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• Texas for one year, and three, an affidavit, then I think that there is.
• portion, that they're not fulfilling their end stated in the affidavit.
• In 2023, there are about 20,137 students who signed the in-state tuition affidavit.
• But they are tracking the affidavits. Right.
• Why would they sign the affidavit?

Bills: HB232

Keywords: disaster recovery, natural disaster, weather disaster, emergency relief, flood relief, hurricane relief, storm damage, wildfire, tornado, hail, windstorm, extreme heat, ice storm, snowstorm, property damage, personal injury, temporary housing, relocation assistance, lost wages, state emergency management

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• It also allows health care providers and facilities, through the affidavit and counter-affidavit process
• The caps bill under both the affidavit limits the amount that you can recover or put. into an affidavit
• A provider can choose to provide the affidavit.
• The affidavit process is different.
• Preventing affidavits, if those affidavits go away, it's still fair game for them to defend their lawsuits

Bills: HB4806

Keywords: civil action, damages, health care services, noneconomic damages, negligence, legal standards, 1184, house, all

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• It should be a real affidavit, not just signing a piece of paper anybody could sign.
• It should be a real affidavit, not just signing a piece of paper anybody could sign.
• It should be a real affidavit, not just signing a piece of paper anybody could sign.
• It should be a real affidavit, not just signing a piece of paper anybody could sign.
• Representative Penza: I'm quite aware of that, but an affidavit is not an affidavit if it's not verified

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It also allows for healthcare providers and facilities through the affidavit, counter-affidavit process
• , or, or put into an affidavit to make it work.
• A provider can choose to provide the affidavit, and if they, if they provide the affidavit, they can
• The, the affidavit process is, is different. The affidavit process is, is, is.
• Where they come in with controverting affidavits.

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• , commissioner disapproves the affidavit, commissioner disapproves the affidavit, the<00:11:45.600
• That is subject to the affidavit.
• approval of the authorizers affidavit approval of the authorizers affidavit and<00:13:11.440>
• c><00:25:16.480> affidavit.
• Uh, approving supplemental affidavit.

Bills: HF3487, HF3421

Keywords: anonymous reporting, school safety, education, crisis intervention, threat reporting, early literacy, reading instruction, teacher preparation, teacher candidates, teacher licensure, educator licensing, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, field experience, supervised practicum, evidence-based reading, science of reading, literacy methods, teacher training, preservice teachers

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• Within a week of finding out about these fraudulent filings, we had affidavits in the mail on the way

Bills: HB 1087, HB2504, HB4113, HB5144, HB5146, HB5377, HB5543, SB140, SB264, SB1244, SB1343, SB2121, HR868

Keywords: property owners, board vacancy, special election, association governance, community management, property owners' association, resale certificate, fees, real estate regulation, homeowners, HB 4113, Texas Rising Star Program, child care, child-care providers, Texas Workforce Commission, TWC, safety barriers, crash-rated bollards, bollards, playground safety

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• <01:13:00.560> for or from the date of an affidavit for or from the date of an affidavit for
• The 60 days should aren't affidavits.
• <01:19:37.600> with<01:19:37.920> this affidavit to change it with this affidavit to
• would have to get an affidavit would have to get an affidavit >> to<01:19:59.760> change
• days would run again from the affidavit. days would run again from the affidavit.

Bills: HB1697, HB1678, HB1679, HB2282, HB1940, HB1671, HB1481, HB2015, HB2207, HB2486

Keywords: natural hair braiding, registration, Barbering and Cosmetology Licensing Act, public health, sanitation, cumulative voting, associations, unit owners, board of directors, elections, Hawaii Revised Statutes, condominium, association meetings, electronic voting, proxy voting, mail voting, insurance, premium increase, policy cancellation, licensing

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1697, which would exempt natural hair braiders from licensing requirements under certain conditions. The DCCA Board of Barbering and Cosmetology said it recognizes braiding as within the scope of cosmetology practice but warned that a broad exemption could create consumer protection gaps, especially around sanitation training, tool use, and enforcement. Supporters from the Institute for Justice and the Grassroots Institute of Hawaii argued the current licensing regime is overly burdensome and unrelated to braiding, citing the 1,250-hour training requirement, high tuition costs, barriers for low-income entrepreneurs, and the fact that many other states already exempt braiders. Committee members asked whether a standalone sanitation course or similar training could address the board’s concerns, and the board said it would bring that idea back for discussion. The committee also noted 16 written testimonies in support and 2 in opposition. The committee then took up HB 1678, relating to condominium and planned community association elections using cumulative voting. Supporters, including the Hawaii State Association of Parliamentarians, said the bill would clarify that cumulative voting applies to all candidates, including write-ins, and would help resolve confusion in association elections. One testifier urged the committee to remove proxy voting, calling it an abuse of power in some associations, while another asked whether cumulative voting and proxies could be manipulated to stack votes. In response, the parliamentarian explained that cumulative voting and proxy voting are different, that proxies simply allow someone to vote on another’s behalf, and that existing deadlines and counting procedures reduce opportunities for abuse. Testimony also emphasized that electronic or mail voting can be secure and efficient, and that the bill would make the process clearer and more democratic. Finally, the committee heard testimony on HB 1679, which would clarify an association board’s authority over electronic meetings, electronic voting, voting without a meeting, and mail voting without a meeting. Supporters said the measure would clean up statutory language, make electronic voting optional, and fix problems created by a 2024 change that made written-consent timing rules difficult to use for association actions. They also said the bill would clarify that proxies are only used at meetings, not for actions taken without a meeting. One opponent argued the bill needs further amendment because electronic voting is not well defined and could be abused, and questioned the neutrality of parliamentarians testifying on condominium bills. No votes were taken on any of the measures during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• In fact, the affidavit envelope will not be opened until election day.
• I also love that you put the voter's name and address on the affidavit envelope to get rid of the affidavit
• envelope to get rid of the affidavit envelope to get rid of the affidavit<01:18:15.400> envelope<
• don't put the ballot in the affidavit don't put the ballot in the affidavit envelope<01:18:58.719
• take the ballot take the affidavit take the ballot take the affidavit envelope<01:19:04.040>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So that's a filings of this affidavit.
• So I know that that was uh an affidavit.
• But I don't see how that affects an affidavit with leasing or purchasing.
• Hampshire has to fill out an affidavit Hampshire has to fill out an affidavit and<00:16:42.720><
• Oh, for the affidavit. Yeah. So, they did submit it and they lied.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee took up an amended bill, sponsored by Rep. Lily Walsh, aimed at requiring certain foreign principals involved in New Hampshire real estate transactions to file an affidavit electronically with the Department of Justice. Walsh explained that she revised the proposal after the first hearing by limiting it to leases longer than 14 days, removing notarization, allowing electronic filing, shortening notification timelines, and clarifying that lessors or agents would not have to verify the affidavit’s truthfulness. She asked the committee to recommend the bill ought to pass with amendment and also noted a technical correction to use “real estate licensee” rather than “realtor.” The main opposition came from a real estate practitioner on the committee, who argued the bill was burdensome, could create discrimination concerns, and would place real estate professionals in an improper enforcement role. He also questioned the bill’s practical effect and pointed to existing federal CFIUS procedures as a better mechanism for handling foreign investment concerns. Several members echoed concerns about whether the state had authority to regulate in this area, whether the bill would actually stop bad actors, and whether it could be enforced without discriminatory impacts. Representatives from New Boston Space Force Station testified in support, saying the legislation was critical to national security because proximity to the installation could allow adversaries to observe operations or interfere with radio frequency communications. They argued federal processes were too slow or ineffective and that state action could better push hostile actors away from the base. Committee members questioned the technical basis for the 10-mile buffer, whether it would really help, and why federal agencies were not handling the issue. No vote was taken during the exchange shown in the transcript.

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• So whether it be an affidavit and we keep the affidavit in the office separate, or if we do it on the
• Uh, so there'll be some<00:17:57.919> type<00:17:58.080> of<00:17:58.240> affidavit<
• :18:28.400> keep<00:18:28.559> the<00:18:28.720> affidavit an affidavit and we keep
• the affidavit an affidavit and we keep the affidavit in<00:18:29.600> the<00:18:29.840> office
• guess fraud or or lying on an affidavit guess fraud or or lying on an affidavit what<00:19:00.480

Keywords: Elections - Room 409, 3 February, 2026; 1:00 P.M., 925, all

Summary: The committee took up several election- and ethics-related measures. First, it considered SB 2589, which would require campaign finance reports to be filed online through the Secretary of State’s filing system, with the system voluntary until February 1, 2028. The bill was explained as a continuation of prior campaign finance reform efforts, and after brief discussion it received a title-sufficient do-pass motion and was reported out. The committee then discussed a constitutional amendment vehicle for ballot initiatives, described as allowing citizens to place measures on the ballot through petitions equal to 10% of active registered voters, with limits on signatures from any one congressional district, a prohibition on initiatives depriving any human being of the right to life, and a 60% vote requirement for initiatives dealing substantially with state revenue or expenses. Members raised concerns about severability, the legislature’s ability to later amend initiative statutes, and whether an alternative measure on the ballot was too confusing. The committee adopted the committee substitute and reported the measure out, then also advanced SB 2919, a shell bill bringing forward the code sections needed to implement ballot initiative changes if the main measure passes. Finally, the committee considered a bill to revise in-person absentee voting procedures by eliminating absentee ballot envelopes and having voters cast ballots directly into an OMR machine after showing ID, with the machine rejecting errors and preserving ballot secrecy. The sponsor said the proposal was intended to make the process smoother and more secure for circuit clerks, and noted possible additional excuses for in-person absentee voting, including work obligations and parenting responsibilities. Members asked about affidavits, penalties for false excuses, timing, and whether mail voting would still be available for those unable to vote in the 22-day in-person absentee window; the sponsor said mail voting would remain unchanged. The committee adopted the committee substitute, passed the bill out, and then rose and reported.

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• affidavit, which is how you register.
• affidavit, which is how you register.
• affidavit, which is how you register.
• register by self-subscribing affidavit register by self-subscribing affidavit >> and<00:39
• affidavit would go against state law. affidavit would go against state law. >> Okay.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• instate tuition to execute an affidavit instate tuition to execute an affidavit in<01:06:04.520>
• <01:06:09.680> form rates one example of the affidavit form rates one example of the affidavit
• to sign an affidavit Voters had to sign an affidavit registering<01:48:52.159> to<01:48:52.280
• So I think your better bet is to just allow them an affidavit to swear citizenship and not have an affidavit
• :51.239> their not have an affidavit that swears their not have an affidavit that swears their

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Staff recommendation is no further waiver or reduction as the affidavit refers throughout to yesterday
• , June 9th, 2024, and the affidavit was filed on April 25, 2025.
• If it had been on here, you also have to file another affidavit.
• And And that is the correct email address to which it should have been sent affidavits at.
• What's the last two letters in the word affidavit? What's the correct spelling of affidavit? Um.

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• We would fill out the affidavit if they were going to harm themselves or whatever it might be.
• We'd fill that affidavit out. And then we'd have to get a notary.
• Anybody else who might have the affidavit information would fill it out as well.
• So there has to be some type of evidence there that the person filling out the affidavits, and I know
• . ...the ER doc or whoever's on call will fill out an affidavit.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• , it's good enough to just sign the affidavit.
• <00:36:51.760> if citizenship by signing an affidavit if citizenship by signing an affidavit
• Richard's testimony about the affidavit aspects of that that could be tightened up.
• Richard's testimony about the affidavit aspects of that that could be tightened up.
• Richard's testimony about the affidavit aspects of that that could be tightened up.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• to yesterday, June 9th, 2024. and the affidavit was filed on April 25th, 2025.
• No, I would have recommended waiver had that original affidavit been filed. in June of 2024 and dated
• affidavits at Yes. What's the last two letters in the word affidavits?
• The correct spelling of affidavit? Un- Does it end with a T-S or a D-S? Yes. No, TS. TS.
• When the filer filed an affidavit. the David of Defense for the semi-annual reports.

Keywords: Texas Ethics Commission, HB18, SB12, political contributions, civil penalties, Attorney General, criminal election offenses, legislation

Summary: In the latest meeting of the Texas Ethics Commission, significant discussions centered around newly passed legislation, specifically HB18 and SB12. HB18 introduces a civil penalty for members who accept political contributions while absent from the state, addressing potential obstructions to legislative actions. Senators and commissioners engaged in an in-depth dialogue about the implications of this bill, with many expressing concerns regarding enforcement and compliance. In contrast, SB12 expands the jurisdiction of the Attorney General to prosecute criminal election offenses, further tightening the oversight of election activities. The meeting concluded with acknowledgement of the efforts put forth by previous commission chairs, highlighting their contributions to the commission's success.

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• > individuals Um the affidavit requires individuals Um the affidavit requires individuals and<
• It's just an affidavit during the purchase, much like you do the lead affidavit. Okay.
• Um, your second question... an affidavit during the purchase, much an affidavit during the purchase,
• Um and then then all affidavit. Okay.
• <01:34:43.360> portion fair to say that the affidavit portion fair to say that the affidavit

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first discussed a budget-related issue involving liquor commission enforcement staff and tobacco enforcement funding. A member explained that proposed cuts to “group two” enforcement positions at the liquor commission could jeopardize the tobacco enforcement money that flows to Health and Human Services, and expressed confidence that the enforcement division would ultimately be preserved. The main hearing was on Senate Bill 19, which would modernize hotel and motel statutes by repealing outdated requirements. The sponsor and the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association said the bill would remove obsolete rules such as the old guest book/card system and antiquated posting requirements for room rates and motel signs. Members questioned whether the bill would eliminate the requirement to record guest departure dates or affect inspection rights, and the witnesses said the intent was only to remove the book-and-card reference while leaving the rest of the recordkeeping requirement in place. Supporters argued the rate-posting rules are widely ignored, hard to enforce, and outdated in an era of digital reservations and variable pricing; the committee also discussed whether any consumer-protection purpose remained. The public hearing on SB 19 was then closed. The committee then heard Senate Bill 280FN, which would require food delivery services to have an agreement with a restaurant or food retail store before offering delivery from that business. The sponsor said the bill restores a prior law that had sunset and was intended to prevent third-party platforms from listing restaurants without consent. Restaurant industry testimony strongly supported the bill, describing problems with unauthorized listings, delayed deliveries, and reimbursement disputes, and saying the agreement requirement protects restaurant brands and consumer expectations. Members shared examples of delivery problems and voiced support for reinstating the safeguard.

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• Was there any type of concern that something with the affidavit wasn't working?
• Was there any type of concern that something with the affidavit wasn't working?
• So hopefully we don't have as many of those different affidavits.
• So the affidavit also remains in place?
• Members, I love the idea that we're getting rid of the affidavit.

Bills: HR320, HR321, SCR55, SCR69, SCR75, SCR77, SCR78, SCR79, SB259, SB295, SB312, SB348, SB444, SB485, HR73, HR118, HR144, HR196, HR237, HR249, HR260, HR267, HR272, HR278, HCR85, HCR100, HCR105, HCR107, HCR114, HR245, SCR5, SCR29, SCR33, SCR37, SCR63, SCR30, SCR40, HB62, HB193, HB210, HB220, HB246, HB364, HB420, HB475, HB584, HB622, HB772, HB784, HB949, HB953, HB1043, HB1070, HB1092, HB1134, HB1162, HB1176, HB1196, HB1214, HB119, HB129, HB233, HB283, HB538, HB789, HB850, HB870, HB1236, HB1241, HB54, HB137, HB321, HB368, HB386, HB414, HB431, HB552, HB555, HB578, HB590, HB593, HB618, HB638, HB670, HB692, HB707, HB708, HB715, HB718, HB732, HB741, HB748, HB776, HB796, HB807, HB822, HB848, HB856, HB887, HB888, HB917, HB921, HB1082, HB1243, HB1246, HB378, HB509, HB1090, HB1259, SB80, SB131, SB143, SB251, SB254, SB279, SB367, SB384, SB388, SB389, SB398, SB408, SB431, SB468, SB469, SB496, SB4, SB52, SB57, SB83, SB145, SB152, SB194, SB276, SB319, SB333, SB448, SB450, SB465, SB484, SB501, SB509, SB149, HR168, HB463, HB998, SB123, SB353, SB479, SB495, SB82, SB97, SB283, SB326, SB518, SB197, SB268, HB901, HR20, HR74, HCR65, HCR71, HCR98, HB284, HB306, HB341, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB603, HB605, HB614, HB625, HB646, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1191, HB1240, HB1255, SB89, HB74, HB134, HB258, HB359, HB468, HB956, HB1117, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB78, SB208, SB217, SB274, SB300, SB341, SB379, SB382, SB387, SB401, SB441, SB449, SB487

Keywords: Arsenal, Arsenal F.C., Premier League, English football, soccer, football club, Mikel Arteta, Emirates Stadium, North London, Tottenham Hotspur, Gunners, sports resolution, commendation, celebration, championship, silverware, Louisiana House Resolution, ceremonial resolution, domestic violence, forensic medical examinations

Summary: The House was called to order, a quorum was established, and the meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members also observed several personal privileges and recognitions, including International Preeclampsia Awareness Month, the Hudson Cup award presentation to Rep. John Illg Jr., recognition of the Delcambre Shrimp Festival Queen, and a visit from U.S. Sen. John Kennedy. The chamber also received Senate messages, conference committee appointments, enrolled reports, and a conference report on SB 483 dealing with psychedelic-assisted therapy, which was laid over. The House then moved through a long series of concurrence and rejection votes on Senate amendments to House bills. Among the measures concurred in were bills affecting the Louisiana Women’s Policy Research Commission, the Louisiana Sickle Cell Commission, child exploitation reporting on covered platforms, the Children’s Cabinet Advisory Board, DCFS background checks, AI disclosure in health care, foster care placement and related terminology, criminal history record confidentiality, parish court jurisdiction, court costs, developmental disability office renaming, insurance claims and contractor licensing, Medicare Advantage coverage, colorectal cancer screening, health facilities, highway memorial designations, jury compensation, school employee protections, juvenile court fees, off-road vehicle seizure, residential property insurance cancellation, child support enforcement, and several others. The House rejected Senate amendments on bills including ethics retroactivity, sex offender registration notification, plumbers licensing, and health insurance formulary placement, sending some to conference. Several bills were finally passed, including measures on obstructing public passages with motorized vehicles, class six injection well hearings, arson of religious buildings, wearing masks while committing felonies, professional board attorney fees, bulletproof vests for peace officers, critical infrastructure protection from foreign adversaries, debit card surcharges, electronic stock certificates, watershed restoration funding, and innovation economic development pilot hubs. The innovation hub bill drew extensive debate over no-bid contracting, transparency, and the role of elected versus unelected bodies; an amendment to limit contracting authority to parish governing authorities was withdrawn, and the bill later proceeded to final passage after extended floor discussion. The House also took up and passed or concurred in multiple other bills and resolutions, with recorded votes ranging from unanimous to divided on a few measures.

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• Now, supporting documentation can mean a lot of stuff. >> But just say financial affidavit.
• So in a divorce proceeding today, all right, a financial affidavit and supporting documentation.
• Um, the first one would be a financial affidavit and supporting documentation.
• ,<00:29:42.720> tax it just said financial affidavits, tax it just said financial affidavits
• Um, if we kept B and E as is and just kept A to say financial affidavit, I think would...

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The meeting covered two committee of conference items. On HB 1260, the House and Senate debated a Senate amendment dealing with sealing certain divorce-related financial records. House members argued the amendment conflicted with the Keane Sentinel decision and would improperly flip the burden of proof on public access to court records, raising constitutional concerns under the state constitution’s open government and privacy provisions. Senate members responded that the privacy amendment and modern conditions support more protection for sensitive financial information, especially in limited uncontested divorces, but several members agreed the issue should be studied in a separate bill with a full hearing next year rather than resolved in conference. The committee ultimately voted unanimously to have the Senate recede and pass HB 1260 in the form originally passed by the House, preserving the underlying bill without the Senate amendment. The committee then took up HB 1574, which extends free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch programs and provides funding for SNAP administrative costs. The main dispute was the Senate’s addition of $4.4 million for SNAP administration. Senator Gray and DHHS officials said federal changes will shift more administrative costs to the state and that underfunding administration could raise the SNAP error rate, which could trigger future federal penalties and larger state costs; DHHS reported a current error rate of 7.57%, below the national average, and said a higher error rate could cost the state roughly $12 million in a partial fiscal year and nearly $16 million in a full year. Representative Papovich said he understood the department’s needs but was reluctant to support the bill as amended, noting the Senate language resembled a prior bill that had already failed in the House. The discussion ended with the committee still considering the Senate amendment, with members weighing the immediate appropriation against possible future costs.

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• Does that become a sworn affidavit? It is, yes. So that's a sworn affidavit? Not an affidavit.
• The The current law just requires a verification, not an affidavit.
• Not an affidavit and not a witness. And this would not either.
• And then what would happen after that officer or whomever takes the affidavit?
• Officer or whomever takes the affidavit and before the final hearing.

Bills: HR245, SCR30, SCR40, SB259

Keywords: transparency, justice, Epstein, Maxwell, investigation, human trafficking, government accountability, domestic violence, protective orders, online application, judicial administration, Louisiana, 965, house, all