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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the functions and duties of the independent redistricting commission. [HB-3031]
[Elections ]
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the functions and duties of the independent redistricting commission.
Sponsored by: Rep. Donna Howard
Read First Time on 03/20/2025
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Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to the selection and oversight of Article V convention commissioners. [HB-634]
[Elections ]
[Ethics ]
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 6 providing for the selection and oversight of Article V commissioners if an Article V Convention is called and the Commonwealth is a participant; define terms; require the General Assembly to pass a commissioning resolution naming five commissioners to represent the Commonwealth in the convention; include in the resolution the commission, limitations, and allow the General Assembly to provide additional instructions; direct requirements for the commissioners; require the commissioners to execute an oath and the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Walker Wood Thomas
To Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (h) on 02/26/2025
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Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to jailer service cards issued by the Secretary of State. [SB-193]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 14 to provide for the issuance of jailer service cards by the Secretary of State to jailers who are currently serving or have previously served as jailers in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rick Girdler
3rd Reading, Passed 34-0 on 03/07/2025
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Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to voting rights. [SB-225]
[Voting Rights ]
[Elections ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to automatically restore the voting rights of persons convicted of certain felonies upon completion of their imprisonment, probation, or parole and automatically restore their civil rights five years after completion of their imprisonment, probation, or parole; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
Sponsored by: Sen. Keturah Herron
To State & Local Government (s) on 02/20/2025
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Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to election districts and making an appropriation therefor. [HB-628]
[Elections ]
[Voting Rights ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Ethics ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 5 to establish the Advisory Redistricting Commission, which shall be composed of members appointed by the General Assembly and members of the public at large; define terms; establish commissioner pay, conditions, powers, and duties; provide that commissioners' terms correlate with obligations of each census cycle; establish the conditions, powers, and duties of the commission; require the commission to draft redistricting plans for legislative and congressional districts, with parameters prescribed; establish standards
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Sponsored by: Rep. Anne Donworth
To Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (h) on 02/26/2025
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Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to elections. [HB-684]
[Elections ]
[Education ]
[Voting Rights ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
Amend KRS 117.045 to allow a lesser number of precinct officers when the State Board of Elections has approved a county board of elections' precinct consolidation plan; amend KRS 117.065 to require the county board of elections to notify local boards of education of its intent to use school buildings as voting places by December 1 of each year; require the county board of elections to specify which school buildings will be used; amend KRS 117.066 to conform; allow a county board of elections to request an amendment to its previously submitted precinct
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jennifer Henson Decker
Delivered To Secretary Of State (acts Ch. 125) on 03/28/2025
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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to elimination of the countywide polling place program. [HB-2990]
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[Voting Rights ]
Relating to elimination of the countywide polling place program.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joanne Shofner
Read First Time on 03/20/2025
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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress. [SJR-54]
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Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Birdwell
Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/24/2025
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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to single-family homes held by corporate owners for rental purposes; requiring information by and registration of certain corporate owners; authorizing a fee and civil penalty. [HB-2968]
[Real Estate ]
[Housing ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Property Tax ]
Relating to single-family homes held by corporate owners for rental purposes; requiring information by and registration of certain corporate owners; authorizing a fee and civil penalty.
Sponsored by: Rep. James Talarico
Read First Time on 03/20/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Commercial Law - Voice and Visual Likeness - Digital Replication Rights (Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act - NO FAKES Act) [SB-1025]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Arts and Culture ]
Establishing that each individual and a certain right holder have the right to authorize the use of the voice or visual likeness of the individual in a digital replica; providing that the right does not expire on the death of the individual and is transferable or licensable in a certain manner; providing that the right terminates after a certain period of time; requiring an online service to designate an agent for certain purposes; requiring the Secretary of State to maintain and make available certain information; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Johnny Mautz
Hearing 3/11 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/04/2025
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Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime. [SB-163]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Propose to amend Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude in all circumstances; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
Sponsored by: Sen. David P. Givens
To State & Local Government (s) on 02/18/2025
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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of this state over United States military installations with respect to certain subject matters. [SB-1271]
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[National Security ]
Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of this state over United States military installations with respect to certain subject matters.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kelly Hancock
Effective Immediately on 05/27/2025
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Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to state government. [SB-156]
Amend KRS 56.020 to insert gender-neutral language.
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Nemes
To State & Local Government (s) on 02/19/2025
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Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
A JOINT RESOLUTION applying for an Article V convention to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for federal government officials and members of Congress. [SJR-58]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Taxes ]
[Elections ]
[National Security ]
Apply to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraint on the federal government, limit the powers and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and members of Congress; direct the Secretary of State to send copies of the joint resolution to certain federal and state officials; state that the application should be continuing
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert M. Mills
To State & Local Government (s) on 02/18/2025
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Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to property exempt from taxation. [HB-503]
[Taxes ]
[Veterans ]
[Property Tax ]
[Military ]
Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to exempt from state and local property taxes real property maintained as the permanent residence of an owner who is an active-duty member or honorably discharged veteran of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Reserve Forces, or the Kentucky National Guard; require the owner to file paperwork with the local assessor to receive the exemption; provide that the exemptions supersede contrary provisions of Sections 170, 171, 172, and 174 of the Constitution of Kentucky; apply
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Sponsored by: Rep. William Lee Lawrence
To Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (h) on 02/21/2025
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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the unlawful altering of election procedures; providing a civil penalty. [HB-2773]
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[Voting Rights ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
Relating to the unlawful altering of election procedures; providing a civil penalty.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Metcalf
Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/09/2025
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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the display of certain information on the secretary of state's Internet website prior to the completion of an online voter registration application. [HB-2785]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Data Privacy ]
Relating to the display of certain information on the secretary of state's Internet website prior to the completion of an online voter registration application.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eugene Wu
Referred To State Affairs on 05/13/2025
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Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to elections. [HB-472]
[Elections ]
[Voting Rights ]
Amend KRS 118.125, relating to primary elections, to remove the requirement that two registered voters from a candidate's party and district or jurisdiction must sign the candidate's notification and declaration; amend KRS 118A.060 to remove the requirement that two registered voters from a judicial candidate's district or circuit must sign the candidate's petition for nomination; amend KRS 118A.100 to remove the requirement that two registered voters from a judicial candidate's district or circuit must sign the candidate's petition for nomination;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Josh Calloway
To Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (h) on 02/14/2025
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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities. [HB-2752]
[Real Estate ]
[Immigration ]
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Cody Joe Harris
Read First Time on 03/19/2025
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Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to local transient room taxes. [HB-490]
[Taxes ]
[Tourism ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Amend KRS 91A.390 to require a quarterly filing of local transient room taxes for a person that facilitates the rental of the accommodations by brokering, coordinating, or in any other way arranging for the rental; create new section of KRS Chapter 91A.345 to 91A.394 to require local governing bodies who assess various local transient room taxes to provide information to the Secretary of State regarding those taxes and require the Secretary of State to develop a standard return, methods for electronic filing and payment, and publish contact information
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Sponsored by: Rep. Patrick Flannery
Taken From Appropriations & Revenue (h) on 02/28/2025