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• He is registered for House Bill 5259 as the Executive Director of the Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society
• Chapter 552.

Bills: HB370, HB738, HB2935, HB3227, HB4103, HB5259, SB519, SB1350, SB1247, SB1248, SB2112, HCR81, HCR83, HCR84, HCR59, HCR109, HCR111, HCR135, SCR6

Keywords: HB 370, Events Trust Fund, Texas events funding, sports eligibility, women's sports, girls' sports, biological sex, transgender athletes, sex-segregated sports, athletic competition, event subsidies, tourism funding, site selection organization, anti-trafficking plan, female athletes, public funding, economic impact, sports policy, Rosenwald Schools, historical preservation

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• You know, if you look at, like, just this chapter of law, To prioritize things, you know, if you look
• at, like, just this chapter of law, even if there was a sole source situation, there is a law, there's

Bills: HB1540

Keywords: education savings account, ESA, school choice, private school vouchers, nonpublic school, tuition assistance, education tax credit, homeschool exclusion, Bank of North Dakota, Department of Public Instruction, public funding for private education, voucher program, student scholarships, special education, parental choice, curriculum funding, tutoring, online learning, state per-pupil payment, income-based eligibility

Summary: The committee first took up amended bill 10-13, a school funding and education appropriations measure. Senator Schaible walked through the final version, which included changes to foundation aid, transportation grants, free and reduced-price meals funding, paraprofessional and teacher support programs, Native American education items, library and school facility projects, and several one-time grants. Members discussed removing the science center grant funding, and Senator Meyer objected to that removal, arguing that Grand Forks had raised matching private and local funds and that other cities had received similar state support. The committee also agreed to adjust regional education association funding to reflect six centers rather than seven, reducing that line to $600,000. The committee then adopted the amendment to 10-13 unanimously and passed the bill as further amended on a unanimous roll call, with Senator Shively designated as carrier. After a brief recess, the committee turned to bill 1540, but no formal action was taken. Bank of North Dakota and OMB representatives raised concerns that the draft included policy changes and procurement/IT exemptions that needed further discussion. Members agreed the bill would be delayed until Monday so the Bank, OMB, and NDIT could confer and work through the mechanics and policy issues before the committee moved it forward.

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• language that the presumption must be overcome by a clear and convincing evidence standard in the chapter
• Again, it is in addition to Chapter 51 of the government code and also adds two provisions to the real

Bills: SB302, SB1335, SB1734, SB1760, SB1975, SB2127

Keywords: probate court, statutory judge, reimbursement, court costs, court proceedings, judicial assignments, judge assignment, cost reimbursement, judicial expenses, estate management, statutory requirement, court expenses, estates, inheritance, representative duties, court authority, personal representative, real property, deed fraud, title fraud

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• from NAIFA, and the resolution is before us, Sela Bangarra, 100th anniversary. of the first Texas chapter
• You know how important the work they do is. 1,300 members across the state, chapters in Amarillo, Austin

Bills: SJR2, SB4, SJR36, SJR2, SB4, SR42, SR74, SR76, HCR5, SB710, SB710

Keywords: SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means

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• So, we are a 14-chapter nonprofit organization crossing every island of this state.
• we<00:56:49.920> are<00:56:50.480> um<00:56:50.799> 14<00:56:51.359> chapter
• Chair recommends on page 10, line 1, to strike the sentence “in violation of this chapter.”
• sentence in violation of this chapter. sentence in violation of this chapter.
• comply with all pursuant to this chapter comply with all federal<01:58:33.840> requirements<01

Bills: HB1838, HB1870, HB2445, HB2540, HB1886, HB1839, HB2269, HB1939, HB2037, HB1635, HB1941, HB1576, HB2568, HB2267, HB2590, HB2266, HB2597, HB2499, HB2500, HB2502, HB2607, HB2137, HB2357, HB1782

Keywords: HB1838, Hawaii, Act 142, U visa, T visa, U nonimmigrant status, T nonimmigrant status, immigration certification, visa certification, Form I-918 Supplement B, Form I-914 Supplement B, noncitizen victims, crime victim, human trafficking, victim helpfulness, law enforcement certification, prosecutor certification, judicial review, circuit court, confidentiality

