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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

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  • Sir, who's eligible to use your service? Mr.
  • Our services overlapped during the periods of conflict, providing me a dual perspective as both the service
  • The cost of legal services is absolutely too high, 100%.
  • Why then do you need the legislation? Mr.
  • last legislative committee hearing.
Summary: The committee first heard a lengthy presentation and discussion focused on Arizona State University’s foreign research ties, especially collaborations and funding connected to China and Chinese military-affiliated institutions. The presenter argued that ASU and the Arizona Board of Regents had not been transparent about foreign gifts, contracts, and research partnerships, citing federal reporting forms, the Wolf Amendment, export-control concerns, and alleged links to dual-use technologies such as quantum systems, AI, robotics, microelectronics, and biosecurity. A witness from American Global Strategies testified in support, saying the bill would help protect U.S. research security and national security by imposing state-level guardrails on sensitive collaborations. After questions, the committee considered a strike-everything amendment to SB 1060 that would bar public universities from entering into or continuing certain loans, gifts, contracts, research partnerships, or sponsored projects involving the PRC, the CCP, and listed Chinese military-linked universities, require ABOR review and approval, and impose reporting and budget penalties. The amendment was withdrawn, and the committee instead took up SB 1327, which directs ABOR to require university research security policies and to report annually on those policies and on foreign contributions over $250,000; SB 1327 received a 4-2 do-pass recommendation, with Del Santos, Hernandez, and Márquez voting no and Kolodin, Powell, Keshel, and Gillette voting yes. The committee then heard SB 1803, a veterans bill regulating unrecognized persons who assist with VA disability claims. The sponsor and industry witnesses said the bill would protect veterans from bad actors by requiring disclosures, capping fees, banning certain practices, and filing service agreements with the Attorney General, while opponents argued it could restrict consumer choice, resemble a price ceiling, and still allow non-attorneys to engage in the unauthorized practice of law. After extensive debate over contingent fees, legal ethics, and whether the bill was too favorable to one company, the committee continued the hearing with additional testimony and questions.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee Mar 11th, 2026

Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure

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  • <00:32:28.399> to to internet and cable services to to internet and cable services to millions
  • <00:44:20.400> The place if this legislation passes.
  • The place if this legislation passes.
  • You need that fire service on a regular basis. >> Okay.
  • You need that fire service on a cost.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Tue Feb 24, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

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  • those services. those services.
  • training focuses largely on services training focuses largely on services like<00:13:59.199>
  • <01:29:02.719> Major legislation is necessary. Major legislation is necessary.
  • The legislation hasn't passed in enough states yet.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1697, which would exempt natural hair braiders from licensing requirements under certain conditions. The DCCA Board of Barbering and Cosmetology said it recognizes braiding as within the scope of cosmetology practice but warned that a broad exemption could create consumer protection gaps, especially around sanitation training, tool use, and enforcement. Supporters from the Institute for Justice and the Grassroots Institute of Hawaii argued the current licensing regime is overly burdensome and unrelated to braiding, citing the 1,250-hour training requirement, high tuition costs, barriers for low-income entrepreneurs, and the fact that many other states already exempt braiders. Committee members asked whether a standalone sanitation course or similar training could address the board’s concerns, and the board said it would bring that idea back for discussion. The committee also noted 16 written testimonies in support and 2 in opposition. The committee then took up HB 1678, relating to condominium and planned community association elections using cumulative voting. Supporters, including the Hawaii State Association of Parliamentarians, said the bill would clarify that cumulative voting applies to all candidates, including write-ins, and would help resolve confusion in association elections. One testifier urged the committee to remove proxy voting, calling it an abuse of power in some associations, while another asked whether cumulative voting and proxies could be manipulated to stack votes. In response, the parliamentarian explained that cumulative voting and proxy voting are different, that proxies simply allow someone to vote on another’s behalf, and that existing deadlines and counting procedures reduce opportunities for abuse. Testimony also emphasized that electronic or mail voting can be secure and efficient, and that the bill would make the process clearer and more democratic. Finally, the committee heard testimony on HB 1679, which would clarify an association board’s authority over electronic meetings, electronic voting, voting without a meeting, and mail voting without a meeting. Supporters said the measure would clean up statutory language, make electronic voting optional, and fix problems created by a 2024 change that made written-consent timing rules difficult to use for association actions. They also said the bill would clarify that proxies are only used at meetings, not for actions taken without a meeting. One opponent argued the bill needs further amendment because electronic voting is not well defined and could be abused, and questioned the neutrality of parliamentarians testifying on condominium bills. No votes were taken on any of the measures during the portion of the meeting provided.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/28/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

