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• This legislation will help to ensure that libraries remain a safe place for children, where they can
• Would you be okay with legislation, if this legislation were amended or changed, that said you can't
• Last legislative session, this body passed Senate Bill 12, which attempted to ban.
• And this is the sixth legislative session that I've been in front of this committee.
• Simply, in this particular piece of legislation, it's four words. It's a word...

Bills: SB34 , SB75 , SB330 , SB1535 , SB18 , SB 18 , SB 34

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department, Texas A&M Forest Service, West Texas A&M University, prescribed burning, fuel loading, fuel reduction, firefighting equipment database, emergency communications, disaster preparedness, rural fire protection, asset hardening, natural resource management, emergency management, large wildfire risk, fire grant funding, fire suppression, Texas Legislature

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• things like that bring issues up that people haven't thought about, and that's what I call real legislation
• A lot of the legislation we work on here doesn't work that way; it's reactionary.

Bills: HB198 , HB303 , HB1535 , HB2742 , HB3305 , HB3348 , HB3505 , HB3711 , HB4753 , HB2715 , HB21 , HB30 , HB21 , HB198 , HB303

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: HB 198, Wade Cannon Act, firefighter cancer screening, occupational cancer screening, fire protection personnel, local government, political subdivision, Texas Commission on Fire Protection, National Fire Protection Association, NFPA standards, occupational medical examination, public safety, firefighter health, cancer prevention, annual health screening, confidential medical exam, pulmonary function test, electrocardiogram, chest x-ray, blood test

Summary: The Committee on Local Government heard and discussed a series of House bills dealing with municipal structure, tax payment timing, local provider participation funds, firefighter cancer screenings, sunset review of the Trinity River Authority, replacement certificates of occupancy, and open meetings enforcement. HB 303 would remove the 501-resident floor so very small type A and B municipalities can convert to type C cities; HB 2742 would give property owners a later first split-payment deadline when tax bills are mailed after November 30; HB 3305 and HB 3348 were local provider participation fund measures with committee substitutes; HB 198 would require political subdivisions to offer occupational cancer screenings for firefighters; HB 1535 was a sunset bill for the Trinity River Authority; HB 4753 would allow a municipality-issued proof of a certificate of occupancy to substitute for a lost original; and HB 3711 would treat certain Open Meetings Act violations as offenses against public administration and require public explanation when prosecutors decline to act. Testimony was generally supportive or limited, with several witnesses and senators emphasizing practical fixes, firefighter health and cost savings, local government transparency, and administrative cleanup. For HB 198, firefighter representatives gave emotional testimony about cancer deaths and the value of early screening. On HB 3711, a witness supported the bill but urged stronger enforcement and broader application. Several senators raised policy concerns on HB 2715 about routing removal proceedings through a regional presiding judge rather than the local county, arguing it could politicize the process. The committee took no public testimony on most bills and repeatedly left them pending subject to call of the chair before later voting them out. HB 21, HB 30, HB 1535, HB 1520, HB 198, HB 303, HB 2742, and HB 4753 were reported to the full Senate, generally by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, and several were also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. HB 30 passed on a 5-1 vote, while the other reported bills were approved unanimously or with no recorded opposition. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• Curry's bill which directs Department of State Health Services in collaboration with the Texas Humane Legislation
• Additionally, this legislation will ensure that when a child receives a vaccine... at a pharmacy that
• Um, like most of my legislative agenda, this began with nurses, the nurses.
• president of the Texas Police Chiefs Association approached me at the Texas Nurses Association's Workplace
• This legislation has been highly negotiated and many of these changes came directly from law enforcement

Bills: HB3772 , HB1656 , HB4504 , HB1896 , HB4420 , HB4421 , HB4076 , HB3708 , HB2806 , HB3540 , HB1586 , HB5459 , HB4553 , HB4535 , HB3811 , HB3749 , HB4255 , HB4051 , HB5098 , HB3554 , HB4539 , HB5274

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: e-cigarettes, health and safety, regulations, directory, penalties, regulation, certification, compliance, manufacturers, FDA, nicotine, mental health, emergency detention, paramedic authority, mental illness, healthcare facility, public health, covenants not to compete, health care practitioners, physicians

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• I practice in San Antonio, and I'm the chair of the TMA's Council on Legislation, which sets legislative
• It drafts my original bill into a legislative council draft.
• I'm asking about your political stance and legislation.
• It is difficult to legislate.
• In closing, I urge you to oppose this legislation. Thank you.

Bills: HB3772 , HB1656 , HB4504 , HB1896 , HB4420 , HB4421 , HB4076 , HB3708 , HB2806 , HB3540 , HB1586 , HB5459 , HB4553 , HB4535 , HB3811 , HB3749 , HB4255 , HB4051 , HB5098 , HB3554 , HB4539 , HB5274

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: e-cigarettes, health and safety, regulations, directory, penalties, regulation, certification, compliance, manufacturers, FDA, nicotine, mental health, emergency detention, paramedic authority, mental illness, healthcare facility, public health, covenants not to compete, health care practitioners, physicians

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• </c><00:24:51.919><c> that</c> advancing legislation to ensure that advancing legislation to ensure that
• </c><00:34:05.519><c> Because</c> legislation in decades. Because legislation in decades.
• ><c> the</c> This legislation builds on the This legislation builds on the successful<02:22:15.439><c
• </c> him for his efforts on the legislation. him for his efforts on the legislation.
• In this legislation, we the globe.

Bills: HB2913 , HR518 , HB8646 , HR1336 , HCR84

Keywords: Ukraine, support, foreign affairs, military aid, international relations, agriculture, funding, food safety, nutrition, pest management, House resolution, procedural resolution, Rules Committee, Rule XIII, clause 6(a), waiver, supermajority, same-day consideration, reconciliation, budget reconciliation

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• There was even a documentary made about this program that I know that a bipartisan group of legislators
• It actually impacts most of our legislative districts, Mr. Chair.
• So I'd urge a yes vote on behalf of the Fourth Legislative District.
• That's our core fundamental duty as legislators. That's what we're brought in...
• That's our core fundamental duty as legislators. That's what we're brought here to do.

Bills: HB2289

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: appropriations, budget, fiscal matters, state spending, general fund, supplemental budget, biennial budget, substitute bill, public defense, civil legal aid, courts, judicial branch, homelessness, supportive housing, affordable housing, behavioral health, juvenile rehabilitation, youth services, child welfare, foster care

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• There is also revenue legislation assumed, the largest among those being $2.1 billion in assumed NGFO
• General government, legislative, and judicial administrative savings generates about $155 million in
• You'll also see $152 million for revenue legislation implementation to the Department of Revenue that
• Nearly all legislators pledged to support public schools when they ran for office.
• I speak not only as a legislative advocate, but as a mental health professional.

Bills: HB2289

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: appropriations, budget, fiscal matters, state spending, general fund, supplemental budget, biennial budget, substitute bill, public defense, civil legal aid, courts, judicial branch, homelessness, supportive housing, affordable housing, behavioral health, juvenile rehabilitation, youth services, child welfare, foster care

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• I'm the legislative director for Climate Solutions.
• We propose legislation to do so. Again, please treat this issue as the emergency it is. Thank you.
• Second, legislators should also be aware that DNR's budget shortfalls are partly due to paused timber
• Plymouth provides permanent supportive housing for 1,400 people across six legislative districts and
• It is absolutely essential that our legislators continue to provide funding for programs that support

Bills: HB2289

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: appropriations, budget, fiscal matters, state spending, general fund, supplemental budget, biennial budget, substitute bill, public defense, civil legal aid, courts, judicial branch, homelessness, supportive housing, affordable housing, behavioral health, juvenile rehabilitation, youth services, child welfare, foster care

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• We will operate in a manner consistent with the House respectful workplace policy.
• If you are at the testimony table... ...workplace policy.
• I manage Foss Harbor Marina in Tacoma, and I live in the 29th Legislative District.
• During 12 legislative sessions under Jay Inslee, taxes were raised $62.3 billion.
• This last legislative session, you raised taxes 39 times and raised them $40.2 billion.

Bills: HB2289

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: appropriations, budget, fiscal matters, state spending, general fund, supplemental budget, biennial budget, substitute bill, public defense, civil legal aid, courts, judicial branch, homelessness, supportive housing, affordable housing, behavioral health, juvenile rehabilitation, youth services, child welfare, foster care

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• Is that what we're saying when it comes to this legislation?
• Speaker, gentlelady, it is a choice to propose this legislation. Mr.
• What do we, you know, we can run that legislation.
• Speaker—do we as legislators hear from our constituents...
• actuarial reviews of legislative proposals, making an appropriation.

Bills: HM3 , HM11 , HM14 , HM15 , HM21 , HM25 , HB9 , SB2 , SB19

Keywords: nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial

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• to begin by thanking the good member from the 35th District for his strong partnership in this legislation

Bills: HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1798 , HB1065 , HB1717 , HB1795 , HB1859 , HB2107 , HB2113 , HB2124 , HB2125 , HB2133 , HB2134 , HB2140 , HB2151 , HB2155 , HB2165 , HB2185 , HB2191 , HB2205 , HB2211 , HB2219 , HB2242 , HB2245 , HB2253 , HB2283 , HB2317 , HB2343 , HB2385 , HB2406 , HB2417 , HB2426 , HB2501 , HB2531 , HB2574 , HB2606 , HB1170 , HB1544 , HB1834 , HB2111 , HB2156 , HB2188 , HB2199 , HB2206 , HB2296 , HB2360 , HB2436 , HB2471 , HB2478 , HB2510 , HB2525 , HB2532 , HB2543 , HB2605 , HB2624 , HJM4012 , HB1759

