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• As to your question, if they refuse, then they would be found in violation of the regulation, and a complaint
• And it's how we're accountable to our members and how we can project how much we need to collect from
• Attorneys also sometimes have contingency agreements, so it's conceivable that the attorney might collect
• And Madam Chair, Senator, under the current law, there is nothing to prevent an attorney from collecting
• So, Madam Chair, they buy the lottery tickets, collect the proceeds, do your expenses, and that is the

Bills: SB246, SB146, SB300, SB301, SB309, SM17

Keywords: massage therapy, licensure, health and safety standards, continuing education, establishment licensing, civil rights, sovereign immunity, damages, public body, lawsuit limitations, legal notice, child welfare, computing infrastructure, data management, Department of Health, appropriation, foster care, Indian children, cultural competency, training services

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• The Liberty Initiative had to get involved by collecting 35,000 signatures to stop that certificate of
• And when governments refuse to accept the results of a failed election and immediately press for another
• suspicious activity reports for any suspect suspicious transaction above $2000 and is required to collect
• Providers may offer certain services that do require a fee, such as expedited delivery fees, and also collect
• Again, there's no recourse, no one, and this bill specifically prohibits being sent to collections, prohibits

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• as filed because it addresses the root cause of poor quality care in nursing facilities, and it collects
• There is owner information collected on the Federal level, but it isn't Much help.
• So for this reason, we recommend that owner information collected by HHSC is made public. more available
• at a collection and seeing and helping with the. algorithms to find those outliers?
• out of fear of sanctions and because the clerk has no evidence of the doctor's recommendation they refused

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• As a scrupulous police chief would refuse to break the law and would say to the town manager, "I refuse
• As a scrupulous police chief would refuse to break the law and would say to the town manager, "I refuse
• As a scrupulous police chief would refuse to break the law and would say to the town manager, "I refuse
• As a scrupulous police chief would refuse to break the law and would say to the town manager, "I refuse
• The town manager, "I refuse to speak to this issue because to do so would be to electioneer in a fashion

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• If you refuse to step down, this is a war. That person was also Convicted.
• In fiscal year 24, counties collectively spent $383 million on jails.
• Have you got them in collections?
• When you want to collect the debt, there's a lot of things you do. One of them is suing.
• Uh, here's the most I'm ever gonna see from any jury and collect that there's a tendency to settle the

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• Sherry Woodridge, founder of the California Black Women's Collective, Ms. Kelly Todd Griffin.
• These individuals and the many members with them today are representative of what black collective action
• our power aka women leading legislative change is timely and inspiring and reminds us that our collective
• And to uplift your leadership and calibrate and collaborate in collective good.
• Unfortunately, over the last several years, the CPUC has refused to make the commissioners available.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• also provide for the whole valley when there is a need for fresh fruit, fresh. vegetables, and they collect
• for the last few years, the legislature has taken action to improve the processing of evidence. collection
• Members, in 2019, the Legislature passed House Bill 8, which requires a specific timeline for the collection
• Regarding certain evidence collection kits. Senator Flores, you are recognized for a motion.
• to suspend the regular order of business on and Monday, April 1st 2023. nation is when blood is collected

Bills: SJR 12, SCR 39, SB 7, SB 8, SB 27, SB 29, SB 125, SB 241, SB 371, SB 396, SB 406, SB 464, SB 568, SB 578, SB 608, SB 617, SB 660, SB 689, SB 693, SB 707, SB 731, SB 732, SB 763, SB 779, SB 836, SB 854, SB 857, SB 875, SB 878, SB 879, SB 906, SB 920, SB 921, SB 922, SB 942, SB 965, SB 985, SB 996, SB 1029, SB 1035, SB 1036, SB 1059, SB 1084, SB 1098, SB 1101, SB 1185, SB 1188, SB 1321, SB 1332, SB 1366, SB 1388, SB 1396, SB 1453, SB 1484, SB 1494, SB 1536, SB 1563, SB 1596, SB 1610, SB 1619, SB 1737, SB 1738, SB 1741, SB 1816, SB 1822, SB 1841, SB 1939, SB 2155, SB 2188, SB 2230

Keywords: parental rights, education, constitutional amendment, school choice, child education, border security, southern border, federal immigration policy, illegal immigration, cartels, transnational cartels, fentanyl, drug trafficking, human trafficking, Operation Lone Star, Texas border, National Guard, state guard, border wall, border barriers

Summary: In this meeting, significant discussions revolved around the passage and modification of various Senate Bills, including SB1388, which pertains to family support services under the Health and Human Services Commission. Senator Kolkhorst advocated for the bill, emphasizing its focus on pro-life, family-centered care. The committee passed the bill after thorough examination, showcasing a collaborative effort among the members to ensure its alignment with successful past initiatives. In another session, Senator Hughes presented SB942, aimed at retroactive child support linked to prenatal care, which sparked a constructive dialogue reflecting bipartisan support for maternal and child welfare.

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• <00:44:27.119> So<00:44:27.440> this<00:44:27.680> is tax collected goes up.
• So this is tax collected goes up.
• So right now, before this bill exists, 30% of sales tax, that four cents that we collect on every dollar
• Agency Board, the Board the Collection Agency Board, the Board of<02:23:01.760> Dental<02:23:
• <03:06:33.359> more >> I'll go ahead and collect more >> I'll go ahead and collect

Keywords: 916, all

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• protections during extreme cold, this bill would prohibit utility companies from shutting off or refusing
• The bill also requires DPU to collect data on households that would have otherwise experienced shutoffs
• So, collectively, if we’re referring to the AG’s report that’s published annually, you’re collectively
• During those periods, I am paying more, but no one’s doing a collective report on the entire state of
• During those periods, I am paying more, but no one's doing a collective report on the entire state of

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several energy-related bills, with the main focus on H. 3534/S. 2255, which would ban or sharply restrict residential third-party electric suppliers, and on related reform proposals. Supporters included the Attorney General’s office, municipal and regional planning officials, environmental justice groups, consumer advocates, and city officials from Boston and Chelsea. They argued that the residential competitive supply market has produced higher bills, deceptive sales tactics, auto-renewals into higher rates, and disproportionate harm to low-income residents, seniors, communities of color, and people with limited English. Witnesses cited AG reports estimating hundreds of millions of dollars in overcharges over time, described door-to-door and storefront marketing abuses, and said municipal aggregation programs have saved residents money while offering more stable rates. Several supporters said the Legislature should either ban residential competitive supply or adopt strong guardrails such as ending automatic renewals, banning incentive-based commissions, and capping rates relative to basic service. Opponents or industry representatives from the Retail Energy Advancement League, Vistra, and Constellation argued that the market can provide savings, longer-term price stability, and value-added products such as renewable options and time-of-use offerings. They said Massachusetts has already improved consumer protections through DPU proceedings, that complaints are relatively few compared with the size of the market, and that a ban would eliminate consumer choice. They also defended direct sales and commissions as normal features of a retail market, while saying they would support additional protections, licensing, bonding, and stronger oversight of bad actors. Committee members pressed both sides on whether the market truly saves money, whether automatic renewals should be banned, and whether the AG’s proposed reforms would be enough. The committee also heard testimony on H. 3972, a bill to extend utility shutoff protections during extreme heat, with Rep. Mindy Domb arguing that Massachusetts should treat extreme heat like extreme cold and protect customers facing financial hardship. Rep. Barrett also testified for H. 3450, a municipal broadband/right-of-way bill, arguing that communities need easier and cheaper access to utility poles and public rights of way to build municipal broadband. In addition, Senate Majority Leader Creem testified for S. 2239, which would bar utilities from recovering ratepayer funds for lobbying, promotions, trade association dues, and similar expenses. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• example of refute Representative Swanson, would that also include Harris County as an example of refusal
• But it was refusal then to bring them for most of the day.
• Whereas if the county refused to fix it and was not working with the SOS at all, that's the point where

Bills: HB311, SB447, SB505, SB2217, SB2753

Keywords: voter registration, electronic, Texas election law, Signature verification, DPS, internet application, Texas Election Code, signature verification, online application, data security, electronic application, Department of Public Safety, information security, electronic voter registration, voting technology, voter access, state election laws, digital signature, election irregularities, audit

Summary: The House Committee on Elections met with a quorum present and heard several election-related bills, with public testimony limited to two minutes per witness. The first measure, SB 447, would allow the City of Mission to move its municipal elections from May to November on a one-time, permanent basis. Supporters, including Mission’s mayor, said voters had already approved the change by a wide margin and argued it would improve turnout and reduce costs. The bill was left pending after no objection. The committee then heard SB 2217, which was described as a transparency measure to standardize election data reporting and reconciliation across counties. Testimony focused on a technical issue involving discrepancy thresholds for electronic voting system reconciliation, with one witness urging the bill be aligned with existing law’s “more than 3” standard rather than a 1% threshold, and another suggesting a definition fix. The bill was left pending. Members also heard SB 2753, a major proposal to create a continuous in-person voting period by combining early voting and election day into one uninterrupted period, with a committee substitute making it a pilot and permissive. Supporters said it could simplify administration and improve security, while opponents warned it would increase costs, require more staffing and equipment, delay results, and create logistical problems for counties. The committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending. Finally, SB 505 would let certain election stakeholders request explanations of irregularities from election officials and, if unresolved, escalate the matter to the Secretary of State for audit or possible conservatorship. Supporters framed it as a tool for accountability and transparency, while opponents called it overly broad and vulnerable to abuse. The bill was left pending. The committee also took up HB 311, which would expand online voter registration to first-time registrants and direct state agencies to develop a pathway for Texans without a driver’s license to register online. Supporters argued it would modernize the process, reduce errors, and save money, while opponents said first-time applicants still need a wet signature and raised concerns about signature verification and implementation. Due to the late hour and floor deadline, testimony was cut off, the names of remaining witnesses were read into the record, and the bill was left pending before the committee adjourned.

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• Representative Swanson, would that also include, in Harris County as an example, refusal to provide paper
• Terrible coincidence, yes, but it was refusal then to bring them for most of the day.
• Whereas if the county refused to fix it and was not working with the Secretary of State at all, that's

Bills: HB311, SB447, SB505, SB2217, SB2753, HB311

Keywords: voter registration, electronic, Texas election law, Signature verification, DPS, internet application, Texas Election Code, signature verification, online application, data security, electronic application, Department of Public Safety, information security, electronic voter registration, voting technology, voter access, state election laws, digital signature, election irregularities, audit

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• I want to ground my comments in Project Shema's analysis of how Jews lose collective safety in societies
• "Both of these conditions must exist together for Jews to lose collective safety.
• First, Jewish collective safety is most at risk when two things happen: civil rights protections for
• As you heard from Rebecca, we've collectively been increasing our investment and focus in this space
• If there's one thing I took away from that experience, it's that I refuse to be silent and let those

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on Combating Anti-Semitism opened by approving the minutes from its November 5, 2025 meeting and outlining plans for its next meeting on November 20, when it expects to vote on the draft master report and recommendations. The chair explained that revised drafts would be circulated, changes would be handled by motion, and the final vote would be by roll call. The meeting then moved through several public panels focused on prevention, education, workplace support, and community safety. Parents for Peace testified that anti-Semitism and extremism should be treated as a public health crisis and urged state funding for training in K-12 schools, healthcare, and law enforcement. The panel described its intervention work with radicalized youth and families, argued for early-warning training for educators, and recommended diversion resources for courts and prosecutors so cases can be addressed before they escalate. Commissioners asked about the origins of radicalization, the need for school-based training, and how to connect courts and police to available resources. Project Shema’s Orrin Jacobson argued that effective anti-Semitism education must be nuanced, pluralistic, and grounded in a better understanding of Jewish identity and contemporary anti-Semitism, especially in conversations about Israel and Palestine. He said the group has run dozens of workshops in Massachusetts and emphasized that institutions should adopt content-neutral norms, train staff and administrators, and measure whether trainings lower tensions and increase willingness to intervene. Commissioners asked about handling activists who reject nuance, the role of faculty versus students, and whether classroom norms should limit teachers from advancing personal agendas. A workplace panel from Klaal and Combined Jewish Philanthropies presented survey data showing many Jewish employees feel unsafe being openly Jewish at work and that antisemitism training is the top requested support. They described rapid growth in Jewish employee resource groups, existing programming and stipends for ERG leaders, and recommended mandatory anti-Semitism training, support for Jewish affinity groups in public and private sectors, and broader convenings of major employers. The commission also heard from Truah rabbis and educators, who urged stronger interfaith solidarity, a state office of faith-based and neighborhood partnerships, and explicit attention to democracy and civil rights as part of anti-Semitism strategy. After a recess, the commission heard from Israeli-American, Russian Jewish, and Persian Jewish witnesses who described antisemitism as a lived, personal, and civic issue affecting immigrants and their families. They called for inclusion of diverse Jewish voices in state initiatives, stronger protections for Israeli-American businesses, and recognition that anti-Zionist rhetoric often becomes direct harassment of Jews. The chair said the testimony and suggested edits would be incorporated into the draft report, and the meeting ended with plans for further revisions before the final vote.

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• Senators, property tax collections statewide have almost doubled since the pre-COVID years, rising from
• In 2020 through 2024, the CPI increased by 3.3% and property tax collections increased by 13.9%.
• I refuse to be a part of that. And that should concern every Floridian.
• It's being sold as a property tax cut, but it's really a tax shift that will collect the revenue from
• They simply cannot expand collections beyond what the tax-paying public cannot expand collections beyond

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• didn't have a good tool to ensure that if we gave that, if we released them from the obligation to collect
• people are going bankrupt simply because they are trying to stay alive, and the state of Florida refuses
• A budget is more than a collection of numbers. It’s a statement of our values.
• preemption of any local ordinance that requires a distributor or retailer to establish battery collection
• The resolution of collective bargaining issues at impasse for the 2026-2027 fiscal year regarding state

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• didn't have a good tool to ensure that if we gave that, if we released them from the obligation to collect
• people are going bankrupt simply because they are trying to stay alive, and the state of Florida refuses
• A budget is more than a collection of numbers. It’s a statement of our values.
• preemption of any local ordinance that requires a distributor or retailer to establish battery collection
• preemption of any local ordinance that requires a distributor or retailer to establish battery collection

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former Senator Donnell C. Childers, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Officer Antonio Richardson as law enforcement officer of the day. A quorum was announced, the journal was approved, and the Speaker said the chamber would take up 11 budget conference reports, with debate and final votes on each report. The first report considered was HB 7031E, the tax package, followed by HB 501E, the state budget appropriations bill. On HB 7031E, Chair Duggan explained that the conference report included a range of tax reductions and tax-related changes, including sales tax holidays, property tax and homestead-related provisions, reductions in certain taxes and fees, and new exemptions or administrative clarifications. He said the package also added items such as sales tax relief for certain university construction projects, a tennis admissions exemption, and changes to agricultural property tax treatment, and that the amendment reduced state and local tax revenues by $272.2 million. Members questioned the bill about the child care tax credit reduction from three years to one, the homestead exemption provision for certain diplomats and foreign service personnel, the absence of gas tax relief and combined reporting, and the inclusion of firearm accessories and tennis tickets in sales tax holidays. After structured debate, the House adopted the conference report and passed HB 7031E by a vote of 88-11. The House then began the conference report on HB 501E, the $114.5 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, which was described as below the prior year’s spending level and leaving more than $14 billion in reserves. Subcommittee chairs outlined major allocations across education, higher education, IT, health care, transportation and economic development, justice, state administration, and agriculture/natural resources. Highlights included increased FEFP funding and veteran teacher raises, full funding for Bright Futures, major IT modernization projects, Medicaid and behavioral health funding, transportation and local infrastructure spending, correctional and law enforcement investments, fire station and emergency response funding, and large environmental and water-quality appropriations. Members asked detailed questions about school voucher fraud oversight, scholarship funding, teacher raises, preeminence funding, ADAP changes, SNAP data tools and error rates, Medicaid rate changes, prison wastewater monitoring, and other budget items, but the transcript ends during the budget questions before final action on HB 501E is shown.

