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• <00:02:32.879> that in Sheridan or Sheridan County that in Sheridan or Sheridan County that
• Fremont County does. Um, our county is a little different and it has been hard.
• Fremont County does. Um, our county is a little different and it has been hard.
• It's not just a Fremont County situation. Uh, I've got a Fremont County situation.
• It's not just a Fremont County situation. Uh, I've got a Fremont County situation.

Bills: SF0082

Keywords: registered agents, corporate governance, entity ownership, business regulations, transparency, 916, all

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• I represent the 62nd District, which is Casson-Bates County.
• I represent the 62nd District, which is Casson-Bates County.
• , but also to assist highly mobile military families.
• , but also to assist highly mobile military families.
• There ain't none. ...but also to assist highly mobile military families.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• The NASW California chapter mobilized over 2,000 social workers across the state to address, support,
• particularly pronounced in rural areas or in regions with high demand for services like Humboldt County
• As a former County Clerk Registrar voters for 27 plus years, we had to translate into multiple languages
• As for cross-border practice or mobility, This has been an integral part of the accounting profession
• AB 1175 provides real world solutions to addressing pipeline challenges and modernizing mobility. while

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Sam Nash, on behalf of the Los Angeles County Office of Education, in support. Thank you.
• John Moffitt on behalf of Enterprise Mobility in support. Thank you.
• In fact, cities and counties are increasingly being pushed to share information.
• I'm Eric Lurr, speaking on behalf of the California State Association of Counties.
• , because my county is very concerned about the time frame of implementing this.

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.

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• Clara County, and we are in strong support of this bill.
• We cover Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Lake, and Sonoma counties.
• Administrator for 2-1-1 in Mendocino and in Sonoma County.
• They do have to coordinate with counties.
• There are mobile charger stations. There are that you can bring in.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• protim Pringle for purpose of mobile protim Pringle for purpose of mobile protim Pringle for purpose
• I mean the metro to me is m that mobile I mean the metro to me is m that mobile I mean the metro to
• and be able to um to make and county and be able to um to make and county and be able to um to make
• is coming state city and the county is coming state city and the county is coming together to combat
• County had a process that our County had a process that our County had a constitutional amendment that

Keywords: sessions, 2025-R, 1, 219

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• as part of a guard or reserve mobilization.
• Even if you're in a county area, you have to go through this process, and you can do it.
• Maran County who married right before Jake went into the Navy.
• Freddy Ward of Geneva County, who was in Vietnam in '69 and '70.
• He operated Tall's Homemade Syrup and farmed over in Green County for many years.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• That left the county with 35% of 1% to run the largest county in the state.
• The next highest county that was doing anything but injured care was Mobile, and they were doing roughly
• So, the part of that's in Shelby County, County, County, >> that's<00:13:40.959> just<00
• with the part that's in Shelby County. with the part that's in Shelby County.
• districts go into the Shelby County districts go into the Shelby County metropolis?

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• <00:18:44.640> just Madison County delegation would just Madison County delegation would just
• On page 84 of the calendar, House Bill number 3646 by Representative Jones relating to Mobile County
• I just, um, when I heard Mobile or Mobile Bay, it just kind of piqued my interest here.
• I just um when I heard<01:06:05.359> Mobile heard Mobile heard Mobile or<01:06:07.520> Mobile
• commission in Mobile.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• They don't necessarily touch rural Pulaski County, so how does that work?
• So I do represent rural Pulaski County as well.
• So do we really know where the problem is by county?
• I think we've got the problem in all 75 counties. I think we have needs in all 75 counties.
• They may be the same level of needs, but we have needs in all 75 counties.

Summary: The committee heard extensive public testimony from youth advocates and public health speakers urging action on vaping. Witnesses said flavored products and social media are driving youth use in Arkansas, described nicotine addiction and health harms, and asked lawmakers to prohibit vaping in public indoor spaces, align vape rules with smoke-free laws, and expand prevention efforts. Committee members thanked the speakers and encouraged them to continue building support for future legislation. The main presentation was an overview of Arkansas’s Rural Health Transformation Program, a five-year federal initiative funded through CMS. State officials said Arkansas received about $209 million for the first year and may receive roughly $1 billion over five years if performance is strong. They emphasized that the program is intended for targeted, locally driven transformation rather than general operating support, debt relief, or new construction, and outlined four initiatives: Heart, PACT, Rise, and Thrive, focused on prevention, access and coordination, workforce development, and technology. Officials said applications would open in the spring, with a reimbursement-based process and a goal of launching all four initiatives by June. Members asked detailed questions about eligibility, rural definitions, school gardens, faith-based and nonprofit partnerships, mobile clinics, EMS, behavioral health, residency slots, and whether urban providers serving rural patients could apply. Officials said the program would favor regional collaboration, could support targeted renovations and expansion of existing programs, and would allow residency growth and some equipment or infrastructure purchases, but not food purchases or permanent new construction. They also said a committee of state health and finance officials would review applications, with heavy technical assistance and an expectation of quick turnaround. The committee also reviewed two DHS/Health Department rules. One implemented Medicaid and CHIP coverage and care coordination for eligible incarcerated youth before and after release, including targeted case management and screening services, with no public comments received. The other updated audiology licensing rules to reflect recent acts expanding scope of practice and changing the renewal deadline. Both rules were reviewed without objection, and the committee adjourned.

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• From the committee on local legislation, Mobile County, Senate Bill 343 receives a favorable report
• From the committee on local legislation, Mobile County, Senate Bill 346 receives a favorable report by
• number<00:38:46.600> 346 Mobile County, Senate Bill number 346 Mobile County, Senate Bill
• <00:41:17.680> BR amendment regarding Mobile County.
• BR amendment regarding Mobile County. BR pending. pending. pending. Mr.<00:41:19.560> President.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened, heard a prayer and pledge, established a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the prior journal. The chamber received House messages, including referral of Senate Confirmation 89 for Rex Jones to the Underground and Aboveground Storage Tank Trust Funds Management Board, and concurred in Senate Bill 231 after a 30-0 vote. Several local House bills were referred to the Committee on Local Legislation. During personal remarks, Senator Coleman-Madison recognized Women’s History Month and highlighted Alabama native Mary Ellen Jolly and her book, "Accidental Activist," praising women who support the legislature. The Senate then processed committee reports, including favorable reports on multiple Finance and Taxation General Fund bills (SB 143, 144, 145 with substitute, 152, 153, 154, 162, 226 with substitute, and 146 with substitute and one abstention), as well as confirmations for Nancy Sandford, Marty Abrams, and Jim Page to the University of North Alabama Board of Trustees, all of which were confirmed. Committee reports also advanced several county and municipal and local legislation measures, including SB 292, HB 351, HB 141, HB 273, HB 504, HB 488, SB 343, and SB 346. On the floor, SB 333 on class two municipalities passed after adoption of its BIR and committee amendment, and HB 308, a proposed constitutional amendment for Mobile County, passed after the Senate tabled the committee amendment, adopted a substitute amendment by Senator Figures, and approved the certification resolution. SB 334 for Shelby County, SB 339 for Crenshaw County, and HB 507 for Covington County also passed, with certification resolutions adopted where required. The governor returned SB 228 with an executive amendment, and the Senate concurred 33-0. The Rules Committee report set the special order calendar for the next legislative day, listing bills including SB 91, SB 280, SB 181, SB 237, SB 326, SB 255, HB 77, HB 104, HB 110, HB 271, HB 362, HB 332, HB 429, SB 211, HB 125, HB 122, HB 124, SB 140, SB 199, and SB 332. Senator Singleton spoke at length criticizing the handling of minority-sponsored bills and questioning several measures, and after debate the Senate adopted the special order calendar 34-0. SB 91 was then carried over at the call of the chair.

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• Uh but typically agency or by county.
• Somewhere Fayette County, Jefferson County may get more dollars, but you also have a higher population
• Somewhere Fayette County, Jefferson County may get more dollars, but you also have a higher population
• <01:02:45.400> water and envisioning what mobile water and envisioning what mobile water treatment
• <01:07:16.080> water and this scale for mobile water and this scale for mobile water treatment

Bills: SB8

Keywords: utilities, public service commission, energy regulation, appointment, emergency declaration, tax increases, consumer protection, Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:51 Approval of Minutes 00:02:07 Legislator Comments 00:02:18 LIHEAP Public Hearing 00:04:19 PSC Update on RS 26 SB 8 00:32:18 WaterStep Presentation 01:04:08, 958, all

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• We've had several shootings in Mobile and Baldwin County.
• I can tell you I've prosecuted in Mobile. I can tell you I've prosecuted in Baldwin County.
• I've prosecuted in Tuscaloosa County, but I can tell you I've prosecuted in Mobile.
• I've prosecuted in Tuscaloosa County, but I can tell you I've prosecuted in Mobile.
• I've prosecuted in Tuscaloosa County, but I can tell you I've prosecuted in Mobile.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• 466 transfers authority to NDA from Health and Human Services to inspect food establishments in counties
• events, and requires NDA to review assessments for the cost of inspection services provided to a county
• This session I’m carrying a mobile meat packing bill that would allow mobile meat processing.
• That would give them the manpower to be able to do the inspections for the mobile meat packing plant
• and Washoe County.

Keywords: 909, all

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• You're recognized as General from Mobile. Pro, Pro, Pro. Pringle, thank you Mr. Speaker.
• You are recognized as the lady from Mobile, Representative Clark, for a time-sensitive...
• Chrissy is the guest... ...from Winston County.
• We looked, and it's not just the South; this isn't a Mobile or Baldwin...
• The Chair recognizes a gentleman from Mobile, Representative Pringle. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• My district is in eastern Oklahoma, in Tulsa County.
• all 77 counties would have a trooper 108 24/7, whether they're working a single county or they're in
• So, Troop B, which Tulsa also incorporates Tulsa County, Rogers County, Creek County, and Ulgee County
• And then in Oklahoma County, in Troop A, which is seven counties: Oklahoma, Logan, Lincoln, Pottawatomie
• , Cleveland, and Canadian County, there are 42 troopers assigned there.

Keywords: 914, all

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• Inter-County Association and the Association of Minnesota Counties.
• I'm ... a Scott County commissioner, representing not only Scott County but also the Minnesota Inter-County
• Growing communities like Anoka County, Scott County, Otter Tail County, Blue Earth County, and St.
• like Scott County like Otter, Tail County, like Blue Earth County and St.
• I'm the chief officer for transportation and county engineer for Anoka County.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 748, a bill revising Minnesota’s transportation greenhouse gas and vehicle miles traveled (VMT) impact assessment requirements for trunk highway projects. The chair first moved and adopted the A2 author’s amendment and then the A3 amendment, which was described as adding implementation time and project exemptions when federal dollars are available. The bill author explained that the measure responds to concerns from stakeholders that the current law can force costly mitigation, delay or stop safety and capacity projects, and create uncertainty because key implementation details are still being developed by a technical advisory committee. Testimony was split. County and city engineers, county commissioners, the Minnesota Transportation Alliance, and the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities generally supported the bill, arguing that the current requirements can add 20% to 40% or more to project costs, are difficult to administer, and could jeopardize critical safety improvements, congestion relief, and federal funding. They cited examples such as Scott County and Trunk Highway 65, and said VMT mitigation is especially hard to quantify and fund. Opponents, including Move Minnesota and Sierra Club, argued that safety and climate goals are not in conflict, that reducing driving can save lives and reduce pollution, and that the bill would weaken an important tool for cutting transportation emissions. Members also asked about how GHG and VMT are measured, whether the required assessment was ready, and who would be responsible for mitigation assets and costs. After discussion, the committee held a roll call vote. The bill, as amended, passed 8-7 and was moved to the General Register.

