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• showed up at a listening session or a town meeting and make your case, and I think most legislators will pay
• showed up at a listening session or a town meeting and make your case, and I think most legislators will pay
• most and um make your case and I think most legislators<00:10:50.880><c> will</c><00:10:51.160><c> pay
• </c><00:10:51.480><c> attention</c><00:10:52.480><c> Senator</c> legislators will pay attention Senator
• legislators will pay attention Senator is<00:10:53.200><c> there</c><00:10:53.399><c> anything</c><00

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Counties, I think we'll hear, were paying fees.
• Counties, I think we'll hear, were paying fees.
• Counties, I think we'll hear, were paying fees.
• Counties, I think we'll hear, were paying fees.
• Our tax structure has Peter to pay Paul.

Bills: SF0099, SF0116, SJ0006

Keywords: easement, electricity delivery, public utility, prescriptive easement, landowner rights, surface water, drainage utilities, municipality, elections, environmental management, shared parenting, family law, joint custody, child well-being, parental rights, 916, all

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• The disagreement is when does the state get involved with paying for it?
• </c><00:03:31.599><c> And</c> get involved with paying for it? And get involved with paying for it?
• And so within this, we do ask the counties to bring in and pay for part of that in their quest to pay
• We do approve uh and pay for with that.
• Uh it's going EIBI they don't pay a fee.

Bills: HF2433, HF2434

Keywords: education funding, children with disabilities, transition aid, special education, school district consolidation, healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house

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• Five, large consumers can pay for what they want instead of paying for the same basic products and services
• Five, large consumers can pay for what they want instead of paying for the same basic products and services
• Five, large consumers can pay for what they want instead of paying for the same basic products and services
• Five, large consumers can pay for what they want instead of paying for the same basic products and services
• Five, large consumers can pay for what they want instead of paying for the same basic products and services

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c><00:02:05.439><c> their</c> required to pay their required to pay their claims<00:02:07.360><c> note
• </c> mniga more efficiently manage and pay mniga more efficiently manage and pay claims<00:04:26.240>
• Correct, just checking to see who’s paying attention.
• </c><00:46:30.760><c> for</c> Health Plans use premiums to pay for Health Plans use premiums to pay for
• </c> have to defay those costs and you pay have to defay those costs and you pay for<00:48:07.640><c>

Bills: HF747, HF1014, HF320, HF400

Keywords: corporate governance, shareholder rights, beneficial ownership, defective corporate acts, Minnesota Business Corporation Act, Minnesota Insurance Guaranty Association, MIGA, insurance guaranty fund, insurer insolvency, covered claim, net worth threshold, high-net-worth insured, financial information request, insurance claims, self-insured retention, deductible, commercial insurance, insurance regulation, Minnesota Statutes 60C.09, guaranty association

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• The reason we have this report is because these sorts of statutory provisions change who pays how much
• You want to help lower-income people pay for child care, we have a Child Care Credit.
• So the lowest-income 20% of Minnesotans pay no income tax.
• They may get money back, or they pay none.
• Revenue's vision is that everyone reports, pays, and receives the right amount, no more, no less.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• afford to accept poor educational outcomes for our students while near the top of the nation in teacher pay
• Taxes on cell phones, storage units, fuel—you name it—hit hardest on the least able to pay.
• proposing what's effectively a tax on jobs, new burdens on employers that punish them for hiring and paying
• Taxes on cell phones, storage units, fuel, you name it, hit hardest on the least able to pay.
• proposing what's effectively a tax on jobs, new burdens on employers that punish them for hiring and paying

Summary: This was a Republican response to the Governor’s State of the State address, delivered by Sen. Keith Wagoner. The speaker argued that Washington is facing an affordability crisis driven by recent tax increases, high living costs, and what he described as unsustainable state spending. He cited inflation in housing, fuel, food, and other essentials, along with concerns about crime, homelessness, drug overdoses, and declining student outcomes, as evidence that the state is failing residents. A major focus was the state budget and tax policy. The speaker criticized Governor Ferguson and the Democratic majority for signing a budget he said included the largest tax increase in state history, followed by a projected revenue shortfall. He also objected to proposed new taxes on items like fuel, cell phones, storage units, and employers, warning that these measures would be regressive and could pave the way for a state income tax. He said Republicans support property tax relief and a spending limit, and he accused Democrats of rejecting those ideas. The response also highlighted cuts to Medicaid in the 2025 budget, saying reductions disproportionately affected people with disabilities, seniors, and long-term care services. The speaker framed this as inconsistent with claims of compassion and said the state should not raise taxes while cutting care for vulnerable residents. He urged viewers to testify on legislation, contact lawmakers and the governor, and support what he called fiscally responsible, common-sense policies during the short legislative session.

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• </c><03:42:28.000><c> And</c> else pays more or they get less. And else pays more or they get less.
• </c><03:48:28.640><c> the</c> taxpayers are the ones who pay the taxpayers are the ones who pay the price
• And this by paying tax on that relief.
• It also pay taxes on those payments.
• When you don't pay, you must support.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 27, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• She said if they have a carbon price, then they do not have to pay that tariff.
• She said if they have a carbon price, then they do not have to pay that tariff.
• She said if they have a carbon price, then they do not have to pay that tariff.
• She said if they have a carbon price, then they do not have to pay that tariff.
• They're probably not paying attention to global carbon markets.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• who are concerned that are involved in private schools that with the tax credit voucher program that pays
• I really think we need to find a way in the state to help our charters pay for brick and mortar expenses
• Funds may only be withdrawn to pay deductibles for the taxpayer's primary residents or up to 3 vehicles
• and then I could go raise my deductible up to $5,000 dollars and I could use that $5,000 dollars to pay
• for any damages that insurance does not pay for.

Bills: HB1590, HB1242, HB3818, HB4305

Keywords: education funding, linked deposits, education infrastructure, charter schools, nonprofit organizations, Oklahoma Education Infrastructure Program, HB1242, cervidae, deer, elk, sales tax exemption, agricultural exemption, livestock, ranching, farm tax, agricultural sales tax, Oklahoma Tax Commission, agriculture, producer sales, private treaty

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• Who pays for those?
• And to be honest, I'm not sure if students pay for their own cords or not.
• So I don't know who actually pays for those cords.
• , I have no doubt that there would be dozens of people in any school district that would be glad to pay
• for having this kind of recognition for something that would be glad to pay for having this kind of

Keywords: 989, all

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• Really bad government pay up. Signed, Donald J. Trump. The White House. billion and going higher.
• Really bad government pay<00:11:25.440><c> up.
• It is not the federal government's responsibility to pay to fix problems in an area that the tribe has
• the federal government's responsibility the federal government's responsibility to<00:14:12.880><c> pay
• to fix problems in an area that to pay to fix problems in an area that the<00:14:15.519><c> tribe</c

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, January 2, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• When a man or woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, they go to the first diagnosis, and the state pays
• Not go back, they would not go in for recommended follow-up imaging if they have to pay the deductible
• And so, as you know, with inflation and obviously us not paying our state employees a whole lot, them
• having to come out of pocket for cancer... ...obviously us not paying our state employees a whole lot
• Sometimes we forget about you all, but, you know, it's a blessing that you're paying attention.

Summary: The Health Care Facilities and Systems Subcommittee met and heard two bills. HB 141, by Rep. Woodson, would require the state group insurance program to cover out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations for covered employees, with the goal of improving early detection and reducing the chance that patients skip follow-up imaging because of cost. Woodson described her personal experience with breast cancer screening and emphasized that the bill would help state employees get recommended mammograms, MRIs, ultrasounds, and related tests without financial barriers. The American Cancer Society and Cancer Action Network supported the bill, and several members spoke in strong support, citing the importance of early detection and employee retention. The committee voted 15-0 to report HB 141 favorably. The committee then heard CS for HB 839, by Rep. Booth, which would shorten the period for health insurers to seek overpayment claims against participating psychologists from 30 months to 12 months, aligning psychologists with other health care providers and applying to claims on or after January 1, 2026. Booth said the change would improve access to mental health care by encouraging more psychologists to participate in insurance networks. The Florida Psychological Association appeared in support, and there was no debate. The committee voted 15-0 to report the bill favorably. At the end of the meeting, the vice chair, ranking member, and chair each offered brief remarks thanking members and staff for their work during the session. The chair noted the committee had focused on implementation and oversight issues and described the process as member-driven. The meeting then adjourned by motion to rise.

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• Under current law, counties are required to pay for the cost of the traveling judge.
• of these services have a free path for a large part of these cases, but yet they're being asked to pay
• All the committee substitute would do is make clear that it can be the estate that pays.
• This bill as filed states that the estate has to pay it.
• It clarifies that the parties and representatives of the state can also pay that cost, which significantly

Bills: SB302, SB1335, SB1734, SB1760, SB1975, SB2127

Keywords: probate court, statutory judge, reimbursement, court costs, court proceedings, judicial assignments, judge assignment, cost reimbursement, judicial expenses, estate management, statutory requirement, court expenses, estates, inheritance, representative duties, court authority, personal representative, real property, deed fraud, title fraud

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• Which is... ...it to pay 23%.
• You pay for it. Hands off the city of St. Louis. We are already paying our fair share.
• The state needs to pay for what the state is operating.
• The state needs to pay for what the state is operating.
• When you already are not even paying our teachers, you're already not even paying for education, you

Summary: The House met with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by roll call vote, 133-0. The session then included many introductions of interns, guests, and a Teacher Appreciation Day statement. A committee report recommended passage of Senate Bill 903, and the chamber moved into third reading and amendment action on Senate Bill 1421 and related measures. Members debated and adopted a long series of amendments covering public safety, criminal justice, schools, and corrections. Topics included drone enforcement authority for law enforcement, a Missouri Ranger school safety program and school bus stop-arm penalties, Clean Slate automatic expungement language narrowed to drug offenses, an Alzheimer’s task force and dementia training for law enforcement, fire hydrant testing, pseudoephedrine access, banning portable electronic devices in prisons, hands-free cell phone law fixes, critical infrastructure protections, parental accountability for minors’ offenses, fentanyl trafficking, attorney general firearms authority, support for St. Louis and Kansas City police boards, DNA collection on arrest for additional crimes, a 25-foot buffer around first responders, a domestic violence registry, squatter and notary fraud fixes, gift card fraud, and post-conviction death penalty procedures. Several amendments drew opposition over civil liberties, school safety, prison penalties, and death penalty concerns, but most were adopted. The most contested item was the death penalty post-conviction relief amendment, which members argued either would streamline appeals and risk wrongful executions or would provide needed finality for victims; it ultimately passed 75-68 after a roll call vote. Another notable debate centered on the St. Louis Police Board amendment, with members disputing who should pay for police overtime and liability costs. The transcript ends amid discussion of a corrections-related amendment on good-time credit and rehabilitation programming, with the amendment to the amendment being supported by members from both parties.

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• AJ, a very experienced 20-year attorney, was paying good by our standards at 78 but immediately went
• You may have seen that they pay $90,000 right across the river.
• They are shocked that we pay licensed attorneys less than $60,000.
• we pay licensed attorneys less<00:43:25.520><c> than</c><00:43:25.839><c> $60,000.
• Paying two employees is cheaper than renting a building and staffing it.

Keywords: Opening and Roll Call 00:28 Public safety Cabinet 01:09 Juvenile justice MH Facility: 04:30 Department of Corrections Repair and Replacement: 10:29 Department of Criminal Justice Flat Track 19:05 KSP : 27:02 Department of Public Advocacy : 37:35, 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee heard capital project requests from the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet for fiscal years 2026-28. The cabinet described its large statewide footprint and said its facilities face significant deferred maintenance, with the governor’s budget proposing full funding for maintenance pool requests, including an additional $60 million for the Department of Corrections’ maintenance pool and cash funding through investment income. Officials said the projects were based on facility assessments and were presented as necessary public safety investments rather than wish-list items. For the Department of Juvenile Justice, the main requests were $35 million for a high-acuity mental health treatment facility and $45 million each for two new female detention facilities. Officials said the mental health facility would fill a gap for youth needing psychiatric care, while the female facilities were needed to support a regional detention model and address overcrowding; they noted the current female population has grown by 50% since July 2024. Members asked about locations, and staff said they were considering western Kentucky abandoned mine land and available land in Fayette and Jefferson counties, with current female placements in Boyd County and Warren County. For the Department of Corrections, officials requested funding for critical mechanical, electrical, plumbing, roof, and structural repairs, including $15.78 million for Kentucky State Penitentiary utilities infrastructure and additional funding for North Point Training Center projects. They also highlighted two re-entry initiatives: a KCTCS partnership for a re-entry campus at North Point and the East Kentucky Applied Manufacturing Institute at Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex, both aimed at reducing recidivism through intensive training and job preparation. Members asked about the KCTCS re-entry model, and DOC explained it would be a more immersive, campus-style program than current prison-based vocational classes. The Department of Criminal Justice Training discussed projects at its Richmond campus and the planned Western Kentucky Training Center, including a replacement flat track and campus access road at Richmond and added training features in Madisonville. Officials said the Richmond changes were needed because EKU construction had removed the existing flat track and would affect access, while the Western Kentucky project would expand training capacity and reduce travel for law enforcement agencies. The Kentucky State Police then outlined the final phase of the statewide emergency radio system replacement, estimated at about $17.5 million, and said the system is being built in geographic phases; members asked how long completion would take, and staff estimated roughly four years after funding, assuming no major inflation spikes. No votes were taken, and the meeting remained informational with member questions and staff responses.

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• I want to make clear our company's commitment to pay its share of the $2 billion global settlement with
• for claims from customers are paying for claims from past<00:14:23.759><c> fires</c><00:14:24.759><c
• At any given time, we have a lot of working capital tied up, and to pay our employees and contractors
• The revenue stream would pay for the financing of the fund.
• We're paying for that out of shareholders in this legislation.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on HB 982 HD1, a wildfire-related measure aimed at creating a wildfire recovery fund and a financing structure to address future catastrophic wildfire liability. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Division of Consumer Advocacy, and the Public Utilities Commission submitted comments and were available for questions. Supporters included IBW Local 1260, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, Clearway Energy Group, Hawaiian Electric, Par Hawaii, and others, while Charter Communications and the Hawaii Association for Justice opposed or raised concerns. Life of the Land supported the bill but urged changes to the definition of a catastrophic wildfire and noted concerns about prudency review language. IBW Local 1260 asked to restore language from the original draft, and Charter warned the bill could impair existing contract and indemnity rights unless amended. A major focus of the hearing was Hawaiian Electric’s position on the HD1 version. Hawaiian Electric strongly supported the original bill but objected to the HD1 requirement for an additional $500 million shareholder contribution, arguing it was not feasible and could delay or prevent the fund from operating. The company said the bill would help protect customers and improve credit ratings by creating a dedicated revenue stream and a bankruptcy-remote financing structure, which it said would lower borrowing costs over time. Members questioned how the $1 billion securitization amount was chosen, whether credit rating agencies had indicated it was sufficient, and how the bill would work in bankruptcy; Hawaiian Electric said the amount was a balance among interests, not based on a specific agency directive, and that it would follow up on bankruptcy questions. Opponents and skeptics raised concerns about liability caps, the new claims process, and unclear language on damages above the fund’s limits. The Hawaii Association for Justice argued the bill limits victims’ remedies and gives too much authority to the new entity without clear guardrails. Committee members also pressed Hawaiian Electric on comparisons to California, the feasibility of the shareholder contribution, and whether alternative capital-raising or divestiture options had been considered. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided; testimony and questioning continued with follow-up information requested from Hawaiian Electric and others.

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• I was willing to pay a penalty.
• I was willing to pay a were late.
• So, who pays for this? So, who pays for this?
• Have you heard talk of the feds maybe helping us to pay for it through federal funds rather than us paying
• I have not heard paying it on our own?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Paying five years is actually still fairly expensive in this case.
• Paying five years is actually still fairly expensive in this case.
• Paying five years is actually still fairly expensive in this case.
• </c><00:11:19.360><c> for</c><00:11:19.920><c> every</c> have to pay for every have to pay for every
• </c> sellers who don't follow any laws or pay sellers who don't follow any laws or pay taxes<00:48:18.280

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. HB 655 would limit collection of unpaid motor vehicle taxes, fees, and penalties to the most recent five consecutive years of delinquency. The Department of Transportation opposed the bill, saying it could significantly affect state and county revenues and that the fiscal impact was hard to estimate. The Tax Foundation noted the bill would shorten the existing collection period, while an individual testifier supported it as a narrow measure that would help owners of old or inherited vehicles. In questioning, the department said it could not quantify the cost but suggested it would prefer case-by-case flexibility rather than a fixed five-year limit. HB 697 would authorize Department of Transportation and Department of Law Enforcement personnel to inspect and certify evidence from automated speed enforcement systems and would appropriate funds for the program. The Department of Transportation supported the measure, citing the workload created by the red-light camera pilot and the need to assist police and prosecutors. The Department of the Attorney General supported the concept but recommended technical amendments so the verification language would apply consistently across the chapter and allow the appropriate reviewing entity to act. The committee also heard support from the AAHU Metropolitan Planning Organization and opposition from three individuals. HB 711 would require defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child while driving under the influence to provide financial support to the surviving child. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing that criminal restitution must be tied to verified losses and that this type of long-term support is better handled in civil court, where trusts, conservatorships, and insurance claims can be addressed. The Department of Transportation supported the bill as a deterrent to impaired driving, and police, prosecutors, and an injury prevention group also submitted support. Members questioned whether the measure was better suited to civil litigation, and the public defender agreed that the civil system was the proper venue. HB 108 would allow direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees and require county liquor commissions to adopt rules. The Attorney General raised constitutional concerns, saying the bill’s different treatment of out-of-state manufacturers could violate the dormant Commerce Clause and recommended revisions. Brewers and distillers testified in support, saying the bill would put beer and spirits on a similar footing with wine direct shipment, help small producers reach consumers, and support the local economy without increasing underage access. They also said the bill should be amended to address grandfathering language. No final votes or committee actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• That makes no sense, and yet the insurance companies get to pay for it.
• I do assure you that when the BCA is investigating a case, people do pay attention.
• So we need to pay attention. I personally pay attention.
• </c> change process you need to be paying change process you need to be paying very<00:46:30.400><c>
• </c> need to pay attention I personally pay need to pay attention I personally pay attention<00:46:47.280

Keywords: 1183, house