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• <00:29:55.000> from incurred in converting buildings from incurred in converting buildings
• vacancy have led to devalued buildings vacancy have led to devalued buildings and<00:32:23.080><
• and building<00:41:04.640> brand building brand building brand new<00:41:06.599> your<
• housing conversions, perhaps.
• now in are in need of buildings now in are in need of conversion<01:14:36.239> to<01:14:36.400

Bills: HF1277, HF812, HF457, HF633

Keywords: data centers, tax exemption, Minnesota statutes, economic development, employment growth, income tax, tax brackets, tax adjustments, Minnesota, tax policy, underutilized buildings, adaptive reuse, building conversion, historic preservation, downtown revitalization, vacant property, vacancy reduction, refundable tax credit, income tax credit, grant in lieu of credit

Bills: SF0021, SF0022, SF0054, SF0055

Keywords: stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation, state commission, decentralized, nonprofit association, merger, conversion, liability, membership, governance, indemnification, banking regulation, special purpose depository institution, conversion process, Wyoming state laws, financial services

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• conversions.
• conversions.
• conversions.
• conversions.
• conversions.

Bills: SF0021, SF0022, SF0054, SF0055

Keywords: stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation, state commission, decentralized, nonprofit association, merger, conversion, liability, membership, governance, indemnification, banking regulation, special purpose depository institution, conversion process, Wyoming state laws, financial services

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• office building. office building.
• Now, there’s merit to having this conversation, but I think that the conversation needs to be had in
• Now, there’s merit to having this conversation, but I think that the conversation needs to be had in
• Now, there’s merit to having this conversation, but I think that the conversation needs to be had in
• <01:13:18.440> for right, that would be a conversation for right, that would be a conversation

Bills: HF3643, HF4470, HF4462, HF4366, HF4172, HF3629, HF4356, HF3093

Keywords: Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman, memorial park, state park, working group, Minnesota Historical Society, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Saint Paul, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Administration, Legislative Coordinating Commission, general fund appropriation, park planning, interpretive services, public engagement, state memorial, land use, natural resources, commemorative legislation, HF4470

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• One is it distinguishes between startups and conversions.
• and needed for startups are not necessarily needed for conversions.
• for any future conversions.
• Conversion charter operates under the local board, right?
• around what they thoughtful conversation around what they might choose to do.

Bills: HB332, HB166, SB336, HB447, HB244

Keywords: computer science, K-12 education, public schools, graduation requirement, digital literacy, coding, programming, STEM, artificial intelligence, AI, computational thinking, technology education, computer literacy, high school credit, middle school, elementary school, teacher training, professional development, distance learning, virtual school

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• As a small builder in Houston, we only build a handful of homes every year.
• We build right now primarily in the city.
• From the standpoint of, I had a home building company that I sold to. of a national builder about a year
• I am the division president for Lenar, and I oversee our Austin and Central Texas home building operations
• You hear horror stories about how counties are slowing things down, and we're against building.

Bills: SB840, HB2025, HB2512, HB3139, HB3798, HB3892, HB4373, HB4398, HB4582, HB4689, HB5187, HB5658, HB5666

Keywords: HB 2025, Texas Property Code, plat filing, replat, amended plat, condominium plat, subdivision, county clerk, tax certificate, ad valorem taxes, delinquent taxes, property records, real property, land use, local government, property development, subdivision recording, condominium recording, tax receipt, eminent domain

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• for LIHT housing projects within no more than 50% of the time typically allotted for residential building
• The developers operate under strict timelines to close on their financing, which requires a building
• Members, this bill clarifies that a district created by the conversion of a special district.
• Members, this bill sets a firmer timeline for the issuance of a denial of a building.
• I think it'd be helpful to describe our building... ...permitting process.

Bills: SB840, HB2025, HB2512, HB3139, HB3798, HB3892, HB4373, HB4398, HB4582, HB4689, HB5187, HB5658, HB5666

Keywords: HB 2025, Texas Property Code, plat filing, replat, amended plat, condominium plat, subdivision, county clerk, tax certificate, ad valorem taxes, delinquent taxes, property records, real property, land use, local government, property development, subdivision recording, condominium recording, tax receipt, eminent domain

Bills: SB174, SB174

Keywords: business taxes, annual reports, Alabama Tax Tribunal, tax appeals, local government, SB174, alternative energy, alternative energy wells, alternative energy facility, geothermal, geothermal energy, subsurface energy, energy storage, energy capture, energy generation, hydropower, solar energy, oil and gas well conversion, well conversion, plugging and abandonment

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• think if we could regulate business and put responsible parameters on them, you know, that's a conversation
• think if we could regulate business and put responsible parameters on them, you know, that's a conversation
• state to save a few bucks so that they can keep their data forever, I think that's a valuable conversation
• I think that's a valuable<00:09:40.160> conversation<00:09:40.720> for<00:09:40.880>
• conversation for them to have and<00:09:41.519> to<00:09:41.680> try<00:09:41.839>

Bills: SF0020, SF0021, SF0022

Keywords: data privacy, government accountability, personal data, data retention, resident rights, stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation, state commission, decentralized, nonprofit association, merger, conversion, liability, membership, governance, indemnification

Bills: SF0020, SF0021, SF0022

Keywords: data privacy, government accountability, personal data, data retention, resident rights, stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation, state commission, decentralized, nonprofit association, merger, conversion, liability, membership, governance, indemnification

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• <00:21:13.200> and years has been cesspool conversion and years has been cesspool conversion
• Our task force represents conversion.
• north side of the apartment building north side of the apartment building [clears throat] [clears
• uh relating to cess poolool conversions. uh relating to cess poolool conversions.
• um their conversion. um their conversion.

Bills: HB2245, HB1618, HB1985, HB2079, HB1921, HB2232, HB1567, HB1984, HB2608, HB2435, HB1623, HB1774

Keywords: wastewater systems, denitrification, environment, pollution, coral reefs, nearshore waters, public health, shoreline regulations, cesspool conversion, cesspool replacement, wastewater, sewer connection, sewerage systems, septic system, pollution control, water pollution control revolving fund, Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, HGIA, low-interest loans, forgivable loans

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills related to cesspools, wastewater, and clean water protections. On HB 2245, which would require additional denitrification capacity in wastewater systems near shorelines, the Department of Health offered comments, DLNR supported the bill, and multiple environmental and ocean groups testified in strong support, emphasizing nitrogen pollution from cesspools, reef damage, and the need to prioritize shoreline systems. Testifiers said the bill should move forward, with technical issues such as GIS mapping to be worked out later. No member questions or votes were taken on this measure. On HB 1985, concerning the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority and accessible conversion loans for cesspool homeowners, HGI supported the bill and suggested making the program a revolving loan fund; DLNR and the Public Utilities Commission also supported it, while the Department of Health supported the concept. Committee discussion focused on program design, possible forgivable loans for low-income homeowners, and whether the program should be administered through existing infrastructure rather than a new procurement process. The committee then moved to HB 1985’s companion discussion on cesspool conversion outreach and deadline extensions, where DLNR and DOH supported outreach but DLNR and ocean advocates expressed reservations about extending deadlines, especially for financial hardship, saying that issue would need careful work. The committee also heard testimony on HB 2079, which would reestablish the accessible upgrades inversion or connection income tax credit. The Department of Taxation raised administrative and fraud concerns about refundable credits, explaining that nonrefundable credits reduce tax debt while refundable credits can function like cash payments and require more oversight. DOH, DLNR, OPSD, counties, Hawaii Realtors, and environmental groups supported the bill, with one ocean coalition witness saying tax credits could help homeowners but grants would be preferable. Members asked about the difference between refundable credits and grants and about whether the credit would cover sewer connections versus individual wastewater systems. The committee then heard brief testimony on HB 1921, allowing certain priority-three cesspools to add a bedroom, with support from Hawaii Realtors and some other groups and no opposition discussion. HB 2232, preserving state water-quality protections at least as strong as the federal Clean Water Act, drew support from DOH and ocean advocates, with no questions. The committee also began hearing energy-related bills, including HB 1567 on energy equity and HB 1984 on self-certification for distributed energy resources, with a mix of support and some opposition or requested amendments, but no votes were taken in the portion provided.

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• And that is SB 1234 on building permits.
• Conducting building inspections after emergencies.
• We have some boutique buildings that are very small.
• It does not build new bureaucracy.
• It does not build new bureaucracy.

Bills: S0468, S0822, S1234, S1260, S1580, S1706

Keywords: animal cruelty, reporting, veterinary, protection, liability, regulation, community association, management certification, Florida Statutes, certified manager, association governance, building permits, inspections, offsite construction, local government, housing, property regulation, construction standards, state of emergency, emergency response

Summary: The committee heard and approved several bills. SB 468 would require veterinarians and veterinary technicians to report suspected animal cruelty to law enforcement or animal control and allow release of patient records in good faith; it was reported favorably with support from animal welfare groups. SB 1706 narrows eligibility for the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program to buildings with at least 80% owner-occupied units and residents at or below 80% of area median income, and it also passed favorably. SB 1234 on building permits and inspections was amended extensively to clarify permit exemptions, private-provider rules, and timelines, then reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 1260, dealing with building inspections after emergencies, was amended to require state-term contracts for inspection vendors and then passed. SB 822 would require professionally managed community associations above a budget threshold; an amendment raised the threshold to $750,000, added a parcel-count trigger, and allowed direct-hire credentialed managers, after which the bill was reported favorably. SB 1580 would increase penalties for illegal gaming operations, add enforcement tools, and clarify procedures for veterans organizations; after removing a fantasy sports provision, it also passed favorably. The committee also heard from several appointees and reappointees to the Public Service Commission and Florida Gaming Control Commission. Public Service Commission nominees Anna Ortega and Robert Payne were questioned closely about utility hardening projects, ratepayer costs, and the role of the Office of Public Counsel. Gaming Commission reappointee Julie Brown and appointees William Spacola, John DeQuilla, Peter Cutterman, and Tina Rep discussed illegal gaming enforcement, audits, agency operations, and their backgrounds in law, regulation, law enforcement, and public service. Several members raised concerns about contract timing and evidence handling at the Gaming Commission, while others praised the nominees’ experience and service. At the end of the meeting, the committee voted to recommend confirmation of all appointees on tabs 1 through 7. Members then requested favorable placement on the record for specific bills, including SB 468, SB 1234, SB 1260, SB 1580, and SB 1706, and the committee adjourned.

Keywords: House Room 1, Capitol Building, 976, house, all

Keywords: House Room 1, Capitol Building, 976, house, all

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• So we're building the capacity to do that.
• And also, I really appreciate this conversation.
• And that'll be a theme in today's conversation.
• Not every state is having those conversations.
• Not every state is having those conversations.

Keywords: House Room C, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

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• interest exchanges and to provide for parent-subsidiary mergers, replaces existing provisions on conversion
• must include a device or feature that prevents the device from affecting the electrical system of a building
• must include a device or feature that prevents the device from affecting the electrical system of a building

Keywords: House Room A, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

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• Delegate Converse Fowler and Chair Price. Here. A quorum is present.
• Delegate Converse Fowler is not here. Chair Price. Delegate Convirs-Fowler is not here.
• Delegate Converse Fowler? Chair Price? Aye. 14 yeas, six nays. And so that motion does pass.
• Delegate Converse Fowler? Chair Price? Aye. Okay. 14-6. Delegate Creesick. Aye.
• Delegate Converse Fowler? Chair Price? Aye. 14-6. Madam Chair.

Keywords: House Committee Room C, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

Keywords: House Committee Room C, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

Bills: HF3545, HF4004

Keywords: energy efficiency, construction standards, building codes, environment, sustainability, 1183, house

Keywords: House Committee Room 1200, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all