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• So we went to the school and we said, "Look, we don't qualify, so let us pay you."
• for those who don't, that really want to pay for their children's meals?
• Schools no longer collect meal debts from other students that aren't able to pay.
• They don't have bank accounts to, you know, pay.
• They get front-loaded with all this money and send it all back to where they come from.

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• we pay the distribution upgrades<00:43:40.640> we<00:43:40.880> pay<00:43:41.040> for
• Does the legislature's job to say we are going to decide who must pay it?
• They are private, and our rates go to pay for that.
• They do that upgrade, and the ratepayers are not paying for that.
• do have solar on their roof, they’re not paying retail rate.

Bills: HF2103, HF2793

Keywords: energy, renewable energy, ammonia, hydrogen, certificate tracking, funding, environment, community solar, energy policy, sustainability, solar garden program, regulation sunset, 1183, house

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• Senator Port: Um, they do not pay operations for MHFA.
• in front of you, hopefully. in front of you, hopefully.
• We now have Senate File 4214 in front of us.
• in front of us. in front of us.
• <01:32:14.120> those How is the DNR supposed to pay those How is the DNR supposed to pay those

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee took up Senate File 203, a broad housing bill authored by Senator Port. Port described the measure as a package including $50 million in housing infrastructure bonds, MHFA administrative and investment reforms, expanded Greater Minnesota infrastructure grants for workforce housing, manufactured housing bill of rights provisions, and a private equity restriction on large investors buying certain single-family homes starting in 2026. Fiscal analyst Eric Olafson walked through the spreadsheet and said the $50 million bond authorization would add debt service costs over time, with the total estimated debt service for that authorization at about $75.8 million. Senator Draheim raised concern about the growing cost of bonding and said the state should rely more on cash than debt. The committee then adopted two technical amendments. The A21 amendment, described by Port as correcting manufactured housing bill of rights language, aligning MHFA board meeting language, conforming a lived-experience exemption to federal law, and fixing a capacity-building grants reference, was approved without objection. The A20 amendment, offered by Draheim, was also adopted and would give the legislature more control and visibility over MHFA funding and how quickly program dollars are reinvested after agency operations. Members then debated Draheim’s A22 amendment, which would delete the manufactured home park provisions from the bill. Draheim and several Republicans argued the section could function like rent control, could burden good park owners, and might have unintended consequences for park operations and purchases. Port, Senator Boldon’s allies, and other supporters said the provisions were needed to protect residents from rent spikes and private equity abuses in manufactured home communities, where residents own their homes but not the land. The transcript ends during that debate, before any final disposition on A22 or the bill itself is shown.

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• <00:10:39.040> to I mean, if they don't pay to I mean, if they don't pay to participate,<00
• share of the primary and they would pay share of the primary and they would pay for<00:13:05.240
• They would pay for their share. for it. They would pay for their share. So,<00:13:10.639> yes.
• spreadsheets that are in front of you. spreadsheets that are in front of you.
• <00:51:10.000> Second, pay for their lease spaces. Second, pay for their lease spaces.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• keep teachers in front of students. keep teachers in front of students.
• We don’t have enough money to pay staff. We don’t have enough money to pay for it.
• We are paying for it.
• We are paying for it.
• We are paying for it.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We're at the front end of the crisis continuum at intercept zero.
• And then that would be where the fee would step in and pay for what is left, to your point, Ms.
• Cabrera, about private pay and Medi-Cal and all of that. But fill the gaps in that mobile crisis.
• And then that would be where the fee would step in and pay for what is left, to your point, Ms.
• Cabrera, about private pay and Medi-Cal and all of that. But fill the gaps in that mobile crisis.

Summary: The joint Assembly Health and Select Committee on Native American Affairs held an oversight hearing on AB 988, California’s 988 crisis line and mobile crisis response system, followed by a discussion of suicide prevention and intervention in California Indian communities. Members and witnesses repeatedly emphasized that AB 988 was intended to create a true alternative to 911 for behavioral health crises, with “someone to call, someone to come, and somewhere to go,” and that Native communities continue to face disproportionately high suicide rates and barriers to culturally responsive care. The first panel of call center and stakeholder witnesses largely argued that implementation is falling short of the law’s intent. They said 988 call centers are underfunded, text/chat answer rates remain far below call answer rates, staffing is strained, and the system still lacks meaningful statewide interoperability between 988 and 911. Several witnesses said mobile crisis teams are not being dispatched through 988 as envisioned, and that funding formulas and governance are too opaque. San Joaquin County was presented as a local success story, with integrated 988, access lines, and mobile crisis handoffs that have reduced reliance on emergency departments and involuntary holds. Witnesses also discussed the need for better tribal outreach, the role of CCBHCs, and the importance of culturally competent services. State officials from CalHHS and DHCS described the five-year 988 implementation plan, the current governance structure across multiple agencies, and efforts to support training, public awareness, and referral tools. They reported growth in 988 contacts, ongoing training with the Trevor Project, a statewide resource directory, and a tribal awareness campaign. DHCS also outlined proposed trailer bill language that would create a formal designation process for 988 centers, set statewide standards, and require existing centers to obtain designation by 2029. Officials said current funding includes SAMHSA grants, block grant dollars, and an expected $67.3 million from the 988 fund in the next budget year, with a large share earmarked for Medi-Cal mobile crisis services. No formal vote or committee action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• So glad that we have this in front of us today. Senator Pinckney, the floor is yours.
• If you could just sign up real quick and then, or just state your name when you come to the front, and
• I know myself, I think I've had like one or two cycles where I had to pay a little bit of a fee.
• I know myself, I think I've had like one or two cycles where I had to pay a little bit of a fee.
• The other homes are required to pay only county taxes.

Keywords: 1064, all

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• people in this body, as the famous last word of one of our legislators on Monday said, they are not paying
• courts to overturn what they said was wrong in the first place, and that the courts had to take the pay
• >> I can assure you your attorneys will probably argue this in front of the 11th Circuit on the appeal
• >> I can assure you your attorneys will probably argue this in front of the 11th... probably argue this
• . >> Look, I think the bottom line, and with all the people that are paying attention, we should make

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• I DON'T HAVE THAT IN FRONT OF ME TODAY AS FAR AS RANK ORDERING TAKING THE NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
• LIKE IDENTIFYING THOSE MIDDLE SCHOOLS PAY LIKE APOLLO SCHOOL.
• IF YOU HAVE A 30% PASSAGE RATE OR LOWER YOUR SCHOOL SHOULD BE PAYING BACK ALL THE MONEY TO THE STUDENTS
• I UNDERSTAND YOU HAVE THE PENALTY FOR PAYING BACK THE TUITION BUT THAT STUDENT NEVER GETS THE FOUR YEARS
• AND I THINK THE ABILITY FOR THEM TO STAND UP IN FRONT OF EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US TODAY AND SAY THAT

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• Senate File 2393 is in front of us as amended. Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thank you, members.
• The language in the bill in front of you is incomplete on data centers.
• The language in the bill in front of you is incomplete on data centers.
• If you get rid of pay the upgrade costs.
• high-income folks, people that can pay high-income folks, people that can pay and<00:53:11.440><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, companies pay taxes.
• Um, companies pay taxes.
• Um, companies pay taxes.
• the land and they pay taxes on that. the land and they pay taxes on that.
• income taxes and I pay income taxes?" income taxes and I pay income taxes?"

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• If you look at it, you have his resume in front of you He's been in this business all the way back to
• I was in front of This committee four years ago when I first got appointed.
• So, if there is the principal home, would that homeowner be paying HOA dues beginning month one?
• Because most HOAs I've been involved in, we just pay once a year.
• They will still have to pay the license fees for each separate license.

Bills: HB4248, HB4429, HB2588, HB3472, HB4317, HB3462, HB2035, HB3501, HB3127, HB3143, HB3144, HB3260, HB4321, HB3011, HB3522, HB3530

Keywords: HB4248, hemp beverage, hemp drinks, THC beverage, cannabis beverage, intoxicating hemp, age restriction, under 21, minor possession, youth access, public health and safety, Title 63, Oklahoma Statutes, retail sales, alcohol-style regulation, controlled substances, beverage regulation, proxy advisory services, shareholder rights, financial transparency

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• While we have started to budget for AEDs, we will not have the dollars to pay for an AED for each coach
• Last year we It was $267,000 in scholarships for families who cannot afford to pay.
• I then progressed, played Division I college, on to play professional, and today I sit in front of you
• Initially, yes, it's probably going to cost something up front, but with the families that we've spoken
• to, they would pay millions of dollars to still have their kids here, let alone a $1,300 bill for a

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The driver pays for gas. The driver pays for insurance.
• for driver pays for gas.
• The driver pays for driver pays for gas.
• pay and what drivers would earn. pay and what drivers would earn.
• > drivers Passengers paying more while drivers Passengers paying more while drivers were<00:32

Keywords: 981, all

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• Chairman, if I may, may I lay out the SJR, then the enabling language, so that they're both in front
• I don't like undressing in front of anyone. I was shocked. I felt threatened.
• I don't know. person I don't like undressing in front of anyone. I was shocked. I felt threatened.
• And that's our school property tax dollars paying for that.
• I testified for the first time eight years ago in front of this same committee against SB 6.

Bills: SB240, SB1183, SB1184, SB1577, SB2043, SB2051, SCR42, SJR68

Keywords: biological sex, gender identity, public facilities, civil penalties, local government, EBT, electronic benefits transfer, food stamps, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, TANF, temporary assistance for needy families, welfare benefits, benefit card fraud, fraud hotline, card replacement, photo ID, recipient photograph, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 1183, by Senator Creighton, which would require Lone Star Cards used for SNAP and TANF benefits to display the recipient’s name and photo, add fraud-reporting information, and require HHSC to track replacement-card requests. Creighton argued the bill would reduce fraud and protect taxpayer dollars, citing Texas SNAP theft and overpayment data. HHSC testified that photo IDs on the card are technically possible and explained how authorized secondary users are added. Dr. Amber O’Connor of Every Texan testified against the bill, saying SNAP fraud is a small share of expenditures, that the proposal would be costly and ineffective, and that federal rules limit mandatory photo requirements. Public testimony closed and SB 1183 was left pending. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1184, also by Senator Creighton, which would lower from 20 years to 10 years the minimum age of collectible wine that Texas collectors may sell to permitted restaurants. Supporters said the change would help Texas restaurants access desirable vintages, keep collectible wine in-state, and align with market demand; invited witnesses from the wine industry testified in favor. No opposition was heard, public testimony closed, and SB 1184 was left pending. Next, Senator Birdwell laid out Senate Bill 2051 and Senate Joint Resolution 68, both aimed at revising Texas impeachment procedures in response to issues identified during the 2023 impeachment process. The measures would clarify constitutional and statutory impeachment authority, require sworn testimony, extend review periods for House members, address conflicts of interest and presiding officers, require cost reporting, and modify rules for impeaching the governor or lieutenant governor. A committee substitute added protections for the accused, longer review periods, and a fallback presiding-officer option. Witnesses generally supported stronger accountability but raised questions about whether the language should also cover retired or visiting judges. Both measures were left pending after testimony. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1577, which would expand Texas Motor Speedway’s alcohol sales authority to include distilled spirits and remove certain event and concession limits; the Speedway’s representative supported the bill and it was left pending. Later, the committee heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 42 and Senate Bill 240, which would recognize only two sexes and restrict access to sex-designated private spaces in public facilities based on biological sex. Supporters argued the measures were needed to protect women’s privacy and safety, including in schools and shelters, while opponents warned about enforcement problems, privacy concerns, and impacts on transgender Texans and others who do not fit stereotypical sex traits. After extensive testimony, both measures were left pending. The committee then took up multiple pending bills and reported several favorably, including SB 511, SB 33, SB 510, SB 871, SB 2024, SB 2166, SJR 27, SJR 40, SB 1313, SB 1314, SB 1316, SB 1541, SB 2420, SB 1999, SB 2309, SB 1860, and SB 2429, with some also certified for the local and uncontested calendar.

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• I retired in May of 2023, and I appreciate the opportunity to testify in front of this committee.
• of this committee and testify in front of this committee and um<00:14:40.120> I'm<00:14:40.480
• of us uh has eight um who can front of us uh has eight um who can serve<00:35:47.880> on<00:35
• Minnesota thought that would be a good idea, that politicians don't make up their own pay increase or
• Minnesota thought that would be a good idea, that politicians don't make up their own pay increase or

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It doesn't mention pay or retirement benefit. Ft. City where? Why is that?
• Tension and job satisfaction is more than pay. I think it's the work environment too.
• It helped us have an objective determination about what teacher pay ought to be.
• Every two years, everybody campaigns about if they're going to race to Get your pay.
• Okay, so we've got in front of us represented.

Bills: HB367, HB497, HB549, HB983, HB 1188, HB 1290, HB1368, HB2243, HB2310, HB2849, HB3099, HB3546, HB3629, HB3627

Keywords: education, absences, severe illness, life-threatening, school policy, verification, healthcare, insurance, affordability, coverage, patient rights, school health, respiratory distress, airway clearance devices, medication training, public health, HB 983, Texas Education Agency, TEA, educator privacy

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• Where the state pays 35% and the federal government pays 65%. So see we're being very efficient.
• 65%, the VLB pays 30%.
• We've been in the most interesting early phases of this because the up front engineering and planning
• The massive gate in front of the... ship channel, incredibly expensive, so the least expensive parts
• We receive federal subsidies for anyone, including students who are. paying the full rate price.

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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• Current law exempts them from paying the swept. Instead, they pay the utility property tax.
• The generators are paying that and so they'll just continue to pay that. Thank you.
• continue to pay that. Thank you. continue to pay that. Thank you.
• paying that rate?
• let's pay attention to what's going on. let's pay attention to what's going on.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The hearing focused on House Bill 302, which would allow the state treasurer to invest public funds in precious metals and digital assets. The sponsor was not present, so Representative Urs introduced the bill briefly and said he did not know much about it. No one from the Treasury Department testified, and members repeatedly noted the treasurer’s absence. Susan Elme testified against the bill, arguing that these investments are highly volatile and contrary to the treasury’s duty to remain stable and liquid. She said the bill should be killed. In questioning, she estimated the 5% cap in the bill would amount to roughly $10 million, depending on available funds, and said such investing would be more appropriate for an individual day trader than for the state treasury. Members also discussed prior legislative experience with Bitcoin-related proposals and raised concerns about whether the treasury had the staff expertise to manage commodity or digital asset investing. The committee did not take a final vote; instead, it agreed to hold a work session and seek additional information from the treasurer, with a plan to revisit the bill on April 1.

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• Please keep your comments directed to the matter in front of us.
• Please keep your comments directed to the matter in front of U.S.. Representative Mueller.
• For the first time in over 60 years, the U.S. gender pay gap has widened for consecutive years.
• So, people of Minnesota, pay attention, pay attention.
• >> "It pays to let you know." >> "A Taser?

Keywords: 1183, house