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• And I just wanted to thank him for coming to the state of Alabama.
• other things um passed here in the state other things um passed here in the state of<00:38:21.680
• <00:38:24.880> of thank him for coming to the state of thank him for coming to the state of
• Many of them did not even know that they were there, you know, in their state of mind.
• Alabama is the only bail state that does not have a reporting hub.

Bills: HB426, SB24, SB106, SB254, HB505, HB458, HB535, HB509, HB320, HB518, HB261, HB426, SB24, SB106, SB254, HB505, HB458, HB535, HB509, HB320, HB518, HB261, SB316, HB228, SB318, SB260, HB132, HB347, HB405, HB86, HB263, HB302, SB336

Keywords: Alabama Ad Valorem Advisory Committee, ad valorem taxes, property tax, real property, personal property, tax assessment, tax collection, county tax officials, Department of Revenue, Commissioner of Revenue, taxpayer representation, resident taxpayers, local government, property tax administration, Association of Alabama Tax Administrators, tax policy, advisory committee, public input, governance reform, body-worn camera

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• welcome to the committee please state welcome to the committee please state your<00:10:39.160>
• This is not just for state agencies.
• strengthens The Authority for state strengthens The Authority for state agencies<00:36:22.440>
• such as uh accreditation at the state such as uh accreditation at the state level<01:30:57.280><
• begin with I am a retired United States begin with I am a retired United States Air<01:35:04.480

Bills: HF1855, HF102, HF1082, HF1354, HF2184, HF1792, HF2296, HF2429, HF2543, HF2566

Keywords: veterans, benefit services, accreditation, consumer protection, civil penalties, disclosure requirements, HF102, Sibley County Road 166, Freedom Drive, Arlington, Sibley County, Minnesota transportation bonds, bonding bill, capital investment, road extension, highway access, intersection improvements, right-of-way acquisition, water main, sewer improvements

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• It's in other states, but there is currently no mechanism in place right now in the state of Louisiana
• Many are from New Orleans and across the state.
• Up to a dozen states have already done it.
• premiums in those states to premiums in states that have not.
• So for you to say that this hasn't happened in any other state, has any other state also not had that

Bills: HB591, HB765, HB826, HB870, HB938, HB1151, HB1162, HB1176, HB1196, HB1236, HB1241

Keywords: family leave, insurance, paid leave, employment benefits, caregiver support, liability insurance, coverage defenses, direct action, judgment enforcement, legal procedures, insurance referrals, compensation, non-licensed agents, consumer protection, insurance products, HB 870, Act 907, Louisiana insurance, health insurance, prescription drugs

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• Dear Lord, we thank you for the opportunity to serve you and serve the people of this great state of
• Dear Lord, we thank you for the opportunity to serve you and serve the people of this great state of

Bills: HB586, SB107, HB619, HB586, SB107, HB619

Keywords: HB586, Cullman, Cullman County, City of Cullman, annexation, municipal boundaries, corporate limits, local legislation, boundary adjustment, city limits, municipal expansion, zoning, municipal services, property tax, land use, metes and bounds, Alabama Highway 157, Judge of Probate, SSUT, simplified sellers use tax

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• What if the fire was on state trust lands, for example?
• Would this defense be for the state of Arizona?
• . accountable utilities that serve people throughout the state.
• Humane Society of the United States.
• as the state looks for new generation resources for the state.

Bills: HB2013, HB2026, HB2056, HB2098, HB2113, HB2156, HB2158, HCM2011, HCR2057

Keywords: air pollution, wildfires, environmental standards, public health, Arizona Revised Statutes, assured water supply, groundwater, commingling, commingled water, water supply, Arizona Department of Water Resources, ADWR, active management area, AMA, subdivision plat, development approval, water rights, municipal provider, private water company, certificate of assured water supply

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• That is also an unknown, but I do know that we have 13 licensed distillers operating through the state
• Fiscal impact received that states between $35,000 and $45,000 dollars of state revenue would be lost
• We're working with all parties to get to something that is gonna be good for the state of Oklahoma.
• Do we start putting armed guards in front of every retail operation or building across the state?
• We're an open carry state. We're a licensed carry state.

Bills: SB1241, SB1242, SB1442, SB1592, SB1623, SB1625, SB1913, SB1940, SB1949, SB2102, SB592, SB992

Keywords: ticket sales, resale, consumer protection, fraud, bots, transparency, refunds, event tickets, medical marijuana, cannabis, marijuana license, commercial grower, grow operation, bond requirement, land reclamation fee, revolving fund, environmental remediation, redevelopment, Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, OMMA

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• So currently, Texas is a direct purchaser state.
• Some states have enacted laws, but I think I checked last night, there are 34 states that are in favor
• of a state-wide action.
• You are placing the state of Texas into the boardrooms, to the extent that the state of Texas already
• Well, I mean, all corporations in all states are required to comply with state and federal regulations

Bills: HB4922, HB4713, HB4256, HB872, HB1571, HB4266, HB4559, SB251, SB441, SB1719

Keywords: healthcare liability, emergency medical care, standard of proof, negligence, legal reforms, Texas General Arbitration Act, arbitration, binding arbitration, statute of limitations, limitations period, tolling, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Section 16.073, alternative dispute resolution, ADR, civil procedure, lawsuit filing, court jurisdiction, Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence, procedural law

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• 5<00:06:55.840> to$10<00:06:56.639> an<00:06:56.960> acre stipen from the state
• . 5 to$10 an acre stipen from the state. 5 to$10 an acre for<00:06:58.160> reducing<00:06:59.120
• before of neither side is in were stated before of neither side is in charge.<00:30:52.720> Um,
• The idea that we tell our state agencies to identify policy priorities and direct them to then achieve
• The idea that we tell our state agencies to identify policy priorities and direct them to then achieve

Bills: HF2446, HF2563, HF2444

Keywords: agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant

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• <00:45:46.880> that 22 veterans in the United States that 22 veterans in the United States
• We still the state of Minnesota.
• great art projects throughout our state great art projects throughout our state throughout<01:15
• Uh, as it was stated, there's no base.
• recommended for that 47% from the states recommended for that 47% from the states state<01:20:41.520

Bills: HF2446, HF2563, HF2444

Keywords: agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant

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• <00:02:58.480> We<00:02:58.640> still the state of Minnesota.
• We still the state of Minnesota.
• And just to called to state active duty.
• Um, this—the issue of veteran homelessness obviously is not unique to our state.
• And they send money to states that we then use as housing vouchers for vets.

Bills: HF2446, HF2563, HF2444

Keywords: agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant

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• So you brought up other states—do any states have language that's just like this? That's done here?
• So, is this, like, basically creating a state PBM, in essence?
• Cossio, Senior Associate State Director, AARP of Texas.
• We take care of a lot of dialysis patients in the state.
• But also, Texas has been one of the fastest-growing states, if not the fastest growing state.

Bills: HB1464, HB1635, HB2516, HB3317, HB3502, HB4012, HB4268, HB4386, HB4877, SB916

Keywords: prescription drugs, drug pricing, pharmacy benefits, health insurance, health benefit plan, insurer, HMO, self-insured employer, public employer, school district, county, municipality, university system, higher education, retirees, dependent coverage, stop-loss coverage, bulk purchasing, group purchasing, purchasing pool

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• and get a $100 payment from the state and get a $100 payment from the state it's<00:50:00.359>
• <00:52:20.960> of briefly on the success the state of briefly on the success the state of
• <00:52:51.040> continues even more Acres as the state continues even more Acres as the state
• <01:08:11.960> under and operate a farm in this state under and operate a farm in this state
• the state of Minnesota?

Bills: HF2446, HF2878, HF2667, HF1795, HF2683, HF2916

Keywords: agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant

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• Complies with for state obligations. Into that.
• I am the senior state manager for government relations at Heartland Impact.
• They are a very energy resource-rich state, much like Texas is.
• And as you know, when you compare one state to another... ...But there are states.
• Across the state...

Bills: HB 103, HB 1256, HB1587, HB1632, HB2027, HB2525, HJR88, HJR138, HB103

Keywords: taxing unit, bond database, local government, transparency, civil penalty, education reform, funding allocation, school infrastructure, teacher recruitment, student achievement, tax exemption, water conservation, graywater systems, rainwater harvesting, ad valorem taxation, county commissioners, HB 1587, Texas sales tax holiday, back-to-school tax holiday, clothing tax exemption

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• Please state your name for the record and indicate that you are neutral on the bill.
• Because, as the court acknowledges, paragraph O is just so easy for the state."
• Unfortunately, Texas is among the leading states for terminating parental rights.
• Texas also terminates parental rights much more quickly than most other states.
• A 2024 review of child and family services in this state was conducted...

Bills: HB809, HB 1193, HB1916, HB2558, HB1973, HB2350, HB2399, HB2340, HB 116, HB330, HB2496, HB116

Keywords: digitized signature, waiver of citation, marriage dissolution, electronic notarization, family law, HB 1193, informal marriage, common-law marriage, declaration of informal marriage, confidentiality, privacy, county clerk, vital statistics unit, Family Code, Health and Safety Code, marriage records, public records, personally identifying information, PII, legal representative

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• permission to amend the state liquor law permission to amend the state liquor law so<00:14:37.199>
• not sure exactly what the state not sure exactly what the state component<00:59:19.359> of
• intoxicating liquor the state intoxicating liquor the state legislature<01:04:46.680> has
• their state if they allowed their own in-state shippers and wineries to ship to consumers.
• their state if they allowed their own in-state shippers and wineries to ship to consumers.

Bills: HF1262, HF1741, HF472, HF1668, HF2055, HF1786, HF1876, HF1089, HF1121, HF509, HF1545, HF2027, HF642

Keywords: food truck, liquor license, temporary license, community events, catering, municipal regulations, food hall, St. Louis Park, on-sale, intoxicating beverages, food vendors, common seating area, HF472, Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato, MSU Mankato, Taylor Center, special liquor license, on-sale wine license, malt liquor license

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• ,<00:12:32.560> they're seeing across the state, they're seeing across the state, they're
• again, you know, all of the states again, you know, all of the states around<00:38:00.320> us
• If you have an out-of-state plea of no contest, which Alabama does not have, but other states do, it
• So they plead that, and in their state it's a guilty plea.
• in Michigan and Michigan is a state in Michigan and Michigan is a state where<00:52:10.720> he

Bills: SB309, HB192, SB178, SB179, SB237, HB10, HB107, HB189, HB37, HB226, SB309, HB192, SB178, SB179, SB237, HB10, HB107, HB189, HB37, HB226

Keywords: automated driving systems, oversized vehicles, transportation, regulations, permits, HB192, international wire transfer, wire transfer fee, remittance fee, money transmission business, Alabama Securities Commission, Department of Revenue, Education Trust Fund, ELL instructors, English Language Learner, ESL teachers, income tax credit, remittances, international money transfer, migrant families

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• This issue arises out in growing areas like around Tarleton State and out in Granbury.
• As stated, my name is Hank Castellane. I'm a 25-year officer in the Air Force.
• My name is Michael Lakos, Colonel, United States Air Force. and I'm a disabled veteran.
• Unfortunately, state funding has consistently fallen short.
• This is related to the calculation that the state uses for state aid to local governments that are disproportionately

Bills: HB485, HB1367, HB1370, HB1827, HB1879, HB2032, HB2133, HB2357, HB3581, HB3830, HB4060, HB4085, HB4270, HB4979, HB5217, HB5268, HB5478, HJR96, HJR97, HJR119, HJR195, HJR209, SB4, SB23, SJR2, SJR85, SB 4, SB 23, SJR 2

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, access, affordability, public health, emergency services district, sales tax, gas and electricity, residential use, tax exemption, emergency services, gas, electricity, HB 485, ESD, use tax, residential utilities, utility tax, local option tax, Texas Health and Safety Code

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• Twenty-five other states have implemented this.
• So this bill enforces the state public policy of the state to ensure the safety of all students by taking
• As I stated, I'm the presiding officer.
• But my My guess is, being a member here, looking at the whole state, the state of Texas granted all that
• The dredging occurs under state authority.

Bills: SB249, SB546, SB744, SB927, SB1227, SB1229, SB1353, SB1365, SB1366, SB1394, SB1464, SB1709, SB1729, SB1733, SB1744, SB1745, SB1746, SB1772, SB1816, SB1841, SB1939

Keywords: memorial markers, law enforcement, officer memorials, killed in the line of duty, highway signage, school bus, school district, student transportation, child safety, seat belts, three-point seat belt, two-point seat belt, bus retrofit, bus warranty, Texas Education Agency, TEA, transportation code, school activity bus, multifunction school activity bus, school-chartered bus

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• The bill also prevents government entities from obtaining information indirectly by asking another state
• immigration purposes beyond the point at which that person would have otherwise been released from state
• We have already passed laws in Delaware that indicate our belief that local and state law enforcement
• I respectfully urge you to vote favorably for this bill and allow Delaware to become the fifth state
• I respectfully urge you to vote favorably for this bill and allow Delaware to become the fifth state

Bills: HJR11, HB59, HB418, HB342, HB408, HB409, HB133, HB134, HB414, HB355

Keywords: HOPE Court, homeless court, housing instability, homelessness, poverty elimination, problem-solving court, community court, diversion program, criminal justice reform, reentry, warrants, fines and fees, low-level offenses, housing access, public safety, recidivism, Delaware Judiciary, DSHA, DHSS, DELJIS

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee met and heard presentations on several bills. House Amendment 1 to Senate Substitute 1 for House Bill 145 would restrict government use of reverse keyword searches, generally prohibiting reverse keyword court orders and voluntary requests, with a narrow exception for Class A violent felony investigations and rules on notice, deletion, and inadmissibility of unlawfully obtained evidence. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 368, with House Amendment 1, would limit Delaware law enforcement and the Department of Correction’s participation in federal civil immigration enforcement, especially regarding civil immigration warrants and detainers, while preserving exceptions for serious offenses and valid judicial processes; the Department of Correction said it had no operational or fiscal impact and supported the exclusions, and an ACLU-affiliated witness testified in support. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 427 would allow certain 16- and 17-year-olds to participate in hunting and target practice without direct adult supervision if they have parental permission, hunter education, and a valid Delaware hunting license. House Bill 355, the “Speak Your Truth Act,” would expand anti-SLAPP-style protections for survivors of sexual assault, discrimination, and harassment by raising the burden in defamation suits and allowing attorney’s fees and damages; advocates from the National Women’s Defense League and the Speak Your Truth movement supported it. House Bill 134 would increase penalties for repeat animal cruelty offenders and lengthen animal ownership bans. The committee also heard House Bill 133, as amended, which would create a hardship waiver process allowing courts to waive fines and fees for defendants who cannot afford them, while preserving restitution and exempting certain traffic-related penalties and victim compensation assessments. The administration said the bill is intended to address uncollectable debt and noted millions in outstanding fines and fees, while local government and police representatives raised concerns about lost revenue, administrative burden, and consistency; the Fines and Fees Justice Center supported the measure. Committee members asked about how the waiver funding would affect local governments, volunteer fire companies, and related fees, and the administration said the $5 million budgeted this year would cover the waiver costs and be treated as an annual expense going forward. No committee votes were taken during the excerpted discussion, but the chair indicated that bills ready for action would be circulated for signature or moved to the floor.

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• And so, I don't know for sure if I feel at some point if the state and counties are going to be offering
• So my concern is, and that was what you just stated was my understanding that it can Be expunged, which
• But in every police department and Sheriff's office in this state, those reports are there.

Bills: SB137, SB1216, SB1226, SB1238, SB1255, SB1256, SB1258, SB1325, SB1460, SB1543, SB1730, SB1733, SB1921

Keywords: electronic monitoring, Department of Corrections, criminal justice, rehabilitation, public safety, SB 1216, drug court, drug courts, Oklahoma drug court, eligibility, substance abuse treatment, addiction, diversion program, criminal justice reform, probation violation, revocation, intermediate revocation facility, plea agreement, speedy trial waiver, preliminary hearing waiver