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• Um, we heard from the author today that the goal of these bills is to help working-class families.
• Um, we heard from the author today that the goal of these bills is to help working-class families.
• Um, we heard from the author today that the goal of these bills is to help working-class families.
• Um, we heard from the author today that the goal of these bills is to help working-class families.
• Um and every county in tax credit.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Mike Pohanka, District 26, which is Jerome, Lincoln, and Blaine counties, bringing before you RS 33658
• House Bill 831 addresses the conflict, or rather the back-and-forth, that has existed between our county
• I'm Trent Triple, Ada County Clerk.
• House Bill 798 repeals Idaho Code 67-1210B, which deals with the state treasurer's authority to continue
• House Bill 798 repeals Idaho Code 67-1210B, which deals with the state treasurer's authority to continue

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

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• In 1953, the Texas legislature passed Senate Bill 197, which authorized the transfer of property at Camp
• Walter in Palopeno County to...
• In recent years, residents of Palopeno County...
• Representative Olcott: Bill, Senate Bill 2139, seeks to grant authority to the Texas Military Department
• to negotiate the complete divestiture of this parcel of land to the Palapeno County Livestock Association

Committee: House Culture, Recreation & Tourism

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• The contract monies originally, when it was authorized by the legislature, went to ETSS, and there it
• by the legislature went to authorized by the legislature went to etss<01:10:35.840><c> and</c><01:10
• </c><01:15:17.080><c> to</c><01:15:17.239><c> the</c> delegating of authority to the delegating of authority
• The authority ... 1989 to 19...
• </c><03:31:21.319><c> thank</c> it's rarely through the counties thank it's rarely through the counties

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• And Madam Chair, presenters, is it also available outside of Bernalillo County, isn't it?
• Madam Chair, Representative, the county assessor. Okay.
• Why don't the counties do it themselves?
• Our property tax is assessed by the counties.
• Madam Chair and Representative Mason, yes, they are assessed at the county level.

Committee: House House Commerce & Economic Development Committee

Keywords: 996, all

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• As a former county commissioner, I do just have to lend my support behind Rep.
• I'm now a Monroe County School Board member.
• I mean, our county library.
• Orange County Schools, Marquise McMillar waves in support.
• Orange County Schools, Marquise McMillar waves in support. And that ends public testimony.

Summary: The Education Administration Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered several education-related bills. CS/HB 1085 on local government cybersecurity was presented as a measure to codify an existing grant program that has helped secure more than 200 local governments, especially rural and fiscally constrained ones; Florida League of Cities supported it, and it passed 15-0. PCS/HB 371 on patriotic displays at public schools would require, subject to appropriation, display of portraits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in school common areas for America’s 250th anniversary; one opponent argued it would create complaint-driven enforcement and pressure educators, but the sponsor said the PCS narrowed the original classroom requirement, and the bill passed 16-0. PCS/HB 833 on private school facilities would deem small private schools of 150 students or fewer a permitted use in commercial and mixed-use zoning districts and allow use of certain existing buildings if fire and occupancy standards are met. Supporters said it would reduce local red tape and expand school choice, while opponents warned it would divert public resources and weaken public education; several members raised concerns about local traffic and safety authority. The sponsor said she was open to further amendments, and the bill passed 13-3. PCS/HB 1147 on school district unimproved real property would require districts to submit annual inventories of vacant, unimproved land to the Department of Education for transparency and planning; some members and a Monroe County school board member questioned the need for a state registry, while supporters said it would improve data and accountability. The bill passed 12-3. The committee then considered HB 615 on individualized education plans (IEPs), which would strengthen parent notification and access to service logs, require individualized orientation for newly eligible students, and standardize district service logs. An amendment removed notification requirements when a missed service was due to student absence, and it was adopted. The bill drew emotional testimony from a student and parent describing missed accommodations, along with support from Disability Rights Florida and several members who emphasized parent partnership and accountability; one ESE teacher said the bill was a good start but more staffing and support are needed. The bill passed unanimously 15-0, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.

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• Madam Chair, members, HB 2062 authorizes a memorial to be placed at Wesley Boland Plaza commemorating
• Madam Chair, members, HB 2062 authorizes a memorial to be placed at Wesley Boland Plaza commemorating
• the agreed-upon county.
• Madam Chair, members, House Bill 2096 allows the county to apply for...
• Madam Chair, members, I'm happy to talk to the Secretary of State's office and the counties.

