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• I want to say departments of transportation in Texas, Florida; there may be some other states in there
• quite kind with respect to this provision, but has powers and authorities necessary to implement the chapter

Summary: The subcommittee heard presentations on several GovOps-related budget proposals, beginning with ongoing funding for the California Education Learning Lab. The Learning Lab described its intersegmental grants to UC, CSU, and community college faculty, including AI-related work and a math alignment project, and said the Governor’s proposal would move the program’s home agency to GovOps and restore $4 million annually. The Department of Finance supported the proposal as a way to improve coordination, while the LAO recommended rejecting it, arguing the projects are hard to scale, similar professional development already exists in the segments, and the state should consider saving General Fund dollars. Senators split on the value of the program, with some emphasizing innovation and intersegmental collaboration and others questioning its measurable long-term impact; the item was held open. The committee then reviewed the Office of Civil Rights proposal to implement AB 715 and SB 48 with $3.5 million in 2026-27 and $2.8 million ongoing. GovOps said the office had been set up administratively, positions were being recruited, and it would provide training, technical assistance, and complaint review related to anti-Semitism and other discrimination in TK-12 schools. The LAO had no concerns, but senators raised substantial questions about the office’s placement in GovOps, the lack of guidance while the laws are being implemented, the use of gubernatorial appointees, and whether the staffing structure matches the likely workload across different discrimination categories. GovOps said it would develop guidance, coordinate with CDE, and shift resources as needed once staff are hired, but several members said they were not prepared to support the item as presented; it was also held open. After public comment supporting the California Education Interagency Council, the subcommittee approved vote-only items 11 through 17 and 6 through 10. It then heard from the Office of Data and Innovation on a request for five positions and $1.25 million in reimbursement authority to expand digital service delivery work. ODI described projects such as reducing unauthorized EBT theft and forecasting community water system outages, and said it uses guardrails and contracts to protect sensitive data when working with vendor AI services. The LAO had no concerns, and members generally praised ODI’s small, high-impact role; the item was held open. Finally, the Department of Technology presented on the Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative, reporting that 423 miles are complete, more than 70% of the network has been permitted, and about 5,300 miles are expected to be completed by December 2026, with some work potentially slipping into 2027. CDT said Skyline Technology Solutions had been selected to operate the network and that the third-party administrator, Golden State Net, would continue to support development and later help oversee operations and sales. The LAO noted the project’s progress but raised concerns about the novel three-party structure, accountability, and long-term financial sustainability. Senators questioned the legal basis for the operator arrangement, the revenue outlook, reporting to the Legislature, and whether the network will be self-sustaining; CDT said it expects revenues to cover operations over time and will continue annual and quarterly reporting. The item was left open.

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• weren't enough people to do the job that every broadband area needed, and they were trying to beat Texas
• We had seven subcommittees that worked on the criminal code chapters 30 and 31.

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• I represent nine Navajo chapter houses, the town of Kirtland, and the city of Farmington.
• Renewal funds in the country; Alaska and Texas are the other two.

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• We were actually one of the largest communities here going on the way to Texas, but over the years, we've
• Into, you know, the next chapter of their lives and living on that development, these lots simply need

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• additional tools such as guarantees and things of that nature that will put us on par with Colorado, Texas
• Because I've been trying to find bills and things we've chaptered, and I haven't found them yet.

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• Well, so this report is a legislatively required program evaluation of Laws 2021 Chapter 136 Senate Bill
• And Texas will be picking it up. So really, citizens are not really benefiting in any way.

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• The first thing in planning is a 10-year site plan, which is under Chapter 186, which requires certain
• I wanted to ask about, I guess, in recent years, we have seen brownouts and blackouts in Texas and in

Summary: The committee heard introductory remarks from Chair LaMarca and members, then received presentations on electric utility planning, transportation infrastructure, and broadband deployment. Public Service Commission staff explained how Florida’s utilities plan for reliability and cost through 10-year site plans, demand forecasting, and economic dispatch. The presentation emphasized Florida’s residential-heavy load, growing EV demand, expanding solar and battery storage, continued reliance on natural gas combined-cycle plants, and the role of nuclear power. Members asked about energy efficiency, rates, renewable options beyond solar, cybersecurity, grid resilience, data centers, and small modular nuclear reactors; the witness said efficiency programs are reviewed every five years, utilities must balance reliability and affordability, and large new loads like data centers generally must pay for their own infrastructure needs. Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue described FDOT’s five-year work program, decentralized district structure, and funding mix, noting that the agency is predominantly state-funded and prioritizes maintenance and preservation before expansion. He highlighted record investment levels, major congestion-relief projects, toll-road revenues, seaport and airport partnerships, spaceport investments, workforce and equipment needs, and emerging technology such as advanced air mobility. Members asked about project timing, MPO planning, rail and ferry funding, airport governance, winter storm preparedness, and flooding/sea-level rise; Perdue said faster delivery depends on resources, local governments lead transit operations with FDOT as a capital partner, and coastal and drainage projects are designed around storm surge and resiliency. The Office of Broadband reported on six grant programs supporting infrastructure, community facilities, digital connectivity, and future digital capacity and broadband expansion. Director Leo Garcia said the office has awarded hundreds of millions of dollars across most counties, leveraged significant private investment, and focused heavily on rural areas. He noted that broadband efforts are intended to support telehealth, education, workforce development, and economic growth, and said the state has reduced the number of unserved locations from more than 400,000 to a projected 170,000 after current awards are completed. He also said the office needs additional budget authority for the upcoming digital capacity program and that the larger federal/state broadband deployment program will be used to reach remaining unserved and underserved areas.

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• I'm here representing local Chapter 27, Veterans for Peace, in support of the bill 3655.
• So specifically in Minnesota Statute 169.022, it states in part, 'The provisions of this chapter shall
• shall be applicable and this chapter shall be applicable and uniform<03:19:35.840> throughout
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• in San Antonio, Texas, I was involved<03:35:14.160> with<03:35:14.319> the<03:35:14.479

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• States like Oklahoma, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, Ohio, Arizona, Virginia, and several others have passed
• Louisiana Department of Health and the State Department of Education, in collaboration with the Louisiana chapter
• Stephen Wright, Louisiana chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• Stephen Wright, Louisiana chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Summary: The committee heard a personal privilege update on HB 1227, which Representative DeWitt said would return next week as a proposed HCR for a two-year study of the three-doctor panel after discussions with Dr. Nia Colotta. Better Louisiana also presented its new Leadership Louisiana Health Fellows Program, describing it as a data-driven leadership initiative focused on health care workforce, rural access, chronic disease, and other system issues; members discussed whether the program could also help generate policy research, including on managed care organizations. The committee then considered SB 427 on anatomical gifts. After adopting technical amendments, Senator Presley and Dr. Jeff White explained that the bill would strengthen organ donation law by creating a decision registry that records both yes and no choices, clarifying the legal effect of refusal, and codifying ethical principles such as the dead donor rule. Questions focused on organ viability, registry procedures, minors, and a Monroe case involving a disputed donor designation. Supporters included LOPA and the Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops, and the bill was reported favorably. HB 946, dealing with hospital price transparency and compliance with federal pricing rules, drew extensive testimony. Representative Landry and a witness from Patient Rights Advocate described it as a consumer transparency measure, but the Louisiana Hospital Association opposed the bill’s state-level enforcement and debt-collection provisions. Landry offered an amendment removing the debt-collection and affirmative-defense language, but after debate the substitute failed on a 5-6 vote and the bill was voluntarily deferred. The committee also reported favorably on SB 109, which revises membership qualifications for the Louisiana Emergency Medical Services Commission; SCR 20, urging federal flexibility on Medicaid redetermination for elderly and disabled beneficiaries; SB 216, allowing coroners to rely on licensed practical nurses for medical pronouncements of death; and SB 45, exempting certain gratuitous hospice houses from licensure, with testimony from hospice house operators and supporters. Finally, HCR 71 by Representative Chasson sought an LDH study of how Louisiana’s law and guidance on pregnancy-related emergency medications is working in hospitals, urgent care, and retail settings. Supporters said providers are hesitant to use medications such as misoprostol because of stigma and uncertainty, while opponents from Louisiana Right to Life argued the resolution was unnecessary and could create controversy. The discussion centered on whether the study should be narrowed or made more objective, but no final action on the resolution was reached in the portion provided.

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• . >> I understand. >> Chapter Z is one chapter.
• Chapter double Z is a second chapter and it says under definitions on line 14 in this chapter.
• > chapter.
• Chapter double >> Chapter Z is one chapter.
• . chapter. chapter.

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• , Texas Tech University and Texas State University.
• Texas A&M University.
• Texas.
• Texas is, has our emergent, we have our flagship universities, University of Texas, Texas A&M, but we
• Texas has five.

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• I'm the president of Texas A&M University Central Texas.
• from South Texas.
• , Northeast Texas.
• Texas Task Force 2 that's out of the Dallas area and then we have the South Texas, Texas Task Force 3
• The regional centers, are any in West Texas or South Texas?

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• I'm the president of Texas A&M University Central Texas.
• Is it Westlaco, Texas? Uh, Westlico, Texas, right in your backyard.
• , Northeast Texas.
• we have the South Texas, Texas Task Force 3.
• Uh, the regional centers are any in West Texas or South Texas?

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• Texas Grants, the Texas Educational Opportunity Grants, and Tuition Equalization Grant. Next slide.
• college admissions in Texas.
• It's a huge mutual benefit for both SFA the region in East Texas, rural Texas, and UT systems.
• That's all good for Texas.
• from the Texas-Louisiana border. and a border to the Big Bend region of West Texas.

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• Throughout Texas.
• Texas.
• North Texas.
• As Texas women, we take great pride in elevating the state of higher education in Texas and meeting Texas
• Texas.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

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• for college admissions in Texas.
• That's all good for Texas. It's good for businesses in Texas.
• from the Texas-Louisiana border to the Big Bend region of West Texas.
• And Texas Women's University.
• We'll have the Texas Tech system in as well as, uh, Texas State Technical College.

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• And because God and the Department of Defense have a sense of humor, they stationed him in Texas. 30
• stationed him in Texas. stationed him in Texas. 30<01:13:14.320> years<01:13:14.640> that
• But even in his evening chapter, as he unbuttoned his shirt to check for secrets that might have been
• ,<01:44:17.679> as<01:44:17.920> he even in his evening chapter, as he even in his
• evening chapter, as he unbuttoned<01:44:18.639> his<01:44:18.800> shirt<01:44:19.119>

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Summary: The House convened for Military Appreciation Day with a color guard presentation, the national anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance led by military veterans, and a quorum call. The journal from the prior day was approved, and the chamber then moved out of order to consider a series of resolutions honoring military service and veterans. All of the resolutions taken up in this segment were adopted by recorded vote, generally with unanimous support and no opposing votes, with several members named as co-sponsors after passage. The first resolutions recognized military service broadly and by community: HJR 1004 honored military members, veterans, POWs, MIAs, and Gold Star families; HJR 1005 recognized African-American veterans; HJR 1006 recognized Latina and Latino veterans; HJR 1007 honored Native American veterans and communities; HJR 1008 honored women veterans and women serving in the armed forces; HJR 1009 focused on veterans mental health awareness and proclaimed Military and Veterans Appreciation Day; HJR 1010 honored Colorado veterans of the Vietnam War; HJR 1011 marked the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II and honored Colorado veterans who served in that war; and HJR 1012 honored Korean War veterans. Each was adopted with overwhelming support, typically 59 or 60 ayes and no no votes. The chamber also adopted HJR 1013 honoring Persian Gulf War veterans, HJR 1014 honoring post-9/11 veterans, HJR 1015 recognizing the 58th anniversary of the capture of the USS Pueblo and calling for its return, and HJR 1016 honoring the 10th Mountain Division and Camp Hale. After the votes, the House recessed for sponsor remarks. Speakers from both chambers and invited guests gave tributes emphasizing sacrifice, family service, historical discrimination faced by African-American and Latino veterans, the contributions of Native American code talkers and tribal communities, the importance of mental health support for veterans, and remembrance of Gold Star families and those lost in war.

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• Just maybe to hear from your guys' perception from the Americans for Prosperity chapter on this topic
• Just maybe to hear from your guys' perception from the Americans for Prosperity chapter on this topic
• So, I can tell you as a provider, I run into this weekly with insurance carriers from Texas and Minnesota
• :39.440> insurance<03:06:39.840> carriers<03:06:40.320> from<03:06:41.160> Texas
• <03:06:41.680> and with insurance carriers from Texas and with insurance carriers from Texas

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• , Texas A&M.
• Texas is vast.
• of Texas and is separate from Texas A&M University itself.
• Students from Texas will stay in Texas.
• Its teamwork between West Texas A&M University. and Texas Tech.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

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• public higher education in Texas, and almost a hundred thousand more than the next largest Texas University
• Texas economy.
• Texas Health and...
• Texas.
• State Technical College system, the Texas A&M system, and the Texas A&M agencies.

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