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• if they're working with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service or a crop advisor or UNH Cooperative
• also going to act as a vendor for other local farmers and suppliers so we can serve as part of the cooperative
• /c><00:48:21.200> part<00:48:21.440> of<00:48:21.520> the<00:48:21.760> cooperative
• can serve as part of the cooperative can serve as part of the cooperative network<00:48:23.599><
• It helps to strengthen a cooperative network of farmers and craftspeople who feed and enrich our communities

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• that are about new facilities ground up that are about new facilities ground up that are that are cooperative
• and under the state that are cooperative and under the state that are cooperative and under the state
• for working uh express our appreciation for working uh express our appreciation for working in cooperation
• with um Representative in cooperation with um Representative in cooperation with um Representative Gary

Bills: HB 29, HB 125, HB 145, HB 171, HB 255, HB 50, HB 796, HB 363, HB 116, HB 491, HB 589, HB 1495, HB 368, HB 1285, HB 1905, HB 1360, HB 2002, HB 917, HB 2723, HB 2067, HB 1238, HB 2337, HB 745, HB 1188, HB 1606, HB 2003, HB 2147, HB 2391, HB 2355, HB 2546, HB 2495, HB 2818, HB 2249, HB 1749, HB 3109, HB 3228, HB 3240, HB 1507, HB 658, HB 1748, HB 1851, HB 1922, HB 2001, HB 2798, HB 107, HCR 29, SB 5, SB 262, HB 11, HJR 72, HB 106, HB 18, HB 48, HB 27, HB 37, HB 1481, HB 581, HB 1696, HB 2216, HB 1035, HB 1633, HB 742, HB 754, HB 1689, HB 1690, HB 2669, HB 391, HB 517, HB 1024, HB 1607, HB 252, HB 1716, HB 1562, HB 4116, HB 1866, HB 1741, HB 2103, HB 2637, HB 2884, HB 503, HB 1089, HB 2986, HB 972, HB 502, HB 29, HB 125, HB 145, HB 171, HB 255, HB 50, HB 796, HB 363, HB 116, HB 491, HB 589, HB 1495, HB 368, HB 1285, HB 1905, HB 1360, HB 2002, HB 917, HB 2723, HB 2067, HB 1238, HB 2337, HB 745, HB 1188, HB 1606, HB 2003, HB 2147, HB 2391, HB 2355, HB 2546, HB 2495, HB 2818, HB 2249, HB 1749, HB 3109, HB 3228, HB 3240, HB 1507, HB 658, HB 1748, HB 1851, HB 1922, HB 2001, HB 2798, HB 107, HCR 29

Keywords: water audit, water loss, water loss mitigation plan, municipally owned utility, municipal utility, water conservation, Texas Water Development Board, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water leakage, leak detection, billing data accuracy, utility validation, water audit validation, water scarcity, water management, infrastructure, public utility, conservation plan, administrative penalty

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• Transportation to be the Department of Transportation to be the Department of Transportation to be cooperative
• with local government cooperative with local government cooperative with local government officials
• I'm glad software uh malfunction and I'm glad software uh malfunction and I'm glad that in the Cooperative
• spirit cuz we do that in the Cooperative spirit cuz we do that in the Cooperative spirit cuz we do do

Bills: HB 9, HB 22, HB 908, HB 1392

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment

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• We have really great small telcos, rural electric cooperatives, cable providers across the state that
• We have really great small telcos, rural electric cooperatives, cable providers across the state that
• We have really great small telcos, rural electric cooperatives, cable providers across the state that
• We have really great small telcos, rural electric cooperatives, cable providers across the state that
• We have really great small telcos, rural electric cooperatives, cable providers across the state that

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This is a cooperative educational program training those health science innovators that help feed the
• This is a cooperative educational program training those health science innovators that help feed the
• This is a cooperative educational program training those health science innovators that help feed the
• This is a cooperative educational program training those health science innovators that help feed the
• This is a cooperative educational program training those health science innovators that help feed the

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee met and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The chair noted that agency overviews from the Office of Higher Education and other state agencies were not available, so the committee proceeded with University of Minnesota presentations instead. The committee also reviewed posted committee rules. University of Minnesota representatives gave an overview of the university’s research enterprise, describing it as a system of five campuses with a possible expansion to St. Cloud, and highlighting research strengths across campuses in agriculture, energy, natural resources, health, and the Twin Cities flagship campus. They said the university has more than $1.3 billion in annual research expenditures, receives most of its research funding from federal sources, and is ranked highly for both overall research and interdisciplinary research. Examples discussed included the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, the Forever Green initiative, and research tied to sustainable crops, health, and commercialization. Members asked questions about specific research areas, including biodegradable or renewable plastics, wheat research, food dyes, health and environmental toxins, and the market for winter camelina and winter pennycress. University staff said they could follow up with more detailed information and explained that the winter crop work is intended to become market-driven over time, while also improving soil health and creating new revenue streams for farmers. They also clarified that the university’s federal research funding includes money from NIH, NSF, DOE, DOD, and other agencies, and that the “other” funding category includes foundations, subawards, and internal university seed funding. The committee then heard a second University of Minnesota presentation focused on partnerships, commercialization, and workforce development. Testimony highlighted collaborations with industry and government partners such as U.S. Steel, 3M, Medtronic, Cisco, and defense-related industry leaders, as well as programs supporting microelectronics, AI, cybersecurity, and sustainable aviation fuels. No formal votes were taken beyond approving the minutes, and the committee ended the segment by moving on to the next testifier.

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• The prayer today will be offered by Representative Cooper.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of guests, including the Civil Air Patrol Pennsylvania Wing Cadet Color Guard, district office staff, and a guest page. A quorum was established with 202 members voting on the master roll. The chamber also noted that Deputy Sergeant Hopkins is retiring after three years of service, and several committee meetings were announced for later in the day. The main floor action was on House Bill 2198, which repeals the sales and use tax exemption for computer data center equipment. Supporters argued the exemption is no longer needed because data centers are large, profitable companies that should pay their share, and cited a projected future cost to the Commonwealth of about $517 million annually. Members in favor also said data centers place heavy burdens on local water, land, and electricity resources and should not receive taxpayer subsidies. Opponents argued the bill conflicted with broader data center policy discussions and that the House was moving too quickly after passing related infrastructure legislation the day before. After debate, the House took a recorded final vote and passed House Bill 2198 by a vote of 197-5. The bill was sent to the Senate for concurrence. The House then moved several bills from the table calendar to the active calendar and adjourned until Friday, June 26, 2026, at 12 noon unless recalled sooner by the Speaker.

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• Traditionally, we have used a somewhat voluntary cooperative model for water conservation.

Keywords: 914, all

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• My name is Kelsey Cooper<00:14:56.639> and<00:14:57.040> uh<00:14:57.120> I'm<00
• So that I find that very interesting. >> Other questions from Cooper? >> Yes, Senator.
• Is that the one that you're referring to, Miss Cooper?
• My name is Kelsey Cooper. I'm a senator at the ASUW at the University of Wyoming. that.
• My name is Kelsey Cooper. I'm a senator at the ASUW at the University of Wyoming.

Bills: HB0076, HB0102, HB0115

Keywords: annexation, landowner rights, municipal law, city planning, property, local government, artificial intelligence, synthetic sexual material, child protection, self-harm, criminal liability, cardiac emergency, defibrillator, school safety, training, public health, 916, all

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• the state, but I would ask that we look for representation of different size districts and also cooperative
• , not cooperative, single district, single town SAUs or single school district SAUs and multiple so we
• for example, the Ker school district, which I partially represent, and I also represent another cooperative
• cooperative five town school district. cooperative five town school district. um um um the<01:30
• You do represent two cooperative districts where you're able to spread those resources over more of a

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting focused on school governance and a proposed shift in responsibilities related to SAU consolidation, with committee members first discussing how school board members and other local officials would be selected for future testimony. The main presentation came from the New Hampshire Association of School Principals, whose executive director Brady Belair and several principals argued that mandatory statewide administrative consolidation should be approached cautiously and that any consolidation should be voluntary and locally driven. They said anticipated savings may not materialize, citing possible higher personnel, transportation, and technology costs, and warned that forcing changes could create disruption without improving student outcomes. Principals testified that their jobs are already broad and demanding, centered on instructional leadership, student safety, staff supervision, family communication, and day-to-day crisis response. Kathleen Murphy of Amherst described working 60 to 70 hours a week and said principals spend substantial time coaching teachers, handling student issues, and supporting school climate; she said adding more administrative duties would compromise student learning and teacher growth. Adam Osborne of Bow Memorial School similarly described principals as daily problem-solvers who set school-level direction and create conditions for schools to thrive. The witnesses also emphasized that principals, superintendents, school boards, and business administrators have different training and responsibilities, and that specialized tasks such as special education compliance, FERPA/HIPAA issues, and labor matters require appropriate expertise. Committee members questioned the witnesses about overlap between superintendent and principal duties, the completeness of statutory responsibility lists, and whether some functions such as curriculum, discipline, hiring, and evaluation are shared. The principals acknowledged some overlap and collaboration, but said superintendents typically handle broader system-level, legal, and central-office responsibilities while principals focus on building-level leadership and teacher support. One member raised the earlier expectation that districts might move to a principal-plus-business-manager model, but the witnesses said that model did not develop as expected and that district structures vary widely. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• PAR and MSRS were very cooperative in providing data for us once the members were identified.
• They um PAR and MSRS were very<01:03:57.599> cooperative<01:03:58.000> in<01:03:58.240>
• Again, if the employer cooperates, it's an error.
• Again, if the employer cooperates, it's an error.
• Again, if the employer cooperates, it's an error.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• 02.480> another<02:08:03.440> and<02:08:03.679> have<02:08:03.840> a cooperate
• with one another and have a cooperate with one another and have a mutual<02:08:04.520> goal<02
• Their culture of inclusivity, cooperation, caring for one another, and sharing their beautiful culture
• Their culture of inclusivity, cooperation, caring for one another, and sharing their beautiful culture
• Their culture of inclusivity, cooperation, caring for one another, and sharing their beautiful culture

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. HB 114, concerning employment in the State Historic Preservation Program, drew support from DLNR, which said the measure would help retain qualified archaeologists, architects, and other professionals by preserving current pay levels for a limited number of positions. Members raised concerns about expanding exempt positions and the effect on union coverage, and DLNR said it was also working with DEHRD on longer-term reclassification issues. No vote was taken on the bill in the portion provided. HB 12, relating to tort liability, drew strong opposition from the Hawaii Association for Justice, which argued the bill would create overly broad immunity for landowners, conflict with Hawaii’s comparative fault framework, and undermine existing recreational liability law. Supporters said it would reduce liability concerns and encourage landowners to allow hiking, hunting, search-and-rescue training, and firearms-related uses on private land. The committee then moved on without any recorded vote in the excerpt. The committee also discussed HB 29 on counties, but no county representative was present, and members questioned whether the proposal should instead proceed through condemnation if it involved a forced sale. HB 175 on property maintenance received DLNR comments that the bill should be narrowed to noxious weeds and that fire-related provisions were more properly handled by county fire departments and the State Fire Marshal. HB 331 on permits drew support from several state agencies, but the Honolulu Board of Water Supply opposed it unless “repetitive construction” was defined more clearly; members and agencies discussed narrowing the bill to avoid unintended impacts on water and utility infrastructure. The committee also heard strong support for HB 3 on North Shore beach management, HB 309 on fish ponds, and HB 306 on water code penalties, though the Board of Water Supply raised concerns about increased fines and suggested an alternative governor’s bill and clearer administrative rules.

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• Cooper for exemplary service to the state of Alabama. Mr.
• Cooper<00:48:22.600> for<00:48:22.760> exemplary<00:48:23.200> service<00:48:23.600
• > to<00:48:23.680> the Cooper for exemplary service to the Cooper for exemplary service
• it seems like every time we would sit down at the table, we would run into a roadblock, and as cooperative
• as we've a roadblock and as cooperative as we've tried<01:15:57.320> to<01:15:57.440> be,<

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then quickly handled routine business including excusing absent senators, adopting the prior journal, and recognizing several guests in the gallery. The chamber also paused to honor Dr. Mark Sullivan, superintendent of Birmingham City Schools, with a Senate resolution commending him as the Alabama Education Association’s 2025-26 outstanding superintendent of the year. Senator Smitherman and Dr. Sullivan both spoke, with Sullivan highlighting Birmingham’s academic gains, reduced failing schools, and lower chronic absenteeism. The Senate then processed a series of House messages and confirmations. It concurred in SB 288 on agriculture authorities and SB 317 on the Alabama Commission on the Evaluation of Services, but non-concurred and sent SB 174 on natural resources and SB 32 on solid waste collection fees to conference. The chamber confirmed numerous appointments, including Rex Jones, William Donahue, Jim Massey, Jason Windham, Alexander Atwater, Charles Dean, Steve McKinnon, Bonnie Temple, Shaniqua Johnson-Enam, Dwayne Jenkins, Troy Skipworth, Gloria Watts, Tracy Doughty, Kevin Ball, Joe D. Briggs, Josh Bryant, Dylan Turk, David R. Pruitt III, and Carol Smitherman, with most confirmations passing on near-unanimous rolls. Committee reports advanced several House bills, including favorable reports on HB 224, 591, 614, 609, 444, 248, 611, 622, 92, and 556, with HB 248 amended. The Senate also adopted a resolution honoring the University of Alabama women’s wheelchair basketball team for winning the 2026 national championship, and another resolution recognizing the seriousness of the national debt and urging Congress to establish regular budget order. A resolution honoring retired Brigadier General Vandiver H. Carter as the 2026 Marion Military Institute Alumnus of the Year and a resolution commending John R. Cooper were also adopted. In local legislation, the Senate passed HB 635 for Choctaw County, HB 639 for Escambia County, SB 10 for Tuscaloosa County, HB 315 for class one municipalities after adopting a committee substitute and a friendly amendment, and HB 404 for class one municipalities. Finally, the Committee on Rules reported and the Senate adopted a special order calendar for the next legislative day, listing a wide range of bills for priority consideration, including measures on solar power facilities, homestead exemptions, education, guardianships, tax increment districts, legal tender, college tuition, crime victims compensation, motor vehicles, entertainment industry issues, campus chaplains, tax abatements, alcoholic beverage producers, data privacy, constables, insurance, municipal audits, income tax, public high schools, taxation, state health planning, and University of Alabama matters.

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• And then is there anything in here that says that they have to cooperate with the OIG or DHS?
• Because can DHS just hold all this information and not cooperate or have anything else?
• So, there is specific language within this bill to make sure that they do cooperate and that the OIG
• Because can DHS just hold all this information and not cooperate or have anything else?
• So, there is specific language within this bill to make sure that they do cooperate and that the OIG

Bills: SF1750, HF2700, HF1606, HF3356, HF3946, HF3970, HF3658, HF3875, HF2627, SF856, HF1268, HF1338

Keywords: common interest community, CIC, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, planned community, cooperative, unit owner, association board, declarant, declarant control, special declarant rights, assessment lien, foreclosure, late fees, fines, attorney fees, resale disclosure, annual report, maintenance plan

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• As they have every right to do, and we are cooperating with them. But I do want to be candid.
• Then I got to witness your cooperation and work as you started to organize quickly.
• Eric Cooper. That's you. Okay. Give me two more. Okay, Chair calls Mike Hughes, Tom.
• My name is Eric Cooper. I lead the San Antonio and the San Angelo food banks.
• Eric Cooper. Food Bank and the St.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• perhaps too strong of a cooperation is perhaps too strong of a word,<03:36:01.439> but<03:36:
• House Bill 1027 by Representative Story and Senator Cutter, concerning boards of cooperative services
• services without losing retirement benefits and clarifying board of cooperative services eligibility
• House Bill 1027 by Representative Story and Senator Cutter, concerning boards of cooperative services
• services without losing retirement benefits and clarifying board of cooperative services eligibility

Keywords: 981, all

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• And whereas such fear erodes public trust, impedes community cooperation, and compromises public safety
• fear erodess public trust, impedes fear erodess public trust, impedes community<00:23:50.799> cooperation
• ,<00:23:51.600> and<00:23:51.840> compromises community cooperation, and compromises
• community cooperation, and compromises public<00:23:52.799> safety<00:23:53.120> by<00
• and enforcement's community cooperation and fuel<01:30:56.719> political<01:30:57.360> backlash

Keywords: 981, all

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• establishing a school cooperative establishing a school cooperative purchasing<04:13:24.000>
• And that's what the question asks the citizens: do you want to make sure that it's a cooperative effort
• Broad-based, it should be a cooperative matter.
• And that's what it asks the citizens: do you want to make sure that it's a cooperative effort between
• Members of the committee noted that the bill would encourage offenders to cooperate with law enforcement

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• . >> I Cooper. >> I KGO. >> I Rum. >> I Docadetter. >> I Docadetter. >> I Driscoll. >> I French. >> I
• >> No.<00:16:35.440> Cooper. >> No. Cooper. >> No. Cooper.
• Cooper. >> No. Crago. >> No. Crum. >> No. Dockstader. >> No. Driscoll. >> I. French. >> No.
• Cooper. >> No. Cooper. >> No. >> No. >> No.
• Cooper. I. Crago. I. Crum. I. Dockstader. I. Driskill. I. French. I. Gierau. I. Hicks. I.

Keywords: 916, all

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• And I want to thank you all for your cooperation and support, as we've had several meetings.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee held its final meeting of the 2026 session, with Chair Jeremy Cooney noting quorum and thanking staff and members. The committee considered a large agenda of transportation-related bills, including measures on school construction notice from NYC DOT, inspection station disclosures, electronic signatures for vehicle registration forms, sex trafficking awareness and prevention, passenger notification after sexual assault incidents involving transportation network companies, hazardous materials rail notifications, ATV seasonal use, highway dedications, disabled-person license plates, a DMV study of inspection stations and fees, lighting requirements for e-bikes and e-scooters, school speed zone cameras in New Rochelle, work zone safety instruction for new drivers, removal of registration stickers in favor of electronic certificates, complete streets considerations, hands-free device rules for bus/taxi/livery drivers, bans on virtual reality headsets while driving, early registration renewal for deployed service members, and road salt distribution requirements. Most bills were reported from committee by voice vote, often with bipartisan support. Several members offered brief comments supporting bills aimed at public safety, worker protection, distracted driving prevention, and trafficking awareness. Senator Gallivan opposed the bill eliminating registration stickers, citing concerns that the stickers help law enforcement quickly identify registered vehicles; that bill was referred to Finance. The committee also referred the road salt bill and the supplemental rail-worker protection bill to Finance, while some other measures were referred onward to Codes or Consumer Protection. The meeting closed after the supplemental rail-worker protection bill was added at the end of the agenda and reported with bipartisan support. Overall, the session emphasized transportation safety, worker protections, and administrative updates to vehicle and highway law.

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• Introduction of special guests, and the chair recognizes first the gentleman from Cooper County.

Keywords: 959, house, all