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• Ironically, it is their favorite subject: risk pools.
• The risk pool is a model in which they can hopefully get it.
• a risk pool that is going to be viable for sustainable, predictable premiums.
• for the groups to come together to pool for the groups to come together to pool their<01:20:17.480
• I know you've been over in Finance, I guess.

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• go through 7 to 8 hours of online training, pass those tests, then you'd go into a nice warm, clear pool
• <00:34:58.760> with<00:34:58.839> a<00:34:59.040> dive nice warm clear pool
• with a dive nice warm clear pool with a dive instructor<00:35:00.320> and<00:35:00.480> spend
• you<00:49:21.720> go<00:49:21.880> to<00:49:22.040> the<00:49:22.200> pool
• <00:49:22.880> then the pool uh once you go to the pool then the pool uh once you go to the

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• provided through the state financing provided through the state loan<01:06:23.760> programs.
• surface water drainage utility financing surface water drainage utility has<01:07:31.200> been
• We will take up House Bill 5, oil and gas bonding pool investment and earnings. Thank you.
• 5, oil and We will take up House Bill 5, oil and gas<01:56:33.280> bonding<01:56:33.840> pool
• pool investment and earnings.<01:56:36.480> Thank<01:56:36.639> you.

Keywords: 916, all

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• And that is having ripple effects through everyone in public finance and frankly private finance too.
• finance and frankly private finance too. finance and frankly private finance too.
• But, um, we were open to ways of financing certain things.
• <01:19:19.520> certain were open to ways of financing certain were open to ways of financing
• <02:14:59.199> So, management of its finances. So, management of its finances.

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• We had been working a lot on our budgets and accounting and finance side of the house for the last seven
• agreement, and we're in year two or year three, and you're sitting in front of LFC or the Senate Finance
• of the things I can tell you is we have both talked to the California ISO and the Southwest Power Pool
• West Tech is being run out of the Western Power Pool up in Portland.
• Project management with our clients, and of course finance and accounting, marketing sales, maintenance

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• There's no comparative market rates for them to base their loans and financing off of.
• I want to note that this isn't a much abbreviated presentation that I gave to the Legislative Finance
• Picture the device that turns on and off your swimming pool or your Christmas lights.
• I made a pool table that detects the color of the ball that goes in and highlights the pocket.
• opportunity and the Affordable Connectivity Act. program that helps provide some of that sustainable financing

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• our global ecosystem and for the safety of our communities, this cost will be borne by a shrinking pool
• intends to remove at least 10 acres of forest, fill and level wetlands, and destroy critical vernal pool
• electric transmission and distribution costs, and utility profits from traditional regulation and financing
• Profits from traditional regulation and financing.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a wide range of late-file energy bills, with much of the discussion focused on battery storage siting, gas system expansion, propane consumer protections, gas workforce safety, and a Taunton home-rule petition on water rates for manufactured housing communities. Representative Sweeney urged support for H. 4689 and H. 4690, which would impose a moratorium and setback requirements for lithium battery storage facilities, citing fire risk, proximity to homes, and environmental concerns. Several local officials and residents from Oakham, Tewksbury, and other communities described proposed battery projects near homes, schools, wetlands, and conservation land, while industry and clean-energy advocates argued the bills would effectively block storage development and conflict with state energy goals and existing fire-safety standards. The committee also heard strong support for S. 2290/H. 3547, a bill to prevent gas expansion near environmental justice communities, from environmental justice advocates, municipal officials, and clean-energy groups. Testimony emphasized rising gas bills, the cost of new pipelines, methane and health impacts, and the need to avoid locking in long-term gas infrastructure costs. Witnesses also discussed related bills on gas workforce safety, gas shut-off valves, and gas meter replacement plans, with labor representatives supporting safety-focused measures and opposing changes they said would weaken inspections, while consumer and environmental advocates argued that some utility replacement practices are unnecessarily expensive and should be reined in to reduce ratepayer costs. Other testimony included support for H. 3518 on propane gas ratepayer protections, with the witness arguing for clearer contract terms and website price disclosure, and support for S. 2652, which would authorize Taunton to create a separate water billing rate for manufactured housing communities because residents there are effectively paying higher water costs through rent due to a single master meter. No committee votes or final actions were taken during the hearing, and members mostly asked brief clarifying questions or made no comment after testimony.

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• It also includes $90 million for the Florida Facilities Pool, which completes the funding for the Capitol
• **Vice Chair Rouson:** Eric Poole waiving speaking in support. Florida Association.
• A bit of context, if you don’t mind: the Florida Finance Program is the system we use to deploy the legislature's
• But today, the Florida Education Finance Program has been overtaken by change.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Uh, we have the Texas Agriculture Finance Authority.
• So, I really see that as, uh, as some really, um, focusing on the talent pool that we have in this state
• After three straight years of losses, producers are struggling to secure financing for their 2025 crop
• A fully funded RVIP will draw a great deal of interest from an expanded pool of rural-focused veterinarians

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• The Appropriations and Finance Committee, respectfully submitted, Christine Chandler, Chair. Mr.
• and reports with a recommendation that it do pass and then is referred to the Appropriations and Finance
• And that's referred to the Appropriations and Finance Committee. Respectfully submitted.
• And Finance Committee.
• Your House Appropriations and Finance Committee will be meeting at 2 p.m. in room 307. and from Sandoval

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• there’s going to be future meeting dates where you’re going to dive a little bit more deeply into finances
• They want a pool. They want personal training. Massage therapists are available.
• We get into the finances. We get into operational issues.
• At HSL, we take it so seriously that our vice president of finance for HSL sits down with every person
• But our finance committee here, I mean, they see the finances every single month.

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Aging and Independence commission meeting focused on continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), with members and presenters discussing how the model works, consumer protections, and areas for future review. After member introductions, Jennifer Fuller summarized survey results showing the top priorities as financial viability and affordability, consumer protections and rights, and regulation/monitoring standards. The commission said those issues would guide its work plan, while also keeping staffing, definitions, and federal support on the radar. Alyssa Sherman of LeadingAge Massachusetts and Jim Freiling of Brookhaven at Lexington gave a detailed overview of CCRCs, explaining that they combine housing with health-related services under long-term contracts and typically require entrance fees plus monthly fees. They described the three common contract types: Type A/life care, where costs stay relatively stable if residents need more care; Type B, which offers some included or discounted care with higher costs later; and Type C, fee-for-service, with lower entrance fees but higher costs if care needs increase. They also discussed nonprofit governance, resident involvement, and the role of state and Attorney General disclosure requirements. Several members raised concerns about affordability, refund timing, and the need to distinguish true CCRCs from other senior housing marketed similarly; presenters said refunds are often tied to reoccupancy and that their organizations are collecting data on refund timelines and contract terms. The discussion also covered resident rights and governance, including whether residents should have seats on nonprofit boards. Christine Griffin said her community lacks resident board representation and urged the commission to consider a state requirement, while others said resident associations and direct engagement with boards can be more effective than mandatory board seats. Members also discussed transparency around monthly fee increases, financial screening before admission, and the importance of clear marketing so consumers understand what they are buying. No votes were taken. The meeting ended with logistical updates, including a tentative public hearing date of June 3, 2025, a note that the next meeting would focus on regulation and monitoring standards, and a reminder that the commission would continue refining its work plan based on survey feedback.

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• Out of Finance, five favorable.
• , out of Finance, four on its merits.
• Our time together on Joint Finance, I was on Joint Finance for eight years.
• It's a complete upgrade of the campaign finance system.
• It's a complete upgrade of the campaign finance system.

Summary: The Senate received communications from the House on numerous measures, including several bills and resolutions passed with amendments, committee reports on bills such as large energy use facilities, campaign finance, voting rights, and appropriations, and a list of pre-file legislation. The chamber then moved through a long floor session with confirmations, bill readings, and roll-call votes, ultimately confirming the nomination of Morgan T. Zern to the Delaware Supreme Court by a 21-0 vote. Among the major policy items considered were property tax and school tax measures tied to the statewide reassessment. The Senate passed House Bill 460, clarifying monthly municipal permit-data reporting to New Castle County; House Bill 461, granting temporary authority for New Castle County school districts to reset school tax rates for one cycle; and House Bill 462, making the split school tax rate permanent with a lower nonresidential cap. Members discussed the fiscal effects at length, including testimony from a school district finance officer that HB 461 would allow revenue-neutral rate setting and offset the fiscal note on HB 462. The Senate also passed House Bill 365 creating a Delaware Indigenous Affairs Commission, House Bill 458 on backflow requirements for low-hazard buildings, Senate Bill 27 establishing the Office of New Americans with a sunset and interagency coordination, and Senate Bill 315 on the Delaware Technical Innovation Program. The chamber also approved Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 300, a firearms dealer regulation bill, after extensive debate over amendments, confidentiality, background checks, and the balance between public safety and burdens on lawful dealers. Several members raised constitutional and practical objections, while supporters argued the bill would reduce trafficking, straw purchases, and theft from dealers. In addition, the Senate passed House Bill 305 creating a diabetes wellness pilot program, with supporters emphasizing the state’s diabetes burden and the program’s federal funding, and House Concurrent Resolution 157, which asks the State Lottery Office to report on iLottery’s impact on small businesses. Senate Bill 325, a fire prevention/background-check bill, was laid on the table after concerns about a late House amendment and requests for more time to consult stakeholders.

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• But it tax increment financing article.
• Finance.
• <01:43:39.840> Job pool now being used in the industry.
• Job pool now being used in the industry.
• ,<01:57:49.440> we pressures on the state finances, we pressures on the state finances, we

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• and it’s projected that for the next five years, beginning with graduation this coming spring, the pool
• Another, since I've been on chairman of the board, I wanted our finances to be more directed to what
• 20 years ago this week, I actually opened a law practice focusing on business and real estate and finance
• A law practice focusing on business and real estate and finance, and I have had the privilege to serve
• I transferred to Auburn University, where I earned a degree in finance.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education received a presentation from the Governor’s Office and the Commissioner of Education on the proposed higher education budget. The presentation highlighted a $117.4 billion overall state budget, with education at $32.5 billion and higher education receiving a modest overall increase. Key items included no tuition or fee increases for Florida residents, major financial aid funding such as Bright Futures, Benacquisto, EASE, Open Door, and first responder scholarships, as well as workforce investments including apprenticeship programs, career and technical education, nursing pipeline funding, and performance-based funding for colleges and universities. Committee members asked questions about the proposed expansion of the Guardian program at state colleges and the $100 million university recruitment and retention fund. Officials said the Guardian funding would give colleges flexibility to use trained personnel for campus safety, sometimes alongside or in place of campus police or private security. The Chancellor explained that the recruitment and retention money would be distributed to universities with no specific directives beyond using it for faculty recruitment and retention, emphasizing Florida’s favorable demographics and the opportunity to attract faculty from states facing enrollment declines. The committee then heard testimony from multiple appointees and reappointees to boards of trustees at state colleges and universities, including Eastern Florida State College, Lake-Sumter State College, State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota, Miami Dade College, Northwest Florida State College, and St. Johns River State College. Each described their backgrounds and stressed themes of affordability, workforce alignment, nursing and technical programs, dual enrollment, and local community needs. Several cited strong nursing licensure pass rates and college outcomes. After hearing all appointees, the committee voted unanimously to confirm the full block of nominees, and the confirmations were reported favorably before the meeting adjourned.

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• opportunity to keep funding within the western side of the district rather than have that funding pooled
• guys are, you know, you're the Board of Education, you understand how complicated the education financing
• concern here, why we were, why they recommended the Board of Education because they understand the finances
• surety companies that adding this amount of money to to a district that's already struggling with its finances
• If you think that school finance is a hot button issue now, just wait until there are dozens or hundreds

Bills: HB4, HB54, SB 10, SB 24

Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, citizenship, U.S. citizen, non-citizen, public office, advisory board, task force, state government, local government, political subdivision, commission board, appointment eligibility, officeholder qualifications, public service, naturalization, Texas Government Code

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• I will call to order the Thursday, February 13, 2025, meeting of the House Commerce and Finance Committee
• <00:16:00.720> Agency Minnesota of housing uh Finance Agency Minnesota of housing uh Finance
• only doing waste, fraud, and abuse; they might be doing other things where, again, the BCA is that pool
• side, and so that they can, you know, I think our civil side can probably learn a little bit as the pool
• <00:53:10.240> of learn a little bit as the pool of learn a little bit as the pool of expertise

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• It goes to the Finance Committee, and the Finance Committee deals with that."
• It goes to the Finance Committee, and the Finance Committee deals with that."
• <03:46:35.080> committee something that the um finance committee something that the um finance
• and and a subgroup of the finance and and a subgroup of the finance committee<03:47:15.199> members
• the when she came in and having the pool the when she came in and having the pool of<03:53:59.800

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Summary: The committee received a Department of Revenue Administration update from Commissioner Lindsay Stepp focused on revenue estimates for fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027. She explained the department’s forecasting method, which uses five scenarios based on the first seven months of actual collections and different assumptions for the remaining months, then selects a reasonable high and low range for FY 25 and applies projected growth rates for FY 26 and FY 27. Members asked several clarifying questions about how the scenarios are chosen and how the estimates relate to economic growth and taxpayer behavior. For business taxes, Stepp reported FY 25 year-to-date collections of $110.3 million, 18.2% below plan and 17.2% below prior year. She said the shortfall reflects both economic conditions and a resetting of estimated payments after unusually strong pandemic-era profits, and noted that the department cannot fully separate changes in taxpayer liability from changes in estimated payment behavior. She said approximately just under $72 million was refunded in FY 24 due to the CCO cap, and that FY 25 year-to-date refunds are at 41.7%. For business taxes, the department’s FY 25 range was based on either continued underperformance versus plan or a return to prior-year levels, with FY 26 and FY 27 growth projected at 3% to 8%. The committee also reviewed meals and rooms tax, tobacco tax, and related trends. Meals and rooms revenue was $6.9 million, or 3.3%, ahead of plan and prior year; the FY 25 gross estimate was $475.894 million, with a net range of about $331.82 million to $335.259 million after municipal transfers and school building aid. Stepp said recent monthly results suggest some fluctuation tied to disposable income, weather, and travel patterns, but no clear sustained decline. Tobacco tax was $18.1 million, 14% below plan and 4.8% below prior year; she said cigarette stamp sales are declining while e-cigarettes and other tobacco products are growing, with FY 25 tobacco revenue projected at $182.5 million to $185.3 million and FY 26-FY 27 growth ranging from -5% to flat. No votes or formal actions were taken.

Bills: HR11, HB1872, HB2171, HB2161, HB2416, HB2518, HB2617, HB2159, HB2606, HB2362, HB2385, HB2476, HB1923, HB2444, HB1608, HB1967, HB1968, HB2502, HB1782, HB2357, HB2445, HB1870, HB1838, HB2137, HB2208, HB2458, HB1972, HB2007, HB2160, HB2343, HB2315, HB2505, HB1857, HB469, HB1452, HB814, HB1621, HB1880, HB1831, HB1572, HB2119, HB2139, HB2459, HB2194, HB2561, HB2017, HB1931, HB1700, HB1719, HB1726, HB1737, HB1742, HB2049, HB2383, HB2116, HB2446, HB2249, HB2255, HB2320, HB2360, HB2581, HB2443, HB1531, HB2622, HB9, HB2290, HB2291, HB2235, HB2263, HB2498, HB1579, HB1728, HB1900

Keywords: 808 Elite, youth football, American Youth Football National Championships, AYF, Hawaii football, youth athletics, sports recognition, commendation, House resolution, student-athletes, sportsmanship, teamwork, state pride, Hawaii youth sports, national championship, early learning, apprenticeship, child care, education funding, workforce development

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• will move your bill before the committee with a recommendation that it be re-referred to Elections Finance
• without fear of data being reported to immigration officials, more healthy people in the insurance pool
• for everyone pool will spread the risk for everyone resulting<00:50:21.160> in<00:50:21.319><
• c> insurance undocumented immigrants in the insurance undocumented immigrants in the insurance pool
• who could be chilled out of their pool who could be chilled out of their policy<00:50:45.880> or<

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House File 16, and the chair moved the bill with a recommendation that it be re-referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations. Representative Rymer said the bill would require reporting to ICE when an illegal immigrant is arrested on suspicion of a violent crime, even if the county attorney does not prosecute, and would bar state and local entities from blocking federal immigration enforcement. He described the bill as narrowly focused on serious offenses such as murder, assault, robbery, kidnapping, and criminal sexual conduct, and said it was intended to improve communication with federal authorities about dangerous offenders. Supporters argued the bill would improve public safety and cooperation with federal law enforcement. David Zimmer, a former local law enforcement official, said cooperation with ICE is consistent with law enforcement practice and helps with information-sharing, warrants, consulate notifications, and locating individuals. Several other supporters, including a crime victim family member and a security officer, said the bill would help identify dangerous criminals and protect communities. Opponents said the bill would reduce trust in local law enforcement and discourage victims and witnesses from reporting crimes. Testifiers from the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, The Advocates for Human Rights, Violence Free Minnesota, the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, the Northstar Alliance, the City of Minneapolis, and others said mandatory ICE notification could deter domestic violence and trafficking victims from seeking help, harm due process, and undermine community safety. Some also warned it would interfere with local separation policies, burden local agencies, and have negative economic and civil rights impacts. The committee also heard emotional testimony from individuals describing domestic abuse and immigration-related fears, and from family members of a murder victim who supported the bill.

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• For the public school finance system or for the Committee on Public Education, HB 5141 by Howard, relating
• HB 5261 by Curry relates to the investment of public funds by local government and investment pools,
• HB5317 by Bella Montgomery relates to the establishment of a risk management pool to provide insurance
• Nchea relates to the treatment of certain residence homesteads for the purpose of a tax increment financing
• HB5606 by Wilson relates to a sick day pool for school employees in the state for the Committee on Public

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