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• Where the local property tax appraisal district after noticing of a public hearing was forced to relocate
• Current law provides that the driver's license number, personal ID certificate number, or Social Security
• entities that we have to get approval from, um, and doing that within 30 days is a very difficult task

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• HB 2418, appropriation, major incident task force — Public Safety; Appropriations, Transportation and
• HB 2806, lawful presence public programs revocation — Military Affairs and Security.
• HB 2416, appropriations DPS local border support — Military Affairs and Border Security; Appropriations
• and government efficiency it's 2416 appropriations DPS local border support military and border security
• And also the idea that the police would be able to come in and force this supposed crime of, you know

Keywords: 1182, all

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• that they've done to protect health coverage, to protect hospitals and clinics and food banks, to secure
• They have not shied away from the task in front of them.
• They have not shied away from the task in front of them, rolling up their sleeves, working with members
• For families who rely on reproductive care, this budget secures a $30 million uncompensated care fund
• We cannot expand access if providers are being forced to close.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Committee met to consider the 2026 Budget Act, which leaders said was the negotiated compromise with the Senate and was expected to move to the floor that evening. Opening remarks emphasized that the plan balances the budget over two years, reduces the structural deficit, and builds reserves, while also protecting core services in the face of federal cuts. Jason Sisney outlined the legislative budget framework and the likely floor bills, including AB 109, SB 110, SB 122, and SB 125. Department of Finance representative Eric Khali said the administration appreciated the two-year balanced approach and supported the modification in SB 122, while noting the package uses additional revenues and new spending to soften or reject some proposed cuts. Most of the discussion focused on major spending areas. Members and subcommittee chairs highlighted protections and additions for health care and human services, including rejecting the proposed Medi-Cal asset limit change, delaying premium increases, restoring clinic and dental funding, supporting distressed hospitals and county indigent care, and expanding county eligibility staffing to handle H.R. 1-related workload. Education members described record or expanded support for TK-12 schools, child care, special education, community colleges, teacher recruitment, and higher education, including a change to extend Cal Grant eligibility to age 30 for some community college students. Housing and homelessness funding was increased for HAP, multifamily housing, and the low-income housing tax credit, while public safety members pointed to investments in victims’ services, restorative justice, and prison closure savings. Several members also raised concerns or priorities tied to the budget deal. Some praised the package as a moral document that protects vulnerable Californians, immigrant communities, LGBTQ residents, seniors, and people with disabilities. Others noted unresolved issues, including the MCO tax’s impact on districts, the need for more support for local journalism, arts, biotech R&D incentives, transit and GGRF-related concerns, and the need for continued work on Prop. 98 and long-term fiscal resilience. The vice chair cautioned that despite the current progress, the state remains vulnerable to revenue volatility and warned that the budget should build more resilience against a possible downturn. No formal vote was taken in the portion provided, but the committee was preparing the budget package for floor action and final negotiations.

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• And I guess as long as you're not forcing that conversation, but it's still a developer. option.
• Texas, next to Laughlin Air Force Base, a wind farm that was going to connect to the ERCOT grid. owned
• Director of National Intelligence as a country that poses a risk to national security. security and is
• This makes clear that Senate Bill 17 ensures food, energy, and safety. and national security, all of
• Our national security is protected. protected.

Bills: SCR5, SCR13, SB3, SB6, SB10, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB17, SB18, SB19, SB24, SB35, SB57, SB65, SB112, SB284, SB290, SB388, SB400, SB402, SB412, SB495, SB499, SB502, SB509, SB621, SB706, SB740, SB815, SB842, SB854, SB875, SB893, SB917, SB974, SB1025, SB1061, SB1073, SB1106, SB1268, SB1281, SB1300, SB1362, SB1379, SB1447, SB1451, SB1555, SB1902, SJR36, SJR12, SCR13, SCR25, SCR5, SCR22, SCR12, SCR24, SB495, SB412, SB10, SB18, SB565, SB372, SB842, SB765, SB62, SB19, SB666, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB290, SB13, SB1248, SB740, SB14, SB1006, SB504, SB917, SB925, SB388, SB1902, SB1121, SB995, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB35, SB6, SB815, SB3, SB1281, SB1379, SB1300, SB1497, SB1499, SB1498, SB1451, SB1061, SB15, SB65, SB241, SB304, SB402, SB499, SB621, SB974, SB1023, SB1024, SB1025, SB1106, SB686, SB112, SB371, SB204, SB400, SB609, SB1447, SB670, SB502, SB427, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1555, SB1362, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB987, SB1539, SB893, SB447, SB875, SB406, SB509, SB985, SB965, SB17, SB1119, SB1505, SB12, SB24, SB57, SB1194, SB1253, SB1215, SB1532, SB1268, SB1302, SB856, SB650, SB583, SB673, SB840, SJR57, SCR8, SB213, SB681, SB1172, SB1252, SB378, SB610, SB918, SB1343, SB608, SB487, SB955, SB957, SB988, SB990, SB1019, SB1021, SB1120, SB251, SB958, SB535, SB761, SB1, SB541, SB315, SB379, SB1018, SB1737, SB266, SB1415, SB3, SB6, SB15, SB35, SB290, SB706, SB842, SB917, SB1281, SB1451, SB1902, SB12, SB13, SB17, SB19, SB388, SR261, SR265, SR276, SR277, SR281, SR286, SR293, SCR5, SCR13, SB2425, SB2880, SB10, SB12, SB13, SB17, SB18, SB19, SB388, SB412, SB495, SB2425, SB2880

Keywords: SCR 5, Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, Texas School for the Deaf, TSD, Robert Rives, gymnasium naming, building naming, honorary resolution, commemorative resolution, deaf education, hard of hearing, Gallaudet University, alumni hall of fame, football coach, school facility naming, education K-16, State Affairs, Texas Legislature, public school tribute, water rights

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• <00:17:49.679> So,<00:17:49.840> I but it's just another security.
• So, I but it's just another security.
• I personally don't want to keep Social Security numbers.
• don't want to keep social security don't want to keep social security numbers.<00:20:06.559>
• that he's in a city that has a Air Force that he's in a city that has a Air Force base<00:23:18.880

Bills: HB0045

Keywords: property tax, exemption, homeowners, long-term, aged, 916, all

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• While current law also allows the option of Social Security, this option is not always made available
• AB 2417 merely ensures the option of Social Security as a retirement benefit is provided to community
• Restrictions in the bill provide that these sales be done through a fixed-pane security window and security
• Sales be done through a fixed-pane security window and security drawer and available for walk-in storefronts
• It includes security parameters, and it is an improvement in how safe, regulated access is delivered.

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on May 6, 2026, with a quorum present and began by approving a large consent calendar of bills on two unanimous-support motions. The committee then heard a series of individual bills, with authors and sponsors generally describing low or absorbable state costs and asking for aye votes. Topics included AI/digital safety education for students (AB 1792), hepatitis C treatment access (AB 1843), rent-now-pay-later consumer protections (AB 2350), retirement information for community college faculty (AB 2417), cannabis regulation changes including tribal commerce, drive-through sales, and beverage labeling (AB 2506, AB 2697, AB 2532), emergency equipment training for law enforcement volunteers (AB 1913), cannery law modernization (AB 2706), child care planning in local governments (AB 1914), EV charger permitting fees (AB 1820), election-record notice requirements (AB 1664), nursing home discharge notices (AB 2135), a San Diego energization-delay pilot (AB 2518), mental health training for school coaches (AB 1665), and education governance and oversight changes (AB 2117). Several bills were described as committee or sponsor measures with technical or clarifying changes, including AB 2780, AB 2615, AB 2121, and AB 2771. Testimony was largely supportive, often from sponsor groups, industry representatives, labor, or advocacy organizations. Notable support included TechNet for AB 1792, the California State Sheriffs’ Association for AB 1913, California Dairies and food manufacturers for AB 2706, the Low Income Investment Fund for AB 1914, EV and environmental groups for AB 1820, the Attorney General’s Office for AB 1664, long-term care ombudsman advocates for AB 2135, and the California State Association of Psychiatrists for the cannabis and mental-health-related bills. Some bills drew limited opposition or “opposed unless amended” positions, including AB 2350, AB 1820, and AB 2506, while AB 2697 and AB 2532 were presented as efforts to support the legal cannabis market and consumer safety. The committee also heard a presentation-only item, AB 2541, creating a lowrider specialty license plate, which drew enthusiastic bipartisan comments and co-author requests from members. Most bills were reported out with due pass recommendations, many on roll call and several with specific members not voting or voting no. AB 1664 was reported out as due pass as amended and placed on call before later being moved out on a B roll call. AB 2350 and AB 1914 were also later reported out from call on B roll calls, with AB 1914 noted as passing despite some Republican no votes. The suspense calendar was then deemed approved without individual action, and the meeting concluded after a brief public comment period in which members of the public voiced positions on unrelated bills, including support for AB 2497, AB 1729, AB 2189, AB 1575, AB 2170, and opposition to AB 1603, AB 2447, AB 2411, AB 2492, and AB 1952.

