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• under or did operate under.
• under or did operate under.
• under or did operate under.
• under or did operate under.
• that we currently operate under or did<04:29:20.640><c> operate</c><04:29:21.040><c> under.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• operations do their job safely, effectively, and without interference.
• In every industry, sadly, there are bad operators.
• And overall threatens the model of how charter schools operate.
• It says that the THPs are non-timber operations, but then they'll fall under timber operations regulations
• It says that the THPs are non-timber operations, but then they'll fall under timber operations regulations

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through a long floor file of bills. Early measures passed with little or no debate, including AB 698 on local transfer taxes and affordable housing analysis, AB 456 on mobile home sales, AB 1129 on reportable infant health conditions, AB 69 on Fair Plan insurance notices and voluntary market searches, AB 357 on expedited student and faculty housing permits, AB 383 on firearms code cleanups, AB 426 on drones interfering with emergency response, AB 825 on energy affordability and transmission financing, and AB 699 on ballot transparency for local tax and bond measures. Most of these bills passed unanimously or with strong bipartisan margins, while AB 825 drew the most extended debate over whether it would lower costs or expand state control of energy infrastructure; it ultimately passed 45-5. The most contentious item was AB 84, which would strengthen oversight of non-classroom-based charter schools and tighten accountability for charter spending and operations. Supporters argued it was needed to stop fraud and misuse of public education dollars, citing major scandals and audit findings, while opponents warned it would harm legitimate charter schools, reduce educational options, and disproportionately affect rural and special-needs students. Several members said they supported the bill only to keep negotiations going, and others urged more targeted or delayed action. After extensive debate and multiple amendments, the Assembly passed AB 84 on a 41-22 vote. The chamber also took up AB 610, a housing bill that would require cities and counties to disclose planned housing restrictions and limit new constraints for three years after housing element approval. The author framed it as a certainty and transparency measure to help address the state’s housing shortage, while noting continued discussions with local governments and housing advocates. The transcript ends with the bill’s presentation and request for an aye vote, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• watching, if you go to the LBA website on the gencourt.st.us/lba budget, and you go to the 26-27 operating
• budget you can see the 2627 uh operating budget you can see the posting<00:08:23.240><c> this</c><00
• Small businesses opened; independent operators, the type of businesses that really thrive in a place
• Small businesses opened; independent operators, the type of businesses that really thrive in a place
• Most of my comments relate specifically to City operations.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The Trump administration's removal of schools as safe zones from ICE has unleashed a level of trauma
• My next question is why was this urgency election necessary when no genuine emergency exists?
• So because you feel that way, but no real emergency? has been declared.
• This is an emergency situation. That requires an emergency response.
• The emergency is here, it's a 10 o'clock, 10 alarm fire.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We do not support extending things... ...current 25-foot buffer zone in the interest of preserving and
• As we know, the further the buffer zone, the greater the likelihood that the person attempting to exercise
• But a reasonable buffer zone is, of course,... ...or in the middle of the street.
• But a reasonable buffer zone is, of course, important to help ensure that voters are able to enter and
• I think they’re two distinct operations. You have a partisan election in November.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• We do have an incentive for infrastructure, the Media Production Development Zone.
• It operates like an enterprise zone, providing a rebate on the actual construction of studio space.
• Because here in Texas, we have the largest pipeline infrastructure in the nation, which allows operators
• And you've got to stay in your zone and be great at that.
• Come to find out, you know, 300 acres is the camp; they have another 700 acres as a buffer zone, so they've

Bills: HB4568, HB5458, HB4543, HB2703, HB3728, HCR113, HCR126

Keywords: film industry, incentives, grants, Texas, moving image, economic development, production companies, content standards, HB 5458, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, TPWD, chronic wasting disease, CWD, cervids, deer, elk, moose, wildlife management, game animals, disease management

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• </c><00:09:20.040><c> the</c> funds to really cover operations the funds to really cover operations the
• </c><00:09:35.600><c> that</c> maintenance costs for operating that maintenance costs for operating that
• </c> system uh and as you all know we operate system uh and as you all know we operate the<00:24:55.640
• </c> members I'm Dan starcamp operations members I'm Dan starcamp operations director<01:21:31.440><c
• </c><01:28:10.159><c> 247</c> the campus can continue to operate 247 the campus can continue to operate

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It's an engine for Southern Arizona, serving as a critical gateway for tourism, military operations,
• Operated by the Tucson Airport Authority, the airport system, Tucson International Airport, and Ryan
• This will increase efficiencies in operation and help address the workforce shortage while maintaining
• This will increase efficiencies in operation and help address the workforce shortage while maintaining
• Great confidence in the elected officials to make appropriate zoning for the city.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and several proclamations and recognitions, including Arizona’s hosting of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four, Autism Awareness Day, Farm Worker Day, and Passover observances. Members also welcomed guests from the Arizona Psychiatric Society, Tucson International Airport, Autism Bringing Change, and others. No substantive debate occurred during these ceremonial items, and the House later noted the Doctor of the Day and approved the prior journal. The chamber then moved through Committee of the Whole consideration of several Senate bills. SB 1024, SB 1078, SB 1123, SB 1164, SB 1232, SB 1293, SB 1493 as amended, SB 1520, SB 1572, and SB 1160 as amended all received do-pass recommendations, while SB 1665 was retained on the calendar. Debate centered most heavily on SB 1142, a federal scholarship tax credit conformity bill, with supporters arguing it would allow Arizona students to benefit from an existing federal tax credit and opponents warning it would divert public resources to private schools and expand voucher-like programs without accountability. SB 1293 drew debate over GPLET property tax abatements and whether the bill would protect school district revenues or hinder housing and economic development. SB 1572 also prompted discussion over civics instruction and whether it imposed an unfunded mandate on schools. On third reading, the House passed SB 1097, SB 1166, SB 1216, and SB 1787. SB 1787 passed on a 31-24 vote after debate over municipal and county development and due process. The House also adopted a floor amendment to SB 1160 before passing it as amended, with supporters framing it as a public safety measure for drone restrictions near venues and opponents raising constitutional and drafting concerns. The House then adopted the Committee of the Whole reports, properly engrossed the measures, and adjourned until Thursday, April 2, 2026.

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• It's an engine for Southern Arizona, serving as a critical gateway for tourism, military operations,
• Operated by the Tucson Airport Authority, the airport system, Tucson International Airport, and Ryan
• This will increase efficiencies in operation and help address the workforce shortage while maintaining
• This will increase efficiencies in operation and help address the workforce shortage while maintaining
• Great confidence in the elected officials to make appropriate zoning for the city.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• </c> Office, Ottoan Park Police, who operate Office, Ottoan Park Police, who operate in<00:56:54.799>
• </c><02:25:51.680><c> Our</c> emerging threats from the region.
• </c><02:56:44.560><c> that</c> and conducting joint operations that and conducting joint operations that
• </c><02:58:22.000><c> before</c> threats through joint operations before threats through joint operations
• </c><03:08:07.120><c> HR4058</c> against emerging threats. HR4058 against emerging threats.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• One of the reasons for that is because we know that cooperative extension services, which operate under
• He and his family have a sizable cattle operation, and they do a lot for our industry.
• Taylor Riggins, she's born and raised in Santa Rosa on her family's cow-calf operation, has a Bachelor
• They support emergency preparedness and expand opportunities for residents in every county of New Mexico
• So, cheers to the Seahawks, and let's get ready for the next Red Zone season. Thanks.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Most operators rightly... Vessels are a dangerous instrumentality.
• Most operators, rightly so, get on the water looking for a way to recreate and enjoy everything that
• For example, it may be someone speeding in a manatee zone, or maybe someone who is fishing and we're
• It's expensive to maintain marine assets and make sure that they're in good operating condition.
• We are going to continue to remove derelict clam cover netting from some of their clamming operations

Summary: The subcommittee received an overview from FWC Deputy Director in Law Enforcement Lt. Col. Rob Rowe on boating safety, derelict vessels, and marine debris. On boating safety, he said FWC uses inspections, BUI enforcement, public education campaigns, boater education courses, warnings, and citations to reduce accidents and fatalities. Members asked about probable cause for stops, geofenced safety messages, boating education age requirements, and common violations such as life jacket issues. Rowe said most stops are based on probable cause, the education requirement currently applies to those born after Jan. 1, 1988, and FWC is considering whether broader education requirements would improve safety. The committee then focused heavily on derelict vessels. Rowe explained the legal definition of a derelict vessel, the at-risk and nuisance vessel tools used to intervene earlier, and the V-TIP voluntary turn-in program. He described the removal process, including owner notification, a 21-day administrative hearing period, contractor selection, and disposal/recycling, and said FWC works with local governments, emergency management, and sometimes the Coast Guard on larger pollution-related cases. Members asked about timelines, costs, salvage rules, title issues, and jurisdictional differences between state, county, city, and federal authorities. Rowe said the agency has added staff and grant tools, but continued funding remains important, and he noted that local governments can also use ordinances to address floating structures, liveaboards, anchoring, and storm-related risks. On marine debris, Rowe said FWC works with DEP, FDACS, NOAA, the Gulf of Mexico Alliance, local governments, and volunteers to remove debris ranging from plastics to storm-damaged fishing gear and derelict vessels. He said hurricane events greatly increase debris and derelict vessel removals, and the agency is updating the Florida Marine Debris Reduction Plan with partners. The meeting ended after members and the vice chair emphasized local tools such as mooring fields and pumpout enforcement, and the subcommittee adjourned without taking any formal vote or action beyond rising without objection.

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• SB 1582, appropriation school safety program; SB 1583, school safety and operability monies return; SB
• textbooks adverse representation prohibition; SB 1600, unlawful searching of firearms minors; SB 1601, zoning
• SB 1617, campaign finance penalties suspensions terminations; SB 1619, municipal zoning maximum density

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Each of these gives a sense of how the operating environment is changing, providing the foundation for
• Each of these gives a sense of how the operating environment is changing, providing the foundation for
• These are all fractional jobs that operate on 1099s and LLCs and S-corporations.
• We've been in operation for over 40 years.
• We've been in operation for over 40 years.

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Arts held an informational hearing on California’s first sector-specific creative economy strategic plan, “California’s Future Is Creative,” developed under AB 127 and related legislation. Chair Allen framed the plan as a response to California’s large but vulnerable creative economy, citing workforce losses, federal funding headwinds, and the need to support artists, cultural organizations, public media, museums, cultural districts, and film/TV production. He also highlighted budget asks including support for California Humanities, museums, public media, cultural districts, a post-production incentive proposal (AB 2319), and funding to implement the strategic plan. California Arts Council Director Danielle Brazel, Institute for the Future’s Rachel Hatch, CDE’s Allison Frenzel, and CWDB’s Michael Weoff described the planning process, which included a 30-plus-member work group, interagency coordination, and a phased approach from framework development to implementation and evaluation. They identified major forces shaping the sector over the next decade, including AI, climate disruption, affordability, access to capital, and social cohesion, and outlined six action areas: workforce preparation, business stabilization, cultural identity/tourism, cross-sector incentives, ROI/data tracking, and state capacity/infrastructure. Members and panelists repeatedly emphasized that the plan must be resourced and integrated across agencies rather than left siloed. A second panel of practitioners and advocates focused on workforce pathways and local implementation. Ricarlo Handy described the Handy Foundation’s registered apprenticeship pipeline into film and TV jobs and argued that current data systems undercount gig, 1099, and LLC-based creative work. Joanna Reynolds discussed Arts for LA’s Creative Jobs Collective, which aims to create 10,000 living-wage creative jobs in Los Angeles County by 2030, while Alejandro Gutierrez Chavez urged embedding artists in health, aging, and behavioral health systems as community problem-solvers. Roxanne Messina Kaptur spoke about the need to normalize arts careers and expand residency and school-based models. Senator Rubio, who joined later, shared her own arts and teaching background, supported arts access in schools and small theaters, and raised concerns about AI, asking how schools and educators can adapt. In the final panel, Rebecca Ratzkin reported on 26 statewide town halls with more than 1,100 attendees, which confirmed support for the plan but also highlighted needs for better information access, new financial models, stronger definitions and data, and more partnerships. Julie Baker of California for the Arts and California Arts Advocates urged sustained public funding, saying the plan is actionable only if the Legislature and administration provide resources, including increased California Arts Council funding and support for implementation. No formal votes were taken; the hearing was informational and concluded with calls for continued legislative and cross-agency collaboration.

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• And actually, in addition to that, the zoning violations come I'm into.
• But what he really also knows is court operations and how to run it smoothly.
• But what he really also knows is court operations and how to run it smoothly.
• And you got to compare how another country operates their criminal system and operates the criminal justice
• Okay, so the committee operates by voice vote. Again, the 12th will be excluded from that.

Keywords: House Committee Room C, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

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• They can lose their license to operate.
• Cross it out. operations I mean we have a lot of small operations I mean we have a lot of small restaurants
• Lounge operations, uh, I guess I’m missing.
• budget if we put it in budget operating budget if we put it in the<03:37:06.239><c> operating</c><03
• </c> the General operating the General operating budget<03:40:18.160><c> okay</c><03:40:18.720><c> right

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee first dealt with a brew pub license bill and corrected some sponsor/subcommittee roster confusion before voting to pass it without discussion. The main item of debate was a bill allowing patrons to take purchased alcoholic beverages into restrooms. The bill sponsor argued the current ban is outdated, rarely enforced, and can leave patrons vulnerable if they set drinks down and leave them unattended; he said establishments could still post their own rules if they wished. Liquor enforcement officials said they were neutral overall, noting both the risk of drinks being left unattended and the practical concerns of underage drinking, over-service, and restroom monitoring. Testimony split between those who saw the law as a non-issue and those who viewed it as a safety measure. One member said he had never seen anyone take alcohol into a restroom and opposed changing the law, while others cited drink-spiking concerns and suggested alternatives such as safe zones behind bars, drink covers, and alert apps. Industry representatives said many operators would prefer to keep the law as-is because it helps with policing drinking in their establishments, though they acknowledged the motivation behind the bill. Several members also raised drafting concerns, saying the wording was confusing about whether the rule applied to patrons or establishments. The committee ultimately voted 5-2 to recommend the bill ought to pass. Afterward, members discussed amending the language to clarify that establishments could still prohibit the practice, but one member suggested a simpler fix would be to strike the word “restroom” from the prohibition entirely. The committee then unanimously voted to reconsider its action so the language could be revised later, and the amendment discussion was left for a future meeting.

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• requiring certain shed features or amenities that would require homeowners associations to maintain or operate
• of residents who may reside at an assisted living home, restricting an assisted living home from operating
• on a property that is zoned for residential use, and requiring an assisted living home to obtain specified
• We’ve worked with the mayor. is zoned for residential use and requiring an assisted living home to obtain
• for landscaping or other purposes by combining the effluent with the water used, if the owner or operator

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The caucus reviewed a long list of Senate bills and memorials across several policy areas, with most items presented as consent or third-read measures and little debate. Topics included special license plates for the Arizona Space Commission, local land-use and housing restrictions, liquor regulation updates, limits on municipal delays in permitting and exactions, election equipment security and timekeeping requirements, precinct committeeman vacancy procedures, assisted living and deed-fraud measures, a Freedom of Speech Monument committee, renaming Wesley Bolin Plaza, and a ban on gender transition procedures for minors. Members also discussed health and human services bills on behavioral health technician standards, Medicaid billing during ownership changes, breast cancer screening cost-sharing, naturopathic IV administration authority, safe-haven newborn surrender at hospitals, and access claim-processing timelines. The Judiciary portion covered probation limits for dangerous crimes against children, a civil cause of action related to prohibited gender reassignment surgery on minors, elimination of the statute of limitations for failure to register as a sex offender, probation incentive calculations, victim-rights expense recovery, unlawful flight penalties, vulnerable adult theft definitions, motor fuel theft, unlawful alerting, and evidence rules in sexual-assault-related hearings. In discussion, members asked for clarifications on several bills, including the definitions of “malicious” delay, internet access on election equipment, the scope of the breast screening bill, and the meaning of unlawful alerting. Supporters repeatedly described bills as common-sense, fraud-prevention, patient-access, or public-safety measures, while one member noted a no vote on extending the Vulnerable Adult System Study Committee. Additional measures in land, agriculture, water, public safety, and transportation included foreign-entity restrictions on land transactions, limits on transporting Mexican gray wolf puppies, water reuse and groundwater fee extensions, a larger water supply revolving fund loan cap, congressional memorials on EPA authority and the San Carlos irrigation project, expanded traumatic event counseling coverage, reimbursement of legal costs for certain disciplined law enforcement officers, data sharing with the federal government on unauthorized aliens, roadable aircraft registration, motor vehicle booting rules, military-property sign placement, a towing and impound study committee, photo enforcement penalties, and highway renaming memorials. No roll-call votes were described in the transcript, and the meeting ended after the transportation items and memorials were completed.

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• We do not yet have a quorum, so we will operate as a subcommittee to begin our bill presentations.
• We round-table priority issues and emerging threats.
• Illegal operations move from one location... Often appear across multiple properties.
• Illegal operations move from one location to another.
• They operate in some of the most difficult and unpredictable environments in public safety.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• and</c><00:59:05.200><c> then</c><00:59:05.359><c> Sheron</c><00:59:05.720><c> marani</c> comfort zone
• um and then Sheron marani comfort zone um and then Sheron marani also<00:59:06.839><c> requested</c>
• month um we also started teaching the a month um we also started teaching the lock<01:26:16.800><c> Zone
• training uh through higher ed lock Zone training uh through higher ed as<01:26:18.840><c> a</c><01:26
• </c><01:26:31.560><c> for</c><01:26:31.760><c> people</c> able to administer theck zone for people able

Keywords: 1183, house

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• That's our safe spaces, gun-free zones, schools, et cetera?" "Through you, Mr.
• That's our safe spaces, gun-free zones, schools, et cetera? "Through you, Mr.
• county for one of these pop-up polling sites that you're suggesting here, that would make it a gun-free zone
• county for one of these pop-up polling sites that you're suggesting here, that would make it a gun-free zone
• So, whereas for normal operations, again, that information isn't a secret and certainly could be verified

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate met briefly, approved the prior journal, and then took up a Rules Committee report that advanced a large package of bills, mostly Election Law measures, along with several bills in other subject areas. The chamber then moved through a supplemental and controversial calendar focused primarily on election administration, campaign finance, and voter access. Senators also announced committee meetings and later filed majority committee assignments in the journal. On the supplemental calendar, the Senate passed several Election Law bills. One measure by Senator Gianaris aimed to curb foreign influence in New York elections by restricting foreign-influenced corporations; Senator Walczyk argued it was too narrow and ignored dark money, while Senator Gianaris said it was needed to address foreign meddling. Senator May’s bill creating short-term early voting sites passed after debate over whether pop-up sites would confuse voters or improve access, especially in rural areas; supporters said it would help bring voting closer to where people are, while opponents called it costly and confusing. Senator Myrie’s bill establishing standardized training for elections commissioners also passed, with supporters citing the need for uniform training and opponents calling it an unfunded mandate. On the controversial calendar, the Senate passed Senator Myrie’s bill allowing additional early voting locations and clarifying that a voter’s intent can determine residency for voting purposes, including in some cases a second or vacation home. The most debated measure was Senator Gonzalez’s bill creating civil remedies and confidentiality protections for election officers who are threatened or intimidated; supporters said it responds to rising threats against election workers, while opponents warned it could chill legitimate questioning at polling places and create vague liability. Several senators explained their votes on both sides, and the bill passed despite significant opposition. The Senate then adjourned until Tuesday, January 14 at 11:00 a.m.