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• We won't even close the coverage gap in this state of Alabama.
• There are a lot of people from a lot of different cultures and a lot of different ethnicities.
• House Bill 131, with substitute by Representative Rafferty, relating to the Alabama Board of Athletic
• is the Board of... of 2027, and this is the Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapy.
• It's my pleasure to present HB124, which is the Alabama Board of Optometry for four years and to...

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• years of support with the Florida Department of Corrections providing up to 400 guardsman and many staff
• And when Secretary Kelly stood up the Department of Commerce, one of the first things he did was stand
• through grants provided through the Department of Commerce.
• the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• We met with pace representatives that and we we tied together members of the Florida Department of Education

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• From the Alabama State Course of Study, I believe this is one of the extra items we already saw as a
• Moving on to the University of North Alabama Board of Trustees, is Ms. Barry here?
• Moving on to the Alabama State Board of Banking, I believe I saw...
• I was educated in the Birmingham City School system and am a graduate of the University of Alabama.
• I am the CEO of the Hispanic Immigrant Center of Alabama in Birmingham.

Committee: Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

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• For those of you who've never had the opportunity to work with the Alabama Law Institute, what they do
• Thank you members of the committee. This is also an Alabama Law Institute Bill.
• several codes of the state of Alabama.
• I'm here today to speak on behalf of the National Rifle Association members and gun owners of Alabama
• We looked at the law as it is and we decided, here's the law in the state of Alabama.

Bills: SB76 , SB35 , SB116 , SB119 , SB118 , SB129 , SB32 , SB31 , SB115 , SB75 , HB27 , HB40

Committee: House Judiciary

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• Whereas an extraordinary occasion exists in the State of Alabama which requires the Legislature to convene
• Now, therefore, I, Kay Ivey, as Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby proclaim and direct the Legislature
• of the State of Alabama shall convene in special session in the Alabama State House in Montgomery, Alabama
• House of Representatives and the Alabama House of Representatives and the Alabama State<00:12:21.000
• of Alabama and the bless the great state of Alabama and the people<00:13:19.480><c> that</c><00:13:19.600

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened in special session after the governor’s proclamation calling lawmakers to Montgomery to address primary elections. The proclamation stated that the Legislature may consider legislation creating special primary elections for U.S. House and Alabama Senate districts whose boundaries are changed by a court order, and that any other legislation would require a two-thirds vote to be considered and passed during the session. After prayer, the pledge, and roll call, the Senate established a quorum with 32 senators present and agreed to excuse absent members. The chamber then introduced three bills: Senate Bill 1 on primary elections, referred to the Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development; Senate Bill 2 on redistricting, referred to the same committee; and Senate Bill 3 on redistricting, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The Senate also adopted two resolutions: Senate Resolution 1, notifying the House that the Senate had convened, and Senate Joint Resolution 2, appointing a committee to notify the governor that the Legislature was in special session. No substantive debate or votes on the bills occurred, and the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, May 5, at 10:30 a.m.

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• It requires a deadline of at least 30 days before a public hearing by the Department of Environmental
• Senator Grohl, are there any departments headquartered outside of Leon County in the state of Florida
• The bill specifically speaks to secretaries of executive branch departments, executive directors of departments
• Senator Grohl, are there any departments headquartered outside of Leon County in the state of Florida
• The bill specifically speaks to secretaries of executive branch departments, executive directors of departments

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

Summary: The committee first took up SB 80, the Parks Preservation Act, which would define state park purposes around conservation-based recreation and public access, prohibit uses such as golf courses, tennis courts, pickleball courts, ball fields, and hotels, require more public notice and advisory input on land management changes, and mandate reporting on park spending and maintenance backlogs. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, with conservation groups, youth advocates, and other members of the public backing stronger protections for state parks. The bill was reported favorably. Members then approved SB 200, directing DEP to develop a statewide waste reduction and recycling plan, and CS for SB 496, which clarifies that timeshare facilities are governed by Chapter 721 and only need annual board meetings. CS for CS for SB 1404, dealing with illegal gambling, was amended to add reporting requirements, tighten penalties, preempt local gambling legalization, and create a process for vetting certain machines and veteran-service-organization gaming questions; the bill drew significant concern from veterans groups and others over vague machine definitions and the need for clearer standards, but it was still reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 622 to allow pari-mutuel permit holders to lease facilities across horse-racing classes. The committee next approved CS for CS for SB 712 after adopting a strike-all and amendment that covered synthetic turf rules, change-order timelines, public works scoring, elevator and alarm contractor issues, mass timber code updates, pool and spa contractor scope changes, spaceport building-code exemptions, and solar/energy-storage inspection provisions. Support came from timber, construction, and industry groups, while pool contractors objected to parts of the scope changes. The committee also reported favorably CS for CS for SB 1742, a major condominium reform bill that pauses reserve funding after milestone inspections, expands financial flexibility, adds disclosure and conflict-of-interest rules, and increases data collection and oversight; members from both parties praised the sponsor’s work on condo issues. Finally, the committee approved SB 1574 on renewable natural gas infrastructure and SB 1580 authorizing DEP coastal resiliency public-private partnerships. It also passed CS for SB 1760, which requires certain public officials and agency leaders to meet Florida residency or proximity requirements. The last bill, SB 820, would codify the Office of Faith and Community in the Governor’s office; while supporters said it would permanently support faith-based and community organizations and improve coordination, several senators raised concerns about church-state separation, the office’s ties to Hope Florida, and whether codifying it could make the program more political. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably.

