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• It does not remove local control.
• It does not remove local control.
• It does not remove local control.
• It does not remove local revenue.
• </c> at the local level. Thank you. at the local level. Thank you.

Bills: SB23 , SB71 , SB105 , SB109 , SB115 , SB131 , SB148 , SB165 , SB23 , SB71 , SB105 , SB109 , SB115 , SB131 , SB148 , SB165

Committee: Senate County and Municipal Government

Keywords: law enforcement, taser, restrained individuals, police procedures, civil rights, income tax, tax exemption, Alabama tax code, Section 40-18-3, civilian employees, Department of Defense, DoD, Armed Forces, military pay, combat zone, deployment, National Guard, Reserve components, emergency response, federal employees

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• With the recommendation that it do pass, may print and sent to the local consent calendar.
• Get done without the help of the local utilities, the roads, and the local municipalities.

Bills: HB2007 , HB2462 , HB2621 , HB2921 , HB3187 , HB3331 , HB3332 , HJR144 , HB3514 , HB3528 , HB3539 , HB3563 , HB3720 , HB3726 , HB3751 , HB3859 , HB3947 , HB4148 , HB4164 , HB4337 , HB4346 , HB4368 , HB4706 , HB4916 , HB4950 , HB4967 , HB5177 , HB5603

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: commercial signs, county approval, transportation code, regulations, road signage, high occupancy vehicle lane, pregnant operators, transportation, parental rights, motor vehicle regulations, live video feed, state agency, transparency, public safety, confidentiality, personal information, local government, airport data, public records, regional transportation

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• Yet what stands out for local taxpayers is a trickle-down of these looming issues.
• Yet what stands out for local taxpayers is a trickle-down of these looming issues.
• We've been investing local funds into improvements for decades, but now we face a major expansion.
• We've been investing local funds into improvements for decades, but now we face a major expansion.
• </c> opportunities um there are uh local opportunities um there are uh local waterways<01:36:46.360><

Bills: HF220 , HF230 , HF240 , HF241 , HF295 , HF429 , HF490 , HF505 , HF574 , HF576 , HF581 , HF865 , HF918 , HF1085 , HF1449 , HF1452 , HF1454 , HF602

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: HF220, Minnesota transportation, highway user tax distribution fund, trunk highway fund, Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT, transportation finance, dedicated funds, funding restrictions, arts in transportation, cultural strategies, transportation project planning, project design, project construction, placemaking, public art, infrastructure spending, state statutes 161.045, HF230, Wyoming

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• They would include the local road funds, the local bridge funds. Uh, those are very badly needed.
• would include the local road funds, the<00:02:31.680><c> local</c><00:02:32.000><c> bridge</c><00:02
• </c> readily available especially for local readily available especially for local road<00:02:44.640>
• And the local road and larger city.
• and local road about the local bridge and local road improvement<00:35:14.240><c> programs.

Bills: HF220 , HF230 , HF240 , HF241 , HF295 , HF429 , HF490 , HF505 , HF574 , HF576 , HF581 , HF865 , HF918 , HF1085 , HF1449 , HF1452 , HF1454 , HF602

Committee: Senate Capital Investment

Keywords: HF220, Minnesota transportation, highway user tax distribution fund, trunk highway fund, Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT, transportation finance, dedicated funds, funding restrictions, arts in transportation, cultural strategies, transportation project planning, project design, project construction, placemaking, public art, infrastructure spending, state statutes 161.045, HF230, Wyoming

Bills: HB431 , HB466 , HB523 , HB521 , SB182 , SB300 , HB431 , HB466 , HB523 , HB521 , SB182 , SB300

Committee: House Ways and Means General Fund

Keywords: Monroe County, sheriff, sheriff compensation, county salary, expense allowance, local act, county general fund, retirement contributions, law enforcement pay, public official salary, county budget, Alabama local legislation, service contracts, consumer protection, advertising disclosure, insurance, contract cancellation, parole procedures, advocacy, parole board

Bills: HB586 , SB107 , HB619 , HB586 , SB107 , HB619

Committee: House Boards, Agencies and Commissions

Keywords: HB586, Cullman, Cullman County, City of Cullman, annexation, municipal boundaries, corporate limits, local legislation, boundary adjustment, city limits, municipal expansion, zoning, municipal services, property tax, land use, metes and bounds, Alabama Highway 157, Judge of Probate, SSUT, simplified sellers use tax

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• document to help us look forward to the future and work together among all branches of government, local
• statewide Challenges around housing shortage, but also how that connects to our cities, our cities and local
• SB 1998 will take care of that and allow local Communities to define what they call a quality event to

Bills: SB1332 , SB1378 , SB1525 , SB1771 , SB1919 , SB1998 , SB2018 , SB260 , SB264

Committee: Senate Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism

Keywords: housing, infrastructure, water projects, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, economic development, zero-interest loans, clawback provision, local contractors, Olympics, funding, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, local businesses, revolving fund, event hosting, SB1525, tourism, recreation, conference, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission

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• There is a local match, 20% of total cost.
• is</c><00:09:43.600><c> a</c><00:09:43.760><c> match</c><00:09:44.880><c> uh</c><00:09:45.120><c> local
• </c><00:09:45.440><c> match</c> funds. there is a match uh local match funds. there is a match uh local

Bills: HB247 , HB317 , HB318 , HB253 , HB271 , HB135 , HB247 , HB317 , HB318 , HB253 , HB271 , HB135

Committee: House Ways and Means General Fund

Keywords: Gulf of America, name change, state compliance, educational materials, local resources, historical reference, age verification, parental consent, consumer protection, app store regulations, data privacy, Internet filters, digital safety, minors protection, civil liability, device manufacturers, obscenity, aircraft tax, aviation tax, sales tax exemption

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• Uh, this is a major cost-saving bill, not only for state government, for local.
• Where this is at play for our local uh county governments is if you take advantage of uh registering
• </c><00:09:48.800><c> Uh</c><00:09:49.120><c> current</c> government, for local.
• Uh current government, for local.
• Where this is at play for our local<00:10:59.440><c> uh</c><00:10:59.760><c> county</c><00:11:00.079>

Bills: HB136 , HB137 , HB220 , HB213 , HB256 , HB136 , HB137 , HB220 , HB213 , HB256

Committee: House State Government

Keywords: Teacher's Retirement System, TRS, DROP, Deferred Retirement Option Plan, retirement benefits, teacher retirement, classroom teacher, Tier I, Tier II, public pension, pension reform, education employees, retirement system, sick leave, cost-of-living adjustment, COLA, beneficiary, lump-sum payout, rollover, service retirement

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• The settlement that I think this committee is primarily interested in is the one that affects local units
• c><00:02:11.039><c> units</c><00:02:11.360><c> of</c><00:02:11.520><c> government</c> that affects local
• </c> These funds will be matched with $5.5 million in local funds to build out this program.
• Lack of access negatively impacts people and strains local resources.
• </c> impacts people and strains local impacts people and strains local resources.<01:18:46.400><c> You

Bills: HF333 , HF2712 , HF1064 , HF1069 , HF1113 , HF2207 , HF204 , HF2867 , HF2924 , HF746 , HF1530 , HF2587 , HF1078

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: HF333, Duluth, Lot D, redevelopment, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, bond proceeds, public infrastructure, seawall repair, utility connections, demolition, debris removal, transportation improvements, site preparation, soil correction, economic development, DEED, capital appropriation, general obligation bonds

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• </c> millions of dollars into the local millions of dollars into the local economy,<01:34:01.360><c>
• </c> entertainment district fuels local entertainment district fuels local businesses,<01:44:48.000><
• Paul and local partners, can you walk me through who those other local partners are in that final 20%
• Paul and local from the city of St.
• The local sources are essentially us and the county.

Bills: HF2148 , HF2693 , HF2542 , HF1141 , HF1770 , HF1489 , HF1709 , HF244 , HF1266 , HF807 , HF2619 , HF1340

Committee: Senate Capital Investment

Keywords: affordable housing, local control, revolving loan fund, community partnerships, Minnesota housing policy, housing, locally controlled housing, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, housing infrastructure bonds, state bonds, bonding bill, supportive housing, permanent supportive housing, homelessness, veterans housing, senior housing, manufactured home parks, community land trust, single-family housing, multifamily housing

