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• All right, now the burden of proof, if I got this right, is comprised of the burden of production and
• proof in the state of Texas.
• The burden of proof exists. I'm shifting it.
• Texas to have to accept that burden of proof.
• It was an intent to shift the burden of proof.

Bills: HB4922, HB4713, HB4256, HB872, HB1571, HB4266, HB4559, SB251, SB441, SB1719

Keywords: healthcare liability, emergency medical care, standard of proof, negligence, legal reforms, Texas General Arbitration Act, arbitration, binding arbitration, statute of limitations, limitations period, tolling, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Section 16.073, alternative dispute resolution, ADR, civil procedure, lawsuit filing, court jurisdiction, Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence, procedural law

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• Members, this bill is identical to House Bill 2476, which passed out of the House.
• Identical to House Bill 2476, which passed out of this committee with unanimous support.
• The reason that you're seeing an identical bill today is because, at the outset of the legislative session
• I'm going to give a brief overview of the key parameters of this act.
• I'm here on behalf of State Farm Insurance in support of Senate Bill 1415.

Bills: SB1181, SB1252, SB1254, SB1415

Keywords: certified public accountants, CPA certification, accounting regulations, professional standards, continuing education, assignment for benefit of creditors, ABC act, insolvency, creditor claims, debt liquidation, business wind-up, receivership, liquidation, secured creditors, unsecured creditors, proof of claim, voidable transactions, fraudulent transfer, wage claims, priority claims

Summary: The Commerce Committee met and heard three bills, after announcing that Senate Bill 1254 would not be heard. Senate Bill 1181, which revises requirements for certified public accountants and is identical to House Bill 2476, was presented as a CPA pathways measure that opens additional routes to CPA certification in Arizona. Testimony from the Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants supported the bill as part of a nationwide effort to keep Arizona CPAs competitive. The committee had no questions and voted 10-0 to give SB 1181 a do pass recommendation. Senate Bill 1252 adopted the Uniform Law Commission’s Uniform Assignment for Benefit of Creditors Act. Staff and Uniform Law Commission testimony explained that the bill creates a debtor-initiated alternative to bankruptcy or receivership, allowing a distressed business to assign assets to an assignee who liquidates them and distributes proceeds to creditors under a priority scheme. The act was described as flexible, with creditor notice, claims resolution, and court oversight provisions. The committee again had no questions and voted 10-0 to recommend SB 1252 do pass. Senate Bill 1415 set qualifications for salaried employees of insurers or managing general agents to obtain an adjuster license without taking the Arizona adjuster exam, and limited such licenses to adjusting claims as salaried employees. State Farm testified in support, explaining that other states have changed licensing rules, creating a need for Arizona-based company adjusters to obtain Arizona licenses without duplicative testing, especially for large employers like State Farm and USAA. The bill was presented as a workaround to preserve reciprocity for existing adjusters, and the committee voted 10-0 to recommend SB 1415 do pass before adjourning.

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• I'm the executive director of Eagle Forum of Alabama.
• it >> Well, first of all, I think most of it >> Well, first of all, I think most
• , which is comprised of the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs, the Alabama Association of Volunteer
• Not that I'm aware of. I've >> No, sir. Not that I'm aware of.
• So, are you one of<00:29:29.760> those? of those? of those?

Bills: SB249, SB259, HB67, HB214

Keywords: municipal tax, license fee, local tax increase, ordinance, public hearing, 30-day notice, municipal notice requirements, city council, town council, Alabama municipalities, Code of Alabama 1975, Section 11-45-2, open meetings website, newspaper publication, local government finance, tax transparency, fee increase, municipal ordinance procedure, University of South Alabama, Board of Trustees

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• There is a quorum present, and our first order of business is approval of the meeting minutes.
• The office has seen examples of solicitations that look nearly identical to... ...and could very easily
• I'm the Director of Government Relations at the Minnesota Department of Health.
• I bought a Corgi out of the back of a rusty Suburban, and it was a wonderful dog.
• If you are buying puppy-milled puppies out of the back of a car, you...

Bills: HF2543, HF2566, HF2627

Keywords: garnishment, wage garnishment, earnings levy, bank levy, execution, judgment debtor, judgment creditor, exemption notice, exempt property, bank account freeze, financial institution levy, employer disclosure, garnishee, writ of execution, debt collection, consumer debt, collections, bankruptcy exemptions, public benefits, means-tested benefits

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• There is a quorum present, and our first order of business is approval of the meeting minutes.
• the results of this work.
• The office has seen examples of solicitations that look nearly identical to, and could very easily be
• indication of what we're seeing kind of indication of what we're seeing kind of collectively<00:
• the back of a car you are supporting of the back of a car you are supporting the<00:52:23.839> idea

Bills: HF2543, HF2566, HF2627

Keywords: garnishment, wage garnishment, earnings levy, bank levy, execution, judgment debtor, judgment creditor, exemption notice, exempt property, bank account freeze, financial institution levy, employer disclosure, garnishee, writ of execution, debt collection, consumer debt, collections, bankruptcy exemptions, public benefits, means-tested benefits

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• <00:04:12.080> weapons possession of a class of assault weapons possession of a class of assault
• of the type of weapon used.
• prohibition of a particular category of prohibition of a particular category of arms,<00:31:53.440
• of gun crime. of gun crime.
• If you conceal your identity by a mask and it's not because of religious beliefs, I don't think that's

Bills: HF3433, HF3402, HF3412, HF3405, HF3404

Keywords: assault weapons, semi-automatic rifle, military-style firearm, gun ban, firearms regulation, gun control, public safety, BCA, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, background check, transferee permit, private gun sale, waiting period, felony possession, gross misdemeanor, AR-15, AK-47, Uzi, TEC-9, high-capacity magazine

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• Uh, they smuggle hundreds and hundreds of rounds of different types of ammunition to, to Mexico, so I
• Um, you heard the list of The, the list of items.
• of the of the penal code, if you will.
• possession of so many of an aggravated amount of fraudulent pieces of identifying information, and, uh
• Uh, to your point, the vast majority of, of, uh, of the smuggling of persons, uh, is, and while it is

Bills: HB 214

Keywords: Texas Women's Privacy Act, HB 214, sex-segregated facilities, bathroom bill, restroom access, locker room, changing room, shower room, single-sex spaces, gender identity, transgender, biological sex, women's privacy, public facilities, state agency, political subdivision, correctional facility, prison housing, jail housing, family violence shelter

Bills: HB113, HB342, HB632, HB690, HB1003, HB1078, HB1132, HB1146

Keywords: grading scale, education reform, students, public schools, academic policy, special education, due process, local education agency, burden of proof, IEP, education law, data sharing, student information, privacy, education, LA FIRST, foreign adversaries, terrorism, contracting, school funding

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• Now I'd like to say it in Spanish, if it's okay with all of you.
• It's okay with all of you.
• So the amendment, which has a lot of similarities to the bill as it is sitting in front of us right now
• Justin Senior is speaking in information, Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida.
• I'm the CEO of the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida.

Bills: S0760, S1012, S1536, S1582, S1792

Keywords: pretrial release, bond conditions, violations of release conditions, violent crimes, victim safety, public safety, warrantless arrest, probable cause, pretrial detention, first appearance hearing, law enforcement immunity, domestic violence, stalking, battery, aggravated assault, robbery, kidnapping, sexual battery, murder, manslaughter

Summary: The Criminal and Civil Justice Committee met with a quorum present and began with a notice that the committee would not present its budget that day, explaining that the budget rollout would be coordinated with House partners and Senate notice requirements, with the next opportunity expected the following week. The committee then moved to legislation, starting with CS for SB 760 by Senator McLean, the Victim Safety and Pre-Trial Release Act, which would address willful violations of court-ordered no-contact conditions for defendants on pretrial release for serious violent crimes. The bill had support from the Florida Sheriffs Association, received no debate, and was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee next considered SB 1536 by Senator Pizzo on digital voyeurism, described as expanding the reasonable expectation of privacy to include a privately fenced yard. The transcript shows the chair moved on before questions or a vote were taken on that bill. The committee then took up CS for SB 102 by Senator Yarbrough on inmate services, first adopting a leave-filed amendment that revised provisions on inmate welfare trust funds, Medicaid supplemental reimbursement participation, emergency transport reimbursement, and negotiated rates for certain community health care providers, including telehealth and secure-unit care. Justin Senior of the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida testified in information, saying the amendment was a major positive move, and the amended bill was then reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, the chair noted that two agenda items were being temporarily postponed: CS for SB 1582 on statewide data sharing of secondhand dealer and pawnbroker transactions and SB 1792 on public records for pawnbroker transactions. No further business was raised, and the committee adjourned after a motion by Senator Simon.

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• This takes a definition that, in the underlying bill, was sort of embedded in the definition of identity
• In Minnesota, the bill expands identity theft to include AI for technology-based imitation of someone's
• The purpose is to protect the identity of minor victims of crimes related to sexual assault, abuse, and
• , why they won't have to include the name of the victim to protect the victim's identity.
• The purpose is to protect the identity of minor victims of crime related to sexual assault, abuse and

Bills: HF3489, HF3990, HF3825, HF3826, HF3827, HF3822

Keywords: grooming, child protection, student safety, sexual exploitation, educator licensing, teacher discipline, mandatory reporting, mandated reporter training, school misconduct, predatory offender, child abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, position of authority, school employee, school administrator, license revocation, license suspension

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• another type of cancer as well.
• Ladies and gentlemen of the house, my name is Samuel Bartley of District 55.
• Do not succumb to the temptation of peeping inside the people of Alabama. Thank you.
• Why is yours kind of different?
• of the word "woman."

Bills: HB45, HB79, SB79

Keywords: Medicaid, colorectal cancer, screening tests, noninvasive tests, preventive care, off-label, pharmacists, medical treatment, state board of pharmacy, employment protection, sex-based terminology, gender identity, male, female, man, woman, boy, girl, single-sex spaces, women's rights

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• Some kind of clawback.
• We're going to let the people of the state of Alabama decide.
• It'll be a constitutional amendment. ...of the state of Alabama.
• home of the. home of the brave.
• This is America; this is the land of the free, home of the brave.

Bills: HB141, HB161, HB231, HB67

Keywords: HB141, Alabama, state employees, salary deductions, payroll deduction, State Comptroller, membership dues, voluntary contributions, insurance premiums, financial instruments, employee associations, state payroll, Code of Alabama 1975, Section 36-1-4.3, public employees, union dues, benefits administration, payroll withholding, financial products, deferred compensation

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• Section one relates to protection of victim identity in sentence adjustments.
• The proposal amends section 609.3471, which protects the identity of minor victims of crimes related
• <00:08:50.000> of<00:08:50.160> minor which protects the identity of minor which protects
• the identity of minor victims<00:08:50.959> of<00:08:51.279> crimes<00:08:51.760> related
• The second piece is expansion of identity theft.

Bills: HF4075, HF3826, HF3825, HF3827, HF3459, HF3711, HF4200, HF3908, HF3712

Keywords: firearm restrictions, domestic violence, public safety, court orders, criminal convictions, identity theft, subpoena authority, fraud, statute of limitations, financial crime, victim notification, expungement, criminal justice, plea agreements, minor victims, identification protection, stalking, crime data, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, law enforcement grants

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• Some of them are faith-based, some of them secular, some of them special-needs schools, that kind of
• Senate Bill 1252 requires creditors to submit a proof of claim to the assignee and outlines an order
• Line-of-duty death is not just the loss of a spouse.
• It is the loss of stability, identity, ...of duty death is not just the loss of a spouse; it is the loss
• of stability, identity, safety, and the future you believe was secure.

Bills: SB1042, SB1043, SB1044, SB1135, SB1136, SB1142, SB1180, SB1221, SB1252, SB1254, SCR1003

Keywords: public funds, virtual currency, bitcoin, investment, Arizona Strategic Digital Asset Reserve Act, state treasurer, retirement system, state payments, cryptocurrency, Arizona law, payment methods, government transactions, property tax, tax exemption, Arizona Revised Statutes, digital currency, workers' compensation, death benefits, burial costs, spousal compensation

Summary: The committee began with staff and page introductions, then took up a series of previously heard bills, mostly related to cryptocurrency and tax administration. SB 1042, SB 1043, SB 1044, and SCR 1003 dealt with allowing public entities to invest in virtual currency, accept cryptocurrency payments, and exempt virtual currency from property tax. Supporters framed the measures as modernization, while opponents argued crypto is risky, fraudulent, and a poor use of public funds. All four measures were recommended do pass on narrow 4-3 votes, with Democrats generally opposed. The committee also heard SB 1221, which would require the Department of Revenue to notify legislative tax chairs before adopting a new interpretation or application of tax law that could adversely affect taxpayers. The sponsor said the bill was meant to front-load disputes and avoid surprise tax changes; it passed 4-3. SB 1142, which would have Arizona opt into a new federal scholarship tax credit program and require ADOR to administer it, drew extensive testimony. Supporters said it would expand scholarship opportunities for students in public, charter, private, and home education settings and keep donations in Arizona. Opponents argued it would divert money from public schools, lack accountability, and primarily benefit wealthier families. The bill passed 4-3 after lengthy debate. The committee then questioned Department of Revenue officials about a press release on Arizona tax forms and federal conformity after H.R. 1. Members focused on why the department told taxpayers not to wait to file, how the state conforms to federal changes, and whether amended returns would be needed if the Legislature changes the forms later. DOR said the forms were issued assuming conformity, that most taxpayers would not be affected by pending changes, and that amended returns could be required for some retroactive provisions; members criticized the guidance as confusing and potentially costly. Finally, the committee heard SB 1254, which would require both grantor and grantee signatures on conveyance documents before recording, to reduce deed fraud and clarify acceptance of property transfers. County assessors supported the bill, saying it would close a loophole and improve records; it passed 6-0 with one member not voting. The committee then began SB 1252, the Uniform Assignment for Benefit of Creditors Act, with testimony from the Arizona Uniform Laws Commission explaining that it would create a more uniform framework for asset assignments and creditor claims, but the transcript cuts off before any vote on that measure.

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• Clayton and Leon, I'm proud of you. Everyone here is proud of you. Elgin is proud of you.
• of the bill.
• I just had a couple of follow-ups after hearing some more of the line of questioning.
• I'm reminded of when we visit the idea of a potential lawsuit. and reminded of the words of King David
• It's a bill for the people of the state of Oklahoma.

Bills: SJR47, SB1491, SB1579, SB1806, SB1552, SB483, SB63, SB137, SB346, SB514, SB1344, SB1360, SB1380, SB1437, SB1189, SB1217, SB1221, SB1262, SB1272, SB1325, SB1339, SB201

Keywords: voter ID, elections, constitutional amendment, Oklahoma, proof of identity, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, foster care, adoption assistance, transitioning youth, Department of Human Services, voluntary services, county home rule charter

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• There is a division of opinion among realtors in the state of Oklahoma, but not all of them belong to
• First of all, it's my honor to introduce the fifth president of the University of Oklahoma, Mr.
• We've gotten out of an only Oklahoma City-centric model because of you, because of what you've made available
• And that's part of the mantra of how we're successful.
• And I think that's appropriate for us to ask of teachers, ask of parents, and ask of our constituents

Bills: SJR47, SB1491, SB1579, SB1806, SB1552, SB483, SB63, SB137, SB346, SB514, SB1344, SB1360, SB1380, SB1437, SB1189, SB1217, SB1221, SB1262, SB1272, SB1325, SB1339, SB201

Keywords: voter ID, elections, constitutional amendment, Oklahoma, proof of identity, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, foster care, adoption assistance, transitioning youth, Department of Human Services, voluntary services, county home rule charter

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• businesses... and our citizens hundreds of millions of dollars and untold loss of state revenue.
• National Bank of I'm here to testify in support of Senate Bill 1499 on behalf of myself and as current
• It does not change the standard of proof, it does not change or shift the burden from the state to the
• defense, the standard of proof that the state bears is to prove each and every... element beyond a reasonable
• The same check, identical, they just, I guess, manipulate. the the date and the amount of money and who

Bills: SB1281, SB1300, SB1379, SB1451, SB1497, SB1498, SB1499

Keywords: mail theft, postal theft, package theft, identity theft, negotiable instrument, check theft, mail receptacle key, mailbox lock, postal key, delivery service, courier, USPS, United States Postal Service, fraud, property crime, elderly victims, disabled victims, identity information, rebuttable presumption, felony enhancement

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• I'm the director of public policy for Texas CASA here. I'm here in support of Senate Bill 2165.
• have experienced a lot of trauma.
• We aren't sure of their situation.
• their decision. of any changes in contact information of the guardian or of a newly designated guardian
• I'm here on behalf of TGA.

Bills: SB66, SB2165, SB2342, SB2878, SB2903

Keywords: disability, supported decision-making, legal assistance, confidentiality, access to justice, autonomy, civil rights, advocacy, Texas Family Code, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child welfare, foster care, substitute care, missing child, missing from placement, permanency hearing, parent-child relationship, SAPCR, conservatorship

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• promotion of the role that assist of promotion of the role that assist of technology<00:24:35.799
• /c> done the second part of the of the bill done the second part of the of the bill um<01:10:34.080><
• of all of Minnesota's residents.
• of reached the end of that ability.

Bills: HF1380, HF1166, HF487, HF1553, HF1472, HF258, HF1911

Keywords: psychiatric treatment, human services, mental health funding, per diem rate, Clay County, disability services, assistive technology, remote support, advocacy, training programs, HF487, Wellness in the Woods, Minnesota human services, grant funding, general fund appropriation, peer support, substance use recovery, addiction recovery, reentry services, reentry after incarceration

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• still sell some of these products.
• still sell some of these products.
• of that, but we didn't see that.
• I'm vote to get it out of committee. I'm vote to get it out of committee.
• I'll get you a copy of it. committee. I'll get you a copy of it.

Bills: HB393, HB61, SB234, SB234

Keywords: entertainment district, alcohol consumption, local governance, city council, public spaces, home school, career and technical education, public schools, K-12 education, enrollment policy, Cherokee County, off-road vehicle park, ORV park, ATV, all-terrain vehicle, dirt bike, off-highway vehicle, recreational vehicle, county permit, inspection