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• You know, I continue to talk with Leader Johnson about a variety of issues, votes for bonding, etc.
• Johnson about a variety of issues, votes Johnson about a variety of issues, votes for<00:04:32.800><c> bonding
• 34.080><c> And</c><00:04:34.240><c> this</c><00:04:34.400><c> is</c><00:04:34.479><c> among</c> for bonding
• And this is among for bonding, etc. And this is among those<00:04:35.040><c> topics.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• definitely don't want to say there's any difference between a female and a male because you need to bond
• with your child, but I... ...need to bond with your child, but I did think that 8 weeks was a little
• Well, again, just in trying to be equitable and give time for bonding. ...and give time for bonding because

Bills: HB61 , HB327 , HB253 , HB297

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: home school, career and technical education, public schools, K-12 education, enrollment policy, parental leave, state employees, adoption, employee benefits, aircraft tax, aviation tax, sales tax exemption, use tax exemption, lease tax, rental tax, commercial aircraft, air carrier, airline, aircraft parts, maintenance

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• You have to remember that each class you come in with, you kind of bond with those people in those first
• in with<00:03:18.840><c> you</c><00:03:19.040><c> kind</c><00:03:19.159><c> of</c><00:03:19.360><c> bond
• <00:03:19.720><c> with</c><00:03:19.920><c> those</c><00:03:20.159><c> people</c> with you kind of bond
• with those people with you kind of bond with those people in<00:03:20.560><c> those</c><00:03:20.760

Keywords: 1183, house

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• and example of him getting it done is... ...of him getting it done is when they worked on the school bond
• Finally, at a frustration as they were working on this bond, someone explained the school box... whose
• Finally, at a frustration as they were working on this bond, someone explained the school box.
• As they were working on this bond, someone explained the school bond to him with every second word being

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, welcomed former legislative leaders and members to the floor, and opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The session then focused on several ceremonial resolutions and a lengthy adjourn-in-memory tribute to former Senate President Pro Tem John Burton. Members repeatedly described Burton as a forceful, unvarnished advocate for foster youth, the poor, and other vulnerable Californians, while also sharing personal stories about his humor, bluntness, and bipartisan relationships. The Senate also announced upcoming committee hearings and birthday recognitions for several members and former Speaker Willie Brown. Three resolutions were taken up and adopted unanimously or near-unanimously. SCR 133, by Senator Grayson, recognized California Down Syndrome Awareness Month and Day; Grayson spoke about the dignity, autonomy, and contributions of people with Down syndrome, and introduced guests from the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area and several families. SCR 134, by Senator Wahab, recognized Nowruz and the Afghan American community; Wahab and Senator Caballero highlighted the holiday’s themes of renewal and the contributions of Persian and Afghan Americans, and members received baklava gift boxes. SCR 139, also by Senator Wahab, recognized Afghan American Heritage Month; Wahab and Senator Grove emphasized Afghan Americans’ history, resilience, and service, and Wahab introduced leaders from the Afghan Coalition and other community advocates. Each resolution was adopted by roll call vote. The remainder of the session was devoted to memorial remarks for John Burton, with speeches from the President Pro Tem, minority leader, and many senators recalling his work on foster youth, public service, and California politics. Members also suspended and later reinstated Mason’s Manual rules to allow direct quotations during the tribute. The Senate concluded by expressing condolences to Burton’s family and colleagues, inviting members to a reception, and announcing that the chamber would reconvene later in the week for the formal adjourn-in-memory motion.

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• story and example of him getting it done is, of him getting it done is when they worked on the school bond
• Finally, at a frustration as they were working on this bond, someone explained the school box. whose
• Finally, at a frustration as they were working on this bond, someone explained the school box.
• As they were working on this bond, someone explained the school bond to him with every second word being

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• delegation, I can assure you, played a part in getting that about $125 million grant, plus we've got a bond
• What percentage of solicitations do you send out that need to be bonded with a performance bond?
• That's where you get into the performance bond, if you would.
• Those are the competitively bid projects that and you know all of the projects that we lead to bond have

Committee: House Appropriations and Budget

Keywords: 914, all

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• </c> notice and documentation are so limited notice and documentation are so limited looking<00:10:44.480
• There's a county family leave plan that provides 10 weeks of 100% salary replacement for bonding and
• I would add that there is also the concern about the limits the law places on public employer ability
• I would add that there is also the concern about the limits the law places on public employer ability
• Progress has been slow and limited.

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It is narrowly tailored, time-limited, and includes built-in accountability through the fiscal review
• The veterans have a pretty unique bond and on how they kind of like to take care of each other.
• So I just wanted to say I do appreciate that with the age limit because I don't think we do that enough

Summary: The House Revenue and Finance Committee met to consider House Substitute 1 for House Bill 386, which would create a temporary Delaware income tax deduction for qualified tip income from tax years 2027 through 2029. The sponsor described it as relief for service workers in restaurants, salons, and similar tipped occupations, with a deduction of up to $15,000, income-based phaseouts, a refundable credit for lower-income workers, and a sunset for later review. Committee members raised questions about the resident/non-resident language, the fiscal note, and whether the Department of Finance could implement the change; Finance said the department could administer it and expected only modest administrative costs, while the Comptroller’s office said the bill would reduce general revenue. After a brief recess to review updated language, the committee took public comment, but no one testified. A motion to release the bill failed to receive enough votes, and the chair said she would walk it to seek additional signatures. The committee then considered Senate Bill 219, which would phase in an increase in the military pension income exemption from $12,500 to $25,000 by tax year 2029. The sponsor argued the measure would help attract and retain military retirees, citing economic return estimates, workforce benefits, and support from all 21 Senate co-sponsors. Some members supported the bill as a way to reward service and bring in long-term residents, while others questioned whether the exemption should be income-based rather than available to all military retirees, including those with substantial second careers. The Department of Finance said it could operationalize the bill and that the non-resident language was unnecessary because the subtraction is already picked up in the non-resident code section. Public testimony from veterans’ organizations strongly supported the bill, emphasizing that the exemption can influence retirement decisions and help veterans and their families stay in Delaware. A motion to release the bill also failed to get enough votes, and the chair said she would walk it for signatures before adjourning the meeting.

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• This will be the only crossing in the city limits designed to withstand a 100-year flood event.
• So we explored the idea of doing general obligation bonds. Our total cap is about $10 million.
• The problem is it's not in the city limits, and so actually the state of Arizona will likely get about

Committee: House House Rural Economic Development Committee of Reference

Summary: The Rural Economic Development Committee heard presentations focused on district needs and infrastructure priorities in LD7, including a video and testimony on the East Wilford Road Extension in Show Low and Gold Canyon/Lost Dutchman Days. Show Low officials, Navajo County leaders, and the city manager described the road extension as a shovel-ready project that would improve traffic flow, provide a new bridge over Shoal Creek/Show Low Creek designed for a 100-year flood, and create a critical alternate emergency route for evacuations and access to Summit Healthcare. They emphasized past flooding and wildfire evacuation concerns, the project’s regional importance, and the city’s local financial commitment, including $7.56 million already pledged. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1272, which appropriates $5 million from the state general fund in fiscal year 2027 for the state match for the Douglas Port of Entry, contingent on a $678 million federal GSA award. Senator Gallen, Douglas Mayor Jose Grijalva, and city staff said the project would support trade with Mexico, create jobs, improve border security, and help modernize port operations; they also noted a September 2026 deadline and that the city has already secured $20 million of the needed $50 million match, with additional funding still being sought. Testimony highlighted the port’s economic impact, the city’s small tax base, and the potential for federal and private investment leverage. After questions from members about safety, timelines, private participation, and local contributions, the committee voted to return SB 1272 with a due pass recommendation. The motion passed 6-0, with one member absent; Representative Bolt explained his yes vote by citing the bill’s importance to commerce, economic development, and border security.

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• I would just ask you to limit it for right now to one. Question and one follow-up.
• Know are going to have higher service needs if we're not increasing the budget, so we're going to be limited
• There's bonding. That's how you Build infrastructure capacity.

Committee: House Appropriations and Budget

Keywords: 914, all

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• Chair, Senator Mesnard, that's a point well taken, and I'm sure also, you know, their ability to pass bonds
• Not complying with program requirements limits these schools' ability to enhance school safety personnel
• requested related to that salary and benefit for the counselor. not complying with program requirements limits

Committee: Senate Senate Education Committee of Reference

Keywords: 1182, all

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• GIVING US A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE PALM PROJECT BEFORE ENDING THE PODIUM OVER TO JIMMY COX, FLORIDA BOND
• THAT'S WHO'S USING THE CASH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SO PALM IS ALIVE BUT THE FUNCTIONALITY RIGHT NOW IS LIMITED
• WE ACTUALLY HAVE ONE TOMORROW AND THURSDAY, ALL DAY LONG SESSIONS WITH OUR LIMITED GROUP OF TESTERS RIGHT

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• about awareness of what's going on in our community in the business arena, whether it has to do with limited
• about awareness of what's going on in our community in the business arena, whether it has to do with limited
• It is not only a celebration of our patriotism but also an opportunity to honor a strong bond with our

Summary: The Texas Senate convened with a quorum, heard the governor’s emergency message outlining priority issues for the session, including property tax relief, water supply and infrastructure funding, universal education savings accounts, teacher pay, career and technical education, creation of a Texas Cyber Command, and bail reform. The governor also submitted a State of the State message and several appointment nominations for Senate confirmation. The chamber then took up a series of ceremonial resolutions and recognitions for McAllen Day, UTSA and UT Health San Antonio Day, Wise County Day, and Houston East End Chamber of Commerce East End Day, along with visits from the Houston Realty Business Coalition, Cedar Creek Chamber of Commerce, Webb County/Laredo delegates, UT Dallas McDermott Scholars, Andrews County officials, and occupational therapy professionals and students. Several senators spoke in support of the recognitions, highlighting local economic development, higher education, public health, and regional history. McAllen was praised for its growth, business climate, and cultural significance; Laredo and Webb County were recognized for trade, the Washington’s Birthday Celebration, and cross-border ties; UTSA and UT Health were commended for research, cybersecurity, and health science work; and UT Dallas scholars were recognized for academic achievement and public service. Wise County, the East End of Houston, and Andrews County were also described in terms of their economic contributions and community heritage. The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 27 for McAllen Day and Senate Resolution 32 for UTSA and UT Health San Antonio Day without objection. It also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 11, which granted permission for either house to adjourn for more than three days between February 5 and February 11, by a recorded vote of 30 ayes and 0 nays. Additional resolutions listed on the calendar were adopted without objection, and the Senate recessed until noon on Wednesday, February 5.

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• First, MnDOT appreciates the inclusion of $100 million in trunk highway bonding for state road construction
• </c> inclusion of 100 million in trunk inclusion of 100 million in trunk highway<00:03:31.760><c> bonding
• </c><00:03:32.159><c> for</c><00:03:32.400><c> state</c><00:03:32.640><c> road</c> highway bonding for
• There’s an authorization for $100 million in debt service, or excuse me, in trunk highway bonding.
• That is a dynamic conversation with the bonding committee.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And the purposes in this bill are very limited.
• And the this bill are very limited.
• This is about more than limited.
• Shifting bond rates, refinancing play.
• Interest rate after the sale of a bond. And finally, Mr.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Bills: SB2060 , SB2342 , SB2577 , SB2580 , SB2809 , SB2397 , SB2315 , SB2442 , SB2152 , SB2380 , SB2462 , SB2055 , SB2438 , SB2533 , SB2203 , SB2087 , SB768 , SB877 , SB1139 , SB787 , HB963 , SB277 , SB2663 , SB2555 , SB2140 , SB2115 , SB2761 , SB2198 , SB2032 , SB2579 , SB2671 , SB2835 , SB2356 , SB2095 , SB2093 , SB2318 , SB2323 , SB2485 , SB2309 , SB2321 , SB2405 , SB2153 , SB2129 , SB2170 , SB2259 , SB2578 , SB2544 , SB2701 , SB2861 , SB2108 , SB2089 , SB2106 , SB847 , SB3326 , SB2047 , SB2695 , SB2667 , SB2919 , SB2446 , SB2146 , SB2723 , SB2210 , SB2527 , SB2645 , SB3331

Keywords: rental housing revolving fund, HHFDC, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, mixed-income housing, mixed-income rental project, affordable housing, low-income housing, housing finance, housing development, preservation, rehabilitation, pre-development, construction financing, equity investment, credit enhancement, collateral, gap financing, area median income, AMI, perpetual affordability

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• And if a bonding bill passes this session, it could cover 1/6 of the need.
• And if infrastructure bonding requests.
• And if a<00:08:32.719><c> bonding</c><00:08:33.159><c> bill</c><00:08:33.400><c> passes</c><00:08:33.960
• ><c> this</c><00:08:34.240><c> session,</c><00:08:35.039><c> it</c> a bonding bill passes this session
• , it a bonding bill passes this session, it could<00:08:35.440><c> cover</c><00:08:35.880><c> 1/6</c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The division also requested an exemption from program transfer limitations, which this committee approved
• Why, and what have they not been able to do while that limitation is in force?
• And if not, is that why they want this 10% transfer removed, this limitation? Ms.
• So does the idea of removing this 10% transfer limitation allow them to move funds from those different
• redirecting five-eighths to the school district facilities fund to help school districts pay down school bonds

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and first heard the Joint Millennium Fund Committee’s report. The co-chairs recommended one-time or ongoing funding for several programs: $692,200 for the Idaho Children’s Trust Fund, $1 million for juvenile safety assessment centers, $3 million for child advocacy centers, $150,000 ongoing for the Upper River Youth Leadership Council Recovery Center, $5 million for a statewide drug awareness media campaign, and $25 million one-time for Medicaid claim payments in fiscal year 2027. Members asked about the Medicaid recommendation, noting prior language against using Millennium Fund dollars to offset Medicaid; the co-chairs said the current recommendation was tied to the governor’s request and intended as one-time funding, with any unused money returned to the fund. The report was accepted by unanimous consent. The committee then reviewed the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses budget. Legislative staff outlined the division’s structure, growth, fund balances, and fee-setting framework, including the requirement to keep board balances within a range tied to a five-year rolling average of expenditures. Administrator Russ Barron said the division has reduced costs, consolidated boards, and used fee increases, fee reductions, and fee holidays to bring boards into range; he also said the division had improved retention after inspector pay increases. Members questioned rising personnel costs, the use of opioid settlement funds for DEA license reimbursements, the request to remove a 10% transfer limitation, and whether cash balances should be redistributed among boards. Barron said the transfer exemption was largely a holdover and that cross-subsidizing boards would be possible but unpopular. He also explained that complaints drive enforcement, that a universal discipline bill could improve consistency, and that vehicle replacements were still needed because the fleet is aging despite possible future legislation. Finally, the committee heard the State Lottery budget. Staff reported that the lottery continues to generate dividends for schools and public buildings, with most expenditures tied to prizes and commissions. Director Andrew Arulenandum said the lottery has reduced management layers, renegotiated major contracts, and expects significant savings beginning in fiscal year 2027. Members asked about the role of lottery detectives, advertising spending, and the need for MacBooks and iMacs; the director said detectives investigate theft and other crimes involving lottery inventory, advertising effectiveness depends heavily on jackpot size, and the Apple equipment is needed for in-house design and artwork. The meeting ended with adjournment and a reminder about upcoming budget-setting work groups and future hearings.

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• kid who is in the foster care system, they're already going to enough as it is when they're being Bonds
• It narrows executive compensation limits, so the salary caps apply only to the CEO or executive director
• It also limits the use of state and federal funds for executive compensation while allowing non-state
• I'm just curious if that is just because you felt like it was limiting to list those and it's going to
• It creates flexibility for ALFs, allowing them to retain a limited nursing services specialty license

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• For this hearing, we'll be limiting substantive testimony to two primary witnesses on each side of the
• Before we start with the remainder of the agenda, I will remind everyone that we'll be limited to two
• AB 1054 offers an effective approach to managing both present and future budget limitations while ensuring
• We are limited partners and have no ability to control or influence an underlying company's construction
• sweeping consequences, potentially extending beyond real estate or infrastructure projects to corporate bonds

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Public Employment and Retirement heard two bills. AB 1054 by Assemblymember Gibson would create a Deferred Retirement Option Program for eligible CHP officers and CAL FIRE firefighters, allowing them to work up to five additional years while their retirement benefits accrue in an interest-bearing account. Supporters, including representatives of CHP and CAL FIRE, said the bill would help retain experienced public safety personnel, address staffing strain, and remain cost-neutral to the state. Members generally supported the measure, and the committee passed it 7-0 and referred it to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 1439 by Assemblymember Garcia, sponsored by the State Building and Construction Trades Council. The bill would require public pension and retirement systems to apply stronger labor standards when investing in California development projects, including prevailing wage, skilled-and-trained workforce, and labor neutrality provisions. Supporters argued that public pension investments should not back projects with wage theft, unsafe conditions, or poor labor practices, and that stronger standards improve project quality and returns. Opponents, including county retirement systems, builders, housing groups, and local government associations, warned the bill could interfere with fiduciary duties, increase costs, create litigation risk, and reduce housing and development activity. Committee members raised concerns about the bill’s scope, definitions, and possible impacts on housing and pension stability, but several said they were willing to give the author a chance to continue working on amendments. The author committed to further revisions and said the bill was still in early stages. The committee approved AB 1439 5-0, with one member not voting, and sent it to Appropriations. The meeting ended with brief farewell remarks for a committee consultant who is leaving for the Senate.