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• Representative, back on the bill. You're now recognized. To your bill is amended. Thank you, Mr.
• Senate Bill 1204 requires each school district employee 3 days of paid bereavement leave.
• This is a modernization bill.
• This bill promotes housing development by requiring the cost approach method on multifamily units of
• Bill, you're recognized to explain the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bills: SB44 , SB237 , SB248 , SB985 , SB1204 , SB1239 , SB1307 , SB1360 , SB1390 , SB1400 , SB1405 , SB1427 , SB1428 , SB1732 , SB1832 , SB1859 , SB1989 , SB2018 , SB2143

Committee: House Appropriations and Budget

Keywords: sales tax exemption, nonprofit organizations, contractors, charitable purposes, state law, ad valorem tax, manufacturing facilities, exemption, battery energy storage, employment, payroll, state tax regulation, tourism, revolving fund, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, real property, fund management, Oklahoma Local Food for Schools, school meals, local food procurement

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• It's great to see a full house. A few housekeeping items. To see a full house.
• There is a roll call in the House right now, or there is a roll call right now in the House.
• that we can push at the State House.
• That afternoon, we filed the bill. ...when we visited that classroom that afternoon we filed the bill
• Right, and it begins with Bill H. 5088 and... H. 5088 and S. 3073. And that's the asparagus bill.

Bills: H5088 , H5315 , H5335 , S3061 , S3073

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Keywords: asparagus, official vegetable, state symbol, Massachusetts, Veterans Memorial Rink, Waltham, municipal lease, capital management, city right of first refusal, American lobster, cultural significance, marine life, property, Lowell, state administration, legislation, local government, official state vegetable, state designation, Commonwealth

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• House File 845 is a bill of net energy metering provisions.
• We are opposed to House File 845. This bill goes in the wrong direction.
• We are opposed to House File 845. This bill goes in the wrong direction.
• We are opposed to House File 845. This bill goes in the wrong direction.
• </c><01:17:52.480><c> unless</c><01:17:52.679><c> I</c> this bill off the house floor unless I this bill

Bills: HF845

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

Keywords: net metering, distributed generation, solar energy, rooftop solar, renewable energy, utility rates, electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, public utilities, Public Utilities Commission, net billing, bill credits, cost of service study, standby charge, qualifying facility, energy policy, clean energy, customer generation, interconnection, Minnesota Statutes 216B.164

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• His House bill is moving this way, and so what we request is to have the hearing on both of these, and
• There are bills moving in the House that are also reform bills, more than one.
• But I'll be happy to take any improvements because we do have bills on the way from the House.
• I represent the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers and we are on Senate Bill 867.
• We're going to get this bill passed as fast as we can with overwhelming majorities in both houses.

Bills: SB467 , SB325 , SB867 , SB994 , SB1052 , SB1237 , SB1449 , SB1531 , SB2063 , SB2172 , SB2173 , SB2520 , SB2529 , SB2538 , SB2541 , SJR46 , SJR84

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: SB 467, Texas property tax, ad valorem tax, homestead exemption, residence homestead, fire damage, house fire, destroyed home, temporary tax relief, appraisal district, chief appraiser, local taxing unit, tax rollback, tax refund, Tax Code Chapter 11, prorated exemption, homestead improvement, disaster relief, property tax exemption, residential property

Summary: The committee heard several local government and property tax bills, with most testimony focused on appraisal disputes, tax administration, and development rules. Senate Bill 1052 by Senator Hinojosa would address coastal county appraisal litigation by requiring property owners in certain large-value disputes to report an uncontested taxable value while appeals are pending, so taxing units can base truth-in-taxation calculations on more realistic revenue. Nueces County, Del Mar College, and Corpus Christi ISD testified in support, describing major budget shortfalls caused by refinery valuation disputes; the committee substitute narrowed and clarified the bill’s scope. No opposition was heard, public testimony closed, and SB 1052 was left pending. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1531, which would require local tax collectors to accept common electronic property tax payments such as credit cards, debit cards, and e-checks. Witnesses supported modernizing payment options and the committee substitute removed ACH/electronic funds transfer language to avoid bank-account disclosure concerns. Public testimony closed and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 325, by Senator Perry, would restore platting and groundwater-certification requirements that were unintentionally weakened by prior legislation; supporters from county government, water groups, and builders’ representatives debated whether the real issue was groundwater protection or road standards for private roads. The bill was left pending after extensive testimony and no vote. The committee then took up Senate Bill 994 and SJR 46, which would exempt certain livestock feed inventory from property tax and provide the constitutional amendment needed for that change. Feed store and Farm Bureau witnesses supported the measure as relief for seasonal inventory taxes, and the bills were left pending. Senator Paxton presented SB 467 and SJR 84 to create a temporary property tax exemption for homes completely destroyed by fire, with refunds or corrected bills based on the date of loss; both were left pending. SB 1237 would clarify charitable property tax exemptions for senior housing and retirement communities, with testimony from Catholic and Baptist retirement organizations and a resident describing rising costs and exemption revocations; it was also left pending. The committee later voted 6-0 to report SB 2073, a pending bill on appraisal district authority to purchase or finance real property, and recommended it for the local and uncontested calendar. Finally, the committee heard SB 2172, SB 2173, and SB 2063, all related to property tax administration. SB 2172 would limit when appraisal districts can require homeowners to reapply for homestead exemptions, requiring a specific reason and written notice; SB 2173 would protect new homeowners from surprise tax liabilities caused by prior owners’ erroneous homestead exemptions, with testimony describing large back-assessment bills; both were left pending. SB 2063 would bar appraisal districts from using market-value evidence in unequal appraisal protests, and testimony sharply divided between taxpayer advocates, who said market data improperly overwhelms equity claims, and appraisal district representatives, who argued market value is inherently tied to equal-and-uniform taxation and cited a recent Texas Supreme Court decision; the bill was left pending after testimony.

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• You can present your bill, please. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• And good afternoon, House Bill 38 simply states that an inmate of DOC obtained a high school equivalency
• HB 3763 is a training bill.
• House Bill 3760 is a tax credit for companies, private citizens, and people of that nature to donate
• Anybody have a question on this bill? Any questions? Seeing none.

Bills: HB2993 , HB3850 , HB3595 , HB3763 , HB3760

Committees: House Public Safety , House A&B Public Safety Subcommittee

Keywords: rural law enforcement, grant fund, public safety, financial assistance, coordination districts, grant funding, law enforcement coordinators, municipal assistance, education, inmates, literacy, high school equivalency, Department of Corrections, parole, rehabilitation, HB3595, Safer Counties Revolving Fund, Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, county grants, traffic barrier equipment

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• So then, as House Bill 2 language currently limits transfers and then focuses the use of zero-budget
• We had a bill in the House, I think it was two years ago.
• You'll find the performance measures and the consensus recommended target for inclusion in House Bill
• House Bill 47 is in process.
• The House Bill 47 is in process.

Bills: SB37 , SB29

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: high-quality literacy instruction, science of reading, structured literacy, reading instruction, literacy assessment, dyslexia screening, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, biliteracy, English language learner, ELL, bilingual education, dual language program, reading intervention, reading difficulty, reading improvement plan, literacy coach

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• Thank you for passing Senate Bill 3 in the special session.
• And I would love it if we were to, because there is a bill in the legislature to fund $3 million, but
• And I would love it if we were to, because there is a bill in the legislature to fund $3 million, but
• Bill 8 from last year.
• For the department's new workload increases associated with House Bill 8 from last year, which requires

Bills: SB37 , SB29 , SB37 , SB29

Committees: Senate Senate Finance , Senate House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: high-quality literacy instruction, science of reading, structured literacy, reading instruction, literacy assessment, dyslexia screening, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, biliteracy, English language learner, ELL, bilingual education, dual language program, reading intervention, reading difficulty, reading improvement plan, literacy coach

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• So the bill also requires that PED adopt a reading assessment for K-3 students.
• So the bill also requires that PED adopt a reading assessment for K-3 students.
• This bill delivers on that through its K through 3 literacy assessments and by placing reading coaches
• And we respectfully urge the committee to please pass this bill and support our K–3 students as they
• I love this bill. It's a good bill.

Bills: SB29 , SB37 , SB29 , SB37

Committees: Senate Senate Education , Senate House Education

Keywords: SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention

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• If you could move your bill and we'll get started, I'd like to move my bill forward for inclusion, House
• </c> my bill forward uh for inclusion house my bill forward uh for inclusion house file<00:01:43.200>
• </c><00:13:59.360><c> house</c> agenda again um with uh my Bill house agenda again um with uh my Bill
• All right, members, we're back on to our House bills.
• And our final bill up today is House File 1538.

