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• But this is tied to the Consumer Price Index.
• placed in the Constitution, then every year thereafter the increase would be based upon the Consumer Price
• It recognizes what families already know, that prices change constantly.
• So the amendment... ...know that prices change constantly.
• the amendment says that the wage would be adjusted each year based on inflation using the consumer price

Summary: The Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs met on May 21, 2012, with a quorum present and first approved the minutes from the prior meeting. The committee then heard Senate Bill 230 by Senator Barrow, a proposed constitutional amendment to let voters decide whether Louisiana should establish a state livable/minimum wage starting at $10.25 per hour in 2027, with future increases tied to the Consumer Price Index. Senator Barrow and several supporters framed the bill as a response to stagnant wages, rising housing and living costs, poverty, and related social problems, including crime, family instability, and child care barriers. A technical amendment was adopted to correct the bill’s language after questions were raised about whether it improperly required all employers to pay the stated wage rather than setting a minimum wage floor. Public testimony was largely in favor. Supporters included Mother Pearl Porter, who described decades of wage stagnation compared with sharply rising costs of rent, food, and gas; Angela Adkins of 10,000 Women Louisiana, who said workers should be able to cover basic expenses and that indexing wages to inflation would prevent future erosion; Jan Moeller of Invest in Louisiana, who argued the bill would help the ALICE population and noted Louisiana’s high poverty and inequality rates; Julie Schwamm Harris, who linked low wages to broader economic and social harms; Tom Costanza of the Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops, who cited Catholic social teaching and the common good; and Tyler Phillips, who spoke about the impact of low wages on students and low-income communities. The Louisiana Restaurant Association opposed the bill, arguing it did not account for tipped workers and would increase costs for restaurants and consumers. After debate, Senator Boudreaux moved to report SB 230 as amended. The motion failed on a roll call vote, 2 yeas and 3 nays, so the bill was not reported from committee. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Price gouging of essential goods is part of that, meaning exorbitant prices for fuel, food, and water
• However, statutorily only the Attorney General can prosecute price gouging during a declared disaster
• looking up recent disasters and during Hurricane Beryl last year, there were 113 complaints. about price
• handle deceptive trade practice cases in our local communities. have concurrent jurisdiction to handle price
• our community where businesses, certain individuals took advantage. of community members and raise prices

Bills: HB74, HB175, HB460, HB576, HB2271, HB2294, HB2874, HB3016, HB3133, HB3191, HB3458, HB3929, HB4063, HB4115, HB4394, HB74, HB175

Keywords: Puerto Verde, Port Authority, eminent domain, bonds, tax assessments, economic development, infrastructure, transportation, public welfare, child care, certifications, Texas Rising Star Program, grant program, disability inclusion, family income, affordability, economic impact, state study, cost analysis, government support

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• Chairman, you may recall when you and I were in our first session, Chairman Price offered a landmark
• it and so we it's really important that we clarify it so we can continue to offer it. at that low price
• for the consumer because it is a very low price for what it for what it does.
• The pluses of it not having to be placed in a trust would be that they can offer it at such a low price
• And that is one way they keep the price down. Right.

Bills: HB201, HB272, HB618, HB 1094, HB 1142, HB201, HB272

Keywords: financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, credit card fraud, debit card fraud, prosecution, illegal possession, state law, HB 618, Texas insurance code, IVF, in vitro fertilization, fertility treatment, infertility coverage, government employee health benefits

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• Senator Price? Senator Hovy? Here. Senator Kitchens? Senator Price? Here. Senator Shellnut? Here.
• Representative Price, let's call roll please. Senator... Please, Senator Butler. Senator Chestine.
• Senator Price. I. Senator Shellnut. I. Senator Smitherman. Senator Shellnut. I. Senator Smitherman.
• Senator Price, I second that. Okay, clerk, do you want to call the roll?
• Senator Price? Hi, Senator. Senator Shellnut? Hi, Senator Smitherman? Senator Shellnut?

Bills: HB266, SB85, SB166, HB266, SB85, SB166

Keywords: education, diploma, adult education, dropout prevention, nontraditional high school program, driver's license eligibility, 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

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• And so consequently, that's why you see these increases from year to year and with used car prices to
• And so consequently, that's why you see these increases from year to year and with use car prices to
• two of the business journal articles that I have, not with me, but two of those shows that the prices
• of business journal articles that I have, not with me, but two of those shows that the prices of ...
• And the result of that is that the prices have appreciated.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• legislature on the true cost of producing school meals to ensure transparency and avoid unnecessary price
• Thank you for the opportunity to testify. transparency and avoid unnecessary price transparency and avoid
• unnecessary price increases.<00:23:20.480> Um,<00:23:20.799> members,<00:23:21.200>
• 39:56.880> and<00:39:57.200> avoid<00:39:57.680> unnecessary<00:39:58.640> price
• transparency and avoid unnecessary price transparency and avoid unnecessary price increases.<00:

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Education heard three resolutions. STR 53 SD1 sought to have the Legislative Reference Bureau work with the Hawaii State Public Library System to identify rural and underserved communities needing better telecommunications access so residents can participate in the legislative process. Testimony from the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the measure, emphasizing that many advocates cannot always travel to the Capitol and need better access. STR 117 SD1 urged the Department of Education to work with the Department of Transportation Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee and the County of Hawaii to inventory bus stops on Hawaii Island used by students and develop safety improvements; DOE described an upcoming live route audit, noted the large number of routes and stops on the Big Island, and said some stops are on private roads. The Department of Transportation, Hawaii County Council, the mayor’s office, and others supported the measure, and members discussed whether the effort could eventually expand statewide. STR 134 asked the Department of Education to provide a detailed report on the true cost of producing school meals to improve transparency and avoid unnecessary price increases. DOE said it already tracks food, labor, benefits, supplies, equipment, and other costs to calculate per-meal costs, but does not currently include transportation costs in the same way; it stated its breakfast cost was $5.80 and lunch cost was $8.66. Support testimony came from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Appleseed, the Hawaii Children’s Action Network, the Hawaii Hunger Action Network, and others, who said clearer cost information is especially important amid funding uncertainty. In decision making, the committee amended and passed STR 53 SD1, reverting it to the original draft by replacing the Legislative Reference Bureau with the Controller and adding coordination with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development and the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office, while removing references tied to the LRB and the public access room outreach clause. The committee also amended and passed STR 117 SD1, shifting the lead role to the Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee and adding a request for the County of Hawaii to consider funding the effort. STR 134 was passed unamended. Representative Souza was excused for the votes.

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• , we've seen such a large increase over the past few years that it's really, we can't increase the price
• As companies are competing for price and competing against TWIA and other writers in the area, you have
• Representative, Senator Hunter's kept us from getting a price increase. But if I'm outside...
• I much prefer that the market priced those.
• If you do that, we would very much prefer. ...that companies be able to price it with their experience

Bills: HB778, HB 1266, HB1576, HB2213, HB2517, HB2518, HB2841, HB3306, HB3320, HB3388, HB3508, HB3520, HB3689

Keywords: credentialing, healthcare, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, managed care, hurricane, windstorm, loss mitigation, grants, insurance discounts, property retrofitting, insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, board composition, coastal counties, property insurance, taxation, Texas FAIR Plan Association, premium taxes, maintenance taxes

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• Just to let you know that everything has been escalated: price, staggering wage increases, and rising
• the owner rejects any offer from the residents, this section also requires the owner to share the prices
• aware of any other business that is required to post a notice as to why they're increasing their prices
• Index for shelter means the most current seasonally adjusted index for the consumer price index for all
• What is the Did you look up to see what the average price is? Representative Johnson.

Bills: HF1143, HF1548, HF1340, HF2549, HF2559, HF1673, HF2740, HF2507, HF2461, HF2381, HF2695

Keywords: education funding, unemployment aid, special education, Minnesota statutes, appropriations, housing, redevelopment, local government, trust funds, community development, HF1340, housing infrastructure bonds, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, affordable housing, supportive housing, permanent housing, adaptive reuse, area median income, AMI

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• and that’s not for kids who are free lunch because they’re already free, or for kids who are full price
• for how much it cost to feed<00:25:34.799> a<00:25:35.000> reduced<00:25:35.480> price
• um lunch which is feed a reduced price um lunch which is what<00:25:37.039> this<00:25:37.159
• 26:00.799> full already free or for kids who are full already free or for kids who are full price
• because they still have to pay price because they still have to pay thank thank thank you<00:26:05.039

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Um and especially with uh, you know, increased gas prices and food prices, um that's getting harder and
• <00:17:58.720> increased<00:17:59.360> um<00:17:59.520> gas<00:17:59.840> prices
• with uh you know increased um gas prices with uh you know increased um gas prices and<00:18:00.559
• > getting<00:18:02.400> harder and food prices um that's getting harder and food prices
• start that and maybe, you know, one day be able to buy a home because, again, also increasing gas prices

