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• Your committee on judiciary voted 5-0 to support this bill to give people the reasonable expectation
• :44.079><c> to</c><00:10:44.320><c> give</c><00:10:44.480><c> people</c><00:10:44.800><c> the</c> support
• </c><00:12:56.959><c> your</c> would ask that the Senate support your would ask that the Senate support
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• persons, homeless shelters, disabled persons, homeless shelters, substance<00:13:50.000><c> use</c><00

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• protect all our Texas children, regardless of religion, race, socioeconomic status. gender identity, disability
• , citizenship, by funding and supporting our neighborhood. neighborhood public schools, with the abundant
• In all his endeavors, Chief Steve Harrington enjoyed the love and support of his family, including his
• They appreciate everybody's support yesterday, and I hope for your favorable consideration today.
• This is a good amendment, and I recommend that we all vote for it and support it. Ms.

Bills: HJR1 , HJR2 , HB9 , HB22 , HB908 , HB1392 , HB195 , HB 13 , HB143 , HB135 , HJR1 , HJR2 , HB9 , HB22 , HB908 , HB1392

Keywords: constitutional amendment, property tax, ad valorem tax, tax exemption, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, equipment exemption, machinery, local government finance, school district revenue, county taxes, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, tax relief, commercial property, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer

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• Jared Lozano, Deputy Director, Division of Adult Institutions and Facility Support, CDC.
• How are they supporting that defense?
• disabilities case, which is our Clark case.
• And we have them with a warm welcome, and we support them out here. So those programs I would.
• We fully support that.

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• I've heard from a disabled veteran. Uh, and I've heard from young people. 2025 levels. 2025 levels.
• I've<00:03:11.800><c> heard</c><00:03:12.000><c> from</c><00:03:12.160><c> a</c><00:03:12.200><c> disabled
• </c> I've heard from a disabled veteran. I've heard from a disabled veteran.
• on tips and overtime is such a common-sense idea that even Kamala Harris and President Trump both supported
• on tips and overtime is such a common-sense idea that even Kamala Harris and President Trump both supported

Summary: Minnesota Senate Republicans held a press conference unveiling a package of affordability and tax-relief bills aimed at property taxes, taxes on tips and overtime, and vehicle registration costs. Leader Mark Johnson said the proposals were meant to counter rising costs for wages, homeownership, and driving, and argued that Democrats’ policies had made life more expensive. Several senators echoed that theme, saying Minnesotans need immediate relief and that the state has room to act because of a reported surplus. Senator Michael Kunesh described a property-tax cap bill that would limit increases for cities and counties to inflation plus 50% of population growth, with higher increases requiring voter approval. He said constituents, including seniors, a disabled veteran, and young people, are seeing unsustainable property-tax hikes, and he argued that state and federal mandates have driven local costs. In response to a question about added county workload from federal SNAP and Medicaid changes, he said the solution is both to pause new mandates and to cap property-tax growth. Senator Karin Housley outlined a proposal to end state taxes on tips and overtime, with deductions up to $25,000 for tips and $12,500 for overtime, phased out at $150,000 for individuals and $300,000 for families. She said the measure would help workers keep more of what they earn and would not cost small businesses directly. Senator John Jasinski proposed rolling back vehicle registration tab fees to pre-2023 levels, saying Minnesota’s fees are far higher than neighboring states and that the change would save drivers money over time. Senator Julia Coleman also supported the package, saying the bills would provide practical relief for families facing high housing, driving, and work-related costs. No votes were taken; the event ended with questions from reporters about fiscal impacts, offsets, and whether the proposals would worsen the state’s structural budget imbalance.

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• different objective statement, which is to use the proceeds to fight poverty, homelessness, and disability
• different objective statement, which is to use the proceeds to fight poverty, homelessness, and disability
• 00:30:37.360><c> in</c> they have provided to our offices in they have provided to our offices in support
• 39.360><c> work</c><00:30:39.600><c> that</c><00:30:40.480><c> Turkey</c><00:30:40.799><c> is</c> support
• of uh the work that Turkey is support of uh the work that Turkey is doing.<00:30:41.440><c> So</c><00

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• spending, where the debt's coming from: that's in special education and that's in long-term care and disability
• School districts and the state budget are feeling the strain, so what can we do to support educators
• School districts and the state budget are feeling the strain, so what can we do to support educators
• School districts and the state budget are feeling the strain, so what can we do to support educators
• That really advocate for the special ed students and students with disabilities.

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• Thank you, Madam Chair and committee members for your support.
• Nathan Hoffman, Foundation for Florida's Future, waves in support.
• Margaret Hooper, Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc., waves in support.
• Charmin Postal is in a... waves in support. Thank you.
• Eric Carr, Florida Chamber of Commerce, waves in support. Dr.

