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• , Chapter 56, Section 28, Section 31-9-1.2, NMSA, 1978, Being Laws, 1988, 188, Chapter 107, Section 3
• Section 31 Chapter 108, Section 6 as amended.
• Section 31-18-16, NMSA, 1978, Being Laws, 19977, Chapter 2116, Section 5 as amended, Section 32-2-2A,
• 000, 178, being laws 1977, 177, Chapter 216, Section 5, Section 5 as amended, Section 32-2A-2A, 3.
• Section 5 as amended, Section 32-2A-3, NMSA, 1978, Being Laws, 2002, Chapter 2, Chapter 8, Section 3,

Bills: HM19

Keywords: New Mexico Aviation and Aerospace Day, aviation, aerospace, space industry, missile programs, Spaceport America, White Sands Missile Range, White Sands Test Facility, Kirtland Air Force Base, drone, unmanned aircraft systems, commercial space transportation, NASA, aircraft, STEM education, research laboratories, Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, flight testing, medical evacuation

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• The bill ties valuation to the federal estate tax standard under Internal Revenue Code Section 2031.
• Internal Revenue Code Section 2031. Internal Revenue Code Section 2031.
• Section 2031. Section 2031.
• . code. code.
• <01:14:29.280> government<01:14:29.640> is But our govern our federal government is

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard presentations on two tax bills: House File 4123, by Representative Agbaje, would expand Minnesota’s net investment income tax to include certain business income, especially income from S corporations and LLCs not subject to federal self-employment taxes, while keeping the current rate and million-dollar threshold; she said it would raise an estimated $88.7 million next year. House File 4616, by Chair Gomez, would impose a 1% annual tax on fortunes above $10 million. Gomez framed the bill as a response to growing wealth inequality and argued that wealthy households and large fortunes should contribute more to public services, while Agbaje said her bill would broaden the tax base and help meet state needs. Public testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including Nan Madden of the Minnesota Budget Project, Erica Mominee of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, Lauren Richards, and teacher Kristen Sinicariello, said the bills would help address wealth and income inequality and provide needed revenue for public health, education, and other public services. They pointed to federal tax cuts for high-income households, cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, and strains on state agencies and schools. Richards said small businesses already pay more than large corporations like Amazon, and Sinicariello argued that higher revenue would support classrooms and help equalize opportunity. Opponents, including Brian Cook of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, Dalton Danielson of the Minnesota Business Partnership, and John Beschi of NFIB Minnesota, warned that both bills would hurt business competitiveness and investment. They argued that HF 4123 would effectively create a new higher tax tier for pass-through businesses and that HF 4616 would be difficult to administer, could force sales of illiquid assets, and could discourage entrepreneurship and capital investment. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion of the meeting provided; the committee moved through bill presentations and public testimony before member discussion.

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• Uh, on replacing lines 265 through 266 on page 10 with the following section two.
• This act shall following section two.
• When asked again, he explained that he did not have the other code section in hand, but there is a similar
• The speaker explained that he would have used 10,000, but he did not have the other code section in hand
• I don't have the other code section in my hand, but there's a similar provision for heavier vehicles

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• So there is one section it would be the actual definition so that's 25 2150 where it defines section
• <00:04:06.080> here Uh and then these other sections here Uh and then these other sections
• The study on line five, section eight, makes the reference to the tax code here.
• The study on line five, section eight, makes the reference to the tax code here.
• The study on line five, section eight, makes the reference to the tax code here.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• That's what government is for.
• Chairman, HB 4149, 2026-2027, local government. HB 4149, 2026-2027, local government.
• government shouldn't give.
• Government is the problem.
• Government.

Summary: The House convened, approved the journal, and spent much of the opening portion recognizing guests and interns from both parties, along with former lawmakers and a newly seated member, Representative Sylvia Allen. The chamber then took up House Concurrent Resolution 2065 honoring the late Alfredo Gutierrez. Members from both parties gave extended remarks about his life as a civil rights advocate, student activist, legislator, and mentor, and the resolution was unanimously adopted and transmitted to the Senate. Family members of Gutierrez were recognized in the gallery during the memorial tribute. The House then moved into Committee of the Whole on the first budget-related measures. On House Bill 4138, the “feed bill”/budget operations measure, Democrats argued the budget favored corporations and data centers over seniors, health care, housing, universities, and vulnerable families, while Republicans defended it as a continuation of prior policy and said it preserved tax conformity and modest agency cuts. After debate and questions, the committee recommended the bill do pass and the House adopted that report, sending HB 4138 to engrossing. The chamber next considered House Bill 4139, the amusement/gaming-related budget bill. Members debated whether it was essentially unchanged from last year’s budget language, with Republicans saying it was a continuation bill and that gaming-related provisions would support rural economies and tourism, while Democrats questioned the broader budget context and its effects on working families. The committee recommended HB 4139 do pass, and the House adopted that recommendation. The House then began debate on House Bill 4140, the state budget implementation bill, focusing on the budget stabilization fund and a proposed government efficiency initiative; discussion was still underway at the end of the transcript.

