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• We believe a deed restriction program can do that by increasing the inventory in perpetuity.
• We believe a deed restriction program can do that by increasing the inventory in perpetuity.
• We believe a deed restriction program can do that by increasing the inventory in perpetuity.
• We believe a deed restriction program can do that by increasing the inventory in perpetuity.
• We believe a deed restriction program can do that by increasing the inventory in perpetuity.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Housing and Public Safety/Water and Land hearing first took up HB 1096, which would repeal statutory tenant-selection preferences for disabled veterans and spouses of deceased veterans in state low-income housing. HPHA testified in support, saying the change was a housekeeping measure because the same preferences already exist in administrative rules and could be adjusted later to align with other local preferences, while also noting the federal VASH program provides stronger veteran housing support. Several members questioned why the preference should be removed at all, emphasizing that veterans have long been underserved and asking for a stronger justification; the committees ultimately deferred HB 1096. The later Housing/Hawaiian Affairs agenda heard HB 606 HD1, a measure to extend Act 279 funding and related exemptions for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Supporters argued the bill would give DHHL more time to use the $600 million appropriation to acquire land, work with developers, and address a wait list of about 29,000 applicants, while also helping restore Hawaiian communities and reduce the Hawaiian diaspora. Opponents focused on accountability and oversight, saying DHHL needs clearer plans, measurable goals, and stronger safeguards before receiving more money, and warning that prior spending and strategic-plan changes had reduced the number of applicants served. The committee also heard testimony that the bill would help DHHL fulfill long-standing obligations to Native Hawaiians and that the housing need affects the broader state, not only Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiaries.

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Wood: Ownership is determined by the individual being on the deed.
• Nowhere in the bill do I see that the surviving spouse must be on the deed.
• The spouse is not always on the deed.
• It happens quite often that the spouse is not on the deed itself, so the...
• that the surviving spouse must be on the deed.

Bills: HB205, HB226, HB234

Keywords: sales tax, use tax, exemption, tax conformity, tangible personal property, Alabama Department of Revenue, retail tax, consumer use tax, nonresident, religious publications, church magazines, Bible class materials, Sunday school materials, tax administration, indirect tax, state revenue, HB226, homestead exemption, ad valorem tax, property tax

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• Uh, with an additional change, uh, DEED contacted us today.
• Uh, with an additional change, uh, DEED contacted us today.
• And so, the deed has that drafting.
• Devon Bowry, government relations director for DEED.
• government relations director for deed. government relations director for deed.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• deeds and other<00:05:15.360> recorded<00:05:15.759> instruments.
• So that's the process that correct deed.
• they're done with 60 years of deeds they're done with 60 years of deeds rather<00:07:48.000>
• You know, we're starting to deed fraud.
• association to like what what would deed association to like what what would deed fraud<00:10:54.320

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first heard an update from representatives of the Kentucky County Clerk’s Association on the transition to electronic recording and land records modernization. They reviewed the 2021 task force work, the legislation and budget funding that followed, and the requirements for county clerks to provide online search portals and complete 30-year property record searches, with a 60-year standard expected next summer. Speakers said most counties are still working through scanning and verification, with only a small number fully complete, and emphasized that verification of records is the main bottleneck because it requires staff time and careful matching of indexes to deeds. They also noted limited vendor availability, differences among counties in what records are already digitized, and that the association and land title attorneys are now working more closely on future “continuous improvement” legislation. The clerks also raised related issues, including concerns about deed fraud as more records become searchable online. They said some counties already offer notification services that alert property owners when a document is recorded, which can help owners respond quickly to suspicious filings. They also discussed the filing document storage fee and KDLA digitization grants, saying the funding structure has generally worked but that two grant cycles have been missed. Another topic was whether, once records are fully digitized and searchable, some permanent records should remain publicly accessible or be moved to a safer archive. In response to committee questions, the witnesses said the remaining delays are less about money than staffing shortages and the need for more manpower to complete verification, and they said they would follow up on the balance in the KDLA fund and other details. The committee then received a presentation from an Area Development District representative, who described the districts as regional, nonpartisan service organizations that help cities and counties pool resources, provide technical assistance, and leverage public and private partnerships. He highlighted examples of regional cooperation, including veterans-directed care and other shared programs, and argued that the districts create efficiencies and economies of scale for local governments and the state. No votes or formal actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Registry of Deeds Association. Registry of Deeds Association.
• New Hampshire Registry of Deeds New Hampshire Registry of Deeds Association<01:30:55.600> does
• And um the registry deeds unfair.
• to the deeds to the deeds association<01:32:38.400> any<01:32:38.800> questions<01
• <01:53:55.679> who represents uh New Hampshire deeds who represents uh New Hampshire deeds

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first held a public hearing on Senate Bill 25, which would allow state-chartered credit unions to compensate board members if the membership approves it. Prime sponsor Senator Dan Innis said the bill is enabling only, intended to help credit unions recruit and retain qualified directors and align New Hampshire with other states that already allow such compensation. Credit union representatives from the Cooperative Credit Union Association and St. Mary’s Bank supported the bill, saying board service has become more complex because of cybersecurity, asset-liability management, and other regulatory demands, and that compensation could be modest and take forms such as meeting fees or educational reimbursement. In response to committee questions, they said compensation would be set by the membership, disclosed in advance, and subject to bylaws and internal policies; they also noted that board members must be credit union members and that voting procedures vary by institution, with some using mailed ballots rather than proxy voting. Members raised questions about why credit union boards were historically excluded, what kinds of compensation were contemplated, whether there would be a cap, and how voting and confidentiality would work. Testimony explained that the historical rationale was the nonprofit, volunteer mission of credit unions, but witnesses argued that the modern environment and competition for talent justify a change. They also said the bill would not mandate compensation and would not create a salary structure comparable to banks, but would allow members to approve modest compensation or reimbursements. After no further testimony, the chair closed the public hearing on Senate Bill 25. The committee then opened a public hearing on Senate Bill 26, sponsored by Senator Howard Pearl, concerning the definition of deposits in land sales and escrowed accounts. Pearl said the bill would clarify that buyer funds for upgrades and luxury items in new-home construction are not treated as refundable deposits that must be held in escrow, arguing that the current Attorney General interpretation raises builder costs, increases home prices, and can limit buyer choices. He said the proposal would allow those upgrade funds to be paid directly to builders for construction, with signed disclosures making clear that the buyer requested the items and bears the risk if financing falls through. The hearing on Senate Bill 26 had just begun when the transcript ended.

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• Because the buying and selling of existing deeds or transfer deeds has a tax on them, several taxes.
• Because the buying and selling of existing deeds or transfer deeds has a tax on them, several taxes.
• Because the buying and selling of existing deeds or transfer deeds has a tax on them, several taxes.
• deeds or or transfer deeds has existing deeds or or transfer deeds has a<01:03:58.760> tax<01
• the state deed tax. the state deed tax.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But I was aware of deed and title fraud much longer than that.
• We had over a hundred individuals participate in that title deed fraud summit.
• I'm a victim, now advocate, of deed fraud.
• If a deed comes by and we try to transfer the deed, prior to transferring the deed, we call them, and
• So all of the deed fraud bills that we can pass this year, the better.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee first heard HB 2079, which authorizes a memorial for Arizona journalist Don Bolles in Wesley Bolin Plaza. The sponsor described the memorial as a no-cost way to preserve Arizona history and honor Bolles, who was assassinated in 1976 while investigating corruption and drug cartels. The bill was moved and passed unanimously, 7-0, for a due pass recommendation. Members then considered HB 2080, a strike-everything amendment addressing deed and title fraud. The bill would require photo identification for certain county recorder filings, add identifying measures for deeds and real property documents when notarized, create an assessor alert system tied to property addresses, and increase penalties for knowingly filing false claims or forged real property documents from a misdemeanor to a class 4 felony. Testimony from county assessors, the Attorney General’s Office, and a fraud victim emphasized the scale of the problem and the need for layered protections. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 7-0. HB 4064, concerning municipal improvement districts, drew more debate. The bill would move the petition requirement earlier in the process before a city or town adopts a resolution of intention for an improvement district. Supporters from Camp Verde, the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, a developer, and the Yavapai Apache Nation said the change would improve transparency, reduce wasted planning costs, and help finance sewer and infrastructure projects in rural areas. Opponents argued it could force property owners into infrastructure they do not want and infringe on property rights. The bill passed 5-2. The committee also approved HCR 2048, which would withhold pay for statewide elected officials and legislators if the general appropriations bill is not enacted by April 30 and send the measure to voters. Supporters said it would create a stronger incentive to finish the budget on time; opponents said more work was needed on session length and bill volume. The resolution passed 4-3. Later, HB 2324, allowing municipalities with their own fire codes to petition for county buildings inside city limits to be inspected under local code through an intergovernmental agreement, passed 7-0 after testimony from county and state fire officials who supported the concept but wanted technical amendments. The committee then passed HB 4087, authorizing a memorial plaque for former legislator Barbara Leff, with the family covering costs. Finally, HB 2239 created a child care grant program and infrastructure fund to expand child care in underserved and rural communities. Supporters described severe child care shortages, economic impacts, and safety concerns; the sponsor framed it as an investment in workforce participation and child well-being. The bill passed 5-0 with one present and one not voting. The committee then began hearing HB 2375 on historic districts and middle housing, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that measure.

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• for review of loans by DEED of 30 days, something that I think that we can all support.
• for review of loans by DEED of 30 days, something that I think that we can all support.
• of loans by DEED of 30 days, something that I think that we can all support.
• and for the DEED program.
• <00:45:11.520> U commissioner of deed and for the deed U commissioner of deed and for the

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:45:43.839> a the governor the commissioner deed a the governor the commissioner deed a
• Deon Bowry, Government Relations Director at DEED.
• Deon Bowry, Government Relations Director at DEED.
• As far as DEED, they have been talking to DEED at length.
• I have been in discussion with both DEED.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The commissioner of deed may collect fees of up to 1% of the estimated qualifying conversion expenses
• <00:19:36.480> Subdivision<00:19:37.200> 8 commissioner of deed.
• Subdivision 8 commissioner of deed.
• requires that the commissioner of deed requires that the commissioner of deed to<00:20:35.280>
• to<00:20:50.080> publicize commissioner of deed to publicize commissioner of deed to publicize

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Pratt asked whether Senator Latz had talked to DEED and whether DEED had said anything about
• He said he had talked with DEED, and DEED felt the amendment was not necessary because, in practice,
• request was maybe we could talk to deed request was maybe we could talk to deed about<00:10:20.560
• rehabilitation services program at deed rehabilitation services program at deed this<01:26:32.320
• <01:29:30.119> that 3032 vs is a program under deed that 3032 vs is a program under deed that

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We have no indications, and we've been in constant communication with DEED.
• We had DEED come to testify in our Workforce Committee specifically to those points.
• We heard this from DEED. That's all true.
• Turns out, when DEED came in, we had lots of questions and verified that, yes, it is ready to go.
• that's all true that hearing from deed that's all true that hearing actually<00:14:19.480> came

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I'll just begin with DEED.
• So on line 188 in this division of deed.
• <00:15:49.839> Uh training programs under deed. Uh training programs under deed.
• <00:26:13.840> On training programs division of deed.
• On training programs division of deed.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Representative Deeds. >> Here. Representative Donworth. >> Here. Representative Fister.
• Representative Deeds. Yes. Representative Donworth. Yes. Representative Fister. Yes.
• Representative Deeds. Yes. Representative Donworth. Yes. Representative Fister. Yes.
• Representative<00:13:59.160> Deeds. Representative Deeds. Representative Deeds.
• Representative<00:16:30.360> Deeds. Representative Deeds. Representative Deeds.

Keywords: 958, all

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• So Vail again purchased deed restrictions in some condos that were put up for rent.
• So Vail again purchased deed restrictions in some condos that were put up for rent.
• So Vail again purchased deed restrictions in some condos that were put up for rent.
• So Vail again purchased deed restrictions in some condos that were put up for rent.
• The, um, the price of deed-restricted homes in Vail versus non-deed-restricted homes. >> Uh, I don't

Bills: HB1977, HB1764, HB1934, HB2533, HB1790, HB2181, HB1870, HB2140, HB2468, HB2358, HB1588, HB1688, HB1986, HB2030, HB2195, HB1949, HB1695, HB1950, HB2094, HB2115, HB2297, HB2336, HB2416, HB2049

Keywords: maternal health, infant health, mobile application, Medicaid, healthcare access, state programs, music education, public concerts, Hawaii State Library, cultural collaboration, music accessibility, libraries, education, reading programs, early childhood, nonprofit, community engagement, teacher retention, Hawaiian language education, special needs schools

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• deed or TODD.
• Transfer on death deeds are a simple way for homeowners to transfer their property upon their death,
• The deeds offer important flexibility.
• homebuyers with information on transfer on death deeds, how they interact with wills, and the impact
• As we heard, it costs about $15,000 to get that deed uncloudy, if you will.

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• To avoid clouded deeds by creating a Transfer on Death Deed, or TODD.
• Transfer on death deeds are a simple way for homeowners to transfer their property upon their death.
• House Bill 5642. to address the issues of clouded deeds by requiring realtors to provide prospective
• homebuyers. with information on transfer on death deeds, how they interact with wills. and the impact
• As we heard, it costs about $15,000 to get that deed unclouded, if you will.

Bills: SB387, SB1335, HB1671, SB1760, SB1839, SB1923, HB1928, HB4942, HB5628, HB5642, HB1980

Keywords: judicial bond, guardianship, probate law, county judge, statutory county court, estates, inheritance, representative duties, court authority, personal representative, retroactive child support, parentage, genetic testing, family code, child's conception, incapacitated persons, court proceedings, guardianship fees, estate management, probate

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• Of this amount, there was a cut of $52,746,000 for DEED. That's on line three.
• Article three, this is the deed items.
• Article three, this is the deed policy<00:18:51.000> section.
• the governor's recommendations for deed. the governor's recommendations for deed.
• funding at deed proposed in this bill. funding at deed proposed in this bill.

Bills: HF3228, HF2441

Keywords: workers' compensation, insurance programs, employee protection, Minnesota statutes, safety regulations, prevailing wage, certified payroll, payroll reporting, construction contracts, public works, project registration, labor standards, contractor compliance, subcontractor reporting, state government, Department of Administration, Commissioner of Labor and Industry, Metropolitan Council, highway construction, public construction

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• Under current law, a mortgage or deed of trust can only serve as a fixture filing if the debtor's name
• It allows a mortgage or deed of trust to serve as a fixture filing. without requiring an exact ID name
• So, as was just explained, in 44 states, the mortgage or deed of trust itself can serve as a fixture
• In 44 states, the mortgage or deed of trust is a done deal; you don't have to do the separate fixture
• Also, as a practical matter, a mortgage or deed of trust can be effective for 60 years, while a fixture

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Deed fraud and title theft, sometimes called real property theft or property fraud, are growing crimes
• Deed fraud and title theft, sometimes called real property theft or property fraud, are growing crimes
• statutes are not designed to prosecute deed fraud or title theft because of the complex nature of the
• We combine the civil deed fraud work with the criminal deed fraud work in order to get it done in this
• The remainder of the bill addresses criminal aspects of deed fraud and title theft, and with a couple

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation and then handled several procedural matters, including a failed motion to excuse Senator Johnson’s absence after a roll-call vote. The chamber also postponed the reading and referral of bills until later in the calendar and adopted motions allowing the Education K-16 Committee to meet while the Senate was in session. The Senate then recessed until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 6. The main floor action centered on Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 9, which lowers the voter-approval tax rate for certain cities and counties from 3.5% to 2.5% for maintenance and operations. Senator Bettencourt argued the bill would slow local property tax growth and align city and county limits more closely with school district limits, while Senators Hinojosa and Menendez raised concerns about reduced local revenue, public safety funding, and the short time for cities to assess the impact. The Senate suspended the regular order, passed the bill to engrossment, suspended the constitutional three-day rule, and finally passed SB 9, with a clarification later entered that the final passage vote was 18-3. The Senate also took up Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 7, the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, which sets state policy for the use of certain spaces and facilities according to biological sex and creates enforcement mechanisms for state agencies and political subdivisions. Supporters said the bill was needed to protect women and children in restrooms, locker rooms, shelters, prisons, and schools, while opponents questioned the scope, enforcement, civil penalties, and possible conflicts with federal law and local control. After extensive questioning, the chamber adopted a clarifying amendment, suspended the three-day rule, and finally passed SB 7 by a vote of 19-2. Finally, the Senate passed Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 15, which addresses deed fraud and real property theft by tightening recording requirements for certain property documents and creating new criminal offenses for real property theft and fraud. Senator Hinojosa explained that the bill combined civil and criminal provisions, added photo ID requirements for in-person filings, and included restitution and enhanced penalties for certain victims and properties; a floor amendment made cleanup changes, removed a training mandate, and clarified that electronic and mail filings were not affected. The Senate adopted the amendment, suspended the three-day rule, and passed SB 15 unanimously, 21-0.