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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Mar 24th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Of the county staff who pulled this off, of the ballot board, of the signature verification committee
  • May the work of this body strive for the preservation of. peace, the promotion of happiness, the increase
  • of units.
  • On a set of precedent of people being able to, developers being able to sue members of city councils
  • of the University of Texas System.
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  • One of the issues here is community association Associations are non-profits, so the money that comes
  • The association and the board are made up of volunteers.
  • Texas who is part of a single-family community association.
  • of Engineering, and Distinguished Alumnus of the Association of Former Students, awarded in 2008.
  • I'm actually testifying on behalf of the Association of Water Board Directors today.
TX
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  • of nature.
  • of 93.
  • Of all members of the governing body for protests mid or I'm a majority of the members of the governing
  • Lake General Council on behalf of the Texas Association of Builders, representing nearly 10,000 members
  • We're a trade association of nearly 2,000 members.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part II) Apr 7th, 2025

Local Government

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  • of nature.
  • Of all members of the governing body for protests.
  • The 3rd, the number 3 hitter, right, uh, Francis Blake, general counsel on behalf of the Texas Association
  • My name is Glenn Hammer, president and CEO of the Texas Association of Business.
  • We're a trade association of nearly 2000 members.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part I) Apr 7th, 2025

Local Government

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  • There are some very good property owner associations, most of them in homeowners associations. make a
  • There's some very good property owner association, most of them in homeowners association.
  • There's a very good property owner association, most of them, and homeowners associations, but some are
  • make a grant of public money or a thing of value to an individual, association, or corporation.
  • the Association A&M Department of Civil Engineering, Outstanding Alumnus of the Dwight Look College of
Summary: The committee heard several bills dealing with local government authority, homeowners associations, hospital district policing, school AED inspections, special district annexation, public contracting penalties, and guaranteed income programs. Senate Bill 2073 by Sen. Zaffirini would clarify that appraisal districts may finance purchases, leases, or construction of real property for appraisal offices without prior approval from taxing units; it was supported by the Texas Association of Appraisal Districts and left pending. Senate Bill 1935 by Sen. Hinojosa would increase homeowner control of property owners association boards, require more transparency, limit fines and assessment increases, and require accessible meeting locations; HOA and builder representatives opposed it, arguing it would hinder maintenance and make dues harder to manage, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 434 by Sen. Miles would authorize Harris County Hospital District police officers, was supported by Harris Health, and was left pending. Senate Bill 1177 by Sen. Alvarado, as substituted, would require school AED inspections during fire inspections and reporting to school leadership; it was left pending. Senate Bill 1214 by Sen. Perry would update Concho County Hospital District law to align with current procurement and notice rules; it was left pending. Senate Bill 1965 by Sen. Middleton, for Sen. King, would tighten notice and proximity rules for special district annexations; district witnesses warned the bill could interfere with service to noncontiguous tracts, and the bill was left pending. The committee also took up Senate Bill 2046 by Sen. Bettencourt, which would increase criminal penalties for county purchasing act violations involving unauthorized separate or sequential purchases to evade competitive bidding, and create a tiered penalty structure based on contract amount. Former Harris County DA Kim Ogg, Deputy Attorney General Josh Reno, and James Quintero supported the bill, citing recent Harris County bid-rigging cases and arguing the current Class C misdemeanor penalty is too weak to deter misconduct; some members questioned whether the proposed thresholds were too low and whether stronger oversight, rather than higher penalties alone, would be more effective. The bill was left pending. Finally, Senate Bill 2010 by Sen. Bettencourt would bar counties and other political subdivisions from operating guaranteed income programs and address constitutional gift-clause concerns. Testimony split sharply: Ogg and Quintero argued such programs are unconstitutional, can be used for political data collection, and should not be funded with public money, while Paige Terry Barry defended the bill as protecting taxpayers and discouraging dependency. Senators also debated whether the state can restrict use of federal grant funds and whether local governments should be allowed to run such programs; the bill was left pending.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 21st, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • The chair hears none, and the rules are suspended on her election as president of the National Association
  • certain benefits associated with the registration issues of certain peace officers.
  • great American system here of freedom, capitalism, and free markets.
  • We pass a ton of bills here every day to benefit veterans, including college tuition, free state park
  • What kind of societal harms and individual harms are there when we have kind of a free access to THC?
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
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 22nd, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • These three women appointed to the special court were Associate Justice Ruth of Galveston, who was a
  • Hattie Leah Henenberg of Dallas, who was a free legal aid advocate, and Chief Justice Hortense Sparks
  • their legislature should make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free
  • And why I read that part of Jefferson's letter to the Baptist Association of Dan...
  • It can lead to similar corruption and undermining of faith practices that should be respected and free
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  • What it does is merge multiple versions of the statute and repeals duplicative sections.
  • It merges multiple versions of the statute and repeals duplicative sections.
  • Next, we will be hearing an amended version of Senate Bill 171.
  • Their commission is through the commissioner of public safety with the recommendation and consent of
  • the Senate pro tem and the speaker of the house.
Bills: HB2115
US
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  • , wow, great, end of quote.
  • They've told us repeatedly of the dangers of law enforcement being used against political enemies.
  • Instead of focusing on the ramp-up, cases of murder and rape perpetrated against everyday Americans,
  • jail, end of quote.
  • Morton's nomination. that his associations are, quote, not only dangerous, they reveal a pattern of behavior
