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• The whole point is if you have a franchise agreement and you are currently able to close, many of you
• If you already have the ability to be closed on your sincerely held religious holidays, it allows you
• , many of you are currently able to close, many of you have<00:03:18.480> read<00:03:18.640>
• If you already have the ability to be<00:03:35.440> closed<00:03:35.920> on<00:03:36.239
• be closed on your sincerely held religious<00:03:38.720> uh<00:03:38.959> holidays,<00

Bills: SB138, SB166, SB117

Keywords: franchise, franchisor, franchisee, religious freedom, religious accommodation, sincerely held belief, Sunday closing, Sabbath, day of worship, contract law, commercial contracts, renewal, amendment, brand standards, small business, business hours, civil penalties, injunctive relief, attorney fees, Alabama

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• First question that usually comes up: does this bill force franchisors to close business on Sundays or
• willingly be closed two days a week. willingly be closed two days a week.
• u there was an agreement to either close u there was an agreement to either close or<00:10:37.040
• > open<00:10:38.160> or<00:10:38.399> close<00:10:38.720> on<00:10:38.880
• <00:10:39.839> I or open or close on a certain day. I or open or close on a certain day.

Bills: HB418, SB138, SB215, HB418, SB138, SB215

Keywords: financial services, banking, insurance, debanking, social credit score, ESG, environmental, social, and governance, diversity, equity, and inclusion, DEI, religious freedom, free speech, viewpoint discrimination, political discrimination, firearms, gun industry, ammunition, fossil fuels, oil and gas, mining, timber

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• Cocking, I know that you worked really closely with Representative Tab Key last session on some of the
• Cocking, I know that you worked really closely with Representative Tab Key last session on some of the
• With that, we are close to the end of the committee time, and there have been a lot of these issues that
• the<01:44:21.080> end<01:44:21.360> of<01:44:21.800> the with that we are close
• to the end of the with that we are close to the end of the committee<01:44:22.360> time<01:44

Bills: HF1865, HF2014, HF2028

Keywords: mortgage, qualified mortgage, QM, points and fees, conventional loan, consumer lending, home loan, residential real estate, lender fees, service charge, finance charge, closing costs, Minnesota Statutes 47.20, housing finance, borrower protections, cooperative apartment loan, contract for deed, real estate lending, foreclosure, notice requirements

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• closing comments, Representative Any closing comments, Representative Reem?
• Closing comments, Chair. Yeah, just to close. Uh I won't be supporting this.
• Closing comments, Chair. Yeah, just to close. Uh I won't be supporting this.
• Closing comments, Chair. Yeah, just to close. Uh I won't be supporting this.
• Closing comments, Chair. Yeah, just to close. Uh I won't be supporting this.

Bills: HF4062, HF4063, HF4065, HF3926, HF4216, HF3176, HF3728, HF3988, HF3865

Keywords: vehicle registration, title transfer, rental vehicles, state regulations, motor vehicle laws, school buses, USDOT number, first aid kits, transportation safety, vehicle regulations, transit safety, assault penalties, public transportation, criminal justice, transit workers, transportation, railroad, safety, economic development, public roads

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• This bill closes the loophole that allows...
• And with that, I close. Thank you, Chairman Tepper.
• partial funding at closing as needed during construction.
• I too can answer any questions, and I reserve my right to close.
• And with that, I close. Thank you, Vice Chair Plesa.

Bills: HB1453, HB1718, HB2043, HB2207, HB2798

Keywords: local governments, anticipation notes, certificates of obligation, public works, flood control, financial management, local government, municipal financing, private activity bonds, closing definition, real estate finance, bond issuance, government regulation, bond election, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, political subdivision, city bonds, county bonds, school district bonds

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• Please, please stay very close by because as soon as Representative Nash gets here, we'll hear that bill
• ,<00:58:39.400> please<00:58:39.760> stay<00:58:39.960> very<00:58:40.280> close
• <00:58:40.600> by Please, please stay very close by Please, please stay very close by because

Bills: HF4145, HF4009, HF4304, SF2511, HF4090, HF357, HF901

Keywords: alcohol consumption, nursing homes, assisted living, resident activities, Minnesota Statutes, seasonal liquor licenses, resorts, intoxicating liquor, county board, Brainerd, Northern Pacific Center, event center, liquor license, on-sale license, alcohol sales, special law, local option, Minnesota liquor law, chapter 340A, Sunday sales

Bills: HB205, HB226, HB234

Keywords: sales tax, use tax, exemption, tax conformity, tangible personal property, Alabama Department of Revenue, retail tax, consumer use tax, nonresident, religious publications, church magazines, Bible class materials, Sunday school materials, tax administration, indirect tax, state revenue, HB226, homestead exemption, ad valorem tax, property tax

Bills: HB55, HB608, HB997, HB1035, HB1045, HB1048, HB1049, HB1057, HB1131, HB1177, HB1201

Keywords: juror confidentiality, public records, criminal procedure, privacy, court disclosure, intercollegiate athletics, confidentiality, revenue sharing, student athletes, official journal, public notices, government transparency, local government, municipal website, school board notices, parish council, police jury, special districts, levee district, drainage district

Transcript Highlights:

• I know we're close to adjournment time.
• Um but this, close to adjournment time.
• I know we're close to time.
• I know we're close to time.
• you like any closing remarks? you like any closing remarks?

Bills: SF1750, HF704, HF3479

Keywords: common interest community, CIC, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, planned community, cooperative, unit owner, association board, declarant, declarant control, special declarant rights, assessment lien, foreclosure, late fees, fines, attorney fees, resale disclosure, annual report, maintenance plan

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• In closing, we are committed to thoroughly studying all facets of NIL, and we trust our... ...facets

Bills: SB311, SB322, SB304, SB313, SB315, SB316, HB489, SB90

Keywords: electric transmission, public highways, permit processing, economic growth, infrastructure, rural development, condemnation actions, state regulations, community development district, CDD, annexation, municipal annexation, wet municipality, dry county, wet county, Sunday alcohol sales, ABC Board, alcohol licensing, on-premises consumption, golf course

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• Those were a little dilatory, and I'm glad to receive them, but you know, the ark door has got to close
• The ark door has got to close. So, you know, I keep getting peppered with more and more and more.
• As of today, the ark door is closed. So, just don't send me more letters. We got to...
• Um, we did not, we're 99.9% sure, I'm as close to 100% as I can be, that none of our student data was

Bills: HB315, HB152, HB205, SB184, SB209, HB309, SB280, SB267

Keywords: sales tax, local exemption, Consumer Price Index, tax holiday, clothing tax exemption, school supplies, sales tax exemption, baby supplies, baby formula, maternity clothing, menstrual hygiene products, use tax, exemption, tax conformity, tangible personal property, Alabama Department of Revenue, retail tax, consumer use tax, nonresident, religious publications

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• Could you pull that microphone close to you? Yes, I will.
• In finance, I can close anywhere I choose.
• When I get to the attorney's office for the closing.
• at the closing with me?"
• Why are we closing?

Bills: HB1342, HB2889, HB3002, HB3254, HB4820, HJR40, HJR40

Keywords: private activity bonds, housing, residential rental projects, low-income, affordable housing, bond measures, funding equality, political subdivisions, public communications, election fairness, debt collection, consumer rights, disclosures, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, settlement agreements, State Board of Education, group benefits program, health insurance, state employees, dependents eligibility

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• And with that, I close. Thank you. Thank you, ma'am. Good job.
• I would humbly request the opportunity to close.
• Bhojani to close. I request a favorable consideration on this bill, and I close. Thank you, sir.
• If not, I'll close. Members, any questions?
• Thank you, Chairman, and we will close. Thank you.

Bills: HB2139, HB2253, HB3632, HB4171, HB4309, HB4508, SB760, SB1470

Keywords: voting access, polling place, disability, caretaker provisions, ballot delivery, election code, HB 2253, Texas Election Code, bond election, bond issuance, local government, election cancellation, disaster declaration, natural disaster, emergency election, county election officer, polling place notice, open meeting, election workers, voter safety

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• Chairman, I'm happy to answer any questions and reserve my right to close.
• Seeing none, the chair recognizes Chair Shaheen to close. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I close.
• I request the right to close. The chair recognizes Ms. Swanson. Have county chairmen...
• Right to close and go to public testimony. The chair calls Kathy Hagler representing herself.
• If not, the Chair recognizes Chair Bucy to close on the Bill. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Bills: HB2139, HB2253, HB3632, HB4171, HB4309, HB4508, SB760, SB1470

Keywords: voting access, polling place, disability, caretaker provisions, ballot delivery, election code, HB 2253, Texas Election Code, bond election, bond issuance, local government, election cancellation, disaster declaration, natural disaster, emergency election, county election officer, polling place notice, open meeting, election workers, voter safety

Transcript Highlights:

• Their choice to close on Sundays, with no local limitations for that option, reflects the standards that
• Tell people, Chick-fil-A chooses to close on Sunday, but can you buy a Chick-fil-A sandwich at Taco Bell
• Hernandez to close on the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I close.
• Hernandez to close. Thank you Mr. Speaker, I close.
• I close.

Bills: HB679, HB1764, HB1788, HB2186, HB2204, HB2418, HB2885, HB2983, HB2996, HB3250, HB3352, HB3756, HB3816, HB3913, HB3928, HB4077

Keywords: environment, regulation, land use, public health, community development, alcohol, Sunday sales, local option election, Texas, business hours, alcohol sales, liquor, off-premise consumption, alcoholic beverages, CPA, Certified Public Accountant, licensing, accountancy, state regulation, continuing education

Transcript Highlights:

• Would you care to close, Senator Hall? The vote will now occur on House Bill 4426.
• Seeing no other debate, and Senator Daniels, would you care to close debate? Thank you, Mr.
• I'll wait till the door closes where you have.
• In the debate, I care to close. Debate, sure.
• Would you care to close debate? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Bills: HB3044, HB3465, HB3625, HB3704, HB3759, HB3920, HB3972, HB4191, HB4311, HB4426

Keywords: veterans, tax refund, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, capital improvement, donations, Oklahoma Emission Reduction, incentive, taxation, environment, revenue, investment, school funds, treasurer, education funding, financial policy, income tax, scholarship, tax credit, Oklahoma Tax Commission, school funding

Bills: HCR74, HCR95, HB705, HB1048, SCR23, SCR31, SCR38, SB49, SB233, SB307, SB326, SB387, SB401, SB435, SB495

Keywords: trade commission, international relations, Louisiana, United Kingdom, economic exchange, cultural exchange, infrastructure investment, sales tax, exemptions, credits, rebates, uniformity, legislative rules, fiscal report, contempt, legislature, disorderly conduct, bribery, arrest, legislative privilege

Transcript Highlights:

• I mean, 140 is pretty close to market. So is the anticipation? >> Yeah.
• cover [clears throat and snorts] closing cover [clears throat and snorts] closing costs<00:53:48.400
• <00:54:02.720> costs<00:54:02.960> to 100% because they allow closing costs to 100%
• <02:00:40.239> Um, seen it happen close to my district.
• Um, seen it happen close to my district.

Bills: HB1604, HB1713, HB1722, HB2270, HB2401, HB2515, HB1979, HB1593, HB1743, HB2122, HB1756, HB1837, HB1729

Keywords: agriculture, housing, workforce, land use, zoning, public-private partnerships, tax credit, school impact fees, impact fee exemption, school facilities authority, residential development, housing shortage, affordable housing, infill housing, land dedication, fee in lieu, school construction, developer exactions, fair share contributions, education contribution agreement

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1604, which would create an agricultural workforce housing group within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to address shortages of farmworker housing. The department said it supported the bill’s intent but emphasized that the group’s early work should focus on gathering data and surveying farm operators to assess actual demand, to avoid “mission creep.” Testimony from the City and County of Honolulu Office of Economic Revitalization, Hawaii Farmers Union, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Housing Hawaii’s Future, and the Maui Chamber of Commerce was in support, with one witness suggesting a housing advocacy nonprofit be added to the working group for balance. The committee then discussed HB 1713 on school impact fees, which would clarify exemptions for certain affordable housing projects and exempt new residential developments of fewer than 100 units. The Attorney General’s office said the bill should define “low to moderate income households” because that term is not defined in chapter 302A. HHFDC, the School Facilities Authority, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, and others supported the measure, arguing it would reduce administrative burden and remove barriers to housing. Members questioned whether the bill should instead repeal the school impact fee entirely; supporters said they also favored full repeal but viewed this bill as a more feasible step. The School Facilities Authority also explained that about $28 million in school impact fees had been collected across four districts and none had yet been spent, and discussed how recent nexus requirements limit how the funds can be used. HB 1722, relating to residential condominiums, drew extensive testimony and questioning. HCDA supported the bill and explained that it amends the 99-year leasehold pilot program created by Act 97 of 2023 by reducing owner-occupancy restrictions from 100% of units to 60%, allowing some rental or subleasing flexibility for the owner-occupied units, and permitting up to 40% of units to be sold to qualified residents after being on the market for more than 60 days. HCDA said the original restrictions, combined with rising construction costs, higher interest rates, and competition from nearby projects, made the pilot project difficult to market and finance; it said the changes are needed to make the project feasible and competitive. Supporters including AP Hawaii, Kila LLC, and project representatives said the amendments would help make the demonstration project in Kakaʻako viable. Some members raised concerns that the changes could weaken long-term affordability and questioned why certain ownership language was being deleted if rentals would still be restricted. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• With no other testimony, we'll close public testimony on Senate Bill 14.
• And it closes a loophole left open by House Bill 1605 With that, I yield for questions.
• Hearing none, public testimony is closed. Thanks Bill.
• With no further public testimony on Senate Bill 762, public testimony will close. close and Senate Bill
• I hate going to Walmart and having all the lanes closed and me having to...

Bills: SB451, SB762, SB1490, SB1262, SB1459, SB1750, SB1962, SB2252, SB2253, SB2365

Keywords: instructional materials, public schools, Education Code, adoption, rejected materials, local funds, open educational resources, Texas Education Code, school districts, open enrollment charter schools, funding restrictions, environmental regulation, business compliance, local authority, economic development, state preemption, local control, open education resources, SB 762, Texas public schools

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• Karen a Spradlin get close Karen a I really mess that up. Go ahead. What?
• Hearing none, public Testimony is now closed.
• Hearing none, public testimony is closed. Thanks Bill.
• With no further public testimony on Senate Bill 762, public testimony will close. close and Senate Bill
• If not, public testimony is now closed.

Bills: SB451, SB762, SB1490, SB1262, SB1459, SB1750, SB1962, SB2252, SB2253, SB2365

Keywords: instructional materials, public schools, Education Code, adoption, rejected materials, local funds, open educational resources, Texas Education Code, school districts, open enrollment charter schools, funding restrictions, environmental regulation, business compliance, local authority, economic development, state preemption, local control, open education resources, SB 762, Texas public schools