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• So effectively, using that definition precludes anybody in the resale market from selling.
• Discrimination by counties and special districts at school and park facilities.
• Have equal access to facilities.
• In many places across the state, school districts that rent out their facilities—oftentimes gyms used
• However, for school facilities being rented out to third-party clubs, there is no requirement that it

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• While wind and solar power facilities are required by state law to obtain and deliver full financial
• Furthermore, it requires that these facilities provide financial assurance to cover the estimated cost
• By requiring all facilities.
• As Chairman Lambert outlined, this bill requires recyclers of renewable energy facility components to
• Definitely, thank you. Yeah, just a comment, uh, Madam Chair.

Bills: HB205

Keywords: disaster recovery, economic development, grants, loans, infrastructure support

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• Sports facilities, in the case of our company, are a good case in point, whether they're owned by an
• We definitely believe that right to repair is a fundamental right.
• It provides further clarification on the election process and includes the definition of projects in
• the bill would be good for manufacturers and facilities throughout the state of Texas.
• Representative Bell did a great job laying it out, but I am definitely in support of this bill.

Bills: HB2963, HB3005, HB3287, HB3288, HB3289, HB3290, HB3344, HB3712, HB3862, HB3874, HB4196, HB4308, HB4901, HB4984

Keywords: digital equipment, repair rights, manufacturers, maintenance, consumer rights, construction contracts, payment regulations, public works, dispute resolution, audit procedures, construction, trust funds, mechanic's lien, contractor, subcontractor, residential properties, disputes, payment obligations, accountability, payment disputes

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills related to technology, construction, economic development, and consumer protection. HB 3862 would restrict minors’ access to certain social media apps and limit smartphone use in classrooms; supporters, including Champions for Childhood, argued that smartphones and social media contribute to addiction, distraction, depression, self-harm, and trafficking risks, and the bill was left pending. HB 3712 would change Texas retainage rules so owners could not withhold payment on specially fabricated construction materials once they are delivered, approved, and warranted; subcontractors and suppliers said current retainage practices delay payment for years and create financial risk, and the bill was left pending. HB 2963, the right-to-repair bill, would require manufacturers to provide parts, tools, and information for independent repair of digital devices, with exemptions for medical devices, vehicles under existing agreements, and trade-secret protections; consumer, environmental, business, and repair advocates supported it, while Safelite asked that automotive manufacturers not be excluded from the bill, and it was left pending. HB 4308 would create county industrial development districts to attract major employers and finance infrastructure through local elections and bonds; Fort Bend County supported it as a tool to add jobs and broaden the tax base, and it was left pending. The committee also heard HB 3344, which would create a licensing system for re-roofing contractors, require insurance and bonding, and establish a public database and complaint process. Supporters said it would help curb storm chasers and protect homeowners after storms, while opponents argued it would add burdens on legitimate small roofers, duplicate existing fraud laws, and potentially restrict consumer choice and contractor pricing flexibility. After extensive testimony and questions, the bill was left pending. HB 4196 would create a task force on modernizing manufacturing through digital integration and automation; Schneider Electric and the Texas Workforce Commission supported it as a way to improve competitiveness and create skilled jobs, and it was left pending. HB 3874 would require contractors to receive copies of incorporated contract documents before signing if requested; subcontractors and construction attorneys said it would improve transparency and prevent parties from being bound by unseen terms, and it was left pending. In pending business, the committee voted out several bills. HB 74, creating the Port Verde Port Authority District, was reported favorably to the full House without amendment. HB 112, relating to a science park in certain counties, was reported favorably as substituted. HB 2214, on floodplain notice requirements for leased dwellings, HB 3016, on rental vehicle damage waivers, HB 3133, on explicit deepfake material on social media, HB 3173, on workforce development program planning and evaluation, HB 3807, on child care waiting list priority for children of certain child care workers, HB 463, on unilateral memoranda of contract for residential property, HB 4115, on shareholder proposals to certain domestic corporations, and HB 5008, on use of the Skills Development Fund by certain entities, were all reported favorably, most without amendment and some as substituted. HB 2652, creating a certified caregiver pilot program in the Borderplex workforce area, was also reported favorably and sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.

