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• Representative Contreras, this would apply to the process for new mines.
• it to one, you apply it to all.
• So there is a decision that means either apply it to everybody or don't apply it to anybody.
• As stated, this removes the exemption that applies to our department of water resources.
• As stated, this removes the exemption that applies to our agency.

Bills: HB2026, HB2027, HB2028, HB2031, HB2078, HB2094, HB2095, HB2101, HB2102, HB2103, HB2260, HB2278, HB2827, HB2932, HB2933, HB2934, HB2986, HCM2009, HCR2038

Keywords: assured water supply, groundwater, commingling, commingled water, water supply, Arizona Department of Water Resources, ADWR, active management area, AMA, subdivision plat, development approval, water rights, municipal provider, private water company, certificate of assured water supply, written commitment of water service, groundwater savings credits, gray water reuse, replenishment district, Central Arizona Project

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• My major city, Midland, has ever applied for a hot tax, but this...
• Across the state of Texas, if I apply in Bexar County, I'm applying every two years.
• If I'm applying in Travis County, am I applying every two years or every five years? Do you know?
• I hate applying. Okay?
• I applied for benefits under the PACT Act and was approved.

Bills: HB249, HB 1186, HB2313, HB2408, HB2508, HB2730, HB2974, HB3045, HB3232, HB3336, HB3710, HB4044, HB4236, HJR133, HB249

Keywords: ad valorem taxes, property taxes, homestead exemption, disabled veterans, senior citizens, tax payments, installment payments, municipal tax revenue, hotel, convention center, tax code, economic development, local government, municipality, tax revenue, qualified projects, municipal taxation, hotel project, municipality funding, veteran

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• Would this apply to that as well? Mr. Chair, Senator Limmer, I think—well, Mr.
• Chair, Senator Limmer, I think Senator Koran asked that question, and this does apply.
• This applies across the board. Okay, thank you. Senator Marty, Mr. Chair, thank you.
• across the board. labor union would this apply to that as labor union would this apply to that as well
• across this does apply um this applies across this does apply um this applies across the<00:07:03.240

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This applies mostly to C corporations and the corporate franchise tax.
• This can also apply to nonresident partnerships to apportion them.
• These taxes apply to all transactions within the jurisdiction that the state sales tax would apply to
• These taxes apply to all transactions within the jurisdiction that the state sales tax would apply to
• <00:57:36.520> to acts like the sales tax and applies to acts like the sales tax and applies

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House Tax Committee met for an organizational and orientation session. Members and staff introduced themselves, with several lawmakers noting their districts, business backgrounds, and interest in tax policy. Chair Greg Davids then opened the committee’s first substantive item: a presentation from House Research and House Fiscal staff on how the committee works and on basic tax concepts. House Research staff Sean Williams and Chris Clayman explained their roles in drafting bills and amendments, writing bill summaries, answering legal and policy questions, and modeling tax proposals. They also described the committee’s key documents, including partisan and nonpartisan bill summaries, revenue estimates, fiscal notes, and supporting materials. Their presentation covered core tax concepts such as tax bases, rates, deductions, exemptions, credits, tax revenues, and tax expenditures, emphasizing that tax expenditures function like spending through the tax code and are reviewed by a legislative commission. The staff then reviewed Minnesota’s major taxes, focusing on the individual income tax and business taxation. They explained that Minnesota’s individual income tax starts with federal adjusted gross income, then applies state additions, deductions, subtractions, and credits, and that the state’s income tax brackets and rates are set separately from federal law. They also outlined the difference between corporate franchise taxes for C corporations and individual income tax treatment for pass-through entities, and discussed how the federal SALT cap led Minnesota and other states to adopt pass-through entity taxes so businesses could preserve federal deductibility of state taxes. Members asked questions about a duplicate “marriage penalty” entry on a slide, the purpose of Minnesota’s marriage penalty credit, comparisons with other states, and the timing and effect of the pass-through entity tax; staff answered that the duplicate was a mistake, the credit offsets bracket-related marriage penalties, and the pass-through entity tax was adopted in response to the federal SALT cap.

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• This legislation is applying that same standard to commercial payers. Mr.
• I'm just curious about who does it apply to now with the... ...a good idea.
• I'm just curious about who does it apply to now with the amendment, and why? Mr.
• In particular, this bill only applies if the landowner appeals.
• It applies if the landowner appeals the county taking it off the agricultural rolls.

Bills: SB1165, SB1206, SB1212, SB1291, SB1347, SB1516, SB1554, SB1649, SB1689, SB1812

Keywords: breast cancer, screening services, health insurance, cost sharing, preventive care, storm damage, catastrophic storm, hail damage, wind damage, roof repair, roof replacement, post-storm repairs, insurance claim, property and casualty insurance, adjuster, public adjuster, contractor licensing, homeowner protections, deductible waiver, insurance fraud prevention

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• How will that be applied if it contradicts our constitution in the state?
• Just applies to those who've never had that training on Senate Bill 1567.
• They're recruited through the advertising of a school they apply to.
• The last question is, will this also apply to charter schools?
• So with this bill, would it apply to foreign governments?

