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• The Senate Committee on State Affairs will come to order.
• I'm the State Republican Executive Committee man for Senate District 24.
• I am a state Republican. committee man for Senate District 3.
• And I'm the State Republican Executive Committee man for Senate District 24.
• So there's very unique dynamics. between a McLennan County with one state senator, two state reps. same

Bills: SB16, SB76, SB310, SB311, SB396, SB505, SB827, SB964, SB1209, SB1210, SB1386, SB1470, SB2035, SJR37, SB 16

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

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• Good morning, Senate Committee on State Affairs. Affairs will come to order.
• Senator Huffman to explain the bill. Good morning, Senator, welcome back.
• Chairman, and remember Senate Bill 1470 is a simple bill to allow the Secretary of State to obtain data
• Thank you, Senator. State your name and position. My name is Alan Place. I'm here on behalf.
• And so the Senate Committee on State Affairs will stand in recess until 30 minutes after.

Bills: SB16, SB76, SB310, SB311, SB396, SB505, SB827, SB964, SB1209, SB1210, SB1386, SB1470, SB2035, SJR37, SB 16

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

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• That's in the northwest corner of the state. Examiners, please introduce Representative Lawrence.
• the State Treasury.
• I think it helps every district, it helps our state, and we certainly are leading the way.
• the citizens of the state of Alabama.
• I can't begin to tell you the level of fraud that exists in pharmacy in the United States.

Bills: HB159, HB110, HB114, HB115, HB116, HB123, HB125

Keywords: U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission, public facilities, space exploration, education programs, bond issuance, Governor involvement, HB110, sunset bill, Alabama Sunset Law, State Board of Medical Examiners, Medical Licensure Commission, medical licensing, physician regulation, healthcare regulation, professional licensing, ethics law, state ethics code, public servants, board members

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• Senator Butler. Senator Carnley. Senator Chesteen. Senator Coleman. Senator Figures. Senator Givan.
• Senator Hatcher. Senator Holley. Senator Kelly. Senator Melson. Senator Roberts. Senator Sessions.
• Senator Butler. Senator Carnley. Senator Chesteen. Senator Coleman. Senator Figures.
• Senator Hatcher. Senator Holley. Senator Kelly. Senator Melson. Senator Roberts. Senator Sessions.
• <00:03:13.360> Senator Senator Sessions. Senator Woods. Senator Senator Sessions.

Bills: SB370

Keywords: tax increment districts, manufacturing zone, economic development, tax revenues, state funding, 923, senate, all

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• The chair lays out Senate Bill 3059. Members, I will explain Senate Bill 3059.
• Senate Bill 3059 establishes the Alamo Commission as a distinct governing body within the state government
• Is there anyone else wishing to testify for or against Senate Bill 3059?
• The chair lays out Senate Bill 3059 by Senator Campbell as pending business.
• The chair lays out Senate Bill 2031 by Senator Kolkhorst as pending business.

Bills: SB3059

Keywords: Alamo, historic preservation, cultural heritage, restoration, Texas history, state parks, commemoration, 1184, house, all

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• Recktenwald, Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court, to the rostrum on behalf of the Senate: Senator
• say that in September of 2010, when I was appointed to the Hawaii State Senate, I had the privilege of
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• state.
• staff day your senators and your Senate staff day your senators and your Senate staff are<00:56:20.359

Keywords: State of the Judiciary Address by Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald, 912, senate, all

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• Senate Bill 1273 creates the Oklahoma State Agency Board and Commission Review Task Force.
• Senator Brooks, Senator Burns.
• Senator Dever, Senator Jett, Senatorice, Senator Prietto, Senator Saieieri, Senator Stewart, Senator
• With the clerk, please call the roll: Senator Brooks, Senator Burns, Senator Dever, Senator Jett, Senator
• Senator Brooks, Senator Burns, Senator Dever, Senator Jett, Senator Ice, Senator Prieto.

Bills: HJR1032, SB1273, SB1433

Keywords: HJR1032, House Joint Resolution 1032, Service Oklahoma, administrative rules, rule repeal, joint resolution, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 670:15-1-10, OAC 670:15-1-14, agency regulation, legislative oversight, Secretary of State, Oklahoma Register, rulemaking, permanent rules, administrative code, guidance transparency, administrative procedures, public inspection, state agency accountability

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• moving our state forward.
• the state.
• the state.
• the state.
• the state.

Bills: HF10, HF27

Keywords: undocumented immigrants, state funding, MinnesotaCare, scholarship ineligibility, state assistance, permit to carry, concealed carry, handgun permit, firearm permit, pistol training, sheriff, application process, electronic filing, mail application, fax submission, certified mail, certified delivery, gun rights, Second Amendment, firearms regulation

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• By Senator Gruters, a memorial to the Secretary of Homeland Security urging the United States Department
• States Supreme Court.
• State had to offer.
• SENATE BILL 4 EXTENDS IMMIGRATION PENALTIES BY AUTHORIZING TEXAS STATE OFFICIALS TO DETAIN, ARREST, AND
• THE STATE WAS GRACIOUS ENOUGH TO ALLOW THEM TO PAY IN-STATE.

Keywords: immigration enforcement, unauthorized alien entry, death penalty, capital felonies, 287G agreements, in-state tuition, undocumented students, DACA, TPS, Venezuelan immigrants, law enforcement funding, immigration detention, federal preemption, equal protection, constitutional challenges, immigration status determination, school resource officers, conscientious objection, clergy protection, teacher protection

Summary: The Florida House passed two immigration enforcement bills during a special session. Senate Bill 4C creates new state offenses for unauthorized alien entry/reentry into Florida and mandates the death penalty for unauthorized aliens convicted of capital felonies. Senate Bill 2C establishes a state immigration enforcement board, provides $300+ million for local law enforcement immigration cooperation, creates a $1,000 bonus program for officers participating in federal immigration enforcement, and repeals in-state tuition for undocumented students effective July 1, 2025. Multiple amendments were proposed but failed, including protections for Venezuelan TPS holders, DACA recipients, students in critical professions, and conscientious objection provisions for clergy and teachers. Debate included constitutional concerns about federal preemption, equal protection violations, and mandatory death penalty provisions. The session also included a memorial urging DHS to provide 287G agreement training opportunities.

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• Serve the state and the panhandle in this capacity. We have a do pass from Senator Murdock.
• Then, for the state having to pay the mileage on us, we could just use the state car and state-owned
• Senator Rader. We have a second from Senator Thompson. Will there be debate?
• Senator Rader, Senator Fricks, will there Be questions.
• Senator Yet, Senator Bourne, you're recognized for a question. Thank you.

Bills: HB3183, HB4316, HB4484, HB3469, HB3464, HB3173, HB3989

Keywords: electric utilities, grid congestion, transmission technology, advanced power flow controllers, dynamic line rating, energy efficiency, rural water service, district organization, emergency legislation, Oklahoma, water management, state vehicles, state-owned vehicles, state-leased vehicles, motor vehicle use, commuting use, personal use, fleet management, Corporation Commission, field inspectors

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• We have a due pass from Senator Murdoch. We have a second from Senator Rader.
• We have a due pass from Senator Rader. We have a second from Senator Thompson.
• We have a due pass from Senator Green. Second from Senator Rader.
• Senator Boren. To table the amendment. Senator Boren?
• Senator Yek? Senator Bourne, you're recognized for a question.

Bills: HB3183, HB4316, HB4484, HB3469, HB3464, HB3173, HB3989

Keywords: electric utilities, grid congestion, transmission technology, advanced power flow controllers, dynamic line rating, energy efficiency, rural water service, district organization, emergency legislation, Oklahoma, water management, state vehicles, state-owned vehicles, state-leased vehicles, motor vehicle use, commuting use, personal use, fleet management, Corporation Commission, field inspectors

Summary: The committee first considered the nomination of Russell Isaacs to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. Isaacs described his farming background and experience with cotton, corn, sorghum, and wheat, and said he regularly tests conservation technologies on his farm. Senators discussed his water-conservation experience and the value he could bring to the board. The nomination received 10 ayes and 0 nays and was advanced to the full Senate floor. Members then took up House Bill 3183, dealing with smart transmission technology and electric grid efficiency. Senator Murdoch explained that the bill had been difficult to negotiate and that the enacting clause was stricken so work could continue on a committee substitute. He said the technology would allow existing transmission towers to carry lighter, more efficient lines, reduce wildfire risk, and potentially lower long-term rates by easing congestion. Senators asked about costs, who pays, and whether ratepayers or large load users would bear the burden; an amendment changed language from “customer funded” to “large load user funded.” The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill 7 ayes to 3 nays. The committee also advanced several nominations and bills related to environmental and energy policy. Steve Mason was confirmed to the Environmental Quality Board by an 8-0 vote. House Bill 4316, which removes an old deadline that prevented nonprofit corporations from converting into water districts and accessing grant funding, passed 8-0. House Bill 4484, allowing discretionary use of state-owned or state-leased vehicles between employees’ homes and workplaces to save mileage costs, passed 9-0. House Bill 3464 created a statewide framework for energy storage and solar facilities; a motion to table an amendment failed, and the bill passed 10-0 after debate over landowner protections, decommissioning, fire safety, and dual-use agricultural concerns. The committee then passed House Bill 3173, the Well-Repurposing Act, 10-0, to allow orphaned and abandoned wells to be repurposed for geothermal and energy storage uses, with discussion about surface-owner rights and possible tweaks to the geothermal temperature definition. House Bill 3469, a measure easing surety requirements for smaller producers by allowing a stair-stepped compliance schedule, passed 9-0. Finally, House Bill 3989 was amended for drafting corrections and then passed 9-0; it relates to the one-megawatt load standard and uses actual load over a two-year period rather than plate load. The chair ended the meeting by thanking members and staff and adjourning the committee.

Bills: HB387, HB388, HB468, HB548, HB827, HB848, HB921, HB924, HB953

Keywords: engineering, land surveying, construction, state fire marshal, plan review, contracting services, unsolicited contact, homeowners, penalties, regulations, wholesaling, real estate, earnest money, cancellation rights, residential properties, Louisiana Real Estate Commission, certified public accountant, CPA, accounting board, Louisiana State Board of Certified Public Accountants

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• . >> Senator Coleman. >> Senator Gudger. >> Senator Hatcher. >> Senator Kelly. >> Senator Coleman Madison
• Senator Gudger. Senator<00:03:43.239> Hatcher. Senator Hatcher. Senator Hatcher.
• >> Senator Coleman, Senator Gudger, Senator >> Senator Coleman, Senator Gudger, Senator Hatcher
• >> Senator Albritton. >> Senator Carnley. >> Senator Chambliss. >> Senator Coleman. >> Senator Gudger
• . >> Senator Hatcher. >> Senator Kelly. >> Senator Coleman-Madison. >> Senator Hovey. >> Senator Elliott

Bills: HB163, HB344, SB11, SB92, SB164, HB22, HB89, SB227, SB6

Keywords: income tax, research expenditures, economic development, tax deductions, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Alabama tax law, educational intervention, State Superintendent, local boards of education, subpoena, accountability, state control, electric vehicles, registrations, license tax, public transportation, funding infrastructure, K-12 education, wireless communication devices, digital safety

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• It's already a policy that's done in many states, including California and Texas, and many states in
• We even looked to other states.
• We invited other legislators, House members, and senators to see what other state models were doing.
• I believe the state of Arizona can do better and that we can be one of the state of Arizona.
• It just states ambulance.

Bills: HB2049, HB2050, HB2051, HB2072, HB2082, HB2085, HB2177, HB2178, HB2179, HB2183, HB2195

Keywords: radiation therapy, particle accelerator, critical access hospitals, patient care, rural healthcare, AHCCCS, lactation care, breastfeeding, health services, healthcare access, Cesar Chavez, public holiday, state law, holiday repeal, Arizona Revised Statutes, childhood cancer, rare diseases, research funding, healthcare, clinical trials

Summary: The committee opened with attendance and member introductions, then heard a series of health-related bills, many focused on access to care in rural and underserved communities. HB 2049 would allow particle accelerators for radiation therapy in critical access hospitals and counties under 400,000 population under general supervision; sponsors and rural oncology witnesses said it would reduce travel burdens for cancer patients while maintaining safety protocols. HB 2050 updated radiologic technologist statutes to align with current national standards, adjust accreditation and clinical-hour requirements, and allow radiologist assistants to work under supervision rather than direct supervision; an amendment also added registered nurses to the list of professionals not needing a separate license to use diagnostic X-ray machines. Both bills were supported by testimony about workforce shortages and access, though one member voted no on HB 2050 over concerns about oversight and board authority. Both measures received do-pass recommendations, with HB 2050 amended. The committee then unanimously advanced HB 2082, which creates a Childhood Cancer and Rare Childhood Disease Research Commission to award grants for phase-one pediatric cancer and rare disease trials. Testimony came from families affected by pediatric brain cancer, including a parent who described traveling internationally for treatment and a college student currently undergoing treatment who urged the state to invest in research. Members expressed strong sympathy and support, and the bill passed 12-0. Next, HB 2015 would require Access to cover breastfeeding and lactation services in multiple settings; the sponsor and medical witnesses described breastfeeding as preventive care with benefits for infants and mothers, while Access testified neutral and noted a fiscal estimate was being developed and that the amendment would protect the state if CMS does not approve the services. The bill, as amended, also received a unanimous do-pass recommendation. The committee also approved HB 2177, which directs Access to seek CMS waivers so tribal and Indian Health Service facilities can be reimbursed for certain covered services, including dental care, for American Indian and Alaska Native members. The sponsor and a Sage Memorial Hospital representative said the bill would help rural tribal facilities keep services local and maximize federal matching funds; it passed unanimously as amended. HB 2178, requiring a state agency medical chief officer to hold an active medical or osteopathic license, was described as a cleanup measure after a lapse in licensure exposed a statutory gap, and it also passed unanimously. HB 2179, which clarifies definitions separating air ambulance from ground ambulance regulation, was supported as a technical clarification to avoid unintended consequences and likewise received unanimous approval. Finally, the committee advanced HB 2183, which creates an emergency medicine study committee to examine Arizona’s EMS system, including rural and urban capacity, workforce burnout, uncompensated care, and emergency department utilization. The sponsor said the study would help the state understand system pressures and identify policy solutions; firefighters, health care advocates, and an emergency medicine nurse practitioner testified in support, emphasizing the ER’s role as the safety net and the strain from staffing shortages, rural closures, and high volumes. The bill was still under discussion at the end of the transcript, with testimony continuing after the initial supporters spoke.

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• I sit next to Senator Perry on the floor when we have state affairs meetings, right up from Senator Middleton
• and Senator Hinojosa.
• Thank you, Senator. Senator Blanco, what purpose? Thank you, Mr. President.
• Substitute for Senate Bill 11. Senator Hughes, you're recognized.
• Thank you, Senators.

Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12, SB5, SB11, SB12

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity

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• Senator Jones, here. Senator Kelly... Senator Jones, here. Senator Kelly, here. Senator Livingston.
• Senator Chamblas… Senator Elliott, Senator Gavan, Senator Jones, Senator Kelly, Senator Livingston, Senator
• Senator Albritton, Aye. Senator Chamblas, Senator Beasley, Aye. Senator… Senator Coleman, Aye.
• Senator Jones, Senator Kelly, Senator Livingston, Senator Price, Aye.
• Senator Gavan? Senator Jones? Senator Kelly? Senator Livingston? Senator Price? Aye.

Bills: HB52, HB89, HB141, HB52, HB89, HB141

Keywords: income tax, CHOOSE Act, education funding, ABLE account, tax credits, poverty threshold, legislative funding, HB89, Medicaid, pregnant women, pregnancy, prenatal care, ambulatory prenatal care, presumptive eligibility, temporary Medicaid coverage, Alabama Medicaid Agency, maternal health, low-income women, health coverage, eligibility determination

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• Senator Brooks, Senator Burns, Senator Dever, Senator Jett, Senator Ice, Senator Prieto.
• Senator Jett, Senator Ice, Senator Prieto, Senator Ice, Senator Stewart, Senator Bergstrom.
• Senator Brooks, Senator Burns, Senator Devers, Senator Jett, Senator Ice, Senator Prietto, Senator Akieri
• Brooks Senator Burns senator Dever senator jett Senator ices Senator Prietto senatoracieri senator Stewart
• Please, Senator Brooks, Senator Burns, Senator Dever, Senator Jett, Senator Rice, Senator Rieto, Senator

Bills: SJR50, SJR51, SJR52, SJR53, SJR54, HJR1090, HJR1091, HJR1092, HJR1093, HJR1094, HJR1095, SJR49

Keywords: Medicaid, federal funding, state law, healthcare, low-income adults, Oklahoma Constitution, healthcare regulations, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, permanent rules, joint resolution, OHCA, health care rules, administrative rules, major rule, Title 75, Title 317, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 317:30, health policy, state health programs

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• licensed officers in the state? licensed officers in the state?
• Senate File 856. Senate File 856.
• largest budget in the state. largest budget in the state.
• for state active duty.
• for state active duty.

Bills: HF3489, HF3393, HF3785, SF856, HF4006, HF4615, HF3919, HF4591, HF3682, HF4240

Keywords: grooming, child protection, student safety, sexual exploitation, educator licensing, teacher discipline, mandatory reporting, mandated reporter training, school misconduct, predatory offender, child abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, position of authority, school employee, school administrator, license revocation, license suspension

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• Senator Bergstrom is here. Senator Norren is here. Senator Brooks is here. Senator Bullard is here.
• Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Senate of the State of Oklahoma does hereby extend its heartfelt
• Now, therefore, pursuant to the motion of Senator Kirt, the Senate of the great state of Oklahoma extends
• Senator Murdock, Senator Seyfried, Senator Alvert, Senator Brooks, Senator Hicks, Senator Stewart, Senator
• Senate Bill 1932 states that during an Oklahoma motor carrier safety hazardous material transportation

Bills: HJR1032, SB1314, SB1257, SB1326, SB1365, SB1932, SB169, SB1991, SB1992, SB1204, SB1339, SB182, SB1847, SB1360, SB1346

Keywords: HJR1032, House Joint Resolution 1032, Service Oklahoma, administrative rules, rule repeal, joint resolution, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 670:15-1-10, OAC 670:15-1-14, agency regulation, legislative oversight, Secretary of State, Oklahoma Register, rulemaking, permanent rules, administrative code, groundwater, indemnity fund, well drilling, pollution prevention

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• Senate Bill 1410 simply requires all Texas state agencies to rename Gulf of America with Gulf.
• Senate Bill 1410 requires all Texas state agencies to rename Gulf of Mexico with the Gulf of America
• Before the committee now are Senate Bill 1410, Senate Bill 1717, and Senate Joint Resolution 63.
• Thank you, Senator Hall. Thank you, Senator.
• Thanks, Senator Paxton. Thank you, Senator Paxton.

Bills: SB801, SB1200, SB1410, SB1717, SB1862, SB1863, SB2216, SB2681, SB506, SB2626, SJR63, SB 3

Keywords: SB 801, birth certificate, birth record, certified copy, homeless, homelessness, unhoused, vital records, state registrar, local registrar, county clerk, fee waiver, identity documents, ID access, housing insecurity, shelter, transitional housing, Health and Safety Code, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission