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• IT KEEPS ALL LICENSEES REGARDLESS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE AND SUPPORTS RURAL COMMUNITIES WITH FLEXIBLE
• STABILITY IN ELEVATORS AS WELL AS BUILDING OWNERS SEEKING TO ENHANCE ACCESSIBILITY AND PROVIDE MORE FLEXIBILITY
• AND I HAD NO IDEA THAT THEY EVEN PURCHASE THAT PROPERTY BUT UNDER THE STATUTE I GUESS IT SAYS THAT THEY
• KNOWLEDGE THAT'S ALL THAT FP&L OWNS AND CLAY COUNTY, BUT I HAVE NO WAY TO KNOW IF THEY MADE OTHER PURCHASES

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Senate Bill 378 modernizes the Oklahoma multi-county bond bail has been statute by controlling flexibility
• Senate Bill 378 modernizes the Oklahoma multi-county bond bail bonds statute by controlling flexibility
• they're not getting charged an over-exorbitant amount by that bondsman because we've increased their flexibility
• Increase their flexibility inside their regulatory agency. One more. You're recognized.
• I gather grants and donations, and I use that money to purchase and package seed packets, and I give

Bills: SB378, SB540, SB1061, SB1475, SB1531, SB1534, SB1684, SB1824, SB1826, SB2049

Keywords: bail bondsman, bondsman license, multicounty agent bondsman, surety bondsman, Insurance Commissioner, bail bond regulation, bond deposit, forfeiture, deposit ratio, writing capacity, license transfer, power of attorney, surety bond, bail industry, Oklahoma insurance law, financial solvency, administrative action, SB1061, Oklahoma Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act, SAFE Act

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• And again, class 59 reductions... a purchase of um of a specific um ashto a purchase of um of a specific
• This is the fuel purchased through the state fuel system that is purchased by municipalities, schools
• state fuel system um that is purchased state fuel system um that is purchased by<02:20:18.760>
• It's flexible; we can increase the toll.
• <04:15:58.399> for<04:15:58.840> the purchased for the purchased for the iak<04:16:01.439

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met with New Hampshire DOT Commissioner Bill Cass and Finance Director Danielle Shandra to review the agency’s FY 2026 budget. Cass gave a high-level overview of DOT’s mission, organization, funding structure, and staffing trends, noting the agency has about 650 employees across five divisions. He said the Governor’s recommended FY 2026 budget totals $95.99 million, essentially flat from FY 2025, with funding primarily from Turnpike funds, Highway funds, federal sources, and a small General Fund share for non-highway units. Members asked about how Turnpike and Highway funds are treated in state accounting, and DOT explained that while they are enterprise funds restricted to their purposes, they are considered unrestricted from the statewide perspective and are appropriated through the budget process. A major topic was staffing and budget targets. DOT said its full-time staffing level has remained relatively flat since 2014 even as vehicle miles traveled increased and vacancies rose. To meet budget targets, the department unfunded seven permanent positions and nine temporary full-time positions, and later noted additional reductions in Finance, including the elimination of two full-time positions, reduced print shop equipment purchases, and deeper cuts to overtime, temporary help, equipment, and supplies in FY 2027. DOT also explained that it shifted funding for one unmanned aerial system position from General Funds to Highway Funds, saying the change was workable because the position supports highway-related work and federal-aid-eligible activities. Members asked for clarification on the state transit operating match, and DOT explained that the Legislature had previously provided about $1.8 million annually in General Funds to help local transit agencies meet federal match requirements, but that funding was not included in this budget. DOT said that could reduce the ability to draw down some federal transit funds, though the impact may not be immediate because those funds can be used over several years. The department also described its unmanned aerial system program, saying it has been used for about five years for mapping, survey work, construction oversight, and storm damage assessment, and that it now has about five drones and two full-time positions supporting the program. DOT said it is expanding cross-training so more employees can operate drones without adding positions. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• We had a discussion that future purchases would be with air conditioning, and so was that to all parts
• Discussion that future purchases would be with air conditioning.
• The GO Bond is to make a group purchase of databases, including those that support the growth of the
• This group purchase ensured that students at all publicly funded community colleges and universities
• Without this group purchase, some of the smaller schools, like Clovis Community College, would be unable

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• They ultimately purchased and took into trust much of these lands.
• trust much of purchased and took into trust much of these<02:40:15.840> lands.
• Many of the millions of Americans that visit Alaska each year purchase these products.
• This will provide greater flexibility and certainty to Alaskan Native artists.
• This will provide greater flexibility and certainty to Alaskan Native artists.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• It's not clear yet. right will it allow uh flexibility right will it allow uh flexibility across<00:41
• They could have a value that could fluctuate on the basis of what a purchase price.
• They could have a value that could fluctuate on the basis of what a purchase price.
• They could have a value that could fluctuate on the basis of what a purchase price.
• <01:06:50.559> this right if I I'm going to purchase this right if I I'm going to purchase

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The commission met on November 12 and first approved the September 17 and October 15 draft minutes unanimously after brief discussion. Members also identified themselves for the record, including a new member from Bumpsk Bank, a staff attorney from the Secretary of State’s Bureau of Securities Regulation, a prior crypto commission participant, and a uniform law commissioner involved in tokenization projects. The main presentation was by UNH law professor Seth Orinberg, who discussed the federal GENIUS Act and the pending Clarity Act and how they affect New Hampshire’s options in the digital asset space. He described the GENIUS Act as governing payment stablecoins/stable tokens, defining them as blockchain-based assets used primarily for payments, redeemable for a fixed amount of national currency, and required to maintain stable value. He said the law creates three possible state roles: hosting federally qualified issuers, becoming a state qualifier for issuers up to a $10 billion threshold, or exploring state-backed issuance as a sovereign. He noted that the state-qualification path would require conforming legislation, examination capacity, and coordination with Treasury, while the sovereign-issuer theory is legally uncertain and may become a test case. Orinberg also outlined the core compliance framework he said applies to covered issuers: 100% reserve backing in high-quality liquid assets, monthly public reserve reporting, no yield or interest-like rewards, segregation of reserve assets, immediate redemption at face value, and anti-money-laundering/know-your-customer obligations. He then turned to the Clarity Act, describing it as a broader market-structure bill that would create categories such as digital asset, digital commodity, digital security, and ancillary asset, with self-certification procedures for issuers. He said the two federal laws together would separate payments from investments, preempt inconsistent state standards for covered payment stablecoins, and likely reshape the boundaries of state authority over digital assets.

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• And this Department of Ed money has flexibilities associated with it.
• The cornerstone, it provides flexible community driven parent directed support for native students in
• The core funding is vital to the flexibility and meeting the unique needs of our TCUs.
• Russell, mentioned that flexibility was key. And I think you, Ms.
• So flexibility is important. It helps address what you have spoken to, Dr.

Keywords: Native education, Department of Education, federal funding, testimony, treaty obligations, public schools, educational policies, Indigenous students

Summary: The meeting focused on the responsibilities of the U.S. Department of Education towards Native students, highlighting the importance of federal education programs that satisfy treaty obligations to Native communities. Various witnesses testified about the impact of educational policies designed to support Native students who primarily attend public schools. Concerns were voiced over recent proposals that could potentially undermine these programs, citing the role of federal funding in ensuring successful educational outcomes for Native youth. The chair of the committee emphasized the need for continued federal support and attention to the unique educational challenges faced by Indigenous populations.

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• I rise today in support of my amendment, which restores balance, flexibility, and common sense to the
• This amendment restores flexibility and affordability to our climate strategy.
• the ability to act, set policy, and... ...has the ability to act, set policy, and maintain the flexibility
• That provides the very flexibility that the gentleman was speaking about.
• Energy costs are a direct way that we can help our residents maintain the flexibility to have goals to

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House met in a session centered on the FY26 budget, especially the Energy and Environmental Affairs and Labor/Economic Development sections, while also taking time to recognize several championship teams and other guests. Early in the day, the chamber adopted a set of commemorative resolutions, including observances for Apraxia Awareness Day, International Celiac Awareness Day, and Jewish American Heritage Month. Members also welcomed Franklin High’s cheerleading and boys basketball champions, Winthrop boys hockey champions, St. Mary’s of Lynn girls basketball champions, Holy Trinity School students, and later Boston Celtics guard Drew Holiday and Lauren Holiday. The most contentious debate involved amendments related to Massachusetts’ climate and clean-car policies. Representative Lombardo offered amendments to delay or repeal ACC2/zero-emission vehicle requirements and to convert climate mandates into goals rather than requirements, arguing the rules were unrealistic, costly, and harmful to dealers, consumers, and the economy. Opponents said the House had already addressed the issue, and that climate and energy policy should remain under review through a public process. The House rejected Lombardo’s ACC2-related amendments, including after a ruling of the Chair was upheld by roll call, and later adopted a consolidated Energy and Environmental Affairs amendment by a wide margin. The House then adopted a consolidated Labor and Economic Development amendment and ultimately passed the FY26 budget to be engrossed. Supporters highlighted major funding for environmental protection, parks, fish and game, clean energy, food insecurity programs, agricultural support, economic development, tourism, and an immigration legal assistance fund. The chamber also observed a moment of silence for Molly McGovern, and at the end of the session adopted an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. before adjourning.

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• So is there any flexibility for that, which is out of their control?
• And then the issue about the flexibility about arrival, I'm from L.A.
• So is there any flexibility for that, which is out of their control?
• So is there any flexibility for that, which is out of their control?
• It's very flexible.

Summary: The Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee met with several bills on the agenda, beginning with SB 739 (Arreguín) on the Clean Miles Standard and Incentive Program for transportation network companies. The author and supporters from Lyft, Uber, and TechNet said the bill would update EV miles traveled and greenhouse gas targets to reflect current market conditions, add flexibility for CARB and the CPUC, and protect drivers from losing platform access while also creating a path for future electrification. Opponents including the American Lung Association, Sierra Club California, and NRDC argued the bill would weaken a program meant to accelerate EV adoption and should retain stronger targets. Members discussed affordability, charging infrastructure, and the need to balance climate goals with feasibility. The committee approved SB 739 as amended and re-referred it to Appropriations, later recording a 9-0 vote when the roll was completed. The committee then heard SB 1190 (Grove), the “Safe Passage for Youth Act,” which would regulate private youth transport services used for out-of-state residential placements. The author and sponsor testimony described abusive practices such as nighttime pickups, blindfolds, restraints, and emotional trauma, and said the bill would require CPUC permitting, TrustLine background checks, training, parental consent, and bans on certain practices. Support came from youth and disability advocates, with no opposition testimony. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended recommendation and later passed 9-0. SB 1191 (Ochoa Bogh) would extend the sunset for California High Cost Fund A and B universal service programs that help provide affordable telephone service in rural and high-cost areas. Supporters from rural telecom companies and industry groups said the funds are essential for maintaining service, 911 access, and emergency communications in remote communities. There was no opposition, and the committee advanced the bill on a due pass recommendation; it later passed 9-0. The consent item, SB 985 (Strickland) on the 911 emergency system, was also approved. Finally, the committee heard SB 1246 (Cortese) on autonomous vehicles and emergency response. The author and supporters from SEIU California and the California Professional Firefighters said the bill would require AV companies to provide incident response, notify local jurisdictions during system failures, ensure U.S.-based remote drivers, and prevent public safety workers from having to manage AV breakdowns. Industry opponents argued the bill intrudes on federal vehicle standards, gives local governments enforcement authority they should not have, and could create overly broad notification and response requirements. Members raised questions about local control, response times, and whether the bill was premature given existing DMV regulations. Despite those concerns, the committee passed SB 1246 on a due pass as amended recommendation, later recording a 7-1 vote. The committee then recessed and returned to complete roll calls before adjourning.

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• And we are spending a lot of funds to have people purchase these types of vehicles, yet not enough to
• And certainly we know technical assistance is important, but those grant funds and the flexibility of
• This bill will still keep those same guardrails in place as if it were purchased over the counter, but
• This bill will still keep those same guardrails in place as if it were purchased over the counter but
• So really, this is about operational flexibility within a highly regulated system.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The committee began with announcements about consent items and then heard AB 72, which would create an electric vehicle economic opportunity zone in Riverside County. Supporters said the bill would help bring EV manufacturing jobs and training to the Inland Empire, while some senators questioned whether the state should favor one region over others and whether local economic development groups should handle the effort. The bill was passed on a roll call vote and sent to Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement. Members then took up AB 685, which would establish the Small Business Resiliency and Innovation Fund to support technical assistance and capital infusion programs for small businesses. The author and supporters emphasized the importance of TAP and related programs for women-owned, minority-owned, immigrant-owned, veteran-owned, and rural businesses, while some chambers of commerce raised concerns about amended eligibility language and whether the funding would be truly supplemental. After discussion, the bill was passed and sent to Senate Appropriations. The committee also approved ACR 173 on a 7-0 vote, and consent items AB 375 and AB 1587 were adopted 10-0. Later, AB 1760, a Dental Practice Act cleanup bill, and AB 1637, which would limit who may alter physician-authored medical records, both passed unanimously. AB 1785, allowing online sales of pseudoephedrine products with existing safeguards, also passed 10-0. AB 1973, expanding abortion-care authority for advanced practice clinicians, drew strong support and opposition and passed 7-3 after senators raised safety and training questions. AB 2025, requiring disclosures for digitally altered rental listings, passed 8-1, and AB 2697, allowing locally approved drive-through cannabis sales with security requirements, passed 7-3. The committee then heard AB 2249, which would tighten cannabis packaging rules to reduce child appeal, and the author described it as a response to poison-control calls and an audit finding that current law is too vague.

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• of limitation out and define the flexibility of the staffing that's required?
• of limitation out and define the flexibility of the staffing that's required?
• limitation out and Define the limitation out and Define the flexibility<00:25:40.240> of<00:25
• that's flexibility of the Staffing that's required<00:25:42.720> just<00:25:42.880> a
• was not in the business of purchasing was not in the business of purchasing all<02:39:22.840>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We won't purchase as much.
• Um, and those that purchase the food.
• amount but we have some flexibility amount but we have some flexibility there.<01:00:27.839>
• I said schools is our primary purchaser because that's our primary purchaser, but yeah, daycares also
• <01:17:24.000> that exceptions if there's a a purchase that exceptions if there's a a purchase

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting began with approval of partial minutes, with members noting that DHS/HHS material was not yet included and that the minutes would be finalized later. The committee then heard from the General Court about several dedicated funds. Testimony explained the Joint Legislative Historical Fund, which receives a $25,000 annual general fund appropriation and transfers from visitor center sales above a $50,000 threshold, and is used for portrait maintenance, chamber work, Hall of Flags upkeep, and other historical preservation needs. Members also discussed the preservation of the Civil War flags in the Hall of Flags, with the General Court stating the flags are monitored through annual high-definition photos and that no immediate stabilization project is planned. A question about Union cemeteries was raised but the witness said he had no knowledge of federal funding for them. The committee also reviewed the visitor center revolving fund and noted that the accounting presentation is confusing because transfers are netted out so the fund ends each year at $50,000. Members suggested the narrative should clearly identify the transfer amounts and actual revenue, and staff agreed to note that in future reporting. The General Court then described its special legislative account as a stability reserve for capital and emergency needs, citing past uses such as the plaza ADA renovation, the legislative parking garage, and moving operations to One Granite Place. Members asked about interest earnings and were told the account is held in the treasury and any interest goes to the general fund unless statute directs otherwise; no additional funding was recommended at this time. The Department of Administrative Services then presented the law enforcement memorial fund, explaining it is a long-standing leftover construction fund with a small balance that has not been needed because the New Hampshire Law Enforcement Memorial Officers Association privately funds memorial upkeep and plaques. Members discussed whether the state should transfer the remaining money to the nonprofit, but no decision was made; the department said it would research whether such a transfer is legally possible. The department also reviewed the former land conservation endowment fund, now moving to Fish and Game under House Bill 2, and explained that it primarily covers administrative costs, management fees, and investment losses for a long-term conservation program. Members asked about the fund’s large balance and the increase in expenses, and were told the fund is intended to last indefinitely and that future reporting will shift to Fish and Game.

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• and<00:04:53.320> ongoing<00:04:53.720> subscription<00:04:54.400> costs purchase
• and ongoing subscription costs purchase and ongoing subscription costs for<00:04:55.880> consolidated
• straightforward request for flexibility. straightforward request for flexibility.
• Uh and this allows flexibility<00:30:53.440> to<00:30:53.640> award<00:30:54.560> um
• to award um all of the loan flexibility to award um all of the loan forgiveness<00:30:56.520> funds

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Recognizing the need to balance transparency with flexibility for our municipalities, at that time the
• Local Government Committee to provide for further exceptions to the rule, recognizing the need for flexibility
• official actions related to time-sensitive litigation that were held after an executive session, small purchasing
• and bill approvals of less than current bidding thresholds, purchasing a property, grant applications
• bill will allow municipal officials, municipal officials, The bill will allow municipal officials flexibility

Summary: The House began with ceremonial recognitions, including guests of Representatives Benham and Warren and a farewell acknowledgment for longtime floor staffer Michelle Martin, who is leaving House service for a role in the Senate. The chamber then took up caucus and committee announcements, recessed several times, and later returned to consider a series of committee reports and bills. House and Senate bills were reported from Rules, Appropriations, and Judiciary, including referrals of several measures to committees. The House adopted House Resolution 515 unanimously, urging Congress to review Major Richard D. Winner’s actions for possible Medal of Honor recognition. It also adopted House Resolution 208, directing a performance audit of services, wait times, and processes in the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services; supporters said it would help improve services for Pennsylvanians with vision impairment, while the vote was 201-1. The chamber then passed several bills with amendments, including measures on foster care youth benefits, AI companion safeguards, prison industry enhancement program administration, memorial bridge designations, firefighter and EMS donation options through PennDOT renewals, horse-racing background checks, and fertility preservation coverage. Several bills reached final passage. House Bill 1239, limiting homeowners associations from restricting rooftop solar installations, passed 109-93. House Bill 2146, amending the Sunshine Act to tighten the 24-hour agenda notice rule while preserving limited exceptions, passed 193-9 after debate over transparency and local-government flexibility. House Bill 2558, banning non-compete agreements for broadcast workers, passed narrowly 103-99 amid objections from Republicans and concerns about impacts on local broadcasters and contract rights. Senate Bills 971 and 972 also passed finally, dealing with township audit deadlines and municipal memorials for first responders. The House also approved House Bill 2412, funding state-related universities for fiscal year 2026-27, by 155-47 after debate over Penn State’s campus closures, accountability, and per-student funding differences; House Bill 2413, appropriating funds to the University of Pennsylvania, passed 195-7. The chamber then moved several bills back to Appropriations, signed Senate Bills 971 and 972, and adjourned until the next scheduled session.

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• families will decide to not purchase it. families will decide to not purchase it.
• <01:03:14.160> There flexibility if that's needed. There flexibility if that's needed.
• . flexibility. flexibility.
• flexibility to do those things. flexibility to do those things.
• We have to give funding and flexibility flexibility flexibility to<02:38:09.280> our<02:38:09.600

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House began with a resolution recognizing May 15, 2026, as Peace Officer Memorial Day and the week of May 10-16 as Police Week in Minnesota. Members read a series of “whereas” clauses honoring fallen peace officers, including three names added to the memorial this year, and thanking the thousands of officers serving across the state. The resolution was adopted without objection, and the chamber also received a Rules and Legislative Administration report placing several bills on the calendar for the day. The main floor action was on House File 4252, the higher education finance and policy conference committee report. Supporters said the bill includes funding for identification verification systems in the MNSCU system to combat enrollment fraud, money to cover a shortfall in Fostering Independence grants for foster youth, and a small appropriation for trees at Bemidji State University. Several members praised the public conference committee process and the bipartisan work behind the bill. Others criticized the bill for not addressing the larger state grant shortfall and raised concerns about how grant dollars are allocated. The House adopted the conference report and repassed the bill 101-33. The House then concurred in Senate amendments to House File 3825, a public safety vehicle bill that also carried a package of scope-of-practice and licensing changes. Members described provisions affecting acupuncture, athletic trainers, massage therapy, mortuary science, music therapy, social work title protection, pharmacist prescribing, physical therapy, and advanced practice nursing. Supporters argued the changes improve access, affordability, workforce flexibility, and patient care, while one member warned that some scope expansions were insufficiently scrutinized and could harm the health care system. After debate, the House agreed to the Senate amendments and moved the bill forward.

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• But we need a little flexibility.
• But we need a little flexibility.
• But we need a little flexibility.
• bit of flexibility here. bit of flexibility here.
• Thank you. to be flexible to where small districts to be flexible to where small districts can<02:44:

Keywords: 916, all

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• the day, these added costs will be passed on to consumers, strongly incentivizing Minnesotans to purchase
• Um,<00:35:52.720> dealers<00:35:53.200> purchase<00:35:53.839> vehicles<00:35:54.400
• > from<00:35:54.640> the Um, dealers purchase vehicles from the Um, dealers purchase vehicles
• This increase directly impacts individuals who have the greatest flexibility to relocate, taking their
• <01:21:45.440> to who have the greatest flexibility to who have the greatest flexibility to

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:37:53.040> from and Zoning has to be purchased from and Zoning has to be purchased from
• $455,000 in fact our average purchase $455,000 in fact our average purchase price<00:48:54.400><
• So we need to have that flexibility for our communities to continue.
• So we need to have that flexibility for our communities to continue.
• So we need to have that flexibility for our communities to continue.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• allow for redevelopment flexibility allow for redevelopment flexibility accommodating<00:20:55.360
• There's just a short amendment to correct a date for the eligible purchases, and I could do that orally
• um uh correct a date for<00:36:44.160> the<00:36:44.520> eligible<00:36:45.040> purchases
• and I could for the eligible purchases and I could do<00:36:46.119> that<00:36:46.280> orally
• c><00:57:49.119> sales Project rather than expended on sales tax, we could do things like purchase

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• If there could be more flexibility for more... I need to go to the Texas Water Fund.
• We do support flexibility. We're not in agreement with the 80-20 split. You know that.
• Again, we generally favor more flexibility.
• While we strongly support this legislation, our preference is to provide some additional flexibility
• The Texas Water Fund's strength lies in its flexibility.

Bills: HB3077, HJR2, HJR7, HJR7

Keywords: alcohol, taxation, reporting requirements, sales, distribution, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer, constitutional amendment, water fund, Texas water supply, state revenue, infrastructure, HJR 7, Texas Legislature, quorum, majority quorum, two-thirds quorum, legislative procedure