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• This is some work looking at making renewable diesel or sustainable aviation fuel.
• This is some work looking at making renewable diesel or sustainable aviation diesel or sustainable aviation
• And, uh, you know, we saw the one out west close down during the Obama administration, which really just
• 54:31.359><c> during</c><00:54:31.680><c> the</c><00:54:31.760><c> Obama</c><00:54:32.160><c> administration
• </c> down during the Obama administration down during the Obama administration which<00:54:33.040><c>

Summary: The committee met and approved the minutes, then heard announcements and introductions from members and guests, including an invitation to an East Kentucky trail ride opening and welcomes for new EPIC and Kentucky Coal Association representatives and several constituents. After the opening business, the committee turned to a presentation on nanotechnology and energy applications by Rodney Andrews of the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research. Andrews explained how nanoscale materials behave differently because of their size and surface area, and described uses in consumer products, batteries, solar panels, catalysts, coatings, sensors, and energy storage. Members asked about the relationship between nanomaterials and coal, and Andrews said carbon nanotubes can be made from coal-derived hydrocarbons, which members noted as an opportunity for Kentucky’s coal and manufacturing sectors. He also discussed work on improved solar coatings, more stable perovskites, fuel-processing catalysts, hydrogen storage, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, electromagnetic shielding, and conductive yarns and fabrics. The presentation also covered more advanced applications such as thermoelectric textiles, power transmission materials, thermal transport composites for aerospace, nanofluids for cooling, and fusion reactor shielding. In the final discussion, members raised questions about electromagnetic pulse protection and quantum computing; Andrews said the materials discussed could absorb and spread energy and that shielding applications may help with EMPs, while quantum computing remains limited by extremely low operating temperatures. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

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• </c><00:47:47.119><c> to</c> the National Wildlife Federation to the National Wildlife Federation to
• </c><00:48:40.800><c> fuel</c> economy or sustainable aviation fuel economy or sustainable aviation fuel
• ><c> legis</c> would match the federal legis would match the federal legis legislation<01:16:01.120><
• </c> it was being signed federally it was being signed federally and<01:29:03.199><c> uh</c><01:29:03.360
• </c> more cuts at the egg um at the federal more cuts at the egg um at the federal egg<01:36:20.880><

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

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• , these are IIJA funds, you know, for Federal Highway Administration and different programs.
• , these are IIJA funds, you know, for Federal Highway Administration and different programs.
• , these are IIJA funds, you know, for Federal Highway Administration and different programs.
• So, um, like for example, Federal Highway Administration is, you know, nearing 80% obligation, while
• So, um, like for example, Federal Highway Administration is, you know, nearing 80% obligation, while

Committee: House Capital Investment

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• </c> have been with the administration have been with the administration change.<00:05:01.840><c> It<
• There is some developments happening at the federal level as we see potentially a uh, federal delisting
• administration.
• </c> targeted by the federal administration. targeted by the federal administration.
• :52:29.440><c> will</c><00:52:29.680><c> always</c> federal partners will always will always federal

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

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• The Trump administration has repeatedly shown disrespect and contempt for NATO's role and our European
• If the Trump administration seeks to negotiate an end to the war, I would point out that Russia is not
• And it's where the Russian Federation seizes opportunities created by chaos and instability.
• If the administration...
• They have long-range aviation that practices daily moving out and doing strikes across.

Committee: Senate Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel

Keywords: committee meeting, legislation, public testimony, SB4, HB2214, bipartisan support

Summary: The committee convened to discuss various bills and hear testimonies related to legislative matters, including public concerns and implications surrounding the proposed legislation. Notably, the members engaged in a vigorous debate over SB4, where several representatives shared differing viewpoints on its impact on local communities and the environment. Public testimonies were heard, with advocates arguing for the bill's potential benefits, while opponents raised significant concerns regarding the fiscal implications and land use. Following these discussions, the committee moved to vote on HB2214, which passed without issue, illustrating the bipartisan support for certain initiatives tied to public welfare.

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• Are you aware of the federal government giving the state any direction on forthcoming federal laws in
• There will be directives coming down from, I guess, the new change of administration for the federal
• Um, Administrator McClure or Director McClure, rather, I've got a question.
• And we're housed, of course, within the Justice Administrative Commission.
• We've been given access to federal funding now that doesn't cost the state anything.

Summary: The Justice Budget Subcommittee met for an introductory overview of the justice budget and the major agencies within it. Chair Maney explained that the committee would hear broad presentations rather than detailed budget questions, and the first panel included the Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Corrections, Commission on Offender Review, Department of Law Enforcement, Office of the State Courts Administrator, and the Attorney General’s Office. Each agency described its mission, staffing, budget, and major responsibilities, with repeated emphasis on public safety, rehabilitation, staffing shortages, technology needs, and the importance of mental health services and education in reducing recidivism. Secretary Hall described DJJ’s prevention-to-aftercare continuum, including civil citation, detention, probation, and residential commitment programs, and highlighted reductions in juvenile arrests and commitments. Secretary Dixon said DOC’s biggest issues are staffing, overtime, and inflation, while noting progress in education, reentry, and a low recidivism rate. FDLE Commissioner Glass outlined the agency’s investigative, forensic, intelligence, and protective functions, including work on fentanyl enforcement and crime reporting systems. The State Courts Administrator emphasized the judiciary’s constitutional role, case volume, and challenges in providing interpreters, experts, and technology support. Chief Deputy Attorney General Guard described the office’s litigation, criminal appeals, consumer protection, and opioid recovery work, especially defending state laws and recovering opioid settlement funds. Members then asked questions about prison conditions, immigration enforcement, court filing fees, crime reporting, staffing ratios, and transnational gangs. Agency leaders responded that they were not aware of ICE contracts in some cases, that FDLE works with immigration authorities and detention facilities under existing authority, and that filing fees are a legislative policy decision. The committee also heard from the Justice Administrative Commission, prosecutors, public defenders, guardian ad litem, regional conflict counsel, and capital collateral regional counsel, who focused on indigent representation, dependency and death penalty cases, and persistent staffing and retention problems. No votes were taken, and the meeting concluded after the presentations and questions.

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• These are our ladies from the Oklahoma Federation of Republicans, can you give them a round of applause
• If it could be read, The clerk will read that the Oklahoma Federation of Republican Women (OKFRW) is
• As part of a nationwide federation, members of the OKFRW collectively contribute hundreds of volunteer
• The Oklahoma Federation of Republican Women is represented on the floor today with me.
• If you look back at the period of removal, when we were forcibly removed under federal Indian policy,

Bills: HB3976 , HB3000 , HB3001 , HB3003 , HB3004 , HB3066 , HB3904 , HB3644 , HB1687 , HB3920 , SR40

Keywords: rural hospitals, small hospitals, grant program, healthcare funding, Oklahoma health department, cosmetology, barbering, massage therapy, State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, Service Oklahoma, license renewal, license reinstatement, licensing fees, sunset extension, board membership, human trafficking, victim services, beauty school, barber school, esthetics

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• And all this is saying is ADOT apply to the Federal Highway Administration for segmentation.
• delegation, working with the Federal Highway Administration.
• Sean McMaster is the Federal Highway Administration administrator.
• The Federal Highway Administration is not wanting to rescind the Tier 1.
• So the Federal Highway Administration administrator, Sean McMaster, who's a Phoenix graduate and McClintock

Bills: HB2014 , HB2111 , HB2156 , HB2165 , HB2202 , HB2305 , HB2321 , HB2399 , HB2403 , HB2416 , HB2418 , HB2446 , HB2601 , HB2615 , HB2620 , HB2812 , HB2939 , HB2940 , HB2955 , HB2957 , HB2960 , HB2992 , HB4026 , HB4049

Committee: Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, public safety, traffic laws, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, agriculture, veterans, state parks, admission fees, military exemption, recreation access

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• He's a senior at the University of New Mexico, majoring in business administration with a concentration
• Bill 50 amends the Social Work Practice Act to expand the scope of practice and require state and federal
• Bill 50 amends the Social Work Practice Act to expand the scope of practice and require state and federal
• Bill 50 amends the Social Work Practice Act to expand the scope of practice and require state and federal
• criminal Act to expand the scope of practice and require state and federal criminal history background

Bills: HM3 , HM11 , HM14 , HM15 , HM18 , HM21 , HB10 , HB11 , HB12 , HB13 , HB14 , HB31 , HB50

Keywords: nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial

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• And unfortunately, we've had federal actions that have ended up resulting in dramatic cuts to Medicaid
• These delays require additional staff follow-up, adding administrative cost without improving care or
• The long takebacks put a burden on our cash reserves and administrative hours.
• It also reduces the administrative burden by requiring me to go back into bookkeeping.
• Twenty-four months is the longstanding federal standard for overpayment recovery.

Bills: SB5845 , SB5916 , SB6102 , SB6071 , SB6103 , SB6159 , SB5877 , SB5967 , SB5904 , SB5915 , SB6025

Committee: Senate Health & Long-Term Care

Keywords: health insurance, health carrier, insurance carrier, prompt pay, timely payment, claims processing, clean claim, remittance advice, provider reimbursement, hospital billing, medical billing, prior authorization, claims denial, interest on late claims, administrative penalty, Washington insurance commissioner, RCW 48, public employees benefits board, school employees benefits board, Medicaid managed care

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• According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data, 26 percent of bicyclist fatalities
• Many other states and the federal government borrowed language from Texas when drafting their own.
• Then we will work with additional development partners to go out if possible. issue additional federal
• The interpretation of federal law indicated that these pulse and braking lights were allowable and helpful
• Going too fast when they drive through, this bill simply removes the administrative, bureaucratic, and

Bills: HB535 , HB2120 , HB2822 , HB3243 , HB3457 , HB3544 , HB4089 , HB4192 , HB4669 , HB4868 , HB4955 , HB5253 , HB5669 , SB1371 , SB1919 , SB2001

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: motor vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, traffic safety, municipality, criminal offense, pedestrian safety, traffic regulations, municipal law, bicycle regulations, motor vehicle passing, traffic law, municipalities, bicycle operation, traffic laws, municipal regulations, port commission, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, San Patricio County

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• Federal regulations require that Medicaid contracts go through a review validation process every five
• Then you also have two other buckets which are fixed capital and general administration.
• It's the same thing that the Biden administration attempted to do with the staffing mandate at the federal
• The administrative penalties right now that exist for people who do commit fraud, who are found by the
• Texas should not require a federal court case to implement best practice models in the management of

Bills: HB660 , HB4845 , HB3902 , HB5396 , HB4615 , HB1825 , HB1403 , HB4336 , HB4585 , HB4371 , HB863 , SB1589 , HB5223 , HB3195 , HB2734

Committee: House Human Services

Keywords: child protective services, adult protective services, caseload limits, call processing goals, child-care licensing, employee workload, reporting requirements, employee caseload limits, protective services, workload management, accountability, Department of Family and Protective Services, employee goals, call processing, child care, human resources, government accountability, Medicaid, provider enrollment, revalidation

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• are working with HHSC on a substitute to clarify some things to make sure that we're in line with federal
• And in the federal law, we have something called EPS. ... that means that if a child under the age of
• Duties include placement of administrative and case management for children and families who have been

Bills: HB660 , HB4845 , HB3902 , HB5396 , HB4615 , HB1825 , HB1403 , HB4336 , HB4585 , HB4371 , HB863 , SB1589 , HB5223 , HB3195 , HB2734

Committee: House Human Services

Keywords: child protective services, adult protective services, caseload limits, call processing goals, child-care licensing, employee workload, reporting requirements, employee caseload limits, protective services, workload management, accountability, Department of Family and Protective Services, employee goals, call processing, child care, human resources, government accountability, Medicaid, provider enrollment, revalidation

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• obscene materials in the hands of our children I've personally sat in school board meetings where administrators
• legal counsel follow-up With confirmation of both the educational and scientific exemptions while federal

Bills: HB14 , HB 106 , HB146 , HB267 , HB274 , HB 1127 , HB1359 , HB1393 , HB1584 , HB1640 , HB1710 , HB2152 , HCR101 , HJR8 , HR51

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund

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• Rick Owens with the Louisiana Wildlife Federation.
• The Federation again strongly supports this legislation.
• So if, on a federal basis, I don't know that there is such a database.
• It is, generally speaking, primarily under federal purview.
• Again, Rick Owens, Louisiana Wildlife Federation.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up a series of coastal, seafood, wildlife, and environmental measures. House Bill 851 by Rep. Ilg, which adds intentional mass balloon releases to the gross intentional littering statute, drew support from agriculture, wildlife, and environmental groups because of impacts on livestock, wildlife, power lines, and waterways; members clarified it targets organized intentional releases, not accidental releases by children, and it was reported favorably. House Bill 652 by Rep. Broe adding a non-voting Department of Agriculture appointee to the Oyster Task Force was also reported favorably, as were House Bills 349 and 588 by Rep. Domain to expand the imported seafood safety fund’s uses and add oyster, crab, and finfish representation to the Seafood Safety Task Force. House Bill 721 by Rep. Kerner setting a 5:30 a.m. shrimp trawling start time in certain bays, House Bill 857 clarifying labeling rules for commingled imported and domestic seafood, House Bill 669 expanding state property use for Grand Isle oyster research, and House Bill 889 creating bulk tagging for oysters were each supported by industry and agency witnesses and reported favorably. House Bill 688 by Rep. Ogeron adding Atlantic tarpon to the definition of saltwater game fish was backed by the Louisiana Wildlife Federation and fishing guides and was also reported favorably. The committee spent significant time on House Bill 653 by Rep. Beham, which would require one of two United Commercial Fishermen appointees to the Oyster Task Force to be a St. Bernard Parish resident. Rep. Beham argued the parish deserves a guaranteed voice because of oyster industry impacts from freshwater intrusion and the BP spill, while opponents including the Oyster Task Force chairman said the parish-specific requirement would make vacancies harder to fill and should be worked out through the task force or by amending another bill. After debate, an amendment was adopted, but the bill itself ultimately received a favorable report. Testimony throughout the meeting emphasized the economic and cultural importance of Louisiana seafood, the need to combat imported seafood fraud, and the role of oyster cultivation and shrimping in coastal communities. House Resolution 20 by Rep. McCormick, urging the Department of Conservation and Energy to study industrial water use from Caddo Lake, prompted a broader discussion about data centers and water withdrawals. Department witness Monique Edwards explained current state limits on regulating surface water withdrawals and said more authority may be needed for comprehensive water management; committee members asked for a future departmental presentation on data center water use. The resolution was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, Rep. Sawyer moved to adjourn, and the committee adjourned without objection.

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• on-scene commander, Harding helped direct combat search-and-rescue missions to recover downed American aviators
• and he was still in the middle of a search-and-rescue mission guiding people in to rescue a downed aviator

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then received communications recalling it for voting session and referring gubernatorial nominations and a series of Senate and House bills and resolutions to standing committees. Leaves of absence were granted, and the chamber recessed briefly for committee meetings and party caucuses before reconvening. On the floor, the Senate unanimously agreed to House Bill 1102 and later passed Senate Bill 1133 and Senate Bill 1303 by 50-0 votes. Several measures were set aside to their proper place in the calendar or re-referred, including Senate Bill 1182 and House Bill 928 to Appropriations. The Senate also adopted multiple amendments to Senate Bill 1372, including a technical amendment from Senator Brooks, an amendment offered on behalf of Senator Loughlin, and Senator Fontana’s amendment requiring carbon monoxide detectors in child care facilities; after amendment, Senate Bill 1372 was held over. The chamber adopted Senate Resolution 326 urging a posthumous Medal of Honor for Major Richard Winters. During petitions and remonstrances, Senator Tartaglione urged action to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage, noting it has been 20 years since the last increase. Senator Dush honored Colonel James C. Harding on his birthday, highlighting his military service and decorations. Senator Street introduced a discharge resolution to force consideration of adult-use cannabis legalization, arguing the issue has bipartisan support and should receive a vote. Senator Dush also delivered extended remarks on the Founders, John Adams, religion, and the Constitution. Committee reports followed, including Appropriations reporting Senate Bills 1061, 1182, and 1303 as committed and House Bill 2400 as amended, and Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure reporting House Bill 2426 as committed. The Senate then considered supplemental calendars, adopting an amendment to Senate Bill 1182 and passing Senate Bill 1303 on final passage, both by 50-0 votes. The chamber was also notified of upcoming committee meetings, and it recessed until June 30, 2026, at 11 a.m., unless recalled sooner.

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• The amendment authorizes FDOT to fund 100% of the cost for eligible aviation projects at certain public-use
• The amendment revises the use of data from license plate readers to allow uses authorized under federal
• Over a hundred years ago, the Federal Employees Liability Act was created by an act of Congress in order
• the railways, the national railways, listen, nothing we can do in this law is going to preempt the federal

Committee: Senate Transportation

Summary: The Transportation Committee heard and advanced several bills. CS/SB 1274 (transportation) was amended to remove multiple unrelated provisions and instead address local residential speed limits, license plate frame rules, rural airport funding, yellow-light timing at red-light camera intersections, private use of license plate readers, and FDOT payment rules; it passed unanimously. CS/SB 1310 (railroad safety) was amended into a study bill directing FDOT to examine advanced detection and monitoring systems at public railroad crossings and report policy options; it also passed unanimously after testimony from rail interests supporting a study but cautioning about interoperability and safety concerns. CS/SB 828 (sovereign immunity for public transit contractors) would extend sovereign immunity protections to private contractors providing public transit services for state and local governments. Supporters argued it would reduce costs, improve predictability, and help rural paratransit access, while opponents warned it would be a broad expansion of sovereign immunity and could conflict with railroad employee protections under FELA. Despite opposition from some members and outside groups, the bill was reported favorably. SB 1378 (traffic enforcement) passed and would strengthen abandoned-vehicle removal, penalties for unlawful plates or stickers, and vehicle seizure authority for fleeing/eluding cases. The committee also confirmed a slate of appointees in one vote, then heard SB 1562 (motor vehicle dealers), which would limit manufacturers from concentrating sales with a single dealer group once a brand has a meaningful Florida presence and require broader dealer representation to promote competition. It received supportive testimony and was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, members recorded additional votes on earlier bills, and the committee adjourned, with the chair noting it was likely the final meeting of the year.

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• Organization, the International Criminal Police Organization, Interpol, the International Civil Aviation
• Organization Interpol, the<00:33:14.040><c> International</c><00:33:14.600><c> Civil</c><00:33:14.920><c> Aviation
• </c> the International Civil Aviation the International Civil Aviation Organization,<00:33:16.200><c>

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• And. pilots in the aviation industry as President Haney from Midwestern was mentioned from Senator Brangham
• This isn't one... administration over another administration. This is decades.
• As we begin to say, this is not acceptable, my ultimate hope is that that the federal government acts
• I just want us, as we move forward, as these federal cuts continue to happen, that we keep in mind that
• TCEQ currently regulates the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination which is a federally delegated

Bills: SJR18 , SCR9 , SCR13 , SB10 , SB11 , SB19 , SB20 , SB25 , SB62 , SB260 , SB263 , SB293 , SB314 , SB384 , SB412 , SB441 , SB442 , SB494 , SB523 , SB569 , SB616 , SB688 , SB707 , SB766 , SB842 , SB869 , SB890 , SB914 , SB929 , SB971 , SB992 , SB1066 , SB1145 , SB1621 , SJR36 , SJR18 , SCR9 , SCR13 , SB616 , SB565 , SB384 , SB372 , SB495 , SB842 , SB971 , SB1066 , SB929 , SB765 , SB523 , SB62 , SB19 , SB18 , SB666 , SB688 , SB707 , SB888 , SB687 , SB706 , SB847 , SB869 , SB890 , SB992 , SB1145 , SB494 , SB290 , SB766 , SB11 , SB10 , SB13 , SB263 , SB412 , SB20 , SB441 , SB442 , SB1621 , SB569 , SB314 , SB25 , SB293 , SB914 , SB260 , SB1248 , SB740 , SB14 , SB1006 , SB20 , SB25 , SB260 , SB293 , SB314 , SB384 , SB442 , SB494 , SB616 , SB869 , SB890 , SB929 , SB992 , SB1145 , SB1621 , SR232 , SR237 , SR242 , SB16 , SB22

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• That's a federal status.
• I'm federally recognized.
• We don't get federal dollars for that.
• dollars in federal match.
• One is federal. There's federal funding that comes from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Committee: House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs