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• have protection and have a say if, at any point, anyone has to deal with or use their driver's license
• have a protection and have a say if at any point anyone has to deal with or use their driver's license
• have a protection and have a say if at any point anyone has to deal with or use their driver's license
• And Mr.
• It could expand and and also it's going &gt;&gt; It could expand and and also it's going to<00:08:47.279

Bills: HB66 , HB79 , HB95 , HB145 , HB66 , HB79 , HB95 , HB145

Committee: House Ways and Means General Fund

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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• reduced snowpack and earlier runoff, and the cumulative impact of all water uses on treaty-protected
• not only the reliability of the power system and affordability, but protect human health, safety, and
• Our mission is to protect treaty-reserved fishing rights and the salmon that sustain our cultures and
• for the Office of Privacy and Data Protection.
• They are federally protected and central to tribal culture and tribal cultural survival.

Bills: HB2338 , HB2367 , HB2426 , HB2606

Committee: Senate Environment, Energy & Technology

Keywords: weatherization, energy efficiency, community projects, sustainability, environment, coal-fired plant, preferential treatment, energy policy, electric generation, regulatory reform, pollution control, efficiency, appeals process, environmental regulation, hearing board, data protection, privacy, performance measures, reporting requirements, office of privacy

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• And the ALJ, the chief ALJ, is, by statute, required to protect. and defend the statutory independence
• subject to the same protections and statuses. to go after and criminalize these bad actors my team and
• such breaches of trust, to safeguard, and protect our fellow Texans. protect the interests of Texas
• The bill seeks to protect the privacy and dignity of all Texans, to uphold ethical standards. and state
• And it prohibits outside counsel from billing for training time, protecting public funds.

Bills: HB3146 , HB3719 , HB3895 , HB3923 , HB4748 , HB4751 , HB4936 , HB4952 , HB4990 , HB4991 , HB5061 , HB5196 , HB5238 , HB5246 , HB5487

Committee: House Delivery of Government Efficiency

Keywords: State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH, administrative hearings, contested case, contested case hearing, administrative law judge, ALJ, final decision, proposed decision, agency hearing, hearing continuance, rescheduling, Texas administrative law, Government Code Chapter 2001, workers' compensation, Department of Human Resources, Texas Labor Code, Transportation Code, Agriculture Code, Insurance Code

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• And the good senator from Cushing is right; everybody has opinions, and that's fine and well and good
• And it\'s the price of insurance for homeowners. And it is issues when claims happen.
• This regulation and licensing is also protecting the hundreds of small mom and pop other businesses that
• And they have to have some protection. And that's what this bill would do. Follow up.
• And if we can land on something that maybe more clearly protects them, I'm happy to put that into this

Bills: HB4322 , HB4202 , HB4203 , HB4457 , HB3983 , HB3660 , HB3802 , HB2933 , HB2955 , HB2956 , HB3781 , HB3521 , HB3794 , HB3796 , HB3800

Committee: Senate Business and Insurance

Keywords: funeral services licensing, funeral director, embalmer, funeral director in charge, dual licensure, mortuary science, Oklahoma Funeral Board, funeral establishment, commercial embalming establishment, crematory, cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, apprenticeship, licensing requirements, professional regulation, undertaker, mortician, burial services, death care industry, workers' compensation

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• </c> airport, and our local businesses and airport, and our local businesses and more.<00:03:56.799><
• and 3M Arena and the games at XL Energy and 3M Arena and Maruchi<00:12:56.160><c> and</c><00:12:56.399
• Go ahead and address 10007. this important tournament and and just this important tournament and and
• </c> still need housing and food and all and still need housing and food and all and so<00:53:45.200>
• ><01:02:40.799><c> may</c> Um and uh and one other bill and we may Um and uh and one other bill and we

Bills: HF1007 , HF1152 , HF1671 , HF2258

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

Keywords: tourism, World Junior Hockey Championships, funding, economic impact, sports events, Minnesota, economic development, livability, marketing, partnerships, labor and industry, electrical licensing, electrical inspection, continuing education, online course approval, Internet continuing education, power limited technician, maintenance electrician, master electrician, technology circuits

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• And then we will praise You with the harp, and our lips will shout.
• And that experience has shaped her nursing career and has really molded and shaped her as a caring and
• Murrah Federal building was bombed, and they ran back to the ICU and began to remove patients and see
• And Nina Moore.
• and tenacity.

Bills: HB3327 , HB3711 , HB4104 , HJR1077 , HB3329 , HB4322 , HB4202 , HB4203 , HB4457 , HB3983 , HB3660 , HB3802 , HB2933 , HB2955 , HB2956 , HB3781 , HB3521 , HB3794 , HB3796 , HB3800 , HB3183 , HB4316 , HB4484 , HB3469 , HB3464 , HB3173 , HB3989 , HB3016 , HB2979 , HB2988 , HB2288 , HB3062 , HB3315 , HB3372 , HB3530 , HB3622 , HB3755 , HB4266

Keywords: State Board of Education, Oklahoma education board, board appointments, school governance, education reform, governor appointments, legislative appointments, speaker of the house, president pro tempore, senate confirmation, board vacancies, removal for cause, public education, state superintendent, school board training, board member qualifications, emergency clause, Oklahoma statutes 70 O.S. 3-101, school funding, transparency

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• and.
• And if we're able to put in new technology and 40% more efficient lines, I know the initial cost of.
• And what I do is important, and I enjoy it.
• So, it would not only save us some money and make the agency more efficient, which seems to be a win-win
• This is just to protect the landowners with agreements, decommissioning, and work with local fire departments

Bills: HB3183 , HB4316 , HB4484 , HB3469 , HB3464 , HB3173 , HB3989

Committee: Senate Energy

Keywords: electric utilities, grid congestion, transmission technology, advanced power flow controllers, dynamic line rating, energy efficiency, rural water service, district organization, emergency legislation, Oklahoma, water management, state vehicles, state-owned vehicles, state-leased vehicles, motor vehicle use, commuting use, personal use, fleet management, Corporation Commission, field inspectors

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• those, and it did consolidate and make it more efficient for us to open one infrastructure program in
• Efficiency and Increase Competitiveness within the program.
• create a more efficient and fair market system.
• create a more efficient and fair market system.
• It seeks to protect current waste service providers from sudden displacements and, finally, it preserves

Bills: HB5057 , HB4519 , HB5033 , HB3997 , HB 1237 , HB1904 , HB4400 , HB 1227

Committee: House Environmental Regulation

Keywords: solid waste management, exclusive contracts, public agency, contract amendment, notification requirements, Texas Health and Safety Code, Texas Emissions Reduction Plan, TERP, air quality, emissions reduction, clean fleet, alternative fuel, natural gas vehicles, hydrogen fuel, hydrogen infrastructure, diesel replacement, fleet grants, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, clean school buses

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 1904, which would classify intentionally released helium balloons as litter and create criminal penalties for balloon releases. The author and supportive witnesses argued that balloon releases harm wildlife, livestock, waterways, and infrastructure, and that the bill would close a loophole in current litter law. Several members questioned whether criminal penalties were appropriate, and the author said he was willing to work toward civil penalties and fines instead. No vote was taken, and HB 1904 was left pending. The committee then took up several pending bills and reported them favorably to the full House, including HB 3249, HB 3866, HB 4112, HB 1768, HB 1499, HB 573, and HB 464. These measures dealt with topics such as TCEQ contested-case procedures, outdoor storage containers, high-level radioactive waste, concrete plant permitting and grants, unannounced concrete batch plant inspections, and a scrap tire grant program. Most were adopted with substitutes and passed on recorded votes, generally with unanimous or near-unanimous support. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 3997, which would create expedited permitting timelines for LNG facilities and related wastewater permits. Industry witnesses said the bill would provide certainty for multibillion-dollar projects without eliminating public participation, while environmental groups opposed parts of the bill that they said could limit contested-case participation and be unrealistic for SOAH timelines. TCEQ staff described the current wastewater permitting process and said some of the bill’s timing provisions could be workable, especially with an expedited fee. The bill was left pending after the author said he would continue working on committee substitute language. The committee also heard HB 1237 on extending the renewal window for expired TCEQ occupational water licenses, and HB 4519, a TERP consolidation bill that would combine several clean transportation grant programs into fewer programs. HB 1237 was left pending without testimony, while HB 4519 drew broad support from environmental and industry witnesses who favored simplifying the program, though some asked for stronger emphasis on particulate matter and hydrogen funding. The committee withdrew the substitute on HB 4519 and left it pending. Finally, HB 5033, which would eliminate the motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program if federal authority changes, drew opposition from environmental and inspection-industry witnesses who warned it would weaken air-quality protections and could remove an important enforcement tool. The author said the bill was intended as a trigger mechanism and would be refined, and HB 5033 was left pending. The committee also heard HB 1227 on municipal solid-waste franchise fees and private-provider access; the author said he would bring a substitute after hearing concerns from cities, and the bill was left pending.

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• Protect our homes, strengthen our bonds with them, and fill their hearts with peace in seasons of love
• and in seasons of distance and stress, let love and grace prevail.
• to protecting human life.
• And whereas the actions of these officers contributed to the protection and rescue of civilians, the
• And so, appreciate all of your hard work. And glad, glad we won. Thank you.

Bills: SB1333 , SB1191 , SB1439 , SB1314 , SB1509 , SB1319 , SB1346 , SB1613

Keywords: water infrastructure, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, revolving fund, grants, environmental compliance, 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, fossil fuels

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• The Committee on Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency called the meeting to order.
• And then they just didn't, you know, get any satisfaction from that. And so, and it's quite a...
• And so, and it's quite a serious problem.
• significant protection against... ...infections, allergies, and chronic diseases.
• And so they're very loud. And so they can require a wall.

Bills: HB2051 , HB2324 , HB2439 , HB2457 , HB2686 , HB2837 , HB2875 , HB2953

Committee: Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Keywords: AHCCCS, lactation care, breastfeeding, health services, healthcare access, HB2324, fire code, fire marshal, state fire marshal, municipalities, cities and towns, county-owned buildings, county buildings, intergovernmental agreement, IGA, fire inspection, occupancy certificate, building inventory, local government, county government

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• In the law, we specifically protected public schools and charter schools, but we did not protect private
• Fish, but I know catfish is very popular in Texas, and so we want to protect that. Absolutely.
• Investors are, and so to me this is a huge, huge opportunity that we have to put these protections in
• We want to protect our DNA in all situations where it might be sold or collected and sent to someone
• Ethics Officer at MD Anderson protecting our institution. ...and protecting our patients' data against

Bills: SB315 , SB584 , SB1228 , SB1484 , SB1860 , SB1802

Committee: House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Keywords: DNA privacy, genetic privacy, genetic testing, genetic material, DNA ownership, property right in DNA, genetic consent, biological sample, genomics, genetic data, HIPAA, health information privacy, health care provider, research ethics, human subjects research, law enforcement DNA, forensic DNA, paternity testing, medical examiner, genetic discrimination

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• Let, let, and I'll go back and, and take that, uh, for the record if I could, and, and follow up with
• So this rush to just get in there and do this, it's alarming to me and we Do not have the protections
• I work for the maximum protection of public health and safety, the environment, and citizen participation
• The, uh, the committee substitute and the underlying bill are designed to protect the autonomy of ERRCOT
• self-govern, our reps will not be able to respond efficiently. lead to future public health and safety

Bills: HB14 , HB 106 , HB146 , HB267 , HB274 , HB 1127 , HB1359 , HB1393 , HB1584 , HB1640 , HB1710 , HB2152 , HCR101 , HJR8 , HR51 , HB106 , HB146 , HB267 , HB274 , HJR8 , HR51

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund

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• and Data Protection.
• Office of Privacy and Data Protection.
• Office of Privacy and Data Protection.
• and Data Protection, which is located within WOTEC.
• And this renewable design makes these human spaces more efficient and often lowers utility costs, and

Bills: HB2426 , HB2606

Committee: Senate Environment, Energy & Technology

Keywords: pollution control, efficiency, appeals process, environmental regulation, hearing board, data protection, privacy, performance measures, reporting requirements, office of privacy

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• It falls under the definition of commodity, but the tree cutters and roofers and those types of services
• And I'm going to support you, and I'm just wondering because it's late in the session now.
• entities act and see what definition might be there.
• Um, but that's probably where I would start and maybe tie back to that. ...and maybe tie back to that
• And this just allows law enforcement to... ...And this just allows law enforcement to do that.

Bills: HB435

Committee: Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

Keywords: manufactured homes, certificate of title, Alabama Department of Revenue, homeowner, vehicle registration

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• But in the event that Oklahoma does have the lowest protections for environmental protections and the
• My concern is that those industries that are very proactive and protecting the environment, respecting
• This will protect existing operators from the bad actors that are just mad and trying to cause problems
• It protects them. So, I am all in favor of this bill and Thank you for bringing this up.
• and protect the fund from abuse.

Bills: SB1191 , SB1314 , SB1319 , SB1333 , SB1346 , SB1439 , SB1509 , SB1510 , SB1613

Committee: Senate 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, groundwater, indemnity fund, well drilling, pollution prevention, regulatory compliance, SB1319

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• and let the homeowners here speak to what the problem is and how it's progressing.
• Let the homeowners here speak to what the problem is and how it's progressed and things of that nature
• The impact on homeowners and communities is significant.
• We just need to figure out how to move forward on helping homeowners and get through this and help the
• been doom and gloom for homeowners.

Bills: S3091 , H5477

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Financial Services

Keywords: crumbling concrete, pyrite, pyrrhotite, homeowner assistance, financial relief, CEDAC, construction, insurance surcharge, foundation repair, Massachusetts

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• </c> and and do this post-election audit. and and do this post-election audit.
• </c><00:13:27.320><c> and</c><00:13:27.560><c> and</c><00:13:28.040><c> folks</c> I think what and and
• and and and folks I think what and and and and and folks have<00:13:28.480><c> not</c><00:13:28.720>
• and who and who picks the inspectors &gt;&gt; And and who and who picks the inspectors again?
• And I felt there's enough passion out there for people wanting to help make sure we're protecting our

Bills: HB91 , HB95 , HB255 , HB318 , HB91 , HB95 , HB255 , HB318

Committee: Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund

Keywords: county housing authority, public housing, housing authority, affordable housing, low-income housing, mixed-use development, community facilities, subsidiary, affiliate, public corporation, municipal tax exemption, deed tax, mortgage tax, probate fee, bond financing, housing project, urban redevelopment, rural housing, public-private partnership, eminent domain

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• </c> &gt;&gt; and Kelly. All right. Thank you. &gt;&gt; and Kelly. All right. Thank you.
• and just converting and are are outdoors and just converting and I<00:15:14.240><c> just</c><00:15:14.320
• </c><00:17:20.880><c> forth</c><00:17:21.199><c> and</c><00:17:21.360><c> and</c> and we're going back
• and forth and and and we're going back and forth and and um<00:17:23.199><c> one</c><00:17:23.439><c
• and got that economic interest and and got that confirmation<00:23:42.320><c> code</c><00:23:42.640>

Bills: HB42 , SB246 , SB38 , SB194 , SB183 , SB253 , SB160

Committee: Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

Keywords: unclaimed vehicles, towing, Department of Revenue, notification requirements, abandoned vehicles, real estate, residential property, single-family home, homeowner protection, property solicitation, unsolicited offer, wholesaling, real estate wholesaling, assignment contract, equitable interest, investment property, house flipping, predatory real estate practices, title cloud, deceptive trade practices

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• And the underlying bill acknowledges this and asks the Select Committee on Pension Policy to study and
• And, Mr.
• And it sets a precedent to do this in the future and with future pension dollars and in other plans.
• And it sets a precedent to do this in future and with future pension dollars and in other plans.
• And we didn't. And so now we have a problem. And I think we need to solve it.

Bills: SB6061 , SB6234 , SB6176 , SB6335 , SB6047 , HB2235 , HB2464 , HB2619 , HB1376 , SB5808 , SB5949 , HB1347 , HB1759 , HB1983 , HB2120 , HB2264 , HB2338 , HB2385 , HB2495 , HB2521 , HB2604 , HB2610 , HB2675 , HB2426

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects

Summary: The Senate considered Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2034, a measure to terminate and restate the LEOFF 1 pension plan and use surplus funds for other state purposes if federal approval is obtained. During debate, senators discussed whether the plan should remain funded at 110% or 120% of actuarial value, whether surplus dollars should instead go to transportation or the budget stabilization account, whether members should receive an additional distribution, and whether local governments should be reimbursed for retiree health care costs. Several amendments were offered: a Gildon amendment to raise the funding target to 120% failed; a technical Robinson amendment adding a date passed; Holy, King, Harris, Schessler, and Conway amendments addressing member distributions, transportation, budget stabilization, local government health care costs, and a reconstituted board distribution all failed; and Robinson’s amendment removing Climate Commitment Act repayment language passed. The Ways and Means striking amendment, as amended, was then adopted. On final passage, supporters argued the bill was actuarially sound, had been reviewed by attorneys, actuaries, the State Investment Board, and the Department of Retirement Systems, and would allow use of excess funding for other state needs. Opponents warned it left too little in the pension fund, should dedicate surplus dollars only to one-time uses, and did not adequately reimburse cities and counties for retiree medical obligations. After debate, the Senate passed E2SHB 2034 by a vote of 25 yeas, 22 nays, with one absent and one excused. Afterward, the Senate returned to Substitute House Bill 2178, which was also passed on final passage by a vote of 39 yeas and 9 nays, with one excused. The chamber then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

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• standards. efficiency and then if the Republicans efficiency and then if the Republicans disagree<04
• </c> efficiency standards and the payback efficiency standards and the payback period<04:12:00.080><c
• And that's what they did, and they found that these standards were more efficient and cost effective.
• :40.840><c> more</c><05:07:41.120><c> efficient</c> and make our government more efficient and make our

Bills: HJR75

Keywords: HJR75, H.J.Res. 75, Congressional Review Act, CRA, Department of Energy, DOE, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, energy conservation standards, commercial refrigerators, commercial freezers, refrigerator-freezers, appliance standards, energy efficiency, federal regulation, regulatory disapproval, small business compliance, manufacturers, commercial refrigeration, Public Law 119-9