Transcript Highlights:

• Closing primaries is not exclusion, it's protection.
• </c><00:13:52.480><c> primary</c> Republican Party closed primary Republican Party closed primary resolution
• <c> exclusion,</c><00:14:59.040><c> it's</c> Closing primaries is not exclusion, it's Closing primaries
• </c> for a favorable report on this closed for a favorable report on this closed primary<00:19:54.080
• Closed primaries don't actually do anything. primary voters say that support support primary voters say

Bills: HB541, HB541

Keywords: PFAS, drinking water, public health, environmental management, liability, primary elections, party registration, party affiliation, open primary, closed primary, runoff election, crossover voting, voter registration, Secretary of State, absentee ballot, polling place signage, election integrity, political party, Democrat, Republican

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• </c> concept here is to close the primaries. concept here is to close the primaries.
• The closed open primary elections.
• Closed primaries stop this by gaming.
• ask</c><00:51:54.079><c> that</c> vote for closed primaries and I ask that vote for closed primaries
• </c> closing our primaries. Thank you. closing our primaries. Thank you.

Bills: HB541, SB194, HB541, SB194

Keywords: PFAS, drinking water, public health, environmental management, liability, agriculture authority, eminent domain, property rights, tax exemption, agriculture center, primary elections, party registration, party affiliation, open primary, closed primary, runoff election, crossover voting, voter registration, Secretary of State, absentee ballot

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• the primaries.
• HB 541, on closing the primaries.
• primary.
• your primaries?"
• This bill relates to closing the primaries in our state, and if you have a party, then I think it's incumbent

Bills: SB237, HB541, SB237, HB541

Keywords: hemp, hemp beverages, psychoactive cannabinoids, psychoactive hemp products, delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, delta-10 THC, cannabidiol, CBD, intoxicating hemp, hemp-derived THC, cannabis regulation, marijuana alternatives, alcoholic beverage control, ABC Board, licensing, permit, excise tax, age verification, under 21

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• But that was my concern when the closed primary came before us.
• But that was my concern when the closed primary came before us.
• committee races, and for those five closed party primaries that were recently closed.
• No, no, no, that's always been a closed party primary. That's always been closed.
• In any closed party primary.

Bills: HB398, HB906, HB1201, SB41, SB47, SB106, SB210, SB218, SB220, SB248, SB289, SB397

Keywords: travel expenses, reimbursement, state officials, US General Services Administration, disaster management, nominating petitions, unaffiliated voters, party primaries, political participation, elections, public meeting minutes, transparency, government accountability, publication deadlines, open meetings, boards and commissions, public records, contact information, email addresses, phone numbers

Transcript Highlights:

• Piner, asked about the primary runoff. Do you know what that date would be?
• Qualifying has to end at 5:00 P.M. on the Friday that is 116 days before the primary.
• If the primary is on the fourth Tuesday, qualifying would probably... ...qualifying would probably open
• So that day, the requested primary runoff day would not be impacted.
• Was the primary last May, wasn't it the... ...the primary last May, wasn't it?

Bills: HB258, HB308, HB258, HB308

Keywords: primary election, election calendar, off-presidential year, May primary, second Tuesday in May, fourth Tuesday in May, runoff primary, special primary, presidential primary, election administration, candidate filing, ballot access, political parties, county election officials, state election law, Alabama elections, elections, voter registration, publishing requirements, cost-saving

Bills: SB 2188, SB 2230, SB 1763, SB 879, SB 1147

Keywords: education, funding, state budget, public schools, school choice, geothermal energy, environmental regulation, Railroad Commission of Texas, closed-loop systems, energy production, regulatory exemption, mining, interstate compact, Texas, natural resources, state withdrawal

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh primaries on non-presidential years. Uh primaries on non-presidential years.
• was going to cost because the primary was going to cost because the primary date was following the day
• and shut down. therefore getting closed and shut down. therefore getting closed and shut down.
• It's just making it in close same thing. It's just making it in close same thing.
• And I also want to say I've been a close friend of want to say I've been a close friend of want to say

Bills: HB258, HB324, HB333, SB270, HB258, HB324, HB333, SB270

Keywords: primary election, election calendar, off-presidential year, May primary, second Tuesday in May, fourth Tuesday in May, runoff primary, special primary, presidential primary, election administration, candidate filing, ballot access, political parties, county election officials, state election law, Alabama elections, sheriffs, term of office, Alabama law, local government

Transcript Highlights:

