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• So, ordinarily, as you know, when a state official wishes to secure representation from the Office of
• I ask you to support families like me who deserve a peaceful and more secure home.
• of our spaceport infrastructure is not just a national security imperative; it's an economic one.
• I just renewed my liquor license, and now I'm being charged a city fee of $750.
• The Department of Licensing and Regulation has adopted the 2023 National Electric Code.

Bills: HB346, HB1360, HB1510, HB1606, HB1804, HB1805, HB2156, HB2391, HB2767, HB3022, HB3044, HB3272, HB3293, HB3493, HB3809, HB3824, HJR110, HB2463

Keywords: expedited service, business records, veteran-owned businesses, franchise tax, fee schedule, Texas Ethics Commission, election reporting, campaign finance, violation categorization, penalties, public disclosure, Texas Utilities Code, electric utility, retail electric provider, municipally owned utility, electric cooperative, vegetation management, tree trimming, line clearance, transmission line

Bills: HB346, HB1360, HB1510, HB1606, HB1804, HB1805, HB2156, HB2391, HB2767, HB3022, HB3044, HB3272, HB3293, HB3493, HB3809, HB3824, HJR110, HB2463

Keywords: expedited service, business records, veteran-owned businesses, franchise tax, fee schedule, Texas Ethics Commission, election reporting, campaign finance, violation categorization, penalties, public disclosure, Texas Utilities Code, electric utility, retail electric provider, municipally owned utility, electric cooperative, vegetation management, tree trimming, line clearance, transmission line

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• The under the law that security deposit.
• That security deposit sits protected.
• and there's security like the sheriff? and there's security like the sheriff?
• One is security.
• Uh, the bill does allow One is security.

Bills: HF1392, HF2233, HF695, HF2228, HF1289

Keywords: consumer protection, restitution, attorney general, consumer enforcement, unclaimed funds, victim compensation, settlement funds, special revenue fund, general fund, restitution account, consumer fraud, state treasury, eligible consumers, distribution of funds, tax subtraction, income tax, refund, unpaid compensation, Minnesota Department of Revenue, consumer redress

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• It's kind of like Social Security. It's kind of like Social Security.
• Some folks want to get rid of Social Security, but we know the value of it because it's really hard to

Bills: SB163, SB173, SB155, HB93, SB163, SB173, SB155, HB93

Keywords: State Auditor, property investigations, negligence, loss report, civil actions, Alabama Retirement Savings Program, state-facilitated retirement savings, auto-IRA, automatic enrollment, payroll deduction IRA, retirement savings access gap, private sector workers, small business retirement plan, portable retirement account, Roth IRA, traditional IRA, life-cycle fund, capital preservation fund, financial literacy, Department of Workforce

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• Coast Guard captain's license. Removes certain requirements, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
• Coast Guard captain's license. Removes certain requirements, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
• licensing are those who operate on waterways that the Coast Guard is in charge of, correct?
• They are the Coast Guard jurisdiction.
• That is, if you want to be a freshwater guide, you need a driver's license, you need a fishing license

Bills: HR210, HR211, HR212, HR213, HR214, HR215, HR216, HR217, HR196, HR197, HR198, HR199, HR200, HR201, HR203, HR204, HR205, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR209, HCR87, HCR88, HCR89, HCR90, HR118, HCR63, HCR69, HCR86, SCR6, SCR18, HB79, HB165, HB175, HB198, HB437, HB457, HB488, HB603, HB646, HB763, HB902, HB909, HB971, HB981, HB1066, HB1089, HB1099, HB1125, HB1154, HB1231, HB1245, HB1246, HB1247, HB1248, HB1249, SB47, SB82, SB106, SB206, SB210, SB248, SB305, SB376, SB397, SB441, HCR41, HCR76, HCR77, SCR19, SCR3, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB316, HB549, HB578, HB748, HB798, HB824, HB988, HB989, HB1001, HB1032, HB1081, HB1108, HB1129, HB1140, HB1157, HB1192, HB1195, HB1198, HB1244, HB167, HB227, HB243, HB321, HB335, HB398, HB492, HB624, HB689, HB708, HB804, HB906, HB926, HB955, HB968, HB969, HB978, HB985, HB1005, HB1029, HB1069, HB1077, HB1095, HB1104, HB1107, HB1187, HB1203, HB1217, HB1220, SB73, SB89, SB128, SB149, SB191, SB196, SB238, SB318, SB340, SB66, SB68, SB76, SB139, SB336, SB475, HCR32, HB181, HB1118, HB1082, HB225, HB864, HB1166, HB1189, HB59, HB617, HB897, HB911, HB1223, HB901, HR20, HR74, HB284, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB459, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB996, HB1035, HB1113, HB1180, HB1234, HB1240

Keywords: renewable energy, job creation, veteran employment, economic development, energy security, asthma, allergy, awareness, healthcare, public health, Louisiana, St. Bernard Parish, special recognition, parish day, state capitol, Louisiana resolution, ceremonial resolution, honorary resolution, community celebration, local heritage

Summary: The House met on April 27, 2026, with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of personal privileges recognizing Domestic Violence Prevention and Advocacy Day, Guarantee Corporation’s 100th anniversary, Delta Waterfowl, FFA and 4-H students, St. Bernard Parish Day, the Louisiana Notary Association, and New Orleans Day. The chamber also received Senate messages, committee reports, and introduced several resolutions, including measures on Gulf States renewable energy, asthma and allergy awareness, St. Bernard Parish Day, and other commemorations. The floor then took up a long series of bills and resolutions. Among the notable measures were House Bill 316 on literacy and tutoring, House Bill 578 changing statutory references from gender to sex, House Bill 748 expanding toll exemptions for school board vehicles, House Bill 101 redesignating a portion of U.S. Highway 190 as the Jesse Jackson Memorial Highway, House Bill 1032 cleaning up DWI terminology, House Bill 1081 transferring the Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission, House Bill 1108 creating a homeschool pride prestige plate, House Bill 1129 giving in-state auctioneers preference for selling surplus state property, House Bill 1157 creating a Louisiana State Infrastructure Bank, House Bill 1192 creating a dental hygienist prestige plate, House Bill 1195 revising athletic commission rules and NIL-related provisions, House Bill 1198 barring arbitration in child custody and visitation matters, House Bill 181 allowing limited tax-data sharing for Medicaid/SNAP integrity, House Bill 1118 requiring disclosure of hospital ownership by real estate investment trusts, House Bill 1082 changing venue rules in suits involving municipal police employees’ retirement systems, House Bill 225 proposing a lifetime two-term limit for governor, House Bill 864 on municipal fire limits and storage of flammables, House Bill 1189 requiring captain’s licenses for certain freshwater charter guides, and House Bill 549 creating the Bayou Growth Opportunity Workforce Program. Most measures passed, often after brief debate and technical amendments. Several bills were recommitted or returned to the calendar, including House Bill 902, House Bill 1245, and House Bill 1247, while House Bill 225 failed on final passage. The House also considered and passed multiple Senate bills dealing with tax administration, child custody testimony, Supreme Court disciplinary jurisdiction over out-of-state lawyers, civil investigation demands in Medicaid fraud cases, service of process fees and notice, and permanent homestead exemption registration. The session ended with the House in recess after completing its bill agenda for the day.

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• license? license?
• An out-of-date driver's license license license isn't<00:25:24.679> where<00:25:24.840> they
• And it's, you know, your Social Security number or your driver's license.
• And it's, you know, your Social Security number or your driver's license.
• And because of the driver's license database and the Social Security Administration database, they know

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up HF 2526 and received a walkthrough of the DE1 amendment from nonpartisan staff. The amendment revised the bill’s gift and ethics provisions by defining local government and public safety officer, narrowing covered mental health or wellness services to those provided by a qualified mental health professional and tied to recovery from a traumatic event, excluding luxury services or events as determined by the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, and allowing local governments to adopt additional gift restrictions. It also added a bribery-related provision for gifts made with intent to influence a public safety officer. Members noted the language had been worked on by Representatives Duran, Vernig, and Freiberg, and the DE1 was adopted unanimously. HF 2526, as amended, then passed to the floor on a voice vote. The committee then turned to HF 3722, which would remove deceased voters from the state voter registration system. The bill author argued that deceased voters should not remain on the rolls and that removing them would clean up the voter list. Secretary of State staff testified in opposition, saying deceased voters are already kept in a separate deceased status, not on active rolls, and that retaining the record helps flag suspicious activity and preserves voter history in case of administrative error. A second testifier described a real case in which a deceased voter’s retained record helped election officials identify and investigate a fraudulent ballot. After discussion, the committee tabled HF 3722. Finally, the committee heard HF 3723, which would require additional verification for absentee ballot applications and permanent absentee voters. Supporters said the bill would help ensure ballots are not sent to people who have died or moved out of state. Secretary of State staff opposed the bill, saying most voters are already verified at registration, that the proposed checks would duplicate existing procedures, and that additional verification could create delays or false rejections. A testifier also objected to the bill’s effective date, saying it would take effect only days after absentee voting begins. The sponsor argued that voters remain on the permanent list indefinitely and that periodic verification is needed because people move or die; the committee did not reach a final vote in the portion provided.

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• The major categories of these liabilities were obligations under securities lending of $1.6 billion,
• Once notified of the deficient internal controls, OST began implementing measures to address security
• Gary Vance, State Chief Information Security Officer.
• So, yes, we have licensing specialists that are required to go—I've got the details here on it.
• I know that's part of the licensing specialist's duties.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• For instance, with social security and instance, with social security and instance, with social security
• That social security are funds that we pay into the security are funds that we pay into the security
• . need to go get a license. need to go get a license.
• However, the Alabama Electronic Security Licensing Board has Electronic Security Licensing Board has
• Electronic Security Licensing Board has recently interpreted that the exception recently interpreted

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• You know, again, I didn't expect you to say that, so you kind of, you know, you caught me off guard,
• You know, again, I didn't expect you to say that, so you kind of, you know, you caught me off guard.
• Okay, you guys are amending MSA 17.10.10.1.10.1 to remove—is it a licensed physician?
• Is it a licensed physician? Can you explain that to me?
• We have had to find individuals out of state and have them licensed here in New Mexico.

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The House Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee met and first heard House Memorial 7, which asks Legislative Council Service, the State Personnel Office, DFA, and GSD to study the use of temporary, term, seasonal, casual, on-call, and other non-regular classifications in state government. The memorial was presented as a response to concerns that some workers are repeatedly terminated and rehired, sometimes after a one-day break, to avoid regular status and associated benefits. Testimony from CWA and AFSCME described long-term temporary workers at the National Hispanic Cultural Center and other agencies who allegedly do full-time work without health insurance, retirement, leave, or consistent pay progression, and who in some cases were denied union coverage. Committee members questioned the scope, definitions of temporary employment, and whether the issue should instead be referred to the state auditor; the sponsor said the study would gather data and recommendations first. The committee voted due pass, and House Memorial 7 passed unanimously. The committee then heard House Bill 177, which appropriates funds to the Veterans Services Department to contract for shelter and care of service and companion animals so veterans can access housing, medical care, and other services without fearing separation from their pets. Support came from the Veterans Services Department, Animal Protection New Mexico, and the Veterans and Military Families Caucus/Veterans Integration Center, all of whom said pets are often a barrier to veterans seeking care and that existing community-based animal boarding models could be used. The bill received no opposition, and the committee voted due pass with no opposition. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 43, a PERA cleanup bill intended to update and clarify the Public Employees Retirement Act and align it with administrative practice. Testimony focused on a provision allowing PERA to use licensed physicians, including out-of-state physicians who can be licensed in New Mexico, to serve on the disability review process when needed so disability cases are not delayed. Committee members raised concerns about ensuring medical expertise and avoiding abuse of the licensing flexibility, but PERA explained the change was meant to address recruitment difficulties and maintain timely review. The committee voted due pass on House Bill 43.

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• This amendment requires the agencies to provide information regarding their licensing timeframes that
• State Senate Memorial 314 urges Congress to impel the United States National Guard Bureau to examine
• the resource allocations of the Florida National Guard and allow an increase in its force structure.
• Our Guard does so much more with less.
• Senate Bill 160 is a CPA licensure bill that will add additional pathways to become licensed in Florida

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules met with a quorum present and took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 108 on administrative procedures. That bill, as amended, would require agencies to review all rules on a five-year cycle, submit regulatory plans and annual reports, publish intended agency action within 90 days of new rulemaking authority, improve public access to incorporated materials, and streamline rule publication and correction procedures. After brief testimony from the Florida Bar’s Administrative Law Section and support from Americans for Prosperity and the James Madison Institute, the committee adopted two amendments and reported CS for SB 108 favorably. The committee then approved several other measures, including the Senate veterans package (CS for CS for SB 116), which made technical changes and was supported by veterans and advocacy groups; SB 118 on presidential libraries, which preempts local barriers while preserving state and federal law and building codes; CS for SB 126 allowing mail distribution of prescription hearing aids after a Florida-licensed professional examination; CS for SB 150, “Trooper’s Law,” making it a third-degree felony to abandon restrained animals during declared disasters; SB 294 limiting collaborative pharmacy practice expansion for complex cardiac conditions; SM 314 urging Congress to increase Florida National Guard force structure; CS for SB 322 creating a nonjudicial process to remove unauthorized persons from commercial property; CS for SB 348 on ethics, addressing false military rank claims and delinquent ethics fines; SB 356 designating January 27 as Holocaust Remembrance Day; CS for SB 160 expanding CPA licensure pathways and clarifying administrative outsourcing; and CS for SB 50 promoting nature-based coastal resilience measures. Most of these bills received supportive testimony and were reported favorably. The committee also considered and reported favorably the annual reviser bills SB 36, SB 38, SB 40, and SB 42, which adopt the 2025 Florida Statutes, conform statutory names, remove expired provisions, and clean up obsolete language and cross-references. Throughout the meeting, members asked questions on a few bills, but no roll-call votes were recorded as opposed; each measure was approved and reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, senators requested that a few missed affirmative votes be recorded, and the committee adjourned without objection.

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• You know, we, uh, and so I think we can limit licenses or grant local control to licenses because the
• problem in the alcohol wasn't necessarily no licenses, but the, the fact that these licenses were became
• He's licensed in the state of Washington.
• And it's a thought of feeling secure, so.
• Guard and How long before we have trouble getting recruitments at the National Guard?

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• citing national security threats. citing national security threats.
• :09.360> don't Since driver's licenses generally don't Since driver's licenses generally don't
• deployments of the National Guard. deployments of the National Guard.
• experience and accurate, secure results. experience and accurate, secure results.
• our elections are resilient and secure? our elections are resilient and secure?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• OR HOLD A LICENSE BY THE SEMINOLE TRIBAL GAMING COMMISSION.
• AND THE SECURITY GUARDS HAVE BEEN MURDERED. FIVE IN FACT SINCE THE COMMISSION HAS GONE LIVE.
• GUARD WAS MURDERED.
• THERE IS A ILLEGAL HORSE RACING THAT IS OCCURRING OUTSIDE OF LICENSE FACILITIES.
• IN MY OPINION THE FORM THAT THEY USE IS THEIR LICENSING AGREEMENT.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And so when I define it as a national security issue, and I think of it as national security, I think
• We do pest control and all types of licenses and surveyors.
• We have what I will call a guard station.
• I also just want to emphasize your focus on food security being ...to emphasize your focus on food security
• being national security is so important.

Summary: The committee received an overview from Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson on the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, including staffing, licensing, forestry, law enforcement, and consumer services. He emphasized agriculture as a major economic driver and a national security issue, arguing that Florida should protect farmland, aquifer recharge areas, and the wildlife corridor through the Rural and Family Lands program. He said the program is cost-effective because the state buys development rights rather than land outright, keeps land on local tax rolls, and helps preserve farmland in perpetuity. He also highlighted the Fresh From Florida marketing program, increased social media reach, and the department’s efforts to reduce vacancies and improve pay and efficiency. Members asked about nutrient management, citrus disease, housing, disaster recovery, wildfire prevention, interdiction stations, and concealed carry permitting. Simpson said SB 1000 and updated best management practice manuals, informed by University of Florida research, are helping agriculture use less water and fertilizer, and he described citrus greening as having devastated the industry while noting research, replanting programs, and CUPS as possible paths to recovery. On housing, he argued that allowing H-2A farmworker housing on farms would ease pressure on the broader housing market, and on disasters he described a zero-interest loan program for farmers affected by hurricanes and other events. He also detailed wildfire preparedness improvements, including upgraded helicopters, dozers, drones, and prescribed burns. The commissioner said ag interdiction stations are catching stolen semis, drugs, human trafficking, and other illegal activity, and that the department wants more technology, including X-ray scanning, to inspect more trucks. He also discussed concealed carry administration, saying the department cleared a large backlog and that constitutional carry reduced but did not eliminate permit demand because permits still provide reciprocity and other benefits. Members generally praised the department’s work, expressed support for rural land protection, Fresh From Florida, water-quality improvements, and foreign-interference concerns, and the meeting ended with no formal votes or other committee action beyond adjournment.

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• And I have a provision within the bill that provides food security for some of the people in greater
• And I have a provision within the bill that provides food security for some of the people in greater
• And I have a provision within the bill that provides food security for some of the people in greater
• and I'm missing honor on the honor guard and I'm missing honor guard<00:48:29.960> ceremonies
• Not a single license here.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• In Virginia, a similar measure was not advanced this year due to national security concerns.
• attempts to establish muchneeded guard attempts to establish muchneeded guard rails<00:26:20.400
• The license plate allows you to have the first license plate with solar panels on it in the country,
• the<01:39:59.440> license<01:39:59.760> plate The license plate um the license plate
• The license plate um the license plate allows<01:40:00.960> or<01:40:01.119> enables<01

Bills: HF2928, HF2912, HF2297

Keywords: water appropriation, data centers, environmental review, energy conservation, permit application, carbon-free energy, geothermal energy, renewable energy, Macalester College, appropriation, sustainability, solar energy, pollinator programs, license plates, agrivoltaics, environmental sustainability, 1183, house

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• and Air Guard.
• We are not the National Guard. We are not the Air Guard.
• Report to, uh, we are partners with our Air guard, National Guard.
• Security cooperation program that pairs National Guard states with other countries.
• Those guards, we got a lot of veteran guards.

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• Social Security benefits also contribute significantly.
• Annually, over 810,000 national security jobs depend on our ability to attract and keep highly skilled
• Annually, over 810,000 national security jobs depend on our ability to attract and keep highly skilled
• They must still meet medical eligibility standards and be verified by a licensed physician.
• I want to clarify that ...this bill does not affect the activation of the Guard under Title 10.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• This amendment requires the agencies too provide information regarding their licensing time frames that
• There's a Israel transportation impact like. >> For security concerns are in gress egress.
• Next we go to Tab 13 CS Senate tomorrow, 3, 1, 4, on Florida National Guard increase force structure
• The second to last ratio of guardsmen and women to the population of the 54 guard units.
• The Florida National Guard is made up of many brave men and women who are heavily relied on.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• , security guard, or any person wearing the uniform of a peace officer, guard, or security personnel.
• Guard or security personnel, and I'm just looking at the Legislative Digest.
• It's not going to provide any security to the exact people that you're trying to provide security to.
• AB 2379 ensures licensed and license-exempt family child care providers are informed of the constitutional
• When you apply for your business license, you have to estimate to the local agency delivering the license

Keywords: 988, house, all