Transcript Highlights:

• well sites.
• These fees help prevent the state from bearing the full cost of orphaned wells.
• So what this does is it sets up a new structure... ...wells that produce very little.
• wells at less than 50 percent of the full fee, oil from stripper wells at less than 25 percent of the
• full fee, gas from low-pressure wells at 40 percent of the full fee, and gas from incapable wells at

Bills: SB480 , HB621 , HB637 , HB804 , HB841 , HB1056

Committee: Senate Natural Resources

Keywords: fishing gear, Oyster Bayou, shrimping, regulation, marine resources, HB621, Act 658, renewable energy, recycling, decommissioning, wind energy, solar power, solar facilities, wind turbines, energy infrastructure, end-of-life disposal, universal waste, recyclable materials, waste reduction, Department of Environmental Quality

Summary: The Senate Committee on Natural Resources met on May 14 and approved the April 29 minutes. The committee first heard HB 1056, which authorizes transfer of certain state property in Natchitoches Parish tied to a former school building now considered dilapidated and a nuisance; it was reported favorably. HB 841, described as a landman code of conduct bill and expropriation-related measure, was voluntarily deferred so the sponsor could work on additional changes over the interim. The committee then took up HB 804, the Louisiana Energy Protection Act, which would bar future lawsuits seeking climate-change damages against fossil fuel companies and other entities. Supporters said it would prevent speculative climate litigation while preserving legitimate claims for permit violations and other existing statutory causes of action. Opponents from coastal litigation and the Sierra Club argued the bill was drafted too broadly and could affect legacy cases, property rights, and regulatory enforcement; the committee adopted Amendment 3875 to grandfather existing filed cases and make the bill effective upon gubernatorial signature, then reported the bill favorably as amended. HB 621, requiring recycling of decommissioned renewable energy infrastructure and updating the state’s waste framework for modern energy components, was reported favorably. HB 637, which revises oil field site restoration fees and lowers rates for marginal, stripper, low-pressure, and incapable wells, was also reported favorably. Finally, SB 480, as amended, allowed boats to anchor in Oyster Bayou so long as they are not within an oyster lease and someone remains on board; the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably before adjourning.

Transcript Highlights:

• well sites.
• These fees help prevent the state from bearing the full cost of orphaned wells.
• So what this does is it sets up a new structure. ...wells that produce very little.
• wells at less than 50 percent of the full fee, oil from stripper wells less than 25 percent of the full
• fee, gas from low-pressure wells 40 percent of the full fee, and gas from incapable wells 17.5 percent

Bills: SB480 , HB621 , HB637 , HB804 , HB841 , HB1056

Committee: Senate Natural Resources

Keywords: fishing gear, Oyster Bayou, shrimping, regulation, marine resources, HB621, Act 658, renewable energy, recycling, decommissioning, wind energy, solar power, solar facilities, wind turbines, energy infrastructure, end-of-life disposal, universal waste, recyclable materials, waste reduction, Department of Environmental Quality

Transcript Highlights:

• Well, if you have a multi-unit residence, right, you're paying an aggregate.
• He goes, well, it's quite simple. It's easy. It's clear. And no one will stop us.
• So again, I left it going, well, that was a great demonstration of democracy.
• Oh, well, actually, Senator Parker, I feel like you, you covered a lot of the points.
• Well, I was going to say a couple of things, but thank you for your presentation.

