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• Senator Bettencourt has filed HB 21 on the Senate side and is moving it there.
• Representative: Well, there's like Plano's filed a lawsuit, Williamson County has filed a lawsuit.
• Getting kind of late. So you're opposed to the bill? Is that correct?
• We will show her as did not testify but was on file or on record as against the bill.
• Now these are just a few likely illegal measures put before voters of late.

Bills: HB21, HB211, HB223

Keywords: HB 21, Texas Tax Code, ad valorem tax, property tax, delinquent taxes, tax delinquency, penalty reduction, interest rate, split payment, installment payment, tax relief, county tax collector, taxing unit, property owner, tax collection, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, tax increase election, supermajority, 60 percent threshold

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• I'm sorry for running late. And Senator Salazar, and you want me to know. Yeah, I do. Okay.
• An act to amend the banking law in relation to require license cashers of checks to file suspicious activity
• Discussions of check cashers to file suspicious activity reports.
• But I'm told that if a mortgage is filed against a piece of property, that county clerks, for example
• , are legally prohibited from informing someone that a lien has been filed against their deed.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Banking Committee met with Chair James Sanders Jr. and reviewed a full agenda of banking-related bills. Early action included approval of a bill requiring licensed check cashers to file suspicious activity reports, and a bill on civil penalties for fraud or misrepresentation in financial products or services, though several members objected to removing the intentionality standard and warned it could broaden enforcement too far and discourage lending in New York. The committee also advanced a bill prohibiting fees for periodic paper statements, a bill on asset-based lending transactions, and a bill requiring reporting of suspected financial exploitation. Members spent substantial time on a bill regulating automated lending decision tools. The sponsor and chair said the measure would allow AI use but require a human review or appeal if a borrower is denied, while some senators raised concerns about competitiveness for state-chartered banks and possible overlap with existing human oversight. The bill was reported out and referred to the Internet and Technology Committee for further review. The committee also approved a DFS study bill on the financial stability and licensing of the check-cashing industry, with a suggestion that the study also examine risks of expanding the industry. A major discussion centered on the “Deep Protection Act,” aimed at preventing foreclosures tied to deed theft. The sponsor described cases involving elderly homeowners and fraudulent transfers, while opponents argued the bill was vague, could create unintended consequences or private litigation, and might affect only a small share of mortgages because it applies to state-chartered institutions. The sponsor said the bill would be amended and noted interest in related county clerk reforms. The committee ultimately sent the bill to Judiciary. The final bills addressed mortgage payment schedule fees and unsolicited mail loan checks; both were approved. The meeting ended after the chair emphasized open debate and committee review as part of improving legislation.

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• It has filing deadlines.
• The FAFSA filing requirement is intrusive.
• specific late life circumstances? specific late life circumstances?
• It has filing points about the FAFSA. It has filing deadlines. deadlines. deadlines.
• The FAFSA filing with data privacy.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House convened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum with 96 members present. The chamber excused absent members, suspended rules to allow bill and resolution co-sponsorship and vote modifications, approved the previous day’s journal, and received Senate messages announcing passage of Senate Bills 101, 129, 162, and 170. The clerk then reported second-reading bills and favorable committee reports, which were ordered to first reading and placed on the calendar. The House then took up several bills on third reading. House Bill 521, relating to stalking, was presented as a modernization of Kentucky’s stalking laws and passed 95-0 after debate; a motion to reconsider was tabled. House Bill 220, relating to pension spiking in the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority systems, was amended by House floor amendment 1 to move the effective date back to July 1, 2021 to capture additional employees, then passed 95-0 and the clincher was applied. House Bill 510, relating to organ donation safety, passed 97-0 after explanation that it would require a pause and restart if anyone in the process believed there were indications of life. House Bill 467, relating to real property, passed 96-0 after adoption of a committee substitute; it creates a process for local governments to identify abandoned or underutilized state-owned property and sets procedures for review, notice, and disposal. House Bill 190, relating to licensed child care centers, passed 96-0 after a committee substitute that adjusts square-footage calculations for certain school-aged child care areas and excludes infants and toddlers. House Bill 141, relating to type 1 diabetes, passed 96-0 after a committee substitute removed an annual distribution requirement and instead made informational materials available in school offices; members spoke in support, including one describing a family experience with the disease. House Bill 518, relating to collection of local business taxes and fees, passed 91-3 after a committee substitute that allows electronic filing while preserving local control, creates an advisory committee, and phases in implementation through July 2029. House Bill 497, relating to post-secondary tuition waivers, was explained as addressing waiver costs to universities and was amended with House floor amendment 3 to expand and clarify eligibility, including up to 128 hours for eligible students and additional provisions for certain groups; discussion was underway when the transcript ended. The meeting also included committee reports on bills covering wildlife depredation, light pollution, limited commercial driver’s licenses, prison educational programs, civil rights, respiratory care, dietitians, temporary structures, controlled substances prescribing authority, the Athletic Trainer Compact, children of military families, local boards of education, youth health services, and class sizes for exceptional children and youth.

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• April, and by then it'll be too late and the deadline will already have passed.
• > deadline<00:08:31.039> will it'll be too late and the deadline will it'll be too late and
• You know, they might charge $75 to file the court fee to say this is where he's at.
• I've have filed a discharge notice with I've have filed a discharge notice with a<02:00:21.760> court
• And then after that my brother filed for emergency conservator and guardianship.

Bills: HB0101, HB0062, HB0109

Keywords: guardianship, monitoring, ward protection, financial independence, case management, governmental claims, liability limits, inflation adjustment, public safety, local government insurance, property tax, tax exemption, homeowner, armed forces, residency requirement, 916, all

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• in accordance with 91a and files in accordance with 91a the<00:15:29.759> the<00:15:29.920>
• of the complaint and saying, thank you for filing this; here are the... either it will go this way,
• To convene a board in the last hour or even, you know, we could work late, but on a Friday afternoon
• but on a you know we could work late but on a Friday<00:21:00.600> afternoon<00:21:01.000>
• Joe H. from Gilmington, and I came in about a minute or two late.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting was an orientation-style overview from the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), led by Executive Director Deana Jurus and staff. They described the office’s mission to protect public health, safety, welfare, the environment, and the public trust, and outlined the agency structure: enforcement, licensing and board administration, operations, legal counsel, board counsel, and the hearings bureau. OPLC said it currently supports 57 boards, including seven advisory boards, and has about 104 filled positions out of 120 authorized. They also noted new voluntary certifications for doulas, lactation consultants, and community health workers that are in rulemaking. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on how boards and staff divide responsibilities under RSA 310:4. Staff explained that the office handles application processing, complaint intake and initial review, records retention, 91-A requests, and rule drafting, while boards make final decisions on licensure criteria, complaint dismissals or investigations, disciplinary actions, and some hearing matters. They also described the rule structure by chapter number ranges and the distinction between full licensing boards and advisory boards. The committee asked about complaint notifications, and OPLC said it is tightening policies so complainants are told whether a matter is closed or moving forward. The licensing process was discussed in detail, especially for nursing. Bethany Katrell explained that applicants apply through an online portal, may receive approval to sit for exams, can work under provisional authority in some cases, and then receive full licensure after exam results and criminal background checks are complete. OPLC said the portal now reduces back-and-forth paperwork and that, as of the latest biweekly report, 87% of applications were decided within the statutory 90-day period and 57% within 14 days. Members also raised questions about why some professions require board approval before taking an exam, and OPLC said that requirement varies by statute or board rule. No votes or formal actions were taken during the discussion.

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• local infrastructure is aging, with a lot of it originating during the town's industrial heyday in the late
• His family filed a police report.
• We have done a survey when we first filed this bill sessions ago. We filed this bill sessions ago.
• I’ve seen what happens when people assume coverage exists only to find out too late that it doesn’t.
• It is filed in the House by the awesome Representative Natalie Blais, who I understood testified before

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security heard testimony on several bills, with strong support expressed for a proposed municipal and public safety building authority (H. 2571/S. 1650). Municipal officials, fire chiefs, the Massachusetts Municipal Association, regional planning leaders, and Senator Comerford described aging town halls, fire stations, DPW facilities, and other local buildings, especially in small towns and gateway cities, and argued that local budgets and Proposition 2 1/2 make major capital projects difficult to fund. Testimony emphasized the need for a dedicated revenue stream, with the bill proposing a share of marijuana excise tax revenue and a rural funding set-aside. Committee members asked about prioritization and funding levels, and witnesses said even a modest start would help address a large statewide backlog. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the committee later adjourned unanimously. The committee also heard testimony on H. 2689, requiring fuel gas alarms/detectors in residential dwellings using explosive gases. Representative Jeff Roy, Susan Brown, Jason Cohn, and representatives from NEMA and Kidde supported the bill, describing it as a life-saving measure similar to carbon monoxide detector requirements. Witnesses cited the 2015 Franklin propane explosion that killed Nancy and Robert Brown, the Merrimack Valley gas explosions, and national fire data showing fatalities and property damage from gas leaks. They said detectors are affordable, commercially available, and should be required where gas is used; one witness noted battery-backed or battery-operated options exist. Committee questions focused on cost, battery power, outdoor propane setups, and whether the bill would cover private databases or only residential safety devices. Another major topic was S. 1755 on missing and abducted children. Senator Pavel Payano testified in favor, citing the case of Lee Manuel Villoria Paolino and arguing that misclassification of missing children as runaways can delay urgent response and worsen outcomes, especially for Black and brown youth. He said the bill would set minimum law enforcement response standards, require training, and expand multilingual intake forms. The committee also heard support for expanding the state DNA database through familial DNA searching, with Dr. Amory Myers explaining that the technology could help solve long-unsolved cases while including guardrails to prevent use of private consumer DNA databases. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on H. 2740, “Colby’s Law,” establishing safety standards for BMX and motocross tracks. Colby Lippincott’s family, community members, and industry representatives described his fatal crash and urged requirements for medical staff, insurance, inspections, warning systems, barriers, and access roads. Witnesses said the bill would not end the sport but would create basic protections, and the committee heard that Massachusetts would join a number of other states with similar standards. The hearing ended with a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

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• My apologies, traffic made me late.
• Fairness Act, and some of the considerations for that in getting appropriate documents drafted and then filed
• The Local Project Review Act was adopted in the late 1990s and hadn't seen a ton of change.
• when there was a little less pressure on the timelines, they had a practice of letting applicants file
• of time that you have to commit to sort of providing help desk support for people who maybe haven't filed

Summary: The Local Government Committee met in work session and heard a series of presentations on SEPA, permitting reforms, and building code implementation. Department of Ecology staff gave an overview of the State Environmental Policy Act, explaining its role in state and local decision-making, common exemptions, planned actions, and recent housing-related statutory changes such as transit-oriented development exemptions and SEPA appeals protections for certain local ordinances. Committee members asked about repeated SEPA reviews, cultural and historic resource review, and how SEPA relates to NEPA; Ecology responded that repeated reviews usually occur when proposals change and that programmatic EISs can help front-load analysis. Seattle’s Department of Construction and Inspections described how recent SEPA exemptions reduced residential review volume and supported more housing permits, and said the city is considering raising thresholds further. The State Building Code Council provided an update on code adoption timelines and legislative tasks tied to the 2024 codes, including single-stair housing, multiplex housing, dwelling unit size, and temporary emergency shelter standards. Council staff said the content of the codes is largely set, but administrative timelines have been delayed, prompting a motion to postpone final adoption while pursuing ways to preserve the planned implementation schedule. Members asked about the timing of code changes and the impact on housing costs, and staff said the legislative topics remain on track for inclusion in the 2024 code package. Committee staff then reviewed recent permitting legislation, including SB 5290’s permit decision deadlines and fee-refund provisions, later bills limiting pre-application meetings and clarifying that building permits are excluded from those timelines, and project-specific changes affecting middle housing, ADUs, lot splits, passive house projects, self-certification, transit-oriented development, and parking requirements. Commerce’s Dave Anderson reported on SB 5290 implementation, including guidance on permit fees, studies on staffing and statewide permitting systems, grants to local governments, and the first annual performance report, which showed mixed results and highlighted the importance of digital tools, clear checklists, staff training, and coordination across departments. Local officials from Issaquah and Kitsap County described their own process improvements, including code updates, optional pre-application meetings, new staffing, reporting systems, and a phased “Two by Six” review model in Kitsap, while also noting challenges from staffing shortages, agency coordination, and the burden of implementing multiple new mandates.

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• dentist and dental hygienist that finally was agreed upon, and we, you know, moved the needle on it late
• No, it's different than the originally filed bill. Any questions?
• In late 2023, and right now my office is the only locally owned independent optometry practice in all
• And how many people, I mean how many rates have to be filed each year?
• That discovery led me to file SB1578 and other measures to ensure protections in the process, such as

Bills: HB107, HB742, HB1639, HB1700, HB2071, HB2187, HB2402, HB2516, HB3211, HB4529, HB5342, HB694, HB923, HB4655, HB107

Keywords: sickle cell disease, registry, health data, confidentiality, healthcare access, human trafficking, first responders, health care, training, reporting, protection, cancer, female firefighters, health study, state health services, fire protection, telemedicine, teledentistry, telehealth, health records

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• unless you read the CRA from law enforcement or you read the information that the state attorney had filed
• I don't have an answer for that, Sir, Alex, because I filed a bill as it relates to sea level caps and
• Smokes a joint and then all of a sudden discovers sun late thing that's been buried in it.
• Any resistance with filed supplement put it another way for a simple terms.
• It extends the time to file from 90 days to 2 years and removes the civil bar by allowing exonerees to

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We need to announce that the chairs opened a committee bill file: Child Abuse Homicide Corrections.
• The bill filed, Child Abuse Homicide Corrections, this will be fun, really just corrects a technical
• It reminds me of my days when I first started in law enforcement and being a prosecutor in the late '
• And so if you set a transaction limit at $1,000, that information whenever it's filed.
• If we do that, just everybody understands, then the bill file dies, all the work that's been done.

Keywords: 985, all

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• together because we both were in the criminal justice space, which is why I'm not worried about working late
• because we both are used to sitting in judiciary till late, late nights, and Senator Gonzalez and me
• The late registration fee would be between $25 and $100 per month, between... $50 and $62 per month.
• But I'm going to say the story. >> He was driving home late at night. >> Hit a huge pothole.
• So, you can't file when you couldn't have filed anyways to try and affect this election cycle.

Keywords: 981, all

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• written testimony, all in support, from Lynn Mattisowl, Mama Carol, Jennifer Lum, Noel Lindenman, and late
• Your recommendation is adopted. and late testimony from Carol Gaylord, and late testimony from Carol
• <00:07:28.800> Is opposition late testimony from Jen.
• Is opposition late testimony from Jen.
• file, it looks<01:38:53.280> a<01:38:53.440> little<01:38:53.520> weird.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard SB 888, which would bar operators of smart household security devices from sharing user data with law enforcement unless the user consents or police obtain a warrant. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection offered comments and Judiciary submitted written support. Several individuals also submitted written support. The committee recommended passage with amendments clarifying that the Office of Consumer Protection may enforce violations and adopting Judiciary’s recommended changes, while also deferring the effective date to July 1, 2050. The motion passed unanimously among members present, with one senator excused. The committee then took up SB 2777 on insurance disclosures. The bill would require authorized insurers to disclose claim-handling data to consumers, including claims open at the start of a period, closed with payment, closed without payment, and open at the end of the period. The committee described amendments to clarify the bill, remove a requirement for the DCCA insurance division to handle publication, and defer the effective date to July 1, 2050. The measure was passed with amendments and the recommendation was adopted, with one member voting no and another excused. In a joint Commerce and Consumer Protection/Judiciary hearing on SP2738 relating to tax haven abuse, the Department of Taxation offered comments and the Tax Foundation testified in opposition, arguing the state should rely on IRS audits and existing worldwide reporting rules rather than create a separate state approach. Other written testimony was noted in both support and opposition. The committees recommended passage with amendments adopting Taxation’s technical changes and deferring the effective date to July 1, 2050; the recommendation was adopted, with one senator noting reservations. The joint hearing then moved to health-related bills, including SB 2690 on primary care spending, SB 3103 on energy assistance, SB 3137 on Department of Health authority over food, drugs, and cosmetics, SB 3164 on child welfare service organizations, and SB 3206 on cannabinoids. SB 2690 drew strong support from physicians and advocates who said it would address primary care shortages, especially on neighbor islands, while HMSA and others warned a fixed spending percentage could raise costs and suggested a working group. SB 3164 drew support from child welfare providers and opposition from the Attorney General over indemnification language, and SB 3206 drew mixed testimony: state agencies raised federal-law and vagueness concerns, while hemp and cannabis advocates and some farmers supported the measure and urged broader legalization or amendments.

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• Uh, Senate File 4429 as amended will be laid over. We go now to Senate File 4401.
• File 4429 as amended will be laid over. File 4429 as amended will be laid over.
• We go now to Senate File 4401. We go now to Senate File 4401.
• Seeing no other questions, Senate File 4401 will be laid over. Senate File 4403, Senator Dibble.
• speak in opposition of Senate File 2691. speak in opposition of Senate File 2691.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:11:48.399> their counties and cities have to file their counties and cities have to file
• filed late and you're have not that they filed late and you're able<00:14:37.240> to<00:14:37.480
• So, Senate File 828, Senator B, go ahead.
• <00:40:25.520> 14<00:40:26.520> uh<00:40:26.680> 62 file 14 uh 62 file 14 uh 62
• So, Senate File 828, Senator B, go ahead.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This is not a bill filing or a bill voting committee.
• Filed and passed. McQueen goes into effect 9-1-25—House Bill 4281.
• But it cannot be when you see the river crest; it's too late.
• I need to reset just real quick, and again, if I'm not speaking, you're late.
• His advantage is to be late. I don't see anybody needing to visit with you.

Keywords: flooding, emergency response, communication systems, first responders, disaster management, Texas Water Development Board, regional planning, public safety

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on discussions around the recent floods in Texas, specifically addressing emergency preparedness, response coordination, and recovery efforts. Officials from various agencies provided testimonies on the challenges faced during the emergency, including issues with communication systems among first responders. Notably, the need for improved inter-agency communication and technology integration was emphasized, with recommendations for establishing regional communications units for better coordination during disasters. The audience included local government representatives and emergency management partners, who shared insights and experiences from the recent flooding events.

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• So this is not a bill filing or bill voting committee.
• That bill was passed late in that session of the ADC.
• It's too late. You've got to make it 12 hours early.
• As recently as late last year, we...
• It's way too late for a very technical detail, but AT&T has a role.

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• So this is not a bill filing or bill voting committee.
• That bill was passed late in that session of the 86th.
• It's too late. You have to make that determination 12 hours early, 6 hours early.
• So it wasn't like a week late or a...
• But according to the report that was filed by UGRA...

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• they look at the death certificate which they look at the death certificate they<00:17:32.559> file
• out the they fill out the they file out the they fill out the cremation<00:17:34.440> certificate
• In doing this work, what I would do, you get a call any time of day, but it was usually late at night
• In the late 19th and early 20th century, postmortem photography was very popular.
• If someone wants to file civil, usually they do after the criminal matter has been resolved.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We handle a typical year of filing over 100,000 cases.
• people um are gaining information lately people um are gaining information lately so<01:50:30.800
• mediation pre-filing so that you can work something out and potentially file agreed-upon divorce and
• mediation pre-filing so that you can work something out and potentially file agreed-upon divorce and
• mediation pre-filing so that you can work something out and potentially file agreed-upon divorce and

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting began with committee process reminders from the chair, including rules for questioning witnesses, time limits for testimony, and how motions and committee reports are handled. The chair also discussed the committee’s history, emphasized a cooperative approach with agencies and the Judiciary, and noted that a special committee on the Family Division of Circuit Court had previously done useful work; he said a new subcommittee could be appointed later to continue looking at judicial-system issues. He also mentioned that the Speaker’s office was expected to name members to the DHHS oversight committee by Friday at 1. The substantive presentation was from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Bureau of Child Support Services. Attorney John Williams introduced the bureau team, and Bureau Chief Lisa Dekowski described the program’s mission: encouraging responsible parenting, family self-sufficiency, and child well-being by locating parents, establishing paternity, setting or modifying support orders, and enforcing court-ordered child and medical support. She said the bureau operates statewide under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, works with courts, employers, and other partners, and serves both in-state and out-of-state cases, with some international and tribal coordination. She also cited program scale, saying the bureau dispersed about $76 million to families in New Hampshire in fiscal year 2023 and that most collections go directly to families. Members asked about enforcement tools, especially passport denial. In response to a question about a case involving a very small shortfall, the bureau said the federal passport-denial threshold is $2,500 in arrears, not a few cents, and that denial remains in place until the balance is resolved or an arrangement is made with the agency, with hardship factors potentially considered. The bureau also explained that either parent can apply for services when a child support order exists and that the bureau can help initiate income withholding orders. No votes or formal actions were taken during this portion of the meeting.

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• And this has been in the law since The probably the late 80s or early 90s.
• The original bill described the requirement to file for a candidate committee if any funds are expended
• So this is an attempt to move in That direction so that anybody that files for office needs to file a

Bills: HB2938, HB2939, HB3306, HB3722, HB4113, HB4123

Keywords: elections, national elections, state elections, voter intent, election reform, absentee voting, electronic communication, facsimile device, voting materials, military voters, campaign finance, ethics, political contributions, candidate committee, Oklahoma legislation, voter registration, political party affiliation, Independent designation, Oklahoma, voter eligibility