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• protocol and process that we work with all of our partners on and implement ourselves, working with the counties
• outdoor recreation, parks, so forth, understand and recognize the need for a cohesive network, state, county
• protocol and process that we work with all of our partners on and implement ourselves, working with the counties
• outdoor recreation, parks, so forth, understand and recognize the need for a cohesive network, state, county

Bills: HF3426 , HF3428

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Keywords: natural resources, environment, sustainability, conservation, outdoor recreation, land acquisition, real property, trust fund, commissioner approval, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, conservation easement, land purchase, state land, public lands, property acquisition, value assessment, tax assessed value, Metropolitan Council, Board of Water and Soil Resources

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• Local boards of health and state public health statutes and rules include inspections and reviews of
• Under current law, a local board may allow an exception for non-certified individuals to review designs
• I was also a member of the EITE Policy Advisory Group.
• As Jessica mentioned, in 2013 in California, the CARB board did conduct a comprehensive greenhouse gas
• Whether it's data centers or... ...meter gas plant was just approved in Grant County.

Bills: SB6013 , SB6291

Committee: House Environment & Energy

Keywords: ski areas, winter sports, terminology, recreation, economic development, SB6291, on-site wastewater treatment, onsite wastewater treatment, septic system, sewage treatment, wastewater inspection, environmental health, local board of health, public health, professional engineer, land surveyor, certificate of competency, inspection standards, design review, supervised practice

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• </c><00:13:39.040><c> We</c> counties as far as solar farms. We counties as far as solar farms.
• commissions, and those two county commissions are only counties that touch Mobile Bay.
• </c> county commissions and those two county county commissions and those two county commissions<00:21
• <c> they</c><00:24:16.080><c> know</c> county, the county commission, they know county, the county commission
• </c> appeal process to the county commission. appeal process to the county commission.

Bills: HB542 , HB566 , SB270 , HB618 , HB617 , HB542 , HB566 , SB270 , HB618 , HB617

Committee: House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure

Keywords: HB542, district attorney, prosecutor, supernumerary district attorney, Employees' Retirement System, ERS, Alabama retirement, public employee retirement, pension, retirement benefits, post-retirement employment, salary cap, dual participation, double dipping, District Attorneys' Plan, assistant district attorney, deputy district attorney, state pension, survivor benefits, Office of Prosecution Services

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• So he served Gila County as a supervisor for seven terms from 1935 to 1949, guiding the county through
• A county may establish a county jail education fund or detention center education fund to support the
• A county that previously funded rather than operated a county jail or juvenile education program through
• along with five other counties.
• with five other counties.

Bills: SB1001 , SB1035 , SB1056 , SB1065 , SB1138 , SB1161 , SB1204 , SB1207 , SB1248 , SB1274 , SB1284 , SCM1002 , SCM1006 , SCR1020

Committee: Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Keywords: appropriation, economic security, blind individuals, older adults, state funding, Arizona Department of Corrections, ADC, corrections, prison, jail, correctional officers, prison guards, staffing, retention, salary increase, pay raise, wage increase, general fund, state budget, private prisons

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• or manager, and chair of the board of county commissioners or council, and the applicable legislative
• One of those counties that was deeply hurt is a county that I represent, which is Snohomish County.
• Another county...
• One of those counties that was deeply hurt is a county that I represent, which is Snohomish County.
• So the county clerks... So the county clerks.

Bills: HB2146 , HB2349 , HB2430 , HB2457 , HB2510 , HB2532

Committee: House Community Safety

Keywords: sexual exploitation, minors, human trafficking, child safety, law enforcement, victim support, sexually violent predator, SVP, civil commitment, community notification, release notification, conditional release, unconditional discharge, escape notification, victim notification, witness notification, prosecuting attorney, Department of Social and Health Services, DSHS, Department of Corrections

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• I'm also representing a board member at Lakewood.
• recognizes Representative to explain his bill. the transfer of property at Camp Walter in Palo Pinto County
• In recent years, residents of Palo Pinto County and members of the Palo Pinto Livestock Association have

Bills: HB4538 , HCR89 , HCR142 , SCR1 , SB2139

Committee: House Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Keywords: vessel registration, derelict vessels, waterways, removal fee, Parks and Wildlife Department, General Land Office, HCR 89, official state gun, cannon, Texas state symbol, Texas Revolution, Battle of Gonzales, Come and Take It, Alamo, San Jacinto, Twin Sisters, Angelina Eberly, Texas history, historical preservation, heritage tourism

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• shortage areas, which means these counties lack the healthcare workforce that's necessary to support
• Board with creating the Healthcare Workforce Task Force to examine this issue, ways to remove barriers
• House Bill 2189 will direct the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative, the TEA, co-board, and TWC to review
• My parents are in northwest Harris County where I was born and raised.
• , or county problems, or even federal problems.

Bills: HB295 , HB824 , HB1579 , HB1581 , HB2189 , HB295

Committee: House S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

Keywords: bullying, antisemitism, school policies, school discipline, education, education policy, Texas Education Code, hate speech, student rights, civics education, high school curriculum, government, voting process, elected officials, Texas Seal of Biliteracy, biliteracy, bilingual education, multilingual, language proficiency, high school diploma

Bills: HB205 , HB464 , HB1361 , HB2546 , HB3229 , HB205

Committee: House Environmental Regulation

Keywords: alternative fueling, grants, environment, public accessibility, transit authorities, scrap tires, tire dumping, illegal dumping, waste tire cleanup, environmental remediation, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, county grants, public education, enforcement, prosecution, right-of-way, coastal waters, inland waters, solid waste

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• actually a gain to the counties. The counties would actually see a positive impact.
• Which goes to the county lateral road fund, but unfortunately counties aren't exempt from paying into
• To give you some perspective, my county and CASA County, Northeast Texas is 936 square miles.
• County region.
• Two-thirds in Collin County and one-third in Denton County.

Bills: HB134 , HB135 , HB 1109 , HB 1243 , HB1392 , HB1399 , HJR99 , HB134 , HB135

Committee: House Ways & Means

Keywords: sales tax, use tax, local tax, municipal tax, county tax, tax sourcing, place of business, principal business location, small business, retailer, marketplace seller, economic development agreement, Chapter 321, Chapter 323, Tax Code, Texas Comptroller, local sales and use tax, tax jurisdiction, order consummation, ship-to location

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• quite a bit of work on this bill, Governor Healey and her team, my staff, and the Chelmsford Select Board
• He's also a regional leader among all the Essex County chiefs. So Rep.
• been a leader in our district and most recently brought together a number of our chiefs in Essex County
• been a leader in our district and most recently brought together a number of our chiefs in Essex County
• So the Board of Selectmen filed a home rule petition to support this, and we're here today to testify

Bills: S3051 , H5380 , H5384 , H5389 , H5420 , H5428 , H5427 , H5429 , H5435

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Service

Keywords: retirement benefits, police officer, surviving spouse, pension, public service, police chief, deputy police chief, civil service exemption, local governance, Medford, H5384, Craig Riley, Haverhill, firefighter, fire department, civil service, civil service examination, maximum age requirement, age waiver, age exemption

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• so the board would be able to conduct business.
• board in some of the smaller districts or the district that might want to serve on the board in some
• Who will be in the Board of Contractors? Okay. Are the Board of Contractors here?
• So what, for example, like an internal review board or institutional review board does is it looks at
• There are no more questions on the board.

Bills: HB267 , HB478 , HB617 , HB659 , HB800 , HB922 , HB924 , HB947 , HB1166 , HB1223

Committees: House Commerce , House Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Keywords: home inspectors, board membership, licensing, term limits, Louisiana State Board, utility, reimbursement, overcharges, consumer protection, economic relief, hidden fees, junk fees, drip pricing, price transparency, mandatory fees, surcharges, unfair trade practices, advertising disclosures, total price, service fees

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• Uh, B3297 Crete's Oklahoma Tolling and Recovery Board.
• And I'm really excited about the opportunity to serve on the Oklahoma Abstractor's board.
• And I just really look forward to serving on the board and doing my best.
• I'm co-owner of a small business and I look forward to being on the abstractor's board.
• And we had a good discussion two months ago, and he's doing a good job on the board.

Bills: HB2933 , HB3041 , HB3048 , HB3081 , HB3297 , HB3338 , HB3673 , HB3790 , HB3983 , HB4105 , HB4139 , HB4203 , HJR1023

Committee: Senate Business and Insurance

Keywords: insurance regulation, homeowner claims, premium discounts, catastrophe mitigation, civil penalties, credit card transactions, payment methods, service charge, consumer rights, financial regulation, insurance, nonadmitted insurers, surplus lines, Oklahoma, fire extinguisher, licensing, public safety, age qualification, State Fire Marshal, towing services

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• You know, I'm trying to think of my school board member days. Sure.
• I went to a library board and just convinced them, let's roll this thing back.
• I went to the library board and just convinced them, let's roll this thing back.
• So if you're on that board and you have any type of fiduciary responsibility, you understand that.
• they get appointed to these boards.

Bills: HB287 , HB340 , HB412 , HB440 , HB514 , HB515 , HB521 , HB543 , HB553 , HB570 , HB961

Committee: House Ways & Means

Keywords: HB 287, Louisiana Tax Commission, ad valorem, property tax, property assessment, assessment fees, fee extension, sunset extension, public service property, utility property, insurance company property, financial institution property, tax administration, R.S. 47:1838, Act 296, reappraisal, ad valorem tax, valuation, Louisiana tax law, homestead exemption

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• Um, but what we're doing here is the State Board of Education, as you know, already has a computer science
• Yes, I senator I I I I know that the uh the state board of education when the uh the state board of education
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• of education when the uh the state board of education when they<00:06:22.479><c> put</c><00:06:22.639

Bills: HB329 , SB5 , HB329 , SB5 , HB43 , HB75 , HB396 , HB43 , HB75 , HB396

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: military installations, tall structures, local government, construction approval, wind energy facilities, archives, history, board of trustees, vacancies, government control, computer science, education reform, digital literacy, high school graduation, teacher training, education, public schools, constitution amendment, national anthem, weekly broadcast

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• So what this bill does is authorize the board to solicit grants.
• As you heard, the Leadership Board is a trustee agency.
• Scholars Program and as a board member for the past three years.
• So I have been involved with the Leadership Board for seven years as a volunteer board member.
• That would ultimately be up to the Legislative Ethics Board.

Bills: SCR8406 , SB5825 , SB5842 , SB5863 , SB5840

Committee: Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections

Keywords: civic health, community engagement, committee reestablishment, public participation, governance, Washington State Leadership Board, WSLB, gift acceptance, grants, endowments, private funding, public funding, fundraising, state board, youth leadership, civic engagement, leadership development, Washington World Fellows, sports mentoring, Boundless Washington

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• poorest counties in our state.
• Likewise, at the county level, my good colleagues who have respect for the county, but they were in way
• Santa Fe was dictating the county to do what it did, and the county very dutifully did as they were told
• It's right across the county line from Eddy County.
• It's right across the county line from Eddy County.

Bills: SB78 , SB235 , SB22 , SB310

Committee: Senate Senate Conservation

Keywords: nuclear energy, renewable energy, sustainability, carbon emissions, energy regulation, microgrid, zero carbon resources, Public Regulation Commission, energy generation, electric utilities, motor vehicle manufacturers, licensing, dealers, franchise agreements, consumer protection, water supply, sewage improvements, environment, funding, Mora County

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• I represent the 16th District, which includes Walla Walla County, Franklin County, and Benton County,
• County.
• These plans must be developed by the local Board of Health or Health District in the county in cooperation
• The bill assigns planning and plan development to county planning but also to local boards of health
• or Thurston County or Pierce County or Piers County or Holmish County.

Bills: HB2267 , HB2183 , HB2174 , HB1529

Committee: House Local Government

Keywords: urban forestry, local government, environmental policy, tree management, community planning, heat response, counties, public health, emergency management, climate action, crash prevention, traffic safety, roadside regulations, emergency zones, public safety, state legislation, infrastructure, county resources, road construction, maintenance

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• Representative, if I may The intent here is elected offices, not advisory boards or commissions, and
• This is the state board of regents that are doing this. Follow up.
• It kind of depends on the makeup of the board and who the chancellor is at the time.
• Board and who the chancellor is at the time.
• To the board and say, 'Hey, we would like an exemption.'

Bills: HB4104 , HB3722 , HB3787 , HB3700 , HB3701 , HB3310 , HB3404 , HB2964 , HB2398 , HB3024 , HB3499 , HB3278 , HB3279 , HB3645 , HB3649 , HB2293 , HB3260 , HB3176 , HB3177 , HB3114 , HB3172 , HB3322 , HB3323 , HB4248 , HB3720 , HB2210 , HB1322 , HB1937 , HB3301 , HB4107

Keywords: Oklahoma criminal law, felony classification, Class B5, Class D1, sentencing enhancement, repeat offender, domestic violence, stalking, voyeurism, peeping tom, clandestine recording, hidden camera, privacy offense, sex offender registry, Sex Offenders Registration Act, protective order violation, animal cruelty, cockfighting, dogfighting, public safety

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• representation at Ascension Saint John Sepulpa, where he was born, and for his service as a community board
• I, a walkthrough guardianship seems like that's probably a lot more likely in Oklahoma County than it
• might be in some of the rural counties where there may only be one judge who's got a general docket
• Association and the Academy of Professional Funeral Practice, in addition to the Oklahoma Funeral Board
• sets those salaries, which is generally where court reporters are housed in all of the other city county

Bills: HB4104 , HB3722 , HB3787 , HB3700 , HB3701 , HB3310 , HB3404 , HB2964 , HB2398 , HB3024 , HB3499 , HB3278 , HB3279 , HB3645 , HB3649 , HB2293 , HB3260 , HB3176 , HB3177 , HB3114 , HB3172 , HB3322 , HB3323 , HB4248 , HB3720 , HB2210 , HB1322 , HB1937 , HB3301 , HB4107

Keywords: Oklahoma criminal law, felony classification, Class B5, Class D1, sentencing enhancement, repeat offender, domestic violence, stalking, voyeurism, peeping tom, clandestine recording, hidden camera, privacy offense, sex offender registry, Sex Offenders Registration Act, protective order violation, animal cruelty, cockfighting, dogfighting, public safety

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• But getting rid of the board, and then you said legislator, and I'm just trying to read it real quick
• I think right now we're kind of in an awkward stage where there's no advisory, and...
• We understand our challenges, and now I'm also putting my county attorney hat on because I represent
• The compensation fund funds efforts in our county attorney's office to provide compensation to crime
• Williams, is there participation from any of the more local jurisdictions, whether county or city?

Bills: SB1112 , SB1517 , SB1537 , SB1584 , SB1673 , SB1776

Committees: House Appropriations , House House Appropriations Committee of Reference

Keywords: mental health, hearings, acquaintance witnesses, patient rights, treatment evaluation, barbering, cosmetology, appropriation, funding, licensing, board operations, peace officer, training, public safety, traffic offenses, judicial system, corrections, recruitment, state budget, crime victims