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• assistance up to a 10-year period, $10,000 a year if you are a young DA and not necessarily young in age
• for me to see that there was no money in the infrastructure to maintain those facilities.
• for me to see that there was no money in the infrastructure to maintain those facilities.
• I mean, one thing I would say is that eventually all the kids in private school are going to age out
• All the kids in private school are going to age out of that process anyway.

Bills: SB1177, HB3705, SB1942, SB2026, SB1533, SB1327, SB2065, SB2155, SB2159

Keywords: education funding, mental health services, public safety, housing, state budget, tax credit, parental choice, private school, income tax, dental insurance, health care, medical necessity, insurance claims, dentist rights, military discharge, veterans, DD Form 214, confidentiality, grandchildren access, veteran burial

Summary: The House convened, completed the roll call, received an invocation focused on grief and remembrance, and heard several special presentations recognizing a brave child, visiting groups, and multiple student-athlete teams and school groups in the galleries. The chamber also introduced the Doctor of the Day and Nurse of the Day. The main business was consideration of the Joint Committee report on Senate Bill 1177, the general appropriations bill, presented by Chairman Caldwell-Trey. Most of the floor time was spent on extended questions about the budget’s major features. Caldwell-Trey explained the bill as a largely flat or modestly increased budget that includes a $200 million transfer to a new sovereign wealth fund, $225 million in set-asides, a $12.5 million “dream accounts” program for newborns, and funding tied to teacher pay, education, workforce, public safety, agriculture, and health agencies. Members questioned the use of one-time funds for recurring expenses, the reduction in state contributions to the OPRS pension system, Medicaid assumptions, emergency management funding, veterans’ services, child care, school counselors, and the lack of funding for some requested items such as National Board Certified Teacher stipends and veterans’ facility maintenance. Caldwell-Trey defended the budget as transparent, early, and designed to preserve cash reserves while supporting core services. No final vote on the appropriations report is reflected in the transcript excerpt. The House also heard explanations that the limits bills would be run later in committee, and that the budget negotiations were still ongoing with the Senate and governor on some related items. The session ended with the queue closed after the budget questioning, and the transcript cuts off during additional remarks from Representative Timmons.

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• As our aging community grows...
• As our aging community grows and more and more people are going into that retirement age, and, you know
• You can see here our world is aging.
• Having worked in a nursing care facility with a dementia care unit many years ago and also starting to
• Dehydration and severe nausea and vomiting are best evaluated and treated in a facility that has the

Summary: The committee began with a presentation from the Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter and Dr. Anna Burke of Barrow Neurological Institute on the growing impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia in Arizona, the need for earlier diagnosis, better provider education, caregiver support, and continued research funding. They described current gaps in training and access to specialists, but also highlighted new therapies, lifestyle interventions, and Arizona-based research efforts. Members expressed support and optimism, but no action was taken on the presentation. The committee then heard HB 2202, which appropriates $300,000 from the general fund over fiscal years 2027 through 2029 for a dementia care tele-mentoring grant program through the Department of Health Services. Supporters, including the Alzheimer’s Association, a dementia specialist, and a patient advocate, said the program would help primary care providers diagnose dementia earlier and improve care. The bill was passed out of committee on an 11-0 vote. Next, the committee took up HB 2251, the midwifery bill, which would authorize certain licensed midwives to dispense and administer specified medications and devices, require liability insurance disclosure and annual reporting, and create a Midwifery Advisory Committee. A committee amendment removed some medications and renamed the bill the Jordan and MacTerry Act. ACOG and the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association opposed the bill as drafted, citing concerns about oversight, peer review, and the medication list, while licensed midwives and other supporters argued the bill would improve safety, transparency, and alignment with national standards. The bill was held for further stakeholder work, with members indicating more amendments were likely. The committee then heard HB 2252, which would allow certified nurse midwives, certified professional midwives, or licensed midwives to accompany a patient in a ground ambulance during an out-of-hospital birth if approved by medical direction. Supporters described cases where continued midwife involvement during transport helped newborns and mothers, while firefighters and EMS representatives opposed the bill as written, saying it created ambiguity about command and scene control and could raise safety concerns. The chair said the bill would be held for further stakeholder meetings and possible language changes. After a recess, the committee reconvened for presentations on federal Medicaid and rural health funding impacts, beginning with JLBC’s overview of H.R. 1’s Medicaid provisions and the rural health transformation grant program.

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• And some of the things that might naturally separate us by party or location or age or, you know, you
• us by party or naturally separate us by party or location<00:04:41.440><c> or</c><00:04:41.800><c> age
• or, you know, you name location or age or, you know, you name your<00:04:43.560><c> identifying</c><
• So MnDOT does have a test facility where they wanted to try that and do that.
• </c> So, MnDOT does have a test facility So, MnDOT does have a test facility where<00:24:09.880><c> they

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> typically around three years of age typically around three years of age you're<00:02:12.400><c>
• We also place dogs in facilities like hospitals and community service providers.
• </c><00:04:14.439><c> like</c><00:04:14.720><c> hospitals</c> Place dogs in facilities like hospitals
• Place dogs in facilities like hospitals and<00:04:15.439><c> community</c><00:04:15.879><c> service<

Keywords: 1183, house

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• She started her activism early at the age of nine.
• At the extraordinary age of 100.
• Sadly, she passed away this week after losing a battle with cancer at the age of 66.
• Nations do not now stand in the same relation to each other that they did ages ago.
• U.S. population age 65 and up.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Oh, it's already in the packet that you have with the disaster services facility cover sheet, and this
• The facility will be centrally located and will strengthen and improve Minnesota's ability to respond
• This type of facility is urgently needed at a time when we hear growing concerns about FEMA's ability
• </c> immediate need uh this typee of facility immediate need uh this typee of facility is<00:03:03.760
• </c> obtaining and preparing the facility obtaining and preparing the facility there<00:05:31.360><c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Yes, some individual facilities are financially distressed, market power.
• Yes, some individual facilities are financially distressed, ...highly consolidated.
• In Sacramento, a temporary food facility permit that is considered high risk costs $379.
• The permit restaurant permit. $80 to $184 for a temporary food facility permit.
• In Sacramento, a temporary food facility permit that is considered high risk costs $379.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• In a different but similar way on transitional age populations in terms of homelessness.
• I was never a foster youth, but at the age of 19, I became unhoused with housing instability.
• And at the age of 19, for a full year, almost a year and a half, I couch surfed.
• But at the age of 20, I joined the Marine Corps, knowing that I was going to have stable housing.
• But at the age of 20, I joined the Marine Corps, knowing that I was going to have stable housing.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And I do know that after the Maui fire, um, the area aging Burwinkle had come to me, he goes, "Isn't
• <00:04:56.080><c> the</c><00:04:56.160><c> Maui</c><00:04:56.400><c> area</c><00:04:56.680><c> aging<
• /c><00:04:57.320><c> Burwinkle</c><00:04:57.720><c> had</c> aging the Maui area aging Burwinkle had aging
• the Maui area aging Burwinkle had come<00:04:58.000><c> to</c><00:04:58.120><c> me,</c><00:04:58.160
• But next up is Carolyn Cadarell for Office of Aging in support of your nomination.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Health and Human Services held a hearing on several Governor’s Message nominations. The chair opened with instructions about live streaming, testimony limits, and the possibility of reconvening if technical problems occurred. One nomination, GM 542 for Jamie Gagnon to the West O‘ahu subarea of the Hawaii Health Planning Council, was initially deferred because he was not present and there was concern he may not have received notice; when recalled later in the hearing, he testified that he wanted to help address limited provider resources and improve coordination of care. The committee also heard from Christine Cabingao Ting Kang for GM 541, but she was not present and her nomination was deferred to Wednesday, March 11 at 1:00 p.m. in Room 225. The committee then heard strong support testimony for GM 688, Raelynn Tenno for the Pa‘ala Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs. Tenno said she wanted another term because of her experience caring for elderly family members and her work on emergency preparedness for older adults and condominium/HOA communities. Supporters from the Office of Aging, the PABEA chair, the Hawaii Family Caregiver Coalition, and others praised her knowledge of housing, elder issues, and community service. GM 712, Kathleen Merriam for the State Council on Mental Health, also drew support; Merriam described over 40 years in mental health work, including managing a community mental health center in Kaneohe and supporting clubhouse programs. The committee also considered GM 560, Jeffrey Hicks for the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council. Hicks said his career in justice and juvenile work motivated him to continue contributing to rehabilitation efforts for youth. The chair and members discussed the importance of prevention and rehabilitation in juvenile justice. After testimony, the committee moved to decision-making and voted to advise and consent on GM 542, GM 688, GM 712, and GM 560, while GM 541 was deferred to a later date and time. The hearing then adjourned.

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• facility in Griffin Georgia<00:45:15.559><c> two</c><00:45:15.800><c> cities</c><00:45:16.240><c> I<
• I rise today to honor Chuck Haflinger of Chino Hills, who passed away on February 3 at the age of 77.
• of 63 Rene human suffering at the age of 63 Rene Renee<01:50:43.679><c> got</c><01:50:43.840><c> his
• Those were the days of the Ice Age, those are the days of global cooling.
• </c> that we're going to have an ice age that we're going to have an ice age those<02:32:24.240><c> are

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 27, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• All partners here are actively monitoring for age.
• And it's a completely different part of the age range.
• Thank you. that they're of legal age and not doing it by form of tender. Thank you.
• And it's a completely different part of the age range.
• My mother is 80. completely different part of the age range.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So I'm really wary about getting noncompliant and then having the AG investigating us.
• So I'm really weary about getting non-compliant and then having the AG investigating us.
• As year-round ag employers, we are not allowed to use it.
• I don't mean to talk about ag. I have no understanding of ag or any other industry.
• I don't mean to talk about ag. I have no understanding of ag or any other industry.

Keywords: 989, all

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• We just launched a new facility, a new 40,000-square-foot facility, first of its kind in this region,
• Danfoss Turbocor also this past year announced a 44,000-square-foot facility expansion at their facility
• We just launched a new facility, a new 40,000 square foot facility, first of its kind in this region,
• Dan Foss Turbacore also this past year announced a 44,000 square foot facility expansion at their facility
• just across the street from the HPMI facility.

Summary: The Education Postsecondary Committee held its first meeting and focused on state university centers and institutes, with an overview from the Board of Governors on how the more than 500 centers and institutes across Florida’s public universities are categorized, overseen, and reported. The Board described three categories: state-level centers, legislatively established centers, and university-established centers. Members were told universities must maintain policies, notify the Board of changes, publish public inventories, and submit annual reports and compliance certifications. Senator Harrell asked about funding sources and whether underperforming centers are reviewed for elimination; the response was that funding varies by center and that universities decide whether to maintain or disband centers under their own policies, with annual reporting and audit findings shared with the Board. Four university presentations followed. Florida Atlantic University highlighted its Center of Excellence in Biomedical and Marine Biotechnology, describing research in marine-derived drug discovery, genomics, imaging, cancer, neurodegenerative disease, and ocean sustainability, along with spin-off institutes and partnerships that have generated significant grant and contract support. FIU presented its Center of Excellence for Hurricane Damage Mitigation and Product Development, emphasizing the Wall of Wind facility, hurricane and water intrusion testing, code and product innovation, insurance modeling, and future expansion toward higher wind speeds and flood simulation. Florida State University’s High-Performance Materials Institute described work in advanced materials, aerospace composites, sensors, nanocomposites, and AI-enabled materials development, along with patents, industry partnerships, and new facilities tied to economic development. The University of Florida’s Lastinger Center for Learning outlined its work on teacher professional learning, literacy, New Worlds Reading, tutoring, and mathematics supports, including microcredentials, statewide book distribution, and early results showing improved reading confidence and growth. Members generally praised the centers for their research, commercialization, workforce development, and education impacts. Senator Jones and Senator Harrell commended the Lastinger Center’s literacy work and the broader return on investment from these programs, while Senator Berman noted the value of the synergies across institutions. The chair emphasized that future funding requests should clearly show measurable success, commercialization, and statewide impact. The committee then adjourned without any formal votes on legislation.

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• Right now, one in four Texas women of reproductive age are uninsured.
• CJ facilities, and have done so for many years.
• In fact, over the past four years, private facilities operate... at 10% more efficiently.
• That's why we use private facilities, and as to your other about employees and savings.
• The vacancy rate for private facilities is 20 percent, for the state of Texas is 24 percent.

Bills: SB1, HB500, SB1, HB1400, HB 1094, HB365, HB 1109, HB647, HB500

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption

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• And despite its acclaim, many of these facilities need updating.
• It's great for our environment and it's great for users of all ages.
• Minnesota has a 15-year minimum age.
• Phoenix, Arizona has adopted a 16-year age requirement for all e-bikes.
• Thank you. setting a minimum age of 12 for these motorized devices.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Um so grandchildren from ages 8 to 20.
• Sorry if I'm showing my age.
• Sorry if I'm showing my age. &gt;&gt; Sorry. Sorry if I'm showing my age.
• </c> director for the school facilities director for the school facilities authority.<03:30:14.800><c
• Uh funding for facilities at this time.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Education met on February 17 and announced it would limit public testimony to one minute because more than a thousand testimonies were expected on one measure. The first bill heard was HB 1934, relating to the Imagination Library of Hawaii. The state librarian and Friends of the Library supported the bill, saying the program is a proven, cost-effective way to improve early literacy and should be expanded statewide for children ages 0 to 5. Friends of the Library said the current 50/50 match requirement would be too difficult to meet immediately and asked for state funding for the first few years to help launch the expansion. Testimony included eight supporters and one opponent, and members asked whether the proposal was an expansion of an existing program; the state librarian said it would expand service beyond currently targeted communities. The committee then heard HB 20004, which would extend the floating librarian pilot program. The state librarian, Department of Education, HSTA, and several individuals testified in support. Supporters said the program helps address staffing needs and improves student readiness, especially for college and information literacy. One retired community college librarian said school librarians help students prepare for college and are increasingly important in teaching critical evaluation of misinformation and AI-generated content. Members asked about implementation of the existing pilot, including recruitment of certified librarians for neighbor island and Oahu complex areas; DOE said those positions had been identified and recruitment was underway, and existing funds remained intact. The final major discussion was HB 2398, which clarifies the library system’s role in RNMSP-related projects and public library construction on or near school land. The state librarian and public library system supported the bill, while the Department of Education and Attorney General’s office raised concerns about vague language, especially the phrase “land controlled by the board,” and suggested amendments. In questioning, the state librarian explained that the bill was prompted by conflicts on shared or adjacent school/public library sites, including traffic, pickup and drop-off access, and other operational issues. DOE described significant disruption from one project’s traffic changes and said planning for such projects should involve early coordination and formal agreements. The state librarian responded that the new bill would clarify oversight and help avoid delays and disputes over property control and future renovations.

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• Facility records to new provisions in section 408.833. Thank you. Any questions on the amendment?
• Of these facilities require now, which is a HIPAA release. Thank you. I see no further questions.
• Basically, any time that record has to leave the medical provider's facility, that's something that's
• So currently, health care facility authority law only allows not-for-profit corporations to finance facilities
• So this bill expands the definition of health facilities. Limited liability companies, LLCs.

Summary: The committee took up a large health policy agenda. SB 1568 on electronic prescribing was explained as a federal conformity measure, but members raised concerns about preserving patients’ ability to obtain paper prescriptions and about exemptions for emergency, hospice, and other situations. Emergency physicians testified in support of e-prescribing but asked for flexibility, and the bill was reported favorably despite Senator Harrell’s opposition. SB 1606 on patient access to records sought to standardize record-production timelines and require electronic delivery when available; after an amendment correcting a drafting error, the bill drew concerns about HIPAA, behavioral health confidentiality, and the distinction between personal and legal representatives, and it was reported unfavorably as a committee substitute. The committee then approved SB 1346 on fentanyl testing, with a technical amendment, to require hospitals and campus emergency departments to test for fentanyl in urine testing for suspected overdose or poisoning. SB 1224 on administration of controlled substances by paramedics was amended to clarify language and reported favorably. SB 656 on health care billing and collection activities was substantially revised by strike-all amendment to allow sale of medical debt to third parties under new limits, including no interest or fees and return of debt if charity care applies; it was reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 68 expanded health facilities authority financing to include not-for-profit LLCs and parent companies, and SB 524 added Duchenne muscular dystrophy to the newborn screening panel; both were reported favorably. Later, the committee approved SB 1842 on out-of-network referrals after multiple amendments, requiring providers to verify network participation at the point of service and notify patients in writing, though several members and physicians warned it could burden providers and increase workload. The committee also advanced proposed committee bill SB 7028, which revises the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program, adds oversight and reporting requirements, creates a pediatric cancer research incubator, and establishes the Bascom-Palmer VisionGen initiative; cancer center representatives testified in strong support, and the bill was reported favorably as a committee bill. SB 172 on specialty titles and designations was amended to clarify enforcement and was reported favorably after supporters said it would prevent misleading use of specialist titles, while opponents argued it could confuse practitioners’ titles. Finally, SB 1690 on surrendered infants was reported favorably after supporters said it would codify and expand safe-haven baby box procedures and opponents raised safety concerns about the devices. The committee also noted SB 1606 remained pending for reconsideration next week before adjourning.

