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• cases of public depositories, and they will send it to the Attorney General of the state to take a Chapter
• cases of public depositories, and they will send it to the Attorney General of the state to take a Chapter
• And now they have high school chapters, and they have a high school... ...in the nation, and now they
• have high school chapters, and they have a high school program over 1,000 across the country.
• Would the bill ban a school from providing funding for, like, a Turning Point USA high school chapter

Summary: The committee first took up CS for CS for CS for SB 462 on transportation, adopting a substitute amendment that would require counties receiving transportation surtax proceeds to report how the money is used, prohibit certain airport fees tied to collegiate flight training, create a Sarasota-Manatee Airport Authority pilot program, and fund a traffic signal modernization program with $10 million annually from the State Transportation Trust Fund. The amendment also removed several provisions from the bill, including a sales tax transfer to the trust fund, a bid protest-related contracting requirement, and repeal of the Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council. A late-filed amendment was tabled, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard CS for CS for SB 628, “Lucy's Law,” on boating safety, which would strengthen penalties for leaving the scene of a vessel accident and reckless vessel operation. Lucy’s parents gave emotional testimony in support, describing the fatal 2022 boating crash and urging stronger accountability. The sponsor withdrew pending amendments, and the bill was reported favorably. CS for CS for SB 700, the Florida Farm Bill, was next; the strike-all amendment covered a broad range of agriculture-related changes, including water fluoridation restrictions, labeling rules, drone restrictions over farmland, disaster recovery programs, an honest services registry, FFA-related provisions, and agricultural land preservation. Testimony included support from agricultural and gun-rights groups, opposition from banking, dental, and local-government advocates, and a lengthy public debate over fluoridation and financial discrimination. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. SB 796 on general permits for distributed wastewater treatment systems was reported favorably with little debate. The committee then took up CS for SB 1618 on K-12 education, adopting a delete-all amendment that combined a wide range of education provisions, including VPK flexibility, agriculture education, financial literacy, reading intervention requirements, teacher assignment reporting, restrictions on spending public funds on political or social activism, postsecondary and workforce-related changes, and other school and college system updates. Several speakers opposed the activism-related funding restriction, while the sponsor said the bill was intended to keep publicly funded schools focused on education; the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee considered SB 7016 on initiative petitions, adopting a strike-all amendment that would sharply tighten petition circulation rules and increase penalties. The proposal would require circulators to be Florida residents and U.S. citizens, impose training and registration requirements, shorten petition submission deadlines, require more identifying information on petition forms, limit sponsors to one amendment per election cycle, and create new enforcement and investigation triggers, including a 25% invalid-signature threshold. Sponsors argued the changes were needed to address fraud and protect the integrity of constitutional amendment petitions, while senators raised concerns about due process, public-records issues, burdens on volunteers, and the impact on voters and sponsors. The bill was not reported in the portion provided, and the discussion remained ongoing at the end of the transcript.

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• I'm looking at your Chapter 94 as it relates to zoning.
• We want to continue working with Chair McLean on a lot of the modifications in Chapter 163 as it relates
• You know, Chapter 163 is the Community Planning Act.
• We want to continue working with Chair McLean on a lot of the modifications in Chapter 163 as it relates
• Chapter 163 is the Community Planning Act.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1134, which would extend and clarify the use of qualified private providers and computer-based tools in the building permit and inspection process for residential solar energy systems. The sponsor said the bill is intended to reduce long delays in solar permitting and make the process faster and cheaper; Senator Pizzo questioned whether the problem was limited to specific local governments, and a late-filed amendment clarifying the word “application” was adopted. After brief testimony from an industry representative supporting the measure, the committee reported the bill favorably, with Senator Pizzo voting no. Next, the committee considered SB 784, dealing with issuance of addresses and parcel identification numbers for plats and new development. The bill sets a 14-day timeframe, and an amendment was adopted that would allow use of a private provider if the deadline is missed and would bar fee collection if the local government fails to act within five business days. County representatives said they wanted to keep working on the bill and raised concerns about the private-provider language and the short deadlines, while several senators discussed whether the process should be handled earlier on the front end. The committee then reported the bill favorably. The committee also passed SB 1738 on transportation concurrency, which would let counties that previously opted out of concurrency opt back in by maintaining current levels of service. SB 1080, a local government land regulation bill, was described as a measure to speed development approvals by setting stricter timelines, limiting repeated information requests, and imposing penalties for noncompliance; local-government testimony opposed it as a loss of local control, while builders supported it. After debate, SB 1080 was reported favorably. SB 1260, which clarifies county constitutional officer budget procedures and creates an appeal process for clerks and supervisors of elections similar to sheriffs, was also reported favorably after members discussed possible adjustments to avoid burdening county budget negotiations. Finally, the committee took up SB 420, as amended by a strike-all, which would prohibit counties and municipalities from adopting or funding DEI-related ordinances, policies, programs, offices, or contracts, and would expose officials to misfeasance/malfeasance claims and local governments to lawsuits. The sponsor said the amendment removed retroactive language, delayed the effective date, and added definitions and contract-certification requirements, but many senators and public speakers argued the bill was overbroad, vague, and would chill local efforts such as Black History Month, women-owned business programs, minority contracting, and community outreach. Supporters said it would ensure merit-based government action and consistency with state standards. The amendment was adopted, but the bill drew extensive opposition testimony and debate over its scope and potential conflict with federal and state law.