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• She is a coordinator of Alabama National Day of Prayer Task Force and is the guest of Representative
• Heavenly Father, we thank you for the blessings of State of Alabama House of Representatives in their
• of State of<00:07:37.520><c> Alabama</c><00:07:38.160><c> House</c><00:07:38.479><c> of</c><00:07:38.720
• ><c> Representatives</c><00:07:39.759><c> in</c> of Alabama House of Representatives in of Alabama House
• She is a coordinator of the Alabama National Day of Prayer Task Force and is the guest of Representative

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• way of life.
• Therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona, the Senate concurring
• Speaker, I move the portion of the Committee of the Hall report that SB 10 I move the portion of the
• of Child Safety.
• This year, the Game and Fish Department will highlight the importance of Arizona's fish hatchery by offering

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• Last year, like Representative Viega said, we put a chunk of money to the Department of Housing, and
• I think the Department of Housing knows how to help who needs help.
• West Point wanted to do it, but once they got up higher in the chain of the Department of Defense, it
• The bill requires the department... ...salesperson license issued by the Department of Real Estate.
• It is supported by the Department of Real Estate.

Bills: HB2118 , HB2181 , HB2308 , HB2309 , HB2402 , HB2476 , HB2682 , HB2698 , HB2875 , HB2877 , HB2903 , HB2910

Committees: House Commerce , House House Commerce Committee of Reference

Keywords: mobile food vendors, licensure, food safety, statewide regulations, health standards, zoning, temporary vendors, HB2181, death certificate, death certificates, vital records, funeral establishment, funeral home, human remains, medical certification of death, death registration, state registrar, local registrar, county medical examiner, alternate medical examiner

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• Dear Lord, we thank you for this day and for the opportunity to serve the people of Alabama.
• been to this great state of Alabama.
• I've served from far south of Alabama all the way up to the northern tip in the majority of our units
• We look out for each other and we do our best to make sure that the citizens of the state of Alabama
• I'm the commander of the 62nd Troop Command, which is in Opalika, Alabama.

Committee: Senate Confirmations

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• And we were also creating an office of mathematics inside the State Department of Education to ensure
• And so they had the Alabama Math Science and Technology Institute within their Department of Education
• It's the literacy instructional team that resides at the State Department of Education.
• It's the literacy instructional team that resides at the State Department of Education.
• Report those results to the State Department of Education.

Bills: SB1726 , SB1236 , SB1633 , SB1413 , SB1317 , SB1360 , SB1342 , SB1477 , SB1189 , SB1546 , SB1524 , SB1338 , SB1193 , SB1812 , SB1617

Committee: Senate Education

Summary: The Senate Education Committee heard and advanced a large slate of education bills. Early measures included SB 1726, requiring formal training for university teaching assistants before they teach classes and evaluate students, with emphasis on First Amendment rights; SB 1236, creating an Administrative Report Consolidation Act to reduce duplicative reporting by schools and agencies; SB 1633, codifying existing higher education residency tuition practices; SB 1413, requiring notice to parents when a teacher is emergency certified and limiting adjunct teachers to 270 clock hours per semester; SB 1317, allowing career teacher status to be portable across districts with local board approval; and SB 1360, expanding the state’s math initiative by restoring instructional coaches and creating a math office at the State Department of Education. Most of these bills passed on favorable votes, with SB 1413 drawing some concern over teacher shortages and the adjunct-hour cap, but still passing.

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• My name is Colonel Jeffrey Glover of the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
• of Transportation.
• I think that the Department of Transportation should be doing this analysis with or without this appropriation
• Department of Homeland Security.
• But the Department of Homeland Security has a far greater mission in terms of supporting not only our

Committee: House House Appropriations Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee opened by announcing a heavy agenda and noting that Senate Bill 1176 would be held. It then took up several Senate bills, beginning with SB 1272, which appropriates $5 million for the City of Douglas as a state match for the Douglas Port of Entry project. The bill was amended to draw the money from the Water Supply Development Revolving Fund instead of the General Fund. Senator Gowen, the Douglas mayor, and city staff described the project as a $678 million federal investment opportunity that would support water, wastewater, and broadband infrastructure, create jobs, and improve border security. The committee approved SB 1272 as amended on a 15-0 vote with three present and one not voting. The committee next approved SB 1503, as amended, which expands the state death benefit to include civilian pilots employed by law enforcement agencies and applies the change retroactively to January 1, 2026. Senator Gowen and DPS leadership testified that the change was needed so the family of a pilot killed in a February helicopter crash would qualify for the benefit. The bill passed 18-0 with one not voting. SB 1274, as amended, created a separate timeshare salesperson license and training path; supporters said it would streamline licensing for people who only sell timeshares, while one member objected to the added rulemaking discretion. It passed 17-1 with one not voting. The committee also approved SB 1286, which expands veterinary telemedicine by allowing longer prescription periods for certain medications after an electronic exam, with shorter limits for antimicrobials. Supporters said it would help rural and disabled pet owners and had been negotiated to the satisfaction of veterinarians and telemedicine advocates. The bill passed 18-0 with one not voting. SB 1519, as amended, raised the off-highway vehicle weight threshold from 2,500 to 3,500 pounds and revised related registration and funding provisions; supporters argued it would reflect newer enclosed-cab vehicles and better align Arizona with neighboring states, while opponents warned of trail damage and said the study process was not complete. It passed 10-7 with one present and one not voting. Finally, the committee approved SB 1618, which restructures the Military Affairs Commission, adds members with defense and aerospace expertise, requires more frequent meetings and reporting, and updates the Military Installation Fund and related duties to better attract and retain defense missions. Supporters said the changes would help Arizona compete for military and defense investment, while some members questioned whether the commission’s mission was being broadened too far and whether the existing structure should instead be handled through other agencies. The bill passed 10-6 with one present and one not voting. The committee then considered SCR 1020, which would index legislative salaries to inflation or deflation starting with future officeholders if approved by voters. Supporters argued the current $24,000 salary had eroded significantly since 1998 and limited who could serve, while opponents objected to legislators voting on their own pay or preferred reducing session time instead. The resolution was approved and sent forward for voter consideration.

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• The Council of State Governments, the CSG, is partnering with the Department of Defense, the DoD, and
• I also have the privilege of having the role of president of our state society, the Missouri Society
• As mentioned, this compact is supported and started as an initiative with the Department of Defense,
• department.
• At that time, it had to be under the director of the department and under the governor's standing order

Committee: House Professional Registration and Licensing

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• So we have one by department<00:04:27.199><c> of</c> department of department of energy<00:04:29.440>
• Department of Agriculture, but at the end of the day it's a policy decision.
• </c><00:13:42.959><c> of</c> would like to see our department of would like to see our department of
• 00:13:58.399><c> it's</c><00:13:58.480><c> more</c> department of agriculture, it's more department of
• > of</c> branch of of the department of branch of of the department of agriculture,<00:31:16.000><c>

Committee: Senate Economic Development and Tourism

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 449 relating to economic development, HB 1006 relating to the Agribusiness Development Corporation, and then began HB 1467 relating to housing resiliency. On HB 449, Director Wayne Enoy of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation and several business groups, including the Chamber of Commerce and Hawaii Food Industry Association, testified in strong support. They said the measure would help local manufacturers and tech-focused businesses adapt to uncertainty around tariffs and federal funding pauses, diversify Hawaiʻi’s economy, and expand workforce training and apprenticeship efforts tied to innovation and manufacturing. The bulk of the discussion focused on HB 1006 and proposed agritourism authority for ADC. ADC, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, and other supporters said agritourism can be a value-added tool that helps farmers diversify income while keeping agriculture as the primary use of the land. One testifier opposed the bill’s direction without stronger guardrails, urging that a high percentage of revenue or land use remain tied to actual agricultural production. Committee members questioned ADC and Farm Bureau witnesses about how much land should remain in production, whether agritourism could expand on public lands, how enforcement would work, and whether responsibilities should be shifted from the Department of Agriculture’s marketing functions to ADC. Witnesses said ADC currently has no tenants engaged in agritourism, but would support standards, annual reporting, site visits, and the ability to reclaim land if production requirements are not met. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided. After concluding HB 1006 testimony and questions, the committee moved on to HB 1467 and called the first witness, Luke Meyers, before the transcript ended.

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• mathematics inside the state department of Education to ensure continuity and collaboration between
• And so they have the Alabama Math Science and Technology Institute within their department of Education
• Alabama specifically has done really well by kind of bifurcating their efforts and doing numeracy and
• It's the literacy instructional team that resides at the state department of Education.
• There's a kind of a rubric that's being used by the state department literacy team that if you say no

Bills: SB1726 , SB1236 , SB1633 , SB1413 , SB1317 , SB1360 , SB1342 , SB1477 , SB1189 , SB1546 , SB1524 , SB1338 , SB1193 , SB1812 , SB1617

Committee: Senate Education

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• I'm here on behalf of the Louisiana Motor Transport Association. Doug Williams? Yes, sir.
• I'm a waste transportation company out of Sulphur, Louisiana.
• of life.
• of this.
• Federal Regulations, and identified in the database maintained by the United States Department of Treasury

Committee: House Civil Law and Procedure

Summary: The committee first took up HB 51 by Rep. Villio, a constitutional amendment to prohibit post-conviction bail for people convicted of aggravated offenses against minors. Members adopted a technical amendment to simplify the ballot language, heard a 6.8A report explaining the committee’s authority over constitutional amendments, and then adopted the report and passed HB 51 with amendments. Support was noted from law enforcement and district attorney groups. The main item was HB 526 by Rep. Dickerson, which would cap general damages in civil cases at $500,000 in most cases and $1 million for severe permanent injury, while leaving economic damages uncapped. The bill drew extensive testimony from trucking, logging, business, and insurance-reform advocates who argued that unpredictable verdicts and “nuclear verdicts” drive up commercial insurance costs and push businesses out of Louisiana. Opponents, including attorneys and victims’ advocates, argued the bill would unfairly limit recovery for seriously injured people and could harm sexual assault survivors and families in wrongful death cases. After debate, the committee adopted an amendment clarifying the cap applies per individual plaintiff rather than to the action as a whole, but then rejected a motion to report the bill; the roll call was 4 yeas and 5 nays, so HB 526 remained in committee. The committee then heard HB 173 by Rep. Bamberg, which would bar recovery for bodily injury or property damage by a driver who had failed to maintain required auto insurance for at least 30 days before the crash. Supporters said uninsured motorists contribute to higher premiums and should not recover large awards, while opponents warned the bill would punish innocent spouses, children, and other people who may be unaware coverage lapsed. An amendment was adopted to add the 30-day uninsured requirement, and the bill moved to opposition testimony, but the transcript cuts off before any final vote on HB 173.

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• Alabama.
• Alabama.
• Brandon is a replacement for one of the members on the Alabama Workforce Board that we had for Senator
• Brandon to the Alabama Workforce? ...Brandon to the Alabama Workforce?
• Now, the Alabama Board of Polygraph Examiners, if you would call those... ...those, please: Earl Jones

Committee: Senate Confirmations

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• He is a pastor of Leon Baptist Church in Leon, Alabama, and his guests are Representative Underwood.
• of Alabama.
• of Alabama.
• Alabama.
• of the accounts.

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• of Colorado, and the state of Utah.
• The Department of Public Safety is the one that issues those permits and determines what kind of training
• I kind of heard anecdotally a couple of years ago.
• I am the chief legislative liaison for the Department of Child Safety, also known as DCS.
• I think overall the goal of this bill is that we as a department receive true and accurate information

Bills: SB1039 , SB1061 , SB1068 , SB1069 , SB1099 , SB1127 , SB1148 , SB1271 , SB1426 , SB1448

Committees: House Judiciary , House House Judiciary Committee of Reference

Keywords: attorney discipline, legal costs, reputation damage, state bar, court costs, fentanyl, drug offenses, narcotic drugs, criminal penalties, Arizona Revised Statutes, educational institutions, public order, disruption, concealed weapons, safety regulations, firearms, muffling devices, weapon regulations, Arizona law, public safety

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• I'm the executive director of Eagle Forum of Alabama.
• of Eagle Forum of Alabama.<00:08:03.440><c> And</c><00:08:04.080><c> did</c><00:08:04.319><c> you</c
• And did you know that 96% of Alabama.
• 83% of Alabama parents on and found that 83% of Alabama parents on both<00:12:12.720><c> sides</c><00
• </c><00:23:14.799><c> Alabama</c> recent poll found that 83% of Alabama recent poll found that 83% of

Bills: HB161 , HB161

Committee: Senate Children and Youth Health

Keywords: building codes, standardization, commercial construction, architectural services, energy conservation, federal compliance, local governance, consumer protection, app store, age verification, parental consent, data protection, minors