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• And also from a more, I would say, kind of national and maybe allied nations perspective, we're early
• We think it's the right thing to do for the nation, the state of North Dakota, et cetera.
• I mean, that's, if there's not a bigger police power, The supply of electricity in the United States,
• And so that is another section of the Century Code that addresses endowments and trusts.
• That portion of the Century Code also has language in it regarding the Prudent Investor Rule.

Bills: SB2339

Keywords: wildfire mitigation, utility liability, strict liability, electric utility, public service commission, PSC, rural electric cooperative, municipal utility, transmission provider, vegetation management, power lines, reclosers, electrical safety, wildfire prevention, grid reliability, public safety, first responders, ANSI A300, National Electrical Safety Code, community outreach

Summary: The Energy and Natural Resources Committee continued work on House Bill 1459, which concerns rare earth and critical mineral recovery from North Dakota lignite coal. Testimony from UND researcher Dan Ludo and industry representative David Straely focused on the urgency of developing the process quickly, the technical differences between extracting minerals from coal versus ash, and the potential value of elements such as terbium, dysprosium, gallium, germanium, and synthetic graphite. Straely argued the bill is constitutional, limited to minerals within the coal seam, and needed to avoid years of quiet title litigation and provide certainty for development and compensation to royalty owners. Committee members raised questions about landowner rights, compensation levels, possible amendments from the Department of Trust Lands, and whether the bill should be modified to address constitutional concerns or sunset provisions. No final action was taken on HB 1459; the chair said parties could work on language until Monday before the committee revisits it. The committee then returned to House Bill 1579, a high-load study bill with a possible energy infrastructure investment amendment. Jody Smith of the Retirement and Investment Office presented updated language adding guardrails for in-state infrastructure investing, including requiring approved projects to be underwritten and managed by a qualified investment manager or financial institution and to follow the Legacy Fund investment policy. Members discussed whether the amendment had been shared with the House sponsor and noted that the related bill 1330 was still pending, so HB 1579 was being held for the time being. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 1566, which had an amendment from the Agriculture Commissioner’s office. The committee adopted the amendment 7-0, then passed a due-pass motion on the amended bill and referred it to Appropriations, also by a 7-0 vote. Members discussed the bill’s fiscal impact, including an estimated $580,000 for two FTEs over two years, and clarified that the study component remains in the bill. Senator Gerhardt was assigned to carry the measure.

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• The Texas Occupations Code currently has a rigid rule requiring code enforcement training to work under
• a fully registered officer. officer, which delays zoning, safety, and sanitation enforcement in smaller
• It allows swift, affordable code enforcement amid Texas' booming population.

Bills: SB1346, SB1376, SB2075, SB2167, SB2864

Keywords: lottery, prohibited sales, winning tickets, sales agents, license revocation, code enforcement, training requirements, supervision, registered officer, occupations code, advisory boards, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, public members, occupational regulations, professional standards, massage therapy, licensing, human trafficking, regulation, Occupations Code

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• Gleason graduated from the prestigious FBI National Academy of Quantico, Virginia.
• power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electrical
• Code.
• OK, and which is currently now in the tax code.
• It is in the tax code. But your bill would simply. take it out of the tax code.

Bills: HJR1, HJR2, HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392, HB195, HB 13, HB143, HB135, HJR1, HJR2, HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392

Keywords: constitutional amendment, property tax, ad valorem tax, tax exemption, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, equipment exemption, machinery, local government finance, school district revenue, county taxes, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, tax relief, commercial property, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer

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• the safety in that.
• Section 1, section 9-12-125, code of Alabama 1960 9-12-125, code of Alabama 1960 9-12-125, code of Alabama
• It's a national requirement. So if you're national requirement. So if you're national requirement.
• I appeal the national accreditation. I appeal the national accreditation.
• I mean, this is not just about coding. I mean, this is not just about coding.

Bills: HJR 4, HJR 6, HB 195, HB 13, HB 143, HB 135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax

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• , One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
• They found greater safety across the Rio Grande in Mexico.
• in the nation.
• power line serving a well site of certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electric
• Code.

Bills: HJR4, HJR6, HB195, HB 13, HB143, HB135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax

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• Well site of certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electric Code.
• That's the Railroad Commission, to conduct inspections under both the National Electric Code and PUC
• Our Texas Administrative Code references the National Electric Code and that code gives a lot of definition
• So we're the National Electric Safety Code, which is what the utilities operate under, that kind of expands
• Do we think that's part of the national regulations or national standards of a safe electric utility

Bills: SB410, SB795, SB2510, SB728, SB2689, HB143, HB143

Keywords: Gulf Coast Protection District, navigation safety, special districts, state governance, Texas legislation, Gulf Coast, flood protection, storm risk management, coastal restoration, natural resources, prescribed burns, self-insurance, fire management, liability protection, rural land management, beverage container recycling, deposit return system, container deposit, bottle bill, recycling refund

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• Electrical Code for better conformity, and clarify the scope of an exemption from electrical licensing
• for electrical utilities.
• Electrical Code for better conformity, and clarify the scope of an exemption from electrical licensing
• for electrical utilities.
• licensing for electrical utilities. licensing for electrical utilities.

Bills: HF1007, HF1152, HF1671, HF2258

Keywords: tourism, World Junior Hockey Championships, funding, economic impact, sports events, Minnesota, economic development, livability, marketing, partnerships, labor and industry, electrical licensing, electrical inspection, continuing education, online course approval, Internet continuing education, power limited technician, maintenance electrician, master electrician, technology circuits

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• On 43, the addition that I would have to your bill is you reference the National Electrical Code, which
• side, the National Electric Code is not exactly something they've been trained on. on before they came
• Electric Safety Code. of municipal utility distribution systems has traditionally been through local
• Electric Code here a lot today, that's a national.
• safety standards, and that would include the National Electric Safety Code.

Bills: HB 13, HB143, HB144, HB145, HB366, HB470, HB805, HB912, HB13, HB143, HB144, HB145

Keywords: emergency communication, infrastructure, first responders, grant program, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, local governments, HB 143, Texas Railroad Commission, Public Utility Commission of Texas, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas, well site, surface facility, electrical power line, National Electrical Code, NEC, electrical safety, utility disconnect, service disconnection

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• It's about the election code. Again, this bill is solely within the election code.
• This has to do with El Paso Electric, and this bill is related to non-ERCOT areas.
• And you referenced national trends. I'm from the North Texas area.
• Safety is actually going to hurt public safety.
• We have a responsibility to our members. and our staff and their safety.

Bills: HB 13, HB143, HB144, HB145, HB366, HB470, HB805, HB912, HB13, HB143, HB144, HB145

Keywords: emergency communication, infrastructure, first responders, grant program, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, local governments, HB 143, Texas Railroad Commission, Public Utility Commission of Texas, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas, well site, surface facility, electrical power line, National Electrical Code, NEC, electrical safety, utility disconnect, service disconnection

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• Property Code subsection 209.2004 requires POAs to...
• current electricity demand.
• And the concerns about safety...
• on electricity.
• It increases the safety and security of our homes.

Bills: SB383, SB1012, SB1181, SB1705, SB2075, SB2221, SB2586, SB2864, SB2994

Keywords: SB 383, ERCOT, Texas Utilities Code, interconnection, wind power facility, offshore wind, coastal wind, nearshore wind, Gulf of America, Texas coast, three marine leagues, electric grid, transmission line, distribution facility, renewable energy, battery storage, energy storage, grid access, power grid, electric service

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• So Section 143 of the Local Government Code...
• , no electricity involved at that stage.
• Then it lists a section of the code.
• current electricity demand, an incredible resource.
• Another reason we have energy efficiency is when you use less electricity, you spend less money on electricity

Bills: SB383, SB1012, SB1181, SB1705, SB2075, SB2221, SB2586, SB2864, SB2994

Keywords: SB 383, ERCOT, Texas Utilities Code, interconnection, wind power facility, offshore wind, coastal wind, nearshore wind, Gulf of America, Texas coast, three marine leagues, electric grid, transmission line, distribution facility, renewable energy, battery storage, energy storage, grid access, power grid, electric service

Summary: The committee took up a long list of pending bills before moving to several bills on the day’s posting. It reported favorably SB 438, SB 512, SB 647, SB 648, SB 715, SB 758, SB 1964, SB 2121, SB 2145, SB 2167, SB 2330, SB 2349, SB 2443, SB 2629, SB 2702, SB 1495, and SB 2268, with several of those adopted from committee substitutes. Some measures were sent to the local and uncontested calendar, while others were reported to the full Senate. Votes on the pending-business bills were generally strong, though SB 715 and SB 2330 drew recorded opposition; SB 647 and SB 648 had one member present not voting because of confusion over the deed-related bills. A major discussion centered on SB 715, which would establish a reliability standard and penalties/incentives for generation resources. Senator Sparks said the committee substitute would avoid unfairly penalizing existing dispatchable generation, allow wind and solar to qualify through storage or backup power, give the PUC flexibility to set standards and phase in the program, and exempt switchable units. Critics raised concerns that it could raise consumer costs and destabilize the market, while supporters argued it would improve reliability. The committee substitute was adopted and the bill was reported out 6-4. The committee also heard testimony on SB 2330, dealing with payroll deduction for association dues, where the author said the bill would end state involvement in dues collection except for first responders covered by meet-and-confer agreements. Members questioned why teachers and other employees were treated differently, and the bill was reported out 6-5. Other notable bills included SB 2864 on building-integrated photovoltaics, SB 1012 on sale of surplus state property, SB 2221 on fraudulent UCC filings, SB 1705 regulating cryptocurrency kiosks with licensing, transaction limits, fee caps, and a 72-hour hold, SB 1181 on combative sports licensing, SB 2586 on HOA transparency, SB 2075 as a TDLR cleanup bill, and SB 383 restricting offshore wind interconnection based on impacts to shipping, wildlife, and coastal interests. Several of these were left pending after testimony, with SB 1705 drawing both law enforcement support and industry concerns over the fee caps and limits.

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• alignment with existing practices and ensuring clarity and consistency in the administration. of electric
• the submission of boiler certificate inspection reports, which delays the notification of potential safety
• Labor Code and Occupation Code further complicates enforcement.
• One code defines a license holder as a person who is licensed while the other defines it as a person
• SB 1254 addresses these issues by making the definition of a license holder consistent across codes,

Bills: HB2450, SB378, SB764, SB917, SB1254, SB1255

Keywords: elevator inspection, building safety, construction standards, health and safety code, regulatory requirements, SB 378, Texas Occupations Code, barbering, cosmetology, barber, cosmetologist, licensing, professional licensing, unauthorized practice, medical procedures, skin incision, dermis, injections, devices, consumer safety

Bills: HB471, HB798, HB947, HB1140, HB1186, HB1195, HB1222

Keywords: surveillance, price discrimination, consumer protection, automated decision systems, data privacy, broadband, cable service, price increase, notification, digital assets, abandonment, custodian, escheatment, blockchain, cryptocurrency, unclaimed property, state treasurer, telecommunications, spoofing, call authentication

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• And with that being said, we have several states across the nation that have already went To this route
• Montana, Indiana, North Dakota, Utah, and just recently, North Carolina has went to a weight-based tax code
• Mike has attended numerous training programs through FEMA's Emergency Management Institute and the National
• I've known Mike forever around the fight world and also in public safety and he's a personal friend.
• Committee members, House Bill 3673 updates current law to allow electrical journeymen and contractors

Bills: HB2933, HB3041, HB3048, HB3081, HB3297, HB3338, HB3673, HB3790, HB3983, HB4105, HB4139, HB4203, HJR1023

Keywords: insurance regulation, homeowner claims, premium discounts, catastrophe mitigation, civil penalties, credit card transactions, payment methods, service charge, consumer rights, financial regulation, insurance, nonadmitted insurers, surplus lines, Oklahoma, fire extinguisher, licensing, public safety, age qualification, State Fire Marshal, towing services

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• Neuromodulators have a well-established safety record when administered by trained professionals.
• If you can't, the need for adequate oversight is equally important and impactful for patient safety and
• These indications are FDA approved, and there are clinical studies vouching for their use and safety
• This bill has a bipartisan step toward promoting informed use and improving patient safety.
• This is a cleanup bill to remedy issues with Senate Bill 2173, which passed into health and safety code

Bills: SB1117, SB1373, SB672, SB1986, SB1098, SB626, SB1784, SB2480, SB2487, SB437, SB660

Keywords: dentistry, botulinum toxin, aesthetic treatments, dental regulation, training, medical staff privileges, hospital administration, healthcare regulation, Texas Health and Safety Code, consistency in privileges, SB 672, Texas hospital emergency operations plan, hospital diversion, emergency department, cyberattack, cyber security, power outage, electrical outage, patient diversion, hospital preparedness

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• SB1373 amends the Health and Safety Code to require hospitals to base privileging decisions on clinical
• Safety first on their patients.
• For over 25 years, we've advocated for safety in this state, including patient safety.
• The current penalty structure outlined in the Health and Safety Code only accounts for factors such as
• To ensure no unnecessary shutdowns occur, Senate Bill 437 would amend the Health and Safety Code, Section

Bills: SB1117, SB1373, SB672, SB1986, SB1098, SB626, SB1784, SB2480, SB2487, SB437, SB660

Keywords: dentistry, botulinum toxin, aesthetic treatments, dental regulation, training, medical staff privileges, hospital administration, healthcare regulation, Texas Health and Safety Code, consistency in privileges, SB 672, Texas hospital emergency operations plan, hospital diversion, emergency department, cyberattack, cyber security, power outage, electrical outage, patient diversion, hospital preparedness

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• Representative Simpson on the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• the evaluation that the auditors found, based on that, we brought this to the attention of the Electrical
• Our number one concern in our office is patient safety.
• Patient safety comes... ...address.
• Patient safety comes first with us; that's what we are led to do. I do appreciate it.

Bills: HB159, HB110, HB114, HB115, HB116, HB123, HB125

Keywords: U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission, public facilities, space exploration, education programs, bond issuance, Governor involvement, HB110, sunset bill, Alabama Sunset Law, State Board of Medical Examiners, Medical Licensure Commission, medical licensing, physician regulation, healthcare regulation, professional licensing, ethics law, state ethics code, public servants, board members

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• Good morning everyone, and welcome to the Veterans and Military Affairs Public Safety meeting.
• Currently, the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services operates a nationally recognized brain injury
• So Alabama actually has one of the best brain injury programs in the nation.
• The third recommendation does relate back to our goal of improving lethal means safety.

Bills: SB241, HB304, HB295, HB361

Keywords: criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, crime management, Alabama law, impoundment, driver licenses, vehicle redemption, local identification cards, HB295, Alabama National Guard, military punishment, non-judicial punishment, Article 15, court-martial, special court-martial, disciplinary measures, commanding officer, Adjutant General, Governor

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• It is a strategic imperative for Texas and the nation.
• , the nuclear electricity.
• produce clean electricity for up to 80 years or more.
• I don't know, maybe you've heard of an electric eel.
• Uh, paying their electric bills.

Bills: HB 14, HB 106, HB 146, HB 267, HB 274, HB 1127, HB 1359, HB 1393, HB 1584, HB 1640, HB 1710, HB 2152, HCR 101, HJR 8, HR 51

Keywords: nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund

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• Penal Code 4324, 1973. So this is serious to change the penal code. in my view.
• As the model penal code. code was adopted across the country, courts were wrestling with the definitions
• passed in 1970. 1973 with Texas' adoption of the model penal code.
• And we found direct connections to World Economic Forum and the United Nations.
• This would be... a great help for the consumers, electric consumers of Texas.

Bills: HB14, HB 106, HB146, HB267, HB274, HB 1127, HB1359, HB1393, HB1584, HB1640, HB1710, HB2152, HCR101, HJR8, HR51

Keywords: nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund