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• They're well-built, they're durable, and appreciate in value at rates similar to stick-built homes.
• </c> variations in the appraised value. variations in the appraised value.
• </c><00:43:32.080><c> for</c> property is currently valued for property is currently valued for property
• It updates non-residential to non-homestead and appraised values to appraised value for tax consistency
• values to appraised value and appraised values to appraised value for<01:09:00.359><c> tax</c><01:09:

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• It is imperative that people with disabilities are valued as human beings, and it is our job as legislators
• to ensure that the law reiterates these values.
• Abuse happens because our loved ones' lives are considered to be without value.
• Abuse happens because our loved ones' lives are considered to be without value.
• Rotenberg Center, where there are comprehensive surveillance systems everywhere, even in the transport vehicles

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities held a hearing on a broad slate of disability-related bills. Topics included creating a permanent Acquired Brain Injury Advisory Board (H. 231/S. 134), establishing a system for compensating guardians who serve incapacitated, unbefriended individuals through MassHealth (H. 253/S. 154), expanding Nikki’s Law to require MassHealth day habilitation programs to use the abuse registry (S. 165 and related bills), modernizing and streamlining the Disabled Persons Protection Commission’s statute and procedures (H. 243/S. 139), updating the definition of developmental disability to align more closely with federal law and include people such as those with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (H. 276/S. 150), removing outdated and offensive terminology from the General Laws (H. 232/S. 137), and an autism education reform bill (H. 286). Several bills had no sign-ups, and the committee also noted related measures on cueing and prompting in PCA programs (H. 277/S. 157).

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• It's a value-driven purpose but from an economic perspective we have to protect these ecosystems.
• There are many different kinds of electric vehicles out there. Some have pedals, some have motors.
• Eskamani: Walk us through the value of this information.
• What is the value of the voters knowing this information? Rep.
• Aminah Spike: There are narratives about denaturalizing citizens and bills about un-American values,

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• a dwelling or other structure under a homeowners insurance policy, an insurer may not include the value
• That's going to reduce the value of homes for older people, the value, the cost of insurance by more
• well, I don't have any mortgage, but if I had a mortgage, it would be a very small percentage of the value
• that repossessions and deficiency claims made in accordance with part one of Chapter 520, the Motor Vehicle

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• A community built on the values of hard work, kindness, and unity.
• definition of an eligible school district for purposes of the study of the school district property values
• the margin of error to be used by a comptroller or a public accounts connection with the property value
• study to determine the local value of a school district that is valid for to the committee on ways and
• Wilson relating to authorizing the Texas Department of Transportation to provide battery service to a vehicle

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• The value of the fund as of August 31st is $220.9 million, and after August 31st, an additional $11.4
• The value of the fund as of August 31st is $220.9 million, and after August 31st, an additional $11.4
• Secure, while delivering the best value to taxpayers and the best service to the people of Texas.
• Most of our high-value services are retained in-house. Thank you.
• I'm asking about the dollar value.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• , proper use of the child restraint system in a motor vehicle, is that just seat belts or is it more?
• Tom Jones, you know, I'm a vehicle, baby, Mickey, anywhere you want to go.
• Write that, you know that song, "Vehicle."
• This is a vehicle for us to get to the floor for our committee.
• </c><01:51:27.760><c> and</c> stuff we're going to need a vehicle and stuff we're going to need a vehicle

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• community solar and storage program if it benefits all ratepayers, compensating projects based on the full value
• AB 2122 prohibits the issuance of a bench warrant if the underlying offense is a Vehicle Code infraction
• , and for non-Vehicle Code infractions allows for a noncustodial warrant to be issued.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I would value—I mean, I would prefer that if we're told to write regulations about how these businesses
• And that goes further: if MDAR doesn't have a vehicle to hold the municipalities accountable, how is
• And I fear that if we don't put a vehicle in to wrap our arms around that ahead of time, that's what

Summary: The joint Audit Committee hearing focused on implementation of Ollie’s Law, including MDAR’s progress on regulations for commercial boarding and training kennels and the new municipal reporting requirements. MDAR Director Mike Cahill said the department formed the required advisory committee, held two Zoom trainings for municipal officials, created a public information webpage, and completed draft regulations that are now under secretariat review. He reported that 269 of 351 municipalities had submitted kennel data, leaving 82 out of compliance, and said the department has been posting compliant and noncompliant municipalities online to increase transparency. Committee members pressed MDAR on the lack of a clear enforcement mechanism for municipalities that fail to report and on the delay in finalizing regulations. The chair urged the department to consider stronger sanctions and asked for a central reporting system for injury data, noting that injury reports currently go only to municipalities. Cahill said the statute does not give MDAR explicit authority to fine municipalities, though he supported a House bill that would grant that power. He also said the department could not easily add municipal penalties through regulation alone. Representatives from the Animal Rescue League of Boston and the MSPCA, including the advisory committee chair Jenny Mather, said the advisory process was thorough and aimed to balance animal safety, consumer transparency, and fairness to compliant businesses. They supported better municipal accountability, more standardized training and resources for animal control officers, and clearer reporting of injuries and kennel information to MDAR. They also raised concerns about third-party advertising platforms that may list unlicensed home-based kennels and argued that public education and enforcement should focus on bad actors rather than penalizing well-run facilities. The hearing ended without a vote or formal action, but with support expressed for the pending bill and for continued regulatory revisions.

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• Phantom Space, Black Star Orbital, and LunaSonde jobs, because Arizona already packs the densest space vehicle
• SB 1020 just turns every vehicle into a rolling billboard screaming in Arizona. Roads.
• So when we start to look at the value of AI, we can't just measure it in sort of our normal statistical

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 1020, which would create Arizona Space Commission special license plates. Staff explained that by December 31, 2026, an applicant would pay a $32,000 implementation fee to ADOT, with $8 going to an administrative fee and $17 from each plate donation going to the Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research Fund. Senator Shamp and Arizona Space Commission representatives spoke in support, describing the bill as a way to raise awareness for Arizona’s space economy and support future aerospace and research efforts. A commission chair also noted that the commission has no dedicated funding stream and that the bill would help generate revenue for its aerospace and innovation work. After discussion, members asked about the bill’s timing and a likely floor amendment to extend the implementation deadline from 2026 to 2027. The committee then voted 5-0, with two members absent, to return SB 1020 with a do-pass recommendation. The chair and members made several supportive remarks about Arizona’s space industry, including Yuma’s future role and the state’s broader competitiveness in aerospace. The committee then received a Deloitte presentation on artificial intelligence in government. Deloitte described how AI and large public data sets can be used to improve state services, but emphasized questions of accountability, privacy, workforce impacts, and responsible use. In response to member questions, the presenters explained their data sources, how they handle minors through household-level records, and how they use predictive models to identify likely needs such as veteran benefits or rural health outreach, while stressing that the models are not used to make final eligibility decisions. A final presentation from Pano AI focused on wildfire detection technology. The presenter explained that the system uses high-definition cameras, AI, and human review to detect smoke early, provide location data to responders, and improve initial attack on fires. Members asked about coverage, weather limitations, funding, and future improvements. The presenter said the system is already deployed across Arizona through public and private partners, including utilities and fire agencies, and that it has helped identify fires early and support faster containment. The committee adjourned after the presentations.

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• years ago, and it was before I was here, there was a fee that the legislature concocted involving vehicle
• This vehicle registration fee was supposed to help fund the Department of Public Safety, and instead
• But then when we propose something else to the voters that doesn't align with whatever their values are

Summary: The House Ways and Means Committee first heard SCR 1028, a voter-referral constitutional amendment that would require a two-thirds legislative vote for state fee and assessment increases set by agencies, closing what supporters described as a loophole that has allowed fee hikes without direct legislative approval. The sponsor argued the measure would restore accountability and prevent agencies from using fees as a workaround for tax increases, while opponents from business and economic groups warned it would make agencies less responsive, delay needed adjustments for inflation and program costs, and shift costs to taxpayers or reduce funding for services. After debate, the committee returned SCR 1028 with a do pass recommendation by a 5-3 vote, with one member absent. The committee then took up SB 1142, which would have Arizona opt into a federal tax credit program for donations to scholarship-granting organizations and set eligibility requirements for those organizations. Supporters said the program would bring in private dollars at no state cost, expand school choice, and help students with tutoring, special needs, transportation, and other educational expenses; they also argued that if Arizona does not opt in, donations could flow to other states. Opponents, including the Arizona Center for Economic Progress, said the federal program was not yet fully written, lacked guardrails, and could further strain public schools by diverting resources away from the majority of students who remain in district schools. The committee returned SB 1142 with a do pass recommendation by a 5-3 vote, with one member absent, and then adjourned.

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• There's no vehicle through which... ...decades ago.
• There's no vehicle through which for them to sue, even if they wanted, and there are no grounds for them
• Also, a special thank you... ...thank you to Senator Burt for seeing the value that this brings to our

Summary: The committee began with a silent roll, confirmed a quorum, and recognized page Drew Brown, who spoke briefly about his interest in law enforcement and asked Senator Den Hartog about the hardest part of being a senator. The committee then considered the gubernatorial appointment of Callie Younger as administrator of the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources. Younger described her background in public lands and natural resources, the office’s work on rural energy grants, nuclear policy, and permitting reform, and answered questions about a proposed merger with the Office of Species Conservation; the committee said it would likely vote on her appointment at a later meeting. The committee introduced two RS measures from Senator Anthon. RS 33435 would reinforce civics and patriotism in public education, including codifying existing American history and government credit requirements and adding complementary instruction tied to the nation’s founding, in connection with America 250; it was introduced by voice vote. RS 33460 would make a narrow change for smaller irrigation districts of 15,000 acres or less to help fill board vacancies where farm consolidation has left fewer resident landowners eligible; it was also introduced by voice vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1300, which would require Senate advice and consent and gubernatorial appointment for the directors of Fish and Game, Transportation, and Parks and Recreation. The sponsor argued the change would improve accountability and align those agencies with others, while opponents from the Idaho Wildlife Federation, Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association, Trout Unlimited, Friends of Idaho State Parks, and others said it would politicize wildlife and parks management, conflict with the 1938 Fish and Game initiative, and potentially jeopardize the Harriman State Park agreement. After debate, the committee voted to send SB 1300 to the floor with a do pass recommendation, with Senator Ruchti recorded as voting no. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1301, which would allow licensed breweries under the small-brewer threshold to operate two remote retail taproom locations instead of one. The sponsor and brewery owners testified that the current limit restricts growth, jobs, and community investment, while the bill would support measured expansion without changing tax or regulatory oversight. The committee voted to send SB 1301 to the floor with a do pass recommendation, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Farther down, I wanted to draw your attention to the Parks and Recreation Registration/Recreational Vehicles
• There are times that it would get so congested that you could not get an emergency vehicle in there if
• I see the value in it. I'd just like to know more about what it is. Director. Mr.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee met with a quorum and first heard a budget presentation for the Department of Parks and Recreation. Legislative analyst Janet Jessup reviewed the agency’s structure, dedicated funds, prior ARPA and general fund infrastructure appropriations, and the department’s FY 2027 requests. Those requests included additional park personnel and trail maintenance staff, one-time project funding, and a supplemental $9.8 million transfer to move grant funds from a consolidated program into the current park operations program. Director Susan Buxton said the agency has no general fund request, emphasized the economic impact of outdoor recreation, and highlighted completed and ongoing capital projects at parks statewide, including Ponderosa, Heyburn, Priest Lake, Eagle Island, Cascade, Harriman, Ashtonia Trail, and Bruneau Dunes. Committee members asked about resident access to campsites, out-of-state pricing, vacancy filling, the new Twin Peaks property in Lemhi County, OHV education, and trail maintenance. Buxton said the agency is filling positions quickly, that higher nonresident fees have increased availability for Idahoans, and that the Twin Peaks acquisition is expected to become revenue-positive within two years. The committee then heard the Office of the State Public Defender budget. Analyst Janica Bicharat summarized the office’s staffing, fund balance, and FY 2027 requests, which included six additional trial attorney positions, secure hosted data storage, and one-time laptop and data migration costs. Director Eric Frederickson described the agency’s transition to a statewide public defense system, noting that it inherited more than 1,300 cases on day one, has since reduced vacancies to about 7%, and is building pipelines for attorneys and social workers. He warned that the pending Tucker v. State of Idaho case could lead to renewed litigation if the system is not adequately funded. In response to questions, Frederickson said the office can absorb the current year’s rescissions through vacancy savings, but future cuts could force reductions in training and contract attorneys, increasing caseloads and risking attorney retention. He also said CPA case costs are running above appropriation, county lease/MOU issues remain unresolved in some counties, and public defenders are generally paid less than county prosecutors and attorney general attorneys. The committee adjourned after announcing the next day’s budget hearings for the Industrial Commission, Public Utilities Commission, and Secretary of State.

