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• We've already issued some payments on initial milestones.
• year. ports across the state to be installed by the end of this calendar year.
• We've already issued some payments on initial milestones.
• The state pays grants for companies to come in and install, operate, and maintain... ...and install,
• There's also charging infrastructure being installed there for that project.

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• conversion system installations.
• conversion system installations.
• On the solar energy installations.
• most<00:58:04.480> concentrated installations map, the most concentrated installations map
• <01:00:05.680> of there are much fewer installations of there are much fewer installations

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• the option of annual installments or lump sum.
• You know, where you can get your payment every year for 20 years or whatever it is, or a one-time payment
• payment.
• The legislation or the state rules are designed as it's not a lease payment, but it's a lump-sum payment
• , or you can take that in installments.

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Summary: The Energy Development and Transmission Committee met in interim session and approved the November 6 minutes. Chair Novak outlined the committee’s study agenda, including large energy users such as data centers, geothermal, landowner relations, wind and solar, and other energy topics across the state. The meeting was framed as informational only, with no bills or formal legislative action taken beyond the minutes approval. Testimony focused first on landowner relations. Oliver County Commissioner Dave Berger described the county’s energy history and local support for coal and related development. North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue emphasized proactive, face-to-face communication with landowners, respect for property rights, and the need for developers to be transparent about tradeoffs; he also discussed insurance and liability concerns tied to easements. Committee members asked about eminent domain, local versus state authority, and how communities can better understand the revenue and infrastructure implications of energy development. Department of Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Tom Bodine then described the department’s ombudsman programs for pipeline restoration and reclamation, wind restoration, and royalty oversight. He said the programs provide confidential, third-party assistance on reclamation and royalty disputes, but do not provide legal advice. Senators raised concerns about post-production deductions in royalty leases and whether the ombudsman can explain them; Bodine said the program can clarify statements and deductions but cannot resolve legal disputes. He also said the department has not received requests related to fiber lines. Representatives from Grid United and One Oak described their project development and landowner engagement practices. Grid United’s Brent Johnson discussed the North Plains Connector transmission project, its route selection process, voluntary acquisition approach, and efforts to avoid eminent domain by working closely with regulators, counties, townships, and landowners. One Oak’s Danette Welsh and Tom Giltner described the company’s midstream operations, extensive North Dakota footprint, and emphasis on direct landowner communication, consistent local regulation, careful construction practices, and post-construction reclamation. Members asked about setbacks, zoning consistency, invasive species prevention, outside advocacy groups, and eminent domain use; One Oak said it has not used eminent domain on its North Dakota projects, largely because most gathering lines are negotiated easements.

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• A dealer may exclude rebate payments.
• I don't know, but are rebate payments currently excluded from taxation?
• So, as a licensed electrical contractor that sells and installs solar installations in South Texas.
• We have TDLR who regulates electricians but not solar panel installers.
• and the installation process.

Bills: SB264, SB542, SB924, SB1008, SB1029, SB1036, SB1057, SB1058, SB1185, SB1202, SB1358, SB1364, SB1376, SB1569, SB1664, SB1697, SJR50

Keywords: SB 264, Texas Workers' Compensation Act, group self-insurance, self-insured groups, workers' compensation, Texas Department of Insurance, commissioner of insurance, certificate of approval, guaranty fund, trust fund, wind down, dissolution, labor code, insurance regulation, employer coverage, risk pool, business and commerce, trade workforce economic development, property owners' association, water conservation

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• a secondary water barrier, installing wind-resistant shingles, installing gable-end bracing, reinforcing
• roof-to-wall connections, installing storm shutters, and installing opening protections.
• And if estimated payments are indicative of...
• And if estimated payments are indicative of their final payments, which happen in the second half of
• So the final payment is due for calendar year filers in May.

Summary: The committee took up three tax-related bills and a staff presentation on the state revenue forecast and the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act. SB 856, by Senator DeSigley, would require online real estate listing platforms to display estimated property taxes using state-prescribed methods rather than the current owner’s taxes. Supporters from county, city, and property appraiser groups said the bill would improve transparency for homebuyers, especially first-time buyers and those facing large tax increases after a homestead cap reset. Senators discussed ensuring the estimate appears directly on listing platforms. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered SB 110, by Senator Arrington, which clarifies that people holding 98-year-or-longer residential leases remain eligible for the homestead exemption even if the lease ends upon death, aligning such leases with life estates for estate-planning purposes. An amendment was adopted to clarify that leases terminating at the lessee’s death are valid under current law. The Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section supported the bill, and Senator Gates noted its importance for long-term leaseholders on barrier islands. The amended bill was reported favorably. SB 434, by Senator Leak, would prevent property tax assessments from increasing because of improvements made to harden homes against wind damage, such as stronger roof attachments, shutters, and secondary water barriers. The sponsor said homeowners should not be penalized for resilience upgrades, and the bill was also reported favorably. Staff director Mr. Khan then reviewed the latest general revenue forecast, noting collections were running about $230 million above prior estimates through November and that the new forecast added roughly $500 million in the first budget year, with a smaller increase in the second year. He said corporate income tax was the main weakness in the forecast, due to softer collections and uncertainty around tariffs, while other sources were generally stronger. In the second half of the presentation, he explained that the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act would significantly affect Florida’s corporate income tax base if fully conformed to, with an estimated $3.5 billion general revenue impact in fiscal year 2026-27, largely because of retroactive provisions such as bonus depreciation and research expensing. Senators and the appropriations chair discussed the budget implications, including possible ways to limit the impact through decoupling or prospective treatment. No votes were taken on the forecast presentation, and the committee adjourned after members requested to be recorded as voting in favor on SB 856 and SB 110.

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• , if they can install one at all.
• To be able to install your unit and to prohibit the HOA from declining you to install that unit.
• We saw this as that to be a discretion of the property owner when it comes to the installation.
• A discretion of the whole property owner when it comes to the installation.
• And if the installation cannot be done, or if the installation is being proposed one way, and...

Summary: The committee heard several housing-related bills. AB 2002 would clarify and extend the REAP 1.0 regional housing planning grant program, with the author and regional planning groups arguing it provides needed technical assistance for housing elements and RHNA compliance; the California Building Industry Association opposed unless amended over concerns about local constraints. The committee discussed accepted amendments on regulations, suballocation to subregions, and spending deadlines, and then passed the bill on a do pass as amended motion to Senate Appropriations. AB 1684 would prohibit HOAs from restricting homeowners’ ability to install or replace cooling systems, with supporters citing heat safety and opponents focusing on building integrity, electrical capacity, permits, and common-area placement; the committee adopted amendments on licensed electrical contractors, disclosure, and permit requirements, and passed the bill to Senate Judiciary. AB 1710 would extend SB 330-style vesting protections to state and regional agencies so housing projects are not subject to later regulatory changes, with supporters emphasizing predictability and opponents warning it could conflict with later state, regional, and federal requirements, especially for water and environmental rules; the bill was passed as amended to Senate Local Government. The committee also heard AB 2263, which would authorize the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority to provide employee housing on its land with a preference for VTA workers while keeping units open to the public and compliant with fair housing law. VTA said the bill would help employees facing long commutes and high housing costs, and the committee discussed financing through transit-oriented development partnerships and existing land holdings; the bill was passed as amended to Senate Appropriations. AB 2270 would require the state tax credit committee to account for rural realities when scoring farmworker housing projects for low-income housing tax credits; supporters said current amenity-based scoring disadvantages rural farmworker developments, and the bill was passed as amended to Senate Appropriations. Later, AB 2118 would refine AB 2011 by limiting local objective standards that can block mixed-use and affordable housing projects, with supporters saying cities still use loopholes to delay projects; the committee discussed possible state mandate reimbursement issues and passed the bill to Local Government. Finally, AB 2050 would require HOA reserve funding based on reserve studies, add notice and safeguards for reserve transfers, and phase in funding over six years; supporters argued it would prevent large special assessments and protect homeowners, while opponents said enforcement remains weak and the bill could still burden owners. The committee did not take a final recorded vote on AB 2050 in the portion provided, but members discussed the need for stronger enforcement and the balance between reserve funding and affordability.

