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• Members, House Bill 3498 is a modernization of the Oklahoma General Corporation Act and our state's LLC

Bills: HB3081 , HB3127 , HB3128 , HB3498 , HB2035

Committee: House Business

Keywords: fire extinguisher, licensing, public safety, age qualification, State Fire Marshal, medical marijuana, employment rights, safety-sensitive positions, workplace policies, public assistance, workforce development, economic competitiveness, task force, apprenticeships, training programs, training barriers, business growth, industry coordination, business entities, corporation law

Bills: SB2876 , SB3253 , SB2125 , SB2781 , HB549 , HB1768 , SB2053 , SB2494 , SB2851 , SB3073 , HB1678 , HB1721 , HB2475 , HB2246 , HB1667 , HB1516 , SB2532 , SB3131 , SB3154 , HB2297 , HB1737 , SB2143 , SB2398 , SB2623 , HB1740 , HB1920 , HB1682 , SB2153 , SB3140 , HB1515 , SB2835 , HB2282 , SB3083 , SB2031 , SB2519 , SB2667 , SB2140 , SB2544 , SB2069 , SB2697 , SB874 , SB2043 , SB888 , SB2721 , HB2152 , HB1334 , HB2385 , HB1643 , HB2314 , HB1688 , HB1692 , SB2568 , SB2983 , SB2108 , SB3136 , HB1959 , SB3156 , HB1511 , HB1753 , HB1824 , HB2137 , HB1810 , HB2279 , HB2309 , HB1548 , HB2078 , HB2293 , SB3262 , SB2169 , SB2607 , SB2964 , SB3255 , HB2576 , HB1481 , HB1864 , HB1550 , SB2818 , SB3067 , SB2061 , HB1728 , HB1881 , HB2361 , HB2395 , HB1823 , SB2050 , SB2397 , SB2175 , SB2852 , SB847 , SB3001

Keywords: natural hair braiding, hair braiding, braids, braider, braiding license, cosmetology, barbering, barber board, Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, registration, licensure exemption, sanitation training, health and safety, hair extensions, cornrows, twists, locks, protective hairstyles, beauty industry, occupational licensing

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• So, members, this bill removes the requirement to make acts and resolutions accessible on the Internet
• a portal of the official journal of the state and requires the Secretary of State to transmit the acts
• This allows the agency to act more nimbly, especially during emergencies, especially during events where

Bills: HB248 , HB249 , HB997 , HB1052 , HB1193 , SB1 , SB161 , SB218 , SB220 , SB289 , SB435

Committee: House House and Governmental Affairs

Keywords: Compensation Commission, elected officials, salary evaluation, government accountability, Louisiana legislature, compensation, independent commission, salary adjustment, consumer price index, official journal, public notices, government transparency, local government, municipal website, school board notices, parish council, police jury, special districts, levee district, drainage district

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• Acting Chair.
• Acting Chair. Yes, ma'am.
• Acting Chair. Thank you, Mr. Acting Chair. Good morning.
• Acting Chair. Why does it do that every time? There we go. Thank you, Mr. Acting Chair.
• Acting Chair.

Bills: HB398 , HB906 , HB1201 , SB41 , SB47 , SB106 , SB210 , SB218 , SB220 , SB248 , SB289 , SB397

Committee: House House and Governmental Affairs

Keywords: nominating petitions, unaffiliated voters, party primaries, political participation, elections, public meeting minutes, transparency, government accountability, publication deadlines, open meetings, boards and commissions, public records, contact information, email addresses, phone numbers, website disclosure, official journal, Louisiana public bodies, parish board of election supervisors, Department of State elections hotline

Bills: HB1752 , SB2053 , SB2494 , SB2851 , SB3073 , HB1678 , HB1721 , HB2475 , HB2246 , HB1667 , HB1516 , SB2532 , SB3131 , SB3154 , HB2297 , HB1737 , SB2143 , SB2398 , SB2623 , HB1740 , HB1920 , HB1682 , SB2153 , SB3140 , HB1515 , SB2835 , HB2282 , SB3083 , SB2031 , SB2519 , SB2667 , SB2140 , SB2544 , SB2069 , SB2697 , SB874 , SB2043 , SB888 , SB2721 , HB2152 , HB1334 , HB2385 , HB1643 , HB2314 , HB1688 , HB1692 , SB2568 , SB2983 , SB2108 , SB3136 , HB1959 , SB3156 , HB1511 , HB1753 , HB1824 , HB2137 , HB1810 , HB2279 , HB2309 , HB1548 , HB2078 , HB2293 , SB3262 , SB2169 , SB2607 , SB2964 , SB3255 , HB2576 , HB1481 , HB1864 , HB1550 , SB2818 , SB3067 , SB2061 , HB1728 , HB1881 , HB2361 , HB2395 , HB1823 , SB2050 , SB2397 , SB2876 , SB2175 , SB2852 , SB847 , SB3001

Keywords: education, funding, school districts, state budget, performance metrics, salvage vehicles, vehicle title transfer, electronic signatures, insurance, administrative efficiency, bribery, corruption, statute of limitations, public servant, criminal justice, deafness, traffic safety, law enforcement, vehicle registration, communication

Bills: HF1036 , HF908 , HF452 , SSB3158 , SSB3157 , SSB3151 , SSB3089 , SSB3159 , SSB3160 , SSB3076 , SF2055

Committee: Joint Judiciary

Keywords: human trafficking, sex trafficking, commercial sexual exploitation, child sexual abuse, juvenile justice, child welfare, trauma-informed screening, victim services, restorative facilities, protective services, statute of limitations, civil claims, restitution, survivor support, runaway youth, CSEC, child abuse assessment, Department of Health and Human Services, law enforcement, prosecution diversion

Bills: SF222

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: workforce development, job training, employment services, unemployment insurance, taxable wages, employer contributions, adult education, literacy programs, community colleges, workforce board, local workforce boards, internships, student internship fund, STEM internships, skills training, labor standards, workers compensation, job placement, Future Ready Iowa, Iowa Department of Workforce Development

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• any other law, this section applies only only to that first section is basic coverage plan under chapter
• 1551 that's employees section 2 of their line 6 basic plan under chapter 1575.
• Part three, primary care coverage plan under Chapter 1579. nine, that is TRS retired employees, and then
• There's under chapter 1601, those are the U.T. and A&M systems have separate policies, so they had to
• Citizens and businesses by integrating this office into Chapter 13, a house.

Bills: HB201 , HB272 , HB618 , HB 1094 , HB 1142 , HB201 , HB272

Committee: House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Keywords: financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, credit card fraud, debit card fraud, prosecution, illegal possession, state law, HB 618, Texas insurance code, IVF, in vitro fertilization, fertility treatment, infertility coverage, government employee health benefits

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• The two bills before us today, first is H. 5447, an act relative to an affordable housing trust fund
• in the town of West Tisbury, and H. 5317, an act providing for condominium conversion of co-owned two-unit
• The law is Chapter 241.
• Why hasn't it come up in the past, or has it come up in the past and we haven't acted on it?
• I would say it's not unusual, but it's at the lower end of the scale of using Chapter 241. Got it.

Bills: H5314

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Housing

Keywords: condominium conversion, co-owned property, tenants in common, two-unit building, duplex, partition action, Land Court, chapter 183A, chapter 241, master deed, shared ownership, housing, property law, real estate, easements, common areas, common expenses, condominium ownership, small multifamily housing

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• have the honor of attending every year the chiefs' luncheon where he hands out certificates to honor acts
• I am before you today to speak in strong support of House Bill 5429, an act providing injured on-duty
• I am writing you regarding House Bill 5429, an act providing injury-on-duty compensation to Chelmsford
• This bill before you represents a critical opportunity to extend Chapter 111F and related benefits and
• We're here today to testify on Senate Bill 3051, an act relative to certain retirement benefits to be

Bills: S3051 , H5380 , H5384 , H5389 , H5420 , H5428 , H5427 , H5429 , H5435

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Service

Keywords: retirement benefits, police officer, surviving spouse, pension, public service, police chief, deputy police chief, civil service exemption, local governance, Medford, H5384, Craig Riley, Haverhill, firefighter, fire department, civil service, civil service examination, maximum age requirement, age waiver, age exemption

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• , so any kind of act that a legislator conducts in lawmaking... ...applies to all legislative acts, so
• any kind of act that a legislator conducts in lawmaking.
• But under the DRIVE Act right now, we've been talking with universities...
• If the Legislature does not act on that, I see not again.
• Because I'm right here with Chapter 4 and I can't find it.

Bills: H5004

Committee: Joint Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions

Keywords: public records, public records law, transparency, open government, government accountability, legislature, general court, governor's office, executive records, legislative records, constituent communications, policy drafts, deliberative process, freedom of information, FOIA, records access, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 66, Chapter 4, veterans services records, initiative petition

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• Perhaps most concerning, SB 1080 accelerates changes to comprehensive plans. ...concerning, SB 1080 accelerates
• SB 1080 does not streamline development. SB 1080 does not streamline development.
• I'm looking at your Chapter 94 as it relates to zoning.
• You know, Chapter 163 is the Community Planning Act.
• You know, Chapter 163 is the Community Planning Act.

Committee: Senate Community Affairs

Summary: The committee first heard SB 1134, which would extend the use of qualified private providers in the building permit process to residential solar energy systems and certain single-trade inspections, and would allow computer-based plan review tools. The sponsor said the bill is intended to reduce long solar permitting delays and lower costs. A late amendment clarifying the word “application” was adopted, and after some discussion about local permitting problems and the need to work with municipalities, CS/SB 1134 was reported favorably, with Senator Pizzo voting no. The committee then took up SB 784, dealing with issuance of addresses and parcel identification numbers for plats. The bill sets a 14-day timeframe, and an amendment was adopted that would allow use of a private provider if the deadline is missed and would limit fee collection if verification is not completed. Members discussed whether the bill should include more flexibility and whether private providers are appropriate for this function, but the committee ultimately reported CS/SB 784 favorably. SB 1738, allowing counties that previously opted out of transportation concurrency to opt back in while maintaining current levels of service, was also reported favorably without significant opposition. Next, SB 1080 on local government land regulation was presented as a measure to speed up development permit and order approvals, limit repeated information requests, prevent hearing delays, and impose penalties for noncompliance. Local government testimony argued it would rush planning and weaken public input, while supporters called it common-sense streamlining. After debate, the bill was reported favorably, with several no votes. SB 1260, which clarifies county constitutional officer budget procedures and creates an appeal process for clerks and supervisors of elections similar to that used by sheriffs, was also reported favorably after members raised concerns about county budget timelines. Finally, the committee considered SB 420, as amended by a strike-all, which would prohibit counties and municipalities from adopting or funding DEI-related ordinances, programs, or policies, while carving out compliance with state and federal law and defining DEI-related terms. The amendment removed retroactivity and delayed the effective date, but members from both parties raised concerns about vague definitions, impacts on women- and minority-owned business programs, local commemorations, and the loss of attorney’s fees for prevailing counties. Public testimony was sharply divided, with many speakers opposing the bill as an attack on local control and inclusion, and a few supporting it as a merit-based standard. The amendment was adopted, but the bill drew extensive opposition in debate and was not yet reported in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• The following peace officer immunity will establish a study commission to study the effect of the act
• Not the study commission because the study commission is put in place to look at the effects of the acts
• that... ...at the effects of the acts that have already happened and then to go forward from there and
• But, representative, isn't the cause of some of these acts by some law enforcement people because they
• So, HB7, so this is called the Lake and Riley Act. So, it actually predates Riley Act.

Bills: HB202 , HB42 , HB146 , HB492 , HB285 , HB7 , HB454 , HB42 , HB7

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: law enforcement, immunity, civil liability, use of force, recruitment, bail reform, cash deposit, judicial discretion, criminal justice, Alabama law, youthful offender, capital murder, public safety, victims' rights, juvenile offenders, delinquent acts, juvenile court, nonfelony offenses, water safety offenses, HB285

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• Property and casualty anti-rebating statutes have never been in Chapter 541, and there is no evidence
• This bill moves the life. and health anti-rebating statutes into a new chapter in the insurance code,
• Texas Academy of Family Physicians, and the Texas chapter of the American College of Physicians.
• When we first started looking at Chapter 1460, we thought that it was about.
• Clearly, Chapter 1460 triggers that part of things.

Bills: HB139 , HB1818 , HB1942 , HB1959 , HB2221 , HB2254 , HB2563 , HB2067 , HB2275 , HB3211 , HB139

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: HB 1818, Texas Insurance Code, Texas Department of Insurance, commissioner of insurance, health maintenance organization, HMO, insurer, utilization review, preauthorization, prior authorization, medical necessity review, health care services, medical care, insurance regulation, insurance examination, regulatory oversight, confidential records, public information exception, Chapter 843, Chapter 1301

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• The International Arbitration Act is more comprehensive than the Federal Arbitration Act, and so these
• Are you familiar enough with the ACA Act and what's included there versus, okay. I apologize. No.
• National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals, and we're the Texas chapter.
• I worked on the passage of the Affordable Care Act; don't throw things at me.
• We passed a gold card act, but it's only 3% of physicians. We're curious why that's the case.

Bills: HB139 , HB1818 , HB1942 , HB1959 , HB2221 , HB2254 , HB2563 , HB2067 , HB2275 , HB3211 , HB139

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: HB 1818, Texas Insurance Code, Texas Department of Insurance, commissioner of insurance, health maintenance organization, HMO, insurer, utilization review, preauthorization, prior authorization, medical necessity review, health care services, medical care, insurance regulation, insurance examination, regulatory oversight, confidential records, public information exception, Chapter 843, Chapter 1301

Bills: SSB1085 , SSB1086 , SSB1087 , SSB1089

Committee: Joint State Government

Keywords: Iowa Public Information Board, open meetings, open records, sunshine law, public records, complaint deadline, filing deadline, government transparency, access to records, open government, chapter 21, chapter 22, aggrieved person, taxpayer complaint, citizen complaint, attorney general, county attorney, public records complaint, freedom of information, FOIA

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• The Snack Act simply ensures they can find it.
• The Snack Act with two Cs.
• The Snack Act with two Cs.
• I'm testifying in support of the Snack Act with two Cs.
• The Snack Act will help us get one step closer to this goal.

Bills: H5012 , S2927

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Higher Education

Keywords: student nutrition, food allergies, celiac disease, gluten-free meals, allergen-free meals, medically restricted diets, school meals, college dining, K-12 education, higher education, disability access, accessibility services, food service, nutrition information, website disclosure, school website, meal accommodations, special diets, Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 71

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• SB 1080 forces them into a rushed process, prioritizing speed over careful planning.
• Please vote no on SB 1080. Thank you. Please vote no on SB 1080. Thank you. Thank you.
• I'm looking at your Chapter 94 as it relates to zoning.
• You know, Chapter 163 is the Community Planning Act.
• Chapter 163 is the Community Planning Act.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1134, which would extend and clarify the use of qualified private providers and computer-based tools in the building permit and inspection process for residential solar energy systems. The sponsor said the bill is intended to reduce long delays in solar permitting and make the process faster and cheaper; Senator Pizzo questioned whether the problem was limited to specific local governments, and a late-filed amendment clarifying the word “application” was adopted. After brief testimony from an industry representative supporting the measure, the committee reported the bill favorably, with Senator Pizzo voting no. Next, the committee considered SB 784, dealing with issuance of addresses and parcel identification numbers for plats and new development. The bill sets a 14-day timeframe, and an amendment was adopted that would allow use of a private provider if the deadline is missed and would bar fee collection if the local government fails to act within five business days. County representatives said they wanted to keep working on the bill and raised concerns about the private-provider language and the short deadlines, while several senators discussed whether the process should be handled earlier on the front end. The committee then reported the bill favorably. The committee also passed SB 1738 on transportation concurrency, which would let counties that previously opted out of concurrency opt back in by maintaining current levels of service. SB 1080, a local government land regulation bill, was described as a measure to speed development approvals by setting stricter timelines, limiting repeated information requests, and imposing penalties for noncompliance; local-government testimony opposed it as a loss of local control, while builders supported it. After debate, SB 1080 was reported favorably. SB 1260, which clarifies county constitutional officer budget procedures and creates an appeal process for clerks and supervisors of elections similar to sheriffs, was also reported favorably after members discussed possible adjustments to avoid burdening county budget negotiations. Finally, the committee took up SB 420, as amended by a strike-all, which would prohibit counties and municipalities from adopting or funding DEI-related ordinances, policies, programs, offices, or contracts, and would expose officials to misfeasance/malfeasance claims and local governments to lawsuits. The sponsor said the amendment removed retroactive language, delayed the effective date, and added definitions and contract-certification requirements, but many senators and public speakers argued the bill was overbroad, vague, and would chill local efforts such as Black History Month, women-owned business programs, minority contracting, and community outreach. Supporters said it would ensure merit-based government action and consistency with state standards. The amendment was adopted, but the bill drew extensive opposition testimony and debate over its scope and potential conflict with federal and state law.

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• In 1991, when Texas passed the Interior Design Title Act, I was...

Bills: HB 11 , HB491 , HB837 , HB1562 , HB1732 , HB1757 , HB1888 , HB2286

Committee: House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Keywords: licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, massage therapy, civil penalties, human trafficking, public safety, law enforcement, student permit, occupational regulation, education, occupations code, criminal history, HB 2286, interior designers, certificate of registration, renewal, Texas Board of Architectural Examiners

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• Senate Bill 1080. There is a committee substitute.
• to adopting the committee's substitute Senate Bill 1080, hearing none, so ordered.
• Thank you, is there any questions for Senator West on Senate Bill 1080? Senator.
• here wishing to testify on, for, or against Senate Bill 1080.
• Yes, there's no presumption that that is the act of deadly conduct.

Bills: SB476 , SB664 , SB745 , SB826 , SB989 , SB1080 , SB1171 , SB1320 , SB1437 , SB1727 , SB1809 , SB2289 , SB2320

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Keywords: education, funding, school infrastructure, public schools, teacher support, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, ignition interlock devices, youth offenders, vehicular homicide, Texas courts, judicial officers, associate judge, magistrate, master, referee, hearing officer, court administration, Government Code Chapter 54, Government Code Chapter 54A

Summary: The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice convened to address pressing issues surrounding oil field crime and safety on Texas highways. The meeting was initiated by Chair Flores, who emphasized the need for improved tools to combat repeat offenders having committed intoxicated driving, alongside tackling oil field theft that has escalated due to organized criminal activities. The committee heard public testimonies and engaged with various stakeholders, including law enforcement and industry representatives, who highlighted the complexities and dangers associated with these crimes. Notably, a significant focus was placed on Senate Bill 1320, which aims to establish a dedicated unit within the Department of Public Safety to investigate and address thefts specific to the oil and gas industry. This initiative seeks to strengthen coordination among various law enforcement agencies and improve training for local officers to combat these sophisticated theft operations more effectively.