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• So if an employer makes a contribution to a Trump account, what the Trump accounts are, these accounts
• Employers can also put money into that account.
• Employers can also put money into<00:19:58.400><c> that</c><00:19:58.640><c> account.
• What this would do into that account.
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Bills: HB130 , HB190 , HB123 , HB250 , HB130 , HB190 , HB123 , HB250

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: HB130, Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists, Sunset Law, sunset review, licensure board, professional geologists, geology, geologist licensing, board appointments, congressional district representation, gubernatorial appointments, state boards and commissions, professional licensing, regulatory board, Alabama Code 34-41-4, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, mining industry, petroleum industry, geological sciences

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• a public school system.
• I'm a former seventh grade public school teacher and education attorney and a mom of two boys in a public
• Public-private partnerships are essential.
• Public-private partnerships are essential.
• The public school is positioned to move this initiative forward.

Bills: S3022 , H5187

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses

Keywords: ENOUGH Act, ENOUGH fund, anti-poverty, poverty reduction, community development, place-based grants, distressed neighborhoods, economic mobility, housing and livable communities, community schools, cradle-to-career, child poverty, intergenerational poverty, social services, workforce development, education equity, public health, behavioral health, mental health, affordable housing

Bills: HCR180 , HR170

Committees: House Agriculture & Food Systems , House Agriculture and Environment

Keywords: HCR180, Hawaii, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, renewable energy, community solar, floating solar, solar photovoltaic, reservoirs, irrigation, agricultural water infrastructure, in-pipe hydropower, gravity-powered hydropower, clean energy, energy transition, water conservation, community-based energy, distributed generation, rural development, agriculture, biosecurity

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• So yes, we will also hold police officers accountable.
• So we have to pay for a public defender? You do have to pay for a public defender.
• HB 2265 restores that boundary while preserving accountability.
• Public records requests attempting to unveil this number have gone unanswered.
• still make up less than 0.1% of the public defense budget.

Bills: HB2043 , HB2046 , HB2126 , HB2131 , HB2132 , HB2133 , HB2223 , HB2265 , HB2411 , HB2666

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Elections

Keywords: felony murder, unborn child, homicide, Arizona Revised Statutes, life imprisonment, death penalty, education, funding, school districts, state aid, education reform, venue, employee conflict, superior court, legal proceedings, workplace disputes, weapons, explosives, trafficking, firearm regulations

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• DHS rules for air ambulance services must establish response and operation time standards to assure public
• This bill is about accuracy, accountability, and protection.
• When accounts conflict, when details are questioned, or when tragedies occur, there is no objective record

Bills: HB2049 , HB2178 , HB2179 , HB2307 , HB2322

Committees: Senate Health and Human Services , Senate Senate Health and Human Services COR

Keywords: radiation therapy, particle accelerator, critical access hospitals, patient care, rural healthcare, HB2178, Arizona, state agencies, chief medical officer, medical license, physician license, osteopathic license, licensure requirement, Title 41, Title 32, Arizona Revised Statutes, A.R.S. 41-5902, public health administration, agency leadership, state government personnel

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• We're going to have a public hearing today.
• We're going to start with the public hearing on Senate Bill 6258. Ms.
• Bundy said that essentially having to start over would be a safety mechanism protecting the public for
• And that is not good outcomes for students, especially those going into the public sector, because I
• do public sector work.

Bills: SB6258 , SB5963

Committee: House Postsecondary Education & Workforce

Keywords: Washington Medical Commission, medical license, license relinquishment, voluntary surrender, nondisciplinary pathway, physician regulation, health professional licensing, disciplinary database, National Practitioner Data Bank, license renewal, license reinstatement, medical board, professional discipline, credential surrender, healthcare regulation, SB 5963, passport to careers, Washington College Grant, financial aid, higher education

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• This measure strengthens public... and get a majority to adopt it.
• That was a great opportunity for public-private partnerships.
• That was a great opportunity for public-private partnerships.
• education to opt out of the Empowerment Scholarship Account or the regular public school system.
• This concept has broad public support.

