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• alcohol to miners tickets to miners alcohol to miners various<01:46:21.560> other<01:46:21.800
• <03:47:00.680> are blockchain yet and what the miners are blockchain yet and what the miners
• But that's why this hearing process is a little different than most hearing processes.
• This is what we call a housekeeping bill. processes I I would say I would in e in processes I I would

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Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 552, which would remove the “full-time student” requirement for children ages 19 to 25 covered under the state retiree health insurance plan. The prime sponsor said the change would align retiree coverage with state employee and ACA plans, would not cost taxpayers because retirees pay the premiums, and could even reduce administrative burden and possibly state costs. The chair noted the bill simply removes the words “if full-time student” from statute and said the proposal affects very few retirees and has no cost to the state. No opposition was presented, and the chair closed the hearing on HB 552 after no further testimony. The committee then opened a public hearing on House Bill 648, which would require commercial insurance coverage for glucose monitoring devices and supplies for people with diabetes. The prime sponsor, a retired dietitian and diabetes educator, gave extensive testimony describing diabetes as common, costly, and serious, and argued that continuous glucose monitoring is important for managing type 2 and gestational diabetes, preventing hypoglycemia, and improving safety and decision-making. She said CGMs can alert users to dangerous blood sugar changes, help people understand how food, activity, and medication affect glucose, and save lives while offering a strong return on investment. During questions, a committee member asked whether the bill should specify that the monitoring be tied to prescribed treatment, and the sponsor agreed that adding “prescribed” would be appropriate. The member also asked about the proper threshold for coverage and whether the bill should be tied to fasting-test diagnosis; the sponsor responded that A1C is only one measure of control and does not show daily fluctuations, and said she was not prepared to recommend a specific threshold but could provide clinical guidelines later. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the sponsor indicated support for the bill’s general approach to broader CGM access.

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• That's also part of the current process.
• It also adds statistical analysis of the case processing times of the judge.
• fish and game to dees and that process fish and game to dees and that process is<05:16:41.360>
• And with the United US mineral security.
• China dominates processing for many of these materials. Recycling is not a nice idea.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• procedure, the way normal due process procedure, the way normal due process works<00:21:50.240><
• is to be punitive to um in the process is to be punitive to um in the process unless<00:52:37.520
• <01:28:28.080> of to educate and train the process of to educate and train the process of
• go through this process?
• We went through the process. It was not an easy process, but we got through it.

Keywords: 916, all

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• practice of not having people go on this app that are renting them out is obviously undermining the process
• It also creates a process for the board to expunge certain disciplinary actions imposed on a licensee
• members, as passed the House, House Bill 2755 enabled the State Land Commissioner to renew existing mineral
• or mineral material leases without public auction if certain conditions were met, and outlined additional
• The Senate amended the bill by removing provisions relating to mineral leases and their renewals, the

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Jamie Miner.
• We have seen time and time again throughout the legislative process where definitions change. Mr.
• So this isn't an uncommon process.
• Chair: Year in and year out, we pass statutes in this building that change the regulatory process.
• This requires an entirely different thought process. But that's what we're trying to do.

Summary: The committee took up AB 2285, a bill related to cryptocurrency staking and broader crypto regulatory issues. The author said the amendments would give California clearer guidelines for staking-as-a-service, maintain consumer disclosures, and remove a fee cap to make the business model workable. Supporters, including representatives of the Crypto Council for Innovation and the Satoshi Action Fund, said the bill would provide needed clarity and help Californians participate in blockchain-related opportunities. Opposition came from the Consumer Federation of California and credit union representatives, who argued the bill would weaken consumer protections, create an uneven playing field for state-chartered institutions, and move California into the middle of unresolved federal debates over the Clarity Act. They also raised concerns about fraud, money laundering, and the effect of the bill on DFPI’s authority and pending litigation involving Coinbase. The author responded that staking is distinct from buying crypto, that blockchain can improve traceability, and that the bill was still a work in progress with room for further amendments. Members discussed preemption, the pending federal framework, and whether the bill should wait until federal law is settled. The chair emphasized California’s role in setting policy and said other states were allowing consumers to benefit from staking. The committee ultimately adopted a due pass as amended motion and sent AB 2285 out on a 7-2 vote.