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee heard House File 2499, as amended by the DE1, which would expand Minnesota’s renters’ credit by nearly doubling the income cutoff and increasing the maximum credit, with the bill laid over for possible inclusion in the tax bill. Representative Lee explained that the DE1 updated tax years and amounts after a new forecast, and argued the bill would bring the renters’ credit closer to parity with the homestead credit. She cited Department of Revenue data showing that recent changes to the renters’ credit increased participation and average refunds, and said the proposal would help more renters, including middle-income households and more seniors and people with disabilities. Testifiers Michael Dah of Homeline and Nan Madden of the Minnesota Budget Project supported the bill. Dah said renters face rising housing costs and a shortage of affordable homes, and described how renters use the credit for basic needs like school supplies, clothing, eyeglasses, dental care, groceries, and car repairs. Madden said the credit refunds property taxes paid through rent, helps workers, families, seniors, and people with disabilities, and noted that more than 310,000 households received the credit in 2023 across every part of the state. She also said recent filing changes made the credit easier to claim and increased participation. Members broadly discussed the fairness of treating renters and homeowners similarly, the role of property taxes in housing costs, and whether the bill should be viewed as helping low-income or more middle-income households. Representative Abeler, Smith, Howard, and Huitt expressed support, while Representative Roach argued the broader problem is rising property taxes driven by mandates on counties and said the bill is only a temporary fix. Representative Anderson questioned extending the credit to higher-income renters and said policy should prioritize homeownership, while Representative Lee responded that many renters are middle-class, that renters often cannot save for a down payment, and that the bill would help them stabilize financially. The bill was then laid over as amended.

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• <00:02:24.720> Price, >> Mr. Ore, Mr. Price, >> Mr. Ore, Mr.
• And on Price regarding Chambers County.
• Price. Mr. Roberts. Mr. Barfoot Mr.
• BR pending. >> Senator Price. >> Thank you, Mr. President.
• Thank you, Senator Price. Thank you, Senator Price.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum of 28 senators present. The body agreed to excuse absent senators, dispense with reading and adopt the previous journal, and allow bills and committee reports to be introduced throughout the day. The presiding officer also recognized several guests on the floor and in the gallery, including an intern from the Lieutenant Governor’s office and guests of Senator Chambliss. Committee reports focused on confirmations for Alabama State University’s Board of Trustees. Patricia Anne Jones (Confirmation 79), Angela Star (Confirmation 80), and Bobby Singleton (Confirmation 78) each received favorable committee reports and were confirmed by the full Senate, with roll-call votes showing unanimous or near-unanimous support. The chamber spent considerable time in lighthearted debate and personal remarks during Singleton’s confirmation before adopting the motion and confirming him. The Senate also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 81 commending the Coach Safely Foundation for youth sports injury mitigation, and several other resolutions honoring individuals and organizations, including Johnny Williams, Jim America, Senior Trooper Hunter Woodruff, and retired Army Colonel Shawn Thomas Prricett. A resolution encouraging Alabama public high schools to form a consortium was also adopted. On local bills, the Senate passed Senate Bill 243 regarding Jefferson County and House Bill 532 regarding Shelby County, both by using the previous roll and with no opposition. The Rules Committee then reported a special order calendar for the 22nd legislative day, which the Senate adopted 30-0. The special order calendar included bills on the Board of Funeral Services, the Public Service Commission, tax abatements, electric utilities, child support, dogs, school lands, Chambers County, and real property. The first special-order bill taken up was Senate Bill 107 by Senators Figures and Gudger, concerning the Alabama Board of Funeral Services. Senators discussed the bill’s purpose of funding the board’s increased duties, the effect on funeral home license fees, and an amendment offered by Senator Bell to reduce certain fees. The amendment was adopted, and the bill was explained as not affecting pre-need funeral arrangements. Debate continued as members asked questions about costs to families and funeral homes, but the chamber had not yet reached final disposition of the bill by the end of the excerpt.

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• Senator Price, here. Senator Sessions, here. Senator Shelnut. Senator Singleton, here.
• Senator Price, hi. Senator Sessions, hi. Senator Shelnut. Senator Singleton, hi.
• Senator Price. Move for a favorable report. Senator Price, seconded by Senator Sessions.

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• Senator Price here. Senator Sessions here. Senator Shelnut. Senator Singleton here.
• Senator Price, hi. Senator Sessions, hi. Senator Shelnut. Senator Singleton, hi.
• Senator Price. Move for a favorable report. Senator Price, seconded by Senator Sessions.

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• 58.159> trust Many Minnesota households are locked out of home ownership due to rising home prices
• It's to incentivize people to build at an affordable price and having equity in their communities by
• <00:02:22.959> As ownership to rising home prices. As ownership to rising home prices.
• households are often priced out. households are often priced out.
• and having equity an affordable price and having equity into<00:02:58.879> their<00:02:59.120

Bills: HF3600, HF3809, HF3608

Keywords: housing, community land trusts, competitive development, development programs, Minnesota, HF3809, Minnesota eviction law, landlord-tenant, residential lease, minor child, children in eviction, eviction complaint, defendant prohibition, expedited eviction, expedited hearing, summary eviction, tenant protections, housing policy, civil penalty, nonwaivable lease terms

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• service to keep these prices affordable. service to keep these prices affordable.
• Uh the price of wood poles have got has Uh the price of wood poles have got has gone<01:29:45.760>
• /c><01:30:11.679> of<01:30:12.320> doing the price of the price of of doing the price of
• to pay that energy pass through price to pay that energy pass through price that<02:30:18.479>
• We have price challenges.

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• <00:04:15.720> and<00:04:16.000> pricing<00:04:16.560> and where the price and
• pricing and where the price and pricing and licensing<00:04:17.200> problems<00:04:17.720>
• > mean<00:05:18.520> many High prices and restrictions mean many High prices and restrictions
• negotiate those prices. negotiate those prices.
• And I negotiate a a really fair price.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Copper prices are near historic highs, and copper theft is rampant across California, causing devastating
• I can barely afford to buy a house at today's prices.
• Virtually everyone here pledges to try to do all we can to lower housing prices.
• This bill, this action here, no one has made a case that this is going to raise housing prices.
• Unelected bureaucrats that voted to increase gas prices, no, they don't deserve a raise.

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call and first dealt with a procedural dispute over four amendments to AB 1240. The Speaker ruled the amendments out of order as not germane, and the Assembly sustained that ruling on a 49-16 vote. Members then added co-authors to several consent-calendar resolutions, including measures on the National Conference of State Legislators, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, ALS Awareness Month, and Men’s Mental Health Month, before adopting the consent calendar. The chamber also heard guest introductions, including a welcome for Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, and took up a motion to bring AB 41 up out of file, which failed 19-48. The bulk of the meeting was floor action on a long series of bills and resolutions, many of which passed with broad bipartisan support. Measures approved included ACR 40 supporting immigrant students and FAFSA privacy; AB 917 on permanent status for certain school employees; AB 985 on anesthesia access; AB 7 and AB 42 on higher education and student services; AB 245 providing property tax relief for wildfire victims; AB 255 allowing funding for drug-free recovery housing; AB 279 updating K-12 library standards; AB 289 creating a pilot for automated speed enforcement in highway construction zones; AB 291 on an educator apprentice program; AB 327 addressing swatting; AB 340 on confidential union communications; AB 341 creating an oral health technical assistance center for people with disabilities; AB 356 on San Diego health care infrastructure; AB 410 on bot disclosure; AB 476 on copper theft enforcement; AB 477 on educator pay targets; AB 485 on stolen wages and business licensing; AB 487, the insurance committee’s technical omnibus bill; AB 573 on tobacco retail license fees; AB 598 on school mapping technology; AB 635 on mobile home law enforcement referrals; AB 651 on remote participation for incarcerated parents in dependency hearings; AB 654 on homelessness hotline assistance in Los Angeles County; AB 662 creating a South County higher education task force; AB 667 on language access in professional licensing; AB 669 limiting early denial of addiction treatment; AB 670 on naturally occurring affordable housing; AB 695 on online continuation of community college for deported students; AB 723 on disclosure for digitally altered real estate images; AB 727 placing Trevor Project information on student IDs; and AB 736, a $10 billion affordable housing bond for the June 2026 ballot, which passed on a 61-11 urgency vote after extensive debate. Debate on AB 736 was the most extensive of the day, with supporters arguing the bond would help address California’s housing crisis and give voters a chance to weigh in, while opponents criticized the state’s bond debt and past spending results. The Assembly then recessed for caucus meetings and later returned to continue the daily file, where additional measures were taken up, including AB 798 adding diapers and wipes to the emergency food bank reserve program, which passed 56-0, and AB 821 on career technical education, which was presented as bipartisan-supported as the transcript continued.

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• that places out a lot of people prices that places out a lot of people prices them<00:36:25.319>
• a lot of people into that really prices a lot of people into this<00:36:52.000> investment<00
• And if you have to pay 9% sales tax on the price of a car, that just ruins your investment.
• the capital gains tax and you're pricing the capital gains tax and you're pricing people<00:38:40.000
• And I know that gold has not doubled in price in the last three years, and so I'm curious.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• > anti-competitive the prices through anti-competitive the prices through anti-competitive practices
• , from retained rebates, spread pricing, from retained rebates, spread pricing, administrative<02
• Rather, the goal is to drug prices.
• bundled bag, and the price was $9549. bundled bag, and the price was $9549.
• I want the absolute lowest price."

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The president promised lower prices in a booming economy, and we're going to get higher prices and a
• The president promised lower prices in a booming economy, and we're going to get higher prices and a
• The president promised lower prices in a booming economy, and we're going to get higher prices and a
• The president promised lower prices in a booming economy, and we're going to get higher prices and a
• Consumers are worried because their prices are skyrocketing. iPhone prices could go up as much as $350

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 1012, house, all