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• Current Texas law recognizes this injustice by allowing orders of nondisclosure for a limited set of
• We show you registered as Andrea Sparks, not on our watch, Texas. Yes, Chairman.
• Transportation Code.
• I'm here today on behalf of the Texas Probation Association in support of Senate Bill 663.
• I'm a director of a probation department in Texas. I've been in the business since 1996.

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• were donating laptops to be used in the process, then that would be something that a company could utilize
• This is about enabling our local schools to be able to utilize a tax credit.
• starting to become, you know, such a technical thing and an opportunity for jobs outside of just AI and coding
• And instead of being in Texas already with your teammates, you're here with us, old people, trying to

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development heard House Bill 3359, presented by Rep. Travis Wilson on behalf of Rep. Riggs. The bill would create a state income tax credit for donations to school robotics/STEAM programs, including cash, equipment, software, materials, curriculum, and employee volunteer hours, beginning with the 2027 tax year. The credit would be 20% of the donation value, capped at $10 million annually, with a six-year sunset. Committee members raised questions about whether the credit applies to individuals or businesses, how volunteer hours would be valued and limited, whether the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Department of Economic Development would administer reporting, and whether the 20% rate should be higher. Several members also questioned the fiscal note and the impact on a tight state budget. The main witness in support was Sarah Waldron, an 18-year-old Westminster Christian Academy senior and robotics team leader who said she wrote the bill. She argued that robotics programs are expensive, that private investment is needed to improve workforce readiness, and that the bill would help schools in both urban and rural areas. She clarified that the volunteer-hours provision was intended for business employees, not general individual volunteerism, and said the bill could be amended to add guardrails and better target under-resourced schools, including a possible tiered credit based on free-and-reduced-lunch percentages. Committee members praised her initiative and testimony. One witness testified in opposition, State Public Advocate Arne C. Dinoff, who said robotics is worthwhile but the state cannot afford another tax credit given the budget deficit and the cumulative cost of tax credit programs. He objected particularly to subsidizing volunteerism and said schools should support robotics locally rather than through a state tax credit. No vote was taken; the hearing was closed and the committee adjourned after testimony.

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• Committee, what this bill does allows utility contractors, as they're running lines to meters up to private
• Members, Senate Bill 1824 is a targeted modernization of our corporate code, strengthens freedom of contract
• , legal certainty, and keeps Oklahoma competitive with states like Delaware and Texas.

Bills: SB378, SB540, SB1061, SB1475, SB1531, SB1534, SB1684, SB1824, SB1826, SB2049

Keywords: bail bondsman, bondsman license, multicounty agent bondsman, surety bondsman, Insurance Commissioner, bail bond regulation, bond deposit, forfeiture, deposit ratio, writing capacity, license transfer, power of attorney, surety bond, bail industry, Oklahoma insurance law, financial solvency, administrative action, SB1061, Oklahoma Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act, SAFE Act

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• University of Michigan and Texas A&M are two that do this very well.
• Some of the best engineers in the world said that they had handed over most of their coding work to AI
• At present, they utilize the services for approximately 50 hours.

Bills: SB1670, SB1716, SB1521

Keywords: security breach, data breach, cybersecurity, breach notification, privacy, consumer protection, class action, civil liability, Attorney General, district attorney, financial institution, banking regulator, data security, reasonable safeguards, breach notice, Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act, artificial intelligence, AI, generative AI, chatbot

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• And identify the cost and where they're being utilized.
• Ohio, Texas, and Florida have also got similar bills that they're looking at.
• Just automatic refusals to pay and down codes that just happen sort of on you know, unilaterally.

Bills: HB3794, HB3796, HB3928, HB2955, HB4453, HB4460

Keywords: licensure, criminal history, public safety, occupational certification, rehabilitation, state regulations, insurance, regulations, certification, long-term care, mergers, consumer protection, property safety, vision insurance, optometry, reimbursement, healthcare policy, ophthalmic materials, provider agreements, captive insurance

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• enabling local commercial conversions into housing or mixed-use development, and clarifying energy code
• Say all $350 million, $305 million get utilized.
• Say all $350 million, $305 million get utilized.
• That happened in Austin, Texas.
• Other states, Michigan, Texas, and Virginia in particular, have plans, much like the governor put into

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a hearing on Governor Healey’s economic development proposal, H. 5386, also referred to as the Mass Winds Act, focused on global investment, talent, innovation, housing, and business competitiveness. Governor Healey, Secretary of Economic Development Eric Paley, and Secretary of Administration and Finance Matt Gorzkowicz described the bill as a response to federal uncertainty and global competition, building on the 2024 Mass Leads Act. They highlighted proposed investments in a Global Mass initiative, including a $50 million innovation access fund and $20 million for sites to help international companies locate or expand in Massachusetts, along with support for AI, quantum, robotics, defense innovation, climate tech, downtown revitalization, and creative/cultural economy projects. They also emphasized measures to lower business costs, including reducing the LLC filing fee, expanding the small business energy tax exemption, and streamlining housing and development rules. Committee members questioned the administration about non-compete reform, AI and data-center infrastructure, housing affordability, and whether the bill would help retain workers and companies in Massachusetts. The governor and secretaries argued that the non-compete changes would restore the original compromise by requiring any alternative to garden leave to be negotiated at separation, and they said the bill’s housing and workforce provisions are intended to help young workers stay in the state. They also said Massachusetts is already investing in AI training, an AI hub, and energy-related planning, while acknowledging that data-center growth will require careful attention to water, electricity, and ratepayer impacts. Several witnesses testified on specific sections. Northeastern University supported the internship tax credit, saying experiential learning helps students gain jobs and remain in Massachusetts. The Latino Empowerment Advisory Council supported the waiver of redundant English testing for internationally trained nurses, saying it would speed entry into the workforce without lowering clinical standards. Russell Beck opposed the non-compete changes, arguing they would undermine the 2018 compromise and could reduce other forms of employee compensation. The Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office opposed the LLC fee reduction, citing revenue loss and fraud concerns. Municipal and regional groups, including the MMA and the Metro Mayors Coalition, supported site plan review codification and downtown/arts investments, while urging continued municipal input. The AFL-CIO asked for trigger language to preserve labor protections if federal law changes, and business and industry witnesses generally supported the bill’s competitiveness and global investment provisions. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with written testimony invited after the meeting.

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• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
• It's the whispers of the Texas miracle.
• Will they inherit a prosperous Texas?
• proceedings across Texas.
• So that's when a utility comes before the Public Utility Commission and says we would like to raise the

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• States to crack Japan's primary encryption system, code-named Purple.
• Perhaps the code girls most lost to history were the Black women who were segregated from their white
• This seeks to amend the Code of Virginia related to the remediated mine gas grant program.
• But there was a national report in Texas while I was owning my store that really hit a large cap.
• They correct the code references to the code that gives those folks the authority to do that.

Keywords: March 10, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• Code Section 103.024, Senate Resolution 5, Senate Rule 11.20, issue one or more subpoenas to compel
• Texas has never been afraid to set legal precedents. The DOJ has threatened this state directly.
• But um, but we do know that this came first, but Historically, the way the Texas legislature, the Texas
• Code Section 103.024, Senate Resolution 5, and Senate Rule 11.20.
• Or organizations that had a presence in Texas and so Texas had the authority to compel the leadership

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• Also, Machinery Technician Second Class Nathan Anthony, hailing from Bossier City, Texas.
• Then also from Texas, Friendswood, Texas, Electrician's Mate Second Class Nicholas Smith volunteered
• He worked long hours for... hailing from Bo Belde, Texas. Mahalo for hailing from Bo Belde, Texas.
• Fre<00:30:26.720> Friendswood, Then also from Texas, Fre Friendswood, Then also from Texas
• > secondclass Texas, electrician mate, secondclass Texas, electrician mate, secondclass Nicholas<

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• The Governor's REACH Office, utilities like Duke and Florida Power & Light, some of our state colleges
• , any company around the state can utilize, if they're interested in supporting manufacturing.
• You think of chip making, you think maybe Texas, maybe Arizona, and other states.
• we're not familiarly associated with semiconductor manufacturers, is a headline act like an Intel or Texas
• So those computer science skills, cybersecurity skills, cloud computing skills, coding, all of those

Summary: The Careers and Workforce Subcommittee met for its first meeting of the year, took roll, and heard member introductions centered on the importance of workforce pathways beyond the traditional four-year college route. Members repeatedly emphasized manufacturing, trades, rural workforce needs, apprenticeships, and helping students and adults find multiple paths to good jobs. The chair outlined the subcommittee’s focus on policies that build a skilled workforce and announced the day’s theme would be manufacturing, with presentations from the Florida Department of Commerce, the Florida Semiconductor Institute, and Fleet Force CDL training. Secretary Alex Kelly presented Florida’s manufacturing report, saying manufacturing is a major economic driver and that Florida has become the 10th largest state in manufacturing employment. He highlighted strong job multipliers, rapid growth in manufacturing GDP and establishments, the importance of logistics and ports, and the state’s small-business-heavy manufacturing base. He also stressed the aging manufacturing workforce, the need for modern skills such as robotics, cybersecurity, and data analytics, and the role of public-private partnerships, apprenticeships, and workforce education investments in supporting reshoring and industry growth. Dr. David Arnold described Florida’s semiconductor sector and the Florida Semiconductor Institute’s mission to grow research, workforce, and ecosystem development. He said semiconductors are strategically important, Florida ranks fifth nationally in semiconductor workforce, and the main bottleneck is mid-level technician talent rather than engineers or entry-level workers. He pointed to NeoCity, Valencia College, and other regional partnerships as models, and said the state needs more proactive planning, better instructor capacity, and stronger pathways from K-12 through postsecondary. Evan Agiloff of Fleet Force discussed Florida’s CDL shortage, saying trucking is essential to the supply chain, Florida has about 18,000 open CDL positions, and Fleet Force’s college-based model can quickly move students into middle-class jobs. Members asked about apprenticeships, CTE pathways, semiconductor training, infrastructure needs, and how to expand and better fund workforce programs; no votes were taken.

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• Then the PUC could approve a utility to issue bonds.
• The utility doesn't have to request securitization.
• when we found out that it wasn't just a Texas thing.
• Well, they hadn't hardened the grid in Texas, I guess.
• Well, they hadn't hardened the grid in Texas, I guess.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I've seen people who have submitted materials that, not long ago, I saw a citation to a code section
• It utilizes approximate cause language, which also is problematic.
• It utilizes approximately cause language, which also is problematic.
• The Penal Code defines person to include businesses.
• What we're saying is it severely restricts the utility of the technology.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I'm Guy Herman, presiding statutory probate court judge here in the state of Texas.
• of elder abuse in Texas, up from 60,000 cases reported in 2022.
• Get the Texas Rangers to investigate the probate mafia.
• I'm about to get the Texas DPS to come remove you from the committee room. You're excused.
• So the time periods are short either under the property code or under the terms of the lease.

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• It requires us to update our land use and zoning code.
• It requires us to update our land use and zoning code.
• It requires us to update our land use and zoning code.
• It requires us to update our land use and zoning code.
• often require separate utility often require separate utility connections,<00:31:23.200> driveways

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Is that coding? Is there something very specific to those practices?
• Is that coding? Is there something very specific to those practices?
• John's going to take Section 3, but, um, on the E/M code, it is limited to two per day per physician,
• John's going to take Section 3, but, um, on the E/M code, it is limited to two per day per physician,
• There's nothing in this bill that increases 340B utilization.

Keywords: 00:00:00 Call to Order/Roll Call 00:01:19 Discussion of 25RS HB 785 00:30:25 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 785 00:32:15 Discussion of 25RS HB 61 00:36:42 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 61 00:38:07 Discussion of 25RS HB 788 00:51:01 Discussion of 25RS SB 14 01:11:09 Discussion of 25RS HB 685 01:44:57 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Health Services met with a quorum and took up House Bill 785, as amended by a committee substitute that combined language from HB 785 and HB 787. The bill was described as addressing Medicaid managed care organization (MCO) audits, provider contract notice and amendment procedures, mental health parity compliance, and related transparency requirements. Supporters said the measure would tighten notice to providers, limit repeated contract amendments and rate reductions, require more standardized audit procedures, and add reporting on Medicaid claims, appeals, and grievances. It also includes a provision requiring coverage of at least two evaluation-and-management billable services per physician per recipient per date of service, and a section addressing narcotic/opioid treatment program licensing and reimbursement language. Testimony in support came from Representative Kim Moore, John Inman of BrightView Health, Michelle Sandborne of the Children’s Alliance, and Kelly Cormic of RYSE. They argued that MCOs often use audits and recoupments in ways that are burdensome, opaque, and financially damaging to providers, especially smaller and rural ones. They cited examples of multiple audit requests in short timeframes, large record requests with short deadlines, delayed or absent feedback, and recoupments taken before appeals are resolved. They also said parity laws are not being consistently enforced and that the bill would give the Department of Insurance authority to suspend or revoke an MCO certificate of authority for willful or repeated parity violations. Committee members generally expressed support for provider protections and transparency, while asking for clarification on the narcotic treatment and E/M billing provisions. Tom Stevens of the Kentucky Association of Health Plans testified in opposition, saying the bill is complex to implement and should be handled through the broader Medicaid oversight work of House Bill 9, the MOAB. He said the issues raised were better suited for that bipartisan stakeholder process and noted the committee substitute had not yet been fully reviewed by his group. After discussion, the committee adopted the committee substitute and then moved to a vote on the bill; the roll call began, with several members recorded as voting yes, but the transcript cuts off before the final vote result is shown.

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• But the other cost drivers are utilization. So, and acuity for people: how ill are you?
• Eight states have utilized a preferred drug list for some classes.
• the country utilize, and where does the New Mexico Medicaid program fit in?
• Well, they have a higher utilization rate.
• Also, the number of people that are utilizing the service.

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• There's two of them in Texas. There are none in Kentucky.
• There's two of them in Texas.<00:08:17.680> There<00:08:17.840> are<00:08:17.919> none
• <00:08:19.400> Um Texas. There are none in Kentucky. Um Texas.
• be utilized in real-life situations.
• You can use the QR code that's on the screen or the ufl.me/ketc. Thank you so much.

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• cannot create a workaround where, okay, I'm on the phone for 30 seconds because I've created this code
• If we're competing with Mississippi State, Clemson, Texas A&M, et cetera...”
• If we're competing with Mississippi State, Clemson, Texas A&M, et cetera, it's very competitive, and
• You're just not utilizing your maximums.
• The other side of it is research and extension, which is code word for outreach.

Summary: The committee first filed a report on the executive protection detail and then reviewed a long list of House and Senate bills that were ready for action, with members instructed to hold any items they wanted removed. The committee then took up several agency requests to amend bills: the Auditor of State’s request for a $370 increase for special deputy expense allowance, the Administrative Office of the Courts’ requests for additional funding for court interpreters and substitute court reporters, and requests tied to local sales tax refunds, county property tax redistribution, emergency medical and law enforcement support, and Northwest Arkansas Community College tornado-related repairs. All of those amendments were adopted, and one amendment on House Bill 1034 was held over at Senator Johnson’s request. A major portion of the meeting focused on an amendment for the Department of Corrections to fund a pilot program using mobile technology to identify and disable illegal inmate cell phones at Varner and Cummins prisons. The bill sponsors and Corrections officials described the problem as a serious public safety issue, saying inmates use contraband phones for criminal activity, trafficking, scams, and outside coordination. Members asked about FCC rules, procurement, whether the system would jam or only identify phones, whether it would affect staff or nearby users, how quickly it would work, whether it would be a one-time or ongoing cost, and whether the department had existing budget authority. Officials said the proposal would require an RFP, that current funding was not available in the department’s budget, and that the technology would be a two-year pilot. The committee ultimately adopted the amendment and then gave the underlying bill a do-pass recommendation. The committee also considered an amendment for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, which sought a $4 million increase in appropriation authority. Senators discussed the division’s role in county extension offices, 4-H, research, and salary competitiveness, while others questioned why the division needed more appropriation room when it already had about $10 million in headroom and had requested a different funding level through higher education. Division representatives said the increase would help with salaries and provide flexibility for future funding, and Higher Education staff clarified the original request and recommendation amounts. After extensive discussion, the committee adopted the amendment and gave it a do-pass recommendation. Finally, the committee began acting on governor’s letters, adopting amendments for a homestead property tax credit increase, insurance department conference travel, property appraisal analysis support, career and technical education professional development, regulatory and casino gaming appropriations, a new program integrity line for the Department of Inspector General, consolidation of licensing board appropriations, deletion of a completed Fort Chaffee Readiness Center appropriation, and a revised reappropriation package for prison expansion that included special language limiting use of the funds. Members asked several questions about the prison reappropriation, including whether it still related to the earlier Calico Rock project and whether special language should be considered separately; the committee moved the governor’s letters forward for drafting and further action.

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• It ensures that the President and the Speaker have direct control over utilities, including lighting,
• And let's make sure every child in Florida, no matter their zip code, has a chance to climb.
• The bill amends the Florida Trust Code as it relates to the powers of the Florida Attorney General.
• We should be trying to be better than Texas.
• Specific situations that come up, they can request those waivers and utilize those.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the pledge, quorum call, and several recognitions, including guests for Education and Sharing Day, law enforcement officer of the day Detective Miata Anderson, and later FAMU Day at the Capitol and other visiting groups. The chamber adopted the special order report and then moved through a series of budget-related bills and conforming measures, with debate focused largely on recurring funding, environmental programs, housing, insurance reserves, and tax policy. Members approved HB 5011/SB 2506, which conform environmental resource funding to the proposed budget by shifting Seminole Gaming Compact-related dollars from recurring to nonrecurring funding; supporters said this preserves annual legislative review, while opponents warned it would reduce funding for the Resilient Florida program, wildlife corridor protection, invasive species removal, and other conservation efforts. The House then passed HB 5013, reducing state-funded property reinsurance reserves by lowering the RAP program and repealing FORA funding, and HB 5501, which redirects documentary stamp tax revenues from housing and transportation trust funds to general revenue; Democrats argued the housing changes would reduce affordable housing support, while Republicans said the move was needed to control recurring spending. The chamber also passed HB 5015 on state group insurance, HB 5201 on Florida PALM accounting conforming changes, HB 5203 on Capitol Center tenancy and utilities control, and HB 5009 creating a Florida Accountability Office and revising audit and budgeting functions. The most extended debate came on HB 7031, which permanently reduces the state sales tax rate from 6% to 5.25% and also lowers several related tax rates. Supporters described it as broad-based, immediate tax relief for Floridians, while opponents said property tax relief would be more targeted and that sales tax cuts also benefit tourists and out-of-state visitors. The bill passed 112-0. The House then took up the main budget bill, HB 501, and subcommittee chairs outlined the proposed $112.9 billion budget, including education, health care, transportation, agriculture and natural resources, higher education, state administration, justice, and IT spending. Members began questioning the pre-K-12 budget on school funding, vouchers, proration, mental health and safety allocations, and inflation, with the discussion continuing beyond the excerpt provided.