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• So we'll open public testimony and over here we can call up Scott Leaton and Henry Mangum. Mr.
• My name is Scott Leedon. I'm a police officer with the city of Corpus Christi.

Bills: HB104

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tax rate election, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, de minimis rate, local government, special district, tax increase, tax notice, public hearing, tax code, Health and Safety Code, Texas property taxes, taxing unit, election threshold, two-thirds vote, majority vote, budget approval

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• Since it does not appropriate new funding with me to testify in support of the bill is Scott Ford the
• director of the downtown Sacramento partnership Good morning chair wicks members of the committee Scott

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Chair calls Fred Wilshashin and I probably butchered that. that name, and Scott Seamster.
• I'm for My name is Scott Singster, and I am the Associate General Counsel for Texas, New Mexico. power

Bills: HB 431, HB 1522, HB 1922, HB 2467, HB 2468, HB 3228, HB 3229, HB 3306, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 4219, HB 4238, HB 4344, HB 4386, HB 4739

Keywords: HB 431, Texas Property Code, Property Code Chapter 202, solar roof tiles, solar shingles, solar energy device, homeowners association, HOA, property owners' association, POA, renewable energy, residential solar, distributed solar, roof-mounted solar, homeowner rights, architectural control, open meetings, public notice, transparency, government efficiency

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• SCOTT WITH FLORIDA RETAIL FEDERATION. HE IS SPEAKING FOR. I'M SO SORRY.
• SCOTT SHALIT FLORIDA RETAIL FEDERATION WAIVING IN SUPPORT. ANY DEBATE?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Scott West.
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• and that is Mr Scott West if you<00:15:25.320> would<00:15:26.279> come<00:15:26.519><
• c><00:15:39.959> am proceed thank you chair Elliot I am proceed thank you chair Elliot I am Scott
• West and I'm here for the Kentucky Scott West and I'm here for the Kentucky Association<00:15:42.560

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:02 HB 446: 00:01:44 HB 456: 00:07:08 Discussion in Opposition to HB 456: 00:15:20 HB 10: 00:26:18 HB 96: 00:36:54 HB 399: 00:56:31 HB 465: 01:03:04, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 446, as amended by committee substitute, which would expand third-degree assault protections to cover judges and justices of the Court of Justice and public transportation drivers. Supporters said the bill responds to violence and threats against judges and would extend protections already given to other public servants. Members generally supported the bill, though several suggested broadening it further to include circuit clerks or all officers of the court. The committee adopted the substitute and favorably passed HB 446 on an 18-0 vote. The committee then considered House Bill 456, a DUI-related cleanup bill sponsored by Representative Patrick Flanery and presented by County Attorney Joe Ross. The bill would add fentanyl, Flexeril, and clopene to the per se DUI list, treat driving on a suspended license as an aggravating circumstance, revise implied-consent notice language, and make changes to ignition interlock rules, including suspension periods and fees. Representative Scott West of the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers testified in opposition, warning that some interlock violations and fees could unfairly extend suspensions and discourage participation, while members and the sponsor said the bill would strengthen DUI enforcement and that non-listed substances could still support DUI charges under other provisions. The committee adopted the substitute and favorably passed HB 456 by a 16-0 vote with one pass. Finally, the committee began hearing House Bill 10, relating to the rights of real property owners, sponsored by Representatives Maryanne Proctor and Emily Callaway, with testimony from a Pacific Legal Foundation representative and a Boone County Sheriff’s Office staff attorney. The sponsors said the bill is intended to address squatting by defining squatters and improving property-owner remedies, and noted support from sheriffs and realtors. The transcript cuts off before the bill’s full presentation or any committee action on HB 10.

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• But I'm sure all the staff more recently—I've worked a little more with Scott and Alyssa and also Chris
• I am going to call Deputy Director Scott Chrysman to help me. No, absolutely. Sorry. Sorry.
• I’m asking how come we, as the public— I am going to call Deputy Director Scott Chrysman to help me with
• So I just want to—Scott Crispin with HCAI.
• Chris, Scott, and Alyssa have been absolutely necessary in this process to make sure that we are asking

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Tiffany Scott, President and CEO of Paratransit Inc. and PI Housing, in strong support.
• Scott Ford on behalf of Downtown Sacramento Partnership. Uh, property... Good morning, Chair Haney.
• Scott Ford, on behalf of Downtown Sacramento Partnership, a property-based improvement district representing
• Chairman, and Member Scott Weston on behalf... Mr.
• Chairman, and Member Scott Weston on behalf of the California State Pipe Trades Council, the State Association

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Scott Jenkins, Bankers for a Sustainable IOTA Program, waived in support.
• Scott Jenkins, Bankers for a Sustainable IOTA Program, two minutes or less. I'm...
• My name is Scott Jenkins. I represent the Bankers for a Sustainable IOTA Program.
• And the other component about it being voluntary, as Scott mentioned, maybe that's technically accurate
• Scott Jenkins, Florida Financial Services Association, waves in support.

Summary: The committee considered a long agenda of bills, with most measures reported favorably after brief sponsor presentations, amendments, and roll calls. Early bills included SB 658 on lien waivers/releases, SB 736 on Brownfields redevelopment, SB 1002 on utility service restrictions, SB 1132 on right-to-repair for certain equipment, and SB 1378 on restitution for leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage. Each was amended or discussed as needed and then approved by the committee. The committee also advanced SB 768 on foreign control interests in health care licensing, SB 772 on school diabetes management and access to glucagon, SB 1400 on removal of altered sexual depictions posted without consent, SB 1696 on prearranged transportation services, and SB 1374 on school district reporting requirements for educator arrests and misconduct. Several bills drew notable public testimony and debate. SB 1132 prompted strong support from the sponsor and agriculture interests, but opposition from equipment dealers, technology groups, and wireless industry representatives who argued the market already provides repair options and that the bill could harm dealer networks and security. SB 1730, the Live Local/affordable housing bill, received extensive discussion about parking reductions, height and density preemption, attorney’s fees, local government authority, and impacts on Monroe County and other areas; the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill favorably despite concerns from some members and advocates about parking, due process, and local control. SB 606 on public lodging and food service establishments also generated significant debate, with opponents warning it could displace long-term guests and vulnerable families, while the sponsor said it clarifies transient occupancy and removes ambiguity in the removal process; the bill passed after the committee rejected a related amendment. Other measures advanced with less controversy. SB 576 updated service-of-process rules, and SB 1164 authorized email delivery of landlord-tenant notices if the parties agree in writing, though tenant advocates urged clearer safeguards and the sponsor said he was not yet committed to the House version. SB 940 prohibited the resale of restaurant reservations without consent and was supported by restaurant interests. SB 1690, allowing infant safety devices or “baby boxes” as a legal surrender option, drew emotional support from several witnesses who said it would provide anonymous, life-saving alternatives for mothers in crisis; the committee continued discussion into the latter part of the meeting. Throughout, the committee adopted several amendments, heard both support and opposition from industry, advocacy, and local-government witnesses, and reported the discussed bills favorably by recorded vote.

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• Scott Sherman, welcome. Mr.
• Scott Sherman: Thank you, Madam Chair Pappas, Minority Lead Housley, and members of the committee.
• My name is Scott Sherman. I'm the mayor of the city of Winona. Mr.
• Scott Sherman: We have identified over 2,500 service lines that need replacement.
• Scott Sherman: Unfortunately, that only covers about 10% of the pipes that we need to remove.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We have our full-time folks: Sergeant Joshua Rushers, Trooper Mark Treadway, Trooper Scott Doyle.
• Along with our legislative security specialist Rick Devers and Matt Scott. Uh, Mr.
• <05:48:08.440> Uh Mark Treadway, Trooper Scott Doyle.
• Uh Mark Treadway, Trooper Scott Doyle.
• <05:48:47.400> Speaker, uh and Matt Scott. Uh Mr. Speaker, uh and Matt Scott. Uh Mr.

Bills: SB141, SB124, SB56, SJR116, SB94, SB37, SB127, SB197, SB66, SB70, SB133, SB160, SB214, SB312, SB52, SJR62, SJR75

Keywords: legal advertisements, tax rates, public hearings, transparency, local government, sick leave, education, teacher retirement, benefits, employee compensation, Medicaid, nonopioid analgesics, pain management, health care regulation, utilization controls, physician shortage, health care access, medically underserved areas, medical education, workforce development

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• Senator Scott said he was potentially in that group.
• Senator Scott, Scott, Scott, >> Mr.<00:22:27.679> Chairman,<00:22:28.400> and<00:
• Senator Scott signed.
• Senator<01:42:25.520> Scott<01:42:26.000> signed<01:42:26.320> Senator<01:42:26.719
• > Brennan Senator Scott signed Senator Brennan Senator Scott signed Senator Brennan chairman.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Representative Scott, thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Anything further, Representative Scott?
• member discussion on house file file file 209<00:36:47.880> representative<00:36:48.720> Scott
• um thank you Mr 209 representative Scott um thank you Mr chair<00:36:51.160> and<00:36:51.359
• anything further representative Scott anything further representative Scott further<00:37:31.480

Bills: HF2090, HF982, HF2229

Keywords: higher education, scholarship, financial aid, state grant, tuition assistance, Pell grants, student retention, education equity, disabled veterans, veterans' dependents, dependent children, college affordability, books and fees, University of Minnesota, public colleges, Office of Higher Education, veterans benefits, military families, permanent disability, 100 percent disability