Summary: The Pre-K through 12 Budget Subcommittee met during Budget Week and first considered three member bills. House Bill 1111, by Rep. Valdes, would eliminate the option for students to leave high school with a certificate of completion instead of a standard diploma. Valdes said the bill was inspired by students who met credit requirements but could not pass a required assessment, and argued the certificate does not provide access to college, trade school, or military service. The bill passed unanimously, 15-0. CS for House Bill 127, by Rep. Kendall, would support students with disabilities by using existing Florida Department of Education curriculum to create micro-credentials and coordinating with the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities and OSHA on workplace safety. Goodwill, the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Florida PTA, and others supported the bill, which also passed unanimously, 15-0. House Bill 1367, by Rep. Booth, addressed chronic absenteeism by requiring statewide definitions and more uniform attendance reporting, along with rules for excused and unexcused absences and early identification of chronically absent students. Testimony emphasized inconsistent district policies and the need for clearer data and interventions. The bill passed 13-0, with some members noting concerns about implementation details and future rulemaking. The committee then took up PCB-P-PKB-2501, the proposed conforming bill for the fiscal year 2025-2026 Pre-K through 12 budget. The chair said the bill was designed to align statutes with budget and scholarship funding procedures, especially around the Florida Education Finance Program and scholarship payments. The PCB would require Florida student ID numbers for scholarship students, standardize cross-checking against FTE survey data, set quarterly payment dates, and use one data source for both reporting and withholding scholarship-related FFP amounts. It also would reduce certain add-on weights by 50%, remove the budget stabilization program, and repeal the educational enrollment stabilization program. Several members raised concerns that the add-on weight reductions could hurt career and technical education, AICE, IB, and CAPE programs, while the sponsor argued the data showed too much spending in an “other” category and that the reductions were aimed at aligning funding with actual program costs. Public testimony was mixed: some supported tighter accountability and clearer payment rules, while others warned against undermining expensive career-readiness programs. The PCB passed 11-2. After the conforming bill, the chair presented the proposed fiscal year 2025-2026 Pre-K through 12 budget, totaling just under $21 billion, about $400 million below the current year. She said the budget reflects a need to slow spending growth and includes $20 million for New Worlds Scholarship Accounts, $7 million for security grants at Jewish day schools and preschools, $14 million for public school transportation stipends, an overall FEFP increase of about $747.7 million, $100 million for teacher salary increases, and increases in the base student allocation and funds per student. The committee did not vote on the budget recommendation at this meeting; it was distributed for review and will move to the Budget Committee next week.

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• I'm going to testify in support of Bill 1029.
• </c><00:15:28.399><c> for</c><00:15:28.560><c> house</c> express my support for house express my support
• </c><00:35:56.400><c> um</c> steps as well so I encourage support um steps as well so I encourage support
• </c><00:40:42.720><c> house</c> boundaries I ask that you support house boundaries I ask that you support
• </c> all of those who've expressed support all of those who've expressed support for<01:07:09.680><c>

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

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• Disabled veteran does not have an age... I believe the parameters are unique enough.
• I think maybe the disabled piece is from the homestead if you're permanently disabled, but that's permanently
• disabled.
• The disabled veteran is 50%, it's increments of 10%, at least 50% disabled and 50, 60, 70, et cetera,
• how many veterans live in our state that are 50% or more disabled?

Committee: Joint Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee

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• </c><00:04:38.720><c> of</c> opportunity to testify in support of opportunity to testify in support of
• And in 22 counties in disabilities.
• . disabilities. disabilities.
• </c> support for Americanore. support for Americanore.
• </c> would ask for your support. Thank you. would ask for your support. Thank you.

Bills: HF4119 , HF3959 , HF3792 , HF3913 , HF3752

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: property tax, renter credits, co-pay, housing affordability, tax relief, homestead, tax refund, Minnesota, tax increase, financial relief, homeowners, AmeriCorps, taxation, individual income tax, living allowances, stipends, national service, tax compliance, revenue, analytics

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• And we'd encourage your support.<00:20:38.960><c> Thank</c><00:20:39.080><c> you.</c> support.
• Thank you. support. Thank you.
• support.
• Um, support.
• </c> further supporting student success. further supporting student success.

Committee: Senate Higher Education

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• > title</c><02:24:10.240><c> amendment</c> That also disables the title amendment That also disables
• It supports children with special needs in child care.
• </c><03:48:26.720><c> workforce</c> children in supporting workforce children in supporting workforce
• And I folks who support law enforcement.
• </c><05:03:15.120><c> community</c> deleting the DIS in disabled community deleting the DIS in disabled

Bills: HB567 , HB776 , HB2 , HB568 , HB619

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• And I would note this bill passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support.
• I support this legislation. It's just a statement for future potential legislation. Thanks.
• I can't support something that on its face has well-intended consequences.
• I can't support something that on its face has well-intended consequences.
• I can't support something that on its face has well-intended consequences.

Summary: The Senate reconvened, received House communications and committee reports, and then took up several bills and a resolution. Committee reports covered measures on composting, volunteer background checks, campaign finance, the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act, publication of Public Integrity Commission reports, Cheswold’s territorial limits, child support, alcohol and marijuana, salary supplements, certified registered nurse anesthetists, land use, school taxes, and a constitutional elections amendment. House Bill 344 and House Bill 444 were referred to the Senate Finance Committee. The Senate also confirmed the nomination of Christy N. Vitola as Commissioner of the Family Court by a 21-0 vote. The chamber then recognized several fellows and Girls’ State delegates, with tributes to the Legislative Fellows Program and the Communications Fellowship, followed by House Concurrent Resolution 152 honoring the 2026 Delaware Girls’ State participants. The resolution passed unanimously. Senators and guests spoke about the civic value of the program and introduced the Girls’ State leadership team and delegates. On legislation, the Senate passed House Bill 89, creating a dispute-resolution process for home improvement fraud and strengthening consumer protection enforcement; House Bill 381, requiring notice to the Attorney General of computer security breaches; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 407, making technical and penalty updates to the Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 150, limiting civil arrests at courthouses and Industrial Accident Board offices; and House Substitute 2 for House Bill 94, restricting state and local participation in civil immigration enforcement at sensitive locations such as schools, houses of worship, and health care facilities, with emergency exceptions and reporting requirements. The Senate also began consideration of House Substitute 1 for House Bill 368, which would limit use of state and local resources for federal civil immigration enforcement while preserving exceptions for serious offenses and judicial warrants, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

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• rate provider rates from the disability rate provider rates from the general<00:21:04.000><c> fund</
• This restores the governor's recommendation of $6 million general fund for the support of UW athletic
• </c><00:23:55.679><c> of</c><00:23:56.159><c> UW</c> general fund for the support of UW general fund
• for the support of UW athletic<00:23:57.600><c> operations.
• Chairman, before moving on to page three, I did want to clarify on the developmental disabilities.

Bills: SF0032 , SF0010 , SF0001 , HB0001

Committee: Senate Appropriations

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• And I highly support this and thank the author and ask for your support of AB 247. Thank you.
• So I rise in support of AB 495.
• If you truly support the intent of this bill, you would support this measure.
• I rise in support of this measure. Thank you. I rise in support of this measure.
• In-home supportive services...

Summary: The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance recognizing 9/11. Members then moved through a long daily file and concurrence calendar, with many items passed without debate or temporarily retained. The chamber also took procedural actions, including re-referring AB 1152 to the Public Safety Committee, suspending rules for guest access and file-item handling, and later taking a roll-call vote to allow a late-filed journal letter request. Among the major Senate bills taken up on third reading, the Assembly approved SB 385 on peace officers’ rights, SB 753 on shopping cart recovery, SB 838 on housing and hotel projects, SB 643 on carbon dioxide removal grants, SB 645 on jury peremptory challenges in civil cases, SB 761 on CalFresh access for students, SB 774 on real estate licensing sunsets, SB 400 on renewable energy labor tax incentives, SB 24 on utility spending transparency, SB 37 on attorney advertising ethics, SB 258 on spousal rape involving disabled spouses, SB 364 on outdoor advertising near new freeways, SB 403 removing the sunset from medical aid in dying, SB 770 on HOA barriers to EV charging, and SB 22 on gift certificate cash redemption values. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition; SB 403 and SB 770 drew more divided votes, while SB 24 was briefly delayed by a call before passing. The Assembly also concurred in numerous Senate amendments on Assembly bills covering a wide range of topics, including service of process (AB 747), local clean energy planning (AB 39), firearms (AB 1078), workers’ compensation (AB 1336), public health (AB 1487), survivor leave protections (AB 406), solid waste (AB 70), water reporting for data centers (AB 93), Diwali recognition (AB 268), wildfire workforce recovery (AB 338), educational equity (AB 419), civic education (AB 422), office-to-housing conversions (AB 507), cannabis tax relief (AB 564), privacy/browser opt-out rules (AB 566), housing element transparency (AB 610), tenant appliance requirements (AB 628), code enforcement penalties (AB 632), homelessness and LGBTQ-related policy (AB 678), energy (AB 740), DEIA review in state government (AB 766), inmate firefighter wages (AB 247), children’s health (AB 798), real estate (AB 851), COVID-era rehiring protections (AB 858), hazardous materials (AB 961), real property and housing covenants (AB 1050), aging (AB 1069), health care facilities (AB 1172), endangered species protections (AB 1319), CalWORKs modernization (AB 1324), cannabis access for seriously ill patients (AB 1332), foreign labor contractors (AB 1362), and downtown revitalization financing (AB 1445). Several of these passed overwhelmingly, while a few drew notable opposition, including AB 93, AB 403, AB 770, AB 851, AB 1050, and AB 1319. The transcript also included extended debate on SB 34, which was presented as a compromise measure on air pollution and port operations in the San Pedro Bay area. Supporters said it narrowed the scope to protect union jobs while preserving AQMD authority, while opponents and supporters alike noted the underlying distrust between labor and environmental stakeholders. The Assembly passed SB 34, SB 515 on disaggregated demographic data collection, and then began taking up AB 495 on immigration, with the sponsor describing family separation and immigration enforcement trauma before the transcript cuts off.

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• I hope you will support their confirmation. Any further discussion?
• </c><00:32:51.200><c> their</c> I hope you will support their I hope you will support their confirmation
• </c><00:36:51.599><c> this</c> Freedom Caucus is proud to support this Freedom Caucus is proud to support
• I urge members to support this again.
• I urge members to support this important<01:04:22.559><c> legislation.

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• That piece of that bill was not supported to support us being a local public health unit.
• That piece of that bill was not supported to support us being a local public health unit.
• We're supporting MHA, who is able to. They already created their expansion beds.
• So, you know, you need some support. Representative Davis. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• So, for example, things like medications, counseling, peer support.

Committee: Joint Tribal and State Relations Committee

Summary: The meeting focused on Turtle Mountain’s public health and behavioral health priorities, especially access to rural health transformation funding and a long-running data use agreement with the state. Tribal public health leaders described how, during COVID, a temporary data-sharing arrangement allowed them to do their own contact tracing and case management, and they argued that a similar agreement is now needed to respond more quickly to very high syphilis rates and other infectious disease concerns. Committee members generally expressed support and said they would follow up with state officials, while tribal representatives emphasized that they already have the staff and infrastructure to use timely data effectively. A major portion of the meeting was devoted to the Turtle Mountain Recovery Center and the broader issue of the IMD exclusion and residential treatment capacity. Tribal leaders described the center’s opening, its five levels of care, its 16-bed limit, and its efforts to become financially sustainable through billing, grants, and partnerships. They shared success stories and argued for an IMD waiver or similar flexibility so the center could expand to 32 beds and better meet local need. Committee members discussed the policy barriers to expanding residential treatment, including federal approval timelines, state funding choices, and the need to preserve a continuum of care that includes outpatient and community-based services. The committee then heard a detailed presentation from Hector Hernandez-Dogato of the National Health Law Program on the history and mechanics of the IMD exclusion and Section 1115 waivers. He explained that the exclusion limits Medicaid payment for services in facilities with more than 16 beds, but noted existing exceptions and alternatives such as state plan options, managed care arrangements, telehealth, and community-based services. He also reviewed mixed results from states that have used IMD waivers, warning that they do not automatically improve overdose deaths, emergency room use, or access to community care, and may risk reinforcing institutionalization if not paired with strong upstream services. The committee discussed a draft bill to appropriate $49,000 and one FTE for HHS to pursue an IMD waiver, with members suggesting the bill may need to explicitly include serious mental illness as well as substance use disorder and asking for department input at a future meeting.

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• Education Board Crisis Recovery Support Network.
• And then I'm saying expressing support for the Southern Regional Education Board Crisis Recovery Support
• So you're right, primarily a lot of that would be in support, that is in counseling support.
• I think they could also try to support in other ways that they might...
• I appreciate your support. Chair, thanks. Lady, you are recognized.

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• This includes the transfer of the developmental disability supports and the health care certification
• Like I spoke about a second ago, an $89.3 million increase in the Developmental Disability Support Division
• This is the income support. Program, which includes SNAP and TANF and other programs.
• I hope this helps them, supports them.
• COGs and state agencies would like to see continued support for capacity.

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

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• </c> that care level of academic support. that care level of academic support.
• </c> share our support. Thank you. share our support. Thank you. Thank<01:25:45.840><c> you.
• </c><01:43:15.520><c> Supportive</c><01:43:16.080><c> housing</c> supportive housing.
• Supportive housing supportive housing.
• </c> support people exiting institutions. support people exiting institutions.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services