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• If you go on to the next page, this is mostly a reference slide that has the income limits.
• But that gives you an indication of the income limits that we're able to use.
• We have limited providers right now, and we are exploring this activity as a potential direct services
• Middle-income workers are defined as the lesser of the local jurisdiction's upper limits for housing
• Right now, we have Part B, Independent Living Services, which does not have an age limit.

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• grateful for that But you know it's going to result in our office having to deploy many of our already limited
• A majority Of that 128,000 are for personnel costs, mostly for employee liability.
• experiencing more requests to keep independent public accounting firms beyond the eight consecutive year limit
• State Treasurer, we're going to start limiting some time here. Thank you.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Food for nonprofits, in particular, to feed people without the risk of liability.
• yes, the ability of the producer to pass on the price to consumers is, as you all know, somewhat limited
• yes, the ability of the producer to pass on the price to consumers is, as you all know, is somewhat limited
• We support projects like the ones you've mentioned and facilitating recreation while limiting negative

Bills: SB47, SB110, SB122, SB143, SB168

Keywords: food recovery, composting, waste management, solid waste surcharge, organic waste reduction, environment, grants, advisory group, bosque management, Rio Grande, environmental protection, water resources, fiscal appropriation, drinking water, well owners, water testing, water treatment, public health, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture

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• best situation if an AED can be used within three minutes, three to five minutes, and it provides liability
• It both defines the scope of government authority, and very importantly, the limits on that government
• That they, you know, we passed a resolution that was intending to change the Constitution on term limits
• Every time that the state legislature has proposed limiting the powers reserved to the people, the voters

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum call, then took up House amendments to Senate Bills 2009, 2147, and 2113. On motion, the Senate refused to concur in the House amendments and appointed conference committees for each bill. The chamber then considered several House bills, adopting amendments and passing House Bill 1556, which creates a Children's Cabinet work group to study out-of-home placement and treatment for children with behavioral health issues, and House Bill 1363, which directs development of a customizable cardiac emergency response plan template for schools and athletic events. House Bill 1533, requiring students to complete a half-unit of financial literacy for graduation, also passed after amendment. House Bill 1226, dealing with masks in public places and protest-related identification concerns, passed after the Judiciary Committee removed language about complying with law enforcement requests to unmask.

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• substantial evidence and must be the based on a knowing and willful violation properties that are this is limited
• Many hospitals are now organizes under liability corporations which are not considered corporations.
• I don't I I tried to briefly describe the bill because in fact, it's a very limited Bill.
• It's a simple bill that limits the use of specialist titles. There is no language.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• the General Municipal Law, the Public Authorities Law, and the State Finance Law in relation to liability

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Procurement and Contracts met for its second meeting of the 2026 session, with Chair Jeremy Zellner noting a quorum and welcoming members. The committee took up a series of procurement- and contracting-related bills, including measures on reciprocal MWBE certification, liability and design professionals, minority and women participation in state contracts, waste diversion planning by state agencies, breaking public contracts into smaller sizes to increase small business participation, expanded construction mentorship opportunities, service-disabled veteran-owned business participation goals, and contract fee/requirements for agreements between state agencies and nonprofit organizations. The discussion in the transcript was brief, with no substantive debate recorded. Members generally moved each bill and seconded the motions, and the chair called for votes. Most bills were reported out of committee either to the calendar or to finance, with members voting in favor and a few recorded as “without rec” or individual ayes noted. No bills were defeated. At the end of the meeting, the chair reminded members to complete their voting sheets and then entertained a motion to adjourn. The committee approved adjournment and the meeting concluded.

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• Starting today, this is to safeguard taxpayer dollars and account for forthcoming liabilities under Rule

Bills: HB4, HB 4

Keywords: redistricting, congressional districts, Texas Legislature, elections, 2020 Census, 997, house, all

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• Starting today, to safeguard taxpayer dollars and account for forthcoming liabilities under Rule 5, Section

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• There's no limitation on that.
• or the town limits of Cheswold.
• No usual legal joint or several liability for all wrongdoers, limiting other tort principles, and the
• The damage caps don't just limit compensation.
• Limiting accountability protects institutions.

Summary: The Senate received communications from the House on numerous measures, including several bills and resolutions passed with amendments, committee reports on bills such as large energy use facilities, campaign finance, voting rights, and appropriations, and a list of pre-file legislation. The chamber then moved through a long floor session with confirmations, bill readings, and roll-call votes, ultimately confirming the nomination of Morgan T. Zern to the Delaware Supreme Court by a 21-0 vote. Among the major policy items considered were property tax and school tax measures tied to the statewide reassessment. The Senate passed House Bill 460, clarifying monthly municipal permit-data reporting to New Castle County; House Bill 461, granting temporary authority for New Castle County school districts to reset school tax rates for one cycle; and House Bill 462, making the split school tax rate permanent with a lower nonresidential cap. Members discussed the fiscal effects at length, including testimony from a school district finance officer that HB 461 would allow revenue-neutral rate setting and offset the fiscal note on HB 462. The Senate also passed House Bill 365 creating a Delaware Indigenous Affairs Commission, House Bill 458 on backflow requirements for low-hazard buildings, Senate Bill 27 establishing the Office of New Americans with a sunset and interagency coordination, and Senate Bill 315 on the Delaware Technical Innovation Program. The chamber also approved Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 300, a firearms dealer regulation bill, after extensive debate over amendments, confidentiality, background checks, and the balance between public safety and burdens on lawful dealers. Several members raised constitutional and practical objections, while supporters argued the bill would reduce trafficking, straw purchases, and theft from dealers. In addition, the Senate passed House Bill 305 creating a diabetes wellness pilot program, with supporters emphasizing the state’s diabetes burden and the program’s federal funding, and House Concurrent Resolution 157, which asks the State Lottery Office to report on iLottery’s impact on small businesses. Senate Bill 325, a fire prevention/background-check bill, was laid on the table after concerns about a late House amendment and requests for more time to consult stakeholders.

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• So it would increase the threshold up to a million in either assets or liabilities from the current threshold
• This section also makes a change so that a relief association, if its assets and liabilities drop back
• if a relief association's<00:35:56.400> assets<00:35:56.720> and<00:35:56.960> liabilities
• association's assets and liabilities association's assets and liabilities drop<00:35:58.480>
• there is likely still a surplus, a sizable surplus, in that there's going to be assets in excess of liabilities

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• stcloud the current restrictions limit stcloud the current restrictions limit the<00:44:09.160><
• allow a very limited TR uh very<01:00:17.000> limited<01:00:17.400> transfer<01:00:17.799
• And I think this allows some very limited inventory management for liquor retailers.
• And I think this allows some very limited inventory management for liquor retailers.
• another Loc that they own a very limited another Loc that they own a very limited quantity<01:16

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Because of our 90-minute time limit for hearings, there'll be a two-minute time limit for all testifiers
• Because of our 90-minute time limit for hearings, there'll be a two-minute time limit for all testifiers
• <00:10:57.320> can this pollutant is the is the limit can this pollutant is the is the limit
• But, um, it is very broad, and that may be a state liability issue. Thank you. Thank you.
• It also establishes a limitation on liability for any registered beekeeper who follows industry standards

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Agriculture and Environment hearing on January 27, 2025, took up multiple measures, beginning with a proposed constitutional amendment, HB 559, to recognize a right to clean water and air, a healthful environment, climate, native ecosystems, and beaches. The Attorney General’s Office testified with concerns that the amendment’s broad language could create challenges for future legislatures and environmental enforcement, while the Climate Commission and DLNR supported it. Environmental and advocacy groups, including Climate Protectors Hawaii, 350 Hawaii, Greenpeace Hawaii, and others, strongly supported the measure, arguing it would strengthen decision-making and protect Hawaii’s natural resources. Committee members raised questions about how the amendment would interact with existing constitutional protections and recent litigation, and the AG’s office said the proposal could lead to broad judicial interpretation and possible liability issues. The hearing then moved on without a recorded vote on this bill. The committee next heard SB 552, which would establish a healthy soils program in the Department of Agriculture and require annual reporting and funding. The Climate Change Commission supported the bill, and the Department of Agriculture said it stood on its submitted testimony but noted existing commissions and the greenhouse gas sequestration task force already address similar objectives, suggesting SB 552 may duplicate current efforts. Agricultural and environmental advocates, including the Hawaii Farmers Union, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and others, supported the concept of a consolidated healthy soils program, saying it would better organize existing efforts, improve access for producers, and support conservation practices. The Agribusiness Development Corporation said it would support either DOA or ADC administering the program, and committee discussion focused on implementation, program overlap, and whether the bill should better integrate existing compost reimbursement and related efforts. The final measure discussed in the excerpt was SB 678, which would create an Agricultural Development Food Security Special Fund, dedicate a portion of the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to it, and appropriate funds equal to 3% of the state budget for agriculture. The Department of Agriculture strongly supported the bill, saying the funding would align with its goals and help support farmers and ranchers. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii and the Department of Budget and Finance raised concerns that the proposed special fund may not meet statutory criteria. Farm and industry groups generally supported the measure but suggested changes, including adding uses related to local food sourcing, distribution, and biosecurity. Committee members questioned the scale of the appropriation, noting it could amount to roughly $250 million and a major increase in DOA’s budget, and discussed whether the department could realistically implement such a large program. The hearing ended with testimony counts noted for the measures heard, and the chair indicated the committee would reconvene later for any unfinished business.

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• the parties, and each member other than the majority and minority leaders, and the minority whip limited
• <02:31:40.560> on<02:31:40.800> saturated the total regulatory limits on saturated
• the procurement options of limiting the procurement options of federal<03:02:43.040> agencies.
• I urge my county with limited resources.
• Speaker, H.R. 3187 is about turning a federal liability into a community asset.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, December 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• it to the intended really should limit it to the intended 105<01:05:51.119> million.
• How many of you drive down the road and go the exact speed limit?
• But how many of you do exceed that speed limit?
• And Mag, don't don't raise your limit?
• limit? limit?

Keywords: 916, all

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• of 2023 amending the Insurance Law and the Vehicle and Traffic Law related to owners’ policies of liability

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Insurance met on February 9, 2026, with several members present and voting sheets used to constitute a quorum. The committee considered a nine-bill agenda covering a range of insurance-related issues, including risk retention groups and commuter vans, prescription drug supply chain transparency and PBM regulation, diabetes and pre-diabetes screening coverage, prescription drug rebates passed through at point of sale, state assistance for local fire code enforcement, independent adjuster licensing, homeowner natural disaster preparedness courses, and insurance reimbursement for vaccinations, including COVID-19 vaccination reimbursement. Most of the bills were moved without substantive debate and were reported from committee, with Senator Helming frequently recorded as “without rec.” Senate Print 3212, relating to state assistance for local enforcement of fire prevention and building codes, was moved but referred to the Finance Committee rather than reported. Senate Print 5049, sponsored by Senator Bailey, was described as broadly supported by industry and the Department of Financial Services and was reported. The vaccination reimbursement bills, Senate Print 5852 and Senate Print 334, were also reported, as were the remaining measures on the agenda.

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• There's competition for limited local unrestricted revenues.
• Cities have limited capacity to address all their needs.
• Cities have limited capacity to address all their needs in part due to staffing limitations, and this
• You are aware that the 1% is not an absolute limit. It's a councilmatic limit.
• You are aware that the 1% is not an absolute limit. It's a council manic limit.

Summary: The committee began with member introductions, then heard a presentation on a draft final report studying alternative funding mechanisms for sidewalks and related pedestrian infrastructure. Consultants said current local funding sources are insufficient, with most jurisdictions unable to complete planned sidewalk networks within 50 years. They evaluated four options: a sidewalk utility fee, a modified transportation benefit district sales tax, a new real estate excise tax option, and expanded stormwater fee use for ADA sidewalk ramps. The consultants recommended authorizing the modified TBD sales tax and new REET option, considering a sidewalk utility despite legal uncertainty, broadening any authorization to all pedestrian improvements, and not pursuing the stormwater fee option. Members asked about legal authority, fairness, revenue adequacy, and whether jurisdictions had been consulted; the presenters said state enabling legislation would likely be needed for a sidewalk utility and that fairness could be defined either by direct benefit or by need. The committee then received an update on the 2025 assessment of city transportation funding needs. The consultants reported that city transportation revenues have grown in some local and federal categories since 2019, but state revenues have remained relatively flat and smaller cities are especially affected by declining fuel tax revenues and limited tax bases. They estimated annual city transportation needs at $4.25 billion, average annual spending at $1.89 billion, and a funding gap of $2.37 billion, larger than in the prior study because of updated data, inclusion of system improvements, and higher preservation costs. Draft recommendations focused on reducing costs and improving efficiency, preserving and increasing state support, and expanding local funding options, including preservation-first spending, a permanent federal fund exchange program, streamlined review processes, better coordination with WSDOT, possible property tax flexibility, and exploration of new local tools. Members raised questions about design standards, the role of density and transit, federal compliance, and whether the report would identify specific consolidation or process changes. The committee also heard a project update on evaluating zero-emission vehicle and electrification programs funded by the Climate Commitment Act. Consultants said they had reviewed roughly 23 programs and projects across seven agencies and were now evaluating options to improve delivery, including process improvements, reorganizing programs, or consolidating governance and administrative functions. Early findings highlighted staffing shortages, duplication and variation across agencies, differing levels of risk, and the challenge of coordinating climate priorities across agencies with other core missions. Members asked about program outcomes, administrative costs, whether some programs should have exit strategies, and how to strengthen the EV Coordinating Council. Finally, WSDOT provided an implementation update on its new public-private partnership authority under SB 5801, saying work is underway to prepare governance, legal, policy, and organizational structures ahead of the January 1, 2027 effective date.

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• at our staff, our colleagues that's reducing revenue, and hope that we are able to work forward to limit
• the amount that we do because we do need to... ...work forward to limit the amount that we do, because
• single incident. ...that since the first of the 2000s we've not had a single incident of third-party liability

Bills: SB1048, SB1071, SB1092, SB1314, SB1391, SB1400, SB1401, SB1452

Keywords: juvenile services, Coconino county, rehabilitation, detox center, financial appropriation, Arizona Rangers, statutory repeal, security, state law, regulatory changes, probation, dangerous crimes, children, Arizona Revised Statutes, criminal justice, juvenile offenses, appropriations, salary increase, corrections, public safety

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• employer retirement contribution rates for each membership class to address the unfunded actuarial liabilities
• Bill Tab 5 SB 1710, prohibitions and limitations and diversity, equity and inclusion and requirements
• Not limit it. >> Thank you for being here. Thank you for keeping the 30 seconds, sir.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Why do they have no liability?
• were people asking for other site options because they noticed this particular site was starting to limit
• were people asking for other site options because they noticed this particular site was starting to limit

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• You can't really bring young people into factories because of liability issues.
• Challenges for the company over the years have included the limited affordable housing stock in the Sarasota
• This underinvestment in technology adoption not only hinders operational efficiency, but also limits

Summary: The Commerce and Tourism Committee met to hear an overview of its jurisdiction and then focused primarily on Florida manufacturing. Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly described manufacturing as central to a more resilient, diversified economy, citing the 2023 Florida Manufacturing Report and noting strong growth in manufacturing businesses, jobs, exports, and workforce programs. He emphasized that most Florida manufacturers are small businesses, that the sector is increasingly STEM- and technology-driven, and that the state’s main challenge is workforce aging and the need to retain trained talent. Members also discussed how to better expose students and parents to manufacturing careers, improve startup access to capital, and strengthen regional manufacturing corridors and transportation links. Kevin Carr of FloridaMakes said Florida is on track to become a top-five manufacturing state, but warned that productivity, technology adoption, and workforce shortages remain key issues. He said a proposed manufacturing bill would create a chief manufacturing officer and help address workforce, technology, and market-visibility challenges. Bain Beecher of PGT Innovations described the company’s growth and community role, but highlighted obstacles such as affordable housing, insurance costs, permitting delays, supply-chain disruptions, and limited awareness of manufacturing careers among students and parents. Andrew Kosowski of Veterans Metal focused on small- and medium-sized manufacturers, citing labor shortages, the cost of adopting new technology, regulatory burdens, and cybersecurity compliance as major pressures, and urged support for the draft manufacturing bill. Brian Giuliani of the Port of Tampa Bay outlined the port’s cargo mix, infrastructure investments, and role in moving fuel, construction materials, and manufactured goods, saying the port’s expansion and transloading plans could better connect Florida manufacturers to suppliers and markets. Committee members repeatedly stressed the need to promote manufacturing careers earlier in school, improve public perception of the industry, and reduce barriers to investment. No formal vote was taken during the discussion, but the panelists broadly supported the draft manufacturing legislation and the committee’s focus on manufacturing policy.