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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Justice (Part I) Apr 8th, 2025

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Post-secondary education was under the broader umbrella of chaplaincy, recreation, volunteer services
  • It would require state and local agencies to accept electronic service whenever possible, establish a
  • It would require state and local agencies to accept electronic service whenever possible, establish a
  • We provide free and low-cost legal services to people here in Austin.
  • Thank you all for your service, too. Senator Parker, thank you for being here.
Summary: The committee heard a series of criminal justice bills, beginning with SB 1870 and SB 1727, both of which were adopted as committee substitutes and reported favorably to the full Senate. SB 1870 would bar local governments from adopting policies that decriminalize controlled substances or direct officials not to enforce state drug laws, with civil penalties enforced by the Attorney General for violations. SB 1727 was described as a technical change to make the draft a formal Legislative Council version of a TDCJ-related assault bill; both bills were also sent to the local and uncontested calendar. The committee then took up SB 2405, the major Sunset bill for TDCJ, the Board of Pardons and Paroles, Windham School District, and the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee. Senator Parker explained that the bill continues and modernizes those agencies, requires a 10-year facilities and staffing plan, expands rehabilitation and reentry programming, improves parole-board consistency and training, and codifies various cleanup and inspector general recommendations. Sunset staff and agency witnesses discussed the bill’s data-sharing, program coordination, and projected savings from reducing delays in parole-voted programming; public witnesses generally supported the post-secondary education and reentry provisions, while some urged stronger statutory direction for Windham and more reform to medically recommended intensive supervision. The bill was left pending. SB 1804, SB 1099, SB 2569, and SB 2570 were also heard. SB 1804 would allow restitution for tattoo removal for human trafficking survivors and remove the age restriction so adult survivors can qualify; it was reported favorably and sent to the local calendar. SB 1099 would increase penalties for certain felony offenses when committed by a person determined to be unlawfully present in the country; immigration and civil rights witnesses opposed it as overbroad and difficult to administer, but it was reported favorably. SB 2569 would modernize unmanned aircraft reporting by requiring law enforcement agencies to post reports on public websites; it passed unanimously and was sent to the local calendar. SB 2570 would create a defense to prosecution for peace officers and correctional guards using less-lethal force weapons within the scope of their training; law enforcement witnesses supported it, civil rights and prosecutor witnesses raised concerns that it was too broad and could weaken existing use-of-force standards, and the bill was left pending for further work.
TX
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  • The same thing on the TDU side for the interim transmission cost of service update.
  • The same thing on the TDU side for the interim transmission cost of service update.
  • Chairman and members, Senate Bill 1254 relates to the regulation of professional employer services.
  • Money follows the flag, meaning that ancillary services should follow issuance.
  • Utility customers require safe and reliable utility service, which is not possible without investment
Summary: The Senate Business and Commerce Committee met with a quorum and first took up pending business, voting out several bills. Senate Bills 1697, 1569, 1202 as substituted, 1029, 1364, 1185, 924, 1008 as substituted, 264, 1376, and 1358 as substituted were reported favorably, with some sent to the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also adopted a substitute for SB 1202 and later corrected votes on several measures. SB 924 and SB 1376 drew some opposition, while the rest of the pending bills were reported without dissent or with limited nays. The committee then heard testimony on SB 1856, which would create an annual capacity-cost recovery rider for Entergy Texas customers in the MISO region. The author and Entergy argued the bill would better match rates to actual capacity costs and improve transparency, while the Texas Association of Manufacturers and the Public Utility Commission raised concerns about the short 10-day review period, rider proliferation, and the preference for full rate cases over piecemeal adjustments. The bill was left pending. The committee also heard and left pending SB 522 on CPA reciprocity, SB 1664 requiring TDUs to provide clearer, standalone rate-change disclosures, SB 1877 expanding OPUC’s access to market data, SB 1254 and SB 1255 as TDLR cleanup bills on professional employer organizations and mold assessors, SB 1341 updating manufactured housing rules, SB 1239 on sovereign debt and Texas governing law, and SB 1259 streamlining the surveyor-in-training licensing process. Additional bills discussed included SB 1977, which would cap recoverable legal expenses in electric, water, and sewer rate cases; OPUC and some consumer advocates supported the idea as a way to reduce ratepayer costs, while utility representatives warned it could discourage participation and increase rate shock. The committee also heard SB 1762 clarifying that geothermal energy conservation wells are not battery resources, and SB 783 allowing SECO to proceed with future energy-code rulemaking for state-funded buildings. Both drew supportive testimony from industry and environmental groups. All remaining bills heard during the meeting were left pending, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 5th, 2026 at 12:10 pm

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

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  • Awasa has taught countless students, and even during her retirement, has continued her service as a New
  • focused on that will help provide New Mexicans greater access to mental health and behavioral health services
  • focused on that will help provide New Mexicans greater access to mental health and behavior or health services
  • Memorial 52 has been read by title and is ordered printed and referred to the House Health and Human Services
  • Health and Human Services will meet tomorrow at 8:30.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Jun 1st, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Your service on energy resources and state... Affairs is invaluable.
  • I'm sorry, the warrant service officer model or jail enforcement model.
  • This will be contracted through the Health and Human Services Commission.
  • Service drafts be voting on. Have all members voted? 102 ayes, 36 nays.
  • , the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. ...Services, the Department of Health, the
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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Finance May 11th, 2026

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • We simply ask that our essential services no longer be deferred. ...the committee to be more fiscally
  • We simply ask that our essential services no longer be deferred.
  • As seniors, we're talking about allowing a member with 35 or more years of service credit to select a
  • I'm sure it's along with the help of the Department of Family and Children Services.
  • Department of Family and Children's Services.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Fri Feb 13, 2026 @ 8:30 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our first relating to human services.
  • ETS provides IT governance across enterprise services.
  • I I just want to thank human services<00:40:59.599> department services department services department
  • And third, we need to improve job quality.
  • a single statewide service portal.
Summary: The committee opened with HB 1813 on taxation and HB 2429 on tax expenditure evaluation, taking mostly written testimony and limited oral discussion. On HB 2429, the Tax Foundation and Department of Taxation raised privacy and federal-law concerns, warning that the bill could require taxpayers to file duplicative returns and could risk disclosure of federal tax information if released publicly. Members and witnesses discussed using anonymized or summary reporting instead of individual public release, with the department saying summarized data would be preferable and that the state can ask for the information as a policy matter, but individual public release could create problems. The committee then heard HB 2423 HD1 on biodiesel, where Pacific Biodiesel said it can supply all biodiesel needed for B5 in Hawaii without imports and asked to move the implementation date earlier to November 2027 to allow rollout planning. HB 1996 HB1 on hearing aids drew broad support; a disability access representative said earlier insurance-based efforts had run into administrative problems and that this bill would immediately lower costs for consumers. HB 1851 HD1, also related to hearing aids, received support from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, while the Tax Foundation argued the program would be better funded directly rather than through the tax system, citing overhead costs and blank provisions that should be filled in before passage. On HB 2546, the research activities tax credit, HCDC said the credit supports long-term R&D and should be converted from a first-come, first-served system to proration so more applicants receive some benefit; the agency described the credit as helping companies move from idea to commercialization and noted the state is leaving potential jobs and federal dollars on the table. HB 2028 HD1, relating to Labor Day for construction workers, drew support from labor representatives who said it recognizes construction workers and helps offset cost-of-living pressures, while the Tax Foundation opposed it as an industry-specific subsidy and flagged technical issues with undefined terms and blank credit amounts. The committee also heard HB 2583, HB 2490, HB 2545, HB 2114, and HB 1859 HD1. HB 2490, concerning coastal erosion at Mokuhiki Bay, received strong support from a temple representative who described severe shoreline loss, years of temporary emergency work, and the need for a long-term, nature-based solution in coordination with state agencies. HB 2545, involving HCDC and SBIR commercialization, was supported as a way to turn R&D into economic development; HCDC said it had more applications than it could fund and that the bill could help create high-wage jobs. HB 2114, the Hawaii Benefits Hub, received comments from ETS and DHS emphasizing support for the concept but cautioning that operational, policy, cybersecurity, and data-sharing standards must be carefully aligned. HB 1859 HD1 on workforce development drew strong support from workforce and philanthropic groups, who said Hawaii faces a long-term gap between projected living-wage jobs and the number of young people entering the workforce, and argued the bill would create durable infrastructure for coordination and long-term planning. No formal votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Public Safety REVISED Feb 10th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • How would this affect Service members on duty outside of the United States. So, there is a.
  • What would the author consider an amendment specifically outlining service members on temporary orders
  • Would you be willing to consider an amendment specifically for money sent to service members on active
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education May 20th, 2025

Public Education

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  • Third, but certainly not least, we encourage our regional education service centers to collaborate with
  • of how important it is to expand this Holocaust education week, to work closely with the regional service
  • needs to be sourced, and if you have any comments on that, I'm happy to... to engage with you on the quality
  • I started looking at other services to be involved in. Also, therapy-type exercises were used.
  • These organizations promote... ...accessible, confidential, and affordable sexual health services.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation May 1st, 2025

Transportation

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  • Chairman, members, thank you for your time and your service this evening.
  • Chalk has been an oilfield services provider since...
  • The 300,000 loads we hauled in 2024 are needed to equal the same service.
  • We were required to haul 400 loads to provide the same level of service to our customer.
  • You know, obtaining quality or qualified people is challenging.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation May 1st, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • But on House Bill 5216, the committee substitute serves to commemorate the life and service of Jose Rodriguez
  • Border Patrol Agent Jose Rodriguez Lua for his service in protecting our border and keeping the Rio Grande
  • This highway renaming would serve as a lasting memorial for him and his tireless service.
  • HB 1960 honors the life, service, and sacrifice of Lieutenant Resendez, ensuring that his memory and
  • Thank you for your service to the community.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 28th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Legal services in immigration cases deliver measurable taxpayer savings. As Ms.
  • Third, these legal services directly support our Texas business community.
  • Legal services don't... encourage illegal immigration.
  • People who provide immigration legal services are in small businesses like mine.
  • , as well as offer income tax services.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 28th, 2025

State Affairs

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  • I also saw financial services and I imagine that I mean the intent is probably bank mergers, but what
  • Industries like construction. in food services and domestic work, specifically.
  • As undocumented folks are not eligible for unemployment benefits and services that so many of us are.
  • Through mentorship, discussions about integrity, discipline, leadership, and service. Thank you.
  • It also ensures that services are distributed fairly, that funds are spent for the the benefit of all
TX
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  • Therefore, local government... ...We'll have more flexibility to pay for goods and services.
  • We want to clarify that our emergency service districts aren't specifically called out in the bill.
  • This prolonged delay is affecting local contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, service providers, and
  • Part of it you'll see sometimes they'll do it for services, whether it be police or fire.
  • A lot of times, it's related to utility services.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 5th, 2025

Boards, Agencies and Commissions

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  • Basically, technology is expensive for these services.
  • So, what if two districts could work together to provide 911 services to the same people?
  • This allows them to combine services while still remaining separate and distinct.
  • We appreciate your service. Representative Simpson, you're up presenting House Bill 117.
  • The other was the expression of a contract for administrative services, which they did not renew and
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 26th, 2026 at 12:10 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's granted based upon prior services and anticipated future services.
  • It's basically a snapshot of a service member's journey from day one entering the military service until
  • they either ETS, which is leaving the service, or retire.
  • Upon prior services and anticipated future services. And so, what is the purpose of tenure?
  • from day one entering military service until they either ETS, which is leaving the service, or retire
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 31st, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Faithful and distinguished service to Christian Bible College and to recognize the golden jubilee of
  • legislature to participate in a ride-along experience with the Department of Children and Family Services
  • to the state of Louisiana, first as a state senator and currently as Public Service Commissioner.
  • It's an act to amend Title 29 relative to services for veterans for viper restrictions on services.
  • You know, an agency that may charge them more than they need to pay for these kinds of services.