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• That's what Raise Act was talking about.
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• You didn't score uh a 21 on the ACT.

Bills: SB344, SB344

Keywords: Alabama Memorial Preservation Act, monuments, historic preservation, memorial buildings, memorial schools, memorial streets, architecturally significant buildings, public property, waiver process, Committee on Alabama Monument Protection, Attorney General, civil penalty, historic marker, renaming, relocation, removal, public memorials, heritage preservation, state historic preservation fund, governmental entity

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• Senate Bill 7 is the Texas Women's Privacy Act. This is common sense.
• This bill is called the Texas Women's Privacy Act.
• Act and not hide stuff. Good cops aren't afraid of sunshine.
• Act and not hide stuff. Good cops aren't afraid of sunshine.
• or an omission of an act.

Bills: SB7, SB14

Keywords: gender designation, civil penalties, private civil rights, multiple-occupancy spaces, Texas Women's Privacy Act, law enforcement, confidentiality, personnel files, employee records, misconduct

Summary: The Committee on State Affairs heard testimony on Senate Bill 7, the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, with the author and committee substitute explaining that the bill would require public facilities to designate multi-use private spaces by biological sex, restrict access to women’s restrooms, locker rooms, showers, sleeping quarters, shelters, and correctional facilities, and create civil penalties and enforcement mechanisms. Members asked about how the bill would apply to family violence shelters, children in mixed-family settings, venue layout, and venue for lawsuits; the author said the bill was similar to prior legislation but with stronger penalties and the 15th Court of Appeals as the exclusive intermediate appellate court for challenges, while clarifying that trial venue should generally be local except for state agencies. The committee also heard that the bill would be amended to better address local venue concerns and shelter-related issues. Invited testimony was largely in support of the bill from witnesses who described personal experiences in women’s sports, prisons, shelters, and public facilities, arguing that single-sex spaces are necessary for privacy and safety. Supporters included parents, former incarcerated women, a Republican county chair, a legal advocate, and a prison educator, who cited incidents involving transgender-identifying individuals in locker rooms, shelters, prisons, and restrooms, and said the bill would restore sex-based boundaries and protect vulnerable women and girls. One witness from Texas Values said the bill was needed despite the recently enacted Women’s Bill of Rights, and another ADF witness said the measure would protect privacy in schools and shelters. Opponents testified that the bill would harm transgender and intersex Texans, create harassment and “gender policing,” and expose cisgender women and children to invasive enforcement. Several witnesses argued there is no evidence that transgender women pose a restroom safety threat, while others said the bill would worsen mental health, employment, and school conditions for trans people and could conflict with prison standards and federal law. Family violence advocates urged changes to protect shelter operations and clarify that children can stay with parents, while other witnesses said the bill would create barriers for victims seeking help. The hearing featured extensive public testimony on both sides, but no final vote or committee action was taken in the portion provided.

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• Accountability is only scary if you're not acting up in a way that stands up to scrutiny.
• The second sentence appears as if it's restricting the Michael Morton Act.
• They're not specifically the Michael Morton Act and the Sandra Bland Act.
• I serve as the Executive Director of Act for SA Action, Friends from San Antonio.
• The public must be able to trust that their public servants are acting properly.

Bills: SB7, SB14

Keywords: gender designation, civil penalties, private civil rights, multiple-occupancy spaces, Texas Women's Privacy Act, law enforcement, confidentiality, personnel files, employee records, misconduct

Summary: The Committee on State Affairs took up Senate Bill 14, which would create a confidential department file for law enforcement officers and jailers and limit public access to records involving unsubstantiated misconduct, while preserving access for hiring agencies, TCOLE, and certain criminal justice uses. TCOLE’s Gretchen Grigsby explained the current rollout of law enforcement recordkeeping reforms, including the distinction between the public personnel file and the confidential G-file, and answered questions about when TCOLE would request files during investigations. Senator Perry and other members focused on how the bill would interact with existing personnel-file rules, public transparency, and criminal discovery obligations. Public testimony was largely opposed. Critics argued the bill was drafted too broadly, could sweep in records beyond misconduct files, and would reduce transparency for the public, journalists, oversight bodies, and families seeking answers in cases such as Uvalde and jail deaths in Tarrant County. Several witnesses said the bill could allow small or single-officer agencies, including elected constables, to shield their own records, and some warned it could chill reporting and oversight. Supporters, including law enforcement representatives, said the bill would protect officers from false or unsubstantiated allegations, align agencies without civil-service protections with those that already have G-files, and preserve confidentiality for records that should not be public. Dallas County prosecutors and Harris County deputies supported the general policy but asked for clarifying amendments, especially to separate language they said could affect the Michael Morton Act and to preserve existing protections through in-camera review or protective orders. Committee members spent significant time questioning witnesses about how substantiated versus unsubstantiated allegations would be handled, whether body camera footage and case files would remain public, and how the bill would affect discovery in criminal cases. After hearing all registered witnesses, the chair closed public testimony. Senate Bill 14 was left pending, and the committee recessed.

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• dive into Representative Clardy's bill on the READ Act.
• Act Literacy Incentive Aid, which I just covered.
• It talks about what was happening Prior to the READ Act, what's being done through the READ Act, and
• To build capacity to implement the READ Act.
• But again, the purpose of this is to fund teachers in training for the READ Act.

Bills: HF2430, HF2433

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

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• And we're already acting in good faith with what this legislation promotes today.
• And we're already acting in good faith with what this legislation promotes today.
• </c><00:57:18.079><c> effective</c> comply with this act effective comply with this act effective immediately
• ,</c><00:59:04.079><c> you'd</c> act were effective immediately, you'd act were effective immediately
• &gt;&gt; you're acting like I'm not going to get &gt;&gt; you're acting like I'm not going to get that

Bills: HB0075, HB0128

Keywords: virtual currency, kiosk, financial institutions, regulation, Wyoming Money Transmitters Act, penalties, severance tax, oil production, tax exemption, energy sector, economic impact, 916, all

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• We're acting We're voting together.
• And so actors shouldn't be able to act.
• Now, this is a little different from the Public Records Act, right?
• records act, but it's about<00:50:15.280><c> you.
• This yields to the Public Records Act.

Bills: HB0075, HB0128

Keywords: virtual currency, kiosk, financial institutions, regulation, Wyoming Money Transmitters Act, penalties, severance tax, oil production, tax exemption, energy sector, economic impact, 916, all

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• And S-331, the Fentanyl Act, because the Fentanyl Act is listed on the agenda for the first time, it'll
• The FBI conducted an unprecedented raid on President Trump's home in an act of partisan lawfare.
• Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, apparently acting at Mr.
• They include Judge Michael Luddick and Peter Kiesler, a co-founder of the Federalist Society and acting
• Where, in addition to acting without authority, the President is indicating he will defy rulings from

Bills: SB331

Keywords: fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, Kash Patel, FBI director nomination, S331, Fentanyl Act, committee meeting, legislative discussion

Summary: In this committee meeting, the primary focus was on the nomination of Kash Patel for the position of director of the FBI, which had sparked considerable debate over the past week. Members discussed the extensive vetting process Patel underwent, including a lengthy hearing where he addressed numerous questions, which emphasized his qualifications and the support he received from various law enforcement organizations. The meeting included significant arguments from both sides, reflecting the polarized nature of the nomination, especially regarding the allegations made against Patel by some committee members. As discussions continued, the committee decided to hold off on the Fentanyl Act, listed as S331, until the next meeting, indicating a prioritization of the nomination vote over new legislative measures at this time.

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• It basically repeals Section 4 of Act 707 of 2024 and then repeals Section 5 of Act 411 of the 2025 Regular
• So when I Section 5 of Act 411 of the 2025 Regular Session. So, and I have Ms.

Bills: HR118, HB1120, SCR11, SB73, SB89, SB128, SB149, SB180, SB191, SB196, SB238, SB318, SB340

Keywords: water utility, tax credit, excessive rates, residential service, subcommittee, tobacco tax, excise tax, smokeless tobacco, vapor products, public health, FDA, risk-proportionate, tax credits, higher education, workforce development, brain drain, economic incentives, SB 73, Act 10, Act No. 774 of 2024

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• So they will also be acting in an expert fashion today if they are provided to give the rest of their
• The Health Care Delivery and Access Act was created through legislation during the 2024 session.
• passes this framework because it preserves crucial provisions of the Health Care Delivery and Access Act
• This act has become the backbone of our hospitals' financial stability.
• Keeping this act in place is of utmost importance to the future viability of our hospitals.

Bills: HB25, SB38, SB101, HB199

Keywords: juvenile delinquency, firearm possession, criminal background checks, state law, gun control, youth offense, conviction, public safety, SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration

Bills: SB1533, SB2026

Keywords: veteran burial, burial assistance, indigent veterans, Dignity in Burial Act, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, military discharge, veterans, DD Form 214, confidentiality, grandchildren access

Summary: The committee heard two veterans-related bills. Senate Bill 2026 would allow county clerks to retain military discharge papers and expand who may access them after a veteran’s death from the current family members to include grandchildren. The bill sponsor said the change is voluntary and intended to help grandchildren handle burial and benefits matters. After a brief question about who could access the records, the committee voted 8-0 to report the bill due pass. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1533, which would require the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs to provide burial services for an Oklahoma veteran who dies out of state, so long as the veteran remains an Oklahoma resident. The sponsor explained that current law does not obligate the state in those circumstances. With no questions or debate, the committee voted 8-0 to pass the bill. At the end of the meeting, the chair noted that these were the last bills expected for the committee at that time, unless additional measures were brought forward later.

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• So being implemented in the read act.
• Slides 28 and 29 just give you an overview of the READ Act literacy aid, as well as the READ Act literacy
• It talks about what was happening prior to the READ Act, what's being done through the READ Act, and
• </c><00:22:50.559><c> for</c> like this piece of the RAID Act for like this piece of the RAID Act for
• </c><00:29:24.720><c> And</c> act. Thank you, represent clarity. And act.

Bills: HF2430, HF2433

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

Bills: HB310, HB363

Keywords: campaign finance, electronic notifications, civil penalties, Fair Campaign Practices Act, Secretary of State, foreign contributions, political parties, electoral integrity, state legislation, 1136, house, all

Bills: HB558, HB558

Keywords: education funding, public schools, student achievement, RAISE Act, K-12 education, state budget, accountability, rural impact, legislation, report, government analysis, community assessment, 1136, house, all

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• following: a signed Family Educational Rights and... a signed Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
• Where we are today, of course, the Rolling Reserve Act passed the Budget Stabilization Fund instead of
• We also exempted all the federal CARES Act money from taxes.

Bills: HB188, HB52

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical treatment, access, affordability, income tax, CHOOSE Act, education funding, ABLE account, tax credits, poverty threshold, legislative funding, 1136, house, all

Bills: SB1533, SB2026

Keywords: veteran burial, burial assistance, indigent veterans, Dignity in Burial Act, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, military discharge, veterans, DD Form 214, confidentiality, grandchildren access, 914, all

Bills: HB351, HB351

Keywords: ad valorem tax, road funding, local government, referendum, Choctaw County, data privacy, consumer rights, personal data, data protection, Alabama Personal Data Protection Act, 1136, house, all

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• had it easier because Louisiana remote sellers can file through a single centralized system, which acts
• Act.
• Senator Jenkins has the Louisiana Land Banking Authority Act that came through last session.
• I had seen that in 2021 we had passed a bill for vehicle expenses that did get written in as Act 303.
• But then in 2023, Representative Bishop did run one that was HB 250, ultimately became Act 366, that

Bills: HB214, HB217, HB253, HB411, HB440, HB514, HB515, HB543, HB614, HB620, HB658, HB812, HB898, HB961

Keywords: property tax, blighted properties, urban rehabilitation, tax exemption, local government, financial incentives, blighted property, derelict property, property tax exemption, local redevelopment plans, rehabilitation standards, ad valorem tax, community development, income tax, tax repeal, individuals, estates, trusts, tax reduction, state revenue

Bills: HB1800, HB2095

Keywords: supplemental appropriations, state budget, Hawaii budget, biennial budget, capital improvement projects, CIP, general fund, special fund, green fee, special land and development fund, clean energy revolving loan fund, agricultural development revolving fund, community grants, nonprofit grants, Office of Community Services, housing, affordable housing, homelessness, health care, mental health

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• time out of their busy schedules to come share their expertise and perspectives on the Fix Our Forests Act
• I appreciate the goals of the Fix Our Forest Act, which we will discuss more today.
• Our natural heritage will be lost, and the intent of Fix Our Forest Act cannot be delivered.
• able to deliver upon that act without critical resources and staff.
• Act. This is really about all types of landscapes impacted by fire.

Bills: HB471

Keywords: forest management, wildfire prevention, public lands, Tribal jurisdiction, Fix Our Forests Act, wildfire, forest health, hazardous fuels reduction, fuels treatment, prescribed burning, mechanical thinning, mastication, fuel breaks, fire breaks, wildland-urban interface, WUI, fireshed, fireshed management area, fireshed registry, Fireshed Center

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on H.R. 471, the Fix Our Forests Act, which aims to address the ongoing crisis of wildfires exacerbated by climate change and the need for updated forest management practices. Various committee members voiced concerns about past federal management failures and emphasized the necessity for collaborative approaches involving local communities and stakeholders in forest management. As discussions unfolded, there were varying perspectives on the implications of certain provisions in the bill, particularly around regulatory changes and their likely impacts on public participation and environmental reviews.

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• afternoon, so as a reminder, House Bill 2251 is the bill that would repeal three Climate Commitment Act
• last amendment, Jeff's 062, sponsored by Representative Couture, changes the effective date of this act
• or May 1, 2027, for Section 2 of this act.
• or May 1, 2027 for Section 2 of this Act.
• I appreciate that we have an opportunity to reallocate the priorities in the Climate Commitment Act,

Bills: HB2159, HB2251, HB2521

Keywords: preK, education funding, childcare, youth development, state budget, climate change, commitment act, emission reductions, sustainability, environmental policy, firearms, background check, gun control, public safety, legislation, 904, all

Summary: The Appropriations Committee met in executive session on three bills. For House Bill 2159, which creates the pre-K Promise account for ECEAP, the committee adopted Amendment Clark 333 to clarify that account funds may support any children enrolled in ECEAP, not just the entitlement population. Members then voted 29-0 with two excused to report the bill out of committee with a due pass recommendation, with supporters emphasizing expanded early learning access and the role of philanthropic funding. For House Bill 2251, dealing with Climate Commitment Act accounts and revenue distribution, staff briefed a proposed substitute and two Dye amendments. The committee rejected both amendments: one would have expanded allowable uses to include items such as buoys, trails, small forest landowner grants, drought and water quality projects, outdoor recreation, and marina support; the other would have restored annual rather than biennial reporting. After debate over revenue priorities, transparency, and the structure of CCA spending, the substitute bill passed 18-12 with one excused. For House Bill 2521, which would allow the Washington State Patrol to set firearm background check fees to cover program costs, the committee considered seven amendments. All were rejected, including proposals to remove indirect costs from the fee calculation, exempt low-income residents, people near less restrictive home placements, veterans and active military, domestic violence victims, counties with fewer officers per capita, and to delay the effective date until Washington no longer has the fewest officers per capita. Supporters argued the bill would make the program cost-based and reduce general fund subsidy; opponents argued it would create barriers to firearm access and lacked oversight. The bill passed 18-12 with one excused and was reported out with a do pass recommendation.