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• previous year's 2023 contribution limitation.
• previous year's 2023 contribution limitation.
• We have water contribution districts.
• Paul that they contribute by Minnesotans by the... ...contribute by Minnesotans by the thousands coming
• They contribute to the safety of areas.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Contributes max up to maximum one-third of all total contributions by the local governing body in a particular
• The minimum contribution rate is $30,000.
• Members themselves do not contribute to the fund.
• That means from a maximum one-third contribution rate to use an actually determined contribution rate
• Contribution in appropriation and biennium.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• The contributions to active care are done a little bit.
• Based upon a contribution rate per member per month.
• The state contribution rate is $75. per employee per month.
• As a quick reminder, the ORP is a defined contribution.
• revenue dedicated covered contributions.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• <00:04:56.000> For fully recognize their contributions.
• For fully recognize their contributions.
• May we continue to tell their story and ensure their contributions are never forgotten. Thank you.
• May we continue to tell their story and ensure their contributions are never forgotten. Thank you.
• contributions during World War II. contributions during World War II.

Keywords: House streaming session for Monday, March 9, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, established a quorum, and approved the previous day’s journal. The main formal action was the reading and adoption of a House resolution honoring the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion for their World War II service, with remarks emphasizing their role in clearing a massive mail backlog, supporting troop morale, and breaking barriers for African American women in the military. The resolution was read in full and presented on March 9, 2026. The chamber then handled introductory legislation and Senate messages on consent calendars. House Bills 1632 through 1642 were read the first time and referred to the appropriate committees, and Introductory House Bond Initiatives 62 through 65 were referred to Appropriations. Senate Bill 439 was introduced in the House and referred to Economic Matters, and Senate Bill 69 was introduced and referred to Government, Labor, and Elections. No objections or recorded votes were noted on these referrals. The remainder of the meeting consisted largely of caucus and guest announcements. Members announced upcoming caucus meetings, a high school shadow day, an Iftar dinner hosted by the Muslim and Women’s Caucuses, a Women’s Caucus election with in-person and remote voting times, and other constituent and guest recognitions, including District nights and visits from AFSCME Maryland Council 3, the Junior League of Annapolis, foster youth participants, and student pages. The House then adjourned on motion of the Majority Leader until Tuesday, March 10 at 10:00 a.m.

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• Tarr: contribution limits to state party committees. Mr. President.
• Tarr: increasing individual contribution limits to candidate committees.
• Tarr: increasing individual contribution limits to candidate committees.
• Rausch, late contribution reporting. Amendment number seven by Ms.
• Rausch, late contribution reporting.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate considered a campaign finance and ballot question transparency bill, taking up a series of amendments. Several amendments offered by Senator Tarr were rejected, including proposals on safety-based redactions, standardized valuation/liability reporting, higher contribution limits, municipal ballot question reporting, tax-exempt entities in ballot campaigns, and post-election audits for all statewide elections. Amendments by Senators Rausch and DiDomenico were adopted, including late contribution reporting and retroactive reporting with an emergency preamble. Senator Feingold’s amendment to prohibit pay-per-signature arrangements for petition gathering was also adopted after a roll call vote. The bill, Senate No. 2898, An Act improving campaign finance reporting by state ballot question committees, was then passed to be engrossed by a 38-0 vote. The Senate next took up Senate No. 2903, An Act honoring Blue Star families, which would provide specialty license plates at no charge to the parent, child, or spouse of a law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. Senators spoke in support, emphasizing the sacrifice of officers and their families, including the recent funeral of Officer Stephen LaPorteur. The bill was ordered to a third reading and then passed to be engrossed by a 38-0 vote. The chamber also approved several committee extension orders. These extended deadlines for the Committees on Aging and Independence, Education, Public Service, and Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, with members noting the limited number of bills and the need for additional time to complete review, cost analysis, or respond to commission reports. The Senate then adopted an order to meet again the following Tuesday at 11 a.m., dispensed with printing a calendar, and adjourned in memory of Stuart H. Altman.

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• The contributions of the Asian and Pacific Islander American community are invaluable to our state.
• The federal benefits that they have contributed to and that they deserve.
• They raise families, and they contribute to our communities.
• Immigrants, workers, contribute. over $1 trillion to California's economy.
• We're here to contribute and continue the fabric of the United States. That's my experience.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• , a political committee account, and it was accruing fees, but you were never actually getting contributions
• because it kind of creates a new process, but it would only apply to committees that didn't have contributions
• , a political committee account, and it was accruing fees, but you were never actually getting contributions
• To committees that didn't have contributions and expenditures.
• and made no expenditures, and if the committee subsequently received contributions and expenditures,

Keywords: 1182, all

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• with family values, and he's also expressed uh his willingness to serve on this board as a way to contribute
• board as a willingness to serve on this board as a way<00:02:22.400> to<00:02:22.640> contribute
• way to contribute back to the community. way to contribute back to the community.
• <00:02:28.239> Um<00:02:28.879> we contributes back to the community.
• Um we contributes back to the community.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Water and Land heard GM 735, a nomination for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) of Michael Chia for a term ending June 30, 2029. HCDA Executive Director Craig Nakamoto testified in support, saying Chia had served on the board over the past year and brought experience in financial planning, client advising, and a willingness to serve the community. The committee also noted written testimony in support from DBEDT Director James Tokioka, Mike Ozua, and Ianaka LLC. Members discussed Chia’s role as the Kakaako business representative on the HCDA board and noted that his business is located in the Kakaako Community Development District. The chair praised HCDA’s work and said the agency’s responsibilities appear to be expanding beyond Oahu to the neighbor islands, including Maui. Chia thanked the committee and said he looked forward to the next four years. The chair recommended advise and consent on GM 735. There was no discussion against the motion, and the recommendation was adopted by vote, with the chair and vice chair voting aye; Senator Chang voted aye; Senator McKelby and Senator Dort were excused. The committee then concluded its agenda.

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• Senate Bill 3385, Marshall County, extend repeal or on and raise annual amount of authority to contribute
• Clerk, please read the title. >> Senate Bill 3390, City of Philadelphia, authorize a contribution to
• <00:07:22.240> to<00:07:22.559> Philadelphia authorize a contribution to Philadelphia
• authorize a contribution to Philadelphia Transit.
• Senate Bill 3110, tax credits provide against income at the lower taxes for voluntary cash contributions

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 19 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate considered a series of local and private bills, mostly extending repealer dates or authorizing small local taxes and contributions. These included measures for the City of Laurel, City of Clinton, City of Moss Point, and City of Hattiesburg to continue hotel/motel or restaurant taxes for tourism, parks, and recreation; a Marshall County bill allowing a $7,500 annual contribution to the Bahyia Area Arts Council; a Jackson County bill extending a $5,000 contribution to Friends of Arts, Culture, and Education; a City of Philadelphia bill authorizing a one-time $10,000 contribution to Philadelphia Transit; and a Dotto County bill allowing golf carts and low-speed vehicles on certain public roads. The chamber also approved a Jackson County bill revising the powers and duties of the county fair board. Most of these local bills were passed by voice vote and then by the morning roll call, with no questions raised. The Senate also took up several conference-related matters and House amendments. On Senate Bill 2676, the Proxy Advance of Transparency Act, the Senate voted not to concur and to invite conference. On Senate Bill 2882, dealing with homestead exemption eligibility, members discussed a House amendment clarifying that property owners who deed property but reserve a life estate do not have to reapply for homestead exemption; the Senate concurred and sent the bill to the governor. Additional items later in the calendar included nonconcurrence and conference invitations on bills involving a rural hospital pilot program, dependent care tax credits, health reimbursement arrangement tax credits, state park land lease tax treatment, rural hospital contributions, electronic payment processing fees, storm-related utility revenue bonds, agriculture and logging sales tax exemptions, and revisions to the Pregnancy Resource Act. Near the end of the calendar, senators chose to pass and retain several remaining items rather than take final action, and leadership noted the need to move bills off the calendar in the next session. The Senate then moved to announcements, including committee meetings and a bipartisan social event, and several members requested that the journal reflect adjournment in memory of named individuals. The chamber ultimately agreed to recess until later that day or until the last committee report was filed, with the journal to reflect adjournment until the next morning.

