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• Commissions has a reception Planning Commissions has a reception Planning Commissions has a reception
• A tall structure is defined as any tall structure is defined as any tall structure is defined as any
• of their workforces. contributions of their workforces. contributions of their workforces.
• We're planning a great party uniform. We're planning a great party uniform.
• Maxwell's contributions for this area. Maxwell's contributions for this area.

Bills: HB 10, HB 12, HB 147, HB 1522, HB 422, HB 675, HB 204, HB 748, HB 912

Keywords: regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel

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• After graduation, he plans to attend UNM—go Lobos—to study business.
• After graduating, he plans to attend UNM and study business. Yay, Lobos.
• After graduating, she plans to attend Pima Medical Institute to study radiology.
• When she returns to Sweden, she plans to attend the University of Lund.
• Libraries act as stewards of our unique stories and the decisions that define us.

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• Ryan Joy on behalf of the Special Education Local Plan Area Association in support.
• to all the incredible organizations, school districts, community members coming out, uniting. to define
• Exposing systemic deficiencies that contribute to educator sexual misconduct.
• We bring the right people to the table to plan, collaborate and coordinate.
• , the Governor's master plan for the city. was the numerous funding streams that were often duplicative

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It's how, within the fire service, things are defined, and where apparatus is important in not using
• a vehicle in a certain defines a vehicle in a certain way<01:12:37.199> follow<01:12:37.400><
• <03:14:39.880> as<03:14:40.080> abandonment look whatever you define as abandonment
• think maybe when we were defining think maybe when we were defining abandonment<03:19:43.760>
• I get plenty of blank sheets. you planning on SCH a meeting for next you planning on SCH a meeting for

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Transportation Committee opened with an announcement correcting the public hearing list: House Bill 209 was mistakenly listed as a continued hearing, but the chair said that hearing had already been closed and would not be reopened. The committee then moved to House Bill 305, which would allow municipalities to install and use speed and red-light cameras for traffic enforcement. The prime sponsor, Rep. Jones, said the bill was intended as a tool to address police staffing shortages and erratic driving, and emphasized that municipalities would pay the costs, work with DOT and the Department of Safety, and retain full control without using third-party vendors. He said the bill was meant to target speeding, red-light violations, and similar conduct, with enforcement handled locally and subject to state and federal law. Committee members raised questions about how citations would work, who would be held responsible in multi-driver or rental-car situations, whether due process would be affected, and whether cameras could identify the driver rather than just the vehicle. The sponsor and supporting witness Edward H. of Keene said municipalities would determine procedures, that an officer would still have to review and issue any summons, and that the bill was meant to be a limited enforcement tool rather than a catch-all. Edward H. also described the bill as adding guardrails such as a needs analysis, coordination with DOT, annual reporting, and public records of detections and fines. The Department of Transportation testified neutrally, saying it had no position on the bill and noting that current state systems include speed feedback signs, bridge security cameras, toll cameras that capture plates only, and traffic-signal detection cameras that do not record video. No vote was taken. The committee then held a brief hearing on House Bill 368, which would prohibit smoking tobacco products or e-cigarettes in a motor vehicle when a child under 16 is present and impose a $100 secondary fine. Rep. Miller introduced the bill in the sponsor’s absence, and there was no public testimony for or against it. The chair closed the hearing. Finally, the committee opened House Bill 390, which would add retired fire apparatus to the antique vehicle exemption so old fire trucks can be registered and used in parades without being stripped of their equipment. Rep. Parson explained that a strict reading of current law had led DMV to reject some antique fire engine registrations, and said the bill would fix that while preserving the ban on commercial use and on impersonating emergency vehicles. Members asked about the relationship to existing laws on emergency-vehicle impersonation, and the sponsor said the bill would not affect those laws. The hearing remained open as the transcript ended.

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• <00:43:04.000> and they're working on and plan to do. and they're working on and plan to do
• rate is defined by the state treasur. rate is defined by the state treasur.
• It's 30004H. contribution to this. It's 30004H.
• They have had planned. There hasn't been auditing going on.
• Is this planned now that we're not going to bring this?

