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• Not just with work ethic, but with the identity it gave us; values that help hold our family together
• One of the best legislators ever.
• today's conversation is probably one of the most moving conversations I've had in 30 years of being a legislator
• Legislation that weakens the ability for a landowner to maintain future groundwater supplies by making
• We do have a legislative committee that tracks legislation that would impact groundwater management or

Bills: HB1523, HB2109, HB2694, HB3525, HB3898, HB4646, HB5188, HB5219, HB5320, HB5651, HB5655, HB5659, HB5662, HB5672

Keywords: aquifer conservation, Class V injection well, environmental regulation, groundwater protection, municipal water supply, temporary prohibition, water management, reservoir construction, state water plan, Texas Water Code, environmental impact, Brazoria Drainage District, commissioners, elections, vacancies, resignation, HB 3525, North Texas Groundwater Conservation District, groundwater permit, permit amendment

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• And so, and knowing also that this could end up in the, what, Division of Ethics, for a complaint, you
• And if we get parents of young children, that helps us pass better legislation, I think.
• You know, we do not, and we try to often have the ability to legislate morality.
• And so often, we legislate to the lowest common denominator.
• If there's an opportunity for us to create some type of a bookend legislation where we say, and we have

Summary: The committee first took up CS for Senate Bill 304, which would address child protective investigations involving children with certain pre-existing genetic or medical conditions. Senator Sharif said the bill is intended to prevent children from being wrongly removed from their families when symptoms of conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta, rickets, or vitamin deficiencies are mistaken for abuse. Several parents and advocates testified in support, describing long dependency cases and removals they said were caused by misdiagnosis. The committee adopted a substitute amendment that removed language requiring certain medical personnel to provide differential-diagnosis analysis, and the bill then passed favorably with unanimous support. The committee then heard SB 1430 on post-judgment execution proceedings relating to terrorism, sponsored by Senator Collins, who described the long effort by U.S. victims of the FARC to enforce a federal judgment and recover assets. The bill would clarify procedures for terrorism-related judgments, modernize intangible asset law, and help prevent terrorists from hiding assets or blocking wire transfers. After one supportive appearance form and no debate, the bill passed favorably. The committee also approved SB 96, a local claims bill for Jacob Rogers, and SB 382, an affordable housing rent bill that was amended to define base rent and apply to certain shorter-term rental agreements entered after July 1, 2026; SB 382 drew support from housing advocates and some opposition, but passed unanimously. Several claims bills were also approved: SB 4 for Patricia Armini, SB 6 for Jose Correa, SB 28 for Darlene Engerville and J.R., SB 30 for the estate of M.N., and SB 24 for Mandy Penny Lemon, each involving injuries or damages caused by local government or hospital district negligence and each reported favorably after brief testimony and roll calls. The committee also passed SB 658 on waiver or release of liens after discussion about form language and enforceability. SB 72, which would allow campaign funds to pay certain child care expenses incurred while a candidate is actively campaigning, prompted questions about definitions and safeguards; the sponsor said the bill would require the expense to exist only because of campaign activity, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved SB 1142 on release of conservation easements, which would create a statewide process for releasing certain small, low-value parcels from conservation easements if mitigation credits are secured elsewhere. The bill drew support from the sponsor and a property representative, but environmental advocates and President Passidomo raised concerns about flood control, wildlife corridors, and whether the bill was too property-specific; the sponsor said he would continue working on the language. The committee also heard extensive testimony on SB 1622, which would repeal the 2018 customary use law and restore local authority over public beach access. Supporters argued the current law has privatized beaches, hurt tourism, and led to harassment and conflict, while opponents defended private property rights and warned against taking away owners’ ability to exclude others. The transcript ends during testimony on SB 1622, before a final vote is shown.

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• Much of this is based on some bipartisan federal legislation that has passed the U.S. Senate.
• That legislation had some exceptions to protect, like, broadband internet providers, for example.
• What specific incidents of unlawful demolition may have prompted this legislation?
• Ethical agents will still represent Florida athletes, knowing this is a market-leading consumer protection
• Colorado, in particular, recently passed legislation.

Summary: The subcommittee met with a quorum and took up a series of bills, beginning with PCS for HB 743 on social media use by minors. The sponsor said the bill would extend last session’s restrictions by requiring parental access to messages for minors ages 15 and 16 and allowing law enforcement access with a warrant or parental request. Members raised concerns about abuse situations and private communications, but the sponsor said the bill was aimed at protecting children from grooming and trafficking. The PCS was supported in public testimony and passed 15-0. Members then approved HB 1161, which would let victims of altered sexual depictions or deepfakes demand removal of the content and pursue civil remedies if it is not taken down; an amendment clarified a definition tied to federal law, and the bill passed 14-0. The committee also passed local bills for Duval County (HB 4053) and Oviedo/Seminole County (HB 4031) creating special alcohol licensing exception areas, and HB 717, which increases penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places, with supporters from historic preservation and local government groups. The committee next approved HB 1035 on building permits for single-family dwellings, as amended, to extend permit validity around building code updates, speed approvals after emergencies, and create faster review timelines for smaller projects; members questioned possible loopholes and storm-related applications, while the home builders association supported the measure. It also passed PCS for HB 1219 on employment agreements, creating a framework for covered non-compete and garden leave agreements for higher-wage employees or those with access to confidential information; several members objected to its impact on workers and the marketplace, and the vote was 11-5. Additional favorable votes were taken on HB 799 regarding condominium alcohol licenses, HB 869 expanding underground utility contractors’ scope to include certain fire line work after a contested amendment and testimony from both utility and fire sprinkler groups, HB 1071 on alternative plan reviews and inspections, PCS for HB 981 on athlete representation and NIL compensation, and PCS for HB 801 on HVAC/mechanical contractors repairing and replacing certain pool heaters, both of which drew mixed testimony and debate over scope and safety. The final item introduced was HB 311 on repair of motorized wheelchairs, which the sponsor said would improve access to parts, tools, and independent repair options for users.

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• </c><01:15:53.960><c> or</c> interest and B says uh the legislator or interest and B says uh the legislator
• </c><01:34:10.280><c> is</c> similar to what this legislation is similar to what this legislation is
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Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 622, but after the sponsor said further research raised concerns, he asked that the bill be tabled. The committee then moved in executive session and voted unanimously to find the bill inexpedient to legislate, sending it to consent. The committee also retained House Bill 349, the ophthalmologic laser bill, after members said more time was needed for the professions involved to work out training standards and provide additional information; that motion also passed unanimously. The committee then discussed House Bill 244, a municipal building/fire code recodification measure. Members said the bill needed more review and careful scrutiny because of its length and possible unintended effects, and they voted unanimously to retain it as well. House Bill 534 was then heard; the sponsor said the bill did not do what was intended because of a misunderstanding about current processing, and the committee voted inexpedient to legislate and placed it on consent. The committee next considered House Bill 233, with an amendment to remove a requirement affecting the New Hampshire Vaccine Association. Supporters argued the bill would reduce an unnecessary burden and improve transparency, while opponents said the committee should not single out one private 501(c)(3) organization. The amendment was adopted 8-5, and the bill as amended then passed 7-6; a minority report was requested. Finally, the committee opened House Bill 536, a proposed 1.5% cost-of-living adjustment for certain state retirees. The sponsor and supporters argued retirees had not received adequate COLAs and that the bill would help offset inflation, while the retirement system testified that the proposal would add significant costs, including an estimated $1.5 million for the state, $6.6 million for political subdivisions, and about $100.7 million in present-value unfunded liability, with the impact reflected in future employer contribution rates.

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• So I think that's even an ethical thing.
• I'd like to thank the state of Minnesota for considering legislation enabling helium exploration work
• </c><01:07:37.520><c> enabling</c> for considering legislation enabling for considering legislation enabling
• So it makes me proud, and also I'm excited to continue moving this legislation forward so we can do it
• So it makes me proud, and also I'm excited to continue moving this legislation forward so we can do it

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• ><c> passing</c><04:30:32.080><c> this</c> fellow legislators for passing this fellow legislators for
• </c> the executive and the legislative the executive and the legislative branches<04:57:47.280><c> as
• </c> piece of legislation. Thank you. piece of legislation. Thank you.
• </c> job as legislators here in this body. job as legislators here in this body.
• And so it's of a legislative session.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• </c> legislation affecting veteran issues. legislation affecting veteran issues.
• </c> between the executive and legislative between the executive and legislative branches.<01:06:20.799
• </c> between the executive and legislative between the executive and legislative branches.<02:21:48.240
• That's why we have a legislative body That's why we have a legislative body that<02:54:49.600><c> will
• Serious legislating?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And two, our legislated eligibility.
• </c> that one of the goal of this legislation that one of the goal of this legislation is<02:24:26.960
• I move inexpedient to legislate. And Representative Drew, a second. Okay.
• I move inexpedient to legislate. And Representative Drew, a second. Okay.
• </c> Representative Palaza: Uh, I'm moving expedient to legislate. Okay.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Involves, you know, ethics violations and all kinds of stuff.
• What that does, and what it also addresses, is that many times throughout our legislative discussions
• Yeah, it was a legislative decision. It's a 0.2%; it amounts to about $60,000 a year.
• Did you help craft the legislation?" "Yes.
• </c> 2020 did you help craft the legislation 2020 did you help craft the legislation here here here yes

