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• Can be readily accessed without incurring a financial penalty, non-excluded vehicles, and the full value
• And then on the non-exempt vehicles, what's an example there?
• And then on the non-exempt vehicles, what's an example there? Mr.
• And then on the non-exempt vehicles, what's an example there? Mr.
• Excluded, and then on the non-exempt vehicles, what's an example there? Mr.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• From school board to Congress, Phil saw electoral politics not as a game but as a vehicle for justice
• help people run for office, he helped them find their voice, and he held them accountable to the values
• And to those who knew them, Phil's greatest contribution was his commitment to the democratic values,
• provide students not only with valuable work experience, but to let them know that their work was valued

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• California has made a statement that we value the experience of our immigrant families.
• California has made a statement that we value the experience of our immigrant families.
• We know that budgets are moral documents that reflect a government's values and choices.
• state taxpayer dollars are not used to subsidize business practices that conflict with California's values
• This is about aligning our tax code with our values.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• resources originate from federal sources like transportation or state sources like cap-and-invest, the values
• We are into saving garden gnomes from the trash and finding value in T-shirts and different things that
• Our transit system, it is really hard for a lot of people to get around without a vehicle, and especially
• that she had a voice, and she grew in her confidence and in knowing that she brought skills and had value
• in our state and across our nation and across our world, we really do believe that each person has value

Summary: The hearing focused on inclusive economic development in California’s Central Valley, with the chair describing prior state and federal investments in Fresno and the region, including Transformative Climate Communities funding, the Southwest Fresno Community College campus, affordable housing and infrastructure projects, medical education pathways, F3 Farm Food Future, and high-speed rail-related jobs. The chair emphasized that rural and historically disinvested communities often face complex application processes and limited technical capacity, and said the committee’s goal was to learn from successful local models and identify ways to better direct resources to communities that need them most. The first panel featured representatives from the Sierra Health Foundation, the James Irvine Foundation, and UC Merced. Chet Hewitt argued that health and economic opportunity are inseparable and described Sierra Health’s economic development portfolio, including the San Joaquin Valley Health Fund, the Impact Investment Fund, and the Community Economic Mobilization Initiative (CEMI), which together support healthier workplaces, microbusiness financing, and nonprofit capacity. Jessica Kaksmarik said Irvine’s place-based grantmaking in inland regions aims to strengthen worker and community power, support community-led development, and expand equitable pathways to mobility, while stressing that philanthropy must partner with government because it cannot meet the scale of need alone. Dr. Manuel Pastor and Dr. Ed Flores both argued that inequality and extractive development weaken long-term growth, and that community organizations need both power-building and technical expertise to influence regional planning; Flores also described the Valley Seed project and high-road economic development models that link labor, climate, and community benefits. The second panel highlighted community-based programs and the effects of unstable funding. Yolanda Randalls described the Sweet Potato Project at West Fresno Family Resource Center, a youth agriculture and entrepreneurship program that combines hands-on farming, business training, and mental health support; she said participants improved from a 1.9 GPA to a 3.3 GPA and that the program is seeking long-term support as its funding nears expiration. Addie Carr of Neighborhood Industries described a second-chance employment model that provides job training, case management, literacy and life coaching, and small no-interest loans, and said CEMI helped the organization open a second store and create more jobs. Maria Redoubt Orozco of Community Alliance with Family Farmers said small farmers are central to the Valley’s economy but face land, water, climate, and market barriers, and warned that federal cuts to programs like Local Food Purchasing Assistance threaten local food systems. Daniela Rodriguez of Immigrants Rising described entrepreneurship and technical assistance for undocumented and mixed-status entrepreneurs, including the SEED initiative, and said policy uncertainty and access-to-capital barriers continue to constrain immigrant economic mobility. In closing discussion, panelists repeatedly called for longer-term, braided, and flexible funding rather than one-time grants, and the chair noted the need to continue supporting community-defined practices and public-private partnerships.

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• bill, every four years, we're evaluating these incentives and we're trying to see if it's bringing value
• see if they bring the... ...the incentives that are on the books today and to see if they bring the value
• , the economic value, the benefits to the state that the author or the day that it was created in law
• or signed by the governor, that it will actually bring that kind of value.
• Italy, and in Eastern Europe, all of whom receive significant government subsidies because of the value

Bills: HB1427, SB1403, SB1448, SB1489, SB1546, SB1557, SB1614, SB1377, SB1990, SB1439, SB1630, SB1632, SB1696, SB1796, SB1824, SB1362, SB1849, SB2066, SB2071, SB2104, SB933, SB1633, SB1224, SB1246, SB1280, SB1303, SB1346

Keywords: tax credit, clean-burning fuel, hydrogen fuel cells, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, environmental impact, vehicle modification, renewable energy, job incentives, tax rebates, Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program, employment growth, wage requirements, Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act, consumer protection, unfair trade practices, deceptive practices, exemptions, statutory exemptions, Corporation Commission

Summary: The Senate took up a long series of bills, mostly on third reading, with several unanimous or near-unanimous votes and a few more contested measures. Early action included House Bill 1427, which was substituted to add the bank privilege tax section to an existing clean-burning motor vehicle fuel tax credit without changing the cap or creating a fiscal impact; it advanced 45-0. Senate Bill 1403, an IEC recommendation affecting Quality Jobs incentives by requiring rebate claims within one year and eliminating the statewide wage threshold, passed 32-15. Senate Bill 1448, narrowing exclusions under the Consumer Protection Act to improve enforcement, passed 47-0. Senate Bill 1489, codifying IDEA-related procedures in state law and adding principal training and parent participation provisions, was amended on the floor, debated at length about implementation and special education services, and then passed 47-0 as an emergency measure. Senate Bill 1546 renamed and expanded the teacher scholarship program to Next Ed, increasing scholarship amounts while keeping the service commitment, and passed 37-10 as an emergency measure. Senate Bill 1557 transferred behavior analyst licensure duties from DHS to the State Board of Psychologists and passed 47-0. Senate Bill 1614 closed a loophole allowing adjunct teachers to teach early elementary reading and math and passed 46-0 as an emergency measure. Senate Bill 1377, requiring DHS to provide foster children with duffel bags and essentials, passed 46-0 as an emergency measure. Senate Bill 1990 strengthened the incentive evaluation report by requiring analysis of whether incentives actually changed business behavior, and passed 47-0. Senate Bill 1439, with amendments, barred certain climate-change-related lawsuits against fossil fuel entities operating within the law, and passed 40-7. Senate Bill 1630 allowed limited virtual instruction days during statewide testing and passed 47-0 as an emergency measure. Senate Bill 1632 moved career readiness assessment authority to the State Department of Education and clarified college-credit translation, passing 46-0 as an emergency measure. Senate Bill 1696, a local recruitment grant program to attract new residents to Oklahoma, failed 17-30, with notice of possible reconsideration. Senate Bill 1796 shortened the time for informal foster care arrangements from seven days to 72 hours and added guardrails, passing 46-0. Senate Bill 1824 updated the corporation and LLC statutes and passed 46-0. Senate Bill 1362 standardized in-person early voting hours across election types and passed 36-9. Senate Bill 1849 allowed the Podiatric Medical Examiners Board to approve certain medical marijuana continuing education for credit and passed 44-0. Senate Bill 2066 relaxed recording margin requirements for documents filed in multiple counties and passed 45-0 as an emergency measure. The final major item, Senate Bill 2071, a Department of Agriculture request bill updating milk regulation to cover all hooved mammals and align with federal authority, drew extensive debate over an amendment to remove the fee increase and over concerns that the bill would harm a small donkey dairy’s ability to advertise; the fee amendment was laid over, a motion to suspend the rules for an untimely amendment failed, and the bill itself was then advanced for further consideration after lengthy questioning.

