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• </c><00:49:14.480><c> burden</c><00:49:14.799><c> of</c><00:49:14.960><c> managing</c> the financial
• burden of managing the financial burden of managing Interstate<00:49:16.880><c> uh</c><00:49:17.440><
• c> compact</c><00:49:17.960><c> supervision</c> This change will also help ensure that the financial
• Is that becoming a financial hardship for them?
• </c> STS is that becoming a financial STS is that becoming a financial hardship<01:04:49.680><c> for<

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

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• You talked about strengthening financial, obvious possibilities and accountability would would be one
• And we've recently made a change to pull our financial monitoring, section it within our organization
• It's not just the financial piece. It's also in the delivery of care.
• It was great to hear you talk about financial responsibility, examining what's been done in the past
• The parents of Eric Miles now to to see see compensation from the South Broward Hospital District by

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• or other compensation from a proposal that is being reviewed by the commission or funded with trust
• The new language says that they have to actually receive financial or other compensation from the proposal
• The new language says that they have to actually receive financial or other compensation from the proposal
• All right, the A2 amendment is adopted. financial interest.
• And so that language financial interest.

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

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• </c><00:24:01.919><c> management</c> um on our statewide financial management um on our statewide financial
• Right now, OA has a program evaluation division and a financial audit division, and we have a special
• audit division, and we have a financial audit division, and we have a special<00:35:42.960><c> reviews
• </c><00:38:02.240><c> or</c><00:38:02.480><c> chief</c><00:38:02.800><c> information</c> chief financial
• or chief information chief financial or chief information officer<00:38:04.000><c> and</c><00:38:04.240

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

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• of speaks for itself, but I just don't think any family should have to choose between their own financial
• When we refer a senior, we clearly disclose to families that we may be compensated by the community if
• Families already receive a disclosure that we may be compensated by our communities.
• Advisors are not compensated on the cost of the community they direct someone to.
• someone else, because there's also a lot of individuals that tend to abuse individuals as far as financial

Committee: House Health and Mental Health

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• On line 52 is a reduction to the workers' compensation direct appropriation, 430,000 each biennium.
• compensation the workers compensation uh<00:03:59.200><c> direct</c> uh direct uh direct appropriation
• Article two contains policy related to financial institutions.
• Article two contains policy related to financial institutions.
• </c><00:51:27.599><c> brokers</c> cut down on abuses by financial brokers cut down on abuses by financial

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

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• This bill also prohibits any person from receiving compensation for referring any individual...” “...
• having the veteran click the submit button while still taking a large slice of the disability compensation
• is, you know,” “...out people who are charging upfront fees, ensuring that a veteran only has to compensate
• No person shall receive compensation for referring any individual to another person. Okay.
• If that were passed, it would limit our ability to provide compensation to lead companies and would also

Committee: House Veterans and Armed Forces

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first went into executive session, where it adopted a House Committee substitute combining House Bills 3078 and 2672 and voted the substitute do pass, with one no vote. It then separately voted House Bill 2362 and House Bill 2588 do pass, each by 16 ayes and one no. During the executive session, one member objected to the combined bill on constitutional equal-protection grounds, while another supported it as a benefit for veterans. In public hearing, Representative Stephanie Boykin presented House Bill 3280, which would create a Missouri specialty license plate for the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran who previously qualified for a disabled veteran plate. She described it as a low-cost way to continue honoring a veteran’s service and family sacrifice. Committee members and a surviving spouse testified in strong support, emphasizing the recognition of spouses’ sacrifices and noting that similar plates exist in other states. No opposition was offered. The committee then heard House Bill 3029, sponsored by Representative Schulte, which would require disclosures and prohibit compensation for referrals in the business of advising or assisting with veterans’ benefits, with penalties for violations. Supporters, including a Missouri veterans service officer, argued the bill was needed to stop unaccredited “claim shark” companies from charging veterans for initial claims and using misleading social media advertising. Opponents, including a representative of Veterans Guardian and a VA-accredited attorney, argued the bill would restrict lawful private-sector assistance, reduce veterans’ choice, and should be narrowed to target bad actors while exempting accredited attorneys and referral arrangements. The hearing also included a presentation on the Missouri Veterans Recognition Program, which provides medals and certificates for veterans of major conflicts, and a presentation on MU Extension’s Veteran REEDS program, which uses literature and discussion to support veterans and first responders through community-based resilience work.

