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• If not, the chair recognizes Representative Gervin Hawkins to close the hearing. Close on her bill.
• And I reserve my right to close. Thank you.
• So this bill really closes a gap, like Mr.
• So with that closing, I reserve the right to close, Madam Chair. Thank you. Members.
• Those are our primary concerns.

Bills: HB741 , HB 1199 , HB2070 , HB2402 , HB2542 , HB2665 , HB2789 , HB3096 , HB3396 , HB3595 , HB3747 , HB4116 , HB4127

Committee: House Human Services

Keywords: child welfare, relative caregiver, monetary assistance, Department of Family and Protective Services, child custody, family law, emergency power, nursing facilities, assisted living, generator requirements, health and safety, emergency generators, power outage, emergency generator, assisted living facilities, power source, child abuse, neglect registry, court findings, Medicaid

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• I close by highlighting some important aspects of the Chapter 90 bill.
• In 2025, the agency closed In 2025, the agency closed eight corrective action plans, or CAPs, from the
• This is not the close right. Talking about the long-term. This is not the close right.
• So, you know, something we've really paid close attention to.
• We’re nowhere close. Correct me if I’m wrong.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Ways and Means

Keywords: 1212, all

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• We'll summarize the contents of the report, of course, and then we'll close with a review of the tax
• A solar energy system is a set of devices whose primary purpose is to collect solar energy, convert it
• purpose is to devices whose primary purpose is to collect<00:52:13.839><c> solar</c><00:52:14.160><c
• </c><00:59:17.040><c> The</c><00:59:17.359><c> primary</c><00:59:17.839><c> drive</c><00:59:18.079><c
• The primary drive of the until 2016.

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, but we've also worked very closely with the emergency management agencies.
• And so, you know, we work closely with them as a CERT instructor.
• So we have been working pretty closely with them.
• Um, so we have been working pretty closely with them.
• </c><01:24:49.920><c> and</c> Miku to say something in closing and Miku to say something in closing and

Bills: HB2437 , HB1815 , HB1614 , HB1613 , HB1612 , HB2411 , HB2597 , HB2583 , HB2474 , HB1863 , HB2590 , HB1813 , HB1838 , HB2138 , HB1967 , HB1576 , HB2139 , HB1605 , HB2113 , HB812 , HB1831 , HB1707 , HB2561 , HB1805 , HB2469 , HB2472 , HB2387 , HB1658 , HB1661 , HB1664 , HB1859 , HB2276 , HB2335 , HB1656 , HB2116 , HB2272 , HB2273 , HB2340 , HB2158 , HB2339 , HB2489 , HB2159 , HB2171 , HB2338 , HB2005 , HB1952 , HB1872 , HB1676 , HB2384 , HB2614 , HB20 , HB1776 , HB1565 , HB2310 , HB1975 , HB1801 , HB1668 , HB2114 , HB1972 , HB1546 , HB1518 , HB1131 , HB2208 , HB2156 , HB2268 , HB2622 , HB2581 , HB2498 , HB2443 , HB1577 , HB2033 , HB2031 , HB2023 , HB1969 , HB1973 , HB1974 , HB2315 , HB2343 , HB2501 , HB2505 , HB816 , HB1562 , HB1591 , HB1853 , HB1854 , HB1871 , HB1965 , HB1966 , HB1537 , HB1541 , HB276 , HB2606 , HB2270 , HB1920 , HB1756 , HB1727 , HB1718 , HB1715 , HB1713 , HB1711

Keywords: arts education, student engagement, cultural literacy, public schools, funding, State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, SFCA, Performing Arts Grants Program, arts grants, culture and the arts, history and the humanities, King Kamehameha Celebration Commission, Works of Art Special Fund, one percent for art, public art, art in public places, relocatable works of art, DBEDT, Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, DAGS

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• My primary responsibility is leading the city's transportation safety efforts.
• We're also working closely with... are vital to survival so I'm I'm are vital to survival so I'm I'm
• </c><00:33:29.720><c> with</c> County, we're also working closely with our partners at St.
• They work closely with first responders, and he can answer better than I can. Thank you.
• Senator Dibble, um, our staff just told me that the primary staff responsible for that report has had

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And that is your only primary witness?
• Senator Grayson, you may close. Respectfully ask for an aye vote. Okay, so let's call the roll.

Committee: Senate Banking and Financial Institutions

Summary: The Senate Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions met on SB 972 and a consent calendar item, initially without a quorum. SB 972 was presented by Senator Grayson as a bill to modernize the California Financing Law for non-bank lenders by creating a streamlined umbrella licensing process for SEC-registered investment advisers and their advised lending vehicles. The sponsor, LSTA, testified in support, saying the current process creates duplicative licensing, long delays, and reduced access to capital for California companies, while the bill would preserve DFPI oversight and increase fee revenue. No one testified in opposition. After quorum was established, the committee voted 4-0 to move SB 972 forward, with the motion later recorded as a due pass to the Senate Judiciary Committee. The committee also took up the consent calendar, which was adopted after additional members arrived, with a final recorded vote of 6-0. The committee then adjourned.

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• And that is your only primary witness?
• Senator Grayson, you may close. Respectfully ask for an aye vote. Okay, so let's call the roll.

Committee: Senate Banking and Financial Institutions

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• The primary reasons were prices at the pump almost doubled from $1.91 to $3.80 and stayed that way for
• So the primary factors in play, What factors are in play?
• So the primary factors in play most recently are unemployment in Arizona.
• But the Wilcox AMA is very close by. I think they have been involved in the process.
• But the Wilcox AMA is very close by. I think they have been involved in the process.

Bills: HB2014 , HB2031 , HB2078 , HB2102 , HB2103 , HB2117 , HB2261 , HB2262 , HB2264 , HB2278 , HB2428 , HB2494 , HB2756 , HB2758 , HB2762 , HB2782 , HB2932 , HB2933 , HB2986

Committee: Senate Natural Resources

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, water rights, groundwater, Willcox, active management area, certificate of grandfathered rights, Arizona legislature, aggregate mining, reclamation plans, environmental protection, public safety, land use, domestic water, improvement district, water delivery, water hauling

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• And so this closes that loophole. >> So brief follow-up, Mr.
• </c><00:15:29.800><c> Uh</c> And this bill would close some of those loopholes. I've looked at it.
• > thing,</c> Another mechanic do a particular thing, yet, you know, they're still working on that primary
• component, that primary truck, or that primary engine.
• He operated multiple businesses in the Dorton area for probably close to 40 years and employed hundreds

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 958, all

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• The primary role of monitoring that will occur for the wells within the Health Protection Zone will be
• I don't think in either of those FIRs there was any dispute that being in close proximity to oil and
• The Oil Conservation Division could allow them to continue and drill close to the school.
• Okay, I don't think it's the primary focus of the bill.
• That's not a primary option.

Committee: House House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources

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• . >> Close. All right. Let's have a show of hands.
• &gt;&gt; Close.<00:34:40.079><c> All</c><00:34:40.159><c> right.
• Let's have a show of &gt;&gt; Close. All right.
• So I think when you look at this, the primary changes are that it's the not less than five years added
• </c> uh Representative Remac was a primary uh Representative Remac was a primary sponsor<00:40:18.720

Committee: Joint Judiciary, Division B

Keywords: Judiciary, Division B - Room 409, 25 February, 2026; 9:00 A.M., 925, all

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• </c> provides a forum to do closed-door provides a forum to do closed-door sessions<00:43:25.280><c>
• Closing comments, Representative Banner.
• </c> Closing comments, Representative Banner. Closing comments, Representative Banner.
• Closing member discussion. All right. Closing member discussion.
• So I think if um a primary defendant.

Bills: HF3455 , HF3936 , HF3860 , HF3656 , HF4060

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: public television, funding, Minnesota, operations, appropriation, cybersecurity, state government, legislative commission, extension, technology, civil law enforcement, attorney general, record custody, government transparency, legal services, 1183, house

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• And with that, I will close the hearing on SB 6013 and reopen the hearing on SB 6291.
• The hearing on 6291 was closed.
• I know that a recent refinery is closing completely to.
• So as you heard earlier in the briefing, this bill closes a loophole in CETA, which is our 100% clean
• The bill closes loopholes in Washington's signature clean electricity law, CETA.

Summary: The committee heard several bills and took testimony on each. SB 6013 would update ski lift terminology in State Parks law to include aerial tramways, tows, and conveyors; the sponsor and Washington State Parks said it is a simple technical update and a companion to a House bill previously passed by the committee. SB 6291 would extend from two to four years the time a non-certified on-site wastewater inspector may work under supervision before becoming certified; the sponsor and local public health witnesses said the change would help retain staff because the certification exam is difficult, offered only twice a year, and often results in turnover if the deadline is missed. The committee also heard ESB 6246, which would change policy for emissions-intensive, trade-exposed facilities under the Climate Commitment Act. The bill would require Ecology to produce a new report on post-2034 allowance reductions and leakage risk, and would require EITEs to submit periodic assessments of technically and economically feasible emissions-reduction options, reviewed by a licensed engineer. Supporters said the bill is a necessary first step to plan for decarbonization while keeping industry in Washington; environmental groups urged stronger third-party verification and clearer reporting, while industry groups supported the general framework but asked for changes on leakage analysis, confidentiality, and penalties. Ecology supported the overall direction but raised concerns about implementation language and resource needs. Finally, SSB 5982 would expand Clean Energy Transformation Act coverage to include port districts that distribute electricity and certain large self-generating or affected market customers, while preserving some exemptions for pre-existing cogeneration and certain PUDs. Supporters said the bill closes loopholes so all new generation is subject to clean electricity standards, especially as ports and data centers explore behind-the-meter or fossil generation. Opponents from industrial and business groups argued the bill could sweep in facilities that were not intended to be covered and could create additional costs during a period of tight power supply. Ecology and Commerce testified that the bill would clarify CETA but noted possible effects on no-cost allowance allocations under the Climate Commitment Act. No votes or final actions were taken in the hearing.

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• I have work very closely with them.
• I'm &gt;&gt; We are getting close on time.
• goals that are their stated primary goals.
• There are three primary goals that are their<02:01:21.760><c> stated</c><02:01:22.159><c> primary</c
• Pillar one their stated primary goals.

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call - 0:00:00 Approval of Minutes – 0:03:50 Robotics Education – 0:04:18 Canopy KY – 0:14:15 Comprehensive Support and Improvement – 0:23:20 Postsecondary Credit Alignment – 0:53:15 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in K-12 Settings – 1:21:25 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations – 2:05:15 Adjournment 2:05:41, 958, all

Summary: The committee opened with a roll call, confirmed a quorum, approved the minutes by voice vote, and recognized a guest of Senator Hickden, retired judge Dan Kelly. The chair then moved through a tight agenda and limited public presentations and questions. The first presentation was on robotics education in Kentucky, led by Representative Chris Lewis, Kentucky FIRST Robotics executive director Kelly Gowen, and students from Whitfield Academy. They argued that robotics should be expanded in high schools as a workforce pipeline for engineering, manufacturing, and advanced technology jobs. The presentation emphasized hands-on learning, industry certifications, teacher development, and a proposed framework to fund robotics education programs statewide. Committee members were not allowed to ask questions because of time constraints. The second presentation was from Canopy Kentucky, led by Adam Watson and founder Scott Collins. They described Canopy’s business and entrepreneurship education programs for fifth graders and high school students, including the NextGen Good Biz initiative and an eight-classroom high school unit. Canopy requested a one-time $750,000 appropriation for fiscal year 2026, matched by private funds, to expand into more schools and rural areas, train educators, and report outcomes. Members asked a brief question about how the programs fit into school schedules and the difference between the elementary and high school offerings. The final presentation, from KDE’s Kelly Foster and Todd Allen, reviewed the state’s school improvement classifications. Foster explained CSI, TSI, and ATSI status, the federal and state legal framework, and how House Bill 298 returned CSI identification to an annual cycle. She reported that Kentucky identified 50 CSI schools on the most recent release, with 53 CSI schools statewide, along with 39 TSI schools and 102 ATSI schools. She also outlined KDE’s support process, including education recovery staff, diagnostic reviews, turnaround plans, and required professional learning for CSI schools.

