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• But now we're going to dig this up, and who knows what we could release in the environment, and think
• But now we're going to dig this up, and who knows what we could release in the environment, and think
• But now we're going to dig this up, and who knows what we could release in the environment, and think
• But now we're going to dig this up, and who knows what we could release in the environment, and think
• reduction fee and u with the condition reduction fee and u with the condition from<01:55:13.199>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• . conditions. conditions.
• They look at the condition and go from there.
• be a symptom of an underlying condition. be a symptom of an underlying condition.
• condition and and go from there. condition and and go from there.
• ,<03:47:04.680> uh<03:47:04.800> prevent their condition, uh prevent their condition

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <01:23:01.040> which behavioral health conditions which behavioral health conditions which
• Once the physician released him, we came home and we received a bill for that.
• insurance uh once the physician released insurance uh once the physician released him,<02:16:43.439
• Global and national nurses associations have released statements in support of the Palestinians in Gaza
• and equal or conditional and selective. and equal or conditional and selective.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Can we just release the children out there? Absolutely not.
• Are the folks at school alerting you to the conditions, the patterns, the things that lead to violence
• educators with master's degree level education and understanding of that. school alerting you to the conditions
• called that panic alarm goes off when we're on the other end of the county, because in the best conditions

Summary: The committee heard extensive testimony on Oklahoma school safety from Commissioner Tipton, OSSI director Mike Fike, OACTIC director Alan Young, OSBI lieutenant Isiles Keene, and Rogers County Sheriff Scott Walton. The main focus was a statewide school-safety framework built around response, prevention, and recovery. Witnesses described training law enforcement in the LASER active-shooter response model, adding A-TURK training for coordinated law enforcement/fire/EMS response, expanding run-hide-fight and Stop the Bleed instruction for educators and staff, conducting risk and vulnerability assessments, and using the Rave panic-button system and the ProtectOK tip app to speed reporting and dispatch. They also emphasized behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) teams as a prevention tool to identify and support at-risk students before violence occurs. Members asked about administrator and teacher training, school counselor involvement, how apps are deployed on personal versus school devices, and whether schools are actually using the programs. Witnesses said administrators, counselors, and SROs should be part of BTAM, that training is most effective when it is realistic and repeated, and that Rave is geofenced and typically invited onto devices by schools. Several members stressed that school leaders must buy in for safety plans to work, and one member raised concerns about traumatic training and the need for mental-health support as part of prevention. Witnesses said mental-health referral and monitoring are part of BTAM, but the school and local partners must manage the process. OSBI’s lieutenant added broader context, comparing school safety to fire safety and noting that Oklahoma still lacks some statutory requirements for intruder drills and stronger penalties for school threats. He also discussed possible future tools such as surveillance analytics, gunshot detection, ballistic-rated doors and walls, and better access controls, while warning that technology should supplement, not replace, basic safety systems and training. Sheriff Walton closed by describing rural response challenges and his foundation’s effort to place ballistic shields in schools and police cars, arguing that human resources and rapid communication remain the biggest gaps. No votes or formal actions were taken in the meeting.

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• line or sign on the dotted line, and we have an agreement as to how it's going to be used, and we release
• New Mexico DO-IT currently oversees IT contracts amendments excluding terms and conditions, and that
• was a bill that was passed last year where terms and conditions are now handled under GSD.
• A project is mandated to undergo phase certification due to appropriation or grant conditions.

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• Ultimately, as it was repositioned, their decline year over year from pre-pandemic to pandemic conditions
• It gave us the ability to meet those market conditions.
• You need to hit up to 80 percent of tranche one before they release the funds for tranche two.
• There are other terms and conditions that we might have in what we call the side agreement.

