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• As we celebrate Hardin County Day, we recognize the hard work and the dedication of its residents. who
• It's a celebration of their hard work, dedication. and impact on our great state. than just a household
• Members, please join me in welcoming Anand Andy Kumar, a dedicated entrepreneur and owner of various
• Speaker I rise to recognize an extraordinary leader she may lend for unwavering dedication and over two
• Chime Lin's leadership, her vision, and her dedication have left an indelible mark on elbow mark on Houston

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• public health, UT Health Houston educates over 5,000 students annually and is supported by 8,000 dedicated
• UTHealth Houston educates over 5,000 students annually and is supported by 8,000 dedicated faculty and
• students of the School of Public Health and their Austin campus, their finance department, and other dedicated
• students of the School of Public Health and their Austin campus, their finance department, and other dedicated
• public health, UT Health Houston educates over 5,000 students annually and is supported by 8,000 dedicated

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• This office would have dedicated staff to help applicants navigate complex licensure scenarios and more
• The final category is dedicated to IT projects. These are requests four and six in our LAR.
• Changes in executive leadership, our dedicated staff has excelled in managing this transition.
• Starting on page one, there's a recommended increase in general revenue dedicated funding of $446,000
• The operating account is a self-leveling dedicated fund.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• We've invested over $175,000 in the pre-design of a facility, and we have a dedicated team working on
• team working on and we have a dedicated team working on securing<00:07:06.800> accreditation<
• to enhancing education and dedicated to enhancing education and understanding<00:24:19.520> of
• <01:03:35.480> staff positions including 18 dedicated staff positions including 18 dedicated
• <01:41:43.480> from not due to the lack of dedication from not due to the lack of dedication

Bills: HF1380, HF1166, HF487, HF1553, HF1472, HF258, HF1911

Keywords: psychiatric treatment, human services, mental health funding, per diem rate, Clay County, disability services, assistive technology, remote support, advocacy, training programs, HF487, Wellness in the Woods, Minnesota human services, grant funding, general fund appropriation, peer support, substance use recovery, addiction recovery, reentry services, reentry after incarceration

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• I don’t know. ...dedicated employees are able to earn a living wage.
• As dedicated paraprofessionals are to... ...outside of the classroom.
• As dedicated paraprofessionals are to their communities and students, many times, they are forced to
• We want dedicated and skilled educators working with our children, yet the districts expect paras to
• We want dedicated and skilled educators working with our children, yet the districts expect paras to

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Education held a public hearing on a large slate of bills, with most testimony focused on two main topics: improving access to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for students with disabilities, and raising educator pay statewide. On the AAC bills (House 514/Senate 418), parents, advocates, and attorneys described how AAC devices and communication books help nonverbal or minimally verbal children communicate, participate in class, and reduce frustration and behavioral issues. Testimony emphasized that while districts are generally required to provide devices, many teachers and school staff lack training to use them effectively; the bill would direct DESE to update licensure and training requirements so newly licensed teachers are prepared to support AAC users. Committee members asked about current teacher-prep practices, implementation, and whether DESE could act without legislation, and witnesses said the proposal was intended as a long-term solution and had previously received some support and compromise language. The committee also heard extensive testimony on House 733/Senate 370, which would set a statewide minimum salary of $70,000 for teachers and $55,000 for education support professionals (ESPs/paras), with inflation adjustments and a phase-in structure that would shift costs over time from the state to municipalities. Supporters, including the bill sponsor, MTA leaders, and school employees from several districts, argued that current pay is not a living wage, contributes to staffing shortages and turnover, and forces many educators to work multiple jobs or rely on public assistance. They said the bill would help recruit and retain staff and better reflect the importance of the work. Committee members raised questions about how the state would fund the mandate, how it would interact with Chapter 70 school aid and local budgets, whether other states have similar mechanisms, and whether the proposal could create disincentives for districts already paying above the floor. Witnesses pointed to the Student Opportunity Act, the Fair Share Amendment, and the need for a broader school funding formula review as possible parts of the solution. The committee also briefly heard and discussed Senate Bill 435/House Bill 736, which would require de-escalation training for school bus operators, with the training paid for by employers. The sponsor and a parent advocate said the bill was prompted by a school bus incident involving a child with cerebral palsy and epilepsy and would improve safety and reduce reliance on law enforcement. Members asked whether the bill should also cover bus monitors and other transportation staff, and whether private contractors and public operators currently provide similar training. At the end of the hearing, the chairs closed testimony on the full list of bills and adjourned the hearing without taking any votes.

