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• Had a call from a excuse Commissioners.
• call. Well, I want to grow big trees. call. Well, I want to grow big trees.
• 2024, our management plans have called 2024, our management plans have called for<02:04:46.880><
• So, thank you. and really not blocking landowners from and really not blocking landowners from entering
• Call the town fathers in and stuff.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Then I would ask the clerk to call the roll, please. A motion is to ITL HB 74.
• Then I would ask the uh clerk to uh call Then I would ask the uh clerk to uh call the<00:14:15.760
• But then I'd ask the clerk to call the roll, please. Vice Chairman Manion. >> Yes.
• Then I would ask the clerk to please call the roll. Vice Chairman Manion, yes.
• call the role. call the role.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee began by explaining that the meeting was a work session and that votes would only be taken where there was clear consensus. CACR 6, the proposed constitutional amendment on a “right to compute,” was discussed first but not acted on because the prime sponsor was absent. Members raised concerns about whether the issue belonged in the constitution and what the amendment would mean in practice, and the chair recessed the matter for a future meeting. HB 74, concerning the definition of “citizen” for the right-to-know law and disclosure of preliminary drafts circulated to a quorum or majority of a public body, drew little support. Members noted the Senate’s prior rejection of a related bill and agreed the proposal was unlikely to advance. A motion to ITL the bill passed unanimously by roll call, 15-0, and the bill was placed on the consent calendar. HB 232, dealing with rights of conscience for medical professionals, was also recessed. Members said they had not yet seen the amendment, which was described as narrowing the bill to abortion-related issues and limiting penalties. Several members said they could not judge the bill without the amendment and expected disagreement, so the chair recessed it. HB 253, on interest-bearing pooled trust accounts maintained by lawyers, was discussed at length; the chair said the bill did not address the underlying IOLTA issue and would likely create conflict with the bar and judiciary. Members cited existing Supreme Court procedures and suggested the bill was unnecessary. A straw vote showed support for interim study and ITL, and the committee ultimately voted 15-0 to place HB 253 on consent. HB 293, aimed at preventing minors from accessing obscene material on internet-connected devices, prompted substantial debate. Members generally supported the goal but objected to the bill’s private right of action, its focus on manufacturers rather than content providers or internet platforms, uncertainty about the filtering technology required, and concerns about defining obscenity on a national rather than community basis. The committee discussed forming a subcommittee to work on the bill further, and members volunteered to serve, indicating the issue would be revisited rather than voted on immediately.

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• >> Chair Trabulsy: EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION SUBCOMMITTEE WILL NOW COME TO ORDER, KENDALL PLEASE CALL
• WHAT WE ARE CALLING THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF WHAT AI IMPLEMENTATION SHOULD LOOK LIKE IN THE SECONDARY
• YOU'VE HEARD FROM SOME OF THE PANELISTS TODAY AND OURS IS IN A FRAMEWORK THAT WE CALL RISE.
• MEMBERS IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION SPECIFIC TO SPECIFIC PANELISTS, PLEASE CALL THEM BY NAME IF NOT I WILL
• WE WANTED TO CALL IT OUT SO PEOPLE UNDERSTOOD THAT'S COMING FROM IT. TO MR.

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• Clerk, call the roll. Perry. Here. Hancock. Burdick. Here. Gabbard. Here. Warren. Here. Warren.
• Certain substances are often called contaminants of emerging concerns, or CECs.
• Calls about bats in buildings, and almost all of these calls are about bats in occupied buildings.
• The chair calls Amanda Lawler, Cindy Smiley, and Melissa Donnelly.
• For Senate Bill 1898, calls Logan Harrell and Larry Woolley.

Bills: SB1169, SB1285, SB1583, SB1611, SB1898, SB1976, SB2160, SB2161, SB2658, SB2661, SB2662, SB2692, SB1055, SB1359, SB2660

Keywords: water service, sewer service, public utility, joint operation, infrastructure, municipality, compliance, SB 1285, bats, bat protection, wildlife protection, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Parks and Wildlife Code Section 63.101, hunting bats, bat possession, bat sales, bat trade, pest control, licensed pest control professional, animal control officer

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• It's just a big block grant that is very difficult to track. Okay.
• We can call the roll. Senator Brand, Senator Brandt votes yes.
• We'll call it the lightning plate.
• Tomorrow's meeting is at the call of the Chair.
• And so, we're at the call of the Chair for the meeting tomorrow.

