Transcript Highlights:

• But then we pay out to our teachers who deliver. We pay out $35 per credit per student.
• We are not paying $35 per credit per student. We're paying $25.
• We're not paying the electric bill. We're not paying the water. We're not paying anything.
• We're not paying the electric bill. We're not paying the water. We're not paying anything.
• That's above my pay grade.

Keywords: 908, all

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• What is scaled back being? Thank you for the question, Assembly Member.
• Remember, members, we are all paying the cost of the dysfunction of the system.
• And we all, as ratepayers and taxpayers, are paying the cost of that.
• And we all, as ratepayers and taxpayers, are paying the cost of that.
• You have to pay to access them.

Summary: The committee first established a quorum, adopted the consent calendar for SB 423 and SB 581, and then heard a series of bills, most of which were presented as streamlining or safety measures tied to transportation, climate, public lands, health care, and higher education. SB 71 by Senator Wiener would extend and expand a CEQA exemption for sustainable transportation projects, adding modes such as microtransit, paratransit, shuttles, and ferries, while also accepting committee amendments that narrowed a Tier 4 diesel rail provision, restored existing right-of-way language with utility protections, and set a new sunset date. Support came from transit agencies, local governments, and advocacy groups; some members raised concerns about the diesel rail language and possible interactions with housing-related legislation, but the bill advanced on a due pass vote as amended. The committee then heard SB 614 by Senator Stern on carbon dioxide pipeline safety. The bill would direct the State Fire Marshal to adopt safety standards for intrastate CO2 pipelines, building from federal draft rules and adding state discretion and possible enhanced protections such as planning zones and more detailed exposure modeling. Supporters argued California needs to fill a federal regulatory gap to advance carbon capture and climate goals, while environmental justice and conservation groups opposed unless amended, citing risks from CO2 leaks and asking for stronger siting restrictions and more specificity. The bill passed on a due pass vote to Appropriations, with members noting the need for continued work on the safety provisions. Senator Arreguín also presented SB 304, which would temporarily lift public trust use restrictions on specific land at Jack London Square to allow the Port of Oakland more leasing flexibility under conditions and annual reporting. The measure was described as a limited, time-bound effort to address high vacancy and revitalize the waterfront, and it drew support from Oakland city and county representatives with no opposition in the room. The committee then approved SB 304 on a due pass vote. Arreguín’s SB 830 followed, creating CEQA streamlining for Sutter Health’s new Emeryville hospital campus and designating the City of Emeryville as lead agency; supporters said it would preserve East Bay hospital access before seismic deadlines, and the bill passed with broad support and no opposition. Finally, Senator Caballero presented SB 486, a higher education planning bill intended to align UC and CSU enrollment growth with regional sustainable communities plans and to remove the need to analyze a no-project alternative in certain long-range development plans. Supporters said the bill would better integrate university enrollment forecasting into regional planning, while opponents warned that eliminating the no-project analysis could weaken accountability for housing and infrastructure impacts around campuses. Committee members expressed mixed views and asked for further clarification, but the bill was moved out on a due pass as amended vote to Appropriations. The transcript then shifted to SB 629, a fire response and rebuilding bill, with the author describing amendments to apply fire safety requirements in wildfire-burned areas, update fire mapping, and require annual defensible space inspections, though the discussion was cut off before any final action was shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• But then we pay out to our teachers who deliver. We pay out $35 per credit per student.
• We are not paying $35 per credit per student. We're paying $25.
• We're not paying the electric bill. We're not paying the water. We're not paying anything.
• That's above my pay grades.
• That's above my pay grade.

