Bills: HB241 , HB381 , HB241

Committee: House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, vaccine, public health, emergency response, vaccine distribution, healthcare legislation, state coordination, veterans, disability, employment preference, state agency hiring, supplemental security income, PTSD, mental health, grants, treatment protocols, pilot program, personalized treatment, neuroinflammation

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• Members, House Bill 4484 is legislation that allows for the use of state-owned and state-leased vehicles
• Then, for the state having to pay the mileage on us, we could just use the state car and state-owned
• And if we're doing that, we have an opportunity as a state to be the innovative best practice state in
• We have the experts in our state to get this right.
• We can do dual use in our state.

Bills: HB3183 , HB4316 , HB4484 , HB3469 , HB3464 , HB3173 , HB3989

Committee: Senate Energy

Keywords: electric utilities, grid congestion, transmission technology, advanced power flow controllers, dynamic line rating, energy efficiency, rural water service, district organization, emergency legislation, Oklahoma, water management, state vehicles, state-owned vehicles, state-leased vehicles, motor vehicle use, commuting use, personal use, fleet management, Corporation Commission, field inspectors

Transcript Highlights:

• Members, House Bill 4484 is legislation that allows for the use of state-owned and state-leased vehicles
• So we could just use the state car and state-owned vehicle and save that mileage there.
• And if we're doing that, we have an opportunity as a state to be the innovative best-practice state in
• We can do dual use in our state.
• We can do dual use in our state.

Bills: HB3183 , HB4316 , HB4484 , HB3469 , HB3464 , HB3173 , HB3989

Committee: Senate Energy

Keywords: electric utilities, grid congestion, transmission technology, advanced power flow controllers, dynamic line rating, energy efficiency, rural water service, district organization, emergency legislation, Oklahoma, water management, state vehicles, state-owned vehicles, state-leased vehicles, motor vehicle use, commuting use, personal use, fleet management, Corporation Commission, field inspectors

Summary: The committee first considered the nomination of Russell Isaacs to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. Isaacs described his farming background and experience with cotton, corn, sorghum, and wheat, and said he regularly tests conservation technologies on his farm. Senators discussed his water-conservation experience and the value he could bring to the board. The nomination received 10 ayes and 0 nays and was advanced to the full Senate floor. Members then took up House Bill 3183, dealing with smart transmission technology and electric grid efficiency. Senator Murdoch explained that the bill had been difficult to negotiate and that the enacting clause was stricken so work could continue on a committee substitute. He said the technology would allow existing transmission towers to carry lighter, more efficient lines, reduce wildfire risk, and potentially lower long-term rates by easing congestion. Senators asked about costs, who pays, and whether ratepayers or large load users would bear the burden; an amendment changed language from “customer funded” to “large load user funded.” The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill 7 ayes to 3 nays. The committee also advanced several nominations and bills related to environmental and energy policy. Steve Mason was confirmed to the Environmental Quality Board by an 8-0 vote. House Bill 4316, which removes an old deadline that prevented nonprofit corporations from converting into water districts and accessing grant funding, passed 8-0. House Bill 4484, allowing discretionary use of state-owned or state-leased vehicles between employees’ homes and workplaces to save mileage costs, passed 9-0. House Bill 3464 created a statewide framework for energy storage and solar facilities; a motion to table an amendment failed, and the bill passed 10-0 after debate over landowner protections, decommissioning, fire safety, and dual-use agricultural concerns. The committee then passed House Bill 3173, the Well-Repurposing Act, 10-0, to allow orphaned and abandoned wells to be repurposed for geothermal and energy storage uses, with discussion about surface-owner rights and possible tweaks to the geothermal temperature definition. House Bill 3469, a measure easing surety requirements for smaller producers by allowing a stair-stepped compliance schedule, passed 9-0. Finally, House Bill 3989 was amended for drafting corrections and then passed 9-0; it relates to the one-megawatt load standard and uses actual load over a two-year period rather than plate load. The chair ended the meeting by thanking members and staff and adjourning the committee.

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• Louisiana is not the only state to do this.
• My bill isn't in the strictest of the states that have done this already.
• And unfortunately, Louisiana is not the first state to address this, but other states in recent times—and
• We’re talking about lessening the, I guess, the out-of-state CPAs.
• with out-of-state CPAs.

Bills: HB387 , HB388 , HB468 , HB548 , HB827 , HB848 , HB921 , HB924 , HB953

Committee: House Commerce

Keywords: engineering, land surveying, construction, state fire marshal, plan review, contracting services, unsolicited contact, homeowners, penalties, regulations, wholesaling, real estate, earnest money, cancellation rights, residential properties, Louisiana Real Estate Commission, certified public accountant, CPA, accounting board, Louisiana State Board of Certified Public Accountants

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• The State Government Committee will come to order. Clark, please call the roll.
• I wish we were set up more like the United States system is, but we're not. This is what we've got.
• </c><00:13:37.480><c> and</c> of allegiance to the United States and of allegiance to the United States
• </c> States to the flag. States to the flag.
• that the government of the United states that the government of the United States<00:18:39.760><c> of

Bills: SB271 , HB511 , SB271 , HB511

Committee: House State Government

Keywords: SB271, Alabama, municipalities, city fees, town fees, franchise fees, utility franchise, natural gas, manufactured gas, gas utility, public streets, public places, right-of-way, municipal consent, gross receipts tax, license tax, privilege tax, Public Service Commission, PSC, utility regulation

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• , just like other states do.
• If you are out of state or you are paid, wear a badge just like other states.
• state representation.
• In terms of the state level, we have a match with AZMVD to verify state residency.
• Chairman and members, House Bill 2775 prohibits the state, its agencies, political subdivisions, or employees

Bills: HB2775 , HB2874 , HB2940 , HB4014 , HB4067 , HB4115 , HCM2010 , HCR2051

Committee: House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Keywords: international organizations, government resources, public institutions, Arizona Board of Regents, foreign adversaries, campaign finance, contributions, termination statements, reporting, penalties, electoral processes, healthcare, public benefits, eligibility verification, fraud prevention, Medicaid, SNAP, transparency, accountability, state land

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• The first is that we are the only state, to our knowledge, with data-sharing agreements to identify these
• We also have scholarship and support services through Passport that are solely funded by the state.
• We also have scholarship and support services through Passport that are solely funded by the state.
• This funding is fully distinct from other state financial aid programs.
• It establishes the Heritage Orchard Program at Washington State University. Thank you, staff.

Bills: SB5826 , SB5828 , SB5909 , SB5931 , SB5954 , SB5963 , SB6082 , SB6090

Committee: Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development

Keywords: medication abortion, public education, access, healthcare rights, postsecondary institutions, college grant, scholarships, higher education, private institutions, Washington State, undergraduate programs, enrollment, program review, public institutions, workforce education, accountability, oversight, administrative changes, investment, veterans

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• I want the state of Texas to help make people better, healthier.
• And the state will challenge you.
• It has not achieved its stated goals.
• But I do think that we have the ability as a state to regulate it.
• Our governor served as the Attorney General of the state of Texas for 12 years.

Bills: SB5 , SB11 , SB12 , SB5 , SB11 , SB12

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity

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• I want to ask about the $3 million for the state plane purchase.
• I think currently the state has approximately 5 aviation assets.
• I believe that the state of Oklahoma does have aviation assets.
• minimum for all teachers in the state of Oklahoma by $2,000.
• Excuse me, the state employee longevity pay increase was $519,000.

Bills: SB1177 , SB1177

Committee: House Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget

Keywords: education funding, mental health services, public safety, housing, state budget, 914, all

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• You'll see some taken from unclaimed property from the insurance commissioner and Secretary of State
• In this case, it's the state of Oklahoma making an employer contribution to the tune of 16.5%.
• organizations, including the Department of Public Safety and state troopers.
• Would you speak to the state department of Education, our pre-K through 12 schools?
• There are land applications going on in the state where they are using it for fertilizer.

Bills: SB1177

Committee: Senate Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget

Keywords: education funding, mental health services, public safety, housing, state budget, 914, all

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• Between State Route 260 and Penrod Road.
• State Route 260. ...congestion on state highways like State Route 260.
• A state bridge is not a 100-year bridge, and we have to put a 100-year bridge in, and our own state has
• State Treasurer in fiscal year 2027 for the state match of the Douglas Port of Entry and allows expenditures
• So I'm here to serve the whole state.

Bills: SB1272

Committee: House Rural Economic Development

Keywords: appropriation, Douglas port of entry, state funding, infrastructure, federal support, 1182, all

Bills: SB365

Committee: Senate Banking and Insurance

Keywords: cash transactions, rounding, legal tender, state regulations, consumer transactions, 923, senate, all

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• With state funding cuts, clinics like ours are in crisis.
• A state transmission authority will analyze and support development of our system with our specific state
• funding from the general fund state to districts.
• Are we doing the same in our great state?
• Are we doing the same in our great state?

Bills: HB2747

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: budget sustainability, state finance, fiscal policy, economic growth, government spending, 904, all

Bills: HJR1086 , SB392

Committee: House Administrative Rules

Keywords: judicial rules, public safety, state agencies, permanent rules, legislative approval, 914, all

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• state crime?
• </c> state law. state law.
• budget as state or otherwise government<01:04:12.559><c> employees.
• Um, as far as nine directors, I think there's four state employees or state-affiliated employees and
• Um, as far as nine directors, I think there's four state employees or state-affiliated employees and

Bills: SF0101

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all

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• </c> employees. Um, how to deal with that. employees. Um, how to deal with that.
• </c> something that's happening in the state something that's happening in the state now?
• </c> law-abiding citizens in this state. law-abiding citizens in this state.
• </c><00:36:37.440><c> if</c> state and to the laws of this state if state and to the laws of this state
• That's not a state law.

Bills: SF0101

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all

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• and unenforceable regardless of when the parties entered into the covenant and the earnings of the employee
• The employee may bring a civil action, but there is no administrative action.
• The fiscal note states no fiscal impact.
• This is about academic employee bargaining for a small group of workers at Western.
• I also believe that it's a bill that will help theaters across the state of Washington.

Bills: HB1526

Committee: Senate Labor & Commerce

Keywords: liquor license, snack bar, state regulations, alcohol sales, business licensing, 904, all

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• prospective payment system rate for Medicare patients, but payments for Medicaid clients are up to the state
• For the record, Lisa Thatcher, representing the Washington State Hospital Association, here today in
• We don't have anything to recognize that in our Washington state law.
• ... ...including a critical stretch of the I-90 corridor west of Spokane and State Highway 395 north
• Washington state law currently lacks the framework to handle REH Medicaid claims.

Bills: SB6103

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: rural healthcare, emergency services, hospital payments, state appropriation, public health, 904, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:04:22.079><c> with</c> reminder, too, there are 46 states with reminder, too, there are 46 states
• wasn't good for the state.
• wasn't good for the state.
• wasn't good for the state.
• Uh Representative Harshman, I state.

Bills: SF0024

Committee: House Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources

Keywords: lottery, debit card payments, gambling regulations, state revenue, financial transactions, 916, all

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• in line with other state agencies.
• , Wyoming DOT housing around the state?
• , Wyoming DOT housing around the state?
• </c> those properties that are that are state those properties that are that are state or<00:12:42.320
• ,</c><00:20:14.320><c> which</c> that loves wildlife in the state, which that loves wildlife in the state

Bills: SF0024

Committee: Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources

Keywords: lottery, debit card payments, gambling regulations, state revenue, financial transactions, 916, all