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• So if it's not approved, the question is, how do we levy fines?
• The best way we can do that is to teach them about conservation. and possibly use fines and potentially
• In a perfect world, if we are using those options and this bill passes, and we're racking up fines for
• We may also be racking up fines in our GCD, so I just want to make that connection that in a perfect

Bills: HB143, HB4530, HB4931, HB5559, HB5560

Keywords: election, bonds, authorization, financial governance, public funding, HB 143, bond election, debt authorization, November uniform election date, Texas Election Code, emergency election, voter approval, municipal bonds, local government finance, public debt, school bonds, special election, uniform election date, bond issuance, water rights

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• I think that >> You would be fine.
• It's not a fine, and it's not a civil judgment.
• made sure that uh if restitution or fine made sure that uh if restitution or fine or<01:59:58.320
• of like suspension for not paying your fine.
• So suspension for not paying your fine.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The hearing focused primarily on House Bill 1087 and House Bill 123, both related to firearms. HB 1087 was introduced as a Second Amendment measure, but after questions from the chair and discussion with law enforcement, the sponsor agreed it should be set aside and referred to a study committee for further review, rather than advanced as written. The New Hampshire Chiefs of Police Association testified in opposition to the bill as written, while also indicating support for the sponsor’s proposed amendment or a study approach. The bulk of the discussion centered on HB 123, which would require the return of firearms after a not guilty verdict or dismissal. The sponsor and several members described the bill’s purpose as speeding up the return of property, but law enforcement and judicial branch witnesses raised concerns about federal law, the need to ensure a person is still legally eligible to possess firearms, and the bill’s 24-hour return requirement. Witnesses from the State Police and judicial branch explained the current process, including background checks through the state police gun line, and said the existing procedure already aims to return firearms promptly while allowing time to verify disqualifying information. Members and witnesses discussed possible amendments, including removing language that would bar background checks and instead tying return of firearms to completion of the check within a set time frame. Judicial branch and State Police witnesses said a process that requires a background check and return within a reasonable period, with notice if there is a delay or denial, would better address safety and legal concerns. The hearing ended without a vote; the committee closed the public hearing and indicated it would continue working on the language before executive session.

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• . >> So, I'll probably let uh Howland speak to that, but from my own perspective, I'm fine with either
• And that way we can have whatever effective date you want. >> Yeah, no, I'm totally fine.
• So I'm totally fine with that. >> All right. >> Okay. >> Because I mean >> Senator?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Summary: The committee considered Senate Bill 564 and discussed two related amendments, which were ultimately combined. The main amendment would create carve-outs for wetland buffers and conservation subdivisions, allowing certain facilities or utilities to proceed by conditional use permit or special exception while still requiring site plan review and DES permitting. Supporters said the change would open up developable land and provide a path forward for housing development without an automatic denial. Members also focused on the effective date. The amendment was revised to take effect March 1, 2027, to give municipalities time to update ordinances and, if desired, designate conservation subdivisions. To prevent towns from undermining the bill before it takes effect, a second amendment was added stating that municipalities may not impose additional building or lot-size restrictions on affected properties before the effective date. Senators said this would avoid a “poison pill” response such as increasing minimum lot sizes. After brief discussion, members agreed the amendments were consistent with the bill’s housing and conservation balance. The committee voted unanimously to adopt the combined amendments, agreed to place the bill on consent, and then adjourned.

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• If you want to answer, and if you don't want to answer, that's fine.
• process of women. ...important enough for the grieving process of women and families that I would be fine
• But yes, I'm fine with whatever words help parents deal with this better.

Bills: HB2122, HB2184, HB2910

Keywords: technical registration, engineering, architect, land surveyor, reciprocity, endorsement, qualification standards, fetal death, funeral homes, informed consent, abortion, women's rights, medical assistance, emotional support, contractors, administrative recovery, regulation, statute of limitations, residential contractors' recovery fund, 1182