• With that, I'll close. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• </c> &gt;&gt; And I'll close. &gt;&gt; And I'll close.
• </c> With that, I'll close. Thank you, Mr. With that, I'll close. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• And on a personal note, and I'll close with this, I'm so proud.
• </c> And on a personal note, and I'll close And on a personal note, and I'll close with<00:15:07.360>

Bills: HB1

Keywords: HB1, Alabama, elections, primary election, special primary, runoff, congressional districts, redistricting, reapportionment, district boundaries, federal court, injunction, judgment, Governor proclamation, nominee certification, party nominee, general election 2026, election calendar, voting rights, congressional race

Transcript Highlights:

• That opportunity is now closed.
• </c><00:18:33.640><c> to</c> you can't change districts too close to you can't change districts too close
• In my closing, this is draw it for you. In my closing, this is a<00:22:19.240><c> slap.
• </c> mental health patients while we close mental health patients while we close three<00:25:45.000><
• </c> IN THE OPEN AND NOT BEHIND closed doors. IN THE OPEN AND NOT BEHIND closed doors.

Bills: HB1

Keywords: HB1, Alabama, elections, primary election, special primary, runoff, congressional districts, redistricting, reapportionment, district boundaries, federal court, injunction, judgment, Governor proclamation, nominee certification, party nominee, general election 2026, election calendar, voting rights, congressional race

Transcript Highlights:

• And Mobile was close the path of danger.
• And I'mma close with this.
• AND I'MMA CLOSE WITH THIS. us. AND I'MMA CLOSE WITH THIS.
• same deadline as if the primary was same deadline as if the primary was held. held. held.
• Primary elections are the election.

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

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> To begin setting contingency primary To begin setting contingency primary election<00:18:14.400>
• </c><00:18:59.240><c> is</c> Never mind that the current primary is Never mind that the current primary
• Listen closely. Edmund Pettus Bridge is about 50 miles from here.
• Listen<00:32:25.440><c> closely.
• Edmund Pettus Bridge is Listen closely.

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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• c> preventive care as well as primary preventive care as well as primary ongoing<00:56:35.559><c> management
• Primary Care ultimately saves the Primary Care ultimately saves the overall<00:56:54.200><c> health</
• Seeing none, public testimony is closed. Questions from members?
• </c> 105 see none public testimony is closed 105 see none public testimony is closed questions<01:14:
• </c><01:19:28.560><c> is</c> and over like of doors could close is and over like of doors could close

Bills: HF1005

Keywords: health insurance, medical assistance, behavioral health, reimbursement rates, primary care services, physician fee schedule, managed care, residential services, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• It would probably close the local restaurant and the gas station there, without that number of people
• of Marcel would would happen to close their<00:23:52.880><c> doors</c><00:23:53.240><c> cuz</c><00:23
• </c> to the community it would probably close to the community it would probably close the<00:24:02.919
• So in closing, I respectfully request that you pass this bill.
• </c><01:26:03.440><c> I</c> related construction so in closing I related construction so in closing I

Bills: HF1124, HF1457, HF1803

Keywords: school calendar, education, school year, Labor Day, state law, school construction, landfill, dump site, closed landfill, contaminated site, pollution control agency, school siting, public school, charter school, environmental health, student safety, brownfield, solid waste, waste disposal site, site contamination

Bills: SF0110, SF0096

Keywords: property tax, residential real estate, tax assessment, primary residence, tax revenue, tobacco, excise tax, wholesalers, remote retail sales, nicotine products, youth prevention, regulation, licensing, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• From a treasurer's perspective, this bill does two primary things.
• year if the primary residence is sold year if the primary residence is sold and<01:01:40.799><c> another
• </c><01:04:16.079><c> tax</c> that is your now your primary tax that is your now your primary tax residence
• </c> residence, primary residence to live in. residence, primary residence to live in.
• Your to close public comment committee.

Bills: SF0110, SF0044, SF0046

Keywords: property tax, residential real estate, tax assessment, primary residence, tax revenue, gambling, lotteries, raffles, social relationships, charitable gaming, gaming, liquor establishments, skill based amusement games, regulations, age restrictions, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I’m CEO of the New Mexico Primary Care Association.
• There is a national gap in primary care.
• There is a national gap in primary care.
• There is a national gap in primary care.
• I'm CEO of the New Mexico Primary Care Association.

Bills: SB21, SB42, SB81, SB101, SB139

Keywords: SB 21, Medicare supplement, Medigap, open enrollment, guaranteed issue, birthday month enrollment, health insurance, insurance regulation, senior health coverage, elderly, retiree, Medicare beneficiaries, preexisting conditions, underwriting restrictions, premium discrimination, New Mexico insurance law, superintendent of insurance, health care coverage, policy portability, healthcare

Transcript Highlights:

• What this amendment looks to do is say that if groundwater is the primary cooling source for a data center
• , that that facility must use closed loop.

Bills: SB259

Keywords: groundwater, water rights, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, OWRB, water permits, water use reporting, metering, permit enforcement, groundwater waste, well permitting, cease and desist, fines and penalties, permit suspension, data centers, data processing facilities, cooling systems, evaporative cooling, closed-loop cooling, dielectric immersion cooling, animal feeding operations

Summary: The committee met for its final Energy meeting and took up Senate Bill 259, with Chair Newton offering an amendment as a condition for hearing the bill. The amendment focused on water protections for data centers, requiring low-consumptive cooling methods such as closed-loop, dielectric fluid, or air cooling when groundwater is the primary cooling source, and prohibiting traditional open-air evaporative cooling. Newton explained that the bill applies to permitted water users, not domestic household use, and is intended to ensure accurate measurement of high-volume water use such as irrigation and industrial use. Newton said the bill would require metering or another measuring device at a central point for permitted users, would not reduce a user’s allotment if they do not use their full permitted amount, and would allow the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to investigate complaints and assess escalating fines for waste or abuse. He also described a five-year averaging system that would allow users to exceed their annual allotment up to 150% in a single year as long as they remain within their permit over five years, and said the metering requirement would be phased in over time to reduce cost burdens. Members questioned the fiscal impact, whether the Oklahoma Water Resources Board costs would be covered by appropriations or fees, and why mandatory metering was preferable to a voluntary system. Newton responded that the board’s costs would be covered within its fee schedule, and argued that mandatory reporting and metering were needed to ensure compliance and long-term groundwater conservation, citing concerns about aquifer depletion and the importance of protecting water resources for future generations. The committee voted 8-0 to report Senate Bill 259 out with a do pass recommendation. The chair then thanked members and adjourned the meeting, noting it would be the committee’s last meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• Would you care to close? Yes, members of the committee. I appreciate your indulgence on this.
• Would you care to close? Yes, members of the committee. I appreciate your indulgence on this.
• Would you care to close? Just a few things.

Bills: SB1928, SB259

Keywords: groundwater, water rights, waste prevention, conservation, permitting, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, OWRB, water permits, water use reporting, metering, permit enforcement, groundwater waste, well permitting, cease and desist, fines and penalties, permit suspension, data centers, data processing facilities, cooling systems, evaporative cooling

Summary: The committee took up two water-related bills, both on committee substitutes with titles stricken. Senate Bill 259, carried over from the prior year, was described as a shortened version of earlier language that removed some provisions seen as burdensome and eliminated funding for the Water Resources Board. The author said the bill aims to recognize that water extends beyond property lines, add measuring requirements for permitted users, and preserve water for future generations while exempting domestic uses and pasture/livestock taps. After no questions or debate, the committee passed SB 259 by a vote of 7-1. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1928, which creates a voluntary five-year flex allocation program beginning January 1, 2027. The author said the program is intended to help existing permit holders measure and use water more efficiently without requiring new permitting or mandatory metering, and noted the proposal mirrors House language. He also explained that the original 200% annual cap had been reduced to 150% in the committee substitute. The bill passed 10-0. At the close, the chair noted both bills were heard to help develop broader water policy for Oklahoma and encouraged continued cooperation among interested parties. The committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Would you care to close? Yes, members of the committee, I'd appreciate your indulgence on this.

Bills: SB1928, SB259

Keywords: groundwater, water rights, waste prevention, conservation, permitting, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, OWRB, water permits, water use reporting, metering, permit enforcement, groundwater waste, well permitting, cease and desist, fines and penalties, permit suspension, data centers, data processing facilities, cooling systems, evaporative cooling

Transcript Highlights:

• First, I'd like to say that we work very closely with the county treasurers in collecting those sales
• is the final administrative authority with how the taxes are collected, and we work with them very closely
• </c> &gt;&gt; Well, we'll close public testimony. &gt;&gt; Well, we'll close public testimony.
• Well, we'll close public comment once again and, uh, what do you want to do, guys?
• 48.960><c> resident</c> bill also protects primary resident bill also protects primary resident homeowners

Bills: SF0061, SF0098, SF0110

Keywords: sales tax, motor vehicle, family transfer, tax exemption, Wyoming legislation, veteran, property tax exemption, Wyoming National Guard, honorable discharge, tax benefits, surviving spouse, military service, property tax, residential real estate, tax assessment, primary residence, tax revenue, 916, all