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• Section 3 appropriates money to the Board of Animal Health, and section 4 funds AURI.
• Both of these sections have operating increases.
• has loan account section two section six has loan account section two section six has two two two
• Sections 2 through 4 are 20,000.
• <00:25:04.799> Anderson's And section five is Chair Anderson's And section five is Chair Anderson's

Bills: HF2446

Keywords: agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant

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• Do you believe that that section will increase C-sections to potentially save a probably doomed fetus
• It says it in the next section.
• I'm talking about the very next section, Section 405, dealing with jurisdiction, says a court of this
• Section 171A.407, liability for violation.
• Person from bringing an action under this section.

Summary: The Senate began with a quorum call, prayer, approval of the previous journal, and messages from the House, then moved through several recognitions and resolutions honoring visiting groups. Members adopted resolutions recognizing the Texas chapters of Blue Star Mothers of America, Fine Arts Education Day, Donate Life Texas Day, Baha’i Capitol Day, County Government Day, Jack County Day, Crockett County Day, and a recognition of Navy Petty Officer Simon Urbanik for service during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The chamber also heard remarks from visiting doctors, students, county officials, and community groups, with multiple senators speaking in support of military families, arts education, organ donation, and local government service. The Senate then took up Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2779, relating to the allocation and use of certain hotel occupancy tax revenues. Senator Birdwell said the bill would stop local governments from conditioning HOT funds on race- or class-based priorities and would require Galveston to transfer the full state rebate for beach cleaning and maintenance to its park board. After questions, the Senate suspended the rules, passed the bill to engrossment, suspended the three-day rule, and finally passed it, though the final vote showed significant opposition. The chamber also passed Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2322, described as a cleanup bill removing the compelling-factor test for dispatchable generation from the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act. A major debate centered on Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2253, which would phase out uncertified teachers in core classrooms and strengthen educator certification requirements. Senator Creighton argued the bill responds to a teacher pipeline crisis, adds parent notification, creates multiple preparation pathways, and provides financial incentives for certification; Senator West and Senator Sparks pressed for rural flexibility and implementation details. An amendment from Senator Gutierrez to add a teacher student-loan repayment program failed on a 11-17 vote, while other technical and fiscal amendments were adopted. The bill then passed to engrossment, the three-day rule was suspended, and it was finally passed. The Senate also passed Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2371, updating skimmer-reporting rules to cover electronic terminals beyond fuel pumps, and Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2351, relating to the construction of certain concrete plants under a standard permit. Senate Bill 619, a conscience-protection bill for health care workers, drew extended questioning from Senators Cook, Eckhardt, and Menendez about patient abandonment, scope, and whether it could allow refusals of legal services such as vaccines, antibiotics, contraception, or personal care; despite those concerns, the Senate suspended the rules and passed the bill to engrossment. Finally, the chamber began consideration of Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1169, which would allow public entities to form public utility agencies to cooperate on water and wastewater projects without eminent domain or cross-collateralization, with Senator Hinojosa explaining it as a tool for small and rural communities facing utility infrastructure problems.

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• It also likely runs afoul of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
• And it does raise questions about Section 230.
• And it does raise questions about Section 230.
• And that may be a question about Section 230.
• And there's a lot of discussion today about Section 230. Let's talk about Section 230 very briefly.

Summary: The committee hearing covered several bills related to privacy, consumer protection, and online harms. SB 259 by Senator Wahab would prohibit surveillance pricing based on device data such as geolocation or battery level; supporters argued it would curb discriminatory and predatory pricing, while opponents raised concerns about geolocation definitions, legitimate location-based pricing, and impacts on discounts and loyalty programs. The bill was moved on a due pass motion to the Judiciary Committee and passed 8-1, with members noting amendments and ongoing discussions with stakeholders. SB 22 by Senator Laird would raise the amount of gift cards that can be redeemed for cash, with the author saying the goal is to update the long-standing $10 threshold for inflation and preserve consumer value. Consumer advocates supported the bill, while retailers, restaurants, grocers, and chambers of commerce opposed or opposed unless amended, citing fraud concerns, safety issues, and the need for clarification on donated or returned gift cards. The committee voted the bill out on a 6-1 vote and kept it on call. SB 576 by Senator Umberg would apply broadcast-style loudness rules to streaming advertisements. The author said the bill is intended to prevent ads from being much louder than programming, especially for children, while the opposition argued that streaming ad insertion is technically different and that existing industry standards and FCC oversight already address the issue. The bill passed 8-0. SB 683 by Senator Cortese would clarify that people can seek injunctive relief, including a TRO, for unauthorized use of name, image, or likeness; supporters said it strengthens privacy protections, while opponents warned about prior restraint and First Amendment concerns. The bill was moved out on a due pass motion and kept on call. The final bill discussed, SB 771 by Senator Stern, would clarify that existing civil rights and hate-related laws apply to social media platforms and their algorithms, with higher penalties for intentional or reckless violations. Supporters, including the Simon Wiesenthal Center and the Islamic Networks Group, described online hate as fueling real-world violence and urged stronger accountability; opponents argued the bill could conflict with Section 230, chill lawful speech, and create vague standards. Members raised questions about constitutionality, definitions, and whether the bill would be workable, but several expressed support for the author’s goals.

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• Section 2 [00:17:16.069]: Section 3 [00:17:31.750]: Section 4 [00:17:47.950]: Section 5 [00:18:06.830
• ]: Section 6 [00:18:25.710]: Section 7 [00:18:41.950]: Section 8 [00:19:00.190]: Section 9 [00:19:15.190
• ]: Section 10 [00:19:31.669]: Section 11 [00:19:50.630]: Section 12 [00:20:05.789]: Section 13 [00:20
• :22.350]: Section 14 [00:20:40.070]: Section 15 [00:20:56.909]: Section 16 [00:21:12.549]: Section 17
• [00:21:28.190]: Section 18 [00:21:45.909]: Section 19 [00:22:01.870]: Section 20 [00:22:20.070]: uh

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The applicable sections are 11-52 as well as 11-88 of the water boards.
• <00:01:36.960> sections Uh the section the applicable sections Uh the section the applicable
• sections are<00:01:37.520> 11-52 are 11-52 are 11-52 um<00:01:40.880> as<00:01:41.040>
• So, there could be, because we're only dealing with sections 11-52. size of the municipality?
• We're only dealing with sections 11-52, which is, you know, and then 11-88.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Section 504 simply enforces this Supreme Court decision.
• Section 504 simply enforces this Supreme Court decision.
• Section 504 simply enforces this Supreme Court decision.
• Section 504 simply enforces this Supreme Court decision.
• Section 504 simply enforces this Supreme Court decision.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Senate Bill 1011, amending Section 11-590, concerns the county medical examiner.
• Article 1, amending Section 32-32-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-201, relating to health professionals.
• Senate Bill 1234 amends Section 8-221, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to juvenile court.
• Section 13-38-38, amending Title 13, Chapter 38, Article 3, and revised by Section 13-138-01, relating
• Senate Bill 1274, enacting sections 28-2351 and 28-2404, amending section 28-2065, Title 28, Chapter

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Page 11, Section 199, 900, line 11, we're deleting a comma. It's cleanup language from the drafter.
• Further amend the bill in section 14, or page 14, line 107, by deleting the words empowered, mandated
• Same page and section line 123, deleting those same words, empowered and mandated.
• And on page 15, section B, line 2, by deleting the phrase November 12th, Section B, line 2, by deleting
• That means it's including everything within that section. 921.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• At this time, I'll go ahead and break down the sections of the bill.
• So there is a section of the bill, Section 1, subsection 3A, so it’s only 17 on page 2.
• So there is a section of the bill, Section 1, subsection 3A, so it’s only 17 on page 2.
• So there is a section of the bill, Section 1, subsection 3A, so it’s only 17 on page 2.
• Erica Mosca: Yes, we have, and actually that was in Section 3. We were trying to think about that.

Bills: SB175, SB277, SB374, SB400

Keywords: military, veterans, education, teaching, Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, licensure, certification, public schools, charter schools, school social worker, school counselor, school psychologist, internship, practicum, student support services, mental health, harassment, bullying, power-based violence, school safety

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• So we have three sections to walk through here today.
• So we have three sections to walk one.
• <00:11:17.040> are<00:11:17.200> really So sections one and two are really So sections
• :58.480> one proposed amendment in section one proposed amendment in section one pertains<00:11
• Uh section four makes this application.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• First of all, sections 1 through 7 establish a reimbursement rate for a limited annual number of required
• <00:04:40.360> 1 Health Services first of all sections 1 Health Services first of all sections
• Section 8 of the bill adjusts the medical assistance reimbursement rate for a specific set of home care
• Chair, mine is about section N as well.
• Chair, mine is about section N as well.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So it's not a lot, but if you go to the last page on page 29, what you'll see is Section 8 and Section
• The effective language is in Section 9 there at line 27.
• Those are two reporting sections within current law.
• So if you look on page 15, beginning on line 20, that's another section required, another reporting section
• Section 8, beginning on line 4, there are five subdivisions as to what a political committee is.

Bills: SB2156

Keywords: campaign finance, disclosure, political contributions, election transparency, North Dakota Century Code, 908, all

Summary: The committee met to reconsider and further amend Senate Bill 2156, a campaign finance/reporting bill tied to Secretary of State filing requirements and new software implementation. Members and legislative counsel explained that the bill would keep current law in place for 2025, then take effect January 1, 2026, when the new system is expected to be ready. Discussion focused on hard reporting dates, how year-end and quarterly reports would be handled, which entities must disclose balances, and clarifying that some provisions apply to statewide political parties and certain political committees but not to candidates or candidate committees in the same way. Representative Steiner walked through the amendment, describing it as mostly technical and intended to align reporting deadlines with fixed calendar dates, simplify compliance, and preserve existing treatment for some balance disclosures. Members asked about public availability of certain filed information, the meaning of references to beginning and ending balances, and whether the new fines and other provisions would also be delayed until 2026. Legislative counsel said the bill’s effective date would cover the entire act and noted some disclosure questions were not clearly answered in current law. The committee adopted the amendment and then approved Senate Bill 2156 as amended on a do-pass motion. The roll call was unanimous, and the chair adjourned the meeting, noting the changes were intended to help the Secretary of State’s office and candidates transition to the new reporting system.

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• 36-407.03, amending Section 36-2042, Arizona Revised Statutes, and related provisions.
• 36-407.03, amending Section 36-2042, Arizona Revised Statutes.
• House Bill 2584, an act amending Section 38-651 and related provisions.
• Last bill, please: House Bill 2278, an act amending sections 22-991, 27-996, and other sections of the
• House Bill 2278, an act amending sections 22-991 and other sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• <00:01:46.399> um<00:01:47.000> that section or business law section um that section
• 17<00:19:21.080> of<00:19:21.200> the section sections 10 through 17 of the section
• <00:20:26.480> through<00:20:26.799> 2 sections let's see sections 20 through 2 sections
• <00:21:00.640> of makes several updates to that section of makes several updates to that section
• And finally, I'll talk about section 29 of the bill.

Bills: HF747, HF360

Keywords: corporate governance, shareholder rights, beneficial ownership, defective corporate acts, Minnesota Business Corporation Act, trusts, Uniform Trust Code, probate, estate planning, trust protector, directed trust, investment trust advisor, distribution trust advisor, excluded fiduciary, decanting, power of appointment, revocable trust, irrevocable trust, uneconomic trust, rule against perpetuities

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• So I will walk through section by section, detailing what each part is.
• So section one is just moving some definitions from section two.
• section.
• Section 9, renaming Section 27.1-27.02 from use of a minor in a sexual performance, Section 27.2-02,
• Section 11 does the same thing, swapping out the sexual performance by a minor for Section 11 does the

Summary: The committee met to approve prior minutes and then heard a presentation from Dr. Ramona Danielson on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), focusing on the economic and public-system impacts in North Dakota. She explained that ACEs are a population-level measure, not a diagnostic tool for individuals, and said higher ACE exposure is consistently associated with more chronic illness, mental health challenges, child welfare involvement, justice-system contact, and reduced workforce participation. She emphasized that precise dollar estimates are difficult because of the many interacting factors across a person’s life course, but said the direction of the impact is clear and that evidence-based prevention and protective factors can reduce harm. Members asked about definitions of a “healthy family,” same-sex couples, divorce, substance abuse, historical trends in ACEs, and the role of positive childhood experiences and home visiting. The committee then heard from Allison Mahoney and Missy Barranco about evidence-based home visiting programs in North Dakota, including Healthy Families, Early Head Start, Nurse-Family Partnership, and Parents as Teachers. They described home visiting as voluntary, relationship-based, and tailored to family needs, with referrals coming from hospitals, WIC, human service zones, pregnancy navigators, self-referrals, and other community sources. A parent, Abby, shared that home visiting helped her family after premature births and NICU stays by providing support with postpartum mental health, breastfeeding, developmental screenings, referrals, and parenting guidance. The presenters said the programs are funded through a mix of federal MIECHV/Title IV-E dollars, Medicaid targeted case management, state and tribal funds, philanthropy, charitable gaming, and grants, and they noted that current funding is fragmented and insufficient to serve all eligible families statewide. Members discussed whether the state should expand or better fund these services and how to improve outreach and referrals. Later, the committee received a memorandum on artificial intelligence and sexual exploitation, followed by a presentation from a BCI special agent on how AI is already affecting child exploitation investigations in North Dakota. The memo and testimony described AI-generated child sexual abuse material, deepfakes, sextortion, and risks posed by chatbots, along with relevant federal and state law and recent executive orders. The agent said North Dakota saw 2,698 cyber tips in 2025, the highest on record, and that investigators are increasingly encountering AI-assisted exploitation that is harder to detect and verify. Members discussed the need for child-safety protections, the limits of executive orders, and broader concerns about AI undermining critical thinking and spreading misinformation. No votes were taken on the AI materials during the portion provided, and the committee recessed briefly after the report.

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• In section two, we redefine the area.
• In section two, we redefine the area.
• Section three articulates accountability measures. Section four describes the payment process.
• Section three articulates accountability measures. Section four describes the payment process.
• Section three articulates accountability measures. Section four describes the payment process.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In the bill, we have a section on extrajudicial statements.
• To review the plan proposal submitted under section 25-17-754.
• in accordance with section 24-4-105. 24-4-105.
• But the sponsor did offer to answer questions on any section of this bill.
• And page 31, section 63...

Keywords: 981, all

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• meaning behind the language so section meaning behind the language so section one<00:43:09.359><
• This section ensures there's no double dipping.
• This section ensures there's no double dipping.
• This section ensures there's no double dipping.
• This section ensures there's no double dipping.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So first, that's only in section 3 of the bill. So sections 1 and 2 are a lot broader.
• So, explain how section three, we're only talking about section three, not the other problems, how would
• I was focused on section 3, but noting that those other sections apply to all undocumented immigrants
• I was focused on section 3, but noting that those other sections apply to all undocumented immigrants
• sections apply to all those other sections apply to all undocumented<00:35:04.840> immigrants.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• , and section three in Evansville.
• Section two is the critical missing link between section one in Henderson and section three in Evansville
• gap there with section two. gap there with section two.
• Regarding the financial plan, section Regarding the financial plan, section two<00:08:51.360>
• <00:08:56.560> two share of those costs is for section two share of those costs is for section

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from its June 3 meeting and received an opening update on transportation revenues. Leadership noted that the gas tax formula dropped 4.1 cents on July 1, reducing road fund revenue by about $125 million, and warned that city, county, rural, and secondary road funding will be affected. The chair said the committee would likely have to be selective about transportation project requests given the reduced revenue outlook. The main presentation was an update on the I-69 bridge project. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials said the project is the missing link in the Henderson-Evansville corridor and is being delivered in three sections, with Kentucky leading section two. They said section two is a $933 million project, with Kentucky’s share described as $58 million and the balance Indiana’s, and that toll revenue will be used to finance the project through a TIFIA loan and Garvey bonds. Officials said Kentucky and Indiana have executed an agreement under House Bill 546 to use tolls, are working on a broader bi-state development agreement, and will ask the General Assembly next session to carry forward $150 million in general funds without conditions and to ratify the agreement. Members asked about the timeline, toll sharing, whether tolls would sunset, and whether US 41 bridges would remain open for local traffic; officials said construction is planned for 2027, tolling would begin in 2031, toll revenue would be shared 50/50, and at least one US 41 bridge would remain open for local use. The committee then heard a combined update from the Department of Vehicle Regulation and the Division of Motor Vehicle Licensing on implementation of several recent changes. Officials reported that the new registration category for special-purpose vehicles is fully operational statewide, with all counties enrolled and 292 vehicles processed so far; they also said counties received at least five plates each and that the program is permissive, not mandatory. They described implementation of Senate Bill 43’s medical review board reforms and third-party driver’s license issuance framework, saying the medical review process has been updated and that third-party partners may eventually handle easier transactions such as renewals, name changes, and address changes, while initial issuances would remain at KYTC regional offices. They also reported that the sheriff’s inspection process has been integrated into CAVIS, reducing paperwork and fraud and improving tracking. Members asked about communication to counties and cities with differing local rules, the number of counties participating, and how to coordinate multiple policy changes; officials said all counties are enrolled, though not all have submitted applications, and that they are still finalizing the scope of third-party services.