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• This bill also prohibits any person from receiving compensation for referring any individual to another
• having the veteran click the submit button while still taking a large slice of the disability compensation
• House Bill 3029 would clearly define when and how someone can be compensated for helping with veterans
• No person shall receive compensation for referring any individual to another person. Okay.
• If that were passed, it would limit our ability to provide compensation to lead companies and would also

Committee: House Veterans and Armed Forces

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• that was actually performed to see, look into the patients and see how feasible it would be to compensate
• strong coalition of researchers, policy advocates, lawyers, and survivors who sought to create compensation
• strong coalition of researchers, policy advocates, lawyers, and survivors who sought to create compensation
• sustainable education pathways. to develop more robust and financially sustainable education pathways
• involved. ...of providers that are providing this care, and also to provide a more financially viable

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• prepare forecasts, we are analyzing a large amount of data, and the forecast represents the best financial
• Minnesota's in a strong financial position.
• As I close, uh, I want to reinforce that the state of Minnesota is on strong financial footing.
• </c> financial footing. financial footing.
• management and our history of taking actions to keep the state on strong financial footing.

Committee: Senate Finance

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• Assembly Bill 88 by Assembly Member Ta and others, an act relating to student financial aid.
• Assembly Bill 88 by Assembly Member Taw and others, and accolated to student financial aid.
• Assembly Bill 1048 by Assembly Member Chen and an act relating to workers' compensation.
• Assembly Bill 402 by Assembly Member Patel, an act relating to student financial aid.
• Assembly Bill 402 by Assembly Member Patel, an act relating to student financial aid.

Summary: The Assembly convened with a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through a long daily file of bills. Early procedural motions included a failed attempt to suspend the rules for AB 1219, followed by consideration of numerous measures on housing, veterans, education, elections, energy, wildfire prevention, public safety, and consumer affordability. Several bills drew bipartisan support and passed overwhelmingly, including AB 878 on safety accommodations for survivors of violence, AB 948 on school district facility maintenance, AB 81 and AB 88 on veterans’ mental health and student aid, AB 640 on school board fiscal training, AB 660 on housing permit timelines, AB 1048 on workers’ compensation billing disputes, AB 1119 on dual credentialing, AB 1172 on inhalable anti-seizure medication access, AB 1227 on wildfire prevention, AB 1285 and AB 696 on lithium-ion battery safety, AB 1417 on offshore wind transparency, AB 1530 on disaster recovery assistance, and AB 353 on affordable home internet. Some measures drew opposition or more divided votes, including AB 704 on sealing certain misdemeanor records, AB 1249 on early voting access, AB 1280 on thermal energy incentives, AB 1448 on offshore oil protections, AB 380 on price gouging, AB 402 on Cal Grant increases, AB 1074 on CalWORKs reunification, and AB 1084 on expedited gender-change and name-change court orders. The Assembly also granted reconsideration on AB 435, a child passenger safety bill, and passed it after debate on the five-step safety-seat standard. The floor debate featured recurring themes of affordability, housing, wildfire preparedness, election access, veterans’ services, and public safety. Supporters of the election bill AB 1249 argued it would simply add a Saturday early-voting option in non-VCA counties, while opponents raised concerns about verification and county staffing. AB 30, authorizing E15 gasoline in California, was presented as an urgency measure to lower fuel costs and passed unanimously on the urgency and the bill. AB 1466 on groundwater disputes was also taken up, with the author arguing it would reduce frivolous litigation and better represent all water users; the vote was 42 ayes and 17 noes. After completing the file, the Assembly recessed for lunch, later returned, and continued with additional file items, with many measures passing on strong bipartisan votes.

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• have the highest responsible bidder be selected for a concessions contract, but there are other financial
• bids are solicited, the contract must be awarded to the responsible bidder offering the highest compensation
• to a competitive solicitation, a concessions contract may be entered by negotiation of adequate compensation
• bids are solicited the contract must be awarded to the responsible bidder offering the highest compensation
• A concessions contract may be entered by negotiation of adequate compensation.

Committee: Joint Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency

Summary: The task force first approved the March 25, 2026 minutes as amended, including a correction removing language that suggested the auditor’s office would contract with a security vendor. Members then moved to a bill draft on concessions (LC 27.0161.00000), which would raise the competitive solicitation threshold from $25,000 to $50,000, allow requests for proposals in addition to bids, clarify that proceeds go to the entity’s operating fund or general fund, and make other technical updates. OMB explained the draft and answered questions about scope, fragmentation, vendor restrictions, school districts, and whether concession proceeds could be directed to nonprofits; OMB said the draft could be refined further, including clarifying covered entities and contract length. No vote was taken on the draft during the discussion. OMB also reported on other survey items. It said a proposal to broadly allow agencies to create pre-qualified architect/engineering/land surveying vendor pools would not move forward, because the existing authority is working well for the agencies that already have it. On legal notices, OMB said it has been working with the North Dakota Newspaper Association on modernization, including an ADA-compliant online notice system and possible statutory updates to reflect changing technology and notice definitions. On click-through agreements for routine IT purchases, OMB and the Attorney General’s office said policy clarification—not statutory change—was enough, and the $20,000 threshold was intended to distinguish low-dollar adhesive contracts from purchases where terms can be negotiated. The committee also heard that OMB and the Center for Distance Education had resolved questions about alternate procurements and food/beverage expenditures through existing policy, so no statutory changes were needed there. North Dakota University System representatives gave a brief update on ongoing collaboration with OMB on statutory efficiency ideas, including concessions and surplus property. Finally, the task force discussed a draft on requirements for new or expanded spending programs, which would require agencies to identify purpose, expected benefits, alternatives, success measures, and full implementation costs, and would require reporting on outcomes over time. Members debated whether OMB or Legislative Council should collect and report the information, how to use the new program evaluators, whether real-time dashboards should be used, and how to choose which programs to evaluate; staff from Legislative Council said they would work with OMB and the auditor’s office to revise the draft and process.

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• It comes at an immediate administrative and financial cost to our institution.
• The $250,000 is for compensating ranchers and also for being able to work with Game and Fish on wolf
• And this helps the ranchers get compensated for their losses.
• So we have used a small portion of that, but to date, almost in its entirety, the program that compensates
• So we have used a small portion of that, but to date, almost in its entirety, the program that compensates

Committee: House House Appropriations Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee first took up HCR 2047 and the identical companion H.R. 2002, both of which would direct state communications to use the terms Judea and Samaria instead of West Bank and affirm the historical, biblical, and legal legitimacy of those names. The sponsor and several proponents, including Jeff Schwartz, Jason Morris, Rabbi Pinchas Alouche, and Jake Bennett, argued that the language is historically accurate and that “West Bank” is a political term that erases Jewish history. No one testified against either measure. HCR 2047 passed 10-6, and H.R. 2002 passed 11-6, both with due pass recommendations. The committee then heard HB 2554, which would establish a biennial state budget process and biennial capital planning, shifting agencies to submit budget requests every other year and requiring the governor to propose a two-year executive budget. Sponsor Rep. Joseph Chaplik said the bill would make government smaller, more disciplined, and more efficient, reduce long budget sessions, and restore a part-time legislative model. JLBC staff provided historical context on Arizona’s past annual and biennial budgeting systems and noted that second-year budgets are often modified for revenue and caseload changes. Several members raised concerns about legislative leverage, flexibility, and whether the change would be constitutional or practical. The bill received a do-pass recommendation after debate. Next, HB 2014, as amended, would require ADEQ and the Department of Agriculture to study gasoline blend emissions and feasibility for seasonal fuel sales in certain areas, with appropriations for the studies. Sponsor Rep. Lisa Fink said the bill responds to fuel vulnerability in Maricopa County and possible supply disruptions tied to California refinery closures. Some members supported the concept but voted present or no, citing prior stakeholder work, cost, and uncertainty about whether the studies would change outcomes. The amended bill passed with a do-pass recommendation. HB 2180, as amended, appropriated funding for the AZ Reach hospital transfer program; Rep. Julie Willoughby and AZ Reach representatives said it helps rural hospitals transfer patients efficiently and keeps clinicians at the bedside. The committee adopted an amendment reducing the appropriation from $2.5 million to $500,000, and the bill passed with a due pass recommendation after testimony from rural health providers. Finally, HB 2156, as amended, appropriated $250,000 to the livestock compensation fund to help ranchers with wolf depredation losses and conflict-avoidance measures. Game and Fish staff said the existing federal funding is unstable and insufficient, and the state fund helps compensate ranchers in rural Arizona. Some members supported the fund but opposed using general funds, citing budget constraints, transparency concerns, and wildlife conservation priorities. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill with a due pass recommendation. The meeting adjourned after the final vote.

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• fire zones, and we've heard firsthand from constituents, friends, and family about the overwhelming financial
• Instead, it puts in place reasonable caps on consultant compensation and requires full transparency so
• However, we believe that prospective regulation of them, particularly when it comes to consultant compensation
• , the total amount and the length of time that they can be compensated on that, deserve some reasonable
• Beyond the financial burden, this is levied on a narrow portion of Californians, while all Californians

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on public health, wildfire recovery, local finance, transportation, and rural health care. SB 1124 by Senator Archuleta would require the California Department of Public Health to create and post signage at tobacco retail locations about lung cancer screening eligibility. The author and a UC San Diego thoracic surgery resident testified that lung cancer screening is underused because many Californians do not know it exists, while retailers and convenience store groups raised implementation concerns about sign size, store space, and notice before penalties. Members discussed penalties and screening access, and the author said he was willing to reduce the penalty in later amendments. The bill passed 4-0 and was sent to the Committee on Health. The committee also considered several disaster-related tax measures. SB 1352 by Senator Valadao and Senator Allen would clarify that wildfire victims can rebuild homes up to 110% of the original size without losing their Proposition 13 base-year value, and it received support from the Los Angeles County Assessor, the California Association of Realtors, and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. SB 1343, presented by Senator Allen on behalf of Senator Dahle, would create a $4,000 income tax credit for sales tax paid on furniture and appliances purchased after a disaster for a primary residence; the chair raised concerns about administration and benefits flowing to higher-income households, and CTA opposed. Both bills were approved and sent to Appropriations, with SB 1352 passing 5-0 and SB 1343 passing 5-0 after committee amendments were accepted. SB 1172 by Senator Hurtado would place limits and transparency requirements on consultant compensation in local tax-sharing agreements, responding to examples from Shafter and Dinuba where local revenue was allegedly diverted to consultants. The city of Shafter, League of California Cities, and California Retailers Association supported the bill, while some members worried it could infringe on local control; the author and sponsor argued it would protect local tax dollars without eliminating local discretion. The bill passed 4-0 and went to Appropriations. SB 1408 by Senator Arreguín would authorize Contra Costa Transportation Authority to place a countywide sales tax measure of up to 1% on the ballot to continue transportation funding; supporters included transit agencies and county officials, while Howard Jarvis and the Contra Costa Taxpayers Association opposed. The committee emphasized that the measure only lets voters decide, and the bill passed 4-1. The committee also took up SB 1404 by Senator Stern, which would restore a fee on property owners in state responsibility areas to help fund Cal Fire wildfire prevention and suppression, with the author saying he wanted to reduce administrative costs and work on hardship protections. NRDC and PG&E supported the concept, while rural county representatives, Howard Jarvis, and Butte County opposed, arguing the fee would unfairly burden rural and fixed-income residents and function like a tax. Members split over affordability and local impacts, but the bill passed 4-1. Finally, SB 1102 by Senator Dodd would create a $2,000 tax credit for frontline nurses working in rural hospitals; supporters said it would help retention and access to care in underserved areas, and the bill passed 5-0 after committee amendments were accepted. The consent calendar and other listed bills were also approved on unanimous or near-unanimous votes.