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• They are being cut out in certain instances by because of certain conditions that are put into grant
• Governor Bowman, I'd like to begin with a question on the US fiscal condition.
• And to the extent that we're heading in a better direction, they'll look to us to potentially release
• to it is to ensure that we're focusing on the core material financial risks that affect a bank's condition

Keywords: legislation, housing affordability, financial regulation, public testimony, accountability, oversight

Summary: The meeting involved significant discussions around key legislative proposals, primarily focusing on various bills such as HB2 and SB5. The committee examined the implications of these bills on issues like housing affordability and financial regulation. Notable members engaged in debates, providing differing perspectives on the potential economic impacts of the proposed bills. The meeting witnessed public testimony, which included a call for accountability in government actions and oversight of current financial policies. Members echoed concerns about following through on commitments to address critical issues affecting everyday Americans.

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• Once a police report is released to the public, the legislature will not have the ability to recall it
• to them uh that reports are released to them uh that could<01:26:05.360> create<01:26:05.719>
• release of that information<01:32:39.639> next<01:32:39.880> question<01:32:40.080>
• That information, um, can the agency decline to release that information?
• A warrantless search is based on exigent or emergency conditions. It's a small window.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee met on March 13, 2025, and took up several firearms and fireworks measures. On SB 227, which would create an illegal fireworks enforcement division in the Department of Law Enforcement and appropriate funds, DLE supported the bill, saying fireworks enforcement has become a full-time job requiring dedicated staff rather than a collateral-duty task force. Members discussed whether the bill and the related task force bill were both needed; DLE said yes, explaining that the new division would provide full-time state employees while the task force funding covers interagency costs such as transportation, storage, overtime, and personnel. Testimony on SB 227 was reported as 12 in support and 6 in opposition. On SB 222, which would fund the illegal fireworks task force and extend its sunset to June 30, 2030, DLE and the Honolulu Police Department supported the measure, emphasizing continued enforcement pressure and interagency coordination. An opponent from the Libertarian Party of Hawaii argued the bill was a waste of time, criticized fireworks prohibition as cultural overreach, and performed a song in opposition. Representative Shimizu asked about results from the extra enforcement effort, and DLE said enforcement has driven up street prices and made investors think twice, which they described as a goal of pricing people out of the market. The chair reported 13 testimonies in support and 6 in opposition. The committee then heard SB 1324, a more comprehensive fireworks bill that would revise definitions and penalties, create first- and second-degree fireworks offenses, add infractions, and increase penalties for serious injury or death. DLE and the Attorney General strongly supported it, saying the bill would improve enforcement, address black-market activity, and help prosecutors when fireworks have already exploded and evidence is destroyed. The Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing existing laws already punish these offenses and that the real issue is enforcement; the office also raised constitutional concerns about the bill’s concurrent civil infraction and criminal trial process. Honolulu Police supported the bill, while the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office said the alternative definitions would help in cases involving exploded versus seized fireworks. The chair noted 17 testimonies in support, 7 in opposition, and 3 comments, and members discussed whether the bill could be amended to address the public defender’s concerns. The committee also began hearing SB 308, which would expand the state’s magazine-capacity restrictions to firearms with detachable magazines over 30 rounds, with a grandfathering provision for certain magazines obtained before January 1, 2026. DLE supported the bill as a fair balance that would grandfather existing magazines while preventing new high-capacity acquisitions. Opposition testimony from Jerry Yuan of the Pool, Oil, Rifle, and Pistol Club argued the proposal was another shifting restriction and opposed magazine bans generally. The hearing continued with additional testimony not fully captured in the excerpt.

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• prenatal care for expectant mothers, vaccinations for our children, and treatments for chronic conditions
• prenatal care for expectant mothers, vaccinations for our children, and treatments for chronic conditions
• prenatal care for expectant mothers, vaccinations for our children, and treatments for chronic conditions
• But the good news is that many heart conditions are preventable through small, everyday choices.
• <02:45:27.120> from The taxes on methane emissions released from oil and gas facilities would

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• It will be on a lessened schedule provided their bridges are in good condition.
• It will be on a lessened schedule provided their bridges are in good condition.
• So I'm assuming that's condition.
• , it's probably going to cost condition, it's probably going to cost more.<00:14:49.040> And<00
• And he called me up after the Corridors of Commerce report was released and, uh, yes, I gave him a quiz

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• pressures, to create more energy out of that reaction than the energy that went into creating those conditions
• There's been some press releases from the Trump administration about trying to accelerate the NRC, you

Bills: HB2809

Keywords: cybersecurity, post-quantum encryption, CMMC 2.0, state agencies, data protection, US-based vendors, 1182, all

Summary: The Committee on Science and Technology heard two informational presentations before taking up its only bill, HB 2809. The first presentation, from the University of Arizona, focused on fusion energy research and commercialization. The presenter described fusion as a clean, safe, long-term energy source with major potential for Arizona, emphasized growing U.S. and Chinese investment in the field, and argued that Arizona could become a hub for fusion supply chains, talent, and deployment. Members asked about timelines, regulation, and how fusion might compare with small modular reactors and other energy sources; the presenter said fusion could be commercially deployable in roughly 12 to 15 years if public-private investment continues. The second presentation, from XRDNA, described a spatial-temporal addressing system for physical objects and events, aimed at improving coordination across space, infrastructure, logistics, and defense. The company said it is testing with Space Force and launch providers, uses AI provenance tools, and sees its main near-term use case in logistics and space operations. HB 2809 would require state agencies handling sensitive data, including elections, public safety, benefits, finance, and infrastructure information, to implement post-quantum encryption meeting or exceeding CMMC 2.0 validation, using a U.S.-based vendor and U.S.-developed, manufactured, or maintained components. An amendment clarified that agencies would not be required to connect offline systems to the internet to install encryption, and that agencies could use offline methods such as removable media. The sponsor argued the bill is needed because Arizona’s legacy systems are vulnerable, cited prior cyber incidents and audit findings, and said the bill would secure data even on older systems while keeping the encryption key with the Auditor General. Members generally supported the concept but raised questions about implementation, costs, the Auditor General’s role, and the need for more stakeholder input. No one signed in opposition; the Secretary of State’s office was noted as neutral. The committee adopted the Pingarelli amendment and then passed HB 2809 as amended on a 9-0 vote, giving it a due pass recommendation. Several members explained their yes votes as support for the bill’s goal while emphasizing the need for careful implementation and broader discussion. The meeting then adjourned.

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• THESE PROJECTIONS CAN ABSOLUTELY SHIFT BASED ON POLICY CHANGES AND BASED ON OUR MARKET CONDITIONS BUT
• SO WE ARE LOOKING AT THAT AND WE ARE ON TRACK TO RELEASE THAT IN THE SUMMER OF 2026.

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• which which were crimes that were prosecuted by then Attorney General Pam Bondi, who sent out press releases
• Vessels typically don't just appear on the water in the their conditions.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• believe last legislative session or the session before, those drugs for the most part, depending on condition
• But they released that list earlier this month, and we've included them here on this slide.

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• summertime we have programs for minority kids that we give them lunch because of, uh, their economic condition
• Uh, this bill is, um, in response to the Ex parte Charet decision, which was, uh, released last year,

Bills: SB 231, SB 667, SB 689, SB 825, SB 965, SB 992, SB 1059, SB 1220, SB 2368, SB 2601

Keywords: temporary emergency electric energy facility, temporary generation, emergency power, backup generation, mobile generator, portable generator, grid resilience, power outage restoration, transmission and distribution utility, TDU, Public Utility Commission of Texas, PUCT, Utilities Code Section 39.918, competitive bidding, lease authorization, emergency procurement, bulk power system, locational marginal pricing, reliability model, black start

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• summertime, we have programs for minority kids that provide them lunch because of their economic condition
• This bill is in response to the Ex Parte Charrette decision which... ...was released last year.

Bills: SB231, SB667, SB689, SB825, SB965, SB992, SB1059, SB1220, SB2368, SB2601

Keywords: temporary emergency electric energy facility, temporary generation, emergency power, backup generation, mobile generator, portable generator, grid resilience, power outage restoration, transmission and distribution utility, TDU, Public Utility Commission of Texas, PUCT, Utilities Code Section 39.918, competitive bidding, lease authorization, emergency procurement, bulk power system, locational marginal pricing, reliability model, black start

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• The prescription is not required if you have a birth control condition.
• The Dental Board released a report finding that 532 areas are experiencing dental professional shortage

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Cody started his music career right here in Texas and released six independent... albums before signing
• At the heart of the Ano Estacado, Lubbock was established in an area known for its tough conditions.

Keywords: legislation, testimonies, committee meeting, public interest, bills

Summary: The committee meeting was conducted with several discussions surrounding various proposed bills, addressing both public interests and legislative concerns. Specific bills were presented, and members debated the implications of each, emphasizing their potential impact on the community and state regulations. Notably, several testimonies were heard from stakeholders, which enriched the conversation and provided different perspectives on the bills being reviewed.

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• Cody started his music career right here in Texas and released six independent... albums before signing
• At the heart of the Llano Estacado, Lubbock was established in an area known for its tough conditions

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• the press release around it, and part of it was completely mapping all of the ADTs into our programs
• They're being sent off for new diagnosis, especially students with chronic conditions.
• They're being sent off for new diagnosis, especially students with chronic conditions.
• They're being sent off for new diagnosis, especially students with chronic conditions.
• They're being sent off for new diagnosis, especially students with chronic conditions.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard AB 402, which would increase Cal Grant award amounts for students attending private nonprofit colleges and allow community college transfer entitlement awards to be used at those institutions. The author and supporters said the bill would restore award levels to their 2001 value and improve access for low- and middle-income, working, military, and transfer students. Several witnesses from private nonprofit universities, community college districts, and advocacy groups supported the measure. Senators raised concerns about the prior Cal Grant agreement tied to Associate Degree for Transfer participation and about the need to fund broader Cal Grant reforms, but the bill advanced on a unanimous due-pass vote to Senate Appropriations and was placed on call. The committee then took up AB 2067, a sunset extension for lease-lease-back authority for TK-12 school construction through July 1, 2032. The author and supporters from school housing and contractor groups said the method provides flexibility, early collaboration, cost control, and legal certainty for school construction projects. Senators asked how often lease-lease-back and other alternative delivery methods are used, and whether the skilled-and-trained workforce provisions limit competition. Some members objected to the skilled-and-trained requirement, while others said the bill simply preserves an existing tool without changing labor rules. The bill passed on a 6-1 vote, with Senator Ochoa Bogh voting no, and was placed on call. AB 1204, which would revise the Local Control Funding Formula by increasing supplemental and concentration grants, lowering the concentration threshold, adding regional cost adjustments, and setting a minimum annual COLA floor, drew extensive testimony on both sides. Supporters said the bill better reflects regional costs, inflation, and student need, especially for low-income, multilingual, and unhoused students. Opponents, including several school district leaders, argued it would widen funding disparities and divert money from the LCFF base grant, which they said should be the priority. Committee members also questioned the fiscal impact, the proposed 4% COLA floor, and whether the bill had enough research and stakeholder consensus. Despite those concerns, the bill was advanced to Appropriations on a due-pass vote and placed on call. Finally, the committee heard AB 1235, which would require a skilled-and-trained workforce process for CSU design-build projects to align CSU with UC and community college construction rules. Supporters said it would improve training and project quality, while opponents from contractor groups argued it would reduce competition, increase costs, and impose mandates without evidence of better outcomes. Several senators objected to the skilled-and-trained requirement as limiting opportunities for contractors who comply with state law, while others noted the issue was already common in higher education construction. The discussion was still underway when the transcript ended, and no final vote on AB 1235 was captured.