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• Page 36 starts the core forms for all of the state agencies.
• Starts the core forms for all of the state agencies.
• This came to us in the form of a spreadsheet. You're going to receive a handout here.
• I know there’s forms. I know there’s a process.” “I know there’s forms.
• So this is just readily available for once somebody submits that form, we're ready to...

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• I just need your permission to, uh, change your registration to not testify.
• And we have your permission to change your registration to not testify. Yes sir. OK, thank you.
• It is simply a form, uh, to show that the officer left employment. Um, it's not categorized.
• And they formed those committees to establish the minimum standards rules, uh, uh, the, to establish
• Tools in the form of equipment and training, but also in the form of a sound legal system that affords

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• And not only that, the human form is usually in tablets.
• Schaffner: No, there's nothing about a form.
• So are you opposed to the pharmacist using a form before providing ivermectin? Ms.
• But wouldn't they need a form to collect the information so they can verify? Ms.
• You're saying they should not be able to have a form. Ms.

Bills: HB25, HB48, HB149, HB254, HB26, HB192

Keywords: ivermectin, pharmacist authority, prescription-free, healthcare regulation, patient access, HB 48, Texas alert notification systems, emergency alerts, public warning systems, alert fatigue, notification fatigue, Texas Division of Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety, DPS alerts, emergency management, State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry, STEAR, disaster notifications, weather alerts, Amber Alert

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• We do not in any way, shape or form want to contribute to that and want to help make sure that there's
• We don't have anything in at all that requires any type of registration of the kiosks.
• requires any type of registration of the requires any type of registration of the kiosks.<00:58:44.079
• <00:59:09.280> How<00:59:09.440> long things like the registration.
• How long things like the registration.

Bills: HB0075, HB0128

Keywords: virtual currency, kiosk, financial institutions, regulation, Wyoming Money Transmitters Act, penalties, severance tax, oil production, tax exemption, energy sector, economic impact, 916, all

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• This expansion of licensure and registration requirements has made it increasingly difficult for the
• This expansion of licensure and registration requirements has made it increasingly difficult for the
• We see SB 766 in its current form as complementary to the funding bill such as SB 7 being proposed and
• We see SB 766 in its current form as complementary to the funding bill such as SB 7 being proposed and
• ERCOT began working on a form of firming requirement more than 20 years ago, in 2003, adopted rules in

Bills: SB75, SB715, SB776, SB1299, SB1405, SB1968, SB2021, SB2077, SB2148, SB2321, SB2330, SB2411

Keywords: electric generation, reliability, ERCOT, Public Utility Commission, penalties, performance requirements, energy policy, construction contracts, compensatory damages, government delays, contractor, legislation, nonprofit donor privacy, membership lists, supporter confidentiality, volunteer privacy, association rights, public records exemption, Texas Public Information Act, government transparency

Summary: The committee first took up pending business and favorably reported several bills without objection or by recorded vote, including SB 783, SB 1238, SB 1706, SB 1791, SB 458, SB 1644, and SB 1810, with some of them also sent to the local and uncontested calendar. The committee then moved into hearings on additional bills. SB 1968, by Senator Schwertner, would update the Real Estate License Act by repealing subagency, requiring written buyer-agent agreements before showings, and clarifying when a formal buyer representation agreement must be signed. Texas Realtors testified in support, saying the bill modernizes agency rules and increases transparency, while a committee substitute corrected drafting issues. SB 2411, the annual update to the Texas Business Organizations Code, was also laid out and left pending after supportive testimony from the Texas Business Law Foundation and drafting committee representatives. The committee also heard SB 2321, which would codify ERCOT’s current practice of notifying TCEQ when backup generation needs enforcement discretion for grid reliability; Sierra Club and a chamber of commerce witness supported it with suggestions for clearer emissions reporting, and the bill was left pending. SB 2077 would broaden eligibility for the Texas Mutual Insurance Company board by narrowing conflict restrictions tied to insurance-related interests; Texas Mutual supported the change and the bill was left pending. SB 1405, a broadband bill, would align state law with FCC standards and streamline Broadband Development Office processes; it was left pending after supportive testimony. SB 1299, protecting nonprofit donor privacy, drew support from privacy advocates and concerns from one witness about transparency for publicly funded nonprofit operations; it was left pending. The committee then heard SB 776, which would bar government construction contracts from shifting delay damages to contractors when delays are caused solely by the public owner. Contractors, surety representatives, and water infrastructure advocates supported the bill, arguing it would improve fairness and reduce inflated bids, while water utilities and critical infrastructure entities opposed it, warning of more litigation and higher costs; the bill was left pending. Finally, SB 715, which would apply reliability requirements retroactively to all generation resources in ERCOT, drew opposition from renewable and storage groups and support from some critics of renewable subsidies, with witnesses split over whether it would improve reliability or raise costs; testimony was underway when the transcript ended.

