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• HB 1984 provides a responsible and practical solution to this problem.
• HB 1984 provides a responsible and practical solution to this problem.
• HB 1984 provides a responsible and practical solution to this problem.
• HB 1984 provides a responsible and HB 1984 provides a responsible and practical<00:15:43.680> solution
• We remedy those things at their will, and that doesn't change at all in this.

Bills: HB1984, HB1593, HB2423, HB1691, HB2283, HB2386, HB1824, HB1697, HB2164, HB2165

Keywords: renewable energy, solar energy, self-certification, building permits, environmental regulations, HB1593, affordable housing, pet-inclusive housing, pet friendly housing, rental housing, affordable rental housing, HHFDC, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, tenant pets, companion animals, dogs, cats, landlord-tenant law, security deposit, pet deposit

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1984 HD2, which would require government entities issuing building permits to create a self-certification process for certain behind-the-meter rooftop solar and energy storage systems, allowing approved applicants to proceed without waiting for standard permit review. The Public Utilities Commission and DLNR offered comments, and the Hawaii Solar Energy Association, Holoholo Energy, Photon Works Engineering, Malama Solar, RevoluSun, and others testified in strong support. Supporters said the bill would reduce permitting delays, lower costs, and help meet Hawaii’s renewable energy goals while still relying on licensed engineers, electricians, and county inspections for safety. Committee members asked about risk, existing county pilot programs, and whether self-certification had been used before; witnesses said the professional liability remains with licensed signers and that current automated review systems often flag minor issues that slow projects. The committee also noted 16 additional written testimonies in support. The committee then took up HB 1593 HD1, which would require HHFDC-financed affordable rental housing projects to allow residents to own or keep common household pets. The Hawaiian Humane Society testified that the bill is a top priority because housing restrictions are a major reason pets are surrendered and because many unhoused residents with pets avoid housing that does not allow animals. In response to questions, the Humane Society said concerns about pet-related damage are overstated, suggested pet behavior screening as a safeguard, and said it would be willing to work on broader private-market pet-friendly housing policies. Members raised concerns about whether allowing pets in public housing could create problems for residents who later transition to the private market, and the witness said California has a similar law and no major negative effects had been identified. Finally, the committee heard HB 2423 HD2, which would require that by January 1, 2028, diesel fuel sold in Hawaii for on-highway vehicles contain at least 5% biodiesel by volume. The Hawaii State Energy Office offered comments, and Hawaii Transportation Association and Pacific Biodiesel Technologies testified in support. Pacific Biodiesel argued the mandate would improve energy security, stabilize fuel prices amid global supply disruptions, and support local clean-fuel production. In response to questions, the company said its nameplate capacity is 5.5 million gallons per year and it has produced over 6 million gallons annually, but much of its output is tied up in standby generator contracts that can fluctuate. Witnesses said the mandate would provide a stable market signal and could support future investment in expanded local biodiesel production, including agricultural feedstock development and a possible second refinery. No votes or final actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• And as I Season and I think it paid off.
• And so we're thankful for our education community and working with us on that, and we want to continue
• and the budget because he and I had the goal of no conference committee if we could avoid it, and we
• And Mr.
• math and science, and all of them.

Bills: HB86, HB273, HB379, HB386, HB387, HB388, HB389, HB487, HB600, SB120, HB176

Keywords: rural health, hospital funding, tax credits, qualified donations, Alabama Department of Revenue, HB273, Hunger-Free Campus Act, hunger free campus, food insecurity, college hunger, student hunger, campus pantry, food pantry, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, basic needs, student food assistance, meal vouchers, meal credits, food vouchers

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• And God loves all of us. And it's God.
• He's a family physician, and his practice has been in the Phoenix area since 1999. This year.
• His practice has been in the Phoenix area since 1999, and he practices very close to my business right
• HB 2162, Game and Fish Commission. Land, agricultural and rural affairs and elections.
• HB 2153, international revenue code. HB 2156, construction equipment and farm equipment.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• The bill is designed to provide civil and criminal remedies for exploitation of children through use
• :49.359> remedies<03:21:50.160> for civil and criminal remedies for civil and criminal
• It provides for civil and bill do?
• <04:42:21.840> The remedies and fair enforcement. The remedies and fair enforcement.
• and we reject new or remedial and we reject new or remedial discrimination<05:46:29.360> to

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• That is both general practice within the data practices act and it's practice within this statute that
• <00:10:34.079> to data practices law and would adhere to data practices law and would adhere
• <00:10:38.399> practice<00:10:38.560> within practice act and it's practice within practice
• <00:53:37.280> and exploited by unfair trade practices and exploited by unfair trade practices
• > through<01:12:31.760> data thresholds and practices through data thresholds and practices

Bills: HF3479, HF4205, HF3782, HF4081, HF4138

Keywords: foreclosure, mortgage, redemption period, homestead, Minnesota Statutes, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate recognition, vehicle surveillance, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, data privacy, government data practices, law enforcement data, surveillance technology, location data, vehicle tracking, warrant requirement, probable cause, exigent circumstances

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• and first responders and the environment.
• So I drive back and forth to Arizona City, and there is a railroad that goes across, and I have found
• It's for World War I and then World War II and then the Koreans and the Vietnam and so on and so forth
• financially for years and years and years.
• states and and and then how long does that take mr. chairman madam vice chairperson and members of the

Bills: HB2163, HB2256, HB2305, HB2367, HB2369, HB2669, HB2772, HB2916, HCM2007, HCR2004, HR2003

Keywords: lighting laws, construction equipment, farm equipment, vehicle safety, Arizona Revised Statutes, salvage vehicles, insurance claims, abandoned vehicles, salvage auction dealers, vehicle title, towing regulation, private towing carriers, vehicle impound, towing rates, preemption, law enforcement, neighborhood electric vehicles, alternative fuel, vehicle license tax, tax exemption

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• Codes, to confirm the codes to the source law from which they were derived, and revise codes as parts
• Chairman and members. This bill is the update to the Code of Criminal Procedure.
• Historic House and Stern-Hoya House. and Millard's Crossing.
• The 19th century following the arrival of the Houston East and West Texas Railway and the Trinity and
• smaller operations producing lumber and plywood. and oriented strand board for domestic and global markets

Bills: HCR75, HCR93, SB644, SCR2, SCR17, HB2703, HCR92, HCR7, HCR126, HB1615, HB1610, HB1620, HCR86, HCR7

Keywords: Hemphill, bass fishing, tourism, state recognition, conservation, recreational activities, Nacogdoches, Garden Capital, public gardens, sustainability, horticultural heritage, hospice, palliative care, awareness day, healthcare, patient care, state regulation, taxation, education, local authority

Bills: HB 842, HB 1907, HB 2844, HB 2892, HB 3439, HB 4211, HB 4536, HB 5111, HB 5138, HB 5182, HB 5247, HB 5269, HB 5323, HB 5435, HJR 201, SB 871, HB 3896, SJR 40

Keywords: power lines, Gulf Coast, weather-related outages, Public Utility Commission, infrastructure, government contracts, Chinese companies, information technology, cybersecurity, state regulations, food safety, mobile vendors, licensing, permitting exemptions, health inspections, nonprofit organizations, personal information, government disclosure, privacy, criminal penalties

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• bans any fees or profit... ...sharing from those transfers, and it applies the Deceptive Trade Practices
• Currently, Chapter 2258 of the Government Code governs the enforcement of prevailing wage laws. and publicly
• America has an independent and robust civil society, unlike that of any other nation.
• The vitality of civil society and the long-accepted norm that private giving for philanthropic and civic
• Safe and fair elections are of the utmost importance to both the public and the Texas Civil Rights Project

Bills: HB842, HB1907, HB2844, HB2892, HB3439, HB4211, HB4536, HB5111, HB5138, HB5182, HB5247, HB5269, HB5323, HB5435, HJR201, SB871, HB3896, SJR40

Keywords: power lines, Gulf Coast, weather-related outages, Public Utility Commission, infrastructure, government contracts, Chinese companies, information technology, cybersecurity, state regulations, food safety, mobile vendors, licensing, permitting exemptions, health inspections, nonprofit organizations, personal information, government disclosure, privacy, criminal penalties

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• Chairman and members.
• And then...
• And 20 days later lifts it and then 10 days later calls it again.
• and opportunities.
• I am Thomas Mercado, and I am testifying on behalf of OCFC and TCAP.