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• Scott Rold, who was with us for a long period of time, if you've seen Scott you cannot forget him with
• uh<00:05:05.479> is<00:05:05.600> a<00:05:05.840> vacant<00:05:06.240> Scott
• uh out of new Al uh is a vacant Scott uh out of new Al uh is a vacant Scott rold<00:05:06.960>
• <00:05:10.560> you<00:05:10.680> cannot of time if you've seen Scott you cannot of
• time if you've seen Scott you cannot forget<00:05:11.360> him<00:05:11.560> with<00:05:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I would like to recognize our head sergeant at arms, Scott Black, for his lifetime of exceptional public
• Scott Black was praised for his decades of service to Nebraska, including a 25-year career with the Nebraska
• Beyond his daily duties, Scott Black also served as Eastern Vice President for the Nebraska State Troopers
• Capitol, serving as sergeant, or stepping into the role as head sergeant at arms in January 2025, Scott

Bills: LB764, LB815A, LB839, LB888, LB955, LB972A, LB1029, LB1087, LB1091, LB1126A, LB1181A, LB1237A, LB1261A, LB304A, LB762, LB889, LB929, LB966, LB1022, LB1187, LR508

Keywords: law enforcement, correctional services, Department of Correctional Services, corrections officers, state prison employees, peace officer, certification, police standards, training academy, Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, Nebraska Police Standards Advisory Council, criminal justice, correctional staff, conditional officer, law enforcement authority, public safety, LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill

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• a term that my staff has specifically negotiated with both Chairman DeWitt and the bill’s author, Scott
• Chairman DeWitt and the<00:12:41.600> bill's<00:12:42.040> author,<00:12:42.360> Scott
• <00:12:42.760> DeLano,<00:12:43.680> prior the bill's author, Scott DeLano, prior the
• bill's author, Scott DeLano, prior to<00:12:44.080> the<00:12:44.200> adoption<00:12:44.680

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 24 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, opened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then dispensed with the reading of the journal and committee report titles. The main business was a lengthy exchange over Senate Bill 2632, the local governments disaster recovery emergency loan program bill. The governor’s veto message argued that the enrolled bill had been materially altered after conference adoption, specifically over the interest-rate language, and called for an investigation. Senate leaders responded that the veto message was inaccurate, saying the word “monthly” had been removed earlier by unanimous consent to avoid an unintended 12% rate and that the bill was intended to provide disaster relief financing for local governments affected by Winter Storm Erin. Senators McCaughn and others defended the process, criticized the governor’s accusations as false and offensive, and emphasized that the legislation was meant to help struggling cities and counties with no interest until FEMA reimbursement, followed by a 1% rate. After the veto discussion, Senator McCaughn moved to refer the bill back to the committee from which it began, and the motion carried. The Senate then moved through routine business, including introductions and recognition of guests. Visitors included the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Peanut Committee, the Mississippi School for the Deaf and Blind, the doctor of the day, and an NCSL representative, along with a National Ag Day milking champions presentation and a large group of junior pages. The chamber also honored the Starkville Oktibbeha County School District’s varsity boys and girls basketball teams. Senate Resolutions 64 and 65 were called up to commend the Starkville High School girls and boys teams for winning the 2026 Class 7A state championships, and both coaches addressed the Senate briefly to thank members for the recognition.

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• Senators Tom Cotton and Rick Scott have requested that Attorney General Pam Bondi investigate surrogacy
• ... ...Tom Cotton and Rick Scott have requested that Attorney General Pam Bondi investigate surrogacy
• Senators Tom Cotton and Rick Scott have requested that Attorney General Pam Bondi investigate surrogacy
• , Tom Cotton and Rick Scott have requested that Attorney General Pam Bondi investigate surrogacy centers

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opening with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of recognitions for interns, staff, and guests. Members also honored a retiring Senate staffer and a wounded veteran, then moved into returning House messages and special order bills. Several measures were taken up and either concurred in or sent back to the House, with multiple unanimous or near-unanimous votes on noncontroversial bills. Among the bills addressed were SB 118 on recreational vehicle park assessments, SB 572 on ethics for public officers and employees, and HB 991 on election integrity. SB 118 and SB 572 were amended to reflect House changes and passed 38-0. HB 991 drew extensive debate over voter registration and identification requirements, with opponents arguing it would burden students, seniors, disabled voters, and others, while supporters said it would strengthen election security and streamline verification; it passed 27-12. The chamber also approved bills on historic cemeteries, chickee regulation, habitual traffic offender designation, military affairs, and a Department of Health package. The Department of Health bill (SB 902/HB 733) was the subject of detailed amendment work, including changes to medical marijuana rules, NICU educational materials, Early Steps, dental loan repayment, and pediatric trauma center designation. The Senate adopted an amendment to the amendment and then passed the bill 37-0. Other measures included a funeral services bill, which the Senate refused to concur in because the House strike-all would redefine cremation to include composting, and a veterans-related bill that was temporarily postponed. The Senate also recessed briefly, then returned to continue the calendar and additional recognitions.