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• In fact, the legislature identified this problem and created a removal process Representative Paul: Through
• Representative Olcott: The city of Mineral Wells.
• The city of Mineral Wells then...
• Representative Olcott: And so basically, everyone's OK with the City of Mineral Wells acquiring this

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• So, expensive process for developers.
• came forward through our policy process came forward through our policy process last<00:12:18.399
• So, uh, the election process works.
• have that as a topic in the minerals have that as a topic in the minerals >> the<00:37:38.800
• >> the minerals committee too committee. >> the minerals committee too committee.

Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The committee met briefly to hear and sort through interim topic proposals, with members noting they needed to finish quickly before floor work. The first topic, from Representative Banks and Representative Ottman, would allow non-veterinarians to perform pre-check pregnancy testing on cattle to help address veterinary shortages, while still requiring a certified veterinarian for cattle sold as bred. No public testimony was offered, and the committee agreed to move through the full list and rank topics later rather than taking an immediate vote. A second topic, brought by the County Commissioners Association through Jeremiah Ryman and Joy Hill, concerned subdivision fencing laws. Hill said recent statutory changes moved fencing requirements into the subdivision statutes, creating cost and planning problems for developers and county officials. She said the preferred option would be repeal; if not, counties should have flexibility to exempt some subdivisions, and at minimum the law should be clarified because key terms and requirements are unclear. The committee asked a few questions and then moved on. Representative Davis and Holly Kennedy of the Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts discussed updating conservation district statutes. Kennedy said districts are currently barred from borrowing money for major purchases and that election rules can force board members to vacate seats if they move within the district but outside their original locality. The association supported revisiting those provisions. The committee also heard a topic on comparing recreation rules on state lands and federal lands, with the sponsor saying the goal was to identify disparities and possible improvements. Later topics included preventing orphaned water rights, with Keith Kennedy of the Wyoming Association of Irrigation Districts asking for statutory clarification so water rights are properly transferred during divisions and not forfeited, especially in small subdivisions and family exemptions. Another proposal from Representative Ottman addressed a tribal buffalo issue involving whether animals crossing between reservation land and fee land are treated as wildlife or domestic animals; members emphasized the topic was for information and discussion rather than legislation. Senator Pearson also proposed revisiting fence-out laws for livestock to give landowners more protection when repeatedly dealing with wandering animals, while others cautioned that any changes would need to be handled carefully because of differing livestock rules and the state’s fence-in/fence-out framework. Finally, Senator Hicks raised livestock identification concerns, arguing producers should retain flexibility under prior law to identify animals as they choose and that veterinarians should not be forced into new federal tagging requirements.

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• Process, even if they are lawfully present, would not count.
• Members, this is a bill that pertains to the pardon and parole process.
• They are learning about the process and wanted to watch the Senate in action.
• The landowner's right and the royalty right, the mineral right, are separated.
• And the mineral right owner may or may not be an Oklahoman.

Bills: HB1427, SB1403, SB1448, SB1489, SB1546, SB1557, SB1614, SB1377, SB1990, SB1439, SB1630, SB1632, SB1696, SB1796, SB1824, SB1362, SB1849, SB2066, SB2071, SB2104, SB933, SB1633, SB1224, SB1246, SB1280, SB1303, SB1346

Keywords: tax credit, clean-burning fuel, hydrogen fuel cells, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, environmental impact, vehicle modification, renewable energy, job incentives, tax rebates, Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program, employment growth, wage requirements, Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act, consumer protection, unfair trade practices, deceptive practices, exemptions, statutory exemptions, Corporation Commission

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• We do your engagement in this process.
• Uh this is part of the vetting process.
• 03.680> where<00:50:04.000> they've through that process where they've through that process
• <00:51:16.160> of have to go through the process of have to go through the process of reenrolling
• It protects due process the pharmacists.

