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• So that bill 1124 was recommended interim study. So the bill essentially died in study.
• So the bill essentially died and study.
• um with regards to what I background um with regards to what I just<01:02:20.000> said.
• , my background is being an auditor.
• And what's happening in meetings is that the warrant article is being changed into a study.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• gives written consent or unless required by another statute for law enforcement purposes or for background
• According to a study done by the Cicero Institute, Texas ranks 40th out of 50 states on regulatory burden
• A 2024 Mercatus study counted over 250... 50,000 instances of restrictive language required, shall not
• The Cicero Institute's own study deployed AI tools and found that 43% of Texas's 35,380 regulations are
• According to a Perryman Group study, Bitcoin miners created 12,000 jobs in rural Texas and spent over

Bills: HB565, HB3743, HB4310, HB5083, HB5129, HB5195, HB5331, HB5469, SB21, HB3185, SB 21

Keywords: constitutional amendment, fiscal impact, state budget, ballot measure, transparency in voting, management-to-staff ratio, state agencies, employee regulations, government efficiency, workforce management, public information, governing board, transparency, confidentiality, access rights, privacy, identifying information, state agency, consent, occupational license

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• <03:39:36.399> uh estimated uh district background uh estimated uh district background uh
• We then, out of that traffic study, were forced to relocate our school entrance.
• We then, out of that traffic study, were forced to relocate our school entrance.
• <03:47:46.000> that Hall Street for a traffic study that Hall Street for a traffic study that
• <03:47:51.359> were then out of that traffic study were then out of that traffic study were

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard HB 1334, which would remove the Education Freedom Account scholarship organization’s authority to approve “any other educational expense” under the EFA statute. The prime sponsor, Representative Porchelli, said the bill would narrow the law to the specifically listed qualifying expenses, avoid broad interpretation, and shift any questions to the Department of Education or the legislative oversight committee. In response to questions, she said she did not think the open-ended category had been needed and that the statute already clearly lists allowable expenses. A representative of the Children’s Scholarship Fund testified in opposition, saying the category is used rarely but is important for unusual cases, especially students with special needs, and that removing it could create unintended consequences. After testimony, the chair closed the hearing on HB 1334. The committee then heard HB 1513, which would move several EFA reporting and oversight requirements from administrative rules and the contract with the Children’s Scholarship Fund into statute. Representative Porchelli said the bill would consolidate existing requirements on timely responses to oversight requests, publication of expense reports by category and provider, and transmission of eligibility and enrollment data to the Department of Education. She described the bill as mostly a clarification and transparency measure rather than a substantive policy change. Members asked about the meaning of “timely access,” the 45-day deadline, whether the contract already covered these duties, and whether the scholarship organization had ever failed to comply. The Children’s Scholarship Fund said it had generally met the 45-day deadline, had not knowingly refused information requests, and that the quarterly reporting requirement could add cost; the sponsor said the DOE had provided guidance and was neutral. The hearing on HB 1513 was then closed. Finally, the committee heard HB 1256, which would repeal the state librarian’s authority to award scholarships for graduate library school attendance at American Library Association-accredited schools. Representative Drago said the law was unnecessary because the state does not currently have a state librarian, scholarships are not typically granted by statute, and he objected to the ALA accreditation requirement and what he described as the association’s political advocacy. In questions, he clarified that the bill targets the accreditation requirement rather than a specific school and said he did not think the state should direct taxpayer-funded scholarships toward ALA-accredited programs. A member raised First Amendment concerns, but the sponsor said the issue was not speech itself, only the use of taxpayer dollars and state law to support that direction. The transcript cuts off before any vote or final action on HB 1256.

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• Uh, so, this non-disclosure... if I were to go on one of the background sites, if this were implemented
• after a certain period of time, if I were to go on one of the background sites and pay for a background
• Studies consistently link prolonged solitude... ...to severe psychological harm, including anxiety, depression

Bills: HB1826, HB1969, HB2708, HB2729, HB3618, HB4515, HB4764, SB1021, SB1610

Keywords: mental health, women's health, county jail, depression screening, criminal justice, inmate release, identification certificate, Texas Department of Corrections, personal identification, driver's license, state law, reentry services, nondisclosure, criminal history, criminal defendants, community supervision, misdemeanors, felonies, rehabilitation, hearsay

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• It truly brings people from various backgrounds together to find common purpose.
• The majority of these soldiers came with little or no educational background.
• Richard Florida, an American urban studies theorist, once said, economic growth is sure to follow.
• their culture and their language, and opening it up to any other youth or children from different backgrounds

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• LBB who is constantly in contact with the agencies and they have all the background that we make need
• We know that there's riders coming on the specific area so just you know I have some background on these
• So the background on this is that there have been several, and there are some additional requests this
• And item five is $127,000 in general revenue to contracts to do a feasibility study. to assess how the

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• will allow even more Californians with Medi-Cal to access medication abortion via telehealth, which studies
• A new groundbreaking study from the ethics and public policy yesterday was released.
• a rise of criminalization of fundamental health care and this is the second time this morning this study
• Ex-Senator Richard Roth, who chaired this committee on the Senate side, asked for a study a couple of
• A UCLA-sponsored FCC-funded study that surveyed 600 of medicinal marijuana patients who were receiving

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• A new study shows that the risk of developing dementia after age 55 among Americans is 42 percent.
• She participated in an Alzheimer's study for the balance of her life; really, often she...
• I then pursued my postdoctoral studies with Dr. Huda Sogbe at Baylor College of Medicine.
• We cannot afford to study these conditions in silos.
• This includes studying how best to provide stable funding for long-term care.

Bills: SB5, SJR3, SB 5, SJR 3

Keywords: dementia, research institute, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, funding, grants, state health initiatives, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, district apportionment, legislative rules

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• She talked with her principal about getting in on it and working that into her three study halls in that
• training<00:27:06.000> will<00:27:06.279> be<00:27:06.480> available studies
• the training will be available studies the training will be available to<00:27:07.640> any<00
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• <00:48:49.000> in he does have uh background in he does have uh background in construction

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I think the background to AEDs at sporting events is that some high school athlete had a heart attack
• But I haven't seen any actual studies come from the side of the argument that you're presenting.
• And I'd be happy to send that study to anyone here on the committee.
• This bill establishes the study committee on coal-impacted communities.
• This bill establishes the study committee on coal-impacted communities, outlines study committee membership

Bills: SB1041, SB1050, SB1131, SB1138, SB1249, SB1267, SB1272, SB1317, SB1461, SB1488, SB1504, SB1517, SB1523, SB1580, SB1582, SB1584, SB1585, SB1602, SB1630, SB1654, SB1672, SB1673, SB1718, SB1761, SB1819, SB1826, SB1827

Keywords: electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, veterans, lifetime pass, state parks, Arizona, access, disabled veterans, cardiac arrest, defibrillators, school safety, emergency response, CPR training, Arizona education funding, automated license plate readers

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• And whereas additionally a 2020 study by the American Immigration Council reported that detention or
• <00:24:21.919> by And whereas additionally a 2020 study by And whereas additionally a 2020
• study by the<00:24:22.240> American<00:24:22.640> Immigration<00:24:23.200> Council
• ,<00:47:34.880> including people of many backgrounds, including people of many backgrounds
• Undocumented immigrants consistently had the lowest crime rates among groups studied.

Keywords: 981, all

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• all, those who are representatives of the state, have an opportunity to read this agenda and the background
• That I read in this backgrounder.
• For those of you who do not know my background, I have been in public safety and law enforcement for
• Now, a little bit of background on this case.
• But we can't study the EOP population without understanding all levels of care and what's happening at

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee hearing focused on the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s handling of mental health care in prisons and allegations of sexual abuse, retaliation, and excessive force in the state’s women’s facilities. CDCR officials described their PREA-based prevention and response efforts, including training, oversight, body-worn cameras, retaliation follow-up, and partnerships with outside groups. The Office of the Inspector General explained its monitoring role, noting increased authority under SB 1069, but also limited staffing and the ability to monitor only a portion of cases. The Legislative Analyst’s Office added that prison population trends could allow the state to close a prison and save over $100 million, with some savings potentially redirected to prevention or response efforts. Advocates and formerly incarcerated witnesses from Sister Warriors Freedom Coalition and the California Coalition of Women Prisoners testified that meaningful systemic change has not occurred and that retaliation, blocked programming, and unsafe reporting conditions remain widespread. They described alleged barriers to community-based services, forced or coercive treatment concerns involving Suboxone, and the need for survivor-centered reentry support, trauma-informed care, and more independent oversight. Sandra DeAnda gave detailed testimony about alleged staff abuse, retaliation, denial of mental health care, and a large use-of-force incident at Central California Women’s Facility, while Amika Mota and April Grayson urged release or resentencing for survivors housed with their abusers and greater investment in outside programs. Members of the committee pressed CDCR and OIG on accountability, use-of-force standards, criminal referrals, disciplinary outcomes, and whether investigations are completed within statutory timelines. CDCR acknowledged cultural problems at both women’s prisons and said it was retraining staff and working on reforms, while OIG said it had monitored 161 investigations and found most grievance routing appropriate, though some cases had lapsed due to time limits. Later exchanges revealed that CDCR has over 13,500 active cases and 109 investigators, and that some cases have exceeded deadlines, prompting concerns from members about whether the current system can adequately investigate misconduct and impose consequences. No votes were taken.

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• However, we all come from different backgrounds, different regions of this commonwealth, and our own
• However, we all come<01:08:35.520> from<01:08:35.759> different<01:08:36.080> backgrounds
• , come from different backgrounds, come from different backgrounds, different<01:08:37.440> regions
• c><01:30:09.760> of<01:30:09.920> the<01:30:10.159> students<01:30:10.639> study
• curriculum as part of the students study curriculum as part of the students study of<01:30:11.280

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, approval of the prior journal, and remarks welcoming visitors, including military children in the annex. The House clerk then communicated several House-passed measures to the Senate, and the clerk reported second readings of Senate Bills 70, 74, 80, 127, and 154, which were sent to the Rules Committee. Committee reports also advanced SB 129, SB 101 with Committee Substitute 1, SB 124, SB 50, SB 162 with Committee Substitute 1, SB 170 with Committee Substitute 1, and Senate Resolution 103. The chamber also introduced SB 211 on prescription drug coverage and SB 212 on mental health coverage and declared an emergency. The main floor action was on Senate Joint Resolution 74, which directs the Legislative Research Commission and state agencies to create a statewide fiscal map of substance use disorder programs and funding sources. Supporters said the map would consolidate fragmented funding information across agencies, identify gaps and duplication, improve budgeting, and provide a public-facing report; the resolution also requires posting the map online and submitting a report to the General Assembly by October 30, 2026. The Senate passed SJR 74 by a vote of 38-0. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 104, the “Halo Act,” which would create a 25-foot safety buffer around first responders while they are performing official duties. Supporters argued it would protect first responders and EMTs from interference and still allow bystanders to document events from a distance. Opponents said existing laws already cover obstruction and related conduct, and warned the bill is vague, duplicative, and could chill First Amendment activity such as filming police or protesting. The debate included multiple explanations of votes, with some senators citing public safety and others raising constitutional concerns; the excerpt ends before the final vote on SB 104 is completed.

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• I mean, as is noted in the staff background that we've gotten, and we have wait lists between the two
• storied histories and the subject of great American literature, and that was covered in my ethnic studies
• storied histories and the subject of great American literature, and that was covered in my ethnic studies
• storied histories and the subject of great American literature, and that was covered in my ethnic studies
• CCA was founded... all ages, viewpoints, and backgrounds from our immigrant communities to long-time

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• So if we're looking at the background of how Calais is working out, it's set up to be a seminal case.
• So if we're looking at the background of how Calais is working out, it's set up to be a seminal case.
• And so the best way to do this is just to do this in a manner that's consistent with background equal
• These are studies of what our people think in this state. Please listen to them.
• These are studies of what our people think in this state. Please listen to them.

Summary: The Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting met to consider HB 1D, which would establish Florida’s congressional districts using the governor’s proposed map, EOG PCRP 26. Representative Persons-Mulicka briefly introduced the bill, and Jason Jazeel and Jason Pareda of the governor’s office presented the legal rationale and map details. Jazeel argued that mid-cycle congressional redistricting is not prohibited, that the governor’s position is to draw districts without considering race, and that federal equal-protection principles should control over state race-based redistricting provisions. Pareda said he drew the map alone using 2020 census data and census blocks, while also considering population growth estimates, traditional redistricting criteria, and county/city boundaries where feasible. Pareda described the map as race-neutral and said it keeps 48 counties whole, 382 cities whole, and has a boundary-analysis score of about 85.7%. He walked through regional changes, including major revisions in South Florida, adjustments in Central Florida, and changes in the Tampa Bay area, explaining that population shifts and the need for exact congressional population equality drove many of the district configurations. Members questioned the timing of the special session, the use of 2020 census data versus newer population estimates, the role of the legislature versus the governor, the legal basis for mid-decade redistricting, and whether the map complies with the Voting Rights Act and Fair Districts amendments. Motions to place witnesses under oath and to extend the committee meeting by 30 minutes both failed. During public testimony, every speaker who was heard opposed the map. Commenters argued that the proposal was a partisan power grab, would reduce Democratic and minority representation, and violated the Florida Constitution and voting rights protections. Several speakers criticized the short notice and lack of public input, while others said the map would confuse voters or split communities. The chair repeatedly reminded attendees to maintain decorum and limited each speaker to about one minute.

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• He resides, he is besides studies. He is besides studies. He resides.
• He is, besides studying performing arts and loving performing arts, he also loves math.
• She hopes to combine her agricultural background with her interest in law and public policy to advocate
• She is a double major in international studies and women and gender studies, and she plans to go to law
• Committee to conduct a study of the use of screen time for instruction and assessment in elementary

Bills: HM19

Keywords: New Mexico Aviation and Aerospace Day, aviation, aerospace, space industry, missile programs, Spaceport America, White Sands Missile Range, White Sands Test Facility, Kirtland Air Force Base, drone, unmanned aircraft systems, commercial space transportation, NASA, aircraft, STEM education, research laboratories, Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, flight testing, medical evacuation

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• So a study by Triple A Foundation found that traffic safety released instead study in March of 225, 85%
• Are you aware, have you heard these studies? Nationwide, both the U.S.
• You just make sure you study what you want or you do.
• Everything you or thought. you believed our studies might have indicated.
• So yeah, they provided a study technique, but at what cost?

Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12, SB9, SB42, SB15, SB5, SB11, SB12, SCR1

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity

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• There's a little bit of background because we've had this discussion sort of before last year and in
• 00:16:56.079> of is great uh there's a little bit of is great uh there's a little bit of background
• because we've had this background because we've had this discussion<00:16:58.680> uh<00:16:58.959
• Mental health is an issue that is not just on these islands but it's on the world as a whole, and studies
• have shown that persons who and Studies have shown that persons who participate<00:48:28.800> in<

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees first heard House Bill 229, which would establish a statewide speed restriction for motor vehicles under certain circumstances. Testimony on the bill was limited and came in support from the City and County of Honolulu’s transportation services, the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization. No one testified in opposition, and there were no questions. The committees then took up House Bill 860, which would grant immunity from liability to the state or counties when they repair or maintain a street whose ownership or jurisdiction is disputed between them. The Department of Transportation and the Department of Land and Natural Resources submitted written testimony, and the Hawaii State Association of Counties, Maui County Council Chair Alice Lee, Hawaii County Council member Heather Kimble, and the Iolani Homestead Community Association for Justice testified in support. The Ho Association for Justice opposed the bill, arguing the immunity was too broad and that the issue had already been addressed by prior legislation. In discussion, members raised concerns about liability and asked whether a different approach, such as extending the 2017 law transferring Oahu roads in limbo to the counties, would be acceptable; county representatives said that path could be considered if immunity were removed. House Bill 1161, which would authorize counties to use a road usage charge mechanism similar to the state’s, drew support from the Department of Transportation, the Energy Office, the Hawaii State Association of Counties, several county and city offices, and the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization. Rental car companies and industry groups supported the concept but asked for amendments, including a flat fee instead of a per-mile charge, relief for plug-in hybrid vehicles, and a delayed implementation date. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii also supported relief for hybrids. Members questioned the rental car representatives about the flat-fee proposal, and they said a per-mile charge would be difficult to calculate and pass on to customers. At the end of the joint agenda, the committees deferred decision-making on HB 1161 to Tuesday, March 18 at 3:00 p.m., and the Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs committee also deferred the three measures to that date and time. The Transportation and Culture and the Arts committee then began hearing House Bill 925, which would create a Performing Arts Special Fund, and House Bill 1378, which would establish a Performing Arts Grants Program and Special Fund and revise the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts’ responsibilities and funding sources. HB 925 received support from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and written support or comments from DBEDT, the Hawaii Arts Alliance, and others. HB 1378 drew extensive testimony and discussion focused on preserving arts funding while addressing concerns about the use of Works of Art Special Fund dollars for positions and programming. The Governor’s office said it supported the intent but had concerns; the Attorney General warned that the bill’s cap and transfer provisions were unclear and could affect the tax-exempt status of bond-funded dollars; and the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts opposed the measure, urging an audit, tracking of deposits, and a shift of positions and programs to general funds instead of changing the law. The chair explained that the bill was intended to protect arts funding while tightening the legal guardrails around bond-financed dollars and preserving federal support, and asked testimony to focus on new points as the hearing continued.

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• Meanwhile, the slaughterhouse is in the background.
• :39.920> not<00:36:40.160> paying<00:36:40.480> for<00:36:40.640> a background
• If you are not paying for a background.
• There was a study by uh Gallup reality.
• There was a study by uh Gallup recently<00:37:45.680> that<00:37:45.920> said<00:37:46.160

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 3117, which would impose an excise tax on social media companies based on Minnesota monthly users and data-mining activity, and adopted an A1 amendment that added clarifying language identifying social media platforms. Chair Gomez described the bill as a way to tax companies profiting from data mining and social media use, citing concerns about child bullying, misinformation, and wealth concentration. The bill was laid over for possible inclusion in the 2025 taxes bill. Supporters testified that the measure would help raise revenue from a highly profitable industry and better align the tax code with the social costs of data collection and social media use. Pastor Julie Thompson, MAPE representative Tanner Fritzinger, Council Member Sue Bud, and Eric Bernstein of We Make Minnesota all backed the bill, arguing that social media companies extract value from users’ data, contribute to mental health and social harms, and should pay more toward public needs. Bernstein also framed the tax as a way to broaden the tax base and fund schools and other services. Opponents warned that the bill could sweep in local broadcasters, newspapers, and other businesses that use digital platforms and collect some user data, and that costs would likely be passed on to consumers. Wendy Pollson of the Minnesota Broadcasters Association said the definitions were too broad and could unintentionally include local media. Deb Peters, speaking for Americans for Digital Opportunity, argued the tax would raise costs for small businesses and consumers, create legal risks, and amount to double taxation. Several members echoed concerns about regressivity, administration, and whether the bill actually addresses online bullying or data privacy, while supporters said it is a first step toward taxing a new, lightly taxed industry.

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• I think that provides me some background basis and some experience in order to effectively work in this
• I think that provides me some background basis and some experience in order to effectively work in this
• I think that provides me some background basis and some experience in order to effectively work in this
• I think that provides me some background basis and some experience in order to effectively work in this
• Can capitalize on the lessons learned from the study that was recently done, and in order to do that,

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees heard advice-and-consent testimony on several gubernatorial nominations, beginning with GM 644 for Steven Logan to serve as Adjutant General of the Department of Defense through December 7, 2026. Testimony from multiple state officials and others was strongly supportive, citing Logan’s military leadership, service during the COVID-19 period, and coordination during the fireworks-related patient transfer. Logan described his 44 years of military service, 22 years with the Honolulu Police Department, and his approach of “unity of effort,” including how he would help operationalize the Office of the State Fire Marshal by coordinating with county fire chiefs, the State Fire Council, and emergency management to pursue funding and implement recommendations. The committee then took up GM 621 and GM 623 for the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee. Shante Asuda of Hawaii Correctional Industries supported both nominees and said the board is important for evaluating private-sector joint ventures that can provide work skills for incarcerated people. Carla Kashiwa said she wanted to help improve outcomes through public-private partnerships and vocational rehabilitation opportunities for people reentering society. Lee Shinato, however, gave a less prepared presentation, offering broad ideas such as crafts, lunch wagons, and ukulele-making, and acknowledged he was not fully clear on the board’s scope or goals. Committee members expressed concern about the lack of preparation and clarity around the board’s mission, and the administrator later explained that the board’s role is to review business plans for viability, return on investment, sustainability, and whether they provide marketable skills for inmates. The final item discussed was GM 568 for Aris Banag to serve on the Advisory Board of Veteran Services. Supporters described him as community-minded and deeply committed to veterans. Banag said he has over 30 years of service, has worked as a mental health therapist and veterans resource coordinator at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, and helped create the first veteran service center there. In response to questions about federal VA cutbacks and veterans nearing retirement, he said the board must be a strong independent voice for veterans, advocate against reductions in benefits, and help service members plan for post-military life, including disability benefits, retirement, and financial planning. No votes or final committee actions were stated in the portion provided.