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TX
Texas 89th Regular
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 24th, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill closes the loophole that allows...
- And with that, I close. Thank you, Chairman Tepper.
- partial funding at closing as needed during construction.
- In Texas, the definition of closing currently requires full payment of the bond.
- And with that, I close. Thank you, Vice Chair Plesa.
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
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Sigley, you are recognized to close. Oh, waive close.
- Senator Sigley, you are recognized to close. I'll waive close.
- Senator Browell, you're recognized to close any amendment. Do you want to close on the amendment?
- Waving close. All in favor of the amendment say yay. All opposed say nay. The amendment is adopted.
- But I think it’s a very good bill that I—” Chair Bradley recognized close. “Thank you, Mr.
Keywords:
heated tobacco products, tobacco regulation, vaping, definition changes, Florida statutes, veterinary medicine, telehealth, veterinary professional associate, animal health, public safety, access to veterinary services
Summary:
The Committee on Regulated Industries met with a quorum and took up two bills. First, it heard SB 754 on heated tobacco products. The bill would statutorily define heated tobacco products and exempt them from the cigarette tax. Senator Davis questioned why the exemption was needed, and Senator Bernard asked about youth access; the sponsor said the bill was limited to taxation and would look into age and regulatory issues. A Florida Retail Federation representative appeared in support. The committee voted the bill favorably, and Senator Bracey Davis later asked to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on tab 1.
The committee then considered SB 796 on veterinary medicine, after adopting a delete-everything amendment. The amended bill would create a Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA) role for individuals with a master’s degree in veterinary clinical care to perform delegated tasks under a licensed veterinarian’s responsible supervision. It also would extend the time period for telehealth prescriptions for flea and tick products from one month to six months and for other medications from 14 days to 30 days. Senator Boyd raised liability concerns, and the sponsor said existing statute already places liability on the supervising veterinarian.
The Florida Veterinary Medical Association testified against the bill, arguing Florida should expand and better utilize existing veterinary technicians rather than create a new mid-level role, and warning about federal prescribing restrictions and animal safety. Supporters, including the Animal Legal Defense Fund and Dr. Wayne Jensen, argued the bill would expand access to care, reduce costs, and provide a well-trained supervised workforce. Several senators said the bill balanced access and safety, and the committee reported SB 796 favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Subcommittee on Personnel, Public Retirement, and Finance (1-28-26)
Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords:
0:20 Rollcall
2:28 Definition of Legacy system and demands of modern workplaces
10:48 Discussion of funding and planned expenditures
22:26 Contingency funding
23:16 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Personnel, Public Retirement, and Finance heard a presentation from the Commonwealth Office of Technology on legacy IT modernization funds and how they are used to address outdated, unsupported, or unsustainable systems. David Carter and Carrie Welch explained the state’s definition of a legacy system under KRS 7A.180, emphasizing not only vendor support issues but also changing business needs, regulatory compliance, and the loss of institutional knowledge for older systems. They described the office’s review process for determining whether a project qualifies, including assessing business risk, comparing options such as upgrades, replacements, shared solutions across agencies, or commercial products, and then matching the project to available funding.
The presenters said COT reports twice a year to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue on progress with legacy modernization projects. They reported 30 projects funded to date, with 18 completed, and said remaining projects are still moving forward while agencies continue to identify modernization needs. They highlighted examples of completed work, including modernized security cameras, replacement of unsupported systems, migration of documents to the Commonwealth Enterprise Content Management Platform, restoration of vendor support, a digital policy acknowledgement portal, replacement of the State Police dispatch system, and digitization of paper records for faster retrieval and better disaster resilience.
Members asked for more detail on how the $10 million request would be allocated, including system-by-system spending, the split between software, hardware, vendor contracts, and staff time, and how the office determines when a system needs replacement. COT said it did not have a system-by-system or cost-category breakdown at the hearing but could provide one later, and explained that the funds are intended for development and first-time acquisition costs rather than ongoing maintenance. They also said the $5 million annual request was based on prior years’ experience and that agencies often contribute some funding themselves, so the program could still operate if appropriated less than the full amount. The committee then approved the minutes and adjourned.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.558, to provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or Apr 30th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- That tool is the IHRA definition and its contemporary examples.
- Even Kenneth Stern, who drafted the bill's definition, opposes codifying the definition of anti-Semitism
- The author of this definition has testified publicly that he never intended for the definition that ended
- Maintain the definition but drop the examples.
- I'll support the bill if we get rid of the 11 definitions.
Keywords:
civil rights, higher education, discrimination, complaints, awareness campaign, antisemitism, education, Civil Rights Act, IHRA definition, federal enforcement, Jewish community, anti-discrimination laws, Anti-Semitism Awareness Act, Protecting Students on Campus Act, First Amendment, Senator Tim Scott, free speech, college campuses, legislation, Trump administration
Summary:
The committee meeting primarily focused on reviewing two significant bills: S558, the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2025, and S163, the Protecting Students on Campus Act. Senator Tim Scott introduced S558, emphasizing its importance in combatting anti-Jewish violence and harassment, and providing the Department of Education with necessary tools to investigate incidents of anti-Semitism on college campuses. The bill sparked a vigorous debate among members who expressed concerns over potential implications for free speech, particularly regarding its definitions of anti-Semitism, and whether it would infringe upon First Amendment rights.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Jan 28th, 2026
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- 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>
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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 - If you already have the ability to be<00:03:35.440>
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
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Conventional loans are defined under chapter 47 of the Minnesota banking law, with a different definition
- answer to the question that definitive answer to the question that you<00:38:20.960>
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- Cocking, I know that you worked really closely with Representative Tab Key last session on some of the
- to the end of the with that we are close to the end of the committee<01:44:22.360>
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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
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 5th, 2025
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, from there, once we, uh, hear bills, uh, and we close on bills.
- If not, the chair recognizes Chairman Bell to close on the bill.
- I want to stay close to this session. Alright, Chairman Bell, let's have you back up.
- And with that, Chairman Ashby, I close. Thank you, Chairman Bell.
- OK, we'll reserve your right to close. OK, uh, the chair calls Mark Boucher.
Keywords:
fraudulent solicitation, disaster relief, nonprofit organizations, criminal penalties, consumer protection, fraud prevention, charitable donations, higher education, LGBTQ studies, DEI studies, program prohibition, educational policy, HB120, Texas, Texas Education Code, public universities, public colleges, queer studies, gay studies, lesbian studies
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And now I'll close with the comment Mr. And now I'll close with the comment Mr.
- The mines closed down.
- So, I'm going to closing<01:28:28.640>
comments. closing comments. closing comments. - definition of seasonal employee. definition of seasonal employee.
- the definition of a seasonal employee. the definition of a seasonal employee.
Keywords:
workplace regulations, employee rights, meal breaks, rest breaks, exemptions, paid leave, small employers, employment law, Minnesota Statutes, workforce development, HF4569, Minnesota Paid Leave Law, protected leave, seasonal employee, seasonal worker, hospitality, hospitality industry, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer certification
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/24/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
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?
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
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Justice Hughes, it's her close. You're not a member. Fix the bill? Justice Hughes, it's her close.
- It's her close for her to close. We're going to do recommendations.
- Justice Hughes, it's her close. You're not a member. That's the... Okay.
- It's her close for her to close. We're going to do recommendations.
- Is there a definition of historic districts? Or, you know, it's...
Bills:
HCR11, HB153, HB278, HB424, HB454, HB455, HB687, HB816, HB833, HB942, HB1053, HB1097, HB1147, HB1148, HB1190, SB75, SB85, SB197, SB200, SB217
Keywords:
Camp Beauregard, Louisiana National Guard, Youth Challenge Program, military affairs, Pineville, National Guard training, emergency response, youth development, alternative education, high school equivalency, GED, at-risk youth, leadership training, job skills, citizenship, veterans, state military operations, mobilization, logistics staging area, public service
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And we know that this is a direct impact of the narrower definition to AGI.
- Like, our parity is definitely not there.
- Like, our parity is definitely not there.”
- our parity is is definitely not there. our parity is is definitely not there.
- All right, seeing none, Representative Norris, please close us out.
Keywords:
HF2715, homestead credit refund, property tax refund, property tax relief, homeowner tax relief, homestead credit, co-pay reduction, Minnesota property taxes, tax rebate, state refund, income thresholds, inflation adjustment, property tax circuit breaker, housing affordability, elderly homeowners, fixed income, taxation, Minnesota Statutes 290A.04, renters credit, income tax
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Anything else you want to say to close things up? No, okay.
- So I'm going to go back to Representative Baj for any closing remarks on this bill.
- Not seeing any, we'll close testimony and thank you again to the testifiers.
- Not seeing anything, we'll close testimony then. Member questions, comments?
- Representative Wayne Johnson. anything we'll uh close testimony then anything we'll uh close testimony
Keywords:
HF339, Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board, nursing homes, long-term care, elder care, workforce standards, certified worker organizations, labor funding, general fund appropriation, worker grants, Minnesota labor law, nursing home staffing, caregiver workforce, section 181.214, HF1272, nursing home, boarding care home, nursing home workers, labor standards, Medicaid-certified facility
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Henry, you want to close? Yes, sir. Are you taking questions on closing?
- And so I'll go ahead and close with that and how to... Louisiana citizens.
- Would you like to close?
- You didn't allow me to close. I had a good closing speech. I mean, gee.
- We put closings after 7:45. One last bill. Ms. Winfrey.
Bills:
HCR41, HB11, HB227, HB243, HB278, HB335, HB424, HB454, HB455, HB492, HB623, HB641, HB660, HB708, HB719, HB940, HB1029, HB1053, HB1069, HB1077
Keywords:
coupons, rebates, alcohol regulation, malt beverages, Louisiana Department of Revenue, remembrance, Charlie Kirk, state recognition, October 14, memorial day, court filings, electronic filing, letter size paper, privacy, legal procedure, recusal, district attorney, substitute attorney, appointment process, legal proceedings
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 5th, 2025
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, well with that I'll let the witness... satisfy and respectfully request the right to close.
- I wouldn't have that exact number, but we could definitely get that for you.
- If not, the chair recognizes Chairman Bell to close on the bill.
- I want to stay close this session. All right, Chairman Bell, let's have you back up.
- OK, we'll reserve your right to close. Thank you. Thank you.
Keywords:
applied sciences, career education, high school diploma, certificate program, work-based learning, job placement, high-growth jobs, technical training, career readiness, education reform, workforce training, public schools, financial aid, fraudulent solicitation, disaster relief, nonprofit organizations, criminal penalties, consumer protection, fraud prevention, charitable donations
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services May 5th, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- 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?
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
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Commerce and Small Business Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Commerce and Small Business
Transcript Highlights:
- 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
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I or open or close on a certain day. I or open or close on a certain day.
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
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Pull the mic close to you. State your name whether you're on, for or against the bill.
- Our public testimony is now closed.
- Not seeing or hearing any, we're going to close.
- Hearing and seeing no one, Public testimony is now closed on House Bill 3114.
- Hearing and seeing none, public testimony is now closed on House Bill 1458.
Keywords:
hemp, consumable hemp products, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, cannabidiol, CBG, cannabigerol, Texas hemp law, hemp regulation, cannabinoid products, delta-9 THC, intoxicating hemp, hemp gummies, hemp vape, retail registration, product registration, QR code labeling, child-resistant packaging, youth access, minor sales
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 2nd, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair closed.
- The chair recognizes Chairwoman Button to close on the bill.
- The chair recognizes Chairman Turner to close on the bill.
- The chair recognizes Representative Diallo to close on the bill.
- I close. Members, any more questions? HB 3466 will be left pending.
Keywords:
science park district, economic development, technology innovation, higher education collaboration, infrastructure development, Texas Economic Development Office, workforce development, unemployment benefits, state average unemployment rate, benefit year, economic support, Texas Workforce Commission, property owners' association, free speech, assembly rights, government officials, political candidates, floodplain, landlord, tenant
OK
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.
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
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 14th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd respectfully request the right to close, sir. We'll reserve the right to close. Thank you.
- What’s the definition of red? What’s the definition of blue? Yes, sir. My apologies.
- Six out of the eight hit Flo from a very close range.
- With that, I'll close. Members, any questions? Thank you. All right, Mr.
- I would also like to reserve my right to close. Members, any questions?
Bills:
HB259, HB 1128, HB1337, HB1506, HB1794, HB2215, HB2470, HB2771, HB2882, HB2993, HB3053, HB3428, HB3669, HB3789, HB3924, HB4201, HB4675, HB259
Keywords:
healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical expenses, access to care, affordability, legislation, firearms, penal code, regulation, short-barrel firearms, ammunition, gun control, public safety, Texas law, short-barrel, law enforcement, election judges, concealed handgun, polling places