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• Uh, other sections of this administrative services that, as far as entering into a contract, one of the
• Uh,<00:07:14.000><c> other</c><00:07:14.479><c> sections</c><00:07:14.880><c> of</c><00:07:15.120><c>
• this</c> Uh, other sections of this Uh, other sections of this administrative<00:07:16.319><c> services

Bills: SB89 , SB54 , SB127 , SB128 , SB77 , SB78 , SB100 , SB101 , SB102 , SB103 , SB113 , SB126 , SB122 , SB136

Committee: Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

Keywords: pilotage, commission, statewide laws, maritime regulation, repeal, sunset law, Alabama Surface Mining Commission, environmental regulation, mining, state commission, Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling, state agency, continuous operation, government efficiency, sickle cell disease, healthcare, regulatory commission, public health, 911 services, 911 Board

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• Well, there, there's a section in the bill that specifically refers to data sharing, um, and I think
• Under current law, Section 552,130 of the government code treats vehicle license plates as captured on
• Section 552,130 of the government code and Section 730007 of the Transportation code to clarify that

Committee: Senate Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:

• The pertinent section is on page nine, lines 241 and 248.
• and that it's not only un-American, it's a violation of the Alabama State Constitution, Article 1, Section
• In section 1A, it says no public K-12 school located in the state may sell, permit the sale of, serve
• where we're going to replace lines 106 through 115 on page four through five with the following: Section

Bills: SB87 , HB491 , SB43 , SB101

Committee: House Health

Keywords: midwifery, licensed midwives, State Board of Midwifery, licensure fees, professional liability insurance, complaints investigation, emergency care plan, out-of-hospital care, HB491, public schools, K-12, school nutrition, school lunch, cafeteria, artificial dyes, food additives, food coloring, synthetic dyes, Red Dye No. 3, Red Dye No. 40

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• THIS WOULD HAVE THE CRIME OF AGGRAVATED USE RELATION INSTALLATION OR SECTION 934.425 PUNISHABLE AS A
• IT IS AND WHO VIOLATES THE SECTION DOES SO IN THE ISSUANCE OF A DANGEROUS CRIME 907 POINT 15A.
• ON THE REVOCATION SECTION -- I DON'T THINK THERE IS ANY BIG ISSUES THAT CAN'T BE RESOLVED.
• SENATE BILL 710 PROPOSES AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 119. 071 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES CREATING A PUBLIC RECORD

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Specifically, there's a section, I think it starts on page nine.
• You'll notice in the section below that we also give them the option for bond—I'm sorry, for a, well,
• it's not right below that, it's a different section of the bill—to be able to borrow at a low interest
• Section of the bill, to be able to borrow at a low interest rate.

Committee: Senate Environment and Natural Resources

Summary: The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources met to hear a panel discussion on implementation of Senate Bill 64 (2021), which requires elimination of non-beneficial wastewater discharges to surface waters by 2032. Department of Environmental Protection staff reported that utility plans have been approved, about 570 million gallons per day are expected to be eliminated under the plans, and roughly 176 million gallons per day have already been eliminated. The department emphasized ongoing annual reporting, continued coordination with utilities, and the need for projects such as reuse, indirect potable reuse, wet-weather backup discharges, groundwater recharge, and other beneficial uses to meet the law’s 90% reuse requirement in applicable cases. Representatives from Flagler Beach, Atlantic Beach, JEA, and Hillsborough County described how the law affects different utilities. Smaller and coastal systems said they face major cost, space, salinity, and infrastructure constraints, with limited reuse opportunities and expensive alternatives such as deep well injection or regional transfer. Larger systems described substantial capital programs already underway, including public access reuse, indirect potable reuse, regional recharge projects, and saltwater intrusion barrier wells, with costs ranging from tens of millions to billions of dollars. Members and witnesses discussed the need for flexibility, regional solutions, and case-by-case permitting, and the Florida Rural Water Association asked the committee to consider hardship provisions and funding or exemption adjustments for smaller systems. The committee then took up SPB 7002, a proposed bill by the Environment and Natural Resources Committee relating to water management districts. Senator Broder explained that the bill would increase transparency, improve planning and budgeting oversight, create a gift ban, support local referendum authority for certain ad valorem funding, and provide record-level funding for Everglades restoration. After a question from Senator Smith about whether the ad valorem language was expansive or restrictive, Senator Broder said it would add a new funding tool for districts. The committee adopted a motion to submit SPB 7002 as a committee bill, and it was reported favorably by roll call vote. The meeting then adjourned.

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• It should be noted that in Section 167 specifically permits a parent to forego required immunizations
• And it closes it in that section. So is your concern that it's not closed?
• Section 211 shall not be open to the general public. There's another cite, which I'll find as well.
• When we have a section 571.1. Into law.
• When we have a section 571.112 and 573.114, it has no meaning.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• On the second-to-last line on the appropriation section in the summary, it says DHS admin paying account
• On the second-to-last line on the appropriation section in the summary, it says DHS admin paying account
• On line four of the appropriation sections listed as 896, Division of County Operations is a line for
• Perry is saying that we're ending that, so that's coming out of this section.
• I think I'm in the right section here. I hope I am.

Committee: All JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE

Keywords: 1204, all

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• You have subsection I of section 530 B3A. >> And may I further elaborate on this? >> Mr.
• You have subsection I of section 530 B3A.
• You have subsection I of section 530 B3A.
• You have subsection I of section 530 B3A.
• Have subsection I of section 530 B3A.

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call: 0:03 Bills for Consideration: 3:10 Adjournment: 56:19, 958, all

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• President, that is addressed in Section 3 when DNA evidence is collected.
• Section 3 we just amended out on a unanimous vote. We just amended Section 3 out.
• Section 3 is current law.
• President, that was defined clearly in, I believe, it is Section 2 of the bill.
• I'm looking at Section 2. I think you're suggesting that's just kind of clean-up language.

Summary: The Senate convened, initially lacked a quorum, then established one and opened with prayer, pledges in English, Navajo, and Spanish, and the salute to the New Mexico flag. Members then moved through announcements and recognitions, including permission for cameras on the floor and gallery, and certificates honoring Santa Fe County Day and Soil and Water Conservation District Day. Senators spoke in support of both recognitions, emphasizing Santa Fe County’s history, cultural and economic contributions, and the conservation districts’ role in stewardship, agriculture, and conservation work across the state. The chamber also welcomed numerous guests, honorary lieutenant governors, student shadows, and seniors visiting the Capitol. The Senate confirmed two State Investment Council appointments. Mary Patricia Roman was confirmed 31-0 after debate highlighting her decades of global investment experience, leadership in private banking, and service on the SIC investment committee. John F. Bingaman was then confirmed 32-0 for reappointment, with senators citing his finance background, prior service as governor’s chief of staff, and role in state economic and early childhood policy. Members also discussed his leadership on the council and the importance of strong management of the state’s permanent funds. On legislation, Senate Memorial 3 passed 27-0. The memorial, developed with the Wild Friends civics and science program, invites state agencies to participate in an insect identification and education workshop with UNM’s Museum of Southwestern Biology and the Xerces Society. The Senate also received House messages and adopted several committee reports, including referrals and passage recommendations for multiple bills and memorials. Later, the chamber debated Senate Bill 145, which would consolidate certain federal audit reporting into a single submission and adjust audit requirements for smaller entities and acequias; supporters said it would streamline compliance without changing audit requirements, while opponents raised concerns about auditor business, oversight, and the risk of weakening scrutiny. The bill remained under debate in the portion provided.

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• and other data, and a staffing section that includes a variety of staffing counts, ratios, and teacher
• c> zero</c><00:30:07.679><c> years</c><00:30:08.000><c> of</c> The second page includes a finance section
• The performance section includes proficiency rates from Kentucky's summative assessment, ACT scores,
• section includes The performance section includes proficiency<00:30:43.919><c> rates</c><00:30:44.559
• </c> further in the question section. further in the question section.

