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• SUPPORTING ROLE TO OUR PARTNERS AND SOMETIMES WE HELP TO FILL IN THE GAPS OF KNOWLEDGE FOR THE LEGISLATIVE
• THE REACH ACT WAS UNANIMOUS BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION PASSED IN 2021 AND MODIFIED IN 2023.
• STATE AGENCIES, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, TO INCREASE THE LEVEL OF COLLABORATION AND COOPERATION
• LOT IN THE PRESENTATION THIS IS THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION OPPORTUNITY ACT OF THE FEDERAL GUIDING LEGISLATION
• THAT LEGISLATION IS INTENDED TO HELP AMERICANS INCLUDING YOUTH AND THOSE WITH SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS TO

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• Members, this is Chairman Smith's House Bill 3023 regarding the Attorney General asserting legislative
• It is estimated that of the 873,800 workers in Texas affected by this legislation, a significant portion
• Under the committee's substitute, the bill defines a federal match program as a cooperative funding agreement
• The Plumbers and Pipefitters Union... federal legislation to be able to put these training facilities
• This legislation is designed to expand the current prohibition on government-mandated PLAs to include

Bills: HB1951, HB2715, HB3092, HB3237, HB3278, HB3511, HB3592, HB3675, HB3778, HB3782, HB3826, HB3970, HB4016, HB4049, HB4341, HB4344, HB4406, HB4427

Keywords: collective bargaining, public works, government contracts, labor agreements, state funding, removal from office, political subdivisions, local government, judicial proceedings, administrative judicial region, electric transmission, public convenience, landowner consent, utility regulation, energy infrastructure, energy consumption, higher education, governmental entities, sustainability, electricity reduction

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• I’m the Senior Vice President and Chief Legal and Legislative Officer for the Self Storage Association
• First, the legislation addresses circumstances where the rental agreement ends, but the consumer has
• Finally, the legislation addresses circumstances where a renter uses a self-storage space for more than
• This legislation will simplify best practices that our industry has put in place over the last number
• Unfortunately, without cooperation from the states, we’re falling very short of that goal.

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure opened its first hearing of the session with remarks from Chair Chan and Senate Co-Chair Pavel Payano, who emphasized consumer affordability and professional licensure reform. The chairs also reviewed public testimony rules, noting the hearing was recorded, testimony would be public, and speakers should avoid including sensitive personal information. The committee then heard testimony on several bills carried over from prior sessions and new proposals, with each witness generally speaking in support of the measure they addressed. On self-storage, Joe Doherty of the Self Storage Association supported House Bill 340 and Senate Bill 236, saying the bills would clarify abandonment procedures, allow electronic delivery and signatures for rental agreements, and address situations where a renter fails to return a signed contract after a facility sale, while preserving existing consumer protections. On housing and fair housing education, Nicholas Pelletier and counsel Justin Davidson of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors supported House Bill 343 and Senate Bill 232, which would require fair housing education for real estate licensees; they said fair housing training is already part of MAR’s programs but is not required for all licensees, and Pelletier described a personal example of discriminatory treatment in a rental application. Senators asked whether other states have similar requirements and requested follow-up information. The committee also heard strong support for House Bill 348 and Senate Bill 220 on licensure of applied behavior analysts from Dr. Pauli Gidej of MABA and Dr. Charlie Newfield of Beacon ABA Services. They argued that a dedicated board would improve oversight, speed licensing, and help reduce delays that affect access to autism services, noting the growing number of practitioners and the strain on families waiting for care. Later, Robert Mellion of the Massachusetts Package Stores Association testified for House Bill 390, which would expand alcohol license suspension penalties to all business activity for certain retailers; members questioned the impact on grocery and big-box stores, the difference between suspending alcohol sales versus closing an entire store, and whether fines in lieu of suspension would be sufficient. The committee also heard testimony in favor of House Bill 407 and Senate Bill 277 to license veterinary technicians, with witnesses saying standardized education and licensure would improve animal safety, clarify scope of practice, and better distinguish technicians from assistants. Finally, Craig Orlin of Honda supported House Bill 474 and Senate Bill 291, which would use RMV contacts to notify drivers of open safety recalls and require recall completion as part of registration renewal; he said the bills could improve recall completion rates and address the large number of unrepaired vehicles on the road. At the end of the hearing, the chair noted several bills that did not receive testimony that day, invited written submissions by email, and announced the committee would reconvene in about two weeks. Representative McKenna moved to adjourn, Representative Keefe seconded, and the committee voted to close the hearing.

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• My name is Jackson Cooper. I'm a committee secretary for the Federalism Committee.
• This is my fifth legislative session. And not to copy Anna, but I do love Dutch tulips as well.
• This is my first legislative session. And my favorite flower is hibiscus. Fabulous tea. All right.
• It is a practical and important piece of legislation that we hope will receive bipartisan support.
• What concerns me here is we've seen a lot of legislative issues this legislative session.

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• THE FIRST ONE OF THE 2026 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
• ON THE 2025 LEGISLATIVE SESSION THE LEGISLATURE PASSED THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT OTHERWISE KNOWN
• DO YOU HAVE ANY I GUESS CONCRETE PLANS TO ADJUST THE WAITLIST LEGISLATORS GET EVERY YEAR.
• I THINK THE LAST LEGISLATIVE SESSION YOU PUT A LOT IN THE BUDGET BUT MAINLY SENATE BILL 1103.
• I THINK THE LAST LEGISLATIVE SESSION YOU GAVE US MANDATES BUT YOU GAVE US TOOLS.

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• get through as much work as we can with our very short timelines, and so I appreciate everyone's cooperation
• It's consistent with legislative judgment.
• But I would have loved to have brought legislation, but I am really already past my bandwagon.
• There's no new data that we're going to be able to gather under this legislation.
• My name is Josiah Moore, and I'm the Legislative Director at the Department of Labor and Industry.

Bills: HF2354, HF1672, HF2389, HF2870, HF2743, HF1918, HF2551, HF1671

Keywords: medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, medical cannabis, medical marijuana, cannabis, cannabinoids, hemp, marijuana registry, patient registry, visiting patient, Tribal cannabis, Tribal medical cannabis program, Tribal sovereignty, Office of Cannabis Management, designated caregiver, home cultivation, adult-use cannabis

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• <00:44:21.760> Senator appreciate your cooperation. Senator appreciate your cooperation.
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• So that's why, for legislators that have more than one school district in your legislative district,
• So that's why, for legislators that have more than one school district in your legislative district,
• So that's why, for legislators that have more than one school district in your legislative district,
• For legislators that have more than one school district in your legislative district, you'll often see
• <01:14:57.880> district district in your legislative district district in your legislative

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The task force's diverse membership, ranging from legislative representatives and scientific experts
• I strongly support this legislation and its collaborative approach, and I urge you to pass this bill
• I am volunteering my time to lead the advocacy around this legislation.
• <01:06:12.119> encourages Public trust and cooperation encourages Public trust and cooperation

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• Uh the last legislative<00:32:16.559> activity<00:32:16.880> I<00:32:17.120> could
• c><00:32:17.279> find<00:32:17.440> for legislative activity I could find for legislative
• It is not a matter of them wanting to not cooperate.
• <01:03:05.520> They<01:03:05.760> often they wanted to not cooperate.
• They often they wanted to not cooperate.

Bills: HF3707, HF3732, HF2581, HF3731

Keywords: unemployment insurance, judicial officials, paid leave, economic development, worker protections, workforce development, unemployment benefits, youth training, grants, job creation, grant funding, revolving loan, underserved communities, disadvantaged groups, electrical licensing, installation, Class A installer, regulations, labor and industry, 1183

Summary: The committee first adopted the minutes from February 26 and then heard House File 2581, authored by Representative Frazier, which sought $1 million for Fortis Capital, a nonprofit economic development lender. Frazier and Fortis CEO Brian Smith described Fortis as a gap-financing lender that helps underserved entrepreneurs who cannot meet traditional bank underwriting standards. They said the organization has made 37 loans totaling more than $4 million since 2021, leveraged another $29.5 million, and created 314 jobs. Smith said Fortis typically charges around 6.5% interest, has had two defaults, and uses a revolving loan fund model that recycles repayments; members discussed how the proposal fits with other state economic development programs and whether Fortis should instead be part of a competitive grant process. The chair laid HF 2581 over for possible inclusion in a budget bill. The committee then heard House File 3707, brought by Representative Berg, which would extend confidentiality protections to unemployment insurance and paid leave judges and related staff by adding them to the definition of judges for purposes of protecting personal information. Berg and testifiers from the Department of Economic Development and MAPE said the bill responds to harassment and safety concerns, including threats, doxxing, and an attack near an office, and is intended to protect people making sensitive determinations. MAPE supported the bill as an update to existing protections for similar workers. Members raised concerns that the bill’s language was too broad, especially the reference to the paid leave division, and questioned whether it should cover only judges or also call-center and other staff. Department and committee members agreed the language likely needed narrowing and discussed possible amendments and whether to move the bill to Judiciary and then revisit it. No final vote was taken on HF 3707 during the discussion, and the bill remained under consideration for further language work.

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• <02:26:12.800> what not, we're trying to legislate what not, we're trying to legislate what
• Committee on Local Legislation signed. Committee on Local Legislation signed.

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Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, confirmed a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber also recognized guests, including members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and employees of the Central Alabama Electric Cooperative. A senator then delivered a Black History Month-style presentation highlighting James Weldon Johnson, A. Philip Randolph, Jan E. Matzeliger, and Percy Lavon Julian for their contributions to civil rights, labor, industry, and science. The Senate received House messages referring two Archives and History board appointments to the Committee on Confirmations, then took up numerous committee reports. Several bills from Finance and Taxation, Judiciary, Education Policy, Agriculture, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Healthcare, Tourism, Veterans and Military Affairs, State Government Affairs, and Local Legislation received favorable reports, some with amendments or substitutes, and were advanced to second reading and placement on the next legislative day’s calendar. The chamber also recommitted Senate Bill 266 to the Tourism Committee. The Senate confirmed multiple appointments, including Llaya McNair to the Alabama Trust Fund Board, several members to the Credit Union Administration Board, and Elizabeth Smithart, Leslie Sanders, and Wayne Sers to the Alabama State Board of Human Resources. It then adopted several resolutions, including commendations and memorials, such as resolutions honoring Mary Francis Holland, the Stanhope Elmore boys bowling team, and Alicia Cannon for more than 50 years of service to the Alabama judicial system. The Senate also adopted a resolution creating the Study Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Children’s Internet Safety, after discussion about its purpose, membership, and duties; an amendment to the commission resolution was adopted before the resolution itself was adopted.

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• It's just a legislative council draft. Excellent. There is no difference whatsoever.
• The legislation will be left pending, subject to the call of the chair.
• The committee substitute makes the bill a Legislative Council draft.
• Board implemented rules which went completely contrary to his legislative intent on the bill and they
• There is a growing tide of legislation in the state and across the country that is dangerously curbing

Bills: SB2972, SB1909, SB2815, SB735, SB2233, SB800, SB1069, SB2683, SB2986, SB2058, SB2310, SB2055, SB1032

Keywords: expressive activities, freedom of speech, public forum, higher education, protests, student rights, antisemitism, public institutions, disciplinary policy, student organizations, compliance, institutional policy, disciplinary sanctions, diploma designation, institution merger, academic records, student options, Holocaust education, Holocaust Remembrance Week, genocide education

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• Hollywood near are Pembroke Pines, Southwest Ranches West in Davie Cooper City and a small portion of
• We create a lot of cooperative marketing programs for our partners that allow them to buy in and then
• Chairman, it's been great being here and this is officially my last legislative presentation. >> Well

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• To ask a question, Senator, so in the interim, my visit with you all on this legislation and Senator
• Follow up: The last paragraph of this legislation adds a bunch of federal oversight.
• Does this legislation grow government? Thank you for the question. No, I do not believe it does.
• this legislation in the Capitol?
• I'm reading from the only legislation that I Have in my committee from you, Mr. Chairman.

Bills: SB2122, SB330, SB2071, SB2169, SB2069, SB2095, SB2157

Keywords: poultry, agriculture, out-of-state processing, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, regulation, food safety, elk population, wildlife management, Oklahoma State University, veterinary medicine, ecosystem health, habitat assessment, milk, dairy, dairy farm, milk products, Grade A milk, pasteurization, raw milk, milk inspection