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• This is the Committee of Appropriations. We are officially in order.
• I'm the research analyst for the Committee on Land, Agriculture, Rural Affairs, and the Committee on
• I think other members of this committee have run this bill.
• And I think legislative oversight is warranted.
• I am Richard Stadnik, the director of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee staff.

Bills: HB2053 , HB2116 , HB2148

Committees: House Appropriations , House House Appropriations Committee of Reference

Keywords: stormwater, recharge mapping, water resources, groundwater, appropriation, Arizona, HB2116, Colorado River, litigation fund, water rights, Arizona water law, general fund appropriation, state budget, interstate water compact, Colorado River Compact, water litigation, A.R.S. 45-119, natural resources, water policy, river management

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• Committee on Transportation will come to order. The clerk will call the roll. Craddock here.
• Chairman and members of the committee.
• The bill passed unanimously out of this committee last session.
• Yeah I'm presenting the committee sub for House Bill 1126.
• Is there any other business to come before the committee?

Bills: HB408 , HB787 , HB 1029 , HB 1126 , HB 1136 , HB1607

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: cultural attractions, highway signs, Texas Department of Transportation, travel guidance, Museum of the Big Bend, traffic control, tourism, sunscreening devices, motor vehicle, judicial specialty license plate, vehicle safety, Texas Transportation Code, disability, parking, Governor's Committee, mobility impairment, disabled veterans, legislative recommendations, license plates, vehicle registration

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• </c> committee, Chairman Comr. Uh Mr. committee, Chairman Comr. Uh Mr.
• </c> somehow has been heard by a committee. somehow has been heard by a committee.
• its work at the committee level.
• Speaker, and we are Committee, Mr.
• </c> committee on the budget of the house. committee on the budget of the house.

Bills: HR713 , HB5143 , HB5125 , HR722 , HB3481

Keywords: censure, Ilhan Omar, Committee removal, ethical conduct, freedom of speech, political discourse, law enforcement, vehicular pursuits, public safety, District of Columbia, policing standards, judicial reforms, nominations, executive power, termination of commission, appropriations, fiscal year 2026, government resolution, continuing funding, legislative process

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• of several pieces of legislation.
• </c><02:17:22.080><c> on</c> minority member of the committee on minority member of the committee on
• Last night, the rules legislation.
• . legislation. legislation.
• I reserve. committee on taxation budget. Um you committee on taxation budget.

Bills: HR884 , HB2096 , HR489

Keywords: special rule, House Rules Committee, procedural resolution, floor procedure, waiver of points of order, structured rule, amendment in the nature of a substitute, motion to recommit, House debate, legislative process, H.R. 6039, commonsense priorities, majority leader, minority leader, Congressional Record, House resolution, law enforcement, collective bargaining, Montgomery Police Department, disciplinary matters

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• Chairman and members of the committee.
• As stated there is a committee substitute and essentially The committee substitute makes HB5646 a legislative
• Members there is a committee substitute. The chair offers a committee substitute.
• My committee substitute laid out committee substitute 4762. Members.
• There's a committee substitute.

Bills: HB3032 , HB3434 , HB3574 , HB5339 , HB5646

Committee: House Higher Education

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

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• </c> Bruce I'm the director of legislative Bruce I'm the director of legislative and<00:04:16.519><c>
• Let me give you an example from the committee last week, which I'm sure the committee last week, which
• Members of the fraud committee serve on this committee.
• Will this bill go to the Judiciary Committee? Will this bill go to the Judiciary Committee?
• probably</c> a chair of fraud committee I probably a chair of fraud committee I probably would<00:37:

Bills: HF23 , HF1355

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: whistleblower, whistleblower protections, public employees, state employees, retaliation, reporting fraud, misuse of authority, personal gain, state government, state services, state programs, legislative auditor, constitutional officer, public corruption, fraud reporting, government accountability, employee rights, labor law, Minnesota Statutes 181.931, Minnesota Statutes 181.932

Bills: HR21 , HR471 , HR375

Keywords: committee appointments, House of Representatives, HR21, legislative process, government structure, ethics, transparency, for-profit, board members, democracy, renewable fuels, ethanol, E15, ethanol-15, renewable fuel standard, RFS, RINs, renewable identification numbers, refinery capacity, farmers

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• Upcoming legislation that came out of the committee will ensure that reliability and affordability are
• , and committee quality member Tyson Johnson, who testified to the importance of this legislation earlier
• > member</c> committee and committee quality member committee and committee quality member Tyson<03:55
• And to the natural resources committee members, thank you for giving this legislation the thoughtful
• committee</c> resources committees to committee resources committees to committee members,<03:58:36.880

Bills: HR432 , HR312 , HR311 , HR310 , HR309 , HR308 , HB1676 , SB356 , HR1372 , HB2175 , HB1461 , HB2466 , SB2283 , HB1830 , HR1009 , HR1008 , HR323 , HB5131 , HB4503 , HR573 , HB2916 , HB2306 , HB2290 , HB2389 , HB2388 , HB3857 , HB2293 , HR655 , HB4285 , HR1276 , HB2302

Keywords: federal labor relations, executive order, labor management, federal oversight, government reform, wildlife conservation, Pittman-Robertson, state plans, environment, approval process, Secretary of the Interior, Secure Rural Schools, reauthorization, federal land payments, county payments, state payments, payments in lieu of taxes, PILT, rural counties, forest counties

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• The House Committee on Appropriations is officially called to order.
• So today in this committee, we have no amendments.
• Chairman, members of the committee.
• Chair, members of the committee.
• Thank you, members of the committee and the public.