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• This, combined with our current debt situation, is the driving force behind our capital requests to the
• On behalf of the residents of Mound, I respectfully ask for your support in securing the funding necessary
• This, combined with our current debt situation, is the driving force behind our capital requests to the
• On behalf of the residents of Mound, I respectfully ask for your support in securing the funding necessary
• income $62,000 in income $62,000 in income this<01:02:26.480> will<01:02:26.640> force

Bills: HF201, HF217, HF314, HF315, HF406, HF408, HF425, HF426, HF730, HF731, HF652, HF761, HF1079, HF928, HF1017, HF1056, HF1081

Keywords: HF201, Minnesota income tax, tax subtraction, tax deduction, volunteer firefighter, volunteer fire and rescue, emergency responder, ambulance service personnel, EMR, EMS, search and rescue, canine search and rescue, underwater search and rescue, paid-on-call, part-time volunteer, tax relief, state tax law, section 290.0132, drivers license, identification card

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• Representative Lauterbach: Well, we only pull firearms in necessary force.
• Audits on Cindy Wheelus: use of force are a good idea.
• It is part of our use of force continuum.
• A brief note about our use of OC spray and our use of force continuum.
• Internally, we have under state operations reviews of use of force.

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• Immigrant workers in Minnesota force.
• <00:31:59.840> the called the police to secure the called the police to secure the building
• And you're going to see us in full force next year, just as you did last year.
• and you're going to see us in full force and you're going to see us in full force next<01:46:37.199
• That keeps us on task.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• that we had a governance process that goes beyond what it traditionally is focused on, which is security
• of AI, and is it being approached in a way that's responsible and with attention to information security
• These guiding principles, as you see here, reflect the importance of privacy and security, transparency
• the expense of safety and security. the expense of safety and security.
• but we want to be a a leadership force but we want to be a a leadership force on<00:28:10.720>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The Railroad Commission would be tasked with certifying a qualifying oil and gas well.
• Space Force and NASA on a number of opportunities, including key capabilities for national security priorities
• Yeah, the security measures that are in place at the facility are impressive.
• We contracted with Yeah, the security measures that are in place at the facility are impressive.
• We appreciate the dedication to the principles of freedom, independence, state sovereignty, security,

Bills: HB42

Keywords: special prosecutor, state law, criminal justice, accountability, law enforcement

