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• House Bill 4149. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. House Bill 4149 grants years-served credit for...
• What are questions on the bill? Chairman Lowe, you are recognized for a question on the bill.
• Other questions on the bill? Seeing none, do I hear a motion? Questions on the bill?
• Are there questions on the bill?
• A ton of bills in this committee.

Bills: HB4491, HB3240, HB4146, HB4158, HB4159, HB3718

Keywords: extracurricular activities, charter schools, student eligibility, virtual education, Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association, prayer, religious freedom, public schools, consent, First Amendment, school policy, paid maternity leave, school employees, public health, childcare, work-life balance, education, family leave, tuition, grant

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• Senator Garcia, having closed on her bill, Tori, please call the roll on Senate Bill 1054.
• Any appearance forms on the bill as amended? No. Any debate on the bill as amended?
• I'm for the bill.
• I 100% support this bill.
• I support this bill. Thank you for bringing this repeal bill. It makes complete sense.

Summary: The committee heard and acted on several criminal justice, public records, nuisance, and firearms bills. SB 1168, by Sen. Leak, would create a second-degree felony for aggravated installation or use of a tracking device or application when done in furtherance of a dangerous crime; it passed unanimously. SB 1054, by Sen. Garcia, would increase penalties for tampering with electronic monitoring devices, require immediate revocation of pretrial release for tampering, and bar further pretrial release on the current charges; after testimony raising concerns about unintended consequences and proof issues, it was reported favorably unanimously. SB 1198, by Sen. DeSigley, addressing fraudulent use of gift cards, was substantially revised by a delete-all amendment and a technical amendment, then reported favorably with support from retail and industry groups. SB 710, by Sen. Osgood, would create a public records exemption for personal identifying and location information of current and former Crime Stoppers employees, board members, and volunteers; it was reported favorably unanimously. SB 1022, by Sen. Wright, would strengthen nuisance abatement enforcement by raising fines, allowing tax-collector collection and special assessments, and authorizing foreclosure on unpaid liens; it was reported favorably after support from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. SB 716, by Sen. Martin, would impose mandatory minimum sentences for certain sexual offenses by registered sexual offenders or predators and bar early release; after an amendment to tie the penalty to prior convictions rather than registration status, it passed favorably. SB 878, also by Sen. Martin, would extend probation supervision for certain misdemeanor controlled-substance offenses and align them with existing alcohol-related probation rules; it passed unanimously. Finally, SB 952, by Sen. Guglia, would repeal the statute allowing firearm and ammunition sales restrictions during certain declared emergencies; after extensive testimony from gun-rights advocates and debate about local emergency ordinances, it was reported favorably.

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• The question, the question is the bill. The bill at hand is about the study.
• The question is the bill. The bill at hand is about the study, correct.
• I know that the sponsor of the bill is busy in committee chairing our bills.
• I know that the sponsor of the bill is busy in committee chairing our bills.
• Senate Bill 1827 receives a do pass recommendation. Next bill, Senate Bill 1826.

Bills: SB1059, SB1209, SB1273, SB1332, SB1452, SB1456, SB1549, SB1552, SB1818, SB1826, SB1827

Keywords: appropriation, Department of Transportation, right turn lane, traffic improvement, infrastructure funding, nonoperating identification, homeless exemption, veterans, emancipated minors, Arizona Department of Transportation, transportation, infrastructure, pavement rehabilitation, funding, Arizona, SB1332, light rail, light rail expansion, Maricopa County, Phoenix

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• bill.
• We will close the hearing on Assembly Bill 379 and we’ll open the bill hearing for Assembly Bill 475.
• on Assembly Bill 575.
• will hear Assembly Bill 594.
• It is a budget implementation bill, Senate Bill 466.

Bills: AB102, AB108, AB117, AB213, AB220, AB221, AB251, AB259, AB331, AB336, AB375, AB379, AB409, AB475, AB476, AB550, AB575, AB594, SB466

Keywords: emergency medical services, ambulance, licensing, health district, paramedic, training requirements, outdoor education, recreation, grant program, environment, funding, special license plates, vehicle registration, custom plates, state revenue, transportation, public works, prevailing wage, custom fabrication, nonstandard materials

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• This part of the bill remains part of the amended bill, but unfortunately the bill comes back to us with
• This part of the bill remains part of the amended bill, but unfortunately the bill comes back to us with
• c> the<00:14:13.440> bill<00:14:13.760> comes bill, but unfortunately the bill comes
• to table Senate Bill 267. to table Senate Bill 267.
• Um, again, this bill, Senate Bill 13, with now the amendment, which comes from House Bill 452, it just

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Chair lays out Senate Bill 268, the companion to House Bill 861 by Representative Howard.
• Senate Bill 331 is left pending. Chair lays out Senate Bill 1467.
• Um, Senate Bill 1467 is Senator Hinojosa's bill, um.
• Senate Bill 1467 is left pending. 2020. Chair lays out Senate Bill 2024.
• House Bill 55537 is left pending. Chair lays out Senate Bill 22227.

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• of the bill.
• Clerk, read the bill.
• Clerk, read the bill.
• bill?
• Chair lays out on third reading House Bill 26. Clerk, read the bill.

Bills: HB25, HB48, HB149, HB254, HB26, HB192

Keywords: ivermectin, pharmacist authority, prescription-free, healthcare regulation, patient access, HB 48, Texas alert notification systems, emergency alerts, public warning systems, alert fatigue, notification fatigue, Texas Division of Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety, DPS alerts, emergency management, State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry, STEAR, disaster notifications, weather alerts, Amber Alert

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• I think because this bill, along with the other digital equity bills or digital broadband bills, our
• Bill 2867; House bills—I'm not sure how many, maybe 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12—house bills from 2011 to 2012
• I got Senate Bill 602, Senate Bill 1097, and Senate Bill 1528.
• study the bill I ask you how many bills study the bill I ask you how many bills and<00:26:42.960
• relating<00:49:44.760> to next bill Senate Bill 558 relating to next bill Senate Bill 558

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 1061 on digital equity. Testimony was strongly supportive, including from Rosie Davis of the Maui County Area Health Education Center, who said Molokai and Maui need better digital access for telehealth and clinic services. Members discussed whether the bill should be consolidated with other digital broadband measures and asked about funding; the chair noted the draft used general funds but said federal money was now available for the navigator program. The committee later recommended SB 1061 be passed with an SD1, technical amendments, and an effective date of July 1, 2050, with members voting aye. The committee then heard SB 135 on macadamia nut labeling. Hawaiian Host Group and several supporters argued the bill would help align the industry around a processing solution and support growers and jobs, while the MacNut Association and Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company opposed it, saying the state lacks enough processing infrastructure and that existing law already covers labeling. In questioning, members focused on the lack of a current processing facility and the timeline for a new one on Hawaiʻi Island. After hearing mixed testimony, the committee deferred the bill indefinitely. The committee also considered SB 1657 and SB 1539 relating to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Testimony on both measures was generally supportive, with ADC describing the Wāhō water system as serving about 5,000 acres and over 70 farmers, mostly small and medium growers, and saying the proposal would help expand service without asking for more water. The committee later voted to pass SB 1657 and SB 1539 with SD1s, technical amendments, and a July 1, 2050 effective date. Finally, the committee took up SB 891 on economic development and gaming. The hearing drew extensive testimony, including support from Boyd Gaming and Stanford Carr Development, and opposition from Native Hawaiian speakers who said Hawaiians must have a seat at the table and raised concerns about self-determination and outside control. Members questioned the scope of the proposed gaming working group, the number and makeup of members, and the need to review prior gaming bills and studies. In decision-making, the committee passed SB 891 with an SD1 and major amendments: adding tourism references, changing expense reimbursement rules so private gaming representatives pay their own expenses, expanding the working group to include Native Hawaiian, social services/behavioral health, DBEDT, law enforcement, and tax/professional expertise seats, deleting one proposed seat, and adding a July 1, 2050 effective date. The committee also reported that the recommendations were adopted by vote.

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• To the bill, The A16 is adopted. To the bill, Representative<00:04:37.000> Moller.
• this bill has several different buckets. this bill has several different buckets.
• And so that is the bill in a nutshell. We have an important bill related to solving crimes.
• >> We do have one bill to go. >> We do have one bill to go.
• The bill?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• about 230 bills, or had 230 bills referred to this committee, and we got to about 213.
• And so I'm Bill Sharer.
• And thank you for bringing this bill. I really like this bill.
• We have a bill.
• This bill was tabled and later included in House Bill 144, which was vetoed.

Bills: SB12, SB13

Keywords: tax credit, physician, healthcare, income tax, rural health, tax deduction, gross receipts, coinsurance, managed care, 996, all

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• I think you have another bill. Second bill. So I'm going to switch out. You have a second bill.
• So I love this bill.
• the bill...
• Senator, your bill. I will be supporting your bill today.
• You have only two bills to present, please. The first bill is... The first bill is AB 1710.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several local government-related bills. AB 1578 by Assembly Member Jackson would require elected local and state officials to take anti-hate speech training through existing sexual harassment training. Supporters said hate rhetoric can embolden prejudice and officials should be accountable for their words; opponents argued the bill lacks a legal definition of hate speech and could chill protected speech. The chair indicated support, but no quorum was present at that point, so no vote was taken. AB 2083, also by Assembly Member Jackson, would authorize creation of a regional child care special district for Moreno Valley and Paris to expand child care programs and facilities. The author said the district would help underserved communities and support families with nontraditional work hours. The California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions opposed the bill’s mechanism, though it said it supported the goal and had been working with the author. The bill was discussed without a final vote in the excerpt. AB 1783 by Assembly Member DeMaio would prohibit state and local mileage taxes and block state agencies from studying or advancing them. The author argued Californians already pay too much in gas and car taxes and that mileage taxes would burden drivers. Opponents, including the State Building and Construction Trades Council, Transportation California, NRDC, and others, said the state needs to study road user charges as a fairer replacement for declining gas tax revenue. After quorum was established, the committee voted 3-2 to pass and re-refer the bill to the Revenue and Taxation Committee, with the roll left open. The committee also advanced AB 1693 by Assembly Member Suber, which would streamline retail tenant improvement permits by allowing qualified professionals to certify plans and imposing review deadlines on local building departments. Support came from retail, business, property, and chamber groups, and there was no opposition. The committee voted 5-0 to pass and re-refer the bill to the Business and Professions Committee. AB 1679 by Assembly Member Gonzales would create a temporary commercial activation permit for pop-up businesses in vacant storefronts; supporters said it would help revive downtowns and reduce barriers for small businesses, while local government groups had no position. The committee approved it 7-0 and re-referred it to the Health Committee. AB 2418 by Assembly Member Gonzales would set timelines for nonresidential plan checks and allow private plan checkers after delays; business groups supported it, local government associations had no position, and the committee passed it 7-0 to the Judiciary Committee. The committee also heard AB 1820 by Assembly Member Schiavo, which would cap EV charger permit fees and allow higher fees only with written findings; supporters said it would reduce barriers to charger deployment, while cities and counties argued current fees reflect actual costs and that the bill would shift costs to local governments. The discussion was extensive, but no vote is shown in the excerpt.

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• it's my first bill.
• You're for the bill? You're against the bill? You're on the bill? We're for the bill.
• Not a true citywide bill like some of these bills in the past.
• This isn't just a housing bill; it's a property rights bill.
• . of the bill.

Bills: HB602, HB1322, HB1930, HB2225, HB2304, HB2494, HB3275, HB3810, HB3919

Keywords: affordable housing, land use, zoning, urban planning, community development, housing crisis, mixed-use development, sustainability, municipal utility district, board of directors, qualifications, land ownership, Texas, taxation, residency, municipal approval, subdivision plans, local governance, plats, local government

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• I'm going to be presenting her bill at SB 1343. Okay, Senator Dolly has two bills.
• You're right about the stack: your insurance bill, utility bill.
• The bill is out. Thank you. And now we will call on the bills that are on call.
• The vote is 5-0, and the bill is out. Aye. The vote is 5-0, and the bill is out.
• The bill is out, and that concludes our bill count, and that will conclude this hearing.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on public health, wildfire recovery, local government finance, transportation, and rural health care. SB 1124 by Senator Archuleta would require the California Department of Public Health to create and post lung cancer screening eligibility signage at tobacco retail locations. The author and a physician witness argued the bill would raise awareness of a highly underused screening that can save lives, while retailers and fuel/convenience groups raised implementation concerns about signage size, notice, and penalties. The bill passed to the Health Committee on a 4-0 vote after the committee later took up the on-call item. SB 1352 by Senator Valadao and Senator Allen would clarify that wildfire victims can rebuild homes up to 110% of the original size without triggering reassessment, so long as the property was destroyed in a governor-declared disaster. Supporters, including the L.A. County Assessor, the California Assessors Association, Realtors, and taxpayers groups, said the bill would reduce uncertainty and help families rebuild without higher property taxes. It passed to Appropriations on a 5-0 vote. SB 1343, presented by Senator Allen on behalf of Senator Dodd, would provide a $4,000 income tax credit for sales tax paid on furniture and appliances purchased to furnish a primary residence after a disaster; it drew one opposition witness from the California Teachers Association but otherwise had no public opposition and passed 5-0 to Appropriations. SB 1172 by Senator Hurtado would place caps and transparency requirements on consultant compensation in local tax-sharing agreements, responding to cases in Shafter and Dinuba where revenue was allegedly diverted to consultants. Local government and business groups supported the measure as a guardrail, while some members expressed concern about Sacramento limiting local control; it passed 4-0 to Appropriations. SB 1408 by Senator Arreguín would authorize the Contra Costa Transportation Authority to place a countywide sales tax measure of up to 1% on the ballot to continue transportation funding; transit agencies and local officials supported it, while taxpayer groups opposed it, and it passed 4-1. SB 1404 by Senator Stern would restore a fee on property owners in state responsibility areas to fund Cal Fire wildfire prevention and suppression, with supporters arguing the fee would broaden funding and opponents calling it an unfair tax on rural and wildfire-prone residents; it passed 4-1 to Appropriations. Finally, SB 1102 by Senator Dodd would create a $2,000 tax credit for frontline nurses working in rural hospitals; supporters said it would help recruit and retain nurses in underserved areas, and the bill passed 5-0 as amended to Appropriations.

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• The chair lays out House Bill 4930 and recognizes Representative Munoz to explain the bill.
• The bill will be left pending.
• The bill will be left pending. The chair lays out House Bill 4848.
• the bill.
• Is there anyone else who wishes to testify in favor of the bill? 646. I close on the bill.

Bills: HB2476, HB2893, HB4848, HB5062, SB37, SB60, HB2860, HB4930, SB646, SB 37

Keywords: living expenses, higher education, student support, homeless students, financial aid, grant program, baccalaureate degrees, junior colleges, workforce development, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, competency-based education, baccalaureate degree, cost of attendance, dual credit, computer science, course credit, foreign language requirement, curriculum review, governing board, faculty council

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• We're going to vote some bills.
• Chair lays out House Bill 1024. and recognizes Chairman Shaheen to explain his bill.
• and for the bill.
• So that's the bill. Everyone starts out with a simple bill. This is a simple bill.
• The bill is left pending. All right, this is the last bill of the day.

Bills: HB33, HB298, HB 1024, HB 1234, HB 1261, HB1696, HB298

Keywords: electronic monitoring, parole supervision, law enforcement, warrant execution, public safety, handgun license, judgment evaluation, medical advisory board, application denial, gun law procedures, abandoned property, unclaimed property, disposition, handgun, driver's license, commercial driver's license, weapon carry, gun rights, Texas legislature, legislative attendance

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• Thank you for hearing this bill.
• That is the bill. Thank you. Are there any questions on the bill?
• Now, back on the bill as amended. Are there any questions on the bill as amended?
• That is the bill. Thank you, Senator. Are there any questions on the bill?
• That is the bill. Thank you, Senator. Are there any questions on the bill?

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met and reported several bills favorably. SB 646, by President Gates, would allow the use of drug testing tools such as test strips and reagent kits to detect dangerous adulterants like fentanyl and xylazine; it was supported by Senator Osgood and others who said it could help prevent overdose deaths, and it passed unanimously. SB 418, by Senator Jones, creates autism-focused law enforcement training and a voluntary Blue Envelope Program for drivers with autism; it drew strong support from Disability Rights Florida, parents, advocates, and committee members, who emphasized safety, communication, and de-escalation, and it also passed unanimously after extensive testimony.\n\nThe committee then considered SB 132, by Senator Polsky, which would require the Florida Commission on Offender Review to maintain a public database to help people determine whether they have completed the requirements for restoration of voting rights. An amendment making the database subject to legislative appropriation was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 1734, by Senator Martin, would recognize juvenile probation and detention officers as officers under state law, extend training and certification standards, and provide officer-level benefits and protections; it passed without opposition.\n\nFinally, the committee took up SB 820, by Senator Bradley, on problem-solving court reports. A strike-all amendment expanded annual reporting requirements for specialty courts, set a January 31 reporting deadline, and phased in the new data collection. After support from the State Courts Administrator and others, the amendment and the bill as amended were adopted and reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.

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• Sorry, House Bill 132.
• House bill. Bill 1606 sponsored by Senator Zaffirini.
• House Bill 5061.
• bill.
• Chairman, this bill is similar to my Senate bill.

Bills: HB 431, HB 1522, HB 1922, HB 2467, HB 2468, HB 3228, HB 3229, HB 3306, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 4219, HB 4238, HB 4344, HB 4386, HB 4739

Keywords: HB 431, Texas Property Code, Property Code Chapter 202, solar roof tiles, solar shingles, solar energy device, homeowners association, HOA, property owners' association, POA, renewable energy, residential solar, distributed solar, roof-mounted solar, homeowner rights, architectural control, open meetings, public notice, transparency, government efficiency

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• clerk will report the bill. clerk will report the bill.
• . bill. bill.
• to taxes and to tax bills. to taxes and to tax bills.
• simple bill is good.
• simple bill is good.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• That is the bill. Chair: Any questions? Any questions of the bill sponsor? Seeing none.
• Chair: House Bill 4033. You are recognized to present the bill.
• Representative Casello: I appreciate you hearing my bill. This is a local bill.
• Let's go first to House Bill 7003. You're recognized to explain that bill.
• And that is the bill, sir. Chair Robinson: Are there questions on this bill?

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• Vice Chair, please move the bill.
• That was the last bill. Mr.
• Vice Chairman, please move the bill. Mr. Vice Chairman, please move the bill. Thank you, ma’am.
• All right, last bill up today: House Bill 2700. All right, last bill up today: House Bill 2700.
• As Representative Connolly touched on, this bill is an improved version of the bill that we presented

Bills: HB2121, HB2134, HB2451, HB2700

Keywords: modification, electronic equipment, consumer rights, OEM restrictions, civil penalties, intellectual property, critical infrastructure, foreign adversaries, China, communications, security, Arizona Space Commission, strategic plan, aerospace, economic development, space industry, education, workforce training, assistive technology, disability services