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• These were from the National Conference of State Legislatures, the National Association of Regulatory
• These were from the National Conference of State Legislatures, the National Associations of Regulatory
• Utility Communers, the National Conference of State Legislatures, the National Associations of Regulatory
• I'm currently a council member for the 14 Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation.
• Under the treaty, the Yakama Nation did not grant rights to the United States.

Bills: SB5821 , SB6004 , SB6010 , SB5941

Committee: Senate Environment, Energy & Technology

Keywords: nuclear energy, energy strategy, advanced technology, sustainability, state policy, renewable energy, public entities, electric generation, contracting, SB 6010, Washington energy siting, EFSEC, Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, tribal consultation, government-to-government consultation, federally recognized tribes, energy facility siting, RCW, clean energy, alternative energy

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• modifies the definition of covered provider so that it does not exclude public entities and tribal nations
• This amendment would modify the bill to remove the exemption for public entities and tribal nations under
• recommend a no on this amendment because it's pulling in not just public entities, but also tribal nations
• Conference of State Legislators, and we've been talking about AI policy. ...at the National Conference
• We are leading the nation in this conversation, and we should continue leading by delivering policy,

Bills: HB2186 , HB2351 , HB1170

Committee: House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans

Keywords: economic development, federal funds, state funding, infrastructure, grants, local government, emergency responders, emergency response, disaster response, obstruction of law enforcement, gross misdemeanor, public safety, incident command system, emergency operation zone, emergency management, law enforcement restrictions, warrant requirement, search and seizure, civil liberties, due process

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• </c><00:05:54.320><c> under</c><00:05:54.560><c> God,</c> stands, one nation under God, stands, one nation
• Lou had an Arkansas and our nation.
• </c> nation abroad. nation abroad.
• Their products reflect quality. Their service reflects care.
• Their service products reflect quality. Their service reflects<02:42:01.439><c> care.

Bills: HB3944 , HB3486

Keywords: appropriations, military construction, veterans affairs, VA funding, USDA, agriculture appropriations, legislative branch appropriations, fiscal year 2026, omnibus, spending bill, rural development, rural housing, broadband, SNAP, WIC, school lunch, food safety, FDA user fees, veterans health care, toxic exposure

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• </c> service to our nation. Thank you, Mr. service to our nation. Thank you, Mr.
• His journey reflected the hopes and the dreams of so many families in our valley and throughout our nation
• </c> Energy security is national security. Energy security is national security.
• </c> national refuge. national refuge.
• national security supply.

Bills: HB4553 , HJR105 , HJR106 , HJR104 , HR539 , HR672

Keywords: energy, water development, appropriations, fiscal year 2026, flood control, infrastructure, Bureau of Land Management, North Dakota, resource management plan, congression disapproval, public lands policy, HJR106, H.J.Res. 106, Congressional Review Act, CRA, BLM, Central Yukon, Alaska, public lands, land management

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• cut down on the burdensome regulations that state agencies have produced and positions Texas as a national
• Then they select the measure that they feel best reflects reality, right? So...
• haven for long-term wealth preservation, whether you're an individual, a business, a state, or a nation
• I'm the Texas State Director for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
• And so this report I just picked at random, but it reviews national and state economic forecasts and

Bills: HB565 , HB3743 , HB4310 , HB5083 , HB5129 , HB5195 , HB5331 , HB5469 , SB21 , HB3185 , SB 21

Committee: House Delivery of Government Efficiency

Keywords: constitutional amendment, fiscal impact, state budget, ballot measure, transparency in voting, management-to-staff ratio, state agencies, employee regulations, government efficiency, workforce management, public information, governing board, transparency, confidentiality, access rights, privacy, identifying information, state agency, consent, occupational license

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• We could fix it as a nation for $4 billion one time, but we can start in Louisiana.
• We could fix it as a nation for $4 billion one time, but we can start in Louisiana.
• And so this is a nation killer right now.
• I hate to think that, that we don't know anything at the national level, that national security, that
• And I just think, I mean, I've no previous command of the National Guard.

Bills: HB241 , HB267 , HB467 , HB673 , HB744 , HB798 , HB1026 , HB1027 , HB1091 , HB1096 , HB1103 , HB1212 , HB1230

Committees: House Commerce , House Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Keywords: financial records, consumer protection, banking law, disclosure, service of process, home inspectors, board membership, licensing, term limits, Louisiana State Board, residential roof, coastal zone, fortified roof, building standards, construction code, insurance, hurricane resilience, safety, security cameras, abandoned property

Bills: HB8029 , HR1128

Keywords: Department of Homeland Security, DHS appropriations, homeland security, border security, immigration enforcement, customs and border protection, CBP, immigration and customs enforcement, ICE, transportation security administration, TSA, coast guard, secret service, FEMA, cybersecurity, CISA, USCIS, federal law enforcement, disaster relief, flood insurance

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• [music] >> To the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it stands, one nation
• One of the problems that we as members of the National Guard face is that unless we deploy to active
• Guard face is that of the National Guard face is that unless<00:05:37.600><c> we</c><00:05:37.919><c
• He said that because drill time and annual training do not qualify as federal service, National Guard
• </c> in the National Guard during that time. in the National Guard during that time.

Bills: HF3540 , HF3522 , HF3544

Committee: House Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Keywords: veterans rights, employment discrimination, human rights, Minnesota laws, protected classes, veterans, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans affairs, Secret War in Laos, SGU veteran, Hmong veterans, Laotian veterans, honor guard, military funeral honors, state veterans cemetery, burial eligibility, veterans home, temporary closure, state active service, National Guard

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• of the original intent of our founders when they came across from the waters and they created this nation
• the buying power and they say, we can profit on sheer number of contracts that we have across the nation
• The first is, you mentioned that this creates competition by doing something about large national insurance
• Finally, the bill conforms statute describing procedures for the inactive voter list to reflect the existence

Bills: HB2775 , HB2874 , HB2940 , HB4014 , HB4067 , HB4115 , HCM2010 , HCR2051

Committees: House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections , House House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference

Keywords: international organizations, government resources, public institutions, Arizona Board of Regents, foreign adversaries, campaign finance, contributions, termination statements, reporting, penalties, electoral processes, healthcare, public benefits, eligibility verification, fraud prevention, Medicaid, SNAP, transparency, accountability, state land

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• train would make any difference in the name of safety, I would have already done that across the nation
• So whatever changes are made in the Senate will reflect what's made in the House.
• For the record, my name is Trevor Lakey with AZ Policy Connect, representing the National Safety Council
• We also have caravans coming through, the Great Race, the Copper State 1000, and the National Route 66
• So there is a national kickoff, which is not in Arizona. There are several events that happen.

Bills: HB2163 , HB2256 , HB2305 , HB2367 , HB2369 , HB2669 , HB2772 , HB2916 , HCM2007 , HCR2004 , HR2003

Committee: House Transportation & Infrastructure

Keywords: lighting laws, construction equipment, farm equipment, vehicle safety, Arizona Revised Statutes, salvage vehicles, insurance claims, abandoned vehicles, salvage auction dealers, vehicle title, neighborhood electric vehicles, alternative fuel, vehicle license tax, tax exemption, electric shuttle, photo enforcement, traffic violation, mayoral signature, civil traffic, jurisdiction

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• These rights were intentionally created to be land-based, reflecting historic irrigation use and limiting

Bills: SB1041 , SB1176 , SB1197 , SB1198 , SB1199 , SCM1004

Committees: Senate Natural Resources , Senate Senate Natural Resources Committee of Reference

Keywords: electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, stormwater, water storage, replenishment credits, groundwater, aquifer, Arizona Revised Statutes, irrigation rights, water duty, water allocation, management areas, Salt River horse herd, wild horses, feral horses

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• She found her through a haunting national news story on the body industry.
• And it sounds like Texas is going to maybe lead the nation on this.
• A veteran of our nation took an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States.
• A veteran of our nation took an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States.
• I also first found out about Dale's passing via NBC National News Report.

