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• I believe there's an amendment on the bill. Is there a wish to adopt the amendment?
• The amendment will be adopted by unanimous consent. You're free to present your bill.
• SB2018 amends the statute defining residential rental housing as including 20 units or more and excludes

Bills: SB44, SB134, SB1378, SB1400, SB1403, SB1832, SB2018, SB2143

Keywords: sales tax exemption, nonprofit organizations, contractors, charitable purposes, state law, retirement, public employees, reemployment, benefit adjustment, Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, Olympics, funding, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, local businesses, revolving fund, event hosting, sales tax, tax exemption, tax refund, Oklahoma Sales Tax Code

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• Do we have questions on the amendment? Let me just do we have debate on the amendment?
• The amendments adopted. Back on the bill as amended. Senator Brooks, thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• The amendments adopted. Back on the bill as amended. Senator Brooks, thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• With a debate on the amendment, all those in favor of the amendment say aye.
• Will there be questions on the amendment? Will there be debate on the Amendment.

Bills: SB1189, SB1295, SB1297, SB1330, SB1333, SB1338, SB1341, SB1344, SB1355, SB1377, SB1378, SB1546, SB1859, SB1946, SB1990, SB1998

Keywords: school security, funding, public schools, security enhancements, resource officers, domestic violence, fatality review, revolving fund, database, public safety, Oklahoma, census accuracy, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, federal census, grassroots outreach, marketing campaign, water infrastructure, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, grants, environmental compliance

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• Okay, so we'll move on to SB 177 as amended. SB 177 misses. Sonny boy.
• Anybody in support of SB 177 as amended? Okay. I just want to have like maybe three people come up.
• Anybody in opposition of 107 as amended? Questions from the committee? Senator Brett.
• I move that we table indefinitely Senate Bill 177 as once amended. We have a motion.

Bills: SB151, HB8, SB177

Keywords: corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials

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• We made the wrong motion because we amended the committee substitute, so we're fixing that so we can

Bills: SB151, HB8, SB177

Keywords: corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials

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• What's this going to cost local businesses? Let's start with local government.
• So, Senator Lanier, we better call on the amendment. Let's call roll call on the amendment.
• So we just did the amendment. Now we can adopt the committee substitute with the amendment.
• And there is an amendment. You want us to adopt the amendment first?
• We do have an amendment. Senator Gonzales is just an amendment.

Bills: SB151, HB8, SB177

Keywords: corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials

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• This is Senate Bill 251, along with co-sponsor Senator Wilson, and it makes amendments, proposed amendments
• access to trusted local news.
• Would you prefer to start with the amendment?
• The amendment, Madam Chair, strikes the FTEs. The amendment, Madam Chair, strikes the FTEs.
• Any discussion on the amendment? Can I get a motion to...

Bills: SB251, SB150, SB154, SB73, SB111, SB172, SB76, SB181, SB235

Keywords: horse racing, program training, program owning, state licensing, racehorses, regulation, local news, newspaper printing, journalism, media tax credit, print media, digital news, news publisher, newsprint, press operator, printing industry, local journalism, tax credit, income tax, corporate income tax

Bills: SB251, SB150, SB154, SB73, SB111, SB172, SB76, SB181, SB235

Keywords: horse racing, program training, program owning, state licensing, racehorses, regulation, local news, newspaper printing, journalism, media tax credit, print media, digital news, news publisher, newsprint, press operator, printing industry, local journalism, tax credit, income tax, corporate income tax

Bills: SB251, SB150, SB154, SB73, SB111, SB172, SB76, SB181, SB235

Keywords: horse racing, program training, program owning, state licensing, racehorses, regulation, local news, newspaper printing, journalism, media tax credit, print media, digital news, news publisher, newsprint, press operator, printing industry, local journalism, tax credit, income tax, corporate income tax

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• I'm withdrawing the first amendment that was the Griffin Amendment on 2/26/26 at 6:14, so that that amendment
• And with the amendment today... ...and with the amendment today, I'm voting no on the bill.
• Madam Chair, there is an amendment I can explain. Madam Chair, there is an amendment I can explain.
• Which moved the Griffin amendment.
• Is it amended? No amendment? Okay.

Bills: HB2150, HB2262, HB2267, HB2268, HB2351, HB2425, HB2426, HB2427, HB2755, HB2781, HB2913, HB2943, HB2956, HB2975, HB2985, HB4009

Keywords: state land department, mineral lease, renewals, indexed royalties, land use planning, auditor general, five-year plans, geospatial data, Arizona Geological Survey, resource analysis, geographic information systems, wildlife protection, public nuisance, renewable energy, wind farm, solar farm, residential property, public health, local regulations, state land

