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• So this bill presents a road map for how we can figure out where the the worst problems are and how we
• There's 3 parts to the road map.
• clears restricting our morning options creates unsafe conditions to the vessel and crew reviewing a map
• recreational boaters being able when they take their families out to be able to go in anchor as we drew the maps
• is written, it's from a port Pierre Wharf entrance channel and turning basin trend that drawing the maps

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• honest, Texas was way ahead of the pack on the deep fake. that we had, seeing kind of a layout of the map
• You know, in terms of a heat map, Texas is like dark, dark red or whatever.
• Brazos Street, south by Ladyburg Lake. and west by the outside curb of Colorado Street. will provide a map
• I'd like to take a closer look at exactly what that map looks like, and would you consider Consider making
• There is a map, the blue there shows the current boundaries of the Keppel complex with the exception

Bills: HB 13, HB143, HB144, HB145, HB366, HB470, HB805, HB912, HB13, HB143, HB144, HB145

Keywords: emergency communication, infrastructure, first responders, grant program, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, local governments, HB 143, Texas Railroad Commission, Public Utility Commission of Texas, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas, well site, surface facility, electrical power line, National Electrical Code, NEC, electrical safety, utility disconnect, service disconnection

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• Another thing I wanted to add, on the back of my written comments, you'll see a little map of the United
• Also, one reporting coming to TDI and having TDI provide a comprehensive map of data that can be available
• I was going to ask other questions, but first, why this map? Who can answer that?
• Yes, I provided the map.
• I'm not sure; I'd have to take a look at the map. We do collect information on...

Bills: SB388, SB455, SB917, SB925, SB1006

Keywords: dispatchable generation, electricity, natural gas, ERCOT, energy credits, utilities regulation, renewable energy, arbitration, insurance contracts, surplus lines, Texas law, insurance policy, boiler inspection, boiler safety, inspection report deadline, certificate inspection, authorized inspector, inspection agency, Health and Safety Code, board of boiler rules

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• Some of them are even in single digits, less than 10% voter turnout.
• Well, it's not local control when you know you have low teen, single-digit voter turnout showing up and
• um some of them are even like in turnout um some of them are even like in single<01:47:47.679> digits
• less<01:47:48.280> than<01:47:48.440> 10%<01:47:48.920> voter single digits
• less than 10% voter single digits less than 10% voter turnout<01:47:50.320> and<01:47:51.040>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• This is largely digital, I think exclusively digital, and get the extension for more visits.
• This is largely digital, I think exclusively digital, and get the extension for more visits.
• <01:32:36.239> digital<01:32:37.199> um digital.
• I think exclusively digital um digital.
• and 14 days depending on if it's digital and 14 days depending on if it's digital or<01:37:52.880

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Something that's more like a digital so it's less expensive.
• Like I really do appreciate um the idea of using digital voter guides.
• Like I really do appreciate um the idea of using digital voter guides.
• Like I really do appreciate um the idea of using digital voter guides.
• Like I really do appreciate um the idea of using digital voter guides.

Bills: HF4348, HF4186, HF4202, HF4455, HF3884, HF3883, HF3882, HF3881, HF2688, HF3295, HF3862, HF3362, HF4242, HF3798

Keywords: HF4186, Minnesota local government finance, housing and redevelopment authority, HRA, public investment authority, qualifying government, State Board of Investment, SBI, index mutual fund, multifamily housing development, long-term equity investment, investment-grade fixed income, federally insured securities, government-sponsored entities, municipal investing, local government investments, housing finance, public funds, investment policy, risk of loss

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• Our digital evidence now that had to be processed within the unit itself is done by a separate digital
• It's a very large digital evidence section within our laboratory processes.
• Our digital evidence now that had that.
• itself is done by a separate digital itself is done by a separate digital multimedia<00:14:52.399
• :15:23.279> process that digital infrastructure to process that digital infrastructure to process

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It removes my ability to choose how I teach and protect my children in the digital world.
• Social media came, digital tools came, and we just turned our kids over to it.
• We just allow telephones and digital tools to replace us as parents, and we're seeing...
• Phones and digital tools to replace us as parents. And we're seeing awful results of that.
• But if you take that same digital transaction, which we are doing, via text message, But if you take

