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• Moving to the next slide is kind of the key slide to understand.
• Thank you. or when I was answering your question on the armories.
• We couldn't do it without them, and I'm happy to answer any. Any questions you may have.
• So, that's the long answer to your short question.
• Keys are in the ignition. He's not in the car, but he also had beer on his.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Yeah, and it very well might pass and I can't... ask you to go answer for the governor.
• So that is a key plank of this bill.
• But thank you for the answers to my questions.
• But thank you for answering my questions. You bet. Thank you, Senator Eckhart.
• I appreciate. you complimenting it, and I think it's a key provision in the bill. does.

Bills: SB26, SB28, SJR36, SB26, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB28

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement

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• Happy to answer questions. Members, any questions of staff?
• So I'm happy to answer any questions.
• And then you can answer if you want.
• Can I answer that, Mr. Chair? Yeah. So when you...” “Thank you. Can I answer that, Mr. Chair?
• So maybe you can answer that. Mr.

Bills: HB2118, HB2181, HB2308, HB2309, HB2402, HB2476, HB2682, HB2698, HB2875, HB2877, HB2903, HB2910

Keywords: mobile food vendors, licensure, food safety, statewide regulations, health standards, zoning, temporary vendors, HB2181, death certificate, death certificates, vital records, funeral establishment, funeral home, human remains, medical certification of death, death registration, state registrar, local registrar, county medical examiner, alternate medical examiner

Summary: The House Commerce Committee heard and advanced several bills. HB 2181, as amended, would extend the deadline for funeral establishments to submit death certificates from 7 days to a maximum of 14 days and clarify that a provider’s medical certification period excludes weekends and holidays. The sponsor and a mortuary owner testified that the current timeline is often difficult to meet because of weekends, holidays, doctor availability, county delays, and family circumstances. Several members said the bill did not fully address the underlying compliance problems, but the committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 6-4-1. HB 2682 would create a DES rental assistance program offering up to two months or $5,000 in aid, with a $5 million general fund appropriation for administration. The sponsor and a tenant advocate described the bill as a short-term bridge to prevent eviction and homelessness, while an industry representative said rental assistance is an effective early intervention tool. Some members raised concerns about limiting eligibility to households with children and about program administration, but the bill passed 7-4. HB 2698 would create a rental assistance study committee to evaluate program effectiveness and repeal in 2028; it passed on a 7-4 vote. HB 2476 would revise CPA certification and reciprocity requirements, creating multiple pathways to licensure and updating related rules and fees. Supporters said it would help address a CPA shortage and align Arizona with other states; after clarification from the sponsor and the State Board of Accountancy, the committee passed it unanimously, 11-0. The committee then heard HB 2308, which would bar dental insurers and certain holding companies from owning dental practices; the Arizona Dental Association supported it as a safeguard against vertical integration, while Delta Dental opposed it as overbroad and burdensome. The bill passed 8-0-3. Finally, the committee began hearing HB 2118 on mobile food vendors and local permitting, with the sponsor and food truck operators arguing for streamlined county/state licensing and reduced local duplication, while a vendor representative warned the proposal could affect existing local ordinances and private-property vendors.

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• I'm happy to answer questions. I actually think Rep.
• Once I get an answer.
• So that's the key issue at stake here, not the.
• Basically, they can answer the question.
• If they don't want to answer the question, they don't have to answer the question.

Bills: HB5141, HB4638, HB2264, HB2035, HB4813, HB4408, HB2684, HB1621, HB2300, HB216, HB3829, HB4466, HB1747, HB2284, HB3614, HB2587, HB3219, HB3318, HB5147, HB4014, HB216

Keywords: lease, state property, public purpose, Travis County, Health and Human Services, pharmaceutical initiative, drug distribution, healthcare services, generic drugs, advanced pharmaceuticals, cost savings, mental health, patient discharge, medical records, health care professionals, substance use, family involvement, chemical dependency, treatment facilities, minor admissions

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• We don't have an answer on that yet.
• We don't have an answer on that yet.
• And the answer is yes, and the answer is it's less than 1%. These are very good.
• And the answer is yes, and the answer is it's less than 1%. These are very good.
• And the answer is it's answer is yes.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• 1894 as one of their five five key 1894 as one of their five five key legislative<00:17:59.880><
• questions for me I'm happy to answer questions for me I'm happy to answer those<00:47:55.680>
• Quaid has come up to attempt to answer your question. Go ahead.
• That's what's key: we've got some more conversations to do.
• That's what's key: we've got some more conversations to do.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Thank you for that answer.
• So that was a key thing.
• Representative Steele, you're going to answer for a question? Thank you, Chair.
• I will attempt to answer it.
• It probably has a very complicated answer. I will attempt to answer it.

Summary: The Health Care Budget Subcommittee met to organize the new term, take roll, and hear introductory presentations from the six agencies under its jurisdiction: the Agency for Health Care Administration, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Department of Children and Families, Department of Elder Affairs, Department of Health, and Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The chair outlined the committee process, including assigning members to review agencies and make budget recommendations. Each agency head gave a high-level overview of their budget, staffing, major programs, and priorities, with recurring themes including Medicaid, long-term care, disability services, child welfare, mental health, aging services, public health, and veterans’ health care. Several agency leaders highlighted recent initiatives and funding priorities. AHCA emphasized Medicaid managed care, provider regulation, Hope Florida, hospital-at-home, and cancer-related efforts; APD discussed iBudget services, Hope Florida, a managed-care pilot, online applications, and forensic care costs; DCF focused on child protection, foster care, adult protective services, food/cash/medical assistance, mental health, and opioid treatment; Elder Affairs highlighted Alzheimer’s services, community-based senior care, guardianship, ombudsman services, and disaster outreach; DOH covered cancer innovation, maternal telehealth, cybersecurity, HIV/hepatitis/syphilis screening, and school nursing; and Veterans Affairs described benefits and health care access for veterans, long-term care, and federal reimbursement. Several speakers also raised concerns about rising costs, provider rates, disaster response, and access to services. The committee heard two public comments from disability advocates about Medicaid redeterminations affecting iBudget waiver recipients and provider payment delays. In response, AHCA and APD said they were coordinating on data sharing, early outreach, escalation processes, and efforts to reduce disenrollments and make recertification smoother. Members then asked questions about provider rates, opioid settlement spending, managed care quality measures, pediatric rare disease grants, group home transparency, senior outreach, ABA services moving into managed care, annual Medicaid recertification, veterans’ service utilization, waiting lists for elder services, and prevention spending. No formal votes were taken during the meeting.

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• And with that, I'll answer any questions, sir. Thank you.
• I'm glad to answer any questions. There is a resource witness here.
• And I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have. are we?
• We need transparency, and transparency is the key to that avenue.
• If you have any questions I'll gladly answer them.

Bills: HB 111, HB1545, HB2145, HB2467, HB2520, HB4136, HB4181, HB4214, HB4218, HB4219, HB4359, HB4437, HB4822, HB111

Keywords: Texas Public Information Act, open records, public records, government transparency, confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, governmental body, Chapter 552, public information law, nonprofit association, quasi-governmental entity, economic development, trade secrets, proprietary information, commercial financial information, Alamo restoration, local workforce board, TDCJ contract facility, civil commitment facility, water supply corporation

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• I'll do my best to answer any questions you may have. Thank you, Chief.
• I'm happy to answer any questions as well.
• Trying to answer any questions. Thank you.
• This bill, happy to answer any questions. Thank you, Director.
• Director Asher and I would be happy to answer questions. Thank you, Mayor.

Bills: HF474, HF218, HF210, HF441, HF691, HF720, HF1068, HF1314, HF1465, HF1860, HF2046, HF1389, HF2404, HF2854, HF2985, HF3128, HF3103, HF778, HF3125

Keywords: HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice, Statuary Hall, United States Capitol, statue replacement, capital investment, general fund appropriation, Minnesota State Capitol, Minnesota State Historical Society, public art, commemorative statue, National Statuary Hall Collection, commissioner of administration, cultural heritage, monument, Washington D.C., HF218, Minnesota, Department of Public Safety

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• providers, starting with the standards of enhanced care coordination, which is the introductory module to key
• doing the standards of enhanced care coordination, which is kind of like the introduction model to key
• And then we also. like the introduction model to key concepts and principles.
• So there are various topics that we've been able to support care providers with and answer questions

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities equity subcommittee met, approved the prior minutes, and heard a presentation from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Cater Center (Care Coordination Assistance, Training, Education, and Resources for Kids). Presenters Toria Haffey and Patty Loza explained that Cater provides training and technical assistance to MassHealth’s Cares for Kids providers serving children with medical complexity, with a focus on enhanced care coordination, family partnership, racial/cultural/linguistic equity, community resources, education systems, shared plans of care, and transition support. They described five e-learning modules, flexible one-on-one and group technical assistance, case review support, and informal virtual “cafes” for providers. They also noted the program has been operating for about two to three years and currently works with five hospital-based providers, including Boston Children’s, BMC, Tufts, NeighborHealth, and Baystate. Committee members asked about the number of families served, the relationship to MassHealth, and whether the model could be expanded beyond Boston-area providers. The presenters said Cater does not track enrollment numbers because that is handled by providers and MassHealth, and they agreed there is room to broaden reach and improve data collection. Members suggested connecting Cater with regional disability and case management networks, the Health Equity Compact, ACOs, and DDS-related contacts. Questions also focused on funding stability amid federal Medicaid cuts and workforce shortages in family engagement roles; Cater said the work remains a priority for MassHealth, though funding is a concern, and acknowledged staffing gaps, especially for family partners with lived experience. After the presentation, the committee discussed a NIH strategic plan for disability health research that had been circulated for future review. Because members had not yet read it, they agreed to place it on the agenda for the next meeting. The meeting then adjourned with no further business.

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• Real quick, and I think this is addressed at the subcommittee meeting, Madam Director, so under key points
• Some key points for your review this morning, as of May 1st, uh, you should be aware of these things
• I don't really expect that you would answer those comments, I mean those questions right away because
• Uh, we, we understand the key is to have the system and to keep it up on a regular basis.

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• answer to that is yes. answer to that is yes. Representative<00:33:10.240> Ammon.
• Um the key care is a little different. Um the key care is a little different.
• questions, I'd be happy to answer them. questions, I'd be happy to answer them.
• I will answer that question.
• I will answer that is in Bedford. I will answer that question. question. question.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• any questions about happy to answer any questions about that.
• Information literacy is a key foundation of AI literacy.
• happy to answer any questions. happy to answer any questions.
• And we share those with key stakeholders.
• When we those with key stakeholders.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And the answer was no.
• So, taken together, the research tells us three key things.
• I wish I could come and say, yes, we've got the answer.
• Young already answered it.
• Mon want to answer that too.

Summary: The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee held an informational hearing on the impact of social media on LGBTQ+ youth, focusing on benefits, risks, and possible safeguards. Chair members framed the discussion around the tension between protecting young people from addictive design, harassment, hate speech, exploitation, and mental health harms while preserving access to affirming resources, community, and crisis support that many LGBTQ+ youth rely on online. Members emphasized that the hearing was meant to inform future policy rather than relitigate prior bills, and several members of the LGBTQ+ Caucus attended or participated. The first panel featured lived experience and advocacy testimony from Madi Roby of Alliance for Trans Youth Rights, Shea Gardner of LGBT Tech, and Casey Pick of the Trevor Project. Roby described social media as essential to exploring identity, finding trans language and safety information, and connecting to Trevor Project resources during a family crisis, while also acknowledging online hate and bullying. Gardner argued that lawmakers should regulate harms more precisely rather than impose broad age-based exclusions, warning that account bans and age-gating could cut off access to community, privacy-protective pseudonymity, and crisis resources. Pick testified that LGBTQ+ youth are more likely than peers to attempt suicide, that social media can be both a lifeline and a risk, and that Trevor Space and other moderated online spaces can improve mental health and reduce isolation; she also cautioned against policies that would push youth into less visible, less moderated spaces. Committee members questioned the witnesses about algorithmic feeds, addictive design, age verification, and whether platforms should be required to do more to protect youth. Several lawmakers distinguished between personalized feeds and addictive features such as infinite scroll and autoplay, and asked for more targeted prescriptions. Witnesses generally supported stronger privacy protections, limits on data collection and use, better reporting and moderation tools, digital literacy, and design changes that reduce harmful engagement patterns without eliminating access to community. The discussion also touched on the loss of LGBTQ-specific 988 services at the national level and the importance of maintaining alternative support pathways. The second panel presented research from Common Sense Media, UC Irvine, Hope Lab, and LGBTQ+ Health Australia. Researchers reported that LGBTQ+ youth often arrive online with higher depressive symptoms and limited in-person support, encounter homophobic and transphobic content at high rates, and may self-censor because of fear of harassment. At the same time, many said social media helps them feel less alone and find affirmation. Dr. Sean Young emphasized a harm-reduction approach, noting that online environments can be designed to support health and that policymakers should measure whether restrictions actually reduce harm or simply displace it. Dr. Amy Green echoed that social media is both harmful and supportive for LGBTQ+ youth, underscoring that the policy goal should be to make youth safer rather than less visible online.

