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• Why is the tuition in Alabama seeming to be on the high end?
• and it doesn't have to be the teacher, you know, but a person who's inputting that data.
• for getting that data into your system?
• All the data input is at the local school level. level. All the data input is at the local level.
• But it did not happen to us, so they didn't hack our data. to us. So they didn't hack our data.

Bills: HB315, HB152, HB205, SB184, SB209, HB309, SB280, SB267

Keywords: sales tax, local exemption, Consumer Price Index, tax holiday, clothing tax exemption, school supplies, sales tax exemption, baby supplies, baby formula, maternity clothing, menstrual hygiene products, use tax, exemption, tax conformity, tangible personal property, Alabama Department of Revenue, retail tax, consumer use tax, nonresident, religious publications

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• HB202 establishes a new form of legal protection for Alabama law enforcement. ...protection for Alabama
• , Alabama, who was shot and killed by a police officer, Matt Bailey Marquette, because Steve was protecting
• Alabama.
• Upland, I believe one other person signed up.
• And again, the idea would be that at the time the officer acted, he or she would have... ...officer acted

Bills: SB156, SB134, SB108, SB47, SB88, SB89, SB106, SB18, SB9, HB38, HB54

Keywords: habitual felony offender, resentencing, Alabama Department of Corrections, victim notification, criminal justice reform, life sentences, parole eligibility, pardon, parole, law enforcement, GPS monitoring, data sharing, mail theft, stolen mail, criminal penalties, personally identifying information, felony, misdemeanor, expungement, criminal records

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• person there that spoke in favor of. person there that spoke in favor of.
• So we have fairly limited capacity about what we can do to grow our industrial base in North Alabama.
• So we have fairly limited capacity about what we can do to grow our industrial base in North Alabama.
• So we have fairly limited capacity about what we can do to grow our industrial base in North Alabama.
• Go ahead, Senator. >> Uh, what are the data that Parkinson's is linked to being a firefighter?

Bills: SB176, HB155, HB247, HB311, HB312, HB317, HB466, SB176, HB155, HB247, HB311, HB312, HB317, HB466

Keywords: controlled substances, unlawful distribution, marijuana, violent offense, sentencing guidelines, criminal justice, state holidays, federal holidays, public holidays, legal holidays, office closures, state employees, personal leave, compensatory leave, bank closures, school closures, Mardi Gras, Mobile County, Baldwin County, Rosa Parks Day

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• There are parts about the data uses and things like that that would not be personally identifying data
• biometric data, how they're... ...how they're protecting biometric data, how they're de-identifying
• This bill is the data privacy protections.
• Of course, we have data privacy protections and a better understanding of data collection.
• We are expecting protection of our data and de-identification.

Bills: S0214, S0482, S7030, S0554, S0994, S0998, S1004, S1074, S1076, S1266

Keywords: special districts, funding, financial assistance, rural community, state agency, economic development, artificial intelligence, personal data protection, consumer rights, chatbot, deceptive practices, government contracts, public records, consumer protection, data privacy, investigations, proprietary information, chatbots, Florida statutes, nonprofit

Summary: The Committee on Commerce and Tourism heard and advanced several bills focused on economic development, consumer protection, workforce issues, and technology. SB 1076 would raise Florida’s research and development tax credit cap from $9 million to $50 million beginning with the 2027 allocation, and it was reported favorably. SB 1266, as amended, creates a cybersecurity experiential internship and clearance-readiness program with Cyber Florida and was also reported favorably. SB 554, a Florida Bar-backed update to the not-for-profit corporations statute, was approved without opposition. SB 1004, aimed at protecting buyers of dogs and cats from deceptive sales practices and predatory financing at retail pet stores, received supportive testimony from animal welfare advocates and was reported favorably. SB 1074, which sets rounding rules for cash transactions if pennies are unavailable, also passed favorably. The committee also considered SB 998, the Department of Commerce package, which combines updates to the Small Cities CDBG program, clarification of rural community eligibility, an exemption from a reverter clause for military-related land conveyances, and revisions to E-Verify enforcement. The E-Verify portion drew the most debate, with questions about employer cure periods, treatment of current investigations, and whether the bill creates a loophole for independent contractors. Senator Smith opposed the bill, arguing it creates unequal enforcement between employers and immigrant workers, while Senator Wright supported the military-related provisions. SB 998 was reported favorably on a divided vote. SB 214, which expands the rural community definition to include special districts in rural counties, was reported favorably. The committee then took up SB 482, an artificial intelligence consumer-protection bill that creates an “AI bill of rights” covering companion chatbots, parental controls for minors, data privacy, de-identified data, unauthorized use of likeness, and enforcement by the Attorney General, with a limited private cause of action for minors. The bill drew extensive testimony both in support and in opposition, including concerns about privacy, age verification, and enforcement, but it was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved SPB 7030, a public-records exemption tied to Department of Legal Affairs investigations under the AI bill, and adjourned after members requested to be recorded on certain votes.

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• This is the Raise Act for the committee members.
• . the state of Alabama.
• We start doing our Raise Act or our student weighted funding act steadily increasing each year out of
• The RAISE Act and those weights and formulas will take over.
• .of that where it says RAISE Act, program line 131 up there.

Bills: SB305, SB109, SB122, SB111, SB114, SB113, SB150, SB112, SB289, SB303

Keywords: education funding, RAISE Act, student outcomes, public schools, local education agencies, accountability, weighted allocations, special education, English language learners, gifted students, Tuskegee University, Alabama Education Trust Fund, appropriation, agricultural research, Southern Preparatory Academy, fiscal responsibility, financial reporting, Education Savings Accounts, RAISE Fund, CHOOSE Act Fund

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• I'm trying to escape for my own protection. >> That's reckless. >> I think the mental intent for why
• I'm trying to escape for my own protection. protection. protection.
• incarcerated in the state of Alabama. incarcerated in the state of Alabama.
• A good friend of mine's wife got one and then he bragged to the wrong person, me, about using it when
• dies that they should relinquish person dies that they should relinquish that<00:18:44.799> back?

Bills: SB24, SB83, SB142, SB140, SB94, SB24, SB83, SB142, SB140, SB94, HB132, HB37, HB51, HB105, HB54, HB7, HB158, HB188, HB189, HB111, HB13, HB192, HB149

Keywords: body-worn camera, public records, law enforcement transparency, recording disclosure, civil rights, adult-size changing table, changing station, accessible restroom, public bathroom, public building, public entity, ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, accessibility, restroom renovation, new construction, grant program, state grant, local government facilities, historic property

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• that having this bill would also allow people who do suffer and deal with disabilities to have protection
• <00:08:24.879> Aaliyah,<00:08:25.759> other<00:08:26.080> pl ...have a protection
• This allows them to ship directly to the person that's actually putting a stamp on them and streamlines
• This allows them to ship directly to the person that's actually putting a stamp on them and streamlines
• Directly from the manufacturer and sell to a licensed wholesale dealer in Alabama.

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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• that having this bill would also allow people who do suffer and deal with disabilities to have protection
• that having this bill would also allow people who do suffer and deal with disabilities to have a protection
• <00:08:17.120> And<00:08:17.520> uh wholesale dealer in Alabama.
• And uh wholesale dealer in Alabama.
• Alabama. Alabama.

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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• May I have a moment of personal privilege? Mr.
• There's only one person who has the standing to determine that.
• So I guess it depends on you as a person.
• We have an office in Hoover, Alabama.
• Okay, so, uh the Alabama...

Bills: SB156, SB134, SB108, SB47, SB88, SB89, SB106, SB18, SB9, HB38, HB54

Keywords: habitual felony offender, resentencing, Alabama Department of Corrections, victim notification, criminal justice reform, life sentences, parole eligibility, pardon, parole, law enforcement, GPS monitoring, data sharing, mail theft, stolen mail, criminal penalties, personally identifying information, felony, misdemeanor, SB47, Alabama

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• Chairman, members, this bill deals with the Alabama Port Authority.
• That person can be a member... ...that person can be a member of the commission.
• three times or look for a job in the state of Alabama.
• I'm Dev Wakley, a workforce policy advocate with Alabama RIS.
• Brags, Alabama, which is 25 miles from Hanville, and I don't have a vehicle.

Bills: HB93, HB160, HB29, HB29, HB93, HB160

Keywords: HB93, Alabama State Port Authority, State Auditor, property inventory, inventory control, audit exemption, state property, personal property inventory, public authority, port authority, Section 36-16-11, Code of Alabama 1975, administrative oversight, state audit, conforming changes, government property, Alabama Municipal Electric Authority, AMEA, municipal electric authority, board of directors

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• I already thought that Miss Alabama was the state ambassador, I'll be honest.
• ><00:07:44.880> the<00:07:45.199> state that Miss Alabama was the state that Miss Alabama
• beautiful, talented, smart Miss Alabama beautiful, talented, smart Miss Alabama here<00:08:05.360
• <00:08:29.440> We've<00:08:29.680> had this is Miss Alabama America.
• We've had this is Miss Alabama America.

Bills: HB97, HB407, HB435, SB361, HB97, HB407, HB435

Keywords: absentee ballot, voting, elections, voter registration, electoral process, defective affidavit, voting rights, local redevelopment, tax payments, transient occupancy, state revenue, authority powers, economic development, tax abatement, incentives, Alabama Jobs Act, Accelerate Alabama, NAICS, North American Industry Classification System, 2022 NAICS codes

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• they've implemented basic safeguards. 250 employees have been sued for exemplary damages following data
• This bill will help protect our businesses and citizens from devastating cyber attacks.
• data, and reducing economic harm.
• Several states have already enacted similar laws, such as Ohio's 2018 Data Protection Act and Utah's
• It ensures accountability while fostering a secure business environment and protecting our economy.

Bills: SB1540, SB2610, SB2373

Keywords: election officials, confidentiality, personal information, government transparency, public safety, cybersecurity, data breach, breach of system security, exemplary damages, punitive damages, liability shield, safe harbor, small business, mid-sized business, Texas Business & Commerce Code, sensitive personal information, personal identifying information, identity theft, fraud prevention, NIST

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• <00:09:22.240> What it in their personal uh return. What it in their personal uh return.
• That would be my personal preference.
• That would be my personal preference.
• just if you don't know this, the Alabama just if you don't know this, the Alabama Securities<00:
• Now they may say, of Alabama option.

Bills: HB259, HB206, HB207, HB259, HB206, HB207

Keywords: income tax credit, tax incentive, recruitment, remote work, remote worker, recruited worker, rural counties, small counties, county population tiers, opportunity zone, teacher recruitment, nurse recruitment, law enforcement recruitment, workforce development, economic development, relocation incentive, Alabama Department of Revenue, nonrefundable tax credit, tax carryforward, state income tax

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• Uh, Alabama Independent... Paul Henkins. Uh, Alabama Independent Colleges. You're recognized.
• Um, Alabama is a little bit different in that we begin to tax your... ...begin to tax you in Alabama
• income was subject to Alabama tax.
• So, what this would do is that if a person is going to work in Alabama for... ...if a person is going
• Uh, what it simply does is add some language to the Alabama Jobs Act, particularly in what requiring

Bills: HB46, HB379, SB22, HB487, HB273, HB525

Keywords: rural physician, tax credit, healthcare access, physician recruitment, Alabama, HB379, Alabama income tax, nonresident exemption, remote workers, traveling employees, mobile workforce, withholding tax, state tax reciprocity, multistate employees, temporary work, work location tracking, time and attendance system, remote work taxation, professional athlete, professional entertainer

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• This is a very, very narrow—we are not striving to change franchise law in Alabama, and I made very careful
• <00:03:03.519> franchise<00:03:04.159> law<00:03:04.959> in<00:03:05.440> Alabama
• <00:03:06.239> and<00:03:06.480> I change franchise law in Alabama and I change franchise
• law in Alabama and I made<00:03:07.120> very<00:03:07.760> careful<00:03:08.319> attention

Bills: SB138, SB166, SB117

Keywords: franchise, franchisor, franchisee, religious freedom, religious accommodation, sincerely held belief, Sunday closing, Sabbath, day of worship, contract law, commercial contracts, renewal, amendment, brand standards, small business, business hours, civil penalties, injunctive relief, attorney fees, Alabama

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• In Alabama, we require license plates to be...
• This one has to do with the Alabama Board of Psychology. ...with the Alabama Board of Psychology, just
• The Alabama Groundwater Association has worked with the department on this bill.
• This is just trying to protect it. Okay, chain car second. Any questions? Chain car second.
• The Alabama Groundwater Board is made up of us.

Bills: SB197, HB140, SB214, HB214, HB147, HB270, SB73

Keywords: food trucks, mobile vendors, health inspection, fire safety, state law, regulation, food service, business license, subdivision, transfer of land, immediate family, exemption period, county regulations, Sweet Home Alabama Tourism Investment Act, tourism rebate, tax rebate, sales tax rebate, lodging tax rebate, transactional taxes, tourism development

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• transparency, the accessibility of data transparency, the accessibility of data and<00:09:58.080
• <00:42:13.599> property personal property personal property um<00:42:15.520> and<00:42:
• I think this is my personal feeling.
• <01:02:33.920> Act.
• Uh, realize that it does add some protection for children in the state of Alabama, which I know we all

Bills: HB426, SB24, SB106, SB254, HB505, HB458, HB535, HB509, HB320, HB518, HB261, HB426, SB24, SB106, SB254, HB505, HB458, HB535, HB509, HB320, HB518, HB261, SB316, HB228, SB318, SB260, HB132, HB347, HB405, HB86, HB263, HB302, SB336

Keywords: Alabama Ad Valorem Advisory Committee, ad valorem taxes, property tax, real property, personal property, tax assessment, tax collection, county tax officials, Department of Revenue, Commissioner of Revenue, taxpayer representation, resident taxpayers, local government, property tax administration, Association of Alabama Tax Administrators, tax policy, advisory committee, public input, governance reform, body-worn camera

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• Under the current law, a site is eligible for Growing Alabama funding must be owned by a single economic
• allows for various procedures and reporting requirements for organizations that apply for the Growing Alabama
• It'll be on the Alabama channel. >> Okay. >> Yes, sir. Yes, sir. No problem. Yeah.

Bills: SB289, HB395

Keywords: economic development, tax credits, local organizations, Growing Alabama Act, infrastructure improvements, intermodal facilities, agricultural centers, liquor, mark up fee, Alcoholic Beverage Control, wholesale sales, state regulation, cost of merchandise, 1136, house, all

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• HB 377 currently the Alabama GI and Dependence Education Benefit Act...
• The Alabama GI and Dependence Education Benefit Act provides educational benefits for children, spouses
• Alabama has been awesome to work with. Alabama has been awesome to work with.
• entire state of Alabama. entire state of Alabama.
• not just part of Alabama. not just part of Alabama.

Bills: SB62, HB361, HB244, HB377, HB411, HB422, HB423, HB425, SB16, HB452, HB354

Keywords: SB62, Alabama, conservation and natural resources, hunting license, fishing license, wildlife heritage license, license identification, government-issued ID, residency determination, in-state residency, student residency, tuition classification, public higher education, domicile, resident status, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, DCNR, Section 9-11-32, Section 9-11-33, Section 16-64-3

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• got ran over and killed. a person in a hit and run to leave the a person in a hit and run to leave the
• So, yeah, he, uh, you know, like I said, he hit a person. Okay. You hit a person.
• Did this person do anything or— The person was walking down the sidewalk?
• affecting every Alabama citizen. affecting every Alabama citizen.
• to meet a child for an unlawful sex act. to meet a child for an unlawful sex act.

Bills: SB169, SB180, SB203, SB87, SB195, SB192, SB169, SB180, SB203, SB87, SB195, SB192, HB132, HB37, HB13, HB54, HB126, HB7, SB30, HB188, HB189, HB26, HB264, HB288, HB248, HB249, HB227, HB228

Keywords: Lieutenant Governor, vacancy, governor appointment, Alabama Constitution, state government, media monitoring, government contracts, state agencies, local agencies, media regulations, transparency, dental insurance, medical loss ratio, premium regulation, insurance commissioner, rebate, consumer protection, midwifery, licensed midwives, State Board of Midwifery