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• First, the TEC makes disclosure reports available to the public.
• that are spotted within the four corners of a report, numbers that don't line up.
• To support or undermine a report that's been filed, it's really just looking at the report itself and
• What are your thoughts about, do you review the reports?
• And it seems like different folks that we report to like it in a different way.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• For the Committee on Elections, HB 3709 by Diego Bernal relates to the partial count of electronic voting
• HB 3765 by Jeff Leach relates to the cost of requesting electronic copies of documents for the district
• HB 3776 by Paul relates to the reporting requirements of the Public Retirement System.
• HB 3796 by Frank relates to the reporting requirements for private schools and other entities providing
• HB 3848 by Hernandez relates to the electronic submission of inspection reports and filing fees for the

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• submitted pesticide use reports.
• . submitted pesticide use reports.
• committee report from you. committee report from you. >> Yes,<01:42:54.320> indeed.
• It's in the electronic cigarettes.
• within 24 hours, then you have to report within 24 hours, then you have to report it<04:30:38.960

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Environmental Policy Subcommittee took up HB 1621, which would require a baseline environmental impact study before development of certain manufacturing and storage facilities. Members said the concept had merit, but they could not resolve major drafting and implementation issues, including how to define covered facilities, what the study would require, and how enforcement would work at the municipal or county level. Several members expressed concern about unintended consequences and said the proposal was not ready; the subcommittee voted unanimously to recommend inexpedient to legislate (ITL), and the full committee later adopted that recommendation on a 16-0 roll call vote, placing the bill on consent. The committee then discussed HB 1053, involving electronically submitted pesticide use reports. Representative Comtois presented an amendment creating a department database and protecting confidential information, but said she still needed to check whether it was germane and to review administrative issues with the Department of Agriculture. After hearing from David Russo of the Division of Pesticide Control, the committee agreed to continue work on the amendment and took no action that day. The committee also reviewed HB 1186 on egg labeling and producer exemptions. Representative Comtois offered an amendment exempting small producers from most requirements except labeling, but Commissioner Sean Jasper asked for more time to review the impact and suggested the state might not need the existing egg law at all if federal USDA rules already cover the field. Members agreed to hold action until the following week. Finally, the committee began discussion of HB 1780 on penalties for violations involving seeds, plants, and nursery stock, focusing on labeling rules and germination-date requirements; testimony from industry and department representatives indicated they were working toward a compromise that would allow multiple relabelings, add production dates, and set a 36-month sale limit, but no final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• Tracy Rosenberg on behalf of Oakland Privacy and Electronic Frontier Foundation in support.
• Professors report sharp declines in attendance, especially in ESL classes.
• According to the fiscal crisis and management assistant team I'll report found that claims originated
• As mentioned by the Senator, SB 848 will also broaden mandated reporting requirements.
• I would have known that these interactions were inappropriate and reported them.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It also revises the bill's reporting requirements, including requiring reports twice per year and requiring
• . ...total wages paid to date under the CARRA program to be included in the report.
• Regarding the electronic, the ESLs, the electronic shelf labels, I was told that the businesses would
• To submit this report to the governor and the legislature.
• When the report is going to come out, A-5222.

Keywords: 1146, all

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• The chair moves that Senate Bill 1589 be reported favorably to the full House with the recommendation
• However, there have been cases when the reports can take several months.
• Placing a child for adoption should receive the reports within 45 days, and the prospective adoptive
• parents of a child should receive the reports within 90 days.
• Currently, providers only receive electronic notification. I am happy to answer any questions.

Bills: SB500, SB1522, SB1137, SB1266

Keywords: SB 500, Texas adoption law, Family Code, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child-placing agency, prospective adoptive parents, adoption records, confidential information, nondisclosure agreement, child history report, health history, social history, educational history, genetic history, termination of parental rights, permanency plan, single source continuum contractor, privacy, redaction

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• ,<01:01:16.720> consumer respect to consumer reporting, consumer respect to consumer reporting
• :05.040> a<01:26:05.360> key Federal Reserve reported that a key Federal Reserve reported
• What does this all toys and electronics.
• The first electronic v vote will be 18.
• will record their votes by electronic will record their votes by electronic devices.<04:25:34.720

