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• those entry points, sanitation corrections, baiting and trapping programs, and repeated monitoring visits
• those entry points, sanitation corrections, baiting and trapping programs, and repeated monitoring visits
• inclusions, workstation—excuse me, structural exclusions—sanitation corrections, and repeated follow-up visits
• It's ITD ports of entry.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first approved the March 2, 2026 minutes, then took up House Bill 771, which Representative Schurz asked to have held indefinitely while a replacement version is prepared. The committee agreed and voted to hold HB 771 in committee. The main item of the meeting was Senate Bill 1271, as amended, a proposal to classify Norway rats and roof rats as a public nuisance and invasive pest, direct the Department of Agriculture to coordinate a statewide response, require a public abatement plan and reporting, and involve counties, public health districts, and private-sector partners. Supporters said the rats are spreading quickly, causing property, agricultural, and public health damage, and that a coordinated plan is needed before the problem grows worse. Opponents argued the bill could conflict with other local abatement measures, create confusion over authority, and expand government into work already handled by licensed private pest-control businesses. Public testimony on SB 1271 was split. Pest management professionals and industry representatives said rat control is technical, labor-intensive, and already being done by licensed private businesses, and they warned about costs, liability, and the risk of government competing with private enterprise. Ada County and Boise representatives supported a coordinated approach, saying the problem is spreading across jurisdictions and that education, data collection, and cross-jurisdictional planning are needed, though they did not want government employees directly doing home abatements. The sponsor closed by saying the bill is meant to gather information, coordinate stakeholders, and prepare a plan before the infestation becomes more costly and widespread. A substitute motion to hold SB 1271 as amended in committee failed on a 9-6 roll call vote, and the original motion to send the bill to the floor with a do-pass recommendation then passed 9-6. After that, the committee received a presentation from the Idaho State Department of Agriculture on invasive species and the ongoing quagga mussel response in the Snake River. The director described the treatment effort, monitoring results, enforcement challenges, and coordination with law enforcement and private contractors, emphasizing that the state has reduced the impacted area and is continuing eradication efforts. The committee then moved on to House Bill 823, County Fair Boards, as the meeting was nearing floor time.

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• We visited the same thing when it came to human health, making sure that there was prior relationships
• We visited the same thing when it came to human health, making sure that there was prior relationships
• assistance funding has made the difference between them being able to afford groceries and medical visits
• the City of Fife, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, the Port

Bills: SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, SB5808, SB5949, HB1347, HB1759, HB1983, HB2120, HB2264, HB2338, HB2385, HB2495, HB2521, HB2604, HB2610, HB2675, HB2426, SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2353, HB2431, SB5808, SB5949, HB2124, HB2104, HB2624, HB2510, HB1347, HB1759, HB1983, HB2120, HB2264, HB2338, HB2385, HB2436, HB2495, HB2521, HB2604, HB2610, HB2675

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects

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• We shipped goods through public ports. We hired graduates from public schools and universities.
• My name is Michael Woody representing Visit Seattle.
• My name is Michael Woody representing Visit Seattle and the meetings and conventions industry in Seattle
• This lack of medication can lead to emergency department visits, which are far more costly than one or

Keywords: 904, all

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• And most recently, I visited the housing at UC Riverside and Riverside Community College District, and
• We've also entered into an MOU with the Port of L.A., where there are large employers looking at what
• on the campus there and really had a chance to meet with a number of the team members there, and I visited
• campus there and really had a chance to meet with a number of the team members there, and I'd have visited

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• a big part of our community pride and what makes Burleson such a great place to live. ...work and visit
• The City of Victoria, the local chamber, and the Port of Victoria are all in support of this.
• look at the money that's being brought in for this, it's money that's coming in from people who are visiting
• We're adding the tax to those who are coming in to visit the county, so I think this is good for the

Bills: HB 1039, HB2289, HB2370, HB2404, HB3066, HB3076, HB3117, HB3118, HB3169, HB3178, HB3179, HB3182, HB3196, HB3241, HB3377, HB3500, HB3567, HB3715, HB3954, HB4098, HB4109, HB4222, HB4226, HB4412, HB4659, HB4682, HB4683, HB4755, HB4926, HB5165, HB5562, HB5596

