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• <00:02:41.000> as<00:02:41.160> opposed<00:02:41.440> to<00:02:41.560> undocumented
• criminals as opposed to undocumented criminals as opposed to undocumented neighbors. neighbors.
• <00:29:42.040> So<00:29:42.120> I um our undocumented neighbors.
• So I um our undocumented neighbors.
• unlawful immigrant uh folks undocumented unlawful immigrant uh folks who<00:30:25.240> are<00

Keywords: 1183, house

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• , but parents, one might not be legal, that one might be, as you say, legal, are documented or undocumented
• That's the concern that at that point, if people understand that that family, there's an undocumented
• they do have pretty much the same practice of holding anyone that's in this country legally or undocumented
• Senator Schwertner, I think any study that's credible will show you that undocumented immigrants have
• I'll only say that our undocumented immigrants that serve in this country and in this state have done

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation and then took up several conference committee matters and resolutions. It granted the House request for a conference committee on House Bill 46 and adopted a conference report on Senate Bill 37, which was described as higher education governance reform, including stronger board authority, changes to faculty senates, general education requirements, and a new ombudsman office. Senators also adopted a large package of resolutions and HCRs by voice vote. A major focus was Senate Bill 12, the “Parental Bill of Rights,” whose conference report was adopted after extended questioning. The bill was described as giving parents more access to school materials and grievance procedures, requiring parental consent for student clubs, and restricting school district employees from assisting with social transitioning or related gender-identity instruction. Senators raised concerns about effects on students already socially transitioned and on parental rights in medical or psychological decisions; the author said the House language was retained in key areas and that districts would need policies and parent notification. The report passed 20-11. The Senate then adopted a resolution allowing the conference committee on Senate Bill 1, the state budget for fiscal years 2026-2027, to go outside the bounds, and later adopted the budget conference report. Senators highlighted major funding for public education, property tax relief, public safety, health and human services, child care, water and transportation infrastructure, and the Texas Energy Fund. The budget discussion also covered higher education, mental health facilities, community attendant wages, rural hospitals, DFPS case management, child care assistance, and a study rider on TRS. The report passed unanimously, 30-0. Finally, the Senate suspended rules to take up Senate Bill 8 and adopted its conference report. The bill requires counties with jails or jail contracts to participate in the federal 287(g) immigration enforcement program, with sheriffs choosing among available models and counties receiving tiered grants to help cover costs. Supporters framed it as a public safety measure targeting criminal illegal aliens, while opponents questioned whether it would divert local resources and increase fear in immigrant communities. The report was adopted after debate.

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• comptroller looked at both the costs of services paid, as well as state revenues generated by undocumented
• immigrants. ...as well as state revenues generated by undocumented immigrants.
• Undocumented immigrants are an integral part of our state's workforce, as Senator Gutierrez pointed out
• Undocumented immigrants are an integral part of our state's workforce, as Senator Gutierrez pointed out
• But if we have an unbiased study that looks at both the positive and negative impacts of undocumented

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation by Pastor Jim Harris of Tilden Baptist Church, followed by remarks from Senator Zaffirini recognizing his service and retirement as an agricultural teacher. The chamber also received a message from the governor on appointments to the Coastal Water Authority Board of Directors. Senators then adopted SR 434 honoring Goodwill Industries of San Antonio’s 80th anniversary, with Senators Gutierrez, Menendez, and Zaffirini praising its workforce training and second-chance employment mission; SR 435 recognizing Dr. Christine Ramos Camacho as Doctor of the Day; and a group of additional resolutions adopted by voice vote. Senator Zaffirini also introduced the McMullen County Day delegation, and Senator Gutierrez introduced the Doctor of the Day. The Senate then took up and passed several bills. SB 1951 addressed penalties for late property rendition filings and removed a financial incentive for appraisal districts; SB 1261 related to financing water supply projects in the state water plan; SB 1620 created a Texas Forensic Analyst Apprenticeship Pilot Program; SB 530 updated higher-education accreditation rules; SB 2183 standardized fireworks sales periods statewide; SB 2368 strengthened the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act and added foreign-affiliation safeguards for electricity market participants; SB 1398 limited children without placement (CWOP) practices and added community-based care transparency; and SB 1960 established digital replication rights for voice and visual likenesses. Each of these bills advanced through suspension of the regular order, passage to engrossment, suspension of the three-day rule, and final passage, with recorded votes generally showing strong support and some opposition on a few measures. The chamber also debated SB 825, which would require an annual study of the economic, environmental, and financial impacts of illegal immigration. Senators Middleton, Hinojosa, Gutierrez, and Eckhardt debated whether the study should include positive as well as negative impacts; an amendment to require that broader analysis failed, and the bill was left pending after passage to engrossment. Other measures passed included SB 2010, prohibiting political subdivisions from operating guaranteed income programs; SB 546, requiring reporting and continued implementation of school bus seat belts; SB 586, establishing the Historical Texas Cemetery designation program; SB 1150, requiring inactive oil and gas wells to be plugged or returned to production under a compliance plan; SB 1184, lowering the minimum age of wine eligible for sale by wine collection sellers; SB 2185, clarifying bilingual education allotment funding; SB 1923, making child support follow the child in certain temporary placements; SB 2252, expanding early literacy and numeracy supports and screening tools; SB 1870, barring local decriminalization of drugs; and SB 2405, the major TDCJ sunset bill, which included facility planning, parole and rehabilitation reforms, and an amendment protecting parole board discretion. Most of these bills were adopted after floor amendments and passed with recorded votes, often along party-line or near-party-line divisions.

