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• States across the country are taking steps to reduce classroom distractions.
• We are a local control state. Many decisions for education are made at the local level.
• Because, you know, so many people in the state just want, give us the money and we'll just do what we
• Chair, how many massage therapy establishments are in the state? Yes, yes, we do.
• Around the state, something that will be permitted. But thank you, Mr. Chair. That's all I have.

Bills: SB23 , SB221 , SB261 , SB264 , HB294 , SB40 , SB43 , SB35

Committees: Senate Senate Judiciary , Senate House Judiciary

Keywords: student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, misappropriation, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, racketeering, criminal penalties, New Mexico, public safety, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, election integrity, voter coercion, emergency procedures, polling place security

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• Both contributed greatly to our state. Both were pillars of civil rights. ...state.
• Chair, Member, Senate Bill 1567 prohibits the state, a state agency, city, town, or county, or any political
• Libraries in the state of Arizona.
• , as our state...
• Centered on three primary factors: one, ensuring that as a state, as our state continues to grow at a

Bills: SB1433 , SB1434 , SB1435 , SB1567 , SB1571 , SB1686 , SB1745 , SCR1024 , SCR1025 , HB2671 , HB2676 , HCR2044

Committees: Senate Government , Senate Senate Government Committee of Reference

Keywords: county boundaries, Maricopa, Gila, Pinal, Yavapai, Yuma, La Paz, local governance, Arizona Revised Statutes, Maricopa county, county division, new counties, intergovernmental agreements, special election, shared use agreements, education, explicit material, parental consent, student protection, library access

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• We're also a state scenic trail, which, of course, made us a part of the Arizona State Parks and Trail
• We have about 750 employees at... kids ride.
• We have about 750 employees at right now and there's hundreds of dealerships across the state of Arizona
• the state.
• Great job, everybody. our SRF side the state revolving funds throughout the state we have been doing

Bills: SB1041 , SB1363 , SB1418 , SB1419 , SB1445 , SB1447 , SB1488 , SB1519 , SB1523 , SB1560 , SB1580

Committees: Senate Natural Resources , Senate Senate Natural Resources Committee of Reference

Keywords: electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, marijuana, rural opportunity, dispensary, economic development, licensing, social equity, unserved communities, Arizona, small modular reactors, energy regulation, environmental compatibility, utility construction, agricultural use

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• He's worked in state government.
• It has been stated that the ag sector has already met It has been stated that the ag sector has already
• electricity toward in-state limits. ...and it counts emissions from out-of-state electricity toward
• in-state limits.
• So that should, and meeting state standards, state and federal standards or exceeding.

Bills: SB12 , SB36 , SB92 , SB120 , SB133 , SB151 , SB18 , SB96

Committee: Senate Senate Tax, Business & Transportation

Keywords: tax credit, physician, healthcare, income tax, rural health, quantum technology, infrastructure, economic development, New Mexico, corporate tax, research and development, innovation, affordable housing, gross receipts tax, tax deduction, construction materials, multifamily housing, low income, journalism, local news

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• We're the only state in the country that does that.
• environments that you all have delivered for the state.
• And someone who—that's gross, not before the state has taken these taxes.
• I think this is just another role of us investing in our state.
• So we are in dire need of school nurses in the state. Okay. And Mr. Chairman, Nurses in the state.

Bills: SB204 , SB241 , HB34 , HB2 , SB204 , SB241 , HB34

Committees: Senate Senate Education , Senate House Education

Keywords: higher education, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, appropriation, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department

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• academies or state options?
• It has been well executed across major institutions, learning institutions, states, in all of our states
• We've identified as a state, and like I said earlier, other states have also identified some issues and
• They must comply with all state standards. They must comply with all state standards.
• or contracted out, was this contracted-out entity, or is it within the state, utilizing the state?

Bills: HB2 , SB204 , SB241 , HB34

Committee: House House Education

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, higher education, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, appropriation, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool

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• So states can view the other member states' licensure rosters through the data system.
• So states can view the other member states' licensure rosters through the data system.
• The states are actually... Basic.
• licensees from other states.
• licensees from other states.

Bills: S2636 , S2628 , S2913 , H4907 , H4877 , H4661 , H4662 , H4597 , H4719 , H4019 , H559 , H4588

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Keywords: cosmetology, cosmetologist, beauty industry, hairdresser, esthetician, salon, licensure compact, interstate compact, multistate license, license reciprocity, professional licensure, occupational licensing, workforce mobility, license portability, military spouse, military family, background check, disciplinary action, scope of practice, consumer protection

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• The early education scholarship account is created in the custody of the state treasurer.
• The early education scholarship account is created in the custody of the state treasurer.
• The early education scholarship account is created in the custody of the state treasurer.
• House Bill 2525 establishes a heritage orchard program at Washington State University.
• This bill will help us continue to do what we have said that we would like to do as a state.

Bills: HB2438 , HB2422 , HB2525 , HB2586 , HB2427 , HB2458 , HB2474 , HB2540 , HB2589

Committee: House Postsecondary Education & Workforce

Keywords: education, scholarship, early childhood, funding, higher education, early education, support, degree seekers, private security, security guard, armed security guard, security company, licensing fees, license renewal, endorsement fee, fingerprints, background check, workforce retention, low-wage workers, public safety

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• For the record, I'm State Representative Daypal.
• Another is with our state ferry system, and I credit the state ferry system for responding to my requests
• I, along with 900-plus Qualtrix employees and families that live and work in the state of Washington,
• And more than a dozen states already do.
• This bill is going to allow our state and National Guard to help our state and National Guard to help

Bills: HB2356 , HB2574 , HB2572 , HB2460 , HJR4212 , HB2631 , HB2333 , HB2462 , HB2419 , HB2176 , HB2491

Committee: House State Government & Tribal Relations

Keywords: homicide, public records, transparency, law enforcement, victim rights, election, ballot, candidates, deceased, voting law, voting access, military voters, overseas voters, Native American voters, disabled voters, election reform, accessibility, ballot measures, vacancies, elected offices

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• However, the state will only provide state funds for department-approved gifted programs for those students
• It elevates how the state will support transition planning by making it an explicit state duty.
• State know these things.
• And, like it has been said, we have probably ranked the 10th best state in the United States to provide
• And we are a technically active state, so knowing what the state as a whole is doing is important.

Bills: SB64 , SB19 , SB44 , SB83 , HB40 , HB100 , HJR1 , SB64 , SB19 , SB44 , SB83

Committees: Senate Senate Education , Senate House Education

Keywords: special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP, individualized education program, students with disabilities, IDEA, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, dyslexia, dyslexia screening, structured literacy, reading intervention, multilayered system of supports, MTSS, student assistance team, free appropriate public education, FAPE, special education compliance, charter schools

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• employees who happen to fall under ERB.
• We are really grateful to represent Some other state employees who happen to fall under ERB.
• Chair, but also as public employees.
• Right now, employees pay 10.7% of their income into this fund, and the state picks up, or the school
• There's a lot of STEM work in our state.

Bills: HB40 , HB100 , HJR1 , SB64 , SB19 , SB44 , SB83

Committee: House House Education

Keywords: educational retirement, annuity adjustments, cost of living, non-compounding payments, retirement benefits, STEM funding, education, innovation, public education, New Mexico, nominating committees, boards of regents, student representation, political party registration, New Mexico constitution, special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP

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• I hope you guys are in a better state than I am today. Welcome to the Joint Committee on Revenue.
• This is a continuation of a sort of steady state that we're currently at.
• state law, and currently many cities and towns are at that 175, the 50%.
• top of all the communities in the state.
• And in many states in the union, they tax what you buy, not where you go.

Bills: H3012 , H4008 , H4435 , H4444 , H4526 , H4547 , H4574 , H4575 , H4576 , H4577 , H4585 , H4605 , H4687 , H4703 , H4722 , H4754 , H4755

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Revenue

Keywords: fines, property valuation, commercial property, real estate, tax penalties, property taxes, local option tax, marijuana sales, Salem, revenue generation, taxation, recreation, local government, commercial activities, Charlemont, property exemption, disabled persons, Swampscott, senior exemption, property tax

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• Currently, bettors in many other states can make wagers on in-state college teams here in Washington
• Offering legal wagers in Washington State on in-state college teams will allow gaming operators and integrity
• So we have some state-based funding. It is $1.5 million. Now, so we have some state-based funding.
• They're willing to do that to bring more revenue into the state rather than the state helping.
• and out-of-state visitors.

Bills: SB6061 , SB5844 , SB6079 , SB6137 , SB5831 , SB6031 , SB6178

Committee: Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, storage rental, tenancy agreements, tenant rights, landlord obligations, termination notice, insurance, wildfire prevention, policy nonrenewal, cancellation, risk management, sports wagering, sports betting, sports gambling, bookmaking, gambling regulation

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• It's the people who actually were part of the program in the state.

Bills: HB506 , HB480 , HB105 , HB403 , HB513 , SB341

Committee: Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety

Keywords: emergency vehicles, off-road vehicles, public safety, liability, regulations, foreign nationals, voter identification, driver licenses, immigration documentation, Alabama election law, law enforcement, retirement benefits, Alabama Peace Officers, agency-issued badge, agency-issued pistol, criminal enterprise, database, data privacy, criminal justice, background check

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• If fully funded, it would enhance Wall State Community College, addressing issues of resources being
• How many states currently have NIL legislation?
• I think we're somewhere around the high 20s to 30... 38 states. So it's growing.
• So I got to send him out of town to another state. But I'm not asking for a vote.
• We're representatives of the state of Alabama. What does it have to do with...

Bills: SB311 , SB322 , SB304 , SB313 , SB315 , SB316 , HB489 , SB90

Committees: House Tourism , House Economic Development and Tourism

Keywords: electric transmission, public highways, permit processing, economic growth, infrastructure, rural development, condemnation actions, state regulations, community development district, CDD, annexation, municipal annexation, wet municipality, dry county, wet county, Sunday alcohol sales, ABC Board, alcohol licensing, on-premises consumption, golf course

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• There is a push to bring back value capture to the United States.
• In the United States, they need to be able to have tax reporting.
• Does it have employees? Who's managing it?
• It was stated that states should provide resources and expedite processes for victims to unwind a fraudulent
• In 2023, 21 state attorneys general led by...

Bills: HB2226 , HB2269 , HB2343 , HB2760 , HB3621 , HB4079 , HB4204 , HB4518 , HB4531 , HB4555 , HB4850 , HB4876 , HB4903 , HB4996 , HB5122

Committee: House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Keywords: construction trust funds, Property Code, Chapter 162, construction payments, mechanics lien, contractors, subcontractors, laborers, material suppliers, materialmen, real property improvement, assignment of payment rights, unpaid trust funds, trust fund beneficiaries, construction industry, payment protection, Texas construction law, property owners association, landscaping, grass maintenance

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• This is an issue in 32 states, and there are four pending bills in states including Texas right now.
• Are other states doing this? Are we... Yes.
• following our study across every state and what the laws are.
• not see these individuals extradited to the state of Texas.
• I would say that you are the state treasure, really.

Bills: HB2226 , HB2269 , HB2343 , HB2760 , HB3621 , HB4079 , HB4204 , HB4518 , HB4531 , HB4555 , HB4850 , HB4876 , HB4903 , HB4996 , HB5122

Committee: House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Keywords: construction trust funds, Property Code, Chapter 162, construction payments, mechanics lien, contractors, subcontractors, laborers, material suppliers, materialmen, real property improvement, assignment of payment rights, unpaid trust funds, trust fund beneficiaries, construction industry, payment protection, Texas construction law, property owners association, landscaping, grass maintenance

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• their states where they utilize tax credits for investment.
• It is based on the success of similar programs in other states.
• We move, and that's what makes us such a great state.
• More than 40 workers died from environmental heat exposure in our state, more than any other state.
• In Texas and the United States...

