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• a little bit cheaper, reducing the amount of capital that a developer would otherwise have to go get
• You want to make sure that that's actually, your capital is actually being used, that you're speeding
• that development along and you're making sure that it is more cost-effective with that capital, and
• You want to make sure that that's actually, your capital is actually being used, that you're speeding
• that development along and you're making sure that it is more cost. your capital is actually being used

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, offered a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and then took up a long third-reading file with several guest introductions and ceremonial resolutions. Early floor action included AB 713, allowing undocumented students equal access to campus jobs at UC, CSU, and community colleges, and AB 1049, streamlining California Food Assistance Program applications for low-income immigrant families; both passed. The body also defeated an amendment to AB 1421, a bill to begin studying a statewide mileage-based road user charge, before passing the measure. AB 1171, modernizing part-time community college faculty health insurance access, also passed with strong support. The Assembly then approved a series of policy bills on animals, domestic violence, telehealth for autism services, forestry, false lien filings, tianeptine restrictions, housing, common interest development fee transparency, prison sexual abuse accountability, PBM reporting, foster youth benefits protections, illegal dumping and abandoned RV removal, condo financing/liquidated damages, public contracting, pension-related study language, climate resiliency research funding, and a disposable vape reduction measure. Most passed with broad margins; AB 762 on vapor inhalation devices drew the most debate, with supporters emphasizing landfill fires and public health and opponents warning about revenue losses and illicit-market growth, but it still passed. AB 1406 on condo development financing drew extensive discussion about housing affordability and consumer protections before passing. The chamber also adopted three resolutions: ACR 120 declaring January 2026 Positive Parenting Awareness Month, ACR 121 designating January 2026 National Mentoring Month, and ACR 122 designating Anesthesiologist Week. Later, the Assembly concurred in Senate amendments on AB 1485, extending welfare-tax exemption treatment to federally recognized tribes holding land for conservation, and adopted the consent calendar, which included several additional bills and SCR 6. The session ended with adjournment until February 2, 2016, after which several members recorded vote changes from the floor.

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• And they also help with advanced industries like helping to spur venture capital into AI, machine learning
• And they also help with advanced industries like helping to spur venture capital into AI, machine learning
• We are involved in three with three venture capital firms because we needed that breadth of investment
• second piece is that, you know, oftentimes even the best private equity firms that are doing venture capital
• million: $250 million this year, directly supporting the host states and cities and the national capital

Summary: The committee held a work session focused on the effects of tariffs on Washington’s economy, agriculture, and small businesses, followed by updates on emergency management, cybersecurity, disaster resilience, tsunami preparedness, and World Cup security planning. Office of Financial Management economist Abdelamintrawe Trieri said tariff increases are expected to raise prices, reduce output and employment, and lower state revenue over a four-year horizon, with the hardest-hit sectors including aerospace, food and beverage manufacturing, and agriculture. Members asked about updated tariff scenarios, crop-specific impacts, inflation versus deflation in different goods, and whether some manufacturing sectors could benefit; staff said updated numbers would need to be rerun as tariff rates changed. Washington Department of Agriculture representative Ryan Hamm described how tariffs raise costs for farm inputs such as equipment, parts, packaging, and fertilizer, while also affecting exports of key commodities like wheat, potatoes, apples, cherries, dairy, and wine. He said some sectors support tariffs on competing imports, but retaliation and market restrictions have hurt exports, especially to China and, in the wine sector, Canada. Department of Commerce representative Andrea Chartock outlined export assistance, business finance, recruitment, and industry-sector development programs, and proposed expanding tariff-resilience support through market diversification, supply-chain optimization, and efforts to attract investment and federal funding. She also noted uncertainty around delayed federal STEP funding for small business export assistance. Emergency Management Division Director Robert Ezell warned that federal disaster and mitigation funding is becoming less reliable, citing the denied bomb cyclone disaster declaration, delays in FEMA grant processing, and possible restructuring of FEMA that could shift more responsibility to states. He said Washington may need stronger state-funded public assistance, individual assistance, and mitigation programs, along with broader coordination among state agencies and local governments. Cybersecurity staff described state efforts to support local governments through the Cybersecurity Advisory Committee, threat intelligence sharing, vulnerability assessments, and a proposed volunteer incident response team, while noting the loss of MS-ISAC funding and the importance of continued state matching funds for cybersecurity grants. Hazard mitigation and tsunami staff emphasized the need for sustained investment in flood, wildfire, earthquake, lahar, and tsunami resilience, including vertical evacuation structures and language-access outreach. Ezell also briefed the committee on World Cup security preparations and federal grants for counter-unmanned aircraft systems, explaining that the state can buy mitigation capabilities but current authority to use them remains largely federal; the committee asked follow-up questions about fan zones, training, and the meaning of drone mitigation. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended with adjournment after the presentations and questions.

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• Percent capital. Thank you, Mr. Chair. What percent funded are you? Mr.
• Again, I think it's important to know that infrastructure and capital for this property are crucial.
• Security projects, we've had from the capital outlay bill this previous session, HB 450.
• Chair, just to follow up on this question, some of the schools specifically asked for capital outlays
• But I'm hearing you say that you are responsible for the capital outlay. Distribution.

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• and job creation is often measured through large-scale wins last year, SpaceX made a $1.8 billion capital
• do our own pitch days, we participate in others because ultimately, how we as a state, our venture capital
• We even partner a lot of times on strategic investing in terms of, they have a workforce capitalization
• But if we do have a downturn in the economy and capital becomes less liquid, then we're going to have
• want you to stay here, but use Tallahassee as a bridge to Florida to work at the Capitol or in the Capital

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• And we've worked hard over the years to get capital outlay money to get money to... help sustain, and
• Almost all bonds are issued to finance capital projects, which generally include infrastructure—stuff
• So again, issuers sell bonds to raise money for capital projects, and they promise to repay the principal
• All of these things come together to allow us to access capital markets at the lowest available rates
• I know as legislators, we're always getting stepped on a little bit about our capital outlay money.

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• as Director of the New Mexico Children's Cabinet and as a member of the New Mexico Public School Capital
• We sell severance tax bonds for capital outlay, and we use cash for capital outlay.
• I've recently been in the group that negotiated the present capital outlay system that we have for this
• the bill: the governor's chair shall be committed to the acquisition or improvement of state as And capital
• They request capital outlay for it.

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• While the state has other investment and venture capital funds, none are dedicated solely to attracting
• Chair, Senator, the state Investment Council is a fund-to-fund, so they invest money in venture capital
• Is that a venture capital firm? Is that what that means, those words? Mr.
• the state because the Medicaid program currently factors in gross receipts tax when calculating capitation
• Doesn't change how we are doing the taxes or how we do the capitation rates. Thank you, Mr.

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• shall to must, changing the word group to caucus, changing the word website that is two words and capitalized
• the word website that is two<00:01:17.479> words<00:01:17.759> and<00:01:18.000> capitalized
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• Third reading of a bill: An act authorizing the Commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance
• An act authorizing the Commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to give a certain parcel
• Third reading of a bill: An act authorizing the Commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate took up several local bills on third reading and passed them to be engrossed, including measures authorizing police officers in Plainville, amending the charter of Acushnet, and authorizing conveyance of a parcel of land in Wellesley. It also considered House No. 4206, the bill modernizing the cannabis laws of the Commonwealth; the House nonconcurred in the Senate amendment and appointed a conference committee, and the Senate voted to insist on its amendment and appoint its own conferees, naming Senators Gómez, Comerford, and Durant. The Senate then suspended the rules to take up House No. 4007, concerning the composition of the Licensing Board for the City of Salem, and ordered it to a third reading. Later, two bills were passed to be enacted: House No. 4030, establishing a select board-town administrator form of government in Rochester, and House No. 4381, further regulating the term of the town moderator in Norwood. Both were ordered signed by the President and laid before the Governor. Finally, the Senate adopted an order to adjourn and reconvene on Monday at 11:00 a.m., then adjourned.

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• Chairman, House Bill 21 places a land grant and acequia infrastructure fund in the budget for all capital
• Land Grant Council estimating 1.1% of and the Loan Commission under the DFA vetting and prioritizing capital
• land grants and the SECAs first access their infrastructure fund over submission of the standard capital

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• It's provided by the NCOs under their capitated services.
• I wanted to thank you for working with the executive on coming closer on the capitation rate and the
• Chairman, if I'm correct, we're being told that legislators can, from this point forward, on capital
• That's our accountability job: to go in through every single time the capital outlay improvements and
• And it's really kind of capital oriented.

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• And I think you all have capitalized on that. Probably better than anybody I've seen.
• So Gurley was a Texas MBA, went off to Silicon Valley, Benchmark Capital.
• Our next request is around the possibility of a capital or a CCAP request.
• So one of the challenges TSTC has had for decades is its funding for capital projects.
• It's the working capital we need to do a new location.

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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• The committee's oversight includes development of the system's biennial budget and capital budget request
• The committee's oversight includes development of the system's biennial budget and capital budget request
• We work together and set budget priorities and capital investment priorities.
• <00:23:57.720> investment priorities and capital investment priorities and capital investment
• You have to understand when you're the third furthest Senator away from the capital, you and friends

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• 31:23.440> a<00:31:23.520> ways<00:31:23.760> and<00:31:23.840> means capital
• when she was a ways and means capital when she was a ways and means chair.<00:31:25.039> Um<00
• to know more of the people here<00:33:16.640> in<00:33:16.880> the<00:33:16.960> capital
• <00:33:17.360> It<00:33:17.519> really,<00:33:17.919> you here in the capital
• It really, you here in the capital.

Bills: HB2198, HB2021, HB1881, HB1964, HB1990, HB2151, HB2599, HB2414

Keywords: gambling, prediction markets, Hawaii gambling laws, financial contracts, ethical concerns, electric bicycles, micro-mobility devices, safety regulations, traffic laws, insurance exemption, high-speed electric devices, land use, ropeway, transportation, state regulation, government exemption, building code, permitting process, training, state council

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• The buildings that are our drivers are those seven nursing homes for which we have not had a capital
• So if I got $7 million dollars, that would allow me to capitalize and seek a matching funds from VA to
• I have you Submitted these needs to the long-term, long-range capital planning committee.
• And then they picked up all the revolving funds, which actually provided the operating capital moving
• And because it was a capital project, it was not eligible for other funding to cover it.

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• Transferability is important to give startup companies working capital when they need it the most.
• Typically, R&D was a very small capital expenditure. It might be a very small startup.
• These are still startups, but they need a larger capital expenditure, which is why the IRB is important
• For an IRB to make sense financially and administratively, you're going to need a capital expenditure
• here with that capital expenditure.

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• So EPA provides capital to the state.
• WIFA takes that capital and turns it into debt and loans for water systems to comply with the Clean Water
• So EPA provides capital to the state.
• WIFA takes that capital and turns it into debt and loans for water systems to comply with the Clean Water
• So EPA provides capital to the state.

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• My priorities are simple: infrastructure, water, grid, human capital, workforce.
• For an informed electorate must be capitalized on.
• Oh, capital V, capital E, capital T, capital O. Following, message from the Governor, just for you.

Bills: SB27, SB30, SB293, HB4, HB2974, HB5138, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SCR12, SCR39, SB2023, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB507, SB1434, SB1772, SB2016, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB1200, SB1845, SB2458, SB801, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB2797, SB2076, SB2876, SB1640, SB1449, SB1181, SB1234, SB2926, SB2841, SB1528, SB1854, SB317, SB1250, SB2082, SB1237, SB2819, SB629, SB2608, SB1602, SB2009, SB867, SB640, SB1698, SB2680, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB2334, SB1367, SB2044, SB2363, SB2565, SB1888, SB3036, SB3057, SB3043, SB3063, SB3035, SB203, SB2688, SB2522, SB2459, SB2655, SB2251, SB1884, SB2928, SB2566, SB2549, SB2553, SB2919, SB1944, SB1232, SB1798, SB2603, SB2607, SB2683, SB1319, SB3045, SB3071, HB796, HB1523, HB5294, HB748, HB3395, HB180, HB3171, HB146, HB5596, HB5694, HB1135, HB3225, HB186, HB1449, HB3793, HB112, HB104, HB3336, HB3520, HB3320, HB5663, HB2399, HB111, HB3483, HB4580, HB3748, HB632, HB4730, HB5690, HB5689, HB3385, HB4359, HB5381, HB123, HB5606, HB1057, HB3664, HCR141, HCR40, HCR59

Keywords: judicial conduct, judges discipline, judicial compensation, retirement benefits, judicial transparency, SJR 50, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, securities tax, transaction tax, occupation tax, financial markets, broker-dealer, stock exchange, securities exchange, trading platform, clearing agency, transfer agent, FINRA

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• This question has to do with the money that's used for airport grants and capital projects, so to increase
• routes and do everything you're saying that will involve capital.
• So have you spoken to local airports about the revenue loss on the grants and the capital projects that
• He said this paves the way for removing capital gains tax on gold and silver.
• William Devane, Rosalind Capital. No, just kidding.

Summary: The Ways and Means Committee met on April 2, 2025, with a quorum present and took up four bills. The committee first heard HB 4041, which would create the Corkscrew Grove Stewardship District in Collier County to finance and maintain infrastructure such as transportation, utilities, and stormwater systems without changing county regulatory authority. The bill drew no opposition, was reported favorably, and passed 14-0. The committee then considered HB 1485, which repeals Florida’s aviation fuel tax provisions. The sponsor argued the change would simplify the tax code, attract airline investment, and support lower fares and more routes. Members raised concerns about the estimated recurring $22.8 million impact on the State Transportation Trust Fund and $2 million on general revenue, and airport representatives warned of reduced grant and development funding, especially for general aviation and municipal airports. Supporters said the change would increase competition and fuel sales in Florida. The bill was reported favorably on a 12-5 vote. Next, the committee heard HB 999, which would recognize gold and silver as legal tender, allow electronic debit access to bullion accounts, and remove tax burdens on transactions involving precious metals. The sponsor and supporters described the bill as a way to protect purchasing power and provide an alternative parallel to the dollar, while opponents and some members raised concerns about consumer protections, predatory practices, privacy, and the role of the Office of Financial Regulation in rulemaking. After extensive testimony, the bill was reported favorably 19-0. Finally, the committee considered PCB WMC 25-01, which would reduce the state sales tax rate from 6% to 5.25% and also lower several related taxes, including the business rent tax, nonresidential electricity tax, mobile home sales tax, and coin-operated amusement machine tax. The proposal was estimated to reduce revenue by about $5.5 billion annually. Members discussed impacts on the budget, education funding, and whether savings would reach consumers, while supporters emphasized relief for Floridians and business competitiveness. The bill passed unanimously 19-0 and was reported favorably. The chair then noted a prior procedural apology on the record, and the meeting adjourned.

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• So this bill helps to create that funding mechanism and provides much needed immediate capital for counties
• So this bill helps to create that funding mechanism and provides much needed immediate capital for counties
• So this bill helps to create that funding mechanism and provides much needed immediate capital for counties
• So this bill helps to create that funding mechanism and provides much needed immediate capital for counties
• So this bill helps to create that funding mechanism and provides much needed immediate capital for counties

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