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• Good morning, co-chair Scott, co-chair Fee, members of the commission.
• Co-Chair Scott, thank you again for the opportunity to testify today.
• Senator Lucero was once a participant on that group as well.
• Uh, Madam Chair, Senator Lucero, great question.
• Senator Lero, I think was first. Senator Lero, I think was first.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• SENATOR AVILA. SENATOR ARRINGTON. >> Sen. Arrington: HERE. >> SENATOR DAVIS? SENATOR JONES?
• SENATOR MARTIN? SENATOR MCCLAIN? SENATOR TRUENOW? SENATOR WRIGHT? A QUORUM IS PRESENT MR.
• Collins: THANK YOU SENATOR WRIGHT.
• Collins: THANK YOU SENATOR MARTIN. SENATOR ARRINGTON, GO AHEAD. >> Sen. Arrington: THANK YOU MR.
• Collins: THANK YOU SENATOR ARRINGTON. SENATOR DAVIS? BEFORE I WILL BE QUICK.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• First up was Senator Seyarto.
• Senator Seyarto was present to present Senate Bill 904 regarding recovery from wildfires.
• Senator McGuire, we have Senate Bill 1263 related to contractors and debris removal.
• Thank you, Senator.
• Thank you, Senator, and thank you to the witnesses. Thank you. Thank you, Senator.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• For the Senate Legislative Council, it will be myself as co-chair, Senator Wirth, Senator Duhk, Senator
• And Senator Scott, Block, and Hickey. So we have the J Block, Senator Jay Block.
• Hickey will be vice chair, Senator Lopez, Senator Ramos, and advisors are Senators Pinto and Scott.
• Advisory members will be Senators Townsend, Locke, Scott, and Trujillo. All right.
• Voting members will be Senators Campos, Cervantes, Steinborn, O'Malley, Ezel, Townsend, and Scott.

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• Senators, authors to come and present your bills.
• Joining me in support of ACA is Tim Cromartie.
• We'll keep it open for the Senate members. Thank you.
• And we are now waiting for our final author, Senator Perez.
• I have a motion by Senator. That was called you Senator. By Assemblymember Bennett.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Senator Gaetz Air Senator Jones here. Senator Osgood here. Senator Simon, Senator Yarborough.
• Senator Bradley Senator Calatayud Sen fun. >> Senator Gaetz. Yes.
• Senator Jones, Senator Osgood, senator Simon. Yes, Senator Yarborough vice chair pizzo.
• Yes, senator Calatayud senator, if I'm Senator Gaetz, yes. Senator Jones, Senator Osgood. Yeah.
• Yes, Senator fi Senator Gaetz Senator Jones, senator Osgood. Yes, senator Simon.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Senator Schwertner present. Senator King. Senator Blanco. Senator Campbell. Senator Creighton.
• Senator Johnson. Senator Kolkhorst. Senator Menendez. Senator Middleton. Senator Nichols.
• Senator Nichols.
• Senator Kolkhorst, thank you, Senator Johnson.
• Thank you, Senator.

Bills: HB431, HB1522, HB1922, HB2467, HB2468, HB3228, HB3229, HB3306, HB3803, HB3804, HB3805, HB3806, HB4219, HB4238, HB4344, HB4386, HB4739

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

Summary: The committee first took up pending business and favorably reported several House bills without opposition, including HB 11, HB 132, HB 1041, HB 1606, HB 2286, and HB 5061. Each was moved out of committee with a recommendation that it do pass and be printed, and several were also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee then heard HB 3306, which would extend existing construction-contract indemnity exceptions to electric infrastructure construction, maintenance, and vegetation management work for electric utilities and transmission and distribution utilities. The sponsor said the bill would reduce litigation and insurance costs for ratepayers, while construction industry witnesses argued it would shift liability onto subcontractors and create broad-form indemnity in a way Texas law has generally prohibited since 2011. HB 3306 was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4739, a Comptroller-requested cleanup bill to repeal an outdated Finance Code provision requiring remittance of a portion of certain delinquency charges to the state, and HB 3803, HB 3804, and HB 3806, all Department of Banking-requested cleanup bills dealing with confidentiality and supervision rules for perpetual care funds, state banks, and trust companies. Those bills were briefly explained and left pending without testimony. HB 4219, aimed at improving Public Information Act compliance by requiring timely notice when records do not exist or are being withheld, allowing complaints to the Attorney General, and imposing training and fee consequences for noncompliance, drew support from a journalist and a policy analyst and was also left pending. The committee then heard HB 4238 on coerced debt and identity theft. The sponsor explained that the committee substitute narrows the bill to court-ordered findings of identity theft/coerced debt, gives collectors seven business days to stop collection activity, and removes a section to avoid litigation over court orders. A law professor and a family violence advocate testified in strong support, describing coerced debt as a barrier for domestic violence and elder abuse survivors trying to rebuild credit and access housing, jobs, and utilities. The bill was left pending. HB 1522, which would require local governments to post meeting notices three business days in advance and make budget materials more accessible online and in physical form, also drew support, though a school business officials representative raised concerns about the timing language, proposed-budget wording, and taxpayer impact statements for school districts; the bill was left pending after discussion. Later, the committee heard additional pending bills, including a PUC background-check bill that would expand the commission’s authority to check current employees and contractors and obtain FBI criminal history information, HB 3805 updating money services business regulation, HB 431 extending HOA solar-panel protections to solar tiles, and HB 3228 and HB 3229 on wind and solar recycling financial assurance and recycler solvency. HB 3228 received support from a Sierra Club witness who said recycling and disposal plans are needed for end-of-life renewable energy equipment, and HB 3229 was described as requiring recyclers to show financial resources at 125 percent through a letter of credit or bond. These bills were heard and left pending.

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• I also want to thank Senator Gibson for authoring this important consumer protection bill.
• Hello, my name is Scott Warren. I'm a qualified medical evaluator, and I support the bill.
• Also joining us is Scott Parris, who's available to answer technical questions.
• We respectfully request your aye vote, and Scott and I are happy to answer any questions.
• We respectfully request your aye vote, and Scott and I are happy to answer any questions.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Senator Jordan, I am really appreciative that we've got some time here to talk about this bill.
• You know, I spoke with Representative Scott about that too, as I appreciate that question.
• I think we all agree that we hope Chair Scott and Chair Leibwang will give this the consideration it
• I was wondering historically if this is related to Senator Clausen, former Senator Clausen's pilot project
• They do have a fiscal note that was requested in the Senate.

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• Sanchez, Senator Scott, Senator Sadiah Lopez, Senator Cher, Senator Shendo.
• Senator Scott: Senator Scott votes no. Senator Sidiya Lopez: Senator Sidiya Lopez votes yes.
• Moving along then to the next individual who will be Senator Scott. Senator Scott, please.
• Thank you, Senator, for your answers. Thank you very much, Senator Scott.
• Senator Scott votes yes. Senator Cedia Lopez votes yes. Thank you. Senator Scott votes yes.

Keywords: 996, all

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• favorable with an amendment on Senate favorable with an amendment on Senate Bill<00:04:21.759>
• Julian Scott birthplace in Johnson. Julian Scott birthplace in Johnson.
• <00:05:36.479> adopted that the House and Senate adopted that the House and Senate adopted
• therefore, be it resolved by the Senate therefore, be it resolved by the Senate and<00:13:23.440
• Now the Senate to amend the bill.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House began with devotional remarks and then handled several procedural referrals. Senate bills 198 and 323 were referred to the Committee on Ways and Means under House Rule 35A because they affect state revenue, and Senate Bill 326 was also referred to Ways and Means after the Transportation Committee reported it favorably with amendment. House Resolution 18, supporting preservation of the Julian Scott birthplace in Johnson, was read by title and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Institutions under House Rule 52. The chamber then read a series of adopted House concurrent resolutions honoring Vermont schools and individuals, including the Fair Haven Union High School Slater bowling team, the Hartford High School Hurricanes girls ice hockey team, the Hartford girls basketball team, Theres Black as Vermont Mother of the Year, and the Mount Mansfield Union High School girls tennis team. Members made brief announcements welcoming some of the honorees and guests to the chamber, including the Mount Mansfield tennis team, Theres Black, the Fair Haven bowling team, and others. The main floor action was on House Resolution 17, affirming that all Vermonters are presumed competent to communicate and must be provided communication resources of their choice. The Human Services Committee chair explained the resolution grew out of testimony on alternative communication methods, including facilitated communication and rapid prompting method, and said the committee heard from people with lived experience, professionals, and written testimony from medical and speech-language organizations. The committee reported the resolution out 9-0-2, and the House adopted it. The House then took up Senate Bill 209, relating to prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations, and proceeded to its third reading and concurrence-with-amendment question.

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• Senator Avila? Here. Senator Berman? Senator Boyd? Senator Bradley? Senator Brodeur?
• Senator Burgess? Senator Burton? Senator Davis? Senator DiCeglie? Senator Gaetz? Senator Garcia?
• Senator Gaetz? Senator Garcia? Here. Senator Grall? Senator Harrell? Senator Hooper?
• Senator Osgood? Senator Pizzo? Senator Rodriguez? Senator Rouson? Senator Simon? Senator Trumbull?
• Senator Harrell, Senator Hooper, Senator Martin, Senator Osgood, Senator Pizzo, Senator Rodriguez, Senator

