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• The substitute for House Bill 3727 creates a grant program administered by TxDOT to build grade separations
• Number seven, it would establish a federal grant matching fund for higher education institutions to research
• state; this bill would say we'd have to apply for a permit with the city as well, but they have to grant
• private property owner, and we apply ... ...for a state permit and we receive it, then the city has to grant
• It does actually, you know, with all due respect, it does... does grant billboard companies special rights

Bills: HB341 , HB791 , HB1564 , HB1695 , HB1722 , HB1729 , HB1772 , HB2003 , HB2954 , HB2989 , HB3084 , HB3134 , HB3135 , HB3309 , HB3611 , HB3679 , HB3727 , HB3832

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates

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• Or grants? Do you consider grants taxpayer dollars?
• ...grants from the government? We are. Federal or state or both? Federal.
• I think that what the grants are... ...designed to do is, the grants were created via the JOBS Act.
• So do you get grants for certain stages of the project?
• It is going to rely on grants from the federal government.

Bills: HB341 , HB791 , HB1564 , HB1695 , HB1722 , HB1729 , HB1772 , HB2003 , HB2954 , HB2989 , HB3084 , HB3134 , HB3135 , HB3309 , HB3611 , HB3679 , HB3727 , HB3832

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates

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• I'll sort during the bill referral if permission is granted. Is there objection?

Bills: HB14 , HB 106 , HB146 , HB267 , HB274 , HB 1127 , HB1359 , HB1393 , HB1584 , HB1640 , HB1710 , HB2152 , HCR101 , 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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• think it's important to understand that the Turtle Rescue Act, led by Senator Markey, establishes a grant

Bills: SB244 , SB28 , SB289 , SB323 , SB389 , SB414 , SB428 , SB433 , SB582 , SB613 , SB759 , SB792 , SB841 , SB843 , SB97

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Keywords: national security, cybersecurity, consumer technology, routers, modems, study, communication, consumer protection, smart devices, transparency, internet-connected devices, FTC enforcement, broadband, infrastructure, federal programs, internet access, accessibility, affordability, deployment, government coordination

Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an important meeting where they discussed various bills aimed at addressing pressing issues like consumer protection, technology, and environmental management. Chairman Cruz opened the meeting by emphasizing the role of subpoenas in ensuring accountability and oversight, highlighting a recent compliance from several parties following such threats. The meeting progressed to consider several bills, including the Romance Scam Prevention Act championed by Senator Blackburn, which seeks to protect vulnerable populations from online dating scams that have resulted in enormous financial losses, particularly among seniors. The committee also nominated Michael Kratios for the Office of Science and Technology Policy and Mark Medder for the Federal Trade Commission, underscoring the significance of leadership in fostering innovation and consumer protection in technology sectors.

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• Bill creates a grant program for railroad grade separation.
• Bill requires TxDOT to award the grants to political subdivisions.
• Grant money to private entities like that.
• We want grant money to be spent on the projects, not leverage for other funds.
• Your grant program cannot come soon enough.

Bills: SB35 , SB284 , SB296 , SB305 , SB857 , SB995 , SB1121 , SB1555 , SB1902 , SCR25 , SB 35

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County

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• And he would do closings for me and do some deeds for me.
• do</c><00:09:05.440><c> some</c><00:09:05.680><c> do</c><00:09:05.839><c> some</c><00:09:06.080><c> deeds
• </c><00:09:06.800><c> But</c><00:09:07.120><c> he</c> and do some do some deeds for me.
• But he and do some do some deeds for me.

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Calendar/Second Readings 06:39 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 07:36 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 17:37 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 19:15 ConC and Rules Report 22:17 Adjournment 24:18, 958, all

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• If the auditor grants the request, the residential address and parcel number are confidential, and the
• A person who's covered under this and whose request was granted must notify the auditor when they no
• The assessor and auditor may charge a reasonable fee for the redaction request and grant fee waivers.
• I think we need to know what conditions are being put on those grants.
• I think we need to know what conditions are being put on those grants.

Bills: HB2176 , HB2244 , HB2120 , HB2333

Committee: House State Government & Tribal Relations

Keywords: drug therapy, public records, confidentiality, healthcare, collaborative practice, transparency, accountability, exemptions, government accountability, audit, legislative review, resource efficiency, committee work, political violence, elected officials, election officials, criminal justice, protection, safety, threats

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• We ask that you grant us wisdom beyond ourselves, clarity in moments of uncertainty, and courage when
• We recognize that while words can be meaningful, it is deeds that are ultimately the most powerful.
• Seven years ago, many took for granted that education was held captive by the ideological fads championed
• Seven years ago, many took for granted that education was held captive by the ideological fads championed

Summary: The Florida House and Senate met in joint session to receive the Governor’s annual message. After opening formalities, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the appointment of a committee to notify the Governor that the Legislature was ready, the chamber recognized special guests and then received Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis. In his address, the Governor reviewed what he described as seven years of major accomplishments in Florida, emphasizing fiscal restraint, tax relief, economic growth, education reforms, environmental restoration, disaster response, public safety, and immigration enforcement. He highlighted a larger rainy day fund, reduced debt, record job and business growth, universal school choice, higher teacher pay, Hope Florida, Everglades restoration, stronger hurricane response, and tougher laws on crime and illegal immigration. He also warned about property tax burdens, called for a constitutional path to property tax relief, urged informed consent in medical policy, and raised concerns about artificial intelligence. The Governor pointed to several bills already filed and urged lawmakers to send him legislation eliminating DEI in local government, further discouraging illegal immigration, expanding Second Amendment rights, and blocking the spread of Sharia law. He closed by asking the Legislature to continue advancing his agenda. After the address, the joint session voted to dissolve.

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• We ask that you grant us wisdom beyond ourselves, clarity in moments of uncertainty, and courage when
• We recognize that while words can be meaningful, it is deeds that are ultimately the most powerful.
• Seven years ago, many took for granted that education was held captive by the ideological fads championed
• Seven years ago, many took for granted that education was held captive by the ideological fads championed

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• </c><00:23:19.880><c> making</c> beyond, we have a robust grant making beyond, we have a robust grant
• Unfortunately, the issue is that we had $4 million to grant, and our, you know, the grants are going
• The data given by the Minneapolis Foundation, because as I understand it, DEED would award these grants
• </c><01:41:35.160><c> So,</c> range of grants, it looks like. So, range of grants, it looks like.
• </c> think that range of grants is correct. think that range of grants is correct.

Bills: HF4477

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

Keywords: Minnesota business recovery loan program, small business loan, zero-interest loan, forgivable loan, business recovery, economic development, small business emergency loan account, Minnesota Initiative Foundations, nonprofit lenders, greater Minnesota, Twin Cities metro, seven-county metropolitan area, immigration enforcement, business interruption, revenue loss, job preservation, business stabilization, state appropriation, forward fund, loan forgiveness

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• </c> enough merit to grant injunctive relief. enough merit to grant injunctive relief.
• :21:53.560><c> these</c> Constitution does not grant these Constitution does not grant these rights,<
• Also, House Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 198, Representative Deeds.
• </c><01:56:42.760><c> House</c> Bill 198, Representative Deeds.
• House Bill 198, Representative Deeds.

Keywords: 958, all

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• One of the pieces of this law requires DEED to provide the information.
• </c> the appropriation available for Grant the appropriation available for Grant Administration<01:28
• <01:28:32.800><c> do</c><01:28:32.920><c> you</c> grant do you grant do you know<01:28:35.119><c> uh<
• with the percentage needed for grant administration that the agencies are requesting this year.
• with the percentage needed for grant administration that the agencies are requesting this year.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• To act to amend the General Obligations Law in relation to granting immunity from liability to personal
• amend the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law in relation to establishing a right of action for deed

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The committee considered a series of bills, with most advancing to the floor after brief discussion. Senate Bill 4238 on fraudulent conveyances drew the most substantive debate; one member raised concerns that the bill could upset protections for bona fide purchasers and lenders by automatically returning property to the original owner without adequately addressing downstream parties. The chair said those concerns would be shared with the sponsor, and the bill was held for further discussion rather than moved immediately. Several other measures were reported favorably, including bills granting immunity to businesses and nonprofits when crime victims seek help on their premises, extending filing timeframes for certain toxic-substance exposure claims, restricting certain homeowners association activities, regulating real estate listing agreements, creating a private right of action for deed theft, enacting the Clock Stop Act, addressing companion animals in domestic relations cases, repealing Judiciary Law section 470, extending certain mechanics liens, and waiving biannual attorney registration fees for public-service attorneys. The attorney fee-waiver bill received especially strong support from members, though one member noted the loss of registration-fee revenue and the bill was reported to finance. The committee also discussed a bill to increase the number of family court judges in certain counties. Members generally supported adding judges but questioned why only specific counties were included, suggesting the need for a broader, data-driven review of caseloads and county needs. The sponsor and members expressed willingness to continue working on the issue, and the bill was reported to finance. The meeting concluded with notice that one final committee meeting would be held the following week.

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• Lord, grant us the grace to rest in the security of your promises, knowing you won't break your word.
• SB 1556, forged or fraudulent deeds exclusion; SB 1557, informed consent medical interventions; SB 1558

Keywords: 1182, all

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• You know, a lot of people do have a primary mortgage, deed of trust on their property.”
• “People do have a primary mortgage, deed of trust on their property, which would include the entire parcel
• thinking most mortgage companies would probably not want to give up any turf on that as far as their deed

Committee: Senate Local Government and Taxation

Keywords: 989, all

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• to<00:09:34.839><c> address</c><00:09:35.200><c> was</c><00:09:35.399><c> the</c> ...because of the deed
• Um, that would be an expenditure of the deed budget. That's correct.
• a um budsman if the bill became<00:17:39.640><c> law</c><00:17:40.120><c> at</c><00:17:40.360><c> deed
• </c><00:17:41.360><c> and</c><00:17:41.520><c> have</c><00:17:41.640><c> a</c> became law at deed and
• have a became law at deed and have a conversation<00:17:42.360><c> about</c><00:17:42.640><c> whatever

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• certificates, marriage certificates, you know, all sorts of stuff about your card, your home warranty deeds
• certificates, married certificates, you know, all sorts of stuff about your card, your home warranty deeds
• But yes, there are grants that come out of the Department of Interior for states or state forestry departments

Committee: House House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 1020, which would create Arizona Space Commission special license plates. Staff explained that by December 31, 2026, an applicant would pay a $32,000 implementation fee to ADOT, with $8 going to an administrative fee and $17 from each plate donation going to the Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research Fund. Senator Shamp and Arizona Space Commission representatives spoke in support, describing the bill as a way to raise awareness for Arizona’s space economy and support future aerospace and research efforts. A commission chair also noted that the commission has no dedicated funding stream and that the bill would help generate revenue for its aerospace and innovation work. After discussion, members asked about the bill’s timing and a likely floor amendment to extend the implementation deadline from 2026 to 2027. The committee then voted 5-0, with two members absent, to return SB 1020 with a do-pass recommendation. The chair and members made several supportive remarks about Arizona’s space industry, including Yuma’s future role and the state’s broader competitiveness in aerospace. The committee then received a Deloitte presentation on artificial intelligence in government. Deloitte described how AI and large public data sets can be used to improve state services, but emphasized questions of accountability, privacy, workforce impacts, and responsible use. In response to member questions, the presenters explained their data sources, how they handle minors through household-level records, and how they use predictive models to identify likely needs such as veteran benefits or rural health outreach, while stressing that the models are not used to make final eligibility decisions. A final presentation from Pano AI focused on wildfire detection technology. The presenter explained that the system uses high-definition cameras, AI, and human review to detect smoke early, provide location data to responders, and improve initial attack on fires. Members asked about coverage, weather limitations, funding, and future improvements. The presenter said the system is already deployed across Arizona through public and private partners, including utilities and fire agencies, and that it has helped identify fires early and support faster containment. The committee adjourned after the presentations.

Transcript Highlights:

• As we begin today's work, we ask your guidance, grant us strength to lead with diligence and integrity
• , ...your guidance, grant us strength to lead with diligence and integrity, humility to listen well,
• million for student housing, $200 million for tribal housing, and $500 million for infrastructure grant
• displacement, who live in units that may end up being acquired and could put them out on the street, or the deed
• Out on the street or the deed restrictions will run out.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then handled a series of procedural motions to re-refer bills, suspend rules, and remove items from the consent calendar. The chamber also heard guest introductions recognizing family milestones, a youth leadership program from Assembly District 13, a delegation of Japanese business leaders, and a Michoacan delegation. Later, members adopted several resolutions and consent items, including California Craft Beer Week, the Freedom Flag as a 9/11 remembrance symbol, Probation Services Week, and California Wildfire Week, along with other consent-calendar measures. The main floor debate centered on SB 417, a $10 billion housing bond for the ballot, with supporters emphasizing the state’s housing shortage, homelessness crisis, and funding for multifamily housing, supportive housing, homeownership, farmworker housing, student housing, tribal housing, infrastructure, and preservation of existing affordable units. Opponents criticized the proposal as adding debt without enough reform and objected to the use of veterans in the measure’s messaging. The Assembly passed SB 417 on urgency and on the measure, 54-7, and sent it to the Senate. Members then adopted ACA 20, which would expand and modernize the state Rainy Day Fund by increasing its cap and changing deposit rules; it passed 54-8 and was transmitted to the Senate. The Assembly also approved SB 623, a transportation-related bill addressing rideshare safety and medical lien practices. Supporters said it would curb abusive billing, restrict attorney conflicts and kickbacks, require stronger background checks for TNC drivers, and allow women riders and drivers to request women-only matches. The measure passed unanimously, 67-0. Later, the House adopted ACA 21, which removes ACA 13 from the November ballot, by 62-0, and ACA 22, which amends a ballot measure affecting taxation and local fiscal resources, by 64-0. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory of Dr. Dorothy Viola Calvin, followed by announcements, recesses, and final adjournment until the next scheduled floor session.

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• So how do we grant an exemption on an unknown number?
• </c><01:03:23.279><c> an</c> we issue the bill so how do we Grant an we issue the bill so how do we Grant
• A couple that went bankrupt was only able to claim it once because she wasn't on the deed.
• she wasn't on the deed was only able<03:46:48.960><c> to</c><03:46:49.120><c> claim</c><03:46:49.399
• . ...is on the deed.

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And when they start the project, we take over their deed and it becomes a city property.
• And when they start the project, we take over their deed and it becomes a city property.
• Chairman, Senator, it's—we actually take over the deed.
• Chairman, Senator, it's—we actually take over the deed.

Bills: SB101 , SB58 , SB55

Committee: Senate House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: SB 101, Health Care Delivery and Access Act, repeal of repeal, sunset repeal, delayed repeal, health care, healthcare, access to care, medical services, provider regulation, state health law, New Mexico, SB58, metropolitan redevelopment, redevelopment property, property tax exemption, payments in lieu of taxes, PILOT, municipal redevelopment, local government

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 101, which would repeal the July 1, 2030 sunset on the Health Care Delivery and Access Act and make the hospital provider-tax program permanent. The sponsor, the Health Care Authority secretary, and the New Mexico Hospital Association said the program has generated substantial federal Medicaid matching funds and has supported hospital workforce, quality, and infrastructure investments, especially in rural areas. Members asked why the sunset existed originally and whether federal changes under H.R. 1 would phase the program down; the secretary explained the sunset was meant as a review point, but that federal law now prevents creating a new similar program if this one expires. The committee heard support from hospital and business representatives, no opposition, and voted due pass 7-0. The committee then considered Senate Bill 58, as amended, which extends the property tax abatement period for metropolitan redevelopment areas from a fixed seven years to up to 14 years. The sponsor and Albuquerque redevelopment officials said the change would give local governments more flexibility to structure projects based on financial need, while still preserving current tax payments and encouraging redevelopment of blighted or underused areas. Several supporters, including realtors and the Greater Albuquerque Chamber, argued the longer window would improve certainty for developers and help spur housing and other reinvestment. Some members raised concerns about lost revenue for schools and whether the tool could be overused, but were told the program applies only in designated redevelopment areas and is intended to leverage future higher assessments. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill as amended 7-0. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 55, which increases New Mexico’s state solar tax credit from 10% to 30% after the federal credit was reduced, and raises the individual cap from $6,000 to $15,000 while keeping the overall annual program cap at $30 million. The sponsor and numerous solar industry, business, and clean-energy advocates said the change is needed to prevent layoffs, stabilize the rooftop solar market, support local jobs, and preserve grid and affordability benefits for customers. Members asked about permitting, certification, consumer protection, and whether battery storage was included; the sponsor said the bill covers rooftop solar only, the credit is refundable, and EMNRD certifies systems before credits are issued. The committee heard broad support, no opposition, and voted due pass 7-0 before adjourning.