Bills: SSB1101 , SF114

Committee: Joint Natural Resources and Environment

Keywords: air quality, greenhouse gas, GHG, emissions inventory, carbon emissions, climate reporting, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, Environmental Protection Commission, EPA, Clean Air Act, major source, operating permit, emission fees, solid waste incinerator, operator certification, voluntary registry, administrative code cleanup, regulatory conformity, environmental reporting

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• city of Waco is a municipal and regional wholesale water provider as well, and Lake Waco is the sole source
• of the TMDL and the impairments going on three decades now of an impaired river that supplies the majority
• It's our sole source of drinking water and. supports about an $18 billion economy, much of which is supported
• House Bill 485 seems to address that issue by providing a local exemption, given there's a majority vote
• This is a voter-approved funding source to get those resources to our first responders.

Bills: HB485 , HB1367 , HB1370 , HB1827 , HB1879 , HB2032 , HB2133 , HB2357 , HB3581 , HB3830 , HB4060 , HB4085 , HB4270 , HB4979 , HB5217 , HB5268 , HB5478 , HJR96 , HJR97 , HJR119 , HJR195 , HJR209 , SB4 , SB23 , SJR2 , SJR85 , SB 4 , SB 23 , SJR 2

Committee: House Ways & Means

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, access, affordability, public health, emergency services district, sales tax, gas and electricity, residential use, tax exemption, emergency services, gas, electricity, HB 485, ESD, use tax, residential utilities, utility tax, local option tax, Texas Health and Safety Code

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• HTR 50 is approving a major rule for the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. Moved for adoption.
• Of major rules for the Oklahoma Health Care Authority moved for adoption. You have questions.
• Healthcare authority rule packet of major. No, it's not.

Bills: SJR50 , SJR52 , SJR53 , SJR50 , SJR52 , SJR53

Committee: House Administrative Rules

Keywords: Medicaid, federal funding, state law, healthcare, low-income adults, Oklahoma Constitution, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, OHCA, health care rules, administrative rules, major rule, Title 75, Title 317, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 317:30, health policy, state health programs, provider regulations, benefits administration, rule approval

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• The major bench reimbursement program serves to help offset. the cost incurred by hosting a major event
• Program statute as a major event.
• Program statute as a major event.
• Program statute as a major event.
• Program statute as a major event.

Bills: HB2385 , HB3349 , HB3962 , HB3883 , HB4396 , HB4811 , HB5088 , HB4588 , HB4867 , HB4895 , HB5398 , HB5616

Committee: House Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Keywords: NRA, funding, major events reimbursement, annual meetings, exhibits, events trust fund, Pan American Games, Olympic Games, motor sports racing, local control, event support contract, INDYCAR, Arlington, tourism, funding eligibility, sporting events, economic impact, local governments, American Performance Horseman, American Rodeo

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• That's a major thread throughout that whole section of the already established law that Senator Port
• That's a major thread throughout that whole section of the already established law that Senator Port
• That's a major thread throughout that whole section of the already established law that Senator Port
• That's that's<00:32:04.399><c> a</c><00:32:04.640><c> major</c><00:32:05.679><c> uh</c><00:32:05.840>
• that that's a major uh thread throughout that whole<00:32:07.279><c> section</c><00:32:08.720><c> um

Bills: HF3611 , HF3659 , HF3909

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: taxation, income tax, damage awards, sexual harassment, abuse claims, immigration enforcement, taxpayers, file income tax return, Minnesota-source income, tax regulations, detention facilities, gross revenues, private prisons, Minnesota law

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• Maybe two of them are from a governor's task force, but the vast majority of them are from that bill
• That requirement was a source of ongoing confusion without real benefit, so very great to see that.
• Administrator that would be tasked with running a CPA with no homes under the single source continuum
• We have a major problem in Texas in the area of long-term supports for these individuals because most
• Like, it's not the most trustworthy of sources because it doesn't have.

Bills: HB741 , HB 1199 , HB2070 , HB2402 , HB2542 , HB2665 , HB2789 , HB3096 , HB3396 , HB3595 , HB3747 , HB4116 , HB4127

Committee: House Human Services

Keywords: child welfare, relative caregiver, monetary assistance, Department of Family and Protective Services, child custody, family law, emergency power, nursing facilities, assisted living, generator requirements, health and safety, emergency generators, power outage, emergency generator, assisted living facilities, power source, child abuse, neglect registry, court findings, Medicaid

Bills: HB741 , HB 1199 , HB2070 , HB2402 , HB2542 , HB2665 , HB2789 , HB3096 , HB3396 , HB3595 , HB3747 , HB4116 , HB4127

Committee: House Human Services

Keywords: child welfare, relative caregiver, monetary assistance, Department of Family and Protective Services, child custody, family law, emergency power, nursing facilities, assisted living, generator requirements, health and safety, emergency generators, power outage, emergency generator, assisted living facilities, power source, child abuse, neglect registry, court findings, Medicaid

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• Considered a major rule, we pulled it out.
• HCR1100 is dealing with the rule to Yokoamanagement Enterprise Services that we discovered was major
• is there any Commentary or notation we should know about this HDR1100 with the late change of the major

