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• , in a year where there's a 20% positive return in the market, that Plan B account for them gets credited
• In a year that the stock market drops 20%, they still get credited 7%.
• So, a new member comes in with credited service, then they become a liability on the system, but you're
• So, a new member comes in with credited service, then they become a liability on the system, but you're
• Just to clarify, these members are paying into the system to buy the credits, right?

Bills: SB134, SB1356, SB1407, SB1611, SB1639, SB169, SB1722, SB182, SB1870, SB2039, SB432, SB609, SB715, SB716

Keywords: retirement, public employees, reemployment, benefit adjustment, Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, state government, OMES, Office of Management and Enterprise Services, Department of Labor, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Rehabilitation Services, civil service, human capital management, state employee disputes, whistleblower, veterans employment, veterans placement, fleet management, state fleet, motor vehicles

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• This also provides for the purchase of prior service. Is that correct?
• The day program itself decided to purchase the prior service for the benefit of the employees.
• coming from about the prior service purchase, that they should have to...

Bills: SB248, SB242, HB44, SB266, HB44

Keywords: Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, APA, administrative law, judicial review, agency deference, Chevron deference, de novo review, contested case, state agency, regulatory power, individual liberty, statutory interpretation, rule interpretation, license revocation, license suspension, tax assessment, tax refund, administrative appeal, circuit court, Montgomery County

Bills: SB39, HB165, HB189, HB44, HB44

Keywords: board governance, occupational licensing, Sunset Law, public accountability, training requirements, state holidays, Juneteenth, Rosa Parks Day, Alabama law, public observance, public works, sealed bids, bidding notice, advertising requirements, newspaper of general circulation, centralized website, electronic mail, U.S. mail, state procurement, county procurement

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• extends the sunset on the strategic industrial development enhancement, otherwise known as the side tax credit
• The fund was set up at 50 million, and there's 28.3 million left for the tax credit rebate.
• Credit.
• I think that the tax credit is the right way to do some of this.
• In this incident, if the state purchases something, a private...

Bills: HB3044, HB3465, HB3625, HB3704, HB3759, HB3920, HB3972, HB4191, HB4311, HB4426

Keywords: veterans, tax refund, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, capital improvement, donations, Oklahoma Emission Reduction, incentive, taxation, environment, revenue, investment, school funds, treasurer, education funding, financial policy, income tax, scholarship, tax credit, Oklahoma Tax Commission, school funding

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• extends the sunset on the strategic industrial development enhancement, otherwise known as the SIDE tax credit
• This bill says that Oklahoma will elect to participate in the federal income tax credit for individual
• My understanding, it's a tax credit. I don't know that that money is setting somewhere.
• I think that the tax credit is the right way to do some of this.
• So the two-year following the purchase, obviously this is very geared towards a specific situation.

Bills: HB3044, HB3465, HB3625, HB3704, HB3759, HB3920, HB3972, HB4191, HB4311, HB4426

Keywords: veterans, tax refund, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, capital improvement, donations, Oklahoma Emission Reduction, incentive, taxation, environment, revenue, investment, school funds, treasurer, education funding, financial policy, income tax, scholarship, tax credit, Oklahoma Tax Commission, school funding

Summary: The Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee considered several House bills dealing with tax credits, fee changes, school funding, and investment authority. House Bill 4426 extended the sunset on the SIDE tax credit to December 31, 2032, and passed 7-2. House Bill 3704 elected Oklahoma into the federal income tax credit for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations and passed 9-2. House Bill 4311 raised the unclaimed property division’s administrative fee from 4% to 6% to cover increased duties and costs; it passed 8-3 after debate over whether the increase was justified. House Bill 3044 reauthorized the veterans income tax checkoff and the associated capital improvement fund, and passed 10-0. House Bill 4191 revised the Smaller Employer Quality Jobs Act by lowering job thresholds, expanding qualifying locations and industries, and changing other eligibility rules; it passed 6-4. House Bill 3465 extended the emission tax credit sunset from July 1, 2027 to July 1, 2029 and passed 6-4, with opponents arguing it subsidized compliance with federal mandates. House Bill 3972, a title-off bill addressing ad valorem reimbursement issues tied to the state purchase of a prison, drew extensive debate over precedent and scope; an amendment to add a sunset failed 5-5, and the bill then passed 8-2 as amended.

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• Members, this Senate Bill 2135 Authorizes the county purchasing agent to obtain a Pcard through a local
• Purchasing agent, so typically how high can that go if it can just be established by the county purchasing
• Exceed $5,000 dollars and then it says or the limit established by the county purchasing agent.
• not quite seeing where the guardrails would be there if we don't have a limit on what the county purchasing
• And it's because they are whether they're utilities purchases.

Bills: SB2130, SB2135

Keywords: municipal finance, audit exemption, biennial reporting, local government, transparency, county purchasing, purchase card, government accountability, emergency expenditures, 914, all

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• Why we are trying to allow 18-year-olds the ability to purchase deadly weapons.
• To purchase firearms in Florida from 21 to 18.
• HE IS OF AGE TO PURCHASE THAT GUN. I WANT THAT TO SINK IN FOR A MINUTE.
• THIS BILL WOULD GIVE YOUNG ADULTS THE RIGHT TO LEGALLY PURCHASE FIREARMS FOR PURCHASE THAT ARE VITAL
• Because the killer got the gun because he purchased it.

Keywords: sales tax reduction, budget cuts, boating safety, water treatment, municipal utilities, school safety, medical malpractice, firearm purchase age, cursive writing instruction, first responder support, veto overrides, veterans funding, infrastructure projects

Summary: The Florida House convened for regular business, with Speaker Perez announcing historic budget plans including the largest state tax cut in Florida history - a permanent 0.75% sales tax reduction from 6% to 5.25%, saving Floridians nearly $5 billion annually. The House will propose a budget lower than both the Governor's proposal and last year's budget. Several bills passed including Lucy's Law (boating safety), water access facilities funding, municipal utility rate corrections, hazardous walking conditions for schools, and medical malpractice 'Free Kill Law' repeal. The controversial firearm purchase age bill (HB 759) passed 78-34, lowering the minimum age from 21 to 18, despite emotional opposition citing the Parkland shooting. Other bills addressed cursive writing instruction, peer support for first responders, and government sunset reviews. Multiple veto override motions were approved unanimously, reinstating funding for veterans programs and infrastructure projects.

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• and Working Family Credit.
• number to file and claim the credit, and the state credit does not.
• are this credit those three credits are this credit those three credits are added<00:02:13.000
• <00:02:32.360> um um to be eligible for the credit um um to be eligible for the credit um
• Credit does not uh credit and the State Credit does not uh second<00:02:48.400> childless<00:02

Bills: HF2254, HF2302, HF2502, HF2315, HF2475, HF2086

Keywords: HF2254, Minnesota child credit, baby bonus, child tax credit, income tax, individual income tax, tax relief, newborn, birth credit, family tax credit, tax refund, advance payment, Department of Revenue, taxable year, parenting, families with children, child credit, state regulations, families, taxation

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• It raises the amount that people can charge a credit card processing fee.
• Last year, it raises the amount that people can charge a credit card processing fee to recoup some of
• card to make that purchase.
• the federally chartered credit unions.
• The bankers and credit unions are all working together on this.

Bills: SB1623, SB2067, SB2132

Keywords: credit union, Oklahoma State Credit Union Board, membership, loans, investments, board compensation, financial regulations, financial exploitation, protected adults, financial institution, notification, temporary hold, credit card, surcharge, discounts, consumer protection, payment methods

Summary: The Banking, Financial Services, and Pensions Committee heard three bills. Senate Bill 2132, presented by Rep. Geis, would raise the allowable credit card processing fee cap from 2% to 3% and preserve consumer protections requiring notice to customers. During discussion, members raised concerns about whether 3% was enough to cover actual merchant costs; Geis said she had spoken with the Senate author and was prepared to amend the bill to 4%, which she said would better match average costs and cover most businesses. The committee agreed to let the language be handled before Oversight, and the bill passed 8-0. House Bill 1623, also presented by Geis, updates the state charter for credit unions to give state-chartered institutions more flexibility similar to federally chartered credit unions. It revises field-of-membership rules, removes geographic or membership overlap considerations, and allows the board to add association categories for individuals in underserved areas below 150% of the poverty level. The bill received no questions and passed 8-0. Senate Bill 267, presented by Rep. Lepak, carries the same language previously passed in House Bill 3020 and deals with protection of vulnerable adults. Lepak said bankers and credit unions were working together on the measure. The committee took no substantive debate and passed the bill 8-0. The meeting then adjourned.

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• the transaction are aware that they are receiving that processing fee should they choose to use a credit
• card to make that purchase.
• know you've been working on legislation and similar space. 3% is about the average cost that our credit
• the federally chartered credit unions and revises the field of membership for state charter credit unions
• The bankers and credit unions are all working together on this. Yield to questions. Oh, I'm sorry.

Bills: SB1623, SB2067, SB2132

Keywords: credit union, Oklahoma State Credit Union Board, membership, loans, investments, board compensation, financial regulations, financial exploitation, protected adults, financial institution, notification, temporary hold, credit card, surcharge, discounts, consumer protection, payment methods, 914, all

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• um To the beginning farmer credit, um, to the beginning farmer credit, um, there's a bill, uh
• for low-income taxpayers in particular, including the education credit, renters credit, child credit
• Low-income taxpayers in particular, including the education credit, renters credit, child credit, working
• and now to the renters credit.
• Family Credit.

Bills: HF2274, HF1932

Keywords: taxation, income tax, property tax, corporate tax, homestead credit, local government aid, tax credits, economic development, taxpayer assistance, tax credit outreach, tax preparation, free tax help, IRS, Department of Revenue, general fund appropriation, earned income tax credit, child tax credit, volunteer income tax assistance, VITA, low-income taxpayers

Bills: HB 12, HB 149, SB 229, SB 1361, SB 1749, SB 1897, SB 2113, SB 2566, SB 2677, SB 1652, SB 2327, SB 2344, SB 2696

Keywords: artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance, automobile sales, finance, retail seller, motor vehicle purchase, motor vehicle sales, pricing restrictions, third-party financing, education, funding, student assessment, accountability, standards, motor vehicle, financing

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• Land purchase transactions do not take two years to close once a purchase agreement is signed.
• Land purchase transactions do not take two years to close once a purchase agreement is signed.
• Specialty farmers get access to credit Specialty farmers get access to credit the<00:41:48.920><
• And I purchased so little grain in comparison to a commercial grain elevator that my yearly purchase
• c><01:28:17.360> little purchased and I purchased so little purchased and I purchased so little

Bills: HF1063

Keywords: grain buyers, grain dealer, grain elevator, agriculture, financial reporting, audit, CPA review, independent accountant, financial statement, balance sheet, cash flow, nonpublic data, licensee oversight, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, grain purchase volume, insolvency, nonpayment, warehouse chain, fiduciary duties, producer protection

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• legislature authorized community colleges the option to offer core curricula of fewer than 42 semester credit
• this point, we have seen a significant improvement. institutions which annually reject thousands of credit
• My understanding, and I'd just like to clarify that students lose on average 43% of the credits when
• want them to take their version, that's fine, but don't advise these kids to do this, or get dual credit
• in high school, and then not accept their credits.

Bills: SB2847, SB3039

Keywords: higher education, bachelor's degree, core curriculum, general education, semester credit hours, credit hours, degree acceleration, time to degree, workforce-aligned credentials, workforce readiness, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, public universities, community colleges, transferability, curriculum reform, academic requirements, degree completion, transfer students, education transparency, academic credit

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• It took the church putting in an offer to purchase the house on behalf of Mr.
• It took us six years, but we did it, and now we have our rent credit back.
• A home park owner may have any number of business or professional reasons to purchase.
• Give residents a true opportunity to purchase their park when it goes up for sale.
• Them the opportunity to possibly join together and purchase it for themselves. Thank you.

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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• It took the church putting the offer in and purchasing it on behalf of Mr.
• But it took the church putting the offer in and purchasing it on behalf of Mr.
• Speaker: It took the church putting the offer in and purchasing it on behalf of Mr.
• So now we have our rent credit back. In 2016, we did $1 million worth of infrastructure.
• <01:05:14.839> back it so now we have our rent credit back it so now we have our rent credit

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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• projects involving children, acknowledgement of the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, purchasing
• conditions Natural Resources Trust Fund. conditions related<00:14:16.560> to<00:14:16.800> purchasing
• <00:14:17.440> recycled<00:14:17.920> and related to purchasing recycled and related
• to purchasing recycled and recyclable<00:14:18.800> materials, recyclable materials, recyclable

Bills: HF3426, HF3428

Keywords: natural resources, environment, sustainability, conservation, outdoor recreation, land acquisition, real property, trust fund, commissioner approval, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, conservation easement, land purchase, state land, public lands, property acquisition, value assessment, tax assessed value, Metropolitan Council, Board of Water and Soil Resources

Bills: SB389, SB525

Keywords: athlete agent, registration, endorsement contracts, name image likeness, eligibility, unfair trade practices, student athletes, unclaimed property, abandoned property, escheat, state treasurer, administrator, claimant, purchase agreement, assignment, property recovery, owner verification, documentation requirements, fraud prevention, bankruptcy

Bills: SB13, SB278, SB13

Keywords: education, national anthem, patriotism, school policy, constitutional amendment, SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education

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• Arts advanced placement students continue to submit portfolios and earn credit for college.

Bills: SB26, SB 26

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, SB 26, Texas Property Code, colonia, colonias, Spanish translation, bilingual contract, real estate contract, executory contract, residential property, border county, international border, economically distressed area, consumer protection, language access, translator certified in Spanish