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• In 1967, the state encouraged political subdivisions to join the statewide retirement system for teachers
• The state reneged on its promise; the political subdivisions have had to pay for the state share of the
• It would provide much needed relief to political subdivisions and help offset the need for increased
• pay 7 a half% of political subdivision pay 7 a half% of political subdivision employer<00:03:26.560
• subdivisions needed relief to political subdivisions and<00:05:58.840> help<00:05:59.120>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Finance Committee held a hearing on several bills and announced at the outset that no votes would be taken because the measures would go to divisions later. The first major bill, HB 197, would require the state to pay 7.5% of political subdivision employer pension contributions for teachers, police officers, and firefighters. Representative Mike Edgar, the prime sponsor, argued the state had repeatedly reduced and then eliminated its promised share of retirement costs, shifting the burden to municipalities and property taxpayers. He said the bill would partially restore that commitment and provide relief to local governments, businesses, and taxpayers. Several witnesses testified in support of HB 197, including Representative John Cluder, Bradford selectman Marlene Fryer, the New Hampshire Municipal Association’s Margaret Burns, and Epping representative Mark Fone. Supporters said the bill would help with property tax pressure, school budgets, and municipal hiring, and they emphasized that much of the retirement cost reflects unfunded liability decisions made at the state level rather than by local governments. Committee members questioned whether the bill would change local incentives to control costs and how it would affect hiring and compensation. Burns said the state contribution would function as property tax relief because it offsets existing municipal expenses, and she noted the state is already on a long-term schedule to pay down the retirement system’s unfunded liability. After closing the hearing on HB 197, the committee opened a hearing on HB 97, introduced by Representative Tom Buco. He said the bill would continue funding for delayed and deferred wastewater projects and help municipalities finance expensive wastewater infrastructure, which he tied to housing development and local debt planning. No action or votes were taken on either bill during the hearing.

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• Public exhibition to agents of political subdivisions, including our constitutional entities, state entities
• , and all the subdivisions.
• that we would disallow violators of this section from contracting with the state or any of its subdivisions

Bills: HB2650, HB3277, HB3386, HB3419, HB3430, HB3742, HB3791, HB3835, HB3905, HB3968, HB4119, HB4153, HB4408

Keywords: probate, estate administration, summary administration, decedent, inheritance, vehicle inspection, title registration, salvage vehicles, ownership, Oklahoma Statutes, evictions, forcible entry, mediation, residency proof, children, housing law, corruption, nonpublic information, government accountability, criminal law

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• Section three amends Title 20 by adding a new definition in the Chapter 1 emergency management subdivision
• /c><01:11:26.159> or they have the necessary zoning or they have the necessary zoning or subdivision
• :27.440> but<01:11:27.679> no<01:11:27.920> entity<01:11:28.320> is Subdivision
• bylaws. uh we had a section subdivision bylaws. uh we had a section that<01:15:14.080> removed
• <01:21:40.159> um reading here about a new subdivision um reading here about a new subdivision

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• I mean, remembering last year's one, I think it went through a subdivision, an entire subdivision, and
• I mean, remembering last year's one, I think it went through a subdivision, an entire subdivision, and
• I mean, remembering last year's one, I think it went through a subdivision, an entire subdivision, and
• subdivision subdivision an<00:55:31.240> entire<00:55:31.760> subdivision<00:55:33.120
• > and an entire subdivision and an entire subdivision and uh uh uh the<00:55:36.520> housing

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard HB 649, which would create a small boat harbor commercial vessel special fund and raise mortgage fees on commercial vessels to fund harbor improvements. DLNR stood on written testimony in support, while the Ocean Tourism Coalition, Activity and Attractions Association of Hawaii, Calypso Charters, and a local commercial operator all opposed the bill, arguing that the fee increase would burden thin-margin businesses without fixing procurement and staffing problems and that the bill’s fee language and fund allocations were too vague. A DLNR witness also noted a prior bill, HB 2477, had sought to broaden the fee base to more ocean operators statewide rather than increase the percentage. No vote was taken on HB 649 during the portion shown. The committee then heard HB 2599 on aquatic protection, which would prioritize ecosystem integrity and use of best available science in managing aquatic resources and set coral reef resilience goals. DLNR supported the measure, and a testifier from the public urged stronger coral goals for Oahu and a broader framework including water quality, herbivore management, fishery management, enforcement, and coral restoration. There was no opposition or vote shown on HB 2599 before the committee recessed to a joint hearing. In the joint Economic Development and Tourism / Water, Land, Culture, and the Arts hearing, members heard HB 2118 on transferring the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission from DAGS to DBED, HB 2474 on authorizing non-binding international cooperative agreements, HB 1863 on creating an honorary ambassador to Canada, HB 1943 on out-of-state DBED offices and export promotion, and HB 2604 on a performing arts ticket surcharge. Testimony was generally supportive for HB 2118, HB 2474, HB 1863, and HB 1943, with questions focused on agency placement, sister-state relationships, and the rationale for overseas offices. HB 2604 drew opposition from the Tax Foundation and others, who argued the surcharge functioned as a tax and would make arts participation more expensive; the chair recommended deferring it. During decision-making, both committees passed HB 2118, HB 2474, HB 1863, and HB 1943 with amendments, including technical changes and revised effective dates. For HB 2474, the amendments were described as clarifying definitions for sister-state and international cooperative agreements, allowing relationships with national governments, and preserving legislative approval and transparency. HB 1943 was amended to require an office in Laoag City, Philippines, rather than a non-existent DBED Philippines office. HB 2604 was deferred. After the joint session, the Water, Land, Culture, and the Arts committee resumed and heard HB 2395 on permits for taking marine deposits and HB 2361 on administrative support for the Kahului Bay Regional Council, both of which drew only DLNR written testimony and no further action in the excerpt. The committee then began HB 1823 on Coastal Zone Management Act exemptions, with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs testifying first, but the transcript cuts off before further testimony or action.

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• Wherever the bill says 'as described in subdivision 4,' the reference is meant to apply both in the local
• This is just described in subdivision 4.
• Described in subdivision 4. The next section is starting on line 4.24.
• are have to comply with this subdivision are have to comply with this subdivision under<00:06:54.800
• That provision directly conflicts with Minnesota Statutes section 504B.216, subdivision 7B.

Bills: HF4207, HF3639, HF3981, HF3064, HF2123

Keywords: housing aid, local housing trust, funding projects, income provisions, technical changes, landlord regulations, tenant rights, minor children, lease agreements, eviction, privacy protection, housing, lease termination, medical care, death, infirmity, landlord obligations, St. Paul, public housing, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency

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• The implied easement is when, in this particular case, the best example is when there's a subdivision
• example is when there's a subdivision example is when there's a subdivision plan,<00:38:09.359><
• to get lot five off the subdivision to get lot five off the subdivision plan,<00:38:18.359> and
• And I feel that it's the responsibility of all property owners, whether it's part of a subdivision or
• or to when you think that subdivision or to when you think that there's<00:49:11.120> encroachment

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So, at the rate that we're going, we will have so many pigs, they're gonna be in your subdivision, rooting
• <00:34:48.960> be<00:34:49.119> in<00:34:49.359> your<00:34:49.679> subdivision
• they gonna be in your subdivision they gonna be in your subdivision fruiting<00:34:50.800> up
• You will give it 10 more years and they're going to be in your subdivision, so I need to leave.
• they're going to be in your subdivision they're going to be in your subdivision >> so >

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• The second piece is a technical change clarifying that it's subdivision 4720, subdivision 4a, that governs
• :56.000> clarifying<00:03:56.640> that<00:03:56.799> it's<00:03:57.000> subdivision
• change clarifying that it's subdivision change clarifying that it's subdivision 4720<00:03:59.079
• > subdivision<00:03:59.799> 4<00:03:59.959> a<00:04:00.159> that<00:04:00.319
• > governs<00:04:01.280> the 4720 subdivision 4 a that governs the 4720 subdivision 4 a

Bills: HF2601, HF2607, HF2027, HF2608

Keywords: financial institutions, insurance regulation, insurance holding company, group capital calculation, liquidity stress test, NAIC, National Association of Insurance Commissioners, insurer solvency, affiliate transactions, groupwide supervision, internationally active insurance group, lead state commissioner, policyholder protection, hazardous financial condition, deposit or bond, contract for deed, conventional loan, cooperative apartment loan, mortgage interest rate cap, average prime offer rate

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• supporting Acequias, ISC Acequia Bureau, and the Office of the State Auditor's Small Political Subdivision
• So Manuel Luna is dedicated to small political subdivisions, and that's a very important initiative under
• This includes any small political subdivision of the state.
• Things of that nature apply to any small political subdivision of the state.
• Neutral domestics, pueblos, towns, and subdivisions are part of the watershed.

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• SB14 by Perry relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to
• Members, under existing law, political subdivisions charge developers impact fees for new developments
• to cover costs associated with additional needs placed on the Political subdivisions, water and wastewater
• The system scale that the power of the credit is determined by the political subdivision.
• Subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation

Bills: HB8, HB12, SB 3, HJR1, SB 11, SB 16, SB 14, HB 8, HB 12, SB 3, HJR 1, SB 11, SB 16, SB 14

Keywords: HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround

Transcript Highlights:

• significantly the inspection process with regards to local capital projects, as well as those residential subdivision
• They aren't necessarily appropriate nor necessary for local projects or residential subdivision projects
• They aren't necessarily appropriate nor necessary for local projects or residential subdivision projects
• inspection process with regards to the for local capital projects, as well as those residential subdivision
• They aren't necessarily appropriate nor necessary for local projects or residential subdivision projects

Bills: S0558, S1294, S1468, S1474, S1682, S1628

Keywords: stormwater systems, environmental standards, municipal infrastructure, engineering certifications, local compliance, Florida Department of Transportation, biosolids, agronomic rate, land application, environmental protection, Florida statutes, nutrient management, recordkeeping, farming, compost products, wastewater treatment, environment, sewage disposal, pollution control, reporting requirements

Summary: The committee took up several environmental bills, beginning with SB 1682 on local administration of vessel restrictions. Senator Trumbull said the bill would give cities and counties tools to address abandoned, derelict, and long-term anchored vessels while following state standards and FWC guidance. Members from affected areas spoke in support, citing recurring derelict vessel problems and the difficulty and cost of removal once vessels sink. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1468 on advanced wastewater treatment, which would require DEP to compile a detailed statewide report on wastewater treatment plants, including construction age, treatment levels, contaminant data, spill history, flood risk, and receiving waterbody impairment information. Florida Rural Water Association testified that any move to require advanced treatment for all plants over one MGD could create major financial burdens without dedicated funding. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered CS/SB 1294 on biosolids management, with a strike-all amendment adopted. Senator Bradley said the revised bill would require bulk Class AA biosolids fertilizer and compost products to be land applied only at agronomic rates and, absent a bona fide sale, only at permitted DEP-approved sites, with a transition date moved to July 1, 2028. Supporters said it would protect water quality and legitimate fertilizer and compost markets, while rural utilities asked for funding and flexibility. The committee reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee took up CS/SB 1628 on net zero policies by governmental entities. Senator Avila said the bill would prohibit local governments and other governmental entities from adopting or funding net zero policies, imposing related fees or taxes, or operating cap-and-trade or carbon trading programs. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying the definition of carbon dioxide. The bill drew extensive debate: supporters argued it would protect residents and businesses from higher costs and preserve predictability, while opponents said it would block local climate and clean-energy policies, including electric buses, energy-efficiency measures, and climate resilience planning. After public testimony on both sides, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 1474 on biosolids management, which Senator Gates said would require biosolids and septage to be treated at the highest practical level when wastewater treatment facilities are reasonably accessible and would bar Class B land application within 50 miles of a permitted wastewater facility. An amendment applying the statutory definition of septage was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 558 on stormwater system standards. Senator Burgess said it would create statewide standards for municipal and county stormwater systems using FDOT guidelines and third-party inspections, with an amendment making technical changes and broadening who may perform inspections. Supporters said uniform standards could improve safety and reduce failures, while contractors, engineers, and industry groups warned it could raise costs, delay projects, and preempt stronger local standards. The bill remained under discussion as the transcript ended.

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• for counterfeit or fraudulent plat for counterfeit or fraudulent plat placards,<01:22:11.280> possibly

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The hearing began with SB 12, which would let certain veterans who already qualify for a disabled veteran license plate use that VA disability determination to obtain a walking disability placard without having to undergo a second physical or submit additional proof. Senator Waters, the prime sponsor, said the bill was prompted by a constituent and would reduce redundant paperwork. Melinda Sims of United Spinal and Leo Pacquin of the State Veterans Advisory Committee both supported the bill, saying veterans already go through an extensive VA certification process and should not have to repeat it for the state. A DMV representative said the department had no known objection and explained that the change would let the placard travel with the veteran in another vehicle. The hearing on SB 12 was then closed. The committee then took up SB 40, which would allow safe boater education certificates to be completed and tested online, rather than requiring an in-person final exam. Representative Coker and Senator Tim Lang described the bill as a cleanup measure to make a COVID-era online process permanent and said it would improve convenience and keep more revenue in New Hampshire. Tom Praol, representing the vendor, said the state lost significant revenue when the online option ended and argued that online proctoring can verify identity and prevent cheating. The New Hampshire Marine Trades Association supported the bill, saying it would help boaters learn New Hampshire-specific laws and keep dollars in-state. The Department of Safety Marine Patrol was neutral: Captain Tim Dunlvy said the current system includes classroom and online coursework followed by an in-person proctored final exam, and he raised concerns about safety, exam integrity, and lower scores in computer-only testing, while noting New Hampshire’s strong boating safety record. Committee members asked about reciprocity, proctoring methods, costs, and crash data, but no vote was taken in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• political subdivisions of $6.6 political subdivisions of $6.6 million<01:24:17.120> um<01:24:17.400
• It could result in the state actually subsidizing the costs of political subdivisions through that UA
• <04:33:59.359> uh subdivisions uh subdivisions uh employees<04:34:01.119> as<04:34:01.480
• um so it it's unclear the subdivisions um so it it's unclear the language<04:35:25.600> is<04
• <05:13:15.920> not<05:13:16.120> the<05:13:16.240> New under the subdivision

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 622, but after the sponsor said further research raised concerns, he asked that the bill be tabled. The committee then moved in executive session and voted unanimously to find the bill inexpedient to legislate, sending it to consent. The committee also retained House Bill 349, the ophthalmologic laser bill, after members said more time was needed for the professions involved to work out training standards and provide additional information; that motion also passed unanimously. The committee then discussed House Bill 244, a municipal building/fire code recodification measure. Members said the bill needed more review and careful scrutiny because of its length and possible unintended effects, and they voted unanimously to retain it as well. House Bill 534 was then heard; the sponsor said the bill did not do what was intended because of a misunderstanding about current processing, and the committee voted inexpedient to legislate and placed it on consent. The committee next considered House Bill 233, with an amendment to remove a requirement affecting the New Hampshire Vaccine Association. Supporters argued the bill would reduce an unnecessary burden and improve transparency, while opponents said the committee should not single out one private 501(c)(3) organization. The amendment was adopted 8-5, and the bill as amended then passed 7-6; a minority report was requested. Finally, the committee opened House Bill 536, a proposed 1.5% cost-of-living adjustment for certain state retirees. The sponsor and supporters argued retirees had not received adequate COLAs and that the bill would help offset inflation, while the retirement system testified that the proposal would add significant costs, including an estimated $1.5 million for the state, $6.6 million for political subdivisions, and about $100.7 million in present-value unfunded liability, with the impact reflected in future employer contribution rates.

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• board of supervisors of each county to adopt ordinances and regulations that allow small land subdivisions
• , unless there are grounds for denial, the state real estate commissioner to issue a small land subdivision
• , unless there are grounds for denial, the state real estate commissioner to issue a small land subdivision
• House Bill 2787 prohibits this state, any agency or political subdivisions, and their employees from
• 2787 Valeria Madam Chair members House Bill 2787 prohibits this state any agency or political subdivisions

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The caucus reviewed a long calendar of House bills across education, health, water, land, housing, labor, public safety, and taxation. Several measures dealt with artificial intelligence, including bills on AI disclosures for minors, AI-assisted divorce arbitration, an Arizona AI education program, AI privilege protections, and a required AI course in schools. Other topics included ESA administration funding, a prohibition on public money for certain foreign-controlled genetic sequencing devices, towing regulations, DUI and ignition interlock changes, health facility and nursing facility complaint timelines, internationally trained physicians, nurse anesthetist reimbursement, pharmacy penalties, childhood cancer research, cybersecurity encryption, school mental health instruction repeal, superintendent performance pay, adoption disclosures in student health settings, anti-Semitism in schools, and a range of water, land, and housing bills. Members frequently raised concerns about local control, unfunded mandates, constitutional issues, and the scope of state intervention. Several bills drew criticism for affecting school curriculum, public education, reproductive rights, protest activity, or tribal communities. Others were supported as technical fixes, consumer protections, or funding measures. The caucus also discussed a series of bills related to the Mexican gray wolf, state land management, solar and wind siting, groundwater transport, and rural development, with some members objecting that the proposals would undermine federal protections or tribal interests. A number of bills were pulled from consent for further discussion, including HB 2020, HB 2957, HCR 2044, HB 2352, HB 2667, HB 2906, HB 2093, HB 2386, HB 2481, HB 2830, HB 2076, HB 2411, HB 2136, HB 2665, and HB 2904. The meeting ended with an announcement of the Latino Caucus guest presentation and an emotional tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson, followed by presentation of an Affordability Award to Representatives Lorena Austin and Stephanie Simacek for work on economic justice and working families. The caucus then adjourned.

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• type of bond, and they are bonds issued by states, counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions
• they're called municipal bonds, but they're issued by the state, counties, and other political subdivisions
• Well, the federal government doesn't like you to do that if you're a public body or a political subdivision
• Mill levies for political subdivisions that are allowed to impose mill levies.
• the New Mexico Finance Authority can actually intercept revenue before it gets to the political subdivision

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• If you want to move into a new subdivision, you know what's required to move into that new subdivision
• poor on our single families on our first time home buyers because that's who buys a house in a subdivision
• Going to a subdivision, spending half a million dollars on a home sitting right next to somebody else

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• It's critical for local budgets of local political subdivisions to have adequate resources to make sure
• 17:58.480> of<00:17:58.840> local<00:17:59.159> political<00:18:00.120> subdivisions
• budgets of local political subdivisions budgets of local political subdivisions to<00:18:01.600>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <01:54:53.920> this<01:54:54.239> state, other public subdivision this state, other
• public subdivision this state, university,<01:54:55.520> college,<01:54:56.000> community<
• with that whole governmental subdivision with that whole governmental subdivision lose<02:23:14.399
• As to whether or not uh that agency, a governmental subdivision, would lose sovereign immunity.
• ,<02:55:25.760> universities, political subdivisions, universities, political subdivisions

Keywords: MS House Floor - 12 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The House convened with a prayer led by Reverend Lewis Dixon of Crystal Springs and then recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Members also welcomed several guest groups, including the Hazerhurst Middle School girls basketball team, the Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists and students from several colleges, and Oakdale Elementary students visiting the Capitol. On the calendar, the House first took up several rules-calendar items and adopted them overwhelmingly, including a Senate concurrence resolution and multiple resolutions, with votes such as 118-0 and 121-0. The chamber also tabled House Bill 965. Later, House Bill 517, the Mississippi Charter Schools Act, passed 88-10 after members explained it was a technical bill with no substantive changes. House Bill 644, an Administrative Procedures Act measure requiring agencies to report rules or actions costing over $100,000, passed 114-0. The House then approved House Bill 1015, which replaces an inactive member on the Title 5 Advisory Council, by 119-0. House Bill 1314, dealing with contractor bonding and procurement thresholds, was amended to raise a bond amount from $25,000 to $75,000 and to increase a bidding threshold from $10,000 to $15,000; it passed 119-2. House Bill 1468, which narrows public-records access by excluding certain personal information, was amended with a reverse repealer to allow further work on the language and passed 118-1. House Bill 1529, a peer bill with a reverse repealer, passed 128-0. House Bill 1640 authorized DHS to use automated wage verification services and passed 115-2. House Bill 1754 created a fast-track option for cyber security software and hardware emergencies and passed 121-0. The House also adopted a strike-all amendment to House Bill 1218, extending the MyKids youth-court software authority for one year, requiring a progress report, and allowing continued use of MyKids or a replacement system; the bill passed 128-0 after questions about the system’s outdated nature and the need to keep AOC accountable. Finally, House Bill 1225, concerning non-consensual towing, was explained as requiring tow operators to identify who requested the tow and to provide VIN and lienholder information so certified notices can be sent; the discussion was still underway at the end of the transcript.

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• Office space is under subdivision three.
• The Senate and House, in the enforcement section under subdivision four, would adopt rules under this
• > the Subdivision two states that the Subdivision two states that the legislative<00:03:25.120
• Office space is under subdivision three. Office space is under subdivision three.
• enforcement section under subdivision enforcement section under subdivision four,<00:04:09.120><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• and five subdivisions under one of those four subdivisions.
• subdivisions and four subdivision<00:32:04.640> five<00:32:04.880> subdivisions<00:32:
• 05.440> under<00:32:05.679> one subdivision five subdivisions under one subdivision five
• subdivisions under one of<00:32:06.000> those<00:32:06.240> four<00:32:06.480> subdivisions
• So what DSM of those four subdivisions.

Bills: HF3378

Keywords: human services, Optum reports, data privacy, transparency, legislative oversight, 1183, house