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• electronic devices.
• The annual reports are published. DFA expenditure reports are published.
• The annual reports are published. DFA expenditure reports are published.
• The annual reports are published. DFA expenditure reports are published.
• The annual reports are published. DFA expenditure reports are published.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Electronic Frontier Foundation, National Consumer Law Center, and California.
• for drafts of police reports.
• They used AI to generate their reports. I knew this, but I didn't.
• The prosecution uses these reports pretty much solely in almost every filing decision.
• Our legal system relies on police reports. They're not just paperwork.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety bills, with testimony split between supporters who framed the measures as targeted fixes and opponents who warned about overcriminalization and unintended consequences. SB 701, by Senator Wahab, drew support from law enforcement and local government groups, who said state law lacks a tool to address the conduct at issue; the ACLU opposed it as duplicative of existing law, while public defenders said they may withdraw opposition after amendments. Because there was no quorum at that point, the bill was held open without a vote. SB 834, by Senator DeRazzo, was presented as a technical cleanup bill to improve California’s automatic record clearance system by preventing outdated “pending” charges from blocking relief, requiring local court records to match DOJ records, and creating a way for people to obtain proof of relief. It received broad support from criminal justice reform and defense organizations, with no opposition, and the chair indicated support, but no final action was taken during the hearing. SB 248, by Senator Rubio, would require DOJ to send new gun purchasers educational materials during the waiting period about safe storage, suicide prevention, domestic violence, and related resources; supporters called it common-sense education, while one opponent argued the information is already available. The committee voted the bill out on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, but it remained on call pending one additional vote. Senator Rubio’s SB 19, the Safe Schools and Places of Worship Act, would create a new offense for credible threats against schools or houses of worship even when no specific individual is named. Supporters, including law enforcement and Jewish community advocates, said current law leaves a loophole and that the bill would help prevent panic and resource-draining lockdowns; opponents from civil liberties and youth justice groups argued existing law already covers threats and that the bill would worsen the school-to-prison pipeline. After a motion and second, the committee voted due pass to Appropriations, with the measure also left on call. Later, SB 759 by Senator Archuleta, prompted by the killing of Whittier Officer Keith Boyer, would require a court hearing after a third supervision violation or new offense for people on post-release community supervision; supporters said it adds accountability, while opponents said it removes probation discretion and could increase jail and court burdens. The bill passed due pass to Appropriations and was reported as passing. The committee also heard SB 6 by Senator Ashby, which would schedule xylazine as a controlled substance while preserving veterinary use. Supporters, including veterinarians, law enforcement, and a parent who lost a son to a drug-related death, said the drug is increasingly present in fentanyl mixtures and needs to be controlled; opponents from drug policy and civil liberties groups argued scheduling would criminalize users, hinder research, and repeat failed drug-war policies. After extensive debate, the committee voted the bill out due pass to Appropriations, and it passed. Finally, SB 11, the AI Abuse Protection Act, was introduced to regulate AI-generated voice, image, and video replicas, with supporters emphasizing protection against deepfakes and nonconsensual images; the California Chamber of Commerce opposed unless amended, seeking narrower definitions and limits on consumer warnings. The hearing ended while SB 11 was still under discussion, with no final vote reflected in the transcript.

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• I'd like to be reported in the negative. Michael D. Brady votes no. Mr.
• In fact, we got a report a couple of weeks ago.
• Number one, it requires that those reports resume on a biweekly basis.
• So this amendment also requires reporting So this amendment also requires reporting for the Home Base
• I wish to be reported in the affirmative. Michael D. Brady votes yes.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate considered a fiscal year 2025 close-out supplemental appropriations bill and a series of amendments, many of which were withdrawn, adopted, or rejected. Early debate focused heavily on funding for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Massachusetts, with Senators O’Connor and Feeney arguing for restoring money for transportation, safety, and event readiness, citing projected ridership surges, economic benefits, and the need for Boston and the Commonwealth to invest. Senator Driscoll also won adoption of an amendment directing the MBTA to study and report on its local assessment formula, using Milton and Quincy as examples of perceived inequities in how communities are charged relative to service received. The Senate then took up several other amendments, including measures on fire survivor support, vaccine liability, mental health and sidewalk projects, council on aging and public safety items, disaster relief, service dogs, and MBTA assessments. Senator Tarr offered amendments on driver record transparency and energy cost reporting, but those were not adopted. A major roll-call vote rejected Tarr’s amendment to restore a larger share of excess capital gains to the stabilization fund; supporters argued for stronger rainy day reserves, while the Ways and Means chair defended the bill’s use of a deficiency reserve fund and warned of revenue losses from federal tax changes. The Senate also adopted an amendment on shelter and Home Base spending transparency, requiring renewed reporting on emergency shelter and housing assistance programs. Later, the chamber adopted Senator Edwards’ amendment creating a Massachusetts Federal Employee and Service Member Civil Relief Act to protect federal workers and service members in the event of a shutdown, including relief from eviction and foreclosure-related harms. The Senate also adopted Senator Rodrigues’s Ways and Means amendment, then approved the underlying supplemental budget as amended and ordered it to third reading. After the final roll call, the bill was passed to be engrossed by a 39-0 vote. The Senate concluded by agreeing to adjourn and by honoring Mrs. Anne Lee in memory, with a brief communication from Senator Cyr noting a prior remote-vote error for the journal.

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• There's a developer that's going to have to write the report.
• Chair, I was looking through some audit reports last night.
• This is from an audit report from Auditor Blaha.
• Chair, I was looking through some audit reports last night.
• This is from an audit report from Auditor Blaha.

Bills: HF1234, HF1956, HF1025, HF1172, HF791

Keywords: payment transparency, public contracts, contractor rights, government accountability, construction payments, municipal finance, liquor store, audit requirements, state auditor, local government, historic flag, state flag, display standards, ceremonial, Minnesota Statutes, Ursa Minor, state symbol, Minnesota state laws, constellation, official state designation

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• reports.
• We need a motion to file the report. Is there a motion to file the report?
• On page 16, the next six reports are private water sewer reports.
• audit report.
• report.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• The Chief Clerk will report the bill.
• members of the legislative committees electronically.
• What this bill does is it allows members of the legislature to receive reports electronically as opposed
• The Chief Clerk will report the amendment. Nash moves to amend House File 3679.
• If we can't make reference to reporting.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 3679, which would allow mandatory reports to legislative committees to be submitted electronically instead of on paper, was presented as a bipartisan efficiency measure by Representative Nash. The bill also carried an A1 amendment, adopted by voice vote, that addressed interim administrative authority for the Chief Clerk during a gap in caucus leadership and was described as a procedural fix worked out with caucus leaders. A second amendment, A2, offered by Representative Engen, sought to prohibit legislators from participating in appropriations to named nonprofit recipients that later employ or contract with them, arguing this created conflicts of interest and self-serving governance. Supporters said the amendment was needed for institutional integrity and taxpayer trust, while opponents argued it was too narrow, not well defined, and would unfairly single out certain jobs or industries; the debate included references to direct appropriations, conflict-of-interest rules, and examples involving nonprofits, law firms, farmers, teachers, and other outside employment. The A2 amendment was put to a roll call and failed on a 66-66 tie. After the amendment vote, the bill was read a third time and received broad support. Representatives Nash and Cleborne urged a green vote, and the House passed House File 3679 as amended by a vote of 132-0, with its title agreed to.

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• According to the Challenger Jobs report, AI has already been linked to According to the Challenger Jobs
• Megan Barbay with Kaiser Advocacy on behalf of the Electronic Frontier Foundation in support.
• Megan Barbay with Kaiser Advocacy on behalf of the Electronic Frontier Foundation in support.
• The report also indicated that of those employers... Firing determinations and layoffs.
• Megan Barbei with Kaiser Advocacy on behalf of the Electronic Frontier Foundation in support.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Labor and Employment Committee heard several bills focused on worker protections, enforcement, and technology in the workplace. SB 909 would strengthen enforcement of public works prevailing wage laws by raising contractor registration fees and penalties and directing part of penalty revenue back to enforcement; labor groups supported it as a way to deter wage theft, while contractor groups opposed the fee and penalty increases as burdensome and potentially costly for public projects. The committee members generally expressed support for stronger enforcement but also concern about the state’s backlog and capacity to enforce the law. SB 909 passed on a due pass vote and was re-referred to Appropriations. The committee also considered multiple bills addressing AI and workplace rights. SB 951 would require 60-day notice when technology displaces 25 or more workers and would require reporting on AI-related job impacts; labor and education groups supported it, while business, public sector, and industry groups argued it was premature and overbroad. SB 947 would require human review of automated discipline, termination, or deactivation decisions and prohibit predictive behavior analysis; supporters said it would prevent algorithmic abuse, while opponents raised concerns about independent contractors, private rights of action, and forum shopping. Both bills advanced on party-line style votes to the Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection. The committee also approved SB 1149, which would expand bereavement leave to cover a “designated person” equivalent to family, with emotional testimony from a witness describing the loss of a long-term partner. Supporters said the bill reflects modern family structures, especially for LGBTQ and older Californians; there was no opposition. SB 1185, applying skilled-and-trained workforce standards to pharmaceutical facility construction, also passed despite opposition from contractors and business groups who said there was no demonstrated safety problem and warned of higher costs and fewer bidders. In addition, the committee approved consent-calendar bills SB 1316, SB 1046, and SB 1059, and left rolls open for absent members before adjourning.

