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• Mcain, Men's, Men's, Iller, Iller, More, Mounson, Newton, Norwood, Olsen, Osborne, Osborne, Pay, Patzkowski
• Please recognize Representative Pay for an introduction.

Bills: SJR39, SJR47, SB227, SB1942, SB1627, SB625, SB1716, SB1303, SB2180, SB504, SB1209, SB1448, SB1597, SB1679, SB2182, SB2112, SB2170, SB2084, SB1496, SB1595, SB1655, SB1876, SB1621, SB1944, SB1266, SB2072, SB2104, SB1769, SB1827

Keywords: property valuation, tax limit, homestead, income threshold, elderly, constitutional amendment, voter ID, elections, Oklahoma, proof of identity, gross production tax, ad valorem tax, property exemption, Oklahoma Tax Commission, oil and gas production, regulatory impact, economic implications, dental insurance, health care, medical necessity

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• And there are thousands of us in Minnesota who will voluntarily pay the plate fee to support the BWSR
• in Minnesota who will voluntarily pay the<01:17:42.960> plate<01:17:43.280> fee<01:17:
• Um, and that labor number folks are paying, um, you know, double the workforce that they used to pay
• um you know double the folks are paying um you know double the the<01:29:48.239> workforce<01
• <01:29:50.400> to the workforce that they used to pay to the workforce that they used to pay

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• assessments<01:14:05.400> and<01:14:05.679> and<01:14:05.840> making paying
• They called this was one friend of mine called their lawyer, and to know how much she would have to pay
• And if she didn't pay $800, it was like a number, and then it was $400.
• over<01:26:48.400> the<01:26:48.560> space<01:26:48.760> of would have to pay
• over the space of would have to pay over the space of about<01:26:49.360> 8<01:26:49.760>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• pay it at all.
• They come from the taxpayer; the premium payers pay; we all pay.
• You know, if you can pay yourself that amount, then pay us that too.
• We are paying for this. The taxpayers of Texas are paying in this program.
• But they want, they're not going to pay. You don't get to pull up the pay.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Bills: HB2139, HB1892, HB1893, HB1890, HB2335, HB2468, HB2091, HB2092, HB1878, HB2297, HB2127, HB1785, HB2345, HB2344, HB1780, HB1891, HB2398, HB1764, HB2564, HB1783, HB2567, HB1934, HB1778, HB1781, HB2621, HB2019, HB1803, HB2454, HB1811, HB1943, HB1589, HB1607, HB1851, HB2490, HB2546, HB2568, HB1972, HB2391, HB2575, HB1896, HB2399, HB2004, HB1894, HB2397, HB2498, HB2560, HB2310, HB2214, HB2167, HB2197, HB2116, HB1879, HB1596, HB2096, HB2298, HB2343, HB2566, HB1518, HB2044, HB2336, HB1603, HB1718, HB1740, HB1616, HB2171, HB2022, HB2347, HB1882, HB1708, HB2086, HB2154, HB2027, HB2179, HB1620, HB1913, HB2159, HB1597, HB2121, HB1864, HB2305, HB2576, HB1713, HB1729, HB1756, HB2122, HB2559, HB1743, HB1733, HB1868, HB1723, HB1711, HB1812, HB2515, HB1724, HB1604, HB2270, HB1722, HB1727, HB1920, HB1593

Keywords: invasive species, Queensland longhorn beetle, agriculture, environmental impact, University of Hawaii, Board of Education, Hawaii public schools, teacher representative, nonvoting member, bargaining unit 5, HSTA, teachers union, education governance, school board, executive session, collective bargaining, public school teacher, policy-making body, student representative, military representative

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• The fact that these beds are empty and people want to come home, while we are still paying CoreCivic
• <00:24:02.880> Core come home and we're still paying Core come home and we're still paying
• One was to increase the pay of corrections officers.
• One was to pay bonuses to corrections officers when they complete training.
• Another was longevity pay for those who have spent 10, 15, and 20 years in corrections, providing they

