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• You asked about examples of tax incentive programs.
• My name is Nick Mangone from the Free City of Gainesville.
• I'm a product of an apprenticeship program.
• I am a journeyman wireman, trained by a registered apprenticeship program through the contractors who
• of the majority party with small government.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1236, which would condition state economic development incentives on employers at subsidized companies using secret-ballot union elections and prohibiting neutrality agreements. The sponsor said the bill is meant to protect workers and taxpayer dollars, and he noted he would amend the Attorney General enforcement language to allow appeals. Supporters argued it protects secret ballots and transparency, while opponents said it is a form of union-busting, could conflict with federal labor law, and would burden contractors and workers. After debate, the committee reported the bill favorably on a roll call vote, with Senators Bracey Davis, Smith, and Errington voting no and the remaining recorded votes in favor. The committee then heard CS/SB 198, which regulates cryptocurrency kiosks to combat fraud, especially against seniors. The bill requires kiosk registration, fraud warnings, blockchain analytics, transaction limits, receipts, and refund protections for certain first-time transactions involving non-U.S. wallets. Supporters from consumer and senior advocacy groups said the bill would help stop widespread scams, while one industry witness praised the bill’s fraud protections but suggested narrowing the daily limits and new-customer period. The committee reported the bill favorably by roll call vote. Next, the committee considered CS/SB 1356 on dog breeding, pet sales, and breeder registration. The sponsor described it as a work in progress aimed at ending inhumane breeding conditions, improving consumer disclosures, and creating breeder standards and penalties; an amendment removed state oversight of local animal shelters. Pet store representatives supported many animal welfare provisions but objected to the three-day financing waiting period, shelter-space requirements, expanded reimbursement, and litigation exposure. Animal welfare supporters backed the bill, and the committee reported it favorably. The committee also heard SB 1722 on app stores and minors’ access to apps. The bill requires age verification, parental consent for minors, notice of app changes, and enforcement by the Department of Legal Affairs. Supporters said it would better protect children online and help enforce existing age-based restrictions, while opponents warned it could require overcollection of personal data, create privacy and constitutional problems, and duplicate tools parents already have. After debate, the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee took up CS/SB 422, which would bar use of ADS-B aviation data to calculate or collect certain airport fees, with an amendment adding departures to the covered activities. A pilot supported the bill as a safety and privacy measure, while airport advocates opposed it, saying it would undermine airport finances and force less efficient fee collection methods. The transcript ends during testimony on this bill, before final action is shown.

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• out some of our small or price out some of our small or medium-size<00:24:46.799><c> farm</c><00:24:
• </c> looked up what a what a family or small looked up what a what a family or small farm<00:27:37.000
• c> Child Nutrition programs agency from the Child Nutrition programs agency from the Department<00:49
• program.
• program ends up.

Committee: House Agriculture & Food Systems

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• metro area for northern Twin Cities metro area for northern Minnesota<00:04:43.039><c> the</c><00:04
• director to assist the dealers program director to assist the dealers in<00:09:51.640><c> getting</c
• You know, they were able to get that through small business loans. That was really helpful.
• You know, they were able to get that through small business loans. That was really helpful.
• You know, they were able to get that through small business loans. That was really helpful.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It's an extremely small jump between that and 0.05.
• I was a mayor, city councilman.
• They were the biggest provider of income to the city so we could operate the city.
• I was a mayor, city councilman.
• They were the biggest provider of income to the city so we could operate the city.

Bills: SB5223 , SB5067 , SJM8002 , SB5855 , SB5865 , SB5272 , SCR8406 , SB5000 , SB5500 , SJM8006 , SB5325 , SB5286 , SB5937

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, impaired driving, driving safety, alcohol regulation, public health, transportation, Medicare, healthcare, insurance, elderly, budget impact, face coverings, civil liberties, garnishment, debt, form standardization

