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• tax, income tax, any other either sales tax, income tax, any other either sales tax, income tax, any
• to probably don't have enough data to probably don't have enough data to The question is, the question
• and information to help this data and information to help this data and information to help this process
• House bill number 324 would substitute by representative sales substitute by representative sales substitute
• Chairman sales. relating to sheriffs. Chairman sales. relating to sheriffs. Chairman sales.

Bills: HJR 4, HJR 6, HB 195, HB 13, HB 143, HB 135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax

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• Over half of our state revenue comes from sales taxes, making our tax code one of the most regressive
• Everyday Texans pay more in sales taxes, property taxes, and hidden costs from tolls to medical debt,
• While working Texans... ...pay sales tax on essential items like diapers and school supplies.
• HB 135 by Button relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for gain.
• motor vehicle sales and use taxes, for the Committee on Ways and Means.

Bills: HJR4, HJR6, HB195, HB 13, HB143, HB135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax

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• Do you have any data or could you speak to that question, Mr. Andreen?
• Do you have any data or could you speak to that question, Mr. Andreen? Yeah, Mr.
• Do you have any data or could you speak to that question, Mr. Andreen? Yeah, Mr.
• Do you have any data or could you speak to that question, Mr. Andreen? Yeah, Mr.
• chartbook series of chart chartbook data chartbook series of chart chartbook data presentations<

Bills: HF747, HF1014, HF320, HF400

Keywords: corporate governance, shareholder rights, beneficial ownership, defective corporate acts, Minnesota Business Corporation Act, Minnesota Insurance Guaranty Association, MIGA, insurance guaranty fund, insurer insolvency, covered claim, net worth threshold, high-net-worth insured, financial information request, insurance claims, self-insured retention, deductible, commercial insurance, insurance regulation, Minnesota Statutes 60C.09, guaranty association

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• The sales taxes, whatever it is, the tip is, you know, whatever it is, the merchant's paying a fee on

Bills: SB1241, SB1242, SB1442, SB1592, SB1623, SB1625, SB1913, SB1940, SB1949, SB2102, SB592, SB992

Keywords: ticket sales, resale, consumer protection, fraud, bots, transparency, refunds, event tickets, medical marijuana, cannabis, marijuana license, commercial grower, grow operation, bond requirement, land reclamation fee, revolving fund, environmental remediation, redevelopment, Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, OMMA

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• We will call up out of order Representative Sales, HB 267.
• Representative Sales, good to have you here.
• Representative Sales, good to have you here. >> Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• an inflation adjustment moving that from 20 to 50 for small land sales.
• And the last to 50 for small land sales.

Bills: SB85, SB263, HB277, HB267, SB288, SB85, SB263, HB277, HB267, SB288

Keywords: vaccination exemption, religious exemption, medical exemption, vaccine mandate, testing requirement, public schools, K-12, students, parents, guardians, higher education, college enrollment, university attendance, public institutions of higher education, immunization, religious tenets, sincerely held belief, school health policy, Alabama, AHSAA physical form

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• What had changed was the sales tax report.
• We all know that sales tax revenue is volatile with the economic conditions.
• This was over 12% of our annual revenue from sales tax.
• They rebated 75% of the sales tax in exchange for simply becoming the new point of sale for the same
• This is a complete misuse of what the state sales tax was intended for.

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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• Paul could issue those on-sale liquor licenses. Thank you.
• An on-sale or that a city would be allowed to issue an on-sale intoxicating liquor license to.
• and completely prohibits wine for sale and completely prohibits wine sales<01:05:02.000> municipal
• <01:14:39.280> will moreover allowing alcohol sales will moreover allowing alcohol sales will

Bills: HF1262, HF1741, HF472, HF1668, HF2055, HF1786, HF1876, HF1089, HF1121, HF509, HF1545, HF2027, HF642

Keywords: food truck, liquor license, temporary license, community events, catering, municipal regulations, food hall, St. Louis Park, on-sale, intoxicating beverages, food vendors, common seating area, HF472, Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato, MSU Mankato, Taylor Center, special liquor license, on-sale wine license, malt liquor license

Bills: SB3408, HB4171, SB3403, SB3404, SB2210

Keywords: economic development, industrial authority, Yazoo County, trustees, grants and loans, local government, taxation, tourism, parks and recreation, Ackerman, restaurant sales tax, local funding, suffrage, voting rights, restoration of rights, felony conviction, Mississippi legislation, restoration, criminal record, legislation

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• Normally, if the state reported it stolen, then we will have access to that through our data systems.

Bills: SB36, SB2202, SB 36

Keywords: homeland security, border security, critical infrastructure, Department of Public Safety, intelligence operations, public-private partnerships, SB 2202, firearm trafficking, gun trafficking, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, Texas-Mexico border, United Mexican States, Mexico, DPS, second-degree felony, weapons transfer, illegal firearms transfer, arms smuggling, cross-border crime

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• to their governors that are not law enforcement, and they lose out on the law enforcement sensitive data

Bills: SB36, SB2202, SB 36

Keywords: homeland security, border security, critical infrastructure, Department of Public Safety, intelligence operations, public-private partnerships, SB 2202, firearm trafficking, gun trafficking, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, Texas-Mexico border, United Mexican States, Mexico, DPS, second-degree felony, weapons transfer, illegal firearms transfer, arms smuggling, cross-border crime

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• Is there any way to go back, say, 5 years to get trending data to make the past non-reported?
• I'm curious how many they feel that they are understaffed because I think that's statistical data that
• I need some way by which I can look at data to determine if we're moving in the right direction.
• And with that, I'll... my next sale, and I'm happy to take any questions for the...

Bills: HB287, HB280, HB57, HB252, HB286, SB36, HB287, HB280, HB57, HB252, HB286, SB36

Keywords: law enforcement, transparency, reporting, public safety, regulation, accountability, public nuisance, event liability, local government, community health, legal action, education, property acquisition, municipality, land use, annexation, competitive bidding, procurement, disclosure statements, state contracts

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• have a resource We'll hear from HHSC that are also willing to. questions but a couple of interesting data
• with scarce resources and dollars to the neediest Texans, but we also absolutely have of proof and data
• an appropriately permitted restaurant if the wine is manufactured not less than 20 years before the sale
• bill aims to bring Texas Motor Speedway in line with other major... in Texas that already allow the sale
• Sale and distribution of software applications for mobile devices.

Bills: SB240, SB1183, SB1184, SB1577, SB2043, SB2051, SCR42, SJR68

Keywords: biological sex, gender identity, public facilities, civil penalties, local government, EBT, electronic benefits transfer, food stamps, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, TANF, temporary assistance for needy families, welfare benefits, benefit card fraud, fraud hotline, card replacement, photo ID, recipient photograph, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

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• with scarce resources and dollars to the neediest Texans, but we also absolutely have of proof and data
• an appropriately permitted restaurant if the wine is manufactured not less than 20 years before the sale
• This change is supported by data that shows that many of the most popular wines reach their peak consumption
• annually aligning TMS, Texas Motor Speedway, with all major event venues and allowing beer and wine sales
• Sale and distribution of software applications for mobile devices.

Bills: SB240, SB1183, SB1184, SB1577, SB2043, SB2051, SCR42, SJR68

Keywords: biological sex, gender identity, public facilities, civil penalties, local government, EBT, electronic benefits transfer, food stamps, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, TANF, temporary assistance for needy families, welfare benefits, benefit card fraud, fraud hotline, card replacement, photo ID, recipient photograph, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

Bills: SB 240, SB 1183, SB 1184, SB 1577, SB 2043, SB 2051, SCR 42, SJR 68

Keywords: biological sex, gender identity, public facilities, civil penalties, local government, EBT, electronic benefits transfer, food stamps, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, TANF, temporary assistance for needy families, welfare benefits, benefit card fraud, fraud hotline, card replacement, photo ID, recipient photograph, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

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• have resources here from HHSC that are also willing to answer questions, but a couple of interesting data
• help with scarce resources and dollars to the neediest Texans, but we also absolutely have proof and data
• an appropriately permitted restaurant if the wine is manufactured not less than 20 years before the sale
• an appropriately permitted restaurant if the wine is manufactured not less than 20 years before the sale
• to bring Texas Motor Speedway in line with other major event venues in Texas that already allow the sale

Bills: SB240, SB1183, SB1184, SB1577, SB2043, SB2051, SCR42, SJR68

Keywords: biological sex, gender identity, public facilities, civil penalties, local government, EBT, electronic benefits transfer, food stamps, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, TANF, temporary assistance for needy families, welfare benefits, benefit card fraud, fraud hotline, card replacement, photo ID, recipient photograph, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 1183, by Senator Creighton, which would require Lone Star Cards used for SNAP and TANF benefits to display the recipient’s name and photo, add fraud-reporting information, and require HHSC to track replacement-card requests. Creighton argued the bill would reduce fraud and protect taxpayer dollars, citing Texas SNAP theft and overpayment data. HHSC testified that photo IDs on the card are technically possible and explained how authorized secondary users are added. Dr. Amber O’Connor of Every Texan testified against the bill, saying SNAP fraud is a small share of expenditures, that the proposal would be costly and ineffective, and that federal rules limit mandatory photo requirements. Public testimony closed and SB 1183 was left pending. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1184, also by Senator Creighton, which would lower from 20 years to 10 years the minimum age of collectible wine that Texas collectors may sell to permitted restaurants. Supporters said the change would help Texas restaurants access desirable vintages, keep collectible wine in-state, and align with market demand; invited witnesses from the wine industry testified in favor. No opposition was heard, public testimony closed, and SB 1184 was left pending. Next, Senator Birdwell laid out Senate Bill 2051 and Senate Joint Resolution 68, both aimed at revising Texas impeachment procedures in response to issues identified during the 2023 impeachment process. The measures would clarify constitutional and statutory impeachment authority, require sworn testimony, extend review periods for House members, address conflicts of interest and presiding officers, require cost reporting, and modify rules for impeaching the governor or lieutenant governor. A committee substitute added protections for the accused, longer review periods, and a fallback presiding-officer option. Witnesses generally supported stronger accountability but raised questions about whether the language should also cover retired or visiting judges. Both measures were left pending after testimony. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1577, which would expand Texas Motor Speedway’s alcohol sales authority to include distilled spirits and remove certain event and concession limits; the Speedway’s representative supported the bill and it was left pending. Later, the committee heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 42 and Senate Bill 240, which would recognize only two sexes and restrict access to sex-designated private spaces in public facilities based on biological sex. Supporters argued the measures were needed to protect women’s privacy and safety, including in schools and shelters, while opponents warned about enforcement problems, privacy concerns, and impacts on transgender Texans and others who do not fit stereotypical sex traits. After extensive testimony, both measures were left pending. The committee then took up multiple pending bills and reported several favorably, including SB 511, SB 33, SB 510, SB 871, SB 2024, SB 2166, SJR 27, SJR 40, SB 1313, SB 1314, SB 1316, SB 1541, SB 2420, SB 1999, SB 2309, SB 1860, and SB 2429, with some also certified for the local and uncontested calendar.

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• and use tax originally any county sales and use tax originally any county sales and use tax originally
• Um, this is why this is a local sales taxes structure to be used for sales taxes structure to be used
• I think we passed the 1 cent sales it. I think we passed the 1 cent sales it.
• I think we passed the 1 cent sales tax to uh rebuild schools for school tax to uh rebuild schools for
• tax just growing every month by sales tax just growing every month by sales tax that they could not

Bills: HB258, HB324, HB333, SB270, HB258, HB324, HB333, SB270

Keywords: primary election, election calendar, off-presidential year, May primary, second Tuesday in May, fourth Tuesday in May, runoff primary, special primary, presidential primary, election administration, candidate filing, ballot access, political parties, county election officials, state election law, Alabama elections, sheriffs, term of office, Alabama law, local government

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• a<00:16:07.279> lot<00:16:07.360> of<00:16:07.440> that<00:16:07.680> data
• She shared a lot of that data country.
• She shared a lot of that data with<00:16:08.079> me<00:16:08.320> over<00:16:08.639>
• If you look at all the data for CDC and everything else, we track teen birth rates.

Bills: HB329, HB8, HB353, HB329, HB8, HB353, HB50, HB78, HB225, SB75, SB209

Keywords: military installations, tall structures, local government, construction approval, wind energy facilities, tobacco regulation, vaping, sales restrictions, youth protection, tobacco compliance, public health, education programs, electronic nicotine delivery systems, judicial compensation, salary adjustments, district attorneys, Judges, local officials, computer science, education reform

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• It's adding a data classification. It would classify some data as public or non-public data.
• sales taxes.
• It's for vendors who collect the sales tax.
• This sales provision applies to Vendors that have a sales tax liability between $20,000 and $250,000.
• Sales tax provisions.

Bills: HF2730, HF2257, HF2768, HF1932, HF2437

Keywords: local government debt, municipal bonds, county bonds, capital improvements, public financing, bond issuance, public hearing, notice period, bond guarantee, Minnesota Public Facilities Authority, volume cap, private activity bonds, housing finance, residential rental bonds, LIHTC, low-income housing tax credits, redevelopment, courthouse financing, jail financing, law enforcement center

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• So that uh, in addition to classifying data as private data on individuals, it would classify some data
• as public or non-public data.
• So that uh, in addition to classifying data as private data on individuals, it would classify some data
• as public or non-public data.
• some data as public or non-public<00:04:02.239> data.

Bills: HF2730, HF2257, HF2768, HF1932, HF2437

Keywords: local government debt, municipal bonds, county bonds, capital improvements, public financing, bond issuance, public hearing, notice period, bond guarantee, Minnesota Public Facilities Authority, volume cap, private activity bonds, housing finance, residential rental bonds, LIHTC, low-income housing tax credits, redevelopment, courthouse financing, jail financing, law enforcement center

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• Questions on the sales and use taxes provisions. All right.
• Questions on the sales and use taxes provisions. All right.
• <00:21:12.799> center there was also uh data center there was also uh data center legislation
• /c><00:21:33.440> that provision sales tax provision that provision sales tax provision that increases
• And just real quickly on the data center revenue, is that because of the sales tax exemption repeal,

Bills: HF9

Keywords: energy policy, renewable energy standard, carbon-free standard, solar standard, hydroelectric, hydropower, electric utility, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, renewable portfolio standard, carbon capture and sequestration, CCS, greenhouse gas emissions, climate policy, nuclear power plant, certificate of need, fossil fuel plant demolition, utility compliance delay, beneficial electrification, sales tax exemption