Keywords: hotel occupancy tax, municipal revenue, tax authority, border counties, tax legislation, municipalities, hotel tax revenue, convention centers, economic development, local government authority, HB 2370, HOT tax, venue projects, convention center, municipal finance, local government code, Section 334.0082, tourism tax, debt financing, bond repayment

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• when there is a report of abuse in the hospital, urgent care, emergency room or physician's office visit
• And in a week from today, it will go on the agenda of Port St.
• In addition to those counties that we visited with a resolution is passed.
• He to his family has received death threats and visitation to their house to ensure that our elected

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• but for us we work with the<00:42:52.640><c> captain</c><00:42:52.920><c> of</c><00:42:53.160><c> port
• and</c><00:42:54.079><c> um</c><00:42:54.280><c> and</c><00:42:54.520><c> their</c> the captain of port
• and um and their the captain of port and um and their their<00:42:55.000><c> guidances</c><00:42:55.400
• ><c> on</c><00:42:55.520><c> the</c><00:42:55.640><c> port</c><00:42:55.960><c> conditions</c> their
• guidances on the port conditions their guidances on the port conditions so<00:42:56.640><c> that's</c

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing covered HB 1484 on transit-oriented development and HB 157 on transportation. For HB 1484, testimony included a request from the Hoi Community Development Authority to be removed from the measure while offering to assist if the transit-oriented development law is implemented, along with testimony in opposition and support from several individuals. The committees later recommended HB 1484 be passed with amendments, including an HD1, a defective date, deletion of a reference to section 225 on page 11, adoption of H-CDA’s proposed amendment, and related committee report changes. The vote was adopted in both committees, with Representatives Cochran and Lee excused and Representative Mora voting with reservations. HB 157 concerned the transfer and acceptance of roads in the Villages of Kapolei. HHFDC supported the bill’s intent and explained that the roads were originally self-permitted, the city had not accepted dedication, and HHFDC has been maintaining and upgrading the roads under an MOA that requires improvements to city standards before transfer. Testimony from the Villages of Kapolei Association and others described ongoing problems with non-emergency police services, illegal parking, abandoned vehicles, and the need for city enforcement on roads that are open to the public. Committee members asked about the current holdup, the possibility of transferring roads in segments, and whether a cash settlement could resolve the issue; HHFDC said it was working in segments and that the city had mentioned a $60 million figure. The committees then recommended HB 157 pass with amendments, noting they were awaiting an Attorney General opinion on authority to compel the transfer and that the matter would continue to the Committee on Water and Land. The Transportation Committee also heard several additional bills. HB 1083, concerning vessels in state commercial harbors, drew support from the Department of Transportation and some industry groups and opposition from charter operators; HB 1159, which would require compliance with harbor master evacuation orders and increase penalties, drew DOT support and opposition from multiple vessel operators, who argued the bill was too broad and should define emergencies more clearly and use tiered penalties. HB 58, limiting civil liability for firefighting at commercial harbors, received DOT and Maritime Group support. HB 1165, on county disposal of ocean-bordering property and state highway acquisition, received DOT support. HB 938, a broad motor vehicle franchise and EV-related bill, drew support from the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association and the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, but strong opposition from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Tesla, Rivian, Scout Motors, and others; opponents argued it would restrict direct-to-consumer EV sales and innovation, while dealers said the bill was too broad and needed further stakeholder work. No final votes were taken on the Transportation Committee’s remaining measures in the portion provided, and the joint hearing was adjourned after decision-making on HB 1484 and HB 157.

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• facilities<01:10:02.880><c> parks</c><01:10:03.159><c> and</c><01:10:03.360><c> trails</c><01:10:04.199><c> ports
• </c><01:10:05.080><c> higher</c> facilities parks and trails ports higher facilities parks and trails
• ports higher education<01:10:06.000><c> facilities</c><01:10:06.840><c> state</c><01:10:07.159><c> agency
• month<01:13:25.719><c> also</c><01:13:26.000><c> enjoyed</c><01:13:26.360><c> a</c><01:13:26.520><c> visit
• </c><01:13:26.840><c> with</c> month also enjoyed a visit with month also enjoyed a visit with Congressman

Keywords: 1183, house

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• ,</c><00:05:43.600><c> Pratt,</c> Verbaton, Papis, PA, Port, Pratt, Verbaton, Papis, PA, Port, Pratt,
• </c><01:10:42.000><c> and</c> into this and others, Senator Port and into this and others, Senator Port
• Senator Port to the A17. Thank you, Mr.
• Senator Port votes no. President. Senator Port votes no.
• Senator Umu Senator Port votes no.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Senator Port. Senator Port. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Senator<00:33:56.680><c> Port.</c> Senator Port. Senator Port.
• Senator Port and then Senator Rocky. Senator Port: Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Um Senator Port. Can I Madam Chair. Um Senator Port.
• </c> Senator Port: Aye.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The bill specifies procedures for handling voting equipment with an accessible port with a tamper-proof
• So 16-567(A) talks about accessible ports.
• What is it that accessible ports would be used for on election equipment? Mr.
• removable data storage device and somewhat go in tandem, but I can't speak to the specifics of what those ports

Summary: The Committee on Federal and Military Affairs and Elections met with all members present and began with an extended presentation on an investigative referral packet concerning alleged voter registration anomalies from March 2023 to the present. The presenter described multiple examples of registrations tied to out-of-state residents, deceased individuals, temporary residents, and registrations allegedly generated through Service Arizona, MVD, Access, county recorders, and third-party/NGO channels. The committee also discussed a Secretary of State email about party-preference changes, discrepancies between county and state counts, and a proposed criminal referral to the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice. Members asked questions about whether the issues were glitches or intentional, and several members said the examples reflected serious problems with voter-roll maintenance and automatic voter registration. A roll call was taken on whether members wished to sign onto the referral; some declined, while others agreed, and the committee said the referral would be transmitted after the meeting. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1259, which would allow certain protected individuals to use an alternate mailing address when filing candidate and financial disclosure paperwork. The sponsor said it closes a confidentiality loophole for people whose addresses are protected for safety reasons. Members raised concerns about how the bill interacts with in-district residency requirements, but the bill passed on a 6-1 vote. Senate Bill 1281, dealing with state land procedures for covered federal designations and notification of legislative leaders about land takings, drew opposition from the Sierra Club’s Grand Canyon Chapter, which argued the bill was unnecessary, unfunded, and insufficiently protective of tribal consultation; it passed 4-3. Senate Bill 1037, concerning election equipment security and internet connectivity, prompted debate over whether the bill could be read to permit internet-connected election equipment and over a hostile strike-everything amendment that would have expanded voter-registration and election-administration programs, including ERIC participation and new funding. The amendment failed, and the underlying bill also failed on a 3-3-1 vote. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1040, which would require county recorders to provide public online access to voter registration rolls and prohibit fees for downloading them. Staff explained that the bill would replace the current chairperson-request process with public access, while still excluding sensitive information such as Social Security numbers. Members debated how much information would be public and whether the bill adequately defined “voter registration rolls.” The bill passed on a 4-3 vote. The chair closed by asking members to look into school app data-sharing contracts and offered to show unredacted materials privately, then noted that dinner had been provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• The bill specifies procedures for handling voting equipment with an accessible port with a tamper-proof
• So 16-5-6-7(a) talks about accessible ports.
• What is it that accessible ports would be used for on election equipment? Mr.
• removable data storage device and would go in tandem, but I can't speak to the specifics of what those ports

Bills: SB1037, SB1040, SB1259, SB1281

Keywords: elections, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security, internet connectivity, offline voting, chain of custody, polling place equipment, counting center, central counting center, election management system, EMS gateway, tabulation equipment, secretary of state, certification, decertification, HAVA, Help America Vote Act, ballot images, audit logs

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• My name is Jason Port and I'm here today representing Janklow from Orlando and come in strong opposition
• So this agency bill requires sea ports to support shipbuilding projects evaluated by FDOT.
• This bill specifically integrates ports and necessary charging infrastructure in Florida's existing transportation
• This bill now specifically includes Florida ports and charging systems as qualifying projects for funding

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• committee, I'm Marcos Gonzalez, executive Development Officer for Bernalillo County, and with I-40 trade port
• modernizing energy distribution and promoting electrification are poised to bolster our I-40 trade port
• as well and see this as we build the uh clean infrastructure um corridor for pushing goods from our ports
• in LA through the rest of the country in our trade port corridor project.

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• Board, Engineers and Surveyors Board, Gaming Commission, Soil and Water Conservation Commission, State Port
• Board, Engineers and Surveyors Board, Gaming Commission, Soil and Water Conservation Commission, State Port

Keywords: MS House Floor - 7 January, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

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• As the division of ports and harbors evolves, it is critical that the host communities for the ports
• Of the 15 locations under the jurisdiction of the division of ports and harbors, only Rye Harbor and
• As the division of ports and harbors evolves, it is critical that the host communities for the ports
• Of the 15 locations under the jurisdiction of the division of ports and harbors, only Rye Harbor and
• and harbors, only Rye division of ports and harbors, only Rye Harbor<03:48:45.040><c> and</c><03:48:

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• limit of 125,000 pounds, primarily to minimize the number of trucks exposed to cartel extortion at ports
• the exception apply to the fuel transloading operations currently at the two federally recognized ports
• And the reason for this is that those ports that are federally recognized do not regulate fuel depots
• Recognized ports of entry, ensuring we protect public safety without disrupting legitimate trade.
• along the border, but quite frankly, it's just amazed me that all of a sudden you have some of the ports

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation by Pastor Jim Harris of Tilden Baptist Church, followed by remarks from Senator Zaffirini recognizing his service and retirement as an agricultural teacher. The chamber also received a message from the governor on appointments to the Coastal Water Authority Board of Directors. Senators then adopted SR 434 honoring Goodwill Industries of San Antonio’s 80th anniversary, with Senators Gutierrez, Menendez, and Zaffirini praising its workforce training and second-chance employment mission; SR 435 recognizing Dr. Christine Ramos Camacho as Doctor of the Day; and a group of additional resolutions adopted by voice vote. Senator Zaffirini also introduced the McMullen County Day delegation, and Senator Gutierrez introduced the Doctor of the Day. The Senate then took up and passed several bills. SB 1951 addressed penalties for late property rendition filings and removed a financial incentive for appraisal districts; SB 1261 related to financing water supply projects in the state water plan; SB 1620 created a Texas Forensic Analyst Apprenticeship Pilot Program; SB 530 updated higher-education accreditation rules; SB 2183 standardized fireworks sales periods statewide; SB 2368 strengthened the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act and added foreign-affiliation safeguards for electricity market participants; SB 1398 limited children without placement (CWOP) practices and added community-based care transparency; and SB 1960 established digital replication rights for voice and visual likenesses. Each of these bills advanced through suspension of the regular order, passage to engrossment, suspension of the three-day rule, and final passage, with recorded votes generally showing strong support and some opposition on a few measures. The chamber also debated SB 825, which would require an annual study of the economic, environmental, and financial impacts of illegal immigration. Senators Middleton, Hinojosa, Gutierrez, and Eckhardt debated whether the study should include positive as well as negative impacts; an amendment to require that broader analysis failed, and the bill was left pending after passage to engrossment. Other measures passed included SB 2010, prohibiting political subdivisions from operating guaranteed income programs; SB 546, requiring reporting and continued implementation of school bus seat belts; SB 586, establishing the Historical Texas Cemetery designation program; SB 1150, requiring inactive oil and gas wells to be plugged or returned to production under a compliance plan; SB 1184, lowering the minimum age of wine eligible for sale by wine collection sellers; SB 2185, clarifying bilingual education allotment funding; SB 1923, making child support follow the child in certain temporary placements; SB 2252, expanding early literacy and numeracy supports and screening tools; SB 1870, barring local decriminalization of drugs; and SB 2405, the major TDCJ sunset bill, which included facility planning, parole and rehabilitation reforms, and an amendment protecting parole board discretion. Most of these bills were adopted after floor amendments and passed with recorded votes, often along party-line or near-party-line divisions.

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• Transportation impacts people daily as they commute to work, go to school, visit the doctor, and connect
• Well, I think the ability for anyone who needs, whether it's a doctor's visit or a hospital visit, to
• there's still a number of car shells ready to ship from China, and the ones that are still in the port
• there's still a number of car shells ready to ship from China, and the ones that are still in the port
• are still being held while we're waiting for country. and the ones that are still in the port are still

Keywords: 1212, all

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• least $5 million per contract and $20 million in total, this will give DOT the opportunity to enhance port
• whatnot would allow the higher caps to actually deliver more efficient and intentional upgrades at our ports
• least $5 million per contract and $20 million in total, this will give DOT the opportunity to enhance port
• least $5 million per contract and $20 million in total, this will give DOT the opportunity to enhance port
• Thank you, members. ...upgrades at our ports and facilities.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Transportation heard a 10 a.m. agenda covering a range of transportation, liability, harbor, and bicycle-related bills. Testimony was mixed on several measures: HB 263, which would exempt full-time college students from vehicle weight tax, drew opposition from the Department of Transportation and others; HB 135, authorizing general obligation bonds to purchase property on the North Shore of Oʻahu, had support; HB 860, granting immunity to the state or county for repairs on roads with disputed jurisdiction, drew support from DOT, DLNR, and the City and County of Honolulu but opposition from the Hawaii Association for Justice; and HB 996, which would abolish joint and several liability for government entities in highway-related civil actions, also drew strong opposition from the Hawaii Association for Justice and support from the Attorney General’s office and DOT. The committee also heard HB 1167, an emergency appropriation for motor carrier enforcement, and HB 1259, which would remove the need for an engineering study before reducing speed limits within 10 mph of the current limit; both had support from DOT and related groups. HB 1156 and HB 960, both related to harbor financing and capital advancement contracts, were supported by DOT, with DOT explaining that higher bond and contract ceilings were needed because project costs have increased since the limits were set decades ago. HB 142, exempting certain nonprofit community-based transportation providers from motor carrier regulation, and HB 914, creating a water carrier inflationary cost index mechanism and allowing PUC exemptions, also received support from multiple stakeholders, with the Consumer Advocacy Division noting that the inflationary adjustment issue was already active in a rate case. The committee also took testimony on several electric bicycle and micromobility bills. HB 486 would restrict where electric bicycles may operate, prohibit unsafe operation and removal of speed-limiting devices, and fund a safety education campaign; it drew opposition from the Hawaii Bicycling League and several individuals, with one supporter. HB 435 would redefine and classify electric bicycles, raise the minimum operating age, and add registration and use rules; it was supported by DOT and the Hawaii Bicycling League, with one individual opposing. HB 958 would regulate motorized bicycles and electric micromobility devices, require helmets for minors, and fund a coordinated education campaign; it drew support from the City and County of Honolulu, Council Member Tyler Dos Santos-Tam, and the Hawaii Bicycling League, but opposition from Moped Doctors and others, who argued the bill could harm the moped industry and that more study was needed. After testimony, the committee recessed and then reconvened for decision-making. In decision-making, the committee deferred HB 263 and HB 996. It passed HB 135, HB 860, HB 1167, HB 1259, HB 1156, and HB 960 with amendments, generally adopting HD1 versions, making technical changes, and setting effective dates to July 1, 3000 for the amended measures. The chair explained that HB 263 was deferred because a blanket tax exemption for one class could create inequities and a tax credit might be a better approach. HB 996 was deferred because the chair said the state’s long-standing policy of ensuring safe roads and maintaining accountability for highway design and maintenance remained important. For HB 960, the chair said the current contract caps were too low for modern harbor projects and that higher limits would improve flexibility and efficiency. The committee also noted Representative Cochran was excused for the remaining votes.

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• it's a fair question or not, but I had a constituent that brought up the officers that work at our port
• I I just wondered if you knew about the officers that work in the port.
• Chair, uh Representative Warf, the port of entry personnel are not sworn.
• Thank you. work in the port. Are Are they Do they work in the port.
• </c> port of entry personnel are not sworn. port of entry personnel are not sworn.

Bills: HB0098, HB0075, HB0041, HB0101

Keywords: gun control, Second Amendment, constitutional rights, misdemeanor, law enforcement, virtual currency, kiosk, financial institutions, regulation, Wyoming Money Transmitters Act, penalties, death benefits, retirement, survivor support, public safety, guardianship, monitoring, ward protection, financial independence, case management