Bills: SB1521, SB372, SB1232, SB1307, SB1338, SB1390, SB1451, SB1463, SB1558, SB1567, SB1595, SB1621, SB1734, SB1749, SB1827, SB1833, SB1991, SB1992, SB63, SB2063, SB2180, SB1198, SB80

Keywords: artificial intelligence, AI, generative AI, chatbot, conversational AI, companion AI, AI companion, virtual companion, chatbot regulation, minor safety, child online safety, parental controls, content moderation, self-harm, suicidal ideation, crisis intervention, mental health claims, romantic AI, emotional dependence, app store

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• Things that are applied will get in line for new monies that will be applied going forward.
• > going new monies that will be applied going new monies that will be applied going forward.<00
• <00:18:46.600> I could apply for that. We go forward. I could apply for that.
• And<00:23:49.840> that<00:23:50.080> not<00:23:50.200> apply And that not apply
• It does not apply to anything after that.

Keywords: Public Property - Room 409, 26 February, 2026; 11:00 P.M., 925, all

Summary: The committee took up several public property bills and reported each one out after brief discussion. HB 1041, authorizing the Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission to construct and maintain a levee system along the Yazoo River, was explained as a flood-control measure and passed without questions. HB 1520, which would allow the Department of Archives and History to convey about 23 acres associated with the Dancing Rabbit Creek Treaty back to the tribe, was also reported out. HB 1732, concerning sale of DPS property in the Lauderdale County/Meridian area, was amended so proceeds from any sale or lease would go to the state general fund, then passed as amended. HB 1731, the ABC warehouse bill in Gluckstadt, drew the most discussion. Members clarified that the bill concerns the old warehouse and not current ABC operations. Two amendments were adopted: one corrected a reference to the Department of Finance and Administration and directed proceeds from the sale to defray Department of Revenue costs tied to the new warehouse, and another specified the property recipient as the Madison County Economic Development Authority rather than a generic entity. After questions about whether sale proceeds should instead return to the general fund and whether the language properly covered warehouse debt, the committee voted to report the bill out as amended. The committee then discussed HB 1716, a Mississippi Main Street revitalization grant bill. Supporters said the bill expands eligible recipients to include Main Street network associate communities and business improvement districts, requires only local cash matches, bars state funds from being used for the match, shifts administration to MDA, and caps administrative costs at 2 percent. Members also reviewed how the bill was intended to address a backlog of grant applicants and the governor’s concerns about prior administration of the program. After questions about the grant list, funding process, and the 2 percent cap, the committee voted to report HB 1716 out, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Are there some that are in the top 10% that apply but choose another school?
• Oh, most definitely. may have more than 50% that are applying. Oh, absolutely. Absolutely.
• Students who apply to major military academies may not hear until after our process is done.
• I didn't want to overstate and say that I know of all students who are applying.
• New applications could be reached. that may not have considered applying before.

Bills: HB42, HB 125, HB 1233, HB2853, HB3148, HB3326, HB3701, HB4066, HB4361, HB4762, HB4909, HB4912, HB42, HB125

Keywords: higher education, funding, financial allocation, state budget, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, education funding, medical education, osteopathic medicine, healthcare workforce, Tarleton State University, industry-recognized credentials, workforce development, career opportunities, feasibility study, student fees, university funding, student union, education, UT El Paso

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• Um, it makes the sale to apply for judgeships even much harder.
• A lot of them are apply for judgeships.
• Um it makes the sale to apply pensions.
• Um would apply to what class of judges.
• And the 3% multiplier currently applies And the 3% multiplier currently applies to<00:44:44.560>

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• think of is subject to property tax unless a specific exemption applies.
• What exemptions apply to your property?
• A second $25,000 exemption applies only to non-school taxes and applies to the portion of property over
• This restriction can apply when considering exemptions to property tax levies.
• Like any, and this applies to this one, but it applies to all of them, taxing plan is an incentive program

