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• So those are three exemptions which share the same objective statement, which is to reduce tax burden
• Solar energy, also non-existent in the early years, increased to about 3% share in 2020.
• This share has steadily declined to just under 25% in 2020.
• Uh non-wind and non uh 3% share in 2020.
• This share has steadily generation.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• private spaces such as to share private spaces such as restrooms,<00:51:18.000><c> locker</c><00:51:
• I'm just wondering if you would be able to share a little more insight with us.
• I'm just wondering if you would be able to share a little more insight with us.
• </c><01:18:22.360><c> a</c><01:18:22.440><c> little</c><01:18:22.720><c> more</c> uh be able to share
• with us a little bit &gt;&gt; but could you share with us a little bit more<01:18:46.000><c> because

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Parental consent allows for the sharing of information between health care providers and schools.
• Becky Wilson. share student information without share student information without consent<00:31:34.840
• </c><00:31:51.240><c> personally</c> to privacy by sharing personally to privacy by sharing personally
• I just know anecdotally they share the same challenges we share at the Department of Safety, as of today
• Okay, they are sharing the data.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c> bloodborne diseases being being shared bloodborne diseases being being shared by<01:15:00.320><c
• </c><02:34:53.120><c> my</c> &gt;&gt; So it sounds like you share my &gt;&gt; So it sounds like you share
• Um I I will share laser eye surgery.
• </c><02:57:34.640><c> a</c> my testimony today, I want to share a my testimony today, I want to share
• I want to share sometimes downplayed.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We share the county's appreciation for the senator's recent amendments.
• First, I really do want to share the gratitude to the Senator for your leadership.
• That's all I'll share on that point.
• That's all I'll share on that point. All right. Any other questions or comments?
• Great, thank you all for sharing your positions and for the witnesses.

Summary: The committee heard several housing-related bills, beginning with SB 1003, which would create pro-housing enhanced infrastructure financing districts to help local governments fund infrastructure needed for housing developments. The author and supporters argued that infrastructure costs often prevent projects from penciling out, while the chair expressed support and said the bill would be taken up later when quorum was available. SB 1014 followed, proposing new disclosure requirements for local jurisdictions to provide good-faith estimates of on-site and off-site improvements within 30 days of application, with supporters saying it would reduce late surprises and opposition from several cities citing implementation concerns with the 30-day timelines. The committee then took up SB 802, a Sacramento-region bill requiring a joint powers authority to coordinate housing and homelessness services. Senator Ashby and former Mayor Darrell Steinberg argued that Sacramento’s fragmented system has failed for years and that a JPA would improve accountability, coordination, and use of state funds. The bill drew broad support from local officials, service providers, business groups, and advocates, while some county and city representatives registered opposition or neutral concerns about state-mandated local governance. Several committee members said they were persuaded by the need for regional coordination, though some raised concerns about local control; the chair noted the bill would be moved when quorum allowed. The committee also heard SB 1092 and SB 1093, both focused on mobile home park residents after disasters or park sales. SB 1092 would give residents a right of first opportunity to match a sale offer for a park, with supporters saying it protects vulnerable seniors and preserves affordable housing, while park owners and their representatives argued it would devalue property and raise constitutional and financing concerns. SB 1093 would require more transparent communication, access to property, and consideration of rebuilding or closure after a disaster; supporters cited the long uncertainty faced by Palisades residents, while opponents warned about liability, safety, and burdensome review requirements. Members split along similar lines, with some emphasizing property rights and market impacts and others stressing the need to protect residents and preserve scarce affordable housing.

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• Gain share? What kind of benefits do they offer?
• These are just straight conversations, things that might appear like common sense, but I want to share
• Gain<00:08:02.320><c> share?
• What kind of benefits do Gain share? What kind of benefits do they<00:08:04.080><c> offer?
• </c><00:17:39.080><c> with</c><00:17:39.320><c> you</c> I'll share with you.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The speaker outlined Kentucky’s economic development strategy and how the cabinet evaluates and awards incentives. He emphasized using national benchmarks such as Site Selection and Area Development magazines, focusing on real data, competitiveness, and performance-based incentives. He said the state is performing well nationally in investment rankings, and credited the legislature with providing tools that help attract and retain jobs, especially through speed to market, site readiness, transportation, and workforce coordination. A major portion of the remarks described the “anatomy” of an incentive package: first improving sites and infrastructure such as water, sewer, roads, and rail spurs; then using sales tax benefits for construction materials and equipment; then training support through the Bluegrass State Skills Corporation; and finally the Kentucky Business Incentive (KBI) program, which reimburses qualifying expenses from incremental tax revenue. He said incentives are negotiated, data-driven, and targeted toward companies with strong wage levels, training plans, growth potential, and, in some cases, agricultural benefits or industry leadership. He also noted special treatment for heritage communities and said the state has expanded KBI beyond heavy manufacturing to include R&D, headquarters, and service businesses. The speaker also described compliance and oversight. Incentive agreements are written with job, wage, investment, and community-benefit terms, and companies must file regular reports and invoices. Cash incentives can be clawed back if commitments are not met, while tax credits are tied to actual investment and job creation. He said the Revenue Cabinet and Environment and Energy Cabinet play important monitoring roles, and that projects go through application review and preliminary approval by the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority before final approval and payment. He closed by thanking legislators for their support and for allowing more flexible, capped, and data-driven incentive tools.

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• While sharing many goals with the Governor, the Senate budget plan diverges from the Governor's proposal
• So, you know, we have shared some information.
• We're certainly open to sharing any additional information that... We have shared some information.
• So I appreciate the question, and again, we're open to sharing whatever information we can.
• , let alone a significant share, of the bond cap authority.

Summary: The subcommittee heard an extensive presentation on the administration’s housing reorganization proposal, which would centralize multifamily affordable housing finance under the new Housing Development and Finance Committee (HDFC) and align it with the Governor’s trailer bill language. Administration officials said the plan is intended to create a one-stop application and award process, reduce duplicative timelines and costs, and pair state subsidy with private activity bonds and federal tax credits more efficiently. They also described proposed changes to the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program, including shifting a larger share of funding toward housing-related awards while preserving a portion for sustainable communities investments. The Legislative Analyst’s Office generally supported the streamlining concept but recommended changes to the proposed bond set-aside timing and urged flexibility for integrated applications and future reporting on demand. Senators, especially Senator Cabaldon, raised concerns that the proposal could weaken the original climate-and-transportation purpose of the sustainable communities program and that the reorganization would be undercut by the lack of new housing production funding in the budget. The item was held open without a vote. The committee then received a report from the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee and the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee on federal and state housing tax credits. Staff explained that the federal H.R. 1 change lowering the bond-financing threshold from 50% to 25% greatly expanded the number of projects able to use the 4% federal tax credit, allowing California to fund many more projects and units. They also described the state low-income housing tax credit as an important gap-filling tool for projects that still need additional subsidy, and noted existing set-asides for rural, homeless, at-risk, and extremely low-income projects. Members discussed rehabilitation as well as new construction, and the item was informational only. Finally, the Civil Rights Department reported on the effects of federal civil rights policy changes and on three programs facing expiration: California vs. Hate, the Community Conflict Resolution Unit, and Investigations and Conciliation Enhancement. Director Kevin Kish said federal cuts and policy shifts have reduced support for fair housing and other civil rights functions, while CRD’s caseload has grown from about 8,700 open matters a year ago to more than 12,000, with a six-month wait for interviews despite overtime triage efforts. Senators expressed strong support for continuing the programs and concern about the broader federal rollback of civil rights enforcement. The department said it is using overtime, intake triage, and outreach partnerships to manage the workload and direct Californians to appropriate state, local, and nonprofit resources.

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• While sharing many goals with the Governor, the Senate budget plan diverges from the Governor's proposal
• So, you know, we have shared some information.
• We have shared some information.
• I'm also sharing on behalf of Izel Castellis, a student at UC Davis who had to leave for class.
• , let alone a significant share, of the bond cap authority.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• While sharing many goals with the Governor, the Senate budget plan diverges from the Governor's proposal
• So, you know, we have shared some information.
• We're certainly open to sharing, you know, any additional information that...
• We have shared some information.
• , let alone a significant share, of the bond cap authority.

Summary: The subcommittee opened with remarks on the Senate’s budget plan for affordable housing and homelessness, including a proposed $2 billion housing investment and full funding for HHAP rounds 7 and 8. The first major item was the administration’s housing reorganization and trailer bill package, which would codify the new Housing Development and Finance Committee (HDFC), consolidate multifamily housing finance programs into a one-stop application and award process, and shift some authority over bonds, tax credits, and the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program. Administration officials said the goal was to reduce duplication, speed projects from award to construction, and improve accountability by aligning financing decisions. The LAO generally supported the streamlining concept but recommended changes to the proposed bond set-aside and earlier reallocation of unused bond authority, and suggested preserving flexibility for integrated applications and reporting back on the proposed 70/30 split for housing versus sustainable communities funding. Committee members, especially Senator Cabaldon, raised concerns that the new committee structure could add process and delay, and questioned whether the proposal was effectively repurposing the climate-oriented ASIC program into a housing finance tool without enough direct investment in core housing programs. Administration witnesses responded that the structure was meant to create transparency, public accountability, and simultaneous financing awards, and said the proposal was only a first step in a broader consolidation effort. Members also asked about specific programs such as the Joe Serna Farm Worker Housing Grant Program and the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program, and staff said those would remain within the broader streamlined framework or the flexible sustainable communities allocation. The committee then heard from CDLAC and TCAC on federal tax credit changes and state housing finance. Staff explained that H.R. 1 increased the federal 9% LIHTC allocation and, more importantly, lowered the bond-financing threshold for 4% credits from 50% to 25%, allowing California to finance many more projects. They reported emergency regulations were adopted quickly to implement the change, resulting in 195 projects and more than 25,000 units in the 4% program, while the 9% program funded 58 projects and nearly 3,000 units. Members asked about the value of the state low-income housing tax credit program and rehabilitation projects; staff said state credits remain important for filling financing gaps and that a portion of bond and credit resources is now set aside for acquisition and rehabilitation. Finally, the Civil Rights Department reported on the effects of federal civil rights rollbacks and on three limited-term or expiring programs: California vs. Hate, the Community Conflict Resolution Unit, and Investigations and Conciliation Enhancement. Director Kevin Kish said federal closures and funding cuts have increased demand on the department, which now has more than 12,000 open matters, up from 8,700 a year earlier, and a six-month wait for intake interviews despite overtime triage and early case screening. Members urged continued funding for the programs, arguing they are essential as federal protections weaken; department staff said California vs. Hate connects callers quickly to support services, the conflict resolution unit fills a gap left by the shuttered federal counterpart, and the limited-term investigators have helped reduce wait times even as filings continue to rise.

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• Again, I apologize for what you shared today.
• It takes a lot of courage to share that. Thank you. Thank you. Definitely.
• It's pretty common shared information where people can be to assault incarcerated people.
• And I also just wanted to share with Ms. Mota, Ms. Grayson, and Ms.
• But when we're able to share, we do. And we take the recommendations very seriously.

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• I'm going to share Representative Jones's as well.
• I do share also Representative Veit.
• And she and I do not share politics, to be clear.
• And she and I do not share politics, to be clear.
• And she is arguably one of the most pro-life people in this. share politics, to be clear.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• a a mental health uh who was sharing a a mental health story<01:29:57.840><c> of</c><01:29:58.000><c
• It was something that you were willing to stand up there and share with all of us.
• It was something that you were willing to stand up there and share with all of us.
• It was something that you were willing to stand up there and share with all of us.
• It was something that you were willing to stand up there and share with all of us.

Keywords: 981, all

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• In fact, those three companies have more of a market share at 54%.
• This is from the market share reports.
• And just to share with you the fees: In 2025, the Integrion TPA fee was $1.6 million.
• And just to share with you the fees: In 2025, the Integrion TPA fee was $1.6 million.
• It took two years and many shared voices to rewrite our Children's Code in 1993.

Bills: SB41, SB153, SB165, SB261, SB264

Keywords: sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, procurement, contracting, small business, local government, disaster recovery, emergency procurement, certification, public spending, juvenile justice, delinquency, rehabilitation, community corrections, risk assessment, public safety, health regulations

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• In fact, those three companies have more of a market share at 54%.
• This is from the market share reports.
• And just to share with you the fees: in 2025, the Integrion TPA fee was $1.6 million.
• The only reason I'm asking is you're waiting for an amendment to come down to share.
• It took two years and many shared voices to rewrite our Children's Code in 1993.

Bills: HB99, HJR5, HM39, HB206, HB213, SB41, SB153, SB165, SB261, SB264

Keywords: medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process

Summary: The committee first took up a lengthy informational presentation on the Patient Compensation Fund (PCF) and New Mexico medical malpractice insurance. Teresa Hassey, a plaintiffs’ attorney, described the PCF’s origin in the 1976 Medical Malpractice Act, its role as a state-backed excess coverage system, and her view that it was mismanaged when hospital participation expanded without individualized risk assessments. She argued that hospitals underpaid surcharges, that the fund was depleted by claims, and that the 2021 amendments and later legislative infusions were meant to shore up deficits and phase hospitals out. Superintendent of Insurance Alice Kane and LFC analyst Julia Rodriguez presented a different perspective, emphasizing recent general fund infusions, current surcharge collections, the use of actuarial reviews, and the PCF’s budget and settlement activity. Kane said the market is highly concentrated, New Mexico’s malpractice costs and defense expenses are high, and the fund still provides lower-cost coverage than the open market, while also noting ongoing issues with future medical claims, TPA transition, and investment management. Committee members questioned the presenters at length about why New Mexico malpractice premiums are so high, whether defense costs were being conflated with claim payouts, how the PCF works with primary coverage and excess coverage, and whether hospitals were properly assessed when they entered the fund. Several senators raised concerns about punitive damages, corporate practice of medicine, and whether the state’s legal environment is driving doctors away. Others challenged the data comparisons, noting differences between one-year figures and multi-year averages, and asked why New Mexico’s costs remain far above neighboring states. Kane and Hassey disagreed on the causes, with Kane pointing to high claims and defense costs over time and Hassey arguing that hospital participation and punitive-damage exposure distorted the market. The chair concluded the discussion by saying the committee had not exhausted the topic and that he still wanted a clear path to reducing doctors’ insurance costs. After a break, the committee moved on to Senate Bill 41. Senator Charlie introduced the bill, which would eliminate the statute of limitations for the most serious sexual crimes in New Mexico. He argued that trauma, coercion, fear, and delayed disclosure often prevent survivors from reporting promptly, and said the law should reflect that reality. The bill was presented as a response to survivor testimony heard in a prior hearing, and the sponsor framed it as part of a broader effort to modernize the justice system for sexual violence cases.

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• </c> if if the LBA could share the amendment. if if the LBA could share the amendment.
• But the uh original version of sharing.
• Happy to share the amendment if that's of interest.
• Happy to share money becomes available.
• </c><00:57:13.520><c> some</c> archives who could share some archives who could share some information

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee opened a work session on 17 retained bills and moved through several measures, often with motions to ought to pass or inexpedient to legislate. House Bill 54, allowing alternative treatment centers to operate for profit, was supported as a way to improve efficiency and potentially lower costs for medical cannabis users, and it was recommended OTP by a 9-0 vote. House Bill 97, an appropriation for wastewater infrastructure, drew mixed views: supporters said the Senate’s reduced funding still met the bill’s intent, while opponents argued the funding was inadequate for critical infrastructure needs; the committee voted 5-4 to ITL. House Bill 111, extending the Right to Know Ombudsman and exempting certain assistance from unauthorized practice of law, was recommended ITL 9-0. House Bill 197, concerning state payment of a portion of local retirement contributions, was discussed as a recurring issue; members noted an amendment could fund it starting in fiscal 2027, but the committee ultimately voted 5-4 to recommend the bill itself rather than ITL. House Bill 215, requiring landfill permit applicants to submit a harms-and-benefits report, was amended to narrow its scope to future privately owned landfills only; the amendment and the bill as amended both passed 9-0. House Bill 216, on workers’ compensation credit toward retirement service, was ITL’d 9-0 after the sponsor said the proposal was too open-ended and could affect unknown numbers of people.

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• brought up in the last meeting, the governor does ask local government, counties, and cities to help share
• c> government counties and cities uh to government counties and cities uh to help<00:04:26.040><c> share
• solving</c><00:04:27.680><c> this</c><00:04:28.000><c> structural</c><00:04:29.000><c> uh</c> help share
• in solving this structural uh help share in solving this structural uh imbalance<00:04:30.199><c> and
• might be now as is that the county share might be now as in<00:20:26.799><c> in</c><00:20:26.960><c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I share your beliefs about the importance of whistleblowers. We've spent a lot of taxpayer money.
• You shared a photo of yourself and Loomer in which you held her book and she held yours.
• Not share your worldview, by people who do not share your commitment to the Constitution or your commitment
• I share that, so I want you to know that.
• Patel, earlier you shared some deplorable racist rhetoric that has been used against you.

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• I also want to acknowledge and share my appreciation that there is a commitment to revisit those rules
• my want to acknowledge and share my appreciation<00:36:27.599><c> appreciation</c><00:36:28.200><c>
• I just wanted to share my appreciation for the process that you allowed the advisory rules committee
• </c><01:13:32.639><c> speaker</c> speaker I just wanted to share speaker speaker I just wanted to share
• his sentiment um and I do want to share his sentiment um and I do want to share<01:15:54.520><c> my<

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House convened, completed roll call with 48 members present and three excused, deferred reading of the journal, and received Senate communications noting adoption of House Concurrent Resolutions Nos. 1 and 2. The chamber also recognized several visiting groups and guests, including Congresswoman Jill Tuda, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii participants and students, Okinawan visitors, Farrington High School students, James Campbell High School students, and Waiau High School students, many of whom were introduced in connection with Chamber Week activities and educational presentations. The main business was unfinished business on House Resolutions 6 and 7, which adopted the House rules for the 33rd Legislature, including rules for the Committee on Standards of Conduct. Members generally supported the rules package as a transparency and modernization update, citing earlier public access to testimony, a public list of Speaker appointees, changes to conference committee eligibility, telework for staff, social media guidance, and a public list of bills introduced by request. Several members raised reservations or opposition, focusing on concerns about staff involvement in approving written remarks, budget information timing, the Vice Speaker’s role, social media/free speech issues, and whether some changes reduced public access or conflicted with constitutional open-meeting requirements. No vote on the rules package is recorded in the excerpt. The debate ended with multiple members yielding time and the discussion continuing on the merits of the proposed rule changes, especially the balance between transparency, internal House procedure, and public participation.

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• 26.079><c> information</c> can certainly share that information can certainly share that information
• </c><01:09:02.319><c> what</c> just generally kind of um share what just generally kind of um share what
• Thank you very much for sharing this with us.
• So, thank you for sharing that training. So, thank you for sharing that with<01:28:27.679><c> us.
• And if I can just share &gt;&gt; Yep. Thank you.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I’ll turn it back to Amy to share about the data that we’re seeing.
• I’ll turn it back to Amy to share about the data that we’re seeing.
• I’m excited to share the data with you as well.
• about the data that back to Amy to share about the data that we're we're we're seeing<00:06:47.520><
• And, you know, I—we share the same goal.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all