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• complexity of construction costs, as well as local, um, the ability of local school districts to generate
• where is that money going, who's using it, and what does it pay for, right, as well as just more general
• To just education planning in general and specifically budget planning.
• strengthen processes for tribal consultation, educational reporting, and to update how funding is distributed
• amendment would provide allocation-based awards to Pueblo tribes and nations with 80% of funding distributed

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• This shift enhances the opportunity to build generational wealth as homeowners can leverage their property
• To pay for it out of a general tax increase, those funds go to the discretion of the governing body;
• Voter-approved M&O increases are generally permanent, but more than likely permanent and continue to
• HHSC then uses these funds to obtain federal matching dollars, which are subsequently distributed back
• This is then distributed by Health and Human Services to health care providers to reimburse them for

Bills: HB9, HJR1, SB1331, SB1375, SB1443, SB1578, SB2251, SB2519, SB2553, SB2655, SB2764, SB2907, SB3030, SB3033, SB3035, SB3036, SB3037, SB3043, SB3047, SB3050, SB3051, SB3056, SB3057, SB3063, HB9, HB467, HB331, HB1244, HB1399, HB2559, HB2730, HB3307, HJR1, HJR99, SB3048, SB3052, SB3053, SJR78, HB1327, HB2723

Keywords: HB 9, Texas Tax Code, property tax, ad valorem tax, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, truth in taxation, local government finance, municipality, county, special taxing unit, sales and use tax, sales tax revenue, tax rate calculation, tax levy, maintenance and operations, debt rate, unused increment rate, disaster relief rate, taxing unit

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• Starting in FY21, you'll see a large jump in those TAN bars, or the bars in general.
• Those TAN columns and the columns in general are going to come down pretty significantly in FY25 and
• talking about and generally concerned about.
• Staff highlight: This is the one program that I think we could generally say is the most at risk in a
• And that's where the grant distribution comes from: the RFR process. And finally, Mr.

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• But in general, the even FA because some say I think it's since become a news.
• What are the next generation materials?
• By contrast, adults are participate in adult general education.
• Grant this grant supports, but generally program can grow your own initiatives.
• And that currently are emerging space in general for a master credentials list.

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• general general funds<01:18:05.320> when<01:18:05.400> you<01:18:05.520> look<01
• to sustain our capacity to generate to sustain our capacity to generate outside<03:55:26.760>
• <04:12:57.319> goes all the revenue that we generate goes all the revenue that we generate
• We're only about 28% generally funded; nearly 60% of our funds come from generating other income, and
• We're only about 28% generally funded; nearly 60% of our funds come from generating other income, and

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard a Department of Corrections capital budget presentation on HB 25, focused largely on urgent maintenance and security needs at the New Hampshire State Prison for Men and other DOC facilities. DOC officials described the governor’s proposed priorities: boiler surge and radiator tank replacements, electronic controls and camera upgrades, and replacement of HVAC units using R22 refrigerant. They also outlined additional requested projects totaling $15.4 million, including a body alarm/man-down system at Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility, steam line and trap repairs, fire alarm replacements, and removal of an underground diesel tank in favor of above-ground storage. DOC testified that many systems are well beyond their expected service life, including 40-year-old boilers, outdated analog cameras, and HVAC equipment using discontinued R22 refrigerant. They said the men’s prison is relying on a leased temporary boiler, has significant steam leaks causing major water loss and reduced boiler efficiency, and is dealing with frequent fire alarm faults and deteriorating wiring. On the body alarm system, they said the vendor no longer supports the equipment and replacement parts are no longer available. On the diesel tank, members questioned whether it could be abandoned in place or whether fuel could be reused; DOC said it had not explored all alternatives and would follow up, while noting the tank is underground and tied into the warehouse system. Members also asked whether some current investments could be reused in the planned new men’s prison. DOC said some items, such as air handlers, might potentially be moved, but most projects are needed to keep the current facility operational and would not be practical to transfer. Questions were also raised about the leased boiler arrangement, the use of the man-down system by staff and visitors, and whether the kitchen project could be converted to a modular unit. DOC said the modular kitchen approach is necessary because the existing kitchen cannot remain fully operational during repairs. The committee then moved to lapse extensions, and DOC identified several projects no longer needing extensions, including items numbered 64, 65, and 66 in HB 25, with the chair noting those balances would be deleted and that the lapse amount was $550,500.

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Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the corrected journal, and heard several announcements about upcoming committee meetings, events at the Capitol, and recognitions, including Music Therapy Day, Black History Month activities, adoptable puppies, and a Colorado Agricultural Forum. Members also celebrated Representative Story’s birthday and recognized the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) for its long-running support of arts, culture, science access, and economic impact in Colorado. The House adopted Senate Joint Resolution 12, designating February 20, 2026, as Colorado FFA Day, by a vote of 64-1 with one excused. The chamber then moved to special orders for several bills. The first major bill considered was House Bill 1017, which would prohibit insurers from receiving criminal restitution unless they are direct victims. Sponsors argued the bill prioritizes human victims, prevents restitution from becoming an unpayable burden on low-income defendants, and clarifies the law in response to court concerns and stakeholder feedback. Opponents argued it would shift costs to taxpayers and policyholders and could increase civil litigation and insurance premiums. An amendment, L005, was adopted to clarify the bill’s scope, and the bill then passed as amended. The House also took up House Bill 114, concerning minimum lot size and local land-use rules. An amendment, L002, was offered to prohibit certain local lot frontage, setback, open-space, or coverage requirements that would effectively prevent construction of a single-family home on a 2,000-square-foot residential lot. Supporters framed the measure as protecting housing access, while opponents argued it would override local land-use decision-making and public hearing processes. The transcript ends during debate on a substitute motion related to the amendment, before final action on House Bill 114 is shown.

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• This is an important bill for our state and for our health care generally in Vermont.
• General.
• , Attorney General, Attorney General, Office<01:14:06.960> of<01:14:07.199> Legislative
• Generally speaking, if a exceptions.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• legislature legislature the opportunity to determine the appropriation amount and evaluate the distribution
• And then we start off over time using general revenue from from the legislature so so that's a very.
• We're also proud to highlight of our alumni who generate more than $2 billion largely to the fact that
• General Revenue Fund support, you appropriate.
• Becker as a 26-year-old first-generation student in our Occupational Therapy program.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• services you've been so generously services you've been so generously supporting<01:05:39.480>
• domains to impact all generations domains to impact all generations capacity<01:05:54.319> to
• and perpetuated for future Generations and perpetuated for future Generations as<04:06:13.040>
• in their communities for Generations in their communities for Generations this<04:06:57.520>

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• So we are taking a small portion of the sales and use taxes to rise from electric power distribution,
• And how much do you think that would generate?
• The fiscal note on our bill specifically states that it would generate more or less than $3 million in
• Would that money be taken out of general revenue?
• the sweeping of the funds itself, so that money, if there was any expended leftover, it would go to general

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The committee first met in executive session and approved Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 913 on a do pass motion by a vote of 16 ayes and 3 noes. The transcript then moved to a public hearing on Senate Bill 1033, presented by Senator Jason Bean. The bill would exempt certain older covered farm vehicles used in local farming operations from emissions inspection requirements, and it also included language to ease permitting for cotton gins by removing the need for air dispersion modeling in certain construction permit applications. Bean also referenced related air pollution control funding language from Senate Bill 953. Testimony on SB 1033 was uniformly supportive. Cotton producers, Missouri Farm Bureau, the Missouri Corn Growers Association, Missouri Soybean Association, Missouri Pork Producers, Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, the Missouri Mining Association/Infra, the American Council of Engineering Companies, and Associated Industries of Missouri all spoke in favor. Supporters said the bill would reduce regulatory and retrofit costs for farm vehicles, help cotton gins remain competitive with neighboring states, and provide a more stable funding stream for the state air pollution control program, which witnesses said is projected to become insolvent in fiscal year 2028. Committee members asked several questions about the cotton gin permitting changes, the number of farmers affected, and the air program funding mechanism. Witnesses explained that the funding provision would redirect a small portion of sales and use tax revenue from electric power distribution into the air pollution control program and would prevent sweeping of unused funds to general revenue. No one testified in opposition, and the chair closed the hearing on SB 1033.

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• Or very few generics available.
• I mean, in general.
• one thing: a general admission seat.
• I'm a fifth generation on my home ranch and a seventh generation Texas cattle rancher.
• I'm a seventh generation Texas cattle rancher, and I'm raising what I hope to be the ninth generation

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• And then obviously, biennial budgeting is generally intended to limit budget discussions in the second
• for air emissions modeling and $100,000 from the State General Fund in fiscal year 27 to the Arizona
• Staff explained that House Bill 2180 appropriates $2.5 million from the State General Fund in fiscal
• Chair and members, House Bill 2156 appropriates an unspecified amount from the state general fund in
• Chair, there is an amendment I can explain. ...amount from the state general fund in fiscal year 2027

Bills: HB2014, HB2156, HB2180, HB2554, HCR2047, HR2002

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, agriculture, appropriation, University of Arizona, education, state budget, biennial budget, state funding, appropriations, budget procedures, fiscal years, Judea

Summary: The committee first took up HCR 2047 and the identical HCR 2002, both sponsored by the chair. The resolutions recognize the historical, biblical, and legal legitimacy of Judea and Samaria, encourage those terms in official state communications, and reject the term West Bank as a modern political construct. Staff and several proponents, including representatives of an Israel-Arizona business coalition, a rabbi, and a StandWithUs representative, argued the language is historically accurate and important for truth, legal clarity, and Arizona’s relationship with Israel. No one testified against either measure. HCR 2047 passed 10-6 with 2 not voting, and HCR 2002 passed 11-6 with 1 not voting, both with due pass recommendations. The committee then considered HB 2554, which would move Arizona to a biennial state budget process and biennial capital planning. The sponsor argued the change would make government smaller, more disciplined, and less prone to long budget fights and spending growth. JLBC staff provided historical context, explaining Arizona’s past use of annual, bifurcated, and biennial budgeting and noting that second-year budgets are often adjusted for revenue and caseload changes. Members raised concerns about legislative leverage, executive flexibility, and whether the state already effectively budgets on a multi-year basis. Testimony was mixed: one supporter said the change could improve budget clarity, while others voted present or no, citing uncertainty and the need for more study. HB 2554 received a due pass recommendation on a 9-7 vote with 2 present. Next, HB 2014 was amended and passed. The bill directs ADEQ and the Department of Agriculture to study gasoline blend emissions and feasibility for seasonal fuel use in certain areas, with appropriations for the studies. The sponsor said Arizona’s fuel supply is vulnerable because of federal EPA rules and reliance on out-of-state refineries, especially California. Some members supported the study as a way to address possible fuel shortages, while others said prior stakeholder work had shown little could be done and questioned the cost. After adopting the Livingston amendment, the committee gave HB 2014 a due pass recommendation on a 12-2 vote with 4 present. The committee also advanced HB 2180, which funds the University of Arizona’s AZ Reach program, after adopting an amendment reducing the appropriation from $2.5 million to $500,000. The sponsor and a rural physician testified that AZ Reach helps small hospitals coordinate patient transfers, freeing clinicians to focus on care and improving access for rural communities. A program director explained that AZ Reach handles the administrative logistics of transfers for sending hospitals. Some members supported the program but noted concerns about the amount and ongoing budget negotiations, while others said the receiving hospitals needed to be part of the discussion. The bill passed with a due pass recommendation. Finally, HB 2156, as amended, appropriates $250,000 for the livestock compensation fund to help ranchers with wolf depredation losses and conflict-avoidance measures. A Game and Fish representative said the current federal grant funding is insufficient and unstable, while members debated the use of general funds and the program’s priorities. The bill received a due pass recommendation on a 10-7 vote with 1 not voting.

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• General Flores, you know, we learned quite a bit from the Uvalde fiasco in many respects, the chaos and
• Chairman, like we're giving all the power to the Attorney General. You know the argument.
• And I say that because I served as an Assistant Attorney General under John Hill a long time ago and
• Just generally speaking, this bill has three aspects to it.
• Invasive visual recording can generally speaking be committed three different ways.

Bills: HB 33, HB 45, HB 48, HB 1261, HB 1465, HB 1778, HB 2596, HB 5238, SB 2969

Keywords: HB 48, oilfield theft, organized theft, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, DPS, Department of Public Safety, Texas, Railroad Commission, criminal justice, energy resources, theft prevention, organized crime, border region, El Paso, law enforcement task force, asset recovery, pipeline theft, drilling equipment, equipment theft

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• liberty, with a desire to secure and perpetuate these social qualities, passing them on to future generations
• Be with our representatives as they oversee the proper distribution of our economic resources, particularly
• Feice moved that Senate File 2200 and House File 104 now on the General Register be referred to the chief
• 104<00:12:03.600> now<00:12:03.839> on<00:12:04.000> the<00:12:04.160> general
• House file number 104 now on the general House file number 104 now on the general register<00:12

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It modifies an annual distribution of general revenue used to promote the breeding and racing of horses
• It's an application of general law.
• It's an application of general law.
• Yes, it's general purpose revenues. They can use it for any general funding purposes.
• I’m a first-generation immigrant.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for fallen Oviedo Officer Jimmy Serrano-Torres, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Chief Joseph Tuminelli as law enforcement officer of the day. The chamber approved the journal and adopted the special order report, and the Speaker announced a schedule change canceling the floor on Monday and starting Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. The main business was CS for HB 7033, the House tax package, presented by Rep. Duggan. He described a broad set of tax changes, including the previously passed sales tax rate reduction from 6% to 5.25%, exemptions for certain bullion sales, changes to tourist development tax (TDT) use, property tax administration updates, affordable housing-related exemptions, repeal of the aviation fuel tax, delayed natural gas fuel tax implementation, corporate income tax changes, and other provisions. Debate focused heavily on the TDT section and the bill’s property tax relief structure. Amendments to preserve local flexibility or remove the TDT restrictions were offered and debated; one Duggan amendment was adopted to allow local governments to keep 25% of TDT revenues for general use while directing 75% to property tax relief, and another amendment requiring audit certification of compliance was also adopted. A combined reporting amendment offered by Rep. Eskamani to close corporate tax loopholes was debated at length but failed. On final passage, supporters argued the bill provides immediate, permanent tax relief and affordability help, while opponents said it diverts tourism dollars away from local needs and could harm tourism-dependent counties and services. CS for HB 7033 passed the House 78-29. The chamber then took up CS for CS for HB 1221 on local option taxes, which would give local governments more control over certain local taxes and, as presented, redirect TDT revenues toward property tax relief with some local flexibility. After questions and amendments, including a Miller amendment allowing 25% of TDT revenue for general purposes and another accountability amendment, the bill moved to final debate. Members split sharply: supporters framed it as immediate tax relief and local accountability, while opponents warned it would undermine tourism marketing, infrastructure, and county budgets. The transcript ends during closing debate on HB 1221, before final passage is recorded.

