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• programs for critical access hospitals, EMS incentive programs, and then workforce development.
• Hospital incentive<00:24:25.039> programs<00:24:25.760> for<00:24:26.000> critical
• c><00:24:26.320> access incentive programs for critical access incentive programs for critical
• those incentives.
• You are offering us a a very incentives.

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• Our kids' education will be impacted greatly with the relocations of hundreds of families.
• So you'll anticipate with a relocation of people, there will be a reduction in staff, and there will
• Our kids' education will be impacted greatly with the relocations of hundreds of families.
• So you'll anticipate with a relocation of people, there will be a reduction in staff, and there will
• some of the measures in Senate Bill 7 could provide some political subdivisions with a powerful incentive

Bills: HB1523, HB2109, HB2694, HB3525, HB3898, HB4646, HB5188, HB5219, HB5320, HB5651, HB5655, HB5659, HB5662, HB5672

Keywords: aquifer conservation, Class V injection well, environmental regulation, groundwater protection, municipal water supply, temporary prohibition, water management, reservoir construction, state water plan, Texas Water Code, environmental impact, Brazoria Drainage District, commissioners, elections, vacancies, resignation, HB 3525, North Texas Groundwater Conservation District, groundwater permit, permit amendment

Summary: The Committee on Natural Resources heard House Bill 2109, which would remove certain long-proposed reservoir projects from the state water plan after 50 years without progress. Chairman Van Deaver and many landowners, local officials, timber interests, and conservation advocates testified in support, arguing that the Marvin Nichols Reservoir has burdened Northeast Texas landowners for decades with the threat of eminent domain, depressed property values, and uncertainty over homes, farms, ranches, schools, churches, and cemeteries. Supporters also said the project would flood tens of thousands of acres, require extensive mitigation, harm timber and agriculture, and that Texas now has better alternatives such as conservation, reuse, aquifer storage and recovery, and desalination. Several members expressed sympathy for the affected families and questioned whether a project could remain in the plan indefinitely without progress. Opposition came from North Texas water interests, including the North Texas Commission, Tarrant Regional Water District, and the Texas Water Association, who argued that the bill would interfere with the state’s long-term water planning process and remove needed future supply options for a fast-growing region. They said Region C faces major projected shortages by 2070, that conservation and reuse have already delayed the need for new supplies, and that reservoirs remain one tool in the state’s water-planning toolbox. TWDB staff explained the existing inter-regional conflict process and noted that the substitute would affect several unique reservoir sites, not just Marvin Nichols. After testimony, Chairman Van Deaver closed by urging passage of the bill, but the committee withdrew the substitute and left HB 2109 pending. The committee then took up House Bill 5188, a brackish groundwater bill. The author said the bill would reduce permitting burdens for wells in designated brackish groundwater production zones, and the committee substitute added requirements on monitoring, groundwater-rights ownership, and allocation of pumpage limits while removing some exclusions and export-fee provisions. Texas Wildlife Association testified against the bill, warning that the exemptions could weaken groundwater conservation districts’ ability to protect freshwater resources and surface-owner rights. San Antonio Water System testified in favor, saying brackish groundwater is a key future supply and that the substitute would help speed development of desalination and brackish projects. The Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts testified neutrally but raised concerns about reduced district oversight, especially around injection-well exclusions and the loss of export fees, and said discussions on the bill were ongoing.

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• Also known as LIDA, as well as the Job Training Incentive Program, which funds classroom and on-the-job
• When we're talking about growing jobs, we're discussing tools such as tax incentives and infrastructure
• Public sector are coming together to work on a lot of these funding incentives. Mr.
• The federal government has tons of incentives that will match whatever we put into it at a 4 to 1, 5
• It provides a short list of all of the different incentives.

