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• </c><00:37:05.599><c> fund</c> that's what um had that general fund that's what um had that general fund
• </c><01:01:38.640><c> fund</c> this uh funding for any uh general fund this uh funding for any uh general
• But that money is actually coming out of the general fund.
• So, I education out of the general fund.

Bills: HF2430 , HF2433

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: education finance, teacher training, Read Act, state aid, school funding, education funding, children with disabilities, transition aid, special education, school district consolidation, 1183, house

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• This country welcomed them with open arms, allowed them to work hard and succeed, and in just one generation
• in just one generation they've witnessed their<00:07:11.080><c> daughter</c><00:07:11.520><c> make</
• I'm tired of being attacked by the attorney general.
• I'm tired of being attacked by the attorney general.
• </c><04:19:44.520><c> Mr</c> driver's license three generations Mr driver's license three generations

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• of the Office of Inspector General at DHS.
• So first I'm going to talk just a little bit about some general kind of licensing—what's the grounding
• </c><00:10:34.079><c> licensing</c> the Baseline General licensing the Baseline General licensing statute
• </c><00:16:11.920><c> were</c> um and the findings in general were um and the findings in general were
• I am also a Deputy Inspector General with the Background Studies Division here this afternoon.

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I'll say this: there's some projects that generate more, and then safety becomes an issue.
• </c> Air National Guard and knew General Air National Guard and knew General puror<00:52:07.319><c> very
• In the rail trail plan itself, it does show it's a revenue generator.
• </c> the 27 trails and those nine generate the 27 trails and those nine generate $8.7<01:14:08.440><c
• </c><01:15:24.159><c> tax</c> portion of the rail trail generated tax portion of the rail trail generated

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• for your aye vote, and I'm joined today by the bill's sponsor, Lassen Municipal Utility District General
• I'm Nick Dominguez, general manager of Lassen Municipal Utility District.
• Allowing the Office of the Inspector General to have this broader jurisdiction would greatly relieve
• Moreover, the board may only investigate if a complaint is filed, while the Inspector General has the
• Colin Parent is the CEO and general counsel of Circulate Planning and Policy and served two terms as

Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government heard several bills focused on housing, utility billing, permitting, oversight, disaster recovery, and traffic safety. AB 2058, by Assemblymember Harropetian, would streamline inspections and fees for factory-built housing by reducing duplicative local review and allowing third-party inspections; supporters said it would cut costs and delays, while the author noted local land-use authority would remain intact. AB 1945, by Assemblymember Hodgwick, would let Lassen Municipal Utility District offer voluntary prepaid electricity accounts without deposits or start-service fees, with consumer protections and electronic notices; municipal utility and power agency representatives supported it. AB 2418, by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, would set timelines for commercial plan review and allow third-party plan checkers for delayed tenant improvement projects; business and property groups supported it, and the bill was narrowed by amendments. AB 2433, by Assemblymember Alvarez, would expand density bonus incentives for for-sale affordable housing; supporters said it could help produce more homeownership opportunities, while labor and local government concerns led to amendments removing ministerial/by-right provisions. AB 2760, by Assemblymember Sharpe Collins, would allow counties with an Office of Inspector General to extend oversight to probation and animal control in San Diego County; the author and county supervisors supported it, but probation officials opposed it as duplicative. AB 2385, by Assemblymember Petrie-Norris, would clarify local authority to plan for disaster recovery and create local reconstruction agencies; cities and other supporters said it would improve post-disaster rebuilding. AB 1976, by Assemblymember Hitt, would limit late-stage public process for pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic calming projects and exempt pedestrian malls from CEQA; supporters framed it as a safety streamlining measure, while local government groups raised concerns about reduced community engagement. The committee also adopted the consent calendar for AB 2118 and AB 2728. Final votes were taken after quorum was established: AB 1945 passed 6-0 to the Senate floor; AB 1976 passed 5-1 to the Committee on Transportation; AB 2058 passed 7-0 to Appropriations; AB 2385 passed 6-1 to Emergency Management; AB 2418 passed 7-0 to Judiciary; AB 2433 passed 7-0 to Housing; AB 2760 passed 5-2 to the Senate floor; and the consent calendar was adopted 7-0.

