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• House Bill 199.
• House Bill 201.
• House Bill 211. What? House Bill 211.
• House Bill 213. House Bill 213.
• This is House Bill 65, sponsored by Representative Dow. House Bill 79. House Bill 79.

Bills: HM3 , HM11 , HM14 , HM15 , HM18 , HM21 , HB10 , HB11 , HB12 , HB13 , HB14 , HB31 , HB50

Keywords: nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial

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• That concludes the explanation of the bill. Will there be questions on the bill?
• in the bill to clarify that.
• There's language that gets dropped into these bills sometimes, not intentionally, but it says the bill
• That concludes the explanation of Senate Bill 715. Will there be questions on the bill?
• That concludes the explanation of the bill. Will there be Questions on the bill as amended?

Bills: SB134 , SB1356 , SB1407 , SB1611 , SB1639 , SB169 , SB1722 , SB182 , SB1870 , SB2039 , SB432 , SB609 , SB715 , SB716

Committee: Senate Retirement and Government Resources

Keywords: retirement, public employees, reemployment, benefit adjustment, Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, state government, OMES, Office of Management and Enterprise Services, Department of Labor, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Rehabilitation Services, civil service, human capital management, state employee disputes, whistleblower, veterans employment, veterans placement, fleet management, state fleet, motor vehicles

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• Senate Bill 6222.
• Senate Bill 6222. We have Senate Bill 6222 before us.
• Senate Bill 5346. You heard a proposed substitute to Senate Bill 5346.
• Senate Bill 6263.
• And we have Senate Bill 6247. 168 And we have Senate Bill 6247.

Bills: SB5849 , SB6278 , SB6130 , SB6222 , SB6206 , SB6260 , SB5346 , SB6263 , SB6268 , SB6247

Committee: Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education

Keywords: financial education, graduation requirement, student curriculum, financial literacy, education reform, teacher preparation, principal preparation, educator preparation, alternative route certification, teacher certification, principal certification, Washington Professional Educator Standards Board, PESB, field placement, student teacher, residency, mentoring, school district partnerships, K-12 education, preK-12

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• Chair lays out House Bill 1655.
• Members of the committee, I'm honored to lay out House Bill 1655 today.
• Your bill says. Your bill says they can be prosecuted.
• I ask you not to advance House Bill 1655. for this panel. Thank you all for being here. 10 seconds.
• Stay on the bill. I am staying on the bill. This bill has nothing to do with that.

Bills: HB1325 , HB1655 , HB3312 , HB5526 , SB13 , SB57 , SB207 , HB441 , HB591 , HB5019 , SB27 , SB843 , SB 13 , SB 27 , SB 57

Committee: House Public Education

Keywords: student transfer, public servants, education code, peace officer, servicemember, judicial officer, school security, volunteer program, retired law enforcement, veterans, public safety, school safety, criminal background check, school libraries, library advisory councils, parental rights, library materials, educational content, challenging materials, emergency operations plan

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• The Chair lays out the pending business, House Bill. House Bill 1851 by Hicklin.
• This is House Bill 3622 by Landgraf.
• The Chair lays out his pending business, House Bill... House Bill 5089 by Garen.
• This is why House Bill 3312 is essential.
• This bill was filed last session as House Bill 195 and was passed in the House with an overwhelming majority

Bills: SB 13 , SB 27 , SB 57 , HB1325 , HB1655 , HB3312 , HB5526 , SB13 , SB57 , SB207 , HB441 , HB591 , HB5019 , SB27 , SB843

Committee: House Public Education

Keywords: lobbying, public funds, political subdivision, local government, county association, municipal lobbying, registered lobbyist, Texas Legislature, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, government finance, county dues, state association of counties, sheriffs association, law enforcement officers, legislative advocacy, bill tracking, legislative alerts, Government Code Chapter 556

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• I want to say that this bill is really a victim's rights bill.
• Bill 476 and recognize Senator Middleton to explain the bill. Thank you, Mr.
• According to the bill analysis, this bill is. many people are not familiar with this bill.
• The chair moves that Senate Bill 2320 be reported favorably to the full House.
• This bill is a refile Senate Bill 1970. Senate Bill 1973 from the 88th regular session.

Bills: SB476 , SB664 , SB745 , SB826 , SB989 , SB1080 , SB1171 , SB1320 , SB1437 , SB1727 , SB1809 , SB2289 , SB2320

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Keywords: education, funding, school infrastructure, public schools, teacher support, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, ignition interlock devices, youth offenders, vehicular homicide, Texas courts, judicial officers, associate judge, magistrate, master, referee, hearing officer, court administration, Government Code Chapter 54, Government Code Chapter 54A

Summary: The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice convened to address pressing issues surrounding oil field crime and safety on Texas highways. The meeting was initiated by Chair Flores, who emphasized the need for improved tools to combat repeat offenders having committed intoxicated driving, alongside tackling oil field theft that has escalated due to organized criminal activities. The committee heard public testimonies and engaged with various stakeholders, including law enforcement and industry representatives, who highlighted the complexities and dangers associated with these crimes. Notably, a significant focus was placed on Senate Bill 1320, which aims to establish a dedicated unit within the Department of Public Safety to investigate and address thefts specific to the oil and gas industry. This initiative seeks to strengthen coordination among various law enforcement agencies and improve training for local officers to combat these sophisticated theft operations more effectively.

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• I look forward to hearing testimony on these and and other bills on today's agenda.
• Most importantly, this bill puts veterans first.
• We could pass a trillion-dollar bill today, trillion dollars, and give to the VA.
• Of the number of bills that are on the agenda, three of them are mine.
• The VFW supports the draft bill, VA Claims Act of 2015. 25 as written.

Bills: SB124 , SB201 , SB275 , SB410 , SB478 , SB607 , SB610 , SB611 , SB654 , SB702 , SB787 , SB831 , SB892

Committee: Senate Senate Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, disciplinary procedures, accountability, personnel actions, whistleblower protection, cancer, military, aircrew, veterans, health study, toxins, morbidity, mortality, service members, mental health, community care, accessibility, treatment programs, substance abuse, appointments

Summary: During the meeting, various members engaged in extensive discussions surrounding 15 proposed bills related to veterans' affairs. Notably, concerns regarding recent VA workforce changes sparked debates, particularly about potential cuts and their implications for veterans' care and benefits. Chairman Moran emphasized the need for thoughtful reforms and coordination with stakeholders, urging responsible measures to prevent negatively impacting service delivery. The meeting highlighted a significant bipartisan effort to enhance veterans' access to essential health services, particularly in light of recent challenges faced by the VA workforce. Senator Blumenthal's assertions about the urgent plight of veterans due to cuts in personnel drew strong reactions, showcasing the deep concern among committee members regarding the current state of veteran services.

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• Senate Bill 873, Senate Resolution 115, Senate Bill 1007, and Senate Bill 970.
• When they do not, patients get hit with surprise bills.
• Members, the House is making very efficient progress this morning.
• Senate Bill 920 by Senator Archuleta, an act relating to gaming.
• I rise today to present Senate Bill 920.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered a Memorial Day prayer, and welcomed a third-grade class from Sacred Heart Parish School to the chamber. Members then handled several procedural motions, including suspending a joint rule to allow budget subcommittees to meet during blackout period and removing certain bills from inactive or consent files. The chamber confirmed multiple gubernatorial appointments, including Nicholas Mueller to the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission, Arthur Krantz to the Public Employment Relations Board, Chris Ferguson to the California Student Aid Commission, and Brian Haynes to the same commission. The Senate also adopted several resolutions, including SR 102 recognizing National Safe Boating Week, SCR 172 proclaiming Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, SCR 177 declaring World No Tobacco Day, SR 107 for Lupus Awareness Month, and SR 115 marking the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris in California wine history. On third reading, the Senate passed a series of bills on topics including beverage container recycling fees (SB 1341), school employee misconduct procedures (SB 1083), wildfire preparedness for water suppliers (SB 1153), insurance cost-sharing accounting (SB 1199), nonprofit government liaison services (SB 1240), energy coordination and fuel supply planning (SB 1337), language access in elections (SB 1360), gaming fee transparency (SB 920), mental health evaluation in Care Court-related cases (SB 1016), reckless driving penalties (SB 1198), greenhouse gas reporting for subsidized medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (SB 1213), the Go Green financing program (SB 1265), repossession transport interference (SB 1338), and wildlife coexistence (SB 1135). Most measures passed on unanimous or near-unanimous votes; SB 920 passed 28-1, SB 1265 passed 26-5, and SB 1135 passed with two no votes. The session concluded with a Veterans Caucus adjournment-in-memory ceremony honoring 82 fallen service members, followed by adjournment until the next scheduled floor session.

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• House Bill 169. House Bill 169.
• House Bill 171.
• House Bill 180.
• House Bill 181.
• House Bill 192. House Bill 192, I'm interested by title.

Bills: HM19

Keywords: New Mexico Aviation and Aerospace Day, aviation, aerospace, space industry, missile programs, Spaceport America, White Sands Missile Range, White Sands Test Facility, Kirtland Air Force Base, drone, unmanned aircraft systems, commercial space transportation, NASA, aircraft, STEM education, research laboratories, Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, flight testing, medical evacuation

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• And this bill covers that.
• We have corrected and addressing the Senate Bill 5.
• Senate Bill 5, Secretary, read the caption.
• I move passage to engrossment if many substitutes in a bill five any objection hearing none The bill
• Passage committee substitute for Senate bill 5 secretary read the caption many substitutes in it bill

Bills: SJR3 , SB5 , SB21 , SB72 , SB703 , SB764 , SB790 , SJR36 , SJR3 , SJR34 , SJR18 , SCR9 , SB616 , SB565 , SB384 , SB5 , SB21 , SB72 , SB140 , SB262 , SB370 , SB372 , SB495 , SB627 , SB703 , SB764 , SB842 , SB971 , SB790 , SB767 , SB480 , SB1066 , SB929 , SB765 , SB523 , SB62 , SB19 , SB18 , SB666 , SB688 , SB707 , SB888 , SB687 , SB706 , SB847 , SB869 , SB890 , SB992 , SB1145 , SB494 , SB290 , SB766 , SB11 , SB10 , SB13 , SB263 , SJR3 , SB5 , SR172 , SR176 , SR177 , SR190 , SR193 , SR194 , SR202 , SR203 , SR208

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• I'm here to ask you to oppose House Bill 2220.
• House Bill 2362 relates to impaired driving.
• The bill before you today, House Bill 2362, has three components.
• House Bill 2362 doesn't close a safety gap.
• We're here in strong support of House Bill 2362.

Bills: HB2220 , HB2362

Committee: House Community Safety

Keywords: criminal justice training commission, CJTC, law enforcement training, peace officer certification, decertification, corrections officer certification, tribal police certification, police accountability, police oversight, public safety, academy training, in-service training, continuing education, use of force, misconduct investigations, disciplinary hearings, administrative law judge, hearing panel, law enforcement standards, background investigations

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• This bill, we passed it in Committee in the House last year.
• What this bill does is allow a What this bill does is allow a police officer who makes a traffic stop
• I think that’s clearly added to the bill. I think Rentworth has a ...to the bill.
• So now we have the bill amended on ...opposed? So now we have the bill amended on the table.
• So the bill needs to be changed.

Bills: HB285 , HB317

Committee: House Children and Senior Advocacy

Keywords: HB285, TJ's Law, traffic infraction, traffic ticket, uniform traffic ticket and complaint, minor driver, juvenile driver, parent notification, guardian notification, emergency contact, law enforcement, citing agency, traffic citation, driver safety, youth safety, Alabama traffic law, Section 12-12-56, Children and Senior Advocacy, House Judiciary, reasonable effort

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• House Bill 214.
• House Bill 215.
• House Bill 215.
• House Bill 233. House Bill 233 has been read by title.
• House Bill 245. House Bill 245.

Bills: HM3 , HM11 , HM14 , HM15 , HM21

Keywords: nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial

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• House communication various bills.
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• > Bill</c><01:18:33.040><c> 1259,</c> Final reading of House Bill 1259, Final reading of House Bill 1259
• </c><01:33:30.880><c> 1221,</c> final reading of Senate Bill 1221, final reading of Senate Bill 1221,
• of House Bill reading of Senate bill of House Bill 736,<02:42:18.960><c> conference</c><02:42:19.359

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• House and Senate bills, joint resolutions on second reading, assignment or reassignment of bills and
• resolutions, bills, resolutions, conference committee.
• I move to house senates sen. The House has come to order. Mr. Floor Leader, thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• At this time, I want the House to recognize and give all the privileges and honors of the House to the
• House Representatives will stand.

Bills: HR1052 , SB2184 , SB171

Keywords: 4-H, youth development, community service, education, volunteering, Oklahoma, statutory revision, consolidation, law amendment, emergency legislation, legal clarity, SB171, state government, Capitol security, peace officer commission, legislative security, Department of Public Safety, Commissioner of Public Safety, President Pro Tempore, Speaker of the House

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• House and Senate bills and joint resolutions on second reading, assignment or reassignment of.
• business before the House.
• So, if you can all welcome them to the House. Welcome, Mr. Floor leader. House, stand at ease. Mr.
• Welcome to the People's House, Mr. Floor Leader. Mr.
• All right, House, if you'll help us.

Bills: HR1052 , SB2184 , SB171

Keywords: 4-H, youth development, community service, education, volunteering, Oklahoma, statutory revision, consolidation, law amendment, emergency legislation, legal clarity, SB171, state government, Capitol security, peace officer commission, legislative security, Department of Public Safety, Commissioner of Public Safety, President Pro Tempore, Speaker of the House

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• By way of announcement, we will be holding Senate Bill 1221 at the sponsor's request.
• Chair Representative Cruz I'm not sure I completely understand that what I this bill this bill let's
• Chair, would you please move the bill? We'll go to closing remarks from the bill sponsor.
• bill.
• Okay, please move the bill. Mr.

Bills: SB1221 , SB1293 , SB1294 , SB1430

Committees: House Ways & Means , House House Ways & Means Committee of Reference

Keywords: taxpayer protection, law interpretation, transparency, public hearings, tax policies, GPLET, abatement, tax incentives, local government, property improvement, central business district, property tax, assessment, destruction, proration, Arizona Revised Statutes, Arizona tax corrections act, transaction privilege tax, sales tax, use tax

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• The Senate has passed 24 House bills returned without amendments, and 22 House bills returned with amendments
• The committee has properly enrolled a number of House resolutions and House bills.
• House Bill 75 deals with promotional play.
• Bill 255 by substitute, House Bill 378 with amendments, and Senate Bill 448 with amendments.
• 25 with... me, House Bill 255 by substitute, House Bill 378 with amendments, 1090 favorably, and Senate

Bills: HR295 , HR296 , HR297 , HR298 , HR299 , HR300 , HR301 , HR302 , HR303 , HR304 , HR305 , HR306 , HR307 , HCR115 , HCR116 , HCR117 , HR286 , HR287 , HR288 , HR290 , HR291 , HR292 , HR293 , HR294 , SCR61 , SCR68 , SB121 , SB250 , SB348 , SB444 , SB485 , HR252 , HR253 , HCR96 , HCR103 , HCR108 , SB268 , SB283 , SB414 , HCR98 , HR179 , HR223 , HR225 , HR274 , HCR89 , HCR26 , HB250 , HB265 , HB339 , HB427 , HB445 , HB463 , HB468 , HB606 , HB639 , HB649 , HB665 , HB746 , HB781 , HB853 , HB861 , HB872 , HB886 , HB916 , HB937 , HB1054 , HB1068 , HB1117 , HB1237 , HB74 , HB108 , HB956 , HB1085 , HB1137 , HB75 , SB39 , SB99 , SB111 , SB112 , SB124 , SB134 , SB174 , SB189 , SB190 , SB201 , SB233 , SB236 , SB258 , SB270 , SB273 , SB288 , SB307 , SB313 , SB320 , SB321 , SB325 , SB326 , SB331 , SB339 , SB341 , SB345 , SB346 , SB347 , SB353 , SB357 , SB359 , SB387 , SB393 , SB401 , SB415 , SB419 , SB422 , SB426 , SB435 , SB437 , SB440 , SB451 , SB464 , SB470 , SB487 , SB488 , SB495 , SB504 , SB505 , SB518 , SB523 , HR84 , HB646 , HB998 , HB1191 , SB78 , SB81 , SB97 , SB100 , SB109 , SB123 , SB125 , SB208 , SB385 , SB479 , SB56 , SB163 , SB197 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HR168 , HCR65 , HCR71 , HB284 , HB302 , HB306 , HB341 , HB366 , HB393 , HB458 , HB577 , HB603 , HB605 , HB614 , HB625 , HB733 , HB752 , HB773 , HB798 , HB911 , HB955 , HB996 , HB1035 , HB1069 , HB1113 , HB1140 , HB1180 , HB1240 , HB1255 , SB82 , SB89 , HB134 , HB258 , HB359 , HB782 , SB29 , SB42 , SB43 , SB149 , SB382 , SB441

Keywords: Energy Caucus, Louisiana House of Representatives, energy policy, fossil fuels, oil and gas, natural gas, renewable energy, solar, wind power, nuclear power, legislative caucus, industry group, economic development, state legislature, House resolution, energy sector, victims' services, criminal justice, Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Act No. 370

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• Chair and members, House Bill 2641 bans the use of firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS
• Pennsylvania overwhelmingly supported this bill out of their House chamber, and this bill is moving through
• This was a bill that Senator Payne ran, and it got unanimous support out of the House and the Senate
• Tom Carretto replied that, based on the diligence done in the House before the bill came to committee
• Chairman, members, House Bill 2602 appropriates $24,000 from the State General Fund to the Department

Bills: HB2207 , HB2225 , HB2602 , HB2641

Committees: House Public Safety & Law Enforcement , House House Public Safety & Law Enforcement Committee of Reference

Keywords: braille, disability access, education funding, state corrections, inclusion, HB 2225, Yavapai County, northern Arizona regional training academy, training academy, public safety training, law enforcement training, police academy, first responder training, capital appropriation, state general fund, state treasurer, lapsing appropriation, section 35-190, capital costs, regional training facility

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• If you see the agenda, we have one, two, three, four bills. We started out with four bills.
• Two of those bills are the same, basically a House version and a Senate version.
• Basically, a House version and a Senate version. What we're going to do is carry those over.
• Ladies and gentlemen, the Senate substituted the bill, but y'all did...
• down with friends in the House.

Bills: HB245 , HB278 , SB59 , SB78

Committee: House Health

Keywords: inhalants, controlled substances, butyl nitrite, nitrous oxide, amyl nitrite, health, public safety, HB278, ivermectin, pharmacist, standing order, prescription drug, pharmacy, State Board of Pharmacy, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, CRNP, medical licensure, drug dispensing, adverse events