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• above fair market value. above fair market value.
• The values are reported in stock option.
• for value just like a US dollar can.
• value.
• equivalent to that because it has value equivalent to that because it has value to<01:10:44.239>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The value of the dollar has steadily eroded.
• intrinsic value. intrinsic value.
• <01:01:36.480> of shifted away from the intrinsic value of shifted away from the intrinsic
• and the falling value of the dollar. dollar. dollar.
• That's a 97% drop in the purchasing value of the dollar ever since we began our debasement from gold.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:38 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations 00:01:34 Proposed Legislation for the 2026 Session 00:10:14 Basic and Added Reparation (PIP) Benefits 00:10:41 Prior Authorization 00:46:15 Measures to Strengthen Kentucky’s Economic Infrastructure 00:59:46, 958, all

Summary: The committee met in a special-called session of the Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance and first took up three Department of Insurance regulations tied to House Bill 256, the Strengthen Kentucky Homes program: 806 KAR 22:00, 22:10, and 22:20. Commissioner Sharon Clark said the program would provide $5 million in grants to help homeowners strengthen roofs, with regulations covering eligibility and operations, contractors and evaluators, and reinspections in cases of suspected fraud. A committee substitute to 806 KAR 22:10 was explained as a technical correction to conform to the statutory preference for in-state contractors and evaluators. Representative Hampton moved and Representative Rudy seconded approval of the substitute, and it was adopted by voice vote; the amended regulations were then reviewed. Clark also said the grant money would be distributed statewide rather than targeted to storm-prone areas. The committee then heard an update from Commissioner Clark on mental health parity in response to questions from Representative Pollock. Clark said the department reviews insurer filings and conducts market conduct examinations, but does not have authority over provider reimbursement rates or to require providers to join insurer networks. She said complaints are investigated and, when needed, teams review claims and data on site to check compliance with parity requirements. No action was taken on that discussion. After approving the November 4 meeting minutes, the committee heard testimony on a proposed PIP reform package from Representative Josh Bray, the Kentucky Hospital Association, the Kentucky Justice Association, and State Farm. Supporters said the bill would apply the workers’ compensation fee schedule to most PIP medical claims, keep the $10,000 PIP limit in place while stretching benefits further, reduce balance billing, modernize benefit amounts, and address fraud and delayed billing. They noted hospitals would be exempt from the fee schedule, while hospital-based physical therapy would be included, and said the compromise reflected negotiations among stakeholders. Some members questioned whether exempting hospitals undercut the bill’s purpose and asked about possible rate effects; proponents said they had not done a rate analysis and that the bill could lead to more treatments within the existing PIP limit. No vote was taken on the PIP proposal during this meeting.

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• In your perspective, Does value-based care mean something other than cost containment? Absolutely.
• You brought up the value-based care idea, so I think we should talk about it.
• They do not want to do traditional fee-for-service; they only want to do value-based payment.
• They only want to do value-based payment.
• Sometimes what we would like to do is steer people toward a high-value, high-volume facility.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• The report also shows 30,344 approved claims. for fraudulent snap transactions, the total value of the
• I urge you with the support of Texas values and millions of Texans behind me to pass this bill.
• I'm the Policy Director for Texas Values, and I'm testifying.
• SB240 flies in the face of those values.
• However, not even a year later, I was meeting Riley Gaines at a Texas Values event.

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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• <00:26:11.320> And<00:26:12.000> one<00:26:12.280> thing, about our values,
• And one thing, about our values, too.
• provides information on market trends and property values throughout the state.”
• provides information on market trends and property values throughout the state.”
• provides information on market trends and property values throughout the state.

Bills: HF2715, HF2499, HF3420, HF3657, HF2303

Keywords: HF2715, homestead credit refund, property tax refund, property tax relief, homeowner tax relief, homestead credit, co-pay reduction, Minnesota property taxes, tax rebate, state refund, income thresholds, inflation adjustment, property tax circuit breaker, housing affordability, elderly homeowners, fixed income, taxation, Minnesota Statutes 290A.04, renters credit, income tax

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• total cost of replacement value. total cost of replacement value.
• built to erode the value of that school. built to erode the value of that school.
• So, in insurance, you can either have the actual property value or the replacement value.
• > depreciating<03:26:09.240> value<03:26:09.640> over value, that depreciating value
• everybody got the the replacement value. everybody got the the replacement value.

