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• is dedicated to new programs, while the remaining $125 million would add capacity to existing programs
• The Mass Wins Act goes well beyond these programs.
• Small businesses integrate AI models from a small handful of frontier model developers like Google, OpenAI
• Small businesses and startups would be completely exempt.
• , your Bachelor of Social Work program... ...after you've done 400 internship hours during your BSW program

Keywords: 1212, all

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• </c> which are sensitive to even small which are sensitive to even small changes<00:03:13.200><c> uh<
• They don't automatically flow to state programs unless the program has a specific statutory formula that
• </c> federal funds supporting this program. federal funds supporting this program.
• </c><01:04:31.280><c> things</c> where it's and and those small things where it's and and those small
• Uh, and that's just one city.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They have left our city. Thank you. Thank you, Ms. Ortega.
• longer even apply for our programs.
• to the programs in Canada, New York, and other countries.
• As part of the 2023 Film and Television Tax Credit Program 3.0, the program expanded its diversity, equity
• AB 1377 strengthens these programs through additional accountability and the new 4.0 program protections

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I'm the Financial Capability Manager for the City of St.
• The program covered a medical debt of mine for about 10 years." to afford to pay off.
• The program in St.
• We really have to acknowledge that this is a good program.
• I think it's a great program, and I would love to see us invest in Minnesotans.

Bills: HF1646, HF2443

Keywords: medical debt, debt relief, healthcare financing, consumer protection, financial hardship, commerce, cannabis, insurance, housing, ombudsperson, affordability, property, task force, financial institutions

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• Investment and Jobs Act program.
• And this is for the SRF programs.
• Next, our SWIFT program support.
• SWIFT program last program year.
• detail about each program.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• </c><00:10:11.079><c> state</c> that the city the city what the state that the city the city what the
• This is looking at program evaluation in regards to our student outcomes and the program.
• That's a requirement of the federal program, though. But on state programs, who's doing it?”
• </c><00:24:45.640><c> manager</c> program managers at the program manager program managers at the program
• </c> program though but on state programs program though but on state programs who's<00:24:57.559><c>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• It keeps the guardrails of the program in place, but modernizes it.
• Typically, R&D was a very small capital expenditure. It might be a very small startup.
• The problem that the city is facing right now, and other cities, is that when cities want to update the
• Al Park, registered lobbyist on behalf of the City of Albuquerque.
• We're facing a statewide housing crisis, and the city and cities across the state of New Mexico are trying

Keywords: 996, all

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• , move a program from Kansas City to the city of St.
• The city of St. Joseph purchased 1,776 acres of farmland in 1942... The city of St.
• be in the city limits.
• There is one small problem: this land is not contiguous to the city limits.
• city limits.

Summary: The House met for prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal, which passed 121-2 for February 26 and by voice vote for February 27. Members then offered several points of personal privilege, including tributes to law enforcement officers killed and wounded in Christian County, expressions of support for the affected families and departments, and recognition of a local racquetball championship and visiting guests, including U.S. Representatives Mark Alford and Eric Burlison and a child’s birthday. The chamber then took up numerous bills on third reading. HB 2097/1905, an elementary agriculture education pilot program, passed 148-0. HB 2167, authorizing the Attorney General’s Office to employ post-certified investigators in-house, passed 97-50, but its emergency clause failed 88-58 after debate over whether a unique emergency existed. HB 2747/2047, the Clean Slate expungement bill, passed 140-7 despite concerns about a fiscal note and implementation costs. HB 2587, addressing unmanned aircraft threats around large public gatherings and critical infrastructure, passed 140-2 and its emergency clause was adopted 133-11 ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Kansas City. Other bills passed included HB 1977 on civil detention for mental health evaluation (137-9), HB 2593 on National Guard and veterans-related matters including cybersecurity and tuition assistance (144-2), HB 1948, a fatherhood bill aimed at helping fathers overcome barriers to involvement with their children (141-4), and HB 2473, which clarifies handling of interest in real estate broker escrow accounts (149-0). The House also moved several bills to perfection, including HB 1786 on Highway Patrol purchase authority, HB 2105 on landlord water and sewer billing transparency, HB 2397 on water district dissolution thresholds, HB 2108 on Jefferson City viaduct and land conveyance issues, HB 2818 to annex St. Joseph Memorial Airport into city limits, and HB 1980 expanding peer review protections to EMTs and paramedics. The day ended with announcements, including an elections committee meeting and a rescheduled freshman meet-and-greet with the Attorney General.

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• If you look at infrastructure within a city or water.
• Is it the best strategy for all cities? Absolutely not. But is it a good strategy for many cities?
• I think that that's very smart economically distressed area program.
• Most of our programs run on an annual basis.
• I'm here with the City of Lago Vista City Council.

Bills: SB 7

Keywords: water infrastructure, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, water supply, environmental sustainability

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• Stirlington has between... ...for what is deemed a small town.
• So this bill attempts to introduce the backdrop program for judges.
• For a city employee, who, Trying to make sure that it's not an unfair advantage for a city employee who
• of New Orleans and other cities had been facing.
• Waggisbach is embedded, really, at City Hall.

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• A couple of my cities, the city of Hollywood, they lose $20 million a year because the tourist development
• Florida League of Cities spoke.
• I'm not a city manager. I'm not... ...because that's not something I do. I'm not a city manager.
• I've heard from my city council.
• And we talk about small businesses in here.

Summary: The Senate took up Committee Substitute for Senate Joint Resolution 2F, a proposed constitutional amendment to expand homestead property tax relief, lower the assessment cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%, and limit county and municipal ad valorem tax revenues to specified uses. Senator Avila presented the measure as a major property tax reform intended to provide relief to homeowners and restrain local government spending, while opponents argued it would shift costs to fees, services, and state appropriations and could harm local budgets, public safety, schools, and other services. Several senators also raised concerns about the ballot language and the lack of a completed fiscal analysis. The chamber considered and rejected multiple amendments. Senator Sharif’s income-based “circuit breaker” amendment failed, as did Senator Smith’s sunset clause amendment and Senator Berman’s amendment to rewrite the ballot statement for greater accuracy. During questioning, Avila said the revised language was meant to preserve flexibility for local governments and that future legislatures could set implementing procedures and, if necessary, prohibit certain local expenditures by general law. He also confirmed that the proposal would not affect refinancing or portability, and said the measure would not prevent local governments from continuing to fund many services such as libraries, parks, animal control, code enforcement, mosquito control, public housing, county health departments, and elections. Debate on final passage was extensive. Supporters described the proposal as overdue relief for homeowners and a way to force local governments to prioritize spending, while critics called it a risky tax shift that could reduce local revenue by billions and force cuts or higher fees. Some senators emphasized concerns about public safety funding, mental health and social services, and the accuracy of the ballot summary; others argued the measure would give voters a chance to decide on property tax reform. After debate, the resolution was rolled over for third reading and the Senate continued discussion, but the transcript provided does not include a final vote on the joint resolution.

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• </c><00:32:29.960><c> and</c> non-head yet gone out to cities and non-head yet gone out to cities and
• </c> including middle- class families small including middle- class families small business<00:35:46.280
• </c> the tendency would be if it's a small the tendency would be if it's a small account<00:57:06.920
• </c> in the world as we do to like small in the world as we do to like small local<01:24:53.280><c> nonprofits
• </c><01:42:00.040><c> and</c> the increases the county programming and the increases the county programming

Keywords: 1183, house

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• They are subsidizing the city.
• We're talking about commercial enhancement programs, business incentive programs.
• small cities, specifically small cities, specifically...
• This is going to destroy cities, specifically small cities, specifically cities that don't have the kind
• The program and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office will manage the program. That is the bill.

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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• We're speaking about the California Hemp Program, industrial hemp program support and transition.
• And that's why we propose shifting the program to the USDA Federal Hemp Program.
• programs.
• This program has been approved...
• I'm here to speak on behalf of the CNIP program, the California Nutrition Incentive Program.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• The program is a special program that trains providers to provide service hours to DeafBlind community
• Can program. The line item is 4-110-1000.
• While that decrease may seem small, While that decrease may seem small, we have already seen the impact
• The UMass Extension Nutrition Education Program, or NEP, is a statewide program operating out of five
• This was only done because of the VITA program. It's the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.

Keywords: 1212, all

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• The reason I ask is because my knowledge of this is that there's a lot of mainly cities; you see cities
• The reason I ask is because my knowledge of this is that there's a lot of mainly cities; you see cities
• The reason I ask is because my knowledge of this is that there's a lot of mainly cities; you see cities
• It is very difficult for small businesses to provide health care because they are a small risk pool,
• It is very difficult for small businesses to provide healthcare because they are small risk pool and

Summary: The committee held a study on the potential effects of living wage or minimum wage laws in Oklahoma, with the chair emphasizing that the discussion was not intended to advocate for or against State Question 832. The first panel focused on economic and workforce impacts. An Oklahoma Department of Commerce representative argued that living wage calculations vary by region and household type, that Oklahoma’s average wages are already near or above many living-wage estimates, and that higher mandated wages could lead employers to cut hours, reduce hiring, automate, or avoid expansion, especially in rural areas where childcare, healthcare, broadband, and infrastructure constraints also affect labor participation. Committee members asked about wage distributions, rural cost differences, training pathways, and whether higher wages might draw workers or businesses out of state; the witness said many low-wage workers move up over time and that Oklahoma has seen net in-migration. A State Chamber Research Foundation witness then testified that a $15 statewide wage floor would raise payroll costs substantially, especially for small rural employers, and cited examples from California and Seattle to argue that higher wages can reduce hours, jobs, and benefits while increasing consumer prices. She suggested alternatives such as expanding the state earned income tax credit and promoting upskilling through existing education and training programs. A Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry representative described Missouri’s recent voter-approved minimum wage increase to $13.75, rising to $15, along with paid sick leave provisions. She said the chamber opposed the measure because it would raise business costs, hurt rural communities and youth employment, and force some employers to cut hours, reduce hiring, or close. She cited examples from Missouri businesses facing significant added costs and warned that a future ballot initiative could create a patchwork of local minimum wages. In response to questions, she said Missouri’s law did not distinguish by age or industry, that businesses had raised concerns about union contracts and compliance, and that the chamber viewed the measure as harmful to competitiveness. Peter Hansen of NFIB presented the final major testimony, summarizing an NFIB study projecting that a higher Oklahoma minimum wage would produce some short-term GDP gains but longer-term losses, with GDP turning negative by the early 2030s and job losses growing over time. He said businesses respond to higher wage mandates by raising prices, trimming jobs, converting full-time positions to part-time, reducing benefits, and shifting investment toward automation or other capital. He argued that the burden falls most heavily on vulnerable workers such as young or marginal employees, who are less likely to be hired when labor costs rise. In questioning, he acknowledged that higher wages can improve pay for some workers and may have some short-term positive effects, but maintained that the long-term employment and investment effects are negative. No votes or formal actions were taken in the meeting.

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• and the people of America that benefit from those programs.
• Especially farmers and ranchers who depend on these programs and, you know, these food programs that
• It's really hard for my small producers.
• because of how the program is structured?
• It's got a long Kansas history, the Food for Peace Program.

Keywords: USDA, nominations, Judge Vaden, Tyler Clarkson, agriculture policy, rural America, tariffs, farmer advocacy

Summary: The meeting focused on the nominations of Judge Stephen Alexander Vaden for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture and Mr. Tyler Clarkson for General Counsel at the USDA. Members expressed concerns regarding the challenges farmers and ranchers face, especially in navigating the impacts of recent tariffs imposed by the President. Significant attention was given to how these nominations could influence agriculture policy and support rural communities amidst economic uncertainty. The committee emphasized the necessity for strong leadership in the USDA to advocate for farmer needs and ensure the proper implementation of assistance programs.

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• The amendments make it a measured pilot, giving a small number of cities the ability to use this modern
• But also, I have to point out California Contract Cities, the city of Norwalk, the city of Pico Rivera
• I've also asked for cities.
• They were permitted by the city.
• While this is a necessary action for cities to take, when the city routinely cleans up these hotspot

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee heard a series of bills focused on driver accountability, curb management, privacy, illegal dumping enforcement, rail coordination, billboard signage, and high-speed rail development. SB 953 by Senator Nilo would add DMV points for misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter cases dismissed through diversion; the author and supporters, including a victim’s mother and CHP representatives, argued it would ensure fatal conduct is reflected in driving records, while no opposition testified. SB 1292 by Senator Richardson would let certain cities use stationary cameras or sensors to enforce curb use in designated zones with human review of citations; supporters said it would help manage modern delivery and loading activity, while one privacy group remained cautious but noted the committee amendments improved the bill. SB 1228 by Senator Rubio would create a permanent compliance path for a small number of existing redevelopment-era LED advertising displays; supporters said it preserves local revenue and existing signs, while the outdoor advertising industry opposed it over federal compliance and fairness concerns. SB 1013 by Senator Cervantes would tighten ALPR privacy and security rules, require DOJ audits, training, and a 30-day retention limit; privacy advocates supported it as a needed enforcement measure, while law enforcement groups opposed the retention cap and hot-list limits as too restrictive. SB 1218 by Senator Arreguín would block DMV registration renewal for vehicles with unpaid illegal dumping fines, modeled on parking citation enforcement; local officials and city representatives strongly supported it as a deterrent, and no opposition was heard. SB 1136 by Senator Blakespear would require rail agencies to better coordinate service to major events and integrate fares and schedules; transit and rail advocates supported it, with some agencies taking a work-with-author or neutral position. SB 1425 by the committee chair would create a permit process for new encroachments on high-speed rail right-of-way; supporters said it would help protect and manage the corridor, while utilities and a city raised concerns about rights-of-way and enforcement language. SB 1411 by Senator Stern would expand high-speed rail authority to pursue public-private partnerships and early works, removing a project cap; supporters from Metro, labor, and rail groups said it would help leverage funding and advance the project, while Merced-area agencies remained cautious but noted amendments. Most bills were moved on committee votes, generally along party lines or with broad support, and several were left on call after roll calls.

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• the city, when it was operating.
• The city supplied the water.
• So, to the city of DeKalb, fast forward to April 2023: the city of DeKalb voted 98% yes for Missouri
• City of Buchanan's a couple hundred people.
• So the situation I described with the city of DeKalb, the city of DeKalb is outside of the territory

Summary: The Utilities Committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 2807, with a substitute ending in .03C. Representative Herbert explained that the substitute was intended to match the Senate version, add battery energy storage to the renewable standard, clarify that the nuclear provision applies to new, not existing, nuclear generation, and create nuclear energy credits to help track generation for the PSC. Members asked about how the credits would work, whether they could involve out-of-state generation, and how the bill would affect Missouri jobs and in-state generation. The committee adopted the substitute and then voted the House Committee Substitute for HB 2807 do pass by a roll call vote of 18 ayes and 1 no. The committee then heard House Bills 3351 and 3371, sponsored by Representatives Koslow and Taylor, which would expand a prior, narrower water-district detachment proposal statewide. The bill would create a “specific demand customer” category for large water users whose quantity or quality needs may exceed a district’s capabilities, require a water district to respond within 60 days, and allow the customer to seek service elsewhere and pursue detachment if the district cannot or will not serve them. It also would prevent districts from taking on new encumbering federal debt to block detachment and would require gifts offered specifically to pay off such debt to be accepted and applied to that purpose. Sponsors said the measure was meant to stop “debt hoarding” and remove barriers to economic development while still allowing courts to review reasonableness and protect both districts and customers. Members questioned the scope of the bill, including the use of “may exceed” in the definition, whether the restriction on new loans could create problems in emergency or repair situations, how reasonableness would be judged, and whether the proposal could affect existing ratepayers or apply to municipal systems. The sponsors said the intent was to address net-new customers and to leave ordinary financing available except for loans used to prevent detachment. In informational testimony, Missouri American Water described a separate but related problem involving USDA red tape delaying a partial sale of the city of DeKalb’s water system, saying the delay was preventing lower rates and needed capital investment for a small community. No votes were taken on HB 3351 or HB 3371 before the committee adjourned.

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• Sylvia Solis Shaw, here on behalf of the City of Santa Monica, the City of Goleta, and the City of Beverly
• Could a city request information?
• The city can get addresses from their small businesses. That's not a problem.
• The city attorney can. The city attorney just writes it, drafts it.
• of the city of doesn't take any resources from the city.

Summary: The committee heard multiple bills, with extensive discussion focused on short-term rental regulation, street vending, park/public safety financing, transit-oriented housing fees, and demographic data collection. SB 346 would require short-term rental platforms to provide local governments with listing addresses and related information to help collect transient occupancy taxes and enforce local ordinances; supporters argued cities and counties need the data to identify unlicensed operators and recover taxes, while opposition from platforms raised privacy and due process concerns and said administrative subpoenas already exist. The bill was amended and passed 7-0 to the Judiciary Committee. SB 635, the Street Vendor Business Protection Act, sought to protect street vendors’ personal information from being shared in ways that could expose them to federal immigration enforcement; supporters described raids and fear in vendor communities, and the bill passed 6-1 to Public Safety. SB 499 would clarify that certain park and recreation facilities designated in local safety or hazard mitigation plans can qualify for fee deferral exemptions when they serve emergency or public safety functions; supporters said parks can serve as fire buffers, evacuation sites, and recovery hubs, while some housing advocates sought a clearer nexus to development impacts. The bill passed as amended 6-0 to Appropriations. SB 358, which would modernize traffic impact fee rules to better reflect lower automobile trip generation for walkable, transit-oriented housing, drew support from housing and transportation advocates and passed 8-0 to Appropriations. SB 515, aimed at improving demographic data collection and reporting by local governments and state entities, passed to Appropriations on a 4-0 vote. The committee also took up SB 276, presented by Assembly Member Stefani on behalf of Senator Wiener, which would allow San Francisco to create a permit-and-enforcement system for the sale of commonly stolen goods on sidewalks. Supporters said the measure is needed to address fencing operations and protect legitimate vendors, while emphasizing it is narrowly targeted and not aimed at food vendors or permitted sellers. The transcript ends during testimony on SB 276, with supporters from the Mission street vendor community and San Francisco Public Works describing enforcement problems and the need for clearer rules and city resources.