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• state your intention to review the Army Recruiting Strategy to ensure it effectively conveys a strong value
• will be faced with training and equipping that land force in a way that that reflects our nation's values
• The values and experiences I gained through military service molded me into the man I am today.
• So what is your assessment of the training value and consequently the readiness status of the forces?
• I can think back to our COP outside Baghdad, I... that had 40 of us, and we had these amazing vehicles

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• All trust lands shall be appraised at fair market value.
• Trust lands can't be sold for less than fair market value.
• Minerals were valued more highly than single-family homes.
• Minerals were valued more highly than single family homes.
• When we like to put this big number on what the water value...

Summary: The committee first heard an Auditor General presentation on the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board’s sunset review. The audit found the board generally met some licensing requirements, but it did not timely investigate and resolve 49 of 159 complaints in fiscal year 2024, and it did not fully comply with conflict-of-interest disclosure and filing requirements. The Auditor General also noted the board lacked a formal process to verify continuing education compliance. The board’s executive director said the agency had already corrected some conflict-of-interest issues, was working to improve complaint handling, and would implement all 21 recommendations. A veterinarian representing the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association supported the board and said the profession is also working to address the shortage of large-animal veterinarians. The committee then voted to recommend continuation of the board for eight years, until July 1, 2034. The committee next received the Auditor General’s sunset review of the Arizona State Land Department. The audit identified three major problem areas: the department had not updated its required five-year disposition plan for state trust land since 2011, it had not adjusted agricultural rental rates to reflect market conditions for many years, and it had not consistently inspected mineral-related leases and permits before releasing reclamation bonds. The Auditor General said these issues risked lower returns for trust beneficiaries, lost revenue, and public safety hazards, and made 18 recommendations in the performance audit plus 34 additional recommendations in the sunset review. The department agreed to implement or partially implement nearly all recommendations and said it had begun a mass appraisal process. State Land Commissioner Robin Zahid then testified that the department was making operational improvements, including rulemaking updates, stakeholder outreach on water-use policy, a new customer-service status bar, and process changes for land sales and mining applications. She defended the decision not to renew the Fondomonte leases in a transportation basin, citing the high value of groundwater and the trust’s fiduciary duty. Members questioned her about agricultural lease water charges, the status of a water policy framework and addendum, the lack of a formal expedited review process, the Fondomonte reimbursement payments for improvements, and the department’s handling of a high-profile land auction tied to the Coyotes arena proposal. Several members also asked for follow-up information on pending residential housing applications, acreage, administrative fees, and third-party contractors.

