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• administer some of those recognized standard autism assessments, although I do think there's still some debate
• administer some of those recognized standard autism assessments, although I do think there's still some debate
• administer some of those recognized standard autism assessments, although I do think there's still some debate
• Although I do think there's still some debate on whether they can do an official DSM diagnostic diagnosis

Summary: The Arkansas Legislative Autism Task Force approved the April 1, 2026 meeting minutes and then reviewed several vacant membership slots on the task force, including appointments from the Arkansas Psychology Board, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, UAMS, and parent or guardian positions. Members discussed trying to fill those vacancies before the next meeting, and noted that if they remain open they may be addressed in the task force’s legislative report and through possible statutory changes in the next General Assembly. Representatives from the Developmental Disabilities Provider Association (DDPA) and Civitan Services presented on DDPA’s role serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Arkansas. They said DDPA now represents 80 providers serving more than 13,000 individuals in 75 counties, with services including early intervention, adult day programs, supported employment, intermediate care facilities, work activities, and community/residential waiver services. They also shared survey data on older clients and said these services remain available to seniors with IDD, including people with autism. The task force then heard a proposal to amend Act 656 of 2021 to include licensed psychological practitioners as qualified providers for autism waiver-related evaluations. The presenter argued this would reduce wait times, avoid duplicate assessments, and help families access services sooner, while still maintaining quality standards. Members asked about training, licensure, and whether other professionals such as speech-language pathologists or audiologists should be included; Dr. Scott noted that current practice already relies on a two-provider model and that speech-language pathologists play a role because autism diagnosis considers communication, cognitive ability, and language. The discussion also touched on the need for proper testing standards and board oversight. No vote was taken on the amendment, and the meeting ended with plans to return to fraud-related discussion and to begin prioritizing recommendations for the 2027 session before adjourning.

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• Um, everything else I think would involve some debates, and there's really no point in that.
• 00:51:52.800> would<00:51:53.040> involve<00:51:53.359> some<00:51:53.599> debates
• <00:51:54.000> and think would involve some debates and think would involve some debates and

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Seeing no further public testimony, members, anyone wishing to debate the strike-all amendment?
• Anybody wishing to debate? No.
• Seeing none, anybody wishing to debate on the bill as amended?
• “Anyone wishing to debate on the bill as amended? Seeing none, you’re recognized to close.”

Summary: The Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee met with a quorum and took up House Bill 413, relating to attorney’s fees, suit money, and costs in family law cases. Representative Gottlieb explained that the bill and strike-all amendment were intended to promote fairness, create more uniformity across circuits, expand judicial discretion in awarding fees, and strengthen enforcement language. Members discussed how the amendment’s reference to good-faith settlement offers would apply only after trial in fee determinations, not during the trial itself. Jamie Epstein of the Florida Bar’s Family Law Section supported the measure overall, saying it would improve consistency and deter bad-faith litigation, but noted concern about one paragraph creating a presumption of entitlement to fees in contempt actions. The committee adopted the strike-all amendment and then passed HB 413 favorably as amended by a 13-0 vote. Chair Koster said the bill would provide needed clarification in family law practice and help parties litigate more professionally and amicably. After the vote, the committee heard a presentation from Florida Bar President Sayah Baker Barnes on the Florida Bar’s role and the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession. Baker Barnes described the Florida Bar as an arm of the Florida Supreme Court responsible for regulating lawyers, protecting the public, handling discipline, reimbursing some victims of lawyer theft through the client security fund, and providing continuing legal education. She said AI use among lawyers has grown rapidly and that the Bar has created committees, guidance, and an ethics opinion to help lawyers use AI responsibly. She emphasized that lawyers remain responsible for the accuracy of AI-generated citations and work product, noted that Florida courts have already disciplined lawyers and a pro se litigant for fake AI-generated citations, and discussed confidentiality, privilege, and deepfake concerns. Members asked about protecting client information and finding best-practice resources, and she directed them to the Bar’s LegalFuel site and AI guidance materials. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Members, this joint rule suspension is not debatable. It takes 54 votes. Clerk will open the roll.
• DeMaio dishonesty seeing and hearing no further debate Assemblymember Ward you may close Thank You Madam
• That said, while the amendments today are not part of this resolution or not up for debate that you have
• I'll debate. Having ceased, the clerk will open the roll for co-authors.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We are now in debate. Representative Rainer, you are recognized in debate.
• Members, any other debate?
• Members, you know, the debate we're having here shows you just how big and important the Department of

Summary: The Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee heard House Bill 651, described by sponsors as the Florida Farm Bill and a comprehensive FDACS agency package. The bill combined technical agency updates with several policy provisions, including changes to water additive rules, labeling requirements for meat, milk, poultry, and eggs, criminal penalties related to drones over agricultural land, mail theft, and retail fuel theft, updates to disaster recovery loan programs, an FFA scholarship, school infrastructure provisions, land purchase authority for converted agricultural land, and a Florida Farmer Financial Protection Act addressing ESG-related banking practices. A major portion of the discussion focused on the bill’s fluoride language, with supporters arguing for local choice and consumer consent and opponents warning about public health impacts and loss of local control. Members also questioned the C-4 registry language and whether it was duplicative or could affect organizations’ status. Public testimony was split. Opponents included Florida for All and the Florida Dental Association, with testimony arguing the bill protected agribusiness interests and that removing fluoride would harm dental health, especially for low-income families. Proponents included Heritage Action, Heartland Impact, and several individuals who argued the bill protected farmers from ESG-driven banking restrictions and supported informed consent and the removal of fluoride from public water. Several agricultural and advocacy groups also waved in support. During debate, some members praised portions of the bill such as housing for agricultural workers, drone penalties, and school-related provisions, but said they could not support the fluoride preemption or the C-4 language. Others supported the fluoride provision as a matter of individual and local choice. On final passage, the committee reported HB 651 favorably. The vote was 11-4, with Chair Esposito, Vice Chair Botana, Representatives Barnaby, Benaroch, Black, Mayfield, Mooney, Plasencia, Salzman, and Weinberger voting yes, and Representatives Alvarez, Bartleman, Henson, and Rainer voting no.

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• We moved that bracket during the debate from 90 to 150,000 on an amendment by Senator Parker, so we're
• Senator Gutierrez stated, "There is no need to use personalities anymore in the debate.
• I thank each one for their patience during this debate.
• Senator Alter, the debate is healthy.

Bills: SCR8, SCR24, SCR25, SB1, SB65, SB315, SB371, SB372, SB379, SB400, SB402, SB406, SB427, SB487, SB502, SB509, SB535, SB610, SB707, SB740, SB761, SB840, SB875, SB893, SB918, SB925, SB965, SB987, SB990, SB995, SB1006, SB1018, SB1073, SB1106, SB1121, SB1194, SB1253, SB1300, SB1343, SB1362, SB1379, SB1447, SB1532, SB1555, SJR36, SJR12, SJR57, SCR25, SCR22, SCR12, SCR24, SCR8, SB565, SB372, SB765, SB62, SB666, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB847, SB1248, SB740, SB14, SB1006, SB504, SB925, SB1121, SB995, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB815, SB1379, SB1300, SB1497, SB1499, SB1498, SB65, SB241, SB304, SB402, SB621, SB1023, SB1024, SB1106, SB686, SB112, SB371, SB204, SB400, SB609, SB1447, SB670, SB502, SB427, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1555, SB1362, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB987, SB1539, SB893, SB447, SB875, SB406, SB509, SB985, SB965, SB1119, SB1505, SB24, SB1194, SB1253, SB1215, SB1532, SB1302, SB856, SB650, SB583, SB673, SB840, SB213, SB681, SB1172, SB1252, SB378, SB610, SB918, SB1343, SB608, SB487, SB955, SB957, SB988, SB990, SB1019, SB1021, SB1120, SB251, SB958, SB535, SB761, SB1, SB541, SB315, SB379, SB1018, SB1737, SB266, SB1415, SB1527, SB125, SB599, SB1330, SB53, SB916, SB896, SB1352, SB973, SB785, SB710, SB472, SB1450, SB1502, SB1566, SB414, SB1062, SB1547, SB961, SB1038, SB513, SB578, SB711, SB746, SB942, SB1404, SB1448, SB1738, SB108, SB8, SB318, SB507, SB533, SB689, SB1026, SB1349, SB1355, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596, SB1403, SB1198, SB1146, SB763, SB667

Keywords: central bank digital currency, CBDC, Federal Reserve, digital dollar, digital currency, cashless payments, financial privacy, cybersecurity, government surveillance, financial surveillance, money laundering, terrorism financing, illicit finance, banking policy, monetary policy, payments system, commercial banks, Texas Legislature, concurrent resolution, federal reserve digital currency

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• Motion is to table, that's non-debatable. We'll do a roll call for all of these votes Emily.
• Chairman, if there's no debate, I'd need to be passed.
• Take the motion before us, so we don't want to cut off any discussion or debate.
• OK, yeah, all right, we can't, can't have a debate, so we have to rely on the technical people to tell

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• way, where wisdom and not pride shape our decisions, where integrity and not partisanship guide our debates
• partisanship where integrity and not partisanship guide<00:03:38.720> our<00:03:39.000> debates
• where<00:03:40.239> humility<00:03:41.080> and<00:03:41.280> not guide our debates
• where humility and not guide our debates where humility and not ambition<00:03:42.640> remind

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• ANY DEBATE ON THE AMENDMENT? SENATOR BERMAN, YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. >> Sen.
• I AM SORRY, THE AMENDMENT. >> Chair: ANY OTHER DEBATE ON THE AMENDMENT? SENATOR -- I APOLOGIZE.
• IS THERE ANY DEBATE ON THE AMENDMENT? SENATOR HARRELL, YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. >> Sen.
• IS THERE ANY DEBATE ON THE BILL AS AMENDED?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We're debating, or should be debating, the fiscal note. Thank you. Thank you.
• And I think it's important for us to start to think about and debate. All right.
• Now, there are ways that you can go to ASCs without having fee schedules, and that's another debate.
• , but that $200 that we're debating over right now per case is going to save the hospital system, the
• , but that 200 bucks that we're debating over right now per case is going to save the hospital system

Bills: HB165, HB175, HB198, HB272, HB457, HB488, HB566, HB603, HB763, HB902, HB909, HB971, HB981, HB1066, HB1125, HB1154, HB1231

Keywords: HB165, lottery proceeds, Lottery Proceeds Fund, Veterans Service Grant Fund, constitutional amendment, veterans, military veterans, veterans' benefits, veterans services, family support, state lottery, education funding, Minimum Foundation Program, problem gambling, compulsive gaming, state treasurer, ballot proposition, constitutional referendum, lottery revenue, Louisiana resident veterans

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• Every time we have these debates and we still make no change, we're signaling to that mom, to that dad
• <00:31:13.560> and<00:31:13.640> we Every time we have these debates and we Every time
• we have these debates and we still<00:31:14.040> make still make still make we're<00:31:15.560
• Members, as I've been listening carefully to the debate, I feel like there's one thing that we are all
• What I'm hearing from tonight's debate What I'm hearing from tonight's debate and<00:50:11.880><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We talked on the floor during the budget debate about the opportunity to upskill folks and that we're
• We talked on the floor during the budget debate about the opportunity to upskill folks and that we're
• Thank you guys for the debate.
• And so I, Madam Chair, look forward to that debate. Thank you. Thank you.
• And so I, Madam Chair, look forward to that debate. Thank you. Thank you.

Bills: SB48, HB250, SB17

Keywords: State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance, technology, innovation, advisory board, entrepreneurial support, stakeholder representation

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• Maybe what we are debating here is should the taxpayers� Fund that. That's the question.
• Is that a fair characterization of the debate that we're having? I think in the big context, yes.
• The debate. resulted in our current constitutional clause around the public education.
• And so really this entire debate.
• I am not here to debate public versus private.

Bills: HB3, HB3

Keywords: education savings account, educational expenses, certified educational assistance organization, school choice, funding, special education, tuition reimbursement, emergency communication, public safety, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, grant program, emergency communications, public safety radio, first responders, radio system, dispatch, 911, emergency management, Texas Division of Emergency Management

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• But the most important voices in this debate are... They are not ours.
• Having this same debate once again, right now, 32 states across America offer expanded school choice.
• Seems like just yesterday. were debating this issue.
• They obviously don't matter for the debate on ESAs.
• President, members, even though we've debated this bill several times. We cannot lose sight.

Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SB2, SR29, SB2

Keywords: Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 1185, senate, all

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• The bill as amended shall be debatable for one hour, equally divided and controlled by the chair and
• After<00:08:20.240> 1-hour<00:08:20.639> debate,<00:08:20.960> it<00:08:21.120><
• c> shall<00:08:21.280> be<00:08:21.360> in After 1-hour debate, it shall be in After
• <00:08:33.680> for read, shall be separately debatable for read, shall be separately debatable
• All time for debate on the bill has expired.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, January 15, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• turn this bill and this floor debate turn this bill and this floor debate into<00:22:31.080>
• <00:58:21.680> on please let us finally begin debate on please let us finally begin debate
• However you exist, you are valid, and it’s not up for debate.
• However you exist, you are valid, and it’s not up for debate.
• However you exist, you are valid, and it’s not up for debate.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Do you remember 12 years ago the ongoing debate on that?
• <00:15:01.040> on 12 years ago the the ongoing debate on 12 years ago the the ongoing debate
• This is another one of those debates, Madam Chair, that has been around for... on the buffet of options
• about the the uh have a 45-minute debate about the the uh the<00:20:50.640> A1.
• , This is another one of those debates, This is another one of those debates, Madam<00:21:35.720>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Is there any debate? None. We think you're awesome. This never happens in our committee.
• Is there debate? Senator Jones, you may close. Those in favor? Those opposed.
• Is there debate on this good bill? Seeing none, Senator Osgood.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I will continue to lead my caucus and encourage strong, thoughtful, honest debate in a respectful way
• And while we may stand on opposite sides in policy debates, and we may do so with gusto, I hope that
• Debate and vote on those bills.

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• All time is yielded for the purpose of debate.
• All time is yielded for the purpose of debate.
• All time is yielded for the purpose of debate.
• The question is, will purpose of debate.
• <07:48:53.200> down as the SAVE Act is being debated down as the SAVE Act is being debated

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 1012, house, all