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• medical devices and medical technology. medical devices and medical technology.
• So that's really the medical device.
• leader in medical device manufacturing. leader in medical device manufacturing.
• midsize mom and pops u medical device midsize mom and pops u medical device manufacturers<01:18:
• device of the most recognized medical device players<01:18:43.360> on<01:18:43.520> the

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• . >> SENATOR YARBOROUGH IS EXCUSED.PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES.
• THAT'S THE CAPTURE DEVICE PART.
• THE CAPTURE DEVICES IS AN EXAMPLE OF FEEDBACK WE CONTINUE TO RECEIVE.
• MANUFACTURERS OF PORTABLE WIRELESS DEVICES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE DEVICE OWNERS AND INDEPENDENT REPAIR
• DEVICES HAVE TREMENDOUS ROLE AND DATA LIFE.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• As part of that, we connect three of the top ports of authority in the U.S.: the ports of Long Beach,
• These particular devices that we have out there.
• Highly autonomous vehicles are those that are connected in some form or fashion.
• Next, we have SAMSERA's Connected Operations Platform, Artificial Intelligence Driven.
• There's just a set license cost per device. Well, thank you for that, Mr. Vice Chair.

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• HP46T is essentially behind the meter for small scale solar generation devices.
• overwhelming support to ensure that individuals that wanted to install small scale plug-in solar devices
• that don't generate more than 1.2 kilowatts connect to a standard 120-volt electric outlet and comply
• that the energy generated does not go back into the grid, will not be considered an intracorrect connection
• The goal is to clarify them and re-signal to people that if they do decide to get these devices at home

Bills: HB3724, HB3392, HB3466, HB4060

Keywords: high-demand facilities, electric utilities, public infrastructure, water management, taxpayer-funded subsidies, decommissioning plans, local control, citizen initiative, referendum, electric utility, large load customers, infrastructure, utility planning, electricity rates, cost allocation, data centers, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, ratepayer protection, HB3466

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• Please introduce... devices while driving making impaired devices while driving making impaired driving
• it is a good way to make connections it is a good way to make connections with<00:31:22.760>
• <00:40:00.760> in designed for cultural connectivity in designed for cultural connectivity
• with kids, but they also provide a chance for law enforcement to connect.
• the community itself a chance to connect the community itself a chance to connect with<00:44:36.000

Bills: HF1354, HF1901, HF2124, HF2130, HF2260, HF2099, HF104, HF134, HF1769

Keywords: public safety, school safety, active shooter, active shooter drill, violence prevention, threat reporting, anonymous tip line, See It, Say It, Send It, Minnesota Fusion Center, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, officer-involved death, missing person, endangered missing person, criminal background check, national background check, FBI fingerprint check, adult entertainment license, massage license, correctional facilities

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• Anyone else in the room wish to testify in connection with this bill?
• Anyone else in the room wish to testify in connection with this bill?
• which is the ignition interlock device which is the ignition interlock device program<01:01:42.960
• In other words, the ignition interlock device program is not available to them.
• In other words, the ignition interlock device program is not available to them.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• network-to-network connection.
• to inspect them to find out the connectivity, the communication system, the connectivity system.
• It's not going to be, do they connect to the grid? Do they not connect to the grid?
• Stewart say, any digitally connected devices are vulnerable to cyberattacks.
• We believe they were actually talking about the rapid shutdown devices that are in solar devices that

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• peer connection. peer connection.
• My connection to Camp Fire started far before my role as a youth board member.
• And so, I am I'm thankful for a device.
• <00:57:55.000> for where the dots are almost connecting for where the dots are almost connecting
• ><01:17:31.480> is<01:17:31.600> weak connective tissue between them is weak connective

Bills: HF4213, HF4198, HF3930, HF3585, HF3451

Keywords: education finance, school funding, K-12, prekindergarten, pre-K, early childhood education, general education aid, special education, literacy aid, school meals, free school meals, school breakfast, school lunch, charter school lease aid, charter schools, nonpublic pupil aid, private school aid, transportation aid, desegregation aid, integration aid

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• It defines electric micromobility device.
• clarify that high-speed electric devices clarify that high-speed electric devices as<00:41:24.880
• the legislation we've exempted devices the legislation we've exempted devices from<00:41:35.839>
• as well as high-speed electric device as well as any<00:41:58.480> device<00:41:58.880> regul
• interlock devices? interlock devices?

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard HB 2021, a transportation measure creating a framework for electric bicycle and micromobility regulation. The bill would define electric bicycle and electric micromobility device, set age and helmet rules, restrict class 3 e-bikes from sidewalks, allow limited sidewalk use for class 1 and 2 bikes, prohibit high-speed electric devices and certain nonconforming devices in specified locations, update county tax definitions, and change related terminology. Testimony was largely supportive from DOT, police, Honolulu officials, Hawaii Bicycling League, AAA Hawaii, the Hawaii State Teachers Association, and several individuals, while DCCA’s Insurance Division asked for clarity on whether insurance would be required. Committee discussion focused on safety, enforcement, and the fact that no insurance market currently exists for these e-bike classes; members also discussed the need to target bad actors rather than ordinary riders. The chair then proposed and the committee adopted amendments to HB 2021, including clarifying that road-legal, permitted, classified electric bicycles are not subject to insurance requirements at this time; allowing properly classified electric bicycles on sidewalks at 10 mph or less subject to county restrictions; barring high-speed electric devices and other nonconforming devices from public roadways; authorizing impoundment of non-road-legal or improperly registered devices; and requiring direct parental supervision for riders under 16 on class 2 or 3 e-bikes. The committee also made technical and effective-date changes. The recommendation to pass HB 2021 with amendments was adopted unanimously by the members present. The committee next took up HB 1641, a related transportation bill addressing high-speed electric devices. The chair explained that the measure would prohibit the sale, lease, rental, distribution, possession, or operation of high-speed electric devices and establish penalties, but the committee’s version would narrow the focus to devices covered by HB 2021. The amended bill would prohibit offering high-speed electric devices for lease or rent, require sellers to comply with the new regulatory framework, ban operation on bicycle lanes, highways, roadways, and streets, and set a civil penalty of $250 to $1,000 per violation. After no further questions, the committee voted to pass HB 1641 with amendments, and the recommendation was adopted. The meeting then moved to HB 1709, which would transfer regulation of the Hawaii Water Carrier Act from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation and make conforming changes with an appropriation. DOT testified in support, while the PUC and DCCA’s Consumer Advocacy Division raised concerns about preserving consumer protections and the complexity of moving the regulatory framework. Young Brothers supported the bill and said the current system is outdated, but the discussion remained ongoing; the transcript cuts off before any final action on HB 1709 is shown.

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• A device that is less lethal, a less lethal projectile device, like what? Yeah, this taser.
• These devices are, you know, less than lethal or whatever, versus the capacity for that device to create
• Obviously, less lethal devices are not.
• It's not a connection device to deliver electricity. This is blunt force trauma.
• to the effects of the device as well.

Bills: HB259, HB259, HB 1128, HB1337, HB1506, HB1794, HB2215, HB2470, HB2771, HB2882, HB2993, HB3053, HB3428, HB3669, HB3789, HB3924, HB4201, HB4675

Keywords: redistricting, Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission, Texas Legislature, elections, district boundaries, voter representation, healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical expenses, access to care, affordability, legislation, firearms, penal code, regulation, short-barrel firearms, ammunition, gun control, public safety

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• action Montgomery State connection action Montgomery State connection action coordinator Dr Tracy Morant
• and omega International connection and omega International connection and social action committee Joe
• generation and a diminishing connection generation and a diminishing connection to the nation's founding
• that can connect wirelessly you anything that can connect wirelessly you anything that can connect wirelessly
• now in terms of whether they can connect now in terms of whether they can connect or not connect you

Bills: HB 9, HB 22, HB 908, HB 1392

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment

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• I was never given an exact number of devices used, but I know there was at least a dozen, with one being
• Even with that help, I spent weeks making calls, tracking people down, and trying to connect to the city
• never given an exact number of devices never given an exact number of devices used,<00:03:02.159
• <00:05:26.720> The<00:05:27.199> contractors To connect to the city, the contractors
• diversionary devices deployed. diversionary devices deployed.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee took up House File 3782, Chair Mueller’s bill, and first adopted an oral amendment changing the term “distraction” to “diversionary” in four places. The DE2 author’s amendment, as amended, was then adopted. The bill was described as a response to concerns raised after the summer’s events and is intended to address safety and cleanup issues when law enforcement deploys chemical irritants inside buildings. Colin Hortman testified virtually about the cleanup of his parents’ home after tear gas was used there. He described extensive residue, health effects when re-entering the house, months of delay before it could be safely occupied, difficulty determining what chemicals and quantities had been used, and confusion over who was responsible for remediation costs. He said clearer documentation, immediate disclosure of the agents used, and faster communication would make the process safer and less traumatic for future victims. Chair Mueller explained that the bill would require law enforcement that uses chemical irritants inside a building to leave a standardized notice for occupants or owners, including information on what was used and how much, and to direct them to the agency for more details. Members asked about the logistics of the notice requirement, including how it would work in multi-agency operations; Mueller said the agency in command of the scene would leave the notice. Representatives expressed support for the bill and its purpose. The committee then renewed and approved the motion to re-refer House File 3782, as amended, to the Judiciary, Finance, and Civil Law Committee.

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• own device, a friend's device.
• And remember device is the first device. And remember device is the first device.
• or device could be a tablet is device or device could be a tablet is device or device could be a tablet
• Mobile device. A phone or Nine. Mobile device. A phone or Nine. Mobile device.
• B is capable of connecting connectivity. B is capable of connecting connectivity.

Keywords: 920, all

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• <00:02:11.120> First prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• First prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• In-based learning is a culturally rooted form of education that connects people, especially students,
• In-based learning is a culturally rooted form of education that connects people, especially students,
• , proud of who they are, and connected, proud of who they are, and stronger<00:07:34.479> inside.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services committee heard testimony on several resolutions. HCR 190, asking the Department of Health to convene a demolition waste reduction work group, drew only written testimony; the Department of Health provided comments in opposition and the Department of Attorney General Services supported it. HCR 91, on requiring insurers and managed care providers to cover prosthetic and orthotic devices, received supportive testimony from SHIPA and an amputee youth advocate who described the high cost and importance of sports prosthetics. HCR 174, on examining the availability and use of land-based learning programs for youth in the juvenile legal system, drew support from the Office of the Public Defender, youth advocates, and a youth council that described land-based learning as culturally rooted and rehabilitative. HR 171, on assessing the social and financial effects of mandatory coverage for continuous glucose monitors, received support from SHIPA, the Hawaiʻi Medical Association, and kidney care and dialysis groups. HCR 146, on the Elderly Simplified Application Project for SNAP, drew support from disability, hunger, and public health groups, with DHS explaining it could implement the project but would need to do manual certification work until its new system is ready. During decision-making, the committee deferred HCR 190 because the Department of Health said it could not carry out the work group without an appropriation. The committee voted to pass HCR 91 as is. HCR 174 was recommended for passage with amendments to clarify that the resolution would request continued use of land-based learning programs and to reflect existing work already underway. HCR 171 was recommended for passage with amendments to correct a statute description. HCR 146 was recommended for passage with amendments to add language that DHS should apply for and implement the project when capable, acknowledging current system limitations. All recommendations were adopted, and the meeting adjourned.

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• But does it demonstrate a connection to improving? the outcomes intended.
• So, it also includes three prosthetic devices in the three-year period.
• And so that is why there is a limit to two devices per every three years.
• So they're costly devices.
• But based on what you said, These devices matter.

Bills: SB273, SB37, SB100

Keywords: SB273, appropriations, general fund, hold harmless, local government finance, municipal revenue, county revenue, correctional facility, jail contract, private prison, detention facility, immigration detention, revenue bonds, clawback, child welfare, juvenile justice, protective services, school improvement, New MexiCare, aging services

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• The demand of, of those that certify these backflow devices.
• They installed the, the, the device, uh, they're, they're trained in the installation of the device.
• As of right now, they're funded solely on connection fees.
• It's $1000 per connection, so it's not each well that gets drilled, it's every connection that a utility
• The $1000 per connection, there needs to be a trade-off.

Bills: HB 5208, SB 863, SB 1243, SB 1624, SB 1965, SB 2660, SB 2702, SB 2885

Keywords: water filtration, public drinking water, health and safety, well maintenance, water quality, Edwards Aquifer, water conservation, reclaimed water, aquifer storage, environmental protection, public utility agency, dissolution, local government, regulatory framework, municipal authority, Texas Water Bank, Texas Water Trust, water rights, water banking, instream flow

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• Eleven people were charged federally in connection to this case, and over the course of the investigation
• It's connected to dangerous organized criminal networks, illegal drug and weapons trafficking, theft,
• In this crime, an electronic device is placed in the pump cabinet.
• any type of device that the criminal group may come up with to commit these crimes. ...fuel theft by
• So, it's not necessarily that it's connected to a road rage incident.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• daily simply managing device collection. daily simply managing device collection.
• <01:37:58.320> are alone at school, real connections are alone at school, real connections
• And there's no connectivity classroom.
• screens are up, they're not connecting. screens are up, they're not connecting.
• We need real connections.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• FPH2 was established to revolutionize hydrogen accessibility and affordability by connecting renewable
• Clarify that these systems are designed to be connected and disconnected through a receptacle, which
• The solar devices will rarely, if ever, export electrons beyond the dwelling.
• These devices are generation resources. They are not just appliances in our home.
• And then what is the cost for such device?

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy heard several bills focused on utility affordability, transparency, and clean energy. SB 327 would bar investor-owned utilities from using ratepayer funds to oppose municipal utility formation and would clarify the Public Advocates Office’s authority to inspect utility books; supporters framed it as a ratepayer protection measure, while utilities and telecom/broadband interests opposed it unless amended, citing concerns about scope and participation in regulatory proceedings. After questions about how it differed from AB 1167 and how PAO discovery disputes are handled, the committee passed SB 327 as amended to Appropriations on an 11-2 vote, later reopening the roll to 12-2. SB 1350 would allow renewable portfolio standard credit for power plants using green hydrogen, with the author and supporters emphasizing hydrogen’s role in decarbonization, grid reliability, jobs, and the Lancaster/ARCHES project. Environmental groups opposed the bill unless amended, warning about NOx emissions, paper transactions, and the need for stronger safeguards on hydrogen sourcing and delivery. The committee discussed amendments, including a minimum 20% hydrogen blend and emissions-related guardrails, and passed the bill to Natural Resources on a 14-0 vote, later reopening the roll to 18-0. SB 868, the Plug and Play Solar Act, would create a framework for small plug-in balcony solar devices for renters and others without rooftop solar access, while setting safety standards and limiting system size. Supporters said it would lower bills and expand access to solar; utilities and some public power entities raised safety and backfeed concerns, arguing interconnection review under Rule 21 remains necessary. After extensive discussion of safety, certification, and export limits, the committee passed SB 868 as amended to Appropriations on a 17-0 vote, later reopening the roll to 18-0. SB 1233, a transparency bill requiring additional disclosure about utility cash on hand, capital structure, and related reporting, drew utility opposition over duplicative processes and possible delays, but was passed as amended to Appropriations on a 10-3 vote, later reopened to 11-3. The committee also approved the consent calendar unanimously and adjourned after reopening the rolls for absent members to add on.

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• They recommend transitioning away from wireless for primary connectivity and investing in fiber optics
• I just logged on a different device. If I can testify at some point, please.
• You can find me on Facebook, and I'd love to connect with some of you gentlemen there and just further
• like wheelchairs and for parents and caretakers who may be using strollers or similar devices.
• Thank you for your help in getting connected here.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a range of energy, utility, broadband, and municipal infrastructure bills. Representative Powell supported H 3466, which would create a task force to study public ownership of utilities and alternatives to investor-owned electric and gas systems. Representative Therber supported H 3574, which would use RGGI funds to reimburse cities and towns affected by power plant decommissioning, citing lost jobs, tax revenue, and service cuts in communities such as Somerset, Plymouth, Salem, and Everett. Several witnesses from municipal light plants and related organizations testified in support of mutual aid bills, including H 3486/S 2252 and H 3330/S 2277, saying the measures would clarify protections and liability coverage for MLP workers assisting in emergencies and non-emergency work. Jim Leiden of EMWIC opposed H 3514/S 2295, saying the proposed board and governance changes would reduce local control, add burdens, and weaken confidentiality protections. A committee member asked whether the mutual aid bills had been reviewed for municipal impacts, and the witnesses said they had done due diligence. The committee also heard extensive testimony on H 3551/S 2306, the smart meter opt-out bills. Supporters argued that smart meters emit harmful wireless radiation, that some residents have developed health problems or electromagnetic sensitivity, and that opt-outs should be available without fees or penalties; several witnesses urged notification, consent, and non-transmitting analog meter options. The committee also heard testimony from municipal officials and the Massachusetts Municipal Association in support of H 3462/S 2250, which would strengthen municipal authority to enforce timely removal of double utility poles, citing safety, accessibility, and construction-delay concerns. Derek Leffert of Gateway Fiber opposed H 3450, saying it would improperly shift broadband deployment costs to competitors. At the end of testimony, the chair closed the hearing by motion and vote, with members voting aye and no opposition recorded.