Bills: HF1538 , HF1965 , HF2251 , HF2838

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

Keywords: teacher apprenticeship, registered apprenticeship, teacher licensure, teacher shortage, workforce development, education finance, K-12 education, higher education, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, Tier 3 license, teacher preparation, mentor teacher, school district, cooperative unit, teacher pipeline, alternative licensure, apprenticeship program, labor and industry, union representation

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• the bills.
• Our final bill up today is House File 1671.
• Our final bill up today<00:56:21.359><c> is</c><00:56:21.520><c> House</c><00:56:21.839><c> File</c>
• I'm here to testify in support of House File 1671, the department's policy and technical bill.
• It's a great bill. your final thoughts. It's a great bill.

Bills: HF1007 , HF1152 , HF1671 , HF2258

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

Keywords: tourism, World Junior Hockey Championships, funding, economic impact, sports events, Minnesota, economic development, livability, marketing, partnerships, labor and industry, electrical licensing, electrical inspection, continuing education, online course approval, Internet continuing education, power limited technician, maintenance electrician, master electrician, technology circuits

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• The Chair lays out House Bill 1710.
• House Bill 274 is a simple bill.
• House Bill 274 is left pending. OK. All right. Chair lays out House Bill 1359.
• House Bill 1359 does that.
• House Bill 1359 is left pending. I.

Bills: HB14 , HB 106 , HB146 , HB267 , HB274 , HB 1127 , HB1359 , HB1393 , HB1584 , HB1640 , HB1710 , HB2152 , HCR101 , HJR8 , HR51 , HB106 , HB146 , HB267 , HB274 , HJR8 , HR51

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund

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• We have cleared every House bill a chance, and today will be the last of the House bills we should see
• The chair noted it was getting late in the session to move a House bill.
• The chair noted it was getting late in the session to move a House bill.
• The chair noted it was getting late in the session to move a House bill.
• House Bill 597 by Representative McMakin provides relative to judicial compensation.

Bills: HB302 , HB371 , HB597 , HB1097 , HB1190 , SB34 , SB164 , SB208 , SB232 , SB317 , SB357 , SB421 , SB510

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: legal representation, attorney general, elected officials, defense, legislative acts, judicial review, judiciary, election, judges, 19th Judicial District Court, East Baton Rouge, precincts, coroner, retention, body, mortuary, investigation, missing persons, Amber Alert, Endangered Missing Child Advisory

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• I am here speaking in strong support of House Bill 47.
• , and/or House Bill 2 language.
• Is in support of House Bill 47. All right.
• Anybody else on Zoom in support of House Bill 48? Anybody else on Zoom in support of House Bill 48?
• Chair, I move a due pass on House Bill 48. I second. Whoa.

Bills: SB29 , SB64

Committee: House House Education

Keywords: SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention

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• Today we have two bills: the math bill that was rolled over from Friday.
• Both of these bills are not monetary bills, but they do have a message.
• Both of these bills are not monetary bills, but they do have a message from the governor.
• And that's what this bill does.
• So you have another amendment on your bill? Was it amended twice? Senate Bill 29.

Bills: SB29 , SB64 , SB29 , SB64

Committees: Senate Senate Education , Senate House Education

Keywords: SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention

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• House Bill 1827 is left pending. The Chair lays out House Bill 2357.
• House Bill 2357 is left pending.
• House Bill 4060 is left pending.
• The house lays out House Bill 2133.
• House Bill 485 is left pending.

Bills: HB485 , HB1367 , HB1370 , HB1827 , HB1879 , HB2032 , HB2133 , HB2357 , HB3581 , HB3830 , HB4060 , HB4085 , HB4270 , HB4979 , HB5217 , HB5268 , HB5478 , HJR96 , HJR97 , HJR119 , HJR195 , HJR209 , SB4 , SB23 , SJR2 , SJR85 , SB 4 , SB 23 , SJR 2

Committee: House Ways & Means

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, access, affordability, public health, emergency services district, sales tax, gas and electricity, residential use, tax exemption, emergency services, gas, electricity, HB 485, ESD, use tax, residential utilities, utility tax, local option tax, Texas Health and Safety Code

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• So with that, uh, members will now proceed to the two bills on the agenda, House Files 52 and 53.
• </c><00:01:55.520><c> files</c> the two bills on the agenda house files the two bills on the agenda house
• </c> this is representative Hill to your bill this is representative Hill to your bill house<00:02:33.440
• Representative Bennett then said, to your bill as amended, House File 6. She thanked Mr.
• 3 which would allow house file 6 article 3 which would allow school<00:51:35.920><c> districts</c><00

Bills: HF6 , HF52 , HF53

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: education, literacy, science of reading, school performance, funding flexibility, innovation zones, equity and inclusion, HF52, New Germany, wastewater treatment, wastewater facility, sewer infrastructure, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, Public Facilities Authority, municipal infrastructure, water quality, sanitation, sewage treatment

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• </c> the work and then they bring you a bill the work and then they bring you a bill and<00:42:59.800
• And I realize this is just one bill, and I mean we can all bring forward bills asking for money, um,
• I'm sorry to interrupt you, but we haven't heard this bill yet, so if you have comments on the bill,
• </c> there and so when I look at this bill there and so when I look at this bill and<01:08:11.079><c>
• My problem isn't with the premise of the bill. The premise of the bill is good.

Bills: HF6 , HF52 , HF53

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: education, literacy, science of reading, school performance, funding flexibility, innovation zones, equity and inclusion, HF52, New Germany, wastewater treatment, wastewater facility, sewer infrastructure, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, Public Facilities Authority, municipal infrastructure, water quality, sanitation, sewage treatment

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• ><c> Representative</c> &gt;&gt; House Bill 235 by Representative &gt;&gt; House Bill 235 by Representative
• Clerk, please call the next bill. House Bill 236 by Representative Garrett.
• House Bill 236 is the ENT appropriation.
• ><c> Representative</c> &gt;&gt; House Bill 238 by Representative &gt;&gt; House Bill 238 by Representative
• This bill is House Bill 240.

Bills: HB235 , HB236 , HB565 , HB237 , HB238 , HB239 , HB240 , HB241 , HB242 , HB235 , HB236 , HB565 , HB237 , HB238 , HB239 , HB240 , HB241 , HB242

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: social media, age verification, minors, under 16, children online safety, online privacy, platform regulation, deceptive trade practice, Attorney General, civil penalties, punitive damages, consumer protection, account creation, algorithmic feeds, internet safety, youth social media, HB236, Baldwin County, Board of Equalization, per diem

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• That odor can linger for houses down. ...could become somewhat of a slippery slope, as bills in the past
• So anyhow, it isn't my bill. So let's move the bill.
• So anyhow, it isn't my bill, so let's move the bill. Mr. Chair? Yes.
• And the 2995 bill, House Bill, is completely supporting and having the priority of the best interest
• I'm actually dealing with an issue in District 3. ...of the bill at times.

Bills: SB1004 , SB1012 , SB1100 , SB1110 , SB1170 , SB1213 , SB1317 , SB1402 , SB1413 , SB1416 , SB1476 , SB1511 , SB1573 , SB1655 , SB1656 , SB1709 , SB1720 , SB1723 , SB1725 , SCR1040

Committees: House Judiciary , House House Judiciary Committee of Reference

Keywords: sex offender registration, sex offender registry, A.R.S. 13-3821, sexual offenses, public safety, GPS monitoring, electronic monitoring, transient offender, homeless registrant, online identifiers, internet identifiers, sheriff notification, Department of Public Safety, DPS, DNA collection, juvenile adjudication, kidnapping of a minor, unlawful imprisonment of a minor, lifetime registration, community notification

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• This bill provides $200 million for transportation improvements that directly support new housing development
• This bill provides $200 million for transportation improvements that directly support new housing development
• housing projects become a reality, and ensure These funds will help much-needed housing projects become
• House Bill 5279 proposes a total authorization of over $4 billion to support both municipal and statewide
• This bill continues...

Bills: H5279

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets

Keywords: municipal roads, bridges, transportation bond bill, infrastructure financing, capital spending, bond authorization, general obligation bonds, special obligation bonds, Commonwealth Transportation Improvement Act, road resurfacing, road repair, bridge repair, pavement, culverts, stormwater management, climate resilience, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian infrastructure, transit modernization, commuter rail