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• And does not preclude a retailer from relocating or expanding in different municipalities.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• got a bit of a selfish reason for being so excited about being here: the Ringover Air Races have relocated

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• changes the definition, excuse me, of what qualifying structure is in the community revitalization tax incentive
• If at day 179 the structure was relocated, then what?
• structure<01:54:36.840> was If at day 179 the structure was If at day 179 the structure was relocated
• , relocated, relocated, then<01:54:39.160> what?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Farmers Union member who I think is here today who's worked with a family who moved from the metro to relocate
• from<00:25:06.560> the<00:25:06.640> metro<00:25:07.040> to<00:25:07.200> relocate
• <00:25:08.160> Louis from the metro to relocate to St.
• Louis from the metro to relocate to St.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• responsibility that I submit my resignation as a member of the New Hampshire House effective upon my relocation
• /c><00:15:41.199> my Hampshire House effective upon my Hampshire House effective upon my relocation
• <00:15:43.680> This relocation outside this district.
• This relocation outside this district.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We have an East Coast hockey franchise that wants to relocate to Louisville.
• franchise that have an East Coast hockey franchise that wants<00:42:29.680> to<00:42:29.760> relocate
• <00:42:30.800> We wants to relocate to Louisville. We wants to relocate to Louisville.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:19 Signage Value & Tourism Growth Along the Hatfield-McCoy Feud Trail 00:03:12 Building a Stronger Community Through Sports 00:32:03, 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from the prior meeting and then heard a presentation from Pike County/Pikeville tourism officials about improving signage for the Hatfield-McCoy historic sites. Bob Scott, Tony Tacket, and Jay Shepard said visitors increasingly come to the area but often cannot find the sites because cell service and GPS are unreliable in the mountains. They argued that clearer signage along routes 119, 319, and 1056 would help visitors navigate the historic loop, strengthen branding, and increase dwell time and local spending. The Pike County presenters emphasized the economic importance of tourism, citing growth in tourist spending from $72.93 million in 2017 to $103.2 million in 2023 and $114.6 million in 2024. They said tourism helps offset the decline of coal, supports local mom-and-pop businesses, and benefits from partnerships with nearby West Virginia sites such as Matewan and other Hatfield-McCoy-related locations. Members asked about cross-state promotion, lodging capacity, and the possibility of a dinner show in Kentucky; the presenters said lodging is up 33% but more is needed, a new Crown Plaza hotel is planned in Pikeville, and a dinner show would require local investment and community buy-in. Committee members from the region spoke in support of the tourism effort and the need to preserve and teach local history. The chair and others said signage would help visitors and noted that a business without signs is no business. The committee then moved on to a separate presentation from the Louisville Sports Commission, introduced by Senator Jason Howell, which began with an overview of the commission’s role in sports tourism and economic development in Louisville.

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• Part of this request is to relocate their servers.
• So all of that has to be relocated.
• Part of this request is to relocate their servers.
• So all of that has to be relocated.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• So it gave individuals an opportunity to come to the state of New Mexico and relocate. ...find employment
• , so it gave individuals an opportunity to come to the state of New Mexico and relocate.

Bills: SB20, SB111, SB211, SB218, SB14

Keywords: prior authorization, pharmacy benefits manager, PBM, health insurer, prescription drugs, step therapy, formulary, auto-adjudication, electronic portal, appeals, medical necessity, serious mental illness, mental health, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, substance use disorder, addiction treatment, cancer, autoimmune disorder

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• Finally, we increased the relocation allowance Representative Esposito: From $1500 to $2500 because there
• is nowhere in Florida to relocate for $1500, and this increase can make the difference between staying

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• whether material curated, and a minor section contains sexually explicit material, and to remove or relocate
• and are not appropriate for our children and teens to read This bill requires public libraries to relocate

Bills: HB256, HCR19, SB2101, SB2334, SB2633, SB2637, SB2713, SB2781, SB2782, SB3059, HB1130

Keywords: severe weather, adaptation plan, vulnerability assessment, environmental protection, state agencies, federal agents, transparency, law enforcement, identification, public trust, immigration enforcement, HCR 19, Texas concurrent resolution, federal immigration enforcement, masked agents, facial coverings, visible identification, uniforms, badges, name tags

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• An important factor for many companies looking to relocate or do business in Texas is availability and
• As a result, the state is attracting businesses and people that want to relocate to our state.

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• And the amendment removes portion of the bill related to utility relocation, our chairman, that is the
• for rng, the amendment directs the PSC to follow a similar structure to that of the natural gas relocation

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• It's one of the reasons why it was easy for me to relocate to Homestead, because I remember going to
• It's one of the reasons why it was easy for me to relocate to homestead, because I remember going to

Summary: The Commerce Committee held its first meeting, took roll, established a quorum, and heard opening remarks from the chair, vice chair, and ranking member emphasizing the committee’s broad scope and focus on Florida’s economy and daily-life issues. The committee then considered several bills, with members and staff noting the agenda included four bills and a PCS. The first measures dealt with insurance and consumer regulation. CS/HB 367 on home and service warranty associations was explained as allowing financial requirements to be met through one or more contractual liability policies and reducing certain filing requirements; an amendment adding requirements for liability insurance coverage was adopted, and the bill passed favorably. HB 655 on pet insurance and wellness programs created a regulatory framework for pet insurance and also passed favorably. HB 6015, which deleted the word “reusable” from the wine keg statute, had brief support testimony and passed favorably. The committee spent the most time on CS/HB 105, a strike-all PCS on thoroughbred permit holders and decoupling racing from gaming. The sponsor said the revised bill would decouple racing and gaming while adding protections for the thoroughbred industry, including a notice period before racing could stop, permit transferability, and changes to how breeders’ and owners’ funds are administered. Supporters argued the bill would preserve and strengthen the industry through clearer rules and more direct support, while opponents—horsemen, breeders, trainers, veterinarians, and related businesses—warned it would harm a major rural industry, threaten jobs, and favor casino interests. After extensive debate, the strike-all was adopted and the bill was reported favorably on a divided vote. Finally, HB 11 on municipal water and sewer utility rates was presented as correcting an unintended consequence in surcharge law for utilities owned by one municipality but located in another. Testimony focused on the fairness of the current surcharge structure and the impact on Miami Gardens and North Miami Beach. After debate about negotiation, parity, and local impacts, the bill passed favorably. The committee then adjourned after its first meeting.

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• need practical assistance with infrastructure adaptations, as well as support for expedient beaver relocation
• I just want to clarify that I appreciate the relocation part of it.

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• We then, out of that traffic study, were forced to relocate our school entrance.
• We then, out of that traffic study, were forced to relocate our school entrance.
• traffic study were then out of that traffic study were forced<03:47:52.000> to<03:47:52.319> relocate
• forced to relocate our school entrance. forced to relocate our school entrance.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard HB 1334, which would remove the Education Freedom Account scholarship organization’s authority to approve “any other educational expense” under the EFA statute. The prime sponsor, Representative Porchelli, said the bill would narrow the law to the specifically listed qualifying expenses, avoid broad interpretation, and shift any questions to the Department of Education or the legislative oversight committee. In response to questions, she said she did not think the open-ended category had been needed and that the statute already clearly lists allowable expenses. A representative of the Children’s Scholarship Fund testified in opposition, saying the category is used rarely but is important for unusual cases, especially students with special needs, and that removing it could create unintended consequences. After testimony, the chair closed the hearing on HB 1334. The committee then heard HB 1513, which would move several EFA reporting and oversight requirements from administrative rules and the contract with the Children’s Scholarship Fund into statute. Representative Porchelli said the bill would consolidate existing requirements on timely responses to oversight requests, publication of expense reports by category and provider, and transmission of eligibility and enrollment data to the Department of Education. She described the bill as mostly a clarification and transparency measure rather than a substantive policy change. Members asked about the meaning of “timely access,” the 45-day deadline, whether the contract already covered these duties, and whether the scholarship organization had ever failed to comply. The Children’s Scholarship Fund said it had generally met the 45-day deadline, had not knowingly refused information requests, and that the quarterly reporting requirement could add cost; the sponsor said the DOE had provided guidance and was neutral. The hearing on HB 1513 was then closed. Finally, the committee heard HB 1256, which would repeal the state librarian’s authority to award scholarships for graduate library school attendance at American Library Association-accredited schools. Representative Drago said the law was unnecessary because the state does not currently have a state librarian, scholarships are not typically granted by statute, and he objected to the ALA accreditation requirement and what he described as the association’s political advocacy. In questions, he clarified that the bill targets the accreditation requirement rather than a specific school and said he did not think the state should direct taxpayer-funded scholarships toward ALA-accredited programs. A member raised First Amendment concerns, but the sponsor said the issue was not speech itself, only the use of taxpayer dollars and state law to support that direction. The transcript cuts off before any vote or final action on HB 1256.

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• C, restrict benefits that incentivize illegal immigrants to relocate to Florida.

