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• This is the non-competitive tax credit program at TDHCA, and it's the bond program; it's coupled with
• bonds.
• Up to 80% of median family income, all of these developments are used with local tax-exempt bonds, and
• some are used with state tax-exempt bonds for the supplemental financing in the capital stack.

Bills: HB164, HB411, HB627, HB 1226, HB1677, HB1865, HB1997, HB2985, HB3462, HB4188, HB4685, HB4840, HB5370, HB5424, HB5466, HB5509, HB5660, HB5673, HB164

Keywords: migrant labor, housing regulations, civil penalties, complaints, occupants' rights, remediation, education, retaliation, housing, rental regulation, municipal authority, local government, leasing, housing regulation, local control, rental properties, leasing laws, landlord, tenant rights, municipal regulation

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• This is the last of our extensions from the State Parks bond issue contracts.
• Parks bond issue contracts, so it won't be RFP'd again.
• that we have used in the past, so we could use them for some future work, but probably not for the bond
• issue. but probably not for the bond issue.

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• needs trust in Clearwater lose over $100 million, and this bill has language in it saying that the bonds
• needs trust in Clearwater lose over $100 million, and this bill has language in it saying that the bonds
• The amendment also authorizes ...for compensation that may exceed the district's salary schedule.
• The secret police of five people has given too much authority according to this bill.
• This secret police of five people has given too much authority according to this bill.

Bills: S0002, S0006, S0018, S0026, S0028, S0050, S0178, S0326, S0538, S0786, S1004, S1096, S1178, S1366, S1632, S1634

Keywords: negligence, settlement, appropriation, highway safety, damages, law enforcement, child welfare, injury compensation, Department of Children and Families, compensation, law enforcement accountability, personal injury, motorcycle accident, Department of Transportation, legal claim, police negligence, monetary compensation, civil rights, city liability, veterans

Summary: The committee heard a series of bills, most of them claims or civil-law measures, and reported each favorably. Among the bills approved were SB 326 on curators of estates, SB 1096 clarifying filing deadlines under the Florida Civil Rights Act, SB 28 and SB 26 on claims against the City of Lakeland and the estate of Mark Legata, SB 6 involving a DCF-related claim for Layla Estrada/Sapphire Williams, SB 786 creating a nonjudicial process for closing trusts, SB 18 and SB 2 on claims involving the estate of McKenzie Navarre and Daniel Mosley, and SB 50 expanding veterans’ courts statewide. The committee also approved SB 538 on extracurricular activities, SB 1004 on pet sales and financing disclosures, and SB 1366, the sovereign immunity bill, which was presented as a starting point for negotiations with the House over higher claims caps and related provisions. Most of these bills were explained by sponsors as clarifying existing law, modernizing procedures, or resolving uncontested claims, and several had support from affected organizations or individuals; some also drew opposition or concerns from speakers, especially on trust notice issues, sovereign immunity, and the scope of the extracurricular and pet-sale bills. Several bills were amended before passage. SB 326 was narrowed by removing a section and changing reporting language for curators. SB 786 received a technical clarification amendment, while SB 18 removed an unneeded Medicaid-related section. SB 50 on veterans’ courts drew broad support from veterans’ groups and criminal-justice organizations. SB 538 on extracurricular activities was amended multiple times to address home education eligibility, activity fees for homeschool participants, technical cross-references, and compensation for extracurricular sponsors. SB 1004 was supported by animal-welfare advocates and consumer-protection interests. SB 178 on athletics in public K-12 schools was amended to limit the bill to head coaches, require personal funds, and allow similar bylaws by other athletic associations; it passed after discussion of a Miami Northwestern coaching controversy. The committee also took up two major policy bills with substantial testimony and questions. SB 1178 on foreign influence would create a state framework for foreign-agent registration, restrict gifts and contracts tied to foreign countries of concern and designated foreign terrorist organizations, limit certain sister-city and university linkage activities, and increase penalties for crimes committed to benefit foreign governments or terrorist groups; supporters framed it as a national-security and transparency measure, while the sponsor withdrew one amendment before passage. SB 1632 on ideologies inconsistent with American principles generated the most extended questioning, especially about its domestic-terrorism designation process, references to Sharia law, notice and due-process protections, and potential effects on students and speech; supporters argued it targets conduct, not belief, while opponents warned it could chill protected activity and unfairly target Muslim communities. The committee heard many public speakers on both sides, but no floor debate followed before the bill was moved forward.

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• You authorized 162.5 million in a state contingency fund in case federal SNAP funding was not received
• In New Mexico, it's administered by the Health Care Authority.
• First, state healthcare authority staff do an audit.
• That's where they're not pulling in their bond... ...funds for their operations.
• them to dip into this and actually give them authority.

Keywords: 996, all

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• This can potentially create parasocial bonds that displace real relationships and the connection and
• It was originally authored by Rep.
• It was originally authored by Rep.
• It was originally authored by Rep.
• It was originally authored by Rep.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Is it due passed by the author? Seconded by the chair. Will there be questions of the author?
• Do pass by the author. Seconded by the center. Will there be questions of the author?
• My house author may have, but I am not sure.
• Seconded by the author, seconded by the chair. Will there be questions of the author?
• Do pass by the author, second by Senator Coleman. Would there be questions of the author.

Bills: HB1979, HB1225, HB3931, HB4454, HB3849, HB1746, HB3720, HB4275, HB4300, HB3586, HB2268, HB3755, HB4117, HB4294, HB3650, HB4298

Keywords: early childhood education, task force, governance structure, healthcare access, stakeholder engagement, quality services, vital records, birth certificate, birth registration, biological sex, sex designation, male, female, nonbinary, gender identity, X marker, transgender, vital statistics, State Department of Health, State Commissioner of Health

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• They don’t have administrative penalty authority like the PUC or the TCEQ does.
• Any questions for the author? Public testimony is now open for Senate Bill 2662.
• Um, this bill will give them that clear authority.
• If they have the authority, what do you think the values would be?
• bonds.

Bills: SB1169, SB1285, SB1583, SB1611, SB1898, SB1976, SB2160, SB2161, SB2658, SB2661, SB2662, SB2692, SB1055, SB1359, SB2660

Keywords: water service, sewer service, public utility, joint operation, infrastructure, municipality, compliance, SB 1285, bats, bat protection, wildlife protection, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Parks and Wildlife Code Section 63.101, hunting bats, bat possession, bat sales, bat trade, pest control, licensed pest control professional, animal control officer

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• Any questions, members, any questions to the author.
• This bill will give them that clear authority.
• Into that trap of who does what and who has authority over the DCP.
• If they have the authority, do you think IOUs would do it?
• Relating to the public utilities agents providing authority to issue bonds, providing authority to impose

Bills: SB 1169, SB 1285, SB 1583, SB 1611, SB 1898, SB 1976, SB 2160, SB 2161, SB 2658, SB 2661, SB 2662, SB 2692, SB 1055, SB 1359, SB 2660

Keywords: water service, sewer service, public utility, joint operation, infrastructure, municipality, compliance, SB 1285, bats, bat protection, wildlife protection, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Parks and Wildlife Code Section 63.101, hunting bats, bat possession, bat sales, bat trade, pest control, licensed pest control professional, animal control officer

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• It also clarifies that a waiver or release is authorized as the receipt of funds rather than a payment
• Second, Florida already benefits from an extensive network of manufacturer-authorized repair providers
• Today I come before you asking for your support for CS for SB 1378, which authorizes a court to order
• The bill designates independent sanctioning authorities as qualified entities for participation in the
• Senators, pursuant to Rule 2.10, the President has authorized the committee to meet until 1:30.

