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• It's United States Highway 89, basically the link between Flagstaff, Arizona, and Page, Arizona, Lake
• US-160, which is also a federal highway.
• And then US-191, which is a federal highway.
• And we hold stuff sometimes as a bond.
• It's 12 miles east of San Antonio off Highway 380.

Committee: House Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee

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• April 21st as Route 66 Day at the Capitol and recognizing the 100th anniversary of the most iconic highway
• Last Saturday broke a sales record at the Highway Cafe outside of Vinita for the entire weekend.
• clear answer from those opposed to this bill yesterday, so I'll ask you: Have you ever seen a school bond
• clear answer from those opposed to this bill yesterday so I'll ask you have you ever seen a school bond
• I'd like to ask Leader Lawson if he's aware that Route 66 is also known as the Will Rogers Highway, and

Bills: HB4028 , HB4075 , HB4077 , HB4074 , HB4076 , SB1221 , SB1921 , SB2118 , SB1932 , SB2134 , HCR1025 , SB1432 , HCR1024 , HCR1022 , SB1122 , HB4029 , HB4063 , HB4073 , HB4078 , SB1936 , SB44 , SB237 , SB248 , SB1360 , SB985 , SB1204 , SB1239 , SB1307 , SB2143 , SB1428 , SB1390 , SB1400 , SB1405 , SB1732 , SB1832 , SB1859 , SB1989 , SB2018 , SB1427

Keywords: tax deduction, venture capital, economic development, Oklahoma, investment, water resources, appropriations, funding, state treasury, infrastructure projects, emergency act, emergency management, disaster relief, pandemic response, state appropriations, HB4074, Health Care Workforce Training Commission, Health Care Workforce Revolving Fund, health workforce, health care workforce

Summary: The House opened with roll call, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions and introductions, including Deer Creek students, Skiatook Chamber members, Sand Springs youth leaders, and international visitors studying U.S. energy policy. The chamber also honored the Nurse of the Day, Marla Lyceum, and heard a lengthy farewell speech from Minority Leader Munson reflecting on her service, constituent work, leadership, and bipartisan relationships. Members then took up several special presentations and resolutions, including HCR 1024 recognizing Route 66 Day and its economic importance, HCR 1022 honoring National Lineman Appreciation Day, and a citation for Langston University Day at the Capitol. The House also recognized Deputy Kenton Blumenthal as Oklahoma’s 2025 Officer of the Year for heroic actions during a dangerous pursuit. Later, the House introduced the pages of the week. On legislation, the House passed SB 1122 on ad valorem tax, which supporters said would equalize tax treatment for broadband infrastructure and promote business fairness, over some concern about tax policy and revenue impacts. The chamber also passed HB 4029, HB 4063, HB 4073, HB 4078, and SB 1936, with emergency clauses adopted on the first four. HB 4063, which referred two previously approved state questions to a special August election, drew extended debate over ballot timing, turnout, and whether combining the questions was appropriate; it ultimately passed and the special election referral was approved. SB 1936, which elevates falsely impersonating a law enforcement officer to a D1 felony, passed unanimously.

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• It's not just your citizens in that district that use that highway that goes through there.
• It's not just your citizens in that district that use that highway that goes through there.
• It's not just your citizens in that district that use that highway that goes through there.
• I know you're also seeking bonding dollars and, you know, added strain on communities because there's
• I know you're also seeking bonding dollars and, you know, added strain on communities because there's

