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• then you dip down to section 18. then you dip down to section 18.
• These are all under<01:04:40.160> section under section under section two.<01:04:42.599> Um
• part and the second part of section 18. part and the second part of section 18.
• Section 8 is very important.
• Section 8 is very on.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <04:03:50.680> districts commission to draw election districts commission to draw election
• government employee or an elected government employee or an elected official<04:08:38.439> that's
• I think it's next election cycle, so after this election cycle ends, which just started, so two years
• cycle so the 20 so after this election cycle so the 20 so after this election<04:52:51.360> cycle
• Hampshire rep is that it's an elected Hampshire rep is that it's an elected position<05:18:12.000

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first dealt with scheduling and housekeeping, including a plan to take a hard break at 2:00 p.m. for an early bill, hold a brief executive session, and then continue with the remaining afternoon bills. The chair also noted the next likely meeting date would be March 12, when the committee expected to take up the remaining bills before crossover deadlines. The main substantive item was House Bill 142, which would recognize the Honor and Remember flag for Gold Star families and related remembrance purposes. Prime sponsor Rep. Michael Moffett described the bill as a bipartisan measure revised to address earlier concerns, arguing that the flag honors fallen service members, can be personalized with names, and complements rather than detracts from the American flag. He said many other states have already adopted it and suggested the committee could amend details such as the number of days and locations for display. He also raised practical issues about flag dimensions and whether the bill should use "shall" or "may" for display requirements. Testimony was divided. Janine Nutter opposed the bill, saying she supports Gold Star families but objected because the flag resembles the Viet Cong flag and because she believes the American flag should remain the sole symbol representing servicemembers. Kevin Grady, representing the State Veterans Advisory Committee under RSA 115:8, also opposed the bill, saying the committee believes the American flag is the only symbol needed, while still praising the work of Honor and Remember in creating personalized flags for families. Committee members asked questions about where the flag would be flown, whether the State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen is already displaying it, and how the bill’s language would interact with cemetery policies and committee discretion. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• ,<00:19:39.360> and<00:19:39.600> business local, elected, and business local, elected
• with regard to his election.
• to his election. to his election.
• Gallagher was duly elected in a special Gallagher was duly elected in a special election<05:37:17.280
• > to<08:07:03.120> that She was elected unanimously to that She was elected unanimously

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Section 2.
• Section 3.
• Section 4.
• Section 5.
• Section 6.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Section 2.
• Section two. Upon motion to recommmit. Section two.
• section 117 disclosure requirements. section 117 disclosure requirements.
• This section<05:25:54.878> of section of section of 1260H<05:25:57.280> list<05:25:57.600
• Since the section companies.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Welcome to Texas section, American Society of Civil Engineers.
• I serve as ASCE Texas section vice president As such, my honor is to oversee the infrastructure report
• Established in 1913, ASCE Texas section represents more than 11,000 civil engineers statewide.
• So ASE Texas section members are really truly civil engineering leaders.
• QR code here as well. It is live. It went live 15 minutes ago. So next question.

Keywords: Texas, Infrastructure Report Card, ASCE, population growth, climate change, investment, public safety, engineering standards

Summary: The meeting focused on the release of the 2025 Texas Infrastructure Report Card, highlighting key findings and recommendations for improving infrastructure across various sectors in the state. Julie Jones, Vice President of ASCE Texas, opened the session by introducing key speakers, including Dr. Art Wood and committee co-chairs Griselda Gonzalez and Austin Mazzarelli. Throughout the discussion, the report's grades were revealed, showing the state's infrastructure received an overall grade of 'C'—adequate but requiring significant attention and investment. Emphasis was placed on the rising challenges posed by climate change and increased population growth, underscoring the need for strategic investments in infrastructure to support Texas' economic growth and public safety.

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• And then we're going to move on to Section 6 now.
• So now on to Section 6. Section 6. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Members, we're still on page 22.
• Chairman, members, we're now in the GRO section of the bill.
• The state election registration and voter information system.
• We recognize that... ...confidence in our elections.

Keywords: 996, all

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• ,<00:02:19.160> and period at an appropriate election, and period at an appropriate election
• voters at a general election. voters at a general election.
• You need to start by going through the bill section by section. >> I will.
• Senator Housley, if you would take us first through your bill section by section.
• and the internal IRS codes. and the internal IRS codes.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• , Section D, Chapter 2306 of the Government Code?”
• “Developments that receive financial assistance and, hopefully, you know this section, Section D, Chapter
• 2306 of the Government Code.”
• different section in the appellate code.
• section in the appellate code.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered an invocation, approved the previous day’s journal, and received a House message announcing passage of HB 4 on public school accountability and assessment. The chamber also recognized the Doctor of the Day, adopted SR 520 honoring Rosser Coke-Newton Sr. for his biography of former Governor Richard Coke, and adopted SR 518 recognizing Texas Moral Injury Awareness Day, with remarks focused on the impact of moral injury on veterans and first responders. The Senate later adopted SR 395 honoring the ninth class of Governor William P. Clements, Jr. Scholars, and several other resolutions were adopted by voice vote, including college savings awareness recognition and other member-sponsored recognitions. The body then took up several bills and resolutions on the floor. HB 3307, allowing online continuing education for arbitrators in property tax appeals, passed unanimously after suspension of the rules and the three-day rule. HB 913, renaming and reorganizing certain state hospitals, and HB 2970, governing the Gulf Coast Protection District and coastal barrier design, also passed unanimously. HJR 1 and HB 9 advanced a proposed constitutional amendment and statutory change to raise the business personal property tax exemption from $2,500 to $125,000; both measures passed, with HJR 1 receiving one no vote and HB 9 passing unanimously after a clarifying amendment. The Senate also passed HB 1151, which limits child removals and termination of parental rights based solely on parental medical treatment decisions, and HB 116, which revises grounds for involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship by removing the “O grounds” and requiring support from financially able parents whose rights were terminated. HB 1899 lowered the age for pyrotechnic operator licenses and fireworks display permits from 21 to 18. SB 1285, as amended, passed to protect bats by prohibiting entombment while preserving removal options from unoccupied spaces, and SB 2847 passed to promote innovations in core curriculum for faster bachelor’s degrees. On criminal justice, SJR 87, a proposed constitutional amendment requiring denial of bail for certain repeat violent felony offenders, passed after two floor amendments clarifying due process and representation language; Senator Eckhardt spoke against it on final passage, arguing it lacked judicial discretion and a clear-and-convincing standard. SB 3073, requiring magistrates to make written findings in certain criminal proceedings, also passed. Later, SB 128, requiring hospitals to report suspected child abuse-related information to HHSC, advanced on a divided vote, and SB 2619 and SB 2972 passed on public school accountability and expressive activities at public colleges, respectively, with Senator Eckhardt opposing SB 2972 as too restrictive on campus protest rights. The chamber also heard extended debate on HB 21, targeting “traveling” housing finance corporations and their use of tax exemptions for apartment projects, with supporters arguing it curbs abuse of the tax code and critics warning about unintended effects on affordable housing; the discussion continued with questions but no final action shown in the excerpt.

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• And five of Southern Section Masters.
• The code does not require this package.
• <00:35:28.640> For required by the 2021 energy code.
• For required by the 2021 energy code.
• The code ventilation energy package.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Again, it's one of the standards in the Occupations Code, specifically Section 1701.163.
• That's a definition in the transportation code, their code.
• Detention, Penal Code 38.04. Unauthorized, correction: Disorderly conduct, Texas Penal Code 42.01.
• Texas Penal Code 49.031.
• Section 86 of the Local Government Code speaks to reserve deputy constables, reserve deputy sheriffs,

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Elections and Elections Education Appropriations; SB 1683, Line Ownership; SB 1754, Education and Special
• to the Procurement Code.
• , relating to the conduct of elections.
• , relating to the conduct of elections.
• House Bill 2199, in meeting section 33-1409, and section 33-2124, relating to rental parks.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and a series of guest introductions and proclamations, including recognition of Dr. Eric Osowski as Doctor of the Day, Donate Life Day participants, State Farm Day guests, and proclamations honoring Ganado Unified School District and Chinle Unified School District for academic and cultural achievements. The chamber also handled routine business such as committee assignments, Senate messages, and motions to adjourn and to refer bills to additional Committee of the Whole consideration. The main floor action centered on several bills and a concurrent resolution. HB 2093 was amended to restore mental health instruction while removing social-emotional learning, and HB 2229 was amended after debate over abortion-related language and public funding restrictions; both received do-pass recommendations. HB 2429, HB 2950, and HB 4136 also received do-pass recommendations after floor amendments, with HB 2950 amended to make tourism improvement areas voluntary and add notice requirements. HB 4001 advanced after extensive debate over regulating alternative nicotine products, with supporters arguing it would help curb youth vaping and opponents urging taxation and stronger public-health provisions. HB 4030 and HCR 2052, both focused on limiting municipal tax and fee increases tied to affordability, inflation, and utility costs, were heavily amended and advanced after debate over local control, data centers, water costs, and the scope of the amendments. The House also took up procedural challenges, including a failed appeal of the chair’s ruling that a health-care claims amendment to HCR 2052 was out of order under the single-subject rule. On final adoption of the Committee of the Whole report, the House ordered HB 4001 and HB 4030 and HCR 2052, as amended, to engrossing and signing. In third reading, HB 2170 passed 36-16, HB 2380 passed 31-21, HB 2389 passed 31-21, HB 2784 passed 31-21, and HB 2902 passed 31-21, while HB 2388 failed 23-29. The transcript ends as the House was moving on to HB 294.

