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• actually what it was set up for—was economic development, and it mainly is used for debt service on bonds

Bills: SB107, HB158, HB353, HB354, HB357, HB181, HB465, HB526

Keywords: SSUT, simplified sellers use tax, sales tax distribution, municipal revenue, municipal population, annexation, deannexation, incorporation, boundary change, federal census, decennial census, Department of Revenue, local government finance, revenue sharing, municipal boundaries, population recalculation, probate judge, Boundary and Annexation Survey, Alabama municipalities, HB158

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• <00:02:07.280> would bill in the shape the author would bill in the shape the author would
• And so that happens after any of that unused authority.
• It's a longstanding financing bonds are.
• It allows for these these bonds.
• unused authority. unused authority.

Bills: HF3217, HF2252

Keywords: bioindustrial facilities, economic development, renewable energy, advanced biofuels, state funding, HF2252, Minnesota bonding, volume cap, private activity bonds, tax-exempt bonds, public facility bonds, public facilities pool, unified pool, bond allocation, municipal finance, bond cap, housing bonds, residential rental projects, manufacturing bonds, enterprise zone bonds

Summary: The committee first approved the prior day’s minutes as amended, correcting the meeting number from the 46th to the 45th meeting. It then took up House File 3217, which would restore funding for the Minnesota Bioincentive Program. Representative Kisha argued the state should honor commitments made to companies that met program requirements and had not received full reimbursement. Testifiers from the Great Plains Institute and Minnesota Biofuels Association said the program has supported bioeconomy investment, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and generated strong economic returns, but has been underfunded, leaving unpaid claims. Members raised questions about whether the bill was retrospective and whether it should be reviewed by another committee; the bill was laid over for further consideration without a vote. The committee then heard House File 2252, a proposal to modernize Minnesota’s private activity bond volume cap by shifting unused allocation from the small issuer/manufacturing bucket to the public facilities bucket while leaving the overall cap unchanged. The bill’s public finance testifier said the current allocation formula is outdated, housing would remain the top priority, and the change would be budget neutral. Testifiers from the Minnesota Milk Producers Association and Minnesota Biofuels Association supported the bill, saying it would better align financing with rural infrastructure, clean water, manure management, renewable natural gas, dairy processing, and low-carbon fuel projects, and could lower borrowing costs for those sectors. Members questioned whether the bill fit the committee’s jurisdiction and noted it might be more appropriate for another committee; the bill was also laid over for further consideration.

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• The author has asked to strike the enacting clause without objection.
• I'll be brief in visiting with the author.
• I trust the author. We're gonna Work with all the parties involved.
• So I had talked to the senate author and I have talked to the house author.
• And that I've had this conversation with the house author. And we are having it as we speak.

Bills: HB3183, HB4316, HB4484, HB3469, HB3464, HB3173, HB3989

Keywords: electric utilities, grid congestion, transmission technology, advanced power flow controllers, dynamic line rating, energy efficiency, rural water service, district organization, emergency legislation, Oklahoma, water management, state vehicles, state-owned vehicles, state-leased vehicles, motor vehicle use, commuting use, personal use, fleet management, Corporation Commission, field inspectors

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• So, this is a tax-exempt bonding bill.
• So, this is a tax-exempt bonding bill.
• . bonds. bonds.
• how private activity bonds are awarded. how private activity bonds are awarded.
• states for how these bonds get awarded. states for how these bonds get awarded.

Bills: HF4234, HF484, HF483, HF2614

Keywords: HF4234, Minnesota private activity bonds, tax-exempt bonds, bond cap, aggregate bond limitation, residential rental projects, multifamily housing, affordable housing finance, housing bonds, public finance, bond allocation, private activity bond cap, Minnesota Statutes 474A.02, tax committee, natural gas, gas hookups, residential construction, energy policy, local control, state preemption

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• . bonds.
• Therefore, if you decide to issue revenue bonds or water bonds, for example, through the Texas Water
• We had some general obligation bonds from a previous bond issue that we… And then three months later,
• The bonds are for 30 years.
• It's about private activity bonds, one of the easier types of bonds we're going to hear about today.

Bills: HB1453, HB1718, HB2043, HB2207, HB2798

Keywords: local governments, anticipation notes, certificates of obligation, public works, flood control, financial management, local government, municipal financing, private activity bonds, closing definition, real estate finance, bond issuance, government regulation, bond election, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, political subdivision, city bonds, county bonds, school district bonds

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• authority until they're held accountable.
• With that, my concern is just getting them to actually exercise. that authority, and following through
• The committee report concluded that, quote, between RRC and PUC Enforcement Authority must be closed,
• In terms of the authority of the co-ops board and the authority of the PUC and how that can work together
• River Authority and you are testifying for House Bill 13. Yes ma'am that's great.

Bills: HB 13, HB143, HB144, HB145, HB366, HB470, HB805, HB912, HB13, HB143, HB144, HB145

Keywords: emergency communication, infrastructure, first responders, grant program, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, local governments, HB 143, Texas Railroad Commission, Public Utility Commission of Texas, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas, well site, surface facility, electrical power line, National Electrical Code, NEC, electrical safety, utility disconnect, service disconnection

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• May I ask the author of the bill a question? Yes, ma'am.
• PS has authority already as well. I understand, but that's, I understand that.
• And I was one of the joint authors on the bill that we then passed.
• And authority we've given them to implement. So I'm just wondering if that might be helpful.
• Yeah, this is based on, let's say the author agrees. OK, it makes sense.

Bills: HB 13, HB143, HB144, HB145, HB366, HB470, HB805, HB912, HB13, HB143, HB144, HB145

Keywords: emergency communication, infrastructure, first responders, grant program, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, local governments, HB 143, Texas Railroad Commission, Public Utility Commission of Texas, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas, well site, surface facility, electrical power line, National Electrical Code, NEC, electrical safety, utility disconnect, service disconnection

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• Performance bond was still there.
• I mean, clearly cash bonds are, I would think out of the, out of the ordinary, but performance bonds,
• Um, so what, what's been your experience on performance bonds as opposed to cash bonds?
• up to a million dollars bond.
• bond for that purpose, you have to give that bond back that It may leave the problem that the bond was

Bills: HB206

Keywords: HB206, school district bonds, bond election, voter approval, Education Code, Chapter 45, Section 45.003, Section 45.0034, Texas schools, school finance, local tax election, bond referendum, school construction, capital improvements, election frequency, five-year waiting period, district bonds, public school funding

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• You're telling us that this authorization to put this turnpike back in will go away after five years
• If that is not completed within five years of the time that the legislature authorizes this new turnpike
• I'm the executive director of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.
• map that strikes the routes that have not been built or are not currently being built by the current bond
• The Turnpike Authority then hires a design engineer to begin the design, and then that addresses the

Bills: SB1475, SB2049, SB1966, SB1531, SB80

Keywords: memorial, infrastructure, transportation, dedication, Toby Keith, SB 2049, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, ODOT, Transportation Commission, surety bond, surety company, performance bond, contractor nonperformance, construction contract, public works, transportation contracts, bond claim, state transportation projects, Title 69, OMES

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• And it appears to me that these agencies have some administrative authority.
• It's by law they're required to have various bonds.
• You know, primarily bid bonds and performance bonds as required by law.
• These bonds are fully justified and done so.
• And the other for questions, do pass from the author.

Bills: SB1966, SB175, SB1475, SB1950, SB2049, SB2052

Keywords: memorial highways, bridge designations, Oklahoma Statutes, commemorative markers, transportation, uninsured vehicles, reimbursement fund, towing services, commercial vehicles, public safety, memorial, infrastructure, dedication, Toby Keith, aviation, aircraft, surveillance, regulations, fees, Oklahoma statutes

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• I've got inherent authority to do this. I can lift the stay.
• Seeing none, Members, any questions for the bill author? OK.
• Any other questions for the bill author? Thank you.
• Members, any other questions for the bill author?
• Members, any questions for the bill author?

Bills: HB113

Keywords: HB 113, Texas, Government Code Chapter 1253, general obligation bonds, bond election, voter approval, political subdivision, local government, city bonds, county bonds, school district bonds, capital projects, public finance, bond referendum, ballot measure, five-year waiting period, rejected proposition, election law, municipal finance

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• You're recognized for a question of the author. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Will there be questions of the author?
• Questions of the author, Senator Stanley, you're recognized for questions. Thank you.
• or sexual predator, somebody that's arrested for violating a protective injunction, is already on bond
• , and so you're making it easier to increase bond and and in terms of decrease in the bond they have

Bills: SB1288, SB1705, SB1878, SB2019, SB2118

Keywords: emergency management, federal funding, disaster relief, cost sharing, public assistance, bail reform, public funds, nonprofit organizations, political subdivisions, injunctive relief, criminal procedure, surety bond, judicial discretion, uniform bond schedule, liability insurance, judgments, insurance fund, Oklahoma, county sheriff, commissary

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• We're updating the language regarding shy bonds. Those will be phased out.
• You have shy bonds to get your license, then you're grandfathered in.
• You have shy bonds to get your license, then you're grandfathered in.
• junk bonds issued by insurance companies.
• junk bonds issued by insurance companies.

Bills: HB150

Keywords: improvement district, special assessment, assessment lien, public infrastructure, bond financing, bond interest rate, county commission, tax assessor, tax collector, judge of probate, ad valorem tax, tax lien, tax sale, foreclosure, delinquent taxes, municipal finance, public improvements, infrastructure financing, collection enforcement, property lien

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• It expands government authority and undermines the free market.
• You could be the persuasive authority here.
• payment bonds and performance bonds, for contracts exceeding certain sums of money in order to mitigate
• Current state law requires payment bonds for contracts in excess of $25,000 and performance bonds for
• $150,000 for performance bonds. $150,000.

Bills: HB3129, HB3251, HB3556, HB3724, HB3887

Keywords: construction, wildlife impact, height restrictions, national wildlife refuge, environmental regulations, HB 3887, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Parks and Wildlife Code, performance bond, payment bond, contractor bonding, public works, construction contracts, public building, procurement, bid security, subcontractors, suppliers, contractor payment protection, project completion

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• And now we are proposing to issue $92 million worth of bonds.
• Let me give you a sense of what those bonds are supposed to do.
• So with me, I'll have Justin Horowitz, who is a bond attorney.
• So, My understanding is about the bond. I'll just talk about the bond thing.
• And Madam Chair, I was aware that it was in the bond. Maria Curry that was in the bond. Yes, sir.

Bills: SB36, SB88, SB92, SB97, SB48, SB55, SB58, SB76, SB93, SB89, SB60

Keywords: quantum technology, tax credit, infrastructure, economic development, New Mexico, corporate tax, research and development, innovation, foster care, income tax, guardianship, youth services, financial relief, affordable housing, gross receipts tax, tax deduction, construction materials, multifamily housing, low income, tax credits

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• I believe you have an author amendment. Yes, I do.
• I believe you have an author amendment. Yes, I do.
• to have more districts the authority to have more discretion<00:50:22.559> about<00:50:22.839
• I'm here today to speak in opposition to the authority proposed by Article 3 of House File 6 in 2023.
• Chair, and thank you, authors of the bill, for starting this conversation.

Bills: HF6, HF52, HF53

Keywords: education, literacy, science of reading, school performance, funding flexibility, innovation zones, equity and inclusion, HF52, New Germany, wastewater treatment, wastewater facility, sewer infrastructure, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, Public Facilities Authority, municipal infrastructure, water quality, sanitation, sewage treatment

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• that in the smaller populated counties and cities as they're being sold the possibility of issuing bonds
• As you know, bond debt can stretch over consecutive terms, so one council or commission could really
• This only deals with bonds; it doesn't deal with when the commission goes and borrows from the local
• You know, there's sort of two different worlds in this bond market, municipal... ...this bond market,
• municipal bond market.

Bills: HB134, SB217, SB180, HB157, HB92, HB335

Keywords: vehicle registration, disability access, fines, law enforcement, public accommodation, bond financing, municipal bonds, county debt, local government debt, debt service schedule, bond disclosure, public finance, bond underwriter, county commission, city council, refunding bonds, swap agreements, interest rate swaps, derivatives, fiscal transparency

Bills: HB75, SB134, SB201, SB258, SB288, SB313, SB320, SB321, SB325, SB339, SB345, SB393, SB422, SB440, SB470, SB487, SB523

Keywords: HB75, Act 963, gaming, casino gaming, promotional play, promotional wagers, slot machine proceeds, net gaming proceeds, gross revenue, taxable revenue, gaming operators, gaming tax, Louisiana gaming, gaming revenue deduction, casino tax, gaming promotion, revenue cap, pilot program, child sexual abuse materials, sexting

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• dealing with highway safety requiring commercial drivers with foreign licenses to present valid work authorization
• 18.479> work foreign licenses to present valid work foreign licenses to present valid work authorization
• 19.680> going<00:01:19.759> to<00:01:20.240> call<00:01:20.479> on authorization
• And I'm going to call on authorization.

Bills: SB205, SB242, SB205, SB242

Keywords: appropriation, education funding, priority schools, Alabama education, State Department of Education, codification, state law, legal revisions, Alabama code, legislative updates, underground damage prevention, notification system, construction safety, infrastructure, commercial driver license, English proficiency, work authorization, impoundment, false documentation, 1136

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• Doctors who authorized the body for cremation put down cocaine abuse.
• Paid an authorization that is signed by the family as requesting cremation.
• Senator Schatzlein, thank you for hearing our cries and authoring this bill.
• In fact, Representative Cook authored a bill that amended it.
• But if they're not on parole, TDCJ has no authority.

Bills: HB 1194, HB 1221, HB1738, HB1913, HB2177, HB2178, HB2180, HB2229, HB2282, HB2448, HB2492, HB2777, HB2984, HB3357, HB3553, HB3602

Keywords: emergency protection order, protective order, magistrate, criminal procedure, victim safety, family violence, domestic violence, stalking, assault, magistrate's order, temporary protection, court order duration, defendant restrictions, Article 17.292, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, emergency restraining order, victim protection, firearm restriction, pretrial intervention, reimbursement fee