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• those watching or hearing, may not be familiar with the process there are He's taking place in the Capitol
• the Biden administration administration have proved how harmful regulatory overreach can be to the security
• Justice Scalia used to point out up that our freedoms are not secured by the Bill of Rights.

Bills: SB18, SB19, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888, SB 18, SB 19

Keywords: municipal libraries, state funding, gender identity, public events, children's literature, SB 19, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county, city, municipality, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying ban, public funds, registered lobbyist, Chapter 305, Government Code, Local Government Code, county association dues

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• or here who may not be familiar with the process, there are multiple hearings taking place in the Capitol
• last 4 years of the Biden administration have proved how harmful regulatory overreach can be to the security
• Justice Scalia used to point out that our freedoms are not secured by the Bill of Rights.

Bills: SB 18, SB 19, SB 666, SB 688, SB 707, SB 888

Keywords: municipal libraries, state funding, gender identity, public events, children's literature, SB 19, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county, city, municipality, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying ban, public funds, registered lobbyist, Chapter 305, Government Code, Local Government Code, county association dues

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• So we're trying to also provide a little bit more security and protection against maintenance costs and
• It's what I prioritized as a top initiative for me to make sure that I secured this additional funding
• We also secured a special appropriation, which is Section 5 of HB 2, in the amount of 2.5 million, which
• I just wanted to congratulate the director on securing that additional funding and thank the legislature
• That would be here in Santa Fe at the State Capitol Building, and it would be all day for the district

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• Exactly one year ago, I stood on the steps of our Capitol, my right hand resting on the Bible, my wife
• talk with anyone, I'd work with anyone, I'd root for anyone willing to join us on our mission of securing
• That responsibility includes securing the American dream for those willing to work for it and protecting
• Trooper Harrison remained at the scene to maintain security and coordinate responding emergency services
• work of our congressional delegation, our state agencies, and our health care partners in helping secure

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• THIS IS A HOUSE CONFORMING BILL RELATED TO THE CAPITOL COMPLEX AND THERE IS A STRIKE ALL AMENDMENT. >
• Berman: THERE'S ALSO WHOLE DISCUSSION ABOUT THE PRIORITIES INCLUDING NEW TECHNOLOGY OR CYBER SECURITY
• Berman: OKAY, DO WE HAVE BUSINESSES LINED UP THAT WE THINK WILL TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CYBER SECURITY
• PRIORITIZE THOSE GRANTS BASED ON WHAT IS NEEDED MOST IN THE MARKET THE WEATHER FOCUSING ON CYBER SECURITY
• FIRST BECAUSE WE KNOW WE HAVE ISSUES IN CYBER SECURITY, IT MAY BE SOMETHING MORE AUTOMATION FOCUSED

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And number three under the RFQs is with Disability Determination for Social Security Administration,
• Number five, Department of Education with Umbrella Security Solutions.
• This is for armed security services for Arkansas School for the Deaf and Blind.
• Number 13, DHS, DCFS, with Secure Foundation Counseling.
• Number 24, University of Arkansas, with Dynamic Integrated Security.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Finally, disability determination services is tied to the Social Security Administration.
• Finally, disability determination services is tied to the Social Security Administration.
• Finally, disability determination services is tied to the Social Security Administration.
• Finally, disability determination services is tied to the Social Security Administration.
• Finally, disability determination services is tied to the Social Security Administration.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee held an introductory organizational meeting for the newly named Workforce and Economic Development Committee, with Chair Dave Baker noting a quorum and that no votes or formal actions were scheduled. Members and staff introduced themselves and described their districts, backgrounds, and priorities. Several members emphasized worker protections, labor experience, small business concerns, rural economic issues, and the importance of balancing employer and employee interests. Others highlighted education-to-workforce pathways, affordability, support for seniors, and opportunities for immigrant and refugee communities. Chair Baker said he wants the committee to find a balance between protecting labor and ensuring a strong employment base, fair rules, and fair taxes, while also acknowledging concerns about recent policy trends and the need to get proposals right before they leave the committee. Members from both parties echoed themes of collaboration and economic opportunity, though some Republicans criticized past rules and regulations as burdensome on small businesses. The committee also welcomed nonpartisan staff and DFL/GOP staff, including the committee administrator, legislative assistant, House Research, and fiscal analysis staff. The committee then received an overview from DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek and deputy commissioners. Varilek described DEED’s mission as empowering growth of the Minnesota economy for everyone, increasing prosperity and extending it broadly, and coordinating with other agencies such as Labor and Industry to avoid duplication and use taxpayer dollars efficiently. He said DEED focuses on business attraction, retention, and expansion, workforce development, and helping Minnesotans—including people with disabilities—prepare for jobs and independent living. A deputy commissioner began outlining the economic development division’s structure and operations, but the transcript cuts off before the full presentation was completed.

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• Article six is the Secure Choice retirement program changes.
• I thought that was going secure choice.
• Um, thank you Senator Nelson for your comments about secure choice.
• <01:19:04.800> It your comments about secure choice.
• It your comments about secure choice.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Criminal jurisprudence, homeland security, intergovernmental affairs, judiciary and civil jurisprudence
• Recently, I went to visit my good friend Jeff Leach in his new Capitol office. Rep.
• Leach is the first member of my generation to have an office on the main hallway in the Capitol building

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Together, we can secure a prosperous and independent energy future for our state.
• House Bill 107 fixes that with stronger data protection and secure reporting.
• National security starts at our borders.
• Department of Homeland Security. Okay.
• HCR 40 to Border Security. HCR 76 to Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, heard an invocation, dispensed with the previous journal, and received a House message. Members also recognized Dr. Namita Bardwaj as doctor of the day. The chamber then adopted Senate Resolution 554 honoring Christopher “Chris” Jake Stone of Santa Fe for his heroism during the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting, with several senators and the lieutenant governor offering remarks about his sacrifice and the ongoing impact on his family and community. The Senate also signed a number of bills and resolutions and adopted Senate Resolution 533 recognizing the Texas Legislative Internship Program class, with multiple senators highlighting individual interns and the program’s role in developing future public servants. The floor then took up and passed several bills, often by suspending the regular order and the three-day rule. These included HB 1639 on a study of cancer incidence among female firefighters; HB 102 granting early registration for students in military-related programs; HB 4325 increasing civil penalties for barratry; HB 5342 creating a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline trust fund and related funding study; HB 3370 allowing late timberland appraisal applications after an owner’s death; HB 3376 requiring certain guardians to complete dementia/Alzheimer’s training; HB 132 extending confidentiality protections to information about hostile acts by foreign adversaries; and HB 1978, which sought to restrict ERCOT interconnections, but its motion to pass to engrossment failed on a 20-11 vote. Additional measures passed included HB 511 on unsolicited voter registration mailings, HB 2187 on nurse staffing, retaliation, and overtime protections, HB 2510 creating offenses for unlicensed assisted living operations, HB 694 on DFPS notification timelines, HB 1893 making license plates in law-enforcement video nonconfidential for public information requests, HB 2733 updating barratry and solicitation laws for digital communications, HB 4506 allowing opt-in electronic zoning notices, HB 3751 transferring a TxDOT property to DPS, HB 3033 creating a grant program for nonprofits supporting injured or killed DPS employees, HB 4273 on Medicaid fraud prevention and eligibility verification, HB 3211 on vision care benefits, HB 4529 exempting certain DoD-certified child care facilities from state licensure, HB 2522 easing fingerprinting requirements for certain vehicle dealers, HB 4219 tightening public information request response requirements, and HB 4783 requiring a report on opioid antagonist programs. The Senate also received a House message noting passage of SB 9, and a nominations committee report was announced for future consideration.

