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• for Senate Bill 5.
• Next, we have Barry Powell, former state senator.
• I loved Senator...
• Senator Nichols. Senator Nichols: Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Senator Huffman moves that Senate Bill 5 be reported to the Senate with the recommendation that it do

Bills: SB5, SJR3, SB 5, SJR 3

Keywords: dementia, research institute, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, funding, grants, state health initiatives, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, district apportionment, legislative rules

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• Senator Butler. Senator Carnley. Senator Chesteen. Senator Coleman. Senator Figures. Senator Givan.
• Senator Hatcher. Senator Holley. Senator Kelly. Senator Melson. Senator Roberts. Senator Sessions.
• Senator Butler. Senator Carnley. Senator Chesteen. Senator Coleman. Senator Figures.
• Senator Hatcher. Senator Holley. Senator Kelly. Senator Melson. Senator Roberts. Senator Sessions.
• <00:03:13.360> Senator Senator Sessions. Senator Woods. Senator Senator Sessions.

Bills: SB370

Keywords: tax increment districts, manufacturing zone, economic development, tax revenues, state funding, 923, senate, all

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• The Senate will come to order. The following bills and resolutions are on first.
• Senate Bill 3 by Huffman, relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and giving
• Senate Bill 6 by Hughes, relating to abortion, including civil liability for the manufacturing. ...and
• I move that the Senate recess until 4 o'clock PM, Monday, August 11th.
• The Senate stands in recess until 4 PM, Monday, August 11th, pending the reading and referral of bills

Bills: SB8, SB4, SB3, SB6, SB8, SB4

Keywords: education, accountability, public school assessment, state law, transparency, intervention, performance ratings, Texas congressional redistricting, U.S. House districts, congressional map, redistricting, gerrymandering, 2020 Census, census tracts, block groups, voting districts, election law, Texas House of Representatives districts, federal congressional districts, 2026 elections

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• As we stand here today, the remedial state Senate districts ordered in Stone v.
• > county<00:21:46.640> commissions Senate districts and county commissions Senate districts
• an affected State Senate district. an affected State Senate district.
• affected state Senate districts. turn their backs so you could go out the turn their backs so you could
• affected state Senate districts. affected state Senate districts.

Bills: SB1

Keywords: special primary election, redistricting, State Senate districts, federal court ruling, injunction, vacated order, election calendar, 2026 general election, 2026 primary election, runoff election, party nominee, Governor proclamation, Alabama elections, district boundaries, court-ordered redistricting, special election, nomination process, Secretary of State, election law, 923

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• the state Senate that they elected. district in Montgomery?
• and two state Senate districts that will be impacted by this.
• > will state state Senate districts that will state state Senate districts that will be<00:16:
• It only affects two state Senate districts. state in and all the registrars offices state in and all
• with the state Senate only. with the state Senate only.

Bills: SB1

Keywords: special primary election, redistricting, State Senate districts, federal court ruling, injunction, vacated order, election calendar, 2026 general election, 2026 primary election, runoff election, party nominee, Governor proclamation, Alabama elections, district boundaries, court-ordered redistricting, special election, nomination process, Secretary of State, election law, 1136

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• Both are Senate files: Senate File 30, Electronic Voter Registration Revisions, and Senate File 31, Engrossed
• We have two bills on tap: Senate File 30 and Senate File 31 engrossed.
• for Senate File 30. for Senate File 30.
• through when we're over on the Senate through when we're over on the Senate side<00:21:36.400>
• Senate File 31 and engrossed does pass.

Bills: SF0114, SF0102, SF0117

Keywords: elections, Wyoming House of Representatives, state representatives, multi-member districts, county-based districts, party list voting, list voting, proportional representation, Jefferson method, greatest divisors method, ranked choice voting, RCV, primary elections, party conventions, minor parties, major parties, ballot design, apportionment, redistricting, nomination procedures

Bills: SF0114, SF0102, SF0117

Keywords: elections, Wyoming House of Representatives, state representatives, multi-member districts, county-based districts, party list voting, list voting, proportional representation, Jefferson method, greatest divisors method, ranked choice voting, RCV, primary elections, party conventions, minor parties, major parties, ballot design, apportionment, redistricting, nomination procedures

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• Senator Arrington, Senator Ovula, Senator Bernard, Senator Bracey Davis, Senator Grail, Senator Leak,
• Senator Martin, Senator Mayfield, Senator McLean, Senator Smith, Senator Trunow, Senator Wright, Vice
• So we're going to go to tab number two, Senate Bill 214, on special district funding by Senator McLean
• Members, Senate Bill 214 is a targeted rural access bill that puts special districts in rural communities
• Senator Leak? Senator Martin? Senator Mayfield? Senator McLean? Senator Smith? Senator Trunow?

Bills: S0214, S0694, S1266

Keywords: special districts, funding, financial assistance, rural community, state agency, economic development, compensation, wrongful conviction, civil rights, historic injustice, reparation, cybersecurity, internships, workforce development, education, economic growth

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met with a quorum present and considered three bills. First, SB 214 by Senator McLean, a rural access bill for special districts, was amended to allow independent special districts in rural areas to receive certain state and federal financial assistance payments directly for verified work rather than relying on reimbursement. Testimony in support came from representatives of water and sewer entities and the Florida Association of Special Districts. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS/SB 214 favorably. Next, the committee took up CS/SB 1266 by Senator Collada on cybersecurity internships and workforce readiness. The bill was amended to create a cybersecurity experiential learning opportunity and clearance readiness program within the Department of Commerce, working with Cyber Florida at USF. A proposed amendment to the amendment was withdrawn by Senator Bernard. With no opposition noted, the committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS/SB 1266 favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 694 by Senator Bracey Davis, which provides compensation to the descendants of the Groveland Four—Charles Greenlee, Walter Irvin, Samuel Shepard, and Ernest Thomas—for wrongful convictions and related harms. The bill was presented as a justice and redress measure, with supportive testimony from Delatry Hollinger and comments from Senator Smith and the chair praising the effort. The committee reported CS/SB 694 favorably, and then adjourned without further business.

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• What I'm here for is this: Not one district in the state of Louisiana is 100% Republican.
• Not one district in the state of Louisiana is 100% independent, nor is one district in this state 100%
• I told Senator Price in the email that this is convenient because his Senate District, District 2, where
• But if you look at Senator Price's current Senate District, it starts with 5-1, a precinct 5-1, and it
• in Congressional District 6 as proposed in Senator Price's amended bill.

Bills: SB116, SB121, SB130, SB407

Keywords: redistricting, congressional districts, Louisiana, 2020 census, elections, precincts, voting, election, political representation, 2026 precincts, demographics, Louisiana congressional map, U.S. House, election districts, precinct shapefiles, Voting Districts, VTD, 2020 Census, 2026 Precinct Shapefiles, apportionment

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• Senator Clyde Peter? Here. Here. Here. Senator Megas? Here. Here. President Pro Tembero? Here.
• Senator Carter? Here. Senator Faisy? Here. Here. Senator Jenkins? Here. Senator Miller? Here. Here.
• Senator Rees? Senator Womack? Here.
• We will take up Senate Bill... First, I have a question on the water. Senator Carter.
• Senator Carter, I have not, but have you reached out to the Secretary of State before this meeting?

Bills: SB116, SB121, SB130, SB407

Keywords: redistricting, congressional districts, Louisiana, 2020 census, elections, precincts, voting, election, political representation, 2026 precincts, demographics, Louisiana congressional map, U.S. House, election districts, precinct shapefiles, Voting Districts, VTD, 2020 Census, 2026 Precinct Shapefiles, apportionment

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• Chairman and Senator Boner. I see that um they may invest in the state treasurer's funds.
• One of those being over in the Keer Ranger District, which the senator spoke of a little bit.
• conservation districts across the state.
• conservation districts across the state.
• conservation districts across the state.

Bills: HB0078, HB0087, SF0070, SF0068, SF0017, SF0043

Keywords: forest health, grant program, state forester, wildfire prevention, environmental conservation, habitat improvement, water development, feasibility studies, appropriations, water management, rehabilitation, irrigation, public works, agricultural supply, municipal water, funding, maintenance projects, tax assessments, state law, forestry management

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• . >> Senator KGO: here. >> Senator Love: here. >> Senator Mchuan: here. >> Senator Mchuan: here. >> Senator
• Chairman, uh, members of the committee, uh, Senator Hicks, Senate District 11.
• I am with the Senate Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Waters Committee.
• Senator CGO. >> I. >> Senator Love. >> I. >> Senator Mchuan. >> I. >> Senator Pearson. >> I. >> Chairman
• Senator PGO: I. Senator Love: Aye. Senator Mchuan: I. Senator Pearson: Aye. Chairman: I.

Bills: HB0078, HB0087, SF0070, SF0068, SF0017, SF0043

Keywords: forest health, grant program, state forester, wildfire prevention, environmental conservation, habitat improvement, water development, feasibility studies, appropriations, water management, rehabilitation, irrigation, public works, agricultural supply, municipal water, funding, maintenance projects, tax assessments, state law, forestry management

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• Our clients are irrigation districts, water conservancies, the state of Utah and Idaho themselves, and
• He said there are claims on surface water throughout the state, including by many irrigation districts
• the Native American community districts, into the conservation districts at the state level, which is
• the Native American community districts, into the conservation districts at the state level, which is
• I don't think the entire state... ...I don't think the entire state is covered with conservation districts

Bills: HB2024, HB2053, HB2097, HB2116, HB2117

Keywords: water infrastructure finance authority, WIFA, water supply development, snowpack augmentation, cloud seeding, water augmentation, water financing, water infrastructure, Arizona water law, water conservation, groundwater recharge, stormwater recharge, reclamation and reuse, water rights, water supply projects, public-private partnership, long-term water augmentation fund, water provider, desalination, drought mitigation

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• The Senate will come to order. Mr. Doorkeeper. Mr. President, there's a message from the House.
• I am directed by the House to inform the Senate that the House has taken the following action.
• Members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas to the Special Committee
• Pursuant to a previously adopted motion, the Senate stands adjourned until 7 p.m. p.m.

Bills: HB4, HB4, HB4

Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, 1185, senate, all

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• My 47 years of experience in the United States. Thank you, Senator. Thank you, members.
• Senate, if you could state your name, who you're with, and your position on the... Sure, Senator.
• Support tax relief when school districts across our state are facing deficits and are looking for revenue
• I can't thank you enough that the state of Texas and the Senate is... ...concerned about people who are
• On the Senate floor, there was a major problem because you guys directed the appraisal districts through

Bills: SB4, SJR2, SB 4, SJR 2

Keywords: property tax, homestead exemption, school funding, state aid, constitutional amendment, SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval

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• Senator Al Britton. Senator Britton: Here. Senator Carley. Senator Coleman. Senator Carley: Here.
• Senator Coleman: Here. Senator Gudger. Senator Hatcher. Senator Hovi. Senator Kelly.
• Senator Coleman: Here. Senator Hovi. Senator Kelly. Senator Coleman. Senator Madison.
• And so, Senator, to your point, I agree, obviously, as a licensee in multiple states, that we want to
• Senator Al Britton, Senator Cornley, Senator Coleman, Senator Gudger, Senator Hatcher, Senator Hovi,

Bills: SB174, SB180, HB196, HB25, SB193, HB25

Keywords: business taxes, annual reports, Alabama Tax Tribunal, tax appeals, local government, media monitoring, government contracts, state agencies, local agencies, media regulations, transparency, juvenile detention, county management, legal procedures, juvenile justice, county commission, supervision, administration, emergency services, 911

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• Senator Cook? Here. Senator Eckhardt? Here. Senator Hall? Here. Senator Adam Hinojosa? Present.
• Senator Kolkhorst? Here. Senator Menéndez, Senator Middleton, six.
• Senator Cook? Senator- Senator Eckhardt? Yes. Senator Hall? Aye. Senator Adam Hinojosa?
• Senator Klobuchar. Senator. Senator Mendoza. Aye. Senator Middleton.
• Senator Cook. Senator Eckhardt. Senator Hall. Senator Hinojosa? Aye. Senator Kolkhorst.

Bills: HCR75, HCR93, SB644, SCR2, SCR17, HB2703, HCR92, HCR7, HCR126, HB1615, HB1610, HB1620, HCR86, HCR7

Keywords: Hemphill, bass fishing, tourism, state recognition, conservation, recreational activities, Nacogdoches, Garden Capital, public gardens, sustainability, horticultural heritage, hospice, palliative care, awareness day, healthcare, patient care, state regulation, taxation, education, local authority

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• >> Senator Chesteen. >> Senator Coleman-Madison. >> Senator Gavan. >> Senator Roberts. >> Senator Shellnut
• Gavan. >> Senator Roberts. >> Senator Shellnut. >> Senator Stewart. >> Senator Weaver. >> Senator Williams
• . >> Senator Coleman-Madison. >> Senator Gavan. >> Senator Roberts. >> Senator Shellnut. >> Senator Stewart
• . >> Senator Coleman-Madison. >> Senator Gavan. >> Senator Roberts. >> Senator Shellnut. >> Senator Stewart
• >> Senator Williams. >> Senator Williams. >> Senator Studts. >> Senator Studts. >> Senator Studts

Bills: HB128, SB297, HB128, SB297

Keywords: HB128, Alabama Board of Nursing, Sunset Law, sunset review, nursing board, nurse licensure, registered nurse, RN, licensed practical nurse, LPN, advanced practice nursing, certified registered nurse anesthetist, CRNA, consumer member, board appointments, congressional districts, geographic representation, nursing regulation, nursing education programs, licensure compact

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• Both of these bills passed on the House floor yesterday, so this is the companion Senate version.
• Um, SB 370, this has to do with the TIF districts that I discussed yesterday regarding the major 21st

Bills: SB325, SB370

Keywords: AIDT, Alabama Industrial Development Training Institute, Department of Commerce, procurement, competitive bidding, contract review, legislative oversight, economic development, workforce development, Strategic Workforce Plan, state purchasing, state contracts, public procurement, exemption, higher education, universities, community colleges, public hospitals, health care procurement, transportation procurement

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• state including greater Minnesota. state including greater Minnesota.
• in my district for over 120 years. in my district for over 120 years.
• communities in many of our districts. communities in many of our districts.
• the state. Thank you. the state. Thank you.
• was new to the United States. was new to the United States.

Bills: HF1660, HF1824, HF1926, HF1002, HF994, HF1915, HF1336

Keywords: children, youth programming, needs assessment, community engagement, state funding, education, funding, school districts, state budget, rural schools, food support, Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, food shelves, grant funding, Minnesota FoodShare, early childhood, Head Start, education funding, developmental programs, literacy