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• <00:18:25.120> walk substantive changes and I'll walk substantive changes and I'll walk through
• You'll see some changes moving forward.
• <00:19:18.160> I'll asked for some changes to that. I'll asked for some changes to that.
• So, we've changed the Yes, a little bit.
• decade or so, ups and downs and changes decade or so, ups and downs and changes in<00:58:55.119>

Bills: HB0116, HB0056

Keywords: water rights, beneficial use, industrial production, hydrogen, applications, public welfare, carbon capture, energy standards, public utilities, environmental regulation, state law, 916, all

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• And then the laws got changed on us.
• And organizational change is very difficult.
• I mean, the governor talked today about climate change.
• All the rules got changed on us, not just with Act 73.
• But I think it went back from the, you know, as the evolution changed, it changed the first part also

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• To walk you through the technical mechanics of 951A and exactly how this would change, this change would
• , how this would change, how this would change, this<00:15:05.960> change<00:15:06.200>
• The forecast for those tax revenues and then the regulatory changes that have been enacted, unless those
• <01:49:53.800> changes<01:49:54.640> that<01:49:54.880> have the um the regulatory
• changes that have the um the regulatory changes that have been<01:49:55.200> enacted<01:49:56.640

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The industry is going through major changes. It might be good to know where they're headed.
• So why don't we address the regulatory side of things?
• probably only going to impact about 10% of mortgages in New York State when we have an opportunity to change
• essentially is probably only impact about 10% of mortgages in New York State when we have an opportunity to change
• certain financial institutions from charging fees based on the frequency of mortgage payment or changing

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Banking Committee met with Chair James Sanders Jr. and reviewed a full agenda of banking-related bills. Early action included approval of a bill requiring licensed check cashers to file suspicious activity reports, and a bill on civil penalties for fraud or misrepresentation in financial products or services, though several members objected to removing the intentionality standard and warned it could broaden enforcement too far and discourage lending in New York. The committee also advanced a bill prohibiting fees for periodic paper statements, a bill on asset-based lending transactions, and a bill requiring reporting of suspected financial exploitation. Members spent substantial time on a bill regulating automated lending decision tools. The sponsor and chair said the measure would allow AI use but require a human review or appeal if a borrower is denied, while some senators raised concerns about competitiveness for state-chartered banks and possible overlap with existing human oversight. The bill was reported out and referred to the Internet and Technology Committee for further review. The committee also approved a DFS study bill on the financial stability and licensing of the check-cashing industry, with a suggestion that the study also examine risks of expanding the industry. A major discussion centered on the “Deep Protection Act,” aimed at preventing foreclosures tied to deed theft. The sponsor described cases involving elderly homeowners and fraudulent transfers, while opponents argued the bill was vague, could create unintended consequences or private litigation, and might affect only a small share of mortgages because it applies to state-chartered institutions. The sponsor said the bill would be amended and noted interest in related county clerk reforms. The committee ultimately sent the bill to Judiciary. The final bills addressed mortgage payment schedule fees and unsolicited mail loan checks; both were approved. The meeting ended after the chair emphasized open debate and committee review as part of improving legislation.

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• important industry in our communities and in our districts, and so if they're in support of these changes
• important industry in our communities and in our districts, and so if they're in support of these changes
• And if it requires tweaks down the road, I'll be the first to bring those changes.
• Among other changes, the bill improves the licensing process across multiple insurance-related industries
• Florida Home Program, bolsters consumer protection standards for public adjusters, improves the regulatory

