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• by saying that the Florida League of Cities did not have any problems with the bill in its original form
• This bill recognizes the National Labor Relations Board and their ability to form a union.
• And we're asking the union, if they choose to form, and or a company that is given state dollars that
• Further public testimony, did you fill out a form? Can you repeat your last name? Please angle.
• We still have many co-ops and art at that form level.

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• This expands a 2016 bill that I did that allows grant monies to be formed, not taxpayer money, but expands
• This bill also prohibits the Department of Revenue from prescribing forms inconsistent with the statutes
• that are in effect on the date the forms are issued, and with that I'm available for questions.
• This bill also prohibits the Department of Revenue from prescribing forms inconsistent with the statutes
• that are in effect on the date that the forms are issued, and with that I'm available for questions.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The meeting was a rapid review of a very large bill package, with the chair repeatedly asking staff to keep descriptions high level and many bills placed on third-read consent or consent calendars. A major theme was artificial intelligence: bills would require minors to be told when they are interacting with AI, allow AI-assisted divorce arbitration by consent, create an AI education program, privilege certain AI communications, and require K-12 instruction on ethical and practical AI use. Other education measures addressed school district superintendents, health instruction, anti-Semitism prohibitions, fetal development standards, and school safety, including a bill allowing concealed firearms on school grounds under specified conditions. Several health and public safety bills were also discussed. These included funding and oversight measures for childhood cancer research, nursing care complaint timelines, firefighter cancer data collection, limits on pharmacy penalties, and a bill making it a felony to administer abortion-inducing drugs without consent. Members also heard bills on overtime wage enforcement, domestic violence evidence standards in parenting cases, probation limits for dangerous crimes against children, and a measure expanding manslaughter liability to online encouragement of teen suicide. One sponsor strongly opposed a provisional medical licensing bill for foreign-trained applicants, while other sponsors emphasized rural health access, nurse anesthetist reimbursement parity, and the need for a dental board member who is an oral surgeon. A large portion of the meeting focused on water, land, energy, and state agency oversight. Bills would streamline or change rules for small modular reactors, new power plants, water supply determinations, groundwater transportation fees, water hauling, and state land disposition. Members also considered measures affecting the State Land Department, including audits, oversight boards, continuation, land-use maps for data centers and energy projects, and rules for mineral leases and solar or wind siting. Other topics included wildlife and ranching, Mexican wolf policy, annexation, housing and development incentives, transportation and towing rules, digital driver licenses, and a proposed four-year moratorium on municipal and county fee, tax, and utility-rate increases, which drew questions about stakeholder input and the impact on enterprise funds and local utilities. No recorded roll-call votes were taken in the transcript; most items were simply presented, briefly discussed, and left on consent or calendar status, with one bill noted as held in rules and another pulled for further discussion.

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• And members of the public who wish to speak, please fill out an appearance form and give it to staff.
• Public appearance forms? Chair Robinson: Forms?
• Together, they form bookends, if you prefer, a pattern that allows for both the city and the developer
• And that didn't think that we were even smart enough to form sentences.

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• Why is the confidential support of a trained peer an especially effective form of support for emergency
• We learned that peer support can take several forms.
• We learned that peer support can take<00:17:44.480> several<00:17:44.799> forms.
• > It<00:17:46.320> might<00:17:46.480> be<00:17:46.640> a take several forms
• It might be a take several forms.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional by Rep. Chris Keyser centered on Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken,” using the poem as a reflection on legislative choices, compromise, and service to the common good. After the devotional, the chamber took up a large slate of introductions, with 21 House bills read by number only after a successful motion to suspend the rules. The House also read HR12, a resolution supporting the principles behind Gov. Phil Scott’s statement regarding federal ICE and CBP activity in Minnesota, and placed it on the calendar for action the next legislative day. The House then concurred in JRS38, a joint Senate resolution setting weekend adjournment for January 30, 2026, to reconvene no later than February 3, 2026. During announcements, members recognized guests from Third Act Vermont, wished the member from Burlington a happy birthday, invited members to a Universal Health Care Caucus meeting, and promoted an evening Farmers Night performance. The House also voted to rescind journalization and expunge remarks previously entered by the member from Swanton from Friday’s House Journal. In orders of the day, the House rejected concurrence with the Senate’s further proposal of amendment to S.23, an act relating to the use of synthetic media in elections, and instead requested a committee of conference; the chair appointed Reps. Byron, Hango, and Waters Evans as conferees. The chamber then passed H532, relating to mandatory retirement of college professors. It also adopted the committee’s strike-all amendment to H270, relating to confidentiality for peer support counseling among emergency service providers, after favorable 11-0 committee action; the bill was then ordered to third reading. Finally, the House amended and ordered to third reading H516, approving amendments to the charter of the town of Essex, after discussion of charter changes including select board vacancies, moderator procedures, town appointments, accounting requirements, and related technical updates. The House then adjourned until January 29, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

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• Our people deserve care because restoration is a form of justice. Let's stop only admiring Dr.
• Newly formed Royal Caucus. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
• <00:21:51.840> Newly<00:21:52.159> formed<00:21:52.400> Royal >> The Royal
• Newly formed Royal >> The Royal Caucus.
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Keywords: House streaming session for Monday, January 19, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House convened with the pledge of allegiance, prayer, roll call, and approval of the previous day’s journal. Members introduced a large block of House bills (331 through 380) and journalized several bill reassignments, including House Bill 174 to Environment and Transportation and House Bill 296 to Ways and Means and Economic Matters. The chamber then turned to a special Martin Luther King Jr. Day address delivered by the delegate from Calvert and Prince George’s County, which focused on Dr. King’s legacy, moral courage, rest as resistance, protecting vulnerable communities, and the need for legislators to move beyond ceremony into action on civil rights, voting rights, and justice. The speech also highlighted Maryland’s early recognition of King’s birthday, the restoration of a neglected graveyard near the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children, and the state’s history of diverse leadership. After the address, the House memorialized and journalized the speech. The remainder of the session consisted largely of announcements: caucus meetings were scheduled for the next day, including Democratic, Republican, Royal, women’s, rural, and running caucus gatherings; the women’s caucus said it was accepting numbered bills for review and possible sponsorship; and the Montgomery County delegation continued a food drive for the Upcounty Hub. Members also welcomed several guests and constituents to the gallery, including District 22 visitors, a delegate’s daughter, and a delegate’s son. The protocol chair then introduced a group of student pages from several counties and schools. The House took a second roll call, confirming 132 members present, and then adjourned on motion of the majority leader until Tuesday, January 20th at 10:00 a.m.

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• I'm sure you've got your witness form and receipt when you are ready. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Did you fill out a form? Thank you. Questions for this witness? Representative Christensen.
• At your witness form, have a seat and proceed, sir, when you're ready. Mr.
• Got your witness form? Okay, proceed when you're ready. Good morning, members of the committee.
• We all fill out the Missouri Department of Revenue Form 5120, and I think also the county offices for

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• FOR THOSE UNFAMILIAR WITH US WHERE WERE THE NATIONS FIRST ENTERS DATE COMPACT FORMED IN 19 48 FOR SOUTHERN
• THESE RECOMMENDATIONS FORM THE FOUNDATION AND EVERYTHING ELSE THAT I WILL TALK ABOUT TODAY.
• Speaker: WE ARE A VERY UNIQUE ORGANIZATION IN THE FACT THAT WE ARE IN A REGIONAL COMPACT THAT WAS FORMED
• AT THAT TIME ALL OF OUR STATES DID NOT HAVE MEDICAL SCHOOLS OR DENTAL SCHOOL SO WE WERE FORMED TO SHARE
• WE ARE NOT AT THIS POINT ENDORSING ANY OF OUR TEACHERS TO USE ANY FORM OF AI DETECTION AS WELL. >> Chair

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• Anyone wishing to speak before the committee should complete an appearance form and hand it to a member
• Some examples, just so some of you know, we can provide formative feedback tailored to students in the
• Create interactive scenarios, draft rubrics, and then provide that formative feedback. Back.
• Create interactive scenarios, draft rubrics, and then provide that formative feedback.
• Our AI governance council, which is made up, which was our team that we first started that form last

Summary: The Committee on Education Pre-K through 12 held a panel discussion on artificial intelligence in K-12 education. Dr. Maya Israel of the University of Florida gave an overview of AI literacy, emphasizing that AI can support personalized learning, school operations, and teacher efficiency, but also raises concerns about data privacy, overreliance, mental health, and the need for human oversight. She described the Florida K-12 AI Task Force, which has produced guidance on policy, ethics, privacy, cybersecurity, classroom integration, and professional development, and is now working on district surveys, webinars, case studies, and teacher/family resources. Superintendents Van Ayers of Hillsborough County and Kevin Hendrick of Pinellas County described district-level implementation. Hillsborough outlined a governance council, a district AI policy, and an implementation guide; it prohibits generative AI for students below eighth grade, allows limited use for older students with teacher permission and district-vetted tools, and uses models for classroom AI expectations. The district also reported growing student enrollment in AI courses, teacher training through summer academies and quick learns, and pilots with tools such as Magic School and Microsoft Copilot. Pinellas emphasized academic integrity, student data privacy, digital responsibility, and the importance of human interaction in learning; it said state assessments already limit technology use and that districts need clear governance and parent transparency. Committee members asked about whether AI improves academic performance, the risk of student dependence, the possibility of returning to more paper-based testing, and who should set guardrails. Witnesses said reliable achievement data is still limited because the technology is new, though districts reported anecdotal gains in tutoring and early literacy. They also said there is no established statewide baseline for teacher AI training yet, so districts are using professional development, stipends, and partnerships with universities to build capacity. The committee also heard from Drew Andrew of FSU’s Inspire program, who argued that industry is moving faster than schools and that education should focus on teaching how AI works, building teacher confidence, and aligning training with workforce needs. No bills were considered and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, which was adopted.

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• You filled out the electronic witness affirmation form on the registration kiosk in the hallway.
• If you have any issues filling out the form, please ask a staff member to assist.
• If we don't address the rule of capture to preserve the water that's underneath in some form or fashion
• We form subcommittees during the interim and work through and try to find solutions to these issues to
• be looked at; however, we've been a little preoccupied this week, and we were not able to meet to form

Bills: HB24, HB27, HB24, HB27

Keywords: groundwater, conservation, water permits, sustainability, resource management, 997, house, all

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• Without investing in alternative forms of meat production, we're unlikely to accomplish this goal.
• TMA is a compound that forms in the gut and is believed to be closely associated with heart disease.
• Well, the company is, you know, I mean, I think that any form of subsidy is going to be helpful.
• I'm not the CFO, but, you know, obviously we would love any form of grant.
• But, you know, any form of support is fantastic.

Summary: The Select Committee on Alternative Protein Innovation held its first informational hearing to examine the state of alternative protein research, industry growth, and policy needs in California. The chair opened by noting California’s $5 million public investment in UC research in 2022 and framed the hearing around three panels: the climate, environmental, and security potential of alternative proteins; industry scaling and commercialization; and university-led research and workforce development. Members emphasized that the committee will continue with site visits and additional hearings across the state. The first panel focused on the case for alternative proteins as a climate, land, water, biodiversity, and food-security solution. Shana Fertig of the Good Food Institute argued that plant-based, fermentation-derived, and cultivated proteins can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and water use while helping California meet its climate and conservation goals. Zane Swanson of CSIS added that alternative proteins could reduce risks tied to zoonotic disease, antimicrobial resistance, supply-chain disruption, and broader national security concerns. In questions, members discussed the role of pharmaceuticals in animal agriculture and how alternative proteins might complement, rather than replace, traditional farming by creating new markets for California crops and helping farmers diversify. The second panel featured industry leaders Ethan Brown of Beyond Meat, Myra Passick of Upside Foods, and Arye Elfenbein of Wildtype. Brown highlighted plant-based meat’s health and climate benefits, criticized misinformation campaigns against the sector, and urged better labeling, reduced subsidies for factory farming, and more plant-based food in public institutions. Passick described cultivated meat as a scalable food-production technology, said Upside Foods has already produced millions of pounds annually at its Emeryville facility, and asked for grants, low-interest loans, and possible participation in cap-and-trade or similar revenue programs. Elfenbein described cultivated seafood as a way to address overfishing, contamination, traceability problems, and the heavy import dependence of the U.S. seafood supply, while also noting conservation benefits and the need for California to remain a hub for the industry. The final panel centered on research and workforce development. UCLA’s Amy Rowat described state-funded work on technical bottlenecks such as growing fat cells and creating edible scaffolds, along with a Future Food Fellows program that trains students across science, engineering, law, and policy. UC Santa Cruz economist Galina Hale argued that alternative proteins are necessary to meet future protein demand while reducing food-system emissions, and said California must support the sector through grants, loans, procurement, and research centers to avoid losing leadership to other states and countries. The hearing ended with the chair thanking the witnesses, noting that all materials would be posted online, and saying the committee would continue building policy and budget proposals to support the sector.

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• Another form of habitat loss is that birds are perceiving structures in the air and altering their behavior
• difficult to find mortalities in the proper way. to do it is by using scavenger removal trials and other forms
• And it applies to no other form of energy or infrastructure project that I'm aware of.
• years since the indemnification, the first act to promote produced water recycling expanded to new forms
• Does a public meeting also imply public input that might be in written form, or is it solely the public

Bills: SB3074, HB49, HB2440, HB3556, HB3619, HB3866, HB4042, HB4112, HB4271, HB4413, HB4426, HB5033, HB49

Keywords: SB 3074, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Water Code, permit applications, environmental permitting, administrative record, ex parte communications, legislative communications, governor, lieutenant governor, state legislators, district projects, public records, recusal, conflict of interest, substantial interest, agency transparency, environmental regulation, permit renewal

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• If this bill were to pass in its current form, would these grants have a cap?
• Texas needs proven, affordable electricity and can have it quickly with other forms of energy in our
• It's the strictest form of occupational regulation, and it makes it illegal to practice an occupation
• without a license obtained, which usually requires some form of education, likely an exam, or some hours
• We did that with mental health; there were about six or seven different types of licenses that we formed

Bills: HB 11, HB 14, HB 132, HB 1584, HB 1606, HB 5061, HB 1041, HB 2286

Keywords: licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 132, Texas Government Code Chapter 418, Public Information Act, confidential records, homeland security, foreign adversary, terrorism, critical infrastructure, emergency response, law enforcement

Summary: The meeting was a thorough exploration of multiple bills, most notably focused on innovative energy solutions and public safety enhancements. Key discussions centered around HB14, which aims to bolster the state's nuclear energy capabilities through the establishment of a Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office. Senators and expert witnesses discussed the potential of nuclear power as a clean energy source and a strategic necessity for Texas's growth. There was strong support for the bill, with various stakeholders highlighting its importance for the future energy landscape. Additionally, other bills like HB132 addressed the need for enhanced confidentiality protections regarding sensitive information, while HB1584 sought improvements in power restoration procedures during emergencies. Overall, the committee engaged with multiple viewpoints, balancing innovation with safety and ethical considerations.

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• What landowners were most concerned about was that there were a lot of different easement forms that
• So the legislature worked hard with them and the landowners to come up with a statutory form of easement
• Statutory form of easement where they feel comfortable that all landowners are being treated the same
• Part of the legislation in 2021 said you've got to give a statutory form of easement, which is what you're
• A lot of landowners have their own forms, and they wanted that right. They have it.

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• beginning of the year, I know in our district and a lot of school districts parents will fill out forms
• So what if, you know, on the form we fill out, we fill out their legal name, and then we...
• What if I had put on the form, Charlie? Yeah, I mean, are you by way of...
• It comes down to intent as well, in the name, whether it's a form that we fill out to ensure that parents
• looks like you're trying to other us, to make us disappear, to cut us off before we're even fully formed

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

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 survivors of the Holocaust who survived every imaginable form of physical, mental, and sexual abuse
• And to rededicate ourselves to combating anti-Semitism, racism, and bigotry of all forms.
• to combating anti-Semitism, anti-Islamophobia, homophobia, transphobia, racism, and hate in all its forms
• We must reaffirm our commitment to fighting anti-semitism and all forms of hate, discrimination, and
• Hate in all of its forms.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• That's another really predatory form of lending.
• Association and I'm here today because I must respectfully oppose Senate Bill 1113 in its current form
• So I would say that if this statute is introduced in its current form... it will quickly find itself
• First, it allows the office of the attorney General's standard prescribed form process rather than having
• the form go through a rulemaking process.

Bills: SB 1113, SB 1117, SB 1206, SB 1460, SB 1802, SB 1906, SB 1917, SB 2340, SB 2455, SB 2680, SB 2690, SB 705, SB 748

Keywords: SB 1113, converter's license, converter license, motor vehicle dealer, auto dealer, vehicle conversion, converted vehicles, direct sales, retail sales, trailer, semitrailer, manufactured trailer, chassis, manufacturer's statement of origin, MSO, Occupations Code, Transportation Code, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, dealer licensing, general distinguishing number

Summary: The meeting of the Senate Business and Commerce Committee was marked by discussions on several significant bills, with a keen emphasis on legislative updates and committee substitutes. Notably, Senator Blanco presented a new committee substitute for SB2610, which modifies the employee cap from 100 to 250 and extends the update timeline for cyber security programs for small businesses. This substitute was adopted unanimously, reflecting a collaborative agreement among the committee members. Additionally, there were discussions surrounding SB1856 as Senator Crayton provided insights into how stakeholder feedback influenced the bill's committee substitute. The committee ultimately voted in favor, pushing it towards the local and contested calendar, indicating the bill's progression through legislative channels.

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• This form hasn't been tried in another state.
• here that when you give someone over $600 of anything of value, you actually have to give an IRS 1099 form
• If you give them cash, then that would require a 1099 form.
• party that creates... it's a system to process this transparency data and puts it into a digestible form
• What we oppose and cannot support... ...is in any way, shape, or form negating the rate order that was

Bills: HB345, HB721, HB2580, SB815, HB3057, HB4603, HB3233, SB495, HB3863, HB3914, HB4570, HB5099, HB5173, SB458

Keywords: insurance, appraisal process, disputed losses, residential property, policyholder rights, insurer obligations, natural disasters, appraisal expenses, umpire selection, policyholder, insurer, umpire, claims management, health care, cost disclosure, benefit plan, administrators, traumatic brain injury, health benefit plans, insurance coverage

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• ANYONE WISHING TO SPEAK BEFORE THE COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE TESTIMONY SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPEARANCE FORM.
• THEY CAN SUPPLY YOU WITH THE FORMS.
• SPEAKING BECAUSE WE HAVE WELL OVER 100 NOMINEES TO GO THROUGH TODAY PLEASE NOTE ON YOUR APPEARANCE FORM
• TIME BUT WANT TO BE ON THE RECORD AS BEING FOR OR AGAINST THE NOMINEE, YOU CAN INDICATE SO ON YOUR FORM
• ARE THERE ANY APPEARANCE FORMS ON ANY OF THE NOMINEES WHO ARE ON BLOCKS? MR.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And then parental consent would be per incident, per treatment, or is it a general form at the beginning
• I would envision it to be a general form about, uh, you give your consent to do certain things.
• Under the language of the bill, such a district would need to collect hundreds of thousands of consent forms
• sure that, I mean, obviously if someone, anybody is, you know, experiencing a sexual assault in any form
• that is our primary concern as well, but I will tell you as a parent that also has to, to sign those forms

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• And so TEA will have a form you file. We'll have it on the database. And again, we used to do this.
• a security officer at every campus, school districts have adulterated this safety requirement and formed
• It is needed to safeguard students from a new and dangerous form of cyberbullying and exploitation.
• My goal is to bring awareness to the subject, as it is becoming a common form of malicious behavior with
• My goal is to bring awareness to the subject as it is becoming a common form of malicious behavior with

Summary: The Senate Education K-16 Committee heard several bills focused on school finance, transparency, student safety, and educator misconduct. SB 843 by Senator Kolkhorst would create a centralized TEA database for school bond elections, tax rates, and project details; supporters said it would improve transparency for taxpayers, while members discussed the fiscal note and suggested adding charter schools. SB 1224 by Senator Sparks would require superintendents to report alleged romantic, sexual, or abusive conduct between staff and students directly to law enforcement within 48 hours, with penalties for failure to report; testimony from advocates and survivors strongly supported the bill and urged that it also apply to private and charter schools. SB 747 by Senator Paxton on behalf of Senator King would require school district policies addressing AI-generated sexually explicit images of minors as cyberbullying and direct the School Safety Center to develop guidance; the committee heard emotional testimony from a student victim and discussed school authority to discipline off-campus conduct and the role of cell phones. The committee also heard SB 1636 by Senator Hinojosa, which would limit use of interest and sinking tax revenues to debt service for voter-approved capital projects and not deferred maintenance; school finance witnesses raised concerns that the bill’s language could restrict needed facility maintenance spending and asked for a clearer definition of deferred maintenance. SB 2185, also by Senator Hinojosa, would expand access to the bilingual education allotment for dual-language programs; district officials and educators testified in support, saying it would remove barriers to funding and better support bilingual instruction. SB 604 by Senator West would require the Permanent School Fund Corporation to publicly track bonds backed by the state guarantee program that are downgraded to speculative or junk status, with West arguing the information would provide an early warning sign of district financial distress. Across the hearing, much of the testimony centered on student protection and accountability in schools. Multiple witnesses described educator misconduct cases, failures to report abuse, and the need for outside law enforcement involvement rather than internal district investigations. Committee members repeatedly discussed extending reporting and safety requirements to private and charter schools, and several witnesses urged independent oversight. No bills were voted out; each measure heard was left pending, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.