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• bill.
• The chair lays out House Bill 2608 and recognizes Representative Zwiener to explain the bill.
• The unexpected water bills.
• Support this bill or not support this bill, and I respect that.
• You can get bill credits.

Bills: HB 29, HB 685, HB 1633, HB 1689, HB 1690, HB 1918, HB 2010, HB 2500, HB 2608, HB 2626

Keywords: water audit, water loss, water loss mitigation plan, municipally owned utility, municipal utility, water conservation, Texas Water Development Board, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water leakage, leak detection, billing data accuracy, utility validation, water audit validation, water scarcity, water management, infrastructure, public utility, conservation plan, administrative penalty

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• That's House Bill 2626.
• The chair lays out House Bill 29 and recognizes Representative Gerdes to explain the bill.
• Chair lays out House Bill 1633.
• P Williams, who has been with this bill since 2017. With Mr. Ellis, who's seen this bill.
• The chair lays out House Bill 1689. The 88th legislature passed House Bill 3059.

Bills: HB29, HB685, HB1633, HB1689, HB1690, HB1918, HB2010, HB2500, HB2608, HB2626, HB29

Keywords: water audit, water loss, water loss mitigation plan, municipally owned utility, municipal utility, water conservation, Texas Water Development Board, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water leakage, leak detection, billing data accuracy, utility validation, water audit validation, water scarcity, water management, infrastructure, public utility, conservation plan, administrative penalty

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• The chair lays out House Bill 685. Montgomery to explain the bill. Thank you, Mr.
• If there's no objection, the bill will be left pending. There's none, and the bill is left pending.
• The Chair lays out House Bill 1918 and recognizes Representative Wally to explain the bill.
• This bill or not support this bill, and I respect that. Thank you.
• The bill would be left pending. The chair hears none, and the bill is left pending.

Bills: HB29, HB685, HB1633, HB1689, HB1690, HB1918, HB2010, HB2500, HB2608, HB2626, HB29

Keywords: water audit, water loss, water loss mitigation plan, municipally owned utility, municipal utility, water conservation, Texas Water Development Board, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water leakage, leak detection, billing data accuracy, utility validation, water audit validation, water scarcity, water management, infrastructure, public utility, conservation plan, administrative penalty

Bills: HB 35, HB 138, HB 754, HB 1314, HB 1612, HB 2254, HB 2510, HB 2789, HB 3560, HB 3597, HB 4224, HB 4273, HB 4643, HB 4783

Keywords: peer support, first responders, mental health, confidentiality, emergency services, health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, healthcare, price estimates, billing requirements, consumer protection, nonemergency services, assisted living, licensing, criminal offense, personal assistance

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• Thank you, Chairman and committee, for hearing this bill. This is a kid influencer bill.
• The next bill will be... The next bill will be House Bill 2501. Mr.
• Way's bill, House Bill 2279. Mr.
• Chairman and members, House Bill 2690 requires DES to cross-check a UI claim against specified data sets
• Okay, we're going to go to my bill, House Bill 2310. Oh, great. Oh, great. Mr.

Bills: HB2010, HB2192, HB2199, HB2279, HB2310, HB2459, HB2501, HB2555, HB2690, HB2693

Keywords: digital goods, advertising, ownership, license, consumer protection, refund policies, streaming services, minors, content creators, online platforms, compensation, trust accounts, child protection, video content, privacy, employment, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, landlord tenant laws, tenant rights

