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• So I'm new to the task of leading our work to implement the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment
• They need to think about their own subcontracts, their construction season, their equipment lead times
• NTIA is a joint lead agency for the BEAD NEPA process.
• And additionally, Defined and can lead to a lot of confusion.
• Additionally, this could potentially lead to a fiscal note for the AGO to review, so respectfully asking

Bills: HB2684 , HJM4012

Committee: House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans

Keywords: social disadvantage, business certification, state guidelines, economic equity, minority-owned businesses, combat veterans, support, military service, injury compensation, veteran affairs, 904, all

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• Sometimes they're from audits, they're from audits of different retailers, or they're from leads, or
• I'm very proud of the work that we do, and I'm happy to lead this organization. Thank you.
• What are you doing and how are you leading in this space to create... orders in place to try to resolve
• What are you doing and how are you leading in this space to create, What are you doing, and how are you
• leading in the space to create more public trust?

Committee: Senate Rules

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules met to consider several gubernatorial appointments and routine committee actions. The committee first approved, by unanimous 5-0 votes, appointments to the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission, the appointment of Lee Herrick as California Poet Laureate, a reference of bills to committees, and floor acknowledgments. Members then heard testimony from Trista Gonzalez, nominee to lead the Department of Tax and Fee Administration, who described her long career in tax administration, efforts to improve taxpayer compliance and service, readiness for the state’s lithium extraction tax, and the department’s work on online sales tax, cannabis, and tobacco enforcement. Senators asked about responsiveness to legislators, small business support, accountability, and enforcement; public commenters from tax and accounting groups supported her nomination. Her appointment advanced to the full Senate on a 5-0 vote. The committee also heard from Aaron McGuire, nominee to lead the Board of State and Community Corrections. He discussed the board’s expanded responsibilities, including annual detention-facility inspections, large grant programs for violence intervention and reentry, and the new in-custody death review division. Members questioned him about grant oversight, audit transparency, statutory authority for in-custody death reviews, and conditions in local detention facilities, especially in Los Angeles County juvenile facilities. McGuire said the board uses screening, site visits, audits, and compliance reviews to reduce fraud and ensure grant funds are used appropriately, and that trailer bill language had clarified access to records for death reviews. He also said staffing shortages remain a major issue in some juvenile facilities and that the board continues to work with counties and the courts to improve conditions. Public support came from nonprofit reentry providers and Giffords. His appointment also advanced to the full Senate on a 5-0 vote.

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• So the two rules are the Consumer Confidence Report Rule, or the CCR, and the Lead Copper Rule Improvements
• For the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, EPA previously finalized Lead Copper Rule revisions that came
• And then it strengthens the protections of lead exposure.
• And kind of the big thing in there is that it does require replacement of lead service lines within 10
• also improves the tap sampling requirements and things like that, and also importantly, lowering the lead

Summary: The committee first handled two gubernatorial appointments to the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board, moving the appointments of Carl Ray and Kenneth Long to the floor with recommendations that both be confirmed by the Senate. It then introduced a joint memorial on depredation claims, which would urge Congress to ensure that reporting livestock losses to wolves or grizzly bears does not affect a rancher’s grazing lease or permit; the memorial was sent to print. Next, the committee introduced RS 32927C1, which would require Idaho Fish and Game to provide a 30-day public comment period for season-setting proclamations. It also introduced four related water-resources resolutions, RS 33051 through RS 33054, covering the state’s four water districts and highlighting projects such as managed aquifer recharge, dam and spillway work, canal and irrigation improvements, and aquifer stabilization efforts. All of these introductions were approved by voice vote. The committee then considered several administrative rules from the Department of Environmental Quality. It approved a docket on cyanidation mining rules, with DEQ explaining the changes were needed to conform to 2025 statutory revisions and that some issues would continue through negotiated rulemaking; the Idaho Mining Association testified in support of that process. It also approved drinking water rules adopting federal Consumer Confidence Report and Lead and Copper Rule improvements, and a separate technical correction restoring the prior 100 PSI maximum static pressure standard for distribution systems, with Idaho Rural Water Association supporting the change. Finally, the committee approved rules for administration of wastewater and drinking water loan funds. DEQ said the revisions implement zero-based regulation, create a tiered affordability system to prioritize disadvantaged communities for SRF loans, and add flexibility to professional liability insurance requirements for engineering firms while still protecting public funds. The committee adjourned after approving the docket, with one senator noting a potential conflict related to professional engineer status for the record.

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• So it could lead to fewer jobs, fewer parts available locally, and longer downtime. ...rely on.
• So it could lead to fewer jobs, fewer parts available locally, and longer downtime when time matters
• So if this bill leads to where parts would have to be sold at cost from OEM, from original equipment
• But often my focus is on leading and serving, not always fully participating.
• It's one of the few places where I get to lead, connect, and just be without the pressure of leadership

Bills: S0806

Committee: Senate Agriculture

Keywords: right to repair, repairability, consumer repair, independent repair provider, authorized repair provider, portable wireless device, smartphone repair, cell phone repair, mobile device, agricultural equipment, farm equipment, tractor, combine, diagnostic information, repair manuals, parts availability, tools, embedded software, firmware, security module

Summary: The Committee on Agriculture took up SB 806, a consumer and agricultural equipment right-to-repair bill sponsored by Senator Truenow. The bill was described as expanding repair options for portable wireless devices and farm equipment while protecting trade secrets. Two amendments were adopted: one clarified that portable devices do not include motor vehicles, and another was a technical staff amendment. Testimony included support for the general goal of repair access, but opposition from a John Deere dealership representative, who warned the bill could weaken local dealer support, reduce parts inventory, increase downtime, and create emissions-compliance risks. The Consumer Technology Association also opposed the bill in its current form, citing concerns about a patchwork of state laws, a private right of action against manufacturers, and inconsistencies with other states’ repair laws. After closing remarks from Senator Truenow, the committee voted to report CS for SB 806 favorably. The committee then heard a presentation from Florida 4-H state officers and alumni, who highlighted 4-H’s role in youth development, leadership, agriculture, STEM, and healthy living. They described statewide participation of more than 216,000 youth, the impact of camps and hands-on programs, and efforts to raise funds for facility improvements, including Camp Cherry Lake and Camp Timpoochee. Members asked about how youth discover 4-H, what drives participation, and the organization’s growth goals, including reaching 300,000 youth. Next, Florida FFA state officers presented on agricultural education and FFA’s role in preparing students for careers in agriculture and related fields. They emphasized the three-part model of classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience, and FFA leadership activities, and noted Florida’s membership growth to more than 65,000 students, supported by state funding that allows all agricultural education students to participate at no cost. Members discussed the need for technology and AI to help meet future food-production demands, and the presenters stressed innovation, urban agriculture, and efficiency as key to feeding a growing population. The meeting concluded with general comments of support and a request for a group photo with the students.

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• have taken significant steps to streamline our processes of reviewing and issuing alcohol licenses, leading
• The funding here will help increase staff pay, leading to better efficiencies and stabilized and secure
• The funding here will help increase staff pay, leading to better efficiencies, and stabilized and secure
• systems. help increase staff pay, leading to better efficiencies, and stabilized and secure systems.
• within DMS and led by the state chief information officer, the Florida Digital Service is the state’s lead

Summary: The committee convened with a quorum, welcomed new member Senator Ralph Massullo, and first took up confirmation of five appointees to water management district and basin board positions. Senator McLean moved favorable confirmation of Ted Everett, Jerome Pate, Michael Romano, Paul Bissfam, John Hall, and Virginia Johns, and the motion passed by roll call. The main agenda item was the Governor’s Florida First budget presentation for the environmental agencies. Kim Kramer and DEP Secretary Alexis Lambert outlined proposed environmental funding of about $5.8 billion, including more than $1.4 billion for water resources, $810 million for Everglades restoration, $408 million for water quality, $202 million for Resilient Florida, $75 million for beach renourishment, $150 million for Florida Forever, $70 million for state park infrastructure, and $221 million for hazardous waste cleanup. They also highlighted proposed funding for FWC operations, manatee care, python removal, oyster reef restoration, forestry and wildfire equipment, and citrus research and disease response. Members asked about Florida Forever funding, state park wastewater and septic needs, a cut to the Florida Wildlife Research Institute, and how beach renourishment is handled after storms. The committee then heard the general government budget presentation. Agencies highlighted included DBPR, Gaming Control, the Lottery, DMS, PERC, DFS, OIR, and Revenue. DBPR discussed funding for license processing, an animal abuse hotline, vehicle replacement, and IT recruitment; Gaming Control requested new law enforcement squads and a licensing/enforcement IT system; the Lottery emphasized marketing, retail engagement, IT, and retention funding; DMS proposed building, fleet, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and local government grant investments; PERC described workload growth after SB 256 and requested staffing, operations, and pay increases; OIR sought more staff for consumer protection and market oversight plus building renovations; DFS highlighted My Safe Florida Home funding, fire marshal and first responder support, financial investigations, and gold and silver legal tender implementation; and Revenue requested operational, IT, and fiscally constrained county funding. Members questioned DBPR about unfunded HOA fraud and condo transparency items, DMS about cybersecurity grants, and DFS about My Safe Florida Home funding levels, abandoned grants, and reduced program uptake. No further action was taken, and the committee adjourned without additional votes.

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• have an implementation plan, and identified potential regulatory or policy limitations, which did lead
• You all have been leading on this for years, and thanks to Representative Gregerson for her leadership
• There are several members both in this committee and outside of this committee leading on this work.
• There are several members, both in this committee and outside of this committee, leading on this work
• There are several members, both in this committee and outside of this committee, leading on this work

Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources

Keywords: 904, all

Transcript Highlights:

• THE CONCERNS OF THE USE OF AI TOOLS EXACERBATE BIASES, THEY LEAD TO UNLAWFUL OR ERRONEOUS DECISIONS AND
• WE ARE INVITING ANY NURSING, LEADING NURSING ORGANIZATIONS TO JOIN US TO CREATE A CONSORTIUM TO CREATE
• THESE ARE ALL THE LEADING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES.
• WE HAVE CHIEF NURSING EXECUTIVES FROM LEADING HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS SUCH AS. , SUCH AS MAYO CLINIC FLORIDA
• THE GUARDRAILS ON THEIR PRIVACY UNDER SAFETY AND THAT'S HOW WE VIEW OURSELVES IN THE TRAINING OF LEADING

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• While this has been a difficult few weeks leading up to today, in the end we came together to forge a
• While this has been a difficult few weeks leading up to today, in the end we came together to forge a
• While this has been a difficult few weeks leading up to today, in the end we came together to forge a
• mandates and giving them flexibility, we're going to give them cuts as well. been a difficult few weeks leading
• up to been a difficult few weeks leading up to today,<00:02:31.200><c> in</c><00:02:31.440><c> the</

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Gill would lead the Department of Energy's sprawling science portfolio, which includes the 17 critical
• America must lead, not follow, in this next era of energy transformation.
• And you ask such an important question because we are indeed in a great race. in leading the energies
• in all of those fields, but that we seek and we demand of ourselves the objective of building and leading
• There's a definitive timeline and definitive set of dollars to deliver a capability that leads the world

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Keywords: nominations, Undersecretary of Energy, Undersecretary of Science, Preston Griffith, Dario Gil, energy policy, scientific innovation

Summary: The meeting was convened to discuss several significant nominations, particularly focusing on Preston Wills Griffith III for Undersecretary of Energy and Dr. Dario Gil for Undersecretary of Science. The committee underscored the importance of these roles in shaping American energy policy and scientific innovation. The discussion highlighted the nominees' backgrounds, with Griffith having extensive experience at the Department of Energy and the White House, and Gil bringing expertise in quantum technology and energy research. Members expressed a strong desire to understand the nominees' perspectives on current challenges facing the energy sector, including regulatory mandates and national security concerns. The meeting concluded with a commitment to ensuring thorough evaluations of the candidates and their proposed approaches to pressing issues.

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• Famu is uniquely positioned to lead this study as the university with a strong history of agricultural
• This meta analysis found that the higher levels of Florida children exposed did lead to a decrease.
• But people we have to lead with facts, not rhetoric. We have to leave with facts, not fear.
• But in terms of coming here and leading with this argument to poisoning and toxicity, that makes no sense
• A single cavity leads to a filling over time that filling breaks down. It leads to a crown.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• When the power of the community leads, change is inevitable.
• They take the lead and they inspire us all to do the same.
• When the power of the community leads, change is inevitable.
• They take the lead and they inspire us all to do the same.
• They take the lead and inspire us all to do the same.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Once that's verified, the application is then submitted to the CBC lead agency who cross references the
• Adoption numbers declined leading to 2 years of reduced program utilization, however, recognizing the
• Every lead agency is actually required to be.
• Accredited COLA is a national accreditation organization that most I think if not all lead agencies have
• And really we had some discussions throughout our committee meetings leading up to this point about many

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Heavenly Father, I thank you for each of these congressmen in the room today as they lead the way and
• I pray that you will give them the wisdom that they need to lead our people, the humility required to
• do it with integrity and strength to lead us into unity and prosperity.
• Truly become a great city and I look forward to working with you to lead it into a greater future.
• Members, we want Texas to lead in every way, but not like this.

Bills: SJR36

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered an invocation, and approved the previous day’s journal. The chamber received a House message announcing passage of H.C.R. 54, and then took up a series of recognitions and resolutions honoring visiting groups, including Texas Society of CPAs Advocacy Day, the Texas A&M System Chancellor’s Student Advisory Council, Dimmit County officials, the Doctor of the Day, and Leadership Frisco. Senators also recognized the Senate’s memorial and ceremonial guests throughout the day. The main floor business centered on two commemorative resolutions. Senate Resolution 15 marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the start of Texas Holocaust Remembrance Week. Senators King, Menendez, Bettencourt, Perry, Hughes, Hinojosa, Campbell, Hall, Cook, Paxton, West, Parker, and others spoke in support, emphasizing Holocaust education, opposition to anti-Semitism and denial, remembrance of victims and survivors, and the importance of teaching students to stand up against hatred. The resolution was adopted, and the names of all senators and the lieutenant governor were added. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 17 designating January 28 as Sexual Assault Survivors Day. Senator Parker described the prevalence and underreporting of sexual assault, the impact on survivors, and the need for prevention, support services, and stronger responses; Senator Cook spoke as a survivor and emergency room nurse and highlighted rape-kit backlogs and the need for victim support. The chamber then adopted Senate Resolution 14 honoring Brazoria County Sheriff’s Deputy Jesus Jesse Vargas, who was killed in the line of duty, with Senators Middleton and Huffman urging action against violent offenders and stronger protections for law enforcement. Several additional resolutions were adopted, including SRs 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, and 12, and SR 54 granting permission for the Legislature to adjourn for more than three days was approved by roll call, 31 ayes and 0 nays. The Senate later adjourned until 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in memory of Deputy Vargas and Sergeant Mark Allen Butler, whom Senator Kolkhorst also honored in remarks.

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• The leading reason we survey every employee who leaves the branch, the leading reason is pay, not working
• The leading reason we survey every employee who leaves the branch, the leading reason is pay, not working
• The leading reason we survey every employee who leaves the branch, the leading reason is pay, not working
• The leading reason we survey every employee who leaves the branch, the leading reason is pay, not working
• </c> wages um low wages Remain the leading wages um low wages Remain the leading cause<01:44:03.000><

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

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• So, our two lead<00:25:13.440><c> Nelson</c><00:25:14.000><c> instructors</c><00:25:14.960><c> and</c
• one of our lead Nelson instructors and one of our Nelson<00:25:16.000><c> County</c><00:25:16.320><c

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call - 00:55 26RS SB 22 – 04:52 26RS SB 46 – 0:34:36, 958, all

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• That is the agency that is leading the charge on behalf of the Secretary in mitigating, preventing, and
• Watson is the APHIS administrator, and Admiral Schmoyer leads the screw worm directorate on behalf of
• The secretary has been leading a whole-of-government approach, all hands on deck within USDA and within
• Today we want to highlight a few of the recent activities the secretary has been leading on to protect
• We're excited because the director leads efforts to raise awareness of screwworm among animal health

Summary: The joint hearing focused on preparedness for the New World screwworm threat and brought together the House Committees on Culture, Recreation, and Tourism and Agriculture and Livestock. USDA officials, Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, and Texas Animal Health Commission leadership described the pest as a serious risk to livestock, wildlife, rural economies, and beef prices, and emphasized coordination among federal, state, industry, and Mexican partners. Witnesses repeatedly stressed that Texas is currently seeing no confirmed U.S. detections, but that recent confirmed cases in northern Mexico, including Nuevo León, remain a concern because of their proximity to the border. USDA testimony outlined current surveillance and response efforts, including more than 120 screw worm-specific traps along the Texas border and neighboring states, thousands of additional dual-purpose traps, wildlife inspections, weekly coordination with Mexico’s Senasica, and a new USDA New World Screwworm Directorate. Officials said the existing Panama sterile fly facility is maxed out at about 100 million flies per week, while a dispersal facility in Tampico is helping move flies farther north in Mexico. They also described plans for a retrofitted sterile fly facility in Metapa, Mexico, expected to come online in 2026, and a new domestic production facility at Moore Air Base, with phase one targeted for late 2026 or early 2027 and phase two adding substantially more capacity later. Members pressed USDA on timelines, production capacity, the reliability of Mexican reporting, the risk from wildlife, and whether modular or mobile facilities could be deployed faster. USDA said it is also exploring innovative technologies, including a genetically engineered sterile male fly, but that such tools still require EPA review and field validation. Commissioner Miller highlighted Texas biosecurity efforts, five permanent inspection stations, cooperation with FDA and EPA on treatments such as Exzolt, and other pest issues affecting Texas agriculture. He also noted research into fly bait and private-sector efforts to speed sterile fly production. Texas Animal Health Commission officials described extensive state preparedness work, including weekly coordination calls, field response trainings, outreach to producers and veterinarians, and a Texas Screwworm Response Team. They said Texas has trained more than 100 inspectors and other personnel, with additional trainings planned, and that the state is expanding its cattle fever tick rider program. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing; the main action was the exchange of testimony and questions about readiness, surveillance, and facility timelines.

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• As you may know, suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth and young adults, exceeded only
• cause of death for Youth second leading cause of death for Youth and<00:32:45.639><c> Young</c><00:32
• to you know over just more pills leading to you know over just more pills more<00:42:37.480><c> pills
• So I would just say Kentucky's leading.
• </c><00:56:35.920><c> so</c> say ky's leading we are leading on so say ky's leading we are leading on

Keywords: 00:00 Call to Order/Roll Call 00:16 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations 25:49 Discussion of Hospital Rate Improvement Plan 58:50 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee began by reviewing a large slate of administrative regulations and explaining that it does not approve regulations but can find them deficient and send them back for further work. Members then asked questions on several items, including EMS reciprocity, dental hygienist licensure, and interpreter licensure. The EMS board explained that reciprocity would extend to applicants from any state, not just contiguous states, because the underlying statute had been amended. On the dental regulation, staff said the changes mainly clarified licensure requirements, reinstatement fees, and that dental hygienists administering local anesthetic must do so under direct dentist supervision. The most extended discussion involved the Board of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The board chair said the main concern was that the EIPA is an educational specialty assessment, not a nationally recognized certification, yet the regulation would allow it to support full licensure. Members discussed whether that could let educational interpreters work outside their intended scope and whether a separate educational license or statutory change would be more appropriate. The board said it did not think the regulation could be fixed further at this point and suggested a statute could create a narrower educational interpreter license. After discussion, the committee voted to defer both related interpreter regulations, 201 KAR 39:030 and the companion regulation, for further work. The committee then took up two community mental health regulations, 907 KAR 1:044 and 907 KAR 5:005, which had been found deficient in Administrative Regulations. Department for Medicaid Services staff said the rules would expand and rename the mental health associate role as a behavioral health associate, making the role available in many more facilities, but would also require additional coursework or progress toward licensure. Some members and providers raised access-to-care concerns, especially for rural areas and unlicensed staff already working in the field. Staff said the proposal had been revised through work with CMHCs and licensing boards, but the committee ultimately voted to defer both regulations as well. After finishing the regulation review, the committee heard a presentation from the Kentucky Hospital Association on the ATRIP hospital rate improvement program. Hospital representatives said ATRIP is a Medicaid state-directed payment program funded through a provider tax and federal matching dollars, allowing hospitals to receive payments tied to quality measures. They reported improvements including lower Medicaid readmissions, high sepsis screening rates, reduced infections and opioid prescribing, expanded postpartum depression and suicide screening, and training for more than 1,000 people. They said the program has helped hospitals invest in staffing and quality improvement and warned that without it, many hospitals would face severe financial strain.

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• I want to yield two minutes to the gentleman from Wisconsin, the lead sponsor of the bill, Mr.
• I want to yield two minutes to the gentleman from Wisconsin, the lead sponsor of the bill, Mr.
• I want to yield two minutes to the gentleman from Wisconsin, the lead sponsor of the bill, Mr.
• </c> gentleman from Wisconsin the lead gentleman from Wisconsin the lead sponsor<03:03:14.880><c> of<
• Trump, he is perfectly positioned to lead a patriotic renewal.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Assembly Member Pellerin will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
• California must continue to lead.
• Because as we know, Black people lead and others reap that benefit.
• The leading candidate on the Republican Party side that's going to represent Memphis is Black.
• A terribly painful price for leading the fight on behalf of all Americans, and yet still they rise.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• play out, which is what I hope and pray for, is that the state of Louisiana takes the initiative to lead
• the GICs that go through those transformers and catastrophically ruin them, y'all, the transformer lead
• But I don't think that that premise should lead to so do the following.
• You need to follow the lead here.
• Amendment 14 clarifies what the commissioner may do if Louisiana is a lead investigative state.

Committee: House Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Summary: The committee began by deferring six bills en bloc, then took up House Bill 1103, which would exempt certain industrial facility construction or improvement projects—especially aerospace-related facilities—from some local permitting requirements. Supporters said the goal was to reduce red tape and help Louisiana compete with states like Texas and Florida for aerospace investment, while members raised concerns about safety, home rule authority, and whether fewer permits could reduce oversight. The bill was reported favorably. Members then heard extensive testimony on House Bill 1212, which would require utilities to assess large electric transformers for vulnerability to electromagnetic threats and report findings to GOSEP, with a public version of the report. The sponsor and a retired Marine officer argued the bill was a limited “scoping” measure to identify vulnerabilities to solar storms or EMP attacks and estimate hardening costs; they said the current federal standard is too low and that protection technology exists. Committee members and utility representatives questioned whether the bill duplicated existing federal/NERC requirements, whether the information could create security risks if disclosed, whether the PSC had already studied the issue, and whether the costs would be passed to ratepayers. The PSC said it had previously opened a docket and studied EMP/physical security issues but never issued a final recommendation. After discussion, the sponsor agreed to defer the bill, and the committee deferred HB 1212. The committee then reported several technical or narrower bills favorably: House Bill 241 updated bank records disclosure citations and replaced a reference to the defunct Office of Thrift Supervision with the CFPB; House Bill 1091 shifted local fire departments to direct reporting into the federal emergency response system; and House Bill 1027 extended existing liability protection for real estate agents to licensed appraisers regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detector compliance in one- and two-family homes. Finally, House Bill 1096, dealing with electrical cooperative bylaws and board authority versus member approval, was introduced with testimony from cooperative representatives explaining it was intended to restore member control or allow cooperatives to opt out of the 2012 change that had expanded board authority. The transcript cuts off before final action on HB 1096.