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• Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to enter into 287(g) agreements to the maximum extent permitted
• Representative Joseph, argumentative questions are not permitted.
• deputized as 287(g) task force under the 287(g) task force model and under the federal guidance will be permitted
• deputized as 287(g) task force under the 287(g) task force model and under the federal guidance will be permitted
• deputized as 287(g) task force under the 287(g) task force model and under the federal guidance will be permitted

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for the Parkland shooting victims, the Pledge of Allegiance, and adoption of the special order report for the day. The chamber then moved into a special-order agenda focused almost entirely on immigration-related measures, beginning with Senate Memorial 6C urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide guidance and training for 287(g) agreements. The memorial was adopted 85-27 after brief debate, with supporters arguing Florida should help maximize federal immigration enforcement and opponents saying Congress, not the state, should fix immigration policy. The House next took up Senate Bill 4C, an immigration bill creating new state offenses for illegal entry and reentry by adult unauthorized aliens and requiring a mandatory death sentence for an unauthorized alien convicted of a capital felony. Members debated constitutional concerns, due process, racial profiling, fiscal impacts, and whether the bill intruded on federal immigration authority. Several amendments were offered and defeated, including proposals to extend protections to Venezuelans with TPS, to remove the mandatory death penalty, to protect certain long-term immigrant workers and teachers, to expand exemptions for Haitians and humanitarian parole recipients, and to create a task force on best practices for immigration enforcement in schools and other sensitive locations. A final amendment to strip the bill as unconstitutional was also rejected. The bill then passed 85-29. The final measure discussed was Senate Bill 2C, which creates a State Board of Immigration Enforcement led by the Governor and Cabinet, establishes grants and incentive bonuses for local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities, repeals the fee waiver for undocumented students beginning July 1, 2025, and appropriates more than $300 million for immigration enforcement. The sponsor described it as a broad enforcement package, while questions from members focused on the impact on current students who receive in-state tuition and whether the bill would remove incentives for those already enrolled. The transcript ends during that exchange, before final action on SB 2C is shown.

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• who are in the act of voting would not be subject to the current electioneering laws and would be permitted
• Permit again your humble slaves to lay before this honorable assembly some of their grievances which
• 06.599> Heaven this be right forbid it gracious Heaven this be right forbid it gracious Heaven permit
• 08.480> humble<01:59:08.880> slaves<01:59:09.320> to<01:59:09.480> lay permit
• again your humble slaves to lay permit again your humble slaves to lay before<01:59:10.239> this<

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Boundary setbacks, permits, and building codes would also apply.
• Boundary setbacks, permits, and building codes would also apply.
• <01:20:42.239> building boundary setbacks, permits, and building boundary setbacks, permits
• Restores local control via permits. Reinstates manufactured housing language.
• Senator Rearen to speak. with the conditional use permit. You with the conditional use permit.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• S-1343 by Senator Pennacchio permits students to be eligible for high school graduation credits in career
• S-3387 by Senator McCurgy permits members of the New Jersey National Guard to transfer 50% of certain

Keywords: 1146, all

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• research through commercialization, and this bill also begins the process of creating a streamlined permitting
• Our air quality management districts will not permit any power plant that doesn't meet its world-class

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And truly, this is a time-permitting, resources-permitting type of study and assessment.

Summary: The committee first approved the November minutes by roll call vote, with a majority of members voting aye and some members excused. Staff then provided brief litigation updates: Fowler et al. v. Leathers remains pending in federal district court over interest calculations on transferred TERS funds, with summary judgment motions expected to be heard May 1; Dolan v. King County was decided against the state in Pierce County Superior Court on the issue of recouping attorney’s fees from a former PERS member, though no fees were assessed against the state in that case. An actuarial update noted upcoming presentations on the agency’s work and the latest valuation report, including new contribution rates reflecting updated demographic assumptions. The committee then reviewed its draft interim work plan and correspondence items, focusing on requests related to Plan 3, Plan 1 COLAs, teacher retirement age, and a missed early retirement factor. Members discussed a possible study of Plan 3’s design and outcomes compared with Plan 2, including retirement ages and benefit adequacy, and staff was asked to work with DRS on a study outline. The committee also discussed ongoing COLA requests and the need for retiree groups to bring forward a more formal proposal for the next budget cycle, with members noting that any recommendation should likely be made by October or November. Another major topic was the study of LEOFF 1 medical/disability boards, including how many boards exist, how they operate, and what costs they incur; staff said it was still gathering basic information and would provide an overview next month. Staff also explained planned changes to how correspondence will be handled and posted online due to cybersecurity concerns. The committee approved the May agenda by voice vote and then adjourned.

