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• So, you will not see horse racing, and you will not see these pari-mutuel HHR machines.
• So what this bill would say is Teton County, because you haven't had pari-mutuel activity, you can say
• We have this industry in the state of Wyoming because of live pari-mutuel racing.
• But how does that revenue compare to a live event, to six days HHR, as far as the Wyoming program goes
• compares to a live event and to six days of HHR in the Wyoming program.

Bills: SF0045, SJ0001

Keywords: pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety

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• horse racing event.
• support the live horse racing event.<00:53:16.480><c> We</c><00:53:16.720><c> believe</c><00:53:16.960
• We believe this was the event.
• Uh we 10 lives lines five through nine.
• I realize, you know, we live in an imperfect world.

Bills: SF0045, SF0058, SF0067

Keywords: pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety

Bills: SB90, SB90

Keywords: Green County, racing, pari-mutuel wagering, gaming regulations, commission appointments, historical horse racing, local tax, seafood, licensing, regulation, commercial fishing, fee structure, 1136, house, all

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• We live in a place where we have to... we live in a place where we have to meet our customers' demand
• And I will tell you this personally, I lived in Tuscaloosa for 20 plus years as well.
• But on a serious tone, if you live... on a serious tone, if you live especially close to the state lines
• Um, I live in Theodore, Alabama with my wife, Kaylee. My daughter... with my wife, Kaylee.

Bills: SB90, SB255, SB268

Keywords: Green County, racing, pari-mutuel wagering, gaming regulations, commission appointments, historical horse racing, local tax, mixed spirit beverages, alcohol regulation, licensing, excise tax, distribution agreements, retail sales, wholesalers, 1136, house, all

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• Because what Birmingham does is live parimutuel betting. Correct.
• Right now you're seeing dog racing on a screen in a computer as that's simocasting it live. Right.
• Yeah, but you still see live because the dog racing will be live.
• So you're actually getting those older live races from the past. So we're not...
• and you're just... ...not live and you're just gaming, you know, betting on a machine that's going to

Bills: SB268, SB262

Keywords: mixed spirit beverages, alcohol regulation, licensing, excise tax, distribution agreements, retail sales, wholesalers, SB262, White Hall, Lowndes County, pari-mutuel wagering, simulcast, historical racing, historical horse racing, dog racing, horse racing, charitable bingo, off-track betting, OTB, gambling

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• They have their event center. They have their event center.
• Special big events to locate or come to the facility enhances the tourism aspect of it.
• That's not common, but we do have groups of 100 on the regular for events now.
• Well, gaming in Greene County, the pari-mutuel facility, which is the green track, closed down.
• that would be my issue, but I was different about the bill from Greene County. just a green... those pari-mutuel

Bills: SB312, SB316, SB90

Keywords: alcoholic beverages, ABC Board, Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control, special event license, special events retail license, nonprofit special events retail license, special retail license, event storage license, government venue license, alcohol storage, alcohol transfer, beer, wine, liquor, on-premises consumption, public venue, government-owned property, municipal property, county property, state property

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• </c> financially, it saves lives, too. financially, it saves lives, too.
• . lives. lives.
• event or or in-game event that sporting event or or in-game event that could<01:07:10.079><c> be</c>
• </c><01:09:49.679><c> um</c> suspicious bets about world events um suspicious bets about world events
• </c><01:10:06.080><c> in</c> to see behavior that changes events in to see behavior that changes events

Bills: HF1758, HF4437, HF4353

Keywords: infertility, health insurance, fertility preservation, medical assistance, MinnesotaCare, prediction markets, sports betting, online wagering, event contracts, election betting, political betting, sportsbook, gambling regulation, lawful gambling license, Gambling Control Board, unauthorized gaming, esports betting, financial technology, payment processor, advertising restrictions

Summary: The Commerce, Finance, and Policy Committee met on April 9, approved the April 7 minutes, and then took up House File 1758, the Minnesota Building Families Act, with the intent to lay the bill over. The committee adopted two author’s amendments: the A2 amendment, which updated dates in the bill, and the A4 amendment, which added religious freedom exemption language to align the bill with a companion measure heard in the Health Committee. The bill was then presented as amended by Rep. Cherisa Watun, who said it would require insurance coverage for infertility diagnosis and treatment, lower cost sharing, and help families avoid severe financial strain. She emphasized that the bill would not change current surrogacy law and said the third-party language was needed so coverage would apply when assisted reproduction involves donated embryos or other genetic material. Supporters testified that infertility is common and costly, describing personal experiences with miscarriages, IVF, second mortgages, retirement savings, and other financial sacrifices to have children. Mariah Gran of the Minnesota Families Association said fertility coverage improves outcomes and can reduce costs, citing studies and employer experience. Anna Marie McDonald described losing fertility coverage after infertility was added to her medical record and said her family took out a second mortgage to afford IVF. Dr. April Bachelor, a reproductive endocrinologist, testified that lack of coverage pushes patients toward delayed care or riskier, less effective options and can lead to higher-risk pregnancies and higher long-term costs. Opponents argued the bill could be interpreted to cover surrogacy and objected to using insurance for IVF and related services. Dan Andre of the Minnesota Council of Health Plans said the mandate would create state defrayal costs in the individual and small group markets, with no cap on the state’s exposure, and noted a prior estimate of about $18 million annually. Rebecca Delahunt of the Minnesota Family Council said the bill’s language could be read to include surrogacy and raised ethical objections. Maggie Heny of the Minnesota Catholic Conference said couples should instead be helped through restorative reproductive medicine, not IVF, and warned of premium and taxpayer costs. Renee Oaks, a fertility care practitioner, also opposed the bill, saying infertility is often a symptom of treatable conditions and that restorative reproductive medicine can address underlying causes more effectively than IVF. The committee did not take final action on the bill beyond adopting the amendments and laying it over.

Bills: SB268, SB262, HB237, SB90

Keywords: mixed spirit beverages, alcohol regulation, licensing, excise tax, distribution agreements, retail sales, wholesalers, SB262, White Hall, Lowndes County, pari-mutuel wagering, simulcast, historical racing, historical horse racing, dog racing, horse racing, charitable bingo, off-track betting, OTB, gambling

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• the secretary of state, who would then notify the board of registrars of the county that that person lives
• in the Senate they put an amendment on it that said live birth after the birth of the child if there
• The care and the expenses of the child that is the result of a live birth is something else.
• Senator, is the live birth not the result of the pregnancy, though?
• But still the expenses as it relates to the live birth—it could be separate expenses altogether.

Bills: HB265, HB146, SB254, HB202, HB3, HB42, SB18

Keywords: resisting arrest, penalties, criminal justice, law enforcement, public safety, youthful offender, capital murder, victims' rights, immunity, civil liability, use of force, recruitment, illegal alien, enhanced sentencing, criminal offenses, minor victims, felonies, Alabama legislature, bail reform, cash deposit

Bills: HB483, SB133, SB133

Keywords: virtual currency, cryptocurrency, tax exemption, ad valorem tax, digital assets, regulatory preemption, juvenile court, juvenile delinquency, school notification, student safety, K-12, public schools, private schools, superintendent, principal, Class A felony, Class B felony, criminal charges, adjudicated delinquent, school discipline

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• I live best. Thank you. I'm Gita Smith. I live best. Thank you. I'm Gita Smith.
• But in any event, um I'm always careful. But in any event, um I'm always careful.
• All lives are enforcement officer. All lives are enforcement officer. All lives are sacred.
• that that person abs or doesn't event that that person abs or doesn't event that that person abs or
• But also in the event the bondsman does. But also in the event the bondsman does.

Bills: HB265, HB146, SB254, HB202, HB3, HB42, SB18

Keywords: resisting arrest, penalties, criminal justice, law enforcement, public safety, youthful offender, capital murder, victims' rights, SB254, Alabama, statute of limitations, civil procedure, civil action, sex offense, sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, survivor rights, tolling, disability, minor plaintiff

Bills: SB90, SB255, SB268

Keywords: Green County, racing, pari-mutuel wagering, gaming regulations, commission appointments, historical horse racing, local tax, SB255, cannabinoid, hemp, hemp-derived THC, THCa, delta-8 THC, HHC, CBD, THC, novel cannabinoid products, hemp products, intoxicating hemp, delta-8

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• And a recent event happened to me sitting in Bryant-Denny Stadium.
• and [clears throat] uh a recent<00:02:34.879><c> a</c><00:02:35.200><c> recent</c><00:02:35.519><c> event
• </c><00:02:35.840><c> happened</c><00:02:36.160><c> to</c><00:02:36.319><c> me</c> recent a recent event
• happened to me recent a recent event happened to me sitting<00:02:37.120><c> in</c><00:02:37.280><c>
• think if you're a ward of the state through your incarceration, we have an obligation to make your living

Bills: SB9, SB90, SB82, SB84, SB9, SB90, SB82, SB84

Keywords: Alabama Athletic Commission, Attorney General, criminal penalties, unarmed combat, regulation, boxing, mixed martial arts, civil fines, Green County, racing, pari-mutuel wagering, gaming regulations, commission appointments, historical horse racing, local tax, SB82, warrant recall, outstanding warrants, stale warrants, misdemeanor warrants

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• In the event the 21st Century Fund does have event the 21st Century Fund does have any outstanding obligations

Bills: SB311, SB322, SB304, SB313, SB315, SB316, HB489, SB90

Keywords: electric transmission, public highways, permit processing, economic growth, infrastructure, rural development, condemnation actions, state regulations, community development district, CDD, annexation, municipal annexation, wet municipality, dry county, wet county, Sunday alcohol sales, ABC Board, alcohol licensing, on-premises consumption, golf course

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• They don't make enough money to be able to live. And who knows?
• So you live in an HOA. I do, sir.
• So you live in an HOA. I do, sir.
• And that's where they have to live. They have to live among these people. We are not big business.
• I wouldn't live there myself. You don't do it's fine.

Bills: SB1206, SB1254, SB1290, SB1421, SB1432, SB1515, SB1563, SB1641, SB1649, SB1670, SB1671, SB1747

Keywords: storm damage, catastrophic storm, hail damage, wind damage, roof repair, roof replacement, post-storm repairs, insurance claim, property and casualty insurance, adjuster, public adjuster, contractor licensing, homeowner protections, deductible waiver, insurance fraud prevention, storm chaser, residential construction contract, workers' compensation, joint check, claim solicitation

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• fraud are our most vulnerable communities, especially our senior communities and other adults who live
• The Davis decree is the living document that governs what... services.
• The Davis decree is the living document that governs what we have to provide in the state in order to

Bills: AB58, AB275, SB46, SB457, SB465, AB320, AB344, AB381, AB541

Keywords: Nevada gaming, gaming regulation, sports pool, race book, interactive gaming, slot machines, restricted license, Gaming Control Board, Gaming Commission, game approval, administrative approval, service provider, cash access, wagering instruments, global risk management, information service, sports wagering, pari-mutuel wagering, casino regulation, gaming license

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• I live in one. I'm not a fan of them.
• in an HOA or live elsewhere?
• I don't live in an HOA for a reason.
• I don't know about you, I've lived in an HOA before, and thankfully I don't live in one right now, but
• I don't know about you, I've lived in an HOA before, and thankfully I don't live in one right now, but

Bills: SB1108, SB1205, SB1241, SB1286, SB1366, SB1431, SB1473, SB1477, SB1478, SB1479, SB1492, SB1517, SB1563, SB1586, SB1665, SB1671

Keywords: cash transactions, mandatory rounding, swedish rounding, public notice, Arizona Revised Statutes, motor vehicle booting, private property, fees, dispute process, regulations, SB1241, private permitting provider, private permit, private certificate of completion, building permit, building plan review, inspection, single-trade residential construction, residential construction, municipal permitting

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• We're in Hawaii State Capitol Conference Room 229 and live online.
• Hawaii State Capital Conference Room<00:01:59.439><c> 229</c><00:01:59.920><c> and</c><00:02:00.159><c> live
• event, even grappling-related events, ideally.
• the reality is that when we hear from industry members is that the cost of putting these amateur events
• And so we have a living, breathing example of why corporations do not have some kind of natural right

Bills: SB2045, SB2354

Keywords: combat sports, boxing, mixed martial arts, health regulations, safety standards, licensing, event regulation, 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees first took up SB 2071 on rent-to-own housing. Testimony was generally supportive from HHFDC and Hawaii Realtors, but Sierra Club of Hawaii and others opposed the bill unless it was amended to exclude ceded lands from the 99-year lease provision. Members discussed the scope of ceded versus non-ceded lands and whether an inventory exists. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, including HHFDC’s proposal to make the fixed-price period flexible by tying it to an option period and Sierra Club’s language limiting the program to non-ceded state or county land. They then heard SB 2191 on limited profit housing associations. HHFDC supported the measure, while the Tax Foundation of Hawaii and the Office of the Auditor urged caution about tax exclusions and asked for clearer, more targeted limits and measurable outcomes. The committees adopted amendments to add a statement of purpose, include measurable metrics, apply the tax provisions to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, and delay the effective date to allow for administrative changes. SB 2191 was recommended for passage with amendments. The committees also considered SB 2197, which would have replaced the five-year fixed-price period in rent-to-own housing with an option period set by HHFDC, but deferred it indefinitely because its issues were addressed in SB 2071. SB 2180 on deposits of public funds drew comments from the Hawaii Bankers Association questioning definitions and noting banks are already subject to Community Reinvestment Act requirements; decision-making was deferred to the next day in the CPN committee and to a later date for the housing committee. Finally, SB 2210 on housing discrimination received support from disability advocates and the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, which asked for one additional investigator; the committees passed it with amendments adding a blank appropriation for one full-time position and planned to notify Ways and Means for possible re-referral.

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• It excludes pari-mutuel wagering from the definition of internet sports wagering.
• This bill would allow a pari-mutuel permit holder to lease their facilities to any high-horse permit
• This amends the current law to allow a pari-mutuel permit holder to lease their facilities to high-horse
• This change creates uniformity across the pari-mutuel market to allow all classes of permit holders to
• This change creates uniformity across the pari-mutuel market to allow all classes of permit holders to

Summary: The committee first took up SB 80, the Parks Preservation Act, which would define state park purposes around conservation-based recreation and public access, prohibit uses such as golf courses, tennis courts, pickleball courts, ball fields, and hotels, require more public notice and advisory input on land management changes, and mandate reporting on park spending and maintenance backlogs. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, with conservation groups, youth advocates, and other members of the public backing stronger protections for state parks. The bill was reported favorably. Members then approved SB 200, directing DEP to develop a statewide waste reduction and recycling plan, and CS for SB 496, which clarifies that timeshare facilities are governed by Chapter 721 and only need annual board meetings. CS for CS for SB 1404, dealing with illegal gambling, was amended to add reporting requirements, tighten penalties, preempt local gambling legalization, and create a process for vetting certain machines and veteran-service-organization gaming questions; the bill drew significant concern from veterans groups and others over vague machine definitions and the need for clearer standards, but it was still reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 622 to allow pari-mutuel permit holders to lease facilities across horse-racing classes. The committee next approved CS for CS for SB 712 after adopting a strike-all and amendment that covered synthetic turf rules, change-order timelines, public works scoring, elevator and alarm contractor issues, mass timber code updates, pool and spa contractor scope changes, spaceport building-code exemptions, and solar/energy-storage inspection provisions. Support came from timber, construction, and industry groups, while pool contractors objected to parts of the scope changes. The committee also reported favorably CS for CS for SB 1742, a major condominium reform bill that pauses reserve funding after milestone inspections, expands financial flexibility, adds disclosure and conflict-of-interest rules, and increases data collection and oversight; members from both parties praised the sponsor’s work on condo issues. Finally, the committee approved SB 1574 on renewable natural gas infrastructure and SB 1580 authorizing DEP coastal resiliency public-private partnerships. It also passed CS for SB 1760, which requires certain public officials and agency leaders to meet Florida residency or proximity requirements. The last bill, SB 820, would codify the Office of Faith and Community in the Governor’s office; while supporters said it would permanently support faith-based and community organizations and improve coordination, several senators raised concerns about church-state separation, the office’s ties to Hope Florida, and whether codifying it could make the program more political. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably.

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• It hurts me to live in a society that is so unjust, that has the opportunity It hurts me to live in a
• As you are aware, this past September we suffered our worst flooding event in history.
• It was a 100-plus-year flooding event.
• to be able to open up an IRA when they're living paycheck to paycheck.
• We know how much money that you donate to charities in the cities that you live in.

Bills: HB4138, HB4139, HB4140, HB4141, HB4142, HB4143, HB4144, HB4145, HB4146, HB4147, HB4148, HB4149, HB4150, HB4151, HB4152, HB4153, SB1831, SB1832, SB1833, SB1834, SB1835, SB1836, SB1837, SB1838, SB1839, SB1840, SB1841, SB1842, SB1843, SB1844, SB1845, SB1846

Keywords: appropriations, education funding, health care, general fund, state budget, local funding, gaming, pari-mutuel, horse racing, regulatory assessment, first-time starters, budget implementation, federal funds, government services, budget stabilization, financial reporting, capital outlay, infrastructure, veterans services, highway construction