Keywords: Meeting start 00:00:09 Roll call 00:00:24 Election of Co-Chairs 00:01:11 Office of Education Accountability Annual Report 00:04:41 Office of Education Accountability District Data Profiles, School Year 2024 00:23:50 Update from the Education Professional Standards Board 00:58:19 Adjournment 01:08:00, 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee opened its first meeting with roll call and procedural business, including elections of co-chairs. The House elected Representative Truett as House co-chair, and the Senate elected Senator Denine as Senate co-chair. After the organizational votes, the committee heard the Office of Educational Accountability’s annual report, beginning with Brian Jones and Deborah Nelson describing OEA’s investigations and research divisions and recent staffing turnover. On the investigations side, OEA said it handled complaints only when submitted in writing and generally opened cases only when it had enough facts to evaluate. Jones reported complaint volume declined from 805 in 2023 to 738 in 2024, with 325 in the first half of the current year. He outlined the kinds of matters OEA investigates, including school-based council issues, open meetings, board eligibility, nepotism, conflicts of interest, certification, activity funds, and surplus property, while noting that routine personnel matters, bullying, child interviews, and cases tied to litigation are generally handled locally or referred elsewhere. He also said OEA refers special education, assessment/testing, discrimination, and serious misconduct matters to the appropriate agencies, and that he did not see a need for statutory changes to improve OEA’s work, though he said cases should move more quickly. The research division presentation focused on OEA’s district data profiles and annual research agenda. Nelson explained that OEA reviews KDE-reported data and underlying datasets to verify accuracy, analyze trends, and produce reports for the General Assembly. She highlighted 2024 publications on district governance models and student achievement, and said this year’s agenda includes district data profiles, student discipline analysis, and a review of early childhood regional training centers. She also noted OEA received an NCSL notable document award for its 2023 staffing shortages report, its 10th such award. Sabrina Smith then walked through the district data profiles, which compile demographic, staffing, finance, and performance data for all 171 districts, plus statewide and comparative data. She noted changes in the report format, the continued availability of an online interactive version, and several trends: adjusted average daily attendance declined statewide from 2015 to 2024; the counselor-to-student ratio has improved but has not yet reached the statutory goal of one counselor per 250 students; the share of teachers moving from rank three to rank two has declined; special education identification has risen from 13% to 16%; and starting teacher salaries vary widely by district, with Kentucky’s average starting salary around $40,000 ranking near the bottom compared with surrounding states and the nation. Members asked about the history of the research division and whether the paper copies of the district profiles would continue, and staff said the printed versions would continue unless legislators asked otherwise.

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• Um, and then also drawing your attention to the next section on oversight and accountability.
• HUUD also annually audits us on Section 8 administration of the various processes that lie under HHUD
• Based housing assistance on Section 8 and some home and National Housing Trust fund programs.
• Um, when it comes to just Section 8 housing, only 1 in 5 people that are eligible get a voucher.
• Um, that's for Section 8 and definitely true of, of supportive housing and housing vouchers.

Committee: House Mortgage Finance Authority Act Oversight Committee

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• This section does not include district officers.
• We are a separate section under Chapter 2 of the code of criminal procedure of the peace officers section
• Section 79 is a cleanup bill that removes outdated language to ensure consistency and clarity in the
• And if you go down to Section One, the Dangerous Aliens Act.
• And that is in the section in the HB143 government code at the end of the restriction on releasing this

Bills: HB1583 , HB1775 , HB1832 , HB1836 , HB1837 , HB1866 , HB1983 , HB2029 , HB2217 , HB2318 , HB2363 , HB2486

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

Keywords: mental health, emergency detention, peace officer, mental illness, prevention of harm, border security, private landowners, study and report, General Land Office, participation, controlled substances, opioid antagonists, law enforcement training, substance abuse prevention, Texas-Mexico border, criminal justice, public safety, law enforcement, National Park Service, arrest powers

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• and complete the training under sections 142B.65.
• and complete the training under sections 142B.65. [00:33:07.950] A staff person must be 16 years of
• age and complete the training under sections 142B.65.
• So this section five is telling the commissioner of children, youth, and families to amend those rules
• five is um telling the the de1 section five is um telling the commissioner<00:52:15.119><c> of</c><00

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Like Title I of Section 702, are a betrayal of American values and adherence to the rule of law.
• But as I've always said, I think Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is the most
• To Section 702 over the years. This has been an ongoing conversation here in Congress.
• And you are familiar, I imagine, with Section 6002 of Title IX. 18.
• Well, Section 6002 is the immunity statute.

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

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• It does not affect the name-change code section. All right.
• . section. section.
• You cited a section, a code section in this piece of legislation that doesn't exist.
• &gt;&gt; Section 41-43-37 &gt;&gt; Section 41-43-37 of<02:16:38.599><c> the</c><02:16:38.639><c> Mississippi
• We removed code sections and inserted the House language.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 4 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• Section 18, U.S.
• Uh so petitioner section of the bill.
• </c> the institutional petitioner section the institutional petitioner section also.<02:50:26.800><c>
• The forms section, when you see the actual petition itself.
• </c><03:24:21.840><c> 2432</c> defined in section 2432 defined in section 2432 3501<03:24:24.800><c>

Keywords: 981, all

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• This section will take effect in July of 2026.
• This section will take effect in July of 2026.
• </c> affected date as amended by section affected date as amended by section three<00:11:59.720><c> of
• I had a question about one section here.
• Those would be the two sections of this where rulemaking might affect you all.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c> a question I want to ask about a section a question I want to ask about a section B<01:14:11.880
• </c><03:26:30.800><c> one</c> religious education section one religious education section one stipulates
• You've got a, we may have exact sections next Tuesday.
• You've got a, we may have exact sections next Tuesday.
• You've got a, we may have exact sections next Tuesday.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard HB 295, which would make school building aid funds non-lapsing/non-APS. Representative Cahill said the bill was intended to keep any unused building aid money available for future projects, potentially helping move projects up the priority list or provide a little more funding for school construction. Members asked about how much money has lapsed in past years, whether the education trust fund and building aid are separate, and whether any lapsing dollars could be used to pay down debt. Department of Education official Jim Carney said about $29.1 million would be available if building aid is funded to the $50 million maximum in FY26, confirmed that the fund currently lapses, and said the department would gather historical lapse data. Committee members also discussed whether a dedicated fund structure could achieve the same goal, and the chair noted that the education trust fund statute includes school building aid as one of its uses. No vote was taken; the hearing was closed and the committee said it would later hold a work session after receiving more information. The committee then took up HB 237, introduced by Representative Dan McGuire, which would prohibit the use of special education state funds and differentiated aid for students not receiving special education services. The New Hampshire School Boards Association, through Becky Wilson, opposed the bill as written, saying it was unclear, potentially unnecessary, and difficult to implement because adequacy and differentiated aid are distributed as part of a districtwide lump sum rather than as student-specific dollars. She explained that special education costs are embedded across district budgets, including staffing, training, transportation, and instruction, and that some staff and services benefit both special education and general education students. Wilson also said differentiated aid is not tied to a specific pupil and is used at the district’s discretion, though it is intended to support students with greater needs. Committee members pressed on whether the bill would require districts to track money by individual student, whether it could conflict with federal special education law, and whether it would affect least restrictive environment requirements. Wilson said making the funds student-specific could create privacy and accounting problems and could make it difficult to staff inclusive classrooms, though she did not give a definitive legal opinion on federal compliance. She agreed that students who are not eligible for special education would not be included in the separate catastrophic/special education aid reimbursement program. The discussion continued into the second section of the bill, with members exploring how adequacy aid and differentiated aid are used in practice, but no action was taken during the portion provided.

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• I don't know the section<00:51:14.000><c> this</c><00:51:14.240><c> is</c><00:51:14.400><c> in</c><00
• Um, I do have a list, by the way, of those section 5 offenses, which I can supply to the committee as
• </c><01:29:09.840><c> One</c> par three giant sections in the law.
• One par three giant sections in the law.
• </c> new section you refer to that. Okay. new section you refer to that. Okay.

Committee: House Education Funding

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Yeah, you took out the reimbursement portion, and I amended that section.
• Yeah, you took out the reimbursement portion, and I amended that section.
• This would put back in 2370.32, the reimbursement for grantee section.
• And I do want to point out on page two in Section E, it only says may award, right?
• Page 2 in Section E, it only says may award, right?

Bills: HB1163 , HB1168 , HR252 , HR253 , HCR103 , HCR108 , SB80 , SB131 , SB251 , SB254 , SB279 , SB384 , SB414 , SB468 , SB469 , SB496

Committee: House Commerce

Keywords: fireworks, retail sales, fire safety, legislation, holiday celebrations, construction standards, precast concrete, DOTD, building regulations, minimum requirements, public projects, private projects, consumer protection, credit card fees, cash transactions, rounding practices, transparency, low-income, economic impact, residential construction