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• . >> I WOULD ASK EVERYONE TO PLEASE SILENCE ELECTRONIC DEVICES.
• AS YOU HEARD, DCF UP DATED THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING SCREENING TOOL AND CREATED AN ELECTRONIC VERSION.
• WE HAVE HAD NO BILLS TO VOTE ON TODAY. JUST A WONDERFUL PRESENTATION.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Colleagues, I respectfully ask your aye vote, request your aye vote for ACR 28, thank you.
• All those vote who desire to vote. All those. All those vote who desire to vote.
• All those vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll. There are 72 co-authors added.
• For co-authors, all members vote who desire to vote.
• All those vote who desire to vote, this is for co-authors. All those vote who desire to vote.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Micky, I don't think I have the electronic version. This is attached to the PowerPoint.
• I'm an electronic person. That's you. You're going to send out a... I will forward this.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met with New Hampshire DOT Commissioner Bill Cass and Finance Director Danielle Shandra to review the agency’s FY 2026 budget. Cass gave a high-level overview of DOT’s mission, organization, funding structure, and staffing trends, noting the agency has about 650 employees across five divisions. He said the Governor’s recommended FY 2026 budget totals $95.99 million, essentially flat from FY 2025, with funding primarily from Turnpike funds, Highway funds, federal sources, and a small General Fund share for non-highway units. Members asked about how Turnpike and Highway funds are treated in state accounting, and DOT explained that while they are enterprise funds restricted to their purposes, they are considered unrestricted from the statewide perspective and are appropriated through the budget process. A major topic was staffing and budget targets. DOT said its full-time staffing level has remained relatively flat since 2014 even as vehicle miles traveled increased and vacancies rose. To meet budget targets, the department unfunded seven permanent positions and nine temporary full-time positions, and later noted additional reductions in Finance, including the elimination of two full-time positions, reduced print shop equipment purchases, and deeper cuts to overtime, temporary help, equipment, and supplies in FY 2027. DOT also explained that it shifted funding for one unmanned aerial system position from General Funds to Highway Funds, saying the change was workable because the position supports highway-related work and federal-aid-eligible activities. Members asked for clarification on the state transit operating match, and DOT explained that the Legislature had previously provided about $1.8 million annually in General Funds to help local transit agencies meet federal match requirements, but that funding was not included in this budget. DOT said that could reduce the ability to draw down some federal transit funds, though the impact may not be immediate because those funds can be used over several years. The department also described its unmanned aerial system program, saying it has been used for about five years for mapping, survey work, construction oversight, and storm damage assessment, and that it now has about five drones and two full-time positions supporting the program. DOT said it is expanding cross-training so more employees can operate drones without adding positions. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• Would you like to vote? Representative P...: Uh, yes, I like to vote, and I vote yes.
• Would you like to vote? Representative P...: Uh, yes, I like to vote, and I vote yes.
• Would you like to vote? Representative P...: Uh, yes, I like to vote, and I vote yes.
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• > try<00:49:18.319> to<00:49:18.520> vote were we try to vote were we try to vote

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Finance Division 2 work session first took up HB 506, a bill dealing with the return of seized firearms. Members discussed how the measure would shift background-check processing for firearm returns through the Department of Safety, while the physical firearms would still remain with local police unless State Police had taken custody. The department said the bill would change which cases come to it, and members clarified that the bill concerns the background-check decision rather than possession of the firearms. The committee then voted OTP on HB 506 FN by a 7-0 roll call. The committee next discussed HB 671, establishing a kindergarten literacy readiness program. Department of Education staff explained that the bill grew out of a COVID-era Waterford contract that provided home-based early literacy support for families using federal relief funds, at a cost of about $600,000 per year, but that the program ended when those funds expired. Members raised concerns that the bill’s $1 appropriation was not realistic, that the prior program lacked sufficient outcome data, and that the references to ESSA tier-one benchmarks were unclear. The department said it was conducting a broader literacy needs assessment and updating the state literacy plan, including data from the zero-to-five range, K-5, and dyslexia-related work. Waterford representatives described the program as an early-literacy, pre-K readiness service for children ages zero to five, originally designed to work in homes with computers and internet provided where needed, and later expanded in some settings such as daycares and pre-K classrooms. They said the program used assessments at the beginning and end, had served hundreds of children, and was intended to support family engagement and kindergarten readiness. Despite that testimony, members remained concerned about funding and the lack of clear results, and one member moved to retain the bill for more information. The discussion ended with the bill retained rather than advanced.

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• We need to adopt a new electronic meetings policy, and Chandler is going to lead us through that.
• attending member shall notify staff in advance of their virtual participation and that they may not vote
• into detail regarding the logistical requirements of an all-virtual meeting and specifies that no voting
• provider interoperability initiative, which is thinking about modernizing and connecting systems, electronic

Keywords: House Select Committee on Advancing Rural and Small Town Health Care, 976, house, all

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• Please silence all of your life, electronic devices and miss.
• It is electronic which I know some seniors struggle with. But we do have a call center.
• next scheduled meeting in statute requires that this particular form would be approved by unanimous vote
• like the state to add money to the financial vite support versus long-term sustainability for the vote

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• The House Committee on Administration has established, an electronic public comment process for all Texans
• All public comments submitted through the portal will be posted on electronic legislative information
• Members, we're going to vote on some bills that's been left pending.
• HB 1784, you can be the reason if you vote in favor of HB 1784 that another student doesn't have to go

Bills: HB232

Keywords: disaster recovery, natural disaster, weather disaster, emergency relief, flood relief, hurricane relief, storm damage, wildfire, tornado, hail, windstorm, extreme heat, ice storm, snowstorm, property damage, personal injury, temporary housing, relocation assistance, lost wages, state emergency management

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• My hope is that we can finish testimony and potentially vote before we go.
• If we finish but don't get to the voting before we have to go to the floor.
• Witnesses, please be sure to register using the electronic witness registration system.
• Typically, that happens in a flash title sale, which is very quickly done on paper or through an electronic

Bills: SB2199, SB2200, SB2201, SB2949, SB2332

Keywords: overweight vehicle, vehicle weight limits, hazardous materials, hazmat, cargo tank, fuel transport, trucking, commercial vehicle, Transportation Code, criminal penalty, second-degree felony, loading violation, truck weight, axle weight, gross weight, public safety, commercial carrier, Texas, commercial truck, truck route

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• Please silence all electronic devices.
• So we encourage a no vote today and look forward to continuing to talk with Senator Martin about his
• It's called an electronic service tool.
• By your vote, CS for SB 1132 is reported favorably.

Summary: The Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum present and first heard SB 1826 by Senator Martin, which would restrict ultra-processed foods served to public school students during the school day. Senator Martin said the bill is aimed only at government-purchased food in public schools, not parents’ lunches or after-school sales, and argued it is intended to protect children’s health and school performance. Members questioned the bill’s definition of ultra-processed food, its scope during the school day, and possible cost and compliance issues. Senator Rouson offered a friendly amendment extending the compliance date from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026, and the committee adopted it. Several industry groups and associations spoke against the bill, citing lack of a clear definition, FDA preemption concerns, costs, and the risk of a state-by-state patchwork; Moms for Liberty waived in support. Senator Martin then temporarily postponed the bill for further work. The committee next took up CS for SB 1132 by Senator Truenow on consumers’ right to repair certain equipment, including agricultural equipment and portable digital devices. An amendment by Senator Boyd was adopted to exclude security and life-safety systems and remove automobile-related provisions. Public testimony included opposition from TechNet, which said the bill is unnecessary because repair parts, tools, and manuals are already available and asked for changes to make the bill prospective and remove the private right of action. Agricultural equipment dealers and manufacturers testified against the bill, arguing that current repair resources and a memorandum of understanding with the Farm Bureau already address repair access, while warning that the bill could undermine dealer margins, parts inventory, training programs, safety, cybersecurity, and emissions compliance. Some members supported the concept but noted the bill still needed work. The committee voted 4-0 to report CS for SB 1132 favorably. The meeting concluded with a presentation from Florida 4-H youth leaders on the organization’s impact and goals. The presenters described 4-H’s role in leadership, agriculture, STEM, and healthy living, highlighted statewide participation and camp programs, and asked for continued support for camp improvements, especially the Camp Cherry Lake revitalization effort. Senators praised the students’ presentations and the value of 4-H before the committee adjourned.

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• Representative Moody, and, and I, I think every member that's up here on this committee dies, who's voted
• Years with the support of OCA, we have developed a case management system that is completely electronic
• we've had an entity that's been propped up called Stop Houston Murders, and the campaign rhetoric said Vote
• Is, is the state law library equipped if we allowed TDCJ inmates to communicate electronically with the

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• I would ask everyone to please silence their electronic devices.
• As you heard, DCF updated the human trafficking screening tool and created an electronic version.
• We have had no bills to vote on today, just a wonderful presentation.
• We have had no bills to vote on today, just a wonderful presentation.

Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs received three presentations and took no bill votes. The Department of Children and Families gave an extensive update on human trafficking prevention and services, describing Florida’s statutory framework, hotline and investigation data, placement options such as safe houses and safe foster homes, new adult safe house certification rules, expanded screening tools for vulnerable adults, and prevention efforts including youth-led outreach and training. Members asked about whether current funding is sufficient, how DCF addresses grooming and re-victimization in residential settings, and how long youth typically remain in safe-house placements; DCF said funding is only one part of the support system, that families and youth receive prevention resources even when allegations are not substantiated, and that placement length varies by child. OPPAGA then presented its 2024 annual report on commercial sexual exploitation of children. The report found that verified CSE victims slightly declined in 2023, with Broward, Miami-Dade, Duval, Hillsborough, and Escambia among the highest-prevalence counties. Most verified victims were community youth rather than children already in care, though dependent youth had higher rates of prior maltreatment. OPPAGA also reported continued concerns about limited placement capacity, especially for less restrictive Tier 1 safe houses, and service gaps such as the need for survivor mentors. Its recommendations focused on expanding placement options, improving data collection, and strengthening collaboration to support survivor mentors. Finally, DCF presented the Step into Success pilot program for current and former foster youth ages 16 to 26. The program combines workforce education, professional development, and paid internships with mentor support; the first cohort launched in 2024 with 15 participants, all of whom secured placements, and the department reported strong satisfaction and early outcomes. Committee members asked about scalability, costs, and whether the model could be moved beyond DCF-run operations into community-based providers. DCF said the program was designed to be scalable, currently costs about $500,000 annually for the pilot, and could be expanded statewide with additional funding and partner support. The committee adjourned after the presentations.

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• government electronic duck stamps. government electronic duck stamps.
• >> The chairman votes yes. >> The chairman votes yes.
• voice vote on the floor. voice vote on the floor.
• voted it through. It passed both houses. voted it through. It passed both houses.
• Voted against.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We're going to try to transition to an electronic record, but at least for the next few budget cycles
• trying to transition to an electronic trying to transition to an electronic record,<00:21:36.720
• On the civil filing fees, the Supreme Court has to vote to increase them. Okay.
• 21.359> to filing fees, the uh Supreme Court has to filing fees, the uh Supreme Court has to vote
• vote to increase them. vote to increase them. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> Okay.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary met without a quorum and heard an update from the Administrative Office of the Courts on the judicial branch budget. AOC Director Zach Ramsey and budget director Carol Henderson outlined the branch’s current funding structure, noting that fiscal year 2026 general fund support is about 2.77% of the state general fund, below the National Center for State Courts’ typical 2% to 4% range. They emphasized Kentucky’s unusual responsibility for courthouse facilities, with the judicial branch directly involved in construction, maintenance, and operations across 229 facilities in all 120 counties. AOC said nearly 91% of its general fund is spent on personnel and other non-discretionary costs, and that the branch has long relied on agency revenue, restricted fund carryforwards, and vacancy credits to balance court operations. Members were told that Senate Bill 25 required a $34.5 million transfer into a reserve account, part of which was used to purchase the Chamberlain Avenue building in Frankfort. AOC reported that only $11.9 million remains in restricted funds, while it projects needing about $13.5 million to cover fiscal year 2026 obligations, not including roughly $9 million in flood-related remediation costs for Hardin and Franklin counties, much of which it expects to recover through insurance and FEMA. Looking ahead to the next biennium, AOC said it will seek full funding of court operations at $341 million annually, a $13.5 million increase to bring current services into the base appropriation rather than relying on reserves. It also previewed additional requests, including a 15% across-the-board pay parity plan for Kentucky Court of Justice personnel, replacement of declining master commissioner fee revenue tied to 141 deputy circuit court clerk positions, funding for technology subscription and case management system costs, JAV audiovisual system upgrades, AEDs and medical kits for courthouses, and other staffing and operational needs. Senator Funky Frommeyer asked whether the 15% salary proposal was included in the $13.5 million increase; AOC said it was not, and that it would be an additional request. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• Elements of our business, such as electronic visit verification or EVV as we say, have changed our...
• I heard people talking about EVV, electronic visit verification.
• When we cannot utilize electronic means to verify eligibility, HHSC relies on thousands of eligibility
• Leslie. ...in that seat, and Marie Alvarez, and I will call the vote. Okay.
• Please demonstrate this compassion by voting to raise community attendant wages to $19 per hour.

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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• FOR MEMBERS AND THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES.
• I ASK FOR YOUR YES VOTE AND THANK THE SPONSOR FOR HER INCREDIBLE WORK ON THIS LEGISLATION, THANK YOU
• BY YOUR VOTE CS FOR SB 894 IS REPORTED FAVORABLY.
• Brodeur: BY YOUR VOTE SHOWED 1286 REPORTED FAVORABLY. LET ME JUST ROLL THROUGH.
• ANY MEMBERS WISHING TO RECORD VOTES, SENATOR HARRELL. >> Sen.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• a paper copy if you would like them, but we know many of you have been moving more towards the electronic
• a paper copy if you would like them, but we know many of you have been moving more towards the electronic
• They do any charging for that non-driver photo ID when it's done for voting purposes.
• And if we put it up electronically, I don't think there's a burden so much as, you know, that way when
• We could make it available electronically.

Summary: The committee first received a general fund and revenue update from the Office of Management and Budget. Staff reported that the state started the biennium about $176 million above prior estimates, but year-to-date revenues were now running below legislative forecast, mainly due to lower individual income tax and sales tax collections. The budget stabilization fund was above its cap, the legacy fund continued to grow, and oil revenues were slightly above forecast overall. Members also asked about federal funding uncertainty and mineral leasing variability, and OMB said agencies would be asked to address potential federal reductions case by case during budget preparation. The committee then reviewed compliance reports and trust fund analysis materials, followed by a bill draft for a fixed-route city transportation grant program. Testimony from transit officials in Fargo and Minot supported the proposal, saying state aid would help match federal transit funds and support operations, but members raised questions about the funding source, fare structures, and whether the program should be limited to the current four fixed-route cities or allow future eligible cities. Several members asked for more time to study the formula and possible funding options before moving the bill forward. Next, the committee approved a bill draft repealing obsolete language related to a proposed North Dakota-South Dakota bi-state authority. Staff explained the provision had been unused for about 30 years and that existing law likely already allowed joint powers agreements without the specific language. The committee voted to adopt the repeal bill draft. The Department of Commerce and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site then provided an update on uncrewed aircraft system initiatives, including the Vantis radar data enclave, the drone replacement program, and future revenue models. Officials said North Dakota had received FAA approval to operate the radar data pathfinder, had begun replacing non-compliant drones from restricted foreign sources, and was working on phased procurement and cost-recovery plans. Members asked about deadlines, funding, supply-chain issues, and how the system would be used; staff said the federal restrictions were already in effect and that Vantis was being positioned as infrastructure for future beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations. Finally, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation presented on the design of a new minimum-security prison and on a reentry housing task force. The new facility is planned for the penitentiary grounds, with a reduced estimated cost of about $263 million, 600 beds initially, possible expansion to 732 beds, and completion projected around 2031 if funded in 2027. The reentry housing task force described a data-driven effort to identify housing needs for people leaving incarceration, with the goal of reducing homelessness and recidivism through targeted housing support and possible subsidies. Members asked about staffing, site selection, housing duration, and whether employment and transportation needs would be included in the assessment.

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• Thank you, and I ask for your I vote. Thank you, and I ask for your I vote on SB 937. Wonderful.
• So I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
• Respectfully asking for an aye vote. Absolutely.
• We respectfully urge an aye vote.
• I ask for an aye vote. Thank you. Thank you very much. Before I proceed... I ask for an aye vote.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety bills and took testimony on each, with members often noting amendments and continuing negotiations. SB 1009 by Senator Becker would require juvenile courts to find that less restrictive alternatives are unsuitable before ordering detention, and would require periodic review of continued detention and consideration of alternatives at disposition. Supporters argued it would reduce unnecessary youth detention and improve transparency; probation, judges, and police groups opposed it as an undue limit on judicial discretion and potentially unsafe in serious cases. The chair said he would recommend an aye with amendments, but the bill was held pending quorum and later remained on call. SB 1130 by Senator Gomez Reyes would update privacy law for wearable recording devices such as smart glasses, requiring consent before recording in places where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy and banning devices or accessories designed to defeat recording indicators. Supporters said the bill addresses secret recording and invasive surveillance; opponents from tech and hospitality groups sought clarification to avoid unintended liability for businesses and exempt workplace communication devices. Members discussed those exemptions, and the chair recommended an aye, but the measure also remained on call. Senator Blake Spear presented SB 99, which would let courts consider military protective orders in domestic violence proceedings and require better communication between civilian law enforcement and military authorities. Supporters from the Department of Defense, local officials, and military representatives said it would close protection gaps for military families; the ACLU opposed it on due process grounds because MPOs are issued without judicial process. The chair and author emphasized that the bill only allows consideration of MPOs and does not require civilian enforcement of them. The bill passed out on a vote, though it remained on call for additional members. The committee also heard SB 937 by Senator Gonzalez, restricting flashbang use for crowd control and banning flashbangs and explosive breaching charges in immigration enforcement, and SB 1022, creating a statewide anti-trafficking task force. SB 937 drew support from civil rights and community groups and opposition from police and sheriffs over the use-of-force standard and limits on tactics; it passed out on a vote but remained on call. SB 1022 was supported by survivor and faith groups and opposed by public defenders and sex worker advocates who raised concerns about racial disparities and enforcement harms; it also passed out on a vote. Later, SB 1395, extending criminal protective orders for certain felony sex offenses against minors up to 20 years, and SB 1230, increasing penalties for repeat illegal dumping, were both heard with mixed testimony and were held on call after committee votes. The committee also adopted a consent calendar and several bills were moved forward with amendments.

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• The members will answer the roll call by indicating their presence on the electronic voting board.
• requests that you use your request-to-speak button for the agenda items listed for reference up on the voting
• Her name was always above mine, squeezed into the voting, and I was...
• Was always above mine, squeezed into the voting, and I always thought she should have part of my space
• The motion is seconded and put to a vote.

Keywords: April 22, 2026 - Special Session 1, 976, house, all

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• Subsection D: The authorities shall electronically submit a final report to the governor, the president
• Senator Thompson, Senator Peugh, do you care to vote? Senator Rossino: 9 ayes, 2 nays.
• So, appreciate a yes vote and moving this forward. That concludes debate. Please call the roll.
• Senator Puguh, Senator Reinhart, Senator Standridge Senator Thompson, Senator Puguh, do you care to vote
• Senate Bill 1344 having to Receive nine aye votes and two nay votes.

Bills: SB1423, SB1426, SB1502, SB1377, SB1983, SB1466, SB1645, SB1647, SB1847, SB1565, SB1562, SB1329, SB1383, SB1833, SB1555, SB1344

Keywords: Oklahoma Hospital Advisory Council, hospital licensure, public health, State Department of Health, State Board of Health, hospital regulations, healthcare regulation, hospital standards, hospital construction, hospital operations, stroke care, stroke system, emergency medical services, EMS transport, psychiatric treatment, chemical dependency treatment, substance use disorder, drug storage, pharmacy, quality indicators

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• Before we begin, I will ask everybody to remember to silence your electronic devices.
• I'm really excited to vote up on this bill once again. Representative Overdorf.
• So, I probably voted for your bill last year this time.
• Congratulations by your vote. We'll show House Bill 803 favorable. All right.
• Congratulations by your vote. We'll show House Bill 7015 favorable. Favorable.