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• I really don't want to vote against this bill, but I can't vote for it as it is.
• > for against this bill, but I can't vote for against this bill, but I can't vote for it<00:07
• that as much as I don't want to vote that as much as I don't want to vote against<00:08:29.360><
• So uh if you should vote down the is uh on this initial vote and and decide to change your vote to an
• "Can we revisit the vote on the amendment?" "The vote on the amendment? Um, I was a no." "No."

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• This has to be 1962, as it left the Senate after the four major amendments were made.
• We went through those changes last night, two major points, and some other aspects.
• It's the chair's intent to vote on House Bill 127.
• House Bill 127, to reconsider House Bill 127, following the successful vote.
• It's the chair's intent to vote on House Bill 1105 in lieu of Senate Bill 750.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• in both 2025 and 6 in all of the major in both 2025 and 6 in all of the major price<00:08:01.960
• or soon to be implemented from major or soon to be implemented from major trading<00:09:22.079><
• funding in the wake of a major funding in the wake of a major unexpected<00:37:49.480> drop
• Tom's question the won't have major Tom's question the major<01:09:47.000> revisions<01:09:47.440
• I'm the Senate Majority Leader.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But the only reason I am voting up is because I'm very keen of, I know... ...reason I am voting up is
• And I am going to be happy to vote up on this bill today. Thank you.
• Thank you, and I appreciate your yes vote.
• Members, by your vote, HB 6503 is reported favorably. Thank you.
• By your vote, the amendment is adopted.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first postponed CS for HB 781 at the sponsor’s request. It then heard and passed CS for HB 429, which codifies the existing process for terminating or cancelling motor vehicle dealer franchises and requires manufacturers to provide written sales and service performance criteria; the bill was supported by the Florida Automobile Dealers Association and was reported favorably 12-0. The committee next took up HB 983 on homeowners associations, where the sponsor described HOA fraud and abuse concerns and proposed expanding local law enforcement authority to investigate, inspect, and audit HOAs, easing recall procedures, and allowing prevailing-party attorney’s fees in recall disputes. Two amendments were adopted: one removing constitutionality-problematic Kaufman language, and another defining financial statements more comprehensively to improve HOA transparency. The bill drew support from Miami-Dade County and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and was reported favorably as amended 14-0. The committee also passed CS for HB 1343 on public nuisance abatement fines, which raises daily fines from $250 to $500, removes the $15,000 cap, adjusts foreclosure timing on unpaid nuisance liens, and allows attorney-fee calculations to include legal assistance time. Members discussed due process and notice concerns, and the sponsor said he would work on clarifying notice for both owners and nuisance-causing parties; the Orange County Sheriff’s Office supported the measure, citing violent crime tied to nuisance properties. CS for HB 643 on residual market insurers was then reported favorably without discussion. CS for HB 1183 on cybersecurity incident liability followed; it would shield government and private entities from liability if they substantially comply with cybersecurity standards, with the sponsor explaining that the bill was revised after a prior veto to define substantial compliance through policy letters, disaster recovery planning, and multi-factor authentication. Despite concerns about the breadth of the liability protection, the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill favorably 13-1. PCS for HB 915, addressing advertisements for representation services, was also reported favorably 14-0. The bill targets misleading advertising by nonlawyers and notaries, especially in immigration-related services, requiring clear bilingual disclosures and allowing damages, fees, and injunctive relief for violations; it was supported by faith-based and civil rights groups. CS for HB 585 on former phosphate mining lands was then approved 14-0; the sponsor said it would create a defense to Water Quality Assurance Act strict liability for naturally occurring substances on former phosphate mine sites, require notice recording, radon surveys, and pre-suit radiation testing, and it would not apply retroactively to pending litigation. HB 6503, a claims bill for Mandy Penny Lemon, was also reported favorably 14-0 after brief sponsor remarks describing her severe injuries and homelessness following a 2018 incident. Finally, the committee considered HB 129 on pesticide-related products liability. A strike-all amendment was adopted that bars failure-to-warn claims for EPA-registered pesticide products when the label is consistent with EPA’s most recent human health risk assessment and carcinogenicity classification, while preserving claims if information was withheld, concealed, misrepresented, or destroyed to obtain or maintain the label. Supporters argued the bill provides certainty and respects EPA’s scientific labeling process; opponents warned it would effectively block access to courts and delay claims until after lengthy EPA investigations. After extensive debate, the committee reported the bill favorably as amended 13-1.

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• And so House Bill 8, the higher education major projects fund.
• And so House Bill 8, the higher education major projects fund. Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
• So the athletics projects that are authorized are major projects.
• I'm not saying yet that I'm going to vote for it or against it.
• And so on an 8-1 vote, is that right? You have a do pass on 243.

Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8

Keywords: foster children, school transportation, education funding, public education, child welfare, New Mexico Highlands University, soccer field, women's sports, infrastructure improvement, funding allocation, student athletes, appropriation, New Mexico State University, nutrition, travel support, funding, education, university support, financial assistance, parenting students

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• If they're out to set a political score, I'm not voting for them.
• I'm going to go vote at the beginning of the first vote and vote at the end of the second vote, so whoever's
• I should also note that the Senate passed the Sherman Act by a vote of 51-1.
• I think that you are 100% right, that we have seen especially in major cities in this country, just a
• And you're going to have a major job.

Keywords: nominations, Deputy Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, Todd Blanch, Gail Slater, confirmation hearing

Summary: The meeting focused on the nominations of Todd Blanch and Gail Slater for the positions of Deputy Attorney General and Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust, respectively. The committee considered the qualifications of both nominees, with opening statements provided by the nominees themselves. There was an evident emphasis on the rigorous vetting process that nominees undergo before their selection, highlighting the importance of the roles within the Department of Justice. Members of the committee engaged in a structured question-and-answer session to further evaluate the nominees' capabilities and fit for the positions they were nominated for, with each member allotted seven minutes to pose questions.

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• Senate Finance both had unanimous votes Senate Finance both had unanimous votes to<00:33:01.279>
• failed by a single vote. failed by a single vote.
• have any choice to delay that bond vote have any choice to delay that bond vote or<01:45:57.280>
• lost without that vote at that time? lost without that vote at that time?
• and we have not voted on it. Okay. and we have not voted on it. Okay.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Senator McIntosh, do you care to Vote those wish to vote or chase to vote.
• Those wishing to vote, change your vote.
• Those wishing to vote, change your vote. Those wishing to change their vote.
• Those wishing to vote or change their vote. Senator Peugh, you care to vote?
• Those wishing to vote, chase a vote.

Bills: SB1627, SB227, SB366, SB1193, SB1433, SB1450, SB1481, SB1749, SB1810, SB1812, SB1921, SB1948, SB2044, SB2178, SB169, SB1877, HB1409, SB1266, SB1432

Keywords: criminal code cleanup, duplicate statutes, statutory consolidation, repealer bill, emergency clause, Title 21 crimes, Title 47 DUI, child abuse reporting, child neglect, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, sex offenses, rape, stalking, domestic abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, sex trafficking, gang-related offense, eluding police

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• It’s a $925,000 transfer from the various general discretionary and majority vote set-aside account.
• It's a $925,000 transfer from the various general discretionary and majority vote set aside account.
• It’s for a $5 million transfer from the various general discretionary and majority vote set-aside.
• It’s a $3 million transfer from the various general discretionary and majority vote set-aside.
• It’s a $3 million transfer from the various general discretionary and majority vote set-aside.

Summary: The committee reviewed a large slate of appropriation, transfer, and continuation requests across multiple sections. In Section B, members considered temporary FY27 appropriations for agencies including Health, DHS, Education, Treasury, Public Safety, State Police, Emergency Management, Aeronautics, Military, Economic Development, Game and Fish, and others, covering items such as maternal health outreach, LIHEAP overpayment returns, Wynne High School tornado rebuilding, senior food services, cybersecurity, crime victim claims, airport grants, conservation incentives, and emergency tower maintenance. Questions focused on the DHS senior services carry-forward and Treasury custodial banking fees tied to lower balances after COVID funds were spent down. All Section B items were approved. The committee then approved continuation requests, ARPA reallocations, and federal grant-related items in Sections B2, C1A, D1, D2, D3, E1, E2, E3, F1A, G1, H1A, I1A, J1/J2, K1/K2/K3, L1/L2, M1/M2, N1/N2, O1A, and P1A. These included university nursing and workforce programs, environmental and recycling grants, highway safety and emergency management grants, a transfer to the Merit Teacher Incentive Program, restricted reserve transfers for military, agriculture, UAPB, Game and Fish, and AETN, and various cash-fund and budget classification transfers. Several members asked for more detail on the State Police highway safety grant, VOCA victim compensation funding, the NSGP nonprofit security grant, and the Office of State Technology’s E-Rate-related transfer; agency officials explained the uses and noted that some funding levels depend on federal awards and collections. A notable discussion occurred on the Department of Commerce reallocation, which shifts 68 positions and $3 million among divisions to support an organizational realignment and avoid shortfalls. The committee also reviewed a state central services deduction request to keep the rate at 2%, a DHS overtime request for child protection caseloads, and a year-end adjustments request authorizing up to $1 million in temporary actions to close FY26 books without disrupting payroll or vendor payments. Most items were approved or, in some sections, simply reviewed without objection. The meeting adjourned after completing the agenda.

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• We'll vote the bill out later today. Thank you, sir. Thank you.
• Alright, any questions here none we'll vote the bill out later today. OK, thanks, sir. Thank you.
• This agreement must be approved by the majority vote of the district's board to ensure accountability
• vote of the district's board to ensure accountability and public oversight.
• OK, members, we're going to hit the vote. Is that my only one? That's my only one.

Bills: HB2018, HB1633, HB1689, SB612, SB3058

Keywords: agricultural conservation, land preservation, environmental protection, wildlife habitat, Texas Farm and Ranch, groundwater conservation district, Texas Water Code, water permit, permit amendment, groundwater permit, water rights, aquifer, well registration, exempt wells, beneficial use, water conservation, groundwater quality, well plugging, Hill Country Priority Groundwater Management Area, surface water resources

Summary: The Senate Water, Agriculture, Rural Affairs Committee heard several bills focused on groundwater management, water infrastructure, and agricultural land conservation. SB 612 would limit certain water districts in Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy counties from charging developers pipeline construction fees above actual, documented costs; the committee substitute removed a developer challenge mechanism to preserve district discretion over construction standards. HB 1633 would require groundwater conservation districts to consider registered exempt wells when reviewing or amending permits, and testimony from landowners, district representatives, and advocacy groups largely supported the bill as a way to protect domestic and livestock wells from drawdown caused by large export projects. HB 1689 would clarify that export fee revenues may be used for well operability, alternative water supplies, and aquifer monitoring, including through interlocal cooperation, and HB 3058 would give the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District authority to use export fees for county road improvements and environmental programs tied to well inspection and groundwater management. HB 2018 would clarify that the Texas Farm and Ranchland Conservation Program is intended to purchase conservation easements only on working agricultural lands, with support from cattle raisers and Farm Bureau representatives. The committee also considered HB 29, which would require large water systems to validate water loss audits and submit mitigation plans; a committee substitute removed the water-loss threshold and adjusted the timeline for more detailed validation. Public testimony on the bills was generally supportive, with several witnesses describing declining well levels, road damage from export projects, and the need to preserve agricultural land and local water supplies. The committee adopted committee substitutes and voted favorably on HB 29, HB 1689, HB 2018, SB 612, and SB 3058, recommending several of them for the local and uncontested calendar; HB 1633 was left pending awaiting a committee substitute.

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• It is a diamond in the rough, and we feel through this process it would allow for a major developer to
• this process it would allow for a major this process it would allow for a major uh<00:03:19.720>
• Explain my vote, please. Yes, sir.
• please yes sir uh representative my vote please yes sir uh representative Upchurch<00:04:07.400>
• Yeah, I'm hunting to vote. Members, we do have a committee substitute motion and second.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Roll Call 00:36 HB 808 Discussion 01:31 HB 808 Vote 03:44 HB 775 Discussion 05:11 HB 775 Vote 10:05, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Economic Development and Workforce Investment met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 808, sponsored by Rep. Ken Upchurch. The bill, as explained by the sponsor and his guests, would support a public-private partnership process for developing Burnside Island State Park in Pulaski County into a tourism destination with possible lodging and restaurants. Members asked questions about the proposal, and one lighthearted objection was raised during questioning. The committee adopted the committee substitute and then passed HB 808 with favorable expression. The committee then considered House Bill 775, sponsored by Rep. Jason Nemes, which would allow a new TIF within the existing Yum Center TIF in Louisville. Nemes said the measure was requested by Louisville officials, would not cost the state money, and was intended to spur development and strengthen the broader TIF area. Members asked about the purpose and scope of the bill, including whether it would apply elsewhere in the state and how a nested TIF would help; Nemes said it was narrowly tailored and designed to encourage growth through added activity and tourism. The committee adopted the committee substitute and passed HB 775 with favorable expression.

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• It's great to see that she will be on the board pending our vote.
• No, we'll take all the votes for a million at the end. Okay.
• So I think every vote was unanimous on...
• So I think every vote was unanimous on putting the capital money for those projects.
• We vote on these four nominations one by one. Okay, we vote on these four nominations one by one.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The joint meeting of the Senate Finance, Corporations, Authorities and Commissions, and Transportation committees considered four nominations to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board: Melanie Hartzog, Jeanette Sadecott, Matthew Rand, and James O’Donnell. Each nominee gave opening remarks describing their public service or transportation-related experience and their interest in issues such as affordability, accessibility, state of good repair, regional connectivity, and transit safety. Senators also raised concerns about MTA transparency, the 2025-29 capital plan funding gap, fare and toll evasion, worker safety, and the need for better service in underserved areas. Members pressed the nominees on several policy questions, including the feasibility of free or reduced-fare buses, expanding bus service and bus lanes, restoring Hudson Valley and Harlem Line service, improving west-of-Hudson and Rockland County transit, and advancing the Second Avenue Subway and accessibility projects. The nominees generally said they were open to studying these ideas, emphasized collaboration with the MTA, governor, mayor, and legislature, and supported greater transparency and investment in transit infrastructure. Senators also highlighted labor concerns, including the MTA workers’ contract and safety for bus operators and other transit workers. At the end of the hearing, the committees voted separately on each nomination. Melanie Hartzog, Jeanette Sadecott, Matthew Rand, and James O’Donnell were each approved by the committees and advanced to the Senate floor. The meeting then adjourned.

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• This legislation also helps facilitate one of Governor Abbott's major goals: to grow the Texas economy
• from the 8th largest globally to the 5th largest, and I humbly ask and request that you vote in favor
• Senator Paxton, would you give me 30 seconds because I kind of like to vote this bill out.
• We'll vote it out. Okay, sure, we'll just keep reading it. Thank you. Thank you.
• There being 6 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 present not voting, the committee substitute is voted on.

Bills: HB1532, HB2731, HB3483, HB4308, HB4580, HB4582, HB5509, HB5663

Keywords: Lake Houston, dredging, maintenance district, flood control, environment, public works, HB 2731, roadside vendors, solicitors, county regulation, border counties, Mexico border, Transportation Code, unincorporated areas, right-of-way, public highway, parking lot, livestock sales, live animals, vendor regulation

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• I mean, our bill layouts, we're going to vote out a handful of bills at this point. Um.
• OK, Chairman, did you already vote on one bill? Uh, we voted on 2.
• But if you would like unanimous consent to be shown voting aye on 2406, which is sunset Bill, you may
• That that's unanimous. voting for. 2406. That's right.
• Are there any other voting motions that we need and we expect all those states those submit those in

Bills: SB 1079, SB 1243, SB 1504, SB 1579, SB 1708, SB 1844, SB 1851, SB 1879, SB 1921, SB 1951, SB 2237, SB 2238, SB 2406, SB 2407

Keywords: SB 1079, Texas, county government, commissioners court, Local Government Code, Chapter 263, surplus property, salvage property, data storage device, hard drive, electronic media, digital records, confidential information, protected information, privacy, records retention, information security, data destruction, device disposal, sensitive data

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• I'm not asking for us to vote this out today.
• Vote no on this bill. Thank you very much. We'll go with Ms. McLaughlin. Yeah.
• To the representatives on this panel voting no, thank you.
• I am strongly against SB 12 and urge you to vote against it.
• So I ask you to vote against this bill.

Bills: SB12, SB226, SB413, SB1049, SB1191, SB2398, SB571, SB2920, SB 12

Keywords: parental rights, education, social transitioning, diversity, equity, inclusion, school policy, student clubs, residency, public schools, child safety placement, enrollment, education code, school boards, transparency, public meetings, attendance, recording, released time, religious instruction

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• Um, there's only 3 of us here that, that voted on that bill.
• He said, I voted for it. Now he's given me the evil eye. Thank you.
• If you will, please take the vote. Senator Figueroa.
• A vote for HB 13 is a vote for economic development, job creation, and a strong, more resilient New Mexico
• OK, so let's go ahead and take a vote. Senator Figueroa.

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• <00:14:54.759> Capitol<00:14:55.160> Hill majority vote in favor on Capitol Hill majority
• ><01:01:30.680> the vote voting on HB 1097 the vote voting on HB 1097 the recommendation<01:01
• c><01:05:54.160> recommendation vote voting on hb89 the recommendation vote voting on hb89 the
• <01:11:16.040> the the vote voting on HB 741 the the vote voting on HB 741 the recommendation
• <01:15:21.679> any<01:15:21.920> no<01:15:22.199> votes votes any no votes votes

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Housing held a public hearing on a wide range of housing-related bills. HB 295 on Hawaiian homelands drew support from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and individual testifiers who described long waits for DHHL housing, while the Department of Hawaiian Homelands offered comments noting that lowering the Native Hawaiian blood quantum from 50% to 25% would require multiple legal and federal review steps. The committee also heard testimony on several Hawaii Public Housing Authority measures, including HB 99, HB 1096, HB 1097, HB 1095, HB 1093, and HB 1094, which generally received agency support and little or no public opposition during the hearing. HB 1094 prompted questions about the handling and sale or donation of seized property, and the agency said it lacked capacity to manage that work directly and would need to consult the Attorney General on liability concerns. The committee then heard HB 1056 and HB 1467, both related to a proposed Hawaii Homes or housing resiliency program. DCCA, the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, the Climate Advisory Team, and Hawaii Realtors supported HB 1056, while the Attorney General requested clarification on fund language. The Insurance Commissioner said DCCA was willing to run the program and that strengthening homes would help keep insurance available in Hawaii. For HB 1467, the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority and Climate Advisory Team also supported the measure, with the Attorney General raising concerns about delegation, the special fund, and extension authority. Testimony on both bills emphasized hurricane retrofits, with some witnesses urging harmonization of the two similar proposals and one witness warning that the bills could conflict with efforts to reduce building-code minimum standards. Other measures included HB 1013 on important agricultural lands, which received support from HHFDC, the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, DBEDT, the Agri-Business Development Corporation, and Purple Maiʻa Foundation, with some agencies offering comments. HB 1294 on agricultural workforce housing drew comments from the Attorney General, who said commissions may be established by law rather than by the department itself, along with support from OHA, a council member, and the Democratic Party of Hawaii Education Caucus. HB 89 on teacher housing received support from OHA and education groups, while the Attorney General said the bill may have constitutional issues and suggested amendments to set standards for voucher applications. HB 276 on condominiums and HB 528 on residential leases also drew support, with no testimony in opposition. HB 415 on public safety and fire sprinklers generated the most clear split in testimony: the State Fire Council, a fire department representative, and an individual supported the bill, arguing sprinklers improve safety and can prevent major losses, while BIA Hawaii, Pacific Home and Appliance Distribution, NAAP Hawaii, Gentry Holmes, and DR Horton Hawaii opposed it, saying the added cost would worsen housing affordability and that existing codes already address safety. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing; the chair repeatedly closed each bill after testimony and questions, and the hearing moved through the agenda without recorded committee votes.

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• Vote no on House Bill 5510.
• We have never voted on any type of... Proclamations at the county.
• Vote no on HB3990. Thank you. Any questions?
• I'm here to ask you all to vote against H.B. 229.
• Please vote no on HB229. Thank you for that testimony.

Bills: HB229, HB229, HB3990, HB5082, HB5510

Keywords: HB 229, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county dues, county association, state association of counties, lobbying, lobbyist, public funds, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, Government Code Chapter 556, Local Government Code Section 89.002, legislative advocacy, municipal government, county government, city government, special district

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• In closing, My recommendation To this committee is to vote no on this bill.
• You just voted out this evening. That's right. Save yourself some time. Unfortunately, Mr.
• One of the major events at the Texas Motor Speedway is their annual NASCAR race.
• Members, we have 11 major installations, military installations in the state of Texas, 11.
• The bottom line is, When we have service members in these 11 major installations.

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• All right, pending business, if we're ready to vote. Some bills from last week.
• It expands my business opportunities to sell more wine direct to consumers, which is the majority of
• This committee is to vote no on this bill and encourage the whole of the Texas wine industry to pull
• You don't have to keep this bill pending; you can just vote it out this evening.
• One of the major events at the Texas Motor Speedway is our annual NASCAR race.

Bills: HB589, HB705, HB1842, HB1874, HB2349, HB2614, HB2827, HB3012, HB3214, HB3308, HB3385, HB3529

Keywords: cosmetology, licensure, interstate compact, state regulations, public safety, workforce mobility, charitable raffles, nonprofit, wildlife conservation, ticket sales, fundraising, master electrician, electrical work, occupational licensing, work scope, Texas law, Texas Real Estate Commission, TREC, real estate broker, sales agent