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• Okay, now, you've got to state your name.
• What percentage of stops do we think in the state?
• Yeah, it was not one of our finest on the state highways.
• I am Ben Wright, the state legislative Chairman for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen
• Across the state, we are licensed car dealers in multiple locations throughout the state.

Bills: SB35, SB284, SB296, SB305, SB857, SB995, SB1121, SB1555, SB1902, SCR25, SB 35

Keywords: transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County

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• for the peace that we have today. ...thanks for the peace that we have today in this room, in this state
• I mean, is it just... is this city... ...is it just city, county, and state?
• I believe I'm looking... ...some requests to verify, but I believe this is state only, but it's an opt-in
• So, local can opt in, but it applies to state and... ...opt in, but it applies to state and...
• Higher Education in consideration with the State Department of Education.

Bills: HB226, HB24, HB309, HB315, HB272, HB24, HB226, HB309, HB315, HB272

Keywords: HB226, homestead exemption, ad valorem tax, property tax, property tax relief, widow, widower, unremarried spouse, surviving spouse, senior exemption, elderly, disabled, permanently and totally disabled, blind taxpayer, deed ownership, principal residence, school tax, county tax, municipal tax, Alabama Department of Revenue

Bills: HR213, SB2607, SB2043, SB2396, SB2835

Keywords: Hawaiian Council, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, Native Hawaiian, Native Hawaiian community, Native Hawaiian advocacy, recognition resolution, ceremonial resolution, nonprofit, community development, economic development, cultural preservation, self-sufficiency, housing counseling, community development financial institution, CDFI, small business accelerator, trades academy, tourism, regenerative tourism, iwi kūpuna

Bills: HR213, SB2607, SB2043, SB2396, SB2835

Keywords: Hawaiian Council, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, Native Hawaiian, Native Hawaiian community, Native Hawaiian advocacy, recognition resolution, ceremonial resolution, nonprofit, community development, economic development, cultural preservation, self-sufficiency, housing counseling, community development financial institution, CDFI, small business accelerator, trades academy, tourism, regenerative tourism, iwi kūpuna

Bills: HR9, HR15, HB202, HB206, HB338, HB379, HB547, HB691, HB843, HB861, HB908

Keywords: human rights, individual liberties, Magna Carta, constitutionalism, free speech, voter identification, election integrity, federal elections, public confidence, election security, SAVE America Act, Louisiana, election fraud, job advertisement, salary transparency, civil service, employment notification, applicant rights, legislative attendance, task force

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• Um Hawaii State Board >> Okay. Thank you. Um Hawaii State Board of<00:04:05.920> Education.
• But... in the state having that same feeling in the state having that same feeling and<00:20:50.640><
• legislative appropriation. legislative appropriation.
• >> Mallerie Fujitani for the Hawaii State >> Mallerie Fujitani for the Hawaii State
• If not, thank you. of the board of ed and the state library of the board of ed and the state library

Bills: HB1559, HB2012, HB2297, HB2122, HB2345, HB2398, HB2534, HB2621

Keywords: telecommunication devices, student use, public schools, student engagement, educational outcomes, confiscation policy, mental health, statewide policy, community literacy, education, Title I funding, reading proficiency, underserved communities, family engagement, tutoring, literacy support, adult education, community education, literacy programs, workforce development

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• please state that amendment for us? please state that amendment for us?
• <00:13:40.000> 98% their state were tied to scams. 98% their state were tied to scams. 98%
• without legislative decided without legislative authorization<00:21:28.000> that<00:21:28.320
• Children and grow across the state.
• <00:29:21.039> Um, state. Uh we're neutral on the bill. Um, state.

Bills: SF1750, HF4250, HF3938, HF3904, HF3642

Keywords: common interest community, CIC, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, planned community, cooperative, unit owner, association board, declarant, declarant control, special declarant rights, assessment lien, foreclosure, late fees, fines, attorney fees, resale disclosure, annual report, maintenance plan

Bills: HB156, HB474, HB602, HB633, HB852

Keywords: severance tax, parish revenue, constitutional amendment, natural resources, local government funding, HB 474, Act 400, Louisiana income tax, tax refund checkoff, refund donation, alumni association, Grambling University National Alumni Association, Louisiana Tech University Alumni Association, Department of Revenue, Title 47, voluntary contribution, tax return designation, state tax refund, nonprofit donation, higher education

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• <00:09:14.240> government or the state government or the state government >> director
• . in other states lake for future uses. in other states that<00:20:13.200> have<00:20:13.360><
• Again, we're not existing state law.
• <00:30:27.279> Uh, stated, it goes Oh, my bad. My bad. Uh, stated, it goes Oh, my bad.
• :32:35.200> uh as Representative Johnson stated, uh as Representative Johnson stated, uh this<

Bills: HF1531, HF4017, HF3399, HF4146, HF4019, HF3677

Keywords: crossbow, crossbow hunting, archery season, deer hunting, bear hunting, turkey hunting, fishing, common carp, rough fish, game and fish, wildlife management, hunting license, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, sunset clause, expiration removal, archery equipment, outdoor recreation, infectious waste, pathological waste

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• I represent Legislative District 4.
• We understand the intent of this legislation.
• Karen Warner representing legislative District 4.
• Madam Chairman, members, 31 states to date have enacted similar legislation like this.
• from selling any state employees' data, period?

Bills: SB1113, SB1115, SB1122, SB1123, SB1125, SB1165, SB1188, SB1193, SB1243, SB1318, SB1477

Keywords: mental health, involuntary evaluation, service of process, court-ordered treatment, evaluation agencies, AHCCCS, remote work, state agency, employment, public health, healthcare, behavioral health, prior authorization, American Indian health program, medicaid, medical examiner, death investigation, body disposal, autopsy, veteran burial

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• Then we're stating in this piece of legislation that we would disallow violators of this section from
• contracting with the state or any of its subdivisions after the infraction.
• This is a legislative office of fiscal transparency request bill.
• I'm leaving the country or I'm leaving the city, the state.
• There's no DA involvement, no state involvement other than the judge.

Bills: HB2650, HB3277, HB3386, HB3419, HB3430, HB3742, HB3791, HB3835, HB3905, HB3968, HB4119, HB4153, HB4408

Keywords: probate, estate administration, summary administration, decedent, inheritance, vehicle inspection, title registration, salvage vehicles, ownership, Oklahoma Statutes, evictions, forcible entry, mediation, residency proof, children, housing law, corruption, nonpublic information, government accountability, criminal law

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• I know with that the state of Minnesota.
• <00:46:09.920> for your state than from another state for your state than from another state
• <00:52:28.960> because much for my area of the state because much for my area of the state
• exempt from this particular legislation. exempt from this particular legislation.
• legislation in 2024. legislation in 2024.

Bills: HF357, HF3389, HF1434, HF2500, HF1606

Keywords: HF357, hasenpfeffer, card games, social skill game, Minnesota gambling law, tournament, contest, prize limit, low-stakes gaming, card game exemption, gambling exemption, cribbage, bridge, euchre, pinochle, Texas hold'em, whist, skat, sheepshead, gin

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• $200, I think will help stabilize the number of. independent DUI assessment providers we have in the state
• As you mentioned, we do have a significant domestic violence problem in the state of Oklahoma, and the
• So, are they charging other agencies as well, other state agencies that what we're referring to here?
• If another state agency requests that, so would that other state agency be charged the fee?
• But that just seems odd to me that we'd be charging just separate state agencies for this fee.

Bills: SB1192, SB1264, SB1284, SB1810, SB1921

Keywords: substance abuse, counseling, assessment fees, mental health, alcohol and drug programs, domestic violence, domestic abuse, assault and battery, assault, battery, strangulation, dangerous weapon, family or household member, intimate partner, pregnant woman, great bodily injury, batterers intervention program, batterers' intervention, anger management, victim safety

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• Arizona would by no means be the first state to do this. 21 states already do, including a really interesting
• mix of blue and red states.
• And for most of those states, that impact estimate was between one cent and five cents, with the state
• Every state has been somewhat different.
• So I just want to end this by saying 31 states across party lines have enacted similar legislation to

Bills: SB1165, SB1206, SB1212, SB1291, SB1347, SB1516, SB1554, SB1649, SB1689, SB1812

Keywords: breast cancer, screening services, health insurance, cost sharing, preventive care, storm damage, catastrophic storm, hail damage, wind damage, roof repair, roof replacement, post-storm repairs, insurance claim, property and casualty insurance, adjuster, public adjuster, contractor licensing, homeowner protections, deductible waiver, insurance fraud prevention

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• And like I stated, there's a. Lot of jobs that still need that.
• The purpose of it is to invite investment by businesses and actually have businesses remain in the state
• modernizing our corporate structure so that we can invite Those businesses here and compete with states
• Really, what it's doing is it's making Oklahoma competitive, updating our current laws to reflect states
• So, out-of-state providers Are out-of-state transport providers exempt from the Oklahoma insurance code

Bills: HB3081, HB3127, HB3128, HB3498, HB2035

Keywords: fire extinguisher, licensing, public safety, age qualification, State Fire Marshal, medical marijuana, employment rights, safety-sensitive positions, workplace policies, public assistance, workforce development, economic competitiveness, task force, apprenticeships, training programs, training barriers, business growth, industry coordination, business entities, corporation law

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• So currently, 32 states ban phones for most of the instructional day. 32 states ban phones for most of
• Seventeen states require policy regarding phone use, and more and more states are increasing their cell
• This is the policy of the state.
• at the state level working on this issue.
• But that is not what this legislation does.

Bills: SB23, SB73, SB210, SB234, SB243, SB244, SM16

Keywords: student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, driver education, driver's ed, driving school, motorcycle safety, traffic safety, vulnerable road users, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, cyclist, bike lane, micromobility, scooter, moped, motorcycle training, DWI prevention

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• We're a very vulnerable state, Mr.
• Many of these challenges have been known for years, but as a state, not just PED, as a state, we have
• We can use other states as examples.
• And as the law states right now, the Secretary of State has the right to dismiss a whole school board
• Chair, I've noted in other states because I've lived in other states where the local governing board

Bills: SB23, SB73, SB210, SB234, SB243, SB244, SM16

Keywords: student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, driver education, driver's ed, driving school, motorcycle safety, traffic safety, vulnerable road users, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, cyclist, bike lane, micromobility, scooter, moped, motorcycle training, DWI prevention

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• However, you just said illegal immigration is a federal offense As a state legislative body, are we trying
• Of that information on file here at the state.
• It's a federal item, not a state item.
• Every employer registered to do business in the state of Oklahoma.
• our act together to get it right on the legislation.

Bills: HB3725, HB3260, HB3660, HB3369, HB3370

Keywords: labor, e-verification, immigration, employers, employment eligibility, Department of Labor, penalties, funeral licensing, continuing education, Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association, professional development, licensing requirements, HB3660, natural organic reduction, human composting, soil reduction, green burial, funeral services, cremation, burial permit

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• Father, we thank you for this day, for this opportunity for us to get together to do the work of this state
• Father, we thank you for this day, for this opportunity for us to get together to do the work of this state
• My colleague from the Mobile County Legislative Delegation, Representative Bill, why do we need legislation
• Senate Bill 89 by Senator Sessions, relating to State College Commission. Representative Given.
• Senate Bill 89 by Senator Sessions, relating to state college commission. Representative Givens.

Bills: HB277, SB89, HB135, HB277, SB89, HB135

Keywords: HB277, 2A Sales Tax Holiday, firearms tax exemption, ammunition, hunting supplies, sales tax holiday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Second Amendment, gun tax holiday, gun rights, outdoor gear, hunting equipment, state sales tax, use tax, local option tax exemption, county opt-in, municipal opt-in, Department of Revenue, Alabama

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• This legislation gives the public a simple, voluntary way to support and honor the fallen.
• This legislation gives the public a simple, voluntary way to support and honor the fallen.
• She's legislative director for the Fraternal Order of Police. The FOP, yes.
• Again, just reiterating what she said, it's not costing the state anything.
• States.

Bills: S0174, S0388, S0470, S0488, S0490, S0584, S0628

Keywords: transportation, memorial, honorary designation, Miami-Dade, Charlie Kirk, license plates, Florida Wildflower, vehicle registration, annual use fee, specialty plates, Fraternal Order of Police, license plate, funding, memorial foundation, law enforcement, motor carriers, fuel tax, military exemptions, safety regulations, electronic submissions

Summary: The Transportation Committee heard and advanced several bills, mostly related to honorary roadway designations, specialty license plates, and Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles administration. SB 628 designated a portion of South Navy Boulevard in Pensacola as “Warrior Sacrifice Way” to honor Ensign Joshua Watson and Petty Officers Muhammad Hatham and Cameron Walters, who were killed in the 2019 Naval Air Station Pensacola attack. The bill passed favorably with no debate or opposition. The committee also considered SB 174, naming a portion of State Road 985 in Miami-Dade County as Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue. Senator Arrington opposed the bill during debate, citing Kirk’s public statements as inconsistent with the honor, while Senator Rodriguez argued the designation was an honorary roadway naming that did not require agreement with Kirk’s views. The bill was reported favorably. SB 388, which raises the annual use fee for the Florida Wildflowers specialty license plate from $15 to $25 while keeping the lower fee for owners with more than 10 vehicles, also passed favorably after a support-only public comment. Members then approved SB 470, which opens the Fraternal Order of Police specialty plate to the general public and allows redesigns to help sustain sales and increase funding for law enforcement memorial efforts. Public testimony from the FOP supported the change. SB 584 authorized DHSMV to enter agreements allowing county tax collectors to enforce certain commercial driving school provisions, aimed at addressing fraud and licensing abuses, and it passed favorably with support. Finally, the committee approved SB 488, the DHSMV agency package updating IFTA compliance, online filing, crash reporting thresholds, registration procedures, email communications, and tank vehicle definitions, along with SB 490, the companion public records exemption for email addresses used under SB 488; both were reported favorably, with SB 490 noted as requiring a two-thirds vote.