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• Oversight, we're going to recognize Representative Townwnley to present Senate Bill 1365.
• At this time, the chair will recognize Representative Kelley to present Senate Bill 2139.
• Senate Bill 2139 is clarifying language to Senate Bill 1617, which passed in 2024.
• It is a result of a year of research and stakeholder discussion, passed unanimously in the Senate.

Bills: SB1365 , SB2139

Committee: House Government Oversight

Keywords: SB1365, Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act, procurement exemption, competitive bidding, state purchasing, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, tourism department, merchandise for resale, gift shops, lodges, golf pro shops, state parks, restaurant contracting, retail outlets, public procurement, purchasing flexibility, Title 74, emergency clause, restrictive covenants, discriminatory covenants

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• >> Senator Butler, Senator Figures, Senator Hatcher, Senator Hovie... here. >> Senator Kitchens, Senator
• Price... here. >> Senator Shelnut... here. >> Senator Smitherman... here. >> Senator Stuts. >> Senator
• &gt;&gt; Senator<00:03:49.760><c> Figures.</c> &gt;&gt; Senator Figures. &gt;&gt; Senator Figures.
• Senator Price. &gt;&gt; Senator Kitchens. Senator Price.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Senator Stutz. &gt;&gt; Senator Stutz.

Bills: HB8 , HB380 , HB8 , HB380

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: tobacco regulation, vaping, sales restrictions, youth protection, tobacco compliance, public health, education programs, electronic nicotine delivery systems, human cloning, criminal penalties, embryo, genetic modification, bioethics, campus chaplain, chaplain, school chaplain, volunteer, public K-12 schools, public schools, public charter schools

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• Just as a reminder, last session, Senate Bill 5, and Senator Brantley helped on that... ...session, Senate
• For these reasons, we have no objection to Senator Worth's amendment, and we congratulate him and his
• For these reasons, we have no objection to Senator Worst's amendment, and we congratulate him and his
• And I think so for the other things on my agenda, I think our Senator Solz's constitutional amendment—I
• Senator Solz's constitutional amendment.

Bills: SB104 , SJR3 , SM3 , SB104 , SJR3 , SM3

Committees: Senate Senate Rules , Senate House Rules & Order Of Business

Keywords: wildlife commission, removal procedures, malfeasance, appointed officials, governance, education reform, public education, state board of education, superintendent, chartering authority, constitutional amendment, policy setting, insects, insect workshop, insect identification, ecology, monitoring, management, pollinators, pollination

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• . >> Senator Beasley. >> Senator Bell. >> Senator Butler. >> Senator Chesteen. >> Senator Coleman-Madison
• . >> Senator Givhan. >> Senator Roberts. >> Senator Shelnutt. >> Senator Stewart. >> Senator Weaver.
• >> Senator Williams. >> Senator Stutts. >> Senator Nelson.
• Senator or wishes to carry over his bill because he has some technical amendments he needs to work on
• So, Senator week and vote at the end. So, Senator Stuts. Stuts. Stuts.

Bills: SB63 , SB80 , SB63 , SB80

Committee: Senate Healthcare

Keywords: immigration, law enforcement, fingerprints, DNA collection, illegal aliens, Alabama state law, SB80, Buddy Sharpless Education Institute, Alabama Local Government Training Institute, county commissioner training, local government training, ethics training, State Ethics Commission, county commissioners, Association of County Commissions of Alabama, local emergency management director, public officials, municipal officials, Alabama Code Title 11, Alabama Code Title 31

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• But for now, I will recognize Senator Zaffirini on Senate Bill 1574.
• Senate Bill 2774 will remedy that by amending the Tax Code definition of retail trade.
• Senate Bill 2774 will remedy that by amending the Tax Code definition of retail trade to add trade activities
• Okay, Senator Nichols, you're recognized on Senate Bill 2900, also by Senator Colchorce.
• Senator Hinojosa moves that Senate Bill 2774 be reported favorably to the full Senate.

Bills: SB1211 , SB1574 , SB2774 , SB2873 , SB2900 , HJR4

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: hydraulic fracturing, sales tax exemption, oil and gas, environmental impact, water reuse, justice, judicial council, centers of excellence, court operations, recognition program, franchise tax, retail trade, tax classification, business regulation, economic impact, SB 2873, Texas Tax Code, electronic filing, e-filing, tax reports

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 1574 by Senator Zaffirini, which would codify the Texas Judicial Council’s Centers of Excellence Program for courts and judges. Testimony from judges and the Office of Court Administration emphasized that the program promotes transparency, procedural fairness, mentoring, and public trust. A committee substitute expanded eligibility to justices of the peace and municipal judges and removed a merit-pay reference to eliminate fiscal impact. After quorum was established, the committee adopted the substitute and later voted it out favorably, though it was not certified for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also heard SB 2774 by Senator Hinojosa, which would amend the Tax Code’s retail trade definition to include industrial uniform and linen rental businesses so they qualify for the lower franchise tax rate. Supporters said the change would put rental textile businesses on equal footing with other rental industries and help Texas employers and customers. The bill was reported favorably to the full Senate. Members then considered SB 1211 by Senator Perry, which would broaden the existing fracking-related sales tax exemption for equipment used with non-fresh water sources, including recycled, produced, and brine water. The bill’s supporters argued it would conserve freshwater and reduce litigation over water definitions, while the Comptroller’s office discussed the fiscal note and production-related revenue effects. The committee also heard SB 2873 and SB 2900, both by Senator Kolkhorst and presented by Senator Nichols; SB 2873 would require electronic filers to file electronically, and SB 2900 would eliminate certain Comptroller-related advisory committees and boards. Both were later adopted in committee substitute form and reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard HJR 4, sponsored by Senator Parker, proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit new taxes on securities transfers or financial transaction processing. Supporters said it would protect investors, especially retirees, and help position Texas as a financial center. The committee voted to report HJR 4 favorably to the full Senate. In each recorded vote after quorum was present, the measures passed with nine ayes and no nays.

Bills: SB243 , HB338 , SB265 , SB233 , HB302

Committee: Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

Keywords: Jefferson County, pistol permit, gun permit, firearm license, concealed carry, carry permit, sheriff, permit fee, local bill, county revenue, school funding, school security, retirement system, Sheriff's Fund, legislative delegation office fund, Gardendale, Birmingham, firearms regulation, Second Amendment, local government finance

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• Members, this is amendment set 2388. The first three amendments are technical.
• Members, this is Amendment Set 2364. The first two amendments are technical.
• Hearing none, let the amendments be adopted. I'm sorry. One more amendment. Go ahead. Go ahead.
• Boyer: motion to report HB 231 as amended. Is that correct? As amended, yes. Thank you so much.
• Got it as amended. As amended. You got it right. Thank you so much, Ruff Woodrow.

Bills: HB51 , HB58 , HB69 , HB82 , HB93 , HB143 , HB166 , HB231 , HB429 , HB806 , HB884

Committee: House Administration of Criminal Justice

Keywords: bail, conviction, aggravated offense, minors, constitutional amendment, bail reform, post-conviction, minor victims, legal rights, ignition interlock device, DUI, public safety, vehicle operation, criminal justice reform, DWI, driving under the influence, vehicular homicide, penalties, criminal justice, jury commission

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• </c> this one is here because I am the Senate this one is here because I am the Senate representative
• In fact, an amendment was put on in the Senate that prohibits the holding company from acquiring any
• The amendment that was put on in the Senate prohibits the holding company, if created, from acquiring
• was put on in the The amendment that was put on in the Senate<00:43:30.400><c> prohibits</c><00:43:30.960
• Senate.

Bills: HB55 , SB15 , SB247 , HB55 , SB15 , SB247

Committee: House Financial Services

Keywords: fishing, licensing, jubilee, Marine life, Alabama, regulations, sex offenders, employment restrictions, first responders, public safety, juvenile offenders, local laws, registration requirements, picketing, protesting, residential protest, noise amplification, amplified sound, residential picketing, harassment

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• Senator Hatcher, Senator Hovi, Senator Kelly, Senator Coleman, Senator Madison, Senator Chamblas, Senator
• Cator Albritton, Cator Carley, Cator Coleman, Senator Hatcher, Senator Hovi, Senator Kelly, Senator Coleman
• , Senator Madison, Senator Chamblas, Senator Elliot.
• Senator Al Britton, Senator Carley... Senator Al Britton, Senator Carley, Senator Coleman, no.
• Senator Hatcher, Senator Hovy, Senator Kelly, Senator Coleman...

Bills: SB5 , SB142 , SB158 , SB171 , SB5

Committee: Senate County and Municipal Government

Keywords: archives, history, board of trustees, vacancies, government control, SB142, Alabama, voting, voter registration, election law, Secretary of State, board of registrars, ERIC, Electronic Registration Information Center, National Change of Address, NCOA, voter roll maintenance, address change, voter list cleanup, inactive voter

Bills: SSB1101 , SF114

Committee: Joint Natural Resources and Environment

Keywords: air quality, greenhouse gas, GHG, emissions inventory, carbon emissions, climate reporting, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, Environmental Protection Commission, EPA, Clean Air Act, major source, operating permit, emission fees, solid waste incinerator, operator certification, voluntary registry, administrative code cleanup, regulatory conformity, environmental reporting

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• Madam Chair, I move to amend the moved to amend Senate Bill 1552 as follows: on page one, lines 16 and
• The amendment is adopted. Senator Kirk, you may proceed. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• But Senator Daniels, would you care to have the amendment read before we move on?
• But Senator Daniels, would you care to have the amendment read before we move on?
• The vote will now occur on Senate Bill 2180 as amended. Clerk will call the roll.

Bills: HJR1024 , SB1316 , SB1491 , SB1552 , SB1679 , SB1877 , SB2040 , SB2133 , SB2153 , SB2174 , SB2180 , SB227 , SJR39 , SJR47 , SJR48

Committee: Senate Rules

Keywords: Judicial Nominating Commission, congressional districts, terms of office, Oklahoma Constitution, legal qualifications, political party restrictions, family ties, administrative rules, sunset provision, state agencies, regulatory review, legislative oversight, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, elections, county home rule charter, home rule, county government

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• So as I appreciate it, trying to go through the amendment, what the amendment does.
• amendment.
• We do have an amendment to clarify. We do have an amendment to clarify a couple of things. Ms.
• Would you like to talk about your amendment? The amendments do exactly that.
• These amendments just amend some language in the bill regarding the fund account.

Bills: HB316 , HB549 , HB646 , HB752 , HB824 , HB873 , HB1129 , HB1157 , HB1170

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: literacy, adolescent, teacher education, high-dosage tutoring, reading intervention, workforce development, training programs, Bayou Growth Opportunity, funding, employment, skills gap, qualified employer, credential recognition, government growth limit, recurring revenue, state finance, Louisiana Income Tax Elimination Fund, fiscal responsibility, legislative sessions, regular sessions

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• We do have an amendment.
• This is Amendment Set 2285.
• Amendment 3 is technical.
• the amendment as well.
• Any questions either on the amendment or— Let's stay on the amendment.

Bills: HB177 , HB210 , HB238 , HB258 , HB307 , HB359 , HB398 , HB661 , HB705 , HB752 , HB858

Committee: House House and Governmental Affairs

Keywords: court reporter, official court reporter, courts, judicial system, ethics, post-employment restrictions, cooling-off period, two-year waiting period, rehiring, reemployment, contractual services, former public employee, public employer, Louisiana ethics law, R.S. 42:1121, Act 532, lobbying, public service, statewide officials, compensation

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• AN AMENDMENT IN THE The amendment in the nature of a substitute, consisting of the text of Rules Committee
• The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill as amended, and on any further amendment
• The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill as amended, and on any further amendment
• The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill as amended, and on any further amendment
• And it is why we are offering this amendment.

Bills: HCR74 , HJR72 , HR1042 , HR1048

Keywords: joint session, Congress, communication, President, HCR74, national emergency, government authority, Executive Order, legislative action, rule, special rule, House resolution, floor procedure, procedural resolution, firearms, gun laws, less-than-lethal weapons, weapons technology, National Marine Sanctuaries Act, undersea fiber optic cables

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• I'm sure you know some of those senators or members have a heavier accent.
• It got hung up in the Senate. The only change from HB 446 is the effective date.
• Yes, it is. >> And this is a constitutional amendment for >> Is it a referendum, right?
• Yes, it is. >> And this is a constitutional amendment for >> I make a motion that we give the bill. >
• It just got hung up in the Senate. So didn't bring a map, but nothing has changed.

Bills: HB82 , HB109 , HB202 , HB211 , HB82 , HB109 , HB202 , HB211

Committee: House Baldwin County Legislation

Keywords: registrars, election, qualifications, salary, state employees, diversity, podiatry, state board, healthcare regulation, Alabama regulations, political appointment, law enforcement, immunity, civil liability, use of force, recruitment, Calhoun County, local act, halfway house, sober living

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• You move your amendment. I move that we approve amendment A1. All right.
• I also have a technical amendment, Yeah. I also have a technical amendment, the<00:03:42.799><c> A2.
• Uh my amendment is just an chair.
• </c> So, that's what this amendment is for. So, that's what this amendment is for.
• You move your amendment. I district. You move your amendment.

Bills: HF2563

Committee: House Legacy Finance

Keywords: HF2563, legacy finance bill, Legacy Amendment, outdoor heritage fund, clean water fund, parks and trails fund, arts and cultural heritage fund, Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Clean Water Council, Minnesota legacy funds, habitat conservation, prairie restoration, wetland restoration, forest conservation, riparian buffers, water quality, groundwater protection, drinking water, septic systems, watershed planning

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• So the bill really needs to be amended.
• So the bill really needs to be amended.
• The Senate led on that, and I know there was a big effort to not weaponize this process. Correct.
• Representative Bell moves that HB 2546 be passed without amendment. be reported to the full House with
• So the bill really needs to be amended.

Bills: HB573 , HB1499 , HB1768 , HB3071 , HB3249 , HB3866 , HB4112

Committee: House Environmental Regulation

Keywords: environmental enforcement, legislative oversight, inspection, concrete plants, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, environmental product declaration, grant program, ready-mixed concrete, manufacturers, sustainability, concrete plant, concrete batch plant, wet batching, dry batching, central mixing, standard permit, TCEQ, environmental regulation, air quality, construction permit

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• , who control both the House and Senate, is going to speak up and challenge us.
• , who control both the House and Senate, is going to speak up and challenge us.
• , who control both the House and Senate, is going to speak up and challenge us.
• , who control both the House and Senate, is going to speak up and challenge us.
• The question is, will the House suspend the rules and pass the bill as amended?

Bills: HR736 , HR692 , HR965 , HR975 , HR386 , HR224

Keywords: diaper need, infant health, family well-being, basic needs, public health, childcare, September 11, terrorist attacks, education, curriculum, first responders, national security, temporary protected status, Haiti, immigration, refugees, quorum, House of Representatives, business proceeding, legislative procedure

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• Members, this is Senate Bill 68 by Senator Morris, a constitutional amendment to provide for jurisdiction
• Senate Bill 68 proposes to amend Article V, Section 5(B) of the Constitution of Louisiana.
• Representative Mallory makes a motion to report Senate Bill 68 with amendments.
• Seeing no objection, Senate Bill 68 is reported with amendments. Thank you. Thank you, Mr.
• Members, this is Senate Bill 66 by Senator Hodges.

Bills: HR38 , HR96 , HR160 , HCR31 , HCR61 , HB578 , HB668 , HB1198 , SCR19 , SB66 , SB68 , SB76 , SB139 , SB336 , SB475

Committee: House Civil Law and Procedure

Keywords: privacy rights, surveillance, USA Patriot Act, FISA, Fourth Amendment, civil liberties, government oversight, civil bench warrants, judgment debtors, notification process, judgment debtor examination, Louisiana State Law Institute, property transfer, public records doctrine, bad faith, real estate law, HCR 31, House Concurrent Resolution 31, foreign entities, foreign corporation

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• I know the Senate version was amended.
• I know the Senate version was amended.
• I know the Senate version was amended.
• I know the Senate version was amended.
• Your bill receives the f report as<00:28:27.039><c> amended.</c> as amended. as amended.

Bills: HB179 , HB354 , SB57 , SB137 , HB431 , HB179 , HB354 , SB57 , SB137 , HB431

Committee: House Ways and Means General Fund

Keywords: campus chaplain, chaplain, school chaplain, volunteer chaplain, public schools, public K-12 education, public charter schools, local control, teacher support, student support services, religious volunteer, faith-based support, church-state separation, background check, sex offender registry, school volunteer, education policy, district attorney, compensation, constitutional amendment