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• There's a request from them to increase...
• There's a request from them to increase... We have a motion from Senator Hatcher.
• Notwithstanding this section or any other provision of this chapter, the increases in fees under section
• :28:35.760><c> the</c> other provision of this chapter, the other provision of this chapter, the increases
• in fees under section 12-9-90 increases in fees under section 12-9-90 provided<00:28:40.320><c> by</

Bills: SB249, SB259, HB67, HB214

Keywords: municipal tax, license fee, local tax increase, ordinance, public hearing, 30-day notice, municipal notice requirements, city council, town council, Alabama municipalities, Code of Alabama 1975, Section 11-45-2, open meetings website, newspaper publication, local government finance, tax transparency, fee increase, municipal ordinance procedure, University of South Alabama, Board of Trustees

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• . >> So this bill says it increases the homestead exemption to 56,400. What is it currently?

Bills: HB87, HB96, HB28, HB87, HB96, HB28

Keywords: HB87, Marengo County, coroner, deputy coroner, county commission, expense allowance, mileage allowance, travel reimbursement, local act, local legislation, county general fund, public official compensation, county office, Section 45-46-60, Alabama Code, salary increase, allowance increase, National Signing Day, athletic scholarships, military enlistment

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• content changes were needed: updating exemptions, updating definitions, and incorporating the new wage

Bills: HF2543, HF2566, HF2627

Keywords: garnishment, wage garnishment, earnings levy, bank levy, execution, judgment debtor, judgment creditor, exemption notice, exempt property, bank account freeze, financial institution levy, employer disclosure, garnishee, writ of execution, debt collection, consumer debt, collections, bankruptcy exemptions, public benefits, means-tested benefits

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• content changes were needed: updating exemptions, updating definitions, and incorporating the new wage

Bills: HF2543, HF2566, HF2627

Keywords: garnishment, wage garnishment, earnings levy, bank levy, execution, judgment debtor, judgment creditor, exemption notice, exempt property, bank account freeze, financial institution levy, employer disclosure, garnishee, writ of execution, debt collection, consumer debt, collections, bankruptcy exemptions, public benefits, means-tested benefits

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• Thank you for making those statements about the wages and the increases.
• or a 3% increase or a 6% increase as much as we'd like to do it.
• Increase as much as we'd like to do it.
• There's real hard data that demonstrates how wages have increased, especially under this administration
• They have significantly increased.

Bills: SB151, HB8, SB177

Keywords: corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials

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• But over the past five years, in pay increases, we've done 20%.
• In the last five years, in pay increases, we've done 20% for the amount of $1,320 million in pay increases
• pensions cost us $116 million a year, for a total of $1.6 billion over the last four years for pay increases

Bills: SB151, HB8, SB177

Keywords: corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials

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• wages, either by working more hours or seeking employment with higher wages.
• It's supposed to encourage minimum wage earners to earn more than minimum wage.
• To earn higher, it's supposed to encourage minimum wage earners to earn more than minimum wage, and then
• Chair and Senator, and is it better wages? Tax policies for better wages.
• We think, obviously, to a net increase in revenue.

Bills: SB151, HB8, SB177

Keywords: corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials

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• I have PTSD from my experience and went through bouts of depression and increased anxiety as a result
• The use of assisted reproductive technologies is increasing at a rate of 5 to 10 percent per year.
• As an association, our members estimate a minimum increased cost of $9 per member per month.
• It may lead to increased premiums and reduced benefits for policyholders.
• garments, in order to increase fire-retardant properties that would otherwise place consumers at risk

Bills: AB52, AB76, AB163, AB388, AB483

Keywords: health insurance, claims process, insurance regulation, admin penalties, healthcare access, cannabis, cannabis establishment, medical cannabis, adult-use cannabis, advertising regulations, packaging requirements, unlicensed cannabis activities, state prosecution, confidentiality, Cannabis Compliance Board, disciplinary proceedings, mental health, counseling, interstate practice, telehealth

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• Um House File 4621 increases the per Um House File 4621 increases the per child<00:01:39.840><c> amount
• Today, many families are facing increasing financial pressure.
• Today, many families are facing increasing financial pressure.
• ,</c><01:09:47.120><c> a</c> increase, vehicle sales tax increase, a increase, vehicle sales tax increase
• the vehicle tab fee, increased the vehicle sales tax, increased the retail delivery fee, increased the

Bills: HF4621, HF4123, HF4616, HF1183

Keywords: child tax credit, financial assistance, low-income families, state revenue, tax policy, net investment income, taxation, business income, self-employment, tax increase, wealth tax, fairness, public services, high-income earners, economic equity, Internal Revenue Code, employee classification, federal law, Minnesota statutes, 1183

Bills: SB88, SB337

Keywords: expungement, criminal records, courts, victim rights, rehabilitation, Alabama law, SB337, Montgomery County, probate judge, judge of probate, county officer compensation, salary increase, circuit judge parity, local legislation, county commission, general fund, public official pay, judicial compensation, Montgomery County Legislation, 1136

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• And what I don't see here is how we're increasing the amounts or the dollars.
• </c><01:24:52.159><c> in</c> significant and ongoing increase in significant and ongoing increase in
• But today's bills would ultimately decrease student support while hoping to increase safety funding.
• equitable and stable funding increasing equitable and stable funding of<01:27:53.040><c> our</c><01:
• </c><01:28:00.960><c> safety</c> support while hoping to increase safety support while hoping to increase

Bills: HF3492, HF3493, HF3494, HF3495, HF3602

Keywords: school safety, grants, education funding, Northern Lights Express, security improvements, rural schools, safe schools, charter schools, nonpublic schools, Tribal education, funding increase, safe schools aid, school security, mental health support, Tribal schools, cybersecurity, funding, mental health, evidence-based plans, public safety

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• </c><00:01:40.560><c> of</c><00:01:40.799><c> that</c> are increasing the amount of that are increasing
• </c> I brought forward this bill to increase I brought forward this bill to increase the<00:03:07.040
• Um, and if the increase is more than $100, the refund is essentially 60% of the increase above 12%.
• Um, and if the increase is more than $100, the refund is essentially 60% of the increase above 12%.
• </c> increasing 6.8%. increasing 6.8%.

Bills: HF4119, HF3959, HF3792, HF3913, HF3752

Keywords: property tax, renter credits, co-pay, housing affordability, tax relief, homestead, tax refund, Minnesota, tax increase, financial relief, homeowners, AmeriCorps, taxation, individual income tax, living allowances, stipends, national service, tax compliance, revenue, analytics

Bills: HB424, SB286

Keywords: HB424, Montgomery County, sheriff, county sheriff, salary increase, expense allowance, local act, county general fund, retirement contributions, public official compensation, law enforcement pay, elected official salary, Montgomery County legislation, sheriff compensation, term-based salary, retirement system, Montgomery City Council, constitutional amendment, employees, service credit

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• Chair, members, I'm not aware that assisted living facilities need to have approval to increase wages
• </c> approval to increase um wages at this approval to increase um wages at this point. point. point.
• No business can sustain annual wage increases without service rate increases.
• <c> without</c><01:13:53.040><c> service</c> annual wage increases without service annual wage increases
• </c> of wage increases and general inflation. of wage increases and general inflation.

Bills: HF2216, HF1978, HF2354, HF1963, HF1994, HF1995, HF1894

Keywords: assisted living, nursing home, long-term care, guardian, conservator, resident rights, arbitration, mandatory arbitration, consumer protection, fee increase, rate increase, price hike, private pay, public funds, Medicaid, waiver services, elderly, seniors, older adults, disability rights

Bills: SB2386, SB2804, SB2852

Keywords: employment, wage transparency, job listings, salary disclosure, labor rights, monopoly, health care access, insurance rates, competition, stock acquisition, digital accessibility, web accessibility, website accessibility, app accessibility, ADA, disability rights, civil rights, public accommodations, Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, HCRC

Summary: The committees met in decision-making sessions on several bills and generally advanced them without opposition. Early actions included SB 2386, which clarifies job-posting pay disclosure requirements and lowers the small-employer exemption threshold, and SB 2804, both recommended to pass unamended. SB 2852, addressing accessibility of information and communications technology for people with disabilities in public accommodations, was also recommended to pass unamended. SB 2975 on marine life conservation districts was advanced unamended despite a noted defective effective date. The CPN committee then acted on SB 3019, a consumer protection bill, recommending passage with amendments to require refunds of certain fees upon cancellation and to defect the effective date to July 1, 2050. SB 3231 on agricultural districts, SB 2378 on housing, and SB 3062 on liquor were all recommended to pass with amendments and a defective effective date set to July 1, 2050. SB 3255, concerning cash payments and rounding guidance, was reconsidered after discussion with small business stakeholders and was also advanced with amendments. In the later regular CPN agenda, SB 2607 on landscape architect licensure drew support from the board and professional groups and was recommended to pass with board-requested amendments and a July 1, 2050 effective date. SB 2623 SD1 on pharmacy technician registration was recommended to pass with clarifying amendments from the Board of Pharmacy. SB 2396, which would create a registry for agents managing property for absentee owners and require on-island contact information for certain condo owners, received mixed testimony: supporters emphasized accountability and enforcement, while opponents from community associations raised implementation concerns and asked for further work. The committee ultimately recommended SB 2396 with amendments from the Hawaii Council of Community Associations and a July 1, 2050 effective date.

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• House Bill 4311 is Seeking to increase the portion of the treasurer's office receives of the unclaimed
• Since then, operating costs have increased significantly. 6% will allow them to cover the Increased cost
• So, even though it's an increase, there's no cost to the taxpayer.
• of bonuses and pay increase.
• Five-figure pay increases and bonuses should not be the norm for any agency.

Bills: HB3310, HB4311, HB3841, HB3024, HB3075

Keywords: purchasing, compliance, state employees, longevity pay, contract management, unclaimed property, service charges, property fund, accountability, government transparency, local development, economic impact, voter approval, tax increment financing, review committee, public finance, blight, salary increase, bonus limits, job performance

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• It does not mandate an increase in contribution rates.
• I cannot recollect over the last 40 years that the contribution rate has ever had an increase or a change
• Uh, but as, as we can look back over 40 years, we can all think of many items that have increased and
• And the pension fund, these proposed benefit changes will not increase the funding period or unfunding
• The 86 legislature passed House Bill 2384, which provided an increase in the compensation for members

Bills: HB104

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tax rate election, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, de minimis rate, local government, special district, tax increase, tax notice, public hearing, tax code, Health and Safety Code, Texas property taxes, taxing unit, election threshold, two-thirds vote, majority vote, budget approval

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• What this bill seeks to do is, is increase funding.
• The Senate bill does not remove the $30 million cap as we found an additional funding to increase the
• You know, I think the real important thing is that we get the fund increased, which we did.
• Funeral expenses, lost wages, and displacement can be, can all compound the trauma.
• It does not increase the overall amount of compensation availability.

Bills: HB104

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tax rate election, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, de minimis rate, local government, special district, tax increase, tax notice, public hearing, tax code, Health and Safety Code, Texas property taxes, taxing unit, election threshold, two-thirds vote, majority vote, budget approval

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• During that same time, the expectations, responsibilities, and complexity of elections have increased
• Simply put, the responsibilities have increased, but the pay has not.
• House Bill 205 is not just about increasing pay. It's about sustaining that standard.
• I respectfully ask for your support in increasing election commissioner pay.
• I respectfully ask for your support in increasing election commissioner pay. Thank you.

Bills: HB65, HB67, HB73, HB205, HB225, HB339, HB550

Keywords: sexual harassment, public employees, training requirements, mandatory education, elected officials, public records, personal information, protected individuals, ethics, transparency, public meetings, voting, electronic voting machine, government accountability, term limits, governor, Louisiana constitution, elections, gubernatorial, law enforcement

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• It doesn't increase overall turnout.
• , 10 pay increases that we've provided with appropriations.
• We are giving them an increase. We are giving them an increase, a salary increase.
• But a salary increase is different from a cost-of-living increase.
• It's increased.

Bills: HB12, HB42, HB205, HB222, HB324, HB325, HB350, HB416, HB482, HB610, HB749, HB797, HB807, HB821, HB979, HB992, HB1193

Keywords: survivor benefits, law enforcement, reserve officer, auxiliary officer, public safety, phased retirement, Teachers Retirement System, faculty retention, administrative fees, public postsecondary education, Medicaid, dental coverage, healthcare access, medical necessity, Louisiana Department of Health, judicial salaries, judges, judiciary compensation, cost of living adjustment, COLA