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• They don't exist in chapter right now, and they're beginning of the new language that says beginning
• <00:46:52.400> 186<00:46:53.040> that<00:46:53.359> encompasses chapter 186 that
• encompasses chapter 186 that encompasses RSA<00:46:55.800> 186,<00:46:56.800> which<00
• They don't exist<00:47:02.400> in<00:47:02.720> chapter<00:47:03.200> right<00:47
• to be more consistent with other OPLC-related chapters.

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• this represents the chair's position, which is to use the authority provided in Minnesota Statutes, chapter
• <00:31:31.200> 268B.02 in chapter 268B.02 in chapter 268B.02 O2<00:31:33.679> um<00
• 00:34:11.440> um Senator Pratt, the language under um Senator Pratt, the language under um chapter
• chapter chapter 268B.02<00:34:14.639> has<00:34:15.040> the<00:34:15.359> language<
• /c><00:34:15.919> unless Chapter 268B.02 has the language unless otherwise appropriated.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• to the board legal services as it may require in carrying out and enforcing the provisions of this chapter
• Of course there's also in KRS chapter 12 authorization for every department to retain its own counsel
• <00:08:46.880> 12 there's also in KRS chapter 12 there's also in KRS chapter 12 authorization
• further the purposes of this chapter further the purposes of this chapter including<00:09:54.640
• And one legislative thing that changed is not just the early change in this particular statute, Chapter

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the April 13 minutes and then turned to a large agenda of contracts. Chairman Douglas said there were 52 contracts totaling about $369.3 million, and noted that most vendors were registered with the Secretary of State except for item 118 on the routine personal services green list and item 19 involving Morehead State University and Kentucky State University. The committee voted to defer item 118 to the June 26 meeting and later also deferred the Kentucky State University contract on the deferred list to the June 26 meeting. The main discussion centered on a deferred personal services contract for the Kentucky Board of Optometric Examiners, involving outside legal counsel. Senator Meredith raised concerns about KRS 320 and whether the board had authority to hire outside counsel when the statute says the Attorney General shall provide legal services to the board. Dr. Mary Beth Morris, the board president, and Christopher Thacker of the Attorney General’s office testified after being sworn in. Thacker explained that the statute and related law allow both Attorney General assistance and independent counsel, and argued that outside counsel is appropriate for day-to-day legal work because it avoids conflicts, especially on open records issues, regulatory advice, and disciplinary hearings. Senator Meredith said he agreed with approving the contract but questioned how the board had reached this point and whether the current statutes reflect modern practice. He raised concerns about transparency and accountability, referencing a prior advisory opinion involving the board’s handling of exam requirements during COVID and saying the board should have consulted the Attorney General before acting. Thacker responded that the Attorney General’s office serves the Commonwealth as a whole, not as counsel to one board, and that the board’s use of outside counsel is a reasonable and economical arrangement. The exchange ended with Meredith suggesting that broader legislative action may be needed to clarify reporting relationships and oversight for the board.

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• The current language incorrectly references a chapter 144E definition of volunteer.
• The current language incorrectly references a chapter 144E definition of volunteer.
• The current language incorrectly references a chapter 144E definition of volunteer.
• <00:14:52.320> 144E incorrectly references a chapter 144E incorrectly references a chapter
• 144E definition which is the chapter 144E definition which is the definition<00:15:00.959> of

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The next change our committee made was to restore 9 V.S.A. chapter 72, subsection 2605.
• Some of that contain chapter amendments, which themselves contain amendments to many statutes.
• Updates internal citations to reflect the current numbering of the chapters, such as in the unclaimed
• the current numbering of the chapters the current numbering of the chapters such<01:09:56.520>
• We are adding a member appointed by the National Association of Social Workers Vermont chapter to take

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional reading for St. Patrick’s Day, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the reading of a resignation letter from Representative Hooper of Burlington. The letter said the House environment had changed significantly and that he was resigning before the next cycle, while thanking colleagues and urging bold leadership to address major problems facing Vermonters. Members then received first readings and referrals for a large slate of bills. House bills introduced included measures on tax administration, hunting license fees, emergency management, oath and affirmation language in statutes, judiciary procedures, a Vermont homelessness response continuum, paperwork reduction, public utility subjects, municipal regulation of agriculture, miscellaneous agricultural subjects, and municipal permitting of ground-mounted solar arrays. Senate bills referred to House committees included vocational rehabilitation, home improvement and land improvement fraud, advanced metering infrastructure devices, water quality, and fair employment practices. Several other bills on the notice calendar were also referred to Ways and Means or Appropriations because they affected state revenue or carried appropriations. The House adopted two concurrent resolutions on the consent calendar: HCR 214, honoring Irish-American patriots and their role in American independence, and HCR 220, welcoming the USS Vermont’s namesake visit and designating April 18, 2026 as USS Vermont Day. Members also offered announcements recognizing guests from the USS Vermont and related veterans’ groups, remembering former Representative Ken Harvey, and noting upcoming events such as March Madness pools, the Legislative Cabaret, a Rural Caucus meeting, and a NAMI Walks team. On the floor calendar, H. 723 on posting of land was taken up, amended as recommended by the Committee on Environment, and ordered to third reading on a 10-0-1 committee vote. The House then began second reading of H. 757 on manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives; committee members described manufactured housing as a key affordable housing option in Vermont and said the bill would clarify how these homes are purchased, titled, taxed, and financed, while reducing costs and improving consistency for homeowners, lenders, and municipalities.

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• Brother Anderson is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, Memphis, Tennessee chapter.
• Wallace, representing 32 chapters across the state of Alabama.
• <00:13:39.760> in<00:13:39.920> the college and alumni chapters in the college and
• alumni chapters in the United<00:13:40.320> States,<00:13:40.720> Europe,<00:13:41.120>
• chapters across the state of Alabama. chapters across the state of Alabama.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then adopted the previous day’s journal and excused absent senators. The chamber recognized visiting members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and adopted a Senate resolution designating February 10, 2026, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the Alabama State Capitol. Senators offered remarks praising the fraternity’s service, civic outreach, and historical significance, and the House later sent over a matching resolution, which the Senate adopted. The Senate also heard a Black History Month presentation highlighting Benjamin Banneker, Dr. Charles Drew, Ralph Bunche, and Carter G. Woodson. The Senate then processed a large number of House messages and confirmations. House bills and resolutions were referred to committees, including measures on juvenile offenders, administrative rules, state income tax, local legislation, ad valorem tax, multi-member boards, license plates, criminal procedure, and food banks. The Senate confirmed several appointments, including multiple Alabama Army National Guard promotions, Mike Suo to the Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees, and Christy Andrews to the Alabama Securities Commission, each by roll call with no opposition. In motions and resolutions, the Senate adopted numerous commemorative and honorary resolutions, including observances for National Blood Donor Month, Diabetes Month, Booker T. Washington Day, the Alabama Community College Football Study Commission, and recognitions for individuals and organizations such as the Baldwin County Fair, Sheriff Derek Cunningham, William Riley Hawkins Jr., and Clifford Ray Miller. Senator Barfoot’s resolution urging federal funding for the state logging efficiency grant fund was adopted after adding all senators as co-sponsors, and a resolution honoring Sheriff Derek Cunningham was read at length and adopted. The Senate also adopted the Rules Committee’s special order calendar for the next legislative day, which prioritized several bills on libraries, taxation, retired state employees, municipalities, transportation, coal-impacted communities, income tax, the Alabama Space Authority, cosmetology and barbering, security, entertainment incentives, and health. In local legislation, the Senate passed several local bills, including measures for Mobile County, class 2 municipalities, public transportation, Jefferson County, and the town of Morris.

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• The bill requests several changes to the statute in the civil marriage chapter 517.
• 517 adding the ability ability chapter 517 adding the ability ability to<00:47:18.640> amend<
• When Chapter 517.04 was amended in 2023, it opened up marriage officiating to anyone over the age of
• Um so that that's a chapters 13 and 609.
• Chair and members, I'm searching chapter 26C for the specific educational neglect term.

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• bullet uh the first bill uh chapter bullet uh the first bill uh chapter chapter<00:10:25.960>
• chapter 39. chapter 39.
• The next bill I'll touch on is Wyoming Session Law Chapter 65, School Facilities Use Fees.
• <01:40:02.600> 3<01:40:03.040> section<01:40:03.640> 8 chapter 3 section 8 chapter
• Chapter 3, section 8 hasn't worked very well, didn't work very well.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Subsection 1120 of VSA chapter 25 is new statute.
• <00:53:36.080> 16 definitions for Title 3, Chapter 16 definitions for Title 3, Chapter 16
• SA chapter 123, non-profit hospital service corporations.
• This section amends the chapter on non-profit hospital service corporations, which is the chapter under
• <02:40:17.640> 63 as provided in 9 VSA chapter 63 as provided in 9 VSA chapter 63 subchapter

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House resumed consideration of H.606 on firearm procedures and first took up Section 3 and its effective dates. A member from Northfield spoke at length in support, arguing the provision is narrowly tailored, based on actual dangerousness rather than mental illness alone, and is more limited than federal law because it applies only to specific court findings and is temporary, with rights restorable upon recovery. The House then approved Section 3 and its effective dates, approved the remainder of the Judiciary Committee report, and ordered third reading. The chamber then moved through third readings and passed H.385 on remedies and protections for victims of coerced debt, H.556 on exceptions to the state minimum wage, H.559 on the parole board, H.723 on posting of land, and H.757 on manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives. On H.814, relating to neurological rights and AI in health and human services, the House adopted an amendment offered by the member from Burlington that required the advisory council to include proposed definitions for neurotechnology, artificial intelligence, and related terms in its report; the House Health Care Committee reported the amendment favorable 11-0-0, and the bill then passed. H.816, regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services, also passed, as did H.927, technical corrections for the 2026 session. The House then took up H.930 on chronic absenteeism. The committee member from Manchester described the bill as an AOE proposal responding to high post-pandemic absenteeism rates and their impact on learning, and outlined provisions adding definitions, updating compulsory attendance language, requiring a state model policy, strengthening notification and truancy procedures, and preserving existing penalties. The member said the Education Committee heard from a wide range of education and child welfare witnesses and passed the bill 11-0. After a brief clarification on the absences section, the House proceeded toward third reading of H.930.

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• Likewise, and the one about the abatements is a little more complex because you have to amend the chapter
• These limitations include those various mill levy limitations in Chapter 57-15 that have been referenced
• Under Chapter 57-23, the statute really provides all the procedures and grounds for abatements.
• So if you have questions on that or would like to look at what that looks like, the Chapter 57-23 kind
• We’re always evaluating our Century Code, our chapter 54-10.

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• I worked with the local NRA chapter on that bill.
• Section three adds definitions to the chapter. I won't go through them all except to note a couple.
• <01:23:36.960> I three adds definitions to the chapter.
• I three adds definitions to the chapter.
• <01:30:35.199> And meet the duties of this chapter. And meet the duties of this chapter.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• I think our main concern is that this bill conflicts with the existing case law when it comes to chapters
• would be to put it into Title 36, which is the Civil Remedies, Defenses, and Special Proceedings chapter
• But in 1991, the current administrative rules, Title 23, Chapter 23, went into effect, and it's specific
• Chapter 11 now present. He told me what to say, but I won't. Okay. Department of Labor.
• I do want to stress this fund was established under chapter 339-10, and the language clearly dictates

Bills: HCR93, HCR14, HR85

Keywords: image-based sexual abuse, working group, gender-based violence, Hawaii Commission on the Status of Women, prevention efforts, survivor protections, new technologies, legal reform, HCR14, House Concurrent Resolution, perpetual easement, non-exclusive easement, state submerged lands, submerged lands, shoreline easement, drainage outfall, stormwater outfall, lagoon outfall, pipelines, Kahala Hotel & Resort

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• that, and what my staff discovered is that this body has passed a law that says, if you look at KRS chapter
• We said it twice because if you look in the same chapter, chapter 480, KRS 16011, we specifically say
• <00:33:15.200> 16043, says, if you look at KRS chapter 16043, says, if you look at KRS chapter
• you look in We said it twice because if you look in the<00:33:40.880> same<00:33:41.120> chapter
• , the same chapter, the same chapter, chapter<00:33:43.679> 480,<00:33:44.640> KRS16011

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum with 34 members present and approved the prior day’s journal. The chamber also received a House message that House Bill 96 had passed and requested concurrence. During second reading, Senate Bills 17, 34, 39, and 181 were reported and sent to the Rules Committee, and Senate Resolution 56 was introduced honoring Elder Nathan Craig and Sister Amy Craig for their mission service. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 27, which would allow local governing bodies, after consulting with a coroner and making a 30-day effort to locate next of kin, to choose cremation rather than burial for indigent decedents; it also preserved options for religious organizations to take possession of a body. A committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed 35-0. Senate Bill 30, dealing with the Motor Vehicle Commission’s restricted fee account and allowing unused funds to carry forward for commission operations, also passed unanimously 35-0. Senate Bill 40, concerning public library district boards of trustees, was amended by committee substitute and passed 34-1 after debate. Supporters said it would return county library board appointments to local officials and speed appointments, while opponents argued it could politicize libraries and weaken their independence; several members explained their votes, including concerns from library advocates and a defense that the bill still allowed local boards to seek advice. Senate Bill 76, which limits school boards from increasing occupational license taxes above the base 0.5% until a county reaches a population of 500,000, was also amended by committee substitute and passed after its sponsor argued it responded to a disputed Fayette County tax increase and would restore transparency and public trust.

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• Section 5 deals with an exemption from the CIE for certain chapters of law, which includes Chapter 466

Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary considered several items. First, it took up SB 1694 on technology education, which would revise postsecondary general education standards to incorporate technology-related instruction, including computer science and artificial intelligence concepts. An amendment was adopted that shifted the bill away from creating a sixth core requirement and instead required technology-integrated core courses to include digital literacy, AI applications, and related topics such as software engineering, networks, databases, and cybersecurity where applicable. The amendment also added guidance for high school computer science courses that include AI, emphasizing critical evaluation, limitations, and ethical use. After brief discussion, the committee voted to report CS for SB 1694 favorably. The committee then approved confirmation of the appointments on Tabs 1 through 2 by a single favorable vote. Next, it considered SPB 7038, a proposed committee bill on postsecondary education and workforce development covering tuition and fee policies, consumer protections, career and technical education, student acceleration, and institutional operations. Senator Berman asked about changes to CIE licensure/jurisdiction and dual enrollment expansion; the sponsor said the bill affects institutions rather than individual courses and is intended to expand student options without necessarily increasing enrollment or funding needs. A Florida Dental Association representative testified in information only, urging preservation of the existing exemption for dental assisting programs from CIE oversight. The committee adopted a motion to submit the proposal as a committee bill and then reported SPB 7038 favorably. The meeting concluded with no further business and adjournment.

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• Incorporated<00:07:29.280> Fraternity chapter of Lynx Incorporated Fraternity chapter of
• inspire links members and chapters inspire links members and chapters across<00:10:09.920> the
• :10:21.120> the<00:10:21.200> links the Alabama chapters of the links the Alabama chapters
• of issues that the Alabama chapters of issues that the Alabama chapters advocate<00:10:46.640>
• <00:11:02.800> look members of the Alabama chapters look members of the Alabama chapters look

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• We have 271 chapters and more than 50,000 family members.
• The Far West Region represents chapters across California and other western states, bringing together
• Growing up, I was a member of the Jack and Jill chapter of San Diego.
• After graduating out, I am now a proud mother member of that chapter, and so it is especially meaningful
• We had a sixth grade history book that taught us a chapter about how the Jews begged Jesus to beg the

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I believe that they are covered under chapter subchapter 50 of 224 and ours, which deals primarily with
• I believe that they are covered under chapter subchapter 50 of 224 and ours, which deals primarily with
• 00:17:35.760> under believe that they are covered under believe that they are covered under chapter
• :17:38.799> of<00:17:39.280> 224<00:17:40.559> and<00:17:40.799> ours chapter
• subchapter 50 of 224 and ours chapter subchapter 50 of 224 and ours which<00:17:42.000> deals

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 01:15 Member Comments 01:43 SB 29 Discussion 05:18 SB 29 Roll Call Vote 09:44 SB 49 Discussion 11:29 SB 49 Roll Call Vote 22:29, 958, all

Summary: The Kentucky Senate Natural Resources Committee held its first meeting of 2026, opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and several housekeeping reminders from the chair. The chair emphasized a 24-hour filing rule for amendments and other items, asked members to use “present” during roll call, and reminded members to route questions through the chair rather than cross-examining witnesses. The committee also welcomed a student guest, Madison Dus, and several interns, and noted that Senator Neal was attending the committee for the first time. The committee then heard Senate Bill 29 from Senator Greg Elkins, which would prohibit solid waste management facilities from being charged an assessment or fee by the county or solid waste district where the waste was generated. Supporters described the bill as a response to counties attempting to impose “designation fees” on waste generated locally, and said the measure would close a loophole and prevent a growing practice. After discussion about similar practices in other states and the value of waste as a commodity, the committee voted favorably to pass SB 29. The committee next considered Senate Bill 49, also by Senator Elkins, which would create a voluntary statewide program to increase awareness, education, and recycling of lithium and other rechargeable batteries. Testimony focused on the fire and explosion risks batteries pose in collection vehicles and landfills, the value of rare earth metals in batteries, and the need to keep them out of the waste stream. Members asked about whether larger batteries, such as those from electric vehicles or solar facilities, were covered under existing law; the sponsor said the bill was aimed at smaller consumer batteries and that larger batteries were likely already addressed under existing universal waste or hazardous waste rules. The committee also discussed how to promote the voluntary program through retailers, local governments, recyclers, and the Energy and Environment Cabinet. SB 49 was then approved favorably by committee vote.

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• estimated cost is needed to continue the survey as outlined in Senate Bill 241, which is Kentucky Acts chapter
• estimated cost is needed to continue the survey as outlined in Senate Bill 241, which is Kentucky Acts chapter
• 45.680> Acts Senate Bill 241, which is Kentucky Acts Senate Bill 241, which is Kentucky Acts chapter
• 47.199> the<00:04:47.360> 23<00:04:47.840> regular<00:04:48.320> session chapter
• 139 from the 23 regular session chapter 139 from the 23 regular session to<00:04:49.440> purchase

Keywords: 00:01 Call to Order and Roll Call 01:49 Approval of Minutes 02:06 Information Items 03:48 Project Rpt from Finance and Admin Cabinet 14:38 Lease Rpt from Finance and Admin Cabinet 18:50 OFM – Ky Infrastructure Authority 26:40 OFM – Cabinet for Economic Development 31:50 Office of Financial Management 40:40 Remaining 2025 Meeting Dates 41:25 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The meeting opened with prayer and a quorum call, then the committee approved the prior meeting minutes. Staff reported several informational items, including University of Kentucky medical and research equipment purchases, school district debt issues, leasehold improvements, and Kentucky Community and Technical College System bond allocations. The committee then approved a line-item appropriation increase of $350,000 in federal funds for the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ Cumberland Forest Conservation Program, along with two Department of Military Affairs projects: the Ashland Readiness Center window replacement and the MATES HVAC replacement at Fort Knox. It also approved four larger maintenance-pool projects without further action: HVAC and smoke evacuation work at the Kentucky State Penitentiary, HVAC and hot water tank replacements at Oakwood, a Green Bank energy-savings performance project across state facilities, and roof replacement at Lake Barkley Lodge. Members asked about the prison project, the roof procurement process, and whether minority-owned firms receive special bidding preference; staff said capital projects are awarded through open low-bid procurement with qualification and warranty requirements, and that minority participation is preferred but not a bidding criterion. Two lease modifications were approved for Franklin County agencies: an expansion and renovation for the Auditor of Public Accounts and a downsizing and renovation for the Kentucky Workers Compensation Funding Commission. The committee also approved Kentucky Infrastructure Authority items, including a Monticello sewer loan, several Cleaner Water Program grants and reallocations, and a House Bill 1 water grant that required no action. Members questioned engineering costs and were told the KIA board reviews technical details and anomalies before approval. Finally, the committee approved six economic development grants: one EDF grant for V Simple in Jefferson County and five KPDI EDF grants for projects in Breckinridge, Erlanger, Todd, and Washington counties. The last action item was approval of Western Kentucky University’s up-to-$10 million general receipts revenue bond issue for athletic facilities. An informational Kentucky Housing Corporation multifamily bond item prompted concern from members about rising per-unit costs for affordable housing, and they requested further explanation from the housing corporation at a future meeting.

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• I represent the west side of the city of Gallup, and I also represent nine Navajo chapters.
• We have a total of 31 chapters in the Eastern Navajo Nation that are within the state of New Mexico.
• And then we also have our Northern Navajo Nation that has, I believe, 12 chapters that are within the
• I come to you just a little bit north of here from the community of Torreon Star Lake Chapter, which
• We continue to work with our Navajo Nation chapters in regards to the ARPA funding being utilized for

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• Texas will be the fifth state to dispense FDA-approved ivermectin without a prescription, adding Chapter
• The Board of Health may adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter. Ms.
• Are you instructing the Texas Board of Pharmacy to adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter?
• The Texas Board of Pharmacy may adopt the rules to implement this chapter.
• Chapter 429 of the government code, which governs homeland security operations...

Bills: HB25, HB48, HB149, HB254, HB26, HB192, HCR3, HCR4, HCR5, HCR6, HCR8, HCR14, HCR16, HR1, HR2, HR3, HR4, HR6, HR7, HR8, HR9, HR12, HR11, HR13, HR14, HR15, HR16, HR20, HR22, HR23, HR24, HR25, HR26, HR27, HR28, HR29, HR30, HR31, HR32, HR33, HR45, HR48, HR49, HR51, HR52, HR55, HR56, HR57, HR59, HR60, HR61, HR62, HR63, HR64, HR65, HR66, HR70, HR71, HR72, HR74, HCR2, HCR7, HR10, HR21, HR35, HR36, HR37, HR38, HR39, HR40, HR42, HR43, HR44, HR46, HR47, HR50, HR53, HR54, HR67, HR69, HR75, HCR 5, HCR 6, HCR 8, HCR 14, HCR 16, HR 1, HR 3, HR 4, HR 6, HR 7, HR 8, HR 9, HR 12, HR 11, HR 13, HR 14, HR 15, HR 16, HR 20, HR 22, HR 23, HR 24, HR 25, HR 26, HR 27, HR 28, HR 29, HR 30, HR 31, HR 32, HR 33, HR 45, HR 48, HR 49, HR 51, HR 52, HR 55, HR 56, HR 57, HR 59, HR 60, HR 61, HR 62, HR 63, HR 64, HR 65, HR 66, HR 70, HR 71, HR 72, HR 74, HCR 7, HR 10, HR 21, HR 35, HR 36, HR 37, HR 38, HR 39, HR 40, HR 42, HR 43, HR 44, HR 46, HR 47, HR 50, HR 53, HR 54, HR 67, HR 69, HB 25, HB 48, HB 149, HB 254, HB 26, HB 192

Keywords: ivermectin, pharmacist authority, prescription-free, healthcare regulation, patient access, HB 48, Texas alert notification systems, emergency alerts, public warning systems, alert fatigue, notification fatigue, Texas Division of Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety, DPS alerts, emergency management, State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry, STEAR, disaster notifications, weather alerts, Amber Alert