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• Hurst. >> Representative Butler. >> Here. >> Representative Lawrence. >> Here. >> Representative Moore
• . >> Here. >> Representative Gibbons. >> Here. >> Representative Lamb. >> Here. >> Representative Underwood
• Representative Brown. >> Excuse me. HB302. Representative Brown.
• Representative Butler and today. Representative Butler and Representative<00:10:12.399> Given.

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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• Representative Kong, hi. Representative Loen, hi. Representative Martin, hi.
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Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures, beginning with HB 117 on condominiums. Testifiers were split: reserve-study professionals and the Community Associations Institute opposed tying reserve requirements to assessed value, arguing reserve studies should be based on actual components and costs and that the bill could lead to over- or under-collection. Condominium owners and advocates supported the bill, saying some associations are not completing reserve studies or are failing to provide audits and adequate funding, and urging stronger fiduciary accountability. A member later asked about compliance rates, and a witness said he was not aware of any association that had failed to do a reserve study, estimating compliance at well over 95 percent, likely close to 100 percent. The committee then took testimony on HB 544 on pet insurance, which drew support from the Attorney General’s office and the Insurance Division with comments about contract-impairment issues, as well as support from the North American Pet Health Insurance Association and the Hawaiian Humane Society. Testifiers said the bill would help consumers understand and use pet insurance as veterinary costs rise. HB 983 on certified public accountants also drew mostly support, with the Hawaii Society of CPAs and the Hawaii Association of Public Accountants offering conditional support and proposed amendments. Public accountants said the bill could help address a shortage of CPAs and expand pathways into the profession, while some speakers cautioned that the language needed clarification and that public accounting experience should be tied to CPA-firm work. An instructor from UH West Oahu said students cannot afford the extra credits currently required and would benefit from a more accessible pathway. The committee also heard HB 1050 on Title 24, with DCCA supporting the measure and no opposition or questions. The discussion then moved to HB 256 HD1 on environmental protection and incinerator emissions. The Department of Health offered comments, while Energy Justice Network and Climate Protectors Hawaii supported strengthening the bill, warning that it could weaken existing standards at H-Power unless amended to preserve stricter state rules and require modern pollution controls. A member questioned the Department of Health about H-Power’s permits and whether additional controls would be required if federal rules change; the department said permits are reviewed every five years and that the facility currently meets state and federal requirements, while EPA rules remain in a public comment process. Finally, the committee heard HB 1051 HD1 on energy efficiency portfolio standards, with support from the Consumer Advocate, State Energy Office, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, Public Utilities Commission, and Hawaii Energy. The committee then heard HB 350 HD1 on energy, where the State Energy Office supported the bill, Solar Ray Corporation offered conditional comments urging any new mandated water-heating technology to meet the same efficiency level as existing solar thermal systems, and the Kauai Climate Action Coalition testified in support. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Matthew Lohmeyer has served our country as an active duty officer in the Air Force and Space Force.
• Lohmeier's nomination for Undersecretary of the Air Force represents an opportunity to evaluate closely
• Loma, I must confess I have deep concerns about your ability to represent these men and women.
• In 2021, while you were an active duty Space Force lieutenant, Colonel, in command of a large formation
• In the short term, you would lead an organization that, like the country it represents, is composed of

Keywords: Department of Defense, nominations, Matthew Lohmeyer, Justin Overbaugh, global security, military readiness, NATO, Russia, China, defense infrastructure

Summary: The meeting was primarily focused on discussing nominations for key positions within the Department of Defense, specifically for roles such as the Undersecretary of the Air Force and the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. Senators expressed urgent concerns about global security threats, the need for robust military readiness, and the emphasis on effective collaboration with NATO allies amidst rising tensions with adversaries such as Russia and China. Several senators highlighted the challenges facing military infrastructure and defense capabilities, suggesting a critical need for improvements and investment in these areas to ensure national security.

