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• um all across the state. um all across the state.
• the state.
• communities across the state. communities across the state.
• around the state.
• around the state. around the state.

Bills: HF4470, HF2418, HF3417, HF3365, HF3463

Keywords: HF4470, Melissa Hortman, memorial, statue, memorial garden, State Office Building, Capitol Mall Design Framework, capital investment, appropriation, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Department of Administration, public art, commemorative monument, landscaping, artist selection, family consultation, Minnesota legislature, state building site, capital appropriation, political subdivisions

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• State and federal mandates that must be addressed in addition to that.
• It happened all over the state.
• Not a part of the national agenda that's coming down from state to state that you have to promote because
• You do well with your agendas; you get it state by state. When I look at this, you can stand...
• Saw a need in our states and started pursuing it.

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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• Seeing none, Senator Thompson, would you care to close debate? Senator Thompson waves.
• Senator Fricks, Gillespie, Green, minority leader Kirk, vice chair Coleman, Chairwoman Thompson, six
• understanding is that there is an allotment of dollars that's set aside to fund policy that is Seeing none, Senator
• Senator Fricks, Gillespie, Green, minority leader, you're recognized for a question. Thank you.
• of dollars that's set aside to fund policy that is Fricks, Gillespie, Green, minority leader Kirk, Senator

Bills: HB3622

Keywords: HB3622, 2030 Census, Decennial Census, U.S. Decennial Census Revolving Fund, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Commerce Department, census preparation, federal census, state treasury fund, revolving fund, continuing fund, deemed appropriated, technology upgrades, census outreach, redistricting, population count, Title 74, OMES, State Treasurer, budgeting

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• state grant the<00:04:41.040> state<00:04:41.199> grant<00:04:41.600> formula<00
• could cut and reallocate to the state could cut and reallocate to the state grant<00:16:16.240><
• <00:24:32.000> So, state more in emergency repairs. So, state more in emergency repairs.
• state of Minnesota owns these buildings. state of Minnesota owns these buildings. seeds<00:53:49.440

Bills: HF4266

Keywords: higher education, state grants, financial aid, college affordability, Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State Grant, need analysis, expected family contribution, student aid, grant formula, living and miscellaneous expense allowance, dependent student, independent student, parental contribution, student contribution, surplus appropriation, biennium, summer 2026, 1183, house

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• Senator Coleman, Senator Gedger, Senator Hatcher, Senator Hovie. Here.
• Senator Kelly, Senator Kelly, Senator Elliot. Here, and we have a quorum.
• Senator Coleman, Senator Gudger, Senator Hatcher. Hi. Senator Hovie. Hi.
• Senator Kelly, Senator Kelly, Senator Coleman. Madison, hi.
• Senator Albritton, Senator Carley, Senator Albritton, Senator Carley, Senator Coleman, Senator Gudger

Bills: HB407, SB306, SB320, SB321

Keywords: local redevelopment, tax payments, transient occupancy, state revenue, authority powers, transparency, discretionary accounts, government accountability, public access, online publication, liquefied petroleum gas, safety regulations, public gathering places, cylinder storage, proximity regulations, drycleaning, environmental remediation, pollution, hazardous waste, trust fund

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• Senate Bill 1921 by Manger of the House and Murdock of the Senate.
• I just left the Senate.
• We read Senate Bill 2118 by Turner of the House and Hamilton of the Senate.
• Senate Bill 2118 by Turner of the House and Hamilton of the Senate, an act relating to counties.
• That doesn't go through the state department, or it gets to our state department of Education.

Bills: HB4028, HB4075, HB4077, HB4074, HB4076, SB1221, SB1921, SB2118, SB1932, SB2134, HCR1025, SB1432, HCR1024, HCR1022, SB1122, HB4029, HB4063, HB4073, HB4078, SB1936, SB44, SB237, SB248, SB1360, SB985, SB1204, SB1239, SB1307, SB2143, SB1428, SB1390, SB1400, SB1405, SB1732, SB1832, SB1859, SB1989, SB2018, SB1427

Keywords: tax deduction, venture capital, economic development, Oklahoma, investment, water resources, appropriations, funding, state treasury, infrastructure projects, emergency act, emergency management, disaster relief, pandemic response, state appropriations, HB4074, Health Care Workforce Training Commission, Health Care Workforce Revolving Fund, health workforce, health care workforce

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• our state faced in 2016 and 2017, the teacher walkout, ongoing construction of the state capitol building
• Senate Bill 1122 by Caldwell, of the House and Rader of the Senate, and acts relating to ad valorem tax
• to the state department of health.
• At which point in time, the governor, if it was to go to the Senate and to be passed in the Senate, the
• Third reading of the bill, Senate Bill 1936 by Caldwellrey of the House and Hall of the Senate, an act

Bills: HB4028, HB4075, HB4077, HB4074, HB4076, SB1221, SB1921, SB2118, SB1932, SB2134, HCR1025, SB1432, HCR1024, HCR1022, SB1122, HB4029, HB4063, HB4073, HB4078, SB1936, SB44, SB237, SB248, SB1360, SB985, SB1204, SB1239, SB1307, SB2143, SB1428, SB1390, SB1400, SB1405, SB1732, SB1832, SB1859, SB1989, SB2018, SB1427

Keywords: tax deduction, venture capital, economic development, Oklahoma, investment, water resources, appropriations, funding, state treasury, infrastructure projects, emergency act, emergency management, disaster relief, pandemic response, state appropriations, HB4074, Health Care Workforce Training Commission, Health Care Workforce Revolving Fund, health workforce, health care workforce

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• Senate Bill 216 by Senator Carnes. Attention. Salute. Pledge.
• of America and to the republic States of America and to the republic for<00:01:10.000> which<
• Senate Bill 216 by Senator Carnes. Okay, I see Senator Carnes.
• Senate Bill 229 by Senator Gudger. Hey, good morning.

Bills: SB216, SB229, SB216, SB229

Keywords: retired law enforcement, retirement benefits, employment, firemedics, salary cap, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, school board policy, church-state separation, parochial education, Bible class, faith-based instruction, student release, attendance credit, State Board of Education, local school board, parental consent

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• The Senate Committee on State Affairs will come to order. Will the clerk call the roll?
• Senate Bill 1470 is a simple bill to allow the Secretary of State to obtain data from DPS regarding cross-state
• Thank you, Senator. State your name and position. My name is Allen Place.
• And so the Senate Committee on State Affairs will stand in recess.
• And so the Senate Committee on State Affairs will stand in recess until 30 minutes after a Senate adjournment

Bills: SB16, SB76, SB310, SB311, SB396, SB505, SB827, SB964, SB1209, SB1210, SB1386, SB1470, SB2035, SJR37

Keywords: voter registration, proof of citizenship, Election Code, criminal offenses, limited federal ballot, transportation, infrastructure, funding, public safety, state regulation, election, polling places, voter access, state oversight, electronic voting, voting, polling place, elections, countywide program, election integrity

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs met and heard several bills related to legislative process and court jurisdiction. Senate Bill 1386, by Senator Huffman, would change compelled legislative testimony from blanket transactional immunity to testimonial immunity, allowing compelled statements or documents to be used against a witness in criminal prosecution only if not derived from the compelled testimony, while preserving protection against perjury and false statements and retaining the right to counsel. No public witnesses testified, and the bill was left pending. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1470, by Chairman Hughes, which would require DPS to share existing data on cross-state driver’s license cancellations with the Secretary of State for voter-roll maintenance. Hughes said the bill does not create new data collection and is intended to improve list maintenance. A DPS resource witness was present, there was no substantive opposition, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 1210, also by Hughes, would address conflicts between the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals on constitutional questions by making the Supreme Court the final arbiter in limited circumstances. Chris Hilton supported the bill, but Allen Place, Jack Rohde, and Philip Furlow opposed it, arguing it was unconstitutional, unnecessary, and could create practical problems in criminal post-conviction litigation. The bill was left pending after testimony. The committee also heard Senate Bill 311, which would conform the Government Code to the Texas Constitution by clarifying the Supreme Court’s original writ authority against lower courts and officials other than the governor. Justice Evan Young and Chris Hilton supported the bill as a clarification of existing authority, while no one testified against it; the bill was left pending. The committee then recessed to allow the chamber to rearrange for the Senate session.

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• Chair, members, House Bill 2207 appropriates $300,000 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2027
• program and requires the department to submit a report on the program that includes the number of in-state
• and out-of-state students served by the program in the prior fiscal year by October 15, 2026, 2027,
• Senator Alston. Aye. Senator Gabaldón. Aye. Senator Gabaldón. Aye. Senator Sears. Aye.
• Senator Shope. Aye. Senator Farnsworth. Aye. Senator Payne. Aye.

Bills: HB2207

Keywords: braille, disability access, education funding, state corrections, inclusion, 1182, all

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• This legislation, a version of which was attempted last year, was authored by Senator Fricks.
• Last year, as I understand, the bill passed the House but got stalled in the Senate.
• Senator Fricks was the author, and he is running an updated version in the Senate.
• I have been in discussions with OMES and with the state purchasing director.
• The state purchasing director has some discretion as to disallowing contracts.

Bills: HB4193

Keywords: procurement, foreign adversaries, national security, state contracts, compliance, 914, all

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• Our second round of grants to states, state agencies, and non-profits exceeded 100 applicants who are
• funding projects throughout the state.
• This is a win for everyone, including the state and its taxpayers.
• Facilities throughout the Twin Cities and the state need these dollars.
• Resources that were available to me in the state.

Bills: HF2434

Keywords: healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding

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• Good afternoon, esteemed members of the Senate.
• Unfortunately, it did not get through the Senate.
• Uh, unfortunately did not, um, get through the Senate.
• In Texas, we rank 6th in honey production in the United States.
• The state of Texas does a great job with bees and habitat.

Bills: HB147

Keywords: government contracting, business program, discrimination, state procurement, equity, underutilized businesses

Summary: The House Committee on Agriculture and Livestock met with a quorum present and heard several bills, all of which were left pending. HB 1113, by Rep. Cain, would update Texas hemp law to keep state rules aligned with federal changes, require timely rule amendments by the Department of Agriculture, and create hemp research permits for universities and nonprofits. Supporters from the Texas Hemp Coalition said it would improve research, licensing, testing, and enforcement while helping the industry stay compliant and competitive; the author said the bill was intended to reward good actors and deter bad ones. HB 1203, by Rep. Gonzalez, would create an Office of Food System Security and Resiliency within the Department of Agriculture to address food insecurity and coordinate local food access efforts. Gonzalez said the office would build on a prior Department of Agriculture study and help connect farmers, agencies, schools, and local governments; members asked about the fiscal note, consumer costs, and whether the office would overlap with existing programs. HB 1269, HB 1276, and HB 1277 focused on plant disease and pest prevention, including a grant program and studies to identify gaps and track outbreaks. Gonzalez emphasized the need for a more intentional state response, citing crop losses from pests and a recent cotton disease outbreak in his district. HB 1437 would create a pollinator task force to address threats to Texas honeybees and related pollination industries. A Texas Beekeepers Association witness described major recent colony losses, emerging threats such as mites and hornets, and the need to bring agencies and researchers together; Gonzalez noted prior work adding a bee specialist at AgriLife Extension. Finally, HB 147, by Chairman Guillen, would modernize cattle brand registration by moving it to an electronic system at the Texas Animal Health Commission while keeping county clerks involved. Supporters said it would improve efficiency, accuracy, and access for ranchers and law enforcement, while an opponent warned about possible electronic tracking implications and costs for small producers. The committee took no final votes and adjourned after leaving HB 147 pending as well.

Bills: SB 4, SJR 2

Keywords: property tax, homestead exemption, school funding, state aid, constitutional amendment

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• The Senate will come to order. Senator Birdwell, you're recognized to offer the prayer.
• Senate and the legislature, our state leaders, that we may be wise in how we legislate this session.
• Chair: Thank you, Senator Birdwell.
• Senate Concurrent Resolution Number Seven.
• The Senate stands in recess until 10 a.m. Friday, January 24th.

Bills: SJR36, SB1, SJR36, SB1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, 1185, senate, all

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• <00:45:57.680> As every community in our state. As every community in our state.
• <01:18:43.760> Um, uh, throughout the state. Um, uh, throughout the state.
• debt, show that the state is managing its state and setting internal limits.
• > billing state assessment systems, state billing state assessment systems, state billing systems

Bills: HF4736, HF4737, HF3806, HF3352, HF4840, HF3748

Keywords: emergency shelter, grant program, homelessness, capital investment, Minnesota Statutes, appropriation bonds, public funding, housing, infrastructure bonds, funding, appropriation, Minnesota constitutional amendment, public debt, state bonds, general obligation bonds, information technology, IT infrastructure, software licenses, technology modernization, capital improvements

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• Senator Angius? Aye. Senator Gabaldón? Aye. Senator Gonzales? Aye. Senator Sears? Aye.
• Senator Angius? Aye. Senator Gabaldón? Aye. Senator Gonzales? Aye. Senator Gabaldón? Aye.
• Senator Gonzales? Aye. Senator Sears? Aye. Senator Shamp? Aye. Senator Shope? Aye. Senator Werner?
• Senator Angius? Aye. Senator Gabaldón? Aye. Senator Gonzales? Aye. Senator Sears? Madam Chair?
• Senator Angius? Aye. Senator Gabaldón? Aye. Senator Gonzales? Senator Sears? Aye. Senator Shamp?

Bills: HB2049, HB2178, HB2179, HB2307, HB2322

Keywords: radiation therapy, particle accelerator, critical access hospitals, patient care, rural healthcare, HB2178, Arizona, state agencies, chief medical officer, medical license, physician license, osteopathic license, licensure requirement, Title 41, Title 32, Arizona Revised Statutes, A.R.S. 41-5902, public health administration, agency leadership, state government personnel

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• Senator Cook, Senator, Senator Adam Hinojosa, Senator Chor, Sarah Menendez, Senator Middleton, Senator
• Senator. Senator Eckhart? No. Senator Adam Senator Hall, Senator, Senator Milton.
• Senator Cook, Senator Eckhart, Senator Adams, Senator Hall, Senator Chor, Senator Menendez, Senator Middleton
• Senator Cook, Senator Eckhart, Senator Hall, Senator, Senator Menendez. Sarah Milton.
• Senator Crook, Senator Eckhart, Senator Adams. Hi, Senator Hall. Senator.

Bills: HCR 10, HCR 9

Keywords: balanced budget amendment, federal budget, deficit reduction, deficit spending, fiscal restraint, constitutional amendment, U.S. Constitution, Congress, PAYGO, Gramm-Rudman-Hollings, national debt, budget deficit, taxpayer dollars, balanced budget resolution, memorial resolution, Texas Legislature, federal spending, budget reform, fiscal conservatism, HCR 9

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• So what you're doing, you're saying that the ones who are in a congressional district state senate district
• Why are we not changing to fit state senate districts now? Who are we trying to not put on that?
• I understand completely because you remember the 1963 state Senate districts.
• We know four state at-large, and then y'all have them in state Senate districts.
• They got at-large people and y'all have state Senate districts written in your board of trustees.

Bills: SB278, HB459, HB61

Keywords: SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education, local board of education, attendance credit, core curriculum, religious education, Bible class

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• That's all covered in current state law.
• That's all covered in current state law.
• State certified.
• or 20% reduction of federal or state or 20% reduction of federal or state receipts.<00:15:24.000
• Other states do this. By consolidate. Other states do this.

Bills: HB3, HB116, HB165, HB178, HB3, HB116, HB165, HB178

Keywords: illegal alien, enhanced sentencing, criminal offenses, minor victims, felonies, Alabama legislature, HB116, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, sunset review, Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board, bail bonding, bail bonds, bail bond industry, professional bail bondsman, licensing board, state agency continuation, agency reauthorization, regulatory board, criminal justice