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• We made sure we were in compliance. In compliance with what? With federal law.
• All these are increases you put in? All these are increases you put in? I didn't think so.
• When it says restore, those are typically those things that we had put in in previous years' budgets,
• It's already in there, but this is only reflecting the changes, so you would look in the bill or in the
• You know, I've got the newest town in the state of Alabama in my district, town of Kilpatrick, Alabama

Bills: SB143, SB144, SB145, SB152, SB153, SB154, SB162, SB226, SB146, SB143, SB144, SB145, SB152, SB153, SB154, SB162, SB226, SB146

Keywords: SB143, solid waste, garbage collection, trash fees, refuse collection, municipal fees, county fees, fee exemption, veterans benefits, veteran household, disabled veteran, VA benefits, Social Security exemption, low-income households, poverty level, county commission, municipal governing body, Alabama solid waste law, certificate of exception, public health

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• office in offices in downtowns and office in offices in downtowns and office spaces<00:32:01.960
• in a row of uh significant decreases in in a row of uh significant decreases in violent<00:48:18.640
• c> buildings now in are in need of buildings now in are in need of conversion<01:14:36.239> to
• in duth and in other areas and can you in duth and in other areas and can you talk<01:24:36.719> about
• <01:31:56.000> in<01:31:56.280> in of maybe maybe we do but in in in of maybe maybe

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

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• In the seven years that I've been in this.
• We also have an increase in taxes and fees to support the state road fund.
• So how are we stacking up now with our neighboring states in terms of fees and costs to register vehicles
• than us in Vehicle registration fees.
• And that way, the increase in the vehicle registration fee would go entirely to the Road Fund to cover

Bills: SB2

Keywords: SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways

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• When we send you out, you guys are all in rules. So we'll try to bring you one in in time. Mr.
• Anybody else in opposition of Senate Bill 101? See none. Anybody else in opposition?
• Bruner weigh in on the MRA in general. Mr.
• We have a due pass: 7 in the affirmative, 0 in the negative.
• I don't know if there's one in the House, but I'm still interested in this.

Bills: SB101, SB58, SB55

Keywords: SB 101, Health Care Delivery and Access Act, repeal of repeal, sunset repeal, delayed repeal, health care, healthcare, access to care, medical services, provider regulation, state health law, New Mexico, SB58, metropolitan redevelopment, redevelopment property, property tax exemption, payments in lieu of taxes, PILOT, municipal redevelopment, local government

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• We also have an increase in taxes and fees to support the state. Road Fund.
• How are we stacking up now with our neighboring states in terms of fees?
• last session in 2025 were a little bit higher for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids than what's in
• That way, the increase in the vehicle registration fee would go entirely to the road fund to cover the
• Vehicle registration fee revenue, they won't see any decreases in the amount of dollars compared to what

Bills: SB2

Keywords: SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways

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• And so this is one option to the legislature in order To save and in order to get family buy-in as well
• in the program.
• Now, when you invest in pre-kindergarten, you're also investing in the child care system in a way.
• care center or in a home in a classroom. or in a government facility, an institution.
• Everything in the medical field, everything in the educational field, everything in public safety.

Bills: SB2

Keywords: SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways

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• So, just as a reminder, tomorrow, we'll come in, we'll gather in the old State House in the morning at
• So, just as a reminder, tomorrow, we'll come in, we'll gather in the old State House in the morning at
• All in favor say I. Second. All in favor say I.
• >> Motion in a second. All those in favor >> Motion in a second.
• been in meetings in my office all have been in meetings in my office all the<00:26:03.679> way

Bills: SB146, SB143, SB144, SB145, HB224, SB152, SB153, SB154, SB162, SB226, SB146, SB143, SB144, SB145, HB224, SB152, SB153, SB154, SB162, SB226

Keywords: supplemental appropriation, FY2025 budget, general fund, Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy, Unified Judicial System, court automation, advanced technology and data exchange, judiciary funding, transportation debt service, highway bonds, bridge bonds, Alabama Department of Transportation, ALDOT, public highways, federal matching funds, state appropriations, bond principal and interest, special funds, budget amendment, SB143

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• <01:11:34.480> in<01:11:34.640> these<01:11:34.800> judicial attorney's fees
• in these judicial attorney's fees in these judicial proceedings.<01:11:35.600> Vice<01:11:35.760
• Earthjustice in their testimony says that in cases where the court awards attorney's fees, it is because
• And Earth Justice um in attorney's fees.
• . um in that school impact fee entirely. um in that the<01:48:20.719> statute<01:48:21.199>

Bills: HB1604, HB1713, HB1722, HB2270, HB2401, HB2515, HB1979, HB1593, HB1743, HB2122, HB1756, HB1837, HB1729

Keywords: agriculture, housing, workforce, land use, zoning, public-private partnerships, tax credit, school impact fees, impact fee exemption, school facilities authority, residential development, housing shortage, affordable housing, infill housing, land dedication, fee in lieu, school construction, developer exactions, fair share contributions, education contribution agreement

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1604, which would create an agricultural workforce housing group within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to address shortages of farmworker housing. The department said it supported the bill’s intent but emphasized that the group’s early work should focus on gathering data and surveying farm operators to assess actual demand, to avoid “mission creep.” Testimony from the City and County of Honolulu Office of Economic Revitalization, Hawaii Farmers Union, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Housing Hawaii’s Future, and the Maui Chamber of Commerce was in support, with one witness suggesting a housing advocacy nonprofit be added to the working group for balance. The committee then discussed HB 1713 on school impact fees, which would clarify exemptions for certain affordable housing projects and exempt new residential developments of fewer than 100 units. The Attorney General’s office said the bill should define “low to moderate income households” because that term is not defined in chapter 302A. HHFDC, the School Facilities Authority, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, and others supported the measure, arguing it would reduce administrative burden and remove barriers to housing. Members questioned whether the bill should instead repeal the school impact fee entirely; supporters said they also favored full repeal but viewed this bill as a more feasible step. The School Facilities Authority also explained that about $28 million in school impact fees had been collected across four districts and none had yet been spent, and discussed how recent nexus requirements limit how the funds can be used. HB 1722, relating to residential condominiums, drew extensive testimony and questioning. HCDA supported the bill and explained that it amends the 99-year leasehold pilot program created by Act 97 of 2023 by reducing owner-occupancy restrictions from 100% of units to 60%, allowing some rental or subleasing flexibility for the owner-occupied units, and permitting up to 40% of units to be sold to qualified residents after being on the market for more than 60 days. HCDA said the original restrictions, combined with rising construction costs, higher interest rates, and competition from nearby projects, made the pilot project difficult to market and finance; it said the changes are needed to make the project feasible and competitive. Supporters including AP Hawaii, Kila LLC, and project representatives said the amendments would help make the demonstration project in Kakaʻako viable. Some members raised concerns that the changes could weaken long-term affordability and questioned why certain ownership language was being deleted if rentals would still be restricted. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• Murphy would think in New Orleans or in Plaquemines or in Fouchon.
• Murphy would think in New Orleans or in Plaquemines or in Fouchon.
• Murphy would think in New Orleans or in Plaquemines or in Fouchon.
• Is that tax in perpetuity? In funding salaries and other things. Is that tax in perpetuity?
• I think if you would, those that would like to, you've got these payments in lieu of taxes, which is

Bills: HB345, HB502, HB511, HB655, HB667, HB713, HB714, HB730, HB743, HB777, HB803, HB836, HB871, HB1037, HB1167, HB1174, HB1175

Keywords: rail infrastructure, ports, Class II railroads, Class III railroads, transportation, Caddo Parish, property taxes, abatement, payment in lieu of taxes, taxing entities, governmental approval, pursuit intervention, law enforcement, safety technology, GPS tracking, public safety, ferries, Department of Transportation, contracts, state legislation

Summary: The committee heard several transportation and aviation measures. HB 1175, by Rep. Turner, updated aeronautics-related definitions and was reported favorably without objection. HB 655, by Rep. Brough, authorized DOTD to use cost-plus contracts for operation and maintenance of state ferry systems, with Secretary Glenn LaDay explaining it was intended to give DOTD flexibility for possible privatization or contracting of ferries such as Cameron; it was also reported favorably. HB 1037, by Chairman Borek, shifted certain DOTD operational responsibilities to a chief operating officer and was reported favorably, and HB 1174, also by Chairman Borek, recreated DOTD and was reported favorably as a cleanup measure. HB 714 and HB 502 were voluntarily deferred. The committee then considered several port-related bills. HB 871, by Rep. Carver, would have added two St. Tammany Parish appointees to the Port of New Orleans board, but the author asked to voluntarily defer it, saying the timing was premature given ongoing work on the Louisiana International Terminal and related access projects. HB 345, by Rep. McMakin, expanded the Rail Infrastructure Improvement Program to include rail infrastructure at ports and was reported favorably. HB 713, by Rep. McCormick, would cap the Caddo-Bossier Port executive director’s compensation at the statewide average of the top ten port directors; after extensive debate and testimony from the port, the Port Association, and Caddo Parish opposing the bill, the committee voted 12-1 to involuntarily defer it. HB 667, also by Rep. McCormick, would change Caddo-Bossier Port commissioners from appointed to elected; witnesses argued it would politicize the board, create election costs, and conflict with the port’s current structure, and the committee again voted 12-1 to involuntarily defer the bill. The committee also advanced local infrastructure and flood-protection measures. HB 743, by Rep. St. Blanc, creating the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport District in St. Mary Parish, was reported favorably after testimony that the district would help the parish manage the airport as an economic development asset. HB 836, by Rep. Hilferty, would reconfirm members of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority East by Senate confirmation; after concerns that the original August 1 date could interfere with hurricane-season operations, the committee adopted an amendment moving the reconfirmation date to December 1, 2026, and then reported the bill favorably by substitute. Finally, HB 730, by Rep. Cruz, was presented to prohibit the use of ADS-B aircraft tracking data to assess taxes or fees on aircraft owners, with an amendment narrowing the bill to smaller aircraft; the discussion continued into questions about enforcement and exemptions for carrier airports.

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• I'm in favor of House Bill 5380, and I'm in favor of Vice Chairman Wally.
• In closing, HB 5380 ...
• In protecting these rights.
• They both are important steps in modernizing building code standards in our state.
• This has been done in Austin, as mentioned, and it's done in Houston in certain areas. ...circumstances

Bills: HB407, HB871, HB882, HB2011, HB3572, HB3578, HB4038, HB4866, HB4897, HB4978, HB5380, HB5555, HB5668, HB5670, HB5674, HB5676, HB5679, HB5688, SB673

Keywords: solar energy, residential construction, building code, municipal regulations, energy compliance, building codes, interconnection, education, funding, teacher support, student resources, school infrastructure, municipal requirements, environmental sustainability, municipalities, construction, agricultural operation, International Code Council, county regulations, construction fees

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• So in my opinion...
• You did it in 2019 when it came to building permit fees.
• Village incorporation in 1954.
• , the community buy-in, the residents buy-in, the people who vote for all of us, right?
• Was the impact fees issue listed? Yes, we've been in touch with your chief of staff, and she has...

Bills: HB407, HB871, HB882, HB2011, HB3572, HB3578, HB4038, HB4866, HB4897, HB4978, HB5380, HB5555, HB5668, HB5670, HB5674, HB5676, HB5679, HB5688, SB673

Keywords: solar energy, residential construction, building code, municipal regulations, energy compliance, building codes, interconnection, education, funding, teacher support, student resources, school infrastructure, municipal requirements, environmental sustainability, municipalities, construction, agricultural operation, International Code Council, county regulations, construction fees

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• We have 15 showing in support. Anybody in the audience in opposition to this bill?
• Now we have five in this room who are in opposition.
• And we've seen this also in Las Cruces in terms of MRA.
• Anybody in the audience in support of this legislation?
• But I do think that what has been worked out in the road fund with the EV fee is fair, and so I support

Bills: SB36, SB88, SB92, SB97, SB48, SB55, SB58, SB76, SB93, SB89, SB60

Keywords: quantum technology, tax credit, infrastructure, economic development, New Mexico, corporate tax, research and development, innovation, foster care, income tax, guardianship, youth services, financial relief, affordable housing, gross receipts tax, tax deduction, construction materials, multifamily housing, low income, tax credits

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• concluded in 2020 in 2024 and that concluded in 2020 in December<00:14:37.440> of<00:14:37.680
• It's a daily battle that's bleeding us dry. after installation in n in 2019 to after installation in
• in moderate income. 19% live in<00:19:17.840> poverty.
• are request requesting $2.5 million in are request requesting $2.5 million in in<00:32:45.279>
• those<01:09:57.600> job to pull in families both in those job to pull in families both in

Bills: HF4680, HF4047, HF4590, HF3757, HF3569, HF4507, HF4426, HF4927, HF4788, HF4757, HF4747, HF3561, HF4014, HF4013, HF4689, HF4766, HF4589

Keywords: wastewater treatment, improvements, capital investment, Greenfield, bonds, water treatment, infrastructure, municipal funding, state bonds, public utilities, HF4590, Tamarack, municipal infrastructure, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, Public Facilities Authority, sewer system, collection system, street reconstruction, local infrastructure

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• > case<00:10:11.600> any AED in their vehicles in case any AED in their vehicles in case any
• > the<00:10:14.079> in<00:10:14.240> the cardiac emergency happens in the in the
• James Gashel James Gashel in<00:23:54.400> opposition. in opposition. in opposition.
• in the in the that are within the bill in the in the preamble<00:36:09.200> and<00:36:09.440>
• come in place and go in alignment. come in place and go in alignment.

Bills: SB2275, SB2390, SB2540, SB3142, SB2414, SB2340, SB2848

Keywords: Medicaid, disability, buy-in program, workers with disabilities, income eligibility, premium structure, biomarker testing, health insurance, medical coverage, state law, health maintenance organization, juvenile justice, youth penalties, minors, court fees, court costs, fines, surcharges, restitution, fee waiver

Summary: The House Committee on Health heard testimony on a series of bills related to public health, pharmacy regulation, disability access, and health care infrastructure. HB 1535, creating an income tax credit for automated external defibrillator installations, drew support from the Department of Health, tax department comments, and public testimony emphasizing AED access in community and transit settings. HB 1765, requiring safety warnings for spear fishing gear, received comments from DLNR and strong support from a free-diving safety advocate who described blackout risks and argued for point-of-sale warnings. HB 1549, which would repeal the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia, drew mixed testimony: the Department of Health, the Public Defender, and harm-reduction advocates supported repeal as a public health measure, while HPD and a county prosecutor opposed it, warning it could encourage drug use and create public safety issues. The committee also heard HB 1550, which would exclude drug testing products from the definition of drug paraphernalia. The Department of Health and harm-reduction advocates supported the bill, saying drug checking tools save lives and help prevent overdoses, while one written opponent was noted. HB 1995, allowing people who are blind or deaf to receive disabled parking permits, drew opposition from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Disability and Communication Access Board, and other opponents, while a few written supporters were also noted. HB 1671, allowing licensed dental hygienists to place interim therapeutic restorations in public health settings, received support from the Department of Health and several oral health organizations, with the Board of Dentistry offering comments. HB 1643, establishing a framework for pharmacy audits and record retrieval, prompted the most extended discussion. The Board of Pharmacy and independent pharmacy representatives supported the bill as a needed framework to limit burdensome audits and protect patient care, while HMSA raised concerns about possible conflicts with upcoming federal PBM reforms and potential unintended consequences. Committee members questioned both sides about timing and workload, and supporters argued the bill was needed now to protect rural and independent pharmacies. Finally, HB 1978, appropriating funds for a new outpatient care center in North Kona, received strong support from Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Queen’s Health Systems, the Kona-Kohala Chamber, and others, who described it as a long-term investment in West Hawaii’s health care capacity and economy. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• Representative Hilferty asked whether, in the case of an internet transaction, a fee shown at checkout
• In the case of an online purchase, if there is some sort of shipping fee, that is one example.
• If there is a shipping fee that the seller knows is going to be charged, it can be included in the price
• One in five children in Louisiana live in a food-insecure home.
• One in five children in Louisiana live in a food insecure home.

Bills: HB267, HB478, HB617, HB659, HB800, HB922, HB924, HB947, HB1166, HB1223

Keywords: home inspectors, board membership, licensing, term limits, Louisiana State Board, utility, reimbursement, overcharges, consumer protection, economic relief, hidden fees, junk fees, drip pricing, price transparency, mandatory fees, surcharges, unfair trade practices, advertising disclosures, total price, service fees

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• we're also uh in procurement in Boston. we're also uh in procurement in Boston.
• it's in a blank appropriation in here. it's in a blank appropriation in here.
• And many times in dot in fiscal year.
• <00:37:09.839> Um The current situation, if you look at EV fees that we have in place as compared
• They're already paying an EV fee in lieu of the gas tax, and then they have to pay again when they go

Bills: HF3919, HF3791, HF1781, HF3908, HF4233, HF3966, HF3430

Keywords: veterans benefits, Secret War, Laos veterans, eligibility process, burial fees, veteran designation, security, protective services, state officials, Capitol complex, state patrol, public safety, legislative protection, threat assessment, transportation, electronic attestation, traffic signals, accident reporting, legislative routes, agricultural aircraft

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• /c> 3513 in the minutes.
• Uh all those in 3513 in the minutes.
• And so this bill works towards that in terms of just getting a plan in place, um, resources in place,
• <00:09:59.920> in getting a plan in place, um resources in getting a plan in place, um resources
• And this is just in case we need a bill in Ways and Means.

Bills: HF3919, HF3791, HF1781, HF3908, HF4233, HF3966, HF3430

Keywords: veterans benefits, Secret War, Laos veterans, eligibility process, burial fees, veteran designation, security, protective services, state officials, Capitol complex, state patrol, public safety, legislative protection, threat assessment, transportation, electronic attestation, traffic signals, accident reporting, legislative routes, agricultural aircraft

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• :44.320> in?
• in place in this liabilities we have in place in this state<00:14:58.800> on<00:14:59.040>
• thinking in for example in in thinking in for example in in Bloomington<00:38:12.960> we<
• in in the veterans and um, I have heard in in the veterans committee<00:43:37.839> um,<00:43:
• amendments in the bill here. amendments in the bill here.

Bills: HF1667, HF2526, HF68

Keywords: correctional fees, supervision fees, probation, Department of Corrections, criminal justice funding, electronic home monitoring, drug testing, restitution collection, community service work, postprison supervision, court-ordered services, fee sunset, fee phaseout, offender fees, community corrections, supervised individuals, 1183, house

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• Anybody in support? Seeing no one. Anybody on Zoom? Anybody in opposition?
• These will, in case you don't know, these fees will go through a board.
• There's a lot of fees in here.
• We have eight in the affirmative. We have eight in the affirmative.
• kicks in an audit.

Bills: SB145, SB143

Keywords: auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture, fee update, regulatory fees, egg inspection, egg grading, egg dealer, pesticide control, pesticide registration, pesticide applicator, pest management consultant, plant protection, nursery license

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• So keep that in mind. Yes. And I'll answer your question in two ways.
• And we can have jobs in New Mexico, but also in other parts of New Mexico for those students in a coordinated
• in...
• I never talk trillions in my life. I've never talked trillions in my life.
• , not just in New Mexico, but the best around the nation... ...up in quantums, not just in New Mexico

Bills: SB145, SB143

Keywords: auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture, fee update, regulatory fees, egg inspection, egg grading, egg dealer, pesticide control, pesticide registration, pesticide applicator, pest management consultant, plant protection, nursery license