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• also multi-lane and mot and DPS have also multi-lane and mot and DPS have strong<00:10:39.680>
• o'clock on a Tuesday and do so and um o'clock on a Tuesday and do so and um the<00:21:42.200> money
• and and also the regular pedal bikes and and also the size<00:33:47.720> of<00:33:47.960> the
• on the floor. and and it makes me think about you know and and it makes me think about you know this
• <00:53:51.480> Our Kagel and I have talked uh and Our Kagel and I have talked uh and Our intention

Bills: HF2066, HF340, HF341, HF566, HF2107, HF2130

Keywords: electric bicycles, tax rebate, transportation, environment, local economy, fleeing peace officer, culpable negligence, traffic laws, public safety, motor vehicle offenses, driving violations, penalties, license suspension, traffic enforcement, all-terrain vehicle, ATV, class 1 ATV, class 2 ATV, road rights-of-way, public roads

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• The first two tests will be item-level and automated, allowing feedback to be provided within 48 hours
• And so at this point in time, we're... ...test that undoes a House amendment.
• So we're going to have a beginning-of-the-year test, a middle-of-the-year test, and then an end-of-year
• We're going to be getting information from T.E.A. for the first time as they develop these tests, and
• And because obviously the beginning-of-year tests and middle-of-year tests are automated, yes, that whole

Bills: HB8, HB26, HB192

Keywords: HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround

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• and it's and it's and it's statewide. and it's and it's and it's statewide.
• So if I tested positive for colon cancer and then I needed a follow-up colonoscopy, even if we made the
• if I tested positive for colon cancer and<01:19:17.600> then<01:19:17.679> I<01:19:17.840
• <01:19:46.640> and the positive or I mean take the test and the positive or I mean take the
• test and then<01:19:47.040> it<01:19:47.440> shows<01:19:47.760> up<01:19:48.400

Bills: HB20, HB2612, HB2404, HB2459, HB2194, HB1880, HB2284, HB1969, HB2458, HB1546, HB2161, HB1721, HB1641, HB2137, HB1782, HB2360, HB1965, HB1897, HB1513

Keywords: lava insurance, homeowners, insurance market, subsidy, Hawaii, mortgage, debt, secured transactions, real property, Hawaii Revised Statutes, cooperative associations, electric utility cooperatives, agricultural cooperatives, mutual help, food innovation, agribusiness, food safety, market access, branding, economic diversification

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 20, which would create a lava zone insurance subsidy/fund. The Insurance Division opposed the bill, arguing that lava zones 1 and 2 are the highest-risk areas, that a subsidy would not reduce the underlying risk or loss costs, that it could invite similar subsidy requests for other hazards, and that the bill may conflict with HICV by diverting funds from the CRF. Members discussed the lack of authorized homeowners insurance in those lava zones, the role of HPIA and the surplus market, and the difference between the proposed lava-zone subsidy and the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund. The chair noted 37 submitted testimonies in support and one in opposition, and the committee then moved on without taking a vote on HB 20 in the portion provided. The committee then took up HB 2612, relating to mortgages, which would clarify that a mortgage does not exist independently of the debt it secures and is not independently enforceable from that debt. The Hawaii Credit Union League and Hawaii Financial Services Association opposed the bill, while several individuals testified in support, arguing it would restore Hawaii’s long-standing lien-state rule and prevent so-called “zombie mortgages” after the Hawaii Supreme Court’s White decision. Supporters said the bill would protect borrowers from delayed foreclosures and predatory lending practices, while opponents and the Insurance Division emphasized that foreclosure actions still require proof of standing and possession of the note, and that lenders generally pursue foreclosure without seeking deficiency judgments. Committee members questioned the Insurance Division about how the current market works, whether lenders could wait out the statute of limitations and then foreclose only on the mortgage, and whether equitable tolling or later defaults could allow refiling. The division said it is still trying to attract authorized insurers back into the lava-zone market, but has seen little progress. No vote or final action on HB 2612 was taken in the excerpt provided.

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• And, Mr.
• And, Mr.
• And, Mr.
• This has already been time and tested again and again under the Supreme Court precedent.
• And my love, what I was watching Fox News, and one of their guests made a commentary, and so he said

Bills: SB1519, SB1775, SB1900, SB1948, SB2080, SB1226, SB1456, SB1462, SB1463, SB1980, SB1479, SB1608, SB1923

Keywords: municipal zoning, home-based businesses, no-impact businesses, local government, regulation, short-term rentals, municipal ordinance, municipal court, court of record, court not of record, city penalties, fine limits, penalty cap, ordinance enforcement, state statute, traffic offenses, speeding, parking, DUI, DWI

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• They're peace and love and gentleness and self-control.
• And when we're done and finished with our service here, but most importantly our service on this earth
• I plan to double major in music, business and economics, and then I plan To continue my education in
• You can go ahead and clap. Go folks. And standing next to her special guest today is Israel Gianna.
• Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Bills: SB1519, SB1775, SB1900, SB1948, SB2080, SB1226, SB1456, SB1462, SB1463, SB1980, SB1479, SB1608, SB1923

Keywords: municipal zoning, home-based businesses, no-impact businesses, local government, regulation, short-term rentals, municipal ordinance, municipal court, court of record, court not of record, city penalties, fine limits, penalty cap, ordinance enforcement, state statute, traffic offenses, speeding, parking, DUI, DWI

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• This is an extension of the sunset on the board of tests for alcohol and drug influence to 2036.
• I serve them a 10 year to start with and don't meeting with Sheanndricks and elders and we're gonna see
• So I understand with with the the board of tests for alcohol and drug influence that that's been a a
• And also, being that it's Fairly new, and we're not quite sure if it has provided a review of laws and
• And as the motivation to beat the test increases, as it inevitably does over time, the knowledge and

Bills: SB1226, SB1456, SB1462, SB1463, SB1980, SB1479, SB1608, SB1923, HB2979, HB2980, HB3662, HB4107, HB3082, HB2997, HB3083, HB3055, HB2951

Keywords: motor vehicle, accident, notification, liability, civil action, gender neutral, SB1456, Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence, sunset extension, sunset law, breath alcohol testing, DUI, DWI, drunk driving, drug testing, chemical testing, field sobriety, roadside screening, blood test, saliva test

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• Meekness and patience.
• She has a wonderful husband and two young kids, 14 and 11, and when she is not busy, she probably spends
• and Vivian, and she's gonna try to talk and then my wife Christina.
• And my 16-year-old son Roman and my 8-year-old daughter Anaya and my 20-year-old daughter are up there
• Her name is Eddie Gill, and she is majoring in psychology and political science, and she's really looking

Bills: SB1519, SB1775, SB1900, SB1948, SB2080, SB1226, SB1456, SB1462, SB1463, SB1980, SB1479, SB1608, SB1923

Keywords: municipal zoning, home-based businesses, no-impact businesses, local government, regulation, short-term rentals, municipal ordinance, municipal court, court of record, court not of record, city penalties, fine limits, penalty cap, ordinance enforcement, state statute, traffic offenses, speeding, parking, DUI, DWI

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• Health and Human Services.
• Chairman and members.
• Chairman and members.
• Well, FEMA goes in, and they do a formula, and some of these other entities come in and try to put a
• And again, Mr.

Bills: HB198, HB303, HB1535, HB2742, HB3305, HB3348, HB3505, HB3711, HB4753, HB2715, HB21, HB30, HB21, HB198, HB303

Keywords: HB 198, Wade Cannon Act, firefighter cancer screening, occupational cancer screening, fire protection personnel, local government, political subdivision, Texas Commission on Fire Protection, National Fire Protection Association, NFPA standards, occupational medical examination, public safety, firefighter health, cancer prevention, annual health screening, confidential medical exam, pulmonary function test, electrocardiogram, chest x-ray, blood test

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• And you represent Texans for Fiscal Responsibility? And myself. And yourself.
• Property taxes just keep going up and up and up and up, and y'all keep doing the right thing. providing
• really and turned it upside down and shook it.
• . and the legal department and HR and everything else.
• And first of all, thanks to Chairman Meyer and his staff for talking with us. and working with us, and

Bills: HB8, HB9, HJR1, HB22, HB8, HB9, HJR1, HB22

Keywords: HB 8, school finance, compressed tax rate, maximum compressed tax rate, MCR, PYMCR, property tax, school district taxes, Education Code, Tax Code, state aid, school funding formula, local school taxes, Texas school finance, tax rate compression, public education funding, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property

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• It requires legislative updates from TEA on test development and the validity of the new exam to ensure
• reliability and validity by December 1st, 2028, a report on growth measure through year growth measure
• And I agree those are state mandated now days of testing and yes, districts do different testing and
• say, a MAP test which they already do and the STAAR test.
• and so all these tests and the testing experience is not the same.

Bills: HB8, HB12, SB 3, HJR1, SB 11, SB 16, SB 14

Keywords: HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround

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• got tied up at the end of the session and was unable to get it out.
• I got a motion by Senator Wagner, and a second by Senator Hovie.
• And thank you, Mr. Chairman. See you in a few weeks. Just walk on by. [laughter] >> Hi.
• <00:03:23.040> And you for your hard work. And you for your hard work.
• And >> thank<00:03:23.519> you,<00:03:23.680> Mr.<00:03:23.920> Chairman.

Bills: SB19

Keywords: SB19, prostate cancer, prostate cancer screening, PSA test, digital rectal exam, preventive screening, health insurance mandate, no cost sharing, copay, deductible, coinsurance, high-risk men, African American men, men over 50, men over 40, family history, genetic marker, health benefit plan, insurer coverage, Alabama insurance code

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• Yes, we don't need a formal amendment line. testing and then I have a couple testing and then I have
• with demand. conduct more road tests and it creates a conduct more road tests and it creates a new<00
• and road tests is conducting written and road tests is simply<00:37:04.079> not<00:37:04.319><
• thirdparty testers to conduct road tests thirdparty testers to conduct road tests and<00:38:24.839
• instruction and be ready to pass their test within the first couple of tries.

Bills: HF1167, HF1242

Keywords: Northern Lights Express, NLX, Minneapolis-Duluth rail, passenger rail, intercity passenger rail, high-speed rail, Duluth, Minneapolis, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Council, transportation funding, rail appropriation, general fund, trunk highway fund, rail project cancellation, infrastructure spending, commercial driver training, CDL, financial assistance

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• It's consistent with what we've done on the hemp and leaving CBD and CBG on the shelves.
• Senator Paxton moves that the bill be certified and recommended for the local and uncontested calendar
• Senator Paxton moves that Senate Bill 1194 be recommended and certified for the local and uncontested
• and uncontested calendar.
• And rebounds.

Bills: SB801, SB1200, SB1410, SB1717, SB1862, SB1863, SB2216, SB2681, SB506, SB2626, SJR63

Keywords: SB 801, birth certificate, birth record, certified copy, homeless, homelessness, unhoused, vital records, state registrar, local registrar, county clerk, fee waiver, identity documents, ID access, housing insecurity, shelter, transitional housing, Health and Safety Code, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs met with a quorum present and considered several pending measures. On Senate Bill 1868, Senator Perry explained a committee substitute that would keep kratom in its natural state legal while continuing to ban 7-OH and other synthetic derivatives, and would also add three synthetic opioids from another bill. The substitute was adopted, and SB 1868 was reported favorably to the full Senate and certified for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also adopted a committee substitute for Senate Joint Resolution 39, Senator Birdwell’s proposed constitutional amendment related to veto overrides after a regular session, and reported it favorably to the full Senate; members noted a floor amendment would also be offered later. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1184, relating to the age of wine authorized to be sold by a wine collection seller, and reported it favorably to the full Senate. After some procedural discussion and a revote to clarify members’ positions, SB 1184 was also certified for the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 1194 was likewise certified for the local and uncontested calendar without objection, though the transcript does not include its substantive discussion. Senate Bill 1577, relating to the temporary sale of alcoholic beverages at certain racing facilities, was reported favorably to the full Senate and then certified for the local and uncontested calendar. Finally, Senate Concurrent Resolution 42, by Chairman Hughes, was reported favorably to the full Senate on an 8-1 vote. The committee then recessed until called back by the chair.

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• And she called us. And she asked for help. And we said, come on over. So she came to us.
• and other equipment, and people are losing all... ...are coming in and they're being swept out with
• Go on and kick us off and state your name and give us your testimony, please.
• hard to keep things moving and documented and broadcast and running smoothly.
• to keep things moving and documented and broadcast and running smoothly.

Bills: SB801, SB1200, SB1410, SB1717, SB1862, SB1863, SB2216, SB2681, SB506, SB2626, SJR63

Keywords: SB 801, birth certificate, birth record, certified copy, homeless, homelessness, unhoused, vital records, state registrar, local registrar, county clerk, fee waiver, identity documents, ID access, housing insecurity, shelter, transitional housing, Health and Safety Code, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs heard testimony on several bills, with most measures left pending after public testimony closed. SB 801, by Sen. Menéndez, would require DSHS and local clerks to issue birth certificates at no cost to people experiencing homelessness. The author and Maria Benavides of SA Youth said the fee and mailing requirements are major barriers to obtaining ID, housing, and work, and Benavides described clients who were able to secure housing and employment after getting birth records and IDs through her program. The bill was left pending. The committee also heard a set of bills related to the Gulf of Mexico/Gulf of America naming issue: SB 1410 would require state agencies to use “Gulf of Mexico” in official documents, SB 1717 would conform state law to the federal renaming to “Gulf of America,” and SJR 63 would amend the Texas Constitution to match that change. Support testimony for the latter two emphasized alignment with federal action and the use of different geographic names by different countries. All three measures were left pending. Members then heard SB 1200, which would require plaintiffs suing defense contractors to disclose in discovery whether they are receiving litigation funding from adversarial nations such as China, Russia, or Cuba. The author and Texans for Lawsuit Reform said the bill targets third-party litigation funding and foreign influence on lawsuits, especially those affecting defense contractors; the committee substitute narrowed the definition of defense contractor and expanded applicability to actions involving defense contractors’ activities. SB 2626, which requires continuing medical education on pregnancy-related emergencies for OB-GYN physicians and nurses, drew support from witnesses who said it would reduce confusion about Texas abortion law and improve care in emergencies. SB 506, SB 2681, SB 1862, SB 1863, and SB 2216 all focused on elections, including ballot language standards, voter registration challenges, interstate voter-roll cleanup, procedural audits, and election equipment security; testimony split between supporters who said the bills improve transparency and integrity and opponents who warned of vague standards, added costs, and possible voter disenfranchisement. Each of those bills was left pending after testimony.

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• They are incredibly effective and reliable, making them a great option for women who want them.
• have not been able to filter through the large amount of data and determine which tests are covered by
• some laboratories do bundle testing that is both necessary and... ...unnecessary testing within the
• curb wasteful lab testing. clinical laboratory tests.
• And discuss this, and talk to you about the bill.

Bills: HB854, HB 1052, HB1642, HB2076, HB3042, HB3695, HB3787, HB4062, HB4092, SB213, SB493, SB896, HB5519, HB4635

Keywords: insurance, replacement cost, homeowner's policy, renter's policy, condominium insurance, property damage, claims process, telemedicine, teledentistry, telehealth, health benefit plan, insurance coverage, out-of-state services, anxiety, pain management, contraceptive devices, women's health, medical procedures, healthcare, laboratory

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• The applicant provider must be licensed and in good standing, and must submit all.
• If I could hold all my calls and maybe let a witness come in. Sure.
• Chairman and members.
• Thank you, Chair and members. I'll just close with this.
• Thank you, Representative Cain, and again, thank you for your patience today.

Bills: HB854, HB 1052, HB1642, HB2076, HB3042, HB3695, HB3787, HB4062, HB4092, SB213, SB493, SB896, HB5519, HB4635

Keywords: insurance, replacement cost, homeowner's policy, renter's policy, condominium insurance, property damage, claims process, telemedicine, teledentistry, telehealth, health benefit plan, insurance coverage, out-of-state services, anxiety, pain management, contraceptive devices, women's health, medical procedures, healthcare, laboratory

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• And the word is, as I see it, related to this program, is an overall approach about the validity and,
• validity validity and<00:15:55.520> as<00:15:56.040> as<00:15:56.320> it<00:15:
• > improve the state and graduate more and improve the state and graduate more and improve and<00:
• and innovate. and innovate.
• and and SROs.

Bills: HB151, HB152, HB138, SB221, SB190, SB69, SB225, SB272

Keywords: fire chaplains, distinctive license plate, firefighter, volunteer service, criminal penalties, sales tax exemption, baby supplies, baby formula, maternity clothing, menstrual hygiene products, pregnancy, pregnant defendant, incarceration, jail intake, pregnancy test, bail, pre-incarceration probation, supervised probation, electronic monitoring, electronic supervision

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• and on television, and so we'll sit a minute.
• back on their feet and finding housing and finding a job.
• I mean, you should be able to, here it is, and you know, hand them the books, and they look at it and
• The voter prints that ballot or marks that ballot and looks at it and sees the choices they made, and
• And why don't you go on and introduce yourself, and then we'll take the question. Good morning.

Bills: SB801, SB1200, SB1410, SB1717, SB1862, SB1863, SB2216, SB2681, SB506, SB2626, SJR63, SB 3

Keywords: SB 801, birth certificate, birth record, certified copy, homeless, homelessness, unhoused, vital records, state registrar, local registrar, county clerk, fee waiver, identity documents, ID access, housing insecurity, shelter, transitional housing, Health and Safety Code, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

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• It's consistent with what we've done on hemp and leaving CBD and CBG on the shelves.
• And I will announce on behalf...
• and uncontested calendars.
• local and uncontested calendars.
• All right, there being eight ayes and one no... ...and one no. Where am I? Here we are.

Bills: SB801, SB1200, SB1410, SB1717, SB1862, SB1863, SB2216, SB2681, SB506, SB2626, SJR63, SB 3

Keywords: SB 801, birth certificate, birth record, certified copy, homeless, homelessness, unhoused, vital records, state registrar, local registrar, county clerk, fee waiver, identity documents, ID access, housing insecurity, shelter, transitional housing, Health and Safety Code, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

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• >> Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
• This is a bill that, as you know, the feds have a program that gives credits and tax credits and such
• This is a bill that, as you know, the feds have a program that gives credits and tax credits and such
• a motion and a second on that? a motion and a second on that?
• and and tax credits that gives credits and and tax credits and<00:10:54.080> such<00:10:54.400

Bills: HB224, HB591, HB609, HB614, HB224, HB591, HB609, HB614

Keywords: HB224, Alabama, obstructing governmental operations, first responder, emergency responder, police, firefighter, EMT, paramedic, public safety, harassment, interference with emergency personnel, crime, Class A misdemeanor, law enforcement, emergency scene, scene control, 100 feet, stay back order, public safety and homeland security