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• Commission of Texas to address a failure by an operator to maintain an electrical power line serving
• Real quick, change of plans for Capitol Commission.
• So I'm welcoming y'all down for lunch and. my office with Scott Wall of Capital Commission for Bible
• The committee following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission specifying grounds for the
• to the Texas Veterans Commission for the Subcommittee on Defense of Veterans Affairs.

Bills: HJR1 , HJR2 , HB9 , HB22 , HB908 , HB1392 , HB195 , HB 13 , HB143 , HB135 , HJR1 , HJR2 , HB9 , HB22 , HB908 , HB1392

Keywords: constitutional amendment, property tax, ad valorem tax, tax exemption, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, equipment exemption, machinery, local government finance, school district revenue, county taxes, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, tax relief, commercial property, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer

Bills: SCR96 , SCR164 , SCR172 , SCR166 , SCR182 , SCR7 , SCR59 , SCR58 , SCR60 , SCR89 , SCR184 , SCR11 , HB2296 , HB2315 , HB2343

Keywords: electric reliability, renewable energy, interconnection, Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator, Public Utilities Commission, capacity shortfalls, energy policies, critical infrastructure, foreign influence, local control, energy dependence, economic resilience, energy analysis, cost reduction, financial risk, Hawaii PUC, energy self-sufficiency, natural gas, energy transition, ratepayer protection

Bills: SCR96 , SCR164 , SCR172 , SCR166 , SCR182 , SCR7 , SCR59 , SCR58 , SCR60 , SCR89 , SCR184 , SCR11 , HB2296 , HB2315 , HB2343

Keywords: electric reliability, renewable energy, interconnection, Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator, Public Utilities Commission, capacity shortfalls, energy policies, critical infrastructure, foreign influence, local control, energy dependence, economic resilience, energy analysis, cost reduction, financial risk, Hawaii PUC, energy self-sufficiency, natural gas, energy transition, ratepayer protection

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• State Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts Commission for six years until July 1, 2032.
• , and Boxing and MMA Commission.
• and Mixed Martial Arts Commission for six years until July 1st, 232.
• and Boxing and MMA Commission.
• On SB 1671, it's really good to have some of these commissions operating.

Bills: SB1206 , SB1254 , SB1290 , SB1421 , SB1432 , SB1515 , SB1563 , SB1641 , SB1649 , SB1670 , SB1671 , SB1747

Committees: House Commerce , House House Commerce Committee of Reference

Keywords: storm damage, catastrophic storm, hail damage, wind damage, roof repair, roof replacement, post-storm repairs, insurance claim, property and casualty insurance, adjuster, public adjuster, contractor licensing, homeowner protections, deductible waiver, insurance fraud prevention, storm chaser, residential construction contract, workers' compensation, joint check, claim solicitation

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• The commission, the insurance department money will expire in October of 2027.
• ><c> department</c> The commission the insurance department The commission the insurance department money
• It's a fairly simple bill to protect the Athletic Commission.
• You have to be sanctioned by the commission.
• Uh, to take care of the state athletic commission, is the commission that regulates all slapping.

Bills: SB7 , SB22 , SB39 , SB40 , SB45 , SB46 , SB86 , SB95 , SB107 , SB7 , SB22 , SB39 , SB40 , SB45 , SB46 , SB86 , SB95 , SB107

Committee: Senate State Governmental Affairs

Keywords: voting rights, absentee ballot, protected classes, Alabama Voting Rights Act, felony conviction, election integrity, preclearance, Alabama Jobs Act, incentives, job creation, economic development, recapture provisions, capital investment, employment, board governance, occupational licensing, Sunset Law, public accountability, training requirements, SB40

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• HB 2751 by Goodwin relating to the recusal of a member of the Railroad Commission of Texas in certain
• Commission of Texas, refer to the Committee on Energy Resources, HB 2892 by Hernandez, relating to the
• of attempted commission of violence. violent felony for the Committee on Criminal Justice, prudent H.W
• AB 2923 by Tepper relating to the jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission of the Texas.
• on Judiciary conduct and the authority of the Commission of the Texas Supreme Court to more effectively

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• WE LAUNCHED THE CAMPAIGN TO GET INDIVIDUAL COUNTY COMMISSIONS TO SPONSOR RESOLUTIONS OPPOSING THE AMENDMENT
• UNLIKE THE LEGISLATURE AND CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW COMMISSION CITIZENS MUST NAVIGATE THE GRUELING PROCESS
• NEXT, COTTON TAYLOR BEHIND COTTONTAIL OR IS HARRISON LUNDY I BELIEVE. >> I OPPOSE 716 SO IT CREATES UNNECESSARY

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• Would this finally formally put into the Constitution Oklahoma's newest county, Cotton County?
• But yes, Cotton County will now forever be in the Constitution. You two get a room.

Bills: HB4420 , HB3974 , HB3016 , HB3062 , HB3021 , HB3145 , HB4128 , HB3131 , HB3015 , HB3472 , HB3453 , HB1638 , HB4126 , HB2696 , HB2710 , HB3552 , HB3031 , HB3544 , HB3521 , HB4490 , HB4488 , HB1746 , HJR1069 , HB4428 , HB4429 , HB1170 , HB3538 , HB4124 , HB3904 , HB4106 , HB2999 , HB3982 , HJR1077 , HB3464 , HB2588 , HB3462 , HB4440 , HB3674 , HB3345 , HJR1067 , HB4326 , HB4331 , HB4337 , HB4338 , HB4359 , HB4392 , HB3557 , HJR1076 , HB4003 , HB3495 , HB3497 , HB3501 , HB3505 , HB3749 , HB3011 , HB4336 , HB4346 , HJR1087 , HB3240 , HB3647 , HB3796 , HB3969 , HB3972 , HB3983 , HB3984 , HB3989 , HB3383 , HB3130 , HB4358 , HB3327 , HJR1055 , HB3386 , HJR1089 , HB3087 , HB2970 , HB3314 , HB4129 , HB4199

Summary: The House began with a quorum call and several introductions, including Wagner Student Council, Heartland Homeschool educators, Northwest Technology Center leadership students, Leadership Oklahoma Class 37, and guests from domestic violence and sexual assault service providers. The chamber then took up House Bill 3131 on homeless shelter standards. The bill, as amended, would set baseline health, safety, sanitation, incident reporting, and fiscal transparency standards for shelters receiving state-administered federal funds, with a limited board to help write rules and local officials notified of issues. Supporters said it was aimed mainly at smaller communities lacking resources, while opponents argued it added state oversight without collaboration or funding and could burden nonprofits and faith-based shelters. The bill passed 65-31. Members then passed several other measures: House Bill 3015 authorizing Service Oklahoma to issue and manage electronic credentials; House Bill 3472 on environment and natural resources; House Bill 3453 on eminent domain, shifting the burden of proof in court to the condemning authority while carving out utilities and oil and gas; House Bill 1638 expanding the Governmental Tort Claims Act definition of public trust to include trusts overseeing county jail facilities; House Bill 4128 on Game and Fish, adjusting bear hunting rules in selected eastern counties; and House Bill 4126 limiting liability for motocross and similar recreational tracks. House Bill 2710 created a 15-member committee to review future statewide radio system needs, and House Bill 2696, an open records bill for school district security and cybersecurity information, was amended and passed. House Bill 3552, giving child care providers flexibility to bridge subsidy reimbursement and tuition rates, also passed, though its emergency clause failed. Later, House Bill 3031 was amended to create a workforce development fund in the Department of Commerce and passed, but its emergency clause failed. House Bill 3544 was narrowed to regulate social AI companions and protect minors from harmful interactions, and passed unanimously. House Bill 3521 modernized money transmission law, updated fees, and added rules for digital asset kiosks. House Bill 4488 established a standardized appraisal process for first-party motor vehicle damage disputes under insurance law. House Bill 1746 allowed juvenile detention facilities for high-risk youth to adopt safety plans. Finally, House Joint Resolution 1069 updated constitutional county boundary language and county-seat references, including adding Cotton County to the Constitution and making other boundary cleanup changes; it passed 74-14. The House then recessed.

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• all, the bill as it's written today. provides a recommendation for 75 megawatts, but allows the Commission
• As I watched the agency that I once led, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, grapple with the..
• Our company and others have been working with utilities and the commission over the past four years to
• We're asking just to put a time clock on these important projects at the Commission, too.
• This is from the Workforce Commission, HHSC, OIG. I don't think we need you all. Thank you all.