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• In total, donors contributed $40 million to communities.
• The tax credit then is for a business that makes a contribution to the Main Street program. Yes.
• The program uses contributions to award grants to community development financial institutions.
• The program uses contributions to award grants to community development financial institutions.
• However, the exact role of the preference in contributing to those goals is unclear.

Summary: The committee met on July 15, 2026, but initially lacked a quorum, so it could not adopt prior minutes. Chair Jerry Pollett welcomed new member Senator Victoria Hunt and new JLARC staff, and noted national recognition for recent JLARC reports. The meeting then moved into a series of preliminary audit presentations and an agency strategic management update, with committee members asking questions after each item. JLARC presented a preliminary audit of DCYF’s Juvenile Rehabilitation programs. Staff concluded that crowding, staffing shortages, weak risk assessments, and inconsistent programming combine to create unsafe conditions. The report found that most youth are housed in two large secure facilities operating near or above capacity, incidents rise as population rises, 47% of frontline staff leave within a year, current assessment tools are not valid for the population, and program access depends more on facility than individual need. JLARC made one recommendation to the legislature to address crowding and seven to DCYF, including improving retention, training, incident response procedures, validated assessments, program alignment, and data quality. DCYF Secretary Ross Hunter said the agency agreed overcrowding is a serious problem, described ongoing efforts to improve staffing and safety, and said a detailed response would be provided later. Committee members raised concerns about education access, retaliation against staff or youth who participated in the audit, and whether JR-25 has helped or worsened conditions. JLARC then presented a preliminary audit of Labor and Industries’ enforcement of farm worker labor laws. The audit found that L&I generally meets inspection timelines for health and safety complaints, but not for wage and hour or retaliation complaints, where delays are driven largely by time before assignment to an investigator. Staff said complaint volume exceeds capacity, though the agency has added staff, created screening processes, and reorganized workloads, and 2026 legislation now allows prioritization of complaints and broader investigations. JLARC recommended that L&I report back in December 2026 and December 2027 on backlog reduction and implementation of the new law. An L&I representative said the agency is hiring additional staff and will provide a formal response later. The committee also received a JLARC overview and Department of Health strategic management plan update on hospital data reporting, inspections, complaints, and adverse event reporting. DOH reported measurable progress on inspection compliance, new staffing and licensing systems, translated complaint forms, and plans for future work on language access, adverse event reporting, and financial data dashboards. After lunch, JLARC began its 2026 tax preference performance reviews. The first review covered the Main Street tax credit, which JLARC said has helped increase the number of Main Street communities and businesses, with positive growth near designated districts; JLARC recommended continuing the preference and improving business-count data. The second review covered the equitable access to credit program, which JLARC said appears to support underserved communities by funding loans through CDFIs; JLARC recommended continuing the preference beyond its 2027 expiration. The committee began questions on the program mechanics and the role of the Community Reinvestment Act, and the presentation was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• by Senator Price and Representative Bacala provides relative to the determination of employer contributions
• Senate Bill 13 by Senator Price provides relative to the determination of employer contributions and
• Senate Bill 13 by Senator Price provides relative to the determination of employer contributions and
• Senate Bill 20 by Senator Price provides relative to the determination of employer contributions and
• Relative to the determination of employer contributions and amortization of certain actuarial gains for

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The Retirement Committee met with a quorum and heard a series of retirement-system bills, mostly described by sponsors and system directors as cleanup measures, technical corrections, or changes to funding and re-employment rules. Early bills included SB 22, which made the constable position for the Second City Court of New Orleans eligible for membership in the Municipal Employees Retirement System, and SB 17, which created a funding deposit account for cost-of-living adjustments for registrars of voters’ employees. The committee also advanced SB 455 and SB 456, addressing employer participation in the Parochial Employees Retirement System and compensation for assigned retired judges, respectively. The committee then took up a group of State Police and teacher-retirement measures. SB 8 added the Louisiana Access Management Pool as a participating employer in MERS. SB 10, SB 11, and SB 12 adjusted State Police retirement funding and actuarial treatment, including changes to COLA funding, benefit increase funding, and administrative definitions. SB 16 reduced annual trustee education requirements for retirement boards from 16 hours to 12. SB 13 made similar actuarial-funding changes for the Teacher’s Retirement System, and SB 14, developed from a study group, consolidated and simplified TRSL return-to-work rules while expanding some re-employment options for retirees. Later bills focused on re-employment and system funding. SB 18 repealed a special exception allowing certain MERS retirees to return to part-time work while collecting full benefits, while protecting current participants. SB 20 and SB 21 updated actuarial gain and loss handling for the School Employees’ Retirement System and LASERS, respectively, to align with newer COLA funding structures. SB 416 expanded re-employment options for retired Department of Public Safety and Corrections employees in critical shortage positions, prompting discussion about staffing needs and cross-gender strip-search issues in prisons. SB 477 clarified the retirement status of the Chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board as a full-time state employee. All bills discussed were reported favorably, and the chair announced the committee’s next meeting would be moved from Monday to Tuesday.

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:05:03.720> the workforce are ready to contribute the workforce are ready to contribute
• used up and covered only about 6% of the year's increased contributions.
• accounts are defined contribution accounts are defined contribution retirement<01:30:49.920>
• for fiscal 24 total contributions for fiscal 24 total employer<01:31:18.159> contributions<01
• contributions contributions $482,000<01:31:32.239> in<01:31:32.400> fiscal<01:31:32.719

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities presented an overview of the system and several budget riders. Board Chair George Soul described the system’s structure, noting 26 colleges and seven universities governed by a 15-member board, and emphasized that Minnesota State serves about 270,000 students annually, including many students of color, adult learners, Pell-eligible students, first-generation students, and veterans. He highlighted the system’s workforce role, saying it offers more than 4,000 programs, extensive employer partnerships, and that 86% of graduates find jobs in their field or a related field. He then turned the presentation over to system staff to discuss specific funding requests. Associate Vice Chancellor Kim Lynch focused on the Z-degree textbook program, which supports zero-textbook-cost courses and degrees. She said prior legislative support has produced about $3.1 million in savings in academic year 2024 and more than $12.6 million in aggregate savings, with 10 colleges now offering Z degrees and 12 more on track or exploring implementation. She described the program’s use of open educational resources, instructional design support, and library resources to fill gaps where free materials are not available, and said students save roughly $7 to $10 for every $1 invested. Members praised the program and asked about its expansion. Associate Vice Chancellor Paul Shepard discussed student support funding, including a centralized basic needs resource hub, the Mantra Health mental health platform, and the emergency grant program. He said student surveys showed significant food, housing, and homelessness insecurity, and that the basic needs hub has served over 2,400 students with a 97% positive response rate. He said Mantra provides telecounseling, peer support, self-paced courses, and crisis support, and clarified in response to questions that it is not AI-driven and does not sell student data; general usage data is collected, and follow-up with campus counselors occurs only at the student’s request. He also said the emergency grant program has distributed over $3 million to more than 4,800 students, with grants averaging just under $700, and that campuses use application review and recordkeeping to manage repeat requests. Members asked about counselor staffing, data privacy, and grant safeguards. The final item addressed sexual assault reporting and prevention funding. System staff said the appropriation supports technology infrastructure for statutory reporting, case management for investigations, campus prevention training, and professional development for Title IX coordinators and related staff. They noted that the statutory student training requirement is funded by individual colleges and universities, not by this appropriation. No formal votes were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• She's said that non-admitted carriers don't contribute to the guarantee fund, and if one of them goes
• The non-admitted carriers don't contribute to the FAIR Plan.
• And if we do get out of balance... ...contribute to the FAIR Plan.
• , demand that the homeowners contribute where they have means to do so, and really buy down that risk
• , demand that the homeowners contribute where they have means to do. demand that the locals also contribute

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And part of that has been due to prior budgets reducing employee and employer contributions into the
• these one-time general fund contributions.
• And we have not had any employee contribution rate change for a number of years.
• And so every year, Employee contribution rate change for a number of years.
• Additionally, it adds a deduction of up to $6,000 for contributions to a...

Keywords: 1182, all

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• And I don't think we would do enough to recognize and educate the public about their huge contribution
• In this recognition, we acknowledge their heroic contributions. to the nation's military and civil rights
• It's great that the state as a whole is starting to recognize their achievements and their contributions
• Important recognition was served to honor the extraordinary bravery, dedication, and contributions of
• Their story is one of resilience and triumph over adversity, making their contributions vital. to both

Bills: HCR92, HB 114, HB561, HB 1171, HB1894, HB2026, HB2143, HB2337, HB2564, HB114

Keywords: Tuskegee Airmen, commemoration, African American history, civil rights, military recognition, veterans, mental health, Texas Veterans Commission, peer support, suicide prevention, community mental health, grant program, defense, grants, local government, economic support, community development, health and wellness, outdoor recreation, state land use

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• This day is set aside. to honor the contributions of the Texas State Aquarium for our state.
• The Texas State Aquarium is recognized as a significant economic force contributing $195 million to the
• The contributions of its dedicated and diverse membership continue to contribute to our community. mission
• President. spirit and lasting contributions to agriculture, education, and industry.
• We celebrate Alamo's contributions to Texas and look forward to its continued prosperity.

Bills: SJR3, SB5, SB21, SB72, SB703, SB764, SB790, SJR36, SJR3, SJR34, SJR18, SCR9, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB5, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB372, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB764, SB842, SB971, SB790, SB767, SB480, SB1066, SB929, SB765, SB523, SB62, SB19, SB18, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB869, SB890, SB992, SB1145, SB494, SB290, SB766, SB11, SB10, SB13, SB263, SJR3, SB5, SR172, SR176, SR177, SR190, SR193, SR194, SR202, SR203, SR208

Keywords: dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, research institute, funding, grants, state health initiatives, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, investment reserve, economic resilience, financial security, vehicle rental, damage waiver

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• . >> SENATE BILL 7010 THE BILL ENTITLED AN ACT RELATING TO ROTH CONTRIBUTION PLANS AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION
• Senator Mayfield: THE FEDERAL TAX LAW ALLOWS DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS TO OFFER BOTH PRETAX CONTRIBUTIONS
• AND POST TAX ROTH CONTRIBUTIONS.
• LIMITS THE STATE AND LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS TO ONLY OFFER THE PRETAX CONTRIBUTION
• A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT RELATING TO ROTH CONTRIBUTION PLANS AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAMS.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• We just heard the member from Montpelier reflect on Terry Anderson's life and contributions to Vermont
• Um so, Madam Speaker, in recognition of all the contributions our recreational fishing and hatcheries
• our recreational fishing contributions our recreational fishing and<00:10:15.920> hatcheries<
• He has<00:11:08.320> contributed<00:11:08.839> to<00:11:08.920> published<00:11:
• 09.480> research has contributed to published research has contributed to published research research

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House began with a moment of silence and read two adopted House Concurrent Resolutions. HCR 298 recognized the importance of the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife’s fish culture program and hatcheries to aquatic sustainability, recreational fishing, education, and the economy. HCR 300 honored the life and work of Terry Anderson, a Vermont AIDS advocate, Democratic Party leader, and longtime activist; members offered personal tributes to his compassion, mentorship, and political leadership, and the resolution was sent to his family and the Vermont Democratic Party. The chamber then took up several bills returned from the Senate. H. 583, relating to clinical decision-making, was explained as having minor Senate amendments adjusting dates and adding collaboration language for Green Mountain Care Board reporting; the House Health Care Committee recommended concurrence, and the House agreed. H. 657, relating to Department for Children and Families programming, was also amended in small ways, including changes to language on Social Security benefits for youth in foster care, certification forms for unaccompanied youth, and an effective date; after debate about whether the bill could affect family separation, the House adopted the Senate changes by roll call vote, 133-2. The House next considered S. 202 on portable solar energy generation devices. The Senate’s changes narrowed landlord-related language and updated appliance efficiency standards; the House Energy Committee then proposed a further amendment striking the Senate’s addition of electric motors from the efficiency list, citing conflicting testimony, and the House concurred with that further amendment. Members also discussed notice procedures between tenants and landlords and the safety rationale for the bill. Finally, the House passed S. 208 on standards for law enforcement identification and S. 212 on potable water supply and wastewater system connections, both in concurrence with proposals of amendment. The House then recessed until 1:00 p.m.

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• This bill supports the Malu Ars agreement and supports the portion of the state's contribution to the
• This bill supports the Malu Ars agreement and supports the portion of the state's contribution to the
• settlement, to be able to impact, is absolutely critical, um, that all of the parties be able to contribute
• will match up as you uh contributions will match up as you uh put<00:16:59.839> in<00:17:00.000
• but I'm not Pico and their contributions but I'm not sure<00:18:58.960> where<00:18:59.280>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard House Bill 344 HD1, which would require new buildings to include electric vehicle charger-ready parking stalls. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from the State Energy Office, Department of Accounting and General Services, the Disabilities and Communication Access Board, and others. Members asked about cost and infrastructure impacts; the State Energy Office said the added cost would likely be modest if planned from the start, but that electrical capacity remains a key challenge for expanding EV charging. The chairs proposed two amendments: extending the bill to cover on-grade parking lots and adding language for Level 1 or Level 3 charging when appropriate. After discussion, both committees voted to pass HB 344 HD1 with amendments. In the Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs committee, the chair voted aye, one member voted with reservation, and excused members were noted; the Government Operations committee also passed the measure, with one aye vote and one vote with reservations. The committees also heard House Bill 10001 HD1 SD1, relating to the Maui wildfire settlement trust fund. The Governor’s Office, Attorney General’s Office, Maui County, and the Tax Foundation testified in support. Members questioned Hawaii Electric Industries’ ability to fund its share of the settlement and whether the state should pay first or in tranches. The chair proposed amendments requiring all defendant parties to submit payment plans and proof of ability to pay, and requiring non-state defendants to fund their shares into escrow before the state releases its share. The committee adopted the amendments and passed the bill unanimously by the members present. Later, the committee deferred action on House Bill 229 HD1 until March 20 for clarification on amendments, then passed House Bill 860 HD1 with amendments addressing liability for limited resurfacing of disputed roads, and passed House Bill 1161 HD2 with amendments concerning highway fund use, formula calculations, and EV-related county fees.

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• We're empowering our veterans and contributing to our local economies.
• With celebrating this genius's contributions, not just to this country, but the world.
• And it's supposed to be an insult to little children to learn about his contributions.
• And it's supposed to be an insult to little children to learn about his contributions.
• Put in the archives of the Army his contributions as a military man, we take it out.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 2, 2026, 1012, house, all