Keywords: 1183, house

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• He led efforts to pass several major school bonds and parcel tax measures in order to improve San Leandro
• In fact, if you got off of Highway 680 at the McKee Road turnoff...
• If you got off of Highway 680 at the McKee Road turnoff, right in the middle of commercial development
• The essence of Ramadan strengthens our bonds. It fosters our empathy.
• The essence of Ramadan strengthens our bonds.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through several floor recognitions and ceremonial presentations. Senator Perez presented SR 81, declaring March 2, 2026, as Read Across America Day. Senators Choi and Rubio spoke in support, emphasizing literacy, libraries, volunteer reading programs, and the importance of diverse books and student engagement. The resolution passed on a unanimous roll call vote, 37-0, and Perez introduced guests from the California Teachers Association. The chamber then honored the 50th anniversary of the California Conservation Corps, with Senator Laird leading the recognition and several senators praising the Corps’ service, conservation work, disaster response, and job-training role for young adults and veterans. The Senate also welcomed the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Agriculture Leadership Class and the College of San Mateo Bulldogs, including the 2025 state championship football team and a coach from the women’s softball team. Later, the Senate confirmed Dr. Chris Thayer as Director of the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment and Dr. Gina Castro Rodriguez to the Board of State and Community Corrections, both by 29-0 votes. Senator Wahab presented SCR 125 recognizing the beginning of Ramadan, with Senator Becker offering supportive remarks about an iftar dinner and the meaning of the holiday. The resolution was adopted unanimously, 37-0. The Senate then took up several adjournments in memory, including Stephen Cassidy, John Joseph Zoria, Crystal Schoenfelder, and Belinda Baraghani, with multiple senators sharing personal tributes to their public service, community leadership, and mentorship. The session concluded with remarks on Ramadan and the Senate entering recess, with the next floor session scheduled for March 5, 2026.

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• 480, Off-Highway Senate bill 480, Off-Highway Recreational<00:19:11.320><c> Vehicle</c><00:19:11.840
• </c> Senate Bill 10, State Highway Senate Bill 10, State Highway Administration<00:19:57.280><c> speed
• Highway.
• if it's along a State State Highway if it's along a State Highway.<00:21:08.080><c> What</c><00:21:08.320
• </c> Carroll County public facilities bond. Carroll County public facilities bond.

Keywords: House streaming session for Monday, April 13, 2026, 957, house, all

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• Old Dixie Highway in Riviera Beach was named President Barack Obama Highway, and public schools around
• Again, while President Barack Obama was in office, we renamed Old Dixie Highway to President Barack Obama
• Highway.
• Highway.
• Florida domestic insurers must report at least 6.5% of the bond amount as premium, even though much of

Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for the Reverend Jesse Jackson and Joseph Di Alessandro, the Pledge of Allegiance, and announcements confirming a quorum. Members also adopted the special order report and recognized several guests in the gallery, including former Speaker Dan Webster and law enforcement and civic visitors. The chamber then moved through a long special-order calendar of bills, mostly on third reading, with several measures passing unanimously or by wide margins. Among the bills considered were measures on civil procedure and estates, including C.S. HB 1407 on commencement of civil actions, HB 895 on trustee settlement and discharge, C.S. HB 1337 on estates, HB 131 on curators of estates, and C.S. HB 351 on concurrent legislative jurisdiction over military installations. The House also passed C.S. HB 441 on conservation lands, which would lengthen notice and increase transparency for land swaps involving conservation property, and C.S. CS HB 919 on commercial service airports, which created a statutory definition for major airports and preempted local naming authority for several airports. HB 919 drew extensive debate over the proposed naming of Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald J. Trump, with amendments to delay or alter the naming failing before the bill passed. Other bills approved included HB 409 requiring K-12 schools to observe Veterans Day, CS HB 461 allowing certain students to volunteer at polling places for community service hours, CS HB 1115 creating grants for genetic counseling education, HB 569 revising forensic client services, CS HB 505 regulating virtual currency kiosks to address fraud, and HB 271 on foreign and alien bail bond insurers. The House also passed HB 191 on re-employment assistance eligibility verification after extended questioning about its effects on benefits, appeals, and suitable work standards. One bill, CS HB 243 on electric bicycles, was temporarily postponed, and CS HB 1073 on school districts was also postponed.

