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• And they add $4 trillion to the national debt over the next 10 years.
• <00:31:23.279> Republicans debt over the next 10 years.
• Republicans debt over the next 10 years.
• My friend, the budget chairman, he said before, Democrats have added to the debt.
• Added to the debt.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, September 19, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• One would be a debt class, one would be a capital gain class, and the third would be a self-directed
• One would be a debt uh subscribe to.
• The only true benefit we can give them is rapid reduction in debt.
• And since they don't own the home, debt.
• <00:47:13.599> their investor and part debt investor. their investor and part debt investor

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Debt or bonds has to go toward some sort of property tax relief.
• That's a catastrophic cut, falling even on the debt service.
• That's a catastrophic cut, falling even on the debt service.
• Now, it will allow them to pay off bonding and debt and all the things that they need to do.
• created the CRA guarantees that debt.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for fallen Oviedo Officer Jimmy Serrano-Torres, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Chief Joseph Tuminelli as law enforcement officer of the day. The chamber approved the journal and adopted the special order report, and the Speaker announced a schedule change canceling the floor on Monday and starting Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. The main business was CS for HB 7033, the House tax package, presented by Rep. Duggan. He described a broad set of tax changes, including the previously passed sales tax rate reduction from 6% to 5.25%, exemptions for certain bullion sales, changes to tourist development tax (TDT) use, property tax administration updates, affordable housing-related exemptions, repeal of the aviation fuel tax, delayed natural gas fuel tax implementation, corporate income tax changes, and other provisions. Debate focused heavily on the TDT section and the bill’s property tax relief structure. Amendments to preserve local flexibility or remove the TDT restrictions were offered and debated; one Duggan amendment was adopted to allow local governments to keep 25% of TDT revenues for general use while directing 75% to property tax relief, and another amendment requiring audit certification of compliance was also adopted. A combined reporting amendment offered by Rep. Eskamani to close corporate tax loopholes was debated at length but failed. On final passage, supporters argued the bill provides immediate, permanent tax relief and affordability help, while opponents said it diverts tourism dollars away from local needs and could harm tourism-dependent counties and services. CS for HB 7033 passed the House 78-29. The chamber then took up CS for CS for HB 1221 on local option taxes, which would give local governments more control over certain local taxes and, as presented, redirect TDT revenues toward property tax relief with some local flexibility. After questions and amendments, including a Miller amendment allowing 25% of TDT revenue for general purposes and another accountability amendment, the bill moved to final debate. Members split sharply: supporters framed it as immediate tax relief and local accountability, while opponents warned it would undermine tourism marketing, infrastructure, and county budgets. The transcript ends during closing debate on HB 1221, before final passage is recorded.

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• And so the ability for municipalities to apply for them, have some level of that debt forgiveness, and
• <00:28:08.960> level<00:28:09.200> of<00:28:09.360> that<00:28:09.600> debt
• have some level of that debt have some level of that debt forgiveness,<00:28:10.559> and<

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The USDA debt will be a major impediment to the ability to close a loan.
• The Finance Authority has the capacity under the Water Trust Board to forgive their outstanding debt
• The last part of it is we're taking steps to make these easier, and if the Water Trust Board's debt is
• now there's the capacity to potentially Unburden some of the smaller communities of their existing debt

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• expedited release and also why it's important to have the ability to pay off a CCN holder's federal debt
• Um, the, uh, uh, other, uh, item I want to touch on is the federal debt.
• That federal debt is a shield against this decertification.
• into, uh, out of the Fifth Circuit, and, um, the ability for a landowner to pay off or defea that debt

Bills: HB 937, HB 2078, HB 2080, HB 3322, HB 3350, HB 4212, HB 4630, HB 4896, HB 4951, HB 5348, HB 5675, SB 565, SB 971, SB 1662, SB 2124

Keywords: special districts, notice requirements, Water Code, government transparency, public meetings, meeting notice, transparency, public engagement, notice, elections, groundwater management, water conservation, joint planning, environmental impact, desired future conditions, groundwater, conservation district, environmental quality, regulatory review, water utility

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• expedited release and also why it's important to have the ability to pay off a CCN holder's federal debt
• The other item I want to touch on is the federal debt. Just real quickly, I've been in two cases.
• That federal debt is a shield against this decertification; that lawsuit ends up in federal court, and
• The ability for a landowner to pay off or defease that debt would be enormously important, and it would

Bills: HB937, HB2078, HB2080, HB3322, HB3350, HB4212, HB4630, HB4896, HB4951, HB5348, HB5675, SB565, SB971, SB1662, SB2124

Keywords: special districts, notice requirements, Water Code, government transparency, public meetings, meeting notice, transparency, public engagement, notice, elections, groundwater management, water conservation, joint planning, environmental impact, desired future conditions, groundwater, conservation district, environmental quality, regulatory review, water utility

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• TIRZs have to have the approval of their county elected officials to be able to release debt.
• From their elected bodies to be able to release debt.
• taxpayers by using financing instruments that don't necessarily raise the tax rate, but through increased debt
• So, Texas cities have nearly $150 billion... in debt, and while this cannot be attributed entirely to

Bills: SB317, SB1250, SB1520, SB1950, SB2298, SB2532, SB2539, SB2747, SB2925, SB2993

Keywords: monuments, memorials, public property, historical significance, civil penalties, local governance, project financing zone, municipal tax revenue, convention centers, multipurpose arenas, infrastructure development, hike and bike trails, outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship, Bicentennial Trail, Texas history, cultural heritage, unemployment benefits, eligibility, Texas Workforce Commission

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• substitute for committee substitute for Senate Bill 232, a bill to be entitled an act relating to debt
• Consumer Collection Practices Act to clarify that the prohibition on communication between a consumer debt
• substitute for committee substitute for Senate Bill 232, a bill to be entitled an act relating to debt
• To debt collection. Is there debate? Senator Rodriguez, you're recognized to close. Wave closed.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests and groups in the gallery, including students, business groups, and university basketball coaches. The chamber then moved through a long special order calendar, taking up a series of bills on trust law, school district reporting, debt collection, service of process, lodging and food service establishments, lien waivers, public records protections for Crime Stoppers personnel, foreign ownership/health care licensure issues, diabetes management in schools, platting, fentanyl testing, third-party reservation platforms, electronic landlord-tenant notices, leaving the scene of a crash, background screening for athletic coaches, surrendered infants, and affordable housing. Several bills were temporarily postponed, and multiple House companion bills were substituted where the measures were identical or had only drafting differences. Debate focused on a few measures. Senators questioned the trust code bill’s effect on out-of-state attorneys general; the school reporting bill was described as strengthening arrest and misconduct reporting for instructional personnel; and the service-of-process and lodging bills were presented as technical and consumer-protection fixes. The fentanyl testing bill drew emotional support from the sponsor and families affected by overdose deaths. The surrendered-infant bill prompted opposition over safety, anonymity, and the limited use of baby boxes, while supporters argued it could save lives. The affordable housing bill, updating the Live Local Act, was amended to adjust parking reductions and allow certain properties to use the administrative approval process, with additional limits and exclusions added. Most measures passed overwhelmingly, including the trust code bill, school reporting, debt collection, service of process, lien waivers, public records, foreign-country business interest restrictions, diabetes management in schools, platting, fentanyl testing, third-party reservation platforms, electronic landlord-tenant notices, leaving-the-scene restitution, athletic coach background screening, surrendered infants, and affordable housing. The day’s most divided vote was on the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, which drew extended debate over fluoride policy and other provisions; it passed 27-9. At the end of the session, the Senate agreed to immediately certify all bills passed that day to the House, recognized a Taiwan-related resolution for the journal, made additional announcements, and adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

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• in Minnesota, even today in Ways and Means Committee, you'll hear a lot of talk about the national debt
• Are they doing it to buy down the debt? No.
• Are they doing it to buy down the debt? No.
• Are they doing it to buy down the debt? No.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Our history is our future, and we are forever in debt to the greatness that comes with being a part of
• Our history is our future, and we are forever in debt to the greatness that comes with being a part of
• Our history is our future, and we are forever in debt to the greatness that comes with being a part of
• Our history is our future, and we are forever in debt to the greatness that comes with being a part of

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs met on February 13 and heard testimony on three measures before taking up decision-making. On SB 1410, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands supported the bill as a practical way to require counties to timely respond when DHHL seeks transfer of infrastructure or facilities, and the chair later recommended passage without amendment. The committee adopted that recommendation, with Senator Ihara excused. The committee then heard extensive testimony on SB 1549, which would help fund the Kahili Homestead community’s planned multi-service center and park improvements. DHHL supported the measure, and community witnesses described a 16-year planning process, prior grant and developer funding, completed phase-one park work, and the need for state bonding to complete phase two. Members asked about community engagement, fundraising, and whether the design included features such as a lāʻau garden, Hōlua mound, imu hall, craft pavilion, and space for Native Hawaiian games and lua practice. The chair recommended passage of SB 1549 unamended, and the committee adopted the recommendation. The committee also considered SB 903, described as a housekeeping bill to create a vehicle for continued funding of OHA after the current working group sunsets. The chair recommended passage with amendments incorporating the contents of proposed Senate Draft 1 and recommittal to the Hawaiian Affairs committee, and that recommendation was adopted. The meeting then shifted to a joint hearing with Transportation and Culture and the Arts on SB 614, relating to Hawaiian Independence Day, and SB 1051, relating to Hawaiian History Month. Testimony on SB 614 was largely supportive, emphasizing cultural recognition and education, though one witness from Hawaii Sovereignty Studies opposed it; the Office of Collective Bargaining said it did not yet know the cost. SB 1051 also drew support, with testimony stressing the importance of teaching the history of the overthrow and Hawaiian sovereignty. Both bills were advanced with amendments, including technical changes and effective dates, and both committees adopted the chair’s recommendations.

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• In looking at the treasurer's debt capacity report, specifically Appendix A, that lays out the current
• So what that account requires is that there is 100% of next year's reserves in there to cover debt service
• And so when you look at that Reserves in there to cover debt service.
• And so when you look at that schedule in the treasurer's debt capacity report, at the end of '26, there's
• For debt service, which is the current policy.

Bills: SB6, SB62, SB74, SB90, SB104, SB119, SB132, SB133, SB135, SB182, SB185, SB193, SB207, SB217, SB229, SB233, SB260, SB262, SB280, SB281, SB300, SB306, SB378, SB382, SB393, SB403, SB422, SB427, SB431, SB434, SB442, SB452, SB456, SB468, SB472, SB487, SB503, SB6

Keywords: cloud seeding, Nevada, water conservation, agriculture, Desert Research Institute, victim compensation, hate crimes, property remediation, criminal justice, vulnerable persons, elections, voter registration, mail ballots, candidate eligibility, cybersecurity, education funding, teacher grants, classroom supplies, instructional support, specialized personnel

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• If we get downgraded, number one, the pool of potential purchasers of our debt shrinks because people
• certain level below which a lot of entities cannot borrow. ...The second thing that happens is our debt
• costs go up, and the debt costs will eventually be paid by our customers.
• They'll pay less in debt cost than they would otherwise pay. ...to remember that even with relatively
• high debt costs, they're usually still in like the 4 to 5 percent range, where returns on equity are

Bills: HB106, HB144, HB145, HB252, HB1732, HB2221, HB2467, HB2468, HB2517, HB2518, HB2963, HB3016, HB3689, HB3960, HB4386, HB4490, HB4751, HB5247, HJR175, HB2213, HB106, HB144, HB145, HB252

Keywords: HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund, production safety, leasehold operations, electric utility, distribution poles, inspection

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• And when somebody doesn't pay their electric or gas bill, that tab becomes bad debt that's picked up
• No one wants to be hundreds or thousands of dollars in debt to the utilities they rely on to survive.
• It's hard to advocate for yourself when you're so far in debt that you can't see straight.
• be hundreds or thousands of<00:49:45.160> dollars<00:49:45.520> in<00:49:45.640> debt
• c><00:49:46.000> the<00:49:46.080> utilities<00:49:46.560> they of dollars in debt

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, we have 15 years to do our collections on these debts.
• <00:07:35.120> Uh our collections uh on these debts.
• Uh our collections uh on these debts.
• And that way it does not affect the state's debt ceiling or the CIP budget.
• the state's uh debt ceiling or the<00:29:47.679> CIP<00:29:48.440> budget.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• There's a section on debt, on the type of debt an entity holds.
• There's a section on debt, on the type of debt an entity holds.
• information on there's a um<00:25:03.880> section<00:25:04.240> on<00:25:04.600> debt
• on<00:25:05.600> the<00:25:05.760> type<00:25:05.960> of<00:25:06.120> debt
• um section on debt on the type of debt um section on debt on the type of debt an<00:25:06.960>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• which an individual must use the credit for repayment of eligible student loan debt.
• By October 1st, MHC has to adopt debt.
• It would have to be settled in the estate like any other debt that's owed to the estate.
• debt that's owed<01:42:07.119> to<01:42:07.280> the<01:42:07.440> estate.
• do to satisfy any other outstanding debt do to satisfy any other outstanding debt on<01:42:22.560

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Friday, March 20, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with 38 members present and a quorum, then began with an invocation and several ceremonial introductions. The chamber recognized pioneering women of the Maryland State Police for Women’s History Month, including the original six female graduates and other firsts in the department, and also introduced the day’s doctor and a student intern. The Senate agreed to journalize the remarks honoring the Maryland State Police guests. The body then took up several Finance Committee bills, adopting committee amendments and favorable reports without objection on Senate Bills 385, 387, 389, 753, 469, and 608, each of which was ordered printed for third reading. SB 385 concerns immunization, screening, and preventive-service recommendations and pharmacist administration; SB 387 restricts predatory pricing and use of personal data by food retailers and delivery services; SB 389 makes transit-oriented development changes; SB 753 addresses financial exploitation protections for seniors and vulnerable adults; SB 469 authorizes a Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund affordability program; and SB 608 requires coverage for pharmacogenomic testing. Senate Bill 626, dealing with birth certificate sex designation changes and related identification documents, was briefly set aside at the request of a senator seeking possible amendments, with the presiding officer agreeing to hold it until the next session. Senate Bill 739, a climate change, homeowners insurance, and emergency management study bill, was also introduced with one amendment and sparked debate over its scope and funding, including discussion of a $150,000 Strategic Energy Investment Fund allocation and whether the study would examine the General Assembly’s own climate policies. The transcript ends during that discussion, before any final action on SB 739.

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• <00:36:08.160> service after each year of the debt service after each year of the debt service
• <00:41:59.480> service debt service debt service uh<00:42:01.000> on<00:42:01.280> bonds
• And so the debt that's talked about in there is pretty much boilerplate language.
• And so the debt that's talked about in there is pretty much boilerplate language.
• And so the debt that's talked about in there is pretty much boilerplate language.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• For example, let’s just start with the national debt. What is it?
• Everybody knows that over $38 trillion in debt.
• So people are just having trouble climbing out of this debt.
• Um, I think climbing out of this debt.
• pay the debt. pay the debt. it<01:26:42.159> it<01:26:42.560> isn't<01:26:42.960><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We're using that to refinance debt to be in a position to raise additional payments.
• :54.839> a<00:42:55.040> position<00:42:55.480> to<00:42:55.680> raise debt
• to be in a position to raise debt to be in a position to raise additional<00:42:56.640> payments<
• So certainly securitization would be a lower cost of debt relative to the utility's cost of borrowing
• , so one possible structure could be to allow securitization for the debt portion of the investments

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures, beginning with SB 48 SD2 HD1 relating to combat sports. The Attorney General offered a technical comment on the bill’s effective date, and several testifiers from the combat sports community strongly supported the measure with amendments. They argued that boxing and MMA should be treated separately, that the current regulatory structure has made events too costly and reduced opportunities, and that more local oversight would help revive the sport and give youth a constructive outlet. Committee members questioned whether the bill’s medical staffing requirements would apply to boxing, MMA, or both, and whether the added requirements would increase costs and reduce access. The witness from the combat sports community said amateur boxing is already regulated through USA Boxing, that the DCCA should focus on professional boxing, and that for safety he would support two physicians and one ambulance for boxing and MMA events. The committee then took up SB 117 SD2 HD1 relating to transportation. The Department of Transportation and the Ulon Initiative testified in support, and the bicycling community was listed as supporting as well. Members focused on the bill’s rebate program for electric transportation devices, asking how successful it had been and whether removing the rebate would affect use. DOT said the program began in February 2023 and had issued about 500 rebates totaling roughly $166,000, aimed at helping people without vehicles access transportation options. The department explained that the bill would broaden access and increase the rebate amount, including additional assistance for low-income applicants. Finally, the committee heard SB 897 SD3 HD1 relating to energy and wildfire liability. The Division of Consumer Advocacy, the Public Utilities Commission, the Attorney General, Clearway Energy Group, Ulon Initiative, Kawai K, IBEW Local 1260, and Hawaiian Electric all testified in support, while the Hawaii Association for Justice was listed as opposed but not present. Supporters said the bill would help finance wildfire mitigation and infrastructure improvements through securitization, reduce wildfire risk, and address utility cost and credit concerns. Hawaiian Electric emphasized that the bill is forward-looking, would help protect customers from future wildfire-related cost increases, and requested amendments including a study on a future wildfire recovery fund. In questioning, members pressed Hawaiian Electric on the liability cap, asking whether it would have applied to the Maui wildfires and whether it would cover personal injury or wrongful death; the witness and company counsel clarified that the aggregate cap applies only to qualifying property damage, not personal injury or wrongful death, and said they would follow up on how the cap would calculate in a Maui-type event. Hawaiian Electric also said it would seek financing under the bill if enacted and updated members on settlement funding efforts, including raising the first $550 million in equity and divesting assets to help meet its obligations.