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• State your point of objection.
• As a member of the committee, would you have Mr. McFedger? In committee.
• With a vote of 29 aye and zero nay, we'll report that out with a due pass.
• Is there anything substantive different about the sources of revenue or the purposes of the revenue and
• Is there anything substantive different about the sources of revenue or the purposes of the revenue and

Bills: SB169 , SB201 , SB1290 , SB1377 , SB1991 , SB2060

Committee: House Appropriations and Budget

Keywords: longevity pay, state employees, Oklahoma government, salary increase, emergency declaration, minimum salary, education funding, teacher compensation, Oklahoma education, salary schedule, 2-1-1 services, revolving fund, Department of Human Services, crisis pregnancy, abortion, legal funding, foster care, duffel bags, personal belongings, children's welfare

Summary: The committee took up several Senate bills and adopted multiple amendments, including a contested amendment process on Senate Bill 201. An objection was raised that an amendment had not been filed by the prior-day deadline under Rule 76C, but the chair ruled the objection not well taken, citing the chair’s authority to waive the timing requirement. The amendment to the amendment, offered by Speaker Hilbert, deleted Section 2 of the bill, removing statutory language that tied the teacher-pay measure to House Bill 3705 and the broader budget agreement. Members discussed that the underlying agreement still linked the measures politically, including a $25 million increase to the Parental Choice Tax Credit and a $2,000 increase to the minimum salary schedule for teachers. After clarification that the bill applied to certified personnel except for positions listed in the amendment, SB 201 passed the committee 29-0. The committee then approved Senate Bill 1290, which strengthens the 211 hotline system by clarifying oversight, improving coordination and service delivery, addressing access gaps, and supporting better funding and emergency responsiveness. Senate Bill 169 also passed after amendment; it increases longevity pay for state employees by 50% for designated years of service beginning in fiscal year 2027. Senate Bill 1377, which requires DHS to provide duffel bags to children in foster care as part of the budget, passed after members asked whether the bags would remain the child’s property and whether the bags would be standardized; the sponsor said the bags would belong to the child but did not know the procurement details. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1991, described as an OMES/Oklahoma cleanup bill that consolidates existing functionality and revenues under a common umbrella without changing the substantive sources or purposes of the funds. After a question confirming it was only a cleanup measure, the bill passed 29-0. Senate Bill 2060 was laid over until the next day, and the meeting adjourned.

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• AEDs at each school campus, the number of employees trained in CPR, first aid, and the use of AEDs,
• We are here in support of SB 1131.
• Thank you for letting me speak today in strong support of Senate Bill 1249 on behalf of the Alzheimer's
• of the state plan.
• on both of those bills.

Bills: SB1131 , SB1249

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: cardiac arrest, defibrillators, school safety, emergency response, CPR training, Arizona education funding, Alzheimer's, dementia, memory care, cognitive decline, brain health, caregiver support, long-term care, in-home care, public health, health services, state plan, dementia services program, Arizona Department of Health Services, aging

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• Paul Jewell, on behalf of the members of the Washington State Association of Counties, in support of
• And according to University of Washington research, that rate was as high as 55% among low- and moderate-income
• Fiscal impact is identified by the Washington State Patrol and the University of Washington.
• The University of Washington assumes indeterminate impacts due to workload from sharing additional data
• I represent the students of Western Washington University in support of Substitute House Bill 1570.

Bills: HB2521 , HB2249 , HB1796

Committee: Senate Ways & Means

Keywords: firearms, background check, gun control, public safety, legislation, HB 2249, Washington Technology Solutions, WaTech, civil service, classified service, exempt employees, state employment, state personnel, network security, cybersecurity, information technology, IT contracting, data center, systems integration, network engineering

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• I'm calling to order this meeting of the Consumer Protection and Business Committee of Wednesday, February
• of limitations.
• of whether it's recorded.
• specified types of mortgage modifications, are referred to that in the case of specified types of mortgage
• So instead of being the greater of $5 or 15% of the transaction, the law would not limit those fees;

Bills: SB6178 , SB5831

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Business

Keywords: SB6178, property insurance, insurance claims, assignment of benefits, AOB, post-loss assignment, post-loss benefits, homeowners insurance, policyholder, insured, restoration contractor, mitigation contractor, public adjuster, insurance commissioner, claims handling, consumer protection, void and unenforceable, Washington insurance code, chapter 48 RCW, civil penalty

