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• It's a men's chapter, Chapter 409, Acts of the 61st Legislature, Regular Session in 1969, to authorize
• So, and they're funded through those Chapter 133 funds. But it doesn't have to be that way.
• It modifies or brings to date Chapter 82 dealing with condominium associations and Chapter 209 dealing
• Chapter 92 of the Property Code on landlord-tenant issues was written in 1983.
• Chapter 94 is also being amended because it's a parallel statute that deals with home tenancies.

Bills: HB431 , HB648 , HB 1006 , HB1926 , HB2037 , HB2468 , HB2788 , HB2791 , HB3255 , HB3260

Committee: House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

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• Next bill on the calendar: SB 1415, an act amending Title 20, Chapter 2, Article 3.2, Arizona Revised
• SB 1015, an act amending Title 12, Chapter 5.1, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section
• SB 1015 enact amending Title 12 Chapter 5.1 Article 1, Arizona, Vice Statutes, by adding section 12-574
• SB 1015, an act amending Title 12, Chapter 5.1, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section
• SB 1057, an act repealing section 16-504, Arizona Revised Statutes, and amending Title 16, Chapter 4,

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• </c><00:10:12.560><c> 13</c> is there any reference to chapter 13 is there any reference to chapter 13
• </c><00:21:36.320><c> 13A.03</c> council, but under chapter 13A.03 council, but under chapter 13A.03
• assistance chapter.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

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• The strategy will also make it possible to enact the Chapter 90 bill, which is a five-year, $300 million
• In addition to the surplus fair share funds, Chapter 90 funding remains a cornerstone of our commitment
• Together, these investments from Chapter 90 support to RTA funding reflect a broader unified vision,
• Currently, it looks as if Chapter 70 would come in around $240 million for the City of Boston.
• It's Chapter 90, but it's other things as well.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Ways and Means

Summary: The hearing focused on House Bill 55, the governor’s FY25 supplemental budget proposal to spend about $1.3 billion in surplus Fair Share revenue. House and Senate chairs framed the bill as a one-time opportunity to invest fairly in education and transportation, while also noting the need to protect the state’s long-term fiscal balance. Administration officials said the proposal should be considered alongside the FY26 budget and related bills, since the governor’s broader Fair Share plan aims for roughly an even split between education and transportation over time. Secretary of Administration and Finance Matthew Gorzkowicz, Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt, and Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler outlined the administration’s priorities. Transportation funding would go mainly to the MBTA and related reserves, including money for the Federal Transit Administration reserve, MBTA stabilization reserve, low-income fares, winter resilience, RTA workforce support, MassDOT workforce and project delivery, and micro-transit grants. Education funding would support universal preschool expansion, early education and care capacity, early literacy tutoring, adult basic education and ESOL, early college and career technical education, MyCAP expansion, and special education circuit breaker funding. The administration emphasized that many of these investments are one-time or multi-year measures designed to address current needs without creating unsustainable recurring costs. Committee members raised concerns about regional equity, especially the large share of transportation money going to the MBTA versus regional transit authorities and rural areas. Several members asked for more detail on how the proposal would benefit Western Massachusetts and other non-MBTA regions, and whether micro-transit and Chapter 90-related investments would be sufficient. Education questions focused on special education reimbursement shortfalls, federal funding cuts to school districts, and how CTE and vocational investments would align students with workforce needs. The administration said it would provide additional data on MBTA versus RTA investment and explained that the special education circuit breaker and transportation reimbursement changes were intended to improve predictability and relief for districts. After the administration panel, Jessica Tang of AFT Massachusetts testified in support of using Fair Share funds to protect public education amid federal uncertainty and cuts. She argued that schools are facing a fiscal cliff, that vulnerable students would be hit hardest by funding losses, and that the Fair Share revenue should be used to preserve services and support students’ needs.

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Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the pledge, confirmed a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber then received House messages referring House Bill 614 on supplemental appropriations and House Bill 224 on the distribution and use of tax funds to the Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee. Committee reports followed on several bills, including favorable reports for House Bills 169, 542, 593, and 13, with HB 542 amended in committee. The Senate also referred Senator Orr’s proposed rules change to the Rules Committee. A series of resolutions were taken up and adopted, including Senate Resolution 109 creating the Alabama Boating Safety Task Force, Senate Joint Resolutions 102 and 103, House Joint Resolutions 237, 215, 216, 218, and 235, Senate Joint Resolution 88 supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s nuclear life cycle innovation effort, Senate Joint Resolution 93 creating a rural EMS and volunteer fire department study commission, Senate Joint Resolution 94 commending Exchange Club of Tuscaloosa Officer of the Year honorees, and Senate Joint Resolution 110 commending William Riley Hawkins Jr. on his retirement from AARP Alabama. The Senate also recognized several guests in the gallery, including local school superintendents and a student visitor. The chamber then moved through local legislation, adopting BRs and passing numerous local bills and constitutional amendments, including measures for Mobile, Prichard, Class 2 municipalities, Mingo County, Talladega County, Perry County, Wilcox County, Clay County, Washington County, and Madison County. Senate Bill 376 on Mobile County and Senate Bill 379 on Madison County were both passed and transmitted. Most local bills passed on unanimous or near-unanimous votes using the previous roll. The Senate also adopted Special Order Calendar Resolution 111, setting a special order calendar for the 27th legislative day that prioritized a long list of appropriations, education, retirement, dam safety, and higher education bills. On that calendar, House Bills 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 565, and Senate Bill 380 were taken up. HB 235’s committee substitute was tabled, a floor substitute was adopted restoring funding to the McQuain Center and removing some arts grants, and the bill passed. HB 236 passed after a language amendment. HB 237 passed as the Education Opportunities Reserve Fund bill. HB 238 passed after a floor substitute that shifted arts grants, added Voices for Alabama’s Children, adjusted RAISE Act weights, and increased funding for poverty, special education, and gifted students, along with a small amendment. HB 239 passed as the public education employee pay raise bill, with a substitute adding a retiree bonus and members discussing that the bonus would also be carried through SB 380. HB 240, HB 241, HB 242, and HB 565 all passed. SB 380 on the teachers retirement system received committee amendments and was being advanced as the vehicle for the retiree bonus, with Senator Orr explaining the bonus would be about $33 million and based on $1 per month of service for eligible retirees with at least 10 years of service.

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• So these rules, this chapter, explains what public drinking water systems must do.
• This chapter explains what public drinking water systems must do to make sure customers are served with
• , and then referred to... ...identified in the statute or in other rule chapters, and then referred to
• those Idaho Code sections or rule chapters within the rule.
• Most of the changes throughout this chapter really address wording and format changes as required by

Committee: House Environment, Energy and Technology

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• Plano, located in Collin County, is actually the largest Texas city not currently qualifying for Chapter
• Specifically, we're seeing Chapter 380 rebate agreements used not to incentivize new investment, but
• It doesn't eliminate the use of Chapter 380 rebate agreements.
• This is not how Chapter 380 agreements were meant to operate.
• Chapter 207 specifies a suitable job that someone should be applying for.

Bills: SB317 , SB1250 , SB1520 , SB1950 , SB2298 , SB2532 , SB2539 , SB2747 , SB2925 , SB2993

Committee: Senate Economic Development

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• Resolutions commending the Greater Boston Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals on
• the Chamber some guests from the American Association of Safety Professionals, the Greater Boston Chapter
• Whereas the Greater Boston Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals will recognize May
• Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Massachusetts Senate hereby commends the Greater Boston Chapter
• On November 20, 2024, I signed into law Chapter 238 of the Acts of 2024, also known as the Mass Leads

Summary: The Senate first adopted a resolution commending the Greater Boston Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals for recognizing North American Occupational Safety and Health Week and Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day. Senator Paul Feeney introduced the resolution, welcomed guests from the organization, and the chamber adopted it by voice vote before taking a photo with the guests. The Senate then received a gubernatorial message transmitting the Ride Safe Act, which would enhance the safe use of micromobility devices such as mopeds, electric scooters, and bikes. The message noted the issue had been studied by a special commission created under the Mass Leads Act, and the matter was referred to the Committee on Transportation. The chamber also gave final passage to several local bills, including measures affecting Rutland recall elections, Dedham-Westwood Water District creditable service, Lancaster’s Animal Control Commission, Fairhaven’s charter, Orange’s annual town meeting date, a town administrator for Hopedale, and a sick leave bank for a Department of Children and Families employee. In addition, the Senate adopted an order requiring electronic filing of amendments to the General Appropriation Bill and setting the bill for second reading on May 19, 2026 as the only item on the calendar. The Senate adjourned to meet again on Thursday at 11 a.m.

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• Resolutions commending the Greater Boston Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals on
• the Chamber some guests from the American Association of Safety Professionals, the Greater Boston Chapter
• of the whereas clauses and the resolution that we are about to adopt: Whereas the Greater Boston Chapter
• Now therefore be it resolved that the Massachusetts Senate hereby commends the Greater Boston Chapter
• On November 20, 2024, I signed into law Chapter 238 of the Acts of 2024, also known as the Mass Leads

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• At 7.18 to 7.24 of the bill, the commission is subject to chapter 13 and chapter 13D, the open meetings
• At 7.18 to 7.24 of the bill, the commission is subject to chapter 13 and chapter 13D, the open meetings
• At 7.18 to 7.24 of the bill, the commission is subject to chapter 13 and chapter 13D, the open meetings
• At 7.18 to 7.24 of the bill, the commission is subject to chapter 13 and chapter 13D, the open meetings
• c><00:03:48.480><c> the</c><00:03:48.599><c> open</c> chapter 13 and chapter 13d the open chapter 13

Bills: HF390 , HF1202 , HF550

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

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• Senate Bill 1014, enacting Title 20, Chapter 2, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, adding Section
• Senate Bill 1194, an act amending Title 32, Chapter 32, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, by
• Senate Bill 1194, an act amending Title 32, Chapter 32, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, by
• Amending Title 36, Chapter 4.02, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Section 36-420.06
• Senate Bill 1398, an act amending Title 36, Chapter 29, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by

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• One of these laws is Title 58, Chapter 13, Idaho Code.
• One of these laws is Title 58, Chapter 13, Idaho Code, commonly referred to as the Lake Protection Act
• Following Executive Order 2020-1, zero-based regulation, this rule chapter was scheduled to be repealed
• Idaho Code 58, Chapter 6 authorizes the state, Idaho Code 58, Chapter 6 authorizes the State Board of
• Following zero-based regulation executive order, this chapter received comprehensive review throughout

Committee: House Resources and Conservation

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• House Bill 3892 is a bill that addresses vagueness and closes loopholes that exist in Chapters 232 and
• As Chairman Bell pointed out, Chapter 232 is clear that counties cannot regulate.
• rule, a rule clearly aimed at reducing damage, despite having no express authority to do so under Chapters
• This substitute adds provisions subject to a development agreement under Chapter 212.171 of the Local
• The thing I want to focus on today and ask for your consideration is Chapter 43 development agreements

Bills: SB840 , HB2025 , HB2512 , HB3139 , HB3798 , HB3892 , HB4373 , HB4398 , HB4582 , HB4689 , HB5187 , HB5658 , HB5666

Committee: House Land & Resource Management

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Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

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• with the Secretary of State's office under Chapter 351.
• Yes, there are a lot of corporate entities that are registered under Chapter 351, but there are a whole
• So we are going to simply strip that under Chapter 351 language.
• I get the removing under Chapter 351 too limiting.
• I get the removing under Chapter 351 too limiting.

Committee: House Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment

Summary: The Commerce Committee first met in executive session and considered a substitute for Senate Bill 973. Members adopted an amendment that revised the bill’s title and removed language tied to “certain written disclosures” and a two-year unused-facilities requirement from related school property language. After adopting the amendment and rolling it into the House Committee substitute, the committee voted the bill do pass by a 6-3 roll call vote. The committee then held a public hearing on Senate Bill 907 and related bills, dealing with abusive website access litigation. Senator Brad Hudson said the measure targets a single plaintiff’s pattern of threatening businesses with ADA-related website lawsuits and settlements, and explained changes made to refine definitions and extend coverage to political subdivisions. Witnesses from the Missouri Chamber, NFIB, Associated Industries of Missouri, the Columbia Chamber, the Missouri Insurance Coalition, and the Missouri Broadband Providers Association testified in support, describing the suits as costly and coercive for small businesses and nonprofits. Members questioned the scope of the bill, including whether it should also cover churches and nonprofits, and whether the “good faith” standard in the Senate version was too vague or burdensome. A committee attorney explained that good faith would likely be a fact-based issue decided by a court under a preponderance standard. Several members expressed support for narrowing the bill to avoid broader tort reform, while others raised concerns about litigation costs and the lack of an early mechanism to stop abusive suits. No opposition testimony was presented, and the committee adjourned after the hearing.

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• House Bill 4307 proposes approximately $1.2 billion in bonding for the Chapter 90 program, along with
• The Chapter 90 program, along with three additional key transportation programs and projects.
• The bill proposes a one-year authorization of $300 million for the Chapter 90 program, a 50% increase
• Of this funding, $200 million will be distributed to all municipalities based on the standard Chapter
• The standard Chapter 90 program distribution formula is 58% for road mileage, 21% for population, and

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and first took up a Rules Committee report recommending adoption of a resolution honoring the 200th anniversary of the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in New Bedford. The House suspended the rules and adopted the resolution. The Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee then reported a series of local bills for consideration, including measures on legal notices, charter changes for Chicopee, Bridgewater, Wellesley, Weston, Somerville, and Watertown, as well as bills on firefighter residency, a checkout bag fee in Sudbury, senior tax exemption eligibility in Williamstown, and liquor licenses in Lexington. The House suspended Rule 7A, gave the bills second reading, and ordered them to a third reading. The House also considered a Ways and Means report on H. 4257, financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges. The committee recommended an amendment in the form of a substitute bill, H. 4307, authorizing $1.185 billion in general obligation bonds. After suspension of the rules, the House adopted the amendment and ordered the bill to a third reading. Later, during floor debate on H. 4307, members spoke in support of the bill as a major transportation funding package, emphasizing Chapter 90 aid, road mileage-based distribution, culvert and small bridge repairs, congestion relief projects, and the bill’s fiscal and credit-rating benefits. A roll call was ordered, and the bill passed to be engrossed 156-0. The House also passed to be engrossed a bill validating the results of a special election in Hardwick. In addition, the House adopted an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. and agreed to adjourn in memory of former Representative and Senator Matthew C. Patrick of Falmouth. The session included several guest introductions, including Mandela Fellows studying at Bridgewater State University, former legislator Vincent Dimacido, Bellingham Council on Aging guests, and interns in Representative Linsky’s office.

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• 295, Chapter 2, relating to motor fuel.
• House Bill 2197, amending Title 13, Chapter 29, A.R.S., relating to water access.
• Relating to Title 9, Chapter 4, Article 6, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section...
• House Bill 2930, amending Title 44, Chapter 38, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by...
• House Bill 4117, amending Title 13, Chapter...

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, journal approval, guest introductions, and a proclamation recognizing March as International Women’s Celebration Month. Members also welcomed guests from several school districts and the Arizona FFA. The chamber then moved through first readings of numerous Senate bills and took up several motions, including reconsideration of HB 2169 and referral of HB 210 and HB 2103 to an additional Committee of the Whole for further amendment. In Committee of the Whole, the House advanced HB 2100 and HB 2103 with technical amendments and due-pass recommendations. It then considered a series of bills on Calendar 2, including HB 2048, HB 2364, HB 2415, HB 2775, HB 2833, HB 2862, HB 2870, HB 2995, and HB 4067. Debate centered on election administration, sovereignty and international organizations, private school regulation, law enforcement face coverings, domestic violence and coercive control, and voter roll categories. HB 2862 drew the most procedural attention, with a division vote on a substitute amendment; the House rejected a motion to replace the adopted amendment, and the report was later adopted. On Calendar 3, the House considered education bills. HB 2093, which repeals the requirement for K-12 health education to include mental health instruction, prompted extensive debate over student suicide prevention, school counseling, parental responsibility, and whether schools should provide mental health support; it received a due-pass recommendation by a 27-22 division vote. The House also advanced HB 2313, which was described as responding to a Tucson Unified School District work stoppage tied to a political protest, and HB 2423, HB 2478, and other education measures after amendments and, in one case, withdrawal of an appropriations amendment. The session continued into HB 2830 as the transcript ended.

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• SB 1834, an act amending laws 2024, chapter 211, section 6, making capital outlay appropriations for
• SB 1835, an act amending section 55-572, as amended by Laws 2024, chapter 210, repealing sections 55-
• 572 and 55-575 as amended by Laws 2024, chapter 210, section 3, relating to commerce.
• , as amended by Laws 2024, Chapter 210, Section 3.
• Amending Title 43, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Chapter 18. Relating to taxation.

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• I believe it did have to do with the chapter in which we are recognized within the statute in Chapter
• So can you explain more on Chapter 334 why that would be more appropriate than a chapter, as, for example
• , a pharmacist is Chapter 338, a dentist is Chapter 332, and so on through the list?
• They all have separate chapters.
• that's where their chapter and statute lives for their practice.

Committee: House Health and Mental Health

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• 30B and Chapter 40, recognizing the unique undertaking and potential public benefits.
• They want to override Chapter 30B, the Uniform Procurement Act, and Chapter 40, an act governing a municipality's
• Two people who have a restaurant background talking about sewers, Chapter 80 and 83.
• L. c. 83, § 27, and also Chapter 80. We didn't know all this.
• We're here to support Senate Bill 1475, Chapter 83, and Senate Bill 1476, Chapter 80.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

Summary: The committee opened its hearing with procedural remarks, including a strict three-minute testimony limit, livestream instructions, and a July 1 deadline for written testimony. Chairs Lewis and Rauch then heard testimony on a wide range of municipal home rule petitions and related bills, with many local officials and advocates being taken out of order because of the large turnout. A major topic was firefighter residency. Representatives of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts and Sen. Keenan supported H. 2260/S. 1449, which would replace the current 15-mile residency rule for non-civil-service fire departments with a negotiable standard, generally allowing residency within 15 miles and permitting expansion through collective bargaining. Supporters said the change would improve recruitment and retention amid the housing crisis and create parity with civil-service departments. Acton Fire Chief Anita Arnhum and Sen. Senna also backed H. 4168 for Acton, making similar arguments about recruitment, paramedics, and the need for local flexibility. The committee also heard strong support for charter overhaul petitions for Somerville and Lynn. Somerville officials, including Rep. Barber, Mayor Ballantyne, Councilor Jake Wilson, and charter committee member Beverly Schwartz, described a years-long public process to replace an 1890s-era charter with a modern document emphasizing transparency, public participation, clearer governance, and a possible change to the mayor’s term length. Lynn Mayor Nicholson similarly supported a charter update to modernize city operations and financial procedures. Cambridge-related charter and procurement reforms were also briefly endorsed by Rep. Cabral. Other bills discussed included a proposal by Sen. Eldridge and Rep. Scarsdale to create a state grant program for municipal sustainability directors, and regional school finance bills supported by Rep. Lanatra and Jason Frazier to expand special education reserve funds and create a regional school assessment reserve fund. Acton witnesses also supported library governance changes and a checkout bag charge proposal. The committee heard sharply divided testimony on Quincy’s H. 3897, a 50-year lease extension for Quarry Hills/Granite Links: Quincy officials and business supporters praised the public-private partnership and future investment potential, while residents argued the lease was too long, should be competitively bid, and deserved more oversight and auditing. The hearing also included testimony on Boston trash truck noise restrictions and a PEG access/cable funds bill supported by Mass Access, as well as a Southwick petition to elect part of the Conservation Commission, which one select board member opposed as contrary to current law and good governance.