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• I'm also a space attorney, and I also work with a UN committee called the International Telecommunications
• Patrick to call the roll. Representative Armstrong? Yes. Representative De La Cruz?
• But one of the things the constituent pointed out is that you can have a city block and have different
• zoning all through the block, and once you change the zoning... ...then that may start to cause other

Keywords: 996, all

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• terrifying to the right that they have to wage every, that they have to take out all the stops and try to block
• community is apparently so terrifying to the right that they have to take out all the stops and try to block

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Representative Leigh Finke discussed the unusual 2025 Minnesota legislative session, describing it as difficult and fast-moving because of the House tie, the DFL quorum break, and the resulting power-sharing arrangement. She said the split chamber made committee work strange, but noted that some bills still advanced, including her free water bill through the Commerce Committee, and that lawmakers ultimately kept the government open. Finke also spoke about concerns in the trans and queer community under the Trump administration, saying she has been holding town halls statewide to separate fact from fiction about federal actions. She said Minnesota is in a relatively strong position because of protections passed in 2023 and 2024, including the trans refuge bill and the gender-affirming care insurance mandate, and noted that the Minnesota Human Rights Act has protected gender identity since 1993. On the Minnesota Supreme Court’s powerlifting ruling, she said the court correctly applied state law and affirmed transgender participation, while acknowledging that some professional questions remain for lower courts. Looking ahead to 2026, Finke said she is not focused on new trans-related legislation and argued that Republicans are likely to keep attacking the issue even though the public cares more about affordability, health care, and safety. She said the Equal Rights Amendment has been stalled because equality has become a political football and broader civil rights protections have faced resistance. She also said gun violence should be a major priority next session, expressing support for significant controls on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines and saying such measures would pass if brought to the floor, though she blamed Republican leadership for blocking action.

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• Chair calls Charlie again.
• Chair calls Ryan Tucker.
• I call me Arnold Yan.
• Chair calls Jack Walker.
• Call me, I'll get you.

Bills: HB2242, HB2446, HB2799, HB4502, HB2920, HB2790, HB5620, HB5060, HB5076, HB5080, HB5081, HB5128, HB5130, HB3847, HB5116, HB2969, HB4546, HB4202, HB5624, HB3964, HB4803, HB872, HB4775, HB4777, HB4961, HB5570, HB2988, HB4260, HB1375, HB5009, HB5411, HB5134, HB4388, HB3095, HB1387

Keywords: constables, civil rights, local government, law enforcement, policy-making authority, affidavit, medical bills, civil actions, reasonable charges, healthcare services, judicial statistics, court performance, family law, civil cases, efficiency reporting, court security, emergency management, harassment penalties, judicial safety, court committee

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills affecting civil practice, judicial conduct, and attorney regulation. HB 4961 and the similar HB 3095 would bar uninsured motorists from recovering non-economic damages after a collision, with HB 3095 also addressing certain exceptions and limiting economic damages in some cases. Supporters said the measures would encourage insurance coverage and fairness for insured drivers, while opponents argued they would unfairly punish injured people who were not responsible for the lack of insurance, including pedestrians, passengers, children, and others. HB 3095 drew constitutional concerns from witnesses, and the committee later withdrew the committee substitute and left the bill pending; HB 4961 was also left pending after questions about its scope, including passengers. HB 5570 would expand a continuing legal education exemption to attorneys appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate who serve on boards or commissions. The author and witness said the bill would free up time for public service while still requiring ethics training. A committee member raised a discrepancy in the number of attorneys covered, and the bill was left pending. HB 2969 would prohibit the State Bar from adopting rules or penalties that unreasonably burden attorneys’ religious exercise or free speech, especially in relation to sincerely held religious beliefs. Supporters framed it as a protection for lawyers of faith against an ABA-style speech code, while no one testified in opposition; the bill was left pending. HB 4260 would prohibit county judges and county commissioners from practicing law in courts over which they have jurisdiction. The author described it as an ethics measure to avoid conflicts of interest, but county officials and the County Judges and Commissioners Association opposed it, saying existing ethics rules already address conflicts and that the bill would impose hardships, especially in rural counties. The bill was left pending. HB 4388 would require all judges, including those who serve only in administrative roles, to remain subject to the Code of Judicial Conduct; supporters said some judges avoid discipline by relinquishing judicial functions, while opponents said the bill was unnecessary and could burden county judges who serve as administrators. It was also left pending. The committee also heard HB 5134, which would limit Rule 202 pre-suit depositions to people who have suffered or reasonably expect to suffer actual damages and allow attorney’s fees against abusive petitioners. The author said the bill would curb harassment and fishing expeditions, but members questioned how the standard would work in practice; the bill was left pending. Finally, HB 3964 would narrow common-law public nuisance claims by barring suits over lawful conduct, conduct already addressed by other remedies, and products, while preserving other causes of action. Supporters said the bill would prevent regulation through litigation and protect legislative authority; opponents said it would eliminate important remedies and that no Texas abuse had been shown. The author indicated he would revise the bill, and it was left pending.

