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• That is a reference to the Southeran study.
• outlier study, colleagues of mine conducted an analysis of districts across the state to find those
• Yeah, our study didn't look specifically at LCFF, but I do have a few thoughts that are coming to mind
• So there is a study conducted by colleagues of mine.
• My colleagues used studies on both types of programs and found that those types of programs are most

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance heard an extended discussion on state efforts to recruit, prepare, and retain teachers, with a focus on whether current programs are sustainable and well targeted. Testimony from the Learning Policy Institute, the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, the Department of Education, and the Legislative Analyst’s Office described persistent shortages, especially in special education, math, science, bilingual education, and high-need schools. Speakers emphasized that residency programs, Golden State Teacher Grants, National Board incentives, classified employee pathways, and undergraduate teacher pipelines have helped increase preparation and retention, but many of these efforts rely on one-time funding and lack long-term certainty. Committee members repeatedly raised concerns about the “leaky pipeline,” working conditions, the burden of student debt, and whether the state should simplify and institutionalize support for aspiring teachers rather than rely on a patchwork of grants. The agencies presented data showing continuing shortages and uneven distribution of fully credentialed teachers. CTC reported projected hiring needs of roughly 20,000 to 25,000 teachers annually, with the highest needs in self-contained classrooms, special education, and certain regions of the state. It also noted that emergency permits, waivers, and intern credentials remain high, and that teachers entering through those routes have higher turnover. LPI cited research showing residency-prepared teachers are more effective and more likely to stay, and argued that Golden State Teacher Grants attract candidates who might not otherwise enter teaching and help them complete preparation. CDE stressed that most new demand comes from attrition and urged support for multiple entry points, tuition assistance, and campus-based coursework. Several members also discussed the role of community college pathways, dual credentialing, and support for school leaders as part of retention. The LAO recommended rejecting the educator pipeline proposals under discussion, citing limited evidence of effectiveness and suggesting that any new spending should be more narrowly targeted to the highest-need schools and long-standing shortage subjects. The LAO also said that if the Legislature funds new programs this year, Proposition 98 would be preferable given the state’s fiscal condition. Committee members pushed back on the idea that declining enrollment or layoffs would solve shortages, noting that shortages and layoffs can coexist in different subject areas and regions. The discussion ended with agreement that staff would continue working with agencies on how to make teacher pipeline investments more consistent, coherent, and easier for candidates to navigate. The committee then turned to the Golden State Teacher Grant Program. Finance proposed $50 million in one-time General Fund support to extend the program for one additional year, while the LAO recommended rejecting the proposal because the first CSAC evaluation is not due until later in the year and because the funding would be non-Proposition 98. CSAC supported the extension, saying demand has been strong, over 20,000 aspiring educators have been served since 2021, and the agency had to pause applications after receiving more than 9,200 this year; it also said more than 2,500 candidates had already expressed interest for next year. Members asked how many students the new funding would serve, and CSAC estimated just under 5,000 awards at $10,000 each. The discussion also covered whether the grant could be moved into Proposition 98 and how the one-time nature of the funding affects confidence among prospective teachers.

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• and women who work in the global market, that is Texas, play a key role in creating the course of study
• A gender studies faculty member at A&M insisted the Board of Regents did not not have the authority to
• I mean, they're true experts in their areas of study, their areas of expertise. expertise, and so we
• As a student who has not only studied at UTS- Austin, but has also studied at Oxford University, the
• If you want a case study, look at Elon Musk and Tesla, what happens when you politicize a company.

Bills: SB37, SB1489, SB452, SB724, SB1067, SB1741, SB1273

Keywords: higher education, curriculum review, governing board, faculty council, ombudsman, faculty governance, decision-making, transparency, public meetings, department head, employment approval, public institutions, institutional oversight, education, funding, accountability, state budget, school performance, employment, Texas legislation

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• In 2024, as required by statute, the Higher Education Coordinating Board convened the to complete a study
• Our recently completed economic impact study calculates ICUT institutions add over 7.5 billion dollars
• We have detailed information on our economic impact study based on institution and by region, and I'm
• Second, Texas Summit supports the 60-30 goal for the College of Transdisciplinary Studies.
• She does not even have a chance to study until about 8 p.m. at night.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Our clinic has studied restitution and victim compensation in California since 2020.
• Other studies have found similar associations.
• We have so much research and so many current studies, contrary to what's...
• We have so much research and so many current studies, contrary to what somebody said.
• Excuse me, I have a couple of other studies that happened recently. I want to dispel that.

