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• Representative Sher. Representative Hollis. Representative Brown. Representative Morr.
• Representative Jones. Representative Robertson. Yes for the record. Yes, for the record.
• Representative, both the same?
• We have a motion by Representative R, seconded by Representative M.
• I'm going to Representative Brown. Thank you. Second just...

Bills: SB90 , SB255 , SB268

Committees: House Tourism , House Economic Development and Tourism

Keywords: Green County, racing, pari-mutuel wagering, gaming regulations, commission appointments, historical horse racing, local tax, SB255, cannabinoid, hemp, hemp-derived THC, THCa, delta-8 THC, HHC, CBD, THC, novel cannabinoid products, hemp products, intoxicating hemp, delta-8

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• Representative Canales? Here. Representative Cortez? Here. Representative Eisenberg? Here. Here.
• Representative Holt? Here. Representative Pearson? Here. Representative Hicklin? Here.
• Representative Canales? Representative Cortez? Yes. Representative Isaac, aye.
• representative Cortez representative Isaac representative D'Orazio representative Lotterbeck representative
• Representative DiRosio. representative Lauterbach representative McLaughlin representative Holt Representative

Bills: HB33 , HB298 , HB 1024 , HB 1234 , HB 1261 , HB1696 , HB298

Committee: House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: electronic monitoring, parole supervision, law enforcement, warrant execution, public safety, handgun license, judgment evaluation, medical advisory board, application denial, gun law procedures, abandoned property, unclaimed property, disposition, handgun, driver's license, commercial driver's license, weapon carry, gun rights, Texas legislature, legislative attendance

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• Lisa Field, Representative Mike Connolly, Representative Greg Schwartz, Representative Norman Orrall,
• Representative Kelly Pease, and Representative Joseph McKenna, all with us today.
• So thank you, Representative.
• Okay, thank you so much, Representative Luddy. Representative Luddy, thank you, Mr.
• Chair, Representative Paulino, please. I'm sorry. Representative Paulino, please.

Bills: S2542

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets

Keywords: climate resilience, resilience bond bill, environmental bond, infrastructure spending, flood control, coastal resilience, PFAS, clean water, wetlands, nature-based solutions, housing permitting, flood disclosure, land conservation, biodiversity, forest reserves, municipal vulnerability preparedness, MVP grant program, food security, agricultural resilience, solid waste

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• Representative Shaver. Representative Shaver. Representative Brown. Representative Treway.
• Representative Brown. Representative Treway. Representative Brown. Representative Here.
• Representative Here. Representative Jones. Representative Jones. Representative Jones.
• Representative Robertson. Representative Robertson. Representative Robertson. Representative Here.
• So, it did not die based on the sponsor of this bill or the people who represent Greene County...

Bills: SB312 , SB316 , SB90

Committees: House Tourism , House Economic Development and Tourism

Keywords: alcoholic beverages, ABC Board, Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control, special event license, special events retail license, nonprofit special events retail license, special retail license, event storage license, government venue license, alcohol storage, alcohol transfer, beer, wine, liquor, on-premises consumption, public venue, government-owned property, municipal property, county property, state property

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• And I want to thank Representative Levitt.
• Representative Foss, thank you, Madam Chair. Ms.
• Representative Walsh, no, that is not happening.
• I will note that Representative Tharinger is excused and we have Representative Stearns online.
• Thank you, Representative Stearns. All those opposed, say nay. Representative Tharinger is excused.

Bills: HB2295

Committee: House Capital Budget

Keywords: Washington capital budget, supplemental capital budget, capital appropriations, state building construction account, taxable building construction account, climate commitment account, natural climate solutions, housing trust fund, affordable housing, supportive housing, homelessness, manufactured home communities, mobile home parks, school construction, school modernization, school seismic safety, healthy schools, school electrification, SCAP, behavioral health facilities

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• We just want to thank Representative Menjivar, Representative Mendoza, and the entire committee for their
• Good morning, Representative Callan, Representative Steele, members of the committee.
• Good morning, Representative Callan and committee members.
• Good morning, Representative Callan and committee members. My name is Ryan Elting.
• A special thank you to Representative Hill for the continued support.

Bills: HB2295

Committee: House Capital Budget

Keywords: Washington capital budget, supplemental capital budget, capital appropriations, state building construction account, taxable building construction account, climate commitment account, natural climate solutions, housing trust fund, affordable housing, supportive housing, homelessness, manufactured home communities, mobile home parks, school construction, school modernization, school seismic safety, healthy schools, school electrification, SCAP, behavioral health facilities

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• I represent 70 airports of the 130 public-use airports in the state of Washington, and WAMA supports
• I represent 70 airports of the 130 public use airports in the state of Washington.
• My name is Matt Ewers from Spokane, and I represent myself.
• I'm the state director of the Sierra Club, a grassroots environmental organization representing more
• I'm here on behalf of the Washington Food Industry Association, representing independent grocery stores

Bills: SB5989 , SB5898 , SB6240 , SB6244 , SB6231 , SB6228 , SB6220

Committee: Senate Ways & Means

Keywords: aircraft fuel tax, tax revenue distribution, aviation funding, transportation, state revenue, aeronautics, taxation, aircraft fuel, state funding, aviation fuel, hazardous substance tax, air quality, noise mitigation, environmental impact, tax exemption, agriculture, hazardous substances, crop protection, warehousing, data center

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• Representative Carter, aye. Representative Contreras, aye. Representative Heap, aye.
• Representative Legoree, aye. Representative LaGoree, aye. Representative Martinez?
• Representative Mathis? Representative Peshlakai, nay. Representative Taylor, aye.
• Representative Carter? Aye. Representative Contreras?
• Representative Heap? Aye. Representative Martinez? Representative Mathis? Madam Chair. Yes.

Bills: HB2029 , HB2030 , HB2096

Committees: House Natural Resources, Energy & Water , House House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference

Keywords: water conservation, grants, infrastructure, environmental protection, sustainability, grant fund, Arizona water law, A.R.S. 49-1332, water efficiency, water reuse, education programs, public outreach, rainwater harvesting, gray water, graywater, drought-resistant landscaping, xeriscaping, turf removal, groundwater recharge, aquifer health

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• Representative Morgan. Thank you. Appreciate it. Did we have any questions? Representative Boring?
• Thank you, Representative Callan, Representative Steele, and members of the committee.
• I want to also give a special shout-out to Representatives Morgan and Senator Trudeau, and also Representative
• Representative Partially? Thank you.
• Representative Walsh, big question there.

Bills: HB2295

Committee: House Capital Budget

Keywords: Washington capital budget, supplemental capital budget, capital appropriations, state building construction account, taxable building construction account, climate commitment account, natural climate solutions, housing trust fund, affordable housing, supportive housing, homelessness, manufactured home communities, mobile home parks, school construction, school modernization, school seismic safety, healthy schools, school electrification, SCAP, behavioral health facilities

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• Representative McEntire. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Representative McIntyre. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Thank you, Representative Parsley.
• Representative Ibarra.
• Representative Ortiz-Self. Did you have a question? Oh, Representative Obras has a question.

Bills: HB2144 , HB2190 , HB2191 , HB2303 , HB2345

Committee: House Labor & Workplace Standards

Keywords: employee monitoring, workplace privacy, performance evaluations, notification, transparency, language access, collective bargaining, providers, healthcare, interpreters, social services, construction, wage theft, misclassification, independent contractor, employee classification, fringe benefits, prevailing wages, subcontractor liability, joint and several liability

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• Senator Orwall and Representative Jacobsen are new co-chairs, and there is one member from this committee
• I'm a volunteer representing Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action.
• Al-Wakil, for your testimony, but we don't see questions at the moment. Thank you.
• I am Greg Cullen representing Energy Northwest.
• James Mochella representing Columbia Riverkeeper and a nonprofit with 4,000 members in Washington in

Bills: SB5821 , SB6004 , SB6010 , SB5941

Committee: Senate Environment, Energy & Technology

Keywords: nuclear energy, energy strategy, advanced technology, sustainability, state policy, renewable energy, public entities, electric generation, contracting, SB 6010, Washington energy siting, EFSEC, Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, tribal consultation, government-to-government consultation, federally recognized tribes, energy facility siting, RCW, clean energy, alternative energy

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• Representative Harter, aye. Representative Hansen, no. Representative Smith, no.
• Representative Vang, no. burkel I representative Frederick no burkel I representative Frederick no representative
• Representative Lee, no. Representative Nelson, yes. Representative Vang, no.
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Bills: HF1704 , HF2052

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: Minnesota agriculture budget, Department of Agriculture appropriation, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, farm bill, rural development, agricultural grants, soil health, livestock compensation, crop damage, meat inspection, poultry inspection, county agricultural inspectors, biofertilizer, nitrogen management, commercial nitrogen fertilizer, water quality, farm down payment assistance, beginning farmers

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• Representative Billings? Here. Representative Boyd? Here. Representative Carter?
• Representative Farnum? Representative Gadbury? Here. Representative Johnson? Here.
• Representative Newell? Representative Marcelle, Representative McMakin, here.
• Representative Newell, Representative Schamerhorn, here. Representative Thomas, here.
• Representative Walters, Representative Wright, Representative Weible, here.

Bills: HB4 , HB206 , HB244 , HB270 , HB361 , HB459 , HB486 , HB540 , HB615 , HB627 , HB648 , HB813 , HB996

Committee: House House and Governmental Affairs

Keywords: constitutional convention, Louisiana constitution, electoral process, government structure, delegate elections, legislative attendance, task force, executive meetings, public meetings, confirmation process, delegates, state election, ratification, Louisiana, absentee voting, incarcerated voters, voter registration, mail-in voting, election rights, felony conviction

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• Representative Taylor votes aye. Representative Farivar, aye. Representative Farivar votes aye.
• Representative Goodman votes aye. Representative Goodman votes aye.
• Representative Salahuddin votes aye. Representative Thai votes aye. Representative Walen? Excused.
• Representative Thai votes aye. Representative Walen is excused.
• Representative Farivar, aye. Representative Farivar, aye. Representative Farivar votes aye.

Bills: HB2640 , HB2161 , HB2304 , HB2445 , HB2590 , HB2412

Committee: House Civil Rights & Judiciary

Keywords: Uniform Commercial Code, business filings, legal filings, commercial transactions, UCC compliance, attorney general, legal authority, state powers, judiciary, civil rights, condominium, housing, warranty, property rights, construction, probate, estate administration, inheritance, heir finder, heir locator

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• Representative Rose? Present. Representative Swanson? Representative Noble? Here.
• Representative Morales? Representative Slauson, here. Representative DeRazio, here.
• Representative Schatzlein, here. Representative Davis, here. Representative Richardson, here.
• Thank you Representative.
• Representative Swanson.

Bills: HB26 , HB140 , HB141 , HB142 , HB215 , HB26 , HB140 , HB141 , HB142 , HB215

Committee: House Human Services

Keywords: Medicaid, nutrition support, maternal health, chronic conditions, pilot program, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, child abuse investigations, child neglect, child exploitation, advisory committee, Family and Protective Services Council, council abolition, foster care, due process, investigative procedures, child welfare, parental rights, family preservation services

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• I have no more members wishing to speak. the sponsor uh Representative Higgins uh the sponsor uh Representative
• </c> sponsored by Representative Panetta. sponsored by Representative Panetta.
• You represent the best in law community.

Bills: HB8595 , HB4288 , HB4647 , HB6963 , HB5362 , HB6007

Keywords: appropriations, State Department, foreign aid, foreign assistance, diplomacy, embassy security, consular services, passport backlog, visa wait times, international broadcasting, Fulbright, Peace Corps, Millennium Challenge Corporation, foreign military financing, security assistance, counterterrorism, nonproliferation, democracy promotion, human rights, global health

Bills: HB1800 , HB2095

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: supplemental appropriations, state budget, Hawaii budget, biennial budget, capital improvement projects, CIP, general fund, special fund, green fee, special land and development fund, clean energy revolving loan fund, agricultural development revolving fund, community grants, nonprofit grants, Office of Community Services, housing, affordable housing, homelessness, health care, mental health

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• I'm not representing them.
• I don't represent private equity or any other buyers.
• And of course, it's a representative coming...
• Representative, thank you, Madam Chair.
• Thank you, Madam Chair, Representative and Senator.