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• This redevelopment represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape a key site in a way that
• This redevelopment represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape a key site in a way that
• That's answers my question. >> Any other questions or comments? >> Thank you very much.
• That's answers my question. >> Thank you. That's answers my question.
• <00:49:54.240> any file and I'm happy to answer any file and I'm happy to answer any questions

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• He added that if you have a quick answer, he has a real quick answer: this is a broader question about
• have uh we don't have enough answers have uh we don't have enough answers amongst<01:20:25.880><
• Yeah, yeah, I'm gonna ask... uh I guess given your that that answer uh I guess given your that that answer
• <03:32:37.920> any deadline so I'd be happy to answer any deadline so I'd be happy to answer
• <04:24:16.600> to unexpectedly I don't know the answer to unexpectedly I don't know the answer

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Yes, answer is yes, right? It is.
• Yes, answer is yes, right? It is.
• I'd be glad to answer any questions you may have.
• There was the answer you gave...
• Or just a simple, you know, ask and answer.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee convened for its first hearing of the 89th regular session, confirmed a quorum, adopted committee rules by a 15-0 vote, and began review of Senate Bill 1, the state budget for fiscal years 2026-27. Chair Huffman outlined the committee’s organization, introduced staff, and described the budget as conservative and focused on one-time investments. She highlighted major SB 1 priorities including property tax relief, full funding for public education formulas, teacher pay, school safety, border security, Medicaid growth, dementia research, energy and water infrastructure, transportation, wildfire suppression, and other capital and public safety needs. Comptroller Glenn Hager presented the biennial revenue estimate, saying the state has $194.6 billion available for general-purpose spending in 2026-27, with a projected $23.8 billion ending balance from the current biennium. He cautioned that revenue growth is returning to more normal levels and that lawmakers should avoid committing short-term surpluses to ongoing expenses. He also explained that the Economic Stabilization Fund is projected to hit its constitutional cap, meaning an estimated $5.6 billion in severance tax and related revenue would remain in general revenue in the upcoming biennium rather than flow into the fund. Senators discussed whether to raise or rename the fund and the implications of keeping more severance-tax revenue in general revenue. The Legislative Budget Board then gave an overview of SB 1 and the budget’s major funding changes. LBB staff explained that the bill is essentially flat at $332.9 billion in all funds, but includes large method-of-finance shifts and major property tax relief. They detailed how prior property tax relief enacted in the 88th Legislature grew from an estimated $18 billion to $22.7 billion because of higher property values and hold-harmless provisions, and said SB 1 continues that relief with a total of $51 billion in ongoing and new property tax support. Members asked extensive questions about the automatic growth in school tax compression, the constitutional homestead exemption, COVID-era federal funding, Medicaid assumptions, and the sunset of the non-homestead circuit breaker. No additional votes or final budget actions were taken beyond adoption of the committee rules.

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• The answer to this this this topic.
• No, that's really good answer.
• I actually have an answer for you, but I think that Jessica will be much better at answering this than
• I actually have an answer for question.
• much better at answering this than I do. much better at answering this than I do.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• When his country called, Jim answered, serving in the United States Army during the Korean War.
• When his country<00:07:39.520> called,<00:07:39.919> Jim<00:07:40.240> answered,
• And when the U.S. entered World War II, Dennis answered the call to serve.
• II, Dennis answered the call to serve. II, Dennis answered the call to serve.
• <04:21:24.720> in and the recommendations will be key in and the recommendations will be key

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• So, I'm happy to answer any questions.
• Um, if you've got answer any questions.
• Can I answer<00:54:09.440> that? answer that? answer that? >> Yeah. >> Yeah.
• Dval could answer questions and Dr. Dr.
• association and I think that this is key association and I think that this is key that<03:21:39.920

Keywords: 1191, senate, all