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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation Apr 2nd, 2025

Transportation

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  • It would have to meet the threshold of an economically disadvantaged county.
  • Not an economically disadvantaged county. I don't think so. I don't think so either.
  • development and a lot of other things.
  • So we plan to develop those metrics and clarify that as we launch the service.
  • I work for Bot Auto, a Level Four autonomous truck developer out of Houston, Texas.
Summary: The committee meeting focused on two primary bills, SB1598 and SB1493. SB1598, introduced by Senator Hagen Booth, addresses the clarity of collision report information access for law enforcement, aiming to enhance the tools available to police agencies across Texas for solving crimes. The meeting featured strong support from police representatives, including Sheriff Brian Hawthorne of Chambers County, who emphasized the significance of the CARFAX program for police in facilitating access to vital vehicle information, free of charge. Public testimony reflected a consensus on the necessity of the bill for improved investigatory processes.
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  • Well, it would have to meet the threshold of an economically disadvantaged county.
  • It would have to meet the threshold of an economically disadvantaged county.
  • Like Dallas County is not an economically disadvantaged county, I don't think so.
  • Without it, they can't qualify for— I mean, it helps them with economic development and a lot of other
  • So we could pay, or we have the ability in an economically disadvantaged county...
Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee heard and advanced a wide range of transportation-related bills. Early in the meeting, SB 1598 by Senator Hagenbuch was heard on allowing collision report information to be used and shared more clearly for law enforcement investigations, including through records-management partners and nonconfidential VIN data; the bill drew support from the Sheriff’s Association and Carfax for Police and was left pending before later being reported favorably. SB 1493 by Senator Parker, which would codify DPS’s position on flashing/pulsing stop lamps as compliant with federal standards, also received supportive testimony and was reported favorably. SB 1895 by Senator Perry would designate Loop 88 in Lubbock as a First Responders Memorial Loop and was reported favorably, and SB 1919 and SB 2243 by Senator West, dealing with TxDOT liability claim settlements and TxDMV authority to require VIN inspections for certain trailers, were likewise heard without opposition and later reported favorably. SB 2039, concerning right-of-way and traffic rules for sidewalk users such as bicycles, e-bikes, skateboards, and scooters, was heard and left pending before being reported favorably later in the meeting. SB 2226 by Senator Nichols, reducing the local match requirement for aviation grants in economically disadvantaged counties from 10% to 5%, was discussed with TxDOT testimony explaining how federal and state airport funding interact; it was reported favorably. SB 2499 by Senator Flores, involving memorial markers and an account for donations, and SB 1394 by Senator Hall, concerning concrete truck axle rules, were also reported favorably. The committee recessed after handling the pending items and leaving some additional matters for a later hearing. A major portion of the meeting focused on SB 2425 by Senator Nichols, a comprehensive bill on commercial autonomous vehicles. The author said the bill was developed through extensive stakeholder meetings with industry, agencies, insurers, and lawyers, and it would require AV companies to provide information to TxDMV, submit first-responder interaction plans to DPS, and allow DPS and DMV to suspend or revoke operations in certain circumstances. The committee substitute also updated definitions, addressed Level 3 systems, clarified commercial use and fleet penalties, and created an expedited process for reinstating operating authority after disputes. Supporters included the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Tesla, GM Cruise, Bot Auto, and the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association, who said the bill balances innovation and safety and helps Texas remain a leader in AV deployment. One witness opposed the bill, arguing that it would improperly shield manufacturers from liability, but committee members and the industry witnesses said liability would continue to be governed by state law and that the bill was intended to clarify, not eliminate, responsibility. After debate, the committee adopted the substitute and reported SB 2425 favorably on a 6-0 vote. Throughout the hearing, members asked questions about practical effects and funding. On SB 2226, TxDOT’s aviation director explained that some airports already receive federal and state support and that the bill would mainly help state-only airports in disadvantaged counties that struggle to meet local match requirements. On SB 2425, members asked about reliability metrics, commercialization, and liability; industry witnesses said the technology is still being refined but that Texas’s framework has attracted investment and could improve road safety over time. Several bills were recommended to the local and uncontested calendar after favorable votes, and the committee also agreed to keep motions in writing open briefly for members who were absent, so long as doing so would not change any bill outcomes.
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  • It requires them to develop this contract. with the employees.
  • They participate in professional learning communities. professional development on their campuses, and
  • It has 98.4 percent of its student economic 100% Hispanic, 44.5% bilingual.
  • The Greater Houston Partnership is the principal economic development organization for the Houston region
  • So, when our economic development team talks to prospects, those that are looking to make large capital
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  • Math education. is a key driver of individual opportunity and economic growth.
  • We're asking teachers to make a rational economic decision.
  • And so professional development technology.
  • The Greater Houston Partnership is the principal economic development an organization for the Houston
  • So, when our economic development team talks to prospects, those that are looking to make large capital
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources, February 10, 2026

Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources

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  • They provide public health, prevent flooding, safeguard drinking water, support economic development,
  • <00:31:59.600> development,<00:32:00.000> and<00:32:00.240> ensure economic development
  • , and ensure economic development, and ensure regulatory<00:32:01.279> compliance.
  • Then we have our three water development accounts. Account one is new development.
  • > is development.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources, February 10, 2026

Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources

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  • same as forest health, so this will establish that account, and that's where we're going to then develop
  • /c><00:26:16.640> going<00:26:16.720> to<00:26:16.880> then<00:26:17.120> develop
  • <00:26:17.440> this where we're going to then develop this where we're going to then develop
  • Despite this progress, the current economic landscape has made logistics and operating costs increasingly
  • contractors to continue implementing these critical fuels reduction projects. progress, the current economic
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

AEN Public Hearing 01-28-2026

Agriculture and Environment

Transcript Highlights:
  • We believe prevention is way more effective and economical than responding to an outbreak, as we know
  • It's already illegal to farm, illegal to build, illegal to develop.
  • And so that's very frustrating for the free market that wants to be able to really develop.
  • slips and compete under an economic slips and compete under an economic disadvantage<01:20:54.480
  • And remember, these really develop.
Summary: The committee heard several agriculture-related bills. SB 874 on veterinary medicine would require veterinarians, upon a client’s request, to provide a written prescription for an animal patient in an existing veterinary client-patient relationship, allow Hawaii-licensed pharmacies to dispense those prescriptions, and authorize the Veterinary Medicine Board to set penalties. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, with supporters citing lower costs and consumer choice; the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association said veterinarians already should be doing this and supported the bill if amended. One testifier in opposition argued the bill needed a conspicuous notice requirement so pet owners know they can request prescriptions. Committee members and the Department of Agriculture said they were not aware of widespread problems, and discussion focused on whether the measure was already consistent with current practice and whether amendments would address remaining concerns. The committee also heard SB 2097, which would create a climate-resilient food systems grant program in the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and appropriate funds. The department, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Farmers Union, Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, and others supported the bill, saying it could help farmers and ranchers invest in resilience, infrastructure, and technology. Several testifiers asked for clearer definitions, especially for terms like “food hubs” and “resilience hubs,” and suggested adding technical assistance and clearer eligibility criteria. The department explained the program was intended for shovel-ready projects in the middle of the supply chain, with a focus on farmers in a certain revenue range, and said it was modeled on a USDA program. SB 2098 would establish a clean plant program to produce and distribute disease-free plant material to growers, nurseries, and other producers. Testimony was supportive, emphasizing biosecurity, nursery industry needs, and preventing invasive species and crop disease. The department described the program as using tested clean stock, tissue culture facilities, and data collection to support future planting decisions, and estimated a two-year ramp-up. Members questioned whether the program duplicated existing work at CTR/other partners and whether data collection should be centralized, but the department said the effort would build on existing varieties and partnerships rather than overlap them. Finally, SB 2126 would create a conventional farming grant program for small and midsize conventional farmers. Supporters from the department, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council said conventional agriculture deserves support and that the bill would help increase food production. Opposition and comments focused on the bill’s exclusion of organic farmers; one farmer said the measure was unfair unless amended to include organic producers, while a Farmers Union witness said the bill was too vague about the grant’s purpose and should be clearer about its goals. In response to questions, the department said the exclusion of organic farming was not intentional and that the bill was meant to support all agriculture, though no vote or final action was taken in the excerpt provided.
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  • They research, they develop, they test, they manufacture a drug.
  • So with that, we have included that the Division of Industrial Relations may or shall develop guidance
  • this still apply to students in schools, where it could still kind of be a standard that we could develop
  • still apply to like students in schools where it could still kind of be a standard that we could develop
  • So we support OSHA developing the regulations to protect Nevadans from poor air quality.
Bills: AB93, AB204, AB414, AB504, AB598
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Higher Education May 6th, 2025

Higher Education

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  • It's just a plan; it does not. actually establish any loans or tuition assistance; it just develops the
  • repayment program was created 10 years ago and the legislature has chosen to continue investing in the development
  • committee, in talking with committee members and members on the floor, loves the prosperity and the economic
  • systems have resulted in high teacher attrition, reduced opportunities for creativity, and the development
  • Developing a healthy sense of identity is not something to be feared but embraced, as it is associated
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

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  • district the company that has developed district the company that has developed this<00:02:09.119
  • <00:10:22.240> a take a lead position on developing a take a lead position on developing a
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  • <01:41:13.719> development<01:41:14.040> of uh pushing the economic development of
  • uh pushing the economic development of the<01:41:14.239> industry<01:41:14.639> in<01:41
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Could you describe what economic violence is? Thank you for the question.
  • Or abuse, any incident of psychological, physical, sexual, economic, or emotional abuse.
  • Economic abuse would be to steal something from them or To put them in a loss financially.
  • You wanted to follow up on the economic violence.
  • costs as well So, those are the economic costs that are talked about in this.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 28th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • These modifications include establishing the development and testing of new procurement policies and
  • procedures that must not exceed one year, removing the acquisitions for the design, development, and
  • creates the early childhood task force to evaluate Oklahoma's current early childhood system and develop
  • It makes the developer give notice in the newspaper for a public meeting and it gives notice to landowners
  • It does not stop the development. It does not stop it. It's just transparency.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 7th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Jun 1st, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill by Chairman Ken King requires utilities to develop and implement comprehensive wildfire mitigation
  • However, the Secretary of State must develop the processes and procedures, publish them in the register
  • It's a grassroots development of interracial, interdenominational national teams of pastors who are mutually
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives May 29th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • HCR 66 by Representative Wyble is a general request regarding Louisiana economic development.
  • HCR 66 by Representative Wyble is a general request regarding Louisiana economic development, in conjunction
  • Development through this process and recognizing the Governor's Office of Rural Development as the state's
  • Development Initiatives Fund.
  • development.
Bills: HR310, HR314, HR316, HR317, HR321, HR275, HR276, HR279, HR282, HR286, HR289, HR292, HR295, HR302, HR319, HCR112, HR307, SCR59, SCR61, SCR62, SCR68, SCR69, SCR70, SCR54, SCR55, SCR64, SCR75, HCR3, HCR49, HCR66, HCR67, HB1, HB2, HB42, HB45, HB66, HB71, HB79, HB126, HB133, HB145, HB159, HB167, HB213, HB218, HB222, HB289, HB291, HB312, HB313, HB316, HB324, HB352, HB383, HB398, HB403, HB429, HB457, HB459, HB511, HB549, HB571, HB579, HB591, HB608, HB616, HB624, HB766, HB769, HB783, HB799, HB804, HB864, HB874, HB909, HB951, HB971, HB983, HB1005, HB1017, HB1051, HB1056, HB1095, HB1126, HB1129, HB1186, HB1193, HB1223, HB1224, HB1230, HB1235, HB1249, HB723, HB36, HB140, HB181, HB198, HB205, HB211, HB226, HB259, HB271, HB302, HB335, HB342, HB487, HB513, HB623, HB682, HB730, HB740, HB761, HB775, HB797, HB812, HB816, HB940, HB968, HB979, HB1028, HB1029, HB1038, HB1049, HB1084, HB1161, HB1194, HB1199, HB1201, HB1203, HB1247, HB1256, SB25, SB132, SB155, SB157, SB202, SB228, SB237, SB250, SB405, SB406, SB414, SB433, SB480, SB513, SB149, HB359, SB29, SB43, SB78, HB210, HB258, HB468, HB784, HB134, HB1117, SB42, SB274, SB382, SB449, SB300, HR74, HB463, HB715, HB998, SB80, SB268, SB444, SB479, HB901, HR20, HCR65, HCR71, HCR98, HB284, HB306, HB341, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB603, HB605, HB614, HB625, HB646, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1191, HB1240, HB1255, SB82, SB89, SB97, SB123, HB74, HB119, HB368, HB414, HB552, HB732, HB776, HB848, HB870, HB953, HB956, HB1236, SB208, SB217, SB283, SB387, SB389, SB401, SB408, SB469