Summary: The committee heard several audit requests and related testimony. The first major item was an audit of Coachella Valley Unified School District’s contract and fiscal management. The author and supporters described long-standing fiscal mismanagement, large budget shortfalls, layoffs, contracting concerns, and questions about the district’s foundation and use of public funds. District representatives and the Riverside County Office of Education said the district is already under fiscal oversight, has a stabilization plan, and is working to reduce deficits and improve student outcomes. After extensive debate and public comment, the motion to approve the audit was put on call because the committee did not have the required votes from both houses at that moment. The committee then approved an audit of East Bay transit agencies in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Senator Wahab argued the region’s many overlapping transit agencies create fragmentation, duplication, and inefficiency, especially amid a fiscal cliff and possible future tax increases. Transit agencies and labor representatives opposed the audit, saying the agencies already undergo multiple audits, serve distinct local needs, and are implementing regional coordination efforts. After testimony from agency leaders and public commenters, the committee voted to approve the audit. The next item was an audit of California Community Colleges’ unrestricted reserves. Senator Archuleta and supporting faculty representatives said reserves have grown substantially and may be diverting resources from student services, instruction, and workforce programs. They argued there is little oversight when reserves become too high. The Chancellor’s Office and Calbright College were invited to respond, and the audit objectives focused on reserve growth, reasons for high balances, oversight by the Chancellor’s Office, and effects on students and staff. The transcript cuts off during the Chancellor’s Office response, so the final committee action on this item is not shown.

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• It is being studied in House Commerce.
• <04:05:58.080> um<04:05:58.720> the being studied in House Commerce. um the being studied
• So rather than studying it, we should look at implementing what we know already works. Thank you.
• know interim study from our perspective<04:17:37.040> interim<04:17:37.439> study<04:17
• saying that we're going to study saying that we're going to study something<04:18:40.720> doesn't

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first adopted amendment 2026-2021S to correct a drafting issue in the budget language so that the $2.5 million appropriation for Medicaid per diem rate stabilization at county nursing homes can be spent during the biennium rather than lapsing at the end of the fiscal year. Senator Lang explained that the funds are matched with federal dollars for a total of $5 million and are intended to prevent rate reductions that could shift costs to county property taxpayers. The amendment was adopted unanimously by both chambers, and the committee proceeded on the bill as amended by the Senate. The main discussion then focused on HB 155 and a proposed amendment to the business enterprise tax. The House proposal would lower the BET rate in stages when combined business tax revenues exceed certain thresholds, while the Senate opposed an immediate rate reduction and argued that tax changes should be handled in a budget year. Senators emphasized that raising the filing threshold to $375,000 had already removed about 3,500 small businesses from filing requirements, and they preferred further relief through threshold changes rather than rate cuts. House members argued that the trigger-based reduction was a reasonable, tested mechanism and would provide future tax relief without taking effect unless revenues rose enough. Members debated whether the trigger could be distorted by one-time revenue spikes, such as the recent tax amnesty receipts and prior federal repatriation-related revenue, and Representative Sweeney said he was willing to adjust the effective date or carve out amnesty revenue. The committee did not reach agreement on the BET reduction, and the chair called a break and then continued the meeting later with a new proposal to delay the trigger’s effective date to January 1, 2028. Senator Lang rejected that version but offered a counterproposal to raise the filing threshold to $400,000, and the parties ultimately agreed to continue discussions and reconvene later. The meeting also took up HB 1102, concerning the research and development tax credit and state park fees. The House position was to support the R&D tax credit but remove the park-fee provisions, citing testimony from the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources that it did not need the increase and concerns about discouraging tourism, especially at border parks. Supporters of the park-fee language argued that the department had not raised rates in years, could set its own rates, and should be able to charge nonresidents more while keeping New Hampshire residents’ fees lower. The discussion remained unresolved, with members debating the likely effect on tourism and fairness to residents versus the need for additional revenue.

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• There's one study funded by the Game and Fish Fund on line 125.
• Mechanical systems are in the water and seeing results versus a study.
• Mechanical systems are in the water and seeing results versus a study.
• the University of Minnesota to study the University of Minnesota to study aquatic<00:47:26.160><
• Uh, but this is do a lot of studies.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In fact, there is absolutely no study in existence with a control group.
• That is a study that control group.
• > insurance<01:57:31.960> covers Studies show that when insurance covers Studies show that
• A recent study by the Women's coverage.
• came out to put together this study came out to put together this bill. bill. bill.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This bill would establish a study committee to study enhanced coordination between county correctional
• want them to study. want them to study.
• > undertakes<04:12:26.640> its As the study committee undertakes its As the study committee
• <04:15:46.800> committee report of the com the study committee report of the com the study
• <04:16:42.319> commission Abbis on this at for a study commission Abbis on this at for a study

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard Senate Bill 254, which Senator David Roford described as a technical correction to controlled substance inventory law for pharmacies. He said the bill would remove outdated language requiring inventories to be done in an odd-numbered year, while keeping the existing requirement that pharmacies conduct a full controlled substance inventory every two years in line with federal law. Members asked several clarifying questions about whether the requirement is pharmacy-by-pharmacy, whether new pharmacies would be affected, and whether the change would alter scope or compliance; the sponsor and a representative of the New Hampshire Pharmacist Association said it would not, and that it mainly provides clarity for pharmacies and inspectors. The public hearing on SB 254 was then closed, and the committee also heard support from a representative of the pharmacist community, who said the association supports the bill. The committee then discussed a non-germane amendment to SB 254 dealing with FBI background checks for educational surrogate parents under the Department of Education. Representative Leyon explained that the amendment was requested by the Department of Education after the FBI rejected prior statutory language, and that the goal was to allow people serving as educational surrogate parents to complete FBI fingerprint-based background checks so they can perform their duties. Department of Education and Department of Safety staff testified that the amendment mirrors language that has worked in other education-related background check statutes, including provisions with specific disqualifying offenses tied to child safety, and that the FBI requires precise statutory language and direct transmission of records through the Department of Safety. Members questioned why the FBI’s approval was needed, whether individuals could simply provide their own records, and whether changing federal leadership could require future changes; witnesses said the state needs both state and national records, that records must come directly from the FBI through the Department of Safety, and that the language is intended to satisfy current federal requirements. During the discussion, some members expressed skepticism about the need for the amendment and about placing it on a bill about controlled substance inventories, but no vote was taken during the portion of the transcript provided. The committee also briefly discussed a separate bill on physician assistants/physician associates, with members noting that the proposed name change would not alter scope of practice and that some outside groups had raised concerns about transparency, but that discussion was interrupted and not concluded in the excerpt.

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• the Senate that would do a study the Senate that would do a study committee<01:39:28.639> on<
• So, this does need interim study. So, this does need interim study.
• study this bill. study this bill.
• <04:37:52.240> after<04:37:52.639> study we know there's been study after study we
• know there's been study after study the<04:37:54.480> business<04:37:54.799> profits<04

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Uh, studied University, class of 2013.
• gotten from the Senate create a study gotten from the Senate create a study committee<00:52:43.040
• of distributed energy resources study of distributed energy resources study which<05:40:32.638><
• other studies show in that regard?
• This study didn't look at it. We it. This study didn't look at it.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I didn't want to make the 12 years I spent incarcerated for nothing, so I used my time wisely to study
• : I didn't want to make the 12 years I spent incarcerated for nothing, so I used my time wisely to study
• We go into a treatment center in Maplewood and do a Bible study with other people who are in recovery
• We go into a treatment center in Maplewood and do a Bible study with other people who are in recovery
• with other people who are in study with other people who are in recovery<00:19:25.440> there<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Studies, sponsored by Senator<00:41:46.640> Boner.
• we need to study this issue a little bit more further.
• whomever but obviously we need to study whomever but obviously we need to study this<01:06:48.000
• <01:41:13.119> Senate study. Senate file 85 Raven Act. Senate study.
• <01:54:12.960> Senate study. Senate file 85 Raven Act. Senate study.

Keywords: 916, all

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• chance to uh study those a little bit. chance to uh study those a little bit.
• Where the Senate wanted to turn this bill into a study committee.
• I mean, obviously it's interim study.
• bill into a study committee. bill into a study committee.
• > is interim study this is interim study this is >> no,<00:10:41.560> I<00:10:41.680

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee began with brief remarks recognizing Representative Almquist’s service and noting that he would not seek reelection, along with comments about other members’ departures and replacements. The chair then opened a series of interim study work sessions, explaining that some bills would be handled now and school-funding-related bills later in the year. Members also discussed how interim study reports work, including that they are recommendations for future legislation and do not prevent anyone from filing similar bills again. On HB 224, dealing with rebates to taxpayers from the renewable energy fund, members noted that the bill was essentially the same as a prior House bill that passed the House but stalled in conference with the Senate. The committee discussed whether the measure would change current law; members were told it would not, and that the report would simply recommend future legislation. The chair indicated the committee would likely recommend the bill for future legislation, with no minority report, and that any roll call vote would be reflected in the final report. On HB 417, repealing the communication services tax, members raised concerns about revenue loss, possible 911-related issues, and conflicts over municipal taxation of telephone poles and related property. The Lottery Director and others explained that repeal could create legal uncertainty for municipalities and that the bill could reduce state revenue by millions of dollars. The committee concluded the bill should not be recommended for future legislation unless it were substantially revised to address revenue and municipal-taxation complications. On HB 635, concerning taxing nonprofit entities that settle illegal immigrants, members agreed it was primarily a federal issue and outside the state’s authority, so it was not recommended for future legislation. On HB 660, requiring historic horse racing facilities to compensate host communities, members said the concept of mitigating local impacts was reasonable but the bill was too broad in its current form. Testimony from the Lottery Director and others focused on how host communities and charities currently receive days and revenue, how operators are using shared days, and how the market may already be adjusting. Members also discussed whether neighboring communities, including out-of-state towns, should be considered and whether the state’s share of gaming revenue could be redirected. The discussion ended with interest in a narrower rewrite and possible future legislation, but no final vote was described in the excerpt.

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• We did a couple of studies on this, and I'll get to the findings and then I'll talk about some behavioral
• One of the things that we... addressed in our couple of studies was this idea that high interest rates
• So, of course, thanks for your testimony. ...and for telling us how this has worked based on the studies
• Studies of programs that work to appoint counsel earlier in the process, even prior to petitions being
• The studies have shown that the outcomes in those cases are dramatically worse when families are not

Bills: SB629, SB1015, SB2501, SB2933

Keywords: child support, interest accrual, family law, delinquency, financial judgment, statutory probate courts, probate court fees, judicial fund, county reimbursement, comptroller, Texas Government Code, Local Government Code, court fees, fee allocation, excess contributions, judicial education and support fund, presiding judge salary, county finance, court administration, Texas judiciary

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• And they want to make sure that we are not studying the underground storage of nuclear waste.
• aware of, underground using boreholes on state property, that the public relations component of the study
• Is there a reason for them to have to study and look at that when it's already being done?
• The following bills left that will have to be next week: 2210, the study on watershed boundaries; 2267
• And 2340, the study. And 2325, the high water mark on non-federal easements.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Natural Resources Committee reconsidered Senate Bill 2159, which concerns a study related to nuclear energy and waste. Members discussed a proposed amendment to clarify that the study would address above-ground storage of nuclear waste, not underground storage, reflecting concerns raised by constituents about earlier nuclear-related proposals. The committee adopted the amendment and then gave SB 2159 a unanimous 13-0 do pass recommendation. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2245, described as a hunting-related bill, and recommended it do pass on a 13-0 vote after brief discussion with Game and Fish support noted. Senate Bill 2216, the duck stamp bill, was also advanced 13-0. Testimony on SB 2216 explained that it would help Game and Fish better track resident duck hunting participation and generate revenue for waterfowl habitat, PLOTS access, and possible federal matching funds. The most extensive debate centered on Senate Bill 2137, which addresses baiting rules and chronic wasting disease surveillance. An amendment was proposed to set a 50-gallon limit at a hunting location, require a 50-foot setback from property used for animal agriculture, and direct continued disease surveillance with a report due before December 31, 2028. After discussion about fence setbacks, livestock concerns, and the department’s authority to manage disease, the committee adopted the amendment by a 7-6 vote and then passed the bill as amended on an 8-4 vote. The committee also noted several remaining bills would be taken up the following week and adjourned, with no meeting the next day.

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• So think about this: at matriculation, during their studies, and then upon graduation.
• studying to try to figure out?
• If we're studying, I guess my question to you is: what are we studying to try to figure out what we need
• But what we have to study is what works to get lawyers where they need to be.
• When I accepted a position in that this committee may be studying would look into.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• We will consider today addressing juvenile violence: study the growing violence among juveniles both
• And this is after a three-year study.
• Can you tell us the conclusion of that study, or what you took away from it?
• A second CDC study found that longer sentences don’t decrease recidivism. True.
• I've been cramming like a quick study, yeah. Like it's grad school, so I appreciate it.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Studies from NIOSH, or the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, along with many other
• So, with that, I'd pass it off to my testifier. than the general population. studies than the general
• There are other studies that have also shown the prevalence of AML in firefighters.
• One study found that caused by AML.
• The study found that the population.

Bills: HF2354, HF3407, HF4359, HF4192, HF3356, HF3695, HF1597, HF3155, HF3871, HF4437, HF4446, HF3990

Keywords: medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, ghost guns, unserialized firearms, 3D-printed guns, 3D printer firearms, CNC milling, home-built firearms, firearm serialization, serial numbers, unfinished frame, unfinished receiver, ghost gun ban, gun control, firearm design files, CAD files, digital gun blueprints

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• Senator Parker, an act to direct the Department of State and Public Service Commission to jointly study
• It depends on who installs the study, or he's talking about the study.
• This is really about a study. Right?
• Not a study, that this would be an actual installation of a microgrid?

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications, chaired by Senator Kevin Parker, considered a lengthy agenda of energy- and utility-related bills. The committee discussed measures on utility outage penalties for combination utilities, a NYSERDA-backed electric landscaping rebate program, stronger utility storm response compliance, a study on utility reporting of late payments to credit agencies, a used zero-emission vehicle rebate program, alternative fuels along the New York State Thruway, a property tax exemption for energy-related utility real property, a NYSERDA pilot microgrid at Glenwood Houses, a prohibition on PSC approval of certain utility rate increases, a sustainable aviation fuel tax credit, a usage monitoring program, and a bill on denial of increased utility rates and charges. Several bills prompted questions about who would pay for the programs or penalties, with sponsors and staff repeatedly stating that fines would be paid by utilities and that many programs would be funded through NYSERDA or existing appropriations, though members raised concerns about whether ratepayer funds or system benefits charges could be used. The electric landscaping rebate bill drew extended debate over whether its equipment definitions could allow companies to use battery equipment charged by generators, while the microgrid pilot and used EV rebate bills were defended as investments to improve reliability, lower peak costs, and build a secondary EV market. Senator May spoke in support of the Glenwood Houses microgrid and the related investment rationale. Most bills were advanced after motions and votes, often with some no votes or without-recommendation votes. The committee reported several measures to third reading, including the utility outage penalties bill, the utility storm response bill, the utility rate increase restriction bill, the usage monitoring program, and the denial of increased utility rates and charges bill. Other bills were advanced to the Finance Committee, Budget and Revenue Committee, or Local Government Committee, including the electric landscaping rebate program, the used EV rebate program, the alternative fuels bill, the tax exemption bill, the Glenwood Houses microgrid pilot, and the sustainable aviation fuel tax credit.

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• There was one study came out of Stanford that It was sort of the one study that really meets kind of
• computing... nearly 100 studies of one-to-one computing initiatives.
• It is, um, it's 10 years old and it goes back to looking at studies back to 2001.
• And so studying those pieces,...
• And so studying those pieces, what do we need to effectively teach our students?

Keywords: 916, all