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• removal from office of certain elected officials of this state or poli of this state or political subdivisions
• Education, state agencies and political subdivisions to reduce their electric energy consumption by at
• bill, but it's a very important bill because what it does is it makes sure that the political subdivisions

Bills: HB 1951, HB 2715, HB 3092, HB 3237, HB 3278, HB 3511, HB 3592, HB 3675, HB 3778, HB 3782, HB 3826, HB 3970, HB 4016, HB 4049, HB 4341, HB 4344, HB 4406, HB 4427

Keywords: collective bargaining, public works, government contracts, labor agreements, state funding, removal from office, political subdivisions, local government, judicial proceedings, administrative judicial region, electric transmission, public convenience, landowner consent, utility regulation, energy infrastructure, energy consumption, higher education, governmental entities, sustainability, electricity reduction

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• legislature shall have no power to authorize. any county, city, town or other political corporation or subdivision
• company installing the home power system. that is either employed by the city or another political subdivision
• amended to state before the 30th day after the date a residential watering restriction described by subdivision

Bills: SB264, SB542, SB924, SB1008, SB1029, SB1036, SB1057, SB1058, SB1185, SB1202, SB1358, SB1364, SB1376, SB1569, SB1664, SB1697, SJR50

Keywords: SB 264, Texas Workers' Compensation Act, group self-insurance, self-insured groups, workers' compensation, Texas Department of Insurance, commissioner of insurance, certificate of approval, guaranty fund, trust fund, wind down, dissolution, labor code, insurance regulation, employer coverage, risk pool, business and commerce, trade workforce economic development, property owners' association, water conservation

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• important point where, you know, if values are going up at any time, at any time. a local political subdivision
• Bill 871 by Birdwill, ruling the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions
• Senate Bill 971 by Sparks. relating to the definition of a rural political subdivision for purposes of

Bills: SJR2, SB4, SJR36, SJR2, SB4, SJR1, SJR5, SB9, SB40, SJR2, SB4, SR98, SJR40, SJR41, SJR42, SJR43, SJR44, SJR45, SJR46, SJR47, SCR13, SB6, SB13, SB21, SB826, SB827, SB828, SB829, SB830, SB831, SB832, SB833, SB834, SB835, SB836, SB837, SB838, SB839, SB840, SB841, SB842, SB843, SB844, SB845, SB846, SB847, SB848, SB849, SB850, SB851, SB853, SB854, SB855, SB856, SB857, SB858, SB859, SB860, SB861, SB862, SB863, SB864, SB865, SB866, SB867, SB868, SB869, SB870, SB871, SB872, SB873, SB874, SB875, SB876, SB877, SB878, SB879, SB880, SB881, SB882, SB883, SB884, SB885, SB886, SB887, SB888, SB889, SB890, SB891, SB892, SB893, SB894, SB895, SB896, SB897, SB898, SB899, SB900, SB901, SB902, SB903, SB904, SB905, SB906, SB907, SB908, SB909, SB910, SB911, SB912, SB913, SB914, SB915, SB916, SB917, SB918, SB919, SB920, SB921, SB922, SB923, SB924, SB925, SB926, SB927, SB928, SB929, SB930, SB931, SB932, SB933, SB934, SB935, SB936, SB937, SB938, SB939, SB940, SB941, SB942, SB943, SB944, SB945, SB946, SB947, SB948, SB949, SB950, SB951, SB952, SB953, SB954, SB955, SB956, SB957, SB958, SB959, SB960, SB961, SB962, SB963, SB964, SB965, SB966, SB967, SB968, SB969, SB970, SB971, SB972, SB973, SB974, SB975, SB976, SB977, SB978, SB979, SB980, SB981, SB982, SB983, SB984, SB985, SB986, SB987, SB988, SB989, SB990, SB991, SB992, SB993, SB994, SB995, SB996, SB997, SB998, SB999, SB1000, SJR40, SJR41, SJR42, SJR43, SJR44, SJR45, SJR46, SJR47, SCR13, SB6, SB13, SB21, SB826, SB827, SB828, SB829, SB830, SB831, SB832, SB833, SB834, SB835, SB836, SB837, SB838, SB839, SB840, SB841, SB842, SB843, SB844, SB845, SB846, SB847, SB848, SB849, SB850, SB851, SB853, SB854, SB855, SB856, SB857, SB858, SB859, SB860, SB861, SB862, SB863, SB864, SB865, SB866, SB867, SB868, SB869, SB870, SB871, SB872, SB873, SB874, SB875, SB876, SB877, SB878, SB879, SB880, SB881, SB882, SB883, SB884, SB885, SB886, SB887, SB888, SB889, SB890, SB891, SB892, SB893, SB894, SB895, SB896, SB897, SB898, SB899, SB900, SB901, SB902, SB903, SB904, SB905, SB906, SB907, SB908, SB909, SB910, SB911, SB912, SB913, SB914, SB915, SB916, SB917, SB918, SB919, SB920, SB921, SB922, SB923, SB924, SB925, SB926, SB927, SB928, SB929, SB930, SB931, SB932, SB933, SB934, SB935, SB936, SB937, SB938, SB939, SB940, SB941, SB942, SB943, SB944, SB945, SB946, SB947, SB948, SB949, SB950, SB951, SB952, SB953, SB954, SB955, SB956, SB957, SB958, SB959, SB960, SB961, SB962, SB963, SB964, SB965, SB966, SB967, SB968, SB969, SB970, SB971, SB972, SB973, SB974, SB975, SB976, SB977, SB978, SB979, SB980, SB981, SB982, SB983, SB984, SB985, SB986, SB987, SB988, SB989, SB990, SB991, SB992, SB993, SB994, SB995, SB996, SB997, SB998, SB999, SB1000