Committee: Senate Energy And Telecommunications

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee, chaired by Senator Kevin Parker, considered several Public Service Law bills and advanced each one to the Rules Committee after brief discussion and recorded no votes or without-recommendation votes on some measures. The bills included proposals to prohibit utilities from using ratepayer funds for certain activities (1012A), establish minimum standards for payment plans for eligible customers (1327), adjust residential fixed charges (1329), require the Public Service Commission to consider economic impacts when setting rates (1847), require utilities to adopt PSC-authorized equity ratios and returns on equity (1896), create the Rate-Hike Notice Act (5553C), suspend certain utility rate changes while allowing retroactive revenue recovery (5593), allow consideration of non-economic losses in penalty determinations (7165A), change the composition of the Public Service Commission (7328A), and let utilities retain revenues above authorized returns on equity (7693). Members asked questions about who would be affected by the bills, including whether fixed-charge reductions would apply to vacant units or vacation homes and whether economic-impact considerations could affect customers differently depending on where they live; the chair and sponsors generally explained the measures as territory-wide or applicable to all residential customers, with no occupancy or income-based circuit breaker in the text. The committee then heard testimony from Alexandra Fasulo, introduced as an entrepreneur and farmer in Schuylerville, about her concerns regarding the Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) and utility-scale solar development on farmland and grasslands. She argued that solar developers were pressuring landowners, including older and lower-income property owners, into long-term leases, that ORES approves most projects despite local opposition, and that the process lacks transparency, with redacted documents and limited public access to information. She also criticized the siting of solar projects on productive farmland and said decommissioning rules could leave equipment buried in the soil. Committee members responded that the Legislature has already taken steps to protect high-quality soils, that ORES was created by statute and operates within the Public Service Department, and that DEC and ORES are supposed to work together rather than ORES superseding DEC. Several senators said they were sympathetic to concerns about farmland and community engagement, but also emphasized the need to expand renewable energy and balance that with land preservation. Members suggested that specific complaints about ORES transparency or solar siting could be addressed through future legislation or by inviting ORES and PSC officials back for further discussion.

Transcript Highlights:

• Well, Section 49-65... ...when the right-hand lanes are congested.
• Condi want to testify as well? Yes, sir. Please come on up.
• Condi want to testify as well? Yes, sir. Please come on up.
• Committee, well, is there anybody in the audience who wishes to testify?
• Well, what I can tell you is that you probably can't see, but Senator Hart is busily taking notes.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• That could be for any individual that is out there as well.
• Well, thank you for being proactive.
• So very excited to have their expertise here on the committee as well.
• While we're transitioning, we'll just do a quick vote on the consent calendar as well.
• Well, actually, hers, his too, because she's not here. All the absent members.

Committee: House Military and Veterans Affairs

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So my mom’s back, and then my Aunt Sherry, District 21, as well.
• But they’ve been very well received.
• It provides clarity in certain... but they've been very well received.
• This bill retains multiple item procedures that are working well.
• As he said, it's been very well vetted by those... ...everybody's input.

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• SO, YOU KNOW, THERE IS THE COMPONENT AS WELL.
• IT'S NOT JUST THAT THERE IS A HIGH INVALIDATION SO, YOU KNOW, THERE IS THE COMPONENT AS WELL.
• I THINK IT'S WELL ESTABLISHED FLORIDIANS LOVE FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY.
• WELL-MEANING PETITIONERS SIGNING THESE PETITIONS THINK THEIR COUNTY IS USA.
• REMOTE FLORIDIANS FROM THESE MEETINGS AND ABANDON THEM FROM ENTERING THE BUILDING.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> we would look to have them well we would look to have them well currently<00:21:53.840><c> once<
• Well, what does the study be effective. Well, what does the study show?
• So, we're talking well over police.
• </c> abandoned cars by the side of the road. abandoned cars by the side of the road.
• . well. well.

Committee: Senate Commerce

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• What we're trying to do is keep bad actors in this country, as well as countries outside of the U.S.,
• Well, from there, there was some confusion in the role of the supervising nurse.
• Because sometimes what, well, a lot of times what happens is you get your initial mammogram and it shows
• Generally, this bill will address billing fraud as well as timely reimbursements for the good actors.
• The bill prohibits the conveyance of land, as well as the sale, lease, or sublease of state land, to

Summary: The caucus reviewed a long list of Senate bills and memorials, mostly on consent calendars, covering housing, elections, health care, public safety, land use, transportation, and water. Several measures focused on housing and local government regulation, including limits on municipal interference with home design standards, restrictions on alleged “malicious delays” in permitting, and rules on exactions. Election-related bills addressed internet access for voting equipment, timekeeping requirements for election systems, primary election timing, precinct committeeman vacancies, and other election administration changes. Other topics included liquor law updates, assisted living facility rules, deed and title fraud prevention, a Freedom of Speech Monument committee, renaming public spaces, and a bill restricting gender transition procedures for minors. Health and human services bills drew discussion on behavioral health technician definitions and AHCCCS/DHS coordination, Medicaid billing during facility ownership changes, breast cancer screening cost-sharing, naturopathic physicians administering IV antibiotics and similar drugs, safe-haven newborn surrender at hospitals, and reporting requirements for dialysis social workers. In public safety and judiciary, members considered bills on probation for dangerous crimes against children, sex offender registration limitations, victim restitution costs, unlawful alerting, increased penalties for unlawful flight, and a new offense for motor fuel theft. One member noted a no vote on extending the Vulnerable Adult System Study Committee, saying it would become a long-running study committee, while supporters said the committee had produced useful recommendations. The caucus also heard land, agriculture, energy, water, and transportation measures, including creation of a foreign entity land review commission, restrictions on transporting Mexican gray wolf pups with state resources, water reuse and banking provisions, solar installation disclosures and roof inspections, a larger revolving fund loan cap, and several congressional memorials. Transportation items included roadable aircraft registration, motor vehicle booting rules, military property signage, a towing and impound study committee, and photo enforcement penalties. Public safety bills included extending traumatic event counseling programs and requiring state data sharing with the federal government regarding unauthorized aliens. No formal votes were taken in the transcript; members mostly asked clarifying questions and several sponsors explained the intent and practical effects of their bills.

Transcript Highlights:

• poverty level, so we know that our community members are suffering, not just tribal, but non-tribal as well
• As I always have, these are important issues to me as well.
• A lot of them have already abandoned low-income communities and so I'm wondering if we're looking at
• in the larger subset but certainly smaller format grocery stores need an opportunity to thrive as well
• How would these, well, first of all, let me clarify.

Committee: House Agriculture

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The east fire well as the wider region.
• We have received some federal funding as well. We have received some federal funding as well.
• </c> as well. Or is it Wiggins? I'm sorry. as well. Or is it Wiggins? I'm sorry.
• And so, this is a local uh area as well.
• Thank you. connectivity as well, expand connectivity as well, expand accessibility<01:23:25.199><c> to

Bills: HF1972 , HF229 , HF1090 , HF1084 , HF1307 , HF1274 , HF1609 , HF2110 , HF211 , HF216 , HF222 , HF224 , HF225 , HF203 , HF206 , HF207 , HF208 , HF227 , HF246 , HF427 , HF466 , HF502 , HF680 , HF971

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: community center, Breckenridge, capital investment, state bonds, economic development, HF229, North Branch Area Hockey Association, Stacy Ice Arena, Chisago County, general fund appropriation, grant, ice arena, hockey rink, youth sports, recreational facility, community arena, nonprofit, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, local infrastructure

Transcript Highlights:

• She also pursues creative passions in writing, ceramics, and guitar, reflecting a well-rounded and dedicated
• She also pursues creative passions in writing, ceramics, and guitar, reflecting a well-rounded and dedicated
• Currently, Amari is on a mission to advance the well-being of our youth.
• Currently, Amari is on a mission to advance the well-being of our youth.
• Currently, Amari is on a mission to advance the well-being of our youth.

Bills: HR209 , SB3131 , SB2494 , SB2447 , SB2727 , SB2145 , SB2143 , HR22 , HCR22 , HR97 , HCR105 , HR138 , HCR146 , HCR16 , HCR35 , HCR40 , HR3 , HCR4 , HR161 , HCR171 , HR109 , HCR117 , HR33 , HCR33 , HR141 , HCR149 , HR190 , HCR200 , HR193 , HCR203 , HR194 , HCR204 , HR196 , HCR206 , HR197 , HCR207 , HR191 , HCR201 , HR12 , HCR10 , HR148 , HCR157 , HR184 , HCR194 , HR195 , HCR205 , HR192 , HCR202 , HR173 , HCR183 , HR179 , HCR189 , HR181 , HCR191 , HR21 , HCR21 , HR23 , HCR24 , HR60 , HCR66 , HR113 , HCR121 , HR145 , HCR153 , HR74 , HCR82 , HR77 , HCR85 , HR90 , HCR98 , HR27 , HCR36 , HR165 , HCR175 , HR187 , HCR197 , HR5 , HCR6 , SB2054

Keywords: entertainment, comedy, youth wellness, cultural identity, Hawaiian culture, mental health, public service, job title, administrative assistant, executive assistant, state personnel, civil service, modernization, employment standards, bribery, corruption, statute of limitations, public servant, criminal justice, campaign finance

Transcript Highlights:

• Well, thank again. I did my closing. Now, Assemblymember, you may close, please. Well, thank again.
• Well, thank you, Madam Chair.
• So we would like to see that limited as well, as well as any regulatory authority to the AG.
• Well, nothing does.
• Well, I appreciate the author.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on privacy, accessibility, labor, and public safety. AB 1798 by Assemblymember Wilson would bar life and disability insurers from using non-diagnostic genetic information, including direct-to-consumer test results, in underwriting. Supporters argued the bill would protect privacy and encourage genetic testing, while insurers opposed it as unnecessary and said genetic data should be treated like other predictive health information. The bill passed the committee on a 7-0 vote and was held open for absent members. AB 2190 by Assemblymember Wallace would create website accessibility standards based on WCAG guidelines and add affirmative defenses intended to reduce serial litigation while improving access for people with disabilities. Disability advocates supported the measure as a needed civil-rights update, while business groups warned it could increase liability and create unclear compliance obligations. The bill passed 9-0 and was sent to Appropriations. AB 2721 by Assemblymember Carrillo would require hotels to post notice when they know or should know that U.S. Customs and Border Protection or ICE are using the premises, with supporters saying workers and guests deserve transparency and safety. Hotel and business groups opposed it, citing privacy, liability, and concerns about interfering with federal operations. The committee voted 6-2 to pass the bill to Appropriations, with the roll left open. AB 2027 by Assemblymember Ward would restrict employers from using worker data to train AI systems that replace workers and limit sharing of worker data for automation; labor groups supported it and business and public-sector groups opposed it as too broad. The bill passed 7-2 to Appropriations, with the roll left open. The committee also heard AB 1837 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, which would extend and tighten privacy rules for transit agencies’ use of forward-facing cameras to enforce bus-lane violations; supporters said the cameras improve transit flow and safety, and the bill was presented with amendments, though no final vote is reflected in the transcript excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• along with the budget that has all the statutory changes required to, um, implement the budget as well
• along with the budget that has all the statutory changes required to, um, implement the budget as well
• along with the budget that has all the statutory changes required to, um, implement the budget as well
• People do use them to get to jobs, as well as for active transportation and recreation.
• Okay, um, well, thank you, Mr. Chair and members of the committee.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Well, basically, you couldn't function.
• We don't abandon the system because they're imperfect.
• That addresses the abandoned grow.
• Well, that's kind of my concern.
• Well, thank you for the question.

Bills: SB1687 , HB1687 , HB4431 , HB2894 , HB2979 , HB3262 , HB3298 , HB3369 , HB3431 , HB3462 , SB1226 , SB1876 , SB1916 , SB1920 , HB3467 , HB3498 , HB3500 , HB3521 , HB3581 , HB3650 , HB3673 , HB3764 , HB3767 , HB3781 , HB3800 , HB3831 , HB3834 , HB3941 , HB2749 , HB3970 , HB3972 , HB3979 , HB3980 , HB3981 , HB3996 , HB4095 , HB4104 , HB4191 , HB4248 , HB4298 , HB4338 , HB4427 , HB4428 , HJR1023 , HB3660 , HB3718 , HB4326 , HB3443 , HB3880 , HB3649 , HB3000 , SB1651 , SB504 , SB372 , SB1326 , SB1633 , SB248 , SB1242 , SB1238 , SB423 , SB1989 , SB1286 , SB904 , SB1213 , SB1216 , SB1827 , SB65 , SB1390 , SB259 , SB1944 , SB540 , SB2139 , SB346 , SB1595 , SB1400 , SB1555 , SB1209 , SB2110 , SB1670 , SB1061 , SB2104 , HR1057 , SB1946 , SB1734 , SB1316 , SB1360 , SB1557 , SB1684 , SB2049 , SB1410 , SB2011 , SB1437 , SB1204 , SB1732 , SB1775 , SB2084 , SB1380 , SB1572 , SB1772 , SB1224 , SB710 , SB1338 , SB1266 , SB1303 , SB1307 , SB1562 , SB1794 , SB1191 , SB1983 , SB1832 , SB1448 , SB1534 , SB1593 , SB1597 , SB1630 , SB1489 , SB1726 , SB1796 , SB1806 , SB1877 , SB1451 , SB1553 , SB1632 , SB1423 , SB1425 , SB1502 , SB2180 , SB1725 , SB2182 , HB3003 , HB3004 , HB4434 , HB4324 , HB4342 , HB2137 , HB4432 , SJR50 , SJR52 , SJR53

Keywords: driver licenses, exam proctor, Service Oklahoma, commercial training, background checks, advance directive, advance health care directive, health care proxy, medical power of attorney, durable power of attorney for health care, living will, surrogate decision-maker, default surrogate, health care agent, capacity determination, supported decision making, mental health directive, psychiatric advance directive, end-of-life care, life-sustaining treatment

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:07:52.080><c> courage</c><00:07:52.479><c> and</c> Well, thank you for your courage and Well,
• There is no discretion here. a psychologist as well typically will be a psychologist as well typically
• </c> safety of the community as well. safety of the community as well.
• </c> "Well, we're on a time crunch." "Well, we're on a time crunch."
• And I said, "Well, company he's with. And I said, "Well, that's<01:34:48.560><c> good."

Keywords: This meeting was split into two parts due to a technical issue. This is the complete meeting pulled from backups. Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:01 24RS HB198: “Angela’s Law”: 00:01:22 KRS Chapter 202C: 00:11:50 Eminent Domain: 00:54:35, 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the June 10, 2025 minutes, then took up House Bill 198, Angela’s Law, sponsored by Representative Samara Heavrin. The bill would add a new aggravating circumstance in death-penalty cases when an offender abuses the corpse of a kidnapping or murder victim by engaging in deviate sexual intercourse, sexual intercourse, or sexual contact. Representative Heavrin and the victim’s parents described the underlying case and argued the current law does not adequately account for postmortem sexual abuse, leaving the offender parole-eligible despite the family’s view that the conduct warranted harsher punishment. Several members expressed sympathy and support, and one member suggested the proposal should be drafted carefully so it would apply broadly enough to cover co-conspirators or multiple offenders. No vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided. The committee then heard an informational presentation on KRS Chapter 202C from Judge Lisa Payne Jones and Shauna Mitchell of the Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health. They explained that Chapter 202C, enacted in 2021 to close a gap in the civil-commitment statutes, applies to respondents found incompetent to stand trial who are charged with qualifying serious offenses such as capital offenses, certain Class A and Class B felonies causing death or serious injury, rape in the first degree, or sodomy in the first degree. The process begins with a Commonwealth’s petition, followed by a prompt evidentiary hearing, appointment of a guardian ad litem, and then a commitment hearing if the offense is proven. The presenters outlined the procedural standards and recent statutory changes. At the evidentiary hearing, the Commonwealth must prove the charged offense by a preponderance of the evidence before a judge, with the respondent able to present defenses; if the Commonwealth fails, the respondent must be released. If the case proceeds, the commitment hearing requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt of at least one involuntary-commitment criterion, and the hearing may be before a jury if requested. They noted that a 2024 amendment changed the commitment criteria from requiring all four factors to only one, and added language about recent criminal behavior and prior involuntary hospitalizations under Chapters 202A or 202B. If commitment is ordered, the respondent is placed in a designated forensic psychiatric facility, currently KCPC.

Transcript Highlights:

• We will have a number of speaker cards as well.
• Well, it's in the evening time.
• Veles and McNeil, thank you guys for being here as well.
• Well done.
• Well, actually, the statute requires that.

Summary: The Legislative Auditing Committee heard several local-government audit requests and unanimously approved each one. The first item was Baker County, where county commissioners asked for an operational and financial audit because of repeated late audits, concerns about the finance office, and lack of confidence in county financial reporting. The county clerk supported an audit but argued it should be countywide and include all constitutional officers; she also described a dispute over access to the county finance system and pending litigation. After brief questions, the committee adopted a 9-0 motion directing the Auditor General to perform an operational audit of Baker County’s financial operations and records, with scope to be finalized during the audit. The committee then approved an audit request for the Concord Estates Community Development District in Osceola County. Senator Arrington said residents alleged excessive board compensation, large unexplained spending, missing financial reports, and refusal to provide records or hold open meetings. Residents and a board member testified about rising assessments, deteriorating amenities, and lack of transparency. The committee voted 10-0 to direct an operational audit of the CDD. It also approved, by 10-0 votes, operational audits of the town of Melbourne Beach, based on allegations of fiscal and operational improprieties and lawsuits that had cost the town more than $150,000, and the city of Apalachicola, where Senator Simon said longstanding water utility failures, grant issues, and consent-order problems warranted review. The final request was for a financial and operational audit of Cape Coral’s Building Department. Representative G. Lombardo said building-fee revenues appeared to be transferred for non-building purposes, permit processing was inconsistent, and the department relied heavily on a private firm while the building official had prior ties to that firm. Industry representatives testified that building funds were being diverted, service levels were suffering, and private-provider inspections were not always reflected in fee reductions. The committee adopted the motion 10-0. After completing all agenda items, the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Well,<01:13:15.640><c> I</c> Well, I Well, I just<01:13:17.040><c> to</c><01:13:17.120><c> that,</c><
• Well, Mr.
• &gt;&gt; Well, &gt;&gt; Well, &gt;&gt; Well, there<03:41:13.240><c> there</c><03:41:13.480><c> is</c>
• This is new as well.
• well you can disagree with me with &gt;&gt; Well well you can disagree with me with what<04:29:17.920

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 12 February, 2026; 9:30 AM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I hope you guys are doing well today. My name is Kimron Hurt.
• </c> situation where they're moving as well situation where they're moving as well as<00:38:36.960><c
• Well, that’s not really in their mission.
• well-managed well-managed and<01:50:23.560><c> when</c><01:50:23.760><c> there</c><01:50:23.920><c>
• Well, not if they committed new crimes.

Committee: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. HB 655 would limit collection of unpaid motor vehicle taxes, fees, and penalties to the most recent five consecutive years of delinquency. The Department of Transportation opposed the bill, saying it could significantly affect state and county revenues and that the fiscal impact was hard to estimate. The Tax Foundation noted the bill would shorten the existing collection period, while an individual testifier supported it as a narrow measure that would help owners of old or inherited vehicles. In questioning, the department said it could not quantify the cost but suggested it would prefer case-by-case flexibility rather than a fixed five-year limit. HB 697 would authorize Department of Transportation and Department of Law Enforcement personnel to inspect and certify evidence from automated speed enforcement systems and would appropriate funds for the program. The Department of Transportation supported the measure, citing the workload created by the red-light camera pilot and the need to assist police and prosecutors. The Department of the Attorney General supported the concept but recommended technical amendments so the verification language would apply consistently across the chapter and allow the appropriate reviewing entity to act. The committee also heard support from the AAHU Metropolitan Planning Organization and opposition from three individuals. HB 711 would require defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child while driving under the influence to provide financial support to the surviving child. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing that criminal restitution must be tied to verified losses and that this type of long-term support is better handled in civil court, where trusts, conservatorships, and insurance claims can be addressed. The Department of Transportation supported the bill as a deterrent to impaired driving, and police, prosecutors, and an injury prevention group also submitted support. Members questioned whether the measure was better suited to civil litigation, and the public defender agreed that the civil system was the proper venue. HB 108 would allow direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees and require county liquor commissions to adopt rules. The Attorney General raised constitutional concerns, saying the bill’s different treatment of out-of-state manufacturers could violate the dormant Commerce Clause and recommended revisions. Brewers and distillers testified in support, saying the bill would put beer and spirits on a similar footing with wine direct shipment, help small producers reach consumers, and support the local economy without increasing underage access. They also said the bill should be amended to address grandfathering language. No final votes or committee actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Somebody who has been very well respected, been appointed that job nine times.
• Senator Blanco has this well in hand. Thank you, sir. Alright, thank you, Kelly.
• Well, this is. It's a good time to say, I know nothing, nothing.
• Well, Uncle Paul's old enough to know his parents at Texas A&M in the 1980s.
• Alright, let's see if anybody in the public loves it as well.

Bills: HB148 , HB334 , HB554 , HB762 , HB1520 , HB1593 , HB3526 , HB3810 , HB5092 , SB2215 , HB2607 , HB148

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: family leave, leave pool, county employee, sick leave, vacation leave, family care, pandemic, guardianship, HB 554, fireworks, Juneteenth, Juneteenth holiday, retail fireworks permit, Texas Occupations Code, Local Government Code, county commissioners court, drought conditions, Texas A&M Forest Service, fire safety, holiday sales