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• This proposal would strengthen the rainy day fund. That strong years don't last forever.
• It's just not a particularly exciting proposal for what we really need for a reserve.
• I am wondering about the proposal, especially in this moment, because we're going to.
• I am wondering about the proposal, especially in this moment, because we're going to.
• This proposal, besides doing what Gann wanted to do, This proposal, besides doing what Gann wanted to

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• The other thing, I guess the other part of this proposal that is a little bit.
• The reason why I think that's important is we are proposing an oil and gas-based solution for oil and
• been very deliberate about curating this proposal so that it has that impact.
• Will that happen under the proposal in your bill that you're putting forward? Yes.
• These would be absolutely untouched by this proposal.

Bills: HB188, HB265, HJR35, HJR47, SB1901, HB188, HB265, HJR35

Keywords: Texas STRONG defense fund, severance tax revenue, oil and gas revenue, constitutional transfers, rainy day fund, economic stabilization fund, state highway fund, oil and gas production, qualifying county, county grants, water infrastructure, first responders, public safety, DPS staffing, commercial motor vehicle safety, gang violence prevention, human trafficking prevention, economic development, TxDOT grants, school districts

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• Senator Avila, you are recognized to explain the proposed bill. Thank you. Thank you, Mr.
• The proposed bill contains the following provisions.
• Are there questions on the proposed bill? Senator Bernard, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr.
• The inclusion of a sales tax holiday for... ...about what this proposal prioritizes.
• In my opinion, this proposed holiday does not exist to encourage hunting.

Summary: The Finance and Tax Committee considered several tax-related measures. SB 674, allowing county property appraisers to budget for and pay hiring or retention bonuses with Department of Revenue approval, was supported by property appraisers and reported favorably. C.S. for SJR 318, as amended, would create a tangible personal property exemption for agricultural land used in agricultural production or agritourism; the amendment clarified the property’s location and allowed the Legislature to define conditions, and the resolution was reported favorably with support from Farm Bureau and the Florida Chamber. The committee also advanced C.S. for SB 1664, as amended, which requires locally approved discretionary taxes to be reauthorized by voters when they expire and sets rules for taxes tied to revenue bonds. Local government and tourism-related groups raised concerns about impacts on tourist development taxes, beach funding, transportation surtaxes, and long-term planning, while supporters argued voters should periodically reaffirm taxes; the bill was reported favorably. C.S. for SJR 1510 and its implementing bill, SB 1512, were both amended to sharply narrow a proposed long-term lease property tax exemption to one qualifying property and to single-family homes, mobile homes, and condominiums; counties and cities opposed the measures as tax shifts, but both were reported favorably. The committee then took up SPB 7034, the Senate tax package, which includes permanent sales tax exemptions for certain clothing and bullion, multiple tax holidays, a temporary motor vehicle fee reduction, a property tax study, corporate and insurance tax credit changes, a communications services tax freeze, and other tax provisions, with staff estimating $2.1 billion in total revenue reduction. Testimony included support for studying property taxes and strong opposition to the firearm and ammunition tax holiday from students and advocacy groups, who argued it was unsafe and inappropriate; others urged adding combined reporting or removing tourist development tax changes. After debate, the committee reported the package favorably and also approved a motion to submit it as a committee bill. The meeting ended after Senator Bernard recorded an affirmative vote on tab 5 and the committee adjourned.

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• Additionally, the bill proposes additional changes or new changes to the sanctions for damages, including
• This proposal clarifies how data gathered from companies for a specific project or research purposes
• Next, the proposals enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of investigations by establishing clear
• Finally, I'll just note the one non-OIG proposal in the bill, which is Section One.
• This proposal adds a court report to review at 90 days prior to turning 18 to inform the court of the

Bills: HF2354, HF1672, HF2389, HF2870, HF2743, HF1918, HF2551, HF1671

Keywords: medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, medical cannabis, medical marijuana, cannabis, cannabinoids, hemp, marijuana registry, patient registry, visiting patient, Tribal cannabis, Tribal medical cannabis program, Tribal sovereignty, Office of Cannabis Management, designated caregiver, home cultivation, adult-use cannabis

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• The next page goes over the efficiency changes proposals for House Bill 2 that the board proposed at
• But that is a proposal.
• <01:24:12.480> for 26 has been proposed for 26 has been proposed for 29,53<01:24:15.360>
• Um, that's what was proposed.
• So, I don't know how many have been... 2 proposed language is that uh if 2 proposed language is that

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We'll be able, through what's proposed in House 1, to continue with three.
• And so this year, what was proposed is $3.8 million.
• cut—what's based on what kind of data did you use to propose these cuts?
• We would be continuing to operate three of the IRTPs, and if the proposal goes forward as it was proposed
• What are we losing to that program this year and with this proposal?”

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard budget testimony from Department of Mental Health Commissioner Brooke Doyle, who said DMH serves about 29,000 people and is facing rising demand, higher operating costs, and uncertainty about federal funding. She explained that the FY26 budget prioritizes fully funding the state-operated inpatient system, which is at 100% occupancy and often serves people transferred from Bridgewater State Hospital, while making reductions in other areas to balance the budget. Those reductions include a 50% cut to case managers, a pause on closing the Pocasset unit pending a working group on Cape access, and changes to youth and contracted services such as right-sizing IRTP and CIRT, reducing Youth PACT from seven teams to three, scaling back flex and jail diversion grants as ARPA funds wind down, and preserving the behavioral health helpline and community-based crisis services. Members from Western Massachusetts and the Cape raised concerns about access, staffing, and the impact of cuts, and Doyle said the department would continue operating IRTP services, improve the referral process, and work with stakeholders on the Pocasset review and other access issues. The committee also discussed school-based mental health, 988, loan forgiveness for workforce recruitment, and the role of co-response programs for law enforcement. Secretary Robin Lipson then testified for the Executive Office of Aging and Independence, describing a proposed FY26 budget increase of about 21% to support councils on aging, home care, elder abuse investigations, caregiver support, care transitions, and nutrition programs. She said the agency is managing rising demand, especially from the growing 80-plus population, and noted uncertainty around federal Older Americans Act funding after the federal disbursement agency was disbanded. To control costs, the office will manage intake and caseload growth in a fully state-funded home care program, but current clients will not lose services. Lipson also highlighted a new $1 million line item for local mini-grants to support age-friendly initiatives. In questions, members focused on elder scams, and Lipson said scams are increasing and the agency is working with banks, district attorneys, and public awareness campaigns. The Health Policy Commission’s Executive Director David Seltz presented the agency’s FY26 request and said the biggest challenge is health care affordability, with family premiums near $29,000 annually and many residents delaying care because of cost. He emphasized that recent legislation significantly expands HPC’s role through a new Office of Pharmaceutical Policy and Analysis, which will examine the drug supply chain and pricing, and a new Office of Health Resource Planning, which will support statewide planning around closures and access gaps. The new law also creates task forces on maternal health access and primary care, and adds transparency and oversight for private equity in health care. Members asked about pharmaceutical costs, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, 340B, and maternal health closures; Seltz said the data show rapid growth in GLP-1 spending and that the new offices will help the state better understand cost drivers and access problems. The Center for Health Information and Analysis then began its testimony, describing its role as the state’s data hub for health care spending, utilization, quality, and affordability analysis.