Bills: S0014, S0016, S0024, S0052, S0308, S0504, S0506, S0564, S0572, S0590, S0594, S0806, S1396, S7020, S7024, S7026

Keywords: negligence, settlement, police conduct, municipal liability, personal injury, compensation, injuries, Miami-Dade County, places of worship, house of worship, church, mosque, synagogue, religious security, armed security, volunteer security, private security, security guard licensing, licensure exemption, Florida Statutes chapter 493

Summary: The Committee on Rules met with 14 members present and considered a long agenda of bills, including several open-government sunset reauthorizations, consumer and election measures, claims bills, and policy bills on public safety, ethics, and child protection. The committee reported favorably SB 7024 and SB 7026, which extend and consolidate public-records/public-meeting exemptions for cybersecurity information and trade secrets held by agencies, and SB 7020, which reenacts the aquaculture records exemption for the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. It also approved SB 14 and SB 24, two uncontested Miami-Dade County claims bills, and SB 16, a claims bill for Heriberto Sanchez Mayan involving severe injuries after an unlawful arrest and transport incident in St. Petersburg. Several bills drew substantial testimony. SB 308, creating the Florida Museum of Black History Board of Directors and designating St. Johns County as the museum site, received extensive support from advocates and lawmakers who emphasized preserving the full and accurate history of Black Floridians; some speakers urged safeguards to ensure historians and community members help shape the museum’s content. The committee also favorably reported CS for SB 564, allowing registered or pre-registered high school students to volunteer at polling places for community service hours, with supporters saying it would build civic engagement and help election offices. CS for SB 52, which exempts unpaid volunteer armed security at houses of worship from Class D and G licensing requirements, was also reported favorably after testimony both supporting the need for church security and cautioning that congregations should retain control over whether weapons are allowed. The committee approved CS for SB 1396 on litigation financing and consumer protection after a lengthy debate over transparency, foreign funding, and whether the bill would chill access to courts. Supporters said it would create guardrails and disclose foreign involvement; opponents argued it could burden plaintiffs and reveal litigation strategy. The committee also reported favorably CS for SB 504 and SB 506, creating a framework and related public-records exemption for code inspector body cameras, with discussion about notice to property owners and protection of sensitive footage. Additional favorable actions included CS for SB 572, updating ethics law to reflect foster family relationships, and CS for SB 590, tolling the statute of limitations for failure-to-report child abuse offenses until the offense is known to law enforcement or another charging authority.

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• Senator Avila: Here. Senator Bradley: Here. Senator Collins: Here. Senator Garcia: Here.
• Senator Grall: Here. Senator Polsky: Here. Senator Rouson: Here. Senator Grall: Here.
• Senator Avila: Yes. Senator Bradley: Yes. Senator Collins: Yes. Senator Garcia: Yes.
• Senator Avila? Yes. Senator Bradley? Yes. Senator Collins? Yes. Senator Garcia? Senator Grohl? Yes.
• Senator Avila? Yes. Senator Bradley? Yes. Senator Collins? Yes. Senator Garcia? Senator Grohl? Yes.

Summary: The Committee on Ethics and Elections met to consider a large slate of gubernatorial appointees, with 127 nominees on the agenda. The committee first approved the grouped nominees in Tabs 1 through 54 by unanimous roll call vote after brief public testimony in support of several appointees. The committee then took up individual University of West Florida and Pensacola State College-related nominations, including noting that Dr. Joel Rudman had resigned from the Pensacola State College board before appearing, leaving no action to take on that tab. Several UWF trustees were confirmed after testimony focused on their qualifications and priorities for the university. Paul Bailey emphasized his local ties, legal background, and interest in UWF’s military connections and pre-law program; Rebecca Matthews highlighted her education and public service background, current role as UWF board chair, enrollment growth, fundraising, and alignment with state directives; Rachel Moyah discussed her education leadership experience, finance role, and positive enrollment and fundraising trends; Ashley Ross described her fundraising and higher education background and stressed workforce, advancement, cyber, and military partnerships; and Christopher Young spoke about his Panhandle roots, business experience, audit and compliance work, and support for military and student opportunity. Each of these nominees was confirmed by roll call and forwarded to the full Senate. The most contentious nomination was Adam Kissel for the UWF Board of Trustees. Kissel described his background in higher education policy, free speech, philanthropy, and federal education work, and said he would focus on free speech, accreditation, military/veteran support, honors programming, and graduation rates. Committee members questioned him closely about prior writings on privatizing public higher education, his views on free speech versus Senate Bill 266, Project 2025, AI in administration, and his fit for UWF. Public testimony was split, with supporters praising his free-speech credentials and reform views, while opponents, including former UWF leaders, warned he was too ideological and not sufficiently grounded in the university community. After debate, the committee voted 5-4 not to confirm Kissel, so his name will not be forwarded to the full Senate.

