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• Help us truly serve the people of our community. help us truly serve the people of Alabama as you would
• I met the other day with the Department of Commerce. Stephanie is here today; I see her there.
• the state of Alabama.
• And these are the type of things that get people thinking, "Why not Alabama?"
• I think now that we have a new Department of Workforce, I would maybe sit on top with them.

Bills: SB177 , HB83 , HB203 , HB218 , HB256 , HB350 , HB530 , HB546 , HB577 , HB259

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: entertainment, film, music, production incentives, Alabama Film Office, tax rebates, media industry, economic development, Baptist convention, tax exemption, sales and use tax, Alabama, nonprofit, HB203, High Socks for Hope, nonprofit tax exemption, sales tax, use tax, state tax exemption, local option tax exemption

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• I got some numbers from the Department of Revenue.
• a lot of money to the state of Louisiana.
• I'm reading the amendment that says the department shall not be liable for any actions of an electronic
• Vinay from the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, to talk about the fiscal note.
• Then it allows the LSU Ag Center to work with the Department of Agriculture and Forestry to identify

Bills: HB198 , HB325 , HB488 , HB719 , HB749 , HB755 , HB797 , HB823 , HB1028 , HB1194 , HB1222

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: Medicaid, reimbursement, ambulatory surgical centers, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, healthcare funding, Louisiana Department of Health, surgical procedures, TOPS-Tech, scholarship, education, eligibility, college credit, dual enrollment, state funding, HB 488, Belle Chasse Bridge, Belle Chasse Bridge Merit-Based Special Fund, Plaquemines Parish

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• I'm Baker Allen, director of governmental affairs for the Alabama League of Municipalities.
• Alabama League of Municipalities.
• There's an opening in the Sheriff's Department; a matter of pay.
• As you well, some of y'all may know, some may not know, I'm a Sergeant with the B Police Department.
• We know the Department of Corrections, particularly, is understaffed.

Bills: SB82 , SB78 , SB4 , SB6 , SB62 , SB66 , SB77 , SB63 , SB79 , SB53 , SB55 , HB14

Committee: House County and Municipal Government

Keywords: inhalants, butyl nitrite, nitrous oxide, amyl nitrite, possession, sale, misdemeanor, felony, criminal penalties, public health, school safety, resource officers, law enforcement, public schools, private schools, liability insurance, contracting, library governance, board appointment, library diversity

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• HB 149 states that the board of commissioners, the Alabama State Bar, is an agency of the judicial branch
• </c> of government. of government.
• &gt;&gt; U My question was kind of the opposite of<00:12:59.680><c> his.
• the victims of that, the result of us bringing this legislation to kind of close these loopholes, is
• </c> &gt;&gt; We took care of that. &gt;&gt; We took care of that.

Bills: HB41 , HB149 , SB230 , SB87 , SB169 , SB238 , SB233 , HB72 , HB41 , HB149 , SB230 , SB87 , SB169 , SB238 , SB233 , HB72

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: sexual offenses, penalties, rape, sodomy, criminal justice, Judicial Branch, Alabama State Bar, legal profession, commissioners, government agency, campaign finance, security measures, candidates, elected officials, legislative protection, civil procedure, statute of limitations, real estate appraisers, legal complaints, appraisal board

Bills: SF0058 , SF0061 , SF0095 , SF0107

Committee: Senate Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs

Keywords: Indian child welfare, tribal relations, sunset repeal, Wyoming law, child custody, sales tax, motor vehicle, family transfer, tax exemption, Wyoming legislation, driver's license, motor vehicle services, third-party providers, Wyoming, regulatory compliance, registration, license plate, electronic system, State Department of Transportation, county treasurers

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• We would have guidance, our Department of Family Services would have guidance on how they handle those
• We would have guidance, our Department<00:04:58.560><c> of</c><00:04:58.800><c> Family</c><00:04:59.199
• ><c> Services</c><00:05:00.160><c> would</c><00:05:00.479><c> have</c> Department of Family Services
• would have Department of Family Services would have guidance<00:05:01.120><c> on</c><00:05:01.360><c>
• </c><00:29:41.440><c> of</c><00:29:41.600><c> revenue</c> accordance with department of revenue accordance

Bills: SF0058 , SF0061 , SF0095 , SF0107

Committee: House Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs

Keywords: Indian child welfare, tribal relations, sunset repeal, Wyoming law, child custody, sales tax, motor vehicle, family transfer, tax exemption, Wyoming legislation, driver's license, motor vehicle services, third-party providers, Wyoming, regulatory compliance, registration, license plate, electronic system, State Department of Transportation, county treasurers

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• commitment to the department, any immediate family of the adopted or adopting individual.
• Amendment B7, offered by Senator Christian, requires the Secretary of the Department of Corrections and
• Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
• definition that Department of Corrections uses internally.
• our professionals that are in our Department of Corrections know best how to ensure the safety of our

Bills: SB5873 , SB5895 , SB5911 , SB5940 , SB5942 , SB5945 , SB5957 , SB5966

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: incarcerated individuals, escorted leaves, criminal justice, rehabilitation, state law, healthcare, incarcerated, extraordinary medical placement, criminal justice reform, medical care, children, youth, financial stability, care services, department of children and families, housing assistance, foster care, pilot program, social services, accountability

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• This is important to rural utilities or Alabama Power, and any of the utility companies because of the
• length of a utility trailer with poles on it.
• Um, and of... ...being against my chairman.
• Um, and of course, in the absence of the amendment for class one municipalities for Birmingham, I can't
• Chair, that is my further explanation of my no vote.

Bills: HB323 , SB271 , SB295

Committee: Senate Transportation and Energy

Keywords: electric utility, transportation, oversize vehicles, transport permits, state highway system, SB271, Alabama, municipalities, city fees, town fees, franchise fees, utility franchise, natural gas, manufactured gas, gas utility, public streets, public places, right-of-way, municipal consent, gross receipts tax

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• , but we do have... ...the city of Birmingham, but we do have one of the lawyers from the legal department
• They would be locked, and it mentions an effective date of December 31st of 2025.
• And our price index would not be reflective of all of the other smaller municipalities.
• In the bill, even with the vote of the people, all of us know... ...people, all of us know that who is
• I'm with the Alabama Department of Transportation. Um, and... Department of Transportation.

Bills: SB271 , SB295 , SB309

Committee: Senate Transportation and Energy

Keywords: SB271, Alabama, municipalities, city fees, town fees, franchise fees, utility franchise, natural gas, manufactured gas, gas utility, public streets, public places, right-of-way, municipal consent, gross receipts tax, license tax, privilege tax, Public Service Commission, PSC, utility regulation

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• We've met with the Department of Public Safety.
• Current law gives the Commissioner of Transportation the exclusive authority to require law...
• transportation in the state of transportation in the state of Minnesota.<01:48:27.840><c> So,</c><01:
• </c><01:53:35.280><c> of</c><01:53:35.360><c> Transportation</c> Minnesota Department of Transportation
• Minnesota Department of Transportation estimates<01:53:36.480><c> there</c><01:53:36.639><c> will</c

Bills: HF3694 , HF3844 , HF4006 , HF3785 , HF3849 , HF4102 , HF3441 , HF3507 , HF3562

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: transportation, tow trucks, variable message signs, road safety, emergency service, optometrist, window glazing, motor vehicle regulations, medical prescriptions, transportation safety, infrastructure, construction, appropriation, state project, motorized bicycles, motorcycles, electric vehicles, transportation regulations, safety standards, dealer license

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• I'm the director of governmental affairs for the Alabama League of Municipalities.
• </c> and paying uh that back to the state of and paying uh that back to the state of Alabama.<00:27:08.480
• I know I've heard from many legislators over the years of the overreach of Washington, D.C., into Alabama
• I know I've heard from many legislators over the years of the overreach of Washington, D.C., into Alabama
• I'm Baker Allen, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Alabama League of Municipalities.

Bills: HB268 , SB279 , SB304 , SB303 , SB298 , HB268 , SB279 , SB304 , SB303 , SB298

Committee: Senate County and Municipal Government

Keywords: lottery winnings, lottery prize, state lottery, income tax exemption, tax exemption, gambling, games of chance, prize proceeds, Alabama Department of Revenue, state income tax, tax relief, winnings, jackpot, lotto, Alabama State House, Montgomery, Legislative Council, demolition, state capitol, state capitol building

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• Here recently we had a morning breakfast with the Department of Transportation and Development to look
• It urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to conduct a review...
• It urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to conduct a review of its public-private
• What this urge and request is asking to be done is to have the Department of Transportation and Development
• What this urge and request is asking to be done is to have the Department of Transportation and Development

