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• A couple of announcements for members.
• So, we may have a little bit of a later start on Friday because of that.
• In the area that again, I represent, a lot of these communities with the millage, if you will, and the
• A couple of things that I think are a bit.
• We hit a. Low of about 42 a few years back.

Bills: SB194 , SB200 , SB203 , SB204 , SJR3 , SB194 , SB200 , SB203 , SB204 , SJR3

Committees: Senate Senate Education , Senate House Education

Keywords: appropriation, higher education, sports facilities, community college, Luna Community College, KANW, educational radio, rural news, public education, funding, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, cultural heritage, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University

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• So there's a lot of situations.
• There's a lot of brain issues involved.
• But as a mom of a ninth grader myself, is...
• Oh, we have a do pass motion by Representative Chatfield, a second by.
• Now they do get a different perspective of, "I'm not just playing when I'm here; it is a lot of listening

Bills: SB194 , SB200 , SB203 , SB204 , SJR3

Committee: House House Education

Keywords: appropriation, higher education, sports facilities, community college, Luna Community College, KANW, educational radio, rural news, public education, funding, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, cultural heritage, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University

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• Signed, Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
• of Commerce, a 50-year member of the Knights of Columbus, and a 30-year member of the Rotary Club of
• </c><00:47:32.560><c> a</c> sell you a gallon of milk for a sell you a gallon of milk for a Trumpcoin
• chatter</c> starting and there was a lot of chatter starting and there was a lot of chatter of<01:03
• A graduate of the University of St.

Bills: HB4016 , HR580

Keywords: defense appropriations, military funding, national security, Department of Defense, fiscal year 2026, rules resolution, House Rules Committee, structured rule, appropriations, DoD appropriations, defense spending, digital commodities, cryptocurrency regulation, digital assets, SEC, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, CFTC, Federal Reserve, central bank digital currency, CBDC

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• The deaths of Morrison, Harwood, and the injury of Tisdale are a devastating reminder of the cost of
• ><c> a</c> &gt;&gt; And it's a question of the rebirth of a &gt;&gt; And it's a question of the rebirth
• A lot of destruction, a lot of beautiful parts of our state A lot of beautiful parts of our state were
• Well, I thank my colleague and want to say that he's done a great job of representing in a very tough
• Um, and I'm going to represent my friend Nathaniel Moran, who represents a good number of my family in

Bills: HB1717 , HR580

Keywords: communications security, reliability, interoperability, FCC, public interest, council, rules resolution, House Rules Committee, structured rule, appropriations, Department of Defense, DoD appropriations, fiscal year 2026, defense spending, digital commodities, cryptocurrency regulation, digital assets, SEC, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, CFTC

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• So, the poll workers see this and say, "I can't let a foreign national vote because you have to be a
• You have to be a citizen to vote.
• So, do we trigger people to move from a foreign national driver's license to a driver's license once
• So technically, this is already the rule of law, right?
• The ayes have it, and the bill's given a...

Bills: SB142 , SB158

Committee: House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections

Keywords: SB142, Alabama, voting, voter registration, election law, Secretary of State, board of registrars, ERIC, Electronic Registration Information Center, National Change of Address, NCOA, voter roll maintenance, address change, voter list cleanup, inactive voter, voter notification, forwardable mail, postage prepaid card, statewide voter registration database, county commission

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• I represent a lot of casinos in the Shreveport-Bossier area, and there are some acquisitions that are
• I'm not a son of a rapist. I'm not a son of a rapist.
• I'm a son of a Southern woman who said yes in the face of one of her most egregious acts, not just to
• Representative Knox, I just wanted to clarify that I wasn't taking a comparison to the death penalty.
• I bring this on behalf of a neighbor of mine and a city councilwoman in the city of Leesville.

Bills: HR73 , HR272 , HR273 , HR278 , HCR91 , HCR99 , HCR100 , HCR111 , HB255 , HB261 , HB328 , HB378 , HB479 , HB517 , HB564 , HB778 , HB1090 , SB135 , SB278 , SB448

Committee: House Administration of Criminal Justice

Keywords: domestic abuse, protective orders, victim protection, Louisiana State Law Institute, mandatory procedures, parental discipline, corporal punishment, child abuse, cruelty to juveniles, juvenile delinquency, juvenile justice, child welfare, DCFS, Office of Juvenile Justice, reasonable discipline, parental rights, family law, law enforcement reports, abuse allegations, single-parent households

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• President, I moved to send a message to the honorable House of Representatives requesting the House's
• Ag is a big part of our state. Ag is a surface right; it's on top of the ground.
• President, we have received a message from the honorable House of Representatives.
• Just A few retailers and a few representatives of manufacturers.
• specter of a loss of $200 million dollars.

Bills: SB1627 , SB227 , SB366 , SB1193 , SB1433 , SB1450 , SB1481 , SB1749 , SB1810 , SB1812 , SB1921 , SB1948 , SB2044 , SB2178 , SB169 , SB1877 , HB1409 , SB1266 , SB1432

Keywords: criminal code cleanup, duplicate statutes, statutory consolidation, repealer bill, emergency clause, Title 21 crimes, Title 47 DUI, child abuse reporting, child neglect, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, sex offenses, rape, stalking, domestic abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, sex trafficking, gang-related offense, eluding police

Bills: HSB217 , HSB218 , HSB219 , HSB220 , HSB147 , HF331 , HSB105 , HSB137 , HSB108 , HSB106 , HF149 , HF334 , HSB155 , HF284 , SF8 , SF265 , SSB1076 , SSB1092 , SSB1100 , SSB1135

Committee: Joint Education

Keywords: redundancy, school policy, teacher evaluation, employment termination, educational workforce, religious instruction, academic credit, absenteeism, compulsory education, civil action, mathematics education, advanced curriculum, algebra readiness, school enrollment, state education standards, concussion, brain injury, coaches training, athletic association, youth sports

Bills: HSB217 , HSB218 , HSB219 , HSB220 , HSB147 , HF331 , HSB105 , HSB137 , HSB108 , HSB106 , HF149 , HF334 , HSB155 , HF284 , SF8 , SF265 , SSB1076 , SSB1092 , SSB1100 , SSB1135

Committee: Joint Education

Keywords: redundancy, school policy, teacher evaluation, employment termination, educational workforce, religious instruction, academic credit, absenteeism, compulsory education, civil action, mathematics education, advanced curriculum, algebra readiness, school enrollment, state education standards, concussion, brain injury, coaches training, athletic association, youth sports

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• Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, has evocatively referred to the potential of AI as having a country of
• . as a member of the National Science Board, of which I am currently the Chairman.
• you could even get a turbine because of the backlog.
• Yes, sir, and a lot to be proud of with NREL.
• I think a lot of the techniques and research that came out of the Department of Energy in support of

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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• That's a higher level of service than a typical retail pharmacy.
• As Representative DeWitt mentioned, we adhere to a totally different set of regulations and taxonomy
• Representative Turner for a question. Mr.
• A lot of the spouses could be a part of this, and we could have a drop-off here at the Capitol, but this
• Representative Fisher has made a motion to report. Excuse me, a little out of line.

Bills: HB184 , HB235 , HB546 , HB557 , HB584 , HB747 , HB902 , HB930

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Keywords: charitable pharmacy, healthcare fees, outpatient prescription, exemption, Louisiana Department of Health, sewerage systems, individual systems, community systems, local governance, legislation, installation regulations, protective custody, peace officers, mental health, emergency medical services, involuntary admission, long-term care, healthcare, pharmacy, residents

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• I think I understand them a little bit more being from a family of a lot of veterans over the years.
• But I want to give them a benefit of a doubt.
• comes with a lot of liability.
• You can pull it over as an operator of a Class A truck with a trailer.
• I'm a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. I'm a member of St.

Bills: SB1232 , SB1421 , SB1505 , SB1511 , SB1520 , SB1803

Committee: Senate Military Affairs and Border Security

Keywords: outdoor advertising, military compatibility, zoning, electronic signage, permitting, undocumented immigrants, financial services, identification requirements, loans, foreign remittances, transitional housing, military, veterans, grant program, supportive services, SB1511, commercial driver license, CDL, nondomiciled CDL, nondomiciled commercial driver license

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• So, if a school would choose to use a more inclusive form of prayer or a moment of silence, would that
• It'll be a constitutional amendment. ...of the state of Alabama.
• I am a resident of Chilton County and a constituent of Ivan Smith's District.
• of a child?
• if it's part of a theater or performance?

Bills: HB141 , HB161 , HB231 , HB67

Committee: House State Government

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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• Um, and there's a technical change with the spelling of cancel, but um I just want to make sure you know
• I know there's a lot of wording that scratched out on page one, but that says the exact same thing.
• that they could figure out at the beginning of a quadrinium, at the beginning of their four-year term
• They talked to us all during a meeting. >> Yeah, I remember it being discussed for a long time, but now
• it by represent— >> Any discussion?

Bills: HB606 , HB606

Committee: House Baldwin County Legislation

Keywords: HB606, Alabama, Department of Transportation, DOT, public highways, utility relocation, right-of-way, state right-of-way, road construction, bridge, tunnel, toll road, interstate highway, defense highway, utility facilities, broadband, telecommunications, cable, electricity, gas

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• Representative, credential... Thank you, Madam Chair. Representative, credential of value.
• What this is put in place so there's not a risk of a program...
• What this is put in place so there's not a risk of a program being removed.
• So it's probably not a total consensus, but a pretty good number of...
• Can I make a suggestion that I yield a little bit of time to Representative Townley, please?

Bills: HB2398 , HB4363 , HB3557 , HB3701 , HB2210

Committee: House Postsecondary Education

Keywords: credential of value, education, workforce development, labor market, government reporting, higher education, Oklahoma State University, Board of Trustees, presidential selection, college governance, Oklahoma Agricultural Extension, local funding, financial institutions, county extension services, state funds, academic programs, low-producing programs, Oklahoma State Board of Regents, program review, curriculum quality

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• The current uncertainty of this process represents a significant barrier to broadband deployment.
• You have to go a lot of miles to find a house or a well.
• As a landowner in Lamb County Electric territories, I would raise a lot of cane if they all of a sudden
• My firm has a combined experience of over 30 years representing various East Texas electric co-ops on
• As a matter of fact, I hope some of you are at least members of a cooperative.

Bills: HB3445 , HB3448

Committee: House S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband

Keywords: telecommunications, electric cooperative, rights-of-way, infrastructure, provider access, right-of-way, pole attachment, regulatory access

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• You're required as a member of the bar to be a part of that.
• Because that in and of itself, particularly for a small business, can be a death sentence.
• And Representative Verdell's bill is a good example of that.
• member of the commission, a public member of the commission, or a, um, a, um, a, um, a, um, a, um, a,
• the creation of a new court, but the state representative does not?

Bills: HB2242 , HB2446 , HB2799 , HB4502 , HB2920 , HB2790 , HB5620 , HB5060 , HB5076 , HB5080 , HB5081 , HB5128 , HB5130 , HB3847 , HB5116 , HB2969 , HB4546 , HB4202 , HB5624 , HB3964 , HB4803 , HB872 , HB4775 , HB4777 , HB4961 , HB5570 , HB2988 , HB4260 , HB1375 , HB5009 , HB5411 , HB5134 , HB4388 , HB3095 , HB1387

Committee: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Keywords: constables, civil rights, local government, law enforcement, policy-making authority, affidavit, medical bills, civil actions, reasonable charges, healthcare services, judicial statistics, court performance, family law, civil cases, efficiency reporting, court security, emergency management, harassment penalties, judicial safety, court committee

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills affecting civil practice, judicial conduct, and attorney regulation. HB 4961 and the similar HB 3095 would bar uninsured motorists from recovering non-economic damages after a collision, with HB 3095 also addressing certain exceptions and limiting economic damages in some cases. Supporters said the measures would encourage insurance coverage and fairness for insured drivers, while opponents argued they would unfairly punish injured people who were not responsible for the lack of insurance, including pedestrians, passengers, children, and others. HB 3095 drew constitutional concerns from witnesses, and the committee later withdrew the committee substitute and left the bill pending; HB 4961 was also left pending after questions about its scope, including passengers. HB 5570 would expand a continuing legal education exemption to attorneys appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate who serve on boards or commissions. The author and witness said the bill would free up time for public service while still requiring ethics training. A committee member raised a discrepancy in the number of attorneys covered, and the bill was left pending. HB 2969 would prohibit the State Bar from adopting rules or penalties that unreasonably burden attorneys’ religious exercise or free speech, especially in relation to sincerely held religious beliefs. Supporters framed it as a protection for lawyers of faith against an ABA-style speech code, while no one testified in opposition; the bill was left pending. HB 4260 would prohibit county judges and county commissioners from practicing law in courts over which they have jurisdiction. The author described it as an ethics measure to avoid conflicts of interest, but county officials and the County Judges and Commissioners Association opposed it, saying existing ethics rules already address conflicts and that the bill would impose hardships, especially in rural counties. The bill was left pending. HB 4388 would require all judges, including those who serve only in administrative roles, to remain subject to the Code of Judicial Conduct; supporters said some judges avoid discipline by relinquishing judicial functions, while opponents said the bill was unnecessary and could burden county judges who serve as administrators. It was also left pending. The committee also heard HB 5134, which would limit Rule 202 pre-suit depositions to people who have suffered or reasonably expect to suffer actual damages and allow attorney’s fees against abusive petitioners. The author said the bill would curb harassment and fishing expeditions, but members questioned how the standard would work in practice; the bill was left pending. Finally, HB 3964 would narrow common-law public nuisance claims by barring suits over lawful conduct, conduct already addressed by other remedies, and products, while preserving other causes of action. Supporters said the bill would prevent regulation through litigation and protect legislative authority; opponents said it would eliminate important remedies and that no Texas abuse had been shown. The author indicated he would revise the bill, and it was left pending.

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• This is a bill that came as a result of some issues going on in Dallas County relative to members of
• I represent a ranch up in the Panhandle, addressing the apportionment of risk and liability.
• bit of pause, but it’s a problem.
• The individual that the representative was speaking of entrusted a young horse to the care of a state-employed
• What a turnover receiver does is the court appoints a receiver to take possession of certain assets of

Bills: HB2242 , HB2446 , HB2799 , HB4502 , HB2920 , HB2790 , HB5620 , HB5060 , HB5076 , HB5080 , HB5081 , HB5128 , HB5130 , HB3847 , HB5116 , HB2969 , HB4546 , HB4202 , HB5624 , HB3964 , HB4803 , HB872 , HB4775 , HB4777 , HB4961 , HB5570 , HB2988 , HB4260 , HB1375 , HB5009 , HB5411 , HB5134 , HB4388 , HB3095 , HB1387

Committee: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Keywords: constables, civil rights, local government, law enforcement, policy-making authority, affidavit, medical bills, civil actions, reasonable charges, healthcare services, judicial statistics, court performance, family law, civil cases, efficiency reporting, court security, emergency management, harassment penalties, judicial safety, court committee

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• a couple of weeks ago.
• of the project, is it comes with a lot of.
• There is a lot of work.
• I'm kind of trying to give you a little bit of a break here, trying to figure it out, but I do want to
• It's just the equity section and the debt section is just in a lot of flux, and it's not representative

Bills: HB2007 , HB2462 , HB2621 , HB2921 , HB3187 , HB3331 , HB3332 , HJR144 , HB3514 , HB3528 , HB3539 , HB3563 , HB3720 , HB3726 , HB3751 , HB3859 , HB3947 , HB4148 , HB4164 , HB4337 , HB4346 , HB4368 , HB4706 , HB4916 , HB4950 , HB4967 , HB5177 , HB5603

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: commercial signs, county approval, transportation code, regulations, road signage, high occupancy vehicle lane, pregnant operators, transportation, parental rights, motor vehicle regulations, live video feed, state agency, transparency, public safety, confidentiality, personal information, local government, airport data, public records, regional transportation

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• So there's a lot of restrictions, a lot of tough things to get in there.
• It didn't have a lot of ability to act, but we did a tremendous amount of analytics.
• Tough to talk about in a public forum. It is something I do have a fair amount of knowledge of.
• As a contractor, I got caught in the valley of death all the time.
• And that's led to a lot of high-quality stuff, but oftentimes not a lot of quantity.

Committees: Senate Subcommittee on Cybersecurity , Senate Subcommittee on Personnel

Keywords: Steven Feinberg, Deputy Secretary of Defense, national security, budget cuts, military readiness, global threats, Department of Defense

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the nomination of Steven Feinberg as Deputy Secretary of Defense. The committee emphasized the urgent need for strong leadership in response to a complex array of global threats posed by adversarial coalitions, including China, Russia, and Iran. The discussions highlighted concerns regarding budget cuts and personnel reductions within the Department of Defense, showcasing the challenges posed by the current economic context and the pressing need to maintain military readiness and capabilities. Various members expressed their apprehensions about how impending layoffs and budget reductions would impact the defense workforce and national security.