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• And truly, to the students of the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau, I hope that you're paying more attention
• And truly, to the students of the Mountaine, you're all that you're paying more attention now that you've
• And I truly, to the students of the Mountaine U Bureau, I hope that you're paying more attention now

Committee: Senate Insurance

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Insurance held its first meeting of the year on February 3, 2026, chaired by Senator Jamaal Bailey. The chair opened with introductions of committee members, staff, and guests from the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau’s Youth and Community Advisory Council, emphasizing the importance of bringing young people into the legislative process. Senator Pamela Helming, the ranking member, also offered opening remarks focused on affordability in insurance, especially health care premiums and property/casualty costs, and said she would be advancing a bill requiring fiscal notes for health care premium legislation. The committee then acted on five bills. Senate Print 1763A (Fernandez), concerning certain cost-sharing fees for outpatient and substance abuse treatment, was moved and referred to the Finance Committee. Senate Print 2644 (Addabbo), prohibiting retrospective denial of payment for substance use disorder treatment services, was reported to the floor without recommendation. Senate Print 3820B (Rivera), requiring health insurance coverage for anesthesia for the full duration of a medical procedure, was reported to the floor. Senate Print 4964 (Bailey), relating to excess line coverage for certain medical malpractice insurance, was reported. Senate Print 5052 (Payne), allowing insurers in certain circumstances to rescind or retroactively cancel a policy, was also reported. Throughout the meeting, members stressed that insurance affordability is a major concern for New Yorkers and that the committee would be addressing related issues during the session. The meeting concluded after the bill actions and brief closing remarks, with no recorded opposition on the measures beyond the noted without-recommendation report on Senate Print 2644.

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• We're currently 108% funded, meaning we can pay all of our liabilities and still have money left over
• didn't like, at first, but they asked me to bring this or the apartment complex or the homeowner to pay
• The homeowner to pay no more than 250 because we're talking about officers working on their off time

Bills: HB343 , HB345

Committee: House Jefferson County Legislation

Keywords: retirement system, mandatory membership, Jefferson County, employee contributions, civil service, special reserve deputy, emergency writ condition, Sheriff, law enforcement, property seizure, Alabama Peace Officers' Standards, 1136, house, all

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• Right now, under the premium tax credits, you have to pay eight and a half percent of your income for
• or we're going to be mandating that the insurance company pay."
• </c><00:24:24.000><c> End</c> that the insurance company pay." End that the insurance company pay."
• He stole money out of their paychecks and kept it for himself instead of paying their taxes.
• </c> himself instead of paying their taxes. himself instead of paying their taxes.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• But that's the pay for at our clinic.
• But that's the pay for at our clinic.
• But that's the pay for at our clinic.
• But that's the pay for at our clinic.
• But that's the pay for at our clinic.

Committee: Joint Select Committee on Tribal Relations

Keywords: 916, all

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• </c> we should be prepared to pay for it. we should be prepared to pay for it.
• </c> know, your your big stores to not pay know, your your big stores to not pay tax<01:12:04.600><c>
• Then you could pay extra.
• You pay for the program out of the fines that you impose.
• going to be paying $500 a shot?

Keywords: 981, all

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• So, the tenant chose not<01:36:13.040><c> to</c><01:36:13.120><c> pay</c><01:36:13.280><c> their</c><
• We want to make this choice anyway, and we'll just pay the fine. It doesn't matter."
• </c><02:39:28.160><c> for</c> the process of eviction had to pay for the process of eviction had to pay
• So, the owner of the park has to pay increased taxes and that tax goes up 5%. >> Mr.
• </c> So, the owner of the park has to pay So, the owner of the park has to pay increased<03:00:05.920

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And so continue paying for these sites?
• </c><02:08:23.520><c> for</c> of the day, that propertyy's paying for of the day, that propertyy's paying
• </c> just not any state-owned parks that pay just not any state-owned parks that pay for<03:54:34.319
• Um, and he is now paying restitution for that.
• You're going to pay an initial fee of $60. Then you're going to pay a $30 fee every year.

Committee: House Resources, Recreation and Development

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Uh, if we delay the payment of<04:48:13.680><c> the</c><04:48:13.920><c> pay</c><04:48:14.320><c> of<
• of those monthly payments by of the pay of those monthly payments by a<04:48:16.560><c> few</c><04:48
• </c><05:02:47.600><c> the</c><05:02:47.840><c> family</c><05:02:48.240><c> planning</c> pay for this
• care. the family planning pay for this care. the family planning money<05:02:49.840><c> uh</c><05:02:
• </c> $50,000 per person to uh help them pay $50,000 per person to uh help them pay for<05:04:56.878><

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first considered House Bill 66, a right-to-know measure that would broaden access from “citizen” to “person,” including out-of-state requesters. Members also adopted an amendment removing the current no-filing-fee provision for appeals of unfavorable right-to-know ombudsman rulings, citing budget concerns. The bill was then reported ought to pass as amended on a 16-9 vote, with a minority report requested. House Bill 187, which would let a parent or guardian seek a protective order on behalf of a minor alleging abuse by someone outside the family or household, was described as a narrow fix with little fiscal impact. It passed unanimously, 25-0, and was placed on the consent calendar. House Bill 215, requiring landfill permit applicants to submit a report on potential harms and benefits, was retained because its policy had been folded into House Bill 2; the committee voted 25-0 to retain it. House Bill 219, dealing with renewable portfolio standard changes and lower renewable energy certificate values, drew opposition from members who said it would weaken renewable energy development and raise concerns about energy costs, but the motion to retain was adopted 14-11, allowing the bill to be moved into House Bill 2. The committee then retained House Bills 365, 552, 566, 572, 607, 611, and 624, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, generally because the relevant policy or funding had been incorporated into House Bill 2 or because the bills were viewed as technical or low-impact. HB 566 was described as a landfill leach-management bill with a fiscal note under $10,000 annually and was sent to consent. HB 572 and HB 607 were retained because their money components were moved into HB 2, though one member objected that HB 607 represented an unfunded mandate for the Hampton Beach Area Commission. House Bill 511, concerning ICE detainers and county detention practices, generated the most debate. Supporters said the amendment clarified how long counties may hold detainees without a federal contract and compared the detention period to existing bail rules; opponents argued the bill could sanction detention of people not charged with crimes and raised due-process concerns. The committee adopted the amendment 14-11 and then reported the bill ought to pass as amended on another 14-11 vote, with a minority report requested. House Bill 639, involving securities and digital currency issues, was also reported ought to pass after members noted unresolved concerns but said the Secretary of State’s Securities Division was willing to continue working on it in the other body; the vote was 16-10.

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• >> Because without the money, they can't pay their staff.
• and they're paying taxes from the<05:23:15.280><c> get-go.
• Um, do the refugees themselves pay for their the costs of resettlement or flying in?
• >> Yes, they do pay back over time.
• going to pay back in time.

Committee: House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Madam Clerk, just looking at the living wage from $17.50 currently What's the rate that we would be paying
• As of January 1, 2027, Madam Chair and Representative, so that's the rate that we'll be paying this session
• No, so what Rate are we paying this session, Madam Chair, Madam Chair, Representative Romero, so in the

Keywords: 996, all

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• Madam Clerk, just looking at the living wage from $17.50 currently what's the rate that we would be paying
• As of January 1, 2027, Madam Chair and Representative, so that's the rate that we'll be paying this session
• No, so what rate are we paying this session, Madam Chair, Madam Chair, Representative Romero, so in the

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• We're paying off debt, and we know debt limits future purchasing power.
• We want to leave the state better than we found it by paying off debt early and saving for the future
• Our state is in a phenomenal position, cutting spending, cutting taxes, paying off debt, and saving for

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• landowners with some of the watersheds to even make up a board and in other cases, um, the people who pay
• They can't vote, but they have to pay the taxes.
• we have, uh, a watershed area which is where it drains, and so the people that own that land are paying

Committee: Senate Senate Conservation

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• Currently, California law mandates that lenders pay interest on certain escrow funds for some accounts
• , such as if you escrow your funds to pay your property tax, there is interest.
• If you escrow your funds to pay your property tax, there is interest that is accrued on that, and it

Summary: The Assembly Banking and Finance Committee met to hear its only agenda item, AB 493 by Assemblymember Harabedian, which would require lenders to pay interest to homeowners on post-loss insurance payouts held in escrow. The author said current law already pays interest on some escrowed funds, but excludes insurance proceeds after a loss; he argued the bill would help wildfire survivors and other homeowners rebuilding after major property damage. He noted amendments clarifying that the bill applies only to loans and only to insurance payouts still held in escrow on or after the bill’s effective date. Support came from the Consumer Federation of California, whose representative said the measure closes a loophole and would provide modest but meaningful help to homeowners facing long rebuild timelines. The California Bankers Association did not oppose the bill but raised concerns about aligning it with existing mortgage servicing law and the treatment of hazard insurance proceeds, saying it wanted to work with the author on technical issues. Committee members expressed support, emphasizing the need to help displaced homeowners access funds more quickly. The committee voted unanimously to pass AB 493 and refer it to the Assembly Committee on Appropriations. The roll call showed the bill receiving eight votes, and the committee then adjourned.