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• for dental care for the undocumented for dental care for the undocumented children<04:01:06.399>
• immigrants, undocumented immigrants, undocumented immigrants, contributed contributed contributed
• thinks to clump all undocumented thinks to clump all undocumented immigrants<04:35:02.160> as
• as actually undocumented, but immigrants as actually undocumented, but the<04:35:03.840> reality<
• undocumented undocumented people<04:39:30.480> commit<04:39:30.879> crimes<04:39:31.359

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, and approved the journal from April 10, 2026. After a brief opening that included the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call, the chamber moved into third reading. The first item was House Bill 1348, concerning use of money from the broadband infrastructure cash fund, which passed on final passage. The House then took up a series of bills dealing largely with education funding and program changes, including House Bills 1349 through 1358, covering prevention services in early childhood, school food programs, Healthy School Meals for All funding, Colorado reading and social studies assessment changes, repeal or phase-out of several teacher and school-related programs, and the Colorado Academic Accelerator Grant Program. Most of these measures were adopted, with some receiving notable no votes but still passing. The chamber also considered House Bill 1359, which would credit money from removal of natural resources on public school lands to the state public school fund, and House Bill 1360, concerning the affordable housing financing fund. HB 1360 drew extended debate. Supporters argued it was consistent with Prop. 123 and TABOR-related funding rules, while opponents said it would divert money from the general fund, exceed what voters authorized, and create a precedent for using reserve-like funds to cover budget shortfalls. Despite the opposition, HB 1360 passed after a member changed a vote from yes to no. The House then adopted House Bills 1361 and 1362, repealing the pay for success contracts program and the Decarbonization Tax Credits Administration Cash Fund, respectively. The final major item was House Bill 1363, which temporarily reduces the general fund reserve. This bill prompted the strongest opposition, with members arguing that the state was using a rainy day fund to cover self-inflicted budget problems, relying on future money, and failing to address underlying spending growth. Supporters of the bill said the reserve reduction was necessary to balance the budget and reflected difficult choices by the Joint Budget Committee. The bill nonetheless passed, and the House completed action on the listed third-reading calendar items.

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• <04:31:12.960> aliens committed by by undocumented aliens committed by by undocumented aliens
• But it's not the fault of our fellow Americans who might be undocumented.
• undocumented undocumented the<04:45:42.320> solution<04:45:42.798> here<04:45:42.958><
• but let let's remember undocumented but let let's remember undocumented immigrants<04:58:34.120>
• Y'all act like if somebody's undocumented, they can't be deported. They can.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• students who are in that undocumented students who are in that undocumented students who are in that
• green card many legal process to get his green card many legal process to get his green card many undocumented
• people don't have the same undocumented people don't have the same undocumented people don't have the
• give licenses which ones are allowed to give licenses which ones are allowed to give licenses to undocumented
• immigrants and so what to undocumented immigrants and so what to undocumented immigrants and so what

Bills: SB82, SB78, SB4, SB6, SB62, SB66, SB77, SB63, SB79, SB53, SB55, HB14

Keywords: SB82, warrant recall, outstanding warrants, stale warrants, misdemeanor warrants, Class B misdemeanor, Class C misdemeanor, municipal magistrate, circuit court clerk, criminal procedure, court administration, docket cleanup, warrant audit, law enforcement notification, domestic violence, sex offense, weapons offense, deadly weapon, dangerous instrument, felony-related charges

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• Representative Shear, uh, how does federal immigration law, if at all, treat undocumented individuals
• How does federal immigration law, if at all, treat undocumented individuals who are victims of crimes
• We don't look at anybody as anything other than victims, whether they're undocumented or residents.
• where they came from. as victims whether they're you know as victims whether they're you know undocumented
• or residents we look at undocumented or residents we look at them<02:42:17.200> as<02:42:17.479

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• . >> House Bill 1530, Delegate Warman, Higher Education, Undocumented Students, Out-of-State Tuition.
• It says, um, this applies to undocumented students, out-of-state tuition exemption eligibility.
• It says, um, this applies to undocumented students, out-of-state tuition exemption eligibility.
• Maryland still undocumented immigrants who graduate from Maryland schools are going to schools out of
• Maryland still undocumented immigrants Maryland still undocumented immigrants who<02:33:31.040> graduate

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Monday, April 13, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened on the final day of session, heard an invocation, recognized guests and pages, and outlined a tentative plan for multiple sessions and breaks through the day. The chamber then took up several messages between the Senate and House, including a refusal to concur in House amendments to Senate Bill 311 on the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and the appointment of conferees, as well as a House message on House Bill 9007 establishing a conference committee on third-degree assault. The Senate also considered a series of second-reader bills. House Bill 6, requiring MHEC to collect data on pregnant and parenting students, was amended to exempt Maryland Global Campus and limit certain provisions to public senior higher education institutions and community colleges before being ordered to third reading. House Bill 182, concerning replacement of faithless electors, was amended to conform with Senate Bill 237 and then passed. House Bill 575, creating excused absences for student civic engagement, drew the most discussion; senators asked about the definition of civic engagement, county discretion, and whether students could use the bill for repeated protests. The floor leader explained that county boards would retain discretion and that the bill would not require weekly absences. The bill’s two amendments were adopted and it was sent to third reading. Additional measures passed with little or no opposition. House Bill 640 revised boards, commissions, and reporting requirements; House Bill 1335 required an independent study of IT and cybersecurity staffing and pay; House Bill 587 created a work group to review transportation procurement procedures; House Bill 854 established a nonpublic special education school renovation program; and House Bill 898 adjusted economic development provisions, including VLT proceeds and film tax credit language, after questions about the general fund impact. The Senate also advanced House Bill 1247 on Prince George’s County tax increment financing for an immersive entertainment venue, with amendments making it an emergency bill and addressing zoning and outdoor advertising issues.

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• Since there are instances in which an undocumented person, again, a person, who can afford their own
• But that's what happens if there is an undocumented person that has to go to the hospital to continue
• SINCE THERE ARE INSTANCES IN THIS AN UNDOCUMENTED PERSON, NOW AN UNDOCUMENTED PERSON, AGAIN, PERSON,
• First of all, Emergency Medicaid does not just involve — it does involve a lot of undocumented folks,
• but it doesn't involve just undocumented people.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation, then approved the prior day’s Journal and moved into motions, resolutions, and budget-related business. Senator Gianaris called up Senate Print 5898A for reconsideration; the Senate voted 59 ayes to restore the bill to the third reading calendar. Several amendments were also received on third-reading bills, and the Finance Committee was called into session while the chamber proceeded with resolutions. The Senate adopted Resolution J.2106 recognizing Second Chance Month and the mental health impacts of incarceration, with Senator Brisport speaking in support and a guest from the community recognized in the chamber. The body also adopted Resolution J.1492 designating May 27, 2026, as Taiwan Heritage Day, with remarks from Senators Sepúlveda, Stavisky, and Liu highlighting Taiwanese contributions to New York and expressing support for Taiwan amid current geopolitical tensions. The Finance Committee then reported several budget bills, including Senate Prints 9003D, 9004D, 9007C, and 9009C, which were moved to third reading. The remainder of the session focused on the supplemental and controversial budget calendars, especially tax and spending provisions. Senators debated the “Protecting Our Wallets” energy rebate, with supporters describing it as a one-time check for eligible taxpayers and critics arguing it was too small and not tied directly to utility bills; the chamber accepted the message of necessity and laid the bills aside. Members also debated extensions and changes to tax provisions affecting corporations, alternative fuel exemptions, Broadway and theatrical production tax credits, charitable deductions for certain 501(c)(3)s, nicotine pouch taxes, a new New York City pied-à-terre tax, and a standardbred horse-racing testing fee. Several senators criticized the budget as raising costs or favoring certain industries, while supporters defended the measures as revenue-raising, affordability, or public-health policies. No final votes on the controversial budget bills are shown in the excerpt beyond procedural rulings, adoption of the resolution calendar, and acceptance of committee reports.

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• legislation like these across the nation, suggesting that these particular fees are a way to deter undocumented
• everybody, that would actually affect all Alabamians in the name of protecting, or trying to protect, undocumented
• legislation like these across the nation, suggesting that these particular fees are a way to deter undocumented
• everybody, that would actually affect all Alabamians in the name of protecting, or trying to protect, undocumented
• everybody, that would actually affect all Alabamians in the name of protecting, or trying to protect, undocumented

Bills: HB585

Keywords: Washington County, circuit clerk, compensation, county government, local legislation, 1136, house, all

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• Undocumented Californians are not the only people who may not have a Social Security number.
• Undocumented Californians are not the only people who may not have a social security number.
• I think, you know, making sure that we're thinking about it not only in terms of undocumented but in

Summary: The Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee met to adopt its 2025-2026 rules and hear three bills. The committee first adopted the rules on a roll call vote, then heard AB 1303 by Assemblymember Valencia, which would clarify that a Social Security number is not required to apply for California Lifeline and would restrict sharing subscriber information with immigration enforcement absent a court warrant or subpoena. Supporters said the bill would help vulnerable Californians, including undocumented residents, domestic violence survivors, unhoused people, and identity theft victims, access essential communications services; there was no opposition. The bill passed on a due pass motion and was re-referred to Judiciary. The committee next heard AB 1271 by Assemblymember Bonta, which would require broadband providers to report pricing and speed-performance data to the Department of Consumer Affairs and make the information publicly available, with privacy protections and a standardized reporting template. Supporters argued the bill would improve transparency and help consumers, local governments, and the state understand what broadband service Californians are actually receiving; testimony highlighted disparities in speed and pricing in low-income communities. The bill was amended in committee and passed on a due pass as amended motion to the Committee on Business and Professions. Finally, the committee heard AB 693 by the chair, Assemblymember Boerner, which would consolidate broadband and digital equity functions into a new Department of Broadband and Digital Equity and create an 11-member commission with decision-making authority. Supporters said the current split between agencies creates delays and coordination problems, while members discussed governance, geographic representation, and whether the proposal would require follow-up constitutional or statutory changes. The bill passed 9-0 and was re-referred to Appropriations. Afterward, the committee added AB 1303 and AB 1271 as later add-ons, both of which were also reported out, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Senator Holstrom, how many undocumented students are in schools in Minnesota?
• Um Senator Holstrom, how many undocumented students are in schools in Minnesota? Senator Holstrom.
• Uh and this undocumented in Minnesota.
• I will also just note that whether someone is documented or undocumented, that can change from day to
• I will also just note that whether someone is documented or undocumented, that can change from day to

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And the undocumented ones are already categorically deportable.
• And the undocumented the criminal law.
• Secondly, under of being undocumented.
• Now, obviously, the undocumented car.
• 00:24.720> they're those who are undocumented, they're those who are undocumented, they're already

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The definition of an illegal alien in the resolution aligns with the federal definition of an undocumented
• public policy and the criminal justice system, we have many jurisdictions where a illegal alien or undocumented
• to be working with immigration to make sure that there is a detainer placed on a person who's undocumented
• countries that are unfortunately. times are let out on bond, even though they are in this country undocumented

Bills: SJR1, SB9, SB40, SJR36, SJR1, SJR5, SB9, SB40, SJR1, SB9, SB40, SR62, SR92, SR95, SR108, SR110, SR111, SR113, SR114, SR117, SR120, SB314, SB314

Keywords: bail denial, illegal aliens, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, law enforcement, bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunctive relief, taxpayer rights, bail, criminal justice reform, El Paso, economic development

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• state exclusively to undocumented state exclusively to undocumented immigrants<00:59:18.880>
• Again, SB 13 simply makes clear that an out-of-state license that is issued to an undocumented illegal
• illegal alien will not be undocumented illegal alien will not be recognized<01:03:47.160> as<
• Eighteen states have figured out how to have undocumented immigrants' drivers properly road tested and
• have undocumented immigrants drivers properly<01:07:32.400> Road<01:07:33.240> tested<

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• It was the idea that there were some not-for-profits providing services to undocumented individuals.
• it, an organization like Catholic Charities might provide one meal to an undocumented person and in
• on the issue of undocumented on the issue of undocumented individuals individuals individuals um
• undocumented undocumented individuals<04:18:38.159> what<04:18:38.279> I'm<04:18:38.439
• hearing the focus was on undocumented hearing the focus was on undocumented individuals<04:19:18.960

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met in a work session on revenue estimates and reviewed updated spreadsheet pages for several tax categories, using prior agreements and new testimony to refine FY 2025-2027 estimates. Early discussion covered insurance tax estimates, where members reviewed a letter from the insurance commissioner saying he was comfortable with the numbers provided; the committee accepted those estimates without opposition. Members also discussed utility property tax, with testimony about recent infrastructure buildout, tariffs, depreciation, and the difficulty of forecasting future growth. After debate over whether to use the average of high and low estimates or lean lower, the committee unanimously adopted the utility property tax numbers. The committee then turned to real estate transfer tax and communications tax. For real estate transfer tax, members cited county input, housing market conditions, interest rates, lumber costs, and uncertainty about future policy; they agreed to use the averages and adopted those estimates unanimously. For communications tax, members noted the decline in landline-based revenue and the shift to data services. After discussion of whether to use the low estimate or the average, the committee settled on the average with a small rounding-down adjustment when the figure ended in .5, and adopted the numbers unanimously. The chair also clarified that these estimates remain subject to change until the final resolution is adopted. The committee next accepted interest and dividends estimates as presented, with members noting the decline in that revenue source and the lack of additional information beyond the department’s analysis. Finally, the committee began discussing tobacco tax revenue, with members noting long-term declines in smoking, offsetting effects from out-of-state sales, and a suggestion to take a slightly conservative approach by reducing the average by 0.5. The transcript cuts off during that discussion, so no final vote on tobacco is shown in the excerpt.

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• Uh, here in Minnesota, we do value our undocumented Minnesotans because they are Minnesotans.
• They're undocumented. They're not legally in the country under our current law.
• They're undocumented. They're not legally in the country under our current law.
• ,<00:37:07.280> nativeorn<00:37:08.160> people, undocumented, nativeorn people, undocumented
• to healthcare coverage for undocumented to healthcare coverage for undocumented adults.<01:50:51.040

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, what's the trajectory for Minnesota Care for Undocumented Adults?
• Minnesota Care for Undocumented Adults? Minnesota Care for Undocumented Adults?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So I know a lot of people in this body want to expand Medi-Cal to undocumented immigrants.
• this budget will have on particularly our most vulnerable community members and specifically our undocumented
• but it still does not do what we needed to do, which is fully recognize that our people who are undocumented
• , who are immigrants, who come... ...that are people who are undocumented, who are immigrants, who contribute

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and proceeded to floor business, with the main item being SB 101, the state budget bill. Before debate on the bill, Assembly Member Sanchez offered amendments to redirect funding toward Proposition 36 implementation, wildfire prevention, Medi-Cal provider reimbursement, developmental services, and other priorities; the majority moved to lay those amendments on the table, and the motion passed 43-18. The chamber then took up SB 101 as the budget bill for immediate effect. Debate on the budget was extensive and sharply divided. Supporters, including Assembly Member Gabriel and several committee chairs, described the budget as a difficult but responsible compromise that protects Medi-Cal, IHSS, child care, housing, wildfire prevention, and other safety-net programs while responding to a projected deficit and federal uncertainty. Opponents criticized the budget as fiscally unsound and argued it relied on accounting gimmicks, did not adequately fund Proposition 36 or wildfire prevention, and continued spending on high-speed rail and Medi-Cal coverage for undocumented immigrants. Several members also raised concerns about gas taxes, provider reimbursement, probation funding, and the impact on vulnerable Californians. After debate, the Assembly voted on SB 101 and passed it 57-19. The measure was sent immediately to the Senate. The body then announced upcoming session schedules, with no floor or check-in sessions on June 14 and 15, and a floor session set for June 16 at 1 p.m., before adjourning.

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• You still think the rollback of MinnesotaCare for undocumented immigrants needs to be a standalone bill
• the roll back of Minnesota<00:13:20.000> Care<00:13:20.160> for<00:13:20.320> undocumented
• Minnesota Care for undocumented Minnesota Care for undocumented immigrants<00:13:21.360> needs

Keywords: 1187, senate, all