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• We removed the section imposing requirements on them under the program.
• The bill we will be voting on—are we delaying drainage upgrades or building code updates?
• It does not address anything to do with building code updates.
• A section dealing with auxiliary containers was removed by the House.
• In Section 16, there is new language related to the use of cell phones in schools.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• An unjust law is a code that a numerical or power majority group compelled a minority group to obey but
• I am a state senator duly elected by the people of Arizona.
• president's appointment by the president, appointing Senator Farnsworth to the Committee on Judiciary and Elections
• Third reading of bills: House Bill 2874, House Bill 2874, House Bill 2874, House Bill 2874, sections

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Chairman, I did find that section. >> Mr. Chairman, I did find that section.
• two. >> Uh, leave section two. >> So section one also delete 19102.
• >> And then leave section two. >> And then leave section two.
• >> Uh leave section two. >> Uh leave section two.
• >> So section one also delete 19102. >> So section one also delete 19102.

Bills: SF0045, SF0058, SF0067

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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• following my special election in 2017. following my special election in 2017.
• and faith drove his mission in elected and faith drove his mission in elected office. office. office
• 13:13.920> like<01:13:14.080> Elon elect unelected billionaire like Elon elect unelected
• Flooding will the last election.
• c><06:33:30.160> the waiver to a non-elected body in the waiver to a non-elected body in the state

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Senate Bill 1418, amending Section 60118, Title 40, Chapter 2, Article 6.2, A.R.S., by adding Section
• Senate Bill 1613, repealing Section 4, 220, A.R.S., and amending Section 2,000, Section 15, and Section
• Senate Bill 1664, amending Section 16-32, A.R.S., relating to election nominating procedures.
• to the Procurement Code.
• House Bill 2660, amending sections 32-924 and 32-15.01, A.R.S., by adding section 32-30.03, relating

Summary: The House convened, approved the prior journal, received gubernatorial communications, and then moved into an additional Committee of the Whole to consider Senate bills on two calendars. In that committee, members adopted floor and committee amendments and reported SB 1100, SB 1160, and SB 1178 out as amended. On the second calendar, the committee considered SB 1200, SB 1560, SB 1627, and SB 1723, adopting amendments on SB 1200, SB 1627, and SB 1723 and reporting all four measures out, while SB 1725 was retained on the calendar. The House then adopted the committee reports and sent the amended bills to engrossing or third reading as appropriate. The chamber then took up a long series of third-reading votes. Several bills passed with recorded votes and some member explanations focused on public safety, parental rights, school safety, health care, local control, property rights, and wildlife management. Among the measures that passed were SB 1013, SB 1015, SB 1046, SB 1094, SB 1095, SB 1124, SB 1186, SB 1214, SB 1275, SB 1280, SB 1315, SB 1318, SB 1205 on reconsideration, SB 1327, SB 1416, SB 1418, SB 1582, SB 1613, SB 1662, SB 1664, SB 1670, SB 1711, SB 1741, SB 1821, and several concurrent memorials. A number of bills failed, including SB 1052, SB 1170, SB 1457, SB 1074, SB 1540, SB 1649, and SB 1663. Debate on several bills drew pointed partisan and policy disagreements. Members opposing health-related bills argued they targeted LGBTQ people or medical decision-making, while supporters framed them as protecting children or bodily autonomy. On SB 1170, members said the bill contained a drafting error that would create extreme penalties and strain prison capacity. On SB 1280, supporters and opponents split over Mexican gray wolf management and federal conservation efforts. On SB 1199, the Salt River horse herd bill, members discussed herd management, heritage, property impacts, and a required emergency clause; it passed with the needed two-thirds majority. The House also adopted a group concurrence motion on numerous House bills and passed several House bills on final reading, including HB 2013, HB 2016, HB 2028, HB 2086, HB 2118, HB 2140, HB 2170, HB 2226, HB 2244, HB 2248, HB 2249, HB 2327, HB 2379, HB 2380, and others, forwarding them to the Governor.

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• The bill implements the constitutional provision that was passed in the November 2020 election and that
• Those county commissioners were elected just like us. That's their money.
• It's the people that you elect at the county level and at those special districts to go in there and
• ,<00:09:25.680> but contemplating the upcoming election, but contemplating the upcoming election
• If you look on page five, section two, it does repeal that. You're correct.