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• Next up, Craig Scott. Good afternoon, Craig. Good afternoon, Mr.
• My name is Craig Scott. I serve as director of the Gadsden Public Library.
• My name is Craig Scott. I serve as My name is Craig Scott.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Uh, I'm Scott Sako from KIU.
• <00:23:55.039> Uh,<00:23:55.280> I'm<00:23:55.520> Scott members of the committees
• Uh, I'm Scott members of the committees.
• Uh, I'm Scott Sako<00:23:56.159> from<00:23:56.320> KIU.

Bills: SB2543, SB2435, SB2352

Keywords: state construction, construction manager, design review, public works, capital improvement, DAGS, Department of Accounting and General Services, DOE, Department of Education, comptroller, pilot program, design review special fund, county permit review, accessibility compliance, Disability and Communication Access Board, state infrastructure, government construction, project oversight, civil service exemption, county agencies

Summary: The Committee on Government Operations reconvened on February 10, 2026, to take up measures previously heard on February 5. It advanced SB 2983 on criminal destruction of trees with technical, non-substantive amendments and a committee report note asking Judiciary to clarify that removal of invasive species remains allowed; the measure passed with one no vote. SB 2930 on the state risk management revolving fund also passed with amendments, including blanking out the amount, setting a defective date, and directing Ways and Means to review a spreadsheet before further action. The committee likewise passed SB 2928 on making the small business procurement program permanent and SB 2970 on standards of conduct for state agency contracts, adopting the Ethics Commission’s recommended language assigning compliance responsibility to department directors and deputy directors. SB 2927 and SB 3068 on procurement were deferred to a time certain on February 12, and SB 3015 on personal information, SB 2929 on public notice, and SB 2938 on search and rescue were also deferred for further discussion or to avoid re-referral issues. SB 2662 on external consultants was amended to remove a cap and preemptive approval language, narrow the expertise standard, and note possible auditor staffing or appropriation needs; it then passed with amendments. The joint GVO-EIG hearing then took up SB 2543 on state construction projects and an Office of the State Construction Manager within DAGS. Testimony from the Hawaii Iron Workers Stabilization Fund strongly supported the bill, saying it could reduce wasteful spending on large design-build projects and free money for tax credits and other public needs. DAGS, the University of Hawaii, and DLNR offered written comments, while one witness from KIC opposed the measure and asked for an exemption for member-owned electric cooperatives. A Hawaii Solar Energy Association witness also supported the bill but asked that landscape architects be excluded from the bill’s definition of design professionals, and Rocky Mold said Kauai permitting was efficient enough that he had no objection to carving it out. The committee adopted amendments from DNR, DAGS, and UH and passed SB 2543. The hearing also considered SB 2435 on EV charging infrastructure at state facilities. DAGS and the Hawaii State Energy Office supported the concept and explained that the goal was to retrofit managed parking facilities with infrastructure that can meet current and future EV needs, while acknowledging that some stalls can sit unused and that the state must balance space and enforcement. Members raised concerns about whether dedicating 25% of stalls to EV charging would reduce usable parking, and about rural and Big Island conditions where EV range and battery capacity remain limiting. The discussion noted that DOT, DNR, DOE, and DOH may have their own parking facilities outside DAGS control. The committee then indicated it would broaden the bill to apply to all state agencies and lower the threshold in response to member concerns, with final action not fully shown in the transcript.

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• Scott Harris sign a statewide standing order for vaccines, which is what this is.
• <00:23:10.960> Scott that legislation was to have Dr.
• Scott that legislation was to have Dr.
• Scott Harris<00:23:11.600> signed<00:23:11.840> a<00:23:12.000> statewide<00:23:

Bills: HB161, HB146, HB289, HB290, HB31, HB146, HB289, HB290, HB31

Keywords: consumer protection, app store, age verification, parental consent, data protection, minors, HB146, ivermectin, pharmacist, standing order, prescription drug, non-patient-specific order, dispensing, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, licensed health care provider, pharmacy board, medical licensure, disciplinary action, drug access

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• There is an overflow room, an E2 point. 0.036. 191 192 The Chair calls Chris Stovall and Scott Sasajima
• And then showing you a Scott Sasajima.
• My colleague Scott will share more about the work of the of Texas, which bring together operators, contractors
• My name is Scott Sasajima.

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