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HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

LBT Public Hearing 03-07-2025

Labor and Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:22:21.360> last board for the national government last board for the national government
  • <00:49:23.520> and the intersection of both government and the intersection of both government
  • 25.000> think<00:49:25.160> she non-government roles and I think she non-government roles
  • <00:50:15.000> stand government stand government stand testimony<00:50:17.520> okay<00:
  • sharing policies data governance sharing policies data governance policies<00:54:50.559> and<
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee heard a series of Governor’s messages for confirmation to several boards and councils, with the chair noting the meeting would continue on Monday and that testimony would be limited due to the large volume of submissions. For Governor’s Message 660, Kelly Oka was nominated to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Oka described her work in workforce development and technology, emphasizing equitable access to tech jobs for local residents, keeping young talent in Hawaii, and using HTDC to attract major technology firms and support cybersecurity and startup growth. Testimony from multiple individuals and organizations was strongly supportive, and members asked about HTDC’s challenges, federal funding, and how to attract more tech investment; no vote was taken in the excerpt. The committee then considered Governor’s Message 529, nominating Fono Cafi Mei to the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board. Mei said he had 20 years of crane-operating experience, including work on rail projects, and union representatives and labor organizations testified in support. Next, Governor’s Message 502 nominated Ken Louie to the Workforce Development Council. Louie highlighted his four years on the council, including two as chair, his family business, and his goal of expanding opportunities for younger and adult workers. DBEDT, council members, and labor representatives supported him, and members questioned him about the council’s priorities, staffing, federal funding uncertainty, apprenticeships, and military-to-private-sector transition programs. The committee also took up Governor’s Messages 581 and 690 together, both relating to Jared Gashi’s nomination to the Workforce Development Council for different terms. Gashi, from the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association, said he would bring the tourism industry’s perspective to workforce development, citing workforce shortages, internships, scholarships, and the need for a broader tourism voice on the council. Support testimony came from state officials and community members, who praised his reliability and leadership; a member asked how he would broaden the council beyond tourism, and Gashi said HLTA represents a wide range of tourism-related sectors and partners. The committee then heard Governor’s Message 571 for Eric Noi to the Deferred Compensation Plan Board, with Noi citing his fiscal and budgeting background; DHS, the board chair, and others supported him. Finally, Governor’s Message 667 nominated Ty Noara to the same board, and Keith Regan testified in strong support, citing her public service, intelligence, and ability to handle difficult situations. The excerpt ends as the committee begins Governor’s Message 560, nominating David Louie to the Employees’ Retirement System Board, with Louie, the ERS executive director, the finance director, and former Governor Abercrombie offering strong support.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Health and Human Services (02/18/2026)

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • hasn't been before with government hasn't been before with government stepping<01:00:19.680>
  • platform to eliminate government platform to eliminate government overreach.<01:09:56.480> I<
  • For me as a governance me for that.
  • thoughtful evidence-based governance thoughtful evidence-based governance work<01:31:57.440>
  • We are there to govern.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Apr 7th, 2026

State Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Whether government should be in Alabama.
  • <00:40:05.839> in control every branch of government in control every branch of government
  • I want good government, be it Republican or Democrat.
  • I want good government, be it Republican or Democrat.
  • We are putting government in everything that we do.
Bills: HB541
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - House Appropriations

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • the federal government that was approved by Congress.
  • Chair, members, Madeline is your majority research intern for the Committee on Government.
  • And I agree that we should be treating all of our government agencies in an ongoing fashion.
  • One other thing I would mention is, and one critique may be that we're growing government.
  • What I take issue with are parents' demands that the government pay for a private education.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Judiciary Feb 6th, 2026 at 04:24 pm

House Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Nonprofit hospitals, there's government hospitals. They're owned by the government.
  • We're talking about non-government but nonprofit hospitals.
  • Common Cause was founded on the principles of open and transparent government.
  • We're often referred to as the people's lobby or a government watchdog.
  • Having transparency in our government processes is a tool that we all use.
Bills: HB99, HB49, HB164, SB30, SB43, SB50, SB136
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • The state will need further information from the federal government in order to implement the community
  • From the federal government in order to implement the community engagement, or work requirements.
  • And that's something I know is difficult to do without having guidance from the federal government to
  • Because we get a third of our funding from the federal government.
  • Previously, California had a waiver that was given to us by the federal government for two years, and
Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Accountability and Oversight held its fifth hearing of the year to examine the newly enacted federal H.R. 1 and its effects on California. Members and the chair described the law as a major threat to state health, food, education, and climate programs, and emphasized that California would not be able to fully backfill the federal cuts. Several members also highlighted the bill’s tax provisions, including temporary deductions for tips, overtime, seniors, and auto loan interest, while warning that the largest benefits flow to higher-income taxpayers and that major cuts to Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and clean-energy incentives are delayed or phased in over time. The Legislative Analyst’s Office and the Department of Finance presented detailed overviews of the bill’s likely impacts and implementation timelines. They identified the main affected areas as health care coverage and financing, food assistance, higher education, personal income taxes, and clean-energy/electric-vehicle credits. They explained that H.R. 1 limits provider taxes used to finance Medi-Cal, adds work and redetermination requirements, restricts CalFresh eligibility and increases state costs, changes student loan and Pell Grant rules, extends and modifies federal tax provisions, and phases out many clean-energy credits. Finance also noted major rescissions of Inflation Reduction Act funds, new border and immigration enforcement spending, and the possibility of PAYGO sequestration if Congress does not act to offset the deficit increase. During member questions, the committee focused on likely enrollment losses, administrative burdens, and fiscal exposure for the state and counties. Witnesses said many details still depend on federal guidance, but they estimated significant impacts on Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and graduate/professional student borrowing, and noted that California’s high CalFresh error rate could increase state costs. UC testified that the elimination of Graduate PLUS loans would affect thousands of professional students, especially in health, law, and other high-cost programs. Members asked for follow-up data on county, health, and tax impacts, and staff agreed to provide additional tables and estimates as implementation guidance becomes clearer. Public commenters from counties, early childhood advocates, health coalitions, disability rights groups, immigrant-rights organizations, and other stakeholders urged the Legislature to mitigate the law’s effects. They warned of higher county costs, reduced access to health care and food assistance, increased administrative burdens, and harm to children, immigrants, people with disabilities, and low-income families. Several urged new state revenue solutions and stronger protections for Medi-Cal, CalFresh, child care, and home- and community-based services. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational and ended with a commitment to continue monitoring federal guidance and to work on state responses in the budget process.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Transportation Committee Apr 21st, 2026