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  • The Army Reserve provides the service.
  • So we're so robust at legislating everything.
  • delivers its services.
  • A lot of the legislation is going on.
  • This is a similar version of legislation that was, right?
Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2348, which would appropriate state general fund money in FY 2027 for Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs projects including wireless networking at training centers, a reimbursement program for service members without government computers, lodging and kind for service members, and HVAC upgrades and maintenance. Two amendments were considered: the Marquez Amendment, which filled in dollar amounts for the appropriations, failed; and the Gillette Amendment, which restricted certain networking equipment for national security reasons, removed the reimbursement program, revised the lodging language, and tied some funding intentions to compliance, passed. After extensive testimony from the sponsor and several Army Reserve and National Guard witnesses about lack of Wi-Fi, inadequate lodging, safety concerns from long drives, and poor HVAC at joint facilities, the committee approved HB 2348 as amended on a 4-3 vote. The committee then considered HCR 2016, a ballot referral that would cap precinct size at 2,500 voters and eliminate county authority to use vote centers, emergency voting centers, and certain on-site early voting options. The sponsor said the measure was intended to restore precinct-based voting and let voters decide. County officials and election advocates opposed it, arguing that vote centers and early voting provide flexibility, are more cost-effective in many counties, and are necessary where geography, staffing, and facility availability make precinct voting difficult. After debate over local control, voter choice, and the practicality of precincting, the committee gave HCR 2016 a 4-3 do-pass recommendation. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2165, which exempts veterans from Arizona State Parks admission fees, and adopted the Marquez Amendment to extend the exemption to active military members, National Guard members, and reserve-unit members, with alternative ID options. Arizona State Parks testified in neutral, saying it supports veterans but is concerned about revenue losses; it estimated that even a modest share of veteran visits could reduce revenue by about $1.8 million annually. The sponsor said the bill was prompted by constituent requests and was meant to help veterans enjoy outdoor recreation and therapeutic opportunities. The committee then approved HB 2165 as amended on a vote of 4-0, with some members absent or not voting.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Administration May 7th, 2025

Administration

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  • , to get on the radio and do public service announcements.
  • We're well-versed with doing public service announcements.
  • , but you came back from your service and you haven't stopped serving.
  • , but you came back from your service and you haven't stopped serving.
  • Yes, and I too thank you for your service. Appreciate you being here. May I? No, one more.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Administration met with a quorum and took up a series of pending resolutions, bills, and the local uncontested calendar. The committee first reported HCR 80 favorably and placed it on the May 9, 2025 local and uncontested calendar. It then heard and approved several commemorative resolutions, including HCR 12 designating September as Deaf Awareness Month for 10 years, HCR 55 reaffirming Poteet as the Strawberry Capital of Texas, HCR 56 designating May as NEC and Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and HB 3096 creating Profound Autism Awareness Day on March 17. Each of these measures was reported favorably to the full Senate, with no opposition in testimony except HB 3096, which included supportive testimony from Tara Duval describing the needs of individuals with profound autism and their families. The committee also approved HCR 58 redesignating Dripping Springs as the Wedding Capital of Texas, SB 2959 designating August as Firearm Safety Month, HCR 74 naming Carthage the Country Music Capital of Texas, HCR 78 establishing Lone Star Santa’s Charities Day, HCR 116 redesignating Brownsville as the Bicycling Capital of the Rio Grande Valley, and HCR 117 designating Port Aransas as the Fishing Capital of Texas. SB 2959 drew supportive testimony from Stephen Price, who emphasized gun safety, suicide prevention, and public awareness, while other measures received no public testimony. All were reported favorably and recommended for the May 9 local and uncontested calendar. Later, the committee approved HCR 6 naming Galveston the Juneteenth Capital of Texas, HCR 50 naming Galveston the Mardi Gras Capital of Texas, HCR 107 making the Texas Almanac the official State Book of Texas, HCR 70 designating Jim Hogg County as the Vaquero Capital of Texas, HCR 71 recognizing LaSalle County for wild hog hunting and related traditions, and HCR 29 designating April as Counseling Awareness Month. HCR 6 received testimony from a Galveston city representative in support of the Juneteenth designation, and HCR 29 received testimony from the Texas Counseling Association supporting recognition of counselors. Finally, the committee certified the May 9, 2025 local and uncontested calendar after removing 32 bills for reasons including penalties, fiscal notes, or opposition, specifically noting SB 317 was removed due to criminal and civil penalties, and then recessed.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 28th, 2025

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

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  • then the one year for court-ordered services.
  • As was previously stated, the FBSS case, the Family-Based Social Services case,...
  • That takes six months, and then sometimes they proceed to that court-ordered services case.
  • They issued their findings in the Child and Family Services Review in December of 2011.
  • That's in court-ordered services cases. Not in removal cases, this is specifically.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 22nd, 2025 at 02:04 pm

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

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  • First of all, I'd like to thank all the legislators, legislative staff, and my friends who helped make
  • First of all, I'd like to thank all the legislators, legislative staff, and my friends who helped make
  • Similar legislation has been endorsed by the National.
  • Help us evaluate any proposed legislation or proposed changes.
  • This may be one of the most sweeping changes of legislation.
TX
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  • During his long tenure, Judge Herman has serviced the legal community and the legislature recommending
  • dead he's alive and well we were talking about some bills that we're working in Health and Human Services
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Apr 8th, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

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  • Just basic skills as they're doing community service.
  • To consider legislators to protect these groups as well.
  • The information would be provided through victim services.
  • The arrangements and the cremation, so families can have their service.
  • the services.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 2nd, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

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  • RESIA provides extensive reemployment services. services to certain individuals receiving unemployment
  • Let me give you a brief legislative history on this issue.
  • However, in today's market, service contracts and subscription services are heavily regulated by the
  • These laws already require that such services be cancelable at any time.
  • contracts as well as for services cancelable at any time.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25

Public Safety Finance and Policy

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  • <00:20:45.280> in encouraged that this legislation in encouraged that this legislation in
  • So services funded must include services for victims of crime in underserved communities most impacted
  • They need to get these services.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Mar 17th, 2025

Public Health

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  • We have considered this legislation in the past.
  • Enabling legislation requires the Department of State Health Services to administer a grant program to
  • Compact Legislation.
  • We do not provide direct services.
  • The legislator would help these individuals access essential services, improve their quality of life,
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/25

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

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  • We serve over 3 million pounds of food a year through our nutritional services, and it’s holistic.
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  • um or doing in a in nutritional Services um or doing in a in a<00:18:57.799> technology<00:18
  • <00:32:24.120> uh<00:32:24.240> when specified rather than Services uh when specified
Bills: HF110, HF111, HF263, HF105
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 5th, 2025

State Government

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  • The legislature has recognized in the past the need to expand transportation and broadband services,
  • but we as a state are... ...broadband services, but we as a state are not there yet.
  • do here, but my thoughts and sentiments behind this are... thoughts and sentiments behind this legislation
Bills: HB93, HB160, HB29, HB29, HB93, HB160
OK
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  • In addition to his public service, he is a successful businessman and hall.
  • The Safe Roads Act simply requires Service Oklahoma to check the methamphetamine user database prior
  • We pay fees; we pay taxes that essentially fund these services.
  • of the reason that I brought this is the Ruby Franke case out of Utah, which has passed similar legislation
  • This legislation is rooted, Mr.
OK
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  • We lift these legislators before you, and we pray your blessing on them, renew their strength, give them
  • Thank you so much for your service. Welcome to the people's house as floor leader.
  • programs, who did a practicum, who studied the pedagogy, who had access to the excellent support services
  • Or they've got a stable of them working through the process, and it's almost like a job placement service