Summary: The Senate opened with a ceremonial welcome for the Washington National Guard, including a color guard, prayer, and a resolution recognizing the Guard’s service. Senate Resolution 8668 was adopted unanimously, with members praising the Guard’s flood response, election support, counterdrug work, youth programs, and community assistance. The Senate also confirmed three gubernatorial appointments to college boards of trustees: Ann M. McQuaid to Bellingham Technical College, Eliza Munoz Estee to Grays Harbor College, and Felicia Hancock-Lewis to Wenatchee Valley College, each by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes. On legislation, the Senate passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5865 on garnishment forms after adopting an amendment delaying the effective date to May 1, 2027. The chamber also passed Substitute Senate Bill 5855 on law enforcement face coverings after rejecting several amendments that would have broadened or clarified exceptions, including proposals related to timing after transport, warrants, and other scenarios. Debate centered on federal immigration enforcement, public safety, accountability, and whether the bill would affect local law enforcement; the bill ultimately passed on a 30-19 vote. The Senate then passed Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5105, with a technical amendment, to address explicit depictions of minors and AI-generated or altered child sexual abuse material. It also passed Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5268, updating community custody provisions for unlawful firearm possession after a date-fixing amendment. Engrossed Senate Bill 5081, revising unattended motor vehicle rules for remote starts, passed unanimously. Senate Joint Memorial 8002, urging action on Medicare Advantage overpayments and fraud and supporting original Medicare, also passed unanimously. Finally, the Senate advanced Substitute Senate Bill 5067, lowering the DUI blood alcohol threshold from 0.08 to 0.05. Supporters framed it as a public safety measure to reduce impaired driving, while opponents argued it would have limited effect and that enforcement and staffing issues were more important. The bill was debated at length and then passed 38-11.

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• The same goes for small businesses.
• Many seniors in larger cities now pay more than 50% of their income on housing costs.
• the city, and it was placed into the county.
• As the representative mentioned, we did have some conflicts between the city and the port.
• We are adjacent and actually reside in part of the city limits.

Bills: HB 103 , HB 1256 , HB1587 , HB1632 , HB2027 , HB2525 , HJR88 , HJR138 , HB103

Committee: House Ways & Means

Keywords: taxing unit, bond database, local government, transparency, civil penalty, education reform, funding allocation, school infrastructure, teacher recruitment, student achievement, tax exemption, water conservation, graywater systems, rainwater harvesting, ad valorem taxation, county commissioners, HB 1587, Texas sales tax holiday, back-to-school tax holiday, clothing tax exemption

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• </c><00:07:42.400><c> but</c> So, to me, this bill is a small but So, to me, this bill is a small but
• I think that a city... You live in a city. You live in a city. I live in a city.
• Um, and in a city we don't have a default budget.
• What they had in there doesn't work for the cities.
• And um again, that tableabling cities.

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Community infrastructure districts represent a tool that has been available to cities in Idaho since
• I've worked with the courts, our cities, counties, law enforcement across the state, ITD, and DMV to
• removing large managed care systems from these penalties and obligations and applying them only to small
• Church said she was not arguing with that, but was trying to determine whether the change was very small
• I can give more detail as to those amendments, but they were pretty small. Okay.

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 989, all

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• If we let these programs lapse, we're not starting over.
• This bill does not create a new certification program today.
• AB 2162 strengthens an existing program, a proven state program that prevents homelessness among former
• AB 2162 simply closes that gap by extending this program, the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program
• Extending this program, the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program, to age 28, to ensure that young

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Human Services heard testimony on a series of bills affecting disability services, child welfare, foster youth, domestic violence survivors, guaranteed income pilots, crisis response, and child care providers. AB 1575 would update the Lanterman Act to use person-first language and broaden respite services to allow safe community access; supporters said it would improve dignity and consistency in services, and there was no opposition. AB 2470 would create a statewide one-stop reentry program for survivors of intimate partner violence to replace documents, repair credit, and access housing supports, while also giving CalWORKs emergency housing funds more flexibility; the Little Hoover Commission backed the bill based on its prior recommendations. AB 2510 would clarify and expand CalWORKs family reunification aid so parents can keep receiving support during reunification even if not all children are removed, and supporters said it would reduce barriers and better align with reunification goals. AB 2585 would expand guaranteed income pilot funding to rural and underserved counties, with testimony emphasizing the need for geographic diversity and data from places like the Central Valley. AB 1932, the Crisis Act 2.0, would continue and strengthen community-based mental health crisis response programs; testimony from family members and advocates strongly favored non-law-enforcement responses, and the bill drew broad support. AB 1925 would direct a feasibility study on a statewide permanent disability certification process to reduce repeated verification burdens; the committee approved it 4-0 and sent it to Appropriations. AB 2189 would fund a statewide special education parent action network to train and connect parents for systemic advocacy; after some opposition over the use of state funds for advocacy, it passed as amended and was referred to Education. AB 2684 would allow out-of-state nonminor dependents to do monthly social worker visits virtually, with in-person visits still required quarterly; it passed to Judiciary. AB 1967 would improve pathways for older youth experiencing homelessness or failed adoptions to enter or reenter foster care, and it passed to Appropriations. AB 2126 would create a targeted background-check exemption for certain former foster youth hired as peer partners, and it passed as amended to Public Safety. AB 2379 would require DSS to notify family child care providers of Fourth Amendment rights and provide multilingual know-your-rights training regarding immigration enforcement; it passed to Judiciary after some members questioned whether DSS was the right agency to administer the training.

