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• with a vendor to redo all of our land with a vendor to redo all of our land resources<00:04:43.360
• don't I mean right now the the applicant don't I mean right now the the applicant is<00:11:40.320>
• I don't want to create a applicant.
• <00:12:25.760> are towns where in fact the applicants are towns where in fact the applicants
• application by certified postal receipt. application by certified postal receipt.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <00:20:53.679> particularly<00:20:54.240> those applicants particularly those applicants
• Um, but I was aid applications.
• applications and try and catch them. applications and try and catch them.
• The first thing is our admissions application requires an application fee be paid or an application fee
• application fee be application fee be an application fee be paid<01:13:06.640> or<01:13:06.880

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And so that's the time frame that exists for the applications that would essentially allow for these
• the registry, this bill allows for products that are on the PMTA, which is a pre-market tobacco application
• , an application alone, only between the dates of 2016 and 2020.
• The reason why I sued the Food and Drug Administration is simply because millions of applications, including
• The other thing that came up in some of the testimony was the rejection of certain applications with

Bills: AB568, SB90, SB133, SB147, SB229, SB233, SB240, SB245, SB280, SB378, SB393, SB417, SB434, SB494, SB495, AB62, SB104, SB119, SB132, SB193, SB262, SB422, SB431, SB435, SB468, SB503

Keywords: higher education, Nevada System of Higher Education, operational expenses, instructional expenses, public funding, education funding, teacher grants, classroom supplies, instructional support, specialized personnel, civics education, Nevada Center for Civic Engagement, funding, youth programs, civic involvement, Southern Nevada, Clark County, Las Vegas Valley, regional planning, economic resiliency

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• We don't know yet how many applications there will be in this program.
• We don't know that there will be a hundred thousand applications. If there are...
• We just don't know what kind of applications are coming.
• It's not if there are more homeschool applications than private school applications, we just don't know
• Maybe Do they land an airplane, have a meeting, is that doing business?

Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SB2, SR29, SB2

Keywords: Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 1185, senate, all

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• In some cases, selling off the land and displacing residents.
• They're scaring off potential buyers by currently charging $10.30 per month to lease the land.
• So the land piece for each manufactured house is relatively small.
• The land clearly belongs to whoever is the owner of the land, subject to a leasehold, if you will. ..
• On our application to become that. Madam Chair, Representative Hernandez, we can't clarify it.

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• And let's just work together as a team, as we always do, to land the plane.
• If SB 2721 is... consistent application of sunset standards.
• , thus ensuring that reasons for declination are provided to policy applicants.
• , thus ensuring that reasons for declination are provided to policy applicants.
• , thus ensuring that reasons for declination are provided to policy applicants.

Bills: HB146, HB150, HB1500, HB1545, HB1562, HB2067, HB2520, HB2818, HB3214, HB3250, HB3466, HB3512, HB3623, HB4063, HB4395, HB4464, HB4668, HB4690, HB5331, HB3833

Keywords: HB 146, Texas Capitol, State Capitol, State Preservation Board, Congress Avenue, Travis County, traffic lanes, lane closure, road closure, municipal authority, local control, Capitol area, downtown Austin, special events, construction traffic plan, pedestrian safety, public works, transportation policy, government code chapter 443, cybersecurity

Summary: The committee took up several pending business items and reported a series of House bills out of committee, including HB 2467, HB 2468, HB 2518, HB 4310, HB 4386, HB 4490, HB 5323, and HB 149. Most of these were advanced on committee substitute motions and sent to the local and uncontested calendar or reported favorably to the full Senate. HB 2467 drew one nay vote, while the others were approved without opposition. HB 4310 and HB 4386 were described as committee-substitute versions with changes narrowing disclosure requirements and preserving attorney-client privilege in certain circumstances. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 149, an AI governance bill. The substitute was explained as addressing biometric identifier capture and storage, exempting certain AI uses for security and fraud prevention, clarifying definitions, restricting AI systems that simulate explicit child sexual content, adjusting Attorney General investigative authority, refining sandbox program waivers, reducing Texas AI Council powers and membership, and adding DIR coordination provisions. The committee adopted the substitute and reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard extensive testimony on HB 1500, the DIR sunset bill. The author said the bill would continue DIR for 12 years, restructure its board, update advisory committees, require regular cybersecurity assessments and penetration testing for state agencies, improve IT procurement training, and transfer the e-grants program to the Comptroller. A Texas 2036 witness supported the bill as a way to strengthen governance, procurement, and cybersecurity. Members asked detailed questions about the bill’s structure and then left HB 1500 pending. The committee also heard a lengthy presentation on HB 150, which would create the Texas Cyber Command as a component of the University of Texas System, administratively attached to UTSA and located in San Antonio. The author argued the command would centralize cyber threat intelligence, incident response, and digital forensics, and would be able to support state and local entities, with optional services for local governments. Members raised concerns about university mission drift, governance, security, chain of command, procurement authority, gifts and donations, and civil liberties implications of proactive cyber monitoring. Witnesses from UTSA/NSCC and SecurityScorecard testified in support, emphasizing the security of the downtown San Antonio facility, the existing cyber ecosystem there, and the need for a dedicated cyber capability. The bill remained under discussion with no final committee action announced in the excerpt.

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• , you know, put down on their application.
• ,<00:15:53.199> we're clients fill out applications, we're clients fill out applications,
• We don't put down on their application.
• cottifying the land decision, nothing more. more. more.
• determining the applicable level uh will determining the applicable level uh will be<00:55:01.839>

Bills: SB2040, SB2248, SB2530, SB2732, SB2871, SB2919, SB3076, SB3300, SB3301

Keywords: freedom of speech, elections, campaign finance, non-natural persons, regulated participation, constitutional amendment, financial disclosures, government transparency, public confidence, Senate confirmation, conflicts of interest, state ethics commission, campaign contributions, state contracts, transparency, conflict of interest, government ethics, pretrial release, bail reform, financial ability

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on several bills. SB 2248 would expand financial disclosure requirements to certain gubernatorial nominees subject to Senate confirmation. The State Ethics Commission supported the measure, saying disclosures should be filed before confirmation so the public and interested parties can review them in advance. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, with 22 supporters, no opposition, and one comment. SB 2530 would broaden Hawaii’s campaign contribution ban for state and county contractors to include officers and immediate family members, and would extend the ban to certain grantees and their officers and family members, with specified contract thresholds. The Campaign Spending Commission said the bill is its own proposal and would align the thresholds with procurement guidelines. Testimony was entirely favorable, with 30 in support, no opposition, and two comments. Members asked about conforming amendments and how the existing prohibition on soliciting contributions applies; CSC said the calendar-day language clarifies current practice and that the solicitation ban already applies to contractors, with the bill extending the same standard to officers and immediate family members. SB 2732 would require courts to consider a defendant’s ability to pay when setting bail, including excluding public benefits from income calculations and clarifying the 40-hour affordability benchmark for those above 150% of the federal poverty level. The Office of the Public Defender, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, and the ACLU of Hawaii supported the bill, arguing that unaffordable bail creates wealth-based disparities, contributes to jail overcrowding, and can cause severe collateral consequences for people not yet convicted. There was one opposition testimony and 18 supporters. Committee discussion focused on when the 40-hour period should begin, how income would be verified, and whether misrepresentation could affect bail; the Public Defender said the measure should be read to start from initial appearance and that judges could address false statements through existing remedies. SB 2871 would prohibit discrimination based on perceived characteristics, association with someone who has or is perceived to have protected characteristics, and intersectional combinations of characteristics. The Department of Education supported the intent but asked for clear definitions, while the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission said the bill does not add new protected classes and simply codifies the Lamb v. University of Hawaii decision on intersectional discrimination. LGBTQ+, civil rights, ACLU, and other advocacy groups testified in support, with one opposition testimony and a total of 27 in support, two opposed, and one comment. The committee then heard SB 2919, which appropriates funds for one full-time public deputy public defender position. The Public Defender’s Office said the position would provide statewide legal support and a centralized resource on constitutional, appellate, and immigration-related issues; several advocacy groups supported the measure, and committee questions focused on how the new position would complement existing training and keep staff updated on changing law.

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• counties and 5.6 million acres of land counties and 5.6 million acres of land DNR<00:35:27.320><
• It says 5.6 million acres of land, which is 11% of Minnesota's total land area. next<00:40:59.839>
• It says 5.6 million acres of land, which is 11% of Minnesota's total land area.
• It says 5.6 million acres of land, which is 11% of Minnesota's total land area.
• It says 5.6 million acres of land, which is 11% of Minnesota's total land area.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And it land that the Clarks did not own.
• We're interviewing one adult per lands.
• <00:20:50.480> in we first did a study on tribal lands in we first did a study on tribal lands
• they often rent the land underneath it. they often rent the land underneath it.
• guess, you know, I've approached land guess, you know, I've approached land owners<01:29:38.920>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• For land supporting. Is that to purchase land supporting? Where would we spend $100 million?
• One of them is to create a quantum systems and application targeted industry center.
• At the Navajo Nation, on their land, 200 people—195 of whom are Native population—are doing that work
• Have next generation geothermal plants on land, creating ongoing revenue streams for pueblos and tribes
• So, the defense applications on the aerospace side are prolific, but also on the bioscience side.

Keywords: 996, all

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• land developable land in of developable land developable land in our<00:43:41.720> county<00:
• want to see that land get sold off and privatized and developed.
• disproportionate amount of a public land disproportionate amount of a public land and<01:04:27.160
• land owners private land clarify that land owners private land owners<01:37:21.040> qualify<01
• uh that that is correct um private land uh that that is correct um private land owners<01:37:31.360

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And we completely recognize how much time and effort applicants put together in putting their applications
• share with applicants what the requirements are going to be.
• So that's probably good information for our applicants.
• In addition, we're providing pre-applications consultation.
• It's putting a burden on the applicants that some applicants may not be able to fulfill, which puts our

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I'm not aware, and that, and it is a high burden to use that ex parte application or motion process.
• So when we do an order to show cause, we file an application for an order to show cause.
• And then in the application, we put all the legal words that are in there for the violations.
• So did we land on the bill, Senator Castaneda? Is that just going to be a...
• Did we land on the bill, Senator Castaneda?

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Child Custody Review Task Force met with a quorum, approved the prior meeting minutes, and reviewed a memorandum compiling member suggestions for possible legislation. The memo grouped ideas into topics including creation of a family court, expanded education for parents, attorneys, and judges, expedited hearings for parenting-time violations, limiting law enforcement involvement in custody disputes, creating parenting time expediters, and adopting more uniform court procedures. Members also discussed whether to form subcommittees, but the task force decided to continue working as a full committee rather than create subcommittees at this time. The committee then heard testimony from Dr. John Perez, a mental health professional, who described his personal custody experience and his professional work with families he believes have been affected by parental alienation. He argued for stronger education, faster court response times, and better tools to address intentional interference with parenting time. Members questioned him about his case history, the concept of parental alienation, and whether specialized family courts or judges with family-law training could help. Dr. Perez said a dedicated family court and faster hearings would likely have helped his situation. The task force spent substantial time discussing the possible creation of a family court. Judge Hovey supported the idea of a specialized family court or at least a study of one, saying family cases are distinct from ordinary adversarial litigation and that judges with family-law experience could better handle them. Several members agreed that a family court could improve consistency, expertise, and speed, but others cautioned that the task force’s current directive is focused on enforcement of existing orders rather than broader custody policy, and noted that voters had previously rejected equal shared parenting proposals. The group also discussed expedited procedures for parenting-time disputes, with Judge Hovey suggesting a 30-day hearing timeline may be workable. On education, members generally supported requiring parents to complete a parenting education course and adding educational materials explaining court process, child support, and what judges can and cannot do. Mr. McLean suggested a short instructional video for litigants and more family-law education for judges and attorneys, while Ms. Moldenhauer said education could be incorporated into scheduling orders or mediation orders. Members also discussed the Parents Forever course, including whether it should be mandatory in all counties and whether cost is a barrier; no vote was taken on any of these proposals.

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• Or the land<00:06:45.840> of<00:06:46.240> the land of the land of the free<00:06:49.039
• , lengthy, complicated application, lengthy, complicated application, scheduling<01:31:39.120>
• <03:48:08.239> may added a line which said applications may added a line which said applications
• Thank you. application uh of it based on bedrooms. application uh of it based on bedrooms.
• <04:16:35.199> property to the religious use of land property to the religious use of land

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• 16:20.000> without permission um a prior land owner without permission um a prior land owner without
• So that this is a possibility on their land. a land owner that is uh considering a land owner that is
• , allowing OHRV use on their land, allowing OHRV use on their land, this<03:46:24.239> is<
• non-current use land with an ORV trail. non-current use land with an ORV trail.
• enforce that definition on private land. enforce that definition on private land.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And I want to, you know, all of my colleagues that spoke today and the others... ...land use, all of
• They go ahead and they submit their application. Their needs are reviewed.
• Their application, their needs are reviewed, and then from there, the disbursement or the allocation
• So they're dispersed throughout according to the need and according to the application.
• New Mexico Acequia Association, what they do is they go ahead and they take applications.

Keywords: 996, all

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• TODAY THERE ARE OVER 1,000 JOB OPENINGS AND LAND SURVEY PROFESSION FLORIDA.
• IN LAND SURVEYING. THAT'S DIFFICULT TO ACHIEVE.
• WE ARE CALLING A FIRST STEP LICENSE THE APPRENTICE HAS TO MEET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A FLORIDA LAND
• BUT THERE IS A REQUIREMENT THAT YOU BE RECOMMENDED BY A CERTIFIED LAND SURVEYOR.
• SO, THE ABSENCE OF ANY APPLICABLE FLORIDA LLC SERIES LEGISLATION WHICH IS WHAT WE ARE TRYING TO REMEDY

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We've learned a lot about the application process.
• We've learned a lot about the application process.
• In addition, CARB found that 60% of the applicants who were successful in applying completed the application
• And this is due to some applicants not qualifying or applicants not being responsive after they filled
• out the initial application.

Summary: The committee hearing focused heavily on CARB’s broad trailer bill request for regulatory fee authority. Finance and CARB argued the proposal would let CARB develop fees to recover reasonable costs for implementing and enforcing regulations, while the LAO recommended rejection because the authority was too broad, could apply to an entire division of code, and would delegate core legislative taxing/fee-setting power without enough guardrails. Members from both parties raised concerns about the breadth of the authority, accountability, affordability impacts, and whether the Legislature would be put in an up-or-down position after CARB had already developed regulations. CARB responded that fees would still go through a budget change proposal and legislative approval before collection, and cited existing examples such as transport refrigeration units and commercial harborcraft fees. The committee then reviewed CARB’s request for permanent resources to implement SB 905 on carbon capture, utilization, storage, and carbon dioxide removal. CARB said the Legislature had previously authorized limited-term positions and funding, but it had struggled to recruit and retain staff with specialized regulatory and technical expertise, and that the work had included pre-rulemaking contracts, technology review, and permit-related preparation. Members questioned the pace of work, the use of limited-term positions, and whether additional permitting authority would be needed. CARB said it hoped to begin rulemaking later in the year if permanent resources were approved. Members also discussed the cap-and-trade spending plan, noting lower-than-expected auction revenues but higher interest earnings, and the need to monitor the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and possible May Revision changes. The committee then heard overviews of the zero-emission vehicle package, the Community Air Protection Program, demand-side grid support, and e-bike incentives. CARB described ongoing investments in community-based transportation equity, drayage trucks, harbor craft, and other clean technology demonstrations, while members pressed on affordability, program duplication, and whether enough funding was being directed to incentive programs. No formal votes were taken during the portion provided, and the chair repeatedly indicated that the hearing was intended to surface concerns for later budget negotiations.

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• Whereas the introduced version is... a blanket application requirement.
• He took them to his mother's land and dumped 30,000 tires on her land without her knowledge.
• permits, or inspections are required for an OSSF for a single-family dwelling located on a tract of land
• Specifically, these funds will be distributed by local jurisdictions through a grant application process
• can be used to clean up areas and projects. for these illegal dumping sites, restoring contaminated land

Bills: HB456, HB482, HB1463, HB1682, HB1949, HB5549, SB763

Keywords: translation, environmental quality, complaints, accessibility, multilingual, TCEQ, environmental justice, environmental complaints, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, language access, public information, Texas Commission, multilingual access, administrative actions, environmental regulations, state representatives, state senators, penalty notice, Water Code, legislative notification

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• the Texas Legislature on his phone from WeChat, which is a hostile foreign adversary-controlled application
• , the purpose of which Of this DeepSeek application, the purpose of which was to step on the American
• ...the capacities of both state and federal, and to eliminate what I sort of describe as no man's land
• They end up falling in sort of a no man's land, where the most activity you get is, you know, I've heard
• Chair, I should have mentioned this earlier, but... ...no man's land. Could I just add one point?

Bills: SB1540, SB2225, SB2284, SB2382, SB2487, SB2514, SB2595, SB2876, SB2877, SB3031, SB2753

Keywords: election officials, confidentiality, personal information, government transparency, public safety, spirit beverages, alcoholic beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, distribution, taxation, firearms, local regulation, archery equipment, weapons, voter registration, statewide list, county requirements, election integrity, computer services contracts, mental health

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs heard Senate Bill 3031, which would expand aggravated assault to cover certain road-rage shootings involving a person in or traveling to or from a motor vehicle, when a firearm is discharged and causes injury, property damage, or fear of serious bodily injury. Senator Schwertner laid out the bill for the author, described it as closing a gap in the law, and there was no public testimony; the bill was left pending. The committee then heard Senate Bill 2514, a measure by Chairman Hughes aimed at creating a DPS unit to identify, investigate, and monitor hostile foreign influence operations and to require ethics training for state employees. Supportive invited testimony from Dr. Jacqueline Deal, Ambassador Kelly Curry, and Michael Lucci emphasized threats from the Chinese Communist Party, transnational repression, cyber intrusion, and state-level influence efforts, and argued Texas should take a leading role. Public testimony included opposition from speakers who raised concerns about free speech, privacy, and potential overbreadth. The bill was left pending after testimony closed. Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 30 as pending business and discussed a committee substitute. Senator Schwertner explained that the substitute would limit admissible medical expense evidence to amounts paid or up to 300% of Medicare, clarify treatment of provider testimony and attorney-referred providers, remove a requirement that plaintiffs use available health insurance to mitigate damages, strike a unanimous-verdict requirement for non-economic damages, and delete a remittitur provision. Senators questioned the impact on sexual assault and child abuse survivors, the use of Medicare as a benchmark, and whether the bill would still allow fair compensation. After discussion, SB 30 was left pending and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.