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• THEN THEY HAVE TO SAY THERE ON CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT ALREADY.
• YOU ARE NOT GOING TO HAVE CONCEALED CARRY PERMITS PEOPLE WALKING AROUND CAMPUS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT SHOW

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• So even though the permitting is different in the two states, the geological conditions of that area
• “Put in more stations and monitor that area as best as we can, but the permitting is what drives most

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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• seek to reduce air pollution through traditional programs like our cleaner projects, monitoring, permitting
• It will allow the permitting of gravity wells with appropriate and rigorous testing and reporting afterward

Summary: The Assembly Natural Resources Committee met with some initial delay while waiting for quorum, then approved the consent calendar items SB 234, SB 484, and SB 839. The committee heard several bills focused on wildfire mitigation, biomass use, climate resilience, and geologic hazard mapping. Members and witnesses repeatedly emphasized the need to balance climate, air quality, public health, and land management goals, with testimony both supporting and opposing biomass-related proposals. SB 88 (Caballero) would direct state agencies to support beneficial uses of forest and agricultural biomass, including biochar and low-carbon energy. Supporters argued it would reduce open burning, improve air quality, and create rural economic opportunities; opponents, including environmental groups, argued woody biomass energy is costly, polluting, and harmful to forests and communities. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations. SB 653 (Cortese) defining environmentally sensitive vegetation management also passed, with supporters describing it as a voluntary framework to align wildfire fuel reduction with biodiversity and habitat restoration; no opposition was heard, and a member requested to be added as a coauthor. The committee also approved SCR 50 (Stern), which urges state climate agencies to define maladaptation and develop criteria for reviewing climate-related policies and investments, and SB 567 (Limón), a pilot program to study converting idle oil wells into gravity energy storage wells. SB 567 drew support from the sponsor and labor/local government witnesses, while the Water Replenishment District opposed unless amended, citing groundwater protection concerns in key basins and asking for additional safeguards. Finally, SB 831 (Limón) passed, clarifying the scope of geologic hazards to include conditions tied to climate change and natural disasters such as post-fire debris flows, subsidence, and coastal erosion. All measures were reported out of committee, with several absent-member votes later added to complete the roll.

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• This was a facility that was operating under various permits and polluted.
• Not general fund: the environmental license plate fee, the waste discharge permit fund, etc.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• You know, they can call a developer in and say, hey, either clean it up or you get denied your permit
• So yeah, you have to go to PNZ, get a permit, let them know what you're spraying.

Bills: HB2013, HB4163, HB4810

Keywords: property owners associations, chickens, urban farming, land use, homeowner rights, agriculture, municipal regulation, governmental requirements, farm management, inspections, border control, trade, state funding, 1184, house, all

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• IT PERMITS BUT DOES NOT REQUIRE THE DAY TO BE SUITABLY OBSERVED IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THE CAPITAL AND ELSEWHERE
• IT PERMITS INSTRUCTION TO BE DELIVERED ON THE DESIGNATED DAY OF THE HARMFUL IMPACTS OF THE HOLOCAUST

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• At least the permit process gave them that process because people had to come in and at least buy a permit
• And if they didn't have a permit, then they could be able to question them about it.
• And if they didn't have a permit.
• And if they didn't have a permit,<02:19:48.319> then<02:19:48.479> they<02:19:48.640>
• could be able to permit, then they could be able to question<02:19:49.359> them<02:19:49.520>

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber received several House messages referring local bills to the Committee on Local Legislation, including measures affecting Lawrence, Clayurn, Limestone, Shelby, and Alabaster. The Senate also recognized guests in the gallery, including local leaders, law enforcement officials, and a Jackson County Junior Leadership group. During personal privilege remarks, Senator Figures offered a tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., highlighting his civil rights legacy, political influence, and impact on Black voter participation and representation; the Senate observed a moment of silence. Senator Smitherman also thanked her for the remarks. The Senate then adopted Senate Joint Resolution 47, mourning the death and celebrating the life of John J. Guthrie Jr., and Senate Joint Resolution 48, commending Tommy Jax for emergency actions to help a sick child. The Senate considered numerous confirmations from the Committee on Confirmations, all receiving favorable reports and being confirmed by unanimous or near-unanimous roll calls, including Walter Bracie and Eric Bone to the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission, Morgan Garner and Susie Beal to the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure, and Joe Brown, Brian Williams, James Spears, Charles Hedrickk, and Kathy Pierce to the Alabama Board of Polygraph Examiners. Committee reports also advanced several bills, including local legislation and county/municipal government measures. On the floor, the Senate adopted a special order calendar and passed or adopted several bills: SB 239 on child custody jurisdiction enforcement, SB 190 on a sales tax exemption for an ocular eye service company, SB 252 on Governor’s Mansion Authority employees and leave benefits, SB 170 on health savings account regulatory coordination, SB 210 on the chiropractic board, SB 242 on commercial driver’s licenses, and SB 70 on crimes and offenses. SB 247 on insurance was carried over at the sponsor’s request for further work, and SB 83 on guardianships and conservatorships was taken up with discussion of a committee amendment to clarify removal of proceedings from probate to circuit court and notice requirements; the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

