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• Because in my town, we pay over $38,000 per student, whereas one of the other towns pays $18,000.
• Because in my town, we pay over $38,000 per student, whereas one of the other towns pays $18,000.
• Because in my town, we pay over $38,000 per student, whereas one of the other towns pays $18,000.
• You're going to pay that 80%.
• You're going to pay that 80%.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• An organization that is registered because it is paying people to lobby the state of Minnesota.
• Whether they're paying Representative Falconer to lobby only for the federal government, they are paying
• </c><00:09:08.000><c> people</c> registered because it is paying people registered because it is paying
• Whether they're paying Representative Whether they're paying Representative Falconer<00:09:12.960><c>
• </c> government they are paying government they are paying Representative<00:09:15.840><c> Falconer</

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Do you have enough money to pay claims based on the way these rates are set up?
• I'm all about making it easier to pay your bills. I have a question, though.
• The only other way I could pay it was by paying a $4.95 fee over the phone.
• either with check or pay with using the routing number and bypassing those fees?
• it before I could pay it off, let me know, because I'd like to save the $15.

Bills: S0158, S0314, S0618, S0684, S0838, S0990, S1000, S1082, S1452, S1494, S1500, S1568, S1706

Keywords: pet insurance, consumer protection, insurance regulation, policy disclosure, agent training, payment stablecoin, financial regulation, anti-money laundering, state oversight, digital currency, financial services, workers compensation, Florida statute, commercial insurance, insurance board, electronic signatures, vehicle titles, insurance regulations, auditing, total loss vehicles

Summary: The Banking and Insurance Committee heard and advanced a wide range of insurance, financial services, and probate bills. Early in the meeting, SB 1000 on trust fund interest for attorney trust accounts was explained as setting a floor and ceiling tied to the Wall Street Journal prime rate and was reported favorably. The committee then took up CS/SB 1082 on a statewide provider and health plan claim dispute resolution program for emergency out-of-network claims. After extensive discussion about the relationship between the state and federal No Surprises Act processes, an amendment was withdrawn due to concerns about clarity and scope, but the bill itself was supported by providers and insurers and was reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 684 on electronic signatures for total loss vehicles and vessels, CS/SB 158 on pet insurance consumer disclosures and agent education, SB 1494 expanding breast cancer screening coverage, CS/SB 314 on digital assets and stablecoin issuers, and CS/SB 1500 on uncontested probate procedures and small-estate administration. SB 618 on workers’ compensation insurance was amended to raise the consent-to-rate cap for workers’ compensation policies from 10% to 20% and then reported favorably, with supporters saying it would help keep higher-risk employers in the voluntary market. CS/SB 1568 creating a Florida Stablecoin Pilot Program was amended to remove authority for a Florida coin and limit the program to existing stablecoins, then passed. Later, the committee approved CS/SB 838 on electronic payment convenience fees for retail installment contracts, with the sponsor emphasizing that a fee-free payment option must still be offered. SB 1452, the Department of Financial Services agency bill, was amended and reported favorably; it covered My Safe Florida Home administration, insurance and licensing changes, unclaimed property updates, and other DFS-related provisions. The committee also passed SB 1706 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program, targeting owner-occupied condominiums at or below 80% of area median income, and SB 990 on protected cell captive insurance companies, which supporters said would modernize Florida’s captive insurance laws and encourage more competition. The meeting ended with all listed bills reported favorably and the committee adjourned.

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• of pay?
• , one as a net pay?
• </c><00:23:06.320><c> Do</c><00:23:06.480><c> you</c> gross pay, one as a net pay.
• Do you gross pay, one as a net pay.
• And that's a I and then paying 60%.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• pay some property taxes.
• pay some property taxes.
• pay some property taxes.
• pay some property taxes.
• </c> paying well above market premiums. paying well above market premiums.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• You know, HISD, for example, was paying over $170 million in recapture and they’re not paying zero.
• And so much of the people I know can't pay that.
• And so much of the people I know can't pay that.
• And so much of the people I know can't pay that.
• We're not paying enough for them. Whose fault is that? We're not paying enough for them.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 convened with a quorum, adopted its committee rules, and heard opening remarks from members introducing staff and outlining priorities for the session. Members from both parties emphasized education as a major issue, while several Republicans framed the committee’s work around school choice and parent empowerment. Senator West and other Democrats stressed protecting public schools, listening to Texans, and considering the effects of vouchers or education savings accounts on school districts and communities. Chairman Creighton laid out Senate Bill 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act, describing it as a universal education savings account program modeled on similar programs in other states. He said the bill would provide about $200 million for a universal eligibility pool and additional funding for students with disabilities and lower-income families, with priority weighting for former public school students. He also highlighted anti-fraud measures, vendor pre-approval, criminal background checks, cybersecurity protections, annual testing requirements for participating students, and the use of the Comptroller rather than TEA to administer the program. Creighton repeatedly said the bill is not a voucher and argued it would not take money from public schools, which he said would receive separate historic funding increases. Members questioned Creighton about the 500% of federal poverty line definition, the adequacy of the $10,000 ESA amount, whether the program would favor students already in private school, how microschools and homeschool pods would fit, and whether the bill protects religious liberty and private-school autonomy. Democrats raised concerns about disability protections, 504 students, foster children, public-school funding, open records, and the historical context of vouchers. Republicans generally supported the bill as a way to expand options for parents and students, while also asking about administration, fraud prevention, and data security. After member questions, the committee began invited testimony, with EdChoice President Robert Inlow presenting in support of SB 2 and citing the growth and reported success of school choice programs nationwide.

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• They have liability, but it doesn't pay the recovery cost.
• So we wind up going out, recovering the job, paying for traffic control, paying for disposal of any product
• We just pay their recovery bills.
• There's just no coverage and no money to pay them.
• There's just no coverage and no money to pay them.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• And the other area that we pay into, we pay also for annual operating costs of the stadium.
• But it does seem duplicative since we already do pay annual capital costs that the city is paying to
• But it does seem duplicative since we already do pay annual capital costs that the city is paying to
• But it does seem duplicative since we already do pay annual capital costs that the city is paying to
• But it does seem duplicative since we already do pay annual capital costs that the city is paying to

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Performance pay. You mentioned teachers.
• Performance pay criteria as it is.
• Which is the pay to teachers? Yes.
• Yeah, you're talking about merit pay.
• So for under $2,000, we audit before we pay anything.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• But how I pay it, are they equal installments? How many years do I pay it?
• But how I pay it, are they equal installments? How many years do I pay it?
• But how I pay it, are they equal installments? How many years do I pay it?
• this co-pay.
• </c> the state could afford to pay. the state could afford to pay.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <00:05:10.960><c> $270</c> to pay up to $270 to pay up to $270 just<00:05:12.800><c> for</c><00:05:13.039
• </c><01:31:15.920><c> She</c> full-time job that a paying job. She full-time job that a paying job.
• We pay for it. We paid income tax over this. We pay property taxes over this. This is my job.
• We pay for it. We paid income tax it. We pay for it. We paid income tax over<01:35:17.679><c> this.
• Um, I do pay property taxes. I also pay the meals and rooms tax.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I've spoken with Lead Kagel about it, and just to verify, just to add a little clarity on the funds to pay
• Uh, is that part of the issue, or you just would rather the state or somebody else pay for it rather
• Uh, is that part of the issue, or you just would rather the state or somebody else pay for it rather
• Our city council took a stand and we said, well, we're not going to pay $400,000, and because of that
• </c> and we said well we're not going to pay and we said well we're not going to pay $400,000<00:41:16.400

Bills: HF192, HF268, HF1214, HF494

Keywords: Minnesota income tax, dependent exemption, personal income tax, tax relief, family tax relief, children, dependents, tax deduction, tax exemption, state revenue, inflation indexing, tax year 2025, taxable income, household tax policy, family tax credit, HF268, Joshua Schmidt Memorial Highway, memorial highway, highway naming, road designation

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• We must pay on attendance.
• Also, when you are going to pay an employee on a performance model, don't you tell them before you pay
• We're paying on what? What's the proposal here? To pay on enrollment? Well, hot diggedy dogs.
• paying the costs associated with that student, none other.
• You want to pay money later than sooner.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• But the federal government pays the facilities. Just, Mr.
• to supply something, they got to pay us more rent.
• back pay and make him suffer during that time.
• The back pay, you know, if we pay a veteran 10 years ago or we delay paying in 10 years, he's still getting
• VA does, VA takes you 20 years to pay you.

Bills: HB2006, HB2165, HB2245, HB2348, HB2806, HB2901, HB2902, HCR2016

Keywords: sample ballots, elections, primary election, general election, mailing deadline, ballot mailing, county election officials, board of supervisors, secretary of state, early voting list, election administration, voter information, postal service, USPS processing center, city elections, town elections, special district elections, Arizona election law, ballot proofing, party chair

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• Paying for that pay raise with surplus funds instead of revenue from the current biennium put an undue
• </c> important uh paying for that pay raise important uh paying for that pay raise with<00:03:22.799>
• </c> recipients to pay and co-pays uh would recipients to pay and co-pays uh would be<00:41:27.680><c
• </c><00:41:58.520><c> that</c> uh including some of the co-pays that uh including some of the co-pays
• </c> Corrections Officers rather than paying Corrections Officers rather than paying overtime<00:48:40.480

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Finance Committee heard a briefing from the governor on her recommended fiscal years 2026-2027 budget. She described it as a “recalibration” that reduces general fund spending by about $150 million from the prior budget, avoids tax increases, and aims to protect vulnerable residents while supporting the economy. She said the proposal addresses a projected current-biennium deficit, cites lower-than-expected revenues and off-budget spending, and includes a hiring freeze and other spending reductions. The governor also said the budget is built on current revenue estimates developed with the Department of Revenue Administration and the state’s chief economist. Major policy areas discussed included education, public safety, health and human services, housing, and workforce development. The governor said the budget increases spending on public education and special education, expands Education Freedom Accounts to public school students, funds a cell-phone-free classroom grant program, continues the community college tuition freeze, and supports workforce training. She also highlighted investments in the Group II retirement system for first responders, Northern Border Alliance and drug interdiction efforts, child advocacy and victim services, mental health services, developmental disability services with no wait list, and a streamlined housing permitting process with a 60-day review target. Committee members raised questions about the fiscal assumptions, the impact of possible federal funding changes, the Education Freedom Account expansion, dam infrastructure funding, and workforce issues such as state employee pay and vacant positions. The governor said the budget continues funding for federal programs currently assumed, and that she would advocate for block grants and other federal flexibility. On dams, administration officials said the budget includes about $13 million in capital funding, with possible fee increases under consideration. On staffing, the governor said the budget funds the previously bargained 12% state employee increase, includes eight position reductions tied to program changes, and would allow those employees to be rehired if openings arise. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the briefing.

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• If you pay for private health insurance, your premiums are going up.
• We know that families are struggling to pay bills at the end of the month, pay the rent, and endure these
• We're also the last state to not pay off our debt, an unemployment debt.
• But let's take $688 million to pay the interest. That's the... $668 million to pay the interest.
• That means commercial health plans will pay more than they did before.

Summary: The Assembly convened, initially lacked a quorum, and then completed the roll call, prayer, and pledge. Members observed a moment of silence for the fatal B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base in Assemblymember Lackey’s district. The body then handled a series of procedural motions, including re-referrals of numerous Senate bills to different committees, suspending rules for committee notices, and taking up the budget bill, AB 109, without reference to file for concurrence in Senate amendments. Debate on AB 109, the 2026 budget act, centered on competing views of the state’s fiscal condition and policy priorities. Supporters said the budget balances the current and next year’s budget, reduces the structural deficit, builds reserves, protects health care, schools, housing, food assistance, and other safety-net programs, and responds to federal cuts under H.R. 1. Opponents argued the budget increases taxes and costs, shortchanges schools, underfunds Proposition 36, relies on gimmicks, and does not adequately address public safety, cost of living, or long-term sustainability. Several members also highlighted specific provisions such as hospital support, Medi-Cal and IHSS protections, child care, immigrant legal services, prison closure, and funding for courts and victim services. A motion by Assemblymember DeMaio to return AB 109 to the Senate failed on a roll call vote, 13 ayes to 45 noes. The Assembly then voted on concurrence in the Senate amendments to AB 109; the measure passed, and the Senate amendments were concurred in without objection, with immediate transmittal to the Governor. Afterward, the Assembly moved to the daily file and took up SCR 89, a resolution affirming diversity, equity, and inclusion. Supporters from several caucuses framed DEI as a core California value and a response to federal attacks, while opponents criticized DEI as divisive. The transcript ends during debate on SCR 89, before any final vote is shown.

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• We know that families are struggling to pay bills at the end of the month, pay the rent, to endure these
• gas prices... ...struggling to pay bills at the end of the month, pay the rent, to endure these gas
• We're also the last state to not pay off our debt, an unemployment debt.
• But let's take $668 million to pay the interest. That's the... $668 million to pay the interest.
• That means commercial health plans will pay more than they did before.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The tenant would need to pay the rent. Next page, Roman one.
• </c><00:13:49.680><c> the</c> that the tenant would need to pay the that the tenant would need to pay
• The tenant would need to pay the appeal.
• The tenant would need to pay the rent.<00:13:56.444><c> [cough and clears throat]</c> rent.
• , but there's an unintended pay, but there's an unintended consequence<00:32:06.240><c> here.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee took up a proposed amendment to HP 598, with Nick Norman walking members through changes intended to preserve the existing eviction framework rather than create a separate expedited process. He said the amendment folds the bill’s changes into current law, adds limits on post-judgment motions and continuances, shortens or eliminates certain discretionary stays in default situations, and speeds issuance of notices and writs of possession. The amendment also adds language to RSA 540A to allow action against tenants, family members, guests, or occupants engaging in conduct that damages property or threatens health and safety, and it changes the effective date to 90 days after passage. Norman also said the amendment was meant to reduce frivolous delays and court fiscal impacts. Members raised concerns about several provisions, especially the clause barring discretionary stays after tenant default, the use of the word “immediately” for issuing writs, and the reduction of discretionary stays from 90 days to 60 days. One member asked for clarification on whether any meritorious circumstances should still allow a stay, and another suggested defining a specific timeline for judgments after hearings. Norman responded that the default provision was aimed at cases where tenants do not appear at all, and he said the intent was to prevent abuse of the process. He also discussed the new RSA 540A language as a way to address serious health and safety problems, including unauthorized occupants and hoarding. Other testimony was generally supportive of the amendment as an improvement over the original bill, but several witnesses urged changes. New Hampshire Legal Assistance said it would likely be neutral if recommended edits were made, and suggested clarifying language, preserving the ability to strike defaults, and allowing longer stays by agreement of the parties. That witness and others argued that a 60-day cap could interfere with negotiated move-out agreements and could be too short in some cases, especially for elderly or disabled tenants. There was also discussion of narrowing the new 540A remedy to the specific person causing the problem, while preserving protections for innocent household members, particularly in domestic violence situations. No vote or final action was taken in the excerpt; the chair indicated the committee would consider revised language before executive session.

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• people in my district who are struggling to be able to pay their property taxes.
• But not everybody pays taxes.
• If you're under 18, or if you're over 65, you probably don't pay a lot of taxes.
• They have a lot of questions about how we're going to pay for those things.
• How we're going to pay for health care, for example.

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• We do have many pay programs available to departments; however, we'd also like some outside information
• We do have many pay programs available to departments; however, we'd also like some outside information
• issues that I address some of the pay issues that I think<00:02:45.879><c> you</c><00:02:46.000><c>
• </c> other departments we do have many pay other departments we do have many pay programs<00:02:49.959
• </c> cost items specifically for hazard pay cost items specifically for hazard pay Members<00:42:38.480

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Labor and Technology heard several labor and personnel measures. Senate Bill 1567 would require the Department of Human Resources Development to conduct a comprehensive review of the executive branch classification and compensation system and allow it to contract with a third party outside normal procurement rules. Director Brana Hashimoto testified in support, saying the state has more than 1,400 classes of work and limited staff to keep the system current; she said outside vendor help and market data are needed to update class specifications, minimum qualifications, and pay structures. She noted the project scope and timeline would depend on funding, and said the governor had approved about $1 million for the effort. Members asked about vendor scope, comparisons to the private sector and other public employers, consolidation of obsolete classes, and whether the exemption from procurement rules would speed the work. The committee also heard Senate Bill 326 on defense of state employees, with testimony in support from HGEA, the Hawaii State AFL-CIO, and the Hawaii State Teachers Association. Senate Bill 337 would expand the pool of interest arbitrators used in collective bargaining disputes by allowing the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to request a list from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service and to use arbitrators from both FMCS and the American Arbitration Association; HGEA supported the bill, saying the broader pool would improve selection and address communication issues. Senate Bill 1233 would create a State Internship and Workforce Development Program within DeHerd. The University of Hawaiʻi, HGEA, the Hawaii Primary Care Association, and the Chamber of Commerce supported it. DeHerd said the program could help place interns into vacancies and convert them to civil service jobs, but said it would need about five FTE and roughly $330,000 in salaries to administer a program serving about 50 to 75 interns at a time; members questioned whether the positions could be filled and whether the program could proceed without added resources. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1359, which would increase the employer-based composite monthly contribution to the Hawaii EUTF Benefits Trust Fund beginning in January 2026 and then tie future increases to Medicare Part B premium changes with a lag. The EUTF administrator testified, and a member noted the measure resembled a bill that had died in conference the prior year. Senate Bill 1454 would give the Labor and Industrial Relations director authority to issue wage payment violation orders, establish penalties and appeals, and broaden the definition of wage; the department supported it, explaining it would align procedures under chapter 387 with existing chapter 388 enforcement and make investigations easier. Finally, the committee moved through a series of collective bargaining cost-item bills for various bargaining units and related entities, with testimony generally in support from Budget and Finance, HGEA, UH, HHSC, UPW, and other unions and associations. One amendment request was to include bargaining units 1 and 10 in the temporary hazard pay funding bill, and the Hawaii Fire Fighters Association noted its airport firefighters unit was still in arbitration and would provide final numbers later.