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• > Trust community property Trust community property Trust husband<02:31:21.560> dies<02
• <02:31:39.040> what it's not Community Property Trust what it's not Community Property Trust
• advantage of a community property trust advantage of a community property trust in<02:33:12.439>
• shall distribute one half of the trust shall distribute one half of the trust assets<02:34:38.000
• As I understand it, these trusts are revocable trusts, so I think it's pretty clear the court can do

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first took up HB 148, a bill allowing classification by biological sex in limited settings such as multiple-use bathrooms, certain sports, and involuntary commitment facilities. Supporters said it was needed to protect privacy and safety, especially for minors, and argued it was consistent with recent federal and state developments. Opponents said the bill was poorly defined, unnecessary, and could create discrimination or confusion, especially because it did not define “biological sex” in the text. The committee voted 10-8 ought to pass, and the chair said a minority report would be written. The committee then considered HB 254, a bill concerning medical aid in dying. The chair moved ought to pass and described the bill as a matter of liberty for terminally ill patients within six months of death, arguing it should not be treated as suicide. Opponents raised religious, ethical, and policy concerns, including worries about a slippery slope, misuse by vulnerable people, and the effect on death records and public health data. The committee voted 11-7 ought to pass, and the chair said a majority report would be written with a minority report by Representative Perez. Finally, the committee turned to HB 611 with Amendment 2025-0638, a replace-all amendment dealing with recoupment of costs for appointed counsel. The chair explained the amendment would restore the law to its pre-2020 form, allowing the Office of Cost Containment to seek repayment from some recipients of appointed counsel services, including those found not guilty, if they had the ability to pay. Supporters said the prior change had sharply reduced collections and that the state should not treat indigent defendants differently from people who hire private counsel. Opponents argued the policy unfairly bills innocent people and children who were entitled to counsel. The transcript cuts off during debate on the amendment, before a vote is shown.

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• <00:45:28.960> towards been directed towards been directed towards insurance<00:45:31.200>
• And, you know, my continued goal here is to earn the trust of this committee that I anticipate being
• I'm looking to demonstrate that trust over time with that from the BCA that I know may take more than
• <00:56:45.119> I'm<00:56:45.520> looking not asking you to trust me.
• I'm looking not asking you to trust me.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Counselors and psychologists outside the profession often struggle to gain trust, and we have been.
• If I can direct everyone's attention to the side gallery to my right and your left, Mr.
• And information and science and trust and facts are really important.
• Gentlemen, look over in my direction so you don't get a point of order. Thank you, lady.
• So we trust the water providers to give us good pressure on those hydrants then?

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• And really what that means is there's not a lot of trust funds that specifically have to be used for
• You have the base funding by general revenue and trust fund.
• All your trust funds are sort of grouped together.
• You have the base funding by general revenue and trust fund.
• All your trust funds are sort of grouped together.

Summary: The committee held its first meeting of the session and received an overview of the Higher Education Appropriations budget from staff director Tim Elwell. He explained the committee’s broad jurisdiction over universities, state colleges, district workforce programs, vocational rehabilitation, blind services, student financial aid, private colleges, and the Board of Governors, and reviewed key budget concepts such as local funds, funds per FTE, performance funding, and the distinction between the total appropriation and the recurring base budget. He noted that higher education is funded largely through state and local sources, with substantial flexibility compared with other state budgets, and that the base budget is heavily weighted toward lump-sum allocations to the public systems. The committee then heard a presentation from the University of South Florida’s Florida Center for Cybersecurity (Cyber Florida), led by retired Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie and USF representative Mark Walsh. They described Cyber Florida as a statewide cybersecurity platform created by the Legislature in 2014 to support education, research, workforce development, public policy, and community engagement. McKenzie emphasized the growing cyber threat environment, Florida’s leadership role, and several funded initiatives, including K-12 outreach, workforce training, a cyber range for county governments, critical infrastructure assessments, grant development, and public conferences and outreach. Members asked about public cyber awareness, the lack of a national cyber defense strategy, school district participation in Cyber Launch, and which counties are most at risk; McKenzie said smaller counties with limited cybersecurity staffing are generally more vulnerable and offered to provide follow-up information. Finally, the committee heard from the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities at the University of Central Florida, led by Dr. Drew Andrews, along with program and parent representatives from participating institutions. Andrews explained the center’s role in coordinating Florida’s postsecondary comprehensive transition programs for students with intellectual disabilities, supporting program development, distributing grants and scholarships, and monitoring outcomes. He reported that the state now has 33 approved programs at 35 institutions, including universities, state colleges, and technical colleges, and that scholarship and grant funding has grown significantly. He said student retention is about 88 percent, many graduates are employed, and median hourly earnings have increased over time. A representative from Southeastern University described how the center’s support helped build and sustain SEU Link, including a new third-year employment-focused option for students.

