Transcript Highlights:

• Okay, seeing none, you may close. Thank you.
• And with that, you may close. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Up to several weeks after the polls have closed.
• Okay, seeing none, you may close. Well, thank you, Mr. Reiner.
• And I know that, and we'll work closely as the bill continues to evolve.

Committee: Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• In so doing, these laws close this modern Fourth Amendment loophole by making clear that privacy-piercing
• And with that, I'm going to close this informational meeting on data privacy and open an informational
• And this posting is closed, and we'll be interviewing candidates in the coming days.
• Senator Chris Van Hollen is a primary sponsor.
• It's completely closed loop.

Keywords: 907, all

Summary: The committee held a series of informational briefings on information management and technology issues. It first heard from ACLU representatives on data privacy, who argued that Oregon should strengthen protections against private data brokers, government purchases of personal data, reverse warrants, automatic license plate readers, and local police surveillance. They urged data minimization, limits on data sales and retention, and broader transparency and accountability measures. Members asked about practical uses of license plate readers, state sales of data, and how Oregon’s approach compares with other states; the presenters said similar proposals have been adopted elsewhere, including data minimization in Maryland and a state version of the Fourth Amendment Is Not for Sale Act in Montana. The committee then received a detailed update from the Department of Administrative Services and Enterprise Information Services on licensing system modernization for 14 boards and commissions with the most immediate need. DAS said it is seeking a shared procurement approach through an RFP that would create either one scalable system or two tiers of systems, depending on agency needs and security requirements, with contracts expected by September. Committee members emphasized the need for a more unified, user-friendly statewide login and service experience for businesses and residents, and raised concerns about small agencies “figuring it out on their own” without sufficient cybersecurity or technical expertise. EIS said it is overseeing the investment review, security and architecture review, and future implementation planning, and noted that multiple agency requests may still come back to the legislature in the next session. The committee also discussed a revised cybersecurity incident notification concept. Staff explained that the earlier bill had raised stakeholder concerns, so the co-chairs directed further interim work with the Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council and other local government and K-12 stakeholders. The goal is a narrower, voluntary “911-style” notification process that would let public bodies alert peers and potentially receive assistance after cyber incidents; a temporary voluntary process is being tested now, with a work group developing language for possible 2027 consideration. Finally, the committee heard updates from the new state chief data officer on data governance, data sharing, geospatial work, and the state transparency website, followed by a briefing on data centers from NCSL and the Technology Association of Oregon. The data officer described efforts to expand data inventories, data governance plans, data literacy, and interagency sharing, along with statewide aerial imagery, geospatial standards, and the open data portal. The data center discussion focused on national and state trends, including rapid growth in data centers, rising electricity and water demand, and legislative responses such as new rate classes, reporting requirements, and cost-allocation rules to protect ratepayers. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

Transcript Highlights:

• They'd be like, 'Why were you closed?'
• First of all, how many charter schools close and fail?
• I say 'fail' not in a bad way, but just close down after being open for a few years.
• In my school district, I have a school that has been closed for over a year.
• Technology Leadership recently closed their notes for $9 million at about 7.5%.

Committee: House New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• We find a playlist, and I try to imagine the parents who haven't left their homes in close to seven to
• parents who haven't left their<00:14:50.480><c> homes</c><00:14:50.800><c> in</c><00:14:51.040><c> close
• to</c><00:14:51.519><c> seven</c><00:14:51.760><c> to</c><00:14:51.920><c> eight</c> their homes in close
• But I want to make sure everyone's connecting the dots that Kjo, his first primary last name, Kjo, means
• last name Kjo Kjo his his first primary last name Kjo means<00:37:55.599><c> rabbit,</c><00:37:56.640

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The meeting focused on the impact of recent ICE enforcement activity in Minnesota, especially on schools, students, and families. Speakers, including legislators, superintendents, a school board chair, teachers, parents, and a student, described fear in immigrant and non-immigrant communities, increased absenteeism, disrupted school routines, and broader trauma affecting children’s mental health and learning. Several speakers said students were staying home, families were avoiding bus stops and public places, and educators were taking on extra duties such as transporting students, delivering food, and helping with housing and remote learning options. Testimony included specific examples from Columbia Heights, Fidley Public Schools, Rochester, and Maple Grove. Speakers reported detained students and family members, canceled in-person classes in some districts, expanded virtual learning, and sharp attendance declines; one superintendent cited more than 530 additional daily absences in Rochester and large increases in excused absences among multilingual, low-income, Asian-American, and Latino students. A parent and student speaker described organizing neighborhood safety efforts and a planned student walkout to demand safe busing, suspension of a policy that unenrolls students after 15 consecutive absences, and a pause on standardized testing. The speakers repeatedly called for ICE to be removed from schools and from Minnesota, and urged elected officials to act to protect children and educators. One senator reflected on democracy, liberty, and freedom from fear, linking the situation to the purpose of public education. No formal committee vote or legislative action was taken during the excerpt; the session ended with a transition to questions and a call for community responsibility and support.

Transcript Highlights:

• I am happy to answer any questions and reserve the right to close.
• Primary component of the entertainment.
• I close. Members, questions for Ms. Hall? I see none.
• And with that, I close. Members, any questions? If not, thank you for your closing remarks.
• Okay, I'm going to close on this. The chair buttons the bill.

Bills: SB34 , SB75 , SB330 , SB1535 , SB18 , SB 18 , SB 34

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department, Texas A&M Forest Service, West Texas A&M University, prescribed burning, fuel loading, fuel reduction, firefighting equipment database, emergency communications, disaster preparedness, rural fire protection, asset hardening, natural resource management, emergency management, large wildfire risk, fire grant funding, fire suppression, Texas Legislature

Transcript Highlights:

• All right, would you like to close? Mr.
• I close. Does anyone else wish to testify for or against House Bill 685?
• I just want to be clear, you're talking about closing the loop.
• I respectfully request the right to close. Sure. Members, any questions? All right.
• Hearing none, the Chair recognizes Representative Wally to close on the bill. Thank you. Mr.

Bills: HB29 , HB685 , HB1633 , HB1689 , HB1690 , HB1918 , HB2010 , HB2500 , HB2608 , HB2626 , HB29

Committee: House Natural Resources

Keywords: water audit, water loss, water loss mitigation plan, municipally owned utility, municipal utility, water conservation, Texas Water Development Board, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water leakage, leak detection, billing data accuracy, utility validation, water audit validation, water scarcity, water management, infrastructure, public utility, conservation plan, administrative penalty

Transcript Highlights:

• We work closely with employers all over the state.
• And in closing, the success of parole definitely involves.
• And these were prisons that were previously closed when the population declined during COVID.
• We do work closely with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. heard some of these trades that
• I've tried to use pictures of cases that we've closed.

Committee: House Corrections

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Responsibility for what we do and we resolve those issues, but we work closely with the boards, and I'm
• And to close, I'll just say in Texas, economic development is a team sport.
• This is really probably our primary core. function that the legislature lays out to us.
• Our two primary services there, we offer. to 10 and 30 hour trainings.
• It is close enough, it's Volbrecht, Steven Volbrecht. Okay, Volbrecht, Mr. Volbrecht.

Committee: House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This is my hope and aspiration that in the future we look more closely at protecting our renters who
• at protecting our look more closely at protecting our renters<00:17:28.400><c> who</c><00:17:28.520>
• I'm not going to use this as my primary residence.
• not going to use this as my primary residence. residence. residence.
• of the immediate preceding at the close of the immediate preceding fiscal<01:02:13.160><c> year.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Every biennium, we don't come close to spending the allocated dollars of that.
• But we did work closely with our member down there, Potter River Energy.
• We did work closely with the counties.
• So advanced geothermal systems, that's a closed-loop system.
• Okay, seeing none, and we will close that portion of it.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Energy Development and Transmission Committee met in interim session and approved the November 6 minutes. Chair Novak outlined the committee’s study agenda, including large energy users such as data centers, geothermal, landowner relations, wind and solar, and other energy topics across the state. The meeting was framed as informational only, with no bills or formal legislative action taken beyond the minutes approval. Testimony focused first on landowner relations. Oliver County Commissioner Dave Berger described the county’s energy history and local support for coal and related development. North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue emphasized proactive, face-to-face communication with landowners, respect for property rights, and the need for developers to be transparent about tradeoffs; he also discussed insurance and liability concerns tied to easements. Committee members asked about eminent domain, local versus state authority, and how communities can better understand the revenue and infrastructure implications of energy development. Department of Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Tom Bodine then described the department’s ombudsman programs for pipeline restoration and reclamation, wind restoration, and royalty oversight. He said the programs provide confidential, third-party assistance on reclamation and royalty disputes, but do not provide legal advice. Senators raised concerns about post-production deductions in royalty leases and whether the ombudsman can explain them; Bodine said the program can clarify statements and deductions but cannot resolve legal disputes. He also said the department has not received requests related to fiber lines. Representatives from Grid United and One Oak described their project development and landowner engagement practices. Grid United’s Brent Johnson discussed the North Plains Connector transmission project, its route selection process, voluntary acquisition approach, and efforts to avoid eminent domain by working closely with regulators, counties, townships, and landowners. One Oak’s Danette Welsh and Tom Giltner described the company’s midstream operations, extensive North Dakota footprint, and emphasis on direct landowner communication, consistent local regulation, careful construction practices, and post-construction reclamation. Members asked about setbacks, zoning consistency, invasive species prevention, outside advocacy groups, and eminent domain use; One Oak said it has not used eminent domain on its North Dakota projects, largely because most gathering lines are negotiated easements.

