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• Talk a little bit about what we aim to achieve there, the coverage of that project, and it's a pilot
• that the citizens of Texas, not cities, not the state, but the citizens of Texas should reap the benefit

Bills: HB2838, HB2964, HB3213, SB924

Keywords: broadband, internet access, digital equity, tax reduction, government funding, rural counties, fiber-optic, state funding, infrastructure, digital divide, economic development, fiber-optic cable, excavation, utilities, civil penalties, municipal regulations, video services, regulation, public right-of-way, franchise authority

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• vehicle if the company does not obtain a certificate of title due to denial of the claim, lack of coverage
• insurance company does not obtain a certificate of title due to a denial of insurance claim, a lack of coverage
• In the small amount of times when it turns out, after a coverage investigation, there's no coverage,
• In the small amount of times when it turns out, after a coverage investigation, there's no coverage,
• Coverage, the owner disappears, it could have been—there have been situations where there's been a death

Bills: HB2163, HB2256, HB2305, HB2367, HB2369, HB2669, HB2772, HB2916, HCM2007, HCR2004, HR2003

Keywords: lighting laws, construction equipment, farm equipment, vehicle safety, Arizona Revised Statutes, salvage vehicles, insurance claims, abandoned vehicles, salvage auction dealers, vehicle title, towing regulation, private towing carriers, vehicle impound, towing rates, preemption, law enforcement, neighborhood electric vehicles, alternative fuel, vehicle license tax, tax exemption

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• something that just benefits Democrats. something that just benefits Democrats.
• > ambiguities include the benefit ambiguities include the benefit transfers<03:14:09.200> and<
• capped benefit structure. capped benefit structure.
• So, we hard-earned uh benefit rules.
• That grade and with the same benefits.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It is crucial to examine who benefits from this system.
• It is crucial to examine who benefits from this system.
• No, I have no information about benefiting illegally.
• No, I have no information about benefiting illegally.
• No, I have no information about benefiting illegally.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first held a public hearing and then an executive session on HB 650, a housekeeping-style bill from the Joint Committee on Dedicated Funds. Testimony explained that the bill would remove references to two already-repealed dedicated funds, split the state parks dedicated fund so Cannon Mountain winter activities would be tracked separately from the rest of the parks system, and place a $1 million cap on the robotics education fund so excess money would revert to the general fund. Supporters said the changes were mainly administrative but would improve accounting and avoid timing issues; committee members asked about a typographical error in the bill text and whether the measure was more than housekeeping. The committee later voted 16-0 to recommend HB 650 ought to pass, and then placed it on the consent calendar. The committee also opened a public hearing on HB 585, which would revise the property tax exemption for religious organizations. Representative John Janigian, the sponsor, said the bill was intended to help small churches and other religious groups that own parsonages or worship buildings but no longer have a resident pastor, allowing them to rent space or use property for church purposes without losing the exemption so long as the money is used for church operations, maintenance, or outreach. He described his Salem church’s parsonage being taxed after it was no longer occupied by a pastor, and said the bill would prevent similar burdens on small congregations. Former Representative Betty Gay testified in support, describing prior assessor actions in Salem that taxed church land and buildings very aggressively, while a Municipal Association representative testified in opposition. Committee members raised questions about how terms such as “regularly recognized and constituted denomination” would be defined, whether the bill could be applied consistently to larger denominations with multiple parishes, and whether legislative research should review past treatment of similar cases.

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• Tier 4 is a lesser value benefit than Tier 3.
• But I understand that PERA benefits are better than ERB benefits for participants, and that's got a long
• Is there any benefit to uniting the systems?
• Um, and then the other side of the equation: benefits.
• Who sets the benefits?

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• And while Medicare covers vitiligo treatment, Medicaid coverage varies state by state.
• older, and baby boomers are moving into the higher... ...utilization years of their health care benefits
• It's an earned benefit. But here is one of the punch lines. Mr.
• The total FICA tax, the total payroll tax, doesn't cover the benefits going out the door.
• Whole bunch of benefits that we are obligated to because we made promises.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 25, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• We need the state's help to adapt, adapt, adapt funding programs so innovative multi-benefit projects
• These areas and projects that were implemented showed significant benefits just in the March event, where
• have several different drainage districts, but there are gaps between the districts that have no coverage
• Gonna spend the money to build it and then who's gonna benefit?
• If money is spent on structures to recharge the aquifer, who benefits?

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• and taxpayers who are also benefiting and taxpayers who are also benefiting from<01:24:50.159>
• Uh public benefit is decided support it.
• First, Medicaid is the single best coverage source for addiction treatment.
• thinking about cost rather than benefit. thinking about cost rather than benefit.
• Rooms and meals will benefit from that. I believe that. Look at Old Orchard Beach.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Bills: HCR6, HCR36, HCR175, HCR197, HB48, HB54, HB86, HB127, HB139, HB177, HB202, HB212, HB214, HB244, HB256, HB286, HB306, HB309, HB344, HB348, HB369, HB370, HB371, HB395, HB423, HB428, HB429, HB432, HB433, HB437, HB448, HB454, HB455, HB472, HB480, HB510, HB549, HB563, HB596, HB606, HB620, HB664, HB697, HB698, HB701, HB706, HB714, HB740, HB773, HB782, HB784, HB833, HB850, HB904, HB918, HB939, HB988, HB1020, HB1036, HB1037, HB1039, HB1050, HB1059, HB1079, HB1145, HB1155, HB1161, HB1164, HB1167, HB1260, HB1294, HB1295, HB1297, HB1308, HB1320, HB1325, HB1345, HB1391, HB1427, SB21, SB26, SB71, SB109, SB146, SB177, SB183, SB228, SB253, SB298, SB299, SB325, SB382, SB401, SB414, SB440, SB657, SB717, HB2001

Keywords: emergency medical treatment, abortion services, pregnancy care, reproductive health, hospitals, EMTALA, healthcare access, sister-state relationship, cultural exchange, international relations, Okayama, Hawaii, trade, tourism, Pacific governance, legislative cooperation, inter-parliamentary assembly, climate resilience, sustainable development, Hawaii-Japan relations

Bills: HCR6, HCR36, HCR175, HCR197, HB48, HB54, HB86, HB127, HB139, HB177, HB202, HB212, HB214, HB244, HB256, HB286, HB306, HB309, HB344, HB348, HB369, HB370, HB371, HB395, HB423, HB428, HB429, HB432, HB433, HB437, HB448, HB454, HB455, HB472, HB480, HB510, HB549, HB563, HB596, HB606, HB620, HB664, HB697, HB698, HB701, HB706, HB714, HB740, HB773, HB782, HB784, HB833, HB850, HB904, HB918, HB939, HB988, HB1020, HB1036, HB1037, HB1039, HB1050, HB1059, HB1079, HB1145, HB1155, HB1161, HB1164, HB1167, HB1260, HB1294, HB1295, HB1297, HB1308, HB1320, HB1325, HB1345, HB1391, HB1427, SB21, SB26, SB71, SB109, SB146, SB177, SB183, SB228, SB253, SB298, SB299, SB325, SB382, SB401, SB414, SB440, SB657, SB717, HB2001

Keywords: emergency medical treatment, abortion services, pregnancy care, reproductive health, hospitals, EMTALA, healthcare access, sister-state relationship, cultural exchange, international relations, Okayama, Hawaii, trade, tourism, Pacific governance, legislative cooperation, inter-parliamentary assembly, climate resilience, sustainable development, Hawaii-Japan relations

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• We want to protect this benefit.
• We want to protect this benefit.
• We want to protect this benefit.
• We want to protect this benefit.
• We want to protect this benefit.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• As coverage exists, treatment should not be blocked by administrative hurdles.
• <00:01:46.560> As<00:01:46.720> coverage<00:01:47.119> exists, same logic here
• As coverage exists, same logic here.
• As coverage exists, treatment<00:01:48.079> should<00:01:48.240> not<00:01:48.399> be

Keywords: 1183, house

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• That's designated as a high-risk individual who would benefit from lung cancer screening.
• witnesses here to support this morning, but I know there are thousands of fire victims who would benefit
• But instead of seeing the full benefit of that growth, significant portions of their local But instead
• You can administer those funds inappropriately in a way that doesn't directly benefit that person, which
• But actually benefit the people that I serve.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Senate Bill 408 FN, relative to health insurance coverage for prosthetics. >> Senator Roachford moves
• Senate Bill 550FN, relative to insurance coverage for services provided by naturopathy providers.
• :25.599> relative<00:58:25.920> to<00:58:26.160> insurance<00:58:26.559> coverage
• 550 FN relative to insurance coverage 550 FN relative to insurance coverage for<00:58:27.200>
• caregivers self-insured risk coverage caregivers self-insured risk coverage arrangements<01:07:22.880

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So ordered. has made insurance coverage extremely has made insurance coverage extremely difficult<01:
• <01:03:24.000> could to receive affordable coverage could to receive affordable coverage could
• This bill is about unemployment benefits This bill is about unemployment benefits and<01:04:38.080
• Thank Home Lands can benefit from this.
• . we should make sure our people benefit.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• economic activity and presents a very unique opportunity with potential to provide generational benefits
• AB 2361 ensures consumer protection by requiring that minimum insurance coverage always remains available
• housing they need as quickly as we can reduces the cost in the system and results in more public benefit

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• access to comprehensive health coverage access to comprehensive health coverage under<00:41:49.440
• [01:00:17.990] Protects that benefit for older adults.
• c> screening<01:05:24.240> for Promote the benefits of screening for Promote the benefits
• benefit in the budget proposal. benefit in the budget proposal.
• <01:44:35.679> Uh benefit in this bill. Thank you. Uh benefit in this bill. Thank you.

Bills: HF2434

Keywords: healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house

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• It's a benefit to all of Florida.
• But getting Dana 5, just the benefits to the I O U customers.
• And we believe that the benefits of opening the state of the Port of Tampa, for instance, is a benefit
• But you specifically said cost benefit analysis.
• plan with the high benefit, low-cost or a medium medium or or perhaps even low benefit high-cost under

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• An effective ATRS should provide round-the-clock coverage and include a behavioral threat assessment
• effective ATRS should provide An effective ATRS should provide round-the-clock<00:48:33.280> coverage
• /c><00:48:34.080> and<00:48:34.200> include<00:48:34.600> a round-the-clock coverage
• and include a round-the-clock coverage and include a behavioral<00:48:35.200> threat<00:48:35.440
• Similarly, with respect to this amendment, schools would benefit from clear implementation guidance,

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That's designated as a high-risk individual who would benefit from lung cancer screening.
• witnesses here to support this morning, but I know there are thousands of fire victims who would benefit
• However, I'm concerned that the bill would benefit higher-income households and be difficult to administer
• But instead of seeing the full benefit of that growth, significant portions of their local But instead
• You can administer those funds inappropriately in a way that doesn't directly benefit that person, which

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on public health, wildfire recovery, local government finance, transportation, and rural health care. SB 1124 by Senator Archuleta would require the California Department of Public Health to create and post lung cancer screening eligibility signage at tobacco retail locations. The author and a physician witness argued the bill would raise awareness of a highly underused screening that can save lives, while retailers and fuel/convenience groups raised implementation concerns about signage size, notice, and penalties. The bill passed to the Health Committee on a 4-0 vote after the committee later took up the on-call item. SB 1352 by Senator Valadao and Senator Allen would clarify that wildfire victims can rebuild homes up to 110% of the original size without triggering reassessment, so long as the property was destroyed in a governor-declared disaster. Supporters, including the L.A. County Assessor, the California Assessors Association, Realtors, and taxpayers groups, said the bill would reduce uncertainty and help families rebuild without higher property taxes. It passed to Appropriations on a 5-0 vote. SB 1343, presented by Senator Allen on behalf of Senator Dodd, would provide a $4,000 income tax credit for sales tax paid on furniture and appliances purchased to furnish a primary residence after a disaster; it drew one opposition witness from the California Teachers Association but otherwise had no public opposition and passed 5-0 to Appropriations. SB 1172 by Senator Hurtado would place caps and transparency requirements on consultant compensation in local tax-sharing agreements, responding to cases in Shafter and Dinuba where revenue was allegedly diverted to consultants. Local government and business groups supported the measure as a guardrail, while some members expressed concern about Sacramento limiting local control; it passed 4-0 to Appropriations. SB 1408 by Senator Arreguín would authorize the Contra Costa Transportation Authority to place a countywide sales tax measure of up to 1% on the ballot to continue transportation funding; transit agencies and local officials supported it, while taxpayer groups opposed it, and it passed 4-1. SB 1404 by Senator Stern would restore a fee on property owners in state responsibility areas to fund Cal Fire wildfire prevention and suppression, with supporters arguing the fee would broaden funding and opponents calling it an unfair tax on rural and wildfire-prone residents; it passed 4-1 to Appropriations. Finally, SB 1102 by Senator Dodd would create a $2,000 tax credit for frontline nurses working in rural hospitals; supporters said it would help recruit and retain nurses in underserved areas, and the bill passed 5-0 as amended to Appropriations.