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• I'd like to move that to revenue. revenue. revenue.
• One of the stable revenue streams.
• Representative Thayer, fire suppression code review for commercial buildings.
• So just a code review of commercial buildings.
• Um so, I just wanted to put in the code.

Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The chairman opened by explaining that the committee would hear proposed interim topics and then rank them by written submissions rather than debating them one by one. The Public Service Commission presented two topics: an educational session on small water utilities, citing maintenance needs, water-quality compliance, and difficulty accessing capital, and a review of civil penalties for pipeline safety violations because Wyoming’s statutory penalties are far below federal levels and could affect compliance and funding. Members and outside presenters then outlined a range of additional topics. Representative Campbell proposed work on fire protection districts and EMS districts, focusing on financial stability, mill levies, and possible county authority to combine districts and levies. He also raised public records at meetings, corporate filing fees, and fraudulent corporate filings. The Community College Commission proposed updating annexation statutes so communities can join community college districts more easily, especially where current mill-levy rules create funding issues. Senator Crago supported the fraudulent corporate filings topic and noted related technology-based solutions and overlap with blockchain issues. Other proposals included CPA “Pathways” licensing changes to address a shortage of accountants, a review of public meetings and public records laws, continuation of the electricity study with emphasis on grid reliability and large-load capacity constraints, and a broader review of the public meetings and records act. Ashley Harpstreith of the Wyoming Association of Municipalities supported extending municipal audit deadlines and described a statewide shortage of auditors and CPAs. Healthy Wyoming proposed studying health coverage options for low-income working adults, including state-sponsored or cooperative models. Representative Chestek proposed making most nonpartisan county offices elected on a nonpartisan basis. No votes or final selections were taken in the portion provided; the committee mainly heard testimony and discussed whether topics should be assigned to this committee or another one.

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• , would cut off Russian energy revenues, would cut off Russian energy revenues, channel<08:34:44.080
• This is a moment and international law.
• required to vindicate the international required to vindicate the international norm<09:08:50.480
• <09:19:08.718> Tonight, revenue to oil his war machine.
• Tonight, revenue to oil his war machine.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 4, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I am the code enforcement officer. I'm the building inspector.
• But if they're not building to the code, they're probably uninsurable.
• But if they're not building to the code, they're probably uninsurable.
• Florida Building Code works.
• Florida Building Code does work. We need adherence to the Florida Building Code.

Summary: The Economic Development Budget Subcommittee received a lengthy presentation from Kevin Guthrie, Executive Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, on disaster costs, recovery operations, sheltering, and major capital projects. He reviewed the 2024 hurricane season impacts from Debby, Helene, and Milton, explaining how FEMA public assistance and state reimbursement work, how cost shares can shift from 75/25 to 90/10 after a federal threshold is reached, and how Florida uses prior storm data and inflation to estimate recovery costs. He also described the state’s faster reimbursement timelines, crediting legislative investments in technology and digital field documentation, and said the division is working to reduce disaster closeout timelines from decades to about seven years. Members asked about debris removal, FEMA de-obligations, local preparedness, and whether regional shelters or co-located emergency operations centers could be used more efficiently. Guthrie said debris assistance is complicated and should generally remain tied to local contracts and planning, though the state will help fiscally constrained communities when needed. He explained de-obligations as FEMA clawing back previously approved funds after later review, and said Florida’s FROC program is helping local governments reduce those risks through standardized documentation, procurement review, and training. He also urged more mandatory emergency-management training for local and state officials and cautioned against weakening the FEMA 50% rule for rebuilding damaged structures. Guthrie provided updates on the new central Florida warehouse in Auburndale and the new State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee. He said the warehouse will improve logistics, include cold and ultra-cold storage, and be run by a private vendor with virtual inventory tracking, while the new EOC is designed for Category 5 conditions and expanded partner capacity. He acknowledged budget pressures that reduced the size of the EOC project and said an additional IT request was needed because those costs were not originally included. The meeting ended with praise for FDEM’s work and no votes or formal actions beyond adjournment.