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• It is sensible for plan fiduciaries to be permitted to consider such factors and to be able to adopt
• And that's precisely what the rule from the Biden administration permitted.
• Plan fiduciaries to be permitted to consider such factors and to be able to adopt them if they don't
• And that's precisely what the rule from the Biden administration permitted.
• <00:58:00.799> to fiduciaries would be permitted to fiduciaries would be permitted to consider

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, January 15, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• <01:01:35.839> under state so to speak unless permitted under state so to speak unless permitted
• because religious instruction is not permitted.
• <01:19:51.840> to the public schools are not permitted to the public schools are not permitted
• . permitted. permitted.
• <01:52:36.719> the not they were going to permit the not they were going to permit the Chromebook

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• They will get, in order to present proof of bonding and insurance, and it also permits them to obtain
• uh<00:04:02.959> and<00:04:03.239> it<00:04:03.480> also<00:04:03.840> permits
• <00:04:04.519> them<00:04:04.720> to insurance uh and it also permits them to insurance
• uh and it also permits them to obtain<00:04:05.400> a<00:04:05.640> contractor obtain
• If this were not true, all antiquated and modified machines would not be legally permitted in use today

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <03:49:14.479> Seeing<03:49:14.800> no<03:49:15.040> further permitting fees
• Seeing no further permitting fees.
• <03:57:54.239> By<03:57:54.560> streamlining<03:57:55.279> permit<03:57:55.680
• By streamlining permit and energy goals.
• By streamlining permit and reducing<03:57:56.479> regulatory<03:57:57.279> redundancies,

Keywords: 981, all

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• You may be allowed to continue if time permits.
• If disconnected while presenting testimony, you may be allowed to continue if time permits.
• <01:56:45.199> please<01:56:45.520> note to continue if time permits please note to
• continue if time permits please note that<01:56:45.960> the<01:56:46.079> house<01:56:
• It authorizes a landowner or lessee of important agricultural lands to apply to a county for a permit

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• In addition to that, we also have typically 24 temporary permits for people who are going through residency
• In addition to that, we also have typically 24 temporary permits for people who are going through residency
• In addition to that, we also have typically 24 temporary permits for people who are going through residency
• project regulatory program and increases project regulatory program and increases project permit
• This proposal also proposes fee increases for licenses, notifications, permits, and variances.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Health and Human Services Committee met on January 28, 2025, to review Governor’s budget proposals for several health-related licensing boards. The chair said no formal action would be taken and noted that final budget language was not yet available. The committee began with an overview from Bridget Anderson of the health-related licensing boards, who explained that the boards are fee-funded, operate as independent executive agencies, and handle licensing, complaints, rulemaking, and disciplinary matters. She also noted that the Board of Dentistry’s budget includes the Administrative Services Unit and criminal background check program, which can make the budget graphs appear larger than the dentistry board’s own operations. The Board of Dentistry requested funding for a new administrative staff position, estimating about $100,000 in salary, insurance, and fringe costs, to replace support lost when an administrative position was reclassified. Anderson said the board handled more than 300 complaints last year, with cases becoming more complex, especially involving surgical and implant procedures and imaging. Members asked about dental Medicaid access, but Anderson said that issue would be better directed to DHS’s Medicaid oral health division. The Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy requested a full-time position due to rapid growth in the number of regulated professionals, from about 4,000 in 2014 to nearly 10,000 now, and also sought authority to set a fee for out-of-state applicants under the Counseling Compact, with a cap of up to $100 though the board expects to charge much less. The Board of Podiatric Medicine asked to raise its fee ceiling, saying fees had not been increased since 1999 and that the board now faces a structural deficit of about $40,000 per year and declining reserves. Several senators expressed concern about “not-to-exceed” fee authority, calling it too open-ended and suggesting the legislature should scrutinize specific fee needs rather than approve broad ceilings. Similar concerns were raised during the Board of Chiropractic Examiners presentation, where the board sought $100,000 in additional spending authority and a fee increase after 32 years without an adjustment; members questioned the proposed ceiling approach and asked for more historical information before deciding. The Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice also discussed fee-setting authority, with the executive director explaining that the board had previously lowered fees without clear authority and later faced audit questions; she requested funding for a vacant administrative position, saying applications and revenues have increased sharply and no fee increase would be needed. The final presentation began with the Board of Pharmacy, which said it serves more than 26,000 licensees and oversees the Prescription Monitoring Program and opioid product registration. The board requested an extension of previously appropriated general fund dollars through fiscal year 2027 to continue paying legal costs tied to the insulin safety net lawsuit, emphasizing that this was not a new funding request but an extension of existing authority. No votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting.

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• little bit about what it would take to attract private sector investment into this sector and the permitting
• And so what we've laid out here is permitting in two phases, early site permitting, where, you know,
• The risks are just too high from a permitting and a cost standpoint, from a private sector standpoint
• with Kairos, they've poured first concrete in Tennessee, and TerraPower just received a construction permit
• They've poured first concrete in Tennessee, and TerraPower just received a construction permit.

Keywords: 908, all