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• There was a committee substitute that was laid out previously.
• There was a committee substitute laid out previously.
• There is a committee substitute previously laid out.
• Sends up the committee substitute, Senate Bill 3071.
• With no business to come before the Local Government Committee, the committee will stand in recess subject

Bills: HB24, SB3038, SB3045, SB3065, SB3069, SB3071, HB2025, HB2149, HB3370, HB4205, HB4506, HB5424, HB5652, HB24, HB3687

Keywords: groundwater, conservation, water permits, sustainability, resource management, Fort Bend County, Municipal Utility District, MUD, special district, Rosenberg, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, ad valorem tax, bond issuance, assessments, fees, taxes, eminent domain, road district, storm drainage

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• Chairman, members of the committee. Uh, my name is Taylor Vice.
• This will probably get out of this committee.
• probably get off out of this committee. probably get off out of this committee.
• The only net new we're adding to years.
• Chairman and committee. Are you good, Chris?

Bills: HB542

Keywords: HB542, district attorney, prosecutor, supernumerary district attorney, Employees' Retirement System, ERS, Alabama retirement, public employee retirement, pension, retirement benefits, post-retirement employment, salary cap, dual participation, double dipping, District Attorneys' Plan, assistant district attorney, deputy district attorney, state pension, survivor benefits, Office of Prosecution Services

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• Excuse me, members of the committee.
• We have concern of Alabama families.
• Ambulance of Alabama here in Montgomery. Ambulance of Alabama here in Montgomery.
• paramedic here in the state of Alabama paramedic here in the state of Alabama for<00:28:20.159><
• those years working for the Alabama those years working for the Alabama Department<00:28:24.240>

Bills: HB424, SB63, SB269

Keywords: HB424, Montgomery County, sheriff, county sheriff, salary increase, expense allowance, local act, county general fund, retirement contributions, public official compensation, law enforcement pay, elected official salary, Montgomery County legislation, sheriff compensation, term-based salary, immigration, law enforcement, fingerprints, DNA collection, illegal aliens

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• . >> I'm Mary Ree, the committee clerk. >> I'm Mary Ree, the committee clerk.
• Thank you, Senator. >> Chair and committee members. >> All right.
• >> Chair and committee members. >> Chair and committee members.
• <00:10:33.920> You >> Good morning, committee members. How are you?
• Good morning, and thank you, Chair, and to the committee members.

Bills: SB274, HB586

Keywords: cannabis, psychoactive cannabinoids, CBD, delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, delta-10 THC, criminal penalties, youth protection, medical cannabis, HB586, Cullman, Cullman County, City of Cullman, annexation, municipal boundaries, corporate limits, local legislation, boundary adjustment, city limits, municipal expansion

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• Chairman, members of the committee. >> here.<00:03:36.720> Represent here. here. here.
• Chairman, members of the committee.
• This bill is simply to update the veterinary practice act for the state of Alabama and make it compliant
• uh veterary practice act for the state uh veterary practice act for the state of<00:05:39.199> Alabama
• and make it compliant with of Alabama and make it compliant with what<00:05:43.039> the<00:05

Bills: SB85, SB85

Keywords: vaccination exemption, religious exemption, medical exemption, vaccine mandate, testing requirement, public schools, K-12, students, parents, guardians, higher education, college enrollment, university attendance, public institutions of higher education, immunization, religious tenets, sincerely held belief, school health policy, Alabama, AHSAA physical form

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• Chairman, members of the committee.
• Thank you, committee.
• And then we're adding defense contractors and pulp and paper. So, we're adding a total of three.
• Chairman, committee.
• Faulner's civil committee. Uh, Mr. Chairman, and uh we committee. Uh, Mr.

Bills: HB2, HB43, HB49, HB94, HB137, HB156, HB200, HB250, HB3, HB42

Keywords: vaccination, parental consent, minors, medical consent, guardian approval, criminal procedure, split sentencing, probation, Class A felony, Class B felony, minimum confinement, out-of-state warrants, law enforcement, extradition, Alabama Code, arrest authority, interstate cooperation, tax exemption, seafood, retail sales

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• For a campaign committee, because there's always confusion about that.
• Some say when you first form your committee and file, you say, "I'm raising..."
• When you form your committee and file, you say, "I'm raising money." That's qualifying, but...
• Other people will say, "Well, it's when you open your committee." That's...

Bills: HB250

Keywords: HB250, Alabama Ethics Commission, statement of economic interests, financial disclosure, candidate ethics, campaign finance, candidate filing deadline, qualifying papers, declaration of candidacy, independent candidate, ballot access, election law, ethics reform, public officials, public employees, asset disclosure, income disclosure, real estate holdings, indebtedness disclosure, late filing penalty

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• The committee overlaps some of the other committees.
• Chairman, committee members, good morning, good afternoon.
• Chairman, members of the committee.
• <00:12:34.800> an times and then the senate added an times and then the senate added an amendment
• Chairman, members of the committee. committee. committee.

Bills: HB66, HB79, HB95, HB145, HB66, HB79, HB95, HB145

Keywords: elder abuse, financial exploitation, inheritance, joint tenancy, conviction effects, off-label, pharmacists, medical treatment, state board of pharmacy, employment protection, HVAC, air conditioning, heating, ventilation, warranty transfer, manufacturer warranty, consumer protection, home sale, residential real property, real estate

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• And it overlaps some of the other committees.
• in committee that they added last year.
• Chairman, members of the committee. committee. committee.
• Alabama. Alabama.
• <00:08:53.040> Chairman, committee? Mr. Chairman, committee? Mr.

Bills: HB66, HB79, HB95, HB145, HB66, HB79, HB95, HB145

Keywords: elder abuse, financial exploitation, inheritance, joint tenancy, conviction effects, off-label, pharmacists, medical treatment, state board of pharmacy, employment protection, HVAC, air conditioning, heating, ventilation, warranty transfer, manufacturer warranty, consumer protection, home sale, residential real property, real estate

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• Welcome to the County and Municipal and Other Government Committee.
• We do not have a gun safe storage program in the state of Alabama.
• We did this with the Rebuild Alabama initiative; there's a provision in Rebuild Alabama that allows for
• Chairman, members of the committee. Thank you so much for... ...the committee.
• It's Susan Alverson with the Alabama Board of Pharmacy.

Bills: SB36, SB39, SB40, SB12, SB29, SB121, SB131, SB12

Keywords: competitive bidding, procurement, disclosure statements, state contracts, contract protest, board governance, occupational licensing, Sunset Law, public accountability, training requirements, SB40, Houston/Hunter Act, firearm hold agreement, gun storage, temporary firearm storage, firearms dealer, federal firearms licensee, FFL, civil immunity, gun owner

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• Good morning, Chair and members of the committee.
• Vice Chair, members of the committee.
• Committee members, my name is Joel Anderson.
• Chairman and fellow committee members.
• Thank you, members of the committee.

Bills: HB 1520, HB 1525, HB 1530, HB 1535, HB 2068, HB 2091, HB 2347, HB 2372, HB 2805, HB 2815, HB 2867, HB 3154, HB 3482, HB 3483, HB 3663, HB 3781, HB 3901, HB 3915, HB 4135, HB 4153, HB 4158, HB 4329, HB 4331

Keywords: Angelina and Neches River Authority, river authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Sunset Act, Special District Local Laws Code, local government, natural resources, board of directors, director training, board governance, public testimony, open meetings, public information, conflict of interest, ethics, complaint system, general manager, board president, staggered terms, removal of director

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• But many also have an ad valorem taxing authority. Yes, sir. OK.
• Chairman and fellow committee members.
• Thank you, members of the committee. I'm J.D.
• Mark Tinez offers a committee substitute. Is there objection to the adoption of the committee sub?
• Hearing none, the committee stands adjourned.

Bills: HB1520, HB1525, HB1530, HB1535, HB2068, HB2091, HB2347, HB2372, HB2805, HB2815, HB2867, HB3154, HB3482, HB3483, HB3663, HB3781, HB3901, HB3915, HB4135, HB4153, HB4158, HB4329, HB4331

Keywords: Angelina and Neches River Authority, river authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Sunset Act, Special District Local Laws Code, local government, natural resources, board of directors, director training, board governance, public testimony, open meetings, public information, conflict of interest, ethics, complaint system, general manager, board president, staggered terms, removal of director

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• 2 The committee on natural resources will come to order and the clerk will call the roll.
• Vice Chair Martinez offers a committee substitute.
• Good morning Chairman, Committee Members.
• It's good to see the commission or the committee again.
• Hello again. chairman and committee. My name is Rachel Haynes.

Bills: HB1520, HB1525, HB1530, HB1535, HB2068, HB2091, HB2347, HB2372, HB2805, HB2815, HB2867, HB3154, HB3482, HB3483, HB3663, HB3781, HB3901, HB3915, HB4135, HB4153, HB4158, HB4329, HB4331

Keywords: Angelina and Neches River Authority, river authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Sunset Act, Special District Local Laws Code, local government, natural resources, board of directors, director training, board governance, public testimony, open meetings, public information, conflict of interest, ethics, complaint system, general manager, board president, staggered terms, removal of director

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• The committee sub is adopted.
• On the committee, sir.
• House Bill 18 establishes the Texas Advisory Committee on Geo- political conflict, a nine-member body
• Instead of an outright ban, I urge this body to establish a Public Safety Drone Advisory Committee.
• Any questions for this committee or for this? for this committee, for this panel.

Bills: HB17, HB34, HB41, HB 118, HB 119, HB 127, HB 128, HB 129, HB 130, HB132, HB133, HB17, HB41, HB118, HB119, HB127, HB128, HB129, HB130, HB132, HB133

Keywords: foreign ownership, real estate, national security, designated countries, Texas property law, lobbying, foreign adversaries, compensation prohibition, transparency, civil penalties, higher education, foreign adversary, research security, trade secrets, academic partnerships, HB 128, sister city, sister-city agreement, international exchange, municipal diplomacy

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• That amount is obtained by multiplying the total sum of revenue derived from an ad valorem tax levy by
• Each taxing authority that receives ad valorem taxes with respect to property located in a proposed tax
• Each taxing authority that receives ad valorem taxes with respect to property located in a proposed tax
• Each taxing authority that receives ad valorem taxes with respect to property located in a proposed tax
• Each taxing authority that receives ad valorem taxes with respect to property located in a proposed tax

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The meeting included a Senate recognition ceremony honoring the Winona High School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Alabama High School Athletic Association 5A state championship. A resolution was read commending the team for its 101-40 victory over Silicag, noting the team’s record-setting performance, Brendan Davis’s MVP honor, the contributions of other players, and Coach Cedric Lane’s leadership. Senators and the lieutenant governor praised the players’ sportsmanship, the school community, and the team’s historic season, and copies of the resolution were presented to the team, coaches, and administrators. Several guests and school representatives also spoke briefly, including the coach and principal, who thanked the Senate and noted the team’s success and the principal’s retirement after 35 years. After the recognition, the Senate returned to session and adopted the Committee on Rules report setting the special order calendar. The calendar included Senate Bill 99 on the Ten Commandments, Senate Bill 298 on Class 3 municipalities, House Bill 381 on camp safety, Senate Bill 370 on tax increment districts, Senate Bill 363 on the Department of Economic and Community Affairs, House Bill 466 on firefighters, House Bill 95 on elections, House Bill 259 on stablecoin, and Senate Bill 342 on education. The chamber then took up SB 99, sponsored by Senators Kelly and Sessions. Senator Kelly described the bill as requiring local school boards to display the Ten Commandments, together with founding documents such as the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Alabama Constitution preamble, in certain history classrooms and common areas for grades five through 12, using donated displays and funds when available. He said the bill was intended as a historical and educational measure, not religious instruction, and emphasized the inclusion of a disclaimer stating Alabama is not establishing a religion. After extended debate and a petition to close debate from the Rules Committee, the Senate voted on the bill by long roll and passed SB 99, with the recorded vote announced as 30 yeas and 4 nays.

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• committee. And you know the drill. committee. And you know the drill.
• <00:41:31.119> I committee. My name is Caitlyn Snyder. I committee.
• and other committees in the building. and other committees in the building.
• Welcome to the committee, April.
• . committee. committee.