Summary: The committee meeting was focused on the nominations of Brett Shumate and John Eisenberg for significant positions within the Department of Justice. Notable discussions arose over recent public disclosures that questioned the integrity of the nomination process, particularly surrounding Mr. Martin, a candidate whose past comments and associations have raised concerns among committee members. Tensions flared as members addressed potential biases and the implications of Martin’s statements regarding law enforcement and political groups. The meeting concluded with several committee members advocating for more thorough scrutiny of nominations to ensure the integrity of the process.
US
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  • And this Department of Ed money has flexibilities associated with it.
  • Jason Dropik, who is the executive director of the National Indian… and Education Association here in
  • Nicole Russell is the executive director of National Association of Federally Impacted Schools, also
  • I am the Executive Director of the National Indian Education Association.
  • I'm the Executive Director of the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools, or NAFIS, representing
Summary: The meeting focused on the responsibilities of the U.S. Department of Education towards Native students, highlighting the importance of federal education programs that satisfy treaty obligations to Native communities. Various witnesses testified about the impact of educational policies designed to support Native students who primarily attend public schools. Concerns were voiced over recent proposals that could potentially undermine these programs, citing the role of federal funding in ensuring successful educational outcomes for Native youth. The chair of the committee emphasized the need for continued federal support and attention to the unique educational challenges faced by Indigenous populations.
TX
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  • Leaders like Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, who are in support of abolishing the department, suggest
  • to fund the campaigns of Republican members of this state House.
  • and into the hands of the state of Texas is dangerous.
  • of Teachers, Zef Capo.
  • of their own design.
Summary: This was a press conference organized by student advocates and Texas Democratic lawmakers to oppose efforts by the Trump administration and allies to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and to criticize Texas voucher proposals. Speakers argued that the department and its Office for Civil Rights are essential for enforcing civil rights protections, supporting special education, Title I, Pell Grants, career and technical education, and other federal education programs. They said eliminating the department would weaken oversight, shift power to states that have a poor record on student protections, and harm marginalized, low-income, disabled, and rural students. Congressman Greg Casar framed the issue as a transfer of public money from schools to billionaires, tying the department fight to federal budget and tax-cut debates and to Texas voucher efforts. State Representative Gene Wu said Texas public education is already near collapse and warned that losing federal support would worsen school closures, staffing shortages, and class-size increases. Representative Gina Hinojosa highlighted Texas’s past special education cap and attacks on Section 504, and said she filed bills to route federal block grants directly to schools if federal policy changes move forward. Representative Vicki Goodwin said the state should fund schools rather than vouchers and noted underfunding of special education and inflation pressures. Round Rock ISD trustee Melissa Ross and Texas AFT president Zef Capo emphasized that federal oversight protects students and that Texas has a history of underfunding and mishandling special education, meals, and other services. The final speaker, Westwood High School senior Eliza Abert, said the loss of federal education support would most harm low-income and middle-class students and called on attendees to oppose the changes. No votes were taken; the event ended with a call for public pressure on lawmakers and continued advocacy.
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  • He also refused to provide any... of the 25,000 posts that he deleted from X after the election.
  • Before the FBI has even completed their background investigations, I think this is another example of
  • Stephen Myron to be the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors. The clerk will call the roll.
  • William Polte to be the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
  • of Consumer Financial Protection.
Summary: The committee convened to discuss several nominations, notably for key positions including the directors of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Housing Finance Agency, and Undersecretary of Commerce. Senator Warren raised significant concerns during her opposition to all four nominees, citing their failure to provide satisfactory answers regarding their qualifications and policy perspectives. She expressed particular alarm over Jonathan McKernan's ties to external influences and Jeffrey Kessler's hesitance to acknowledge geopolitical threats, leading to discussions about accountability in nominations and oversight. The votes resulted in a mixed outcome, with some nominees being approved while others faced substantial opposition.
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  • competitiveness by identifying the risk. associated with a given topic and the resulting level of controls
  • We've got our labs, and at the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, one of the very best of
  • them did not, whether I had any kind of a conflict of interest with them, with any type of financial
  • pushed the ball, of awareness of them in Germany.
  • There's been a number of articles that look at that kind of, those kinds of things. kinds of collaborations
Summary: The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee convened to address pressing issues related to research security risks at the Department of Energy, focusing specifically on foreign nationals' access to sensitive information. The meeting highlighted the increasing threats posed by espionage from the Chinese Communist Party, which has sought to infiltrate U.S. national laboratories and exploit American research for military purposes. Discussions included the importance of tightening security protocols to safeguard national interests and maintain technological advantages. Witnesses provided insight into historical contexts and current vulnerabilities, emphasizing that without proper measures, the gaps could jeopardize national security.
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  • mine of the great free state of Florida.
  • United States of free people governing ourselves can succeed. Mr.
  • And so what was evidenced there was was a pattern of conduct involving a trade association, which for
  • And I think it's fair to say a certain amount of collusion went on via this trade association.
  • , silencing the free... speech of American people, and what are the conceivable array of tools and arrays
Summary: The meeting focused on the nominations of Todd Blanch and Gail Slater for the positions of Deputy Attorney General and Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust, respectively. The committee considered the qualifications of both nominees, with opening statements provided by the nominees themselves. There was an evident emphasis on the rigorous vetting process that nominees undergo before their selection, highlighting the importance of the roles within the Department of Justice. Members of the committee engaged in a structured question-and-answer session to further evaluate the nominees' capabilities and fit for the positions they were nominated for, with each member allotted seven minutes to pose questions.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

AEN-HHS-WAM, JDC-WAM DEFER, WAM-JDC, WAM, WAM Public Hearings 04-09-2026

Agriculture and Environment

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  • Okay, in support, uh Hawaii State Association of Counties. Also not present on Zoom, Chair.
  • <00:04:05.600> of<00:04:05.680> Counties Association of Counties Association of Counties
  • And there's a lot of, uh, within the pollution of flooding, there is a lot of cesspool waste.
  • But I just wanted to be cognizant of the funding challenges of this year.
  • > a language of the definition of a language of the definition of a educational<00:27:00.000>
Bills: HB1618
Summary: The committees held a joint hearing on HB 1618 HD1, which would create and fund a cesspool conversion revolving loan fund administered by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority to help homeowners upgrade, convert, or connect cesspools. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from state agencies and advocacy groups, with witnesses emphasizing that cost is the main barrier to cesspool conversion and that recent Kona flooding underscored the public health and pollution risks of cesspools. One testifier suggested the fund should actively pursue outside funding sources, and another urged an effective date that would allow counties to contribute sooner. A member raised concerns about whether loans would be affordable and whether other financing tools, such as tax credits, should also be considered; another member opposed the bill as not adequately addressing district-level sewer and septic issues. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, including changing the effective date to July 1, 2050, and the motion was adopted. The joint Judiciary and Ways and Means committees then considered HB 2592 on the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority. The chair outlined amendments to clarify that the authority would assume property and liability associated with transferred assets, preserve existing liability rules, transfer conditional use permits if not already transferred, allow lease extensions before transfer, and set reversion triggers if the authority fails to adopt a management plan by June 30, 2028, or administrative rules by December 31, 2029. Members asked about preserving the public trust and whether the amendments would keep the Board of Land and Natural Resources’ role intact; the chair confirmed the fee and board role would remain unchanged. The committees voted to pass the bill with amendments, and the recommendation was adopted. The committees also took up HB 2033, making further amendments to clarify the definition of state, delay certain effective dates, allow rental and U-Drive lessors to avoid liability by identifying renters, delete one section, and add administrative hearing language and bus-camera clarifications. HB 1888 was amended to expand protections for educational workers to include sports officials, define sports official, make intentional bodily harm a felony with enhanced penalties for repeat offenses, and authorize the attorney general to assist with restraining orders. Both measures were recommended for passage with amendments and adopted. Later, several bills were moved with little or no discussion: HB 1515, HB 1713, HB 1718, HB 2022, and HB 2385 were recommended for passage unamended; HB 2375 was deferred; and HB 1741 was amended to reflect Honolulu’s concerns, narrow study requirements, add exemptions and a delayed implementation date, and was recommended for passage with amendments. The committees adopted the recommendations on these measures, with some members noting reservations or prior opposition on certain bills.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Mar 11th, 2026

Boards, Agencies and Commissions

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  • We have worked with one of our largest trade associations on the language.
  • We have worked with one of our largest<00:11:56.800> trade<00:11:57.120> associations<00
  • some of that is happening now, >> Some of some of that is happening now, but<00:15:03.760>
  • I just want to kind of come back around to the purpose of your function is protection of the public.
  • Um, one of the things that the chairman of the Sunset and the chairman of this committee is that when
Bills: SB274, HB586
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 18th, 2026 at 02:07 pm

House Taxation & Revenue

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  • Some of the state agency projects are for the benefit of local entities.
  • That was one of the amendments that was done on the Senate floor.
  • Chairman: Are you aware of the funds that are on line item 3738, or 3730, excuse me, the purchase of
  • Madam Chair, do you know the amount of the purchase?
  • Okay, what's the pleasure of the committee? I move a do pass.
Bills: SB240