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• Blue is my favorite color.
• That's the same program.
• It's all in the federal programs.
• in the E-Verify program.
• program.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, pledges, and several ceremonial recognitions, including Wilson County Day, San Antonio Mission Indian Descendants Day, and Blue Ribbon Lobby Day, along with acknowledgments of visiting groups and a birthday greeting. The chamber also announced committee meetings and then moved into floor business, including conference committee action on Senate Bill 1, the state budget. A series of motions to instruct House conferees on SB 1 were debated and voted on. One motion sought to restore salary for Attorney General Ken Paxton after his impeachment-related suspension; it passed 88-56. Another, from Rep. Olcott, directed conferees to support amendments requiring data collection on the costs of undocumented immigrants in hospitals and prisons; after extended debate and a failed amendment from Rep. Martinez Fischer to also study immigrants’ economic contributions, the motion passed 86-61. The House also adopted instructions to eliminate Texas Lottery Commission funding, to support amendments restricting public education institutions from affirming gender identities inconsistent with biological sex, and to seek an additional $4 billion in property tax relief, with each motion passing on recorded votes. The House then took up a supplemental calendar and passed several bills, including HB 39 on veteran death data, HB 102 on priority registration for certain students entering military service, HB 126 on student-athlete compensation and representation, HB 290 on tuition and fee assistance for members of the Texas military forces, HB 300 on Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program updates, and HB 2143 naming a highway in honor of Army Specialist Joey Lins. The chamber also postponed consideration of HJR 2 and HJR 6. Later, the House considered HB 120 on career and technology education pathways and HB 20 on applied science pathway programs for high school students. HB 120 received a perfecting amendment and was advanced after discussion about workforce preparation. HB 20 prompted extensive questioning about transportation, costs, and how students would access partner campuses such as community colleges and TSTC sites; debate continued as the transcript ended, with members examining how the program would operate and whether approval authority would rest with TEA.

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• It specifies that the 75% cap is based on either the NADA or Blue Book value for the model year of the
• It specifies that the 75% cap is based on either the NADA or Blue Book value for the model year of the
• Our students should have more access to pathways and programs that provide firsthand experiences with
• Our students should have more access to pathways and programs that provide firsthand experiences with
• Our students should have more access to pathways and programs that provide firsthand experiences with

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Senate Message 05:09 Calendar/2nd Readings 05:59 Report of Committees 07:10 Orders of the Day 08:11 HJR 25 08:26 HB 66 11:58 HB 305 16:20 HB 432 22:44 HB 313 27:29 HB 44 30:26 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 34:30 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 42:07 Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 43:38 ConC/Rules Report 47:26 Floor Amendments 48:25 Adjournment 48:54, 958, all

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• year we started up a a program training year we started up a a program training turkey<00:20:43.039><
• </c><00:31:33.039><c> In</c> programs that benefit all motans. In programs that benefit all motans.
• :31.680><c> legacy</c><00:37:32.160><c> program</c> conservation partners legacy program conservation
• </c><00:38:03.520><c> administers</c> administering this program administers administering this program
• </c><00:53:57.040><c> where</c> for instance educational programs where for instance educational programs

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• , programming, programming, grants<00:14:38.200><c> that</c><00:14:38.280><c> we've</c><00:14:38.480>
• educational</c> Supported 250 events, educational programs, community history programs, July 4th programming
• Uh these create this grant program.
• </c> uh the impact that that grant program uh the impact that that grant program had<00:20:22.880><c>
• </c> theater program. theater program.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call: 00:01:12 America 250KY: Impact and Legacy: 00:03:15 America 250 Events in Lexington: 01:02:13, 958, all

Summary: The committee met for an interim update from the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, with presentations from the Kentucky Historical Society and the Kentucky Arts Council. Secretary Lindy Casebier reported that Kentucky tourism has posted record growth for four straight years, with $14.6 billion in economic impact, 97,000 tourism-related jobs, and 81 million travelers spending more than $10.4 billion in 2025. He said the Historical Society and Arts Council help create visitor experiences that support those tourism gains. The Kentucky Historical Society focused on America 250, the state’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Staff described a community-driven approach built around themes such as “Revolutionary Experiment,” “We the People,” “Power of Place,” “Crossroads in Kentucky,” and “Doing History,” organized under heritage tourism, education, signature events, and legacy projects. They said the effort has included Liberty Tree plantings in nearly every county, partnerships with local organizations and KET, grants to cabinet agencies and historic sites, and preservation projects in 19 counties. They highlighted Harrodsburg 250 as an early kickoff, along with grant-supported events, exhibits, and educational programs across the state. The Historical Society also described public engagement events tied to the commemoration, including Two Lights for Tomorrow, a food drive in Franklin County, a July 8 historic reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Old State Capitol, and planned participation at the Kentucky State Fair. They said the General Assembly’s support enabled a grant program that has funded 250 events and programs in 43 counties, totaling more than $720,000, and that the work is intended to build a lasting legacy beyond 2026. The Kentucky Arts Council said it received America 250 grant funds to support artists, arts organizations, communities, and nonprofits for public art, artwork creation, and related programs. The council reported 55 funded projects and $466,000 awarded statewide, with examples including a Burkesville summer arts and history camp and a Fayette County community singing project. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.

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• You were talking about states doing pilot programs. We do pilot programs.
• That's how Ohio funds a lot of their program.
• That's how Ohio funds a lot of their program.
• Another example is one we do for Blue Cross Blue Shield Caring Foundation, where we look at the health
• And lastly, program evaluation.

Keywords: 908, all

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• Allowing the program to expire will put the functioning of our schools in jeopardy.
• </c> hourly workers uh allowing the program hourly workers uh allowing the program to<00:04:57.199><c
• The reality is, are we going to be able to afford this program?
• Go look at the fact that a group of senators broke off and called themselves blue dogs.
• goes away and there's no the program goes away and there's no liabilities<00:24:29.919><c> with</c><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Program, so you also see pilot programs created by legislatures.
• You were talking about states doing pilot programs. We do pilot programs. We do pilot programs.
• The reports can be quarterly or annual depending on the program or project, and all grant programs require
• Another example is one we do for Blue Cross Blue Shield Caring Foundation, where we look at the health
• And lastly, program evaluation.

Summary: The committee met to review advanced nuclear energy issues in North Dakota, beginning with approval of the April 21, 2022 minutes. Nucleon presented an overview of the advanced reactor landscape, distinguishing light-water SMRs, advanced Gen 4 reactors, and microreactors. The presentation emphasized that light-water SMRs are the most near-term deployable and use familiar low-enriched uranium fuel, while many Gen 4 designs may require high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALU), which is not yet supported by a mature U.S. supply chain. Nucleon also noted that advanced reactors are being developed primarily for industrial heat applications, while microreactors are niche, higher-cost systems for remote or mission-critical uses. Committee members asked about fuel availability, safety, recycling, and whether large reactors such as AP-1000s were evaluated; the presenter said fuel development is proceeding in parallel but remains a bottleneck, and that siting and grid capacity often make SMRs more practical than gigawatt-scale plants in North Dakota. Representatives from the National Association of State Energy Officials described how other states are supporting advanced nuclear through task forces, roadmaps, regional coordination, grants, tax incentives, workforce and supply-chain efforts, and pilot programs. They highlighted the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative and said states are focusing on multi-state coordination, demand aggregation, regulatory coordination, waste management, workforce readiness, and community engagement. They also discussed affordability tools such as construction work in progress (CWIP), financing incentives, and consumer protections, citing examples from Kentucky, Texas, Virginia, Illinois, Missouri, Utah, Tennessee, and others. In response to questions, they explained that pilot programs often involve site-readiness and feasibility studies, and that the federal Nuclear Innovation Campus process is moving forward with multiple submissions while broader waste and recycling policy may require congressional action. The Public Service Commission said it would likely have a major role in any North Dakota nuclear project through certificate-of-public-convenience-and-necessity review, siting, and rate regulation, but noted gaps in current law for small reactors, co-located facilities, NRC coordination, and long-term site stewardship. The commissioner said the commission has no authority over a private, self-contained reactor not connected to the grid. The Department of Environmental Quality explained that the state regulates radioactive materials under its agreement-state authority, but NRC retains primacy over fission reactors; DEQ would likely assist with emergency planning and could have a larger role if fusion reactors emerge. The Department of Emergency Services said it would serve as the lead off-site preparedness agency, requiring a dedicated radiological emergency preparedness program, training, drills, public outreach, and likely additional funding and staffing, with industry expected to bear much of the cost. The Department of Water Resources said North Dakota’s water laws and prior-appropriation system are adequate for nuclear siting, that the Missouri River is the best likely source, and that no statutory or budget changes are currently needed from a water perspective. The committee recessed for lunch after these agency presentations.

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• IT'S CREATING A FREE PROGRAM INCREASING AND CREATING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS WITH DERELICT VESSELS AND
• WE HAVE DATA TO PROVE THAT FROM PROGRAMS THAT EXIST THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
• IT'S NOT A BLUE OR RED STATE ISSUE. CALIFORNIA HAS A PROCESS, NEW MEXICO HAS A PROCESS.
• >> IT LEADS TO WHAT IS KNOWN AS BLUE PEOPLE. YOUR SKIN TURNS PURPLE. >> THAT'S EXCLUSIVELY SILVER.
• IF YOU HAVE A BLUE SKY, WE CAN'T MAKE A CLOUD. IF YOU HAVE LONG STREAKS IT WOULD BE CHEMTRAIL'S.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Seeing none, we have the blue sheet.
• Madam Chair, the blue sheet has two written in opposition of the bill.
• And today's blue sheet has two signed in as opposed to the bill.
• Seeing none, do we have blue sheet? Yes, Madam Chair.
• </c> seeing none do we have blue seeing none do we have blue sheet<01:44:47.599><c> yes</c><01:44:47.800

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I think it's a very good program.
• </c><00:13:35.360><c> I</c><00:13:35.680><c> think</c> think it's a very good program.
• I think think it's a very good program.
• , the NCIC program and NAMUS.
• </c> programs, the NCIC program and NAMUS. programs, the NCIC program and NAMUS.

Keywords: 958, all

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• , our training program, the broader technical assistance that we provide, and then a couple program updates
• Various dollar amounts for the different programs, but in general there's a program here for just about
• Various dollar amounts for the different programs, but in general there's a program here for just about
• And on to a couple program highlights. First, the Children Pedestrian Safety Program.
• I said the program started in 2022, so not quite three years, actually, of the program to have 91 complete

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 533, which would eliminate the vehicle registration sticker program. The sponsor said the stickers are often unreadable or obscured, law enforcement already runs plates during stops, and the change would save the Idaho Transportation Department an estimated $300,000 while keeping the agency neutral. Senators asked about other states that have ended sticker programs and the original purpose of the stickers; the sponsor said the visual color system was once used to identify expired registrations, but that is no longer effective. The committee moved the bill to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation, and the motion carried. The committee also introduced RS 33330, sponsored by Senator Hart, to clarify what constitutes a valid right-of-way and highway. Hart described a recent Shoshone County dispute involving an old, incomplete road process and a vague legal description that led to litigation over access across private property. The proposal would require a record, survey, and public hearing process, and would make clear that counties or highway districts are not obligated to maintain every public right-of-way. The motion to introduce the RS passed. Members then received an update from the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (ELTAC). The administrator reviewed the agency’s role serving cities, counties, and highway districts through training, technical assistance, and administration of federal and state transportation programs. She highlighted federal aid projects, the T2 training center, grant-writing assistance, the Children Pedestrian Safety Program, and the Leading Idaho Local Bridge Program, noting major investments, completed bridge projects, and the use of state funds to accelerate repairs and reduce local taxpayer burden. The committee asked about ELTAC’s coordination with ITD and how local governments seek funding help. Finally, the committee approved the February 10, 2026 minutes and adjourned.

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• , our training program, the broader technical assistance that we provide, and then a couple program updates
• Various dollar amounts for the different programs, but in general there's a program here for just about
• And on to a couple program highlights. First, the Children Pedestrian Safety Program.
• This program began back in 2018.
• Crossing the midpoint of the program, what we're calling the midpoint of the program, we found a number

Keywords: 989, all

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• . where we can build capital programs.
• A copy showing each member... well, this in this blue package, there's...
• What I'm going to tell you is that we passed that law in 2017, and the program has been… The program
• A tax deduction, it's just like the college council program.
• It makes a big difference in being able to get these programs out to the people.

Bills: HB52, HB89, HB141, HB52, HB89, HB141

Keywords: income tax, CHOOSE Act, education funding, ABLE account, tax credits, poverty threshold, legislative funding, HB89, Medicaid, pregnant women, pregnancy, prenatal care, ambulatory prenatal care, presumptive eligibility, temporary Medicaid coverage, Alabama Medicaid Agency, maternal health, low-income women, health coverage, eligibility determination

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• Legislation providing. for a universal education savings account program, legislation to provide salary
• increases for Texas teachers. through merit-based compensation programs, legislation expanding career
• And Chief Blue Eagle, portrayed by Jeremy Rodriguez. Thank you, Chief, for being here. here.
• Lucchese will be set up in the Blue Cross Blue Shield building across... ...across the street to provide

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Good afternoon, Andres Ramirez, with Blue Shield of California, in support.
• Good afternoon, Andres Ramirez, with Blue Shield of California, in support.
• and patient eligibility rules for those programs at any time.
• This oversight is intended to clarify how coupon programs affect utilization.
• This oversight is intended to clarify how coupon programs affect utilization and total spending over

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Keenan, Massachusetts Healthy Homes Program. The Senator from Norfolk and Plymouth.
• The program is designed to provide grants and forgivable loans for eligible owner-occupants and investor
• One problem: we passed it, it's law, but there wasn't any funding attached or included for the program
• It would allocate $50 million in bond money for the Healthy Homes Program.
• the budget, with the hope that we can get some real money, so to speak, tangible money behind this program

Summary: The Senate considered a broad environmental bond bill with amendments touching climate resilience, coastal infrastructure, housing, plastics, wildlife protection, and public health. Early in the debate, Senator Keenan withdrew an amendment to fund the Massachusetts Healthy Homes Program, explaining that the program had been enacted without funding and that he hoped to secure money through the budget process instead. The Senate then adopted his amendment banning hotels from providing plastic toiletry packaging. The chamber also debated and rejected a Republican amendment to remove the paper bag fee; supporters argued the 10-cent charge would burden working families, while opponents said it was a necessary environmental measure. The amendment failed on a standing vote, 5-10. Several environmental and coastal amendments were adopted, including measures on ocean acidification and nutrient pollution, a statewide carbon sequestration goal that includes salt marshes and seagrasses, a study of banning polystyrene, restrictions on rodenticides with local control and emergency-use exceptions, and indoor air quality improvements. Senators also approved amendments to create a Massachusetts Climate Bank, establish a trust fund and on-site housing for the Manuel F. Corrella State Forest on Martha’s Vineyard, increase the Douglas State Forest entry fee from $1 to $2, and clarify procedures and oversight for housing priority projects. Some proposals were withdrawn, including a special commission on resilient urban coasts and a conservation commission proposal, while others were rejected, including a local-priority housing confirmation amendment and a warrantless-entry amendment that raised Fourth Amendment concerns. The Senate also adopted a series of coastal resilience and permitting amendments, including streamlined permitting for urban coastal projects, a pilot for nature-based solutions, dredging and sand placement in general permits, and a Salisbury Beach trust fund clarification. A New Bedford state pier redevelopment amendment and a harbor protection amendment were adopted, as were amendments related to public and private water utility reporting and equitable representation. The session concluded with notice that only two amendments remained before a roll call, followed by an adjournment in memory of James A. Jim Sheets, former Quincy mayor and educator.

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• Keenan, Massachusetts Healthy Homes Program. The Senator from Norfolk and Plymouth.
• session, this legislature, in response to that evidence, established the Massachusetts Healthy Homes Program
• It's law, but there wasn't any funding attached or included for the program when it was signed into law
• It would allocate $50 million in bond money for the Healthy Homes Program.
• the budget with the hope that we can get some real money, so to speak, tangible money behind this program

Keywords: 1212, all

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• It seems to be even more wide open than our current ESA program, and our current ESA program allows people
• Not long ago there were 5,000—and we don't have vouchers, by the way; we have an ESA program.
• There were 5,000 participants in the ESA program.
• Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to alternative education programs and alternative schools.
• HB 2409, artificial intelligence statewide education program; Education.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• .<00:26:44.400><c> Then</c> program.
• Then program.
• </c> house's provision on EIDBI program house's provision on EIDBI program integrity<00:27:39.120><c>
• </c><01:09:51.199><c> and</c> the housing stabilization program and the housing stabilization program
• </c> sure that the uh this quality program sure that the uh this quality program goes<01:11:12.159><c

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• A special shout-out also to the Blue Bistro, who made them.
• We know the guy that started Blue Bistro here in town.
• It requires state agencies to submit an accountability and evaluation plan for programs and projects
• that receive funding from the government, ...plan for programs and projects that receive funding from
• to support any questions. ...and Program Evaluation Function, here to support any questions.

Keywords: 996, all