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• House Bill 4308 would provide Fort Bend County with a vehicle to finance and develop industrial.

Bills: HB1532 , HB2731 , HB3483 , HB4308 , HB4580 , HB4582 , HB5509 , HB5663

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: Lake Houston, dredging, maintenance district, flood control, environment, public works, HB 2731, roadside vendors, solicitors, county regulation, border counties, Mexico border, Transportation Code, unincorporated areas, right-of-way, public highway, parking lot, livestock sales, live animals, vendor regulation

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• Look at it as an Uber vehicle at this point in time. And that's all it is.

Committee: House Human Services

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee first addressed Senate Bill 2387, which had previously included language expanding the definition of a sexual assault victim advocate to include advocates from organizations serving victims of sexual trafficking or other sexual violence. After concerns were raised that the language could broaden participation in forensic interviews beyond appropriately credentialed organizations, the parties agreed to remove that added language. The committee then reconsidered its prior action, adopted the amendment striking the new language, and passed SB 2387 as amended on a 12-0-1 roll call vote. The bulk of the meeting focused on Representative Nelson’s proposed changes to a 340B-related bill, centered on expanding reporting and transparency requirements. His draft would require hospitals to report how 340B savings are used, and would also add reporting by drug manufacturers, pharmacy benefit managers, and health insurers on rebates, pricing, ownership interests, 340B savings, premiums, claims, and related data. Nelson argued the reporting was needed to give lawmakers better information about how the 340B program affects hospitals, insurers, pharmacies, and public costs, and noted the Department of Corrections also benefits from the program. Testimony was mixed but generally supportive of more transparency. Sanford Health Plan said it needed more time to review carrier impacts and had concerns about employer-related language and rebate reporting. The North Dakota Hospital Association supported hospital transparency and said the broader approach was appropriate because hospitals are only one part of the 340B system. Several members raised procedural concerns about the scope of the proposal and the lack of a drafted LC amendment. The committee decided not to take final action on the 340B proposal that day, instead forming a subcommittee led by Representative Hendricks, with Representatives Dobervich and Bolinske, to work with LC and return with drafted language for further review on Monday.

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• I can remember several years ago in Lockley, Alabama, a municipal police officer stopped a vehicle on

Bills: HB297

Committee: House Financial Services

Keywords: cash transactions, money transmission, regulatory compliance, criminal penalties, Alabama Securities Commission, 1136, house, all

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• Of course, we are safe; it gives us tear on our vehicles.

Bills: SB36 , SB2202 , SB 36

Committee: Senate Border Security

Keywords: homeland security, border security, critical infrastructure, Department of Public Safety, intelligence operations, public-private partnerships, SB 2202, firearm trafficking, gun trafficking, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, Texas-Mexico border, United Mexican States, Mexico, DPS, second-degree felony, weapons transfer, illegal firearms transfer, arms smuggling, cross-border crime

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• We are save wear and tear on our vehicles. It tells.

Bills: SB 36 , SB 2202

Committee: Senate Border Security

Keywords: homeland security, border security, critical infrastructure, Department of Public Safety, intelligence operations, public-private partnerships, SB 2202, firearm trafficking, gun trafficking, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, Texas-Mexico border, United Mexican States, Mexico, DPS, second-degree felony, weapons transfer, illegal firearms transfer, arms smuggling, cross-border crime

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• motorcycle rider course has to be approved by both the Department of Transportation and Division of Motor Vehicle

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met on a decision-making agenda and took up a series of bills, mostly accepting committee recommendations with either technical or substantive amendments. HB 472 would allow digitized identification cards to be accepted as valid ID under certain circumstances; the committee amended it to clarify that a physical ID may still be required where state or federal law demands it, and the measure passed. HB 510 on water shortages and emergencies, HB 871 on the effective date of Act 130 relating to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, HB 1120 on the Department of Health’s nuisance-abatement authority, and HB 1162 on motorcycle instruction permits all passed with amendments or technical changes. HB 544 establishing a pet insurance framework, HB 995 extending reporting time for firearm carry license reports, HB 10002 extending the White Correctional Oversight Commission coordinator term, HB 1093 clarifying the Hawaii Public Housing Authority’s powers, HB 1291 expanding labeling rules for winged brown coffee to roasted coffee, and HB 1348 on public-land recreation leases and county-resident lotteries also passed, with HB 1348 amended to require a lottery within a year of vacancy and to limit renewal conditions. The committee also discussed HB 76, requiring skateboard users under 16 to wear helmets, and HB 1259, which would change how speed limits can be reduced without an engineering study. One member raised concerns about HB 1259, arguing the language could allow unsafe reductions on state highways; the committee noted a no vote from that member, but the measure still passed. HB 76 initially passed as amended, then the committee briefly revisited it after a member said they had intended to vote no; on revote, the bill was adopted unamended. Throughout the meeting, members generally voiced no objections to the remaining measures, and each bill was reported out with the stated recommendation.

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• major conflicts between neighbors, destroy the landscape, frighten people, and cause property and vehicle

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

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• A trooper—and the trooper can tell—that's what they do, or commercial vehicle enforcement troopers.

Committee: Senate Border Security

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• New Hampshire values the people on the front lines of emergency health care.
• New Hampshire values the people on the front lines of emergency health care.
• New Hampshire values the people on the front lines of emergency health care.
• Previously in the veto scientific value.
• </c> value and appropriateness. value and appropriateness.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Alicia Cannon's 50-year career stands as a powerful testament to the value of dedicated public servants
• with a credit card via the internet unless the contribution provides the credit card verification value
• </c><01:58:51.360><c> or</c><01:58:51.599><c> code</c> credit card verification value or code credit
• card verification value or code and<01:58:52.800><c> the</c><01:58:52.960><c> billing</c><01:58:53.440
• </c> value of the OJT on the job training. value of the OJT on the job training.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, confirmed a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber also recognized guests, including members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and employees of the Central Alabama Electric Cooperative. A senator then delivered a Black History Month-style presentation highlighting James Weldon Johnson, A. Philip Randolph, Jan E. Matzeliger, and Percy Lavon Julian for their contributions to civil rights, labor, industry, and science. The Senate received House messages referring two Archives and History board appointments to the Committee on Confirmations, then took up numerous committee reports. Several bills from Finance and Taxation, Judiciary, Education Policy, Agriculture, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Healthcare, Tourism, Veterans and Military Affairs, State Government Affairs, and Local Legislation received favorable reports, some with amendments or substitutes, and were advanced to second reading and placement on the next legislative day’s calendar. The chamber also recommitted Senate Bill 266 to the Tourism Committee. The Senate confirmed multiple appointments, including Llaya McNair to the Alabama Trust Fund Board, several members to the Credit Union Administration Board, and Elizabeth Smithart, Leslie Sanders, and Wayne Sers to the Alabama State Board of Human Resources. It then adopted several resolutions, including commendations and memorials, such as resolutions honoring Mary Francis Holland, the Stanhope Elmore boys bowling team, and Alicia Cannon for more than 50 years of service to the Alabama judicial system. The Senate also adopted a resolution creating the Study Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Children’s Internet Safety, after discussion about its purpose, membership, and duties; an amendment to the commission resolution was adopted before the resolution itself was adopted.

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• Uh, you know, we all know that, for airports and, or, you know, maybe even electric vehicles with a high
• :32.800><c> electric</c> and or you know maybe even electric and or you know maybe even electric vehicles
• 34.960><c> rate</c><01:12:35.199><c> that</c><01:12:35.520><c> they</c><01:12:35.760><c> can</c> vehicles
• with a high rate that they can vehicles with a high rate that they can catch<01:12:36.480><c> on</c>

Committee: Joint Natural Resources & Energy

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:01:40 Chair Comments 00:02:51 Rep. Nima Kulkarni PFAS Presentation 00:04:35 EEC PFAS Presentation 00:39:36 Rusty Cress PFAS Presentation 01:01:10 Chair Comments on Admin Regs and Reports Received 01:14:41, 958, all

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• You know, there are police officers that when they inhale fentanyl from a vehicle stop, you have to have
• ><00:49:49.960><c> fentanyl</c><00:49:51.040><c> from</c><00:49:51.640><c> a</c><00:49:51.720><c> vehicle
• </c> when they inhale fentanyl from a vehicle when they inhale fentanyl from a vehicle stop<00:49:52.920

Keywords: 981, all

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• I’ll say candidly that this bill may end up serving as some kind of vehicle bill, is what I was thinking
• bill may end up serving as some<00:31:03.840><c> kind</c><00:31:04.000><c> of</c><00:31:04.159><c> vehicle
• <c> is</c><00:31:04.720><c> what</c><00:31:04.799><c> I</c><00:31:04.880><c> was</c> some kind of vehicle
• bill is what I was some kind of vehicle bill is what I was thinking.<00:31:05.120><c> I</c><00:31:05.279

Bills: HF3707 , HF3732 , HF2581 , HF3731

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: unemployment insurance, judicial officials, paid leave, economic development, worker protections, workforce development, unemployment benefits, youth training, grants, job creation, grant funding, revolving loan, underserved communities, disadvantaged groups, electrical licensing, installation, Class A installer, regulations, labor and industry, 1183

Summary: The committee first adopted the minutes from February 26 and then heard House File 2581, authored by Representative Frazier, which sought $1 million for Fortis Capital, a nonprofit economic development lender. Frazier and Fortis CEO Brian Smith described Fortis as a gap-financing lender that helps underserved entrepreneurs who cannot meet traditional bank underwriting standards. They said the organization has made 37 loans totaling more than $4 million since 2021, leveraged another $29.5 million, and created 314 jobs. Smith said Fortis typically charges around 6.5% interest, has had two defaults, and uses a revolving loan fund model that recycles repayments; members discussed how the proposal fits with other state economic development programs and whether Fortis should instead be part of a competitive grant process. The chair laid HF 2581 over for possible inclusion in a budget bill. The committee then heard House File 3707, brought by Representative Berg, which would extend confidentiality protections to unemployment insurance and paid leave judges and related staff by adding them to the definition of judges for purposes of protecting personal information. Berg and testifiers from the Department of Economic Development and MAPE said the bill responds to harassment and safety concerns, including threats, doxxing, and an attack near an office, and is intended to protect people making sensitive determinations. MAPE supported the bill as an update to existing protections for similar workers. Members raised concerns that the bill’s language was too broad, especially the reference to the paid leave division, and questioned whether it should cover only judges or also call-center and other staff. Department and committee members agreed the language likely needed narrowing and discussed possible amendments and whether to move the bill to Judiciary and then revisit it. No final vote was taken on HF 3707 during the discussion, and the bill remained under consideration for further language work.

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• think the other thing to realize is that, different than going to the grocery store or even buying a vehicle
• grocery store, different than even<01:08:28.960><c> buying</c><01:08:29.279><c> a</c><01:08:29.520><c> vehicle
• </c><01:08:30.640><c> Um,</c> even buying a vehicle. Um, even buying a vehicle.

Bills: HB0117 , HB0126

Committee: Senate Labor, Health & Social Services

Keywords: informed consent, abortion, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, fetal heartbeat, termination of pregnancy, medical emergency, Wyoming legislation, rights of minors, healthcare regulations, parental consent, 916, all

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• there's a pickup full of fentanyl coming out of Denver and the feds asked for help to detain that vehicle
• there's a pickup full of fentanyl coming out of Denver and the feds asked for help to detain that vehicle
• there's a pickup full of fentanyl coming out of Denver and the feds asked for help to detain that vehicle
• there's a pickup full of fentanyl coming out of Denver and the feds asked for help to detain that vehicle

Bills: HB0130 , HB0095 , HB0096 , HB0097 , SF0101 , SF0106 , SF0067 , SF0123

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearms, state rights, federal regulation, law enforcement, civil penalties, government liability, concealed carry, public colleges, university facilities, weapons legislation, self-defense, campus safety, weapons, age requirement, permits, HB0097, Wyoming firearms privacy, merchant category code, MCC

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• I think this year we used it as an example for a vehicle purchase to expand field experiences for our
• year we used it as an example for<00:40:53.040><c> um</c><00:40:53.640><c> a</c><00:40:53.839><c> vehicle
• </c><00:40:54.240><c> purchase</c><00:40:54.880><c> to</c> for um a vehicle purchase to for um a vehicle

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The hearing covered Senate Bill 426, which would create an early learning apprenticeship grant program. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive from the City and County of Honolulu, the Department of Human Services, the Executive Office on Early Learning, the University of Hawaiʻi College of Education, the Attorney General’s office, the Early Childhood Action Strategy, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, the University of Hawaiʻi’s early childhood educator project, and a Zoom testifier who described the importance of investing in high-quality early childhood education. Committee discussion focused on the program’s estimated cost, with figures of about $14.5 million in 2025-26 and $15 million in 2026-27, and on whether the program would require ongoing base-budget funding. The committee recommended technical, non-substantive amendments, including a statewide-concern amendment and a deferred effective date, and both committees adopted the recommendation by vote. The committees then heard Senate Bill 1622, which would appropriate funds to establish the Aloha Intelligence Institute within the University of Hawaiʻi to support statewide artificial intelligence initiatives. University representatives described the proposal as the product of campus-wide input and outlined five pillars: governance and policy, outreach and engagement, research and development, workforce development, and AI tools for key sectors such as health care, creative industries, manufacturing, data science, astronomy, and climate change. Members questioned staffing distribution, tuition, enrollment timing, housing, campus placement, and whether positions would be permanent or temporary; the university said it planned about 10 positions across campuses, would start with internal resources, and would house the effort under the Vice President for Research and Innovation initially. The committees recommended an SD1 with the appropriation amounts blanked out, a July 31, 2050 effective date, and committee-report language on housing and West Oʻahu, and the higher education and labor/technology committees adopted the amended recommendation. Finally, the Higher Education Committee took up Senate Bill 1488, a housekeeping measure to consolidate existing University of Hawaiʻi conference center statutes into a single revolving fund structure, and Senate Bill 636, which would fund retention and internship coordinator positions and broader enrollment management efforts at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. SB 1488 drew university support and no opposition. SB 636 prompted substantial questioning about Hilo’s declining enrollment, current retention rate of 72.8 percent, and the scope of the request, which includes not only two named positions but also about $432,000 for enrollment management initiatives such as data analysis, IT support, and other student services. Hilo said it is targeting 3 to 5 percent annual enrollment growth and that the positions would support recruitment, retention, internships, and data-driven enrollment strategy. The committee pressed for a clearer broader plan, but the discussion in the transcript ended before a final vote on SB 636 was shown.

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• This legislation would authorize state and local authorities to license curbside electric vehicle charging
• This legislation would authorize state and local authorities to license curbside electric vehicle charging
• What was legal in that situation was Hendrickson having an arsenal in his vehicle at the Portsmouth public
• ><c> the</c><04:25:42.319><c> Portsmith</c><04:25:43.040><c> public</c><04:25:43.359><c> high</c> vehicle
• at the Portsmith public high vehicle at the Portsmith public high school.<04:25:44.800><c> what</c><

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Then, um, supposedly if you build a good school, then property values go up and all those kind of things
• Then, um, supposedly if you build a good school, then property values go up and all those kind of things

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• She must have been bitten by a bug for the value of education at some point in her academic career.
• She must have been bitten by a bug for She must have been bitten by a bug for the<00:16:48.960><c> value
• of education at some point in the value of education at some point in her<00:16:51.120><c> academic<
• Withholding state funding based on poverty rate and low property values, it's just not right.
• ,</c> rates and lower property values, rates and lower property values, and<01:55:01.280><c> if</c><01

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I don't think this is the superior vehicle.
• c><03:38:06.560><c> and</c><03:38:06.720><c> so</c> The reefs bring in over $100 million a year in value
• DHHL's value statement says administrations going forward will be prepared to work side by side with
• </c><04:24:06.239><c> statement</c><04:24:06.760><c> States</c> act dhl's value statement States act
• dhl's value statement States administrations<04:24:08.319><c> going</c><04:24:08.520><c> forward</c><

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: 910, house, all