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• If you plan to testify, please fill out the electronic witness affirmation form on the kiosk. located
• Compare what we require when you go get work on your car in the state of Texas and the advanced notification

Bills: SB2024, SB227, SB268, SB1467, SB1580, HB5537, SB1313, SB1677, SB918, SB331, SB2207, SB2721

Keywords: e-cigarettes, marketing prohibition, youth protection, criminal penalties, public health, school funding, education reform, state budget, property taxes, equity in education, health care, licensing, complaint procedure, disciplinary action, law enforcement, death records, vital statistics, healthcare, trauma facility, Medicaid

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• out House Bill 4924 by Representative Canalis is the bill we heard previously relating to certain electronic
• relating to requiring owners or operators of commercial passenger bus services to provide cer certain notification

Bills: HCR 114, HB 137, HB 283, HB 1398, HB 1960, HB 2153, HB 2431, HB 2638, HB 2699, HB 2999, HB 3208, HB 3389, HB 3413, HB 3510, HB 3642, HB 3859, HB 3974, HB 3986, HB 4142, HB 4173, HB 4174, HB 4542, HB 4605, HB 4663, HB 4731, HB 5064, HB 5216, HB 5218, HB 5332, HB 5453, HB 5577

Keywords: memorial, pedestrian bridge, Houston, Sergio Ivan Rodriguez, city council, oversize vehicles, transportation permits, Hidalgo County, port authority, highway routes, healthcare, insurance, mental health, treatment access, state funding, transportation, axle weight, aggregates, regulations, Texas law

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• Now, this is the bill we heard that relates to certain electronic documentation for a motor vehicle title
• Commercial passenger bus services to provide certain notifications to residents concerning their operations

Bills: HB137, HB283, HCR114, HB137, HB283, HB1398, HB1960, HB2153, HB2431, HB2638, HB2699, HB2999, HB3208, HB3389, HB3413, HB3510, HB3642, HB3859, HB3974, HB3986, HB4142, HB4173, HB4174, HB4542, HB4605, HB4663, HB4731, HB5064, HB5216, HB5218, HB5332, HB5453, HB5577

Keywords: state budget, fiscal biennium, budget repeal, financial management, state funding, Medicaid, healthcare access, Affordable Care Act, federal funding, low-income individuals, insurance coverage, memorial, pedestrian bridge, Houston, Sergio Ivan Rodriguez, city council, oversize vehicles, transportation permits, Hidalgo County, port authority

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• . >> Chair Truenow: IF EVERYONE WOULD PLEASE SILENCE THEIR ELECTRONIC DEVICES, I WOULD APPRECIATE IT.
• CONTAINERS RIGHT NOW BUT WE WOULD LOVE TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT ANY RECOMMENDATIONS YOU HAVE FOR ADDITIONAL NOTIFICATION

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And for those in the committee and in the audience, please silence all electronic devices.
• referred to as you sees these changes, seek to ensure their care and safety with clear reporting a notification

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Assembly Bill 2549 by Assembly Member Zbur and act relating to electronic waste recycling. Mr.
• In 2022, California expanded the definition of covered electronic devices under the Electronic Waste
• Assembly vote 2549 by Assembly Member Subur and act relating to electronic waste recycling. Mr.
• Zabar, you are recognized so. by Assembly Member Subur in Act Relating to Electronic Waste Recycling.
• In 2022, California expanded the definition of covered electronic devices under the Electronic Waste