Summary: The committee met to hear presentations on dual credit programs from North Dakota higher education leaders, a school superintendent, and teachers. Valley City State University described its dual credit model, emphasizing quality control through annual teacher training, syllabus and outcomes alignment, faculty qualification review, school visits, and pathways aimed at the College Studies Certificate. Members asked about teacher employment, course scheduling, revenue, scholarships, and whether a centralized model might improve efficiency; VCSU said most instructors are K-12 employees, online offerings are still small, and centralization could weaken local relationships and choice. Lake Region State College similarly stressed access and partnerships, noting about half of its headcount is still in high school, with both online and face-to-face dual credit options, district reimbursement arrangements, and support for rural schools. Lake Region also said dual credit helps students who might not otherwise see themselves as college-bound, but reduced tuition can still be a barrier for some families. Fargo Public Schools reported continued growth in dual credit, with 50 courses offered in partnership with several NDUS institutions and a 12.61% increase in participation. The superintendent highlighted a growing education pathway, including students completing Introduction to Education and field experience, and said the district is exploring a grow-your-own teacher pipeline. He also raised concerns about inconsistent institutional processes, teacher credentialing requirements, and transfer clarity, arguing for more aligned statewide systems. In response to questions, he said AP and dual credit can coexist, with AP often better for highly selective out-of-state colleges and dual credit better for students targeting North Dakota institutions, and he described some use of Arizona State online courses in earlier rural partnerships but said Fargo is focused on local institutions. Two teachers then testified on the classroom perspective. A West Fargo anatomy and physiology teacher said dual credit has expanded access, lowered costs, and prepared students well, but agreed that foundational science courses may be more effective when taken later in high school to reduce knowledge loss before college. A Drake-Anamoose English teacher, who has taught dual credit for more than 20 years, said the program has supported many students who went on to a wide range of careers and emphasized that small rural schools rely on dual credit to provide opportunities they otherwise could not offer. No formal votes or actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• exposure to the dangers in these facilities that can cause injury or death, and building any large-scale
• At the outset, it is important to understand the scale and the evolution of this workforce.
• McKeeley on the pay disparity. Did you want to... But we're going to have one sneaking in.
• I had one bill one year that had to do with disclosing pay and what have you, and the pay disparity issue
• for it and we have to make sure what is the most equitable and just way that we're paying for it.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And so as we're committed to continuing to scale, we just be really mindful that we scale in a way that
• And so as we're committed to continuing to scale, we just be really mindful that we scale in a way that
• > um just be really mindful that we scale um just be really mindful that we scale um in<00:53:
• So we have to take all of that into consideration as we scale as well.
• generation of Learners at our scale generation of Learners at our scale requires<01:35:56.239>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And then local governments, and thus our constituents, end up paying this inordinate price associated
• It's our constituents that are then having to pay more to try to sort the stuff out, to deal with the
• extended the consumer-facing fee of the e-waste program to additional battery-embedded products to pay
• How much will it cost and who will pay for it?
• And as the Senator mentioned, these are very large-scale companies.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee heard several bills, with SB 811 pulled by the author and deferred to a later hearing. The committee first took up SB 501 by Senator Allen, which would expand California’s battery extended producer responsibility program to include medium-format batteries such as those used in e-bikes, scooters, lawn equipment, and portable power systems. Supporters from local governments, stewardship organizations, and recycling groups said the bill would reduce fire risks, worker hazards, and disposal costs; opposition was limited, with some industry groups seeking clarification or expressing neutrality after amendments. The bill was moved out of committee on a do-pass vote, with one no vote recorded from Assemblymember Ellis and later additional ayes added after quorum was established. The committee then heard SB 1125 by Senator Menjivar, which would create a statewide low-income drinking water rate assistance program administered by the State Water Resources Control Board, contingent on funding. The author and supporters argued that many Californians face water debt and that public water systems lack a statewide affordability program because of Proposition 218 constraints. Water agencies, environmental justice groups, and local governments testified in strong support, and there was no opposition. The bill passed the committee on a do-pass vote, again with one no vote from Assemblymember Ellis and later additional ayes after quorum. SB 1259 by Senator Blakespear, as amended, would require petroleum refineries to provide advance closure, cleanup, and cost information to the state to improve planning for refinery transitions and site remediation. Supporters, including the City of Benicia and environmental groups, said communities need transparency and early planning to avoid leaving local governments and workers with cleanup and redevelopment uncertainty. Opponents, including the Western States Petroleum Association, the State Building and Construction Trades Council, and business groups, argued the bill was burdensome, duplicative of existing regulation, and could send the wrong signal to remaining refineries. After extensive discussion, the committee approved SB 1259 on a do-pass-as-amended vote to the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee. The consent calendar, including SB 1253 and SJR 13, also passed.

Transcript Highlights:

• And then local governments, and thus our constituents, end up paying this inordinate price associated
• It's our constituents that are then having to pay more to try to sort the stuff out, to deal with the
• extended the consumer-facing fee of the e-waste program to additional battery-embedded products to pay
• How much will it cost, and who will pay for it?
• And as the Senator mentioned, these are very large-scale companies.

Summary: The Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee heard three main bills after initially lacking a quorum and deferring the consent calendar. SB 501 by Senator Allen would expand California’s battery extended producer responsibility program to include medium-format batteries, such as those used in e-bikes, lawn equipment, and portable power systems. Supporters from local governments, recycling groups, environmental organizations, and battery stewardship interests said the bill would reduce fire risks, improve collection and recycling, and close a gap in existing law. One industry witness sought clarification about off-highway vehicles and a battery association requested guardrails for mixed battery formats; the California Retailers Association moved from opposition to neutral after discussions with the author. SB 1125 by Senator Menjivar would create a statewide, state-funded low-income drinking water rate assistance program administered by the State Water Resources Control Board, contingent on funding. The author and supporters said many Californians face water debt and that the bill would help address affordability while working around Proposition 218 limits on local ratepayer-funded assistance. Water districts, local governments, environmental justice groups, and conservation organizations testified in support, and there was no opposition. SB 1259 by Senator Blakespear, as amended, would require refineries to provide advance information on closure, cleanup costs, and timelines to help communities plan for refinery transitions and remediation. Supporters, including the City of Benicia, environmental justice groups, and advocacy organizations, argued that communities need transparency before closures occur and that other energy sectors already provide similar planning information. Opponents from labor, petroleum, and business groups argued the bill was unnecessary, burdensome, and could discourage refinery investment or signal premature decline of the industry. After extensive debate, the committee voted to pass SB 1259 as amended to the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee, and also approved SB 501 and SB 1125; the consent calendar items SB 1253 and SJR 13 were adopted.

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• up to a maximum of less, it would scale up to a maximum of 27<00:09:22.880> weeks,<00:09:23.600
• 100% of the taxes needed to fund who pay 100% of the taxes needed to fund unemployment<00:10:28.079>
• But I do think employers who pay the taxes that fund the trust fund, um, you know, when they have job
• But I do think employers who pay the taxes that fund the trust fund, um, you know, when they have job
• I guess homage at unemployment to uh pay I guess homage to<00:13:32.160> the<00:13:32.399>

Keywords: Economic and Workforce Development - Room 216, 30 January, 2026; 9:45 AM, 925, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first took up Senate Bill 2417 on employment telework policies. The chair explained the bill was intended to give agencies, boards, and other groups clear authority to set telework policies, noting much of the issue arose during COVID and that the Personnel Board may already have adopted similar rules. The committee adopted a title-sufficient do pass motion and reported the bill out without opposition. Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 2419, a child care workforce proposal from Senator Boyd. The chair described it as a companion to another finance bill and said it would create an employee child care tuition assistance partnership program to help address child care costs that can keep people out of the workforce. The bill was moved as title sufficient do pass and reported out. The committee then advanced Senate Bill 2671, which would bring forward code sections related to state salary-setting and economic development hiring, especially for positions such as MDA and Accelerate Mississippi leadership that are not currently at market rates. Senate Bill 2672 was also advanced; it concerns code sections tied to economic development and Accelerate Mississippi’s role in recruiting, training, and speeding business investment and startup in the state. Both bills were reported out on title-sufficient do pass motions. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2678, a proposal by Senator Taylor to index unemployment benefit duration to the state or regional unemployment rate. Taylor said the bill would shorten benefits when jobs are plentiful and extend them when unemployment is high, citing other states that use similar systems. Members asked whether the measure should be based on state, region, or county data, and the chair agreed it should be made region-specific or county-specific if needed. The committee then adopted a title-sufficient do pass motion, reported the bill out, and adjourned on a motion to rise and report.

Transcript Highlights:

• measurement scale and where things fall. measurement scale and where things fall.
• score on the vendor's measurement scale.
• The vendor's measurement scale.
• <01:22:21.960> of<01:22:22.080> 278 scale of 278 scale of 278 in<01:22:23.960> math,
• On the scale score, that does drop.

Keywords: 916, all

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• They're not paying now.
• We pay interest; the Treasury gives them like special T-bills, and we pay interest on it.
• They're not paying now.
• We pay interest; the Treasury gives them like special T-bills, and we pay interest on it.
• We pay interest; the Treasury gives them like special T-bills, and we pay interest on it.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, March 6, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This work has been faculty-driven at scale.
• And that means we cannot yet deliver credit mobility at scale.
• But that ambition reflects the scale of the opportunity.
• First, with the full and stable funding, what we are achieving is known as economies of scale.
• Anything preliminarily that you've seen that we should be paying attention to?

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The committee heard an overview of the Governor’s proposed community college budget, including roughly $14.1 billion in Proposition 98 funding, repayment of the $408.4 million apportionment deferral, a 2.41% COLA, 1% current-year enrollment growth that rolls into 0.5% in the budget year, a $100 million student support block grant, and $120.7 million for deferred maintenance. The LAO supported prioritizing COLA and enrollment growth but raised concerns about making some proposals ongoing, including the Healthy School Food Pathways Program and additional credit for prior learning funding. The Chancellor’s Office said enrollment has rebounded to about 2.2 million students and supported the Governor’s growth and maintenance investments, while also asking for a COLA for the Student Equity and Achievement Program and continued support for dual enrollment. Members focused heavily on enrollment growth, the 10% district cap, and hold-harmless districts. The Chancellor’s Office said systemwide growth is closer to 3%, with about $85 million to $90 million needed to fully fund it, and estimated roughly $30 million ongoing would be needed to address the cap for about seven districts. Members expressed concern that underfunding growth could limit course access and asked for a proposal that would fund growth while tying it to outcomes and accountability. The discussion also covered the SCFF, hold-harmless districts, and whether colleges are being right-sized as enrollment patterns shift. A major portion of the hearing was devoted to common course numbering. The Chancellor’s Office described the effort as a major faculty-driven reform already implemented across all 115 community colleges, with six common courses launched and more phases coming. However, it argued that common numbering alone does not guarantee credit mobility or consistent transfer, because articulation is still handled campus by campus, creating thousands of separate reviews and inconsistent outcomes for students. Members pressed on examples such as calculus and ethnic studies, and several said the system still appears to fall short of the intended transparency and transferability. The issue was left open for further work. The committee also reviewed Calbright College funding. The Governor proposed $38 million in additional ongoing support, bringing Calbright to $53.1 million ongoing. The LAO recommended instead transitioning Calbright to the student-centered funding formula, while noting that Calbright’s noncredit, competency-based model makes FTES-based funding difficult to apply. Calbright leaders defended the proposal, citing enrollment growth to about 7,000 students, projected growth to 8,000 to 9,000 next year, and outcomes such as more than 2,200 certificates and wage gains for adult learners. Members asked for clearer enrollment and funding comparisons, and the item remained under discussion.

Transcript Highlights:

• What I'm proposing today is a two-thirds pay for everyone, not a 50% up to 90% scale.
• I'm proposing today is a two-thirds pay for everyone, not a 50% up to 90% scale.
• There's no scaling for big business or small business, and no scaling for full-time or part-time.
• We pay that person to work, and then we pay the person to be off.
• > for or small business and no scaling for or small business and no scaling for full-time<00:20

Bills: HF1976

Keywords: paid leave, family leave, employment law, Minnesota statute, benefit eligibility, seasonal employment, workforce, labor rights, 1183, house

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• Those that are paying attention to us online. It's great to be here.
• She doesn't pay attention to anything.
• If you're not paying out a big claim type of scenario.
• So if the total amount was a million Dollars to pay for that, our members are going to pay the million
• How do we even pay the taxes?

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• So in this slide, this slide shows revenues to pay for public services.
• Please note that this graphic is not to scale.
• Please note that this graphic is not to scale.
• They pay that full amount to local governments.
• <00:49:19.920> their taxpayers property taxpayers pay their taxpayers property taxpayers pay

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House Tax Committee met to receive a presentation from House Fiscal staff Cynthia Templin and Katrina Heimark on state tax revenues, property tax aids and credits, and key budget terms and timelines. They explained the difference between fiscal years, tax years, biennia, the general fund, and dedicated funds, and reviewed the legislative budget calendar, including the governor’s January budget recommendation, the February forecast update, March budget resolution deadlines, and the expected end of session in May. The presentation focused on how Minnesota tax revenue is collected and where it goes. House Fiscal said fiscal 2024 total revenue for public services was about $102.5 billion, with $46.5 billion coming from state and local taxes. Of total state tax revenue, about 85% goes to the general fund and about 15% is dedicated to other funds. They noted that income and sales taxes make up the largest share of state collections, while local property taxes are the largest share of local revenue. They also reviewed constitutional and statutory dedications, including the Legacy sales tax dedication, the motor vehicle sales tax dedication to transportation, and the auto parts sales tax dedication that was changed in 2023 to a 100% transportation dedication phased in over 10 years. Members asked several questions about slowing income tax growth, possible effects of migration and corporate departures, and whether changes in population or wages were affecting revenue trends. Templin said she was not aware of recent independent or MMB studies tying revenue loss to migration, but would look into it. Members also discussed the sharp rise in tax receipts in fiscal 2021 and 2022 after the pandemic downturn, with staff explaining that the low fiscal 2020 base and a shift toward goods purchases during COVID helped drive the increase, especially in sales tax revenue. No bills were taken up and no votes were recorded during this portion of the meeting.

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• <00:34:37.280> The for modest and scale projects. The for modest and scale projects.
• So, to would be small scale equipment.
• or large-scale project.
• <00:41:00.480> close something that we have to pay close something that we have to pay close
• Manufactured homes that are transferred as real estate pay PTT and may pay the 2.2% clean water surcharge

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• The pay-to-play models of community sports programs have sidelined many families that can't afford the
• Today, fans pay immediately for their tickets, but Ticketmaster often doesn't deliver fans...
• So I want to be clear: this is not about Ticketmaster or Live Nation's thumb on the scale.
• So I want to be clear: this is not about Ticketmaster or Live Nation's thumb on the scale.
• So this actually pays for itself in the long run, and that's— So this actually pays for itself in the

Summary: The committee heard AB 749, which would create a blue ribbon commission to study equitable access to youth sports and recommend a statewide framework, including coaching standards, PE modernization, and funding models to reduce barriers for families. The author and supporters, including youth sports advocates, educators, coaches, and former athletes, argued that sports improve health, school engagement, and long-term opportunity, while noting racial and income disparities in participation. One member raised concerns that a new commission could add cost and regulatory burdens, but the bill was framed as a study measure rather than immediate regulation. The committee also took up AB 549, aimed at coordinating state and local security planning for major upcoming sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, and Olympic and Paralympic Games. Supporters said the bill would improve interagency coordination, protect visitors and communities, and help prevent human trafficking and discrimination during mega-events. Members discussed the need to avoid over-policing and to center community values, but the bill advanced on a due pass recommendation to Appropriations. AB 1291 addressed ticket purchasing for concerts, sports, and other live events by requiring electronic proof of purchase and allowing it to be used for entry if a ticket cannot be accessed through no fault of the buyer. Supporters said the measure would give consumers more certainty and help address problems in a monopolized ticketing market, while opponents from venues, sports teams, and entertainment groups warned it could undermine anti-scalping tools, create security problems, and burden venues with duplicate or fraudulent proofs of purchase. The committee approved the bill on a due pass as amended basis to Privacy and Consumer Protection, with the roll held open for absent members. The consent calendar item, AB 644, was also approved.

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• It'll allow landowners to pay off debt and improve their farming and ranching operations, expand and
• It'll allow landowners to pay off debt and improve their farming and ranching operations, expand and
• This change will allow more small-scale landowners and farmers to utilize this program.
• Madam Chair and Representative Barron, I'd say half of New Mexicans don't pay any income tax.
• Yeah, currently less than 50% pay in this income tax deduction.