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• There is hereby established pursuant to Section 2A of Chapter 4 of the General Laws, a special legislative
• Lindsay Rutolo, New Jersey First Assistant Attorney General, Ravi Rahman Nothan, Director of New Jersey
• I would be remiss if I didn't say that I would question the motives of the Attorney General, but also
• So I think your plan is generous, but it also So I think your plan is generous, but it also looks toward
• It's clearly been demonstrated that gun violence is a high priority for the Attorney General.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on Emerging Firearm Technology met to review its work on intentional microstamping and personalized firearms and to discuss draft recommendations for a final report. The co-chairs summarized testimony received from manufacturers, advocates, law enforcement, and officials from New Jersey, New York, and California. For microstamping, the discussion focused on how the technology could help trace spent casings, its limits in forensic use, and concerns about wear, tampering, implementation costs, and whether it would burden lawful gun owners. For personalized firearms, members reviewed testimony about biometric smart guns, their current commercial availability, higher cost, and potential benefits for preventing accidental shootings and unauthorized use, especially involving children and suicide prevention. Commissioners expressed a range of views. Several supported microstamping as a crime-solving tool and endorsed a recommendation that the legislature direct a feasibility and viability study, set standards and training, fund implementation, and create penalties for tampering. Others opposed microstamping, arguing it has not worked in other states, may not reduce crime, and could impose costs on manufacturers and owners. On personalized firearms, most commissioners supported encouraging the technology, but there was disagreement over whether to create a temporary sales tax exemption; some favored an incentive to promote adoption, while others opposed any tax subsidy for firearms or questioned whether the data justified it. The co-chairs said they would draft a report reflecting the majority consensus and circulate it for review before a final vote at a later meeting, likely in July. The commission also discussed which executive branch agency should conduct the microstamping feasibility study, with the Attorney General’s office and EOPSS mentioned as possibilities. The meeting ended with agreement to reconvene for final votes on the report and recommendations.

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• fund and immediately take those earnings that are directed into the general fund to come out of the
• general fund into the legacy earnings fund.
• Yeah, and so that's just a statutory fund that we use to transfer the legacy earnings from the general
• Things just generally don't get cheaper. Ms.
• So I think the general public out there is going to go, hmm, free? ...free is free.

Summary: The Legislative Management Committee met to address the fiscal impact of Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 3, which would require public schools, public school districts, and public charter schools to provide breakfast and lunch at no cost to students and allow reimbursement from the state, with implementation beginning in the 2027-28 school year. The committee first filled a vacancy created by Representative Jared Hagert’s resignation by appointing Representative Berg to the committee. Legislative Council and DPI staff explained the measure’s requirements, including federal reimbursement participation, possible use of the legacy earnings fund if other funding is unavailable, and the authority of the Legislature and superintendent of public instruction to clarify implementation details. Linnell Johnson of DPI testified that the estimated fiscal impact for the 2027-2029 biennium is between $124 million and $134 million, based on participation assumptions, federal reimbursement rates, and the extent to which schools continue to collect applications or use community eligibility/provision 2 options. She also noted a likely additional administrative cost of about $300,000 for DPI to operate the program. Members asked about school participation, Title I implications, special diets, staffing, and whether the measure could reduce federal reimbursements if families stop applying. Johnson said the estimate is uncertain and could be higher if applications decline, but that schools would still have incentives to participate in federal programs because of reimbursement and other funding ties. After discussion, the committee adopted a motion to report a fiscal impact range of $124,300,000 to $134,300,000 per biennium to the Secretary of State. The committee then received an informational update from Legislative Council attorney Dustin Richard on the ongoing redistricting litigation. He explained that the U.S. Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit’s ruling and sent the case back for reconsideration in light of Louisiana v. Callais, while the district court-imposed map remains in effect for now. No action was taken on that update, and the meeting adjourned after members noted minutes from the prior meeting were not yet available for approval.

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• That is very generous of you, sir. We won't take that. Oh, no.
• The potentially very conservative assumptions generate an additional $15 million.
• Conservative assumptions generate an additional $15 million, and we have the opportunity now to generate
• I think that we can look at it in the context of our current treasurer, the current General Assembly,
• I think that we can look at it in the context of our current treasurer, the current General Assembly,

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• digital assets, and authorizes the State Treasurer to invest fund monies and loan digital assets to generate
• Finally, the bill requires the Auditor General to prescribe the format of the school district annual
• on Government adopted a strike-everything amendment to Senate Bill 1021 that requires the Auditor General
• Madam Witt, members, Senate Bill 1332 requires the Auditor General, in coordination with an independent
• Madam with, members, Senate Bill 1332 requires the Auditor General in coordination with an independent

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The caucus reviewed a long agenda of Senate bills across elections, commerce, education, government, health and human services, judiciary, public safety, transportation, rural development, and ways and means. Many measures were described as consent or third-read consent items, including bills on campaign finance termination statements and late-report penalties, AI provenance data for media, adjuster/contractor conduct during emergencies, Industrial Commission changes, association meeting closures, banking and remittance rules, central bank digital currency, public safety parity funding, barbering and cosmetology board continuation, digital asset reserve management, contractor licensing, gaming and racing commission continuation, school AED instruction, classroom removal procedures, school safety reporting, special education complaint transparency, foreign influence and land ownership restrictions, DCS and DES process changes, health care licensing and reimbursement rules, EMS compact adoption, and multiple tax, housing, and transportation measures. Staff repeatedly summarized each bill and answered questions, with several bills noted as mirror or identical to House measures or as strike-everything amendments from committees. A few bills drew discussion. On SB 2874, staff explained that the Senate amendment would limit penalties for untimely campaign finance reports when a committee certifies it received no contributions and made no expenditures, but the sponsor did not concur. SB 1074 prompted questions about whether parental notification changed; staff said it did not and that the bill was aimed at improving communication between teachers and principals about discipline. SB 1175, requiring DCS caseworkers to photograph children at each interaction in abuse or neglect cases, drew concern about the scope of the photos, while supporters said it would improve continuity and documentation. SB 1180 also drew comment because the sponsor and committee chair disagreed over an amendment, though the bill was advanced for further work. The most extended debate came on SB 1751, which would allow death-row inmates to choose firing squad, lethal injection, or lethal gas if voters approve the related constitutional measure. One member strongly opposed the bill on moral and personal grounds, another argued it could be a more humane option if the state is going to carry out executions, and a third raised concern that it could be used against Second Amendment rights. The bill remained on the third-read consent calendar despite the objections. The caucus concluded after moving through the remaining agenda items, with no formal votes recorded in the transcript beyond committee status and consent-calendar placement.

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• providing a... ...is really about is, I think, providing a uniform framework across the state, a general
• We create the general rule with the exceptions.
• I'm not saying by the sponsor of this bill, but in the general public, that the sheriff works for the
• So it would be a misnomer for people of the general public to believe that the commissioners know what
• It's to say that this proposes to make a general rule that you have to do.

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee first approved the March 18 and March 20, 2026 minutes. It then considered RS 33851, a proposed reconfiguration of an earlier bill that would avoid possible free-speech issues by changing language from “resident” to “qualified elector”; the committee voted to send it to print, with Senator Shippy recorded as a nay. The committee also heard RS 33853, a kratom-related proposal to classify mitragynine speciosa as a Schedule I drug with a delayed effective date and stepped penalties, but no action was taken on it. The committee spent most of the meeting on Senate Bill 1441, which would create a statewide framework requiring local law enforcement to cooperate with ICE through 287(g) agreements, while allowing exceptions if resources are not reasonably available or if local governing bodies make written findings. Supporters, including Senator Anthon and representatives from ICRMP and the sheriffs’ association, argued the bill would standardize cooperation and address liability concerns by clarifying coverage under the Idaho Tort Claims Act. Opponents, including sheriffs and county representatives, said the bill blurred constitutional roles between sheriffs and county commissions, created an unfunded mandate, and risked federal oversight of local law enforcement. The committee voted 6-3 to send SB 1441 to the 14th order for possible amendment. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1443, which would allow the Department of Corrections director to conditionally release certain incarcerated noncitizen offenders with final deportation orders into ICE custody before they complete their Idaho sentences, with restitution, victim notification, tolling of the remaining sentence, and an indefinite warrant if they return. Supporters said the bill could reduce costs and align with deterrence and accountability, while critics raised concerns about victim safety, unequal treatment compared with U.S. citizen offenders, and the lack of probation or ongoing supervision after release to ICE. After debate, the motion to send SB 1443 to the floor with a due pass recommendation failed 4-5, and the bill was held in committee.

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• Bill 2006 requires a county board of supervisors to mail printed sample ballots for both primary and general
• Chair and Members House Bill 2167 subjects the Attorney General to liability for damages to an injured
• So I think perhaps this is a good message to send that the law should not be stretched to be generous
• In 2024, in the general election alone, 2.8 million early votes were returned, about 85% of all votes
• That way it's in place for the next primary and the general election, but we have lots of time to get

Summary: The Judiciary and Elections Committee approved the minutes from February 18, February 20, and March 4, 2026, then took up several measures while holding others in reserve. House Bill 2006, which would require counties without a USPS processing and distribution center to mail printed sample ballots 14 days before an election instead of 11, received support from the Association of Counties and passed on a 7-0 vote. House Bill 2167, which would impose liability on the Attorney General for certain public nuisance or consumer fraud actions that are dismissed or found meritless, drew opposition from some members who said it would interfere with the AG’s work, but it passed 4-3. The committee also discussed House Bill 2109, a hands-free driving bill that would increase penalties and expand the prohibition to watching or streaming video on a device; after extensive testimony and concerns about vagueness, dash cameras, CarPlay, navigation, and other in-car systems, the chair held the bill without prejudice for stakeholder discussions. The committee then heard House Concurrent Resolution 2016, which would send to voters a proposal to eliminate county vote centers and on-site early voting and require precinct-based polling places with a 2,500-voter cap per precinct. Testimony from voting rights groups, county officials, and rural and tribal representatives strongly opposed the measure, citing higher costs, more provisional ballots, longer lines, delayed results, and reduced access for voters in rural areas and on the Navajo Nation. County representatives asked for a delayed effective date, funding, a higher precinct cap, and a fallback option if precinct sites cannot be secured. After hearing the testimony, the chair announced the resolution would be held without prejudice until the following week to allow further stakeholder discussions with the sponsor.

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• My name is Lillian Corral and I am a Colombian-born immigrant, a first-generation college graduate, and
• I do have a question, just generally speaking. Senator Reyes: Thank you, and welcome.
• I do have a question, just generally speaking: What are your thoughts about offering bachelor's degrees
• Generally speaking, what are your thoughts on bachelor's degrees from community colleges? Yeah.
• Younger generations aren’t consuming and purchasing as much alcohol as older generations.

Committee: Senate Rules

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• When we talk about the supply, pre-processing, and logistics phases, we're looking at the generation,
• In the case of replacement plates, they are generally speaking $30 each, so for each respective plate
• When the account is created, the default is the interest earnings will go to the general fund.
• When the account is created, the default is the interest earnings will go to the general fund.
• So entities would generally go through law enforcement.

Bills: HB2111 , HB2495

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: Interstate 5 bridge, toll facility, bond retirement, transportation, state funding, vehicles, streetcar operation, public safety, urban regulation, 904, all

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• Generally speaking, these forms, the release of interest, must be notarized.
• Generally, a power of attorney must also be notarized.
• Yeah, it sounds like, so generally speaking, both parties have to transfer the title into one of the
• My name is Dana Savage, and I'm an Assistant Attorney General appearing on behalf of the Association
• of Washington Assistant Attorney General.

Bills: SB6252 , SB6265 , SB6081

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: transit support grant, free transit, fare-free transit, zero-fare policy, community college students, technical college students, public transportation, youth transit, student transportation, Washington State, Department of Transportation, local sales tax, voter-approved sales tax, equity, environmental justice, low-barrier access, bus pass, rail transit, public transit agency, transit agency grants

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• Yesterday the Attorney General increased security on people just because they're Muslim.
• This tax goes into the general revenue fund for local governments.
• Representative McFarland: How they choose to spend the general revenue is up to them.
• Representative McFarland: It goes into the overall general revenue fund for the local governments.
• Counsel under the City of Jacksonville General Counsel with respect to binding opinions.

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• Related to Chapter 456, the amendment clarifies that both individuals and the Attorney General, versus
• just the Attorney General, have the ability to commence an action for violations.
• The amendment clarifies that both individuals and the Attorney General, versus just the Attorney General
• We have the list of health care practitioners generally on page two.
• We have the list of health care practitioners generally on page two.

Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs considered several bills. SB 590, by Senator Bradley, would toll the statute of limitations for failure to report suspected child abuse by mandatory reporters until the offense is known to law enforcement, with a retroactivity amendment adopted. Supporters said it would help hold mandatory reporters accountable in institutional abuse cases; it was reported favorably. SB 778, by Senator Simon, would update the definition of forensic client so certain individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism whose charges were dismissed for incompetency could be housed in the same secure setting under Chapter 916, reducing duplicative staffing and space needs at APD; it was also reported favorably. The committee then took up SB 560, by Senator Garcia, which streamlines psychotropic medication procedures for children in DCF custody, clarifies when new medical reports are needed, reduces duplicative background checks, and simplifies consent documentation. An amendment removed language expanding who could serve as a qualified evaluator and revised the Road to Independence Program changes to focus only on post-secondary education services and support, extending eligibility ages to 26 while keeping a five-year maximum. Members discussed fiscal impacts and funding sources, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 1010, by Senator Yarbrough, which strengthens enforcement of existing prohibitions on sex-reassignment prescriptions and procedures for minors and adds civil and criminal penalties, along with Attorney General enforcement authority and related parental rights provisions. An amendment clarified that actions could be brought by individuals as well as the Attorney General and that the provisions apply only to minors. The bill drew extensive public testimony both for and against, with supporters emphasizing child protection and accountability and opponents warning about chilling effects on medical care, schools, and parental rights. Senators raised concerns about standing, scope, and impacts on teachers and clinicians, but the bill was ultimately reported favorably on a 5-1 vote, with Senator Sharif voting no.

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• We're looking at the budget as a whole, but when it's the general revenue that's included, there is over
• And it's the general revenue that's included.
• Key investments in the state university system include $4 billion for education and general activities
• The generation that was conceived, The cliff that is hitting higher education across the nation.
• The generation that was conceived during the Great Recession is reaching high school graduation age,

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education heard a presentation from the Governor’s Office on the proposed education budget, which totals $32.5 billion overall and includes no tuition or fee increases for Florida residents. Officials highlighted major funding for financial aid and scholarships, including Bright Futures, Benacquisto, veteran-related scholarships, EASE, Open Door, law enforcement/first responder programs, and workforce initiatives. They also emphasized increases for workforce education, Florida College System operations, nursing pipeline and line funds, and university operations, performance funding, and faculty recruitment and retention. Committee members asked questions about the Ocoee Scholarship, the proposed post-secondary Guardian program, and how university recruitment and retention funds would be used; officials said the Ocoee Scholarship remains funded at current levels, the Guardian program would offer flexible campus safety options, and the university funds would be distributed to institutions for faculty recruitment and retention without additional directives. The committee then heard from a series of appointees and reappointees to boards of trustees for state colleges and universities, who described their backgrounds and priorities. Testimony consistently focused on affordability, workforce alignment, nursing and allied health programs, dual enrollment, adult learners, and local economic needs. Several trustees highlighted strong nursing NCLEX pass rates, expansion of campuses or programs, and efforts to tailor education to regional workforce demands such as health care, construction, law enforcement, aviation, and hospitality. One appointee from Miami-Dade College emphasized helping adult students return and complete degrees by easing credit transfer and admissions barriers. After hearing from the appointees, the committee took up the full slate of confirmations as a block. A motion was made and the roll was called; the confirmations were approved favorably, with members voting yes and no opposition recorded. The committee then adjourned.

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• We're looking at the budget as a whole, but when it's the general revenue that's included, there is over
• And it's the general revenue that's included.
• Key investments in the state university system include $4 billion for education and general activities
• Key investments in the state university system include $4 billion for education and general activities
• The generation that was conceived, The generation that was conceived during the Great Recession is reaching

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education received a presentation from the Governor’s Office on the proposed higher education budget, which emphasized no tuition or fee increases for Florida residents, continued affordability, and increased funding across workforce, colleges, and universities. The presentation highlighted major investments in Bright Futures, other scholarships, workforce development, the Florida College System, and the State University System, including funding for performance, student success, campus safety, and faculty recruitment and retention. Committee members asked questions about the Ocoee Scholarship, the proposed Guardian program on campuses, and how university recruitment and retention funds would be used; officials said the Ocoee Scholarship remains funded at current levels, Guardian options could vary by campus, and university funds would be distributed to institutions for faculty recruitment and retention without additional directives. The committee then heard testimony from a series of appointees and reappointees to boards of trustees for state colleges and universities. Witnesses from Eastern Florida State College, Lake-Sumter State College, State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota, Miami Dade College, Northwest Florida State College, and St. Johns River State College described their backgrounds and stressed workforce development, affordability, dual enrollment, nursing, cybersecurity, adult learners, and local economic needs. Several highlighted strong nursing outcomes and job placement, and some discussed campus expansion, business incubators, and programs tailored to regional industries. One appointee from Miami Dade College emphasized helping adult students return and complete degrees by better using prior credits. After hearing from the appointees, the committee took up the confirmation package as a block. A motion was made and seconded, the roll was called, and the confirmations were reported favorably by the committee. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Since about 25 years ago, honestly, that's been the process generally in place.
• We have expanded and made more generous the funding packages, particularly for small systems.
• Our annual application process, generally speaking, is about 18 to 24 months.
• On slide 23, we see the general characteristics of the program. It's getting started.
• We have a lot of computer-aided generation models that could be applied.

Committee: House New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee

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• I'm the General Manager for the Edwards Aquifer Authority, here today for the bill, and just wanted to
• I'm the General Counsel of the Texas Rural Water Association.
• I'm the general manager of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
• I'm general counsel for Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation.
• That's in general. There's nothing special happening there.

Bills: HB5208 , SB863 , SB1243 , SB1624 , SB1965 , SB2660 , SB2702 , SB2885

Committee: House Natural Resources

Keywords: water filtration, public drinking water, health and safety, well maintenance, water quality, Edwards Aquifer, water conservation, reclaimed water, aquifer storage, environmental protection, public utility agency, dissolution, local government, regulatory framework, municipal authority, Texas Water Bank, Texas Water Trust, water rights, water banking, instream flow