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• I can't remember what the right terminology in Chapter 108 was, but it's. physical, basically physical
• Under chapter 108 of the Occupations Code, I want to be clear, this is not a rule we have, this is something
• that under Chapter 108, they are barred from holding a social work license forever.
• and then they have since filed suit against the agency seeking to overturn the petition. statute in Chapter
• That were convicted of felonies, were they like violent felonies, or I guess you said under Chapter 108

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• This would just require clarifying or housekeeping language in a statute in Chapter 179A. Mr.
• This would just require clarifying or housekeeping language in a statute in Chapter 179A. Mr.
• :09:52.279> in housekeeping language in a statute in housekeeping language in a statute in chapter
• chapter chapter 179a<00:09:54.440> Mr<00:09:54.680> chair<00:09:54.920> and<00:

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• So this executive board is defined as a health-related board under chapter 214.
• health-related board under chapter 214. health-related board under chapter 214.
• And then we have a process under chapter 14 where that's done.
• under chapter 14 where that's done.<02:08:46.960> And<02:08:47.120> I<02:08:47.160>
• And you'll notice that it we reference chapter or statute 16B.981, subdivision 2, numerous times.

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• actually defines what where the chapter actually defines what a<00:26:36.880> CTE<00:26:37.440
• under the chapter not be subject<02:15:57.679> to<02:15:57.920> waiverss.
• <02:19:17.359> related<02:19:17.679> to<02:19:18.240> um it says this chapter
• <02:20:00.160> Is for a waiver is under chapter 194E.
• Is for a waiver is under chapter 194E.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• But most egregious of all, this has Chapter 388 in this amendment, which is not in the bill at all.
• most egregious of all, this has chapter most egregious of all, this has chapter 388<00:21:50.080
• And even under the GOP's own rules proposal from earlier this session, a new chapter being inserted into
• The chapter 388, just in case anyone's curious, has the title County Attorneys.
• I think everyone would understand that chapter 388, even though there's not a provision relating to chapter

Keywords: 1183, house

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• in the United States, Europe, chapters in the United States, Europe, chapters in the United States,
• across the state of Alabama. chapters across the state of Alabama. chapters across the state of Alabama
• Alabama Fraternity Incorporated and the Alabama Fraternity Incorporated and the Alabama District chapters
• for their outstanding District chapters for their outstanding District chapters for their outstanding
• from Birmingham, Jefferson chapter from Birmingham, Jefferson chapter from Birmingham, Jefferson County

Bills: HJR 4, HJR 6, HB 195, HB 13, HB 143, HB 135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax

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• General's office in drafting a draft bill that we attached to our testimony, creating a standalone chapter
• Section 4, HRS 481B-4, already provides that any violation of any section of chapter 481B is deemed an
• 481b which is the any section of chapter 481b which is the chapter<02:09:30.159> this<02:09:30.320
• > new<02:09:30.480> language<02:09:30.840> is<02:09:30.960> being chapter
• this new language is being chapter this new language is being placed<02:09:31.559> into<02:09

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Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 302, which would repeal the requirement that a provider-patient relationship for medical cannabis certification be established in person first. The Department of Health said it supported the House Draft 2 version as a way to expand patient access, and several testifiers from the medical cannabis community and dispensary industry supported the bill, especially for patients on outer islands or those unable to travel. One witness asked that earlier language removed in committee be restored to further improve access. Representative Shimizu asked whether follow-up in-person visits would still occur, and DOH responded that this varies by provider, with some continuing in-person care and others moving to telehealth for chronic conditions. The committee then took up House Bill 712, relating to the federal 340B drug pricing program and contract pharmacies. The Office of Consumer Protection and the Attorney General’s office both said they supported the bill’s purpose but wanted it clarified and possibly moved into a standalone chapter rather than chapter 481B. Supporters, including Hawaii Pacific Health and the Queen’s Health Systems, said the bill is needed to protect safety-net funding and access to discounted drugs, citing large financial benefits from 340B and losses caused by manufacturer restrictions on contract pharmacies. PhRMA opposed the bill, arguing the issue is not access to discounts but accountability and transparency in how contract pharmacies distribute benefits, and said it was willing to discuss amendments. Members asked follow-up questions about whether there was data showing misuse; PhRMA said it did not have numbers, while hospital witnesses said the program is federally audited and used appropriately in Hawaii. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1482, HD1, which would tighten hemp and controlled-substance definitions to exclude Schedule I cannabinoids from manufactured hemp products and clarify the treatment of artificially derived cannabis. The Department of Health supported the measure, saying it adds clarity to existing prohibitions. Kūre Hawaii and other supporters said it would close loopholes involving Delta-8 and similar products. An individual testifier urged stronger language to also cover compounds such as HHC, THCA, THCP, and THCO. In response to questions about enforcement against mislabeled hemp products, DOH explained that THC percentages are relative to product weight, that some products can remain under the hemp threshold while still containing significant THC, and that hemp flower is already prohibited from direct retail sale, though enforcement can be complicated and involves both administrative and criminal authorities.

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• we need it to be in, section one will require the OLA to refer public tips on fraud as defined in chapter
• When you're under chapter 13D, the regular open meeting law, when there are finalists, those names are
• <00:25:14.919> 13 important part of the law is chapter 13 important part of the law is chapter
• here in Minnesota for Prosperity chapter here in Minnesota um<01:30:52.520> in<01:30:52.639><
• I'm not sure about this batch of chapter I'm not sure about this batch of definitions<01:52:51.920><

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• comply is subject to a noncriminal traffic infraction and is punishable by nonmoving violation as per Chapter
• This bill creates a new section in Chapters 494 and 560 to require a licensed mortgage or money services

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• comply is subject to a noncriminal traffic infraction and is punishable by nonmoving violation as per Chapter
• Senator Martin: This bill creates a new section in Chapters 494 and 560 to require a licensed mortgage

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Representative Dahl, I think that's on page two, and it's in the marked-out sections of the chapters.
• Oh, it's just where the chapters are marked out? I believe so. Okay. I'm sure it's in here.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• It allows a waiver of a variety of sections, but including Division 2, which includes Chapter 3.2, which
• under current law, those two departments can coordinate and waive any part of that section, including Chapter

Summary: The Assembly Aging and Long-Term Care Committee met on June 24 with a substitute chair presiding and considered three measures. SB 352 by Senator Reyes was placed on the consent calendar and approved unanimously, 7-0, to be re-referred to the Committee on Emergency Management. SB 433 by Senator Wahab, presented on behalf of Senator Stern, was heard next and focused on room-and-board protections for participants in the assisted living waiver and CalAIM assisted living transition community support programs. Supporters, including Justice in Aging, CANHR, the Western Center on Law and Poverty, the California Commission on Aging, and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Association, argued the bill would prevent low-income Medi-Cal residents from being charged unaffordable rates and losing their housing. Opponents, including the California Assisted Living Association, LeadingAge California, and Six B’s, said they remained concerned about the bill’s rent-control implications and statutory scope, though they acknowledged recent amendments addressed some eligibility issues. After committee discussion, SB 433 was approved 5-1 with one abstention and re-referred to the Committee on Human Services. The committee also heard SB 582 by Senator Stern, presented by Senator Wahab, which would allow state departments to issue disaster suspensions of active licenses for facilities rendered inoperable by declared emergencies, waive some licensing fees, and provide temporary flexibility for community-based adult services, child care, and evacuation planning requirements for skilled nursing and residential care facilities. Support came from the California Assisted Living Association, LeadingAge California, the California Commission on Aging, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Association, CANHR, and a child care resource center, all describing the bill as helpful for rebuilding and continuity of services after disasters. There was no recorded opposition, and SB 582 passed unanimously, 7-0, to the Committee on Health. The meeting then adjourned.

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• And the other one pertains to our public records chapter.
• I can share that there's 424 session law chapters, however. 424. And how many bills introduced?

Summary: The committee began with introductions of members and staff, then approved the minutes from the previous meeting and approved a step increase for Code Advisor Kathy Buckley. Staff reported on publication sales and distribution, noting that 2024 paper and paid sales were down from prior years, while online access and reduced demand for printed copies continued to trend downward. Members discussed the continuing role of printed RCWs and session laws, with staff explaining that libraries and counties remain the main paper purchasers and that some specialized titles are still produced in print and electronic formats. The committee then reviewed a table of “multiple actions” affecting RCW sections from the 2025 session. Staff explained that 153 sections had multiple amendments or related actions, but most could be merged through editorial authority; about 10 sections would likely need future legislative cleanup. The committee approved the table, allowing staff to proceed with merging where possible. Financially, staff reported the office was on track to return about $542,000 to the state, though that amount may decrease slightly because of end-of-year purchases, including a shared printer for LSS. They also noted a slight budget reduction for the next fiscal year, but said staffing adjustments and existing coverage should prevent problems. The committee discussed upcoming rulemaking to align the office’s public records procedures with House and Senate practices, including designating a public records officer and updating language to reflect current legislative structure. Staff said the process would follow standard APA rulemaking and could take roughly six months. Members also heard about a prior “video auditor” incident at the office and the office’s response and training. Finally, staff provided a building update: the office is scheduled to move back into the renovated Pritchard building on September 14, 2026, with furniture selection underway. At the end of the meeting, staff shared session statistics, including 424 session law chapters, 1,305 House bills introduced, 1,082 Senate bills introduced, 238 House bills passed, and 193 Senate bills passed, and the committee adjourned.

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• unprecedented in, in, in, in, in my understanding, it, it doesn't work that way with, uh, with, uh, uh, under chapter
• 66 or chapter 283 for telecoms, that would be cable and telecom.

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• In act relating to child support pass-through, and amending RCW 2024, Chapter 174, Section 4.
• In act relating to child support pass-through and amending RCW 2024, Chapter 174, Section 4.

Summary: The Senate opened with a moment of silence for Senator Chris Gildon and his family after the death of his wife, Autumn. It then took up several bills on final passage, beginning with Substitute House Bill 2020, which establishes a 3.1% B&O tax rate for payment card processing activities and allows a deduction for certain related fees. Supporters said it resolves a long-running dispute with the Department of Revenue; it passed 47-0. The chamber also passed House Bill 2039, delaying the child support pass-through expansion from 2026 to 2029, and House Bill 2040, delaying the elimination of recoveries from the Aged, Blind, and Disabled Assistance Program from October 2025 to October 2028. Supporters framed both as timing changes, while opponents argued they would postpone benefits for families and vulnerable people. Both bills passed 25-22. Substitute House Bill 2051, dealing with payment to acute care hospitals for difficult-to-discharge patients, passed 27-20 after several proposed amendments were withdrawn. Supporters said the bill helps hospitals care for patients who have nowhere else to go, while opponents argued the state should not delay payment support for these patients. The Senate also passed In Gross Substitute House Bill 2061, imposing a 10% concession fee on duty-free sales to fund tourism promotion and sustainable aviation fuel, over objections that it was a tax increase passed on to consumers. Finally, Substitute House Bill 2077, which taxes certain business activities related to zero-emission vehicle credits, passed 28-19 after an amendment to remove or narrow parts of the tax was rejected. Supporters said the measure would encourage spending of credits and support clean transportation goals, while opponents called it a targeted tax on Tesla and warned it could raise EV prices. The Senate then concurred in amended Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1293, a litter and plastic bag measure that increases litter penalties and keeps the planned bag-thickness increase from taking effect, and passed it 27-20. The Senate adjourned until April 27, 2025.

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• We also have attorneys appointed under Chapter 264 of the Family Code. ...which are in court-ordered
• parents to select attorneys for termination cases, I would suggest that attorneys appointed under Chapter

Bills: SB629, SB1015, SB2501, SB2933

Keywords: child support, interest accrual, family law, delinquency, financial judgment, statutory probate courts, probate court fees, judicial fund, county reimbursement, comptroller, Texas Government Code, Local Government Code, court fees, fee allocation, excess contributions, judicial education and support fund, presiding judge salary, county finance, court administration, Texas judiciary

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• Uh, the Texas chapter of the Recording Academy are gathering in Austin today, celebrating the unique
• have uplifted, we congratulate you on a well-earned retirement and wish you all the best in the next chapter

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• The Texas Chapter of the Recording Academy are gathering in Austin today celebrating the unique musical
• I wish you all the best in the next chapter. Thank you so much. God bless. 571 572 Ms.

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