Bills: HB186, HB92, HJM1

Keywords: tax credit, land conservation, biodiversity, agricultural preservation, historic preservation, natural resources, open space, tax exemption, Social Security, income, retirement, financial relief, Taiwan, trade, technology, education, international relations, economic partnership, New Mexico, United States

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• We pay significantly more to the state than we've received back in funding.
• DOF has been consistent in paying us back for what is owed to us until this year.
• DOF has been consistent in paying us back for what is owed to us until this year.
• It's not a parks fee, it's not a yoga in the park fee that folks are paying.
• It is about scale, and in order to... Reach scale, you have to have capacity.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The subcommittee heard a budget item on vehicle license fee backfill funding, where the Department of Finance said the administration was not proposing the requested $119 million for San Mateo County, Alpine, and Mono, arguing the payment is discretionary and that existing excess ERAF formulas should remain unchanged. Senator Becker and former Senator Jackie Speier testified that the money is owed under the VLF swap arrangement and that San Mateo County faces major service cuts without the backfill; Senator Cabaldon raised broader policy questions about county boundaries and the structure of the formula. The chair held the item open after public comment. The committee then reviewed Secretary of State budget proposals. The department requested funding for SB 851 implementation, including additional duties related to election litigation notice, voting system standards, and vendor reporting, with $1.1 million General Fund in 2026-27 and $807,000 ongoing for four positions and software. Members asked about election security, federal HAVA funding, staffing, and implementation timing; the department said current federal funds are expected to run out in 2027-28 and that it hopes to hire quickly once funded. The item was held open. The Secretary of State also presented the Cal Access Replacement System (CARS), seeking $11.8 million General Fund to finish the project and begin operations, and the notary automation replacement project, seeking $9.795 million in Business Fees Fund for continued development of the outdated notary system. Members focused on project delays, stakeholder input, and whether the funding requests matched prior plans; the department said both projects were still on their original funding tracks but had shifted timelines due to planning needs and election-related workload. Both items were held open. CalVet presented its department overview and then discussed the new 240-bed skilled nursing facility at Yountville, which is nearing completion and will replace the aging Holderman Hospital building. Members asked about the future of Holderman, other campus capital projects, and a payroll/fringe-benefit issue affecting some employees; CalVet said Holderman will continue to house some functions, the roofing and steam projects remain in progress, and the tax issue has been addressed with new procedures and repayment arrangements. The committee also discussed eliminating vacant positions under Control Section 4.12, with CalVet saying the positions were long-vacant CNA and related jobs and the LAO noting the Legislature had not concurred; Senator Cabaldon said he had no objection, and the item was held open. Finally, the California Arts Council gave an overview of its work and its cultural districts program, describing grants and technical assistance in all 58 counties and citing examples of local impact. Senator Smallwood-Cuevas strongly supported additional funding, including a proposed $50 million General Fund investment and a $10 million carve-out for cultural districts, arguing the program supports economic development, preservation, and community identity; council staff said the program is currently unfunded and has only been able to designate a fraction of applicants. Senator Cabaldon noted that many parts of the state still lack cultural districts and urged broader geographic representation. The item was informational and no vote was taken.

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• And we gave him 24 hours to pay it back, which he did, but we still sent over a letter.
• They were treatments of 10 acres at a time, and that's just not effective against oncoming big-scale
• Then they can pay local kids to do that.
• I'd really like to see the land grants have a place in the goals for the larger scale Forest Service
• We see them popping up, but they're really small scale.

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• That's a really hard project for the FBI to scale, to be running in every time to visit you all when
• care expenses to the amount paid or the amounts that do not exceed 300 percent of the Medicare fee scale
• There needs to be a rebalancing of those scales. What did the determination of 300% of Medicaid...
• And then you have the negotiated rate with someone that comes in and pays privately, and that's based
• Because they've got to pay the fees out of it.

Bills: SB1540, SB2225, SB2284, SB2382, SB2487, SB2514, SB2595, SB2876, SB2877, SB3031, SB2753, HB45

Keywords: election officials, confidentiality, personal information, government transparency, public safety, spirit beverages, alcoholic beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, distribution, taxation, firearms, local regulation, archery equipment, weapons, voter registration, statewide list, county requirements, election integrity, computer services contracts, mental health