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• the firearm through a federally licensed dealer, surrender it to law enforcement, or render it permanently
• have never had the conversation about needing to restructure the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, uh, partially
• have never had the conversation about needing to restructure the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, uh, partially
• have never had the conversation about needing to restructure the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, uh, partially
• have never had the conversation about needing to restructure the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, uh, partially

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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• not implemented and a couple partials not implemented and a couple partials that<00:23:11.640>
• implement something or if they partially implement something or if they partially implemented<00
• or non-partial implementation?
• <00:36:27.640> implementation<00:36:28.400> or<00:36:28.520> non-partial partial
• implementation or non-partial partial implementation or non-partial implementation.<00:36:30.240>

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• current law in CPS cases, there is a requirement that courts hold hearings to consider whether the permanency
• 263.000 of the Family Code requires that in every CPS case, every six months, the court must hold a permanency
• a work group to study the services available to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• record, who you're with, and your position on the bill. 39 local mental health and intellectual disability

Bills: HB50

Keywords: constitutional amendment, ballot language, fiscal note, fiscal impact, cost estimate, savings estimate, Legislative Budget Board, LBB, secretary of state, Election Code, Government Code, voter information, ballot proposition, state budget, election administration, Texas, 1185, senate, all

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• housing or have a voucher in hand to move into permanent housing.
• These are more permanent stabilizing. I'm not sure if that answered your question.
• The retention rate is very high, for example, in Bernalillo County it's 40% in permanency planning.
• My questions are around disabilities.
• So those are the two thoughts that come to mind from a disabilities perspective.

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• line 137 is funding for the permanent line 137 is funding for the permanent school<00:30:23.039>
• This time, the specific learning disability criteria rulemaking change.
• > rulemaking learning disability criteria rulemaking learning disability criteria rulemaking change
• Uh section have a disability themselves.
• the specific learning disability the specific learning disability rulemaking<01:48:14.560> that

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• features, AI captioning, auto-description, and sign language overlays that serve customers with disabilities
• As many know, I'm very partial to veterans issues.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• explicitly nonviolent inmates and provides avenue for potential insurance and worker's compensation, partial
• sources of air pollution and authorizes penalties for late payment and provides grants to financially disabled

Bills: S0598, S0934, S1260, S1300, S1452, S1510, S1566, S1580, S1668, S7034

Keywords: funeral homes, cemetery law, cremation, embalmer, funeral director, preneed contract, preneed funeral, human remains, unclaimed cremated remains, disposition of remains, hospice, palliative care, end-of-life care, direct disposal, mortuary science, funeral service arts, licensure by endorsement, cemetery license, contiguous acres, consumer services

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• Some people have disabilities and they need online. There are special learners.
• It could be partially spent.

Bills: SB152, SB145, SB190, HB247

Keywords: telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion, rural internet, broadband infrastructure, eligible telecommunications carrier, ETC, tribal consent

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• The additional offenses include... ...continuous sexual abuse of a young child or disabled individual
• But to a lesser extent, since once some distribution rights are partially assigned, fewer are in regulatory

Bills: HB 1301, HB2278, HB2776, HB2820, HB3848, HB3920, HB4172, HB4215, HB4284, HB4285, HB4463, HB4517, HB4690, HB4765, HB4766, HB4767, HB4768, HB4769, HB4773, HB4830, HB5506

Keywords: alcohol, beverages, winery permit, restaurant, malt beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, alcohol production, home brewing, family use, craft beverages, massage therapy, licensing, criminal offenses, sexually oriented businesses, public safety, bingo, charitable gaming, operating capital, regulation, funding

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• signed. the bill for the property tax exemptions for our veterans today based on their federal disability
• President, 2018, so six years, is this a partially completed project that has not started yet?

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• . >> Yeah, it doesn't permanently remove that option.
• So, we would do a partial acquisition.
• So, we would do<00:54:19.040> a<00:54:19.520> partial<00:54:20.240> acquisition.
• <00:54:21.599> Sometimes<00:54:22.160> we do a partial acquisition.
• Sometimes we do a partial acquisition.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• importance to freedom and justice is popular education, without which neither justice nor freedom can be permanently
• <00:02:06.119> Freedom<00:02:06.640> can<00:02:06.799> be<00:02:07.039> permanently
• Justice nor Freedom can be permanently Justice nor Freedom can be permanently maintained<00:02:08.959
• curricula that may have been submitted previously but was found to be either not aligned or only partially
• either not aligned or um only partially either not aligned or um only partially aligned<00:50:05.359

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Deaths, many more disabilities, many more hospitalizations.
• There was a surge in myocarditis with the COVID vaccine, permanently injuring young people who previously
• Permanent disability, chart eight, three-to-one graphic, basically by product, by sex, by age.
• These lives are permanently changed; I'm not going to even number. In closing, I think...
• These lives are permanently changed.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management held a hearing on several emergency management bills, with most of the testimony focused on Senate Bill 539, which would prohibit COVID-19 mRNA vaccination or gene-altering procedures as a condition of entry, employment, school attendance, or access to public venues. Senator Durant and many public witnesses supported the bill, arguing that COVID-era mandates were coercive, ineffective, and harmful, and that the state should not require proof of vaccination in future emergencies. One witness, Joanne Tuller, testified in opposition, saying the government should retain authority to impose public health measures in emergencies and warning against permanently limiting that power based on the COVID experience. The committee also heard testimony on Senate Bill 540, concerning the prevention of radioactive material discharge, with a Sierra Club representative and local residents opposing Holtec’s disposal of wastewater from the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant and citing health, environmental, and economic concerns in Plymouth and nearby communities. Senator Driscoll testified in support of Senate Bills 537 and 538, describing them as measures to strengthen the Commonwealth’s strategic preparedness stockpile and to create a framework for emergency response during surges in hospitalizations, including temporary waivers of prior authorization when hospitals are over capacity. In addition, Dr. Jennifer Carlson testified in support of H.885, a resolve creating a special commission on the field of emergency management, arguing that the profession should be more fully professionalized and staffed by dedicated experts rather than part-time “second hat” officials. Several other bills on the docket, including H.883 and H.84, had no sign-ups. The chair closed each bill’s testimony section as the list was exhausted, and the hearing was adjourned without any votes taken during the session.

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• That success, coupled with a falling birth rate, will create a permanent demographic transition to an
• birth rate will create a permanent birth rate will create a permanent demographic<00:01:57.759><
• Most older adults do experience changes in mobility and abilities, and some of us become disabled.
• Most older adults do experience changes in mobility and abilities, and some of us become disabled.
• Most older adults do experience changes in mobility and abilities, and some of us become disabled.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Speaker, which dealt with veterans' property tax exemption for different categories of disability.
• to Representative Alcon's piece of legislation, we were able to also do different categories of disabilities
• We hold this land in trust for the beneficiaries. of the Land Grant Permanent Fund.
• And to be clear, it's revenue to the Land Grant Permanent Fund, so this isn't general fund money; this
• is specifically Land Grant Permanent Fund.

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• A current issue with the Labor Pool Act is that businesses often want to hire day laborers permanently
• These fees discourage permanent hiring and limit job stability.
• It provides that a disabled veteran may retain the unique alphanumeric designation assigned to the DV
• And the DRI process was never meant to be permanent.
• It started in the late 1970s, and it was designed... ...was never meant to be permanent.

