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• Most of them in Alabama use viewership, but there are groups such as NewsGuard, etc.
• Is this a problem in Alabama? I would say probably not, but it is a problem across the country.
• Now some of those have backed off of that, but at the time, yes, you're correct.
• We want the citizens of Alabama to be able to not have to worry about what channel they can... ...watch
• I was just going to mention that my wife has been in publication for a long time.

Bills: HB282 , HB283 , HB95

Committee: House Commerce and Small Business

Keywords: government contracting, state agencies, local agencies, procurement, marketing contracts, advertising contracts, media monitoring, fact-checking, news ratings, bias ratings, misinformation, journalistic standards, news accuracy, vendor certification, contractor certification, public relations, media analytics, government procurement, Alabama, data privacy

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• Well, in Alabama, United States.
• Uh, he spoke English, but he went to get his driver's test eight times, and each time there was some
• </c> And he only failed one time.
• We spend our time on life forward.
• . time. time.

Bills: HB274 , HB287 , HB301 , HB157 , HB254 , HB88 , HB274 , HB287 , HB301 , HB157 , HB254 , HB88

Committee: House Public Safety and Homeland Security

Keywords: Crenshaw County, county board of education, school board, board of education, term limits, term length, elected officials, local constitutional amendment, Alabama Constitution, education governance, local legislation, November 2026 election, ballot measure, constitutional amendment, school board elections, law enforcement, transparency, reporting, public safety, regulation

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• Judge, tell us about that bill, what it does. at our normal time and place to finish at our normal time
• </c><00:06:28.960><c> Supreme</c> practice before the Alabama Supreme practice before the Alabama Supreme
• If you're released on bail, probation, parole, community corrections, work release, or have a previous
• 30:08.399><c> probation,</c> you're released on bail, probation, you're released on bail, probation,
• </c> release, or have a previous conviction. release, or have a previous conviction.

Bills: HB41 , HB149 , SB230 , SB87 , SB169 , SB238 , SB233 , HB72 , HB41 , HB149 , SB230 , SB87 , SB169 , SB238 , SB233 , HB72

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: sexual offenses, penalties, rape, sodomy, criminal justice, Judicial Branch, Alabama State Bar, legal profession, commissioners, government agency, campaign finance, security measures, candidates, elected officials, legislative protection, civil procedure, statute of limitations, real estate appraisers, legal complaints, appraisal board

Bills: HB230

Committee: House Commerce and Small Business

Keywords: real estate, brokerage, broker, salesperson, licensee, consumer disclosure, agency disclosure, RECAD, Real Estate Consumers Agency and Disclosure Act, Alabama Real Estate Commission, buyer agreement, listing agreement, transaction broker, single agent, dual agency, compensation disclosure, commission, referral agreement, referral fee, written agreement

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• </c> for a long time and now here you are. for a long time and now here you are.
• And basically give him credit for time served.
• give him credit for time<00:15:03.199><c> served.
• </c> affecting every Alabama citizen. affecting every Alabama citizen.
• We do it all the time. I've dealt do it. We do it all the time.

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

Committee: Senate Judiciary

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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• Well, there he is—right on time. Great, Senator Gavan. Right on time, great, Senator Gavan.
• At that point in time, of course, the individual will be placed on probation for a period of time that
• at the appropriate time.
• Now that person comes to Alabama.
• My intent is if someone comes through the state of Alabama... through the state of Alabama, you're just

Bills: HB2 , HB43 , HB49 , HB94 , HB137 , HB156 , HB200 , HB250 , HB3 , HB42

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: vaccination, parental consent, minors, medical consent, guardian approval, criminal procedure, split sentencing, probation, Class A felony, Class B felony, minimum confinement, HB49, Alabama criminal code, capital offense, capital punishment, death penalty, rape in the first degree, sodomy in the first degree, sexual torture, child sexual abuse

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• </c> in 13 days than I can remember any time in 13 days than I can remember any time in<00:22:46.320>
• Did it reduce response time? Did it save lives? Did it reduce response time? Did it save lives?
• A lot of those from Alabama. It was released December 25.
• </c> of the no surprise billing act. of the no surprise billing act.
• So that will help also in Alabama. rate. So that will help also in Alabama.

Bills: HB185 , HB378 , SB28 , HB400 , SB155 , HB312 , HB185 , HB378 , SB28 , HB400 , SB155 , HB312

Committee: House Ways and Means General Fund

Keywords: appropriation, transportation, judicial system, funding, state budget, Pickens County, local act, vehicle tag fee, registration fee, issuance fee, motor vehicle registration, license plate, replacement tag, transfer tag, renewal fee, county revenue, earmarked funds, ambulance service, emergency medical services, EMS

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• <00:07:32.800><c> that</c><00:07:33.039><c> warrant</c> release that warrant release that warrant &gt
• </c> Alabama that we get the severance tax. Alabama that we get the severance tax.
• So, with back to the state of Alabama.
• And I understand that you folks don't spend your time at the courthouse all the time. 35 years ago, myself
• <c> time.

Bills: HB304 , HB285 , HB312 , HB311 , SB60 , HB304 , HB285 , HB312 , HB311 , SB60

Committee: House Ways and Means General Fund

Keywords: impoundment, driver licenses, vehicle redemption, local identification cards, law enforcement, HB285, TJ's Law, traffic infraction, traffic ticket, uniform traffic ticket and complaint, minor driver, juvenile driver, parent notification, guardian notification, emergency contact, citing agency, traffic citation, driver safety, youth safety, Alabama traffic law

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• At this time, I'd like to ask Representative Baker if he'd open our meeting in prayer.
• the student is a choose act the student is a choose act participating<00:06:11.520><c> student.
• We added a line item for Voices of Alabama. We adjusted the RAISE Act weight.
• So, we'll concur when I get the nod from the Speaker this time to concur.
• </c> from the speaker this time to concur. from the speaker this time to concur.

Bills: SB342 , SB342 , SB159

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: land bank, land bank authority, local land bank authority, Alabama Land Bank Authority, tax delinquent property, tax sale, tax lien, redemption period, quiet title, blight remediation, vacant property, foreclosure, ad valorem tax, property tax exemption, intergovernmental agreement, county government, municipal government, redevelopment, brownfields, floodplain management

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• . >> Next time. >> Okay.
• </c> bring it up next time. bring it up next time. &gt;&gt; Next<00:04:39.280><c> time.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Next time. &gt;&gt; Next time.
• And uh wholesale dealer in Alabama.
• Alabama. Alabama.

Bills: HB66 , HB79 , HB95 , HB145 , HB66 , HB79 , HB95 , HB145

Committee: House Ways and Means General Fund

Keywords: elder abuse, financial exploitation, inheritance, joint tenancy, conviction effects, off-label, pharmacists, medical treatment, state board of pharmacy, employment protection, HVAC, air conditioning, heating, ventilation, warranty transfer, manufacturer warranty, consumer protection, home sale, residential real property, real estate

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• They have a model policy on video cam release and... ...policy on video cam release, and a lot of your
• I mean, I can't spend all this time running down people to... all this time running down people to contact
• So, HB7, so this is called the Lake and Riley Act. So, it actually predates Riley Act.
• I have several instances, 10 to 20 instances in Alabama regarding this issue. instances in Alabama in
• And they were also taking up time.

Bills: HB202 , HB42 , HB146 , HB492 , HB285 , HB7 , HB454 , HB42 , HB7

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: law enforcement, immunity, civil liability, use of force, recruitment, bail reform, cash deposit, judicial discretion, criminal justice, Alabama law, youthful offender, capital murder, public safety, victims' rights, juvenile offenders, delinquent acts, juvenile court, nonfelony offenses, water safety offenses, HB285

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• . time. time.
• </c> in Alabama elections. in Alabama elections.
• </c> the taxpayers in Alabama. the taxpayers in Alabama.
• Clair County, Alabama. But I'm um St. Clair County, Alabama.
• Alabama Voter Engagement Act.

Bills: HB541 , SB194 , HB541 , SB194

Committee: House Ethics and Campaign Finance

Keywords: PFAS, drinking water, public health, environmental management, liability, agriculture authority, eminent domain, property rights, tax exemption, agriculture center, primary elections, party registration, party affiliation, open primary, closed primary, runoff election, crossover voting, voter registration, Secretary of State, absentee ballot

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• Now, you know, with the Alabama Literacy Act, that is so impactful that our third graders, our initial
• Last year, we had 15 schools on the Alabama report card that received a score of an F.
• Um,... ...educators of the state of Alabama.
• Many of those beads are Alabama beads. Many of those beads are Alabama students.
• ones across Alabama, across the country, and across the globe.

Bills: HB447 , HB447

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: HB447, school buses, student transportation, public schools, local boards of education, dual enrollment, career technical education, CTE, community college, trade school, technical college, offsite educational venues, student access, transportation policy, school bus law, Alabama education law, Montgomery County, probate court, judge of probate, will registration

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• This chapter shall be called the Alabama Fair Campaign Practices Act.
• Replace lines 46 through 48 on page with the following: filings on the Alabama Campaign Practices Act
• ><c> acting</c><00:10:25.040><c> system</c> campaign practices acting system campaign practices acting
• 222 is the act, 22... Oh, that was the bill number. That's the act.
• </c> &gt;&gt; that's only for Alabama. &gt;&gt; that's only for Alabama.

Bills: HB433 , HB443 , HB433 , HB443

Committee: House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections

Keywords: tax distribution, Talladega County, economic development, public safety, rural infrastructure, HB443, Underground Damage Prevention Program, One-Call Notification System, utility locate, dig law, excavation safety, damage prevention, underground utilities, pipeline safety, public utilities, buried facilities, excavation notice, demolition notice, Alabama Public Service Commission, sunset extension

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• I haven't had time to read either. I understand.
• In our annual state of tobacco control report, Alabama received an FS. control report, Alabama received
• We are due to be completed with construction by this time next year, and... construction by this time
• We knew We used to have standing meeting times.
• Now, the committee times are changing up.

Bills: SB282 , SB300 , HB72 , HB396 , SB282 , SB300 , HB72 , HB396

Committee: Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund

Keywords: virtual currency, cryptocurrency, tax exemption, state tax law, digital assets, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, business incentives, economic impact, firefighter, license plate, fees, funds distribution, support programs, memorial, disabled veterans, property tax exemption, debt-to-income ratio, homestead, veterans affairs

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• House Bill 4140 is a bill that is fixing something that probably should be fixed a long time ago.
• House Bill 1638 expands the definition in the Governmental Tort Claims Act and the act political subdivision
• So, at this time, I would move to restore title. I have a motion to restore title.
• House Bill 4236 is the Uniform Commercial Receivership Act.
• House Bill 4352 is a uniform mortgage modification act.

Bills: HB1082 , HB1638 , HB3040 , HB3269 , HB3278 , HB3298 , HB3587 , HB3996 , HB4113 , HB4140 , HB4226 , HB4236 , HB4301 , HB4324 , HB4339 , HB4342 , HB4352 , SB1082

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: child custody, joint custody, best interest of the child, guardian ad litem, domestic violence, substance abuse, Governmental Tort Claims Act, definitions, torts, political subdivisions, governmental immunity, medical providers, sex offenders, safety zones, minors protection, loitering restrictions, criminal penalties, arrest warrant, criminal procedure, telephonic communication

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• We did this with the Rebuild Alabama initiative; there's a provision in Rebuild Alabama that allows for
• And 45 days in a small business time frame is a long time, and so if...
• Time frame is a long time, and so if we're processing the paperwork, we should be making contact back
• Once we've done that, then the body has a reasonable time to act.
• Additional time to say I need the additional time; it doesn't say that.

Bills: SB36 , SB39 , SB40 , SB12 , SB29 , SB121 , SB131 , SB12

Committee: Senate County and Municipal Government

Keywords: competitive bidding, procurement, disclosure statements, state contracts, contract protest, board governance, occupational licensing, Sunset Law, public accountability, training requirements, SB40, Houston/Hunter Act, firearm hold agreement, gun storage, temporary firearm storage, firearms dealer, federal firearms licensee, FFL, civil immunity, gun owner

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• Today's historic markup of the Genius Act and the Firm Act is proof that we are in fact delivering on
• Democrats and Republicans have time and time again linked arms to defend this separation.
• I'm going to try one more time.
• But it is not ready for prime time.
• Under the Genius Act, stablecoin issuers must already comply with the Bank Secrecy Act, including filing

Bills: SB875

Committee: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Keywords: banking regulation, federal agencies, reputational risk, financial services, supervision, FIRM Act, bank supervision, depository institutions, federal banking agencies, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve, NCUA, CFPB, credit unions, Operation Choke Point, financial discrimination, safety and soundness, supervisory guidance, examination manual

Summary: This meeting focused on the markup of the Genius Act and the FIRM Act, two significant pieces of legislation addressing stablecoin regulation and the financial industry's regulatory framework. The Chairman noted the importance of providing clarity to the digital asset community and protecting American consumers, while also promoting innovation and competition within the financial sector. Members of both parties expressed varying viewpoints, with some highlighting concerns related to national security and the potential risks associated with stablecoins.

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• On page four, there's bonds are brought up several times.
• Senator Howard, one more time, please.
• Now, maybe a better time.
• Now, this time, seeing no questions. Will there be debate?
• We've tried to increase it a couple of times.

Bills: SB1302 , SB1389 , SB1401 , SB1776 , SB1809 , SB1858 , SB1985 , SB2053 , SB2148

Committee: Senate Revenue and Taxation

Keywords: income tax, tax rates, revenue certification, Oklahoma Tax Commission, state budget, education, tax credit, school choice, private school, tuition assistance, income limits, parental choice, accreditation, insurance, taxation, premium, home office credit, healthcare, teacher tax credit, income tax credit

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• President, now is the time that we introduce the pages for the week.
• At this point in time, I'd like for the pages to introduce themselves.
• It causes loss of muscle control, which gets worse over time.
• With that, I Stand for questions and move for movement forward at an appropriate time.
• Tomorrow morning is our weekly devotional time at 7:30, continuing with parables.

Bills: SB843 , SB1733 , SB1476 , SB1237 , SB1410 , SB1894 , SB1272 , SB1204 , SB1721 , SB1725 , SB1735 , SB1337 , SB1339 , SB1461 , SB1975 , SB1450 , SB1458 , SB1232 , SB1238 , SB1325 , SB1209 , SB1362 , SB2072 , SB1451 , SB1540 , SB1581 , SB1535 , SB1266 , SB1927 , SB1460 , SB2084 , SB2182 , SB392 , SB985 , SB1265 , SB1283 , SB1441 , SB1307 , SB1425 , SB1826 , SB1365 , SB1696 , SB1870 , SB1722 , SB1639 , SB715 , SB716 , SB182 , SB609 , SB169 , SB134 , SB1611 , SB432 , SB1407 , SB2039 , SB1356 , SB1288 , SB2019 , SB1705 , SB1878 , SB2118

Keywords: school boards, educational governance, conflict of interest, employee relations, Oklahoma statutes, child abuse, reporting requirements, sexual misconduct, law enforcement, school personnel, confidentiality, student safety, land office, land exchange, investment, education funding, real estate management, Teachers' Bill of Rights, education, teachers' rights