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• That total of taxes alone are $13,542, an additional 11% of the purchase price on the day of delivery
• The following 10 years of RTA excise tax amounts to another 7% of the price of ownership.
• My 2022 RAM ProMaster 3,500 cargo van chassis had a purchase price of $53,685.
• That total of taxes alone are $13,542, an additional 11% of the purchase price on the day of delivery
• My 2022 RAMPro Master 3,500 cargo van chassis had a purchase price of $53,685.

Bills: HB2305 , HB2601 , HB2604

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: vehicle registration, travel vans, motor homes, transportation regulation, HB2601, motorcycle weight fee, motorcycle registration, vehicle licensing, Department of Licensing, weight-based fee, motor home fee, RV registration, scale weight, vehicle weight, RCW, Washington state, registration fees, license fees, vehicle fee schedule, fee distribution

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• of fossil fuel in the hopes of reaching their... ...the usage of any sort of fossil fuel in the hopes
• Some examples of that are purchasing preference policies where, say, the total cost of ownership of an
• recommendations of what to do. 43% to 48% of reduction in cost over that period of time.
• It takes care of what I'll call the inspections on older systems.
• And then, of course, some of the inspection stuff.

Bills: S0558 , S1294 , S1468 , S1474 , S1682 , S1628

Committee: Senate Environment and Natural Resources

Keywords: stormwater systems, environmental standards, municipal infrastructure, engineering certifications, local compliance, Florida Department of Transportation, biosolids, agronomic rate, land application, environmental protection, Florida statutes, nutrient management, recordkeeping, farming, compost products, wastewater treatment, environment, sewage disposal, pollution control, reporting requirements

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• you're on Social Security and you have 100% disability, there are opportunities that you can get out of
• Because they never come out of it.
• Because they never come out of it.
• Because they never come out of it.
• </c> All in favor of the amendment. All in favor of the amendment.

Bills: HB155 , HB155

Committee: House Military and Veterans Affairs

Keywords: homestead exemption, disabled veterans, tax relief, annual verification, property tax, state holidays, federal holidays, public holidays, legal holidays, office closures, state employees, personal leave, compensatory leave, bank closures, school closures, Mardi Gras, Mobile County, Baldwin County, Rosa Parks Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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• We're basically taking some of the rules for the state Board of Public Accountancy and allowing them
• We've seen a tremendous abuse, especially in sunset, of the abuse of emergency rules.
• the abuse of emergency rules.
• /c> there's a lot of variations of that that there's a lot of variations of that that we<00:11:42.240
• </c> a lot of issues with this as well. a lot of issues with this as well.

Bills: HB59 , SB15 , SB96 , SB104 , SB137

Committee: Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

Keywords: public accountancy, CPA licensing, board regulations, educational prerequisites, electronic notifications, firm registration, assignment, creditors, insolvency, liquidation, assignee, secured transaction, bankruptcy, state law, voluntary process, distribution of assets, emergency rules, governor certification, state regulations, public safety

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• in saving health care for millions of Americans.
• in saving health care for millions of Americans.
• <c> our</c><03:14:39.520><c> choice,</c> access health care of our choice, access health care of our
• Health care now consumes 1ifth of now.
• </c> direct primary care. all sorts of plans direct primary care. all sorts of plans out<03:25:11.279

Bills: HB3668

Keywords: pipeline, natural gas, Natural Gas Act, FERC, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, NEPA, environmental review, permitting reform, LNG, liquefied natural gas, certificate of public convenience and necessity, section 7, section 3, Clean Water Act, section 401, water quality certification, state authority, interagency coordination, pipeline safety, pipeline security

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• That same section of the Constitution states that the body may, quote, compel the attendance of absent
• It strikes a careful balance between the right of a legislative minority to resist legislation and the
• Every one of them has been well planned days ahead of time.
• Any amount of money, it doesn't matter. So I just don't think that alone kind of neuters the bill.
• I mentioned something, and many of you heard this, but I want to make sure members of this committee,

Bills: HB18 , HB18

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance

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• Part of the analysis that we would require of them, and that the bill would require of them, is that
• of financial security, and proof of site control.
• So, I mean, with a lot of the points that Will and the other data centers have made, we need to be careful
• We need to be very careful about that so that people don't take advantage of that system.
• We are very supportive of many of the provisions of the bill. Obviously, there's some...

Bills: SB6 , SB11 , SB33

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state

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• They may include care for mothers of children, material or legal support, financial assistance, employment
• It's additional burdens and challenges when seeking abortion care, and traveling out of state has only
• The cost of abortion care has more than doubled since Roe was overturned.
• And as a survivor of sexual assault, I know how vital access to abortion care can be in the wake of trauma
• For most people, whenever they seek abortion care, it's still not illegal to travel out of the state

Bills: SB6 , SB11 , SB33

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state

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• Cartels use various methods to acquire firearms, including straw purchases, theft of firearms, and purchasing
• And then it designates the the level of punishment of the offense.
• of the firearm?
• of that firearm to establish the web of business relationships.
• of those firearms and working straw purchases, and they're really interested in every southbound arrests

Bills: SB36 , SB2202 , SB 36

Committee: Senate Border Security

Keywords: homeland security, border security, critical infrastructure, Department of Public Safety, intelligence operations, public-private partnerships, SB 2202, firearm trafficking, gun trafficking, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, Texas-Mexico border, United Mexican States, Mexico, DPS, second-degree felony, weapons transfer, illegal firearms transfer, arms smuggling, cross-border crime

Summary: The Senate Committee on Border Security heard Senator Birdwell present SB 2202, which would create a state offense for knowingly transferring a firearm for profit or other remuneration to a member of a foreign terrorist organization. Birdwell argued the bill responds to cartel violence and southbound gun trafficking, and he explained a committee substitute that removed an exemption for federally licensed gun dealers and removed a requirement that DPS coordinate with Mexican law enforcement. He said the goal was to give Texas a state-level tool if federal enforcement is lacking. Invited testimony came from DPS Colonel Freeman Martin and border prosecution unit chair Tanya Ash. Both said the bill could be useful in some organized-crime and cartel cases, but they emphasized that proving a defendant knowingly transferred a gun to a foreign terrorist organization would be difficult and would usually require strong direct or circumstantial evidence, such as recorded statements, informants, or coordinated investigations. They said the measure would be more workable in complex cartel cases than in routine patrol stops, and they noted existing state and federal tools already address straw purchases, firearms trafficking, and related offenses. Members also discussed tracing seized firearms, cooperation with ATF, and the limits of state jurisdiction over international issues. No public testimony was offered, and SB 2202 was left pending. The committee then took up SB 36 as pending business. A committee substitute was adopted without objection, and the substitute bill was reported favorably to the full Senate by a 4-0 vote, with Senators Birdwell, Flores, Hinojosa of Hidalgo, Eckhardt, and Hinojosa of Nueces participating. The committee also accepted a motion in writing and ordered the bill recommended for local and uncontested calendar placement. The chair then announced the committee would recess subject to call.

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• And if they have child care costs, they're able to be reimbursed for up to $50 of that as well.
• And if they have child care costs, they're able to be reimbursed for up to $50 of that as well.
• That little bit of economic security meant that I didn't have to choose between taking care of my school
• I was able to budget and afford the gas to drive to Kenyon to Faribault to take care of my grandchildren
• ><c> that</c><01:37:49.760><c> out</c> that point of uh of of funding that out that point of uh of of

Bills: HF1048 , HF1049 , HF745 , HF2210

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: charter schools, education funding, revenue calculation, general education revenue, special education, school library aid, education finance, school districts, funding eligibility, compensatory revenue, task force, free meals, school funding, education equity, HF2210, school unemployment aid, Minnesota Department of Education, general fund appropriation, unemployment insurance, unemployment claims

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• of thing.
• On behalf of the Alabama Realtors, we speak in favor of... ...the bill.
• As many of you know, I have reported constituents of yours that... ...constituents of yours who have
• I think this is kind of the meat of it. Can you help me... ...kind of the meat of it.
• Okay, so it's going to handle the processing of the licenses and the noticing of the... ...of the licenses

Bills: SB174 , SB180 , HB196 , HB25 , SB193 , HB25

Committee: Senate County and Municipal Government

Keywords: business taxes, annual reports, Alabama Tax Tribunal, tax appeals, local government, media monitoring, government contracts, state agencies, local agencies, media regulations, transparency, juvenile detention, county management, legal procedures, juvenile justice, county commission, supervision, administration, emergency services, local districts

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• Chairman, members of the committee, thank you for having us today to discuss our bill.
• I think everybody has a summary of it to answer any questions.
• never bring another bill out of committee once I hear a...
• As you see on the key provisions of the bill, this really gets to it.
• Do the committee members have any questions of the sponsor?

Bills: HB230

Committee: House Commerce and Small Business

Keywords: real estate, brokerage, broker, salesperson, licensee, consumer disclosure, agency disclosure, RECAD, Real Estate Consumers Agency and Disclosure Act, Alabama Real Estate Commission, buyer agreement, listing agreement, transaction broker, single agent, dual agency, compensation disclosure, commission, referral agreement, referral fee, written agreement

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• of human trafficking, specifically of minors and individuals that have mental disabilities.
• This basically is the part of the Department of Mental Health.
• I missed a couple of years. Thank you. I missed a couple of years.
• that is a note of diagnosis of Alzheimer's, note of diagnosis of some kind of dementia, or medical infirmity
• I see reference in the bill to a cutoff of 150% of the federal poverty line.

Bills: HB1322 , HB3053 , HB3180 , HB3244 , HB3269 , HB3299 , HB3301 , HB3302 , HB3430 , HB3497 , HB3584 , HB3586 , HB3587 , HB3606 , HB3742 , HB3743 , HB3755 , HB3764 , HB3767 , HB3835 , HB3848 , HB3903 , HB3905 , HB4108 , HB4130 , HB4142 , HB4227 , HB3996

Committee: House Criminal Judiciary

Keywords: domestic violence, offenders registry, public safety, law enforcement, victim protection, conviction records, elderly, parole, criminal justice reform, inmate rehabilitation, Oklahoma statutes, firearms, handgun permits, self-defense, training requirements, Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, elderly exploitation, identity theft, crimes and punishments, criminal offenses

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• care and safety of individuals seeking treatment.
• them obstacles in the way of accessing. health care.
• Would you want someone, a doctor who's taking care of you, to have all of the information possible?
• Different kind of health care. It really just depends, right?
• Why not just let everybody take care of it on their own?"

Bills: HB45 , HB45 , HB755 , HB 1232 , HB1555 , HB2460 , HB2702 , HB2973 , HB3120 , HB3225 , HB3314 , HB3356 , HB3371 , HB3634 , HB3638 , HB4247 , HB4283 , HB4290 , HB4302 , HB4503 , HB4511 , HB4565 , HB4581 , HB4627 , HB4632 , HB4660 , HB4668 , HB4960 , HB5042

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: flooding, disaster response, emergency preparedness, state guidance, public safety, housing, affordable housing, rent control, landlord-tenant laws, housing rights, lobbying, public entities, expenditures, government code, transparency, Texas Ethics Commission, government regulation, lobbying restrictions, government accountability, taxpayer money

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• These facilities are tasked with the temporary care of unaccompanied children that might come through
• They suffer from stress, loneliness, inadequate diets, poor veterinary care, and lack of exercise.
• of Texans.
• But now, of course, it turns on whether the elected official is one of five, one of seven, or one of
• thousands of employees in the state of Texas.

Bills: HB45 , HB755 , HB 1232 , HB1555 , HB2460 , HB2702 , HB2973 , HB3120 , HB3225 , HB3314 , HB3356 , HB3371 , HB3634 , HB3638 , HB4247 , HB4283 , HB4290 , HB4302 , HB4503 , HB4511 , HB4565 , HB4581 , HB4627 , HB4632 , HB4660 , HB4668 , HB4960 , HB5042 , HB45

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: housing, affordable housing, rent control, landlord-tenant laws, housing rights, lobbying, public entities, expenditures, government code, transparency, Texas Ethics Commission, government regulation, lobbying restrictions, government accountability, taxpayer money, HB 1232, whistleblower, whistleblower protection, public employee, retaliation

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• of the family safely.
• All of our surrounding states have some form of it.
• I think one of the most important things of this bill is that we are adding the CEO of the workforce
• Is it still going to get to the heart of the intention of the rebate?
• They can't get any kind of itemized invoice of what they're paying for.

Bills: SB1327 , SB1372 , SB1403 , SB1937 , SB277 , SB2131 , SB1749 , SB1348 , SB1469 , SB2018 , SB1931 , SB1530 , SB2155

Committee: Senate Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism

Keywords: tourism, recreation, economic development, Oklahoma Commission, executive director, probation, credits, educational advancement, Oklahoma Statutes, criminal justice reform, job incentives, tax rebates, Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program, employment growth, wage requirements, labor organization, incentives, employer practices, union neutrality, worker rights

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• You can give it to our pages and all; we'll take care of it. Thank you. All right, Madam Chair.
• Some of them travel very far distances on dirt roads, gravel roads, and roads that have not been cared
• So, Representative Biasiucci has taken care of that with an amendment here that will add both the silver
• So Representative Biasucci has taken care of that with an amendment here that will add both the silver
• Are we taking care of that? ...and that's certainly all right. Perfect.

Bills: HB2067 , HB2068 , HB2127 , HB2164 , HB2200 , HB2201 , HB2242 , HB2283 , HB2284 , HB2285 , HB2286 , HB2287 , HB2304 , HB2306 , HB2399 , HB2601 , HB2609 , HB2760 , HB2761 , HB2859 , HB2887 , HB2892 , HB2893 , HB2894 , HB2978 , HB4027 , HCM2012 , HCM2016

Committee: House Transportation & Infrastructure

Keywords: appropriation, transportation, infrastructure, Apache Junction, funding, Show Low, road extension, special license plates, nonprofits, charitable contributions, Reay Lane, Graham County, HB 2200, State Route 89, SR 89, Chino Valley, Arizona Department of Transportation, ADOT, road widening, highway expansion

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• of money.
• of $25.8 million.
• Okay, I want to make sure we don't lose track of the rest of the agenda. Okay.
• I want to make sure we don't lose track of the rest of the agenda.
• So are you aware of any other pensions that have that kind of requirement on them?

Bills: HB1784 , HB1245 , HB1268 , HB2116 , HB2193 , HB2206 , HB1739 , HB1889 , HB1904 , HB3172 , HB4225 , HB4352 , HB3625 , HB4263

Committee: House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions

Keywords: education reform, local control, student outcomes, curriculum changes, school funding, retirement, pension, public employees, Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, benefits, survivorship, contribution rates, disability retirement, deferred option plan, service credit, contributions, distributions, HB2116, Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System, OLERS

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• </c> of school teams to make gold out of of school teams to make gold out of peanuts.<00:04:22.320><c
• Is it, um, you know, the operation and maintenance is going to be taken care of over the life of the
• ><c> of</c> downfall has been because of the lack of downfall has been because of the lack of whatever
• </c> &gt;&gt; Well, some of it some of it is paid. &gt;&gt; Well, some of it some of it is paid.
• We do have a suspension of the rules if someone has medical concerns come up or they had to take care

Bills: HB2185 , HB2621 , HB2179 , HB2534 , HB2168 , HB2427 , HB2560 , HB2565 , HB2172 , HB2298 , HB2304

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: sports officials, referees, umpires, athletic directors, school administrators, league administrators, coaches, assault, first-degree assault, substantial bodily injury, temporary restraining order, TRO, private counsel, Department of Education, DOE, sports safety, school sports, amateur athletics, professional sports, public schools

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• I agree with Chairman Reynolds, the bill sponsor, on some of the specifics of this... ...on some of the
• A description of the type of excessive force, a description of the race and ethnicity of the law enforcement
• officer and the victim of the use of force which are the subject of the allegation.
• I was looking at some of the original language of this... ...some of the original language of this bill
• The constitution don't do none of that. None of it. of that. None of it. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Bills: HB202 , HB42 , HB146 , HB492 , HB285 , HB7 , HB454 , HB42 , HB7

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: law enforcement, immunity, civil liability, use of force, recruitment, bail reform, cash deposit, judicial discretion, criminal justice, Alabama law, youthful offender, capital murder, public safety, victims' rights, juvenile offenders, delinquent acts, juvenile court, nonfelony offenses, water safety offenses, HB285