Bills: HB2143 , HB2273 , HB2290 , HB2373 , HB2784 , HB2794 , HB4037

Committees: House Ways & Means , House House Ways & Means Committee of Reference

Keywords: public safety, retirement system, investments, trust fund, board of trustees, financial report, income tax rebate, Pinal County, taxpayer eligibility, state revenue, financial assistance, transaction privilege tax, business location, tangible personal property, shared vehicle, sourcing, income tax, veterans, donations, tax refunds

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• Many tiered entities struggle to secure independent public accountants, and the revisions aim to make
• Yeah, they have to pick an independent public accounting firm, Senator, that we approve every year.
• We authorize these public accounting firms to fan out and contract with public entities to conduct their
• They may oversee the audit and engage with an independent public accounting firm from our pre-approved
• They may oversee the audit and engage with an independent public accounting firm from our pre-approved

Bills: SB145 , SB143

Committee: Senate Senate Finance

Keywords: auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture, fee update, regulatory fees, egg inspection, egg grading, egg dealer, pesticide control, pesticide registration, pesticide applicator, pest management consultant, plant protection, nursery license

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• Utilities still run, roads still require maintenance, and core public services from public works and
• That number reflects not only public support, but public trust that the state will act when harm is documented
• But we will take public testimony.
• That closes our public hearing on Senate Bill 5987.
• That concludes our public hearing on Senate Bill 617.

Bills: SB5987 , SB6170

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: SB 5987, SB5987, Fairfax Bridge, State Route 165, SR 165, Carbon River, WSDOT, Washington State Department of Transportation, emergency bridge replacement, infrastructure failure, transportation emergency, climate commitment account, climate investment account, clean energy, climate funding, greenhouse gas reduction, environmental justice, renewable energy, building electrification, industrial decarbonization

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• We have five bills up for public hearing.
• But heart disease and stroke account for one in four deaths in our state, and Washington lags behind
• State Department of Health, and the current health officer for the Kitsap Public Health District.
• Similarly, trauma accounts for a large and growing burden of premature death in Washington State.
• Okay, seeing none, we'll go ahead and close the public testimony.

Bills: HB1812 , HB2232 , HB2250 , HB2340 , HB2577

Committee: House Health Care & Wellness

Keywords: anesthesia services, healthcare access, reimbursement, patient care, equitable treatment, emergency services, healthcare outcomes, health infrastructure, system improvement, charity care, residency requirements, medical assistance, low-income, HB 2340, nursing assistants, nurse aide, substance use disorder monitoring program, monitoring program, credentialing, licensure

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• Funding for its account is from tax revenues on lodging, car rentals, and restaurants.
• Statute limits the amount available in the account to $3 million per biennium.
• Finally, the Public Records Act is a law that requires all agencies to make all public records available
• that non-state account.
• And they can do all this quietly without notice or accountability.

Bills: HB2278 , HB2325 , HB2481 , HB2503

Committee: House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans

Keywords: tourism, promotion areas, state funding, economic development, community engagement, tourism promotion, Washington Tourism Marketing Authority, assessment, self-supported assessment, visitor economy, destination marketing, statewide marketing, lodging, hotels, restaurants, travel services, attractions, recreation, retail, beverage producers

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• Thank you, TVW, for making public policy accessible to the masses.
• With that, ladies and gentlemen, we are going to go ahead and start the public hearing or open the public
• The Public Works Assistance Account was created 40 years ago to provide low-cost financing for public
• And just this year, 2025, the Public Works Assistance Account was tapped again.
• And just this year, 2025, the Public Works Assistance Account was tapped again to fund many non-infrastructure

Bills: HB2275 , HB2238

Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources

Keywords: wildfire prevention, Washington wildfire council, fire safety, environmental protection, state regulations, HB 2238, HB2238, statewide food security, food security strategy, hunger, food insecurity, food access, food assistance, anti-hunger, nutrition education, food system literacy, agricultural viability, supply chain resilience, Washington Department of Agriculture, food policy forum

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• We are going to start our public hearing with Senate Bill 5720.
• There was no accountability. So I'm here in support of this bill.
• I think that there needs to be accountability.
• The Public Records Act. Section 4 caused us a bit of confusion.
• And with that, we will start with public testimony.

Bills: SB5720 , SB5833 , SB5936 , SB5993 , SB5735

Committee: Senate Law & Justice

Keywords: consumer debt, judgment, uniformity, legal standards, debt collection, pets, motor vehicles, animal welfare, public safety, legislation, human trafficking, prevention, remedies, victims, law enforcement, support services, medical debt, interest charges, consumer protection, healthcare

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• Representative Crow is replacing Representative Cynthia Almond, who's now the Public Service Commission

Bills: HB87 , HB96 , HB28 , HB87 , HB96 , HB28

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: HB87, Marengo County, coroner, deputy coroner, county commission, expense allowance, mileage allowance, travel reimbursement, local act, local legislation, county general fund, public official compensation, county office, Section 45-46-60, Alabama Code, salary increase, allowance increase, National Signing Day, athletic scholarships, military enlistment

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• Denying faith-based options not only contradicts legislative intent, it undermines public safety.
• And we do not have any public comment cards. Therefore, we can move into a discussion.
• So we do, and respectfully always, we do have to take into account also costs.
• I would be very interested in public comment from our CBCs.
• We had no public comment today. I would be very interested in public comment from our CBCs.