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• He said, as far as he can tell, that was done with dedication and expertise.
• He said, as far as he can tell, that was done with dedication and expertise.
• He said, as far as he can tell, that was done with dedication and expertise.
• He said, as far as he can tell, that was done with dedication and expertise.
• He said, as far as he can tell, that was done with dedication and expertise.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Mike, thank you for your dedication, thank you for your service.
• Mike, thank you for your dedication, thank you for your service.
• Mike, thank you for your dedication, thank you for your service.
• <00:18:11.080> himself past 12 years Greg has dedicated himself past 12 years Greg has dedicated
• <02:10:54.360> so the community to which she dedicated so the community to which she dedicated

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• There is a museum there dedicated to one of the great Japanese artists.
• Thank you for your service, your dedication, and for being the invisible thread.
• While her dedication to her work is unquestionable, Ms.
• Oscar Ramos was a dedicated man who was devoted to his life and to his service and to his country as
• Eduardo Ramos was a dedicated father, a dedicated husband, three children, five grandchildren, but most

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• and it is my privilege to join you on this very important day as we open a new legislative session dedicated
• One dedicated to shutting down discourse, dedicated to ending opportunities for people like me and districts
• And is really dedicated to them and is really dedicated to what we do here in the, in the Texas House
• To our dedicated house staff, the parliamentarians, clerks, sergeants, and all who keep this chamber
• Thank you for your professionalism and dedication.

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• And our dedicated team, which responded to 764 oil spills in Incidents in fiscal year 2024 alone has
• I'd like to thank you for your dedication and what you do for the state of Texas. Thank you.
• Recommendations include $56.2 million in the general revenue dedicated. remediation fee account number
• Recommendations include no appropriations from the general revenue dedicated environmental.
• General Revenue dedicated waste management account number 549. can sometimes be utilized in emergency

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Mike Fine has dedicated his career to strengthening public education in California.
• school students will inherit an education system far better than he found it due to his leadership, dedication
• , and service. better than he found it due to his leadership, dedication, and service.
• have no doubt that his experience here at the Capitol will help shape his future and deepen his dedication
• She's the president of the nation's only Black-led land trust dedicated to increasing Black participation

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved procedural motions, and recognized several guests and honorees, including CAUSE leadership academy participants, retiring FCMAT CEO Michael Fine, a Capitol intern, environmental leaders celebrating Black Conservation Week, family members of members, and NASA astronaut Captain Victor Glover Jr. The body also took up a number of routine file items and committee referral requests, with several bills referred to committees by unanimous consent and multiple items passed or retained on file. The main floor debate centered on ACR 214, the Juneteenth resolution. Members from the Black Caucus and other caucuses spoke in support, describing Juneteenth as both a celebration of emancipation and a reminder that freedom and equality remain unfinished work. Speakers emphasized Black history, civil rights, solidarity across communities, and ongoing issues such as education, housing, health, incarceration, and economic inequality. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 coauthors were added. The Assembly also considered AB 2285 on blockchain staking and crypto regulation. The author argued the bill would provide consumer protections and clear rules for banks, credit unions, and crypto exchanges, while an opponent warned it could weaken securities oversight and consumer safeguards. The bill passed 45-1, and the author requested immediate transmission to the Senate. Later, SB 1036 on mitigation fee credits for redevelopment passed 55-0 after brief support for clarifying fee rules and reducing duplicative costs. The chamber then adopted the second-day consent calendar, including resolutions for Women’s Equality Day and the International Day of Yoga, along with several Senate bills, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The Assembly announced it would not meet on Friday, June 19, would reconvene Monday, June 22 at 1 p.m., and then adjourned.

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• American Legion Boys State is one of the nation's most respected and selective programs dedicated to
• That is true dedication.
• And more importantly, thank you so much for your dedication.
• This resolution also recognizes the dedication of foster parents, adoptive parents, social workers, child
• Free Speech Week is a national non-partisan observance dedicated to raising awareness of the importance

Summary: The Senate received communications from the House listing numerous bills, substitutes, amendments, and concurrent resolutions passed by the House or returned to the Senate, and it also noted a Senate amendment being stricken from House Bill 190. Committee reports were read on a wide range of nominations and bills, including favorable reports on several executive nominations and legislation involving nurse preceptors, voting, agricultural/forestry grants, child care, Title IX coordination, vehicle security devices, dry needling, human remains disposition, child care assistance, autism-related oversight, nursing advancement, correctional oversight, massage and bodywork, probate letters, computer security breaches, automobile insurance, medical debt protection, and technical corrections. The Senate also assigned House Bill 300, House Bill 64, and House Bill 385 to the Finance Committee. The chamber confirmed several gubernatorial nominations by roll call vote, each receiving the required majority: Heidi J. A. Gilmore to the Marijuana Appeals Commission; Lee Wynne and Ruth J. Tucker to the Delaware River and Bay Authority Board; Jennifer R. Hallman and Lindsay E. Alexich to the Professional Standards Board; Jason M. Munion and F. Todd Kulata to the Environmental Appeals Board. The Senate also passed House Substitute 1 for House Bill 383, which changes overtime eligibility for certain DelDOT employees and clarifies covered positions, and Senate Bill 315 with Senate Amendment 1, which revises the Delaware Technical Innovation Program to give the Division of Small Business more flexibility in using federal grant funds. Consent Agenda M passed unanimously, including Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 319 on menopause and perimenopause coverage, House Bill 411 on alcohol/tobacco/marijuana enforcement, House Bill 271 on marijuana establishment spacing, House Bill 258 on alcohol licenses, House Bill 303 on juvenile probation/parole officers and DCYF employees, and House Bill 377 on Ocean View municipal election deadlines. Consent Calendar 63 also passed unanimously, including resolutions recognizing Day of Service, National Adoption Month, National Coaches Day, Free Speech Week, Women’s Equality Day, and Spirit of America 250, along with resolutions encouraging a veteran cemetery in Kent County, seeking plans for repurposing underused public buildings, and honoring Delaware Boys State. The Senate spent significant time on floor remarks about the Boys State delegates and on a tribute to emergency responders who helped save a seven-year-old child trapped by a seatbelt; the responders were recognized individually and thanked for their work. Additional remarks explained the purpose of the menopause coverage bill, the adoption month resolution, the free speech resolution, and the America 250 resolution. The session ended with no further business and the Senate recessed until June 18.

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• And whereas Miss Colvin did not finish her senior year of high school, partially due to her dedication
• The National Voting Rights Museum and Institute added a picture display dedicated to Miss Colvin in 1994
• <00:25:29.919> to<00:25:30.159> the partially due to her dedication to the partially
• due to her dedication to the social<00:25:30.640> justice<00:25:31.039> movement,<00:25
• to Miss Culvin in display dedicated to Miss Culvin in 1994.<00:26:12.640> Lifetime<00:26:13.120

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• Neatfield is dedicated to her profession.
• We appreciate the job that you do and your dedication. Welcome to your Texas Senate.
• Claybrook County is dedicated to education and research, fostering the next generation of leaders in
• While events like Sandfest and fishing tournaments draw visitors from across the state, the dedication
• Sylvester Turner. 30. 56 years of dedicated life in public service was.

Bills: SJR3, SB5, SB21, SB72, SB703, SB764, SB790, SJR36, SJR3, SJR34, SJR18, SCR9, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB5, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB372, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB764, SB842, SB971, SB790, SB767, SB480, SB1066, SB929, SB765, SB523, SB62, SB19, SB18, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB869, SB890, SB992, SB1145, SB494, SB290, SB766, SB11, SB10, SB13, SB263, SJR3, SB5, SR172, SR176, SR177, SR190, SR193, SR194, SR202, SR203, SR208

Keywords: dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, research institute, funding, grants, state health initiatives, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, investment reserve, economic resilience, financial security, vehicle rental, damage waiver

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• the Senate Hispanic Research Council, which was named in honor of late Senator Gregory Luna who dedicated
• These individuals have demonstrated outstanding dedication and hard work in their assigned offices throughout
• Privilege to have such dedicated individuals helping serve their communities through legislation while
• know you're gonna have a very, very bright future, and I look forward to everything you do, your dedication
• Sarah, thank you for everything you've done, your commitment and dedication over the years to the program

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• Ethan is an exceptionally talented young musician whose dedication and creativity reflect the very best
• Colleagues, this morning I rise to ask that the Assembly adjourn in the memory of a dedicated public
• He was proud of his service, and he was a dedicated husband and father.
• and was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 1st Regiment, 1st Marine Division, where he served with dedication
• was assigned to the 1st Battalion, First Regiment, First Marine Division, where he served with dedication

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum after a roll call, and opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Routine procedural motions followed, including unanimous-consent actions to suspend rules for adjournment-in-memory remarks, guest introductions, and expedited floor processing of certain bills and committee reports. The chamber also recognized several guests, including Sacramento Police Detective Jason Collins, student musician Ethan Shue, and Glendale Councilmember Artie Kasakian. On the floor file, AB 1184 by Assembly Member Patterson, the Homeowner Association Accountability and Transparency Act of 2026, was presented as a measure to add basic transparency requirements for HOAs; it passed 56-0. AB 871 by Assembly Member Stephanie, addressing financial elder abuse and scam reporting/training for financial institutions, also passed 56-0. On the Senate side, SB 25 by Senator Umberg, which would give the California Attorney General earlier access to federal merger-notification filings to streamline merger review, passed 43-14 after the Majority Leader presented it. The Assembly then held several adjournment-in-memory tributes, including Paul R. Ignatius, former U.S. Secretary of the Navy and Glendale native; Oxnard Police Commander Scott Aaron; Private First Class Tanner F. Rubio of the U.S. Marine Corps; and former Yolo County Supervisor Betsy Marchand. Members and family guests offered remarks honoring their service and legacies, followed by a moment of silence for PFC Rubio. The session concluded with announcements about upcoming floor and committee deadlines and adjourned until Monday, January 26 at 1 p.m.

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• In other words, with the enactment of the bill, if the dedicated revenue goes up, you could appropriate
• As I understand it, the fees that are being collected are being deposited into Dedicated Account 5155
• yours is dating back to when this initiative really started with the birth of the General Revenue Dedicated
• It was General Revenue, and so it's in the interest of the committee that any new General Revenue Dedicated
• In other words, with the enactment of the bill, if the... ...revenue, dedicated revenue goes up, you

Bills: SB2122, SB2050, HB16

Keywords: oil and gas waste, application fees, permit amendments, environmental regulation, Texas natural resources, battery recycling, battery disposal, consumer batteries, energy storage modules, electrochemical devices, lithium-ion battery, household hazardous waste, solid waste, municipal recycling, waste management, battery stewardship, producer responsibility, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, recycling program

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• I’d like to see a dedicated fund.
• We are in strong support of this bill, and we know what is most important is that it creates dedicated
• fund I I don't see a dedicated fund I I don't necessarily<00:07:21.800> want<00:07:21.919>
• <00:10:44.200> funding provides a durable and dedicated funding provides a durable and dedicated
• That's correct, dedicated funding, okay.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism and on Water and Land heard testimony on HB 504, a measure relating to environmental stewardship and funding for natural resource protection and restoration. Supporters included multiple state agencies and advocacy groups, such as DLNR, HTA, Hawaiʻi Ocean Legislative Task Force, Resources Legacy Fund, the Hawaiʻi Climate Action Coalition, and others, who said the bill would create dedicated funding for environmental, climate, and cultural resource needs and help address wildfire, flood, coastal storm, and tourism-related impacts. Several witnesses emphasized that Hawaiʻi’s environmental funding gap is large and that visitor contributions should be directed to stewardship and restoration. Some supporters also urged that the measure be applied equitably across all visitor accommodations and related uses, including cruise ship cabins and state rooms, while a few suggested amendments to broaden coverage or create a working group for implementation. Opposition and concerns focused largely on the bill’s tax structure and legal/administrative issues. The Department of Budget and Finance and the Tax Foundation questioned the reimbursable general obligation bond special fund in part two, suggesting it be converted to a regular special fund or deleted. The Attorney General’s office said part two may violate the single-subject rule in the state constitution and recommended deleting it. The Department of Taxation said the proposed points-and-miles language would be difficult to audit and enforce, and Expedia and others said the proposed tax treatment of loyalty points and certain payment forms would be operationally difficult. Industry witnesses also warned the bill could raise costs in a high-tax destination and asked for more marketing support if the tax is increased. The committee also heard concerns that a new tax on cruise ship cabins could raise federal preemption issues. The chair noted the testimony count as 23 in support, 179 in opposition, and one with comments. No vote was taken in the portion provided, and the hearing ended with questions from senators and agency responses about possible amendments, enforcement, and constitutional concerns.

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• You'll notice that the agency has appropriated a lot of GR dedicated funds. personnel throughout the
• This request is crucial to retain qualified staff who are dedicated to serving Texas veterans.
• These are individuals who dedicated significant portions of their lives to public service.
• Our members dedicated their careers to making Texas safer, stronger, and healthier.
• On behalf of families like mine and so many others, thank you for your dedication.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• In addition, a full 7.33 billion dollars of balance is... is due to general related revenue dedicated
• The general dedicated funds that did not get appropriated.
• There's the general revenue funds, general revenue dedicated funds.
• dedicated, it is not in this limit.
• My team and I appreciate the hard work you and your staff have dedicated to. crafting the state budget

Keywords: budget, House Bill 1, public education, healthcare, border security, federal funding, spending limits

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on reviewing the proposed budget for the upcoming biennium, with substantial discussions around House Bill 1 and its implications for public education, healthcare, and border security. The Comptroller presented a revenue overview indicating a total of $194.6 billion available for general purpose spending, which reflects a slight decrease compared to previous years due to fluctuating economic conditions. Members raised questions regarding spending limits and the impact of federal funding on state programs, highlighting concerns about the sustainability of funding in light of potential changes at the federal level.