Bills: HB1769

Keywords: criminal justice reform, rehabilitation, private prisons, racial equity, Native Hawaiians, community well-being, mass incarceration, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 1769, which would require the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to incrementally reduce the number of people incarcerated in private out-of-state correctional institutions. The DCR director opposed the bill, saying the department does not control overall prison population levels because courts determine admissions, and arguing that Hawaiʻi’s in-state facilities are already over capacity, especially Halawa, which he said is 165% over design capacity. He said only a small portion of the population is under departmental control through furlough programs and argued that bringing people home would require building a new medium-security prison. Supporters, including the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, the Public Defender’s office, and several individuals, argued the bill creates a phased, accountable path to reduce reliance on mainland prisons and bring people home. Supporters emphasized the harms of separating incarcerated people from ʻohana and culture, the disproportionate impact on Native Hawaiians, and the need for diversion, treatment, re-entry support, and fair sentencing. Several testifiers also said the department has more control than it claimed, pointing to underused furlough options, reclassification, and empty beds at some in-state facilities, while others urged clearer statutory language and guardrails. Members questioned the director about whether people could be reclassified or moved to available beds at facilities such as Kulani and Waiawa, and about whether the department could do more through staffing and contract changes. The director said some proposals had been sent to the Department of Human Resource Development, but that major facility changes would be costly and that minimum-security facilities would need substantial upgrades to house medium-security inmates. After discussion, the chair said the committee would defer HB 1769 to Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. for decision-making and adjourned the meeting.

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• We're paying for GME slots. We're actually paying.
• You do not pay for out-of-state students.
• Yes, as a customer, we pay a lot for that. We pay a whole lot for that.
• I think we pay above what we should be paying for them to have enough patients to round on, right?
• I mean, it's not just paying for my school; they're paying me a lot of money to go there.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• I know because you were paying attention." "Moved. Thank you. All right.
• committee that pertain to permitting reform and other things, we're losing projects that would help pay
• However, there are pressing infrastructure concerns that we must now address to ensure its longevity.

Bills: HF2178, HF942, HF2470, HF1043, HF1287, HF1229, HF1230, HF424, HF571, HF404, HF910, HF1055, HF318, HF319, HF401, HF609, HF306, HF1599, HF1881

Keywords: HF2178, Cohasset, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, public infrastructure, water tower, water infrastructure, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, street reconstruction, municipal infrastructure, Public Facilities Authority, bond proceeds fund, Minnesota bonding, local government aid, utility infrastructure, public works, infrastructure, stormwater

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• long-standing deputies would maybe consider running for this position, but they would be taking a huge pay
• /c> position, but they would be taking a position, but they would be taking a huge<00:54:33.280> pay
• 34.720> you<00:54:34.800> know,<00:54:35.119> we<00:54:35.280> hear huge pay
• Uh, you know, we hear huge pay cut.
• Advances in medicine, improvements in overall health, and increased longevity mean that many individuals

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• This will pay for the administrative support for the research center, the support for our leadership,
• So the funding really is paying mostly the direct costs of what it costs to do research.
• <01:26:13.080> a<01:26:13.360> small location we have we we pay a small location we
• We bring on board several students who we then pay in a sort of intern capacity.
• We bring on board several students who we then pay in a sort of intern capacity.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• a pay raise.
• a pay raise.
• a pay raise.
• a pay raise.
• a pay raise.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• required the state to pay it. required the state to pay it. >> Yes. >> Yes.
• that the judges need additional pay. that the judges need additional pay.
• or paying it timely.
• or paying it timely.
• >> Paying it or paying it timely. >> Paying it or paying it timely.

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 15 January, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The meeting began with a budget presentation from the Office of Capital Post Conviction. Director Chrissy Noble described the office’s work representing death-row clients in state postconviction, federal habeas, clemency, and related matters, and said the Legislature has historically funded the office with enough flexibility to handle unpredictable cases. She highlighted four pending actual-innocence cases, including matters involving false forensics and a shaken-baby syndrome challenge, and noted that such cases often require multiple experts. She also cited a recent example where the office was appointed to a case shortly before an execution date was set, and said flexible spending authority allowed the office to secure experts and file on time. The office asked to retain any remaining special-fund cash balance into FY26 and said it had not requested additional salary funding for FY26 because the increase was already handled through flexibility; members praised the office’s work and no vote was taken. The committee then heard from the Ethics Commission. Staff explained requests for salary realignment, additional funding for a part-time hearing officer who handles public records and open meetings cases, and a small amount for fuel/food that was described as a system-related placeholder. The commission said it had a backlog because complaints have become more numerous and complex, and that more funding would allow the hearing officer to process more cases. Members also discussed a prior $10,000 system request that had lapsed and was later found to have been underestimated; the commission said the earlier figure came from an initial quote and the later $25,000 estimate reflected the actual cost. The chairman and members commended the commission’s work, and no formal action was taken. Finally, the Administrative Office of Courts presented its budget requests. The office outlined a deficit appropriation request tied to county-funded court reporter increases, funding for two newly appointed judges, special-judge appointment costs, and death benefits for a court administrator in Warren County. The discussion then focused on judicial salaries, with the office noting Mississippi ranks near the bottom nationally in trial and Supreme Court judge pay, though a cost-of-living adjustment would place the state around 27th. The office said its request follows State Personnel Board recommendations and that it is also seeking a possible increase in filing fees to support the Judicial Operations Fund, which helps cover salary costs not paid from general funds. Members discussed redistricting, special appointments, and the possibility of using fee revenue rather than general funds to support future increases; no vote was taken.

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• teacher pay raise.
• From teacher pay raises?
• pay $30,000.
• , that our neighbors pay, that our friends pay, that our family pays, that will be given not only to
• We all pay for that.

Bills: SB2, HB2, HB2000, HB2196, HB213, HB222, HB645, HB1458, HB 1022, HB141, HB502, HB643, HB3093, HB1700, HB 117, SB503, SB2, HB 120, HB20, HB150, HB6, HB 100, HB210, HB215, HB1393, HB 1151, HB 1268, HB142, HB451, HB 124, HB2, HB2000, HB2196, HB213, HB222, HB645, HB1458, HB 1022, HB141, HB502, HB643, HB3093, HB1700, HB 117

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, child grooming, sex offender registration, criminal justice, reportable conviction, law enforcement, virtual education, hybrid learning, school funding, average daily attendance

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• Sir, we do need to pay teachers more.
• teachers and pay our bills.
• In case something like that happens, we could continue to pay teachers and pay our bills.
• Highest-paying employer? Highest-paying employer in terms of salaries? So, that's paying employer?
• We are paying twice, and we notice.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• <00:55:58.920> close uh their producers they uh paying close uh their producers they uh paying
• a little bit more understanding<01:50:55.440> of<01:50:55.760> who<01:50:55.960> pays
• /c><01:50:56.520> what<01:50:57.360> uh<01:50:57.480> in understanding of who pays
• for what uh in understanding of who pays for what uh in the<01:50:57.719> second<01:50:58.000

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Pay, here. Patzkowski, here. Pifer, here. Pogamiler, here. Provenzano, here. Ranson, here.
• got a pay raise.
• If at the end of the day there was money for them, they would have been appreciative of a pay raise.
• The Joint Committee Report on Senate Bill 1167 does provide for Oklahoma's Pay for Success program.
• I would say that's up to the future legislature, and we'll see if they'll be willing to pay for It, but

Bills: SB1365, SB2139, SB1595, SB1303, SB2180, SB2072, SB1772, SB1209, SB137, SB1944, SB372, SB1636, SB1256, SB1827, SB2104, SB1226, SB1876, SB1966, SB80, SB1148, SB1147, SB1149, SB1161, SB1162, SB1164, SB1159, SB1165, SB1174, SB1156, SB1158, SB1163, SB1175, SB1176, SB1166, SB1167, SB1157, SB1146, SB1481, SB1144, SB1145, SCR20

Keywords: SB1365, Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act, procurement exemption, competitive bidding, state purchasing, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, tourism department, merchandise for resale, gift shops, lodges, golf pro shops, state parks, restaurant contracting, retail outlets, public procurement, purchasing flexibility, Title 74, emergency clause, restrictive covenants, discriminatory covenants

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• The impact here is pretty simple: it's just overtime pay for our employees.
• The impact here is pretty simple: it's just overtime pay for our employees.
• Make sure she or he pays their utility bills for those two months.
• We are paying for these bills. SB 422 should be discarded. Thank you. Thank you.
• Taylor Swift to pay for transit to trails. So with that, we urge your support.

Bills: AB568, SB90, SB133, SB147, SB229, SB233, SB240, SB245, SB280, SB378, SB393, SB417, SB434, SB494, SB495, AB62, SB104, SB119, SB132, SB193, SB262, SB422, SB431, SB435, SB468, SB503

Keywords: higher education, Nevada System of Higher Education, operational expenses, instructional expenses, public funding, education funding, teacher grants, classroom supplies, instructional support, specialized personnel, civics education, Nevada Center for Civic Engagement, funding, youth programs, civic involvement, Southern Nevada, Clark County, Las Vegas Valley, regional planning, economic resiliency

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• But between pay, student loans, and even threats on the job, uh, this is a hard time to go into these
• But between pay, student loans, and even threats on the job, uh, this is a hard time to go into these
• <02:26:31.920> no<02:26:32.319> taxes<02:26:32.880> to forest land that pays
• no taxes to forest land that pays no taxes to federal<02:26:33.680> government<02:26:34.080><
• I think as we talk about the longevity of rural communities and sustainability of rural communities,

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• pay rate. Is that correct? pay rate. Is that correct?
• help in terms of affording um paying help in terms of affording um paying less<01:27:05.920>
• To solve it, you would have to create a higher-paying position. it's a deservedly a higher paying job
• <01:37:33.679> job, higher paying job, higher paying job, >> right?
• pay.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs held an informational briefing on violent crime clearance rates and what resources law enforcement and prosecutors need to improve them. Chair and members noted there would be no public testimony. The briefing was led by Marshall Clement of the Council of State Governments’ Justice Center, with later participation expected from state and county law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies. Clement argued that solving violent crime is a systemwide issue, not just a local police function, and said clearance rates have declined nationally over decades for homicide, rape, aggravated assault, and robbery. He said Hawaii’s reported data, limited to Oʻahu and Kauaʻi, shows overall violent crime rates are lower than the national average and have been relatively flat with a pandemic-era spike followed by declines in 2023 and 2024. He reported that Hawaii’s overall violent crime solve rate fell from about 52% in 2014 to about 40% in 2024, with 2024 rates of 50% for homicides, 48% for aggravated assaults, and 26% each for rapes and robberies. He also estimated unsolved cases over the past three years at about 17 homicides, 3,300 aggravated assaults, 1,200 rapes, and 1,700 robberies. Members asked about victim and witness support, staffing shortages, the Denver example, whether clearance rates include cases not prosecuted, and whether HPD’s size or structure might affect solve rates. Clement said support can include victim-witness programs and coordinators that help maintain cooperation and trust, especially where clearance rates are low. He said resources, training, technology, and detective caseloads matter, citing Boston, Denver, and Omaha as cities that improved solve rates through relatively low-cost operational changes; he highlighted Denver’s increase in non-fatal shooting clearance from 39% to 65% in seven months after dedicating more resources. He said he had no research showing that breaking up a large department would improve solve rates, and noted that clearance data can include exceptional clearances such as victim noncooperation, prosecutorial declination, or a suspect’s death. No votes or formal actions were taken during the informational briefing.

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• pay the bills. It doesn't show respect. pay the bills. It doesn't show respect.
• <01:31:58.960> forces This low and unpredictable pay forces This low and unpredictable pay
• That meant we forfeited getting any overtime pay on this trip just to receive the federal-based pay,
• the federalbased pay, which for receive the federalbased pay, which for us<01:35:55.679> is<01
• the Kentucky legislature sets a base pay the Kentucky legislature sets a base pay of<01:37:41.679

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The task force met with a quorum, approved the August meeting minutes, and heard a presentation from Dr. Jerry Brosky of the Kentucky Mesonet and Kentucky Climate Center. He described the Mesonet’s statewide weather network, now with 84 stations in 78 counties, real-time data used by the National Weather Service, mobile apps, and more than a billion observations. He said recent legislative funding has allowed upgrades such as soil temperature and moisture sensors, cameras at every site, and improved communications and power systems, and has enabled expansion into new counties. He also highlighted products used for flooding, drought, and heat safety, including a wet bulb globe temperature tool being developed with the Department of Public Health. In response to questions, he said counties interested in a station should contact his center, that a station typically costs about $50,000, and that the program is already considering a second Pike County site. The committee then heard from Ryan Drain of Blue Skies and Chris McGee of the American Red Cross on long-term disaster recovery and a software platform called Darcy, short for Disaster Aware and Ready Communities Initiative. McGee explained the Red Cross’s long-term recovery work, including support for recovery groups, direct financial assistance, grantmaking, and coordination with local and federal partners. He emphasized that disasters are occurring more frequently and with repeated impacts, and shared examples from Kentucky and other states showing the need for organized recovery and storm shelter support. Drain said Darcy was developed after the 2021 Mayfield-Graves tornado recovery to replace fragmented spreadsheets and PDFs with a centralized, survivor-led system for preparedness, response, and recovery, designed to improve coordination, reduce duplication, and shorten recovery time. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond adoption of the minutes.