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• 04:05:03.279> department<04:05:03.920> on<04:05:04.239> their<04:05:05.120> plat
• <04:05:05.680> their<04:05:05.920> data the department on their plat their data the
• department on their plat their data platform<04:05:06.800> that<04:05:07.120> they're<

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• Bridge Alliance led by representative Bridge Alliance led by representative Fred<04:14:59.000> plat
• > g<04:14:59.640> toown<04:14:59.840> New<04:15:00.000> Hampshire Fred plat
• from g toown New Hampshire Fred plat from g toown New Hampshire this<04:15:01.080> bipartisan

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Clean Water fund recipients are to follow statute mandates in chapter 144D.50, subdivision 4, expenditures
• Clean Water fund recipients are to follow statute mandates in chapter 144D.50, subdivision 4, expenditures
• Clean Water fund recipients are to follow statute mandates in chapter 144D.50, subdivision 4, expenditures
• Clean Water fund recipients are to follow statute mandates in chapter 144D.50, subdivision 4, expenditures
• Clean Water fund recipients are to follow statute mandates in chapter 144D.50, subdivision 4, expenditures

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We can go through<00:08:31.840> every<00:08:32.120> subdivision<00:08:32.719> if
• <00:08:32.880> you<00:08:33.000> want through every subdivision if you want through every
• subdivision if you want to,<00:08:33.960> but<00:08:34.120> I<00:08:34.320> I<00
• because we are not touching subdivision because we are not touching those<00:08:40.880> subdivisions
• those subdivisions separately. those subdivisions separately.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took Senate File 3210 off the table and then adopted an amendment from Representative Nadeau that added the word “reasonable” and a statutory reference clarifying who qualifies as a person with a disability. The bill, as amended, was then given third reading. The measure is described as relating to human rights and disability accommodations as protection from discrimination. Representative Hicks, the bill’s author, said the proposal is intended to send a clear message that discrimination against people with disabilities is unlawful and that entities must engage in a good-faith process to identify reasonable accommodations. Supporters, including Representatives Finke, Feist, and Luetkemeyer, argued the bill reinforces existing law, reflects the interactive process already used in practice, and helps protect access in employment, public accommodations, schools, and other settings. Hicks also responded to questions from Representative Joy by describing the process as a simple conversation to meet a person’s needs. Representative Niska opposed the bill, arguing that it is unclear whether it changes the meaning of other provisions in the Minnesota Human Rights Act beyond employment and that it could create ambiguity and more litigation for businesses, schools, and public entities. He said the legislature should be explicit if it intends to change those provisions and warned the bill could invite lawsuits rather than provide clarity. Representative Loegering-Nicolai responded that the bill would change the practice of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and that referencing the interactive process in public policy would provide a lens for assessing whether accommodations were handled in good faith. No final vote on passage was taken in the portion provided.

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• I could build those paragraphs underneath that subdivision B.
• I could build those paragraphs underneath that subdivision B if the task force would like as well, if
• That way it catches all political subdivisions, whether it be counties, cities. Sounds good.
• So I have the actual portion. 1409-06.6.6 subdivision or 1409 dash 06.6 subdivision 6.6.6.6.6. 6.6. 6.6
• As opposed to subdivision 6. So the second part of that would be subdivision 5, not subdivision 6.

Keywords: 908, all

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• Oklahoma's vice president and director of athletics, he's the longest-tenured man of football bowl subdivision
• We can provide uniformity in spending across our state, our subdivisions, our counties, our cities, and
• We moved both of those to the state level to provide uniformity amongst the state and its subdivisions
• bid notice or bid information prior to public exhibition and extend those to agents of political subdivisions
• This will allow violators of this section from contracting with the state or its subdivisions.

Bills: HB3329, HR1039, HR1040, HB3413, HB3414, HB3415, HB3416, HB3417, HB3418, HB3419, HB3420, HB3706, HB3711, HB4139, HB1268, HB3660, HJR1023, HB3298, HB3056, HJR1084, HB3934, HB3919, HB4118, HB4119, HB3791, HB4260, HB4178, HB4215, HB4324, HB3270, HB4352, HB4305, HB2955, HB3315, HB3066, HB1245, HB4125, HB3075, HB3129, HB3239, HB4153, HB3265, HB4491, SB680, HB4263, HB4268, HB1675, HB3885, HB2984, HB3697, HB2959, HB3671, HB3852, HB2933, HB3057, HB3802, HB4294, HB4285, HB3708, HB3979, HB3977, HB3986, HB3985, HB3588, HB3742, HB3845, HJR1070, HB3590, HB3595, HB3391, HB3183, HB3764, HB3765, HB1002, HB4434, HJR1086, HB4060, HB3881, HB3500, HB4408, HB3648, HB3127, HB3606

Keywords: long-term care, advisory board, sunset legislation, mental health, psychologists, University of Oklahoma, gymnastics, NCAA, congratulations, sports excellence, recognition, honor, athletics, Joseph Castiglione, leadership, education, sports management, HB3413, public finance, state budget

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• Speaker, your Committee Number Seven, Corporations, Elections, and Political Subdivisions, to whom was
• Speaker, your Committee Number Seven, Corporations, Elections, and Political Subdivisions, to whom was
• Speaker, your Committee Number Seven, Corporations, Elections, and Political Subdivisions, to whom was
• Speaker, your Committee Number Seven, Corporations, Elections, and Political Subdivisions, to whom was
• Speaker, your Committee Number Seven, Corporations, Elections, and Political Subdivisions, to whom was

Keywords: 916, all

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• Retirement programs of state employees or employees of any political subdivision, or health or retiree
• plans of state employees of any public political subdivisions.
• or health or retiree plans of state employees of any public political subdivisions.
• Currently, political subdivisions... ...under the same terms and conditions as state agencies.
• Currently, political subdivisions, including school districts, have the option of participating in the

Keywords: 908, all

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• Subdivision one establishes the commission and provides the duties.
• Subdivision two requires the commission to include six members from the Minnesota House of Representatives
• Um<00:01:24.440> so,<00:01:24.760> subdivision<00:01:25.360> one<00:01:25.560>
• > establishes<00:01:26.280> the Um so, subdivision one establishes the Um so, subdivision
• Um section two or subdivision duties.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It would be a subdivision or something, but does not need an alteration of terrain permit.
• <01:18:56.679> or<01:18:56.840> something it would be a subdivision or something it
• when we design a residential subdivision when we design a residential subdivision and<01:57:06.239
• For your average subdivision that's doing single-lot development, that equates to a 25-lot subdivision
• For your average subdivision that's doing single-lot development, that equates to a 25-lot subdivision

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• This creates authorities and additional political subdivisions.
• Missouri is becoming one of the leading states across our nation in terms of political subdivisions.
• oversight, and more spending of taxpayer dollars to run the administration of these political subdivisions
• States across our nation in terms of political subdivisions.
• oversight, and more spending of taxpayer dollars to run the administration of these political subdivisions

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• branches of military, how they intersect as National Guard within our state, and then some other subdivisions
• branches of military, how they intersect as National Guard within our state, and then some other subdivisions
• guard within our state and then some guard within our state and then some other<00:04:55.360> subdivisions
• that<00:04:56.720> they<00:04:56.960> oversee<00:04:57.360> and other subdivisions
• that they oversee and other subdivisions that they oversee and operate<00:04:58.080> in<00:04

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The Caucus of the Whole received a presentation on the history of Vermont’s practice of electing the Adjutant General and on the upcoming election process. Speakers explained that the General Assembly has elected the Adjutant General since shortly after the War of 1812, making Vermont unique among states, and described the respective roles of the legislature, the governor, and the Adjutant General in overseeing the Vermont National Guard. They also noted legislative oversight of annual reports on sexual assault and harassment complaints, death benefits, and state funding for the Guard. The presentation reviewed current statutory qualifications for the office, including rank, service membership, senior service college graduation, and federal recognition, and explained that the election now occurs in the second year of the biennium at a joint assembly. Members were told the next election is expected on February 19, 2026, once the House clerk sets the date. The presenters also said the legislature recently modernized the statute to require qualified candidates and clarified that the Adjutant General and Inspector General title is one office under the statute. Members asked questions about the two-year term, the election procedure, and whether the committee would make a recommendation. The presenters said nominations and seconding would occur and the vote would be by paper ballot, similar to trustee elections. They also said the Government Operations committee and caucus were providing a forum for the candidates but would not issue a recommendation, leaving the decision to individual members. The meeting ended with members encouraged to review candidate biographies and contact information and to speak directly with the candidates.

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• You know, they include in the second subdivision the resolution that's supposed to be submitted and the
• Subdivision three talks about referendum requirements.
• <00:29:38.160> uh subdivision uh subdivision uh the<00:29:39.120> resolution<00:29:39.640
• Um Um Um Subdivision<00:30:04.960> three<00:30:05.160> talks<00:30:05.440> about
• <00:30:05.680> referendum Subdivision three talks about referendum Subdivision three talks about

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• When land grants became political subdivisions in 2004, they had the opportunity to seek capital outlay
• The land grants, as you know, are political subdivisions eligible for capital outlay, and yet the approach
• to capital and infrastructure projects, currently there are 28 land-grants that are political subdivisions
• You know, our land grants are political subdivisions of the state, and yet they were not receiving any
• So they're political subdivisions of the state, and, you know, they...

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• The other funds line item in subdivision 2, Section 1 of this act includes the sum of $11.8 million from
• States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or prevent a law enforcement officer of a political subdivision
• And then it will be distributed back to the political subdivision upon compliance with this section.
• It gives the Attorney General the opportunity to tell a subdivision they're not under sanctuary policy
• It's going to get put away until the city or subdivision gets it right, and then the money comes back

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum call, then took up House amendments to Senate Bills 2009, 2147, and 2113. On motion, the Senate refused to concur in the House amendments and appointed conference committees for each bill. The chamber then considered several House bills, adopting amendments and passing House Bill 1556, which creates a Children's Cabinet work group to study out-of-home placement and treatment for children with behavioral health issues, and House Bill 1363, which directs development of a customizable cardiac emergency response plan template for schools and athletic events. House Bill 1533, requiring students to complete a half-unit of financial literacy for graduation, also passed after amendment. House Bill 1226, dealing with masks in public places and protest-related identification concerns, passed after the Judiciary Committee removed language about complying with law enforcement requests to unmask.

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• While this information isn't always necessary by the other political subdivisions when they're preparing
• And would it be easier if we had all the political subdivisions on the same calendar?
• That information gets to be a little bit tricky to get from some of the political subdivisions.
• We get budgets and levy certifications from all the taxing districts and political subdivisions.
• We have a cap in place now, so unless a community or a political subdivision votes to do a bond for a

Summary: The subcommittee of the Tax Reform and Relief Committee met to begin its study of the feasibility and desirability of revising the content of the real estate tax statement to improve property tax transparency. Legislative Council staff reviewed the study directive under House Bill 1176 and the statutory requirements for tax statements, including required line items such as true and full value, mill levy, legislative tax relief, primary residence credit, and the Legacy Fund portion of that credit. The Tax Department then explained how the current uniform statement is prescribed and approved, and noted that changes are typically driven by statute and implemented collaboratively with counties and vendors. County officials from the North Dakota Association of Counties described the full annual tax cycle, from county budgeting and valuation notices to budget hearing notices, levy certification, cap calculations, and final tax statement mailing. They emphasized that counties and auditors do extensive coordination with taxing districts and neighboring counties, and that the process is labor-intensive and often manual. Members discussed the limited public response to budget notices and tax statements, the difficulty of explaining the legislative tax relief line, the 3% cap and valuation issues, and whether more frequent assessments or different timing would improve understanding. Several members and witnesses noted that many taxpayers only engage when they receive their final bill, and that clarity may be more important than adding more detail. NDACO also presented a rough cost survey from eight counties, estimating an average tax statement cost of about 74 cents and a statewide total near $600,000 for printing and mailing tax statements alone, with outsourcing generally cheaper than in-house printing. Witnesses noted that House Bill 1176 added other mailings and notices, increasing county workload and cost beyond the statement itself. The committee then heard from software vendors, who explained how their systems handle tax billing, budget notices, valuation notices, primary residence credit processing, and tax levy calculations, and they identified the 1600/1685 primary residence credit and discount interaction as a current programming challenge. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational and focused on gathering testimony and identifying issues for possible future recommendations or bill drafts.

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• The response began that the bill references Minnesota statute 624.172, subdivision 5.
• But, um, the language of acquiescence is also found in 256L.04, subdivision 10.
• But, um, the language of acquiescence is also found in 256L.04, subdivision 10.
• But, um, the language of acquiescence is also found in 256L.04, subdivision 10.
• So, that kind of defines subdivision 10.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• HB 5071, relating to the subdivision to regulate the issuance of permits, is referred to the Committee
• HB5319 by Harrison relates to the authority of a political subdivision to propose for voter approval
• HB5373 addresses the requirements for elections held by certain political subdivisions over upcoming
• HB5594 by Thompson relates to certain residential subdivisions before the Committee on Transportation
• HB567 by Dale relates to the methods of subdivision for business filings for the Committee on Trade,

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• In terms of the bill itself, subdivision one for HBITS one from misrepresenting a person, campaign, or
• Subdivision two indicates that a person violating the section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
• one for hbits one itself subdivision one for hbits one from<00:03:30.640> misrepresenting<00:
• So if you look through the current chapter 10, 09 subdivision 5, you know, we're required obviously to
• 5 um you know we're 09 subdivision 5 um you know we're required<00:43:03.480> obviously<00:43

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Bills: SB504, SB844, SB1209, SB1266, SB1303, SB1448, SB1496, SB1595, SB1597, SB1655, SB1679, SB1621, SB1716, SB1769, SB1827, SB1876, SB1944, SB2072, SB2084, SB2104, SB2112, SB2170, SB2180, SB2182

Keywords: charitable organizations, donor restrictions, endowment gifts, Safeguarding Endowment Gifts Act, Oklahoma, donor rights, charitable contributions, forcible entry, detainer, trial period, legal notices, housing law, SB1266, notary public, notaries, legal advice, unauthorized practice of law, misdemeanor, Secretary of State, appointment revocation