Bills: SB1406 , SB1681 , SB2480 , SB2721

Committee: Senate Health & Human Services

Keywords: body donation, medical science, forensic science, willed body program, informed consent, boarding home, boarding home facility, adult care home, group home, assisted living, county reporting, municipal reporting, annual report, reasonable accommodation, fair housing, disability accommodation, local ordinance, permit requirement, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, HHSC

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 2480, which would clarify that the Texas Medical Board may collect license renewal surcharge fees from all licensees to fund the Texas Physician Health Program and related administrative costs. The bill author explained the funding fix was needed after prior language was found to allow surcharges only for physicians and physician assistants. Witnesses from the Texas Physician Health Program supported the measure and described the program’s confidential monitoring and treatment services; members asked about the fee amount, which was described as capped at $15 per two-year registration cycle. The bill was left pending. The committee then took up Senate Bills 1406 and 2721, both authored by Senator Parker, addressing the handling of human remains by non-transplant anatomical donation organizations, willed body programs, and related facilities. Senator Parker and several witnesses described alleged abuses involving unclaimed bodies, consent problems, body leasing, hotel-based dissections, and mishandling of cremains, and argued for strict licensing, inspections, transparency, and criminal penalties. Supporters included families of deceased veterans and other relatives, a biomedical ethicist, the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops, and some public safety and hotel industry representatives who said legitimate training should continue but bad actors should be shut down. Opponents or cautious witnesses from accredited donation organizations and bioskills labs said they support stronger oversight but warned the bills could unintentionally disrupt legitimate medical education and urged clearer language and implementation of existing law. Both bills were left pending. Senate Bill 1681, by Senator Menendez, would require counties and municipalities that regulate boarding homes to report facility standards and related information to the Health and Human Services Commission. The author said the bill is intended to improve state oversight of boarding homes that serve elderly and disabled residents and to address abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The bill was left pending after brief discussion. After the testimony portion, the committee returned to voting on pending business and unanimously reported Senate Bills 527, 912, 1580, 1952, and 2032 to the Senate with recommendations that they do pass and be printed, and each was also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also adopted a committee substitute for Senate Bill 407 and reported the substitute favorably, with six ayes and three nays. The committee then moved on to Senate Bill 500 as pending business.

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• And for many the National Sports Center.
• And the games are an opportunity to showcase the best of Minnesota to a national audience.
• And the games are an opportunity to showcase the best of Minnesota to a national audience.
• And the games are an opportunity to showcase the best of Minnesota to a national audience.
• And the games are an opportunity to showcase the best of Minnesota to a national audience.

Bills: HF1007 , HF1152 , HF1671 , HF2258

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

Keywords: tourism, World Junior Hockey Championships, funding, economic impact, sports events, Minnesota, economic development, livability, marketing, partnerships, labor and industry, electrical licensing, electrical inspection, continuing education, online course approval, Internet continuing education, power limited technician, maintenance electrician, master electrician, technology circuits

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• has seen moderate gains with their similar program to improve college enrollment, but they have nationally
• The national average in the United States exceeds 180, and we are at 166.
• This doesn't even get us to the national average. This gets us from the 166 to 173.
• Days and we were not ranked 50th in the nation in all the education outcomes, so we have fallen off of
• My Previously, it was not a reflection of your work but rather my confusion.

Bills: HB2210 , HB2398 , HB2959 , HB3006 , HB3026 , HB3151 , HB3315 , HB3372 , HB3467 , HB3590 , HB4268 , HB4359 , HB4427

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: youth apprenticeship, career education, workforce development, high school programs, mentorship, vocational training, state oversight, credential of value, education, labor market, government reporting, school abuse reporting, child abuse, neglect, mandatory reporting, student safety, school employee misconduct, administrator reporting, superintendent, law enforcement notification

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• It's more of an economic bill than a national security bill.
• It's about national security. I call for questions. Move for adoption. Member yields.
• And frankly, it's the big guys that are operating nationally.
• I think my impression is it's a threshold that would apply across the nation and deal with the places
• Actually, they coexist today on a national level, whether you're talking about the banking secrecy act

Bills: HB1245 , HB2588 , HB3024 , HB3172 , HB3279 , HB3919 , HB3306 , HB3383 , HB3431 , HB3435 , HB4352 , HB3883 , HB3942 , HB4193 , HB4203 , HB4303 , HB4311 , HB4484

Committee: House Government Oversight

Keywords: retirement, pension, public employees, Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, benefits, survivorship, contribution rates, disability retirement, owners associations, membership requirements, property ownership, board governance, residency requirements, salary increase, state employees, public finance, bonus limits, job performance, Fair Banking Act, financial institutions

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• Also very reflective for this. With the sort of the sensitivity and the work through.
• Also very reflective for the sponsor, all of the folks who have worked on this and continue to work on
• She is an expert from the National Resources Department Council on industrial decarbonization.
• EPDs, they are required for participation, but not mandated, so that requirement is going to be reflected
• So the National Asphalt Pavement Association works with an EPD developer, and the National Ready Mix

Bills: HB253 , HB153 , HB255 , HB287 , HB371 , SB151 , HB8 , SB177

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: distance learning, virtual instruction, public education, student enrollment, school funding, education standards, pandemic education response, low-carbon construction, construction materials, rebate, environmental product declaration, EPD, embodied carbon, carbon intensity, greenhouse gas emissions, decarbonization, industrial incentives, clean manufacturing, cement, concrete

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• . company at a competitive disadvantage compared to a foreign multinational that is subject to a national
• Well, it should pass through the sale in some way, should reflect a lower price if we're going to call

Bills: SB151 , HB8 , SB177 , HB253 , HB153 , HB255 , HB287 , HB371 , SB151 , HB8 , SB177

Committees: Senate Senate Finance , Senate House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials

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• </c><00:09:41.120><c> I</c> short-term plan to deal with national I short-term plan to deal with national
• In 1947, the resolution was created recognizing Israel's right to become a nation.
• In 1947, the resolution was created recognizing Israel's right to become a nation.
• In 1947, the resolution was created recognizing Israel's right to become a nation.
• In 1947, the resolution was created recognizing Israel's right to become a nation.

Bills: SB8 , SB22 , SB137 , HB295 , HB2 , HB343 , HB220 , HB303 , HB81 , SB8 , SB22 , SB137 , HB295 , HB2 , HB343 , HB220 , HB303 , HB81

Committee: House State Government

Keywords: emergency management, public funds, educational materials, state legislation, disaster response, uniformity, state laws, legislative commission, appointments, government structure, resilience, natural disasters, risk management, Alabama Resilience Council, Chief Resilience Officer, state planning, environmental protection, community preparedness, Alabama Office of Civic Engagement, Alabama Office of Minority Affairs

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• South Carolina now has three national monuments and three national parks.
• We had only one national monument, but now we have three national parks.
• </c> national parks. national parks.
• </c> now we have three national parks. now we have three national parks.
• </c> with the last two national parks. with the last two national parks.

Bills: HB8897 , HB3106 , HR1398 , HB8738 , HB3535 , HB7574 , HB8535 , HB8168 , HB9388 , HB9391 , HB8874 , HB9328 , HB8770 , HB7809 , HB6332

Keywords: FEC, Federal Election Commission, campaign finance, electioneering communications, political committees, electronic filing, e-filing, disclosure reports, campaign reporting, disbursements, checkless payments, payment methods, administrative reform, election law, FECA, 52 U.S.C. 30104, 52 U.S.C. 30102, campaign administration, political spending, Department of Homeland Security

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• to provide for our nation.
• entire nation.
• Indiana Dunes National Park.
• </c> named the Indiana Dunes National Park. named the Indiana Dunes National Park.
• </c> of the CBC throughout this nation. of the CBC throughout this nation.

Bills: HB6422 , HB3410 , HB2247 , HB6460 , HB6427 , HB5663 , HB6267 , HB6618 , HB7342 , HCR73 , HB7388 , HB6481 , HB6480 , HB2474 , HB4624

Keywords: water quality, EPA, environmental protection, coastal restoration, federal funding, supersonic flight, aviation, FAA regulations, aerospace standards, noise standards, certificates, FAA, digital access, regulations, drones, recreational use, unmanned aircraft, regulation, airspace, airport construction