Bills: S0002, S0026, S0354, S1112, S1192, S1220, S1352, S1670

Keywords: negligence, settlement, appropriation, highway safety, damages, law enforcement, motorcycle accident, compensation, Department of Transportation, legal claim, land use, development, sustainability, environmental protection, housing policy, labor pool, employment, temporary work, placement fee, Department of Commerce

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development heard several bills and reported most of them favorably. The first major measure, CS/SB 1220, was described as a broad transportation package expanding FDOT authority over trails, seaports, aviation, advanced air mobility, delivery devices, and related technology, while also addressing toll revenue use, autonomous vehicle penalties, digital driver licenses, and an FDOT study on alternative-fuel vehicles. An amendment narrowed some provisions, including local regulation of personal delivery devices and FDOT airport language. Senator Smith and others raised concerns about language involving FDOT assistance to local governments on federal grant applications, but the bill passed unanimously after support from industry and local-government appearance cards. The committee also approved SB 1112, the Labor Pool Act, which would prohibit labor pools from charging placement fees when workers are hired permanently by a third-party employer and require annual registration with the Department of Commerce. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would reduce barriers to full-time employment, improve oversight, and help returning citizens and low-wage workers; multiple witnesses testified in support, including labor advocates and individuals describing high placement fees. Senators from both parties praised the bill’s worker and reentry benefits, and it passed unanimously. The committee then favorably reported SB 2, a claims bill for the estate of Danielle Maudsley arising from a fatal FHP arrest incident and settlement, and SB 26, another claims bill providing relief for the estate of Mark Legata after alleged FDOT negligence. Senate Bill 1352 on motor vehicles also passed without opposition. It would create a secure online portal for license plate seizure processing, allow disabled veterans to retain their DV plate designation upon reissuance or transfer, ban license plate covers and similar devices that obscure plates, and route certain online driver license and ID transactions through county tax collectors. SB 1192, a customer service pilot requiring callback queues for certain calls to the Department of Commerce and Department of Children and Families, was likewise reported favorably to improve response times and reduce hold times. The most extensive debate centered on CS/SB 354, the Blue Ribbon Projects bill, which would create a new process for very large developments on 10,000-acre or larger parcels if the owner sets aside 60% of the land for conservation or reserve uses. Supporters said it was intended to promote long-range planning, preserve land, and provide certainty for infrastructure and services, while opponents from counties, planning groups, and environmental organizations argued it would preempt local land-use authority, weaken public participation, and allow conservation requirements to be too vague. An amendment added more detail, but concerns remained about administrative approval, timelines, and the definition of reserve areas. Despite opposition from some members, the committee reported the bill favorably on a divided vote. SB 1670 was temporarily postponed, and the committee adjourned after recording one member’s vote on SB 1220.

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• This bill, H.B. 2074, This bill, H.B. 2074, currently now, Arizona law defines partial birth abortion
• as a procedure in which a living baby is deliberately and intentionally partially delivered for the
• Partial birth abortion is already illegal in Arizona and under federal law.
• Arizona has already drawn a clear legal line by prohibiting partial birth abortion.
• I don't know if anyone has seen an actual partial birth abortion.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior journal, and recognized the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Sarah Lee Davison of Tucson. Members also introduced numerous guests and advocacy groups, including Aliento students for Education Day, gun violence prevention advocates, agricultural producers, military veterans, and representatives from the Kino Border Initiative and Nucor Steel. A proclamation honoring the life of Peter Andrew “Andy” Grosetta was read, recognizing his long service to Arizona ranching and the cattle industry. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole and considered two bills. HB 2074, dealing with reporting related to partial-birth abortion, received an adopted Judiciary Committee amendment that changed the penalty to a class six felony and then was recommended do pass as amended. The bill drew sharp debate: supporters said it strengthens reporting and accountability for an already illegal procedure, while opponents argued it would criminalize health care workers and reflect punitive views toward women seeking abortion care. HB 2148, described as a transparency bill, also received an Appropriations Committee amendment and was recommended do pass as amended without significant debate. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, and HB 2074 and HB 2148 were referred to engrossing. The House also announced several committee meetings for later that day and the next morning, including Appropriations, Federalism and Military Affairs, Science and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, and Rural Economic Development, before adjourning until Thursday, January 29, 2026.

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• Is it, you know, permanent disability?
• Is it you know permanent permanent permanent disability<00:55:33.680> it<00:55:33.760> would
• <00:55:33.920> be<00:55:34.079> intro disability it would be intro disability it would
• smell, but also permanent damage to heart, lung, or brain.
• <01:02:46.720> of<01:02:46.960> your permanent loss or impairment of your permanent loss

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Um, a disabled or person over 65 is an employer prioritizing based on enrollment level employment outside
• Um, a disabled or person over 65 is an employer prioritizing based on enrollment level employment outside
• Prohibit public employees from using work-study programs to replace permanent employees.
• <01:16:48.239> employers to replace permanent employers to replace permanent employers employees
• unintentionally displace permanent unintentionally displace permanent workers.<01:17:15.040>

Bills: HF4362, HF4252, HF4440

Keywords: firearms, guns, gun rights, gun control, campus safety, public college, university, postsecondary institution, higher education, visitor carry, concealed carry, open carry, campus policy, Minnesota Statutes 624.714, petty misdemeanor, parking lot carry, firearm possession, public safety, college campus, student carry

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• Yes, I believe that when it was completed, it would have been partially corrected.
• So I think that's why it shows as partially corrected.
• So I think that's why it shows us partially corrected.
• I think there's maybe one other that it's showing on here as partially not corrected.
• They may partially redeem them throughout the summer.

Summary: The Legislative Joint Auditing Committee met on June 5 and first adopted prior minutes and several committee reports. The executive committee report noted adoption of its minutes, staff updates on scheduled audits, approval of an annual financial audit for the City of Horseshoe Bend, and an update on the intern program. The Counties and Municipalities report covered delinquent private water and sewer audits, compliance follow-up with towns including Denning, Gum Springs, Omer, Fargo, Jericho, and Haynes, and review of current and deferred reports; the committee filed most current reports but deferred several and referred some matters to prosecutors and the Attorney General. The Educational Institutions report said 103 education audits were reviewed, most with no findings, while several school districts had findings and one Booneville School District finding was referred to law enforcement. The State Agencies report included findings at the Department of Finance and Administration and a deferred Department of Health report, and the committee filed 13 reports. The committee then received lengthy presentations on the State of Arkansas annual comprehensive financial report and the state single audit for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. Legislative Audit issued unmodified opinions on the state financial statements, but identified two material weaknesses: insufficient internal controls at the Office of State Technology to monitor threats and unauthorized access, and improper methodology changes and documentation issues at the Division of Workforce Services affecting year-end estimates for unemployment-related accounts. The single audit covered $12.4 billion in federal awards across 469 programs, with 16 major programs reviewed. Auditors reported 33 findings overall, including 31 federal findings, $12.9 million in outstanding questioned costs, and qualified opinions for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program, the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund, and the Child Care Development Fund cluster. Committee members questioned DHS, the broadband office, OST, DFA, Education, and Workforce Services about the findings, corrective actions, cyber protections, federal drawdowns, child care reporting, and accounting methodology changes. Several agencies described corrective steps. DHS said it had changed how it draws Summer EBT funds, addressed provider revalidation and incarceration-related Medicaid issues, and updated internal processes and staffing. The broadband office said the questioned costs reflected invoice documentation disputes rather than missing payments and expected Treasury review to resolve the issue. OST said it was expanding logging, endpoint detection, and enterprise monitoring, and described broader cybersecurity investments, training, and a roadmap. DFA and Workforce Services addressed the workers’ compensation and unemployment accounting issues, with Workforce Services saying it had updated its policy and submitted the methodology to DFA. After discussion, the committee voted to hold the two statewide audit reports over until the August meeting, with members asked to submit specific questions in advance so only needed agencies would return. The final item was a special report on the Hot Spring County Solid Waste Authority for January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025. The audit reviewed compliance with laws, board procedures, bidding, payroll, permits, inspections, and cash handling. It noted prior private audit findings on segregation of duties, that recent private audit reports had not been obtained for 2023 through 2025, and that the current administrator said prior office staff and bookkeeping contractors resigned when he was hired. The authority’s operations and revenue sources were described, and the report was presented for committee review.