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• It has to do with them moving here and practicing here. That's correct.
• We will be thinking about it the same way in that.
• You're the same person.
• We will move to public testimony. The Chair calls Mercedes Dodge.
• If not, the chair moves to adjourn. Is there an objection?

Bills: HB163, HB 296

Keywords: judicial liability, personal bond, felony offenses, judges, criminal justice reform, voter registration, election procedures, change of address, residence requirements, Texas Election Code, Texas election law, residence address, precinct voting, county move, same-county move, Election Code, registrar, statement of residence, polling place, local elections

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• At the same time, higher education institutions may have lab space that's not in continuous use.
• My parents are in northwest Harris County where I was born and raised.
• Stand's antisemitism is bullying in the same way that general racism is bullying.
• When I moved to Texas, I hoped to be welcome at my new middle school.
• If not, the chair moves to adjourn. Is there any objection?

Bills: HB295, HB824, HB1579, HB1581, HB2189, HB295

Keywords: bullying, antisemitism, school policies, school discipline, education, education policy, Texas Education Code, hate speech, student rights, civics education, high school curriculum, government, voting process, elected officials, Texas Seal of Biliteracy, biliteracy, bilingual education, multilingual, language proficiency, high school diploma

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• But it has to do with them moving here.
• So we'll move to public testimony. Only, Chair calls Judith Joseph.
• The man, the wave came and took him away and his feet was the same way.
• I mean, they see you all the time, you're the same. person.
• We will move to public testimony. Chair calls. Chair calls to order.

Bills: HB713, HB827, HB932, HB499, HB510, HB163, HB296, HB879, HB913, HB163, HB296

Keywords: healthcare, maternal health, reporting requirements, Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee, health provider immunity, workplace violence, nurses, grant program, healthcare facilities, safety measures, safety, nursing, grants, healthcare safety, verbal abuse, physical abuse, nurse empowerment, occupational therapy, licensure, interstate practice

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• <00:11:18.160> the spring break uh let's let's move the spring break uh let's let's move the
• So with we'll move the general fund.
• 13:18.959> board, county, industrial development board, county, industrial development board,
• <00:13:35.519> here, uh we will pay people to move here, uh we will pay people to move here
• <00:14:19.279> and new to the to the city the county and new to the to the city the county

Bills: HB179, HB354, SB57, SB137, HB431, HB179, HB354, SB57, SB137, HB431

Keywords: campus chaplain, chaplain, school chaplain, volunteer chaplain, public schools, public K-12 education, public charter schools, local control, teacher support, student support services, religious volunteer, faith-based support, church-state separation, background check, sex offender registry, school volunteer, education policy, district attorney, compensation, constitutional amendment

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• We're running behind time, so let's get moving.
• Currently, they do not qualify for the same tax exemptions.
• Look, is this same program going to affect state employees?
• Confused about this concept of moving on and ready.
• All right, so it's been moved and seconded. Any more discussion?

Bills: SB175, SB195, SB196, SB199

Keywords: aircraft, tax exemption, sales tax, lease tax, maintenance, Alabama, health insurance, Medicare, retirees, public education, contracts, education, high school, community college, dual enrollment, secondary credit, Move on When Ready, parental leave, state employees, local education agencies

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• the planning department of each county the planning department of each county to<00:16:37.320>
• Moving on to SCR 8, urging counties to act on any building permit applications for modification of residence
• Moving on to SCR 8, urging counties to act on any building permit applications for modification of residence
• Uh, moving on to SCR 90, requesting the planning department of each county to establish kupuna-friendly
• Uh moving on to SCR 8, urging<00:22:28.240> counties<00:22:28.600> to<00:22:28.720>

Bills: SCR63, SCR8, SCR160, SCR90, SCR93

Keywords: disability, accessibility, healthcare communication, sign language interpreters, deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, auxiliary aids, building permits, seniors, health care, safety modifications, county regulations, expedited processing, housing ladder, move-up housing, subsidized housing, public housing, affordable housing, housing mobility

Summary: The House Committee on Human Services and Homelessness heard several resolutions focused on disability access, housing, and support for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries. SCR 63 SD1 would have the Disability and Communication Access Board study communication needs in health care settings for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind and revise provider guidance; testimony was strongly supportive, including from the board, a physician, and a family member who described harmful delays in care, and the committee later recommended passage as is. SCR 8 would require counties to act within 45 days on completed permit applications for home modifications needed for an older adult or person with a disability; testimony noted delays in permitting and financing, and the committee recommended passage as is. The committee also heard SCR 160, which urges state housing agencies to create a “housing ladder” program to help individuals and families move from subsidized to unsubsidized housing. Hawaii Public Housing Authority and other agencies supported the concept, and DHS described its family self-sufficiency program and said prior federal resident-services funding had declined over the past 20 years. The committee acknowledged the program may already exist in some form but still recommended adoption of the resolution as is. SCR 90 would ask county planning departments to establish kupuna-friendly building permit requirements for parking accessibility in private businesses. The committee moved it forward with an HD1 for technical amendments; a member raised concern that the measure did not specify the age threshold for “kupuna,” and said they would vote with reservations. Finally, SCR 93 would direct DHHL and the Statewide Office of Homelessness and Housing Solutions to develop a coordinated support and stabilization pathway for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries experiencing homelessness or very low income. DHHL said it is already operating a transitional housing effort called Ka Leo Opu Mama for about 18 beneficiaries using more than $6 million in federal Nah Ho Sa funds, with no dedicated state funding, and the committee recommended passage as is. The meeting ended with the chair thanking testifiers and members and adjourning the hearing.

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• <00:18:56.720> uh<00:18:56.880> Susan County and two individuals uh Susan County and two
• Hearing none, he moved to member questions.
• Hearing none, he moved to member questions.
• If not, let's move >> Okay. Anyway, anyone? If not, let's move on. on. on.
• Um Hawaii County Council District 2, Um Hawaii County Council District 2, Council<01:01:06.319> Member

Bills: SB2211, SB2025, SB2038, SB2050, SB2051, SB2090

Keywords: emergency funding, food assistance, healthcare, federal shutdown, Hawaii, DHS, jury duty, advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, exemption, patient care, financial hardship, medication abortion, anonymous prescription, pregnancy rights, healthcare privacy, pharmacy regulations, chiropractic education, clinical training, student supervision

Summary: The House Committee on Health held its first hearing of the session and opened with housekeeping notes, introductions of members, and an explanation that the agenda would be taken out of order to accommodate a sign language interpreter. The committee first heard HB 469, relating to parking for disabled persons. Testimony from the Disability and Communications Access Board and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the bill, explaining that a travel placard would help people with disabilities who must travel interisland or to the mainland for medical care. Members asked about emergency travel, misuse prevention, and how to distinguish the travel placard from existing disabled parking placards; witnesses said the bill would need to be tied to administrative rules, and agreed the placard should clearly show an expiration date and likely be a different color. No vote was taken. The committee then heard HB 218, relating to hospital surgical smoke. The Department of Health supported the measure, and the Healthcare Association of Hawaii supported it with amendments, saying hospitals already follow existing standards but that any new policy should account for different procedures and provider safety. A committee member questioned the proposed amendment language and whether it was too flexible; the witness explained the intent was to allow case-by-case application because some procedures generate only brief exposure. Members also asked what surgical smoke is, and the witness explained it is produced when electrical or cauterizing tools are used on tissue and creates vapor or fumes. The bill remained under discussion with no final action reported. The committee next took up HB 814, which would fund a public information campaign and related services on cannabis use among youth. The Department of the Attorney General said the bill should be amended to clarify whether the funding would be used for contracts or grants and to include proper grant standards if grants are intended. The Department of Health supported the bill and said the funds would expand prevention, treatment, recovery, and public education efforts, including social media outreach, PSAs, and school-based youth services. Multiple organizations and individuals testified in support, emphasizing the harms of youth cannabis use and the need for prevention and treatment resources. Members asked what the department currently does, whether it is fulfilling existing law on science-based cannabis information, and what kinds of treatment would be provided; the department said services would mainly be intensive outpatient, outpatient, counseling, and related youth-focused supports. No vote was taken during the hearing.

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• >> Move the bill. >> Second. >> Any discussion? Any amendments?
• >> Move<00:02:20.560> the<00:02:20.720> bill. >> Move the bill.
• >> Move the bill. >> Second. >> Second. >> Second. >> Second.

Bills: SF0085, SF0056, SF0084, SF0104, SF0109, SF0120, SF0050

Keywords: internet crimes, children, task force, law enforcement, funding, education, victim assistance, kratom, regulation, healthcare, age restrictions, manufacturing standards, water conservation, Colorado River, drought, irrigation, water rights, voluntary program, interstate agreements, higher education

Bills: SF0085, SF0056, SF0084, SF0104, SF0109, SF0120, SF0050

Keywords: internet crimes, children, task force, law enforcement, funding, education, victim assistance, kratom, regulation, healthcare, age restrictions, manufacturing standards, water conservation, Colorado River, drought, irrigation, water rights, voluntary program, interstate agreements, higher education

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• Let's move the bill, Mr. Chair. I move SB 1071 with the do pass recommendation.
• Yeah, let's move the bill. Mr. Chair, I move SB 1493. They can come up after everybody moves it.
• Move the bill. Continue moving and then let him talk, or let him talk now?
• I mean, did you move your bill? He moved the bill. He moved the amendment.
• Okay, let's move it. Anybody else? No one else? Okay, let's move it. Mr.

Bills: SB1071, SB1315, SB1317, SB1416, SB1493, SB1537, SB1542, SB1584, SB1626, SB1740, SB1751, SB1804, SCR1047, SCR1049

Keywords: Arizona Rangers, statutory repeal, security, state law, regulatory changes, school safety, interoperable communications, law enforcement, emergency response, funding, reentry programs, criminal justice, grants, recidivism, attorney general, missing children, kidnapping, reporting requirements, child safety, training

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1071, which would repeal the statutory framework for the Arizona Rangers. The sponsor argued the bill was about accountability and transparency, citing concerns about missing training and firearms qualification records; Arizona Rangers representatives and several sheriffs opposed the bill, saying the Rangers provide valuable volunteer support and that the real issue was adding oversight rather than eliminating protections. After discussion, the committee voted 4-3 to give SB 1071 a do pass recommendation, with members noting they expected amendments later. The committee then heard SB 1315, requiring school districts and charter schools to maintain interoperable emergency communications with law enforcement and to submit annual affidavits confirming testing and compliance. Testimony from school safety officials and sheriffs emphasized the value of real-time communication during emergencies and the need for secure sharing of campus maps and floor plans; concerns about cost and information security were addressed by supporters. The bill passed unanimously, 7-0. The committee also advanced SB 1317, which appropriates opioid settlement funds for county reentry planning programs; sheriffs and association representatives supported it, citing reduced recidivism and jail populations, and it passed 7-0. Several public safety and missing-children measures were considered next. SB 1416, as amended, revises missing child reporting requirements, adds runaway children back into reporting, requires faster photo and information sharing, and expands training requirements; advocates for missing children and law enforcement supported the compromise language, and the bill passed 7-0. SB 1740, which updates Turquoise Alert training and procedures, was also advanced 7-0 after discussion about statewide versus geographically targeted alerts and the need to keep alerts effective. Later, SB 1493, a strike-everything amendment affecting police officer termination appeals and fee shifting when an employer rejects a favorable administrative ruling, passed 5-2 despite opposition from chiefs’ representatives. SB 1537, renaming the Peace Officer Training Equipment Fund and repealing its advisory commission, passed 5-2. The committee also approved SB 1751 and SCR 1049, which expand execution methods to include lethal gas and firing squad and make firing squad mandatory in certain cases involving the murder of a law enforcement officer; opponents raised constitutional, ethical, and practical concerns, while supporters framed the measures as aligning Arizona with other states and providing additional options. Both measures passed 4-3. Finally, SB 1542, which would create a framework and funding for MDMA research and treatment for PTSD in first responders and peace officers contingent on FDA approval, was heard with testimony describing promising clinical trial results and the need for Arizona research; the bill was then moved forward, though the transcript cuts off before the final roll call result is fully shown.

Keywords: NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkzxTQVw0WQ, 2026-06-14T02:39:05+00:00, 2.2.23, Data collected via generic collector engine, http://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/calendars_journals/ 0:00 House Session – March 9, 2023 4:35 Adjourn from the Late Session 4:46 Prayer – Reverend Bob Stewart 7:25 Pledge of Allegiance 7:49 National Anthem by Kelley Wardell 10:09 Leaves of Absence 10:39 Introduction of Guests 11:24 Communication – Rep. Grassie 12:04 HR 17 – Revenue Estimates 18:12 Motion to Table HR 17 18:32 Bill Removed from Consent Calendar – HB 294 18:59 Consent Calendar Adopted 19:28 HB 31-FN (RC) 28:40 HB 32-FN (RC) 43:10 HB 59-FN (RC) 53:30 HB 78 (RC) 1:00:49 HB 106-FN (RC) 1:20:31 Motion to Reconsider HB 498 (RC) 1:26:16 HB 216-FN (DIV) 1:49:41 HB 624-FN (RC) 2:03:38 HB 367-FN-L (RC) 2:13:25 Motion to Reconsider HB 367 (RC) 2:16:17 Unanimous Consent – Rep. Weyler 2:20:55 Motion to Print Rep. Weyler’s Remarks in Permanent Journal 2:21:10 Lunch Recess 3:33:20 HB 380 3:40:23 OTP (RC) 3:43:50 Move ITL 3:44:01 Motion to Table (DIV) 3:46:53 ITL 3:47:24 HB 440-FN (RC) 3:58:17 HB 464-FN (RC) 4:14:41 Motion to Reconsider HB 464-FN (DIV) 4:16:49 Motion to Reconsider HB 440-FN (DIV) 4:18:40 Motion to Reconsider HB 380 4:20:46 HB 112 4:21:35 Am 0252h (DIV) 4:25:01 OTP (RC) 4:33:20 Move ITL 4:33:50 HB 117 (RC) 4:46:51 HB 401 4:47:10 OTP (RC) 4:54:38 Move ITL 4:55:09 HB 469-FN 4:55:23 OTP (RC) 5:04:34 Move ITL 5:05:26 HB 567 5:05:39 Am 0429h 5:06:01 OTP (RC) 5:16:40 Move ITL (DIV) 5:19:22 HB 647-FN 5:19:56 Motion to Table (DIV) - TABLED 5:22:52 HB 51 (RC) 5:35:01 HB 90 5:35:16 OTP (RC) 5:44:13 Move ITL 5:44:27 Motion to Table (DIV) 5:47:06 ITL 5:47:34 HB 154 6:00:14 Motion to Table (DIV) 6:03:23 OTP (RC) 6:07:15 Motion to Reconsider (DIV) 6:09:21 HB 177 (RC) 6:21:37 HB 467-FN (RC) 6:36:08 Motion to Reconsider (DIV) 6:38:31 HB 477 6:39:01 ITL (RC) 6:46:31 OTP (DIV) 6:48:01 HB 485 6:48:42 Motion to Table (DIV) - TABLED 6:52:01 HB 92 6:52:15 Am 0747h (RC) 7:02:12 Motion to Table (DIV) 7:05:26 OTP (RC) 7:11:57 ITL 7:12:35 HB 161 7:12:48 OTP (DIV) 7:24:16 ITL 7:24:46 HB 251 7:25:18 Am 0548h (DIV) 7:28:01 OTPA (RC) 7:37:26 HB 281 (RC) 7:52:03 HB 298 7:52:19 Motion to Table (DIV) - TABLED 7:57:37 HB 372 7:57:57 OTP (RC) 8:09:04 ITL 8:09:30 HCR 5 (RC) 8:23:01 HB 294 8:23:21 Motion to Table - TABLED 8:23:59 Third Reading 8:24:51 Announcements 8:27:14 Unanimous Consent: Rep. Almy 8:29:05 Unanimous Consent: Rep. Alissandra Murray 8:29:41 Unanimous Consent: Rep. Sweeney 8:30:47 Motion to Print Rep. Sweeney’s Remarks in Permanent Journal 8:30:53 Recess until Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 9:00 am, 928, house, all, 2.2.40, 2.1.47

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• Uh, this is the same bill that we had and actually passed out of the House.
• This is the same bill that we had and actually passed out of the House.
• We thought it would and Morgan County.
• All oppose saying same. >> Okay.
• All oppose saying same. same. same.

Bills: SB86, SB196, SB228, SB231, HB73, HB407, HB435, SB86, SB196, SB228, SB231, HB73, HB407, HB435

Keywords: independent contractors, portable benefits, employee benefits, tax deductions, employment relationship, education, high school, community college, dual enrollment, secondary credit, Move on When Ready, financial services, discrimination, social credit score, religious freedom, transparency, consumer rights, Alabama, wastewater management, public service commission

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• We just get rid of the sticker and keep the same license plate.
• Yes sir, they do the same.
• It's currently crossing through Starr County. And how far away is Starr County?
• When it can cross that same port of entry, it's a safety issue.
• Vasquez, I wanna ask you the same question.

Bills: HB 767, HB 1242, HB 1373, HB 1404, HB 1708, HB 1936, HB 2041, HB 2198, HB 2270, HB 2315, HB 2415, HB 2427, HB 2455, HB 2457, HB 2522, HB 2523, HB 2686, HB 2763, HB 2775, HB 2944, HB 3034, HB 1683, HB 1695

Keywords: highway designation, memorial, Montgomery County, Paul P. Mendes, transportation, HB 1242, Texas Transportation Code, U.S. Highway 281, Brooks County, Ernesto Soliz Cantu, memorial highway, road naming, TxDOT, road signage, commemorative resolution, memorial markers, county road 304, Huppergate Road, Los Robles Trail, Farm-to-Market Road

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• That is correct, so y'all move more.
• They do the same.
• Generating model the same? No, I don't believe that the revenue generating model is the same.
• This basically is the same concept.
• Vasquez, I want to ask you the same question.

Bills: HB767, HB 1242, HB1373, HB1404, HB1708, HB1936, HB2041, HB2198, HB2270, HB2315, HB2415, HB2427, HB2455, HB2457, HB2522, HB2523, HB2686, HB2763, HB2775, HB2944, HB3034, HB1683, HB1695

Keywords: highway designation, memorial, Montgomery County, Paul P. Mendes, transportation, HB 1242, Texas Transportation Code, U.S. Highway 281, Brooks County, Ernesto Soliz Cantu, memorial highway, road naming, TxDOT, road signage, commemorative resolution, memorial markers, county road 304, Huppergate Road, Los Robles Trail, Farm-to-Market Road

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• Grant, would you either move over one or move the microphone toward you? Yes, sir. Is this okay?
• This road is a major destination road that goes from Newberry County to Ellis County.
• Same thing there.
• the adjoining county.
• Our family will never be the same.

Bills: HB767, HB 1242, HB1373, HB1404, HB1708, HB1936, HB2041, HB2198, HB2270, HB2315, HB2415, HB2427, HB2455, HB2457, HB2522, HB2523, HB2686, HB2763, HB2775, HB2944, HB3034, HB1683, HB1695

Keywords: highway designation, memorial, Montgomery County, Paul P. Mendes, transportation, HB 1242, Texas Transportation Code, U.S. Highway 281, Brooks County, Ernesto Soliz Cantu, memorial highway, road naming, TxDOT, road signage, commemorative resolution, memorial markers, county road 304, Huppergate Road, Los Robles Trail, Farm-to-Market Road

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• In 1983, Mayor Cornett moved to Crescent.
• It provides major relief. ...to traffic between Hood County, Erath Counties, and the greater Fort Worth
• He served Medina County and the surrounding counties that comprise the transportation district.
• Senator Nichols moves it, Senate Bill.
• Senator West moves House Bill 2763.

Bills: HB767, HB1708, HB2143, HB2198, HB2415, HB2457, HB2763, SB876, SB1230, SB2515, SB2688, SB2790, SB2799, HB3012, HB1672, HB2523, HB3135

Keywords: highway designation, memorial, Montgomery County, Paul P. Mendes, transportation, memorial highway, Kevin Ramirez Vasquez, Ector County, state designation, memorial designation, highway, military honors, veteran commemoration, Officer Jacob Candanoza, Transportation Code, state highway, Kaufman County, law enforcement, Travis County, Senior Police Officer

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• The way it goes is, in Harris County, it's... ...one of the three counties in the state where we elect
• It allows counties with populations under 50,000 adjacent to both a county over 2 million... and one
• I'm from Atascosa County.
• HB 3205 enables counties, if they so decide, county clerk filing for real and personal property.
• where the county sees fit.

Bills: HB1597, HB2364, HB2437, HB3205, HB3253, HB3310, HB3648, HB3906, HB4259, HB5645

Keywords: county jailer, jail training, veterans, Texas Veterans Commission, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, TCOLE, criminal justice system, county jail, law enforcement training, mental health training, jail standards, correctional officers, veteran services, veteran interaction, occupations code, jailer licensing, parking, county courthouse, infrastructure, local government

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• At the same time, inside of the classroom, you went off talking about history and all kinds of other
• In the same way, what we're prioritizing right now is the truth.
• I'm in Northwest ISD, Denton County, Texas.
• We'll move on then, Matilda Miller. Thank you.
• The chair moves that the committee adjourn.

Bills: HB1325, HB1655, HB3312, HB5526, SB13, SB57, SB207, HB441, HB591, HB5019, SB27, SB843, SB 13, SB 27, SB 57

Keywords: student transfer, public servants, education code, peace officer, servicemember, judicial officer, school security, volunteer program, retired law enforcement, veterans, public safety, school safety, criminal background check, school libraries, library advisory councils, parental rights, library materials, educational content, challenging materials, emergency operations plan

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• The same thing happened in 2024.
• All right, we'll move on with testimony.
• All right, we'll move on. We'll move on to public testimony. James Quintero. This is fantastic.
• I think we all want the same thing.
• perspective or takes the same side.

Bills: SB 13, SB 27, SB 57, HB1325, HB1655, HB3312, HB5526, SB13, SB57, SB207, HB441, HB591, HB5019, SB27, SB843

Keywords: lobbying, public funds, political subdivision, local government, county association, municipal lobbying, registered lobbyist, Texas Legislature, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, government finance, county dues, state association of counties, sheriffs association, law enforcement officers, legislative advocacy, bill tracking, legislative alerts, Government Code Chapter 556

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• It gives the >> So why are we moving there?
• <00:14:03.199> Give move on to the public hearing. Give move on to the public hearing.
• let's move on to the public hearing. let's move on to the public hearing.
• It is you move forward with this.
• Um, now I I truly do one and the same.

Bills: SB88, SB337

Keywords: expungement, criminal records, courts, victim rights, rehabilitation, Alabama law, SB337, Montgomery County, probate judge, judge of probate, county officer compensation, salary increase, circuit judge parity, local legislation, county commission, general fund, public official pay, judicial compensation, Montgomery County Legislation, 1136