Bills: HB4154 , HB4155 , HB4156 , HB4157 , HB4158 , HB4159 , HB4160 , HB4161 , HB4162 , HB4163 , HB4164 , HB4165 , HB4166 , HB4167 , HB4168 , HB4169 , SB1847 , SB1848 , SB1849 , SB1850 , SB1851 , SB1852 , SB1853 , SB1854 , SB1855 , SB1856 , SB1857 , SB1858 , SB1859 , SB1860 , SB1861 , SB1862

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: HB4155, amusements, amusement industry, entertainment, recreation, state appropriations, biennium, 2026-2027, fees, licensing, regulation, tourism, parks, fairgrounds, carnivals, arcades, HB4156, capital outlay, appropriations, capital projects

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• Chair, members of the committee.
• This is a fun committee.
• Chair, members, House Bill 2745 allows a legislative committee to hold a witness and conduct... Mr.
• Chair, members, House Bill 2745 allows a legislative committee to hold a witness in contempt for neglecting
• I worry that allowing a single legislative committee chair to hold a person in contempt, that could be

Bills: HB2015 , HB2060 , HB2062 , HB2100 , HB2118 , HB2165 , HB2258 , HB2327 , HB2397 , HB2445 , HB2460 , HB2641 , HB2745 , HB2876 , HB2917 , HB4011 , HB4049 , HB4056 , HB4087 , HCR2013 , HCR2016 , HCR2040 , HCR2044 , HCR2048 , HCR2056

Committees: Senate Government , Senate Senate Government Committee of Reference

Keywords: budget procedures, late filing penalty, accounting standards, financial reporting, state appropriations, abortion, educational institutions, health education, state aid, public schools, Buffalo Soldiers, monument, commemoration, Arizona, public funding, Wesley Bolin Plaza, military history, historical memorial, small land subdivision, land use

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• B..., for his hard work on this legislation and my extended appreciation to the staff of the SST Committee
• B..., for his hard work on this legislation and my extended appreciation to the staff of the SST Committee
• B..., for his hard work on this legislation and my extended appreciation to the staff of the SST Committee
• Lucas, again, our former committee chair, for reintroducing this legislation alongside the gentlewoman
• chair for uh reintroducing committee chair for uh reintroducing this<03:12:47.239><c> legislation</c

Bills: HR240 , HR198 , HR1326 , HR359 , HB1534 , HR1368 , HR1350 , HR1325 , HR1318 , HR730

Keywords: resolution, death of a representative, honor, adjournment, Raul Grijalva, Raúl M. Grijalva, Arizona, House resolution, memorial resolution, condolence resolution, death of a member, adjournment in memory, tribute, obituary, congressional memorial, House of Representatives, committee funding, budget allocation, government expenditures, Congress

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• Chair, members of the committee. Greg Vogel, committee staff.
• Chair, members of the committee. Greg Vogel, committee staff.
• Chair and members of the committee. Good morning, Mr. Chair and members of the committee.
• Chair, members of the committee, Greg Vogel, Committee staff.
• Chair and members of the committee, Greg Vogel, committee staff.

Bills: SB6215 , SB6160 , SB6313 , SB6049 , SB6164 , SB5046 , SB5842 , SB6035 , SB5853 , SB5888

Committee: Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections

Keywords: fraud prevention, identity theft, consumer protection, security measures, legislation, government efficiency, state agencies, reporting, bureaucracy, transparency, Capitol Centennial Stewardship, funding, gifts, grants, donations, legislative support, student privacy, employee confidentiality, public disclosure, data protection

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• Welcome to committee, Madam Chair and members of the committee.
• We're going to set up for a presentation by the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and the Foundation
• So we're starting with the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
• The administration shall report annually to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee for review of the
• Carpenter, did you brief the legislators or the chairs of the committee, or the ranking members of the

Bills: HB2190 , HB2202 , HB2233 , HB2251 , HB2252 , HB2396 , HB2437 , HB2689 , HB2796

Committees: House Health & Human Services , House House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference

Keywords: physician assistants, licensure compact, medical services, multistate practice, patient care access, healthcare workforce, military families, adverse actions, dementia care, telementoring, healthcare education, rural communities, grant funding, HB 2233, rural health transformation, rural health transformation program, AHCCCS, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, Joint Legislative Budget Committee, JLBC

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• Koch for appointment to the advisory committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on offenders with
• We need you to be able to interpret and speak back. to us so that we can correct in legislation.
• With regards to your family, your dad, I know, worked for one of our former legislators, and you have
• session and are able to gain insight into the legislative process and public policy.
• She's our intern for legislative affairs. Haley Arbuckle over here. Haley will you stand up?

Bills: SB26 , SJR36 , SB26 , SB616 , SB565 , SB384 , SB28 , SR109 , SR122 , SR126 , SR130 , SR136 , SR137 , SR141 , SR142 , SCR20

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer

Summary: The meeting was marked by significant resolutions recognizing various contributions to Texas and celebrating community initiatives. Key discussions included the adoption of resolutions commemorating Texas Hispanic Judges Day and highlighting the 100th anniversary of Memorial Park. Senators expressed appreciation for the judges' dedication and legacy, with notable mentions of individual judges and their impact on the community and legal landscape in Texas. The Senate also honored students and organizations contributing positively to their communities, showcasing the interconnectedness of public service and the legislative process.

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• What's the will of the committee? Motion for a dupe. All right. What's the will of the committee?
• Thank you, Madam Chair and Committee.
• Good morning, Madam Chair, members of the committee.
• history related legislation.
• On the legislative history-related legislation, apparently there's a bill in Congress that contains a

Bills: SR1 , SM1 , SM6 , SR1 , SM1 , SM6

Committees: Senate Senate Rules , Senate House Rules & Order Of Business

Keywords: alcohol consumption, Senate rules, legislative conduct, ethics, New Mexico Senate, redistricting, gerrymandering, election integrity, Congress, voter rights, political polarization, Nancy Lopez, Roswell bypass, US Highway 285, U.S. Highway 285, Highway 285 bypass, road naming, highway naming, memorial, transportation department

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• The committee report is adopted. The committee report is adopted. Mr.
• The committee report is adopted.
• The committee report is adopted. You almost had a unanimous report for all those committee reports.
• The committee report is adopted. Thank you. The committee report is adopted. Mr.
• , and certainly the entire department would be presenting to the Legislative Finance Committee, for example

Bills: HB111 , HB103 , HB109 , HB128 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50 , HB49 , HB60 , HB108 , HB120 , HB124 , HB145 , HB154 , HB158 , HB164 , HB180 , HB291 , HJR6 , HJR7 , HR1 , HJM1 , HM13 , HM47

Keywords: water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance

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• The state of Maine has passed this legislation.
• Any questions from the committee? I'm seeing none.
• I urge the committee to report this bill favorably.
• Any questions from the committee? I'm seeing none.
• Any questions from the committee?

Bills: S2743 , S2861 , S3021

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

Keywords: domestic violence, police training, suspicious deaths, homicide investigation, victim support, school bus safety, commission, student safety, operator training, safety standards, Legislative oversight, public health, student transportation, school bus, school pupil transportation, pupil transport, child passenger safety, school van, transportation contractor, motor vehicle safety

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• "The House State Government Committee come to order on February the 25th."
• The committee cannot kill a contract.
• </c><00:14:26.079><c> The</c><00:14:26.320><c> committee</c><00:14:26.720><c> cannot</c> review.
• The committee cannot review. All right.
• The committee cannot kill<00:14:27.519><c> a</c><00:14:27.839><c> contract.

Bills: HB97 , HB455 , HB97 , HB455

Committee: House State Government

Keywords: absentee ballot, voting, elections, voter registration, electoral process, defective affidavit, voting rights, HB455, Clarke County, coroner, coroner's office, county commission, local act, local legislation, mileage reimbursement, county vehicle, office expenses, operating expenses, retroactive ratification, remedial and curative

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• The bill requires the study committee to meet as the study committee deems necessary to review and oversee
• Chair, members of the committee, I agree. Mr. Chair, members of the committee, I agree with you.
• Thank you for hearing this bill in this committee.
• Well, the good actors in Arizona are working very hard to work on legislation that passed out of a committee
• Good morning, Chairman Rivero and committee members.

Bills: HB2746 , HB2750 , HB2765 , HB4036

Committees: House International Trade , House House International Trade Committee of Reference

Keywords: trade offices, committee, Arizona commerce authority, stakeholder input, efficiency, Arizona-Sonora, Sonora, Mexico, trade commission, cross-border trade, bilateral trade, international trade, economic development, foreign relations, border economy, investment, infrastructure, business exchange, academic exchange, legislative commission

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• They are very well maintained and run board, as those who are on the Sunset Committee with me know, and
• </c> the Sunset Committee. the Sunset Committee.
• >> No, I, when I asked Legislative Reference about there, they didn't give me anything that there was
• Um, oh gosh, 30, 40 years ago, I was on the Soil and Water Conservation Committee and had absolutely
• </c> &gt;&gt; No, I I when I asked legislative &gt;&gt; No, I I when I asked legislative reference<00

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