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• In fact, he said love our enemies I hope you don't consider each other enemies enemies, but he did raise
• I believe that tradition is too high a price to pay for my conscience.
• These are the matters at hand because you've raised them.
• Baby prosecutor in court two, she was a retired visiting judge. No. No. Don't.
• They don't pay property tax, but you want your constituents to pay the bill. bill to send kids to that

Bills: HB630 , HB420 , HB767 , HB1708 , HB2842 , HB1404 , HB2457 , HB140 , HB333 , HB227 , HB913 , HB201 , HB2198 , HB 109 , HB2763 , HB519 , HB 1261 , HB 1135 , HB1318 , HB2358 , HB2415 , HB2765 , HB2735 , HB3307 , HB1373 , HB694 , HB 1242 , HB272 , HB1437 , HB1888 , HCR78 , HCR12 , HCR128 , HR7 , HR11 , HR37 , HR69 , HR83 , HR89 , HR100 , HR123 , HR129 , HR137 , HR254 , HR258 , HR289 , HR293 , HR318 , HR324 , HR350 , HR368 , HR370 , HR372 , HR379 , HR406 , HR407 , HR432 , HR445 , HR471 , HR504 , HR506 , HR507 , HR528 , HR567 , HR572 , HR591 , HR592 , HR593 , HR603 , HR614 , HR621 , HR673 , HR684 , HR685 , HR687 , HR700 , HR701 , HR711 , HR712 , HR754 , HR757 , HR758 , HR760 , HR764 , HR765 , HR766 , HR767 , HR768 , HR769 , HR770 , HR771 , HR772 , HR774 , HR776 , HR777 , HR778 , HR779 , HR780 , HR783 , HR784 , HR784 , HR6 , HR6 , HR17 , HR17 , HR18 , HR18 , HR49 , HR49 , HR170 , HR170 , HR236 , HR236 , HR247 , HR275 , HR355 , HR356 , HR364 , HR672 , HR690 , HR690 , HR755 , HR755 , HR756 , HR756 , HR759 , HR759 , HR762 , HR762 , HR763 , HR763 , HR781 , HR781 , HR785 , HR785 , SB2 , SB260 , SB569 , HB2 , HB2000 , HB213 , HB222 , HB645 , HB1458 , HB 1022 , HB141 , HB643 , HB3093 , HB1700 , HB 117

Keywords: outboard motors, certificate of title, vessel regulation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, marine documentation, HB 420, Texas Water Code, special district, water district, board meetings, meeting location, teleconference, videoconference, remote meeting, public hearing, tax rate hearing, special districts, Cedar Creek Reservoir, county boundary, local government

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• We had a letter from the prosecutors talking about their concerns about that bill.
• We had a letter from the prosecutors talking about their concerns about that bill, and that was never

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• It was brought to me by several law enforcement officers, several prosecutors, that that was something
• It was brought to me by several law enforcement officers, several prosecutors, that that was something

Summary: The Criminal Justice Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered three bills. HB 91, by Reps. Rayner and Jacques, would align probation rules for certain misdemeanor reckless driving cases involving controlled substances with existing DUI law, allowing up to 12 months of probation in those cases. The bill was described as a technical “glitch” fix and as supporting both accountability and treatment; it drew one supportive public appearance and passed 17-0, reported favorably. HB 113, by Rep. Chamberlin, sought to increase penalties for fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement. Members raised concerns about unmarked vehicles, jurisdictional markings, and whether the bill could apply to drivers who slow down or stop for safety reasons when unsure a vehicle is police. Chamberlin said he was open to clarifying language and other amendments. A strike-all amendment was adopted that increased the penalty for fleeing in a patrol vehicle with lights and sirens from a third-degree to a second-degree felony, revised offense severity rankings, and added a 1.5 sentencing multiplier for second or subsequent offenses. The amended bill received supportive public testimony and passed 16-1, with Rep. Hart voting no, and was reported favorably as amended. HB 195, by Rep. Chambliss, would require the Department of Corrections to coordinate with professional boards under DBPR so inmates completing classes tied to licensure can receive credit toward those licenses after release. Supporters said the bill would help rehabilitation, reduce recidivism, and give returning citizens a better path to employment. The bill had no amendments, received supportive public testimony, and passed unanimously 17-0, reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• And I think Senator Du raised the point.
• Who pays that, that levy, the state of New Mexico?
• Who would pay it under this compact? Who pays the levy? Mr.
• We're not set up to pay for this, why are you asking us to pay for it now?'
• Anyone opposed, please raise your hand.

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

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• Those will fund prosecutors and a couple of investigators, so this is a set...
• All development requires public infrastructure, and somebody has to pay for it.
• They will be paying the tax or assessment obligation instead of the impact fee, and rather than paying
• , eventually, or paying more than the impact fee in taxes and so on that they assess.
• We used the bond funds to pay for the infrastructure of the development.

Bills: HB2128 , HB2255 , HB2397 , HB2429 , HB2591 , HB2680 , HB2834 , HB2868 , HB2911 , HB2951 , HB2979 , HB2991 , HB2996 , HB2999 , HB4001 , HB4011 , HB4017 , HB4020 , HB4026 , HB4086 , HB4088 , HB2244 , HB2342

Committees: House Commerce , House House Commerce Committee of Reference

Keywords: homeowners associations, condominiums, open meetings, governance, transparency, Arizona Teachers Academy, teacher preparation, education funding, public schools, scholarships, teacher certification, community colleges, vacation rentals, short-term rentals, state preemption, local government regulation, occupancy limits, civil penalties, apprenticeships, job training

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• I did not raise Tanner on my own.
• Steve and I raised our children together, as well as our daughter Emily.
• </c><05:28:18.080><c> directly</c> comments or questions I raised directly comments or questions I raised
• </c> comments or questions that were raised comments or questions that were raised or<05:28:30.878><c
• Well, I respect the have been raised.

Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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• At that point, it's the duty of the prosecutor to prove evidence to show the judge as to why the person
• The revised Alabama Small Estate Act would raise the threshold amount distributable to a surviving spouse
• Of times there's an amount so small that when they get through paying the expenses and all the time this

Bills: SB210 , SB292 , HB360 , HB233 , HB66 , HB356 , HB164 , HB238 , HB209 , SB223 , HB307 , SB210 , SB292 , HB360 , HB233 , HB66 , HB356 , HB164 , HB238 , HB209 , SB223 , HB307

Committee: House Judiciary

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• So they're paying the alcoholic beverage taxes as well? Yes, sir. Thank you very much.
• It helps prosecutors go after those who are harming animals and breaking the law.
• We raised this issue with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
• your hand and keep those raised and if you're in the overflow room Raise your hand.
• Let's just raise that to. something where they could sell those models. And I think that's fair.

Bills: HB679 , HB1764 , HB1788 , HB2186 , HB2204 , HB2418 , HB2885 , HB2983 , HB2996 , HB3250 , HB3352 , HB3756 , HB3816 , HB3913 , HB3928 , HB4077

Committee: House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Keywords: environment, regulation, land use, public health, community development, alcohol, Sunday sales, local option election, Texas, business hours, alcohol sales, liquor, off-premise consumption, alcoholic beverages, CPA, Certified Public Accountant, licensing, accountancy, state regulation, continuing education

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• How funded are you in that fund to be able to raise the COLA, or do you need state money in order to
• Brady-Giglio deems police departments and prosecutors' offices responsible for compiling lists of evidence
• Brady-Giglio deems police departments and prosecutors' offices responsible for compiling lists of evidence
• <00:28:33.919><c> and</c> giggo deems police departments and giggo deems police departments and prosecutors

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

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• </c><00:15:26.720><c> after</c><00:15:27.079><c> police</c> made by our prosecutors after police made
• by our prosecutors after police make<00:15:27.839><c> an</c><00:15:28.040><c> arrest</c><00:15:28.519
• When all is said and done, who pays the price for an inconsequential criminal justice system?
• When all is said and done, who pays the price for an inconsequential criminal justice system?
• raised raised um<00:32:14.600><c> and</c><00:32:14.919><c> uh</c><00:32:15.000><c> do</c><00:32:15.120

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

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• </c><03:17:24.319><c> 5%</c> rails pay anything Freight rail pays 5% rails pay anything Freight rail
• </c> revenue is supporting the the the pay revenue is supporting the the the pay pay<04:07:13.760><c>
• </c><04:39:08.359><c> um</c> have paid or believe they will pay um have paid or believe they will pay
• So the VA pays 65 percent, and the state has to pay 35 percent. We have had that money encumbered.
• </c> so the VA pays 65% the state has to pay so the VA pays 65% the state has to pay 35<04:53:58.360>

Summary: The committee heard a Department of Corrections capital budget presentation on HB 25, focused largely on urgent maintenance and security needs at the New Hampshire State Prison for Men and other DOC facilities. DOC officials described the governor’s proposed priorities: boiler surge and radiator tank replacements, electronic controls and camera upgrades, and replacement of HVAC units using R22 refrigerant. They also outlined additional requested projects totaling $15.4 million, including a body alarm/man-down system at Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility, steam line and trap repairs, fire alarm replacements, and removal of an underground diesel tank in favor of above-ground storage. DOC testified that many systems are well beyond their expected service life, including 40-year-old boilers, outdated analog cameras, and HVAC equipment using discontinued R22 refrigerant. They said the men’s prison is relying on a leased temporary boiler, has significant steam leaks causing major water loss and reduced boiler efficiency, and is dealing with frequent fire alarm faults and deteriorating wiring. On the body alarm system, they said the vendor no longer supports the equipment and replacement parts are no longer available. On the diesel tank, members questioned whether it could be abandoned in place or whether fuel could be reused; DOC said it had not explored all alternatives and would follow up, while noting the tank is underground and tied into the warehouse system. Members also asked whether some current investments could be reused in the planned new men’s prison. DOC said some items, such as air handlers, might potentially be moved, but most projects are needed to keep the current facility operational and would not be practical to transfer. Questions were also raised about the leased boiler arrangement, the use of the man-down system by staff and visitors, and whether the kitchen project could be converted to a modular unit. DOC said the modular kitchen approach is necessary because the existing kitchen cannot remain fully operational during repairs. The committee then moved to lapse extensions, and DOC identified several projects no longer needing extensions, including items numbered 64, 65, and 66 in HB 25, with the chair noting those balances would be deleted and that the lapse amount was $550,500.

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• As a prosecutor for the county Um, yes.
• FQCs are required by law to provide services to all patients regardless of their ability to pay.
• FQCs are required by law to provide services to all patients regardless of their ability to pay.
• FQCs are required by law to provide services to all patients regardless of their ability to pay.
• Services to all patients regardless of their ability to pay.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a large number of health-related measures, with the most extensive discussion on SB 2283, which would expand mail-order pharmacy access for prescription drugs. Supporters including HMSA, the Board of Pharmacy, and health plan groups said mail order could lower costs, improve adherence, and reduce hospitalizations, while independent pharmacies and rural neighbor-island providers warned it could harm local pharmacies, reduce access for patients who rely on face-to-face service, and create delivery and storage problems for medications. No vote was taken on SB 2283 during the excerpt, and the chair moved on after hearing testimony. The committee also heard SB 2855 on opioid antagonists, with the Insurance Division and HMSA noting that medically necessary opioid antagonists are already covered and suggesting the issue may be addressed through education or administrative fixes. Fentanyl and substance abuse groups supported the measure. SB 3045 on health insurance coverage for continuous glucose monitors drew broad support from diabetes and health organizations; HMSA said it had already expanded coverage for members on injectable insulin but raised concerns about supply constraints and said it had not yet seen an auditor study referenced in discussion. Members asked whether the bill would extend coverage beyond current policy. SB 2843 on domestic violence received support from the Public Defender’s Office, prosecutors, and victim-related organizations, who said the pilot program for misdemeanor domestic violence cases had reduced backlogs and improved court efficiency. A prosecutor also supported retaining coercive control as a petty misdemeanor tool in larger domestic violence cases. SB 2845 on healthcare facility access drew strong support from many health, legal, and advocacy groups, who said it would protect patients and staff from disruptive interference at healthcare facilities; one opponent argued it would chill lawful speech and protest and unfairly exempt labor demonstrations. The committee then heard SB 2854 and SB 3202, both healthcare-related measures, with testimony largely in support. SB 2854 drew comments from health and dental groups, and SB 3202 focused on workforce and licensing issues, including support for retired physicians volunteering, preceptor tax credits, and adding advanced midwifery and physician assistant-related provisions. The chair repeatedly enforced a one-minute testimony limit and moved through the agenda without recorded votes in the excerpt.

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• This legislation provides cash rounding guidance for goods and services when purchasers pay in cash and
• Lewis County used to enter into contracts pursuant to those grants was reviewed by the Lewis County prosecutor

Committee: House State Affairs

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• and the government, but a representative from the Association of Counties, Association of Cities, prosecutors
• When we all qualify for office, everyone of us in this room, we have to pay a qualifying fee by drawing

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• have to pay for the addiction<00:27:52.799><c> services.
• So yes, governor who's actually not paying governor who's actually not paying attention<00:29:20.000>
• </c><00:54:04.480><c> for</c> private schools being able to pay for private schools being able to pay
• I was raised by parents who lived through the Great Depression.
• I was raised was a World War II vet.

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

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• This raises the challenging possibility that the administration may fire officers who are deemed to have
• It applies to the issue that I raised about the increased floor of junior ROTC units, for which there
• The reason I raise this with you, Mr.
• These soldiers are my friends; they live in these barracks and raise their families there.
• We just gave a raise, but we can't expect to attract the best and the brightest young men and women in

Committee: Senate Subcommittee on Personnel

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• I've served, I mentioned earlier, as a specially appointed criminal... ...civil prosecutor for district
• easily measure how inflated the INS rates are across the state when compared to a rate set only to pay
• The Texas Education Code currently places limits on severance pay for ISD superintendents, but those
• Restricts political subdivisions from providing severance pay to executives beyond 20 weeks.
• Compensation prohibits severance pay entirely if the employee is terminated for misconduct, requires

Bills: HB148 , HB334 , HB554 , HB762 , HB1520 , HB1593 , HB3526 , HB3810 , HB5092 , SB2215 , HB2607 , HB148

Committee: Senate Local Government

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• Yeah, I do share the concerns that were raised by Ms.
• a child, do you really want them raising the child?
• not yours, does the woman have to pay it back?
• If he's not the father, does the woman have to pay him back? Mr.
• And if she does, all this simply does is require that he pay half.

Bills: HB2041 , HB2144 , HB2239 , HB2321 , HB2371 , HB2594 , HB2661 , HB2662 , HB2793 , HB2968 , HB2995

Committees: Senate Federalism and Family Law , Senate Senate Federalism and Family Law Committee of Reference

Keywords: child neglect, financial resources, behavioral health, Christian Science treatment, parental rights, child support, preborn children, retroactive support, medical expenses, child welfare, child care, grant program, low-income, early learning, infrastructure, economic growth, HB2371, Arizona divorce, family law, dissolution of marriage

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• The prosecutors, the judge, the defendants, the mentors all get together and review all the veterans
• The prosecutors, the judge, the defendants, the mentors all get together and review all the veterans

Bills: HB2620 , HB2960

Committee: Senate Military Affairs and Border Security

Keywords: homeless veterans, emergency shelters, state funding, veterans' services, grant distribution, veterans, treatment court, rehabilitation, recidivism, mental health, substance abuse

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• </c><00:25:04.080><c> More</c> enforcement already does not pay.
• More enforcement already does not pay.
• </c><00:25:06.320><c> and</c> than three years ago, prosecutors and than three years ago, prosecutors
• And in all 50 states, law enforcement pays zero excise taxes on these devices.
• </c><02:58:35.359><c> $1,200</c> other people would have to pay $1,200 other people would have to pay

Bills: HB5616 , HB2189

Keywords: less-than-lethal, firearm regulation, law enforcement, tax exemption, de-escalation, non-lethal