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • So what we built is a system where the regions are working hard, local governments and stakeholders at
  • Comer, GISA, with the Southern California Association of Governments.
  • Thank you. and Association of Bay Area Governments. Thank you. Thank you, Senators.
  • Comer, GISA, with the Southern California Association of Governments.
  • We spend much more money to the federal government than we get in return.
Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee heard a series of bills focused on transportation planning, emissions, freight, and vehicle regulation. SB 1087 by Senator Cabaldon would modernize SB 375 regional climate and transportation planning by moving regional plan updates from every four years to every eight years, clarifying roles for CARB and the California Transportation Commission, and better aligning funding and guidelines. Supporters, including SCAG, MTC/ABAG, MPOs, local governments, and some environmental groups, said the bill would reduce duplicative planning costs and improve implementation. Opponents, including Coalition for Clean Air and the California Building Industry Association, warned it could weaken climate accountability, expand VMT-related burdens, and create housing and CEQA concerns. The bill passed 9-1 and was sent to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 1315, which would require manufacturers to report software updates for semi-autonomous vehicle features to the Insurance Commissioner so the state can build data for future policy. There was no opposition testimony, and the bill passed 12-0. SB 1275 by Senator McNerney would replace the general fund portion of the state sales tax on motor vehicles with a one-time vehicle license fee so buyers could potentially claim a federal tax deduction; the LAO testified as a technical witness, and the bill passed 9-1. SB 1287 by Senator Hurtado would create a tax credit to spur private investment in short-line railroad infrastructure; supporters said it would improve safety, freight efficiency, and emissions, and it passed 12-0. The committee also approved SB 1423 by Senator Stern, which would streamline review for certain transit and rail projects that have already undergone extensive environmental review; it passed 8-1. SB 1064 by Senator Daly would reduce the frequency of clean truck checks for very low-mileage heavy-duty and off-road vehicles, and passed 12-0 after supporters said it would reduce unnecessary trips and costs while opponents awaited CARB analysis. SB 1375 by Senator Cortese would similarly reduce duplicative environmental review for qualifying major transit and rail projects, and passed 12-0. SB 1392, also by Senator Cortese, would expand the smog-check exemption for certain historic collector vehicles used mainly for shows, parades, and charitable events; classic car and lowrider advocates supported it, while air quality groups opposed it as increasing emissions. It passed 10-2. The committee also adopted the consent calendar, including SB 1213, by a 12-0 vote.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/9/26

Elections Finance and Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I support this amendment and think that prevents private governance from telling people what to do
  • The First Amendment does not apply to the HOA, but to the government. Thank you. I just want it.
  • That's exactly the difference between local... government and these are choices.
  • Show the people, our constituents, Minnesota, that this is good for good governance.
  • I'm the government relations instructor at the Office of the Secretary of State.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Jan 29th, 2026

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • From the Committee on County and Municipal Government, House Bill 117 receives a favorable report by
  • From the Committee on County and Municipal Government, Senate Bill 197 receives a favorable report by
  • from county and municipal government. from county and municipal government.
  • from county and municipal government. from county and municipal government.
  • from county and municipal government. from county and municipal government.
Keywords: 920, all
Summary: The Senate began with a resolution honoring Special Agent Senior Josh Taylor for his long service in state law enforcement, including work as a traffic homicide investigator, field training officer, SBI major crimes investigator, and later on the Lieutenant Governor’s protective detail. The resolution was adopted by voice vote. The chamber then received a series of gubernatorial confirmations and House messages, including multiple Alabama Army National Guard promotions, appointments to state boards, and several House bills referred to Senate committees. Committee reports followed, with favorable reports on a number of bills from Finance and Taxation Education, Judiciary, State Governmental Affairs, County and Municipal Government, Agriculture, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Children and Youth Health, and Local Legislation. The Senate confirmed Leon M. Nash to the Board of Pardons and Paroles by a 33-0 vote, and also confirmed several State Textbook Committee appointees by unanimous votes. The chamber also adopted several resolutions, including memorials for John David Williams and William Grant Lynch Jr., a commendation for Sandra Thompson, and a resolution urging federal action on sextortion and child exploitation. During local legislation, the Senate passed or certified several county-specific measures, including bills involving Pickens, Colbert, Marshall, Blount, Fayette, Franklin, and Walker counties; one Marshall County bill was later indefinitely postponed after word that its House companion had passed. In the special order calendar, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 30 and then passed Senate Bill 95 extending the sunset on the “call before you dig” law, Senate Bill 42 addressing municipal election tie situations, Senate Bill 9 adding vaping to the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act, and Senate Bill 41 on elder abuse and exploitation after adopting two amendments. The session ended with adjournment until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 2nd.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 01/12/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And we'll continue governing the way we see fit. Thank you, Mr. President, and I vote aye."
  • And we'll continue governing the way we see fit. Thank you, Mr. President, and I vote aye."
  • And we'll continue governing the way we see fit, thank you, Mr. President, and I vote aye."
  • And we'll continue governing the way we see fit. Thank you, Mr. President, and I vote aye."
  • And we'll continue governing the way we see fit. Thank you, Mr. President, and I vote aye."
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate met briefly, approved the prior journal, and then took up a Rules Committee report that advanced a large package of bills, mostly Election Law measures, along with several bills in other subject areas. The chamber then moved through a supplemental and controversial calendar focused primarily on election administration, campaign finance, and voter access. Senators also announced committee meetings and later filed majority committee assignments in the journal. On the supplemental calendar, the Senate passed several Election Law bills. One measure by Senator Gianaris aimed to curb foreign influence in New York elections by restricting foreign-influenced corporations; Senator Walczyk argued it was too narrow and ignored dark money, while Senator Gianaris said it was needed to address foreign meddling. Senator May’s bill creating short-term early voting sites passed after debate over whether pop-up sites would confuse voters or improve access, especially in rural areas; supporters said it would help bring voting closer to where people are, while opponents called it costly and confusing. Senator Myrie’s bill establishing standardized training for elections commissioners also passed, with supporters citing the need for uniform training and opponents calling it an unfunded mandate. On the controversial calendar, the Senate passed Senator Myrie’s bill allowing additional early voting locations and clarifying that a voter’s intent can determine residency for voting purposes, including in some cases a second or vacation home. The most debated measure was Senator Gonzalez’s bill creating civil remedies and confidentiality protections for election officers who are threatened or intimidated; supporters said it responds to rising threats against election workers, while opponents warned it could chill legitimate questioning at polling places and create vague liability. Several senators explained their votes on both sides, and the bill passed despite significant opposition. The Senate then adjourned until Tuesday, January 14 at 11:00 a.m.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Science, Technology and Telecommunications Aug 25th, 2025

Science, Technology & Telecommunications Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The federal government program ended, and the intermittent broadband use became rapid.
  • As for what is supplied by the federal government, it has not been adjusted in 25 years.
  • I oversee cybersecurity governance and its implementation for the state of New Mexico.
  • As you can see, there are areas such as governance, policies, and procedures that can be improved.
  • It's within that; it's under governance and planning in that table.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, December 18, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <01:39:30.080> doesn't times uh because the government doesn't times uh because the government
  • to ensure that federal government to ensure that federal government actions<01:39:50.080> properly
  • a way to enforce it when the government a way to enforce it when the government does<01:40:13.520
  • approved by the federal government. approved by the federal government.
  • The government will not line.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • repair the damage that Operation Metro Surge caused to our communities, and we hold the federal government
  • This is a humanitarian and human rights problem that our government has created.
  • <00:09:37.600> There that our government has created.
  • There that our government has created.
  • <00:10:49.480> took<00:10:49.880> a today, the federal government took a today, the
Keywords: 918, senate, all
Summary: The meeting focused on the detention of Andrea Pedro Francisco, a 23-year-old Burnsville resident and Minnesota constituent who was detained by ICE and transferred from Camp East Montana in El Paso to the El Paso Processing and Detention Center while awaiting surgery for a large ovarian cyst. Senator Lindsey Port, Congresswoman Angie Craig, and Senator Alese Matson argued that she has been denied adequate medical care, receiving only Tylenol and constipation medication despite an emergency room confirming she needs surgery. They said the delay could lead to severe pain, bleeding, loss of fertility, infection, or death, and repeatedly called for her immediate release on humanitarian parole. Pastor Ellery Deikman described visiting Andrea in detention with other clergy and her lawyer, saying she appeared thin, in pain, and deeply distressed, though she brightened when told people in Minnesota were praying for her. He and others framed her situation as a humanitarian and human rights issue, criticizing the detention system as punitive and for-profit. Senator Matson, who is also a physician, explained that the standard treatment for a cyst of this size would be surgery and that waiting is medically dangerous. Participants also said Andrea had been in detention for close to 80 days, had limited access to legal and medical records, and had been separated from family and faith community. The speakers tied Andrea’s case to broader concerns about immigration enforcement under the current administration, saying detentions and arrests have increased sharply and that many detainees have no criminal record. Vicki Schmidt of Abriendo Fronteras said detention numbers and costs have risen, conditions are often inhumane, and many people are being held in for-profit facilities. She and others urged support for HR 7335, the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act, and called on DHS to grant Andrea parole immediately. In the question-and-answer portion, the physician-senator reiterated that surgery is the only treatment, that the condition could worsen at any time, and that prior practice generally allowed asylum seekers to remain in the community while their cases proceeded if they were not a danger.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/16/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • to be mindful of the poor and the needy, understanding that too much help or the improper use of government
  • All right, members, we have a Government Committee amendment. Mr.
  • I move that the Government Committee amendment to SB 1036 be adopted.
  • Efficiency in government, we all want that.
  • budget reduces... ...from the state government.
Keywords: 1182, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House DFL Media Availability 1/27/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • just match the will of the voters and seat people who won elections, and we operate as a shared governing
  • committee, equal numbers of House Democrats and House Republicans, and a co-speaker, and that we would govern
  • <00:01:59.360> body uh operate as a shared governing body uh operate as a shared governing
  • and uh co-speaker and um that<00:02:47.599> we<00:02:47.720> would<00:02:48.159> govern
  • <00:02:48.640> together that we would govern together that we would govern together collaboratively
Keywords: 1183, house
Summary: On January 27, 2025, Speaker-designate Melissa Hortman and Representative D. Dibble said they had resumed negotiations after the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a quorum in the House is 68. They said the ruling brought Republicans back to the table and clarified that actions taken by Republicans between January 14 and January 24 had no legal effect because the House was not validly organized. Both said they had spent several hours over the weekend and that talks were making gradual progress, though no final agreement had been reached. The main issue remained power-sharing in a tied House. Hortman said the DFL wants Republicans to run the chamber only until the House returns to a 67-67 tie, at which point the parties would implement the previously negotiated shared-governance agreement with co-chairs, equal committee membership, and a co-speaker. She said Republicans instead want to continue operating as if they had a majority. Hortman also said the DFL was looking for ways to make the interim Republican-majority period meaningful, including possible permanent committee arrangements, while still preserving the principle of shared power once the tie is restored. A second major topic was the GOP effort to remove Representative Brad Tabke. Hortman and Dibble said Tabke had won his seat three times—on Election Day, in a recount, and in court—and argued that removing him would be an undemocratic precedent. They also said the Supreme Court’s ruling confirmed that Secretary of State Steve Simon was properly presiding over the House under the quorum rules. In response to questions about pay for absent members, Hortman said legislative pay is set by the Constitution and statute and that no action without a quorum could change it. They said they had exchanged roughly 10 written offers since January 13 and hoped to reach an agreement soon, possibly by the end of the week.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Election Law (03/14/2025)

Election Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • All of our laws govern all elections.
  • are not under government control and are not under government control and therefore<01:30:14.880>
  • register to vote that is a government register to vote that is a government document<01:38:45.320
  • a um you do have to show some government a um you do have to show some government documents<01:39
  • we are showing other government we are showing other government documents<01:39:31.119> to
Keywords: 1189, house, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Due to counties' and cities' legal mandate to administer social programs, local governments are faced
  • Local governments are faced with difficult decisions of diverting money from other public services or
  • You talk about people who go to work every day, work hard, work for government.
  • I used to work for government. I'm a retiree, but I love my job and I love serving people.
  • The motion is due pass as amended to Local Government: Gipson, aye. Sanchez, no. Carrillo, aye.
Summary: The Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee heard several bills, mostly related to Proposition 19, voluntary tax checkoffs, and local tax authority. SB 288 would clarify that the one-year residency and exemption deadline for inherited homes held in probate begins when legal ownership is established; it received support from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and others, no opposition, and was referred to suspense. SB 974 would explicitly include special needs trusts in Prop. 19-related inheritance rules; it had support from the Riverside County Board of Supervisors and Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and passed 5-0 to Appropriations as amended. The committee also heard SB 575, which would restore the Sea Otter Voluntary Contribution Fund for voluntary tax return donations to sea otter conservation. Supporters cited sea otter recovery, research, and habitat protection needs; there was no opposition, and the bill passed 5-0 to Appropriations. SB 999 would delay the Franchise Tax Board’s annual report on the health care individual mandate from March 1 to June 1 to allow more complete data; Health Access California supported it, and it passed 5-1 to Appropriations. SB 762 would authorize certain cities and counties, including Hercules, Santa Cruz, and Santa Barbara, to seek voter approval for local transaction and use taxes to address budget pressures, public safety, infrastructure, and safety-net service cuts. Local officials, labor groups, and health advocates supported it, while the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association opposed it; the committee adopted the urgency clause and then passed the bill to Local Government with urgency, with some no votes. SB 1073 would create a voluntary tax contribution fund to support the Historic South Los Angeles Black Cultural District; arts advocates and community supporters backed it, and the bill passed unanimously to the Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee as amended.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (2-24-26)

Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • Right now, we would turn that weapon right back over to them if the federal government was not willing
  • <00:05:50.200> by<00:05:50.400> the<00:05:50.520> federal<00:05:50.800> government
  • , prosecuted by the federal government, prosecuted by the federal government, luckily,<00:05:51.520
  • was not willing to step in government was not willing to step in and<00:06:09.160> take<00:06
  • So, what this on the federal government.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection met with a quorum and considered one bill, House Bill 299. The bill, introduced by Rep. Jason Nemes with support from several law enforcement officials, would mirror federal law on machine gun conversion devices and make knowing possession of such devices a state offense so local law enforcement can enforce it without waiting for federal agents. Supporters said the measure would not criminalize conduct that is currently legal, would give police a practical tool to remove dangerous devices from the streets, and was backed by law enforcement groups and other organizations; the NRA was noted as neutral. Chief Paul Humphrey and other police chiefs testified in support, describing the devices as a growing public safety problem and saying local officers currently lack authority to act unless federal authorities take the case. They argued the bill would help keep officers and communities safe and prevent weapons from being returned to the street. Rep. Roberts opposed the bill, questioning its constitutionality under Second Amendment precedent and arguing that criminals would likely shift to other devices. Rep. Wesley also voted no, citing Second Amendment concerns and his commitment to constituents, while several members explained yes votes as support for law enforcement and public safety. The committee adopted a committee substitute and then voted on the bill. House Bill 299, as amended by the committee substitute, passed the committee with favorable expression and was reported to the House floor.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Republican Media Availability 6/9/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • is no government shutdown. is no government shutdown.
  • We have proven that we can govern together.
  • We have proven that we can govern together.
  • can<00:06:30.800> uh<00:06:30.960> we<00:06:31.280> can<00:06:31.440> govern
  • proven that we can uh we can govern proven that we can uh we can govern together.<00:06:32.400><
Keywords: 1183, house
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

April 22, 2025 - 03:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • THE BILL PROVIDES EXPRESS AUTHORITY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THAT LUVVIE A DISCRETIONARY SALES SURTAX TO
  • THAT IS THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT.
  • BOARDS TO INCREASE THE FEE CHARGED FOR THE PETITION FROM $15 UP TO $50 PER PARCEL AT THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
  • THIS IS AN AMENDMENT THAT WOULD EFFECTIVELY CHANGE A SHOUT TO A MAY AND ALLOW THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THE
  • LOCAL GOVERNMENTS HAVE TO PRIORITIZE SHIFTING RESIDENT NEEDS BUT TOWARDS TOURISM PROMOTION WOULD BECOME