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• Um so I have an the planning board.
• c> not<01:23:52.639> prohibited Planning and saving are not prohibited Planning and saving
• foresee that and should be able to plan foresee that and should be able to plan for<01:35:48.719
• <01:52:14.639> for all, yes, it is prudent to plan for all, yes, it is prudent to plan for
• is appropriate fiscal planning. is appropriate fiscal planning.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• IT FURTHER CLARIFIES STUDENTS WITH INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLANS, 504 PLANS, AND DOCUMENTED MEDICAL
• So if someone has determined wrongdoing, we are not just handing out plans.
• It's important to make this clear: this is an insurance plan.
• THERE IS NOT A LAW THAT DEFINES AND BANS SUCH DEVICES.
• IF THAT IS THE GAME PLAN HERE, THEN IT IS NO.

Bills: SB 2, HB 2, HB 2000, HB 2196, HB 213, HB 222, HB 645, HB 1458, HB 1022, HB 141, HB 502, HB 643, HB 3093, HB 1700, HB 117, SB 503, SB 2, HB 120, HB 20, HB 150, HB 6, HB 100, HB 210, HB 215, HB 1393, HB 1151, HB 1268, HB 142, HB 451, HB 124, HB 2, HB 2000, HB 2196, HB 213, HB 222, HB 645, HB 1458, HB 1022, HB 141, HB 502, HB 643, HB 3093, HB 1700, HB 117

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, child grooming, sex offender registration, criminal justice, reportable conviction, law enforcement, virtual education, hybrid learning, school funding, average daily attendance

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• And so I'd really like to have a conversation about whether we need a new plan.
• We've got a 20-year plan that we're 15 years into that we haven't done. Right.
• And so do we need a new plan? Can we begin looking at information?
• And so when there are accusations That, oh well, this was a pre-planned trip.
• And what this would require would be defining what a criminal street gang is, defining what gang activity

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• a plan forward. That's where I'm coming. a plan forward. That's where I'm coming.
• the county were all part of the planning the county were all part of the planning process.<00:51
• general manager for water planning general manager for water planning services<01:02:23.839>
• Identify the best sources of plans.
• Also defined in statute.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Therapy, treatment, housing, and other services that allow people to stay healthy and contribute to the
• It prohibits federal Medicaid funding for some family planning clinics, eliminating a critical access
• That is a very important space that I plan to look into more closely.
• resource is going to be made back by the, you know, ineligible folks you find or the fraud as it's defined
• contributions.

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• How the senators on that committee plan to use the funding they were given to improve safety and justice
• What's your plan to pay for this? We cannot wait any longer. Others say we can't afford not to.
• However you define it, members of the Senate's Judiciary and Public Safety Committee are tasked with
• But we also need to recognize there has to be a defined sentence to prevent or deter crime in the future
• :11.280> the<00:01:11.439> Senate's define it, members of the Senate's define it, members

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Section two would amend 290.01, subdivision 19, which defines net income, and section three would amend
• And section five dealt with tax increment financing plans.
• Going through the bill, subdivision 1 is defining that sales tax as 1/2 of 1%.
• Going through the bill, subdivision 1 is defining that sales tax as 1/2 of 1%.
• are for contributions to qualified projects in Greater Minnesota, as defined, until September 30th.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• permit application within 20 business days of receiving a complete application and would deem the plan
• Additionally, this bill would authorize the applicant to resubmit corrected plans addressing deficiencies
• While there are many contributing factors to this crisis, the simple fact is that California's veterinary
• Today, even highly experienced interior designers cannot stamp and sign their own drawings or submit plans
• We've heard anecdotally for years concerns about plan rejection, but there hasn't been clear data showing

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of bills, with members repeatedly noting the lack of quorum while testimony continued. AB 1693 by Assemblymember Zbur would streamline local permitting for retail tenant improvements by allowing qualified professional certifiers to review plans and requiring local action within set deadlines; the California Retailers Association supported the bill, citing lengthy permit delays, and there was no opposition. AB 2010 by Assemblymember Soria would expand access to high-volume spay and neuter services, including mobile clinics, to address pet overpopulation; supporters said it would improve access in rural and underserved areas, while opponents and the Veterinary Medical Board raised concerns about safety standards and asked for amendments. AB 2195 by Assemblymember Rodriguez would stop automatic occupational license suspensions for low-income parents behind on child support; supporters argued the policy is counterproductive and hurts earning capacity, while the California Child Support Association and others said license suspension is an effective enforcement tool that brings parents to the table. The committee also heard AB 2311 by Assemblymember Chiu, which would let public health care district hospitals directly employ physicians; supporters said it would improve recruitment and access to care, while medical groups warned about physician autonomy and institutional influence. AB 1796 by Assemblymember Jackson would create a licensure pathway for professional interior designers and add an interior designer to the California Architects Board; supporters framed it as a public safety and professional recognition measure, while opponents said it would create confusion, unnecessary regulation, and no demonstrated public harm. AB 1739 by Assemblymember Ward would make it a crime for clergy providing therapeutic services to engage in sexual contact with a counselee, closing a gap in existing law; it drew strong support from survivor advocates and no opposition. Finally, AB 2497 by Assemblymember Johnson began testimony on modernizing the physical therapy practice act, with the author noting committee amendments that removed imaging and other provisions, but the transcript cuts off before testimony or action on that bill was completed.

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• To what extent did the expansion of Medi-Cal coverage to undocumented individuals contribute to the increased
• There are projected deficits in the state budget, and you're trying to plan for a heightened period of
• I believe San Diego still only serves disadvantaged communities as defined by the CalEnviroScreen.
• I would say a lot of that contributed to where we are now.
• In addition to what my colleague from the Department of Finance said, which I think contributed to both

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Texas homeowners know that their property taxes contribute to public school funding and assume that as
• jurisdictions along the border, it is up to each county to determine how to approach a property owner's contribution
• By providing clarity and consistency in how the farm products are defined, HB 255 ensures that all agricultural
• Texas agriculture contributes over $860 billion to the state economy and tax fairness is essential in
• states such as New York and New Jersey have contemplated enacting financial transaction taxes as the plans

Bills: HB195, HB247, HB255, HJR6, HJR31, HJR34

Keywords: HB 195, Texas Controlled Substances Act, Schedule IV, controlled substances, mifepristone, misoprostol, carisoprodol, Health and Safety Code, drug scheduling, pharmacy regulation, prescription drugs, reproductive health, abortion medication, medication abortion, women's health, prescribing, dispensing, law enforcement, drug control, education reform

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• This measure is limited to a low-mileage vehicle defined as 1,000 miles per year.
• That means that the work I put in today directly contributes to my future.
• SB 1250 is fundamentally about planning smarter.
• This is a planning bill, I want to emphasize that.
• Matthew Bakerworth, Planning and Conservation, in strong support.

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee met first as a subcommittee due to the lack of a quorum, then later obtained a quorum and took up several bills. The committee heard SB 1064, which would reduce the frequency of Clean Truck Check testing for low-use heavy-duty vehicles; supporters said it would ease burdens on rural agricultural businesses, while clean air advocates opposed it as weakening an important emissions program. The bill was approved and sent to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. The committee also heard SB 1174, which would give Caltrans bid preferences to construction firms with employee stock ownership plans; supporters argued it would build worker wealth and improve project quality, while contractor groups opposed it as likely to raise costs and reduce competition. That bill was approved and sent to the Assembly Judiciary Committee. The consent calendar items SB 607, SB 962, and SB 990 were also approved. The committee then heard SB 1279, which would allow Long Beach to place additional speed safety cameras on Pacific Coast Highway. Long Beach officials and several safety and advocacy groups supported the bill, citing high fatality rates and repeated pedestrian crashes on that corridor, while some members raised concerns about fines, affordability, and whether cameras would address pedestrian-related collisions. The bill passed as amended to the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. SB 1213, the Clean Truck Transportation Act, would require more price transparency for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission truck incentives and direct agencies to explore alternative financing tools; supporters said it would improve affordability and competition, while one manufacturer and the trucking association raised implementation concerns. It passed to the Assembly Natural Resources Committee. The committee also heard SB 1013, which would tighten rules for automated license plate reader use by limiting retention to 30 days, requiring audits and training, and restricting access and hot list use. Privacy advocates supported the bill as overdue accountability, while law enforcement groups argued the retention limit would hinder investigations and that some technical definitions needed work. The bill passed to the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. SB 1315, dealing with advanced driver assistance systems, would prevent automakers from disabling a consumer’s ability to drive their own vehicle through software updates and would encourage DMV testing questions about ADAS responsibilities; after amendments, industry opposition softened and the bill passed to the Assembly Judiciary Committee. Finally, SB 1246, on autonomous vehicle emergency response, would require U.S.-based remote drivers, quicker on-scene response, and better coordination with local agencies; first responders and labor groups supported it, while AV industry groups remained opposed unless amended. The bill passed to the Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee. The transcript ended as the committee began hearing SB 1250, a planning bill to incorporate wildlife connectivity into transportation asset management, with the sponsor and supporters explaining it would improve safety and habitat planning without mandating specific projects.

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• The how rural your state was and they use certain metrics to define that.
• The how rural your state was and they use certain metrics to define that.
• use certain your state was and they use certain metrics<00:03:28.560> to<00:03:28.720> define
• And so uh a metrics to define that.
• :54.880> have will contribute because they have will contribute because they have knowledge<00

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Summary: The Health Services Committee heard a presentation from Dr. Steven Stack, Secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, on Kentucky’s Rural Health Transformation Program. He said Kentucky received about $213 million in federal funding, among the highest awards nationally, after a fast application and negotiation process. He emphasized that the grant is time-limited, must be used for the specific goals in the state’s application, and cannot be treated as a general bailout or replacement for existing funding. He also noted the state will use a website, ruralhealthplan.ky.gov, to share the full application, award terms, and future opportunities. Dr. Stack outlined five focus areas: maternal health and prenatal/early childhood supports; EMS and trauma response workforce and transfer capacity; behavioral health crisis care through the EMPATH model and mobile crisis services; oral health access through more hygienists, telehealth, and hub-and-spoke models; and rural community hubs for chronic disease prevention and innovation, including food-as-medicine and healthier lifestyle interventions. He stressed that the program is meant to be transformative, not duplicative, and that it cannot pay clinician salaries, fund new construction, replace EMR systems broadly, or duplicate billable services. He said the state will work with community partners, hospitals, universities, and others, including the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, to begin implementation. Members responded positively overall. Senator Berg praised the award and the goal of integrating care across the state, but raised concerns about access to prenatal care and about possible future changes to water fluoridation, warning both could harm children and rural families. The chair and other members thanked Dr. Stack for the update and congratulated him on the award. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during this portion of the meeting.

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• We were also asked to report out on cross-training needs and a proposed plan in that area.
• We are self-funded through contributions of ours worked by our members.
• We are self-funded through contributions of ours worked by our members.
• We are self-funded through contributions of ours worked by our members.
• We are self-funded through contributions of ours worked by our members.

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• I believe that's the state strategy as articulated by CARB scoping plan and other state planning documents
• PG&E agrees with the author that a thoughtful and well-planned transition is needed.
• We are very involved in the long-term gas planning OIR and process at the CPUC.
• These are such grandiose plans.
• There are a lot of important plans here that could be impacted.

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• I think it's provision number 31: transition expenses in inaugural event expenses is defined elsewhere
• <00:03:58.959> in<00:03:59.680> elsewhere<00:04:00.080> in expenses is defined
• in elsewhere in expenses is defined in elsewhere in statute.<00:04:00.879> And<00:04:01.040><
• to that and amounts large contributions to that and so<00:05:19.919> on.
• Contributions to candidates or reasons we limit how much lobbyists or interest groups or others can give

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