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• are testifying Please make sure you have filled out on the electric electronic witness affirmation forms
• on the registration If you have any issues filling out the form, please ask staff and they will help
• It's my understanding they have two forms of ID the breeder deers do, right?
• Yeah, and then you have to have a dangle tag, and then a electronic form of ID as well, so you have the
• It's open to the public and registration information will be through our site in the coming weeks.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• For the agency, it would take the registration requirement from 50 feet to 200 feet, creating a gap in
• In December, Governor Abbott formed the Small Business Freedom Council to explore ways to support businesses
• requires agencies to assess and improve their websites and service portals, reduce reliance on paper forms
• From confusing navigation and inaccessible mobile layouts to duplicative forms and broken search functions
• House Bill 3800 requires the Texas Workforce Commission to form an advisory board with higher education

Bills: HB2564, HB2760, HB2765, HB2898, HB3260, HB3800, HB4341, HB4396, HB5195

Keywords: Defense Economic Adjustment, grant applications, economic assistance, local government, Evaluation panel, judicial review, Texas Workforce Commission, unemployment compensation, legal proceedings, labor law, rural development, infrastructure, Texas economic fund, private investment, job creation, meteorological evaluation towers, wind resources, aviation safety, regulations, construction notice

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• Business Registration DCCA comments. Hawaii Food Industry Association on Zoom.
• Business<01:00:45.840> Registration<01:00:46.800> DCCA Business Registration DCCA Business
• Registration DCCA comments.
• form really negative<01:07:10.720> mental<01:07:10.920> health<01:07:11.160> issues
• , If this bill passes in its current form, If this bill passes in its current form, big<01:07:41.480

Bills: SB2908, SB2671, SB3085, SB2907, SB2353, SB2074, SB2360, SB2057, SB3251, SB2354, SB3001

Keywords: permit processing, permitting reform, county permits, development permits, building permits, land use, construction delays, housing development, infrastructure development, county workforce, differential pay, salary incentive, performance bonus, recruitment and retention, expedited hiring, vacancy rates, permit backlog, government modernization, county mayor, county council

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several Senate bills, with most measures drawing broad support and a few generating significant opposition or policy questions. SB 2908 SD1 and SB 2671 SD1 were taken up first; both appeared to have majority support, with SB 2908 receiving seven in support, one in opposition, and one comment, and SB 2671 receiving five in support and two comments. SB 3085 SD2, related to film industry operations, drew 11 supporters and no opposition. Georgia Skinner explained that the bill would streamline the approval timeline for productions by reducing delays tied to Land Board review, and she said DLNR supported the effort. Committee members asked about the need for the change and the relationship between the film studio, DLNR, and the approval process. The committee then discussed SB 2907 SD1, which would create an Office of Marine Affairs. Testimony was largely supportive, including from DLNR, HTDC, the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, ocean industry representatives, and others. The governor’s office supported the bill’s intent but objected to placing the office within the Office of the Governor, urging instead that it be housed at HTDC. HTDC said it was willing and excited to take on the work and described ongoing stakeholder engagement. Members asked about the rationale for the placement and the long-term structure of the office. SB 2353 SD2, concerning the Aloha Stadium district and billboard/naming-rights issues, drew strong opposition overall, with four in support, 23 in opposition, and one comment. Andrew Pereira of the Stadium Authority argued the measure could generate revenue to help maintain and operate the stadium and said the district would remain self-contained; he also emphasized that the development would respect the character of the area. The committee then heard SB 2074 SD1, which had five in support and 26 in opposition; only one support testimony from the Carpenters was heard before the discussion moved on. Finally, SB 2360 SD1, an enterprise zones measure, received 14 supportive testimonies and two comments. Testimony focused on updating the program for modern business models, especially e-commerce and direct-to-consumer sales, while committee members questioned whether the program overlaps with higher tax burdens and whether businesses receiving subsidies should be monitored for job retention after graduation from the program.

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• The census long form was last used in 2000.
• The census long form was last used in 2000.
• I know 89 people who didn’t send in the form. Is there anything we can do?” No, it’s a formula.
• But in 2010, when a lot of it was mailing back forms, self-response was still good.
• Both complexes, or both, were noted on the LUCA form. Okay, all right.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on the Census met on December 8 at 9:32 a.m. to examine the dynamics that drive census undercounts and overcounts, with testimony first from Joseph Salvo and then from Susan Strait of the UMass Donahue Institute. Salvo explained the Census Bureau’s two main evaluation tools: demographic analysis, which uses vital records, migration estimates, and Medicare data to produce a national benchmark, and the post-enumeration survey (PES), which compares a separate sample-based count to the census. He said the 2020 census showed a small national net undercount, but larger age- and race-based disparities, including the highest undercount among children ages 0 to 4, higher undercounts for men, substantial undercounts for Black, Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaska Native populations, and overcounts among some older and college-age groups. He also described how self-response, non-response follow-up, administrative records, proxy responses, and imputation affected data quality, arguing that proxies and imputation were especially weak and that outreach remains critical for 2030. Committee members asked Salvo to clarify the methods and error bands, the role of international migration estimates, and how the PES differs from the census address list and LUCA. He explained that PES is based on a separate sample of blocks and can add units within sampled blocks, but it does not measure units missed entirely from the original address list; LUCA matters because it improves that list before enumeration. He also discussed age heaping, duplicate responses among older adults, and why group quarters and COVID-related disruptions complicated the 2020 count. Senator Driscoll briefly interrupted to describe Randolph’s successful appeal of its 2020 count after an undercount in disability care homes, and Salvo noted that the post-census group quarters review helped correct some missed facilities. Susan Strait then focused on Massachusetts-specific results. She said Massachusetts’ 2020 count was strong overall, with population growth above the national average and a PES-based finding that the state was overcounted by 2.24 percent, though she emphasized that this did not mean all areas were accurately counted. Using demographic analysis, she said Massachusetts had an estimated 4.15 percent undercount of children ages 0 to 4, with the largest county-level undercounts in Hampden, Suffolk, and Essex, and she linked higher child undercounts to lower educational attainment and female-headed households. Strait also reviewed operational metrics showing that Massachusetts had relatively strong internet self-response, but that non-response follow-up relied heavily on household interviews, administrative records, proxies, and imputation in different counties. She highlighted higher proxy use in college-heavy counties such as Hampshire and Suffolk, and said counties with more minority residents were more likely to have population-count-only cases and other indicators of harder-to-count populations. The hearing ended with discussion of how these findings could inform outreach and census planning for 2030.

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• , Elections, and Political Subdivisions, to whom was referred Senate File 30, Elections, Voter Registration
• referred Senate file 30, elections, referred Senate file 30, elections, voter<00:02:55.720> registration
• <00:02:56.400> revisions, voter registration revisions, voter registration revisions, respectfully
• <00:29:32.200> of<00:29:32.480> correspondence<00:29:33.360> communication form
• of correspondence communication form of correspondence communication between<00:29:34.600> the

Keywords: 916, all

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• without the requirement of new registration fees.
• without the requirement of new registration fees.
• without the requirement of new registration fees.
• without the requirement of new registration fees.
• This is money that comes back to the state in some form or fashion.

Bills: SF0061, SF0098, SF0110

Keywords: sales tax, motor vehicle, family transfer, tax exemption, Wyoming legislation, veteran, property tax exemption, Wyoming National Guard, honorable discharge, tax benefits, surviving spouse, military service, property tax, residential real estate, tax assessment, primary residence, tax revenue, 916, all

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• The current cost of a 10-day temporary registration..." The 10-day temporary registration is $34.
• registration is $116. registration is $116.
• Um, only about one-fifth of our registration agents sell temporary registrations.
• Um, only about one-fifth of our registration agents sell temporary registrations.
• Um, only about one-fifth of our registration agents sell temporary registrations.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• From our podium staff, secretaries, pages, legal staff, and full-time staff, they all form the foundation
• How many people in here have looked at Representative Hensley's registration numbers in the 9th District
• As Jeff so eloquently indicated, it certainly wasn't due to voter registration or my good looks.
• Registrations, franchise fees, Sector registrations, franchise fees, taxes, commercial code fees, etc
• The governor has said we have 100,000 new registrations in the Secretary of State's office.

Summary: The House convened with a quorum present, opened with a moment of silence for Ted Williams, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then accepted the previous day’s minutes and moved into a series of recognitions, beginning with House Resolution 27 designating June 24, 2026 as Staff Appreciation Day. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and the chamber spent much of the meeting honoring legislative staff across both caucuses, with members and staff introducing themselves and being recognized for years of service and behind-the-scenes work. The House also recognized staff member Justin, who is leaving for a position with the Delaware State Board of Education, and later gave farewell remarks for Representative Kevin Hensley and Representative Charles Postles, both of whom are retiring. Numerous members spoke in tribute to their service, constituent work, and personal character, and both Hensley and Postles offered remarks thanking colleagues, staff, and family. The House then received communications from the Senate, including several bills and resolutions passed and returned, and a notice of Senate concurrence on other measures. Representative Wilson-Anton made a brief statement explaining her vote on Senate Bill 100 and reaffirming support for marriage equality and related civil rights issues. The chamber also took up Senate Joint Resolution 16 and Senate Joint Resolution 17, which set the official revenue estimates for fiscal years 2026 and 2027; both were read, called to roll, and passed by constitutional majority votes of 37-4 and 40-1, respectively. Finally, the House considered Senate Bill 335, the operating budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Representative Williams presented the budget on behalf of the Joint Finance Committee, describing major funding items including raises for state and education employees, health insurance and retiree benefit funding, developmental disability services, Medicaid growth, purchase of care, and maintenance of reserve funds. Several members praised the committee’s work, while Representative Shupe said he would vote no, citing concerns about the budget’s 6.3% growth despite appreciating the committee’s effort. After the budget presentation and comments, Leader Harris moved that the House recess for party caucuses, and the House stood in recess until the call of the bell.

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• I say companies—these organizations—and they are able to operate and do business through the registration
• So the Secretary of State's office does have a filing for registration of an ... blockchain technology
• <00:27:29.760> filing<00:27:30.400> for<00:27:31.679> uh<00:27:31.919> registration
• <00:27:32.480> of<00:27:32.720> an The Secretary of State has a filing for registration
• I'm not going to accept it as a form of currency, but I've got constituents that do, and I want the people

Bills: HB168, HB220, SB187, SB270, SB265, SB220, SB242, SB277

Keywords: loitering, mask policies, school safety, crime prevention, public health, board appointments, governor authority, multi-member boards, state governance, legislative authority, Alabama Business and Nonprofit Entities Code, Title 10A, corporate governance, nonprofit governance, business corporations, nonprofit corporations, LLC, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership

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• He was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer the following year, and though he was told he might
• HB 5051 by Harrison relating to prohibiting state agencies from adopting or using a form that collects
• following each presidential election, making conforming changes to voter registration and maintenance
• HB 5107 by Reynolds relating to the vote or registration is in front of the Committee on Elections.
• HB5401 by Schott concerns the reliability and applicability of sex offender registration requirements

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• And unlike adults, children's brains, organs, and reproductive glands are still forming while they're
• This bill will give the Commissioner of Occupational Licensure more authority to supervise registration
• Thank you to the chair and the co-chair for this opportunity to support H. 473, the act of registration
• We're pursuing this, requiring the certification and registration of irrigation contractors.
• The Board of Registration will have the power to establish the standards for certification, to suspend

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing of the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure opened with logistical remarks about testimony procedures, time limits, accessibility supports, and the large number of witnesses. The first bill discussed was H. 451, which would allow professional license applicants who do not have a Social Security number to use an ITIN instead. Supporters said the bill would help qualified workers, especially immigrants, enter licensed trades and professions without lowering training or testing standards, while addressing workforce shortages. Committee members asked a few questions, and the bill was framed as a uniform statewide licensing reform. The bulk of the hearing focused on S. 210 and H. 1278, two bills aimed at improving wheelchair repair and warranty protections. Supporters included the Attorney General’s Office, disability advocates, wheelchair users, clinicians, and legislators, who described long repair delays, missed work and medical appointments, loss of independence, hospitalizations, pressure injuries, and other harms caused by broken wheelchairs and slow service. They argued for stronger timelines, two-year warranties, required parts availability, loaner chairs, and enforcement mechanisms, with H. 1278 modeled on a Connecticut-style repair deadline and S. 210 focused on warranty protections. Several witnesses emphasized that wheelchairs are essential medical equipment, not ordinary consumer goods. Opposition came from NCart, which said it supports solutions but raised concerns that the bills, as written, could be difficult to implement for complex rehab technology. NCart said some warranty provisions may not fit wear-and-tear components and noted that MassHealth has already taken steps such as preventive maintenance, reduced prior authorization, and transportation support. Other witnesses and advocates countered that the current market is dominated by a few profitable companies and that the legislature needs to impose clear standards because voluntary fixes have not worked. The committee also heard testimony on S. 195, a toxic-free kids bill from Senator Comerford and Representative Hawkins, which would restrict PFAS and other toxic chemicals in children’s products and create disclosure and phase-out requirements. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• We are now notified through the state voter registration system within days of any voter death anywhere
• 00:25:12.480> the<00:25:12.640> state<00:25:12.880> voter<00:25:13.279> registration
• through the state voter registration through the state voter registration system<00:25:14.640>
• And it also looks to allow the town clerk to complete the filing forms even when they are not a notary
• And it also looks to allow the town clerk to complete the filing forms even when they are not a notary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• It just so happens that Peter Creek forms the two lakes where the kiddos swim at camp.
• Um, and, and it's a concern around how the board is formed.
• Uh, with that, we, we had come up with forming this water district.
• And with this expanding growth that has given us a reason to have to form this district.
• We wanted to get together to form a water district to bring surface water into Wise County.

Bills: HB 1520, HB 1525, HB 1530, HB 1535, HB 2068, HB 2091, HB 2347, HB 2372, HB 2805, HB 2815, HB 2867, HB 3154, HB 3482, HB 3483, HB 3663, HB 3781, HB 3901, HB 3915, HB 4135, HB 4153, HB 4158, HB 4329, HB 4331

Keywords: Angelina and Neches River Authority, river authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Sunset Act, Special District Local Laws Code, local government, natural resources, board of directors, director training, board governance, public testimony, open meetings, public information, conflict of interest, ethics, complaint system, general manager, board president, staggered terms, removal of director

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• The Comptroller must publish a specified MPU form.
• The bill takes effect July 1st, form.
• The bill registration statement.
• organization's registration statement. organization's registration statement.
• It would establish the forms that deed.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation by Rabbi Ari Goldstein, whose remarks were journalized at the request of the senator from District 33. The chamber then recognized the doctor of the day, Dr. Maryann Lamont, for her 50 years in medicine and her work in neurology and stroke care, and also thanked a legislative aide, Samantha Briggs, who is leaving for law school. The presiding officer noted a quorum was present and moved into the day’s floor work. The Senate handled several messages and committee reports, including a conference committee appointment on Senate Bill 18, which concerns provisional social work licensure. In Finance, the chamber advanced Senate Bill 246 on Health Services Cost Review Commission member terms, Senate Bill 370 on acupuncture board revisions, Senate Bill 564 creating a Division of Data Protection in the Attorney General’s office and a related work group, Senate Bill 782 on telecommunications infrastructure protections, Senate Bill 808 on health insurance provider panel requirements, Senate Bill 849 on agricultural equipment warranties, Senate Bill 867 on the Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission, and Senate Bill 982 on mutual insurance holding companies converting back to mutual insurers. Most of these bills were reported favorably with technical or conforming amendments, which were adopted without objection, and each was ordered printed for third reading. The committee also considered several House bills with Senate cross-files or identical measures. These included House Bill 118 on money transmitter licensing, House Bills 339 and 512 on Anne Arundel County Board of License Commissioners compensation, House Bill 1100 on telecommunications infrastructure protections, House Bill 1395 on agricultural equipment warranties, House Bill 1473 creating Maryland’s Future Board, House Bill 226 on Department of Disabilities housing programs, House Bill 278 codifying the Longevity Ready Maryland plan, and House Bill 746 on collaborative care model coverage and cost-sharing limits. In each case, the committee reports were adopted, amendments were approved where offered, and the bills were advanced to third reading or passed for third reading, with no recorded opposition on the floor.

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• Section 1 relates to the election day registration process and eliminates the requirement that operators
• uh section 26 on page 24 um registration uh section 26 on page 24 um along<00:40:12.240> with
• He said the current form of the bill is problematic some years.
• just think willing to work with you I just think the<01:07:32.160> current<01:07:32.520> form
• of the bill is the current form of the bill is problematic<01:07:35.119> some<01:07:35.440>

Keywords: 1183, house