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• We have a cause of action if they have assets in the United States; those assets could be attached, um
• in the United States, they have assets in the United States, those<00:43:03.040> assets<00:43
• <00:59:20.720> Chairman, those assets. Um, so, Mr. Chairman, those assets. Um, so, Mr.
• Why are we limiting the question.
• we further limiting it in statute?

Bills: HB0070, HB0043, HB0103, HB0157, HB0092, SF0092

Keywords: foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws, civil actions, speech protection, legal jurisdiction, joint liability, money laundering, illegal investment, financial institutions, criminal activity, Wyoming legislation, First Amendment, free speech, lawsuits, immunity, public participation, strategic lawsuits

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• preservation, $2.25 million for Perpich Center for Arts Education asset preservation, $2.25 million
• National Sports Center asset preservation. $7 million for Mighty Ducks grant program. $1 million for
• This Senate file has increased some of the limits and caps on funding opportunities.
• capital projects subject to the limit capital projects subject to the limit that<01:13:06.480>
• to capital assets owned by the<01:14:14.400> state.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• uh administration's approach to asset uh administration's approach to asset preservation<00:10:11.040
• <00:20:58.120> are<00:20:58.280> Det your assets are Det your assets are Det deteriorating
• in asset in asset preservation<00:22:31.360> and<00:22:31.600> then<00:22:32.039><
• about the large vastness of the assets about the large vastness of the assets and<00:25:33.360><
• So the enterprise limit comes first.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Can we limit that and get some scope, limit it to when work is actually going to to be done and not for
• It limits the effectiveness on the electronic mapping.
• Let's see if we can actually look at some ways that we can kind of limit the scope. or at least limit
• And we keep on talking about this 48-hour time limit.
• More time, limited scope, shifting of costs.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• A detailed fixed asset listing was not established.
• While citing fixed assets, we were unable to locate three of the four computers on their fixed asset
• While citing fixed assets, we were unable to locate three of the four computers on their fixed asset
• And it is an asset of the city. Right, exactly.
• You know, it's an asset of the county.

Summary: The committee began with prayer and approval of the January 8 minutes, then received updates on delinquent private water and sewer reports. Staff reported that for the 2022 reports, 19 of 43 entities had had their turnback reinstated, while 24 remained in escrow; for the 2023 reports, 59 of 64 entities had filed, leaving five outstanding. The committee also filed a report on Adona, where staff said the city had made enough progress toward substantial compliance with municipal accounting laws to discontinue withholding turnback, and the committee adopted that recommendation. The bulk of the meeting focused on municipal accounting noncompliance cases. Gum Springs and Denning were presented with extensive repeat findings involving budgets not adopted by ordinance or resolution, missing or incomplete bank reconciliations, inadequate receipts and disbursement records, payroll issues, and improper handling of Act 833 funds or other city money. Both cities’ mayors and recorders-treasurers testified about efforts to correct records, obtain training, and work with the Municipal League; the committee voted to start the 60-day turnback-withholding clock for both and then filed the reports. Fargo was deferred because no city representative was present. Additional reports included Green Forest, Elaine, Strong, Brooklyn, Mineral Springs, Rondo, Waldo, Columbia County, and several private water and sewer entities. Strong drew significant concern over missing garbage-bag revenue, improper fund transfers, and deficit balances; the committee deferred that report to the March meeting. The committee also heard investigative or referred reports on the Faulkner County Fair Association, Brooklyn payroll direct-deposit fraud, and other entities with questionable disbursements or recordkeeping. In several cases, staff recommended filing the reports after responses were received; in others, the committee deferred action when responses were lacking or representatives were absent. The meeting ended with a motion to defer a Cross County Rural Water matter so the entity could appear at the next meeting.

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• A detailed fixed asset listing was not established.
• A detailed fixed asset listing was not established.
• While citing fixed assets, we were unable to locate three of the four computers on their fixed asset
• And it is an asset of the city. Right, exactly.
• You know, it's an asset of the county.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• projects state agency asset preservation projects asset<00:04:59.199> preservation<00:04:59.880
• > has<00:05:00.000> become<00:05:00.240> an asset preservation has become an asset
• the following ways first funding asset the following ways first funding asset preservation<00:05
• <00:25:55.399> to these projects would be limited to these projects would be limited to $500,000
• buildings are set up under limited buildings are set up under limited liability<00:45:15.359>

Bills: HF919, HF1192, HF212, HF214

Keywords: wastewater, infrastructure, funding, Litchfield, economic development, environmental compliance, Hastings, water treatment, PFAS, nitrates, bonds, capital investment, public health, HF212, Round Lake-Brewster, Independent School District No. 2907, school construction, school building, sales tax exemption, use tax exemption

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• Solar property is unique in the sense that the physical assets aren't the entire asset, but we have to
• And solar property is unique in the sense that the assets, the physical assets aren't the entire asset
• California's aviation network is a vital transportation and economic asset.
• California's aviation network is a vital transportation and economic asset.
• It also improves fire... ...fuel loading and limits the ember ignition potential.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• In terms of financial eligibility, this includes both income and assets, so clients must have limited
• Clients must also have limited assets, and it is possible for an individual to meet the income standard
• If a client is married, additional assets are allowed and that limit is up to $74,529.
• Clients must also have limited assets and it is possible for an individual to meet the income standard
• If a client is married, additional assets are allowed and that limit is up to $74,529.

Summary: The Ways and Means Committee held a work session to review how H.R. 1 (the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) could affect Washington’s Medicaid, long-term care, developmental disabilities, and food assistance programs, with a focus on implementation challenges, fiscal impacts, and likely coverage losses. Staff and agency officials explained Washington’s Medicaid financing structure, eligibility categories, caseload trends, and the role of the Health Care Authority and DSHS in administering Apple Health and related services. They also described how Medicaid expansion increased access to behavioral health services and how H.R. 1’s provisions are expected to affect the expansion population most directly. Health Care Authority and DSHS officials outlined several major H.R. 1 changes: new work and community engagement requirements for the Medicaid expansion population, six-month redeterminations instead of annual renewals, changes to immigrant eligibility, limits on provider taxes and state-directed payments, new cost-sharing requirements, reduced retroactive coverage, and changes affecting long-term care eligibility. They said Washington is still awaiting federal guidance on many details, but estimated that about 620,000 Apple Health expansion enrollees could be subject to work requirements, that roughly 30,000 immigrants could lose Medicaid eligibility under the new definition of qualified alien, and that some long-term care and developmental disability clients could be indirectly affected. Officials also said the state is working with other agencies to build shared verification systems and may seek a delay waiver, though they do not expect broad federal flexibility. The committee also heard that H.R. 1 immediately blocks Medicaid reimbursement for Planned Parenthood services for one year, with the state planning to backfill about $11 million to preserve access. In addition, officials warned that the law could reduce federal Medicaid revenue by billions over time and strain hospitals and emergency rooms as more people become uninsured. They noted that Washington’s rural health transformation grant application is due November 5 and could bring some funding, but not to offset coverage losses. No votes were taken; the session was informational only. The committee then heard a separate presentation on food assistance, where staff and DSHS described H.R. 1’s SNAP changes, including expanded work requirements, immigrant eligibility restrictions, higher state administrative costs, and a possible future state share of benefit costs tied to payment error rates. DSHS estimated a four-year fiscal impact of about $750 million for food assistance changes and said the state is working on system and policy changes across agencies before the new requirements take effect.

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• And solar property is unique in the sense that the physical assets aren't the entire asset, but we have
• And solar property is unique in the sense that the assets, the physical assets aren't the entire asset
• California's aviation network is a vital transportation and economic asset.
• It also improves fire... ...fuel loading and limits the ember ignition potential.
• , very important, a term-limited three-year bill, partial sales tax exemption.

Summary: The Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee held a final hearing on a series of Senate bills, with the chair explaining the committee’s suspense-file process and then taking up measures in regular order and later from suspense. SB 1329 on solar property tax assessment drew the most extensive testimony: the author and industry supporters said it would create statewide assessment standards, exclude intangibles, and provide certainty for solar development, while county assessors and county representatives opposed it as a statutory formula that would undercut fair market value and reduce local revenue. The bill was sent to suspense during the first portion of the hearing and later passed suspense 5-2 after amendments. SB 661, dealing with airport funding and aviation fuel tax revenues, also generated support from airport and local government representatives but opposition from airlines over the proposed distribution formula; it was referred to suspense and later passed 7-0 with amendments. SB 1172, which places guardrails on tax-sharing agreements, was supported by local governments and retailers; after the author accepted committee amendments, opposition was withdrawn and the bill passed 4-2 to the floor. SB 9-1-1, a wildfire safety measure using the Preliminary Change of Ownership Report to notify fire agencies about defensible-space compliance, was supported by fire chiefs and wildfire-safety advocates but opposed by assessors; it passed 5-2 to Appropriations. SB 1408, authorizing Contra Costa County to place a transportation sales tax on the ballot, passed 4-2 to the floor. SB 1072, the housing omnibus bill, passed 7-0, and SB 1424, expanding a sales tax exemption for zero-emission vehicle fueling equipment, was held in committee after support from hydrogen and electric transportation advocates and no opposition. In suspense-file action, the committee also passed SB 1435, SB 288, SB 296, SB 420, SB 881, SB 888, SB 1053, SB 1406, and SB 1407, while SB 353 and SB 1249 were held. The chair closed by thanking members, staff, stakeholders, and a retiring consultant, and adjourned the committee.

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• would open up a market for limited would open up a market for limited producers,<01:01:10.079>
• overinvest in their utility assets. overinvest in their utility assets.
• a bill coming up to deal with asset a bill coming up to deal with asset condition<01:15:07.920><
• <01:53:25.119> to G2 and 4 and increase those limits to G2 and 4 and increase those limits
• assets. These are regulated by the fk. assets. These are regulated by the fk.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• State assets in response, state assets have responded to 693 fires since January 1st.
• Those are state assets.
• Um, we're going to limit, obviously they have a time limit, but the 4 hours that they can actually do
• And, and the right type of asset, it's well worth the investment.
• The wrong type of the asset, you get in trouble.

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• State assets in response, state assets have responded to 693 fires since January 1st.
• Those are state assets.
• We are going to limit, obviously they have a time limit, but the four hours that they could actually
• And the right type of asset, it's well worth the investment.
• An active solicitation and I'm limited somewhat in what I can share at this time.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• They would be simply money, and that's a taxable asset.
• This would be a known asset that would be subject to tax.
• This would be a known asset that would be subject to tax.
• A known asset that would be subject to tax.
• That's real assets.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 794, as amended by a late-filed strike-all, which would require a human being to make insurance claim denial decisions and prohibit artificial intelligence from being the sole basis for a denial. The sponsor said the bill was intended to preserve human oversight while allowing innovation in claims processing. Public testimony included support from the Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate and the Florida Medical Association, along with one speaker urging additional protections for homeowners. The committee adopted the strike-all and reported SB 794 favorably with committee substitutes. Members then heard SB 134, which removes the $500 threshold on the sales tax exemption for bullion, making sales of gold, silver, and platinum bullion fully exempt and eliminating certain dealer documentation requirements. Supporters argued the change would reduce a regressive tax and help consumers preserve savings; the sponsor estimated a revenue impact of about $300,000. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also adopted a strike-all on SB 888, which directs the Office of Insurance Regulation to create a more consumer-friendly homeowners insurance website with premium comparison information, market data, rate filing access, and educational resources. The sponsor and Leader Boyd said the goal was to improve transparency and help consumers navigate a stabilizing market. SB 888 was reported favorably with committee substitutes. The final bill heard was SB 1578, covering mammograms and supplemental breast cancer screenings. The sponsor said it would expand coverage requirements in ACA plans and private insurance policies, including annual mammograms for women ages 40 to 50 and supplemental screening coverage, while noting Medicaid already provides these services. The Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate waived in support, and the bill was reported favorably. After the bills, the committee held a lengthy panel discussion on gold and silver as legal tender and transactional money, with testimony from officials from Utah and Florida, industry representatives, and advocacy groups. Panelists discussed constitutional authority, consumer protections, depository oversight, taxation issues, and possible transactional platforms for precious metals. No further action was taken after the discussion, and the committee adjourned.

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• we wanted the limitation we wanted the limitation and<00:15:55.759> we<00:15:56.000> wanted
• Um, the members have a say over a store of assets.
• There's no limit on the extension, and then they have more time.
• There's no limit on the extension, and then they have more time.
• So backed by high quality liquid assets.

Bills: SF0021, SF0022, SF0054, SF0055

Keywords: stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation, state commission, decentralized, nonprofit association, merger, conversion, liability, membership, governance, indemnification, banking regulation, special purpose depository institution, conversion process, Wyoming state laws, financial services

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• You are in possession of a unique asset.
• , or people-limited, I would say, at this point.
• , or people-limited, I would say, at this point.
• Because you have assets, educational assets, knowledge assets that you've been developing over the past
• Because you have assets, educational assets, knowledge assets, that you've been developing over the past

Bills: SB145, SB143

Keywords: auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture, fee update, regulatory fees, egg inspection, egg grading, egg dealer, pesticide control, pesticide registration, pesticide applicator, pest management consultant, plant protection, nursery license

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• The business was doing well despite its seasonal limitations.
• So, if we're going to raise our loan limit, we need an increased loan limit on the Community Advantage
• And it requires Congress to raise that limit? I don't know who requires to raise that limit.
• You would agree with the loan limit issue? Definitely.
• They're buying assets, in some cases, with their loan.

Keywords: SBA, 7A loan program, underwriting standards, loan defaults, Community Advantage Program, small business funding, testimony

Summary: The committee meeting focused on discussions regarding the SBA's 7A loan program and its implementation challenges. Members raised significant concerns about recent changes to the underwriting standards, which have been criticized for leading to an increase in loan defaults. Ranking members expressed a desire for a return to stronger guidelines to protect taxpayers and ensure the program remains a viable source for small businesses struggling to secure funding. Testimonies from community lenders highlighted their efforts to support underserved communities and stressed the importance of the Community Advantage Program.

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• <00:11:01.560> should and the majority of our assets should and the majority of our assets
• We believe in this asset allocation.
• We've increased those assets by $2.4 billion, and we've increased the state's treasury assets by $2.54
• We've increased those assets by $2.4 billion, and we've increased the state's treasury assets by $2.54
• We've increased those assets by $2.4 billion, and we've increased the state's treasury assets by $2.54

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• A detailed fixed asset listing was not established.
• A fixed asset listing was not established. This is a repeat finding.
• A fixed asset listing was not established. This is a repeat finding.
• While citing fixed assets, we were unable to locate three of the four computers on their fixed asset
• Then that is what we are limited to because that's what the motion is, correct?

Summary: The committee began with approval of the prior meeting minutes and then received updates on delinquent private water and sewer reports. Staff reported that 19 of 43 original entities for the 2022 reporting year had had turnback reinstated, while 24 remained in escrow; for the 2023 reporting year, 59 of 64 entities had filed, leaving five still outstanding. The committee also heard that Adona had come into substantial compliance with municipal accounting law, and it voted to file that report and discontinue withholding turnback. It then voted to start the 60-day clock and file the report for Gum Springs after hearing repeated findings involving budgeting, disbursements, payroll, and Act 833 funds, with city officials saying they had begun correcting records and were seeking help from the Municipal League and a city attorney. Fargo was deferred because the mayor was absent due to illness. The committee next considered Denning, where staff described repeated and serious accounting problems over 2022-2024, including unauthorized payments, missing documentation, weak payroll controls, and improper handling of funds. The mayor and recorder-treasurer said prior records were disorganized and that they were now working with an attorney, CPA help, and new software; the committee voted to start the 60-day clock and file the report. Green Forest’s report, involving a fixed-asset listing issue after the mayor’s death, was filed. Several private water and sewer reports were either filed or deferred depending on whether responses had been received, and the committee announced its March meeting would be held in Room 149 because of renovations. The committee then reviewed a series of referred reports involving alleged financial irregularities. In Elaine, the fire chief’s questionable purchases were referred and filed. In Strong, staff described undeposited garbage-bag receipts, improper payments for private dumpster service and other expenditures, payroll tax penalties, and deficit fund balances; the mayor said controls had been improved, but the committee deferred the report to March. The Faulkner County Fair Association report found undocumented cash withdrawals, questionable disbursements, and inadequately documented cash payments to a carnival vendor; the committee filed it. Brooklyn’s report involved a fraudulent direct-deposit change, and Mineral Springs’ report involved transfers from the cemetery fund, employee loans, overpayments, and travel reimbursement issues; both were filed. Additional reports included Rondo, where the recorder-treasurer explained missing computers and fuel purchases tied to personal vehicles, and the committee filed the report; Waldo, where the mayor had been overpaid due to extra biweekly payments, which was filed; Columbia County, where a floodplain management contract lacked an authorizing ordinance, which was filed; and several private water-system reports, some filed and others deferred for lack of responses. Carlisle’s report showed large but improving misstatements in financial records, and the committee filed it after hearing that new software and training had reduced prior problems. Caddo Valley’s report prompted a lengthy discussion about CDs and interest recognition; staff explained that principal balances should be reflected as city assets and interest should be recorded when earned or reported by the bank, and the report was filed. Prairie County’s budget overrun and road-fund issues were discussed at length, with the judge explaining equipment and weather-related costs and staff clarifying the distinction between road funds and locally approved sales-tax uses; the report was filed. Finally, the committee deferred a Cross County Rural Water Association matter after learning it had not filed with Legislative Audit since 2002-2003 despite receiving significant state funding, and members expressed concern about the long gap in filings.

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• And I put the majority of the assets into gold and silver.
• Other investment assets and gold and silver in my opinion, are not investment asset their money.
• This would be a known asset that would be subject to tax.
• It's difficult to find a assets.
• That's real assets.

Keywords: 999, senate, all