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• They encourage women's participation at every level of the political process, from grassroots organizing
• this simply urges Congress, the President, and federal agencies to streamline access to critical minerals
• Copper was just added to the 2025 list of critical minerals.
• Just added to the 2025 list of critical minerals.
• So I urge everyone to vote yes so we can access our critical minerals and copper. Thank you.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and a proclamation honoring the future USS Arizona, SSN-803, and the USS Arizona Legacy Foundation. Members also announced committee assignments and several bills were read for first and second reading. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider HB 4034, HB 2444, HB 2992, and HB 4027, with amendments adopted on each measure. HB 4034 drew comments about career and technical education funding and district disputes; HB 2992 prompted debate over a pilot sexual abuse prevention program, with supporters calling it a resource for students and opponents criticizing it as an opt-out pilot and a burden on classrooms; HB 4027 generated discussion about a highway naming amendment involving Charlie Kirk and Ed Pastor. All three bills were reported out as amended and sent to engrossing and third reading. On third reading, the House passed HB 293, HB 2502, HB 2750, HB 2999, and H.C.M. 2009. HB 293 dealt with school curricula and passed 31-22. HB 2502 related to the Arizona State Retirement System and passed 37-16. HB 2750, concerning mining and legislative department provisions, passed 44-9. HB 2999, creating special taxing districts tied to housing development, drew supportive remarks about affordability and private financing and passed 32-21. H.C.M. 2009 urged federal action to streamline access to minerals on federal land withdrawals and passed 31-22. HB 2229, relating to maternal services and funding for pregnancy resource centers, failed initially by a 26-27 vote after extended debate over abortion-related implications and taxpayer funding. Members then moved to reconsider that failure, and the motion to reconsider passed 27-21, placing the bill back on the calendar. The House also heard a proclamation for March as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month and a Women’s History Month reflection on Mexican-American and Mexican-Irish heritage. The chamber adjourned until 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

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• And this has become a complicated scenario for districts with mineral property taxes because mineral
• And this has become a complicated scenario for districts with mineral property taxes because mineral
• And this has become a complicated scenario for districts with mineral property taxes because mineral
• property taxes because with mineral property taxes because mineral<00:48:49.760> property<00:
• district receives a large mineral district receives a large mineral property<00:49:03.599> tax

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• you just Define for me what process you just Define for me what process review<02:01:06.280>
• processes aren't done at the state so processes aren't done at the state so those<02:02:04.639> are
• committee to look at the process committee to look at the process review<02:03:41.520> um
• Yes, please. representative Miner yes ranking member representative Miner yes ranking member Bixby<02

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting covered two main items. First, the solid waste subcommittee reviewed draft language for HB 707, focusing on landfill siting and permitting standards. Members and the Department of Environmental Services discussed replacing repeated references to “aquifer” with “drinking water well,” clarifying that aquifer is a broad term, and considering whether a statutory definition was needed. They also debated the bill’s setback and time-of-travel provisions, including the 10^-5 standard, a 1,500-foot distance, and whether the bill should rely more on performance-based criteria than prescriptive distances. Another major topic was permit denial language tied to applicants with significant histories of repeated serious violations or landfill-related litigation; the department said it already has related authority in current rules, but noted some wording was still too vague and could be tightened. No vote was taken, and the chair closed the hearing with plans to continue work later. The second item was a work session on HB 424, which would direct the Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food to create forms for businesses to request information about service animals and establish a study committee on fraudulent or untrained service animals. Several members said the problem raised by the bill was real but expressed concern that the legislature may be limited by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. Others argued that a study committee would likely not produce a workable solution and might conflict with leadership’s direction to avoid unnecessary study committees. Members discussed whether the bill should be retained, amended, or instead replaced with a letter or resolution to the federal delegation. The committee appeared to lean toward ITL and possibly pursuing a letter to federal officials, but no final vote is reflected in the transcript.

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• Is that an often process or is that a what? Does that occur often within our system?
• <00:06:36.560> or is that an often process or is that an often process or >> is<00:06
• This mine is Warrior Met Coal's new Blue Creek mine, and it's going to have 300 to 350 coal miners up
• <00:24:11.120> And never get involved in the process.
• And never get involved in the process.

Bills: HB304, HB285, HB312, HB311, SB60

Keywords: impoundment, driver licenses, vehicle redemption, local identification cards, law enforcement, HB285, TJ's Law, traffic infraction, traffic ticket, uniform traffic ticket and complaint, minor driver, juvenile driver, parent notification, guardian notification, emergency contact, citing agency, traffic citation, driver safety, youth safety, Alabama traffic law

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• that security before we end those miners that security before we end a<00:08:09.919> regular<
• I think as viewpoints on these different bills come forward, that is the whole process of what we do.
• <00:09:09.440> We the whole process of what we do. We the whole process of what we do.
• We are in the process of doing special session as far as when and and special session as far as when
• <00:10:41.839> of<00:10:42.000> doing We are in the process of doing that, and that

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• Land Office is super excited about all we're doing for Texas, stewarding our 13 million acres. of mineral
• We have a robust public participation process and an extensive suite of opportunities for the public
• We've gone through a rulemaking process.
• Unfortunately I got the with that bill, and we've gone through our stakeholder process.
• We greatly appreciate that thought process.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• They would go through the same permitting process, but all... ...don't do the exact same process that
• It's a—they would go through the same permitting process, but part of the process is saying, 'We don't
• And so we see this as more of a process that will come.
• The regulatory process is a little more fluid.
• Jamie Miner with the California Stormwater Quality Association.

Summary: The committee heard SB 404 on metal shredding facilities, SB 601 on water quality protections after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Sackett decision, SB 682 on phasing out PFOS in certain consumer products, and later SB 646 on prenatal vitamins and toxic metal contamination. SB 561 had been pulled from the hearing. In each of the measures, the authors and supporters emphasized environmental and public health protections, while opponents raised concerns about overregulation, implementation, and unintended economic impacts. The committee also spent time on the policy details of each bill, including how smaller operators would be treated under SB 404, how “nexus waters” would be defined under SB 601, and whether alternatives and testing standards were adequate under SB 682 and SB 646. For SB 404, Senator Caballero said the bill would create a permitting and enforcement framework for metal shredding facilities, with operational standards for fire prevention, stormwater, and releases of shredder residue, while supporters argued it would bring needed certainty to a critical recycling industry. Opponents, including small recyclers and community/environmental advocates, said the bill was either too broad or not strong enough, with some warning it would burden smaller facilities and others arguing it would fail to protect overburdened communities. The committee approved SB 404 on a due-pass-as-amended motion to Appropriations, with recorded support from the chair and some members and opposition from others. SB 601 sought to restore state-level protections for waters that lost federal Clean Water Act coverage after Sackett, using a “nexus waters” framework and revised enforcement provisions after amendments removed the private right of action. Supporters said California needed to preserve protections for seasonal streams and wetlands and avoid backsliding, while opponents from business, agriculture, water districts, and local governments argued the definition remained too broad and could create uncertainty, costs, and unintended consequences. The committee also approved SB 601 on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, again with split votes. SB 682, which the committee also advanced, would phase out intentionally added PFOS in six product categories, including cleaning products, cookware, dental floss, ski wax, food packaging, and juvenile products, with an amendment delaying cookware implementation until 2030. Supporters framed it as a source-control measure to reduce PFAS contamination and lower long-term water treatment costs, while manufacturers and cookware interests argued the bill was overbroad, lacked workable testing standards, and could push consumers and businesses toward uncertain alternatives. The committee chair recommended an aye vote, and the measure passed to Appropriations. SB 646 was then introduced on prenatal vitamins, with supporters saying it would require testing and disclosure of heavy metals like lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury, while the opposition said disclosure must be handled carefully so as not to confuse consumers or undermine confidence in prenatal supplements.

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• equipment and expansion of monitoring networks and networking capabilities in the Bureau of Geology and Mineral
• Research of New Mexico Tech, in partnership with the Oil Conservation District of the Energy, Minerals
• The New Mexico Tech seismological observatory, which is part of the state's Bureau of Geology and Mineral
• I'm the director and state geologist at the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources.
• there is also a need for more personnel, so we have a team of four people right now who do the processing

Bills: SB29, SB64

Keywords: SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention

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• complaints, extending the deadline for a complainant to file a case in court during CRD's appeal process
• As the effects of climate change become more apparent, hazards such as mineral hazards, post-fire debris
• also already does extensive work identifying and mapping areas of the state which have geologic and mineral
• also already does extensive work identifying and mapping areas of the state which have geologic and mineral

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on July 2, 2025, to consider 25 bills. After opening remarks and quorum, the committee approved a consent calendar of unanimously supported measures, including several Senate bills and committee bills, and then moved to individual items. SB 391, which would authorize the California Community College Chancellor’s Office to charge reasonable fees for data requests from research partners, drew support from the author and the California Teachers Association, which withdrew its opposition after amendments; the bill passed on a roll call. SB 251, an annual appropriations bill to pay three state claims totaling a little over $1.2 million, was supported by the Attorney General’s office and the Department of Finance and also passed. The committee then deemed the suspense calendar approved, covering SBs 748, 329, 388, 439, 458, 454, and 563, and took public comment on suspense-file bills. Commenters voiced support for SB 88 on biomass and SB 80. The committee next heard SB 477, which would clarify the Fair Employment and Housing Act to help the Civil Rights Department investigate and prosecute discrimination and harassment cases more efficiently; the author described changes to deadlines, complaint definitions, and venue rules, and the bill passed. SB 831, which updates the definition of geological hazards to reflect climate-change-related risks and clarify the California Geological Survey’s duties, received support from industry and passed without recorded opposition. Finally, SB 450, which clarifies California’s jurisdiction over adoption proceedings, including confirmatory adoptions for families who have moved out of state and requires all legal parents to be listed on adoption orders, was presented with support from Equality California and related groups. The bill was described as having no significant state cost and passed on a roll call. Several measures were approved with Republicans not voting, and the committee adjourned after completing its agenda.

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• is to provide buyers a more secure and marketable title, as well as streamlining the title search process
• and the entire title process for real estate professionals, which could include attorneys, title search
• The important thing to note about this is that it does not specifically exclude coal and mineral interests
• 00:08:03.560> excludes<00:08:04.159> coal<00:08:04.400> and<00:08:04.560> mineral
• specifically excludes coal and mineral specifically excludes coal and mineral interest<00:08:05.800

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Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up four bills. House Bill 131, sponsored by Representative Meredith, would give former second-class city fire departments more flexibility in firefighter scheduling. Meredith explained the committee substitute would allow a hybrid “1323” schedule while preserving existing collective bargaining agreements and affecting only 13 cities. There was no opposition or public testimony, and the committee adopted the substitute and passed the bill with a favorable expression. House Bill 256, sponsored by the chair, was presented by Representative Flry and Kentucky Land Title Association President Eric Case. The bill sets a 40-year statutory limit on certain dormant title interests to clear old encumbrances and make titles more marketable, while not specifically excluding coal and mineral interests. The committee adopted the substitute and then passed the bill with a favorable expression. House Bill 290, sponsored by Representative Wilson, would update county law library funding rules to allow local bar associations to use library funds for online legal services, addressing unused balances in some counties. The chair and others said the change would better use the resource for attorneys and the public. The committee approved the bill with a favorable expression. House Bill 368, sponsored by Representative Decker, would let smaller counties and local governments use the same alternative public notice methods already available in larger counties, such as posting notices on government websites after a brief newspaper notice. Supporters from county and city groups said the change would save money, improve efficiency, and help with transparency, while Kentucky Press Association Executive Director David Thompson said newspaper publication costs are relatively small and urged the legislature to set standards for government websites before expanding online notice options. The transcript cuts off during Thompson’s testimony, and no final committee action on HB 368 is shown.

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• Representative Miner: yes. Clerk Reinford: yes. Representative Paige: yes.
• representative miles<00:14:51.560> yes<00:14:52.120> representative<00:14:52.720> Miner
• <00:14:53.600> yes<00:14:54.240> clerk miles yes representative Miner yes clerk miles
• yes representative Miner yes clerk reinford<00:14:55.519> yes<00:14:56.279> representative
• Representative Miner, yes. Clerk Reinford, yes. Representative Paige, yes.

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