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Technology heard testimony on several measures, beginning with SB 1343, which would amend quorum requirements for the Small Business Regulatory Review Board. The board chair testified in support, saying it has been difficult to fill all seats and that using active seats for quorum would help the board function more effectively. No opposition or questions were raised, and the committee moved on. The committee then heard SB 1578, which drew mixed testimony. DBEDT supported the measure and the Attorney General suggested inserting preamble language from HB 1025 to provide historical context on the East-West Center. Austin Martin of the Libertarian Party of Hawaiʻi opposed the bill, arguing it could invite improper behavior, create loosely regulated satellite offices, increase foreign influence, and add competition for land ownership. The committee took no vote during the hearing. The bulk of the meeting focused on SB 1641, a measure to establish a Hawaiʻi film commission/authority and related funding and governance structure. DBEDT supported the intent and offered friendly amendments to clarify the distinction between film and media industries, while the Honolulu Film Office and labor representatives from IATSE, Teamsters, and Pride at Work supported the bill but urged changes. Their concerns centered on conflicts of interest, especially having producers on the commission, and they asked for more labor representation and clearer oversight rules. The Attorney General raised constitutional and special-fund concerns, saying the grant standards and special-fund language needed work. Committee members discussed renaming the entity as a Hawaiʻi Film Authority, broadening its scope beyond cultural production, adjusting the commission makeup, and clarifying funding sources, including the existing film and creative industries fund and the 0.2% rebate contribution. No final vote was taken in the portion provided, but members indicated the bill would need substantial revisions and an HD1.

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• legislation on the floor this week.
• We legislated bills on this floor.
• </c><02:29:37.840><c> days</c> all members have five legislative days all members have five legislative
• It also includes important legislation by Mr.
• ISA to provide for a legislation by Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• </c> or by the members caucus or legislative or by the members caucus or legislative body.<00:03:07.599
• </c> or House may uh establish a legislative or House may uh establish a legislative email<00:04:50.639
• </c> very clear that the legislative very clear that the legislative telephone<00:05:12.000><c> number
• </c> with how I got to the legislation with how I got to the legislation And<00:10:56.800><c> I</c><00
• </c><00:19:11.600><c> body</c> of association with a legislative body of association with a legislative

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Legislators.
• What is the legislation?
• authority and legislative intent in legislative authority and legislative intent in, you know, if there's
• There may be unclear legislative guidance.
• They've looked at legislative history.

Keywords: 996, all

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• We would love to have a good showing of legislators this year to support VPAP's important work.
• This legislation relates to enforcement of vehicle liens, property value.
• This was legislation to... Dr. Hernandez. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• This legislation relates to elections. and 74 different bills, same patron.
• This legislation relates to elections, absentee, and provisional ballots, a cure process.

Keywords: April 22, 2026 - Reconvened Session, 976, house, all

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• marking four years of dedicated efforts by students across all nine HBCUs to establish the Texas HBCU Legislative
• They're doing legislative research. and they are our future emerging leaders.
• If you see me walking around the House, I'm working on the legislation that is so important to all of
• HB 4708 by Monning relating to the Texas Ethics Commission Jurisdiction. to administer and enforce laws
• Provided legislative it by any number for the committee on state affairs a share 193 by hopper proposing

Bills: HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment

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• I'd like to also add my support to this legislation.
• Last year we had a legislative pay increase.
• So this legislation corrects that discrepancy.
• This legislation does three things.
• But there is another reason this legislation matters.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate convened with 27 members present at the start, heard prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the corrected journal, and then moved through committee reports, messages from the House, and first- and second-reading referrals. Several resolutions and memorials were introduced, including SCR 125 on legislative compensation and SR 121 on transportation rules, along with multiple bills referred to committees or advanced for printing and second reading. The chamber also recessed briefly for caucus and later reconvened with a quorum of 33 senators present. On third reading, the Senate passed a series of bills, often by unanimous or near-unanimous roll calls. Among the measures debated were SB 1347, a transparency bill requiring more reporting from the Idaho Housing and Finance Association on federal housing and homelessness funds, which passed after supporters argued it would improve oversight and opponents warned of duplicative reporting. SB 1369 rewrote Idaho’s civil venue statute to make it more readable and allow filing where the cause of action occurred; SB 1358 adjusted career ladder rules so administrators returning to teaching could count administrative experience; and SB 1379 raised the Project CHOICE vehicle registration fee to help recruit and retain Idaho State Police troopers, drawing debate over public safety, taxpayer costs, and impacts on local law enforcement. The Senate also passed HB 635 requiring the Professional Standards Commission to report suspected criminal conduct to law enforcement, HB 532 standardizing DMV identity requirements, HB 520 standardizing hearing notices under the Administrative Procedure Act, HB 541 clarifying the definition of a child for electronic enticement offenses, HB 581 allowing the Legislature to formally notify the Supreme Court when court rules appear to conflict with statute, HB 599 changing distribution of public school digital content funds to a needs-based process, HB 544 extending military leave from 120 to 160 hours, HB 642 correcting death benefits for surviving families of fallen public safety officers and firefighters, HB 560 creating an option for jury-eligible residents to serve as county election workers, HB 697 separating election-crime offenses into distinct code sections, HB 698 closing a voting-rights loophole for felons convicted in other states, HB 503 transferring the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to the Department of Water Resources, and HB 676 revising geothermal water application rules. Most of these bills passed with little opposition, and titles were approved for transmission back to the House. The Senate also introduced new bills on public utilities and elections, and later began debate on HB 737 to merge the Office of Species Conservation with the Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources, though that discussion was not completed in the excerpt.