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• And I also have a definition here very similar from California government code.
• And then eventually it goes to a code enforcer or someone hears about it.
• Coding assistance used to be very difficult; highly specialized skills were required.
• code a little bit too.
• code a little bit too.

Keywords: 908, all

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• Due to the improved revenue outlook in 2025–26, the May Revision also reduces the proposed settle-up
• , with about 40% of any change in state revenue falling on the school side of the budget.
• The last time the state faced a really difficult total revenue drop was three years ago, and the fact
• It could be, right, of course, that the revenues increase.
• Lastly, I'll just add, we have looked internally.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up the May Revision update on Proposition 98 and the school rainy-day fund. The Department of Finance said the minimum guarantee rises by $6.4 billion over the Governor’s Budget across the three-year window, with lower average daily attendance projections offsetting some of the revenue gains. Finance also described a reduced $3.9 billion settle-up proposal, increased deposits into the Public School System Stabilization Account, and an ending reserve balance of about $10.3 billion. The LAO said the revenue and LCFF adjustments were reasonable, but urged the Legislature to be cautious about delaying settle-up payments and to consider more budget resiliency, including larger cushions or other tools to protect ongoing programs. Members then questioned the administration and LAO about the size of the settle-up, the rationale for the reserve deposit, declining enrollment, and how lower attendance is creating savings that can be redirected to other school priorities. The LAO said the May Revision’s mix of one-time and ongoing spending was generally reasonable but recommended keeping a strong cushion and considering alternatives such as advance payments or pension-related savings. Questions also focused on how the May Revision’s funding mix affects districts if revenues weaken, and on the treatment of special education, discretionary block grants, and paid family leave costs for LEAs and community colleges. The committee next heard the community colleges portion of the budget. Finance described a higher SCFF COLA, increased apportionment costs, a student support block grant, deferred maintenance, Common Cloud, Calbright, credit for prior learning, and a one-time adult learner demonstration project. The Chancellor’s Office supported the core investments but asked for more funding for enrollment growth, changes to the SCFF growth formula, and a COLA for Student Equity and Achievement. The LAO recommended funding the statutory COLA increase, noted a $52 million current-year apportionment shortfall not yet included in the May Revision, and suggested the Legislature could instead direct some funds to enrollment growth, categorical COLAs, or one-time uses. Members also clarified how COLA and hold-harmless rules apply to different community college districts. Finally, the committee reviewed the proposed state implementation of the federal Workforce Pell program. Finance proposed one-time funding for the Student Aid Commission and Cradle to Career data work, plus trailer bill changes to set up state approval of eligible programs. CSAC said the program is promising but highly complex, with new federal rules just released and significant data, regulatory, and systems work still needed; it said the state will not be ready by July 1 and that ongoing funding will likely be necessary. The LAO agreed that implementation will require careful trailer bill language and noted that ongoing administrative costs remain unresolved. Members asked about other states’ approaches and the practical effect on short-term workforce programs in California.

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• Let's rate this revenue<00:03:29.280> again." revenue again." revenue again."
• Um, and so it would be odd to taxpayers to look through the revenue code when they're filling out their
• Um, and so it would be odd to taxpayers to look through the revenue code when they're filling out their
• <01:29:33.679> code<01:29:33.920> when<01:29:34.159> they're through the revenue
• code when they're through the revenue code when they're filling<01:29:34.560> out<01:29:34.719

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The amendment is coded A31.
• The amendment is coded A22.
• The amendment is coded A26.
• The amendment is coded A38. The amendment is coded A38.
• amendment is coded A9. amendment is coded A9.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• really glad that I got to work with you to figure out many different kinds of ways to improve the tax code
• I don't see anybody new except for our committee assistants here internally, but if I could have our
• So that being said, we will not have a meeting this Friday for House Taxation and Revenue because we're
• not that important at this point yet. for House Taxation and Revenue because we're not that important

Keywords: 996, all

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• Now, Senators, we'll take up Tab 3, SB 504 on Code Inspector Body Cameras by Senator Burgess.
• A statewide framework to have a uniform statewide approach to regulating code enforcement body camera
• put it forward, was to provide some guardrails and some structure to the usage of body cameras by code
• Now we'll take up Tab 4, SB 506 on public records, body camera recordings recorded by a code inspector
• All of that comes before tax revenue.

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills. SB 330, by Sen. Bradley, clarified the heart disease presumption for firefighters, law enforcement, and correctional officers, including allowing a prior physical exam to count if a transferring officer is not given a new one; an amendment declaring the act an important state interest was adopted, and the bill passed favorably. SB 594, by Sen. Burton, would make mobile home residents eligible for local housing assistance programs such as SHIP for lot rent and home repairs; it received supportive testimony from manufactured-home advocates and passed favorably. SB 840, by Sen. DeSigley, revised hurricane-related land-use restrictions from prior legislation by shortening the affected area from 100 miles to 50 miles, ending certain temporary limits on June 30, 2026, and exempting some water, flood, and state/federal planning matters; it passed favorably after supportive comments from local-government interests and members noting the need to fix unintended consequences of prior law. The committee also approved SB 526, by Sen. Grawe, which addresses no-damages-for-delay clauses in public construction contracts, creates a uniform commercial permit application, requires permit fee reductions when private providers are used, and adds mitigation to statewide product approval categories. County representatives testified with concerns about the contracting language, unfunded mandates, and fee reductions, but the bill passed favorably. SB 504, by Sen. Burgess, creates a statewide framework for code inspector body camera use, and SB 506, its linked public-records bill, exempts certain sensitive content from disclosure; both passed favorably with support from the sponsor and no opposition in committee. The most heavily debated measure was SB 354, by Chair McLean, which creates a “blue ribbon project” framework for very large developments that trade state preemption over local land-use regulation for reserving at least 60% of the land for conservation, agriculture, recreation, utilities, and related uses. The bill drew significant testimony from environmental groups, counties, smart-growth advocates, and local residents who argued it could weaken local control, reduce public review, and allow sprawl or inadequate infrastructure planning; supporters argued it could help address housing needs and preserve large amounts of land. The committee adopted two amendments clarifying reserve-area easements and requiring certain easements to be granted without charge, and the committee then reported the bill favorably, with some senators noting they supported it in concept but wanted further changes before later stops.

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• and I would say they treat SWEP like a revenue coming in.
• , and I would say they treat SWEP like a revenue coming in.
• and then our ability to understand how they interpreted the code.
• Because it's my understanding that the codes used for rented property in many cases is the same code
• Because it's my understanding that the codes used for rented property in many cases is the same code

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It results in millions of dollars in lost revenue.
• We have you registered as Tony Martinez, representing the Far International Association.
• International Bridge and yourself in favor of the bill, is that correct? That is correct.
• We have you registered as Jed Murray representing the Texas International Produce Association in favor
• Our program has been so successful that CBP is now hiring these interns for roles even beyond Texas.

Bills: HB2013, HB4163, HB4810

Keywords: property owners associations, chickens, urban farming, land use, homeowner rights, agriculture, municipal regulation, governmental requirements, farm management, inspections, border control, trade, state funding, 1184, house, all

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• We do, but the revenues that we're really...
• Again, your zip code should not determine your access to healthcare.
• What we did was convert that to general revenue, again, with your permission.
• It's all, again, revenue generated by a different model.
• Do y'all get the revenue for that? Yes ma'am, we do, yes.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• <00:14:37.639> promotions<00:14:38.639> um two of those with internal promotions um
• two of those with internal promotions um Charles<00:14:39.160> shush<00:14:39.839> who
• there is um no revenue there is um no revenue generated<00:31:35.279> do<00:31:35.399>
• As you can imagine, the challenge is finding a new source of revenue to provide dedicated funding.
• Elon Musk and his uh College age interns Elon Musk and his uh College age interns that<01:56:11.840

