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• </c> gun owners gun owners caucus<00:27:17.640><c> testifiers</c><00:27:18.200><c> please</c><00:27:18.399
• Storage laws, uh, that I'm sure those gun owners would have been prosecuted under that one.
• </c><01:05:04.079><c> comes</c><01:05:04.279><c> with</c> Firearms owner comes with Firearms owner comes
• </c> position on this um as uh as a gun owner position on this um as uh as a gun owner as<01:29:50.480
• Thank you. on duty um but this building doesn't on duty um but this building doesn't have<01:40:11.560

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

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• </c> value buildings versus the low value. value buildings versus the low value.
• </c> the the concrete high-rise buildings. the the concrete high-rise buildings.
• </c> building stock in those associations. building stock in those associations.
• On a nice, beautiful building with a lot of units, a brand-new constructed building.
• </c><01:29:31.840><c> has</c><01:29:32.000><c> as</c> five build if if one building has as five build

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• Instead, what we have is not those wealthy cabin owners. They aren't going to pay this.
• </c> have is not those wealthy cabin owners. have is not those wealthy cabin owners.
• :08.320><c> of</c><00:33:08.559><c> northern</c> wealthy cabin owners of northern wealthy cabin owners
• The answer is to have the cabin owners pay into the local levies.
• </c> making the um uh Minnesota cabin owners making the um uh Minnesota cabin owners uh<00:47:40.839>

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• And it's a commercial building.
• you an extra $225,000 just to have the right to build a convenience store.
• I don't build convenience stores anymore.
• Members, SB 324 builds off of Senate Bill 375 and 374 by Senator Schwertner, and it also builds off of
• These workers and our partner contractors build Texas with integrity; they build it with safety.

Bills: SB324 , SB1978 , SB2139 , SB2401 , SB2587 , SB2610 , SB2858 , SB3016

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

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• The liquidity of ignorance by stating it is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men
• SB 35 by Nichols relates to design-build contracts for the Committee on Transportation.
• We were not elected to serve the special interests and the donors that control this building.
• HB 912 by Mooney, relating to the compensation of a distributed renewable generation owner for certain
• SB 35 by Nichols relates to the design-build contracts for the Committee on Transportation.

Bills: HJR99 , HB1399 , HB1400 , HB 1094 , HB365 , HB 1109 , HB647 , HCR35 , SB14 , HB 12 , HB1522 , HB422 , HB675 , HB204 , HB748 , HB912 , HJR99 , HB1399 , HB1400 , HB 1094 , HB365 , HB 1109 , HB647 , HCR35 , HCR123 , HCR124 , HR57 , HR87 , HR111 , HR228 , HR230 , HR322 , HR624 , HR625 , HR626 , HR627 , HR628 , HR630 , HR631 , HR634 , HR635 , HR636 , HR637 , HR638 , HR639 , HR640 , HR645 , HR646 , HR648 , HR649 , HR651 , HR652 , HR653 , HR654 , HR664 , HR665 , HR668 , HR675 , HR676 , HR678 , HR679 , HR680 , HR683 , HR686 , HR688 , HR689 , HR694 , HR695 , HR697 , HR698 , HR699 , HR472 , HR622 , HR632 , HR633 , HR643 , HR655 , HR657 , HR660 , HR661 , HR662 , HR663 , HR667 , HR670 , HR674 , HR681 , HR682 , HR696

Keywords: animal feed, tax exemption, ad valorem taxation, retail, constitutional amendment, retail sale, tangible personal property, Texas tax code, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption, regulation, deceased transportation, HB 365

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• exactly what the chamber is also focusing on — is providing bilingual resources for our business owners
• So this is also very critical for business owners to see that international trade not only plays within
• So this is also very critical for business owners to see that international trade not only plays within
• on top of the elements I've just touched on, but this is an extensive branch to help our business owners
• we're consistently evolving and growing, which can also play into, again, international trade and building

Committee: House House International Trade Committee of Reference

Summary: The House Committee on International Trade held its first meeting of the session with member introductions and opening remarks emphasizing Arizona’s interest in foreign relations, border commerce, and collaboration with trading partners, especially Mexico. Chair Tony Rivera noted the state’s trade offices in Mexico and framed the committee’s work as a way to strengthen Arizona’s international relationships. Staff were introduced, and members were reminded of amendment deadlines, though no bills were heard. The committee then heard a presentation from the Nogales-Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce and the Santa Cruz County Provisional Community College District. Chamber representatives described Nogales as a major gateway for trade, tourism, agriculture, and logistics, and said the region is investing in entrepreneurship support, bilingual business resources, digital and e-commerce training, and workforce development tied to mining and logistics. They also highlighted tourism promotion efforts and said infrastructure, housing, and pedestrian access at the ports of entry are major needs. Committee members asked about regulatory and infrastructure improvements, housing and health-care challenges, and tourism data. Greg Lucero of the provisional community college described the district’s unusual status, its contract with Pima College to provide instruction, and the impact of South32’s mining project on enrollment and workforce training demand. He said the district is focusing on AI, advanced manufacturing, trades, and ESL support, while working toward accreditation. Members asked about industry partnerships, certificate timelines, and programs tied to Arizona-Mexico trade. The committee also heard from Cattlemex, T4 Ranch, Arizona Cattle Feeder Association, and J.M. Fletcher Cattle Co. on the closure of the U.S.-Mexico border to live cattle imports because of New World screwworm concerns. Testimony argued that Sonora cattle are safe, that Arizona ports are strategically important, and that reopening the ports would support feedlots, packing plants, jobs, and lower beef prices. Witnesses urged a state-by-state USDA reopening, especially for Sonora, and said Arizona should not be penalized for outbreaks elsewhere in Mexico. Members asked about industry support, the effect of grazing restrictions, the future of Arizona’s livestock sector, and whether a Sonora-specific carve-out could be safely implemented. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• It also builds public trust and serves as a deterrent to misconduct.
• Every Minnesotan, regardless of whether they live in a single-family home or a multi-family building,
• A building may allow for access outside of these hours, but this is the established minimum standard.
• when either a candidate or a census enumerator is trying to access the building.
• Right now, if a property owner does not return that communication, a tenant may not get access to the

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

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• VICE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE, I AM THE CEO AND CO-OWNER OF A CDR COMPANY.
• THREE ISSUES, LIKE MY FELLOW TRUSTEES I PROBABLY GET MORE INVOLVED THAN I SHOULD IS FIRST I WANT TO BUILD
• STUDENT INVOLVEMENT, BUILD OUR STUDENT BASE.
• THEY ALSO DO SOME THINGS THAT DEAL WITH BUILDING MATERIALS, THEY HAVE THIS COOL DEAL CALLED THE WALL
• OF WIN WHERE THEY CAN RE-CREATE VERY VERY HEAVY WINDS AND SEE HOW CERTAIN BUILDING MATERIALS HOLD UP

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• The solution, HB 2047, increases... of the property owner under current law this is only trespass in
• If the property owner or property manager returns and finds the defendants or the renters in the..."
• I think that's... ...back to the building. Is this a question? Okay.
• Some of the provisions in here pertain to someone being in the same building as one of these shows.
• I know I'm out of time, but the point is, if you're in the same building, that is not a crime.

Bills: HB2028 , HB2047 , HB2136 , HB2244 , HB2364 , HB2406 , HB2415 , HB2557 , HB2573 , HB2589 , HB2720 , HB2749 , HB2825 , HB2861 , HB2862 , HB2870 , HB2970 , HB4070 , HB4117 , HCR2004 , HCR2051

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Elections

Keywords: community restitution, homelessness, indigence, court assessments, monetary obligations, forcible entry, detainer, writ of restitution, criminal trespass, judgment enforcement, civil terrorism, disorderly conduct, vandalism, political activism, public order, subversion, government security, evictions, judgment satisfaction, tenant rights

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• I've talked to people in this building who are looking for raises.
• It's taking from interest that has been building year after year in the 1.6, 1.7 billion dollar rainy
• We leave $10 million in the rainy day fund that builds every year on that corpus, and we take the rest
• We're going to wait on those, but I heard she's in the building. Let's do 1563. Mr. Chairman, Mr.
• We need to be doing everything possible to build an Arizona we can all afford.