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• common</c><00:12:37.360><c> sense</c> This legislation is a common sense This legislation is a common
• </c><02:14:26.880><c> to</c> they brought a strong work ethic to they brought a strong work ethic to
• </c><03:35:56.160><c> days</c> all members have five legislative days all members have five legislative
• </c><04:13:17.680><c> that</c> but actually debating legislation that but actually debating legislation
• </c><06:44:58.478><c> veterans</c> legislation that ensures our veterans legislation that ensures our

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• She is an IT consultant for our legislative website and will be observing the legislative process.
• So, the teeth of this legislation... will this have to...
• Um, what legislative day is this? I think... oh, the seventh. Seventh legislative day, yes sir.
• the next legislative day.
• So this becomes very significant to have this piece of legislation.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• again, we're looking at common-sense problems, but with your skill set and what you guys are, the work ethic
• again, we're looking at common-sense problems, but with your skill set and what you guys are, the work ethic
• again, we're looking at common-sense problems, but with your skill set and what you guys are, the work ethic
• I'm hopeful that in the next legislative session, we're going to be able to bring that information to

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee held an informational briefing on the State of Hawaii’s affirmative litigation against the federal administration, with no public testimony. Attorney General Lopez and deputies said the office’s goal is to enforce the rule of law, not make partisan points, and noted that Hawaii is involved in 27 ongoing cases. They grouped the cases into four broad areas: immigration, funding freezes and grant terminations, federal agency dismantling/reductions in force, and protecting elections, health, and safety. Several immigration-related cases were discussed in detail. These included a challenge to the federal sharing of Medicaid data with DHS for immigration enforcement, a similar challenge to USDA’s demand for SNAP applicant and recipient data, and litigation over immigration-enforcement conditions attached to federal grants. The office also described the birthright citizenship executive order, saying it conflicts with the 14th Amendment and Supreme Court precedent; lower courts granted preliminary relief, and the U.S. Supreme Court later addressed only the scope of nationwide injunctions, not the merits. In the Department of Transportation case, the court granted a preliminary injunction against the “Duffy directive,” finding the immigration conditions lacked statutory authority, were arbitrary and capricious, and violated the Spending Clause and APA. The briefing also covered multiple funding disputes. In the education funding freeze case, the Department of Education and OMB withheld about $6 billion in formula funds, including roughly $33 million for Hawaii; after suit was filed, the funds were released. Other cases included the termination of over $11 billion in public health grants, which affected Hawaii Department of Health grants, the NIH indirect cost cap case, and NIH grant terminations tied to DEI, transgender issues, and vaccine hesitancy. The speakers said some cases have already resulted in preliminary or permanent injunctions, while others remain on appeal or are still being litigated.

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• I'm asking for a yes vote on this legislation before us.
• I'm asking for a yes vote on this legislation before us.
• I'm asking for a yes vote on this legislation before us. asking for a yes vote on this legislation before
• This is a complex piece of legislation.
• I would ask for your support to pass this piece of legislation forward.

Bills: SB5536, SB5868, SJM8006, SB6011

Keywords: divorce, dissolution, marriage, domestic partnership, property division, real property, community property, separate property, liabilities, family law, equitable distribution, court order, personal jurisdiction, absent spouse, absent domestic partner, creditors, secured creditors, unsecured creditors, home equity, family home

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• . legislation so that legislation will be a bit more specific in terms of the commissioners, their background
• the enabling legislation.
• What are some of the legislation? that is coming up. I did not mention CYFD.
• We stand in strong support of the legislation.
• Is it the Legislative Health and Human Services, Madam Chair? Madam Chair, yes.