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• Our vote is the most important. The most important thing we can do to uphold our rights.
• All right, members, we're going to vote some bills out now. Thank you, Toth, as pending business.
• All right members, back up. We are done voting, and we're going to hear bills again.
• I'm the Voting Rights Senior Advocacy Manager at the Texas Civil Rights Project here to testify against
• Members, it ensures that only those who have the legal right to vote are doing so while at the same time

Bills: HB304, HB401, HB556, HB1475, HB1489, HB2259, HB2424, HB2773, HB2811, HB3323, HB304

Keywords: voter ID, citizenship proof, provisional ballot, election security, Texas, voting rights, deep fakes, misleading videos, election integrity, criminal offense, digital misinformation, deep fake, political manipulation, misinformation, artificial media, political influence, artificially generated media, election influence, Texas Election Code, healthcare reform

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• Right.
• </c> Alabama schools. Alabama schools.
• Right.
• Right.
• Just trying to tighten up the requirements on this act. >> Okay, thank you. >> All right, Senator Allen

Bills: HB178, HB124, HB96, HB250, SB289, SB317, HB359, HB178, HB124, HB96, HB250, SB289, SB317, HB359

Keywords: HB178, Ten Commandments, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama, school display, religious display, Bible, Judeo-Christian, Establishment Clause, church-state separation, religion in schools, founding documents, Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Northwest Ordinance, social studies, civics, history curriculum

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• Senator Polsky has SB 132 on restoration of voting rights.
• rights restored.
• rights restored.
• rights restored and to register to vote.
• rights restored and to register to vote.

Bills: S0132, S0418, S0646, S0820, S1734

Keywords: voting rights, felony conviction, database, Florida Commission on Offender Review, restoration of rights, autism spectrum disorder, law enforcement, communication, training, blue envelope, blue card, drug paraphernalia, narcotic testing, fentanyl, controlled substances, civil forfeiture, juvenile justice, detention, Medal of Heroism, probation officers

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met with a quorum and took up several bills. SB 646, relating to drug paraphernalia, was presented by President Gates as a narrow measure to allow drug testing tools such as fentanyl test strips and reagent kits to detect dangerous adulterants and help prevent overdose deaths. Senator Osgood spoke in strong support, describing the bill as important for people in recovery. The bill had one support appearance and was reported favorably by unanimous roll call. The committee then heard SB 418 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Senator Jones explained that the bill requires autism awareness and communication/de-escalation training for officers and creates a voluntary Blue Envelope Program for drivers with ASD. Multiple advocates, including Disability Rights Florida, an Autism Society representative, parents, and a retired federal officer, testified in support, emphasizing safety, communication, and the need to avoid tragic misunderstandings during police encounters. Senators also discussed whether broader disability training should be considered in the future. SB 418 was reported favorably unanimously. Next, the committee considered SB 132 on restoration of voting rights, which would require the Florida Commission on Offender Review to create and maintain a public database to help people determine whether they have completed sentence requirements for rights restoration and to publish clearer instructions for eligible individuals. An amendment was adopted to make the database subject to legislative appropriation. The bill was then reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1734, which recognizes juvenile probation and detention officers as officers under state law and extends training, certification, and certain benefits, and CS/SB 820, which strengthens reporting requirements for problem-solving courts and sets annual reporting deadlines. Both bills were reported favorably after brief discussion and support appearances.

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• All right. First and second by Senator Bell. Any further discussion? Let's do a roll call vote.
• Right.
• </c><00:37:21.040><c> So,</c> All right. All right. So, thank you. So, All right. All right.
• Eventually, in 2009, this legislative body passed the Alabama Juvenile Justice Act, the revised one,
• ><c> the</c> the Alabama Juvenile Justice Act, the the Alabama Juvenile Justice Act, the revised<00:47

Bills: HB227, HB454, SB323, HB266, SB52, SB53, SB296, HB37, HB429, HB93, HB249, HB328, HB111, HB132, HB26, SB261, HB227, HB454, SB323, HB266, SB52, SB53, SB296, HB37, HB429, HB93, HB249, HB328, HB111, HB132, HB26, SB261

