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• to pay them whatever you want to pay to pay them whatever you want to pay them<02:02:05.840>
• It can be electronic, of your current rate of pay, pay cycle, and pay frequency.
• It can be electronic, of your current rate of pay, pay cycle, and pay frequency.
• It can be electronic, of your current rate of pay, pay cycle, and pay frequency.
• Electronic, of your current rate of pay, pay cycle, and pay frequency.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• AND IN FACT AT A HIGHER PAY RATE AND WE PAY THE MAINTENANCE STAFF. THAT IMPACT OVER TIME AS WELL.
• THAT IS BECAUSE IN ORDER TO PAY FOR THESE INCREASED COSTS AND IN ORDER TO PAY FOR ADDITIONAL SALARY AND
• THIS CREATES A DISPARITY IN PAY. I HAVE CLERKS IN MY OFFICE STRUGGLING TO MAKE ENDS MEET.
• WE ALSO HAVE OTTO PAY. SO THEY CAN LINK UP A DEBIT CARD OR CREDIT CARD.
• THIRTY DAYS TO PAY GENERALLY SPEAKING THEN DHS WILL SEND THEM A LETTER.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And this budget does an account for $10.4 million of existing pay.
• , pay less.
• They're paying very low taxes at that point.
• The top 10% of America, income-wise, pays 70% of the tax. I guess you can ask them to pay more.
• If you pay income taxes in Arizona, you will pay less. I'm proud of that. I vote aye.

Summary: The joint appropriations committee met on April 28 to review the FY 2027 budget package, including the general appropriations feed bills (HB 4138 and SB 1831) and related budget reconciliation measures. Staff described the budget as including about $17.96 billion in general fund appropriations, a one-time transfer of state monies to increase revenues, a 5% lump-sum reduction to most agencies’ discretionary general fund budgets, and several one-time restorations or continuations for items such as school facilities, child care, child safety, corrections stipends, and public safety operating costs. Members spent much of the meeting debating how the across-the-board cuts would be implemented, which programs might be affected, and how fund sweeps from prior-year appropriations and special funds would work, including questions about universities, public safety, rural hospitals, transportation grants, the Corporation Commission, and health insurance costs for state employees and troopers. A major point of discussion was the impact on universities and higher education. Arizona Board of Regents representatives said the proposed reductions and fund sweeps would affect already obligated dollars, research, staffing, and student aid programs, and could force difficult decisions about programs such as the Promise Program, Teachers Academy, and other pass-through funds. Committee members also raised concerns about whether the cuts could lead to tuition increases or reductions in services, while majority members emphasized that agencies and the executive branch should decide how to absorb the reductions. Another major topic was health care and the state employee health plan: staff explained that the budget includes a $228 million general fund infusion to stabilize the plan, while a separate reconciliation bill would raise employee premiums over three years. Members also discussed whether the budget’s changes to AHCCCS/Access and hospital eligibility rules could increase costs for hospitals and reduce coverage. Public testimony largely opposed the budget. Speakers from Opportunity Arizona, the Arizona Board of Regents, and local governments argued that the proposal would shift costs onto working families, reduce support for education, housing, SNAP, health care, and rural infrastructure, and protect tax benefits for data centers and higher-income taxpayers. A mayor from Globe asked for state help after severe flooding damaged roads, water lines, and homes, while a motorcycle safety advocate asked the committee to review a DPS motorcycle safety fund appropriation. Committee members and staff repeatedly clarified that some items discussed were one-time appropriations not continued into FY 2027, that some fund sweeps were from unspent or unencumbered balances, and that the committee planned to take a mass roll-call vote on the budget bills at the end of the meeting.

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• <00:54:28.440> the the super speeders themselves pay the the super speeders themselves pay
• or a surcharge on the fines to help pay or a surcharge on the fines to help pay for<00:57:36.080
• Do<00:58:00.280> people<00:58:00.680> pay Do people pay Do people pay I<00:58:02.440>
• <00:59:16.840> a types of incidents do pay a types of incidents do pay a reinstatement<00:
• <01:04:43.240> for<01:04:43.440> the pay for the equipment plus pay for the pay for