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• And one of the top issues that came up was in terms of the cost of older adults and their housing.
• of what crimes fall within what statute of limitations.
• A rape of a child does not have a statute of limitations. I'm sorry, I have a bit of a cold today.
• The cost of insurance is not because of disclosures; it's because of claims costs, and this bill will
• That is the point of the bill, but there's one kind of dangling piece of Section 1 where it could be

Bills: SB6178 , SB5831

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Business

Keywords: SB6178, property insurance, insurance claims, assignment of benefits, AOB, post-loss assignment, post-loss benefits, homeowners insurance, policyholder, insured, restoration contractor, mitigation contractor, public adjuster, insurance commissioner, claims handling, consumer protection, void and unenforceable, Washington insurance code, chapter 48 RCW, civil penalty

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• died of cancer and my aunt carried this mutation, I had a 50% chance of carrying it as well.
• died of cancer and my aunt carried this mutation, I had a 50% chance of carrying it as well.
• As part of FORCE, I also work as a peer navigator, and I talk to a lot of other people.
• I guess my question is: the three basic types of insurance that I'm aware of are long-term care, life
• Opponents of the legislature. Health history for hundreds of years before that.

Bills: H5112 , S2921 , H4914

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Financial Services

Keywords: genetic discrimination, genetic testing, genetic information, DNA, hereditary risk, insurance underwriting, life insurance, health insurance, long-term care insurance, disability insurance, medical privacy, consumer protection, anti-discrimination, insurer regulation, Commissioner of Insurance, chapter 176D, underwriting, hereditary disease, genomics, travel insurance

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• recorded before the recording of the mortgage or deed of trust.
• 1 of the bill.
• 1 of the bill.
• real estate rental market universe of advertising rental properties only to exclusive future renters
• And that's kind of outside the scope of exclusivity.

Bills: SB5831 , SB6178

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Business

Keywords: mortgage modification, uniform regulations, homeowners, financial stability, foreclosure prevention, SB6178, property insurance, insurance claims, assignment of benefits, AOB, post-loss assignment, post-loss benefits, homeowners insurance, policyholder, insured, restoration contractor, mitigation contractor, public adjuster, insurance commissioner, claims handling

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• That total of taxes alone are $13,542, an additional 11% of the purchase price on the day of delivery
• The following 10 years of RTA excise tax amounts to another 7% of the price of ownership.
• That total of taxes alone are $13,542, an additional 11% of the purchase price on the day of delivery
• The following 10 years of RTA excise tax amounts to another 7% of the price of ownership.
• For a lot of families, it's their own mode of transportation, and we're taking away a little bit of that

Bills: HB2305 , HB2601 , HB2604

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: vehicle registration, travel vans, motor homes, transportation regulation, HB2601, motorcycle weight fee, motorcycle registration, vehicle licensing, Department of Licensing, weight-based fee, motor home fee, RV registration, scale weight, vehicle weight, RCW, Washington state, registration fees, license fees, vehicle fee schedule, fee distribution

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• presidents of universities to become independent of political sources and to recommend to the legislature
• I believe that the concept of this bill is something that we can universally agree upon.
• I believe that the concept of this bill is something that we can universally agree upon.
• I believe that the concept of this bill is something that we can universally agree upon.
• Senator Burgess: The concept of this bill is something that we can universally agree upon.

Bills: S0558 , S1294 , S1468 , S1474 , S1682 , S1628

Committee: Senate Environment and Natural Resources

Keywords: stormwater systems, environmental standards, municipal infrastructure, engineering certifications, local compliance, Florida Department of Transportation, biosolids, agronomic rate, land application, environmental protection, Florida statutes, nutrient management, recordkeeping, farming, compost products, wastewater treatment, environment, sewage disposal, pollution control, reporting requirements

Summary: The committee took up several environmental bills, beginning with SB 1682 on local administration of vessel restrictions. Senator Trumbull said the bill would give cities and counties tools to address abandoned, derelict, and long-term anchored vessels while following state standards and FWC guidance. Members from affected areas spoke in support, citing recurring derelict vessel problems and the difficulty and cost of removal once vessels sink. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1468 on advanced wastewater treatment, which would require DEP to compile a detailed statewide report on wastewater treatment plants, including construction age, treatment levels, contaminant data, spill history, flood risk, and receiving waterbody impairment information. Florida Rural Water Association testified that any move to require advanced treatment for all plants over one MGD could create major financial burdens without dedicated funding. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered CS/SB 1294 on biosolids management, with a strike-all amendment adopted. Senator Bradley said the revised bill would require bulk Class AA biosolids fertilizer and compost products to be land applied only at agronomic rates and, absent a bona fide sale, only at permitted DEP-approved sites, with a transition date moved to July 1, 2028. Supporters said it would protect water quality and legitimate fertilizer and compost markets, while rural utilities asked for funding and flexibility. The committee reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee took up CS/SB 1628 on net zero policies by governmental entities. Senator Avila said the bill would prohibit local governments and other governmental entities from adopting or funding net zero policies, imposing related fees or taxes, or operating cap-and-trade or carbon trading programs. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying the definition of carbon dioxide. The bill drew extensive debate: supporters argued it would protect residents and businesses from higher costs and preserve predictability, while opponents said it would block local climate and clean-energy policies, including electric buses, energy-efficiency measures, and climate resilience planning. After public testimony on both sides, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 1474 on biosolids management, which Senator Gates said would require biosolids and septage to be treated at the highest practical level when wastewater treatment facilities are reasonably accessible and would bar Class B land application within 50 miles of a permitted wastewater facility. An amendment applying the statutory definition of septage was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 558 on stormwater system standards. Senator Burgess said it would create statewide standards for municipal and county stormwater systems using FDOT guidelines and third-party inspections, with an amendment making technical changes and broadening who may perform inspections. Supporters said uniform standards could improve safety and reduce failures, while contractors, engineers, and industry groups warned it could raise costs, delay projects, and preempt stronger local standards. The bill remained under discussion as the transcript ended.

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• Thank you, members of the committee. Good to see all of you.
• of credit for the State Department of Transportation Commission that we expect to be a source of reliable
• So that was kind of one of my.
• So, in Section 5 of the bill, first of all, if you go to Section 5 of the bill, which is on page 14,
• The amount of weight on them, the amount of pressure, the amount of weather—they're a consumable item

Bills: SB2

Committee: Senate Senate Finance

Keywords: SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways

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• Executive put more in for the enrollment of universal. And those are kind of the big differences.
• child care is not the total cost of universal child care.
• universal child care to show that the greatest number of families coming into universal child care in
• We are here in support of the universal child care.
• It's incredible to be so proud of what our state has done even before the announcement of universal child

Bills: SB2

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways

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• We're basically taking some of the rules for the state Board of Public Accountancy and allowing them
• We've seen a tremendous abuse, especially in sunset, of the abuse of emergency rules.
• the abuse of emergency rules.
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• </c> a lot of issues with this as well. a lot of issues with this as well.

Bills: HB59 , SB15 , SB96 , SB104 , SB137

Committee: Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

Keywords: public accountancy, CPA licensing, board regulations, educational prerequisites, electronic notifications, firm registration, assignment, creditors, insolvency, liquidation, assignee, secured transaction, bankruptcy, state law, voluntary process, distribution of assets, emergency rules, governor certification, state regulations, public safety

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• I'm testifying in support of the bill on behalf of the Uniform Law Commission.
• I am so appreciative of Ms. Baker's briefing us to the details of what the bill does.
• Any questions of this panel?
• So we're the center of the universe, yes, yes, yes. Representative Tye. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• , part of Issaquah, part of Sammamish, and a beautiful town called Bothell.

Bills: HB2158 , HB2178

Committee: House Civil Rights & Judiciary

Keywords: electronic signatures, notary, digital transactions, authentication, legal documents, court rules, court procedure, civil infractions, notice of civil infraction, malicious mischief, physical damage, computer crime, digital property damage, electronic records, data destruction, computer programs, cyber damage, default judgment, payment plan, restitution

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NBFlGyWb8o, 2026-07-05T06:58:20+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Call to Order 00:00 Roll Call 1:40 Enhancing Public Safety and Combatting Criminal Networks through AI Innovation 2:00 Discussion and Approval of Task Force Findings and Recommendations 18:00 Adjournment 29:37, 958, all, 2.2.43, 2.1.47

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• </c><00:46:38.480><c> same</c> lot of we we get a lot of the same lot of we we get a lot of the same
• This job was a demolition portion of a job at Murray State University.
• is out of my realm of &gt;&gt; Honestly, that is out of my realm of expertise<01:18:20.719><c> because

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:04 Attendance Roll Call: 00:00:29 Approval of Minutes: 00:01:50 Kentucky Buy American Act: 00:02:08 Earn As You Learn: KY Building Trades Apprenticeship: 00:30:42 Worker Misclassification in the Construction Industry: 01:02:00 Investing in KY’s Future Workforce Through the Good Business Initiative: 01:20:44 Adjournment: 01:28:28, 958, all

