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• trust funds for subcontractors and suppliers in construction projects.
• Under this law...
• Andrews Myers is the law firm. Thank you. Thank you.
• Those farms have to comply with U.S. laws.
• So, I just think there ought to be a law against lying and deceiving people.

Bills: HB2226, HB2269, HB2343, HB2760, HB3621, HB4079, HB4204, HB4518, HB4531, HB4555, HB4850, HB4876, HB4903, HB4996, HB5122

Keywords: construction trust funds, Property Code, Chapter 162, construction payments, mechanics lien, contractors, subcontractors, laborers, material suppliers, materialmen, real property improvement, assignment of payment rights, unpaid trust funds, trust fund beneficiaries, construction industry, payment protection, Texas construction law, property owners association, landscaping, grass maintenance

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• However, current Texas law does not provide a clear legal framework for them to exist as recognized.
• It strengthens existing law by giving property owners and the court clear tools. to identify and report
• organization, and our members include hundreds of corporate businesses of all sizes, in addition to law
• I work with Fusion Law and I'm appearing on behalf of Heritage Action for America.

Bills: HB2226, HB2269, HB2343, HB2760, HB3621, HB4079, HB4204, HB4518, HB4531, HB4555, HB4850, HB4876, HB4903, HB4996, HB5122

Keywords: construction trust funds, Property Code, Chapter 162, construction payments, mechanics lien, contractors, subcontractors, laborers, material suppliers, materialmen, real property improvement, assignment of payment rights, unpaid trust funds, trust fund beneficiaries, construction industry, payment protection, Texas construction law, property owners association, landscaping, grass maintenance

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• He's referring to fortified construction, and it is available.
• We have over 75,000 homes that are built to fortified construction standards in the state of Alabama.
• ..the wood frame construction manual.
• It takes an engineer to read that wood frame construction manual.
• wood frame construction manual.

Bills: HB324, HB252, SB80, HB241

Keywords: sheriffs, term of office, Alabama law, local government, election, residential construction, architectural approval, engineering approval, home building, single family residences, 1136, house, all

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• We have the construction of laws provisions that do the same thing for statutes that are not codified
• House Bill 113 amends the Code of Construction Act and the construction of laws provisions to ensure
• Second, the Code of Construction Act and construction of laws provisions contain numerous interpretive
• contracts to relating to choice of law and venue for certain construction contracts. to better reflect
• construction law, and reducing legal complexity for contractors.

Bills: HB 1239, HB1990, HB1748, HB1749, HB2578, HB2986, HB1970, HB3163, HB2733, HB1922, HB 113, HB 1088, HB1938, HB3004, HB2637, HB2960, HB113

Keywords: public health, access to healthcare, insurance reforms, medical expenses, healthcare providers, mental health, protective custody, preliminary examination, detention period, emergency circumstances, emergency detention, legal framework, detention, healthcare, liability, landowners, nonagricultural land, trespassing, public safety, interpreters

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• Under the law, a timeline is started when the contractor receives a report.
• I don't know, given the constructs of how we do this now, I don't think there's...
• But I think the law, like you said, ought to endure.
• It seems like under the current law, the provision that you're amending, we have a...
• Chairman Schofield raises... that in some cases the law creates a... a constructive easement.

Bills: HB 1239, HB1990, HB1748, HB1749, HB2578, HB2986, HB1970, HB3163, HB2733, HB1922, HB 113, HB 1088, HB1938, HB3004, HB2637, HB2960, HB113

Keywords: public health, access to healthcare, insurance reforms, medical expenses, healthcare providers, mental health, protective custody, preliminary examination, detention period, emergency circumstances, emergency detention, legal framework, detention, healthcare, liability, landowners, nonagricultural land, trespassing, public safety, interpreters

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• immigration is a federal law, not a state law.
• The law is the law, and local jurisdictions don't...
• The law is the law, and local jurisdictions don't get to decide if they want to obey the law or not.
• who actually has it, I think the choice of law enforcement and all of those who serve us in law enforcement
• That's the structure and foundation of our great nation, is that we follow law, law and order.

Bills: SB1047, SB1365, SB1474, SB1618, SB1620

Keywords: National Guard, active duty, combat, Arizona, declaration of war, state law, military service, property tax, exemptions, veterans, disabilities, widows and widowers, Arizona Revised Statutes, immigration enforcement, local law enforcement, federal cooperation, law enforcement training, public safety, military affairs, funding

Summary: The committee first approved the February 9, 2026 minutes and then took up Senate Bill 1618, which would restructure the Military Affairs Commission by changing membership, adding defense and industry expertise, expanding advisory roles, requiring more frequent meetings, and directing the commission to focus on sustaining and attracting military missions and defense-related economic activity. After testimony in support from the Southwest Mission Acceleration Center and a DEMA representative, the committee adopted the Gowan amendment and gave SB 1618 a do-pass recommendation by a 6-1 vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1047, the “Defend the Guard” bill, which would bar Arizona National Guard members from being sent into active-duty combat overseas unless Congress has declared war or otherwise expressly authorized the action. Supporters, including veterans and activists, argued it would restore constitutional limits and protect Guard members from unauthorized wars; opponents warned it could harm Guard readiness, federal funding, and the Guard’s role in state missions. After extended debate, the committee passed SB 1047 on a 4-3 vote. Next, Senate Bill 1474 was heard, which would require state and local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, prohibit restrictions on such cooperation, and require sheriff’s offices to enter 287(g) agreements under the amendment. The bill drew strong opposition from clergy and community members who argued it would increase fear, racial profiling, and unfunded mandates, while supporters said it would improve cooperation and public safety. The committee adopted the amendment and gave SB 1474 a do-pass recommendation by a 4-3 vote. The committee also considered Senate Bill 1620, which would revise the Arizona Space Commission by reducing governor appointments, adding the lieutenant governor as chair, and making legislative and executive leaders nonvoting advisory members. The sponsor said the changes would better align the commission with Arizona’s growing aerospace and space interests. The bill received a do-pass recommendation on a 5-1 vote. Finally, the committee began consideration of Senate Bill 1365, which would remove the income cap for the property tax exemption available to disabled veterans on their primary residence; discussion focused on the fairness of eliminating the cap, and the committee moved to adopt the strike-everything amendment before the transcript cuts off.

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• There may be some concerns, you know, it's not good to break the law.
• question: If you put it on YouTube, Facebook, or other platforms, the problem with that is, under the law
• But under the law, that adds another... I know Representative Stubs... another.
• It wouldn't be... it's not... oh, I know the law I... Be... it's not, oh, I know the law.
• So I guess if they didn't want to comply or break the law, they at least recorded it.

Bills: HB333, HB329, HB362

Keywords: law enforcement, training facility, regional authority, municipal cooperation, public safety, military installations, tall structures, local government, construction approval, wind energy facilities, transparency, public meetings, accountability, education, 1136, house, all

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• They have some hard law enforcement. Everybody is getting recognized. Sorry. Sorry.

Bills: SB332, HB362, HB323, SB332, HB362, HB323

Keywords: public works, construction management, project delivery methods, alternative delivery, administrative rules, public advisory council, contracting, bidding procedures, protests, transparency, local government, public meetings, accountability, education, electric utility, transportation, oversize vehicles, transport permits, state highway system, firefighters

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• increase recurring funding from $2.5 million to $5 million annually from the Irrigation Works Construction
• By serving as the one-stop shop for planning, design, and construction.
• The second year will be construction.
• It's from an allocation from the Irrigation Works Construction Fund, and then it's also been funded with
• Is it a million dollars in there that the transfers also from the Waterworks Construction Fund?

Bills: SB193

Keywords: SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law, agricultural water, farmers, Rio Grande, acequia association, forest land protection revolving fund, state fund transfer, irrigation projects, 996, all

Bills: SB39, HB165, HB189, HB44, HB44

Keywords: board governance, occupational licensing, Sunset Law, public accountability, training requirements, state holidays, Juneteenth, Rosa Parks Day, Alabama law, public observance, public works, sealed bids, bidding notice, advertising requirements, newspaper of general circulation, centralized website, electronic mail, U.S. mail, state procurement, county procurement

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• That's current law; I follow that. But my concern is with calendar days in particular.
• So that should keep anything that's a general law or anything that's a federal law or regulation out
• or federal law regulations.
• So for liquor licenses in particular, that is a requirement of state law, correct?
• It pushes those timelines back if there are any federal laws or any other state laws that govern the

Bills: SB36, SB39, SB40, SB12, SB29, SB121, SB131, SB12

Keywords: competitive bidding, procurement, disclosure statements, state contracts, contract protest, board governance, occupational licensing, Sunset Law, public accountability, training requirements, SB40, Houston/Hunter Act, firearm hold agreement, gun storage, temporary firearm storage, firearms dealer, federal firearms licensee, FFL, civil immunity, gun owner

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• applies to law enforcement and law enforcement witnesses.
• only applies to law enforcement and law enforcement witnesses.
• The current law?” “It is.
• Well, it's a general law. A lot of general laws that we make decisions on.
• You know, we make the laws.

Bills: HR9, HB709, HB1011, HB1057, HB1186, HB1245, HB1247, SB49, SB425, SB479

Keywords: human rights, individual liberties, Magna Carta, constitutionalism, free speech, Uniform Construction Code, building code, construction code, inspector licensing, building inspectors, plans examiners, public inspector, private inspector, private inspector company, building official, code enforcement, Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Commission, state fire marshal, International Building Code, International Residential Code

Bills: HCR6, HCR19, HB81, HB134, HB154, HB163, HB170, HB194, HB254, HB318, HB410, HB473, HB485, HB718, HB970

Keywords: HCR 6, House Concurrent Resolution 6, successions, intestate succession, testate succession, disinheritance, disinherison, forced heirship, forced heir, legitime, estranged heir, estranged child, inheritance, estate planning, wills, testaments, Civil Code Article 1617, Civil Code Article 1618, Civil Code Article 1619, Civil Code Article 1620

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• There are those those places that already have laws. That is what I forget.
• protecting the right to free enterprise and keeping people from banning these otherwise legal and lawful
• We do that with just about every law that we pass here in the Capitol.
• Just curious, why are we changing our Oklahoma law to benefit in out of state corporation and, in return
• If we start banning legal and lawful businesses from our municipalities, where do we draw the line?

Bills: HB3419, HB3624, HB3748, HB4335

Keywords: corruption, nonpublic information, government accountability, criminal law, public office, counties, property taxation, watercourse, boundaries, effective date, county government, administration, local resources, public institutions, construction, maintenance, animal welfare, pet shops, commercial breeders, county regulations

Bills: HB461, HB467, HB522, HB565, HB673, HB799, HB917, HB937, HB956, HB977

Keywords: building codes, construction standards, state uniform construction code, local option, municipal ordinance, parish ordinance, resilient construction, FORTIFIED Home, IBHS, Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, hurricane resistance, storm resilience, roof replacement, residential construction, certificate of occupancy, code enforcement, building resilience, home hardening, wind mitigation, residential roof

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• Codifies federal law, which requires foreign CDL holders, as Canada and Mexico, to possess the proper
• And so if it involves a wreck and they discover that, instead of disregarding what federal law is right

Bills: SB205, SB242, SB205, SB242

Keywords: appropriation, education funding, priority schools, Alabama education, State Department of Education, codification, state law, legal revisions, Alabama code, legislative updates, underground damage prevention, notification system, construction safety, infrastructure, commercial driver license, English proficiency, work authorization, impoundment, false documentation, 1136

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• Uh, I am also the chair of our construction law group, and I have been a construction attorney for over
• <00:24:33.200> project<00:24:33.680> management construction project management construction
• we know what Minnesota law states. we know what Minnesota law states.
• public construction contract? public construction contract?
• , Uh so, essentially, under current law, Uh so, essentially, under current law, the<00:53:55.200>

Bills: HF1234, HF3528, HF3672, HF3679, HF3680, HF1944

Keywords: payment transparency, public contracts, contractor rights, government accountability, construction payments, barbering, licensing, examinations, barber schools, public safety, certifications, Barber Examiners Board, data transparency, Legislative Budget Office, state agencies, fiscal notes, public data, standard time, federal law, time zone

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• Why would we reduce something that's so important to just a law that we could somehow put on the books
• patients, banks and their clients, teachers and students, parents, pilots, manufacturers, and construction
• teachers and students, parents, pilots, manufacturers,<00:15:44.720> and<00:15:45.040> construction
• manufacturers, and construction crews. manufacturers, and construction crews.

Bills: HB69, HB114, HB161

Keywords: firearms, possession, Class 1 municipalities, criminal penalties, federal law, stolen firearms, prohibited persons, HB114, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama, dental board, dental licensing, dentist regulation, professional licensing, occupational licensing, healthcare regulation, licensure board, state agency continuation, agency sunset review

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• When we passed this bill for the prison construction, we set aside and identified through various estimates
• following that same pattern, enough money to... that same pattern, have enough money to fund the construction
• here today, if you'll add that up, that's still less money than what both facilities will cost to construct
• . million, but it will give us that opportunity so that we can move smoothly and as quickly as construction
• Overall, we also have folks on the ground—our legal team and construction team—that are overseeing this

Bills: SB60, SB103, SB60, SB103

Keywords: prison modernization, corrections finance, bonding authority, state debt, capital improvement, Department of Corrections, Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority, prison construction, prison renovation, prison replacement, bed space, overcrowding, women's prison, men's prison, Escambia prison, Tutwiler, Kilby, Elmore, Staton, St. Clair Correctional Facility

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• I've been practicing law exclusively in construction law for many years, and House Bill 272 has always
• what he did was fully with Chinese laws.
• . that make them law-proof.
• They have effectively made themselves law-proof.
• You have the power right now to pass a law that protects their voice, a law that ensures NDAs cannot

Bills: HB34, HB128, HB621, HB748, HB2259, HB2960, HB3113, HB4749, SB835, HB128

Keywords: HB 128, sister city, sister-city agreement, international exchange, municipal diplomacy, local government, state agency, political subdivision, foreign adversary, China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Taiwan, major non-NATO ally, cultural exchange, educational exchange, tourism, bilateral cooperation, foreign relations