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• I'm the legislative counsel for the Alabama League of Municipalities.
• I'm Allison Kenny, representing the Alabama Propane Gas Association.
• I'm the executive director of the Alabama Propane Gas Association, and I'm Alabama Propane Gas Association
• You'd have to drive through all of central Alabama 10 times to get to 3,000. central Alabama 10 times
• Under the existing law, the Alabama Dry Clean Environmental Response Alabama Dry Clean Environmental

Bills: HB407, SB306, SB320, SB321

Keywords: local redevelopment, tax payments, transient occupancy, state revenue, authority powers, transparency, discretionary accounts, government accountability, public access, online publication, liquefied petroleum gas, safety regulations, public gathering places, cylinder storage, proximity regulations, drycleaning, environmental remediation, pollution, hazardous waste, trust fund

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• He's not in dress code. No, I don't see the dress code. Tell me, is the camera on?
• I'm from lower Alabama and... ...from lower Alabama and now live in Prattville.
• I'm the commander of the 62nd Troop Command, which is in Opalika, Alabama.
• You still have to find a position, and that position may likely be in Alabama.
• I almost forgot, but he belongs to DC. ...on loan from Alabama.

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• All right, ladies and gentlemen, tonight is the Alabama Beverage Association... ...the Alabama Beverage
• Anderson for earning the Business Alabama Lifetime Achievement Award in... ...Alabama Lifetime Achievement
• the state of Alabama is going to be what?
• Living breathing animal in Alabama. Is that in Alabama? I don't know if it was in Alabama.
• Members, the Alabama Crime Mr. Speaker.

Bills: HJR 99, HB 1399, HB 1400, HB 1094, HB 365, HB 1109, HB 647, HCR 35, SB 14, HB 12, HB 1522, HB 422, HB 675, HB 204, HB 748, HB 912, HJR 99, HB 1399, HB 1400, HB 1094, HB 365, HB 1109, HB 647, HCR 35, HCR 123, HCR 124, HR 57, HR 87, HR 111, HR 228, HR 230, HR 322, HR 624, HR 625, HR 626, HR 627, HR 628, HR 630, HR 631, HR 634, HR 635, HR 636, HR 637, HR 638, HR 639, HR 640, HR 645, HR 646, HR 648, HR 649, HR 651, HR 652, HR 653, HR 654, HR 664, HR 665, HR 668, HR 675, HR 676, HR 678, HR 679, HR 680, HR 683, HR 686, HR 688, HR 689, HR 694, HR 695, HR 697, HR 698, HR 699, HR 472, HR 622, HR 632, HR 633, HR 643, HR 655, HR 657, HR 660, HR 661, HR 662, HR 663, HR 667, HR 670, HR 674, HR 681, HR 682, HR 696

Keywords: animal feed, tax exemption, ad valorem taxation, retail, constitutional amendment, retail sale, tangible personal property, Texas tax code, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption, regulation, deceased transportation, HB 365

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• would be illegal here in Alabama. would be illegal here in Alabama.
• With that, I ask for the body... veterans to teach in Alabama K through2 veterans to teach in Alabama
• . code. code.
• adding it to existing code.
• is a bill working with the Alabama is a bill working with the Alabama Securities<01:57:02.239>

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Committee substitute removes a conflicting provision from the Health and Safety Code. but this provision
• Sub to Chapter A, Chapter 1001 of the Health Safety Code to require health and Human Services Commission
• House Bill 1747 is Vice Chair Compost's bill, which will amend the government code to establish the mental
• And I'm a criminal defense lawyer, so I will have clients.
• It is not a criminal justice issue. recognize a lot of the concerns that people have about rights and

Bills: HB 3772, HB 1656, HB 4504, HB 1896, HB 4420, HB 4421, HB 4076, HB 3708, HB 2806, HB 3540, HB 1586, HB 5459, HB 4553, HB 4535, HB 3811, HB 3749, HB 4255, HB 4051, HB 5098, HB 3554, HB 4539, HB 5274

Keywords: e-cigarettes, health and safety, regulations, directory, penalties, regulation, certification, compliance, manufacturers, FDA, nicotine, mental health, emergency detention, paramedic authority, mental illness, healthcare facility, public health, covenants not to compete, health care practitioners, physicians

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• <00:37:52.720> The Alabama, Represent Figures. The Alabama, Represent Figures.
• This is an Alabama based Alabama.
• The Representative Strong of Alabama.
• , to the representative from Alabama, to the representative from Alabama, Representative<00:42:26.640
• Palmer of Alabama. Palmer of Alabama.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, March 27, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• things that we did with Act of Alabama. things that we did with Act of Alabama.
• to us in the city of Alabama. to us in the city of Alabama.
• <00:13:31.960> that the forementioned Atlas Alabama that the forementioned Atlas Alabama that
• And so they have a hefty code And so they have a hefty code enforcement enforcement enforcement
• We're writing code on this property.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• The Alabama study done by Dr.
• Uh the Alabama study implementing that.
• been brought before the the codes been brought before the the codes adoption<00:45:36.960> process
• code standard in those states. code standard in those states.
• talked about the University of Alabama talked about the University of Alabama study.<01:11:27.920

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The task force held its first meeting on the insurance affordability crisis affecting single-family housing, common interest communities, and multifamily rental housing. Members and staff introduced themselves, including representatives from insurers, the Department of Commerce, housing advocates, affordable housing developers, and HOA/community association interests. Representative Steve Elkins was elected chair by roll call vote with 10 members in favor, after discussion that the Senate appointee’s formal appointment had not yet arrived; the group noted the intent to later move to co-chair leadership once that appointment is finalized. Staff reviewed the task force’s enabling statute and open meeting law requirements. The task force is charged with studying homeowners and commercial property insurance, property resilience and risk mitigation, liability laws and possible tort reform, notice and oversight issues, public reporting, and the state-supported insurance program, including possible expansion to a catastrophic reinsurance fund or self-insured pool. The final report is due February 15 and will go to the commissioners of commerce, housing finance, and employment and economic development, as well as relevant legislative committees. Members were also briefed on meeting logistics, a draft charter to be voted on at the second meeting, a resource page for shared materials, and the schedule of future meetings. The Department of Commerce then gave an overview of Minnesota’s property and casualty insurance market. Commerce described its regulatory role, the state’s competitiveness test, and how homeowners insurance is often filed under a “file and use” process rather than prior approval. The presentation emphasized that homeowners coverage has been under pressure for years: insurers have lost money in many recent years, premiums have risen, some consumers are taking on more risk through higher deductibles or reduced coverage, and some are moving into the surplus market. Commerce also highlighted the impact of severe weather losses, the growth in premiums since 2014, and gaps in oversight for homeowners associations and related policies. The meeting then shifted to brainstorming the problems the task force should address. Early discussion focused on climate and construction-related resilience, including hail and wind-driven rain damage, discontinued building materials, and whether stronger materials are reflected in insurance pricing. Members also raised the need to study programs like Alabama’s fortified roof model and Minnesota’s own Strengthen Minnesota Homes effort, along with questions about whether the construction industry is prepared to support broader resilience measures. No additional votes were taken during the discussion segment.

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• of Alabama.
• of Alabama.
• of Alabama.
• of Alabama.
• > Alabama.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Stand up for Alabama. Thank you.
• >> Stand up for Alabama. >> Stand up for Alabama.
• In Alabama, under code sections 22, 2748, and 48.1, the state cannot consider a landfill application
• In Alabama, under code sections County.
• In Alabama, under code sections 22,2748, 22,2748, 22,2748, and<00:32:08.159> 48.1,<00:32:09.519

Bills: HB61, HB176, SB12

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• valor act of 2001 42 United States code valor act of 2001 42 United States code 15202 15202 15202
• For what purpose is a gentleman from Alabama seeking recognition? >> Mr.
• Alabama and Ohio uh to honor the lives Alabama and Ohio uh to honor the lives of<01:37:08.880> the
• For what purpose does the gentleman from Alabama seek recognition? Mr.
• Alabama seek recognition? Alabama seek recognition?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, March 19, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Again, our, uh, they're commissioned under, uh, 17, Chapter 1701 of the occupations code, uh, to.
• More rarely, we, we may, uh, file criminal charges.
• Most of, most criminal tests are, uh, on sex cases usually involving crimes against children.
• I was one, I was his Alabama advisor to Vets for Freedom back in the 2000s.
• of Criminal Procedure, continuous violence against the family within a twelve-month period.

Bills: SB 36

Keywords: transportation, regional authorities, mobility, infrastructure, sales tax

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• These all lead to a successful life and is now provided to be taught in Alabama code.
• We talk about the law in Alabama.
• <00:37:23.839> And<00:37:24.079> on be taught in Alabama co code.
• And on be taught in Alabama co code.
• In 1984, the first case of HIV in Alabama... ...In 1984, the first case of HIV in Alabama.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Ladies and gentlemen, the Alabama Senate will now come to order.
• Welcome to Alabama Senate.
• Welcome to Alabama Senate. realtor day.
• Stanley to the Alabama Forestry Stanley to the Alabama Forestry Commission<00:18:02.240> using
• Welcome to Alabama<00:40:23.599> Senate.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, confirmed a quorum, and adopted the prior day’s journal. The chamber then handled a series of confirmations, including Thomas Ellis to the Agriculture Exhibition Center Board of Directors, Evelyn Vans Malden, Robert C. Brock, Mila Calhoun, and Elena Baranco to the University of Alabama or University of Montevallo boards of trustees, Chip Fugquay to the Alabama Workforce Board, and Thornton Stanley and Jemsticken Pum to the Alabama Forestry Commission. All of these confirmations were approved overwhelmingly, generally by 29–30 votes with no nays. Committee reports advanced several county and municipal government bills, including SB 23, SB 71, SB 105, SB 109, SB 115, SB 131, SB 148, and SB 165, with some receiving amendments. The Senate also adopted and passed multiple resolutions, including SJR 14 honoring Drew and Lauren Winland as America’s top young farm family, and resolutions mourning Mary Anne Peak Phelps and Sam Palmer Faucet III. A local bill package for Marshall and Walker counties was taken up, with several bills receiving BRs, final passage, and certification resolutions. The Senate also received numerous House messages referring local and finance-related bills to committees, including measures on county subdivision regulations, homestead exemptions, unclaimed property, sales and use tax, income tax, municipal audits, and other local matters. The Rules Committee report set a special order calendar for the next legislative day, listing SB 126, SB 33, SB 55, SB 102, SB 118, and SB 128. On that calendar, SB 126 extending the Alabama Private Investigation Board, SB 33 updating veteran license tag provisions, SB 102 extending the Board of Home Medical Equipment, and SB 128 reorganizing the Alabama Sickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commission were passed; SB 55 on military spouses was amended and carried over; and SB 118 on the Alabama Justice Information Commission was amended and carried over. The Senate adjourned until 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21st.

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• Alabama is not alone in any of this.
• administered in Alabama by Blue Cross. administered in Alabama by Blue Cross.
• in Alabama know what Alabama needs best. in Alabama know what Alabama needs best.
• <02:41:08.800> It's Alabama at Alabama Medicaid. It's Alabama at Alabama Medicaid.
• for Alabama purposes. for Alabama purposes. >> Yes,<02:46:51.600> sir.

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• legal code, particularly Sharia, that seeks to supplant American liberty and self-government.
• Enforcement can return or the number of criminals that they can bring to justice.
• Prosecutors need more time to hold criminals accountable.
• Cyber criminals have figured out how to take complete advantage of our system.
• unemployment insurance, chances are that that criminal is going to use that... ...that criminal is going

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 29, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• TAB NINE SENATOR GRUTERS' HE HAS CS FOR SB 1140 ON CRIMINAL OFFENDERS SUBSTANCE ABUSE PILOT PROGRAM.
• IT'S A FEASIBLE STUDY ALLOWING A UNIQUE PIN NUMBER OR CODE WORD TO PAIR WITH UNIQUELY GENERATED PHONE
• AND AGGRAVATED ANIMAL CRUELTY IS A THIRD DEGREE FELONY ON THE CRIMINAL PUNISHMENT CODE SCORESHEET.
• AS YOU ARE AWARE THESE SCORE SHEETS ASSIGNED THIS FOR CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS THEY USE THE SCORESHEET TO
• DETERMINE MINIMUM CRIMINAL SENTENCES THIS GIVES THE JUDGE'S DISCRETION OF THE DEFENSE FOR JAIL TIME OR

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• From the Protect Act to death by delivery to the Defense Against Criminal Illegals Act, we have fought
• We ensured the most violent criminals serve their full sentence. We've opened 1,500...
• Criminals serve their full sentence.
• No catch and release for the most dangerous, violent criminals, and no foreign adversaries in Arkansas
• So he moved to Alabama. The cost of living was low, but he couldn't find a job.

Summary: The transcript covers the opening of the Arkansas House and a joint session of the 95th General Assembly’s fiscal session. The House first established a quorum, granted leave for absent members, recognized guests, and adopted House Resolution 1001 to convene a joint session with the Senate for Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’s address. Several bills and resolutions were read for the record, including House Resolution 1002 and House Bills 1001, 102, and 103, before the House recessed to await the Senate and then the governor. In the joint session, leaders recognized the late Representative Stan Barry with a moment of silence, introduced constitutional officers, judges, and other guests, and appointed committees to escort the governor. Governor Sanders then delivered a lengthy fiscal-session address focused on her budget priorities and policy agenda. She emphasized continued funding for education under LEARNS, teacher pay and literacy gains, public safety and law enforcement funding, government efficiency and tax cuts, and the 1033 initiative aimed at helping vulnerable Arkansans move from crisis to self-sufficiency. She also urged lawmakers to avoid new Medicaid mandates or ongoing spending and said she would call a special session to cut income taxes further if the budget is passed. After the governor’s remarks, the joint session adjourned. The House then reconvened briefly, adopted a motion to adjourn until the next day, and announced that the Joint Budget Committee would meet later that afternoon and again the following morning.

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• And the best news about this, whenever we look at codes in California, we are the code geeks at CBIA,
• And the best news about this, whenever we look at codes in California, we are the code geeks at CBIA,
• Alabama, like 50,000 in Alabama, right? Right. We don't even...
• Alabama, like 50,000 in Alabama, right? Right. We don't even And Alabama—Alabama.
• It's going to be zip-code-level data.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Insurance held an informational hearing on how climate change, wildfire risk, and related catastrophes are affecting California’s insurance market, affordability, and availability. Chair and members framed the issue as a statewide challenge tied to resiliency, land use, utilities, legal liability, and the FAIR Plan. Senator Becker noted the hearing was connected to SB 254 and its recent report, while the Vice Chair emphasized that the state’s current regulatory framework limits flexibility and that industry testimony would also have been useful. Amy Bach of United Policyholders described worsening availability and affordability, driven by climate impacts, insurtech/risk scoring, inflation, and the growth of surplus lines coverage. She said the Sustainable Insurance Strategy is beginning to show progress, but the FAIR Plan remains too large and non-admitted carriers create concerns because they are less regulated and do not share FAIR Plan or guaranty fund obligations. She stressed that mitigation incentives, grants, and voluntary insurer rewards for wildfire-hardening are important, but that many households cannot afford the needed improvements. In response to questions, she said underinsurance remains a major problem, especially after recent fires, and suggested stronger insurer responsibility for replacement-cost estimates or broader replacement-cost endorsements. Actuary Nancy Watkins and Stanford’s Michael Wara argued that California must both reduce wildfire risk and allow actuarially sound pricing if it wants a healthier market. Watkins compared the market to a household with rising expenses and said the state needs a mitigation framework focused on the highest-risk communities, especially older neighborhoods and homes near the wildland-urban interface. Wara said premiums must roughly equal expected claims plus expenses, and that California is “burning down too many houses,” which drives both availability problems and higher rates. He highlighted the role of structure-to-structure spread, older housing stock, utility ignitions, and the need to focus on community hardening, not just vegetation management. Both speakers said mitigation should be targeted, science-based, and sustained rather than one-time or scattered. Frank Freebalt of Cal Poly and Michael Gullner of UC Berkeley continued the discussion on fire modeling and risk reduction. Freebalt said the problem is best understood as a structure ignition and urban conflagration problem, requiring integrated land-use, utility, and community mitigation, with evidence-based priorities and better analytics. He emphasized that the state should focus on the highest-risk intersections first and that targeted mitigation can multiply the effectiveness of suppression and evacuation resources. No votes or formal actions were taken; the hearing was informational and focused on testimony, questions, and policy discussion.

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• Welcome to Alabama Senate. Welcome to Alabama Senate.
• vehicles on rural roads in Alabama. vehicles on rural roads in Alabama.
• the Alabama judicial system.
• the state of Alabama and to the Alabama the state of Alabama and to the Alabama judicial<03:11:54.400
• uh up here in the Alabama State Senate. uh up here in the Alabama State Senate.

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Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then quickly handled routine motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with the prior journal, and allow bills and committee reports throughout the day. The chamber first took up House amendments to Senate Bill 19 on insurance, including a changed start date and a bill name honoring David McHanie and Roy Johnson. On a long roll, the Senate concurred 22-0 with one abstention. Senator Singleton then used personal privilege to present a Black History observance highlighting Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Benjamin O. Davis Sr., and Mahalia Jackson. Committee reports followed, with the Senate confirming Brandy Williams to the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards and Education Commission and Lynn Brewer to the Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors. Senator Singleton spoke at length in support of the trades-related confirmation, emphasizing the importance of skilled labor, contractor oversight, and workforce training, while also discussing the need to support such professions and the role of boards in protecting consumers. The Senate also received favorable reports from Judiciary, Education Policy, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Tourism, and Local Legislation on a range of bills, many with amendments or substitutes, and placed them on the next day’s calendar. In motions and resolutions, Senator Elliott recommitted Senate Bill 310 to local legislation and introduced Senate Joint Resolution 50 honoring Coach Tim Carter, which was sent to rules. The Senate adopted Senate Joint Resolution 51 mourning Junior Harold Sorrells and several House resolutions from the Rules Committee, including recognitions for the Alabama State Games, Mack McCutcheon’s retirement, the Black pioneers of Macon County, Alicia Cannon, Joseph William Jones Jr., and Louis Vuitton the Pitbull Day. The chamber also recognized several school leaders in the gallery and then moved into local bills, beginning with Senate Bill 266, a proposed constitutional amendment regarding Covington County, for which a bill reading was requested using the previous roll.