Bills: SF0110, SF0044, SF0046

Keywords: property tax, residential real estate, tax assessment, primary residence, tax revenue, gambling, lotteries, raffles, social relationships, charitable gaming, gaming, liquor establishments, skill based amusement games, regulations, age restrictions, 916, all

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• Senate Bill 1613, amending Title 4, Chapter 20, A.R.S., by amending Section 2, and Section 15, and Section
• Senate Bill 1649, amending Title 41, Chapter 1, Article 4, A.R.S., by amending Section 41-181 and Section
• Senate Bill 1664, amending Section 16-632, A.R.S., relating to election nominating procedures.
• to the Procurement Code.
• House Bill 2660, amending sections 32-924 and 32-15.01, A.R.S., by adding Section 32-30.03, relating

Keywords: 1182, all

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• <00:15:18.800> before<00:15:19.040> you elections world, we've been before you elections
• <00:15:23.440> work little things to make elections work little things to make elections work
• office over since CO um between election office over since CO um between election modernization<
• catch-up because there's not elections catch-up because there's not elections this<00:19:42.480>
• Metro Police Department, code Metro Police Department, code enforcement<00:58:19.599> is<

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:11 Discussion of County Clerks’ Land Records Update 00:02:42 Discussion of Area Development Districts 00:22:48 Discussion of Legislative Measures 00:50:09 Discussion of Local Taxing Sources 01:02:33 Adjournment 01:29:16, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up an update from the Kentucky County Clerks Association on the transition to electronic recording and land records modernization. Testimony explained that legislation from the 2021 task force created funding and deadlines for counties to provide online search portals and complete a 30-year property record search, with a later move to a 60-year standard. Speakers said the money has been awarded to counties, but much of the work is still in progress because records must be scanned, indexed, and manually verified. They said only a handful of counties are fully compliant with electronic recording so far, while many are still working through staffing and vendor issues. They also noted that the 60-year standard may ultimately be easier and more efficient to complete than the 30-year standard, and that compliance is expected to improve by next summer. The clerks’ representatives also raised related issues, including deed fraud, the county document storage fee, and KDLA digitization grants. They said online recording can make deed fraud easier to attempt, so they expect to seek legislation next session to address it. They described an existing notification service available in many counties that alerts property owners when a document is recorded, which can help detect suspicious activity quickly. They also said the storage fee and separate county account structure has generally worked well, but that two recent KDLA grant cycles have not released money for clerks, limiting support for digitization work. Another topic was whether, once records are fully digitized and verified, some permanent records should remain publicly accessible or be moved to a safer archive under KDLA control. Members asked about the balance in the KDLA fund, what the General Assembly could do to help lagging counties, and how much of the $25 million modernization funding had been spent. Witnesses said they did not have the current fund balance but would try to get it, that the main obstacle now appears to be staffing rather than additional money, and that the funds have been awarded but not fully expended because work is still ongoing. They emphasized that counties are helping one another and asked members to alert association leadership if any county is struggling. The committee then heard a presentation from Dan London, executive director of the Lincoln Trail Area Development District, who described area development districts as regional staff extensions and technical resources for cities and counties, and highlighted their role in coordinating regional services and partnerships across county lines.

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• your election rights not your election your election rights are<01:07:16.319> being<01:07:16.480
• after July 1, 2024. municipality stricture codes enabled municipality stricture codes enabled before
• takes building code.
• The code already takes building code.
• <01:40:46.480> had<01:40:46.719> towns code requirements, but we've had towns code

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• AB 1790, Connolly, watershed election, this bill remains eligible for further consideration and vote
• AB 1538, Krell, election officials, held in committee.
• AB 1610, Ransom, election postal data, do pass. That's out on an A roll call.
• AB 2246, Wix, age-appropriate design code, do pass. That's out on an A roll call.
• AB 2785, Committee on Elections, redistricting information, do pass. It's out on an A roll call.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Generally then, Senate Bill 2122 would remove outdated language from the Natural Resources code regarding
• The Railroad Commission promulgated rules in our, our Rule 7816 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 3,
• I think it is probably better for Uh, one, if not all three of the elected commission members to answer
• It's not really consistent with what the Natural Resource code and the legislature has intended.
• But the surcharge system in the, in the natural resource code is, is the way we would want to implement

Bills: HB16

Keywords: judicial administration, court reform, juvenile diversion, court security, mental health services, drug offenses, constitutional amendments

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• If not, we will move into the public hearing section. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Chair.
• And that violates Article 27, Section 65 of the constitution, which prohibits gambling in Alabama.
• That would be Article 4, Section 70 of the constitution.
• is a local law And finally, this is a local law attempting to create an exception to the criminal code
• But above all, you all are elected to represent the people.

Bills: SB268, SB262

Keywords: mixed spirit beverages, alcohol regulation, licensing, excise tax, distribution agreements, retail sales, wholesalers, SB262, White Hall, Lowndes County, pari-mutuel wagering, simulcast, historical racing, historical horse racing, dog racing, horse racing, charitable bingo, off-track betting, OTB, gambling

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• And so, I'm not going to go through the bill section by section because that's already been done in two
• <00:04:09.880> by<00:04:10.080> section<00:04:10.560> because bill um section
• by section because bill um section by section because that's<00:04:11.120> already<00:04:11.360
• <01:14:59.480> to uh modernizing Minnesota's tax code to uh modernizing Minnesota's tax code
• changing dramatically, and our tax code changing dramatically, and our tax code is<01:27:37.160>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <01:12:26.239> 13 to competitive bid page five section 13 to competitive bid page five section
• Senator Perkins Kwoka. for those those reasons the election law for those those reasons the election
• The county sheriff is elected every two or, in some counties, four years.
• This is a small amendment to delete section four and renumber the original section five to read as four
• This is a small amendment to delete section four and renumber the original section five to read as four

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• SB 1003, elections; counties; federal and military-person elections.
• SB 1237, elections. SB 12809, donations; federal and military affairs and elections.
• SCR 1036, elections. SCR 1013, elections placed on file. Representative R. Carbone.
• Federal and military affairs and elections. Federal and military affairs and elections.
• SCR 1036 and elections. SCR 1036 and elections. SCR 1013 elections placed on file.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• to anything having to do with the coast and where they're elected to represent the people.
• And it said elected officials are screened out.
• Actually, when I was a local elected official, we adopted the local coastal plan in our city.
• So, to clarify the confusion, SB 1285 clarifies and codifies that Welfare and Institutions Code Section
• Under this section, a petition is treated as if it never happened.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• What the bill does do is it says that Section 5443, which is the savings clause, doesn't apply to these
• seriously, you know, I don't see an issue, and I don't think it's going to have any conflict with local elected
• The bill will amend the California Vehicle Code to require payment or resolution of illegal dumping fines
• And the code section already makes this segment a priority, and the amendments adopted in the committee
• And the code section already makes this segment a priority, and the amendments adopted in the committee

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee heard several bills on transportation, privacy, enforcement, and high-speed rail, with most measures discussed under a quorum and then formally voted on later. SB 953 by Senator Nilo would add two DMV points for misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter cases that are dismissed through diversion; the author, a victim’s mother, and CHP representatives argued it would help identify high-risk drivers, while no opposition witnesses appeared. SB 1292 by Senator Richardson, as amended, would let certain cities use stationary cameras or sensors to enforce curb and loading-zone rules, with human review of citations; supporters said it would improve compliance and safety, while a privacy group remained cautious but said the amendments improved the bill. SB 1228 by Senator Rubio would create a permanent compliance path for a small number of existing redevelopment-era LED messaging signs; supporters said it preserves local revenue and avoids fines, while billboard industry opponents warned about federal compliance and highway funding risk. SB 1013 by Senator Cervantes would tighten ALPR privacy rules through DOJ audits, employee training, hot-list limits, and a 30-day retention cap; privacy advocates supported it as a needed safeguard, while law enforcement groups opposed the retention limit and query restrictions as too restrictive. SB 1218 by Senator Arreguín would block DMV registration renewal for vehicles with unpaid illegal dumping fines, modeled on parking citation enforcement; Oakland officials and local government groups strongly supported it as an accountability tool, and the bill drew no opposition in the room. SB 1136 by Senator Blakespear would require intercity and regional rail operators to better coordinate service, fares, and trip planning for large events; transit and rail advocates supported it, while some agencies were neutral or “work with author” pending further changes. SB 1425, the chair’s bill, would create a permitting process for encroachments in the high-speed rail right-of-way; supporters said it would streamline construction and protect the project, while utilities and the City of Burbank raised concerns about reciprocity, enforcement, and local infrastructure impacts. SB 1411 by Senator Stern would expand high-speed rail authority to pursue public-private partnerships and early works, removing a project cap; supporters said it could leverage private capital and save costs, while local agencies from Merced expressed concerns but noted amendments addressed some issues. After roll calls, SB 1013 failed to advance on a 4-1 vote and remained on call, while the consent calendar and the other bills moved forward on unanimous or near-unanimous committee votes and remained on call pending final action.

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• Online, it asks for a code, I type it in.
• And so then it asked me to put in a, you know, a six-digit code.
• Code 300aa, Section 26, requires that a parent be given... 42 U.S.
• Code 300aa, Section 26, requires that a parent be given a VIS, a vaccine information sheet, prior to
• That's some things in Children's Code.

Summary: The committee heard a personal privilege update on HB 1227, which Representative DeWitt said would return next week as a proposed HCR for a two-year study of the three-doctor panel after discussions with Dr. Nia Colotta. Better Louisiana also presented its new Leadership Louisiana Health Fellows Program, describing it as a data-driven leadership initiative focused on health care workforce, rural access, chronic disease, and other system issues; members discussed whether the program could also help generate policy research, including on managed care organizations. The committee then considered SB 427 on anatomical gifts. After adopting technical amendments, Senator Presley and Dr. Jeff White explained that the bill would strengthen organ donation law by creating a decision registry that records both yes and no choices, clarifying the legal effect of refusal, and codifying ethical principles such as the dead donor rule. Questions focused on organ viability, registry procedures, minors, and a Monroe case involving a disputed donor designation. Supporters included LOPA and the Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops, and the bill was reported favorably. HB 946, dealing with hospital price transparency and compliance with federal pricing rules, drew extensive testimony. Representative Landry and a witness from Patient Rights Advocate described it as a consumer transparency measure, but the Louisiana Hospital Association opposed the bill’s state-level enforcement and debt-collection provisions. Landry offered an amendment removing the debt-collection and affirmative-defense language, but after debate the substitute failed on a 5-6 vote and the bill was voluntarily deferred. The committee also reported favorably on SB 109, which revises membership qualifications for the Louisiana Emergency Medical Services Commission; SCR 20, urging federal flexibility on Medicaid redetermination for elderly and disabled beneficiaries; SB 216, allowing coroners to rely on licensed practical nurses for medical pronouncements of death; and SB 45, exempting certain gratuitous hospice houses from licensure, with testimony from hospice house operators and supporters. Finally, HCR 71 by Representative Chasson sought an LDH study of how Louisiana’s law and guidance on pregnancy-related emergency medications is working in hospitals, urgent care, and retail settings. Supporters said providers are hesitant to use medications such as misoprostol because of stigma and uncertainty, while opponents from Louisiana Right to Life argued the resolution was unnecessary and could create controversy. The discussion centered on whether the study should be narrowed or made more objective, but no final action on the resolution was reached in the portion provided.

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• My understanding is that Government Code Section 3519 indicates that unions should have been conferred
• My understanding is that government code section 3519 indicates that unions should have been conferred
• the employee representatives prior to having any need to use the control section language.
• We review our spending every year, but we haven't reviewed or updated our tax code in decades.
• We urge the Legislature to reject control sections 3.90 and 3.91. Thank you. Thank you.

