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• So, we would make sure that it was something of a valid kind of protest.

Keywords: 914, all

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• SO, THE UNIVERSITY THEN TOOK THIS INFORMATION AND WE VALIDATED THE INFORMATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY TO

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• We have to balance those very valid questions with the reality that our local governments, public safety

Summary: The Senate Committee on Finance and Tax met for its first meeting of the session, with a quorum present and several members excused. Chair Avila opened by framing the committee’s main focus as property tax relief and housing affordability, noting the complexity of any changes to Florida’s long-standing property tax structure and emphasizing the need to preserve funding for schools and local public safety. He also introduced new committee staff member Tamisha Black and thanked staff for summer work supporting analysis of potential proposals, including constitutional amendment concepts and other property tax relief ideas. Staff director Azar Khan then presented an update on the General Revenue forecast, explaining that collections remained above estimate but at a slower pace than the prior year, with recent economic indicators slightly weaker than earlier forecasts. He said the new forecast mostly reflected modest adjustments, with a notable share of the increase coming from earnings on investment rather than the usual drivers such as sales tax or corporate income tax. Khan also gave a detailed presentation on ad valorem millages, explaining the different millage types used by school districts, counties, municipalities, special districts, and water management districts; the rollback rate; TRIM notice and hearing timelines; voting thresholds for adopting higher millages; and long-term trends showing millage rates declining over time even as total taxes levied have increased. Members used the presentations to discuss property tax relief options and the relationship between local property taxes and state revenue. President Passidomo praised staff and Senator Bernard’s summer work on proposals. President Gaetz asked about converting homestead property tax revenue to sales tax and was told the rough equivalent could be around a 2.8-cent sales tax increase, though with important behavioral and distributional caveats. Senator Rouson asked about the decline in corporate income tax estimates, and Khan said it likely reflected changes in national corporate profit expectations and collection patterns, promising a follow-up. The Department of Revenue’s Lizette Kelly confirmed that TRIM data, including adopted millages, rollback rates, and maximum millage calculations, are collected by jurisdiction and can be provided to the committee. No bills were taken up and no votes occurred beyond adjournment, which was adopted by motion.

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• And so, if there's not a valid or sufficient network of instructors in a particularly rural area or in

Bills: HB1967, HB3442, HB5525, HB5561, HB5653, HB5667, SB1171

Keywords: juvenile justice, correctional facilities, reform, rehabilitation, Texas Juvenile Justice Department, alcohol awareness, court-ordered programs, substance misuse education, deferred disposition, youth, parole reform, inmates under 18, mental health, educational achievement, reintegration, foster youth, behavior intervention, community services, diversion policies, HB 5653

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• The review will determine the future will is a valid exercise of delegated legislative authority.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• This is a valid concern; however, in states with laws requiring age verification, users provide this

Bills: HB285, HB317

Keywords: HB285, TJ's Law, traffic infraction, traffic ticket, uniform traffic ticket and complaint, minor driver, juvenile driver, parent notification, guardian notification, emergency contact, law enforcement, citing agency, traffic citation, driver safety, youth safety, Alabama traffic law, Section 12-12-56, Children and Senior Advocacy, House Judiciary, reasonable effort

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• that would come into the review by the officer to look at this alert and determine whether this is a valid

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• And so Senator Mitchell has that opportunity to recuse yourself or to leave the Senate on her own validity

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The meeting centered on a motion to expel Senator Nicole Mitchell from the Minnesota Senate while her criminal case remains pending. Republican speakers argued that Mitchell’s trial delays and continued service were undermining the Senate’s integrity, distracting from legislative work, and denying her constituents full representation because she is not serving on committees or participating in caucus. They said the motion was intended to uphold accountability, justice for the alleged victim, and the institution’s standards of conduct. DFL leaders and other defenders of Mitchell argued that she has not been convicted, is entitled to due process, and remains the duly elected representative of Senate District 47. They said Senate rules, Mason’s Rules, and custom require ethics proceedings to be completed before expulsion, and that the Senate should not act on her criminal case. They also emphasized that the Senate’s priority should be passing a budget and continuing to work under the chamber’s power-sharing agreement. The expulsion effort did not succeed. After debate and a procedural vote, Senate Democrats voted to keep Mitchell in the Senate, and leaders said the matter would remain unresolved until her court and ethics proceedings move forward. Republicans indicated they may continue to raise the issue, while DFL leaders said they would focus on governing and expected the chamber to reorganize if control changes after the upcoming election.

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• that I've spoken to has said we would not get the number of opt-ins that we would need to make it a valid
• meant to include them in the process, but it's meant to do so with information that's accurate and valid
• meant to include them in the process, but it's meant to do so with information that's accurate and valid
• <05:01:26.878> I something that we should utilize more?
• I something that we should utilize more?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And I quote, 'If we start blurring the lines between dignity and utility, you do it first in death, then
• Who currently qualify and utilize the parental choice tax credit?
• But in order for that to be a valid point within that context, you have to subscribe to the idea and
• Member Bill 650 has been withdrawn from public utilities and assigned to the direct calendar.