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• Senator Jones, Senator Jordan, Senator Seifers, Senator Mulcai, Senator Celine, here.
• Senator Perry, Senator Durant, Senator Carol Foy, Senator DeSteff, Senator Hackworth, Senator Deeds,
• Senator Cifers. Senator Mulcai. Senator Salim. Aye. Senator Diggs. Senator Perry. Senator Durrant.
• Senator Cifers. Senator Mulcai. Senator Salim. Aye. Senator Diggs. Senator Perry. Senator Durant.
• Senator Cifers? Senator Mokai. Senator Salim. Aye. Senator Diggs. Senator Mokai. Senator Salim?

Keywords: House Committee Room C, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

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• Senator Edmonds. Here. Present. Senator Hodges. Senator Barthelemy. Senator Jackson-Andrews.
• Senator Miguez. Senator Mizell. Senator Owen. Four members present. All right.
• Senator Andrews has moved favorable. Senator Miguez. I'm sorry. Senator Miguez.
• Senator Edmonds. Yes. Senator Hodges. Yes. Senator Jackson Andrews. No. Senator Miguez. Yes.
• Senator Owen. Yes. Senator Barthelemy and Senator Mizell are not here. So four yeas and one nay.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• Chairman. >> Thank you, Senator Scott.
• >> Senator Scott. On the bill. >> Senator Scott. On the bill.
• Further >> Thank you Senator Scott.
• Thank you, Senator Scott. Mr.
• Chairman, Thank you, Senator Scott. Further discussion on Senate File 6?

Keywords: 916, all

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• Scott Hagen, Mr. Tman, here. >> For is present. constituents.
• >> Mr.<00:13:48.639> Scott<00:13:48.959> Hagen.<00:13:49.760> Mr.
• Scott Hagen. Mr. Tman >> Mr. Scott Hagen. Mr. Tman >> here. >> here.
• You voted on my bill like the senator upstairs.
• He's moving a the senator upstairs.

Bills: SB282, SB282

Keywords: virtual currency, cryptocurrency, tax exemption, state tax law, digital assets, manufactured homes, certificate of title, Alabama Department of Revenue, law amendment, 1999 models, 1136, house, all

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• Next up, I'm going to call Senate Bill 20. Senator Scott Maiden. Representative Hart.
• Senate Bill 20. Senate Bill 20. Senator<00:19:04.640> Scott<00:19:04.960> Maiden.
• Scott Maiden, State Senate District 29. Gracie Kelly with the Kentucky League of Cities.
• Scott Maiden, State Senate testimony. Scott Maiden, State Senate District<00:19:37.000> 29.
• the<00:21:23.840> Senate Senate Bill 20 passed the Senate Senate Bill 20 passed the Senate

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:01 Roll Call 00:00:21 SB 141 Discussion 00:03:21 SB 141 Vote 00:10:57 HB 755 Discussion 00:13:08 HB 755 Vote 00:17:55 SB 20 Discussion 00:19:36 SB 20 Vote 00:21:53 SB 40 Discussion 00:23:31 SB 40 Vote 00:26:25 HB 851 Discussion 00:28:53 HB 851 Vote 00:31:53 Adjournment 00:33:26, 958, all

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• Cousin Joe, Don, Tom, Scott, Brian. You folks have names for your classes. We have the COVID class.
• Joe Joe Don Don Don Tom Tom Tom Scott Scott Scott Brian You<00:09:57.960> folks<00:09:58.880><
• Whether it's members of the House, members of the Senate, but truly our families. government shutdown
• it's members of the house members<00:10:45.839> of<00:10:45.920> the<00:10:46.000> Senate

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Representative Swedzinski delivered a farewell-style floor speech as he finished his eighth term, thanking his family, parents, children, spouse, colleagues, staff, and lobbyists for their support and service. He shared personal stories about his mother’s work with Birthright, his late father, farm life, and raising five children while serving in the House, using those memories to reflect on the importance of family, faith, and public service. A major theme of the speech was bipartisanship and relationship-building. Swedzinski urged members not to focus on winning arguments over the other side, but on working together to build a better Minnesota, protect constitutional rights, life, liberty, and individual freedom, and strengthen families and communities. He emphasized that friendships across the aisle and shared commonalities can help overcome division. He also reflected on the passage of time and the significance of “firsts and lasts” in legislative life, noting the first speech on the House floor and the last time members bring children into the chamber. The remarks were not tied to a specific bill or vote; they were a closing tribute to service, institutional memory, and the opportunity to serve Minnesota.

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• Senator Larry Scott. Uh, my first.
• Does anyone have Other Senator, Senator Scott. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Senator Scott, Madam Chair. Perhaps an investigation.
• Senator Scott. Oh, senators, OK, OK. We do have a quorum.
• Senator Hickey's not here, uh, neither is Representative Jones, Senator Scott.