Bills: SB 6 , SB6 , SB504 , SB765 , SB815 , SB929

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

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• Um, think cotton candy, uh, things like that fall under our jurisdiction.
• Um think<00:37:57.920><c> cotton</c><00:37:58.320><c> candy</c><00:37:58.880><c> uh</c><00:37:59.040>
• <c> things</c><00:37:59.200><c> like</c><00:37:59.280><c> that</c> think cotton candy uh things like
• that think cotton candy uh things like that fall<00:37:59.760><c> under</c><00:38:00.000><c> ours</c>

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

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• So cotton. So I didn't win.
• I'm the director of public policy for the Baptist General Convention of Texas Christian Life Commission

Bills: SB207 , SB611 , SB920 , SB1174 , SB1207 , SB1325 , SB1396 , SB1551 , SB1619

Committees: Senate Education , Senate Education K-16

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• And I'm bringing this on behalf of the commission. All right. Thank you.
• the commission, to provide for regular meetings of the commission, to provide procedures for commission
• meetings, ...domicile of the commission, to provide for regular meetings of the commission, to provide
• to now the commission shall hold such meetings.
• We have made a commission...

Bills: HB471 , HB798 , HB947 , HB1140 , HB1186 , HB1195 , HB1222

Committees: House Commerce , House Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Keywords: surveillance, price discrimination, consumer protection, automated decision systems, data privacy, broadband, cable service, price increase, notification, digital assets, abandonment, custodian, escheatment, blockchain, cryptocurrency, unclaimed property, state treasurer, telecommunications, spoofing, call authentication

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• I'm going to offer a little testimony as well in support of S. 2861, an act creating a special commission
• Mazer USA to testify virtually on S. 2861 and an act creating a special commission to examine school

Bills: S2743 , S2861 , S3021

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

Keywords: domestic violence, police training, suspicious deaths, homicide investigation, victim support, school bus safety, commission, student safety, operator training, safety standards, Legislative oversight, public health, student transportation, school bus, school pupil transportation, pupil transport, child passenger safety, school van, transportation contractor, motor vehicle safety

Bills: HB97 , HB455 , HB97 , HB455

Committee: House State Government

Keywords: absentee ballot, voting, elections, voter registration, electoral process, defective affidavit, voting rights, HB455, Clarke County, coroner, coroner's office, county commission, local act, local legislation, mileage reimbursement, county vehicle, office expenses, operating expenses, retroactive ratification, remedial and curative

Bills: HF9

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: energy policy, renewable energy standard, carbon-free standard, solar standard, hydroelectric, hydropower, electric utility, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, renewable portfolio standard, carbon capture and sequestration, CCS, greenhouse gas emissions, climate policy, nuclear power plant, certificate of need, fossil fuel plant demolition, utility compliance delay, beneficial electrification, sales tax exemption

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• I spent most of my time with the tax expenditure review commission.
• Um, sections 1 through 7 and section 12 of article 8 pertain to the tax expenditure review commission
• Um, sections 1 through 7 and section 12 of article 8 pertain to the tax expenditure review commission
• Um, sections 1 through 7 and section 12 of article 8 pertain to the tax expenditure review commission

Bills: HF9

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: energy policy, renewable energy standard, carbon-free standard, solar standard, hydroelectric, hydropower, electric utility, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, renewable portfolio standard, carbon capture and sequestration, CCS, greenhouse gas emissions, climate policy, nuclear power plant, certificate of need, fossil fuel plant demolition, utility compliance delay, beneficial electrification, sales tax exemption

Bills: HB2 , SB152

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion

Bills: HB2 , SB152

Committees: Senate Senate Finance , Senate House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion

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• Regulation Commission.
• Public Regulation Commission.
• I will refer the question to the Public Regulation Commission.
• There is a federal ETC designation from the Federal Communications Commission.
• There's also a state ETC designation from the Public Regulation Commission.

Bills: HB2 , SB152

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion

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• It also makes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC, responsible for enforcing the Clean
• This bill clarifies that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is the lead agency for coordinating

Bills: HB3668

Keywords: pipeline, natural gas, Natural Gas Act, FERC, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, NEPA, environmental review, permitting reform, LNG, liquefied natural gas, certificate of public convenience and necessity, section 7, section 3, Clean Water Act, section 401, water quality certification, state authority, interagency coordination, pipeline safety, pipeline security