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Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House first took up House Bill 955, relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system. The chamber suspended rules to consider the Senate proposal of amendment immediately, and the House Education Committee reported that while it appreciated the Senate’s work, differences remained on issues including the timing of class size minimums, possible tuition or fees under the foundation formula, school construction details, and merger committee groupings. The committee voted 11-0-0 to refuse concurrence and request a committee of conference. After a brief correction on the committee straw poll, the House voted to refuse concurrence in the Senate amendment and appointed Representatives Conlin, Kornheiser, and Quimby as the House conferees. The House then suspended rules to message its action to the Senate forthwith. The House next took up Senate Bill 71, the consumer data privacy and online surveillance bill. The Commerce and Economic Development Committee recommended amendment, and the floor report described the bill as creating a comprehensive Vermont data privacy law effective January 1, 2028. The report outlined consumer rights to know, access, correct, delete, and port personal data, and to opt out of targeted advertising and sale of data; duties for controllers and processors; limits on sensitive data use; special protections for minors and health-related geofencing; Attorney General enforcement; and an 18-month cure period. The committee heard extensive testimony from a broad range of advocates, industry representatives, privacy experts, and other stakeholders, and it reported the bill out favorably with amendment on a vote of 11-0-0 before the House recessed for dinner.

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• Let the record reflect Representative Morales' presence.
• And so private duty nursing is one of those services.
• Representative Noble. Thank you, Madam Chairman.
• I appreciate it, Representative Noble. Representative Davis.
• Contractor in DFPS, that was Representative Davis' bill.

Bills: HB660, HB4845, HB3902, HB5396, HB4615, HB1825, HB1403, HB4336, HB4585, HB4371, HB863, SB1589, HB5223, HB3195, HB2734

Keywords: child protective services, adult protective services, caseload limits, call processing goals, child-care licensing, employee workload, reporting requirements, employee caseload limits, protective services, workload management, accountability, Department of Family and Protective Services, employee goals, call processing, child care, human resources, government accountability, Medicaid, provider enrollment, revalidation

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• My name is State Representative Matt Bliss. I am the representative for District 2B.
• House File 13 was created in response to a Minnesota Supreme Court decision regarding the duty to retreat
• Nowhere in the Minnesota statute does it call for the duty to retreat.
• Nowhere in the Minnesota statute does it call for the duty to retreat.
• If you're in your home, you do not have a duty to retreat currently.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We represent about 5,200 state employees.
• Sarah DeKat, on behalf of the Rural County Representatives of California, in opposition.
• Because they're a family, again, when they're called to duty, the family is also called to duty and should
• And we represent the proprietary workers in these refineries.
• Sarah DeKette, on behalf of the Rural County Representatives of California, in opposition.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Representative Brown. Representative Brown. Here. Representative Campbell. Here. Thank you.
• Representative Olsen. Here. Representative Lucas. Representative Rigons. Here.
• Representative Storer. Excused, sorry. Representative Stiver. Present. Representative North.
• Representative Brown. I. Representative Campbell. I. Representative Lien. I. Representative Lucas.
• Representative Brown? Representative Brown? Aye. Representative Campbell? Aye. Representative Lane?

Bills: HB0098, HB0075, HB0041, HB0101

Keywords: gun control, Second Amendment, constitutional rights, misdemeanor, law enforcement, virtual currency, kiosk, financial institutions, regulation, Wyoming Money Transmitters Act, penalties, death benefits, retirement, survivor support, public safety, guardianship, monitoring, ward protection, financial independence, case management

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• Represent<00:59:33.200> Ellery. Represent Ellery. Represent Ellery.
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• Representative Gison—yes. Representative Nter—yes. Representative Cole—yes.
• Representative Gison—yes. Representative Nter—yes. Representative Cole—yes.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The work session focused first on SP 492, a bill intended to give the New Hampshire Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services authority to lease or license property for housing and related uses. Major General David Mikolitis testified that the bill is aimed at addressing affordable housing for junior enlisted service members, especially those assigned to Pease Air National Guard Base who currently face long commutes because of the Seacoast housing shortage. He said the most likely uses would be converting limited barracks space in Pembroke or Stratford into apartment-style or extended-stay housing, and possibly allowing office/co-op space for federal civilians, though he emphasized the primary purpose is housing for junior ranks. He also said any development would likely be done by a private developer through an RFP, with costs borne by the developer rather than the department. Committee members asked about whether the bill could apply to commercial uses, how taxes would work, whether revenues would go into the general fund, and whether the concept could be expanded statewide. Mikolitis said the intent was housing only, not commercial development like a Starbucks, and that any developed property would be taxable locally rather than remain tax-exempt. He said revenues would go into a dedicated Veteran Services Property Fund and be used for facilities, not the general fund. He also explained that the department has about 20 armories statewide but sees only a few viable locations for this concept, mainly Pembroke, Stratford, and possibly one other site, because the goal is to serve personnel within roughly a 45-minute drive of Pease. He noted that a proposed seven-acre parcel near Pease had already been approved by the Pease Development Authority but still needed FAA approval, and he was not optimistic about using that land for housing because of contamination and redevelopment costs. Committee discussion ended with members indicating support for OTP, but the chair said the vote would have to wait until 11 o'clock and then closed the work session on SP 492. The committee then opened a work session on SP 627 and heard testimony from Jim Jelbert, owner of CJ Bus Lines and chair of the legislature’s transportation council, who spoke in support of the bill. Jelbert argued that the measure would allow New Hampshire to raise tolls and generate significant revenue for the 10-year highway plan without directly taxing citizens, and said the money could address congestion and safety problems, including work on I-93 in Manchester and other statewide projects. He estimated the bill could generate substantial revenue over time and said toll credits could help leverage federal matching funds. He also said improved roads would benefit businesses like his by reducing vehicle wear and improving efficiency. The transcript cuts off before any committee action on SP 627 is recorded.

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• Chloe Laws with Representative Swanson.
• Caitlin Stearns with Representative Buckley. Eldridge Zachary with Representative Shaheen.
• Gabriel Dedrick with Representative Hayes. Santiago Goitra with Representative Isaac.
• Ryan Petersburg with Representative Schofield.
• , and they would be represented by counsel.

Bills: HJR1, HB9, HB21, HB26, HB30, HB37, HB116, HB630, HB879, HB913, HB1151, HB1318, HB1593, HB1899, HB2703, HB2809, HB2890, HB2970, HB3307, HB3526, HB5092, SB128, SB203, SB317, SB393, SB397, SB644, SB731, SB801, SB913, SB1071, SB1073, SB1086, SB1087, SB1232, SB1250, SB1262, SB1285, SB1310, SB1359, SB1444, SB1483, SB1705, SB1782, SB1861, SB1897, SB1944, SB2023, SB2043, SB2082, SB2133, SB2215, SB2297, SB2298, SB2309, SB2532, SB2549, SB2566, SB2617, SB2619, SB2639, SB2688, SB2696, SB2717, SB2790, SB2841, SB2847, SB2850, SB2857, SB2891, SB2919, SB2928, SB2972, SB3052, SB3053, SB1, SB260, SB1506, SB1637, HB37, HB109, HB334, HB1130, HB1238, HB1327, HB1610, HB1615, HB1620, HB1689, HB2081, HB2809, HB2884, HB2890, HB4215, HB5092, HCR7, HCR75, HCR86, HCR92, HCR93, HCR126, SB644, SB1086, SB1230, SB1310, SB1361, SB1553, SB1778, SB1790, SB2344, SB2460, SB2515, SB2600, SB2747, SB2751, SB2785, SB2790, SB3047, SB3048, SB3050, SB3051, SB3052, SB3053, SB3056, SB3058, SB3061, HJR1, HB1130, HB1689, HB2884, HB1393, HB2559, HB26, HB3012, HB1327, HB109, HB1238, HB2890, HB9, HB4215, HB2970, HB37, HB1899, HB1593, HB2607, HB3526, HB3810, HB5092, HB388, HB2809, HB1151, HB913, HB3307, HB879, HB116, HB12, HB2703, HB1610, HB1615, HB1620, HB30, HB21, HB2712, HB2692, HB1633, HB1318, HB685, HB630, HB4753, HB2742, HB303, HB198, HB1535, HB762, HB148, HB1520, HB5061, HB2286, HB1606, HB1041, HB132, HB11, HCR7, HCR75, HCR86, HCR92, HCR93, HCR126, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SCR12, SCR39, SB2023, SB1310, SB2972, SB1073, SB2847, SB2532, SB2619, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB507, SB1434, SB1772, SB2016, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB511, SB2309, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB1200, SB1845, SB2458, SB801, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB2797, SB2076, SB2876, SB1640, SB1449, SB1181, SB1359, SB1234, SB2926, SB2841, SB1528, SB2891, SB1854, SB317, SB1250, SB2082, SB1285, SB1237, SB2819, SB629, SB2608, SB1602, SB2009, SB2460, SB867, SB640, SB1698, SB2680, SB2994, SB2747, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB2334, SB1861, SB2043, SB1367, SB2857, SB128, SB3058, SB2044, SB2363, SB2565, SB1888, SB3048, SB3052, SB3053, SB3036, SB3057, SB3056, SB3043, SB3050, SB3063, SB3035, SB1790, SB1778, SB203, SB3061, SB2799, SB2790, SB2688, SB2515, SB1230, SB2522, SB2639, SB2459, SB3051, SB2655, SB2251, SB1884, SB2617, SB2751, SB2928, SB2566, SB1897, SB1749, SB1361, SB2549, SB2553, SB2919, SB1782, SB1705, SB2696, SB1944, SB2215, SB644, SB1232, SB2850, HB45, HB48, HB1261, HB1465, HB1778, HB2596, HB5238, HB33, HB1188, HB210, HB1022, HB1458, HB5560, HB1240, HB1950, HB2027, HB2768, HB2788, HB2791, HB3146, HB3698, HB3699, HB1893, HB3700, HB4850, HB4187, HB1397, HB4885, HB4804, HB3751, HB3611, HB2775, HB2061, HB2003, HB1729, HB1242, HB791, HB2029, HB647, HB2522, HB4738, HB3033, HB3594, HB3474, HB2563, HB2802, HCR90, SJR87, SB2969, SB3073, SB2497, SB1798, SB2603, SB2607, SB781

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, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief

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• next mium thank you representative next mium thank you representative Elkins<00:45:22.960> uh
• Representative Schultz: Thank you.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Representative Prue? Yes. Representative La Salle? I. Representative DeVoid? Yes.
• Representative Rainville? Yes. Representative Murphy? Yes. Representative Soon Numan? Yes.
• Representative Prue? Yes. Representative La Salle? Yes. Representative DeVoid? Yes.
• Representative Rainville? Yes. Representative Murphy? Yes. Representative Soon Numan? Yes.
• Representative<00:39:14.960> Sherr. Representative Sherr. Representative Sherr.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• , Representative Gagne, Representative Nicholas Drana, Representative Gibbs, Representative Gilman, Representative
• , Representative Horgan, Representative Molly Howard, Representative Jacobs, Representative Jones, Representative
• Kinski, Representative Kuger, Representative Kofalt, Representative Lalis, Representative Lehman, Representative
• Representative Presa, Representative Rockmore, Representative Rung, Representative Sarin, Representative
• Representative Tuner, Representative Tutor, Representative Verville, Representative Wade, Representative

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• >> Represent<00:13:18.000> Nisa. >> Represent Nisa. >> Represent Nisa.
• Thank you represent Anderson dollars. Thank you represent Anderson represent<00:21:18.320> Joy.
• Hi. >> Representative Clardy. Clardy. No. Representative Fryberg. No. >> Representative Jones.
• Representative Joy. Yes. >> Representative Cosnik. Yes. [snorts] >> Representative Craft.
• > Yes. >> Yes. >> Representative Ston. >> Representative Ston. >> Representative Ston. >> Yes.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We refer to it as duty belt carry.
• Representative Dorazio? Thank you.
• Representative Holt: Yes.
• This is for Representative McLaughlin.
• Representative Hicklin. Thank you, Chair.

Bills: HB259, HB259, HB 1128, HB1337, HB1506, HB1794, HB2215, HB2470, HB2771, HB2882, HB2993, HB3053, HB3428, HB3669, HB3789, HB3924, HB4201, HB4675

Keywords: redistricting, Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission, Texas Legislature, elections, district boundaries, voter representation, healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical expenses, access to care, affordability, legislation, firearms, penal code, regulation, short-barrel firearms, ammunition, gun control, public safety

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• Thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to be here in front of everyone from Texas and representing everyone
• Please excuse Representative Diala because of important business in the district on motion of Representative
• Representative Vasso and I have the honor to represent Missoia County.
• Representative King. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr.
• Thank you, Representative King. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Buckley. Mr.

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• The chair recognizes Representative Smitty.
• Please excuse Representative D'Aiello because of important business in the district on motion of Representative
• Please excuse Representative D'Aiello because of important business in the district on motion of Representative
• Representative Basut and I have the honor to represent Brazoria County.
• Thank you. 57 Representative King. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• with that duty.
• with that duty.
• with that duty.
• with that duty.
• with that duty.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Representative Isaac? Here. Representative Morales Shaw? Representative Plesa?
• Representative Raymond? Here. Representative Swanson? Representative Toth? Here.
• Representative Isaac? Aye. Representative Morales Shaw? Representative... Aye.
• Representative Morales Shaw. Representative Plesa. Representative Raymond. Aye.
• Representative Swanson. Representative Toth. Representative Terry Wilson.

Bills: HB1968, HB2279, HB2739, HB2803, HB3909, HB3918, HB4253, HB4475, HB5115, HB5430

Keywords: election services, contracting, political subdivisions, county elections, election code, voter registration, citizenship status, election law, cancellation, disqualification, Texas Election Code, voter identification, registration, election integrity, identification documents, election, watcher, polling place, removal, Texas Elections Code

Summary: The committee first voted out two previously heard Senate bills without amendment: SB 688, relating to the date of the meeting of presidential electors, and SB 914, relating to authorizing certain cities to change the date of their general election for officers. Both motions passed on 8-0 votes with one member absent. The committee then heard HB 3909, which would change the current prohibition on wireless device use from a 100-foot boundary around a voting station to only inside the room where voting is taking place, with a committee substitute also adding state-prescribed signage. The author and supporters said the change would reduce confusion and make enforcement easier for election workers, while opponents argued the existing 100-foot rule helps prevent electioneering, recording, and possible technical interference with election equipment. The bill was left pending. Members also heard HB 1968, which would repeal a provision that requires counties to provide election services to certain political subdivisions in odd-numbered years but not even-numbered years, making county-provided election services consistent across years. Supporters said it would improve consistency for smaller cities and school districts, while opponents warned it could strain county equipment and staffing during heavy election cycles. The bill was left pending. HB 2279 would require voter registrars to remove a person from the rolls if the person swears under oath during jury service that they are not a U.S. citizen; supporters said this would streamline removal of ineligible voters, while opponents raised concerns about mistaken identity and loss of due process. The bill was left pending. Finally, the committee heard HB 2803, which would require a presiding judge to give a poll watcher a signed statement explaining any removal from service. Supporters said this would improve documentation and accountability, and one witness asked for clarification that improper removal would remain a criminal offense; the author said he would consider a floor amendment and further discussion. The committee also heard HB 4253, which would create a more uniform voter-roll maintenance process based on inactivity, sending confirmation notices to voters who have not voted in the prior 25 months and eventually removing those who do not respond after multiple election cycles. Supporters said it would clean up outdated records and help keep voters registered where they actually live, while opponents argued it could wrongly remove eligible voters who simply do not vote regularly. HB 4253 was left pending as well.

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• TO A REQUIREMENT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER ENGAGED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS OR HER OFFICIAL DUTIES
• I REPRESENT COMMUNITY THAT WE ARE STILL TRYING TO WORK THE BILL WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AND AS WE LOOK AT
• THE LANGUAGE THAT REQUIRES AN OFFICER BE ENGAGED OF EXECUTION OF THE LEGAL DUTY OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT
• IF AN OFFICER IS ACTING OUTSIDE A LEGAL DUTY REMOVE ANY DEFENSE THAT INDIVIDUAL WOULD HAVE HAD.
• IF AN OFFICER IS ACTING OUTSIDE A LEGAL DUTY OR KNOWINGLY ACTING OUTSIDE A LEGAL DUTY THAT IS A DEFENSE

Keywords: 999, senate, all