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• With MOOR's grant funding, we've been able to pay more nonprofits to create a second after-school hiking
• Malden Public Schools, complete a series of adaptive outdoor events for people with disabilities, and pay
• Will DER, and forgive me if I misspoke, is it only assisting with the technical aspects, or is it paying
• We simply don't have the financial resources to pay for this. We need alternatives.
• We simply don't have the financial resources to pay for this. We need alternatives.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee hearing covered several bills related to environmental, natural resources, and maritime issues. Representative Markey testified in support of H. 1000, which would create a commission to study financing wastewater infrastructure, especially in southeastern Massachusetts and the South Shore, citing combined sewer overflows and impacts on aquaculture. Members agreed the core challenge is finding long-term financing for wastewater solutions. The committee also heard testimony on H. 902 to establish an Office of Outdoor Recreation, with supporters describing its role in expanding access, supporting underrepresented communities, and helping grow the outdoor economy. Related testimony also supported H. 986, which would codify the Division of Ecological Restoration and the Office of Fishing and Boating Access within the Department of Fish and Game, with witnesses emphasizing habitat restoration, flood reduction, public access, and boating/fishing opportunities. A major portion of the hearing focused on H. 901/S. 597, “An Act Providing Nature for All,” which would dedicate existing sporting goods sales tax revenue to a new conservation fund. Supporters from Mass Audubon, Environmental League of Massachusetts, Appalachian Mountain Club, Trust for Public Land, Massachusetts Rivers Alliance, and conservation groups argued the bill would provide a sustainable revenue stream for land conservation, parks, trails, wetlands, water protection, and climate resilience, while also advancing environmental justice and outdoor recreation. They said the state needs roughly $300 million more per year to meet land conservation goals and that the bill could generate about $100 million annually without raising taxes. Committee members asked about balancing conservation with housing and development, and witnesses said the goals are compatible and that the bill includes safeguards. Witnesses also noted similar funding models in other states. The hearing also included H. 1053, a bill to create a Merrimack River Collaborative. Regional planning and watershed advocates said the river faces bacterial contamination, heavy metals, combined sewer overflows, and other pollution, and that a formal collaborative would help coordinate municipalities, state agencies, and nonprofits across the watershed and possibly across state lines. Another bill, H. 4109, would relocate harbor lines in New Bedford Harbor to allow reconstruction of deteriorating bulkheads at a waterfront industrial site; the New Bedford Port Authority, engineers, and the property owner said the change is needed for permitting and would support port modernization and jobs. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on S. 641 regarding marine pilotage in New Bedford. Supporters argued the bill would remove a District 3 pilotage restriction and improve port flexibility and offshore wind operations, while opponents warned it would undermine the state’s compulsory pilotage system, weaken safety, and allow ship owners to shop for pilots. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

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• ><c> section</c><00:47:05.800><c> at</c> ...go, hey, if I'm driving this section at night, I better pay
• That doesn't mean that my community doesn't pay car insurance as well.
• That doesn't mean that my community doesn't pay car insurance as well.
• 00:59:16.920><c> my</c><00:59:17.040><c> community</c><00:59:17.359><c> doesn't</c><00:59:17.680><c> pay
• </c><00:59:17.920><c> car</c> that my community doesn't pay car that my community doesn't pay car insurance

Keywords: 981, all

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• make participation in this district completely voluntary, so that no owner of a business has got to pay
• No owner of a business has got to pay anything to the district unless they want to, unless they feel
• HB 4044 looks at an innovative funding source to address the much-needed pay parity for DPS and the DOC
• And whereas International Women's Day celebrates the collective power of women, pays tribute to their
• And whereas we pay tribute to the trailblazers from the recent and distant past for daring to envision

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and a memorial adoption of HCR 2064 honoring former legislator Barbara Leff, which was unanimously adopted and sent to the Senate. The chamber also recognized the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Eladio Pereira, and numerous student and constituent guests in the gallery. After routine desk business and bill referrals, the House moved into Committee of the Whole to consider a long calendar of measures. Several bills were amended and advanced with do pass recommendations. HB 2170 was narrowed to restrict state purchases of certain electronic and information technology from China/Chinese-controlled entities and to address third-party resellers. HB 2375 dealt with middle housing in historic districts, with amendments limiting demolition of historic structures unless necessary for health and safety and preserving local discretion. HB 2380 focused on school district transparency and meeting location rules, requiring governing board materials online and keeping meetings within district boundaries, with debate over local control and comparisons to legislative caucus retreats. HB 2617, HB 2621, and HB 2671 also moved forward after amendments; HB 2621’s discussion centered on certificates of educational convenience and ensuring special education access for children in unorganized territory and DCS placements. The committee also advanced HB 2720 on anti-human trafficking and prostitution-related reforms, including sealed records for sex trafficking survivors and an anti-human trafficking grant fund; HB 2772, allowing a DNR designation on driver’s licenses, prompted extended questions about emergency care and liability; HB 2784, dealing with school district excess cash refunds, was amended to phase in implementation; HB 2902, affirming support for the Electoral College, drew the most ideological debate, with supporters citing constitutional structure and opponents arguing for a national popular vote; and HB 2950, concerning a tourism/hospitality district, saw a failed attempt to make participation voluntary. The House also considered HB 4025, a study bill on the feasibility of building an oil refinery in Arizona, which sparked extensive debate over fuel prices, refinery capacity, environmental impacts, and whether a study was necessary, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that measure.

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• They'll, again in a perfect world, pay that docket, send it back to us and it'll be closed out at conference
• For a small water system, each customer of the water system would pay at least $1,000. least six more
• A lot of cases have the least amount of resources to be able, I'm talking about people who have to pay
• We're having to come in and help the utilities and they're paying five, 10, 20. $20,000 per pipeline
• The excavators do get stuck paying for this a lot of the time, even if it's not their fault.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• It's getting more money in just from employer contributions than it's paying out.
• It's getting more money in just from employer contributions than it's paying out.
• But all along I wasn't paying in at that rate. And now those best three years were determined.
• But those perhaps years were accelerated with overtime, uh vacation pay that is now paid at one-third
• that is now paid at &gt;&gt; uh vacation pay that is now paid at onethird<00:31:42.559><c> of</c><00

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 01:02 Approval of Minutes: 02:03 Annual Investment Review: 04:10 Adjournment: 37:34, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the prior meeting minutes, welcomed new staff member Sean Parks, and announced that it would not meet in November. The next meeting was scheduled for December 8 at 10:00 a.m., with the chair noting that pension bills would be heard then and emphasizing that all pension bills must go through the full process and include actuarial analysis. Brad Gross of the Public Pension Oversight Board presented a detailed review of Kentucky retirement systems’ investments and funding. He said fiscal year 2025 ended with about $50.5 billion in pension assets and $12.52 billion in retiree health assets, both up from the prior year. He reported strong investment performance across the systems, with all Kentucky public pension funds exceeding their policy benchmarks and the median peer return of 10.4%. He also discussed long-term return trends, asset allocation differences among the systems, fee levels, and cash flow, noting that cash flow remains a key monitoring issue and that supplemental appropriations have improved the cash position of some funds, especially the Kentucky State Police and TRS systems. Gross also explained that assumed rates of return have generally fallen over time, which increases unfunded liabilities and required contributions, and said the systems’ current assumptions range from 5.25% to 7.1%. He noted that the committee’s materials included peer comparisons and historical charts, and that all asset classes were within target ranges. In response to a question from Senator Funky From, Gross was asked about pension spiking and whether supplemental general fund contributions could create a false sense of security in cash flow analysis; the question was raised but not resolved in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• Because you say you need 40 individuals, and I believe you're going to be paying maybe $19 an hour.
• When we're talking about having really outcomes-driven work, we need to pay for the results that we want
• that were Medicaid eligible were almost 11,000, and you can see there the breakdown of how much we pay
• And then Medicaid pays the bulk of the services, and they pay that directly to the providers.
• think we've, and probably in the last 2 to 3, we've really gotten closer to what it takes for you to pay

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee