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Mersky

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128. She's now speaking forcefully in summary over the implications of the bill
Thu Aug 12, 2021, 09:52 AM
Aug 2021

Would like to figure out how to post the transcript. Am accustomed to federal records of such, but admittedly, less so for the state.

Link to livestream Mersky Aug 2021 #1
Currently Sen Whitmire and Sen Alvarado were discussing the bunk poll watcher provision Mersky Aug 2021 #2
Currently Sen Whitmire and Sen Alvarado were discussing the bunk poll watcher provision Mersky Aug 2021 #2
Duped it, d'oh! Mersky Aug 2021 #4
You duped it so well that there is no post #3. TexasTowelie Aug 2021 #103
Is highlighting how hard it is to find assistance during this time of nursing shortages Mersky Aug 2021 #5
do they have a quorum?? ColinC Aug 2021 #6
No idea what's happening in the House Mersky Aug 2021 #9
Texas is already one of the hardest states to vote in Mersky Aug 2021 #7
She yields to a question as long as it doesn't remove her from the floor Mersky Aug 2021 #8
Discussing with Sen Blanco about the poll watchers Mersky Aug 2021 #10
Whoa, Blanco mentioned a case where a voter called into a hotline Mersky Aug 2021 #11
Do we know if a poll watcher is allowed to touch a ballot? Mersky Aug 2021 #12
Heard testimony from hundreds of Texans; most of which were opposed to this bill Mersky Aug 2021 #13
Madame Chair, I will yield for questions if it does not remove me from the floor. Mersky Aug 2021 #14
Page 1 -- highlighting new language Mersky Aug 2021 #15
Alvarado - that's not the only unfunded mandate 👀 Mersky Aug 2021 #16
Page 2 - if the registrar determines that the voter is not eligible to vote Mersky Aug 2021 #17
Wondering when we'd get to citizenship Mersky Aug 2021 #18
When we get to the nut cuttin' on this one ... yet another unfunded mandate 🥜 Mersky Aug 2021 #19
How many FTE's will be imposed on agencies based upon this ruse Mersky Aug 2021 #20
I recommend listening in Mersky Aug 2021 #21
The 22,000 hours spent by the AG's office lead to nowhere Mersky Aug 2021 #22
There's not a whole lot on ballot harvesting, mostly big government Mersky Aug 2021 #23
Oooooo talking about eliminating the word, "complaint" Mersky Aug 2021 #24
Line 33 - reminding republicans at home - not a lot of security, lots of big government Mersky Aug 2021 #25
Wants to talk about Houston Mersky Aug 2021 #26
Does this bill outlaw drive thru voting? Mersky Aug 2021 #27
Democrats and republicans signed off on this plan Mersky Aug 2021 #28
This bill is a great big pile of shift Mersky Aug 2021 #29
Repubs are offended, Gutierrez asks if they want to censor his comments Mersky Aug 2021 #30
A polling place must not be in a tent? Mersky Aug 2021 #31
Is a manner in which to shave votes Mersky Aug 2021 #32
We have county administrators somewhere in the debate today Mersky Aug 2021 #33
He's nostalgic for the days of local control, the better days w/his colleagues when he was respected Mersky Aug 2021 #34
Page 4 Opening and closing polls Mersky Aug 2021 #35
New language and no mention of fraud, but local control Mersky Aug 2021 #36
Tabulating machines - regarding the wireless components Mersky Aug 2021 #37
County clerks and checklists Mersky Aug 2021 #38
Lol, Gutierrez spoke only Spanish as child, watched a lot of westerns Mersky Aug 2021 #39
Page 5, line 5 Mersky Aug 2021 #40
Line 67 - temporary structure Mersky Aug 2021 #41
And yet, more language at the bottom about needing to let the Sec State know Mersky Aug 2021 #42
Page 7 - needs answers from Hughes about how this is about fraud & not making it harder on counties Mersky Aug 2021 #43
Who's going to pay for the surveillance systems needed in large counties? Mersky Aug 2021 #44
Now the county has to livestream in Bexar County - we've gotta hire Mersky Aug 2021 #45
This bill has had a lot of talking points; a lot of sound bites Mersky Aug 2021 #46
Page 7, line 27 - training manual for poll watchers from Sec of State Mersky Aug 2021 #47
Boston's more than a feeling is heard in the background Mersky Aug 2021 #48
Provide that manual in every county; printing; assembly -- costs money Mersky Aug 2021 #49
By the time you get done listening to Hughes, you're a 20 yr old used car Mersky Aug 2021 #50
Currently there's rules for poll watchers Mersky Aug 2021 #51
Gutierrez raising the specter of proud boys as watchers Mersky Aug 2021 #52
There's no language to limit peering over shoulders Mersky Aug 2021 #53
Does this language allow for a large and scary guy could lean over my shoulder Mersky Aug 2021 #54
Line 62 - it's not that I don't want poll watcher, it's that I don't want watchers Mersky Aug 2021 #55
An administrative function - tabulating votes, sending over votes Mersky Aug 2021 #56
Where's the search for fraud? But these proud boys? Mersky Aug 2021 #57
Inspectors - doesn't know where they come from Mersky Aug 2021 #58
Wish we'd been making a list of all these unfunded mandates Mersky Aug 2021 #59
Gutierrez is handing off discussion to Sen Sarah Eckhardt Mersky Aug 2021 #60
Now, Sen Eckhardt is discussing the bill with Alvarado Mersky Aug 2021 #61
Talking about needing to pay for a delivery service like UPS instead of a county drop box Mersky Aug 2021 #62
Wouldn't that in essence amount to a poll tax? TexasTowelie Aug 2021 #108
Is local government more or less transparent than state government Mersky Aug 2021 #63
Section 309; line 67 Mersky Aug 2021 #64
The Sec of State shall promulgate a form and post on its website Mersky Aug 2021 #65
The iterations in this law sets a floor, but does not allow Mersky Aug 2021 #66
Redundant codifying of what elections administrators are already doing Mersky Aug 2021 #67
So Much republican gobbledygook! George McGovern Aug 2021 #69
Why do they not allow an electronic signature? Banks don't even use ink anymore. Mersky Aug 2021 #68
A nonpartisan office cannot send out invitation to eligible Mersky Aug 2021 #70
How do you think this provision assists with individuals voting by mail? Mersky Aug 2021 #71
Shining a light on the questions around this bill Mersky Aug 2021 #72
Why am I just seeing this? Amazing!! Shell_Seas Aug 2021 #73
This IS Amazing Shell_Seas. Agreed. George McGovern Aug 2021 #76
Distribution of election application forms Mersky Aug 2021 #74
Now saying there's always a few that votes twice, but it's usually an elderly voter Mersky Aug 2021 #75
Oooo, how the identity of the voter is given by the mail in ballot Mersky Aug 2021 #77
Okay, so, Eckhardt talks really fast Mersky Aug 2021 #78
Section 4.13, line 11 Mersky Aug 2021 #79
The existing law says can review two signatures over the past year Mersky Aug 2021 #80
Are the attorney general does not have original jurisdiction to act on Mersky Aug 2021 #81
This bill is not only suppressive, but fiscally expensive. Mersky Aug 2021 #82
Eckhardt has a wealth of knowledge about the nuts and bolts Mersky Aug 2021 #83
Section 4.19 line 64-69 Eligibility of a person's to vote and identity Mersky Aug 2021 #84
A poll watcher is entitled to view any activity under this section! Mersky Aug 2021 #85
Three or more voters - providing transportation must fill out a form Mersky Aug 2021 #86
Page 15; section F Mersky Aug 2021 #87
Eligibility for assistance Mersky Aug 2021 #88
Does this go on the list of discouragement and confusion Mersky Aug 2021 #89
Common practice in campaigns made illegal in this bill Mersky Aug 2021 #90
Consanguinity sounds like something a snake does Mersky Aug 2021 #91
One of the themes of Eckhardt is the redundancy of codifying Mersky Aug 2021 #92
Yeah for Carol LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2021 #93
6.03 - Vote Harvesting Mersky Aug 2021 #94
When I read through this section the first time Mersky Aug 2021 #95
Yes, why is it that registrars can be fined for information Mersky Aug 2021 #96
Eckhardt - Have not found anywhere in this bill where a poll watcher Mersky Aug 2021 #97
Thank you, Carol! catrose Aug 2021 #98
Section 7.03 (a) - provides opportunity for venue shopping Mersky Aug 2021 #99
Preponderance of evidence Mersky Aug 2021 #100
Alvarado is now resuming reading testimony Mersky Aug 2021 #101
Link to the Texas Tribune article: TexasTowelie Aug 2021 #102
All Eyes on Texas' Fight for Voting Rights as Senator Alvarado Enters Sixth Hour of Filibuster LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2021 #104
I'm listening, but gotta go tend to the cats Mersky Aug 2021 #105
Sen. Powell now asking questions Mersky Aug 2021 #106
She related the story of her father Mersky Aug 2021 #107
Powell then brought up similar name affidavit Mersky Aug 2021 #109
Sen Royce West was discussing the bill Mersky Aug 2021 #110
Alvarado is reading testimony Mersky Aug 2021 #111
Now, Sen Hinajosa is asking questions Mersky Aug 2021 #112
Sen Zaffirini now asking questions Mersky Aug 2021 #113
Sen Zaffirini now asking questions Mersky Aug 2021 #114
Well, you duped again TexasTowelie Aug 2021 #116
People without disabilities do not have to fill out this form. Mersky Aug 2021 #115
2:40 a.m. and the filibuster continues. nt TexasTowelie Aug 2021 #117
Senator's filibuster over Texas voting bill passes 12th hour Mersky Aug 2021 #118
She was reading the testimony of a member of the LWV Mersky Aug 2021 #119
Section 3.03 allows for the free movement of poll watchers Mersky Aug 2021 #120
Registrars would be required to make a referral to AG for those who only attempt to register to vote Mersky Aug 2021 #121
SB 1 targets naturalized citizens by using notoriously problematic DPS data Mersky Aug 2021 #122
Good morning, Sen West Mersky Aug 2021 #123
She just referenced Sen West's Barbara Jordan Fairness Act Mersky Aug 2021 #124
Sen Whitmire now asking questions Mersky Aug 2021 #125
Would you put election matters in the top 3 matters when convened in January Mersky Aug 2021 #126
During the pandemic, Harris, Bexar, and Travis Mersky Aug 2021 #127
She's now speaking forcefully in summary over the implications of the bill Mersky Aug 2021 #128
What's wrong with offering drive thru voting during a pandemic? Mersky Aug 2021 #129
I believe she has concluded her filibustering at or about 8:57 am CT Mersky Aug 2021 #130
Hughes is now up there rather breathlessly Mersky Aug 2021 #131
Senate is adjourned until 8/16 2pm Mersky Aug 2021 #132
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