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• To actually effectually change policy for the people of our state.
• In short, we changed the game in Texas.
• And in meeting those, trying to meet those regulatory tripwires, slowed everything down.
• Is it your view that we need to adjust or change the work requirements for SNAP?
• Let's finish up on the regulatory environment.

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• Why did it change, or when did it change? I can get that information. Let me go.
• Why did it change, or when did it change? I can get that information. Let me go.
• I'm going to change up this.
• ecosystem an efficient regulatory ecosystem an efficient regulatory environment<05:02:30.638>
• Chang is uh in charge of the division so Chang is uh in charge of the division so we<05:27:04.958>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Finance received an informational briefing from the Department of Education on its budget request for the upcoming fiscal year. The Superintendent and staff described the department’s mission, enrollment and staffing scale, recent gains in NAEP reading and math, persistent attendance problems since the pandemic, and the need for resources to support student recovery, middle school math, and other strategic priorities. The department said its proposal is intended to be aligned with its 2023–2029 strategic plan, fiscally balanced, and reliable for schools, while also addressing inflation, workforce needs, and uncertainty in federal funding. Assistant Superintendent and CFO Brian Hallet reviewed federal grants, non-general funds, and the budget development process. He said federal funds make up about 11% of the department’s FY25 appropriation and warned that House budget proposals could threaten predictable funding for core programs. He also explained that the department began its biennial budget work in April 2024 and used an internal review group to identify possible reallocations. The department characterized its request as a “flat” budget proposal overall, with a large share devoted to continued funding for existing recurring needs, and noted challenges including a projected state funding decline, inflation, lingering pandemic impacts, recruitment and retention, and uncertainty about future federal support. A major topic was the department’s capital improvement program. DOE officials argued for a risk-based, proactive approach using lump-sum “buckets” to manage facilities and deferred maintenance across more than 21.5 million square feet at 268 sites. They said this would allow more efficient prioritization of projects and better coordination with complex area superintendents, principals, and legislators. Members asked about how legislative priorities would fit into the bucket system, county-versus-state property jurisdiction issues affecting school facilities, enrollment decline and staffing ratios, and how the department plans to adjust facilities and human resources to shifting enrollment patterns. DOE said it is studying enrollment trends, will brief the Board of Education next month, and is willing to provide further briefings to legislators. No votes or formal actions were taken during the informational briefing.

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• So these are just small changes to the law.
• So these are just small changes to the law.
• /c><01:20:58.080> to<01:20:58.199> the<01:20:58.320> law changes to um small changes
• to the law changes to um small changes to the law we<01:20:58.800> again<01:20:59.120> over
• going back to how the regulatory going back to how the regulatory environment<01:22:15.560> was

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on HB 733-FN, a bill on third-party litigation financing (TPLF). Representative Cole, the prime sponsor, described TPLF as outside investors financing lawsuits in which they have no personal stake, arguing that the practice is largely unregulated, can involve foreign entities, and contributes to litigation abuse, higher insurance costs, and what he called a “tort tax.” He said the bill is modeled on an NCOIL proposal and would require disclosure of TPLF agreements, with specific references to foreign-entity restrictions, consumer-protection guardrails, and reporting requirements. He also noted a few technical fixes to the draft, including adding the word “knowingly” and restoring a section that had been omitted. Committee members questioned how the bill’s foreign-entity language would work, including whether a governor or the Department of Safety would designate countries of concern, and whether the bill would bar foreign parties from using litigation funding. Cole and others clarified that the bill was intended as a reporting measure, not a ban on litigation funding itself, and that the goal was to disclose who is funding lawsuits and to what extent. Representative Sal asked whether the bill would prevent a litigant from getting outside financing; Cole answered no, emphasizing disclosure rather than prohibition. Brandon Grat of the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau testified that the bill’s enforcement provisions were too limited. He said the draft appears to give the Attorney General only a civil-penalty remedy, likely too small to deter violations, and not the broader Consumer Protection Act tools such as injunctions, restitution, or investigation authority. He also raised concerns about whether the Attorney General or Insurance Department would have proper jurisdiction, given that the product may be financial or insurance-related. Insurance Commissioner DJ Benton Court said the department sees possible benefits from transparency because disclosure of litigation funding could help insurers assess risk, improve underwriting, and potentially ease hard-market pressures, especially for nonprofits and child care providers. He also said the bill’s language likely needs further work to clarify agency authority and suggested involving the Attorney General, Insurance Department, and banking regulators. Opposition testimony came from the New Hampshire Trial Lawyers Association. Marissa Chase and Samantha Hering argued the bill is one-sided because it requires disclosure only on the plaintiff side and not from defendants or insurers. They said New Hampshire already has court rules and discovery procedures that cover relevant disclosures, making the bill unnecessary, and questioned whether the existence of a funding contract is even relevant in litigation. The hearing ended with the committee continuing to discuss possible revisions and enforcement options, but no vote or final action was taken in the transcript.

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• with the results of climate change.
• Climate change and global warming are real. Just look outside.
• Under previous federal administrations, we saw significant changes.
• You know, I made a change today, and Mr.
• I never would have normally done that, and I'm trying to change.

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• And three, oversight of regulatory And three, oversight of regulatory action<00:03:46.480> on
• need to change the cartridges? need to change the cartridges?
• We attribute this improvement to changes We attribute this improvement to changes in<00:30:31.360>
• They changed the name 2 years ago.
• They changed the name 2 years ago.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• , you know, technology is changing?
• that you know our vehicles are changing that you know our vehicles are changing you<01:04:56.240
• So the standard is not being changed.
• We've made changes.
• <01:40:16.000> it<01:40:16.239> for change it for change it for um um um let<01:40:20.080

Bills: HF4253, HF4257, HF3236, HF4264, HF4149, HF4019

Keywords: boat storage structures, public waters, natural resources, rule amendments, watercraft canopy, PFAS, environmental regulation, manufacturers, public health, product safety, groundwater, water appropriation, water-use permit, water permit, aquifer test, aquifer, well construction, groundwater permit, Department of Natural Resources, DNR

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• <00:43:22.319> framework but we need a clear regulatory framework but we need a clear regulatory
• Offering a high-speed electric device as defined in HB 2021 must comply with all applicable regulatory
• <01:53:13.199> exists have that part and the regulatory exists have that part and the regulatory
• life changed in a simple<02:49:22.880> but<02:49:23.200> powerful<02:49:23.680> way
• , requiring Hawaii to climate change, requiring Hawaii to reach<02:49:54.319> zero<02:49:54.720

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard HB 2021, a transportation measure creating a framework for electric bicycle and micromobility regulation. The bill would define electric bicycle and electric micromobility device, set age and helmet rules, restrict class 3 e-bikes from sidewalks, allow limited sidewalk use for class 1 and 2 bikes, prohibit high-speed electric devices and certain nonconforming devices in specified locations, update county tax definitions, and change related terminology. Testimony was largely supportive from DOT, police, Honolulu officials, Hawaii Bicycling League, AAA Hawaii, the Hawaii State Teachers Association, and several individuals, while DCCA’s Insurance Division asked for clarity on whether insurance would be required. Committee discussion focused on safety, enforcement, and the fact that no insurance market currently exists for these e-bike classes; members also discussed the need to target bad actors rather than ordinary riders. The chair then proposed and the committee adopted amendments to HB 2021, including clarifying that road-legal, permitted, classified electric bicycles are not subject to insurance requirements at this time; allowing properly classified electric bicycles on sidewalks at 10 mph or less subject to county restrictions; barring high-speed electric devices and other nonconforming devices from public roadways; authorizing impoundment of non-road-legal or improperly registered devices; and requiring direct parental supervision for riders under 16 on class 2 or 3 e-bikes. The committee also made technical and effective-date changes. The recommendation to pass HB 2021 with amendments was adopted unanimously by the members present. The committee next took up HB 1641, a related transportation bill addressing high-speed electric devices. The chair explained that the measure would prohibit the sale, lease, rental, distribution, possession, or operation of high-speed electric devices and establish penalties, but the committee’s version would narrow the focus to devices covered by HB 2021. The amended bill would prohibit offering high-speed electric devices for lease or rent, require sellers to comply with the new regulatory framework, ban operation on bicycle lanes, highways, roadways, and streets, and set a civil penalty of $250 to $1,000 per violation. After no further questions, the committee voted to pass HB 1641 with amendments, and the recommendation was adopted. The meeting then moved to HB 1709, which would transfer regulation of the Hawaii Water Carrier Act from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation and make conforming changes with an appropriation. DOT testified in support, while the PUC and DCCA’s Consumer Advocacy Division raised concerns about preserving consumer protections and the complexity of moving the regulatory framework. Young Brothers supported the bill and said the current system is outdated, but the discussion remained ongoing; the transcript cuts off before any final action on HB 1709 is shown.

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• It changes to, the changes to power point application and certification fees are obscenely being made
• One thing that is not going to change.
• Members, AB 470 will change telecommunication in California, and it would change it for the better.
• Both change, Castillo, AB 103. Change from no to not voting.
• Vote change, Castillo, AB- 132, change from aye to not voting.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We say we want employers to compete in a changing economy.
• We say we want employers to compete in a changing economy.
• The changes made in this bill.
• We would change current to previous so that would change current to previous so that it is no longer
• What my amendment would do is not drastically change the bill.

Keywords: 981, all

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• You may be asking, how would a titling change actually effectively lower rates and help homeowners?
• The Eaton Fire changed Altadena forever. Nineteen people lost their lives.
• That change is expected to result in nearly half of the rebuilding properties including an ADU, creating
• I think there are much bigger laws that could really change the character of communities that have burned
• We have to know: are there changes in the numbers?

Summary: The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee heard several housing-related bills. SB 996 by Senator Padilla would let manufactured homeowners opt to title their homes as real property, with supporters saying this would improve access to conventional mortgages, consumer protections, and lower-cost financing. SB 866 by Senator Blakespear would require cities and counties to include homelessness-related information in their annual housing element reports, with supporters saying the bill would improve transparency, regional coordination, and accountability around homelessness funding and services. The committee also heard SB 1090 by Senator Perez, which would impose a temporary moratorium in Altadena on certain state housing density laws after the Eaton Fire. Supporters, including Supervisor Catherine Barger and many Altadena residents, argued the bill would protect fire survivors from speculative investors and give families time to rebuild and return home. Opponents argued the bill could limit tools that homeowners need to finance rebuilding and could reduce future housing production. After extensive testimony, the committee passed SB 1090 to the Assembly Local Government Committee on a 10-0 vote. SB 1388 by Senator Durazo would create an Affordable Housing Risk Reduction Program to help affordable housing providers reduce insurance costs through technical assistance and risk-mitigation support. Supporters said rising insurance premiums are threatening the viability of affordable housing developments and existing units. The committee also reconsidered and then voted on SB 1092, which was taken up only for reconsideration and final vote; after a split vote, the bill ultimately passed the committee. Final recorded votes showed SB 866 and SB 996 passing unanimously, SB 1388 passing with one no vote and one not voting, and SB 1092 passing 7-5 after reconsideration.

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• Taken separately, these changes changes don't amount to much but taken together as outlined here and
• But I mean, what's changed since then?
• What's changed?
• Rule changes.
• They're God-given rights, which never change, but case law has at very. various times changed and has

Bills: SB 28, SB 687, SJR 34, SCR 9, SB 523, SB 62, SB 847, SB 706, SB 869, SB 890, SB 992

Keywords: lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, SB 687, land surveyor, land surveying, surveying services, construction contract, anti-indemnity, indemnity, hold harmless, defense obligation, standard of care, professional negligence, civil practice and remedies code, local government code, governmental agency, public contracts

Summary: The meeting was a crucial session for discussing several important bills including SB992, which aims to establish a clear time frame for the Attorney General's approval on outside legal counsel for state agencies. Senator Nichols presented the bill, emphasizing its necessity for timely responses to ensure efficient legal processing. Another notable discussion centered around SB523, which seeks to allow parole and probation officers to use a business address on their driver's licenses for safety and security purposes. This bill passed favorably out of the committee, with public testimony supporting the need for such provisions due to the risks these officers face.

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• The change in the climate, which therefore caused her to die.
• And we, from time to time, do some regulatory work.
• cases, the 40 type climate change cases.
• It's related to climate change.
• Just any little bit of it could be related to climate change.

Bills: SB480, HB621, HB637, HB804, HB841, HB1056

Keywords: fishing gear, Oyster Bayou, shrimping, regulation, marine resources, HB621, Act 658, renewable energy, recycling, decommissioning, wind energy, solar power, solar facilities, wind turbines, energy infrastructure, end-of-life disposal, universal waste, recyclable materials, waste reduction, Department of Environmental Quality

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• It's only if you are attributing the damage to actual climate change.
• And we, from time to time, do some regulatory work.
• cases, the 40-type climate change cases.
• It's related to climate change.
• Just any little bit of it could be related to climate change.

Bills: SB480, HB621, HB637, HB804, HB841, HB1056

Keywords: fishing gear, Oyster Bayou, shrimping, regulation, marine resources, HB621, Act 658, renewable energy, recycling, decommissioning, wind energy, solar power, solar facilities, wind turbines, energy infrastructure, end-of-life disposal, universal waste, recyclable materials, waste reduction, Department of Environmental Quality

Summary: The Senate Committee on Natural Resources met on May 14 and approved the April 29 minutes. The committee first heard HB 1056, which authorizes transfer of certain state property in Natchitoches Parish tied to a former school building now considered dilapidated and a nuisance; it was reported favorably. HB 841, described as a landman code of conduct bill and expropriation-related measure, was voluntarily deferred so the sponsor could work on additional changes over the interim. The committee then took up HB 804, the Louisiana Energy Protection Act, which would bar future lawsuits seeking climate-change damages against fossil fuel companies and other entities. Supporters said it would prevent speculative climate litigation while preserving legitimate claims for permit violations and other existing statutory causes of action. Opponents from coastal litigation and the Sierra Club argued the bill was drafted too broadly and could affect legacy cases, property rights, and regulatory enforcement; the committee adopted Amendment 3875 to grandfather existing filed cases and make the bill effective upon gubernatorial signature, then reported the bill favorably as amended. HB 621, requiring recycling of decommissioned renewable energy infrastructure and updating the state’s waste framework for modern energy components, was reported favorably. HB 637, which revises oil field site restoration fees and lowers rates for marginal, stripper, low-pressure, and incapable wells, was also reported favorably. Finally, SB 480, as amended, allowed boats to anchor in Oyster Bayou so long as they are not within an oyster lease and someone remains on board; the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably before adjourning.

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• And when you think in that way, your perspective does change.
• <00:13:47.800> oversight maintaining regulatory oversight maintaining regulatory oversight
• <00:18:21.039> here you look at what's being uh changed here you look at what's being uh changed
• MRO is an independent, objective regulatory agency based right here in St.
• <00:59:06.280> when gone that technology is changing when gone that technology is changing

Keywords: 1183, house

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• There's been proposals to change it for... been 10%. Okay.
• matching the federal change.
• Well, because H.R. 1 caused the change.
• We change the tax laws. In 2026, you get your forms.
• For any changes. What was that? For any changes. For any changes.

Bills: SB1042, SB1043, SB1044, SB1135, SB1136, SB1142, SB1180, SB1221, SB1252, SB1254, SCR1003

Keywords: public funds, virtual currency, bitcoin, investment, Arizona Strategic Digital Asset Reserve Act, state treasurer, retirement system, state payments, cryptocurrency, Arizona law, payment methods, government transactions, property tax, tax exemption, Arizona Revised Statutes, digital currency, workers' compensation, death benefits, burial costs, spousal compensation

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• We have to change the permission.
• <01:47:45.119> to law without any substantial change to law without any substantial change
• This has got to change.
• This has got to change.
• This has got to change. And I years ago. This has got to change.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• NEEDS OF DEVELOPMENT IN FLORIDA IT IS A DAUNTING TASK SO WE ARE OFFERING UP A FEW THINGS WE'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• WETLANDS MITIGATION THOUGH I APPRECIATE THERE MAY BE CHANGES COMING DOWN THE ROAD.
• ONE OF THE THINGS THAT HAPPENED WITH THAT IS WE'VE CHANGED THE BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES.
• CONCERN OF SOME OF THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES AS WELL LOOKING FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU ON THOSE CHANGES
• CLOSE ON THE BILL. >> THIS BILL WILL GO A LONG WAY TO HELPING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS EASE SOME OF THE REGULATORY

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I mean, we're working as a regulatory body.
• And this bill doesn't change anything of that process except for one thing? What does it change?
• That's not changing anything. Right.
• Our daughter, changing the conversation.
• They pretty much told her that he should just change schools.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• He connected with people not just on a personal level, but in a way that inspired action and change.
• And let me remind you of something else: in November, the American people voted for change.
• <02:38:51.000> overreach<02:38:51.880> American<02:38:52.359> workers regulatory
• overreach American workers regulatory overreach American workers and<02:38:53.040> businesses
• <07:40:16.360> it States so something has to change it States so something has to change it

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I thought our relationship changes up. No, no. All good friends.
• He then said, if I change it for you, I have to change it for everyone. I said, no, you don't.
• change, the 1% tracks that.
• It changes the violation from criminal to civil.
• Your vote will change people's futures. Good evening.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 712, which would expand California’s smog-check exemption for classic vehicles by adding model years 1976 through 1986 in phases, with a sunset in 2032. The author and supporters, including lowrider advocates and the Specialty Equipment Market Association, argued the bill would preserve car culture, support a small class of rarely driven collector vehicles, and reduce burdens on owners who struggle to find equipment for older smog tests. Opponents, including air district officials, the American Lung Association, and other environmental groups, warned the bill would weaken an important emissions-control program and increase pollution. After discussion, the committee adopted the motion to do pass as amended to Appropriations on a roll call vote of 10-0, with the roll held open for additional votes. The committee then heard SB 800, which requires Caltrans, working with local governments, to assess mitigation measures for suicide prevention on locally owned overpasses crossing state highways. The bill was presented as a response to recent tragedies in Rancho Cucamonga and was supported by local officials, health organizations, and suicide-prevention advocates, who said the measure would help identify high-risk locations and lead to life-saving interventions. There was no registered opposition. The committee members expressed support, and SB 800 was passed to Appropriations on a unanimous roll call vote, with the roll held open. Next, the committee considered SB 30, which would prohibit California public entities from selling, donating, or transferring decommissioned diesel locomotives and railroad equipment with Tier 1 or older engines unless the engine is removed, while allowing Tier 2 and newer transfers under certain conditions. The author and supporters framed the bill as a climate and public-health measure to prevent older, dirtier locomotives from continuing to pollute elsewhere, while transit agencies opposed it, arguing it could limit useful transfers of equipment that still supports passenger service and could be better handled through case-by-case air-quality review. After debate, the committee voted 6-4 to pass SB 30 as amended to Appropriations, with the roll held open for later additions. The committee also heard SB 791, which replaces the flat dealer document processing charge cap with a 1% fee capped at $350, along with new disclosure requirements. Dealers and industry groups supported the bill as a way to recover costs and improve transparency, while consumer advocates opposed it as an unjustified increase that would burden buyers. The committee approved SB 791 on a 8-? roll call vote and held the roll open. The meeting then moved on to SB 34, a port-air-quality bill presented by Senator Richardson, but the transcript ends during testimony and debate on that measure.