Summary: The committee heard and acted on several bills. HB 2192, a child influencer bill, would require compensation for minors featured in monetized content to be placed in trust, allow takedown requests for content as minors become adults, and create remedies for sexualized depictions of minors. The sponsor and Google described it as a modern Coogan-trust style protection; some members raised concerns about the age-13 and age-18 provisions, but the bill received a do pass recommendation on a 9-0 vote with two present. HB 2501, an agency bill, conformed Arizona’s definition of appraisal management company to federal law and passed unanimously. HB 2693, which revises bona fide association rules to allow statewide chambers or business leagues to operate self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements, drew support from the Chamber and small-business advocates but opposition from a coalition citing possible federal preemption; it passed as amended on an 8-1 vote. HB 2010, the digital goods disclosure bill, required clearer notice that online “purchases” may be licenses, prorated refunds if access changes, and removed some penalty language in amendment; supporters said it would reduce consumer confusion, while retailers argued federal law already covers the issue. It passed as amended 11-0. The committee also approved HB 2279, which limits liability for Grand Canyon river outfitters for inherent risks of rafting while preserving claims for gross negligence or intentional acts, despite constitutional objections from opponents; it passed 7-4. HB 2690, which tightens unemployment insurance eligibility by adding work-search and fraud cross-check requirements, was opposed by advocates who said it would add red tape and burden eligible claimants, but it passed 7-4. HB 2310, clarifying that qualified marketplace contractor agreements may be terminated unilaterally by the contractor, passed 10-0. HB 2555, requiring retail businesses to accept cash for purchases of $100 or less and banning cash fees, passed as amended 9-1 after debate over consumer access and business flexibility. Finally, HB 2199, which expands required education for RV park managers and shifts some enforcement duties to the Department of Housing, passed as amended 7-0 with three present. The committee then considered HB 2459, which would let mobile home park landlords recover actual utility charges and add an administrative fee for submetering; supporters said it would address overcharges and improve transparency, while opponents warned it could increase costs and confusion. The transcript cuts off before the final action on HB 2459.

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• The first bill on the agenda, as I mentioned a few minutes ago, is House Bill 283 and House Bill 95.
• We will now take up House Bill 283. We will now take House Bill 282.
• That’s all there was; it did not change the bill at all. I make a motion to... ...the bill at all.
• Not the bill, but the amendments? Then we will debate the amendments. Then we will debate the bill.
• I would think it doesn't change the content of the bill.

Bills: HB282, HB283, HB95

Keywords: government contracting, state agencies, local agencies, procurement, marketing contracts, advertising contracts, media monitoring, fact-checking, news ratings, bias ratings, misinformation, journalistic standards, news accuracy, vendor certification, contractor certification, public relations, media analytics, government procurement, Alabama, data privacy

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• The bill covers that, and we thank you for your time. Thank you for bringing the bill.
• This bill helps make sure that the data used to set title insurance rates is current and accurate.
• So, I think this is a good bill to really set some hard dates. What we also need is better data.
• There's no reason why we shouldn't have more current data. That's what this bill attempts to do.
• So it's important that that data is... timely and accurate, as timely as is possible, and so this bill

Bills: HB1464, HB1635, HB2516, HB3317, HB3502, HB4012, HB4268, HB4386, HB4877, SB916

Keywords: prescription drugs, drug pricing, pharmacy benefits, health insurance, health benefit plan, insurer, HMO, self-insured employer, public employer, school district, county, municipality, university system, higher education, retirees, dependent coverage, stop-loss coverage, bulk purchasing, group purchasing, purchasing pool

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• So that was House Bill 1919 and House Bill 1763.
• But if I have he's on the bill for the bill or against the bill on the bill, sir, you're on the bill.
• Bill 732.
• And if you're on the bill, for the bill, or against the bill.
• Senate Bill 916 and Senate Bill 1122, 1122, there are 20.

Bills: SB502, SB513, SB622, SB670, SB731, SB732, SB916, SB961, SB1122

Keywords: SB 502, Texas peace officers, Health and Human Services Commission, HHSC Office of Inspector General, OIG investigators, law enforcement classification, Schedule C, state employee benefits, injury benefits, peace officer status, commissioned officers, state auditor classification, Government Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, human services, health and human services, law enforcement compensation, public employee benefits, Texas state law enforcement, child welfare

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• Is a CBC region, but I'm here today on behalf of Senate Bill 513 to say that the bill proposes a pilot
• The chair lays out this bill as a matter of pending. Business: Senate Bill 916.
• Senate Bill 916.
• In addition to Senate Bill 1122, this is a bill applying mandates to the health plans that are supposed
• Testimony on Senate Bill 1122, and we will leave this bill pending.

Bills: SB502, SB513, SB622, SB670, SB731, SB732, SB916, SB961, SB1122

Keywords: SB 502, Texas peace officers, Health and Human Services Commission, HHSC Office of Inspector General, OIG investigators, law enforcement classification, Schedule C, state employee benefits, injury benefits, peace officer status, commissioned officers, state auditor classification, Government Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, human services, health and human services, law enforcement compensation, public employee benefits, Texas state law enforcement, child welfare

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• The chair lays out Senate Bill 513 and calls um.
• bill pending.
• We will leave this bill.
• In this bill. No, not originally.
• I guess I'm on the bill.

Bills: SB 502, SB 513, SB 622, SB 670, SB 731, SB 732, SB 916, SB 961, SB 1122

Keywords: SB 502, Texas peace officers, Health and Human Services Commission, HHSC Office of Inspector General, OIG investigators, law enforcement classification, Schedule C, state employee benefits, injury benefits, peace officer status, commissioned officers, state auditor classification, Government Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, human services, health and human services, law enforcement compensation, public employee benefits, Texas state law enforcement, child welfare

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• This bill would...
• They send me a bill for $1,000. That's balance billing. This will prohibit balance billing.
• will be required to submit data as set out in the bill to the Alabama Department of Public Health.
• two bill, but the EMS service bill was two bill, but the EMS service bill was two grand.<00:25
• <00:25:54.000> to submit data as set out in the bill to submit data as set out in the bill

Bills: SB294, HB296, HB300, SB269

Keywords: public officers, bonding, risk management, notification, delinquency, consumer protection, rental home, marketplace guarantees, insurance, commissioner of insurance, healthcare, breast cancer screening, insurance coverage, deductible, copayment, emergency medical services, ambulance reimbursement, health care insurers, balance billing, provider networks

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• is not introduced bill.
• like a great bill.
• like a great bill.
• House Bill 478. House Bill 478.
• You need to work the bill. Uh, it's a, you know, it's a work-the-bill issue.

Bills: SB279, HB478, SB279, HB478

Keywords: Alabama State House, Montgomery, Legislative Council, demolition, state capitol, state capitol building, historic preservation, state property, inventory removal, fixtures, furnishings, reuse, recycling, upcycling, surplus property, public assets, legislative chambers, desk sale, chair sale, state auditor

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• Representative Baker has a bill. House File 845 is a bill of net energy metering provisions.
• Baker, your bill is amended. If you want to begin your presentation on your bill, I do.
• This bill, again, is an important bill to get this right by my amendment. bill to be in yes I do Mr chair
• Representative Baker, again, this bill is a big bill to handle.
• <01:47:43.920> is Nays the bill is passed and the bill is Nays the bill is passed and the

Bills: HF845

Keywords: net metering, distributed generation, solar energy, rooftop solar, renewable energy, utility rates, electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, public utilities, Public Utilities Commission, net billing, bill credits, cost of service study, standby charge, qualifying facility, energy policy, clean energy, customer generation, interconnection, Minnesota Statutes 216B.164

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• The Chair recognizes the bill author on House Bill 4224.
• the bill.
• I'm just curious because we've been collecting data on billed charges versus agreed-upon amounts.
• Our opioid response plan in Dallas is based on good data, and we are in full support of this bill that
• House Bill 2254 would allow for EPOs and PPOs to enter into these value based cap data contracts with

Bills: HB35, HB138, HB754, HB1314, HB1612, HB2254, HB2510, HB2789, HB3560, HB3597, HB4224, HB4273, HB4643, HB4783, HB138

Keywords: peer support, first responders, mental health, confidentiality, emergency services, health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, human trafficking, trafficking prevention, medical assistant training, health care facilities, hospital compliance, clinic compliance, anti-retaliation, whistleblower protection, employee reporting

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• Uh, balance billing.
• An EMS provider may Uh, balance billing.
• Balance billing is a benefit plan.
• >> Balance billing is gone. >> Balance billing is gone.
• . bill. bill.

Bills: SB9, HB400, SB9, HB400

Keywords: Alabama Athletic Commission, Attorney General, criminal penalties, unarmed combat, regulation, boxing, mixed martial arts, civil fines, dental insurance, benefit rollover, healthcare, insurance policy, annual maximum, smoking ban, vaping, public health, indoor air quality, clean air, ambulance services, health insurance

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• Representative West, would you like to move your bill? I would love to move my bill.
• Another aspect that I came across while exploring writing this bill was in regards to data retention
• Another aspect that I came across while exploring writing this bill was in regards to data retention
• Another aspect that I came across while exploring writing this bill was in regards to data retention
• data and that data has to request the data and that data would<00:48:44.800> be<00:48:44.960><

Bills: HF1169, HF1916

Keywords: child protection, child welfare, paperwork reduction, social services information system, SSIS, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, foster care, children in placement, county social services, Tribal governments, private child placing agencies, case management, administrative burden, information technology, human services, welfare administration, Minnesota tribes, child care assistance, CCAP, program integrity

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• First bill on the agenda is... First bill on the agenda is SB 1018. Staff, please explain the bill.
• And the reason why I asked for this bill to be submitted is because I did observe the logic and accuracy
• Next bill on the list will be Senate Bill 1825. Madam Vice Chair, please move the bill.
• The bill outlines procedures for chain of custody of removable storage data devices and finally outlines
• Just a reminder, we allow three against the bill and three for the bill.

Bills: SB1018, SB1037, SB1568, SB1687, SB1825, SCR1001

Keywords: foreign law, Sharia law, cultural practices, women's rights, marriage laws, domestic violence, honor killings, Arizona legislation, elections, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security, internet connectivity, offline voting, chain of custody, polling place equipment, counting center, central counting center, election management system, EMS gateway

Summary: The committee first considered SB 1018, which would expand Arizona’s foreign law statute to expressly include Sharia law and certain foreign religious or cultural laws or customs that condone practices such as honor killings or other conduct violating criminal law. The sponsor said the bill was meant to strengthen enforcement against foreign, private, or religious adjudications that violate constitutional rights, while opponents, including the ACLU, argued it was unconstitutional, singled out Islam, and was part of a broader anti-Muslim effort. After extended debate, the committee approved SB 1018 on a 4-3 vote. The committee then heard SB 1568, requiring election systems and software clocks to be set to accurate time and verified during logic and accuracy, compatibility, and security testing. Supporters said accurate timekeeping is important for chain of custody and election integrity; county representatives opposed the bill as impractical because some equipment is not connected to the internet, batteries can drain, and different time zones in Arizona complicate compliance. The bill passed 4-3. Next, SB 1687 proposed moving primary elections to the Tuesday before Memorial Day, adjusting nomination paper filing windows, and changing the date used to calculate required petition signatures. A Marquez amendment dealing with Clean Elections timing and funding was offered but defeated. The sponsor said the bill would reduce extreme heat burdens and improve participation; county officials were neutral but noted timing changes would require broader cleanup. The committee then approved SB 1687 on a 4-3 vote. The committee also considered SB 1825, which changes how precinct committeeman vacancies are filled by giving legislative district chairs or county chairs authority depending on the situation and requiring action within 30 days. Supporters said it would streamline a slow, opaque process and improve local control; opponents warned it could concentrate power and be abused. An amendment limiting the bill to counties over 500,000 people was adopted, and the bill passed 4-1 with one present and one absent. Finally, the committee revisited SB 1037, which imposes security requirements on voting and tabulating equipment, including no internet connectivity, user logins, chain-of-custody controls, and continuous video recording at counting centers. An amendment broadened the bill to cover election management systems and tightened the no-connectivity and no-port provisions. The sponsor and amendment proponent argued the bill was needed to prevent indirect internet access and strengthen election security. The transcript cuts off before the final vote on SB 1037.

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• HB280 is not a public health bill; it is a corporate protection bill.
• This is a sub bill. You've all been informed. This is a sub bill.
• I've read the bill, and I like the bill. I like it in its current form.
• House Bill 42. Absolutely.
• Um, House Bill 42, a body bill that was passed out of the House last year.

Bills: SB210, SB225, HB280, HB287, HB94, HB88, SB157, HB7, HB8, HB42

Keywords: hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, blood tests, DUI, law enforcement, traffic offenses, chemical analysis, public nuisance, event liability, local government, community health, legal action, transparency, reporting, public safety, regulation, accountability

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• The database, the substance of the data in the database is not considered in this bill.
• We are not opposed to the spirit of this bill. We understand the relevance of data.
• I fully support the use of data. I guess my point is. So you're good with the bill, then? No.
• Community, from the patient community, so you're, you know, if, if the data right now through the bill
• The bill is to give us more data so it's more helpful to us, right?

Bills: HB138, HB335, HB388, HB138

Keywords: health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, education, funding, classroom resources, teacher support, student outcomes, health benefits, provider dentists, payment reimbursement, insurance code, noncontracting, dental care, reimbursement, health benefit plans, noncontracting providers

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• But you're neutral on the bill? We are neutral on the bill. Okay, we'll see about that.
• to have that data. Again, we heard this morning, which I agree, it's about data.
• informed decision based on the available data, they can inform the legislature. that the data is not
• bills, as Rep.
• So it mentions the bill.

Bills: HB138, HB335, HB388, HB138

Keywords: health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, education, funding, classroom resources, teacher support, student outcomes, health benefits, provider dentists, payment reimbursement, insurance code, noncontracting, dental care, reimbursement, health benefit plans, noncontracting providers