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• for future elections. for future elections.
• Um over 40 elections, 50 elections now.
• in the election site for this election in the election site for this election and<00:51:42.640><
• The section in the post-election certificate, since that was renamed for the ballots cast inventory method
• <01:03:22.640> certificate section in the post election certificate section in the post election

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Section 2 A. No amendment to waved. Section 2 A.
• Section 3.
• Section 4.
• Section 5.
• 111A1 of title 18 United States section 111A1 of title 18 United States Code<04:14:49.760> relating

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Currently, Penal Code Section 374.3 already authorizes the court to consider the defendant's ability
• And actually, when I was first elected, I instituted Keep the Town Clean And the quality of life.
• And actually, when I was first elected, I instituted Keep the Town Clean with the faith community and
• Environmental Enforcement Officer with the City of Oakland and SEIU 1021 elected union officer.
• It is where, in that section 259 of the code, you can see what a collector car is defined to be.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And so we ask your blessing now on this assembly, our elected officials, these senators, who represent
• Touch their hearts that they may show compassion and respect to each other and to those they've been elected
• To be a section of the **Wildfire Prepared Act**, adding members and duties to the **Fire Planning Task
• Removing the exemption for certain types of advertisement signs, repealing section 74-12-2, NMSA 1978
• , and Laws 1999, Chapter 197, Section 2, **Senate Bill 34**.

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• This bill just brings forward the code sections for salaries, and I won't just nothing in the bill right
• It does have a reverse repeater in it, so just bringing forward code sections.
• We will be deleting section 1 in its entirety and renumbering the subsequent sections.
• We will be deleting section 1 in its entirety and renumbering the subsequent sections.
• And yesterday I had conversations with them, and it's my understanding we've got some code sections still

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 5 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with an invocation by Dr. Ryan Wade and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then handled routine business by dispensing with the reading of the journal and committee reports. Several guests were recognized, including Leadership Jackson County, Farm Bureau members, a doctor of the day, adult educators, and other visitors in the gallery. Senator Brumfield also announced support efforts for Senator Warren Barnett, asking members to contribute to him through Ms. Anita Jackson. The chamber then considered a series of House bills, most of them taken up with strike-all amendments and passed by use of the morning roll call. Measures included HB 1390 on personal services funding allocations, HB 1571 on ARPA funds and unexpended balances, HB 1655 on the State Aid Road Construction director’s personnel status, HB 1650 on dormant state accounts and pooled investments, HB 1651 on state agencies using other agencies’ facilities and charging 50% of fair market value, HB 1345 on administrative forfeiture of illegal cigarette and vaping products, HB 1386 on allowing sidewalks as an eligible use of municipal infrastructure funds, HB 671 on alcoholic beverage delivery responsibility ending when retailers transfer possession to delivery services, and HB 1385 on eliminating paper-original homestead exemption submissions. Members asked questions on several bills, especially about whether the fairgrounds language in HB 1651 would affect youth livestock shows and whether HB 1386 or other measures would change county revenue; sponsors generally said the bills were intended to address state-agency use, municipal reporting, or administrative efficiency rather than alter those programs. The Senate also advanced HB 898, creating a sales tax diversion study committee to review misallocated municipal sales tax revenues, assess impacts, examine technology and oversight, and recommend reforms by the 2027 session; Senator Hill questioned whether counties should be included, but the sponsor said that would be a separate policy decision. Later, the Senate reconsidered HB 1265, the Mississippi Debt Management Services Act extended repealer, adopted an amendment to remove the repealer instead of extending it, and then passed the bill. The body also took up SB 2632, the local governments disaster recovery emergency loan program, and voted not to concur and to invite conference. Finally, HB 1142 on bench warrant notices was called up; the sponsor explained a strike-all that would replace certified mail with personal service or electronic transmission and include a reverse repealer for further conference work.

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• The recommendation is due pass to the Committee on Elections. With that, Mr.
• First, Section 5 is the consumer protection heart And public official accountability.
• Section 5 ends that uncertainty.
• We are concerned that the way As it turns out, is Section 5 of the bill.
• AB 1052, Valencia, the motion is do pass and refer to Committee on Elections. Chair? Aye.

Summary: The Assembly Banking and Finance Committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 407, which would expand the California Pollution Control Financing Authority. The author said the measure would increase flexibility and access to resources, and the bill was approved 7-0 and sent to the Committee on Local Government. The committee also adopted the consent calendar, which included AB 76, by a 7-0 vote. A lengthy portion of the meeting focused on AB 1065, which would prohibit swipe fees on the sales tax portion of credit card transactions. Supporters, including small business owners, restaurant and grocery representatives, and a payments-policy expert, argued the bill would reduce costs for merchants and consumers and rein in dominant card networks. Opponents, including banks, credit unions, and payment industry groups, argued the bill is likely preempted by federal law, would be difficult to implement, and could disproportionately affect community banks and credit unions. After extensive questioning about preemption, fraud, implementation, and consumer impacts, the committee rejected the bill on a 6-0 vote, but then granted reconsideration by a 7-1 vote. The committee then heard AB 1365, which would create the Cal Account Program, a zero-fee, zero-penalty state banking account for unbanked and underbanked Californians. Supporters said the program would help low-income households, survivors of abuse, and others facing barriers to traditional banking, while opponents from community banks and credit unions argued existing low-cost accounts and the Bank On program already address the need and raised concerns about cost, feasibility, and duplication. The bill advanced on a 6-0 vote and later received enough votes on the reopened roll to move forward to the Committee on Labor and Employment. The committee also approved AB 1052, which would create a legal framework for digital assets and address unclaimed digital property and restrictions on public officials issuing or promoting digital assets, and AB 1180, which would create a pilot program for paying state fees with digital financial assets and require a report on broader adoption. Both bills passed with broad support after brief testimony and discussion. Final roll calls later confirmed AB 1052 and AB 1180, along with AB 407 and AB 1365, were moved out of committee.

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• , and in every election, Campaign season, but every day, in every law, in every election, and in every
• That includes municipalities and local elections, county elections, state elections, and federal elections
• That includes municipalities and local elections, county elections, state elections, and federal elections
• So really, the voting eligibility for the municipal elections are deemed by the board of elections, municipal
• So really, the voting eligibility for the municipal elections are deemed by the board of elections, municipal

Bills: HB344

Keywords: campaign finance, elections, transparency, political committees, reporting requirements, enforcement

Summary: The Senate Elections and Government Affairs Committee heard several election- and campaign-related bills. House Substitute 2 for House Bill 155 would make Public Integrity Commission reports publicly available on the commission’s website, add a specific travel-expense reporting category, and remove the FOIA requirement for accessing reports; Senator Richardson said he supported the transparency measure and asked to be added as a co-sponsor. The committee also took up House Bill 444, the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act, which would create state protections against voter suppression and vote dilution, expand language access, prohibit intimidation and deception, and allow court remedies for violations. The bill drew strong support from advocacy groups including YWCA Delaware, the League of Women Voters, the ACLU, and the Legal Defense Fund, and several senators voiced support and interest in moving it quickly. House Bill 430, a constitutional amendment proposal, would make explicit that only natural persons may vote in Delaware elections, including municipal elections, in response to concerns about corporate or other artificial-entity voting in some towns. The discussion focused heavily on Fenwick Island, where the mayor testified that the town’s charter has long allowed certain artificial entities to vote in local elections and said the system is limited and has worked for years; other speakers argued the bill was needed to prevent corporate dilution of residents’ votes. Senator Richardson expressed concern about restricting entities with a local stake, while Senator Hoffner and others emphasized the principle of one person, one vote. Senator Townsend presented House Bill 344, which would tighten campaign finance rules by requiring Delaware bank accounts for candidates and committees, recurring training, better documentation of candidate loans, longer record retention, automatic filing extensions, and inactive status for noncompliant committees; one public commenter opposed the bill on cost grounds. He also presented House Bill 448, which would allow campaign funds to be used for reasonable security expenses for candidates and elected officials, with guardrails, and a commenter suggested allowing electronic security systems without a cap. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 472, a local de-annexation measure for Noble’s Pond in Cheswold to remove scattered residential lots from town boundaries and resolve uneven tax treatment; Senator Hoffner noted local law enforcement supported the change. The committee adjourned after hearing no further public comment on HB 472, and the vote to adjourn was unanimous.

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• It was only a Section 2 case. It was not about the...
• Voters elect their legislators.
• to elect them.
• Redistricting that we experienced going into the 2022 election.
• Donald Trump didn't elect the Texas legislature; Texans did.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all