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• of our... ...of illegality or any kind of unethical conduct on the part of our public officials.
• A number of states have a two-party acknowledgement whereby the legal father of the child, husband of
• of.
• This is one of the reasons why we need a universal, or one system, for filing.
• We support this resolution of this bill as well, because the right of a parent to control the care of

Bills: HCR6 , HCR19 , HB81 , HB134 , HB154 , HB163 , HB170 , HB194 , HB254 , HB318 , HB410 , HB473 , HB485 , HB718 , HB970

Committee: House Civil Law and Procedure

Keywords: HCR 6, House Concurrent Resolution 6, successions, intestate succession, testate succession, disinheritance, disinherison, forced heirship, forced heir, legitime, estranged heir, estranged child, inheritance, estate planning, wills, testaments, Civil Code Article 1617, Civil Code Article 1618, Civil Code Article 1619, Civil Code Article 1620

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• ><c> Reed</c> one of the aspects of this bill, as Reed one of the aspects of this bill, as Reed mentioned
• of all of the prep It's just because of all of the prep work<00:08:52.920><c> that</c><00:08:53.040><
• </c> supportive of. supportive of.
• of of wild rice, generational harvesting of of wild rice, if<00:42:00.920><c> if</c><00:42:01.120><c

Bills: HF3426 , HF3896 , HF1426 , HF3793 , HF4061 , HF4246

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Keywords: natural resources, environment, sustainability, conservation, outdoor recreation, wild rice, watercraft regulation, environmental protection, aquatic ecosystems, HF1426, product stewardship, extended producer responsibility, EPR, electronics recycling, e-waste, battery recycling, circuit boards, printed circuit boards, electrical products, covered products

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• </c> of Minnesota. of Minnesota.
• </c> So that's the cost of a kilowatt hour of So that's the cost of a kilowatt hour of electricity.<00
• ><c> of</c> the tune of hundreds of millions of the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars dollars dollars
• </c><01:14:01.480><c> um,</c> kind of a holistic view of um, kind of a holistic view of um, of<01:14:
• </c> estimated costs of of those reactors. estimated costs of of those reactors.

Bills: HF4308 , HF4153 , HF4703 , HF4711

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

Keywords: HF4308, Monticello nuclear plant, Prairie Island, renewable development account, RDA, nuclear waste, spent fuel, dry cask storage, utility tax, commercial-industrial property tax, state general levy, property tax exemption, residential heating fuels, natural gas tax exemption, electricity sales tax exemption, year-round sales tax exemption, distributed solar energy standard, solar mandate, community solar, grid modernization

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• One is limiting the universe of people who can sue the qualified entity to the people who would normally
• One is limiting the universe of people who can sue the qualified entity to the people who would normally
• I believe some of the members of the committee may have already heard some of these stats.
• The bill requires an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature
• The bill requires an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature

Bills: HB2091 , HB2140 , HB2320 , HB2384 , HB2398 , HB2502 , HB2780 , HB2918 , HB2939 , HB2950 , HB2999 , HB4020 , HB4026 , HB4029

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: insurance, financial surveillance, regulations, assessments, Arizona Revised Statutes, investment, state treasurer, gold bullion, treasury management, financial regulations, school districts, bonds, financial advisors, elections, municipal advisors, cost of borrowing, lease agreements, school property, tax exemptions, impact aid revenue bonds

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• of COVID?
• That's always kind of a good indicator of a ballpark figure.
• I will make reference to one of the, because of the amendment, one of the other things that would happen
• text by two-thirds of the vote of the total membership of the taxing authority without further voter
• They never dreamed of the responsibility that they have to deal with hundreds of thousands of dollars

Bills: HB287 , HB340 , HB412 , HB440 , HB514 , HB515 , HB521 , HB543 , HB553 , HB570 , HB961

Committee: House Ways & Means

Keywords: HB 287, Louisiana Tax Commission, ad valorem, property tax, property assessment, assessment fees, fee extension, sunset extension, public service property, utility property, insurance company property, financial institution property, tax administration, R.S. 47:1838, Act 296, reappraisal, ad valorem tax, valuation, Louisiana tax law, homestead exemption

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• So as a matter of fact, the assessor's part of that is purely ministerial.
• All of us... ...of the need for this. It's a winner-take-all thing.
• off of the, of the, Certain amount of roof pitch to ensure that the snow flows off of the roof, right
• I don't think any of you do. Walls of any design, anything?
• An HOA board can dictate the color of your home, the height of your fence, the species of your trees,

Bills: SB1254 , SB1431 , SB1478 , SB1566 , SB1787

Committee: House Commerce

Keywords: workers' compensation, industrial commission, safety regulations, employee protection, penalties, compliance, municipal planning, homeowners associations, design regulations, property rights, building permits, single-family homes, liquor, alcohol, spirituous liquor, liquor license, liquor licensing, Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, restaurant to-go cocktails, mixed cocktails

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• I have one of the very iconic pictures of the river.
• It has the support of the entire town of Groton.
• It has the support of the entire town of Groton.
• It also has the support of DCR, support of the entire town of Groton.
• Town of Grafton, which is one of my communities.

Bills: H5113 , H5076 , H4972 , H4917 , H4700 , S2896 , S2961 , S2933 , H5141 , H5140 , H5139 , S2877 , H3920

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Keywords: Marion Stoddart, riverwalk, J. Harry Rich State Forest, Groton, Nashua River, Nashua River Watershed Association, Massachusetts Clean Waters Act, Department of Conservation and Recreation, DCR, trail designation, state forest, conservation, environmental recognition, commemorative naming, signage, public lands, toxic pesticides, Eastham, environmental regulation, local control

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• I serve as president of Pacific Lutheran University, here today in support of Senate Bill 5828.
• There would also be potential fiscal impacts at the University of Washington and the Office of the Attorney
• the Housing Futures Center at the University of Washington.
• the Housing Futures Center at the University of Washington.
• This is really sort of correcting how we took away some of that college grant money from these universities

Bills: HB2689 , SB5420 , SB5868 , SB5877

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: Working Connections Child Care, child care subsidy, subsidized child care, Washington DCYF, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, low-income families, child care providers, licensed child care centers, family child care, market rate survey, subsidy rates, income eligibility, state median income, SNAP, Basic Food, collective bargaining, provider reimbursement, daily payment, half-day care, partial-day care

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• My name is Juliet Majid, and I am a graduate of the University of Washington.
• The sponsors of this resolution and the students of the University of Washington recognize that the federal
• I represent the students of the University of Washington Bothell, and I'm testifying in support of SJM
• I represent the students of the University of Washington Bothel and I'm testifying in support of SJM-
• The students of the University of Washington Tacoma.

Bills: SB5000 , SB5325 , SB6044 , SB6313 , SB6084 , SB6137

Committee: House State Government & Tribal Relations

Keywords: state nickname, evergreen state, identity, cultural heritage, tourism, state cactus, symbolic designation, ecological significance, state symbols, SB 6044, Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas, Washington state holidays, RCW 1.16.050, state holiday recognition, religious observance, Hindu holiday, Sikh holiday, cultural recognition, paid holiday

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• We know that the majority, about 40%, of our visitation comes from inside of our own state.
• Of course, our campaigns come with a variety of different supporting mediums.
• And so the Supreme Court said we're sort of done with this sort of language.
• And so the Supreme Court said we're sort of done with this sort of language.
• Of course, when you get asked, all of a sudden, you forget where you just saw that.

Bills: SB1307 , SB1425 , SB1826 , SB1365 , SB1696

Committee: Senate Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism

Keywords: Oklahoma Historical Society, Oklahoma Arts Council, J.M. Davis Memorial Commission, historical preservation, arts funding, museum, gun collection, state agency contracts, 501(c)(3), nonprofit corporation, public funds, sectarian, religious funding restriction, appropriations, fiscal oversight, cultural institutions, historical artifacts, SB1425, health care, healthcare workforce

Summary: The Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism Committee heard a presentation from Tourism Director Amy Blackburn on the Oklahoma Tourism spring 2026 marketing campaign. She described the agency’s new advertising contractor, spending plans split between in-state and out-of-state markets, and campaign themes centered on Route 66, state parks, fishing, Western heritage, and spring travel. She said the campaign’s goal is to increase visitation, bookings, park revenue, and traffic to TravelOK.com, and noted the use of data tools to track marketing performance. The committee then considered several Senate bills. SB 1307, by Sen. Daniels, would remove language that could bar religious organizations from receiving neutral public benefits or grants; it passed 7-1 after questions about church-state concerns. SB 1425, also by Sen. Daniels, repealed an obsolete healthcare workforce assistance board/program and passed 9-0. SB 1826, by Sen. Reinhart, removed the sunset on the Oklahoma Local Development and Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act; members discussed reporting and oversight, and it passed 7-1. SB 1365, by Sen. Fricks, was amended to add an emergency clause and to raise from $25,000 to $75,000 the threshold for Tourism Department retail purchases exempt from the Central Purchasing Act, with testimony that it would help stock gift shops and support local vendors; it passed 8-0. SB 1696, by Sen. Coleman, created a Commerce Department grant program to help cities and counties recruit new residents through local incentives advertised on MakeMyMove.com; members raised concerns about sunsets, audits, and overlap with other incentives, and the bill passed 5-3.

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• This gives you just a little bit of the breadth of the footprint of who New Core is.
• At the end of life of all of those things, everything that we produce is 100 percent recyclable again
• And I think of each of you as...
• In fact, my universal greeting is... ...and in fact one of my cousins, who is a lowrider, is going to
• I like the idea of the year. I like the idea of the year. I don't like the idea of 15.

Bills: HB2003 , HB2057 , HB2109 , HB2111 , HB2112 , HB2114 , HB2256 , HB2259 , HB2317 , HB2323 , HB2398 , HB2443 , HB2446 , HB2574

Committee: House Transportation & Infrastructure

Keywords: driver education, instruction permit, underage drivers, motorcycle licenses, traffic regulations, special plates, centennial, Arizona Department of Transportation, vehicle registration, commercial discounts, Arizona Centennial, distracted driving, portable wireless communication devices, motorcycles, traffic safety, civil penalties, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, public safety

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• of Dr.
• The life of Dr.
• of Dr.
• of Dr.
• King reminded us that the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.

Bills: HB1160 , HB1187 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1345 , HB1501 , HB1604 , HB1798 , HB1069 , HB1347

Keywords: design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU

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• On behalf of and in support of Senate Bill 1855. My name is Jacob Holt.
• We are, uh, one of those problem children that, that Doug Shaw spoke of.
• About 2/3 of our residents live outside of incorporated city limits.
• millions of dollars statewide for funding of these structures.
• And it's kind of, kind of one of those things that we can finally get a little compensation of the water

Bills: SB 612 , SB 1855 , SB 2568 , SB 3058

Committee: House Natural Resources

Keywords: SB 612, Texas Water Code, Section 49.2127, conservation and reclamation district, water district, reclamation district, developer fees, pipeline construction, water pipeline, sewer pipeline, associated infrastructure, subdivision infrastructure, cost recovery, fee cap, actual reasonable documented costs, engineering fees, legal fees, inspection fees, infrastructure relocation, utility connections

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• NEC is one of the top causes of death in hospitals for preemies after the first two weeks of life.
• of them.
• He was kicked out of his preschool, out of Miracle League Baseball, out of speech therapy...
• He was kicked out of his preschool, out of Miracle League Baseball, out of speech therapy.
• of SB 317.

Bills: SB2959 , HB3096 , HCR29 , HCR56 , HCR12 , HCR55 , HCR74 , HCR78 , HCR116 , HCR117 , HCR6 , HCR50 , HCR107 , HCR80 , HCR58 , HCR70 , HCR71 , HCR72 , HCR75 , HCR93

Committee: Senate Administration

Keywords: firearm safety, awareness month, public safety, responsible ownership, storage, recreational use, profound autism, awareness day, caregiver, disabilities, support, counseling, mental health, awareness, support services, community health, necrotizing enterocolitis, premature infants, breastfeeding, health awareness

Summary: The Senate Committee on Administration met with a quorum and took up a series of pending resolutions, bills, and the local uncontested calendar. The committee first reported HCR 80 favorably and placed it on the May 9, 2025 local and uncontested calendar. It then heard and approved several commemorative resolutions, including HCR 12 designating September as Deaf Awareness Month for 10 years, HCR 55 reaffirming Poteet as the Strawberry Capital of Texas, HCR 56 designating May as NEC and Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and HB 3096 creating Profound Autism Awareness Day on March 17. Each of these measures was reported favorably to the full Senate, with no opposition in testimony except HB 3096, which included supportive testimony from Tara Duval describing the needs of individuals with profound autism and their families. The committee also approved HCR 58 redesignating Dripping Springs as the Wedding Capital of Texas, SB 2959 designating August as Firearm Safety Month, HCR 74 naming Carthage the Country Music Capital of Texas, HCR 78 establishing Lone Star Santa’s Charities Day, HCR 116 redesignating Brownsville as the Bicycling Capital of the Rio Grande Valley, and HCR 117 designating Port Aransas as the Fishing Capital of Texas. SB 2959 drew supportive testimony from Stephen Price, who emphasized gun safety, suicide prevention, and public awareness, while other measures received no public testimony. All were reported favorably and recommended for the May 9 local and uncontested calendar. Later, the committee approved HCR 6 naming Galveston the Juneteenth Capital of Texas, HCR 50 naming Galveston the Mardi Gras Capital of Texas, HCR 107 making the Texas Almanac the official State Book of Texas, HCR 70 designating Jim Hogg County as the Vaquero Capital of Texas, HCR 71 recognizing LaSalle County for wild hog hunting and related traditions, and HCR 29 designating April as Counseling Awareness Month. HCR 6 received testimony from a Galveston city representative in support of the Juneteenth designation, and HCR 29 received testimony from the Texas Counseling Association supporting recognition of counselors. Finally, the committee certified the May 9, 2025 local and uncontested calendar after removing 32 bills for reasons including penalties, fiscal notes, or opposition, specifically noting SB 317 was removed due to criminal and civil penalties, and then recessed.

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• My association is part of a coalition of trade associations.
• of Builders, here in support of Senator Campbell's great bill.
• of this.
• Tony Bennett, President and CEO of the Texas Association of Manufacturers, is testifying in support of
• But the bulk of those repairs are going out of state anyway.

Bills: SB214 , SB935 , SB1030 , SB1901 , SB2018 , SB2020 , SB2066 , SB2206

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: HVAC, tax exemption, energy efficiency, residential heating, installation services, Energy Star, sales tax, residential, installation, sales tax exemption, Environmental Protection Agency, temporary exemption, motor fuel tax, county exemption, diesel fuel, gasoline tax, transportation funding, SB 1030, Texas Tax Code, use tax exemption

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• at the time of the commission of the alleged offense.
• What you're saving is the cost and expense of all of, which might be hundreds of thousands of dollars
• Of these United States of America.
• the quality of the specimen, or the lawfulness of the taking of said specimen.
• She's been in a lot of places, a lot of homes.

Bills: HB 1194 , HB 1221 , HB1738 , HB1913 , HB2177 , HB2178 , HB2180 , HB2229 , HB2282 , HB2448 , HB2492 , HB2777 , HB2984 , HB3357 , HB3553 , HB3602

Committee: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Keywords: emergency protection order, protective order, magistrate, criminal procedure, victim safety, family violence, domestic violence, stalking, assault, magistrate's order, temporary protection, court order duration, defendant restrictions, Article 17.292, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, emergency restraining order, victim protection, firearm restriction, pretrial intervention, reimbursement fee

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• They're authorizing hundreds of millions of dollars of future debt.
• The nature of each one of them.
• But they sort of kind of approved of these.
• With the University of Texas, studying the relationship between different types of housing typologies
• I'm a Minister of Government at the Health University. I support this bill.

Bills: HB602 , HB1322 , HB1930 , HB2225 , HB2304 , HB2494 , HB3275 , HB3810 , HB3919

Committee: House Land & Resource Management

Keywords: affordable housing, land use, zoning, urban planning, community development, housing crisis, mixed-use development, sustainability, municipal utility district, board of directors, qualifications, land ownership, Texas, taxation, residency, municipal approval, subdivision plans, local governance, plats, local government

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• But the vast, vast majority of the hundreds of thousands of invalid licenses... come from poverty.
• of HB1414.
• one of the only limited number of investigations that can be filed in the state of Texas.
• of repeated victimization due to the nature of the crime.
• of a child.

Bills: HB316 , HB353 , HB 1160 , HB1414 , HB1422 , HB1443 , HB1713 , HB1789 , HB1902 , HB2073 , HB2666 , HB2695 , HB316

Committee: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Keywords: motor fuel, criminal offense, metering device, organized crime, Texas Penal Code, trespassing, school safety, day-care centers, education, trespass, public safety, utility employees, criminal penalties, assault, harassment, public duties, safety, law enforcement, driving offenses, license regulations

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• say a $20,000 impact fee and the cost of finance, the difference of that fee from the time of pulling
• But right now, across the state, cities are We're collecting hundreds of millions of dollars of impact
• I'm also the Chair of the Texas Association of Builders. the Government Relations Committee of the Texas
• That's the fundamental premise of annexation law. And really, of just being part of a city.
• of occupancy because they had eight parking spaces instead of of the required 10.

Bills: HB602 , HB1322 , HB1930 , HB2225 , HB2304 , HB2494 , HB3275 , HB3810 , HB3919

Committee: House Land & Resource Management

Keywords: affordable housing, land use, zoning, urban planning, community development, housing crisis, mixed-use development, sustainability, municipal utility district, board of directors, qualifications, land ownership, Texas, taxation, residency, municipal approval, subdivision plans, local governance, plats, local government

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• of those in more rural areas of the state.
• A list of them has been shared with each of the offices.
• for these Procedures must be free of potential conflict of interest.
• That is a lifetime limit of 190 days of inpatient psychiatric care.
• of health care.

Bills: SB437 , SB528 , SB626 , SB636 , SB884 , SB968 , SB1044 , SB1608 , SB2336

Committee: Senate Health & Human Services

Keywords: healthcare, training, abuse, neglect, penalties, chemical dependency, safety, regulation, inpatient competency restoration, competency restoration, forensic mental health, mental health law, criminal competency, incompetent to stand trial, Chapter 46B, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission, state hospital, behavioral health, local mental health authority