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• Senator Schwertner: Present. Senator King: Present. Senator Blanco: Present.
• Senator Kolkhorst: Here. Senator Menendez: Here. Senator Nichols: Here.
• Senator Blanco: Aye. Senator Campbell: Aye. Senator Creighton: Aye. Senator Johnson: Aye.
• Senator, Senator, Senator Kolkhorst, Senate Bill 2680.
• Senator, Senator, Senator Colker, Senate Bill 2680.

Bills: SB1113, SB1117, SB1206, SB1460, SB1802, SB1906, SB1917, SB2340, SB2455, SB2680, SB2690, SB705, SB748

Keywords: SB 1113, converter's license, converter license, motor vehicle dealer, auto dealer, vehicle conversion, converted vehicles, direct sales, retail sales, trailer, semitrailer, manufactured trailer, chassis, manufacturer's statement of origin, MSO, Occupations Code, Transportation Code, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, dealer licensing, general distinguishing number

Summary: The committee took up pending business first and reported several bills favorably, including SB 2139, SB 2610, SB 1856, SB 2530, SB 2401, SB 2858, and SB 3016, with most of those measures moving out on committee substitutes and being sent to the local and uncontested calendar or to the full Senate. The committee also heard SB 1906 on expanding Chapter 342E consumer lending rates; supporters argued it would modernize Texas law and expand access to safe, regulated credit, while opponents from Texas Appleseed and AARP warned it would raise costs on already expensive loans and worsen debt burdens. SB 1906 was left pending after testimony. The committee also reconsidered and re-voted SB 1856 after a procedural issue, with the substitute ultimately adopted and the bill reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1113, which would clarify that certain vehicle converters, including a Texarkana business, do not need an additional dealer license to sell converted vehicles. The bill’s supporters described a long-standing business model and said the new metal license plate rules had created problems, while the Texas Automobile Dealers Association opposed the bill in its current form and said it could be resolved through DMV action or narrower changes. DMV said it was still researching a possible administrative fix, and SB 1113 was left pending. The committee also heard SB 2680, a Public Information Act cleanup bill dealing with emergency deadlines, business-day exclusions, and litigation timing; broadcasters and other open-government advocates argued the issues were already addressed by prior law and court rulings, while the Attorney General’s office said the bill would help with catastrophe notices and timing conflicts. SB 2680 was left pending. Other bills heard included SB 1117, which would allow any Texas-licensed dentist to administer botulinum toxin neuromodulators for aesthetic purposes in the oral and maxillofacial region; the author and dental witnesses said it would clarify scope and improve access, and the bill was left pending. SB 2340 would clarify the Attorney General’s investigative authority over Texas corporations, including pre-suit depositions and sworn written questions; opponents raised due process and separation-of-powers concerns, and the bill was left pending. The committee also heard SB 705 and SB 748, both TDLR cleanup bills, and SB 1206, which would impose timelines and notice requirements on municipalities reviewing transmission projects; SB 1206 was supported by an electric cooperative and left pending. SB 1460, creating an ethics violation registry tied to licensing consequences, drew constitutional and due-process objections from several witnesses and was also left pending. After a recess, the committee heard SB 1802 on landlord duties to repair mobility assistance devices like elevators and ramps in rental housing, with the author describing prolonged outages affecting seniors; the bill was left pending. Finally, SB 2455, creating an Energy Waste Advisory Committee to coordinate efficiency and demand-response programs, drew support from energy-efficiency and environmental witnesses and was left pending, and SB 2690, targeting deceptive business-certification solicitations, was laid out and opened to testimony before the transcript ended.

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• Both are Senate files: Senate File 30, Electronic Voter Registration Revisions, and Senate File 31, Engrossed
• We have two bills on tap: Senate File 30 and Senate File 31 engrossed.
• for Senate File 30. for Senate File 30.
• through when we're over on the Senate through when we're over on the Senate side<00:21:36.400>
• Senate File 31 and engrossed does pass.

Bills: SF0114, SF0102, SF0117

Keywords: elections, Wyoming House of Representatives, state representatives, multi-member districts, county-based districts, party list voting, list voting, proportional representation, Jefferson method, greatest divisors method, ranked choice voting, RCV, primary elections, party conventions, minor parties, major parties, ballot design, apportionment, redistricting, nomination procedures

Bills: SF0114, SF0102, SF0117

Keywords: elections, Wyoming House of Representatives, state representatives, multi-member districts, county-based districts, party list voting, list voting, proportional representation, Jefferson method, greatest divisors method, ranked choice voting, RCV, primary elections, party conventions, minor parties, major parties, ballot design, apportionment, redistricting, nomination procedures

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• Yeah, all right senator West this time time the chair lays out Senate bills 651 recognize Senate sponsor
• Senate Bill 651 will be left bending. Thanks, Senator West. Thank you.
• This time the chair lays out Senate Bill 897 recognizes Senator Hall to explain Senator Blanco's Bill
• Chairman and members for allowing me to lay out Senate Bill 897. for Senator Blanco.
• Senator Gutierrez, Senator Hagenbue, Senator Hall, Senator Menendez.

Bills: SB651, SB897, SB1814, SB1818

Keywords: SB 651, Texas Government Code, Section 434.032, veterans county service office, county veterans services, commissioners court, county executive official, county administration, local government, veterans affairs, veterans benefits, county oversight, reporting structure, public administration, large counties, population 200,000 or more, mental health, veterans, community support, grant program

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• Senator Al Brittain, here. Senator Chamblas, here. Senator Beasley, here. Senator Coleman, here.
• Senator Madison, here. Senator Elliot, here. Senator Gavan, here. Senator Jones, here.
• Senator Kelly, here. Senator Livingston, here. Senator Kelly, here. Senator Livingston, here.
• Senator Price, here. Senator Shut, here. Senator Stewart, here. Senator Weaver, here.
• Senate Bill 103. Senator Al, thank you. Yesterday in Government Affairs, we passed a bill allowing.

Bills: SB60, SB103, SB60, SB103

Keywords: prison modernization, corrections finance, bonding authority, state debt, capital improvement, Department of Corrections, Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority, prison construction, prison renovation, prison replacement, bed space, overcrowding, women's prison, men's prison, Escambia prison, Tutwiler, Kilby, Elmore, Staton, St. Clair Correctional Facility

Bills: HB242, HB342, HB392, HB493, HB521, HB614, HB631, HB 1090, HB 1091, HB1477, HB242

Keywords: voter registration, elections, Election Code, registrar, county clerk, application rejection, rejection notice, voter eligibility, ballot access, transparency, administrative procedure, Texas, voting rights, election administration, notice of rejection, election, poll watcher, conviction, ineligibility, Texas election code

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• Senator Wollett. Senator Hitcham. Here. Senator Hucon. Here. Senator Orchis. Here. President. Here.
• Senator Bowley. Aye. Senator Finchow. Senator Bole. Aye. Senator Finchow. Senator Cuthley. Aye.
• Senator Ortiz. Senator Hottompson? No. Senator Kavanaugh? Senator Rodney.
• Senator Boyd? Aye. Senator Finchem? Senator Kuby? Aye. Senator Ortiz? Aye. Senator Cappano? Aye.
• Senator Boyd? Aye. Senator Finchem? Aye. Senator Hatathlie? Pass. Senator Ortiz? Aye. Senator Kuby?

Bills: HB2244, HB2364, HB2573, HB2749, HB2862, HB2870, HB4117, HCR2004

Keywords: evictions, judgment satisfaction, tenant rights, landlord obligations, court procedures, abortion-inducing drugs, medical abortion, pharmaceutical regulation, felonies, state law, DUI, ignition interlock, substance abuse treatment, driving privileges, alcohol education, felony conviction, misdemeanor designation, court judgment, criminal justice reform, rehabilitation

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• So, if our colleague Senator Hicks would present the bill, So, if our colleague Senator Hicks would present
• So, if our colleague Senator there.
• any questions for Senator Hicks? any questions for Senator Hicks?
• Um Senator Mr. >> Just a quick follow. Um Senator Mr.
• document procedures, and finish on time. document procedures, and finish on time.

Bills: SF0069, SF0070, SF0016, HB0078, HJ0002, HB0085, HB0086

Keywords: wastewater, stormwater, infrastructure, environmental quality, public data, data collection, funding, study, water development, irrigation, public works, agricultural supply, municipal water, grazing lands, subleasing, non-owned livestock, state lands, rental fees, agricultural policy, land management

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• Senator PGO absent. Excused. He'll be here later. Senator Love here. Senator Mchuan here.
• >> Senator<00:00:36.480> Love >> Senator Love >> Senator Love >> here.
• This is a roll call vote for Senate File 69. >> Senator Crago >> I. >> Senator Love >> I. >> Senator
• This is a roll call vote for Senate File 16. Senate File 16. Senator Crago, I. Senator Love, I.
• Senator Love, Senator Mchuan. >> Hi. Senator Love, Senator Mchuan.

Bills: SF0069, SF0070, SF0016, HB0078, HJ0002, HB0085, HB0086

Keywords: wastewater, stormwater, infrastructure, environmental quality, public data, data collection, funding, study, water development, irrigation, public works, agricultural supply, municipal water, grazing lands, subleasing, non-owned livestock, state lands, rental fees, agricultural policy, land management

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• Senator Worth, Senate Bill 40. Thank you. Mr.
• Senator Brantley, then Senator Duke and Senator Stewart. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Turn to your topic, Senator Brantley. Senator Duhigg and then Senator Stewart. Thank you, Mr.
• Senator Booth. Oh. Senator Wrightman? Senator Deweyette, yes. Senator Seedio Lopez, yes, to table.
• Senator Stewart? Yes. Senator Townsend. Senator Wirth. Yes. And there are my stuff? No.

Bills: SB40, SB104, SB136, SB164

Keywords: SB40, Driver Privacy and Safety Act, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate reader, vehicle surveillance, privacy, data sharing, law enforcement data, immigration enforcement, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, civil liberties, surveillance, public records, Inspection of Public Records Act, New Mexico State Police, Department of Public Safety, data sovereignty, vehicle tracking

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• Senator King, Senator Blanco, Senator Campbell, Senator- Senator Nguyen? Here. Senator Johnson?
• Senator Kolkhorst? Here. Senator Menendez? Senator Nichols? Here. Senator Middleton?
• Senator Blanco, Senator Campbell, Senator Brayton, Senator Johnson, Senator Kolkhorst.
• Senator- Senator Middleton, Senator Nichols, Dean Zaffirini, Senator King, Senator Shortner. Aye.
• Senator Menendez, Senator Middleton, Senator Nichols, Dean Zaffirini, Senator King, Senator Shortner.

Bills: SB 1113, SB 1117, SB 1206, SB 1460, SB 1802, SB 1906, SB 1917, SB 2340, SB 2455, SB 2680, SB 2690, SB 705, SB 748

Keywords: SB 1113, converter's license, converter license, motor vehicle dealer, auto dealer, vehicle conversion, converted vehicles, direct sales, retail sales, trailer, semitrailer, manufactured trailer, chassis, manufacturer's statement of origin, MSO, Occupations Code, Transportation Code, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, dealer licensing, general distinguishing number

Summary: The meeting of the Senate Business and Commerce Committee was marked by discussions on several significant bills, with a keen emphasis on legislative updates and committee substitutes. Notably, Senator Blanco presented a new committee substitute for SB2610, which modifies the employee cap from 100 to 250 and extends the update timeline for cyber security programs for small businesses. This substitute was adopted unanimously, reflecting a collaborative agreement among the committee members. Additionally, there were discussions surrounding SB1856 as Senator Crayton provided insights into how stakeholder feedback influenced the bill's committee substitute. The committee ultimately voted in favor, pushing it towards the local and contested calendar, indicating the bill's progression through legislative channels.

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• I'm here today to testify in support of Senate Bill 447 by Senator Hinojosa and respectfully request
• Senate Bill 2217 and recognizes Chair Shaheen to explain the bill.
• Senator Hughes has 1%.
• I know what Senator Hughes was working on here with his 1%.
• Getting all the right stuff to everyone, and it's quite a procedure.

Bills: HB311, SB447, SB505, SB2217, SB2753, HB311

Keywords: voter registration, electronic, Texas election law, Signature verification, DPS, internet application, Texas Election Code, signature verification, online application, data security, electronic application, Department of Public Safety, information security, electronic voter registration, voting technology, voter access, state election laws, digital signature, election irregularities, audit

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• The procedures for ballot security and information for the livestream, and rather than a county clerk
• The Senate has passed it two times.
• Unfortunately, Senate Bill 1113 does not... ...address challenges made by registered voters.
• Republicans like Senator Cruz and Cornyn have opposed it, as have prominent Democrats.
• Senate Bill 175, earlier this month, passed out of the Senate to ban ranked-choice voting.

Bills: HB376, HB817, HB 1297, HB1478, HB1661, HB1783

Keywords: HB 817, Texas Election Code, majority vote, majority threshold, ranked-choice voting, preferential voting, instant runoff voting, vote reassignment, ballot ranking, election administration, public office election, Election Code Section 2.0215, runoff elections, plurality vs majority, voting systems, education reform, budget allocation, teacher retention, student performance, accountability measures

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• Senator Alvert, Senator Goodwin, Senator Logan, Senator nice senator Prietto, Senator acieri, Senator
• Senator Alver, Senator Goodwin, Senator Logan, Senator Icie, Senator Brietto, Senator Acieri, Senator
• Senator Alverrd, Senator Goodwin, Senator Logan, Senator Icie, Senator Prietto, Senator Acieri, Senator
• Senator Alverrd, Senator Goodwin, Senator Logan, Senator Icie, Senator Prietto, Senator Acieri, Senator
• Senator Alverrd Senator Goodwin, Senator Logan, Senator Icie, Senator Prieto, Senator Dempsey, Senator

Bills: HB3002, HB3416, HB3417, HB3418, HB3419, HB3463, HB3919, HB3985, HB4303

Keywords: counties, county officers, education, training, sunset law, county purchasing, procurement practices, budget management, public accountability, emergency procurement, reverse auction, bidding process, competitive bidding, public procurement, city council regulations, public works, bidding procedures, construction contracts, transparency, public trust

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• Sections three, four, and six would establish a procedure during plea and sentencing hearings that places
• and six would Sections 3, four, and six would establish<00:09:51.360> a<00:09:51.600> procedure
• <00:09:52.160> during<00:09:52.480> plea<00:09:52.640> and establish a procedure
• during plea and establish a procedure during plea and sentencing<00:09:53.440> hearings<00:09
• and it seems to put a little procedures and it seems to put a little bit<00:10:45.920> of<00:

Bills: HF4075, HF3826, HF3825, HF3827, HF3459, HF3711, HF4200, HF3908, HF3712

Keywords: firearm restrictions, domestic violence, public safety, court orders, criminal convictions, identity theft, subpoena authority, fraud, statute of limitations, financial crime, victim notification, expungement, criminal justice, plea agreements, minor victims, identification protection, stalking, crime data, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, law enforcement grants

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• don't even uh teach this procedure don't even uh teach this procedure anymore.<00:56:48.720>
• offering to perform this procedure offering to perform this procedure entirely.<01:05:35.920>
• surgical procedure. surgical procedure.
• about this procedure.
• <01:31:41.840> Um, negatively about this procedure. Um, negatively about this procedure.

Bills: HF4080, HF3693, HF1857, HF4350

Keywords: agriculture, livestock, retailers, ownership interest, exclusive contracts, meat packing companies, dominant retailers, state law, Department of Agriculture, appropriation, funding, agriculture policy, state budget, animal welfare, cat declawing, animal cruelty, therapeutic procedures, civil penalties, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, aquatic life

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• Senator Carroll. Yes, I'm here. Senator A. Here. Senator A. Here. Senator H. Here.
• Senator Ortiz? No. Senator Ortiz. No. Senator Deere. Mr. Chair, I'll explain my vote. Of course.
• Senator Carroll? Senator Diaz? Aye. Senator Ortiz? Aye. Senator Diaz? Aye. Senator Ortiz? Aye.
• Senator Payne? Aye. Senator Sundareshan? Aye. Senator Carroll? Aye. Senator Angius? Aye.
• Senator Carroll? Aye. Senator Diaz? No. Senator Ortiz? No. Mr. Chair, may I explain my vote?

Bills: HB2908, HB4042, HCM2001, HCM2002, HCM2005, HCM2006, HCR2047

Keywords: constitutional convention, faithless delegates, state delegates, oath of office, class 2 felony, civil penalties, parent-child relationship, termination of parental rights, child welfare, court procedures, abandonment, neglect, reunification services, felony conviction, Muslim Brotherhood, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, national security, Islamist extremism, Congress

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• One is a House Resolution; one is a joint House-Senate resolution.
• One is a House Resolution; one is a joint House-Senate resolution.
• to a third read, once on the House side and on the other bill, pass that and send it over to the Senate
• I think close to 2,000 bills between the House and Senate this year in our second year of session is
• I always do one-, three-, five-, ten-year planning goals—standard procedure.

Bills: HB2014, HB2156, HB2180, HB2554, HCR2047, HR2002

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, agriculture, appropriation, University of Arizona, education, state budget, biennial budget, state funding, appropriations, budget procedures, fiscal years, Judea

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• All right, Senator Worth.
• Just as a reminder, last session, Senate Bill 5, and Senator Brantley helped on that... ...session, Senate
• Okay, Senator Bergman, so we are on Senate Memorial 3, and Senator Bergman has a number of expert witnesses
• Thank you, Senator Ed. Thank you, Senator Ayakos. Madam Chair, thank you, Senator Hottomero.
• Senator Guy, go ahead. Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you, Senator.

Bills: SB104, SJR3, SM3

Keywords: wildlife commission, removal procedures, malfeasance, appointed officials, governance, education reform, public education, state board of education, superintendent, chartering authority, constitutional amendment, policy setting, insects, insect workshop, insect identification, ecology, monitoring, management, pollinators, pollination

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• It passed out of the Senate committee and it just didn't get on the last day.
• It passed out of the Senate<00:07:56.400> committee<00:07:56.720> and<00:07:56.879>
• it<00:07:57.120> just<00:07:57.680> didn't<00:07:58.000> get Senate committee
• However, Senator Brett passed a bill in 2024, and in that bill, she changed the language to 55 ft or
• However, uh Senator Brett increase cost.

Bills: HB38, HB39, HB181, HB38, HB39, HB181

Keywords: district attorneys, prosecutorial function, law enforcement, criminal procedure, legal advice, paternity, putative father registry, adoption, legal rights, parental rights, HB181, Alabama Building Renovation Finance Authority, bond authorization, state bonds, capital improvements, public buildings, State Capitol, renovation finance, public office facilities, infrastructure financing