Summary: The Insurance and Banking Subcommittee met with a quorum present and heard four bills. HB 1231, relating to final disposition, funeral, and cemetery services, was presented as a consumer protection and workforce modernization measure. After questions about hospice/funeral provider exclusivity, direct disposal licensing, causes of action, and funeral director/embalmer licensure, the bill was amended by strike-all to remove some provisions and add authorization and regulation of natural organic reduction. Support came from funeral industry representatives, and the bill was reported favorably with the committee substitute. HB 943 would require Citizens Property Insurance Corporation to create a commercial lines clearinghouse by January 1, 2027, to move certain commercial residential and other commercial risks into the private market while maintaining current eligibility rules. The sponsor and members discussed Citizens’ remaining commercial exposure, surplus lines participation, and carrier financial-strength guardrails. A strike-all amendment conforming to the Senate version and making technical corrections was adopted, and the bill passed favorably with the committee substitute after supportive debate from members. HB 1221, a Department of Financial Services bill, was described as streamlining DFS processes, improving licensing, updating the My Safe Florida Home Program, strengthening public adjuster protections, and modernizing unclaimed property rules. Three amendments were adopted: notice before a My Safe Florida Home application is deemed abandoned, removal of a misdemeanor disclosure requirement for certain licensure applicants, and a provision allowing public officials to appoint or promote relatives to firefighter positions through a competitive process in a collective bargaining agreement. Testimony was generally supportive, including from firefighters and unclaimed-property claimants’ representatives, and the bill was reported favorably with a committee substitute. HB 99, concerning reinsurance intermediary managers, would exempt certain underwriting managers handling limited facultative reinsurance business from the intermediary manager statute and instead require an agency license. With no public testimony or debate, the bill was reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Together, these changes allow the department to better ensure compliance with Florida statutes.
• Members, this bill strengthens regulatory clarity, enhances public safety, and improves access to critical
• finding folks for not providing low-THC products, and it appears that the solution to that is to change
• CBD, which is the number 10 that has been changed to a 2, that is the anti-inflammatory that the president
• who have existing properties that are close to these daycare centers and these parks, if that MMTC changes

Summary: The Health Professions and Programs Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered several health-related bills. HB 887, reducing medical marijuana registry card fees to $15 for honorably discharged veterans, drew support from veterans’ advocates and cannabis groups as a way to lower a financial barrier to care; it passed 18-0 and was reported favorably. HB 733, a Department of Health bill covering medical marijuana treatment center setbacks, physician certification renewals, low-THC/cannabis definitions, emergency license suspension for certain murder-related arrests, dental loan repayment area definitions, Early Steps policy cleanup, and autism microcredential eligibility, received mixed testimony from cannabis advocates who objected to some marijuana-related changes and zoning impacts; it also passed 18-0. HB 259, removing the $1,500 cap on pre-treatment funds held in trust by chiropractic physicians, was described as a free-market change supported by chiropractic groups and passed 18-0. The committee also approved PCS for HB 1443, creating a statewide Parkinson’s Disease Registry within the existing Parkinson’s Disease Research Institute and adding appointments to the consortium board, with USF support and no opposition; it passed 18-0. HB 1445, the related public records exemption for the registry, adopted an amendment adding the required public necessity statement and sunset date of October 2, 2031, then passed 18-0. HB 1309, which would standardize and speed patient access to medical records and align nursing home timelines with federal requirements, drew opposition from an information systems group concerned about data mining and portal access, while supporters argued it would improve patient access and care coordination; it passed 17-1 and was reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• I wanted to ask if this is a continuing Rate that was in place before or have the rates changed under
• They haven't changed. We haven't entered into this agreement with them yet.
• I mean, I think there are just a number of different regulatory, tax, criminal justice.
• So, even if an individual's District attorney's opinion changed, it would still be somewhat difficult
• But if it's just simply what we decided to change attorneys.

Keywords: 914, all

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• demonstrates Texas' commitment to addressing affordable housing needs without making any land use changes
• Members, this bill amends any regulatory authority over subdivisions.
• But you could change your city ordinance to account for that. Does that make sense?
• You can't change your grass. You gotta play by the rules.
• Change the acidic caliche soil into a soft, fertile soil where new plants can take root.

Bills: SB840, HB2025, HB2512, HB3139, HB3798, HB3892, HB4373, HB4398, HB4582, HB4689, HB5187, HB5658, HB5666

Keywords: HB 2025, Texas Property Code, plat filing, replat, amended plat, condominium plat, subdivision, county clerk, tax certificate, ad valorem taxes, delinquent taxes, property records, real property, land use, local government, property development, subdivision recording, condominium recording, tax receipt, eminent domain

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• us to a church that changed everything. us to a church that changed everything.
• <00:44:13.200> I changes to make it more friendly. I changes to make it more friendly.
• well-intentioned, craft sweeping changes well-intentioned, craft sweeping changes to<00:58:26.960
• <01:18:04.480> in But as long as there's no change in But as long as there's no change in
• Thank you. change. Parents will always love their change.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• DISTRICT 30 I COVER SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY AND BROWARD COUNTY AND I WOULD LOVE TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE
• CENTRAL FLORIDA AND LAKE NONA AREAS AND I WOULD LIKE TO SEE US FOCUS ON NOT ONLY COMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE
• THAT IN GENERAL IS WHAT THE REGULATORY AND RESTORATION FRAMEWORK IN THE STATE FOR ADDRESSING WATER QUALITY
• WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF ACTUALLY UPDATING EVERY ONE OF OUR B MAPS TO INCORPORATE SOME OF THE CHANGES
• ALSO WE INCORPORATE SOME OTHER CHANGES THAT WE DID BASED ON HOUSE BILL 1370, WHICH REQUIRED WE HAVE 5

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So the feds have changed their law, or are we waiting for them?
• The federal regulation isn't changing.
• <00:09:12.720> the federal uh regulation isn't changing the federal uh regulation isn't changing
• 13.760> on<00:09:13.920> the only thing that's changing on the only thing that's changing
• Do we want to change that? That's one. Oh yeah, there's another.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee first took up House Bill 507, which concerns the timeline for credentialing mental health care providers. Members discussed and approved an amendment that removed section 2 and changed the bill’s effective date to January 1. A motion for ought to pass as amended was made, seconded, and approved by a 6-0 vote, with Representative Miles assigned to write the committee report. The bulk of the meeting focused on House Bill 705, a price-transparency measure requiring insurance-related data reporting and uniform formatting. Committee members and a representative from Anthem discussed how the bill would interact with federal requirements, including a recent presidential executive order and anticipated CMS guidance on uniformity standards. Anthem testified that the federal timeline was uncertain, that final rules could take months, and that the machine-readable files involved are complex and costly to produce. Some members argued the state should mirror federal standards but wait for final federal guidance; others said the bill should create a firm state requirement and not leave everything to rulemaking. The main unresolved issue was timing. Members debated whether the bill should be effective upon passage, apply to plan years beginning January 1, 2026, or be delayed until after federal guidance is finalized, with several references to a possible six-month implementation window after final federal rules. No final vote was taken on HB 705 in the portion provided; instead, the committee planned to revisit the bill the next morning after language was rewritten and circulated, with a straw vote anticipated before the executive session.

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• SB 793, Archuleta, unsafe lighters, do pass as amended to make clarifying changes, out with Republicans
• SB 419, Cabrero, hydrogen fuel tax exemption, do pass as amended to make a technical change, out with
• the fire marshal must adopt regulations and make other technical changes.
• joint advertising and make other changes; that is out with Republicans not voting.
• Do pass with author amendments to modify enforcement, among other changes.

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its August 29, 2025 suspense hearing on Senate bills, with the chair emphasizing the state’s ongoing budget constraints and the need to make difficult choices among 261 bills on the suspense file. After establishing a quorum, the committee began taking action bill by bill, with many measures receiving do pass or do pass with amendments recommendations, while others were held in committee or designated as two-year bills. The chair noted the agenda was organized alphabetically by author and that results would be posted later on the committee website. The hearing covered a wide range of topics, including insurance and claims data, wildfire relief and prevention, water planning, energy and utility regulation, housing and land use, health care, labor and employment, criminal justice, education, environmental policy, and election-related measures. Several bills were amended before passage, often to narrow scope, remove sections, adjust definitions, delay implementation, or clarify funding and enforcement provisions. Some notable actions included moving bills on AI regulation, transit-oriented housing, paid family leave, wildfire mapping, chemical hair relaxers, and pharmacy benefit managers, while other bills on subjects such as controlled substances, high-speed rail, and certain education or housing proposals were held. The committee also took formal roll-call votes on selected bills, with some passing on A roll calls and others on B roll calls; a number of measures were advanced with Republicans not voting. One highlighted vote was SB 79 by Senator Wiener, which passed after amendments and a recorded roll call. At the end of the hearing, the committee reported that 190 bills were moved to the Assembly Floor, either as do pass or do pass with amendments, concluding the suspense hearing for the session.

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• It doesn't take legal change. It doesn't take changes in code. It doesn't take changes in policy.
• The commission is done to make changes.
• Since that time, things have changed.
• I think there's some changes coming, and you're a part of that change too.
• I think there's some changes coming, and you're a part of that change too.

Keywords: 908, all

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• change in Representative Lee's name. change in Representative Lee's name.
• I thought there needed to be a change.
• We're just changing the prioritization list for school programming.
• seven, and removing that would change seven, and removing that would change that,<00:33:59.120><
• <00:42:14.480> and deadline um, to make minor changes and deadline um, to make minor changes

Bills: HF3877, HF3714, HF3750, HF3024

Keywords: public authorities, dissolution cases, court system, child protection, legal notice, foster care, child welfare, enrollment priority, education programs, child care assistance, foster youth, extended foster care, bill of rights, out-of-home placement, Minnesota Statutes chapter 260C, social services agency, caseworker, permanency team, sibling visitation, relative contact

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• It doesn't take changes in code. It doesn't take changes in policy.
• The commission is done to make changes.
• Since that time, things have changed.
• I think there's some changes coming, and you're a part of that change too.
• The boundary shifts as the lake level changes.

Summary: The committee opened its third interim meeting with roll call, approved the November 13, 2025 minutes, and the chair reviewed prior committee work, including a denied request for a fertilizer-capacity study and a planned later discussion of the Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger issue. Commissioner Doug Goring then presented Department of Agriculture updates on uncrewed aerial systems grants to detect noxious weeds, the state’s irrigation potential, the low-carbon fuels program for ethanol plants, the Environmental Impact Mitigation Fund, model zoning ordinances for animal feeding operations, and fertilizer production and supply in North Dakota. Members asked about funding sources, fertilizer storage and availability, natural gas and water needs for future fertilizer plants, and how the model zoning website would help counties and townships apply setback and odor tools. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on the Department of Water Resources’ economic analysis tool for water conveyance and flood-related projects. Dr. Dwayne Poole explained that the department is proposing changes to better account for end-of-useful-life conditions and updated hydrologic data, while still limiting the model to direct, demonstrable costs and benefits. He said the goal is to make the analysis more realistic and consistent without changing statute, and he provided examples of how project benefits could change as drains age or as rainfall and flood data evolve. Committee members and water-user representatives generally supported continued work on the proposal, while raising concerns about downstream impacts, closed-basin projects, and whether the changes would meaningfully affect project approvals. The committee then heard from John Paskowski, state engineer, on Devil’s Lake, the West End and East End outlets, and the Tolna Coulee control structure. He reviewed lake history, outlet capacities, sulfate and downstream flow limits, and explained that the control structure is intended to prevent a catastrophic uncontrolled release by slowing erosion and head cutting. Members asked about water quality trends, the length of the downstream flow constraint, and whether the Tolna Coulee area had been studied for possible natural overflow or silt buildup. The discussion emphasized ongoing flooding concerns, mitigation for affected landowners, and the need to balance outlet operations with downstream water quality and infrastructure protection.

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• Let me change up the scenarios. Strike that. Let me put it this way.
• We're here to change that.
• It changes the sunset review date by one year to 2033.
• Okay, but hopefully we'll change that in a few minutes.
• I was like, wow, let's change that by filing a bill.

Bills: HB1520, HB1545, HJR110, HJR203, HB245, HB1465, HB1482, HB294, HB793, HB809, HB3928, HB334, HB2037, HB1973, HB285, HB4341, HB4264, HB 1043, HB837, HB 1234, HB 1193, HB 1194, HB1646, HB1729, HB2498, HB1314, HB2295, HB1353, HB1531, HB1988, HB5398, HB3960, HB3923, HB1407, HB1764, HB2221, HB2214, HB2517, HB2518, HB2213, HB5008, HB5092, HB3421, HB3663, HB3748, HB3800, HB3756, HB2613, HB3782, HB5246, HB4344, HB4044, HB4066, HB2702, HB2807, HB2869, HB2898, HB3181, HB3250, HB4153, HB2091, HB2115, HB2542, HB2768, HB3349, HB3352, HB4406, HB1593, HB1899, HB3133, HB4432, HB4960, HB3214, HB3915, HB3508, HB2145, SB304, SB608, SB2312, SB494, SB530, HB45, HB2520, HB35, HB47, HB318, HB349, HB554, HB1359, HB1373, HB2254, HB2259, HB2853, HB3073, HB3088, HB353, HB355, HB786, HB762, HB705, HB932, HB849, HB 1119, HB3041, HB713, HB3104, HB3970, HB4042, HB4490, HB1731, HB2607, HB3689, HB1788, HB1612, HB138, HB15, HB1971, HB1338, HB2989, HB267, HB 1201, HB2954, HB5265, HB1804, HB5061, HB1520, HB1545, HJR110, HJR203, HB1887, HB1914, HB2402, HB2306, HB1809, HB2350, HB3000, HB3237, HB3326, HB3211, HB 1056, HB2081, HB2187, HB3092, HB3308, HB3526, HB3750, HB3527, HB4219, HB4230, HB4290, HB5238, HB4804, HB4749, HB245, HB1465, HB1482, HB294, HB793, HB809, HB3928, HB334, HB2037, HB1973, HB285, HB4341, HB4264, HB 1043, HB837, HB 1234, HB 1193, HB 1194, HB1646, HB1729, HB2498, HB1314, HB2295, HB1353, HB1531, HB1988, HB5398, HB3960, HB3923, HB1407, HB1764, HB2221, HB2214, HB2517, HB2518, HB2213, HB5008, HB5092, HB3421, HB3663, HB3748, HB3800, HB3756, HB2613, HB3782, HB5246, HB4344, HB4044, HB4066, HB2702, HB2807, HB2869, HB2898, HB3181, HB3250, HB4153, HB2091, HB2115, HB2542, HB2768, HB3349, HB3352, HB4406, HB1593, HB1899, HB3133, HB4432, HB4960, HB3214, HB3915, HB3508, HB2145, HCR6, HCR12, HCR34, HCR50, HCR55, HCR58, HCR70, HCR71, HCR72, HCR74, HCR75, HCR78, HCR80, HCR93, HCR100, HCR107, HCR116, HCR117, HCR90

Keywords: Angelina and Neches River Authority, river authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Sunset Act, Special District Local Laws Code, local government, natural resources, board of directors, director training, board governance, public testimony, open meetings, public information, conflict of interest, ethics, complaint system, general manager, board president, staggered terms, removal of director

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• current regulatory current regulatory construct,<00:13:01.600> work<00:13:01.640> with
• . changed. changed.
• And this has changed over time in the 13 years. We've gotten much better at what we do.
• to change that to biennially. to change that to biennially.
• So, with that, those are the changes that we're looking for. Mr. Chair, that's all. >> Chair.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• was going to send out a directive under the term of self-governing is still subject to all the regulatory
• <00:17:50.559> the we thought about how can we change the we thought about how can we change
• <00:56:53.680> um payments from when that was changed um payments from when that was changed
• Nothing has changed.
• to see if we can't um make some changes to see if we can't um make some changes that<01:30:35.840

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2294, which would require condominium associations, boards, and managing agents to comply with declarations, bylaws, county ordinances, and state and federal laws, including mortgage lending requirements. The Community Associations Institute opposed the bill as redundant, arguing existing law already requires compliance and provides penalties. Supporters, including condominium owners and board members, said the measure would clarify that associations are not “self-governing” in a way that exempts them from outside laws, and cited examples where local officials or police told residents to take issues back to their boards. Several supporters said the bill would reinforce board responsibility for permits, safety, and legal compliance. The committee noted 27 pieces of testimony, with 10 in support and 17 in opposition, and then moved on without taking a vote on the measure in the transcript provided. The committee also took up SB 2298, which would require common interest community proxy forms to include additional language explaining proxy selection options. The Community Associations Institute opposed the bill, saying the proposed language was inaccurate and would not improve consumer clarity unless significantly revised. Supporters argued that proxy forms are confusing and that clearer instructions would help homeowners understand how their votes are being used. Opponents said the added language would make the forms longer and more confusing, and suggested a separate instruction sheet or other educational material instead. Testimony also raised broader concerns about proxy voting being misused in some associations, with one witness urging that proxy voting be eliminated altogether. The committee reported 29 written testimonies, including seven in support, 19 in opposition, and three with comments, and again did not record a final vote in the excerpt. For SB 2300, which would shorten condominium reserve cash-flow projections from 30 years to 25 years, the Community Associations Institute opposed the bill, saying it would not make housing more affordable, would reduce transparency, and would increase the annual burden by giving associations less time to save for long-life components. The group suggested that if affordability is the goal, lawmakers should consider allowing future loans or special assessments with guardrails. Supporters of the bill said the shorter projection period would better reflect practical budgeting and help associations plan more realistically, though some supporters also warned against relying too heavily on loans and emphasized accountability and fiduciary responsibility. Other testimony stressed that the impact of changing the projection period would vary by association and that many owners are already struggling with rising fees. The discussion remained focused on testimony and policy concerns, with no final action on SB 2300 shown in the transcript.

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• To my Republican colleagues, you told your voters you would change Washington, but Washington has changed
• They are fed up, and they want change.
• They are fed up, and they want change.
• And their health care needs to change over time.
• AND THEIR HEALTH CARE NEEDS TO CHANGE OVER TIME.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• This funding is critical in the face of a changing climate.
• This funding is critical in the face of a changing climate.
• This funding is critical in the face of a changing climate.
• changing changing climate<00:09:40.160> and<00:09:40.360> last<00:09:40.680> 1.9
• uh directive to the as a regulatory uh directive to the state<00:42:30.920> uh<00:42:31.040><

Keywords: 1183, house