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2150, which would continue the State Land Department until July 1, 2030. Members discussed a Griffin amendment requiring quarterly updates from the commissioner, a public hearing on the department’s strategic plan in 2028, changes to conceptual land use plans and five-year disposition plans, and legislative findings. The hearing focused heavily on State Land Department practices, including whether it is subject to state agency statutes, the department’s internal ASAP application review process, backlog levels, appraisal and consultant use, audit findings, privileged documents in the Fondomonte matter, Proposition 207 notices, and the Coyotes land auction. Members also raised concerns about land sales, leases, special use permits, and the department’s compliance history. The amendment was adopted and HB 2150 was passed as amended on a 6-4 vote. The committee then considered House Bill 2975, which would suspend the department’s solar scoring map and require new mining and housing resource maps, with a Griffin amendment extending the mapping deadline to ten years or earlier and requiring website posting. Supporters argued the bill would restore neutrality, improve planning, and maximize trust revenue; opponents said the solar map is only a guidance tool and that removing it could reduce transparency and harm solar development. The State Land Department said it was neutral but noted the solar layer is used as guidance and that additional staff or consultant support might be needed to create the new maps. The bill passed as amended on a 6-4 vote. House Bill 2781 followed, proposing county or municipal decommissioning standards and financial assurance requirements for solar energy power plants, along with a remediation fund. A Griffin amendment narrowed local authority to decommissioning standards only and limited applicability to projects receiving permits after the effective date. The sponsor and several witnesses from Pinal County planning and zoning supported the bill, saying solar projects should be required to post real financial assurance so land can be restored if operators go bankrupt or abandon sites. The committee adopted the amendment and passed HB 2781 as amended on a 6-4 vote. Finally, the committee began House Bill 2267, which would classify certain renewable energy projects within four miles of residential property as a public nuisance, with a Heap amendment narrowing it to new utility-scale wind or solar farms and preserving existing projects. The sponsor argued the bill responds to concerns about large wind and solar projects near homes, property values, and wildlife impacts. Testimony and questioning centered on nuisance standards, property value effects, and environmental and health concerns, but the transcript cuts off before final action on HB 2267.

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• Uh represent Bolton explain amendment. following federal and local employees and officials replaces line
• copy of this amendment to Teresa. copy of this amendment to Teresa.
• amendment. We have another amendment. amendment. We have another amendment. >> Ginger.
• <00:31:29.840> be<00:31:29.919> opposed amend amend that I wouldn't be opposed amend
• amendment? amendment? Agreed<00:31:51.840> upon<00:31:52.080> amendment.

Bills: HB88, HB314, SB46, HB332, HB86, HB363, HB88, HB314, SB46, HB332, HB86, HB363

Keywords: driver license, English examinations, language requirement, immigration, testing standards, motor vehicles, window tint, law enforcement, prosecutors, vehicle regulations, medical condition, communication, first responder, invisible disabilities, anaphylaxis, day care centers, training, child safety, healthcare, parole

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• You would be okay with that, so maybe we can do an amendment. Would that be the Jesus amendment?
• I don't think there's anything that needs to be amended on this bill.
• The First Amendment is clear: the government cannot.
• Local libraries are lifelines for early childhood education and lifelong learning.
• There was an amendment added on the floor that is the reason for our neutrality today.

Bills: SB34, SB75, SB330, SB1535, SB18, SB 18, SB 34

Keywords: wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department, Texas A&M Forest Service, West Texas A&M University, prescribed burning, fuel loading, fuel reduction, firefighting equipment database, emergency communications, disaster preparedness, rural fire protection, asset hardening, natural resource management, emergency management, large wildfire risk, fire grant funding, fire suppression, Texas Legislature

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• It has not been amended in over 40 years, so that's why we address that.
• If you support that goal, I'd be happy to work with you offline about any potential amendments to the
• I'd be happy to work with you on any potential amendments.
• The bill will amend the Government Code and the Family Code.
• We may bring the sub or the amendment on the floor to make sure that happens. Okay, great.

Bills: HB4922, HB4713, HB4256, HB872, HB1571, HB4266, HB4559, SB251, SB441, SB1719

Keywords: healthcare liability, emergency medical care, standard of proof, negligence, legal reforms, Texas General Arbitration Act, arbitration, binding arbitration, statute of limitations, limitations period, tolling, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Section 16.073, alternative dispute resolution, ADR, civil procedure, lawsuit filing, court jurisdiction, Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence, procedural law

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• We also have the amendment here for educational purposes.
• So I'm not moving the amendment.
• That amendment, which was not moved.
• Representative Hicks, why are we not doing the amendment?
• So, what the A1 amendment does is clarify that it is the authority and the obligation of our local social

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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• So, I'm not moving the amendment. This amendment is for discussion.
• the amendment is for discussion uh but the A1<01:26:08.560> amendment<01:26:08.880> that
• done this bill also in this uh Amendment done this bill also in this uh Amendment increases<01:27
• <01:31:15.440> and Bill down the road the amendment and Bill down the road the amendment and
• A1 Amendment particularly the Amendment A1 Amendment particularly does<01:44:26.800> is<01:44

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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• That and see if we could amend that into the bill if you're interested.
• We are proud supporters of our local communities.
• We're a proud supporter of our local communities. As a responsible...
• The United Kingdom doesn't have a First Amendment. In America, we do.
• Local governments have tried to take action.

