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• But one of the questions that I had is I understand the argument with Section 13.
• Why do we need Sections 1 through 12?
• And then what is the, why do you even need Section 12? Mr.
• Actually, I think Section 12 is, I do like Section 12.
• Can you, so this is Section 5.

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

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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• Mexico Constitution, I am authorizing for your consideration... ...Section 5(B)(2) of the New Mexico
• Senate Executive Message Number 35... ...Article 4, Section 5(B)(2) of the New Mexico Constitution, I
• Pursuant to Article 4, Section 5(B)(2) of the New Mexico Constitution...
• 77, Section 31, as amended.
• Section 3, as amended.

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• TEPPER FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY SPEAKING FOR INFORMATION ON SECTION 2 OF THE AMENDMENT.
• THAT IS THE ONE SECTION, PRESIDENT AS A DOUBLE I WILL GIVE YOU A YES VOTE.
• Pizzo: IT WAS SECTION 2 OF YOUR BILL TWO YEARS AGO.
• YOU RETAIN IN YOUR AMENDMENT THE SECTION THAT SAYS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW, CORRECT?
• IF IT IS IMPORTANT ENOUGH IN K-12 AS ITS OWN SEPARATE SECTION, THIS IS TOO FAR ENCAPSULATING.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The definition section and section one is then repeated later in the Air Quality Act.
• Insert a period, and then for section H, we turn that we turn Number 8 into section H.
• So, Madam Chair and Senator, we have in section, I think it's section three.
• Yes, section three and the bottom seven.
• The Air Quality Control Act, which this section amends, puts in a new section that defines local board

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• </c> to counsel that is protected by sections to counsel that is protected by sections 2<01:14:51.960
• </c> want to, section 66 of the Constitution. want to, section 66 of the Constitution.
• 67,</c> The Senate in section 67, The Senate in section 67, again,<01:18:16.520><c> has</c><01:18:16.760
• 109</c> And in that section, 109 And in that section, 109 109,<01:20:44.120><c> the</c><01:20:44.200>
• ><c> 68</c> Now, remember sections 66, 67, and 68.

Keywords: In an effort to stave off issues that may occur with long format live streams, we have split this stream into two parts., 958, all

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• That you add language to the billing transparency and patient notification section, Section 4, requiring
• Representative Lord asked to look at that section.
• And so we go to Section 8— Would be. And so we go to Section H.
• And then they again add the firearm section at the end.
• Madam Chair, and then firearms just has its own section.

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• absolutely not I information section absolutely not I think<00:42:15.480><c> false</c><00:42:15.880>
• </c><00:42:23.400><c> yep</c> questions that's in both sections yep questions that's in both sections
• three of the house as amended by section three of the house as amended by the<00:52:11.160><c> of</c
• The RSA on liability 626, section two. Thank you. Does anyone wish to testify? Okay, uh, two?
• The RSA on liability 626, section two. Thank you. Does anyone wish to testify? Okay, uh, two?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Section 940-940-1-3.
• So if you go down to line 71 on page three, that's that new section that we added.
• So that's why we wanted to carve out that section in particular.
• I believe that's in page three, Section 6 of that.
• I believe that's in page 3, Section 6 of that.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• House Bill 4523 amends Section 21.105 of the Transportation Code by adding Subsection C, which makes
• Additionally, HB4523 also repeals Section 21.0114, Subsection B of the Transportation Code, which allows
• House Bill 4523 amends section 21.105 of the Transportation Code by adding subsection C, which makes
• A vehicle crash involving 130 vehicles occurred on an elevated section of South.
• Since that day, NTE has closed the section of the roadway where there are no vehicles.

Bills: HB483, HB3345, HB3643, HB3821, HB3849, HB4472, HB4523, HB4524, HB5346, HB5347, HB5376

Keywords: high-speed rail, Texas Department of Transportation, TxDOT, public-private partnership, comprehensive development agreement, CDA, Interstate 35, I-35 corridor, Dallas, Waco, Austin, San Antonio, intercity passenger rail, rail infrastructure, private entity, transportation infrastructure, rail corridor, passenger rail, infrastructure finance, vehicle registration

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• New section, section 12. This act takes effect January 1, 2027.
• , section 1.
• I'll insert the following: New section, section 1. Last line. New section 12.
• Accordance with section 1 of this act. Amendment at the desk, Amendment No. 0665.
• New Section, Section 1, and New Section 1. Last line.

Bills: SB5223, SB6071, SB5966, SB6061, SB6016, SB5973, SB5053, SB5249, SB5899, SB6190, SB5574, SB5873, SB5924, SB6263, SB6282, SB5950, SB6074, SB6096, SB5609, SB5901, SB5943, SB5975, SJM8016, SB5907, SB6031, SB6155, SB6158, SB6227, SB5947, SB6085, SB6234, SB6274, SB5909, SB6044, SB6239, SB6045, SB6089, SB6170, SB5954, SB5762, SB6032, SB6066, SB6082, SB6164, SB6176, SB6319, SB6308, SB6200, SB6080, SJM8014, SB6177, SB6052, SB6182, SB5828, SB6335, SB6017, SB5470, SB5990, SB5046, SB5387, SB5637, SB5647, SB5839, SB5888, SB5962, SB6018, SB6037, SB6047, SB6078, SB6130, SB6147, SB6151, SB6197, SB6220, SB6256, SB6311, SB6343

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, overpayment recovery, modernization, health care, legislation, healthcare, nutrition, medically tailored meals, dietary support, food security, chronic illness, tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development

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• and in sections 314 to 323 of Title 11 of the California Code of Regulations.
• 316 on good standing, and Section 317, which requires...
• Section 316 on good standing, Section 317, which requires, along with AB 488, conspicuous disclosures
• Also, Section 318 on charity consent, and Section 320 on the sending of donations to charities.
• Section 321 involves providing accounting to charities, and Section 322 involves providing information

Summary: The Assembly held its first-ever outcome review hearing, focused on AB 488, Assemblymember Irwin’s 2021 law regulating charitable fundraising platforms and platform charities. Chair Bauer-Kahan and Irwin described the hearing as part of a new oversight process meant to evaluate whether enacted laws are working as intended and to identify implementation problems. Irwin reviewed the bill’s purpose: updating California’s charitable solicitation rules for online fundraising, requiring platform registration and reporting, setting disclosure and conduct rules, and creating protections for charities and donors. The Attorney General’s office said the implementing regulations took effect in stages in 2024 and 2025 after extensive rulemaking, and argued the law was needed because online fundraising had outgrown older solicitation laws. The office highlighted enforcement concerns, including unregistered platforms, delayed remittances, and unauthorized fundraising pages, and said the new online filing system should improve processing and compliance. Nonprofit representatives and platforms generally supported the law’s transparency goals but said implementation has created major burdens, especially around “good standing” determinations, slow registry response times, and disruptions to fundraising when charities are flagged as delinquent. PayPal Giving Fund and GoFundMe both said they complied with the law but urged changes to better fit platform operations, reduce delays, and ease requirements for small or micro-donations. Committee members pressed the witnesses on donor protection, due process, and whether California should shorten the time to resolve good-standing issues. Several members said the law has helped stop misleading or unauthorized fundraising practices, while also acknowledging unintended consequences for nonprofits. Irwin said she is preparing follow-up legislation to address implementation problems and balance the interests of charities, platforms, donors, and the Attorney General’s office. During public comment, Candid praised the review and the DOJ’s efforts to improve the process, and a PG&E representative described an unintended consequence in employee giving where donations were redirected because recipient charities were not in good standing.

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• You also have a small section that I share with the Ranking Member in North Miami.
• The investment activity of the SBA is regulated by Section 21.47 of Florida statutes.
• This is the provision of law that we by Section 215 of Florida statutes.
• As far as other PFIA sections, the Iran one is a little unique.
• As far as other PFIA sections, there's not—it—the, there's not—it—the As far as other PFIA sections,

Summary: The Government Operations Subcommittee met with a quorum and began with member introductions and remarks from the chair emphasizing the committee’s focus on government efficiency, accountability, and oversight of executive branch agencies. Members shared their districts and backgrounds, with several noting hurricane recovery in their communities and a shared interest in reducing bureaucracy and improving service to Floridians. The committee’s only presentation was from Chris Spencer, Executive Director of the State Board of Administration, who gave an overview of the SBA’s governance structure, investment responsibilities, and divestment policies. He explained the SBA’s management of more than $257 billion in assets, including the Florida Retirement System, the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, and Florida PRIME, and reviewed the Protecting Florida’s Investments Act restrictions covering Northern Ireland, Cuba, Venezuela, Israel, Sudan, Iran, and China. He also described the implementation of HB 7071, including the required divestment from direct holdings in Chinese companies, and said the SBA had reduced its direct Chinese holdings from 33 companies totaling over $172 million to 13 companies totaling about $64 million, with completion expected ahead of the September 1, 2025 deadline. Members asked detailed questions about the Israel boycott list, Morningstar and MSCI, how the SBA gathers information, whether Cuba’s federal designation changes affect Florida law, how companies are removed from scrutinized lists, and whether divestment timing could affect returns. Spencer said the SBA uses public and paid research sources, gives companies a 90-day cure period in some cases, and brings list changes to the trustees for approval. He also explained that the China benchmark change is intended to reduce passive exposure while still allowing active investment decisions, and said the PFIA restrictions have had a modestly positive overall effect on pension performance. The chair also asked about the Florida Retirement System funded ratio and the CAT Fund’s capacity; Spencer said the pension fund is at 80.7% funded, that actuarial assumptions are reviewed regularly, and that the CAT Fund currently has more than $10.5 billion in liquid claims-paying capacity and is expected to remain well positioned for hurricane losses. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.

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• So, for the record, it's section 11-200.1-15(c)(10).
• </c> environmental assessments under section environmental assessments under section 343-5. 343-5. 343
• It is Article 12, Section 7, Constitution, State Constitution.
• It is Article 12, Section 7, Constitution, State Constitution.
• It is Article 12, Section 7, Constitution, State Constitution.

Bills: HB1924, HB2121, HB1928, HB1979, HB1650, HB1543, HB1981, HB1982

Keywords: mattress recycling, waste management, producer responsibility, environmental health, steafardship program, electronic cigarettes, disposable devices, environmental protection, plastic pollution, lithium batteries, pollution control, public health, deposit beverage container, bottle bill, container deposit law, container redemption, recycling refund, extended producer responsibility, EPR, deposit return system

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures related to waste, recycling, and environmental review. On HB 1924, which would establish a mattress stewardship program, the Department of Health said it stood on written testimony and offered comments, while Hawaii Reef and Ocean Coalition and one individual supported the bill and the International Sleep Products Association opposed it. No questions were raised and the committee moved on. A large portion of the hearing focused on HB 2121, which would prohibit the sale of disposable vapes in Hawaii. The Department of Health supported the measure but suggested the bill may be better placed in a different part of state law because the cited waste-management section regulates products after consumption, while still praising the effort to remove disposable vapes from the market and environment. Testimony in strong support came from the Coalition for Tobacco Free Hawaii Youth Council, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii COPD Coalition, Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center, the City and County of Honolulu, and many individuals; supporters emphasized youth vaping, toxic waste, lithium battery fire risks, and environmental harm. There was at least one opposing individual and the International Sleep Products Association was listed in opposition. The committee noted there were many written testimonies and no immediate vote was taken. The committee also heard HB 1928 on the deposit beverage container recycling program. The Department of Health stood on written testimony. The Solid Waste Task Force of Hawaii Environmental Change Agents and Upstream supported the bill but urged amendments to better integrate reuse and reusables, strengthen enforcement, clarify definitions, and protect existing redemption centers. The Hawaii Food Industry Association supported the concept of a backdrop program but preferred strengthening the existing program and raised concerns about undefined fees, existing infrastructure, and future audit costs. The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii supported the bill, and the chair said the measure needs work and that decision-making would occur in a few days. Finally, the committee took up HB 979 on environmental review and HB 1650 on environmental assessments. For HB 979, OPSD offered amendments, HCDA supported the bill but suggested clarifying the affordable-housing definition, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative supported it, and Earthjustice was asked about the court process for environmental challenges; the chair asked about shortening the challenge period and the relationship between environmental court, the intermediate court of appeals, and the Supreme Court. For HB 1650, OPSD and the State Historic Preservation Division stood on written testimony, OHA asked to retain historic sites, and several groups and individuals testified in support or opposition. Opponents argued that removing Wiki special district and historic sites from Chapter 343 trigger language would weaken environmental review and risk impacts to iwi kūpuna and historic resources.

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• </c> And so, I would have voted ought to pass if we had removed section one.
• But, um, because the motion is to include section one, I will be voting no. Thank you.
• </c> section one. section one.
• </c><00:13:29.560><c> I</c> the motion is to include section one.
• I the motion is to include section one.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So, Madam Chair, this has to do with Section 35...
• Chapter 123, Section 12E, and Section 35 are of particular concern.
• Section 51M, Section A, Section A. Thank you.
• Sections 2 through 4 of these bills would have...
• Sections two and three of this bill expand section 12F of chapter 112 to allow minors of any age and

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Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a lengthy hearing on several juvenile justice and parole-related bills, with much of the testimony focused on H. 2051/S. 1087 to end lifetime parole for juveniles and emerging adults, and H. 1923 to raise the age of juvenile court jurisdiction to include 18-, 19-, and 20-year-olds. Chairs Brandy Fluker-Reid and Lydia Edwards opened the hearing by noting the large number of bills and witnesses, the need to keep testimony moving, and special procedures for incarcerated witnesses and sensitive testimony. They also acknowledged the historic nature of the hearing being chaired by two Black women attorneys. No votes were taken during the hearing itself. Many incarcerated speakers and advocates supported ending lifetime parole, arguing that young people can change, that lifetime supervision creates constant fear of technical violations, and that it undermines rehabilitation, family stability, employment, and reintegration. Several testified about their own trauma, youth, and growth in prison programs, while others emphasized the costs of decades of supervision and the racial disparities in the system. Support also came from elected officials, UTEC, the Transformational Prison Project, United Way, CPCS’s Youth Advocacy Division, the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence, and others, who said juvenile systems are better suited to developmentally appropriate treatment and that the bills would improve public safety and reduce recidivism. There was also opposition, including testimony from family members of a murder victim who argued that lifetime parole should remain for serious violent crimes and that some offenders are not sufficiently rehabilitated. One virtual witness described a family tragedy involving the kidnapping and murder of her infant nephew and warned that ending lifetime parole could remove needed long-term supervision for dangerous offenders. In addition to the juvenile justice bills, the committee heard testimony on H. 1867, a bill related to continuing care for severe mental illness, and H. 2063, which would increase penalties for assaults on correction officers and other prison staff; the correction officers’ union supported H. 2063 and related safety bills. The hearing continued with many more witnesses and bill topics, but no final committee action was announced in the portion provided.

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• there are several sections.
• </c> other sections of the bill. other sections of the bill.
• </c> coupling decoupling sections coupling decoupling sections um<00:55:42.760><c> the</c> um the um
• Section 50 and then section 64 of my amendment. this bill to reflect the growing crisis this bill to
• We change section 50.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• </c> about three sections that have expired. about three sections that have expired.
• And the other three sections, the entire section has expired.
• And the other three sections, the entire section has expired.
• three sections, the entire section<00:09:51.520><c> has</c><00:09:51.680><c> expired.
• And that section or part is titled exempt concentrations. It's only the one section part.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first handled routine business, approving the minutes and consent calendar, then moved to the regular calendar of administrative rules. Department of Energy rule 25-220 was postponed until June at the sponsor’s request so stakeholders would have more time to review revised language. Several Department of Health and Human Services Medicaid-related rules were then considered, including 25-240, 25-265, and 26-33, each of which drew staff comments mainly about expired rule provisions and the agencies’ reliance on federal law, the Medicaid state plan, or other manuals. The committee approved those rules after brief questions, with the agencies stating they were already operating under the relevant federal or state-plan authority and, in one case, that rulemaking was underway to update an expired citation. The most extended discussion was on HHS Bureau of Aging rule 25-304, which had an amended conditional approval request. Staff explained the amendments clarified how case management agencies accept or deny cases, how telehealth participation is evaluated, and that the department sets the timing for accepting or denying cases under its existing authority. Staff also noted a separate issue about whether reimbursement rates must be in rule, but said the agency had long interpreted the statute to allow its approach and that any change would likely require legislation rather than committee objection. A provider representative testified against parts of the rule, arguing the case management agencies should not be required to accept referrals before contacting the participant, that telehealth decisions for other providers should remain with those providers, and that the quality-management section was duplicative and burdensome. Committee members questioned whether the telehealth language merely allowed case managers to say a service fit the client’s plan or instead gave them authority over another provider’s delivery method. The agency responded that case managers may determine what services an individual needs, but should not control how another licensed provider delivers those services. The discussion continued with no final action shown in the excerpt.

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• </c><00:11:09.760><c> one</c> in section one in section one it's<00:11:11.040><c> the</c> it's the it's
• In section two ballpark authority.
• Um In<00:37:01.040><c> section</c><00:37:01.560><c> four</c> In section four In section four um<00:37
• And then section 13 is the ago.
• So the top is the light sections.

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• So I'm just not going to discuss this section, but there will be significant adjustments made in lines
• Representative Jacobs: The for-cause section was taken out.
• That section was taken out in lieu of the amendment.
• In striking the parts that you did in Section 2, you know, Section 1, 2, and 3 there, and then under
• Section 3 there, you got Section 1 and 2 struck, can you just, I mean, maybe if this is not for you,

Summary: The Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education met in executive session and first took up House Concurrent Resolution 31. A committee substitute was adopted after the sponsor explained revisions to the proposed civics and patriotism work group, including clearer qualifications, DESE’s role in producing seals, recognition levels for gold/silver/bronze, and a special recognition letter for students entering military service. Ranking member Steinhoff supported the substitute, saying the changes improved implementation and likely reduced fiscal impact. The substitute was then passed do pass, and the committee later corrected the recorded vote on HCR 31 from 15-0 to 16-0. The committee then considered a combined substitute for House Bills 21, 26, and 2197, focused on building-level administrator evaluations and nonrenewal procedures. The substitute required administrators to be evaluated at least once per contract year, required written notice of renewal or nonrenewal by March 1, and gave nonrenewed administrators the right to request written reasons and a closed-door hearing before the school board. Members discussed the removal of earlier language that would have created automatic renewal if deadlines were missed and the decision not to create tenure for principals. Concerns were raised about whether the hearing right gave administrators more protection than other employees, but sponsors said the intent was to ensure annual evaluations and transparency without granting tenure. The committee adopted an amendment, rolled it into a new substitute, and passed the substitute do pass by a 17-0 vote. After leaving executive session, the committee heard House Bill 3489 from Representative Hurlbert. The bill, patterned after Arkansas legislation, would expand access to workforce development assessments such as WorkKeys and allow up to nine hours of college credit for demonstrated workplace skills as recommended by the American Council on Education. Testimony from ACT, the Missouri Chamber, and DESE supported the goal of elevating career readiness, noting employer demand for skilled workers, existing use of WorkKeys in Missouri, and its role in career and technical education and accountability systems. Members asked about the bill’s relationship to the governor’s workforce executive order, whether the language should be mandatory or permissive, and how the credits would transfer. The hearing on HB 3489 concluded without a vote, and the committee adjourned.

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• The hearing will be divided into four sections.
• So in the green section, just to orient everybody, we have various revenues.
• In the green section, we have various revenue streams.
• This blue section is all the funds that the revenue is deposited in, and then the orange section is all
• boxes in the green section.

Bills: H5005

Keywords: environment, water conservation, natural resources, public funding, environmental justice, 1212, all