Bills: HB446 , HB1609 , HB4443 , HB4464 , HB4735 , HB5476

Committee: House S/C on Workforce

Keywords: heat illness prevention, workplace safety, Texas Workforce Commission, advisory board, employee rights, administrative penalties, training requirements, employee training, occupational health, employer penalties, worker rights, heat illness, volunteer firefighter, volunteer emergency responder, emergency medical services volunteer, EMS volunteer, firefighter, fire department, emergency services, declared disaster

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• Please state your name briefly.
• Many other states have short-line grant programs.
• remains one of the few states without such a program.
• To the state highway fund.
• First responders and public safety employees across the state often commute an average of 42 miles per

Bills: HB1589 , HB2208 , HB2297 , HB2560 , HB2725 , HB3080 , HB4417 , HB4473 , HB4520 , HB4662 , HB4888 , HB4905 , HB4906

Committee: House S/C on Transportation Funding

Keywords: HB 1589, toll road, toll project, toll project entity, voter approval, local control, county election, commissioners court, Transportation Code, Chapter 372, road construction, highway funding, infrastructure, public referendum, ballot measure, transportation policy, Texas toll roads, regional mobility, toll collection, vehicle registration

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• But having those available to our state for our grid is important for our future.
• We are the second highest among southern and central states.
• Like I said, it's a foundational state for the NRA.
• There are no state appropriations made for any event.
• tax, and motor vehicle tax as determined by the state.

Bills: SB913 , SB1086 , SB1087 , SB1143 , SB1534 , SB1553 , SB1718 , SB1754 , SB2004 , SB2322 , SB2448

Committee: Senate Economic Development

Keywords: hotel occupancy tax, municipal revenue, tax code, local government funding, Texas legislation, county taxation, economic development, hotel industry, local government, counties, taxation, tourism, workforce development, youth programs, employment, education, technical training, health physics, higher education, nuclear energy

Summary: The committee heard a series of bills, mostly related to economic development, tax incentives, and workforce programs. Senate Bill 1534 would direct a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Texas Workforce Commission on health physics education and workforce needs; resource witnesses from the Workforce Commission and Coordinating Board testified, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 1553 would authorize Kerr County to impose a hotel occupancy tax for tourism-related uses, and Senate Bills 1086 and 1087 would authorize similar county hotel taxes for Children’s County and Mason County; all three bills received supportive testimony and were left pending. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1754, which would prohibit county and local tax abatements for renewable energy facilities selling power wholesale, with testimony sharply divided between landowners and policy groups opposing renewable subsidies and industry representatives and some senators arguing the bill would harm clean energy investment and local decision-making; the bill was left pending. The committee then heard Senate Bill 2322, which would exempt dispatchable electric generation facilities from the JEDI program’s compelling-factor test so they could qualify for school district tax incentives; testimony was mixed, and the bill was left pending. Later, the committee heard Senate Bill 1718, which would add the NRA annual meeting to the state’s major events reimbursement program. The bill’s sponsor and NRA representatives argued the event brings substantial tourism and economic activity, while opponents said it would use taxpayer funds to subsidize an organization that opposes gun safety measures; the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 2004 would add the Arlington Grand Prix to the major events reimbursement program, with the committee substitute exempting it from the usual competitive site-selection requirement because of timing; testimony from the event organizers and Arlington tourism officials was supportive, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 2448 would create a rural workforce development grant program at the Texas Workforce Commission to support college-and-career readiness and technical assistance in rural communities; witnesses from Texas 2036, Collegiate Edgination, and a rural school district supported it, and it was left pending. Finally, Senate Bill 913 would repeal a special requirement that Alpine dedicate at least 50% of its hotel occupancy tax to advertising and promotion, and Senate Bill 1143 would require more coordination and reporting for youth workforce programs serving disconnected young Texans; both bills received supportive testimony and were left pending. At the end of the hearing, Senator Johnson moved that the committee stand in recess, subject to the call of the chair.