Bills: SB30, SB517, SB1313, SB1314, SB1316, SB1541, SB1698, SB1845, SB1860, SB2420, SB2429, SB 30

Keywords: gambling, criminal offenses, penalties, defense, electronic devices, tobacco advertising, youth protection, public health, criminal offense, retailer regulation, e-cigarettes, nicotine products, health, public safety, regulation, advertising restrictions, health and safety, elections, election audit, county elections

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• They might bring it to a local district attorney for the option to prosecute if the local district attorney
• I'll start with local government. control.
• Restricting the activity of local officials, many of whom are elected, is an infringement on local democracy
• I urge the committee to leave local issues to local officials and voters and vote no on SB 511.
• I reserve the right to move local.

Bills: SB108, SB318, SB507, SB511, SB533, SB1026, SB1386, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596

Keywords: elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General

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• Texas law needs to be amended to clarify. Short-barreled firearms are not prohibited.
• I'm also a Second Amendment lawyer. I'm an attorney here in Texas.
• I am a second amendment supporter. You take your time, that's okay. Take your time.
• We are both Second Amendment supporters, but we also know.
• Those of us that practice our Second Amendments as law-abiding citizens, as responsible citizens, know

Bills: SB108, SB318, SB507, SB511, SB533, SB1026, SB1386, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596

Keywords: elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General

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• Texas law needs to be amended to clarify that short-barrel firearms are not prohibited.
• I'm also a Second Amendment attorney here in Texas.
• I'm also a 2nd Amendment attorney here in Texas.
• I am a 2nd Amendment supporter. You take your time. That's OK. Take your time.
• I am a 2nd Amendment supporter. You take your time. That's OK. Take your time.

Bills: SB108, SB318, SB507, SB511, SB533, SB1026, SB1386, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596

Keywords: elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General

Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 1596, which would remove short-barreled rifles from the list of prohibited weapons in the Texas Penal Code. The author, Sen. Hagenbuch, said the bill would align state law with federal realities and argued that the current prohibition is arbitrary and unnecessary. Supporters, including representatives from Gun Owners of America and Texas Gun Rights, said the bill would reduce confusion, protect lawful gun owners, and preserve the ability to use shorter firearms for self-defense, hunting, and for smaller shooters. One supporter also described a recent case in which an AR pistol was mistaken for a short-barreled rifle and led to a state charge that was later dismissed. Public testimony was split. Supporters said stabilizing braces and shorter firearms can improve accuracy, safety, and accessibility for women, children, and smaller-statured shooters. Opponents, including Texas Gun Sense and two Santa Fe shooting survivors, argued that short-barreled firearms are more concealable and dangerous, and pointed to the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting as evidence of the risks of easier access. They urged the committee to keep the existing restrictions in place to protect public safety. After public testimony closed, the committee took up pending business. Senate Bill 1505, relating to the Compassionate Use Program, was reported favorably to the full Senate on an 8-0 vote. Senate Bill 17, relating to the acquisition of real property by certain aliens or foreign entities, was first amended by adopting a committee substitute and then reported favorably to the full Senate by a 7-1 vote. The committee then recessed until after the Senate’s adjournment or final recess.

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• The A1 amendment is adopted, and Representative Craft, to your bill as amended. Thank you, Mr.
• permission to amend the state liquor law permission to amend the state liquor law so<00:14:37.199>
• Asset in our local Asset in our local downtown<01:18:46.280> the<01:18:46.440> location
• Wade Lunberg with Unite Here Local 17.
• Wade Lunberg with Unite Here Local 17.

Bills: HF1262, HF1741, HF472, HF1668, HF2055, HF1786, HF1876, HF1089, HF1121, HF509, HF1545, HF2027, HF642

Keywords: food truck, liquor license, temporary license, community events, catering, municipal regulations, food hall, St. Louis Park, on-sale, intoxicating beverages, food vendors, common seating area, HF472, Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato, MSU Mankato, Taylor Center, special liquor license, on-sale wine license, malt liquor license

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• This project represents both a local necessity and a statewide priority.
• would place an inordinate burden on local residents.
• on local residents so inordinate burden on local residents so the<00:54:06.960> need<00:54:07.160
• <01:18:23.840> match have the exemption for the local match have the exemption for the local
• <01:31:09.560> roadways uh supporting roadways local roadways uh supporting roadways local

Bills: HF343, HF446, HF448, HF674, HF811, HF832, HF1661, HF1528, HF1536, HF1541, HF1670, HF1438, HF1714, HF1748, HF1835, HF1904, HF1929, HF1942

Keywords: HF343, Chisago County, Shorewood Park Sanitary Sewer District, Rush Lake, sewer extension, wastewater infrastructure, sanitary sewer, treatment pond, sewage treatment, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, Public Facilities Authority, local infrastructure, municipal utilities, water quality, sanitation, bond proceeds fund, Minnesota bonding, HF446