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• 747 is a nonpartisan bill drafted by the business law practitioners and the Minnesota Business Law Section
• State Bar Association Business Law Section.
• day, an act relating to taxation, proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution by adding a section

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• Miami-dade County, 8 East Section 8 under building permits and inspections is a fairly comprehensive
• But literally what is provided is a section on costs and the section on benefits.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• In our communications section, we have three total FTE there with a total recurring budget of $1.5 million
• The FHP Technology, Fleet, and Business Analytics section provides technology, fleet and property, as
• The technology section is responsible for guiding the Florida Highway Patrol's technology implementation

Summary: The committee met to review agency program funding as it prepared to build the budget, hearing brief presentations from six agencies and then taking member questions. Florida Division of Emergency Management highlighted its role in response, preparedness, recovery, and mitigation, describing a largely federal pass-through budget, major technology investments, and large disaster and preparedness grant activity. The Department of Commerce, Department of State, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Department of Transportation, Department of Military Affairs, Florida State Guard, and Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles also summarized their budgets, staffing, and major programs, including workforce and economic development, elections and arts funding, housing assistance, transportation work programs, military readiness, state guard expansion, and highway safety and motorist services. Members focused questions on several issues: arts and library grant funding and whether award criteria had changed; Commerce’s rural infrastructure and job growth grants and why funds were not being disbursed faster; Florida Housing’s use of SAIL, Live Local, Hometown Heroes, and SHIP funds and how smaller agencies learn about and access funding; and DOT’s work program gap between agency and governor proposals. The most extensive questioning was directed to Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles about long DMV lines, vacancies, overtime, staffing shortages, and the ability to shift funds between divisions. The department said staffing and pay constraints, especially in South Florida, were driving service delays and vacancy rates, and that overtime was being used because troopers were leaving for better-paying jobs. The Florida State Guard was also questioned about its spending and procurement pace, including aircraft purchases and facilities. Its director said long procurement timelines explained the low initial spending and that obligations had risen sharply as contracts matured. Members also asked about the department’s public opposition to Amendment 3 and whether agency resources were used in that effort; the director said no contracts or purchases were made to influence the vote and said the colonel’s comments were made off the clock. The meeting ended with the chair asking agencies to respond promptly to unanswered questions, and the committee adjourned without any recorded votes or formal actions beyond receiving the presentations and questions.

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• This is in the same section.
• Representative Block, it already states in the bill that it's not going to affect any collective bargaining in section
• Section three, subsection A: the department shall establish a program to grant an award certificate to

Committee: House House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

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• This is in the same section of the law as other statewide celebrations, but this is just for the legislature
• Representative Block, it already states in the bill that it's not going to affect any collective bargaining in Section
• I would just turn to page 2, section 3, subsection A.

Committee: House House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

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• Just to clarify, this bill is attached to Section 981 of the Insurance Code, which solely regulates surplus
• Under Section 981... The rules only apply when the home state of the insured is Texas.
• If you really believe in free enterprise, please remove Section 39.9044 of the Utilities Code, even with

Bills: SB388 , SB455 , SB917 , SB925 , SB1006

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

Keywords: dispatchable generation, electricity, natural gas, ERCOT, energy credits, utilities regulation, renewable energy, arbitration, insurance contracts, surplus lines, Texas law, insurance policy, boiler inspection, boiler safety, inspection report deadline, certificate inspection, authorized inspector, inspection agency, Health and Safety Code, board of boiler rules

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• call a substation, the Lemon City substation, I know where that is closely because it's local to section
• And so what we do is we go out on our distribution grid and we are trying to section lines it down into
• smaller sections, typically around 400 customers, 3 miles of exposure or 2 megawatts of load.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• heard things like well, those are just going to be those programs that Whether it's a housing program section
• When people don't have a Section 8 voucher, and we've complained about housing for now almost a decade
• Californian will have when all of a sudden they can't go to the hospital when they need an emergency c-section

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Our responsibilities are encompassed in the Florida Constitution, Article 8, Section 1; Article 5, Section
• Now, the courts division, that section of our offices, to give you an idea in Manatee County...

Summary: The Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee met to review how county budgets are developed and how constitutional officers fit into that process. Davin Suggs of the Florida Association of Counties gave an overview of county budgeting, explaining the statutory framework, the role of property taxes and TRIM notices, the fiscal-year timeline, fund balances and reserves, and the Department of Revenue’s oversight. He emphasized that county budgets include the board’s budget plus the budgets of constitutional officers, and that relationships and communication are critical to resolving budget issues. A panel of constitutional officers then described their offices’ budget processes and responsibilities: Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons discussed law enforcement budgeting and the importance of negotiated agreements with county commissions; Alachua County Property Appraiser Aisha Solomon explained the June 1 budget deadline, valuation methods, and the appeal process for property assessments; Manatee County Clerk and Comptroller Angelina Coleniso outlined the clerk’s court and finance duties, the county-side budget process, and the clerk’s personal liability under section 129.09 for unlawful expenditures; Leon County Supervisor of Elections Mark Early described the cyclical nature of election costs, staffing, equipment, and the impact of turnout and election law changes; and Columbia County Tax Collector Kyle Keene explained that tax collectors’ budgets are reviewed by the Department of Revenue, with fee offices funding themselves through service charges and budget offices relying on county support. Members asked about personal liability for unlawful spending, conflicts between clerks and county commissions, property valuation and storm damage adjustments, reserve levels, and whether tax collectors can retain excess fees. Responses noted that clerks must refuse illegal expenditures, property appraisers use market-based assessments with VAB and court review available, counties should maintain healthy fund balances for cash flow and emergencies, and tax collectors generally must zero out year-end balances and distribute excess revenues to taxing authorities. The committee took no votes and adjourned after thanking the panelists for their testimony.

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• And moving on to page 9, the last item in section 3, **Item 10** is another informational item pertaining
• And then riders 38 through 41 are deleted as discussed in section three of the packet.
• And then riders 38 through 41 are deleted as discussed in section 3 of the packet.

Bills: SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, Attorney General, budget recommendations, funding swaps, salary increases, Landowner's Compensation Program, public testimony, law enforcement

Summary: The meeting focused on the budget recommendations for the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), where key issues included the proposed decrease of $163.9 million for the 2024-25 biennium and various methodology swaps for funding. Attorney General Paxton discussed ongoing litigation expenditures and emphasized the need for continued investments in agency staffing to address rising demands within law enforcement. Notably, he requested a 6% salary increase for 2026 and 2027 to retain talented personnel amidst competitive job markets. Public testimony highlighted community awareness challenges regarding the Landowner's Compensation Program, indicating a need for enhanced outreach efforts.

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• Legislative Council, it's just changing, I believe, fund on page one at line 14, and then through sections
• It's a huge section, a huge part of employment in the state of New Mexico.
• In our industry, Chair, I would ask—I would add on section or subsection B, page two.

Committee: House House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources

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• Uh the<01:44:38.880><c> the</c><01:44:39.280><c> section</c><01:44:39.520><c> in</c><01:44:39.760><c>
• in the in the bill that the the section in the in the bill that we're<01:44:40.960><c> most</c><01:44
• In addition, I'd like to, on page 9, line 13, the reference should be to section 286-239, subparagraph
• </c><02:39:06.560><c> 391.11</c> except section 391.11 except section 391.11 sub<02:39:09.840><c> paragraph
• <02:39:25.840><c> 286-239</c> section 286-239 section 286-239 sub<02:39:29.280><c> paragraph</c><02:39

Committee: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 1531, HD1, which would require the governor or county mayors to provide American Sign Language interpreters during official emergency announcements broadcast on television or the internet, ensure the interpreter is visible, and provide a primary pool feed with picture-in-picture so rebroadcasters would not need to add the feature themselves. Testimony from the Disability and Communication Access Board and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities strongly supported the bill, emphasizing effective communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing residents and noting that interpreter placement and size can make broadcasts inaccessible. The council requested an effective date of July 1, 2027 to allow implementation time. Members raised concerns about interpreter availability and emergency logistics on Hawaiʻi Island, but the chair moved to pass the bill with amendments reflecting the picture-in-picture recommendation and the later effective date. The committee adopted the motion, with several members voting aye and others voting with reservations. The committee then heard House Bill 1880, HD2, which would prohibit, beginning January 1, 2027, the use or application of pesticides containing 1,3-dichloropropene, such as Telone. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity explained that pesticides are already regulated at both the federal and state levels, with EPA risk assessments and state enforcement of label restrictions, reporting, and school-buffer requirements. The Hawaii Public Health Institute supported the bill, citing cancer and respiratory risks and arguing that safer alternatives exist. In opposition, Dole Food and the Hawaii Farm Bureau said Telone is important for controlling nematodes in pineapple production, that it is applied underground under EPA conditions, and that no comparable registered alternative exists for pineapple; they also said the bill’s 2027 start date is too short for growers to adjust. A representative from the Y Alliance for Progressive Action and Support supported the measure, citing statewide usage data and concerns about drift and chronic health impacts. Committee members questioned both sides about drift monitoring, groundwater impacts, alternative methods, and whether a transition period or research into resistant varieties could reduce reliance on the chemical.

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• fish or aquatic life specimen taking in violation of sections 188-23, which is in section 2, and 188
• ,</c> says, "For the purposes of this section, says, "For the purposes of this section, each<01:48:08.239
• </c><01:48:18.960><c> 2</c><01:48:19.679><c> and</c><01:48:20.320><c> 188-31,</c> which is in section
• 2 and 188-31, which is in section 2 and 188-31, shall<01:48:22.960><c> constitute</c><01:48:23.760><
• </c> be promulgated pursuant to HRS section be promulgated pursuant to HRS section 190-3. 190-3. 190-

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee took up Senate Bill 3019, which would cap ticket resale prices at face value for events in Hawaii and authorize DCCA to enforce violations. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection opposed the bill and said it preferred a ticket transparency approach focused on upfront disclosure of fees, while supporters argued the measure would curb scalping, bots, and extreme markups. Testimony from the National Independent Venue Association and a concert promoter emphasized that resale does not add inventory and said the bill would protect consumers; committee members questioned DCCA about enforcement and cited examples of very high resale prices for local concerts. No vote was taken in the excerpt, and the chair said the measure would be moved along for further consideration. The committee then heard Senate Bill 3311, which would create the Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program within DLNR to fund fire-mitigation grants for residential property owners. DLNR supported the bill, saying the need is immediate and that the program is modeled on successful mainland efforts, though the department said it ultimately belongs under the State Fire Marshal once that office has capacity. DCCA’s Insurance Division submitted written comments only. The measure was received without further action in the excerpt. Senate Bill 2979, authorizing DLNR and community-based organizations to enter community co-management agreements for state lands, drew broad support from OHA, community groups, and several individuals, who said the bill would formalize partnerships, strengthen shared responsibility, and help community stewardship efforts. Testifiers clarified that the bill does not require 65-year agreements and said the term should be left to DLNR’s discretion. The committee then moved on without questions or a vote shown in the excerpt. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2351 on the state park special fund, which would allow DLNR to use fund monies for environmental protection programs. DLNR’s state parks administrator opposed the bill, saying the special fund is already fully committed to urgent maintenance and infrastructure needs across an aging park system, and warned that diverting money would weaken the fund’s ability to support parks. The Tax Foundation also submitted written testimony, and a community witness opposed the measure for similar reasons. The excerpt ends as the committee begins Senate Bill 2918, which would require HCDA to establish a community action center in Chinatown; HCDA’s executive director expressed concern about jurisdiction and said the city and county should continue leading that work.

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• And that is, uh, that section begins on line 12 of my amendment.
• And that is uh that section to fund it.
• He then said, “I’ll start the comment section here.”
• </c> section 1A and 1B. section 1A and 1B.
• ><01:57:07.040><c> three,</c> So for section three, So for section three, um,<01:57:09.760><c> may</c

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Finance Division 3 work session opened with routine announcements, including new and absent members, a tribute to former chair Rep. Jess Edwards, and an explanation that Division 3 is advisory and will make recommendations to full Finance. Chair Mooney also distributed a self-created index to the budget binder and reviewed the committee’s options under House Rule 45. Members discussed scheduling a future visit to the Veterans Home in Tilton, with several October dates unavailable, and the chair said she would circulate possible dates. The committee also reviewed the second-year budget context and sources of funding, including surplus monies, existing and new revenue streams, grants, reappropriations, and the rainy day fund. The committee then took up several retained bills and repeatedly heard that their substance had already been addressed in the budget. House Bill 519, funding the Waypoint Youth and Young Adult Shelter, was moved ITL and passed 10-0. House Bill 547, county reimbursement funds, was also moved ITL and passed 10-0 after members noted the reimbursement had been included in HB 2. House Bill 570, repealing the prescription drug affordability board, was moved ITL and passed 10-0, with minority members saying they still believed the board had value but acknowledging the repeal had already occurred in HB 2. House Bill 704, concerning caregiver respite and senior volunteer programs, received the most discussion. Mr. Ripple explained that most items were already funded or suspended in the budget, leaving only the senior volunteer grant program unfunded. Chair Mooney offered amendment 2963H to fund the RSVP program at $180,000 for one year, contingent on surplus funds, and DHHS witnesses explained that RSVP is a federally funded AmeriCorps program that would be added to existing state licensing structures. The amendment was adopted unanimously, and the bill was reported ought to pass as amended on a 10-0 vote. The committee then heard House Bill 751, which would require licensure of outpatient substance use disorder treatment facilities and create an ombudsman-related complaint process. DHHS witnesses said the bill had been narrowed substantially from an earlier certification model with multiple positions and IT costs to a licensing model using existing department infrastructure, reducing the fiscal note to $211,000 for one position. They also said the ombudsman section was no longer needed because licensed facilities would fall under existing oversight. Members questioned how many facilities exist and whether licensing fees would cover costs; DHHS said it did not know the full provider landscape and that licensing revenue across the board does not cover the department’s costs. Rep. Daniels then proposed amendment 2964H to form a study committee because of the remaining questions and lack of a clear revenue stream, and the committee was still discussing that amendment when the transcript ended.

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• of the amendment has to be each section of the amendment has to be divisible<01:05:25.520><c> and</c
• And this is the gravel pit state sections on the face of Casper Mountain.
• And this is the gravel pit state sections on the face of Casper Mountain.
• Article 18, under Section 1, we're talking about state lands.
• <01:26:58.440><c> 4</c> Section 4 Section 4 Legislature<01:27:00.680><c> to</c><01:27:00.840><c> provide

Keywords: 916, all

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• Well, we would just put in House Bill 2, allocate $48 million, and notwithstanding any other section
• Thank you. know, section of law. That kind of know, section of law.
• </c> appropriate section of law. appropriate section of law.
• In the same section, the for how long.
• The place for voter, RSA 654, Section 1.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And then when you look at the breakdown that established in 13 KRS 2.130, particularly sections five
• and section six, it establishes what are the priorities in those credentialing.
• 2.130,</c> established in 13 KR 2.130, established in 13 KR 2.130, particularly<01:01:01.520><c> sections
• </c><01:01:02.000><c> five</c><01:01:02.360><c> and</c><01:01:02.520><c> section</c> particularly sections
• five and section particularly sections five and section six,<01:01:03.640><c> it</c><01:01:03.760><c

Committee: Joint Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations

Keywords: 00:00 Call to Order 02:45 Roll Call 05:25 Cosmetologists 13:48 Barbers 01:16:06 Adjournment, 958, all

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• They are completely separate sections.
• They are completely separate<00:12:15.279><c> sections.
• </c><00:12:16.240><c> um</c><00:12:16.399><c> even</c><00:12:16.800><c> keyword</c> separate sections
• . um even keyword separate sections. um even keyword searches<00:12:17.680><c> between</c><00:12:18.000
• I would note that there's already a section that prohibits a good deal of smoking in public buildings

Committee: House Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The bill ties valuation to the federal estate tax standard under Internal Revenue Code Section 2031.
• plenty of planning opportunities, short of moving out of the state, to avoid this tax enabled by Section
• </c> Internal Revenue Code Section 2031. Internal Revenue Code Section 2031.
• 50.480><c> by</c> the state, to avoid this tax enabled by the state, to avoid this tax enabled by Section
• </c> Section 2031. Section 2031.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard presentations on two tax bills: House File 4123, by Representative Agbaje, would expand Minnesota’s net investment income tax to include certain business income, especially income from S corporations and LLCs not subject to federal self-employment taxes, while keeping the current rate and million-dollar threshold; she said it would raise an estimated $88.7 million next year. House File 4616, by Chair Gomez, would impose a 1% annual tax on fortunes above $10 million. Gomez framed the bill as a response to growing wealth inequality and argued that wealthy households and large fortunes should contribute more to public services, while Agbaje said her bill would broaden the tax base and help meet state needs. Public testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including Nan Madden of the Minnesota Budget Project, Erica Mominee of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, Lauren Richards, and teacher Kristen Sinicariello, said the bills would help address wealth and income inequality and provide needed revenue for public health, education, and other public services. They pointed to federal tax cuts for high-income households, cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, and strains on state agencies and schools. Richards said small businesses already pay more than large corporations like Amazon, and Sinicariello argued that higher revenue would support classrooms and help equalize opportunity. Opponents, including Brian Cook of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, Dalton Danielson of the Minnesota Business Partnership, and John Beschi of NFIB Minnesota, warned that both bills would hurt business competitiveness and investment. They argued that HF 4123 would effectively create a new higher tax tier for pass-through businesses and that HF 4616 would be difficult to administer, could force sales of illiquid assets, and could discourage entrepreneurship and capital investment. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion of the meeting provided; the committee moved through bill presentations and public testimony before member discussion.

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• The amendment clarifies the Florida anti-kickback law in Section 456.054.
• Has DOH done any sort of epidemiologic... legal under the section of statute for a health care practitioner
• The House bill contains downtown development district language, and this amendment strips that section
• This amendment to section 943.10, section 14, formally includes them as officers and includes them in
• The amendment also removes Section 5 of the House bill, which repeals current law allowing local governments

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and recognitions, including a resolution honoring Bob Graham and a moment of silence for firefighter Roger Timmy Miley. The chamber then moved through a special-order calendar with multiple bills, many of them paired with House companions and amended before final passage. Early action included adoption of a tax conformity bill tied to federal changes in the Internal Revenue Code, with a 34-0 vote. The most extensive debate centered on CS/CS/SB 1758, a Medicaid and SNAP reform bill. The sponsor described provisions to strengthen fraud enforcement, impose work requirements for able-bodied adults, expand behavioral health services through a waiver, modernize Medicaid drug purchasing, and require a SNAP fraud-reduction plan and photo ID on EBT cards. Democrats offered amendments to delay work requirements until Medicaid expansion and to add protections for SNAP users such as caregivers, seniors, disabled individuals, and domestic violence survivors; both amendments failed. Senators also questioned implementation details, exemptions, and potential effects on vulnerable populations. After debate, the bill was placed on the calendar for third reading. The Senate also passed bills on technology education and AI instruction, a public records exemption and related Parkinson’s Disease Registry measures, designation of the SS American Victory as the state flagship, electronic payments for local governments, repeal of the sunset on legal tender recognition for gold and silver, public records protections for financial and digital-asset custodians, a Florida stablecoin pilot program, local government budget transparency, digital voyeurism, insurance customer representative licensing, and a medical freedom bill with amendments on vaccine-related materials and anti-kickback provisions. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition, though the public records bill for gold/silver custodians and the legal tender repeal drew a few dissenting votes.