Bills: SB1687, HB1687, HB4431, HB2894, HB2979, HB3262, HB3298, HB3369, HB3431, HB3462, SB1226, SB1876, SB1916, SB1920, HB3467, HB3498, HB3500, HB3521, HB3581, HB3650, HB3673, HB3764, HB3767, HB3781, HB3800, HB3831, HB3834, HB3941, HB2749, HB3970, HB3972, HB3979, HB3980, HB3981, HB3996, HB4095, HB4104, HB4191, HB4248, HB4298, HB4338, HB4427, HB4428, HJR1023, HB3660, HB3718, HB4326, HB3443, HB3880, HB3649, HB3000, SB1651, SB504, SB372, SB1326, SB1633, SB248, SB1242, SB1238, SB423, SB1989, SB1286, SB904, SB1213, SB1216, SB1827, SB65, SB1390, SB259, SB1944, SB540, SB2139, SB346, SB1595, SB1400, SB1555, SB1209, SB2110, SB1670, SB1061, SB2104, HR1057, SB1946, SB1734, SB1316, SB1360, SB1557, SB1684, SB2049, SB1410, SB2011, SB1437, SB1204, SB1732, SB1775, SB2084, SB1380, SB1572, SB1772, SB1224, SB710, SB1338, SB1266, SB1303, SB1307, SB1562, SB1794, SB1191, SB1983, SB1832, SB1448, SB1534, SB1593, SB1597, SB1630, SB1489, SB1726, SB1796, SB1806, SB1877, SB1451, SB1553, SB1632, SB1423, SB1425, SB1502, SB2180, SB1725, SB2182, HB3003, HB3004, HB4434, HB4324, HB4342, HB2137, HB4432, SJR50, SJR52, SJR53

Keywords: driver licenses, exam proctor, Service Oklahoma, commercial training, background checks, advance directive, advance health care directive, health care proxy, medical power of attorney, durable power of attorney for health care, living will, surrogate decision-maker, default surrogate, health care agent, capacity determination, supported decision making, mental health directive, psychiatric advance directive, end-of-life care, life-sustaining treatment

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• When we looked at what was the, um, uh, utilization rate over the last several years based on the population
• When we looked at what was the, um, uh, utilization rate over the last several years based on the population
• Valid. So still a little bit of the thunder here because he has a little bit more even recent data.
• And since the first day that the program was effective, we've been utilizing a mobile dental partner,

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee met on January 23, 2026, to approve prior minutes and receive an update from the Department of Health and Human Services. The main presentation focused on “Project Compass,” an internal cross-department effort to prepare for changes to Medicaid and SNAP eligibility. Department staff said the goal is to maintain continuous coverage for eligible people, align policy, operations, communications, legal, finance, and eligibility work, and use the new integrated New HEIGHTS system to streamline implementation. They emphasized outreach to beneficiaries, providers, managed care organizations, and other partners, and said temporary manual workarounds had already been used to stay in compliance with fast-moving SNAP changes. Members questioned how the department would avoid repeating the costly outreach effort used in a prior Medicaid work-requirement rollout. Department officials said they are focusing on ex parte processes, sharing eligibility information across programs, and using community partners to reduce duplicate contacts and paperwork. They also said the department is monitoring the SNAP error rate closely, expects automation and a planned system contract amendment to help reduce it, and noted that current error rates are trending downward and remain below the national average. Questions were also raised about possible future SNAP restrictions on certain foods; the department said it can implement whatever the legislature directs, but that defining and administering such restrictions would be complex. The commissioner and CFO then outlined the department’s budget reduction plan. They said the department has begun implementing required “back of the budget” reductions for fiscal year 2026, using contract savings and not cutting existing services where possible. Examples included dental and home-visitation contracts, where spending was adjusted based on utilization and projected need. Officials said they had already written down a little over $15 million in prior-year encumbrances, but that this one-time source will not be available next year, making fiscal year 2027 more difficult. They also explained the difference between legally required back-of-budget cuts and lapse, and said staffing remains a major challenge because vacancies have increased and customer-facing service levels are strained. Dr. Jonathan Ballard then began an update on opioid overdose fatalities, presenting the latest medical examiner data and describing the long-term rise in deaths after fentanyl entered the illicit drug supply, with a peak in 2017 and a later increase in 2022. The transcript cuts off before his full presentation and any further committee action beyond discussion of the minutes and receipt of the department updates.

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• This bill requires telemarketers to use valid returnable phone numbers and prohibits businesses from
• I don't think any legitimate businesses will be harmed if HB 1208 becomes law, since using a valid returnable
• <00:53:51.839> returnable<00:53:52.960> caller<00:53:53.280> ID since using a valid
• returnable caller ID since using a valid returnable caller ID number<00:53:53.920> when<00:53
• the grid for the people to use. >> So then they're not connected to ISO New England or any of the utilities

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Committee determined that the current structure provides greater efficiency and flexibility for families utilizing
• Committee determined that the current structure provides greater efficiency and flexibility for families utilizing
• c><02:02:50.719> for<02:02:50.880> an<02:02:51.000> absentee<02:02:51.480> valid
• we apply for an absentee valid we apply for an absentee valid unfortunately<02:02:52.440> is<

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <00:31:13.440> on<00:31:13.760> whether<00:31:14.080> that's<00:31:14.399> valid
• ><00:31:14.720> or<00:31:14.880> not,<00:31:15.320> but DHS on whether that’s valid
• And I’m not sure if the advice they gave you was valid about how this holiday pay thing is going to be
• if the if the advice they gave<00:31:48.399> you<00:31:48.640> was<00:31:48.880> valid
• <00:31:49.200> about<00:31:49.440> how<00:31:49.679> this gave you was valid

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The Fusion Center utilizes various record sets in the performance of its duties.
• The Fusion Center utilizes various record sets in the performance of its duties.
• The Fusion Center utilizes various record sets in the performance of its duties.
• The Fusion Center utilizes various record sets in the performance of its duties.
• So, I think there is some validity to looking into that further. Um, yeah.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee continued its hearing on enforcement and compliance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, first taking additional public testimony from Melissa Zimmerman and Matt Senot of the East Side Corridor residents in Owatonna. They described submitting roughly two dozen data requests across several government entities related to a proposed highway project, saying some agencies responded but others did not, and that even after they substantially prevailed in a data practices complaint and the court imposed a maximum civil penalty, they still did not receive meaningful access to the records. Zimmerman said the lack of access harmed their ability to comment on the project’s environmental review, and both witnesses argued that the law needs stronger enforcement, realistic timelines, better communication, and more accessible remedies for requesters who cannot afford repeated litigation. They also raised practical barriers such as inaccessible file formats, missing software on a county-provided laptop, and the need for electronic delivery options. The committee then heard from Eric Johnson of Anoka County, who testified about Chapter 13 issues involving third-party polygraph data used in probation monitoring. He argued that when the state relies on third-party-generated summaries, the responsible authority’s obligations for access, retention, and correction are unclear, and there is no effective remedy when the third party does not respond. Johnson said the county directed him to seek raw data from the third party, which had not responded, and he warned that short retention periods can make data subject rights unenforceable if the records are destroyed before a request is resolved. Members asked about statutory citations and retention schedules, and several commented that the issue may warrant review of data-retention rules. During member discussion, legislators broadly agreed that the Data Practices Act’s enforcement mechanisms are not working well enough and that many requesters cannot afford to pursue administrative or court remedies. Co-Chair Scott suggested staff compile the testimony into a report to identify possible legislative fixes, while Senator Lucero said there may be some “low-hanging fruit” that could be addressed quickly in the short session. The chair also floated the idea of involving the Office of Collaboration and Dispute Resolution in a mediation role to improve communication and reduce gridlock, though members noted that any process would still need to produce results consistent with the law. The committee then moved on to its next agenda item, a discussion of the BCA Fusion Center and its annual reporting requirements.

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• PRC national on our territory<00:07:11.840> can<00:07:12.160> be<00:07:12.400> utilized
• <00:07:12.960> effectively<00:07:13.440> as territory can be utilized effectively as
• territory can be utilized effectively as an<00:07:13.759> enemy<00:07:14.080> combatant
• That just simply isn't valid. Thank you. I'd be happy to comment.
• debatable whether this is a valid debatable whether this is a valid metric.<01:01:05.839> It's

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And for good tested models, we ought to be utilizing them as much as possible.
• AB 1889 would authorize a protective order issued by the court to be valid after the defendant's release
• hit when it hurts most: critical public infrastructure, telecommunication lines, electric or water utility
• Jason Acker on behalf of the California Municipal Utilities Association and the Sanitation Districts
• Jason Acker, on behalf of the California Municipal Utilities Association and the Sanitation Districts

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I think that when state dollars are being utilized for a purpose, the more we can send it directly to
• He said he appreciates that this bill specifically outlines how this money can be utilized.
• He said his comment was toward the percentages, which he finds like efficiency-wise. utilizing the money
• that you're being utilizing the money that you're being given<01:02:24.559> as<01:02:24.720><
• Um, valid concerns.

Bills: HF2078, HF777, HF841, HF1112, HF1098, HF1926

Keywords: child care, day care, child care center, licensing, license requirements, parent access, guardian access, custody order, court order, furnishings, equipment standards, learning materials, early childhood education, infant care, toddler care, preschool, school-age child care, play materials, sensory materials, gross motor equipment

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• base rent hike under specific circumstances, such as manufactured home community taxes, insurance, utilities
• It's a very valid one, and I appreciate you bringing this amendment forward.
• the AI and how the AI will... ...with some of us in terms of what the AI and how the AI will be utilized

Keywords: 1064, all

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• And in our conversations with certain utilities, they have indicated they are not aware of, being involved
• And our conversations with certain utilities, they have indicated they are not aware, being involved
• permission, the teenager has completed an approved hunter education course, and the teenager possesses a valid

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