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• There was an area of impact of storage definition inserted in section 45-576.08(B), and for other reasons
• There's also a similar definition in a San Xavier Reservation provision in section 45-2711.
• There's also a similar definition in a Sanad Xavier reservation provision in section 45, 2711.
• The first is Section 45-576.08, and the definition appears in subsection B of that statute.
• The first is Section 45-576.08, and the definition appears in subsection B of that statute.

Summary: The Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water considered several water and energy measures. Senate Bill 1202, which requires the Arizona Department of Water Resources director to include additional information on each groundwater basin in the five-year water supply and demand assessment, was described as similar to a bill vetoed in a prior session. After brief discussion, it was passed with a do pass recommendation by a 6-3 vote. Senate Bill 1418, dealing with small modular nuclear reactors, would limit county regulation in certain cases, expand siting definitions, raise the megawatt threshold for plant regulation, and allow replacement of existing thermal units with SMRs without a new certificate in specified circumstances. Members noted it contained language from previously vetoed bills, but it also passed 6-3 with a do pass recommendation. The committee also heard Senate Concurrent Memorial 1007, which urges Congress to divest the federal government and the Bureau of Indian Affairs of the San Carlos Irrigation Project Electric System and provide funding for a system study and improvements. Testimony from the sponsor and Arizona Municipal Power Users Association emphasized the system’s unreliability, aging infrastructure, and support from multiple local and federal entities for transferring control. The memorial passed unanimously, 9-0, with a do pass recommendation. Finally, Senate Bill 1785 would codify in statute a Department of Water Resources policy on the area of impact for recovery wells associated with underground storage facilities, generally reflecting a one-mile safe harbor unless a hydrologic study shows a different impact area. Supporters said the bill would provide certainty for permit applicants and align statute with long-standing department practice; DWR testified neutral and said it would like to work on technical language changes. The bill passed with a do pass recommendation by a 7-3 vote. House Senate Bill 1287 was held for additional information and no action was taken on it.

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• As I'm looking at page six, As I'm looking at page six, the section where it strikes, it says that, as
• I'm reading this, commercial vehicles registered under several different sections were already exempt
• As I'm looking at page six, the section where it strikes, it says that as I'm reading this, commercial
• vehicles registered under several different sections were already exempt from carrying it.
• "Vehicles by striking that portion up there for the purpose of this section, and that section deals with

Keywords: 989, all

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• Then, like, well, yeah, but the section below it says it's not.
• Section 5, which starts on page 2, talks about the immunization registry.
• So this section says that a school or a daycare cannot require medical documents.
• So this section says that a school or a daycare cannot require medical documents.
• You'll recall when that bill was enacted, there were five rule sections.

Keywords: 989, all

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• Brownsberger moves to amend the bill in section 1 by inserting after the word "seats" in line 3 the following
• In section 2, by inserting after the word "seats" in line 6 the following words: "as otherwise permitted
• In section 1, by inserting after the word "seats" in line 3 the following words: "as otherwise permitted
• In section 2, by inserting after the word "seats" in line 6 the following words: "as otherwise permitted
• An act dedicating a certain park and a certain field space in South Boston, section...

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a resolution congratulating Jean M. Bubon on her retirement after 21 years of service to the town of Sturbridge. The chamber then took up several House bills and a House amendment to Senate No. 2916 on campaign finance reporting for statewide ballot questions; the Senate voted not to concur in the House amendment and requested a committee of conference, with conferees appointed. The Senate passed to be engrossed a series of local bills, including measures concerning police civil service exemptions in Leicester, town administrator powers in Carlisle, transfer of land in Marion, property tax classifications in Watertown, and a disability pension matter for Ms. Rodriguez in Springfield, which was amended on the floor before passage. It also adopted an amendment to a Belmont alcohol licensing bill to clarify seating requirements as otherwise permitted by law, then passed that bill to be engrossed. The Senate recognized the Seekonk High School Varsity Baseball Team for winning the Division 4 state championship, with remarks praising the team, coaches, and families. It also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer a Plymouth lease petition to the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. Finally, the Senate enacted two bills—one dedicating park and field space in South Boston and another allowing the Dalton Fire District to continue employing an interim fire chief—and then adopted an order to meet again in formal session the following Wednesday at 1 p.m. before adjourning.

