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• that you're in, I'm sure that you already understand that, and I'm grateful for you guys and for the seat
• that you're in, I'm sure that you already understand that, and I'm grateful for you guys and for the seat

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government heard and advanced a large slate of bills, beginning with SB 978, which directs DEP to report on large sewage disposal facilities, rank them for wastewater treatment upgrades, and provide progress reports; it was reported favorably without public opposition. The committee also adopted an amendment and favorably reported SB 1388, which restricts vessel safety inspections without probable cause, creates a five-year safety decal, addresses spring protection zones, and bars FWC fishing licenses for commercial vessels owned by alien powers. Members raised some questions about spring protections and boating access, and one public witness urged further review of the spring-zone language. The committee then favorably reported SB 880, designating the American flamingo as state bird and the Florida scrub jay as state songbird, after testimony supporting both birds as symbols of Florida’s identity and conservation values. Several other measures were heard and passed. SB 830, dealing with lost or abandoned migrant vessels and aligning with House language, was amended and reported favorably. SB 1326, which requires local plans to maintain hurricane evacuation clearance times and allocates building permits in Monroe County and nearby municipalities, was amended to spread allocations over at least 10 years and then passed. SB 490, expanding off-duty concealed carry eligibility to correctional officers and correctional probation officers and exempting certain public safety personnel from the waiting period for rifles and shotguns, was reported favorably after support from the Florida PBA. SB 26, an uncontested claim bill for injuries from a 2022 crash, also passed, with one member suggesting future consideration of health insurance coverage for victims in similar cases. The committee additionally approved SB 98 on securities regulation and fingerprinting requirements, SB 1212 on firefighter health and safety, SB 196 on labeling food and cosmetics that contain vaccine materials or certain chemicals, SB 1300 restricting oil and gas drilling structures in sensitive areas, SB 1612 on financial institution assessment and stock offering timelines, and SB 492 on mitigation banking and wetland conservation easements. SB 1212 drew strong support from firefighters, while SB 492 drew both support and opposition from environmental and development interests, with concerns raised about wetland function, credit release timing, and conservation easement releases. Finally, the committee unanimously recommended confirmation of 12 appointees to water management district governing boards and adjourned after members recorded individual votes on selected bills.

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• My husband had to sit in the back seat and physically restrain her as she was kicking the driver's seat

Summary: The Pre-K Through 12 Budget Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered four bills. CS/HB 1403, by Rep. Yeager, would allow child care facilities to participate in the school guardian program and clarify school perimeter and door security requirements. An amendment clarifying that private security companies would pay for training was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably 11-0. CS/HB 447, the Evan B. Hartzell Act by Rep. Salzman, would provide guidance for schools that choose to teach disability history and awareness during the first two weeks of October, including age-appropriate instruction by grade band. The bill received supportive testimony from advocates and was reported favorably 11-0. CS/HB 257, by Reps. Chambliss and Tramont, would expand on a prior pilot program to allow video cameras in certain self-contained classrooms serving nonverbal students and others with significant disabilities, as a safeguard against abuse and to improve accountability. The bill drew strong support from parents and disability advocates describing abuse concerns, and it was reported favorably 13-0. CS/HB 1255, by Vice Chair Trabulsy, was a broad education bill addressing teacher shortages, scholarship program screening, health and math instruction, corporal punishment policy, and restrictions on spending public funds on organizations tied to discrimination or political/social activism. A major focus of debate was the bill’s human embryologic development instruction and related video language, with supporters calling it science-based and opponents warning it could be medically inaccurate or ideological. After the sponsor said she would amend some language, including removing ABCTE-related text and clarifying the video language, the bill was reported favorably 12-1. The meeting then adjourned.

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• As a former school board member, I have had a front-row seat to this growing issue for many years, so
• Thank you, Representative Keillor, for seating the first question to me, and thank you, Representative

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• Members, please take your seats. We have a memorial resolution.
• Please take your seats. The chair recognized Ms. Garcia Hernandez for a memorial recognition.

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• have been you might have been 12 years old, but I'm not gonna I'm not gonna say anything who's first seat
• When I first met with the county judge back in 2020, when I decided to run. for this seat.

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• The resolutions are adopted. 912 913 914 Members, if you could take your seats, we have a a very important
• SR 185 by Creighton commemorating Texas Independence Day Members, again, if you'd take your seats, please

Bills: SJR3, SB5, SJR36, SJR3, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB5, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB372, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB764, SB842, SB971, SB790, SB767, SB480, SB1066

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, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code

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• If there's a theory coming from my good friend to my left here, not politically left, but just seated
• All right, do y'all mind one of y'all giving up your seat so Mr. Isaac can testify?

Bills: SB 21, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB372, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB764, SB842

Keywords: emergency alerts, weather alerts, public safety, local government, municipality, county, website posting, online notice, emergency management, disaster preparedness, evacuation, National Weather Service, NOAA, Texas Division of Emergency Management, TDEM, localized alerts, hazard warnings, severe weather, watch warning advisory, public information

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• Will the House please come to order, and members kindly take their seats.

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Summary: The House was called to order and members were asked to take their seats. The chamber then immediately entered a recess. The House stood in recess until the fall of the gavel at 1:45 p.m. No bills, testimony, debate, or votes were taken during this brief segment.

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• And then, obviously, we've added a number of seats.

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• Will the House please come to order and members kindly take their seats.

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Summary: The House was called to order, but the chamber was then informed that House Bill 928 needed additional preparation time. As a result, the House recessed until 4:00 p.m., when it would resume consideration of HB 928 from where it left off. The presiding member also indicated that House Bill 915 would be taken up during the afternoon session, along with potentially other bills. Members were advised to monitor their email for updates. No votes or substantive debate occurred before the recess.

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• Meg Luger-Nikolai won 95% of the vote in District 64A, a seat that opened when Khali Herr became St.

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Summary: The transcript reports on two special elections that returned the Minnesota House to a 67-67 tie ahead of the 2026 session. Shelley Buck won the District 47A seat unopposed, replacing Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger after her move to the Senate, and Meg Luger-Nikolai won District 64A with 95% of the vote after the seat opened when Khali Herr became St. Paul’s mayor. DFL caucus leader Zach Stevenson issued a statement welcoming both winners and saying they would be exceptional legislators. The segment is informational and does not describe any committee action, debate, or votes beyond the election results.

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• Please find your seat. Thank you. Thank you for joining us.

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• There will be reserve seating for members of the legislature behind the family. >> Mr.
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• So social work loses its seat at the table.
• work loses its seat at the table.
• That means that they have no seat at the table when it comes to budgeting.

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• All right, everybody, if you can take your seats, the House Budget and Senate Appropriations Conference

Summary: The House Budget and Senate Appropriations Conference Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met briefly and came to order with the chair reminding attendees to turn off cell phones. Senator DeSigley reported that the Senate appreciated the House’s offer and had made an offer on the proviso, back of the bill, and implementing bill, saying the parties were making good progress on their issues. The House responded that it had also made an offer on the budget and projects for review. No public comment was offered, and there was no additional substantive discussion. With no further business before the committee, Vice Chair Diccli moved to adjourn, and the meeting ended without objection.

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• All right, everybody, if you can take your seats, the House Budget and Senate Appropriations Conference

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• All right, everybody, if you can take your seats, the House Budget and Senate Appropriations Conference

Summary: The House Budget and Senate Appropriations Conference Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met briefly to continue budget negotiations. Senator DiCeglie said the Senate appreciated the House’s offer and had made an offer on the proviso, back of the bill, and implementing bill, noting that progress was being made on the issues. The House responded that it had also made an offer on the budget and projects for review. No public comment was offered, and no substantive debate or testimony occurred. With no further business, Vice Chair DiCeglie moved to adjourn, and the committee adjourned without objection.

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• If you'll go to your seats, please. Members, I'm going to call the meeting to order. Thank you.

Summary: The committee met briefly and took up Representative Eaves’ Senate companion bill to House Bill 1001. The bill would lower the top individual income tax rate to 3.7% and the corporate tax rate to 4.1%. Representative Eaves noted that the language was identical to the House bill heard the previous day and that the prior testimony for and against it would apply here as well. No members asked questions, and no one in the audience signed up to speak for or against the bill. Representative Eaves closed on the bill and moved a do-pass recommendation. The committee voted without objection to pass the motion, and the chair announced that the bill had passed. The meeting then adjourned.

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• If you'll go to your seats, please. Members, I'm going to call the meeting to order. Thank you.

Summary: The committee met briefly and took up a Senate companion bill to House Bill 1001, presented by Representative Eves. He explained that the bill is identical to the House version heard the previous day and would lower the top individual income tax rate to 3.7% and the corporate income tax rate to 4.1%. He noted that testimony for and against the measure had already been heard on the House bill, and no additional questions were raised. No one signed up or came forward to testify for or against the bill during this meeting. Representative Eves closed on the bill and moved a do pass recommendation. The committee approved the motion by voice vote, with no opposition recorded, and the bill was reported as passed. The meeting then adjourned.

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• If you'll go to your seats, please. Members, I'm going to call the meeting to order. Thank you.

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• All right, members, if you'll have a seat. Yeah.