Bills: HF3492, HF3493, HF3494, HF3495, HF3602

Keywords: school safety, grants, education funding, Northern Lights Express, security improvements, rural schools, safe schools, charter schools, nonpublic schools, Tribal education, funding increase, safe schools aid, school security, mental health support, Tribal schools, cybersecurity, funding, mental health, evidence-based plans, public safety

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• Welcome to the House Committee on Legislative Management. It is Wednesday, February 18th.
• Next we have the Office of the Attorney General with comments. >> Good afternoon, Vice Chair, committee
• The University of Hawaii with comments. >> Aloha, Chair, Vice Chair, members of the committee.
• <00:18:26.880> and candidates and their committees and candidates and their committees and
• ,<00:19:01.039> we If it does pass out of committee, we would ask for additional time so we

Bills: HB1805, HB2110, HB2180, HB2184, HB2219, HB2469

Keywords: child welfare, advocacy, oversight, independent office, foster care, child advocate, child safety, nepotism, ethics, government transparency, accountability, legislative standards, electronic voting, legislative transparency, Hawaii House, voting system, appropriation, lawmaker safety, political violence, confidentiality

Summary: The House Committee on Legislative Management heard testimony on several measures. HB 1805, relating to child welfare, drew support from the University of Hawaii and concerns from the Attorney General about the bill’s definition of state agency and possible separation-of-powers and supremacy clause issues. During decision-making, the committee opted to move the child advocate function to the Attorney General’s office, accepted the Attorney General’s suggested scope and jurisdiction amendments, set the salary at 90% of the Department of Health deputy director’s salary, and passed the bill with amendments. HB 2110, relating to nepotism, received support from the Hawaii State Ethics Commission, which said the bill would apply the rule consistently and noted the existing good-cause exception process. The committee later deferred the bill, saying existing House rules on nepotism were already strict and that the proposal would be duplicative in statute. HB 2180, relating to voting boards, had no oral testimony in the room during the hearing, but the committee later amended it into a blank appropriations vehicle for the House of Representatives and passed it with amendments. HB 2184, relating to lawmaker safety, drew concerns from the Campaign Spending Commission that the bill would require redaction of address information and could create implementation issues, and the Attorney General noted missing language regarding appointed officials and an internal cross-reference issue. The committee adopted amendments to address those concerns and passed the bill with amendments. HB 2219, relating to disclosure of privileged communications to the Ombudsman, was clarified by the Ombudsman’s office as not requiring disclosure of privileged material, only preserving privilege if such material is voluntarily provided; the bill passed with amendments. HB 2469, relating to a regular session review working group, received testimony from the State Procurement Office, the Legislative Reference Bureau, and others in support and opposition, and the committee passed it with amendments after changing references and funding language.

Bills: HB 842, HB 1907, HB 2844, HB 2892, HB 3439, HB 4211, HB 4536, HB 5111, HB 5138, HB 5182, HB 5247, HB 5269, HB 5323, HB 5435, HJR 201, SB 871, HB 3896, SJR 40

Keywords: power lines, Gulf Coast, weather-related outages, Public Utility Commission, infrastructure, government contracts, Chinese companies, information technology, cybersecurity, state regulations, food safety, mobile vendors, licensing, permitting exemptions, health inspections, nonprofit organizations, personal information, government disclosure, privacy, criminal penalties

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• King and honorable committee members.
• I would like to thank the committee chair and members of the committee for allowing me to lay out this
• House Bill 5323 establishes the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee, bringing together leaders from
• Absolutely, they can give their input to this advisory committee, but yeah, I would.
• The committee stands in recess.

Bills: HB842, HB1907, HB2844, HB2892, HB3439, HB4211, HB4536, HB5111, HB5138, HB5182, HB5247, HB5269, HB5323, HB5435, HJR201, SB871, HB3896, SJR40

Keywords: power lines, Gulf Coast, weather-related outages, Public Utility Commission, infrastructure, government contracts, Chinese companies, information technology, cybersecurity, state regulations, food safety, mobile vendors, licensing, permitting exemptions, health inspections, nonprofit organizations, personal information, government disclosure, privacy, criminal penalties

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• I agree with what every one of the committee members made, committee members made a good and valid point
• We will have time to lay it out for the committee today, but the committee substitute would focus solely
• Thank you, Chairman and members of the committee.
• Good evening, esteemed committee members.
• The committee... Thank you. The committee... The statute is withdrawn.

Bills: HB842, HB1907, HB2844, HB2892, HB3439, HB4211, HB4536, HB5111, HB5138, HB5182, HB5247, HB5269, HB5323, HB5435, HJR201, SB871, HB3896, SJR40

Keywords: power lines, Gulf Coast, weather-related outages, Public Utility Commission, infrastructure, government contracts, Chinese companies, information technology, cybersecurity, state regulations, food safety, mobile vendors, licensing, permitting exemptions, health inspections, nonprofit organizations, personal information, government disclosure, privacy, criminal penalties