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• Signed, Senator Case, chairman. corporations, elections, and political corporations, elections, and political
• administering the tax code. administering the tax code.
• lot of election things to do apparently. lot of election things to do apparently.
• <03:04:55.359> code<03:04:55.760> violation officers election code violation officers
• election code violation sponsored<03:04:57.200> by<03:04:57.760> management<03:04:58.399

Keywords: 916, all

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• She said communities get to decide whether elected officials have done the right job, and that means
• intention is pure I think as elected intention is pure I think as elected officials<00:12:47.240
• She said the term instructional hours is used eight separate times in the state's Education Code, and
• cited Minnesota Section 12841 as establishing hours of instruction requirements for students in all
• She said the term instructional hours is used eight separate times in the state's Education Code, and

Keywords: 1183, house

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• When people don't have a Section 8 voucher, and we've complained about housing for now almost a decade
• We have tax policy team at my organization name, the Water's Edge Election.
• Is there a way that we can close some... loopholes in our tax code that we may not need anymore, really
• We are all elected representatives here, elected by the people.
• There are 52 members of the House that come from California who are elected by people and the people

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We have one of our newly elected city councilmen, Benito Pacheco.
• We removed the section for additional... ...a second-degree felony.
• We removed the section for additional crimes.
• In that section that you're looking at, that you refer to, please.
• ... ...that would be under our criminal code, the federal criminal code, and specifically filing the

Bills: HB111, HB103, HB109, HB128, HJM2, HJM3, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50, HB49, HB60, HB108, HB120, HB124, HB145, HB154, HB158, HB164, HB180, HB291, HJR6, HJR7, HR1, HJM1, HM13, HM47

Keywords: water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance

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• elected official means you're never off.
• At this point, the budget belongs to the elected body.
• We had less code enforcement, or we shifted that code enforcement to other personnel.
• Our building inspectors had to do the code enforcement.
• We had a little issue back in 2000 with an election.

Summary: The Select Committee on Property Taxes heard first from city representatives through the Florida League of Cities, who argued that property taxes are a stable local revenue source that funds core services such as police, fire, parks, public works, and stormwater work. Casey Cook emphasized that cities are optional governments with widely different tax bases and service levels, that exemptions shift the burden to fewer taxpayers, and that transparency already exists through TRIM notices, public budgets, and local hearings. Sarah Campbell of Fernandina Beach, T. Michael Stavris of Winter Haven, and Stephen O’Kee of Port St. Lucie described their budget processes, the share of general-fund revenue coming from property taxes, reserve policies, debt and capital planning, and the impact of inflation, minimum wage increases, and personnel costs. They all said local governments need predictable revenue and that any property tax changes would require careful consideration of replacement funding or service reductions. Members questioned the city panel about whether homebuyers are clearly informed about city versus county taxes and services, the role of HOAs, how many lobbyists cities employ, reserve levels, average salaries, and whether utility revenues are used only for utility purposes. The panel said TRIM notices, realtor listings, and city websites provide tax information; HOAs generally do not provide emergency services; lobbyists help local governments track Tallahassee legislation; reserves vary by city and fund; and utility revenues are generally restricted, though some cities use limited transfers. Members also asked about revenue replacement if ad valorem taxes were reduced or eliminated, and the panel said options would likely include user fees, service cuts, or other local revenue shifts. The chair also asked about public safety consolidation, and the response was that such decisions are local and may shift costs rather than create true savings. The committee then heard from county representatives after an overview by the Florida Association of Counties’ Davin Suggs, who framed counties as shared partners with the state and emphasized the gap between rising market values and the shrinking share of taxable value after exemptions and assessment limits. He said counties face a mismatch between revenue based on taxable value and expenses driven by real-world costs, and noted that most counties either held millage steady or lowered it without reaching rollback rates. He also highlighted that property taxes are only one part of county revenue, with charges for services and intergovernmental revenue often larger in some counties, and that public safety at the county level includes more than law enforcement, such as EMS, emergency management, inspections, and corrections. Deborah Manzo of Okeechobee County described a fiscally constrained rural county with limited staff, a county-supported airport, heavy reliance on property taxes for the general fund, and major cost pressures from inflation, insurance, retirement, and state and federal mandates. She said the county lowered millage slightly over recent years but still depends on multiple revenue sources and special assessments, and she flagged Medicaid, medical examiner costs, and possible firefighter workweek changes as significant concerns. Bay County Administrator Mark McQueen said his county’s budget is shaped by Hurricane Michael recovery, non-discretionary obligations, and rapid growth; he described ongoing FEMA reimbursement delays, substantial borrowing to cover disaster costs, and continuing interest expenses while the county waits for reimbursement. The county panel was still in progress when the transcript ended.

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• Can you point me to that section statute?
• I'd have to read through what's, and I think it might be in the section right Before this section, that
• I see on page four, section E That it appears this is already in law and already happening.
• The reason I ask that is because I know when we deal with grass weeds and code enforcement, there are
• If we're going to, as elected officials specifically at the county and the municipal level, where the

Bills: SB2106, SB1471, SB2139, SB2154, SB1619

Keywords: zoning, municipal compensation, property rights, financial impact, reversion ordinance, solid waste management, municipal authority, regulatory fees, waste reduction, environmental impact, restrictive covenants, discriminatory covenants, racially restrictive covenants, housing discrimination, Fair Housing Act, plats, subdivision plats, residential additions, county clerk, municipal ordinance

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• Hundreds of incidents with driverless AVs have prompted the city public, safety officials, and elected
• Assembly Bill 5 by Assemblymember Berman, an act relating to elections.
• What we can... confidently conclude is that our election offices in each county are treating ballots
• systems where they ask you for a key code and only you know the key code.
• We have a lot of opportunities for bipartisan collaboration on the issue of election integrity.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• information to be conveyed by a QR code. information to be conveyed by a QR code.
• and we can go by on a section-by-section and we can go by on a section-by-section explanation<00
• Thank you, Senator Tarr. >> We can again go through the section by section, or maybe Mr.
• I'll just go quickly section by section.
• This would remove section 8.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Under Article 1, Section 19.
• Um, we elect our local board of directors.
• The local board of directors then elects the state and then on to the national, but on a code of ethics
• Our, our code of conduct covers discrimination.
• That's not a violation of, of our code.

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• AB 2568 is a simple but important modernization of our water code.
• AB 2568 is a common-sense modernization of the water code supported by the...
• This section of the bill just create bird... ...programs to reduce demand.
• It extends direct wage liability to developers per Labor Code Section 218.8.
• The governing board is drawn from county supervisors and local elected officials.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The committee hearing covered a large slate of local government and housing-related bills, with several authors presenting measures aimed at streamlining development, updating local government procedures, and addressing infrastructure and resource issues. Early bills included AB 2639 on Merced County flood control coordination, AB 1786 allowing certain local agencies to use best-value contracting, AB 2058 reducing duplicative permitting and inspection costs for factory-built housing, AB 2576 clarifying historic resource protections in housing law, AB 2568 increasing the number of compensated days for water district board members, AB 2224 updating county recorder fees and electronic recording requirements, AB 2469 requiring data-center water supply assessments and cost responsibility, and AB 2397 limiting local vetoes over housing infrastructure financing districts. Most of these measures drew support from local governments, housing advocates, or special districts, while some also drew opposition from business, county, or labor groups depending on the bill. The most extensive debate centered on AB 1751, which would create ministerial approval for qualifying townhome projects and establish a $28 hourly minimum wage floor for construction workers on covered projects, while expressly preserving prevailing wage law. Supporters, including the author, the California Conference of Carpenters, and housing advocates, argued the bill would expand homeownership opportunities, raise wages for largely non-union workers, and improve accountability through direct developer liability and enforcement provisions. Opponents, including several building trades organizations and some local government groups, argued the bill would undercut prevailing wage standards, reduce benefits, and could create broader wage pressure in the construction market. Committee members raised questions about land-use barriers, the wage floor, and the bill’s interaction with prevailing wage and federal law, and the author emphasized that the measure was intended as a wage floor rather than a replacement for prevailing wage. AB 2469 on data centers also drew a sharp split. Supporters said the bill would give local governments better information before approving water-intensive projects, protect overdrafted groundwater basins, and ensure data centers pay for needed infrastructure rather than shifting costs to ratepayers. Opponents from the Chamber of Commerce, the Data Center Coalition, and others argued the bill imposed unnecessary and potentially unconstitutional burdens, singled out one industry, and could create security and competitiveness concerns. Across the hearing, several authors asked for aye votes, and committee members repeatedly noted that the committee was still operating without a quorum, so no final votes were taken during the discussion.

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• Thank you very much. um this section has ever been utilized um this section has ever been utilized by
• <00:06:38.479> 194-f again under um section 194-f again under um section 194-f colon<00:06
• building codes and not building codes building codes and not building codes building<03:30:59.920
• to allow for code the code enforcement to allow for public<03:31:32.800> charter<03:31:33.120
• In addition to that, while this is not about code enforcement, we follow all building codes.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• to have guaranteed open seat elections to have guaranteed open seat elections every<00:49:03.599
• section of your rolodex every few years. section of your rolodex every few years.
• Several things to get there would be to get rid of election machines that still have source code from
• Several things to get there would be to get rid of election machines that still have source code from
• Several things to get there would be to get rid of election machines that still have source code from

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• On the next section, uh law enforcement. On the next section, uh law enforcement.
• In the section at the bottom of page three, the blue section, we are requesting 597 pins.
• I know that there are plenty of code sections open right now to do what we need to do to make sure that
• I know that there are plenty of<01:25:36.560> code<01:25:36.880> sections<01:25:37.280>
• sections open right now to to do of code sections open right now to to do what<01:25:40.320> what

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 210; 21 January, 2026: 1:30 PM, 925, all

Summary: The subcommittee heard the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks present its FY27 budget request and discuss accomplishments from prior appropriations. The commissioner highlighted improved conservation officer retention after salary increases, continued training and wellness efforts, upgrades to state parks and cabins, expansion of tiny homes, fisheries stocking and youth fishing programs, ongoing chronic wasting disease testing, and the Museum of Natural Science’s recent accreditation. The agency said it wants to maintain parks and facilities so they do not deteriorate again, and it emphasized tourism and public access benefits. Budget staff then outlined the request: $21.7 million in general funds, including increases for state parks, the museum, law enforcement, and chronic wasting disease; $23.2 million in state support capital and education funds; and $86.99 million in special funds authority. Major capital requests included $18.8 million for state parks projects at several parks, $1.25 million for law enforcement facilities, $2 million for Lake Lamar Bruce improvements, and $1.125 million for mobile teaching vans. Members asked for more detail on general fund increases, proof that law enforcement salary enhancements reached field agents, more information on the tiny home program and its return on investment, the source of motor vehicle funds, and a breakdown of requested pins and vacancies. The committee also questioned the agency about chronic wasting disease, with the department saying the $400,000 request supports testing and research and that live testing is not yet reliable. Members raised concerns about prioritization of lake and park maintenance, especially Lake Claude Bennett, and whether the agency is too reactive rather than proactive in addressing deteriorating facilities. The department said funding limitations and federal restrictions on certain lake dollars drive its priorities, and that it focuses on the most-used parks and lakes. No votes or formal actions were taken in the meeting.

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• It violates U.S. code.
• It violates U.S. code.
• It violates U.S. code.
• It violates U.S. code.
• It violates U.S. code.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Section 1 is the severability clause.
• We're talking about here in this section, first-degree murder.
• According to this section of the legislation, that is the case.
• Could it be that we are in the middle of an election year?
• I know this is an election season. This is an election year.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by a 123-0 roll call vote. Members then used points of personal privilege to recognize National Police Week, honor Rep. Prouty, and share personal remarks, followed by numerous introductions of special guests, including school groups, interns, a militia reenactment group, and student teams from the University of Missouri and Hallsville FFA. The chamber then handled Senate messages and committee reports before taking up House Bills 1839, 2921, and 3015. Rep. from Cass explained a Senate amendment as a technical correction to House Bill 1839, which would add age-verification requirements for online pornography; the House concurred 104-30 and then finally passed the package 112-25. The House also adopted and then passed the conference committee report on House Bill 2596, which was described as modernizing pooled health plan language for small businesses and adding a provision expanding contraception insurance coverage from a six-month to a 12-month supply, while removing a Senate-added blood pressure cuff provision. The conference report was adopted 120-26 and the bill was third read and passed 119-27. The final major item was Senate Bill 905, creating the Missouri Ranger training program and allowing school districts to optionally place highly trained rangers on campus with narrow law enforcement powers. Supporters argued it would give districts another local-control option to improve school safety, especially where school resource officers are unavailable, and emphasized that it could be volunteer-based and not require state funding. Opponents argued the bill would add guns to schools, increase trauma and liability, and fail to address underlying mental health and school safety needs. After extended debate and a successful previous-question motion, the House adopted the amendment and continued consideration of the bill.