Bills: S0042 , S0578 , S0624 , S7018

Committee: Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

Keywords: child protection, medical records, investigation, abuse, neglect, healthcare, Child Protection Team, diagnosis, Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimers, dementia, related dementias, brain health, early detection, caregiver support, elderly affairs, Department of Elderly Affairs, Department of Health, public health outreach, memory loss

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• These comments are left by the public on each agenda item in our hearings.
• We will go to public testimony.
• We'll reserve your right to close and we'll proceed to public testimony. Thank you.
• Dallas County is one that's had severe problems with their accounting process.
• This bill creates that accountability.

Bills: HB311 , SB447 , SB505 , SB2217 , SB2753 , HB311

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: voter registration, electronic, Texas election law, Signature verification, DPS, internet application, Texas Election Code, signature verification, online application, data security, electronic application, Department of Public Safety, information security, electronic voter registration, voting technology, voter access, state election laws, digital signature, election irregularities, audit

Summary: The committee heard several election-related bills. SB 447 would let the City of Mission in Hidalgo County permanently move its municipal elections from May to the uniform November election date if it chooses. The bill was described as permissive and intended to increase turnout and reduce costs. Mission’s mayor testified in support, saying voters had already approved the change by a wide margin in a charter amendment election. The bill was left pending after no objection. SB 2217 focused on standardizing election data reporting and reconciliation across counties to improve transparency and comparability. Testimony was generally supportive of the goal, but Dr. Laura Presley and others flagged technical issues, including a discrepancy between a three-ballot mismatch threshold in existing law and a 1% threshold in part of the bill, plus a definition issue involving central accumulators. Supporters said consistent auditing and reconciliation would help election integrity, while the bill was also left pending. The committee then took up SB 2753, a major proposal to create a continuous in-person voting period that would combine early voting and Election Day into one uninterrupted process, with precinct consolidation and other changes. Supporters said it could simplify administration, reduce equipment changes, and improve security by using one set of machines. Opponents and neutral witnesses raised concerns about cost, staffing, ballot security, reporting changes, weekend voting, and whether the bill was ready for implementation; several urged a pilot or study instead. The committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending. SB 505 would create a process for election workers, candidates, party officials, and measure proponents or opponents to request explanations of election irregularities, with escalation to the Secretary of State for audit or enforcement if responses were unsatisfactory. Supporters said it would provide a way to resolve irregularities and restore confidence, while opponents argued it was too broad, lacked guardrails against abuse, and could be used by partisan actors to pressure counties. The bill was left pending. Finally, HB 311 would expand Texas’s online voter registration system to first-time registrants and others, with supporters citing efficiency, lower costs, and broader access, and opponents raising concerns about signature verification and implementation details. Testimony was cut short because of the session deadline, and the bill had not been disposed of in the excerpt.

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• Members, we did have a public hearing on this last week, and I explained the need for why this is being

Bills: HB506 , HB513 , HB437

Committee: House Public Safety and Homeland Security

Keywords: emergency vehicles, off-road vehicles, public safety, liability, regulations, background check, criminal history, biometric identifiers, fingerprints, iris scan, palm print, photograph, rap back, NGI Rap Back, ALEA, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, AJIC, Alabama Justice Information Commission, employment screening, licensing

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• for the committee on public education. and public education.
• AG 4712 by Hopper, reading the annual report of the comptroller of the public, its account.
• Designations under the Public School Accountability System and the Career and Technology Allotment under
• Committee on Public Health, Public Education.
• students and a virtual course on firearm safety for the public. public for the committee on public education

Bills: HB9 , HB22 , HB908 , HB1392

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment

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• Catherine University’s Master of Public Health program. I am testifying in support of HF 44.
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Bills: HF44 , HF2102 , HF2279 , HF2280 , HF2281

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: HF44, Casey Jones State Trail, Pipestone Trailhead, Currie Loop, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, trail rehabilitation, trail reconstruction, recreational trail, bike trail, hiking trail, infrastructure, state trail, Pipestone, Currie, bonding authorization

Bills: SB64 , HB249

Committee: House Agriculture and Forestry

Keywords: SB64, Alabama, state waters, public waters, aquatic plants, aquatic vegetation, lake management, waterway maintenance, environmental regulation, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, DCNR, commercial contractors, vegetation removal, mowing aquatic plants, uprooting plants, Class C misdemeanor, fine, water quality, invasive species, lakes