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• I have proposed, the Climate Protectors have proposed, some amendments that would enhance the plant-based
• I have proposed, the Climate Protectors have proposed, some amendments that would enhance the plant-based
• throughout the throughout the proposal throughout the throughout the proposal more<01:50:28.080>
• Again, it does not add value; it confuses the larger proposal, to complement that proposed amendment.
• Members, I'd like to propose a HD1.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Education heard several Department of Education-related bills and received extensive testimony on school meals and veteran diplomas. HB 628 would restore authority for the Department of Education to issue high school diplomas to veterans whose schooling was interrupted by World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. The superintendent testified in support, explaining the authority had sunset in 2020 and describing the measure as a way to recognize veterans. No opposition or questions were raised, and the bill was left without further action in the excerpt. The committee also heard HB 1074 and HB 110, both supported by the Department of Education and the School Facilities Authority. HB 1074 was described as a cleanup measure to clarify land-related language and make the statute more consistent across state agencies and DOE. HB 110 concerned benchmarking and the farm-to-school/local food effort; DOE and several supporters, including county councils, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, and the Hawaii Farmers Union, said the bill would help align metrics and support the 30% local food goal by 2030. Members questioned DOE about progress, and DOE said it was working on menus, procurement, and coordination with distributors and farmers. A Farm to School representative said the current bottleneck was poor communication with farmers and the need to bring them into planning earlier; DOE said it was still figuring out the process and that island-based procurement and separate RFPs were being explored. HB 328, relating to school meals and local resource food and plant-based options, drew the most testimony. DOE testified with comments, and the Attorney General’s office suggested revisions to clarify that the bill would apply to both DOE and charter schools, to separate public and private funds if donations or grants are accepted, and to add standards if nonprofit or private entities receive public money. Supporters included HSTA, the Hawaii Public Health Institute/Farm to School Network, Climate Protection Hawaii, the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, and numerous individuals and organizations. Supporters emphasized healthier school meals, student-requested plant-based options, support for local farms, and the 30% by 2030 goal. Some testimony urged more local purchasing and raised concerns about decentralization, while DOE said it was considering island-based procurement and separate contracts to better support local producers. No votes were taken in the excerpt.

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• Each year the DNR proposes a Lands Bill.
• The Lands Bill proposes a Lands Bill.
• parks, and five are proposed land sales. parks, and five are proposed land sales.
• c> amendment<00:04:31.280> to Section one proposes an amendment to Section one proposes an
• <00:04:56.360> similar Section two and three propose similar Section two and three propose

Bills: HF3643, HF3426, HF4222, HF4224

Keywords: Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman, memorial park, state park, working group, Minnesota Historical Society, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Saint Paul, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Administration, Legislative Coordinating Commission, general fund appropriation, park planning, interpretive services, public engagement, state memorial, land use, natural resources, commemorative legislation, environment

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• H.J.R. 132 by 7 is a proposed and constitutional amendment. limiting the actual territorial criminal
• jurisdiction in the state for the committee on state affairs hdr 133 by attorney proposing constitution
• Proposing a Constitution Amendment abolishing the automatic resignation of certain municipal, county,
• HTR 148 by Cook, proposing constitution amendment authorizing. legislature to enact the laws providing
• And we're for the committee on criminal jurisprudence a chair 149 by law proposing constitution moment

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• to the provisions of Article 87 of the Amendments to the Constitution, to consider the following proposal
• : a proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relevant to agricultural and horticultural
• to the provisions of Article 48 of the Amendments to the Constitution, to consider the following proposal
• : a proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to cap the state income tax, Senate No.
• to the provisions of Article 48 of the Amendments to the Constitution, to consider the following proposal

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several orders related to constitutional amendment proposals. It adopted orders calling for joint sessions to consider a proposal on agricultural and horticultural lands (Senate No. 11), a proposal to cap the state income tax (Senate No. 12, reported ought not to pass), and a proposal to require a majority vote to use Rainy Day funds (Senate No. 13, also reported ought not to pass). The Senate also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer several House petitions to the appropriate committees. The chamber adopted a resolution offered by Senator Lewis congratulating Fire Chief Gregory Burns of Reading on his retirement. Later, the Senate received a recognition from the Plymouth and Norfolk delegation welcoming the Duxbury High School cheerleading team and coaches, honoring their 2024 MIAA state championship in the large school co-ed division. At the end of the session, the Senate adopted an order to reconvene on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and then adjourned.

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• IT proposes to cut our IT services and IT proposes to cut our IT services and so<00:35:39.440> any
• the current fiscal year to the proposed the current fiscal year to the proposed one<00:57:56.960
• proposed.
• <02:54:31.760> year<02:54:32.200> 2627 proposed to our fiscal year 2627 proposed to
• that's being proposed today as well. that's being proposed today as well.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <00:21:36.520> or token than Bitcoin you're proposing or token than Bitcoin you're proposing
• like gold or whatever, tag this along this proposed asset, this proposed token?
• the elements that are in this proposal the elements that are in this proposal um<03:46:47.920>
• side other parts of the proposed side other parts of the proposed legislation<04:46:11.760> impose
• stated that the proposed rate would be stated that the proposed rate would be about<05:19:41.400>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Commerce Committee opened a public hearing on House Bill 310, sponsored by Representative Keith Ammon, which would create a study commission to develop a legal framework for stable tokens and tokenized real-world assets. Ammon described stable tokens as blockchain-based digital tokens backed by U.S. dollars or treasuries, and tokenized real-world assets as representations of ownership in items such as gold, real estate, or artwork. He said the bill is intended to help New Hampshire get ahead of emerging financial markets while waiting to see how federal legislation develops. Committee members asked about the purpose of the bill, the difference between this proposal and Bitcoin, whether state regulation could be preempted by federal law, and whether the commission could be balanced and avoid becoming a vehicle for fraud or money laundering. Ammon said the proposal is blockchain-agnostic, could apply to multiple networks, and is meant to regulate asset-backed tokens rather than create a state-issued coin. He emphasized that the state would not be guaranteeing the underlying assets, but would set rules requiring audits, proof of reserves, and honest representation of backing, with the Secretary of State’s securities office involved in oversight. Several members raised concerns about the risks of stablecoins, including money laundering, tax evasion, and possible harm to the dollar or confusion about whether the state was endorsing a new currency. Ammon responded that the bill would not undermine the dollar and argued that tokenization could actually expand demand for U.S. currency by making it easier to use globally. He also said the state would not be in the business of weighing assets or directly valuing them, only ensuring a valid audit trail and one-to-one backing. The discussion ended with general agreement that the subject is complex and that a commission could help develop future legislation, but no vote or final action was taken in the hearing.

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• For proposed data centers, the proposed 100 million gallon threshold also impacts Minnesota's agriculture
• We know that these tech companies proposing to build these data centers are among the richest in the
• We also know that because so many of these data center proposals piggyback on existing municipal water
• location is helpful to avoid these situations and ensure project proposers are aware of any concerns
• We believe the proposed language adds value for companies, communities, and the DNR.

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• Before I begin, I just wanted to address a major issue that some of you who have been following the proposed
• The proposal that was passed by the Republican congressional members that may end up moving forward will
• We all, some of you who have been following the proposed cuts on Medicaid, that's a significant challenge
• The proposal that was passed by the Republican congressional members that may end up moving forward will
• The proposal that was passed by the Republican congressional members that may end up moving forward will

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So I believe on this one we have circulated a proposed CD1 to you.
• I believe we've also have circulated a proposed conference draft and then um on the date we'd have to
• In the language, I believe we've also have circulated a proposed conference draft and then um on the
• of July 1st, 2025, and being that there's no finance or WHAM I believe that we could vote on that proposed
• <00:05:26.160> And that proposed CD here today. Yes. And that proposed CD here today.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint House and Senate conference committee met on April 17, 2025, and discussed three measures. For SB 88 HD1, relating to the Hawaii National Guard, and SB 1377 SD2 HD1, relating to veteran cemeteries, conferees said proposed conference drafts had been circulated, but both bills still needed WHAM and Finance approval and an effective-date adjustment, so each was rolled over to Monday, April 21, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in Conference Room 16. For HB 433 HD1 SD1, relating to public safety and re-entry services, members said they were waiting for the budget to close. The Senate indicated it was agreeable to a reporting addition in the Senate draft, and staff would circulate alternate drafts depending on whether an appropriation was included in the final budget. That bill was also held over to April 21 at 1:30 p.m. At the 3:30 p.m. conference, the committee took up SB 1452 SD1 HD2, relating to the Uniform Controlled Substance Act. Conferees agreed to the House version with an effective date of July 1, 2025, and noted no WHAM or Finance referral was needed. The committee then voted unanimously to adopt the proposed conference draft, with Senate and House conferees all voting aye except one excused Senate member, and the bill was reported out successfully.

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• And that proposed solution is in the bill before you.
• The proposed bill Plane firefighters.
• The proposed regardless of their age.
• The proposed uh the proposal earlier.
• The proposed uh the proposal provides<01:19:23.920> an<01:19:24.239> additional<01:19:24.640

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But I would, on the spot, propose something to you.
• So, what I would propose is that we can keep the...
• So, what I would propose is that we can keep the...
• penaltyy's out in this proposed penaltyy's out in this proposed amendment, amendment, amendment,
• now re um suggesting and the proposal now re um suggesting and the proposal before<01:04:10.400>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So the definition we wish to propose in this bill is dealing with recent past.
• So only members of the chamber can propose amendments. Okay, correct.
• They don't propose amendments. So let's have an amendment in front of everybody. It is 233732 2.
• It was a proposed language and thank you for moving the amendment.
• So we have the proposed amendment before us.

Bills: SB3, HB70, HB49, HB60, HB151, HB164, SB17, SB35, SB164

Keywords: Public Regulation Commission, PRC, utility oversight fund, public utilities, utility regulation, commissioners, commission staff, chief of staff, ethics, Gift Act, revolving door, post-employment restrictions, consumer complaints, telecommunications, pipeline safety, natural gas pipelines, oil pipelines, license fees, regulatory oversight, administrative cleanup

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• That is the initial proposal of the county.
• So both the proposed millage rate and the proposed taxes at that rate, and the rollback rate information
• And that's up to your taxpayers and the folks that are proposing that.
• And here's one for a proposed tax increase.
• I can only tell you what they've proposed or what they've adopted. Thank you.

Summary: The Select Committee on Property Taxes met for an educational session focused on how Florida funds public schools and how property taxes are assessed and levied. Dr. Jim Zengali of the Department of Revenue explained the FEFP school funding formula, noting that it is built on weighted student counts, a base student allocation, and programmatic add-ons such as transportation, exceptional student education, school safety, and mental health. He said school funding is roughly split between state general revenue and local property taxes through required local effort, with additional discretionary and capital outlay millages contributing to total school funding. He also described the Department of Revenue’s role in certifying property rolls at fair market value and reviewing them for substantial compliance, including the so-called “nuclear option” if a roll is not approved. Members asked about trends in millage rates, county-by-county funding differences, the effect of growth and enrollment changes, and how property appraisals are reviewed. Zengali said aggregate millage for school funding has declined over the last decade while revenues have still increased, and he agreed to provide additional data on county trends, parcel strata, student growth, and enrollment impacts. He also clarified that school funding is equalized so students receive similar resources regardless of county wealth, and that federal funding plays only a small role in the FEFP. Amy Baker of the Joint Legislative Office of Economic and Demographic Research then discussed existing homestead benefits. She said about half of Florida’s parcels are homestead properties, most fall in the $250,000 to $500,000 value range, and many seniors without mortgages pay property taxes in lump sums rather than through escrow. Baker explained that Florida’s homestead tax burden is middle-of-the-pack nationally and that the main benefits are Save Our Homes and portability on the differential side, plus the $25,000 homestead exemption and related exemptions on the exemption side. She said these benefits reduce taxable value substantially, with homestead properties receiving a large share of the reductions, and noted that the committee requested follow-up data on exemption usage, portability timing, senior exemptions, and county-level patterns. The final presentation, by Lizette Kelly of the Department of Revenue, covered millage rates and the TRIM process. She reviewed the history of truth-in-millage notices, required taxpayer mailings, public hearing notices, and later changes that tied local millage resets to rollback and majority-vote rates. Kelly explained the difference between proposed and adopted millage, the rollback rate, and the majority-vote rate, and described how taxing authorities include counties, cities, special districts, and MSTUs. She also outlined how county taxable value is calculated from just value through assessment differentials and exemptions, and how certain exemptions, such as the additional senior exemption, apply only to the taxing authority that adopted them. No votes were taken during the meeting, but members requested several follow-up data reports for later discussion.

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• In the proposed CD1, we landed.
• Could I have members adopt the conference draft one as proposed?
• Department of any proposed legislation.
• And just to add, we have updated the proposed CDS members.
• We did updated the proposed CDS members.

Keywords: Conference Notices: AGR 2:30 PM:, 910, house, all