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• And what we're doing is we're actually looking at changing a section of law to mirror a section of law
• So I just wanted to make sure you understand that if you'd read the bill, it relates to a section of
• We're repealing a section of law.
• Some of our meandering waterways changed course, and this section of law was. Added.
• And repealing this section of law plus what we did in House Bill 3619 will help to make a more streamlined

Bills: HB3985, HB3883, HB4335, HB3416, HB3417, HB3418, HB3619, HB3624, HB3463

Keywords: property rights, public nuisance, compensation claims, government enforcement, Oklahoma Safe Neighborhoods Act, public utility, municipal water, wastewater services, liability protection, third-party contractors, infrastructure maintenance, emergency response, regulatory compliance, animal welfare, pet shops, commercial breeders, county regulations, animal shelter licensing, county purchasing, procurement practices

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• Madam Chair, Representative Vetter, no, the statewide candidates apply under this 03 provision section
• Provisioned the section before that.
• So there's another change that's made in this section. It's on page 15.
• Another change that's made in this section. It's on page 15, starting on line six.
• So that was the other change that was made in this amendment to keep it consistent throughout this section

Bills: SB2156

Keywords: campaign finance, disclosure, political contributions, election transparency, North Dakota Century Code, 908, all

Summary: The subcommittee met to review amendments to a campaign finance bill, focusing on reporting requirements for ending balances and annual statements. Members and staff worked through whether the language should apply to all multi-candidate committees or only statewide multi-candidate committees, and whether the addition of non-statewide political parties created any unintended change from current law. Dustin Richard from the Secretary of State’s office explained that the draft needed to be tightened to mirror existing law by inserting “statewide” where appropriate, while keeping the new non-statewide political party provisions as intended. The committee also discussed an effective date and application clause. Staff explained that an effective date of January 1, 2026 would align with the new reporting requirements, and that 2025 transactions would still be reported under the old law while 2026 transactions would follow the new rules. Members asked for plain-language clarification about how the application clause would work and whether any statutory cleanup would be needed afterward. A motion was made, seconded, and approved to adopt the amendments, with the motion then rephrased to refer to the “Dustin amendments.” The meeting concluded with scheduling discussion about reconvening later in the week to keep the bill moving before the deadline, followed by adjournment.

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• Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, by virtue of the authority vested in us by Article 3, Section
• 3(c), Florida Constitution, and Section 11.01, Florida Statutes, do hereby proclaim: Section 1.
• That the Legislature of the State of Florida is convened in special session pursuant to Article 3, Section
• 3(c), Florida Constitution, and Section 11.01, Florida Statutes, at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida
• Secretary Byrd, by the authority vested in me as Governor of Florida under the provisions of Article III, Section

Summary: The Florida House convened in Special Session 2025B after recording a quorum and reading the joint proclamation calling the session from January 27 to January 29, 2025. Speaker Perez outlined the special-session process, including canceling regular committee meetings, distributing notebooks with the call, the bill to be filed by Representative McClure, and the bill analysis, and creating three select committees on illegal immigration to hear HB 1B later that day. He also announced a new process for reviewing vetoed appropriations through combined workgroups, beginning with legislative budget vetoes. The House then took up the governor’s veto of portions of HB 5001, the 2024 appropriations act. After reading the governor’s communication, Representative Kennedy moved to reinstate specific appropriation 2802 and its related proviso on page 412, describing it as legislative services support funding needed for IT, forecasting, auditing, and accountability functions. The motion passed 111-0. Kennedy then moved to reinstate specific appropriation 2803 and its related proviso, described as the second line item for legislative support services, and that motion also passed 111-0. No Senate messages, committee reports, reconsiderations, or bills on the calendar were reported. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn and reconvene Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., or upon the call of the chair.

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• Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, by virtue of the authority vested in us by Article 3, Section
• 3C, Florida Constitution, and Section 11.01, Florida Statutes, do hereby proclaim: Section 1.
• That the Legislature of the State of Florida is convened in special session pursuant to Article 3, Section
• 3C, Florida Constitution, and Section 11.01, Florida Statutes, at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida
• Secretary Byrd, by the authority vested in me as Governor of Florida under the provisions of Article III, Section

Summary: The Florida House convened in Special Session 2025B after a quorum was established and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The Speaker announced that regular committee meetings were canceled for the week so the chamber could focus on special session work, including three select committees on illegal immigration that would hear HB 1B, along with a Rules and Ethics Committee meeting later that evening. Members were also told the bill filing deadline had been extended to Wednesday at 5 p.m. The main floor business involved the House’s effort to reinstate vetoed legislative operating funds from HB 5001, the 2024 appropriations act. After the clerk read the governor’s veto message, Representative Kennedy moved to reinstate specific appropriation 2802 and its related proviso on page 412, described as legislative services support funding. Supporters said the veto had cut essential legislative functions such as IT, economic forecasting, auditing, and accountability work, and argued the reduction was likely an oversight or improper interference with legislative independence. The motion passed 111-0. Kennedy then moved to reinstate specific appropriation 2803 and its related proviso, the second legislative support services line item. The House again approved the motion unanimously, 111-0. With no other messages, reports, or bills on the desk, the House adopted a motion to adjourn and reconvene on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 10 a.m. or upon the call of the chair.

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• </c> objection on um on House section 20. objection on um on House section 20.
• Senate sections three and five?
• </c><00:07:33.199><c> of</c> Senate section 15, confessions of Senate section 15, confessions of judgment
• </c><00:09:03.360><c> Five,</c> Article 4, uh, Senate Section Five, Article 4, uh, Senate Section Five
• Senate section 12. This certainly. Okay. Senate section 12.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In proposing this bill, I am addressing a specific section of the RSA, section two, entitled disclosure
• In proposing this bill, I am addressing a specific section of the RSA, section two, entitled disclosure
• </c> in um section two part A of the RSA. in um section two part A of the RSA.
• </c> information that is required in section information that is required in section 2<00:13:42.000><
• And that is in section section Christian, if you want to help me.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• They added one more section, Roman 10, in the Air Resources Bureau, another section they had missed that
• </c><02:21:01.200><c> we</c> um and it was just a again a section we um and it was just a again a section
• </c><02:21:11.920><c> the</c> fine appeals and in this section the fine appeals and in this section the
• </c> Roman 10 in the repeal section is new. Roman 10 in the repeal section is new.
• </c> because of the different sections because of the different sections &gt;&gt; and<02:23:38.080><c

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c><00:09:56.160><c> Reporting</c> uncodified section. Reporting uncodified section.
• It corresponds to sections, other sections that are in the bill.
• </c><00:21:27.919><c> um</c> of the specific repealer sections um of the specific repealer sections um
• The actual amendment deletes section three of page one and section 64 of page 44. passed out?
• I would like to see this section point.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Chairman, I did find that section. &gt;&gt; Mr. Chairman, I did find that section.
• two. >> Uh, leave section two. >> So section one also delete 19102.
• </c> &gt;&gt; And then leave section two. &gt;&gt; And then leave section two.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Uh leave section two. &gt;&gt; Uh leave section two.
• </c> &gt;&gt; So section one also delete 19102. &gt;&gt; So section one also delete 19102.

Bills: SF0045, SF0058, SF0067

Keywords: pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety

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• Upon receipt of the the section I.
• Chair goes aye. that would go to section 291 uh C-27 on that would go to section 291 uh C-27 on the<01
• Um, it has to do with section 286-12.
• </c><02:03:22.880><c> 286-12</c> amendments to section 286-12 amendments to section 286-12 A<02:03:25.119
• <02:03:28.480><c> uh</c><02:03:28.639><c> 431-</c> sections uh 431- sections uh 431- 1<02:03:31.599><

Bills: HB1694, HB1695, HB1986, HB1797, HB1879, HB2034

Keywords: sustainable aviation fuel, tax credit, greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy, Hawaii, economic development, carbon footprint, aviation sector, renewable fuels, local production, energy resilience, agricultural innovation, job creation, clean fuel standard, alternative fuels, carbon intensity, emission reduction, greenhouse gases, transportation, autonomous vehicles

Summary: The committee opened by explaining hearing procedures, including a two-minute oral testimony limit and that decision-making would follow after testimony. It then took up SB 20008, which would set 55 mph as the maximum speed limit on all parts of the DKI/Saddle Road highway. The bill’s introducer described it as a response to safety concerns and noted prior public opposition when the speed limit was lowered from 60 mph; the Hawaii Police Department was listed in opposition, while DOT and several individuals testified in support. No vote was taken during the portion provided. The committee next heard SB 20009, requiring new plates/tags or emblems for used motor vehicles transferred between private individuals, and SB 2026, which would require drivers approaching stationary vehicles on the shoulder or roadside to slow down and, if necessary, change lanes. The Attorney General supported SB 2026 but recommended narrowing and clarifying the language by removing references to shoulder/roadside, collision or mechanical problem, and other limiting definitions so the duty would apply more broadly and be easier to enforce; AAA and OMA also supported the measure. Members discussed the practical need for a mandatory move-over rule, especially for roadside workers and tow operators, and the committee heard concerns about enforceability on two-lane roads and in accident scenes. SB 2053 was then heard, authorizing electronic signatures on supporting documents used to transfer ownership of total-loss vehicles to insurers without notarization and requiring insurers to indemnify the finance director for claims arising from those electronic title issuances. The Hawaii Insurers Council, Copart, the City and County of Honolulu, and others supported the bill, with Copart describing it as a modernization that would reduce delays for total-loss settlements; technical amendments were requested. The committee also heard SB 2172, which would allow all-terrain vehicles to operate at night if equipped with lights and a slow-moving vehicle emblem, adjust helmet requirements, define utility terrain vehicles, and include ATVs in motor vehicle insurance law. DOT said it could support the bill only if limited to low-speed areas, and the insurance industry warned it could create a new insurance scheme; the City and County of Honolulu opposed while the Hawaii Farm Bureau and an individual supported. Finally, SB 2253 was introduced to expand first-degree negligent injury to include injuries negligently inflicted by intoxicated drivers, with DOT, county prosecutors, and the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office in support; Honolulu prosecutors said they would oppose a proposed amendment because they wanted the language to preserve the offense as a lesser included offense tied to negligent homicide.

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• Section and the state grant program.
• Section 3 is the language that we removed.
• Section two extends the State.
• Section three is the language that we removed.<01:40:09.520><c> And</c><01:40:09.760><c> section</c><
• And section four deals with the removed.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Also, in the effective date section, the reference to section three should be changed to section two.
• Also, in the effective date section, the reference to section three should be changed to section two.
• date section um the reference<02:02:31.440><c> to</c><02:02:31.639><c> section</c><02:02:32.079><c>
• to section three should be changed<02:02:33.360><c> to</c><02:02:33.639><c> section</c><02:02:33.920
• </c> them blank also on page three section them blank also on page three section four<02:15:01.280><c

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 627, which concerns Department of Education school safety funding and staffing. DOE said the bill would restore two positions and related funding that had been removed from the governor’s budget: a targeted violence prevention and threat assessment program manager and a security technology manager. DOE described ongoing work on school vulnerability assessments, fire suppression measures, security camera research, panic buttons, and active shooter prevention training. Testifiers from DOE, the Department of Law Enforcement, fire services, HSTA, and an individual witness all supported the bill, with the individual citing a past school shooting experience as a reason to increase school resource officers and safety measures. Members asked about the positions’ duties, how the request differed from existing security funding, and the status of active shooter training; DOE said it would provide more information on training statistics. The committee then took up HB 249, relating to Executive Office on Early Learning family child interaction learning programs. The Early Learning Board, EOEL, Commit to Kids, Early Childhood Action Strategies, Partners in Development Foundation, and others testified in support. EOEL said it currently spends about $800,000 annually on FCI program contracts and supports expanding state funding for FCIL programs, including infant and early childhood mental health, if the appropriation covers the broader scope. Testifiers emphasized that FCIL programs are trauma-informed, evidence-based, and help families and children, with one provider sharing a long-term example of a parent and child benefiting from the program. Members asked how many programs are supported, whether FCIL exists on all islands, and whether the request was in the governor’s budget; EOEL said the expansion was requested by the office but not included in the governor’s budget. HB 429, concerning pre-K expansion, drew broad support from the Lieutenant Governor, EOEL, HSTA, and community groups. Supporters said the Ready Keiki initiative has already opened more than 50 classrooms and would add another 50 over the next two years, including Hawaiian immersion classrooms. EOEL said it currently administers 72 public pre-K classrooms across 74 campuses and that the bill’s funding was included in the governor’s budget request. Testimony stressed kindergarten readiness, affordability for working families, equity across islands, and inclusion classrooms. Members asked about national quality benchmarks, with EOEL stating Hawaii meets 10 of 10 benchmarks and that only five states had done so at the time referenced. The Lieutenant Governor also described construction and delivery efforts, including refurbishing existing classrooms, modular options, possible use of state buildings, and even collaboration with libraries to expand child care access. Finally, the committee heard HB 439 on J-1 teacher licensure. DOE supported the bill, while the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board opposed it, arguing licensure standards are not place-based and should remain rigorous and uniform for all educators. The Attorney General’s office offered technical comments, including replacing “educators” with “teacher” and clarifying the bill’s language on issuance and renewal conditions. Several organizations and individuals testified in support, including school, cultural, business, and educator groups. One witness, a teacher from the Philippines, said J-1 educators are highly qualified and described the rigor of teacher preparation in the Philippines. No votes were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Sections 2 and 3 of House File 4428 amend statute 268.19.
• Section one of the bill statute.
• Section 2 and and four of the bill.
• </c> consent of the individual and section consent of the individual and section three<01:21:31.840><
• Section four of engagement requirements.

Bills: HF3901, HF962, HF4428, HF4478, HF1775

Keywords: foster care, ombudsperson, investigative powers, children's rights, complaint process, HF4428, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, community engagement, work requirement, work mandate, employment requirement, community service, 80 hours, half-time student, income threshold, federal minimum wage, eligibility verification, benefit suspension, benefit termination

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• Section 181 and section 357 both talked about the sale of the property.
• Section 181 that dealt with the sale.
• Section 181 and<00:10:02.399><c> section</c><00:10:03.120><c> 357</c> and section 357 and section 357
• Section property.
• </c><00:10:21.040><c> 357</c> fund and section 357 fund and section 357 directed<00:10:23.839><c> the

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Sections 11 and 12, I think, we also will cover in our admin bill.
• </c><01:27:10.159><c> 23</c><01:27:10.840><c> page</c> to section 23 page to section 23 page 17<01:27
• And so, I mean, the concern here in section 23 is this section deletes that whole process.
• </c><01:29:32.239><c> 23</c> mean the concern here in um section 23 mean the concern here in um section
• ><c> that</c><01:29:35.000><c> whole</c> is this section deletes that whole is this section deletes that

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So, that's sections E through I.
• So, that's sections E through I.
• So, that's sections E through I.
• Sections E through I.
• </c> section F or section E? Uh section F. section F or section E? Uh section F.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all