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• This would pilot some funds to tribal entities through the Indian Affairs Department for design, study
• On item number four, on the tribal entities plan, design, study, and implement introduction—so will that
• This would pilot some funds to tribal entities through the Indian Affairs Department for design, study
• entities plan design, design, study, and implement introduction.
• With respect to item number four, how much federal funds come to our tribal entities for...

Keywords: 996, all

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• And again, I think that's maybe a question for the folks... ...question for the folks with that entity
• Public entities in our state use reservoirs like Big Creek Lake for their water supply and still manage
• The same entity that bided out the fishing concession on that same lake for over 60 years has now bid
• It was a public entity open for 3 days a week. Yes, it was Friday, Saturday. Yes, sir.
• What have we become as a nation or a state that allows entities like Ms. to control natural resources

Bills: HB471, HB473

Keywords: water authority, sewer management, fire protection, local governance, board of directors, local officers, water recreation, public access, water bodies, recreational use, water commissions, 1136, house, all

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• Taxing jurisdictions are those entities that have taxing authority, and we think about sort of the three
• have taxing those entities that have taxing Authority<00:03:10.920><c> and</c><00:03:11.360><c> we</
• If that property was then leased to an entity that was not the entity for which the exemption was originally
• If the entity purchasing is an exempt entity of some kind, they would not be included in the sales ratio
• analysis um if the entity purchasing analysis um if the entity purchasing though<01:29:31.239><c> is<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And so having a law chartered entities.
• Obviously, this commercial entity.
• So, this is to some extent to cater to those entities that need this.
• So, this is to some extent to cater to those entities that need this.
• </c><02:33:49.840><c> that</c> extent to cater to those entities that extent to cater to those entities

Bills: HB0111, HB0112, HB0122

Keywords: capital construction, state funding, Wyoming, major maintenance, community colleges, task force, legislative services, budget appropriation, unexpended funds, sunset clause, healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, 916, all

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• In New Mexico, when you start a charter school, you establish a new governmental entity.
• This is a great way for us to do long-term financing for entities that have established their schools
• Each entity has to abide by those guidelines. lines, and that's why it is so complicated.
• The charter schools are within that unless they are a privately owned entity or not renewed yet.
• There aren't public entities with available space.

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• Reconciliation ties in closely with appropriations, but they are two different entities."
• After 2029, well, you had a debate and argument again about another password entity tax.
• Having a SALT cap was viable because you had password entities as an option.
• Was the pass-through entity tax, and this would have been taxed under, you know, as corporations and
• And I would actually say that during the pandemic years, there are several of those entities, whether

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• federal purple Bar there that goes to both districts and colleges and in some cases, even other entities
• It is not a degree-granting entity, rather says certificate granting entity.
• But I'll tell you what we identified as a result of this program over half the entities that responded
• And so we find on entities across Florida that are for 5 or 6 series of patches behind surprising so
• We bring in cyber entities that want to talk about their products.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• minor or minor parent to bring a civil action against a covered company, developer, or a commercial entity
• Removes the requirement for a commercial entity that knowingly and internationally publishes or distrups
• minor or minor parents to bring a civil action against a covered company, developer, or a commercial entity
• HB 2991 would require any commercial entity that provides access to materials deemed harmful to minors
• HB 2991 would require any commercial entity that provides access to materials deemed harmful to minors

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recorded attendance, welcomed former Senator Limpancrazi, and recognized page Owen Washburn and his family. The chamber then moved through messages and second-reading listings, and the Committee of the Whole considered several House bills. HB 2398, dealing with watercraft operation and peer-to-peer watercraft sharing insurance, received a floor amendment clarifying the types of insurers that may provide primary commercial boat liability coverage and was reported do pass as amended. HB 2477, relating to the Arizona Education Savings Plan, was amended to add investment guardrails, conflict-of-interest protections, an advisory team, limits on land investments, and statutory treatment of the local government investment pool, then reported do pass as amended. The Committee of the Whole also considered HB 2251 on midwifery, which was amended to transfer oversight of licensed midwives from the Department of Health Services to the Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board, add a licensed midwife to the board, separate midwife and naturopathic funds, apply investigative and disciplinary procedures, and make conforming changes; it was reported do pass as amended. HB 2991, concerning minors’ access to technology content and social media, drew extensive debate. A floor amendment revised age-signal and parental-consent procedures, changed default settings language, removed a private right of action, and made other technical changes. Senators Tise, Epstein, and others argued the bill still raised serious First Amendment and censorship concerns, while Senator Bullock defended it as a child-safety measure that did not require uploading ID. The bill was ultimately reported do pass as amended. In third reading, the Senate adopted the Committee of the Whole report, retained HB 2397 on the calendar, and voted on several bills. HB 2104, HB 2105, HB 2763, HB 2786, HB 2771, HB 2782, and HB 4117 passed; HB 2457, HB 2494, and HB 2696 failed. HB 2457 and HB 2494 drew opposition over local control and land-use concerns, while HB 2696, aimed at fuel and gas prices, drew criticism that the Commerce Authority was not the right vehicle and that the issue was driven by federal policy. HB 4117, relating to offenses against public order and religious services, passed after sharp debate over whether it would protect worship or chill protest and free speech, with opponents warning of vague language and potential political prosecutions. The Senate also voted to reconsider its prior action on HB 2311 and HB 2601, requested the House return HB 2995 for reconsideration, and adjourned until Thursday, June 11, at 10:00 a.m.

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• It specifies that a governmental entity or institution employee who is found liable for facilitating,
• that, within six months of the effective date, the state, a political subdivision, or a government entity
• And it specifies that the state or any other governmental entity or employee of such entities is civilly
• They said it's when a private entity chooses to run a petition, and as my colleague Senator Kuby pointed
• out, as soon as that private entity got the first signature on that petition, it's not theirs anymore

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the journal. The body then extended the session under Rule 27 and agreed to request House consent to adjourn until April 27, 2026. It moved into Committee of the Whole to consider several House bills, including HB 2170 (procurement code-related), HB 2415 (kratom regulation), HB 2700 (housing technology study committee), and HB 2950 (special districts/tourism improvement areas). Amendments were adopted on HB 2170, HB 2415, and HB 2950, and the committee reported HB 2170, HB 2415, and HB 2700 do pass; HB 2950 was later defeated on third read. The Senate also heard a brief welcome for visiting students and a personal privilege statement on Earth Day and environmental issues. The Senate then entered an additional Committee of the Whole for HB 2035 (child welfare and placement), HB 2249 (parental bill of rights), and HB 2573 (DUI/local referendum-related language). HB 2035 received a Warner amendment expanding the definition of extended family to include adoptive family members; HB 2249 received a Mesnard amendment adding liability and technical changes; and HB 2573 received a Rogers technical amendment. All three were reported out do pass as amended. On third read, HB 2573 passed 20-9, with several senators explaining opposition based on referendum and emergency-clause concerns tied to a Marana data center dispute; HB 2170 passed 17-12; HB 2415 passed 22-7; HB 2035 passed 26-3; and HB 2249 passed 17-12. HB 2950 failed 10-19. The Senate also considered House Concurrent Resolution 2043, substituting it for the Senate version and sending it to third read. The resolution, which calls for a convention to propose a federal constitutional amendment limiting congressional terms, passed 16-13 after several senators warned about the risks of a constitutional convention and the lack of limits on its scope. The House’s message on adjournment was read, committee meetings for April 27 were announced, and members made personal privilege remarks, including birthday wishes and an announcement about the annual legislative charity softball game. The Senate then adjourned until Monday, April 27, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.

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• But no one entity or person is responsible for that number. It's all of these systems.
• No one entity or person is responsible for that number. It's all of these systems intersecting.
• And we will be looking at all the concerns that have been raised by local government, local entities
• Our entities and our communities are going to be taxing community members in order to meet those staffing
• But regardless of where they're coming from, there's still an impact to the local entity.

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Housing heard two substantive housing bills and two consent items. SB 1116 by Senator Caballero would update the Starter Home Revitalization Act (SB 684) by clarifying development standards for small infill housing, reinforcing ministerial approval and timelines, improving state oversight and reporting, updating subdivision rules, and addressing private restrictions such as HOA or deed provisions that can block housing. The author and supporters, including California YIMBY and a small developer, said the bill responds to implementation problems and would help produce more starter homes; there was no opposition testimony. Members generally supported the measure but noted concerns about local implementation and the broader impact-fee/infrastructure context. SB 1117 by Senator Cervantes would clarify ADU fee law so local governments assess impact fees only on the portion of an ADU above 750 square feet, rather than on the full unit, while keeping the existing 750-square-foot exemption intact. Supporters argued the current fee structure discourages larger ADUs and creates a sharp production drop above 750 square feet; a homeowner witness said fees on an 800-square-foot ADU would have exceeded construction costs. Local government and fire-related organizations opposed or opposed unless amended, arguing impact fees fund essential infrastructure and services and should remain tied to nexus studies. Several senators said the bill was narrowly tailored but emphasized the need to address broader infrastructure financing. The committee also took up consent items SB 1267 by Senator Allen and SB 1426, the committee omnibus bill. After the committee obtained a quorum and later reconvened, it approved the consent calendar 10-0, SB 1117 10-0, and SB 1116 8-0. All measures were ordered out to the Senate Local Government Committee, and the hearing was adjourned.

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• But no one entity or person is responsible for that number. It's all of these systems.
• No one entity or person is responsible for that number.
• And we will be looking at all the concerns that have been raised by local government, local entities
• So one way or another, our entities and our communities are going to be taxing community members in order
• But regardless of where they're coming from, there's still an impact to the local entity.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• This is an annual audit of non-federal entities expending federal awards.
• We wanted to tell you all a little bit about the history of OMEG and how it came to be its own entity
• And it became its own entity in 2013.
• And it became its own entity in 2013.
• In 2013, the legislature moved that into its own independent entity, and the statute that does that is

Keywords: 1204, all

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• We have had numerous complaints come to us because there have been some entities in the state that have
• Certain entities have been taking advantage of people and their families.
• a single mother working on, living on a reservation, who pawned her car for $5,000 to give to an entity
• And we have another example of another indigenous family who gave the same entity $7,000 and it produced
• There are certain entities that have sprung up that are outside of our jurisdiction and are unregulated

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• these state officers and employees are prohibited from participating in state transactions with an entity
• compensation, gratuity, or award from any other person who has an ownership interest of 10% or more in an entity
• employee is not a party, but has an ownership interest of 1% or more, rather than 10% or more, in an entity
• subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, or national origin by any governmental entity
• In this state, many governmental entities within Washington provide services for those with limited English

Summary: The committee heard several bill presentations and took executive action on three measures. House Bill 2249 would remove a civil service exemption for Washington Technology Solutions cybersecurity employees, allowing those workers to be covered by state civil service law; the prime sponsor and a Washington Federation of State Employees representative said the bill would correct an unintended statutory discrepancy and let similarly classified IT security staff organize like counterparts in other agencies. House Bill 2475 would direct the Office of Equity to develop uniform language-access guidelines for state agencies and address interpreter and translator shortages; supporters from the Latino Community Fund, WFSE, and the Office of Equity said the bill would improve access to public services for limited-English-proficiency residents. House Bill 2237 would require deputy state fire marshal salaries to be competitive with comparable local fire agencies and direct a report on whether the State Fire Marshal’s Office should be made independent of the State Patrol; supporters said current pay is too low and hurts recruitment and retention. House Bill 2408 was described as a cleanup bill removing expired provisions and obsolete references to the Department of Personnel and other outdated statutes, and OFM supported it. In executive session, the committee adopted amendments and reported out three bills. Substitute House Bill 2281, concerning tribal traditional cultural places and consultation, was amended to narrow consultation scope, remove a reference to “contemporary” lands, and add a three-year statute of limitations; a proposed amendment to remove the cause of action was rejected, and the bill passed 4-3. House Bill 2309, which limits OFM from treating a postgraduate degree as the only way to show qualifications unless required by law, was reported out unanimously. House Bill 2244, a Sunshine Committee cleanup bill on ethics and public disclosure, was amended to restore exemptions for certain donor records and driver case records and then passed unanimously. The committee also heard House Bill 2352, which would lower the ownership threshold for state ethics conflicts from 10% to 1% to align state law with municipal ethics rules. Representative Paulette argued the current 10% standard is too lax and weakens public trust, but no vote was taken on the bill during the meeting. The hearing on House Bill 2435, which would create a Legislative Office on Indian Affairs to provide training and resources for legislators and staff on tribal affairs, featured strong support from Representative Lekanoff, who said it would strengthen the legislature’s government-to-government relationship with tribes. The committee then recessed and later adjourned after completing the remaining hearings.

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• Those CRA dollars, through the securities, would then be allocated to qualified investment entities.
• Those qualified investment entities are qualified nonprofit organizations in the community that could
• securities comes once the properties are sold, and that waterfall goes 90% to the qualified investment entities
• waterfall goes 90% to the investors who have put the CRA monies in, then goes to the qualified investment entity
• Finally, if the law-serving entities are either unable or unwilling to service a new facility in a private

Summary: The Assembly Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Committee met in person and established quorum after beginning briefly as a subcommittee. The committee adopted its rules and then heard several bills focused on economic recovery, housing, technology, retail theft, and utility infrastructure. AB 265 (Caloza) would create a $100 million state-funded small business and nonprofit recovery program for organizations affected by declared emergencies; it drew broad support from small business, nonprofit, chamber, city, and community groups, with no opposition voiced. AB 797 (Harabedian) proposed a zero-cost state financing structure using CRA-backed securities to help community nonprofits buy wildfire-damaged properties at fair market value and prevent predatory investor purchases; it was presented as a community stabilization tool and received support from the California Community Foundation, with no opposition. AB 940 (Wicks/Ellis) would establish quantum innovation zones to strengthen California’s quantum computing economy, and AB 949 (Shiavo) would create a retail theft grant program for small businesses to fund security improvements and theft prevention measures; both bills were supported by business and university witnesses, though one member said they would not vote for AB 949 due to concerns about broader crime policy. AB 1347 (Carrillo) proposed a pilot program to speed utility interconnections in priority growth regions, including allowing developers to trade expedited connections for upfront infrastructure cost recovery and use microgrids in some cases; it had no opposition in the hearing. Committee members generally expressed support for the bills, especially those aimed at disaster recovery and small business resilience. Questions on AB 940 focused on where quantum innovation zones might be located and how local governments and universities would coordinate; the author and witnesses said the zones should be open statewide and could build on existing research centers such as Berkeley, Stanford, Caltech, UCSB, UCLA, and UCSC. On AB 797, members discussed the need to protect homeowners from below-market offers after wildfires. On AB 949, the author emphasized that modest grants could help small businesses make security upgrades and prevent repeated theft losses. The committee voted to send AB 265, AB 797, AB 940, AB 949, and AB 1347 forward, generally on party-line or near-unanimous votes, with the bills reported out of committee and placed on call as needed. The consent calendar, including AB 254, AB 415, AB 655, AB 1232, AB 1254, AB 1477, and HR 27, was also approved. The hearing adjourned at 10:33 a.m.

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• But it is, I believe, an entity that operates an electronic platform through which customers can exchange
• So, there are third-party entities that provide wallet solutions, whether cold wallets or hot wallets
• The Department of Banking regulates entities that are both permitted PFC sellers and registered perpetual
• I would hope they put their faith in the Department of Banking, and we would regulate that entity.
• to prohibit or remove someone who has engaged in certain malfeasance activity from working in any entity

Bills: HB3803, HB3804, HB3805, HB3806, HB3833, HB4134, HB4233, HB4238, HB4243

Keywords: HB 3803, Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 712, perpetual care cemetery, perpetual care trust fund, cemetery regulation, financial confidentiality, confidential records, regulatory examination, Texas Department of Banking, commissioner disclosure, interagency information sharing, state agency enforcement, federal agency disclosure, trust fund oversight, burial services, cemetery trust, consumer protection, state banks, Texas Finance Code

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• People that own entity that owns, I'm not aware of any at this time.
• Currently, the commission may not award a grant to an entity that does not agree to make the alternative
• But then other available entities couldn't achieve that. I will also offer there are many.
• Private entities that want to have private businesses for large fleets that don't want to make things
• publicly available, but they play by these rules that are here, a carve-out for this entity, I think

Bills: HB205

Keywords: disaster recovery, economic development, grants, loans, infrastructure support

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• </c><00:03:36.400><c> if</c> our licensed and chartered entities if our licensed and chartered entities
• </c><00:20:08.400><c> there's</c> talk mostly about CCD entities there's talk mostly about CCD entities
• </c> each statute that governs CCD entities each statute that governs CCD entities outlines<00:20:12.320
• </c> are paid for by the the other entities are paid for by the the other entities so<03:34:32.520><c
• </c> team if it's one of the primex entities team if it's one of the primex entities which<03:35:25.920

