Transcript Highlights:

• end the special interest tax breaks and the tax breaks for those who have not been paying their fair share
• end the special interest tax breaks and the tax breaks for those who have not been paying their fair share
• end the special interest tax breaks and the tax breaks for those who have not been paying their fair share
• , I'm here to say we can no longer afford to exempt those who have the most from paying their fair share
• </c> who can contribute more to our shared who can contribute more to our shared society. society. society

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Sen. Erin Maye Quade, Rep. Esther Abad, and other Minnesota DFL legislators held a press event focused on responding to Trump administration and federal Republican actions that they said threaten health care, education, housing, public health, and other state services. Speakers argued Minnesota must not make “false trade-offs” between core services and should instead protect programs like Medicaid, school funding, disability services, nutrition, and public health by raising additional revenue and closing tax breaks for wealthy individuals and corporations. Rep. Abad and others outlined possible revenue options, including a fifth-tier income tax, a corporate rate match, closing tax exemptions for luxury items and second homes, a social media tax, and ending data center tax exemptions. They said these measures would not fully replace possible federal cuts, but could help mitigate harm and preserve services. Several speakers also criticized Republican opposition to tax increases and said the state should ask wealthy taxpayers and corporations to contribute more. Testimony from Olivia Dylan, a laid-off Minnesota Department of Health epidemiologist, described the impact of federal public health funding cuts and MDH layoffs on outbreak response, nursing home support, lab work, and tribal public health. Sean Leaden of SEIU Local 284 described low pay and staffing shortages among hourly school workers and said underfunding has hurt students and employees. Sen. Doran Clark and Rep. Emma Greenman framed the issue as both a budget and democracy question, arguing that federal cuts and attacks on public programs undermine self-governance and community well-being. In response to questions, speakers said Minnesota cannot fully backfill expected federal Medicaid losses, but can use state tools to reduce harm and should press Republicans to identify what services they would cut instead.

Transcript Highlights:

• I share your concern about doing that.
• Uh I share for those disease entities.
• Uh I share your<00:16:17.040><c> concern</c><00:16:17.360><c> about</c><00:16:17.680><c> doing</c><00
• Oftentimes in a real estate transaction, the sharing of information as it relates to an association,
• Oftentimes in a real estate transaction, the sharing of information as it relates to an association,

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And I'm particularly excited about the fact that I've shared in the layout here this morning that we
• We also recommend expanding the data-sharing language for Windham to reflect data-sharing agreements
• Sharing with other entities like TDLR and TWC would maximize access to relevant workforce, academic,
• Let me share one case with you.
• And I appreciate you sharing the story so more people understand just how egregious this is and why it

Bills: SB552 , SB1099 , SB1124 , SB1208 , SB1372 , SB1506 , SB1667 , SB1804 , SB1806 , SB1870 , SB1936 , SB1937 , SB2180 , SB2405 , SB2569 , SB2570 , SB1646

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Keywords: community supervision, criminal justice, illegal alien, deferred adjudication, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, SB 1099, undocumented immigrant, unauthorized immigrant, immigration status, felony sentencing enhancement, criminal penalty increase, Texas Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, affirmative finding, judgment finding, deportation, public safety, immigration enforcement, sentencing reform, felony offense

Summary: The committee heard a series of criminal justice bills, beginning with SB 1870 and SB 1727, both of which were adopted as committee substitutes and reported favorably to the full Senate. SB 1870 would bar local governments from adopting policies that decriminalize controlled substances or direct officials not to enforce state drug laws, with civil penalties enforced by the Attorney General for violations. SB 1727 was described as a technical change to make the draft a formal Legislative Council version of a TDCJ-related assault bill; both bills were also sent to the local and uncontested calendar. The committee then took up SB 2405, the major Sunset bill for TDCJ, the Board of Pardons and Paroles, Windham School District, and the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee. Senator Parker explained that the bill continues and modernizes those agencies, requires a 10-year facilities and staffing plan, expands rehabilitation and reentry programming, improves parole-board consistency and training, and codifies various cleanup and inspector general recommendations. Sunset staff and agency witnesses discussed the bill’s data-sharing, program coordination, and projected savings from reducing delays in parole-voted programming; public witnesses generally supported the post-secondary education and reentry provisions, while some urged stronger statutory direction for Windham and more reform to medically recommended intensive supervision. The bill was left pending. SB 1804, SB 1099, SB 2569, and SB 2570 were also heard. SB 1804 would allow restitution for tattoo removal for human trafficking survivors and remove the age restriction so adult survivors can qualify; it was reported favorably and sent to the local calendar. SB 1099 would increase penalties for certain felony offenses when committed by a person determined to be unlawfully present in the country; immigration and civil rights witnesses opposed it as overbroad and difficult to administer, but it was reported favorably. SB 2569 would modernize unmanned aircraft reporting by requiring law enforcement agencies to post reports on public websites; it passed unanimously and was sent to the local calendar. SB 2570 would create a defense to prosecution for peace officers and correctional guards using less-lethal force weapons within the scope of their training; law enforcement witnesses supported it, civil rights and prosecutor witnesses raised concerns that it was too broad and could weaken existing use-of-force standards, and the bill was left pending for further work.

Transcript Highlights:

• using proven techniques that<00:05:21.240><c> help</c><00:05:21.440><c> them</c><00:05:21.560><c> share
• </c><00:05:21.840><c> their</c><00:05:22.080><c> experiences</c> that help them share their experiences
• She said they do have that information and believes it is on their website; if not, they can share it
• She said they do have that information and believes it is on their website; if not, they can share it
• She said they do have that information and believes it is on their website; if not, they can share it

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• their perspective... ...posed to the entire panel for anyone who wants to share their perspective.
• So first focusing on 2024-25 we recommend that the Legislature have the judicial branch share...
• We recommend that the Legislature have the judicial branch share its processes for how it goes about
• I know Isaac's got some other program activities and policy activities he was going to share with you
• I know Isaac's got some other program activities and policy activities he was going to share with you

Summary: The committee heard extensive testimony on Proposition 36 and its implementation, with judicial and budget officials describing it as a major shift from misdemeanor to felony processing for repeat drug possession and certain theft offenses. Witnesses explained that the law creates a treatment-mandated felony process that can lead to dismissal if a defendant completes treatment, but also requires evaluations, court monitoring, and potentially long, open-ended supervision. Judicial representatives said the new law is already generating large numbers of filings, creating workload, staffing, courtroom, and facility pressures, and that access to treatment beds, housing, and evaluation capacity is limiting participation. Several speakers emphasized that collaborative courts are effective but are not a perfect fit for Prop. 36 because those programs are typically probation-based and serve different risk/need populations. Court officials from San Bernardino and Orange counties said the impacts vary by county but are severe, with some counties seeing hundreds or more filings in a short period and others moving more slowly to build treatment infrastructure first. They argued that Prop. 36 is effectively an unfunded mandate unless the state provides more resources for judges, staff, facilities, treatment, housing, and supervision. The Legislative Analyst’s Office noted that Prop. 36 will reduce the Proposition 47 savings that fund mental health and substance use treatment grants, but said the near-term reduction is relatively modest and that the full effect will take time to appear because of the way those savings are calculated. Members of the committee repeatedly raised concerns that the state is underfunding the courts and counties needed to carry out the new law. The committee also reviewed the Governor’s proposed trial court operations budget, including a partial restoration of a prior $97 million cut and additional ongoing funding. Judicial branch officials said the restoration helped avoid furloughs, hiring freezes, and service reductions, and supported cybersecurity, technology, staffing, and records management. The LAO recommended that the Legislature seek more detail on how midyear restorations are handled and consider clarifying language for transferring unspent trial court trust fund monies to the General Fund. Finance said the flexibility in the ongoing funding was intentional and would be taken back for consideration. In a separate item, the committee heard testimony on a $6.3 million increase for Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal appointed counsel programs. Judicial officials and appellate project representatives said the system is facing a crisis because indigent appeals have risen sharply while the number of panel attorneys has fallen, leaving many cases waiting months for counsel. They argued the proposed increase would help but is still below what is needed to recruit and retain attorneys and prevent delays that affect criminal, juvenile, and child welfare cases. The committee also discussed the Tracy courthouse project in San Joaquin County, where local officials said reopening a courthouse closed since 2011 is necessary to serve a growing population and relieve overcrowding elsewhere. The LAO and Finance both noted the project is next in line under the facilities plan, though LAO suggested the Legislature could consider whether other facility priorities should come first.

Transcript Highlights:

• bill would amend the law by requiring qualified members to add back to their taxable income their share
• bill would amend the law by requiring qualified members to add back to their taxable income their share
• of pte taxes paid so income their share of pte taxes paid so the<00:45:20.640><c> original</c><00:45
• Just wanted to share some real project impacts for projects that we have that are ongoing, starting,
• </c><01:14:51.800><c> some</c> to testify um just wanted to share some to testify um just wanted to share

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And so I think we should look at their amendments as well and share. Okay, thank you so much.
• Senator, and if we could share any other additional concerns, I would be glad to follow up with you.
• and</c><00:08:22.199><c> if</c><00:08:22.520><c> we</c><00:08:22.720><c> could</c><00:08:23.000><c> share
• </c><00:08:23.319><c> any</c><00:08:23.560><c> other</c> Senator and if we could share any other Senator
• and if we could share any other additional<00:08:24.520><c> concerns</c><00:08:25.039><c> I</c><00:08

Committee: Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on three fireworks-related bills. On SB 1226, which would create a shipping container inspection program and require Department of Law Enforcement reporting, the Department of Law Enforcement supported the measure, while the Attorney General recommended deleting references to explosives to avoid a single-subject constitutional issue and noted possible federal limits on military involvement. Harbor users raised concerns about logistics, delays, and cost, and HPD supported the bill; members also discussed how inspections would work and whether DLE would coordinate with county and federal partners. No vote was taken during the testimony portion. On SB 32, which would sharply restrict consumer fireworks by requiring permits for cultural use, repealing the general holiday exceptions, and imposing a $25 permit fee, the State Fire Council supported the bill as a public safety measure but said it was willing to work on problematic language. The Office of the Public Defender opposed it, arguing the bill’s use of “culture” could create constitutional and discrimination problems because permit decisions would effectively define culture. Fireworks retailers and other opponents said the bill would push consumers toward illegal fireworks and hurt lawful sales, while supporters said it would reduce injuries, fires, and respiratory harm. Members questioned whether the permit fee was new, whether the bill would affect commercial display companies, and whether permit caps should be added. On SB 1324, which expands fireworks offenses, increases penalties for injuries or death, creates new criminal offenses and an infraction adjudication system, and appropriates funds, the Attorney General strongly supported the bill and said it would give law enforcement and prosecutors better tools, while DLE said the current weight-based definitions make prosecutions difficult and labor-intensive. DLE also said disposal of seized fireworks is expensive and hazardous, and suggested violators should bear more of that cost. HPD and the Maui County prosecutor supported the bill, but some opponents argued it would overcriminalize conduct and create constitutional issues; a commercial pyrotechnics company asked for amendments to preserve lawful display work. Members asked about the appropriation, enforcement challenges, and whether existing exceptions would still allow commercial shows. The hearing ended with no final decision reported in the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> be able to share with us? be able to share with us?
• Ma'am, thank you for sharing your story and for your...
• Uh thank you for coming and sharing your Uh thank you for coming and sharing your testimony<01:02:34.000
• </c> and have honest conversations and share and have honest conversations and share those<01:25:09.520
• And in Washakie County we actually share And in Washakie County we actually share the<01:39:36.280><c

Committee: Joint Labor, Health & Social Services

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I always like to share this. These are the top titles that were read in 2025.
• </c><00:41:54.000><c> These</c><00:41:54.319><c> are</c> I always like to share this.
• These are I always like to share this.
• Thanks for sharing that. >> Yeah. So, red is the real look at the red, right?
• So something that you've shared um &gt;&gt; Okay.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, I don't have the table in front of me, but I've shared with many of you.
• Um, I don't have the table in front of me, but I've shared with many of you.
• Um, I don't have the table in front of me, but I've shared with many of you.
• Finally, I ask you include language from Admin's data sharing policy bill.
• </c><02:11:43.440><c> common</c> 6 million transactions and share common 6 million transactions and share

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• this because I'm probably not um I share this because I'm probably not the<00:43:24.760><c> only</c>
• that information with us and sharing that information with us and you'll<00:44:34.480><c> make</c><00
• So the police department is not there withholding any information because it's already got shared.
• I share this to highlight how avoidant the immigrant community is of law enforcement.
• I share this to highlight how avoidant the immigrant community is of law enforcement.

Committee: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs met on February 19, 2025, and first heard House Bill 150, which would prohibit lending a firearm to someone who does not have a firearm permit or a registered firearm. The Department of Law Enforcement and the Honolulu Police Department supported the bill, though HPD said enforcing any time limit on a loaned firearm would be difficult. Several members of the public opposed the measure, arguing it would interfere with lawful lending for hunting, competitions, training, military-related use, and family situations, and could create unintended criminal liability. One supporter said the bill would strengthen gun safety and encourage more responsible ownership. No vote was taken during the testimony portion described. The committee then heard House Bill 186, which would make harassment by stalking a class C felony. The Office of the Public Defender requested deferral, arguing the bill would remove a misdemeanor option that can help deter escalation and could be unnecessarily severe and burdensome. Honolulu Police Department supported the bill, saying stalking can be a precursor to more serious violence. The Hawaiʻi State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney raised concerns about how the new felony would fit within the existing grading scheme, noting that aggravated harassment by stalking and first-degree terroristic threatening are already class C felonies. April Bautista testified in strong support, describing her own experience with domestic violence and stalking and urging passage of the bill. Committee members discussed whether other penalty structures might be possible, but no final action was taken in the portion provided. The committee also heard House Bill 991, which would delete the term “agent of the contractor” from criminal history record check provisions to comply with FBI requirements. The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center supported the bill with comments, explaining that the FBI had found the term too broad for fingerprint-based background checks tied to access to federal tax information. In addition, House Bill 995 was introduced, changing deadlines for annual firearms carry reporting; the Department of the Attorney General supported it, saying the revised deadlines would allow a more complete report, and HPD was also heard on the measure. The transcript ends before any votes or final committee actions on these bills.

Transcript Highlights:

• I think my intent was to share that this would contribute to closing the gender gap.
• I think I would have to do a little bit of research and share that back with you.
• Welcome back, and uh, thank you for your service, and um, please share with us what you can.
• Welcome back, and uh, thank you for your service, and um, please share with us what you can.
• </c> their finish what they need to uh share their finish what they need to uh share with<04:53:33.360

Committee: House State-federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And they did that with some discussion, and just to share with you, their thoughts were that they did
• proviso that says in any years where prices or production are particularly high that the state would share
• proviso that says in any years where prices or production are particularly high that the state would share
• And you will see indeed the legislature did share in that windfall of revenue when times were good, and
• Chairman, if it's okay to tell you I have a lot of open-ended response questions that I'm happy to share

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• She said she did not like data being shared and thought there was somebody for it and somebody against
• That's, I mean, it would be good to know, but more importantly, can you share what's happening on the
• I've had my share on that side. And I appreciate that.
• It provides relative to limitations and cost sharing, definitions, implementation, applicability, and
• I want to share one story that stays with me.

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: 965, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The Louisiana State Museum is going to be sharing about their trunks that they're producing that have
• The Louisiana State Museum is going to be sharing about their trunks that they're producing that have
• And teachers can even share this stuff, like if they use Google Classroom.
• So we were thrilled to get to come share this with you guys. Thank you all so much.
• So we were thrilled to get to come share this with you guys. Thank you all so much.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

Summary: The Louisiana Commission on Civic Education met with quorum, approved the minutes from its previous meeting, and took several action items related to the Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LIAC). The commission unanimously approved the 2026-27 LIAC membership slate after reviewing recommendations from the selection committee, and it also approved the council’s budget and mileage reimbursement guidelines, noting the only change was an updated IRS mileage rate. Members thanked the legislature for continuing to fund LIAC after earlier years when it relied on outside donations. The meeting featured presentations on civic education resources and America 250 programming. Brandon Burris, representing the Lieutenant Governor’s office, highlighted Louisiana state parks, the Checkout Louisiana library backpack programs for parks and museums, Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s anti-litter campaign, and Homework Louisiana. Liam Julian of the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute discussed national civics education trends, teacher discomfort with controversial topics, and the institute’s teacher training, student camps, debate programs, and civics app. Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s Katie Stark and Nancy Torren presented America 250-related materials, including a PBS Kids feature on a Louisiana child and LPB’s “Louisiana’s Hidden History” videos and teacher resources on Bernardo de Galvez and Spanish Louisiana. LIAC members then reported on their work, including school safety efforts, digital service-hour tracking, AP self-study access, minor work permits, AI-generated harassment concerns, and local civic engagement projects. Peggy Cotonia of the Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education reported 87 Law Day presentations and 287 total Law Day and Constitution Day presentations reaching about 9,400 students, along with updates on awards and a shortened but still free summer institute for teachers. Barry Irwin reported that legislation to clean up outdated commission membership and quorum language had passed the House and been heard in Senate Education, moving toward final passage. The commission adjourned after no further business.

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm here today to share why emergency medical dispatch protocols matter because I have personally seen
• I just want to share a brief story from the caller's perspective.
• Vice President of our association, Sean Sullivan, shared a story with us.
• Cal Broadband shares the Legislature's commitment to ensuring the safety and resilience of our critical
• Hopefully, and eventually, this system will allow 911 callers to share text, voice, videos, photos, and

Committee: House Emergency Management

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And I'm here to share a little bit with you about how this bill is going to support the local boards.
• Sometimes I go to the food bank, and I share an apartment with another family. Simply to survive.
• You both get to share 10 minutes. You can start when you're ready.
• And I appreciate Edie's for being here and being strong enough to share her story today.
• And I appreciate Edie's for being here and being strong enough to share her story today.

Summary: The Assembly Labor and Employment Committee heard and advanced a series of bills, mostly on worker safety, wages, workforce training, and retirement savings. AB 2137 (Chen) would strengthen safety rules and certification for artificial stone fabrication shops to reduce silica exposure; AB 2499 (Gibson) would require Cal/OSHA to develop heat-illness protections for incarcerated workers and staff in correctional facilities; AB 2300 (Arambula) would streamline the disbursement of state and federal workforce funds; AB 2646 (Krell) would establish a minimum wage floor for certain agricultural workers; AB 2227 (Connolly) would tighten licensing and bond requirements for farm labor contractors and add default-judgment procedures for wage claims; AB 1869 (Haney) would create a reporting process for alleged REIT interference in hotel operations; AB 2650 (Pellerin) would expand CalSavers with emergency savings accounts and other updates; AB 2634 (Zbur) would prioritize labor-management partnerships in High Road Training Partnership grants; and AB 1888 would require skilled-and-trained workforce and prevailing wage standards for work under the Safe Home Grant Program. AB 1534 (Irwin) would create California’s approval process for short-term Pell-eligible workforce programs. The committee also took up several consent items, including AB 1904, AB 1980, AB 2550, AB 2078, and AB 2682. Most bills were described as aligning state programs with federal law or improving worker protections and program quality, while opponents generally raised concerns about costs, administrative burden, regulatory uncertainty, or reduced oversight. Testimony was largely split along labor and industry lines. Supporters included labor unions, legal aid groups, workforce boards, and affected workers or family members, who emphasized heat illness, wage theft, silica exposure, poor prison conditions, and the need for higher-quality training and retirement access. Opponents on several bills, especially those affecting agriculture, REITs, and workforce administration, argued the measures would increase costs, create uncertainty, or duplicate existing law. On AB 2227, committee members engaged in extended discussion about Labor Commissioner delays and whether the bill’s default-judgment and bond provisions would meaningfully help workers. On AB 1869, members and witnesses debated whether the bill created new standards or simply improved enforcement of existing REIT rules. The committee voted to pass all of the measures heard, generally with motions to do pass and re-refer to the Committee on Appropriations. Several bills were held open for absent members during the meeting, and later add-on roll calls recorded additional ayes, moving the bills out of committee. The meeting concluded after the consent calendar was approved and the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• And I'm here to share a little bit with you about how this bill is going to support the local...
• Sometimes I go to the food bank, and I share an apartment with another family. Simply to survive.
• You both get to share 10 minutes. You can start when you're ready.
• And I appreciate Edie's for being here and being strong enough to share her story today.
• And I appreciate Edie's for being here and being strong enough to share her story today.

Committee: House Labor and Employment

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And a terrible fact I will share with you is that from the very beginning, the United States has always
• I want to share a personal story with you.
• it takes to form a concept into a reactor, what the different stages are that you need to do, and share
• All these factors and sharing those lessons learned back with the industry was the whole purpose of the
• it takes to achieve those applications through microreactor power plant, and microreactor has and share

Summary: The meeting was an extended briefing from Idaho National Laboratory officials on the lab’s mission, its role in nuclear energy research, and the federal push to accelerate advanced reactor deployment. Speakers described INL’s size and capabilities, including test reactors, fuel and materials facilities, cybersecurity and critical infrastructure work, and partnerships with DOE, the NRC, the Department of Defense, and private companies. They emphasized that the lab is supporting both commercial nuclear development and national security work, while also training a large intern workforce. A major theme was the current federal effort to streamline nuclear regulation and speed up licensing and demonstration. The speakers said recent executive orders and DOE/NRC coordination are reducing redundant requirements, shortening environmental review timelines, and aiming for three new nuclear systems to reach criticality by July 4, 2026. They argued that regulatory uncertainty has been a major driver of nuclear cost and that the administration’s actions, along with DOE’s pilot and demonstration programs, are intended to rebuild the domestic supply chain and industrial base. The discussion also focused on advanced reactor types, including small modular reactors, microreactors, molten salt concepts, and liquid-metal designs. Officials said these technologies are being developed for data centers, military bases, remote communities, industrial heat, hydrogen production, and other nontraditional uses. They highlighted several projects and companies, including Oklo, Aalo, Radiant, X-energy, TerraPower, Kairos, and DOE’s MARVEL and Project Pele efforts, and said some reactors are expected to reach criticality or operation in the next few years. Questions from attendees covered safety, public health impacts, materials and heat management, waste or used fuel handling, costs, and whether nuclear could remain competitive against other energy sources; the speakers responded that advanced reactors are designed with passive safety features, that used fuel should be viewed as a resource, and that cost remains highly design- and supply-chain-dependent.

Transcript Highlights:

• And I want to share with you how much that means to me. I'm in my forty-fifth year.
• Island of Misfit Toys, Marcus, shall I say, contemplative and shares my belief that if something can
• But I hope you'll feel it was worth sharing.
• She has acknowledged how many things and likes to share with others.
• And all of that is built on the hope that maybe just maybe they'll share a little bit of that with us

Bills: HR1051 , HR1048 , SB2074 , SJR39 , SJR47 , SB1983 , SB444 , SB1503 , SB1561 , SB592 , SB1501 , SB1946 , SB1567 , SB1833 , SB2026 , SB904 , SB2178 , SB1651 , SB1558 , SB1565 , SB1553 , SB1257 , SB65 , SB1749 , SB1242 , SB1642 , SB640 , SB667 , SB1436 , SB1484 , SB1562 , SB1794 , SB1644 , SB1533 , SB933 , SB1555

Keywords: livestock, judging, Oklahoma State University, championship, agriculture, military children, recognition, community support, military families, April 15, pharmacy benefits managers, reimbursement, healthcare, prescription drugs, cost regulation, property valuation, tax limit, homestead, income threshold, elderly