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• City of Lubbock was incorporated on March 16, 1909.
• Our great mayor of the great city, all-american city, Edinburgh.
• El Paso is Texas' sixth largest city. the 19th largest city in the U.S. and one of the largest bi-national
• Example, some of the programs.
• I wanted to add to the great programs that are there. Awesome beach volleyball program.

Bills: SJR 1 , SB 9 , SB 40 , SJR 36 , SJR 1 , SJR 5 , SB 9 , SB 40

Keywords: bail denial, illegal aliens, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, law enforcement, bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunctive relief, taxpayer rights, bail, criminal justice reform

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• City of Keene uses percentages.
• for the city of Summerssworth for 15 years.
• ,</c><00:32:10.480><c> provide</c> and disciplinary program, provide and disciplinary program, provide
• And he goes party program.
• In the city of unique to all of us.

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• What about small modular Seabrooks. What about small modular reactors?
• There are six of them. but now go and help small businesses put but now go and help small businesses
• </c><01:15:53.000><c> Okay,</c> overall to the program itself. Okay, overall to the program itself.
• I think review on the RPS program.
• </c> power and small and small power plants. power and small and small power plants.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I was raised in a small town in Beverly, Ohio, and the I was raised in a small town in Beverly, Ohio,
• Even though I was doing just a small piece of paperwork and filing and intake, I loved it.
• She will begin her master's program at New Mexico Highlands University in the fall of ...studies.
• She will begin her master's program at New Mexico Highlands University in the fall of 2026.
• I mean, you've been a small business owner, so you understand a lot about business.

Committee: Senate Senate Rules

Keywords: 996, all

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• I hope you will join me and the Governor's Sexual Assault Survivor Program.
• I am the Deputy Director for Victim Services and Prevention Programs in the Office of the Governor's
• The department is committed to advocating for the... victim services grant program team.
• Last session, the seminal program for Texas game wardens was passed.
• If those questions and those discussions came out, it's a small rural county.

Bills: HB75 , HB108

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Keywords: building standards, youth camps, floodplains, safety regulations, environmental policies, drainage utilities, flood management, land use regulation, county authority, drainage fees, 1185, senate, all

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• </c> we're doing at the city level? we're doing at the city level?
• Uh, as a city taking my question.
• aren't</c><04:51:46.718><c> swept</c> program or similar programs aren't swept program or similar programs
• </c> to create a standalone storage program. to create a standalone storage program.
• Eversource has a program.

Committee: House Science, Technology and Energy

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c> personal loan guarantee program. personal loan guarantee program.
• even smaller than any given small even smaller than any given programs.<00:40:24.720><c> It's</c><00
• Uh House File 4195 is a bill that just makes a very small change to the youth interventions programs.
• House File 4195 is a bill that just makes a very small change to the youth interventions programs.
• </c> this grant program. this grant program.

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> of $200,000 to prop up a pilot program of $200,000 to prop up a pilot program the<01:43:10.440><
• </c><01:43:36.159><c> and</c> Justice he proposed that the small and Justice he proposed that the small
• Let's say you're in your city and you have actually your city and the City of Dover and Portsmouth; they
• so in your city you have actually<01:47:45.320><c> your</c><01:47:45.960><c> city</c><01:47:46.320><

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Programs and services and analyzing gaps.
• Meal programs assist in keeping people in their homes.
• It increases the current emergency services program.
• Both Ramsey County and the City of St.
• The third one, which is my favorite, is that I also am a city council member for the City of Mound.

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

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• This is just not a big city problem.
• They rarely stay within our city limits.
• I'm a Nampa city councilman in the greatest city in Idaho, and that is Nampa.
• My name is Mayor Trevor Chadwick for the City of Star. I'm here representing the City of Star.
• The City of Star is in two counties, right?

Summary: The House Judiciary, Rules Committee approved the minutes from January 27, 2026 and then considered two RS introductions and two bill hearings. RS 3-3101, a minor change to a reckless driving proposal by Rep. Pohanka, added the word “active” to the school zone/construction zone language and was introduced. RS 33096, sponsored by Chairman Skog, would clarify disturbing-the-peace law to specifically cover willful and malicious disruption of worship services; it was also introduced after brief discussion about whether broader wording could have been used. The committee then heard House Bill 522, which would create penalties and authorize reasonable countermeasures against drones operating in restricted airspace around correctional facilities. Rep. Hill and witnesses from the Idaho Department of Correction and a counter-UAS company described drones as a growing security threat used to deliver contraband and aid escapes, citing thousands of detections and examples from other states. A member of the public raised First Amendment and press-access concerns, but the bill was still moved to the floor with a due pass recommendation in a unanimous roll-call vote. The committee also heard House Bill 518, which would allow the Attorney General’s office, at the request of local law enforcement, to take the lead on human trafficking prosecutions. Supporters from Nampa police, victim services, local government, and prosecutors described trafficking as a multi-jurisdictional crime that strains local resources and re-traumatizes victims through repeated interviews. The Attorney General’s office testified neutrally, saying it could take on the work but would need additional resources and that the bill’s current scope may be too narrow to be used often. Despite that caution, the committee unanimously sent HB 518 to the floor with a due pass recommendation before adjourning; a scheduled budget presentation was postponed.

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• So this is city, town, rural, remote, and elementary.
• The state foundation program is what uses support units to allocate funding.
• We can wrap our arms around it a little better for small ones. Mr. Petty.
• Medicaid, the primary source of revenue for that, would be a 200-level program.
• So we did qualify for some financing or some money from the special ed program.

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 989, all

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• These contracts are not only used by state agencies; they're used by local cities.
• So if it's the small stuff, too. So if it's at $100,000 or more,...
• So if it's the small stuff too, so if it's at $100,000 or more, they must be.
• And the beauty of the work program at DOT allows us to advance those things in and out.
• You're recognized for a small question. No, spot on. Recognize for a small question. No, spot on.

Summary: The subcommittee heard a panel on Florida’s IT procurement process from the Florida Digital Service, the Department of Management Services, and the Department of Financial Services. Witnesses walked through the procurement lifecycle, including planning, market research, solicitation, evaluation, award, implementation, and closeout, and emphasized the role of budget timing, contract managers, and subject matter experts. DMS described the state’s enterprise contracting system, noting more than 1,100 active vendor agreements, over 800 involving IT services, and the statutory requirement to request 25 quotes for certain IT purchases. DFS demonstrated the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACS), explaining how agencies upload contract and payment data and how the public can search contracts and related documents online. Members focused on accountability, transparency, and whether the state is getting the best products and vendors. Questions addressed how contracts are vetted, how technical evaluations are performed, how financial consequences are used for missed deliverables, how public records and confidential information are handled, and how the state screens vendors for foreign-concern or bad-actor issues. Witnesses said agencies rely on technical experts for evaluations, that contract terms should include measurable deliverables and meaningful financial consequences, and that agencies—not procurement staff—generally manage performance, though Florida Digital Service oversees large IT projects of $10 million or more. The committee then shifted to broader policy discussion, including Senate Bill 7026 and proposals to reorganize state IT governance. Several members argued for stronger centralization under a state CIO or similar enterprise authority, while others cautioned against abrupt restructuring and stressed the need for a transition plan. Members also raised concerns about workforce retention, consulting services, recurring project overruns, and the need for better planning and periodic monitoring. No votes were taken; the meeting ended with the chair thanking members and staff and adjourning the subcommittee.