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• It's Camel Day at the Capitol, so I know everybody likes to get out, especially Miss Rogers.
• They are also required to pass security, medical, and background checks.
• Required to pass security, medical, and background checks.
• They work around the clock to ensure that we have safe and secure elections. Please vote no.
• Military Affairs and Border Security will not be meeting Monday.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate met in Committee of the Whole on several calendars, with opening prayer, pledge, attendance, guest introductions, and recognition of doctors of the day and student visitors. The chamber also approved the prior day’s journal and later adopted multiple Committee of the Whole reports assigning bills for further action. Several measures were retained on the calendar, including SB 1366, SB 1503, SB 1787, SB 1803, and SB 1628. On the first calendars, the Senate advanced SB 1232 on military compatibility permit zoning, SB 1493 on disciplinary action appeals for law enforcement officers, SB 1538 on civil traffic violations and warrant-related penalties, and SB 1618 on the military affairs commission, all with amendments. The chamber also advanced SB 1424 on firearm safety instruction in public schools, SB 1456 on state highways and routes, SB 1552 on a tax revision, SB 1554 on chiropractic claims, SB 1572 on civics instruction, SB 1633 on an income tax subtraction for a primary residence, SB 1684 on school liability for serious injury, and SCR 1004 on photo enforcement systems. SCR 1004 drew comments that the amended version would require photo radar to be put to voters in affected cities or towns in the 2028 election cycle. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on SB 1094, which would create civil liability for physicians performing irreversible gender-reassignment surgery on minors. Supporters argued it would protect minors and hold doctors accountable, while opponents said it would discriminate against transgender youth, increase malpractice costs, chill medical care, and reduce provider availability. The Senate also debated SB 1124 on psychiatric evaluations ordered by boards, SB 1496 on Department of Child Safety procedures and representative payees, and SB 1713 on AHCCCS procurement contracting, with concerns raised about access, delays, and agency discretion. SB 1813, dealing with the state hospital governing board and Maricopa County bed limits, prompted debate over litigation risk versus expanding capacity for people with serious mental illness. In later calendars, the Senate advanced SB 1246 on homeowners associations and foreclosure, SB 1271 on municipal authority and alarm-system reporting, SB 1338 on state and local public benefits eligibility, SB 1428 on county board membership, SB 1663 on freedom of speech and the Freedom of Speech Monument Committee, SB 1688 on membership association fees and disclosures, SB 1805 on county recorder/court claim deeds and notaries, SCR 1024 on legislative qualifications and residency requirements, and SB 1808 on homeowners associations and county flags. SB 1338 drew opposition from Sen. Kuby, who said it would remove refugees, DACA recipients, and asylum seekers from eligibility for state and local benefits. SCR 1024 was amended to require one year of party affiliation in addition to district residency, and the sponsor explained it was intended to align party and district requirements. Most measures were adopted from Committee of the Whole with do-pass recommendations, many as amended.

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• Every day during session, my colleagues and I are in committees across the Capitol testifying to this
• Every day during session, my colleagues and I are in committees across the Capitol testifying to this
• Every day during session, my colleagues and I are in committees across the Capitol testifying to this
• <01:30:14.080> Or<01:30:14.320> put intelligence, and cyber security.
• Or put intelligence, and cyber security.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:07:53.039> The just to have security present. The just to have security present.
• And it simply security services.
• security monitoring things. And security monitoring things.
• And I was, for physical security.
• <01:19:05.120> So security excludes mutual funds. So security excludes mutual funds.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This morning, we are in Room 126 at the Capitol.
• First, a birth certificate, then a Social Security card in order to get a license or an ID, and I thought
• what have you, and that kind of lived experience does enter its way, in appropriate ways, into the Capitol
• Welcome back, everyone, to the coldest room in the Capitol. I should have won.
• So we always focus on maintaining a bulkhead that's secure and a safe lake that doesn't have algae blooms

Summary: The committee heard a long housing agenda with several bills presented before quorum was established. AB 1725, as amended, would require disclosure of nearby oil wells and methane monitoring issues in a specific district; the author and community witnesses described serious health and safety risks in Vista Hermosa Heights, while the California Apartment Association, California Building Industry Association, and California Chamber of Commerce opposed, arguing the bill targeted the wrong industry and that the state should instead fix abandoned wells directly. AB 2110, a local finance tool to create tax increment districts for workforce housing for education, health care, manufacturing, and public safety workers, drew no witnesses in support or opposition and was presented as a way to help workers live closer to jobs. AB 1732 would expand CEQA streamlining for public university and college housing projects; UC and several housing and labor groups supported it, while housing advocates raised concerns about amendments affecting existing 100% affordable housing exemptions. AB 1771, amended into a study bill, would direct HCD to report on the long-standing resident manager requirement for apartment buildings with 16 or more units; the rental housing industry supported studying the issue, while the chair emphasized the need to consider tenant protections and the impact on current resident managers before changing the law. The committee also heard AB 2185, which would direct state affordable housing programs to update guidelines to better support factory-built housing; it drew broad support from housing, labor, technology, and local government groups, with no opposition. AB 2748 would delay new EV-readiness requirements for 100% affordable housing developments, keeping the prior 40% standard through 2035; supporters said the higher standard would add significant costs and threaten project feasibility, while clean air and transportation advocates argued the code changes are modest, important for equity, and should not be rolled back. Members split along those lines, with some emphasizing housing production and others urging more public subsidy for EV infrastructure rather than delaying the code. SB 417, a proposed $10 billion affordable housing bond for the November ballot, received extensive support from housing organizations, local governments, labor, and business groups, but Habitat for Humanity and the Los Angeles mayor’s office asked for specific allocations for CalHome and interim housing; the bill was ultimately moved to Appropriations on an 8-0 vote, with members noting ongoing negotiations over funding priorities. Finally, AB 1740 would create an urban multimodal community designation for Santa Monica, allowing local approval of certain low-impact coastal-zone activities—such as some housing, bike and bus lanes, outdoor dining, and building changes—without Coastal Commission review. The author and Santa Monica officials said the bill would reduce delays and uncertainty for infill housing and local economic recovery while preserving protections for sensitive coastal resources; supporters included housing, business, and city groups. The Coastal Commission and environmental organizations opposed, saying the bill would carve out broad exemptions, weaken public access and appeal rights, and bypass the local coastal program process that Santa Monica has not completed. Committee members debated the Commission’s role, with some criticizing it for opposing legislation and others arguing the bill was a common-sense way to modernize coastal permitting. A motion and second were made on AB 1740, and the bill was left pending with the committee’s action to be taken when appropriate.

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• We'd love to have everybody in state buildings and in the Capitol so that we can all work more efficiently
• There was also a possible proposal for a site on the Capitol grounds, and then they had also looked at
• Security measures need to be much higher.
• We do the best we can to try and educate the organizations on their security measures, but again, it's
• Security measures, but again, it's a different level that we're talking about.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee met to hear the Attorney General’s budget and related agency presentations. Legislative Council first reviewed the compliance with legislative intent report and the base budget worksheet, highlighting current and ongoing appropriations, FTE changes, one-time funding items, continuing appropriations, and major special and federal funds. Members asked about items such as the Missing Indigenous People Grant Fund, the Internet Crimes Investigation Fund, and the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit grant funding, and staff explained the funding sources and status of those programs. Assistant Attorney General Clare Ness then outlined the Attorney General’s office structure, staffing, and budget pressures. She emphasized the office’s broad statutory duties, the value of its legal and investigative work for state and local governments, and concerns about attorney salary competitiveness, the new and vacant FTE pool, and the impact of the 3% operating budget reduction on BCI, IT, and the crime lab. Members also discussed AG opinions, boards and commissions training, and the office’s litigation and settlement recoveries. Ness and committee members raised the possibility of broader attorney salary benchmarking across state government. The crime lab director described severe space and infrastructure constraints, including overcrowding, shared workspaces, glycol leaks, air handling limits, and aging fire and burglar alarm systems. She said the 2024 study projected a much larger facility would be needed and that a new building on the current health department site would best address the lab’s needs. She also reported that backlogs have improved significantly in DNA, drug, fingerprint, and firearms work, though toxicology had a recent delay after an air compressor failure. The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit director described the unit’s fraud, abuse, and neglect work, noted federal-state funding and recent federal scrutiny, and said the unit needs more staff. The gaming division reviewed charitable gaming growth, e-tabs, trust accounts, and compliance issues, while BCI covered its caseload, cybercrime and child sexual abuse material investigations, the missing indigenous person task force, and the use of lottery funds for drug task forces. No formal votes or budget actions were taken during the meeting.

Bills: HR42, HR43, HR44, HR45, HCR22, HCR23, HCR24, HCR25, HCR26, HCR27, HCR28, HCR29, HCR30, HB894, HB983, HB984, HR39, HR40, HR41, HCR19, HCR20, HCR21, HB2, HB3, HB15, HB441, HB976, HB977, HB978, HB979, HB980, HB981, HB982, HB129, HB130, HB287, HB489, HB521, HB545, HB553, HB555, HB570, HB670, HB672, HB797, HB854, HB952, HB207, HB300, HB331, HB428, HB464, HB587, HB618, HB629, HB801, HB853, HB891, HB474, HB487, HB503, HB606, HB633, HB707, HB720, HB728, HB733, HB846, HB852, HB856, HB868, HB875, HB112, HB657, HB221, HB149, HB901, HB148, HB354

Keywords: women, chemistry industry, Louisiana, recognition, workforce, commendation, leadership, faith, community service, Bishop Weidner, log truck drivers, transportation safety, log industry, pastor, Church of Pentecost, forestry, tree farming, W.H. Ward Properties, community support, Louisiana Forestry Association

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• Want to remind everyone tomorrow is Sportsman's Day at the Capitol, meaning the wild game lunch will
• It is ACC Day at the Capitol, American Conservation Coalition. Just want to give them a shout-out.
• It is ACC Day at the Capitol, American Conservation Coalition. Just want to give them a shout-out.
• It is ACC Day at the Capitol, American Conservation Coalition. Just want to give them a shout-out.
• be here cuz we're having pizza in my office at noon, 1:30 for a tour for House District 28 of the Capitol

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, approved the journal, and then moved through a series of announcements and committee notices. Members highlighted upcoming events including Sportsman’s Day at the Capitol, Auctioneer Day, and an Earth Day press conference, and several committees announced meetings and bills to be heard later in the day. The Majority Leader also moved to make House Bill 1132, House Bill 1130, Senate Bill 136, and House Bill 1287 special orders for the next day, and the House agreed without objection. The chamber then took up House Bill 1132, concerning increasing pollinator habitats on state lands. Supporters said the bill builds on years of work to support pollinators and encourages planting native species on public lands; they also explained that the fiscal note reflects use of existing continuously appropriated funds, including GOCO lottery money and oil and gas fee revenue. After committee reports were adopted and questions about funding were answered, the bill passed as amended. The House next considered House Bill 1130, concerning baby diaper changing stations in public restrooms. An amendment was adopted that exempted local governments and expanded the small-business carveout to employers with 25 or fewer employees and no more than $3.5 million in annual revenue, while also clarifying restroom designation. Supporters argued the bill was the product of extensive stakeholder work and would improve access for families. Opponents said it imposed an unfunded mandate on businesses and raised concerns about contamination in public restrooms, including claims that some changing tables have been found contaminated with methamphetamine and fentanyl; after debate, the amendment was adopted, and discussion on the bill continued.

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• And I want to just thank them for their work here at the capitol advocating for those victims and their
• summary: House Bill 2940 prohibits public bodies, members, officers, staff, law enforcement, or security

Bills: HB4260, HB2981, HB3695, HB2960, HB3967, HB3968, HB4339, HB4341, HB4342, HB2940, HB4295, HB4196, HB3134, HB1016

Keywords: workers' compensation, first responders, acute myocardial infarction, stroke, health presumption, emergency services, firefighters, peace officers, emergency medical technicians, open meetings, school boards, transparency, public access, education governance, HB3695, Oklahoma, motor vehicles, personal injury accident, traffic offense, DUI

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• Last weekend, we saw 43,000 people right here at the Capitol and tens of thousands more around the state
• Paul Capitol lawn than there were at the Minnesota Twins home opener.
• Paul<00:26:43.120> Capitol<00:26:43.520> lawn<00:26:44.080> than<00:26:44.240>
• > there<00:26:44.400> were<00:26:44.559> at<00:26:44.720> the Paul Capitol lawn
• than there were at the Paul Capitol lawn than there were at the Minnesota<00:26:45.279> Twins

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And I've been able to secure private funding for this designation.
• Members of the Ethics Committee will be meeting 15 minutes after adjournment in Capitol Room 123.
• Finance and Policy Committee will be meeting immediately after the Health Committee concludes in Capitol
• <00:51:53.119> Thank adjournment in Capitol Room 123.
• Thank adjournment in Capitol Room 123. Thank you. you. you. Representative<00:51:56.880> Backer.

Keywords: 1183, house