Bills: SCR58 , SB309 , SB514 , HCR63 , HCR69 , HB401 , HB487 , HB722 , HB730 , HB745 , HB988 , HB989 , HB1001 , HB1024 , HB1032 , HB1050 , HB1081 , HB1086 , HB1108 , HB1172 , HB1173 , HB1175 , HB1192 , HB1218 , HB1244

Committee: Senate Transportation, Highways & Public Works

Keywords: SCR 58, Senate Concurrent Resolution, DOTD, Department of Transportation and Development, public-private partnership, P3, public-private partnership contracting, Belle Chasse Toll Bridge, Belle Chasse Bridge, toll bridge, tolling, tolls, transportation infrastructure, roads and highways, Plaquemines Parish, bridge project, toll fees, unauthorized charges, contract oversight, procurement

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• I'm the chief of police of the city of Houston, and I'm here representing the Houston Police Department
• Department, the fantastic men and women of the Houston Police Department, testifying in support of Senate
• Chairman Nichols, members of the Transportation Committee of the 89th legislative session, thank you
• Harris County is getting the benefit of the scale of a world-class fire department without supporting
• And last, Chief Deas, were any of these calls that police department made, were any of these calls that

Bills: SB39 , SB2129 , SB2141 , SB2246 , SB2323 , SB2439 , SB2722

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: commercial motor vehicle, truck liability, motor carrier, trucking, civil liability, respondeat superior, negligent entrustment, negligent maintenance, negligent loading, negligent repair, bifurcated trial, exemplary damages, punitive damages, personal injury, collision, employer liability, vicarious liability, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Texas tort reform, commercial truck accident

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee reconvened on SB 2722, as substituted by Senator Bettencourt, which would redirect a portion of Harris County Toll Road Authority surplus revenues to the City of Houston and impose audit and tax-rate penalty provisions. Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz and Fire Chief Thomas Munoz testified in support, arguing that Houston bears a large share of toll-road public safety burdens, citing thousands of police and fire responses on toll-road property and the need for compensation for emergency services. Bill King, testifying neutrally, said the toll authority generates large excess revenues and urged stronger oversight and clearer controls on how the money is spent. Opponents, including Harris County officials, business and neighborhood representatives, and toll-road critics, argued the bill would divert transportation dollars, create a precedent for taking toll revenues for general municipal use, and could worsen project delivery and incentives; several also questioned the accuracy and interpretation of the revenue figures and the lack of comparable audit requirements for the city. The committee took extensive testimony but left SB 2722 pending without a vote. The committee then heard SB 2129, which would increase fines for motorists who disregard railroad crossing gates or flaggers, and SB 2323, which would redact railroad crew members’ personal information from public accident reports. Both bills were presented as safety measures, with railroad labor testimony in support, and both were left pending after brief public testimony. The committee also heard SB 2141, a Zaffirini bill concerning specialty license plates for judges, with the substitute aimed at reducing security risks by changing how judges are identified on plates; it too was left pending. Finally, the committee heard SB 2439, another Zaffirini bill, described as a TDLR cleanup measure related to ATV and off-highway vehicle safety certification. The bill would abolish the current training and certification program, which supporters said was burdensome and underused given the small number of approved instructors statewide. With no significant opposition on the record, the committee closed testimony and left SB 2439 pending as well.

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aYEehoj9WA, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Today's meeting is also being broadcast with closed captioning on ‘Olelo Community Media's channel 55 and on the online stream: http://olelo.granicus.com/player/event/5588?view_id=13 Just press the CC button when you hover your mouse over the video screen. Meeting of the Special Committee Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19 Friday, March 27, 2020 Agenda The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to: 1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures; 2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures; 3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and 4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom. The special committee will be meeting with the following: 11:00 a.m. Federal Stimulus Package Senator Brian Schatz, U.S. Senate 11:30 a.m. Office of the Governor Ms. Linda C. Takayama, Chief of Staff 12:00 p.m. Department of Transportation Deputy Director Derek Chow, Harbors Division Deputy Director Ross Higashi, Airports Division 12:45 p.m. Department of the Attorney General Attorney General Clare E. Connors Department of Public Safety Director Nolan Espinda 2:00 p.m. Healthcare Industry Dr. Jim Ireland, Medical Director for Department of Transportation Dr. Elizabeth E. Char, Medical Physician 2:30 p.m. Department of Health Dr. Bruce Anderson, Director Dr. Sarah Park Dr. Edward Desmond, State Laboratories Division Administrator 4:00 p.m. Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Adjutant General Kenneth Hara, Incident Commander, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• Most states already are investing a significant amount of time and effort at the Department of Public
• Gary Gibson testifying on behalf of Texas Department of Public Safety and Neutral as a resource.
• You're going to hear from members of the OIG today and also members of the Dallas Police Department which
• I'm here representing the Dallas Police Department in support of this bill.
• to the level of deadly conduct that are not reflective of the police department. as a whole are not

Bills: HB2034 , HB2436 , HB3010 , HB3033 , HB3138 , HB3177 , HB3426 , HB3686 , HB3858 , HB4176 , HB4257 , HB4264 , HB4804 , HCR98

Committee: House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: groundwater, foreign ownership, national security, water permits, environmental health, deadly conduct, firearm, recklessness, peace officer, prosecution, Penal Code, Texas laws, disaster recovery, infrastructure, rural communities, grants, state funding, emergency management, HB 3033, Texas Department of Public Safety

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• Tyler Munch here on behalf of the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to testify in support
• pay right now, frankly, given the number of hours that many of you know because several of you have
• To use the money to pay board expenses, such as child care and transportation, paying the expenses of
• In my first year of teaching, students approached our department with data showing that only 10% of the
• In my first year of teaching, students approached our department with data showing that only 10% of the

Bills: SB5901 , SB5860 , SB5956 , SB5574 , SB5922 , SB5858

Committee: Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education

Keywords: school construction, school facilities, capital budget, school plant project, state funding assistance, school construction assistance program, on-base schools, military base, Department of Defense school, military families, public school facilities, instructional space, Superintendent of Public Instruction, SIP, school district capital funding, school housing burden, rapid growth, enrollment growth, free and reduced-price meals, alternative learning experience

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• You hear that rumble of the tracks. You hear that rumble of the train?
• </c> you know, I lived in South Alabama. you know, I lived in South Alabama.
• So, of course, when you've got those kinds of records, you don't want to get rid of them, you know, unless
• So, of course, when you've got those kinds of records, you don't want to get rid of them, you know, unless
• very appreciative of all that stuff. in this day and age of Some of them are big and small.

Bills: SB42 , SB166 , SB42 , SB166

Committee: House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections

Keywords: abandoned roads, land ownership, government regulations, property rights, transportation, Ten Commandments, public education, displays, funding, Alabama law, municipal elections, runoff elections, majority voting, electoral procedures, local governance, campaign finance, record retention, political action committees, Fair Campaign Practices Act, 1136

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• The Department of Transportation would design this plate in consultation with the Central Catholic High
• Many of the other states have tried to do this with components of their departments of Transportation
• I'm the aviation division director for the Texas Department of Transportation. I'm testifying on.
• In 2024, the Texas Department of Transportation reported 215 work zone fatalities, a 12% increase from
• Chairman, uh, members of the committee, I'm Scott Hewitt with Texas Department of Public Safety.

Bills: HB 341 , HB 791 , HB 1564 , HB 1695 , HB 1722 , HB 1729 , HB 1772 , HB 2003 , HB 2954 , HB 2989 , HB 3084 , HB 3134 , HB 3135 , HB 3309 , HB 3611 , HB 3679 , HB 3727 , HB 3832

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates

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• The Department of Transportation would design this plate in consultation with the Central Catholic High
• Department of Transportation and the FAA, to...
• Department of Transportation and the FAA, to... to provide technical support to airports.
• Many of the other states have tried to do this. do this with components of their departments of transportation
• Dan Harmon, I'm the Aviation Division Director for the Texas Department of Transportation.

Bills: HB341 , HB791 , HB1564 , HB1695 , HB1722 , HB1729 , HB1772 , HB2003 , HB2954 , HB2989 , HB3084 , HB3134 , HB3135 , HB3309 , HB3611 , HB3679 , HB3727 , HB3832

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates

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• The unwieldy provisions of 199.003 of the Transportation Code, which was added in 2017, prohibit the
• This is my first time up here as a member of the Transportation Committee.
• To the state of Texas and the department. Is that your understanding?
• I am all for alternative methods of transportation.
• Wouldn't you want to know how many people are going to be using this mode of transportation?

Bills: HB341 , HB791 , HB1564 , HB1695 , HB1722 , HB1729 , HB1772 , HB2003 , HB2954 , HB2989 , HB3084 , HB3134 , HB3135 , HB3309 , HB3611 , HB3679 , HB3727 , HB3832

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates