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• Aid became General Washington's trusted Aid became General Washington's trusted Aid and and and Protegé
• pass a general fund and education trust pass a general fund and education trust fund budget by law and
• n BR has been adopted M Hall 100 I zero n BR has been adopted M Hall 100 I zero n BR has been adopted
• Fund is our children's uh First Trust Fund is our children's uh First Trust Fund and um we're going
• fund Debt Service Senior Services trust fund Debt Service Senior Services trust fund Alabama Alabama

Bills: HB 9, HB 22, HB 908, HB 1392

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment

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• And the amazing thing about marginal cost in renewables, it ties back to that zero fuel cost.
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Bills: HF75

Keywords: HF75, earned incentive release credit, earned incentive credits, revocation, revocable credits, corrections, Minnesota Department of Corrections, prison discipline, incarcerated persons, inmate misconduct, facility rules, sentence reduction, supervised release, Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act, public safety, rehabilitation, prison credits, executed sentence, 1183, house

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• Trust us, for we have given you our trust. We are the governed, but we govern, too.
• Trust, which is a nationwide organization that works in redistricting in all 50 states.
• Adam Kincaid is the head of the Redistricting Trust.
• OK, the Redistricting Trust, a Republican truth.
• No, I think it's the National Redistricting Trust or maybe Republican Redistricting. OK.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• He said selling School Trust Lands is the last opportunity to make money off of school trust lands to
• this issue the office of school trust this issue the office of school trust land<00:10:33.079>
• for the trust.
• You've asked Aaron Vandal, the school trust land administrator, to administer the trust on behalf of
• the way that most of the school trust the way that most of the school trust land<00:15:53.639>

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up HF 1425, which would prohibit the sale of state-owned school trust lands in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to the federal government and instead require a land trade. Representative Skraba argued the federal wilderness law requires an exchange, not a sale, and said the state should trade Boundary Waters school trust lands for federal lands elsewhere, citing potential benefits for logging, mining, and school trust revenue. He said the current proposed sale price was too low and moved to lay the bill over for possible inclusion in a future bill. Later, he withdrew a DE1 amendment and instead moved to re-refer the bill to the Education Finance Committee, but that motion failed. Testimony was largely opposed to the bill. Aaron Vandal of the Office of School Trust Lands said the exchange option was no longer viable, that the lands have produced no revenue for education for decades, and that selling them is the trust’s last opportunity to generate returns for schoolchildren. Bob Meyer of the DNR supported Vandal’s position and said the agency could not negotiate mineral rights in the way suggested. Aon Clems of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy and Amanda Hefner of Save the Boundary Waters both opposed HF 1425, though they emphasized different reasons: Clems argued a sale best fulfills the state’s fiduciary duty to maximize long-term returns for education, while Hefner said a sale would harm public education funding, align with the trust’s original purpose, and help consolidate federal ownership in the wilderness. Members then questioned the valuation and the practical differences between a sale and an exchange. Representative Jacob challenged the low per-acre price and asked about the federal government’s set-aside amount, while Representative Fischer asked how the appraisal was determined. DNR lands and minerals director Joe Henderson explained the valuation came from an independent appraiser, was based on the wilderness restrictions and lack of development potential, and was from a 2020 appraisal that is now being updated. Representative Schultz supported the sale approach and said the state should not transfer the land at such a low price. The committee did not advance the bill to the Education Finance Committee.

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• And the second time, we got serious and cleared our zone zero.
• But we can't get ignitions down to zero. Fast fires can happen in grassland.
• Zone zero, for example, you said no smoking areas.
• And then the zone zero and the ladder fuels leading up to zone zero are the most important.
• I've sent numerous letters supporting the strictest forms of Zone Zero.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• We're making significant investments in EHPAP, our bread-and-butter, trusted program to help both renters
• 04.519> uh EHPAP, our bread and butter uh EHPAP, our bread and butter uh uh<00:03:05.320> trusted
• program to help both renters uh trusted program to help both renters and<00:03:08.000> homeowners
• <00:21:19.920> loans,<00:21:20.440> low-interest<00:21:20.960> loans, zero-interest
• loans, low-interest loans, zero-interest loans, low-interest loans, the<00:21:22.600> uh the

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House considered the conference committee report on House File 1141, a housing bill, and moved to adopt the report and repass the bill as amended. Rep. Howard said the compromise would help build thousands of new homes, keep Minnesotans housed, and improve transparency and collaboration with the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, while remaining budget-neutral. He highlighted investments in housing infrastructure bonds, greater Minnesota workforce housing, manufactured housing, EHPAP, supportive housing, and a new provision for greater public access at MHFA board meetings, while noting that some Senate proposals, including a manufactured housing bill of rights and a ban on private equity home purchases, were not included. Several members spoke in support of the compromise. Rep. Kozlowski emphasized the bill’s role in addressing housing instability, homelessness, and workforce shortages, citing investments in first-generation homebuyer assistance, supportive housing, and preservation of beds and units. Rep. Skraba and Rep. West also supported the bill, with Skraba praising the bipartisan process and West arguing the bill focused on supply-side solutions such as manufactured housing and easing development constraints. Rep. Schultz opposed the bill, arguing the money should instead go to school safety, fraud prevention, asset preservation, and lowering costs for taxpayers. After brief discussion, the House adopted the conference report and advanced the bill to third reading.

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• Anderson shared, it requires relationship building and trust. And it takes a long time.
• One would be capacity building, and the other would be the zero to five age group that seems to be also
• The zero to five age group seems to be also missing when we've looked at the data.
• The very first goal of the plan is to increase public awareness and trust in 988.
• Through Trust, we are building a compassionate, effective, and urgent response system that saves lives

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I think we're putting a lot of trust in government that they will, that communities will serve in the
• Okay, members, with your votes of seven ayes and zero nays, you have given SB 1662 a due pass.
• Members, with your votes of seven ayes and zero nays, you have given SB 1620 as amended a due pass.
• Members, with your votes of seven and zero made, you have given SB 1620 as a minute a due pass.
• Okay, members, with your votes of five ayes, zero nays, you have given SCR 1025 a do pass.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• That hurts local economies, eliminates jobs, and takes away a trusted source for pet owners.
• Foie gras is a breeding ground for disease, and aquatic fowl are some of the biggest ground zeros for
• WMAs have been funded by licenses and other hunter-related funds and are maintained in public trust and
• But H. 1048 will preserve state-owned forests as wild lands at zero cost to taxpayers.
• There are zero acres of absolute permanent protection for Massachusetts forests today in Massachusetts

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee hearing covered a wide range of animal, wildlife, hunting, and environmental bills. Early testimony focused on deer management, with Rep. Markey urging creation of a deer commission to address crop damage, vehicle collisions, and Lyme disease, and Sen. Durant supporting bills to allow Sunday bow hunting, expand crossbow use, and reduce the 500-foot dwelling restriction for archery hunting. Supporters framed these measures as practical wildlife-management tools, while questions centered on how they would differ from existing Fish and Wildlife authority and whether they would allow hunting closer to residences. Later, Rep. Sena also spoke in support of a bill to increase protected wildlife management areas and another to require non-lead ammunition, arguing both would benefit biodiversity and reduce environmental harm. A substantial portion of the hearing addressed animal welfare and commerce. Multiple witnesses supported bills to ban or phase out the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops, arguing that pet stores rely on puppy mills and obscure the source of animals, while opponents said the bills would hurt responsible breeders, small businesses, and consumer choice. The committee also heard strong testimony for bills to ban the sale of cats and dogs in pet shops, with supporters citing sick animals, consumer deception, and the need to cut off the puppy mill supply chain. In a separate animal-testing segment, witnesses backed bills requiring non-animal testing methods for cosmetics and household products, saying alternatives are more accurate and humane; biomedical research representatives opposed those bills and a related research-animal measure, warning of unintended restrictions on research institutions and arguing animal models remain necessary for many studies. The committee also heard testimony on horseshoe crab conservation, with supporters of H. 898 urging an end to taking horseshoe crabs for bait because of population declines, shorebird impacts, and the species’ importance to biomedical science. On wildlife trafficking, witnesses backed bills to ban intrastate sales of ivory and rhino horn, saying Massachusetts should close loopholes that aid poaching and align with federal law and other states; one antique dealer testified in support, saying he avoids such items and still sees them in the marketplace. Additional testimony supported bans on fur products from factory farms and on force-feeding birds for foie gras, with advocates emphasizing cruelty, public health, and environmental concerns. The hearing was lengthy and heavily attended, with the chairs repeatedly limiting testimony to three minutes and inviting written submissions; no committee votes or final actions were taken during the transcript excerpt.

