Bills: SB6046

Committee: House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans

Keywords: SB 6046, Civil Air Patrol, Washington Military Department, Washington Division of Civil Air Patrol, volunteer air patrol, search and rescue, disaster relief, cadet training, communications support, cyber security, emergency response, governor call-up, active state service, federally chartered Civil Air Patrol, Washington Wing, Title 38 RCW, military department, tribal cooperation, public safety aviation, aerospace cadets

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• Under this title, we don't have that prohibition, do we? The bills are actually the same on this.
• Under this title, we don't have that prohibition, do we? The bills are actually the same on this.
• They can work in their Title X federal capacity, which is the status that they're currently in.
• They can work in their Title 10 federal capacity, which is the status that they're currently in.

Bills: SB6046

Committee: House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans

Keywords: SB 6046, Civil Air Patrol, Washington Military Department, Washington Division of Civil Air Patrol, volunteer air patrol, search and rescue, disaster relief, cadet training, communications support, cyber security, emergency response, governor call-up, active state service, federally chartered Civil Air Patrol, Washington Wing, Title 38 RCW, military department, tribal cooperation, public safety aviation, aerospace cadets

Bills: SB6084 , SB6044 , SB5950 , SB6046 , SB5763 , SB5784

Committee: Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections

Keywords: elections, double voting, voting twice, multiple voting, same-day election, primary election, general election, special election, cross-state voting, ballot fraud, election fraud, voter misconduct, RCW 29A.84.660, State v. Padilla, civil infraction, class C felony, Secretary of State, Washington elections, election law, voter eligibility

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• So that's not a full<02:38:29.520><c> and</c><02:38:29.760><c> open</c><02:38:30.000><c> and</c><02:38
• And the gentleman<02:38:37.680><c> is</c><02:38:38.000><c> on</c><02:38:38.160><c> the</c><02:38:38.240
• Uh and<02:38:40.640><c> um</c><02:38:40.880><c> and</c><02:38:41.120><c> we</c><02:38:41.280><c> are<
• Uh and<02:38:43.920><c> so</c><02:38:44.720><c> I</c><02:38:44.960><c> have</c><02:38:45.040><c> a</c
• ><02:38:45.200><c> question</c><02:38:45.359><c> for</c><02:38:45.600><c> my</c><02:38:45.840><c> rules

Bills: SJR13 , HB1969 , HR1223 , HR426 , HR430

Keywords: SJR13, S.J.Res. 13, joint resolution, Congressional Review Act, CRA, OCC, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the Treasury, bank merger, bank mergers, Bank Merger Act, business combinations, merger review, financial regulation, banking regulation, bank consolidation, regulatory disapproval, federal banking rule, rule repeal, Public Law 119-19

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• The Speaker pro tempore: The Clerk will report the title.
• Our title exceeds our $1 billion construction.
• Our title exceeds our $1 billion construction.
• Our title exceeds our $1 billion construction.
• Our title exceeds our $1 billion construction.

Bills: HB1969 , HB1701 , HR1 , HR435 , SJR31 , HR436

Keywords: veterans, VA, Department of Veterans Affairs, suicide prevention, mental health, emergent suicide care, Columbia Protocol, Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale, Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, No Wrong Door for Veterans Act, title 38, adaptive prostheses, prosthetic devices, recreational activities, sports prosthetics, pension payments, veterans benefits, Veterans Affairs Committee, suicide screening, crisis care

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• You know,<00:38:01.040><c> don't</c><00:38:01.280><c> take</c><00:38:01.440><c> it</c><00:38:01.920><
• c> from</c><00:38:02.160><c> me,</c><00:38:02.400><c> but</c><00:38:02.640><c> take</c><00:38:02.800>
• Mr. chair.<00:38:29.760><c> For</c><00:38:29.920><c> me,</c><00:38:30.320><c> I</c><00:38:30.560><c>
• know</c><00:38:31.359><c> being</c><00:38:31.599><c> on</c><00:38:31.760><c> the</c><00:38:31.920><c>
• here in<00:38:36.720><c> this</c><00:38:36.880><c> chamber,</c><00:38:37.760><c> I</c><00:38:37.920>

Bills: HB1969 , HB1701 , HR1 , HR435 , SJR31 , HR436

Keywords: veterans, VA, Department of Veterans Affairs, suicide prevention, mental health, emergent suicide care, Columbia Protocol, Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale, Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, No Wrong Door for Veterans Act, title 38, adaptive prostheses, prosthetic devices, recreational activities, sports prosthetics, pension payments, veterans benefits, Veterans Affairs Committee, suicide screening, crisis care

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• HR 1107, a bill to amend title 38, bill.
• 38, United States bill to amend Title 38, United States Code,<04:16:23.120><c> to</c><04:16:23.439><
• The title of the bill: Union Calendar No. 218, H.R. 3579, a bill to amend Title 38, United States Code
• title 38, United States a bill to amend title 38, United States Code,<05:35:22.080><c> to</c><05:35:
• Code</c><07:00:29.760><c> to</c> to amend title 38 United States Code to to amend title 38 United States

Bills: HB1558 , HB3400 , HJR117 , HB4446 , HB3494 , HB3481 , HB2701 , HB2034 , HB3854 , HB3951 , HB3579 , HB2721 , HB3767 , HB1860 , HB2334 , HR1107 , HB3426 , HB3427 , HR452 , HB5100

Keywords: financial management, government oversight, budgeting, accountability, reporting, federal financial management, government accountability, oversight, taxpayer funds, Office of Management and Budget, OMB, Chief Financial Officer, CFO, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, internal controls, financial reporting, financial audits, governmentwide financial management plan, financial management status report, performance metrics

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• The Clerk: H.R. 695, an act to amend Title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special
• THE CLERK: H.R. 695, AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 38 UNITED STATES CODE TO INCREASE THE RATE OF THE SPECIAL
• The Clerk will report the title of the bill.
• THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE TITLE OF THE BILL.
• The Clerk will report the title.

Bills: HR878 , HB2659 , HB1608 , HB2261 , SB260 , HB5078 , HB2212 , HR782 , SB2392

Keywords: cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, CISA, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, FBI, interagency task force, Volt Typhoon, People’s Republic of China, PRC, state-sponsored cyber actors, Chinese cyber threats, cyber espionage, critical infrastructure protection, homeland security, national security, information sharing, threat intelligence, digital forensics, sector risk management agencies

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• Start with House Resolution 38 by Representative Owen. And Ms.
• This is House Resolution 38 by Representative Owen.
• There is a motion by Representative Edmonston to report H.R. 38 favorably.
• Seeing no objection, H.R. 38 is reported favorably. Next, we'll go to H.C.R. 61. And we'll have Ms.
• Is that your title? Chief Deputy with First Assistant. Chief Deputy.

Bills: HR38 , HR96 , HR160 , HCR31 , HCR61 , HB578 , HB668 , HB1198 , SCR19 , SB66 , SB68 , SB76 , SB139 , SB336 , SB475

Committee: House Civil Law and Procedure

Keywords: privacy rights, surveillance, USA Patriot Act, FISA, Fourth Amendment, civil liberties, government oversight, civil bench warrants, judgment debtors, notification process, judgment debtor examination, Louisiana State Law Institute, property transfer, public records doctrine, bad faith, real estate law, HCR 31, House Concurrent Resolution 31, foreign entities, foreign corporation

Bills: SB6084 , SB6044 , SB5950 , SB6046 , SB5763 , SB6215 , SB6160 , SB6123 , SB6049 , SB6164 , SB6313 , SB5784 , SB5046 , SB5489

Committee: Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections

Keywords: elections, double voting, voting twice, multiple voting, same-day election, primary election, general election, special election, cross-state voting, ballot fraud, election fraud, voter misconduct, RCW 29A.84.660, State v. Padilla, civil infraction, class C felony, Secretary of State, Washington elections, election law, voter eligibility

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• The Clerk will report the title of the resolution.
• The Clerk will report the title.
• The Speaker pro tempore: The Clerk will report the title of the bill.
• The Clerk shall report the title of the bill. The Clerk: H.R. 4922.
• The Clerk will report the title of the bill.

Bills: HB1670 , HR493 , HR492 , HR491 , HB5140 , HB4922 , HR713 , HR721 , HB2721 , HR707

Keywords: fertility, health benefits, family planning, assisted reproductive technology, employees, fertility treatment, ART, in vitro fertilization, IVF, infertility, family building, reproductive health, oocyte preservation, sperm preservation, embryo preservation, artificial insemination, gamete donation, embryo genetic testing, federal employee health benefits, FEHB

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• There was a longer line than I realized in your in your title.
• I could not agree with the title.
• specific amount to suggest, however we would ask the committee to consider the factors contained within 38

Bills: SB124 , SB201 , SB275 , SB410 , SB478 , SB607 , SB610 , SB611 , SB654 , SB702 , SB787 , SB831 , SB892

Committee: Senate Senate Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, disciplinary procedures, accountability, personnel actions, whistleblower protection, cancer, military, aircrew, veterans, health study, toxins, morbidity, mortality, service members, mental health, community care, accessibility, treatment programs, substance abuse, appointments

Summary: During the meeting, various members engaged in extensive discussions surrounding 15 proposed bills related to veterans' affairs. Notably, concerns regarding recent VA workforce changes sparked debates, particularly about potential cuts and their implications for veterans' care and benefits. Chairman Moran emphasized the need for thoughtful reforms and coordination with stakeholders, urging responsible measures to prevent negatively impacting service delivery. The meeting highlighted a significant bipartisan effort to enhance veterans' access to essential health services, particularly in light of recent challenges faced by the VA workforce. Senator Blumenthal's assertions about the urgent plight of veterans due to cuts in personnel drew strong reactions, showcasing the deep concern among committee members regarding the current state of veteran services.

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• c><00:38:15.359><c> it</c><00:38:15.599><c> was</c><00:38:16.320><c> and</c><00:38:16.560><c> by</c><
• one</c><00:38:18.640><c> issue</c><00:38:19.040><c> it's</c><00:38:19.200><c> a</c><00:38:19.440><c>
• So the<00:38:23.200><c> legislature</c><00:38:23.760><c> gets</c><00:38:24.000><c> a</c><00:38:24.240
• ><c> and</c><00:38:26.400><c> we</c><00:38:26.560><c> hope</c><00:38:26.720><c> it's</c><00:38:26.880

Bills: HF3540 , HF3522 , HF3544

Committee: House Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Keywords: veterans rights, employment discrimination, human rights, Minnesota laws, protected classes, veterans, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans affairs, Secret War in Laos, SGU veteran, Hmong veterans, Laotian veterans, honor guard, military funeral honors, state veterans cemetery, burial eligibility, veterans home, temporary closure, state active service, National Guard

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• HR27, a bill to amend Title 38, United HR27, a bill to amend Title 38, United States<04:18:35.840><c>
• The clerk will report the title of the bill, H.R. 1147, a bill to amend Title 38, United States Code,
• </c><04:28:38.800><c> Code,</c> to amend Title 38, United States Code, to amend Title 38, United States
• </c><05:29:46.480><c> 38,</c><05:29:46.958><c> United</c> 1364, a bill to amend Title 38, United 1364
• 38, United States bill to amend Title 38, United States Code,<05:40:41.040><c> to</c><05:40:41.200><

Bills: HR1286 , HR1263 , HB1578 , HR1364 , HB2201 , HB1823 , HB1815 , HR1147 , HR217 , HB1701 , HB1453 , HR1223

Keywords: trade policy, tariffs, trade enforcement, workers rights, labor standards, environmental standards, Buy America, domestic content, offshoring, manufacturing jobs, factory closures, family farmers, small business, supply chains, dumping, countervailing duties, antidumping, trade agreements, USMCA, investor-state dispute settlement

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• ><c> if</c><00:38:06.560><c> you</c><00:38:06.800><c> don't</c><00:38:06.960><c> if</c><00:38:07.440>
• </c><00:38:40.640><c> So</c><00:38:40.880><c> diagnosis</c><00:38:41.599><c> has</c><00:38:41.839><c>
• &gt;&gt; No,<00:38:47.520><c> what</c><00:38:47.599><c> does</c><00:38:47.680><c> it</c><00:38:47.839
• &gt;&gt; A<00:38:49.280><c> diagnosis</c><00:38:50.160><c> under</c><00:38:51.280><c> this</c><00:38:
• You do an assessment.<00:38:54.320><c> You</c><00:38:54.480><c> do</c><00:38:54.640><c> an</c><00:38:

Bills: HF3521 , HF3563 , HF82 , HF2689 , HF1794 , HF3544 , HF3516 , HF1752

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

Keywords: hospital moratorium, hospital construction, bed capacity, hospital expansion, health care facilities, hospital licensing, safety-net hospital, level I trauma center, Ramsey County, Minnesota health law, hospital beds, new hospital exception, certificate of need, inpatient capacity, emergency care, trauma services, health system regulation, state moratorium, hospital modernization, health infrastructure

Bills: SF300 , SSB1161

Committee: Joint Transportation

Keywords: vehicle title, certificate of title, replacement title, lost title, destroyed title, duplicate title, county treasurer, Department of Transportation, DOT, motor vehicle, lienholder, security interest, title fee, county general fund, retroactive applicability, Iowa Code 321.42, Iowa Code 321.152, school bus driver, authorization, education department

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• So I welcome that input, certainly willing to strike title.
• Yes, I think I would be open to that or striking title for future discussion or amendments.
• And since you already agreed to strike title, it's probably easier just to strike title than fix it before
• When the amendment is made, we can put the title back on it on the floor, and send it over.
• For clarity, title is still stricken off of this, correct? That is correct.

Bills: HB3183 , HB2999 , HB3787 , HB3499 , HJR1023

Committee: House Rules

Keywords: electric utilities, grid congestion, transmission technology, advanced power flow controllers, dynamic line rating, energy efficiency, nondisclosure agreements, public officials, transparency, government accountability, utility infrastructure, election, qualified elector, municipal office, school board, registration requirements, HB3499, special judge, special judges, court jurisdiction

Bills: HB2993 , HB3850 , HB3595 , HB3763 , HB3760 , HB4272 , HB3277 , HB3148 , HB3651 , HB3323 , HB4287 , HB4105 , HB3304 , HB3345

Committee: House Public Safety

Keywords: rural law enforcement, grant fund, public safety, financial assistance, coordination districts, grant funding, law enforcement coordinators, municipal assistance, education, inmates, literacy, high school equivalency, Department of Corrections, parole, rehabilitation, HB3595, Safer Counties Revolving Fund, Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, county grants, traffic barrier equipment

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• the word 'deputy,' the words 'federal law enforcement agent or officer' and number 2 by amending the title
• Word 'marshal,' the words 'state trooper' and number 2 by amending the title to conform, submitted by
• Also, at least 38 other states have similar provisions requiring reporting of various types of injuries
• just go ahead and make your way to the mic over here and go ahead and introduce yourself and your title

Bills: SB1936 , SB1612 , SB1543 , SB1260 , SB1988 , SB1859 , SB2041 , SB1257 , HB4272 , HB3277 , HB3148 , HB3651 , HB3323 , HB4287 , HB4105 , HB3304 , HB3345

Committee: Senate Public Safety

Keywords: forfeiture, criminal offenses, law enforcement, Class D1 offenses, property seizure, SB1612, mandatory reporting, violent injury reporting, gunshot wound, stab wound, poisoning, burn injury, explosive injury, medical reporting, healthcare providers, law enforcement notification, evidence preservation, patient video records, confidentiality waiver, misdemeanor penalty

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• A bonded title is sometimes sought where a title is not pursued through the title application process
• title that officially confirms ownership.
• for title disputes, fraud, and vehicle theft.
• Once approved, the title bond is valid for 3 years.
• And so they need a mechanism to obtain a title, a free and clear title, free of any lienholder.

Bills: SB215 , SB1104 , SB1351 , SB1931 , SB2245 , SB2589 , SB2707 , SB2807 , SB1423 , SB1568

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: education, funding, school districts, local control, equity, digital identification, identity verification, Department of Public Safety, Texas legislature, wireless communication, Texas, technology, identification program, fee structure, wireless devices, public safety, hunting license, handgun license, fingerprinting, dealer license

Summary: The Senate Committee on Transportation heard several bills, mostly local memorial highway designations and transportation-related regulatory measures. Senator Hinojosa presented SB 1351 to designate part of US 281 in Hidalgo County as the Jose Rodriguez Lua Memorial Highway in honor of a Border Patrol processing coordinator killed by a drunk driver; a family member testified emotionally in support, and the bill was left pending. The committee also heard and left pending SB 2245 on bonded titles for vehicles when a lienholder has gone out of business, SB 1568 on animal-friendly specialty license plates with a second “spay, neuter, adopt” plate, SB 2589 on handling closed county roads in Webb County, SB 1104 on allowing large retailers to use one fingerprinted employee of record across multiple Texas locations, SB 1423 naming the Bill Stout Parkway in Longview, and SB 1931 naming part of US 83 the Rodolfo Valdez Memorial Highway. Most of these bills drew supportive testimony or were presented as local measures with no opposition. The committee also took up broader policy bills. SB 215 would create a digital identification program for Texas driver’s licenses and certain other licenses, but the sponsor said he was mainly laying the bill out for discussion and study; testimony was limited and the bill was left pending. SB 2707 would clarify that government entities such as TxDOT and the military remain exempt from fees on oversized/overweight permit authority, though a county commissioner raised questions about road-use impacts and fee revenue. SB 2807 drew the most discussion: it would prevent a motor carrier’s use of safety technology, training, and related practices from being used as evidence that an independent contractor is actually an employee. Supporters said the bill would encourage adoption of safety tools like cameras and braking systems without increasing misclassification risk, while opponents from the trial lawyers’ side warned the wording could conflict with existing labor-code definitions and create litigation. The sponsor and committee members discussed possible clarifying floor amendments. After public testimony, the committee voted on the pending bills. All measures were reported favorably on 6-0 votes, with committee substitutes adopted where applicable. SB 1351, SB 1423, SB 1568, SB 1931, SB 2245, SB 2589, SB 2707, SB 2807, and SB 2841 were all sent to the full Senate, and several were recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee recessed subject to the call of the chair after completing the votes.