Bills: HB207 , HB235 , HB324 , HB449 , HB463 , HB502 , HB 1121 , HB1445 , HB1465 , HB1778 , HB1977 , HB2000 , HB2066 , HB2596

Committee: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Keywords: child protection, sexual offenses, obscenity laws, visual material, anatomically correct dolls, mannequins, robots, criminal offenses, sexually explicit material, minors, artificial intelligence, sexually explicit, doll, mannequin, robot, law enforcement, healthcare, insurance, affordable care, access

Bills: HB207 , HB235 , HB324 , HB449 , HB463 , HB502 , HB 1121 , HB1445 , HB1465 , HB1778 , HB1977 , HB2000 , HB2066 , HB2596

Committee: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Keywords: child protection, sexual offenses, obscenity laws, visual material, anatomically correct dolls, mannequins, robots, criminal offenses, sexually explicit material, minors, artificial intelligence, sexually explicit, doll, mannequin, robot, law enforcement, healthcare, insurance, affordable care, access

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• zero nays, having received six ayes and zero nays, I declare House Bill 3621 to have passed.
• Chairwoman Thompson, you're recognized to explain the Provisions of House Bill 3622.
• There is an initial appropriation of around $500,000.
• With that, I yield for questions and move to pass. That concludes the explanation of the bill.
• Will there be questions of the author?

Bills: HB3622

Committee: Senate Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism

Keywords: HB3622, 2030 Census, Decennial Census, U.S. Decennial Census Revolving Fund, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Commerce Department, census preparation, federal census, state treasury fund, revolving fund, continuing fund, deemed appropriated, technology upgrades, census outreach, redistricting, population count, Title 74, OMES, State Treasurer, budgeting

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• We heard previously relating to the provision of adoption cost and information by a licensed child placing
• , adoption, and the regulation of child-placing agencies.
• These are highly regulated by the FDA, we can't. go back and just take care of these patients.
• I'm a certified and licensed orthotist, and today I represent the Texas Society of Orthopedic Surgeons
• I'm a certified and licensed orthopedic surgeon, and today I represent the Texas Society of Craniofacial

Bills: HB2646 , HB3941 , HB5153 , HB5155 , HB5394 , HB 1106 , HB426 , HB4529 , HB3984 , HB4273 , HB 1097 , HB3940 , HB1941 , HB4377 , HB3153

Committee: House Human Services

Keywords: child care, task force, high-quality care, affordability, prekindergarten partnerships, foster care, transitional living, Medicaid reform, youth assistance, independent living, services for youth, employment training, educational support, mental health services, health care, public health, child health program, reimbursement, local health entities, maternal health

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• They can store, cannot store, and they should not have that information of the foster child nor of their
• So just putting regulations on them to ensure the security and privacy of people that are in the foster
• Minors, and please, all of you, I'm not trying to prolong it.
• They have no other outlets to go to because they were let out of a facility and not out of a foster home
• When kids are aging out of the foster care system, that is one of the most vulnerable times, and that

Bills: HB2646 , HB3941 , HB5153 , HB5155 , HB5394 , HB 1106 , HB426 , HB4529 , HB3984 , HB4273 , HB 1097 , HB3940 , HB1941 , HB4377 , HB3153

Committee: House Human Services

Keywords: child care, task force, high-quality care, affordability, prekindergarten partnerships, foster care, transitional living, Medicaid reform, youth assistance, independent living, services for youth, employment training, educational support, mental health services, health care, public health, child health program, reimbursement, local health entities, maternal health

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• And I know I've sent you a lot of phone calls and messages I've received from all over Alabama about
• And just for the committee, if I might, there's been a lot of concern about portions of this piece of
• So, um, and a lot of states have limited it to just approved funds that can invest on behalf of the investor
• This bill addresses virtual currency and declares preemption of virtual currency or cryptocurrency regulation
• and things like that, is the security of the network and the security of the technology.