Bills: SM20 , SM9 , SJR6 , HB124 , SM20 , SM9 , SJR6 , HB124

Committees: Senate Senate Rules , Senate House Rules & Order Of Business

Keywords: youth violence, violence prevention, violence intervention, community violence intervention, credible messengers, peer support, restorative justice, violence interrupters, juvenile justice, at-risk youth, high-risk youth, public safety, Department of Health, New Mexico, statewide summit, data collection, reporting, interagency coordination, community-based organizations, law enforcement

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• The governor is directed to appoint a tribal representative with a term beginning on July 1, 2026, and
• substitute by Senator Chapman, 4287.3, which would add a second tribal member and specify one representing
• When appointing tribal representatives, the governor would consider nominees from each of the federally
• When appointing tribal representatives, the governor would consider nominees from each of the federally
• Senate Bill 5971 directs the State Department of Agriculture to establish the Green Fertilizer Incentive

Bills: SB5816 , SB5838 , SB5930 , SB5960 , SB5971 , SB6075 , SB6097 , SB6104 , SB6216 , SB6233 , SB6318 , SJM8015

Committee: Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources

Keywords: juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, tribal representation, natural resources, board of natural resources, environmental policy, community involvement, irrigation districts, director contracts, beneficial interests, transparency, governance, ungulate populations, wildlife management, habitat restoration, conservation, sustainability

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• a personal representative’s authority. [00:40:00.000] The bill expressly authorizes personal representatives
• The amendment addresses a concern expressed by the banking industry and requires the personal representative
• the Board of the Florida Workers' Compensation Guarantee Association to specify that one member represent
• a statewide trade association representing employers and one member represent the largest agents association
• It limits who has access to the data by requiring claimants' representatives to maintain at least 10

Bills: S0158 , S0314 , S0618 , S0684 , S0838 , S0990 , S1000 , S1082 , S1452 , S1494 , S1500 , S1568 , S1706

Committee: Senate Banking and Insurance

Keywords: pet insurance, consumer protection, insurance regulation, policy disclosure, agent training, payment stablecoin, financial regulation, anti-money laundering, state oversight, digital currency, financial services, workers compensation, Florida statute, commercial insurance, insurance board, electronic signatures, vehicle titles, insurance regulations, auditing, total loss vehicles

Summary: The Banking and Insurance Committee considered a full agenda of insurance, financial services, and probate bills. Early action included SB 1000, setting a floor and ceiling for interest on attorneys’ trust accounts, which was reported favorably. The committee then took up CS/SB 1082 on a statewide provider and health plan claim dispute resolution program for out-of-network emergency claims. Senator Graal explained it as a way to reduce litigation and use a dispute-resolution process similar to the federal No Surprises Act. An amendment intended to require plan disclosure and prevent default by nonparticipation drew questions from members and concerns from insurers and providers about clarity and scope, especially whether it could affect contracted rates or shift claims between state and federal systems. Senator Graal withdrew the amendment, and the bill was reported favorably after testimony from insurers and emergency physicians both supporting the underlying dispute-resolution concept while asking for further clarification. The committee also favorably reported SB 684 on electronic signatures for total loss vehicles and vessels; CS/SB 158 on pet insurance, which adds agent continuing education, stronger consumer disclosures, and annual reporting to OIR; SB 1494 on breast cancer screening coverage, expanding required mammogram and supplemental screening coverage; and CS/SB 314, a strike-all bill creating a Florida framework for payment stablecoin issuers consistent with the federal GENIUS Act. CS/SB 1500 on uncontested probate proceedings was also approved, with an amendment addressing access to safe deposit boxes by requiring letters of administration. SB 618 on workers’ compensation insurance raised the consent-to-rate cap from 10% to 20% for workers’ comp policies and adjusted the Florida Workers’ Compensation Guarantee Association board membership; supporters said it would help keep high-risk employers in the voluntary market. Later, the committee approved CS/SB 1568 creating a Florida Stablecoin Pilot Program within DFS to allow certain stablecoin payments for fees, after a substitute amendment removed authority for a Florida coin, limited eligible stablecoins, and required qualified public deposit handling. CS/SB 838 clarified that convenience fees for electronic payments on retail installment contracts are permissible, while preserving a fee-free payment option; members discussed consumer access and fee concerns. CS/SB 1452, a broad DFS agency bill covering My Safe Florida Home, insurance administration, unclaimed property, licensing, and other departmental changes, was reported favorably after a technical amendment. The committee also approved SB 1706 creating a My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program targeted to owner-occupied, lower-income condominiums, and SB 990 authorizing protected cell captive insurance companies in Florida, with supporters arguing it would modernize law and promote competition. The meeting concluded with all bills on the agenda that were heard being reported favorably and the committee adjourning without objection.