Bills: HJR1096 , HJR1097 , HJR1098 , HJR1099 , HJR1100 , HJR1096 , HJR1097 , HJR1098 , HJR1099 , HJR1100

Committee: House Administrative Rules

Keywords: Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, OMMA, medical marijuana, cannabis, marijuana regulation, administrative rules, major rule changes, joint resolution, legislative rule approval, Title 75, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC, licensing, compliance, enforcement, dispensary, grower, processor, patient access, health care authority

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• Now, if you're a major dog person and you believe in animal protection like me, you say to yourself,
• </c> of rural America that is such a source of rural America that is such a source of<01:58:41.040><c
• Grothman is recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the majority leader. Thank you.
• The majority, more than half of all federal spending will be to those 65 and up.
• The [snorts] majority more than months.

Bills: SB4138 , HB4638

Keywords: SB4138, S. 4138, Public Law 119-80, Captain Cody Khork, Cody Khork, United States Army, Army promotion, posthumous promotion, honorary promotion, major, military honors, veterans, memorial recognition, 10 U.S.C. 1563a, notice requirement waiver, Congressional tribute

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• We did have a meeting this morning and we were discussing whether this was still in a major rule or not
• I just had a confirmation from Loft that they still consider this to be a major rule.
• This is another major rule I I think what I'll do here is ask the healthcare authority to explain this
• Senate Joint Resolution 53 deals with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority and this major rule deals
• But my job is to represent my district, and today they are saying there is a major difference.

Bills: SJR50 , SJR51 , SJR52 , SJR53 , SJR54 , HJR1090 , HJR1091 , HJR1092 , HJR1093 , HJR1094 , HJR1095 , SJR49

Committee: Senate Administrative Rules

Keywords: Medicaid, federal funding, state law, healthcare, low-income adults, Oklahoma Constitution, healthcare regulations, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, permanent rules, joint resolution, OHCA, health care rules, administrative rules, major rule, Title 75, Title 317, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 317:30, health policy, state health programs

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• uh our facility currently heating Source uh our facility currently does<00:42:51.680><c> not</c><00:
• Replacing our systems with a more reliable clean energy source will advance us toward our clean energy
• heat pump systems uh your air source heat pump systems uh geothermal<00:59:11.960><c> use</c><00:59:
• </c> the the conversation about air source the the conversation about air source heat<00:59:37.119><c
• </c><00:59:41.960><c> heat</c> other backup than an air source heat other backup than an air source heat

Bills: HF1013 , HF1598 , HF1656 , HF2162

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

Keywords: energy, economic development, funding, renewable resources, Clean Energy Economy Minnesota, air ventilation, geothermal, school financing, Minnesota Climate Innovative Finance Authority, geothermal energy, renewable energy, construction funding, Como Zoo, energy efficiency, HF2162, Minnesota, planning grants, renewable development account, clean energy, Department of Commerce

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• Then we'll go to the pages, Democratic staff, and the majority policy advisor and majority research staff
• We'll now go to the Majority Policy Advisor. Thank you so much.
• We'll now go to the Majority Policy Advisor. We're in Chair Olson.
• And the rest of the majority staff. Good morning, Chairman and members.
• I am Conor Saccata, the House Majority Research nonpartisan intern.

Bills: HB2016 , HB2104 , HB2105 , HB2288 , HB2289

Committees: House Ways & Means , House House Ways & Means Committee of Reference

Keywords: tax penalties, filing, tax returns, administration, Arizona Revised Statutes, HB2288, foreign dividends, corporate income tax, Arizona tax, A.R.S. 43-1122, subtraction, gross income subtraction, multinational corporations, GILTI, global intangible low-taxed income, subpart F income, IRC 78 gross-up, foreign-source income, international tax conformity, corporate tax base

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• As Senator Gaynor mentioned, the vast majority of utility workers in the state of Washington are union
• The majority of whom are represented by Local 77, and I spend enough time in this committee with you
• drinking water sources.
• And this is a funding source that will only be around for nine years.
• However, source control is often the most cost-effective way to control contaminants.

Bills: SB5984 , SB6119 , SB6076

Committee: Senate Environment, Energy & Technology

Keywords: artificial intelligence, chatbots, regulation, technology, consumer protection, pollutants, tire regulation, 6PPD, environment, public safety, SB 6076, consumer-owned utilities, public utility districts, municipal procurement, competitive bidding, public works, clean energy, renewable energy, nonemitting generation, energy storage

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• It is about one energy source.
• </c><00:15:04.720><c> real</c> single energy source introduces real single energy source introduces real
• A second energy source is remain safe.
• And that is source of heat whatsoever.
• manufactured</c> A major challenge for manufactured A major challenge for manufactured housing<00:41

Bills: HF4234 , HF484 , HF483 , HF2614

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: HF4234, Minnesota private activity bonds, tax-exempt bonds, bond cap, aggregate bond limitation, residential rental projects, multifamily housing, affordable housing finance, housing bonds, public finance, bond allocation, private activity bond cap, Minnesota Statutes 474A.02, tax committee, natural gas, gas hookups, residential construction, energy policy, local control, state preemption

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• county that identifies a cesspool to construct or improve a wastewater treatment facility or nonpoint source
• county that identifies a cesspool to construct or improve a wastewater treatment facility or non-point source
• think my only one would be my former district in kind of like the Gila County area, for example, was a major

Bills: HB2029 , HB2096 , HB2116

Committees: Senate Natural Resources , Senate Senate Natural Resources Committee of Reference

Keywords: water conservation, grants, infrastructure, environmental protection, sustainability, cesspool remediation, cesspool replacement, forgivable principal, forgivable loan, wifa, water infrastructure finance authority, clean water revolving fund, drinking water revolving fund, wastewater infrastructure, on-site wastewater system, septic system, groundwater protection, public health, nonpoint source pollution, county water projects

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• If an agreement on a proposed CDE or home care agency administrative rate is not reached by a majority
• If an agreement on a proposed CDE or home care agency administrative rate is not reached by a majority
• Additionally, other separate funds are required for certain purposes, such as the capital projects fund for major
• Some of the sources of funding for the transportation vehicle fund in a district include state depreciation
• That said, the bill does make the use of fund sources more flexible for districts that are or could be

Bills: SB5109 , SB5835 , SB6065

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: mortgage lending, fraud, prosecution, financial regulations, consumer protection, retirement, lump sum payment, benefits, pension, financial security, SB 6065, school district transportation, transportation vehicle fund, pupil transportation, school buses, electric school buses, zero-emission buses, bus fleet electrification, charging stations, vehicle replacement

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• You know, it's a value we place on it, but it's a major challenge for the school districts to keep up

Bills: SB5841 , SB5922 , SB5858 , SB5943

Committee: Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education

Keywords: financial aid, postsecondary education, student support, application process, higher education access, school transportation, school buses, pupil transportation, transportation vehicle fund, school district finance, fund transfer, reimbursement schedule, depreciation schedule, zero-emission buses, electric school buses, bus electrification, charging stations, fueling stations, vehicle replacement, major repairs

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• </c> know there is hope for the vast majority know there is hope for the vast majority of<00:25:34.799
• That's where the majority of the cost comes in.
• And that donor can be sourced from a number of different directions.
• </c> sperm source, wherever that sperm source sperm source, wherever that sperm source may<00:40:57.599
• </c><01:42:54.480><c> of</c> structure has been a source of structure has been a source of considerable

Bills: HF1758 , HF4437 , HF4353

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: infertility, health insurance, fertility preservation, medical assistance, MinnesotaCare, prediction markets, sports betting, online wagering, event contracts, election betting, political betting, sportsbook, gambling regulation, lawful gambling license, Gambling Control Board, unauthorized gaming, esports betting, financial technology, payment processor, advertising restrictions

Bills: S0774 , S7028 , S7024 , S7026

Committee: Senate Governmental Oversight and Accountability

Keywords: mental health, first responders, employment benefits, 911 telecommunicators, nervous injuries, retirement, elected officials, Deferred Retirement Option Program, DROP, cost-of-living adjustment, trade secret, public records exemption, public meetings exemption, open government, sunset review, agency confidentiality, proprietary business information, proprietary confidential business information, confidential records, Florida public records law

Summary: The Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability met and first heard Senate Bill 774, which would extend workers’ compensation coverage for mental or nervous injuries, without a physical injury, to 911 public safety telecommunicators. The bill sponsor and multiple dispatchers, counselors, and association representatives testified in support, describing repeated exposure to traumatic calls, staffing shortages, and the need for mental health treatment and retention support. Senators praised dispatchers’ work and emphasized that they are first responders in practice. SB 774 was reported favorably by roll call vote, with one senator later recording an affirmative vote on the bill. The committee then considered SPB 7028, a retirement bill setting Florida Retirement System employer contribution rates beginning July 1, 2026, without changing the 3% employee contribution rate. It also allows certain elected officers to receive a DROP payout under specified conditions and provides an alternative cost-of-living adjustment for special risk retirees meeting service requirements. Firefighters, police, and sheriffs’ association representatives supported the measure as a recruitment and retention tool. The committee voted to submit SPB 7028 as a committee bill and reported it favorably. Finally, the committee took up SPB 7024 and SPB 7026, both government records exemption bills. SPB 7024 repeals the current public records/public meeting exemption for cybersecurity information and consolidates agency-specific cybersecurity exemptions into one agency-wide exemption. SPB 7026 does the same for trade secret records held by agencies. Neither bill drew questions or testimony, and both were submitted as committee bills and reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• mitigating cesspools across the state, so this is an advantageous way to take an existing funding source

Bills: HB2029 , HB2030 , HB2096

Committees: House Natural Resources, Energy & Water , House House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference

Keywords: water conservation, grants, infrastructure, environmental protection, sustainability, grant fund, Arizona water law, A.R.S. 49-1332, water efficiency, water reuse, education programs, public outreach, rainwater harvesting, gray water, graywater, drought-resistant landscaping, xeriscaping, turf removal, groundwater recharge, aquifer health