Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Hall. Here. Senator Miles. Here. Senator Hughes. Awaiting. Senator Blanco. Awaiting.
• Senator Hall? Aye. Senator Miles? Aye. Senator Hughes? Aye. Senator Blanco? Aye. Senator Sparks?
• Senator Hall? Aye. Senator Miles? Aye. Senator Hughes? Aye. Senator Blanco? Aye. Senator Sparks?
• Senator Hall? Aye. Senator Miles? Aye. Senator Hughes? Aye. Senator Blanco? Aye. Senator Sparks?
• Senator Hall? Aye. Senator Miles? Aye. Senator Hughes? Aye. Senator Blanco? Aye. Senator Sparks?

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Uh, and what I see as a practitioner who walks through the halls is I see that in a very human way.
• Uh, and what I see as a practitioner who walks through the halls is I see that in a very human way.
• Uh, and what I see as a practitioner who walks through the halls is I see that in a very human way.
• Uh, and what I see as a practitioner who walks through the halls is I see that in a very human way.
• Um, if Pharma was to shirk that obligation I think so the list that you heard Senator Hall read, those

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The meeting focused on a Minnesota Senate floor debate over a bipartisan 340B enforcement bill, with supporters arguing that the measure would require pharmaceutical companies to comply with federal and state law and continue providing discounted drugs to safety-net and rural hospitals. Senators and other speakers said the program is essential to hospital finances, especially for facilities facing operating losses and federal Medicaid cuts, and warned that without enforcement language hospitals such as Hennepin County Medical Center and rural hospitals could face severe financial harm or closure. Supporters also said pharmaceutical companies had spent heavily on media and lobbying to oppose the bill and that the Senate’s bipartisan vote showed the issue had broad support. Several speakers described how 340B revenue is used to sustain hospital services, including addiction treatment, trauma care, and other essential care in vulnerable communities. They said the program was designed to let hospitals buy drugs at low cost and bill insurers at standard rates, using the difference as a funding stream. When asked about claims that hospitals made large sums from the program, supporters said that was consistent with the program’s purpose. They also said some drug companies were not complying with 340B obligations, particularly around contract pharmacies, and that enforcement language was needed to ensure compliance. The discussion also addressed HCMC’s financial situation, with speakers saying 340B funding is not a full solution but is an important support and should not be reduced further. They rejected a proposed transparency/reporting amendment as too burdensome, while noting that federal authorities already have audit power over 340B dollars. The speakers urged the House to pass the same language, said eight Republicans joined the Senate vote, and expressed hope that the bill would advance despite concerns about House support and ongoing pharmaceutical industry opposition.

Transcript Highlights:

• Our halls are places where people gather for birthday parties, celebrations of life, weddings, and, in
• Our halls are places where people gather for birthday parties, celebrations of life, weddings, and, in
• are places where someone our Halls are places where people<00:08:22.520> gather<00:08:23.520>
• We usually have a meeting hall; in fact, I think all of our post homes have a meeting hall that our members
• <00:10:28.320> that<00:10:28.480> our homes have a meeting Hall that our homes have

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <03:44:02.479> yes Woodcock yes representative Hall yes Woodcock yes representative Hall yes
• <03:45:12.560> yes Woodcock yes representative Hall yes Woodcock yes representative Hall yes
• <03:51:05.840> yes Woodcock yes representative Hall yes Woodcock yes representative Hall yes
• <04:07:45.560> Madam she's okay representative Hall Madam she's okay representative Hall Madam
• <04:35:57.279> yes Woodcock yes representative Hall yes Woodcock yes representative Hall yes