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• labor faithfully in the duties of this day, knowing that the quiet work of the present shapes the direction
• May their service honor the trust placed in them and strengthen the path for those who follow.
• And as they labor in trust and responsibility, Protect the members of this House, their staff, and all

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 2, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• <01:19:57.199> towards<01:19:57.760> the primarily directed towards the primarily directed
• This bill is in direct violation of our U.S.
• what he found is it's a direct what he found is it's a direct proportional<02:46:18.640> length
• No longer trust the CDC. Thank you.
• this repeal because it is a direct this repeal because it is a direct violation<02:55:04.560>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing opened with House Bill 1462 on crisis services. Testimony from the Department of Law Enforcement, the Community Alliance on Prisons, and the Department of Health supported expanding behavioral health crisis services as an alternative to arrest or incarceration. Witnesses said additional crisis sites would help divert people in mental health crisis to appropriate care, and the Department of Health described its current crisis center in Ewa, including the need for renovations such as a padded room and the time required to get the facility operational. In response to questions, the department estimated the Ewa center’s budgeted cost at about $4.3 million, not including rent or startup repairs, and said a second site’s cost would depend on whether it was freestanding or attached to an existing facility. The committee then heard House Bill 700 on cognitive assessments. The Executive Office on Aging supported the bill’s intent but asked that it be amended to make assessments optional rather than mandated, to pilot the program first, and to allow flexibility in handling HIPAA-protected data. SHPDA also supported the measure but said it should not be mandatory and suggested that payers reimburse for assessments when requested by patients, families, or physicians. The Alzheimer’s Association and caregivers strongly supported standardizing cognitive assessments to improve early detection and access to newer treatments, while noting the existing opt-out provision. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the bill but asked that the age 65 threshold be removed because cognitive decline can begin much earlier for people with Down syndrome, autism, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and related conditions. In response to a question, the Office on Aging said a pilot project could likely be done for about $150,000, with data security being the main added cost. The final bill discussed was House Bill 237 on peer support programs. Testimony from Family Hui Hawaii, Early Childhood Action Strategy, peer support workers, and families described peer-to-peer programs as a cost-effective way to reduce isolation, strengthen families, and provide long-term community support. Speakers said these programs help parents and caregivers navigate crises, child welfare involvement, addiction recovery, and other challenges, and can have lasting benefits for children’s development and family stability. Several witnesses tied the bill to broader state goals, including infant and early childhood mental health, trauma-informed care, and child welfare reform. Written testimony from about a dozen organizations and individuals was also noted in support.

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• I would ask you to be succinct, direct, and not ask leading questions.
• So we've really gained the trust of our community to input that data.
• And out of how many ESDs was basically directed to go and support the ESD?
• We receive no direct baseline funding through the state budget.
• We receive no direct baseline funding through the state budget.

Summary: The joint Senate and House disaster preparedness and flooding hearing opened with quorum calls, prayer, testimony time limits, and remarks from legislative leaders emphasizing decorum, respect, and the goal of learning from the July 4 flood to prevent future loss of life. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows said the special session and hearings were intended to hear directly from local officials and residents, and that the state would pursue immediate and longer-term legislation and continue working beyond the current session. The committee then heard invited testimony from Kerr County, Kerrville, Kendall County, Real County, and the Upper Guadalupe River Authority, followed by member questions. Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, Sheriff Larry Leitha, and emergency management coordinator William B. Thomas described the flood as a sudden, unprecedented event that overwhelmed local systems before many officials or residents understood the danger. They said the county received multiple National Weather Service and IPAWS alerts, but the rain fell in remote upstream areas with limited gauges, and the flood rose too quickly for normal response. They detailed the emergency response, including dispatchers handling heavy call volumes, deputies and volunteer firefighters conducting rescues, and state and federal partners assisting. County officials said 108 people died, including 37 children, and two remained missing. They called for better real-time flood detection, stronger rural emergency management resources, improved broadband and cell coverage, and more funding for swift-water rescue and warning systems. Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring and City Manager Dalton Rice said the city had floodplain rules, emergency plans, and prior preparedness efforts, but the event exposed gaps in communications and regional warning capacity. They urged the Legislature to fund a flood warning system, whether sirens, automated alerts, or a hybrid, and asked for support for predictive weather modeling, broadband expansion, a hazard mitigation fund, and disaster recovery resources. The Upper Guadalupe River Authority said it had long funded gauges and pursued flood-warning and mitigation projects, including a new software-based flood prediction system and possible retention dams, and planned to dedicate reserve funds to feasibility studies and infrastructure improvements. Kendall County Judge Shane Stolarczyk said his county’s emergency action plan and early alerts helped prevent deaths there, and he recommended easier access to alerting tools, a river-wide warning system, simpler grant applications, and regional coordination. Real County Judge Bella Rubio said rural counties face major challenges because of limited cell service, broadband, staffing, and funding, especially for camps and visitors along the Frio and Nueces rivers, and argued that reliable alert systems should be treated as a necessity, not a luxury. Members asked about the timeline of the flood, low-water crossings, communications failures, sirens, bridges, and funding, and several witnesses said the key lessons were better communications, better warning systems, and more investment in rural flood mitigation and emergency response.

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• <00:12:52.520> of it's better to go the direction of it's better to go the direction of getting
• And I feel that we are today proving why the public doesn't trust us.
• The State IG would have the authority to direct and review an agency's investigation.
• We're open to any number of solutions to improve the trust we have with customers.
• , well, going back the other direction, well, going back the other direction, and<00:49:38.320>

Bills: HF4074

Keywords: retirement, pension, public employees, MSRS, PERA, TRA, St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund Association, police and fire, correctional employees, probation officers, telecommunicators, dispatchers, 911 operators, public safety answering point, PSAP, firefighters, volunteer firefighters, paid on-call firefighters, fire relief association, state aid

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• I mean, if you're looking for some direction, we can give that.
• I guess, I mean, if you're looking for some direction, we can give that.
• And the other thing is the trust. I think in... And the other thing is the trust.
• I think you guys are going in the right direction. Okay, thank you.
• I think you guys are going in the right direction. Okay, thank you.

Keywords: 908, all

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• <00:21:30.760> funding Starts are all have state direct funding Starts are all have state
• direct funding for<00:21:31.320> oversight<00:21:31.799> and<00:21:32.080> supports<
• <00:34:51.399> that<00:34:51.560> the them because they didn't trust that the them
• because they didn't trust that the government<00:34:52.040> was<00:34:52.200> going<00:

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Children and Families Committee met with a quorum, approved the January 21, 2025 minutes, and then focused on child care shortages and the pressures facing family child care providers across Minnesota, especially in Greater Minnesota. Chairing members noted the issue affects both rural and metro areas and introduced testimony from Cindy Cunningham, a St. Paul family child care provider and public policy chair for the State Association for Family Child Care. Cunningham argued that family child care is in crisis despite state investments, saying provider numbers continue to decline and that the system is not working. She raised concerns about food reimbursement tiers, special licenses that may not qualify for the family child care food program, the need for supplemental support for lower-tier programs, and the burden of upfront grant spending and delayed reimbursement. She also said providers receive little financial benefit for their own children in care and described a recent DHS decision affecting supervision of providers’ own children as an example of poor communication. Her broader message was that unclear, inconsistent, and poorly implemented licensing rules are driving providers out of the field. She recommended implementing the Office of the Legislative Auditor’s recommendations, improving DHS communication with both licensors and providers, updating public guidance and training materials, and considering more direct county funding and support for family child care. She also suggested reevaluating support for certified centers and other state-funded programs that she said operate under different standards. Committee members thanked her for the detailed testimony and said they wanted to follow up with her. The committee then moved on to letters and additional testimony from providers around the state, with members emphasizing the goal of identifying specific regulations that are hindering child care startup and continuation.

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• We directed large traditionally have.
• grant programs rather than direct grant programs rather than direct appropriations.<00:03:54.480
• enacted which means we have to trust enacted which means we have to trust each<01:25:59.120>
• what we do next. like if we can't trust what we do next. like if we can't trust the<01:47:22.159
• <02:39:25.359> and important that they build trust and important that they build trust and

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It is clear that the direction is improving.
• I've been directed to direct you. Again, the current price shock isn't...
• I've been directed to direct you.
• Texas producers can be relied upon as a trusted partner.
• What we need is not heavy-handed direction. We need. We need.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• , an outsized impact on community trust, an outsized impact on community trust, particularly<00:15
• <00:15:40.079> that exercising authority and trust that exercising authority and trust that
• Anyone that works in law enforcement or who delivers direct services will tell you that trust can be
• direct services will tell you that trust direct services will tell you that trust can<00:20:49.919
• civil liberties and community trust. civil liberties and community trust.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard testimony on two immigration-enforcement bills: HB 1886 HD1 and HB 2540 HD1. HB 1886 would limit state and federal collaboration in immigration enforcement, require visible identification and restrictions on facial coverings for law enforcement officers, and create offenses for improper masking, lack of identification, and unauthorized civil immigration interrogation, arrest, or detention. HB 2540 would also limit state and federal collaboration, require law enforcement agencies to adopt and publicly post written civil immigration enforcement policies, prohibit stops or arrests based solely on immigration status, and restrict state and county participation in civil immigration enforcement in certain places. Most testimony supported both measures. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Office of the Public Defender, the ACLU of Hawaii, the Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the Legal Clinic, and several private individuals said the bills would increase transparency, accountability, and community trust, and would help protect constitutional rights and reduce fear among immigrants and other community members. Several testifiers emphasized Hawaii’s history and the need to keep local law enforcement separate from federal immigration enforcement, while others said the bills would help people feel safer going to court, school, work, or public protests. A retired police officer also supported visible identification and uniform standards for officers, including federal agents operating in Hawaii. A few testifiers opposed the use of masked or unidentified officers and argued that local police should not be diverted from ordinary public safety duties to immigration enforcement. One ACLU witness noted that the federal government has increasingly used local and state agencies to expand immigration enforcement, and said the task-force provisions in the bills are important to prevent blurred lines between agencies. The committee did not take a final vote in the portion of the meeting provided, but it recorded very large numbers of supportive testimonies for both bills, with only a small number in opposition.

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• trust doctrine. So, you have to leave. trust doctrine. So, you have to leave.
• <00:43:59.440> document land held under a public trust document land held under a public trust
• owned pursuant to the pro public trust owned pursuant to the pro public trust doctrine<00:46:16.800
• owned pursuant to the public trust owned pursuant to the public trust doctrine<00:46:52.079>
• Uh, speaking just for... lack of public trust in the court and lack of public trust in the court and

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• This bill moves us in the opposite direction, and that's why I will not be able to support it.
• This bill moves us in the opposite direction, and that's why I will not be able to support it.
• But we trust them to drive.
• We trust them to vote, which can have an effect on 4 and a half million Kentuckians.
• But we trust them to drive. We correct. But we trust them to drive.

Keywords: The live stream for the House Chambers was interrupted and this version was recovered from backups and should contain the complete Legislative Session. Convene 00:00:00 Senate Message 00:04:40 Calendar/2nd Readings 00:05:38 Orders of the Day 00:06:14 HB 312 00:06:42 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 01:11:07 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 01:13:24 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 01:14:30 ConC/Rules Report 01:19:42 Adjournment 01:21:18, 958, all

Summary: The House convened, received the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 89 members present, excused absent members, and suspended rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. The chamber approved the prior day’s journal and received notice that the Senate had passed SB 13, 22, 46, 51, and 90 and requested concurrence. On second reading, HB 134 (sexual assault nurse examiners), HB 168 with HCS 1 (voting under the influence), and HR 7 (recognizing guiding principles of elections in Kentucky) were reported. The House also recommitted HB 258 to the Transportation Committee and took up HB 312 for third reading and passage. HB 312, relating to concealed firearms and deadly weapons, drew the bulk of the debate. The sponsor argued the bill would allow law-abiding 18- to 20-year-olds to obtain a provisional concealed carry license, saying they are adults in other respects, the Second Amendment protects their right to bear arms, and Kentucky should align with other states. Supporters framed the measure as a constitutional rights issue and cited defensive gun use statistics, while one member argued the root problem is family upbringing rather than guns. Opponents said the bill would increase risks in schools and public spaces, pointed to concerns from school district police and SROs, and cited research linking younger age groups and loosened carry laws to higher firearm violence; they also argued the bill would make communities less safe and that no one’s rights would be taken away by voting no. The sponsor said no stakeholder had expressed opposition and clarified the bill would not change where firearms are permitted. The transcript provided does not include the final vote on HB 312.

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• I can give them my money and trust them to show up in three weeks and fix my roof.
• them<00:04:32.639> my<00:04:32.800> money<00:04:33.040> and<00:04:33.280> trust
• <00:04:33.520> them<00:04:33.680> to can give them my money and trust them to can give
• them my money and trust them to show<00:04:34.000> up<00:04:34.080> in<00:04:34.320>
• He said he does not like the idea, thinks it goes in the wrong direction, and believes it will drive

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Dresser's direct state court experience arises from his time in private practice prior to his employment
• Dresser's<00:31:38.799> direct<00:31:39.200> state<00:31:39.440> court<00:31:39.760
• > experience Dresser's direct state court experience Dresser's direct state court experience arises
• Trust<00:39:06.720> and<00:39:07.119> confidence<00:39:07.520> in<00:39:07.760
• > government<00:39:08.240> is Trust and confidence in government is Trust and confidence

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• staff for allowing us to present today in the fight against a very specific kind of hate that is directed
• I lost all trust in peers, friendships, adults, and good intentions.
• Students internalize these messages and direct that judgment at their Jewish peers.
• I'm a concerned lesbian Jewish parent who has kids in San Francisco schools who have experienced direct
• They continue to happen, and they happen in safe classrooms all over this state with trusting teachers

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Directing TxDOT districts to report up the chain will help TxDOT leadership to better understand the
• These are direct contracts with engineering firms on future projects that y'all are working on to support
• Maverick County officials have requested legislative action to provide them the authority to direct the
• , flight information, transactions made at an airport, and lounge memberships. and very important trusted
• you to support House Bill 2921 as an active step to protect our citizens' privacy and enhance public trust

Bills: HB2007, HB2863, HB2921, HB3331, HB3332, HJR144, HB3514, HB3528, HB3720, HB3751, HB3859, HB3947, HB4148, HB4346, HB4880, HB5603, HB4337

Keywords: commercial signs, county approval, transportation code, regulations, road signage, vehicle title, revocation, hearing process, Transportation Code, county assessor-collector, confidentiality, personal information, local government, airport data, public records, vehicle regulation, transportation, steel industry, state fees, safety standards

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• the importance of this bill for the Maui Wildfire<00:10:01.680> Settlement<00:10:02.000> Trust
• /c><00:10:02.240> Fund<00:10:02.640> and<00:10:02.880> so Wildfire Settlement Trust
• Fund and so Wildfire Settlement Trust Fund and so I'm<00:10:03.440> here<00:10:03.680> to<
• <00:25:51.200> Number<00:25:51.520> two, going in the same direction.
• Number two, going in the same direction.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard House Bill 344 HD1, which would require new buildings to include electric vehicle charger-ready parking stalls. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from the State Energy Office, Department of Accounting and General Services, the Disabilities and Communication Access Board, and others. Members asked about cost and infrastructure impacts; the State Energy Office said the added cost would likely be modest if planned from the start, but that electrical capacity remains a key challenge for expanding EV charging. The chairs proposed two amendments: extending the bill to cover on-grade parking lots and adding language for Level 1 or Level 3 charging when appropriate. After discussion, both committees voted to pass HB 344 HD1 with amendments. In the Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs committee, the chair voted aye, one member voted with reservation, and excused members were noted; the Government Operations committee also passed the measure, with one aye vote and one vote with reservations. The committees also heard House Bill 10001 HD1 SD1, relating to the Maui wildfire settlement trust fund. The Governor’s Office, Attorney General’s Office, Maui County, and the Tax Foundation testified in support. Members questioned Hawaii Electric Industries’ ability to fund its share of the settlement and whether the state should pay first or in tranches. The chair proposed amendments requiring all defendant parties to submit payment plans and proof of ability to pay, and requiring non-state defendants to fund their shares into escrow before the state releases its share. The committee adopted the amendments and passed the bill unanimously by the members present. Later, the committee deferred action on House Bill 229 HD1 until March 20 for clarification on amendments, then passed House Bill 860 HD1 with amendments addressing liability for limited resurfacing of disputed roads, and passed House Bill 1161 HD2 with amendments concerning highway fund use, formula calculations, and EV-related county fees.