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OK
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- So, it immediately will increase the state police contribution from 8 to 9% and over the next five years
- , we'll increase the employer contribution.
- I see on page E what you were talking About as far as the employee contributions or the employer contributions
- Opra's moved from the defined contribution or defined benefit plan to the defined contribution plan back
- And so reforms are working to where now the state can start reducing that contribution.
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emergency management, severe weather, youth camp, summer camp, overnight camp, day camp, outdoor education, adventure camp, wilderness program, campground safety, tornado preparedness, flooding, flash flood, high winds, hail, lightning, extreme heat, extreme cold, wildfire smoke, evacuation plan
TX
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- Annette and George's contributions to Texas and their community were many.
- It bans the legislature permanently from ever asking the wealthiest actors on Wall Street to contribute
- Let's build a Texas where everyone can vote, everyone contributes, and everyone thrives, not just people
- Texas homeowners know that their property taxes contribute to public school funding.
- HB 4312 by Paul, relating to a prohibition on campaign contributions by a person who is not a United
Keywords:
occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment Committee Meeting - 2025-03-25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
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- The Parks and Trails Legacy Fund and the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund also contribute
- The Game and Fish Fund is the primary funding source for the Fish and Wildlife Division, contributing
- The General Fund contributes about 24% of the division's budget, supporting minerals management activities
- As we all know, examples of rising staff-related costs include employer-paid health care contributions
- My question around that is: have you noticed if that has gone Up with the, you know, contributing to
TX
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- Next is corporations, political committees can take contributions. from corporations, but only if they
- don't use those contributions. in coordination with a candidate to respect the corporate contribution
- It's the issue of coordination between political committees who accept corporate contributions and candidates
- . candidates who are not allowed to accept corporate contributions.
- A candidate can't take a contribution from a candidate.
TX
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- leadership and academic excellence, both Texas A&M and the University of Texas have made countless contributions
- Beyond its economic contributions, Weslaco is a vibrant, welcoming community known for its natural beauty
- Let us honor the Divine Nine for their unwavering contributions and recognition.
- So, even with this contribution, the AAPI community is still under underrepresented in the registry,
- HR 203 by Tepper honoring the Texas Tech University Health Science Center for its contributions to rural
HI
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- reporting of employer contributions and reporting of employer contributions and other<00:58:23.920>
- liability because they are contributing similarly and have dramatically less in terms of benefits or
- retroactivity nor are the contributions retroactivity nor are the contributions that<01:00:36.960
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the uh tier two employees contribute the uh tier two employees contribute the- <02:21:07.280>
other donations private contributions other donations private contributions
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 8th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- efforts, supporting veterans' organizations, nonprofits, schools, and charitable initiatives, contributing
- As part of a nationwide federation, members of the OKFRW collectively contribute hundreds of volunteer
- And whereas the Oklahoma legislature designates this day to recognize. the contributions and impact of
- sovereign tribal nation in the United States with a rich history, vibrant culture, and enduring contributions
- That's why a couple of weeks ago, we contributed 7.2 million dollars to 107 Oklahoma school districts
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rural hospitals, small hospitals, grant program, healthcare funding, Oklahoma health department, cosmetology, barbering, massage therapy, State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, Service Oklahoma, license renewal, license reinstatement, licensing fees, sunset extension, board membership, human trafficking, victim services, beauty school, barber school, esthetics
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Commerce and Tourism Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Over the years, we've observed a growing trend where donors contribute funds to nonprofit endowments
- workforce tax credit, authorizes certain employers to claim a 100% tax credit for specified monetary contributions
- workforce tax credit, authorizes certain employers to claim a 100% tax credit for specified monetary contributions
- Through both research and direct community engagement, I have examined the factors that contribute to
- Strengthening protections for temporary workers supports economic mobility, reduces recidivism, and contributes
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Commerce and Tourism considered several bills. SB 1338, by Senator Burton, would strengthen protections for charitable endowment gifts by creating a legal pathway to enforce written donor agreements and by requiring legislative approval for certain charity reporting requirements. The sponsor and Philanthropy Roundtable supported the measure as a way to honor donor intent while protecting nonprofits, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 1080, by Senator DeSigley, would require FDOT to adopt rules allowing direct payments to first-tier subcontractors in certain circumstances; transportation industry testimony supported it as a rare but needed statutory remedy, and it also passed favorably.
