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• <00:33:41.000> to might have to limit um testimony to might have to limit um testimony to
• <00:34:00.039> I and when you finish your testimony I and when you finish your testimony I
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Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Is there public testimony on the bill? We have some.
• Any public testimony on the bill? We have cards.
• I think we heard testimony that they are not. Rep.
• You heard public testimony after public testimony after waving in opposition.
• I thought the speaker gave great testimony about.

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• That is it for public testimony. We have any debate on this amendment.
• We will now take up public testimony on the bill as amended.
• We got public testimony.
• There are no more public testimony members. We're in debate.
• We'll take public testimony. No public testimony members. Do we want to debate?

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• We'll be limiting testimony to 2 minutes a day.
• Out of respect for the members, please do not repeat testimony to the witnesses before you.
• That's all the registered testimony.
• Uh, you've heard a lot of testimony and I'm sure the entire session has been testimony that is similar
• That's all the registered testimony that we have.

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• So I value the testimony from the veterans today.
• There are two folks in public testimony.
• No public testimony on that debate. All in favor signify by saying, yay. No.
• No public testimony on that debate. All in favor signify by saying, yay. No.
• Public testimony.

Summary: The Budget Committee met with a quorum and considered eight bills. The first major item, House Bill 1467 on gambling, drew extensive debate and strong opposition from veterans organizations and related groups, who warned the bill’s language could unintentionally criminalize raffles and gaming machines used by American Legion and VFW posts for charitable fundraising. The sponsor said the bill would strengthen gambling penalties, authorize fantasy sports contests, preempt local enforcement, and require more reporting on illegal gambling, and he said he was open to amendments later. Despite concerns from several members about unintended consequences and local preemption, the committee passed the bill favorably on a roll call vote. The committee then heard and passed House Bill 711, creating a statewide “spectrum alert” for missing autistic children and requiring FDLE training for law enforcement; House Bill 1335, allowing Medicaid coverage for blood-based colorectal cancer screening; House Bill 843, making clarifying changes to Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission trust funds; House Bill 1371, strengthening protections for law enforcement and first responders, including penalties for attacks on officers and measures related to false reports and blood-borne pathogen exposure; House Bill 1405, revising youth prevention services for status offenders; House Bill 1053, updating FDLE-related statutes and adding support for retired police dogs; and House Bill 751, expanding health insurance protections for law enforcement and their families after catastrophic injury or death and clarifying fraud penalties. Several bills were amended before passage, including HB 1371, which adopted an amendment removing a section to avoid fiscal impact, and HB 1053, which removed proposed changes to the capital complex definition. Most measures received supportive testimony from law enforcement, health, or advocacy groups and passed with little opposition. The committee concluded by reporting all of the listed bills favorably and then adjourned.

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• Public testimony will be limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
• Thank you for your testimony.
• Thank you for your testimony. Thank you.
• Uh, appreciate your testimony.
• All right, thank you for your testimony.

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• Chair, I want to turn it over to our testimony.
• I just want to thank you for taking the time to listen to our testimony today.
• Thank you for your time. >> Thank you for your testimony today.
• Thank you for your time and your consideration. >> Thank you for your testimony.
• >> Thank you for your testimony.

Bills: HF1355, HF78, HF1846, HF1225

Keywords: commercial diving, scuba diving safety, aquatic plant management, workplace safety, environmental regulations, HF78, Minnesota veterans, veteran retreats, Camp Bliss, Walker, Independent Lifestyles Inc., Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans affairs grant, general fund appropriation, family members, spouse, domestic partner, children, therapy, transportation

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• Thank you represent of query Okay, do we have who will move to testimony?
• Awesome, thank you so much for your testimony. Members, any other questions?
• To summarize your testimony, is there more than two reasons?
• Thank you for your testimony. Sure thing. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Thank you very much for your testimony.

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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• Thanks for your testimony today.
• Thanks for your testimony, Luke.
• Thanks for your, your testimony.
• Thanks for your testimony today. Thanks for being here.
• OK, thanks for your testimony today.

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• Any further testimony? All right.
• Thank you for your testimony.
• I'm glad you brought up House testimony.
• I'll testimony from the Paducah barber.
• <01:15:56.520> I really enlightening testimony. I really enlightening testimony.

Keywords: 00:00 Call to Order 02:45 Roll Call 05:25 Cosmetologists 13:48 Barbers 01:16:06 Adjournment, 958, all

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• you for your detailed testimony you for your detailed testimony appreciate<01:49:09.080> it
• Thank you for your testimony. Can you provide that testimony to us?
• <02:09:03.280> I thank you ma'am for your testimony I thank you ma'am for your testimony I
• Thank you for your testimony.
• testimony there had been some testimony testimony there had been some testimony relative<05:08:19.280

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• IS THERE PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON THE LONG-RANGE FINANCIAL OUTLOOK?
• PUBLIC TESTIMONY, IS THERE DEBATE? WITHOUT OBJECTION SHOW THE AMENDMENT ADOPTED.
• PUBLIC TESTIMONY? DEBATE?
• THAT IS THE AMENDMENT. >> Chair McClure: EXCELLENT QUESTIONS MEMBERS, TESTIMONY, DEBATE?
• PUBLIC TESTIMONY, DEBATE, SHOW THE AMENDMENT ADOPTED.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Seeing none, we will now move into public testimony.
• Seeing none, we will now move into public testimony.
• And so your testimony gave a real-life testimonial to it. So thank you.
• Seeing no questions, we will now move into public testimony.
• Seeing no questions, we will now move into public testimony.

Summary: The subcommittee met with a quorum and considered three bills. First, PCS for HB 879 by Representatives Rizo and Woodson would require state colleges and universities to prioritize housing placement for students who are homeless, were in foster care, or are at risk of homelessness, and to give first priority in housing or work-study priority systems to students eligible for child-welfare-related tuition and fee exemptions. Members heard extensive supportive testimony from Florida Youth Shine participants and other advocates describing housing instability after foster care and the importance of campus housing and vouchers for student success. The bill was reported favorably by a 16-0 vote. The committee then heard CS for HB 1113 by Representative Valdes, which would standardize minimum math-content requirements for elementary teacher preparation programs and increase math content in competency-based certification programs. The sponsor cited stagnant Florida math outcomes and a state report finding limited math preparation for elementary teacher candidates. The bill drew support from the Foundation for Florida’s Future and the Florida Chamber of Commerce and was reported favorably by a 15-0 vote. Finally, the committee considered HB 827 by Representative Spencer, directing the Bureau of Workforce Statistics and Economic Research to conduct a recurring statewide study on the effects of automation and artificial intelligence on Florida’s workforce, including affected industries, at-risk workers, and training needs. Members discussed whether similar data exists in the private sector, the bill’s fiscal impact, and the sponsor’s use of AI tools in preparing remarks. The bill received supportive debate and was reported favorably without opposition.

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• Today we will hear public testimony on all agencies in Article 2.
• If there are no questions from the members, we will begin public testimony.
• In consideration of everyone's time, public testimony will be limited to 3 minutes.
• Uh, please state your name and organization you represent prior to beginning your testimony.
• Um, Doctor, I appreciate your testimony.

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• Today we will hear public testimony on all agencies in Article 2.
• If there are no questions from the members, we will begin public testimony.
• In consideration of everyone's time, public testimony will be limited to three minutes.
• Chris Lopez Thank you. your name and organization you represent prior to beginning your testimony.
• That concludes my testimony, and I welcome any questions. on this very, very important issue.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Rasmussen, for your testimony and your work. Mr. Berham, I don't think you get to leave.
• you uh Miss rasmason for your testimony you uh Miss rasmason for your testimony and<00:20:12.280
• Burr for his testimony, his service, and congratulated him on his retirement. Mr.
• comments for Senator CRA or testimony comments for Senator CRA or testimony testifiers<00:51:45.520
• Millage to go first, and I'll support his testimony. Is that all right? Sounds good. Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:36:12.720> was<00:36:13.040> that up in your testimony was that up in your testimony
• You may begin your testimony. Deb McCarthy online.
• You may begin your testimony.
• You may begin your<01:10:09.520> testimony.
• Uh, again, it wasn't detailed in the testimony from last year.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I won't read you my testimony.
• I won't read you my testimony.
• I won't read you my testimony.
• questions thank you for your testimony questions thank you for your testimony thank Thank you, Adam
• <02:02:45.440> factual<02:02:46.079> testimony we heard testimony factual testimony