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• In fact, we all saw earlier this year the comments that the AG made.
• It allows DPS, they may hire outside counsel, or they could go to the AG.
• Solar and wind facilities do not meet these definitions.
• It does say a person at least 18 years of age, which is more specific.
• It also raised the age of purchasing from 18 to 21.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, journal approval, guest introductions, and a proclamation recognizing March as International Women’s Celebration Month. Members also welcomed guests from several school districts and the Arizona FFA. The chamber then moved through first readings of numerous Senate bills and took up several motions, including reconsideration of HB 2169 and referral of HB 210 and HB 2103 to an additional Committee of the Whole for further amendment. In Committee of the Whole, the House advanced HB 2100 and HB 2103 with technical amendments and due-pass recommendations. It then considered a series of bills on Calendar 2, including HB 2048, HB 2364, HB 2415, HB 2775, HB 2833, HB 2862, HB 2870, HB 2995, and HB 4067. Debate centered on election administration, sovereignty and international organizations, private school regulation, law enforcement face coverings, domestic violence and coercive control, and voter roll categories. HB 2862 drew the most procedural attention, with a division vote on a substitute amendment; the House rejected a motion to replace the adopted amendment, and the report was later adopted. On Calendar 3, the House considered education bills. HB 2093, which repeals the requirement for K-12 health education to include mental health instruction, prompted extensive debate over student suicide prevention, school counseling, parental responsibility, and whether schools should provide mental health support; it received a due-pass recommendation by a 27-22 division vote. The House also advanced HB 2313, which was described as responding to a Tucson Unified School District work stoppage tied to a political protest, and HB 2423, HB 2478, and other education measures after amendments and, in one case, withdrawal of an appropriations amendment. The session continued into HB 2830 as the transcript ended.

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• No AG is going into your house to see if there's evidence of a crime.
• Like, no AG is going into a place of business where it's locked.
• Every tool in this bill is a tool the AG already has. The same thing here.
• Every tool in this bill is a tool the AG already has after a complaint.
• A retirement filled with purpose, dignity, and peace of mind is what many aspire to as they age.

Bills: SB6011

Keywords: court security, bailiffs, threat assessment, judicial safety, law enforcement, 904, all

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• hospitals, social service agencies, character-building organizations, nursing homes, homes for the aging
• , museums, performing arts facilities, and public meeting halls.
• This sharp rise was driven by a 40% jump in long-haul transportation costs and the need to address aging
• Was driven by a 40% jump in long-haul transportation costs and the need to address aging infrastructure
• We're also facing aging infrastructure that requires larger investments to maintain and operate.

Summary: The committee heard briefings, sponsor presentations, and public testimony on several finance bills. HB 2038 would impose an additional B&O tax on businesses operating social media platforms beginning in 2027 and create a youth behavioral health account funded by the tax. The sponsor argued the bill would help address youth mental health harms linked to social media and support implementation of the Washington Thriving plan. Supporters in testimony, including youth advocates and some public health voices, said social media contributes to youth anxiety and addiction and that the revenue should be used for behavioral health services. Opponents, including technology and business groups, argued the tax unfairly singles out one sector, could be passed on to consumers, and may violate federal internet tax law. The hearing on HB 2038 was suspended and later reopened for public testimony; no vote was taken. HB 2297 would create tax incentives for grocery stores in underserved communities, including local B&O preferences, a sales tax exemption for security services, a 30-year property tax exemption program, a B&O tax credit, and a B&O exemption for certain locally owned or employee-owned stores. The sponsor and supporters said the bill is intended to preserve and attract grocery stores in food deserts, especially after recent store closures, and to help communities with limited transportation and access to healthy food. County representatives supported the goal but raised concern about the bill’s sales tax exemption and its effect on local revenues. Public testimony was largely supportive, with advocates, local officials, grocers, and residents describing grocery stores as essential community infrastructure. No action was taken. HB 2382 would raise cigarette taxes by $2 per pack, restructure vapor and other tobacco product taxes, and dedicate portions of the revenue to a time-sensitive emergency system, tobacco enforcement, and the foundational public health services account. The sponsor said the bill would generate needed revenue, support cancer research funding, and strengthen public health and enforcement. Supporters said higher tobacco taxes reduce use and help cover long-term health costs, while some public health witnesses supported the revenue but suggested directing more funds to existing tobacco prevention accounts. Opponents from retail and industry groups argued the proposal is regressive, could increase illicit sales and cross-border purchasing, and would hurt small businesses and low-income consumers. The committee also heard HB 2487, a Department of Revenue request bill that would narrow the B&O exemption for insurers to clarify that it applies only to premium income subject to insurance premium tax, and apply the change retroactively to 2019. The sponsor and supporters said the bill closes a loophole created by a recent Supreme Court ruling and preserves tax equity, while insurers and business groups objected to the retroactive application, warning of higher premiums and unfair taxation. Finally, HB 2018 would increase the solid waste tax by 0.5% per year for five years and direct the new revenue to a local government solid waste assistance account for county and city waste management plans. County officials supported the bill as a way to stabilize funding for solid waste systems, and testimony emphasized rising disposal and infrastructure costs. No votes were taken on any of the bills during the hearing.