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• bonds.
• And actually into highways and Mr. President.
• For local highways and districts, it improves bike lanes and pedestrian facilities.
• Existing restriction on reducing width of non-residential collector or arterial highways.
• For local highways and districts, it improves bike lanes and pedestrian facilities.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal, received committee reports, and moved through messages from the House and first- and second-reading business before taking up a long series of third-reading bills. Early action included referral of Senate Bill 1449 on elections petitions and signature gatherers, and passage of several measures on cooperative purchasing, industrial hemp, community infrastructure districts, parental school choice tax credit clarifications, open meetings recording rights, an advisory question on an official state gun, water skiing rules, and data center water use. The chamber also returned House Bill 888 to committee after concerns were raised about procurement transparency and possible conflict with another procurement bill passed the prior day. Several bills drew extended debate. Senate Bill 1424, which would have expanded dealer protections against direct manufacturer vehicle sales and grandfathered existing operations, failed on a 11-24 vote after opponents called it protectionist and argued it would limit consumer choice. Senate Bill 1436, clarifying cooperative and group discount purchasing for state procurement, passed after supporters said it would allow agencies to use competitive bids more effectively and avoid litigation. House Bill 772 and House Bill 879, both relating to industrial hemp, passed with supporters stressing they were clarifications for grain/fiber hemp and consumable hemp products, while opponents worried about THC and regulatory scope. House Bill 926, allowing counties to form community infrastructure districts in unincorporated areas, passed despite objections that it would accelerate development and increase property tax burdens. House Bill 934, making technical changes to the parental school choice tax credit, passed after a lengthy debate over whether students using the credit should still participate in public school extracurriculars; supporters said the bill clarified original intent, while opponents called it a double dip. House Bill 894, protecting the public’s right to record open meetings, passed overwhelmingly. House Bill 932, placing an advisory question on the ballot for an official state gun, also passed after a spirited historical discussion of firearms. House Bill 887, creating a limited exception for early-morning water skiing outside designated courses, passed by unanimous-consent roll call. The final bill discussed in the excerpt, House Bill 895 on data center cooling and water use, was introduced with a warning that consumptive water use by large data centers could strain Idaho’s aquifer and should be limited to closed-loop systems.

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• </c> state trooper with Wyoming Highway state trooper with Wyoming Highway Patrol.<01:00:09.520><c> I
• </c> for bond tax issues. One publication. for bond tax issues. One publication.
• </c> bond election. bond election.
• </c><02:24:59.840><c> election</c> using the bond election using the bond election act.
• </c> the election dates relative to bond the election dates relative to bond statutes,<02:26:55.680><

Bills: HB0068 , HB0062 , HB0127 , HB0109

Committee: House Revenue

Keywords: veterans, property tax exemption, disabled, service-connected disability, Wyoming, governmental claims, liability limits, inflation adjustment, public safety, local government insurance, HB0127, recreation mill levy, recreational facilities, public recreation, mill levy, property tax, local tax, county commissioners, school district levy, voter approval

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• Hernandez, Salsa de Mayo Festival, HR 550 by Johnson, Jennifer Keating-Litton, HR 555 by Paul, Adopt-a-Highway
• HB 4157 by Bond.
• Relating to the notice requirement of state highway projects, referred to the Committee on Transportation
• HB 4171 by Alders relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway.
• Seaton Memorial Highway, referred to the Committee on Transportation.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• In some bond elections, Texas voters reject bond propositions placed on a ballot by their local governments
• approved as a general obligation bond.
• Are bonds only anticipation notes or do bonds include Both types.
• So a bond is a certificate of obligation or a general obligation bond.
• of the bond?

Committee: House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

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• Is there a highway next to this wafer manufacturer? There is.
• Our school districts can issue bonds, is that correct? That's correct.
• They have conversations and they end up having a bond election.
• debt from the bonds.
• This amendment will ensure that the public is aware of why a bond is being issued, how the bond will

Bills: SJR39 , SB22 , SB30 , SB33 , SB34 , SB37 , SB75 , SB209 , SB310 , SB505 , SB552 , SB618 , SB626 , SB636 , SB732 , SB747 , SB762 , SB769 , SB819 , SB825 , SB870 , SB926 , SB964 , SB1030 , SB1080 , SB1099 , SB1124 , SB1177 , SB1208 , SB1233 , SB1314 , SB1325 , SB1333 , SB1405 , SB1455 , SB1506 , SB1524 , SB1541 , SB1577 , SB1579 , SB1596 , SB1646 , SB1667 , SB1727 , SB1750 , SB1758 , SB1760 , SB1791 , SB1804 , SB1806 , SB1869 , SB1923 , SB1927 , SB1951 , SB1960 , SB1962 , SB2023 , SB2024 , SB2056 , SB2078 , SB2122 , SB2129 , SB2180 , SB2183 , SB2185 , SB2207 , SB2252 , SB2361 , SB2365 , SB2368 , SB2405 , SB2411 , SB2420 , SB2425 , SB2569 , SB2717 , SJR36 , SJR50 , SJR39 , SJR63 , SJR68 , SCR12 , SCR39 , SCR38 , SCR37 , SCR42 , SCR29 , SB762 , SB1596 , SB62 , SB666 , SB847 , SB284 , SB854 , SB1073 , SB810 , SB1539 , SB1505 , SB583 , SB957 , SB1502 , SB507 , SB1026 , SB1349 , SB1433 , SB1434 , SB310 , SB505 , SB264 , SB1364 , SB1376 , SB1585 , SB1772 , SB2016 , SB1163 , SB619 , SB1122 , SB1877 , SB732 , SB731 , SB397 , SB508 , SB1333 , SB1436 , SB964 , SB287 , SB2143 , SB261 , SB1247 , SB1882 , SB618 , SB393 , SB2243 , SB2226 , SB1919 , SB1791 , SB22 , SB651 , SB1080 , SB826 , SB1079 , SB1243 , SB1504 , SB1851 , SB1879 , SB2237 , SB1257 , SB2034 , SB1522 , SB1151 , SB596 , SB1191 , SB226 , SB570 , SB870 , SB991 , SB60 , SB1401 , SB1728 , SB586 , SB529 , SB217 , SB209 , SB1923 , SB1839 , SB387 , SB1874 , SB1872 , SB1873 , SB1921 , SB1883 , SB1620 , SB1838 , SB2024 , SB2429 , SB1999 , SB511 , SB2309 , SB2166 , SB510 , SB33 , SB2420 , SB1860 , SB1541 , SB1314 , SB1398 , SB1869 , SB1750 , SB855 , SB1233 , SB2425 , SB2037 , SB1758 , SB1759 , SB2365 , SB1924 , SB1818 , SB1405 , SB1762 , SB1968 , SB1977 , SB2077 , SB2321 , SB1662 , SB1663 , SB2124 , SB2204 , SB1855 , SB863 , SB37 , SB819 , SB2078 , SB2252 , SB1962 , SB2253 , SB825 , SB1577 , SB1184 , SB2018 , SB2206 , SB1901 , SB1030 , SB2368 , SB1963 , SB1960 , SB1643 , SB1625 , SB1299 , SB841 , SB668 , SB584 , SB231 , SB2411 , SB1085 , SB2431 , SB2231 , SB1490 , SB530 , SB34 , SB1261 , SB552 , SB1099 , SB1646 , SB2180 , SB1804 , SB1937 , SB1936 , SB2569 , SB1372 , SB1208 , SB1124 , SB1506 , SB1806 , SB1868 , SB2361 , SB2314 , SB769 , SB1409 , SB2122 , SB434 , SB1214 , SB1951 , SB2183 , SB2046 , SB1667 , SB1870 , SB1727 , SB2405 , SB2127 , SB1975 , SB1760 , SB1734 , SB1335 , SB2066 , SB2129 , SB2246 , SB2439 , SB1624 , SB1244 , SB1468 , SB2717 , SB1612 , SB1262 , SB604 , SB2395 , SB2185 , SB1832 , SB1745 , SB1746 , SB2207 , SB2023 , SB1784 , SB1524 , SB626 , SB528 , SB437 , SB269 , SB1137 , SB968 , SB636 , SB747 , SB1325 , SB1789 , SB1455 , SB2056 , SB75 , SB1940 , SB2052 , SB1927 , SB2010 , SB1579 , SB2068 , SB3034 , SB844 , SB1920 , SB1177 , SB1558 , SB1236 , SB1044 , SB926 , SB884 , SB463 , SB331 , SB227 , SB240 , SB517 , SB1200 , SB1410 , SB1626 , SB1845 , SB1863 , SB2216 , SB2681 , SB1717 , SB2053 , SB546 , SB2141 , SB2949 , SB2323 , SB2200 , SB2332 , SB2199 , SB1642 , SB1150 , SB1757 , SB2050 , SB1138 , SB2051 , SB2626 , SB2458 , SB1864 , SB30 , SB2201 , SB1862 , SB1583 , SB1583 , SB1055 , SB2660 , SB1898 , SB2662 , SB2662 , SB2161 , SB2161 , SB2964 , SB2881 , SB1065 , SB1065 , SB801 , SB2743 , SB2533 , SB2533 , SB1413 , SB1413

Keywords: constitutional amendment, veto override, legislature power, governor, Texas Constitution, Texas, moving image industry, incentive program, film production, grant funding, job creation, economic development, wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department, Texas A&M Forest Service, West Texas A&M University, prescribed burning, fuel loading

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• </c> highway, police, transfer, library, etc. highway, police, transfer, library, etc.
• with a newborn group is for bonding with a newborn child.<00:24:28.640><c> Uh</c><00:24:28.960><c> so
• So I was surprised to hear that the majority of the users are taking time off to bond with a new child
• even though it's a under bonding even though it's a combination<00:27:55.840><c> of</c><00:27:56.080
• uh would kick in under paid bonding uh would kick in under paid family<00:28:22.000><c> leave.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• , subject to rules relating to tax-exempt bonds contained in federal and state tax law.
• So, Kelly, this is a very large bond, and I don't know if you can answer some of my questions.
• This is a very large bond, and I don't know if you can answer some of my questions.
• And they've recently approved a similar bond program as well to support dementia research.
• So they'll be funding... ...a similar bond program as well to support dementia research.

Summary: The Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee held its final meeting of the 2026 session, opening a public hearing on Senate Bill 6321, which would authorize up to $6 billion in state general obligation bonds over six years and create the Washington Institute for Scientific Advancement within the Department of Commerce. Staff explained that the institute would oversee grants for scientific research and facilities, with the proposal requiring voter approval for the debt and institute creation. Senator Slatter, the prime sponsor, said the bill was intended to stabilize research funding in Washington in response to federal cuts and uncertainty, and noted it was modeled in part on similar efforts in California and Texas. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support. Representatives from Washington State University and the University of Washington described the state’s research enterprise as an economic engine and emphasized the importance of stable funding for jobs, innovation, and competitiveness. University of Washington witnesses said federal funding disruptions had reduced new NIH awards, cut student support, and threatened research programs in medicine, mental health, clean energy, forest resilience, and climate adaptation. Several early-career researchers and union members testified about personal impacts from grant terminations, furloughs, and delayed career transitions, arguing that the bill would help protect scientific work, workforce development, and public health outcomes in Washington. After closing the hearing on SB 6321, the committee moved into executive session. It voted do pass on Substitute House Bill 2525 and sent it to the Rules Committee. The committee also approved a slate of gubernatorial appointments for confirmation recommendation, and then adjourned after thanking staff and members for their work during the session.

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• And to properly provide capacity for this anticipated growth, we are currently projecting to have to bond
• $224 million for our Range Line Water Treatment Plant, and we will also be bonding over $500 million
• And I say this because when we are bonding, we’re bonding for the projected population that is coming
• based upon our entitlements, but we’re not really obviously bonding for additional capacity outside
• This bill is going to simplify and allow for golf cart crossings across highways that have fully lit

Summary: The Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee considered a full agenda of transportation, utility, aviation, and energy bills. HB 4045, amending the Jacksonville Aviation Authority charter, passed without questions or debate. HB 1075, which would require municipal utilities to allow outside property owners to connect when capacity exists and fees are paid, drew testimony from local government and municipal advocates who warned about conflicts with existing agreements, long infrastructure payback periods, and the risk of subsidizing nonresidents; despite concerns from Rep. Smith and others about municipal boundaries and cost, the bill passed, with Smith voting no. HB 519, as amended, authorizes golf cart crossings at signalized intersections on designated golf cart roads; it passed unanimously after lighthearted debate about golf carts and pedestrian crossings. The committee then took up HB 919, which creates a state definition for major commercial service airports and preempts airport naming authority, including renaming Palm Beach International Airport to Donald J. Trump International Airport subject to FAA, county, and trademark-related conditions. Palm Beach County supported the bill and an amendment clarifying implementation and trademark language, while Rep. Eskamani and others raised concerns about preemption and the timing of honoring a sitting president; the bill passed with several no votes, including Eskamani, Skidmore, and the ranking member. HB 1093, the Advanced Air Mobility and Infrastructure Act, would support eVTOL/vertiport development through tax exemptions, infrastructure funding flexibility, and statewide siting standards while preserving local zoning; supporters framed it as an economic-development and workforce bill, while Rep. Cheney raised taxpayer concerns. An amendment narrowing liability protections for vertiports co-located with public airports was adopted, and the bill passed with Cheney voting no. Finally, HB 1461 established a regulatory framework for advanced nuclear reactors, assigning oversight roles to the PSC, DOH, and DEP. Supporters argued the bill would improve energy reliability, affordability, and Florida’s leadership in clean, advanced energy, while an opponent from Deploy US urged strong consumer protections and cautioned against overbroad deregulation. Rep. Eskamani emphasized preserving PSC prudency review for ratepayer protection, and the sponsor said the bill was refined through committee discussion. After an amendment fixing technical issues and clarifying that one section applied to all nuclear, the bill passed favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• SB 1293 Alvarado-Gil, highway project notifications, holding committee.
• SB 1250, Cortese, highway wildlife connectivity, due pass with author amendments to require Caltrans
• SB 1250, Cortese, highway wildlife connectivity, due pass with author amendments to require Caltrans
• SB 895, Wiener, science and health research bond, due pass as amended to reduce the bond to $5 billion