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• And really what it is, it's an incentive.
• you're a buyer who's only going to be in the house for two or three years, you are expecting a relocation
• that, maybe just some thoughts, or maybe, you know, when you're talking about your credits or your incentives
• Is there any incentive or maybe thoughts on expanding to rural markets, working with cities, municipalities

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• And then the ongoing construction projects not associated with prep: the Atoka airport relocation, the
• We do have to pay a royalty fee as a part of the incentive back to Commerce.
• But at the end of the day, the incentive, the new product development incentive, was an incentive passed
• As far as the incentives and the operations of the incentives, that would be a commerce question, I think
• But, at the end of the day, any incentive runs through Commerce, and they operate those incentives in

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• AB 599, Connolly, hazardous waste, do pass, out on an A roll call. 7.4 Connolly vehicle incentives holding
• AB 401 Matsushi career technical incentive grants holding committee. it as a joint author out on an A-Roll
• AB 830, Rogers, encroachment, relocation and removal.

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• <00:47:35.079> away<00:47:35.319> from managed Retreat or relocation away from managed
• Retreat or relocation away from the the the shoreline<00:47:37.520> and<00:47:38.040> they
• It helps the RPS be more effective, right, because now the utilities have an additional incentive to
• It has the incentive to be more energy efficient, right, because now the cost of fossil energy rises.
• utilities have an additional incentive utilities have an additional incentive to<01:48:21.760>

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• The state tax credits are a huge incentive for gap financing for these projects, and we appreciate your
• This is a huge, huge, huge incentive, especially for our mid-small, small developers.
• This is a huge, huge, huge, huge incentive, especially for our mid-small developers.

Bills: AB568, SB90, SB133, SB147, SB229, SB233, SB240, SB245, SB280, SB378, SB393, SB417, SB434, SB494, SB495, AB62, SB104, SB119, SB132, SB193, SB262, SB422, SB431, SB435, SB468, SB503

Keywords: higher education, Nevada System of Higher Education, operational expenses, instructional expenses, public funding, education funding, teacher grants, classroom supplies, instructional support, specialized personnel, civics education, Nevada Center for Civic Engagement, funding, youth programs, civic involvement, Southern Nevada, Clark County, Las Vegas Valley, regional planning, economic resiliency

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• Obviously, the state is offering a variety of different programs. scholarship programs, so the incentive
• I am very concerned about the possibility of the State Fairgrounds being relocated. being relocated and
• the fate of the bicycle if there is a relocation of the fairgrounds.

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• And maybe a clarification on the relocation. processes, which specific relocation processes was this
• Yeah, so on relocation processes, maybe maybe to say it this way, there there were some departments since
• Telework is an incentive that attracts and retains quality state workers when wages have stagnated for

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• But they have chosen to relocate for a variety of reasons.
• But I can tell you that they not only have relocated their businesses to out of state, but they're relocating
• It seems like North or South Dakota; they actually have an incentive program to drill horizontal wells

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• And then two, how do you You set up the incentives and the supports so that more people can be prepared
• So the evidence that we have today is that the retention benefit of the teacher incentive allotment is
• You could potentially. bring that financial incentive back and then you would see more school districts
• have though is when it comes time for us to widen the highway, then they have to bear the cost to relocate
• But then to coordinate and schedule the relocation of those utilities.

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• As a result, universities must relocate funds meant for instruction and research to cover basic facility
• That shows that the performance of our students has increased because we have aligned or incentives,
• Student success is not they're concerned because they're incentives aren't around student success there
• I think they're very strong and thoughtful incentives within the performance-based funding component.
• I think metrics and thoughtful incentives are really important aspect, but preserving that flexibility

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• My wife and I were able to relocate back home in Florida after touring the South because of that job.
• I'd love to see more of an incentive and opportunities for students in Florida to work with local farmers
• The incentive programs that are available, such as cost share, are really, really important to be able
• And do we have all of the incentive... Okay. And do we have, Mr.
• Chair, all of the incentive programs available, or are there improvements that we can make to help the

Summary: The Senate Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum present and heard three presentations focused on Florida aquaculture, agricultural nutrient reduction, and land preservation. First, clam farmer Tim Solano of Cedar Key described the economic and environmental importance of the state’s clam industry, noting Florida’s strong national production, the industry’s recovery role after the net ban, and the severe damage caused by recent hurricanes and red tide. He said the Dislocated Workers program helped farmers return to work and asked that existing state programs be written more broadly to include aquaculture. Oyster producer Canaan Greg of Pelican Oyster Company then discussed the growth of off-bottom oyster farming, the losses his industry suffered from Hurricane Michael and the pandemic, and the need for better access to recovery loans, student internships, local seed production, and waterfront protection. Members asked questions about leases, production, predators, and storm resilience, and the presenters emphasized that aquaculture is a sustainable, year-round industry that filters water and supports local economies. The committee next heard from UF/IFAS regional extension agent Dr. Bob Hockmouth on education, research, and extension efforts to reduce nitrogen in the Suwannee Valley Basin Management Action Plan area. He explained that the region’s agricultural load reduction target has increased from about 4.2 million to 5.8 million pounds of nitrogen, and that extension programs are helping farmers adopt practices such as precision fertilizer placement, soil moisture sensors, controlled-release fertilizer, petiole sap testing, and irrigation automation. He highlighted corn and watermelon as major examples, saying on-farm demonstrations and cost-share programs are essential because the equipment and technology are expensive. He reported substantial reductions from participating farms and said growers are generally cooperative when funding is available. Finally, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services presented an update on the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. The program acquires development rights through voluntary conservation easements to keep working agricultural lands in production, protect water resources and wildlife habitat, and preserve taxable land without transferring ownership. The presenter said the program has expanded rapidly in the last two years, with more acreage acquired, faster application review, and more properties in the Florida wildlife corridor. He noted new online application and monitoring tools, a shortened review timeline, and stronger partnerships with federal and defense-related programs. Committee members asked about long-term maintenance responsibilities and the Board of Trustees approval process, and the presentation closed with support for continued funding and efficiency improvements before the committee adjourned without objection.

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• Businesses routinely receive incentives for early payments.

Bills: HB178, HB178, HB1551, HB1939, HB2040, HB2354, HB2674, HB3029, HB3460, HB3631, HB3662, HB5201, HB5381

Keywords: efficiency audit, political subdivision, tax rate, fiscal management, government accountability, Texas education, public schools, curriculum, social studies, high school graduation requirements, State Board of Education, Education Code, ethnic studies, world history, world geography, U.S. history, government, economics, personal financial literacy, free enterprise

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• TEA to identify current educational laboratory resources and examine how to create partnerships, incentives

Bills: HB178, HB1551, HB1939, HB2040, HB2354, HB2674, HB3029, HB3460, HB3631, HB3662, HB5201, HB5381, HB178

Keywords: Texas education, public schools, curriculum, social studies, high school graduation requirements, State Board of Education, Education Code, ethnic studies, world history, world geography, U.S. history, government, economics, personal financial literacy, free enterprise, religious literature, Hebrew Scriptures, Old Testament, New Testament, ninth grade

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• later at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center and the VA hospital in Tucson before relocating
• We had a bill, HB 2224, which is our produce incentive program for a program called Double Up Food Bucks
• Which is our produce incentive program for a program called Double Up Food Bucks.

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Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and introductions of the doctor of the day and numerous guests, including visitors for Lunar New Year, Arizona Statehood Day, school groups, local officials, and community leaders. A proclamation was read honoring Phoenix Ballet and National Ballet Day, and Representative Gress spoke in support of the recognition. The chamber also received committee and membership announcements, including temporary committee substitutions and several bills being re-referred or withdrawn to other committees. On third reading, HB 2190, which would have added Article 5 to Title 32 relating to the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants, failed after debate over whether it improperly authorized rulemaking; it was defeated 20-38 with two not voting. The House then took up HB 2206, relating to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program administration, and HB 2396, another SNAP-related bill focused on restricting certain purchases. Members debated the bills at length, with opponents arguing they would burden low-income families, worsen food access in desert areas, and limit personal choice, while supporters said the state should encourage healthier purchases and that existing public benefit programs already include restrictions. HB 2396 passed 34-25 with one not voting and was sent to the Senate. After announcements, including committee meetings, an African-American Legislative Day program, and a birthday acknowledgment for the Majority Leader, the House briefly recessed and then reconvened. Additional desk business was handled, including a first reading of HB 2999, a municipal approval district technical correction bill, and the referral of first-read measures for printing. The House then adjourned until Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

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• And there's not an incentive for them to do that.
• I was stuck on the incentive program.
• To get the tax incentive, they had to meet a certain date.
• The biggest problem, other than the tax incentives, was off-take.
• And what about tax incentives? What are you looking for?

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• Northern Kentucky crime lab: the House provided funds for the relocation costs and lease of the Northern
• ><00:59:13.400> funds<00:59:13.760> for<00:59:13.880> the<00:59:13.960> relocation
• House provided funds for the relocation House provided funds for the relocation costs<00:59:14.960

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Summary: The Free Conference Committee on the 2026 General Assembly budget met to reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions of House Bill 500. Leaders opened by thanking the other chamber’s work, asking members to turn microphones on and off to avoid feedback, and stressing the need to clearly note decision points so both chambers record the same actions. Staff then walked through the bill page by page, explaining that the committee was comparing only House and Senate differences, not the governor’s proposed budget. The discussion covered a wide range of appropriations and language items, including next generation non-911 services, school safety reporting tools, restored funding for brain injury, epilepsy, veteran service, homeless veterans, and rocket docket programs, debt service changes, rural infrastructure, disaster aid caps, Attorney General and Medicaid fraud funding, agriculture and county fair grants, auditor and pension-related appropriations, school facilities and SEEK funding, and numerous education programs. Members also discussed charter-related funding such as Star Academy, Dolly Parton Imagination Library, school resource officers, school-based mental health providers, AP/IB exams, Governor’s Scholars and Entrepreneurs, and several pilot or initiative programs in economic development, energy, and labor. Several items were described as technical corrections or restorations of language and funding, while others reflected differences in amounts or how funds would be distributed. There were several questions and comments from members about wording such as “implement and carry out,” the absence of the governor’s budget from the comparison document, and whether SEEK funding should be tied to teacher raises. The chair and other members emphasized that the committee’s role was to reconcile the two chambers’ budgets, not to adopt the governor’s proposal. Members also raised concerns about opioid settlement funds and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library match rate, with one senator urging restoration of the House language. No final vote or formal action was taken in the portion provided; the meeting primarily consisted of explanation, questions, and discussion of proposed budget differences.

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• come<00:28:49.200> back<00:28:49.440> and<00:28:49.600> and<00:28:49.919> relocate
• <00:28:51.120> So<00:28:51.520> the come back and and relocate here.
• So the come back and and relocate here.
• at that point it comes<00:30:49.760> down<00:30:50.080> certainly<00:30:50.399> incentives
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Summary: The committee heard a presentation from the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet and the Kentucky Department of Tourism on the 1% Tourism Meeting and Convention Marketing Fund. Officials said Kentucky tourism is a $14.3 billion industry that welcomed more than 80 million travelers last year, supports nearly 97,000 jobs, and uses the fund solely for tourism marketing and promotion, not capital projects. They noted the fund received additional appropriations in the enacted budget and also supports several designated tourism-related initiatives. Commissioner Mike Manet described how the fund is used for paid media, public relations, international marketing, cultural heritage promotion, website content, regional matching grants, research, trade shows, and travel expenses. He said the department spent $10.8 million on paid media in 23 markets in 2024, focused on seven tourism pillars, and used research and advertising ROI studies to guide spending. He reported 180 PR placements, 3.2 billion earned impressions, 3% growth in international visitation, and 12% growth in international spending to $257 million. He also highlighted the African-American Heritage Trail and said the regional matching funds program distributed $2 million to 87 local tourism commissions. Members asked about the rise of AI in search results, how domestic and international visitor data are collected, how ad agencies are selected, and how regional matching funds are allocated. The commissioner said the department uses GPS-based and federal data, including National Travel and Tourism Office figures, and that ad agencies are chosen through an RFP process. Representative McDaniel raised concerns about bourbon tourism and Canadian visitation; the commissioner said Canadian travel is down significantly, bourbon-related visitation has softened, and the department is shifting more spending toward in-state and closer drive markets while emphasizing bourbon’s heritage story. Representative Fugate asked about eastern Kentucky tourism and ATV trails, and the commissioner said those trails are included in advertising, social media, and earned media efforts. No votes or formal actions were taken.