Summary: The committee met on October 23, 2025, approved the September minutes, and heard testimony on a proposed “Kentucky by America” procurement preference bill. Representative Patrick Flannery described the concept as giving preference in public construction and public works contracts to iron, steel, aluminum, and other manufactured goods made in the United States, while emphasizing he wanted to avoid excessive taxpayer costs and was open to changes. Chad Connley of the United Steelworkers and Dustin Reinsteller of the Kentucky State AFL-CIO supported the idea, arguing it would strengthen domestic manufacturing, keep tax dollars in the local economy, and support jobs; Connley said the bill would include waivers for items not made domestically and noted Kentucky has opted out of the GPA trade agreement. Mike Buckington of Metals Innovation Initiative, testifying virtually, also supported the concept and said Kentucky’s metals sector has seen significant investment and can supply most construction needs, while stressing supply-chain reliability and national security concerns. Members generally expressed support but raised questions about implementation. Representative Branscum asked who would grant waivers and how contractors would know the rules during bidding; Flannery said he was open to revising the language and process. Representative Gentry supported the concept but said the bill would likely need editing to avoid harming businesses or markets. Senator Nun suggested aligning the bill’s definition of a U.S. good with industry country-of-origin standards to make compliance easier. Representative KC Carney asked for data on the impact of similar laws in other states, and Connley said he could provide numbers later but did not have them on hand. Senator Boswell supported the concept and asked about the cost threshold for waivers; Connley said the federal standard is a 25% cost increase, while the prior Kentucky version used 10%, and that the threshold is a key detail. The committee then shifted to an informational presentation on building trade apprenticeships. Eric Elie of the Kentucky State Pipe Trades Association, Nick Brown of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 502, and retired IBEW training director Steve Willinghurst explained how union apprenticeship programs work. Brown described earn-while-you-learn training, with apprentices placed on jobs by signatory contractors and attending classes two nights a week for five years. He outlined the work of plumbers, pipefitters, welders, and HVACR technicians, emphasizing that these trades support construction, industrial facilities, distilleries, and other critical infrastructure. No votes or formal actions were taken on the policy topics beyond approval of the prior minutes.

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• of political funds.
• So all the individuals, regardless of the party, regardless of stance or any type of item that way.
• Some of them kind of... to piggyback off of what Vice Chair Bucy was saying.
• the state of Texas.
• I actually am kind of in favor of that.

Bills: HB18

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance

Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on the discussions surrounding HB18, which aims to prevent legislators from financially benefiting when they break quorum. Chairman Shaheen emphasized that this bill addresses the integrity of the Texas legislature and responds to constituent concerns about lawmakers being absent and raising funds simultaneously. Throughout the meeting, members discussed the implications of enforcing penalties for breaking quorum and the balance between legislative strategy and financial transparency. Various representatives expressed their views, with some supporting the bill for enhancing accountability, while others argued that it imposes unfair restrictions on a constitutional tactic historically used by minority factions.

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEp8UTBhPsw, 2026-06-21T07:17:10+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00:00 – Call to Order and Roll Call 00:03:25—Overview of the Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative 00:50:15 – Farmland Conservation in Kentucky and Update on 2024 Funding Allocations 01:39:40 - Adjournment, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• most all of you were there for, with the exception of one of you.
• Subvert the public policy of the state of Texas, and I think Texans are weary of the devastation of abortion
• In partnership with the University of California and the University of Colorado, we found that support
• And the specific wording of the statute of the, of the resolution is contained in the body of, of the
• I forget the name of the case. City of Ocala.

Bills: SB 6 , SB 11 , SB 33

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state

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• In support of Senate Bill 33, even though Texas has strong pro-life laws, tens of thousands of Texas
• The public policy of the state of Texas.
• In partnership with the University of California and the University of Colorado. we found that support
• There has long been a concept of the contrast between the letter of the law and the spirit of the law
• Of where this bill would put the entire state of Texas.

Bills: SB6 , SB11 , SB33

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state

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• Part of the analysis that we would require of them, and that the bill would require of them, is that
• It sees that there is a loss of some amount of generation. less of an opportunity, I think, for market
• of financial security, and proof of site control.
• of the bill.
• We are very supportive of many of the provisions of the bill. Obviously, there's some...

Bills: SB6 , SB11 , SB33

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state