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard the Banking Department’s fiscal year 2026-2027 budget presentation from Commissioner Amelia Galeri. She described the department as a self-funded consumer protection regulator overseeing two main areas: the Banking Trust Division, which supervises state-chartered banks, credit unions, and trust companies, and the Consumer Credit Division, which oversees more than 7,000 licensees including mortgage and money transmitter businesses. She said the department’s budget is about 86% salaries and benefits, with 53 positions all filled, and explained that the agency funds itself through fees, fines, and end-of-year assessments on regulated entities. Galeri said the department is facing workload growth from several directions: continued growth in the trust industry, increased fintech supervision, and a new requirement to regularly examine auto dealers that take finance applications, which adds about 300 exams over two fiscal years. She said the department was directed to flat-fund its budget based on 2025 levels but was allowed to increase travel and training. To stay within that limit, she said the department reduced office space, went paperless, converted administrative and licensing positions into examiner positions, and expects to defund an embedded DOJ database administrator position once a new SharePoint system is fully implemented. Members asked about how the department’s revenue and assessments work, including whether fees were increasing and how much existing banks would pay. Galeri said fees are not being raised, most banks pay little or no fines, and assessments are based largely on asset size, with trust companies paying the bulk. She also explained that fines are set by statute, generally capped at $2,500 per violation for consumer credit entities, and said she would not recommend increasing that cap. The committee then voted to accept the Banking Department’s budget proposal as presented in HQ1, with a motion and second and no discussion. The transcript then moved to the Department of Energy budget. Commissioner Jared Chakin and Chief of Operations Lenny Radio discussed federal program funding, including LIHEAP fuel assistance and weatherization. They said the apparent drop in fuel assistance funding from FY 2024 actuals to the budgeted amount is due to the loss of ARPA and CARES Act supplemental funds, while weatherization remains a federally constrained program with a waiting list and limited flexibility. Members also asked about a proposed transfer from the renewable energy fund; staff said the transfer would still allow the department to carry out its statutory duties for the year, though the committee deferred deeper discussion until House Bill 2.

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• </c> other entities. other entities.
• </c> so-called Chinese entities of concern. so-called Chinese entities of concern.
• What is a Chinese entity of concern. What is a Chinese entity of concern?
• </c><04:29:05.680><c> Today,</c> Chinese entities of concern. Today, Chinese entities of concern.
• </c> committed by Kremlin linked entities committed by Kremlin linked entities such<08:22:13.440><c>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The 28 entities' term back funds were reinstated. on counties and municipalities and Senator Stone is
• The 28 entities term back funds were reinstated, Delinquent private water and sewer audits.
• The 28 entities' term-back funds were reinstated after all required reports were submitted.
• Officials for 16 entities were present to address repeated findings.
• The authority operates as an independent entity with its own management and employees.”

Summary: The Legislative Joint Auditing Committee met on June 5 and first adopted prior minutes and several committee reports. The executive committee report noted adoption of its minutes, staff updates on scheduled audits, approval of an annual financial audit for the City of Horseshoe Bend, and an update on the intern program. The Counties and Municipalities report covered delinquent private water and sewer audits, compliance follow-up with towns including Denning, Gum Springs, Omer, Fargo, Jericho, and Haynes, and review of current and deferred reports; the committee filed most current reports but deferred several and referred some matters to prosecutors and the Attorney General. The Educational Institutions report said 103 education audits were reviewed, most with no findings, while several school districts had findings and one Booneville School District finding was referred to law enforcement. The State Agencies report included findings at the Department of Finance and Administration and a deferred Department of Health report, and the committee filed 13 reports. The committee then received lengthy presentations on the State of Arkansas annual comprehensive financial report and the state single audit for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. Legislative Audit issued unmodified opinions on the state financial statements, but identified two material weaknesses: insufficient internal controls at the Office of State Technology to monitor threats and unauthorized access, and improper methodology changes and documentation issues at the Division of Workforce Services affecting year-end estimates for unemployment-related accounts. The single audit covered $12.4 billion in federal awards across 469 programs, with 16 major programs reviewed. Auditors reported 33 findings overall, including 31 federal findings, $12.9 million in outstanding questioned costs, and qualified opinions for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program, the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund, and the Child Care Development Fund cluster. Committee members questioned DHS, the broadband office, OST, DFA, Education, and Workforce Services about the findings, corrective actions, cyber protections, federal drawdowns, child care reporting, and accounting methodology changes. Several agencies described corrective steps. DHS said it had changed how it draws Summer EBT funds, addressed provider revalidation and incarceration-related Medicaid issues, and updated internal processes and staffing. The broadband office said the questioned costs reflected invoice documentation disputes rather than missing payments and expected Treasury review to resolve the issue. OST said it was expanding logging, endpoint detection, and enterprise monitoring, and described broader cybersecurity investments, training, and a roadmap. DFA and Workforce Services addressed the workers’ compensation and unemployment accounting issues, with Workforce Services saying it had updated its policy and submitted the methodology to DFA. After discussion, the committee voted to hold the two statewide audit reports over until the August meeting, with members asked to submit specific questions in advance so only needed agencies would return. The final item was a special report on the Hot Spring County Solid Waste Authority for January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025. The audit reviewed compliance with laws, board procedures, bidding, payroll, permits, inspections, and cash handling. It noted prior private audit findings on segregation of duties, that recent private audit reports had not been obtained for 2023 through 2025, and that the current administrator said prior office staff and bookkeeping contractors resigned when he was hired. The authority’s operations and revenue sources were described, and the report was presented for committee review.