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• TEXAS, LOUISIANA FOR EXAMPLE.
• HOW MUCH COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE IS OUT THERE? HOW MUCH COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE IS VACANT?
• NATIONWIDE PRESENCE HEADQUARTERED IN SEATTLE WE HAVE A SUB ORBITAL LAUNCH SITE AND TEST SITE IN WEST TEXAS
• OUR NEW SHEPHERDS SUBORBITAL ROCKET LAUNCHES FROM WEST TEXAS AND CARRIES ASTRONAUTS ABOVE THE CARMEN

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• And to the Texas flag. God bless you.
• The University of Houston Grants graduate, he established and operated a real estate firm specializing
• It's an honor to represent Angelina County here in the Texas House, the only county in Texas.
• Rick Demko, President of NYFA Texas.
• great state of Texas.

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• A tokenized real-world asset is very similar; the asset backing it could be gold, real estate, or artwork
• Purchasing real estate, closing, and selling real estate can be simplified much more efficiently.
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Summary: The House Commerce Committee opened a public hearing on House Bill 310, sponsored by Representative Keith Ammon, which would create a study commission to develop a legal framework for stable tokens and tokenized real-world assets. Ammon described stable tokens as blockchain-based digital tokens backed by U.S. dollars or treasuries, and tokenized real-world assets as representations of ownership in items such as gold, real estate, or artwork. He said the bill is intended to help New Hampshire get ahead of emerging financial markets while waiting to see how federal legislation develops. Committee members asked about the purpose of the bill, the difference between this proposal and Bitcoin, whether state regulation could be preempted by federal law, and whether the commission could be balanced and avoid becoming a vehicle for fraud or money laundering. Ammon said the proposal is blockchain-agnostic, could apply to multiple networks, and is meant to regulate asset-backed tokens rather than create a state-issued coin. He emphasized that the state would not be guaranteeing the underlying assets, but would set rules requiring audits, proof of reserves, and honest representation of backing, with the Secretary of State’s securities office involved in oversight. Several members raised concerns about the risks of stablecoins, including money laundering, tax evasion, and possible harm to the dollar or confusion about whether the state was endorsing a new currency. Ammon responded that the bill would not undermine the dollar and argued that tokenization could actually expand demand for U.S. currency by making it easier to use globally. He also said the state would not be in the business of weighing assets or directly valuing them, only ensuring a valid audit trail and one-to-one backing. The discussion ended with general agreement that the subject is complex and that a commission could help develop future legislation, but no vote or final action was taken in the hearing.

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• Landlords are basically in the business of investing in real estate and renting properties because they
• So, in reading this and thinking about it as a real estate agent and as a property owner, I recognize
• The real estate company don't do anything.
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Committee: House Housing

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• Texas. Texas.
• Roy from Texas.
• waste and real fraud and real abuse, and the real abusers who are sitting in the White House and committing
• These are real numbers, real examples. These are not made up.

Bills: HB8595 , HB4288 , HB4647 , HB6963 , HB5362 , HB6007

Keywords: appropriations, State Department, foreign aid, foreign assistance, diplomacy, embassy security, consular services, passport backlog, visa wait times, international broadcasting, Fulbright, Peace Corps, Millennium Challenge Corporation, foreign military financing, security assistance, counterterrorism, nonproliferation, democracy promotion, human rights, global health

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• Louisiana Real Estate Commission and have their support.
• The speaker said that through the Real Estate Commission, and by promulgating a disclosure form, they
• Estate Commission.”
• Estate Commission.”
• Thomas DeVille, Executive Counsel and Deputy Director of the Real Estate Commission.

Committee: House Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Summary: The committee first deferred several bills, then took up House Bill 468 by Representative A-Bear, which would regulate wholesaling of residential real property by requiring disclosures, a right to cancel within 14 days, and other consumer protections. Representative A-Bear said the bill is meant to increase transparency without banning wholesaling, while committee members and witnesses debated whether the bill should instead focus on proof of funds or other safeguards. The committee adopted an amendment set that added disclosure of assignment fees, required a 1% earnest money deposit, and imposed a civil penalty for violations, then reported the bill favorably after hearing testimony from real estate professionals, title attorneys, and the Louisiana Real Estate Commission, many of whom supported transparency but urged changes to the rescission period and other provisions. Witnesses on HB 468 generally agreed there are bad actors in the wholesale market, especially in residential transactions involving distressed or unsophisticated sellers, but several argued the bill could interfere with legitimate local investors who close quickly and help move problem properties back into commerce. The Real Estate Commission explained that the bill creates a rebuttable presumption based on marketing activity and that the agency has enforcement tools even against unlicensed actors. Representative Jordan raised concerns about intent, assignability, and whether represented sellers need the same protections, and Representative A-Bear said he would continue working on the bill before floor debate. The committee then heard House Bill 548 by Representative Bowie, which changes CPA licensing by allowing either a master’s degree or an additional year of experience in place of the current extra undergraduate hours, while keeping the exam requirement the same. The bill also codifies board composition criteria and modernizes CPA mobility/practice privilege rules for out-of-state CPAs. After brief questions about enforcement and mobility, the committee heard support from the Louisiana Society of CPAs and others and reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 848 by Representative DeWitt on motor vehicle dealer licensing and repair facility requirements, adopted technical amendments, and then recessed.

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• This is a real project. It's a real thing. These things work. Is that okay? Is NASA?
• A couple quick questions real quick.
• So last question real quick.
• And I’m a real estate agent, so I’m in this business.
• And you talk about the commission.

Committee: House Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs

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• For real students, this means falling behind in school.
• The commission would also include four legislators, reimbursements for subsistence and mileage, The commission
• The Commission is neutral with concerns on this bill.
• Chair, it is so important that in RCW 64.06.015, which is the real estate sale disclosure, the last thing
• on the real estate sales disclosure says, in all caps, 'Notice to the Buyer: Information regarding registered

Bills: HB1316 , HB2401 , HB2557 , HB2720 , HB1073 , HB2685 , HB2640 , HB2403

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: postsecondary education, homelessness, foster youth, education access, support programs, commission, gender equity, boys, men, advocacy, state policy, special education, parental rights, educational access, evaluation reports, disability services, behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access

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• On the money and whether we're, this is going to a pot that's going to be used up real quickly, and then
• There are other sources of revenue that trickle in in minute ways. into that fund, but no real substantial
• our responsibilities as appropriators, not me exactly, and then saying that your best shot to get real
• So I don't know all of what you didn't hear, so I'll do it real quick.

Bills: HM26 , HB243 , HB109

Committee: House House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources

Keywords: insects, ecosystem, education, public awareness, wildlife conservation, state agency involvement, New Mexico, equine welfare, animal rescue, shelter funding, trust fund, veterinary care, water project fund, water project finance act, New Mexico Finance Authority, water infrastructure, water grants, water loans, regional water planning, water rights adjudication

Bills: SF1832 , HF2440 , HF2442

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: economic development, small business, workforce training, grants, entrepreneurship, equity, community support, labor market, employment, funding, data analysis, climate finance, energy finance, renewable development account, RDA, weatherization, preweatherization, low-income housing, energy efficiency, clean energy

Bills: HB323 , SB271 , SB295

Committee: Senate Transportation and Energy

Keywords: electric utility, transportation, oversize vehicles, transport permits, state highway system, SB271, Alabama, municipalities, city fees, town fees, franchise fees, utility franchise, natural gas, manufactured gas, gas utility, public streets, public places, right-of-way, municipal consent, gross receipts tax

Bills: SB271 , SB295 , SB309

Committee: Senate Transportation and Energy

Keywords: SB271, Alabama, municipalities, city fees, town fees, franchise fees, utility franchise, natural gas, manufactured gas, gas utility, public streets, public places, right-of-way, municipal consent, gross receipts tax, license tax, privilege tax, Public Service Commission, PSC, utility regulation

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• Texas has strong laws today protecting a judgment debtor's property.
• We are opposed to some middle ground solutions the Texas Judicial Council has proposed.
• I'm here on behalf of the Texas Creditors Bar Association, and we are in favor of this bill.
• I'm here on behalf of the Texas Creditors Bar Association and we are in favor of the bill.
• I'm testifying in support of this bill on behalf of the Texas Family Law Foundation.

Bills: HB 1193 , HB2495 , HB2733 , HB3104 , HB3395 , HB4325 , SB3009

Committee: Senate Jurisprudence

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• I am CEO of NAIOP Massachusetts, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, and I'm honored
• estate.
• Offshore wind also provides real health benefits.
• This requirement creates real challenges.
• Even Texas relies on renewable energy for nearly 50% of its electricity.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

Summary: The committee heard testimony on H. 4144, the Governor’s Energy Affordability, Independence, and Innovation Act, with the administration arguing the bill would lower bills in the short and long term while expanding clean energy supply and innovation. The Governor and Secretary said the bill would reduce or restructure charges on customer bills, reform Mass Save, expand securitization as a financing tool, speed interconnection, create energy-ready zones, strengthen consumer protections in competitive supply, and allow broader state procurement of energy resources. They said the package could save consumers billions over time and would help address high energy costs, especially during extreme heat and winter spikes. Committee members pressed the administration on several provisions, especially securitization, asking whether the bill requires an apples-to-apples comparison of total costs over time, including interest and lost tax revenue, versus paying through rates. Administration witnesses said DPU review and public comment would be required and said they would work to clarify the language if needed. Members also questioned the bill’s solar and procurement provisions, including reduced net metering compensation for some large facilities, the scope of all-resource procurements, and whether hydro, solar, and nuclear would be included; the administration said those resources were contemplated and that procurement would still be reviewed by DPU. Other questions focused on the short-term relief from bill changes, the treatment of low- and moderate-income discounts, and whether the bill’s heat pump and Mass Save reforms would help customers who cannot afford upfront costs. Several witnesses and committee members discussed Mass Save reforms, including securitization of program costs, on-bill financing, pre-approval of rebates, and shifting program administration away from gas utilities. Administration witnesses said the changes were intended to reduce volatility, lower administrative costs, and better align costs with long-term savings. Questions also touched on geothermal permitting, municipal participation in offshore wind procurement, and the proposed repeal of the ballot requirement for nuclear power, which the administration defended as preserving future options under heavy review. No votes were taken during the hearing portion described. Supportive testimony came from labor, environmental, business, planning, and development groups. The AFL-CIO, NECA, and the Environmental League of Massachusetts backed the bill, emphasizing lower bills, job creation, labor standards, just transition protections, and cleaner energy. NAIOP, the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, and MAPC supported provisions on energy-ready zones, interconnection reform, microgrids, extreme-heat shutoff protections, and Mass Save improvements. A HEET representative praised the bill’s use of securitization, geothermal, and utility financing tools but urged guardrails and workforce protections. Overall, testimony was broadly favorable, with most witnesses calling for refinements rather than opposing the bill outright.

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• That's real money.
• It's not Florida or Texas, okay?
• These are real people with real health problems. Thousands will lose health insurance.
• Thank you, and it was nice to hear some real live examples of what happens in Texas, so we appreciate
• Thank you, and it was nice to hear some real live examples of what happens in Texas, so we appreciate

Bills: H5006 , H5007

Committee: Joint Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions

Keywords: tax revenue, state surplus, taxpayer refunds, budget growth, Massachusetts General Laws, income tax, tax reduction, state law, personal income tax, tax rates

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• When agencies are flooded with machine-generated noise, the voices of real constituents, the neighbors
• When agencies are flooded with machine-generated noise, the voices of real constituents, the neighbors
• Currently, only wine made with estate-grown grapes is allowed to be sold at farmers markets, meaning
• SB 917 removes the estate-grown requirement to allow family winemakers and other excluded wineries to
• Amendments taken in the Senate authorized the State Lands Commission to contract with real estate financing

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• , they won the first-ever pre-ENCL top soccer tournament, playing against teams from the Bay Area, Texas
• In 2021, the Lancet Commission formally introduced the designation of profound autism, The Lancet Commission
• So the Lancet Commission did introduce the designation of profound autism, which describes individuals
• That's real lost earnings never to be captured again.
• Equal pay requires transparency, accountability, and real enforcement because equal work deserves equal

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through several guest introductions, including a Canadian diplomatic delegation visiting for Canada Day at the Capitol and the undefeated Under-11 San Juan Spirits soccer team. The chamber also recognized guests connected to later resolutions, including families and advocates tied to profound autism and farm worker issues, as well as arts education leaders. The Senate adopted SR 89, recognizing March 17, 2026 as Profound Autism Day, after remarks emphasizing the need for greater awareness, research inclusion, and lifelong services for people with profound autism and their caregivers. Members also adopted SCR 147, proclaiming March 26 as Arts Education Month, with support focused on the value of arts education for creativity, engagement, and student success. Both resolutions passed by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes. The chamber then took up AB 2156, an urgency measure renaming Cesar Chavez Day as Farm Worker Day and proclaiming March 31 as Farm Worker Day. Supporters from multiple caucuses and regions spoke about the history of farm labor, the contributions and sacrifices of farm workers, and the need to honor the broader movement and its diverse participants; some speakers also referenced recent allegations and the desire to center survivors and workers rather than one individual. The bill passed with 37 ayes and 0 noes, including the urgency clause. The Senate also adopted a consent calendar of several items without objection, then adjourned in memory of Caitlin Mardell Mallet and Roxanne Miller. The session concluded with announcements of a committee meeting and a one-week spring recess, with the next floor session scheduled for April 6, 2026.