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• When the zip code needs to thrive.
• , a unique zip code.
• around multiclass governance structures. around multiclass governance structures.
• <06:17:16.638> The Chinese government aggression. The Chinese government aggression.
• Actions that could government.

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

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• want to thank the chair and the staff for their work on the amendments related to the disclosure section
• I want to be very clear that in this particular committee, we only dealt with the section.
• In this particular committee, we only dealt with the section within the Health Code, and that was around
• How we pay for these programs really matters, and this bill relies on criminal fees and Vehicle Code
• AB 2531 puts our veterans first where the federal government has failed them.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• governments.
• <00:15:53.760> governance to restructure GIS governance governance to restructure GIS governance
• . governance. governance.
• <01:26:49.520> governance what happens when government governance what happens when government
• . governments. governments.

Keywords: 916, all

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• to function the way government to function the way government<00:44:44.160> should<00:44:44.480
• That's in a different section of the code.
• This moves it to the section of code under a nice law. clerk<00:54:43.040> lock<00:54:43.280><
• This moves it to the section of code under Annayia's law. agree there'll be a condition of agree there'll
• there's a section of code that deals there's a section of code that deals with<00:56:14.480>

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• The procurement code, chapter 103D, is our procurement code.
• The<03:34:14.080> procurement<03:34:14.680> code The procurement code The procurement code
• . code. code.
• <03:34:48.800> section supporting this and for section section supporting this and for section
• . governance. governance.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• But that provision already exists in our Civil Practices and Remedies Code.
• of the government code would protect the individuals relying on the program.
• Members of the panel, we will be using a color-coded timer system.
• So you don't have the government either favoring or disfavoring religion.
• Article VII, Section 1 is a mandate just to create a system. That's it.

Bills: SB 2

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Chair, I'd ask you to leave section four on hold.
• I don't know if you want to section.
• And um if one really one billing code.
• It's the highlighted section on that page.
• > on<00:49:41.280> that It's the highlighted section on that It's the highlighted section

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• President, now allow me to go through section by section. Section one, parole board training.
• This section Section 11, effective date.
• To look at the sections of the bill section by section.
• Section one.
• . code. code.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• I think there was going to need to be an adjustment there anyhow. after section after section one<00:
• <00:46:43.839> one followup yeah so all after section one followup yeah so all after section
• <01:19:39.080> on think I'm confused by the section on think I'm confused by the section on
• claim Provisions in the insurance code claim Provisions in the insurance code more<01:41:31.280>
• <05:17:32.920> for be a record for each billing code for be a record for each billing code

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a non-germane amendment to HB 297 that would create the Granite State Home Mitigation and Resiliency Program. Insurance Commissioner DJ Beton, joined by department staff, explained that the proposal is intended to help homeowners afford insurance by funding proactive home improvements that reduce risk and improve insurability. He said the program would be funded by the first $1 million collected annually from the insurance premium tax, with grants of up to $10,000 available on a first-come, first-served basis. Beton described the problem as rising homeowners insurance premiums, hard-market underwriting, nonrenewals, and the resulting shift to more expensive surplus lines coverage. He said eligible projects could include roof fortification, exterior improvements, flood-related foundation work, and removal of hazardous trees or limbs. He cited similar programs in other states, especially Alabama, Louisiana, and North Carolina, as evidence the model can work and noted that industry representatives were present in support. He also said the program would use means testing aligned with the Department of Energy’s weatherization program to target lower-income applicants. Members asked about the non-germane process, who would administer the program, and how the bill would prevent misuse of grant funds. The commissioner said the department would administer the program using one repurposed existing position, with Treasury handling fund flow through an MOU. Staff explained that applicants would have to show completed work through a signed contract, itemized work, and a sworn contractor affidavit, with some upfront payment allowed for materials and the remainder paid after completion. The chair and members discussed that the amendment is being attached to a different bill only to move the proposal through committee and on to House Finance for further consideration.

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• 2056.002 of the government code and make sure that each county referenced in all the various current
• The bill makes conforming changes in the government code, education code, health and safety code, transportation
• code, and water code.
• Urge the federal government to, to curb mass importation of foreign shrimp in the US.
• The middle section, the Gulf shrimp vessels with federal SPGM permits.

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• The amendment is coded A1.
• The amendment is coded.
• The amendment is coded A25-0098.
• I want government to be efficient.
• We reduced the size of government without compromise.

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• The amendment is coded.
• The amendment is coded A5.
• The amendment is coded A-16.
• Louis County Governing Chapter.
• The amendment is coded A-7.

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• And in order to know what those codes mean, we have to get code books from DOC.
• Whether it's the federal government or the state, is that?
• helped me research that the Middle District Court, the federal court, there's a code, R.S. 32:412, Section
• The QR code is simply going to be on the back.
• Secondly, Section 11 repeals R.S. 15:161-H.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Judiciary B met on May 14, established a quorum, approved the May 5 minutes, and then took up a long agenda of bills and resolutions. The committee first heard House Bill 1252, which would expand and modernize local court jurisdiction in Avoyelles Parish by enlarging the Marksville and Bunkie city courts, adding small claims, misdemeanor, juvenile, and civil jurisdiction, and allowing online payments and virtual appearances. Supporters said it would keep justice local and reduce pressure on district court, while opponents urged more study and warned about impacts on existing courts and funding. The committee adopted Amendment Set 3835 and reported HB 1252 with amendments. It also reported HB 167, requiring state prisons to provide release documentation to inmates; HB 1038, after amendments and continued negotiation with marshals and constables; HB 1077, allowing microbreweries to sell at certain special events; HB 1204, changing administration of the Back on Track Youth Pilot Program to the Office of Juvenile Justice; HB 492, placing the Governor’s Impaired Driving Task Force into statute; HB 175, dedicating $500,000 in lottery proceeds annually to a veterans service grant fund; HCR 41, directing ATC to allow electronic beer rebates; HB 833, creating a Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force; HB 656, creating a pilot program for inmate-administered services; HB 978, raising the population threshold for mayor’s courts to remit indigent defender fees; and HB 969, updating and expanding the crime victim compensation program. The committee also approved HB 985, which adds QR codes to sex offender identification cards, after adopting Amendment Set 3861, and HB 579, updating the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Rights Act, after adopting Amendment Set 3830. Several bills drew notable opposition or requests for further work. HB 968, which creates a framework for electronic monitoring providers to notify courts before removing ankle monitors for nonpayment, drew objections from the ACLU and a vendor representative who argued it would turn criminal courts into debt-collection forums and could lead to jail for inability to pay; the author said the bill was intended as a public-safety framework, not debt collection. Despite those concerns, the committee reported HB 968 favorably and agreed to move a 10-day-to-15-day notice change on the floor. HB 525, requiring DOC to publish more incarceration data, especially from local facilities, was opposed by the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association, which said the bill would impose substantial new reporting burdens; DOC said it was already posting most of the data and would continue updating it. The committee ultimately deferred HB 525, with members encouraging further work. HB 1005, a cleanup-and-restructuring bill for the Office of the State Public Defender, was reported favorably after the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers raised concerns about substantive changes, including removal of board approval for the state public defender and changes to district defender protections; Vice Chair Harris said he would work with stakeholders on those issues. HB 1029, a local alcohol-permit moratorium bill for House District 3, was voluntarily deferred to next week so the author could address concerns about the length of the moratorium. The meeting ended after all scheduled business was completed, with the committee agreeing to revisit the deferred items later.

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• Um, And looking at the analysis, House Bill 1414 repeals Section 52521.457 of the transportation code
• This bill creates a new offense under Section 16.021 of the Texas Penal Code, making it a second-degree
• Under current Texas Penal Code Section 2201, assault is generally classified as a Class A misdemeanor
• I, I tried to figure out what that was and I went to section 16.01 of the penal code, and I found the
• And so all we're doing is just elevating this, uh, we're adding government building into the code that

Bills: HB316

Keywords: Medicaid, healthcare, affordable care act, medical assistance, federal funding

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• 1701 et seq.; the National Emergencies Act, 50 United States Code 1601 et seq.; section 212(f) of the
• Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, 8 United States Code 1182(f); and section 301 of title 3, United
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Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, March 6, 2025, 1012, house, all