Video & Transcript Research : 'local redevelopment plans'

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TX
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  • It becomes starkly clear that our local officials making bail determinations day in and day out need.
  • This is a funding issue by local government.
  • It's on local. It's called Breaking Bond.
  • First, let's talk about local decision making and fairness.
  • It expands government power, increases taxpayers' costs, and takes away from the local judiciary.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/25/26

Elections Finance and Government Operations

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  • <00:03:18.480> energy families, and strengthen local energy families, and strengthen local
  • is just practical giving local is just practical giving local governments<00:03:32.159> another
  • House File 4202 is a good local government bill that addresses some of the local control ordinances in
  • House File 4202 is a good local government bill that addresses some of the local control ordinances in
  • House File 4455. creation of local housing, which we know creation of local housing, which we know is
TX
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  • In this session, tax relief must be paired with tax reform, especially at the local level.
  • Members, the local impact was significant.
  • We still make more money than we're making off our local Walmart and Target.
  • In closing, this bill is not about limiting growth or local control.
  • tourism programs and supporting local economies.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management Apr 3rd, 2025

Land & Resource Management

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  • It doesn't take away local control.
  • It's so critical in the planning and zoning process as people can come to local council meetings.
  • This has usurped local control as it relates to planning and development of the cities.
  • Work on it, but do you think this bill usurps the authority of local control so that the local municipalities
  • And wouldn't that undermine local control?
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management Apr 3rd, 2025

Land & Resource Management

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  • and the land use plan. assessment.
  • Reasonable inclusion, creating structured transition plans to outline service continuity plans with county
  • Local governments can continue to assess a fee for the issuance of a permit.
  • They verify whether it's meeting local code and law.
  • So if you wanna see redevelopment and infill development in towns.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part II) May 8th, 2025

Local Government

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  • The Senate committee and local government come to order. The clerk will call the roll.
  • Senator Cook moves that House Bill 3526 be recommended for local untested calendars.
  • Senator Paxson moves that House Bill 3810 be recommended for local and contested calendar.
  • This is the the Air Force Base redevelopment. OK. All right.
  • Be recommended for the local contested calendar is there objection without objection so.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Ways & Means May 19th, 2025

Ways & Means

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  • projects can take three to ten years from the initial planning to completion.
  • This is a local bill bracketed specifically for the city of Coppell.
  • It states that the plan, referring to a reappraisal plan, may not include a standard where the timeline
  • level. local level to be able to plan as you move forward.
  • The problem with this bill is that it really restricts local fiscal planning.
KY
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  • Next up on the agenda, we have for discussion only Kentucky Exposition Center Redevelopment Plan Phase
  • Next up on the agenda, we have for discussion only Kentucky Exposition Center Redevelopment Plan Phase
  • And what we have really quickly is Kentucky Exposition Center Redevelopment Plan.
  • the tax both sales tax and all the local the tax both sales tax and all the local tourism<00:32:
  • look at the plans um phase one looks look at the plans um phase one looks like<00:34:07.480> it
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2, which would address the taxation of currency and bullion and was presented as a response to last session’s dispute over whether a line-item veto could be applied to a revenue measure. The sponsor said the bill, as amended by Committee Substitute 2, was largely technical but also made the tax exemption retroactive to August 1, 2024 while making the $1,000-per-day penalty prospective only. Members asked about fiscal impact, possible legal liability for executive branch officials, and whether the issue should instead be resolved by the courts. The sponsor argued the Constitution limits the governor’s line-item veto power to appropriations, not revenue bills, and said the bill would create a judicial remedy and refund process if the executive branch continued collecting the tax. The committee approved the committee substitute and then passed House Bill 2 by a vote of 19-1, with two members passing; the bill was reported favorably to the floor. During discussion, Representative Bojanowski voted no, saying he could not support removing taxes on gold bars while parents pay taxes on diapers. Representative Gentry passed, saying he supported the original intent but was not yet convinced and wanted more time to review the issue. The sponsor also clarified that any liability would be joint and several and could involve executive officials or their budgets if the tax collection continued despite the exemption. The committee then heard a discussion-only presentation on the Kentucky Exposition Center Redevelopment Plan Phase 2. Facility representatives described Phase 1 and the planned Phase 2 expansion, saying the center had record attendance and needed more space to remain competitive and meet client demand. They said Phase 1 was about 20% complete, with completion now expected in October 2026 and an opening target of December 31, 2026 after a short testing period. Phase 2 would follow, including demolition of the West Wing, utility work, and improvements to food service and circulation areas. They said the project would be funded without federal dollars and estimated that, once complete, it could generate about $683 million in annual economic impact, $302 million in state sales tax, and 850,000 room nights in Jefferson County.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Retirement and Government Resources REVISED Apr 21st, 2026

Retirement and Government Resources

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  • But I feel like there are ways to move us forward, especially with proper plan reviews and everything
  • of it has to just do with the way they're attacking inspections and code enforcement on their side, plan
  • This is specific to the officers, more board members, employees of the systems and the plans that are
Bills: HB1170
Summary: The Senate Committee on Retirement and Government Affairs met to consider two executive nominations and House Bill 1170. Mark Wood was introduced as nominee to lead OMES; he described his background in public accounting and tax administration, said his focus would be on stabilizing the agency, improving efficiency, and balancing accountability with service. Senators asked about OMES’s core mission and whether some duties should be returned to agencies; Wood said he would keep an open mind and work with legislators on possible changes. The committee advanced his nomination on a 9-0 vote. The committee then heard Dwayne Helmberger’s nomination to the State Fire Marshal Commission. Helmberger, currently Stillwater fire chief and formerly assistant chief in Midwest City, emphasized code administration, education, and coordination with other agencies. Senators questioned him about backlogs in fire marshal inspections for marijuana grow operations and certificates of occupancy; he said the backlog was driven by the volume of applications and could be addressed through better planning, coordination, and logistics. His nomination also advanced unanimously, 9-0. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 1170, which would direct pension fiduciaries to focus on pecuniary interests and avoid non-financial ESG considerations. Senator Daniels explained that the bill was intended to clarify state policy and align definitions with related measures, and she requested a title strike while continuing to work on the language. Members raised concerns about due process, immunity provisions, and whether the bill would conflict with recent court rulings or still allow consideration of ESG factors when financially relevant. After debate, the committee passed the bill 6-2.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 29th, 2025

County and Municipal Government

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  • constituent, actually not an actual constituent, but a nearby constituent who had an issue with a local
  • Architect, the International Building Code, their local municipality.
  • officials serving on boards of directors of local water, sewer, and fire protection authorities.
  • So, HB471 amends existing Alabama law to remove the current prohibition against state or local elected
  • So, I have the honor of carrying for the Alabama Association of Housing and Redevelopment Authorities
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Apr 2nd, 2025

State Government

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  • Our law firm was hired by the Alabama Association of Housing Authorities and Redevelopment, and that's
  • Michael is... ...Redevelopment, and that's Michael is on that board to bring kind of the legislation
  • little bit different, but if you've... is a little bit different, but if you've been in any kind of local
  • office or any local government, you're familiar with these cooperative purchasing agreements.
  • Also includes not just school systems but also municipalities and local governments as well.
Bills: HB442, HB459, HB90, HB91, HB461, HB481
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Committee 4/15/26

Health Finance and Policy

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  • approved an increase in appropriation of $187,000, roughly, in '27 and $233... communications with local
  • directs the DHS Commissioner to obtain and use information from certain sources like managed care plans
  • <00:25:30.640> and<00:25:30.760> the<00:25:30.840> national managed care plans
  • and the national managed care plans and the national change<00:25:31.480> of<00:25:31.640>
  • we're already planning to spend that<01:03:35.640> money<01:03:35.960> sometime<01:03:
Bills: HF4401, HF4466