Summary: The committee took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 1422 on unmanned aircraft systems. The bill increases penalties for flying drones over critical infrastructure, prohibits drones equipped with weapons or explosives, creates a first-degree felony for drones carrying a weapon of mass destruction, and includes a law enforcement exception. A lay-filed amendment by Senator Pizzo warning against the use of force to shoot down drones was debated but failed, and the bill was then reported favorably. The committee also reported favorably on SB 846 addressing notary public fraud in immigration-related services, SB 650 on hazardous walking conditions for school transportation, SB 922 on employment agreements including non-compete and garden leave provisions, and SB 1820 on motor vehicle manufacturer and dealer relations, covering performance measures, retaliation, and franchise termination standards. Several bills focused on education, health care, and disability issues. SB 540, the Evan B. Hartzell Act, would require disability history and awareness instruction across grade levels; it drew emotional testimony from the bill sponsor, family members, and supporters, and was reported favorably. SB 998 would allow advanced practice registered nurses to certify deaths and file death certificates in hospice settings under physician protocol, and SB 1412 would modernize home health agency rules by expanding administrative flexibility and contract service use; both passed. SB 1736 would allow direct support professionals and relatives to administer insulin in group home settings for individuals with developmental disabilities, and it was also reported favorably. The committee also advanced several regulatory and court-related measures. SB 1650 expands Florida’s vexatious litigant law, including allowing designation based on conduct in a single case and extending the look-back period, while SB 1652 creates a public records exemption for certain stricken non-criminal court filings; both were approved. SB 1076 on roofing contractors was amended to require continuing education for roof-to-wall connections and then passed, and SB 1078 on fire prevention was amended with stakeholder-agreed language before being reported favorably. SB 1080 on local government land regulations, after multiple amendments and significant debate over agricultural enclaves and local control, was also approved. Other major measures included SB 818 on utility relocation, which creates a relocation fund funded by a portion of communications services tax revenue and was supported by multiple industry and local-government groups after a compromise amendment; SB 868 on social media use by minors, which would require a decryption mechanism for law enforcement access under subpoena and prohibit disappearing messages for minors, remained under discussion as the transcript ended. The committee also heard SB 96, a claims bill for Jacob Rogers against the City of Gainesville, and reported it favorably after testimony that the city would pay the settlement amount.

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• As we continue the digital transformation of our government systems, it is essential to recognize a dual
• The rapid digitization of public services. digital identities to AI-driven portals has dramatically improved
• It's an investment in a secure, efficient, and trustworthy digital future for Texas.
• I also have a link to the digital version on my resource slide. As you can see from that.
• That I've linked in the digital version is that that is becoming more of a concern. for folks on like

Bills: HB512, HB2248, HB2679, HB2832, HB3112, HB3368, HB3490, HB3512, HB3623, HB3666, HB3700, HB3711, HB3770, HB3963

Keywords: grievance procedures, state agency, employee rights, workplace regulations, employment law, employees, employment actions, appeal, state employees, workplace rights, disciplinary actions, employment conditions, employment disputes, job protections, public information, transparency, government accountability, information access, notification requirements, federal funding

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• Will there be a DHS list or mapping resources that confirm that a site qualifies under this part?
• a<00:14:35.920> DHS<00:14:36.560> list<00:14:36.800> or<00:14:37.360> mapping
• <00:14:37.760> resources<00:14:38.240> that be a DHS list or mapping resources that
• be a DHS list or mapping resources that confirm<00:14:38.720> that<00:14:38.880> a<00:
• for more voter service centers for in-person voting, the Office of Elections to print and mail the digital

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 2246, which would expand public financial disclosure requirements. The State Ethics Commission strongly supported the bill, saying broader disclosure could help restore public trust and potentially deter corruption, and it offered a clarifying amendment to make clear the requirement applies to board and commission members rather than all employees of listed agencies. Several organizations and individuals also testified in support. A committee member asked about the amendment, and the commission explained it was intended as a clarification rather than a substantive change. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2250, which would add homeless facilities to the locations covered by the drug-free-zone offense for promoting controlled substances. The Public Defender opposed the measure, arguing that many homeless facilities are unmarked and not easily identifiable, creating notice, fairness, and due process concerns and risking arbitrary enforcement. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office and Honolulu Police Department supported the bill, saying it targets distributors rather than users, that notice can be proven through evidence, and that the law is aimed at protecting vulnerable people in shelters and similar facilities. In questioning, senators asked how homeless facilities would be identified and whether the bill would cover all shelter models; the prosecutor said the definition is cross-referenced in statute and must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. The Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii and other groups testified in opposition, while several service and advocacy groups testified in support. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2325, which would allow courts to review and potentially reduce sentences for certain juvenile offenders after 15 years if the person is not a danger to the community. Judiciary staff said the court supports the bill’s intent but noted Hawaii’s indeterminate sentencing structure leaves no alternative sentence for a court to reduce to, suggesting the measure may need structural sentencing changes or could instead be directed to the Hawaii Paroling Authority. Public defender representatives and youth-justice advocates supported the bill, emphasizing rehabilitation, adolescent brain development, trauma, and the need for a meaningful opportunity for release. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided.

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• Many have never used modern technology or navigated the digital world, making skills like paying bills
• We must update vocational programs to reflect current job market needs by incorporating digital literacy
• We need short-term boot camps and targeted digital skills training to align with the real-world demands
• We must update vocational programs to reflect current job market needs by incorporating digital literacy
• We need short-term boot camps and targeted digital skills training to align with the real-world demands

Summary: The hearing focused first on sexual abuse, harassment, and retaliation in California’s women’s prisons, with testimony from CDCR wardens, the Office of Inspector General, advocacy groups, and formerly incarcerated survivors. Legislators and witnesses described a pattern of staff misconduct, fear of retaliation, gaps in reporting, and the need for stronger accountability, better investigations, and more outside access for survivor support organizations. CDCR said it has expanded training, body-worn and stationary cameras, outside partnerships, and PREA-related response procedures, while the Inspector General requested additional funding and staff to monitor more grievances and staff sexual misconduct cases under SB 1069. Members pressed CDCR on why accused staff are not always placed on leave, how cases are referred to prosecutors, and whether current protections are enough; several members argued the state should aim to investigate all complaints and do more to prevent retaliation and repeat abuse. The second issue was rehabilitative and reentry programming in women’s prisons. CDCR’s Division of Rehabilitative Programs and the wardens highlighted education, vocational training, substance use treatment, peer support, and community reentry programs, citing increased enrollment and recent graduates earning diplomas, degrees, and certifications. They said these programs are intended to reduce recidivism and improve public safety. Formerly incarcerated advocates and community providers argued that current offerings are still too limited, outdated, and not aligned with today’s job market, especially around digital literacy and transferable credentials, and they urged more funding for community-based, trauma-informed, gender-responsive programming. A coalition representative asked for a $20 million continuation and expansion of the Wright Grant program, and members discussed additional budget requests for reentry and related women’s services.

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• virtual currency transactions become more widespread, so do the risks associated with unregulated digital
• These machines, which facilitate the buying and selling of digital securities, have become a prime tool
• Representative Bryant: Why is there so much fraud associated with digital currency in this area?
• Even though we've seen some of that same thing here, the FBI Digital Currency Crime Report that we saw
• What I think we need to see here is that people may not understand digital currency in the same way that

Bills: HB1453, HB1718, HB2043, HB2207, HB2798

Keywords: local governments, anticipation notes, certificates of obligation, public works, flood control, financial management, local government, municipal financing, private activity bonds, closing definition, real estate finance, bond issuance, government regulation, bond election, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, political subdivision, city bonds, county bonds, school district bonds

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• It looks like a blob of slime on the map, the service territory boundaries.
• The green on the map is LG&E electric service territory. The blue is LG gas.
• ,<00:03:35.440> the you know blob of slime on the map, the you know blob of slime on the map
• First, obviously, you know, my heart as I look at your map, I don't see any Indianapolis.
• I don't see as I look at your map I don't see identify<00:48:09.359> any Indianapolis.

Keywords: Meeting Start - 00:00 Roll Call – 00:15 Approval of Minutes of the July 15, 2025, Meeting 00:55 Helping Power Kentucky’s Growth – 01:25 Powering and Deploying AI – 41:00 Fueling America’s Intelligence – 56:12 Adjournment – 01:10:37, 958, all

Summary: The Artificial Intelligence Task Force met with a quorum, adopted prior meeting minutes, and then focused on energy policy and economic development as they relate to AI and data centers. John Bevington of LG&E and KU, introduced by Caroline Clark of LG&E/KU and PPL, described the utility’s Kentucky-only service territory, vertically integrated system, 1.3 million customers, and about 7.5 gigawatts of generating capacity. He said the company has supported 76 Kentucky projects in 2024 totaling about $3 billion in announced investment and roughly 3,000 jobs, with a large share of statewide announcements occurring in its service area. Bevington said LG&E and KU’s current project pipeline is unusually strong, totaling about 170 projects and 8.5 gigawatts of requested power, with data centers accounting for about two-thirds of that demand. He broke the pipeline into existing customer expansions, new-to-Kentucky projects, and 20 data center projects representing about 5.6 gigawatts of potential load. He highlighted a Louisville data center project by PO Development Company and Powerhouse Data Centers that has announced a 400-megawatt facility and may expand to 525 megawatts, estimating that such a project could represent about $4 billion in investment. He also explained that large data centers generally must locate near transmission lines and that utilities must conduct studies, order long-lead equipment, and secure reimbursement commitments before proceeding so other customers are not harmed. Members asked about how Kentucky compares with other states, the size of data center projects, and whether regulatory reform is needed. Bevington said the 20 projects reflect current Kentucky interest, which he attributed in part to the state’s sales tax exemption for data centers, and noted that states like Ohio have had similar incentives for years. In response to questions from Senator Thomas, he confirmed that data centers can vary in size and said the state should have a regulatory environment that supports economic development, while emphasizing that the benefits would flow to the state, local communities, and schools rather than just the utility. He also cited national and regional data suggesting data centers generate indirect jobs and tax revenue, and said LG&E and KU are investing in transmission, reliability, solar, and gas generation projects, including proposed additional 645-megawatt natural gas units and other system upgrades, to meet expected demand.

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• The Senate Committee on Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection will come to order.
• With that, the Senate Committee on Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection is adjourned
• authors and to all the folks from the public to testify with that the Senate Committee on Privacy Digital

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Recent advancements in AI have led to the creation of synthetic performers, human-like digital figures
• They also warn that artificial intelligence and digital platforms are accelerating these threats at a
• they're going to do, the stated purpose is to deal with chronic absenteeism, youth mental health, and digital

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• He has taught filmmaking, media production, and digital storytelling at Creative Arts College and created
• award-winning works amplifying the voices of LGBTQ+, and Latinx, through storytelling and digital media
• founded FilmBlitz Studios, a media company dedicated to producing documentaries, narratives, and digital

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Digital records reduce the chances of errors and discrepancies compared to paper-based systems.
• House Bill 147 will ensure the industry keeps up with the speed of digital information.
• House Bill 147 will ensure the industry keeps up with the speed of digital information.

Bills: HB147

Keywords: government contracting, business program, discrimination, state procurement, equity, underutilized businesses

Summary: The House Committee on Agriculture and Livestock met with a quorum present and heard several bills, all of which were left pending. HB 1113, by Rep. Cain, would update Texas hemp law to keep state rules aligned with federal changes, require timely rule amendments by the Department of Agriculture, and create hemp research permits for universities and nonprofits. Supporters from the Texas Hemp Coalition said it would improve research, licensing, testing, and enforcement while helping the industry stay compliant and competitive; the author said the bill was intended to reward good actors and deter bad ones. HB 1203, by Rep. Gonzalez, would create an Office of Food System Security and Resiliency within the Department of Agriculture to address food insecurity and coordinate local food access efforts. Gonzalez said the office would build on a prior Department of Agriculture study and help connect farmers, agencies, schools, and local governments; members asked about the fiscal note, consumer costs, and whether the office would overlap with existing programs. HB 1269, HB 1276, and HB 1277 focused on plant disease and pest prevention, including a grant program and studies to identify gaps and track outbreaks. Gonzalez emphasized the need for a more intentional state response, citing crop losses from pests and a recent cotton disease outbreak in his district. HB 1437 would create a pollinator task force to address threats to Texas honeybees and related pollination industries. A Texas Beekeepers Association witness described major recent colony losses, emerging threats such as mites and hornets, and the need to bring agencies and researchers together; Gonzalez noted prior work adding a bee specialist at AgriLife Extension. Finally, HB 147, by Chairman Guillen, would modernize cattle brand registration by moving it to an electronic system at the Texas Animal Health Commission while keeping county clerks involved. Supporters said it would improve efficiency, accuracy, and access for ranchers and law enforcement, while an opponent warned about possible electronic tracking implications and costs for small producers. The committee took no final votes and adjourned after leaving HB 147 pending as well.

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• You'll notice on the map there that there's one county that we did not serve or provide any housing services
• That includes... the map there that there's one county that we did not serve or provide any housing services
• And then you have maps. I mean, he had some maps of locations or places.
• And then you have maps. I mean, he had some maps of locations or places locations.

Keywords: 996, all

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• total scale is far more than 20 million and Also in the executive request is $800,000 for wildfire mapping
• If you look at other western states that have fire risk, their use of mapping technology is much more
• satellite imagery from the variable infrared orbiting satellite constellation that has created heat maps
• Just because I—what I worry about is that your infrared maps might say in San Miguel, "You all in my
• And acquire some funds to do some GPS mapping and get some answers that we could provide the legislature

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• c> to<00:09:25.720> to<00:09:25.920> make<00:09:26.279> a<00:09:26.959> map
• <00:09:27.959> um<00:09:28.320> both<00:09:28.640> available them to to make a map
• um both available them to to make a map um both available at<00:09:29.560> town<00:09:29.880>
• I will say, to DOT's credit, on the OHV side they created a GIS mapping tool a few years ago to kind
• I will say, to DOT's credit, on the OHV side they created a GIS mapping tool a few years ago to kind

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Public Works and Highways Committee heard testimony on House Bill 375, which would allow municipalities to designate certain road segments for ATV travel, create maps and signage for those routes, set seasonal limits, and require certain equipment on ATVs such as lights, a horn, flashers, and directional signals. The sponsor, Rep. Dan Maguire, said the bill is intended to support tourism and give towns a structured, optional way to permit ATV use on roads, not to override existing uses. Members asked about possible overlap with agricultural vehicle rules, golf carts, speed limits, and whether the bill could allow ATV use on busier roads or expressways; the sponsor said he did not intend to interfere with existing lawful uses and believed golf carts would only be included if they met the relevant statutory requirements. NHDOT State Maintenance Engineer Alan Hennessy said the department had concerns with language exempting municipalities and the Bureau of Trails from the permitting process, arguing that the existing permit system provides needed review, public notice, and signage requirements. He also raised questions about road funding and maintenance if ATVs were allowed on state highways. Fish and Game Captain Michael Eastman testified that his commission opposed the bill as written, citing concerns about the ATV definition, the distinction between ATVs, UTVs, and other OHRVs, and the potential impact on state highways and road maintenance. He said towns can already open roads to OHRV use under existing law, and he noted that accident data for road use would generally be handled by local police or State Police rather than Fish and Game. Craig Reny, chief of the Bureau of Trails, said the current Bureau of Trails/DOT permit process for highway crossings and connectors works well and is used to ensure safety through engineering review. He said his bureau was not taking a position on the bill but wanted to clarify that existing procedures already address many of the issues the bill appears to cover. No vote or final action was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.