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• Also with the group of airline people, we have our executive director of Jackson Municipal Airport Authority
• 38.399> uh group of airline people, we have our uh group of airline people, we have our uh executive
• director<00:12:39.600> of<00:12:39.839> Jackson<00:12:40.240> Municipal executive
• director of Jackson Municipal executive director of Jackson Municipal Airport<00:12:41.360> Authority

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 28 January, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, received an invocation from Pastor Jonathan Gary of Hikes Retreat Baptist Church, and recited the pledge of allegiance. Routine procedural motions followed to dispense with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles, all approved by voice vote. The chamber also introduced several guests, including members of the Domestic Violence Review Board and domestic violence shelter directors, visitors from the Aspire Learning Center in Simpson County, and representatives of the Mississippi Airports Association and Jackson Municipal Airport Authority. The main legislative action was on House Bill 3, described as a technical cleanup bill related to CO issues that had previously been vetoed in part by the governor. Senator Brian explained that the new version removed the objectionable provision, contained only minor technical changes, and was essentially the same bill passed earlier. The Senate adopted the bill by use of the morning roll call, with one member recorded as voting no and another present, and then granted immediate release to the governor for signature. The remainder of the meeting consisted largely of announcements about committee schedules and cancellations, including meetings for appropriations subcommittees, business and financial institutions, highways and transportation, public health and welfare, universities and colleges, education, elections, public property, government structure, and others. The presiding officer also announced the Senate would begin at 9:00 a.m. the next day to allow members to attend the speaker’s father’s funeral, that the chamber would work on Friday, and that the Senate would stand in recess until the last committee report was filed or 5:00 p.m., at which time it would be considered adjourned until 9:00 a.m. Thursday.

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• Dear President Albritton, the following executive appointments were referred to the Senate committees
• The executive appointment of the above-named appointees to the office and for the term indicated be confirmed
• is no necessity known to the committees for the deliberations on said appointments to be held in executive
• Other messages from the Governor or other executive communications? None on the desk, Mr.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including recognition of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Founders’ Day and a visiting debate student. The chamber then received and adopted, by a 39-0 vote, a committee report confirming 52 gubernatorial executive appointments to various state, regional, and local boards and commissions. The first major bill was SB 250 on rural communities, described as a broad “Rural Renaissance” package. Sponsor Senator Simon outlined provisions creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a Renaissance Grant Program for counties facing population loss, housing and transportation investments, additional funding for rural education, and rural health care support. Two amendments were adopted to remove overlapping grant language tied to new federal rural health funding and to update hospital funding estimates. Senators from both parties generally supported the bill, though some raised questions about eligibility for certain rural areas and how funds would be accessed. The bill passed 39-0. The Senate then took up CS/SB 318 on educational scholarship programs. Senator Gates said the bill responds to Auditor General findings by separating scholarship funding from public school funding, requiring student identification and enrollment verification, reducing administrative fees for scholarship funding organizations, requiring annual audits, and directing the Department of Education to develop a competitive selection and performance-based business plan for those organizations. Three amendments were adopted, including changes to the stabilization fund and documentation requirements. Senators from both parties debated transparency, accountability, and implementation concerns, with some also urging future attention to declining-enrollment school districts and the quality of scholarship providers. The bill passed 38-0. At the end of the session, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify SB 250 and CS/SB 318 to the House, welcomed Palm Beach County visitors in the gallery, and adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

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• My name is Perry Fowler, and I serve as the Executive Director of the Texas Water Infrastructure Network
• I am the Executive Director for ASCE, E-Texas, the American Society of Civil Engineers.
• I'm John Barham II, River Authority Executive Director.
• The TBLC is a network of CEOs and senior executives working to build a more globally competitive Texas

Bills: HB3077, HJR2, HJR7, HJR7

Keywords: alcohol, taxation, reporting requirements, sales, distribution, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer, constitutional amendment, water fund, Texas water supply, state revenue, infrastructure, HJR 7, Texas Legislature, quorum, majority quorum, two-thirds quorum, legislative procedure

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• I'm Kyle Dreyfuss-Wells, Chief Executive Officer of the Northeast Ohio Regional sewer district.
• I'm here today on the behalf of National Rural Water Association where I serve as the executive committee
• also prevents communities from doing a dig once if they have to defer those lead service line or execute
• Water Association you've been on the board there since 2005 and currently serving as it's on the executive

Keywords: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, water infrastructure, lead service lines, federal reauthorization, sustainability, cybersecurity

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on discussions surrounding the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and its implications for local water systems. Various witnesses highlighted the transformative impact of the bipartisan infrastructure law, which has provided an unprecedented amount of funding to help address long-standing issues in drinking water infrastructure, particularly concerning lead service line replacements and sustainability in water management. The discussions emphasized the urgent need for federal reauthorization to continue supporting these initiatives, as many rural and disadvantaged communities still face substantial barriers in upgrading their water systems. Additionally, cybersecurity risks were noted, raising concerns over the vulnerability of water systems across the nation.

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• With me today, I am joined by Pauline Gonzalez-Brito, Chief Executive Officer of Rise Economy, and Tate
• Hill, President and Chief Executive Officer of Access Plus Capital.
• Executive Officer of Access Plus Capital. Thank you and welcome. Two minutes. Good afternoon, Mr.
• Eric Payne, executive director of the Central Valley Urban Institute, strong support.

Summary: The Assembly Banking and Finance Committee met to hear several bills, beginning with a consent calendar that included AB 665 and AB 866, both adopted on a do pass basis and referred to Appropriations. The committee then took up AB 801, which would create a California Community Reinvestment Act to require covered financial institutions, including state-chartered banks, credit unions, residential mortgage lenders, and money transmitters, to meet the financial needs of low- and moderate-income communities and communities of color. The author and supporters argued the bill would close gaps left by the federal CRA, address redlining and discriminatory lending, and expand investment in housing, small business, and community development. Support came from community groups, CDFIs, labor, and housing advocates, while opposition from mortgage bankers and credit unions argued the bill would impose costly new reporting and regulatory burdens, especially on institutions they said already serve underserved borrowers well. Committee members discussed the scope of the bill, the experience of other states with state CRA laws, and possible carve-outs or tiered treatment for smaller credit unions. AB 801 was passed as amended and referred to Appropriations, with the roll left open and later completed; one member voted no and others were not voting or voted aye as the roll was finalized. The committee also heard AB 743, which would require licensing and surety bonds for commercial lawsuit financing and bring those transactions under DFPI oversight. The author said the bill was aimed at a largely unregulated, multi-billion-dollar industry and was intended to increase transparency and address concerns about foreign interests, fraud, and abusive litigation funding practices, while not affecting consumer legal funding. Supporters, including Unified Patents, the Civil Justice Association of California, the California Chamber of Commerce, the California Trucking Association, and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, said the bill was an important first step toward disclosure and regulation. There was no opposition testimony. AB 743 passed unanimously as amended and was referred to Appropriations, with the roll held open briefly for absent members before the committee adjourned.

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• 41.680> this<00:06:41.919> bill<00:06:42.080> moves Next we have Kirby Shaw, executive
• 00:08:25.199> have<00:08:26.000> Kirby<00:08:26.400> Shaw,<00:08:26.720> executive
• Next we have Kirby Shaw, executive Next we have Kirby Shaw, executive director<00:08:27.360>

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• to Texas Mutual, worked away. through all the departments, and she is one of the leading female executives
• I'm the Executive Director for the Council. created in 1993 under Texas Government Code Chapter 2308
• The council plans and executes its work. based on these five primary functions.
• So we have 20 delegates from across the state of management company executives like myself.

Bills: HB406

Keywords: local economic development, notification, workforce development, municipal agreements, county contracts, 1184, house, all

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• Combs, who was then a senior executive at Revolt TV, Mr. Combs' cable network.
• Over the course of that production, this executive used his position to pressure me into what he called
• flown to work-related events only to be booked without my consent into the same hotel room as this executive
• This executive made sure I knew what Mr. Combs was capable of.

Summary: The Assembly Judiciary Committee heard three bills. AB 250 by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry would extend a limited window for survivors of sexual assault to seek civil recourse against perpetrators and entities that allegedly covered up abuse. The author and supporters, including survivor Maya Alexander and Equal Rights Advocates, said many survivors need years before they can come forward and that the bill would improve accountability and public safety. One member raised concerns about the bill’s application to private employers and the exclusion of public employees, but the bill was advanced on a motion to Appropriations and later placed on call until additional votes were added. AB 373 by Assemblymember Rubio would require appointed counsel for non-minor dependents in extended foster care to represent the young adult’s expressed wishes rather than substitute the attorney’s judgment. Supporters from California Youth Connection and the Children’s Law Center said 18- to 21-year-olds in foster care are legal adults and should have their voices fully respected in court. Members discussed how the bill would work in practice and whether it applied only to appointed counsel; the bill was moved to Human Services and later cleared after additional votes were added. AB 387 by Assemblymember Alanis, as amended, would exempt probation officers from criminal jury service. The author and supporters argued probation officers are deeply involved in the criminal justice process, often get dismissed anyway, and should be focused on supervision and court-related duties rather than jury duty. The Judicial Council opposed the bill, warning that categorical exemptions shrink the jury pool and set a bad precedent. After debate over fairness, precedent, and the role of probation officers, the committee voted the bill out on a do pass motion.

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• Members, don't forget today, the Mental Health and Wellness Committee is having a presentation by the executive
• HB 935 by Harrison relating to the appointment of a certain executive heads of state agencies and employees
• reporting to those executive heads referred to the Committee of Delivery of Government Efficiency.
• Executive officers of school districts and open enrollment charming schools referred to the Committee

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• members don't forget today The Mental Health and Wellness Committee is having a presentation by the Executive
• HB 935 by Harrison relating to the appointment of a certain executive heads of state.
• HB 936 by Jones of Harris relating to the appointment of a certain executive head of state.
• Superintendent and Chief Executive Officers of School Districts and Open Enrollment Charmant Schools

Bills: HCR21, HCR22, HCR23, HCR24, HCR25, HCR26, HCR27, HCR31, HCR41, HCR42, HCR43, HCR44, HCR45, HCR52, HCR53, HCR66, HCR67, HCR73, HR8, HR10, HR13, HR20, HR21, HR50, HR59, HR61, HR71, HR74, HR79, HR84, HR86, HR90, HR91, HR102, HR103, HR107, HR113, HR125, HR126, HR132, HR142, HR145, HR149, HR150, HR152, HR167, HR179, HR181, HR183, HR186, HR192, HR196, HR199, HR207, HR211, HR212, HR213, HR216, HR249, HR256, HR259, HR261, HR263, HR272, HR281, HR285, HR294, HR295, HR300, HR305, HR311, HR313, HR315, HR316, HR323, HR331, HR339, HR340, HR346, HR349, HR352, HR357, HR358, HR360, HR363, HR374, HR377, HCR20, HCR28, HCR30, HCR32, HCR49, HR14, HR15, HR19, HR23, HR24, HR25, HR26, HR27, HR29, HR47, HR48, HR55, HR56, HR66, HR85, HR92, HR93, HR95, HR96, HR140, HR155, HR164, HR204, HR241, HR242, HR250, HR253, HR260, HR262, HR265, HR279, HR310, HR312, HR328, HR332, HR359, HR362, HR367

Keywords: recognition, award, petroleum industry, leadership, community service, HCR 22, House Concurrent Resolution, Texas Legislature, commendation, honorary resolution, Dr. James Olson, James Olson, University of Texas Permian Basin, UT Permian Basin, psychology professor, 50 years of service, faculty recognition, academic award, Piper Professor Award, Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award

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• I serve as the executive director of the Minnesota Dental Association.
• my name's Carmelo chuon I Serv<00:14:31.920> as<00:14:32.000> the<00:14:32.120> executive
• <00:14:32.440> director<00:14:32.680> of<00:14:32.759> the Serv as the executive
• director of the Serv as the executive director of the Minnesota<00:14:33.240> Dental<00:14:33.600

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• KEVIN GUTHRIE OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS UNABLE TO JOIN US TODAY SO HE SENT SOMEONE WHO IS EVEN MORE INFORMED
• THE VOLUNTEER VILLAGES GIVE THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO ITS SHELTER AND GO OUT AND EXECUTE.
• WITH THAT THE VARIOUS FUNDING STREAMS FOR HOW THIS WOULD BE EXECUTED WILL BE VARIES BY NEEDS.
• COUNTY FTM WITH THAT LOOK AT THE REIMBURSEMENT GRANT TO PROVIDE THAT TO THE COUNTY FOR REVIEW AND EXECUTION

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• There's the executive sessions for 11.
• u I'm going to open the executive u I'm going to open the executive session<02:12:58.880> um<
• > session<02:13:00.400> on session um yeah the executive session on session um yeah the executive
• With that said, let me open an executive session on HB 1624.
• > HB1624 Chair: And open executive session on HB 1090.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• For the record, my name is Josiah Laton, and I have the great pleasure of serving as the executive director
• I am the executive director and have been in this role for two years, though the partnership has existed
• with an executive committee uh who<00:04:39.400> helps<00:04:39.720> me<00:04:39.960><
• director and have been in this executive director and have been in this role<00:05:11.479> for
• She's the executive director of PBY, and I think she's got some more information for you.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <01:39:10.719> and<01:39:10.920> the issue both the executive and the issue both the
• We will be moving into executive session on HB 545, HB 589, and HB 202, the last three bills we have
• The only difference is it asks for the executive branch of the federal government to issue an executive
• <03:48:36.399> branch this is going to be the executive branch this is going to be the executive
• This resolution asks the executive department to say no for American businesses.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• branch already um and is the executive branch already um and is line<00:24:34.760> ited<00:24
• And so if we put in the executive budget request, and, you know, there's competing priorities too, but
• , you know, ultimately we have to execute what the Legislature appropriates.
• Michael Angelo I'm the executive Michael Angelo I'm the executive director<00:52:35.520> division
• the work to reduce risk as a execute the work to reduce risk as a society<01:34:55.440> finally

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 1077, a governor’s administration bill to increase transient accommodations tax revenue and split it between two new special funds: a climate mitigation and resiliency special fund and an economic development and revitalization special fund for tourism/resort areas. Supporters, including the Governor’s Office, recovery and resilience staff, climate and conservation groups, and several state agencies, said the bill would create a dedicated, more reliable funding stream for wildfire mitigation, coastal resilience, land clearing, infrastructure, and community-led projects. Some supporters also urged changes to the bill, including moving the fund to DLNR, adding DHHL and OHA representation, clarifying community grants, and ensuring the fund can support both state-led and community-led resilience work. The Attorney General’s office flagged a drafting issue, noting that the bill references fees deposited into the new fund even though the new chapter does not authorize fee collection, and recommended deleting that language or adding fee authority. The Climate Advisory Team representative also suggested adding DHHL to the decision-making body and requiring at-large members to have climate, resilience, conservation, or infrastructure expertise. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii and the Kohala Coast Resort Association opposed the measure, arguing that the special fund structure does not meet statutory criteria, that the bill functions as a tax increase, and that the transient accommodations tax is not being collected equitably across all lodging types before any increase is imposed. Other opponents, including tourism and lodging interests, warned that hotels and timeshares already bear most of the tax burden and that raising the TAT could hurt an already struggling visitor industry and drive tourists away. Supporters countered that current funding is far short of what is needed and that a dedicated revenue stream is necessary to address climate impacts now. Committee members questioned why the Legislature should cede spending decisions to a separate executive-branch process, and the administration responded that the bill is intended to create a transparent, recurring mechanism for funding priorities that can be adjusted over time. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• The Committee on Executive Departments and Administration, to which was referred Senate Bill 30, an act
• The Executive Departments and Administration Committee asks for your support for the motion of ought
• The Executive Departments and Administration Committee asks for your support for the motion of ought
• SB 62 strips public agencies and executives from the checks and balances and gives police departments
• SB 62 strips public agencies and executives from the checks and balances and gives police departments

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I am the new executive director for the state's Commission on Aging.
• <03:32:00.080> In<03:32:00.479> executive<03:32:00.960> session, executive session
• In executive session, executive session.
• So, that funding is to align with the governor's executive summary.
• Executive<03:46:28.399> Order Executive Order Executive Order 2022-06<03:46:31.120> assigned

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• just remind the committee this was a compromise between the superintendent and, I think, both the executive
• just remind the committee this was a compromise between the superintendent and, I think, both the executive
• has come up rather recently, but has come up rather recently and rose to the level where the chief executive
• has come up rather recently, but has come up rather recently and rose to the level where the chief executive
• You do provide bar dues for LSO attorneys as well as executive branch attorneys.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Um, I open the executive easy one today.
• executive session on House Bill 1043. executive session on House Bill 1043.
• executive session on House Bill<00:55:28.319> 1072.
• executive session on House Bill 1451. executive session on House Bill 1451.
• things that are being said in executive things that are being said in executive session<01:33:31.280

Keywords: 1189, house, all