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• ADOT says that there's close to 300,000 registered motorcycles in Arizona.
• John, we'd like to close that. I just want to clarify, it wasn't the point.
• Increasing access to preventative care and primary health care is the right choice to make us and our
• I don't want to get too close to that wall. I was just talking about the hand.
• I don't want to get too close to that wall. I say turn off the lights again, my mistake.

Bills: HB4138 , HB4139 , HB4140 , HB4141 , HB4142 , HB4143 , HB4144 , HB4145 , HB4146 , HB4147 , HB4148 , HB4149 , HB4150 , HB4151 , HB4152 , HB4153 , SB1831 , SB1832 , SB1833 , SB1834 , SB1835 , SB1836 , SB1837 , SB1838 , SB1839 , SB1840 , SB1841 , SB1842 , SB1843 , SB1844 , SB1845 , SB1846

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: appropriations, education funding, health care, general fund, state budget, local funding, gaming, pari-mutuel, horse racing, regulatory assessment, first-time starters, budget implementation, federal funds, government services, budget stabilization, financial reporting, capital outlay, infrastructure, veterans services, highway construction

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• But we all worked together very closely.
• There is a closed system, Mr.
• And so, in closing, let me just do the math.
• And they're very primary into high.
• Seeing no further debate, Senator Gonzalez, to close.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Senator Collateaude, are you recognized to close? We've closed.
• Senator Collada, you're recognized to close on the bill as amended. We've closed.
• President Gates, you're recognized to close. Wave closed, sir.
• Okay, seeing none, Senator Grau, you are recognized to close? Waive close.
• Senator Yarborough, you're recognized to close. Wave closed, sir.

Bills: S0212 , S0218 , S0442 , S0460 , S0532 , S0554 , S0644 , S0686 , S0692 , S1054 , S1106 , S1128 , S1134 , S1138 , S1338 , S1434 , S1506 , S1620 , S1748

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: sexual offender, sexual predator, sex offender registry, child protection, residency restriction, loitering, proximity restriction, public swimming pool, school safety, child care facility, day care center, park, playground, conditional release, probation, community control, warrantless arrest, background check, registry screening, minor victims

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.

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• Our primary the state of Alabama. Our primary the state of Alabama.
• Their primary service is our counties. Their primary service is our counties.
• I have stayed in close contact with the have stayed in close contact with the have stayed in close contact
• And I close with And I close with And I close with this. Now to him who is able to do far this.
• And um looking at the or closing. And um looking at the or closing.

Bills: HB 10 , HB 12 , HB 147 , HB 1522 , HB 422 , HB 675 , HB 204 , HB 748 , HB 912

Keywords: regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel

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• I close unless there are any questions.
• Representative Morgan to close on Senate Bill 2779.
• If not a close. I mean, I reserve the right to close.
• Sit on the chair recognize chair completely closed and Senate Bill 1352. I close. Thank you, sir.
• Seeing none, um, Chair recognizes me to close on Senate Bill 1453. I close. There's no objection.

Committee: House Ways & Means

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• And and I'm open to those suggestions and we'll look at that section specifically much more closely."
• </c> section specifically much more closely. section specifically much more closely.
• Uh, Representative Karnney, could you just kind of take a seat close by and I'm going to uh ask that
• </c><00:39:33.280><c> by</c> you just kind of uh take a seat close by you just kind of uh take a seat
• I think 89% of our facilities have completed that, and the rest are very close.

Committee: Joint Natural Resources & Energy

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:01:40 Chair Comments 00:02:51 Rep. Nima Kulkarni PFAS Presentation 00:04:35 EEC PFAS Presentation 00:39:36 Rusty Cress PFAS Presentation 01:01:10 Chair Comments on Admin Regs and Reports Received 01:14:41, 958, all