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• I was just, when we added back item H, we were only in that section.
• , in section 7, or on page 4, if I may say, it was stricken.
• My question is whether or not Section 7 would dovetail with Section On license renewal, and perhaps our
• So Section... 13 would be the amended in. Um, have we gotten the senator a copy?
• Section 12.

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• First of all, I'm not the head of the section, but I appreciate the promotion. I am in the section.
• Laws and other Penal Code sections such as Penal Code Section 242, battery, and various Penal Code sections
• And Section A, in the circumstances specified in Section 836 of this code for violations of state or
• Section 1162. 18 U.S.C.
• Section 1162, and Section 2: deputized tribal law enforcement officer of the Federal Bureau of Indian

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Add back in section 269-DJ on several liability, adopting proposed amendment by Spectrum on the section
• section 269 DJ on several liability uh section 269 DJ on several liability uh adopting<01:15:40.239><
• uh and also adapting the on the section uh and also adapting the section<01:15:44.920> to<01:
• deleting subsections B and C of section deleting subsections B and C of section uh<02:12:32.840>
• B sorry inserting a new section B sorry inserting a new section subsection<02:12:51.559> B

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures, beginning with SB 48 SD2 HD1 relating to combat sports. The Attorney General offered a technical comment on the bill’s effective date, and several testifiers from the combat sports community strongly supported the measure with amendments. They argued that boxing and MMA should be treated separately, that the current regulatory structure has made events too costly and reduced opportunities, and that more local oversight would help revive the sport and give youth a constructive outlet. Committee members questioned whether the bill’s medical staffing requirements would apply to boxing, MMA, or both, and whether the added requirements would increase costs and reduce access. The witness from the combat sports community said amateur boxing is already regulated through USA Boxing, that the DCCA should focus on professional boxing, and that for safety he would support two physicians and one ambulance for boxing and MMA events. The committee then took up SB 117 SD2 HD1 relating to transportation. The Department of Transportation and the Ulon Initiative testified in support, and the bicycling community was listed as supporting as well. Members focused on the bill’s rebate program for electric transportation devices, asking how successful it had been and whether removing the rebate would affect use. DOT said the program began in February 2023 and had issued about 500 rebates totaling roughly $166,000, aimed at helping people without vehicles access transportation options. The department explained that the bill would broaden access and increase the rebate amount, including additional assistance for low-income applicants. Finally, the committee heard SB 897 SD3 HD1 relating to energy and wildfire liability. The Division of Consumer Advocacy, the Public Utilities Commission, the Attorney General, Clearway Energy Group, Ulon Initiative, Kawai K, IBEW Local 1260, and Hawaiian Electric all testified in support, while the Hawaii Association for Justice was listed as opposed but not present. Supporters said the bill would help finance wildfire mitigation and infrastructure improvements through securitization, reduce wildfire risk, and address utility cost and credit concerns. Hawaiian Electric emphasized that the bill is forward-looking, would help protect customers from future wildfire-related cost increases, and requested amendments including a study on a future wildfire recovery fund. In questioning, members pressed Hawaiian Electric on the liability cap, asking whether it would have applied to the Maui wildfires and whether it would cover personal injury or wrongful death; the witness and company counsel clarified that the aggregate cap applies only to qualifying property damage, not personal injury or wrongful death, and said they would follow up on how the cap would calculate in a Maui-type event. Hawaiian Electric also said it would seek financing under the bill if enacted and updated members on settlement funding efforts, including raising the first $550 million in equity and divesting assets to help meet its obligations.

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• All right, so I'm looking at it right now, and the original bill in section one...
• All right, so I'm looking at it right now, and the original bill in section one...
• All right, so I'm looking at it right now, and the original bill in section one.
• The other error, or the other oversight I should say, is in section six.
• It makes, uh, proposes several changes in different sections.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• That is in section two.
• There is a, looks like, in section three—no, I'm sorry, section two, line two.
• Section 1622.
• Section 1622.
• Section 1622.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• If you look on the last page of page four, it says if this question passes, the sections from the Oklahoma
• From the constitutional sections, it would become enacted as statutes in the state of Oklahoma.
• So section 5 directs the Oklahoma Healthcare Authority to maximize federal Financial participation.
• That's what that section is talking about.
• So, in Section 7, it calls for a special election.

Bills: HB4440, HJR1067, HJR1087, HJR1089

Keywords: Medicaid, low-income adults, healthcare, eligibility restrictions, constitutional amendment, Medicaid expansion, SoonerCare, health coverage, federal matching funds, FMAP, Article XXV-A, state question, special election, Title 63, public assistance, healthcare funding, federal-state match, Medicaid eligibility, Oklahoma Constitution, ad valorem

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• And then the other one I think is probably just as important, and that is it's in the last section and
• And then the other one I think is probably just as important, and that is it's in the last section and
• And then the other one I think is probably just as important, and that is it's in the last section and
• And then the other one I think is probably just as important, and that is it's in the last section and
• and that basically deals with section and that basically deals with communications.<00:02:44.800>

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:04 HB 168 Discussion: 01:20 HB 168 Voting: 05:12, 958, all

Summary: The committee took up House Bill 168, with Representative Fleming presenting a committee substitute after additional stakeholder discussions. Fleming explained that the substitute returns the boating-related penalties to the original monetary fine structure rather than mirroring DUI penalties, while keeping the requirement that officers seek a warrant for blood testing in fatal or serious-injury cases. He also described a communications change intended to speed emergency response on the water: 911 dispatchers would notify state police, who would then contact Fish and Wildlife, addressing delays in prior incidents. Representative Fugate asked for clarification about which agency would respond to boating accidents and fatalities. Fleming confirmed that Fish and Wildlife would remain the primary responding agency and that the substitute would not require state police or local departments to investigate boating incidents on the lake. After questions concluded, the committee called the roll and adopted the committee substitute. The committee then voted on the bill as substituted, and House Bill 168 passed out of committee favorably. Members and the chair praised the sponsor for continuing to work with stakeholders and improving the bill through the committee process.

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• County regarding SB287, section 1B.
• There are eight sections to the bill, and you all have read this bill.
• Section five, I have some questions because that concerns the power.
• Section seven, a person would have to be currently in law enforcement.
• I think one of them is section five, where ...

Bills: SB287

Keywords: Sheriff, Barbour County, law enforcement, qualifications, training, executive education, 1136, house, all

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• Thank you. >> So, uh, what would happen if we just eliminated section two and put in your information
• Taken from previous renditions of that section of the bill.
• Thank you. >> So, uh, what would happen if we just eliminated section two and put in your information
• <00:25:59.840> 4 then in this bill in this form section 4 then in this bill in this form section
• <00:29:56.080> uh with those uh changes to that section uh with those uh changes to that section

Bills: SF0102, SF0123, SF0021, SF0099

Keywords: energy transmission, load growth, Wyoming energy authority, transmission planning study, public utilities, regional cooperation, energy, funding, grants, loans, coal, natural gas, mineral processing, economic development, stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation

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• On page seven, subsection B is that applicability section specifying that Applicability section specifying
• Section four is the actual repeal of those statutes that were named in section one.
• The first section is section one on page one, One, creation of a new statute.
• So that is section one, that creates...
• So the page 10 applicability section is in section 3.

Keywords: 916, all

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• What I'm referring to is section 31-21-10.2, subsection A.
• There was an amendment to section 31-21-10, subsection A, that states, except as provided in section
• The section starting at line one, page nine.
• Section 31-14 determines venue for criminal offenses.
• Section 38-33.

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• Section 263.004. Command sets the security specification.
• If SB 2721 is enacted, that section has no effect.
• That's a whole section devoted to commercial policies.
• That's a whole section devoted to commercial policies.
• That's a whole section devoted to commercial policies.

Bills: HB146, HB150, HB1500, HB1545, HB1562, HB2067, HB2520, HB2818, HB3214, HB3250, HB3466, HB3512, HB3623, HB4063, HB4395, HB4464, HB4668, HB4690, HB5331, HB3833

Keywords: HB 146, Texas Capitol, State Capitol, State Preservation Board, Congress Avenue, Travis County, traffic lanes, lane closure, road closure, municipal authority, local control, Capitol area, downtown Austin, special events, construction traffic plan, pedestrian safety, public works, transportation policy, government code chapter 443, cybersecurity

Summary: The committee took up several pending business items and reported a series of House bills out of committee, including HB 2467, HB 2468, HB 2518, HB 4310, HB 4386, HB 4490, HB 5323, and HB 149. Most of these were advanced on committee substitute motions and sent to the local and uncontested calendar or reported favorably to the full Senate. HB 2467 drew one nay vote, while the others were approved without opposition. HB 4310 and HB 4386 were described as committee-substitute versions with changes narrowing disclosure requirements and preserving attorney-client privilege in certain circumstances. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 149, an AI governance bill. The substitute was explained as addressing biometric identifier capture and storage, exempting certain AI uses for security and fraud prevention, clarifying definitions, restricting AI systems that simulate explicit child sexual content, adjusting Attorney General investigative authority, refining sandbox program waivers, reducing Texas AI Council powers and membership, and adding DIR coordination provisions. The committee adopted the substitute and reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard extensive testimony on HB 1500, the DIR sunset bill. The author said the bill would continue DIR for 12 years, restructure its board, update advisory committees, require regular cybersecurity assessments and penetration testing for state agencies, improve IT procurement training, and transfer the e-grants program to the Comptroller. A Texas 2036 witness supported the bill as a way to strengthen governance, procurement, and cybersecurity. Members asked detailed questions about the bill’s structure and then left HB 1500 pending. The committee also heard a lengthy presentation on HB 150, which would create the Texas Cyber Command as a component of the University of Texas System, administratively attached to UTSA and located in San Antonio. The author argued the command would centralize cyber threat intelligence, incident response, and digital forensics, and would be able to support state and local entities, with optional services for local governments. Members raised concerns about university mission drift, governance, security, chain of command, procurement authority, gifts and donations, and civil liberties implications of proactive cyber monitoring. Witnesses from UTSA/NSCC and SecurityScorecard testified in support, emphasizing the security of the downtown San Antonio facility, the existing cyber ecosystem there, and the need for a dedicated cyber capability. The bill remained under discussion with no final committee action announced in the excerpt.

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• You should have it there in your Dropbox, but this is the legislative section that we intend to modify
• You should have it there in your Dropbox, but this is the legislative section that we intend to modify
• You should have it there in your Dropbox, but this is the legislative section that we intend to modify
• You should have it there in your Dropbox, but this is the legislative section that we intend to modify
• You should have it there in your Dropbox, but this is the legislative section that we intend to modify

Bills: HB2385, HB3349, HB3962, HB3883, HB4396, HB4811, HB5088, HB4588, HB4867, HB4895, HB5398, HB5616

Keywords: NRA, funding, major events reimbursement, annual meetings, exhibits, events trust fund, Pan American Games, Olympic Games, motor sports racing, local control, event support contract, INDYCAR, Arlington, tourism, funding eligibility, sporting events, economic impact, local governments, American Performance Horseman, American Rodeo

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• You object to section three, right? Section three starts on page... yes.
• Okay, how about section four? I have no notes until section four.
• three right section object to section three right section three<00:17:30.320> starts<00:17:30.559
• > yes three starts on page section three yes three starts on page section three yes okay<00:17
• four I have no notes until section four I have no notes until section s<00:17:44.840> okay

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• in uh section one it uh adds to sections in uh section one it uh adds to the<00:04:27.000> definitions
• And so, um, in one section in the bill, sub 4 of whatever section that is, um, section 4, um, there is
• And so, um, in one section in the bill, sub 4 of whatever section that is, um, section 4, um, there is
• And so, in one section in the bill, sub 4 of whatever section that is, section 4, there is an allowance
• And so, um, in one section in the bill, sub 4 of whatever section that is, um, section 4, um, there is

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• says that nothing within this section says that nothing within this section shall<01:24:32.520><
• <01:24:37.400> 25133 Section 25133 Section 25133 and<01:24:39.400> that<01:24:39.560>
• And then, in section<01:31:33.080> two, section two, section two, you<01:31:34.680> will
• <02:55:45.520> 63-141 in violation of section 63-141 in violation of section 63-141 and<02
• new section new section subsection<03:14:56.640> C, subsection C, subsection C, which<03:

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 31 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, received an invocation from Dr. Reginald Anderson, and recited the pledge of allegiance. The journal and committee reports were dispensed with by voice vote. Early in the meeting, senators also introduced guests, including Dr. Adrian Gilliam Pierre as doctor of the day and several school groups and community visitors in the galleries. A major portion of the session was devoted to recognizing student athletes and coaches through commendation resolutions. The Senate honored the Northside High School Gators boys basketball team for winning its first Class 2A state championship, the Morton High School Panthers boys basketball team for winning the 2025 Class 4A title, East Rankin Academy teams for multiple championships, Simpson County Academy’s boys cross country team and Lily Overby, Brookhaven Academy’s fast-pitch softball team, and several other schools and programs. The chamber also recognized Mississippi artist Castro Coleman (Mr. Sipp) for his music contributions, and later introduced the Meridian High School Choir, Brookhaven Academy fifth graders, and David Hoke, who has delivered Bibles to all 50 state legislatures. The Senate then took up nominations and approved three by advise-and-consent: Kent Gerard Nico to the Mississippi Hospital Equipment and Facilities Authority, Marcus Jones Martin to the State Tax Appeals Board, and Keith Allen Williams Jr. to the Mississippi Business Finance Corporation. After that, Senator Kirby moved to suspend the rules and take up a large block of commending resolutions, which the Senate agreed to consider together. The block included numerous resolutions honoring schools, athletes, educators, and community figures, and the Senate agreed to proceed to final passage by roll call with no objection noted.

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• Section two, section A2 is specifically within the court's scope.
• Section two, section A2 is specifically within the court's scope.
• At page two, section two, section A2 is specifically within the court's scope.
• in a standalone section.
• and placed in a a definitional section and placed in a standalone standalone standalone section.<00:

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several housing, landlord-tenant, and condominium-related measures. Senate Bill 62, relating to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority, would allow HPHA-owned parcels and related areas such as parking lots to be closed to the public with posted signage; HPHA strongly supported the bill, saying it would help reduce loitering, drinking, and other problems, and no further testimony was offered. Senate Bill 822, relating to the landlord tenant code, would create a three-year working group in the Department of the Attorney General to study and improve the residential landlord-tenant code. The Judiciary supported the measure but said the scope should be narrowed; the Attorney General opposed leading the group and suggested another agency should do so; Hawaii Realtors and the Hawaii Worker Center supported the concept and suggested moving the chairmanship to the Judiciary and including Legal Aid participation. The Judiciary said it could chair the group if the bill were narrowed to matters within the court’s purview. Senate Bill 38, relating to housing, would limit counties from imposing stricter conditions, AMI requirements, or fee-waiver reductions on certain affordable housing proposals if those changes would increase project costs. HHFDC supported the bill, saying county changes after state approval create uncertainty for developers, while the Hawaii State Association of Counties opposed it as an intrusion on local authority and a restriction on county safety and infrastructure conditions. Members asked about whether existing county review periods were sufficient, and the county association said the main concern was the bill’s language limiting counties from making cost-increasing conditions. Senate Bill 146, relating to condominiums, would revise alternative dispute resolution procedures for condo disputes, including evaluative mediation and binding arbitration. The Hawaii Real Estate Commission said it took no position overall but supported a $150 mediation fee and asked for a similar arbitration fee; Community Associations Institute supported the bill with suggested amendments; however, most testimony was strongly opposed by condominium owners and advocates, who said the bill had been changed to the detriment of owners and would increase costs and reduce protections. The committee noted 44 testimonies on the bill, with 2 in support, 37 in opposition, and 2 with comments. Senate Bill 253, relating to condominium reserves, would require a detailed budget summary to stand on its own, remove a good-faith defense for certain noncompliant budgets, and clarify standing and the association’s burden regarding substantial compliance. Hawaii Realtors and Community Associations Institute supported the measure as improving transparency and giving owners and buyers a clearer picture of association finances. Greg Msakian also supported it, arguing it would help owners and describing problems he experienced with budget committee exclusion and budget noncompliance in his own association. The discussion ended while testimony on the bill was still underway, with additional witnesses expected.

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• So I really want to underscore the importance of that particular section.
• But I do want to just call attention to Section 5 on the missing middle opt-out and the changes that
• So that's some other language in Section 5.
• And then in Section 12, I would like the Senate to consider that.
• And then in Section 12, there's some language on net zero.

Summary: The Finance and Tax Committee met with a quorum and considered two Senate proposed bills. The first, SPB 7046, was the Senate tax package. It included changes to Live Local property tax exemptions, charter school distributions from voter-approved property tax levies, limits on special assessments for RV parks, revisions to fiscally constrained county funding and eligibility, a permanent sales tax exemption for small propane tanks, a hunting/fishing/camping sales tax holiday, restrictions on governmental net zero policies, and new voting thresholds for certain local millage actions. Staff estimated the bill would reduce general revenue by about $77 million in FY 2026-27 and about $50 million recurring. An amendment making the charter-school distribution change prospective starting July 1, 2026, was adopted. A late-filed amendment by Senator Gaetz on disability tax exemptions was withdrawn for lack of a fiscal analysis. The charter school provision drew the most debate. Senator Jones and Senator Bernard raised concerns that expanding eligibility to charter schools authorized through alternate authorizers could reduce funding available to traditional neighborhood public schools and that the effective date did not give districts enough time to plan. Senator Avila argued the change corrected an omission from earlier legislation and ensured public schools, including charter schools, were treated equally. Several speakers supported the fiscally constrained county provisions, while the Florida Association of Counties urged grandfathering for counties that could currently opt out of the Live Local exemption and asked the committee to review language on millage thresholds and net zero provisions. SPB 7046 was ultimately reported favorably as a committee bill by a roll call vote. The committee then took up SPB 7048, which updates Florida’s conformity to the Internal Revenue Code as of January 1, 2026, and partially decouples from federal changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The bill addresses federal changes to bonus depreciation, Section 179 expensing, research and experimental expenses, business meals, and business interest deductions, with some provisions phased in or adjusted over time. The Florida Chamber testified in support of continued conformity but expressed concerns about administrative burdens and the bill’s partial decoupling structure. After brief debate, the bill was reported favorably as a committee bill by roll call vote, and the committee then adjourned.

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• Are as designated in the Metropolitan Redevelopment Code, which is this section.
• In section one, we are striking the seventh anniversary of the property tax exemption and replacing it
• But in section two, it was referencing a 10-year period that's being replaced with 14 years.
• Section 2 seems to be referring to the tax status of lessees' interests, but it appears to have to do
• Chair and Vice Chair, this section of our tax code does need cleanup.

Bills: HB248, HB309, HB332, SB48

Keywords: general obligation bonds, GO bonds, capital projects, bond election, property tax levy, state debt, state finance, capital outlay, senior centers, senior citizen facilities, aging services, long-term services, libraries, library acquisitions, broadband for libraries, higher education, university capital projects, community colleges, tribal schools, special schools

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• However, Rule 4, Section 19A, Subsection A of the House Rules says, and I quote, The Committee on House
• Therefore, I raise a point of order under Rule 4, Section 19A, Subsection A, that consideration of this
• Rule 4, Section 19, Subsection A, which required that every single formal meeting of this committee be
• So, um, to respond to you, on recordings, Section 19A, recordings of appropriations meetings, after..
• We can go skip down to Section B, uh, for your reference if you're reading the rules here.

Summary: The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Articles 14 and 5 met first and adopted its report on budget recommendations by a 4-0 vote, with three members absent. The chair said the report finalized prior decisions and could not be changed at that stage. Notable additions discussed included increased appropriations for the Office of the Attorney General, DPS driver’s license offices in Hays and Montgomery County, TJJD facilities and programs, Texas Facilities Commission funding for SCIF projects in Lubbock and San Antonio, THC funding for the Juneteenth Museum, an alcohol tourism study, and a TDCJ statewide reentry services pilot program. Members thanked staff and the meeting adjourned after the vote. The Article 3 subcommittee then presented its report for the committee substitute for Senate Bill 1, describing it as a procedural step that incorporated prior discussions, member writers, and changes made with Chairman Bonin. The chair noted that most items had been moved to Article 11 and that rejected riders were duplicates or conflicted with general law. The report was adopted unanimously, 6-0, and the subcommittee adjourned. The Articles 6, 7, and 8 subcommittee followed with its report for Senate Bill 1. During consideration, a member raised a point of order arguing the subcommittee had violated House rules requiring audio and video recording of formal meetings and public availability online. The chair rejected the point of order and proceeded to a roll call vote. After extended debate over the recording issue and the chair’s handling of the point of order, the report was adopted, with the transcript reflecting 6 ayes, 1 nay, and 1 absent. The subcommittee then adjourned.