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Bills: SB199, HB142, SB86, HB152, HB297, SB1, SB1

Keywords: parental leave, state employees, local education agencies, adoption, work-life balance, family support, portable benefits, portable benefit account, independent contractor, gig worker, 1099 worker, freelancer, app-based worker, rideshare, delivery driver, worker benefits, health insurance, retirement benefits, life insurance, income replacement insurance

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• Senate Bill 1786 addresses credentials of value based on wages earned and the exceptional needs of the
• This assessment ensures that credentials are only designated as credentials of value if they provide
• meaningful value and serve a crucial need of the state.
• This includes designating credentials of value aligned with regional labor market demand.
• Also, will this create an additional cost or expense?

Bills: SB1998, SB646, SB2786, SB2076, SB2615, SB1961, SB1418, SB2647, SB1322, SB2788

Keywords: pediatrics, medical education, subsidiary, preceptorship, medical training, student programs, mental health, loan repayment, education funding, mental health professionals, healthcare access, Texas Success Initiative, exemption, public officers, employees, higher education, Capitol view, Austin, urban planning, construction

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• It simply replaces the outdated term "ACT Plan" with "Pre-ACT" across the education code.
• The second thing we've done is address inflation and the skyrocketing cost of tuition by adjusting the
• My concern also is, will this create an additional cost or expense to the institutions?
• I see there's a time value of money there. It could push it into multiple years to get approved.
• This kind of support is essential for delivering the value and quality of life that students deserve,

Bills: SB1998, SB646, SB2786, SB2076, SB2615, SB1961, SB1418, SB2647, SB1322, SB2788

Keywords: pediatrics, medical education, subsidiary, preceptorship, medical training, student programs, mental health, loan repayment, education funding, mental health professionals, healthcare access, Texas Success Initiative, exemption, public officers, employees, higher education, Capitol view, Austin, urban planning, construction

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• This caused significant disruption and cost to private sector providers.
• The land of historic property should not be valued at the same per-square-foot value as that of neighboring
• The land of historic property should not be valued at the same per square foot value as that of the neighboring
• 2025 a dozen eggs cost $8.17.
• That can add enormous cost, and also the licensing issue as well.

Bills: SB2784, HB23, HB247, HB1533, HB2011, HB2013, HB2273, HB2421, HB2464, HB3120, HB3424, HB3575, HB3788, HB4370, HB4809, HB5057, HB5084, HB5534, HB5668, HJR34

Keywords: Somervell County, hospital district, board of directors, elections, local governance, staggered terms, third-party review, property development, local government, permits, construction inspection, regulatory authority, land development, liability, occupancy certificate, border security, tax exemption, ad valorem, real property, infrastructure

Summary: The committee heard and left pending several local government, property tax, development, and public safety measures before later voting some of them out. Senator Birdwell explained SB 2784 for the Somerville County Hospital District, which would move the board to staggered four-year terms after a transition and was requested to be held pending until the House companion could be acted on; no public testimony was offered. HB 5084 would allow local approval for fireworks sales tied to Lunar New Year celebrations, with testimony from Hutchinson County Judge Cindy Irwin emphasizing local fire risk and the need for county discretion. HB 5534 would let county commissioners post agendas electronically instead of on a physical bulletin board. HB 4370 would expand permissible projects for certain special districts to include geothermal water conveyance systems, and HB 312 would require residential child detention facilities to enter local MOUs, report health and safety information, and conduct background checks for state-funded facilities; both drew supportive testimony and were left pending. HB 5057 would give displaced solid waste providers time to wind down after a city grants an exclusive franchise, and HB 2421 would extend the life of the Save Historic Muni District to continue work on preserving Lions Municipal Golf Course; both were left pending after supportive testimony. HB 2011 would let former owners repurchase property taken by eminent domain if the acquiring entity fails to pay property taxes for two years, and the committee substitute to SB 3065 was also laid out and left pending after a technical correction to eminent-domain language. The committee then took up additional bills on development, appraisal, and local regulation, including HB 3575, HB 4809, HB 2273, HB 247/HJR 34, HB 2464, HB 3424, HB 2013, HB 5668, HB 3788, HB 1533, and HB 23, with testimony ranging from support to opposition on issues such as appraisal procedures, historic property valuation, Galveston emergency governance, border-security tax treatment, home-based businesses, chicken covenants in HOAs, municipal utility district authority, hospital authorities’ use of assets, and third-party building review. HB 23 drew the most extensive testimony, with builders, engineers, counties, and cities split over third-party plan review and inspection authority, liability, licensing, and local code enforcement; many witnesses said the House amendments created problems and the bill was left pending. In the end, the committee voted SB 2784, SB 3065, HB 5686, HB 247, HJR 34, and HB 2011 out of committee, with the first several receiving local and uncontested calendar recommendations where applicable.