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• THE SRT PROGRAM WAS LAUNCHED AUGUST 5 WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY FIRE RESCUE AND PASCOE COUNTY AS AMONG THE
• THE COUNTIES THAT ARE GOING TO BE ASSESSED THAT HAVE ALREADY SAID TO ME I WANT TO BE NEXT, BROWARD COUNTY
• AND SAID COUNTY SHERIFF, COUNTY FIRE AND DO YOU TAKE CARE OF YOUR AREA AS A DELEGATION BUT WE'VE GOTTEN
• FLAGLER COUNTY I WAS VERY BLESSED TO BE PART OF THAT COUNTY. 1989, EITHER 87 OR 89.
• THAT WAS A HUGE INVESTMENT FOR A SMALL COUNTY.

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• They are sometimes called mobile homes, but that's a misnomer. They're not actually that mobile.
• <00:26:48.000> that's<00:26:48.240> a called mobile homes, but that's a called mobile
• They're not actually that mobile.<00:26:50.920> It<00:26:51.080> takes mobile.
• It takes mobile.
• going to have stability in the mobile going to have stability in the mobile home<01:13:07.440>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The San Joaquin County that I represent, we have seen a 200% increase in human trafficking.
• Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, and Mule Days at the Tri-County Fairgrounds.
• Mobile homes are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat. Due in large part...
• Assembly Bill 760 by Assembly Member Tuck, relating to mobile home parks.
• AB 760 will allow mobile home parks to offer homes for rent in cities or counties declared to be under

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then moved through a long Daily File with several major policy bills and multiple commemorative resolutions. The most debated measure was AB 379 on human trafficking and child exploitation. The bill was presented as a stronger, more comprehensive version that increases penalties for adults soliciting minors, adds a loitering offense tied to purchasing commercial sex, raises fines for businesses that facilitate trafficking, creates a Survivor Support Fund, and establishes grants for victim services and vertical prosecution. Several members spoke in support, while Assemblymember Sharp-Collins raised concerns that the loitering provision could be vague and disproportionately enforced against Black, Brown, and LGBTQIA+ people. The bill passed after debate, with the clerk reporting 72 noes and the measure still passing. The Assembly also passed AB 1415, which expands the Office of Health Care Affordability’s authority to review more health systems, private equity and hedge fund acquisitions, and managed service organizations in order to better track cost drivers and medical debt. Other policy bills approved included AB 711 on coordinating court reporters for motion hearings, AB 1142 on horse event entry fees, AB 309 on preserving access to sterile syringes for HIV and hepatitis prevention, AB 358 on allowing victims to consent to searches of hidden surveillance devices like AirTags and spy cameras, AB 592 on outdoor dining for restaurants, AB 1341 on clarifying contractor licensing violations, AB 752 on easing child care center siting, AB 1166 on extending debt-settlement rules to commercial financing, AB 806 on mobile home resident cooling rights, AB 972 on explicit sex discrimination protections in higher education, AB 416 on emergency room 5150 authority, AB 632 on expedited collection of penalties for serious local code violations, AB 672 on PERB notification and intervention rights, AB 876 on CRNA scope of practice, and AB 760 on temporary mobile home housing after disasters. Most of these measures passed with broad bipartisan support, though AB 672 drew sharp opposition from Assemblymember DeMaio over concerns about PERB and state bureaucracy. The chamber also adopted several resolutions recognizing May observances and public service groups. These included ACR 63 designating May as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month, ACR 69 for California Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being Month, ACR 76 for California Small Business Month, ACR 77 for Drowning Awareness and Prevention Month, HR 36 for Lung Cancer Action Week, HR 39 for National Public Works Week, and HR 41 for National Hospital Week. Members used the resolutions to highlight local institutions, public health, and community services, and each was adopted after co-author rolls and voice votes. The session ended after the Assembly completed the day’s file and moved through a series of routine procedural motions and adjournment-related business.