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• 3, Article 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 15-349 and section 15-421, Arizona Revised
• 3, Article 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 15-349 and section 15-421, Arizona Revised
• Code, Section 300A-1 through 300A. That would be the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986.
• and amending Section 15-421, relating to school district governing boards.
• and amending Section 15-421, relating to school district governing boards.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate met with 28 members present and approved the journal, then took up several motions to recall or reconsider previously passed House bills, including HB 2035, HB 2249, and HB 2192. The chamber then resolved into Committee of the Whole to consider a series of bills and memorials. Major floor action centered on HB 2248, a public health bill restricting medical intervention requirements; HB 2313, relating to teacher strikes and remote instruction; HB 2379 and HB 2380, both dealing with school district governing boards; HB 2720, relating to prostitution assessment and the anti-trafficking fund; HB 2873, concerning local government referendum petitions; and several memorials and resolutions on foreign policy, education, water, and energy. HB 2248 drew the most debate, with supporters arguing for parental and individual choice and opponents warning it would undermine public health protections, especially for children, immunocompromised people, and patients in schools and medical settings. Amendments were adopted in committee, and the bill advanced. HB 2379 and HB 2380 also prompted extended debate over school board training and livestreaming requirements, with opponents calling them unfunded mandates or attacks on democracy and supporters emphasizing transparency and fiscal responsibility. HB 2873 was heavily discussed as a Marana-specific referendum measure tied to a local data center dispute; supporters said stakeholders agreed to the language, while opponents said it was an end run around voters and pending court proceedings. In third reading, the Senate passed HB 2118 on mobile food vendors, HCM 2009 on mineral access and federal land withdrawals, HCR 2015 on school physical activity and dietary guidelines, HCR 2020 on housing outside designated service areas with assured water supply, HCR 2057 supporting next-generation geothermal energy, and HB 2248, HB 2379, and HB 2380. The chamber also passed HCM 2001 and HCM 2002 urging federal terrorist designations for the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR, and HCR 2047 recognizing Judea and Samaria. These memorials and resolutions drew strong opposition from senators who said they targeted Muslims, promoted religious or ideological messaging, or were not based on adequate evidence. The Senate also adopted a House request to adjourn after April 22 and then adjourned until April 21, 2026 at 10 a.m.

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• Please, delegates-elect and the resident commissioner-elect are not qualified to vote.
• The Speaker is elected by a majority of the members-elect voting. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Applause it's okay there are no election Applause it's okay there are no election deniers<02:16:
• section section 208a<02:55:45.160> of<02:55:45.239> the<02:55:45.359> legislative
• of<03:51:46.640> the section by section analysis of the section by section analysis of the

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, January 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• to start with House Substitute 1 for House Bill No. 386, an act to amend Title 30 of the Delaware Code
• I appreciate Representative Romer's question because I do think it has to do with tax code, which is
• of the code.
• The non-resident section of the code picks up all of the subtractions already in 1106, so you don't need
• Veterans are 30% more likely to belong to civic organizations and vote in local elections and contact

Summary: The House Revenue and Finance Committee met to consider two tax-related measures sponsored by Representative Holofsky. The first was House Substitute 1 for House Bill 386, the Tipped Worker Tax Relief Act of 2026, which would allow a temporary Delaware income tax deduction of up to $15,000 for qualified tips for tax years 2027 through 2029, with phaseouts at higher incomes and a refundable credit for lower-income workers. Committee discussion focused on whether the bill applied to residents and non-residents, whether credit-card tips were included, the need for an updated substitute, and the expected fiscal impact. The Office of the Comptroller General said the bill would likely reduce general revenue and that the fiscal note had not yet been fully reviewed, while Deputy Secretary Goldsmith said the Department of Finance could administer it and that implementation costs would be modest. After public comment, the committee voted on a motion to release the bill, but it did not receive enough votes, so the chair said she would walk it for additional signatures. The committee then heard Senate Bill 219, which would phase in an increase in the military pension income exemption from $12,500 to $25,000 by tax year 2029. Representative Holofsky argued the measure would help attract and retain military retirees, support the economy, and provide a strong return on investment through spending, taxes, and community participation. Members raised concerns about whether the benefit should be income-based, with one member arguing that higher-income retirees may not need the tax break, while supporters emphasized the multiplier effect and the value of veterans to the state. Public testimony from Veterans of Foreign Wars representatives strongly supported the bill and described how the exemption could influence retirement decisions and local economic activity. A motion to release the bill also failed to get enough votes, and the chair said she would walk it for signatures before adjourning the meeting.

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• The Amendment section show the amendment adopted are now on the bill as amended.
• All Amendment bar code 4, 7, 6, 5, 0, 3, >> Thank you, Mr.
• Mcfarland, you're recognized to explain amendment the Amendment bar code 454-0065. >> Thank you.
• One requirement that whenever you go to put money in as they send you a QR code.
• All bar code 5, 9, 4, 8, 7, 5, >> Thank you. Chair the strike. All amendment aligns.

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• As amended, the amendment is coded A-1.
• As amended, the amendment to the amendment is coded A-6.
• Article 3 is the health care section.
• One, because we’re... elected. First, because we’re elected. Because we represent the people.
• The amendment is coded A18.