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• take them in whatever order you prefer. take them in whatever order you prefer.
• But would prefer not to have it added to this bill.
• Uh, there's a job preference on that.
• State to be used as proof of residency State to be used as proof of residency for<00:48:29.720><
• <00:48:58.720> I the purpose of proof of residency. I the purpose of proof of residency.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• [music] must be a US citizen, a resident [music] must be a US citizen, a resident of<00:03:57.599
• <00:06:47.680> voting While most [music] people prefer voting While most [music] people prefer
• Um you know, high incidents of residents Um you know, high incidents of residents voting<00:16:00.480
• Or, I'm sorry, these are voters that reside overseas.
• sorry, these are voters that reside sorry, these are voters that reside overseas.<00:22:33.600><

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• For residents, this gap has real consequences.
• , consistency, and support for residents.
• You're welcome to join us here, whatever you prefer. Not opposition and support.
• You're welcome to join us here, whatever you prefer.
• While CSLB would strongly prefer a final inspection, ...general public outweigh any benefit.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• just RCRC counties but local governments in general, and we try to provide free opportunities for residents
• And we don't want the residents of Benicia talking about Valero decades from now with the same indignity
• that residents of Vernon talk about Exide today.
• You take your preference.
• But it doesn't quite work that way, especially with... ...your preference, but it doesn't quite work

Summary: The Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee heard three main bills after initially lacking a quorum and deferring the consent calendar. SB 501 by Senator Allen would expand California’s battery extended producer responsibility program to include medium-format batteries, such as those used in e-bikes, lawn equipment, and portable power systems. Supporters from local governments, recycling groups, environmental organizations, and battery stewardship interests said the bill would reduce fire risks, improve collection and recycling, and close a gap in existing law. One industry witness sought clarification about off-highway vehicles and a battery association requested guardrails for mixed battery formats; the California Retailers Association moved from opposition to neutral after discussions with the author. SB 1125 by Senator Menjivar would create a statewide, state-funded low-income drinking water rate assistance program administered by the State Water Resources Control Board, contingent on funding. The author and supporters said many Californians face water debt and that the bill would help address affordability while working around Proposition 218 limits on local ratepayer-funded assistance. Water districts, local governments, environmental justice groups, and conservation organizations testified in support, and there was no opposition. SB 1259 by Senator Blakespear, as amended, would require refineries to provide advance information on closure, cleanup costs, and timelines to help communities plan for refinery transitions and remediation. Supporters, including the City of Benicia, environmental justice groups, and advocacy organizations, argued that communities need transparency before closures occur and that other energy sectors already provide similar planning information. Opponents from labor, petroleum, and business groups argued the bill was unnecessary, burdensome, and could discourage refinery investment or signal premature decline of the industry. After extensive debate, the committee voted to pass SB 1259 as amended to the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee, and also approved SB 501 and SB 1125; the consent calendar items SB 1253 and SJR 13 were adopted.

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• It's not what we know because a lot of times, community members and residents do not even understand
• option to use an interpreter to translate licenses. exams that are not offered in the applicant's preferred
• I am a resident of San Francisco and I have a CNA HHA certificate.
• I am a resident of San Francisco, and I hold a CNA AHA certification.
• Additionally, some dentists prefer in-person training, but requiring completion before employment prevents

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So, I'd our New Hampshire residents.
• If you have If you're a Maine resident If you have If you're a Maine resident and<00:26:59.680> you
• <00:40:07.920> of tolls, do we know if the residents of tolls, do we know if the residents
• What's the annual cost residents.
• you do not have to be a resident you do not have to be a resident of<01:16:19.480> this<01

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It taxes certain occupants who have established permanent residences under the meals and rooms tax.
• And so I I worry that we open residents.
• rights residents of New Hampshire have.
• Like for voting or... ...what other rights residents of New Hampshire have. Correct.
• Um, I think my preference would be, you know, whatever the committee decides, my preference would be

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• If it really were as non-controversial as it is, I would have preferred to hear about it before.
• ,<00:33:02.440> the they could uh keep their residence, the they could uh keep their residence
• Residents just deserve to know: are these going to be locked down like military bases, or armed like
• > this<00:59:09.880> information, that residents have this information, that residents
• The titles of the two bills are different, and the House file title is preferred by the revisers.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• If Texas residents extended the life of 12 common appliances and electronics by one year, the state would
• We prefer fewer proceedings where we look at a bigger picture as opposed to the proverbial death by a
• We prefer her. We can actually marshal more resources to participate more effectively.
• We prefer fewer proceedings where we look at a bigger picture as opposed to the proverbial death by a
• We as consumers usually prefer to have rates stay stable over a longer period of time. Thank you.

Bills: HB 106, HB144, HB145, HB252, HB1732, HB2221, HB2467, HB2468, HB2517, HB2518, HB2963, HB3016, HB3689, HB3960, HB4386, HB4490, HB4751, HB5247, HJR175, HB2213

Keywords: HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund, production safety, leasehold operations, electric utility, distribution poles, inspection

Summary: The committee first handled pending business, including reconsidering a failed vote on SB 715 and then reporting several measures favorably. SB 1978 was reported from committee on a committee substitute, and a series of House bills — including HB 431, HB 1522, HB 1922, HB 3228, HB 3229, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 4219, HB 4238, HB 434, HB 1584, and HB 4739 — were moved out of committee, most to the local and uncontested calendar. The votes on these items were overwhelmingly or unanimously in favor, with committee substitutes adopted where applicable. The committee then heard HB 2963, a right-to-repair bill for consumer electronics. The author said the bill would require manufacturers to provide parts, tools, and documentation on fair and reasonable terms while preserving trade secrets and excluding certain categories such as medical devices, motor vehicles covered by an MOU, critical infrastructure, and commercial-only transactions. Supporters from the Texas Public Policy Foundation and Environment Texas argued it would strengthen property rights, help small businesses, and reduce e-waste. Opponents, including representatives of SafeLight Auto Glass and LKQ, said they supported right-to-repair in principle but objected to the bill’s automotive MOU exemption and broader scope, warning it could create uncertainty and leave some manufacturers and repair shops outside the framework. The bill was left pending after testimony. Members also heard HB 2467 on salary parity for State Fire Marshal investigators, HB 252 on allowing some state agencies to pay certain employees twice monthly, HB 2468 on public improvement district notice and a buyer’s right to terminate, HB 4386 on annuity contract exchanges and surrender timelines, HB 4751 creating a Texas Quantum Initiative and related fund, and HJR 175 proposing a constitutional amendment protecting Texans’ ability to use mutually agreed-upon mediums of exchange, including cash, bullion, and digital currency. Testimony on HB 4751 was largely supportive but included questions about whether the state needs a new coordinating structure and funding mechanism for quantum research and commercialization. HJR 175 drew discussion about barter, taxes, and concerns over central bank digital currency. Each of these items was left pending after hearing testimony. The committee also heard HB 2221, which would update insurance anti-rebating laws to allow more wellness and value-added services in life and health insurance, with supporters saying it would encourage healthier behavior without requiring data monitoring. Finally, the committee took up a package of utility and wildfire-related bills from Chairman King’s portfolio: HB 106, requiring oil and gas operators to maintain certain overhead electrical lines; HB 144, requiring utilities to submit pole inspection and management plans to the PUC; and HB 145, requiring wildfire mitigation plans and allowing utilities to self-insure under certain conditions. Utility, co-op, and insurance representatives generally supported the safety and resiliency goals of HB 144, while asking for clarifications and less frequent reporting; HB 145 was introduced as a broader wildfire-risk and liability measure. These bills were also left pending after testimony.

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• Paul resident and alumna of St. Paul Public Schools.
• Paul resident and aligners of I am a St.
• Chair Jordan, or if you prefer, we have some testifiers.
• Chair Jordan, or if you prefer, we have some testifiers.
• Chair Jordan, or if you prefer, we have some testifiers.

Bills: HF3698, HF3067, HF3730

Keywords: libraries, electronic books, digital audiobooks, licensing agreements, public access, paraprofessional, paraprofessional qualifications, education support staff, teacher aide, teacher assistant, special education, Title I, federal personnel qualifications, Minnesota Department of Education, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, Read Act, reading instruction, math instruction

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• But by and large, our preference, of our members, is to work directly with the local utility company
• Our preference, of our members, is to work directly with the local utility company in procuring energy
• Our preferred plans include extending all the way to 2050 and then Prairie Island by 20 years to 2053
• our preferred plans include extending<01:12:25.320> AEL<01:12:25.760> all<01:12:25.880
• if you want to see this move residents if you want to see this move forward<01:53:12.119> I<01

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• P. >> Uh, Madam Chair, if you could ask counsel, that would be preferred. >> Uh, Ms.
• counsel, that would be preferred. counsel, that would be preferred.
• patrons are non-residents. patrons are non-residents.
• Oak Park Heights is a small city, less than 5,000 residents, located along the St.
• we don't ask them if they're residents we don't ask them if they're residents of<00:53:39.480>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, it's my pleasure and honor to welcome Aunt Margie, a resident of District 16, formerly a resident
• Um, it's my pleasure and honor to welcome Aunt Margie, a resident of District 16, formerly a resident
• Um, it's my pleasure and honor to welcome Aunt Margie, a resident of District 16, formerly a resident
• Um, it's my pleasure and honor to welcome Aunt Margie, a resident of District 16, formerly a resident
• Um, it's my pleasure and honor to welcome Aunt Margie, a resident of District 16, formerly a resident

Keywords: House streaming session for Friday, February 6, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House convened with 117 members present, then 123 after a quorum call, and proceeded through routine introductions and referrals, including introductory House bills 959 through 1018, House Joint Resolution 8, House Simple Resolution 1, several Senate bills, and bond initiatives referred to Appropriations. The main floor item was House Bill 1, concerning investor-owned electric and gas utility cost recovery limitations, which was on third reading and final passage. Debate on HB 1 focused on whether the bill would meaningfully lower utility bills and whether it was necessary given existing Public Service Commission authority. Supporters argued the bill would prevent ratepayers from bearing the cost of executive bonuses and other compensation above $250,000, saying utilities can still pay those costs from shareholder profits and that the measure would save money for customers, even if only modestly. Opponents argued the PSC already has authority to review executive compensation, warned the bill could be largely symbolic or misleading, and said it might encourage utilities to shift bonuses into base salaries or harm recruitment and service quality. Several members also argued the bill did not address other drivers of high bills, such as riders and program costs, and one member said the General Assembly itself was responsible for rising energy costs. No final vote on HB 1 was shown in the transcript excerpt, but members on both sides stated their intended positions, with supporters urging a yes vote and opponents indicating they would vote no. The discussion ended with another member beginning remarks about taking on concentrated corporate power and standing with working people.

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• Um so which residents shall be notified.
• Um, in my town, which is over 10,000 residents, uh, it's not a city.
• So, I'm speaking here as a resident affected by this particular circumstance.
• So, I'm speaking here as a resident affected by this particular circumstance.
• So your preference would be a 90-day notice of the exact re-evaluation.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• agencies, if you want to stand on your comments, but if there's amendments you're recommending, we prefer
• :35.000> you're<00:02:35.239> recommending<00:02:35.879> we<00:02:36.080> prefer
• amendments you're recommending we prefer amendments you're recommending we prefer you<00:02:36.599
• <00:49:05.160> as exclusively for qualified residents as exclusively for qualified residents
• preferred alternative as described<00:49:21.359> in<00:49:21.480> the<00:49:21.559>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees first heard SB 443, which would require agricultural-district lands with solar energy facilities to also be certified as being used for a farming operation. DLNR, the State Energy Office, and the Agri-Business Development Corporation all supported the bill but recommended changes, including shifting the certifying authority from DLNR/BLNR to the Department of Agriculture. The Attorney General also recommended replacing the certification requirement with a condition that the land be used for a farming operation, citing the lack of a clear statutory framework for certification. The Hawaiʻi Farmers Union supported the measure but suggested using existing county agricultural dedication processes and raised concerns about conversion of agricultural land. The committees adopted amendments reflecting the Department of Agriculture as the certifying body and the Attorney General’s proposed language, then passed SB 443 with amendments. The committees then took up SB 79, relating to historic preservation reviews for state affordable housing projects. DLNR State Historic Preservation and DHHL supported the bill with amendments, including striking a redundant section and conforming the language to existing law. The committees agreed to those changes, and after a brief recess and decision-making, Water and Land, Housing, and Hawaiian Affairs each voted to pass SB 79 with amendments. The record notes that some members were excused and that the committees adopted the chair’s recommendations. Later, the joint Housing and Water and Land hearing considered SB 26, SB 867, and SB 1170. SB 26 would create an affordable housing land inventory task force within HCDA; HHFDC supported it, while HCDA suggested an alternative approach involving county coordination. The committees amended the bill to incorporate OPSD’s proposed language, add legislative and county representatives to the task force, and include an appropriation for the Mayor Wright project, then passed it with amendments. SB 867, which creates a working group to inventory water resources and streamline well permit approvals for affordable housing, drew broad support and was amended to specify the Department of Health director rather than the Clean Water Branch chief; it also passed with amendments. SB 1170, which would exempt certain Maui affordable rental housing projects from chapter 205A, drew support from housing interests but concern from the Attorney General that it could be unconstitutional; the AG suggested narrowing the bill to disaster recovery and limiting its scope. Testifiers also discussed the Weinberg Court Apartments project and other redevelopment concerns, but the transcript ends before final action on SB 1170 is completed.

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• First, replacing the term 'temporary license' with 'residency license' as the only temporary pediatrics
• license for this residency. 2.
• eats in a healthy manner, takes care of themselves, and is not on any medications would be far preferable
• I mean, I would prefer just a quick overview and then provide that documentation.
• I prefer more information.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Speaker, one thing to add on the gas tax, I believe it's 40% of the gas tax is paid by out-of-state residents
• But the best estimate is that roughly 40% of the gas tax is paid by out-of-state residents.
• And then this committee takes these grants and scores them, and the preference points are given to the
• And when that happens, that would be preference points that they would use in the grants, because in
• if you're going to restrict those dollars, And so if you're going to restrict those dollars, the preference

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee met to consider Senate Bill 2012, the Department of Transportation budget, with Representative Brandenburg presenting a detailed House amendment package and Speaker Robin Weisz explaining the overall funding strategy. The discussion focused on restructuring transportation funding streams, including moving Prairie Dog money into a flexible transportation fund, adjusting gas tax distributions, increasing the legacy earnings transfer from 7% to 8%, and authorizing a $155 million bond for Highway 85. Members also discussed DOT operations, bridge funding, rest areas, electronic titling, and the use of funds for grants to counties, cities, and townships. A separate provision would let the DOT consider whether local ordinances or policies unreasonably restrict permitted agriculture or energy projects when scoring grant applications, which drew significant debate about local control and whether the language was punitive. Testimony from Brandenburg and Weisz emphasized that the plan was intended to provide more predictable funding, preserve the ability to match federal dollars, and direct money where needs are greatest through a grant process. Weisz said the package was designed to simplify multiple revenue buckets, ensure DOT can meet federal match requirements, and free up money for the general fund while still supporting transportation needs. Several members raised concerns about whether cities, counties, and townships would receive as much as under the prior Prairie Dog structure, whether the bridge allocation was correctly reflected in the bill, and whether the local-policy language would penalize subdivisions that oppose energy projects. Supporters argued the state needed to protect revenue tied to energy development and that local governments would still receive distributions plus additional grant opportunities. The committee adopted the House amendment to SB 2012 by a vote of 19-1-3, then rejected an amendment to remove the local-policy language on a 5-15-3 vote. The committee then passed SB 2012 as amended on a 20-0-3 vote, with Representative Brandenburg designated as the carrier. The chair announced that Senate Bill 2014 would not be taken up at that time and the committee recessed until called back.

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• Senator Menendez, your preference is to have that conversation on the Senate floor, is that correct?
• In San Antonio, these residencies pair aspiring teachers with expert mentors for a full school year.
• To date, Huckabee ISD has hired six former year-long residents. S.
• That then does mean, with their experiences, that they're doing less number of residents.
• What do you prefer? Either one but on will be fine. On the bill. Bill, OK, got it. Go ahead.

Bills: SB451, SB762, SB1490, SB1262, SB1459, SB1750, SB1962, SB2252, SB2253, SB2365

Keywords: instructional materials, public schools, Education Code, adoption, rejected materials, local funds, open educational resources, Texas Education Code, school districts, open enrollment charter schools, funding restrictions, environmental regulation, business compliance, local authority, economic development, state preemption, local control, open education resources, SB 762, Texas public schools

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• Floridian and a 15-year city councilman from the City of South Daytona, a community of about 14,000 residents
• Those costs will land directly on our residents, mostly through probably reduced potential services.
• Gene Adams, the Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust, waiving in opposition.
• Gene Adams, the Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust, waiving in opposition.

Summary: The Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee considered HB 145, by Rep. McFarland, which would raise Florida’s sovereign immunity caps from $200,000 per person and $300,000 per incident to $500,000 and $1 million, with a future inflation-based increase, extend the time to bring claims, and allow local governments to settle claims above the cap without a claims bill. McFarland argued the bill modernizes an outdated system and helps injured people obtain compensation more fairly and efficiently, while preserving sovereign immunity. Several members spoke in support during debate, saying the bill better balances government accountability and victims’ rights and that current caps have not kept pace with inflation and damages. Public testimony was largely in opposition. Local governments, counties, cities, insurance groups, and school-related organizations warned the bill would significantly increase liability exposure, insurance premiums, and taxpayer costs, especially for small and rural governments and school districts. Opponents also objected to the provision allowing settlements above the cap without legislative action, saying it would weaken the cap and increase litigation and costs. Supporters countered that injured people often wait years for claims bills and that governments should be able to resolve meritorious claims directly. After debate, the committee voted 16-1 to report HB 145 favorably, with Rep. Lopez voting no. The meeting then adjourned.

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• facilities serving students residing facilities serving students residing within<00:48:09.359>
• It amends the definition of qualified resident for the purposes of HHFDC housing programs.
• So, meaning does HHFDC have a position, or would you just prefer not to have a cap?
• <01:00:14.480> demonstrate qualified residents demonstrate qualified residents demonstrate
• <01:04:04.480> who require that um qualified residents who require that um qualified residents

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint House committees on Housing and Education heard HB 1713, HD1, which would repeal school impact fees and transfer remaining balances in the school impact fee and certain fair share accounts to the school facilities special fund. The Department of Education testified in opposition, while the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, the Attorney General’s office (with comments and suggested constitutional amendments), the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, the School Facilities Authority, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, NAP Hawaii, Avalon Development Company, Mark Development, Maui Chamber of Commerce, Housing Hawaii’s Future, Landis Research Foundation, BIA Hawaii, and others testified in support. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii offered comments. The DOE said the bill would weaken a key tool for matching school facilities to residential growth, while supporters said the current program leaves funds unused or restricted in ways that limit their effectiveness. A lengthy discussion followed about the difference between the older school impact fee program and the separate fair share agreements tied to land use entitlements and change-of-zone approvals. DOE Deputy Superintendent Jesse Suki explained that fair share funds are tied to the district where they were collected, may be too small to build a full school on their own, and are held until needed for projects such as Core Ridge, Central and West Maui, and other planned schools. Committee members pressed DOE on why funds had remained unspent for years, how much money was in the accounts, and whether the department had reviewed audit findings about the program. Members also questioned whether homeowners ultimately bear these costs through developers passing them along. The committee did not take a vote during the portion of the meeting provided. The discussion ended with members and DOE debating whether the current statute should remain in place, whether past entitlements should be affected, and whether the bill should be amended to better address remaining construction-related obligations and the use of collected funds.