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• </c> rampant misuse of taxpayer dollars. rampant misuse of taxpayer dollars.
• , which is taxpayer money.
• </c> uh these facilities for that taxpayers uh these facilities for that taxpayers have<00:09:38.480>
• </c> of millions of dollars of taxpayer of millions of dollars of taxpayer dollars<00:10:27.600><c> uh
• </c> taxpayers who meet their obligations. taxpayers who meet their obligations.

Bills: HF3611, HF3659, HF3909

Keywords: taxation, income tax, damage awards, sexual harassment, abuse claims, immigration enforcement, taxpayers, file income tax return, Minnesota-source income, tax regulations, detention facilities, gross revenues, private prisons, Minnesota law, 1183, house

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• What this does is it adds two residents, taxpayers of Alabama, to the committee.
• It currently exists mostly of tax professionals, and it's just put some everyday taxpayers on the committee

Bills: HB162, HB376, HB425, SB96, HB426

Keywords: homelessness, homeless individuals, unsheltered, transient, shelter, encampment, street outreach, relocation, displacement, law enforcement, municipal government, county government, local government, interjurisdictional transport, Class A misdemeanor, criminal penalties, public safety, social services, Alabama Code 15-20A-4, environmental regulation

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• principle of taxpayer privacy.
• c><00:31:28.080><c> of</c><00:31:28.240><c> taxpayer</c> longstanding principle of taxpayer longstanding
• </c> through the Minnesota taxpayer through the Minnesota taxpayer assistance<01:17:29.719><c> and</c
• </c><01:18:40.360><c> and</c> reach many more lowincome taxpayers and reach many more lowincome taxpayers
• </c> than become homeless helping taxpayers than become homeless helping taxpayers claim<01:19:44.239

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

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• Gap protections for taxpayers there has Gap protections for taxpayers there has not<00:23:16.640><c>
• </c><00:35:50.839><c> responsible</c> sent back to the taxpayers responsible sent back to the taxpayers
• </c> you don't Define who is the taxpayer you don't Define who is the taxpayer right<00:54:07.119><c>
• think about taxpayers as people tend to think about taxpayers as people not<00:54:17.960><c> as</c><00
• </c><00:59:28.960><c> that</c> property and income taxpayers that property and income taxpayers that

Bills: HF25, HF4

Keywords: pregnancy support, women's health, maternity homes, nonprofit organizations, grant funding, abortion, family services, tax relief fund, budget surplus, surplus revenue, tax rebate, tax refund, one-time refund, income tax, property tax, constitutional amendment, Minnesota Constitution, general fund, budget reserve, taxpayer relief

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• </c><00:28:42.159><c> at</c> immediately think of the residents at immediately think of the residents
• </c><00:29:50.039><c> who</c> decision to exclude the residents who decision to exclude the residents
• </c><00:29:54.640><c> all</c> similarly situated residents all similarly situated residents all throughout
• What happens when the state falls short of its commitment to its residents?
• What happens when the state falls short of its commitment to its residents?

Bills: HF4, HF173

Keywords: tax relief fund, budget surplus, surplus revenue, tax rebate, tax refund, one-time refund, income tax, property tax, constitutional amendment, Minnesota Constitution, general fund, budget reserve, taxpayer relief, state surplus, fiscal forecast, wealthy taxpayers, high-income exclusion, 2026 ballot, referendum, surplus distribution

Bills: SB1041

Keywords: electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, 1182, all

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• The first exception is that the federal earned income credit requires taxpayers to have a Social Security
• To receive those advanced payments, taxpayers will have to opt into advanced payments when they file
• files and claims 2025 uh when a taxpayer files and claims this<00:02:11.319><c> credit</c><00:02:11.640
• to have a Social requires taxpayers to have a Social Security<00:02:43.840><c> number</c><00:02:44.040
• </c><00:02:49.599><c> are</c> second childless taxpayers are second childless taxpayers are ineligible

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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• I’m also a resident of Liberty County, where I will be representing.
• I also did an internship, a general surgery residency, then a neurosurgery residency at the University
• I have been a Florida resident for the past 30 years.
• Again, my name is Tony Zetchie, and I am a proud resident of Pasco County.
• I'm the wife of a I am a proud resident of Pasco County.

Bills: S0720, S1246

Keywords: tuition, resident status, incarceration, education, equal access, nursing shortage, health care, education funding, workforce development, LINE Fund, monetary contributions, nonmonetary contributions

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to consider one bill, a postponed bill, and a slate of trustee confirmations. The committee first took up CS/SB 1246, which expands the Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) fund to support health science workforce shortages beyond nursing, including allied health programs. The bill also broadens eligible uses of funds, revises matching requirements and grant criteria, and updates reporting requirements. A strike-all amendment was adopted without objection, and the committee then reported the bill favorably after supportive testimony from Florida State College at Jacksonville, the Florida Hospital Association, the College of Central Florida, and the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Senator Davis also noted a favorable vote on the bill for the record. The committee then temporarily postponed SB 720 at the sponsor’s request. Chair Harrell explained that the bill had been incorporated into a larger committee measure and would likely be heard later in another form. Public witnesses who had come to speak on the bill were not heard because of the postponement. The remainder of the meeting focused on confirmations for trustees at several state colleges, including Chipola College, Tallahassee State College, Pensacola State College, Palm Beach State College, Pasco-Hernando State College, and St. Petersburg College. The appointees emphasized themes of affordability, workforce training, nursing and allied health success, dual enrollment, community partnerships, and local economic development. After hearing from the appointees, the committee approved a block motion to recommend confirmation of all appointees on tabs 2 through 25. The meeting then adjourned.

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• </c><00:03:25.680><c> tuition</c> problem by allowing resident tuition problem by allowing resident tuition
• </c><00:05:11.280><c> tuition</c> who qualifies for the resident tuition who qualifies for the resident
• </c> student tuition resident tuition rate. student tuition resident tuition rate.
• </c> that students qualified for resident that students qualified for resident tuition<00:19:02.000><
• Um as far as resident tuition from that. Um as far as resident tuition rates,<00:32:23.919><c> no.

Bills: HF3432, HF3411

Keywords: resident tuition, employment, higher education, Minnesota, tuition rates, state universities, immigration status, immigration, postsecondary education, privacy, data access, federal officers, 1183, house

Bills: HB0028, HB0080

Keywords: sexual exploitation, child protection, law amendment, explicit conduct, sex crimes, identification cards, nursing facilities, assisted living, renewal process, resident rights, 916, all

Bills: HB0028, HB0080

Keywords: sexual exploitation, child protection, law amendment, explicit conduct, sex crimes, identification cards, nursing facilities, assisted living, renewal process, resident rights, 916, all

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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• :21:33.679><c> necessarily</c> &gt;&gt; Residents of Minnesota, not necessarily &gt;&gt; Residents of
• </c> states since 2020 have passed a resident states since 2020 have passed a resident opportunity<01
• I reside in Blaine, Dave Zach.
• </c><01:31:29.360><c> Well,</c> and health of their residents. Well, and health of their residents.
• . residents. residents.

Bills: HF3403, HF2687, HF2381

Keywords: HF3403, emergency rental assistance, rental aid, homelessness prevention, housing crisis, imminent risk of homelessness, eviction prevention, county aid, Tribal governments, local government aids, general fund appropriation, Minnesota revenue commissioner, poverty level, low-income housing, housing stability, family homeless prevention and assistance, emergency housing assistance, HF2687, single-family homes, corporate landlords

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• This is taxpayer dollars. You will that. This is taxpayer dollars.
• </c> intention of every taxpayer dollar. intention of every taxpayer dollar.
• </c> residents to other service providers. residents to other service providers.
• It's resident or patient safety.
• It's resident or patient safety.

Bills: HF3797, HF3780, HF4068, HF3935

Keywords: long-term care, insurance policy, healthcare, partnership policy, Minnesota, human services, wage increase, support workers, shared services, community first services, medical assistance, sanctions, healthcare services, monetary recovery, government accountability, assisted living, training, unlicensed personnel, resident rights, safety regulations

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• Members, House File 413 is a bill that would allow a resident age 65 or older to fish without a license
• Under current law, a resident age 90 or older may fish without a license.
• My name is Roger, and I reside in Alexandria, Minnesota, Douglas County, for the last 80 years.
• age 65 or older would allow a resident age 65 or older to<00:03:25.840><c> fish</c><00:03:26.280><c>
• age 90 or older fish law a resident age 90 or older fish without<00:03:30.519><c> a</c><00:03:30.920

Bills: HF276, HF413, HF411

Keywords: human services, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, long-term services and supports, LTSS, public assistance, application process, eligibility determination, customer service survey, wait times, form complexity, lead agencies, Department of Human Services, Department of Children Youth and Families, streamlining, administrative reform, case management, reassessment, intake system, adaptive eligibility form

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• For non-resident tuition, it would raise it from 5% to 20% for... certain institutions, and they would
• are, have capacity to accept out-of-state states. students and this bill really addresses the non-resident
• Under current law, public institutions of higher ed are required to set aside 15% of tuition paid by resident
• I am a taxpayer up in I'm the vice chair of the Tarrant County GOP, and I actually chaired the education
• a Corps of Midshipmen, will be eligible to pay tuition and fees at the rates provided for state residents

Bills: HB3032, HB3434, HB3574, HB5339, HB5646

Keywords: nursing education, clinical sites, health facilities, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, legislative study, healthcare training, tuition, financial assistance, higher education, public institutions, student support, nonresident students, Texas Education Code, resident tuition, scholarships, regenerative agriculture, grants, sustainable farming, soil health, bioremediation

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• Ombudsman services for residents of assisted living and residents' families.
• We applaud all the recent initiatives to address the rights of residents and assisted living residences
• I have 60 residents in my facility.
• Do they give it to the resident and the resident takes it? Is that?
• Do they give it to the resident and the resident takes it? Is that correct?

Bills: H5243, H5376, S3056, S3057

Keywords: rest home, rest homes, medication administration, medication management, assisted living, long-term care, elder care, older adults, senior care, nursing home, resident care, self-administration, licensed facility, Chapter 111, section 71, Responsible Person, caregiver, direct care staff, care facilities, funding

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• Members, we're going to take up tab 3, Senate Bill 720, on resident status for tuition purposes, by Senator
• This bill allows students with prior incarceration to maintain their residency status within the state
• The opportunity to maintain residency status within the state ensures that they benefit from in-state
• By removing the financial burden associated with in-state state residency status, these individuals can
• So, This bill benefits previously incarcerated students who were residents of the state of Florida prior

Bills: S0176, S0372, S0720, S0816

Keywords: campus safety, higher education, university safety, college safety, student safety, threat assessment, violence prevention, credible threat, campus security, law enforcement notification, emergency response, public universities, Florida College System, student conduct, workplace violence, security escorts, incident reporting, title IX-like safety procedures, institutional safety policy, school violence

Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary met with a quorum present and considered several bills and one confirmation. Senate Bill 720, relating to resident status for tuition purposes for previously incarcerated Floridians, was presented by Senator Osgood and supported by testimony from Eddie Fordham, who described his own reentry and college experience and the difficulty of proving residency after long incarceration. Senators Jones and Rodriguez spoke in favor, emphasizing rehabilitation and access to education. The bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then approved Senate Bill 372, which would extend the state employee tuition waiver program to sheriff’s office employees on a space-available basis, with support noted from the Florida Sheriffs Association. Senate Bill 176, dealing with campus emergency management, conduct, and workplace violence policies, was also reported favorably after discussion focused on clearer reporting protocols, protective measures, and timely updates for students, faculty, and staff; several groups waved in support. Members also voted to recommend confirmation of Douglas Broxton to the Board of Governors of the State University System. Finally, Senate Bill 816, establishing the University of Florida Diabetes Institute in statute to advance research, prevention, care, education, collaboration, and outreach on diabetes, received supportive testimony from medical and university representatives and favorable comments from senators, including remarks about research, federal funding, and improved outcomes. The bill was reported favorably, and the committee adjourned without objection.

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• So when you look at a six-month delay for a redacted file, the taxpayers are being charged about $15,000
• So thank you for this bill. taxpayers are, are being charged about $15,000 for that six month delay.
• It also ensures residents can access financial information and maintain their right to assemble.
• Residents sometimes move between the campuses to enjoy different dining venues, different activities,
• Ensuring residents and prospective residents have access to a CCRC's financial disclosure statements,

Bills: SB500, SB1522, SB1137, SB1266

Keywords: SB 500, Texas adoption law, Family Code, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child-placing agency, prospective adoptive parents, adoption records, confidential information, nondisclosure agreement, child history report, health history, social history, educational history, genetic history, termination of parental rights, permanency plan, single source continuum contractor, privacy, redaction

Summary: The Committee on Human Services met with a quorum and first voted out Senate Bill 1589, relating to contract requirements between a single-source continuum contractor and DFPS. The motion to report the bill favorably to the full House with a recommendation that it do pass and be printed prevailed on a 7-0 vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 500, which would set deadlines for providing foster care adoption records, including health, social, educational, and genetic history reports, to speed adoptions. The bill’s author and witnesses from Addie’s Hope Social Services supported it, saying delays in redacted files can take months, slow permanency for children, and increase costs to the state. Members asked about redactions and sibling/family information, and witnesses explained the bill would mainly speed the preliminary file used to decide whether to proceed with placement. SB 500 was left pending. Members also heard Senate Bill 1266, which would require regular reevaluation of the Medicaid provider support team and add written notice of provider disenrollment at least 30 days in advance. There were no witnesses, no questions, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 1522, concerning continuing care retirement communities, was then laid out and supported by LeadingAge Texas and counsel, who said it updates outdated definitions, clarifies licensing and disclosure rules, and strengthens consumer protections for seniors. It was also left pending. After a brief recess, the committee heard Senate Bill 1137, which would prohibit group home consultants from referring people to unlicensed or unpermitted group homes except in limited circumstances, require disclosure of complaints, and create a Class B misdemeanor for violations. Members discussed whether consultants are regulated and noted concerns about unlicensed referral practices. The bill was left pending, and the committee adjourned after completing its agenda.