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee met on February 6, 2025, for an update on emergency medical services (EMS) policy and implementation. Senator Seberger described the work of the EMS Task Force, which traveled statewide to hear concerns from providers about staffing, reimbursement, and retention. She said the task force led to the Sprint Medic model and two innovation zones in Otter Tail and St. Louis counties, and she urged continued monitoring and possible reconstitution of the task force to evaluate what is working and what could be expanded statewide. She also said future EMS work should continue to explore alternative response models and telemedicine, but that the most immediate need is additional funding, especially to address unpaid non-transport calls. Dylan Ferguson, director of the newly formed Minnesota Office of Emergency Medical Services, gave a detailed update on the office’s structure and priorities after the transition from the Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board. He described the office’s three divisions, the appointment of deputy directors, the first meetings of the advisory councils, and work on a statewide EMS strategic plan. He also reviewed the $24 million emergency ambulance aid program, explaining its 40-40-20 formula, the emphasis on rural services, the reporting and spending deadlines, and the positive response from ambulance providers. He noted that the $6 million Sprint paramedic grant program is underway, with Otter Tail County moving forward and St. Louis County still finalizing its application. Ferguson also outlined the office’s budget request for modest staffing and contract-cost increases, two rulemaking efforts to update outdated ambulance vehicle standards and expand medication options for basic life support services, and ongoing data collection on workforce needs, violence against EMS providers, and ambulance crashes. He highlighted the paramedic scholarship program administered by the Office of Higher Education, saying nearly 300 scholarships have been awarded. Members and Senator Seberger praised the EMS reforms and emphasized that non-transport calls create significant unreimbursed costs, especially for rural and volunteer services, but no votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.

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• budget, both the administration and the LAO noted that baseline expenditure growth was outpacing revenues
• What exactly is the internal departmental quality improvement account?
• Esther Chung, I'm an epidemiologist with RTI International based in Oakland, California.
• This information would be grouped by national drug code, therapeutic category, manufacturer, and generic
• HCAI also requests public contract code exemption authority for these funds to implement the workforce

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• that are... ...kids in certain zip codes that are marginalized and underserved.
• It adds annual revenue caps as well as total cumulative caps to the... ...as well as total cumulative
• caps to the projects to limit revenue risk.
• She has an internal compass that does not waver.
• You know, it did happen back in Scotland and international diplomacy with the formation of the International

Keywords: 981, all

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• Next bill up, Senate Bill 4404 is a code prime.
• Money was already appropriated, and they're going to transfer the money internally.
• Money was already appropriated, and they're going to transfer the money internally.
• This is an important step to shore up revenues, particularly in the short term.
• New Jersey Kids Code Act adopts the Jersey age-appropriate design code and requires certain online service

Keywords: 1146, all

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• When we did our statewide tour, we looked internally to see what people are doing a lot of people were
• That really includes some intern positions that are not as huge a fiscal responsibility but are a huge
• But I guess my question is, is that set by statute or is it just set internally?
• So, those are some really big wins for Oklahoma and the revenue stream that we're getting out of our
• We're bringing in more than we're paying out every year, and that's That's not surplus tax revenue.

Keywords: 914, all

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• Senator Piti[a], my understanding is that the internal inspectors general office within CYFD doesn't
• The Children's Code does specifically name some professionals, such as teachers and medical professionals
• We will look into our internal system to make sure we don't have any prior cases or history with them
• Some are internal to CYFD and some are external providing that oversight.
• I introduced a bill in tax and revenue.

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• , and we ask for all five zip codes of data.
• , and we ask for all five zip codes of data.
• up, but our revenue keeps going down.
• The county loses revenue.
• The county loses revenue. And the more that goes on, the more revenue, the more revenue.

Summary: The meeting focused heavily on behavioral health and substance use treatment, especially the IMD exclusion and whether North Dakota should pursue a Section 1115 waiver to allow Medicaid reimbursement for services in institutions for mental diseases for adults ages 21 to 64. Turtle Mountain representatives described major local needs, including limited access to care, high syphilis rates, and the importance of timely public health data. They also discussed the tribe’s recovery center, which opened the prior year, now operating five levels of care with 16 beds, and the desire to expand capacity, possibly through an IMD waiver or related policy changes. Committee members also raised related issues such as rural health transformation funding, telehealth, workforce retention, and the need for better coordination between tribal and state public health systems. A central issue was Turtle Mountain Public Health’s long-running effort to secure a data use agreement with the state so it can receive surveillance data and respond directly to infectious disease cases among tribal members. Speakers said the tribe had a successful COVID-era agreement that allowed faster contact tracing and case management, but that agreement ended with the pandemic. They argued that current delays in sharing data, especially for sexually transmitted infections, leave the tribe unable to respond quickly, while the state and county epidemiology workload is too distant and stretched to be effective. Committee members expressed support and said they would look into the issue, noting that other tribes have secured similar agreements. The committee also heard a detailed presentation from the National Health Law Program on the IMD exclusion. The presenter explained that federal Medicaid law generally bars payment for care in facilities with more than 16 beds, but that states can use other tools such as state plan amendments, managed care arrangements, telehealth, and community-based services. He said IMD waivers are administratively complex, time-limited, and have shown mixed results in other states, with some gains in residential treatment access but limited evidence of improved overdose outcomes or stronger community-based care. He urged the committee to consider broader continuum-of-care solutions and cautioned that waivers alone are not a cure-all. No final vote was taken on the bill draft during the portion shown, but the committee discussed the proposal to appropriate $49,000 and one FTE to HHS to pursue an IMD waiver and report back in the next interim. Members also debated the policy rationale for the 16-bed limit, the role of the state versus tribal sovereignty, and whether the bill should move through the Health Care or Human Services committee in the future.

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• At the federal level, they're largely defined by Internal Revenue Service revenue ruling and then, at
• And then at the state level, it's largely codified by Code Section 21-5I-4.
• It's largely codified by Code Section 21-5I-4.
• All right, so we've identified multiple code conflicts and some circular... ...identified multiple code
• This is a separate and distinct offense from any other offense in code.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 4198, which would require employers to use E-Verify to confirm new hires’ work authorization and impose escalating penalties for violations, including warnings, debarment from state contracts, loss of business licenses, and other sanctions. Counsel and senators raised extensive drafting concerns, including circular language, conflicts with existing record-retention provisions, unclear references to “seeks to employ,” possible application to babysitters, lawn care, and other casual or household arrangements, and uncertainty about how the bill would work for employers who never actually complete a hire. The bill sponsor defended the measure as a way to strengthen compliance with existing law, protect employers who use E-Verify in good faith, and deter illegal hiring. After debate, a motion to table the bill failed on a roll call vote, 6 in favor and 10 opposed, and the chair then announced the bill would be sent to a subcommittee to be cleaned up, with instructions to resolve the drafting conflicts and other ambiguities. The committee then turned to House Bill 4710, with an amendment, which would require a person to be registered with a political party or as an independent 210 days before filing a certificate of candidacy. Counsel explained that the change would lengthen the current 60-day requirement and would affect both party-switching and independent candidacies, making it harder for candidates to change affiliation shortly before an election. Senators asked about how the 210-day period would work relative to the primary and general election filing deadlines, and counsel clarified that it would be measured backward from the relevant filing dates. The discussion focused on the practical effect of the bill as a “sore loser” measure and on the timing rules for candidacy filings.