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I pay sales tax on it.
• I'm going to pay sales tax on that. ...and spend two bucks on a shirt, I'm going to pay sales tax on
• You're going to pay that sales tax.
• So you and I, when we pay our utility bills, if we're customers of that utility, we're paying for the
• Louis County, all pay for the price. They pay those rates in their rates that are made.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• So this would be on a Zoom meeting or people would fly in to do it, and who would pay for them?
• So this would be on a Zoom meeting or people would fly in to do it, and who would pay for them?
• So this would be on a Zoom meeting or people would fly in to do it, and who would pay for them?
• Pay for it, right?
• If it's a House-initiated effort, then they should pay for all the costs. Uh, so anyway, thanks.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs heard two concurrent resolutions. HCR 33 proposed asking the U.S. Postmaster General to relocate the Pearl City Post Office from Kamehameha Highway and Acacia Road to Navy property on the Pearl City Peninsula. Testifiers, including Pearl City Neighborhood Board chair Larry Verrett and resident Lena Ala Baiton, supported the move, citing severe congestion, narrow access, safety concerns, and the potential to improve traffic flow and support transit-oriented development. Members noted a similar Senate measure had already passed, and HCR 33 was recommended to pass unamended. The committee then considered HCR 157, which would establish a task force to simplify permitting for enhanced economic development and coordinate state and intergovernmental permitting processes. Testimony in support was submitted by representatives connected to DBED/HHFDC and others. In discussion, members questioned whether such a task force was necessary, what projects it would address, how often it would meet, whether it could include housing and local-level projects, and what the cost might be; the response was that the resolution would provide more structure, no similar project had been executed before, and costs were not yet known but could be addressed later. The committee ultimately recommended HCR 157 pass unamended, and the recommendation was adopted without objection.

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• all of our residents could start paying all of our residents could start paying the<00:05:29.160
• tax, but right now they're not just paying for driving the mileage that they do; they're paying for
• tax, but right now they're not just paying for driving the mileage that they do; they're paying for
• getting about 22 m per gallon will pay getting about 22 m per gallon will pay about<00:07:48.919
• more than they than they're they'll pay more than they than they're paying<00:07:56.840> right

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on several measures, beginning with SB 1480 on transportation and road usage charging. Supporters included the Department of Transportation, the Hawaii State Energy Office, county representatives, and the Tax Foundation, while an automotive industry witness opposed the bill, arguing it would be unfair to rural drivers and those with longer commutes. Committee discussion focused on equity, rural impacts, and whether the measure should be tied to future rail funding. The committees ultimately recommended SB 1480 pass with amendments, including broadening allowable uses of funds, clarifying language on infrastructure and safety, addressing motor scooters, and striking a proposed new subaccount; the recommendation was adopted by both committees, with one no vote in TCA. For SB 970 on taxation, the Tax Foundation said the employer transit tax credit would be more efficient as a direct subsidy program, and the Department of Taxation recommended several changes, including a sunset date of December 31, 2030, anti-double-benefit language, deletion of certain reporting requirements, and an effective date of December 31, 2025. The department estimated the bill would reduce revenues by about $11.6 million over the four-year period it would be in effect. The committees moved SB 970 forward with amendments to include bike share in the credit and add a defective date, leaving the department’s suggested changes for later consideration; the recommendation was adopted. The committees also advanced SB 1008 on parking and SB 1088 on electric vehicle charging infrastructure without amendments. DCAB strongly supported SB 1008, saying it would help counties enforce accessible parking design requirements, and noted a related bill without the EV portion. SB 1088 drew broad support from the Public Utilities Commission, State Energy Office, county and advocacy groups, and individuals; one question raised whether the bill should sunset, but the response was that Hawaii still lacks sufficient EV charging infrastructure and the measure expands eligibility for affordable housing. Both bills were recommended to pass unamended and the recommendations were adopted. The Transportation and Culture and Arts committee then heard SB 1011 on the Hawaii Leadership Awards Program, with testimony in strong support from individuals and the State Archivist, who suggested preserving award recipients’ archives, photos, oral histories, and clippings. The committee also heard SB 441 on the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, with support from the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi, the Hawaii Theatre Center, musicians, and others emphasizing cultural value, workforce stability, and statewide access to the arts. The transcript then moved to SB 1581 on the Hawaii Japan Pacific Peace Monument and SB 1577 relating to the State Foundation on the Arts; on SB 1577, the Attorney General warned that using the Works of Special Art Fund for operating purposes could jeopardize the tax-exempt status of related bonds and recommended deleting section five, while also pointing to the Performing Arts Special Fund as an alternative.

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• to turn around and raise electricity rates on their people they provide electricity to in order to pay
• the anguish they experience in their life between deciding whether to buy a prescription, food, or pay
• increasing this 36% to 40, 45, 50%, how are we going to print up enough money to help these people pay
• We have an opportunity on the electric side to reduce the electric rate that customers pay when they
• that heat heat pump You' be lucky to pay that heat heat pump You' be lucky to pay for<00:39:14.240

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And those restaurants have to pay, they have to do advance payments.
• It would not help any of my clients who cannot afford to pay the tax.
• It would not help any of my clients who cannot afford to pay the tax.
• When I was productive, I was able to pay my fair share.
• Local eateries are paying more to attract and retain workers while paying significantly more for food

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a hybrid hearing on several property and local tax bills. The main focus was H.56, the Municipal Empowerment Act, which the Healey-Driscoll Administration, the Massachusetts Municipal Association, MAPC, and Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo supported as a package of local options and administrative reforms. Supporters said municipalities need more tools to relieve pressure on property taxes and fund services, citing proposed increases to local meals and lodging taxes, a new local vehicle excise surcharge, senior property tax relief, one-year override flexibility for emergencies, and central valuation of telecom and utility property by DOR. The administration said the bill was based on municipal listening sessions and was intended to give cities and towns optional, not mandatory, revenue tools. Opponents, including the National Federation of Independent Businesses, argued the tax increases would hurt restaurants, hotels, tourism, and small businesses and add to affordability concerns. The committee also heard testimony on H.3211, dealing with deeds excise receipts, from Norfolk County Commissioner Richard Staidi. He said Norfolk County is financially stable but needs additional revenue for major capital needs at its agricultural school, especially a new cafeteria and other aging facilities, and also to support county programs such as veteran transportation services. On S.2020, a bill to allow settlements of tax liability, Greater Boston Legal Services, the Asian American Civic Association, and several individual taxpayers urged creation of a more workable offer-in-compromise process at DOR. They said the current system is too subjective, requires an unaffordable $5,000 threshold, lacks clear standards and appeal rights, and leaves low-income taxpayers stuck with unmanageable debt, license suspensions, or business closures. Supporters said the bill would give both taxpayers and DOR a practical way to resolve liabilities and bring people back into compliance. The committee also took testimony on S.1966, which would require nonprofits selling property to disclose any back-tax obligations to buyers. Senator Peter Durant said the bill was prompted by a personal experience in which a tax bill arrived after a nonprofit property purchase was already completed, and he argued the disclosure would prevent buyers from being surprised by retroactive tax liability. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair closed the session after hearing from all scheduled witnesses.

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• They're going to pay more in health care. They're going to pay more now on software.
• And the 20 giant companies in California that pay zero taxes, zero corporate taxes, and the 80 that pay
• And the 20 giant companies in California that pay zero taxes, zero corporate taxes, and the 80 that pay
• almost nothing, under this legislation, they would have to pay They would pay almost nothing.
• is paying in corporate taxes.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• You're paying $280 a month. And that's what most people are paying now.
• they pay for the cost of food.
• I can't afford to pay these property taxes anymore."
• They want to take more money from those that are paying.
• debt that they themselves will not have to pay.

Bills: SB4, SJR2, SB 4, SJR 2

Keywords: property tax, homestead exemption, school funding, state aid, constitutional amendment, SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval

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• Now, who's actually going to pay this tax? Us. That's who's going to be paying it.
• But this is not about paying our fair share or paying contractors' fair shares.
• Under that proposal, the employer still has to pay a fine. Still has to pay a fine.
• Who's paying?
• Pay your own way.

Keywords: 1146, all

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• And they essentially won't pay; they either have to pay their tax or they're going to have the, you know
• So, it's still Minnesotans paying these taxes.
• And they essentially won't pay is a tax.
• > or they either have to pay their tax or they either have to pay their tax or they're<00:14:51.120
• <00:15:47.280> these so it's still Minnesotans paying these so it's still Minnesotans paying

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: Senator Steve Drazkowski and Representative Anderson held a press event promoting the bipartisan, bicameral “Take It Back Act,” a bill aimed at recovering taxpayer money lost to government fraud. They cited major Minnesota fraud cases, including medical assistance fraud, CCAP, and Feeding Our Future, and argued that the state has become a destination for fraud. They said the bill would impose a 100% tax or excise tax on money obtained through fraud, with proceeds deposited into a tax relief fund for income and property tax relief. The sponsors said the measure is intended to create a stronger deterrent and to recover money even when criminal restitution or prosecutions do not fully recoup losses. They discussed examples of unrecovered funds, said the Department of Revenue could use criminal findings, data analytics, and IRS-sharing data to identify fraud, and noted that the bill includes an appeal process through tax court. They also said the current draft focuses on convicted fraudsters and people or organizations determined by the commissioner to have obtained money by fraud, while trying to avoid sweeping in innocent employees or others who were unaware of wrongdoing. Anderson said the bill already has significant bipartisan support, including 11 House Democrats and Senator Rest, and that the House Tax Committee hearing is scheduled for April 30. He said the sponsors are working with the Department of Revenue on implementation and may revise the bill to make administration easier. The sponsors said they hope to move the bill through the House and Senate this session, and they closed by encouraging the press to review the fraud website they referenced, mnfraudfiles.com.

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• Recently, police departments have had big pay raises, but they also pay really well for their stipends
• We pay them more to see our employees. I don't know why we pay above the private insurance rate.
• We pay them more to see our employees. I don't know why we pay above the private insurance rate.
• We pay them more to see our employees. I don't know why we pay above the private insurance rate.
• We have to pay for it. So hence the two billion and so forth that we're paying for.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• <01:03:44.480> the funding, leaving us to pay the funding, leaving us to pay the difference
• constantly struggling to pay the rent. constantly struggling to pay the rent.
• <01:25:49.360> that reverse to for the tenant to pay that reverse to for the tenant to pay
• We estimate that about 800 of our members are currently unable to pay rent, and those who are paying
• of being left in want to pay their rent, but they're want to pay their rent, but they're being<01:36

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They're still paying for Sacramento's mistakes.
• I'm married to a North Dakota cowboy who pays cash for everything, and if you can't pay cash for it,
• Look at what we were paying for. Because you know what?
• We have almost $130 billion of bonded indebtedness that before we pay for anything, we've got to pay
• That before we pay for anything, we've got to pay the $7 billion for principal and interest on those

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• My people would be paying more and home ownership is just a little bit out.
• He's talked about using oil and gas revenue to help pay for Social Security benefits.
• Still Republicans don't have a— plan to pay for their partisan budget bill.
• But will Vermonters pay more as a result of those tariffs?
• Does that mean Vermonters are going to pay more or less?

Keywords: nomination, Deputy Secretary of Treasury, economic policy, inflation, tariffs, tribal nations, government relations

Summary: The meeting convened to consider the nomination of Mike Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. During the session, multiple members voiced concerns regarding current economic policies under the Trump administration, particularly around inflation, tariffs, and the impact on small businesses. Discussions frequently centered on the administration's approach to tariffs and taxation, and how these factors contribute to the rising cost of living and potential job losses. Additionally, the importance of bolstering government-to-government relationships with tribal nations was emphasized, highlighting the need for specialized offices focused on tribal affairs within the Treasury Department.

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• Approximately 712 sources pay emissions fees based on the Cabinet's analysis last fall.
• Approximately 712 sources pay emissions fees based on the Cabinet's analysis last fall.
• You don't have to pay emissions fees on them.
• You don't have to pay emissions fees on them.
• ...standing alone, for each of those units, you shouldn't be paying anything.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:12 Introduction of Guests 01:09 HB 88 Discussion 01:46 HB 88 Roll Call Vote 03:24 HB 346 Discussion 04:20 HB 346 Roll Call Vote 21:58 Chair Comments 24:31, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first considered House Bill 88, which was described as a short bill to clarify procedures for Waste Management boards, including term limits, appointments, and making sure consolidated governments actively recruit community members and make openings easier to find. The sponsor said the bill was intended to resolve confusion about members staying on after terms expire. The bill received no opposition, passed the committee unanimously, and was reported favorably for the floor. The committee then took up House Bill 346, as amended by a committee substitute. The sponsor explained that the bill responds to a dispute over air emission fees, especially for emergency generators and backup generators used for worker safety and limited non-emergency testing. The bill would exempt emergency generators and backup generators operating 100 hours or less for maintenance/testing from fees, while also removing an existing 4,000-ton cap so the per-ton fee would drop for most permitted sources. Members discussed the possible impact on utilities and ratepayers, with concerns raised that costs could be passed through to consumers and affect coal-dependent areas. The sponsor and another member argued the change would generally reduce fees for most sources and incentivize emissions reductions; the cabinet was described as neutral, and the affected utilities were identified as TVA, LG&E, East Kentucky Power, and Big Rivers, with only TVA having raised comments. The committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed the committee with a favorable recommendation, though one member voted no and several members explained yes votes while expressing ongoing concerns about future rate impacts. At the end of the meeting, members briefly discussed broader concerns about utility surcharges and the need to monitor the effects of legislation on ratepayers, but those comments were not part of the bill under consideration. The chair noted that future meetings may include more bills and could start earlier if needed, and the committee then adjourned.

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• to pay for it." to pay for it."
• you guys pay for this?" you guys pay for this?"
• The owner can't pay, won't pay, whatever, right? Correct.
• The owner can't pay, won't pay, whatever, right? Correct.
• > won't<00:35:02.480> pay, >> The owner can't pay, won't pay, >> The owner

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• nashille taxpayers have had to pay nashille taxpayers have had to pay approximately<00:49:32.960
• <00:50:04.079> our our budget and we don't even pay our our budget and we don't even pay our
• move on to a better paying move on to a better paying town<00:50:18.400> we<00:50:18.720>
• beginning um the state was paying beginning um the state was paying 40%<00:54:35.960> until
• <01:15:12.760> for<01:15:13.000> current paying for current paying for current employees

Keywords: 1191, senate, all