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• We traditionally, when we speak about facilities, we're talking about an entire school facility that
• That was kind of a facilities opportunity to maximize educational choice.
• We do that, I think, with a lot of our prison facilities. I have visited.
• What are we doing with those facilities?
• Certainly we could have a better usage of those facilities.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met with a quorum present and took up several education bills. SB 1150, which would remove an unrelated exam barrier for school social workers to help districts retain them, was briefly explained and reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1514 on anaphylaxis in public schools, which would require emergency action plans and training for school personnel; amendments narrowed and clarified the bill, including applicability to K-8 schools and FDA-approved epinephrine devices. Orange County Public Schools waived in support, and CS/CS/SB 1514 was reported favorably. The committee spent the most time on SB 1708, which expands Schools of Hope and creates a co-location framework allowing high-performing charter operators to share space in underused public school facilities, with the sponsor explaining that agreements would address safety, supervision, grade levels, emergency protocols, and liability. Members raised concerns about who would be served, lottery access, accountability, and whether the bill would worsen inequities or strain public schools; many public speakers opposed the bill on similar grounds, arguing it would divert resources from already underfunded schools. The sponsor clarified that Schools of Hope recruitment is exempt from lottery, that the bill would not use classrooms already in use, and that districts would receive $600 per student plus associated funding for vacant space. Despite mixed debate, CS for SB 1708 was reported favorably. Finally, the committee considered CS/SB 822, which updates charter school governance by limiting sponsor-imposed deadlines, preventing enrollment caps below facility capacity, improving data sharing, and allowing high-performing charter schools to assume existing charters. A charter school advocate supported the bill as a fairness and efficiency measure, while senators pressed him on claims of district “harassment” and the basis for the bill’s deadline changes. After brief debate, CS/SB 822 was reported favorably. The meeting ended with members recording votes on prior tabs and adjournment.

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• uh having cameras in uh their facilities uh having cameras in uh their facilities uh<00:26:20.320
• It shouldn't be for everything else on earth, like our Social Security number is now.
• I mean, now it's used—the Social Security number is used for everything.
• It's become for everything else under the sun, just like the Social Security number.
• somebody loses a social Security somebody loses a social security<01:02:59.319> card<01:02:59.920

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee first dealt with a brew pub license bill and corrected some sponsor/subcommittee roster confusion before voting to pass it without discussion. The main item of debate was a bill allowing patrons to take purchased alcoholic beverages into restrooms. The bill sponsor argued the current ban is outdated, rarely enforced, and can leave patrons vulnerable if they set drinks down and leave them unattended; he said establishments could still post their own rules if they wished. Liquor enforcement officials said they were neutral overall, noting both the risk of drinks being left unattended and the practical concerns of underage drinking, over-service, and restroom monitoring. Testimony split between those who saw the law as a non-issue and those who viewed it as a safety measure. One member said he had never seen anyone take alcohol into a restroom and opposed changing the law, while others cited drink-spiking concerns and suggested alternatives such as safe zones behind bars, drink covers, and alert apps. Industry representatives said many operators would prefer to keep the law as-is because it helps with policing drinking in their establishments, though they acknowledged the motivation behind the bill. Several members also raised drafting concerns, saying the wording was confusing about whether the rule applied to patrons or establishments. The committee ultimately voted 5-2 to recommend the bill ought to pass. Afterward, members discussed amending the language to clarify that establishments could still prohibit the practice, but one member suggested a simpler fix would be to strike the word “restroom” from the prohibition entirely. The committee then unanimously voted to reconsider its action so the language could be revised later, and the amendment discussion was left for a future meeting.

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• So, for instance, if there's a new power facility going in, and we'll say 80% of that facility is dedicated
• is the potential for some of that upgrade to be Pushed down to the individual ratepayers for that facility
• And that's the biggest cost because the infrastructure requirements for these facilities are significant
• House Bill 4105 clarifies the definition of who can be a security guard and who is not a security guard
• Facilities Licensing Act. Representative Schreiber, you're recognized to explain the bill.

Bills: HB2059, HB3920, HB2992, HB3267, HB4457, HB3800, HB3818, HB4425, HB4427, HB4430, HB4431, HB4333, HB4340, HB4343, HB4344, HB4363, HB4229, HB4230, HB4236, HB4246, HB1979, HB3431, HB3052, HB3047, HB3048, HB4092, HB4302, HB3261, HB3704, HB3312, HB3546, HB3849, HCR1021, HB4105, HB4159, HB4304, HB3835, HB3619, HB4490, HB3710, HB4201, HB3907, HB3748

Keywords: health care, medication, inmates, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, reimbursement, county jails, medical expenses, sales tax exemption, nonprofit organizations, procurement, transplant research, Oklahoma Tax Code, HB2992, Data Center Customer Ratepayer Protection Act of 2026, Corporation Commission, Oklahoma utilities, ratepayer protection, data centers, artificial intelligence computing, AI data centers

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• LRPs are not a single defined category of placement or facility.
• They're locked in warehouses with security cameras.
• From a public safety perspective, this bill creates a false sense of security.
• I do want to clarify that this is an offering of false sense of security.
• I do want to clarify that this is an offering of false sense of security.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety met on April 14, 2006, beginning without a quorum and taking up several bills while waiting for members to arrive. SB 1157 by Senator Archuleta proposed a framework for less restrictive juvenile placements in the probation system, including Judicial Council guidelines on insurance, staffing, background checks, risk assessment, notice to local governments, and zoning compliance. Supporters, including county probation and local government representatives, said the bill would add needed oversight and safety standards; opponents, including youth defenders and public defenders, argued it would impose rigid rules on a diverse set of placements and that the Judicial Council was the wrong body to set substantive standards. The bill drew mixed comments from committee members but no final vote was recorded in the portion provided. The committee then heard SB 1012, the Fire Camp to Career Act, which would connect incarcerated fire camp participants to state-approved apprenticeships and require apprenticeship programs to consider their training and experience. The author and supporters, including labor groups, a former incarcerated apprentice, and a fire academy representative, said the bill would recognize real skills, improve reentry, and create career pathways. Members generally supported the measure while noting that certification still must reflect demonstrated competence. The bill was presented favorably, but the transcript does not show a final roll call vote in the excerpt. SB 1401 by Senator Stern sought to align felony incompetent-to-stand-trial procedures with existing misdemeanor rules by adding timeframes for assessment, allowing certain information-sharing with courts, and permitting preliminary findings for conservatorship referrals. Supporters said it would close gaps that leave seriously mentally ill defendants without timely treatment; Disability Rights California and other opponents warned it would expand court control, weaken confidentiality, and increase conservatorship referrals. After discussion, the committee took a roll call and passed SB 1401 to the Appropriations Committee on a 4-0 vote, with one member absent. SB 1027 by Senator Strickland, as amended, would create a task force to study street prostitution and human trafficking impacts, victim services, and best practices; it received support from local officials, law enforcement, and district attorneys, while civil liberties and drug policy groups registered concerns with the original version. The committee approved SB 1027 as amended and sent it to the Governmental Organization Committee on a 4-0 vote, with absent members held on call.

Bills: HR112, HR113, HR114, HCR51, HCR52, HR94, HR95, HR96, HR97, HR98, HR99, HR100, HR103, HR104, HR105, HR106, HR107, HR108, HR109, HR110, HR111, HCR46, HCR47, HCR48, HCR49, HCR50, SCR25, SB17, SB300, HCR35, HB51, HB82, HB143, HB145, HB160, HB180, HB192, HB393, HB430, HB445, HB506, HB515, HB521, HB565, HB590, HB614, HB638, HB647, HB670, HB672, HB685, HB692, HB752, HB773, HB781, HB799, HB839, HB860, HB873, HB874, HB887, HB917, HB937, HB956, HB965, HB972, HB977, HB982, HB1006, HB1010, HB1044, HB1072, HB1088, HB1157, HB1179, HB1200, HR15, HR20, HCR14, HCR6, HCR19, HCR10, HR74, HCR26, HCR45, HB54, HB67, HB73, HB125, HB133, HB158, HB168, HB169, HB191, HB195, HB245, HB280, HB283, HB296, HB319, HB339, HB399, HB407, HB448, HB550, HB591, HB826, HB995, HB1085, HB1086, HB98, HB108, HB131, HB151, HB161, HB288, HB294, HB305, HB310, HB320, HB336, HB380, HB392, HB403, HB420, HB459, HB476, HB540, HB615, HB631, HB637, HB648, HB665, HB682, HB789, HB813, HB815, HB835, HB870, HB905, HB915, HB933, HB938, HB987, HB1040, HB827, HB953, HB796, HB352, HB463, HB735, HB780, HB882, HB81, HB400, HB140, HB750, HB911, HB961, HB401, HB901, HB9, HB52, HB58, HB154, HB193, HB284, HB410, HB570, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB733, HB868, HB952

Keywords: commendation, community service, religious leadership, New Orleans, anniversary, Martha's Vineyard, African-American Film Festival, Black excellence, cinema, cultural celebration, Black voices, film industry, Hannuh Ray, Louisiana, youth development, pageant, leadership, community, recognition, compensation

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• members here from across the state advocating for legislation to protect residents in long-term care facilities
• Senate Bill 1001, an act appropriating monies to the Department of Economic Security.
• Yes, we made some changes to the qualifications of the crime and removed the mandatory minimums.
• Military Affairs and Border Security will meet at 1:30 p.m. in Senate Hearing Room 109.
• Military Affairs and Border Security will meet at 1:30 p.m. in Senate Hearing Room 109. Mr.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• of backflow assemblies are essential for safeguarding quality in homes, businesses, and public facilities
• So if potentially a pump turns on at an industrial facility, actually pushing that water back out into
• Members, uh, Senate Bill 2885 addresses a critical gap in the state's approach to long-term water security
• Temple is pursuing an aquifer storage and recovery system because we are committed to proactively securing
• this bill to add the, the individual well fee or well inception fee back into it, um, and keep at a minimum

Bills: HB 5208, SB 863, SB 1243, SB 1624, SB 1965, SB 2660, SB 2702, SB 2885

Keywords: water filtration, public drinking water, health and safety, well maintenance, water quality, Edwards Aquifer, water conservation, reclaimed water, aquifer storage, environmental protection, public utility agency, dissolution, local government, regulatory framework, municipal authority, Texas Water Bank, Texas Water Trust, water rights, water banking, instream flow

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• Basically raises the eligibility level over what the federal minimum is.
• And you could build Fort Knox, which is super secure, really... ...the super secure, really restrictive
• There are facility-based services for individuals with IDD, which include intermediate care facilities
• and state-supported living centers that are state-operated facilities.
• And expansion of facilities to grow programming and education of clients.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• We achieve that vision by investing in affordable housing and child care facilities.
• It's exacerbated by lack of facilities, workforce shortages, and inadequate funding.
• We achieve that vision by investing in affordable housing and child care facilities.
• Requires child care facilities to implement these policies no later than July 2026.
• Essentially, they paid into Social Security. They won't be able to withdraw it.

Summary: The committee heard a series of child care, social services, immigrant support, disability services, and language access bills, with many measures drawing strong support and no opposition. Early in the hearing, AB 450 proposed a Department of Aging task force to study and recommend policies for undocumented adults age 55 and older; AB 593 would let CDSS identify data-sharing opportunities to improve CalFresh administration and participation; and AB 904 would clarify child care subsidy eligibility so families do not lose care during pregnancy leave, family leave, caregiving, or job search periods. All three were presented as ways to reduce barriers and improve access to essential services, and AB 904 was moved out on a 1-0 call after support testimony from child care advocates and a member of the public. AB 617, which would expand and standardize respite care access for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by requiring licensing and registry participation, drew both support and significant opposition from respite providers and disability service organizations concerned about added regulation, cost, and possible delays; the author said she would continue working with opponents, and the bill was moved out on a 2-0 call. The committee also heard AB 1220, which would require regional centers to document denials, notices of action, and appeals in individual program plans and include that data in annual reports to improve transparency and equity in developmental services. The bill drew extensive public support from parents, advocates, and disability organizations, with no opposition, and passed 5-0. AB 752 would make child care centers by right in certain residential zones when co-located with multifamily housing or institutional uses, and supporters argued it would reduce zoning barriers and help expand child care capacity; it also passed 5-0. AB 1242 would create a CalHHS language access director, require human review of machine translation, and improve language coverage determinations for state and local agencies; supporters emphasized health equity and the need for better access for limited-English communities, and the bill was moved out on a 4-0 call. Later, AB 548 would continue and expand the Asylee and Vulnerable Non-Citizen Program, which provides case management and integration services for asylees and certain visa holders; supporters said the program had been effective but had run out of funding, and the bill passed 4-0. AB 495, the Family Preparedness Plan Act, would strengthen family safety planning for immigrant families, standardize acceptance of caregiver authorization affidavits, and create a joint guardianship process for temporary separations; testimony focused on fear of family separation and the need for clear school and medical procedures, and the bill passed 4-0. AB 1357 would exclude guaranteed income payments from being counted as income for state public assistance eligibility, with supporters arguing it would prevent recipients from falling off the “benefits cliff”; it passed 4-1. Finally, AB 1201, the Reunity Act, was introduced to require individualized court assessments before denying reunification services to parents with certain violent felony convictions after a five-year period, with the author and a witness describing the bill as a trauma-informed approach to family reunification.

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• The largest individual driver of HHS changes was improper payments for the tribal residential facilities
• uh the tribal residential facilities uh the tribal residential facilities what<00:50:08.079>
• that weren't eligible for Facilities that weren't eligible for federal<00:50:52.960> Indian<00
• their budget would hurt schools Security their budget would hurt schools hospitals<01:16:17.920>
• <01:27:31.159> they're find uh waste in Social Security they're find uh waste in Social Security

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• to pay some people under minimum wage.
• . facilities. facilities.
• And secondly, people under minimum wage.
• I think of people in these facilities.
• <01:04:01.599> for opportunities in these facilities for opportunities in these facilities

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• SB 1173, behavioral health facilities fingerprinting. SB 1174, DCS intake hotline case history.
• SB 1223, authorized transporters minimum standards registration.
• SB 1232, military compatibility permit zoning; Military Affairs and Border Security.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• talk with anyone, I'd work with anyone, I'd root for anyone willing to join us on our mission of securing
• That responsibility includes securing the American dream for those willing to work for it and protecting
• In January of 2025, I sent an executive order requiring each cabinet member to dedicate a minimum of
• Trooper Harrison remained at the scene to maintain security and coordinate responding emergency services
• Juveniles would still remain in juvenile facilities and continue receiving services, but this reform

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• , which is a one-of-a-kind facility in the world, where we can test full-scale structures against the
• But the Board of Forestry’s regulation really is the minimum standard, and there will likely be best
• Bare minimum. Exactly.
• And that this is bare minimum.
• That needs to be at least the minimum level of hardening that has to occur.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• right now and how many kids or teens or can that facility hold our take.
• This facility is licensed for 14 vets and currently has 12 youth placed.
• And what's the timeframe for licensure for these facilities?
• The timeframe for licensing any facility can vary by the facility.
• that the facilities are able to meet the needs of the children.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• My county does have security. They feel is appropriate for each area.
• My county does have security for our county commissioners and they've been threatened.
• But the way it's true. ...statute with a minimum dollar amount after.
• Our fire commissioners do not ride around in black Escalades with security.
• There's illegality of escalades and security, then deal with that.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• [Speaker continues] Skilled nursing facility at the Veterans Home.
• So that's our plan for those three facilities.
• We also were able to secure a couple of interns.
• We also were able to secure a couple of interns.
• We're in every one of the correctional facilities.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• We've already heard facility fees. 20 states have enacted some sort of facility fee bill.
• , freestanding emergency medical care facilities, special care facilities, private psychiatric facilities
• facilities will be exempt.
• , freestanding emergency medical care facilities, special care facilities, private psychiatric facilities
• facilities will be exempt.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• But for physicians, it will be $75,000, a minimum of $75,000 a year for a four-year commitment.
• And now with this 75% minimum, being offered to physicians.
• And now with this 75% minimum, we are probably on the top of the heap for the entire country.
• But all of that to say, you know, some redactions are always important for security. I get it.
• And then the second piece on the data security. So could you just speak to those too?

Keywords: 996, all

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• So, do we want to take a vote on the amendment again just to be safe and secure? All right.
• <01:12:25.120> We'll<01:12:25.360> take<01:12:25.440> another secure?
• We'll take another secure? All right.
• You're not having just bare minimum thresholds.
• <01:51:15.840> that Most towns do not have a facility that Most towns do not have a facility

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first held a public hearing on CACR 30, a constitutional amendment that would make Public Utilities Commission members elected rather than appointed. Representative Thomas Opel testified in support, arguing that rising energy costs and the utility rate-setting structure make the PUC too insulated from ratepayers, and that elected commissioners would be more accountable. He also said the proposal should ideally include a ban on contributions from regulated utilities to PUC campaigns, and acknowledged the draft had errors and needed work. Representative Lane questioned whether a contribution ban would be constitutional, and Opel said there may be ways to structure one to survive legal challenge. The hearing closed with five online supporters and two opponents reported, and no one else testified. The committee then went into executive session on House Bill 1062, authorizing the Secretary of State to conduct random audits of voters’ citizenship qualifications. Representative Newsome offered an amendment to clarify how voters with no evidence either way would be treated and to require a public report on audit results, including referrals, costs, and databases used. Representative Aqua opposed the amendment, saying the bill should pass as written. The amendment failed 9-7, and after further debate over privacy and the purpose of audits, the committee voted 9-7 to recommend ought to pass on HB 1062. Representative Barry was assigned the majority report and Representative Newsome the minority report. The committee next considered House Bill 1388, which would clarify the form of ballots for constitutional amendments. Representative Weary said the bill simply provides clarity for voters and imposes no hardship on the Secretary of State’s office. The committee unanimously voted 17-0 to recommend ought to pass and placed the bill on the consent calendar. Finally, the committee opened a public hearing on House Bill 1125, enabling school districts to adopt partisan school district elections. Representative Weary said partisan labels would help voters understand candidate positions and address low turnout in local elections. He emphasized the bill is enabling, not mandatory. Members questioned why the change was needed if few municipalities have used existing authority, and whether it would increase divisiveness. Weary said many voters are unaware of the option and that partisan labels would give them more information. The hearing closed with five online supporters and 184 opponents. The committee then began executive session on House Bill 1187, concerning the filing deadline for special-election candidates for state representative, but discussion was still ongoing in the transcript.