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• Okay, so we have a proposed CD1, and we'll be distributing that to the members right now.
• So we distributed a CD1, but we don't have finance approval on this.
• that to the members right distributing that to the members right now.<00:08:45.040> So,<00:08
• So we distributed a CD1, but we don't have finance approval on this.
• So we distributed a member Deort. Okay.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• commitment to the well-being of those affected by the disaster; and whereas the team's efforts included distributing
• commitment to the well-being of those affected by the disaster; and whereas the team's efforts included distributing
• commitment to the well-being of those affected by the disaster; and whereas the team's efforts included distributing
• team's the disaster and whereas the team's efforts<00:19:44.799> included<00:19:45.280> Distributing
• <00:19:45.760> supplies efforts included Distributing supplies efforts included Distributing

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House was called to order with 47 members present. After the journal reading was deferred and there were no messages from the Governor or Senate communications, members offered several introductions recognizing visiting guests, including tourism and hospitality representatives, Kahakai Elementary School students and staff from Kona, a Portuguese delegation from the Luso American Development Foundation, and other constituents and aides. The chamber then moved to floor presentations. House Resolution No. 84 was presented, commending the United States Air Force Reserve Command 624th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Medical Operations Flight for humanitarian service providing mental health support after the Maui wildfires. Representative Perck moved adoption, Representative Cochran seconded, and the resolution was read into the record describing the unit’s work with state and nonprofit partners to distribute supplies and support survivors’ emotional recovery. The House adopted the resolution by voice vote, and the motion carried. Following the presentation, the House recessed briefly so members could congratulate the honorees. When the House returned, there were no resolutions for action, and announcements included the Women’s Legislative Caucus Easter basket drive, recognition of Hawaii Iron Workers Stabilization Fund visitors, birthday greetings, and a reminder that substantive resolutions were due by 6:00 p.m. The House then voted to keep the journal open until 6:00 p.m. for resolution introductions and adjourned into recess until 12:00 noon Monday.

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• network of Democratic attorneys general network of Democratic attorneys general that<02:05:55.679
• the attorney general would be doing? the attorney general would be doing?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We're especially pleased with the percentage increase of affordable units, as well as the distribution
• This is not a general fund appropriation. I want to emphasize that. It does nothing.
• So, prior to 2020, we saw less than a 3% decline in the tax distribution receipts.
• She is the executive director, and also General Herrera, the Secretary for the Department of Veterans
• Thank you, General. Thank you, Mrs. Sparger. Thank you, Representative. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Thank you for all you do to preserve our traditions, educate our future generations, and strengthen the
• You need to make your comment germane to the bill instead of giving a speech about bills in general,
• When you have illegal aliens who are using hospitals like primary care, like general practitioners for
• or having input into how this money is being distributed?
• I'm actually generally okay with this, except JLBC is probably one of the least democratic committees

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a roll call showing 27 present, and approval of the prior journal. Members then introduced guests, including representatives of the Arizona Fair Association, Mohave County Parks and Fair officials, a constituent guest, a candidate shadowing a senator, Father David Myers, and the Doctor of the Day. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole and considered three bills. SB 1268/HB 2792, a veterans property tax exemption cleanup measure, was explained as clarifying that the exemption applies to a primary residence and jointly owned property for spouses; it received a due pass recommendation and later passed 29-1 with an emergency clause. SB 1051, requiring hospitals to collect and report patient immigration-status information tied to public spending, drew extensive debate over privacy, public health, cost, and immigration enforcement; supporters framed it as accountability for taxpayer spending, while opponents called it discriminatory and harmful to care-seeking, and it passed 17-13. SB 1316, creating a process for Arizona rural health transformation funds and requiring public hearings and JLBC involvement, was defended as a transparency measure for a $167 million federal rural health award; opponents argued it added bureaucracy and could delay rural care, but it passed 17-13. After the Committee of the Whole report was adopted, the Senate took up third readings. HB 2792 passed 29-1 with an emergency clause, SB 1123 passed 29-1, SB 1125 passed 30-0, SB 1145 passed 29-1, SB 1316 passed 17-13, and SB 1051 passed 17-13. Several members explained votes, with repeated arguments over immigration, public health, transparency, and the role of JLBC. The Senate then announced committee meetings for the next day and adjourned until February 11, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.