Video & Transcript Research : 'data transparency'

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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Ways and Means Committee 4/23/25

Ways and Means

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  • really<00:16:01.600> scary<00:16:01.920> if<00:16:02.160> we mean the data
  • is really scary if we mean the data is really scary if we don't<00:16:03.120> um<00:16:03.519
  • > have those important connections, the have those important connections, the the<00:16:20.079> data
  • around<00:16:20.560> homelessness,<00:16:21.680> uh<00:16:21.839> the The data
  • around homelessness, the data around suicide, those sorts of things really end up kind of leading them
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Mar 31st, 2025

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think that there's enough data out there that's building.
  • Well, any animal vaccine has to go through a lot of data collection to address anything.
  • I just wanted to reinforce Doug's comment about transparency during the rulemaking process.
  • Page four of the bill, it talks about data and public access.
  • This is not the only example of the failure of TBVM to be fully transparent.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Local Government (Part II) Mar 24th, 2025

Local Government

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  • And in the interest of transparency for these large, complex... ...would contend.
  • , and a higher... ...transparency to the process, more balanced public input and scrutiny, and a higher
  • We need transparency. We need accountability. Where is this money going to?
  • We like the transparency, the idea of the publication of the plan before the public notice.
  • So there's a lot of transparency and oversight and then voter accountability there for them.
Summary: The Senate Local Government Committee heard several bills by Senator Bettencourt focused on property tax and local government accountability. SB 32 would provide about $700 million in business tax relief by raising the business personal property exemption from $2,500 to $25,000 and continuing a 20% franchise tax credit for inventory taxes paid. Witnesses from NFIB, the Texas Retailers Association, and Texas Realtors supported the bill, saying business personal property and inventory taxes are burdensome and especially hard on small businesses. After no opposition testimony, SB 32 was left pending. The committee also heard SB 1453, which would change how interest and sinking tax rates are calculated by using only the minimum debt service required under bond schedules, while still allowing a higher rate with a 60% governing body vote and a public explanation. A witness from the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association supported the bill as a way to keep debt rates from rising as property values increase and to preserve tax relief. The bill was left pending after testimony. SB 1883 would tighten rules on local impact fees by requiring 60 days of public availability for capital improvement plans and land use assumptions, raising the approval threshold for adopting impact fees from a simple majority to two-thirds, limiting how often fees can be increased, and expanding notice requirements. Builders and developers testified in support, arguing that impact fees are often poorly reviewed, lack accountability, and are passed on to homebuyers, worsening housing affordability. Committee members discussed adding audit provisions and questioned the lack of city testimony. The bill was left pending with subcommittee action. SB 1452 would require a voter election to decide whether a municipal management district continues to exist, with dissolution if voters reject it; supporters said it would add accountability, while others noted some districts provide essential services and infrastructure. The committee heard testimony from district representatives and builders, then left SB 1452 pending before recessing.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part I) Mar 24th, 2025

Local Government

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  • This situation has exposed critical gaps in existing law, which fails to provide adequate notice, transparency
  • Dallas VA appreciates that Senate Bill 1882 improves transparency, provides a reasonable time frame for
  • We feel like that there should be transparency so that affected persons can at least have a voice in
  • Uh, as it's written, SB 1882 does add additional transparency surrounding the issues, but most importantly
  • there would be a little more time and so people are not surprised and can make plans, and we think transparency
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 224 Conference PM - 04-28-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • This measure prohibits operators of smart household security devices from sharing user data with law
  • The measure also prohibits operators from requiring users to consent to the sharing of data with law
  • with law enforcement agencies user data with law enforcement agencies unless<00:08:05.760> the
  • consent to the requiring users to consent to the sharing<00:08:19.640> of<00:08:19.760> data
  • We're creating a state statute to mimic the federal rules in place right now for transparent pricing
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 24th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting