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TX
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  • of the Local Government Code.
  • We are the second highest among southern and central states. ...states in the last seven years is when
  • For each local share, there is a $6.25 state share.
  • This is a great state. Like I said, it is a foundational state for the NRA.
  • There's no state appropriations made for any event.
TX
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  • Under Chapter 312 of the Tax Code, and Chapters 383 of one of the Local Government Code.
  • This is a great state. Like I said, it's a foundational state for the NRA. But again, we... not.
  • This is a great state. Like I said, it's a foundational state for the NRA.
  • There's no state appropriations made for any event.
  • by the state.
Summary: The Senate Economic Development Committee met to hear a series of bills and informational primers, with several resource witnesses from the Governor’s Office, the Texas Workforce Commission, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The chair opened by noting the death of Senator King’s son and asking members to keep the family in their prayers. Most bills were laid out and left pending subject to the call of the chair after brief author presentations and public testimony. The committee heard several local hotel occupancy tax bills: SB 1553 for Kerr County, SB 1086 for Childress County, SB 1087 for Mason County, and SB 913 for Alpine. Supporters, including the Texas Hotel and Lodging Association and local officials, said the measures would allow counties or the city to use hotel tax revenue for tourism-related projects and local development. The committee also heard SB 1534, which would direct a study on health physics education and workforce needs in Texas; resource witnesses from TWC and THECB testified on the bill. All of these measures were left pending. A major portion of the hearing focused on SB 1754, which would prohibit local tax abatements for renewable energy facilities selling power at wholesale, with an exception for certain battery storage tied to dispatchable generation. The bill drew strong support from witnesses who argued counties should not subsidize wind and solar projects that can harm neighboring landowners and that renewables already receive substantial federal support. Opponents from the solar and storage industry argued the bill would remove a voluntary local economic development tool, raise power prices, and discourage investment. Senators also debated landowner impacts, grid reliability, and whether the bill was the right policy tool; the bill was left pending. The committee also heard SB 2322, a committee substitute related to the Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act, which would exempt electric generation facilities from the program’s compelling-factor test so they can qualify for school tax limitation agreements. Supporters said the change would correct an unintended barrier for dispatchable generation, while Senator Johnson argued it would weaken the program’s purpose by subsidizing projects that would locate in Texas anyway. SB 1718 would add the NRA annual meeting to the major events reimbursement program; the NRA supported it, while gun violence prevention advocates opposed using state incentives for the organization. SB 2004 would add the Arlington Grand Prix to the major events program, and SB 2448 would create a rural workforce development grant program; both drew supportive testimony and were left pending. The committee also heard SB 1143, a substitute bill aimed at improving transparency and coordination in programs serving opportunity youth ages 14 to 24, with witnesses supporting better reporting and workforce alignment. At the end of the meeting, Senator Johnson moved that the committee stand in recess subject to the call of the chair.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 20th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • James Hurley, the 16th President of Tarleton State. Dr.
  • Definitely not for my alma mater, but I want to. state.
  • I'm going to your Texas Senate and your state capitol.
  • He's a leader in the fight for the future of our state.
  • He's a leader in the fight for the future of our state.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Environmental Regulation Apr 24th, 2025

Environmental Regulation

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  • This is a closed-loop system that operates outside of state budgets.
  • Our 2024 State of Residential Recycling Report shows that the state has just a 17% residential recycling
  • As part of my role in... ...States and at a national level.
  • volume decline on average among those. ...states, and given that Texas is our highest volume state,
  • By the way, if you haven't noticed, it's going to our rivers and other parts of the state.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 15th, 2025 at 10:04 am

Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill reflects that shift by updating state law to match the spirit, pun intended, of that decision
  • So this bill will update the Occupations Code to apply to delivery network companies, or D&Cs, such as
  • Chapter 1952 of the Occupations Code states a person may be registered as a code enforcement officer,
  • HB 4766 is a TDLR cleanup bill that addresses and updates outdated language in the Occupations Code.
  • In 2024, ASTM updated the seasonal vapor pressure standards for the United States.
Summary: The Committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures met with a quorum present, corrected the minutes from April 8, and then took up a long list of pending bills, most of which were reported favorably or left pending after hearing testimony. Early action included HB 1764 (accounting practice for certain out-of-state CPAs), HB 1788 (continuing education for barbers and cosmetologists on recognizing and assisting victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking), HB 2204 (land surveyor regulation), HB 2885 (local option elections on alcohol sales), HB 2996 (gambling offense definitions and prosecution), HB 3250 (real estate appraisals and appraisal management companies), HB 3352 (driver education on work zones), HB 3385 (farm winery permit), HB 3756 (powers of certain nonresident sellers’ permit holders who also hold a winery permit), HB 3816 (cruelty to livestock animals), HB 3913 (real estate licensing), and HB 3928 (electronic notice of towed vehicles), all of which were advanced with unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Several of these bills were reported with committee substitutes, and some were also sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The committee then heard testimony on HB 2278, which would legalize limited home distilling of spirits for personal or family use and add honey as an approved ingredient; supporters framed it as a consistency and freedom issue, and the bill was left pending. HB 3920, a TDLR workforce/CTE bill, and HB 1301, which would allow beer or malt beverages to be sold at certain wineries with on-site restaurants, were also laid out and left pending after discussion. HB 2776, aimed at tightening massage therapy licensing restrictions for people convicted of sexual and trafficking-related offenses and strengthening TDLR enforcement, and HB 3848, which would allow electronic filing of elevator and escalator inspection reports, were both heard and left pending as well. A major portion of the meeting focused on alcohol-related bills. HB 4215 would place delivery network companies under a statewide TDLR regulatory framework; Favor Delivery supported it, and it was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn. HB 4172 and HB 2820 would raise bingo reserve limits and update charitable bingo rules; supporters from veterans and nonprofit groups argued the changes would help charities, but both bills were left pending after the substitutes were withdrawn. HB 4463, a broadly supported bill allowing contract brewing and alternating brewery proprietorships, was also left pending. HB 4284 would remove the “excessive discount” prohibition in alcohol sales, HB 4285 would allow airlines to store alcohol within five miles of an airport in the same county, HB 4517 would create a complaint process for Texas distillers not paid by wholesalers, and HB 4773 would let breweries and brewpubs transport their own beer between facilities; HB 4773 drew the most debate, with supporters citing efficiency and opponents warning about unintended consequences and possible effects on the three-tier system, but it too was left pending. The committee also heard and left pending a series of TDLR cleanup bills and other measures, including HB 4765 through HB 4769, HB 4830 on service contracts for lease vehicles, HB 5506 giving civil immunity to ringside physicians at combative sports events, and HB 4690 on gasoline vapor pressure compliance. The meeting ended after all business was completed and the committee adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 15th, 2025

Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill reflects that shift by updating state law to match the spirit—pun intended—of that decision.
  • So this bill will update the Occupations Code to apply to delivery network companies (DNCs) such as Favor
  • House Bill 4285 seeks to revise and update portions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code to solve logistical
  • Chapter 1952 of the Occupation Code states a person may be registered as a Code Enforcement Officer,
  • In 2024, ASTM updated the seasonal vapor requirements. Pressure standards for the United States.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAL Public Hearing - Thu Feb 5, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Water & Land

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  • >> A state historic. >> Okay.
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  • Okay, next up, we have HB 1964 relating to the state building code council.
Summary: The committee first heard HB 1527 relating to gambling. The chair outlined hearing rules, including a two-minute limit and a warning that bills not heard would die. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from a prosecutor, Honolulu Police Department, and Stop Predatory Gambling, all arguing that casinos and sports betting increase crime, sex trafficking, harassment of athletes, and broader social harm. No opposition testimony was presented, and the committee moved on without questions or action taken on the bill. The committee then heard HB 1823 relating to coastal zone management and HB 2490 relating to coastal resilience. For HB 1823, DLNR, the Office of Planning, and Maui County testified, with Maui County supporting the measure and its proposed amendments. For HB 2490, DLNR expressed concern about exempting a proposed Mokuji Bay pilot project from permits and regulation before a long-term plan is finalized, while the County of Maui, the Mokuji Soto Zen Mission, and the Office of Planning supported the bill as a coastal resilience pilot. The mission described severe erosion, sea-level rise impacts, and years of unsuccessful efforts to stabilize the shoreline; its consultant said the study is leaning toward nature-based and hybrid solutions. In questioning, members and DLNR discussed whether the bill should say the project “shall” or “may” be exempt, and the chair indicated the language would be adjusted to preserve DLNR discretion and to change the lead agency reference to OPSD. No vote was taken in the transcript. Finally, the committee took up HB 2223 relating to historic preservation reviews. SHPD said it stood on its written comments, while OPSD and DHHL supported the bill. DHHL argued the measure would streamline reviews, improve transparency, and help address long wait times for its projects, saying it could alleviate burden on SHPD and better serve beneficiaries. Representative Shimizu questioned whether the bill would create redundancy and expand government rather than strengthen SHPD, noting a separate staffing bill already exists. SHPD responded that DHHL is uniquely subject to 6E review and that the bill would not waive federal or state historic review requirements; the discussion also touched on possible federal-style grant support and the existing memorandum of agreement between SHPD and DHHL. The transcript ends during questioning, with no final committee action shown.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Transportation Mar 27th, 2025

Transportation

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  • Of the Texas Transportation Code.
  • Afar has one of the most important ports of entry in the United States.
  • You see, you see Mexican companies buying fuel here in the United States.
  • And Vicky Lopez is a state representative in the state of Florida, correct? Yes, sir. OK.
  • Over 43.5 million illegal passers happen every day in the United States.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation Mar 27th, 2025

Transportation

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  • Pharr has one of the most important ports of entry in the United States.
  • Fruit and vegetables there, how much do you supply to the United States?
  • We saw an influx of investments take place on the northern states.
  • So we're working hand-in-glove with the state of Tamaulipas.
  • And Vicky Lopez is a state representative in the state of Florida, correct? Yes, sir. Okay.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation Mar 27th, 2025

Transportation

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  • that the portion of State Highway 48 between its intersections with State Highway 550 and Fisherman's
  • court or presumably in federal court in a particular state.
  • criminal records is likely preempted by this code section.
  • Not be their fault in the state of Texas. That's a fair point.
  • Are they generally from parts throughout the United States?
TX
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  • Transmission cost of service update—that's a twice-a-year update.
  • , must hold an active certificate and license in their home state. in that state that they're coming
  • codes regarding manufactured housing.
  • state-funded buildings, and the ability to adopt the latest energy codes from the International Code
  • The 2021 energy code has been found to be approximately 5-10% more energy efficient than the 2015 code
TX
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  • And then the burden of proof for mental illness commitment in a state hospital is?
  • , Alaska was actually the very first state that says you own your DNA.
  • If you would, state your name, who you represent, and position on the bill.
  • The screenings are mandatory and the states presume parental consent.
  • Let's go next to, I guess, State your name for the record and who you're with.
OK
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  • what is unseen. and by faith see clearly what lasts forever, and through each member, bless the great state
  • community, their endeavor to lean in and serve their community, and become the next leaders of the state
  • give direction to a private entity that this body 12 years ago allowed to go from being a part of our state
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Government and Veterans Affairs Apr 16th, 2025 at 02:30 pm

Government and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • So Representative Steiner, I want you to give us an update on this.
  • So the district party reports will state...
  • So I know that the Secretary of State Office wanted to have that...
  • Secretary of State Office wanted to have that ending balance.
  • So it's basically the same categories you just stated. The same categories you just stated.
Bills: SB2156
Summary: The committee met to reconsider and further amend Senate Bill 2156, a campaign finance/reporting bill tied to Secretary of State filing requirements and new software implementation. Members and legislative counsel explained that the bill would keep current law in place for 2025, then take effect January 1, 2026, when the new system is expected to be ready. Discussion focused on hard reporting dates, how year-end and quarterly reports would be handled, which entities must disclose balances, and clarifying that some provisions apply to statewide political parties and certain political committees but not to candidates or candidate committees in the same way. Representative Steiner walked through the amendment, describing it as mostly technical and intended to align reporting deadlines with fixed calendar dates, simplify compliance, and preserve existing treatment for some balance disclosures. Members asked about public availability of certain filed information, the meaning of references to beginning and ending balances, and whether the new fines and other provisions would also be delayed until 2026. Legislative counsel said the bill’s effective date would cover the entire act and noted some disclosure questions were not clearly answered in current law. The committee adopted the amendment and then approved Senate Bill 2156 as amended on a do-pass motion. The roll call was unanimous, and the chair adjourned the meeting, noting the changes were intended to help the Secretary of State’s office and candidates transition to the new reporting system.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Government and Veterans Affairs Apr 14th, 2025 at 03:30 pm

Government and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Dustin Richard is going to help us with a couple things that the Secretary of State said we needed: the
  • Going to go down to subsection 1, subdivision D, which states for a statewide candidate, a candidate
  • be a multi-candidate committee for or against a legislative candidate, which is not required under state
  • If we would state-wide, it would be existing. Correct.
  • As an addition by Secretary of State. Okay. Okay. That sounds good.
Bills: SB2156
Summary: The subcommittee met to review amendments to a campaign finance bill, focusing on reporting requirements for ending balances and annual statements. Members and staff worked through whether the language should apply to all multi-candidate committees or only statewide multi-candidate committees, and whether the addition of non-statewide political parties created any unintended change from current law. Dustin Richard from the Secretary of State’s office explained that the draft needed to be tightened to mirror existing law by inserting “statewide” where appropriate, while keeping the new non-statewide political party provisions as intended. The committee also discussed an effective date and application clause. Staff explained that an effective date of January 1, 2026 would align with the new reporting requirements, and that 2025 transactions would still be reported under the old law while 2026 transactions would follow the new rules. Members asked for plain-language clarification about how the application clause would work and whether any statutory cleanup would be needed afterward. A motion was made, seconded, and approved to adopt the amendments, with the motion then rephrased to refer to the “Dustin amendments.” The meeting concluded with scheduling discussion about reconvening later in the week to keep the bill moving before the deadline, followed by adjournment.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Government and Veterans Affairs Apr 9th, 2025 at 11:01 am

Government and Veterans Affairs

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  • But it is in current code.
  • I have a question for the Secretary of State.
  • It's mirroring state law right now.
  • Essentially, it's just combining those provisions of code. Or combining those provisions of code.
  • Again, another verbatim transfer of existing code.
Bills: SB2156
Summary: The subcommittee met to review HB 2156, which reorganizes North Dakota campaign finance disclosure law by repealing Chapter 16.1 and moving the provisions into a new Chapter 16.2 with mostly technical cross-reference updates. Legislative Council and the Secretary of State’s office walked through the bill section by section, explaining that most language is carried over from current law, with some cleanup to definitions, reporting requirements, public access rules, and filing procedures. The committee discussed how the new chapter would apply to candidates, candidate committees, political committees, political parties, ballot measure groups, and conduits. Several substantive issues were raised and adjusted during the discussion. Members questioned the open-records language for expenditures and contributions over $250, the use of “deposit” versus “receipt” as the reporting trigger, and whether the 48-hour supplemental reporting deadline should be changed to three calendar days; the group ultimately favored keeping 48 hours and using “deposit” consistently. They also clarified reporting dates, including changing one special-election deadline from 40 days to 39 days, and confirmed that balances of campaign funds would be reported but not made publicly available. The Secretary of State’s office also explained that the bill would make late fees public and that the chapter-wide penalty for willful violations remains a Class A misdemeanor. The main policy change debated at length was the late-filing fee schedule. Members expressed concern that the existing penalties were too low to deter intentional non-filers, and after discussion the committee agreed to increase the final late fee from $100 to $500 while keeping the new public posting of delinquent filers. The committee also reviewed an inflation-adjustment provision for reporting thresholds and the “ultimate true source of funds” language, which was described as existing law being carried into the new chapter. The meeting ended with the understanding that additional drafting changes would be made and that the bill would be ready for further committee action later in the week.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Finance May 21st, 2025

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's all there's no fees or no cost on the great state of Texas.
  • Could you please state your name for the record? Patrick M.
  • TRA represents 57,000 food and beverage establishments across the state.
  • It's gonna be all over the state of Texas.
  • In the tax code from state sales tax on the purchase and rental of its vehicles.
Bills: HB104