Keywords: SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means

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• It's one big subdivision, um, or section.
• exists in any other place as government data, but it just says the information submitted under subdivision
• says the information<00:39:06.680> submitted<00:39:07.320> under<00:39:07.560> subdivision
• information submitted under subdivision information submitted under subdivision two.<00:39:08.560

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• provisions of this chapter shall be applicable and uniform throughout this state and in all political subdivisions
• Counties and cities are political subdivisions of the state, not sovereign nations.
• Counties and cities are political<00:25:28.880> subdivisions<00:25:29.520> of<00:25:29.679
• > the<00:25:29.840> state,<00:25:30.400> not political subdivisions of the state
• , not political subdivisions of the state, not they<00:25:30.880> are<00:25:31.039> not

Bills: HF3351

Keywords: firearms, guns, gun control, gun safety, local control, home rule, preemption, municipal regulation, county regulation, city ordinances, zoning, firearm dealers, gun dealers, ammunition, carry permits, permit to carry, pistols, Saturday night special, metal-penetrating bullets, public safety

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• Currently, Minnesota Statutes 124D.81, subdivision 2B, requires that the American Indian programs receive
• But I am here with concerns about Minnesota Statutes 124D.81, subdivision 2B, which is the American Indian
• :34.719> statute about Minnesota statute about Minnesota statute 124D81<01:15:37.600> subdivision
• > 2B,<01:15:39.600> which<01:15:39.840> is<01:15:40.000> the 124D81 subdivision
• 2B, which is the 124D81 subdivision 2B, which is the American<01:15:41.199> Indian<01:15:41.600

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Section three, starting on page two, line 13, amends the subdivision relating to grants to schools in
• Section three, starting on page two, line 13, amends the subdivision relating to grants to schools in
• ><01:05:44.119> 13<01:05:45.119> amends<01:05:45.559> the<01:05:45.720> subdivision
• page two line 13 amends the subdivision page two line 13 amends the subdivision relating<01:05:46.720

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• 2014, the homestead property-specific interest rates were changed when Minnesota Statutes 279.37, subdivision
• Minnesota were changed excuse me when Minnesota statutes statutes statutes 27937<00:32:44.200> subdivision
• > 2B<00:32:45.120> was<00:32:45.600> rised<00:32:46.600> this 27937 subdivision
• 2B was rised this 27937 subdivision 2B was rised this revision<00:32:47.279> removed<00:32:47.679
• rates were changed when Minnesota<00:33:12.440> statute Minnesota Statutes, section 279.03, subdivision

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Then finally, we deal with 16B.98, subdivision 14, which is a statutory provision that provides agencies
• then finally we deal with um uh<00:27:59.440> 16<00:27:59.880> b98<00:28:00.880> subdivision
• > 14<00:28:02.600> which<00:28:02.720> is<00:28:02.840> a uh 16 b98 subdivision
• 14 which is a uh 16 b98 subdivision 14 which is a statute<00:28:03.760> statutory<00:28:04.480
• If I'm going in the wrong direction, stop me. 16B.98, subdivision 4, was a new law that was enacted as

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Finance Committee met for its first 2025 meeting, with co-chairs Senator Marty and Senator Pratt opening the session and members and staff introducing themselves. No bills were heard; the meeting was focused on orientation and on reviewing the committee’s budget rules for the new biennium. Committee members and staff from both caucuses, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB), and legislative fiscal offices were introduced before the presentation began. MMB fiscal staff Brian D. and committee fiscal staff explained that budget rules are a nonbinding agreement between MMB and House and Senate fiscal staff that guides how fiscal proposals are tracked and understood. They reviewed the history of the rules, noting that the current document reflects the most substantial update since the rules were first adopted in the early 2000s, and that the 2025 version was reorganized into eight sections after extensive interim work by House, Senate, and MMB staff. The presenters emphasized that the rules are updated annually, are intended to promote consistent fiscal tracking and transparent communication, and are used as guidance for budget bills rather than as law. The presentation highlighted several substantive rule areas: general tracking rules and comparison points for budget documents; appropriation drafting guidance; treatment of transfers, revenues, and inflation; planning estimates and “budget tails”; and rules for extending, canceling, or reappropriating existing appropriations. Staff also described new or revised provisions, including guidance on understanding current-law changes, using Department of Revenue estimates for tax revenue, and treating inflation in the forecast as a general pressure estimate rather than appropriated dollars. The committee was asked to review the updated rules, but no vote or formal action was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• in certain ways, to make payments in certain ways, to assign some parts of it to its political subdivisions
• :37:25.680> and<04:37:26.000> its<04:37:26.240> political<04:37:26.799> subdivision
• itself and its political subdivision itself and its political subdivision um<04:37:29.680> really
• <04:37:52.959> And political subdivisions and so on.
• And political subdivisions and so on.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• > in<01:20:35.440> the<01:20:35.560> original<01:20:35.920> bill of uh subdivision
• 4 in the original bill of uh subdivision 4 in the original bill which<01:20:36.320> would<01:
• have direct access to this data with have direct access to this data with that<01:21:02.440> subdivision
• that subdivision that subdivision removed<01:21:05.120> we're<01:21:05.360> really
• This statute, 609.11, subdivision 2, is important for victim services in Minnesota, not only for the

Bills: HF1082, HF1042, HF1295, HF1686, HF1998, HF1775, HF1163

Keywords: public safety, law enforcement, mental health, domestic violence, appropriations, criminal justice, Minnesota corrections, victim services, task force, personal safety, Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, criminal sexual conduct, sexual assault, peace officers, law enforcement oversight, Minnesota National Guard, U.S. armed forces, military installation, armory, air base

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• must adjust the capitation rate paid to reflect the removal of the subdivision.
• Senator Lindsey Port was recognized. subdivision the commissioner must adjust subdivision the commissioner
• <00:38:38.880> removal<00:38:39.319> of<00:38:39.480> the<00:38:39.599> subdivision
• <00:38:40.480> so<00:38:41.000> I the removal of the subdivision so I the removal of
• the subdivision so I believe<00:38:41.520> that<00:38:41.800> it<00:38:41.920> is

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• two starting on the bill is subdivision two starting on page<00:54:53.280> two,<00:54:53.680>
• Also, on the third page, on line 310, we don't make a specific reference to subdivision 2, the family
• Perhaps put subdivision 2's title into that spot and remove the non-medical release request.
• Subdivision 2, the family caregiver release, is broadly spoken of as a non-medical release.
• Perhaps put subdivision 2's title into that spot and remove the non-medical release request.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The language under subdivision 2 requires the PUC to find that all those things are true.
• 2 uh to justify the replace subdivision 2 uh to justify the replace uh<02:00:24.239> to<02:00
• > 2 The language under subdivision 2 The language under subdivision 2 requires<02:00:30.320>
• And so what this does, this amendment does, it says that no person, agency, political subdivision, or
• <03:21:01.279> or person, agency, political subdivision or person, agency, political subdivision

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• institutions of higher education, school districts, municipal utility districts, and other political subdivisions

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• So I know one section was subdivision C3 of Section 1367.25.
• Subdivision C3 of Section 1367.25, where it talks about establishing and maintaining a policy to provide
• Additionally, when you look at subdivision C5 of that same section, it says establish and maintain a
• Additionally, when you look at subdivision C5 of that same section, it says establish and maintain a

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Schlegel, to establish a study committee to study the issue of oversized vehicle permits by political subdivisions
• becomes House Bill 1255, amending Title IX relative to zoning restrictions, building restrictions, subdivision
• becomes House Bill 1255, amending Title IX relative to zoning restrictions, building restrictions, subdivision
• becomes House Bill 1255, amending Title IX relative to zoning restrictions, building restrictions, subdivision

Bills: HR244, HR245, HR246, HR247, HR248, HR249, HR250, HR251, HCR101, HCR102, HR223, HR224, HR225, HR226, HR227, HR229, HR230, HR231, HR232, HR234, HR235, HR236, HR237, HR238, HR239, HR240, HR241, HR242, HR243, HCR94, HCR95, HCR96, HCR97, HCR98, HCR99, HCR100, SCR31, SCR33, SCR35, SCR37, SCR56, SCR57, SB171, SB251, SB252, SB353, SB367, SB433, SB461, HR170, HR191, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR217, HCR11, HCR53, HCR60, HCR66, HCR68, HB66, HB153, HB165, HB326, HB387, HB454, HB455, HB484, HB513, HB603, HB660, HB719, HB762, HB766, HB793, HB802, HB816, HB833, HB940, HB947, HB950, HB975, HB1028, HB1039, HB1051, HB1053, HB1080, HB1201, HB1215, HB1228, HB1251, HB1252, SCR2, SB26, SB28, SB29, SB30, SB41, SB44, SB64, SB84, SB87, SB93, SB98, SB107, SB118, SB142, SB192, SB195, SB199, SB219, SB222, SB234, SB241, SB255, SB275, SB277, SB292, SB294, SB306, SB314, SB482, SB233, SB326, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, HCR72, HR37, HCR64, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB258, HB633, HB801, HB89, HB341, HB451, HB456, HB579, HB595, HB621, HB818, HB841, HB1064, HB1101, HB1191, SB47, SB82, SB106, SB206, SB210, SB248, SB305, SB376, SB397, SB441, SB2, SB19, SB24, SB50, SB70, SB96, SB101, SB103, SB104, SB114, SB122, SB159, SB160, SB173, SB180, SB182, SB260, SB412, SB418, SB424, SB442, SB460, SB476, SB1, SB23, SB32, SB42, SB43, SB46, SB51, SB110, SB113, SB150, SB154, SB161, SB218, SB220, SB221, SB253, SB289, SB310, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB502, HCR32, HB955, HB284, HB617, HB730, HB926, HB1125, HB1194, HB1203, HB798, HB998, HB1084, HB1223, HB646, HB824, HB901, HB79, HR20, HR74, HB59, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB911, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1234, HB1240, SB89, SB68, SB149

Keywords: disclosure, local law, public notice, legislative transparency, Artists at the Capitol Day, art education, Louisiana Art Education Association, recognition, community engagement, House Resolution 247, HR247, Laura Lewis, birthday commendation, 104th birthday, centenarian, longevity, St. James Parish, Louisiana House of Representatives, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, ceremonial resolution

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• Currently under Minnesota statute 121A.038, subdivision 7, this really builds on what we already have
• under you know Minnesota statute<00:04:34.880> 121A.038 statute 121A.038 statute 121A.038 subdivision
• 38.080> This<00:04:38.320> really<00:04:38.560> builds<00:04:38.880> on subdivision
• This really builds on subdivision 7.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 3764, as amended by the DE1 amendment, which would allow school districts and charter schools to create local anonymous threat reporting systems. Representative Nadeau described the bill as an optional framework that would support 24/7 anonymous tips through an app, hotline, or website, use trained crisis counselors and school-based teams, coordinate with 911 and law enforcement when needed, require public awareness efforts and student training, and direct districts to report usage data to the Department of Education. The chair adopted the DE1 amendment, and the bill was moved before the committee with the intent to place it on the general register. Testimony was largely supportive. Chris Linquist of St. Francis Area Schools said his district has used the Sandy Hook Promise reporting system since 2023-24 and credited it with helping identify bullying, mental health crises, and other safety concerns outside school hours. Alexandra Fitz Simmons of Children’s Defense Fund Minnesota said anonymous reporting systems are an important prevention tool because students are often the first to see warning signs before violence occurs. Representative Lawrence also praised the bill for being encouraged rather than mandated and emphasized local control. Rick Kaufman, speaking for several school organizations, supported the concept but said the bill still lacked clear standards for how tips are evaluated and shared with school officials, and he urged stronger coordination and funding for staffing and training. Joe Oonie of the Department of Education said the department supports anonymous reporting systems but raised concerns about the costs of building data collection and reporting infrastructure, FERPA safeguards, and the need for resources to implement the bill effectively. Chair Bennett pushed back on the funding objection, arguing the department should be able to handle the reporting within existing resources, and Representative Roach later asked whether the department had higher-priority uses for its carryover funds. No final vote on the bill itself was taken in the portion provided, beyond adoption of the DE1 amendment.

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• maintained by the courts of this state or any law enforcement agency of this state or its political subdivisions
• intent was to create a separate offense and basically bake that all into the same subsection or subdivision
• decided to avoid any issue with notice requirements, move it all up, create the new offense that's in subdivision
• in the initial bill was moved forward and created the new offense that you have up at the top in subdivision

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from the previous meeting, then took up House Bill 4852, a strike-and-insert bill revising West Virginia’s food additive restrictions. Counsel explained that the bill keeps the existing list of additives, adds exceptions for dietary supplements, alcoholic liquor, non-intoxicating beer, pre-existing inventory, and small-volume sellers, and is intended to address a federal court injunction by clarifying the law. Testimony was split: the National Confectioners Association opposed the bill and urged deference to FDA action and federal uniformity, while the Environmental Working Group supported it as a clarification that preserves the state’s 2024 law and public-health goals. Members debated whether West Virginia should wait for FDA action, whether the state was overreaching, and which industries would be affected, including soda, confectionery, and popsicle manufacturers. Several amendments were offered—one to make the ban contingent on FDA findings, one to sunset the law when federal rules are adopted, and others to exempt soda, pepperoni rolls, popsicles, and snack foods—but those industry-specific or FDA-trigger amendments failed except for the soda, popsicle, and related carve-outs that were adopted. The committee then adopted the strike-and-insert amendment and reported HB 4852 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it pass. The committee next considered House Bill 5484, which creates felony offenses for interfering with a person’s right to medical treatment or forensic care related to a sexual offense, or for forcing or coercing a victim of a sexual offense resulting in pregnancy to have an illegal abortion, with a conspiracy provision and five-to-15-year penalties. Members raised concerns that the conspiracy language could be read to implicate the victim herself; the bill sponsor said that was not the intent and explained the bill was aimed at traffickers and abusers who keep victims from medical care. An amendment was adopted clarifying that nothing in the subsection imposes criminal liability on the victim of the sexual offense. The committee then adopted the strike-and-insert amendment, reported HB 5484 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it pass, and adopted a title amendment. Finally, the committee began House Bill 4468, which narrows confidentiality rules for criminal complaints involving sexual offenses, human trafficking, and related crimes by requiring redaction of victims’ names and addresses, allowing waiver in writing, and permitting disclosure to other governmental entities under confidentiality rules. It also allows victims to request redaction of their addresses from appellate decisions after July 1, 2026, and directs the Supreme Court to promulgate implementing rules. Early discussion focused on whether the bill simplifies access to records and whether it represents a rollback of victim protections, but no final action on HB 4468 was reached in the portion provided.