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• this is 750 watts, and then right below it, it says 1,300 watts of peak power, which is a far faster vehicle
• It establishes bright-line rules that if you're on a motor vehicle like a tractor, the fire equipment
• must be in or attached to the vehicle. vehicle like a tractor.
• It is fundamental to my values to be not just considerate, but to think first of those at the top of
• And returning shareholder value is what their boards mandate them to do.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We see it as, is, So. is one that really values that relationship there.
• Compensation does include value, easement value for right-of-way and access, temporary workspace compensation
• So one of the major values of this study is that it can narrow down, So one of the major values of the
• So it's sort of a multi-layered financial vehicle as a way to see it.
• I fully understand the value that industry has in our state and the jobs it creates.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Energy Development and Transmission Committee met in interim session and approved the November 6 minutes. Chair Novak outlined the committee’s study agenda, including large energy users such as data centers, geothermal, landowner relations, wind and solar, and other energy topics across the state. The meeting was framed as informational only, with no bills or formal legislative action taken beyond the minutes approval. Testimony focused first on landowner relations. Oliver County Commissioner Dave Berger described the county’s energy history and local support for coal and related development. North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue emphasized proactive, face-to-face communication with landowners, respect for property rights, and the need for developers to be transparent about tradeoffs; he also discussed insurance and liability concerns tied to easements. Committee members asked about eminent domain, local versus state authority, and how communities can better understand the revenue and infrastructure implications of energy development. Department of Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Tom Bodine then described the department’s ombudsman programs for pipeline restoration and reclamation, wind restoration, and royalty oversight. He said the programs provide confidential, third-party assistance on reclamation and royalty disputes, but do not provide legal advice. Senators raised concerns about post-production deductions in royalty leases and whether the ombudsman can explain them; Bodine said the program can clarify statements and deductions but cannot resolve legal disputes. He also said the department has not received requests related to fiber lines. Representatives from Grid United and One Oak described their project development and landowner engagement practices. Grid United’s Brent Johnson discussed the North Plains Connector transmission project, its route selection process, voluntary acquisition approach, and efforts to avoid eminent domain by working closely with regulators, counties, townships, and landowners. One Oak’s Danette Welsh and Tom Giltner described the company’s midstream operations, extensive North Dakota footprint, and emphasis on direct landowner communication, consistent local regulation, careful construction practices, and post-construction reclamation. Members asked about setbacks, zoning consistency, invasive species prevention, outside advocacy groups, and eminent domain use; One Oak said it has not used eminent domain on its North Dakota projects, largely because most gathering lines are negotiated easements.

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• They certainly couldn't leave an unsecured firearm in a motor vehicle.
• They certainly couldn't leave an unsecured firearm in a motor vehicle.
• In a competitive market right now, baseload electricity is high value.
• it'll be open to the market, and private companies will buy those assets because it's really high value
• So if you have an electric vehicle or if you use an electric heat pump and you’re switching over, that

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• trial against him, his mortgage broker client, who had purchased my client's property for half its value
• Her life is a testament to her values and dedication.
• to revise a provision regarding defense of self or others and to provide for operators of a motor vehicle
• House Bill 688 by the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee, an act relating to motor vehicles
• House bill 688 by Judiciary Rules Administration Committee and act relating to motor vehicles repealing

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and then held a memorial program honoring former Idaho legislators and public servants, including tributes to Frank Brunel, Jeannie Givens, Carl Shirtliff, Wendy Ungrich Kachetti, Ron Vieselmeyer, and Gail Wilde. Speakers highlighted their careers, community service, family lives, and contributions to Idaho, and the chamber observed the memorial with music and remarks about public service and legacy. After the memorial, the House received messages from the Senate and reported several committee actions. Committee reports moved a number of bills and resolutions to calendars or other committees, and the House introduced a large slate of new bills covering state budget/logo restrictions, elections, telecommunications, broadband, water, fish and game, trapping, self-defense and public assemblies on roads, child abuse interview recording, criminal procedure, parental rights, sex offender residency, sheriff reimbursement, masking during crimes, bribery and nepotism, artificial intelligence procurement, airbags, administrative subpoenas, attorney general duties, child protection, election interference, voting rights, divorce and custody attorney fees, unauthorized employment, rental application fees, commercial code changes, professional licensing, land use, building codes, land division, HOA dissolution, programmable money, school start dates, civics education, and health insurance cost-sharing. The House then took up third-reading votes on three bills. House Bill 576, concerning the Idaho Consumer Asset Recovery Fund and limiting coverage to Idaho residents or former Idaho residents at the time of purchase, passed 53-14. House Bill 577, which removes the requirement to replace license plates every 10 years so long as they remain legible and readable, passed 66-1. House Bill 632, expanding whistleblower protections and setting a timeline for legislative information requests, passed 68-0. House Bill 607, dealing with separate restroom, shower, and locker room access in government buildings and public accommodations, generated extended debate over privacy, safety, enforcement, and business costs, but no final vote was reached in the portion provided.

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• At Echo Glen, I learned that I had no value, nothing to offer to the community.
• The belief followed me when I was... ...had no value, nothing to offer to the community.
• In our court system, restorative justice is one of our key values.
• Importantly, House Bill 2456 is a vehicle from which we can build on lessons learned from such programs
• House Bill 2456 is a vehicle from which we can build on lessons learned from such programs across the

Bills: HB2389, HB2456

Keywords: juvenile justice, youth sentencing, juvenile rehabilitation, DCYF, Department of Children Youth and Families, community supervision, community transition services, suspended disposition, less restrictive alternative, sentencing grid, juvenile confinement, juvenile prison, rehabilitation, recidivism, mental health treatment, substance use disorder, chemical dependency, trauma-informed care, racial disparities, equity

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• Idahoans value transparency and accountability.
• in most communities: if you have people that are going around in the nighttime and burglarizing vehicles
• One of the many things that makes Idaho great is that we’ve always valued our personal responsibility
• House Bill 489 reflects those values and aligns with laws already in place in many other states.
• cause damage to it, then you've committed a crime, whether it's vandalism or actually entering the vehicle

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from January 19, 2026, then took up RS 32876 on human trafficking. Representative Matthias explained the bill would let local law enforcement submit investigative findings to the Attorney General, who could choose whether to prosecute human trafficking cases, especially where cases cross county or state lines. Representative Hill offered an amendment narrowing the Attorney General’s authority to investigate and prosecute human trafficking under the act, and the committee agreed to the amendment for introduction. The main debate centered on House Bill 489, which would add a sentencing enhancement when a person commits or attempts to commit a crime while wearing a mask or similar face covering. Supporters, including law enforcement officers and several members of the public, said it would deter masked criminal conduct, help investigations, and reduce intimidation of victims. Opponents and some committee members argued the bill was too vague, gave too much discretion to prosecutors and judges, and could be applied unevenly or have unintended consequences for protests, religious coverings, medical masks, or even law enforcement. After discussion, a motion to send the bill to amending order failed 6-9, and the committee then voted 8-7 to send HB 489 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation. The committee then considered House Bill 491, which would expand Good Samaritan protections to people who render aid in a psychological emergency or suicidal crisis. Representative Erickson said the bill was intended to encourage bystanders to intervene, ask direct questions, and connect people to help without fear of liability. Testimony from suicide prevention advocates and others supported the measure. The committee approved HB 491 on a 12-2 roll call vote. Next, the committee took up House Bill 492, which would add representatives from juvenile justice-related professions to a council; Representative Erickson said the positions had been approved years earlier but never implemented, and there was no fiscal note. The committee passed HB 492 unanimously and then moved on to HB 493.

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• property that would be affected in the value of their residences.
• property that would be affected in the value of their residents. that would be affected in the value
• I also recognize the value of these other flood control projects.
• I also recognize the value of these other flood control projects.
• Losing 700 acres of lower-value stuff from an economic standpoint and getting 40 acres of high-value

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• </c> our most highly valued asset program. our most highly valued asset program.
• So, and I'm just kind of wondering, is that the right vehicle?
• Do wondering, is that the right vehicle?
• When it comes to police vehicle.
• </c> that's in the back of a moving vehicle that's in the back of a moving vehicle uh<03:00:31.840><c

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• This is one that we should make a permanent funding vehicle.
• We should value those who risk their lives every day to keep us safe. Thank you.
• Forward-thinking institutions, pensions, and states are embracing it as a vital store of value and a
• they used a formula to determine which institutions were subject to it. which would tax the entire value
• It's a modern, data-driven hedge designed to safeguard the value of taxpayer money.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a hearing on 25 tax and administrative bills, with opening remarks explaining the hearing process and noting that House-filed matters must be reported by December 6. The first major topic was funding for the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial and related support for families of fallen officers. Police representatives, memorial fund advocates, and family members gave emotional testimony urging favorable action on S. 1934 and related bills, emphasizing the need for a permanent revenue stream to maintain the memorial and honor officers killed in the line of duty. Committee members and legislators responded with personal remarks of support and appreciation for law enforcement families. The committee then heard testimony on a proposed Commonwealth Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, including S. 1967 and related bills. Senator Peter Durant and later Dennis Porter argued that the state should be allowed to invest a limited share of stabilization or other funds in Bitcoin or other regulated digital assets as a hedge against inflation and fiscal risk, with strict caps, custody rules, and audits. They described the proposal as a forward-looking, non-mandatory framework for diversifying state reserves. No vote was taken during the hearing. Another major topic was disaster resilience funding. Dr. Paul Biddinger of Mass General Brigham supported S. 1936/H. 3030, saying climate-driven flooding, drought, and wildfire risks are increasing and that the State Disaster Relief and Resiliency Trust Fund needs a dedicated revenue source. Senator Comerford also testified in favor, explaining that the fund was created in the prior session, that recent floods showed the need for quick state response, and that the bill would dedicate a portion of capital gains revenue to the fund. Committee members asked about how the fund would accrue and be used. The committee also heard testimony on PILOT and endowment-related bills: AICUM opposed H. 3122/S. 2013 and H. 3264/S. 2016, arguing that an endowment tax and mandatory PILOTs would harm private nonprofit colleges, students, and research; and a representative from Peru supported reform of PILOT formulas for state-owned land, saying rural towns need higher reimbursements and hold-harmless protections. The hearing concluded after testimony on the digital asset bills, with no recorded votes or final actions.

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• How much is the dollar value of what's being extended, and when is it being extended through?
• HOW MUCH IS THE DOLLAR VALUE OF WHAT'S BEING EX- TENDED, AND WHEN IS IT BEING EXTENDED THROUGH?
• on an annual basis, where at the time that you're buying or re-registering or re-inspecting your vehicle
• If we value the people who sustain us, then our laws and enforcement priorities must reflect that.
• IF WE VALUE THE PEOPLE WHO SUSTAIN US, THEN OUR LAWS ARE ENFORCEMENT AND PRIORITIES MUST REFLECT THAT

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and then took up a Rules Committee report advancing several bills directly to third reading, including Senate Print 9630, an appropriations extender for government operations, and Senate Print 9631, an extender related to Part U1 of Chapter 61 of the Laws of 2023. The chamber then moved to the controversial calendar and debated the first extender, with Senator O’Mara questioning what the bill covered, how much funding it extended, and the status of budget negotiations. Senator Krueger said the extender covered about $1 billion for payroll and certain payments for agencies including Health, Law, OPWDD, and Veterans Services through April 7, and described the budget talks as still unresolved, with no announced follow-up Joint Budget Conference Committee meetings or table targets. She also discussed utility affordability proposals, including a three-year moratorium on A.I. and crypto data/storage facilities and support for green energy and low-income ratepayer relief. O’Mara argued the lack of urgency and absence of written proposals on climate and utility costs was concerning. Both extender bills were then passed, with the first receiving 59 ayes and the second passing 46-13 after debate over its two-year duration. The Senate then adopted the resolution calendar, excluding two items initially, and took up two resolutions. Resolution 1821, sponsored by Senator Ramos, recognized Farmworkers Day and highlighted the essential role of farmworkers, the history of organizing for farmworker rights, and concerns about immigrant workers facing fear and retaliation; Senator May added support, noting the importance of farm labor to dairy production and food supply and the impact of deportation fears on farms in her district. The resolution was adopted. Resolution 1823, sponsored by Senator Zellner, proclaimed March 20, 2026 as Behavior Analysis Day in New York, recognizing applied behavior analysis and its benefits for individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, education, healthcare, and other fields; it was also adopted. The chamber also welcomed a group of students from Queens visiting Albany, with Senator Comrie speaking about the importance of civics education and government engagement. After the introductions and acknowledgments, there was no further business, and the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, April 1, at 11:00 a.m.

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• We also have the motor vehicles division, $800,400.
• That's when you're going in getting your vehicle registration taken care of.
• Vehicle storage, one-time monies to purchase a UTV, and the addition of one FTP and personnel costs to
• Vehicle storage, one-time monies to purchase a UTV, and the addition of one FTP and personnel costs to
• I really value the guardrails, the fraud protection.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate convened with 34 members present, heard prayer and the Pledge, approved the corrected journal, and then moved through committee reports, gubernatorial messages, and House messages. Several bills were reported, enrolled, or transmitted, including Senate bills and resolutions sent to the Governor or House, and House bills referred to committees. The chamber also received new Senate bills on taxation, ICE agreements, refugee accountability, and deportation-related enforcement, and then moved into the Committee of the Whole to consider amendments on the general calendar. On final passage, the Senate approved a series of measures. Senate Bill 1410, a technical Medicaid bill authorizing state plan amendments for encounter-rate changes, passed 33-0 with two absent. Senate Bill 1426, an Idaho Transportation Department appropriation/enhancement bill, passed 30-4 with one absent. Senate Bill 1427, a Department of Lands appropriation with fire preparedness, radio equipment, waterways, and geological survey funding, passed 25-9 with one absent. House Bill 797, requiring fire protection subdistrict appointees or electors to live in the district, and House Bill 843, eliminating homestead exemption proration and applying the full exemption once a complete application is approved, both passed on shared roll calls. The Senate also passed House Bill 711, creating an alternative administrator certification pathway for principals and superintendents in traditional school districts; supporters emphasized rural recruitment and local control, while opponents warned about lowering qualifications and retention issues. House Bill 832, revising CTE industry-experience requirements for instructors, passed with broad support. House Bill 795, cleaning up definitions of obscene material and lewd matter, passed without debate. House Bill 817, updating tobacco retailer permitting rules for premium cigars and adult-only cigar operations, passed after debate focused on small business and youth protections. House Bill 831, changing how schools used as polling places are handled by prohibiting in-person instruction at those sites and adjusting instructional-time rules, passed 30-4 with one absent. House Bill 872, allowing constitutional amendments and initiatives to be printed on available ballot space instead of a separate page, and House Bill 893, a codifier’s corrections bill, both passed unanimously on shared roll calls. The Senate also passed House Bill 650, a states’-rights measure directing agencies to construe federal power narrowly under the Tenth Amendment, and House Bill 674, which streamlines telecommunications service discontinuance by removing a duplicative state process in favor of the FCC process, after a split debate over state versus federal decision-making. Finally, House Bill 810, as amended, adding a 120-day fixed-habitation requirement for legislative candidates while exempting active-duty military, passed 20-14 with one absent despite constitutional concerns raised by opponents. The chamber then returned to committee and calendar business, including a recess for page graduation and a Committee of the Whole session that began considering amendments, including one to House Bill 730 changing SNAP eligibility check intervals from four months to six months.

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• Morgan, we do get increased property value.
• , assessed value is created can the district then sell bonds to reimburse them.
• When value is created, the tax rate is reduced.
• And all through the state as well as I know we have award-winning master plan communities with value.
• While the rest of the county does not pay for that development, they do benefit from that added value

Bills: HB23, HB363, HB447, HB954, HB23

Keywords: third-party review, property development, local government, permits, construction inspection, regulatory authority, land development, liability, occupancy certificate, municipal utility district, petition, county clerk, water code, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, traffic impact studies, bonds, road projects, eminent domain, extraterritorial jurisdiction, county authority

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• Those are our values, and that's what we're going to fight for. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• As insurance gets more expensive and harder to find, property values begin to fall.
• It's a carrying cost on owning your home, so your home's value declines.
• Same problem—insurance to mortgage to property values to broad economic collapse.
• . in our counties, where property values are predicted to decline by as much as 100%.