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Invited testimony is now open. There’s no one registered for invited testimony.
• So, there’s no one here registered for invited testimony. Testimony is now closed.
• The chair now opens public testimony. Is anyone here present to testify publicly?
• Hearing none, public testimony is closed.

Bills: HB2217

Keywords: law enforcement, bullet-resistant, grant program, safety equipment, peace officers, 1185, senate, all

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• If you could provide us with your testimony so we can have that, we'll provide you with testimony.
• It is complex, so we will be submitting written testimony as well.
• They packed the Taunton City Hall for testimony on this.
• Thank you so much for hearing my testimony today.
• And having heard recent testimony, no, it's not. is not unusual.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Housing held a hearing on a wide range of housing bills focused on manufactured housing, condominiums, public housing, tiny homes, and protections for elderly and disabled residents. Chairs Haggerty and Cyr opened by emphasizing the importance of these housing types and the need to hear from many speakers. Testimony on manufactured housing was especially extensive and sharply divided. Supporters of bills such as H. 1475, S. 990, and H. 1513 argued that out-of-state corporate owners are buying communities, raising rents and fees, reducing services, and exploiting legal gray areas. Residents and lawmakers from affected communities like Taunton, Middleborough, Attleboro, and Oak Point described steep rent disparities, fear of displacement, and the need for stronger protections, while Representative Hawkins urged an omnibus approach and said the bill would create a local board to ensure compliance with existing law. Opponents, including the Massachusetts Manufactured Housing Association and Hometown America’s counsel, argued that current law already provides protections, that the bills would create uncertainty or unfairly restrict owners, and that H. 1475 was intended to clarify the post-Blake legal landscape. The committee also heard testimony on condominium reform through S. 980, with owners describing lack of transparency, surprise assessments, and limited accountability, and urging updates to Chapter 183A and more owner rights. Public housing bills also drew support from housing authority advocates. MassNAHRO backed S. 955, H. 1517, H. 1512, H. 1550, and H. 1551, saying housing authorities need more flexibility to preserve and expand affordable housing. Witnesses supported tax relief for replacement public housing units and streamlined procurement rules, arguing these changes would help projects move faster and make better use of capital funds. Committee members asked questions about PILOT agreements, tax treatment of new developments, and whether state and federal public housing would be treated similarly. The committee also heard from Senator Lovely and advocates for S. 1007/H. 1525, which would prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents in housing. Supporters described the bills as a long-needed response to harassment in senior and public housing, calling for building-level plans, staff training, and AG oversight; Jerry Halberstadt said the measure should be strengthened with enforcement and tenant advocacy support. Pamela and other witnesses described severe personal impacts from bullying and management retaliation. Another major topic was S. 1474/H. 1474 on movable tiny houses as permanent dwellings and accessory dwelling units. Supporters, including Representative DeCoste, Vera Struck, Kaylee DeCrease, and Abundant Housing Massachusetts, said tiny homes are a safe, affordable, sustainable option for seniors, workers, and others facing the housing shortage, and urged the committee to legalize them and align state rules with emerging standards. They also discussed tax classification and the need for a clear building code and DMV category. Finally, H. 1476 on pet-friendly elderly housing drew support from animal welfare groups, who said the bill would restore and modernize a prior pet program, expand access across state-aided housing, limit pet deposits, and reduce pet surrender caused by housing barriers. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee primarily received testimony and questions on the bills.