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• >> Representative<01:07:21.039> Craft. >> Representative Craft.
• >> Representative Craft. >> Representative Craft. >> No. >> No.
• Craft. I think that's uh fair. I'd be Craft. I think that's uh fair.
• >> Representative Craft. Thank you, Mr. >> Representative Craft. Thank you, Mr.
• >> Representative<01:21:19.760> Craft. >> Representative Craft.

Bills: HF3694, HF3844, HF4006, HF3785, HF3849, HF4102, HF3441, HF3507, HF3562

Keywords: transportation, tow trucks, variable message signs, road safety, emergency service, optometrist, window glazing, motor vehicle regulations, medical prescriptions, transportation safety, infrastructure, construction, appropriation, state project, motorized bicycles, motorcycles, electric vehicles, transportation regulations, safety standards, dealer license

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• We would be working on the application for the Surface Transportation Board final permit.

Bills: HB2007, HB2462, HB2621, HB2921, HB3187, HB3331, HB3332, HJR144, HB3514, HB3528, HB3539, HB3563, HB3720, HB3726, HB3751, HB3859, HB3947, HB4148, HB4164, HB4337, HB4346, HB4368, HB4706, HB4916, HB4950, HB4967, HB5177, HB5603

Keywords: commercial signs, county approval, transportation code, regulations, road signage, high occupancy vehicle lane, pregnant operators, transportation, parental rights, motor vehicle regulations, live video feed, state agency, transparency, public safety, confidentiality, personal information, local government, airport data, public records, regional transportation

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• But when they do a surface test, aluminum levels, burial mercury, heavy metals are found.

Bills: HB248, HB311

Keywords: weather modification, atmospheric pollution, chemical dispersion, environmental law, public health, improvement districts, assessment collection, property taxes, local governance, foreclosure procedures, 1136, house, all

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• research and planning, especially as our state water supply infrastructure, treatment, groundwater and surface

Bills: SB480, SB767, SB790, SB971, SB1066

Keywords: water resources, interlocal contracts, local government, collaboration, planning activities, wildfire response, firefighting equipment, emergency services, state database, Texas Forest Service, customer complaints, Public Utility Commission, water service, complaint process, utility regulation, SB 971, Texas Water Assistance Program, Water Code, rural political subdivision, rural water

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• names and addresses to come to our homes to surveil us, to watch us, and ultimately perpetrate an attack
• names and addresses to come to our homes to surveil us, to watch us, and ultimately perpetrate an attack
• names and addresses to come to our homes to surveil us, to watch us, and ultimately perpetrate an attack
• names and addresses to come to our homes to surveil us, to watch us, and ultimately perpetrate an attack
• <03:04:58.800> would years about how their um attackers would years about how their um attackers

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. The journal was approved as corrected, several Senate files were given second reading, and House files 5099 through 5102 were introduced. The Rules and Legislative Administration report placed a large group of bills on the May 4 calendar with pre-filing requirements for amendments. The first major floor bill was House File 3426, the annual LCCMR bill appropriating about $102.036 million from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund for 108 projects, including a new community grants program. Members spoke in support, emphasizing natural resources, outdoor recreation, and added integrity safeguards; the bill passed 117-15. The House then passed House File 4151, a bipartisan occupational licensing bill for private detectives and protective agents. It ends partnership detective licenses and requires background checks for controlling officers and qualified representatives, while preventing licensure of people with disqualifying offenses from other states or federal law. The bill passed 133-0. After that, the chamber took up Senate File 4760, a public safety package incorporating multiple previously heard House bills and additional provisions. The package included items on recognizing Canadian protective orders, sextortion penalties, gift card fraud, firearm age restrictions, restitution, juvenile detention licensing, corrections data and terminology, chemical irritant disclosure, victims’ rights, BCA fraud statutes, and the private detective bill. Several amendments to Senate File 4760 were adopted, including one inserting House language, one changing the effective date for public-employer discretion provisions, one allowing the Office of the Legislative Auditor to request BCA fingerprints for federal tax information compliance, and one clarifying jail medication provisions. Another amendment, A3, drew a roll call after Representative Duran argued it would keep the current juvenile delinquency age and allow more time to build infrastructure; Representative Feist urged a no vote, citing opposition from other stakeholders. The transcript ends during discussion of that roll call, before the final outcome on A3 or the overall public safety package is shown.

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• With the support of our Hawaii craft distillers and brewers, Koloa Rum Company is now asking for your
• Moreover, existing regulations are stifling the growth of the craft alcohol beverage industry, which
• With the support of our Hawaii craft distillers and brewers, Koloa Rum Company is now asking for your
• Moreover, existing regulations are stifling the growth of the craft alcohol beverage industry, which
• competition as many of our small craft competition as many of our small craft manufacturers<00:27

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. HB 655 would limit collection of unpaid motor vehicle taxes, fees, and penalties to the most recent five consecutive years of delinquency. The Department of Transportation opposed the bill, saying it could significantly affect state and county revenues and that the fiscal impact was hard to estimate. The Tax Foundation noted the bill would shorten the existing collection period, while an individual testifier supported it as a narrow measure that would help owners of old or inherited vehicles. In questioning, the department said it could not quantify the cost but suggested it would prefer case-by-case flexibility rather than a fixed five-year limit. HB 697 would authorize Department of Transportation and Department of Law Enforcement personnel to inspect and certify evidence from automated speed enforcement systems and would appropriate funds for the program. The Department of Transportation supported the measure, citing the workload created by the red-light camera pilot and the need to assist police and prosecutors. The Department of the Attorney General supported the concept but recommended technical amendments so the verification language would apply consistently across the chapter and allow the appropriate reviewing entity to act. The committee also heard support from the AAHU Metropolitan Planning Organization and opposition from three individuals. HB 711 would require defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child while driving under the influence to provide financial support to the surviving child. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing that criminal restitution must be tied to verified losses and that this type of long-term support is better handled in civil court, where trusts, conservatorships, and insurance claims can be addressed. The Department of Transportation supported the bill as a deterrent to impaired driving, and police, prosecutors, and an injury prevention group also submitted support. Members questioned whether the measure was better suited to civil litigation, and the public defender agreed that the civil system was the proper venue. HB 108 would allow direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees and require county liquor commissions to adopt rules. The Attorney General raised constitutional concerns, saying the bill’s different treatment of out-of-state manufacturers could violate the dormant Commerce Clause and recommended revisions. Brewers and distillers testified in support, saying the bill would put beer and spirits on a similar footing with wine direct shipment, help small producers reach consumers, and support the local economy without increasing underage access. They also said the bill should be amended to address grandfathering language. No final votes or committee actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• Griggs, Colonel John Craft, General Matthew A....
• Do we have Colonel Skinner, Colonel Griggs, and Colonel Craft, as well as Major General Pritchette here
• And then also we have Colonel John Craft. Yes, ma'am. Good afternoon.
• So, we will be hearing Colonel Craft to the rank of Brigadier General, Army, and also Brigadier General

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• procedure issues that we just want better guidance on what the expectation is so that we can appropriately craft
• procedure issues that we just want better guidance on what the expectation is so that we can appropriately craft
• that it would be amended, but I do want to apologize to the medical community if I gave you a heart attack

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• . >> Representative Craft. >> No. >> Representative Luger Nikolai. >> No. >> Representative Wam. >> Aye
• >> Representative<00:04:34.240> Craft, >> Representative Craft, >> Representative
• Craft, >> no.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But it's also rare that those benefits don't come under attack every single time we try to negotiate,
• The balance of this idea has to be examined and carefully crafted to make sure it works.
• and IDE idea has to be examined and IDE idea has to be examined and carefully<01:12:59.880> crafted
• > to<01:13:00.440> make<01:13:00.600> sure<01:13:00.760> it carefully crafted
• to make sure it carefully crafted to make sure it works<01:13:03.040> representative<01:13:03.560

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Craft and Uh, Representative Craft and Zelelesnikar<00:14:12.959> uh<00:14:13.040> and
• Representative<00:29:54.240> Craft. Representative Craft. Representative Craft.
• Craft moves to amend House number 2438. Craft moves to amend House number 2438.
• Craft. Will explain the amendment. Craft. Will explain the amendment.
• Representative Craft.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• There are more than 9,500 craft brewers in the country now.
• There are more than 9,500 craft brewers in the country now.
• There are more than 9,500 craft brewers in the country now.
• <00:21:22.320> beverage created a a cottage craft beverage created a a cottage craft beverage
• House and have several craft brands. House and have several craft brands.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Senate committees heard HB 108 HD2, which would allow direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees and require liquor commissions to adopt rules. Most testimony came from craft brewers and distillers in support, who said the bill would help small and fragile producers reach customers, move limited or specialty products that wholesalers do not carry, and maintain relationships with visitors after they leave Hawaii. Supporters also argued that direct-to-consumer shipping would not meaningfully increase underage access because common carriers age-gate deliveries and require adult signatures, and that the measure would supplement rather than replace the three-tier system. Opposition came from the Hawaii Food Industry Association and the Hawaii Liquor Wholesalers Association, which said the bill could create problems with minor access and tax revenue and would allow out-of-state manufacturers to ship directly to Hawaii households. Supporters responded that similar concerns were raised when wine direct shipping was adopted and said the existing shipping and reporting systems can track and tax these sales. Several witnesses, including Maui Brewing, Ola Brew, Koloa Rum, Hana Rum, Koulana Rumworks, Koval Distillery, and the Brewers Association, described their small-batch operations, limited distribution options, and the potential for direct shipping to expand sales and jobs. Committee members questioned witnesses about underage access, tax collection, and the impact on the three-tier system. One witness discussed efforts to protect and potentially scale the Hawaiian spirit Okolehao through geographic and sourcing rules. The transcript does not show a final vote or disposition on HB 108 HD2 in the excerpt provided.

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• Thank you, Representative Craft, for this bill. This is important.
• So, I commend Representative Craft on this bill.
• > you<01:19:09.560> for Representative Craft, I thank you for Representative Craft, I thank
• Representative Craft, for this bill. Representative Craft, for this bill.
• I think it's a Craft on this bill.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House first adopted a conference committee report on House File 3900, a constitutional amendment related to state government and school trust lands. Members from both parties praised the work on the bill and said the conference committee returned a clean version of the House-passed measure. The report was adopted without opposition, and the bill was repassed as amended by conference on a 134-0 roll call. The chamber then took up Senate File 4282, a forecast-adjustments bill covering K-12 education, human services, children and families, and transportation. Representative Youakim explained that the conference report restored all four forecast articles plus several no-cost education items, including school fund transfers, utility-payment authority, a paraprofessional licensing clarification, a grant extension, and school trust lands language. Representative Mueller moved to refuse adoption, arguing the report had become a catchall and omitted agreed-upon literacy language; that motion failed 62-72. The House then adopted the conference report, and the bill was repassed as amended by conference on a 94-37 vote. Next, the House concurred in Senate amendments to House File 4138, the social media bill aimed at restricting addictive social media harms for minors. The Senate had removed House “threat alert” language, and the author said that was the only substantive difference. Supporters said the bill would protect kids online and require parental permission for social media accounts for children 15 and under. The House concurred and repassed the bill as amended by the Senate on a 131-2 vote. The House then began consideration of Senate File 2373, a labor and industry bill exempting minor league baseball players from minimum wage and overtime requirements. Through a series of amendments, members added provisions on rural cancer research, disability services and employment access, unemployment insurance for certain laid-off Iron Range miners, and agricultural funding items such as depredation, local foods, down payment assistance, and meat processing grants. One proposed amendment to remove the double-fencing requirement for farmed cervidae was strongly opposed as a threat to deer health and was defeated 61-72. The transcript ends during debate on that amendment, before final disposition of the bill is shown.

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• Representative Craft. Craft. Craft. Thank<00:29:49.880> you,<00:29:49.960> Mr.
• <00:32:26.680> Craft<00:32:27.000> I'll<00:32:27.120> say well, Mr.
• Craft I'll say well, Mr.
• Representative Craft. Thank you, Mr. Chair. So, that is not what I said.
• Representative<00:48:33.960> Craft.<00:48:34.600> No. Representative Craft. No.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee took up House File 3683, which would require the state budget forecast to estimate the budgetary impacts of fraud committed against state programs. Chair Nash argued that fraud has real fiscal effects on the state, that those costs should be quantified in the forecast much like inflation was previously incorporated, and that doing so would help lawmakers understand the true cost of money lost to fraud. He also said the bill was intended to give MMB direction to develop a way to forecast fraud’s impact and that the issue should be treated as part of the state’s fiscal outlook. Deputy Commissioner Anna Mingy of Minnesota Management and Budget testified in opposition to the bill’s approach, saying fraud is unacceptable and MMB is committed to combating it, but that the twice-a-year forecast is not the right tool for this analysis. She said forecasts are forward-looking budget tools based on projected revenues and spending, while fraud analysis is retrospective and involves legal definitions and processes. She also warned that requiring MMB to consult with legislative chairs on fraud estimates before public release could politicize the forecast and would be a departure from current practice. Members raised concerns about how fraud would be defined and quantified, whether the bill would cover known or potential fraud, and whether it would duplicate existing budget adjustments. Chair Nash responded that the bill was modeled on prior inflation-forecast language and said fraud’s fiscal impact should be estimated even if the exact number is debated. Other members questioned whether the proposal would add value or create subjective numbers, while supporters said audits and program integrity data provide a basis for estimating a range. Deputy Commissioner Mingy also answered questions about bond ratings, saying Minnesota maintained its AAA rating and that rating agencies focus on governance and long-term obligations, not specific fraud estimates. She later said the administration’s anti-fraud package includes permanent bans on state contracts and grants for individuals convicted of fraud. The discussion ended without a recorded vote or final action in the excerpt.

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• we're trying to do in that one, that 1750 bill that we're still working out with the cities, uh, to craft
• we're trying to do in that one, that 1750 bill that we're still working out with the cities, uh, to craft
• we're trying to do in that one, that 1750 bill that we're still working out with the cities, uh, to craft
• <00:42:40.520> the<00:42:40.720> language<00:42:41.559> that the cities uh to craft
• the language that the cities uh to craft the language that we<00:42:41.839> can<00:42:42.079>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• communications tool that is showing how the Clean Water Fund has been used to protect, enhance, and restore surface
• He said he is not against trapping or having multiple attacks, but he thought the money was really supposed
• trapping or anything or like having trapping or anything or like having multiple<01:37:59.360> attacks
• but<01:38:00.560> I<01:38:00.719> thought<01:38:01.119> the multiple attacks
• , but I thought the multiple attacks, but I thought the money<01:38:01.679> that<01:38:01.920>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Representative Craft. No. Keagle, no. Representative Craft. No. Craft,<00:36:20.480> no.
• <00:36:21.040> Representative<00:36:21.520> Lucero Craft, no.
• Representative Craft. Thank you, Madam Chair and Chair Tabke.
• <00:38:05.320> Chair Thank you, Representative Craft.
• Chair Thank you, Representative Craft.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee took up House File 1335, a bill to authorize Minnesota digital/mobile driver’s licenses and related electronic credentialing. Chair Tapkey moved the bill as amended to Ways and Means, and the committee adopted the A2 author’s amendment changing the effective date. Tapkey described the bill as a modernization measure modeled on other states, intended to add convenience and security for ID checks at bars, restaurants, airports, hotels, and car rentals, while keeping physical IDs in place. Chair Kosnick objected that the bill’s subject matter should be heard in other committees, especially Commerce, Public Safety, and Judiciary, citing privacy and law-enforcement concerns, but the hearing continued. Several testifiers supported the broader move toward digital credentials and e-titling. Brian McDaniel of the Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association said the hospitality industry supports tools that make it harder for minors to access alcohol, while noting privacy concerns and wanting a role in developing the system. Amanda Doerr of the Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association supported the A3 amendment as an incremental step toward electronic titles and electronic signatures, saying Minnesota is behind other states and that the transition should be gradual. Jim Hurst of the Minnesota Deputy Registrars Association said deputies support moving toward e-titling but raised concerns about liability for fraudulent electronic documents and strongly opposed the A4 revenue-sharing amendment, warning it could put deputy registrars out of business. Sam Krieger, representing private deputy registrars, said the A4 amendment could exclude private deputies and close about half the offices in the state. Chair Tapkey said the A3 and A4 amendments were intended to improve customer service, digital access, and future title transfers, but after hearing objections, both amendments were withdrawn. The committee then considered the A5 amendment offered by Rep. Anderson, which would bar electronic driver’s licenses for people not lawfully present in the United States. Anderson argued it would prevent issuing credentials to people in the country illegally, including suspected terrorists. Opponents, including Rep. Kegel and Rep. Lucero Nicolai, argued it would create unequal treatment and could wrongly affect refugees or asylum seekers. DVS Director Pong Xiong testified that current applications do not include NCIC checks and that standard credentials are validated through document review rather than broader database screening. The transcript ends amid continued debate over the A5 amendment and related privacy and eligibility questions.

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• So imagine just letting some kind of a surface review, which in my professional opinion, and I'm just
• So imagine just letting some kind of a surface review, which in my professional opinion, and I'm just
• So imagine just letting some kind of a surface review, which in my professional opinion, and I'm just
• So imagine just letting some kind of a surface review, which in my professional opinion, and I'm just
• So imagine just letting some kind of a surface review, which in my professional opinion, and I'm just

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Give us the ability to see beyond the surface of issues and understand the real motives behind the words

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Arizona Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a roll call showing 28 members present and two excused. The journal from January 12 was approved, and several guests were introduced, including representatives from CSG West and NCSL, Tucson Electric Power/UniSource Native business resource group members, Yaqui community guests, students from Marcos de Niza High School, and the mayor of Guadalupe. Senators also offered remarks honoring former Attorney General Mark Brnovich with a moment of silence. A major ceremonial item was a proclamation and flag presentation honoring the life and service of Amaya Curley, presented by Senator Hatathlie. The proclamation recognized Curley’s Navy service, her cultural values, and her impact on family and community, and her family was introduced in the gallery. The Senate also recessed briefly for the presentation of an Arizona state flag flown over the Capitol in her memory, accompanied by a certificate from the Secretary of State. On floor business, the President Pro Tem announced extended deadlines for opening Senate folders and for bill introduction sets. The Senate received a House message consenting to adjourn the legislature from January 15 until January 20, and the chamber adopted a motion to accede to that request. The clerk then read a long list of second-reading bills and resolutions covering elections, education, health care, firearms, taxation, transportation, immigration-related reporting, public records, and other topics. No bill votes were taken during this portion beyond the adjournment-related motion, and the Senate later adjourned until January 15, 2026, at 10 a.m.

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• Type A shipments in Type A packaging and use the Department of Transportation special permit for surface