Committee: House House Commerce Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee took up a series of Senate bills, beginning with SB 1421, a contentious measure restricting financial institutions and check cashers from accepting certain identification from unauthorized immigrants and limiting remittance transfers without proof of lawful status. An attempted strike-everything amendment by Rep. Villegas would have redirected the bill to authorize tax-deeded property sales for affordable housing, but the committee rejected that amendment. After public testimony both for and against the underlying bill, the committee voted 6-2 to give SB 1421 a due pass recommendation. The committee then approved SB 1254, which revises Industrial Commission of Arizona statutes, including renaming certain positions, shifting boiler and elevator oversight, and requiring fee schedules to be posted online. It also passed SB 1515, which creates a public safety parity fund for retention pay and benefits for DPS and corrections employees using investment earnings from the budget stabilization fund; supporters cited vacancies, turnover, and pay gaps, while opponents argued the state should fund raises through the general fund. Both bills received due pass recommendations after amendment adoption and roll call votes. Other measures considered included SB 1206, which restricts adjusters and contractors from soliciting work during active loss events or emergency responses, with an exception for essential services; SB 1563, which continues the Barbering and Cosmetology Board and lowers certain fee caps; and SB 1649, which creates a digital assets reserve fund, though an amendment to turn it into a transparency measure on employers receiving public assistance was rejected. The committee also passed SB 1290 after rejecting an amendment on emergency price controls and adopting a Carter amendment clarifying HOA executive sessions may be closed only for discussion without action; testimony on that bill focused heavily on HOA transparency versus privacy concerns. Finally, the committee approved SB 1670, a contractor licensing preemption bill, and SB 1671, which continues the Department of Gaming and related commissions and updates reporting and conflict-of-interest requirements, with the department supporting the continuation and amendment language.

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• California has invested years in building the system.
• I make decisions every day that impact how people safely occupy buildings.
• I make decisions every day that impact how people safely occupy buildings.
• We chose to build here on purpose. This is where our talent is.
• to build.

Committee: Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development

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• No, I want those safeguards, but I want to build with real safeguards.
• </c> those safeguards but I want to build those safeguards but I want to build with<00:09:29.160><c>
• With the momentum and the bipartisan support that we had last session, I believe that we can build on
• </c><00:17:56.360><c> on</c> 3.0 is we're really trying to build on 3.0 is we're really trying to build
• The capitol rotunda rang out with the cheers and voices of dozens of Black business owners and their

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• The Senate welcomes the public in person, and we are holding our committee hearings in the Capitol building
• My name is Marie Cuneo, and I am a mobile home owner, and I vehemently support this bill.
• Dawn Kappki on behalf of the Green Building Initiative, also in support.
• We don't need to be building 450 different online portals at once.
• That's not—the building department doesn't approve that or anything.

Committee: Senate Local Government

Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government heard six bills. SB 828 by Senator Cabaldon would require fireworks license applicants to disclose storage locations and prove they have local permits, with the state notifying local agencies when licenses are denied or revoked. The bill was presented as a response to deadly fireworks explosions and illegal storage gaps; fire officials and fireworks industry representatives supported it, while county groups raised liability concerns. The committee approved SB 828 unanimously and sent it to Appropriations. SB 799 by Senator Allen would revise the South Bay Regional Housing Trust’s governing rules, including more flexibility on appointing board leadership, alternate participation, and board selection under the joint powers agreement. Supporters said the changes would help the new housing trust operate effectively and allow knowledgeable alternates; questions focused on accountability for non-elected alternates handling public funds. The bill passed on a 6-0 vote as amended to the Senate floor. SB 762 by Senator Arreguín would authorize the city of Hercules to place a local ballot measure for up to a 1% sales tax increase to fund city services and infrastructure. Supporters said Hercules has limited revenue options and high service needs; some senators cautioned about how such measures are presented to voters. The bill passed 5-2 to the Senate floor. SB 722 by Senator Wahab would add protections for mobile home residents from displacement tied to transit-oriented development and redevelopment, described as a cleanup to preserve affordable housing stock. Mobile home residents, housing advocates, cities, and the League of California Cities supported the bill, and no opposition was heard. It passed 7-0 as amended to Appropriations. SB 222 by Senator Wiener would streamline permitting for heat pump water heaters and HVAC systems through automated permitting, consolidated permits, and limits on local fee and siting barriers; supporters framed it as a climate and affordability measure, while local government and HOA groups objected to statewide preemption, fee caps, and liability concerns. The committee approved it 4-1 to Appropriations. SB 677, also by Senator Wiener, made technical clarifications to SB 79’s transit-oriented housing rules, but local governments and regional agencies warned the changes could expand the law’s scope and disrupt mapping work; the bill passed 5-2 to Appropriations.

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• . 18 states have broadly Feasible to build.
• And I'll close with some thoughts on building codes.
• Over the last decade, building codes have gotten much more expensive.
• the cost of building new housing.
• Do you favor or oppose allowing property owners more flexibility, allowing them to build smaller homes

Committee: House Local Government

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• House Bill 1186 by Representative Jacob, Lincoln, to public buildings. It lies over.
• an act in Title 33 relative to the City of Shreveport to provide relative to commercial property owners
• Upon receiving notification, the Regional Notification Center shall notify all owners and operators of
• So basically, this is a notice bill and also gives the time for the residential vendor, the owner, to
• House Bill 285 by Representative Backelos is an act, Title 17, relative to the use of school buildings

Bills: SR113 , SR114 , SCR64 , SCR65 , SCR66 , SCR67 , SCR12 , HB59 , HB66 , HB79 , HB153 , HB165 , HB326 , HB387 , HB455 , HB513 , HB660 , HB719 , HB762 , HB802 , HB816 , HB833 , HB895 , HB950 , HB975 , HB1011 , HB1028 , HB1039 , HB1051 , HB1053 , HB1057 , HB1080 , HB1084 , HB1155 , HB1215 , HB1224 , HB1228 , HB1234 , HB1251 , HB1252 , HB1254 , HB1256 , HB221 , HCR11 , HCR27 , HCR28 , HCR32 , HCR49 , HCR50 , HCR60 , HCR64 , HCR66 , HCR67 , HCR68 , HCR78 , HCR81 , HCR58 , SB25 , SB250 , SB348 , SB444 , SB485 , HB22 , HB28 , HB33 , HB41 , HB47 , HB87 , HB115 , HB162 , HB195 , HB214 , HB217 , HB233 , HB283 , HB290 , HB316 , HB319 , HB324 , HB345 , HB362 , HB363 , HB368 , HB377 , HB380 , HB382 , HB386 , HB392 , HB406 , HB431 , HB441 , HB466 , HB503 , HB511 , HB514 , HB533 , HB559 , HB575 , HB590 , HB593 , HB618 , HB636 , HB655 , HB664 , HB685 , HB692 , HB707 , HB715 , HB732 , HB738 , HB741 , HB748 , HB776 , HB807 , HB822 , HB856 , HB860 , HB868 , HB887 , HB888 , HB896 , HB905 , HB908 , HB961 , HB980 , HB990 , HB992 , HB999 , HB1000 , HB1010 , HB1146 , HB1157 , HB1233 , HB1236 , HB1243 , SB29 , SB30 , SB32 , SB41 , SB42 , SB43 , SB47 , SB84 , SB93 , SB113 , SB192 , SB199 , SB219 , SB220 , SB221 , SB222 , SB241 , SB253 , SB255 , SB289 , SB292 , SB306 , SB314 , SB351 , SB399 , SB404 , SB424 , SCR9 , SB132 , SB35 , SB65 , SB135 , SB215 , SB246 , SB249 , SB269 , SB282 , SB296 , SB323 , SB363 , SB369 , SB474 , SB490 , SB492 , SB500 , HCR26 , HCR45 , HCR31 , HB238 , HB241 , HB242 , HB250 , HB260 , HB265 , HB275 , HB300 , HB320 , HB338 , HB339 , HB349 , HB379 , HB399 , HB427 , HB463 , HB464 , HB468 , HB545 , HB550 , HB551 , HB565 , HB588 , HB639 , HB725 , HB805 , HB808 , HB834 , HB847 , HB853 , HB858 , HB861 , HB883 , HB916 , HB937 , HB1012 , HB1027 , HB1044 , HB1054 , HB1091 , HB1117 , HB90 , HB127 , HB138 , HB150 , HB201 , HB268 , HB273 , HB285 , HB315 , HB354 , HB355 , HB360 , HB376 , HB445 , HB506 , HB606 , HB649 , HB665 , HB681 , HB721 , HB746 , HB757 , HB781 , HB835 , HB844 , HB857 , HB872 , HB886 , HB889 , HB892 , HB982 , HB987 , HB1037 , HB1068 , HB1072 , HB1078 , HB1085 , HB1132 , HB1137 , HB1167 , HB1174 , HB1232 , HB1238 , HB23 , HB136 , HB17 , HB21 , HB51 , HB55 , HB74 , HB106 , HB108 , HB133 , HB140 , HB159 , HB168 , HB215 , HB226 , HB263 , HB296 , HB299 , HB322 , HB364 , HB519 , HB535 , HB538 , HB568 , HB571 , HB622 , HB635 , HB676 , HB772 , HB784 , HB1006 , HB1018 , HB1043 , HB1070 , HB1134 , HB1237 , HB1239 , HB62 , HB193 , HB203 , HB210 , HB220 , HB228 , HB246 , HB420 , HB475 , HB486 , HB574 , HB584 , HB750 , HB813 , HB815 , HB826 , HB870 , HB949 , HB953 , HB1045 , HB1092 , HB1151 , HB1162 , HB1176 , HB1177 , HB1196 , HB1214 , HB1241 , HB36 , HB73 , HB119 , HB126 , HB129 , HB166 , HB211 , HB245 , HB271 , HB280 , HB337 , HB351 , HB677 , HB712 , HB723 , HB726 , HB728 , HB759

Keywords: condolence resolution, memorial resolution, sympathy, tribute, Martha Elizabeth Odom, Louisiana Senate, bereavement, obituary, student recognition, ballet, dance, softball, soccer, tennis, creative writing, theater, high school honors, Ascension Episcopal School, University of the South, Sewanee

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• A December 2024 Consumer Reports survey found that 43% of connected device owners said that the last
• And then I make the determination, as the owner of the car, who was driving it at that time.
• I make the determination of the owner of the car who was driving it at the time.
• A bunch of us are from local government in the building.
• They are sent to the owner of the car. So this is not unprecedented by any means.

Summary: The committee heard several privacy, technology, and public safety measures. SB 898 by Senator Weber Pearson would require manufacturers of connected consumer products to disclose the minimum period of software support and notify consumers when support is nearing or has ended. Consumer Reports supported the bill as a consumer protection and cybersecurity measure, while some members raised concerns about enforcement through the unfair competition law and the possibility of private lawsuits. The bill was moved on a 5-1 vote to the Senate Judiciary Committee, with amendments to be taken there. SB 1279 by Senator Gonzalez would authorize Long Beach to place speed safety cameras on Pacific Coast Highway under the same privacy and equity guardrails as the existing pilot program, including no facial recognition, confidentiality of DMV data, warning notices, and reduced fees for low-income recipients. Supporters said the cameras would address severe speeding and fatal crashes on PCH, while opponents raised civil liberties, due process, and concerns about automated enforcement and identifying the actual driver. The committee voted 6-2 to send the bill to Appropriations, and it was placed on call. The committee also advanced SB 1111 by Senator Ashby, the Artificial Intelligence Abuse Protection Act, which would create civil remedies for nonconsensual AI voice, image, and video cloning. Support came from SAG-AFTRA and Common Sense Media, and members discussed concerns about employer liability and the scope of the bill, but no opposition testified. The measure passed 7-1 to Public Safety and was placed on call. SB 1217 by Senator Grove, backed by survivors of trafficking and nonconsensual intimate imagery, would create a DOJ-run clearinghouse to verify removal requests and require platforms to take down intimate images within 48 hours. Survivors described ongoing harm from images still circulating online; members focused on privacy, DOJ capacity, cybersecurity, and the lack of a private right of action. The bill passed 8-0 to Public Safety and was placed on call. Finally, SB 1095 by Senator Perez would require fusion centers and participating agencies to adopt MOUs limiting the sharing of sensitive personal information for immigration enforcement or racial profiling, require annual reporting, and add oversight and audit provisions. Supporters argued fusion centers have operated with too little transparency and have been used to circumvent California privacy and immigration laws; some members raised operational concerns about defining prohibited sharing and how the restrictions would work in practice. The discussion continued, with the author noting committee amendments and existing state law as the basis for the bill's guardrails.

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• There is a building structure over there, as you can see. It has foundations. It has footings.
• The repair of equipment by an owner or independent repair provider shall be provided replacement parts
• Losing your tobacco license for a period of time is a deterrent to a shop owner because they can also
• Since these builds are Since these builds are just starting, and we have several more builds being considered
• They are 4,809,000 square feet for one unit, and they build maybe four or five of those.

Committee: Joint Legislative Management

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• But at the same time, I'm also a car owner and driver, so I use our road system in multiple modes.
• What is the requirement on the owner of the storage to find... Mr. Chairman, Mr.
• So it's only going to be an owner.
• It is a business owner, but I think we're probably going to adopt it.
• And not resolving that actually takes more money away from the owner of the property.

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

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• I'm a property owner, also Cheyenne.
• No, we're building ahead. We're pushing forward with infill.
• Waiver of developmental costs in order to encourage building.
• I think a capital project is you're building a building, you're building a new plant, you're building
• </c> under contract with the reservoir owner under contract with the reservoir owner may<00:52:33.359

Committee: Joint Select Water Committee

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• Importantly, this museum will be more than a building.
• It's the lines building up.
• It strengthens the voter experience and builds that real civic literacy for the next generation.
• It strengthens the voter experience and builds that real civic literacy for the next generation.
• community, what it takes to build coalitions, what it takes to look at your neighbor and not think of

Committee: Senate Rules