Bills: HB842, HB1907, HB2844, HB2892, HB3439, HB4211, HB4536, HB5111, HB5138, HB5182, HB5247, HB5269, HB5323, HB5435, HJR201, SB871, HB3896, SJR40

Keywords: power lines, Gulf Coast, weather-related outages, Public Utility Commission, infrastructure, government contracts, Chinese companies, information technology, cybersecurity, state regulations, food safety, mobile vendors, licensing, permitting exemptions, health inspections, nonprofit organizations, personal information, government disclosure, privacy, criminal penalties

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• Or any training and knowing how to preserve water and prevent erosion and how we install solar.
• and.
• And what I do is important, and I enjoy it.
• And if we're doing that, we have an opportunity as a state to be the innovative best practice state in
• And if we refuse to do it and we keep kicking the can down the road, what's going to happen is bad practices

Bills: HB3183, HB4316, HB4484, HB3469, HB3464, HB3173, HB3989

Keywords: electric utilities, grid congestion, transmission technology, advanced power flow controllers, dynamic line rating, energy efficiency, rural water service, district organization, emergency legislation, Oklahoma, water management, state vehicles, state-owned vehicles, state-leased vehicles, motor vehicle use, commuting use, personal use, fleet management, Corporation Commission, field inspectors

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• And if we're doing that, we have an opportunity as a state to be the innovative best-practice state in
• And if we refuse to do it and we keep kicking the can down the road, what's going to happen is bad practices
• And then it's basically a fight between cattle and solar, and it's an unnecessary fight.
• And if we refuse to do it and we keep kicking the can down the road, what's going to happen is bad practices
• And then it's basically a fight between cattle and solar, and it's an unnecessary fight.

Bills: HB3183, HB4316, HB4484, HB3469, HB3464, HB3173, HB3989

Keywords: electric utilities, grid congestion, transmission technology, advanced power flow controllers, dynamic line rating, energy efficiency, rural water service, district organization, emergency legislation, Oklahoma, water management, state vehicles, state-owned vehicles, state-leased vehicles, motor vehicle use, commuting use, personal use, fleet management, Corporation Commission, field inspectors

Summary: The committee first considered the nomination of Russell Isaacs to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. Isaacs described his farming background and experience with cotton, corn, sorghum, and wheat, and said he regularly tests conservation technologies on his farm. Senators discussed his water-conservation experience and the value he could bring to the board. The nomination received 10 ayes and 0 nays and was advanced to the full Senate floor. Members then took up House Bill 3183, dealing with smart transmission technology and electric grid efficiency. Senator Murdoch explained that the bill had been difficult to negotiate and that the enacting clause was stricken so work could continue on a committee substitute. He said the technology would allow existing transmission towers to carry lighter, more efficient lines, reduce wildfire risk, and potentially lower long-term rates by easing congestion. Senators asked about costs, who pays, and whether ratepayers or large load users would bear the burden; an amendment changed language from “customer funded” to “large load user funded.” The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill 7 ayes to 3 nays. The committee also advanced several nominations and bills related to environmental and energy policy. Steve Mason was confirmed to the Environmental Quality Board by an 8-0 vote. House Bill 4316, which removes an old deadline that prevented nonprofit corporations from converting into water districts and accessing grant funding, passed 8-0. House Bill 4484, allowing discretionary use of state-owned or state-leased vehicles between employees’ homes and workplaces to save mileage costs, passed 9-0. House Bill 3464 created a statewide framework for energy storage and solar facilities; a motion to table an amendment failed, and the bill passed 10-0 after debate over landowner protections, decommissioning, fire safety, and dual-use agricultural concerns. The committee then passed House Bill 3173, the Well-Repurposing Act, 10-0, to allow orphaned and abandoned wells to be repurposed for geothermal and energy storage uses, with discussion about surface-owner rights and possible tweaks to the geothermal temperature definition. House Bill 3469, a measure easing surety requirements for smaller producers by allowing a stair-stepped compliance schedule, passed 9-0. Finally, House Bill 3989 was amended for drafting corrections and then passed 9-0; it relates to the one-megawatt load standard and uses actual load over a two-year period rather than plate load. The chair ended the meeting by thanking members and staff and adjourning the committee.

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• And now, we're adding another fee and doubling that fee.
• as they practice with goats, that they will be able to do better and more as far as advertising with
• Would you just use common sense and practical reasoning that if there are fewer red cedars out there,
• the access points in and out and They do that so that they can control the trash and pollution and who's
• And, morning, Mr. Chairman and members.

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

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• families that have lived experience, to learn about best practices in youth violence prevention and
• Strategies that research and community practices show are more effective at reducing harm and supporting
• and questionable business practices, which have ravaged other public utilities in other states.
• It's standard practice for the commission and its staff not necessarily to be in lockstep.
• influence business policies and practices.

Bills: SM20, SM9, SJR6, HB124

Keywords: youth violence, violence prevention, violence intervention, community violence intervention, credible messengers, peer support, restorative justice, violence interrupters, juvenile justice, at-risk youth, high-risk youth, public safety, Department of Health, New Mexico, statewide summit, data collection, reporting, interagency coordination, community-based organizations, law enforcement

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• I work at Southwest Bone and Joint here in Silver City and fully support this bill and the funding that
• SEG and the money we have gave for the online school and had cut services to the students and the teachers
• Still there, and George and Senator Munoz are gone.
• counties with a lease and uh And flow it through the counties with a lease, and they can get paid back
• And so I think, you know, there's a delay in paperwork and systems and so forth.

Bills: SB152, SB145, SB190, HB247

Keywords: telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion, rural internet, broadband infrastructure, eligible telecommunications carrier, ETC, tribal consent

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• Chairman and Senator, since it was mentioned about the Yossi Martinez, would this become one of the remedies
• This is indicative of us being a model state for those practices and our reporting of financial and compliance
• This is indicative of us being a model state for those practices and our reporting of financial and compliance
• This will help remedy that aspect. and saying that it wasn't appropriately funded, this will help remedy
• all well and good and fantastic and everything.

Bills: SB152, SB145, SB190, HB247

Keywords: telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion, rural internet, broadband infrastructure, eligible telecommunications carrier, ETC, tribal consent

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• repeals the fraud fund and the office on January 1, 2031, and the Rip-and-Replace Fund on January 1,
• And, Mr.
• Chair and members, Senate Bill 1160 prohibits a person from operating a civil unmanned aircraft if the
• for public safety employees and for peace officers and firefighters, and adds crime scene and digital
• You want to come out and talk to? You want to come out and talk to?

Bills: SB1020, SB1107, SB1117, SB1160, SB1216, SB1308

Keywords: special plates, Arizona Space Commission, transportation, funding, space exploration, peace officer certification, police certification, law enforcement licensing, Arizona POST, peace officer standards and training, military police, veterans, honorably discharged, veteran hiring, abbreviated academy, law enforcement recruitment, public safety, community policing, background investigation, psychological fitness

Bills: HB 4, HB 1, HB 2, HB 18, HB 19, HB 20

Keywords: appropriations, funding, budget, state finance, public services, public education, teacher compensation, certification, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, rural health, hospital funding, healthcare access, mental health services, financial stability

Bills: HB 4, HB 1, HB 2, HB 18, HB 19, HB 20

Keywords: appropriations, funding, budget, state finance, public services, public education, teacher compensation, certification, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, rural health, hospital funding, healthcare access, mental health services, financial stability

Bills: HB 1, HB 2, HB 18, HB 19, HB 20, HB 4

Keywords: appropriations, funding, budget, state finance, public services, public education, teacher compensation, certification, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, rural health, hospital funding, healthcare access, mental health services, financial stability