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its August 13, 2026 suspense-file hearing on Senate bills, with the chair opening by thanking staff and recognizing consultant Jennifer Swenson’s retirement after 30 years in the Legislature. The committee explained that it was weighing the fiscal impact of 293 bills and that some would move forward while others would be held because of cost, duplication, or competing budget priorities. The committee then took up the suspense file in alphabetical order and acted on a large number of measures, sending many to the Assembly floor as due pass or due pass with amendments. Examples included bills on battery recycling, wildfire resilience loans, mobile home park disaster assistance, price gouging, veterans’ property tax exemptions, housing and insurance issues, energy and utility regulation, election procedures, criminal justice, health care, education, housing, environmental protection, and artificial intelligence. Many bills were amended to narrow scope, delay implementation, add reporting requirements, clarify definitions, or reduce costs; others were held in committee. Among the notable actions, several bills were advanced on roll calls while others were held, including measures related to water quality, utility rate information, juvenile detention, CARE Court, and various housing and energy proposals. The committee also moved a number of sunset and technical cleanup bills, and several members requested to be added as principal or joint authors on amended measures. At the end of the hearing, the chair noted that the committee had moved a large number of bills to the Assembly floor, usually with amended language, and that the amended versions would be posted online. The hearing then adjourned.

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• Amending Section 67-72127, Idaho Code, to revise provisions regarding the use of monies in the off-highway
• Amending Section 67-72128, Idaho Code, to revise provisions regarding the off-highway vehicle advisory
• We've also provided for a protest bond that allows for the state to say, if you want to protest an award
• For contracts of up to $10 million, that protest bond is 1%.
• For any contracts over $10 million, it's 0.5% of the total value of the contract, up to a total bond

Keywords: 989, all

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• addition to the highway design standards manual<00:57:03.079><c> that</c><00:57:03.319><c> covers</c
• funds, but we're going to do the rest out of the general fund or general obligation bonds.
• fronts on State sorry uh trunk Highway fronts on State Patrol<01:02:26.920><c> uh</c><01:02:27.119><
• </c> headquarters using uh trunk Highway headquarters using uh trunk Highway funds<01:03:15.559><c> for
• </c> out of the trunk Highway out of the trunk Highway fund<01:03:49.680><c> mam</c><01:03:49.920><c>

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Bills: SJR60 , SB203 , SB317 , SB397 , SB511 , SB524 , SB731 , SB781 , SB801 , SB867 , SB1071 , SB1232 , SB1319 , SB1444 , SB1483 , SB1633 , SB1798 , SB1944 , SB1978 , SB2082 , SB2233 , SB2363 , SB2603 , SB2607 , SB2717 , SB2797 , SB2841 , SB2919 , SB2928 , SB2969 , SB3038 , SB3063 , HB102 , HB107 , HB130 , HB132 , HB148 , HB647 , HB668 , HB677 , HB694 , HB748 , HB754 , HB923 , HB1193 , HB1240 , HB1318 , HB1397 , HB1584 , HB1639 , HB1875 , HB1893 , HB1922 , HB2071 , HB2187 , HB2254 , HB2350 , HB2510 , HB2513 , HB2516 , HB2522 , HB2559 , HB2712 , HB2713 , HB2733 , HB2775 , HB2788 , HB2789 , HB2894 , HB2960 , HB3033 , HB3126 , HB3211 , HB3370 , HB3376 , HB3751 , HB3805 , HB3810 , HB4187 , HB4219 , HB4238 , HB4273 , HB4325 , HB4344 , HB4384 , HB4506 , HB4529 , HB4643 , HB4753 , HB4783 , HB4850 , HB4885 , HB5342 , HB5424 , HB5560 , HCR90 , HCR98 , SJR5 , SJR34 , SB9 , SB27 , SB40 , SB458 , SB482 , SB493 , SB529 , SB541 , SB693 , SB841 , SB843 , SB912 , SB963 , SB1173 , SB1241 , SB1350 , SB1383 , SB1388 , SB1559 , SB1646 , SB1734 , SB1789 , SB1833 , SB1883 , SB1951 , SB1968 , SB2143 , SB2544 , SB1 , SB17 , SB260 , SB509 , SB1506 , SB1637 , SB1833 , SB2308 , HB2525 , SJR36 , SJR50 , SJR63 , SJR60 , SCR12 , SCR39 , SB2023 , SB511 , SB62 , SB666 , SB847 , SB284 , SB854 , SB810 , SB1505 , SB583 , SB507 , SB1434 , SB1772 , SB2016 , SB1122 , SB731 , SB397 , SB508 , SB1436 , SB287 , SB1882 , SB393 , SB1791 , SB209 , SB2429 , SB1085 , SB1975 , SB2717 , SB1262 , SB636 , SB2056 , SB884 , SB1200 , SB1845 , SB2458 , SB801 , SB3014 , SB3013 , SB758 , SB2797 , SB2076 , SB2876 , SB1640 , SB1449 , SB1181 , SB1234 , SB2926 , SB2841 , SB1528 , SB1854 , SB317 , SB1250 , SB2082 , SB1237 , SB2819 , SB629 , SB2608 , SB1602 , SB2009 , SB867 , SB640 , SB1698 , SB2680 , SB913 , SB1071 , SB1086 , SB1087 , SB1483 , SB1444 , SB1553 , SB1556 , SB1703 , SB2133 , SB2297 , SB2298 , SB2622 , SB2955 , SB2334 , SB1367 , SB2044 , SB2363 , SB2565 , SB1888 , SB3036 , SB3057 , SB3043 , SB3063 , SB3035 , SB203 , SB2688 , SB2522 , SB2459 , SB2655 , SB2251 , SB1884 , SB2928 , SB2566 , SB1749 , SB2549 , SB2553 , SB2919 , SB1944 , SB1232 , SB1798 , SB2603 , SB2607 , SB2233 , SB2683 , SB1319 , SB1978 , SB3038 , SB3045 , SB1633 , SB1538 , SB719 , SB3071 , SB3065 , HJR34 , HB1393 , HB26 , HB3810 , HB388 , HB2712 , HB1633 , HB685 , HB4753 , HB762 , HB2286 , HB1606 , HB132 , HB1458 , HB1240 , HB2788 , HB2791 , HB3146 , HB1893 , HB4850 , HB4187 , HB1397 , HB3751 , HB2061 , HB647 , HB2522 , HB4738 , HB3033 , HB2563 , HB128 , HB581 , HB766 , HB2259 , HB2358 , HB4384 , HB748 , HB793 , HB1734 , HB2340 , HB2350 , HB3104 , HB5180 , HB1584 , HB4219 , HB3806 , HB3804 , HB3803 , HB1522 , HB3597 , HB1612 , HB4224 , HB1314 , HB2254 , HB4643 , HB1237 , HB3126 , HB2856 , HB3114 , HB3505 , HB4205 , HB5652 , HB3687 , HB5424 , HB4506 , HB3370 , HB2025 , HB4273 , HB3395 , HB3376 , HB2733 , HB2495 , HB4325 , HB2071 , HB2510 , HB138 , HB18 , HB107 , HB694 , HB923 , HB1639 , HB1700 , HB2187 , HB3211 , HB4529 , HB4655 , HB5342 , HB2516 , HB4783 , HB1894 , HB1965 , HB102 , HB300 , HB1875 , HB2513 , HB2713 , HB39 , HB114 , HB24 , HB3088 , HB4163 , HB3479 , HB2842 , HB519 , HB609 , HB1275 , HB1592 , HB3348 , HB120 , HB6 , HB247 , HB1533 , HB2421 , HB2273 , HB2464 , HB2011 , HB3575 , HB3788 , HB4370 , HB4809 , HB5057 , HB5084 , HB5534 , HB5668 , HB3424 , HB2715 , HB2564 , HB2760 , HB2765 , HB2898 , HB3260 , HB3800 , HB4396 , HB5195 , HB4341 , HB43 , HB5686 , HCR90 , HCR98 , SJR60 , SB1633 , SB2233 , HB102 , HB107 , HB132 , HB694 , HB923 , HB1639 , HB1875 , HB1893 , HB2071 , HB2187 , HB2510 , HB2513 , HB2522 , HB2733 , HB2788 , HB3033 , HB3211 , HB3370 , HB3376 , HB3751 , HB3810 , HB4187 , HB4219 , HB4273 , HB4325 , HB4506 , HB4529 , HB4643 , HB4753 , HB4783 , HB4850 , HB5342 , HB5424 , SB511 , SB1978 , SR533 , SR554 , HCR90 , HCR98 , HCR144 , SJR34 , SB529 , SB541 , SB693 , SB1173 , SB1646 , SB1734 , SB1833 , SB3074 , HB1233 , HB1285 , HB1828 , HB1876 , HB2091 , HB2301 , HB2725 , HB3063 , HB3177 , HB3483 , HB4662 , HB5606 , HCR9 , HCR10 , HCR40 , HCR76 , HCR118 , HCR127 , HCR135 , HCR141 , SB3074 , HB1233 , HB1285 , HB1828 , HB1876 , HB2091 , HB2301 , HB2725 , HB3063 , HB3177 , HB3483 , HB4662 , HB5606 , HCR9 , HCR10 , HCR40 , HCR76 , HCR118 , HCR127 , HCR135 , HCR141

Keywords: SJR 60, Texas constitutional amendment, property tax exemption, ad valorem taxation, rainwater harvesting, graywater system, water conservation, water reuse, residential tax incentive, local government finance, county commissioners court, appraisal value, environmental incentive, November 2025 ballot, Article VIII, tax relief, student privacy, numerical class rank, education policy, academic programs

Transcript Highlights:

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Committee: Joint State Government

Keywords: 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

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• And there was an accident that was involved on our main highway, the I-10, which created such a backlog
• , and the highway shut down completely.
• Because of the scenic highways, the lakes, via Pena Blanca, Patagonia.

Committee: House House International Trade Committee of Reference

Summary: The House Committee on International Trade held its first meeting of the session with member introductions and opening remarks emphasizing Arizona’s interest in foreign relations, border commerce, and collaboration with trading partners, especially Mexico. Chair Tony Rivera noted the state’s trade offices in Mexico and framed the committee’s work as a way to strengthen Arizona’s international relationships. Staff were introduced, and members were reminded of amendment deadlines, though no bills were heard. The committee then heard a presentation from the Nogales-Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce and the Santa Cruz County Provisional Community College District. Chamber representatives described Nogales as a major gateway for trade, tourism, agriculture, and logistics, and said the region is investing in entrepreneurship support, bilingual business resources, digital and e-commerce training, and workforce development tied to mining and logistics. They also highlighted tourism promotion efforts and said infrastructure, housing, and pedestrian access at the ports of entry are major needs. Committee members asked about regulatory and infrastructure improvements, housing and health-care challenges, and tourism data. Greg Lucero of the provisional community college described the district’s unusual status, its contract with Pima College to provide instruction, and the impact of South32’s mining project on enrollment and workforce training demand. He said the district is focusing on AI, advanced manufacturing, trades, and ESL support, while working toward accreditation. Members asked about industry partnerships, certificate timelines, and programs tied to Arizona-Mexico trade. The committee also heard from Cattlemex, T4 Ranch, Arizona Cattle Feeder Association, and J.M. Fletcher Cattle Co. on the closure of the U.S.-Mexico border to live cattle imports because of New World screwworm concerns. Testimony argued that Sonora cattle are safe, that Arizona ports are strategically important, and that reopening the ports would support feedlots, packing plants, jobs, and lower beef prices. Witnesses urged a state-by-state USDA reopening, especially for Sonora, and said Arizona should not be penalized for outbreaks elsewhere in Mexico. Members asked about industry support, the effect of grazing restrictions, the future of Arizona’s livestock sector, and whether a Sonora-specific carve-out could be safely implemented. No votes or formal actions were taken.