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• , regardless of the utility. ...actual ratio.
• AEP Texas is one of the fastest-growing utilities in the state.
• This policy is already in place for non-ERCOT utilities and other utilities outside of Texas.
• in Texas outside of ERCOT and the gas utilities in Texas.
• You mentioned gas utilities.

Bills: HB551, HB 1281, HB1378, HB1617, HB2868, HB2881, HB3374, HB4439, HB4726, HB4732, HB4878, HB4914, HB4921, HB4958, HB5200, HB5318, HB5360, HB5402, HB5568, HB5573, HB5623, HJR218

Keywords: political contributions, address privacy, Texas Ethics Commission, election transparency, campaign finance, international organizations, World Health Organization, jurisdiction, state law, enforcement, United Nations, World Economic Forum, attorney general, Texas attorney general, state sovereignty, legal enforcement, Texas Attorney General, electric energy storage, municipal regulation, county regulation

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• <00:12:48.320> visa<00:12:48.639> or So, if they don't have a valid visa or So, if
• they don't have a valid visa or work<00:12:49.200> employment<00:12:49.600> card,<00:12
• 12:58.480> a<00:12:58.639> license<00:12:59.120> based<00:12:59.440> on valid
• <00:26:32.880> reason<00:26:33.200> we<00:26:33.360> can a valid reason we can
• the the results of the election validate the the results of the election based<05:05:39.520> on

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <01:16:38.880> In<01:16:39.120> fact, we pass this is just not valid.
• In fact, we pass this is just not valid.
• Utilities, $300. Child care, $1,200. Transportation, $500. Phone and internet, $150.
• <04:00:58.080> Utilities<04:00:59.239> 300, Rent $1,800 a month.
• Utilities 300, Rent $1,800 a month.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So a utility-scale solar farm that utilizes Canadian Solar equipment as part of their supply chain would
• We're utilizing this attestation process.
• It's valid.
• I'm the Chief Executive for the Public Utility Counsel for the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
• that extended to water utilities.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• and the uh of the the utility and the uh of the organization<03:46:36.720> going<03:46:37.000
• But I hear what you're saying, and you raise a valid point.
• <04:10:12.159> point raise a a valid point raise a a valid point any<04:10:15.080> other
• case then you'll represent have a valid case then you'll represent them<04:39:35.199> before<
• one variable at a time is a valid one variable at a time is a valid scientific<05:17:16.600>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met for its first meeting of the new session with opening remarks, member introductions, and a discussion of committee logistics. Members described their backgrounds and priorities, including criminal justice, right-to-know and privacy issues, domestic violence, death-with-dignity legislation, abortion, firearms, landlord-tenant policy, housing, and technology/privacy concerns. The chair noted there were already 34 bills assigned to the committee and expected more, and said the committee would likely continue to have a heavy workload this session. The chair also outlined how the committee would operate: meetings would generally be on Wednesdays, with possible Mondays as needed; hearings would not require a quorum, but executive sessions would; and members were asked to provide updated phone numbers and email addresses, especially cell numbers. He explained that the committee would continue its practice of seating members in a mixed partisan arrangement to encourage communication, and that the new clerk had joined the committee. A significant portion of the meeting focused on procedures for executive sessions and meeting times. The chair said the committee would follow the traditional rule allowing executive sessions on bills heard that day if proper notice was given, but he would avoid taking up controversial matters without full attendance. Members then discussed whether meetings should start at 9, 9:30, or 10 a.m., with concerns raised about long commutes, evening obligations, and winter driving after dark. No formal vote was taken in the portion provided, but the chair indicated he would try to accommodate the committee’s preference while balancing the workload.

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• In my opinion, yes, because I mean there is some valid and significant physical safety concerns that
• and when we're talking about the plan that was spoken of, what the department was trying to do was utilize
• I didn't know what was going to happen with that building, but could that... ...that building be utilized
• As mentioned before, capacity at Whitehall's 24 facility currently utilizes 16 beds for the substance
• that is being updated in the building will also be added into that space that is currently being utilized

Summary: The Health and Human Services Committee held an invited-testimony hearing on LR 425, which examines the Whitehall campus in Lincoln and possible long-term options for youth currently served there. Chair Brian Hardin explained that Whitehall houses two separate programs for adolescent males: a substance use program and a youth-who-sexually-harm program. Testimony from DHHS officials described Whitehall as a Joint Commission-accredited psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) that provides about 40 hours of weekly programming, family involvement, school services, and community reintegration activities. Officials said the department is evaluating whether the programs should remain at Whitehall or move to another state-owned facility, with Hastings described as the department’s preferred alternative because it is more residential in design than a youth rehabilitation treatment center (YRTC).

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• Representatives Duran and Wilford and Senators Rodriguez and Cutter, concerning the continuation of the Public Utilities
• Commission and, in the Public Utilities Commission and, in connection therewith, implementing the recommendations
• I appreciate all the work from the stakeholders from labor unions, utilities, environmental organizations
• , utilities, environmental organizations, community advocates, local governments, and the governor's
• Platforms often cooperate with valid legal process.

Keywords: 981, all

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• But essentially, we have the ability within the bill to utilize... Either private sector or TDEM.
• will increase or decrease. total spending for health care services, if it has or will increase the utilization
• But my point is, HB138 is intricately linked to that data, and if it's not utilized, I can... ...saying
• the information is made available to researchers, which is how this information can actually be utilized
• childcare facilities and family homes from 300... $100,000 to $100,000, extending the initial license validity

Bills: HB35, HB138, HB754, HB1314, HB1612, HB2254, HB2510, HB2789, HB3560, HB3597, HB4224, HB4273, HB4643, HB4783, HB138

Keywords: peer support, first responders, mental health, confidentiality, emergency services, health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, human trafficking, trafficking prevention, medical assistant training, health care facilities, hospital compliance, clinic compliance, anti-retaliation, whistleblower protection, employee reporting

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• I AM EAGER TO UNDERSTAND HOW THESE FUNDS WERE UTILIZED.
• I AM EAGER TO UNDERSTAND HOW THESE FUNDS WERE UTILIZED.
• I CANNOT FIND IT. >> I AM NOT CONFIRMED OR VALIDATED BUT I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS. >> Chair: FOLLOW UP.
• CURIOUS TO SEE WHERE THERE ANY OTHER IDEAS PROPOSED DURING THAT MEETING ON HOW THE FUNDING COULD BE UTILIZED
• ARE THOSE GRANTS YOU HAVE WRITTEN AND SUBMITTED WITH STIPULATIONS ON HOW THE FUNDS ARE GOING TO BE UTILIZED

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• HB 5668 by Spiller. relating to the powers and duties of the Far North Fort Worth Municipal Utility District
• Committee on Transportation, HB 5670 by Holt, relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility
• the election of directors for and the authority to use to issue bonds of the Johnson County Special Utility
• HB 5672 by Zuin. relating to the boundaries of and validating certain acts and proceedings of the Driftwood
• HB 5674 by Wilson relating to the creation of the River Ranch Municipal Utility District number one granting

Bills: HJR5, HB39, HB 102, HB 126, HB290, HB300, HB1330, HB2110, HB2143, HCR64, HCR101

Keywords: education funding, Texas State Technical College System, constitutional amendment, capital projects, workforce education, military education, early registration, ROTC, corps of cadets, higher education, military academy, student athletes, name image likeness, compensation, intercollegiate athletics, representation, tuition assistance, military, Texas State Guard, education

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• Robinson and others, House Bill 11, a bill entitled An Act Relating to Municipal Water and Sewer Utility
• bill corrects an unintended consequence of the Florida law regarding multiple units of municipal utility
• However, there are unique cases where utility facilities are physically located within one municipality
• By Representative Robinson and others, House Bill 11, entitled An Act Relating to Water and Sewer Utility
• So your arguments are valid. They are right. They are impactful.

Keywords: sales tax reduction, budget cuts, boating safety, water treatment, municipal utilities, school safety, medical malpractice, firearm purchase age, cursive writing instruction, first responder support, veto overrides, veterans funding, infrastructure projects

Summary: The Florida House convened for regular business, with Speaker Perez announcing historic budget plans including the largest state tax cut in Florida history - a permanent 0.75% sales tax reduction from 6% to 5.25%, saving Floridians nearly $5 billion annually. The House will propose a budget lower than both the Governor's proposal and last year's budget. Several bills passed including Lucy's Law (boating safety), water access facilities funding, municipal utility rate corrections, hazardous walking conditions for schools, and medical malpractice 'Free Kill Law' repeal. The controversial firearm purchase age bill (HB 759) passed 78-34, lowering the minimum age from 21 to 18, despite emotional opposition citing the Parkland shooting. Other bills addressed cursive writing instruction, peer support for first responders, and government sunset reviews. Multiple veto override motions were approved unanimously, reinstating funding for veterans programs and infrastructure projects.

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• Okay, and this one just isn't valid for this resource. Oh, okay. I don't know.
• where oil and gas operators and service-related companies have facilities and assets that could be utilized
• made. by semiconductor wafer manufacturers, as well as the unique wafer manufacturing designs that utilize
• To learn more about where we are now in terms of that, you know, the technologies that are being utilized
• The technologies that are being utilized in the proposed permit are more advanced than previous facilities

Bills: SB2037, SB1757, SB1758, SB1759, HB29

Keywords: rock crushing, permits, air quality, environmental monitoring, aggregate production, seismicity, public meeting, land use, SB 1758, cement kiln, portland cement, aggregate production operation, aggregate quarry, semiconductor wafer manufacturing, chip fabrication, semiconductor plant, vibration, seismic disturbance, liability limitation, TCEQ

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• So I think reinstituting, uh, reinstituting our ability to utilize curfew will, I believe, Help us curtail
• This, this money could better be utilized for rehabilitative measures such as programming and counseling
• Uh, it is at least worth noting that there's a federal prohibition against utilizing federal funds and
• Data from the Positive Achievement Change tool are packed, a validated risk assessment.
• would reduce recidivism but provides a really promising path of recovery for these youngsters and utilizing

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• Members, and our Inner West Energy Alliance is a multi-state trade association that represents utility-scale
• well, actually, this gets to the concern that some of the committee has expressed, and I think a very valid
• Is that really this will be primarily utilized by high-income families and individuals because only they
• They're hooked up to the utility.
• I would really hate for them to be utilizing their system for 10 years and then, in 10 years, the system

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• And what the Chamber brought up were really valid issues.
• With me as our star witness is Debbie Michael, the sponsor of East Bay Municipal Utility District.
• I'm a legislative representative for the East Bay Municipal Utility District, or EBMUD.
• I'm a legislative representative for the East Bay Municipal Utility District, or EBMUD.
• Chair and members, Andrea Abergell with the California Municipal Utilities Association in support.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on wildfire resilience, local land use, and transparency. SB 911 by Senator Becker would require notification to fire agencies when a home in a high fire severity zone is sold with an agreement to bring it into defensible-space compliance; the California Association of Realtors said it would drop opposition if the bill is amended to use the preliminary change of ownership report, and the bill passed 4-0 to Appropriations. SB 994 by Senator Cabaldon would bar local officials from entering nondisclosure agreements that prevent them from sharing information with the actual elected decision-makers of a city or county; supporters framed it as a transparency measure, local-government concerns were raised about personnel/separation agreements, and it passed 4-0 to Appropriations as amended. SB 1041 by Senator Arreguín would expand access to PACE financing for wildfire home-hardening improvements and add consumer protections, hardship relief, and reporting requirements. Supporters, including Renew Financial and Cal Fire Local 2881, argued it would help homeowners finance roofs, vents, and other fire-safety upgrades, while opponents from homeowner advocates, county treasurers, bankers, mortgage lenders, and consumer groups warned about abusive sales practices, high costs, liens surviving fire or bankruptcy, and risks to vulnerable homeowners. After extensive debate, the bill passed 3-2 to Appropriations as amended and remained on call. SB 1075 by Senator Reyes would require local governments in AB 617 communities to consider air-quality impacts and related emissions-reduction plans when approving certain commercial and industrial land uses. Environmental justice groups supported the bill as a way to make AB 617 implementation more meaningful, while the Chamber of Commerce, counties, cities, planners, builders, and several industry groups opposed it as duplicative of CEQA, a litigation risk, and a barrier to investment and jobs. The committee approved it 3-2 to Appropriations as amended, also on call. SB 958 by Senator Atkins would facilitate the Midway Rising redevelopment project in San Diego, shifting from a CEQA exemption to prospective guidance on height-related impacts; supporters said it would deliver thousands of homes, including affordable units, and the bill passed 3-0 to Appropriations, remaining on call. The committee also discussed SB 1182 by Senator Allen, which would require local governments to consider insurance availability in safety planning for development in fire-prone areas; the discussion centered on whether insurance access should be part of land-use decisions, but no vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• And what the chamber brought up were really valid issues.
• With me as our star witness is Debbie Michael, the sponsor of East Bay Municipal Utility District.
• I'm a legislative representative for the East Bay Municipal Utility District, or EBMUD.
• I'm a legislative representative for the East Bay Municipal Utility District, or EBMUD.
• Chair and members, Andrea Abergell with the California Municipal Utilities Association in support.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on wildfire resilience, land use, and local government transparency. SB 911 by Senator Becker would require notification to fire enforcement agencies when a home in a high fire severity zone is sold with an agreement for the buyer to bring the property into defensible-space compliance; the California Association of Realtors said it would drop opposition if the bill is amended to use the preliminary change of ownership report, and the bill passed 4-0 to Appropriations. SB 994 by Senator Cabaldon would bar local officials from signing nondisclosure agreements that prevent them from sharing information with the elected decision-makers of their jurisdiction; supporters framed it as a transparency measure, and it also passed 4-0 to Appropriations. SB 1041 by Senator Riggins would expand PACE financing for wildfire home-hardening improvements and add consumer protections, but it drew strong opposition from homeowner advocates, county treasurers, bankers, and others over predatory lending and lien concerns; it passed 3-2 and remained on call. The committee also considered SB 1075 by Senator Reyes, which would require local governments in AB 617 communities to consider air-quality reduction measures in land-use approvals for industrial and commercial projects. Environmental justice groups supported the bill as a way to implement community air plans, while counties, cities, business groups, builders, trucking interests, and others opposed it as duplicative of CEQA and a barrier to investment and jobs. After debate over local control and environmental justice, the bill passed 3-2 and remained on call. SB 958 by Senator Cabaldon would advance the Midway Rising redevelopment project in San Diego, replacing a former arena and parking lots with housing, affordable units, parks, and a new entertainment venue; with no opposition voiced, it passed 3-0 to Appropriations. Another wildfire-related measure, SB 1182 by Senator Allen, would require local governments to consider insurance availability in safety planning for development in high fire hazard areas and direct state technical guidance on the issue. Supporters said insurance access is now a key indicator of risk, while some members questioned whether the bill would add useful information or burden local governments; the bill received a 1-1 vote and remained on call. The committee then began hearing SB 1116 by Senator Caballero, a starter-home/infill housing bill creating a streamlined ministerial path for small projects up to 10 units, but the transcript cuts off before testimony or a vote on that measure.

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• Kennedy into law. and allow the courts to make decisions in the future with regard to how things are utilized
• as a reason to send a voter confirmation under the National Voter Registration Act of 19- 393 was valid
• with that some of the license to carry a concealed weapon, an appraisal district document showing a utility
• identification and detection and attainment of crime. criminal aliens, but the grant money could be utilized
• SJR 1 if it passes as a valid initiative would require county lockups to hold non-citizens accused of

Keywords: HCR65, HCR19, Senate resolutions, memorial, community impact, legislative proceedings

Summary: The recent Senate meeting primarily covered two resolutions, HCR65 and HCR19, both of which were passed unanimously with little to no opposition. HCR65 was introduced in memory of Tracy Lee Vincent of Longview, while HCR19 was presented to honor the late Terrell Lynn Roberts of Angleton. The meeting included brief addresses from several senators, who shared personal reflections on the impacts of the individuals being honored and expressed gratitude for their contributions to the community. This collaborative atmosphere showcased the members' capacity for camaraderie and respect, emphasizing the importance of human connection in legislative proceedings.

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• They must pay the utilities if that's the way that lease is written. These are all costs.
• They must pay the utilities if that's the way that lease is written. These are all costs.
• They must pay the utilities if that's the way that lease is written. These are all costs.
• They must pay the utilities if that's the way that lease is written. These are all costs.
• They must pay the utilities if that's the way that lease is written. These are all costs.

Keywords: House streaming session for Friday, April 3, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House convened with 113 members present and took up House Bill 774, a local enabling bill on residential landlord-tenant good-cause termination and eviction standards. The sponsor and floor leader described the bill as intended to create stability for families and communities by limiting nonrenewal of leases without good cause, while emphasizing that it would only take effect if adopted by local counties. The bill’s stated good-cause grounds include repeated late rent payment, lease violations, and other specified reasons. Several amendments were offered and debated. One amendment sought to require tenants to keep paying rent, late fees, and other lease obligations during any legal challenge to a nonrenewal; the floor leader argued this was redundant because existing law already requires payment during holdover proceedings, and the House rejected the amendment by roll call, 79 in the negative. Another amendment added a good-cause ground where housing is tied to employment on the property and the employment ends; the floor leader accepted it as a friendly amendment, and it was adopted. A further amendment exempted short-term rentals such as VRBOs from the bill; it was also accepted as friendly and adopted. The House then rejected another amendment that would have changed the late-rent good-cause standard from four notices in a 12-month period to three. The sponsor argued the change would reduce the time and financial burden on small landlords, while the floor leader responded that the bill did not alter existing eviction timelines for nonpayment and that the current four-instance standard was appropriate. Finally, an amendment to extend access to the state’s eviction counsel fund to low-income landlords was offered, with the sponsor arguing for fairness to small property owners; the floor leader opposed it, saying the fund was created to represent low-income tenants and that most landlords are already represented. The transcript cuts off before the final vote on that amendment.

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• And then the third one is a utilization for some dark fibers that were in place previously.
• And then the third one<00:37:56.240> is<00:37:56.560> a<00:37:56.800> utilization
• some dark one is a utilization for some dark fibers<00:37:58.320> that<00:37:58.560> were<
• It did come from the validated tool.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:27 Legislative Research Commission 00:01:15 KentuckyWired Operations Company 00:17:30 Wireless Internet Service Providers Association 00:40:15 Administrative Office of the Courts 01:08:55 Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts 01:33:00, 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the July 9 minutes without objection and heard from Jay Hartz and Jonathan Harris of the Legislative Research Commission. Members asked about Capitol and legislator security in light of recent targeted shootings in other states. Hartz said LRC had removed members’ home addresses from its website, was reviewing other state-government records for similar information, and was working with the Speaker, Senate President, Kentucky State Police, and outside security experts on broader safety measures. He also said LRC is exploring commercial products to help block personal contact information from public view, but declined to name vendors publicly. Harris added that driver’s license scans at the Capitol are handled by Kentucky State Police, while LRC has a process for flagging high-volume or concerning contacts for police review. The LRC also reported that redistricting work has already begun, with census coordination underway, evaluation of redistricting software including Mapitude and open-source tools, and plans to make the same tools available to the public in the LRC library. The committee then heard from Kentucky Wired Operations Company CEO Robert Morphonius, COO Tom Snyder, and counsel Patrick Hughes about the Kentucky Wired network. They explained the corporate structure: Kentucky Wired Operations Company is a private for-profit special purpose entity that designs, builds, operates, and maintains the network; Kentucky Wired Infrastructure Company is a nonprofit instrumentality used for financing; and Open Fiber Kentucky handles commercialization of excess capacity under a wholesale agreement. They said Kentucky Wired Operations is in the operations and maintenance phase, with those obligations continuing until 2045, and that technical changes to the network generally require KCNA approval through formal change-order processes. They also said the company conducted a market test in June 2023 under Schedule 19 of its contract, considered proposals including Open Fiber and the incumbent service provider, and retained the existing provider. Members asked about KCNA’s role, procurement, network customers, and revenue. The witnesses said Quac operates outside normal state procurement because its process is governed by contract, while KCNA acts as the Commonwealth’s oversight authority and filter for changes. They identified current network users as including AOC, KCTCS, postsecondary education, and other Commonwealth agencies, with all requests routed through KCNA; they also said a separate change process for Exceliccom is in litigation. On funding, they said the operation is paid through monthly appropriations, with roughly a million dollars a month for the service provider and a couple hundred thousand for Quac’s oversight, not including debt service, which is bundled into the availability payment. The discussion ended as members began asking about responsibility for damage-related costs such as squirrel-related outages.

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• So please utilize it right now to discourage our new Nasha governor from following the Cenounu path.
• So please utilize it right now to discourage our new Nasha governor from following the Cenounu path.
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Keywords: 1191, senate, all