Summary: The caucus meeting began with introductions from pages and interns, followed by a procedural reminder from Rhonda about caucus consent and third-read consent calendars. She explained that bills coming out of rules can be placed on consent if they are not amended, and that pulling a bill from consent means members should be prepared to speak to it on the floor. The meeting then moved through a long Minority Caucus calendar of bills, with staff giving brief descriptions and members frequently noting bills for no further comment, pulling several from consent, or stating opposition. The bills discussed covered a wide range of topics, including appropriations and federal monies (HB 2148), a Buffalo Soldiers memorial (HB 2062), school library funding restrictions (HB 2008), prayer at public school governing body meetings (HB 2110), school safety administration (HB 2142), parental rights and social transitioning notifications (HB 2249), insurer assessments (HB 2091), agricultural property classification and inspection rules (HB 2104 and HB 2105), firefighters’ workers’ compensation status (HB 2138), truth-in-taxation bond notices (HB 2289), tax filing penalties (HB 2016), engineer and architect reciprocity (HB 2122), felony murder involving an unborn child (HB 2043), body concealment and related felony classifications (HB 2044), domestic violence order-of-protection service rules (HB 2048), mandatory reporting for partial-birth abortions (HB 2074), unlawful flight sentencing enhancements (HB 2108), weapons trafficking penalties (HB 2131), fentanyl sentencing thresholds (HB 2132), drive-by shooting definitions and forfeiture (HB 2045), probation review notices for sex offender hearings (HB 2046), venue changes in superior court when judicial employees are parties (HB 2126), and child support for pre-born children (HB 2144). Water-related bills included snowpack augmentation funding (HB 2024), WIFA grant disclosures (HB 2029), removing water conservation education as an eligible use (HB 2030), stormwater recharge mapping with an appropriation (HB 253), cesspool remediation assistance (HB 2096), groundwater pumping limits in INAs (HB 2097), Colorado River litigation funding (HB 2116), and natural resource board changes and education funding (HB 2117). Election-related measures included moving the primary date and adjusting cure periods and observer rules (HB 2022), and a proposed constitutional amendment on citizenship, ID, foreign contributions, early voting, and mail voting (HCR 2001). The committee also heard two memorials urging federal terrorist designations for the Muslim Brotherhood and CARE (HCM 2001 and HCM 2002). Members and staff offered substantive objections to many bills, often arguing they were anti-student, anti-abortion, overly punitive, unfunded mandates, or unfair tax policy. Several bills were pulled from consent for further discussion, including HB 2008, HB 2110, HB 2142, HB 2249, HB 2043, HB 2074, HB 2108, and HB 2144. Supportive remarks were also made for some measures, such as the cesspool remediation bill, which was noted as having unanimous support, while other bills were flagged for stakeholder meetings or future amendments. The meeting ended with announcements recognizing members’ birthdays and noting Muslim Day at the Capitol, followed by adjournment.

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• As chair of the committee, in accordance with our Senate rules, the committee is authorized to meet in
• Finally, the legislation authorizes courts to provide remedies tailored to correct violations, including
• In 2013, in Shelby County v.
• It authorizes the commissioner to create regulations relating to political committee audits, which I
• The other homes are required to pay only county taxes.

Committee: Senate Elections & Government Affairs

Keywords: 1064, all

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• Those news stories happen often in the panhandle, twice even in Santa Rosa County alone this past six
• I have actually, in my county, several high-acuity individuals.
• It deals with long-term access and ADRC authority, establishing a single statewide pre-enrollment wait
• Throughout the state of Florida, for example, Hillsborough County, we don't have one.
• So what you're saying is that PAs already have the authority to prescribe psychotropics? Correct.

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• BACK IN 2023 SENATE BILL 2510 AUTHORIZE THE AGENCY TO SEEK APPROVAL FOR THE INITIAL PILOT PROGRAM THROUGH
• THE AGENCIES AMENDED ITS WAIVER REQUEST IN SEPTEMBER 2023 FOR TWO PILOT REGIONS AUTHORIZED BY THE LEGISLATION
• WITH MEMBERS FROM 50 TO THE 60 COUNTIES.
• EACH COUNTY AND STAFF TO PROVIDERS OF EVERY PROVIDER TYPE.
• SO THAT WE CAN IMMEDIATELY REVISE THE AUTHORIZATIONS THAT ARE EMBEDDED IN THAT CARE PLAN.

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• We feel we have enough information from the Health Care Authority to estimate some reduction in the taxable
• Because the last time that we did that, just recently, a couple of years ago, our county commissioner
• But, Co-chairs, after this meeting, I think I'll follow up with my colleague at the Health Care Authority
• Sure, but if this spaceport component is something, I'm sure that the county where the spaceport is located
• , and three counties that passed taxes to support it initially, want to see some return on investment

Committee: House Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee

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• All right, I alluded to some of the barriers to federal authority.
• I'm the government affairs manager to the Children's Services Council of Broward County.
• So I'd like to recognize Nicholas Hessing from Children's Services Council of Broward County.
• I'm the government of affairs manager to the Children's Services Council of Brower County.
• We project that in Broward County alone, 17,600 children will become eligible.

Summary: The committee received a briefing from AHCA Deputy Secretary Brian Meyer and Florida Healthy Kids CMO Ashley Carr on implementation of HB 121, which was enacted in 2023 to expand Florida’s KidCare/CHIP eligibility from 200% to 300% of the federal poverty level and replace the sharp premium “benefits cliff” with a tiered premium glide path. Sponsor Rep. Bartleman described the bill as a bipartisan effort to help working families keep children insured while moving toward economic self-sufficiency. The presenters explained that the program remains a joint federal-state structure, with Medicaid unchanged and the bill affecting only the CHIP-related portions of KidCare. AHCA said implementation has been delayed by federal CMS actions. The agency reported that CMS first rejected a state plan amendment approach, then required revisions to the premium tiers under a new maintenance-of-effort interpretation, and later issued a new interpretation of continuous 12-month eligibility that would prevent disenrollment for nonpayment of premiums. AHCA said it submitted an 1115 waiver, but negotiations over special terms and conditions reached an impasse, and the state has filed litigation challenging CMS’s interpretation. Members asked about the cost of litigation, the effect on future bills, the review process for CMS documents, disenrollment and reenrollment rules, and whether any additional legislative action is needed; AHCA said no further state action is needed at this time and that the key issue is the pending federal litigation. Several members and the sponsor emphasized the need for immediate implementation and asked about possible interim relief. AHCA said current coverage remains in place under the preexisting program, that there is a 30-day grace period for premium payment, and that reenrollment does not require a penalty or back payment, though coverage is not active during lapsed periods. The committee also heard public comment from Nicholas Hessing of the Children’s Services Council of Broward County and the Florida Alliance of Children’s Councils and Trusts, who supported HB 121 and said the expansion could make about 17,600 additional children eligible in Broward County alone. The meeting ended with Rep. Bartleman thanking staff and expressing hope that the new federal administration would allow the program to move forward, and the chair adjourned the meeting.

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• Under each finding, there were a list of school district county names.
• I mean, who authorized that?
• Is this just specifically schools, or is it cities or counties? You're recognized.
• In their response, in the past, they've talked about the growth in the county, especially around I-4,
• In the past, they've talked about the growth in the county, especially around I-4, I-95, and that they

Summary: The Joint Legislative Auditing Committee received a presentation from Auditor General staff on recurring findings from audits of district school boards, colleges, and universities. For school districts, the main issues discussed included missing or outdated safe-school officer training documentation, weak purchasing-card controls, vendor banking-change fraud risks, incomplete background screenings and disqualification-list procedures, missing website budget disclosures, excessive or untimely IT access, late deactivation of former employees’ access, missed emergency drill deadlines, inaccurate capital outlay and resiliency education records, weak tangible property inventories, adult education reporting errors, untimely bank reconciliations, and improper use of workforce development funds. The auditors said many of these issues are repeated from prior years and are summarized in their annual report on significant findings and financial trends. For universities and colleges, the auditors highlighted similar control weaknesses, including vendor information change controls, IT access issues, cash and investment reconciliation problems, purchasing and procurement deficiencies, personnel and compensation issues, and student fee compliance concerns. Specific examples included a UF consulting contract totaling about $6 million, FAU underreporting carry-forward balances by about $77 million, UCF’s payment loss of about $107,000 from an email scam tied to vendor changes, and a North Florida College unauthorized transfer involving a few hundred thousand dollars. The committee asked questions about the UF consulting work, the FAU carry-forward issue, and whether the listed findings meant every named entity had every issue; auditors clarified that the lists reflected entities with findings in those categories, not necessarily each specific problem. The committee then turned to enforcement for entities with long-standing uncorrected audit findings. Staff reported 144 entities with 197 findings repeated in three or more successive audit reports and recommended sending letters requesting updated corrective-action status, including for late-filed 2022-2023 reports where appropriate. The committee approved the staff recommendation and directed letters to be sent. The meeting ended with members emphasizing the importance of audit oversight and taxpayer accountability.

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• I represent the Minnesota Inner County<00:01:38.159><c> Association.</c> County Association.
• County Association.
• </c> Ramsey County tax.
• I'm actually a member of, that have the authority to levy property taxes with approval from the county
• I'm actually a member of, that have the authority to levy property taxes with approval from the county

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'll thank my co-author, Senator Port.
• I'll thank my co-author, File 4401. I'll thank my co-author, Senator<00:04:17.959><c> Port.
• The county is out of money to help him.
• ,</c> is partially maintained by the county, is partially maintained by the county, city,<01:31:58.480
• </c> members and serving all 87 counties members and serving all 87 counties across<01:57:23.720><c>

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• , part of Meeker County, and a little bit of Hennepin County.
• Joe McDonald: Wright County, part of Meeker County, and a little bit of Hennepin County.
• This has helped in, um, not just the seven-county metro area but greater Minnesota.
• I live in Shoreview in Ramsey County.
• Thirty-five co-authors, I think, is the maximum. Correct. So, love that. Very good.

Committee: House Legacy Finance

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Sam formally registered all of his POAs with the Maricopa County Recorder's Office on March 9th, 2026
• They are entrusted with extraordinary authority over vulnerable adults.
• In the state or the county? County, excuse me.
• With that said, nine attorneys represent over 80% of all cases in Maricopa County. All right.
• Also, Maricopa County. Also, Maricopa County.

Committee: Senate Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Elder Abuse

Summary: The Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Elder Abuse opened by explaining it was gathering testimony on elder abuse, especially alleged misconduct involving court-appointed systems such as guardians ad litem and fiduciaries, to identify gaps in law and oversight and develop legislative fixes. The chair limited each witness’s time, asked for names and contact information for follow-up, and repeatedly noted that some allegations might warrant referral to law enforcement, the attorney general, or county attorneys if basic criminal elements were present. Several witnesses described alleged abuse in guardianship, conservatorship, and fiduciary cases. Dr. Holly Lauder said her mother, who had Alzheimer’s disease, was subjected to allegedly deficient psychological capacity evaluations that ignored treating doctors and family input, leading to a fiduciary arrangement that later resulted in neglect. Kevin Axson described his mother’s probate case, saying a guardian ad litem and conservator were appointed after a family financial dispute, that the guardian ad litem and fiduciary had little contact with his mother, and that the estate was burdened with substantial fees and a $200,000 bond requirement. Frieda Alvarado testified about a 94-year-old client, Samuel Armento, saying he was isolated, medicated without his request, and treated without dignity after a fiduciary and care team took control. Bill Chalmers, Johnny Hamilton, and Kathy Hamilton also testified about Sam Armento’s case, alleging isolation, excessive fees, conflicts of interest, and poor oversight by fiduciaries and caregivers. Other witnesses raised broader concerns about Arizona probate practices. David Redkey said he has been under a long-running conservatorship despite earning degrees and maintaining capacity, and alleged that court-appointed professionals and fiduciaries overcharged his estate and blocked efforts to terminate the arrangement. Susan Wolfe described the Peyton case, alleging that a wife’s conservatorship and related court actions led to the loss of assets, exclusion of witnesses, and large fees for a relatively small monthly care bill. Dr. Lewis Heller, an OB-GYN and disciplinary committee member, said the medical evaluations he reviewed showed the people involved were competent and that the conduct he observed was unethical and possibly criminal. Renee Self testified that she lost her role as trustee and spent large sums defending her father’s estate, alleging that the probate process stripped her father of assets and limited her access to him despite APS findings that her actions were in his best interests. No formal committee votes or legislative actions were taken in the excerpt, but members repeatedly expressed concern, asked for documents and transcripts, and indicated they would follow up with witnesses and consider stakeholder meetings to craft legislation addressing oversight, transparency, and accountability in guardianship and fiduciary systems.

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• And I'm a co-author with her.
• And then, being in Napa County, I just wanted to share the appreciation for the coordination...
• And then, being in Napa County, I just wanted to share the appreciation for the coordination between
• One thing I want to make sure you're aware of is that the Napa County Farm Bureau is already working
• The county and the state of California need to... ...work together.

Summary: The Senate Select Committee on California’s wine industry held its first meeting at Napa Valley College, with opening remarks from Chair Senator Christopher Cabaldon and Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry emphasizing the wine industry’s importance to California’s economy, communities, and tourism. The chair said the hearing was intended to gather information and ideas, not to take legislative action that day, and to prepare for future work on legislation, budget, and oversight. The first panel focused on research and trends, with experts from Sonoma State, UC Davis, and Terrain describing a major structural downturn: falling wine production and sales, rising costs, labor shortages, housing pressures, changing consumer habits, tariffs, and the loss of younger consumers. They argued the industry needs to shift toward new-customer acquisition, more accessible products and messaging, evidence-based business decisions, and greater investment in research, education, and innovation, including work on disease, climate stress, and health-related consumer questions. Committee members pressed the panel on whether the industry’s future depends on adaptation by existing producers or market-driven consolidation, and on how California can reduce regulatory burdens while maintaining standards. Witnesses said the state’s universities are a “superpower” but are underfunded for wine research, especially on the business and regulatory side, and they urged review of outdated rules, better data collection, and more efficient compliance systems. They also discussed trade competitiveness, especially with imports and the collapse of exports to Canada after tariffs, and raised the need for transitional support for vineyard removals and replanting. The chair and majority leader emphasized that regulations should be evaluated for effectiveness and that California should use its research capacity to improve both industry practices and regulatory implementation. A second panel included representatives from growers, the Wine Institute, and family winemakers. Michael Miller of the California Association of Wine Grape Growers described a severe grower crisis: grapes left unpicked, vineyards abandoned or removed, falling vineyard values, and a need for relief on regulatory costs, trade barriers, water policy, and vineyard removal expenses. Honor Comfort of the Wine Institute focused on consumer outreach, especially younger drinkers, and described the Share Wine Co-Lab, an open-access marketing platform with research, webinars, case studies, and office hours to help wineries better reach Gen Z and millennials. Jane Lisa Tamayo of Family Winemakers of California was present but her remarks were largely garbled in the transcript. Committee members again stressed the need for education, better messaging, and caution about simplistic policy fixes, while also noting the importance of Canada as an export market and the risks of tariffs. The final panel addressed tourism, farmworker impacts, and water regulation. Visit Napa Valley CEO Lindsay Gallagher said Napa’s tourism economy remains relatively strong but is feeling the same international headwinds as the wine sector, including reduced Canadian visitation; she said Napa is broadening its message beyond wine to cuisine, wellness, and outdoor experiences. Sonia DeLuca of the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation said declining sales and rising costs are reducing hours, wages, and training opportunities for farmworkers, and urged targeted relief, removal of barriers to sales, wage-loss support, and continued bilingual workforce training. She also said Napa’s workforce-development model is ready to support technology adoption if legal changes allow more automation. Finally, State Water Board official Annalisa Kihar gave an update on the Winery General Order, explaining that it was created in 2021 to streamline and standardize wastewater permitting, with tiered requirements and exemptions for very small wineries; she said 56 wineries have enrolled and 122 are under review, and that the board is working with industry and regional agencies to improve compliance support and flexibility.

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• And then in addition to that, we have some additional authorities that we're given.
• I serve as an aid to the Emergency Services Communications Coordinating, counties.
• Okay, so in 2025, counties received approximately $18.4 million in dedicated emergency, Counties received
• Could be counties, could be cities.
• Contracts that counties have executed with other entities for 911 services could be counties, could be

Committee: Joint Information Technology Committee

Keywords: 908, all

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Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 1012, house, all