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• three years, demonstrating how it will balance energy, water, and computing performance to maximize efficiency
• Some have already put in some regulatory standards, and others are considering it across the nation.
• Next is House Bill 2426 relating to improving efficiency and appeals to the PCHB.
• Our goal with anything is to expedite and make sure we're efficient and we're building things in the
• Our goal with anything is to expedite and make sure we're efficient and we're building thing in the state

Bills: HB2338, HB2367, HB2426, HB2606

Keywords: weatherization, energy efficiency, community projects, sustainability, environment, coal-fired plant, preferential treatment, energy policy, electric generation, regulatory reform, pollution control, efficiency, appeals process, environmental regulation, hearing board, data protection, privacy, performance measures, reporting requirements, office of privacy

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• If we can make things easier because government can get tied up in a lot of regulatory action, and we
• If we can make things easier because government can get tied up in a lot of regulatory action, and we
• Love a government efficiency bill.
• I'm in a similar spirit, glad to see Commissioner Upthegrove prioritizing efficiencies.
• We're going to go ahead and open the public hearing on House Bill 2454, reducing regulatory burdens on

Bills: HB2104, HB2348, HB2454

Keywords: aviation, wildland fires, funding, disaster relief, emergency response, timber sales, land sales, process efficiency, legislation, department language, regulatory burdens, small producers, infrastructure materials, economic growth, manufacturing, 904, all

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• On behalf of the Coalition for Regulatory Efficiency and Reform, and you will be testifying neutrally
• I am Rod Bortolon here on behalf of- behalf of the Coalition for Regulatory Efficiency and Reform.
• Members again Rod Bordelon coalition for regulatory efficiency and reform we are And I am testifying
• The Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office very closely resembles the Virginia Office of Regulatory Management
• I'm proud to be here today to support House Bill 10, the creation of the Texas Regulatory Efficiency

Bills: HB10, HB 12, HB675, HB10, HB12

Keywords: regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel

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• technology necessary to maintaining the technology necessary to maintaining the technology necessary to efficiently
• handle cell phone calls to efficiently handle cell phone calls to efficiently handle cell phone calls

Bills: HB 10, HB 12, HB 147, HB 1522, HB 422, HB 675, HB 204, HB 748, HB 912

Keywords: regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel

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• The Delivery of Government Efficiency. Okay, Government Efficiency.
• The goal is to make things more efficient.
• We just see a massive a massive effect on efficiency, right?
• As written, the bill allows the governor to select all members of the Texas Regulatory Agency Efficiency
• It provides incredible efficiencies.

Bills: HB10, HB 12, HB147, HB1522, HB422, HB675, HB204, HB748, HB912

Keywords: regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel

Bills: SB89, SB54, SB127, SB128, SB77, SB78, SB100, SB101, SB102, SB103, SB113, SB126, SB122, SB136

Keywords: pilotage, commission, statewide laws, maritime regulation, repeal, sunset law, Alabama Surface Mining Commission, environmental regulation, mining, state commission, Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling, state agency, continuous operation, government efficiency, sickle cell disease, healthcare, regulatory commission, public health, 911 services, 911 Board

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• It's a good government efficiency bill. You've probably voted for it before.
• So that's why we support more efficiency in DNR's timber sale program.
• So to the extent that DNR's timber sale program can be a little bit more efficient, this is a good thing
• This is intended to help DNR be more efficient and effective in our ability to auction...
• This is intended to help DNR be more efficient and effective in our ability to auction timber sales and

Bills: SB5930, SB6075, SB6216, SB6233

Keywords: irrigation districts, director contracts, beneficial interests, transparency, governance, mitigation, habitat conservation, property rights, landowner compensation, fairness in mitigation, critical habitat, species preservation, riparian protection, salmon recovery, watershed planning, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Ecology, habitat conservation account, conservation easement, noxious weed control

Bills: SB 483, SB 522, SB 783, SB 1239, SB 1254, SB 1255, SB 1259, SB 1341, SB 1664, SB 1762, SB 1856, SB 1877, SB 1977

Keywords: utility, proprietary information, customer data, data protection, electric service, customer information, emergency communication, electric utility, privacy, certification, public accountants, interstate licensing, accounting, regulatory amendment, energy efficiency, construction regulations, building codes, Texas, sustainability, cost-effectiveness

Bills: SB 483, SB 522, SB 783, SB 1239, SB 1254, SB 1255, SB 1259, SB 1341, SB 1664, SB 1762, SB 1856, SB 1877, SB 1977

Keywords: utility, proprietary information, customer data, data protection, electric service, customer information, emergency communication, electric utility, privacy, certification, public accountants, interstate licensing, accounting, regulatory amendment, energy efficiency, construction regulations, building codes, Texas, sustainability, cost-effectiveness

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• If we can start with a hearing on House Bill 2219, enhancing the operational efficiency of child care
• We often hear how complex the state, county, and city regulatory infrastructure can be for providers.
• This bill matters because it improves operational efficiency without compromising child safety.
• Efficiency is not the opposite of quality.
• regulatory environment.

Bills: HB1544, HB2219, HB2253

Keywords: child welfare, risk assessment, investigation, child abuse, neglect, HB 2219, child care licensing, early learning, DCYF, Department of Children Youth and Families, Washington child care, preschool licensing, family child care, child care centers, nature-based child care, outdoor preschool, mixed-age ratios, staff-to-child ratio, group size, zero tolerance

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• The job of the task force will be to review the efficiency, effectiveness, and necessity of all state

Bills: HJR1032, SB1273, SB1433

Keywords: HJR1032, House Joint Resolution 1032, Service Oklahoma, administrative rules, rule repeal, joint resolution, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 670:15-1-10, OAC 670:15-1-14, agency regulation, legislative oversight, Secretary of State, Oklahoma Register, rulemaking, permanent rules, administrative code, state government, task force, agency review, board review

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• The job of the task force will be to review the efficiency, effectiveness, and necessity of all state

Bills: HJR1032, SB1273, SB1433

Keywords: HJR1032, House Joint Resolution 1032, Service Oklahoma, administrative rules, rule repeal, joint resolution, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 670:15-1-10, OAC 670:15-1-14, agency regulation, legislative oversight, Secretary of State, Oklahoma Register, rulemaking, permanent rules, administrative code, state government, task force, agency review, board review

Summary: The Senate Administrative Rules Committee met to discuss upcoming rule-review packets and then considered three measures sponsored by Senator Bergstrom. Chairman Bergstrom said the committee’s first packet covered judiciary rules, a second packet on education would follow, and members were expected to review the materials and raise questions so agencies could provide written responses. Senate Bill 1273 created the Oklahoma State Agency, Board, and Commission Review Task Force to examine the efficiency, effectiveness, and necessity of state agencies, boards, and commissions and recommend legislative action. Members asked about overlap with existing committee work and whether the task force would require staff or create a fiscal impact. Bergstrom said it would use existing House and Senate staff and should have no fiscal impact. The bill passed 9-0. Senate Bill 1433, the Guidance Transparency Act, would require state agencies to publicly disclose guidance documents, memos, bulletins, and similar materials in a searchable database so they cannot function as undisclosed rules. Bergstrom said the measure was intended to prevent agencies from regulating through unofficial guidance and that the governor’s office and Secretary of State supported it. After questions about staffing and whether agencies could evade disclosure, the bill passed 7-2. House Joint Resolution 1032 would align Service Oklahoma rules with existing law and prior executive action regarding changes to birth certificates and state IDs related to sex or gender identity changes; Bergstrom said the rules, not statutes, were being moved. It passed 7-2. The meeting ended with Bergstrom urging members to review the rule packets and submit questions before adjournment.

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• If an objective of a review is efficiency, economy and efficiency, that That is where they would look
• reviews, because we're also creating a regulatory efficiency office. state auditor's office.
• So the the regulatory efficiency which would be HB 10 slash SB 14.
• . efficiency, decision-making speed, and citizen engagement.
• And it also encourages the efficient.

Bills: HB512, HB2248, HB2679, HB2832, HB3112, HB3368, HB3490, HB3512, HB3623, HB3666, HB3700, HB3711, HB3770, HB3963

Keywords: grievance procedures, state agency, employee rights, workplace regulations, employment law, employees, employment actions, appeal, state employees, workplace rights, disciplinary actions, employment conditions, employment disputes, job protections, public information, transparency, government accountability, information access, notification requirements, federal funding

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• Agencies are required to report certain performance data about the permits it issues to the Office for Regulatory
• Agencies are required to report certain performance data about the permits it issues to the Office for Regulatory
• It's about accountability, efficiency, and making sure projects that are ready to build can move forward
• Permitting challenges can slow or even stop that work, and improving efficiency in this process is a
• Thank you to my timeliest panel for demonstrating efficiency.

Bills: HB2198, HB2401, HB2462, HB2419, HB2210, HB2205, HB2249

Keywords: regulatory efficiency, permitting, licensing, executive order, state government, commission, gender equity, boys, men, advocacy, state policy, unpiloted aircraft, drones, regulation, airspace safety, privacy, address confidentiality, administrative law judges, privacy protection, staff employment

Bills: SB7, SB13, SB14, SB15, SB7, SB13, SB14, SB15, SB7, SB13, SB14, SB15

Keywords: gender designation, civil penalties, private civil rights, multiple-occupancy spaces, Texas Women's Privacy Act, impact fees, water conservation, reuse projects, developers, builders, local government, infrastructure, water efficiency, law enforcement, confidentiality, personnel files, employee records, misconduct, real property, fraud

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• So wouldn't you agree with me that it's more efficient if it's in a data, let's just call it.
• That would probably be more efficient.
• We appreciate the chair's longstanding commitment to transparent and efficient government.
• Yeah, fantastic, but that's, yeah, that's efficient, but it's also.
• And probably less efficiency as well. Sure. But we'll talk. Definitely talk about it.

Bills: HB 111, HB1545, HB2145, HB2467, HB2520, HB4136, HB4181, HB4214, HB4218, HB4219, HB4359, HB4437, HB4822, HB111

Keywords: Texas Public Information Act, open records, public records, government transparency, confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, governmental body, Chapter 552, public information law, nonprofit association, quasi-governmental entity, economic development, trade secrets, proprietary information, commercial financial information, Alamo restoration, local workforce board, TDCJ contract facility, civil commitment facility, water supply corporation

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: dentistry, botulinum toxin, aesthetic treatments, dental regulation, training, electricity, transmission services, municipal consent, utility regulations, construction, state highways, ethics, compliance, licensing, government, transparency, landlord, tenant rights, repair obligations, housing conditions

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• The Committee on Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency called the meeting to order.
• House Bill 2875 gives cities and emerging tech companies like Zipline the regulatory clarity we both
• The current Department of Environmental Quality regulatory frameworks for public and semi-public spas
• We believe this is a common-sense bill that would reduce regulatory impact on small businesses while
• This is about the people wanting government to be efficient in making sure they have power available.

Bills: HB2051, HB2324, HB2439, HB2457, HB2686, HB2837, HB2875, HB2953

Keywords: AHCCCS, lactation care, breastfeeding, health services, healthcare access, HB2324, fire code, fire marshal, state fire marshal, municipalities, cities and towns, county-owned buildings, county buildings, intergovernmental agreement, IGA, fire inspection, occupancy certificate, building inventory, local government, county government

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• for a yes vote today on this, I think, creative and really smart proposal that will improve the efficiency
• for a yes vote today on this, I think, creative and really smart proposal that will improve the efficiency
• This, I think, is a creative and really smart proposal that will improve the efficiency of the permitting
• I believe it will lead to additional efficiencies with the Pollution Control Hearings Board, and critically
• I believe it will lead to additional efficiencies with the Pollution Control Hearings Board, and critically

Bills: HB2436, HB2322, HB2343, HB1420, HB2426, HB2271, HB2215, HB2421, HB2301, HB2296

Keywords: oil tanker, tank vessel, restricted waters, Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, Rosario Strait, Admiralty Inlet, Discovery Island, New Dungeness, tug escort, pilotage, marine safety, spill prevention, oil transport, petroleum shipment, coast guard authorization, Board of Pilotage Commissioners, articulated tug barge, bunker vessel, refueling vessel

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• In Yakima County, there was a nitrate concern with private dairies who then had to implement regulatory
• In terms of the kilowatt-hour fee, it is designed to encourage energy efficiency as well as, I believe
• Lastly, this bill also will provide funding for energy efficiency, which frees up power for other uses
• , while keeping. this bill also will provide funding for energy efficiency, which frees up power for
• This efficiency effectively subsidizes our residential market, keeping our power rates affordable for

Bills: HB2515, HB2343, HB2301, HB2272, HB2367

Keywords: energy facilities, large energy use, regulation, state oversight, infrastructure, water quality, game farms, public health, environmental protection, regulatory oversight, extended producer responsibility, paint waste management, environmental regulations, sustainability, recycling, ski areas, winter sports, terminology update, recreation, regulatory changes