Summary: The committee opened testimony on House Bill 1838, relating to visas. Testifiers from the State Health Planning and Development Agency, the legal clinic, the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the ACLU, CARES, and immigrant-rights groups strongly supported the bill, saying it would bring Hawaii into compliance with federal law, standardize and speed up certification for U and T visa applicants, and better protect survivors of crime and trafficking. Supporters emphasized that delays in certification can leave eligible survivors waiting years for federal visa access and can undermine public safety by discouraging victims from reporting crimes. The chair announced there were 103 testimonies in support and one in opposition, and the committee then moved on without taking a vote on the bill in the hearing. The committee next heard House Bill 1870, concerning protected locations and immigration enforcement. Testimony from the Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, ACLU of Hawaii, educators, students, and community advocates supported limiting immigration enforcement at schools and other essential-service sites, arguing that families should be able to access education, health care, shelters, libraries, and social services without fear. The Department of Education said it had already issued guidance in March 2025 for how staff should respond when law enforcement comes onto campus, and the Public Charter School Commission noted implementation would need to occur at the school level. Testifiers said the bill would create standardized protocols and protect students and families from fear and disruption; the chair reported 142 testimonies in support, one in opposition, and five comments. The committee then took up House Bill 2445, relating to student safety and law enforcement on campus. The Department of Education again said it had already rolled out statewide guidance and described its process for staff to notify administration, verify law enforcement identification and purpose, and route matters through the complex area superintendent and attorney general, while noting emergencies would be handled differently. A committee member questioned whether the procedures were sufficiently standardized and whether staff were trained for unusual situations. Student and community testifiers supported the bill, saying schools should remain safe havens and that clear procedures are needed if federal immigration enforcement appears on campus. The Department of Law Enforcement testified in opposition to parts of the measure, raising concerns about masking requirements, vehicle markings, officer safety, doxxing, retaliation, costs, and possible supremacy-clause conflicts, and suggested more exemptions and a compromise approach. The chair reported 106 testimonies in support, two comments, and no opposition for the bill before moving on to the next measure.

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• The Minnesota chapter of the Financial Planning Association strongly opposes the proposed sales tax on
• of the Financial the Minnesota chapter of the Financial Planning<00:35:02.640> Association<00
• Financial Services the Minnesota chapter Financial Services the Minnesota chapter of<00:36:30.520
• I am a past president of the Minneapolis chapter of NAIFA, the National Association of Insurance and
• of enrolled agents and I'm also chapter of enrolled agents and I'm also co-chair<01:09:23.719> of

Keywords: 1183, house

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• law, or denied any right or privilege for the therapeutic use of cannabis in accordance with this chapter
• . accordance with this chapter.
• Uh, one part, and I think there's other parts of the therapeutic use cannabis chapter that may need to
• I would at some point in my own time go through the rest of the therapeutic cannabis chapters.
• profile in accordance with this chapter profile in accordance with this chapter which<00:32:38.880

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• meet as many of you as I could, so from the National Association of Social Workers, the Minnesota chapter
• Omnibus, chapter 115, Paid Family Medical Leave, earned sick and safe time, and any other amendments
• 55 the 24 education policy chapter 55 the 24 education policy Omnibus<00:05:13.600> chapters
• Omnibus chapters Omnibus chapters 109<00:05:16.120> the<00:05:16.600> 2004<00:05:17.479
• Children and Families Omnibus chapter Children and Families Omnibus chapter 115<00:05:22.680>

Bills: HF957, HF877

Keywords: education, mandate relief, school funding, local control, state laws, fund transfers, 1183, house

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• I mean there's a... it's my understanding that it's an automatic referral to Judiciary with a chapter
• I mean there's a... it's my understanding that it's an automatic referral to Judiciary with a chapter
• chapter 13? chapter 13?
• >> It's<01:12:46.080> reference<01:12:46.480> chapter<01:12:46.720> 13.
• Chair, members, there are references to chapter 13, but it does not amend anything in chapter 13.

