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• understand that there's an opportunity for us in Lee County, and I don't have to go beyond the state boundary

Bills: SB132, SM16, SM17

Keywords: SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement, technology funding, revolving fund, capital equipment, enterprise services, state IT budgeting, software budgeting, amortization, depreciation, State Treasurer, Department of Finance and Administration, New Mexico, information technology, IT infrastructure, fund accounting, legislative appropriation

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• transaction data may not be readily accessible to law enforcement officials across county or municipal boundaries

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• but they at least were studying and knowing Idaho law as they applied it to these situations and boundaries

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee approved the minutes and then introduced three RS measures. RS 33021 would lower cosmetology licensing requirements by reducing education hours from 1,600 to 1,000 and apprenticeship hours from 3,200 to 2,000, with supporters saying it would reduce barriers to entry and make Idaho more competitive; one member asked for more evidence of hardship from current law. RS 32964 would reinstate an open-book Idaho law exam for professional land surveyors, restoring a 60-question jurisprudence test that previously had a 100% pass rate; supporters said it would help surveyors apply Idaho law correctly, while members asked for more examples of problems caused by the change. RS 32928 would let cosmetology students take their exam after completing 80% of their education hours rather than waiting until all hours are finished, while still requiring full completion before licensure; members again asked for more information on the need for the change. Representative Tanner also presented on JFAC’s budget process and urged the committee to pay attention to fiscal notes, agency fund balances, and the growth of dedicated funds, using DOPL as an example. He said the legislature should review whether fees and staffing levels are appropriate and whether some boards could be consolidated or made more efficient, while still considering functionality and oversight. Members discussed DOPL’s use of dedicated funds, staffing, fleets, and licensing boards, with some expressing concern about over-consolidation and others supporting closer oversight of spending. A Legislative Services budget analyst then walked the committee through available budget resources, including the Base Budget Builder, Legislative Budget Book, Legislative Fiscal Report, Fiscal Source Book, and Fiscal Facts, and offered to provide fund balance reports. Members clarified that the committee’s role is policy-focused rather than setting budgets directly, though budget information can inform policy decisions. The vice chair also announced that rule review would begin the following Thursday, with 76 pages of pending rules to be handled in sections, and the committee adjourned after announcing floor session the next day.

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• And so this will give us the financial support. to do that work and it has some boundaries and guidance

Bills: HB147, HB 1113, HB 1203, HB 1269, HB 1276, HB 1277, HB1437, HB147

Keywords: livestock, brands, marks, earmarks, tattoos, electronic registry, Texas Animal Health Commission, county clerk, Agriculture Code, cattle, hogs, sheep, goats, horses, animal identification, brand registry, livestock traceability, electronic filing, rerecording, law enforcement access

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• There's a map here that shows you. what the district boundaries are.

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• be hearing about my bill in a minute, but uh, I just want to encourage you all to keep pushing boundaries
• be hearing about my bill in a minute, but uh, I just want to encourage you all to keep pushing boundaries
• 00:40:32.600><c> to</c><00:40:32.760><c> keep</c><00:40:33.000><c> pushing</c><00:40:33.400><c> boundaries
• </c><00:40:34.240><c> I</c> you all to keep pushing boundaries.
• I you all to keep pushing boundaries.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• spraying during which it is very difficult to ensure that all of the product stays within its desired boundaries
• <00:18:26.480><c> desired</c> product stays within its desired product stays within its desired boundaries
• In</c><00:18:28.080><c> fact,</c><00:18:28.320><c> parakquot</c><00:18:28.799><c> dchloride</c> boundaries
• In fact, parakquot dchloride boundaries.
• pollinator habitat and ecosystems can be impacted by pesticide decisions happening feet just from my farm boundary

Bills: HF3965, HF3704, HF3260, HF3718

Keywords: pesticide, agriculture, environmental protection, health risks, chemical safety, local agriculture, insecticides, pollinators, seeds, environmental health, neonicotinoids, systemic insecticides, civil penalties, pest management, land trends, report, appropriation, farmers, veterinary medicine, veterinary technology

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• Of the 47 active permittees, 44 operate within municipal boundaries.
• And I just would like to see us take one step towards applying some boundaries and some guide rails to
• towards um to see us take one step towards um applying<01:33:43.440><c> some</c><01:33:44.400><c> boundaries
• /c><01:33:45.120><c> and</c><01:33:45.440><c> some</c><01:33:45.840><c> guide</c> applying some boundaries
• and some guide applying some boundaries and some guide rails<01:33:46.480><c> to</c><01:33:46.719><c

Bills: SF0045, SJ0001

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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• House Bill 157 strengthens families by restoring proper boundaries between parents and government and
• by ensuring accountability when those boundaries are crossed.
• by House Bill 157 strengthens families by restoring<00:18:57.200><c> proper</c><00:18:57.520><c> boundaries
• And House Bill 178 restores that boundary. This bill does not prohibit union membership.
• And House Bill 178 restores that boundary. This bill does not prohibit union membership.

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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• We don't want to push outside the boundaries of where the science will let us go and convict somebody
• House Bill 1913 is also known as Brooke's Boundary, named after Brooke, who's a young woman whose story
• It establishes a legal boundary, a 2,500-foot buffer zone around a victim's residence.
• I'm here today to support House Bill 1913, Brooks Boundary. This bill isn't about punishment...
• Brooks Boundary would shift that burden back where it belongs, onto the offender and not the victim.

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2777 by Representative Rose, which would bar the death penalty for defendants who can prove by clear and convincing evidence that they had schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and active psychotic symptoms at the time of the offense. Rose said the bill would still hold defendants accountable through life without parole, would save money by avoiding lengthy capital litigation, and would address cases where severe mental illness was not adequately considered. Supporters from NAMI Texas, the Catholic bishops, and a forensic psychologist said the bill is narrowly tailored, consistent with neuroscience and moral principles, and would prevent executions of people whose psychosis substantially impaired reality testing. Committee members questioned how the bill interacts with existing competency and insanity law, whether the diagnosis is sufficiently defined, and whether the statute requires active psychosis at the time of the offense. An opponent argued the death penalty should remain available for juries to decide in all cases. The bill was left pending. The committee then heard House Bill 1221 by Representative Lozano, which would raise the cap on pretrial intervention program fees from $500 to $1,200. Lozano and a district attorney witness said the increase is needed because program costs have risen and the fees help make diversion programs self-sustaining, allowing first-time or low-level offenders to complete rehabilitation and potentially obtain expunction. Opponents from the Texas Fair Defense Project argued the higher fee could make diversion unaffordable for indigent defendants and undermine an important alternative to incarceration, especially where related supervision and monitoring costs already add up. Members discussed whether the fee applies only to PTI participants, how payment plans and waivers work, and whether ability to pay should be addressed more explicitly. The bill was left pending. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1738 by Representative Jones, which would repeal Penal Code Section 21.06 and related Health and Safety Code references concerning homosexual conduct. Jones said the law is unconstitutional under Lawrence v. Texas, remains harmful on the books, and has led to confusion and unnecessary costs even though it is unenforceable. Supporters said the bill simply removes outdated language and protects civil liberties, while opponents from Texas Values argued the statute still serves as a statement that homosexual conduct is unacceptable and should remain as a warning, even if unenforceable. Members debated whether the law’s remaining language is merely symbolic or still harmful, and whether other criminal statutes already cover conduct such as prostitution, incest, and offenses involving minors. The bill was left pending after testimony.

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• You see, the area is described by street boundaries.
• You see, the area is described by street boundaries.
• You see, the area is described by street boundaries.
• You see, the area is described by street boundaries.
• the far northeastern corner of Minnesota along the shores of Lake Superior and surrounded by the Boundary

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Cities and townships in Minnesota are responsible for determining their precinct boundaries and their
• responsible for determining<00:26:53.360><c> their</c><00:26:53.520><c> Precinct</c><00:26:53.919><c> boundaries
• </c> determining their Precinct boundaries determining their Precinct boundaries and<00:26:54.840><c>
• 25.280><c> and</c> Certify the results for federal and judicial offices and state offices whose boundaries

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• the hall had the pictures out here of this 1893 survey marker of the Forest Service and the park boundary
• </c> the park boundary. the park boundary.
• </c><00:57:10.560><c> line</c> bound that uh historic boundary line bound that uh historic boundary line
• </c><01:57:49.320><c> of</c><01:57:49.440><c> the</c><01:57:49.560><c> guidance,</c> the boundaries of
• the guidance, the boundaries of the guidance, gives<01:57:51.280><c> us</c><01:57:51.480><c> one</c>

Keywords: 916, all

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• response needs and capabilities, population, land characteristics, access routes, and jurisdictional boundaries
• The waste boundary and state protection considerations, this is the...
• The waste boundary and state protection considerations, this is the high-level radioactive waste prohibition

Keywords: 908, all

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• response needs and capabilities, population, land characteristics, access routes, and jurisdictional boundaries
• nuclear industry as it relates to SMR development, we came up with four areas for review: the waste boundary
• The waste boundary and state protection considerations.

Summary: The committee met to review advanced nuclear energy issues in North Dakota, beginning with approval of the April 21, 2022 minutes. Nucleon presented an overview of the advanced reactor landscape, distinguishing light-water SMRs, advanced Gen 4 reactors, and microreactors. The presentation emphasized that light-water SMRs are the most near-term deployable and use familiar low-enriched uranium fuel, while many Gen 4 designs may require high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALU), which is not yet supported by a mature U.S. supply chain. Nucleon also noted that advanced reactors are being developed primarily for industrial heat applications, while microreactors are niche, higher-cost systems for remote or mission-critical uses. Committee members asked about fuel availability, safety, recycling, and whether large reactors such as AP-1000s were evaluated; the presenter said fuel development is proceeding in parallel but remains a bottleneck, and that siting and grid capacity often make SMRs more practical than gigawatt-scale plants in North Dakota. Representatives from the National Association of State Energy Officials described how other states are supporting advanced nuclear through task forces, roadmaps, regional coordination, grants, tax incentives, workforce and supply-chain efforts, and pilot programs. They highlighted the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative and said states are focusing on multi-state coordination, demand aggregation, regulatory coordination, waste management, workforce readiness, and community engagement. They also discussed affordability tools such as construction work in progress (CWIP), financing incentives, and consumer protections, citing examples from Kentucky, Texas, Virginia, Illinois, Missouri, Utah, Tennessee, and others. In response to questions, they explained that pilot programs often involve site-readiness and feasibility studies, and that the federal Nuclear Innovation Campus process is moving forward with multiple submissions while broader waste and recycling policy may require congressional action. The Public Service Commission said it would likely have a major role in any North Dakota nuclear project through certificate-of-public-convenience-and-necessity review, siting, and rate regulation, but noted gaps in current law for small reactors, co-located facilities, NRC coordination, and long-term site stewardship. The commissioner said the commission has no authority over a private, self-contained reactor not connected to the grid. The Department of Environmental Quality explained that the state regulates radioactive materials under its agreement-state authority, but NRC retains primacy over fission reactors; DEQ would likely assist with emergency planning and could have a larger role if fusion reactors emerge. The Department of Emergency Services said it would serve as the lead off-site preparedness agency, requiring a dedicated radiological emergency preparedness program, training, drills, public outreach, and likely additional funding and staffing, with industry expected to bear much of the cost. The Department of Water Resources said North Dakota’s water laws and prior-appropriation system are adequate for nuclear siting, that the Missouri River is the best likely source, and that no statutory or budget changes are currently needed from a water perspective. The committee recessed for lunch after these agency presentations.

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• response needs and capabilities, population, land characteristics, access routes, and jurisdictional boundaries
• nuclear industry as it relates to SOR development, we came up with four areas for review: the waste boundary
• The waste boundary and state protection considerations—this is the high-level radioactive waste prohibition

Summary: The Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee met to review prior minutes and hear a series of presentations on advanced nuclear technology and state readiness. The committee approved the April 21, 2022 minutes. Nucleon’s William Bridge outlined the advanced nuclear landscape, distinguishing near-term light-water SMRs from more advanced Gen 4 reactors and microreactors, and emphasized that fuel supply, especially HALEU, remains a developing supply chain. He said light-water designs are the most deployable in the near term, while advanced reactors may be better suited for industrial heat applications and could face a 2- to 3-year delay from fuel availability. Representatives from NASEO described how other states are supporting advanced nuclear through task forces, roadmaps, pilot programs, financing tools, workforce and supply-chain efforts, and regional coordination. They highlighted the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative and stressed that states are focusing early on emergency preparedness, community engagement, waste management, affordability, and consumer protections. They also noted that some states are creating nuclear-ready community programs and cost-recovery guardrails, while public utility commissions are examining long-term lifecycle costs and rate impacts. North Dakota agencies then outlined their potential roles. The Public Service Commission said it would likely be involved in public-interest review, siting, and rate regulation, but noted current statutes may not fully address long-term nuclear projects, co-location, or decommissioning. The Department of Environmental Quality said it would continue to regulate radioactive materials and likely support emergency planning, while fission reactor oversight remains federal. The Department of Emergency Services said it would serve as the lead off-site preparedness agency, needing a radiological emergency program, training, exercises, equipment, and possibly industry funding. The Department of Water Resources said North Dakota has sufficient surface water, especially from the Missouri River, but that water planning would be important; it did not recommend statutory or budget changes at this time. The committee recessed for lunch after these presentations, with no additional votes or actions taken.

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• The current enrollment system in California prioritizes rigid district boundaries over successful student
• The current enrollment system in California prioritizes rigid district boundaries over successful student
• 1851 expands the role of schools far beyond academics, relies on a whole child model without clear boundaries

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I've seen that the House has a measure specifically about those county boundaries.
• So, no, nothing about this would allow the county to have more power over anyone else's boundaries or
• their own, because the state defines their boundaries.

Bills: SJR47, SB1491, SB1579, SB1806, SB1552, SB483, SB63, SB137, SB346, SB514, SB1344, SB1360, SB1380, SB1437, SB1189, SB1217, SB1221, SB1262, SB1272, SB1325, SB1339, SB201

Keywords: voter ID, elections, constitutional amendment, Oklahoma, proof of identity, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, foster care, adoption assistance, transitioning youth, Department of Human Services, voluntary services, county home rule charter

Summary: The Senate began with a quorum call, a ceremonial recognition of two Elgin High School students, Clayton Raoul and Leon Anderson, and bus driver Kevin McDonald for their heroic actions during a March 2 bus crash. A citation was read honoring their selfless efforts to evacuate injured students and assist first responders. The chamber also introduced several student pages and recognized visiting groups in the gallery, including Impact Oklahoma and the Ardmore Leadership Group. The Senate then considered several bills. Senate Bill 1491, requiring appointed presidential electors to take the same oath as other electors, advanced and passed. Senate Bill 1579, which requires assessors to mail taxpayers a statement of rights when property valuations increase, also advanced and passed unanimously. Senate Bill 1806, extending foster care eligibility to age 21 for those who opt in and meet program requirements, drew supportive debate about helping youth transition to adulthood; it advanced and passed as an emergency measure. A lengthy debate followed on Senate Bill 1552, which would allow certain large counties to pursue home rule charters through a voter-approved process. Supporters argued it would give populous counties more flexibility and local control, while opponents raised concerns about unequal treatment, population-based governance, rural representation, and possible constitutional issues. The bill advanced and then passed 26-18. Senate Bill 483, authorizing county-run relocation assistance programs funded by private donations for voluntarily relocating individuals, especially homeless persons, also prompted extensive questions about liability, trafficking concerns, accountability, and whether it could shift people between jurisdictions; it advanced and passed 39-6. Finally, Senate Bill 63, raising school board member stipends from $25 to $190 per meeting under permissive language, advanced over concerns about cost and then moved to final passage, with debate beginning at the end of the transcript.

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• You know, creating boundaries in a way that still protects free speech, like we've talked a lot about
• Just to address the boundaries of free speech, I think some people have given very clear calls to violence
• Yeah, I asked the question is because I think we're going to see some pushing of the boundaries And my

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• This divine wisdom established a boundary between government power and religious devotion that our fathers
• The moment government takes on this role, it has overstepped its proper boundaries and risks corrupting
• the very essence of faith and the free exercise thereof. boundaries and risks corrupting the very faith

Keywords: 1136, house, all