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• The Houston Hunter Bill, named after two local Marines—excuse me, one Marine and one soldier—who took
• I appreciate our local newspapers.
• I'm just not sure that our local print newspapers are the best venue to invite competition at this time
• I'm a local government guy too—almost all of y'all are just doing the work right, just move it along.
• If you have a gentleman who wants to open a restaurant, he must first get a local business license, he

Bills: SB36 , SB39 , SB40 , SB12 , SB29 , SB121 , SB131 , SB12

Committee: Senate County and Municipal Government

Keywords: competitive bidding, procurement, disclosure statements, state contracts, contract protest, board governance, occupational licensing, Sunset Law, public accountability, training requirements, SB40, Houston/Hunter Act, firearm hold agreement, gun storage, temporary firearm storage, firearms dealer, federal firearms licensee, FFL, civil immunity, gun owner

Bills: HB626 , SB265

Committee: House Economic Development and Tourism

Keywords: tax increment district, economic development, manufacturing zone, local governance, ad valorem tax, data processing centers, tax abatements, construction related taxes, energy infrastructure

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• that choose not to use DCM, uh, there is questions about whether the state can be involved or the local
• c><00:21:22.240><c> involved</c><00:21:22.559><c> or</c><00:21:22.720><c> the</c><00:21:22.960><c> local
• </c> state can be involved or the local state can be involved or the local governments.<00:21:23.919>
• :28.559><c> a</c><00:21:28.880><c> 2004</c> ...there's a 2004 Attorney General's opinion that says local
• So if SB 88 says that the state doesn't do it, and the Attorney General's opinion says the locals don't

Bills: SB88 , SB337 , SB88 , SB337 , HB623

Committee: House State Government

Keywords: expungement, criminal records, courts, victim rights, rehabilitation, Alabama law, SB337, Montgomery County, probate judge, judge of probate, county officer compensation, salary increase, circuit judge parity, local legislation, county commission, general fund, public official pay, judicial compensation, Montgomery County Legislation, construction management

Bills: HB393 , HB61 , SB234 , SB234

Committee: Senate Tourism

Keywords: entertainment district, alcohol consumption, local governance, city council, public spaces, home school, career and technical education, public schools, K-12 education, enrollment policy, Cherokee County, off-road vehicle park, ORV park, ATV, all-terrain vehicle, dirt bike, off-highway vehicle, recreational vehicle, county permit, inspection

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• Local government rights remain whole in this process.
• Local government rights remain whole in this process.
• </c> impacts the ability of our local impacts the ability of our local chambers<00:37:09.280><c> and<
• Those PUD controlling local PUDs.
• 19.680><c> and</c><01:03:20.079><c> uh</c> work with local utilities and uh work with local utilities

Bills: HB403 , HB399 , HB392 , HB403 , HB399 , HB392

Committee: House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure

Keywords: criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, data privacy, criminal justice, Lamar County, property auction, county commission, online auction, public notice, HB392, Lauderdale County, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, district attorney, chief assistant district attorney, assistant district attorney, assistant district attorneys, prosecutor, prosecutorial compensation, salary supplement

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• Welcome to Local Government this morning. We have a, wow, we have a packed house.
• Welcome to Local Government, Representative Connors. Yeah, thank you guys for having Mary here.
• Well, welcome to Local Government, Representative Paulette. Thank you very much, Madam Chair.
• We encourage local leaders and the state legislature to help us deliver on that.
• We encourage local leaders and the state legislature to help us deliver on that. Thank you.

Bills: HB2517 , HB2480 , HB2588 , HB1529 , HB2223 , HB2006 , HB2573 , HB2141

Committee: House Local Government

Keywords: municipal permitting, transit projects, high capacity transit, infrastructure, urban development, residential development, commercial zones, mixed-use zoning, urban planning, state regulations, county ferry district, ferry district, passenger-only ferry, passenger ferry, Puget Sound, Vashon, Seattle, Southworth, county transportation, local taxing authority

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• Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Local Government. It's Friday.
• To me, this bill is about parity and it's about problem solving locally.
• Now, I'm all about local government, and we all are.
• Now, I'm all about local government, and we all are.
• We'll begin with HB 2451 concerning local tax increment financing.

Bills: HB2451 , HB2298 , HB2566 , HB2267 , HB2530 , HB2388 , HB2588 , HB2094

Committee: House Local Government

Keywords: tax increment financing, local government, economic development, municipal finance, public infrastructure, property title protection, land record fraud, county auditors, voluntary program, real estate, procurement, contracting, transparency, financial oversight, urban forestry, environmental policy, tree management, community planning, public facilities district, regional aquatics

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• Brad Ashwell, All Voting Is Local Action, waving in support. John Kent, waving in support.
• There were circumstances that were brought to me from stakeholders, from the FPAA, and also from local
• I think that the local judges, the chief judges, who are actually running these mental health courts
• I think that the local Well, Joe. read the fiscal impact of this bill, it didn't seem to indicate.
• I think that the local judges, the chief judges, who are actually running these mental health courts

Bills: S0132 , S0418 , S0442 , S0646 , S0748 , S1326 , S1332 , S1660 , S1734 , S1742 , S1750

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Keywords: voting rights, felony conviction, database, Florida Commission on Offender Review, restoration of rights, autism spectrum disorder, law enforcement, communication, training, blue envelope, blue card, search warrant, remote appearance, drones, data privacy, drug paraphernalia, narcotic testing, fentanyl, controlled substances, civil forfeiture

Summary: The committee heard and approved several criminal justice and public safety bills. SB 646 would allow drug-testing tools such as fentanyl test strips and reagent kits to detect adulterants in drugs; it passed unanimously after testimony from the sponsor and supporters describing overdose deaths and the value of early warning. SB 442 would extend the return period for warrants involving digital evidence from 45 days to one year, with prosecutors and law enforcement supporting the change because of encryption, device backlogs, and large volumes of child exploitation evidence; it also passed unanimously. SB 418 would require autism-related law enforcement training and create a Blue Envelope Program for drivers with autism; it passed unanimously after supportive testimony from law enforcement and disability advocates. SB 132 would create a statewide database and instructions to help people determine eligibility for restoration of voting rights; it passed unanimously, with discussion about simplifying access to records and eligibility information. SB 748 would require sentencing score sheets to include notice about voting-rights restoration and ensure defendants receive a copy; it passed unanimously. SB 1734 would recognize juvenile probation and detention officers as officers under state law and extend related training, certification, and benefits; it passed unanimously. SB 1660 would designate June as Responsible Firearm Safety Awareness Month; it passed unanimously. SB 1742, as amended by a delete-all amendment, would replace an older offense with a new crime of indecent exposure of sexual organs to a minor; the amendment and bill passed unanimously. SB 1750 would expand and tighten career offender registration requirements, and SB 1332, a similar career-offender registration bill later corrected on the agenda, also passed unanimously after a question about empirical evidence for registry effectiveness. Both bills were supported by FDLE and sheriffs' groups. The most extensive debate centered on SB 1326, which would eliminate Florida’s traditional insanity defense and replace it with a defense based on lack of culpable mental state caused by mental disease or defect, while also changing competency and sentencing provisions. Supporters argued the bill was needed to protect the public from violent offenders with serious mental illness and to close gaps that can leave dangerous people under-supervised. Opponents, including criminal defense advocates and some senators, warned that the bill could leave acquitted defendants without treatment, reduce judicial discretion, raise reliability and cost concerns over malingering assessments, and potentially worsen public safety by pushing more mentally ill people into prison without adequate care. Despite those objections, the bill passed on a divided vote. Near the end of the meeting, the chair also corrected an earlier mix-up and moved SB 1750 to the next committee hearing after a motion to reconsider, while SB 1332 was taken up and reported favorably.

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• State and local permitting authority has been centralized in EFSEC, the Energy Facility Site Evaluation
• is Peter Hasegawa, and I'm the director of strategic campaigns and renewable energy policy for IBEW Local
• When EFSEC receives an application for site certification, it must notify local and...
• is Peter Hasegawa, and I'm the director of strategic campaigns and renewable energy policy for IBW Local
• When FSEC receives an application for site certification, it must notify local and so.

Bills: SB5821 , SB6004 , SB6010 , SB5941

Committee: Senate Environment, Energy & Technology

Keywords: nuclear energy, energy strategy, advanced technology, sustainability, state policy, renewable energy, public entities, electric generation, contracting, SB 6010, Washington energy siting, EFSEC, Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, tribal consultation, government-to-government consultation, federally recognized tribes, energy facility siting, RCW, clean energy, alternative energy