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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Business and Commerce May 13th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • aye there being eight ayes and zero nays House bill 1606 is favorably reported without objection Action
  • For public work projects, this bill, HB 3306, would hold parties accountable for their own actions. and
  • fiscal. year 2019 and the Finance Commission no longer receives appropriated funds as they are self-directed
  • This is a really good step in the right direction. Thank you, Senator. Members, questions?
  • Specifically, the confusion over when a of action officially accrues.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Business and Commerce May 13th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • work projects, Chairman Schwertner: this bill, HB 3306, would hold parties accountable for their own actions
  • And the Finance Commission no longer receives appropriated funds as they are self-directed and semi-independent
  • through that website, so I think our local governments, this is a really good step in the right direction
  • the right to repair statute currently functions, specifically the confusion over when a cause of action
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Transcript Highlights:
  • words, like public work projects, this bill, HB 3306, would hold parties accountable for their own actions
  • fiscal year 2019, and the Finance Commission no longer receives appropriated funds, as they are self-directed
  • Funds as they are self-directed and semi-independent.
  • So I think our local governments, this is a really good step in the right direction.
  • I think our local governments, this is a really good step in the right direction.
Summary: The committee first took up pending business and favorably reported several House bills without opposition, including HB 11, HB 132, HB 1041, HB 1606, HB 2286, and HB 5061. Each was moved out of committee with a recommendation that it do pass and be printed, and several were also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee then heard HB 3306, which would extend existing construction-contract indemnity exceptions to electric infrastructure construction, maintenance, and vegetation management work for electric utilities and transmission and distribution utilities. The sponsor said the bill would reduce litigation and insurance costs for ratepayers, while construction industry witnesses argued it would shift liability onto subcontractors and create broad-form indemnity in a way Texas law has generally prohibited since 2011. HB 3306 was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4739, a Comptroller-requested cleanup bill to repeal an outdated Finance Code provision requiring remittance of a portion of certain delinquency charges to the state, and HB 3803, HB 3804, and HB 3806, all Department of Banking-requested cleanup bills dealing with confidentiality and supervision rules for perpetual care funds, state banks, and trust companies. Those bills were briefly explained and left pending without testimony. HB 4219, aimed at improving Public Information Act compliance by requiring timely notice when records do not exist or are being withheld, allowing complaints to the Attorney General, and imposing training and fee consequences for noncompliance, drew support from a journalist and a policy analyst and was also left pending. The committee then heard HB 4238 on coerced debt and identity theft. The sponsor explained that the committee substitute narrows the bill to court-ordered findings of identity theft/coerced debt, gives collectors seven business days to stop collection activity, and removes a section to avoid litigation over court orders. A law professor and a family violence advocate testified in strong support, describing coerced debt as a barrier for domestic violence and elder abuse survivors trying to rebuild credit and access housing, jobs, and utilities. The bill was left pending. HB 1522, which would require local governments to post meeting notices three business days in advance and make budget materials more accessible online and in physical form, also drew support, though a school business officials representative raised concerns about the timing language, proposed-budget wording, and taxpayer impact statements for school districts; the bill was left pending after discussion. Later, the committee heard additional pending bills, including a PUC background-check bill that would expand the commission’s authority to check current employees and contractors and obtain FBI criminal history information, HB 3805 updating money services business regulation, HB 431 extending HOA solar-panel protections to solar tiles, and HB 3228 and HB 3229 on wind and solar recycling financial assurance and recycler solvency. HB 3228 received support from a Sierra Club witness who said recycling and disposal plans are needed for end-of-life renewable energy equipment, and HB 3229 was described as requiring recyclers to show financial resources at 125 percent through a letter of credit or bond. These bills were heard and left pending.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Business and Commerce May 13th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill seeks to improve government efficiency Funds as they are self-directed and semi-independent
  • So I think our local governments, this is a really good step in the right direction.
  • I think our local governments, this is a really good step in the right direction.
  • So I think our local governments, this is a really good step in the right direction.
  • I think our local governments, this is a really good step in the right direction.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce met with a quorum and first took up pending business, reporting several House bills favorably to the full Senate, including HB 11, HB 132, HB 1041, HB 1606, HB 2286, and HB 5061, with some also recommended for the local and uncontested or contested calendars. The committee then heard and left pending HB 3306, which would extend construction-contract indemnity exceptions to electric infrastructure work, including construction, maintenance, and vegetation management for utilities. Supporters said it would align utility infrastructure work with public works and reduce litigation and ratepayer costs, while opponents argued it would shift liability onto subcontractors and create broad-form indemnity concerns. Members also heard HB 4739, a Comptroller-requested cleanup bill repealing an outdated Finance Code provision tied to delinquency charges on retail charge accounts, and left it pending without testimony. The committee then considered several Department of Banking cleanup bills, including HB 3803, HB 3804, and HB 3806, all left pending after brief explanations and no public opposition. HB 4219, dealing with public information requests, drew support from a journalist and a policy analyst who said it would improve transparency by requiring timely responses, notice when records do not exist, and training or fee consequences for noncompliance; it was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4238, a committee substitute addressing coerced debt and identity theft, which would bar collection of certain debts from victims who obtain a qualifying court order. A law professor and a family violence advocate supported the bill as narrow, protective relief for domestic violence and elder abuse survivors, and it was left pending. Other bills heard and left pending included HB 1522 on local government budget meeting posting and taxpayer impact disclosures, HB 4344 authorizing background checks for PUC employees and contractors, HB 3805 updating money services business regulation, HB 431 extending solar-panel HOA protections to solar tiles, HB 3228 and HB 3229 on wind and solar recycling financial assurance, and HB 1922 clarifying the accrual date for construction defect claims under right-to-repair law. The committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • We've seen plenty of lawfare as well as class actions.
  • This bill doesn't affect class actions, but it's...
  • If a violation is determined by the Attorney General, the AG... could bring action in court.
  • The city’s actions cost us months of delay and millions of dollars in carrying costs.
  • and that further legislative action is needed on your part.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Apr 16th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • Of care, I can be judged in a court for my actions and the harm that my actions may cause.
  • This is for participants and the payloads, and it's a foundational step in the right direction.
  • And I would assume you've done nothing to the donors' causes of action.
  • Disasters and causes of action pertinent to them.
  • Is the prosecuting attorney really the proper party to be taking these actions?
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  • Does it allow for any other action by the PUC other than approval?
  • Okay, does it allow for any other action by the PUC other than approval or denial?
  • It revises the transition section in this bill to allow TDLR to take disciplinary action against PEOs
  • We can't buy instruments just to create a cause of action. Thank you. Thank you, Dean Zaffirini.
  • Texas has taken decisive legislative action to position itself as a global financial center.
Summary: The Senate Business and Commerce Committee met with a quorum and first took up pending business, voting out several bills. Senate Bills 1697, 1569, 1202 as substituted, 1029, 1364, 1185, 924, 1008 as substituted, 264, 1376, and 1358 as substituted were reported favorably, with some sent to the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also adopted a substitute for SB 1202 and later corrected votes on several measures. SB 924 and SB 1376 drew some opposition, while the rest of the pending bills were reported without dissent or with limited nays. The committee then heard testimony on SB 1856, which would create an annual capacity-cost recovery rider for Entergy Texas customers in the MISO region. The author and Entergy argued the bill would better match rates to actual capacity costs and improve transparency, while the Texas Association of Manufacturers and the Public Utility Commission raised concerns about the short 10-day review period, rider proliferation, and the preference for full rate cases over piecemeal adjustments. The bill was left pending. The committee also heard and left pending SB 522 on CPA reciprocity, SB 1664 requiring TDUs to provide clearer, standalone rate-change disclosures, SB 1877 expanding OPUC’s access to market data, SB 1254 and SB 1255 as TDLR cleanup bills on professional employer organizations and mold assessors, SB 1341 updating manufactured housing rules, SB 1239 on sovereign debt and Texas governing law, and SB 1259 streamlining the surveyor-in-training licensing process. Additional bills discussed included SB 1977, which would cap recoverable legal expenses in electric, water, and sewer rate cases; OPUC and some consumer advocates supported the idea as a way to reduce ratepayer costs, while utility representatives warned it could discourage participation and increase rate shock. The committee also heard SB 1762 clarifying that geothermal energy conservation wells are not battery resources, and SB 783 allowing SECO to proceed with future energy-code rulemaking for state-funded buildings. Both drew supportive testimony from industry and environmental groups. All remaining bills heard during the meeting were left pending, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • the pieces that we may have to clean up is to make sure that we're not creating potential causes of action
  • simply expands the sale of ungraded eggs to include not only on the farm but also farmers' market or directed
  • Basically, we're just increasing this is for an action indemnity fund.
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  • Grellner, the Oklahoma state legislature extends to Oklahoma State University sincere commendation and directs
  • But I promise you, based on your actions yesterday, we will set a standard for wheat production in Oklahoma
  • I can choose another direction that could even cause the fees to go down for me. Is that correct?
  • Speaker, to the point of direct democracy, which sounds like we all value here.
  • Representative Obinstein, who was the SG points homeme be a ve well directional, be ordered reading of
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Apr 2nd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • In our actions may we demonstrate bravery as we lead Leave the narrow places of Egypt, may we see the
  • Members, for the last few years, the legislature has taken action to improve the processing of evidence
  • President. unilateral action by a municipality placing a homeless center in their community.
  • As a matter of medical freedom... the directing of blood donations by a patient ought to be protected
  • Thank you. the House to inform the Senate that the House has taken the following action.
Summary: In this meeting, significant discussions revolved around the passage and modification of various Senate Bills, including SB1388, which pertains to family support services under the Health and Human Services Commission. Senator Kolkhorst advocated for the bill, emphasizing its focus on pro-life, family-centered care. The committee passed the bill after thorough examination, showcasing a collaborative effort among the members to ensure its alignment with successful past initiatives. In another session, Senator Hughes presented SB942, aimed at retroactive child support linked to prenatal care, which sparked a constructive dialogue reflecting bipartisan support for maternal and child welfare.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - Senate Government

Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's pretty action-packed, but this is just a transparency bill that we find necessary.
  • It's pretty action-packed. But this is just a true transparency bill that we find necessary.
  • You want in on this action? No? Okay.
  • It creates a private right of action. It requires a warrant for every query.
  • It's going to protect Arizona from heading into that direction.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Feb 10th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • and a class action?
  • Every class action is putative.
  • Every class action is putative.
  • action. Okay.
  • By your action, the amendment is adopted.
Summary: The committee first considered SB 1434 on infill redevelopment. A late-filed strike-all amendment narrowed eligibility criteria, including environmental and adjacency requirements, density and intensity limits, and exclusions for certain lands and military areas. The amendment was adopted without opposition, and the bill then passed favorably on an 8-0 vote, with testimony both for and against from advocacy groups. Members then heard several bills related to criminal justice, land use, and local government operations. SB 212 on sexual offenders and sexual predators was amended to add public swimming pools and related restricted-location provisions; the committee heard extensive opposition testimony arguing the bill lacked empirical support and could worsen homelessness and burden families, while supporters said it would reduce temptation and improve safety. The amended bill passed 8-1. SB 686 on agricultural enclaves also received a strike-all amendment clarifying development allowances near interstates and protected-area non-preemption; after opposition from a county Republican committee and support from housing and business groups, it passed 10-0. SB 554 updating nonprofit corporation law, SB 1338 on charitable giving and endowment restrictions, SB 532 on court fee retention by clerks, and SB 218 on land use regulations after hurricanes all passed favorably, each with little or no opposition. The committee also approved SB 692 on cybersecurity standards and liability after debate over whether the bill created enough compliance incentives and whether its liability presumption should apply retroactively; supporters said it would encourage adoption of cybersecurity frameworks, while opponents warned it could weaken local standards and create litigation issues. The bill passed 9-2. SB 1138 on qualified contractors was amended to preserve local government authority while allowing licensed professionals to conduct limited pre-application reviews, and it passed 11-0. Finally, SJR 1104 on religious expression in public schools passed 8-3 after extensive public testimony and debate, with supporters saying it would enshrine existing protections in the Constitution and opponents warning it would favor majority religions and increase bullying and litigation. The committee then took up SB 1106 on requiring state agencies and instructional materials to use “Judea and Samaria” instead of “West Bank,” with the sponsor arguing it reflected historical truth and opponents saying it erased Palestinian identity and inserted the state into an international naming dispute; the transcript ends during public testimony on that bill before any vote is shown.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 26th, 2026 at 12:10 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So leaving the proof of identity definition to future legislative action.
  • They have actions. We need to know that our elections are safe and secure.
  • They have actions. We need to know that our elections are safe and secure.
  • The proof of identity is defined by legislative action. By legislative action. Thank you, Mr.
  • Elections have consequences; they have actions.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 26th, 2026 at 08:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Attitude and action, we will reflect your divine will.
  • So you have to take some type of deliberate action to cause harm to be charged.
  • Don't they already have a course of action?
  • I'm trying to understand why we would create another private right of action for lawsuits.
  • What about direct investment by Oklahoma state employees into private businesses?
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 23rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting