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• with those amendments. with those amendments.
• Anybody want to second that amendment. Anybody want to second that amendment? amendment? amendment?
• Any discussion on that amendment? amendment? amendment?
• That amendment carries. Okay. That amendment carries.
• Any other<00:36:03.680> amendments? other amendments? other amendments?

Bills: HB0028, HB0080

Keywords: sexual exploitation, child protection, law amendment, explicit conduct, sex crimes, identification cards, nursing facilities, assisted living, renewal process, resident rights, 916, all

Bills: HB0028, HB0080

Keywords: sexual exploitation, child protection, law amendment, explicit conduct, sex crimes, identification cards, nursing facilities, assisted living, renewal process, resident rights, 916, all

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• So last session, we passed a constitutional amendment that approved voters requiring counties with 75,000
• And so this is a cleanup of that particular constitutional amendment. I think it’s a good bill.
• I will label it the be-in-court amendment.
• So notwithstanding the Popp amendment, or you called it the court amendment, I don't know.
• It was amended in committee; this was amended after committee. So this was on the floor? Yes, sir.

Bills: SB2784, HB23, HB247, HB1533, HB2011, HB2013, HB2273, HB2421, HB2464, HB3120, HB3424, HB3575, HB3788, HB4370, HB4809, HB5057, HB5084, HB5534, HB5668, HJR34

Keywords: Somervell County, hospital district, board of directors, elections, local governance, staggered terms, third-party review, property development, local government, permits, construction inspection, regulatory authority, land development, liability, occupancy certificate, border security, tax exemption, ad valorem, real property, infrastructure

Summary: The committee heard and left pending several local government, property tax, development, and public safety measures before later voting some of them out. Senator Birdwell explained SB 2784 for the Somerville County Hospital District, which would move the board to staggered four-year terms after a transition and was requested to be held pending until the House companion could be acted on; no public testimony was offered. HB 5084 would allow local approval for fireworks sales tied to Lunar New Year celebrations, with testimony from Hutchinson County Judge Cindy Irwin emphasizing local fire risk and the need for county discretion. HB 5534 would let county commissioners post agendas electronically instead of on a physical bulletin board. HB 4370 would expand permissible projects for certain special districts to include geothermal water conveyance systems, and HB 312 would require residential child detention facilities to enter local MOUs, report health and safety information, and conduct background checks for state-funded facilities; both drew supportive testimony and were left pending. HB 5057 would give displaced solid waste providers time to wind down after a city grants an exclusive franchise, and HB 2421 would extend the life of the Save Historic Muni District to continue work on preserving Lions Municipal Golf Course; both were left pending after supportive testimony. HB 2011 would let former owners repurchase property taken by eminent domain if the acquiring entity fails to pay property taxes for two years, and the committee substitute to SB 3065 was also laid out and left pending after a technical correction to eminent-domain language. The committee then took up additional bills on development, appraisal, and local regulation, including HB 3575, HB 4809, HB 2273, HB 247/HJR 34, HB 2464, HB 3424, HB 2013, HB 5668, HB 3788, HB 1533, and HB 23, with testimony ranging from support to opposition on issues such as appraisal procedures, historic property valuation, Galveston emergency governance, border-security tax treatment, home-based businesses, chicken covenants in HOAs, municipal utility district authority, hospital authorities’ use of assets, and third-party building review. HB 23 drew the most extensive testimony, with builders, engineers, counties, and cities split over third-party plan review and inspection authority, liability, licensing, and local code enforcement; many witnesses said the House amendments created problems and the bill was left pending. In the end, the committee voted SB 2784, SB 3065, HB 5686, HB 247, HJR 34, and HB 2011 out of committee, with the first several receiving local and uncontested calendar recommendations where applicable.

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• To amend its existing agreement with the SH-130 concession company if the amendment outlines the public
• So, please let Texans decide in this constitutional amendment. ...fall how they want to travel in the
• This amendment merely says transit-oriented projects.
• HJR63 proposes a ... ... constitutional amendment to permit additional uses of certain dedicated general
• If anyone wanted to amend the bill for that.

Bills: HJR58, HJR63, HB263, HB542, HB905, HB 1288, HB1402, HB2003, HB2262, HB2323, HB2429, HB2876, HB3019, HB263

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, elderly, retirement, benefits, transit-oriented projects, constitutional amendment, state highway fund, funding allocation, voter approval, highway fund, funding, public transportation, transit projects, transportation, local transit, fund allocation, voting rights, election integrity, ballot access

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• HCR 2 is proposed as a constitutional amendment prohibiting the legislature from imposing death taxes
• The committee substitute to HDR 34 is the constitutional amendment that would allow for the ad valorem
• This constitutional amendment would prohibit any iteration of a capital gains tax.
• Chairman Meyer, thank you for introducing this constitutional amendment.
• This constitutional amendment, by the way, was actually adopted uh, this house in 2021 and, uh, came

Bills: HB195, HB247, HB255, HJR2, HJR4, HJR6, HJR31, HJR34, HB195, HB247, HB255, HJR6, HJR31, HJR34

Keywords: school district, ad valorem tax, local revenue, tax collection, education funding, border security, tax exemption, ad valorem, real property, infrastructure, Texas-Mexico border, ad valorem taxation, farm products, livestock, timber, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer, constitutional amendment

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• Uh, explaining my amendment. I think everybody's got it in front of them.
• I get to this amendment. >> What your amendment does? >> You got a copy of it?
• I get to this amendment. I get to this amendment.
• >> What your amendment does? >> What your amendment does?
• glad to bring those amendments glad to bring those amendments apps.

Bills: SB361

Keywords: dogs, dog tethering, dog confinement, animal welfare, animal cruelty, animal neglect, outdoor shelter, kennel standards, leash laws, trolley system, animal control officer, law enforcement enforcement, service animals, working dogs, hunting dogs, herding dogs, USDA breeder, commercial breeder, pet care, veterinary care

Bills: SB301, SB329

Keywords: Lee County, Alabama, business personal property tax, business property tax, personal property tax return, electronic filing, e-filing, tax administration, revenue commissioner, county tax, business tax return, tax preparer, third-party preparer, property tax returns, online tax filing, local legislation, land redemption, taxation, administrative fee, 1136

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• They worked very closely with the Alabama Federation of Farmers, among many others, to reach language
• Okay, we do have an amendment. Tell us what the amendment is. Sure.
• This is just a technical amendment.
• Any questions on the amendment? Move to give the bill a paper report as amended. There's a second.

Bills: HB149

Keywords: dog tethering, animal welfare, animal cruelty, outdoor shelter, dog confinement, leash laws, chaining dogs, trolley system, kennel standards, dog shelter requirements, Class B misdemeanor, veterinary practice, boarding kennel, animal shelter, hunting dogs, livestock herding, farm dogs, agricultural exemption, pet care, canine protection

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• . >> I see an amendment here. >> You got an amendment. Is it a friendly amendment?
• So we do have an amendment. Who's offering the amendment? >> I have the amendment, Mr.
• So we do have an amendment. Who's offering the amendment? >> I have the amendment, Mr.
• Uh who's offering the amendment. Uh who's offering the amendment? amendment? amendment?
• amendment for us. amendment for us.

Bills: SB341, SB340

Keywords: SB341, Alabama, veteran license plate, veteran tag, distinctive license tag, specialty plate, radiation exposure, atomic bomb testing, ionizing radiation, World War II veterans, Vietnam veterans, Korean War veterans, Cold War veterans, Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Inherent Resolve, Department of Veterans Affairs, probate judge

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• Uh, but this bill very simply marries up the FCPA that we have here in the state of Alabama with the
• loophole where any foreign nationals can make campaign contributions to our ballot referendums or constitutional
• amendment elections in the state of Alabama.
• Thank you all. amendment elections in the state of amendment elections in the state of Alabama.

Bills: HB16, HB214, HB252, HB16, HB214, HB252

Keywords: law enforcement, false information, criminal penalty, public safety, identification, school psychology, interstate compact, licensure, professional services, education, HB252, Class IV municipality, Class IV municipalities, municipal audit, audit rotation, certified public accountant, CPA, municipal accounting, Section 11-43B-9, county and municipal government

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• <00:04:51.120> the<00:04:51.280> amendments And we've had amendments. the amendments
• violate constitutional rights. violate constitutional rights.
• have this amendment to deal with. have this amendment to deal with.
• amendment? amendment?
• that as part of the amendment. that as part of the amendment.

Bills: HB0130, HB0147

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearms, state rights, federal regulation, law enforcement, civil penalties, government liability, property tax, homeowner exemption, Wyoming, voter initiative, tax legislation, 916, all

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• Marilyn Lands, Alabama House District 10, Madison County. >> Madam Intern, would you like to introduce
• I am a senior at the University of Alabama studying political science and African-American studies with
• in business administration from Alabama State University.
• it regulatory duties to the Alabama it regulatory duties to the Alabama Department<00:03:48.319>
• Alabama is going to be included in those multi-state passes with the military.

Bills: HB150

Keywords: improvement district, special assessment, assessment lien, public infrastructure, bond financing, bond interest rate, county commission, tax assessor, tax collector, judge of probate, ad valorem tax, tax lien, tax sale, foreclosure, delinquent taxes, municipal finance, public improvements, infrastructure financing, collection enforcement, property lien

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• Y'all heard the explanation of the amendments. Any questions on the amendments?
• I now the bill is before us as amended. Any questions on the bill as amended?
• I understand you have an amendment, and Representative Pettis is going to go ahead and explain the amendment
• All right, you've heard the explanation of the amendment. Is there any questions on the amendment?
• Is there any questions on the amendment?

Bills: HB411, HB559

Keywords: HB411, Alabama, civil practice, affirmative defense, traffic obstruction, roadway obstruction, blocking traffic, protest, demonstration, street blockade, highway, bridge, road, personal injury, wrongful death, property damage, tort liability, civil lawsuit, stay of proceedings, parallel criminal case

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• HB403 would authorize the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to create a criminal enterprise database
• There is some national sharing that goes on, but this would be local to Alabama.
• My name is Camille Bennett with Project Say Something from Florence, Alabama.
• You know, removing that language at some point or even today if an amendment is offered.
• So, um, would the sponsor be completely opposed to amending this legislation to... opposed to amending

Bills: HB403, HB224

Keywords: criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, data privacy, criminal justice, HB224, Alabama, obstructing governmental operations, first responder, emergency responder, police, firefighter, EMT, paramedic, public safety, harassment, interference with emergency personnel, crime, Class A misdemeanor, emergency scene

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• I'm originally from Alabama. It's a pleasure having you here. Thank you, Mr.
• pick up a fish that's right there on the shore, either in ankle-deep water or even right there in Alabama
• Right there in Alabama, you have to have a saltwater fishing license.
• County, Alabama. It is an invasive species.
• Motion to accept a motion for amendment. No, thank you.

Bills: HB55, HB212

Keywords: fishing, licensing, jubilee, Marine life, Alabama, regulations, HB212, aquatic plants, public waters, state waters, waterways, water management, aquatic vegetation, weed removal, vegetation control, lake management, river management, environmental regulation, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, DCNR

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• For amendment number one by Perry. Senator Perry, on your amendment.
• Secretary, read the amendment. Floor amendment number two by Perry.
• Following amendments, Secretary will read the amendment. Floor amendment number three by Perry.
• Hearing none, the amendment is adopted. The following amendment, Secretary will read the amendment.
• Amendment?

Bills: SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, SB 1, HB4, HB4, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB1, SB2, SB5

Keywords: school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments, through-year assessment, diagnostic reports, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plans

Bills: SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, SB 1, HB4, HB4, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB1, SB2, SB5

Keywords: school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments, through-year assessment, diagnostic reports, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plans

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• Now, Alabama, it's not new. Standing orders are not new to Alabama.
• in Alabama, you couldn't dispense it. in Alabama, you couldn't dispense it.
• Amendment one.
• That amendment passes. Now we are back on the bill as amended.
• Representative Hall seconds that approval as amended. >> For approval as amended.

Bills: HB161, HB146, HB289, HB290, HB31, HB146, HB289, HB290, HB31

Keywords: consumer protection, app store, age verification, parental consent, data protection, minors, HB146, ivermectin, pharmacist, standing order, prescription drug, non-patient-specific order, dispensing, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, licensed health care provider, pharmacy board, medical licensure, disciplinary action, drug access

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• Of Texas Legislature's second call session, whereas the people of Texas, through their state constitution
• authority vested in me, by order—Article 3, Section 40 and Article 4, Section 8a of the Texas Constitution

Bills: SB 2, SB 3, SB 10, SB 16, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, SB 19, SB 54, HB23, HB17, HB16, SB19, SB53, SB54, HB16, HB17, HB23, HB27, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB2, SB3, SB10, SB16, SB5

Keywords: flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, real property theft, real property fraud

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• I do have a floor amendment.
• It was my legislation and a constitutional amendment related to that. Right.
• I will withdraw those two amendments and support your amendment to that.
• The following amendment, Secretary will read the amendment.
• There is an amendment. The following amendment. Secretary, read the amendment.

Bills: SB 2, SB 3, SB 10, SB 16, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, SB 19, SB 54, HB23, HB17, HB16, SB19, SB53, SB54, HB16, HB17, HB23, HB27, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB2, SB3, SB10, SB16, SB5

Keywords: flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, real property theft, real property fraud