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• It's exactly what is the current existing practices.
• In practice, many Texans only learn about rate changes when their tax bills arrive.
• Senator Nichols: It costs money to mail, so I'm trying to be real practical here.
• Is that practical? Kelly Rasty: No.

Bills: HB17, HB23

Keywords: property tax, school funding, enrollment changes, inflation adjustment, tax rate notice, property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, Texas Tax Code, nonprofit corporation, charitable organization, educational nonprofit, scientific nonprofit, agriculture support, youth programs, community education, county population threshold, large county, local government revenue, leasehold interest, possessory interest

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• range of online services, so our engagement has been to raise the technical, operational, and other practical
• certain individuals or groups. and constitutional rights of an applicant for or holder of a license to practice
• I've been practicing for 27 years.
• against or burdening certain constitutional rights of an applicant for or holder of a license to practice

Bills: SB1960, SB1730, SB766, SB2342, SB2501, SB2903

Keywords: digital rights, replication, Voice likeness, visual likeness, private causes of action, fee structure, online service providers, postmortem rights, self-defense, stand your ground, castle doctrine, use of force, deadly force, civil immunity, civil liability, tort claims, attorney fees, court costs, lost income, Chapter 9 Penal Code

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• Current practice, though, is that a better way of maybe putting it: is anybody paying these fees today
• But in current practice today, nobody's paying these. This is codifying legislative intent, sir.
• That's correct, and in practice, no streaming companies are paying franchise fees.
• The Federal Trade Commission has a rule, has a practice that they don't interfere with ongoing litigation

Bills: HB2838, HB2964, HB3213, SB924

Keywords: broadband, internet access, digital equity, tax reduction, government funding, rural counties, fiber-optic, state funding, infrastructure, digital divide, economic development, fiber-optic cable, excavation, utilities, civil penalties, municipal regulations, video services, regulation, public right-of-way, franchise authority

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• Even if there's no licensing, it could be hard to see when problematic practices are happening until
• though they wouldn't have the same licensing authority, would have the ability to examine these practices
• Well, I mean, deceptive trade practice, as a general rule, is... unlimited. ...is that we should make
• this an unconscionable practice.

Bills: HB12, HB149, HB12, HB149, SB229, SB1361, SB1749, SB1897, SB2113, SB2566, SB2677, SB1652, SB2327, SB2344, SB2696

Keywords: election law, attorney general, prosecution, criminal offenses, law enforcement, jurisdiction, voter fraud, local prosecuting attorney, public safety, communication, governor approval, interoperability, political subdivision, radio systems, artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance

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• I don't think that should be a reason why we would go past the May 19th, but it's got to be practical
• I don't think that should be a reason why we would go past the May 19th, but it's got to be practical
• I don't think that should be a reason why we would go past the May 19th, but it's got to be practical
• I don't think that should be a reason why we would go past the May 19th, but it's got to be practical

Keywords: 1183, house

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• more competitive in the recruitment and retention of physicians and to attract more physicians to practice
• Under current law, the existing credit is available to licensed resident physicians who practice and
• updated $10,000 a year for the 4-year tax credit, but would simply require a physician to live and practice
• makes this important, as well as rural hospitals, is that those are the areas that need doctors in practice

Bills: HB46, HB379, SB22, HB487, HB273, HB525

Keywords: rural physician, tax credit, healthcare access, physician recruitment, Alabama, HB379, Alabama income tax, nonresident exemption, remote workers, traveling employees, mobile workforce, withholding tax, state tax reciprocity, multistate employees, temporary work, work location tracking, time and attendance system, remote work taxation, professional athlete, professional entertainer

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• limit on the number of days a person had to in effect go and inspect documents provided in a data practices
• provided<00:03:16.319><c> in</c><00:03:16.560><c> a</c><00:03:16.720><c> data</c><00:03:17.040><c> practices
• </c><00:03:17.599><c> response</c> provided in a data practices response provided in a data practices

Bills: HF2300

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I've practiced pharmacy for 60 years. I retired two and a half years ago.
• Senate Bill 252 regulates the PBM industry, and the Board of Pharmacy regulates the practice of pharmacy
• He has a commitment to the practice of pharmacy and to his service to his district that is unquestioned
• My story is unique in that I'm not from our great state, but I decided to practice here after falling

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• a person to obtain veteran's benefits except as permitted under federal law, amending the Unfair Practices
• announcement that as we are going to win the next basketball game against the Senate, we are starting practices
• For those of us that are early risers and need to get a little exercise and some practice in, please
• Tomorrow at 6 a.m. sharp for practice. Any other announcements? Gentle lady from Doña Ana.

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• National Safety Council, Inc., is a data-driven organization that relies on research to inform best-practice
• try to synthesize the many concerns that I've just outlined into a document that is viable from a practical
• to spell out the particulars as to how this or any other age verification method will be put into practice
• And again, this particular extension order highlights the very limited, practical, appropriate use of
• Predatory, unfair, or deceptive marketing practices, or financial harm.

Summary: The Senate took up several local and special bills for final passage, including measures on culverts and dams in Town Line Brook and Lindenbrook, alcohol license conversions and additions in Milford, Salem, and Bridgewater, and special legislation allowing William Pilarie to take a firefighter civil service exam in Arlington despite the age limit. All five bills were passed to be enacted. The Senate also concurred in House amendments to bills on alcohol licenses in Bolton and conservation restrictions in Hanson, and adopted a resolution commending the National Safety Council and recognizing June as National Safety Month. The chamber then considered Ways and Means reports and orders for House bills on improving Massachusetts home care and requiring health care employers to prevent workplace violence. Both bills were amended with new Senate text and ordered to second reading on July 16, 2026, with the new text pending and further amendment procedures specified. The Senate also advanced several House bills passed to be engrossed, including land transfers in Norton, transportation bond terms, and Watertown property tax classifications, each being ordered to a third reading. The main debate centered on Senate No. 30, a bill to protect children from addictive social media feeds, which was taken up with a Ways and Means substitute draft, Senate No. 3164. Senators supporting the bill argued it targets addictive design features such as algorithmic feeds, autoplay, infinite scroll, and overnight notifications while preserving access to social media, privacy, and First Amendment rights; opponents and some supporters raised concerns about parental authority and the role of the state. The Senate adopted a series of amendments, including changes to the definition of user, stronger limits on minors’ nighttime notifications, parental consent and privacy protections for location sharing and age verification, exemptions for nonprofits and open-source platforms, age-signal clarifications, dark-pattern restrictions, and data-security/reporting provisions, while rejecting several other amendments. The debate remained ongoing at the end of the transcript, with additional amendments and discussion still pending.

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• He asked whether the state could practice this in the North State, the Inland Empire, or somewhere in
• now dominate the market to a degree that raises substantial concerns regarding anti-competitive practices
• that alleges these manufacturers engaged in anti-competitive mergers, acquisitions, and business practices
• , including or... ...of mergers that stop unlawful practices, including or serve the same goal, restoring
• Market concentration and industry consolidation, somewhat like we've all talked about, pricing practices

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I spent 20 years in private practice I spent 20 years in private practice here in New Hampshire with
• a statewide practice, mostly with criminal and juvenile law, prior to being appointed as a circuit court
• I would say it's a well-established program that relies on evidence-based practices as well as clinical
• clinical practices that are recognized by our federal partners.
• We also, the contract that we have with the Doorways really outlines very clearly the practices that

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Fiscal Committee opened by approving the May 15 minutes and then recognized Pam Ellis for her long service with the Legislative Budget Assistant’s office and upcoming retirement. The committee adopted the consent calendar with two items removed for separate consideration, then approved transfers for the Administrative Office of the Courts and the Department of Environmental Services after questions about court benefit costs and dam project funding. The Department of Health and Human Services also received approval for a general fund transfer item. A major portion of the meeting focused on the Youth Development Center settlement fund. New administrator Jared Boyle, joined by the Attorney General, described the fund’s remaining caseload, the payment matrix, and the need for additional funding to begin hearings in August. Members raised concerns about administrative costs, attorneys’ fees, payday loans, structured settlements, and the long-term fiscal impact on the state. Boyle requested $55 million, but the committee ultimately approved a reduced appropriation of $20 million, with members noting the possibility of returning for more funding later depending on revenues and the October revenue review. The Department of Corrections then received approval for a smaller shortfall transfer and a larger overtime-related transfer, with officials citing a 52% corrections officer vacancy rate, ongoing recruitment, academy classes, and efforts to use civilian staff in some non-security roles. A late item from the Veterans Home was also approved to cover overtime, holiday pay, and indirect cost shortfalls within its existing budget. The committee then heard an informational presentation on implementation of Senate Bill 134 and the new federal Medicaid work-requirement rule. DHHS said it plans to submit a state plan amendment, seek approval for hardship exceptions, start with one eligibility check cycle, and use existing federal grant funding to make system changes. Finally, the committee received a performance audit of the Doorway opioid treatment program, which found weak written procedures, incomplete data use, reimbursement delays, and problems with the Governor’s Commission on Addiction Treatment and Prevention. Members discussed follow-up reporting, and the next Fiscal Committee meeting was scheduled for August 21 at 11:00 a.m.

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• State interchange laws may sound narrow, but in practice they reach deeply into how the payment system
• In practical terms, the state-only approach will not land evenly.
• it sort of opens the door to allow third parties to collectively set fee rates for really any fee practice
• it sort of opens the door to allow third parties to collectively set fee rates for really any fee practice
• So help me kind of understand the practical application of that, what that would look like.

Keywords: 1212, all

Summary: The Special Commission on the future of credit card payments and their impacts on small businesses heard extensive testimony from credit unions, retailers, payment industry groups, and a credit card issuer. Much of the discussion focused on proposed state laws that would limit interchange fees on the tax and tip portions of transactions, especially Illinois’s Interchange Fee Prohibition Act and similar efforts in other states. Witnesses opposing the proposals argued that interchange helps fund fraud protection, cybersecurity, rewards, and access to credit, and warned that state-by-state rules would create a patchwork that could harm state-chartered banks and credit unions, raise compliance costs, and reduce consumer access to credit. Supporters of reform argued that swipe fees are a significant burden on merchants, especially small businesses, and that current pricing is opaque and often bundled with other processor charges. Several witnesses emphasized that the current payment system provides major benefits to merchants and consumers, including security, convenience, faster settlement, online commerce, and broader access to credit. One witness from Capital One said the industry’s losses from fraud and default are substantial and that interchange helps offset those risks; he also noted that merchants already have some tools, such as surcharging where allowed and negotiating clearer processor contracts. Retail representatives and the National Retail Federation countered that small businesses are under pressure from many costs and that interchange and related fees remain a real pain point, with some urging the commission to consider reforms that would return more money to businesses without disrupting the system. There was also discussion of the recent Visa/Mastercard antitrust settlement, with industry witnesses describing it as a significant merchant win that includes temporary rate reductions, more surcharge flexibility, and the ability to decline certain card tiers. No votes were taken. The meeting concluded after all scheduled testimony was heard, with the commission chair saying the session had been productive and that the committee would continue gathering testimony and written comments before making recommendations.

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• statewide approved applicant tracking system for vacancy announcements to align with current HR practices
• We removed the reference to best practices and instead emphasized consistency in administration.
• These revisions are intended to modernize HR practices, align rule language with updated legislation,
• These revisions are intended to modernize HR practices, align rule language with updated legislation,
• So I guess, you know, as an employer, I try to make sure my hiring practices are equal based on, could

Summary: The committee approved the March 12, 2026 minutes and granted the Board of Medicine an extension of time to implement rule changes tied to House Bill 1620/1622, which concern North Dakota’s entry into the physician assistant licensure compact. The Board said it is waiting on compact rules, especially fee structures, before finalizing its own rules. The committee then took up extensive Office of Management and Budget personnel rule revisions, covering salary administration, recruitment, leave policies, funeral leave, service awards, appeals, and shared leave. OMB said the changes modernize HR practices and implement recent legislation, including new hire leave and enhanced annual leave for hard-to-fill positions; the committee raised concerns about the subjectivity and fairness of the hard-to-fill leave provisions, but no action was taken against the rules. The North Dakota Lottery presented emergency and regular rule changes, including updates tied to the Millionaire for Life game and miscellaneous clarifications. The Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology described rule updates that add speech-language pathology assistants to the rules, ease continuing education requirements for out-of-state applicants, expand temporary licensure, and clarify supervision standards. The State Electrical Board reviewed numerous code updates, including changes to electrical and fire alarm standards, receptacle labeling, countertop receptacles, and a major new conveyance/elevator inspection program added by the Legislature; the board said it is preparing to begin inspections by August 1. The Industrial Commission’s Geological Survey Division presented new rules implementing House Bill 1459 on critical minerals in coal-bearing formations, including permit, reporting, confidentiality, and royalty-related provisions. The committee asked about confidentiality of exploration data and drilling depth. The Public Employees Retirement System outlined rule changes implementing several bills affecting defined benefit, public safety, defined contribution, insurance, deferred compensation, and retiree health credit programs, and noted possible future proposals to add state EMS or create a LOSAP-style plan. The Department of Health and Human Services presented substance use disorder voucher rules implementing House Bill 1012, including allowing individuals to apply directly and setting reimbursement procedures; the rules were expected to have a $250,000 general fund impact already included in the budget. The longest discussion involved the Gaming Commission rules. Members questioned whether the commission had authority to raise poker tournament buy-ins from $300 to $1,500, viewing it as an expansion of gaming rather than a mere clarification. After debate, the committee voted to void that specific rule section for lack of statutory authority. The rest of the gaming rules covered higher raffle limits from House Bill 1192, the change from “bar” to “alcoholic beverage establishment,” veterans’ organization proceeds, credit ticket voucher kiosks, online raffles, and advertising restrictions; the presenter said several public comments led to revisions or withdrawals of proposed language. The meeting ended with discussion of upcoming Ethics Commission travel-reporting rules and scheduling the next committee meeting in September.

