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• potential projects. ...could delay municipal projects, municipal services, and things of that nature
• The timeline of this bill, if we passed it in the next couple of weeks, whatever date that may be, is
• not effective until October 1st of... is not effective until October 1st of this year, and then the
• There is no delay time; we get licenses...
• There is no delay time; we get licenses in a matter of days, not weeks or months.

Bills: SB174, SB180, HB196, HB25, SB193, HB25

Keywords: business taxes, annual reports, Alabama Tax Tribunal, tax appeals, local government, media monitoring, government contracts, state agencies, local agencies, media regulations, transparency, juvenile detention, county management, legal procedures, juvenile justice, county commission, supervision, administration, emergency services, 911

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• What that is is it's not taking effect until another year. We feel... The Senate.
• It's changed the same, which is that it's not taking effect until another year.
• So it delayed the implementation for another year. Thank you, Senator Deere.
• I'm very grateful that Senator Deere delayed it by a year so we can take a look at it.
• During the appropriations process, a sunset date of July 1, 2028, was added.

Keywords: 964, all

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• PLEASE SILENCE YOUR ELECTRONIC DEVICES OR PLACE THEM ON SILENT OR TURN THEM OFF OR DO SOMETHING EFFECTIVELY
• ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY THROUGH HIGH QUALITY EFFECTIVE SERVICE FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES DELIVERED BY WORLD
• ON AVERAGE THEY ARE ALL OVER 20 YEARS BUT THEY ARE AVERAGING 40 YEARS OLD AND THERE IS NO COST EFFECTIVE
• TALK TO US PLEASE ABOUT THE DELAY OR THE TIME IT TAKES TO GET PEOPLE OUT OF DETENTION AND INTO PROGRAMS
• THAT IS THE DELAY IN PLACING THE CHILDREN. >> Chair: WHAT IS THE SITUATION ON THE NEW BEDS?

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• However, the temporary moratorium takes effect five days after the city posts notice.
• This prolonged delay is affecting local contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, service providers, and
• We often do not receive answers before a temporary moratorium or even the moratorium goes into effect
• When it was posted, as it turns out, the moratorium was put in place with no definitive end date for
• So effectively, it's nearly a starter-level home—not quite, but a little bit above.

Bills: SB32, SB464, SB996, SB1163, SB1173, SB1277, SB1452, SB1453, SB1548, SB1882, SB1883, SB2016, SB 32

Keywords: ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, SB 464, school buffer zone, tobacco retailer, vape shop, e-cigarette, vaping, nicotine, tobacco products, retail permit, comptroller, Class A misdemeanor, school proximity, youth access, public school, private school

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• We delayed it for several reasons.
• We delayed it for several reasons.
• We delayed it for several reasons.
• go into effect after 90 days.
• , they go into effect after 90 days.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Looks like it's just a change to the effective date. Any questions? All in favor say aye. Aye.
• <00:31:35.520> date.
• <00:31:36.960> All<00:31:37.120> in effective date. Any questions?
• All in effective date. Any questions? All in favor<00:31:37.440> say<00:31:37.720> I.
• So, it is in regard to the effective date, but it also creates a sunset of July 1st, 2033.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This will go through next Tuesday morning, the day after Easter Monday, and I will tell you the date
• THIS WILL GO THROUGH NEXT TUESDAY MORNING, THE DAY AFTER EASTER MONDAY, AND I WILL TELL YOU THE DATE
• SO, THERE IS -- I'M GOING TO SAY A GOOD TEN PROPOSALS THAT WE COULD SEE GOING INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY
• "Read the last section." >> Section 12, this act shall take effect immediately. >> Call the roll. >>
• TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY. >> CALL THE ROLL.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and then took up a Rules Committee report advancing several bills directly to third reading, including Senate Print 9630, an appropriations extender for government operations, and Senate Print 9631, an extender related to Part U1 of Chapter 61 of the Laws of 2023. The chamber then moved to the controversial calendar and debated the first extender, with Senator O’Mara questioning what the bill covered, how much funding it extended, and the status of budget negotiations. Senator Krueger said the extender covered about $1 billion for payroll and certain payments for agencies including Health, Law, OPWDD, and Veterans Services through April 7, and described the budget talks as still unresolved, with no announced follow-up Joint Budget Conference Committee meetings or table targets. She also discussed utility affordability proposals, including a three-year moratorium on A.I. and crypto data/storage facilities and support for green energy and low-income ratepayer relief. O’Mara argued the lack of urgency and absence of written proposals on climate and utility costs was concerning. Both extender bills were then passed, with the first receiving 59 ayes and the second passing 46-13 after debate over its two-year duration. The Senate then adopted the resolution calendar, excluding two items initially, and took up two resolutions. Resolution 1821, sponsored by Senator Ramos, recognized Farmworkers Day and highlighted the essential role of farmworkers, the history of organizing for farmworker rights, and concerns about immigrant workers facing fear and retaliation; Senator May added support, noting the importance of farm labor to dairy production and food supply and the impact of deportation fears on farms in her district. The resolution was adopted. Resolution 1823, sponsored by Senator Zellner, proclaimed March 20, 2026 as Behavior Analysis Day in New York, recognizing applied behavior analysis and its benefits for individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, education, healthcare, and other fields; it was also adopted. The chamber also welcomed a group of students from Queens visiting Albany, with Senator Comrie speaking about the importance of civics education and government engagement. After the introductions and acknowledgments, there was no further business, and the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, April 1, at 11:00 a.m.

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• That would increase payments by $108 in 2025-26 and an additional $186 in 2026-27, with a net GPR effect
• The effect of the bill on the general fund is $814 million.
• But the delay on this committee, I think, significantly impacted that.
• But since we're speaking about delay, we passed our budget last July, nine months... About delay.
• April 13th is the date on the letter.

Keywords: 970, all

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• remove wrongful filings ensures that victims can reclaim their businesses and identities without long delays
• And then you will see also on line 3.9 that the effective date is retroactive to July.
• That work was severely delayed by the spring.
• do work on land, and later in the fall of 2024, we were able to do some on-water work, but those delays
• males she shares about is Elijah Thomas Berryman, who's serving time until an Anticipated release date

Bills: HF1837, HF361, HF2725, HF2566, HF2744, HF1685, HF501, HF1889, HF1389

Keywords: state policy, employment, health insurance, fossil designation, public funds, community resources, Capitol Mall, grantmaking, community vitality, livability, funding, healthy aging, aging policy, older adults, seniors, elderly, gerontology, long-term care, assisted living, nursing homes

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• So that covers the entire absentee balloting period. this effectively is doing is requiring this effectively
• <00:04:20.680> within residence there are um uh dates within residence there are um uh dates
• tribal lands that exist that that date tribal lands that exist that that date so<00:18:37.919>
• So it's just taking into account that variation of the caucus dates.
• So it's just taking into account that variation of the caucus dates.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It can also escalate threats and impede an officer’s ability to effectively intervene.
• I do want to point out that the rules of evidence are still in effect for a deposition.
• The bill requires the OCA, as soon as practical after the bill's effective date, to adopt rules as necessary
• date more closely with impaneling of grand juries to avoid confusion.
• It would have a chilling effect, yeah. Yes, ma'am. Yeah, okay. That's all I have. Thank you.

Bills: HB75, HB108

Keywords: building standards, youth camps, floodplains, safety regulations, environmental policies, drainage utilities, flood management, land use regulation, county authority, drainage fees

Summary: The committee heard a series of criminal justice and public safety bills, with most measures focused on tougher penalties, victim protections, and procedural changes. Bills discussed included HB 75, requiring magistrates to make written findings when denying probable cause despite believing an arrestee committed an offense; HB 413, limiting pretrial detention so it cannot exceed the maximum jail term for the charged offense, with competency-related exceptions; HB 1422, expanding sexual assault survivor protections and increasing penalties for certain sexual offenses and voyeurism; HB 2073, increasing penalties for violating protective orders or bond conditions while armed; HB 2593, raising indecent assault penalties against elderly or disabled victims; HB 108, enhancing punishment when body armor is used during violent crimes; HB 3816, expanding cruelty-to-livestock offenses to include unlawful controlled-substance administration; HB 2854, requiring parole officers to notify hospitals or law enforcement when violent parolees visit hospital premises; HB 1871, increasing punishment for attempted capital murder of a peace officer and making such offenders ineligible for parole; HB 3463, clarifying notice methods in theft-of-service cases; HB 2348, allowing video-recorded depositions of elderly or disabled witnesses; HB 2594, expanding venue options for cybercrime and digital theft prosecutions; HB 2761, clarifying that children cannot be deemed to consent to prostitution-related offenses; HB 3185, authorizing administrative subpoenas in cybercrime investigations; HB 2017, increasing penalties for certain intoxication manslaughter cases involving undocumented immigrants with prior DWI convictions; HB 2306, making certain trafficking offenses ineligible for parole; HB 1607, allowing a rear-only license plate when a vehicle lacks a front bracket; HB 1828, creating a legislative leave pool for TDCJ correctional officers; and HB 3664, requiring prospective grand jurors to complete training and proposing additional changes to grand jury procedure in a future substitute. The committee also took up HB 3073, the Summer Willis Act, which would clarify consent in sexual assault law and address intoxication-related incapacity; the committee substitute narrowed the language to situations where the perpetrator knows the other person cannot consent because of intoxication or impairment, while removing withdrawal-of-consent and “reasonably should know” language from the House version. Several bills were laid out with committee substitutes adopted, including HB 3463, HB 2594, HB 3073, and HB 3073’s substitute, and most bills were left pending after no invited or public testimony or after hearing testimony. Public testimony was especially extensive on HB 3073, with survivors, advocates, and prosecutors supporting broader consent language, while some prosecutors said the substitute was an improvement but still favored the House version’s broader protections. HB 3664 drew significant opposition from district attorneys, who argued that mandatory transcription or recording of grand jury testimony would be costly, chill grand juror questioning, and complicate timely presentations; concerns were also raised about new-evidence requirements and grand jury shopping. No final votes were taken on the bills discussed in the transcript, and the committee recessed partway through to return to the floor before continuing its hearing.

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• we're using the most cost-effective we're using the most cost-effective biosimilar<02:07:44.800>
• So it will enforce some collaboration around that. negative a effect doesn't necessarily negative a effect
• sunset date for that type of thing.
• sunset date for that type of thing.
• or a sunset date for that type of thing.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee discussed House Bill 185, which would amend RSA 3109 to add timelines for OPLC’s complaint review and investigation process. Members reviewed the existing five-year limitation period for misconduct complaints and noted that the bill would add a 30-day deadline for the office to make a recommendation to the board and a 90-day deadline to complete investigations. Some members raised concerns that the new deadlines could conflict with the existing statute of limitations, create pressure to dismiss cases too quickly, and potentially undermine the separation between OPLC’s investigative role and the boards’ adjudicatory role established by House Bill 655. Nicholas Fry, OPLC general counsel, testified that the agency’s fiscal note originally assumed it would need roughly double its staff to meet the proposed deadlines, though a later amendment reduced that estimate somewhat. He said OPLC would still need additional personnel, including investigatory paralegals and a physician investigator for the Board of Medicine, to meet the timeframes. He also explained OPLC’s current complaint and hearing procedures, including new consumer-friendly correspondence, website guidance, and efforts by the enforcement division to improve transparency and communication with complainants and licensees. Bob Quinn of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors testified in support of the bill’s basic goal of speeding up intake and investigation, saying the 30-day intake/review period was reasonable and that the bill would not change OPLC’s role in that first step. He argued, however, that the investigation step is where delays occur, especially for lower-priority complaints, and that some cases have remained unresolved for years. Committee members also questioned how the added staffing costs would be paid, with discussion of whether they would come from license fees or the general fund. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• And so when I first started date.
• And went into effect on May 30, 1997.
• >> And went into effect on May 30 of 1997.
• UL funds three FTE staff members date.
• . that delays entry education altogether. that delays entry into<01:22:01.360> the<01:22:01.520

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Postsecondary Education opened its first meeting with roll call, member introductions, and introductions of numerous interns from Kentucky colleges and universities. The chair reviewed committee rules for the 2026 session, including witness oaths, sign-up procedures, limits on testimony, and the deadline for submitting committee substitutes and amendments. The committee then took up House Bill 96, sponsored by Chair Tipton, which would revise the membership and timing of the performance-based funding work group. Tipton said the bill would expand legislative participation from one House and one Senate member to five from each chamber, keep university and KCTCS presidents on the group, make the CPE president a nonvoting chair, and change the work group’s schedule from a fiscal year to a calendar year. He argued the changes would build institutional knowledge, allow university leaders to meet without creating quorum/open-meeting issues, and help the group develop recommendations for the next General Assembly. Members raised concerns about politicization and the even-numbered membership, while Tipton said he wanted consensus rather than a tied vote. The committee approved HB 96 on a roll call vote, with most members voting yes and Representative Willner voting no but saying she might change her vote later on the House floor. The committee also heard House Bill 94 for discussion only, so no vote was taken. Representative Vanessa Gracel and CPE counsel Travis Pal described the bill as a transfer-pathways measure aimed at making two-year-to-four-year and four-year-to-four-year transfers more seamless in high-demand programs. They said the proposal would require CPE, public universities, and KCTCS to collaborate on statewide transfer pathways based on student and workforce demand, with institutions able to opt in or out of specific pathways but required to disclose nontransferable courses for transparency. Gracel argued the bill would reduce credit loss, lower time and cost to degree, improve completion rates, and help students and families understand transfer options; she also criticized some universities for not engaging in the process. No action was taken on HB 94 at this meeting.

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• beyond the anniversary date.
• beyond the anniversary date.
• Homeowners and small businesses cannot afford delays after a disaster.
• Programs so Congress can better evaluate their effectiveness.
• And my... ...responsibly, and effectively, and my bill ensures just that.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• . expansion can result in unfavorable outcomes and may potentially create adverse effects.
• This is LFC Research dating back all the way to 2013, and so...
• That was delayed, and so those funds also were reverted.
• We were supposed to go to Taos last night, and we got delayed. I was in Clovis.
• And we also, within the eligibility criteria, had a minimum of 10 funded to date.

Keywords: 996, all

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• and is served effectively.
• And I do want to point out that the rule. of evidence are still in effect for a deposition.
• Delays can hinder prosecution and the investigation of these cases.
• The bill requires the Office of Court Administration, as soon as practicable after the effective date
• Five, to align the effective date to be more closely aligned with the impaneling of grand juries to avoid

Bills: HB75, HB108

Keywords: building standards, youth camps, floodplains, safety regulations, environmental policies, drainage utilities, flood management, land use regulation, county authority, drainage fees, 1185, senate, all

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• So the reassignment could cause some delay.
• That is almost a guaranteed delay of 4 to 6 months.
• Um, each and every one of these delays adds to the trauma that our children are experiencing.
• Needs to effectively oversee state health programs.
• They've proven to be cost-effective ways to improve care and outcomes.

Bills: HB 26, HB 140, HB 141, HB 142, HB 215

Keywords: Medicaid, nutrition support, maternal health, chronic conditions, pilot program, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, child abuse investigations, child neglect, child exploitation, advisory committee, Family and Protective Services Council, council abolition, foster care, due process, investigative procedures, child welfare, parental rights, family preservation services

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• And so we actually expect this project and this investment on I-75 to reduce travel delays, but over
• I'm anticipating reduced travel delays of up to 85% now to close it out.
• I understand there's going to be significant delays around Robinson Street near downtown delays, I think
• And again, I'm not sure what the data elements are, but name date of birth may be where you were born
• We know how detrimental the effects of negative media coverage on our state can be.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I'll start with AB 1697, which will delay the implementation of recently enacted AB 692 by one year.
• This delayed implementation will result in cost savings to the courts to the extent that any civil actions
• To avoid these delays, the High-Speed Rail Authority must secure financing.
• What he noted is there were significant delays.
• Great, those are deemed approved on suspense, okay to be discussed at another date.

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on April 22, 2026, with a quorum present and first took up a large consent calendar. It moved a set of bills to the Assembly Floor consent calendar by unanimous vote, including AB 1773, 1785, 1828, 1873, 1918, 2001, 2085, 2173, 2412, 2536, 2644, and 2781, and separately approved another group of unanimous bills not eligible for floor consent, including AB 1544, 1555, 1614, 1621, 1637, 1704, 1816, 1933, 2529, 2559, 2663, and 2731. The committee then heard several individual bills, with each author describing the measure and witnesses generally testifying in support; no organized opposition was recorded on the bills discussed. Among the measures heard, AB 2393 would create fixed statutory damages for certain false imprisonment and arrest claims, while exempting peace officers, custodial officers, and public entities. AB 1697 would delay implementation of a recently enacted prohibition on employment contracts that require workers to repay employer debts if they leave a job, and AB 2534 would extend Domestic Violence Prevention Act restraining order protections to attempted forced marriages and survivors of forced marriages. AB 1608 would strengthen the High-Speed Rail Inspector General’s office by adding staffing and contracting authority, requiring public reports, and allowing limited temporary confidentiality for sensitive information; the bill drew questions from members about transparency and whether information could be withheld, but the author and Inspector General said the measure would increase accountability and only allow narrow, time-limited confidentiality. The committee also approved AB 1916, which would allow American Sign Language interpreters to participate in the same collective bargaining process as other certified court interpreters, and AB 1803, which would require anti-hate speech training as part of workplace harassment prevention training for employers with five or more employees. AB 1821 would change Public Records Act response timelines from calendar days to business days, with local government sponsors arguing it would better reflect actual processing time for broad and complex requests without reducing access. AB 1919 would establish election procedures to let voters decide the future of Santa Cruz Metro service funding after a one-time grant expires. Each of these bills was moved forward on due pass votes, with some members not voting on certain measures. The committee then approved a long suspense file, and the remaining suspense bills were deemed approved without further discussion.

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• date.
• increased exemption upon the effective date in this joint resolution.
• date.
• date.
• date.

Summary: The Senate took up Committee Substitute for Senate Joint Resolution 2F, a proposed constitutional amendment to expand homestead property tax relief, lower the assessment cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%, and limit county and municipal ad valorem tax revenues to specified uses. Senator Avila presented the measure as a major property tax reform intended to provide relief to homeowners and restrain local government spending, while opponents argued it would shift costs to fees, services, and state appropriations and could harm local budgets, public safety, schools, and other services. Several senators also raised concerns about the ballot language and the lack of a completed fiscal analysis. The chamber considered and rejected multiple amendments. Senator Sharif’s income-based “circuit breaker” amendment failed, as did Senator Smith’s sunset clause amendment and Senator Berman’s amendment to rewrite the ballot statement for greater accuracy. During questioning, Avila said the revised language was meant to preserve flexibility for local governments and that future legislatures could set implementing procedures and, if necessary, prohibit certain local expenditures by general law. He also confirmed that the proposal would not affect refinancing or portability, and said the measure would not prevent local governments from continuing to fund many services such as libraries, parks, animal control, code enforcement, mosquito control, public housing, county health departments, and elections. Debate on final passage was extensive. Supporters described the proposal as overdue relief for homeowners and a way to force local governments to prioritize spending, while critics called it a risky tax shift that could reduce local revenue by billions and force cuts or higher fees. Some senators emphasized concerns about public safety funding, mental health and social services, and the accuracy of the ballot summary; others argued the measure would give voters a chance to decide on property tax reform. After debate, the resolution was rolled over for third reading and the Senate continued discussion, but the transcript provided does not include a final vote on the joint resolution.