Summary: The committee heard Senator Flores lay out the committee substitute for HB 2894, which would expand state reimbursement eligibility for local governments disproportionately affected by the disabled veterans homestead exemption. Flores said the bill would add certain municipalities in Bell, Coryell, and Lampasas counties if lost ad valorem tax revenue equals or exceeds 10% of general revenue, while existing recipients would remain under the current 2% threshold. Lampasas and Bell County officials and the City of Killeen testified in support, describing significant revenue losses and urging adequate funding. One witness, Howard Avery, argued any reimbursement should be counted as property tax revenue for voter-approval rate purposes to avoid a windfall. The committee later adopted the substitute and reported the bill favorably, with one nay. The committee also heard SB 782, which would create a temporary severance tax exemption for restimulated inactive oil and gas wells, intended to encourage investment in mature wells. The Comptroller explained the revised fiscal note as effectively zero because the wells are currently marginal and not generating meaningful tax revenue, while industry witnesses said the bill could extend well life, support local economies, and reduce orphan-well liabilities. Public testimony was supportive, and the bill was left pending. Members then heard HB 3033, a DPS-related grant program funded by voluntary $3 donations on driver’s license and ID applications to support nonprofits aiding injured or fallen DPS officers and their families, including memorial highway signs. The DPS Officers Association supported the bill, citing existing foundation assistance and the need for a steady funding stream. The committee later reported the bill favorably. The committee also considered SB 524, which would permanently extend the franchise tax and fee exemption for qualifying veteran-owned businesses for their first five years; testimony from a veteran business owner and veterans advocates supported the measure, and the committee adopted the substitute and reported it favorably. Additional measures were laid out and left pending or voted out: HB 3594, a local San Antonio retiree health care fund bill with agreed changes for contributions, spouse benefits, and remarriage rules, was supported by stakeholders and reported favorably; HB 4738 would repeal small administrative fees tied to certain loans and was reported favorably; HB 42 on HEAF funding and HB 5246 on the Texas Space Commission were heard and left pending. The committee also reported HB 3474, a cleanup bill for the Pension Review Board’s investment performance review schedule, and HB 2802, the Austin firefighter retirement fund bill, both favorably. Finally, the committee took up HB 1056, which would allow gold and silver held in the Texas Bullion Depository to function as legal tender through debit-card transactions. Supporters framed it as a way to use hard assets and expand financial options, while bankers and some senators raised major operational, consumer-protection, tax, and constitutional questions; the bill remained under discussion as testimony began.

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• Instead, this bill forces businesses to pay Colorado taxes on money they've already spent.
• and growing wealth inequality, which has left far too many older Americans without the retirement security
• <04:22:38.640> that<04:22:38.960> they<04:22:39.199> were retirement security
• that they were retirement security that they were promised.<04:22:40.239> In<04:22:40.399>
• Our purpose here is to secure these rights of the citizens of Colorado.

Keywords: 981, all

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• They themselves will bear the burden of making a financially harmful decision that ultimately forces
• that I spoke to several of my constituents, and none of them was in favor of the state taking on this task
• It is not that way with out-of-state money and out-of-state forces and social media folks who encourage
• the state. is to supersede a potential initiative to force the state to provide free lunch.
• its business and is about to adjourn requests to be discharged as the committee has completed its task

Bills: SB2401, SB2402, SB2403, SB2404

Keywords: SB 2401, North Dakota, Century Code, occupational therapy, occupational therapy board, criminal history record check, background check, licensee investigation, physician continuing education, medical license renewal, nutrition education, metabolic health, chronic disease prevention, health occupation boards, medical board, licensure fee, audit response, disciplinary action, Title 43, board of medicine

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, roll call, and a quorum present, then took up second reading and final passage of several House bills related to the Rural Health Transformation Program and other matters. House Bill 1621, requiring the presidential fitness test in school physical education with exceptions and a delayed effective date, passed 43-3. House Bill 1623, appropriating federal rural health transformation grant funds and creating a related loan program and reporting structure, passed 46-0 after extensive debate about using the federal money for community health, infrastructure, and sustainability. House Bill 1622, joining the physician assistant licensure compact, also passed unanimously 46-0. House Bill 1625, authorizing the Ray Richards Golf Course land sale to support a Grand Forks transportation project and golf course improvements, passed 46-0. House Bill 1626, clarifying that the primary residence credit is applied after the early payment discount so taxpayers receive the full $1,600 benefit, passed 40-6.

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• Second, food security.
• Second, food security.
• My name is Ace Buai, speaking on behalf of Kingdom Catalyst and the Love Chinatown Task Force, and we
• love Chinatown task force and we are love Chinatown task force and we are building<00:45:47.280>
• Kapo Security: not present. Capani Health Foundation: present. Okay, please, force.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Ways and Means and Finance informational briefing on grants and aids was held February 14 and was organized as a high-volume public testimony session with strict procedures: no Q&A, one representative per applicant, one minute per testimony, in-person testimony first, and then Zoom participants. The chairs also announced a recess at 11:00 a.m. for floor sessions and a reconvening at 1:00 p.m. Testimony was heard first from neighbor island applicants, then Oʻahu applicants, with members repeatedly directing speakers to line up and keep remarks brief. Neighbor island testimony focused on a wide range of capital and operating requests. Health and community projects included Hawaii Island Community Health Center’s workforce housing in Kau, Wuli Hawaiian Homestead Association’s learning center and predevelopment work, Rescue Tube Foundation’s beach rescue tube expansion, Puna Community Medical Center’s planned hospital/ER campus, Maui Humane Society’s free veterinary care after the wildfires, Hawaiʻi Care Choices’ palliative care readiness, and the Lyman Museum’s HVAC replacement. Other requests included the Maui Advanced Manufacturing Alliance’s Pāʻia Mill redevelopment, Laua 2020’s preschool and learning lab, Mālama Aina’s USDA-compliant meat processing facility, the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association’s water safety programs, Kaha P Organization’s agriculture education support, Ohana Arts’ youth performance project, Friends of the Children’s Justice Center’s emergency closet, EOA Pacific’s Marshall Islands teacher training, and the Central Pacific Youth Athletic Club’s new facility. Oʻahu testimony included the YWCA Oʻahu/Pythink Center’s renovation of Juliet M. Atherton Hall and its community kitchen, West Oʻahu Community Health Center’s wildfire protection and security needs, the Early School’s playground improvements, Surfing the Nations’ food distribution center expansion, and Sounding Joy Music Therapy’s weekly services for people with disabilities. Speakers generally emphasized community benefit, workforce development, health access, food security, disaster recovery, and support for children, seniors, and underserved populations. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the briefing.

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• You cannot establish, as you know, commissions or task forces or anything that involves legislators,
• put in the omnibus tax bill um that task put in the omnibus tax bill um that task force<01:24:37.920
• cannot establish uh commissions or task cannot establish uh commissions or task force<01:24:55.040
• legis task force that involves legis task force that involves legis legislators<01:25:17.600>
• <01:25:32.719> force where those commissions or task force where those commissions or task

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• His office was a member of the Northern Lights task force, a group of law enforcement leaders from the
• His office was a member of the Northern Lights task force, a group of law enforcement leaders from the
• task force this was the Northern Lights task force this was a<00:37:19.960> group<00:37:20.359
• Forcing this information to be public does not protect survivors.
• Forcing this information to be public does not protect survivors.

Bills: HF7

Keywords: public safety, criminal justice, sentencing guidelines, Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission, public sentencing database, felony dismissals, prosecutor reporting, bail notice, bond posting, law enforcement data, arrest data, public records, sex trafficking, human trafficking, mandatory minimum sentence, peace officer assault, police assault, fleeing police, vehicular flight, stolen motor vehicle

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• I know that President Trump's put a task force together.
• So every committee is tasked with a duty or responsibility.
• We now have school district safety and security measures.
• I'm here to provide information on the school safety and security report.
• , security personnel, and then other, the catch-all.

Keywords: 908, all

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• I had mentioned that while we have a big charge, there are only four of us doing these tasks.
• It says that because that would be too arduous a task, and the tribes agree to that principle.
• Also, the Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Force (PSEOO).
• Our water security is definitely at risk.
• But we went to our county commissioner, and he helped us secure some additional funding for that.

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• Sixty years ago, a researcher was tasked with finding out what school factor mattered most in schools
• What Representative Lewis tasked me with was trying to provide a simplified description of a very complex
• And I'm sure there are outstanding candidates compared to what else is out there that would force that
• The next step was that Risha secured U.S.
• I'm currently on the school funding monetization task force, so that's an exciting group.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Um and I I just want to tell you that this is also a national security issue.
• Um and I I just want to tell you that this is also a national security issue.
• Um and I I just want to tell you that this is also a national security issue.
• Um and I I just want to tell you that this is also a national security issue.
• Um and I I just want to tell you that this is also a national security issue.

Bills: SF0102, SF0123, SF0021, SF0099

Keywords: energy transmission, load growth, Wyoming energy authority, transmission planning study, public utilities, regional cooperation, energy, funding, grants, loans, coal, natural gas, mineral processing, economic development, stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation