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• Chairman, members of the committee.
• Thank you, committee.
• I'm with the Alabama Grocers Association, Chairman, committee members, thank you for allowing me to talk
• Alabama Distributing in Bessemer. You've Alabama Distributing in Bessemer.
• trickle down to Alabama. trickle down to Alabama.

Bills: HB139, HB172, HB156

Keywords: HB139, Alabama discrimination, civil rights, public accommodations, employment discrimination, equal access, protected classes, race discrimination, sex discrimination, religious discrimination, age discrimination, disability discrimination, national origin discrimination, school board discrimination, labor organization, employment agency, retaliation, private right of action, punitive damages, attorney fees

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• Thank you for address the committee.
• <00:18:01.600> at what he's doing in Decade, Alabama at what he's doing in Decade, Alabama
• the state of Alabama. the state of Alabama.
• <00:50:39.520> Uh committee to carry it over today. Uh committee to carry it over today.
• Thank you, committee members. We'll uh Thank you, committee members.

Bills: HB348, HB106, HB347, HB54, SB118, SB167, SB195, HB260, HB263, HB328, HB348, HB106, HB347, HB54, SB118, SB167, SB195, HB260, HB263, HB328

Keywords: bail reform, illegal aliens, violent offenses, pretrial detention, flight risk, court hearings, doxing, personal identifying information, harassment, online safety, law enforcement, public servants, penalties, consumer protection, illicit material, private rights, digital privacy, nonconsensual distribution, incarceration, pregnancy

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• What this bill does in... committee.
• of a probate judge on the executive committee. probate judge on the executive committee and a sheriff
• We have a mental health district in our state that is in South Alabama but also in East Alabama, and
• Uh, last year we set up an Alabama Advisory Committee.
• What this does is it adds two residents, taxpayers of Alabama, to the committee.

Bills: HB162, HB376, HB425, SB96, HB426

Keywords: homelessness, homeless individuals, unsheltered, transient, shelter, encampment, street outreach, relocation, displacement, law enforcement, municipal government, county government, local government, interjurisdictional transport, Class A misdemeanor, criminal penalties, public safety, social services, Alabama Code 15-20A-4, environmental regulation

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• on this committee, bless your people. on this committee, bless your people.
• Chair, members of the committee.
• Thank you committee. >> Thank you. Thank you committee. >> All<00:17:08.959> right.
• Well, in Alabama, United States.
• even though he had a state of Alabama even though he had a state of Alabama non-driver<00:29:09.600

Bills: HB274, HB287, HB301, HB157, HB254, HB88, HB274, HB287, HB301, HB157, HB254, HB88

Keywords: Crenshaw County, county board of education, school board, board of education, term limits, term length, elected officials, local constitutional amendment, Alabama Constitution, education governance, local legislation, November 2026 election, ballot measure, constitutional amendment, school board elections, law enforcement, transparency, reporting, public safety, regulation

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• Any comments by the committee? committee? committee? >> Great<00:07:23.840> time.
• comments by the committee? comments by the committee?
• Chairman and committee.
• Friends of the Alabama Archives. I'd Friends of the Alabama Archives.
• Alabama. Alabama.

Bills: SB174, SB39, SB40, SB206, SB200, HB169, HB345, HB381, HB25

Keywords: business taxes, annual reports, Alabama Tax Tribunal, tax appeals, local government, board governance, occupational licensing, Sunset Law, public accountability, training requirements, SB40, Houston/Hunter Act, firearm hold agreement, gun storage, temporary firearm storage, firearms dealer, federal firearms licensee, FFL, civil immunity, gun owner

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• . committees. committees.
• Chairman Treadaway, committee members, Dixie ABATE of Alabama rises in opposition to Representative's
• committee for our speaker? All right. committee for our speaker? All right.
• Chairman, to the committee.
• Chair and committee members.

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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• Uh, came out of committee 11, nothing, and then it just disappeared. But, uh, again, thank you.
• Uh, came out committee<00:02:32.800> 11<00:02:33.040> nothing<00:02:33.200> and<
• 00:02:33.360> then<00:02:33.519> it<00:02:33.680> just committee 11 nothing and
• Yeah, committee members.
• Thank you all. amendment elections in the state of amendment elections in the state of Alabama.

Bills: HB16, HB214, HB252, HB16, HB214, HB252

Keywords: law enforcement, false information, criminal penalty, public safety, identification, school psychology, interstate compact, licensure, professional services, education, HB252, Class IV municipality, Class IV municipalities, municipal audit, audit rotation, certified public accountant, CPA, municipal accounting, Section 11-43B-9, county and municipal government

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• sunset.
• And basically what I serve on sunset.
• Any questions from the committee?
• <00:05:23.759> that we contract review is a committee that we contract review is a committee
• Uh, I will answer any questions. committee last year. Uh this is a major committee last year.

Bills: HB136, HB137, HB220, HB213, HB256, HB136, HB137, HB220, HB213, HB256

Keywords: Teacher's Retirement System, TRS, DROP, Deferred Retirement Option Plan, retirement benefits, teacher retirement, classroom teacher, Tier I, Tier II, public pension, pension reform, education employees, retirement system, sick leave, cost-of-living adjustment, COLA, beneficiary, lump-sum payout, rollover, service retirement

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• Chairman, and members of the committee.
• Chairman, and members of<00:21:58.880> the<00:21:59.039> committee.
• Uh, I know several of the committee.
• Um so state of medicine in Alabama.
• On behalf of Alabama physician present.

Bills: SB63, SB80, SB63, SB80

Keywords: immigration, law enforcement, fingerprints, DNA collection, illegal aliens, Alabama state law, SB80, Buddy Sharpless Education Institute, Alabama Local Government Training Institute, county commissioner training, local government training, ethics training, State Ethics Commission, county commissioners, Association of County Commissions of Alabama, local emergency management director, public officials, municipal officials, Alabama Code Title 11, Alabama Code Title 31

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• Chairman and committee >> Thank you, Mr. Chairman and committee members. members. members.
• <00:24:37.360> Something committee, Mr. Chairman. Something committee, Mr. Chairman.
• ,<00:31:28.240> it's it's being addressed in Alabama, it's it's being addressed in Alabama
• Chair and committee. >> Thank you, Mr. Chair and committee. Thank<00:38:52.880> you.
• Thank you, committee.

Bills: SB8, SB22, SB137, HB295, HB2, HB343, HB220, HB303, HB81, SB8, SB22, SB137, HB295, HB2, HB343, HB220, HB303, HB81

Keywords: emergency management, public funds, educational materials, state legislation, disaster response, uniformity, state laws, legislative commission, appointments, government structure, resilience, natural disasters, risk management, Alabama Resilience Council, Chief Resilience Officer, state planning, environmental protection, community preparedness, Alabama Office of Civic Engagement, Alabama Office of Minority Affairs

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• Well, you know, that one thing I have worked hard on is moving this committee to a compliance committee
• Thank you, sir, and thank you, committee.
• Chairman, and committee.
• Senate Bill 1466 extends the sunset date on the Advisory Committee on Midwifery, open the queue for a
• Chairman, and committee.

Bills: HJR1088, SB1280, SB1316, SB1433, SB1455, SB1456, SB1457, SB1459, SB1461, SB1463, SB1465, SB1466, SB1721

Keywords: education rules, administrative rules, joint resolution, Oklahoma State Department of Education, higher education, State Regents for Higher Education, Teachers' Retirement System, charter schools, Statewide Charter School Board, career and technology education, CTE, OEQA, rule approval, legislative oversight, permanent rules, school governance, teacher retirement, education agencies, excise tax, oil tax

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• I'm recording this on Alabama channel because this is going to get uploaded afterwards.
• But yeah, I don't know if you've used Alabama before. able to work with you whenever you want.
• But yeah, I don't know if you've used Alabama before. >> It's just online. >> Yes.
• It's either AL channel or Alabama channel.
• But if you just Google Alabama channel will be one of the first things because I'm sure as you know even

Bills: HB82, HB109, HB202, HB211, HB82, HB109, HB202, HB211

Keywords: registrars, election, qualifications, salary, state employees, diversity, podiatry, state board, healthcare regulation, Alabama regulations, political appointment, law enforcement, immunity, civil liability, use of force, recruitment, Calhoun County, local act, halfway house, sober living

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• So, we're Committee meeting day today.
• of Alabama of Alabama >> uh<00:08:04.879> has<00:08:05.199> put<00:08:05.440
• in the next committee as well.
• Committee >> Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Committee members. members. members.
• Good morning, committee.

Bills: SB115, SB131, SB93, HB319, HB163, HB268, SB115, SB131, SB93, HB319, HB163, HB268, HB181, HB153, SB132, SB26, SB189, SB196, HB140, SB197, HB117

Keywords: SB115, Alabama, impersonating a peace officer, peace officer, law enforcement impersonation, police impersonation, unauthorized police officer, fake cop, certification revoked, certification suspended, Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission, APOSTC, Class C felony, law enforcement hiring, appointment of officers, federal law enforcement, arrest authority, public order, criminal offenses, Judiciary Committee

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• Any other members of the committee?
• A lot Hillsboro, Alabama on Highway 20.
• other members of the committee? other members of the committee?
• safety,<00:22:43.200> Homeland committee on public safety, Homeland committee on public safety
• We also got a University of Alabama.

Bills: HB450, HB469, SB298, HB450, HB638, HB469, SB298

Keywords: HB450, judges, judicial office, constitutional amendment, Alabama Constitution, age limit, mandatory retirement, judicial eligibility, supernumerary judge, judicial retirement, state judicial retirement benefits, election law, appointment, voter approval, ballot measure, Judiciary Committee, ambulance services, balance billing, health insurance, emergency transportation

Bills: HJR303, SJR83, SJR85, HJR310, HR304, HJR311, SJR82, HJR298, HJR299, HJR300, HJR301, HJR291

Keywords: arts education, cultural heritage, Alabama Center for the Arts, public art, Alabama Arts Hall of Fame, community engagement, Cook Museum, natural science, STEM education, North Alabama, educational programs, student engagement, trade, economic relations, Montenegro, Port of Bar, international cooperation, investment, cargo operations, Alabama

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• We're going to force her to come back to Alabama, sit for the Alabama bar, and we're going to keep her
• I'm going to vote for it to get it out of committee, but I'm... committee. But I'm sitting here.
• Thank you, committee. All right. Clerk, call the next bill.
• It would set that up in Alabama.
• Thank you, committee. All right.

Bills: SB213, HB24, HB163, HB226, HB271, HB288, HB319, HB24

Keywords: utility tax, poultry industry, energy consumption, agricultural exemption, tax exemption, HB24, Volunteer Rescue Squad Tuition Reimbursement Program, EMS, emergency medical services, EMSP, paramedic training, EMT training, tuition reimbursement, scholarship, workforce development, volunteer rescue squad, volunteer fire department, ambulance service, nonprofit ambulance, Alabama Department of Public Health

Bills: HB236, HB236

Keywords: HB236, Baldwin County, Board of Equalization, per diem, supplemental compensation, county board, ad valorem tax, property tax appeal, tax assessment, mileage reimbursement, Consumer Price Index, CPI adjustment, local legislation, equalization board, taxpayer protests, property inspection, county revenue, education appropriations, supplemental appropriation, Education Trust Fund

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• I think the one that Senator Bell has and several committee members that are on that uh committee at
• I think the one that Senator Bell has and several committee members that are on that uh committee at
• on that and bring it back to committee on that and bring it back to committee next<00:20:18.799>
• Chairman and committee.
• I will vote for it to get out of<00:47:59.520> committee. of committee. of committee.

Bills: HB63, HB19, HB80, HB41, HB20, HB60, HB100, HB71, HB91, HB93, HB63, HB19, HB80, HB41, HB20, HB60, HB100, HB71, HB91, HB93

Keywords: paternity, child custody, joint custody, parental rights, family law, domestic violence, shared parenting, Ebony Alert, missing youth, public safety, law enforcement, racial equity, human trafficking, victim restitution, civil action, criminal prosecution, labor servitude, sexual servitude, class A felony, class B felony

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• The bill requires the study committee to meet as the study committee deems necessary to review and oversee
• Good morning, Chairman Rivero, members of the committee.
• Chair, members of the committee, I agree. Mr. Chair, members of the committee, I agree with you.
• Thank you for hearing this bill in this committee.
• Good morning, Chairman Rivero and committee members.

Bills: HB2746, HB2750, HB2765, HB4036

Keywords: trade offices, committee, Arizona commerce authority, stakeholder input, efficiency, Arizona-Sonora, Sonora, Mexico, trade commission, cross-border trade, bilateral trade, international trade, economic development, foreign relations, border economy, investment, infrastructure, business exchange, academic exchange, legislative commission

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation from Berthold Barak Karlich of Benor Capital on investment, innovation, and trade from a European perspective. He argued that legacy is about enabling future generations through open, connected systems rather than isolation, highlighted Austria’s “hidden champion” SMEs and strong education/research base, and said innovation thrives through international collaboration. He also discussed AI and deep tech investment, emphasizing photonic computing and the need to support hardware that enables future AI systems. In response to questions, he said Arizona appears friendly and strong in deep tech and that he will explore opportunities there. The committee then considered HB 2746, which creates a study committee on trade offices under the Arizona Commerce Authority to review existing trade offices, gather stakeholder input, and make recommendations. Members discussed oversight of Arizona’s trade offices in several countries and the need to evaluate effectiveness. The bill passed with a due pass recommendation by a 7-0 vote. HB 2750, which establishes the Arizona-Sonora Trade Commission to improve trade, commerce, and tourism ties with Sonora, Mexico, also passed, with some members expressing interest in further discussion about its relationship to the Arizona-Mexico Commission; it received a 5-1-1 recommendation. The committee next took up HB 4036, a bill regulating compounded GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and related bulk drug substances, including restrictions on sale and distribution, testing and sourcing requirements, advertising disclosures, penalties, and pharmacy board inspection authority. Supporters, including representatives from Novo Nordisk and the Partnership for Safe Medicines, argued the bill addresses unsafe imported ingredients, misleading advertising, and a surge in unregulated compounded weight-loss products. Opponents from the Arizona Pharmacy Association, a compounding pharmacist, and a physician said the bill would burden lawful compounders, raise costs, reduce access, and could affect other legitimate compounded medications. After extensive debate, the motion for a due pass recommendation failed on a 5-5 tie. Finally, the committee heard a strike-everything amendment to HB 2765 creating a vapor product manufacturer licensing framework, fees, penalties, and Department of Revenue oversight aimed at stopping smuggled vape products. The sponsor said the measure was intended to target illegal imports and protect children, while opponents from the Vapor Technology Association and Arizona Innovates argued it would burden lawful businesses and that the real problem is illegal actors and targeted enforcement. The discussion continued with questions about federal law, flavored vape products, and whether the bill would affect compliant manufacturers, but the transcript ends before any final vote on HB 2765.

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• Chairman, committee. This >> Thank you, Mr. Chairman, committee.
• affecting every Alabama citizen. affecting every Alabama citizen.
• <00:15:49.440> citizen, But it it covers every Alabama citizen, But it it covers every Alabama
• Alabama has punitive damages for that because we do value life in the state of Alabama, and that's the
• <00:37:03.119> and confirmations in that committee and confirmations in that committee and

Bills: SB169, SB180, SB203, SB87, SB195, SB192, SB169, SB180, SB203, SB87, SB195, SB192, HB132, HB37, HB13, HB54, HB126, HB7, SB30, HB188, HB189, HB26, HB264, HB288, HB248, HB249, HB227, HB228

Keywords: Lieutenant Governor, vacancy, governor appointment, Alabama Constitution, state government, media monitoring, government contracts, state agencies, local agencies, media regulations, transparency, dental insurance, medical loss ratio, premium regulation, insurance commissioner, rebate, consumer protection, midwifery, licensed midwives, State Board of Midwifery