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• Report Report 119-130<02:19:37.840> is<02:19:38.080> adopted<02:19:38.479> in<02
• The clerk will report the motion. Mr.
• <03:18:12.080> Miss clerk will report the motion. Miss clerk will report the motion.
• record their votes by electronic device. record their votes by electronic device.
• Members will record their votes by<06:48:19.200> electronic by electronic by electronic device

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• designated in the report.
• Upon adoption of this... member designated in the report. Shall member designated in the report.
• <02:15:03.760> the The committee shall rise and report the The committee shall rise and report
• This is a 15-minute vote. electronic vote will be conducted as a electronic vote will be conducted as
• <03:35:05.840> votes of rule 20, remaining electronic votes of rule 20, remaining electronic

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Silence all electronic devices and anyone wishing to speak before the committee should complete an appearance
• One SB 1310, reporting us to mental health outcomes by Senator Bradley will be temporarily postponed.
• We have which electronic system fathoms and the ability of the managing entities to do this required
• reporting with that.
• Chair Grall yes. >> By Your Vote CS for SB 1354, is reported favorably. Thank you, members.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• By your vote, Senate Bill 292 will be reported favorably. Thanks, Senator Russon.
• Senate Bill 292 will be reported favorably. Thanks, Senator Russon. Thank you very much.
• By your vote, CS for Senate Bill 62 will be reported favorably.
• By your vote, CS for Senate Bill 62 will be reported favorably.
• By your vote, CS for Senate Bill 380 will be reported favorably.

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee met with a quorum present and considered three bills. Senate Bill 292, by Senator Ruson, created a public records exemption for the personal information of appellate court clerks and their families. Senator Gaetz opposed the measure, arguing against public records exemptions and favoring prosecution of threats instead, while the State Court System appeared in support. The bill passed 8-1 and was reported favorably. The committee then heard CS for Senate Bill 62, by Senator Arrington, presented by Leader Berman. The bill would create an enforceable requirement related to candidate party affiliation qualifications and allow a qualified candidate or political party in the same race to challenge noncompliance. There was no opposition or debate, and the committee approved the bill unanimously, 10-0. Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 380, by Senator Trumbull, which would expand options for posting legal notices online by clerks, tax collectors, municipalities, and certain constitutional officers, and the committee adopted an amendment clarifying special governmental agencies and setting a two-week online posting standard. The Florida Press Association, local newspaper representatives, and others opposed the bill, warning it would fragment public notice and reduce transparency, while Senator Trumbull and Senator Gaetz emphasized cost savings and the ability of constitutional officers to use their own websites. The amended bill passed 10-0 and was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.

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• If you're testifying on for or against the bill today, please make sure you filled out the electronic
• electronic witness affirmation form on the registration kiosk in the hallway.
• The chair moves that Senate Bill 1243 without amendment be reported favorably to the full House with
• The chair moves that Senate Bill 1965 without amendment be reported favorably to the full House with
• The chair moves that Senate Bill 2885 without amendment be reported favorably to the full House with

Bills: SB 612, SB 1855, SB 2568, SB 3058

Keywords: SB 612, Texas Water Code, Section 49.2127, conservation and reclamation district, water district, reclamation district, developer fees, pipeline construction, water pipeline, sewer pipeline, associated infrastructure, subdivision infrastructure, cost recovery, fee cap, actual reasonable documented costs, engineering fees, legal fees, inspection fees, infrastructure relocation, utility connections

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• Please silence all electronic devices.
• Please silence all electronic devices.
• they would choose to appropriate to reimburse taxing authorities to have that information from that report
• smaller footprint of the storm area, here I've provided you a summary of all of the refunds that were reported
• by the tax collectors. ...the refunds that were reported by the tax collectors.

Summary: The Committee on Finance and Tax met with a quorum present and heard a presentation from Lissette Kelly of the Department of Revenue’s Property Tax Oversight Office on property tax relief for catastrophic events. Kelly reviewed existing statutory relief for homestead, non-homestead, commercial, and agricultural property owners, including extended rebuild timelines, preservation of homestead exemption during rehabilitation, agricultural classification protections, and the catastrophic event refund program for residential property that becomes uninhabitable. She also explained the refund process, the roles of property appraisers and tax collectors, and prior legislative reimbursements to local governments after storms such as Ian, Nicole, and Idalia. Members asked about how portability works if a homeowner chooses not to rebuild, and Kelly said she would follow up with more detail. Senator Bernard also asked how residents learn about the refund application, and Kelly said property appraisers and tax collectors actively notify affected owners, including through mailings, FEMA and Red Cross sites, public service announcements, and outreach at community events. She said the property appraisers take the lead in promoting the program, with tax collectors also helping direct taxpayers to apply. The chair noted that staff will distribute the department’s guide to offices before hurricane season and said the committee’s next meeting, during the first week of session, will focus on property taxes more broadly. Kelly said the department would be willing to review the process further and bring suggestions if needed. No votes were taken on legislation, and the committee adjourned without objection.