Summary: The Rules Committee took up a large agenda of bills, with many measures reported favorably after brief explanations, amendments, and testimony. Early bills included CS/SB 658 on lien waivers and releases, which was amended to preserve enforceability despite form differences and then passed; CS/CS/SB 736 on brownfields redevelopment, which drew support from business and redevelopment interests and passed; and CS/SB 1002 on utility service restrictions, which was amended to bar certain building or fire code provisions affecting fuel-source choices and then passed despite opposition from environmental advocates. The committee also advanced CS/CS/SB 1132 on right-to-repair for certain equipment, where manufacturers, dealer representatives, and industry groups warned the bill could undermine dealer networks and existing repair programs, while supporters argued it would improve consumer access and help farmers and equipment owners. The bill still passed. Other measures reported favorably included CS/SB 1378 on restitution for leaving the scene of property-damage crashes, CS/CS/SB 768 on foreign-country controlling interests in health care licensing, CS/SB 772 on school access to glucagon for diabetes emergencies, CS/SB 1400 on removal of nonconsensual altered sexual depictions, and CS/SB 1696 on transportation network company impersonation and transit funding. A major portion of the meeting focused on affordable housing. CS/SB 1730, a follow-up to the Live Local Act, made several changes to zoning, height, density, parking, moratorium, and enforcement provisions, with members raising concerns about parking reductions, attorney’s fees, local control, and impacts in the Keys and other sensitive areas. Supporters said the bill closes loopholes and improves workforce housing implementation, while some witnesses urged additional exemptions for areas of critical state concern. The bill was reported favorably after amendment. Later, the committee considered several bills from Senator Leak, including CS/SB 576 on service of process, CS/SB 606 on public lodging and food service establishments, and CS/SB 1164 on electronic delivery of landlord-tenant notices. CS/SB 606 drew substantial debate over whether hotels and extended-stay properties should be able to remove nonpaying guests without treating them like residential tenants; the sponsor said the bill clarifies transient occupancy and removes mandatory arrest provisions, and it passed. CS/SB 1164, which allows email notice delivery by agreement, passed despite concerns from tenant advocates that the bill should include clearer consent and safeguards. The committee also approved CS/SB 1374 on school district reporting of educator arrests and misconduct, CS/SB 940 on third-party restaurant reservation sales, and began hearing CS/SB 1690 on surrendered infants, which would authorize infant safety devices or “baby boxes” as a legal surrender option, with supportive testimony from proponents describing crisis situations and the need for anonymous surrender options.

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• created something very similar, but it was something that they had done individually within their authority
• created something very similar, but it was something that they had done individually within their authority
• But no university should have their students trauma-bonded because of gun violence.
• Seeing no one on... ...students' trauma-bonded because of gun violence.
• Because of gangs, drugs, hate, the authorities turning their eyes away from criminal acts on our streets

Bills: SB156

Keywords: gun violence, firearm safety, special counsel, data collection, community initiatives, grants, Attorney General, public safety, suicide prevention, 909, all

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• Our staff, as I mentioned, right now we're at 23,447 full-time authorized positions. 79% of those are
• Only the commission has the authority to release individuals to parole or conditional medical release
• With the Legislature's additional authority to further define that structure, we have a system that is
• We've worked with the immigration authorities for years. We have not stopped working with them.
• try to hold them in secure detention, awaiting a trial, or whether they can be safely released on bond

Summary: The Justice Budget Subcommittee met for an introductory overview of the justice budget and the major agencies within it. Chair Maney explained that the committee would hear broad presentations rather than detailed budget questions, and the first panel included the Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Corrections, Commission on Offender Review, Department of Law Enforcement, Office of the State Courts Administrator, and the Attorney General’s Office. Each agency described its mission, staffing, budget, and major responsibilities, with repeated emphasis on public safety, rehabilitation, staffing shortages, technology needs, and the importance of mental health services and education in reducing recidivism. Secretary Hall described DJJ’s prevention-to-aftercare continuum, including civil citation, detention, probation, and residential commitment programs, and highlighted reductions in juvenile arrests and commitments. Secretary Dixon said DOC’s biggest issues are staffing, overtime, and inflation, while noting progress in education, reentry, and a low recidivism rate. FDLE Commissioner Glass outlined the agency’s investigative, forensic, intelligence, and protective functions, including work on fentanyl enforcement and crime reporting systems. The State Courts Administrator emphasized the judiciary’s constitutional role, case volume, and challenges in providing interpreters, experts, and technology support. Chief Deputy Attorney General Guard described the office’s litigation, criminal appeals, consumer protection, and opioid recovery work, especially defending state laws and recovering opioid settlement funds. Members then asked questions about prison conditions, immigration enforcement, court filing fees, crime reporting, staffing ratios, and transnational gangs. Agency leaders responded that they were not aware of ICE contracts in some cases, that FDLE works with immigration authorities and detention facilities under existing authority, and that filing fees are a legislative policy decision. The committee also heard from the Justice Administrative Commission, prosecutors, public defenders, guardian ad litem, regional conflict counsel, and capital collateral regional counsel, who focused on indigent representation, dependency and death penalty cases, and persistent staffing and retention problems. No votes were taken, and the meeting concluded after the presentations and questions.

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• And he said, you cannot use drugs when you're out on bond.
• He said, you cannot use drugs when you're out on bond.
• And he said, you cannot use drugs when you're out on bond.
• He said, you cannot use drugs when you're out on bond.
• It would also authorize the Attorney General to seek immediate injunctive relief to enforce specific

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• One really important amendment granted DOLA some explicit authority for temporary rentals for units,
• them and limited resources they feel that um this is a really important measure to create a stronger bond
• <01:21:02.760> between<01:21:03.520> parents create a stronger bond between parents
• create a stronger bond between parents and<01:21:04.560> teachers<01:21:05.440> and<01
• Message from the governor: Honorable members of the Colorado Senate, pursuant to the authority vested

Keywords: 981, all

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• Uh, members, any other questions for the bill author? OK.
• We met about this and they authorized us to come to Austin to speak for them.
• I know the, uh, the committee and the, the bill author welcome your input.
• So I, I encourage you to make contact with the, the author of the bill.
• OK, members, any questions for the bill author? OK.

Bills: HB15, HB171, HB204

Keywords: flood risk, campground, safety regulations, civil penalty, guest safety, Harris County, flood control, governance, expansion, public health, local governance, environmental management

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• System for bond debt service and tunnel repair.
• This bill takes away that authority, which is one of the implementing authorities for the Chapter 72
• This bill takes away that authority, which is one of the implementing authorities for the Chapter 72
• <02:27:24.520> to back to that 1 15 a-8 the authority to back to that 1 15 a-8 the authority
• which is the one of the Authority which is the one of the implementing<02:27:32.000> authorities<

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• For example, Margaret Cho, a queer San Francisco Korean American comedian, actress, author, musician,
• activist; Gina Rosero, a Filipino transgender... ...actress, author, musician, activist; Gina Rosero
• He went on to help with school districts and school bonds and parks and helping Sacramento in every corner
• the gallery, we have Jack Davis, Norell Richards, Heather Dawson, Aaron Johnson, Ann Graff, and Lori Bonds
• Members, today I rise as a proud joint author of SCR 110, which recognizes National Hospital Week in

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• We're also asking that the bills addressing eminent domain authority and parish-level public votes be
• Executive Director of the Natural Resources Trust Authority, which is administering the fund.
• Executive Director of the Natural Resources Trust Authority, which is administering the fund.
• Because they think we have some kind of authority.
• I think my question was more for probably Tanner and the amendment author.

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• We work closely with the Border Authority. with the DOT.
• Obviously, public requests of the governor how we could utilize our own reserves as well as our bonding
• I'm Joe De La Rosa with the New Mexico Border Authority.
• Before I start, I'd like to recognize Fred Heinrich, who's also a Border Authority board member and is
• We want to strengthen the bond of this region where more than 2.5 million people live.

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• So as a result, exclusive sovereign authority of the Florida AG was therefore deluded.
• One that is based here in Florida to have that exclusive authority to enforce the terms again, has to
• There is 1, 1, appearance form, Chris Dawson, Clay County Utility Authority waives in support.
• Authorities by Senator Martin.
• The bill does continue local governments, authority, control, setbacks and permitting.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• This is an overreach of government authority and to private discretion. This is not a sports bill.
• House Bill 2320, an act amending Title 15, Chapter 4, Article 5, relating to school bond elections.
• By any section 15, for need to relink to school bond elections.
• House Bill 2320, an act relating to school bond elections.
• I just feel like we've developed a bond, and I'm going to miss you. Mr.

Keywords: 1182, all