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• the afflicted and the vulnerable, to give justice in this place to those who have no voice and to refuse
• important that we talk about the cowardness of our two senators who stand there, who get paid themselves, refuse

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and a series of guest and doctor introductions. Members recognized visitors for a range of advocacy and community events, including Children’s Health Advocacy Day, Jewish Advocacy Day, housing affordability advocates, environmental advocates for Lobo Week, and several constituent and youth groups. The chamber also heard a personal privilege statement honoring Dr. Leah Hillier as Doctor of the Day and several remarks about community organizations and guests in the gallery. The House then received Senate messages and committee referrals, including multiple Senate bills and a concurrent resolution being assigned or withdrawn from committees. In Committee of the Whole, SB 1415 was recommended do pass, and SB 1430 was recommended do pass as amended after a Ways and Means amendment was adopted to remove a controversial provision so the measure would remain limited to tax code corrections. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, and the bills were deferred for engrossing; SB 1193 was retained on the calendar. On third reading, the House passed HB 2680, relating to workers’ compensation, by a vote of 55-1 with four not voting, and passed SB 1029, relating to campaign contributions and expenses, by a vote of 57-0 with three not voting. Later, the chamber heard extended personal privilege remarks on federal issues, including the government shutdown, TSA and ICE at airports, immigration enforcement, and state budget negotiations. The House also recognized Lobo Week and received announcements about upcoming committee meetings and a CAP update, then adjourned until Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

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• somebody else is utilizing, and they're fronting with somebody else, then they have the right to refuse
• through eminent domain may be transferred to another state agency without prompting the right of first refusal

Bills: SB1195, SB1245, SB1379, SB1420, SB1473, SB1534, SB1743, SB1769, SB1945

Keywords: nuisance, racing facility, racetrack, qualified defense, local property rights, noise regulation, legal claims, felony offenses, criminal justice reform, drug offenses, DUI penalties, residential treatment, human trafficking, victims, prevention, support services, Attorney General, pilot program, grant funding, public comment

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• Schumacher moves that the House refuse to concur with the Senate amendments to House File Number 2115
• Refused to concur in the Senate amendments to House Bill Number 2434, that the Speaker appoint a conference

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• One of the problems we had is that they refused to let us know where the servers were located and let
• dealing with the... because when we were dealing with the previous administration, frankly, they refused

Bills: HB479, HB480

Keywords: voting, elections, voter registration, voter rolls, list maintenance, address change, change of address, ERIC, Electronic Registration Information Center, AVID, Alabama Voter Integrity Database, Secretary of State, board of registrars, inactive voter, voter purge, duplicate registration, cross-state voter matching, National Change of Address, NCOA, driver license data

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• out the permitting process, but the fact that some projects that don't meet permitting standards refuse
• The inability of agencies to say no and the refusal of industry to take no for an answer at times are
• > make<00:36:56.599> changes<00:36:57.040> necessary<00:36:57.359> to refuse
• to make changes necessary to refuse to make changes necessary to protect<00:36:57.839> the<00
• <00:37:15.760> of agencies to say no and the refusal of agencies to say no and the refusal

Keywords: 1183, house