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• of public money to uh this this entity. of public money to uh this this entity.
• This $3 that multiple entities use.
• So many other entities tie on to this.
• So many other entities tie on to this. So many other entities tie on to this.
• throughout the summer, which this entity throughout the summer, which this entity in<00:40:36.079

Keywords: 916, all

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• Department of Education, entities.
• One technical thing about it I noticed in lines three and four: it says a program entity means the entity
• One technical thing about it I noticed in lines three and four: it says a program entity means the entity
• One technical thing about it I noticed in lines three and four: it says a program entity means the entity
• In lines three and four, it says a program entity means the entity designated by the State Department

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• if the Attorney General is representing the state of Minnesota, the agencies are not independent entities
• Senator Kunesh responded that the agencies, even if siloed, are not independent entities in and
• , local units of and tribal entities, local units of government government government to<01:53:26.800
• The local enhancements that have been created by local entities and funded by local entities are part
• If we have uh different entities If we have uh different entities creating<01:58:48.000> different

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Let's say there's a government entity entity entity that<00:45:02.160> wants<00:45:02.480>
• <00:45:10.960> wants know that this government entity wants know that this government entity
• Are you, if it's a U.S. government entity, is that...?
• Are you, if it's a U.S. government entity, is that...?
• And I'd like to thank you all entities.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So, back in 2019, all of the entities I mentioned entered into an agreement.
• All the towns, including the private entities, are signing members of that document.
• So, back in 2019, all of the entities I mentioned entered into an agreement.
• All the towns, including the private entities, are signing members of that document.
• All the towns, including the private entities, are signing members of that document.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Representative Johnson: This bill is specific to private equity entities.
• Are they owned by private equity entities? Or you're saying they're...
• The corporate office that holds that entity resides in Wilmington, Delaware.
• The corporate entity is in Florida. Would they be allowed to sell the Delaware facility?
• The corporate office that holds that entity resides in Wilmington, Delaware.

Summary: The House convened with Girl State participants presiding for part of the session, including introductions of the student leadership and a unanimous voice vote passing House Concurrent Resolution 152 honoring the young women participating in Delaware Girl State. The chamber also welcomed congressional interns and other guests, accepted the prior day’s minutes, and observed a moment of silence for Nathan Cynix and Kara Feeley before prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. A major portion of the meeting was devoted to tributes for Representative Ron Gray, who was recognized for his 14 years of service and his work on issues such as bond bills, dredging, bike paths, small business, constituent service, and agriculture-related funding. Multiple members from both parties praised his humor, honesty, mentorship, and dedication to the House and his district. Gray responded with extended remarks reflecting on his family legacy, legislative service, and appreciation for colleagues and staff, and the chamber later sang “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” at his request. The House then received communications, including Senate messages returning several bills and informing the chamber of Senate passage of additional measures. Members were also told that the FY27 bond bill, House Bill 500, had been placed on desks as a gift for review. The House read in Consent Agenda S, which included House Bill 476, House Joint Resolution 13, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 168, Senate Bill 297, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 319, and Senate Joint Resolution 21, and began a roll call vote on the consent agenda.

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• So, I mean, it was the highest amount possible for any of those entities that they would levy.
• be connected directly to an expenditure account, but all of the schools and townships and other entities
• treasurer's side, which, when those dollars come back to the county, They disperse those to the entities
• And then four rolls all those tax values from every parcel that were calculated into the entities, the
• Chairman, I suppose there'd have to be an entity that's responsible for receiving and aggregating that

