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• I think... of course the homeowners, and I think all that just makes sense.
• Uh, that is a technical term, and this gives you some rules about the team concept.
• How does that... and I don't... bad check unit.
• If I were to go and try to get the city of Mobile to...
• and that can discipline a member if they receive a bad check from that member.

Bills: HB95, HB382

Keywords: HVAC, air conditioning, heating, ventilation, warranty transfer, manufacturer warranty, consumer protection, home sale, residential real property, real estate, homebuyer, homeowner, property transfer, fixture, condominium, cooperative, duplex, triplex, quadraplex, warrantor

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• and stuff, and they were caught.
• But you and I both know how good she is and how bad I am.
• It adds "and their instrumentalities." That’s just... ...and their instrumentalities.
• process and everything.
• Yes, there are defense contractors and pulp and paper. That’s it for the two that were added.

Bills: HB320, HB207, HB208, HB290

Keywords: public works, sealed bids, bid notice, public notice, newspaper advertisement, centralized website, digital platform, Department of Finance, Department of Transportation, county commissions, municipalities, contracting, procurement, construction bidding, Alabama code Title 39, bidding requirements, electronic bidding, online bid posting, HVAC, heating and air conditioning

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• That’s correct, like Meade and Apple, etc. Now some... Correct, like Meade and Apple, etc.
• We want transparency and freedom in advertising. Still, we want it transparent and free.
• That’s tough to explain; there was a company that was biased and was slanted... ...and I think this was
• we don't have the expertise or time to go and say we want to be on Jeopardy and run a commercial.
• They could identify a demographic and target that. Why don't you go ahead and explain? Yes, sir.

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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• And I think that having this bill would also allow people who do suffer and deal with disabilities to
• Or epilepsy. >> And I had a motion and a second. All in favor say I. >> I. >> Oppose. >> Okay.
• Go ahead and describe it. The second would replace 61. 61 >> And Mr.
• And he's texting me now.
• >> It's just some language that the people working back and forth on it agreed on in the Senate, and

Bills: HB66, HB79, HB95, HB145, HB66, HB79, HB95, HB145

Keywords: elder abuse, financial exploitation, inheritance, joint tenancy, conviction effects, off-label, pharmacists, medical treatment, state board of pharmacy, employment protection, HVAC, air conditioning, heating, ventilation, warranty transfer, manufacturer warranty, consumer protection, home sale, residential real property, real estate

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• But we'll call this committee to order and welcome back everybody in 2026. >> And appreciate all the
• Epilepsy. >> Or epilepsy. >> And I had a motion and a second.
• And I had a motion and a second. All in favor say I. Opposed. Okay.
• And Mr.
• It could expand and and also it's going >> It could expand and and also it's going to<00:08:47.279

Bills: HB66, HB79, HB95, HB145, HB66, HB79, HB95, HB145

Keywords: elder abuse, financial exploitation, inheritance, joint tenancy, conviction effects, off-label, pharmacists, medical treatment, state board of pharmacy, employment protection, HVAC, air conditioning, heating, ventilation, warranty transfer, manufacturer warranty, consumer protection, home sale, residential real property, real estate

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• Chair and members uh that And uh Mr.
• > million in fiscal 26 and 27 and 39.6 6 million in fiscal 26 and 27 and 39.6 6 million<00:20:15.440>
• in fiscal 26 and 27 and $40,000 ongoing in fiscal 26 and 27 and $40,000 ongoing in<00:26:38.240>
• and 27 and $13.28 million in fiscal 28 and 29.
• and 27 and 190.13 million in fiscal 26 and 27 and 190.13 million<00:30:03.840> in<00:30:04.000

Bills: HF9

Keywords: energy policy, renewable energy standard, carbon-free standard, solar standard, hydroelectric, hydropower, electric utility, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, renewable portfolio standard, carbon capture and sequestration, CCS, greenhouse gas emissions, climate policy, nuclear power plant, certificate of need, fossil fuel plant demolition, utility compliance delay, beneficial electrification, sales tax exemption

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• Ladies and gentlemen, this is Chairman. Ladies and gentlemen, this is a very hard-hitting bill.
• Thank you, ladies and gentlemen.
• And yes, authority. It does. And yes, Okay. Okay. Miss M. Okay. Okay. Miss M. It's quick.
• And I was wondering a little clarity, and it would decrease receipt to various entities and funds by
• Okay, we have a motion and a second. All in favor say "Aye." Aye. motion and a second.

Bills: HB442, HB459, HB90, HB91, HB461, HB481

Keywords: codification, Code of Alabama 1975, cumulative supplement, replacement volume, technical corrections, code cleanup, state code update, local laws, Secretary of State, Code Commissioner, Thomson Reuters, boating violation, scrivener's error, typographical correction, clerical correction, legislative housekeeping, 2024 Regular Session, 2025 session statutes, county local laws, official code publication

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• and and do this post-election audit. and and do this post-election audit.
• <00:13:27.320> and<00:13:27.560> and<00:13:28.040> folks I think what and and
• and and and folks I think what and and and and and folks have<00:13:28.480> not<00:13:28.720>
• and who and who picks the inspectors >> And and who and who picks the inspectors again?
• And<00:19:50.000> so And so And so and<00:19:51.560> another<00:19:51.880> question<

Bills: HB91, HB95, HB255, HB318, HB91, HB95, HB255, HB318

Keywords: county housing authority, public housing, housing authority, affordable housing, low-income housing, mixed-use development, community facilities, subsidiary, affiliate, public corporation, municipal tax exemption, deed tax, mortgage tax, probate fee, bond financing, housing project, urban redevelopment, rural housing, public-private partnership, eminent domain

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• that has grown, inflation and market conditions have reduced the availability of such credit by in-state
• While we already use neuromodulators to treat conditions like TMJ dysfunction and jaw clenching, this
• Senate Bill 705 relates to the air conditioning and refrigeration contractors advisory board members.
• municipalities to notify the electric utilities of any conditions they must meet, and would stipulate
• The managing company and to have some very frank conversations about the conditions that residents were

Bills: SB1113, SB1117, SB1206, SB1460, SB1802, SB1906, SB1917, SB2340, SB2455, SB2680, SB2690, SB705, SB748

Keywords: SB 1113, converter's license, converter license, motor vehicle dealer, auto dealer, vehicle conversion, converted vehicles, direct sales, retail sales, trailer, semitrailer, manufactured trailer, chassis, manufacturer's statement of origin, MSO, Occupations Code, Transportation Code, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, dealer licensing, general distinguishing number

Summary: The committee took up pending business first and reported several bills favorably, including SB 2139, SB 2610, SB 1856, SB 2530, SB 2401, SB 2858, and SB 3016, with most of those measures moving out on committee substitutes and being sent to the local and uncontested calendar or to the full Senate. The committee also heard SB 1906 on expanding Chapter 342E consumer lending rates; supporters argued it would modernize Texas law and expand access to safe, regulated credit, while opponents from Texas Appleseed and AARP warned it would raise costs on already expensive loans and worsen debt burdens. SB 1906 was left pending after testimony. The committee also reconsidered and re-voted SB 1856 after a procedural issue, with the substitute ultimately adopted and the bill reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1113, which would clarify that certain vehicle converters, including a Texarkana business, do not need an additional dealer license to sell converted vehicles. The bill’s supporters described a long-standing business model and said the new metal license plate rules had created problems, while the Texas Automobile Dealers Association opposed the bill in its current form and said it could be resolved through DMV action or narrower changes. DMV said it was still researching a possible administrative fix, and SB 1113 was left pending. The committee also heard SB 2680, a Public Information Act cleanup bill dealing with emergency deadlines, business-day exclusions, and litigation timing; broadcasters and other open-government advocates argued the issues were already addressed by prior law and court rulings, while the Attorney General’s office said the bill would help with catastrophe notices and timing conflicts. SB 2680 was left pending. Other bills heard included SB 1117, which would allow any Texas-licensed dentist to administer botulinum toxin neuromodulators for aesthetic purposes in the oral and maxillofacial region; the author and dental witnesses said it would clarify scope and improve access, and the bill was left pending. SB 2340 would clarify the Attorney General’s investigative authority over Texas corporations, including pre-suit depositions and sworn written questions; opponents raised due process and separation-of-powers concerns, and the bill was left pending. The committee also heard SB 705 and SB 748, both TDLR cleanup bills, and SB 1206, which would impose timelines and notice requirements on municipalities reviewing transmission projects; SB 1206 was supported by an electric cooperative and left pending. SB 1460, creating an ethics violation registry tied to licensing consequences, drew constitutional and due-process objections from several witnesses and was also left pending. After a recess, the committee heard SB 1802 on landlord duties to repair mobility assistance devices like elevators and ramps in rental housing, with the author describing prolonged outages affecting seniors; the bill was left pending. Finally, SB 2455, creating an Energy Waste Advisory Committee to coordinate efficiency and demand-response programs, drew support from energy-efficiency and environmental witnesses and was left pending, and SB 2690, targeting deceptive business-certification solicitations, was laid out and opened to testimony before the transcript ended.

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• And while Texas has a need for credit that has grown, inflation and market conditions have reduced. availability
• Senate Bill 705 relates to the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors Advisory Board.
• We require municipalities to notify the electric utilities of any conditions they must meet and would
• Members, this I could not believe the conditions that some of these seniors were living in and having
• Secondly, it adds a term recall over the air and preparation and delivery and to sub.

Bills: SB 1113, SB 1117, SB 1206, SB 1460, SB 1802, SB 1906, SB 1917, SB 2340, SB 2455, SB 2680, SB 2690, SB 705, SB 748

Keywords: SB 1113, converter's license, converter license, motor vehicle dealer, auto dealer, vehicle conversion, converted vehicles, direct sales, retail sales, trailer, semitrailer, manufactured trailer, chassis, manufacturer's statement of origin, MSO, Occupations Code, Transportation Code, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, dealer licensing, general distinguishing number

Summary: The meeting of the Senate Business and Commerce Committee was marked by discussions on several significant bills, with a keen emphasis on legislative updates and committee substitutes. Notably, Senator Blanco presented a new committee substitute for SB2610, which modifies the employee cap from 100 to 250 and extends the update timeline for cyber security programs for small businesses. This substitute was adopted unanimously, reflecting a collaborative agreement among the committee members. Additionally, there were discussions surrounding SB1856 as Senator Crayton provided insights into how stakeholder feedback influenced the bill's committee substitute. The committee ultimately voted in favor, pushing it towards the local and contested calendar, indicating the bill's progression through legislative channels.

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• unconstitutional with respect to the extreme heat and lack of air conditioning.
• and safety of people living and working in the prison, and that is air conditioning.
• without heat and air.
• and adding air conditioning.
• And we'll require more to build out the air conditioning.

Bills: HB1826, HB2854, HB3006, HB4614, HB5261, HB5639

Keywords: mental health, women's health, county jail, depression screening, criminal justice, HB 2854, Pokuaa-Flowers Act, parole, mandatory supervision, electronic monitoring, releasee, parole officer, hospital visit approval, general hospital, law enforcement notification, DSHS, Department of State Health Services, corrections, public safety, liability immunity

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• We had a few things run over, and it's okay.
• And they may have... it's nothing that would preclude that if they had the age and the...
• All right, there’s a motion and... All right, there’s a motion and... Hang on, Mr.
• Right, and so, of course, I'm sure you're familiar with who Lake and Raleigh was.
• And obviously, we've got issues with our border and immigration.

Bills: SB210, SB176, SB167, SB244, SB218, SB9, SB153, SB9

Keywords: hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, controlled substances, unlawful distribution, marijuana, violent offense, sentencing guidelines, criminal justice, aggravated theft, employee benefits, retirement funds, criminal penalty, state law, overdose, failure to render aid, public health, Alabama Athletic Commission

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• From families and friends, and it turns out it's not.
• Unsafe conditions for both the inmates and the guards are a major concern.
• Proposed changes with the bill include providing exemptions in licensing for air conditioning, refrigeration
• and security of the facilities and communities.
• And yourself, and who's registered for the bill.

Bills: HB153, HB1828, HB2306, HB2498, HB3464, HB3488, HB3636, HB3673, HB3834, HB3860, HB4120, HB4937, HB1515, HB153

Keywords: education, funding, student resources, technology access, equal opportunity, veterans treatment court, mental health, criminal justice, rehabilitation, eligibility criteria, veterans, treatment court, military service, legislation, legislative leave, correctional officers, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, accumulated leave, compensatory time, parole eligibility

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• Reconnaissance Office and as Under Secretary of the Air Force.
• An Air Force ROTC graduate, he served as a tanker navigator and instructor, and then in a variety of
• line for the Air Force and especially to account for that nuclear pass-through to ensure that Air Force
• And for the Department of the Air Force?
• and the overall Air Force. mission and the priority of the Air National Guard and what that will look

Keywords: Air Force modernization, fighter aircraft, autonomous systems, air superiority, national security, recapitalization

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on military procurement and modernization, with significant discussions surrounding the Air Force's capabilities and strategic needs. Key topics included the urgent need for recapitalization of the Air Force's fighter squadrons, as well as the importance of integrating new technologies like autonomous systems to bolster military effectiveness. Several senators raised concerns about the current resources available to the Air National Guard and the potential loss of skilled service members if recapitalization plans are not swiftly developed. There were also discussions on the importance of maintaining air superiority in light of evolving threats, particularly from adversaries like China.

Bills: SB 3074, HB 49, HB 2440, HB 3556, HB 3619, HB 3866, HB 4042, HB 4112, HB 4271, HB 4413, HB 4426, HB 5033

Keywords: oil waste, gas waste, liability, treatment processes, environmental safety, beneficial use, motor vehicle, air quality, energy source, engine, state implementation plan, construction, wildlife impact, height restrictions, national wildlife refuge, environmental regulations, surface estate, well plugging, Railroad Commission, landowner rights

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• it a lot easier and simpler and cheaper.
• ...need to look at the children and the families involved and how that's going to affect and afflict
• Someone gets cut and does that, and it's not stealing. It's... Do that, and it's not stealing.
• lot and does something, and nobody else is aware of it.
• This passed in 2002, and Senator Smitherman and myself and others handled this.

Bills: SB210, SB176, SB167, SB244, SB218, SB9, SB153, SB9

Keywords: hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, controlled substances, unlawful distribution, marijuana, violent offense, sentencing guidelines, criminal justice, DUI, driving under the influence, drunk driving, fatal crash, vehicular homicide, child support, survivor benefits, orphaned child, guardian death

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• Leticia Gutierrez on behalf of Air Alliance Houston and on behalf of yourself and that you are for the
• My name is Leticia, and I'm with Air Alliance Houston in favor. of HB 1904.
• I have Clean air task force in my office and we work closely with the Travis County tax offices, and
• Air pollution mainly stems from industrial activity and transportation.
• equally. brunt of poor air quality and environmental injustice.

Bills: HB5057, HB4519, HB5033, HB3997, HB 1237, HB1904, HB4400, HB 1227

Keywords: solid waste management, exclusive contracts, public agency, contract amendment, notification requirements, Texas Health and Safety Code, Texas Emissions Reduction Plan, TERP, air quality, emissions reduction, clean fleet, alternative fuel, natural gas vehicles, hydrogen fuel, hydrogen infrastructure, diesel replacement, fleet grants, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, clean school buses

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• And once they get that exemption, they then turn to have a round and tell their investors and their lenders
• And you're going to have your hospitals and cities.
• And so then they go over to Pecos County and get them to do it, and wipe out the property taxes.
• And so without, and then you have to reduce your rent.
• And so I...

Bills: HB21, HB211, HB223, HB323, HB524, HB530, HB636, HB762, HB21, HB211, HB223

Keywords: housing finance, multifamily residential, low income, tax exemption, audit requirements, affordable housing, local government, development bonds, housing assistance, financial assistance, low income housing, community support, affordability, veterans housing, community involvement, air conditioning, tenant support, healthcare, elderly, taxation

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• Good morning, members, and everyone joining us this morning.
• Good morning, Chairman Bell and Vice Chairs Zwiener, members of the committee.
• I think you and Representative Spiller were the butt of some jokes last night, and I apologize for that
• the. ...improvement of data between agencies, service providers, and organizations.
• health systems, which can benefit patients' and clients' housing and health outcomes.

Bills: HB21, HB211, HB223, HB323, HB524, HB530, HB636, HB762, HB21, HB211, HB223

Keywords: housing finance, multifamily residential, low income, tax exemption, audit requirements, affordable housing, local government, development bonds, housing assistance, financial assistance, low income housing, community support, affordability, veterans housing, community involvement, air conditioning, tenant support, healthcare, elderly, taxation

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• Civil Air And uh next we have the Civil Air Patrol.
• Air Force, and it was a means of, at that time, older men and younger men with medical issues to serve
• were cycling in and Um, our air crews were cycling in and out.<00:57:21.560> Our<00:57:21.680>
• working with the Civil Air a pilot and working with the Civil Air Patrol<01:00:21.440> and >>
• Um, being a pilot and working with the Civil Air Patrol and being a member sometime ago, I understand

Bills: HB339

Keywords: Civil Air Patrol, CAP, emergency leave, job protection, employment discrimination, leave of absence, volunteer service, emergency response, Air Force Rescue Coordination Center, state employee leave, military leave, public employees, local government employers, reinstatement rights, seniority protection, unpaid leave, Meeting Start 00:00:03 Roll Call 00:00:14 Discussion of Local Law Enforcement Issues 00:03:08 Discussion of Civil Air Patrol Employment Protections 00:50:46 Adjournment 01:06:07, 958, all