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• was taking into account the CBA language for the professional development days because that could alter
• was taking into account the CBA language for the professional development days because that could alter
• was taking into account the CBA language for the professional development days because that could alter
• ><00:28:18.960> the<00:28:19.120> start<00:28:19.360> date because that could alter
• the start date because that could alter the start date for<00:28:19.760> everybody<00:28:20.080

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Does your committee substitute alter that? It did not. It did not.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Does your committee substitute alter that? It did not. It did not.

Summary: The Committee on Crime and Public Safety met in executive session with a quorum present and considered three measures. For Senate Bill 1652, members adopted a House committee substitute that clarified the bill’s language about creating an office within the Department of Public Safety rather than targeting women and girls directly. The bill, which relates to missing and trafficked women and girls, was then reported do pass by a vote of 12-1, with one member voting no because the bill was not all-inclusive enough for their preference. The committee next took up Senate Bill 1572, a retirement-related measure affecting the St. Louis Police Board and the St. Louis City teachers’ retirement system. Testimony explained that the substitute staggered board appointments, addressed quorum issues after board expansion, clarified overpayment recovery and refunds for small accounts, and made related retirement-system cleanup changes without altering benefit payments. The House committee substitute was adopted and the bill was reported do pass unanimously, 16-0. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 3533, which was amended to remove sports betting language and focus on increasing the riverboat admission fee from $2 to $5.50. Members discussed the fee increase as overdue and noted the revenue distribution to veterans and developmental disability funds, while one member argued the increase was too large and another noted operators could pass the cost to consumers. The House committee substitute was adopted, and the bill was reported do pass by a vote of 9-7, with one member present.

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• stability. and ability to continue serving Central Texas efficiently and effectively. fundamentally alter

Bills: HB483, HB3345, HB3643, HB3821, HB3849, HB4472, HB4523, HB4524, HB5346, HB5347, HB5376

Keywords: high-speed rail, Texas Department of Transportation, TxDOT, public-private partnership, comprehensive development agreement, CDA, Interstate 35, I-35 corridor, Dallas, Waco, Austin, San Antonio, intercity passenger rail, rail infrastructure, private entity, transportation infrastructure, rail corridor, passenger rail, infrastructure finance, vehicle registration

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• It is important, as was said, these are treatments that are life-saving and life-altering for folks,
• life-saving<01:08:47.920> and that are life-saving and that are life-saving and life-altering
• for folks and while life-altering for folks and while you<01:08:51.440> know<01:08:51.560>
• putting forward about $550 million in this bill to address what the federal government is doing to alter
• putting forward about $550 million in this bill to address what the federal government is doing to alter

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• the survey is done, the traps and all of those are pest-specific; therefore, the approach has to be altered
• c> approach<01:47:23.000> which<01:47:23.159> has<01:47:23.280> to to be altered
• the approach which has to to be altered the approach which has to be<01:47:23.760> altered<01
• 25.440> being<01:47:26.000> uh<01:47:26.239> done<01:47:26.800> on be altered
• and that is being uh done on be altered and that is being uh done on an<01:47:27.320> annual

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint House and Senate agriculture committees met on January 17, 2025, for an informational briefing on biosecurity and invasive species; Chair Kahaloa opened by noting there would be no public testimony. Members introduced themselves, and the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council (HISC) program manager Chelsea Arnot outlined the purpose of the briefing and the statewide impacts of invasive species, citing examples such as coconut rhinoceros beetle, little fire ant, coquí frogs, albizia, and mosquito-borne disease. She emphasized that biosecurity requires coordinated action across state departments, counties, federal agencies, universities, and communities, and highlighted HISC’s role in funding interagency projects, island invasive species committees, research, outreach, and early detection efforts. Arnot and HISC representatives described major funding and program needs, including a requested $4.25 million increase to HISC to raise its baseline budget to $10 million, support island committee operations, research, biocontrol, marine biosecurity, surveillance, and staffing. They also requested $500,000 for the Hawaiʻi Ant Lab, saying it is critical to invasive ant research and little fire ant response. The briefing also noted HISC’s leverage of federal dollars, including a $4.6 million REPI award with HISC providing the match, and cited successful collaborative eradications and responses, including veiled chameleons on Maui, axis deer on Hawaiʻi Island, and a 2023 coconut rhinoceros beetle response on Maui that prevented further spread. Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture officials then discussed implementation of updated administrative rules effective January 20, 2025, which permanently restrict movement of coconut rhinoceros beetle host material and give the department stronger authority to stop movement of infested material. They reported 2024 import activity of about 50,000 ship and aircraft arrivals, inspection/clearance of 20 million pieces, and 16,000 interceptions, with additional staffing from Act 231 expected to increase interceptions. They also described Act 231 funding and current spending status: about 65% obligated and 52% encumbered, with some funds tied to contracts for CRB and little fire ant response, plus an $800,000 green-waste hauling RFP that had to be reissued because of a flaw. The department said 580 Oʻahu homes and 290 Hawaiʻi Island homes are slated for little fire ant treatment, while Maui and Kauaʻi will focus on survey and outreach. Members questioned how homes are selected for subsidized treatment, whether HISC and the island invasive species committees received Act 231 support, and whether the state should direct how contracted funds are prioritized. Representative Martin raised concerns that the RFP limited eligibility to private pest control companies and excluded more experienced entities such as the Hawaiʻi Ant Lab. Department officials said they would follow up on prioritization and funding details, and noted that emergency proclamations and procurement flexibility could help with rapid response and hiring during invasive species emergencies.