Keywords: 916, all

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• <00:12:25.839> of<00:12:26.480> of got on the the value of of got on the the value
• So if you look at the way property value So if you look at the way property value is<01:45:15.520
• have value and are taxed, right?
• <02:15:25.280> but property has not changed in value but property has not changed in value
• So if you look at house value. Right?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Well, larceny will always depend on the value of what's taken.
• value is less than $2,500.
• So I don't believe it changes if it's over that value.
• Do you value it? Whether one cow or five cows, you know, do you value it altogether?
• Do you value it as one?

Keywords: 996, all

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• Authority, providing for the establishment of industrial sovereign zones to encourage the production of value-added
• Providing legislative findings, providing for certification of value-added manufactured processes, providing
• um for our energy that added value um for our energy products.<00:36:59.680> So<00:37:00.400>
• zone and then the value added products. zone and then the value added products.
• <00:43:49.119> added get a 3% tax on that value added get a 3% tax on that value added product

Bills: HB0120

Keywords: energy production, natural gas, industrial sovereignty, manufacturing, tax exemptions, 916, all

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• It's a statement of our values.
• It's a statement of our values.
• It's a statement of our values.
• It's about living our values with integrity.
• our values with living our values with integrity.<00:16:08.079> So<00:16:08.399> today,

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Minnesota lawmakers and advocates held a press event focused on a special-session budget agreement that would repeal health coverage for undocumented immigrants. Speakers, including Rep. María Isa Pérez-Vega, Sen. Lieman, labor leaders, immigrant advocates, faith leaders, and other DFL/POCI caucus members, argued the repeal would harm about 17,000 people, increase uncompensated care costs, worsen ER and clinic wait times, reduce productivity, and ultimately raise costs for taxpayers and employers. They also said undocumented immigrants contribute significant tax revenue and that the measure was motivated by cruelty and scapegoating rather than fiscal responsibility. Testimony emphasized moral, public health, labor, and faith-based objections. Unidos Minnesota, SEIU Local 26, the Minnesota AFL-CIO, and Pastor Ingred Ramson all framed health care as a human right and said the policy would punish working families, immigrants, and communities of color. Several speakers linked the repeal to broader attacks on immigrants, labor rights, and other social protections, and warned that the compromise budget framework included a “poison pill” tying the health bill to the repeal. POCI caucus members said they had tried unsuccessfully to negotiate alternatives, including changes to paid leave, earned sick and safe time, non-compete bans, premiums, enrollment caps, and protections for children, elders, and people with chronic conditions. They said leadership was not part of the negotiations and expressed disappointment with DFL and governor-level decisions, while also saying they would continue to fight the policy and hold leaders accountable. No vote was taken in the event itself, but speakers repeatedly said the repeal was expected to pass and that they would oppose it and continue organizing in future sessions.

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• Well, I hate to be the tempering voice because we all see the value of youth sports; that's not a debate
• In many cases, you know, the Bay Area and L.A. are going to share our values.
• But also deliver a game consistent with our values. Thank you, that's hugely helpful.
• And finally, and most importantly, other states and countries who understand the value and importance
• jobs while preserving the program's core value.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I understand the value provided by CPRIT is measured not just in dollars.
• I think what we've done is see that we've way underestimated the value of first in.
• There's a value to that.
• So to fast forward to today, the value, I'm not sure what the value is anymore.
• So I'm just going to hear from the dentist the real value of this.

