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• House Committee on Elections will come to order. The clerk will call the roll. Chair Shaheen.
• Chair calls Andrew Eller with SREC-E Committee and Secure Texas Elections. Hello, Mr. Eller. Hello.
• It's showing here SREC-E Committee and Secure Texas Elections. That's correct. Yes.
• So State Republican Executive Committee, Election Integrity, and Secure Texas Elections.
• I guess this is from the elections committee, is that right? So that's where this came from.

Bills: HB1968 , HB2279 , HB2739 , HB2803 , HB3909 , HB3918 , HB4253 , HB4475 , HB5115 , HB5430

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: election services, contracting, political subdivisions, county elections, election code, voter registration, citizenship status, election law, cancellation, disqualification, Texas Election Code, voter identification, registration, election integrity, identification documents, election, watcher, polling place, removal, Texas Elections Code

Summary: The committee first voted out two previously heard Senate bills without amendment: SB 688, relating to the date of the meeting of presidential electors, and SB 914, relating to authorizing certain cities to change the date of their general election for officers. Both motions passed on 8-0 votes with one member absent. The committee then heard HB 3909, which would change the current prohibition on wireless device use from a 100-foot boundary around a voting station to only inside the room where voting is taking place, with a committee substitute also adding state-prescribed signage. The author and supporters said the change would reduce confusion and make enforcement easier for election workers, while opponents argued the existing 100-foot rule helps prevent electioneering, recording, and possible technical interference with election equipment. The bill was left pending. Members also heard HB 1968, which would repeal a provision that requires counties to provide election services to certain political subdivisions in odd-numbered years but not even-numbered years, making county-provided election services consistent across years. Supporters said it would improve consistency for smaller cities and school districts, while opponents warned it could strain county equipment and staffing during heavy election cycles. The bill was left pending. HB 2279 would require voter registrars to remove a person from the rolls if the person swears under oath during jury service that they are not a U.S. citizen; supporters said this would streamline removal of ineligible voters, while opponents raised concerns about mistaken identity and loss of due process. The bill was left pending. Finally, the committee heard HB 2803, which would require a presiding judge to give a poll watcher a signed statement explaining any removal from service. Supporters said this would improve documentation and accountability, and one witness asked for clarification that improper removal would remain a criminal offense; the author said he would consider a floor amendment and further discussion. The committee also heard HB 4253, which would create a more uniform voter-roll maintenance process based on inactivity, sending confirmation notices to voters who have not voted in the prior 25 months and eventually removing those who do not respond after multiple election cycles. Supporters said it would clean up outdated records and help keep voters registered where they actually live, while opponents argued it could wrongly remove eligible voters who simply do not vote regularly. HB 4253 was left pending as well.

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• Please, delegates-elect and the resident commissioner-elect are not qualified to vote.
• [Applause] The clerk appoints the following committee to escort the Speaker-elect to the chair: the gentleman
• </c><01:51:29.400><c> to</c> committee to escort the speaker elect to committee to escort the speaker
• The committee will retire from the chamber to escort the Speaker-elect to the chair. Chair. E. E.
• </c><03:54:33.279><c> of</c> the committee on rules and Committees of the committee on rules and Committees

Bills: SCR3 , SCR2 , SCR1 , HCR1 , HR6 , HR5 , HR4 , HR3 , HR2 , HR1

Keywords: SCR3, resolution, state law, legislative approval, concurrent resolution, honoring, lying in state, Capitol, James Earl Carter, United States President, electoral votes, 2025 election, presidential election, Congress, inauguration, committee, ceremonies, joint committee, ceremony, authorization

Bills: SCR3 , SCR2 , SCR1 , HCR1 , HR6 , HR5 , HR4 , HR3 , HR2 , HR1

Keywords: SCR3, resolution, state law, legislative approval, concurrent resolution, honoring, lying in state, Capitol, James Earl Carter, United States President, electoral votes, 2025 election, presidential election, Congress, inauguration, committee, ceremonies, joint committee, ceremony, authorization

Bills: SCR3 , SCR2 , SCR1 , HCR1 , HR6 , HR5 , HR4 , HR3 , HR2 , HR1

Keywords: SCR3, resolution, state law, legislative approval, concurrent resolution, honoring, lying in state, Capitol, James Earl Carter, United States President, electoral votes, 2025 election, presidential election, Congress, inauguration, committee, ceremonies, joint committee, ceremony, authorization

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• This is the House and Governmental Affairs Committee.
• I've tried several bills in that particular committee. Well, Rep.
• This bill also changes the definition of participation in elections to a person who makes expenditures
• If a PAC fundraises or raises funds all year but doesn't decide to get involved in an election until
• And then it adds the second party primary as an election so it falls within the line of campaign finance

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

Committee: House House and Governmental Affairs

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

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• </c> compare last week's election compare last week's election certification<00:06:46.199><c> with</c
• </c> certification of a legitimate election certification of a legitimate election the<00:07:03.840><
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Bills: HR44 , HR43 , HR42 , HR33 , HR144 , HR164

Keywords: committee appointments, House of Representatives, agriculture committee, foreign affairs committee, natural resources committee, science and technology committee, member elections, legislative process, inauguration, Congress, House attendance, ceremony, legislative session, inaugural ceremony, President, Vice President, adjournment, committees, membership, election

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• Good evening, Senate Committee on State Affairs. We'll come to order.
• Has that already been laid out to the committee? We do have the substitute.
• I'm the only Democrat on the committee. Oh yeah, I was told that.
• I'm on the Executive Committee of TXTAN. I'm in support of SB30.
• Good evening, Chairman and committee. I'm Dr. Christopher Chun.

Bills: SB30 , SB517 , SB1313 , SB1314 , SB1316 , SB1541 , SB1698 , SB1845 , SB1860 , SB2420 , SB2429

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: gambling, criminal offenses, penalties, defense, electronic devices, tobacco advertising, youth protection, public health, criminal offense, retailer regulation, e-cigarettes, nicotine products, health, public safety, regulation, advertising restrictions, health and safety, elections, election audit, county elections

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss several critical pieces of legislation including SB30 and SB38. Senator Betancourt introduced a committee substitute for SB38 which underwent a smooth adoption process, moving it favorably toward the Senate. The meeting featured a mix of invited testimonies where both proponents and opponents took the floor. One notable highlight included a testimony from Melissa Casey, who criticized the current legal state as prone to fraud and detrimental to both insurers and the public at large, contending that it inflated insurance costs across the board. The discussions delved deeply into the implications of the bills on judicial processes and potential insurance ramifications, with spirited debates surrounding issues of non-economic damages and jury rights. The atmosphere remained engaged as committee members heard varied perspectives on the bills, showcasing a robust democratic process. The meeting underscored the importance of public testimony in shaping legislation, ensuring that multiple voices were considered as the committee pressed on towards making decisions that affect the legal landscape of Texas.

Bills: HF249 , HF398 , HF532 , HF547 , HF544 , HF704 , HF805 , HF969 , HF954

Committee: Joint State Government

Keywords: fraud recovery, public assistance, benefits, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Homeland Security, debt collection, corrections, director, board of corrections, superintendents, rehabilitation programs, furloughs, real estate, violator facilities, dietitian, licensure compact, interstate practice, public access, healthcare, respiratory therapy

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• It simply helps cities align municipal elections with November elections by moving the date. of the election
• each election precinct.
• County election officials want to run elections that are fair, secure, and efficient.
• Chairman Shaheen and committee members, I'm Debbie Lindstrom, the Elections Director for Citizens Defending
• Hearing none, the House Committee on Elections stands adjourned, subject to the call of the chair.

Bills: HB3097 , HB3691 , SB108 , SB827 , SB1541 , SB1862 , SB2166 , SB2216

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: Texas elections, Election Code, uniform election date, November election, local elections, political subdivisions, general election date, election administration, municipal utility district, county elections, local government, ballot scheduling, candidate filing, voter turnout, election calendar, HB 3097, early voting, electronic application, mail-in ballot, voting accessibility

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• I am colleagues on the committee.
• standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Homeland Security, Mr.
• </c> ranking minority member of the committee ranking minority member of the committee on<02:24:51.280
• </c> House Budget Committee. House Budget Committee.

Bills: HR1202 , SB1020 , HB2493 , HB5201 , HB3419 , HB2319 , HB6387 , HR1189 , HR1201

Keywords: H.Res. 1202, HR1202, House resolution, committee assignment, standing committee, House Committee on Homeland Security, Homeland Security Committee, committee membership, committee ranking, seniority, Ms. Mejia, Mr. Walkinshaw, House organization, procedural resolution, internal House rules, congressional committee, hydropower, construction, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, license extension

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• The Committee on Federalism, Military Affairs and Elections is called to order.
• Finally, the bill changes the date. election to 117 to 140 days before the applicable election.
• The two election committees run concurrently starting at the same time.
• from our election system.
• Arizona elections are secure.

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

Committees: House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections , House House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference

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

Bills: HR93 , HR837 , HR836 , HR108 , HR107

Keywords: fentanyl, controlled substances, drug scheduling, legislation, health policy, fentanyl-related substances, Controlled Substances Act, CSA, drug enforcement, opioids, synthetic opioids, House Rules, procedural resolution, rule, amendment, previous question, motion to recommit, H.R. 27, firearm violence, domestic violence

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• The House Committee on Elections will come to order. The clerk will call the roll.
• of the election.
• Apparently we're at the Improv and not the Elections Committee. Uh, any other questions?
• Committee.
• Hearing none, the election committee stands adjourned, subject to the call of the chair.

Bills: HB429 , HB496 , HB640 , HB657 , HB665 , HB677 , HB952

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: Texas Election Code, elections, voting station, polling place, ballot marking, ballot reading, child accompaniment, minor, parental supervision, voter education, secretary of state, county election administrator, voter assistance, election administration, poll worker rules, ballot secrecy, HB 496, ballot option, none of the above, abstain from vote

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• The House Committee on Elections will come to order. Order, the clerk will call the roll.
• Not just for elected officials, judges, or future elected officials or judges.
• And that pride didn’t go away after that first election; that’s how I feel in every election.
• Election officials and yourself.
• In a local election or a state election, the voter would be 100% disenfranchised. ...disenfranchised,

Bills: HB2442 , HB3697 , HB4288 , HB5256 , HB5337 , HB5362 , HJR161

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: HB 2442, Texas Election Code, Election Code Section 84.001, early voting, ballot by mail, mail ballot, absentee voting, runoff election, primary runoff, general runoff, voter application, election administration, county election officials, opt-out, voter choice, mail voting, ballot application, voting by mail, Election Code, size requirements

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• Uh, came out of committee 11, nothing, and then it just disappeared. But, uh, again, thank you.
• Uh, came out committee<00:02:32.800><c> 11</c><00:02:33.040><c> nothing</c><00:02:33.200><c> and</c><
• 00:02:33.360><c> then</c><00:02:33.519><c> it</c><00:02:33.680><c> just</c> committee 11 nothing and
• Yeah, committee members.
• Thank you all. amendment elections in the state of amendment elections in the state of Alabama.

Bills: HB16 , HB214 , HB252 , HB16 , HB214 , HB252

Committee: House Ethics and Campaign Finance

Keywords: law enforcement, false information, criminal penalty, public safety, identification, school psychology, interstate compact, licensure, professional services, education, HB252, Class IV municipality, Class IV municipalities, municipal audit, audit rotation, certified public accountant, CPA, municipal accounting, Section 11-43B-9, county and municipal government

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• House Committee on Elections will come to order. The clerk will call the roll. Chair Shaheen. Here.
• This committee should work in connection with citizenship bills pending in this committee.
• These are not elections.
• I stood in front of the elections committee a few cycles ago when the bill came that was... ...going
• Hearing none, the House Committee on Elections stands adjourned, subject to the call of the chair.

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

Committee: House Elections

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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• The House Committee on Elections will come to order. The Clerk will call the roll. Chair Shaheen.
• I think you have the conclusion of the election on Election Day.
• day after Election Day.
• election, this...
• You are here on behalf of the Texas Election Committee and the Secure Texas Election LP Subcommittee,

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

Committee: House Elections

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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• The Committee on Federalism, Military Affairs, and Elections called the order.
• Members of the committee, thank you for hearing this bill.
• committee, or political party to file a termination statement.
• Did he sign for every single bill in multiple committees? Yes.
• Have not elected.

Bills: HB2775 , HB2874 , HB2940 , HB4014 , HB4067 , HB4115 , HCM2010 , HCR2051

Committees: House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections , House House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference

Keywords: international organizations, government resources, public institutions, Arizona Board of Regents, foreign adversaries, campaign finance, contributions, termination statements, reporting, penalties, electoral processes, healthcare, public benefits, eligibility verification, fraud prevention, Medicaid, SNAP, transparency, accountability, state land

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• And then why would you put in a split between federal elections and state and local elections.
• Chairman, general election, you've got some people that are not qualified to vote in state elections
• the county or state elections.
• eligible to vote in federal elections.
• Thank you, committee.

Bills: HB2938 , HB2939 , HB3306 , HB3722 , HB4113 , HB4123

Committee: House Elections and Ethics

Keywords: elections, national elections, state elections, voter intent, election reform, absentee voting, electronic communication, facsimile device, voting materials, military voters, campaign finance, ethics, political contributions, candidate committee, Oklahoma legislation, voter registration, political party affiliation, Independent designation, Oklahoma, voter eligibility

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• After testimony concludes, questions may be asked by the members of the committee; only committee members
• We had school committee members,” “Of our finance committee from the city council.
• I was elected by the citizens of Walpole in a contested election... Diminished.
• I was elected by the citizens of Walpole in a contested election, and those people came out to vote for
• If we have a commission that is voted on and elected officials, those should be replaced by other elected

Bills: H5426 , H5434 , S3084 , S3087 , S3088 , S3092

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

Keywords: North Attleborough, town charter, home rule charter, municipal government, local option, charter amendment, Parks and Recreation Commission, Park Commission, write-in candidate, sticker candidate, ballot access, town election, bylaw, ordinance, board membership, local approval, Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard, planning board, associate members