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• It allows medical businesses to sell medical cannabis to other medically endorsed businesses or medical
• combo businesses, and it strengthens their obligation to participate in the market.
• It allows medical businesses to sell medical cannabis to other medically endorsed businesses or medical
• combo businesses, and it strengthens their obligation to participate in the market.
• Seeing that there is no further business in front of the committee, we are adjourned.

Bills: HF1224, HF1615, HF2403

Keywords: foreclosure, mortgage postponement, homeowners, redemption period, Minnesota Statutes, cannabis, hemp, lower-potency, edibles, regulations, licensing, local control, consumer safety, age restrictions, commerce policy, financial institutions, insurance regulation, limited long-term care insurance, Medicare supplement, health insurance

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• Of these new businesses.
• The bill guarantees that businesses like ours and future medical cannabis businesses can maintain patient
• For medical businesses, micro-businesses that want to serve the medical community, I appreciate everyone's
• If this bill is amended and passed, I truly believe 90% of the micro businesses will be out of business
• It is going to start off with a shortage of canopy, but as these micro businesses and mezzo businesses

Bills: HF1545, HF2426, HF1615, HF2403

Keywords: medical cannabis, cultivation, cannabinoid products, plant canopy, Minnesota statutes, cannabis, hemp, lower-potency, edibles, regulations, licensing, local control, consumer safety, age restrictions, commerce policy, financial institutions, insurance regulation, limited long-term care insurance, Medicare supplement, health insurance

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• So u members if business and the like.
• <00:02:37.519> be<00:02:37.920> um of business today will be um of business today will
• modifications to the Minnesota Business modifications to the Minnesota Business Corporations<00:
• We're also bind the organization.
• , micro businesses that uh businesses, micro businesses that want<01:09:37.759> to<01:09:37.920

Bills: HF1545, HF2426, HF1615, HF2403

Keywords: medical cannabis, cultivation, cannabinoid products, plant canopy, Minnesota statutes, cannabis, hemp, lower-potency, edibles, regulations, licensing, local control, consumer safety, age restrictions, commerce policy, financial institutions, insurance regulation, limited long-term care insurance, Medicare supplement, health insurance

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• unintended am looking at the unintended am looking at the unintended consequences to our small businesses
• and consequences to our small businesses and consequences to our small businesses and to others and
• reading the workers said we'll start by reading the workers said we'll start by reading the workers comp code
• And comp code and it's about that thick. And comp code and it's about that thick.

Bills: SB199, HB142, SB86, HB152, HB297, SB1, SB1

Keywords: parental leave, state employees, local education agencies, adoption, work-life balance, family support, portable benefits, portable benefit account, independent contractor, gig worker, 1099 worker, freelancer, app-based worker, rideshare, delivery driver, worker benefits, health insurance, retirement benefits, life insurance, income replacement insurance

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• I'm talking about this organization dealing in the central business districts with central...
• away businesses and visitors.
• As it relates to businesses, business is pretty stable in downtown Dallas.
• That's how we deal with businesses.
• If there's not any other business that needs to come before the committee, with no other business coming

Bills: HB22, SB250, SB375, SB536, SB845, SB1633, SB1944, SB1957, SB2081, SB2137, SB2262, SB2299, SB2419, SB2452, SB2522, SB2549, SB2594, SB2605, SB2631, SB2639, SB2675, SB3029, SJR60, HB22, HB1392, HB2525

Keywords: emergency communication, broadband, funding, natural disasters, technology, HB 22, Texas broadband development office, comptroller, emergency communications, early warning systems, disaster alerts, natural disaster notifications, interoperable communications, interoperable emergency radio, public safety communications, 9-1-1, next generation 9-1-1, NG911, broadband grants, low-interest loans

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• Seeing none, we have more business to attend to. Senators, okay, maybe they have questions.
• This creates unnecessary uncertainty for businesses and harms our tax competitiveness ranking.
• in our tax code, and maintain... ...Texas's status as the best state to do business in.
• It is not pro-business. In fact, it will hurt economic development.
• No business wants to move to any city that is constantly— The PR effect is damaging.

Bills: SB250, SB375, SB536, SB845, SB1633, SB1944, SB1957, SB2081, SB2137, SB2262, SB2299, SB2419, SB2452, SB2522, SB2549, SB2594, SB2605, SB2631, SB2639, SB2675, SB3029, SJR60, HB22, HB1392, HB2525, HB22

Keywords: municipal annexation, railroad, adjacent areas, local government, property rights, healthcare provider, Harris County Hospital District, hospital funding, healthcare services, public health program, home loans, nurses, veterans, public servants, Texas Heroes program, low-interest loans, social workers, housing assistance, SB 1633, Texas Tax Code

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• We'll have a number to get busy. Call the first bill, please. HB 91, Representative Hill.
• elections I've been keeping up with for a long time, if the canvassing board, if there's hanky-panky business
• canvassing board if<00:12:31.000> there's<00:12:31.200> hanky-panky<00:12:31.880> business
• <00:12:32.240> going<00:12:32.520> on if there's hanky-panky business going on if there's
• hanky-panky business going on anywhere,<00:12:33.400> they're<00:12:33.560> not<00:12:

Bills: HB91, HB95, HB255, HB318, HB91, HB95, HB255, HB318

Keywords: county housing authority, public housing, housing authority, affordable housing, low-income housing, mixed-use development, community facilities, subsidiary, affiliate, public corporation, municipal tax exemption, deed tax, mortgage tax, probate fee, bond financing, housing project, urban redevelopment, rural housing, public-private partnership, eminent domain

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• As a matter of pending business, the chair lays out Senate Bill 14.
• We had a coalition letter of over 130 organizations.
• Lives, the ACOG, the organizations, the AMA.
• Pending business, the chair lays out Senate Bill 14.
• With that, there is no other business.

Bills: SB10, SB16, SB6, SB 6, SB 10, SB 16

Keywords: trafficking, prostitution, affirmative defense, victims, criminal justice reform, victim rights, criminal justice, judicial reform, court procedures, mental health services, criminal penalties, court security, SB 6, Woman and Child Protection Act, abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, pro-life

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• And it would apply to all the codes, including three new codes: elections, penal, and health and safety
• Three new codes: the elections code, the penal code, and the health and safety code.
• The health and safety code includes some air quality... provisions.
• Any of those shift over to the health and safety code.
• The code was very clear in the election code that counties maintain and register voters.

Bills: HB5691, SB427, SB2623, SB2858

Keywords: municipal management district, bonds, assessments, property taxes, economic development, eminent domain, special district, SB 427, local government, political subdivision, state loan, state grant, financial reporting, annual financial statement, annual report, county report, municipal finance, water district, municipality, county auditor

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• Senate Bill 2133 will amend Section 351.152 of the tax code to the list of cities entitled to receive
• Senate Bill 1483 amends Chapter 351 of the tax code to extend the convention...
• For small businesses, who are the backbone of our communities, this means a reliable stream of income
• You know, the businesses here make more money than that. We're not having to educate.
• It ensures the state rebate is provided to the organization that allows for it to be received and is

Bills: SB1071, SB1444, SB1483, SB1556, SB1703, SB1756, SB1854, SB2036, SB2133, SB2297, SB2622, SB2779, SB2955, SB2979

Keywords: municipality, tax revenue, hotel project, convention center, economic development, hotel tax, municipal authority, local governments, local authority, convention centers, hotel occupancy tax, municipal finance, local tax revenue, tourism, hotel and convention center project, Tax Code Chapter 351, city revenue, special district, Texas municipalities, venue financing

Bills: HB1845, HB2192, HB2438, HB2529, HB2607, HB2658, HB3348, HB3505, HB3305

Keywords: rural prosecution, salary assistance, staffing grant, legal support, criminal justice, fireworks, permit requirements, sale, county regulations, public safety, hospital district, administration, elections, director qualifications, public contracts, salary supplement, county judges, judicial functions, state law, government compensation

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• Sheriff lays out a spending business. Yeah. The Chair lays out a pending business, House Bill 145.
• Chair lays out his pending business House Bill 267.
• Chair lays out his pending business. HCR 101.
• Chair lays out his pending business HJR 8.
• The Chair lays out his pending business.

Bills: HB 246, HB 796, HB 1056, HB 1544, HB 1846, HB 2001, HB 2618, HB 2625, HB 2869, HB 2898, HB 3069, HB 3114, HB 3157, HB 3228, HJR 98

Keywords: federal directives, state authority, Tenth Amendment, government enforcement, local governance, gold standard, legal tender, currency, transactional currency, financial transactions, electronic payment systems, state finance, regulatory compliance, electric trucks, charging infrastructure, advisory council, transportation, sustainability, criminal penalties, official information

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• There are a number of organizations who have knowledge in this area.
• and the nurse practice code.
• As was stated, Texas Education Code out.
• Texas School Nurses Organization believes this is a good start.
• Members, there's no further business to come before the committee.

Bills: SB207, SB611, SB920, SB1174, SB1207, SB1325, SB1396, SB1551, SB1619

Keywords: SB 207, Texas Education Code, public school attendance, excused absence, mental health appointment, mental health care, behavioral health, school district, student absenteeism, same-day return, health care professionals, physician certification, religious holy days, court appearance, DFPS, foster care, education policy, student wellness, school mental health, attendance policy

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• We'll pick up where we left off in the Chair lays out as a matter of pending business, Senate Bill 1349
• Chairman, many of these are small businesses.
• This distributor's poor payment history has irreparably damaged our small business.
• Every small business is different, and you need unique characteristics.
• . business is only pro-Sazerac, and I look forward to your questions.

Bills: SB8, SB650, SB667, SB779, SB1349, SB1355, SB1378, SB1585, SB1721, SB2312, SB 8

Keywords: immigration enforcement, ICE agreements, sheriff grants, law enforcement, county jail, federal immigration law, China, Chinese-affiliated entities, Chinese military companies, People's Republic of China, Chinese Communist Party, divestment, state pension funds, public retirement systems, Teacher Retirement System, Employees Retirement System, Permanent School Fund, Texas Comptroller, foreign investment, national security

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• <00:10:01.040> from verification organizations from verification organizations from publishing
• use voter roles to review organizations use voter roles to review accuracy,<00:10:09.279> identify
• HB 67 adds the word publish, which could expose these organizations to legal risk.
• Well, if there is no further business, we will stand adjourned.
• , >> Well, if there is no further business, >> Well, if there is no further business,

Bills: SB249, SB259, HB67, HB214

Keywords: municipal tax, license fee, local tax increase, ordinance, public hearing, 30-day notice, municipal notice requirements, city council, town council, Alabama municipalities, Code of Alabama 1975, Section 11-45-2, open meetings website, newspaper publication, local government finance, tax transparency, fee increase, municipal ordinance procedure, University of South Alabama, Board of Trustees

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• and towns, and this is where 68% of our residents reside and 100% of our residents, tourists, and businesses
• residents, reside and 100% of our residents, tourist<00:31:33.520> and<00:31:33.760> businesses
• <00:31:34.640> uh<00:31:34.799> go<00:31:35.039> for tourist and businesses
• uh go for tourist and businesses uh go for services.<00:31:36.159> I<00:31:36.399> could

Bills: SF0069, SF0070, SF0016, HB0078, HJ0002, HB0085, HB0086

Keywords: wastewater, stormwater, infrastructure, environmental quality, public data, data collection, funding, study, water development, irrigation, public works, agricultural supply, municipal water, grazing lands, subleasing, non-owned livestock, state lands, rental fees, agricultural policy, land management

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• The clerk is trying to keep chain of custody tight, keep the count organized, document procedures, and
• , tight, keep the count organized, tight, keep the count organized, document<00:57:38.559> procedures
• Gray compiled a large report of findings and a recommendation concerning violation of the election code
• , alleged violation of the election code, alleged violation of the election code, the<01:08:50.880
• code violation. code violation.

Bills: SF0069, SF0070, SF0016, HB0078, HJ0002, HB0085, HB0086

Keywords: wastewater, stormwater, infrastructure, environmental quality, public data, data collection, funding, study, water development, irrigation, public works, agricultural supply, municipal water, grazing lands, subleasing, non-owned livestock, state lands, rental fees, agricultural policy, land management

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• Why is that someone else's business?
• Why is that someone else's business?
• I'm the director of the Governor's Organized Crime Commission.
• I know how busy you all are.
• For me, as a business owner, to use a drone, right?

Bills: SB40, SB104, SB136, SB164

Keywords: SB40, Driver Privacy and Safety Act, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate reader, vehicle surveillance, privacy, data sharing, law enforcement data, immigration enforcement, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, civil liberties, surveillance, public records, Inspection of Public Records Act, New Mexico State Police, Department of Public Safety, data sovereignty, vehicle tracking

Bills: HB 220, HB 783, HB 2240, HB 3336, HB 4202, HB 4449, HB 4904, HB 3441, HB 4284

Keywords: sexual assault, healthcare facilities, forensic examination, survivor support, emergency contraceptive, online impersonation, civil liability, social media, identity theft, defamation, counseling damages, injunctive relief, public health, safety regulations, community health, state standards, healthcare access, identification, real estate, proof of identity

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• I am in the oil and gas business and I participate in oil and gas. I would want these...
• their natural gas utility throughout the state, and this bill relates to that business.
• This is a cash flow negative business, which means the business doesn't generate enough cash to cover
• Let me return to business, and let me do one thing before I recognize Senator Hancock.
• Thank you, members. business to come before, I'm sorry, we'll leave the bill pending.

Bills: HB1237, HB2663, HB3071, HB4384

Keywords: occupational licenses, renewal, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, registration, license expiration, HB 2663, inactive well, plugging extension, Railroad Commission of Texas, RRC, oil and gas, orphan wells, well cleanup, well plugging, abandoned wells, surface equipment removal, electric service termination, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, Section 89.029

Summary: The Senate Committee on Natural Resources heard several House bills dealing with environmental regulation, oil and gas safety, landfill permits, and utility cost recovery. HB 1237, by Rep. Geren and sponsored by Sen. Zaffirini, would extend TCEQ occupational license renewal deadlines from 30 days to 90 days, allow renewal up to one year with higher fees, and require a new application after longer expiration; the committee substitute clarified that applicants may continue working only until renewal is approved or denied and set a 180-day cutoff for renewal. HB 3071, sponsored by Sen. Hancock, would require TCEQ to cancel certain long-dormant municipal solid waste permits; members discussed concerns about precedent, ownership changes, and whether the bill should be narrowed, and the bill was left pending with a committee substitute expected. The committee also heard HB 2663, sponsored by Sen. Birdwell, which would require operators of inactive oil and gas wells to remove or de-energize electrical equipment after 10 years and authorize Railroad Commission penalties for false compliance. Testimony from landowners, cattle raisers, and the Sierra Club supported the bill as a wildfire-prevention measure, and the bill was left pending. HB 4384, also by Rep. Darby and sponsored by Sen. Birdwell, would let natural gas utilities defer certain infrastructure costs for later recovery through the GRIP process; utility representatives supported it as credit-positive and consistent with existing accounting, while consumer advocates opposed it as increasing rates without enough oversight. The committee discussed possible amendments to add more cost controls, and the bill was left pending. Later, the committee voted HB 2563, the companion to SB 2510, favorably to the full Senate by a 5-0 vote and ordered it certified for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee then took up HB 143, which would codify interagency procedures for addressing electrical power line safety at well sites and related facilities after wildfire concerns; members said a committee substitute had been negotiated with agencies and stakeholders to clarify responsibilities, timelines, and inspection authority while reducing fiscal impact. No final vote was taken on HB 143, and the committee recessed with several bills still pending.