The committee also adopted a strike-all amendment to SB 1582, by Senator Yarbrough, which would require secondhand dealers, secondary metal recyclers, and pawnbrokers to submit transaction data to FDLE for statewide sharing through systems such as LInX. The sponsor said the bill was developed with law enforcement to improve theft and fraud investigations, while a recycler representative spoke against it. The amended bill was reported favorably. SB 1672, by Senator McLean, creating a home buyer workforce tax credit for employer contributions to help employees make a first-time Florida home purchase, drew support from the Florida Chamber of Commerce and was also reported favorably.
A large portion of the meeting focused on SB 1112, by Senator Garcia, which would amend the Florida Labor Pool Act by prohibiting placement fees when a temporary worker is hired permanently by a client employer and by requiring annual registration of labor pools with the Department of Commerce. The sponsor and many speakers from Beyond the Bars, labor advocacy, and reentry communities argued the bill would improve worker protections, transparency, and pathways to stable employment, especially for formerly incarcerated workers. A few cards were filed against, but the bill received broad supportive testimony and was reported favorably. SB 1324 was temporarily postponed, and the committee adjourned after recording members who wished to be noted as voting in the affirmative on the day’s bills.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Over the years, we've observed a growing trend where donors contribute funds to nonprofit endowments
- tax credit, authorizes certain employers to claim 100% of a tax credit for specified monetary contributions
- Through both research and direct community engagement, I have examined the factors that contribute to
- Strengthening protections for temporary workers supports economic mobility, reduces recidivism, and contributes
- Strengthening protections for temporary workers supports economic mobility, reduces recidivism, and contributes
Keywords:
traffic safety, school zones, speed detection systems, license plate recognition, yellow signal timing, data privacy, municipal powers, labor pool, employment, temporary work, placement fee, Department of Commerce, limited liability companies, corporations, principal office, registered agent, Florida Statutes, charitable giving, endowment agreements, donor restrictions
Summary:
The Committee on Commerce and Tourism considered several bills. SB 1338 by Senator Burton would strengthen enforcement of written endowment agreements for charitable gifts and require legislative approval for new filing or reporting requirements on charities. The sponsor and Philanthropy Roundtable testified in support, emphasizing donor intent and protections for nonprofits; the bill was reported favorably. SB 1324, which was expected to address principal offices of LLCs, was temporarily postponed.
The committee also passed CS/SB 1080 by Senator DeSigley, which directs FDOT to adopt rules allowing direct payments to first-tier subcontractors in specified circumstances. A transportation industry representative supported the measure, saying the situations are rare but need a statutory remedy. CS/SB 1582 by Senator Yarbrough, as amended, requires secondhand dealers, secondary metal recyclers, and pawnbrokers to submit transaction data to FDLE for statewide sharing through systems such as LInX; the amendment and bill were both reported favorably, with one witness from the Florida Recycler’s Association opposing the amendment.
Senator McLean’s SB 1672, creating a home buyer workforce tax credit for employer contributions to help employees with first-time Florida home purchases, was reported favorably with support from the Florida Chamber of Commerce. SB 1112 by Senator Garcia, relating to the Florida Labor Pool Act, drew extensive testimony from workers, reentry advocates, and supporters who argued it would prohibit placement fees when workers are hired permanently, require annual registration of labor pools, improve accountability, and support stable employment and reentry; the bill was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned after recording votes and other closing business.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- African-Americans have and continue to make significant cultural contributions to our society. cultural
- , and historical contributions to our beautiful state, from music, sports, business... and government
- Paul's to give tribute to countless African-Americans and their contributions. to this state and to this
- gratitude to so many. our ancestors whose shoulders we stand on today and I am so grateful for the contributions
- His exemplary contributions earned him numerous international honors. the admiration of the leaders across
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Retirement Act, clarifying restrictions on the receipt of gifts, and providing for unclaimed member contributions
- disclosures relating to electronic communications, revising the reporting schedule for expenditures and contributions
- The supplemental reporting requirements for all elections to include any contribution or pledge of $1,000
- Requiring the reporting of monetary contributions received during the legislative session fundraising
- prohibition period, clarifying and changing requirements relating to contributions.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- . contributions. contributions.
- This actually would bring contribute.
- So the money that the contribution.
- in employee contributions. in employee contributions.
- reducing their contributions. reducing their contributions.
Summary:
The Senate convened under call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then took the roll, establishing a quorum. The chamber received a House message announcing passage of Senate File 3720, a workers’ compensation bill adopting 2026 recommendations of the Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council, and then moved through routine author changes and motions, including sending House File 3825 to the Finance Committee and advancing House File 3298, which was described as funding the removal and replacement of underground tanks to protect water supplies.
A major floor item was Senate File 4282, the education forecast-adjustment bill. Senator Kunish explained that the conference committee updated appropriations to reflect forecast changes, added language on highly qualified paraprofessionals for Title I special education, provided tribal contract aid if a permanent school fund amendment passes, allowed districts to use operating capital for utility costs, extended grants for gender-neutral bathrooms, and made two school district fund transfers. The Senate adopted the conference report and passed the bill 34-33.
The Senate then considered House File 3489, which would establish a felony offense of grooming, require reporting to licensing boards, update school and mandated reporter rules, and add funding for investigators. Supporters framed it as a child-protection measure based on a survivor’s testimony and a teacher-abuse case; one member also spoke in favor, while another offered a strongly partisan critique of public education. The Senate adopted the A11 amendment, gave the bill third reading, and passed it 66-0, then recessed briefly to honor guests in the gallery.
After recess, the Senate took up House File 5074, the annual claims settlement bill. Senator Clark said it appropriates just over $5.1 million for claims including exoneration payments and a permanent injury claim, highlighting compensation for James Lamar Davis, Clayton Douglas Groves, and Marvin Haynes. The bill drew some debate over the Haynes payment and the calculation for an ankle injury claim, but it ultimately passed 64-2. The final item was House File 4074, the 2026 omnibus pension bill, described as improving public safety and other public employee retirement benefits, removing a COLA delay, creating work groups on duty disability, and addressing pension provisions for probation officers, 911 telecommunicators, St. Paul teachers, and other groups; the discussion was underway when the transcript ended.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- You all contribute quite heavily to the board elected races. Am I correct?
- How much did JCTA contribute to those school board races?
- How much did JCTA contribute to 2022.
- Did you read the articles in the paper that describe those campaign contributions?
- I'm sure there were many other contributions to the Kentucky Supreme Court races.
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 3, which would expand financial transparency requirements for Kentucky school districts. Sponsor Senator Lindsey Tichenor said the bill would require public access to budgeting and spending information, including final working budgets, monthly credit card statements, superintendent contracts and compensation, audits, and related financial reports posted on district websites. A committee amendment correcting citations was adopted by voice vote. Supporters, including Laura O’Brien, described examples of district spending they viewed as excessive and argued that more detailed public disclosure would help taxpayers and school boards identify misuse of funds. Senator Higdon and others voiced support for transparency, while Senator Meredith said he supported the intent but wanted the bill to go further. The committee passed SB 3 with 11 aye votes and one no vote, with favorable expression.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 1, sponsored by Senator David Givens, which would restore and clarify governance changes for Jefferson County Public Schools by defining the roles of the school board and superintendent. Givens said the bill responds to a state Supreme Court ruling and includes 42 stated reasons for the governance changes. Opponents, including Jefferson County Teachers Association president Maddie Shepard, JCPS Superintendent Brian Yearwood, and board member James Craig, argued the bill would weaken local democratic control, concentrate authority in one administrator, and reduce community voice. Yearwood said he works collaboratively with the board and that the bill is about adults and governance rather than students, while Craig said the district needs stronger oversight, not less. Supporters of the bill argued that the current structure has not produced adequate results and that the changes are needed to improve outcomes and accountability. The transcript ends during the SB 1 testimony and discussion, before a final vote is taken.
MN
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- Moreover, it will help revitalize our downtowns and main streets across Minnesota, contributing to a
- Moreover, it will help revitalize our downtowns and main streets across Minnesota, contributing to a
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levies. - to voter approved not contribute to voter approved operating<01:32:40.760>
referendum.
MN
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to Succeed in school and contribute to their communities. - to or we continue to contribute to um the success of our communities.
- to or we continue to contribute to um the success of our communities.
- to or we continue to contribute to um the success of our communities.
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Education
Transcript Highlights:
- in one piece of the revision or exploration of the formula, at least looking at the municipal contribution
- We should have a full commission so that, within that, we would say: what is the true contribution ability
- funded is the Fair Share Amendment, which... of the formula at least looking at the municipal contribution
- the healthcare costs and the like, that you would include figuring out what is the appropriate contribution
- ... ...to make a living wage, this truly reflects the individual contribution to our schools.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Education held a public hearing on a large slate of bills, with most testimony focused on two main topics: improving access to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for students with disabilities, and raising educator pay statewide. On the AAC bills (House 514/Senate 418), parents, advocates, and attorneys described how AAC devices and communication books help nonverbal or minimally verbal children communicate, participate in class, and reduce frustration and behavioral issues. Testimony emphasized that while districts are generally required to provide devices, many teachers and school staff lack training to use them effectively; the bill would direct DESE to update licensure and training requirements so newly licensed teachers are prepared to support AAC users. Committee members asked about current teacher-prep practices, implementation, and whether DESE could act without legislation, and witnesses said the proposal was intended as a long-term solution and had previously received some support and compromise language.
The committee also heard extensive testimony on House 733/Senate 370, which would set a statewide minimum salary of $70,000 for teachers and $55,000 for education support professionals (ESPs/paras), with inflation adjustments and a phase-in structure that would shift costs over time from the state to municipalities. Supporters, including the bill sponsor, MTA leaders, and school employees from several districts, argued that current pay is not a living wage, contributes to staffing shortages and turnover, and forces many educators to work multiple jobs or rely on public assistance. They said the bill would help recruit and retain staff and better reflect the importance of the work. Committee members raised questions about how the state would fund the mandate, how it would interact with Chapter 70 school aid and local budgets, whether other states have similar mechanisms, and whether the proposal could create disincentives for districts already paying above the floor. Witnesses pointed to the Student Opportunity Act, the Fair Share Amendment, and the need for a broader school funding formula review as possible parts of the solution.
The committee also briefly heard and discussed Senate Bill 435/House Bill 736, which would require de-escalation training for school bus operators, with the training paid for by employers. The sponsor and a parent advocate said the bill was prompted by a school bus incident involving a child with cerebral palsy and epilepsy and would improve safety and reduce reliance on law enforcement. Members asked whether the bill should also cover bus monitors and other transportation staff, and whether private contractors and public operators currently provide similar training. At the end of the hearing, the chairs closed testimony on the full list of bills and adjourned the hearing without taking any votes.
IN
Transcript Highlights:
- They contribute.
- the world, that got their degrees in what we might be determining as low-income degrees, but have contributed
- Be determining as low-income degrees, but have contributed and will continue to contribute in ways that
- We had ideas about a career, but we're always thinking about how we'd like to make a contribution to
- so much charge. ...own as Hoosiers, so proud to call Hoosiers, and who contributed so much to the world
MS
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- passed a number about three years ago that was designed to give employers tax credits if they helped contribute
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Um, <00:15:40.160>that contribute to child care funds. - Um, that contribute to child care funds.
- we passed about three years ago that was designed to give employers tax credits if they helped contribute
Summary:
The committee first heard testimony from Dr. Edney on the state revolving fund program for rural community water associations. He explained that the program has operated since 1997 using EPA grant funding and a state match, with low-interest loans, emergency funding, and loan forgiveness. He said the state match has risen in recent years because of increased federal infrastructure funding, but is expected to decline again as that enhanced funding ends. Members asked where repayment money goes, and he said it stays in the revolving fund rather than going to the general fund. He also discussed EPA pressure for consolidation of small water associations, minimum operational standards, and the possibility of using loan forgiveness incentives to encourage consolidation. No votes were taken on this presentation.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 2824, which extends the eligibility dates for certain energy projects to qualify for ad valorem tax exemptions, moving the relevant deadlines from 2026/2027 to 2031. The committee adopted the committee substitute and passed it by voice vote. Next, Senate Bill 2867 revised an earlier employer child care tax credit program. Senator Boyd said the bill simplifies the program, allows a 50% income tax credit for employers providing dependent care during work hours or making at least $2,000 per child direct payments to licensed child care entities, and caps the credit at $3,000 per child per year. A committee substitute also placed a $1 million cap on the overall credit program. Members discussed the need for child care support, the role of federal and state funding, and whether the bill would increase employer participation. The committee adopted the substitute and passed the bill by voice vote.
Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 3109, a simple bill affecting Lafleur's Bluff State Park. Senator Blount explained that the park is managed under a lease with a nonprofit and that the bill would exempt the nonprofit from paying property taxes on the leased state park land. The committee adopted the committee substitute and passed the bill by voice vote, then rose and reported the measure out of committee.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (1-29-26)
Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection
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- allows experienced, fully trained troopers to help fill shifts without the Commonwealth having to contribute
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to <00:15:09.519>a Commonwealth having to contribute to a Commonwealth - having to contribute to a new<00:15:10.000>
retirement <00:15:10.560>program <00:15:11.040 - So I've always advocated that if we're going to do this, we ought to at least make normal cost contribution
- normal cost contribution, which is 9%. normal cost contribution, which is 9%. um<00:20:10.640>
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection met for its second meeting of the 2026 session and considered two bills. After opening formalities, roll call, prayer, and the pledge, the committee heard Senate Bill 84, which would provide five additional emergency response trailers for county coroners, one for each of the state’s 10 districts. The sponsor and coroners testified that the trailers would improve response times and equipment availability during natural disasters and mass fatality incidents, citing recent floods, tornadoes, snow and ice events, and the need for standby power and other equipment. Members praised the coroners’ work, discussed funding concerns, and noted the bill’s relatively small cost and one-time funding structure tied to FEMA reimbursement for replacement equipment.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 102, which would adjust the Kentucky State Police Trooper R program by resetting the five-year eligibility window from a trooper’s last day of service rather than the original retirement date. The sponsor and supporters said the change would help retain experienced retired troopers to fill staffing gaps without creating new retirement obligations or lowering standards. Members asked about ongoing certification and retirement-system impacts; testimony indicated Trooper R officers must maintain required law-enforcement certification, but no additional retirement contributions are made for them. Some members raised concerns about pension-system effects and compared the issue to shortages in other law-enforcement fields, while others strongly supported the bill as a practical staffing tool.
Both bills received favorable committee action. Senate Bill 84 was approved by roll call and passed with favorable expression, and Senate Bill 102 likewise passed with favorable expression after a roll-call vote, with members generally expressing support for the underlying public-safety goals.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
Legislative Finance Sub Committee Oct 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- the higher pay bands, which means there's an increase to the agency of paying where they used to contribute
- As an employee, you're required to make those non-refundable contributions.
- If you're an independent contractor, you don't have to pay anything; those contributions don't go into
- Both states contribute. to the operations and maintenance for the scenic railroad.
- The worker contribution is $2.25, and the employer contribution is $2.55.