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and proceeded through a large House of Origin floor file, with the Speaker repeatedly urging members to be at their desks and keep support bills brief. Early actions included dispensing with the journal, re-referring AB 2285 to the Banking and Finance Committee, and then taking up dozens of third-reading items, with many bills passed by voice or recorded vote and others passed temporarily or retained on file. The floor debated and passed a wide range of measures on land use, housing, labor, public safety, health care, utilities, taxation, and consumer protection. Among the bills approved were measures on land surveyor review (AB 1933), nurse midwife access for pregnant and postpartum patients (AB 1696), historic-district transit zoning flexibility (AB 2415), EV charging infrastructure fees and timelines (AB 1820), foreclosure bidding protections (AB 1957), tribal cannabis commerce (AB 2506), outdoor advertising permitting (AB 2024), commercial building permit timelines and third-party plan checkers (AB 2418), DUI penalties (AB 1685 and AB 1687), utility rate transparency (AB 1715), CalWORKs work-penalty changes (AB 1755), dynamic electricity rates (AB 1787), interior designer licensure (AB 1796), compost labeling and contamination rules (AB 1812), modular housing standardization (AB 1815), small claims limits for businesses (AB 1827), Native American Day as a paid state holiday (AB 1841), hospital staffing and maternity access bills (AB 1868 and AB 1882), protective orders tied to release dates (AB 1889), and a series of public health, missing persons, and teacher credentialing measures later in the file. Several high-profile bills drew extended debate. AB 2624, expanding Safe at Home privacy protections to immigrant service providers, prompted sharp disagreement over free speech and alleged limits on online posting, but supporters said it protected workers facing threats and doxing; it ultimately passed 49-19. AB 2023, creating a framework for regulating AI chatbots used by children, was framed as a child-safety measure after testimony about chatbot-related harms and suicide risks, and passed 58-8. Other notable votes included AB 2208 on Medi-Cal protections against federal cuts, AB 2299 on CalFresh/SNAP losses, AB 2115 apologizing to California Native peoples for historic state harms, and AB 2311 on public hospital physician employment; the transcript ends as the Assembly continues working through the remaining file.

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• streamline application processing, including automating the health care certification process, electronic
• That includes the HCBS final rule, the electronic visit verification for those that it applies to, and
• So it's 78% was electronic visit verifications?
• And was it electronic visit? It was at 85%.
• Of the 15% that didn't conduct the electronic visit verification, what was the barrier there?

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• We would rely on prosecution, who's a party to the case, to make that notification.
• By failing to ensure victims are given adequate notification and receive their restitution payments,
• <02:07:20.320> and to provide written notification and to provide written notification and
• However, she said the bill, as written, requires petitions to be filed electronically, which will not
• Uh, I think electronic way to do it.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The hearing focused primarily on House Bill 1087 and House Bill 123, both related to firearms. HB 1087 was introduced as a Second Amendment measure, but after questions from the chair and discussion with law enforcement, the sponsor agreed it should be set aside and referred to a study committee for further review, rather than advanced as written. The New Hampshire Chiefs of Police Association testified in opposition to the bill as written, while also indicating support for the sponsor’s proposed amendment or a study approach. The bulk of the discussion centered on HB 123, which would require the return of firearms after a not guilty verdict or dismissal. The sponsor and several members described the bill’s purpose as speeding up the return of property, but law enforcement and judicial branch witnesses raised concerns about federal law, the need to ensure a person is still legally eligible to possess firearms, and the bill’s 24-hour return requirement. Witnesses from the State Police and judicial branch explained the current process, including background checks through the state police gun line, and said the existing procedure already aims to return firearms promptly while allowing time to verify disqualifying information. Members and witnesses discussed possible amendments, including removing language that would bar background checks and instead tying return of firearms to completion of the check within a set time frame. Judicial branch and State Police witnesses said a process that requires a background check and return within a reasonable period, with notice if there is a delay or denial, would better address safety and legal concerns. The hearing ended without a vote; the committee closed the public hearing and indicated it would continue working on the language before executive session.

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• Cell disease registry: amended HB694, Gervin-Hawkins, Cook, relating to the notification of certain persons
• SB 1814 by Hancock relating to the creation and maintenance of an electronic database to provide information
• The bill requires electronic ID verification for alcohol sales by 2027.
• Senate Bill 650 is a needed change because electronic verification systems can better prevent underage
• It also... ...establishes a notification requirement for these Inpatient Competency Restoration (ICR)

Bills: SB31, SB33, SB20, SB217, SB264, SB269, SB650, SB681, SB528, SB502, SB740, SB916, SB995, SB10, SB2581, SB2570, SB3031, SB24, SB379, SB1171, SB1121, SB1120, SB1061, SB1036, SB1019, SB890, SB11, SB868, SB1188, SB1254, SB2778, SB2543, SB2443, SB1333, SB1259, SB1401, SB1404, SB2139, SB2165, SB2237, SB2268, SB1202, SB1198, SB1212, SB1451, SB1470, SB1498, SB965, SB1547, SB1667, SB1818, SB1902, SB2129, SB2078, SB2069, SB1737, SB1589, SB1318, SB387, SB1150, SB1574, SB2127, SB3034, SB860, SB1278, SCR5, SCR32, SB4, SB23, SB1762, SB34, SB60, SB706, SB1814, SB1220, SB523, SB565, SB1253, SB840, SB764, SB2383, SB2155, SB1535, SB1423, SB1566, SB1804, SB1728, SB1816, SB1952, SB75, SB2068, SB1455, SB213, SB627, SB2037, SB670, SB896, SB917, SB1184, SB971, SB1255, SB1261, SB1283, SB991, SB1733, SB21, SB231, SB739, SB1252, SB1371, SB646, SB3, SCR27, SB552, SB1405, SB1948, SB243, SJR1, SB31, SB33, SB20, SB217, SB264, SB269, SB650, SB681, SB528, SB502, SB740, SB916, SB995, SB10, SB2581, SB2570, SB3031, SB24, SB379, SB1171, SB1121, SB1120, SB1061, SB1036, SB1019, SB890, SB11, SB868, SB1188, SB1254, SB2778, SB2543, SB2443, SB1333, SB1259, SB1401, SB1404, SB2139, SB2165, SB2237, SB2268, SB1202, SB1198, SB1212, SB1451, SB1470, SB1498, SB965, SB1547, SB1667, SB1818, SB1902, SB2129, SB2078, SB2069, SB1737, SB1589, SB1318, SB387, SB1150, SB1574, SB2127, SB3034, SB860, SB1278, SCR5, SCR32, SB546, SB647, SB648, SB1493, SB1709, SB2001, HB5669, HB3115, HB5655, HB5675, HB5689, HB5690, HB5653, HB3228, HB2802, HB45, HB1318, HB5560, HB2894, HB4344, HB2775, HB33, HB 12, HB148

Keywords: SB 31, Life of the Mother Act, Texas abortion law, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, miscarriage, unborn child, abortion exception, abortion ban, physician liability, health care liability claim, aiding and abetting, Texas Medical Board, State Bar of Texas, continuing medical education

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• And I know many school districts do have electronic buses, e-buses, but many of them also are dealing
• So the first question is, looking at the notification of charter schools for material concerns by the
• As authorizers, we're deeply concerned by the 60-day notification requirements, which we believe will
• As authorizers, we're deeply concerned by the 60-day notification requirements, which we believe will
• . education. as you've heard from other speakers, the 60-day notification.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The state's partnership with the Social Security Administration to electronically submit CalFresh applications
• of going into an office, faxing an application, or mailing an application; it directly sends an electronic
• This includes that we provide notifications to ensure that licensees know about evacuation orders.
• In response to the recent fire, CCL sent over 1,000 notifications to licensees.
• Counties also take on things such as disaster notifications. We help to transport individuals.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• <00:04:05.840> the<00:04:05.920> use<00:04:06.120> of<00:04:06.280> electronic
• history when the use of electronic history when the use of electronic communications<00:04:07.879
• The need to conduct routine electronic surveillance was incorporated into the circuitry of new devices
• 04:50.560> to<00:04:50.720> conduct<00:04:51.000> routine<00:04:51.440> electronic
• need to conduct routine electronic need to conduct routine electronic surveillance<00:04:52.520>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on SB 284, which would remove the requirement that wiretapping applications to a designated judge be accompanied by a written memorandum from the Department of the Attorney General. The Department of the Attorney General opposed the bill as drafted and instead proposed a new emergency-wiretap procedure allowing county prosecutors to seek immediate judicial authorization in exigent circumstances, followed by AG review and a follow-up application within 48 hours. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s office supported creating an emergency exception, citing a kidnapping case involving a missing material witness and the need to obtain live phone location data quickly, but asked that the AG be required to respond clearly within the follow-up period. The AG said the current wiretap process often arrives incomplete and noted a prior Honolulu application that was returned for more information and then abandoned. The committee also heard public testimony, including one speaker in support and another in opposition, and discussed whether the proposed emergency process should include imminent danger findings and what happens if the follow-up application is not approved. No vote or final action was taken in the transcript. The committee then took up SB 295, which increases penalties for violating temporary restraining orders and orders for protection and makes related changes. The Deputy Public Defender opposed the bill’s higher penalties, arguing that not all restraining-order cases involve domestic violence and that the measure could affect family disputes, property conflicts, custody battles, and other non-domestic situations. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney supported the bill, saying it would create a more uniform and efficient charging framework and that violations of court orders can be serious even when the conduct appears minor in isolation. Domestic violence advocates also supported the measure, emphasizing the need for meaningful enforcement and deterrence; one witness cited statewide data showing thousands of TRO petitions but relatively few convictions and fines. A representative from the Domestic Violence Action Center supported the bill but requested amendments to reduce unintended consequences for survivors. During discussion, the committee focused on the proposed minimum sentence, with the Domestic Violence Action Center recommending reducing it from 15 days to 5 days. The witness explained that longer minimums can create hardships such as job loss, housing instability, and child care problems, while still allowing time for survivors to access shelter and services. The committee chair indicated support for amending the bill to reflect that recommendation. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney also clarified that the bill is intended to address violations of already-issued protective orders after judicial review, not the initial issuance of restraining orders, and said the office supports eliminating the distinction between domestic and non-domestic protective-order violations because charging decisions are often made under time pressure. Multiple individuals and organizations signed up in support, and one witness testified in opposition. No vote or final committee action was announced in the transcript.

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• This bill provides that presence by such electronic means shall satisfy any applicable quorum requirement
• This bill will not require anyone to participate electronically.
• interactive electronic communication. interactive electronic communication.
• So, if the board's not choosing the right electronic method to do it, then you have the right under the
• that made sure that proper notification that made sure that proper notification from<02:24:07.359

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Not only notification of when these policies are being implemented, but then the answers that follow
• Uh not only notification<00:12:56.560> of<00:12:56.720> when<00:12:57.360> these
• <00:12:58.240> policies<00:12:58.880> are notification of when these policies are notification
• electronics fund transfer 2 weeks later. electronics fund transfer 2 weeks later.
• So, with respect to the first kind of box here, you can see that there's more direct system notification

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• When a disaster is declared locally, we send out a push notification to those that may have been impacted
• to those that may have been notification to those that may have been impacted<00:47:08.960> and
• chart and our chief architect that helped design Darcy with us actually worked with the CDC and electronic
• <01:13:14.640> and actually worked with the CDC and actually worked with the CDC and electronic
• medical records and we hold electronic medical records and we hold the<01:13:17.440> same<01:

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The task force met with a quorum, approved the August meeting minutes, and heard a presentation from Dr. Jerry Brosky of the Kentucky Mesonet and Kentucky Climate Center. He described the Mesonet’s statewide weather network, now with 84 stations in 78 counties, real-time data used by the National Weather Service, mobile apps, and more than a billion observations. He said recent legislative funding has allowed upgrades such as soil temperature and moisture sensors, cameras at every site, and improved communications and power systems, and has enabled expansion into new counties. He also highlighted products used for flooding, drought, and heat safety, including a wet bulb globe temperature tool being developed with the Department of Public Health. In response to questions, he said counties interested in a station should contact his center, that a station typically costs about $50,000, and that the program is already considering a second Pike County site. The committee then heard from Ryan Drain of Blue Skies and Chris McGee of the American Red Cross on long-term disaster recovery and a software platform called Darcy, short for Disaster Aware and Ready Communities Initiative. McGee explained the Red Cross’s long-term recovery work, including support for recovery groups, direct financial assistance, grantmaking, and coordination with local and federal partners. He emphasized that disasters are occurring more frequently and with repeated impacts, and shared examples from Kentucky and other states showing the need for organized recovery and storm shelter support. Drain said Darcy was developed after the 2021 Mayfield-Graves tornado recovery to replace fragmented spreadsheets and PDFs with a centralized, survivor-led system for preparedness, response, and recovery, designed to improve coordination, reduce duplication, and shorten recovery time. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond adoption of the minutes.

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• Third, anyone is welcome to submit an electronic comment without testifying.
• You can do that online. ...There's an electronic portal linked in today's hearing notice.
• I received an out-of-office notification, so I know the email went through. Okay. Well, Mr.
• So here's to hoping for permanent out-of-state notifications.
• The electronic portal for today's hearing will close right after we adjourn.

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• This just extends the notification process to online.
• Any discussion on Senate File 80, Department of Revenue Electronic Communication?
• 80, Department of Revenue Electronic 80, Department of Revenue Electronic Communication,<03:45:49.840
• Electronic Communications. Electronic Communications.
• This just extends the notification This just extends the notification process<03:46:40.239> to

Keywords: 916, all

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• It also makes the case that purchases made before the commissioner of Revenue notification do not qualify
• before the commissioner<00:09:45.720> of<00:09:45.839> Revenue<00:09:46.720> notification
• commissioner of Revenue notification commissioner of Revenue notification does<00:09:47.640>
• Revenue often requests additional documentation, such as vendor contracts, and frequently rejects electronic
• department often requests additional documentation, such as vendor contracts, and frequently rejects electronic

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• objection, Public Safety Committee minutes from February 11, 2026, are approved and distributed electronically
• requires rapid reporting, immediate efforts to obtain and distribute a recent photograph, and public notification
• procedures that have been agreed upon for the Department of Public Safety, immediately getting this notification

Bills: SB1071, SB1315, SB1317, SB1416, SB1493, SB1537, SB1542, SB1584, SB1626, SB1740, SB1751, SB1804, SCR1047, SCR1049

Keywords: Arizona Rangers, statutory repeal, security, state law, regulatory changes, school safety, interoperable communications, law enforcement, emergency response, funding, reentry programs, criminal justice, grants, recidivism, attorney general, missing children, kidnapping, reporting requirements, child safety, training

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• It's all electronic.
• Are you asking electronic distribution of the availability for a taxpayer to get their taxes electronically
• Electronically. So, I think there's a capability of that.
• And we probably send out 3,000; 85% are electronically.
• Because the wave of the future is these young people—they want everything electronic.

Summary: The subcommittee of the Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee met to begin its study of whether the content of the real estate tax statement should be revised to improve transparency. Legislative Council staff reviewed the study directive from HB 1176 and the statutory requirements for tax statements, including required line items such as true and full value, mill levy, legislative tax relief, primary residence credit, legacy fund share, discounts for early payment, and special assessments. The Tax Department then explained how the current uniform statewide statement is prescribed and approved, and noted that changes are typically driven by statute and implemented collaboratively with counties and vendors. County officials from NDACO, including auditors from McKenzie and Richland counties, described the full annual property tax timeline from budgeting through mailing final statements. They explained how counties gather budgets, calculate levies, verify taxable values, handle centrally assessed property, and prepare required notices and statements. They also said public attendance at budget hearings is generally very low, though the notices and statements generate some calls, mostly about whether attendance is required or why taxes are changing. Several members questioned the usefulness of the legislative tax relief line and the complexity of the 5% discount calculation, and county officials said the current process can be confusing and depends on manual data entry and coordination among counties, vendors, and taxing districts. The committee also discussed assessment frequency, valuation equalization, the 3% cap, and whether more frequent reassessment would reduce large jumps in taxable value. County officials said they try to use rotating reassessments and sales-ratio reviews to keep values within statutory tolerance, but staffing, training, and local market changes make the work difficult. NDACO staff estimated, based on a small county survey, that tax statement preparation and mailing costs average about 74 cents per statement, with outsourcing generally cheaper than in-house printing, and said HB 1176 added some mailing and administrative costs even if the tax statement itself did not change dramatically. Software vendors from CPT and Tyler then began presentations showing how their systems handle budgeting, valuation notices, tax statement generation, primary residence credit processing, and levy worksheets, emphasizing that many of the required calculations and reports are still manually entered or verified by county staff.