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• Susan, it appears you haven't unmuted yourself. Okay, maybe restart and join the meeting again.
• She has a stormy relationship with her parents, and she decides initially she wants that baby.
• Next we have Adam Finnegan, Five Security Ethics and Immune Tolerance Awareness Initiative.
• I am in Tufts University, the Tufts Prison Initiative, and I'm a...
• I am in Tufts University, the Tufts Prison Initiative.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a lengthy hearing on several juvenile justice and parole-related bills, with much of the testimony focused on H. 2051/S. 1087 to end lifetime parole for juveniles and emerging adults, and H. 1923 to raise the age of juvenile court jurisdiction to include 18-, 19-, and 20-year-olds. Chairs Brandy Fluker-Reid and Lydia Edwards opened the hearing by noting the large number of bills and witnesses, the need to keep testimony moving, and special procedures for incarcerated witnesses and sensitive testimony. They also acknowledged the historic nature of the hearing being chaired by two Black women attorneys. No votes were taken during the hearing itself. Many incarcerated speakers and advocates supported ending lifetime parole, arguing that young people can change, that lifetime supervision creates constant fear of technical violations, and that it undermines rehabilitation, family stability, employment, and reintegration. Several testified about their own trauma, youth, and growth in prison programs, while others emphasized the costs of decades of supervision and the racial disparities in the system. Support also came from elected officials, UTEC, the Transformational Prison Project, United Way, CPCS’s Youth Advocacy Division, the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence, and others, who said juvenile systems are better suited to developmentally appropriate treatment and that the bills would improve public safety and reduce recidivism. There was also opposition, including testimony from family members of a murder victim who argued that lifetime parole should remain for serious violent crimes and that some offenders are not sufficiently rehabilitated. One virtual witness described a family tragedy involving the kidnapping and murder of her infant nephew and warned that ending lifetime parole could remove needed long-term supervision for dangerous offenders. In addition to the juvenile justice bills, the committee heard testimony on H. 1867, a bill related to continuing care for severe mental illness, and H. 2063, which would increase penalties for assaults on correction officers and other prison staff; the correction officers’ union supported H. 2063 and related safety bills. The hearing continued with many more witnesses and bill topics, but no final committee action was announced in the portion provided.

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• 11:30.640> denial certificate initial certificate denial certificate initial certificate denial
• There are a couple of things that can provide an initial break on the process.
• There are a couple of things that can provide an initial break on the process.
• There are a couple of things that can provide an initial break on the process.
• There are a couple of things that can provide an initial break on the process.

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• I think the next week, and that was initiated on Bullard's behalf.
• I'd like to extend appreciation to Governor Stitt for his initial nomination.
• CD2 does not appear to have any residents serving on the committee to the senator's point.

Keywords: 914, all

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• On the southern border, the Texas legislature has been taking an initiative to stop illegal crossings
• As a result of these initiatives, infrastructure such as walls roads and surveillance systems have been
• My name is Bill Lauterbach, and I appear here today on behalf of the On behalf of TXSC Group, Inc., we

Bills: HB195, HB247, HB255, HJR2, HJR4, HJR6, HJR31, HJR34, HB195, HB247, HB255, HJR6, HJR31, HJR34

Keywords: school district, ad valorem tax, local revenue, tax collection, education funding, border security, tax exemption, ad valorem, real property, infrastructure, Texas-Mexico border, ad valorem taxation, farm products, livestock, timber, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer, constitutional amendment

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• casework and criminal-related matters, and now kind of getting back on the same trend line that they appear
• It would appear that the ship has sailed and left the dock, and everybody else is still trying to figure
• of downtime are you looking at uh it of downtime are you looking at uh it would<01:19:31.440> appear
• that the ship is sailed and would appear that the ship is sailed and has<01:19:33.000> left<01
• the conversation now that who initiated the conversation now that generated<01:21:57.679> the

Keywords: 1183, house

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• They cannot make these services just suddenly appear by putting these families in child protection.
• <00:04:12.360> by<00:04:12.519> putting<00:04:12.799> these suddenly appear
• Rather than immediately initiating a child protection response in Dakota County, in order to respond
• This initiative has garnered support from a broad coalition of stakeholders.
• This initiative has garnered support from a broad coalition of stakeholders.

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• We do that through a variety of initiatives that I have listed here.
• Just to finish out with some other initiatives, I know this is of interest to the committee.
• I just wanted to show some numbers from that initial event and several attendees over the course of the
• And that's on your unfunded vacancy rate, which appears on our calculations at 24.8 percent.
• And so I'm really proud that Arlington High School is taking that initiative.

Keywords: 996, all

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• For the inmates who were appearing that day, one of the corrections officers left to take a defendant
• That's different than initiating care, which is a bigger lift.
• You might recall the legislation was sponsored by Senator Ortisi Pino, and initially counties were in
• So what happens at the, the charge, the initial facts as they come in are horrific.
• A lot of groups were opposed to those efforts and initiatives.

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• Well, they will initially be in the baseline because they have to get that certification after they get
• Members, last session I sponsored House Bill 1490, which created the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative
• It adds language to clarify the role of the initiative.
• Members, the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative is really an answer to trying to cut costs.
• They loved her so much that they initially did what my sister wanted.

Bills: HB1106, HB3284, HB541, HB713, HB1403, HB1586, HB1942, HB2070, HB2844, HB2851, HB3151, HB3749, HB3940, HB3963, HB4454, HB4466, HB4795, HB5154, HB5394, SB1357, HB1052, HB4099, HB4638, HB5147

Keywords: child abuse, neglect, gender identity, sexual orientation, child welfare, marriage, family, Texas Commission, family welfare, marriage support, stability, premarital education, child development, strong families, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services, insurance regulation, maternal health

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• Okay, all the initiative, all the it initiatives, all the legislative changes and we surface them up
• We had initially requested rate level positions to help us into or out of business.
• We're going to initially try to take 10 the 15 and then the second year, the 3rd year take up to will
• It was initially attacks auditor, one position in the division of Pmw in transferred to Dge in classified
• it's helpful during the legislative session for maybe drafting initial legislation or certainly reviewing

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• So, operations for the Literacy Institute and Special Education Initiatives.
• On row 98, we have special education initiatives.
• We have a consensus on row 100 for STEAM initiatives. Initiatives with LFC.
• Thank you for that, and I appreciate the clarification to my initial question about the SEG.
• That's a very specific initiative that was started in 2019.

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• Last year, we also initiated PREP and PEP services, and our numbers continue to increase.
• Initially, over $3 billion was awarded for these grants in the early days of the pandemic.
• And also, finally, asking for support for the LGBTQ Health Equity Initiative led by the L.A.
• LGBT Center's ask for the LGBTQ Health Equity Initiative.
• Local to express initial concerns with the direction things were going in DC.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Anyone wishing to speak in front of the committee, please see the sergeant's office and fill out an appearance
• The Governor's recommended budget includes $124.4 million to continue the work of this initiative.
• So the first thing I'd like to highlight is the Florida Cancer Research Initiative.
• not able to initiate a transfusion of blood products until you arrive at a hospital.
• I guess my question is, how do we do this legally without DOH having to initiate rule-changing, initiate

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard a presentation on the governor’s proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget for the health and human services silo, which totals $48.5 billion. Agency leaders outlined major requests for AHCA, APD, DCF, DOEA, DOH, and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, including behavioral health redesign, Medicaid rate changes, developmental disability services, child welfare and opioid programs, senior services, cancer research, public health initiatives, and veterans’ facility and technology needs. The committee also received an overview of the overall state budget, which was described as $117.4 billion, up 1.1% from the current year. AHCA’s presentation focused on $71.6 million for a Medicaid behavioral health redesign, including funding for residential treatment, a serious mental illness waiver, and higher inpatient psychiatric rates for youth, plus $7.1 million to raise private duty nursing reimbursement in fee-for-service Medicaid, $2.5 million for the background screening clearinghouse, and $124.4 million for the Health Care Connection System (FX). APD requested funding to continue moving people off the pre-enrollment list and to support developmental disability centers, a new forensic facility, an electronic health record system, and higher operating costs. DCF highlighted $81.9 million for eligibility and system integrity, $187.5 million for opioid prevention and treatment, $35.5 million for community-based care lead agencies, and $72.7 million to expand behavioral health bed capacity, including 474 new beds at state hospitals. DOEA sought additional funding for Alzheimer’s services, home care, and community care for the elderly. DOH emphasized $278 million for cancer research and innovation, $5 million for food and product safety testing, $5 million for the Florida FIRST blood-on-ambulance initiative, and $5.7 million for a public lab feasibility study. Veterans Affairs requested funds for facility improvements, cybersecurity, and medication management equipment. Members asked detailed questions about several items, especially the proposed changes to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), which would reduce eligibility and the number of people served. Senators and public witnesses criticized the lack of transparency and urged the department to pause the changes and work with stakeholders; the Surgeon General said the issue was driven by funding constraints and federal changes, not a legal barrier, and that the agency was exploring alternatives. Questions also addressed the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity, the Kids Care/CHIP expansion implementation, the cancer research funding structure, and the timeline and cost of the FX system. Public testimony focused heavily on ADAP, with speakers warning that thousands could lose medication access and calling for community involvement and a review of the program’s finances. The committee adjourned after the presentations and questions, with no votes taken on the budget items during this meeting.

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• Um this has never my initial remarks.
• year 2028-29. for service to success initiative, this for service to success initiative, this is<00:
• This was a Senate initiative.
• It initially appeared in the Senate language.
• It was part of our initial desire to get it in here.

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• And he made personal classroom appearances.
• And he made personal<00:25:48.240> classroom<00:25:49.080> appearances.
• He also personal classroom appearances.
• We appear to be will state his inquiry.
• Now, when it came out that he appears.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Um, I you know, I'm happy that this bill appears will progress out and continue to work on it, but my
• Um, I you know, I'm happy that this bill appears will progress out and continue to work on it, but my
• c><00:15:44.720> that<00:15:45.079> this<00:15:45.240> bill<00:15:45.839> appears
• know, I'm happy that this bill appears know, I'm happy that this bill appears will<00:15:46.640>
• Um it was her bill initially. Wanted to make sure she got credit for it.

Bills: SF856, HF4482, HF3672, HF1234, HF4591, HF3554, HF936

Keywords: Inspector General, fraud prevention, state audit, public funds, misuse, transparency, government accountability, HF4482, Minnesota Historical Society, state historic sites, historic site management, historic preservation, county historical society, local historical society, municipality, county government, admission fees, grants-in-aid, site operations, site maintenance

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• We did have one vacant building that appeared to be a strong candidate.
• We did have one vacant building that<00:03:00.480> appeared<00:03:00.959> to<00:03:01.200
• that appeared to be a strong candidate. that appeared to be a strong candidate.
• <00:48:01.599> design<00:48:01.920> plans the development of initial design plans the
• development of initial design plans for<00:48:02.560> a<00:48:02.800> high<00:48:03.040

Keywords: 0:00:01 Call to Order and Roll Call 0:01:19 NKU Capital Project Update 0:38:57 DJJ High Acuity Services Update 1:03:53 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The interim Budget Review Subcommittee for Justice and Judiciary received an update on Northern Kentucky University’s capital project to house the Northern Kentucky Medical Examiner’s Office and the Northern Kentucky Crime Lab in the former Highland Heights Civic Center building on NKU’s campus. NKU and Justice Cabinet staff described the project timeline: the building was identified in late 2022, lease terms were agreed to in early 2023, a pre-construction evaluation agreement was executed in May 2023, the General Assembly authorized $21 million in April 2024, and the lease and construction agreement were finalized in spring 2026. The project is now being prepared for bid, with construction expected to start in August and occupancy targeted for January 2028. About $1 million has been spent so far on design and related investigations. Testimony emphasized that the vacant building was structurally sound but required major upgrades, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roof, windows, a generator, specialized mechanical systems, security, and geothermal work to meet the needs of two separate operations sharing one facility. NKU said it is contributing $3.7 million to the project. Committee members asked about the condition of the building, the urgency of the project, and why the process took so long. Justice Cabinet and real properties officials said the medical examiner’s office had been shut down since roughly late 2017 or 2018, that the state had first sought funding in the 2022 budget for staffing, a lease, and equipment, and that it took time to find a suitable leased location because the facility has highly specialized requirements. Members also asked about operating costs, annual lease costs, and the impact of the office’s absence on families and counties in Northern Kentucky. Officials said the lease cost is based on NKU’s expected maintenance-related expenses, while utilities and staffing are covered through the Office of the State Medical Examiner or Kentucky State Police, with seven medical examiner positions funded in House Bill 500 and two additional KSP positions requested for the crime lab. They explained that, until the new facility opens, bodies from Northern Kentucky are generally transported to Louisville for autopsy, with transportation costs borne by the coroner’s office. No votes were taken, but the committee requested follow-up information, including lease cost numbers and additional details on facility usage and timing.

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• And it appears<00:01:21.119> that<00:01:21.439> the<00:01:21.680> committee<00:01
• like me appears that the committee would like me to<00:01:23.200> walk<00:01:23.520> through
• Uh, in 2000 or 2014, I believe, there was an initial trough of money.
• or 2014, I believe, there was an initial trough<00:21:38.080> of<00:21:38.240> money.
• Now, this is really what I like to call the initial split of the funds.

Bills: HB0105, HB0107, SF0002

Keywords: K-12 education, school facilities, security improvements, public funding, state appropriations, school construction, local government funding, sales tax distribution, municipal funding, economic equity, state revenue, Wyoming Legislature, legislative appropriations, Legislative Service Office, LSO budget, general fund, biennial budget, legislative branch, legislator travel, per diem

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• In the year 2000, when initially approved for the arms-on safety, three in-person visits.
• In fact, we'll learn later on that it appears the court.
• That's the idea, but based on your back and forth with Senator Johnson it appears that if Jane brings
• Senate Bill 2268, relating to disbursement of initial funds under the Texas Energy Fund.
• Senate Bill 2268, relating to disbursement of initial funds under the Texas Energy Fund.

Bills: SJR59, SCR30, SCR46, SB31, SB127, SB324, SB401, SB407, SB467, SB482, SB506, SB529, SB584, SB619, SB636, SB646, SB647, SB659, SB715, SB732, SB735, SB771, SB784, SB800, SB801, SB816, SB1013, SB1026, SB1049, SB1055, SB1065, SB1137, SB1169, SB1181, SB1383, SB1395, SB1410, SB1433, SB1524, SB1531, SB1568, SB1640, SB1666, SB1681, SB1718, SB1754, SB1757, SB1972, SB1980, SB2004, SB2007, SB2041, SB2046, SB2050, SB2075, SB2076, SB2154, SB2173, SB2206, SB2225, SB2253, SB2268, SB2306, SB2308, SB2314, SB2322, SB2330, SB2351, SB2366, SB2371, SB2392, SB2398, SB2476, SB2533, SB2540, SB2544, SB2589, SB2610, SB2623, SB2660, SB2662, SB2693, SB2707, SB2717, SB2722, SB2742, SB2753, SB2779, SB2807, SB2843, SB2844, SB2858, SB2877, SB2880, SB2885, SB2920, SB2938, SB2986, HJR4, HCR35, SJR3, SJR18, SB5, SB260, SB1786, SB914, SB963, SB1197, SB1415, SB1437, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SJR84, SJR59, SCR12, SCR39, SCR46, SCR48, SCR19, SCR30, SCR3, SB2023, SB1433, SB2322, SB2877, SB407, SB1718, SB1395, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB1073, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB1502, SB507, SB1026, SB1434, SB1376, SB1585, SB1772, SB2016, SB1163, SB619, SB1122, SB732, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB261, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB529, SB209, SB2429, SB1999, SB511, SB2309, SB510, SB2253, SB584, SB1085, SB2314, SB2046, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB1524, SB1137, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB517, SB1200, SB1410, SB1845, SB1863, SB2681, SB2200, SB2199, SB1757, SB2050, SB2458, SB2201, SB1055, SB2660, SB2662, SB1065, SB801, SB2533, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB647, SB1721, SB2268, SB2366, SB1013, SB2797, SB2371, SB2383, SB646, SB1169, SB1754, SB2779, SB2004, SB2119, SB2448, SB1777, SB1283, SB2392, SB2076, SB2786, SB2876, SB2284, SB2225, SB1540, SB2920, SB2929, SB1972, SB2540, SB2742, SB2595, SB2217, SB715, SB2330, SB1383, SB500, SB1640, SB2001, SB2080, SB2722, SB506, SB2514, SB2623, SB2753, SB2398, SB1241, SB2927, SB2173, SB2538, SB898, SB467, SB1449, SB2529, SB1531, SB2846, SB2476, SB986, SB1181, SB2075, SB2154, SB2864, SB31, SB2880, SB1359, SB2386, SB771, SB2844, SB2550, SB1351, SB1423, SB1931, SB2245, SB2589, SB2707, SB2807, SB2351, SB410, SB659, SB816, SB2776, SB2693, SB2580, SB1980, SB1886, SB1234, SB739, SB482, SB456, SB127, SB1666, SB2843, SB2801, SB800, SB2055, SB784, SB2986, SB735, SB1012, SB324, SB2926, SB2938, SB2007, SB2138, SB1242, SB2615, SB1049, SB2310, SB1224, SB2972, SB1568, SB2841, SB2885, SB3016, SB2858, SB2610, SB2139, SB1856, SB2035, SB2308, SB2306, SB2041, SB1528, SB1681, SB1141, SB2401, SB2530, SB2375, SB547, SB1266, SB1373, SB1467, SB2069, SB2269, SB2480, SB2544, SB672, SB904, SB2695, SB2891, SB2422, SB2543, SB1854, SB317, SB2539, SB2532, SB2925, SB1250, SB2082, SB2203, SB457, SB2357, HJR4, HB135, HB1109, HCR35, HCR64, SB2721, SB243, SB1285, SB2568, SB1959, SB1442, SB1454, SB2520, SB2541, SB1708, SB1237, SB1844, SB1586

Keywords: education funding, Texas State Technical College System, capital projects, infrastructure, higher education, Birding Capital, Matagorda County, wildlife, conservation, Texas Legislature, Texas beef, cattle industry, agricultural heritage, Texas strip steak, economic growth, SB 31, Life of the Mother Act, Texas abortion law, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment

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• Um, so the general fund appropriations on lines 49 down through line 55 on page two that appear to have
• have<00:49:27.359> been<00:49:28.319> eliminated<00:49:28.960> are that appear
• to have been eliminated are that appear to have been eliminated are actually<00:49:29.599> just
• I will just point out that initially we worked very extensively with the stakeholders in all of these
• But we have worked with many stakeholders in addition to those that submitted letters that may initially

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