Bills: HF4277, HF3819, HF3489, HF4408, HF3901, HF4316

Keywords: child care, child care center, day care, licensed child care, video security cameras, surveillance, security cameras, maltreatment, child abuse, child safety, public and shared areas, camera mandate, child care assistance program, CCAP, Great Start Compensation Support, early learning scholarships, licensed provider, Minnesota Statutes 142B.68, Harvey's Law, privacy

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• That's in chapter 13 of, I believe, House File 2.
• chapter 13 of I believe um House File 2. chapter 13 of I believe um House File 2.
• Um, but they residences in chapter 254b.
• Um, so those passed last year in chapter 9.
• Um, and passed last year in chapter 9.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Section 26 instructs the revisor to codify a new chapter of statutes relating to education innovation
• and codifies the innovation zone session law in a new chapter.
• and codifies the innovation zone session law in a new chapter.
• <01:21:43.120> Thank within the charter school chapter.
• Thank within the charter school chapter. Thank you,<01:21:43.520> Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And the office remains focused on implementing chapter 342 to foster an equitable cannabis industry that
• Chapter 342 licenses are being issued, setting the stage for adult-use cannabis.
• and they must ensure that those products do not then filter straight back into Minnesota. of the chapter
• 152 references to the of the chapter 152 references to the department<01:35:37.360> of<01:35:
• But I just be tested by a 342 chapter.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm again the education chair for the Northstar chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
• I'm again the education chair for the Northstar chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
• I'm again the education chair for the Northstar chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
• I'm again the education chair for the Northstar chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
• I'm again the education chair for the Northstar chapter of the Appraisal Institute.

Bills: HF2335, HF2400, HF2401, HF2522

Keywords: Medicare, health insurance, supplement policies, preexisting conditions, medical assistance, premium classification, real estate, appraisers, disciplinary actions, sanction matrix, Minnesota Statutes, continuing education, out-of-state, licensing, commerce, fraud prevention, automobile theft, law enforcement, insurance crimes, 1183

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• We're nominally charged with implementing Chapter 342, which, once fully implemented, will cover three
• We're nominally charged with implementing Chapter 342, which, once fully implemented, will cover three
• 152 into Chapter 342.
• 152 into Chapter 342.
• market transitioning them from chapter market transitioning them from chapter 152<01:29:38.440><

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Minnesota House Commerce Committee held its inaugural meeting with Chair Tim O’Driscoll and co-chair Representative Greg Davids opening the session and inviting members to introduce themselves. Members briefly described their districts, business backgrounds, and priorities, with recurring themes including small business competitiveness, insurance and health care access, property and real estate issues, agriculture, and making Minnesota easier to do business in. Committee staff also introduced themselves and reminded members and testifiers about sign-in procedures and microphone use. The committee then heard an overview from Eric Toell, interim director of the Office of Cannabis Management, on the agency’s work and budget priorities. He said the office now oversees adult-use cannabis, medical cannabis, and hemp-derived cannabinoid products, has grown from about nine employees to 90 full-time staff plus temporary workers, and has been working with a Cannabis Advisory Council on testing, warning labels, and implementation issues. He also described outreach efforts, including webinars, newsletters, guidebooks for local governments, and office hours for applicants, along with enforcement of hemp-derived product rules through more than 3,000 inspections and an increase in compliance rates from about 35% to 75%. Toell also reported that the medical cannabis program has surpassed 51,000 patients and nearly 2,500 registered health care providers, and that a chronic pain report found more than a third of patients reported decreased pain. On the adult-use side, he said the office has posted proposed rules for public comment, plans to adopt them after review, and will open a licensing window from February 18 to March 14. He explained that the office is also managing community reinvestment grants and a technical assistance grant, with an emphasis on safeguards to ensure funds reach intended recipients. No votes were taken during this meeting.

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• W is a member of the Alabama chapter of the Lynx Incorporated, Greater Huntsville Chapter. >> Let us
• Patricia is a member of the Selma chapter of the Lynx Incorporated. Attention. Attention.
• <00:15:22.720> of<00:15:22.800> the<00:15:22.959> Selma<00:15:23.440> chapter
• <00:15:23.760> of<00:15:23.920> the a member of the Selma chapter of the a member of
• the Selma chapter of the Lynx<00:15:24.399> Incorporated.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the pledge, then established a quorum with 27 senators present. The body excused absent senators, approved the previous day’s journal, and allowed bills and committee reports to be introduced throughout the day. The Senate also welcomed guests in the gallery, including Auburn University McCarter School of Building Science students and retired MPD Sergeant Martin Bean. The chamber received multiple House messages and gubernatorial confirmations, referring several local bills and appointments to the appropriate committees. Committee reports included favorable action on Senate Bills 298 and 91 from County and Municipal Government, and House Bills 297, 365, and 436 from Local Legislation. The Senate adopted several resolutions, including recognitions for Tharptown Baptist Church, Tuskegee University Day, Dr. Bradley Heim, the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, McGill-Toolen Catholic High School volleyball, and a special order calendar resolution setting priority bills for the 15th legislative day. On local bills, the Senate advanced and gave final passage to a series of county and municipal measures, including SB 301 (Perry County), SB 314 (Morgan County), SB 295 (Montgomery County), SB 312 (Marshall County), HB 371 (Pike County constitutional amendment), HB 386 (Elmore County), HB 330 (Etowah County), HB 409 (City of Alabaster), HB 408 (Shelby County), SB 299 (Barbour County), HB 416 (Cleburne County), and HB 421 (Lawrence County constitutional amendment). HB 337 on Madison County was carried over. The Senate also adopted a resolution honoring Alabama’s record-breaking economic development year, citing major investments and job creation, and heard a lengthy Black History recognition segment on W.E.B. Du Bois, Patricia Roberts Harris, Langston Hughes, and Maya Angelou. The main policy discussion centered on Senate Bill 240 regarding parole hearings, with the sponsor explaining it would allow the Pardons and Parole Board to hear from inmates and victims by phone or video to reduce travel burdens and improve access. The sponsor said an amendment was being worked on and moved to carry the bill over to the call of the chair, while another senator raised questions about whether inmates currently have an in-person opportunity to speak and whether board members would be able to question participants remotely.

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• I'm here representing all the chapters of Moms for Liberty in Wyoming.
• Just as some schools<00:30:14.960> want<00:30:15.120> a<00:30:15.279> chapter<00
• USA or an LGBTQ schools want a chapter USA or an LGBTQ club,<00:30:18.159> this<00:30:18.399>
• Um, and so that is why we are speaking on behalf of all the chapters today. Thank you."
• speaking on behalf of all the chapters speaking on behalf of all the chapters today.

Bills: SF0035, SF0090, SF0072

Keywords: education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse

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• A third-party inspector who is an architect licensed under Title 33, Chapter 4 of the Wyoming statutes
• , or a professional engineer licensed under Title 33, Chapter 29 of the Wyoming statutes, shall maintain
• A third-party inspector who is an architect licensed under Title 33, Chapter 4 of the Wyoming statutes
• 4 of the Wyoming statutes or a chapter 4 of the Wyoming statutes or a professional<01:08:33.920>
• 29 of the Wyoming title 33 chapter 29 of the Wyoming statutes<01:08:38.239> shall<01:08:38.719

Bills: SF0082

Keywords: registered agents, corporate governance, entity ownership, business regulations, transparency, 916, all

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• 1538, lines 1.9 through 2.10, is already provided for in apprenticeship law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
• 1538, lines 1.9 through 2.10, is already provided for in apprenticeship law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
• 1538, lines 1.9 through 2.10, is already provided for in apprenticeship law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
• 1538, lines 1.9 through 2.10, is already provided for in apprenticeship law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
• 1538, lines 1.9 through 2.10, is already provided for in apprenticeship law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter

Bills: HF1538, HF1965, HF2251, HF2838

Keywords: teacher apprenticeship, registered apprenticeship, teacher licensure, teacher shortage, workforce development, education finance, K-12 education, higher education, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, Tier 3 license, teacher preparation, mentor teacher, school district, cooperative unit, teacher pipeline, alternative licensure, apprenticeship program, labor and industry, union representation

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• It aligns fraud-related definitions in Chapters 245 and 256B.
• It also has a piece in<00:12:54.280> Chapter<00:12:54.600> 245A<00:12:55.920> requiring
• <00:12:56.440> an<00:12:56.520> attestation in Chapter 245A requiring an attestation
• in Chapter 245A requiring an attestation regarding<00:12:58.080> third-party<00:12:58.560>
• Chapters 245 and 256B. Chapters 245 and 256B.

Bills: HF4207, HF4338

Keywords: housing aid, local housing trust, funding projects, income provisions, technical changes, human services, medical assistance, Medicaid, provider enrollment, provider revalidation, fraud prevention, program integrity, background study, background check, fingerprinting, licensing, license revocation, payment withholding, payment suspension, prepayment review

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• It establishes that fines for pedestrian violations under chapter 291C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall
• for pedestrians violations under chapter for pedestrians violations under chapter 291C<01:01:47.440
• in your response to Chair Kila that you're already, um, rolling out this program, um, the current Chapter
• So, if I'm understanding this right, section 2, Chapter 291C, item A, removing um the signals shall be
• 2, 911C, item right, section 2, chapter 2, 911C, item A,<01:13:35.040> removing<01:13:36.159>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several transportation-related bills. HB 1688, which would provide a general excise tax exemption for certain aircraft maintenance materials, parts, tools, and facility construction, received comments from the Department of Taxation and support from Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Kohala Coast Resort, the Activities and Attractions Association of Hawaii, and the Tax Foundation of Hawaii. Testimony indicated the measure was intended to clarify an existing exemption rather than create a new one. The bulk of the hearing focused on HB 2386, which would authorize the Public Utilities Commission to establish automatic adjustment mechanisms and a water carrier inflationary cost index. The Department of Transportation said it would change its testimony to support the bill, citing a 2020 working group recommendation, while the PUC and DCCA offered comments. Matson, the Maritime Group, Hawaii Harbors Users Group, and Young Brothers supported the measure, arguing it would modernize regulation, improve predictability, and help maintain reliable interisland shipping. Hawaii Farm Bureau offered comments, while Hawaii Food Industry Association, Maui Brewing Company, Lani Kai Brewing Company, and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawaii opposed it, arguing automatic rate increases were not the solution and that underlying costs and efficiencies should be addressed first. The chair noted the bill was essentially the same as one previously considered, and asked questions about how Hawaii’s water carrier regulation compares with other states. The committee also heard HB 1691, which would allow electronic signatures for certain motor vehicle title transfers after total-loss insurance settlements and remove the notary requirement for that narrow transaction. The City and County of Honolulu Department of Customer Services, Hawaii Insurers Council, Copart, American Property Casualty Insurance Association, and one individual supported it, with Copart saying the change would reduce delays and could allow a faster, largely electronic settlement process. Members asked about county impacts, and Copart said counties would only see a different form with no added cost or electronic integration. HB 1680, requiring county finance directors to notify agencies through a centralized system for vehicle transfers, drew opposition from the City and County of Honolulu Department of Customer Services and one individual in support. HB 2516, raising helmet requirements for electric foot scooters and bicycles and requiring helmets for high-speed or Class 3 electric bicycles, received support from DOT, DOH, AAA Hawaii, and the Hawaii Bicycling League. HB 193, allowing deaf vehicle owners to register a deafness designation visible to law enforcement, drew support from the City and County of Honolulu Department of Customer Services, the Hawaii Disabilities Rights Center, and an individual who suggested amendments to broaden the bill to deaf and hard of hearing individuals and adjust the proof standard. HB 2442, increasing required accessible and van-accessible parking spaces in larger parking lots, was supported by the Disability and Communication Access Board, the Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the Disability Rights Center, which said the bill would address shortages of accessible parking and may need technical amendments to align terminology with the ADA.