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• We removed the reference to best practices and instead emphasized consistency in administration.
• These revisions are intended to modernize HR practices, align rule language with updated legislation,
• These revisions are intended to modernize HR practices, align rule language with updated legislation,
• So I guess, as an employer, I try to make sure my hiring practices are equal based on, could be maybe
• Two hundred feet depth would be a practical limit.

Summary: The Administrative Rules Committee met on June 11 and first approved the March 12, 2026 minutes by voice vote. It then granted the Board of Medicine an extension of time to implement rules tied to recent legislation, including North Dakota’s participation in the physician assistant licensure compact and a new physician nutrition continuing education requirement. The Board said it was waiting on compact rules and fee information before finalizing its own changes. The committee heard a lengthy presentation from the Office of Management and Budget on broad personnel rule revisions, including salary administration, recruitment, leave, sick leave, funeral leave, service awards, appeals, and shared leave. OMB said the changes modernize HR language and implement recent legislation such as enhanced annual leave for hard-to-fill positions and new hire leave. Members questioned the hard-to-fill leave provisions, but OMB and counsel said those standards come from statute, not the rules. The committee also heard and accepted rule packages from the Lottery, the Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, the State Electrical Board, the Industrial Commission, PERS, and Health and Human Services, with each agency describing mostly technical, clarifying, or statutory-conforming changes and noting the public notice and comment process. The most significant action came during the Gaming Commission rules presentation. After questioning whether the commission had authority to raise the poker tournament buy-in limit from $300 to $1,500, members moved to void Section 99-01.3-09-01 on the ground that the agency lacked statutory authority for that change. The motion passed on a roll call vote. The committee also discussed several gaming-related issues, including online raffles, kiosk use, advertising restrictions, and the broader policy question of whether charities should be allowed to own bars, but took no further formal action on those topics.

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• So that was just a practical concern we kind of identified.
• Senator Hogan at our last meeting requested, in addition to the best practices memo we reviewed, to be
• with an actual presentation from, you know, potentially Highway Patrol or Capitol Security on best practices
• Senator Hogan at our last meeting requested, in addition to the best practices memo we reviewed, to be
• with an actual presentation from, you know, potentially Highway Patrol or Capitol Security on best practices

Keywords: 908, all

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• Despite all the practices meant to keep them down, they continue to show the resiliency, the resiliency
• Nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and physician assistants, also known as advanced practice
• Nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and physician assistants, also known as advanced practice
• Today, this bill is a targeted and practical update to how we implement transportation impact analysis
• AB 2059 makes CEQA implementation more practical and proportional.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and opened with a prayer and pledge, then held a ceremonial observance for Jewish American Heritage Month. Assembly Concurrent Resolution 195 by Assembly Member Gabriel was presented with extensive remarks from members of multiple caucuses highlighting Jewish Californians’ contributions, the importance of solidarity amid rising antisemitism, and themes of tikkun olam and tzedakah. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 67 co-authors were added, and the chamber then recognized 14 honorees for their service in public life, philanthropy, media, faith leadership, education, and civic engagement. The floor also featured guest introductions and a procedural vote on Assembly Constitutional Amendment 9 by Assembly Member Borrero, which would add affordability as a required consideration in CPUC rate-making, remove telecommunications from the commission’s portfolio, create an office of broadband, and expand legislative appointments. The amendment was adopted. The Assembly then moved through a long third-reading file, passing measures including AB 1697 delaying implementation of a 2025 employment law, AB 2322 on stormwater permit definitions, AB 1653 on hearing-illness education, AB 2274 closing a loophole involving secrecy in trafficking cases, AB 2512 on Anaheim Angels naming language tied to a land exemption, AB 1956 prioritizing young men and boys in suicide prevention, and AB 2273 addressing prosecutorial handling of a local sexual abuse case. Additional bills passed included AB 1809 extending job order contracting for school and community college districts, AB 1970 banning step therapy for serious mental illness and substance use disorder medications, AB 1973 expanding practice authority for advanced practice clinicians, AB 2055 updating vessel law, and AB 2059 narrowing CEQA vehicle-mile-traveled mitigation for certain rural highway projects. The Assembly also adopted ACR 186 designating May 2026 as California Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being Month and H.R. 11 recognizing the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia after a lengthy debate that included support from several caucuses and some disagreement over the resolution’s framing of current threats to LGBTQ+ communities.

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• Despite all the practices meant to keep them down, they continue to show the resiliency of those on the
• Nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and physician assistants, also known as advanced practice
• Advanced practice clinicians, or APCs, receive extensive education and training.
• Today, this bill is a targeted and practical update to how we implement transportation impact analysis
• AB 2059 makes CEQA implementation more practical and proportional.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We're asking for practical, common-sense solutions that recognize the economic reality small businesses
• We're asking for fair, practical reforms to the chargeback system to protect consumers while also ensuring
• I'm a partner at the law firm of Zidli Austin and the banking, payments, and fintech practice.
• attorney with the Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Consumer Protection Division of Financial Practices
• . ...commissions, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Financial Practices.

Summary: The Special Legislative Commission on the Future of Payments and Sales Transactions by Credit Card and the Impacts for Small Businesses held a public hearing chaired by Senator Paul Feeney and Representative Jamie Murphy. The commission reviewed its charge to gather input on payment trends, cashless transactions, credit card fees, mobile payments, buy now/pay later, and related issues affecting small businesses. Representative Sean Garballey testified in support of maintaining the current card system, emphasizing tourism’s importance to Massachusetts and arguing that universal card acceptance and interchange stability are especially important with major upcoming events and visitors. A large portion of the hearing focused on independent restaurants and small businesses arguing that credit card processing fees are burdensome and unfair when applied to sales tax and gratuities that are not business revenue. Testifiers including Jen Ziskin, Kristen Canty, Nancy Cushman, Kerry Colzer, and others described razor-thin margins and said restaurants pay fees on money passed through to the state or employees. Ryan Lotz also urged reforms to chargebacks, including refunding chargeback fees when merchants prevail, requiring consumers to contact businesses first, and making fees proportional. In response, credit union and banking representatives, including Alex Vereen, Brad Popolado, Deb Peters, and Keely McEwen, argued that interchange funds fraud protection, card infrastructure, and consumer protections, and warned that state-specific changes could create compliance burdens, higher costs, or reduced access to services. Several witnesses addressed legal and policy questions. Dan Swanson and David Montero said states have authority to regulate aspects of the payment system, but Montero warned that state-specific rules could create uncertainty and conflict with federal banking law. Julian Morris and other industry witnesses argued that card payments benefit consumers and merchants by reducing cash-handling costs and increasing spending, while critics of reform said changes could shift costs into bank fees or reduced rewards. Commission members questioned whether sales tax could be separated from card transactions, whether surcharging should be considered, and whether vendor compensation or other state-level relief might be more workable. The chairs said they were exploring a narrower, targeted approach rather than a broad overhaul, and announced plans for one additional public hearing to allow further testimony.

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• These are practical and proven standards.
• These are practical and proven steps that are widely promoted not only by Cal Fire, but also by our Fire
• They're actually asking for practical support so that what they can do, or what they already do, can
• As someone who's practiced brush clearing for many years, it was really in the thousands of dollars.
• It's practical, it's targeted, and it responds directly to growing challenges in our state.

Keywords: 987, senate, all