Bills: SB623, SB1266, SB1310, SB1373, SB1580, SB1952, SB2032, SB2269, SB2544, SB2653, SB2796

Keywords: pharmacist, vaccine administration, COVID-19, exclusive authority, healthcare, Medicaid, provider enrollment, credentialing, administrative burden, Texas Health and Human Services, senior retirement communities, emergency response, residential safety, contract provisions, health and safety regulations, medical staff privileges, hospital administration, healthcare regulation, Texas Health and Safety Code, consistency in privileges

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• And so the tax revenue is also down because the gross retail value of the industry is down.
• So the total value of the industry has contracted.
• And so how is the overall value of the industry down with production of the industry up?
• So the gross value of the industry has been decreasing.
• So a lot of our work is really shifting from kind of a value, not necessarily the values frame.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee 5 on State Administration held an informational hearing on budget issues for the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Cannabis Control, the Department of Consumer Affairs, the Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, and the California Arts Council. The chair noted there would be no votes. CalVet gave an overview of its programs serving veterans and families, including transition assistance, county veterans service officers, education approvals, housing and homelessness programs, home loans, long-term care homes, and state veterans cemeteries. Members asked about future long-term care needs for aging veterans, staffing and recruitment challenges at veterans homes, and the Yountville steam infrastructure replacement project, for which CalVet sought a $38.8 million reappropriation and said federal reimbursement was expected. CalVet also discussed the role of county veterans service officers in helping veterans file claims and avoid predatory unaccredited representatives. The Department of Cannabis Control described its regulatory role from seed to sale and requested one position to implement SB 1064’s combined activities license. Members and public witnesses focused heavily on the illicit cannabis market, enforcement staffing, and the impact of taxes and fees on the legal market. DCC said it had roughly 87 enforcement positions with about a 15% vacancy rate and more than 200 compliance staff. Its economist presented the 2024 cannabis market report, which found licensed production and retail quantity were up, but retail value and prices were down, with an estimated 11.4 million pounds of illicit production and about 60% of California consumption still coming from the illicit market. Industry witnesses argued the legal market is in crisis, urged repeal of the scheduled excise tax increase, stronger enforcement against illicit cannabis and hemp-derived intoxicants, and expanded retail access. The Department of Consumer Affairs briefly presented nine budget proposals, including a $2.6 million ongoing request to maintain a business modernization system for several boards and bureaus. The Commission on the Status of Women and Girls described its work on economic and educational equity, health care, violence prevention, student rights, and archival and outreach projects, and said its budget request would convert limited-term positions to permanent. A member urged the commission to narrow its priorities toward current issues such as affordability, child care, and women’s health. The California Arts Council outlined its role as the state’s only statewide arts funder and requested restoration of $5 million in local assistance; supporters testified that the funding would leverage additional local investment and help sustain arts access, especially in rural communities. The hearing ended after the non-presentation items were noted and no further public comment was offered.

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• I have the honor of serving as the Policy Director for Texas Values.
• This is a government overreach and a threat to the proud American value of free speech.
• In almost three decades I've seen changes in public education that are not in line with Texas values,
• These decisions undermine the confidence of educators who have traditional values.
• We all share the same values and the same goals here to... to do what's best for Texas and do what's

Bills: SB 18, SB 19, SB18, SB19, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888

Keywords: Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water permit, water appropriation, dam permit exemption, reservoir, flood control, floodwater control, erosion control, sediment control, watershed protection, flood prevention, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS, USDA, local sponsor, district, authority, water infrastructure

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• How does this take into account changing levels in home values in the state of Florida?
• The fact we have tied local governments to an arbitrary value like the value of the homes has created
• These are counties that have home values.
• Every city in their county has a home value less than $200,000.
• It's absolutely immediate, and I'm shocked. with home values that are $34,000, $40,000.

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• Yeah, that's why we have dollar value modifiers, hold harmless in our school districts.
• So the value of vehicles outpaces the reductions of that assessed rate in my bill.
• In 2014, the assessed value of all vehicles on the road today was at $11 billion.
• the assessed value.
• Those who spend our money will not see a number. ...assessed value.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• And so the tax revenue is also down because the gross retail value of the industry is down.
• So the total value of the industry is contracted.
• So we need to make sure that we're reporting the value and the weight of the industry on a consistent
• There's more of that being sold through the market, but at a lower unit price, so the gross value of
• So a lot of our work is really shifting from kind of a value, not necessarily the values frame.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• $350,000 is the ceiling, not the floor, and small businesses still have full access to contracts valued
• values.
• So I would argue a little bit back on that, which I understand that we want the best value in that at
• I do see value in continuing to have this conversation.
• But I do believe that there's extreme value in having additional conversation on how we help those, my

Summary: The committee heard several measures focused on economic development, procurement, workforce equity, federal infrastructure funding, and food security. SB 1044 by Senator Reyes would raise and then index to inflation the cap for streamlined state contracts awarded to certified small businesses, microbusinesses, and disabled veteran business enterprises for services and IT work; supporters said the current cap is outdated and limits access, while opponents representing goods suppliers and some small business groups argued the bill could disadvantage goods contractors and should preserve lower thresholds for those contracts. After discussion about the ceiling versus floor effect of the cap and the impact on different types of businesses, the bill was approved as amended and sent to Appropriations. SB 247 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas would create a bid preference for projects that hire workers from disadvantaged communities; supporters framed it as a way to connect public infrastructure spending to family-sustaining jobs, while union construction employers opposed it because they said they cannot control worker dispatch through hiring halls and the bill would be difficult to implement. The committee advanced the measure to Appropriations despite those concerns. The committee also approved SJR 6 by Senator Cortese, which urges the federal government to honor commitments under the bipartisan infrastructure law, CHIPS and Science Act, and Inflation Reduction Act, with supporters emphasizing the importance of certainty for California infrastructure, clean energy, and semiconductor investments. SB 1025 by Senator Hurtado would establish an Office of Food Security and Affordability to coordinate food assistance efforts and develop a statewide food security strategy; supporters from a Kern County food bank and the University of California said the state’s response to hunger is fragmented and needs better coordination, while committee members asked about deliverables and timelines. The bill was sent to Appropriations. The committee also took up consent items SB 700 and SB 1340, which were moved on consent to Appropriations, and the hearing ended with the remaining votes recorded and the bills advanced. Throughout the hearing, members repeatedly discussed the need for clearer implementation details, data on program impacts, and how to balance equity goals with operational realities for state agencies, contractors, and small businesses.

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• transitions and value transitions and value and<00:25:39.640> to<00:25:39.800> highlight
• And when we talk about value, there's monetary value, there's quality of life value.
• > value,<00:30:08.520> there's value, there's monetary value, there's value, there's monetary
• value, there's um um um quality<00:30:10.680> of<00:30:10.800> life<00:30:11.200> value
• quality of life value. Does it matter? quality of life value. Does it matter?

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Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Education met for an overview of the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE). After approving the prior meeting minutes, staff from CPE explained that the council was reconstituted in 1997 and serves as Kentucky’s statewide coordinating body for higher education, with responsibilities including advising the General Assembly and governor, coordinating the postsecondary system, supporting budget and performance funding work, and using data to track outcomes. They described Kentucky’s governance structure, including the KCTCS governing board, independent boards at public universities, and CPE’s role in licensing private institutions and overseeing transfer, closed-school records, and tuition approval. CPE staff emphasized statewide strategic planning and the “60 by 30” goal of having 60% of working-age Kentuckians hold a meaningful credential by 2030. They said the agency uses dashboards, KPIs, and peer comparisons to set targets for institutions and monitor enrollment, retention, and graduation. They also highlighted the Kentucky Graduate Profile, a voluntary effort to embed 10 essential workforce skills into general education and major programs, and noted ongoing work on academic program approval, performance funding, and a biennial budget request. The presentation also focused on student support and workforce alignment initiatives. Staff described the Kentucky Advising Academy, the Commonwealth Education Continuum, and the Kentucky Student Success Collaborative, which work with K-12 partners and campuses to improve advising, transfer, wraparound supports, and career planning. They also discussed GEAR UP, the Futurity career-planning platform, and efforts to connect education pathways to workforce needs, including healthcare, veterans, and other adult learners. CPE reported that student debt at graduation has fallen to $10,168 at public institutions and that six in ten Kentucky undergraduates graduate debt free.

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• Those are our values, and that's what we're going to fight for. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• As insurance gets more expensive and harder to find, property values begin to fall.
• It's a carrying cost on owning your home, so your home's value declines.
• Same problem—insurance to mortgage to property values to broad economic collapse.
• . in our counties, where property values are predicted to decline by as much as 100%.