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 749, which would require high schools to provide at least one hour of instruction on the nature and history of communism. The prime sponsor said the bill was prompted by concerns that students lack basic historical knowledge about communism and its effects, and argued that a short, flexible requirement could be embedded in an existing course without creating a new full class. He described communism as a totalitarian ideology and cited historical examples including the Soviet Union, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Cold War, and current events involving Russia, Ukraine, and Taiwan as reasons students should understand the topic. Members asked whether the subject is already covered in current social studies standards, whether one hour is enough, and whether the bill would apply to public, private, parochial, and charter schools. The sponsor said he did not believe communism is specifically required in current standards, that he would prefer a full course but was proposing a minimal requirement, and that he intended the bill to apply broadly to schools under the Department of Education’s umbrella, though he acknowledged the wording may need clarification for charter schools. He also said the proposal was both reactive and proactive, based on anecdotal concerns and his teaching experience. A second supporter testified that he was born in the Soviet Union and favored the bill, but suggested the instruction should emphasize critical thinking and explain both why communism can appeal to some people and why it can have harmful consequences. No vote or final committee action was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Hall? Here. Senator Miles? Here. Senator Hughes? Here. Senator Blanco? Here.
• Senator Hall? Aye. Senator Miles? Aye. Senator Hughes? Yes. Senator Blanco? Aye. Senator Sparks?
• Senator Hall? No. Senator Miles? Aye. Senator Hughes? Yes. Senator Blanco? Aye. Senator Sparks? No.
• Senator Hall? Aye. Senator Miles? Aye. Senator Hughes? Aye. Senator Blanco? Aye. Senator Sparks?
• Senator Hall? Aye. Senator Miles? Aye. Senator Hughes? Yes. Senator Blanco? Aye. Senator Sparks?

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Sergeant's announced roll call in the halls. Roll call is now in progress.
• Sergeants, announce roll call in the halls. Roll call is now in progress.
• Sergeants, announce roll call in the halls.
• Sergeants will announce roll call in the halls. Roll call is now in progress.
• Sergeants will announce roll call in the halls. Roll call is now in progress.

Bills: HB4358, HB2398, HB3557, HB3129, HB3312, HB2210, HB1937, HB3021, HB4246, HB4230, HB3617, HB3657, HB2976, HB3391, HB4459, HB4128, HB3989, HB2989, HB4060, HB3145, HB2992, HB3464, HB3552, HB2984, HB4124, HB3934, HB3448, HB3131, HB4200, HB4201, HB3011, HB1912, HB3380, HB3881, HB3538, HB3851, HB3907, HB4430, HB4431, HB4457, HB2947, HB2951, HB2980, HB3082, HB3519, HB3644, HB3882, HB3661, HB3996, HB4335

Keywords: screen time, education, public schools, child development, digital learning, youth health, academic performance, credential of value, workforce development, labor market, government reporting, Oklahoma Agricultural Extension, local funding, financial institutions, county extension services, state funds, free expression, colleges, security fees, public forums

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Hall. I move we give it a favorable report. Have a motion.
• Um, Miss Hall, do you have a question for the sponsor? Uh, Mr.
• Thank you, Miss Hall.
• Representative Hall. Hi. Representative Sorrels. Hi. Representative Mooney. Hi.
• Um, yeah, Representative Hall. So, Representative Hall.

Bills: HB506, HB513, HB437

Keywords: emergency vehicles, off-road vehicles, public safety, liability, regulations, background check, criminal history, biometric identifiers, fingerprints, iris scan, palm print, photograph, rap back, NGI Rap Back, ALEA, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, AJIC, Alabama Justice Information Commission, employment screening, licensing

Transcript Highlights:

• My name is Jesse Hall. I am a family court judge.
• And I'm sorry, you are Jesse Hall? >> Jesse Hall. >> Okay. Thank you, Ms. Hall.
• >> Yes,<00:25:29.760> Judge<00:25:30.080> Hall.
• Thank you very much for >> Yes, Judge Hall.
• I apologize for not saying Judge<00:25:33.840> Hall. Judge Hall. Judge Hall.

Bills: HB2264, HB2336, HB2298, HB1518

Keywords: protective orders, military, law enforcement, judicial coordination, victim safety, community safety, federal military installations, disaster response, emergency services, state funding, transportation department, public safety, Hawaii, education, high school diploma, veterans, wartime practices, armed services, HB1518, Hawaii SNAP

Summary: The committee opened by announcing that it would hear testimony but would not take decisions on the day’s bills, with action deferred to a later decision-making agenda. The first measure, HB 2264, would require notification to military security forces when a protective order is issued involving a military-affiliated person. Support came from the U.S. Defense State Liaison Office, the Hawaii National Guard, and DBEDT’s Military Affairs office, all emphasizing better coordination and faster notice to help protect victims and support command oversight. Family Court Judge Jesse Hall supported the intent but asked for deferral, explaining that a prior fax-and-email notification system had broken down and that the military had not re-engaged with the court. The Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence supported the bill but recommended narrowing it so it applies only when the respondent is actually marked as military-connected and delaying the effective date to January 1, 2027 to allow implementation. In questions, members discussed the current breakdown in communication, the number of military-marked TROs statewide, and whether the bill would be necessary if the old system were restored; the military witness said she would try to reestablish contact with the court. The committee then took up HB 2336, which would authorize the Department of Transportation to enter into agreements with the U.S. Department of Defense for services at federal military installations and charge an administrative fee. DOT and the Military Affairs office supported the measure, describing it as a way to speed projects, combine state and federal resources, and strengthen infrastructure that also supports disaster response and the economy. Members questioned why the bill was needed if similar arrangements had existed before, and whether Title 23 federal highway funds could be used; DOT responded that the bill would help expedite projects and supplement, not supplant, federal funding, while each project would still require review of the appropriate funding source. The committee also heard HB 2298, which would allow the Department of Education to award high school diplomas to qualified people whose schooling was interrupted by military service or wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. The U.S. Defense State Liaison Office, the Hawaii Office of Veterans Affairs, and DOE supported the bill, and DOE said implementation would have only a minimal printing cost. Finally, the committee heard HB 1518, which would require DHS, upon obtaining a federal waiver, to create a pre-release SNAP application process for inmates nearing release by January 1, 2028. DHS said it was already working on a pilot and stood on its testimony; the County of Hawaii, the Correctional System Oversight Commission, the ACLU of Hawaii, and the Hawaii Public Health Institute supported the measure, arguing it would improve reentry outcomes and would not cost the state additional money. No votes or final committee actions were taken on any of the bills during this meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Snyder Hall. Representative Jones Giltner.
• President Snyder Hall. Thank you, Chair.
• Representative Snyder Hall.
• Representative Snyder Hall. Ms. Levin? Yes.
• Representative Snyder Halls, for the witness, or?

Bills: SB274, SB301, SB249

Keywords: healthcare, life-sustaining treatment, patient preferences, POLST, advance directive, medical orders, hospital discharge, pregnancy, patient care, discharge planning, healthcare policy, substance use, harm reduction, syringe services, needle exchange, overdose prevention, naloxone, opioid antagonist, drug paraphernalia, syringe

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several measures related to health care, public health, and patient protections. House Concurrent Resolution 148, urging a statewide educational strategy on menopause, was presented as a workplace awareness measure and received supportive comments from members before being released. Senate Bill 274, updating Delaware’s MOST program to POLST and clarifying capacity determinations and documentation for end-of-life orders, also drew supportive testimony from medical and nursing groups and was released. House Bill 458, limiting local backflow preventer requirements for certain low-hazard buildings, was presented as a cost-relief measure for homeowners and small businesses; DHSS expressed concerns but said it was willing to work on amendments and a sunset provision, and the bill was released. Senate Joint Resolution 18, designating August 31, 2026 as International Overdose Awareness Day and ordering flags at half-staff, was released after brief supportive remarks. The committee then considered Senate Bill 339, a technical correction to the advance health care directive form clarifying that an agent’s authority for voluntary mental health admission cannot exceed 72 hours, consistent with existing law. Members asked detailed questions about how the 72-hour limit works and whether it applies to voluntary directives; the sponsor and a Disability Rights Delaware witness explained that the bill only aligns the form with current statute and does not expand authority. The bill was released. House Bill 301, requiring hospitals to create discharge plans for pregnant patients discharged while showing signs of labor, prompted extensive discussion. The sponsor and supporters said it would improve safety, transportation planning, and aftercare, while some members noted Delaware hospitals already do much of this work and questioned whether codifying it was necessary; supporters emphasized maternal mortality disparities and the need for guardrails. The bill was released. Senate Bill 196, creating ownership disclosure requirements for long-term care facilities and resident notice rules after ownership transfers, was presented as a transparency measure for seniors and families and was released after supportive testimony from the Delaware Nurses Association and elder-care advocates. Senate Bill 320, expanding pharmacists’ independent prescriptive authority for certain non-controlled medications and allowing opioid use disorder medications under standing order, with added malpractice reporting requirements in Senate Amendment 2, was supported by pharmacists and nurse practitioners as an access-to-care measure and was released. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 161, establishing a unified licensing and oversight framework for adult behavioral health providers under DSAM, was presented as a patient-protection measure; providers supported the goal but cautioned that regulations must be workable, and the substitute was released. Senate Joint Resolution 19, directing DHSS to study strategies to reduce health care costs, was released with a note reflecting concerns about broadening the analysis to include additional cost drivers and alternatives. Finally, Senate Bill 249 with Senate Amendment 2, modernizing harm-reduction programs and paraphernalia laws, generated the most extended debate: supporters framed it as life-saving public health policy, while opponents raised concerns about needle litter, community impacts, and whether the approach facilitates addiction. Despite the objections, the bill was released.

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Hall. Here. Senator Miles. Here. Senator Hughes. Here. Senator Blanco. Here.
• Senator Hall? Aye. Senator Munoz? Aye. Senator Miles? Senator Hughes? Yes. Senator Blanco? Aye.
• Senator Hall? Aye. Senator Miles? Senator Hughes? Senator Hughes? Yes. Senator Blanco? Aye.
• Senator Hall? Senator Miles? Senator Hughes? Senator Blanco? Senator Sparks? Senator Cook?
• Senator Hall? Senator Ramos? Senator Hughes? Yes. Senator Blanco? Aye. Senator Sparks? Aye.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

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• <00:20:55.360> and<00:20:55.600> Mcllum hall and Mcllum hall and Mcllum uh<00:20:58.240
• Once Combs was finished, we moved students from Chandler Hall to Combs Hall.
• ><00:25:45.840> Chandler<00:25:46.240> is<00:25:46.400> under Hall to comes hall
• now Chandler is under Hall to comes hall now Chandler is under renovation<00:25:47.760> once<

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education met to begin hearing budget requests from Kentucky universities. Eastern Kentucky University President David McFaden highlighted EKU’s enrollment growth, its large population of Pell-eligible and first-generation students, and its role in producing graduates for Kentucky’s workforce, especially in health care, public safety, manufacturing, engineering, and aviation. He said EKU is seeking support for a Center for Health Innovation, including a doctor of osteopathic medicine program, with a $50 million accreditation escrow and startup funding that would be returned to the state after accreditation. He also described EKU’s health programs, which have strong pass rates and high in-state employment outcomes, and said the university wants continued asset preservation funding, inflationary operating support, and other recurring budget items. McFaden also outlined EKU’s aviation request, including $10 million for new aircraft and support for an enhanced air traffic control program created in response to a legislative study. He said the program would enroll cohorts of about 30 students, likely attract out-of-state students, and require a $5 million startup investment plus $1.5 million in annual recurring support. He added that EKU’s lab school is seeking a revised funding model tied to enrollment rather than a flat mandated amount. Committee members asked follow-up questions about the medical school escrow, aircraft needs, and program capacity, and McFaden clarified that the escrow would remain intact until accreditation and then be returned to the general fund. Kentucky State University President Kakpo then reviewed prior capital support that helped repair a dorm and several leaking roofs, and said the university is still addressing campus infrastructure problems. He said KSU’s main request is a new health sciences building to house its growing nursing program and language program, along with $40 million for additional dorm renovations and a carve-out for its aquaculture program. Kakpo said the aquaculture PhD proposal would be federally funded and could bring in more revenue, while the new building would help relieve overcrowding and support KSU’s research role. In response to questions, he said KSU’s campus housing capacity would be about 1,334 beds if all dorms were repaired, and that the university is rotating students through renovated buildings while trying to keep them on campus. Committee members also raised safety concerns about the December campus shooting at KSU. Kakpo said the incident was isolated, expressed sympathy for the families affected, and said the university has reviewed campus procedures, added police and security positions, and is strengthening safety processes. The meeting did not include any votes or formal actions; it was a budget presentation and question-and-answer session.

Transcript Highlights:

• The chair recognizes Senator Hall as being... Present. Are you in a new spot, Senator Hall?
• Senator Hall. Senator Miles. Senator Hall. Senator Hughes. Senator Blanco. Senator Sparks.
• Senator Hall? Senator Hughes, Senator Blanco, Senator Sparks. Okay.
• Senator Hall? Senator Miles? Senator Hughes? Senator Blanco? Senator Sparks?
• Senator Hall? Aye. Senator Moorlach?

Bills: SB397, SB481, SB596, SB760, SB855, SB1195, SB1196, SB1233, SB1257, SB1318, SB1368, SB1388, SB1398, SB1524, SB1558, SB1589, SB1677, SB1792, SB2034

Keywords: SB 397, telemedicine, telehealth, teledentistry, remote care, virtual care, consent documentation, patient consent, data collection, data sharing, audio-only telehealth, in-person examination, irreversible medical procedure, health professional regulation, Occupations Code, Texas Health and Human Services, medical records, provider compliance, data privacy, consumer rights

Transcript Highlights:

• So for residence halls, dining facilities, etc., we cannot issue debt pursuant to statute for academic
• So these two projects are residence halls at the university.
• So for residence<00:04:24.080> halls,<00:04:24.800> dining<00:04:25.280> facilities<
• residence halls, dining facilities etc. residence halls, dining facilities etc.
• Um they're student residence halls.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Capital Project Overview Committee met at 9:00 a.m. and first approved the September 29 minutes. The committee then considered University System of New Hampshire Capital Project 260001, a $70 million request involving two residence hall renovation projects at UNH. UNH officials said the work is needed to address aging 1970-era buildings, including heating, plumbing, and other deferred maintenance, and to improve student recruitment, retention, and living conditions. Members asked about the construction timeline, which was estimated at about four years, and about enrollment decline, which was estimated at roughly 15% over 10 years. The committee approved the project after discussion, with members noting the buildings’ age and need for repair. The committee next heard Capital Project 26003 from the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for Cannon Mountain. Commissioner Sarah Stewart and staff described an $893,000 tranche, part of a larger effort to address deferred maintenance at the mountain, including guest facilities, lift infrastructure, a passenger ramp for scenic chairlift use, snowmaking improvements, a line replacement, a pump rebuild, and operations equipment. Members asked about the $6 million bonding limit established in 1999, and the department said it appears insufficient and may need updating in the future. The committee approved the Cannon Mountain request. The department also provided an informational update on the Cannon Mountain aerial tramway. Officials said a structural engineering firm is analyzing towers, terminals, and footings, with the goal of confirming the existing infrastructure can support a new tram system and refining bid specifications. They said the work is on track, with an updated cost estimate expected in January and a bid targeted for May. Members asked about the limited number of manufacturers capable of doing the work and whether the project could be delayed; the department said it is in active discussions with the likely bidders and pre-qualifying them. The meeting ended with brief discussion of informational reports, including a question about apparent delays in some New Hampshire Veterans Home projects, which staff said they would follow up on, and the committee adjourned with the next meeting set for March 16 at 9:00 a.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• After 10 days, I couldn't walk down the hall, let alone manage a room full of 33 teenagers.
• 09:24.120> a<00:09:24.240> room<00:09:24.480> full<00:09:24.680> of the hall
• Paul, we had a very, very unexpectedly crowded town hall meeting at a church on Snelling Avenue.
• Margaret and Ashley joined us at this town hall with their husbands and their five children together.
• There were five little kids who wanted to wait and talk to me at the end of the town hall meeting.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Sergeants, announce roll call in the halls. Roll call is now in progress.
• Sergeants, announce roll calls in the hall. Roll calls are now in progress.
• Roll call: Hall roll calls now in progress.
• Roll call in the hall. Roll call is now in progress.
• Snells roll call the hall. Roll call is now in progress. Miller, I.

Bills: HB4420, HB3974, HB3016, HB3062, HB3021, HB3145, HB4128, HB3131, HB3015, HB3472, HB3453, HB1638, HB4126, HB2696, HB2710, HB3552, HB3031, HB3544, HB3521, HB4490, HB4488, HB1746, HJR1069, HB4428, HB4429, HB1170, HB3538, HB4124, HB3904, HB4106, HB2999, HB3982, HJR1077, HB3464, HB2588, HB3462, HB4440, HB3674, HB3345, HJR1067, HB4326, HB4331, HB4337, HB4338, HB4359, HB4392, HB3557, HJR1076, HB4003, HB3495, HB3497, HB3501, HB3505, HB3749, HB3011, HB4336, HB4346, HJR1087, HB3240, HB3647, HB3796, HB3969, HB3972, HB3983, HB3984, HB3989, HB3383, HB3130, HB4358, HB3327, HJR1055, HB3386, HJR1089, HB3087, HB2970, HB3314, HB4129, HB4199

Keywords: reading, intervention, literacy, education, third grade retention, teacher training, funding, Strong Readers Act, tort claims, inmate housing, government immunity, public trust, private prison, emergency legislation, vision screening, binocular vision, kindergarten, elementary education, health, firearm rights

Transcript Highlights:

• move on to our next measure, STR 112 SD1, requesting the city and county of Honolulu to light up City Hall
• <00:22:23.919> light<00:22:24.159> up<00:22:24.400> city<00:22:24.799> hall
• <00:22:25.200> at of Honolulu to light up city hall at of Honolulu to light up city hall at
• <00:30:34.240> with Honolulu to light up city hall with Honolulu to light up city hall with
• to be lit um with purple for city hall to be lit um with purple lights<00:30:55.200> will<00:

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Culture and Arts heard several resolutions recognizing observances and cultural/historical initiatives. STR 12 SD1 recognized International Dark Sky Week; DLNR and the University of Hawaii discussed the advisory task force structure, with the university agreeing to continue as chair, and the measure was later passed with amendments. STR 112 SD1 requested Honolulu City Hall be lit purple for National Purple Heart Day, but because the resolution could not create a permanent standing request, the committee amended it to apply only to August 7, 2025. STR 131 urged the state to acquire the Hawaii Theatre to preserve its cultural and historic significance and keep it in public use, and STR 169 SD1 asked the state archives to expand outreach and civic engagement; DAGS supported both measures, with the state archivist emphasizing the value of connecting people to documentary heritage and civics education. The committee also considered STR 197 SD1, which recognized June 1 as Indigenous Peoples Day, July 1 as Canada Day, and September 30 as Truth and Reconciliation Day in acknowledgment of ties between Hawaii and Canada. DBEDT supported the resolution, and a member asked about possible tariff impacts on tourism from Canada, with the department saying it would follow up by email. The chair noted there were some individuals in opposition, but no additional testimony was offered during the hearing. After a recess, the committee took up decision-making and adopted all measures. STR 12 SD1 and STR 112 SD1 were passed with amendments, STR 131 and STR 169 SD1 were passed as is, and STR 197 SD1 was passed with amendments including a request that the governor raise a Canadian flag in Hawaii at an appropriate recognition ceremony. The chair closed by noting this was the committee’s last hearing of the session.

Transcript Highlights:

• Easterbrook, Ellis, England, Engler, Esther, Bidler, Venture, Fort, Garrett, Gidley, Dean, Given, Gray, Hall
• Easterbrook, Ellis, England, Engler, Esther, Bidler, Venture, Fort, Garrett, Gidley, Dean, Given, Gray, Hall
• Easterbrook, Ellis, England, Engler, Esther, Bidler, Venture, Fort, Garrett, Gidley, Dean, Given, Gray, Hall
• >> Hi. >> Fidler. >> Hi. >> Estes. >> Hi. >> Faulkner. >> Hi. >> Givens. >> Hi. >> Gray. >> Hi. >> Hall
• Hi >> Hall. >> Hammond. >> Hi. >> Harrison. >> Hi. >> Hatcher. >> Hi. >> Hendrix. >> Hi. >> Hill

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• balance of $713,677 to correct deficiencies within the building purchased June 27th, 2004, located at Hall
• 25 Hall Street, as specified in the request stated February 18th, 2025.
• This item is regarding the building on Hall Street that was purchased last year.
• 2004 located at Hall 25 Hall Street as 2004 located at Hall 25 Hall Street as specified<00:11:16.720
• This item is regarding the building on Hall Street that was purchased last year.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Capital Project Overview Committee approved the February 24 minutes and then voted to confirm Senator Mark Maki as vice chair. The committee next took up DAS request CAP 25004, which sought permission to use the remaining $713,667 from a $7 million appropriation for the purchase of 25 Hall Street to address deficiencies identified in an engineering study. DAS explained the building was bought for $6.25 million after the study revealed issues, and the funds would be used first for the most urgent repairs, especially the roof. In response to questions, DAS said the roof estimate was about $560,000, with other estimated needs including a skylight at $288,000, plumbing at $59,000, HVAC at $325,000, and electrical work at $547,000; the committee approved the request. The committee then considered CAP 25005, another DAS request to transfer $221,632 from five completed capital projects to the Hillsborough County South cell block renovation project. DAS said the project had been identified years earlier, had only recently entered design, and now appeared likely to cost more than the original appropriation because of inflation and delay. Senator Lang asked whether the transfer would be enough, and DAS responded that there was no final estimate yet but they hoped to engineer the project to fit the available funds. The committee approved the transfer. Later, the committee welcomed Senator Maki, who accepted the vice chair position. Under other business, members discussed a prior proposal in HB 2 that would have changed reporting from quarterly to annual; the committee was told the amendment had been made so that change would not go forward, and that the relevant section remained in HB 25 because it corrects capital budget language in multiple places. The committee set its next meeting for June 30 at 9:00 a.m. and requested that the Liquor Commission attend to discuss the 90/95 sale of property. The meeting then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Hall, here. Representative Hockman, here. Representative Martinez, here.
• Madam Chair, committee members, Representative Hall. So, the question about sharing.
• Representative Hall. Ask and answer, ma'am. Man after my own heart.
• Representative Hall? Madam Chair? Madam Chair?
• Representative Hall?

Transcript Highlights:

• Bettencourt, Birdwell, Hall, Hinojosa, Middleton, Parker, Perry, Schwertner, Zaffirini, Paxton, Hughes
• Hall. Hinojosa, aye. Middleton, aye. Schwertner. Zaffirini, aye. Paxton, aye.
• Hall. Hinojosa, aye. Middleton, aye. Parker, aye. Perry, aye.
• Hall. Hinojosa. Middleton. Parker. Perry.
• Hall, aye. Hinojosa. Middleton. Parker, aye. Perry. Schwertner. Zaffirini, aye. Paxton.

Bills: SB801, SB1200, SB1410, SB1717, SB1862, SB1863, SB2216, SB2681, SB506, SB2626, SJR63

Keywords: SB 801, birth certificate, birth record, certified copy, homeless, homelessness, unhoused, vital records, state registrar, local registrar, county clerk, fee waiver, identity documents, ID access, housing insecurity, shelter, transitional housing, Health and Safety Code, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs met with a quorum present and considered several pending measures. On Senate Bill 1868, Senator Perry explained a committee substitute that would keep kratom in its natural state legal while continuing to ban 7-OH and other synthetic derivatives, and would also add three synthetic opioids from another bill. The substitute was adopted, and SB 1868 was reported favorably to the full Senate and certified for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also adopted a committee substitute for Senate Joint Resolution 39, Senator Birdwell’s proposed constitutional amendment related to veto overrides after a regular session, and reported it favorably to the full Senate; members noted a floor amendment would also be offered later. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1184, relating to the age of wine authorized to be sold by a wine collection seller, and reported it favorably to the full Senate. After some procedural discussion and a revote to clarify members’ positions, SB 1184 was also certified for the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 1194 was likewise certified for the local and uncontested calendar without objection, though the transcript does not include its substantive discussion. Senate Bill 1577, relating to the temporary sale of alcoholic beverages at certain racing facilities, was reported favorably to the full Senate and then certified for the local and uncontested calendar. Finally, Senate Concurrent Resolution 42, by Chairman Hughes, was reported favorably to the full Senate on an 8-1 vote. The committee then recessed until called back by the chair.