Summary: The committee approved the minutes from February 18 and March 4, 2026, then took up House Bill 2122 while holding House Bill 2910. HB 2122 would clarify reciprocity and endorsement requirements for professional registration with the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration, including that applicants must hold a valid license, registration, or certification issued by the proper authority in another jurisdiction and, in some cases, a national council record. Support testimony described it as a simple cleanup measure that would facilitate reciprocity, including for Arizona engineers and the United Kingdom. The committee voted 7-0 to give HB 2122 a do pass recommendation. The committee then considered House Bill 2184 with an eight-page strike-everything amendment. The amended bill would extend the deadline for filing death certificates after taking possession of human remains from seven calendar days to 14 business days, require a disposition transit permit in certain cases involving unborn children under 20 weeks’ gestation or under 350 grams, and address parental authority and abortion clinic form requirements. Testimony in support emphasized grieving parents’ need for dignity, burial options, and recognition after miscarriage or fetal death, while opposition was narrow and focused on replacing the term “unborn child” with “fetal remains.” Several members said they were sympathetic but also stressed that wording mattered. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and then voted 4-3 to give HB 2184, as amended, a do pass recommendation. Senators Epstein, Fernandez, and Ortiz voted no, with Epstein explaining that he wanted the bill to move forward but believed the language needed to be changed before final passage. The meeting then adjourned.

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• But just come up to the podium, use your regular voice, articulate, and everything should work out fine
• <00:13:18.000> Uh<00:13:18.160> if everything should work out fine.
• Uh if everything should work out fine.
• We've had further conversations with the introducer, and we're fine with leaving the current 3 to 3.
• We've had further conversations with the introducer, and we're fine with leaving the current 3 to 3.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 2592, which would clarify the powers of the Mauna Stewardship and Oversight Authority regarding land use on Mauna Akea and related property transfers. The Department of Land and Natural Resources supported the rural property transfer but objected to language transferring conservation district use permits, saying CDUPs normally run with the land rather than being assigned to specific telescopes or observatories. The University of Hawaiʻi and the observatories generally supported the bill but urged clearer language, especially on the transfer of real property assets, related obligations and liabilities, and the inclusion of milestones for the transition. Office of Hawaiian Affairs supported the bill’s overall intent but warned that some language could be overbroad and might improperly waive future beneficiary claims. Several testifiers opposed the measure, arguing it ignored DHHL lands and beneficiary rights, while others supported it as a way to clarify the authority’s role. Members questioned DLNR about the practical effects of transferring CDUP responsibility, and the committee emphasized that the bill was narrowly focused on specific land. The committee then took up House Bill 2593, which would authorize the Mauna Stewardship and Oversight Authority to extend existing leases and subleases for up to 10 years. The authority explained that the bill does not itself extend any lease, but instead gives the authority discretion to initiate a transparent public process if extensions are needed. The University of Hawaiʻi supported the concept but said the timing of any extension matters and noted possible legal requirements under state law. The observatories also supported the bill, describing it as a flexible tool during a broader transition process and noting that the authority has held many public planning workshops. Opponents, including Native Hawaiian and community testifiers, argued that the conservation lands should receive the highest protection, that the community had not consented, and that the observatories have had decades to plan ahead. One testifier urged the bill be deferred or killed for lack of clarity. In response to questions, the committee clarified that the bill only authorizes a process and does not itself extend leases, and that any extension would require public participation. The final measure discussed in the excerpt was House Bill 2047, relating to the AHAPU advisory committee. The discussion focused on the committee’s administrative relationship to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and whether DLNR should oversee basic legal compliance issues such as Sunshine Law and legislative reporting. DLNR explained that the committee is administratively attached to the department, which provides support on human resources, procurement, and legal questions, but that the committee itself generally handles its own operations. The department said it would route compliance questions to its attorneys and implement their advice. The hearing then moved on to House Bill 2231, which would transfer appointment authority for island burial council members from the governor and Senate to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs board of trustees. OHA said it generally supported the change for geographic moku representatives, since it already nominates candidates for those seats, but expressed concern about taking on appointment authority for the large landowner seats because that role is less directly tied to its statutory duties.

Transcript Highlights:

• Fines can be paid and quickly forgotten.
• Fines stop the most dangerous drivers.
• Hampshire's point system, fines, and Hampshire's point system, fines, and administrative<00:22:44.640
• <00:24:26.400> would how many tickets, what the fine would how many tickets, what the fine
• It's just a fine and a loss of license. It's just a fine and a loss of license.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <00:26:36.880> Fine. Someday I'll be good at this. Fine. Someday I'll be good at this.
• Fine.
• Representative Drew, but that's fine. Representative Drew, but that's fine.
• uh appears to me to be fine. I like it. uh appears to me to be fine. I like it.
• But if any reports I not, that's fine.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Turn this into a committee to look at what the policy is, that's fine.
• So I think consent would be fine.
• So I think consent would be fine.
• So I think consent would be fine.
• fine yes do we be fine consent would be fine yes do we have<02:29:53.720> any<02:29:53.920>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 561, sponsored by Representative Nancy Murphy, which would limit the state’s ability to discontinue, reclassify, or revert state-owned highway property to municipalities without local approval. Murphy and other supporters argued the bill would protect towns from unfunded mandates and prevent property tax increases caused by taking on costly road maintenance. Representative Wendy Thomas, Rosemarie Rung, Merrimack Town Council Chairman Finley Rothhouse, and Town Manager Paul McAuliffe all testified in support, describing the financial burden of the planned transfer of Continental Boulevard in Merrimack and warning it would set a harmful precedent for other communities. The Department of Transportation’s Steve Leon explained the department’s current authority and processes for discontinuance and reclassification, said active highways are not surplus property, and noted that the Supreme Court’s Town of Nelson decision held such reclassifications were not an unfunded mandate. The committee then closed the public hearing on HB 561. The committee next took up House Bill 578, presented by Representative Mooney on behalf of Representative Bill Boyd, to require sound barriers along the F. Everett Turnpike in Merrimack. Supporters said widening the turnpike would increase noise in nearby neighborhoods and that a 2019 NHDOT study identified 17 neighborhoods with noise levels above federal standards, though only four were included for mitigation under the current project. They argued the remaining neighborhoods should also receive relief and cited quality-of-life and property-value concerns. Senator Tim McGuire also testified in support, saying residents were experiencing unexpected and severe noise impacts and urging the committee to act outside the usual criteria to approve the barriers. The transcript provided does not show a final committee vote or action on HB 578.

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• doesn't follow some rule they pay a fine doesn't follow some rule they pay a fine but<01:02:18.839
• If you want to get just a little bit closer, we can hear you fairly well, but any closer would be fine
• If you want to get just a little bit closer, we can hear you fairly well, but any closer would be fine
• c><01:14:17.480> closer<01:14:17.840> would<01:14:18.040> be<01:14:18.199> fine
• fairly well but any closer would be fine fairly well but any closer would be fine too<01:14:18.920

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That's fine.
• :10:33.600> so<00:10:33.920> I<00:10:34.040> think<00:10:34.240> we've fine
• so I think we've fine so I think we've identified<00:10:36.079> where<00:10:36.519> where<
• right that that's fine for now and<00:11:08.560> later<00:11:08.839> on<00:11:09.079><
• Some of those are on Halala and fine.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• So I think that that would be fine.
• So I think that that would be fine.
• Fine, sir. How are you doing today? Fine, you’re the only one left, sir, that I know of.
• Okay, that's fine. I know, I know.
• If we want to ignore the safety issue, fine.

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• I think that's going to prevent any of those fees and fines from going to the municipality if they're
• fees and fines inside the police<00:21:42.559> jurisdiction.
• <00:21:52.159> from prevent any of those fees and fines from prevent any of those fees and
• fines from going<00:21:52.559> to<00:21:52.640> the<00:21:52.799> municipality<
• fines. Yes, sir. fines. Yes, sir.

Bills: HB450, HB469, SB298, HB450, HB638, HB469, SB298

Keywords: HB450, judges, judicial office, constitutional amendment, Alabama Constitution, age limit, mandatory retirement, judicial eligibility, supernumerary judge, judicial retirement, state judicial retirement benefits, election law, appointment, voter approval, ballot measure, Judiciary Committee, ambulance services, balance billing, health insurance, emergency transportation

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• So for a 10-year felony, we want it to be a $10,000 fine.
• For a 20-year felony, it's a $20,000 fine. For a 30-year felony, it's a $30,000 fine.
• For a um a 30-year a $20,000 fine.
• So, we're felony it's a $30,000 fine.
• And then on a $10,000 fine or both.

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• second violation is punishable by a fine second violation is punishable by a fine of<00:15:40.079
• It's a civil violation with a fine.
• It's a civil violation with a fine.
• It It's a civil violation with a fine.
• I mean, an ITL would be great, but, you know, $100,000 fine if they were to get a copy $100,000 fine

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <00:16:31.600> that timelines and steep fines that timelines and steep fines that overextends
• I would be just fine doing this as a former elected official.
• <00:19:40.960> would<00:19:41.120> be<00:19:41.280> just<00:19:41.440> fine
• I would be just fine doing works well.
• I would be just fine doing this<00:19:42.160> as<00:19:42.320> a<00:19:42.480> former

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Are they fine with this?
• <00:06:09.520> Are<00:06:09.680> they<00:06:09.840> fine<00:06:10.000> with
• Are they fine with you speak with them? Are they fine with this?
• Right now, the only thing we have is a $100 fine. We don't want that kind of behavior.
• Yeah.<00:39:52.400> No,<00:39:52.640> that's<00:39:52.800> fine. Yes.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Okay, yeah, that's fine, so...
• Let me see, so go ahead and introduce... no, that's fine, that's fine, we're almost there. Yes.
• You're fine. Go ahead. Thank you. Good afternoon. I am Lindsay Carmichael Blackwell.
• to give counties more flexibility, those that might want to have large ones and few of them, that's fine
• It's really fine, and I really admire every member of this community. ...committee for exploring this

Bills: HB45, SB1540, SB2225, SB2284, SB2382, SB2487, SB2514, SB2595, SB2876, SB2877, SB3031, SB2753

Keywords: flooding, disaster response, emergency preparedness, state guidance, public safety, election officials, confidentiality, personal information, government transparency, spirit beverages, alcoholic beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, distribution, taxation, firearms, local regulation, archery equipment, weapons, voter registration, statewide list

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• And that's fine.
• And that's fine.
• And that's<01:37:14.480> fine.
• But to to basically say, that's fine.
• That's fine. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Chair, and thank you, General.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The bank was fined compliance problems.
• Regulators fined them again last year.
• 2020 fine of 400 million was imposed. 2020 fine of 400 million was imposed.
• <05:11:19.440> How<05:11:19.760> can they be fined that much money?
• It comes from of dollars in fines.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• , I mean, Department of Ed could come forward, but if they want to just get me information, that's fine
• , and I think we are fine for this year.
• We'll finish the fiscal year just fine.
• And I heard what you said. and I think we are fine for this year.
• We'll finish the fiscal year, just fine.

Summary: The PEER Review Subcommittee met to consider a large agenda of budget, appropriation, transfer, and contract items. Members approved temporary appropriation requests for several agencies, including the Auditor of State, Department of Education, and Labor and Licensing; ARPA return requests from Workforce Services; Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act requests for State Police and Agriculture; restricted reserve transfers for teacher scholarships, school facilities, and economic stimulus; a Commerce reallocation of positions and spending authority; cash fund, budget classification, overtime, and pay plan requests; and 17 methods of finance items for universities and other agencies. Most items were approved without objection after brief explanations from staff and agencies. Several items drew questions and were held or discussed further. A Department of Human Services discretionary grant package for the RSVP program was held over after Senator Irvin raised concerns about whether the grants were an effective use of state general revenue and asked for more information on administration costs and program operations. In the contracts section, Representative Richardson questioned a DHS sole-source contract with EMS Link for document management software and a DHS contract with Presidio; the EMS Link item was held for additional answers, while the Presidio item was clarified as not sole-source and was allowed to proceed. Members also asked for more information on a Department of Education mental health referral contract with Care Solace, which officials said is a statewide concierge/referral service connecting students to Arkansas providers and telehealth options. The committee also reviewed monthly reports, including the Medicaid Trust Fund. DHS and DFA officials said the fund was currently sufficient to finish the fiscal year, though it was being drawn down and would likely require a $100 million transfer from restricted reserves in FY27, with another $100 million set aside in the governor’s budget as a backstop. Members discussed the need to define a minimum reserve level and to better account for ongoing Medicaid costs in the budget. The meeting ended with no further business and adjournment.