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Keywords: 1183, house

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Committee: Senate Labor

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Paul. Thank you, Mr. Paul. Mr. Raymond?
• If not, the chair recognized Representative Paul to close on the bill. Thank you, Mr.
• Chair lays out House Bill 4275 and recognizes Representative Paul to explain the bill.
• Paul, we have one more individual.
• If not, the chair recognizes Representative Paul to close on the bill. I appreciate, Mr.

Committee: House Elections

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 3709, which would change the partial manual audit process so early voting could be audited by voting location rather than by randomly selected precincts. The author and several supporters said the current precinct-based process is antiquated, labor-intensive, and especially difficult in countywide voting systems and large counties. Opponents and some neutral witnesses raised concerns about whether the change would still allow an apples-to-apples audit against official precinct results, whether random selection procedures should be more clearly defined, and how ballot secrecy and mail ballots would be handled. The Secretary of State’s office said counties already use random selection methods and that the bill would largely standardize early voting audits with election-day procedures, while also noting ballot privacy issues can arise in public records requests. After testimony, the bill was left pending. The committee then took up House Bill 766, as substituted, which would require precinct chair applicants to provide an email address, phone number, or both, while making that contact information confidential. Supporters said the change would help parties and local officials contact applicants more efficiently. Opponents argued it could expose personal contact information to public records requests and harassment, and some suggested the information should instead be handled through party rules. The bill was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn. House Bill 3775 followed and would set clearer timelines for when early voting ballot boards may begin opening carrier envelopes, with different start times based on county size. Supporters said the bill would address counties opening ballots too early and improve ballot security, while opponents warned it could delay defect notices and cure opportunities for mail voters and create problems in large counties that process high volumes of ballots. Testimony also focused on whether the bill referred to carrier envelopes or secrecy envelopes and on how counties like Harris County currently image and secure ballot materials. The bill was left pending. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 4275, which would require countywide polling systems to have polling places in each election precinct, intended to address uneven distribution of polling locations across county commissioner precincts. Supporters said the bill would make polling place distribution fairer and more consistent, especially in Harris County, while opponents said it would undermine countywide voting, increase costs, require more equipment and staff, and reduce local flexibility. Several witnesses also raised concerns about ballot secrecy and the practical burden on large and rural counties. The bill remained under discussion as testimony continued.

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• Paul Feeney. Dylan Fernandes. Thank you. Dylan Fernandes. Barry Finegold. Cindy Friedman.
• Paul Mark. Liz Miranda. Mark Montigny. Michael Moore. Patrick O'Connor. Jacob Oliveira.
• Paul Feeney votes yes. Senator DiDomenico. Senator Collins. Nick Collins votes yes. Senator Moore.
• Paul Mark. Jacob Oliveira. Yes. Michael Rush. Yes. John Beal. Michael F. Rush votes yes. John C.

Keywords: 1212, all

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• Representative Paul, you have a question after Representative Zahn? Okay, Representative Zahn.
• Representative Paul, you have a question after Representative Zahn? Okay, Representative Zahn.
• Representative Paul. Thank you so much, Chair Fey. So I don't see that...
• Paul, you asked whether WSDOT or FIMSIP was participating in the public hearing.

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: 904, all

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• Representative Paul, you have a question after Representative Zahn? Okay, Representative Zahn.
• Representative Paul, you have a question after Representative Zahn? Okay, Representative Zahn.
• Representative Paul. Thank you so much, Chair Fey.
• Paul, you asked whether WSDOT or FIMSIB participated in the public hearing.

Summary: The committee held public hearings on two transportation-related bills. For Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5374, staff explained that the bill would require tribal governments to be included in Growth Management Act transportation coordination and in preparation of county six-year transportation programs, and would create a tribal traffic safety coordinator grant program through the Traffic Safety Commission. Fiscal impacts were described as indeterminate and scalable, with estimates for staffing, grants, and local government coordination costs. The Association of Counties testified in support, saying the bill would better align existing tribal consultation processes with transportation planning and would not force counties to restart plans already near adoption. For Engrossed Senate Bill 5649, staff said the bill would create a Washington State Supply Chain Competitiveness Infrastructure Program to provide grants and loans for public and tribal ports with public operations, with DOT setting priorities and criteria in collaboration with supply chain stakeholders. Fiscal notes estimated significant staffing and program costs, but the amount would depend on appropriations; no funds were included in the current Senate Transportation budget. The Washington Public Ports Association and representatives from the Port of Everett and Port of Port Angeles supported the bill, arguing it would help ports address congestion, improve freight efficiency, and leverage federal matching funds for major infrastructure projects. The Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board director said many proposed projects would not qualify for FMSIB funding because they are not on strategic freight corridors, which is why a separate program may be needed. Members asked about timing, whether the tribal planning bill would require counties to start over on plans already near completion, and how the port bill would interact with existing funding sources and FMSIB eligibility. Staff and witnesses said the tribal bill was intended to work with existing coordination processes and not force counties to restart, while the port bill was meant to fill gaps where current programs do not apply. The chair then reviewed amendment deadlines for budget and committee bills, and the meeting adjourned for caucuses.

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• so Thank you. out House Bill 1552 and recognize his representative Paul.
• Paul does on how many people don't understand what child pornography is.
• Chairman, I'm generally a regular subscriber to a Paul Bills, a good bill.
• Most Paul bills are good bills, most often. But.
• Paul, you can work... work on it with some of the members.

Bills: HB47 , HB1552 , HB1686 , HB1953 , HB2151 , HB2355 , HB2582 , HB2697 , HB2895 , HB3073 , HB3418 , HB47

Committee: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Keywords: sexual assault, victim rights, forensic examination, medical care, trauma-informed care, crime victims compensation, evidence retention, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, digital services, reporting requirements, children's protection, sex offender registration, indecent assault, educator-student relationship, criminal justice, legislation, crime victims, compensation fund, information disclosure

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• Paul Childress just slipped in the back door there, Representative Paul Childress from Saline County.
• So if you're anywhere from Saline County down around Benton, please go by and see Paul there in the back
• Paul Childress just slipped in the back door there, Representative Paul Childress from Saline County.
• So if you're anywhere from Saline County down around Benton, please go by and see Paul there in the back

Committee: All BOYS STATE

Summary: The Arkansas Boys State House convened with a quorum, heard opening remarks from legislative leaders and guests, and then considered a series of bills focused on rural services, education, taxes, and zoning. House Bill 1001 would have increased rural health care funding through a 10% tax on individuals earning at least $300,000; supporters argued it would improve access and quality in rural areas, while opponents raised concerns about fairness, long-term funding, and whether it would drive away doctors and taxpayers. The bill failed by a vote of 24 yeas, 51 nays, and 1 present. House Bill 1002 would have limited the number of subjects rural teachers could be assigned and offered sign-on bonuses to recruit more teachers; supporters said it would reduce burnout and improve specialization, while opponents questioned funding and whether it would worsen inequities. After immediate consideration, it passed narrowly, 38 yeas, 36 nays, and 2 present. The House then debated House Bill 1003, which would regulate AI data centers through county zoning authority and a 10% tax on corporations to fund conservation efforts. Supporters said counties should be able to decide whether data centers fit local needs, while opponents warned about lost jobs, higher costs, and federal-state jurisdiction issues. The bill passed 62 yeas, 7 nays, and 3 present. House Bill 1004 would have reduced motor vehicle registration fees to offset high fuel costs, but critics argued it would reduce highway and road funding and strain the state budget; it failed 20 yeas, 46 nays, and 4 present. The chamber then took up Senate bills. Senate Bill 1 proposed incentives tied to SNAP benefits to encourage healthier food purchases and address food insecurity and obesity; supporters framed it as a way to improve access to healthy food, while opponents objected to taxing junk food and burdening SNAP users. It passed 43 yeas and 27 nays. Senate Bill 2 would require reading tests in middle school and state tutoring for students who fail; supporters said it would address literacy problems early, while opponents wanted clearer provisions for older students and implementation. It passed 67 yeas, 6 nays, and 1 present. Senate Bill 3 would cut individual and corporate income taxes to promote economic growth and ease cost-of-living pressures; supporters cited prior tax cuts and business attraction, while opponents said the benefits would mostly go to wealthy corporations and CEOs. It passed 53 yeas, 15 nays, and 16 present. Senate Bill 4 created a mixed-use zoning grant program funded by a 1% hotel tourism tax to encourage affordable housing and downtown redevelopment; it passed 51 yeas, 7 nays, and 13 present. The session ended with a motion to adjourn, which carried.

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• Paul Childress just slipped in the back door there.
• Representative Paul Childress from Saline County. He serves primarily the city of Benton.
• So if you’re anywhere from Saline County down around Benton, please go by and see Paul there in the back
• Paul Childress just slipped in the back door there, Representative Paul Childress from Saline County.
• So if you're anywhere from Saline County down around Benton, please go by and see Paul there in the back

Committee: All BOYS STATE

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Paul, if you need to go, you know, it's okay. Hold up, hold up. Okay. Hold on, let me see if we go.
• Paul Rainwater. Yes, sir. You're ready to do.
• Paul Rainwater present and he spoke.
• Okay, Paul, go ahead and introduce yourself.” “Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Paul Rainwater, present and spoke. Mr.

Summary: The committee met on May 13 and first took up House Concurrent Resolution 89, which asks the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism to study, with the Louisiana State Museum and the World War II Museum, the feasibility of a Louisiana Maneuvers museum and trail. Representative Owens described the historical significance of the Louisiana Maneuvers and said the proposal would help preserve and teach that history. The committee moved HCR 89 favorably to the floor without objection. The committee then heard House Resolution 179, which would create a study of neighborhood crime prevention and security districts and their effectiveness in reducing crime. Representative Marcel said the resolution was prompted by questions about crime data and district performance, while several members raised concerns about the number of study groups and the breadth of a statewide review. Other members supported the idea as a way to gather data on what works, including cameras and other security measures. The resolution was moved favorably to the floor. Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 228, a constitutional amendment to allow public funds to be used to replace lead and copper drinking water service lines on private property, and Senate Bill 268, the companion implementing bill that sets out the notice and replacement process. Paul Rainwater explained that the program would use EPA and state revolving-fund money, with work focused on the line from the meter to the shutoff valve, and that the city would inventory affected homes, give notice, and then proceed with replacement. Members asked about homeowner rights, emergency entry, contractor accountability, and whether the program could expand beyond New Orleans; Rainwater said he would return with more detail on the objection/emergency process. Both SB 228, as amended, and SB 268 were reported favorably. The committee also advanced Senate Bill 283, which creates the Boulevard at Harding Area Special District in Baton Rouge to encourage development near Southern University, and two resolutions: House Resolution 225, urging agencies and local governments in Ouachita Parish to study solid waste, debris removal, and disaster resilience services, and House Resolution 223, urging Shreveport and partners to advance the Southern Soul City Initiative. All were moved favorably to the floor, and the meeting ended with members and the chair thanking staff and noting it was likely the committee’s last meeting of the session.

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• John Paul. On up here, John Paul, how are you doing, John? John Paul?
• John Paul, did you work at a sheltered workshop?
• So, John Paul, you have an ABLE account, correct?
• Thank you, John Paul. Carri entry. You can unplug it, and the battery might be...

Keywords: 914, all

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• From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank Principal Moore at Pauls Valley High School.
• Pauls Valley High School principal Kirk Moore, assisted by a couple of assistant principals and coaches
• The people in Pauls Valley are strong, they're resilient.
• To the families in Pauls Valley and across the entire state of Oklahoma, moments like this remind us
• Please keep the entire Pauls Valley community, as well as the teachers and staff at our school, in your

Bills: SB1287 , SB1983 , SB1796 , SB1806 , SB1558 , SB2135 , SB483 , SB1198 , SB1265 , SB2154 , SB2139 , SB1552 , SB2118 , SB1775 , SB259 , SB1344 , SB1380 , SB2007 , SB1572 , SB2074 , SB1423 , SB1425 , SB1502 , SB1503 , SB1833 , SB1561 , SB1555 , SB2044 , SB1749 , SB904 , SB1565 , SB1500 , SB667 , SB1484 , SB1562 , SB1644 , HR1045 , SB227 , SB1627 , SB1475 , SB1966 , SB2049 , SB1531 , SB80 , SB1734 , SB1630 , SB1894 , SB1975 , SB1432 , SB1437 , SB1812 , SB346 , SB710 , SB1489 , SB1614 , SB2045 , SB1250 , SB1304 , SB1501 , SB1946 , SB592 , SB65 , SB1257 , SB444 , SB640 , SB2178 , SB1242 , SB1642

Keywords: abstraction, licensing, Oklahoma Abstractors Board, criminal background, good moral character, SB1983, foster care, resource family partner, resource family partners, Department of Human Services, DHS, child welfare, foster homes, foster children, placement data, data sharing, de-identified data, aggregated data, sibling groups, placement disruptions

Summary: The House convened with a roll call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then heard several introductions and special recognitions, including students and civic groups in the galleries, the Morris Eagles High School Academic Team, Calumet state champion teams, and Cherokee Nation Day at the Capitol. Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. delivered extended remarks focused on tribal investments in public education, health care, housing, child care, rural infrastructure, and workforce development, and he urged lawmakers to preserve Medicaid expansion, saying it has brought major health-system revenue, jobs, and broader economic benefits to Oklahoma. The chamber also recognized the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Abby Woods, and Nurse of the Day, Kara Delapena. Members made personal remarks about the Pauls Valley High School incident and a trooper accident, with prayers offered for those affected. Representative Rowe highlighted the courage of school officials and first responders in Pauls Valley and tied the event to the Legislature’s recurring school safety funding. On legislation, the House adopted House Resolution 1045 designating the second week of April as Lung Cancer Action Week. Senate Bill 227, dealing with gross production tax and ad valorem taxation of oil and gas production equipment and flow lines, drew extensive debate over alleged double taxation and fiscal impacts; it passed 76-14. Senate Bill 1627, a criminal statutes cleanup measure addressing duplicate sections from modernization, passed 89-0 and its emergency clause also passed 89-0. The House also approved motions to request further conference on House Bills 2155 and 2157, and then adjourned until the next day.

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• Chair calls on Paul Mayer. Doctor Paul Mayer, is that correct, sir?
• We have you, uh, registered as Doctor Paul Mayer.
• My name is Doctor Paul Mayer. Um, Mr.
• Chair calls Paul Bernal. Mr.
• Bernal, we have you registered, um, as Paul Bernal representing the American GI Forum, National Veteran

Bills: HCR7

Committee: House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: memorial, tribute, military service, community contribution, Texas legislature

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• House Bill 3041 and recognizes Representative Paul to explain the bill. Good morning, sir.
• Representative Paul, okay very good sir. We'll reserve your right to close.
• So last session, Representative Paul carried House Bill 3993, which passed the legislature with broad
• We made sure to let Representative Paul know about this.
• The Chair recognizes Representative Paul. "Well, I appreciate it, Chairman.

Bills: HB173 , HB184 , HB484 , HB678 , HB 1211 , HB1507 , HB1705 , HB1868 , HB2290 , HB2851 , HB2856 , HB3041 , HB3204 , HB173 , HB184

Committee: House Higher Education

Keywords: foreign donations, higher education, public institutions, national security, funding, prohibition, Texas law, healthcare, insurance, affordability, access, public health, foreign influence, education policy, student loan repayment, prosecuting attorneys, border prosecution unit, financial assistance, tobacco, cigarettes

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• So with that, I will turn the meeting over to Commissioner Paul Marquardt.
• I'm Paul Marquardt, for the record.
• Paul. Some of you may have seen the beautiful loon statue that's along University and Snelling.
• Paul, St.
• Paul.

Committee: House Legacy Finance

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• Paul Durso, please stand up.
• Paul is the founder of the Go Be Great Scholarship Initiatives.
• Paul, thank you for being here today, man. Paul T.
• Paul, thank you for being here today, man. Thank you, Ms. Acting Speaker.
• House Resolution 266 by Speaker DeVille to commend Paul T.

Bills: HR275 , HR276 , HR277 , HR278 , HR279 , HR280 , HR281 , HR282 , HR283 , HR284 , HCR112 , HCR113 , HR265 , HR266 , HR267 , HR268 , HR269 , HR270 , HR271 , HR272 , HR273 , HCR107 , HCR108 , HCR109 , HCR110 , HCR111 , SCR63 , SCR66 , SCR67 , SB414 , SB484 , SB513 , HR168 , HR174 , HR194 , HR216 , HR264 , HCR54 , HCR74 , HCR79 , HCR85 , HCR87 , HCR94 , HCR95 , HCR97 , HCR98 , HCR104 , SCR23 , SCR29 , SCR33 , SCR38 , HB75 , HB705 , SB54 , SB56 , SB72 , SB79 , SB97 , SB105 , SB123 , SB125 , SB129 , SB163 , SB171 , SB252 , SB287 , SB375 , SB386 , SB461 , SB466 , HR84 , HR188 , HR205 , HR3 , HR197 , HR243 , SCR19 , SCR3 , SCR6 , SCR18 , SCR11 , SCR22 , SCR2 , SCR20 , SCR24 , SCR35 , HCR6 , HB301 , HB359 , HB657 , HB675 , HB680 , HB727 , HB39 , HB58 , HB112 , HB134 , HB155 , HB187 , HB287 , HB462 , HB782 , HB825 , HB846 , HB903 , HB904 , HB929 , HB941 , HB962 , HB1200 , HB4 , HB623 , HB944 , HB986 , HB1098 , HB1222 , SB45 , SB58 , SB71 , SB81 , SB92 , SB100 , SB109 , SB141 , SB156 , SB181 , SB203 , SB204 , SB205 , SB207 , SB213 , SB214 , SB216 , SB229 , SB257 , SB274 , SB290 , SB304 , SB374 , SB379 , SB396 , SB410 , SB425 , SB427 , SB429 , SB479 , SB522 , SB34 , SB164 , SB172 , SB198 , SB208 , SB232 , SB281 , SB286 , SB317 , SB322 , SB334 , SB380 , SB385 , SB409 , SB417 , SB421 , SB430 , SB439 , SB447 , SB458 , SB510 , HB842 , HB633 , HB1191 , HB625 , HB1255 , HB251 , HB582 , HB646 , HB819 , HB998 , HB1257 , SB197 , SB436 , SB78 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HCR65 , HCR71 , HB284 , HB302 , HB306 , HB341 , HB366 , HB393 , HB458 , HB577 , HB603 , HB605 , HB614 , HB733 , HB752 , HB773 , HB798 , HB911 , HB955 , HB996 , HB1035 , HB1069 , HB1113 , HB1140 , HB1180 , HB1240 , SB82 , SB89 , HB258 , SB149 , SB382 , SB441

Keywords: highway maintenance, signage, transportation safety, DOTD, infrastructure, public safety, federal grants, job creation, carbon storage, carbon dioxide storage, carbon capture and storage, CCS, mineral rights, mineral owners, oil and gas, disposal wells, injection wells, advanced drilling, carbon sequestration, Louisiana energy policy

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• Paul, if he's listening. If you don't like what you hear, it's all Rep. Paul's fault.
• Paul, I just really appreciate you taking this on.
• My name is Paul Escobar.
• Good, Paul, Mr. Chair. Yes, proceed. Thank you. Appreciate that.
• Representative Paul votes aye. Representative Ramel votes aye.

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: 904, all

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• And we also have Paul Galloway.
• Thank you, Paul. You all can review the fact sheet in more detail; it's in your packets.
• I think it's really important we actually have Paul joining us.
• You can contact me, you can contact Paul or Claire. You can also visit our website.
• Paul and I have been distributing them through provider networks and through the schools.

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

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• Paul, and it's on the compensatory aid.
• Paul, and Okehennepin, which have huge student enrollments. South St.
• Paul. We have a lot of old buildings; we have a very old school.
• Paul are strangling local schools.
• Paul and not bureaucrats sitting in an office hundreds of miles away.

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• Paul, I was going to step, but I want to make sure I maybe echo you and repeat a couple names.
• Paul, I was going to step, but I want to make sure I maybe echo you and repeat a couple names.
• Anderson and Rick Hansen co-chairs Paul Anderson and Rick Hansen and<00:14:32.800><c> the</c><00:14:
• Paul includes sitting in on the Legislative Audit Commission.
• Paul includes sitting in on the St.

Keywords: 1183, house