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• Barry Balfour with the American Diabetes Association. Rep. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I'm sorry.
• When we're looking at American taxpayer dollars, those go to American citizens.
• And I would agree if there's some language I could give the Secretary a... Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• I will work with him between now and then if he thinks the language needs to be tighter.
• Barry Belfour with the American Diabetes Association.

Bills: HR267, HCR105, HCR107, HCR110, HCR113, HCR114, SB4, SB52, SB57, SB145, SB152, SB194, SB237, SB333, SB433, SB483, SCR37

Keywords: diabetes, amputation, amputations, diabetic foot ulcer, peripheral artery disease, PAD, wound care, podiatry, vascular disease, endocrinology, limb salvage, health policy, public health, healthcare costs, insurance coverage, Louisiana Department of Health, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana Center for Health Innovation, patient education, screening

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• Yeah, these are all signed executive orders by President Trump, and he has said time and again if you
• Yeah, these are all signed executive orders by President Trump, and he has said time and again if you
• Yeah, these are all signed executive orders by President Trump, and he has said time and again if you
• and motans who just want to Americans and motans who just want to live<00:38:18.960> their<00
• American would say is do not cut taxes for people that are already wealthy.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I represent the American Council of Engineering Companies of Texas. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• They signed the contract just a few months ago, and we're excited to see. what they have in store.
• We're still working with stakeholders to clarify the language. I'm happy to answer any questions.
• There is language in the bill that clarifies that.
• American Development Bank.

Bills: HB 1089, HB 1163, HB 1177, HB 1238, HB1318, HB1400, HB1407, HB1532, HJR7, HJR7

Keywords: coastal protection, environmental management, Gulf Coast, storm risk management, funding, Texas General Land Office, healthcare, insurance reform, patient access, insurance regulation, affordable care, health insurance, consumer rights, coverage transparency, claims process, insurance regulations, aggregate production, environmental impact, financial responsibility, reclamation

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• I drove past signs about pulling to the side of the road if there's an accident or wearing seatbelts.
• So I think that is the level of safeguard built into the bill with the current language.
• So I think that is the level of safeguard built into the bill with the current language.
• I just would like to know, are the states that you kind of reference, do they have language like this
• I just would like to know, are the states that you kind of reference, do they have language like this

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then heard House Bill 1033, which expands the definition of critical infrastructure to include airports, heliports, spaceports, aerospace facilities, certain government and military sites, and oil and gas platforms. Supporters said the bill is part of a broader effort to position Louisiana for aerospace and defense investment, while opponents from the Sierra Club warned that repeatedly broadening critical infrastructure could chill protest and free-speech activity. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard House Bill 1034, which authorizes local officials to declare temporary protection zones for public safety for up to 72 hours, with one extension. The sponsor and the Department of Economic Development said it would be a tool for aerospace and defense projects and other public-safety needs; ACLU testimony raised concerns about notice, property rights, and possible impacts on public waterways. The bill was also reported favorably. The committee next considered several criminal justice bills. House Bill 51, barring post-conviction bail for defendants convicted of aggravated offenses against children, and House Bill 55, limiting public disclosure of juror information to protect juror privacy, both received broad support and were reported favorably. House Bill 635, aimed at protecting Louisianians from transnational repression by foreign governments through penalty enhancements for underlying crimes, was supported by a national security advocate and reported favorably. House Bill 133, increasing penalties for students who commit attacks on teachers or other students, was amended to address juvenile procedure and exceptionalities; teachers testified about serious injuries they suffered, while the ACLU and criminal defense lawyers raised concerns about mandatory minimums and individualized sentencing. The bill was reported with amendments. The committee also heard House Bill 676, which creates the crime of fraudulent patient referrals, or “body brokering,” in the substance-use treatment industry. The sponsor and Blue Cross Blue Shield representatives described schemes that steer vulnerable patients into fraudulent treatment arrangements for profit; the bill was reported favorably. House Bill 159 created a Caddo Parish pilot program for pretrial home incarceration with electronic monitoring to reduce jail overcrowding. The sheriff said the jail is far over capacity and that the program would be limited to nonviolent, non-sex-offense defendants with risk assessments, court approval, and behavioral-health check-ins. Witnesses supported the concept but urged tighter liability language; the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill with amendments. House Bill 106, dealing with unauthorized administration of melatonin to children in child care settings, was reported favorably. Later, the committee amended and reported House Bill 108, which changes juror qualifications to exclude people convicted of crimes of violence or sex offenses from criminal juries, after opponents argued it would unnecessarily bar citizens from jury service. House Bill 784, a cleanup bill on sex offender registration and notification, was amended and reported with technical changes. Senate Bill 388, which removes a trigger clause tied to a border compact and authorizes review of state contracts for foreign-adversary benefit, was amended and reported. Finally, House Bill 772, a bail-procedure reform requiring accurate mailing and electronic notice information and consolidating notice rules, was presented as a fairness and efficiency measure and had support from the bail industry and prosecutors; the transcript ends before final action on that bill.

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• The May Revision includes budget bill language.
• The trailer bill language sets forth these processes.
• We will go ahead and go on to our final item now, the trailer bill language.
• language, as this will help ensure continuous oversight.
• to their faculty under the current language.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• If you remember from last year, we had a bill that we had a public hearing on that included language
• Some had a problem with that language, so we pulled it out of the bill.
• It also included language that allowed...
• It also included language that allowed three screening tests for newborns, which you'll hear about later
• These amendments also close the loopholes that were worried about by the ADPH's own screening language

Bills: SB87, HB491, SB43, SB101

Keywords: midwifery, licensed midwives, State Board of Midwifery, licensure fees, professional liability insurance, complaints investigation, emergency care plan, out-of-hospital care, HB491, public schools, K-12, school nutrition, school lunch, cafeteria, artificial dyes, food additives, food coloring, synthetic dyes, Red Dye No. 3, Red Dye No. 40

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• We are going to have a joint session today for Asian American Pacific Island Native Hawaiian Day.
• I hope you all are looking forward to the joint session today because it is Asian American, Pacific Islander
• And we reiterated our intent last year in the General Appropriation Act when we passed language to prevent
• Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
• Senator Stewart is signing on as a plus sponsor, and I'd ask unanimous consent that the record show her

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• If you look at the language, a roll call is being requested. I see 15 hands.
• <00:04:30.400> specifically 2.16 to 2.25 this language specifically 2.16 to 2.25 this language
• So the A7 amendment to House File 25 is really about precision in language.
• Native Americans only make up 1.7% of our population but represent 12% of the deaths.
• It had a big sign out front, a little red cross out there, but it wasn't.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• THE AMERICAN PUBLIC IS GOING TO BECOME WARY OF WHAT WE ARE SEEING ON TV.
• THEY WOULD HAVE TO WORK HARDER TO WORK OUT THE PROCESS AND THE WAGES PAID TO GET THE AMERICANS OFF OF
• WORKING WITH THE DEPARTMENT, UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACTS OF THE DIFFERENT COMPONENTS OF THE STATUTORY LANGUAGE
• UNDERSTANDING OF THE RIGHT TO A WRITTEN ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION ALL VETERINARY CLINICS MUST POST A SIGN
• JENNIFER HOBGOOD WITH AMERICAN SOCIETY. IN SUPPORT. ANY FURTHER PUBLIC TESTIMONY?

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• AND SOME OF THE LANGUAGE, AND I'M LOOKING. I'M JUST GOING TO READ.
• THE LANGUAGE AS IT IS CURRENTLY WRITTEN IS WISHY-WASHY.
• THAT IS EVERYONE WHO SIGNED UP TO SPEAK.
• IS THERE ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK WHO DID NOT SIGN UP AHEAD OF TIME?
• LET'S TALK ABOUT LOT SIZE, BUILDING SIZE, THE LANGUAGE ZONED FOR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• comfortable to... definitely make sure we have language definitely make sure we have language that<00
• Maybe it is just a language change.
• or 60% students of color and American or 60% students of color and American Indian<00:59:04.720>
• <01:10:36.320> on forward and look forward to signing on forward and look forward to signing
• of that Revenue based on the language of that Revenue based on the language that's<01:20:02.320>

Bills: HF827, HF1258, HF2387, HF2388, HF2534, HF2016

Keywords: education, school funding, consolidation aid, financial support, Minnesota Statutes, education finance, ice arena, school districts, cooperation agreement, equal sports opportunities, school milk program, nutrition, food waste, kindergarten, public schools, supplemental revenue, charter schools, funding, state appropriations, general education funding

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• Lessa, I'm a question, but just that before it comes to the floor, could you have language there that
• Gentlemen, are you all signed in? Okay. Wonderful. Mr. Mayor, you want to go first? Yes.
• So the only recourse we have is to change the language in the law.
• You've got to get signatures signed. You've got to go to vote to the people.
• These are things enshrined in the Bill of Rights for all Americans.

Bills: HB2070, HB2129, HB2227, HB2439, HB2667, HB2745, HB2773, HB2825, HB2873, HB2876, HCR2005, HCR2044, SB1002, SB1036, SB1054, SB1271, SB1432, SB1435, SB1437, SB1439, SCR1022, SCR1031, SCR1033

Keywords: flood relief, Gila County, emergency funding, public safety, environmental cleanup, municipal libraries, annual reporting, state legislation, transparency, government accountability, chiropractic, chiropractor, chiropractic board, state board of chiropractic examiners, license discipline, unprofessional conduct, patient records, record retention, HIPAA, conflict of interest

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• The change that was made to House Bill 1363 is again some clarifying language.
• know the specific and dangerous language know the specific and dangerous language in<02:14:25.119
• Representative Bay on Asian-American Representative Bay on Asian-American Pacific<02:24:01.439><
• to speak in honor of Asian-American to speak in honor of Asian-American and<02:24:23.439> Pacific
• , navigating a new language, navigating a new language, a<02:26:32.240> new<02:26:32.399><

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And so we are concerned to have that sort of language in there.
• I'm a licensed judge for both the American Bantam Association and the American Poultry Association.
• I'm the founder of the Mexican American Heritage Poultry Show.
• We can refine some of the language. And I know conversations are having.
• The case is American Airlines.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 2, which would create enhanced civil penalties for large social media companies when negligence proven in court causes harm to children and teens. The author and supporters argued the bill is needed to address addictive algorithms and harmful content, while opponents warned it was vague, could chill speech, and might be preempted by federal law. Members largely focused on whether the bill changed the standard of care or burden of proof; the bill passed out of committee on a roll call vote, with some members noting concerns but supporting it to continue the discussion. AB 282, dealing with housing vouchers and source-of-income discrimination, would clarify that housing providers may prioritize applicants who qualify for rental assistance without violating fair housing law. Supporters from housing authorities, local governments, and advocacy groups said it would help voucher holders find units and improve use of housing funds. There was no opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations on a roll call vote, with two no votes. The committee also considered AB 882 on court reporter availability and electronic recording in certain cases when a court reporter is unavailable. Supporters said the bill is a temporary, narrowly tailored response to a shortage of reporters and would preserve access to accurate records, while opponents argued it was too narrow, raised access-to-justice concerns, and should be broadened. Members from both sides emphasized the importance of court reporters and electronic recording as a backup; the bill passed with an urgency clause and was sent to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 325 on algorithmic price fixing, AB 935 on civil rights data clarity, AB 1414 on tenant choice of internet service provider, and AB 67 on Attorney General enforcement of the Reproductive Privacy Act; each drew support from sponsors and advocacy groups, opposition centered on overbreadth or policy concerns, and each advanced on committee votes, with several members requesting further amendments or clarification.

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• Uh this measure would require<00:16:03.600> uh<00:16:03.920> a<00:16:04.160> sign
• ><00:16:04.480> in<00:16:04.720> all<00:16:05.279> u require uh a sign in all u
• of the bill had language of the bill had that.<00:28:34.399> Thank<00:28:34.559> you.
• Wolf, as well as two of our other officers, have signed on in opposition to the provisions of SB 935
• <00:40:32.400> Judiciary opposition from the American Judiciary opposition from the American

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• All right, are you signed in? I am Marina Macklin. There you go. And your name is...
• And on a per capita basis, Americans have very high demand for power.
• And on a per capita basis, Americans have very high demand for power.
• So we really need to make an investment in American workforce.
• American hafnium to source.

Bills: SB1046

Keywords: telecommunications, broadband, internet infrastructure, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, national security, foreign adversary, China, Chinese equipment, supply chain security, network equipment, microchips, Arizona Corporation Commission, telecommunications provider, communications infrastructure, Huawei, ZTE, state-owned enterprise, sanctions, infrastructure security

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• to speak following those who have signed up.
• And to start off things, first signed up, you have Colonel Noble.
• in the FY 24 budget that the government signed it to law.
• Through the FY26 budget, actually, the FY26 budget contains language passed by the legislature and signed
• As Americans, we don't need permission to go from place to place.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held a hybrid hearing on 31 bills covering driver privacy and data, distinctive license plates, public awareness signage, railroad safety, superload permitting, TNC/delivery data reporting, and MBTA safety measures. Chairs Jim Arciero and Brendan Crighton outlined the hearing process, and the committee heard testimony from state officials, advocates, family members of fallen officers and firefighters, transportation industry representatives, civil liberties groups, and others. No votes were taken during the hearing itself, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn. Several speakers supported bills creating a Blue Star Family license plate to honor families of fallen law enforcement officers, and a separate motorcycle plate for fallen firefighters. Colonel Jeffrey Noble and others from the Healey-Driscoll Administration and law enforcement groups said the plates would complement existing memorial practices and provide a lasting public tribute. Family members of officers killed in the line of duty gave emotional testimony in support, and Representative Steve Ultrino and Paul Jakes backed the firefighter memorial motorcycle plate as revenue-neutral, with proceeds supporting the fallen firefighter memorial. The committee also heard testimony on transportation policy and safety bills. Industry witnesses urged modernization of Massachusetts superload permitting rules, saying current requirements are slower and more expensive than neighboring states and delay public projects. Advocates supported a human trafficking awareness bill requiring hotline signage in transit facilities, a driver privacy bill limiting automatic license plate reader data retention and sharing, and a bill requiring two-person crews on freight trains and other railroad safety measures such as hotbox detectors and transportation for railroad employees. Senator John Keenan also testified for expanded naloxone availability in MBTA stations and said the MBTA had not fully complied with prior legislative directives.

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• The oath that you signed, that you are a citizen, has worked for all these years.
• But that is not the language that we have. When they show up to cast their ballot.
• But that is not the language that we have.
• The language in this bill seems practical, but it's definitely problematic.
• I appreciate the language very much.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of recognitions for interns, staff, and guests. Members also honored retiring Senate staffer Susan Miller and recognized a veteran injured in combat. After routine announcements, the chamber moved to returning messages from the House and began taking up bills and amendments. The Senate concurred in House amendments and passed SB 118 on RV park assessments and SB 572 on ethics for public officers and employees, both by 38-0 votes. It then took up the elections bill, CS/CS/HB 991, which drew extensive debate. Supporters said it would strengthen election integrity by tightening citizenship verification and ID rules; opponents argued it would burden eligible voters, especially students, seniors, disabled voters, and others without the newly required documents. The bill passed 27-12. The chamber also passed the education package SB 182 after adopting a Senate amendment to the House amendment, and approved SB 474 on military affairs, SB 425 on historic cemeteries, HB 929 on local regulation of chickees, and HB 35/SB 1370 on habitual traffic offender designation, all with unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The Senate then considered SB 902/ HB 733, the Department of Health package. Members adopted an amendment and amendment-to-amendment that preserved most Senate provisions while modifying or removing several House additions, including some early steps and medical marijuana-related changes, and the bill passed 37-0. The chamber also began work on HB 905, the foreign influence bill, with a strike-all amendment offered to expand restrictions on foreign influence, sister-city agreements, linkage institutes, and related activities, but the debate on that measure was still underway when the transcript ended. Several other returning messages and bills were temporarily postponed, and the Senate recessed briefly before resuming business.

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• He's proud to be a fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice and has been recognized with the
• But it's not in the ballot language. Senator Middleton: They put that out. Yeah.
• But it's not in the ballot language.
• Senator Eckhardt: It's not currently in the ballot language, and that's what we seek to change.
• You just want it on the ballot language as if it were the hard and fast absolute number.

Bills: SJR12, SJR81, SCR39, SB22, SB32, SB241, SB393, SB414, SB458, SB464, SB568, SB583, SB609, SB660, SB693, SB731, SB732, SB746, SB783, SB785, SB897, SB993, SB996, SB1008, SB1029, SB1035, SB1036, SB1120, SB1122, SB1147, SB1163, SB1188, SB1197, SB1209, SB1227, SB1245, SB1267, SB1307, SB1321, SB1332, SB1386, SB1394, SB1396, SB1470, SB1494, SB1537, SB1596, SB1598, SB1610, SB1664, SB1814, SB1822, SB1841, SB1948, SB2065, SB2155, SB2406, SB2407

Keywords: parental rights, education, constitutional amendment, school choice, child education, tax exemption, ad valorem, tangible personal property, income production, border security, southern border, federal immigration policy, illegal immigration, cartels, transnational cartels, fentanyl, drug trafficking, human trafficking, Operation Lone Star, Texas border

Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum call, invocation, approval of routine motions, and the reading of gubernatorial nominations and several honorary resolutions. The chamber adopted resolutions recognizing Jack and Jill of America Day and DJ Daniel Day at the Capitol, with multiple senators offering remarks praising youth leadership, perseverance, and public service. The Senate also introduced the Doctor of the Day and then proceeded to a long series of floor actions on bills. A major focus was Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 568, which overhauls special education funding and services in public schools by moving from a placement-based model to an intensity-based system tied to student needs and IEPs. Senators Bettencourt, Creighton, and Menendez emphasized transparency, parent input, evaluation funding, dyslexia services, and better alignment of funding with actual services; Senator Hinojosa shared a personal story about dyslexia and the importance of early intervention. The bill was advanced on second and third reading and finally passed 30-0. The Senate also passed SB 1396 to prohibit national sex education standards in public schools, SB 2065 on the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System, SB 1664 requiring clearer public disclosure of transmission and distribution utility rate changes, SB 1029 on advertising certain used motor vehicles, SB 1120 expanding rights for family violence victims, SB 1036 regulating residential solar retail transactions, SB 464 creating school-proximity restrictions and penalties for tobacco and vaping sales, SB 1035 giving farmers and ranchers equitable relief from certain local agricultural regulations, SB 1610 addressing civil commitment facility safety and prosecution issues, SB 1197 extending drone restrictions to spaceports, and SB 1386 changing legislative witness immunity from transactional to testimonial immunity. Another major bill was Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1188, which updates electronic health record requirements. Senator Kolkhorst said the bill builds on Texas medical privacy law by requiring U.S.-based storage of EMR data, prohibiting recording of voter registration status and credit score information, requiring provider verification and disclosure for AI-assisted diagnosis or treatment recommendations, preserving parental access to minors’ records until age 18, and ensuring EMRs can capture metabolic health and biological sex information. A floor amendment clarified the bill’s scope and enforcement, and the bill passed 23-7. Several measures drew debate, especially SB 414 on bond ballot transparency, where Senators Eckhardt and Menendez questioned whether requiring estimated interest and total debt cost on ballots could be misleading or difficult to implement because interest rates and financing terms can change before issuance or over time. The transcript ends during that discussion, with no final action shown on SB 414.

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• I oppose, same sign. Thank you. It is there. It is there.
• I oppose, same sign. Thank you. say I. I oppose, same sign. Thank you.
• <01:04:51.000> is And what the intent of this language is And what the intent of this language
• I’m going to try to just add on to what Julie said in plain language a bit.
• African-American organization. African-American organization.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all