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• They're called the SAT and the ACT.
• Did we call? Okay, it looks like we called. We'll be, yeah.
• Chair calls that Ms. Pignon with the Chair calls that Ms.
• Next we call up Ms.
• Next we call up Ms. Jennifer. Next we call up Ms.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 convened with a quorum, adopted its committee rules, and heard opening remarks from members introducing staff and outlining priorities for the session. Members from both parties emphasized education as a major issue, while several Republicans framed the committee’s work around school choice and parent empowerment. Senator West and other Democrats stressed protecting public schools, listening to Texans, and considering the effects of vouchers or education savings accounts on school districts and communities. Chairman Creighton laid out Senate Bill 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act, describing it as a universal education savings account program modeled on similar programs in other states. He said the bill would provide about $200 million for a universal eligibility pool and additional funding for students with disabilities and lower-income families, with priority weighting for former public school students. He also highlighted anti-fraud measures, vendor pre-approval, criminal background checks, cybersecurity protections, annual testing requirements for participating students, and the use of the Comptroller rather than TEA to administer the program. Creighton repeatedly said the bill is not a voucher and argued it would not take money from public schools, which he said would receive separate historic funding increases. Members questioned Creighton about the 500% of federal poverty line definition, the adequacy of the $10,000 ESA amount, whether the program would favor students already in private school, how microschools and homeschool pods would fit, and whether the bill protects religious liberty and private-school autonomy. Democrats raised concerns about disability protections, 504 students, foster children, public-school funding, open records, and the historical context of vouchers. Republicans generally supported the bill as a way to expand options for parents and students, while also asking about administration, fraud prevention, and data security. After member questions, the committee began invited testimony, with EdChoice President Robert Inlow presenting in support of SB 2 and citing the growth and reported success of school choice programs nationwide.

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• On their way to the top, the blocks.
• <02:20:54.000> on President Reagan famously called on President Reagan famously called on
• Masked ICE and CBP thugs, and I call Masked ICE and CBP thugs, and I call them<07:37:09.680>
• Hinninger stated in shareholder calls Hinninger stated in shareholder calls that<08:17:46.798>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• This little thing called the budget got in the way of that. So we are not in the Shenandoah Valley.
• So with that, we're going to do a roll call, and then we'll proceed to a little bit of housekeeping,
• And so that first bullet there, we're working on something we're calling an RFA navigator.
• So if you think of any other questions, you can just give me your call.
• I don't feel like there's a lot of rural health transformation happening in that block, right?

Keywords: House Select Committee on Advancing Rural and Small Town Health Care, 976, house, all

