts. In response to questions, department staff said the bill would be a short-term, department-only quarantine authority distinct from the governor-declared biosecurity emergency authority enacted previously, and that it could serve as an intermediate step. They also said outreach would need to be done through farm organizations such as Farmers Union, Farm Bureau, and Cattlemen’s groups. The final measure discussed was SB 2925 SD1, relating to coconut trees. The bill would recognize coconut trees as a source of food and water and a cultural treasure, require rules for coconut tree seed banks, require signage identifying landscape palms where applicable, set labeling standards for non-consumable landscape palms, and create an income tax credit for consumable coconut trees maintained through natural management practices. The transcript ended before testimony or action on this bill was completed, and no vote was taken on any of the measures discussed in the portion provided.

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• <00:16:18.280> gains uh things like a capital gains uh things like a capital gains exemption
• gains tax deduction I think the capital gains tax deduction on<00:20:57.240> the<00:20:57.360
• the capital gains tax. tax. tax.
• <00:21:24.880> gains<00:21:25.160> tax to a reduction in the capital gains tax to a
• gains or do some other things capital gains or do some other things and<00:57:35.960> they<00

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And that we have provided to the capital tours.
• We would have had to suspend our key programs, such as the capital field trip art grants, which we're
• I imagine that there will be an increase in demand for tours of the capital.
• If you want to help us fill it, if you know of anyone, our Capital Tours Manager position is vacant.
• Right now, we call it a Capital Tours Manager because they're not doing much education.

Keywords: 914, all

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• We have an excellent opportunity across the state, and we're trying to capitalize on that right now by
• Which is getting the private capital and the load-serving entities to work together and to collaborate
• Members with the capital that they have and say, is project A something that we should do?
• On page 6 is our capital improvements that are underway.
• Keep all of our capital projects moving quickly.

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• Slowed projected economic growth is creating uncertainty for producers, and capital discipline continues
• Capital outlay reflects about 30% of that non-recurring spending.
• And for all of us, that capital outlay practice and process is really, in many cases, the way that many
• I'm reminded again that while the capital outlay is about 30% of non-recurring, 40% of that goes into
• It'll take us down to the Santa Teresa Jetport for a ribbon-cutting for a capital outlay project that

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• Coming in, how are you assuring that they are well capitalized?
• On RAP, I don't believe that there has been a loss of capital because of RAP from state revenue.
• And so the designation there by participating was that they put capital in, it was backstopped by the
• There's more capital available than is possibly necessary, which is always good.
• There's more capital available than is possibly necessary, which is always good in that space.

Summary: The subcommittee held its first meeting on homeowners property insurance, with members from both parties introducing themselves and repeatedly noting that insurance affordability, roof condition, claims handling, and storm recovery are top concerns for their districts. Chair Yeager said the meeting was intended as an educational discussion rather than a legislative debate, and introduced a panel that included Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworski, consumer Chad Carr, agent Mary Catherine Lawler, insurer executive Melissa Burt DeVries, and policyholder attorney Chip Merlin. The panel and members discussed major cost drivers in Florida homeowners insurance, including inflation, home age, roof age, mitigation features, claims history, litigation costs, reinsurance, and the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund. Commissioner Yaworski said underwriting has become more sophisticated and that litigation costs, reinsurance, and replacement-cost inflation all affect premiums; he also said litigation is down about 30% and average requested rate increases have fallen from about 22.1% in 2022 to 0.8% today. DeVries said age of home, replacement cost, roof age, and coverage choices can materially change premiums, and explained that reinsurance is a major expense passed through to consumers. Merlin emphasized transparency concerns, argued that insurers are increasingly individualizing risk, and said consumers often struggle with coverage limits, deductibles, and claim denials. Members asked about flood coverage, hurricane deductibles, managed repair programs, mitigation credits, new insurer capitalization, and whether savings from reforms are reaching consumers. Yaworski explained that flood is generally excluded from homeowners policies and covered separately, that hurricane deductibles are mandatory in Florida and usually around 5%, and that the office tracks savings from reforms through rate filings and insurer discussions. He said the state is updating mitigation discounts and monitoring new entrants closely for solvency and market conduct. Several members and panelists said recent reforms have helped reduce some abuses and litigation, but many consumers are still seeing higher premiums because replacement costs and reinsurance remain elevated. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• a market capitalization of at least<00:56:56.400> 500<00:56:56.880> billion.
• It's just the market capitalization of that digital asset, right? So it's just the threshold.
• that those banks had to be capitalized that those banks had to be capitalized of<01:03:20.400>
• of<01:03:46.480> that the market capitalization of that the market capitalization of that
• If held out of state, there may be an impact on the availability of capital within the state.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• construction under KRS 164A.580, transmitted quarterly capital project status reports pursuant to KAS
• On page 21 of page 27 on the capital project status report. It's the one printed dated 7/16/2025.
• <00:03:51.040> It's<00:03:51.280> the capital project status report.
• It's the capital project status report.
• <00:37:01.440> Thank capital projects. Well, welcome. Thank capital projects.

Keywords: 00:01 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:49 Approval of Minutes 01:05 Information Items 02:39 Project Rpt from Finance and Admin Cabinet 23:40 Lease Rpt from Finance and Admin Cabinet 26:30 OFM Rpt – KY Infrastructure Authority 36:07 OFM Rpt – Econ Dev Cabinet 43:40 Office of Financial Mgmt 50:18 Remaining 2025 Mtg Dates 50:50 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee first handled routine business, including approval of the June meeting minutes and receipt of several correspondence and information reports. Those reports covered quarterly capital project status updates from state agencies and postsecondary institutions, lease modifications, asset preservation projects, school district debt issuances, and Kentucky Communications Network Authority budget history materials. Members also raised questions about a long-open stream mitigation account and were told the funds are fee-in-lieu stream mitigation monies administered through Fish and Wildlife, with staff promising to follow up on the specific project. The committee then reviewed and approved several capital project actions. These included a new Camp Oralis dining hall project for the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, explained as a reauthorization because the funding split changed to 64% federal and 36% agency funds; an appropriation increase for the Shelbyville armory addition due to higher construction costs and security requirements; and emergency repair projects for Fort Boonesboro flood remediation and the Kentucky State Police Supply Branch fire damage. Members also approved a tenant improvement fund request for parking garage safety improvements at the Mayo Underwood Building. The Office of Financial Management presented three Kentucky Infrastructure Authority items and one Cleaner Water Program reallocation. The loans included a Shepherdsville sewer/drainage project and two Auburn water and lead service line projects; the grant reallocation involved unused Cleaner Water Program funds, with staff emphasizing that all ARPA-funded cleaner water dollars must be spent by December 31, 2026 or returned. After discussion, the committee approved the package. The committee also approved six Economic Development Fund grants, and the Cabinet for Economic Development began presenting the first six KPDI projects, though the transcript cuts off before those project details were completed.

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• I was really pleased to support it with some capital outlay.
• And in this chamber of late, private equity and venture capital.
• This is anywhere between seed capital, round A.
• He left New Mexico because the capital was not here and the employees were not. here.
• We're going to steer capital.

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• President, I request capital leaves for Senators Brooks, Coleman, Farry, Kearney, Yaw, and Mastriano.
• President, I request a capital leave for Senators Muth and Pisciottano. Thank you, Mr. President.
• President, I request a capital leave for Senators Muth and Pisciottano, legislative leaves for Comitta
• Senator Pittman requests capital leave for Senators Coleman, Farry, Kearney, Brooks, Yaw, and Mastriano
• , and Senator Costa requests capital leave for Senators Pisciottano and Muth, and legislative leave for

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine administrative business, including approval of the June 1, 2026 journal and several leave requests. The chamber then took up a series of bills and committee referrals, with House Bill 1042 initially sent to Appropriations and later re-referred to Rules and Executive Nominations after committee action. Several other measures were either passed, held over in their order, or re-referred, including House Bills 36 and 513 to Appropriations and various Senate and House bills set aside for later consideration. The most substantive floor debate centered on House Bill 96, where Senator Yaw offered Amendment A4096 to clarify the legal effect of historic tax sales of unseated lands. The amendment would treat certain historic tax-sale deeds as conveying full fee simple ownership, including severed subsurface rights, unless those rights were separately assessed, and would require documentary proof for claims of redemption. The amendment passed 36-14. The Senate also adopted Amendment A4183 to House Bill 1862 after a ruling that Senator Rothman had no conflict of interest and was required to vote; that amendment passed 46-4. Later, Amendment A4173 to House Bill 2559 was adopted 49-1, and House Bill 2559 then passed as amended. Several bills received final passage by unanimous 50-0 votes, including House Bills 482, 1102, 1830, 1860, and 2426, while House Bill 1862 and House Bill 96 were advanced as amended. The Senate also returned a slate of gubernatorial nominations to the governor on motion of the Rules and Executive Nominations Committee. During petitions and remonstrances, Senator Tartaglione urged action to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage, arguing the budget should not ignore low-wage workers. The session also included recognition remarks for Ed Sheehan’s retirement and a submission to the record on the Treaty of Paris. The Senate then recessed until July 12, 2026, at noon, and several bills were signed in the presence of the Senate before recess.

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• I think that whole thing about non-recurring should go into capital projects because they have a definite
• The third is in the capital bill. Maintenance, equipment, and other funding to DOT.
• The third is in the capital bill.
• executive and your colleagues in the House and colleagues in the Senate to finalize the statewide capital
• increase available funding for DOT is going to draw from all three: House Bill 3, House Bill 2, and capital

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The committee met with quorum and took up only HB 3, the Department of Transportation Appropriation Act of 2026 for FY27. The bill was presented as an amended budget that would increase NMDOT’s operating budget by about $132.6 million, or 10.2%, using available cash balances, additional projected revenue, and contingent revenue tied to Senate Bill 2, the highway bond bill. Staff walked through the amendment section by section, explaining changes to project design and construction, highway operations, program support, modal programs, federal and interagency transfer lines, corrected performance-measure language, and added budget adjustment authority for the current and next fiscal years. Several members raised concerns about the late circulation of a revised amendment and the appearance of multiple bill versions, arguing the committee had not had enough time to review the changes and that the process may have violated the 24-hour rule. Others asked for clarification on how the budget distinguished between rehabilitation and maintenance, and DOT staff explained that major rehabilitation is generally tied to STIP projects while maintenance is handled through district-level plans and contracts. Members also discussed the use of cash balances for non-recurring spending, the impact of electric vehicles on road revenue, and the need for more maintenance, litter cleanup, fencing, and beautification funding. DOT and executive representatives noted the amendment includes a significant maintenance increase and said additional non-recurring funding could also come through House Bill 2 and the capital bill. The committee first rejected a substitute motion to delay action, then adopted the amendment and later voted due pass on HB 3 as amended. Public comment was opened, but no one spoke in support or opposition. After passage, members explained their votes, with some supporting the bill as a needed transportation investment and others objecting to the process and the compressed review timeline.

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• better land and buildings and for other improvements of a capital nature.
• <01:38:14.320> investment relating to capital investment relating to capital investment authorizing
• of a capital nature with certain<01:38:19.840> conditions.
• <01:47:32.480> investment the work that the capital investment the work that the capital investment
• Over $290 million is dedicated to critical road into capital investment committee this into capital investment

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We did hear this bill in capital investment last year, and I think it was in the bonding bill that did
• investment last last year and I capital investment last last year and I think<00:04:30.400> it
• <00:05:21.520> over<00:05:21.720> the drive into the capital over the drive into the
• capital over the Highbridge<00:05:23.120> uh<00:05:23.440> and<00:05:23.960> the
• instead of trying to depend on a capital instead of trying to depend on a capital investment investment

Bills: HF192, HF268, HF1214, HF494

Keywords: Minnesota income tax, dependent exemption, personal income tax, tax relief, family tax relief, children, dependents, tax deduction, tax exemption, state revenue, inflation indexing, tax year 2025, taxable income, household tax policy, family tax credit, HF268, Joshua Schmidt Memorial Highway, memorial highway, highway naming, road designation

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• It just specifies in the ballot language that the right to trial by jury is not waived in capital cases
• So it just says, do you support an amendment to require that, except in capital cases, the prosecuting
• That the right to trial by jury is not waived in capital cases.
• So it just says, do you support an amendment to require that, except in capital cases, the prosecuting

Summary: The House Civil Law Committee met on May 11, 2026, with a quorum present and heard several bills and resolutions. It reported favorably without objection Senate Bill 466, which bars foreign adversaries from using expropriation authority in Louisiana and creates a narrow expropriation category for very large aerospace/LED projects of at least 20,000 contiguous acres with no residential structures. The committee also reported favorably House Bill 986, requiring child support payments from persons convicted of vehicular homicide for the benefit of a child who lost a parent. The committee then considered two constitutional amendments by Senator Morris. Senate Bill 123 would allow judges to be removed for cause by a majority vote of the legislature and certification by the governor; it was amended to change the ballot language to refer to removal for malfeasance, gross misconduct, or incompetence, and was reported favorably after a roll-call vote of 5 yeas and 1 nay, with Representative Carter voting no. Senate Bill 97 would require prosecutorial consent for a defendant to waive a jury trial, except in capital cases; after adopting Amendment Set 5277 to clarify the capital-case exception, the committee heard opposition from Chris Alexander of the Louisiana Citizens Advocacy Group and then reported the measure favorably by a 5-1 vote, again with Representative Carter voting no. The committee also heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 35, which urges the Louisiana State Law Institute to study remote online notarization for authentic acts. Testimony in support came from the Louisiana Bankers Association, which argued the study is needed because of declining notary availability, especially in rural areas, and noted similar practices in other civil law jurisdictions. SCR 35 was reported favorably without objection. Finally, House Bill 1098, by Chairman McFarland, was reported favorably without objection; it provides a limited liability framework for FAA-licensed aerospace flight entities operating in Louisiana. House Bill 375 was voluntarily deferred, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Justin Joseph from Capital Rx, if you're present and want to, and Julie Stokes representing Elevant,
• I'm the Vice President of Pharmacy Benefit Administration, or PBA, Markets at Capital Rx.
• Prior to joining Capital Rx, I was the Pharmacy Director for Kentucky Medicaid, where we did move to
• So Capital Rx takes a little bit more of a clinical initiative approach.
• Capital Rx takes a little bit more of a clinical initiative approach.

Bills: SB511, SB512, HB591, HB909, HB938, HB1154, HB1187

Keywords: automobile repairs, insurance transparency, repair shop liability, non-OEM parts, policyholder rights, automobile insurance, appraisal process, insurance policyholders, dispute resolution, claim valuation, family leave, insurance, paid leave, employment benefits, caregiver support, behavioral health, crisis services, mental health care, insurance coverage, healthcare access

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• forwarded to the corporate office of the Southwestern Athletic Conference, and made available to the Capital
• 17:07.919> the Conference, and made available to the Conference, and made available to the Capital
• Capital Press Corp. Capital Press Corp. [Applause] Thank you, Mr. President. Mr.
• Thank you for coming to your capital, our most important civic duty.
• Thank you for coming to your<00:25:34.799> capital, our<00:25:41.919> most<00:25:42.240

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 13 January, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened, the clerk called the roll, and a quorum was declared. The chamber then heard an invocation by Reverend Curtis Strong of Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, followed by the pledge of allegiance led by Senator Thomas. The Senate approved motions to dispense with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and the titles of bills and resolutions. Several guests were introduced, including members of the Convention of the States in Mississippi, a Yazoo County delegation celebrating Yazoo Day at the Capitol, the doctor of the day, Dr. Pete Ara of Pascagoula, former senator and BEAM director Sally Doty, the Mississippi Worker Center for Human Rights and City University of New York group, and a group of junior pages. The main floor action was a resolution honoring Dr. Charles Mlen, commissioner of the Southwestern Athletic Conference and newly appointed NCAA board of governors member, for his financial and athletic impact and for elevating the national image of the SWAC. Senator Norwood presented the resolution and Dr. Mlen addressed the Senate, speaking about his Mississippi roots and thanking the chamber for the recognition. The Senate also recognized additional Yazoo County visitors and other guests in the gallery. Members then made a series of announcements about upcoming committee meetings and events, including the legislative prayer breakfast, a Visit Jackson reception, budget hearings, an air task force meeting, and tourism committee business. Several senators asked that the Senate adjourn in memory of individuals including Shelton McCay, Delmo Payne, Mayor Dale Barry, Cynthia Patterson Bond, Boyce Davis, and Nona Living Plazo. The Senate ultimately adopted Senator Blackwell’s motion to stand in recess until 5:00 p.m., with the journal to reflect adjournment until 10:00 a.m. the next morning.

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• you'll see that that some of the highlights here, you know, we like to start with just even like the capital
• And we've seen about 5.6 billion dollars of capital investment coming into the aerospace industry here
• early side of the university incubator side in with the investment committee with us the venture capital
• We've seen about 800 million dollars and other capital investor exits.
• Sometimes the best benefit to lower the cost of capital is a is an arrangement like you described other

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• already pushing people to a breaking point, and removing key availability provisions, especially the capital
• already pushing people to a breaking point, and removing key availability provisions, especially the capital
• Bradley, I believe that certainly is a consideration and is brought up in rate cases where cost of capital
• Again, the commission has its ways, all of its puts and takes that go into determining cost of capital
• Again, the commission has its ways, all of its puts and takes that go into determining cost of capital

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries met with a quorum and considered four bills, all of which were reported favorably. SB 288 on rural electric cooperatives was presented as a negotiated “glitch bill” to narrow statutory language so co-ops can choose generation and power purchases based on cost and reliability without exposure to lawsuits aimed at banning fuel sources; it was supported by the Florida Electric Cooperatives Association and passed without debate. SB 364 on public accountancy was described as a modernization and licensure-efficiency bill to increase the supply of CPAs; an amendment correcting a drafting error and restoring automatic mobility language was adopted without objection, and the bill as amended was reported favorably. A public comment on the bill was briefly redirected after it appeared to address a different subject. The committee then took up SB 200 on utilities, which addresses solar decommissioning and storm protection plans. Chair Bradley said the bill would authorize counties to require decommissioning plans for utility-scale solar facilities at the end of their useful life, direct DEP to develop best management practices, and require the Public Service Commission to consider whether storm protection plan costs are reasonable relative to expected customer benefits. County and consumer groups spoke in support, and the Small County Coalition said the bill was a needed step that did not restrict solar development; the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee considered SB 126 on the Florida Public Service Commission, which was presented as a reform and “glitch” bill and amended to add CPA and financial analyst expertise, require stronger PSC order explanations, tighten intervention requirements, cap returns on equity at the national average for comparable utilities, set periodic ROE review schedules, and require affordability to be considered in rate-related proceedings. The PSC staff deputy executive director answered extensive questions about storm hardening, cost recovery, risk, and affordability. Several members and public speakers supported the bill’s goals but raised concerns about the affordability standard, the ROE cap, and comparisons to other states; others said the bill would improve transparency and accountability. The amendment was adopted, and CS for SB 126 was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.