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• , they won the first-ever pre-ENCL top soccer tournament, playing against teams from the Bay Area, Texas
• In 2021, the Lancet Commission formally introduced the designation of profound autism, The Lancet Commission
• So the Lancet Commission did introduce the designation of profound autism, which describes individuals
• That's real lost earnings never to be captured again.
• Equal pay requires transparency, accountability, and real enforcement because equal work deserves equal

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• get fixed this year is the Keeping Families Safe, Keeping Families Together Act, which has been a real
• That is real. And one of the biggest drivers is economics.
• Last year with the increase in the estate tax, primarily prior to that with the capital gains income
• In my day job, I am a real estate agent.
• Ken Fisher, Fisher Investments, just south of my district, moved a couple years ago to Texas.

Summary: Senate and House Republican leaders used the media availability to focus on affordability and to criticize the Democratic majority’s newly released income tax proposal. Leaders John Braun and Drew Stokesbary argued the plan would raise costs, harm small and medium-sized businesses, and fail to deliver meaningful tax relief elsewhere. They said the bill’s marriage penalty, lack of loss carryforward, and treatment of pass-through entities were especially problematic, and they warned it could eventually expand beyond high earners. They also cited other pending measures they said would increase costs, including taxes or fees affecting insurance, tires, clothing, social media, cigarettes, and solid waste. A major portion of the discussion centered on Republican-hosted listening sessions on the initiatives, which they said were intended to provide balanced public testimony after Democrats declined to advance hearings. House Republicans said they invited speakers both for and against the initiatives, including a wide range of opponents, and emphasized that the sessions were meant to show the public a fair debate. They also discussed several policy bills they oppose, including housing and homelessness measures they said would limit local control near schools and parks, and a bill creating a regulatory framework for automated license plate readers, which they said still raises concerns for cities and law enforcement despite some improvements. In response to questions, Republicans said they support funding for public defense but believe it should be handled within existing budget priorities rather than through an income tax. They also said they are watching bills on government fraud oversight, SNAP restrictions on unhealthy foods, and public safety, including measures related to sexually violent predators and child safety. Throughout the event, leaders repeatedly framed their agenda as protecting affordability and public safety while opposing what they described as tax increases and regulations that would make life more expensive in Washington.

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• So the staging of a home listing has long been a part of the real estate industry, but the increasing
• Under current state and federal truth-in-advertising laws and regulations, real estate licensees are
• So, frankly, if I were a real estate agent, I would be embarrassed.
• Frankly, if I were a real estate agent, I would be embarrassed if I engaged in this sort of practice.
• So basically you're requiring the disclosure statement, but you then allow the real estate broker to

Summary: The committee heard several privacy and consumer protection bills, with most of the discussion focused on AI and social media. AB 1405 would create a state registry for AI auditors and set basic transparency, ethics, and qualification standards for those auditors; supporters said it would build trust and provide a foundation for future AI oversight, while some members questioned whether government should define auditor qualifications instead of industry groups. The bill was moved out on a 5-1 vote to Appropriations, with the roll left open. AB 2, by Assemblymember Lowenthal, would impose enhanced financial penalties on large social media companies when their negligence causes harm to children and teens. Supporters, including a grieving parent and Common Sense Media, argued the bill would create accountability for harmful algorithms and design choices, while opponents from TechNet, EFF, CCIA, and CalChamber warned it was vague, could chill speech, invite censorship, and raise Section 230 and First Amendment concerns. Committee members debated private right of action versus public enforcement, possible shakedown lawsuits, and whether the bill should be narrowed; the bill passed 6-0 to Judiciary with the roll left open. AB 410 would expand California’s bot disclosure law so bots must identify themselves up front and truthfully if asked, rather than only prohibiting deceptive bots in limited commercial or election contexts. Supporters said the measure would help users, especially youth and vulnerable people, know when they are interacting with AI and reduce deception online; one privacy group withdrew opposition after amendments, and other industry groups said they were no longer opposed or had no formal position. The bill passed 9-1 to Appropriations with the roll left open. The committee also approved AB 1327, which lets consumers cancel home improvement contracts by email instead of only by mail and requires phone assistance for cancellations; the Contractor State License Board withdrew opposition after amendments, and the bill passed 11-0 to Judiciary with the roll left open.