Summary: The subcommittee of the Tax Reform and Relief Committee met to begin its study of the feasibility and desirability of revising the content of the real estate tax statement to improve property tax transparency. Legislative Council staff reviewed the study directive under House Bill 1176 and the statutory requirements for tax statements, including required line items such as true and full value, mill levy, legislative tax relief, primary residence credit, and the Legacy Fund portion of that credit. The Tax Department then explained how the current uniform statement is prescribed and approved, and noted that changes are typically driven by statute and implemented collaboratively with counties and vendors. County officials from the North Dakota Association of Counties described the full annual tax cycle, from county budgeting and valuation notices to budget hearing notices, levy certification, cap calculations, and final tax statement mailing. They emphasized that counties and auditors do extensive coordination with taxing districts and neighboring counties, and that the process is labor-intensive and often manual. Members discussed the limited public response to budget notices and tax statements, the difficulty of explaining the legislative tax relief line, the 3% cap and valuation issues, and whether more frequent assessments or different timing would improve understanding. Several members and witnesses noted that many taxpayers only engage when they receive their final bill, and that clarity may be more important than adding more detail. NDACO also presented a rough cost survey from eight counties, estimating an average tax statement cost of about 74 cents and a statewide total near $600,000 for printing and mailing tax statements alone, with outsourcing generally cheaper than in-house printing. Witnesses noted that House Bill 1176 added other mailings and notices, increasing county workload and cost beyond the statement itself. The committee then heard from software vendors, who explained how their systems handle tax billing, budget notices, valuation notices, primary residence credit processing, and tax levy calculations, and they identified the 1600/1685 primary residence credit and discount interaction as a current programming challenge. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational and focused on gathering testimony and identifying issues for possible future recommendations or bill drafts.

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• And those entities within those counties would qualify. defined area of the co-impacted defined area
• And so all this does is include all of the commercial seafood entities.
• And so all this does is include all of the commercial seafood entities.
• <00:49:47.920> And<00:49:48.079> that commercial seafood entities.
• And that commercial seafood entities.

Bills: SB57, SB155, HB39, HB77, HB104, SB57, SB155, HB39, HB77, HB104

Keywords: property, acknowledgment, conveyance, business entities, limited liability companies, state employees, payroll deduction, salary deduction, comptroller, membership association, membership dues, voluntary contributions, insurance premiums, financial instruments, deferred compensation, state payroll, employee benefits, association dues, withholding, Alabama Code 36-1-4.3

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• could do, but felt like getting halfway there, that would give them what they needed to go to other entities
• District and then they're working through with Pheasants Forever with the Weed and Pest with other entities
• c><00:25:46.080> with<00:25:46.559> uh<00:25:46.720> other<00:25:46.960> entities
• <00:25:48.159> It Weed and Pest with uh other entities.
• It Weed and Pest with uh other entities.

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• Remedying this situation in the area with any either public or private entities. Mr.
• So most of the cost projections that you will find out there through the different entities that have
• That's their problem, not our problem, or there's some entity that does, or there's a bond that, but
• It's all these other entities involved.
• Also, I wondered from the DNFSB or any other entity.

Keywords: 996, all

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• So, as a HIPAA-covered entity, the department ensures that the security of personal identifiers, such
• So for the limited or confidential data, it will not be released by any other entities unless they have
• uh it will not release to any entities uh it will not release to any entities unless<00:34:37.679
• The way this bill is written right now, it describes the hospital as the entities that is redacting this
• that that is hospital as the entities that that is redacting<01:08:44.640> this<01:08:44.880>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• quite engaged with what I call sort been quite engaged with what I call sort of the education family entities
• of the education family entities of the education family entities everything from school superintendents
• out there that different uh entities out there that different uh entities out there that deal more with
• of guess sort of maybe two and a half of guess sort of maybe two and a half of those one of the entities
• expressed those one of the entities expressed those one of the entities expressed maybe about half and

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• counties, which really, there's no other explanation, other than that they don't have the school entities
• As a final note, the state created a new education workforce entity last year, the California Education
• education-area little programs in one space, we will be able to leverage knowledge across those entities
• these education area little programs in one space we'll be able to leverage knowledge across those entities
• prevent and address anti-Semitism and other forms of discrimination and bias in our local education entities

Summary: The hearing began with a vote-only agenda and then focused first on San Mateo County’s request to restore in-lieu vehicle license fee (VLF) funding. County officials, city leaders, labor representatives, nonprofits, and public safety advocates argued that the loss of roughly $157 million would force major cuts to homelessness services, housing assistance, mental health programs, libraries, parks, fire and police staffing, and other local services. They described the current formula as outdated and unfair, tied to school funding and basic-aid dynamics that no longer work for San Mateo County, and urged both an immediate budget restoration and a permanent legislative fix. The Department of Finance said the payments are discretionary, not statutorily required, and noted the administration does not view the expenditure as sustainable in the current fiscal climate. Committee members expressed sympathy, questioned the formula, and said they would keep the issue under consideration; the committee later voted to move the two vote-only items on the agenda. The committee then received an update from the Department of General Services on state property redevelopment, including the Hillcrest DMV site in San Diego, the Fell Street DMV site in San Francisco, and other state-owned properties. DGS explained that Hillcrest is not currently an active project, while the Fell Street project shifted from an integrated DMV-housing plan to a more feasible relocation of the DMV into leased commercial space, with a budget change proposal pending. Members pressed DGS on the slow pace of redevelopment, the potential for housing on state sites, and the costs and feasibility of adaptive reuse. DGS said many state buildings are aging and that adaptive reuse depends heavily on building design, floorplate depth, light, and risk from unknown conditions behind walls. The Government Operations portion then turned to the California Education Learning Lab, which supports intersegmental higher education innovation grants. The Lab asked for permanent restoration of $4 million in ongoing funding and a move of its home agency from the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation to GovOps, along with technical trailer bill changes. Supporters said the program has funded more than 120 projects reaching thousands of faculty and hundreds of thousands of students, including work on generative AI in higher education. The Legislative Analyst’s Office recommended rejecting the restoration and continuing the wind-down, citing the state’s projected deficit and suggesting the California Education Interagency Council could pursue non-state-funded grant opportunities instead. The committee held the item open. Finally, GovOps presented the new California Education Interagency Council staffing request, seeking four ongoing positions to support the council, with funding already included in last year’s budget. The department said the governor has appointed Debbie Cochran as executive officer and that the remaining positions are being recruited. Finance and LAO had no objections, and the committee began questions about how the council will be staffed and organized.

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• Senator Kazone, Human Relevant Research Fund Collection of Contributions Responsibility Entity Finance
• Senator Kazone, Human Relevant Research Fund Collection of Contributions Responsibility Entity Finance
• Senator Kazone, Human Relevant Research Fund Collection of Contributions Responsibility Entity Finance
• relevant research fund collection of contributions<00:08:07.039> responsibility<00:08:07.680> entity
• contributions responsibility entity contributions responsibility entity finance. finance. finance

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Thursday, February 5, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation from Reverend Carissa Serber, and journalized her remarks. Members then welcomed several guests and groups in the gallery, including Maryland Community Action Partnership advocates, Cecil College students and Dr. Mary Bolt, Cecil County Executive Adam Strait, the Maryland Association of Justice, Faith Baptist School students, and several interns and staff members. The chamber also introduced Senate Bill 585 and a bond initiative for the Active Achievers Youth Center, both of which were referred to the appropriate committees or subcommittees. The main floor debate centered on Senate Bill 255, the Voting Rights Act of 2026 for counties and municipal corporations. Senators questioned the bill’s scope, especially whether it would affect county commissioner election methods, who could bring suit, what “vote dilution” means, and whether the measure was tied to district maps or candidate filings. The sponsor explained that the bill creates a state framework for the federal Voting Rights Act, provides standing rather than a remedy, and applies when a protected class believes its vote has been diluted; political party was said not to be a protected class. The committee amendment was adopted without objection, and the amended bill was ordered printed for third reading. On third reading, Senate Bill 5 and Senate Bill 29 passed with constitutional majorities. Senate Bill 93 also passed. Senate Bill 141, dealing with election misinformation, disinformation, and deep fakes, was moved back to second reader for a technical amendment and then special ordered to Tuesday. The Senate also held a lighthearted recorded vote on Seahawks versus Patriots, with the Seahawks winning 28 to 8, and then received committee scheduling announcements for upcoming hearings and voting sessions.

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• We've been working with entities like Zillow. They are on board with this bill. Thank you.
• We've been working with, you know, entities like Zillow.
• They, you know, they're on board with, with this, with this. you know, entities like Zillow, they are
• for some good or service... ...to an entity for some good or service, and that $459,000 in part or in
• In its simplest form, if we... to an entity for some good or service, and that $459,000 in part or in

Bills: S7040, S0110, S0434, S0856

Keywords: property assessment, wind damage, home improvements, real estate, tax exemption, Florida statutes, ad valorem taxes, property listings, tax estimation, disclosure, Florida, residential property

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and took up three property-tax related bills before turning to a broader discussion of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund. SB 434, which would prohibit counties from increasing a residential property’s assessed value because the owner installed wind mitigation measures, was presented by Senator Lee and reported favorably. CS for SB 110, which clarifies that holders of 98-year-or-longer residential leases remain eligible for the homestead exemption even if the lease ends at death, was also reported favorably. SB 856, requiring online residential listing platforms to display estimated property taxes using prescribed calculation methods and not the current owner’s tax bill, drew support from property appraisers, Zillow representatives, and others and was reported favorably after questions about transparency and realtor obligations. The committee then considered SPB 7040, which would recreate and extend the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund through December 31, 2027. Senator DiCeglie and Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie argued the fund is needed for hurricane response, other natural and man-made emergencies, and reimbursement-based spending; they said the extension preserves legislative oversight that would otherwise lapse. Several senators questioned the use of the fund for immigration-related operations, detention facilities, and other non-disaster activities, as well as the lack of additional guardrails, reimbursement timing, and transparency. Guthrie said the division has used the fund for hurricanes, flooding, civil unrest, security operations, and other incidents, and that some reimbursements are still pending from the federal government. Public testimony on SPB 7040 was largely opposed. Speakers from the Florida Center for Fiscal and Economic Policy, the Southern Poverty Law Center, Florida for All, and others argued the fund has been repurposed for immigration enforcement and detention-related spending rather than true emergencies, and raised concerns about deaths in detention and the absence of competitive bidding and oversight. Guthrie answered extensive questions about the South Florida and North Florida detention facilities, Operation Vigilant Sentry, State Guard support, reimbursement requests, equipment purchases, and legislative access to facilities. The committee did not take a final vote on SPB 7040 within the portion of the transcript provided.

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• I am grateful for the partnership I have with external entities that provide safe avenues for individuals
• We've been collaborating with other entities outside of the institution.
• As the oversight entity, we only have the capacity to try and get to that goal of 25%. I'll...
• Whether or not it goes out to an outside entity is a determination that the CDCR executives make, and
• We have outside entities, such as the Sister Warriors Ambassador Program, that comes in that they can

Summary: The hearing focused first on sexual abuse, harassment, and retaliation in California’s women’s prisons, with testimony from CDCR wardens, the Office of Inspector General, advocacy groups, and formerly incarcerated survivors. Legislators and witnesses described a pattern of staff misconduct, fear of retaliation, gaps in reporting, and the need for stronger accountability, better investigations, and more outside access for survivor support organizations. CDCR said it has expanded training, body-worn and stationary cameras, outside partnerships, and PREA-related response procedures, while the Inspector General requested additional funding and staff to monitor more grievances and staff sexual misconduct cases under SB 1069. Members pressed CDCR on why accused staff are not always placed on leave, how cases are referred to prosecutors, and whether current protections are enough; several members argued the state should aim to investigate all complaints and do more to prevent retaliation and repeat abuse. The second issue was rehabilitative and reentry programming in women’s prisons. CDCR’s Division of Rehabilitative Programs and the wardens highlighted education, vocational training, substance use treatment, peer support, and community reentry programs, citing increased enrollment and recent graduates earning diplomas, degrees, and certifications. They said these programs are intended to reduce recidivism and improve public safety. Formerly incarcerated advocates and community providers argued that current offerings are still too limited, outdated, and not aligned with today’s job market, especially around digital literacy and transferable credentials, and they urged more funding for community-based, trauma-informed, gender-responsive programming. A coalition representative asked for a $20 million continuation and expansion of the Wright Grant program, and members discussed additional budget requests for reentry and related women’s services.

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• This bill ensures that those that make that promise will be regulated, but entities that do not make
• In some instances, they are partnering with other entities to ensure their residents receive skilled
• CCRC operators are concerned that... that entering flexible care arrangements with a third-party entity
• about steering within organizations that are vertically oriented, in other words, steering to an entity
• 1236 would continue the legislature's efforts to address that competitive behavior exhibited by entities

Bills: SB331, SB883, SB926, SB1137, SB1138, SB1144, SB1151, SB1236, SB1270, SB1522, SB1869, SB2207, SB2422

Keywords: healthcare, cost disclosure, transparency, administrative penalties, health facility compliance, COVID-19, off-label use, prescription drugs, patient access, medical standards, insurance, physician ranking, incentives, fiduciary duty, health plan issuers, SB 1137, group home, assisted living, residential care, board and care

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• These two entities would not be in competition with each other, but it appears this bill would allow
• These two entities would not be in competition with each other, but it appears this bill would allow
• These two entities would not be in competition with each other, but it appears this bill would allow
• These two entities would not be in competition with each other, but it appears this bill would allow
• These two entities would not be in competition with each other, but it appears this bill would allow

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Just to get some insight from your business view of things, I know for a fact that there's entities out
• I know there are entities out there that have bought liquor licenses to prevent other spirit of business

Summary: The Committee on Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency met to approve the March 25, 2026 minutes and consider the nomination of Susan Wallace to the Arizona State Liquor Board. Committee members reviewed the board’s role and Wallace described her background in public education, small business, hospitality, retail, and alcohol-related operations in Tombstone, along with her service on the Tombstone Restoration Commission and as president of the Tombstone Chamber of Commerce. She said her experience would help her balance public safety, compliance, and support for responsible businesses if confirmed. During questioning, a member asked how she would approach situations involving the purchase of liquor licenses to block competitors; Wallace said such matters would need to be evaluated case by case based on the full facts. Don Isaacson, speaking for the Arizona Licensed Beverage Association, testified in support of the nomination, citing Wallace’s long experience in the industry and her understanding of tourism and hospitality issues. Committee members also thanked Wallace for volunteering for public service and emphasized the importance of board and commission work. A motion was made to recommend Wallace’s confirmation to the full Senate. The committee voted 7-0 to advance the nomination, with all members present voting aye. The meeting then adjourned.

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• The one Arizona agreement, which governs how the state and local entities may spend those monies, restricts
• The One Arizona agreement, which governs how the state and local entities may spend those monies, restricts

Summary: The Joint Legislative Budget Committee approved the minutes from its March 5, 2026 meeting and then entered executive session, where it approved a recommended settlement. After returning to open session, the committee took up the Attorney General’s opioid settlement expenditure plan. Staff explained that Arizona will receive opioid settlement funds over many years and that the FY 2026 budget appropriated $10 million for distribution to five counties. The plan would allocate $2 million each to Coconino, Mohave, Navajo, Pinal, and Yavapai counties. Members expressed support, noting the funds would continue programs they viewed as effective, and the committee gave the plan a favorable review. The committee also considered an Arizona Department of Administration request to transfer $7 million within the risk management revolving fund. Of that amount, $5 million would go to workers’ compensation losses and premiums to cover higher program costs, and $2 million would go to administrative expenses for higher-than-budgeted Attorney General contracted legal costs. Members described the transfer as a routine budget adjustment, and the committee approved it. Before adjournment, members asked staff about recent revenue trends, including April numbers and sports betting revenue. Staff said April data were still being analyzed and no definitive figures were available yet. On sports betting, staff said Arizona’s tax rate is in the range of other states but tends to be on the lower end. The committee then adjourned.