Transcript Highlights:

• That's my primary concern here today.
• That's my primary concern here today.
• </c> closing comments from Senator Gustoson. closing comments from Senator Gustoson.
• </c> Representatives working in primary Representatives working in primary function<01:58:19.520><c>
• Closing remarks. >> Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Bowler, do you want to come close on Rep. Omidy’s bill?
• Representative Bowler, do you want to come close on Rep. Omidy's bill?
• Please, very briefly, hit on the handout and close on the bill.
• The change, the primary change of the amendment is at 25%.
• Since the cost is the primary barrier for the GOP, requiring insurance coverage is disproportionate for

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: 965, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Due to a recommendation within the LFC's program evaluation and with the close of fiscal year 2025, this
• So in closing, Madam Chair and members, the Higher Education Department will continue. to collect and
• And just in closing, two things.
• The continuous devoted presence of a primary caretaker is essential.
• I have two, excuse me, two close family members.

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• I'll say the primary difference really is probation involvement.
• You know we are in the service of people in service and the initial and primary what I would describe
• Like all of our other justice partners, it will bring us close, but without continued funding, we will
• A courthouse has been absent from the city of Tracy since 2011 when it was closed at that time due to
• We cannot close the courthouse doors to all but the wealthy.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• are looking at what we've learned from working with the kinship rules, but then also working very closely
• We could close the file after the preliminary investigation if there's no misconduct.
• when they get an allegation of misconduct, 45 days to do the preliminary, which could result in a closing
• Stage one, occurs the primary function that that community-based care provider takes over during stage
• that just because I think those dedicated staff that they have that we're working with them very closely

Committee: House Human Services

Transcript Highlights:

• The clerk closed the roll.
• The clerk will close the roll.
• The clerk will close the roll.
• The clerk will close the roll.
• The clerk will close the roll.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Training is not the primary issue. Our job is to be completely neutral in the process.
• Training is not the primary issue. Our job is to be completely neutral in the process.
• Training is not the primary issue. Our job is to be completely neutral in the process.
• I did drop a bill to eliminate property tax in '65 in order for homeowners' primary...
• I did drop a bill to eliminate property tax in '65 in order for homeowners' primary residences.

Committee: House House Ways & Means Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee began with member, page, and staff introductions, then heard reminders about public testimony limits and moved to bills. House Bill 2016 would remove late-filing penalties from taxpayers who owe zero tax. The sponsor argued it was a fairness measure that would spare small businesses and individuals from automatic penalties for paperwork only. Members generally supported the bill, though one member noted the Department of Revenue already has waiver authority and another raised a fiscal-impact question. The bill passed 8-1 with a due pass recommendation; the lone no vote said current law already allows case-by-case waivers and that an automatic exemption could weaken compliance. The committee then took up House Bill 2104, which would bar county assessors from reclassifying agricultural property for four years after a taxpayer wins an appeal, unless there is a change in use, split, or ownership. The sponsor and supporters from the cattle and farm/ranch community said some owners repeatedly win appeals only to face the same fight the next year, creating unnecessary cost and instability. County Assessor Eddie Cook, speaking for the county assessors, opposed the bill, saying assessors must protect compliance and fairness, that some owners do not meet ag requirements, and that the State Board of Equalization is not the final avenue because further appeals are available. The State Board’s acting chairman said the board is neutral, receives annual training, and applies the law as written. After extensive debate, the bill passed 5-4 with a due pass recommendation. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2105, which would require advance notice of certain property inspections and provide inspection reports to property owners. Supporters said the bill would give owners a chance to be present and better understand why agricultural status was denied, helping avoid disputes before appeals. Assessor Cook opposed the measure, saying assessors already send notices, use door hangers and business cards, and can share inspection information on request, but there is no standard inspection report and the added mailing burden would be costly. Members also raised concerns about the lack of an appropriation and the absence of a standardized form. The bill was moved for a due pass recommendation, but the transcript cuts off before the final roll call result is fully shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• Our primary goal is to do essentially the same thing that the system’s actuary is doing.
• That’s the primary reason.
• or reasonably close to what the actuary is producing.
• We’re reasonably close to what the actuary is producing.
• Generally, I’m not going to speak to that because the primary goal here is to focus on whether everything

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The Public Retirement System Actuarial Committee met on February 23, 2026, approved the December 18, 2025 minutes, and heard no public comment. The committee then reviewed actuarial valuation reports and, for most systems, accompanying experience studies. The actuaries reported generally favorable investment and demographic experience across the systems, with funded ratios improving and employer contribution rates declining in several plans. They also explained the role of funding deposit accounts, frozen unfunded liabilities in some plans, and how recent legislative changes, especially the move to five-year DROP periods in some systems, affected assumptions and costs. For the Louisiana Clerk of Court Retirement Relief Fund, the committee adopted the valuation and experience study, recognizing a fiscal 2027 minimum recommended employer rate of 14.75%. For the District Attorney’s Retirement System, it adopted the valuation and experience study and recognized a fiscal 2027 minimum rate of 3.00%. For the Firefighters’ Retirement System, the committee adopted the valuation and experience study, recognized a fiscal 2027 minimum rate of 25.5%, and noted that DROP balances left on deposit will earn the market rate of return of 11.7%. The committee also adopted the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System valuation for both Plan A and Plan B, recognizing fiscal 2027 minimum rates of 20.75% and 8.75%, respectively. It adopted the Municipal Police Employees’ Retirement System valuation and experience study, recognizing a fiscal 2027 minimum rate of 26.5%, a DROP crediting rate of 7.4%, and a policy range up to 29.35% for future contributions. For the Registrars of Voters Employees’ Retirement System, the committee adopted the valuation and experience study, recognized a fiscal 2027 minimum rate of 0%, and noted a $207,683 allocation to the Member Supplemental Savings Fund for fiscal 2026. Finally, it adopted the Sheriff’s Pension and Relief Fund valuation and experience study, recognizing a fiscal 2027 minimum rate of 7.75%. All motions passed without objection, and the meeting adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• , and I think I have probably the most mutual domestic associations, as acequias, and we all work closely
• , but I think I have probably the most mutual domestic associations, as acequias, and we all work closely
• to add on to the great summaries that the sponsor gave, other than to say we've been working very closely
• Our primary mission is the protection of private property rights, and water rights being one of the..
• Our farm lost one of our primary sales outlets, resulting in a loss of income, as well as increased food

Committee: House House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• be added to the voter registration list until they turn 18, except that 17-year-olds may vote in primary
• This bill has three primary components, which I will address in turn.
• But in order to balance the budget and to close the books, and it's something that was presented to me
• In closing, these are just a few reasons I oppose SB 626.
• Reducing Running Start funding to 1.2 FTE would quietly close one of the few open doors rural students

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several education-related bills. Senate Bill 6130 would move public high schools’ voter registration events from Temperance and Good Citizenship Day in January to National Voter Registration Day in September, with schools offering Future Voter registration to eligible students in history or social studies classes. The sponsor, Sen. Krishnadasan, and supporters from King County Elections, Pierce County, OSPI, and the Legislative Youth Advisory Council said the change would better match student interest and improve youth civic engagement at no fiscal cost. A senator asked about community service opportunities, and the sponsor said that could potentially fit within existing community service recognition programs. Senate Bill 6247 would expand financial oversight and training for school districts, especially those in financial distress or binding conditions. It would require additional ESD involvement, add WASDA training on budgeting and financial health for school directors, and impose stronger consequences for knowing financial misconduct, including future employment bars and state reimbursement of certain unrecovered damages. Sen. Dozier said the bill responds to district financial problems, including Prescott School District. OSPI supported the bill, while the Association of Educational Service Districts, WSSDA, and WEA raised concerns about ESDs being placed in an oversight role, the need to align the bill with other pending training legislation, and whether some enforcement duties should instead rest with the state auditor. Senate Bill 6268 would require OSPI to keep an online record of final special education community complaint decisions for 20 years instead of the current five years on its website. OSPI supported the bill, saying it would improve transparency and help families, educators, and policymakers identify patterns and understand how complaints are resolved; the sponsor said the retention period may be amended. Advocates from Washington Autism Alliance, The Arc, and parent advocates testified in favor, saying the records help families avoid repeated disputes and reveal systemic issues. Senate Bill 6278 would change how PESB reviews teacher and principal preparation programs and adjust student-teaching field placement plan submission timing; the sponsor said the goal is to ensure educators are better prepared, and PESB testified neutral, saying many of the review elements already exist and the bill would add flexibility. The committee also heard Senate Bill 6260, a budget-savings bill affecting public education. It would lengthen school bus depreciation to 15 years, withhold up to 1.9% of MSOC funds to pay for the High School and Beyond Plan platform, and reduce Running Start funding from 1.4 to 1.2 FTE. OFM supported the bill as part of the governor’s budget approach, but many testifiers opposed it, arguing it would cut district resources, keep older buses on the road longer, shift costs to schools, and reduce access to Running Start—especially for low-income, rural, and technical-program students. School district, college, PTA, counselor, and student witnesses said the current 1.4 FTE model has expanded access and completion, while supporters of the bill emphasized state budget pressures and said the changes would preserve other priorities.