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• We do have a lot of work to do on that communication side. Right. Represent... Uh, quick question.
• All those in favor of giving SB 60 a favorable report as amended say I. Those opposed. All right.
• </c> issue, right? issue, right?
• of jobs and a lot of of new uh creation of jobs and a lot of new<00:12:27.519><c> things</c><00:12:27.760
• Out of Jasper. >> That's right. But it goes on until that mine continues operation. >> Yes, sir.

Bills: HB304, HB285, HB312, HB311, SB60

Keywords: impoundment, driver licenses, vehicle redemption, local identification cards, law enforcement, HB285, TJ's Law, traffic infraction, traffic ticket, uniform traffic ticket and complaint, minor driver, juvenile driver, parent notification, guardian notification, emergency contact, citing agency, traffic citation, driver safety, youth safety, Alabama traffic law

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• All right. Thank you. Members, questions of the panel?
• So, members, questions of the... Panel. All right.
• of recycling centers, the operation of technology-based redemption centers, leasing agreements for and
• We will go left to right again; I left, y'all's right. Each of you have two minutes.
• California, the rights of the recyclers, the constitutional rights of the recyclers are completely...

Bills: SB410, SB795, SB2510, SB728, SB2689, HB143, HB143

Keywords: Gulf Coast Protection District, navigation safety, special districts, state governance, Texas legislation, Gulf Coast, flood protection, storm risk management, coastal restoration, natural resources, prescribed burns, self-insurance, fire management, liability protection, rural land management, beverage container recycling, deposit return system, container deposit, bottle bill, recycling refund

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• </c> uh preventive clarifying categories of uh preventive clarifying categories of preventive<00:04:22.800
• </c> &gt;&gt; Thank you of the CPN members present. &gt;&gt; Thank you of the CPN members present.
• I don’t know anything about the attorney general being forced into any kind of lawsuit on behalf of this
• the art special fund for the preservation or relocation of works of art from Aloha Stadium.
• </c> amendments by changing the means of amendments by changing the means of financing<00:24:29.520><

Bills: SB2088, SB2925, SB3263, SB2047, SB2087, SB2100, SB2268, SB2353, SB2781, SB2902

Keywords: coconut trees, tax credit, natural management, Hawaii, agriculture, biosecurity, environment, coconut rhinoceros beetle, student-athletes, name image likeness, NIL, compensation, transparency, University of Hawaii, Title IX, funding, protections, pharmacy benefit managers, maximum allowable cost, drug pricing

Summary: The joint committee on Ways and Means and Consumer Protection met for decision-making only on two agendas and took action on a large number of Senate bills, with no oral testimony heard. On the 1016 agenda, the committee recommended passage of measures including SB 2088, SB 2925, SB 2781, and several others, and passed a number of bills with amendments. Notable amendments included SB 3263, which adopted AG amendments related to the name, image, and likeness endowment trust fund; SB 2047 on pharmacy benefit managers, which incorporated Hawaii Pharmacist Association changes; SB 2087 on health insurance, which added Insurance Division clarifications; SB 2100 on pesticides, which added a blank appropriation; SB 2353 on outdoor signage, which removed provisions related to the Wiki special district; and SB 2902 on renewable energy, which clarified certification standards for portable solar devices and exempted them from certain disclosure requirements. Most recommendations were adopted without objection, though a few members noted reservations on selected bills. The committee also deferred one bill on the agenda, SB 3327. The committee then moved to the 1015 agenda and acted on additional measures. SB 2003 was passed with amendments tied to Act 255, including a repeal trigger if deadlines are missed; SB 2497 on utility-related transparency drew the most discussion, with one member warning about litigation and costs while another argued it was simply about electricity-rate transparency, and it ultimately passed with PUC-related amendments and an exemption for utility cooperatives. Other measures were passed unamended or with technical or fiscal amendments, including bills affecting land planning, tax credits, conveyance tax language, shoreline maintenance, and community improvement projects. Several bills had appropriations blanked or effective dates deferred to 2050, and many were adopted with members noting reservations rather than opposition. On the 1017 agenda, the committee continued approving measures, including SB 709 on crisis intervention officers and assisted community treatment, SB 2153 on defining bona fide farmer/agriculture activity, SB 2694 on water rate adjustments, SB 3025 on income eligibility limits, and SB 3085 on the Hawaii film studio, which included a five-year repeal provision if the studio has not relocated. The committee also passed numerous other bills unamended or with technical amendments, often deferring effective dates or blanking appropriations. Across both agendas, the committee’s actions were largely consistent: bills were advanced with amendments tailored to agency requests, technical corrections, or fiscal adjustments, and votes were generally unanimous or near-unanimous with occasional reservations recorded.

Bills: HB 12, HB 149, SB 229, SB 1361, SB 1749, SB 1897, SB 2113, SB 2566, SB 2677, SB 1652, SB 2327, SB 2344, SB 2696

Keywords: artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance, automobile sales, finance, retail seller, motor vehicle purchase, motor vehicle sales, pricing restrictions, third-party financing, education, funding, student assessment, accountability, standards, motor vehicle, financing

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• Because most of the consumers, right?
• All right? It's sort of like It's a Wonderful Life. Right? The story of George Bailey.
• All right? It's sort of like It's a Wonderful Life. Right? The story of George Bailey.
• All right? It's sort of like It's like. All right?
• </c> Right? The story of George Bailey. Right? The story of George Bailey.

Bills: HF4502, HF3388, HF4106, HF400, HF4138, HF4118, HF4203

Keywords: trusted contact, financial exploitation, elder abuse, elder financial abuse, fraud prevention, financial institution, banking, credit union, broker-dealer, account security, dormant account, consumer protection, scam, suspicious activity, protective services, law enforcement reporting, Minnesota Statutes chapter 45A, HF3388, Minnesota premium security plan, reinsurance

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• This is a right of passage really in African-American culture.
• This is a right of passage requirements.
• And it didn't refer to what kind of candidate. >> No, ma'am. >> Okay. All right. That's a ...
• And it didn't refer to what kind of candidate. >> No, ma'am. >> Okay. All right. That's a ...
• And it didn't refer to what kind of candidate. >> No, ma'am. >> Okay. All right. That's a ...

Bills: HB42, SB246, SB38, SB194, SB183, SB253, SB160

Keywords: unclaimed vehicles, towing, Department of Revenue, notification requirements, abandoned vehicles, real estate, residential property, single-family home, homeowner protection, property solicitation, unsolicited offer, wholesaling, real estate wholesaling, assignment contract, equitable interest, investment property, house flipping, predatory real estate practices, title cloud, deceptive trade practices

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• And I cancellation of bus routes, right?
• now, not all of So that's like right now, not all of them<00:41:50.240><c> even</c><00:41:50.960><c>
• Because this bill, as it's written, it kind of is like a all-or-nothing kind of thing, right?
• /c> you mentioned is right now for most of you mentioned is right now for most of the<02:05:30.080><c
• Um, we’re in the process right now. It’s at the end of the school year. Okay.

Bills: SB2024, SB896, SB2613, SB494, SB2391, SB2125, SB2614, SB2615, SB3262, SB3325, SB3118

Keywords: charter schools, public-private partnership, school facilities, education funding, community need, education, capital improvement, reporting, transparency, technical expertise, public school land transfer, Department of Education, DOE, land conveyance, fee simple title, tax map key, TMK, Act 307, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, Act 139

Bills: HB205, HB464, HB1361, HB2546, HB3229, HB205

Keywords: alternative fueling, grants, environment, public accessibility, transit authorities, scrap tires, tire dumping, illegal dumping, waste tire cleanup, environmental remediation, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, county grants, public education, enforcement, prosecution, right-of-way, coastal waters, inland waters, solid waste

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• SB number 19. by Bettencourt relating to a prohibition on the marketing and acceptance of political contributions
• procedures regarding accepting a voter with a resident address that is not current and the immediate effect of
• the voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices referred

Bills: SB 8, HB7, HB15, HB 265, HCR 13

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam, prohibition, state law, youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting

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• I don't have the transfer language right in front of me. I apologize.
• of whack and they're no longer right-sized, which makes them harder to pay.
• A lot, and I'm appreciative of the time you gave me. All right. Thank you.
• We need to do both of those, right?
• Yeah, he's kind of hiding behind there. Okay, all right.

Bills: HF2436, HF470, HF2643, HF2456, HF102, HF1367

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension

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• We need to do both of those, right?
• We need to do both of those, right?
• We need to do both of those, right?
• </c> need to do both of those right so much need to do both of those right so much of<01:13:29.040><c
• lot of money right uh administer still a lot of money right uh but<01:15:30.360><c> just</c><01:15:30.560

Bills: HF2436, HF470, HF2643, HF2456, HF102, HF1367

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension

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• Uh the cost of college has Right?
• You have the 2.9 in front of you right now.
• The only front of you right now.
• And free speech rights of all Americans.
• </c> of my of who I am. of my of who I am. Right?

Bills: HF1323, HF4266, HF4413, HF3101, HF4572, HF4698, HF3650, HF2634

Keywords: undocumented, financial aid, state policy, higher education, noncitizen eligibility, state grants, college affordability, Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State Grant, need analysis, expected family contribution, student aid, grant formula, living and miscellaneous expense allowance, dependent student, independent student, parental contribution, student contribution, surplus appropriation, biennium

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• Nationwide, Texas lost 4,000 miles of rail; literally stripped up, rails pulled up, and right-of-ways
• That was the cost of a total of $115 million. That's right.
• What does the city of Houston get from these tolls now? Zero. All right.
• Right, well, there's a lot of granularity here. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• All right, does anybody else have any more questions? We're burning up a lot of time.

Bills: SB 682, SB 1013, SB 1369, SB 1422, SB 2001, SB 2080, SB 2366, SB 2705, SB 2841

Keywords: memorial highway, Captain Kevin Williams, Firefighter Austin Cheek, Smith County, transportation, pedestrian right-of-way, sidewalk users, bicycle safety, micromobility, electric scooter, motor-assisted scooter, electric personal assistive mobility device, skateboard, roller skates, driveway crossing, alley crossing, traffic safety, yield law, Texas Transportation Code, vehicle-pedestrian collision

Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on several bills aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of Texas transportation and port authorities. Key discussions included the implications of SB2080, which seeks to streamline operations for navigation districts by raising procurement authority, exempting security discussions from recording requirements, and aligning Texas ports with national standards to foster economic growth. Senator Alvarado advocated fervently for the bill, emphasizing its positive impact on competitiveness with ports in states like Virginia and New Jersey. Public testimony reflected mixed responses, with strong support from industry representatives but opposition from some municipal authorities concerned about the potential overreach of port authorities into local development.

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• Texas lost 4,000 miles of rail, literally stripped up, rails pulled up, and right-of-ways started disappearing
• All right, thank you. Any questions of Senator Eckhardt? That's it.
• That was the cost of a total of $115 million. That's right. Go ahead.
• It's right. Well, there's a lot of granularity here. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• I think, right. City, of course. Yeah, okay, I think they... to answer.

Bills: SB682, SB1013, SB1369, SB1422, SB2001, SB2080, SB2366, SB2705, SB2841

Keywords: memorial highway, Captain Kevin Williams, Firefighter Austin Cheek, Smith County, transportation, pedestrian right-of-way, sidewalk users, bicycle safety, micromobility, electric scooter, motor-assisted scooter, electric personal assistive mobility device, skateboard, roller skates, driveway crossing, alley crossing, traffic safety, yield law, Texas Transportation Code, vehicle-pedestrian collision

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• right-of-way or easements for an additional right-turn lane at the intersection of State Route 87 and
• Not all of them are as fun as ours, I'm going to tell you that right now.
• Right. It kind of proves my point: if we're paying for it, I think you should be a citizen.
• But on top of that, you, in my opinion, you have a dollar issue, right? This is a budget issue.
• You're doing the right thing. You're just going to have that as part of the system, right?

Bills: SB1059, SB1209, SB1273, SB1332, SB1452, SB1456, SB1549, SB1552, SB1818, SB1826, SB1827

Keywords: appropriation, Department of Transportation, right turn lane, traffic improvement, infrastructure funding, nonoperating identification, homeless exemption, veterans, emancipated minors, Arizona Department of Transportation, transportation, infrastructure, pavement rehabilitation, funding, Arizona, SB1332, light rail, light rail expansion, Maricopa County, Phoenix

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• of action.
• So under current statute, they're not exempted, and we've made that clear to the lakes that as of right
• The Tortosa community has three types of non-irrigation grandfather groundwater withdrawal rights, and
• Yeah, I don't have the numbers right in front of me, but we have been presented by our legal team with
• Have you applied for that... to get in compliance yeah i don't have the numbers right in front of me

Bills: SB1137, SB1200, SB1419, SB1447, SB1560, SCM1004

Keywords: underground utilities, utility locating, dig safe, call before you dig, 811, excavation safety, damage prevention, one-call center, locate request, white lining, large project coordination, buried infrastructure, subsurface utilities, utility marking, locator wire, locator strip, interactive positive response system, landlord duties, apartment community, mobile home park

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• </c> answers in front of me right now. answers in front of me right now.
• Um, we would like an opportunity of right of first refusal.
• Um, we would like an opportunity of right of first refusal.
• That doesn't of right of first refusal.
• 37:30.159><c> by</c> of owners who are trying to do right by of owners who are trying to do right by

Bills: HF3403, HF2687, HF2381

Keywords: HF3403, emergency rental assistance, rental aid, homelessness prevention, housing crisis, imminent risk of homelessness, eviction prevention, county aid, Tribal governments, local government aids, general fund appropriation, Minnesota revenue commissioner, poverty level, low-income housing, housing stability, family homeless prevention and assistance, emergency housing assistance, HF2687, single-family homes, corporate landlords

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• It's one of those political signs. All right, so, okay. Thank you. I thought so. Thank you.
• All right.
• All right.
• And the thing is, ultimately, we have a lot of red tape and a lot of barriers right now.
• the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Secretary of State by December 1, 2026

Bills: SB1128, SB1137, SB1144, SB1145, SB1186, SB1235, SB1238

Keywords: scrap metal theft, study committee, Arizona, regulated industries, public safety, underground utilities, utility locating, dig safe, call before you dig, 811, excavation safety, damage prevention, one-call center, locate request, white lining, large project coordination, buried infrastructure, subsurface utilities, utility marking, locator wire

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• Um, you know, this does not extend the life of the tax credit, though, nor increase it, right?
• All right, it's been tenure of the bill.
• &gt;&gt; All right.<00:25:18.880><c> Uh,</c> &gt;&gt; All right. Uh, &gt;&gt; All right.
• </c> determining factor of ath of a athletic determining factor of ath of a athletic eligibility<00:35
• All right, have a good rest of the day.

Bills: SB342, HB379, HB326, HB233, HB388, SB342, HB379, HB326, HB233, HB388

Keywords: land bank, land bank authority, local land bank authority, Alabama Land Bank Authority, tax delinquent property, tax sale, tax lien, redemption period, quiet title, blight remediation, vacant property, foreclosure, ad valorem tax, property tax exemption, intergovernmental agreement, county government, municipal government, redevelopment, brownfields, floodplain management

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• Is that right? And he um Union Springs. Is that right?
• > of</c><00:07:01.039><c> the</c> an additional way of or sort of the an additional way of or sort of
• We had reduced some of the Department of Workforce funding.
• the department of had reduced some of the department of workforce.<00:09:11.519><c> They</c><00:09:11.760
• So, that's kind of a first. Um budget." So, that's kind of a first.

Bills: SB342, SB342, SB159

Keywords: land bank, land bank authority, local land bank authority, Alabama Land Bank Authority, tax delinquent property, tax sale, tax lien, redemption period, quiet title, blight remediation, vacant property, foreclosure, ad valorem tax, property tax exemption, intergovernmental agreement, county government, municipal government, redevelopment, brownfields, floodplain management