Bills: HB227 , HB556 , HB543 , HB542 , HB482 , HB483 , HB484

Committee: House Ways and Means General Fund

Keywords: firefighter benefits, occupational disease, line of duty, disability pension, death benefits, retirement benefits, hypertension, heart disease, respiratory disease, cancer presumption, HIV, hepatitis, municipal firefighters, state firefighters, fire districts, workers' compensation, public safety employees, post-retirement benefits, benefit eligibility cutoff, occupational illness

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• For the record, I am Tony Bowie, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services
• But the Department of Corrections does return to the court and identify whether or not a potential location
• But the Department of Correction does return to the court and identify whether or not a potential location
• They are, the individuals who are at an LRA, and supervised by the Department of Corrections, will have
• are under chaperone and, again, have an ankle monitor and are monitored by the Department of Corrections

Bills: SB6339 , SB6184 , SB6224 , SB6255 , SB5977 , SB5979 , SB6249 , SB6007 , SB6186 , SGA9299

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: alternative placements, individual ownership, restrictive policies, healthcare, operational control, homeless youth, youth services, mental health, support programs, state law, behavioral health, children, support services, poverty reduction, intergenerational poverty, WorkFirst, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, TANF, self-sufficiency, economic justice

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• the lighting of lamps and the renewal of faith and prosperity.
• The Department of Natural Resources assists local and tribal fire departments with aerial fire response
• The Department of Natural Resources assists local and tribal fire departments with aerial fire response
• Forest Service, and the Department of the Interior to fight fire.
• Forest Service, and the Department of the Interior to fight fire.

Bills: SB6084 , SB6044 , SB5950 , SB6046 , SB5763 , SB5784

Committee: Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections

Keywords: elections, double voting, voting twice, multiple voting, same-day election, primary election, general election, special election, cross-state voting, ballot fraud, election fraud, voter misconduct, RCW 29A.84.660, State v. Padilla, civil infraction, class C felony, Secretary of State, Washington elections, election law, voter eligibility

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• Related by the Texas Department of Insurance, they are exempt from most carrier regulations.
• that policy and the terms of the policy and the price of the policy.
• of the unavailability and quality of the property and casualty market.
• And many of those causes and reasons...
• And I would argue we've over-regulated here in the state of Texas, and that's mostly small employers.

Bills: HB139 , HB1818 , HB1942 , HB1959 , HB2221 , HB2254 , HB2563 , HB2067 , HB2275 , HB3211 , HB139

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: HB 1818, Texas Insurance Code, Texas Department of Insurance, commissioner of insurance, health maintenance organization, HMO, insurer, utilization review, preauthorization, prior authorization, medical necessity review, health care services, medical care, insurance regulation, insurance examination, regulatory oversight, confidential records, public information exception, Chapter 843, Chapter 1301

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• We talked with you guys a lot about mandates and there's a lot of outdated regulation in the insurance
• And so these two things are intimately related in the opinion of the Department of Insurance, and that's
• these burn managers that have to meet certain requirements and are licensed by the state of Texas.
• Department of Agriculture.
• Right, so the state-regulated plans, and that makes up less than 50% of the total market in Texas.

Bills: HB139 , HB1818 , HB1942 , HB1959 , HB2221 , HB2254 , HB2563 , HB2067 , HB2275 , HB3211 , HB139

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: HB 1818, Texas Insurance Code, Texas Department of Insurance, commissioner of insurance, health maintenance organization, HMO, insurer, utilization review, preauthorization, prior authorization, medical necessity review, health care services, medical care, insurance regulation, insurance examination, regulatory oversight, confidential records, public information exception, Chapter 843, Chapter 1301

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• And recently, both the Department of Energy and the USGS declared copper as a critical mineral.
• Department of Energy and the USGS declared copper as a critical mineral.
• Good afternoon, committee chair and members. With the Department of Water Resources.
• You guys had a very healthy discussion about it, and... ...at the Department of Water Resources.
• Madam Chair and members, House Bill 2094 requires the director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources

Bills: HB2026 , HB2027 , HB2028 , HB2031 , HB2078 , HB2094 , HB2095 , HB2101 , HB2102 , HB2103 , HB2260 , HB2278 , HB2827 , HB2932 , HB2933 , HB2934 , HB2986 , HCM2009 , HCR2038

Committee: House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Keywords: assured water supply, groundwater, commingling, commingled water, water supply, Arizona Department of Water Resources, ADWR, active management area, AMA, subdivision plat, development approval, water rights, municipal provider, private water company, certificate of assured water supply, written commitment of water service, groundwater savings credits, gray water reuse, replenishment district, Central Arizona Project

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• as the vague and subjective nature of that statute.
• and the discretion of the family court.
• department to notify upon the removal of a child.
• And it went up on appeal to the Ninth Court of Appeals.
• , and then you have the parents who are paying for the braces, the food, and the housing, and all of

Bills: HB809 , HB 1193 , HB1916 , HB2558 , HB1973 , HB2350 , HB2399 , HB2340 , HB 116 , HB330 , HB2496 , HB116

Committee: House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Keywords: digitized signature, waiver of citation, marriage dissolution, electronic notarization, family law, HB 1193, informal marriage, common-law marriage, declaration of informal marriage, confidentiality, privacy, county clerk, vital statistics unit, Family Code, Health and Safety Code, marriage records, public records, personally identifying information, PII, legal representative

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• And while scrutinizing grants is important for the Department of Human Services, only about 3% of the
• there is a trade-off of having too much regulation and the impact of that on providers.
• Uh, section four was worked on between the Department of Human Services and the Department of Public
• Uh, section four was worked on between the Department of Human Services and the Department of Public
• </c> Department of Human Services and Department of Human Services and Department<01:26:23.840><c> of

Bills: HF2216 , HF1978 , HF2354 , HF1963 , HF1994 , HF1995 , HF1894

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: assisted living, nursing home, long-term care, guardian, conservator, resident rights, arbitration, mandatory arbitration, consumer protection, fee increase, rate increase, price hike, private pay, public funds, Medicaid, waiver services, elderly, seniors, older adults, disability rights

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• And I see Jake Bender on behalf of Black Mountain Cement and on behalf of yourself, and you are against
• And I will say the Department of Commerce went out of their way to ensure that we were eligible for the
• And I will say the Department of Commerce went out of their way to ensure that we were eligible for the
• And I will say the Department of Commerce went out of their way to ensure that we were eligible for the
• And I will say the Department of Commerce went out of their way to ensure that we were eligible for the

Bills: SB1757 , SB1758 , SB1898 , SB2050

Committee: House Environmental Regulation

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

Summary: The committee first took up SB 2203, relating to certification of discovery issues in TCEQ contested cases referred to SOAH. The chair noted the House had already passed the companion HB 3249, then moved SB 2203 without amendments. The motion prevailed on a 5-0 vote, and the bill was reported favorably to the full House. The committee then heard SB 1898, which would prohibit the use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam for testing and training, while still allowing it in emergency firefighting. The sponsor described PFAS as “forever chemicals” and said the bill would protect firefighters, water supplies, and public health. Testimony in support came from Environment Texas, which cited contamination concerns and noted other states and federal actions restricting PFAS foams. No one testified against the bill, and after closing testimony the committee left SB 1898 pending. The remainder of the hearing focused on SB 1758, a Grayson County pilot program aimed at addressing potential conflicts between Global Wafers’ semiconductor wafer facility and a proposed Black Mountain Cement/aggregate operation. Supporters, including Global Wafers, Grayson County officials, and manufacturing groups, argued that vibration from mining or blasting could threaten a major national-security semiconductor investment and that an independent BEG study was needed to set safe parameters. Opponents from Black Mountain Cement and related industry groups argued the bill would improperly interfere with a lawful permitting process, pick winners and losers, and harm Texas’ pro-business climate; they also said they had already revised operations and removed blast mining. The discussion included extensive questioning about geology, vibration, the permitting timeline, and whether the issue was really about mining rather than the air permit. No vote was taken on SB 1758 in the portion provided.

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• All right, Veterans, Military, and Public Safety Committee will come to order.
• Chairman, this is Lake and Riley Act.

Bills: HB13 , HB13

Committee: Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety

Keywords: firearms, assault weapons, minors, prohibition, criminal penalties, HB13, Laken Riley Act, illegal immigration, immigration enforcement, ICE, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, Department of Justice, DOJ, immigration detainer, detainer request, I-247, Law Enforcement Support Center, LESC, county jail

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• It also removes state preemption of licensing and regulation of promotion and sales of the products and
• modifies accounts to which tobacco product tax revenue... ...and regulation of promotion and sales of
• and regulating these types of products at the retail level.
• and regulating these types of products at the retail level.
• So this includes things like requiring designation and license application of the sections of the warehouse

Bills: HB2291 , HB2629 , HB2439 , HB1078 , HB1701 , HB2207 , HB2501 , HB2361 , HB1932

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Business

Keywords: kratom, consumer protection, regulation, health safety, substance control, infrastructure, protection, safety, security, state regulations, public health, tobacco regulation, smoking cessation, vapor products, health policy, youth prevention, pet insurance, insurance regulation, animal welfare, claims processes

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwVWYCflfRI, 2026-07-02T01:22:44+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, The special committee will be meeting with the following: 1:00 p.m. Department of Education Dr. Christina Kishimoto, Superintendent Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities Ms. Deborah Kobayakawa, Chair 2:30 p.m. Department of Health Dr. Janet Berreman, Kauai District Health Officer Mr. Edward Mersereau, Deputy Director of Behavioral Health Services Administration University of Hawaii at Manoa Dr. Victoria Fan, Assistant Professor Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2020/hearingnotices/HEARING_SCOVID_09-11-20_INFO_.PDF Also streaming LIVE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HawaiiSenate/posts/10158193261111141, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• , and because of all of these regulations, there's been confusion on the part of dealers if they're able
• and</c> choose that list of mandates and to and choose that list of mandates and to and the<00:24:36.000
• ><c> and</c><00:42:44.559><c> I</c> and in every industry of the state and I and in every industry of
• The Department of Health does track this. not hit all of those plans equally and not hit all of those
• ><c> of</c> department of commerce's evaluation of department of commerce's evaluation of the<01:07:37.920

Bills: HF747 , HF1014 , HF320 , HF400

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: corporate governance, shareholder rights, beneficial ownership, defective corporate acts, Minnesota Business Corporation Act, Minnesota Insurance Guaranty Association, MIGA, insurance guaranty fund, insurer insolvency, covered claim, net worth threshold, high-net-worth insured, financial information request, insurance claims, self-insured retention, deductible, commercial insurance, insurance regulation, Minnesota Statutes 60C.09, guaranty association

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• A patchwork of regulations that increases costs and ultimately results in the opposite of the intention
• We are an interstate company, and that's kind of the purpose of the federal regulations: it allows us
• And I do think some of this is going to be regulated on the federal side.
• Once the department goes in and does some of the research to identify the areas of the state that are
• Once the department goes in and they do some of the research to identify the department goes in and they

Bills: HB471 , HB798 , HB947 , HB1140 , HB1186 , HB1195 , HB1222

Committee: House Commerce

Keywords: surveillance, price discrimination, consumer protection, automated decision systems, data privacy, broadband, cable service, price increase, notification, digital assets, abandonment, custodian, escheatment, blockchain, cryptocurrency, unclaimed property, state treasurer, telecommunications, spoofing, call authentication

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• Well, there are three components that most of them will be done by the Department of Health and University
• of Washington and WSU.
• Well, there's three components that most of them will be done by the Department of Health and University
• of Washington and WSU.
• , and an overall quality of life.

Bills: SB5985 , SB6019 , SB6161 , SB6183 , SB6210 , SB6194 , SB6102 , SB6103

Committee: Senate Health & Long-Term Care

Keywords: endometriosis, healthcare, reproductive health, patient education, awareness campaign, home care, home care services, home care agency, home care worker, caregiver, direct care, consumer directed employer, consumer-directed care, Medicaid, long-term care, aging services, disability services, personal care, respite care, vendor rate