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• Board, I think is going to be a great asset to the state and most definitely to rural Oklahoma.
• Is there an actual definition of what the state considers a commercial pet? Breeder.
• That was the main definition that was put in this bill.
• He knows your facilities are like. He knows how you handle your cows.
• He knows what your facility looks like.

Bills: HB3239, HB3391, HB3557, HB4128

Keywords: veterinary medicine, definitions, animal husbandry, board of veterinary examiners, telemedicine, veterinarian-client relationship, animal welfare, commercial pet breeders, licensing, advertising, animal cruelty, Oklahoma Agricultural Extension, local funding, financial institutions, county extension services, state funds, wildlife conservation, hunting regulations, mountain lions, black bears

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• With me to provide supporting testimony is Jeff Draper, Director of the Santa Clara County Facilities
• I am Jeff Draper, the director of the Facilities and Fleet Department at the County of Santa Clara.
• I understand that there may be other further refinements to the definition of employee housing project
• To me, that's the definition of local control, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
• But I definitely do question, you know, why such a high cap, $3 million.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And it could be because of a nursing facility, it could be a different kind of insurance, it could be
• Additionally, I will be submitting a committee substitute that clarifies the definition of artificial
• Instead, I was transferred to a psychiatric facility under the guise of a voluntary assessment.
• The hospital where I was detained operates six other psychiatric facilities in Texas.
• We do not have enough space in dedicated mental health facilities.

Bills: HB 1239, HB1990, HB1748, HB1749, HB2578, HB2986, HB1970, HB3163, HB2733, HB1922, HB 113, HB 1088, HB1938, HB3004, HB2637, HB2960, HB113

Keywords: public health, access to healthcare, insurance reforms, medical expenses, healthcare providers, mental health, protective custody, preliminary examination, detention period, emergency circumstances, emergency detention, legal framework, detention, healthcare, liability, landowners, nonagricultural land, trespassing, public safety, interpreters

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• Fire training facility long-term goal: Okay? Right now, currently we lease a facility.
• We're at several satellite facilities.
• One of the challenges that we have where we currently lease a facility, it's a great facility.
• So then we can search facilities. Give us about five. Perpetuity. So then we can search facilities.
• Now, with your definition of...

Summary: The hearing opened the Select Committee on Effective Postsecondary Career, Technical Education, and Workforce Development Programs at Santa Ana College, with Assemblymember Mike Fong emphasizing the need for affordable, accelerated pathways into high-demand careers and noting his bill AB 1098 creating the California Interagency Education Council. Chancellor Marvin Martinez welcomed the committee and urged changes to AB 927 to remove the “duplication” barrier for community college bachelor’s degrees, arguing that applied baccalaureate programs can lead to high-wage jobs and expand access for low- and middle-income students. The first panel focused on statewide workforce trends and policy. California Community Colleges Vice Chancellor Anthony Cordova highlighted credit for prior learning, Strong Workforce funding, dual enrollment, and apprenticeship growth, asking the Legislature to restore and increase Strong Workforce funding and expand applied baccalaureate degrees. LAEDC’s Josep Bilayo described regional labor market data showing growth in health care, education, construction, bioscience, and clean energy, while stressing the need for employer-led, data-driven programs, wraparound supports, and flexible funding. Andrew Gonzalez of the Building and Construction Trades Council argued that registered apprenticeship must be paid, combine classroom and on-the-job training, and end in a portable credential; he also promoted apprenticeship readiness programs, community workforce agreements, and stronger exposure to trades starting in K-12. Eric Morrison Smith of the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color discussed the California Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship Grant Program and related youth apprenticeship recommendations, including bridge programs, intermediary infrastructure, reduced employer barriers, and better coordination of state funding. A later panel highlighted Santa Ana College’s fire technology and firefighting academy programs. President Annabelle Neri and Vice President Jeffrey Lamb said the college is one of the state’s largest fire training providers, with strong partnerships with local fire agencies, law enforcement, and the U.S. Forest Service, and with high job placement and six-figure starting salaries for some graduates. They also described related certificates, advanced officer training, wellness services, and workforce preparation such as mock interviews and sponsorships. Throughout the hearing, members and panelists repeatedly stressed the importance of aligning education with labor market demand, expanding apprenticeships and work-based learning, and using regional collaboration to connect students to living-wage careers.

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• really want this will go to a facility really want this will go to a facility out<00:39:18.640><
• And does this definition match law?
• <00:48:33.520> Um definitions of casket. Yes. Um definitions of casket. Yes.
• >> Uh yeah definitely.
• >> Uh yeah definitely.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So we had a chap recently who ended up in a detox facility. I bumped into him.
• We were able to refer him straight into a detox facility, into a residential rehab.
• So we had a chap recently who ended up in a detox facility. I bumped into him.
• We were able to refer him straight into a detox facility, into a residential rehab.
• But that is definitely something.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• A, B, C, D would be the level four, which is a separate facility.
• And I definitely heard that during special session.
• And I would definitely indicate what Mr.
• So definitely a need across the region, but I...
• Then we go to level four, which is more of a separate facility.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee met to discuss special education funding and retention, beginning with approval of the prior meeting minutes and then hearing a presentation from North Dakota United on a statewide special education survey and retention rubric. Presenters described how the rubric and survey were developed from special educator input around four domains: paperwork and due process support, workload, student and staff safety, and paraprofessional management. They reported high levels of stress and burnout, including increased workload, difficulty taking prep and lunch time, concerns about mental health, and widespread difficulty filling special education positions. Committee members questioned the survey’s lack of a general-education comparison group, the interpretation of terms like “rarely” and “sometimes,” and whether results could be broken down further by district size, unit, or disability area. The survey results showed the weakest area was workload, with respondents reporting caseloads increasing without corresponding adjustments, little additional support or compensation when workloads rise, and few negotiated-agreement protections. Paperwork and due process also scored poorly, with many teachers saying they rarely receive dedicated time during the duty day, often work outside contract hours without compensation, and take work home on evenings and weekends. Student and staff safety scored somewhat better but still showed gaps in crisis follow-up, notification about violent behavior, protective gear, and leave options after incidents. Paraprofessional management also drew concern, especially low pay, insufficient staffing, limited administrative support, and the burden placed on teachers to supervise and train paras. Several teachers then testified directly about the practical impact of these issues. One special education teacher described the job as combining instruction, legal compliance, and paraprofessional supervision, often requiring work beyond contracted hours and contributing to burnout and turnover. Another testified that special education case managers are effectively doing three full-time jobs and that the paperwork and caseload demands are a major reason people avoid or leave the field. Committee members discussed whether the problems are primarily local or state-level, whether more funding would solve them, and whether changes to the funding formula or weighting for high-cost students might be needed. No formal vote or action was taken beyond a recess and return to order for the next presentation, which continued the discussion of possible special education study objectives and potential policy directions.

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• , um or through contracted facilities, um or through contracted facilities, etc.,<00:54:43.200>
• <01:44:26.040> Uh existing medical facilities. Uh existing medical facilities.
• their upcoming uh right to try facility their upcoming uh right to try facility in<02:12:54.920>
• It It's an a right to try facility.
• So, if that's the actual definition.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• There is currently not in statute a definition.
• So those facilities are available now. Beds are available. Is the demand getting more and more?
• The purpose of my bill is to allow more facilities to open up outside of that area.
• Probationary facilities to become fully certified in different locations under the same EIN number.
• This is a bill related to assisted living facilities. It does four simple things.

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• Oh, it's already in the packet that you have with the disaster services facility cover sheet, and this
• The facility will be centrally located and will strengthen and improve Minnesota's ability to respond
• immediate need uh this typee of facility immediate need uh this typee of facility is<00:03:03.760
• obtaining and preparing the facility obtaining and preparing the facility there<00:05:31.360>
• Perhaps counsel could give me a definition of what disaggregated data means." Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• facility in the system in the country. facility in the system in the country. >> Yeah.
• poses<01:53:50.000> a This definitely prop- or poses a This definitely prop- or poses
• >> Well, these facilities serve long-distance facilities.
• >> Well, these facilities serve long-distance facilities.
• They're long-distance facilities. They're long-distance facilities.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Garin, relating to inspections and examinations by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain facilities
• relating to the use by certain municipalities of certain tax revenue to fund convention center facilities
• Convention center facilities, multi-purpose arenas have been used as related infrastructure.
• HB 1307, by Ordaz, relating to the definition of abortion, referred to the Committee on Public Health
• HB 1307 by Ordaz relating to the definition of abortion, refer to the Committee on Public Health.

Summary: The House met to read a large slate of newly filed bills and resolutions and refer them to committees. The measures covered a wide range of topics, including health care and insurance, public education, elections, criminal justice, public safety, taxes, transportation, agriculture, environmental regulation, higher education, housing, and local government. Several proposals focused on abortion and reproductive health, firearms, voter registration and ballot access, school curriculum and accountability, property tax and homestead issues, and state contracting and agency oversight. A number of constitutional amendments were also filed, including proposals on initiative and referendum, veto override authority, vaccination refusal, parental rights in education, gun rights, Medicaid expansion, and various tax exemptions. No substantive debate, testimony, or votes occurred during this portion of the meeting; the clerk simply read the bills and resolutions and announced their committee referrals. The list included both general legislation and joint resolutions, with many items sent to standing committees and several to subcommittees. The House then adjourned without objection until 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

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• location like some parts of the existing public utility renovation site site or certain surface facilities
• Or changing a facility in a public school, authorizing a civil penalty, authorizing a private civil right
• 1015 by Toth relates the regulations and policies for entering and using a bathroom or changing facility
• HB 1106 by Shaheen relating to the definition of abuse or neglect of a child.
• and assisted living facilities refer to the Committee on Human and Human Services.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Most definitely, yeah.
• They were definitely the most impactful in my education.
• So, I mean, I definitely agree that it is different from when I began teaching. I started in 2012.
• So, I mean, I definitely agree that it is different from when I began teaching. I started in 2012.
• It simply reorganizes the language to match the current style guide by adding definitions of forest,

Bills: HB364, HB364

Keywords: film production, tax credit, Delaware, esports, video games, media projects

Summary: The Senate Executive Committee first considered several gubernatorial appointments. Heidi Gilmore was nominated to the Marijuana Appeals Commission and said her real estate and administrative-law background would help her support implementation of Delaware’s new marijuana framework. Lee Wynne Lynn and Ruth Tucker were both nominated to the Delaware River and Bay Authority Board; both emphasized long Delaware ties, public service, and experience in technology, transportation, and executive leadership, with committee members asking about modernization, cashless tolling, and potential conflicts of interest. Lindsay Alexic and Dr. Jennifer Hallman were nominated to the Professional Standards Board and described their classroom and administrative experience in Delaware public education, with discussion focused on supporting teachers, improving educator effectiveness, and helping schools address post-COVID classroom and student-support challenges. Jason Munion and F. Todd Collada were nominated to the Environmental Appeals Board; Munion cited his engineering and environmental background, while Collada noted his work as Milford’s mayor and a contractor. No votes on the nominations are reflected in the transcript excerpt. The committee then moved to legislation. House Bill 364 would create a Delaware Entertainment Production Tax Credit for film, television, e-sports, and video game production, with a $10 million annual cap, audit and reporting requirements, a 2031 sunset, and a focus on verified in-state spending and Delaware hiring; the bill was circulated after no public comment. House Bill 437 was described as a technical corrections bill affecting certain municipal charters and requiring a three-quarters vote; it also drew no public comment. The committee approved the previously circulated minutes by motion and second. House Bill 446 would reorganize the Delaware Forest Service chapter, consolidate authority in one section, and add definitions related to forests and urban forestry without creating new authority; House Amendment 1 was noted as clarifying existing authority for the Department of Agriculture. House Bill 180, the first leg of a constitutional amendment on voting, would limit felony-related voting loss to actual imprisonment or pardon, remove outdated residency and literacy provisions, update the voting age to 18, and eliminate a post-sentence voting ban; members raised a question about whether the change would apply retroactively, which was left for later clarification. No public comments were offered on the bills, and the committee adjourned after announcing written comments would be accepted for 24 hours.

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• Under current law, MASH events must fit inside existing clinical facilities that have a surgical suite
• And most importantly, today's fitness facilities focus on building holistic physical and mental health
• What this bill does is it creates a new definition of a multi-service health club...
• And those do still apply even under the definition in this bill. We're not changing those at all.
• Well, there is no cap if a club meets the definition of a multi-service health club.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Madam Chair, definitely.
• We currently have eight certified facilities. Many of these are in our rural communities.
• So that one would definitely affect our rural communities. I also think there's an ask for...
• So we've definitely had conversations around that.
• There's definitely been a lot of discussions. I wouldn't say that there's a direct tool.

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• That would bring parity to what we already allowed our state-run facilities.
• I spoke briefly about expanding the definition of foreign source of concern.
• I would have to look more closely at the definition and whether they would fall under it.
• So I'm well aware of how bad and decrepit and awful a lot of these facilities are.
• And it includes university research facilities as educational facilities.

Bills: S0006, S0026, S0206, S0532, S0576, S1012, S1110, S1178, S1192, S1758, S1760, S7046, S7048

Keywords: child welfare, negligence, settlement, injury compensation, Department of Children and Families, motorcycle accident, compensation, Department of Transportation, legal claim, autism, autism spectrum disorder, ASD, special education, exceptional student education, ESE, teacher preparation, educator certification, micro-credential, loan forgiveness, student loan repayment

Summary: The Appropriations Committee met and considered a large agenda of bills, reporting several measures favorably. Early action included SB 6, a settled claim bill involving the Department of Children and Families and the estate of Leila Estrada and Sapphire Williams, which was approved for $3.8 million. The committee also passed a cybersecurity internships bill creating a Department of Commerce program with Cyber Florida, and SB 532, which lets clerks of court retain the full amount of certain excess revenue and clarifies foreclosure-sale procedures. Veterans housing measures, CS for CS for SB 1602 and SB 1604, were approved to create a pilot program and a related trust fund for vacancy relief and risk mitigation for veteran housing. The committee also favorably reported SB 1110 on Medicaid and insurance coverage for orthotics and prosthetics, with emotional testimony from a student and family describing the high cost and importance of activity-specific prosthetics. Members also approved CS for CS for SB 1012 after adopting an amendment that removed inmate emergency and specialty medical service compensation provisions while retaining changes to the contractor-operated institutions inmate welfare trust fund. Another bill, CS for CS for SB 1614, was narrowed by a delete-all amendment to focus on limiting the use of excess fees for new building construction by local governments. All of these measures were reported favorably after brief debate, with some support testimony submitted in writing or waived. The most extensive discussion centered on CS for CS for SB 17, a major Medicaid and public assistance overhaul. The bill would create a Joint Legislative Committee on Medicaid Oversight, allow the Legislature to retain its own actuary, tighten Medicaid program oversight, update encounter-data reporting, set performance standards for managed care plans, revise pharmacy benefit manager rules, and require DCF to implement SNAP fraud-reduction and payment-accuracy reforms, including photo IDs on EBT cards and updated work requirements. It also would direct agencies to seek federal waivers for Medicaid work requirements for able-bodied adults and expanded behavioral health services. After lengthy questioning and testimony, the committee adopted amendments adding a transitional medical benefits glide path for people who gain employment and later lose Medicaid eligibility, and exempting hospice patients with six months or less to live. Supporters argued the bill would improve accountability, reduce fraud, and save money, while opponents warned it would create administrative burdens, increase paperwork, and cause eligible people to lose coverage or food assistance. The committee ultimately reported the bill favorably as amended.