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• of<00:07:30.080> the<00:07:30.280> statute<00:07:31.080> as kind of altering
• some of the statute as kind of altering some of the statute as to<00:07:31.480> how<00:07:31.680
• And then understand that those base rates can be again altered by an individual employer's experience
• statute in the current makeup of the statute that dictates that the agency work with an actuary to alter
• to alter those rates annually. So, to alter those rates annually.

Keywords: 916, all

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• If not, one of us can introduce um, Senate Bill 4889, which was to alter the process for the Board of
• Um, uh, alters the appointment process for the Board of Tax and Land Appeals. All right.
• Um, uh, alters the appointment process for the Board of Tax and Land Appeals. All right.
• Um, uh, alters the appointment process for the Board of Tax and Land Appeals. All right.
• <03:30:33.760> to intent to be to make some alterations to intent to be to make some alterations

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first held a public hearing and then an executive session on Senate Bill 401, which DHHS described as a cleanup bill. Testimony from the department explained that the bill would repeal obsolete reporting requirements tied to a repealed municipal reimbursement program and to the now-repealed commission on demographic trends. No one testified in opposition, and the committee voted 12-0 ought to pass, placing the bill on the consent calendar. The committee then heard Senate Bill 402, which would eliminate certain non-compete agreements for physician associates going forward. Senator Gray introduced the bill, and a representative of the New Hampshire Society of Physician Associates said it would improve workforce recruitment and access to care without changing scope of practice or affecting existing agreements. Committee members asked about the length of current restrictions and whether the change would make New Hampshire more attractive to PAs. The committee voted 12-0 ought to pass and sent the bill to the consent calendar. Next, the committee took up Senate Bill 426, which would repeal the permissible fireworks committee. Senator Uler and the deputy state fire marshal said the committee’s original purpose had been overtaken by later changes adopting federal fireworks standards, and that the fire marshal now has the necessary authority. The committee voted 12-0 ought to pass and placed the bill on the consent calendar. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 469, a DMV modernization bill allowing electronic signatures in place of wet signatures for certain motor vehicle title and registration processes. Senator Lang, Carvana, the New Hampshire Auto Dealers Association, Copart, and DMV staff all supported the measure, saying it would reduce delays, errors, and paperwork burdens. Members asked about AI, consumer protections, costs, and how electronic signatures would work in practice, including in cases involving deceased owners. The transcript cuts off during that hearing before any committee action on SB 469.

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• So how that gets implemented in alteration of terrain is by saying, okay, you can’t say zero, but you
• So how that gets implemented in alteration of terrain is by saying, okay, you can’t say zero, but you
• So how that gets implemented in alteration of terrain is by saying, okay, you can’t say zero, but you
• So how that gets implemented in alteration of terrain is by saying, okay, you can’t say zero, but you
• One of the challenges we had with this bill was that all the details of alteration of terrain are in

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The bill was radically altered or amended during passage to charge to change its original purpose.
• The bill was radically<03:41:04.640> altered<03:41:04.880> or<03:41:05.120> amended<
• /c><03:41:05.439> during radically altered or amended during radically altered or amended during
• <03:49:06.800> I considering altering their ordinance.
• I considering altering their ordinance.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Despite living with this life-altering disorder, Vin approaches each day with an incredible outlook and

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Despite living with this life-altering disorder, Vin approaches each day with an incredible outlook and

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the 61st day by roll call vote, 137-1. During points of personal privilege, one member announced the death of her father, Rev. Leslie Sims, and another recognized Sherry DeVoe for becoming the first woman trainer to win the Kentucky Derby. The chamber also welcomed several special guests, including a member’s son and his fiancée after a Capitol proposal, a child with osteogenesis imperfecta and his family, the family of the Pledge leader, and a former social work practicum student from Washington University. In committee and conference-related business, the House received a report recommending passage of a deferred Senate substitute for Senate Bill 1000. Members then took up several motions to refuse to recede from House positions and request conference committees. On Senate Bill 975, members discussed ambulance district consolidation and community paramedics, and the House approved conference with Senate. On Senate Bill 973, members said the remaining issue was a drafting error involving land bank board appointments, and the House likewise approved conference. On House Bill 2818, members said the Senate substitute contained additional language affecting St. Charles County, O’Fallon, and Jefferson County, and the House voted to request the Senate recede and, failing that, go to conference. Before adjournment, members were told to be prepared to consider Senate Bill 1629, Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 959, Senate Bill 1119, and Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1421 upon return. The House then adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

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• I will tell you there's a likelihood of some alterations as we go through the process, but this is a

Bills: HB4274, HB3076, HB4358, HB3312, HB3288, HB3885

Keywords: HB4274, Oklahoma schools, interdistrict transfer, open transfer, school enrollment, military families, active duty, National Guard, Reserve orders, military installation, residency requirements, district of choice, public school transfer, student transfer, special education, IEP, Section 504, military housing, base housing, electronic enrollment

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• It prevents a temporary administrative failure from becoming a permanent life-altering catastrophe."
• This represents a substantial alteration of the right to recover possession for non-payment.
• This represents a substantial alteration of the right to recover possession for non-payment.
• This represents a substantial alteration of the right to recover possession for non-payment.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• With the new money that's coming in, is this altering who's going to get rewarded?

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the April 16 minutes, and then considered several water-system funding and deadline requests. For Magnolia Plantation Water System, members approved a deadline extension for plans and specifications to December 31, 2026, after hearing that the project still needed a test well, water-quality confirmation, and finalization of an LDH loan for matching funds. For St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 5, the committee approved an additional $619,850 to cover construction/engineering shortfalls and contingencies, bringing the grant total to $5,192,850 and requiring later JLCB approval. Members also approved revised phase two guidance, which updated emergency subfund language to align with recently passed legislation and clarified eligibility and process for limited fiscal administrators and fiscal administration. The committee then took up an emergency subfund request for Tallulah’s water system: staff explained that a temporary filtration skid must remain in place while permanent filters are designed and bid, and that the lease is expiring soon. After discussion of the timing, the need for a new engineer, and the possibility of a lease-purchase arrangement, the committee approved $1.4 million in emergency funding contingent on appointment of a limited fiscal administrator. Staff reported that the new payment process for the program is now moving funds more quickly and that updated expenditure projections will be provided at the next meeting. Members discussed the need to keep pushing projects toward closeout and acknowledged that some projects may need to be cut off if they cannot spend funds in time. The meeting ended with no further business and adjournment on a motion without objection.

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• With the new money that's coming in, is this altering who's going to get rewarded?

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the April 16 minutes, and then took up several water-system funding and deadline matters. For Magnolia Plantation Water System, Division of Administration staff requested a long extension to complete plans, specifications, cost estimates, and matching-fund documentation for a wastewater treatment plant. After questions about the loan from LDH, the test well, and the approaching ARPA/state-fund spending deadline, members approved a shorter extension requiring plans and specifications by the end of the year, with the permit deadline remaining April 8, 2027. Members then considered St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 5’s request for an additional $619,850 to cover construction and engineering shortfalls and contingencies after a prior scope reduction. Staff explained the increase was tied to change orders and that the project was not expected to miss spending deadlines. The committee approved the additional funding. The committee also adopted revised phase two guidance to align emergency subfund rules with recently passed legislation, clarifying who may apply and the process for limited fiscal administrators and receiverships. Finally, members approved a $1.4 million emergency subfund request for the Tallulah water system to keep a temporary filtration skid in place while a limited fiscal administrator is appointed and a long-term fix is developed. The approval was made contingent on the appointment of the limited fiscal administrator, and staff said they would provide updated expenditure information and projections at the next meeting.

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• Yes, Representative Alter. Thank you, Acting Chair.

Bills: HJR1088, SB1280, SB1316, SB1433, SB1455, SB1456, SB1457, SB1459, SB1461, SB1463, SB1465, SB1466, SB1721

Keywords: education rules, administrative rules, joint resolution, Oklahoma State Department of Education, higher education, State Regents for Higher Education, Teachers' Retirement System, charter schools, Statewide Charter School Board, career and technology education, CTE, OEQA, rule approval, legislative oversight, permanent rules, school governance, teacher retirement, education agencies, excise tax, oil tax

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• million on. hundreds of hours in the interim discussing every change made to ensure that changes do not alter

Bills: HCR75, HCR93, SB644, SCR2, SCR17, HB2703, HCR92, HCR7, HCR126, HB1615, HB1610, HB1620, HCR86, HCR7

Keywords: Hemphill, bass fishing, tourism, state recognition, conservation, recreational activities, Nacogdoches, Garden Capital, public gardens, sustainability, horticultural heritage, hospice, palliative care, awareness day, healthcare, patient care, state regulation, taxation, education, local authority

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• programs I mentioned before, like Operation Popeye, were conducted in secret using cloud seeding to alter

Bills: HB248, HB311

Keywords: weather modification, atmospheric pollution, chemical dispersion, environmental law, public health, improvement districts, assessment collection, property taxes, local governance, foreclosure procedures, 1136, house, all

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• I'VE SEEN EIGHT HOLIDAYS, LIFE ALTERING INJURIES BECAUSE OF CLOSING DISTANCE AT NIGHT WHEN THE TAIL LIGHTS

Keywords: 999, senate, all