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• and that would bring increased revenue and that would bring increased revenue in<00:15:26.520>
• And the revenue to increase the fee revenue to increase in tandem to match.
• The Minnesota Hospital Association is committed to patient access to care.
• We appreciate this committee's commitment to modernizing and streamlining the enrollment system.
• Their bill because it would render the bill non-revenue neutral, which was a requirement.

Bills: HF4401, HF4466

Keywords: HF4401, Minnesota Medical Assistance, dental reimbursement, dental rates, critical access dental providers, Medicaid dental, MinnesotaCare, managed care plans, county-based purchasing plans, fee-for-service, oral health access, safety-net clinics, federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Indian health services, state-operated dental clinics, low-income patients, children's dental care, provider reimbursement, dental access

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• <00:38:33.599> of<00:38:34.599> uh norstar had passenger Fair revenue of uh norstar
• had passenger Fair revenue of uh under $324,000<00:38:38.839> uh<00:38:38.920> from<00
• And it's all going to support out of general fund revenue the Northstar failed rail line.
• I have a strong commitment to that.
• <01:35:43.199> to and and I have a strong commitment to and and I have a strong commitment

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And Scott, that's from companies calling committed capital typically, right? That's correct. Okay.
• I think the overarching problem is that we're sacrificing returns with the tranche of that revenue.
• for X amount or we're waiting for those commitments to come in...
• So let's say we make a commitment for X amount or we're waiting for those commitments to come in.
• So this would be the case where we've committed $250 million to a private equity tranche.

Keywords: 908, all

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• Senate Bill 1854 by West relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to Economic Development
• Senate Bill 1857 by Hinojosa relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenues
• Senate Bill 1885 by Sparks relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue
• Senate Bill 1958 by Hagerty relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue
• Senate Bill 1980 by Hall relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of assault committed

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• from their county council committed from their county council leverages<00:19:42.000> $5.
• So, I think what you're talking about there, that's tax revenue off the cigarette sales. Correct.
• That's the tax revenue. This is—we don't receive tax off the cigarette sales. This is an agreement.
• But I think as we sit here and as already been said in our future of dwindling revenues, I mean, this
• But I think as we sit here and as already been said in our future of dwindling revenues, I mean, this

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:18 KOAP Report 00:58 Approval of Minutes 53:58, 958, all

Summary: The Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee met on June 11 but did not have a quorum, so it could not approve the prior minutes. The committee then received a compliance and program update from Brandon Reed and Bill McClowski of the agricultural development board, who said the office is fully staffed, has digitized most records, and has added a Facebook page to share board actions, projects, and compliance work. They also reported that the board and finance corporation continue to operate with strong county-council participation and that the office had completed numerous site visits, program reviews, and project closeouts over the reporting period. The presenters reviewed monthly funding actions from December through May, including board approvals ranging from hundreds of thousands to several million dollars, with a December finance meeting delayed by a snowstorm. They highlighted that the Kentucky Agriculture Finance Corporation now has 57 loans generating more than $2 million per month in payments, and that the revolving loan program has grown to support more than $24 million annually in repayments available for relending. They also noted that 75% of the portfolio is in beginning farmer loans and that the office had recently surpassed 1,000 active loans. Several projects were discussed in detail. These included a grain facility in Callaway County supporting organic corn production for expanding egg-layer operations, a Union County cattle business expansion, a West Liberty Veterinary Clinic project to build a working cattle facility, a Grayson County farmers market project, a Casey County veterinary services project, and a packing warehouse for the Kanye family to support specialty crops. The presenters emphasized that county and state tobacco settlement funds are often combined, sometimes with participation loans, to leverage local investment. They also stressed the importance of supporting greenhouses, farmers markets, specialty crops, and large-animal veterinary services as key agricultural priorities. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond the lack of quorum and the informational presentations.

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• Higher penalties for illegal immigrants who commit a crime.
• You eat if someone's commits a crime, there are punishments for that.
• So I have your I have your commitment here publicly.
• And again, this generates a lot revenue for our for universities.
• You're that's when you've committed a federal crime.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• major Revenue major Revenue crisis<00:30:12.760> I<00:30:12.880> mean<00:30:13.080
• <01:02:20.200> have revenues have revenues have increased<01:02:22.400> uh<01:02:22.559
• <01:05:29.039> um<01:05:30.039> may<01:05:30.359> be revenues um may be revenues
• > than other Revenue more Revenue sources than other Revenue more Revenue sources than New<01:
• /c><02:02:04.199> many<02:02:04.639> of revenues our revenues as are many of revenues our

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on HB 530, a bill to increase funding for New Hampshire’s Affordable Housing Fund. Representative Jessica Lontine, the sponsor, described the state’s housing crisis, citing high rents, low vacancy, and the lack of affordable units. She said the bill would double the annual transfer-tax deposit into the fund from $5 million to $10 million, and she later presented an amendment to hold the Education Trust Fund harmless by directing the housing-fund deposit from remaining revenue after that trust fund is funded. She also explained a prospective appropriation idea tied to a possible future sale of the Laconia State School property, with the goal of supporting community housing for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Much of the testimony focused on the shortage of accessible and supportive housing for people with disabilities and aging family caregivers. Lontine, Ben Saul of Visions for Creative Housing Solutions, Lori McIntosh of Our Place NH, and Maddie Mandelbaum all described the difficulty families face in planning for adult children with disabilities as parents age or die. They emphasized that many people need not only affordable housing but accessible, supportive settings, and they argued that state investment would help nonprofit providers build such housing and prevent homelessness or inappropriate institutional placement. Several witnesses also noted that existing projects rely on capital funding and that operating revenues are limited because residents often depend on SSI and Medicaid. Committee members asked questions about the fiscal impact of the bill and amendment, including whether the proposal would shift money from the general fund or education trust fund and whether the Finance Committee should have final say over spending priorities. Lontine said she understood those concerns but argued that housing should be prioritized. Housing Action New Hampshire’s Tom Duroza also testified in support of the bill, saying the state’s housing shortage is driving record prices and vacancy rates below 1%, and that the Affordable Housing Fund has leveraged more than $500 million in private investment and helped build thousands of rental homes. He said his organization supported the underlying bill but had not yet reviewed the amendment. No vote or final action was taken at the hearing.

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• And we are also stating that interest is not available if a taxpayer has committed a petty offense.
• And we are also stating that interest is not available if a taxpayer has committed a petty offense.
• 65% in regards to kids committing 65% in regards to kids committing suicide<01:03:09.880> when
• commit suicide. commit suicide.
• So I'm just wondering how much increased revenue will the excise tax increase annually?

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the corrected journal, and spent much of the opening period on recognitions and announcements. Members welcomed students and staff from the San Luis Valley BOCES Transition Program, recognized Purple Up Day and military children at the Capitol, noted committee meetings later in the day, and observed a moment honoring former Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell. Several members also shared personal remarks about being military children and invited colleagues to a Bible study. The chamber then took up Senate Joint Resolution 16, concerning retirement readiness and financial well-being. The sponsor said the resolution affirms Colorado’s commitment to strengthening retirement security through tools such as financial education, automatic enrollment, employer matches, and lifetime income options. The resolution was adopted by a vote of 59 ayes, 1 no, and 5 excused, with Representatives Rutnel and Lindsay listed as co-sponsors. The House next moved into special orders and considered House Bill 1233 on property tax procedures for non-residential properties. An amendment clarifying petty offense liability and appeal timelines was adopted, while another amendment on notice to property owners was defeated. Supporters said the bill adds penalties for false information, allows counties to request district court review, and improves fairness and accountability in non-residential property tax appeals; opponents argued it would impose costly new burdens on businesses. The committee report, as amended, and the bill were both adopted. The chamber also adopted Senate Bill 128, which exempts certain destination management company fees from sales and use tax. Supporters said the bill codifies current practice, clarifies the definition of destination management company, and avoids taxing services twice; the Finance Committee report was adopted first, then the bill passed. Consideration then began on House Bill 1195, which restricts the use of artificial intelligence in psychotherapy services. Sponsors described a multi-page amendment adding definitions, allowing certain FDA-approved AI uses, moving some provisions to the Consumer Protection Act, and clarifying liability and consent; members broadly supported the need for guardrails and patient protections, and discussion continued on additional consent language.

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• You'll see in our commitment, and these are literally from six years ago, that our agency's focus, while
• We've supported a version of that with several different letters of support and match commitments.
• And they estimate about $600 million worth of taxable revenue that just left because of that.
• And they estimate about $600 million worth of taxable revenue that just left because of that.
• But we are committed to working together to find these solutions because it is really critical that we

Summary: The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee held a work session on food systems and food security, with no public testimony. The first panel focused on household food security and data. Marie Spiker of the University of Washington explained what food insecurity means, its health impacts, and the importance of reliable measurement, warning that the federal Census food security data is being terminated and that there is no true replacement. She described Washington’s WaFOOD surveys as a useful complement, not a substitute, and noted that they show food insecurity affects households at a range of income levels. Katie Raines of WSDA described the state’s food systems work, the need for shared data and dashboards, and the role of agriculture in both food production and the hunger safety net. Committee members asked about the $2.2 million state food assistance allocation, the scale of the SNAP gap, and how household size, housing costs, and other factors intersect with food insecurity. The committee then heard from Tracy Roof of the University of Richmond on the history of SNAP and its relationship to agriculture. She traced the program from Depression-era commodity distribution through the modern farm bill, emphasizing that food assistance has long functioned both as anti-hunger policy and as an agricultural and economic stabilizer. She highlighted how SNAP expands during recessions, supports retailers and farmers, and has become more important since the Great Recession because participation stayed high even as the economy recovered. Roof also noted that Washington has relatively high SNAP participation and low payment error rates, but that recent federal changes could reduce eligibility and shift more costs to states. Members asked how Washington compares to other states and why the program is structured as it is. A later panel featured the Washington State Food Policy Forum and a joint systems presentation from the Washington Farm Bureau, Washington Retail Association, and Washington Food Industry Association. The Food Policy Forum described its consensus-based recommendations on food insecurity, climate and water, regional food infrastructure, farmland protection, and farm viability, including more support for producer purchasing, water planning, and farmland conservation. The industry groups presented a systems map showing how agriculture, processing, retail, and transportation are interconnected, and argued that rising costs, regulations, labor and fuel expenses, retail theft, and thin margins make it harder to keep farms and stores viable. They said food security depends on store viability and local agricultural profitability, and promised to provide a more detailed list of policy recommendations. The final panel included state agency staff from DSHS, DOH, and WSDA. Bryce Montgomery said the Basic Food program serves about 920,000 Washingtonians monthly and warned that H.R. 1 could require Washington to pay up to 15% of SNAP benefits, broaden work requirements, and restrict immigrant eligibility. Karen Mullen described DOH nutrition programs, including WIC, farmers market nutrition benefits, fruit and vegetable incentives, and a fruit-and-vegetable prescription program, while noting funding instability and the end of SNAP-Ed. WSDA’s Katie Raines began describing ongoing food assistance and farmer support challenges, including farmer mental health and the need to address food insecurity across both producers and consumers.

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• We also had to change the way we present in the packet the individual papers revenue from the Oklahoma
• So instead, we're including an instruction sheet for you to be able to go and find your your revenue,
• whatever your revenue may be, or whoever else you would like to look at it, it's all public information
• According to the Hayden Fleming Act, it has increased Washingtonchito County's revenue from an average
• They did an estimate of needs with no revenue.

Keywords: 914, all

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• I commit to that, yes, Senator.
• Could you commit to looking at that? Yes, Senator. Good answer.
• I appreciate your commitment to the data.
• There was revenue of that company in the millions of dollars, yes.
• Will you commit?

Keywords: nominations, labor, health, veterans, Social Security, Elon Musk, transparency, government accountability

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on various executive nominations and their implications on labor and health affairs. Significant discussions surrounded the nomination of Mr. Sonderling as the Deputy Secretary of Labor, with members expressing concerns about workforce cuts affecting veterans and Social Security employees. There was also a debate led by a member regarding the authority and influence of private individuals, specifically citing Elon Musk's involvement in government decisions. Such discussions raised questions about transparency and accountability within governmental agencies, leading to a proposal for Mr. Musk to provide testimony before the committee.

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• Judge McDonnell brings a strong commitment to the rule of law and a deep dedication to public service
• Judge McDonald brings a strong commitment to the rule of law and a deep dedication to public service
• And if you want to come up with a way to provide revenue for education for the drivers, as Senator Shamp
• But let's not tear up the small trails in the name of creating revenue. I vote nay.
• It also, interestingly, will require the state treasurer to withhold state-shared revenue if Phoenix

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, journal approval, and numerous guest introductions, including several judges shadowing senators, Chief Justice Ann Timmer, mining industry representatives, a doctor of the day, and student and youth visitors. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider a calendar of bills, with several measures receiving committee amendments and do-pass recommendations, including SB 1272 on Douglas port of entry funding, SB 1327 on Arizona Board of Regents restrictions involving foreign countries, SB 1400 on public safety employee information, SB 1519 on off-highway vehicles, SB 1627 on unmanned aircraft, SB 1630 on AHCCCS home- and community-based services and mental illness, HB 1720 on parenting time, SB 1763 on school district finances, SB 1826 on rural wayfinding signs, and SB 1827 on vertiports. Members offered brief explanations on some bills, especially SB 1519 and SB 1720, which addressed off-road vehicle use and equal parenting time standards, respectively. On third reading, the Senate passed SB 1272, SB 1327, SB 1400, SB 1519, SB 1627, SB 1630, SB 1720, SB 1763, and SB 1826. SB 1827 failed on third reading by a 15-15 vote. Senators gave explanations on several measures, including concerns about confidentiality in SB 1400, environmental and trail impacts in SB 1519, and the parenting-time standards in SB 1720. SB 1763 passed overwhelmingly, while SB 1630 passed 28-2. The chamber then moved to a second Committee of the Whole for additional bills. In the second COW, SB 1111 on automatic license plate readers drew the most extensive debate. Senator Payne described guardrails such as case-number access, training, and penalties for misuse, while Senator Hoffman offered a sweeping hostile amendment to sharply limit use and impose civil penalties and a private right of action, arguing the bill enabled mass surveillance. The Hoffman amendment failed 13-17, and the Payne-backed amendment was adopted; the bill was then advanced as amended. Senators also considered SB 1214 on stem-cell/regenerative therapy, SB 1683 on foreign land ownership advisory prohibitions, SB 1686 on a memorial at Wesley Bolin Plaza, and SB 1745 on local excise tax rate limits, all of which received do-pass recommendations after amendments where applicable. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, with further floor debate continuing on SB 1111 over privacy, public records access, and surveillance concerns.

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• This legislation continues our state's commitment to beneficial reuse and work to find ways to ensure
• You'll notice that the general revenue that we receive, we use that as match for those awards.
• They save some of that in the ESF, some of it goes into general revenue, they pay... sales taxes, they
• This remarkable production was a result of the commitment of industry to develop innovative solutions
• They're not generating enough revenue to take on a significant compliance cost of one. one regulation

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• <00:19:51.679> to Community Colleg's commitments to Community Colleg's commitments to hands-on
• young commitment to keeping young commitment to keeping young professionals<02:10:02.560> and
• <04:41:34.638> The<04:41:34.878> original miscellaneous revenues.
• The original miscellaneous revenues.
• <04:49:21.360> to while reinforcing our commitment to while reinforcing our commitment to

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, July 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I'VE ALSO PROPOSED OTHER METHODS OF REACHING OUR GOAL OF REDUCING STATE REVENUE THROUGH VARIOUS COMBINATIONS
• WE REMAIN OPEN TO DIFFERENT MEANS EVEN THOUGH WE REMAIN COMMITTED TO OUR END GOAL TO REDUCE THE GROWTH
• TO USE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO AGAIN BE CRYSTAL CLEAR THAT THE CONVERSATION AROUND TO REDUCING STATE REVENUE
• WHEN WE PASSED THE REPRESENTATIVES BILL TO REDIRECT LOCAL TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAX REVENUE WHICH IS PAID

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• That is a significant policy commitment with generational implications.
• That is a significant policy commitment That is a significant policy commitment with<01:11:03.440
• By 2024, it saw $76 billion in state tax revenue. Mahalo for the opportunity to provide testimony.
• By 2024, it saw $76 billion in state tax revenue. Mahalo for the opportunity to provide testimony.
• I urge you to prioritize our children over revenue. Thank you. Gary Abuta in opposition.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard SB 888, which would bar operators of smart household security devices from sharing user data with law enforcement unless the user consents or police obtain a warrant. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection offered comments and Judiciary submitted written support. Several individuals also submitted written support. The committee recommended passage with amendments clarifying that the Office of Consumer Protection may enforce violations and adopting Judiciary’s recommended changes, while also deferring the effective date to July 1, 2050. The motion passed unanimously among members present, with one senator excused. The committee then took up SB 2777 on insurance disclosures. The bill would require authorized insurers to disclose claim-handling data to consumers, including claims open at the start of a period, closed with payment, closed without payment, and open at the end of the period. The committee described amendments to clarify the bill, remove a requirement for the DCCA insurance division to handle publication, and defer the effective date to July 1, 2050. The measure was passed with amendments and the recommendation was adopted, with one member voting no and another excused. In a joint Commerce and Consumer Protection/Judiciary hearing on SP2738 relating to tax haven abuse, the Department of Taxation offered comments and the Tax Foundation testified in opposition, arguing the state should rely on IRS audits and existing worldwide reporting rules rather than create a separate state approach. Other written testimony was noted in both support and opposition. The committees recommended passage with amendments adopting Taxation’s technical changes and deferring the effective date to July 1, 2050; the recommendation was adopted, with one senator noting reservations. The joint hearing then moved to health-related bills, including SB 2690 on primary care spending, SB 3103 on energy assistance, SB 3137 on Department of Health authority over food, drugs, and cosmetics, SB 3164 on child welfare service organizations, and SB 3206 on cannabinoids. SB 2690 drew strong support from physicians and advocates who said it would address primary care shortages, especially on neighbor islands, while HMSA and others warned a fixed spending percentage could raise costs and suggested a working group. SB 3164 drew support from child welfare providers and opposition from the Attorney General over indemnification language, and SB 3206 drew mixed testimony: state agencies raised federal-law and vagueness concerns, while hemp and cannabis advocates and some farmers supported the measure and urged broader legalization or amendments.

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• They will be the ones who will have long-term commitment to those resources much more than government
• They will be the ones who will have long-term commitment to those resources much more than government
• They will be the ones who will have long-term commitment to those resources much more than government
• But if we can identify a debt service revenue source that we can actually fund bigger things, I think
• I would like to see more discussion on other ways to raise revenue to support our INA.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• House Bill 145 is assigned to committee number three, Revenue.
• So the the the revenue that we were 7%.
• It's part of our commitment to increase.
• It's part of our commitment communities.
• followed what the that the revenues followed what the that the revenues coming<02:26:53.280>

Keywords: 916, all

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• Your enduring commitment to our great county, Mabel, our county of Rio Riva is a testament to your faith
• Of the industrial revenue bond process. And why is it necessary for these bonds to be Issue.
• They are private sector projects that are trying to take advantage of the industrial revenue bond to
• President, these, these, these big projects utilizing the industrial revenue bonds, are they?
• They are saving billions of dollars, and our cities and counties are losing tax revenue.

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• Williams, and others, is the official general fund revenue estimate for fiscal year 2027.
• As the members may recall, we did pass last week Senate Joint Resolution No. 17, which was the revenue
• Again, it is the revenue estimates for fiscal year 2027.
• And, finally, whereas his decades of commitment to the people of Delaware have left a lasting impact
• I admire your commitment to the veteran community. I think...

Keywords: 1064, all