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• The bill has a cost, but it will save the state more costs in the long run, savings from avoiding recidivism
• The bill has a cost, but it will save the state more costs in the long run, savings from avoiding recidivism
• The bill has a cost, but it will save the state more costs in the long run, savings from avoiding recidivism
• Reducing the cost of phone calls, making them free, allowing people to talk to their kids has had an
• So this bill is an important step toward a system that values people over profits, and we urge you to

Bills: SB60, SB85, SB323

Keywords: elderly, vulnerable persons, criminal penalties, theft, civil penalties, criminal justice reform, traffic stops, law enforcement, data recording, public safety, racial profiling, SB323, Nevada, Department of Corrections, offenders, inmates, incarcerated people, prison phone calls, free phone calls, family communication

Bills: SB190, HB515, SB190

Keywords: SB190, prostate cancer, prostate screening, PSA test, digital rectal exam, preventive screening, health insurance mandate, cost-sharing, copay, deductible, coinsurance, high-risk men, African American men, family history, genetic marker, men over 50, men over 40, health benefit plan, insurance coverage, mandated benefits

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• fourth Tuesday of May will be the day after Memorial Day, and that will probably double or triple the cost
• of... ...the cost of every county during elections.
• deal... ...so our parties would be able to deal with any questions or problems, especially regarding cost
• I know in Shelby County, our costs... ...know in Shelby County, it's a bunch of money.

Bills: HB258, HB308, HB258, HB308

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, elections, voter registration, publishing requirements, cost-saving

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• And this covers inflationary cost and cost of a new database at the department.
• There's a costs for this division.
• c><00:08:04.319> to<00:08:04.560> the costs but the total cost to the costs but the total
• At the time, the above-market cost represented 2015, 2016, 2017 costs.
• At the time, the above-market cost represented 2015, 2016, 2017 costs.

Bills: HF2438

Keywords: transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school

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• 2021, gas prices were $1.50 above the pandemic prices and still climbing, representing an annualized cost
• That's an explicit declaration that petroleum refiners respond to shareholder value, not the profit burden
• made that statement, Ukraine was invaded by Russia, and our gas prices skyrocketed another $1.50, costing
• More walkable and bikeable communities are a cost-effective way to greenhouse gases and improve health
• This higher fee places an additional cost burden on lower to middle income EV purchasers at a time when

Bills: HF2438

Keywords: transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school

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• This being an annualized cost of $4.5 billion per year to Minnesota citizens.
• This being an annualized cost of $4.5 billion per year to Minnesota citizens.
• skyrocketed another buck 50 um costing skyrocketed another buck 50 um costing us<00:14:09.040>
• <00:14:20.560> Thank revenue stream to fund our costs.
• Thank revenue stream to fund our costs.

Bills: HF2438

Keywords: transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school

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• wetland replacement program.
• wetland replacement program.
• fuel, labor, insurance, and other costs. fuel, labor, insurance, and other costs.
• Well, look at cost, right?
• Well, look at cost, right? Representative Jones spoke about one aspect of cost.

Bills: HF2438

Keywords: transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school

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• be updated, but the provision requires the Met Council to pay back the state for the general fund cost
• So, this is a small<00:20:06.080> cost<00:20:06.480> to<00:20:06.960> the<00:20:
• to the uh less fee revenue to small cost to the uh less fee revenue to the<00:20:09.120> DBS<
• department for the administrative costs. department for the administrative costs.
• So I was surprised to see the cost come back here, but I think that's something that we can deal with

Bills: HF2438

Keywords: transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school

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• cost would be $11 to $20 million.
• below the $11 million and more to the projected $6.9 million. replacement cost would be 10 10 to 20
• 10 replacement cost would be 10 10 to 20 10 to<00:09:45.040> 20<00:09:45.200> million<00
• comprehensive cost-effective solution. comprehensive cost-effective solution.
• wells failed and we had to replace it. wells failed and we had to replace it.

Bills: HF4680, HF4047, HF4590, HF3757, HF3569, HF4507, HF4426, HF4927, HF4788, HF4757, HF4747, HF3561, HF4014, HF4013, HF4689, HF4766, HF4589

Keywords: wastewater treatment, improvements, capital investment, Greenfield, bonds, water treatment, infrastructure, municipal funding, state bonds, public utilities, HF4590, Tamarack, municipal infrastructure, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, Public Facilities Authority, sewer system, collection system, street reconstruction, local infrastructure

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• They recognize the significant value of direct interaction.
• maintenance costs.
• would significantly reduce the city's infrastructure costs.
• Each phase is about equal in cost, about $5.5 million apiece.
• one in 2024 at a cost of $120,000.

Bills: HF2418, HF1666, HF232, HF344, HF402, HF431, HF468, HF547, HF583, HF1476, HF1711, HF2787, HF2788, HF3207

Keywords: capital investment, political subdivisions, state assistance, funding, project grants, child care, Slayton, state bonds, economic development, extended time revenue, school funding, state aid, career and technical education, CTE, STEM, secondary credit, after-school programs, summer school, learning year program, extended day

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• <00:05:17.600> and significant value of direct and significant value of direct and interaction
• replacing the aeration system with some sort of green energy, likely solar.
• Each phase is about equal in cost, about $5.5 million apiece.
• dredging projects in 2020 uh at a cost dredging projects in 2020 uh at a cost of<01:04:43.400>
• <01:04:47.680> of 2024 at a cost of 2024 at a cost of $120,000.<01:04:49.760> Um<01

Bills: HF2418, HF1666, HF232, HF344, HF402, HF431, HF468, HF547, HF583, HF1476, HF1711, HF2787, HF2788, HF3207

Keywords: capital investment, political subdivisions, state assistance, funding, project grants, child care, Slayton, state bonds, economic development, extended time revenue, school funding, state aid, career and technical education, CTE, STEM, secondary credit, after-school programs, summer school, learning year program, extended day

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• They've got to be replaced.
• They've got to be replaced.
• They've got to be replaced.
• They've got to be replaced.
• The cost to replace the pipe and actually restore the full right-of-way along that 2.6-mile stretch is

Bills: HF458, HF459, HF461, HF449, HF450, HF965, HF1280, HF612, HF615, HF616, HF622, HF650, HF651, HF1045, HF972, HF851, HF644, HF1050

Keywords: HF458, Henderson, water treatment facility, drinking water, municipal water, public infrastructure, capital investment, state bonds, bonding bill, Public Facilities Authority, water distribution system, well connection, local government grant, Minnesota capital budget, HF459, Carver levee, City of Carver, levee restoration, flood control, flood mitigation

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• the courts and provide to OLAH annually to allow for timely and accurate calculations of the verdict costs

Bills: SR28, SB201, SB1379, SB1525, SB1966, SB2112, SB2170, HB2749, HB3262, HB3265, HB3673, HB3781, HB3040, HB3076, HB3369, HB3982, HB3462, HB3465, HB3521, HB3796, HB3800, HB4095, HB4298, HB4316, HB4338, HB4408, HB4454

Keywords: alpha-gal syndrome, alpha gal, tick-borne illness, tick bite allergy, red meat allergy, meat allergy, dairy allergy, anaphylaxis, Lyme disease, public health, tick prevention, vector-borne disease, allergy awareness, May awareness month, Oklahoma Department of Health, outdoor safety, health education, research funding, minimum salary, education funding

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a special family recitation of the Declaration of Independence by Senator Hamilton’s children. The chamber then adopted SR 28, recognizing May as Alpha-Gal Awareness and Prevention Month in Oklahoma and encouraging awareness, prevention, and research on alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne allergic condition. Senator Seifried also introduced constituents affected by alpha-gal. Later, the Senate heard a gallery introduction from advocates for victims of impaired driving, highlighting the toll of DUI-related crashes in Oklahoma. The Senate then took up several House amendments and final-passage votes on bills. SB 201, clarifying that a teacher pay raise applies to certified classroom teachers, passed 47-0 and was advanced as an emergency. SB 1379, SB 1525, SB 1966, SB 2112, and SB 2170 also passed after adoption of House amendments, with SB 1525 and SB 1379 advanced as emergency measures. SB 1525 raised the threshold for contracting to host a conference from $25,000 to $75,000, and SB 1966 served as the annual omnibus highway, memorial highway, and bridge designation bill. Among the House bills considered, HB 3262 increased the sheriff fee for service of process from $50 to $100 and passed 37-8. HB 3265 allowed a psychologist to make PTSD determinations for the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System and passed 47-0. HB 3781, a major insurance modernization bill changing rate-filing procedures for homeowners insurance and expanding the insurance commissioner’s review authority, passed 39-6 after extended debate over transparency, regulation, and market impact. HB 3040 expanded sex-offender loitering restrictions around businesses serving minors and passed 40-4, while HB 3076 authorized alternative teacher certification providers under OEQA oversight and passed 38-6 as an emergency measure. The chamber also passed HB 3369, a deregulation and efficiency bill affecting fire suppression and LP gas inspections, HB 2749, which shifted an intergenerational education program toward a Medicaid state plan amendment, HB 3982 on fleet vehicle titling, HB 3462 creating a shorter residential-only plumbing licensure pathway, HB 3465 extending the Oklahoma Emission Reduction Technology Rebate Program to 2029, HB 3521 modernizing money transmission law, HB 3796 as an Oklahoma Insurance Department omnibus bill, HB 3800 as a roofing-industry cleanup bill, and HB 4095 modernizing the 211 hotline advisory council. Several of these measures drew debate over regulation, workforce needs, public safety, or fiscal and policy impacts, but all of the listed bills ultimately passed by recorded vote.

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• helps with the cost of health care<00:02:42.640> in<00:02:42.879> our<00:02:43.120>
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• a lower per production cost than a smaller<00:09:30.080> one.
• Uh, as to the costs themselves, we reject any per-page charge any longer.

Bills: HF3521, HF1807, HF1270, HF2070, HF3136

Keywords: hospital moratorium, hospital construction, bed capacity, hospital expansion, health care facilities, hospital licensing, safety-net hospital, level I trauma center, Ramsey County, Minnesota health law, hospital beds, new hospital exception, certificate of need, inpatient capacity, emergency care, trauma services, health system regulation, state moratorium, hospital modernization, health infrastructure

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• <00:24:44.559> The<00:24:44.799> cost much per day this would cost.
• The cost much per day this would cost.
• cost perspective on the market? cost perspective on the market?
• Chair, okay. >> Um, Representative Leling, cost might be. Um, and those are things cost might be.
• It costs a lot of money.

Bills: HF3521, HF1807, HF1270, HF2070, HF3136

Keywords: hospital moratorium, hospital construction, bed capacity, hospital expansion, health care facilities, hospital licensing, safety-net hospital, level I trauma center, Ramsey County, Minnesota health law, hospital beds, new hospital exception, certificate of need, inpatient capacity, emergency care, trauma services, health system regulation, state moratorium, hospital modernization, health infrastructure

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• I'm asking this because schools obviously have been complaining that the cost for this is. of the $10
• The original bill had $410 million, or $411 million. the expected cost is what? Half a billion.
• The mandate, in Flugelweih Steel Loan, we have calculated an additional annual cost of a approximately
• Thank you, Senator Huffman. compensation that will help the value loss to inflation.
• As you mentioned, Senator Huffman takes too long and costs too much.

Bills: SB260, SB263, SB293, SJR18

Keywords: school safety, Foundation School Program, education funding, student allotment, Texas education, SB 263, Texas franchise tax, cost of goods sold, COGS, broadcasters, television broadcasting, radio broadcasting, media tax, broadcast license, FCC, 47 C.F.R. Part 73, 47 C.F.R. Part 74, film production, television production, tax deduction