Summary: The subcommittee heard an informational update on the state’s generative AI implementation and related oversight. Administration officials said several proof-of-concept projects have moved into minimum viable product phases, including work at CDTFA and Caltrans, and that CDPH has a May Revision request for up to $8 million to scale up its healthcare facilities inspections project. The Legislative Analyst’s Office urged the administration to publish a report on lessons learned from each POC and recommended limiting the new generative AI approval process to a pilot through the first two rounds of projects, with continued monthly meetings and stronger legislative oversight. Members pressed for more transparency and questioned why the CDPH request was not included in January; the administration said the cost estimate was not available then and that only one project is seeking additional resources beyond existing departmental budgets. The committee then reviewed a proposed $400 million loan from the Labor and Workforce Development Fund to the General Fund. Finance and the Labor Agency said the fund has grown because civil penalty revenues have risen sharply, and the loan would be repaid in 2029-30 with provisional language allowing earlier repayment if needed. The LAO agreed the fund could support the loan but warned that recent PAGA reforms may reduce future revenues. Public commenters, including labor and community groups, argued the money should instead support labor-law enforcement and outreach programs such as CWOP, and urged rejection of the loan. Members also heard a Department of Industrial Relations request for $19.1 million for phase two of Public Works Information Technology System Enhancements, which officials said will support labor-law enforcement and apprenticeship registration. The department said the project was delayed because a prior procurement did not result in a contract award and that completion is now expected in October 2026. The committee then took up an EDD Next reappropriation technical adjustment to extend UI fund spending authority through June 30, 2026; the LAO said the request was fine but again raised concerns about oversight of the larger modernization effort, which EDD said now totals more than $660 million and is expected to continue through 2029. Finally, the committee discussed DGS’s request for new parking facilities near the May Lee Building and a trailer bill shifting statewide telework policy language from DGS to CalHR while also expanding NDI eligibility for certain CEA employees. The LAO said the telework trailer bill should likely go through the policy committee process instead of budget, and union and employee witnesses strongly opposed it, arguing it would undermine bargaining rights and could be used to narrow telework. In a separate item on the governor’s return-to-office order, administration officials said departments are being directed to move to a four-day in-office expectation starting July 1, 2025, but they had no statewide cost estimate yet because departments are still assessing vacancies, exemptions, and space needs. Members criticized the lack of analysis and said the state should have clearer numbers before moving forward.

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• The amendment is coded A6.
• Section<00:55:17.400> um Section um Section um a<00:55:18.200> section<00:55:18.680>
• The amendment is coded A1.
• The amendment is coded A4.
• And then<02:17:25.880> there<02:17:26.440> sections then there sections then there sections

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a performance of the national anthem, then established a quorum and approved the previous day’s journal. Members handled routine business including second readings of several Senate files, first readings of House files 5067 through 5073, and messages from the Senate transmitting bills and requesting concurrence on House File 3437 and House File 1410. The House concurred in Senate amendments to HF 3437, a commerce bill with a technical cross-reference correction, and passed it 133-0. It also concurred in Senate amendments to HF 1410, a public safety bill on correctional officer procedures, and passed it 132-2 after members described the changes as clarifying and balanced for labor and management. The chamber then took up House File 3404, which increases penalties for impersonating a peace officer. The bill would raise the base offense from a gross misdemeanor to a felony, create aggravated offenses for impersonation involving unauthorized access, misleading orders, law-enforcement-style vehicles, or possession of a firearm, and add a duty for officers to identify themselves while protecting undercover work. Supporters, including the author and several members, tied the bill to the June 14, 2025 killings and said it was needed to restore public trust and protect both the public and legitimate law enforcement. The House passed HF 3404 134-0 after a moment of silence. The House also passed House File 3155, which closes a loophole in gift card fraud law by allowing prosecution based on the value stored on the card rather than just the plastic card itself. Supporters described organized retail crime schemes in which stolen gift cards are drained after activation and said the bill would help retailers, consumers, and law enforcement. The bill passed 134-0. Senate File 3958, which changes the deadline for a disaster assistance contingency account report from January 15 to January 31, also passed 134-0. Finally, the House considered House File 3875, the judiciary policy bill. An author’s amendment removed a section that had been unintentionally left in the bill, and members then discussed provisions allowing courts more flexibility in publishing notices, streamlining some notification requirements in dissolution cases, and making restitution orders permanent unless rescinded by court order. The transcript cuts off during discussion of the bill, before any final vote is shown.