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• And thanks to their financial support here at FDI and FCDI, myself and many others were able to qualify
• Sustained investments in teacher compensation and retention are the best way to make sure educators are
• I urge you to make sure that certification reform is aligned with 100% commitment to compensation and
• Stability, respect, and competitive compensation should be the ultimate goals for recruitment and retention
• In our performance funding for universities to take with greater agency and to financially motivate them

Bills: S1062 , S1718 , S7038

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education

Keywords: speech education, debate, high school, Florida Debate Initiative, civics, competitive teams, student participation, educational advancement, educator preparation, certification, professional development, temporary certificate, military service, collaboration, teaching effectiveness, education, Florida College System, tuition waivers, vocational rehabilitation, state universities

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• to not be retroactive, and it would now impact presumptive parolees, which also would reduce the financial
• Florida's criminal justice system is already overburdened, and the financial cost of prosecuting death
• As you've heard in this committee through Senator Bradley's bill on the wrongful incarceration compensation
• As you've heard in this committee through Senator Bradley's bill on the wrongful incarceration, compensation
• , is in a car crash and they're injured, and they're physically injured, they can also receive compensation

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice considered and reported favorably a series of criminal justice, corrections, and public safety bills. Among the measures approved were SB 468, increasing penalties for fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement and allowing impoundment of involved vehicles; SB 1136, tightening age-related criminal offense provisions and clarifying that ignorance or misrepresentation of a victim’s age is not a defense in covered cases; SB 144, which was described as a broad public safety measure addressing law enforcement tools, AI/body camera use, concealed carry licensing exemptions for law enforcement, blood testing after exposure incidents, and related matters; and SB 1782, creating a dangerous excessive speeding offense for extreme speeding conduct. The committee also approved SB 964 on objective parole guidelines, SB 1450 giving law enforcement discretion on immediate arrest of individuals with significant medical conditions in nursing home or assisted living settings, SB 612 closing a loophole related to charging minors in drug-distribution deaths, SB 1838 protecting court officials from tampering, harassment, and retaliation, SB 776 adding an aggravating factor for assassination or attempted assassination of a head of state, and SB 716 imposing mandatory minimums for certain sexual offenses committed by registered sex offenders or predators. Several bills drew notable testimony and debate. SB 1804, which would make sex trafficking of a child under 12 or a mentally incapacitated person a capital offense, received strong support from the sponsor and some members who argued it was needed to address the most heinous trafficking cases, but it also drew opposition from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and others who argued the death penalty should not be expanded to non-homicide crimes and would be unconstitutional, costly, and retraumatizing to victims. SB 1604 on corrections, which included provisions on inmate litigation, limitations periods, tracking devices, and involuntary mental health treatment, prompted questions about inmate rights, accountability, and possible abuse; the sponsor said the bill was intended to balance access to claims with institutional safety and to continue refining the language. SB 1838 also drew concerns from criminal defense lawyers about possible unintended effects on attorneys, and the sponsor said he would work on clarifying the language. The committee adopted amendments on several bills, including a substitute amendment to SB 144 that removed some provisions for further work, added first responder-related provisions, and adjusted motor vehicle kill-switch language; an amendment to SB 1136 changing the age threshold and refining luring/enticement language; a strike-all amendment to SB 964 limiting retroactivity and focusing on presumptive parolees; and a delete-all amendment to SB 1604 that revised multiple provisions, including tracking devices and consecutive sentencing under 10-20 Life. Most bills were reported favorably by roll call, with SB 776 and SB 1804 passing despite recorded no votes from some members. The chair closed by noting it was the committee’s final meeting of the session and thanked members before adjournment.

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• AND WE'RE ARE ASKING IN THIS BILL TO RECOGNIZE THAT IMPERFECT RESULT OF OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM AND COMPENSATE
• SERVICES FROM THE DATE OF DEATH, LOSS OF COMPANIONSHIP AND GUIDANCE EMOTIONAL PAIN AND SUFFERING AND COMPENSATION
• THE TRUTH IS WE ALREADY DO YOU EXPECTANT PARENTS HAVE THE RIGHT UNDER LAW TO SEEK JUSTICE AND COMPENSATION
• LAW WHICH WOULD PUT PEOPLE SEEKING ABORTION CARE AND LOVED ONES AT RISK OF HARASSMENT ABUSE AND FINANCIAL
• SENATOR GRALL EVEN TALKED ABOUT THE CARE OF THE PARENTS OF THIS CHILD, THAT THERE IS A FINANCIAL ASPECT

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• That would be financially kind of worthwhile for us while helping this small community actually reduce
• That would be financially kind of worthwhile for us while helping this small community actually reduce
• system is not currently serving another customer, that it might be reasonable to provide some compensation
• to the system for... ...customer, that it might be reasonable to provide some compensation to the system
• already making twice as much money on reselling the water we sell to the county, so it's not in their financial

Committee: House Utilities

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• under the Employees Retirement System of Texas, refer to the Committee on Pension Investments and Financial
• Relating to the compensation of the distributed renewable generation owner and certain areas outside
• Harrison relating to the required posting of a government entities or employee contracts to the compensation
• certain documents related to a home equity loan. of the Committee on Pensions, Investments, and Financial
• Refer to the Committee on Pensions, Investment and Financial. Services.

Bills: HCR21 , HCR22 , HCR23 , HCR24 , HCR25 , HCR26 , HCR27 , HCR31 , HCR41 , HCR42 , HCR43 , HCR44 , HCR45 , HCR52 , HCR53 , HCR66 , HCR67 , HCR73 , HR8 , HR10 , HR13 , HR20 , HR21 , HR50 , HR59 , HR61 , HR71 , HR74 , HR79 , HR84 , HR86 , HR90 , HR91 , HR102 , HR103 , HR107 , HR113 , HR125 , HR126 , HR132 , HR142 , HR145 , HR149 , HR150 , HR152 , HR167 , HR179 , HR181 , HR183 , HR186 , HR192 , HR196 , HR199 , HR207 , HR211 , HR212 , HR213 , HR216 , HR249 , HR256 , HR259 , HR261 , HR263 , HR272 , HR281 , HR285 , HR294 , HR295 , HR300 , HR305 , HR311 , HR313 , HR315 , HR316 , HR323 , HR331 , HR339 , HR340 , HR346 , HR349 , HR352 , HR357 , HR358 , HR360 , HR363 , HR374 , HR377 , HCR20 , HCR28 , HCR30 , HCR32 , HCR49 , HR14 , HR15 , HR19 , HR23 , HR24 , HR25 , HR26 , HR27 , HR29 , HR47 , HR48 , HR55 , HR56 , HR66 , HR85 , HR92 , HR93 , HR95 , HR96 , HR140 , HR155 , HR164 , HR204 , HR241 , HR242 , HR250 , HR253 , HR260 , HR262 , HR265 , HR279 , HR310 , HR312 , HR328 , HR332 , HR359 , HR362 , HR367

Keywords: recognition, award, petroleum industry, leadership, community service, HCR 22, House Concurrent Resolution, Texas Legislature, commendation, honorary resolution, Dr. James Olson, James Olson, University of Texas Permian Basin, UT Permian Basin, psychology professor, 50 years of service, faculty recognition, academic award, Piper Professor Award, Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award

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• There are financial issues.
• So your concern is that there's going to be a financial burden on all this.
• A financial burden on all this? Is that what I'm getting?
• Yes, Senator, a potential increase in the financial burden. So are there guardrails?
• Yes, Senator, a potential increase in the financial burden. So are there guardrails?

Committee: Senate Education