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• Uh, and also secures payment um.
• Confused and upset, I asked why, especially since there had been no clear signage about payment.
• I literally transitioned to 3 different installations in 3 years with 6-month deployments in each one
• Members, we have 11 major installations, military installations in the state of Texas, 11.
• The bottom line is, When we have service members in these 11 major installations.

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• payments as being an option.
• This allows counties to get away from doing payments under protest.
• This allows counties to get away from doing payments under protest.
• They can pay a partial payment, which is last year's amount.
• And then, lastly, if you either didn't make the first payment or didn't make the final payment within

Summary: The Special Committee on Property Tax Reform met in executive session and considered three measures. House Bill 3354 was amended to clarify language concerning the blind pension fund rate, with members discussing whether the revised rate would be 2.75 cents and whether the fund would remain adequately supported. The committee adopted the amendment, rolled it into a substitute, and then voted the House Committee Substitute for HB 3354 do pass by a 13-0 roll call. The committee then took up House Bill 2925, which had been narrowed to standardized ballot language for property tax-related elections after removing the original November election scheduling requirement. Members discussed the purpose of the change, the different vote thresholds for bond issues in various election types, and concerns about whether the ballot language problem actually existed. The substitute was adopted, and House Committee Substitute Number Two for HB 2925 was voted do pass by 12-1, with Representative Hales voting no. Finally, the committee considered House Bills 3253 and 3254 together, but the substitute focused on a smaller set of provisions: assessor training, monthly installment payments, partial payment during appeal, and electronic records/electronic communication options. The most detailed discussion concerned the revised appeal-payment process, which would let taxpayers pay last year’s amount while appealing, then settle the balance within 30 days after resolution, with interest tied to CPI or 5 percent and a $10 fee to offset revenue that would otherwise go to certain funds. The substitute was adopted, and the House Committee Substitute for HB 3253 and HB 3254 was reported do pass unanimously, after which the committee adjourned.

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• payments as being an option.
• This allows counties to get away from doing payments under protest.
• They can pay a partial payment, which is last year's amount.
• Then they make the rest of that payment within 30 days of it being resolved.
• And then, lastly, if you either didn't make the first payment or didn't make the final payment within

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The Special Committee on Property Tax Reform met in executive session and advanced several bills. House Bill 3354 was amended to clarify language related to the blind pension fund rate, then rolled into a committee substitute and approved unanimously, 13-0. Members discussed whether the fund would still be adequately supported, with the sponsor saying he would continue to work with the department and reevaluate the issue if needed. House Bill 2925 was also taken up and replaced with a substitute that removed the requirement that certain tax-related ballot measures be held at the November general election, leaving standardized ballot language and updated valuation figures. Supporters said the change would address concerns from local districts and preserve flexibility for bond issues in emergencies; one member said the ballot-language change was unnecessary. The substitute was adopted and the bill was passed out of committee 12-1, with Representative Hales voting no. Finally, the committee considered House Bills 3253 and 3254 together under a committee substitute that narrowed the package to provisions that had drawn support: assessor training, monthly installment payments, partial payment during appeal, and electronic records/electronic communication options. The appeal-payment process was revised so taxpayers could pay last year’s amount while appealing, then settle the balance later with a lower interest charge and a $10 fee to offset revenue losses to affected funds. The substitute was adopted and the combined bill was approved 11-0 before the committee adjourned.

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• So, to do the math for you, it's 0.16% of all installs had a complaint. 1.6% of all installs had a complaint
• Well, the roof issue is this: the solar photovoltaic company, the solar installers, install a system
• A roof is part of the company, the solar installers, install a system upon a roof.
• Oftentimes, installers are not trained or expert in installing that thing on a roof. or expert in installing
• I know that I have heard it from solar installers who are the good installers who have said there is

Bills: SB1041, SB1363, SB1418, SB1419, SB1445, SB1447, SB1488, SB1519, SB1523, SB1560, SB1580

Keywords: electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, marijuana, rural opportunity, dispensary, economic development, licensing, social equity, unserved communities, Arizona, small modular reactors, energy regulation, environmental compatibility, utility construction, agricultural use

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• HB 5171 by Hayes, relating to providing a one-time settlement payment applicable to certain benefits
• HB 5191 by Smith, providing a one-time supplemental payment for the cost of living adjustment for certain
• HB 5171 by Hayes, relating to providing a one-time settlement payment applicable to certain benefits
• HB 5171 by Hayes, relating to providing a one-time settlement payment applicable to certain benefits
• HB 5171 by Hayes, relating to providing a one-time settlement payment applicable to certain benefits

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• Not installed required system updates, which impacted functionality during our tests.
• But, you know, so now we've got this system which is able to be installed pretty easily.
• This is cloud-based stuff that can be installed pretty easily.
• So how many installations do you have? It ain't getting it.
• So how many installations do you have that you would require a Starlink kind of connection?

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• all these monthly payments.
• We can't focus on all these monthly payments.
• We see that your payments haven't gone through. Let's figure this out together.
• And obviously, when Davis-Stirling was written, we didn't have things like automatic payment.
• We do have a automatic payment. And so it is not covered in the code.

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• Payments of refunds often result in local governments negotiate negotiating.
• on a house because I found that I could pay the payment for as much as the rent would cost.
• If the tax bill goes out January 2nd, the first installment is due by February 28th, and so on.
• or a county where a US military installation is wholly or partly located.
• And you have to be physically contiguous to a military installation.

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• On SB 1367, SD1, relating to installment loans. Oh, lots of testifiers for this one.
• charge $5 for debit card payments charge $5 for debit card payments correct<00:24:58.960> uh<
• If they did a normal payment or send a check in and the check bounces, the consumer would be hit with
• I would imagine a normal loan payment might be 100 bucks.
• Members moving on to SB 1367, SD1, relating to installment loans.

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Summary: The Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on March 12, 2025, and heard testimony on several bills, with most measures drawing support from state boards, agencies, and industry groups. SB 102 (restaurants) had one supportive testifier and no questions. SB 1367 SD1 (installment loans) drew support from DCCA and other boards, but the chair raised concerns about a proposed $5 debit-card convenience fee, saying it seemed high and suggesting it might be amended downward; DCCA said it would check with industry on the likely impact. SB 1373 SD2 (administrative licensure action against sex offenders) received broad support from DCCA and multiple professional licensing boards, including psychology, physical therapy, naturopathic medicine, chiropractic, dentistry, massage therapy, nursing, optometry, barbering and cosmetology, the Hawaii Medical Board, and HPD. The committee then heard SB 1142 SD1 (insurance proceeds), which was supported by DCCA, the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, AARP, Hawaiʻi Realtors, and the Hawaiʻi Insurers Council, while State Farm offered comments and the Hawaii Bankers Association opposed. Testimony focused on insurance access after the Lahaina wildfires and the need to address underinsured homeowners. The committee also discussed SB 144 SD2 (stabilization of property insurance), with support from the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, AARP, Hawaiʻi Realtors, and the Hawaiʻi Insurers Council, and comments from the Attorney General and DCCA Insurance Division about revising the financing structure and correcting bill language. Opponents and reservationed supporters argued the bill may not help if applicants can still obtain coverage at very high prices, while supporters said it would expand market capacity and provide a safety net as climate-related losses continue. Finally, SB 253 SD2 (condominium reserves) received support from Hawaiʻi Realtors, CI, and several individual testifiers. Supporters said it would enforce existing disclosure requirements under Act 199 and improve reserve funding transparency, while one individual argued stronger enforcement and an ombudsman-style office would be more effective. The chair reminded testifiers to stay on the bill at hand. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the meeting reflected in the transcript.

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• a secondary water barrier, installing wind-resistant shingles, installing gable-end bracing, reinforcing
• roof-to-wall connections, installing storm shutters, and installing opening protections.
• And if estimated payments are indicative of...
• And if estimated payments are indicative of their final payments, which happen in the second half of
• And the first and second estimated payments for the fiscal year Years are due in June.

Bills: S0110, S0434, S0856

Keywords: property assessment, wind damage, home improvements, real estate, tax exemption, Florida statutes, ad valorem taxes, property listings, tax estimation, disclosure, Florida, residential property

Summary: The committee heard and passed three bills before moving to a staff presentation on the state revenue forecast and the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act. SB 856, by Senator DeSantis? [sic], would require online real estate listing platforms to display estimated property taxes for residential properties using prescribed methods and DOR-developed formulas rather than the current owner’s tax bill. Supporters from county, city, and property appraiser groups said the bill would improve transparency and help homebuyers avoid surprise tax and escrow increases. The bill was reported favorably after debate about making sure the estimate appears on realtor and platform sites for first-time buyers. SB 110, by Senator Arrington, was amended and then reported favorably. The bill clarifies that people holding 98-year-or-longer residential leases remain eligible for the homestead tax exemption even if the lease ends upon the tenant’s death, aligning those leaseholds with life estates for estate-planning purposes. The amendment, supported by the Florida Bar’s real property, probate and trust law section, clarified that lease provisions terminating at death are valid under current law. SB 434, by Senator Leak, was also reported favorably; it would prevent property tax assessments from reflecting increased just value attributable to wind-hardening improvements such as stronger roof attachments, shutters, and roof-to-wall reinforcements. The committee then received an update from staff director Azar Khan on the new general revenue forecast. He said collections had been running slightly above estimate overall, but the Revenue Estimating Conference reduced corporate income tax projections because of weaker recent collections and uncertainty around tariffs, while increasing some other revenue sources. Members then discussed the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which staff said would significantly reduce Florida corporate income tax revenue, with a large first-year impact driven by retroactive provisions such as bonus depreciation, research expensing, and business interest deductions. Senators and the appropriations chair said the forecast and federal changes would affect budget planning, and the committee adjourned after noting the bills had been favorably reported and the meeting was complete.

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• The scope of work includes new wiring, windows, doors, wall installation, and HVAC units.
• The scope of work includes new wiring, windows, doors, wall installation, and HVAC units.
• The scope of work includes new wiring, windows, doors, wall installation, and HVAC units.
• <00:13:44.240> of does include installation of does include installation of approximately<
• <00:25:33.559> of annual Debt Service payment of annual Debt Service payment of $11,000<00

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Summary: The committee first approved the January minutes and then received several informational reports on school district tax levies, revenue bonds, lease advertisements, and previously rejected lease transactions. Members were told that one rejected lease for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services in Hardin County would be canceled and rebid, while a Perry County lease modification for the Energy and Environment Cabinet would proceed. The Kentucky Communications Network Authority also submitted its quarterly capital projects report, and Eastern Kentucky University reported revisions to asset preservation projects. Janice Thomas, Deputy State Budget Director, presented four capital project action items. These included a Kentucky State University Betty White Building renovation funded by USDA grant money, a Department of Education state schools dormitory and cottage renovation appropriation increase because bids exceeded estimates, a restricted-funds scope increase for the Elizabethtown CTC science building expansion, and a pool project report for the Department of Corrections’ KCIW kitchen drain line repair and replacement. Representative Petrie asked about how often the statutory authority for midstream project increases is used and whether bids are typically competitive; Thomas said the increases are used often when bids come in above estimates and that bids are generally competitive, though construction costs have been difficult to gauge. The committee unanimously approved the first three action items, and the KCIW project was reported with no action required. H. Sandy Williams of the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority then presented six loans and one emergency grant. The items included loans for Frankfort’s East Frankfort Interceptor wet weather facility project, Sturgis wastewater improvements, Scottsville inflow and infiltration work, Morganfield wastewater treatment plant planning and design, Western Pulaski County Water District transmission improvements, and Springfield water system planning and replacement work, plus an emergency Kentucky Waters grant for Eddyville following a sewer treatment plant failure and local emergency declarations. After no questions, the committee unanimously approved the seven KIA transactions. Chelsea Couch then presented a Kentucky Housing Corporation conduit issuance for $38.4 million to finance a multifamily rental project in Jefferson County; members asked how the committee participates and were told it was a conduit issuance rather than state debt. The committee approved that item. Finally, the committee heard an informational Turnpike Authority refunding issuance of about $53 million for present value savings, then approved four SFCC debt issues for Henderson, Pulaski, Scott, and Trimble counties to finance school renovations and construction. The meeting ended with notice of the next meeting date and location.

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• Uh payments are on crypto.
• Uh payments are on crypto.
• Uh payments are on crypto.
• Uh payments are on crypto.
• would be demand for immediate payments. would be demand for immediate payments.

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Summary: The committee held an informational briefing on fraud in the community, with presenters from ARP, CoinFlip, HPD, the Hawaii Bankers Association, DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection, and the Department of Law Enforcement. The chair described widespread scams targeting kupuna and other residents, including impersonation of grandchildren, lottery/inheritance schemes, romance scams, online shopping fraud, investment scams, and tech-support scams. Members emphasized the emotional manipulation used by scammers, the difficulty of getting victims to report losses, and the need to educate the public on warning signs and available resources. ARP said scams are an epidemic and highlighted national data showing major losses among older adults, including $4.8 billion lost by people age 60 and over in 2024. ARP focused especially on cryptocurrency kiosks as a growing scam channel in Hawaii, citing 64 complaints totaling $922,000 in 2024 and noting that complaints nearly doubled from the prior year. ARP urged stronger safeguards such as limits on transactions, refunds, live customer support, and a law-enforcement contact for operators, and said its Fraud Watch Network can help victims freeze credit, identify next steps, and track current scams. The chair said he intends to introduce legislation to lower and ultimately eliminate the amount of Bitcoin that can be purchased through ATMs. CoinFlip said it supports consumer-protection regulation and described its compliance practices, including scam warning screens, anti-money-laundering controls, blockchain analytics, wallet pinning, transaction monitoring, and cooperation with law enforcement. The company said it is registered as a money services business, files suspicious activity and currency transaction reports, and holds money transmitter licenses in many jurisdictions. It also pointed to Illinois-style refund protections for new users and said it refunds fees to scam victims, though not the underlying funds. In response to committee questions, members and the company discussed whether crypto kiosks are necessary, how scams can be traced, and whether banks and kiosks can better intervene when suspicious activity is detected.

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• If a wind turbine goes up on your land, that landowner gets payments. Would you agree or not?
• In the past, I have introduced this bill, and I called it a PILOT tax payment in lieu of severance.
• What do we know when they are installed? What happens? How, Tim McQueen, Representative?
• When you have a Emily, that had to use these subsidies to actually get the system installed.
• But if they're struggling to get it installed at the front, I would...

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• , land is put into a solar installation, land is put into a solar installation, that<00:15:34.959
• So, Senator Dames, please. installations installations have<00:18:59.560> no<00:18:59.840>
• put solar installations. put solar installations.
• lease payments. lease payments.
• On lines 18 and 19, this is extension of unencumbered funds for the down payment as farm down payment

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