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• conditioning, homes in the floodplain like the one being flipped down my street that are designed for zero
• So by taking these tens of thousands of cars off the road a day and producing zero on-site emissions,
• reduces barriers to rail electrification infrastructure by exempting projects that build or improve zero
• - or near-zero-emission infrastructure from producing environmental impact reports.
• We have the trust of our neighbors and our residents to help, building by building, block by block, help

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee hearing focused on a broad set of climate, energy, and environmental justice proposals. Early testimony strongly supported the Climate Change Superfund or “Polluter Pays” bill (H.1014/S.58), which would assess the largest fossil fuel emitters for a one-time fee based on historic emissions to fund climate adaptation. Sponsors argued the bill is modeled on Superfund cleanup principles, would target only the largest multinational polluters, would not be passed on to consumers, and would direct a significant share of funds to environmental justice communities. Committee members asked about the number of companies covered, consumer impacts, and whether the bill would address other forms of environmental destruction; sponsors said it was limited to major fossil fuel companies with a Massachusetts footprint and did not cover other pollution sources. The committee also heard testimony on a fusion energy compact proposal (S.673) that would direct the administration to develop a framework for a New England regional compact to accelerate fusion research, workforce development, and supply-chain growth. Supporters from MIT and the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities said fusion could become a major clean-energy and economic opportunity, but acknowledged the technology is not yet commercially viable and still has unresolved technical, cost, and waste-management questions. Members pressed on environmental impacts, siting, waste, costs, and whether the bill would create a compact or only a framework; sponsors said it would only create the framework and that the administration would need to negotiate with other states. Another major topic was a pilot program for nature-based climate solutions (H.971/S.??), backed by legislators, Boston Harbor Now, and UMass Boston’s Stone Living Lab. Witnesses said the bill would help speed permits for research and demonstration projects such as living shorelines, marsh restoration, and hybrid “green-to-gray” flood protections, while maintaining safeguards and protecting Indigenous and historic resources. Committee members asked how the proposal would interact with other permitting reforms and whether it could conflict with housing or wetland-related streamlining; supporters said it was complementary and aimed at making projects faster, more affordable, and more data-driven. The hearing also covered climate-safe buildings and climate adaptation funding bills. Supporters of H.1004/S.583 said current building codes do not adequately account for future flooding, heat, and wind, and the bill would add climate expertise to the building board, allow stretch resilience codes, expand floodplain standards, and create a retrofit program. Related testimony backed H.938/S.572, which would create a dedicated climate and community resilience fund financed by a small fee on property insurance premiums; advocates said it would provide stable long-term revenue for adaptation, especially in environmental justice communities, and help replace unreliable federal funding. One witness from CLF supported the climate-safe buildings and funding bills but opposed S.560/H.939 as too broad. The committee also heard testimony on airport air-quality legislation (H.997) calling for more monitoring and mitigation of ultra-fine particulate pollution around Logan Airport and Massport communities. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• The state could have a fund, a revolving loan fund where we offer zero-interest loans to people to get
• ... ...a revolving loan fund where we offer zero-interest loans to people to get through these emergencies
• LAEDC staff and our members represent the diversity of Los Angeles County and act as trusted conveners
• So you have the resources and the relationships with trusted messengers, and ensure everyone has the
• our colleagues at LAEDC, as I just mentioned, and in the public and private sector, to continue to zero

Summary: The joint Senate and Assembly labor committees held a hearing on the Los Angeles wildfires and their impact on workers, employers, and recovery efforts. Chairs and members emphasized that rebuilding should prioritize worker safety, equity, local hiring, and strong labor standards rather than simply moving quickly or relying on the lowest bidder. They also stressed the need to learn from past disasters and to create a more coordinated state response for future emergencies. Worker advocates described how domestic workers, day laborers, firefighters, and other frontline workers were affected by the fires. Testimony focused on workers being trapped in evacuation zones, lacking timely information in Spanish, losing jobs and income, and facing exposure to toxic debris without adequate PPE. Speakers called for expanded outreach and education, stronger Cal/OSHA enforcement, broader occupational safety coverage for domestic workers and day laborers, recall and transfer rights, childcare and transportation support, and a centralized disaster relief system that can quickly deliver cash aid and equipment regardless of immigration status. Firefighter Derek Irwin said California firefighters face serious carcinogenic exposure and urged continued funding for the firefighter cancer prevention and research program, along with a long-term state health monitoring and research effort similar to the World Trade Center Health Program. Building trades and labor representatives argued that cleanup and rebuilding should be done through community workforce agreements, prevailing wage, apprenticeship requirements, and local hire provisions, and said the state already has trained workers available. They also said federal debris-removal work through the Army Corps has limited the state’s ability to impose some standards, but that state and local funding or subsidies should trigger labor requirements. Employer and business representatives described major losses to property, inventory, revenue, and jobs, especially in Altadena and nearby areas. The Altadena Chamber said it is coordinating recovery resources, while a construction business owner said small local firms are being shut out of disaster contracts and proposed a more accessible procurement process for local and minority businesses. LAEDC presented preliminary estimates of billions in property damage and business disruption, tens of thousands of potential job losses, and a recovery timeline of five to ten years, warning that low-income communities will be disproportionately affected and that workforce retraining and upskilling will be needed alongside the broader economic recovery.

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• fund or the behavioral health or Medicaid trust funds.
• There have been considerable discussions about the trust funds.
• funds, or do we continue to build on the trust funds for the future?
• And let me couple that with the same for the other trust funds.
• a couple hundred million in the Water Trust.

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• <00:09:55.920> out, Uh, my goal is typically to zero out, Uh, my goal is typically to zero
• We haven't even passed our energy tax, which is zero fiscal cost.
• We haven't even passed our energy tax, which is zero fiscal cost.
• So, the people of my community get zero So, the people of my community get zero even<00:45:05.320
• pharmacists that help customers trust pharmacists that help customers trust the<01:21:26.200>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:15:51.120> fund, um one of the bills is for a trust fund, um one of the bills is for a
• trust fund, and<00:15:52.399> I'm<00:15:52.560> hoping<00:15:52.880> part<00:15
• We have to move on. >> My use of neoniconoids and other seed treatments in soybeans has been zero.
• We have to move on. >> My use of neoniconoids and other seed treatments in soybeans has been zero.
• We have to move on. >> My use of neoniconoids and other seed treatments in soybeans has been zero.

Bills: HF3965, HF3704, HF3260, HF3718

Keywords: pesticide, agriculture, environmental protection, health risks, chemical safety, local agriculture, insecticides, pollinators, seeds, environmental health, neonicotinoids, systemic insecticides, civil penalties, pest management, land trends, report, appropriation, farmers, veterinary medicine, veterinary technology

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• Sorry, that's all right. 16 yeas, zero nays. Representative Harvey, yes.
• Sorry, that's all right. 16 yeas, zero nays. Second so this was... it couldn't be called.
• Chairman Lynn, yes. 17 yeas, zero nays. 17 yeas, zero nays. Yes, did you say you voted yes too?
• violation of that trust.
• violation of that trust.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first corrected a procedural issue by revoting on House Bills 98 and 164, which had previously been reported out unanimously before the notice had been placed on the calendar. HB 98, concerning professional limited liability company assistant managers, was again voted ought to pass by roll call 16-0 and was placed on the consent calendar. HB 164, dealing with local records, was amended with a fiscal note update from the Secretary of State’s office and then voted ought to pass as amended 17-0; because it was going to Finance, it was not eligible for consent. The committee also set aside HB 111 briefly while the amendment language was corrected. The committee then took up HR 6, a resolution condemning the judicial doctrine of disparate impact. The sponsor argued the resolution was intended to criticize the doctrine, but several members said it was too broad, legally problematic, and in need of more work, including a drafting error in the addressee. The committee voted ITL on HR 6 by 15-2, and with no objection it was placed on the consent calendar. The final major item was HB 111 FN, which would extend the right-to-know ombudsman position for two years. Representative Kuttab offered an amendment to limit remote records requests to people with a New Hampshire connection, citing testimony about out-of-state requests and the burden on municipalities. Members discussed the broader policy of the bill, with supporters saying the ombudsman has reduced court filings and saves time and money, while opponents said the office needs restructuring or more resources and that they were not ready to extend it without changes. The amendment was adopted 16-1, and the committee then voted ought to pass as amended 15-2, sending the bill to Finance.

