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• In 1876, Texas set aside half of its public lands to establish a permit... the Permanent School Fund
• city or elsewhere, a building permit.
• They won't let you do anything until you get the permit, right? That's correct.
• And then once you get your building permit, you start the building process.
• In the plans and permitting process, I have heard horror stories about...

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• appropriate time to offer an amendment appropriate time to offer an amendment um<00:40:28.520>
• <00:42:35.200> was amendment was amendment was drafted<00:42:37.319> um<00:42:38.319>
• All right, so I guess the vote first will be on Amendment 0842, whether to adopt that amendment.
• had been assuming that this amendment had been assuming that this amendment dealt<01:07:31.200><
• All right, then on the bill as amended, so it would be OTPA on House Bill 587 with Amendment 0843.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 313 and, on motion by Representative Perez, voted to retain the bill because members felt it needed further work and was not ready for final action. The motion passed 18-0, and no further action was taken on the bill. House Bill 391, an anti-SLAPP measure, was then discussed; supporters said it addressed a real problem and should move forward, while opponents raised concerns that it was too broad, could affect criminal cases, and might create procedural complications. The committee voted 18-0 to retain HB 391 as well, and it was placed on consent. The committee next considered House Bill 462, establishing a cause of action for unwarranted video imaging of residential properties. Representative McFarland moved OTP, saying the bill raised First Amendment and property-rights concerns. The motion passed 18-0, and the bill was also placed on consent. The committee then turned to House Bill 509, which would require reporting on forfeitures. Supporters argued the information was useful for future legislation, while opponents said the reporting would be costly, duplicative, and potentially split data across fiscal years. The committee voted 11-7 to recommend OTP, with a minority of members opposed. House Bill 520, authorizing Department of Education hearing officers to issue subpoenas, drew the most extended debate. Supporters argued DOE needed the same tools other agencies have, while opponents said DOE already had access to needed information, the Attorney General could handle subpoenas, and the bill would create an unbalanced process and raise due process and student-record concerns. Representative Tur offered Amendment 0842H to shift subpoena power from DOE hearing officers to the Attorney General; after debate, the amendment failed 10-8. The transcript cuts off as the committee begins the roll call on the underlying bill after rejecting the amendment.

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• Do you have any amendments? Yes, I do have amendments.
• I believe there are some amendments at the desk. Irk, will you read the amendment, Mister Chair?
• So, I'll second the amendments.
• All those in favor of the amendment, say aye. All's post same sign. Amendment passes.
• I explained the amendments.

Bills: SB2108, SB2121, SB2171, SB2061, SB2112, SB2138

Keywords: feral swine, nuisance control, wildlife management, hunting permits, agriculture, cultivated meat, food safety, public health, misbranding, advertising, food labeling, food distribution, state regulations, hunting licenses, fishing licenses, veterans, controlled hunts, deer population, wildlife conservation, food policy

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• right now it's a $7.50 per year fee for the permit, but if we do a five-year permit, they said the statutory
• Jefferson County, do they have a local bill that allows a permit now?
• Well, I think... allows a permit now?
• Well, I think the permitting is not required, but it's allowed.
• So, the sheriff's they have the ability to sell these permits.

Bills: HB375, HB494, HB375

Keywords: pistol permits, Jefferson County, fees, public schools, fund distribution, tax collector, tax assessor, compensation, salary increase, 1136, house, all

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• If you're talking about permitting, there's some good bipartisan permitting reform language.
• , there's some good bipartisan permitting, there's some good bipartisan permitting<00:04:42.400> reform
• <00:04:43.919> Um,<00:04:44.240> there's permitting reform language.
• Um, there's permitting reform language.
• bipartisan permitting reform some good bipartisan permitting reform language,<00:04:51.199> but

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I would like to introduce a floor amendment and then speak to my floor amendment.
• I'd like to introduce floor amendment 1860. You may speak to your amendment. Thank you.
• Floor amendment number 1860 has been proposed. Is there any discussion on the amendment?
• I move that House Bill 667FN ought to pass with amendment as amended.
• amendment. Thank you, Madam President. amendment. Thank you, Madam President.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I have given Representative Toth some amended language.
• We've provided amended language. No way on earth.
• That I think that would give even more confidence to people that Sounds like a good floor amendment,
• I think also though we amended it that you could vote at, you know, you're 17, lower the voting age to
• 17, would you be open to that amendment lower the, the, the voting age to 17.

