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• .$200,000 over 65 exemption bill that just got filed today. So these numbers are going to change.
• As exemptions go up and the state compresses, more people will come off of recapture, okay?
• It provides numerous exemptions, including for county and municipal jails. and hospitals and ISDs providing
• It creates a process by which certain providers can seek an exemption from the task force.
• This bill relates to an exemption from the assessment required of the Texas Success Initiative.

Bills: SB2920, SB2929, SB2398, SB865, SB401, SB2619, SB2927, SB1395, SB1972, SB2540, SB1635, SB1581, SB2008

Keywords: steroids, student athletes, athletic competition, University Interscholastic League, medical purpose, gender transition, school athletics, spectator conduct, referees, ejection policy, extracurricular activities, concussion, brain injury, school policy, academic accommodations, student welfare, cardiac arrest, emergency response, CPR training, automated external defibrillators

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• Correctional officers and military service members are exempt mandatory three-day waiting period on purchasing
• The bill modifies in the conditions under which certain security transactions are exempt from registration
• It updates the following obligations for security issuers under the Florida invest local exemption law
• Infill gathering lines are exempt from the geological Infill gathering lines are exempt from the geological

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• 710 proposes an amendment to Section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes, creating a public records exemption
• I was hoping you could talk about the need for the public records exemption, particularly around some
• seen involving employees of crime stopper organizations needing to have their personal information exempt
• So we're asking for, in this bill, we're proposing this public records exemption.
• This bill, we're proposing this public records exemption with its sunsetting and the legislators being

Summary: The committee heard and acted on several criminal justice, public records, nuisance, and firearms bills. SB 1168, by Sen. Leak, would create a second-degree felony for aggravated installation or use of a tracking device or application when done in furtherance of a dangerous crime; it passed unanimously. SB 1054, by Sen. Garcia, would increase penalties for tampering with electronic monitoring devices, require immediate revocation of pretrial release for tampering, and bar further pretrial release on the current charges; after testimony raising concerns about unintended consequences and proof issues, it was reported favorably unanimously. SB 1198, by Sen. DeSigley, addressing fraudulent use of gift cards, was substantially revised by a delete-all amendment and a technical amendment, then reported favorably with support from retail and industry groups. SB 710, by Sen. Osgood, would create a public records exemption for personal identifying and location information of current and former Crime Stoppers employees, board members, and volunteers; it was reported favorably unanimously. SB 1022, by Sen. Wright, would strengthen nuisance abatement enforcement by raising fines, allowing tax-collector collection and special assessments, and authorizing foreclosure on unpaid liens; it was reported favorably after support from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. SB 716, by Sen. Martin, would impose mandatory minimum sentences for certain sexual offenses by registered sexual offenders or predators and bar early release; after an amendment to tie the penalty to prior convictions rather than registration status, it passed favorably. SB 878, also by Sen. Martin, would extend probation supervision for certain misdemeanor controlled-substance offenses and align them with existing alcohol-related probation rules; it passed unanimously. Finally, SB 952, by Sen. Guglia, would repeal the statute allowing firearm and ammunition sales restrictions during certain declared emergencies; after extensive testimony from gun-rights advocates and debate about local emergency ordinances, it was reported favorably.

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• There's a title protection exemption and a licensing exemption.
• talking about two separate exemptions talking about two separate exemptions currently<00:40:56.560
• licensing<00:41:01.600> exemption.
• exemption and a licensing exemption. exemption and a licensing exemption.
• any change to the licensing exemption. any change to the licensing exemption.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• act that already exempts donated meat from federally mandated inspection.
• act that already exempts donated meat from federally mandated inspection.
• act that already exempts donated meat from federally mandated inspection.
• act that already exempts donated meat from federally mandated inspection.
• act that already exempts donated meat from federally mandated inspection.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• It exempts brick-and-mortar rental companies in Alabama.
• It exempts brick-and-mortar rental companies in Alabama. >> Of course, Senator Elliott again. >> Thanks
• It exempts brick and mortar rental It exempts brick and mortar rental companies<00:07:39.360> in
• Well, and as a if you have a brick-and-mortar company in the state of Alabama, you're exempt from this
• <00:15:57.759> from state of Alabama, you're exempt from state of Alabama, you're exempt from

Bills: SB294, HB296, HB300, SB269

Keywords: public officers, bonding, risk management, notification, delinquency, consumer protection, rental home, marketplace guarantees, insurance, commissioner of insurance, healthcare, breast cancer screening, insurance coverage, deductible, copayment, emergency medical services, ambulance reimbursement, health care insurers, balance billing, provider networks

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• Uh, currently in Minnesota rules there is a special exemption where if an individual's been free of those
• So what the bill before the body does as amended is that it would create, uh, two additional exemptions
• In Minnesota rules there is a special exemption where if an individual's been free of those episodes
• So what the bill before the body does as amended is that it would create, uh, two additional exemptions
• necessary uh they would also be exempt necessary uh they would also be exempt from<00:03:03.480>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: On February 3, 2025, the committee first took up Senate File 483, as amended by the A2 author’s amendment, which would expand Minnesota’s medical-review exemptions for drivers with a history of loss of consciousness or seizures. The bill’s author explained that current law still requires some people who have been seizure-free for years, and off medication for years, to keep returning to a physician for paperwork even when their doctor says no further review is needed. A testifier described losing his commercial driving career after a seizure disorder, then being forced to keep paying for periodic neurologist visits despite being seizure-free since 2003 and off medication since 2009. The committee adopted the A2 amendment and then approved the bill, sending Senate File 483 to the State Government Committee. The committee then heard Senate File 737, which would increase mandatory minimum fines for repeated school bus stop-arm violations from $500 for a first offense to $700 for a second and $950 for a third. The author and the Minnesota School Bus Operators Association argued that repeat violations remain too common and that stronger penalties, along with stop-arm cameras, would help deter dangerous driving and protect children. A State Patrol representative said 2024 saw about 2,100 stop-arm charges, roughly double two years earlier, and attributed much of the increase to cameras making violations easier to prove; he also said conviction rates on the charge are about 50 to 55 percent. Committee members asked about repeat offenders, camera coverage, and whether bus stop locations should be safer, with one member noting only 23 people had been convicted of a second offense since 2015 and one of a third offense. The discussion ended with no final vote shown in the transcript, but the bill received supportive testimony and extensive questioning about enforcement and bus-stop safety.

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• An act to amend the Tax Law in relation to exempting certain veterans service organizations from taxes
• An act to amend the Tax Law in relation to exempting certain veterans service organizations from taxes
• An act to amend the Public Authorities Law in relation to exempting active duty military members based

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs committee met on March 17 and considered six bills, all of which were advanced. S-109 would allow a veteran’s close friend or family member, if familiar with the veteran’s wishes, to request burial in a veterans cemetery. S-2071 would require the Department of Labor to maintain a list of careers and job listings for veterans. Both bills were moved without discussion and reported to the floor. The committee then approved several measures and referred them to Finance: S-2607, exempting certain veterans service organizations from sales taxes on beer, wine, and soda; S-4529, providing legal assistance for military families; S-4530A, exempting certain active duty military members based at Fort Hamilton and Fort Wadsworth from Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge E-ZPass tolls if they live in a city of one million or more; and S-605, establishing a Hire a Vet Grant Program with a sunset provision. Members present voiced no opposition on the bills, and each was moved by committee members before being reported onward. The meeting ended with brief closing remarks and adjournment.

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• So we would just request that exemption. committee. My name is Jody Leven. I'm committee.
• <00:31:09.360> for exemption for exemption for interactive<00:31:12.159> computer<00:31
• Is that going to exempt them from that? >> Mr.
• Chairman and Representative Strock, no, that would not exempt them from working with law enforcement.
• would just request that exemption. would just request that exemption.

Bills: HB0076, HB0102, HB0115

Keywords: annexation, landowner rights, municipal law, city planning, property, local government, artificial intelligence, synthetic sexual material, child protection, self-harm, criminal liability, cardiac emergency, defibrillator, school safety, training, public health, 916, all

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• Yes, the for exemption purpose, because if we don't have the timeline, the property or developer may
• So it’s not an exemption to that? Oh, no, no.
• So it’s not an exemption to that? Oh, no, no.
• So it’s not an exemption to that? Oh, no, no.
• And then this bill would exempt you, so upon receiving the SMA permit, they would be exempted from the

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The hearing opened with committee procedures and then took up SB 1, relating to vegetation management near utility lines. DLNR opposed the bill, saying it would shift rights, responsibilities, and liability onto the state and private landowners. Hawaiian Electric supported the measure with amendments, describing it as a first step to address wildfire risk and improve public safety and system reliability. The Hawaii Farm Bureau and Command Schools both raised concerns that the bill could impose significant costs, liability, and access burdens on farmers, ranchers, and other landowners, especially where easements are old or unclear. Life of the Land argued the issue belongs before the Public Utilities Commission, and PUC staff explained that the commission is already reviewing Hawaiian Electric’s wildfire mitigation plan and vegetation management in a docket, with a decision expected by September and public meetings scheduled for April 23 and 24. Committee members questioned the need for legislation versus negotiated solutions, and witnesses said private parties could potentially renegotiate easements without statute. The committee then heard HB 1296, relating to disaster recovery. DLNR and OPSD supported the bill, saying it would ease regulatory burdens in post-disaster rebuilding and help speed permit review. Testimony and member questions focused on the bill’s five-year rebuilding timeline, the role of the coastal zone/SMA process, and how long permit reviews typically take; OPSD said SMA major/use permits generally take about six months, while minor permits are faster. Members also discussed whether the bill would apply to existing structures damaged in disasters and whether the amendments from the Attorney General’s office and OPSD were acceptable; no objections were raised. Finally, the committee heard SB 1170, relating to the expeditious redevelopment and development of affordable rental housing. HHFDC supported the bill, and testimony from a Maui affordable housing project said the measure is needed to rebuild the Weinberg Court Apartments, a 63-unit affordable project in Lahaina, using insurance funds rather than government money. Members asked whether the bill would help existing affordable rental projects damaged before the enactment of related coastal rules, and the response was that the bill is aimed at existing structures damaged during events and intended to speed rebuilding of affordable housing.

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• <00:03:35.760> Um,<00:03:37.120> so exempt from the requirements.
• Um, so exempt from the requirements.
• , the exemption continues to apply. apply. apply.
• This bill also has some common-sense exemptions to protect the rights of gun owners.
• Antique firearms are exempt in owners.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It exempts the city of St.
• <00:21:22.920> Paul<00:21:23.200> from<00:21:23.400> the It exempts the city
• Paul from the It exempts the city of St.
• I think we had to make two exemptions because of the... I'll let Senator Rest explain our bill.
• had to make two exemptions had to make two exemptions because<00:31:17.040> of<00:31:17.360

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• However, we do understand that there should be some exemptions, like if you sell your property...
• We do understand that there should be some exemptions, like if you sell your property, you know, different
• Additionally, the bill exempts agricultural property from subsequent on-site inspections for three years
• also updates the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Reinsurance Act to clarify the exemption
• This exempts it from this, but the way they regulate those models is they either approve or disapprove

Bills: HB2016, HB2104, HB2105, HB2174, HB2256, HB2289, HB2477, HB2903, HB2939, HB2979, HB2996, HB4103

Keywords: tax penalties, filing, tax returns, administration, Arizona Revised Statutes, agricultural property, classification, county assessor, property inspection, appeal process, property tax, agricultural classification, Department of Revenue, property valuation, inspection notice, inspection report, on-site inspection, full cash value, rural land, farm land

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• Chair, I appreciate the gesture to go ahead and remove that exemption from law enforcement officers.
• And so without that religious exemption language in here, which is not in the Strike Everything Amendment
• the question about the application to law enforcement officers, right now they're not completely exempt
• So in terms of removing the exemption, it really is more of a statement one way or another, because if
• an officer is not acting in their course and scope, this exemption doesn't apply.

Bills: HB2495, HB2557, HB2594, HB2615, HB2800, HB2861, HB2862, HB2931, HB2995, HB4042, HB4070, HB4117, HB4136

Keywords: vulnerable adults, sentencing, felonies, criminal justice, enhanced penalties, medical records, patient rights, healthcare access, privacy, healthcare providers, timeliness, address confidentiality, domestic violence, privacy protection, voter registration, court proceedings, parenting time, supervised visitation, family court, high-risk cases

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• So, we exempted out the Kentucky State Police. All right.
• <00:01:57.920> So<00:01:58.159> this<00:01:58.399> bill those have been exempted
• So this bill those have been exempted.
• So, we<00:02:46.879> exempted<00:02:47.360> out<00:02:47.519> the<00:02:47.680><
• c> Kentucky<00:02:48.000> State we exempted out the Kentucky State we exempted out the Kentucky

Keywords: Meeting start: 00:00 Roll call: 00:24 SB 52 discussion: 01:28 SB 52 voting: 25:08, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor met with a quorum and adopted a committee substitute for Senate Bill 52. The sponsors, Senators Rawlings and Elkins, explained that the substitute narrowed the bill to state public agencies, exempted cities and counties, extended the basic decision deadline from 30 to 60 days, added an additional extension for safety, health, and public welfare concerns, removed an earlier jury-trial provision, and exempted Kentucky State Police exams. They said the bill is intended to require clear permit criteria, timely agency decisions, and meaningful appeal rights for permits tied to constitutionally protected activity, without eliminating existing licensing or permitting requirements. Senators supporting the bill described long agency delays and uncertainty in permitting as costly for contractors, schools, landfill projects, and energy development. Senator Elkins gave a detailed example of a landfill permit process that took years, and other members said agencies should be held to timelines or at least provide reasons for delay. Senator Boswell and Senator Clemens raised concerns that the safety/health/welfare extension could remain subjective and that hard deadlines might pressure agencies and risk public safety. Senator Thomas also said he supported the goal but was voting no because he wanted a safer middle ground. Audrey Ernsburger of the Kentucky Resources Council testified in a neutral-to-cautious position, saying the group agreed that complete applications should be reviewed in a timely and predictable way, but objected to the default-approval mechanism and some burden-shifting provisions in the original language. She warned that deadlines could begin before an application is complete, that deficiencies might not toll the clock, that automatic approval could create public-health risks in some licensing contexts, and that KRS Chapter 13B already governs administrative hearings and judicial review. She said KRC would prefer a statutory process without a hard deadline. After discussion, the committee voted 9-2 to report Senate Bill 52 favorably, as amended.

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• So the Dungeness water rule went into effect in 2013 and that regulates the permit-exempt uses and has
• a reservation set aside for future permit-exempt wells. ...uses and has a reservation set aside for
• future permit-exempt wells.
• So the Dungeon's water rule went into effect in 2013 and that regulates the permit exempt uses and has
• permit exempt wells.

Summary: The Ways and Means Committee held a work session covering the state revenue outlook, caseload forecasts, wildfire costs, budget balance, tort liability, water supply, and pension policy. The Economic and Revenue Forecast Council reported modest near-term U.S. growth, no near-term Washington employment growth in 2026, continued personal income growth, and elevated inflation, with tariffs and federal policy cited as major risks. Revenue forecasts were slightly improved for the current biennium by about $105 million but down about $185 million for the next biennium. Members asked about income inequality and housing permits; staff said personal income is an aggregate measure and housing production remains below long-term needs. The Caseload Forecast Council then reported that most forecasts were unchanged or only slightly changed, but several programs increased, including Washington College Grant, Working Connections, aged/blind/disabled cash grants, nursing homes, home and community services, and developmental disabilities personal care. The largest policy-driven change was in Medicaid low-income adult caseloads, where federal H.R. 1 was projected to reduce coverage substantially through narrower eligibility, community engagement requirements, and shorter eligibility periods. The committee also heard a wildfire funding update and a 2025 fire season review. Staff explained that the state budgets $93 million annually for suppression and uses supplemental appropriations for costs above that level, with an estimated state supplemental need of about $139 million for the current year. Department of Natural Resources officials said 2025 fire activity remained below the 10-year average in acres burned, but fires were more complex and closer to communities, contributing to higher residence loss. They described expanded use of aircraft, firefighters from other states, corrections crews, and the Arcadia 20 hand crew, and said the state did not need National Guard ground support this year. A budget preview then showed that the near general fund outlook had worsened after vetoes, lapses, and forecast changes, and that maintenance-level costs alone would leave a projected negative balance by fiscal year 2027 and about $4.3 billion by fiscal year 2029, before any policy decisions. Jason Seams, the state risk manager, reported a sharp rise in tort claim costs, with indemnity expenses nearly doubling from fiscal year 2023 to 2025 and DCYF accounting for most of the increase. He said the state self-insurance liability account has run deficits for four straight biennia and is now facing nearly $600 million in deficits, driven largely by a surge in DCYF claims, especially juvenile rehabilitation and long-running sex abuse cases. Members asked about the role of old claims, comparisons with other states, excess insurance, and whether more Attorney General staff could reduce special assistant attorney general costs. The committee then shifted to water policy, hearing from tribal leaders, Ecology, and the Washington Water Trust. Tribal witnesses emphasized overappropriation, declining flows, climate impacts, and the need for legislative oversight and tribal participation in water policy. Ecology described major projects in the Odessa sub-area, Yakima Basin, and Dungeness, along with the need for storage, recharge, conservation, and policy changes to support water supply development. The Washington Water Trust argued that climate change is reducing summer flows and that the state needs more funding, enforcement, and long-term commitment to restore instream flows. The final item was a pension update on LEOFF 1 surplus assets; staff reviewed two 2025 bills that would have merged or restructured the plan and used surplus assets, but neither passed, and instead the budget directed the Select Committee on Pension Policy to study the issue and report back.

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• Last session, we passed a law exempting your parking information from Public Information Act requests
• We are simply exempting your personally identifying information.
• Is there any, when this passes, is there any exempted information, or does it, at this point of time,
• The committee substitute for Senate Bill 1745 removes the stand-alone exemption language from Section
• This expands on the exemption rather than it being a simple exemption. Clause. With that, Mr.

Bills: SB249, SB546, SB744, SB927, SB1227, SB1229, SB1353, SB1365, SB1366, SB1394, SB1464, SB1709, SB1729, SB1733, SB1744, SB1745, SB1746, SB1772, SB1816, SB1841, SB1939

Keywords: memorial markers, law enforcement, officer memorials, killed in the line of duty, highway signage, school bus, school district, student transportation, child safety, seat belts, three-point seat belt, two-point seat belt, bus retrofit, bus warranty, Texas Education Agency, TEA, transportation code, school activity bus, multifunction school activity bus, school-chartered bus

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• and that exemption,” and so forth, and that they can operate within the general TIF statutes.
• exempts the requirement to spend 90% of increment on blight correction.
• exempts the requirement to spend 90% of increment on blight correction.
• Subdivision 2 allows for special rules that would exempt the mall site from required blight findings
• and exempts the requirement that 90% of the increment must be spent on correcting blight.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Minnesota Senate Taxes Committee met on February 6, 2025, and first approved the February 5 minutes. The main item was the Office of the State Auditor’s annual report on tax increment financing (TIF), presented by Jason Nord in place of Auditor Blaha, who was ill. Nord explained how TIF captures new property value to finance development, and reviewed statewide data for 2023 reported in 2024. The report said TIF was used by 382 authorities statewide, with 378 authorities reporting on 1,678 districts. Redevelopment and housing/economic development districts made up the vast majority of districts, with housing districts becoming especially common in Greater Minnesota. Of the $238 million in tax increment generated in 2023, 78% came from the metro area, and most dollars came from redevelopment districts. The report also noted $7.4 million in increment returned to counties, cities, and school districts, and described long-term trends showing early growth in TIF use, reforms in the 1980s and 1990s, a drop after 2002 property tax changes, and another decline after many older districts reached maximum duration. Committee members asked about uncodified districts, the location of the remaining pre-1979 district, whether the same cities continue using TIF over time, and how Minnesota compares with other states. Nord said the uncodified districts include housing replacement and special-law districts, the pre-1979 district is in Princeton, and the number of authorities starting or stopping use each year is usually small. He also said Minnesota differs from many states, including by allowing pooling. The presentation highlighted that TIF debt statewide is a little over $1.8 billion, mostly in pay-as-you-go notes rather than general obligation bonds, and that many districts decertify early—often years before their maximum term—supporting the chair’s interest in legislation to shorten redevelopment district duration and repeal renewal and renovation districts. No votes were taken on the report.

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• I believe you would have to get an exemption from the process if we were going to not go that route.
• Or we can authorize an exemption? Okay. Thank you. I think that's a good idea. Is that a motion?
• Madam Chair, I'll make the motion to have the commission authorize an exemption from the RFP process
• Motion has been made and properly seconded that there would be an exemption put in place for this particular

Keywords: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission, 976, house, all

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• So, this one's in statute and it's specifically for statewide associations exempt from taxation.
• specifically for<00:02:37.120> statewide<00:02:37.680> associations<00:02:38.480> exempt
• <00:02:38.959> from for statewide associations exempt from for statewide associations exempt

Keywords: 1183, house