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- observance</c> the state of Alabama, and its observance the state of Alabama, and its observance is<
- The Nurse Practitioner Association of Alabama has a legislative reception from 6:00 to 9:00 at Rello's
- </c><01:08:32.640><c> those</c> to Alabama and it was one of those to Alabama and it was one of those
- </c> association as a part of this as well. association as a part of this as well.
- </c> of Alabama. of Alabama. >> Thank<02:11:12.800><c> you.</c> >> Thank you.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, September 18, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- Whether as chairwoman of the Women's Advisory Committee to the Westchester County Board of Legislators
- </c> Committee to the Westchester County Committee to the Westchester County Board<00:08:21.280><c> of
- </c> the record the International Association the record the International Association of<00:41:02.319
- people of North Alabama.
- , $10 billion for most of hike in history, $10 billion for most of the<03:06:26.000><c> counties</c><
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Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (1-22-26)
Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor
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- of Mr.
- Currently, many Kentucky bass clubs travel outside of our state to Tennessee, Alabama, and recently Arkansas
- Currently, many Kentucky bass clubs travel outside of our state to Tennessee, Alabama, and recently Arkansas
- And my father served on the fish and wildlife commission through nine governors most of my life.
- through nine governors most commission through nine governors most of<00:14:13.920><c> my</c><00:14:
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Government Structure - Room 409, 12 January, 2026; 2:00 P.M.
Government Structure
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- National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
- Most of those will end up in Grenada, Holmes County, and in Jackson because of the University Medical
- </c> Holmes County, and in Jackson because of Holmes County, and in Jackson because of the<00:37:14.400
- One of the things that's been discussed is the number of boards and commissions that are out there that
- One of the things that's been discussed is the number of boards and commissions that are out there that
Committee:
Joint Government Structure
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- > that</c> the state of Alabama to ensure that the state of Alabama to ensure that policy<00:11:08.800
- And we are the guest of County.
- state of Alabama.
- in the state of Alabama. And because we in the state of Alabama.
- ><c> to</c> of anything in the state of Alabama to of anything in the state of Alabama to reach<02:38
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Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Mar 17th, 2026
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
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- ><c> children</c> Alabama sends thousands of children Alabama sends thousands of children to<00:01:57.440
- The customer is in Alabama. A meaningful portion of our supply chain is in Alabama.
- A meaningful portion of our supply chain is in Alabama.
- </c> sheep production and 800% in Alabama sheep production and 800% in Alabama counties counties counties
- of the Early County And as the chairman of the Early County Board<00:09:58.720><c> of</c><00:09:58.800
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations - Room 210; 29 January, 2026: 8:00 AM
Appropriations
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- ><c> provide</c> part of county government that provide part of county government that provide services
- a couple of counties that do >> So, there's a couple of counties that do inind.<00:31:44.000><
- </c><00:35:19.920><c> commission</c> centers have a board of commission centers have a board of commission
- </c><00:36:03.920><c> reference</c> >> Just for a frame of reference, looking at the list of counties
- So, y'all are cut loose early. some of these counties um to fund this. some of these counties um to fund
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Transportation and Public Works Jan 29th, 2026 at 09:09 am
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- Chairman, Representative Lundstrom, we've had conversations with both the Association of Counties and
- With both the Association of Counties and the Municipal League about these changes, and understand they
- One of them is in Chavez County on US 380, and it's... ...increased fees and the fulfillment of these
- One of them is in Chavez County on US 380, and it's... ...in the chart.
- Fifty percent practically of our state revenues come out of Eddy and Lea County and San Juan, and that's
Summary:
The committee first heard TRIP’s annual New Mexico transportation report from Carolyn Boniface Kelly, which described deteriorating roads and bridges, congestion, safety concerns, and a large transportation funding gap. The report said more than half of major roads statewide are in poor or mediocre condition, over 170 bridges are rated poor, congestion costs drivers significant time and money, and traffic crashes and road conditions impose billions in annual costs. Members broadly agreed the report underscored the need for more stable transportation funding, with several noting the state’s recurring underinvestment and the safety risks to motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 2, a transportation bonding and revenue package. Senator Gonzales and Governor’s office and NMDOT representatives said the bill would authorize about $1.5 billion in additional bond debt for ready-to-go highway projects, while also increasing certain motor vehicle excise, registration, weight-distance, and EV-related fees to help support debt service and transportation funding. Supporters, including contractors, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber, the Department of Finance and Administration, and transportation officials, argued the bill would improve safety, economic development, project delivery, and funding stability, and help preserve federal dollars. Opponents, including the Rio Grande Foundation and some committee members, objected to the tax and fee increases, argued the state should use existing surpluses or other funds instead, and raised concerns about impacts on families, businesses, and local governments.
Committee members questioned how projects would be selected, how the new fees were calculated, how EV surcharges would work, and whether local government distributions would be affected. NMDOT said the projects would be reported to the legislature annually, selected using crash data, asset management, and project readiness, but bond approval would remain with the State Transportation Commission. After debate, Representative Romero moved do pass on SB 2 as amended, Representative Hochman-Vigil seconded, and the committee approved the bill 7-2, with Representatives Brown and Dow voting no and several members expressing reservations despite supporting the need for transportation investment.
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- a trade association that works on behalf of the baking industry.
- We have traditionally been a top 10 school district in the state of Alabama, and we've lost a lot of
- I'm also the vice president of the Alabama Hemp and Bake Association. ...and Bake Association.
- The Alabama Hemp and Bake Association (AHBA) and its members want to be part of the solution.
- Of this 315 number, only six of those have been found in our southern Alabama stores for vape products
Committee:
House Judiciary
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Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
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- Uh, this increase in rates has no doubt cost the citizens of Alabama hundreds of millions, even maybe
- Uh, this increase in rates has no doubt cost the citizens of Alabama hundreds of millions, even maybe
- Uh, this increase in rates has no doubt cost the citizens of Alabama hundreds of millions, even maybe
- Uh, this increase in rates has no doubt cost the citizens of Alabama hundreds of millions, even maybe
- Do audit of Alabama Power in its books.
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- The states of Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama have all passed similar taxpayer and worker protections
- I'm Assistant Vice President of the Florida Bankers Association.
- Affairs for the American Association of Airport Executives, I have decades of experience in airport
- Affairs for the American Association of Airport Executives, I have decades of experience in airport
- Appeals Commission, Thomas Ravenscoffed, and David Woods to the Board of Supervisors of the Central
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Tourism
Summary:
The committee first postponed SB 1456, then heard SB 1236, which would condition state economic development incentives on employers using secret-ballot union elections and prohibit neutrality agreements. The sponsor argued the bill protects workers from coercion and applies only to companies receiving taxpayer-funded incentives; opponents said it was government interference, likely to hurt contractors, apprenticeships, and business growth, and raised concerns about federal preemption and Attorney General enforcement. After debate, the committee reported SB 1236 favorably on a recorded vote.
The committee then considered CS/SB 198, a measure to regulate cryptocurrency kiosks by requiring operator registration, fraud warnings, transaction limits, blockchain analytics, receipts, and refund protections for certain first-time transactions tied to fraud. Supporters from the banking industry, AARP, and others said the bill would help stop scams that are targeting seniors and vulnerable adults; one industry witness supported the bill but suggested narrowing the limits for existing users and shortening the new-customer period. The committee reported the bill favorably.
Next, the committee took up CS/SB 1356 on dog breeding, pet sales, and breeder registration. The sponsor said the bill is intended to curb puppy mills, improve animal welfare, and add consumer protections, while an amendment removed state oversight of local animal shelters. Pet store representatives supported much of the bill but objected to the three-day waiting period for financed purchases, expanded reimbursement, and unfair trade practice penalties; others argued the bill would add red tape and litigation. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably.
The committee also heard SB 1722 on app stores and minors, which would require age verification, parental consent for minors, app-content disclosures, and enforcement by the Department of Legal Affairs. Supporters said the bill would help parents protect children online; opponents warned it could force collection of sensitive personal data, create privacy and constitutional problems, and duplicate existing parental tools. Members debated the balance between child safety and privacy, and the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 422 on ADS-B aviation data, which would bar use of ADS-B information to calculate certain landing or access fees; an amendment added departures to the restriction. Pilots supported the bill as a safety and privacy measure, while airport representatives opposed it as undermining airport finances and shifting costs. The amendment was adopted, and the hearing on the bill began with testimony from both sides.
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Apr 16th, 2025
Banking and Insurance
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- All of us know the importance of agriculture and forestry to this state of Alabama.
- The number of Alabama farms decreased by...
- With the Business Council of Alabama and the Hospital Association among some.
- That was with the Business Council of business council of Alabama.
- The request of the hospital association.
Committee:
Senate Banking and Insurance
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Apr 15th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
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- Jared Grigas, FAC, Florida Association of Counties, I assume, waves in support.
- It provides that, upon a majority vote of owners, associations may obtain a line of credit for all or
- And what we're seeing in a lot of counties are associations who, when they go to now comply, And absolutely
- And what we're seeing in a lot of counties are associations who, when they go to now comply, In a lot
- of counties, associations, when they go to now comply and conduct this milestone inspection, there are
Summary:
The committee first took up SB 80, the Parks Preservation Act, which would define state park purposes around conservation-based recreation and public access, prohibit uses such as golf courses, tennis courts, pickleball courts, ball fields, and hotels, require more public notice and advisory input on land management changes, and mandate reporting on park spending and maintenance backlogs. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, with conservation groups, youth advocates, and other members of the public backing stronger protections for state parks. The bill was reported favorably.
Members then approved SB 200, directing DEP to develop a statewide waste reduction and recycling plan, and CS for SB 496, which clarifies that timeshare facilities are governed by Chapter 721 and only need annual board meetings. CS for CS for SB 1404, dealing with illegal gambling, was amended to add reporting requirements, tighten penalties, preempt local gambling legalization, and create a process for vetting certain machines and veteran-service-organization gaming questions; the bill drew significant concern from veterans groups and others over vague machine definitions and the need for clearer standards, but it was still reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 622 to allow pari-mutuel permit holders to lease facilities across horse-racing classes.
The committee next approved CS for CS for SB 712 after adopting a strike-all and amendment that covered synthetic turf rules, change-order timelines, public works scoring, elevator and alarm contractor issues, mass timber code updates, pool and spa contractor scope changes, spaceport building-code exemptions, and solar/energy-storage inspection provisions. Support came from timber, construction, and industry groups, while pool contractors objected to parts of the scope changes. The committee also reported favorably CS for CS for SB 1742, a major condominium reform bill that pauses reserve funding after milestone inspections, expands financial flexibility, adds disclosure and conflict-of-interest rules, and increases data collection and oversight; members from both parties praised the sponsor’s work on condo issues.
Finally, the committee approved SB 1574 on renewable natural gas infrastructure and SB 1580 authorizing DEP coastal resiliency public-private partnerships. It also passed CS for SB 1760, which requires certain public officials and agency leaders to meet Florida residency or proximity requirements. The last bill, SB 820, would codify the Office of Faith and Community in the Governor’s office; while supporters said it would permanently support faith-based and community organizations and improve coordination, several senators raised concerns about church-state separation, the office’s ties to Hope Florida, and whether codifying it could make the program more political. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably.
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- Commission can refuse this kind of broad language.
- I don't know if the commission has generated particular rules, but in the fourth year of the program,
- Almost 30% go to Tulsa County. Meanwhile, Garvin County, 0.07% of the credits.
- buying that piece of property and the benefits associated with it.
- selective appraising is the norm for some of these 11% counties.
Bills:
SB683 , SB1579 , SB1389 , SB1387 , SB1390 , SB1391 , SB2063 , SB1829 , SB2060 , SB1842 , SB1398 , SB1212 , SB2158 , SB102
Committee:
Senate Revenue and Taxation
Summary:
The Revenue and Taxation Committee considered a long series of bills, many dealing with tax credits, property taxes, and tax administration. Early action included Senate Bill 1579, which creates a taxpayer bill of rights for ad valorem tax assessments by sending taxpayers a plain-language notice of existing rights; it passed 12-0. Senate Bill 683, as amended, expanded the parental choice tax credit to cover certain supplemental educational services for private-school students, including tutoring and summer learning programs, but drew concerns about broad language and unequal treatment of public-school students; it passed 8-3 with one member not voting. Senate Bill 1389 proposed a $25 million increase in the parental choice tax credit cap; supporters said the program is nearing its limit and should grow gradually, while opponents cited lack of outcomes data and benefits flowing disproportionately to higher-income families and metro counties. It passed 10-2.
The committee also advanced several tax and property-related measures. Senate Bill 1387 would allow a sales tax refund when a vehicle is sold within six months of a purchase, even without a trade-in, and passed 10-2. Senate Bill 1390 extended and removed a cap on funding for the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and related agencies, passing unanimously. Senate Bill 2063 would require the State Treasurer to publish more information about unclaimed property online; the Treasurer’s office opposed it over privacy and burden concerns, but the bill passed 7-3. Senate Bill 1829 reduced the motor vehicle excise tax on manufactured homes to align more closely with the tax burden on traditional homes, and passed 8-2. Senate Bill 1842 would let county treasurers offer a 12-month installment prepayment plan for ad valorem taxes; it passed 9-1.
Several other bills were debated on policy and accountability grounds. Senate Bill 1391 would require private schools participating in the parental choice tax credit to administer state tests and report results; supporters framed it as accountability for public tax dollars, while opponents argued it would undermine private-school autonomy and school-choice goals. It failed 5-7. Senate Bill 1398 created a capped tax credit for donations to certain nonprofits serving foster care, pregnancy resource centers, therapeutic care, and anti-trafficking efforts; members asked for clearer outcome measures, but it passed 8-2. Senate Bill 1212, addressing selective property appraisals in some counties, passed 9-1. Senate Bill 2158 would extend favorable tax treatment to health care sharing ministry contributions, and passed 8-2. Senate Bill 102 clarified when remote workers and certain short-term workers owe Oklahoma income tax, with discussion focused on athletes, entertainers, public figures, and contract workers; it passed 10-0. Finally, Senate Bill 2060, a governor-requested housing infrastructure bill creating master development districts, was still being refined but passed 6-4 to keep it moving forward.
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- Birmingham but in the state of Alabama.
- of Alabama... ...rights under the Constitution of Alabama or the Constitution of the United States to
- the State of Alabama or the Constitution of the United States of America.
- I know you are the city president of the municipal judges association of the state of Alabama.
- I'm the vice president of the B Bond Association in Alabama, and I represent 700 Recovery agents across
Bills:
HB43 , SB81 , SB178 , SB138 , SB89 , SB183 , HB27 , HB188 , HB199 , HB190 , SB117 , HB43 , HB27
Committee:
House Judiciary
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Joint Legislative Committee on Public Accounts Apr 17th, 2025
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- Over 2,000 entities in the state of Alabama. That is no small feat.
- So, I did a pilot program with some of our boards of education and hired some of the bigger CPA firms
- We have that happening in the state of Alabama.
- What we are finding in the state of Alabama—and this is something I talked to Sunny Grassville... this
- , your county commission, your sheriff's office, or your DA's office.
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- of the human person, the sanctity of human life, and fundamental rights of the human person.
- I prosecuted in Cass County and Clay County during the course of my career, and I was also the past executive
- District Attorney in dismissing, for lack of evidence, 31 of the 46 associated trespass arrests.
- during the commission of a crime.
- And I think in so many of these cases, certainly in the Nassau County examples that I gave, where there
Bills:
HCR3028
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard and acted on several measures related to human trafficking, criminal procedure, and child protection. It first took up House Concurrent Resolution 3028, which would direct a legislative study of human trafficking victim services and re-entry programs. The sponsor and supporters emphasized helping victims rebuild basic life and workforce skills and better understanding existing services; YouthWorks and the North Dakota Catholic Conference described current programs and the trauma victims face. The committee discussed overlap with other interim studies, then voted unanimously to give the resolution a due pass, with Senator Braunberger designated to carry it.
The committee then considered House Bill 1263, concerning sealing criminal records, and moved it forward without changing the House version after members noted the House had removed presumption language and reduced the waiting period. That bill also received a due pass recommendation. Next, House Bill 1226, which revises the state’s mask law for public places, drew testimony from the sponsor and an expert witness who argued that masking to conceal identity during group criminal conduct undermines public safety and law enforcement. Members debated the House-added requirement that law enforcement request unmasking; the committee adopted an amendment to remove that language, then passed the bill as amended, with Senator Luick to carry it.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1410, a study resolution on criminal conduct against children, including child sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and the use of artificial intelligence in exploitation crimes. Supporters from the Child Sexual Assault Prevention Task Force, YouthWorks, and the Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Dakota said the study would help update outdated terminology, review AI-related issues, and improve investigation and prosecution tools. The committee approved the resolution with a due pass recommendation, and Senator Cory was assigned to carry it. The committee also received a brief report that, in a quick review, there were 82 active studies introduced, including 10 shall studies and 35 shall-consider studies, with limited overlap identified beyond the trafficking-related measures.
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- She is a coordinator of Alabama National Day of Prayer Task Force and is the guest of Representative
- Heavenly Father, we thank you for the blessings of State of Alabama House of Representatives in their
- of State of<00:07:37.520><c> Alabama</c><00:07:38.160><c> House</c><00:07:38.479><c> of</c><00:07:38.720
- ><c> Representatives</c><00:07:39.759><c> in</c> of Alabama House of Representatives in of Alabama House
- She is a coordinator of the Alabama National Day of Prayer Task Force and is the guest of Representative
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- And so they have the Alabama Math Science and Technology Institute within their department of Education
- Alabama specifically has done really well by kind of bifurcating their efforts and doing numeracy and
- of.
- type of benefit.
- I'm like, 'That's probably X amount of classrooms, X amount of students.'
Bills:
SB1726 , SB1236 , SB1633 , SB1413 , SB1317 , SB1360 , SB1342 , SB1477 , SB1189 , SB1546 , SB1524 , SB1338 , SB1193 , SB1812 , SB1617
Committee:
Senate Education
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- , but they're a resident of, say, Lamar County, can you file this small estate in... ...County.
- several codes of the state of Alabama.
- I'm Alan Williams, a 70-year resident of Chilton County.
- I have a lot of cops in Chilton County who will tell you I'm in favor of safety.
- I'm here today to speak on behalf of the National Rifle Association members and gun owners of Alabama
Committee:
House Judiciary