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• Speaker, and I yield back. >> The chair recognizes the gentleman from Arizona, Mr.
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• Speaker, with that, I'd like to yield two minutes to the gentleman from Arizona, Mr.
• Ciscomani. >> Gentleman from Arizona is recognized for two minutes. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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• When Arizona introduced a certificate.
• The Save Act will faced in Arizona.
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• This is a like northern Arizona.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, April 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And I will say, in March of 2015, I wrote a blog post that said, let's all stay calm.
• We don't have the bandwidth to actually To which he said, we're just posting what they give us.
• Demand is robust in California, Arizona, and Nevada, which are states that California supplies, but we
• I think post-2030, looking at the cap-and-invest program and really understanding what that program's
• Arizona is something that we have to look at very, very carefully.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy held a hearing on the impact of the Iran conflict and global oil supply disruption on California fuel markets. Committee members and administration witnesses from the California Energy Commission and the Division of Petroleum Market Oversight described California’s heavy reliance on imported crude and refined products, the state’s shrinking refining base, current inventory levels, and how global supply tightness is affecting gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel prices. CEC officials said near-term supply looked adequate for roughly the next six weeks, but warned that continued disruption would likely raise prices further and increase competition for imports. DPMO said the conflict is a real supply shock, but also emphasized a separate, longstanding problem of unusually high California retail gasoline prices, especially among major branded stations. Witnesses and members debated the causes of high prices and the state’s longer-term fuel strategy. Professor Severin Borenstein argued that much of the price gap beyond taxes and environmental costs comes from a “mystery gasoline surcharge” downstream of refineries, while also noting that California’s shrinking number of refineries creates market-power and supply-resilience concerns. Western States Petroleum Association CEO Jody Mueller argued that state policies have weakened California’s refining system and made it more vulnerable to global shocks, urging the state to protect remaining refining capacity and improve infrastructure for imports. United Steelworkers Local 675 Vice President Norman Rogers stressed the need for safe, reliable refinery operations and adequate staffing. Several members pressed witnesses on whether California should rely more on imports, how to manage inventories and port/storage capacity, and whether the state needs clearer authority and better data collection to coordinate fuel policy. Discussion also covered branded versus unbranded gasoline pricing, the role of California fuel specifications, and whether a floating gas tax or other policy tools could buffer consumers from global price spikes. No formal votes or committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• If you have not already done so, please note that as highlighted in the posting for this hearing, you
• In the plastic sector, we call these recycled materials post-consumer resins, or PCRs.
• We have a 100% off-take agreement with a company called Freepoint in Arizona.
• The McGregor plant itself can save more than 30 million post-consumer bottles from being sent to Texas
• The McGregor plant can save more than 30 million post-consumer bottles from being sent to landfills in

Bills: SB410, SB795, SB2510, SB728, SB2689, HB143, HB143

Keywords: Gulf Coast Protection District, navigation safety, special districts, state governance, Texas legislation, Gulf Coast, flood protection, storm risk management, coastal restoration, natural resources, prescribed burns, self-insurance, fire management, liability protection, rural land management, beverage container recycling, deposit return system, container deposit, bottle bill, recycling refund

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• -2030, post-demonstration phase?
• It's not rolling over to Texas or to Arizona or even further. It's going to be here.
• We actually did a, once again, a Legislative Finance Committee performance evaluation post-second-degree
• Once again, a Legislative Finance Committee performance evaluation post-second-degree credentials and
• Arizona school and graduated.

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• The states of New Mexico and Arizona were also dealing with New World Screwworm infestations at that
• Information on flyers to be posted at state parks and on our wildlife management areas.
• We're also working with folks in Arizona and New Mexico as well to make sure we have as many trained
• know, they had 200 million flies produced in our southern border back in the 70s in New Mexico and Arizona
• That, you know, prior to the eradication in the 60s, it was in Arizona, it was in Texas. move into the

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• After a direct appeal is completed and a capital post-conviction is completed by my agency, all capital
• The project is now in the post-launch phase, where we are conducting thorough audits to ensure that all
• Arizona prison.
• But they're in Arizona prison. And they're serving concurrence in Oklahoma sentence, correct?

Keywords: 914, all

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• never been in one of these facilities, so I'm not sure how they're disposed, but that way that the post
• - Sure how they're disposed, but that way that the post-adolescent children of moms that may be in these
• Recently, a post-operative trans-identifying male was housed with women in a federal prison in Texas.
• Arizona interrupted a natal female locked in a stall while urinating.
• Arizona interrupted a natal female, locked in a stall while urinating.

Bills: SB7, SB14

Keywords: gender designation, civil penalties, private civil rights, multiple-occupancy spaces, Texas Women's Privacy Act, law enforcement, confidentiality, personnel files, employee records, misconduct

Summary: The Committee on State Affairs heard testimony on Senate Bill 7, the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, with the author and committee substitute explaining that the bill would require public facilities to designate multi-use private spaces by biological sex, restrict access to women’s restrooms, locker rooms, showers, sleeping quarters, shelters, and correctional facilities, and create civil penalties and enforcement mechanisms. Members asked about how the bill would apply to family violence shelters, children in mixed-family settings, venue layout, and venue for lawsuits; the author said the bill was similar to prior legislation but with stronger penalties and the 15th Court of Appeals as the exclusive intermediate appellate court for challenges, while clarifying that trial venue should generally be local except for state agencies. The committee also heard that the bill would be amended to better address local venue concerns and shelter-related issues. Invited testimony was largely in support of the bill from witnesses who described personal experiences in women’s sports, prisons, shelters, and public facilities, arguing that single-sex spaces are necessary for privacy and safety. Supporters included parents, former incarcerated women, a Republican county chair, a legal advocate, and a prison educator, who cited incidents involving transgender-identifying individuals in locker rooms, shelters, prisons, and restrooms, and said the bill would restore sex-based boundaries and protect vulnerable women and girls. One witness from Texas Values said the bill was needed despite the recently enacted Women’s Bill of Rights, and another ADF witness said the measure would protect privacy in schools and shelters. Opponents testified that the bill would harm transgender and intersex Texans, create harassment and “gender policing,” and expose cisgender women and children to invasive enforcement. Several witnesses argued there is no evidence that transgender women pose a restroom safety threat, while others said the bill would worsen mental health, employment, and school conditions for trans people and could conflict with prison standards and federal law. Family violence advocates urged changes to protect shelter operations and clarify that children can stay with parents, while other witnesses said the bill would create barriers for victims seeking help. The hearing featured extensive public testimony on both sides, but no final vote or committee action was taken in the portion provided.

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• In 2012, after seeing that last insect, I was going to school at the University of Arizona at the time
• We're going to post up and start cranking out flies.
• Command Post, in addition to personnel at the State Operations Center.
• And we have to have it posted at the county courthouse and notify the county judges. Yes, sir.
• And there were cases all over... ...New Mexico, Arizona, up into Oklahoma, and over into Arkansas.

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• Our federal dollars actually come through a tri-state agreement with Utah and Arizona.
• Our dollars go to Arizona, which is the fiscal agent for those federal dollars for the Nation.
• Goes through Arizona, so we don't have those for the federal dollars.
• She was found a few days later in Cameron, Arizona. But the family was doing their own social...
• Media posts. Navajo Nation finally did a missing persons report, finally.

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• They can define their applicability by public body or by an agency or in the example here from Arizona
• They can define their applicability by public body or by an agency or in the example here from Arizona
• I know that the Post Audit and Oversight hearing is providing oversight to the executive branch right
• alleged audit wasn't actually posted for the last couple of years.
• The last time it was posted was 2023. That's supposed to be posted annually, right?

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing opened with committee chairs explaining the Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions’ role under Article 48 and outlining the process for initiative petition 25-14, H5-004, an act to improve access to public records. The first panel consisted of subject-matter experts. William Clark of the National Conference of State Legislatures gave an overview of public records laws across states, noting that all states have some form of open-records law but that exemptions for legislatures vary widely. He discussed common legislative exemptions, legislative privilege, and court cases showing that outcomes often turn on specific constitutional and statutory language. Rebecca Murray, General Counsel for the Secretary of the Commonwealth, described Massachusetts public records trends, saying state agency requests and appeals have risen sharply since the 2017 law update, with 2025 setting a record for appeals. She said the initiative would extend the public records law to the General Court and the Governor’s Office and add exemptions specific to those offices, while also noting resource concerns from the growing volume of requests and appeals.

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• Opening day at the Arizona Legislature is always special.
• Arizona is unique in that the Arizona Legislature must sign off on the final agreement.
• I'm proud to say that Arizona Sheriff's Association President David Klaus and Arizona Association of
• Arizona is better than that.
• Through our Arizona Is Home program, we have connected Arizona families to down payment assistance and

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The transcript is the opening joint session of the Arizona Legislature’s 57th Second Regular Session, featuring remarks from House and Senate leaders and Governor Katie Hobbs. House and Senate leaders emphasized a conservative governing agenda focused on affordability, public safety, parental rights, accountability, school choice, election integrity, and water policy, while also highlighting plans for tax cuts and cooperation across chambers. Governor Hobbs centered her address on the “Arizona promise,” stressing affordability, security, and freedom. She highlighted prior actions on job growth, medical debt relief, housing, public safety, border security, water management, and economic development, and announced new proposals including a middle-class tax cut package, a capacity and efficiency initiative to save state funds, a new active management area for La Paz County, a Colorado River Protection Fund, elimination of the data center tax exemption, a housing acceleration fund, and an Arizona Affordability Fund funded in part by a short-term rental fee. She also called for more accountability in the ESA program and for renewing Prop. 123 to support public schools. The governor and legislative leaders also addressed political violence, honoring retiring Senator Lela Alston and recognizing public safety and firefighting personnel. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken in the session; it concluded with the joint session being dissolved after the governor’s remarks.

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• We also have monthly reports that get posted to our website, so you all can access that anytime.
• the biggest cost factors, and how can we maybe leverage a more regional network, maybe even Texas, Arizona
• This is a post-survey that folks can opt in to take after they've had...
• Let's say someone's across the line in Arizona on the Navajo reservation, where Gallup is their closest
• I do believe that if you're calling from Arizona, you're going to get an Arizona call center.

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• It's called the MAX system from Arizona.
• It's called the MAX system from Arizona.
• It's called the MAX system from Arizona.
• It's called the MAX system from Arizona. It's called the MAX system from Arizona.
• average weight time in a DMV in Arizona average weight time in a DMV in Arizona is<01:07:24.319>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1588, which would establish a Department of Transportation noise detection program using cameras to enforce noise control laws. DOT supported the measure and said it is already piloting the technology at eight locations, with about 10 sites costing roughly $2 million to $2.5 million to install and operate. The Department of Health said it was willing to work with DOT but noted its current regulations are not designed for vehicular noise sources and that the bill may need clearer standards to be enforceable. Members raised concerns about the lack of a specific decibel threshold and whether the system could accurately identify the source of noise; DOT said the pilot can pinpoint vehicles and that the program would align with existing health standards, but no final number was identified during the hearing. The committee then heard HB 1696, which lowers the minimum age for a commercial driver’s license from 19 to 18 and removes a restriction tied to vehicle category, while requiring DOT rule changes. DOT, the City and County of Honolulu, the Hawaii Transportation Association, Teamsters Local 996, and other stakeholders testified in support. The Hawaii Transportation Association suggested adding a training requirement for drivers ages 18 to 20, proposing at least 320 hours of employer training and recordkeeping. Members sought clarification that the bill would apply to intrastate, not interstate, licensing. For HB 233, the committee considered a measure authorizing DOT to designate airport special district zones statewide to prevent unauthorized access and improve security. DOT and the City and County of Honolulu supported the bill, explaining that defined boundaries would help law enforcement address trespassing, disruptions, fires, theft, harassment, and other incidents around airports and terminals; DOT said commercial airports are ready to implement the proposal, while some general aviation sites would need further work. Members asked about the scope of the boundaries, existing enforcement, and whether the measure would cover state-owned or non-state parcels near airports. The committee also heard HB 2332, which renames the Harbors Division as the Commercial Ports Division and distinguishes “harbor” from “port” in statute. DOT, the Maritime Group, and harbor users supported the bill, saying the change would reduce confusion between commercial cargo/cruise facilities and recreational small boat harbors, and could help with clarity and possibly federal grant competitiveness. Members asked about impacts on small boat harbors and cruise activity, and DOT explained that the bill is aimed at purpose-built commercial ports, not recreational facilities. The committee also took testimony on HB 2283, which clarifies DOT’s consultative role with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs in setting port pilotage standards and requirements. DOT, DCCA, Matson, the Hawaii Pilots Association, and others supported the measure, saying it would improve coordination and ensure pilot licensing standards reflect operational realities in the harbors. Finally, after a recess, the committee heard HB 2217, which would allow driver’s permits, licenses, and ID cards to include a notation for a non-apparent disability. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities opposed the bill as drafted, saying voluntary alternatives such as Smart 911 may be better and that the category is too broad. The Attorney General’s office supported the intent but recommended limiting the notation to medically recognized, specifically defined conditions so agencies can train personnel and avoid confusion or escalation.

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• Arizona Center for Empowerment, Arizona Faith Network, Arizona Families for Vaccines, Arizona Interfaith
• Social Responsibility, Arizona Chapter, Poder Latnex, Rural Arizona Action, Rural Arizona Engagement
• Arizona State Senate legislative proclamation: Arizona Aerospace Day proclamation.
• Walter Harris, University of Arizona, Brett Meekum, Arizona Space Commission, Steve Zilstra, Arizona
• Walter Harris, University of Arizona, Brett Meekum, Arizona Space Commission, Steve Zilstra, Arizona

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• Tax rates in Texas, Arizona, Colorado, and Oklahoma.
• Arizona is 2.5, 4.4 in Colorado, and 4.75 in Oklahoma.
• Madam Chair, yes, I think I have a table in here in the post-session.
• You compare us to Texas, Arizona, Colorado, right? Their populations are over 10 million, right?
• On the right-hand side for current law, that's post-Senate Bill 26.

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• rural, for you to expand on the last point about other places in Arizona specifically rural Arizona
• Arizona is vast. We have a lot of different regions.
• are Arizona residents, right?
• And so how do you plan on highlighting the strength of Arizona families and Arizona as a destination
• And again, as an organization, an Arizona brand representing the best interest of Arizona, we are all

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• Hearings will be recorded and posted publicly, archived on the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
• Massachusetts reimburses approximately $65 per hour for direct ABA services, compared to $88 per hour in Arizona
• Massachusetts reimburses approximately $65 per hour for direct ABA services, compared to $88 per hour in Arizona

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing on several health care bills focused primarily on autism services and kidney disease coverage. Committee chairs John Lawn and Cindy Friedman opened by outlining hearing procedures, testimony rules, and filing deadlines, and noted the hearing would be recorded and written testimony accepted. They said the day’s topics included affordability and access to behavioral health services, provider reimbursement, Medicare coverage for vulnerable populations, and MassHealth eligibility asset exemptions. A major portion of the hearing concerned House Bill 4623, which would add board-certified assistant behavior analysts (BCABAs) as a recognized mid-level supervisory role in the MassHealth reimbursement framework to help address long wait lists for autism spectrum disorder services. Representative Lisa Field, actuaries, clinicians, and autism service providers testified that the current two-tier model limits workforce capacity, contributes to long delays, and leaves families waiting months for care. Supporters said the bill could expand access, improve retention, and potentially reduce MassHealth costs, while also helping providers meet growing demand and new administrative requirements. The committee also heard testimony on House Bill 4425 and Senate Bill 2737, which would allow Massachusetts residents under 65 with end-stage renal disease to purchase Medigap coverage. Legislators, dialysis advocates, and patients described high out-of-pocket costs under Medicare, barriers to kidney transplant eligibility without secondary insurance, and the financial strain on patients and families. Testifiers said the change would affect about 846 residents, could modestly increase premiums, and might reduce Medicaid spending by preventing asset spend-downs. Senator Gomez and others spoke from personal experience with dialysis and transplant care. Finally, the committee heard testimony on House Bill 4353 and Senate Bill 2587, which would require regular data-driven review of MassHealth ABA reimbursement rates. Providers and association representatives argued that reimbursement has not kept pace with inflation, workforce shortages, accreditation costs, and new 2026 MassHealth policy requirements, and said the bills would improve transparency and ensure rates reflect the true cost of care. No votes were taken; the hearing concluded with the chairs thanking participants, inviting additional written testimony, and adjourning the meeting.

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• We have a resolution of support from Hidalgo County, along with a letter from American Legion Post 464
• States like Mississippi, Georgia, Arizona, Utah, Ohio, and Louisiana all have this identification.
• Again, I'm talking about states like Mississippi, Georgia, Arizona, Utah, Ohio, 14 states that have brought

Bills: SB215, SB1104, SB1351, SB1931, SB2245, SB2589, SB2707, SB2807, SB1423, SB1568

Keywords: education, funding, school districts, local control, equity, digital identification, identity verification, Department of Public Safety, Texas legislature, wireless communication, Texas, technology, identification program, fee structure, wireless devices, public safety, hunting license, handgun license, fingerprinting, dealer license