Keywords: design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU

Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and heard a prayer before caucusing. The chamber then received a Senate message that Substitute Senate Bill 5820 had passed the Senate. Members took up a long series of House bills on second and third reading, with most advancing by wide margins after brief debate and, in some cases, amendments. Among the measures considered, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2165 on impersonating law enforcement drew the most debate. Supporters said it would address public safety and accountability by prohibiting people from claiming police authority or creating that impression, while opponents argued it could create confusion, overlap with existing law, or interfere with federal-state law enforcement cooperation. Amendment 1521 was adopted to protect ceremonial transfers of badges and identification to families of fallen or retired officers. The bill ultimately passed 56-38. Other bills passed included House Bill 2624 on clarifying property-related definitions for conservancies, House Bill 2385 delaying implementation dates tied to Medicaid reimbursement changes, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1717 on affordable housing tax remittance, Second Substitute House Bill 1859 on housing development on faith-owned land, Substitute House Bill 2151 adopting national standards for factory-built housing inspections, House Bill 2155 protecting the nursing title, House Bill 2111 on Interstate Bridge toll interest revenue, House Bill 2543 on county clerk fees, House Bill 2606 updating the Office of Privacy and Data Protection’s performance measures and AI-related duties, and House Bill 2417 aligning victim rights for National Guard members. Later, the House considered additional bills on early learning, marine safety, energy devices, nitrous oxide sales, derelict vessels, and a Seahawks-related resolution. House Bill 2317 on early learning assistance was amended to clarify school and community/technical college premises and passed unanimously. House Bill 2436, a technical fix for pilotage-related vessel requirements, also passed unanimously. Substitute House Bill 2296, dealing with distributed energy resource devices and meter-mounted equipment, passed 56-38 after concerns about timing relative to UTC rulemaking. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2532, restricting nitrous oxide sales with exemptions for medical, dental, and automotive uses, passed unanimously after an amendment clarifying those exemptions. Substitute House Bill 2199, aimed at removing derelict and sinking vessels, passed unanimously. Finally, House Bill 1759 designating December 12 as the “Day of the 12s” in honor of the Seahawks and their fans passed 93-2 after enthusiastic floor remarks and a brief point of order. The House then recessed for caucus until 2 p.m.

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• ,</c><00:38:21.000><c> judicial,</c> titled uh 2026 legislative, judicial, titled uh 2026 legislative
• </c> drones outside legislators' homes. drones outside legislators' homes.
• </c> that you're seeing as legislators. that you're seeing as legislators.
• </c> with legislators last summer. with legislators last summer.
• </c> legislative protection. legislative protection.

Bills: HF4810 , HF4597 , HF1082 , HF3230

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: public safety, radio communications, infrastructure funding, county funding, interoperability, ARMER network, local jurisdictions, HF4597, Minnesota public safety, emergency dispatch, emergency communications, public safety appropriation, Metropolitan Emergency Services Board, PSAP, dispatch interoperability, real-time coordination, emergency response coordination, cross-jurisdictional response, 911 center awareness platform, general fund grant

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• Its sources of funds are tax check-off donations and legislative appropriations.
• The problem is legislative authorization; we have to sit and wait.
• So, what this bill does is it gives us a pause on legislative authorization.
• And I know this legislative body supports rural development.
• It matters when you guys step forward and support this kind of legislation.

Bills: HM26 , HB243 , HB109

Committee: House House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources

Keywords: insects, ecosystem, education, public awareness, wildlife conservation, state agency involvement, New Mexico, equine welfare, animal rescue, shelter funding, trust fund, veterinary care, water project fund, water project finance act, New Mexico Finance Authority, water infrastructure, water grants, water loans, regional water planning, water rights adjudication

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• Before I close, piece of legislation.
• </c> that all members have five legislative that all members have five legislative days<06:12:40.798>
• ,</c> considering my important legislation, considering my important legislation, the<06:15:10.320><c
• </c> colleagues to support the legislation colleagues to support the legislation and<06:21:18.958><c>
• I once again urge my legislation.

Bills: HB1522 , HB1917 , HB3937 , HR600

Keywords: Federal Retirement Fairness Act, FERS, federal retirement, creditable service, temporary employees, temporary federal service, Postal Service, USPS, Office of Personnel Management, OPM, retirement buyback, annuity, pension, civil service retirement, federal workforce, government employees, Members of Congress, retirement benefits, Great Lakes, fishery management

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• I'm the legislative director for early childhood programs at the Department of Children, Youth, and Families
• I'm the legislative<00:04:38.880><c> director</c><00:04:39.199><c> for</c><00:04:39.360><c> early</c>
• <00:04:39.680><c> childhood</c> legislative director for early childhood legislative director for early
• </c><00:12:56.560><c> SE</c> uh we engaged in historic legislative SE uh we engaged in historic legislative
• I do believe those were modified in the last legislative session in alongside changes made under the

Bills: HF51 , HF1161 , HF2201 , HF2786 , HF1053

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: HF51, Sibley County, State-Aid Highway 21, capital investment, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, transportation infrastructure, road improvements, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, local infrastructure, county grant, Minnesota Department of Transportation, bond proceeds fund, public works, utility infrastructure, education finance, school district funding, tax base adjustment

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• I understand that previous generations of legislators decided that seasonal and recreational properties
• this legislation ensures that all<00:08:32.440><c> students</c><00:08:32.919><c> have</c><00:08:33.240
• here I have also job as a legislator here I have also co-authored<00:20:21.720><c> several</c><00:20
• The district that I lead is represented by both DFL and Republican legislators, and I've worked well
• This lives up to the spirit of the historic legislation the governor and DFL majority passed in 2023,

Bills: HF51 , HF1161 , HF2201 , HF2786 , HF1053

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: HF51, Sibley County, State-Aid Highway 21, capital investment, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, transportation infrastructure, road improvements, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, local infrastructure, county grant, Minnesota Department of Transportation, bond proceeds fund, public works, utility infrastructure, education finance, school district funding, tax base adjustment

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• Under current law, something like a warehouse club card, a gym membership, or even certain workplace
• We're trying to legislate. Let's get moving.
• the legislative session.
• I've worked on some legislation in the past with illegal dumping of tires.
• This was brought in here simply because there's legislators on there. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Bills: HR118 , HR196 , HR237 , HR285 , HCR85 , HB442 , HB443 , SCR5 , SCR29 , SCR33 , SCR63 , SB25 , SB202 , SB319

Committee: House House and Governmental Affairs

Keywords: water utility, tax credit, excessive rates, residential service, subcommittee, fallen trees, property damage, insurance, property values, hurricanes, storm damage, local government, homeowners, risk management, committee study, census, military population, Department of Defense, representation, federal funding

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• It's been happening without enabling legislation like House Bill 3650.
• The legislative assistant education.
• </c><01:30:04.880><c> that</c> This is a good piece of legislation that This is a good piece of legislation
• </c> process as well and this legislation. process as well and this legislation.
• Challenges at the school level rather than the legislative level.

Bills: HF3650 , HF1791 , HF3489 , HF4231 , HF4232 , HF4269 , HF4270 , HF3490

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: student career pathways, education framework, experiential learning, employer engagement, career technical education, career and technical education, CTE, postsecondary scholarship, postsecondary grant, school district funding, cooperative unit, Minnesota high school, apprenticeship, certificate program, tuition assistance, workforce training, military transition, education finance, student aid, career pathways

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• district, Senator Hauschild's district, and Senator McEwen's district that have all asked for this legislation
• Um, it is our responsibility, uh, as legislators, to help to prevent harm.
• This legislation should fix that, but at a minimum, it should also require immediate notification to
• This<01:02:43.240><c> legislat-</c><01:02:43.920><c> This</c><01:02:44.120><c> legislation</c><01:02:
• 45.000><c> should</c> This legislat- This legislation should This legislat- This legislation should fix

Bills: HF3650 , HF1791 , HF3489 , HF4231 , HF4232 , HF4269 , HF4270 , HF3490

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: student career pathways, education framework, experiential learning, employer engagement, career technical education, career and technical education, CTE, postsecondary scholarship, postsecondary grant, school district funding, cooperative unit, Minnesota high school, apprenticeship, certificate program, tuition assistance, workforce training, military transition, education finance, student aid, career pathways

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• I think this is great legislation and very much necessary.
• All will be included, and that's in the original legislation.
• But if things change, I can't speak for what future legislators may or may not introduce.
• So why continue to push legislation like this that gets in the way of the very thing that I know and
• Are there any further questions on this legislation?

Bills: HB3620 , HB3942 , HB3279 , HB3378 , HB3383 , HB3413 , HB3414 , HB3415 , HB3420 , HB3130

Committee: House General Government

Keywords: 2030 census, complete count committee, census outreach, decennial census, enumeration, population count, hard-to-count populations, hard-to-enumerate areas, State Data Center, Oklahoma Census, multilingual campaign, public outreach, school-based outreach, community organizations, minority groups, ethnic minorities, language minorities, self-response rate, census awareness, federal census