Summary: The Florida Senate convened in special session with an opening prayer and pledge, then the Secretary read the joint proclamation calling the session. The proclamation stated the session was called to address immigration-related legislation, including measures to coordinate with federal immigration enforcement, create a state immigration board, restrict benefits for undocumented immigrants, create offenses related to non-citizen voting, strengthen detention and bail rules, require identification in state interactions, and provide funding and penalties related to enforcement and officials. The Senate read the filed bills first time: SB 2C and SB 4C, both relating to immigration, and SM 6C, a memorial urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide guidance and training for 287(g) agreements. The President and several senators discussed the immigration package, emphasizing support for President Trump’s immigration agenda, funding for law enforcement, and cooperation with the governor and House. The President also condemned threats and violent rhetoric directed at Commissioner Simpson and his family, and Senator Pizzo echoed concerns about threats and urged senators to discourage inflammatory social media behavior. The Rules Chair announced the Appropriations Committee would meet the next day, and the Senate adopted motions waiving rules to place SB 2C, SB 4C, and SM 6C on the special order calendar for Thursday, with an amendment deadline tied to the Appropriations Committee meeting. Another motion sent bills filed outside the call to the Rules Committee for review. Senator Burgess recognized USF Health medical and resident students in the gallery. The Senate then adjourned until Thursday, February 13, or upon the call of the President.

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• Those would include relocation costs to relocate the new agency.
• With that, we're happy to answer questions. relocation costs um to relocate the new relocation costs
• um to relocate the new the<00:12:26.560> new<00:12:26.800> agency<00:12:27.240> they're

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• a long history of working very cooperatively with our municipalities on issues such as utility relocation
• of the bill's recognition that, in order for successful transitions to occur, it requires some incentives
• SB 1383 would make clear that projects which qualify for incentives and concessions in exchange for providing
• We want developers to include on-site affordable housing and use the many incentives that the density
• If this bill moves out today, to land incentive amendments we weren't able to land before today's hearing

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• a long history of working very cooperatively with our municipalities on issues such as utility relocation
• of the bill's recognition that, in order for successful transitions to occur, it requires some incentives
• tailored amendment to the state density bonus law. ...to make clear that projects which qualify for incentives
• We want developers to include on-site affordable housing and use the many incentives that the density
• If this bill moves out today, to land incentive amendments we weren't able to land before today's hearing

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of local government and housing-related bills, with testimony often centered on regional coordination, permitting reform, and local control. SB 802 by Senator Ashby would require Sacramento-area jurisdictions to form a joint powers authority to coordinate homelessness and housing response; supporters argued the region has long lacked accountability and coordination, while Sacramento County, Folsom, and others opposed the mandate as an unprecedented state-imposed JPA. The bill drew extensive support from local officials, business groups, service providers, and advocates, and opposition from county, city, and nonprofit representatives who said a local process was already underway. Committee members expressed support for the concept, but the bill was held pending a quorum and later discussed again with strong encouragement for regional collaboration. The committee also heard SB 222, SB 677, SB 908, SB 226, SB 828, and SB 1193. SB 222 would streamline permitting for residential heat pump and water heater installations; supporters said it would lower costs and speed clean-energy adoption, while local government groups argued the main barrier is upfront cost, not permits. SB 677 would curb what the author described as abusive appeals and delays in affordable housing approvals, with developers testifying about frivolous subdivision map appeals and TEFRA hearing delays; the California Native Plant Society sought an amendment to preserve appeals on habitat lands. SB 908 would simplify permits for energy-code-compliant window replacements, and SB 226 would clarify financing authority for a West Sacramento baseball stadium proposal; both passed unanimously. SB 828, prompted by the Esparto fireworks warehouse explosion, would tighten fireworks storage and licensing rules, expand inspection and seizure authority, and increase fines; it also passed unanimously after testimony from fire officials and a pyrotechnic operator who opposed it unless amended. SB 1193, a county-specific Alameda County transparency bill, generated the sharpest debate. The author argued it would prevent waste, favoritism, and conflicts of interest in discretionary spending by requiring board approval, a public spending log, and clearer whistleblower procedures. Alameda County and county associations opposed it as overly broad and burdensome, saying existing processes already provide transparency and that the bill would reduce flexibility during fiscal stress. After committee questions about the bill’s purpose and the county’s current practices, the measure passed 7-0, with the author indicating willingness to accept an amendment restoring a four-fifths vote threshold. The committee then moved out of order to SB 1090, which would impose a temporary moratorium on state housing density laws in Altadena through 2030 in response to post-fire displacement concerns. The author said the bill is intended to protect long-term residents from investor-driven redevelopment after the Eaton Fire, while acknowledging amendments to align the moratorium with affordable housing development timelines. The transcript cuts off during the presentation of this bill, so no final action is shown for SB 1090 in the excerpt.

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• that a data center in his town would be helpful to him and the 94 businesses that were going to be relocated
• But what we haven't talked about is also the data set or tax incentive alone represents approximately
• statement of values, and if we are serious about affordability, we must invest in people, not just incentives
• Arizona has a clear opportunity to revisit and reform the data center tax incentive program, an area
• Some Arizonans are given tax incentives to keep making money and keep doing their thing.

Keywords: 1182, all