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• We implemented our first tiered tax rates in fiscal year 2025, adding more progressivity to our tax code
• on our tax rates.
• We implemented our first tiered tax rates in fiscal year 2025, adding more progressivity to our tax code
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• I rewrote the unemployment laws the last time Chapter 151A was rewritten completely.
• In an ideal world, all employers would create safe environments for their employees, with clear codes
• and have 17 ARC chapters across the state that provide meaningful services to our community.
• That is employer tax dollars being overpaid at a 22% rate.
• Seven years ago, a Chapter 149 reform boosted the minimum wage to $15.

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development held a hybrid public hearing with testimony on a wide range of labor, workforce, unemployment insurance, apprenticeship, disability services, farm labor, hospital staffing, and workplace harassment bills. Chairs Jake Oliveira and Paul McMurtry outlined hearing procedures, limited testimony to two minutes, and noted written testimony would be accepted after the hearing. Committee members and staff were introduced throughout the session as witnesses arrived in person or remotely. A major portion of the hearing focused on unemployment insurance legislation. Greater Boston Legal Services, the AFL-CIO, and Rep. Joan Meschino supported bills to adjust UI eligibility for workers with fluctuating schedules and to streamline waivers and write-offs for non-fault overpayments, arguing the current system unfairly denies benefits or burdens workers who were not at fault. They also backed bills calling for more oversight and resources for the Division of Unemployment Assistance, citing persistent delays in benefit payments. NFIB opposed the UI changes, warning that the trust fund is headed toward insolvency and arguing the bills would worsen the system’s finances. Rep. Meschino and committee members emphasized that the proposals were meant to protect good-faith claimants and did not apply to fraud. Another large set of bills addressed wages, workforce development, and working conditions. Testimony supported raising and modernizing direct care wages to address severe staffing shortages in human services and disability services, with advocates from the Massachusetts Developmental Disability Council, The Arc of Massachusetts, parents of adults with disabilities, and a direct care worker describing how low pay and turnover harm people needing support. The committee also heard support for apprenticeship-related bills from the AFL-CIO and the Carpenters, while Associated Builders and Contractors opposed mandatory apprenticeship ratios and urged changes to align them with licensing laws. Farm worker advocates supported a bill to raise farm labor standards, including minimum wage, paid breaks, and paid time off, while the Farm Bureau opposed parts of it beyond the minimum wage increase. The hearing also featured testimony on workplace harassment training, overtime protections, hospital mandatory overtime, suicide prevention signage on construction sites, and a proposal to update the Massachusetts Medical Society’s mission language from “citizens” to “people.” Labor groups, educators, and compliance trainers strongly supported mandatory annual sexual harassment training, saying it would improve workplace culture and reduce harm. SEIU 1199 supported extending the hospital nurse mandatory overtime ban to the broader hospital workforce. Witnesses on the suicide prevention bill described personal losses in construction and recovery work and urged posting 988 information on job sites. The committee took no votes during the hearing; witnesses repeatedly asked for favorable reports, and members asked follow-up questions on UI calculations, apprenticeship ratios, small-business impacts, and emergency exceptions for hospital staffing.

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• Section 153002 Texas Family Code states, and I'm quoting from the statute here, of the child shall always
• And chapter 264 the family code or an authorization agreement was an adult care under chapter 34 and
• of the family code or a PCS. under Chapter, under Section 264 of the Family Code.
• Chapter 34 authorization agreements are like a But we call them power of attorney.
• When you look at the rule it begins first in section 107.015 of the family code.

Bills: SB387, SB1650, SB1838, SB1839, SB1923, SB1940, SB2052

Keywords: judicial bond, guardianship, probate law, county judge, statutory county court, attorney general, criminal prosecution, public order, law enforcement, jurisdiction, attorney ad litem, parent-child relationship, compensation, legal representation, government entity, probate, court proceedings, record delivery, wills, legal documentation

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• and zoning code and building code and all those challenges.
• and zoning code and building code and all those challenges.
• tax relief on their donations.
• They have federal revenues, district revenues, that includes ad valorem taxes, agriculture taxes, permit
• They have federal revenues, district revenues that include ad valorem taxes, agriculture taxes, permit

Summary: The Appropriations Committee heard presentations on the Senate’s proposed 2025-2026 budget, SPB 25-200, totaling $117.4 billion. Chair Hooper and committee chairs highlighted major spending priorities including a 4% raise for state employees, continued health insurance contributions, investments in water quality, transportation, education infrastructure, and workforce development, along with reductions tied to long-vacant positions. Education funding was a major focus, with increases for K-12 public schools and scholarships, higher education workforce programs, nursing initiatives, tutoring, and university performance funding. Health and human services, criminal and civil justice, transportation/economic development, and agriculture/environment budgets were also outlined, including Medicaid, mental health, corrections staffing, affordable housing, beach restoration, citrus recovery, and water projects. Members then questioned several budget choices, especially K-12 funding. Senators Polsky and Smith raised concerns that the Senate’s AP and dual enrollment funding changes could disadvantage public schools, while Burgess argued the budget preserves the money in the FEFP and gives districts more flexibility rather than reducing support. Questions also addressed voucher availability, school stabilization funding, and the My Safe Florida Home program. The committee adopted 171 consent amendments and three late-file amendments, then approved SPB 2500 as a committee bill. It also favorably reported implementing and conforming bills for state employees, retirement, natural resources, judgeships, K-12 education, higher education, and health and human services, along with SB 7022 on Florida Retirement System contribution rates and elected-officer DROP options, CS/SB 1320 on the Resilient Florida Trust Fund, SB 7014 ending the Mediation and Arbitration Trust Fund, SB 7028 on cancer research, CS/CS/SB 170 on nursing home quality and oversight, CS/SB 168 on mental health diversion and behavioral health data, SB 114 creating an insurance and risk management research center at FSU, and SB 180 on emergency preparedness and post-storm recovery. Most bills were reported favorably with little or no opposition, though SB 180 drew discussion about local-government authority after storms and the need to balance recovery speed with local safety and planning concerns.

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• Chapter 72.26 RCW related to biosolids was amended in 2025.
• Chapter 72.26 RCW related to biosolids was amended in 2025.
• , North American Industrial Classification System codes.
• And then it has to fall under one of the NAICS codes specified in the CCA.
• And if you'd like the NAICS code list, we'd be happy to follow up with that. Yep, of course.

Summary: The committee held a work session covering PFAS regulation and impacts, no-cost allowance allocation for emissions-intensive trade-exposed industries (EITEs), and regional resource adequacy and data center load growth. Senator Victoria Hunt was welcomed as a new member. The Department of Ecology reviewed Washington’s Safer Products for Washington PFAS work, including completed restrictions on PFAS in outdoor furniture, carpets, rugs, stain/water-resistant treatments, and newer rules adopted in November restricting PFAS in most apparel, cleaning products, and automotive washes, with reporting requirements for some other products such as cookware and firefighting gear. Ecology also described Cycle 2 PFAS reviews now underway, including artificial turf and paints, and answered questions about compliance, online sales, sell-through periods, and how Washington’s approach differs from broader bans in states like Maine and Minnesota. The Department of Ecology also presented on PFAS in biosolids, describing a 2024 sampling study, limitations in testing methods, and a 2025 statutory amendment requiring additional sampling between 2027 and 2028 and a report to the legislature in 2029. The Department of Health then updated the committee on PFAS in drinking water, reporting that most Group A public water systems have completed sampling, that 317 sources and 188 systems are expected to exceed new contaminant levels, and that treatment costs for public systems are estimated at about $970 million, leaving a large funding gap; members also asked about private wells, health effects, bathing exposure, and home filters. The Board of Health’s new state action levels are being aligned with federal MCLs, and the department said it expects to continue monitoring and notification under state rules. Ecology also briefed the committee on no-cost allowance allocations to EITEs under the Climate Commitment Act, explaining the leakage-mitigation rationale, the current allocation schedule through 2034, and a forthcoming report on policy options for 2035-2050; members asked about industry barriers, competitiveness, and whether facilities might leave the state. Finally, E3 presented a regional resource adequacy study showing rising load, retirements outpacing additions, limited winter reliability value from wind, solar, and batteries, and a projected shortfall beginning in 2026 that could grow to about 9,000 MW by 2030 if planned projects are not built. The presentation emphasized winter cold-weather events, hydro variability, the importance of permitting and transmission, and longer-term options including nuclear, geothermal, hydrogen, carbon capture, and long-duration storage. EPRI then introduced its DC Flex initiative, which is studying how data centers can provide flexible load through workload shifting, cooling optimization, and on-site backup or bridging resources to reduce grid stress and protect ratepayers.

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• that would be responsible for coding that would be responsible for coding every<01:28:51.679>
• Earned income tax credit. This family. Earned income tax credit.
• <04:57:39.360> Thank was f our federal taxes. Okay. Thank was f our federal taxes. Okay.
• taxes, you are being productive.

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Summary: The House Committee on Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs heard HB 1790-FN, which would address involuntary admissions for certain individuals with a substance use disorder. Representative Lucy Weber introduced the bill for Representative Long, and the committee heard extensive testimony both in support of and in opposition to the proposal. Opponents, including John Burns of SOS Recovery and Jake Barry of New Futures, argued that involuntary commitment is not well supported by research, can retraumatize people, may increase overdose risk after release, and could undermine New Hampshire’s existing recovery and harm-reduction efforts. They emphasized that treatment should be voluntary, trauma-informed, and paired with housing, recovery supports, and other community-based services. Representative Long said he was willing to accept DHHS’s request to amend the bill into a study commission, though he expressed concern that a prior state study had not led to action. He said the commission should focus on implementation details, including where people would be placed, staffing, withdrawal management, elopement prevention, length of commitment, and aftercare. He described involuntary commitment as one tool for people with severe dangerous addictions, distinct from drug court, and said it could help avoid criminal records. Committee members asked about capacity at New Hampshire Hospital and how the proposal would work in practice. DHHS officials Katya Fox and Cynthia Pabonis testified that the bill raises major policy and fiscal concerns. They said New Hampshire’s current system has benefited from investments in naloxone, medication-assisted treatment, recovery centers, and community-based services, and that those investments have helped reduce overdose deaths. They estimated the bill would require a new 70-bed facility costing about $40 million to build and about $33.3 million annually to operate, with only a small portion offset by insurance, plus more than $600,000 in annual legal costs and additional staffing and system changes. They also said New Hampshire Hospital has 185 beds, with about 100 patients typically ready for less restrictive settings, and that housing shortages are a major bottleneck. NAMI New Hampshire also testified in opposition, saying families often want any possible treatment for loved ones but still opposed the bill. No vote or final action was taken in the hearing.

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• You've probably seen these buildings that look very similar because, frankly, the building codes drive
• and I've seen increase equals more taxes and I've seen this<01:03:47.279> play<01:03:47.520><
• <01:09:20.600> rate they have concerns about their tax rate they have concerns about their
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• I have not drafted the language, but I'm happy to do it as a simple committee amendment under chapter

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• THIS PRINCIPLE IS IMPORTANT AS WE OVERSEE TAX DOLLARS AND ENTRUSTED TO THE NEIGHBORS AS WELL AS COMMUNITIES
• CMS AUTHORIZE THE FIRST PACE PROGRAM AND IN 1998 THE FIRST FLORIDA PACE PROGRAM WAS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER
• STRUCTURE PACE PROGRAM SO IT PROVIDES NECESSARY SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY WHILE ALSO APPROPRIATELY USING TAX
• KNOW IN 2023 CMS TOOK ACTION TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE BY ESTABLISHING A NEW HEALTH CARE, AND PROCEDURAL CODE
• G CODE 0330.

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• And then also, in this chapter of code, there is currently a requirement for the advertisement of a concession
• And so there is a chapter of section, there's a chapter of law that talks about... to offer secondary
• And so there is a chapter of section, there's a chapter of law that talks about.
• The bill draft amends North Dakota Century Code Chapter 48-09.
• Chapter 46-05.

Summary: The task force first approved the March 25, 2026 minutes as amended, including a correction removing language that suggested the auditor’s office would contract with a security vendor. Members then moved to a bill draft on concessions (LC 27.0161.00000), which would raise the competitive solicitation threshold from $25,000 to $50,000, allow requests for proposals in addition to bids, clarify that proceeds go to the entity’s operating fund or general fund, and make other technical updates. OMB explained the draft and answered questions about scope, fragmentation, vendor restrictions, school districts, and whether concession proceeds could be directed to nonprofits; OMB said the draft could be refined further, including clarifying covered entities and contract length. No vote was taken on the draft during the discussion. OMB also reported on other survey items. It said a proposal to broadly allow agencies to create pre-qualified architect/engineering/land surveying vendor pools would not move forward, because the existing authority is working well for the agencies that already have it. On legal notices, OMB said it has been working with the North Dakota Newspaper Association on modernization, including an ADA-compliant online notice system and possible statutory updates to reflect changing technology and notice definitions. On click-through agreements for routine IT purchases, OMB and the Attorney General’s office said policy clarification—not statutory change—was enough, and the $20,000 threshold was intended to distinguish low-dollar adhesive contracts from purchases where terms can be negotiated. The committee also heard that OMB and the Center for Distance Education had resolved questions about alternate procurements and food/beverage expenditures through existing policy, so no statutory changes were needed there. North Dakota University System representatives gave a brief update on ongoing collaboration with OMB on statutory efficiency ideas, including concessions and surplus property. Finally, the task force discussed a draft on requirements for new or expanded spending programs, which would require agencies to identify purpose, expected benefits, alternatives, success measures, and full implementation costs, and would require reporting on outcomes over time. Members debated whether OMB or Legislative Council should collect and report the information, how to use the new program evaluators, whether real-time dashboards should be used, and how to choose which programs to evaluate; staff from Legislative Council said they would work with OMB and the auditor’s office to revise the draft and process.

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• So with that cabbie, I'm going to focus on 4 main statutory chapters here, right time Chapter one 19,
• statutes, chapter 2.87, our public procurement statutes and then finally chapter one 20, which are administrative
• is chapter one. 28 administrative proceedings, right?
• As you heard a little bit of the discussion around Chapter one, 19 for us.
• So the Florida administrative code broadly covers that.

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• We're going to do questions after that amendment abuser. 2 amendments take up Amendment bar code 2, 4
• And from a fiscal standpoint, this bill actually reduce state revenue tax revenue.
• That means Florida loses the tax revenue, lose local jobs and small businesses lose the chance to serve
• Regulating these beverages like alcohol would also provide 2 tax revenue that can be used to support
• We've been on this road before in some of the code of the Great American philosopher, Yogi Berra before

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• The amendment is coded A-15.
• The amendment is coded A-9.
• There's no new taxes in this bill.
• our providers, to tax our plans more.
• Our tax dollars are going to fund that.

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• No tax money. Charity. That's all I have to say.
• <02:29:31.200> 545A chapter 545A chapter 545A with<02:29:33.040> a<02:29:33.280> new
• which<02:29:36.000> is with a new chapter RSA 545B which is with a new chapter RSA 545B which
• Tax, funding, balance of that agreement.
• It's not an RSA, but it's what they call chapter law.

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• I think that's relevant for the public to know where your tax dollars are going.
• that says you are taxed to support the CTE programs of EVIT.
• And on my property bill, there's a tax that says you are taxed to support the CTE programs of Evit.
• So. that says you are taxed to support the CTE programs of EVIT.
• They have their own revenue authority, their own taxing authority.

Bills: HB2093, HB2370, HB2376, HB2380, HB2381, HB2383, HB2423, HB2481, HB2621, HB2895, HB4005, HB4043, HB4109

Keywords: mental health, school curriculum, education policy, instruction requirements, statute repeal, charter schools, education, weapons detection, public safety, school administration, school districts, real estate transactions, school property, bond issuance, land use approval, capital improvements, school governance, board meetings, education funding, parental notification

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• codes.
• codes.
• Review Board looks at the fire code as well as the rest of the building codes.
• auditor who also files their taxes. auditor who also files their taxes.
• nonprofit tax status etc. nonprofit tax status etc.

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• Last week was tax day.
• If you add up the federal income tax, the state income tax, property taxes, those things, that's where
• Last week was tax day.
• If you add up the federal income tax, the state income tax, property taxes, those things, that's where
• If you add up the federal income tax, the state income tax, property taxes, those things, that's where

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• In fact, after a review of the codes and rates, they are roughly 40% below the...
• , unemployment taxes, and some employee benefits.
• As a non-profit, you don't have to pay property taxes, most likely? No.
• I'm trying to parse that out, and you know, obviously, property taxes are a huge driver.
• The last time that tax was increased was 41 years ago, so if I go...

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• I urge you to support this measure because this budget fulfills a shared responsibility to protect tax
• We are protecting tax relief for Hawaii's working families and middle-class families.
• The final version of SB 3125 The final version of SB 3125 upholds the promise to deliver meaningful tax
• Preserving this tax break means less money for the state in tax revenues.
• However, the legislature protects these tax breaks to cost-saving measures in... tax breaks to cost-saving

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• And whereas the County Treasurer has collected property taxes and maintained.
• Black history is not a footnote in New Mexico's past; it is a fundamental chapter.
• Recompiling the Special Education Ombud Act in the Public School Code, making conforming amendments.
• Senate Bill 243, having been read twice by title, is ordered printed and to the Senate Tax, Business,
• Does it also have a tax in there?

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• There is reference to this in the current chapter on medical cannabis in 152.
• We think that's a wise choice to ensure fire and safety codes are met by those manufacturers.
• We think that's a wise choice to ensure fire and safety codes are met by those manufacturers.
• was quite common for the use of QR codes was quite common for conveying<00:19:44.039> information
• Some sections amending chapter 152 are changes that align with the comparable section in chapter 342

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