Bills: SB 32, SB 464, SB 996, SB 1163, SB 1173, SB 1277, SB 1452, SB 1453, SB 1548, SB 1882, SB 1883, SB 2016

Keywords: ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, fireworks, retail sales, regulation, public safety, holidays, municipal management, continuation elections, districts, debt management, voter approval, charter amendment, home-rule municipality, local government, petition requirements

Bills: SB 32, SB 464, SB 996, SB 1163, SB 1173, SB 1277, SB 1452, SB 1453, SB 1548, SB 1882, SB 1883, SB 2016

Keywords: ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, fireworks, retail sales, regulation, public safety, holidays, municipal management, continuation elections, districts, debt management, voter approval, charter amendment, home-rule municipality, local government, petition requirements

Bills: SB 32, SB 464, SB 996, SB 1163, SB 1173, SB 1277, SB 1452, SB 1453, SB 1548, SB 1882, SB 1883, SB 2016

Keywords: ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, fireworks, retail sales, regulation, public safety, holidays, municipal management, continuation elections, districts, debt management, voter approval, charter amendment, home-rule municipality, local government, petition requirements

Transcript Highlights:

• Before 2-2-6, the Chair calls on Representative Morales-Shaw to explain the bill.
• Thank you. 2-2 and calls on Representative Lauderback to explain the bill.
• This bill expands the list of qualifying municipalities to include a municipality through which the Comal
• of a municipally owned convention center.
• Additionally, as an eligible coastal municipality, the City of Galveston receives 2% of the state hotel

Bills: HB 1039, HB2289, HB2370, HB2404, HB3066, HB3076, HB3117, HB3118, HB3169, HB3178, HB3179, HB3182, HB3196, HB3241, HB3377, HB3500, HB3567, HB3715, HB3954, HB4098, HB4109, HB4222, HB4226, HB4412, HB4659, HB4682, HB4683, HB4755, HB4926, HB5165, HB5562, HB5596

Keywords: hotel occupancy tax, municipal revenue, tax authority, border counties, tax legislation, municipalities, hotel tax revenue, convention centers, economic development, local government authority, HB 2370, HOT tax, venue projects, convention center, municipal finance, local government code, Section 334.0082, tourism tax, debt financing, bond repayment

Transcript Highlights:

• Secondly, and this is my favorite part, under Section 2, this bill asks CPE to convene the chief academic
• Secondly, and this is my favorite part, under Section 2, this bill asks CPE to convene the chief academic
• House Bill 307 with House Committee Sub 3, House Committee Sub 2 passes with the expression of opinion
• Committee Sub 3 3 3 House<00:20:08.640> Committee<00:20:08.920> Sub<00:20:09.200> 2<
• /c> House Committee Sub 2 House Committee Sub 2 passes<00:20:11.520> with<00:20:11.680> the

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call: 0:00 Bills for Consideration: 26RS HB 94 – 2:40 26RS HB 307 – 15:00 Adjournment: 20:15, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Postsecondary Education met with a quorum, welcomed new member Representative Beverly Chester-Burton, and recognized interns in attendance. The committee then took up House Bill 94, which would require the Council on Postsecondary Education to host an online transfer portal for students, require annual university updates to transfer data, and convene academic officers to study and report on streamlining high-demand pathways such as teaching and nursing. Representative Vanessa Grossl said the bill was revised in response to prior concerns and emphasized that the goal was to improve transparency, reduce time to degree, and lower student debt. Travis Powell of CPE supported the measure, saying the portal and study would improve transparency and help identify barriers to transfer. The committee adopted the committee substitute for House Bill 94 and then passed the bill out favorably by roll call vote, sending it to the House floor. The committee also reconsidered House Bill 307, dealing with proactive postsecondary admissions, after earlier discussion and additional meetings. Chair James Tipton explained that the new substitute made several changes, including addressing a FERPA concern by having KDE share student information directly with universities, limiting social security number use to the last four digits plus date of birth, and adding provisions for KIA to include a link or QR code to the common online application in KEYS scholarship notifications. Members adopted House Committee Substitute 3 for House Bill 307, with Representative Stalker noting support for the social security number change. The committee then passed House Bill 307 as amended with a favorable recommendation to the House floor. No other substantive actions were taken.

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftcg9CJ6zH0, 2026-07-02T01:23:19+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 2:15 - GM728 9:18 - GM698 12:10 - GM699 17:00 - DM WTL 1:00 PM 19:30 - GM695 39:45 - GM696 45:37 - GM697 1:01:59 DM WTL 1:00 PM 1:05:00 - HCR9 1:05:24 - HCR10 HD2 1:06:39 - HCR11 HD2 1:07:04 - HCR12 HD2 1:07:40 - HCR13 HD2 1:09:09 - HCR14 HD2 1:11:40 - HCR22 HD2 1:13:39 - DM WTL 2:15 PM Hearing Notices: WTL 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL_04-11-24_.pdf WTL 2:15 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL_04-11-24-1_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li5rXK5vmxg, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HUS_02-09-23_.PDF Followed by HUS-HLT 11:30am Decision Making: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HUS-HLT_02-09-23_.PDF 12:08 - Introduction (HUS) 12:46 - HB618 14:03 - HB841 15:40 - HB415, HD1 (HSCR32) 19:03 - HB225, HD1 (HSCR22) 19:45 - HB448 26:21 - HB449 30:05 - HB446 35:09 - HB581 50:00 - HB456 59:18 - HB1365 1:13:43 - HB870 1:17:07 - HB938 1:19:58 - HB740 1:26:30 - HB782 1:30:43 - HB1188 1:32:23 - HB1487 2:47:07 - Decision Making ----------------- 2:44:47 - Intro to Joint (HUS/HLT) 2:44:58 HB1357 (DM Only), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ypeiQD_MzI, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AGR-HLT_02-08-23_.PDF Followed by 9:45am Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AGR_02-08-23_.PDF Followed by AGR-ECD 11:30am Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AGR-ECD_02-08-23_.PDF Timestamps: 10:52 - Introduction 13:01 - HB1359 28:30 - Decision Making ------------------------ 55:07 - Introduction to AGR/HLT 9:45am Agenda 57:00 - HB695 1:05:14 - HB1269 1:09:15 - HB947 1:17:57 - HB306 1:23:15 - HB1250 1:25:31 - HB1295 1:37:49 - Decision Making ------------------------ 2:47:31 - Introduction to AGR/ECD 11:30am Agenda 2:48:12 - HB489 2:52:45 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• So, if you all will look in your packet, it's labeled as Amendment 2.
• Deputies that you're trying to give to municipal officers.
• So it will only apply to municipal warrants. Correct?
• There are Class B and Class C offenses that I think most of us would feel pretty strongly about if we
• I want to know how many municipal courts there are.

Bills: HB43, SB81, SB178, SB138, SB89, SB183, HB27, HB188, HB199, HB190, SB117, HB43, HB27

Keywords: criminal procedure, split sentencing, probation, Class A felony, Class B felony, minimum confinement, speedy trial, visiting judge, court administration, violent crimes, Alabama Supreme Court, employment, criminal record, certificate of employability, occupational licensing, negligent hiring, rehabilitation, limited relief, tribal police, law enforcement

Transcript Highlights:

• This bill is one of the fairest processes that are being utilized by several counties and municipalities
• I've taught countless classes for seasoned officers and brand-new baby cops alike. I love this job.
• Over the past few years, deputies have resigned and gone to school districts or smaller municipalities
• bill affects only the largest county in the state, Harris County, which boasts a budget exceeding $2
• County-owned or leased buildings are subject to local building codes but must also undergo municipal

Bills: HB240, HB2097, HB2731, HB3087, HB3234, HB3319, HB3394, HB3687, HB4105, HB4205, HB4350, HB4462, HB4642, HB4801, HB5403

Keywords: quorum, tax levy, county governance, local government, population regulations, quorum requirement, Texas counties, population threshold, deputy sheriff, civil service, law enforcement, appeals process, sheriff's department, HB 2731, roadside vendors, solicitors, county regulation, border counties, Mexico border, Transportation Code

Summary: The subcommittee on county and regional government heard a long agenda of county-related bills, with most measures left pending after testimony. HB 2097, by Rep. Martinez, would let counties that opt in use an independent hearing examiner instead of a civil service commission for certain deputy sheriff discipline appeals; the bill drew support from CLEET’s Robert Leonard, who said it would be fairer and faster, and it was left pending. HB 4642, by Rep. Gonzalez, would require counties that contract with out-of-state jail facilities to include Texas jail-standard protections and oversight; Gonzalez, detainee Jess Hampton, his wife, Texas Jail Project’s Krish Kundu, and TCJS director Brandon Wood all discussed deaths and poor conditions in Louisiana facilities, staffing shortages, and the need for guardrails and data collection. The bill was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4350, by Rep. Capriglione, allowing peace officers to request redaction of personal information from online real property records. Supporters said officers face targeted threats and should have protections similar to judges; a title industry witness warned about preserving the integrity of land records. The bill was left pending. HB 3687, by Rep. Harless, would require county fire marshals in counties over 100,000 to meet training and certification standards within set timeframes; Harris County Fire Marshal Laurie Christensen supported professionalization, and the bill was left pending. HB 4105 would let very large counties give a local-bid preference for construction and infrastructure contracts, and HB 4205 would require pay parity for similar law enforcement ranks within large counties; both were supported by Harris County officials and constables and left pending. Later, the committee heard HB 5403, which would repeal a special rule limiting Dallas and Tarrant county sheriffs’ control over commissary funds; the author said it would remove an outdated population bracket, and the bill was left pending. HB 4462 would require large counties to allow elected officials named in civil suits to seek outside counsel and have a role in settlement decisions; supporters argued county attorneys and commissioners court can have conflicts of interest, while questions focused on who qualifies and whether the bill could complicate settlements. The bill was left pending. Finally, HB 240, by Rep. Swanson, would restore a five-member quorum requirement for Harris County tax levies, effectively preventing tax action without all commissioners present and defaulting to the no-new-revenue rate if quorum is not met; urban counties opposed it as a potential budget obstruction, while supporters said it protects taxpayers and representation. That bill was also left pending. The transcript ends as the committee begins HB 3319, which would create a civil service system for constable department employees in large counties, but the discussion is cut off before testimony or action.

Transcript Highlights:

• This bill is one of the fairest processes that are being utilized by several counties and municipalities
• I'm an instructor in several different law enforcement disciplines and have taught countless classes
• Keep in mind that counties, ESDs, and municipalities have different rules and different statutes.
• Over the past few years, deputies have resigned and gone to school districts or smaller municipalities
• It was winter; the windchill dropped to 2 degrees, and he got pneumonia.

Bills: HB240, HB2097, HB2731, HB3087, HB3234, HB3319, HB3394, HB3687, HB4105, HB4205, HB4350, HB4462, HB4642, HB4801, HB5403, HB240

Keywords: quorum, tax levy, county governance, local government, population regulations, quorum requirement, Texas counties, population threshold, deputy sheriff, civil service, law enforcement, appeals process, sheriff's department, HB 2731, roadside vendors, solicitors, county regulation, border counties, Mexico border, Transportation Code

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgFY17EJ4iE, 2026-07-02T01:23:13+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 1:10 - HB 129 4:20 - HB 470 HD 2 SD 1 26:28 - HB 824 HD 2 34:10 - SB 2181 40:43 - SB 2107 45:28 - SB 2138 50:43 - DM JDC 10:00 AM Hearing Notice: JDC 10:00 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_01-25-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FE1VOJg5rc, 2026-07-02T01:22:51+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT_03-13-24_.PDF Followed by 10:00 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT_03-13-24_2_.PDF Then followed by HLT/HUS 10:30 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT-HUS_03-13-24_.PDF Then followed by HLT/HUS 11:30 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT-HUS_03-13-24_2_.PDF Timestamps: 10:38 - Introduction 11:44 - SB2556, SD2 19:41 - SB3129, SD2 23:26 - SB2682, SD1 24:07 - SB3125, SD2 28:40 - SB2605, SD2 54:49 - SB3000, SD2 1:05:12 - SB3239, SD2 2:41:26 - Decision Making ------------------------- 1:14:33 - Introduction to HLT 10:00AM Agenda 1:14:46 - SB3128, SD2 1:31:37 - SB2837, SD2 1:43:51 - Decision Making ------------------------- 1:44:25 - Introduction to HLT/HUS 10:30AM Agenda 1:44:28 - SB3139, SD2 2:12:36 - Decision Making ------------------------- 2:47:04 - Introduction to HLT/HUS 11:30AM DM Agenda 2:47:13 - SB2285, SD2 (DM Only), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NBzdsEQ924, 2026-07-02T01:23:35+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:14 - HB 2296 HD1 18:24 - HB 1934 HD1 25:52 - EDU-CPN 2:00 PM HB 2161 HD3 39:43 - DM EDU-CPN 2:00 PM 42:03 - EDU 1:12 PM HB 2567 HD1 42:44 - DM EDU 1:12 PM 46:43 - HB 2592 HD2 01:04:38 - HB 2437 HD1 01:05:03 - DM EDU-WLA 1:11 PM Hearing Notices: EDU-WLA 1:11 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_EDU-WLA_03-25-26_.PDF EDU 1:12 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_EDU_03-25-26_.PDF EDU-CPN 2:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_EDU-CPN_03-25-26_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• So, do they transition into the Class A journeyman, Class A master is what they did?
• So, do they transition into the Class A journeyman, Class A master is what they did?
• So, do they transition into the Class A journeyman, Class A master is what they did?
• So, do they transition into the Class A journeyman, Class A master is what they did?
• So, do they transition into the Class A journeyman, Class A master is what they did?

Bills: HF3707, HF3732, HF2581, HF3731

Keywords: unemployment insurance, judicial officials, paid leave, economic development, worker protections, workforce development, unemployment benefits, youth training, grants, job creation, grant funding, revolving loan, underserved communities, disadvantaged groups, electrical licensing, installation, Class A installer, regulations, labor and industry, 1183

Summary: The committee first adopted the minutes from February 26 and then heard House File 2581, authored by Representative Frazier, which sought $1 million for Fortis Capital, a nonprofit economic development lender. Frazier and Fortis CEO Brian Smith described Fortis as a gap-financing lender that helps underserved entrepreneurs who cannot meet traditional bank underwriting standards. They said the organization has made 37 loans totaling more than $4 million since 2021, leveraged another $29.5 million, and created 314 jobs. Smith said Fortis typically charges around 6.5% interest, has had two defaults, and uses a revolving loan fund model that recycles repayments; members discussed how the proposal fits with other state economic development programs and whether Fortis should instead be part of a competitive grant process. The chair laid HF 2581 over for possible inclusion in a budget bill. The committee then heard House File 3707, brought by Representative Berg, which would extend confidentiality protections to unemployment insurance and paid leave judges and related staff by adding them to the definition of judges for purposes of protecting personal information. Berg and testifiers from the Department of Economic Development and MAPE said the bill responds to harassment and safety concerns, including threats, doxxing, and an attack near an office, and is intended to protect people making sensitive determinations. MAPE supported the bill as an update to existing protections for similar workers. Members raised concerns that the bill’s language was too broad, especially the reference to the paid leave division, and questioned whether it should cover only judges or also call-center and other staff. Department and committee members agreed the language likely needed narrowing and discussed possible amendments and whether to move the bill to Judiciary and then revisit it. No final vote was taken on HF 3707 during the discussion, and the bill remained under consideration for further language work.

Bills: SB 243, SB 1586, SB 1891, SB 1959, SB 2159, SB 2568

Keywords: wastewater treatment, environmental permits, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, package plant, environmental protection, water utilities, sewer services, ratemaking, regulatory authority, Class A B C D utilities, rate proceedings, financial integrity, aquifer, Edwards Aquifer, water injection, environmental regulation, groundwater management

Transcript Highlights:

• We'll get started with House Bill 2 this morning. From Senator Givens. Senator Maiden, here.
• We'll get started with House Bill 2 this morning. T.J. Roberts, District 66. Thank you, Mr.
• House Bill 2 is simply about vindicating a tax exemption that the Kentucky General Assembly enacted and
• For those reasons, House Bill 2 is essential to undo the mistake that was made in August of last year
• Committee to pass House Bill 2 as amended by Senate Committee Substitute 1. Very good.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:10 HB 2 Discussion 00:01:00 HB 2 Vote 00:04:00 HB 544 Discussion 00:05:05 HB 544 Vote 00:06:15 HB 552 Discussion 00:07:00 HB 552 Vote 00:08:40 HB 605 Discussion 00:09:35 HB 605 Vote 00:11:35 HB 606 Discussion 00:12:10 HB 606 Vote 00:15:40 HB 695 Discussion 00:16:25 HB 695 Vote 00:34:05, 958, all

Summary: The Appropriations and Revenue Committee took up several House bills and committee substitutes. House Bill 2, as amended by Senate Committee Substitute 1, was described by Rep. T.J. Roberts as restoring a tax exemption enacted in 2024 by providing refunds with interest to those improperly taxed and creating a cause of action; the substitute also aligned state filing deadlines for certain flood-disaster counties with the federal November 15 deadline. The committee adopted the substitute and then passed the bill with favorable expression. The committee also adopted a title amendment for House Bill 544, which Rep. Jason Petrie said was part of the state’s flood-relief discussion and would allow the guard cap to be used over the biennium rather than annually, effectively increasing the cap from $50 million per year to $100 million over two years; the measure passed with favorable expression. House Bill 552, handled by Rep. Josh Bray after Rep. Kim King’s absence, was described as simplifying tourist commission appointments. The committee substitute added creation of the Kentucky-Ireland Trade Commission and changed marina licensing agreements by exempting private contractors from the model procurement code. The committee adopted the substitute, approved a title amendment, and passed the bill with favorable expression. House Bill 605, sponsored by Rep. Kim King, clarified which grants qualify for a grant program and allowed cities or counties to apply on behalf of water districts or other entities not directly affiliated with them; Rebecca Hearts of Grant Ready Kentucky said the program had matched $103 million of the $200 million allocation, generating about $469.98 million in total project value. The committee adopted the title amendment and passed the bill with favorable expression. House Bill 606, by Rep. Wade Williams, added a capital-oversight reporting requirement for school district general obligation bonds that had been omitted from prior legislation. The committee substitute also made several budget and program adjustments, including moving Regional Training Center funds, accelerating funding for the Grand Lyric Theater, correcting water funding language, removing Odyssey Inc. language from a treatment-related item, fixing a double appropriation to LifeWorks Transition Academy, clarifying carry-forward language, allowing SRO reimbursements for public and non-public schools, and authorizing an additional $10 million in agency bonds for Western Kentucky University athletic facilities. The committee adopted the substitute, approved a title amendment, and passed the bill with favorable expression. The committee then spent the most time on House Bill 695, a Medicaid-related bill. Rep. Adam Bowling said the bill was intended to stabilize Medicaid, create oversight and advisory mechanisms, and address growth in the program. Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Eric Friedlander and Medicaid CFO Steve Beckle said they were generally supportive of the transparency and reporting changes but flagged risks, including federal compliance concerns, budget growth from changing the drug rebate treatment, administrative costs tied to MCO rebidding and a managed long-term services study, and some data-collection challenges. Representatives from the Kentucky Association of Healthcare Facilities opposed the section calling for a managed long-term care reimbursement study, arguing it would be costly, duplicative, and likely ineffective, and they warned against managed care models for long-term care. Despite the concerns, the committee adopted the committee substitute by voice vote and moved the bill forward with favorable expression.

Transcript Highlights:

• in municipal government.
• limits of the municipality.
• You're going to testify on 2161-2? The chair closes.
• Kevin Burns, Commissioner of Precinct 2, for the bill.
• It's not the class part of this bill, is it?

Bills: SB1169, SB1285, SB1583, SB1611, SB1898, SB1976, SB2160, SB2161, SB2658, SB2661, SB2662, SB2692, SB1055, SB1359, SB2660

Keywords: water service, sewer service, public utility, joint operation, infrastructure, municipality, compliance, SB 1285, bats, bat protection, wildlife protection, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Parks and Wildlife Code Section 63.101, hunting bats, bat possession, bat sales, bat trade, pest control, licensed pest control professional, animal control officer

Transcript Highlights:

• Green grass as they wanted, like a city or a municipality can do.

Bills: SB1169, SB1285, SB1583, SB1611, SB1898, SB1976, SB2160, SB2161, SB2658, SB2661, SB2662, SB2692, SB1055, SB1359, SB2660

Keywords: water service, sewer service, public utility, joint operation, infrastructure, municipality, compliance, SB 1285, bats, bat protection, wildlife protection, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Parks and Wildlife Code Section 63.101, hunting bats, bat possession, bat sales, bat trade, pest control, licensed pest control professional, animal control officer

Transcript Highlights:

• They may not have as green grass as they wanted like a city or municipal can do.
• We are pending Senate Bill 2160 by Senator Flores jurisdiction of PUC over Texas municipal owned water

Bills: SB 1169, SB 1285, SB 1583, SB 1611, SB 1898, SB 1976, SB 2160, SB 2161, SB 2658, SB 2661, SB 2662, SB 2692, SB 1055, SB 1359, SB 2660

Keywords: water service, sewer service, public utility, joint operation, infrastructure, municipality, compliance, SB 1285, bats, bat protection, wildlife protection, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Parks and Wildlife Code Section 63.101, hunting bats, bat possession, bat sales, bat trade, pest control, licensed pest control professional, animal control officer