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• dealing with the first amended dealing with the first amended complaint,<00:02:59.840> we
• we're talking about the amended we're talking about the amended complaint.
• So, we'll start with the first amended So, we'll start with the first amended complaint.<00:05:01.160
• that are included in the amended that are included in the amended complaint.<00:19:03.560> And
• some of why we have uh this amended some of why we have uh this amended complaint<00:54:38.400><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And you do have an amendment on the bill.
• Is that about the amendment of the bill or just overall?
• Roll call on the amendment. Clerk, call the roll. Oh, debate.
• I will try to get this amendment, make it a better amendment.
• With this new amendment, we'll try to. Make it a better bill.

Bills: HB3239, HB3391, HB3557, HB4128

Keywords: veterinary medicine, definitions, animal husbandry, board of veterinary examiners, telemedicine, veterinarian-client relationship, animal welfare, commercial pet breeders, licensing, advertising, animal cruelty, Oklahoma Agricultural Extension, local funding, financial institutions, county extension services, state funds, wildlife conservation, hunting regulations, mountain lions, black bears

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• I mean a different bill, OK, or amended, however you're going to think about it.
• This violates the 14th Amendment. This violates the American Disabilities Act.
• We demand change, amend House Bill 33 before veterans suffer.
• Um, as written, this bill does not amend any codes to make justice accessible for tenants.
• We don't change it or amend it because they don't want to understand the way that it is written, um,

Bills: HB15, HB171, HB204

Keywords: flood risk, campground, safety regulations, civil penalty, guest safety, Harris County, flood control, governance, expansion, public health, local governance, environmental management

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• second reading amendment. second reading amendment.
• This amendment does not stop the protection of First Amendment speech.
• Let's reject this amendment. Let's reject this amendment.
• . amendment. amendment.
• amendment. I'm against this amendment. amendment. I'm against this amendment.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Could we amend this and add that?
• Last session, we went toe-to-toe quite a bit on Amendment 3 legislation.
• I think the previous amendment number three, which is Doolers and midwives, is that correct?
• amendment, allowed for people outside of licensed practitioners to perform an abortion.
• I was the voter on Amendment 3, and it's still not clear enough. This bill dances around it.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• The bill also has some language that says no one can get a permit from the ATC to make the sale of vape
• That bill is amended into the underlying bill, House Bill 1266, which passed out of the Senate, 47 to
• Senator Cook, Senator Freeman, and your work on the bail amendment, I think that's a very important..
• Senator Cook, Senator Freeman, and your work on the bail amendment, I think that's a great step in the
• It just did not go home one night because they continued to work and make sure that the amendment was

Keywords: 964, all

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• any amendments uh to make this stronger. any amendments uh to make this stronger.
• So, amendments.
• That amendment has been adopted. Any additional amendments? >> Yes.
• amendment that uh would be presented. amendment that uh would be presented.
• . amendment. amendment.

Bills: SF0087, SF0088, SF0092

Keywords: felony, law enforcement, police officer, criminal penalties, public safety, sex offender, child care facility, residency restrictions, criminal law, sex offenders, child care facilities, legislation, false claims, civil penalties, state accountability, whistleblower protection, fraud prevention, 916, all

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• With that, we will go to our second item on the agenda, which is House Bill 141 with House Amendment
• Senator Hoffner, House Bill 326, or House Amendment 1. Thank you so much, Mr. Chair.
• We do have a House amendment, which is now part of the bill, and it removes the mandatory minimum jail
• And that is potentially going to come under First Amendment protections.
• The amendment ensures that claims cannot be casually introduced to undermine a survivor's credibility

Bills: HB372, HB414

Keywords: HB372, Justice of the Peace Court, Delaware courts, Title 10, court administration, judicial staffing, county courts, Kent County, New Castle County, Sussex County, Wilmington, 24-hour hearings, court locations, court hours, magistrate court, access to justice, court consolidation, Delaware General Assembly, destructive weapon, possessing a destructive weapon

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on public safety, courts, and family law. House Bill 141, with House Amendment 1, would require the Department of Safety and Homeland Security to create a firearm responsibilities notice for firearm purchasers through licensed dealers, covering Delaware gun laws, safe storage, lost/stolen reporting, straw purchases, suicide prevention, and other safety responsibilities. Testimony from the NRA, Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association, Moms Demand Action, the Coalition for Safer Delaware, and Delaware State Police was uniformly supportive, emphasizing education, standardized dealer practices, and potential evidence for straw-purchase prosecutions. No committee questions were raised, and the bill was moved forward after public comment. House Bill 326 would create a new offense for theft by impersonating a family member, aimed at scams involving spoofed calls, texts, or online messages that pressure victims to send money. The sponsor described the bill as a response to increasingly sophisticated fraud enabled by artificial intelligence, and noted that a House amendment removed an original mandatory minimum jail term, leaving sentencing to the courts. No public testimony was offered on the bill. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 150 would prohibit civil arrests inside courthouses and certain Department of Labor proceedings, with the sponsor arguing that such arrests deter people from coming to court or seeking protection; the bill would allow criminal arrests and civil arrests only with advance written notice. No testimony was taken on that measure. Senate Bill 284, the First State Emergency Responders Act, would create a narrowly tailored offense for intentionally approaching within 25 feet of first responders at emergency scenes after crossing a barrier or ignoring warnings, if done to interfere, threaten, or harass. Supporters, including police, fire service, and sportsmen’s groups, said it would protect responders and preserve emergency operations, while the Office of Defense Services opposed it on First Amendment and overbreadth grounds, arguing existing laws already cover much of the conduct. Senate Bill 304 would amend Delaware’s safe school zone law to allow private schools to use trained, vetted sentries or similar security arrangements; supporters said it would give smaller private schools an affordable safety option, while the sponsor said the bill needed more work and should not move forward yet. The committee also heard Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 314, which would clarify how courts handle evidence that a sexual assault complainant previously made a false allegation; DOJ and ODS said the substitute reflects a consensus approach, and YWCA Delaware supported it as a survivor-protective reform. Finally, Senate Bill 343 would expand methods for serving child support respondents in Family Court by authorizing service through certified mail and carriers such as USPS, UPS, and FedEx, addressing cases where people avoid in-person service using doorbell cameras and other technology. The Division of Child Support Services supported the bill as a practical update that would improve timeliness while preserving proof-of-delivery safeguards. At the end of the meeting, a motion was made and seconded, and the chair adjourned the session.

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• I hope to see these issues addressed in a floor amendment.
• Seeing no amendments and no further discussion, would the Secretary please call the roll?
• Seeing no amendments and no further discussion, would the Secretary please call the roll?
• Finally, the compact outlines dispute resolution, amendment, and withdrawal procedures.
• Okay, so seeing no further discussion, no amendments, would you please call the roll?

Bills: SB1128, SB1137, SB1144, SB1145, SB1186, SB1235, SB1238

Keywords: scrap metal theft, study committee, Arizona, regulated industries, public safety, underground utilities, utility locating, dig safe, call before you dig, 811, excavation safety, damage prevention, one-call center, locate request, white lining, large project coordination, buried infrastructure, subsurface utilities, utility marking, locator wire

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• Currently, first responder... are permitted to lawfully carry a concealed handgun into otherwise restricted
• Upon completion of this program, these physicians would be permitted to carry a firearm during deployments
• Motor Vehicles, Licensed Used Automobile Parts Recyclers, UAPRs. for the only entities in Texas permitted
• This bill also strengthens enforcement by amending Section 501.109 of the Transportation Code to impose

Bills: HB1455, HB1777, HB2101, HB2136, HB2609, HB3142, HB3552, HB3846, HB4155, HB4514, HB4879, HB4995, HB5014, HB5139, HB5228, HB5436, HCR40

Keywords: mental health, jail diversion, law enforcement, reporting requirements, criminal justice, data collection, criminal justice reform, intellectual disability, mental illness, data reporting, public safety, reporting, substance abuse, sex offender, driver's license, identification, gunshot detection, unreported gunshots, municipal police, crime investigation

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• of Labor's role and remit on this is testing the market and understanding who's asking for these permits
• Back when we had the PRO Act, I offered an amendment that would require authorization from employees
• Many of these people got work permits and started working, competing with American workers and legal
• immigration, that stops... stops the flow of mass illegal immigration across our border, stops the work permits

Keywords: PRO Act, labor laws, worker rights, unionization, right-to-work, public testimony, political polarization

Summary: The meeting centered around an in-depth discussion of the PRO Act, with representatives expressing passionate opinions both for and against the legislation. Representative Chavez de Rimmer emphasized the importance of worker freedom, arguing that the PRO Act would infringe upon individual rights by coercing unionization. This perspective was strongly received by members from right-to-work states, who articulated their concerns about the potential erosion of workers' choices and protections. Speaker after speaker conveyed conflicting views on labor laws, indicating a deeply polarized environment surrounding labor issues at the moment.

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• Agencies must be required to manage the contract amendments, the funding extensions, the cost escalations
• ... ...to manage the contract amendments, the funding extensions, the cost escalations.
• That based on this 272-day requirement, which we could adjust and amend, what you're probably looking
• have a couple levers to pull to try to increase the coffers to pay for such things: local taxes, permits
• have a couple levers to pull to try to increase the coffers to pay for such things: local taxes, permits

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Now, we could do this study in Rhode Island where CPAs permit physicians to collaborate with pharmacists
• Under current Massachusetts law, federal law, and FDA policy, state-licensed pharmacies are permitted
• Joint Committee on Public Health to ensure this practice remains permissible when considering any amendments
• Any amendments that would alter the ability of a state-licensed pharmacy to dispense drug products compounded
• produced under the most robust quality standards, the Joint Committee must reject S. 1497 or any amendments

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health held a hearing focused on children’s health, disease prevention, screening, treatment, and pharmacy-related bills. The chair explained that the session was for public testimony only, with no votes or decisions taken that day, and outlined the three-minute limit for individual testimony. The committee then heard testimony on a range of bills, including H. 2413 on adding electromagnetic sensitivity to the state’s MAVEN registry, S. 1508 and H. 2433 on creating an amputation prevention task force, H. 2535 and S. 1551 on establishing a naloxone purchase trust fund, S. 1635 on authorizing pharmacists to provide opioid use disorder treatment, H. 2385 on creating a special commission on avian influenza, and S. 1497 on patient safety and non-FDA-approved compounded drugs. Testimony on H. 2413 came largely from advocates and individuals who described electromagnetic sensitivity as a real health condition and argued that adding it to the registry would improve data collection, provider education, and public awareness. Testimony on the amputation prevention task force bills came from the American Diabetes Association and podiatry groups, who said diabetes-related amputations are often preventable, disproportionately affect people of color, and could be reduced through earlier screening, better care coordination, and improved insurance coverage for preventive foot care. On the naloxone trust fund bills, a representative, emergency physician, and nurse testified that hospitals often cannot reliably send overdose patients home with naloxone because of billing and reimbursement barriers, and that a bulk-purchase fund would expand access at no added cost to payers or providers. The committee also heard strong support for S. 1635 from pharmacists and public health researchers, who said community pharmacists could safely initiate and maintain buprenorphine treatment and help close gaps in opioid use disorder care. On H. 2385, a local board of health chair supported a special commission on avian influenza, citing gaps in emergency preparedness and the need for clearer coordination across agencies. On S. 1497, a pharmacy representative opposed restrictions on compounded drugs from outsourcing facilities, warning that changes could reduce access to life-saving medications and harm patient safety. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.