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• With some modifications, it would amend the Texas Finance Code by adding a section to prohibit motor
• And how does that blend into our election network?
• Their addresses, and some election officials use those addresses for mail pieces.

Bills: HB12, HB149, HB12, HB149, SB229, SB1361, SB1749, SB1897, SB2113, SB2566, SB2677, SB1652, SB2327, SB2344, SB2696

Keywords: election law, attorney general, prosecution, criminal offenses, law enforcement, jurisdiction, voter fraud, local prosecuting attorney, public safety, communication, governor approval, interoperability, political subdivision, radio systems, artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance

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• First, subsection B is amended to replace the term "rules and regulations" with "dedicatory instruments
• Those board members, whether they're elected or appointed, when they don't have this access...
• Popular sovereignty requires that the people's elected and appointed representatives have complete access
• members of local government subdivisions are denied access to records from the very entities they are elected
• donut hole is to empower city managers, ISD superintendents, and local government directors to block elected

Bills: HB12, HB149, SB229, SB1361, SB1749, SB1897, SB2113, SB2566, SB2677, SB1652, SB2327, SB2344, SB2696, HB12, HB149

Keywords: artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance, automobile sales, finance, retail seller, motor vehicle purchase, motor vehicle sales, pricing restrictions, third-party financing, education, funding, student assessment, accountability, standards, motor vehicle, financing

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• There is an amendment. Okay, let's go back. Who's got the amendment?
• Any further discussion on the bill as amended? So moved. The bill is amended, so moved.
• Is there any opposition to the bill as amended?
• We've got an amendment, I think, on HB250.
• We've got an amendment. Senator Madison, do you want to explain what that amendment is?

Bills: HB2, HB43, HB49, HB94, HB137, HB156, HB200, HB250, HB3, HB42

Keywords: vaccination, parental consent, minors, medical consent, guardian approval, criminal procedure, split sentencing, probation, Class A felony, Class B felony, minimum confinement, HB49, Alabama criminal code, capital offense, capital punishment, death penalty, rape in the first degree, sodomy in the first degree, sexual torture, child sexual abuse

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• . amendment. amendment.
• I know I voted for it, but I just wanted to ... as amended. amendment. amendment.
• amended. Any questions? amended. Any questions?
• A >> as<00:46:46.319> amended. >> as amended. >> as amended.
• amendment. explain the amendment. amendment. explain the amendment.

Bills: HB1, HB198, HB11, HB32, HB33, HB34, HB56, HB68, HB72, HB101, HB102, HB110, HB154, HB166, HB168, HB274, SB114, HB1, HB198, HB11, HB32, HB33, HB34, HB56, HB68, HB72, HB101, HB102, HB110, HB154, HB166, HB168, HB274, SB114

Keywords: DUI, driving under the influence, ignition interlock, interlock device, driver license suspension, restricted license, motor vehicle, alcohol offense, first offense, repeat offender, blood alcohol concentration, BAC, license revocation, Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, ALEA, public safety, traffic safety, chemical dependency, substance abuse, court referral program

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• Representative Butler, we have an amendment? I don't know.
• Chairman and members, yes, it's just a technical amendment.
• I make the motion to amend and approve Amendment 4490. Is there any objection?
• McLeod, Amendment 4424?
• And that's what the amendment does. Do I have any objections to amending with 4424?

Bills: HCR54, HCR79, HCR87, HCR94, HCR104, HB1209

Keywords: migratory waterfowl, hunting regulations, flooded crops, wildlife management, environmental impact, hunting, Kisatchie National Forest, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, deer hunting, dogs, conservation, hunting heritage, federal regulations, Senator Kennedy, wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, legislative support, environment, protective measures, boating safety

Summary: The Senate Natural Resources Committee met on March 27 with a quorum present, approved prior minutes, and then took up several resolutions and one bill related to wildlife, water resources, and conservation. H.C.R. 79, as amended, urged the U.S. Forest Service and the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to work together to allow the use of dogs for hunting in Kisatchie National Forest; supporters described it as a traditional hunting practice that has been restricted for years and could benefit local hunters and businesses. H.C.R. 104, as amended, asked the Department of Conservation and Energy and the Louisiana Geological Survey to study and modernize the collection, retention, and access to subsurface data, with members emphasizing the need to avoid sharing company-specific information. H.C.R. 87 was reported favorably to support correspondence from U.S. Sen. Kennedy regarding duck flyway management, H.C.R. 54 was reported favorably to study the impact of flooded corn on migratory waterfowl and restore an enforcement mechanism related to hunting over intentionally flooded crops, and H.C.R. 94 was reported favorably to require annual boating safety reports to legislative committees. The committee then heard HB 1209, which would have paused new cooperative endeavor agreements for surface water withdrawals while allowing existing agreements to continue and be renewed through December 31, 2036. The author said the bill was intended to give the state time to develop a more comprehensive, data-driven surface water strategy and to address invasive species such as giant salvinia, which he said has severely affected waterways in his district. Members and witnesses acknowledged the seriousness of the issue, but there was concern that the bill was too complex to move quickly in the session. The committee discussed converting it into a study resolution instead, and the bill was deferred without objection. The meeting then adjourned.

Bills: HB165, HB603, SB77, SB140, SB185

Keywords: HB165, lottery proceeds, Lottery Proceeds Fund, Veterans Service Grant Fund, constitutional amendment, veterans, military veterans, veterans' benefits, veterans services, family support, state lottery, education funding, Minimum Foundation Program, problem gambling, compulsive gaming, state treasurer, ballot proposition, constitutional referendum, lottery revenue, Louisiana resident veterans

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• And I'll ask for the amendment to proceed.
• Chairman, I'll take up that amendment. Clark, would you please read the amendment? Absolutely, Mr.
• I move to amend House Bill number 3075...
• So, that's the amendment. Do we pass on the amendment from Senator Hall, seconded from the chair?
• The amendment is adopted. Members, we're back on the bill's amendment. Will there be...

Bills: HB1590, HB3075, HB3548, HB3661, HB3986, HB4273, HB4346

Keywords: education funding, linked deposits, education infrastructure, charter schools, nonprofit organizations, Oklahoma Education Infrastructure Program, rounding, cash payments, public finance, Oklahoma Common Cents Act, political subdivision, youth entrepreneurship, tax exemption, small business, income tax, Oklahoma Youth Entrepreneurs Promotion and Development Act, HB3661, Oklahoma sales tax, sales tax exemption, revenue and taxation

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• the evaluation criteria used by groundwater conservation... districts in Texas before issuing or amending
• HB 1633 addresses this by amending the Water Code to add exempt wells to the list of factors that a groundwater
• protections for registrants against the unreasonable impacts of new groundwater permits or permit amendments
• give those people standing should they file a protest against a new permit or a new application or amendment
• Launched by Senator Hinojosa, Senator Kochhorst's recommendation amends that House Bill 2018 do pass

Bills: HB2018, HB1633, HB1689, SB612, SB3058

Keywords: agricultural conservation, land preservation, environmental protection, wildlife habitat, Texas Farm and Ranch, groundwater conservation district, Texas Water Code, water permit, permit amendment, groundwater permit, water rights, aquifer, well registration, exempt wells, beneficial use, water conservation, groundwater quality, well plugging, Hill Country Priority Groundwater Management Area, surface water resources

Bills: SB 250, SB 375, SB 536, SB 845, SB 1633, SB 1944, SB 1957, SB 2081, SB 2137, SB 2262, SB 2299, SB 2419, SB 2452, SB 2522, SB 2549, SB 2594, SB 2605, SB 2631, SB 2639, SB 2675, SB 3029, SJR 60, HB 22, HB 1392, HB 2525

Keywords: municipal annexation, railroad, adjacent areas, local government, property rights, healthcare provider, Harris County Hospital District, hospital funding, healthcare services, public health program, home loans, nurses, veterans, public servants, Texas Heroes program, low-interest loans, social workers, housing assistance, housing tax credits, disaster recovery

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• Chair moves that Senate Bill 1062 be approved without amendment.
• With that context, are you aware of concerns that referencing or amending the 1925 ban in new legislation
• That statute was amended to allow lawsuits related to pregnancy loss.
• It's in the situation of an elective abortion where the baby starved, and the birth is then due.
• Have required in that situation that the father, if the woman elected to do so, would have the duty to

Bills: HB229, HB3990, HB5082, HB5510, HB229

Keywords: biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, flags, display, state law, municipalities, government buildings, drug enforcement, local control, home rule, municipal charter, county policy, ordinance preemption, state preemption, attorney general enforcement, civil penalties, mandamus

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• Texas bans elective abortions.
• I have a teenage son and I've never missed an election where I could vote.
• Amendment rights.
• This is a Bell County elected official. That's correct. County Commissioner. That's right.
• I should hope that the First Amendment applies to everyone in this room equally, especially our elected

Bills: HB229, HB229, HB3990, HB5082, HB5510

Keywords: HB 229, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county dues, county association, state association of counties, lobbying, lobbyist, public funds, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, Government Code Chapter 556, Local Government Code Section 89.002, legislative advocacy, municipal government, county government, city government, special district

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• Using deepfake technology, the chair moves that House Bill 449 without amendments be reported favorably
• Okay, Representative Louderback moves that House Bill 1713 without amendments be reported favorably to
• OK, Representative Louderback moves that House Bill 1871 without amendment be reported favorably to the
• House Bill 2180 without amendments be reported favorably to the full House with a recommendation that
• The chair moves that House Bill 2282, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full House with

Bills: HB867, HB1347, HB1801, HB1820, HB2197, HB2617, HB3110, HB3166, HB3330, HB4237, HB4342, HB4629, HB4933, HJR148

Keywords: criminal case dismissal, attorney discretion, law enforcement misconduct, judicial approval, evidence, judicial consent, transparency, healthcare, Medicare, insurance, elderly, retired, benefits, access, cost, criminal justice, case dismissal, prosecutorial discretion, law enforcement oversight, criminal procedure

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• Specifically, the bill number one amends Article 45A.
• I know you're way... a long time ago before you were the elected...
• I love the 4th Amendment, the 5th Amendment. The 2nd Amendment is probably one of my favorites.
• That was an elected DA who told me that today.
• I'm trying to figure out why you chose to be the elected DA.

Bills: HB867, HB1347, HB1801, HB1820, HB2197, HB2617, HB3110, HB3166, HB3330, HB4237, HB4342, HB4629, HB4933, HJR148

Keywords: criminal case dismissal, attorney discretion, law enforcement misconduct, judicial approval, evidence, judicial consent, transparency, healthcare, Medicare, insurance, elderly, retired, benefits, access, cost, criminal justice, case dismissal, prosecutorial discretion, law enforcement oversight, criminal procedure

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• I do, but we just got the amendment. When they handed me the amendment, I thought it was the bill.
• amendment.
• That's what the purpose of the amendment is. Mr. President, I move that we adopt the amendment.
• In that case, I'll second the motion on the amendment. I'll second the motion on the amendment.
• Approve the amendment, say "aye." Any opposed? All right, we'll have the amendment now.

Bills: SB282, SB300, HB72, HB396, SB282, SB300, HB72, HB396

Keywords: virtual currency, cryptocurrency, tax exemption, state tax law, digital assets, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, business incentives, economic impact, firefighter, license plate, fees, funds distribution, support programs, memorial, disabled veterans, property tax exemption, debt-to-income ratio, homestead, veterans affairs

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• House Bill 2210 seeks to amend several sections of the code to formally recognize the United States Space
• HJR 165 basically allows the constitutional amendment to allow the codes to be changed and enforced,
• So the last time the state actually came together to amend our constitution was in 1947. Wow.
• So, we do need a constitutional amendment? Correct. We do need it? Yes. All right. Thank you.
• substitute addresses this issue by changing the word "shall" to "may," which will allow the corporation to amend

Bills: HCR7, HB1557, HB1608, HB2061, HB2201, HB2210, HB2426, HB2754, HJR165, HB2513, HCR7

Keywords: Veterans of Foreign Wars, veterans, commemoration, military service, recognition, September 29, waiver programs, toll roads, discount programs, transportation, affordable housing, land bank program, low-income households, Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, HB 2061, Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 225, State Highway 242, Interstate Highway 69, Montgomery County

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• The bill seeks to amend Chapter 28. 8a of the Texas Water Code by implementing, implementing planning
• Members, this is the constitutional amendment. heard earlier this morning. The chair moves that H.
• Seven without amendment be reported favorably to the full house.
• this is the gcd grant funding bill we heard earlier today the chair moves that hb fourteen Without amendment
• HB 422, without amendment, be reported favorably to the full House with the recommendation that it do

Bills: HB 1089, HB 1163, HB 1177, HB 1238, HB1318, HB1400, HB1407, HB1532, HJR7, HJR7

Keywords: coastal protection, environmental management, Gulf Coast, storm risk management, funding, Texas General Land Office, healthcare, insurance reform, patient access, insurance regulation, affordable care, health insurance, consumer rights, coverage transparency, claims process, insurance regulations, aggregate production, environmental impact, financial responsibility, reclamation

Bills: HB 1089, HB 1163, HB 1177, HB 1238, HB1318, HB1400, HB1407, HB1532, HJR7, HJR7

Keywords: coastal protection, environmental management, Gulf Coast, storm risk management, funding, Texas General Land Office, healthcare, insurance reform, patient access, insurance regulation, affordable care, health insurance, consumer rights, coverage transparency, claims process, insurance regulations, aggregate production, environmental impact, financial responsibility, reclamation

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• So we had an amendment, and the substitute took out all the, you know, ...the substitute took out all

Bills: SB197, HB140, SB214, HB214, HB147, HB270, SB73

Keywords: business regulation, nonprofit entities, electronic filing, merger agreements, limited liability companies, partnerships, property transfer, termination fees, HB140, private sewer systems, wastewater utilities, Public Service Commission, PSC jurisdiction, utility regulation, rate setting, rate consolidation, affiliated systems, common ownership, private utilities, sewer rates

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• We have past resolutions of support in over 80 counties across the state, representing 410 other elected
• This is just the constitutional amendment enabling the exemption of the. ad valorem feed store tax.
• amended this local tax rule and and that rule was challenged. uh, in court, in district court, uh, in
• I can assure you that my constituents and those around the state here today by so many locally elected
• I was talking about if you were amending chapter 380 agreements to say okay you can do them on property

Bills: HB134, HB135, HB 1109, HB 1243, HB1392, HB1399, HJR99, HB134, HB135

Keywords: sales tax, use tax, local tax, municipal tax, county tax, tax sourcing, place of business, principal business location, small business, retailer, marketplace seller, economic development agreement, Chapter 321, Chapter 323, Tax Code, Texas Comptroller, local sales and use tax, tax jurisdiction, order consummation, ship-to location

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• There's an amendment on this, and I'll move a... It should be first. ...and I'll move an amendment.
• Okay, we've adopted the amendment. Are there any questions on the amendment?
• I'd like to go ahead and adopt the amendments or discuss the amendments. ...or discuss the amendments
• The amendment—I said amendments earlier; y'all forgive me—it is a two-page amendment.
• Senator Kelly's going to offer the amendment. Is there a second on the amendment?

Bills: HB191, HB35, HB29, HB123, HB35, HB29, HB191, HB123

Keywords: sales tax, use tax, sales and use tax, local tax exemption, county tax, municipal tax, county commission, municipality, Alabama Department of Revenue, tax exemption, ordinance, resolution, fiscal year, September 1 effective date, notice requirement, local government, tax administration, revenue law, state and local taxation, volunteer firefighters