Summary: The Select Committee on Property Taxes held its first meeting with opening remarks from the co-chairs and ranking member framing the committee’s task as developing property tax legislation for next session. Staff then gave a high-level overview of Florida property taxes, explaining how ad valorem taxes work, the roles of property appraisers, tax collectors, taxing authorities, value adjustment boards, and the Department of Revenue, and reviewing key concepts such as just value, assessed value, exemptions, taxable value, millage rates, homestead exemptions, Save Our Homes, and portability. The presentation also emphasized that property tax law is largely rooted in the Florida Constitution and that local governments choose millage rates, which affects collections. No public comment was taken. The committee then discussed five Speaker-proposed concepts. Proposal 1 would require cities, counties, and special districts to hold a referendum on eliminating property taxes on homestead properties; members raised concerns about local funding, public safety, special districts, renters, and the need for extensive voter education, with some suggesting countywide elections or town halls instead. Proposal 2 would create a new $500,000 homestead exemption for non-school taxes and a $1 million exemption for seniors 65+ or long-term homesteaders; members split between seeing it as meaningful relief for seniors and warning it could devastate local tax bases, especially in lower-value or rural counties, while also potentially trapping older homeowners in place. Proposal 3 would authorize the Legislature to raise homestead exemptions by general law; some liked the flexibility, but others worried about statewide one-size-fits-all impacts, political difficulty in reversing changes, and the need for local revenue replacement. Proposal 4 would change assessment caps for homestead and non-homestead property; several members said it would not provide enough relief and could shift burdens to rental properties and non-homestead owners. Proposal 5, eliminating foreclosure on homestead property for tax liens, drew the strongest opposition, with members saying it would undermine lien priority, mortgage and title systems, and incentives to pay taxes. Throughout the meeting, members repeatedly stressed the need to understand local fiscal impacts, including police, fire, infrastructure, and other services funded by property taxes, and to consider alternative revenue sources or offsets if taxes are reduced. The co-chairs said the committee is still in the information-gathering stage, that all ideas remain on the table, and that members should do “homework” by meeting with local taxing authorities and learning how property taxes are set and spent in their districts. The meeting ended with no votes on the proposals and adjournment after a motion to rise.

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• WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE GRANT?
• THEY CAN APPLY DIRECTLY RELATED TO PARTICIPATION IN 280 7G TASK FORCE ACTIVITIES.
• WHAT WE ARE SEEING THEM APPLY FOR, EXCUSE ME I AM A LITTLE UNDER THE WEATHER. IS OVER TIME.
• I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THIS IS WORKING. >> Chair Maney: YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. >> AS THEY ARE APPLY NOW
• IS THE FISCAL YEAR COMES TO AN END, IF SOMEONE WERE TO APPLY FOR ONE OF THE AGENCIES THAT DIDN'T APPLY

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• As we read, so it would only apply. It would not apply to everyone who possesses five grams.
• > everyone<01:07:33.400> who would not apply to everyone who would not apply to everyone who
• possesses five grams it would only apply possesses five grams it would only apply if<01:07:35.160
• , it would apply to those as well.
• , it would apply to those as well.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• When an applicant applies, they apply for a specific class of work. >> I understand that.
• <00:40:32.640> It field that they're applying for. It field that they're applying for.
• applied, right?
• And then if you apply applied, right?
• Just whatever complies with those three three three applied applied applied >> I<02:36:41.920><

Bills: SB1, SB4, SB6, SB9, SB16, SB17, SB20, SB22, SB28, SB29, SB36, SB41, SB45, SB77, SB85, SB87, SB96, SB98, SB110, SB126, SB139, SB143, SB164, SB167, SB171, SB186, SB188, SB195, SB197, SB198, SB204, SB205, SB206, SB207, SB209, SB210, SB211, SB217, SB219, SB220, SB225, SB231, SB237, SB238, SB241, SB244, SB246, SB247, SB272, SB294, SB315, SB346, SB364, SB366, SB367, SB386, SB392, SB403, SB415, SB427, SB431, SB437, SB457, SB459, SB469, SB471, SB478, SB484, SB489, SB502, SB503, SB507, SB508, SB510, SB516, SB517, SB518, SB519, SB521, SB535, SB543, SB550, SB564, SB568, SB570, SB575, SB577, SB578, SB590, SB607, SB616, SB621, SB634, SB644, SB647, SB649, SB652, SB655, SB656, SB663

Keywords: agricultural lands, foreign ownership, state agriculture policy, real estate regulation, land conservation, SB4, Royal Mausoleum, Mauna Ala, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, OHA, Department of Land and Natural Resources, DLNR, stewardship, Hawaiian affairs, cemetery, burial site, ancestral remains, cultural preservation, state land management, agency transfer

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• We apply these rules consistently to all people who participate in our proceedings regardless of the
• That the Public Contract Code does not apply to them.
• The current state of the law raises questions as to whether, in fact, the Public Contract Code applies
• Applied to these carnival fair contracts.
• In that particular case, the Superior Court ruled the Public Contract Code did not apply to their award

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Agriculture met to hear one bill, SB 1223 by Senator Padilla, which would require district agricultural associations and fairs to follow competitive bidding standards under the Public Contract Code and prohibit sole-source contracting. Senator Padilla and his witness argued the bill was needed to close a loophole exposed by litigation and investigations involving fair contracts, citing alleged bid tailoring and favoritism in San Diego and Orange County fair contracting. They said the measure would promote transparency, accountability, and fair competition, while noting that existing exemptions and guidance should allow smaller fairs to continue routine procurement without difficulty. Committee members asked how the bill would affect small and rural fairs and what steps managers would need to take to comply. The author and witness responded that the bill was aimed at large contracts where abuse had occurred, and that fair managers generally already know how to write RFPs so more than one bidder can qualify. The vice chair indicated support after receiving clarification, and the chair and other members spoke in favor of the bill as a safeguard against corruption. No opposition was presented in committee or public comment. The committee then voted to send SB 1223 to the Appropriations Committee. The roll call showed the measure passing with eight aye votes. Before adjournment, the chair also recognized the committee’s chief consultant, Victor, and secretary, Nicole, for their long service and upcoming retirements, thanking them for their work with the Agriculture Committee.

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• a month, um, and generating about an additional $4 million a year that the station owners can then apply
• can then apply for to replace<00:02:29.440> the<00:02:30.080> underground<00:02:30.560
• We kind of encourage people to apply hoping that this bill would pass.
• applied, you know, that we know already. applied, you know, that we know already.
• We kind of encourage people to apply We kind of encourage people to apply hoping<00:20:12.240>

Bills: HF3298, SF3832, HF3528, HF3516, HF3972, HF4118

Keywords: underground storage tanks, petroleum, reimbursement program, environmental regulation, pollution control, dairy assistance, investment relief, agriculture support, food production, economic relief, barbering, licensing, examinations, barber schools, public safety, certifications, Barber Examiners Board, dentistry, licensure, registration

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• The way that the bill is currently written, it only applies to those who give birth or adopt.
• This applies to the time when they are working in Missouri only, correct?
• This applies to the time when they are working in Missouri. In Missouri only, correct.
• And at that time was not meant to be applied to all income.
• Well, it did get applied to all. It did in another bill? It did get applied to all.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• for other money and then applying for this grant. Mr.
• ...grant before you apply for it.
• Have these entities, rural health care facilities, applying for this.
• New Mexico has submitted our intention to apply for those federal funds.
• We're going to be applying for that.

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• that this only applies to SWAT. that this only applies to SWAT.
• abundantly clear that this only applies abundantly clear that this only applies to<00:09:09.839>
• The warrants which would then apply.
• They sell one and applies to somebody in this town—Lebanon valuation applies to Canaan.
• applies to Lebanon valuation applies to to<00:49:22.640> Canaan.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It applies specifically to products that are sold in the state of Texas.
• I'm just speaking with, it says in the bill summary, it doesn't apply.
• But what does it apply to, and what doesn't it apply to? It's a great question. I'm sorry.
• Okay, and so every aspect of applied science...
• Standards that apply to reviewing the assets remain the same.

Bills: HB106, HB144, HB145, HB252, HB1732, HB2221, HB2467, HB2468, HB2517, HB2518, HB2963, HB3016, HB3689, HB3960, HB4386, HB4490, HB4751, HB5247, HJR175, HB2213, HB106, HB144, HB145, HB252

Keywords: HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund, production safety, leasehold operations, electric utility, distribution poles, inspection

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• Uh, this measure would create a uniform state standard, which would apply to members of the judiciary
• Would this law apply prospectively? And if so, how would it affect existing employees?
• Would<00:03:54.640> this<00:03:54.880> law<00:03:55.240> apply<00:03:55.880>
• Would this law apply prospectively? Would this law apply prospectively?
• and so it does apply to the supervision of existing employees who may be related or household member

Bills: SB2661

Keywords: nepotism, transparency, public officials, accountability, government ethics, 910, house, all

Summary: The Legislative Management committee met to hear Senate Bill 2661 SD1, which addresses nepotism. The bill’s sponsor said it would create a uniform state standard covering the judiciary, legislative branch, and related offices such as the Ombudsman, Auditor, and State Ethics Commission, and would include a good-cause exception to allow for unique circumstances, especially in rural areas. The sponsor emphasized the value of a consistent public standard and said the measure was intended to be transparent and broadly applicable. A member asked whether the bill would apply prospectively and how it would affect current employees. The sponsor responded that it would apply prospectively but would still affect existing supervisory relationships involving related or household members, unless a good-cause exception or grandfathering provision were added. The sponsor noted that the current bill does not contain a grandfather clause and described how, in the executive branch, similar situations were handled by changing supervision or temporarily delaying enforcement to work through transitions. The committee then moved to decision-making and recommended passing SB 2661 SD1 with amendments, including changing the effective date to July 1, 3000. The acting chair, vice chair, Representative Morikawa, and Representative Matsumoto voted in favor; Representative Quinlan was excused. The recommendation was adopted and the meeting adjourned.