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• We're going to go ahead and call the meeting to order. We appreciate everybody being here today.
• And it's a long-eared, Asian long-eared tick is what they call it. And it's pretty potent for cows.
• And it's a long-eared, Asian long-eared tick is what they call it. And it's pretty potent for cows.
• We call it the flatland. Looking at my background, I spent quite a bit of time working in new tech.
• As a matter of fact, I just got a call from USDA the other day about... They're in Orlando.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from its October 27 meeting and then heard testimony from Clinton Ballard of Milk and Honey Hill Farm about the impact of Act 698 on raw dairy producers. Ballard said the law allowed his farm to expand from one cow to 12, serve about 150 families, increase sales by roughly $50,000, and sell about $10,000 in raw cheese and other products through retail outlets. He argued the law improved farm income, food security, and local supply, and he asked for an optional state inspection/certification path for raw milk producers so they could access USDA grants and other opportunities available to licensed dairies. Committee members asked about herd management, safety practices, bee production, market channels, and whether such certification should remain voluntary; Ballard said he follows Grade A-style sanitation, chills milk quickly, removes sick cows from production, and supports optional training or inspection but not mandatory regulation. Members also raised food safety concerns, especially for children and pregnant women, and Ballard responded that raw milk producers rely on cleanliness, rapid cooling, consumer feedback, and truth in labeling. He said the health department currently inspects commercial dairies but not raw milk producers who do not sell through a cooperative, and he believed state inspection would help producers distinguish themselves and qualify for funding without changing interstate rules. Several members discussed the balance between consumer choice, safety, and possible “mission creep” if the state created a certification system. The committee then heard a lengthy presentation from Terence Bolden of TLB Enterprises on hydroponic and container farming as a response to food insecurity and food deserts. Bolden described a three-year workforce and career-technical program built around retrofitted shipping containers, drones, robotics, agribusiness, and AI, with partnerships involving schools, universities, Farm Bureau, UAPB, the Little Rock School District, and other entities. He said the model could create year-round local food production, support school cafeterias and community markets, and generate jobs and economic impact, estimating at least four jobs per container and potentially significant regional economic benefits. Members asked about costs, target communities, energy needs, crop types, and implementation timelines; Bolden said the first containers for school sites could be in place by late summer or early fall, with pilot projects already underway in Arkansas and Orlando. The meeting adjourned after no further business.

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• We're going to go ahead and call the meeting to order. We appreciate everybody being here today.
• And it's a long-eared, Asian long-eared tick is what they call it. And it's pretty potent for cows.
• And it's a long-eared, Asian long-eared tick is what they call it. And it's pretty potent for cows.
• We call it the flatland.
• We call it the flatland. Looking at my background, I spent quite a bit of time working in new tech.

Summary: The committee approved the minutes from its October 27 meeting and then heard testimony on the economic and regulatory effects of Arkansas’s raw milk law, Act 698. Clinton Ballard of Milk and Honey Hill Farm said the law helped his family farm expand from 8 to 12 cows and from serving about 75 families to about 150, increasing sales by roughly $50,000 and allowing about $10,000 in raw cheese sales through retail outlets. He argued the law supports small-farm income, food security, and local processing, but said state health agencies still do not inspect raw milk producers unless they sell to a commercial buyer, which he said limits access to USDA grants and other opportunities. He and members discussed safety practices, including rapid chilling, sick-animal removal, sanitation, customer education, and whether any optional state certification or inspection program should be created without adding burdensome regulation. Members asked about herd management, bee production, market channels, and whether raw milk producers should receive training or certification. Ballard said his farm uses Jerseys, removes sick cows from production, sells on-farm and through retail locations, and relies on best-practice guidance from groups such as the Weston A. Price Foundation and the Raw Milk Institute. Several members expressed support for consumer choice but also raised concerns about food safety, especially for children and pregnant women, and about possible “mission creep” if the state creates a voluntary inspection or training system. The discussion ended without any vote or formal action on the raw milk issue. The committee then heard a lengthy presentation from Terrence Bolden of TLB Enterprises on hydroponic and container-based farming as a response to food insecurity, food deserts, and workforce needs. Bolden described a three-year career and technical education model using retrofitted shipping containers to grow food year-round with low water and energy use, paired with training in drones, robotics, agribusiness, and entrepreneurship. He said pilot projects are underway or planned with UAPB, the Little Rock School District, and other partners, and projected that five regional hubs could create significant economic impact and multiple jobs per container. Members asked about costs, target communities, school partnerships, food desert locations, and whether the model could include aquaponics or protein production; Bolden said the program is intended as a public-private partnership and that the committee could tour a container site once it is operational. The meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.

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• And it is places that we all call home.
• Minnesota's been calling out for this, and we have to do something.
• > for<01:00:11.040> this Minnesota's been calling out for this Minnesota's been calling
• <01:29:36.000> At called for in the comprehensive plan.
• At called for in the comprehensive plan.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The governor blocked this last time.
• The governor blocked this last time.
• The governor blocked this last time.
• The governor blocked this last time.
• The governor blocked this last time.

Bills: SF1750, HF2700, HF1606, HF3356, HF3946, HF3970, HF3658, HF3875, HF2627, SF856, HF1268, HF1338

Keywords: common interest community, CIC, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, planned community, cooperative, unit owner, association board, declarant, declarant control, special declarant rights, assessment lien, foreclosure, late fees, fines, attorney fees, resale disclosure, annual report, maintenance plan

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• Kelly Miles called, so this we have an amendment for, right, 507.
• Yeah, the proper language is it is the majority report. call it blur anymore it's a committee call it
• Why do we have to call it transparency?
• <00:31:56.600> it whatever why do we have to call it whatever why do we have to call it transparency
• Well, it's a liquor license type, if we want to call that.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee first took up House Bill 507, which concerns the timeline for credentialing mental health care providers. Members discussed and approved an amendment that removed section 2 and changed the bill’s effective date to January 1. A motion for ought to pass as amended was made, seconded, and approved by a 6-0 vote, with Representative Miles assigned to write the committee report. The bulk of the meeting focused on House Bill 705, a price-transparency measure requiring insurance-related data reporting and uniform formatting. Committee members and a representative from Anthem discussed how the bill would interact with federal requirements, including a recent presidential executive order and anticipated CMS guidance on uniformity standards. Anthem testified that the federal timeline was uncertain, that final rules could take months, and that the machine-readable files involved are complex and costly to produce. Some members argued the state should mirror federal standards but wait for final federal guidance; others said the bill should create a firm state requirement and not leave everything to rulemaking. The main unresolved issue was timing. Members debated whether the bill should be effective upon passage, apply to plan years beginning January 1, 2026, or be delayed until after federal guidance is finalized, with several references to a possible six-month implementation window after final federal rules. No final vote was taken on HB 705 in the portion provided; instead, the committee planned to revisit the bill the next morning after language was rewritten and circulated, with a straw vote anticipated before the executive session.

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• We will now call this meeting of the Legislative Council to order.
• there previously, and it also eliminates the security issues with those very tall towers that were blocking
• However, if you want to call a legislative capital extension, you can just dial the last four digits

Keywords: 996, all

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• Alicia, please call the roll. Chair Hooper? Here. Senator Rousson? Yeah. Senator Berman?
• We have a big item this morning called the governor's budget, but before we take that up, in the interest
• Alicia, please call the roll on SB 7010. Senator Berman? Senator Brodeur? Yes. Senator Burgess?
• The Community Development Block Grant for disaster recovery, $73 million.
• department are so vague, they shut down, they're not answering phone calls at the state level.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee first took up SB 7010, which would authorize Roth contributions in state and local deferred compensation plans. Senator Mayfield explained that current law only allows pre-tax contributions, and the bill would let the Department of Financial Services and local governments offer post-tax Roth options. The bill had one support appearance card, no debate, and was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then received a lengthy presentation from the Governor’s Office of Policy and Budget on the governor’s recommended “Floridians First” budget, totaling $117.4 billion and $53.2 billion in general revenue. The presentation highlighted reserves, debt paydown, tax relief, and proposed reductions and efficiencies, along with major spending areas in education, health care, public safety, corrections, transportation, and economic development. Key proposals included higher K-12 funding, teacher salary increases, funding for Everglades and water quality projects, emergency preparedness, corrections staffing and facility funding, cybersecurity, law enforcement recruitment bonuses, and affordable housing and infrastructure investments. Members asked extensive questions about property tax reserves, litigation funding, emergency response fund balances and spending, the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility and federal reimbursement, the Second Amendment sales tax holiday, animal abuse hotline funding, Hope Florida, corrections staffing, and teacher pay. A major portion of the discussion focused on the Department of Health’s planned changes to the ADAP HIV medication program, with senators and a public witness expressing concern about access to life-saving medications and possible misuse or redirection of funds. The committee did not take further action on the budget presentation, and the meeting ended after additional comments supporting the budget and the corrections funding, with SB 7010 already approved.

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• With a close second by Representative Block. Thank you Mister Chair.
• You can't just call Joe's uranium cleanup.
• Um, when she can't get that to happen, that's when I call my counterpart in Arizona or I.
• for the manufacturers that called in once they saw the bill and wanted to have their exceptions.
• Um, right now, the Navajo Nation is considering a technology called ablation.

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• We'll ask the staff to call the roll. Representative Baca. Representative Brown.
• Chairman, I think you could call the director of that up to your committee and ask her, or we could get
• Can we go ahead and call the roll briefly? Representative Baca. Representative Brown.
• Can we go ahead and please call the roll briefly? Representative Baca. Representative Brown? No.
• it an acequia or whatever you want to call it.