Video & Transcript Research : 'state refund'

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AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Feb 25th, 2026

Ways and Means Education

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  • and abound within our hearts as we make the decisions that will be critical to the citizens of the state
  • 17.920> the will be critical to the citizens of the will be critical to the citizens of the state
  • We are the statutory entity for the state of Alabama for state scholarships.
  • We are the statutory entity for the state of Alabama for state scholarships.
  • It just puts Vocal back on as a box you can check to give money out of your income tax refund. in this
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Ways & Means May 12th, 2025

Ways & Means

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  • formally requests the refund.
  • on overpayments not timely refunded.
  • Texas currently ranks 33rd in R&D investment as a percentage of gross state product, behind states like
  • This bill is intended to move state-imposed tax dollars to the control of the state and to an unelected
  • I'm the Director of State Advocacy at the North Texas Commission.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services May 12th, 2025

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • As Representative Hayes has described, we have a number of those operating in the state.
  • These state and local... ...partnerships save lives and taxpayer dollars.
  • And sixth is to comply with state or federal law, rule, or regulation.
  • Bills in the county, and we take pride in being in compliance with the state laws.
  • In this state, it's just not going to happen. May I answer any questions?
Bills: SB512, SB1024
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Mar 6th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • , and I did say state, not just the state.
  • to state affairs.
  • audit. state affairs.
  • SCR 26 by Sparks, designating the Texas strip state as the official state.
  • to state affairs.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 15th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've got a regent from Russo, a regent from the state higher education, and a regent from Oklahoma State
  • We also have 33 state regents, well, Oklahoma State regents with us.
  • Certainly, clerk, will read Whereas the Oklahoma State Legislature wishes to honor Oklahoma State University
  • our history in this great state.
  • Whereas, the Oklahoma State Legislature is pleased to welcome Coach Morris to Oklahoma State University
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Tourism Feb 4th, 2026

Commerce and Tourism

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  • The bill basically states that if the state is going to seek to give an incentive that's defined by the
  • State law, public, private.
  • It's intended to control how the state actually operates.
  • I fled Washington State for the Free State of Florida because of their anti-parent laws and what happened
  • This same law, like she mentioned, it's been halted in the three states or two out of the three states
Summary: The committee first postponed SB 1456, then heard SB 1236, which would condition state economic development incentives on employers using secret-ballot union elections and prohibit neutrality agreements. The sponsor argued the bill protects workers from coercion and applies only to companies receiving taxpayer-funded incentives; opponents said it was government interference, likely to hurt contractors, apprenticeships, and business growth, and raised concerns about federal preemption and Attorney General enforcement. After debate, the committee reported SB 1236 favorably on a recorded vote. The committee then considered CS/SB 198, a measure to regulate cryptocurrency kiosks by requiring operator registration, fraud warnings, transaction limits, blockchain analytics, receipts, and refund protections for certain first-time transactions tied to fraud. Supporters from the banking industry, AARP, and others said the bill would help stop scams that are targeting seniors and vulnerable adults; one industry witness supported the bill but suggested narrowing the limits for existing users and shortening the new-customer period. The committee reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee took up CS/SB 1356 on dog breeding, pet sales, and breeder registration. The sponsor said the bill is intended to curb puppy mills, improve animal welfare, and add consumer protections, while an amendment removed state oversight of local animal shelters. Pet store representatives supported much of the bill but objected to the three-day waiting period for financed purchases, expanded reimbursement, and unfair trade practice penalties; others argued the bill would add red tape and litigation. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard SB 1722 on app stores and minors, which would require age verification, parental consent for minors, app-content disclosures, and enforcement by the Department of Legal Affairs. Supporters said the bill would help parents protect children online; opponents warned it could force collection of sensitive personal data, create privacy and constitutional problems, and duplicate existing parental tools. Members debated the balance between child safety and privacy, and the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 422 on ADS-B aviation data, which would bar use of ADS-B information to calculate certain landing or access fees; an amendment added departures to the restriction. Pilots supported the bill as a safety and privacy measure, while airport representatives opposed it as undermining airport finances and shifting costs. The amendment was adopted, and the hearing on the bill began with testimony from both sides.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Commerce May 20th, 2026

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

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  • So we did expand it to where it could include adjoining states like Texas has a Texas State Bullion Depository
  • But it's a state-sponsored company.
  • And something goes wrong, and I'm going to sue the state.
  • They want the state to actually administer the whole thing, the state to retain the gold physically,
  • Do they do that in other states?
Summary: The Senate Commerce Committee met on April 20, approved the prior meeting minutes, and then heard a series of bills and resolutions. It first advanced H. CR 66, which directs Louisiana Economic Development, working with the Governor’s Office of Rural Development, to study rural parish economic assets, infrastructure, workforce, and development opportunities. The committee also moved HB 387, a clarification allowing the fire marshal to review architectural and engineering plans equally, and HB 1223, which seeks to promote clinical trials in Louisiana by having LED market the state’s research capacity and by adjusting internal review board procedures. HB 1228, a cleanup bill for hearing aid dealers that updates definitions, contracts, testing periods, licensing, and related requirements, was also reported favorably, as was HB 950, which would create an elderly consumer perception program through the Office of Elderly Affairs to help seniors recognize scams and fraud. The committee spent the most time on HB 617, a broad “hidden fees” consumer transparency bill. The author and supporters said it would require mandatory fees to be included in upfront pricing so consumers can make informed choices, while opponents from grocery, restaurant, hotel, housing, retail, and business groups argued the bill was vague, overly broad, and likely to create compliance burdens and litigation risk. Housing advocates objected to the bill’s housing exemption, warning it could weaken renters’ ability to bring claims over undisclosed fees. After extensive debate over variable pricing, sales taxes, enforcement, and the scope of the bill, Senator Morris moved to defer HB 617, and the committee agreed without objection. The committee also heard HB 797, which would create a “Bayou Gold” certification program for certain gold vendors and transactional gold products. The sponsor said the program would encourage vendors to keep gold insured, segregated, and closer to Louisiana consumers, with the Treasury administering the certification through participant fees. Several senators and an outside witness raised concerns that the state seal could be mistaken for an endorsement, could create liability or consumer confusion, and would favor a narrow set of vendors. Despite opposition, the committee reported HB 797 favorably, with members noting it still had to go to Finance. Later, the committee advanced HB 1186, which would create a more uniform statewide building code and licensing system for inspectors, add disciplinary authority, and impose a small permit fee to support the program, and HB 1222, which would let LED develop a grocery initiative to address food deserts and food insecurity. The meeting concluded with the committee hearing HB 1256 on abandoned digital assets, which would require dormant digital assets to be held in original form for three years so owners can reclaim them.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 25th, 2026 at 01:12 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • We have 30 certified domestic violence groups all from across the state, and if you all would please
  • keep the wheels turning in the city, and we have one of the fastest-growing communities in the entire state
  • So they are here learning about their state government and enjoying a great day here.
  • So, mean, there's been a lot of concern about data centers around the state.
  • State your motion. The motion to advance has been declared.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 25th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • What we've seen in other states, and I'm not going to call out any other states, but I've said this many
  • And they get to build the state of Oklahoma for that.
  • It sounds really nice until you realize it's a state hospital that has colluded with a state agency with
  • They won the state championship last year.
  • They were the 2025 academic state champions.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 6th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Doctorkip is also a sitting member of the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, and not
  • If the clerk would please read, clerk will read Mariane Nellie Castaneda began her state service as an
  • And whereas the Oklahoma State Senate, acting on behalf of the great state of Oklahoma, takes great pleasure
  • My plans are to go to law school and attend Northeastern State University for my undergrad.
  • Our speaker tomorrow is Doctor Brett Carver from Oklahoma State University.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25

Commerce Finance and Policy

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  • This money currently goes into the state general fund under state law.
  • <00:08:40.479> This state general fund under state law.
  • This state general fund under state law.
  • However, to my $200 for my refund.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Bless each and through them, bless the great state of Oklahoma, our home. In Jesus' name. Amen.
  • I would like to introduce to the floor today again and again the state championship fast pitch softball
  • This is back to back wins, a state runner up three years ago, and champions the year before that.
  • They have played in the state tournament or the state championship game for six consecutive years.
  • This year, they did not allow one run in the state tournament against them.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 9th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • And Lord, yesterday was a tragic day in our state...
  • Aaron has been a hometown Okarti guy, played in the state tournament, played in the states, played in
  • the state tournament several times.
  • They were 24 state champions, 25 state champions, and then we did a three-peat this year.
  • This is the Alomega Class B state champion girls basketball team.
TX
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  • This makes sure that both the state and taxpayers are treated fairly.
  • As stated, my name is Mr.
  • As stated, Senator Perry mentioned that a lot of our state is covered by rural EMS providers.
  • As the bill currently states, it's for the service to identify areas of the state that are problematic
  • And really across the state, there's high fire risk.
TX
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  • Please state your name, who you represent, and you may begin your testimony.
  • The most elected officials in the state.
  • Just for the record, please state your name and who you represent.
  • Jury for consistency across the courts and the state.
  • Just for the record, please state your name and who you represent.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Mar 18th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

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  • It gives me great honor and privilege to present the State 6A... ...privilege to present the State 6A
  • and the state of Alabama.
  • The State Port sits in her physical district. The State Port sits in her physical district.
  • If you remember, I believe the governor actually talked about this in her State of the State speech,
  • states.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Mar 18th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • As we are joined by firefighters from across the state who are here representing the Texas State.
  • We have the power of the state, the resources of the state trying to.
  • Currently nine states, including Texas, do not have a state income tax.
  • of the state.
  • Well, not only for my constituents, but for the entire state, what we're... Our state.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/13/25

State Government Finance and Policy

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  • Minnesota has a theme here: a state bird, a state flower, a state tree, a state fish, a state dance,
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  • > and<01:20:36.560> even<01:20:36.920> a state fish a state dance and even a state
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