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• <00:15:46.000> so even more Bleak 1.2 billion federally so even more Bleak 1.2 billion federally
• Federal, it's federal, it's everything.
• <01:30:53.480> problem feel that addressing a federal problem feel that addressing a federal
• I have represented veterans in appeals before the VA and federal court in this Federal practice area
• the VA and federal court in this Federal the VA and federal court in this Federal practice<01:32

Bills: HF1855, HF102, HF1082, HF1354, HF2184, HF1792, HF2296, HF2429, HF2543, HF2566

Keywords: veterans, benefit services, accreditation, consumer protection, civil penalties, disclosure requirements, HF102, Sibley County Road 166, Freedom Drive, Arlington, Sibley County, Minnesota transportation bonds, bonding bill, capital investment, road extension, highway access, intersection improvements, right-of-way acquisition, water main, sewer improvements

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• Nearly every state in the country recognizes the need for licensure in the massage therapy profession
• We are simply asking Minnesota to recognize the standards the rest of the nation already shares.
• We are simply asking Minnesota<00:07:42.400> to<00:07:42.639> recognize<00:07:43.199>
• We're an FQHC, federally qualified health center, located in Rochester, Moorhead, and Willmar.
• We're an FQHC, federally qualified health center, located in Rochester, Moorhead, and Willmar.

Bills: HF362, HF2590, HF2760, HF3444

Keywords: massage therapy, Asian bodywork therapy, massage therapist, Asian bodywork therapist, licensure, professional licensing, health occupations, Department of Health, commissioner of health, advisory council, protected title, unlicensed practice, scope of practice, consumer protection, background check, professional liability insurance, continuing education, credentialing examination, state preemption, municipal regulation

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• The chair lays out House Bill 1240 and recognizes its Senate sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the
• The chair lays out House Bill 2768 and recognizes its Senate sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the
• Very good, and the Chair recognizes Senator Johnson as being present. Senator Kolkhorst.
• The chair lays out House Bill 2788 and recognizes its Senate sponsor, Senator Johnson, to explain the
• House Bill 4815 to recognize its Senate sponsor, Chairman King, to explain the bill.

Bills: HB1240, HB2768, HB2788, HB3146, HB4850, HB5032, HCR90

Keywords: border region, infrastructure, economic development, government operations, education, HB 2768, Texas information technology apprenticeship, state IT credential, information resources workforce, junior college, technical institute, apprenticeship program, workforce development, state agency hiring, job classification, career ladder, bachelor's degree substitution, associate degree, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, state auditor classification officer

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• Chair lays out House Bill 1240 and recognizes its Senate sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill
• Chair lays out House Bill 2768 and recognizes its sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill.
• It simply recognizes the long history that we have with Texas Working with the nation of Israel, and
• Once you go ahead and recognize Senator Cole Corse.
• Oh, and Chair recognizes Senator Johnson as being present and Senator Cole Corse.

Bills: HB1240, HB2768, HB2788, HB3146, HB4850, HB5032, HCR90

Keywords: border region, infrastructure, economic development, government operations, education, HB 2768, Texas information technology apprenticeship, state IT credential, information resources workforce, junior college, technical institute, apprenticeship program, workforce development, state agency hiring, job classification, career ladder, bachelor's degree substitution, associate degree, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, state auditor classification officer

Summary: The Senate Economic Development Committee met without a quorum, so no votes or formal actions were taken. The chair laid out several bills and resolutions for explanation and public testimony, with each item left pending subject to the call of the chair. Early items included House Bill 1240, a cleanup measure to create a single uniform definition of the Texas-Mexico border region across state law, and House Bill 2768, which would establish an IT apprenticeship credential through junior colleges and technical institutions to help fill state government technology jobs. The committee also heard House Concurrent Resolution 90, which would encourage establishing a Texas trade and investment office in Jerusalem. Testimony on the resolution was sharply divided: one witness opposed it on foreign policy and values grounds, while a Texas Association of Business representative strongly supported it, citing Israel’s innovation and trade potential. Another major item was House Bill 4187, a committee substitute for legislation affecting the Texas Historical Commission; the sponsor described changes expanding use of trust fund money for historic sites, allowing more affiliated nonprofits, clarifying retail operations, and creating a framework for training and consistent interpretation at historic sites. A Texas Historical Commission witness explained that the bill would shift responsibility for maintaining many state-owned historical markers and monuments, including markers on private land, to the commission. Additional measures included House Bill 2788, which would shield Texas Workforce Commission fraud-prevention methods from public information requests; House Bill 5032, directing state agencies to plan for public display of the Texas Declaration of Independence, Texas Constitution, and the Victory or Death letter at the Capitol Complex; House Bill 3146, which would eliminate outdated memoranda-of-understanding requirements for certain State Office of Administrative Hearings arrangements; and House Bill 4815, a cleanup bill modernizing economic development statutes, revising the Made in Texas standard to 51% Texas-origin content, repealing the Governor’s Broadband Development Council, and making other conforming changes. The committee ended by recessing, with members indicating they would likely vote on pending business later when a quorum was available.

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• Recognize.
• If not the chair recognizes represent Picklin to close. on this bill.
• If not, the chair recognizes Chairman Wilson to close on the bill. Thank you.
• Recognizes Chairman Wilson to close on the bill. Thank you, ma'am, members.
• I recognize Chairman Wilson to explain the substitute.

Bills: HB42, HB 125, HB 1233, HB2853, HB3148, HB3326, HB3701, HB4066, HB4361, HB4762, HB4909, HB4912, HB42, HB125

Keywords: higher education, funding, financial allocation, state budget, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, education funding, medical education, osteopathic medicine, healthcare workforce, Tarleton State University, industry-recognized credentials, workforce development, career opportunities, feasibility study, student fees, university funding, student union, education, UT El Paso

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• Public Service Loan Forgiveness is a federal program that provides federal student loan debt forgiveness
• Okay, we have none, and we recognize that Dr. Allen closed.
• If not, the chair recognizes Representative Perez to close. Thank you.
• The chair lays out House Bill 4066 and recognizes... Good morning, Mr.
• There used to be a misperception that the federal government sets the cap.

Bills: HB42, HB 125, HB 1233, HB2853, HB3148, HB3326, HB3701, HB4066, HB4361, HB4762, HB4909, HB4912, HB42, HB125

Keywords: higher education, funding, financial allocation, state budget, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, education funding, medical education, osteopathic medicine, healthcare workforce, Tarleton State University, industry-recognized credentials, workforce development, career opportunities, feasibility study, student fees, university funding, student union, education, UT El Paso

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• Vice Chair, Will, you're recognized for a question.
• Chairman, you're recognized. Answer your question.
• You recognize for a follow-up. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• You are now recognized to proceed.
• You're recognized for follow-up. Thank you.

Bills: HB4409, HB4414, HB4484, HB4486, HB3057, HB2588, HB4434

Keywords: housing, legislative committee, affordable housing, Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency, policy improvement, HB4414, Oklahoma Homebuilder Program, OHFA, single-family housing, homebuilder loans, 0% interest loan, housing finance, workforce housing, Legislative Workforce Housing Committee, housing needs assessment, community housing assessment, disaster recovery housing, federally declared natural disaster, rural housing, urban housing

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• Is that the aren't recognized federally.
• > the the federal law wouldn't recognize the the federal law wouldn't recognize the state's<01
• So, if a state court expunges a state offense, then the federal court or federal law would recognize
• So, if a state court expunges a state offense, then the federal court or federal law would recognize
• So, if a state court expunges a state offense, then the federal court or federal law would recognize

Bills: HF3465, HF3782, HF4075, HF391, HF3946, HF2976, HF3350

Keywords: theft, vulnerable adults, public safety, penalties, Minnesota statutes, chemical irritants, law enforcement, transparency, building owners, tenant rights, notification, remediation, firearm restrictions, domestic violence, court orders, criminal convictions, firearms prohibition, gun surrender, order for protection, protective order

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• The chair lays out House Bill 2855 and recognizes.
• The chair lays out Senate Bill 2858 and recognizes. As is the chair to explain the bill.
• The chair recognizes Representative Garcia-Hernandez. Thank you, Chairman.
• We wouldn't want the federal government to have the U.S.
• We get assistance from the state government, but most of the grants and things come from the federal

Bills: HB5691, SB427, SB2623, SB2858

Keywords: municipal management district, bonds, assessments, property taxes, economic development, eminent domain, special district, SB 427, local government, political subdivision, state loan, state grant, financial reporting, annual financial statement, annual report, county report, municipal finance, water district, municipality, county auditor

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• The chair lays out House Bill 643 and recognizes.
• The chair lays out House Bill 1893 and recognizes...
• Okay, the chair recognizes Kathleen Day.
• Just wanted to make sure you were recognizing me.
• One of you talked about leveraging federal funds.

Bills: HB149, HB252, HB643, HB1442, HB1500, HB1672, HB1851, HB1893, HB2028, HB2768, HB2818, HB149, HB252

Keywords: artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance, employment compensation, state agencies, salary payments, general appropriations, government efficiency, public works, contractors, payment bonds, government contracts, construction law, transparency, open meetings, government accountability, public access

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• need something at the state level to address theft of mail when they're not able to manage it from a federal
• Senator Smithman, I’ll let the motion go then if you'll recognize me right after. Yes, sir.

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

Bills: HB66, HB110, HB114, SB210, SB228, SB231, HB66, HB110, HB114, SB210, SB228, SB231

Keywords: elder abuse, financial exploitation, inheritance, joint tenancy, conviction effects, HB110, sunset bill, Alabama Sunset Law, State Board of Medical Examiners, Medical Licensure Commission, medical licensing, physician regulation, healthcare regulation, professional licensing, ethics law, state ethics code, public servants, board members, agency continuation, sunset review

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• The chair recognizes Representative Johnson is present.
• With the federal government, rule-making, rate-hearing, etc.
• As of 2024, 6 million people across the state are federally recognized. ...is living in areas with limited
• That is a federal law. That is federal law. We don't currently account... Right.
• Texas adheres to federal protections.

Bills: HB231, HB231, HB475, HB488, HB632, HB821, HB1786, HB1955, HB2036, HB2060, HB2659, HB2677

Keywords: HB 231, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, permit exemption, dam, reservoir, erosion control, flood control, floodwater control, sediment control, watershed protection, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS, Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act, local sponsor, water appropriation, small dam, water diversion, maintenance, rehabilitation

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• The Chair lays out House Bill 231 and recognizes Representative Morales to explain the bill.
• If not, Chair. ...recognizes Representative Morales to close on her bill.
• The Chair lays out House Bill 1786 and recognizes Representative Howard to explain her bill.
• Yes, it is a federal waiver program. Okay, well, you would know. Thank you very much.
• If not, the Chair recognizes Representative Howard to close on the bill.

Bills: HB231, HB475, HB488, HB632, HB821, HB1786, HB1955, HB2036, HB2060, HB2659, HB2677, HB231

Keywords: food access, food deserts, communities of color, health disparities, socioeconomic impact, nutritious food, health effects, socioeconomic disparities, legislative recommendations, nutrition, access to food, Medicaid, multisystemic therapy, healthcare, reimbursement, mental health services, education, funding, local control, school system

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• I got rep I got a motion<00:43:34.880> for<00:43:35.040> federal<00:43:35.359> report
• <00:43:35.920> representative motion for federal report representative motion for federal
• Entertain<00:54:14.240> a<00:54:14.480> motion<00:54:14.720> for<00:54:14.800> federal
• Entertain a motion for federal report. Entertain a motion for federal report.

Bills: HB1, HB198, HB11, HB32, HB33, HB34, HB56, HB68, HB72, HB101, HB102, HB110, HB154, HB166, HB168, HB274, SB114, HB1, HB198, HB11, HB32, HB33, HB34, HB56, HB68, HB72, HB101, HB102, HB110, HB154, HB166, HB168, HB274, SB114

Keywords: DUI, driving under the influence, ignition interlock, interlock device, driver license suspension, restricted license, motor vehicle, alcohol offense, first offense, repeat offender, blood alcohol concentration, BAC, license revocation, Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, ALEA, public safety, traffic safety, chemical dependency, substance abuse, court referral program

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• The Chair asked whether any members had guests they would like to recognize.
• Representative Stubbs was recognized to present the bill.
• So, you're recognized. There were no questions for the sponsor.
• Representative Daniels was recognized.
• So, Representative Robbins, you're recognized.

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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• This is also an area where there is actually clear federal alignment. Trump's U.S.
• :10.479> clear an area where there is actually clear an area where there is actually clear federal
• Trump's US Department federal alignment.
• It is not overreach to suggest that the federal government take action on this.
• federal government take action on this. federal government take action on this.

Bills: HF4348, HF4186, HF4202, HF4455, HF3884, HF3883, HF3882, HF3881, HF2688, HF3295, HF3862, HF3362, HF4242, HF3798

Keywords: HF4186, Minnesota local government finance, housing and redevelopment authority, HRA, public investment authority, qualifying government, State Board of Investment, SBI, index mutual fund, multifamily housing development, long-term equity investment, investment-grade fixed income, federally insured securities, government-sponsored entities, municipal investing, local government investments, housing finance, public funds, investment policy, risk of loss

Bills: HB79, HB437, HB646, HB1089, HB1099, SB173, SB180, SB260, SB424, SB476

Keywords: carbon capture, damages, environmental liability, legal liability, site restoration, expert witness, expert testimony, witness fees, pecuniary interest, conflict of interest, civil procedure, evidence law, Louisiana evidence code, Louisiana civil litigation, expert report, discovery, pretrial disclosure, litigation transparency, settlement, damages award

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• Is the HRA that I'm used to working with—the federal government gives money to that, not the city.
• Chair Howard and Representative Scraba, the bill is not all HRAs only do federal housing.
• The federal government has also been a partner.
• We strongly support this bill, and I think what we need to recognize is that the fastest growing part
• But I would just like to recognize all the efforts that people have made and the advocacy.

Bills: HF1143, HF1548, HF1340, HF2549, HF2559, HF1673, HF2740, HF2507, HF2461, HF2381, HF2695

Keywords: education funding, unemployment aid, special education, Minnesota statutes, appropriations, housing, redevelopment, local government, trust funds, community development, HF1340, housing infrastructure bonds, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, affordable housing, supportive housing, permanent housing, adaptive reuse, area median income, AMI

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• funding and so $6 in that SA in federal funding and so you<00:15:00.639> know<00:15:00.759>
• Taphorn, Chair Howard and Representative Skraba, the bill is not... all HRAs only do federal housing,
• government to working with the federal government gives<00:15:41.600> money<00:15:41.839>
• <01:08:44.799> and supports policies that recognize and supports policies that recognize and
• <01:31:23.440> is and I think what we need to recognize is and I think what we need to recognize

Bills: HF1143, HF1548, HF1340, HF2549, HF2559, HF1673, HF2740, HF2507, HF2461, HF2381, HF2695

Keywords: education funding, unemployment aid, special education, Minnesota statutes, appropriations, housing, redevelopment, local government, trust funds, community development, HF1340, housing infrastructure bonds, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, affordable housing, supportive housing, permanent housing, adaptive reuse, area median income, AMI