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• sub-districts or territories that are set up to get a cross-section of people who have different values
• For anything to iPhone components to vehicle parts. ...for anything to iPhone components to vehicle parts

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2896, sponsored by Rep. Brown, which would change how boards of governors for state universities are selected. Brown said the bill, developed with input from the governor’s office, would simplify appointment rules by removing service-area and congressional-district requirements and instead limiting board membership so no more than half of the voting members come from the county where the institution is located, with a St. Louis exception. Members asked about Missouri residency requirements, the effect on Missouri State University and Southeast Missouri State University, and whether university presidents would recommend candidates to the governor. Brown said he would follow up on questions and was open to discussing possible adjustments, especially regarding geographic representation. One witness spoke in favor, arguing that boards should reflect a cross-section of the state. No opposition was presented, and the hearing on HB 2896 was closed. The committee then took up House Bill 1659, the Missouri Defense and Energy Independence Act, sponsored by Rep. Steinmeyer. The bill would create a grant program to help Missouri manufacturers convert facilities to produce strategic materials tied to national defense and energy resilience. Steinmeyer described it as a private-capital-first program requiring at least $500,000 in private investment, with grants capped at $1 million per project per year, subject to appropriation, annual reporting, and repayment provisions if projects fail. He said the bill is intended to attract investment, create jobs, and strengthen supply chains while keeping taxpayer risk limited. Members raised concerns about environmental and public safety risks, the bill’s placement in the higher education committee, whether it should instead be funded federally, and whether the program would mainly benefit large companies rather than small businesses. Questions also focused on the bill’s workforce-development component, the lack of detail on training and public-health protections, and the budget impact of creating a dedicated fund that would retain money and interest rather than sweep it to general revenue. Steinmeyer said the bill is meant to support existing Missouri companies or companies establishing headquarters in Missouri, and that universities had been involved in discussions about workforce needs. A representative from the API Innovation Center testified in favor, saying the bill could help develop key starting materials for pharmaceuticals and support reshoring. One witness testified in opposition, arguing the state should not subsidize private industry and warning about fiscal strain and environmental oversight. No vote was taken, and the hearing concluded without further action.

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• sub-districts or territories that are set up to get a cross-section of people who have different values
• For anything from iPhone components to vehicle parts.
• For anything from iPhone components to vehicle parts and things of the like.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• me right now, every once in a while, we get a new key handed to us, whether it be a key to a new vehicle
• We have the new campus in Parrish that we're... ...key handed to us, whether it be a key to a new vehicle
• being the front line to our students and to our community, that they are feeling appreciated and valued

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education heard a presentation from the Governor’s Office on the proposed education budget, which totals $32.5 billion overall and includes no tuition or fee increases for Florida residents. Officials highlighted major funding for financial aid and scholarships, including Bright Futures, Benacquisto, veteran-related scholarships, EASE, Open Door, law enforcement/first responder programs, and workforce initiatives. They also emphasized increases for workforce education, Florida College System operations, nursing pipeline and line funds, and university operations, performance funding, and faculty recruitment and retention. Committee members asked questions about the Ocoee Scholarship, the proposed post-secondary Guardian program, and how university recruitment and retention funds would be used; officials said the Ocoee Scholarship remains funded at current levels, the Guardian program would offer flexible campus safety options, and the university funds would be distributed to institutions for faculty recruitment and retention without additional directives. The committee then heard from a series of appointees and reappointees to boards of trustees for state colleges and universities, who described their backgrounds and priorities. Testimony consistently focused on affordability, workforce alignment, nursing and allied health programs, dual enrollment, adult learners, and local economic needs. Several trustees highlighted strong nursing NCLEX pass rates, expansion of campuses or programs, and efforts to tailor education to regional workforce demands such as health care, construction, law enforcement, aviation, and hospitality. One appointee from Miami-Dade College emphasized helping adult students return and complete degrees by easing credit transfer and admissions barriers. After hearing from the appointees, the committee took up the full slate of confirmations as a block. A motion was made and the roll was called; the confirmations were approved favorably, with members voting yes and no opposition recorded. The committee then adjourned.

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• and fails to fully cooperate with a rental company and law enforcement to investigate the stolen vehicle
• and fails to fully cooperate with a rental company and law enforcement to investigate the stolen vehicle
• The value of our work comes from what we deliver, not where we sit, and we've delivered consistently,

Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce met with a quorum and took up a long list of pending House bills, most of them on motions by Senator King or Senator Campbell. The committee adopted committee substitutes and favorably reported numerous bills, including HB 252, HB 700, HB 1500, HB 1545, HB 1562, HB 1732, HB 267, HB 2213, HB 2221, HB 2520, HB 2818, HB 3016, HB 3214, HB 3250, HB 3512, HB 3623, HB 3689, HB 3833, HB 4063, HB 4395, HB 4690, HB 4751, HB 5331, HB 3824, HB 4464, HB 4468, and HB 5247. Most of these were sent to the local and uncontested calendar, while some, including sunset and other significant measures, were reported to the full Senate. HB 146 was the only bill reported out on a divided vote, passing 6 ayes to 4 nays. Several bills received brief explanation of committee substitute changes. HB 3016, dealing with rental car collision damage waivers and stolen vehicles, was amended to change a cooperation standard from “fully cooperate” to simply “cooperate.” HB 3689, a major ESF/TWA financing bill, was described as making technical changes to align terminology with the Comptroller’s authority and to avoid creating state debt or new liability. HB 5247, a capital cost recovery bill for transmission in the Permian Basin, was revised to clarify how the new mechanism fits with existing Utilities Code provisions and to add a 2035 expiration date. HB 3824, the battery fire safety bill, also received technical changes to align terminology with industry usage. The committee heard public testimony on several pending measures. HB 3069, which would direct the PUC to develop supplemental multi-decade planning criteria for transmission certificates in ERCOT, drew support from industry, environmental, and manufacturing witnesses who said it would help address congestion costs while balancing consumer protections; the bill was left pending. HB 5196, requiring state agencies to adopt and post telework policies and use written telework agreements, received both support and concern: supporters said it would preserve productivity and retention, while a senator raised concerns about notice and family logistics; it was left pending after testimony. HB 3112, allowing closed deliberations on cybersecurity policy details, was laid out and left pending after brief discussion. HCR 102, supporting federal nuclear tax credits, drew testimony from nuclear industry and energy advocates, who argued the credits are essential for existing plants, new nuclear development, grid reliability, and U.S. competitiveness; the resolution was left pending, with discussion about whether the language should focus more exclusively on nuclear. HB 705, creating a cosmetology licensure compact, was supported by industry, employers, and compact experts as a mobility tool that preserves state authority; HB 3516, expanding a public information exemption for Railroad Commission administrative law judges and technical examiners, and HB 3388, authorizing group property and casualty coverage for personal lines, were also heard and left pending. At the end of the meeting, the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• But also in our vehicles as well.
• I want to give voice to those concerns today—concerns about noise pollution, concerns about land values
• That could spin off a blade and hit vehicles, situations like that—it's really a public safety issue.

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• Two, the use of firm-fixed price contracts for SBIR's default contracting vehicle.
• prevent the SBIR program from becoming a welfare program and keep it focused on being an investment vehicle
• streamlined processes from organizations like DIU and AFWERX, and a growing recognition of private capital's value

Keywords: SBIR, STTR, Innovate Act, small business, innovation, legislative reforms, economic growth, funding, technology transfer

Summary: The meeting focused on the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs (SBIR-STTR), emphasizing the critical reforms necessary to enhance their effectiveness. Chair Ernst introduced the Innovate Act to streamline processes, ensuring funding is awarded based on merit and addressing existing abuses within the system. The discussion was robust, with numerous members expressing concerns about phase transitions and the need for targeted funding to support impactful technological innovations. The conversation also highlighted the program's importance in fostering economic growth, particularly for small businesses in rural areas, and the urgency for legislative changes as the program's authorization approaches expiration.

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• in the line of duty as a Miami-Dade County firefighter rescuing a child trapped in an overturned vehicle
• They teach us in the program of recovery that there appear to value one addict helping another is without
• that we do not have administrative cap House Bill. 7089 has a mechanism to explore as well as this vehicle

Keywords: 999, senate, all