Keywords: firefighter benefits, occupational disease, line of duty, disability pension, death benefits, retirement benefits, hypertension, heart disease, respiratory disease, cancer presumption, HIV, hepatitis, municipal firefighters, state firefighters, fire districts, workers' compensation, public safety employees, post-retirement benefits, benefit eligibility cutoff, occupational illness

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• And before Help America Vote, this is how you vote.
• Vote for this bill and put it on calendars right away. Thank you, ma'am.
• The Election Code already gives the Secretary the power to take action to protect citizens' voting rights
• early voting vote centers and mail ballot batches.
• All right, that's all our bills, members. We're going to go to vote.

Bills: HB3097, HB3691, SB108, SB827, SB1541, SB1862, SB2166, SB2216

Keywords: Texas elections, Election Code, uniform election date, November election, local elections, political subdivisions, general election date, election administration, municipal utility district, county elections, local government, ballot scheduling, candidate filing, voter turnout, election calendar, HB 3097, early voting, electronic application, mail-in ballot, voting accessibility

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• >> It's probably time I had a roll call vote on this. >> All right, roll call vote requested on HB 541
• Testis Smith. >> All right, your vote by Representative...
• ><c> vote</c> &gt;&gt; All right, roll call vote &gt;&gt; All right, roll call vote &gt;&gt; requested
• ><c> by</c><00:13:19.160><c> Representative</c> &gt;&gt; All right, your vote by Representative &gt;&
• gt; All right, your vote by Representative Your<00:13:20.240><c> vote</c><00:13:20.440><c> Your</c><00

Bills: SB237, HB541, SB237, HB541

Keywords: hemp, hemp beverages, psychoactive cannabinoids, psychoactive hemp products, delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, delta-10 THC, cannabidiol, CBD, intoxicating hemp, hemp-derived THC, cannabis regulation, marijuana alternatives, alcoholic beverage control, ABC Board, licensing, permit, excise tax, age verification, under 21

Bills: HB 34, HB 128, HB 621, HB 748, HB 2259, HB 2960, HB 3113, HB 4749, SB 835

Keywords: property owners' association, free speech, assembly rights, government officials, political candidates, sexual abuse, nondisclosure, confidentiality, public policy, Trey's Law, elections, scannable ballots, voting technology, paper ballots, electoral process, jury service, juror qualifications, grand jury, petit jury, legal implications

Bills: HB 34, HB 128, HB 621, HB 748, HB 2259, HB 2960, HB 3113, HB 4749, SB 835

Keywords: property owners' association, free speech, assembly rights, government officials, political candidates, sexual abuse, nondisclosure, confidentiality, public policy, Trey's Law, elections, scannable ballots, voting technology, paper ballots, electoral process, jury service, juror qualifications, grand jury, petit jury, legal implications

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• All right, please call our next bill.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Senator Kelly, you want to vote? &gt;&gt; Senator Kelly, you want to vote?
• </c> All<00:08:23.199><c> right.
• Eight eight [laughter] All right.
• All right. Hearing none, previous roll? All right. Hearing none, so<00:09:25.519><c> ordered.

Bills: SB147, SB158, SB163, SB147, SB158, SB163

Keywords: construction zone, work zone, speed camera, automated enforcement, photo radar, photographic speed enforcement, traffic safety, highway safety, road construction, maintenance workers, civil citation, civil fine, speeding ticket, owner liability, registered owner, ALDOT, Alabama Department of Transportation, ALEA, Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, public safety

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• All right. Thank you.
• The one that concerns me the most is the right of action, the private right of action.
• It's their right to do so.
• Fraud is simply the legislature's pretext to weaken our constitutional rights. Vote no. Thank you.
• We'll get to Ryan Hollander right now. We'll get to Ryan Hollander right now.

Bills: HJR4209, HB2260, HB2259

Keywords: redistricting, congressional representation, census, state law, legislative boundaries, ballot measures, petitioners, signature gatherers, voting rights, election integrity, initiative process, referendum, signature gathering, ballot measure, citizen actions, support demonstration, 904, all

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• Oh, no, speaking four, you're right.
• Senator Polsky has SB 132 on restoration of voting rights.
• rights restored.
• rights restored and to register to vote.
• And by your vote, SB 1734 is reported favorably.

Bills: S0132, S0418, S0646, S0820, S1734

Keywords: voting rights, felony conviction, database, Florida Commission on Offender Review, restoration of rights, autism spectrum disorder, law enforcement, communication, training, blue envelope, blue card, drug paraphernalia, narcotic testing, fentanyl, controlled substances, civil forfeiture, juvenile justice, detention, Medal of Heroism, probation officers

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• In Balon County, we have a situation right now where the mayor has made a proposal.
• I think it's fair and right, and I agree with you on the philosophy of boards.
• All right, let's say you have high cholesterol and you're unhealthy.
• We care about the rights that you have when you obtain property.
• On page 22 with the following section three: this act shall become effective on June...

Bills: SB45, SB61, SB222, HB385

Keywords: athlete agents, commission, state regulation, Alabama, higher education, athletics, membership diversity, school psychologist, school psychology, interstate compact, licensure compact, license reciprocity, portable license, equivalent license, professional licensing, psychology board, school mental health, student services, educational services, interstate practice

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• We're going to force her to come back to Alabama, sit for the Alabama bar, and we're going to keep her
• That's right. They got it now.
• All right, clerk, call the next bill. All right, clerk, call the next bill.
• It would set that up in Alabama.
• All right. Any other questions, comments, concerns? Any objection to the previous roll? All right.

Bills: SB213, HB24, HB163, HB226, HB271, HB288, HB319, HB24

Keywords: utility tax, poultry industry, energy consumption, agricultural exemption, tax exemption, HB24, Volunteer Rescue Squad Tuition Reimbursement Program, EMS, emergency medical services, EMSP, paramedic training, EMT training, tuition reimbursement, scholarship, workforce development, volunteer rescue squad, volunteer fire department, ambulance service, nonprofit ambulance, Alabama Department of Public Health

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• &gt;&gt; right? &gt;&gt; right?
• Right. whatsoever. Right.
• That's exactly right. right. right.
• </c><00:31:51.440><c> Alabama</c><00:31:52.000><c> has</c> &gt;&gt; No because you you're right.
• Alabama has &gt;&gt; No because you you're right.

Bills: SB169, SB180, SB203, SB87, SB195, SB192, SB169, SB180, SB203, SB87, SB195, SB192, HB132, HB37, HB13, HB54, HB126, HB7, SB30, HB188, HB189, HB26, HB264, HB288, HB248, HB249, HB227, HB228, HB132, HB37, HB13, HB54, HB126, HB7, SB30, HB188, HB189, HB26, HB264, HB288, HB248, HB249, HB227, HB228

Keywords: Lieutenant Governor, vacancy, governor appointment, Alabama Constitution, state government, media monitoring, government contracts, state agencies, local agencies, media regulations, transparency, dental insurance, medical loss ratio, premium regulation, insurance commissioner, rebate, consumer protection, midwifery, licensed midwives, State Board of Midwifery

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• in working towards solutions that will benefit the people of Alabama.
• The Sabin Center is the West Alabama STEM hub, and the Central East Alabama STEM hub is the McWane Center
• So we have the North Alabama STEM that.
• ><c> the</c> central East Alabama STEM hub is the central East Alabama STEM hub is the Mcuane<00:16:52.399
• >> Three. >> Yeah. >> Three members of the consortium, right?

Bills: HB130, HB190, HB123, HB250, HB130, HB190, HB123, HB250

Keywords: HB130, Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists, Sunset Law, sunset review, licensure board, professional geologists, geology, geologist licensing, board appointments, congressional district representation, gubernatorial appointments, state boards and commissions, professional licensing, regulatory board, Alabama Code 34-41-4, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, mining industry, petroleum industry, geological sciences

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• And so all this does is bring our Alabama Principal and Income Act into conformity with those best practices
• And so all this does is bring our Alabama Principal and Income Act into conformity with those best practices
• And so all this does is bring our Alabama Principal and Income Act into conformity with those best practices
• And so all this does is bring our Alabama Principal and Income Act into conformity with those best practices
• And so all this does is bring our Alabama Principal and Income Act into conformity with those best practices

Bills: SB309, HB192, SB178, SB179, SB237, HB10, HB107, HB189, HB37, HB226, SB309, HB192, SB178, SB179, SB237, HB10, HB107, HB189, HB37, HB226

Keywords: automated driving systems, oversized vehicles, transportation, regulations, permits, HB192, international wire transfer, wire transfer fee, remittance fee, money transmission business, Alabama Securities Commission, Department of Revenue, Education Trust Fund, ELL instructors, English Language Learner, ESL teachers, income tax credit, remittances, international money transfer, migrant families

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• All right.
• All right.
• </c> rather hire Alabama folks anyway, right? rather hire Alabama folks anyway, right?
• That's right. everything to them. That's right.
• &gt;&gt; All right. &gt;&gt; All right. &gt;&gt; All right. &gt;&gt; Add.<00:16:15.040><c> Okay.

Bills: HB42, SB246, SB38, SB194, SB183, SB253, SB160

Keywords: unclaimed vehicles, towing, Department of Revenue, notification requirements, abandoned vehicles, real estate, residential property, single-family home, homeowner protection, property solicitation, unsolicited offer, wholesaling, real estate wholesaling, assignment contract, equitable interest, investment property, house flipping, predatory real estate practices, title cloud, deceptive trade practices

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• </c> &gt;&gt; Any comments before we take a vote? &gt;&gt; Any comments before we take a vote?
• You just take the test, right?
• All right. What's your name? Joshua. Joshua, have you ever heard of 911? Right.
• Once again, right there. >> And I have another—I have a bill upstairs at 11:00. All right.
• All right. upstairs at 11:00. All right. Room<00:20:20.160><c> six.

Bills: HB306, SB149, SB158, HB323, HB362, HB306, SB149, SB158, HB323, HB362

Keywords: education, patriotism, national anthem, Star-Spangled Banner, K-12 schools, constitutional amendment, public works, sealed bids, bidding requirements, procurement, public notice, newspaper advertisement, advertising failure, publisher liability, civil damages, criminal liability, awarding authority, county government, municipal government, construction contracts

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• All right, everyone, if you could, please grab your seats.
• All right, try now. All right, thank you, Mr. Chairman. Members, this is Amendment Set 2936.
• Right. That's what I mean.
• All right. All right, there are no questions. Thank you, Mr. Sternberg. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• All right.

Bills: HB4, HB206, HB244, HB270, HB361, HB459, HB486, HB540, HB615, HB627, HB648, HB813, HB996

Keywords: constitutional convention, Louisiana constitution, electoral process, government structure, delegate elections, legislative attendance, task force, executive meetings, public meetings, confirmation process, delegates, state election, ratification, Louisiana, absentee voting, incarcerated voters, voter registration, mail-in voting, election rights, felony conviction

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• Section 5 of the Federal Voting Rights Act, or VRA, establishes preclearance.
• Act, federal Voting Rights Act, court order, and other government enforcement actions.
• The Washington Voting Rights Act enacted in 2018 was...
• dilution claims under the Washington Voting Rights Act.
• dilution claims under the Washington Voting Rights Act.

Bills: HB1759, HB2632, HB2574, HB2235, SGA9267

Keywords: designation, commemoration, December 12, local observance, cultural significance, citizenship, immigration, terminology, rights, legal status, election, ballot, candidates, deceased, voting law, public records, concealed pistol licenses, firearm purchases, transfers, exemptions