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• I'm not a mean guy, but I do still have a teacher voice.
• When people do not have access to mental health counseling and treatment, their conditions can escalate
• And this is not my expertise, I'd rather the people who do this answer that specifically. just for the
• If they decide not to do it, they don't have to do it.
• So you see my, so everything is not so. Do you understand what I'm saying?

Bills: HB3772 , HB1656 , HB4504 , HB1896 , HB4420 , HB4421 , HB4076 , HB3708 , HB2806 , HB3540 , HB1586 , HB5459 , HB4553 , HB4535 , HB3811 , HB3749 , HB4255 , HB4051 , HB5098 , HB3554 , HB4539 , HB5274

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: e-cigarettes, health and safety, regulations, directory, penalties, regulation, certification, compliance, manufacturers, FDA, nicotine, mental health, emergency detention, paramedic authority, mental illness, healthcare facility, public health, covenants not to compete, health care practitioners, physicians

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• Who do you think should pay for this?
• do it, who pays it?
• Do you know how many are in this bucket? I do not know how.
• children, do you think that they're actually going to just not do it if it's not easy for them?
• And not only do they exist.

Bills: HB3772 , HB1656 , HB4504 , HB1896 , HB4420 , HB4421 , HB4076 , HB3708 , HB2806 , HB3540 , HB1586 , HB5459 , HB4553 , HB4535 , HB3811 , HB3749 , HB4255 , HB4051 , HB5098 , HB3554 , HB4539 , HB5274

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: e-cigarettes, health and safety, regulations, directory, penalties, regulation, certification, compliance, manufacturers, FDA, nicotine, mental health, emergency detention, paramedic authority, mental illness, healthcare facility, public health, covenants not to compete, health care practitioners, physicians

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• So I'll do my best to not lead us astray.
• I'm not saying we should. I'm not saying we shouldn't.
• They were it was just something that they could not do and maintain their business.
• You all know me well enough to know by now that I do not take lightly to that.
• You are the amount of land that you own does not change. We are not doing anything with that.

Bills: HB1823 , HB3031 , HB3369 , HB3378 , HB3429 , HB3624 , HB3657 , HB3880 , HB4215 , HB4476

Committee: Senate Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism

Keywords: housing finance, Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency, publication requirements, housing policy, state regulations, HB3031, North Pointe Workforce Development Initiative, workforce development, job training, skills training, job placement, local hiring, economic development, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, revolving fund, state treasury, appropriation, budget, workforce investment, employment outcomes

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• Do you swear?
• Do you recall that? Yes, I do, Senator.
• If confirmed as head of the National Security Division, do you plan on reviving the China Initiative
• Do you have any concerns about bringing back that initiative?
• the history of this initiative and do not. go there.

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

Keywords: John Eisenberg, assistant attorney general, national security, China Initiative, Department of Justice, judicial authority, executive actions, nomination hearing

Summary: The committee meeting primarily involved discussions around key nominations and pressing legal issues pertaining to the Department of Justice. Notable discussions included the nomination of John Eisenberg for assistant attorney general for national security, where concerns over the revival of the China Initiative were raised. Senators expressed significant apprehensions regarding previous actions taken under this initiative and its implications for national security. Additionally, there were critiques of the broader implications of executive actions that challenge judicial authority, aligning with ongoing dialogues about the integrity of the judiciary and executive oversight.

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• Uh, Co-Chair Anderson and I would like not to do that.
• But overall, it could result in or require us to sue them if they do not stop using that trademark.
• </c><00:08:34.479><c> that</c><00:08:34.959><c> uh</c><00:08:35.120><c> that</c> they do not stop using
• uh that uh that they do not stop using uh that uh that trademark.<00:08:36.479><c> Uh</c><00:08:36.719
• Um, but I do think this is a time where we should talk about folks who were not able to testify today

Bills: HF3474 , HF3475 , HF3508

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: agriculture, funding, research, agricultural institute, state appropriations, education, leadership council, compensation, research institute, dairy assistance, investment, relief initiative, farm support

Transcript Highlights:

• > tell me what would you pay me to do that tell me what would you pay me to do that or<00:34:11.440><
• I do not have any testifiers listed.
• I do not have &gt;&gt; Thank you, Chair Anderson.
• ><01:42:40.239><c> for</c> could decide to not do the fee um for could decide to not do the fee um for
• not reward uh people not doing we should not reward uh people not doing their<01:43:48.719><c> due</

Bills: HF3508 , HF3548 , HF3549

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: dairy assistance, agriculture, investment, relief initiative, farm support, farm assistance, down payment, state funding, loan modification, grain indemnity, financial security, crop insurance, Minnesota agriculture

Transcript Highlights:

• A signature may not be counted as valid if the residence addresses do not match, are not included on
• Do you believe there is not trust currently in the system of gathering signatures in support of an initiative
• Do we have any questions for counsel? All right, we do not.
• These powers do not come from lawmakers.
• And then if they do not allow paper signatures here... ...and then if they do not allow paper signatures

Bills: HJR4209 , HB2260 , HB2259

Committee: House State Government & Tribal Relations

Keywords: redistricting, congressional representation, census, state law, legislative boundaries, ballot measures, petitioners, signature gatherers, voting rights, election integrity, initiative process, referendum, signature gathering, ballot measure, citizen actions, support demonstration

Transcript Highlights:

• We're not responsible for if they default, and if they do default, they lose their privileges with the
• So if you do not have a passport right now, which again I've taken lots of folks, a lot of folks say,
• They do.
• I don't know what the Mexican rule is, but they do not require a passport.
• And do you have any witnesses? Representative Perez: No, I do not. Chairman: I still need to...

Bills: HB3484 , HCR112 , HCR125

Committee: House S/C on State-Federal Relations

Keywords: border municipalities, agreements, funding eligibility, infrastructure, intergovernmental cooperation, REAL ID, travel document, border crossing, Texas, U.S. citizens, Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, defense innovation, national security, U.S. Army Futures Command, military technology, economic growth

Summary: The Committee on State-Federal Relations heard testimony on HB 3484, which would formalize agreements between border municipalities and treat certain infrastructure, services, and facilities as Texas assets for funding eligibility if they are within 30 miles of the border. Representative Van Deaver and a witness from Texarkana described how the bill would help Texarkana, Texas, secure state funding for jointly used facilities such as wastewater, water treatment, and airport assets that are physically located in Arkansas but serve Texas residents. Members asked about whether Arkansas benefits from the facilities and whether the bill would apply only to U.S. border cities; testimony clarified that it applies to Texas municipalities bordering another U.S. state, and the bill was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn. The committee also heard HCR 112, by Representative Perez, which urges Congress to allow state-issued Real ID cards, including Texas driver’s licenses, to be accepted as identification for U.S. citizens re-entering the country at land and sea ports of entry. Perez argued that Texas already verifies citizenship and lawful presence for Real ID issuance, that most Texans already have Real ID-compliant licenses, and that acceptance at the border would reduce costs and delays for routine cross-border travel without weakening security. Members asked about the security features of Real ID, implementation timing, passport delays, and how border crossings currently work; Perez said the resolution would not replace passports for international air travel and would apply only to U.S. citizens returning at land and sea ports. HCR 112 was also left pending, and the committee adjourned after HDR 125 was withdrawn from the schedule.

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• The charges do not apply to bags used inside stores, and charges may not be imposed on persons using
• The charges do not apply to bags used inside stores, and charges may not be imposed on persons using
• But people are not doing that. Do we have any data about why that's the case?
• This is not the way to address it. This would do more harm than good. Thank you.
• So I do apologize for not being able to get to everyone today. It is a short session.

Bills: HB1420 , HB2233 , HB2271 , HB2212 , HB2284

Committee: House Environment & Energy

Keywords: textile responsibility, recycling, sustainability, environmental impact, consumer protection, waste reduction, environment, retail, bags, pollution, consumer products, plastic, environmental policy, postconsumer waste, microplastics, environmental protection, washing machines, water quality, litter reduction, public health

Transcript Highlights:

• Do we have appearance forms? We do. Mackenzie Fulton is speaking. Do we have appearance forms?
• Having the lowest teacher pay in the country is not helping. We all know that.
• So they're not true cuts; they're not cuts in the truest sense.
• We're not just kind of leaving them out there. We're trying to do something to support them.
• Teachers are 50th in pay. Students are 43rd in pay.

Bills: S1062 , S1718 , S7038

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education

Keywords: speech education, debate, high school, Florida Debate Initiative, civics, competitive teams, student participation, educational advancement, educator preparation, certification, professional development, temporary certificate, military service, collaboration, teaching effectiveness, education, Florida College System, tuition waivers, vocational rehabilitation, state universities

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• Have a do pass from Senator Rosino. Second from Senator Brooks. Mr.
• not fully aware.
• A do pass. Yield for questions. Having a do pass from Senator Howard and seconded by the Chair.
• A do pass. Yield for questions.
• She's not going to. She's tougher than I am. It really has been an honor.

Bills: HB2299 , HB2939 , HB2941 , HB2960 , HB3062 , HB3087 , HB3114 , HB3244 , HB3262 , HB3304 , HB3345 , HB3386 , HB3431 , HB3498 , HB3581 , HB3645 , HB3648 , HB3764 , HB3852 , HB3974 , HB4141 , HB4144 , HB4227 , HB4237 , HB4343 , HB4425

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: Article V, convention, amendments, criminal penalties, legislative authority, absentee voting, electronic communication, facsimile device, voting materials, military voters, fentanyl, overdose, first responders, drug reporting, immunity, controlled substances, penalties, firearm liability, tort reform, manufacturers

Transcript Highlights:

• That's not addressed in this language. Do you agree with that or disagree with that?
• Okay, I'm not asking about rights, I'm asking the... That's what we're doing here.
• Okay, I'm not asking about rights, I'm asking the... That's what we're doing here.
• Not volunteers, you're paying people to go out and get signatures? We actually have both.
• This ballot initiative is to change the general laws; it does not affect the Senate rules.

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

Transcript Highlights:

• Osborne, Pay, Pay, Patzkowski, Patzkowski, Pie, Er here, Pogamiler, Pogailler, Provenzano here, Ran,
• And last, but certainly not least for this week, Miss Abby Mead here with Representative Newton.
• that may or may not exist.
• Let's recognize them for all the hard work they do for us. Welcome, Mr. Vaughn.
• Thank you for all that you do. Miss Foyler, thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bills: HR1037 , HR1043 , SB1491 , SB1451 , SB1286 , SB1581 , SB1521 , SB201 , SB1290 , SB169 , SB1377 , SB1991 , SB1346 , SB1509 , SB1928 , SB2028 , SB2071 , SB2110 , SB2117 , SB2127 , SB2134 , SB722 , SB3

Keywords: National Poetry Month, poetry, education, cultural celebration, arts and humanities, child abuse, prevention, community support, family safety, child welfare, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, elections, voter registration, election integrity, Secretary of State, cancellation of registration, gender neutrality

Bills: SSB1111 , SSB1110 , SSB1119

Committee: Joint Workforce

Keywords: unemployment insurance, unemployment benefits, disqualification, temporary employment, short-term employment, fixed-term contract, fixed end date, seasonal work, workforce development, Iowa Code 96.5, benefit eligibility, employment contract, job separation, laid off, temporary worker, employer liability, National Guard, state active duty, federal active duty, military leave

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• If we do not, we risk losing economy.
• They do not come back.
• </c> They do not come back. They do not come back.
• And what Minnesota said was, "We will not do that.
• We will not We take an oath not do that.

Bills: HF4477

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: Minnesota business recovery loan program, small business loan, zero-interest loan, forgivable loan, business recovery, economic development, small business emergency loan account, Minnesota Initiative Foundations, nonprofit lenders, greater Minnesota, Twin Cities metro, seven-county metropolitan area, immigration enforcement, business interruption, revenue loss, job preservation, business stabilization, state appropriation, forward fund, loan forgiveness

Transcript Highlights:

• not you'll see on the front it says do not you'll see on the front it says do not inhale you see statements
• paying income tax if they are paying not paying income tax if they are paying not paying income tax
• is is is not is not not not good in terms of doing this to Marginal good in terms of doing this to Marginal
• that I do not well enough to know that I do not well enough to know that I do not believe that the intentions
• do I'll move it what's that I'll not do I'll move it what's that I'll not do I'll move it what's that

Bills: SB82 , SB78 , SB4 , SB6 , SB62 , SB66 , SB77 , SB63 , SB79 , SB53 , SB55 , HB14

Committee: Senate County and Municipal Government

Keywords: SB82, warrant recall, outstanding warrants, stale warrants, misdemeanor warrants, Class B misdemeanor, Class C misdemeanor, municipal magistrate, circuit court clerk, criminal procedure, court administration, docket cleanup, warrant audit, law enforcement notification, domestic violence, sex offense, weapons offense, deadly weapon, dangerous instrument, felony-related charges

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• And it's not done where they don't want to pay it.
• And it's not done where they don't want to pay it.
• Okay, but if I just say, I'm not paying it, I'm not paying $10 now. How does that work?
• Where do you get that we're doing that? Because that was not the intention. All right.
• I do not disagree with you.

Bills: HB471 , HB798 , HB947 , HB1140 , HB1186 , HB1195 , HB1222

Committees: House Commerce , House Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Keywords: surveillance, price discrimination, consumer protection, automated decision systems, data privacy, broadband, cable service, price increase, notification, digital assets, abandonment, custodian, escheatment, blockchain, cryptocurrency, unclaimed property, state treasurer, telecommunications, spoofing, call authentication

Transcript Highlights:

• I do not have the answer to that, but the Secretary, if you'll allow him, I I bet he can answer that
• It's not automatic, but they're what what the Federal law allows what we currently do, and what this
• Clark, do you have further elaboration on that point? I do not believe there is one.
• Chair, I do not believe There is no protest period at this time.
• Do I have a motion? Seeing a do pass in a second. Will there be debate?

Bills: SB1491 , SB1581 , SB1286 , SB1451

Committee: House Elections and Ethics

Keywords: presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, elections, initiative petitions, signature gathering, protest period, grand jury, Oklahoma legislature, polling place, polling locations, voter access, county election board, precinct, municipal building, school building, school district, municipality, political subdivision

Transcript Highlights:

• Is that not true, sir?
• , but we also have those in the iodine industry that are not able to do some of the similar things because
• , but we also have those in the iodine industry that are not able to do some of the similar things because
• We're trying to listen to everyone's concerns and make sure that we're not doing anything that would
• This should be Pending reassignments, this is our only scheduled meeting, so do not anticipate another

Bills: SB1191 , SB1976 , SB1613 , SB1439 , SB1930 , SB1314 , SB1246

Committee: House Energy

Keywords: SB1191, Oklahoma Energy Initiative Act, Oklahoma Low Carbon Energy Initiative Board, low carbon energy, clean energy, energy policy, renewable energy, board repeal, statutory repeal, administrative board, energy committee, natural resources, Oklahoma statutes, 17 O.S. 802.3, oil and gas, surety bond, financial responsibility, environmental compliance, plugging wells, SB1613

Transcript Highlights:

• I have not reserved the right to close.
• I will reserve my right to close, and we do not have any witnesses registered.
• That's not what they joined the fire service for.
• But not to testify for the bill. Okay.
• We do have three people registered but not to testify.

Bills: SB800 , SB1534 , SB2055 , SB2310 , SB2431 , SB2786 , SB3039 , SB1242

Committee: House Higher Education

Keywords: sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, higher education, student safety, orientation policies, health physics, workforce development, nuclear energy, radiological safety, scholarship, education, Texas Leadership Scholars Program, student funding, transparency, degree requirements, certificate programs, student transfer, foreign language