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• Zero nays. The motion prevails. The chair lays out Senate Bill 2405.
• There being five ayes, four absent, zero abstentions. The motion prevails.
• There being five ayes, zero nays. There being four ayes, four absent, the motion prevails.
• Criminal Justice is required to provide suitable clothing, civilian clothing, money in the inmate's trust

Bills: HB1826, HB1969, HB2708, HB2729, HB3618, HB4515, HB4764, SB1021, SB1610

Keywords: mental health, women's health, county jail, depression screening, criminal justice, inmate release, identification certificate, Texas Department of Corrections, personal identification, driver's license, state law, reentry services, nondisclosure, criminal history, criminal defendants, community supervision, misdemeanors, felonies, rehabilitation, hearsay

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• I appreciate trusting OHE and DEED to come up with that information.
• I got zero. I got zero. My kids got zero. They had to take out loans.

Bills: HF2634, HF2241, HF2649, HF2520, HF2610

Keywords: North Star Promise, scholarship, higher education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in-demand jobs, workforce development, career training, job market, high-demand occupations, high-demand industries, college aid, state financial aid, FAFSA, student eligibility, program of study, degree program, certificate program, community college, university, labor market data

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• Fifteen yeas, zero nays, Madam Chair.
• Fifteen yeas, zero nays, Madam Chair.
• First up, Michelle Watson, Florida Alliance of Children’s Councils and Trust.”
• Thirteen yeas, zero nays, Madam Chair.

Summary: The Pre-K through 12 Budget Subcommittee met during Budget Week and first considered three member bills. House Bill 1111, by Rep. Valdes, would eliminate the option for students to leave high school with a certificate of completion instead of a standard diploma. Valdes said the bill was inspired by students who met credit requirements but could not pass a required assessment, and argued the certificate does not provide access to college, trade school, or military service. The bill passed unanimously, 15-0. CS for House Bill 127, by Rep. Kendall, would support students with disabilities by using existing Florida Department of Education curriculum to create micro-credentials and coordinating with the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities and OSHA on workplace safety. Goodwill, the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Florida PTA, and others supported the bill, which also passed unanimously, 15-0. House Bill 1367, by Rep. Booth, addressed chronic absenteeism by requiring statewide definitions and more uniform attendance reporting, along with rules for excused and unexcused absences and early identification of chronically absent students. Testimony emphasized inconsistent district policies and the need for clearer data and interventions. The bill passed 13-0, with some members noting concerns about implementation details and future rulemaking. The committee then took up PCB-P-PKB-2501, the proposed conforming bill for the fiscal year 2025-2026 Pre-K through 12 budget. The chair said the bill was designed to align statutes with budget and scholarship funding procedures, especially around the Florida Education Finance Program and scholarship payments. The PCB would require Florida student ID numbers for scholarship students, standardize cross-checking against FTE survey data, set quarterly payment dates, and use one data source for both reporting and withholding scholarship-related FFP amounts. It also would reduce certain add-on weights by 50%, remove the budget stabilization program, and repeal the educational enrollment stabilization program. Several members raised concerns that the add-on weight reductions could hurt career and technical education, AICE, IB, and CAPE programs, while the sponsor argued the data showed too much spending in an “other” category and that the reductions were aimed at aligning funding with actual program costs. Public testimony was mixed: some supported tighter accountability and clearer payment rules, while others warned against undermining expensive career-readiness programs. The PCB passed 11-2. After the conforming bill, the chair presented the proposed fiscal year 2025-2026 Pre-K through 12 budget, totaling just under $21 billion, about $400 million below the current year. She said the budget reflects a need to slow spending growth and includes $20 million for New Worlds Scholarship Accounts, $7 million for security grants at Jewish day schools and preschools, $14 million for public school transportation stipends, an overall FEFP increase of about $747.7 million, $100 million for teacher salary increases, and increases in the base student allocation and funds per student. The committee did not vote on the budget recommendation at this meeting; it was distributed for review and will move to the Budget Committee next week.

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• We choose any, none, zero of the above. That's fine. Senator Gruenhagen.
• We choose any, none, zero of the point.
• A longer strategic of public trust.
• And now we are being asked to trust the same system to undergo...”
• I trust you. >> I trust you. And... >> Yeah. >> Yeah. I [snorts] don't know.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And at the end of the day, I do trust a judicial officer.
• And at the end of the day, I do trust a judicial officer.
• The intent is to ensure that our trusted law enforcement...
• Those are central to public safety and community trust in California.
• , with the goal to reduce fatalities to zero.

Keywords: 988, house, all