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• However, they are able to disperse flies from that facility.
• And so we had to take measures in order to secure the equipment.
• <00:36:14.560> So<00:36:14.800> now in order to secure the equipment.
• So now in order to secure the equipment.
• trying to generate and other facilities trying to generate green<01:21:52.960> ammonia.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• and institutions so for these facilities and institutions so for these reasons<00:53:14.839> AKC<
• It could be as simple as a department-issued cell phone that we have all come to know is quite secure
• Correctional or Detention Facility Correctional or Detention Facility should<01:49:28.800> also
• <01:49:42.040> so Correctional or Detention Facility so Correctional or Detention Facility
• hearing in a State Correctional Facility hearing in a State Correctional Facility or<01:57:49.760

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• If right in the facilities design guide.
• <00:36:58.079> and enhance the safety of the facility and enhance the safety of the facility
• assistant director of facilities assistant director of facilities planning,<01:04:15.039> who
• <01:06:24.160> teams 2024, our public facilities teams 2024, our public facilities teams responded
• with cleaning and maintaining facilities with cleaning and maintaining facilities on<01:09:35.040

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• to be able to have more facility to be able to have more affordable<00:21:27.640> reliable<00
• Minnesota's energy future is best secured through continued collaboration with its neighbors.
• Minnesota's energy future is best secured through continued collaboration with its neighbors.
• Minnesota's energy future is best secured through continued collaboration with its neighbors.
• Minnesota's energy future is best secured through continued collaboration with its neighbors.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Women fought for decades and decades for rights with facilities and everything rights with facilities
• access to proper facilities. access to proper facilities.
• , so government-funded facilities.
• . facilities. facilities.
• I think giving the the facilities<05:08:42.320> the facilities the facilities the uh being<05:

Keywords: 981, all

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• In addition to helping to build child care facilities.
• In addition to helping to build child care facilities.
• In addition to helping to build child care facilities.
• In addition to helping to build child care facilities.
• In addition to helping to build child care facilities.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Sergeant-at-Arms will please secure the chamber doors. Members, please take your seats.
• where they're actually loading the caskets onto like a Gator-type vehicle, and then the grounds facility
• ><00:08:19.759> then<00:08:19.919> the<00:08:20.080> grounds<00:08:20.479> facil
• vehicle and then the grounds facil vehicle and then the grounds facil keepers<00:08:21.360> are
• We'll keep the doors secure so that if anyone wants to leave their computers and all the rest, please

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, heard an invocation from Rabbi Deborah Wexler of Pikesville, and journalized the prayer without objection. The chamber also recognized several visitor groups, including Maryland Realtors Day, Maryland March for Change participants advocating for infant and maternal health, and students, faculty, and staff from Avalon School. Senators briefly highlighted upcoming committee meetings and caucus events, including a Legislative Black Caucus press conference, Aviation Day, and a reminder about protocol dues. On legislation, the chamber read Senate Bill 955 on real property, condominiums, and homeowners association election rules and referred it to the Rules Committee. Two Senate bond initiatives were also read and sent to the Capital Budget Subcommittee. Senate Bill 888 was announced as reassigned to the Rules Committee. The main floor action centered on Senate Bill 46 concerning state veteran cemeteries, where Senator Simon offered a floor amendment. Senator from District 7 explained the bill was prompted by concerns about how caskets are moved at veteran cemeteries, describing a practice he found disturbing and saying the issue should be addressed separately from the bill. The amendment and the amended report were both adopted without objection, and the bill was ordered printed for third reading. The Senate then handled a brief procedural exchange when a senator asked about speaking on the reassigned bill, and the presiding officer ruled the matter out of order because it had already been reassigned. After additional committee announcements, the Senate remained in session with 40 members present and then moved to recess until noon in the House chamber.

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• New Mexico has taken many steps to protect and secure the right to vote.
• Yet, the voting, that we still feel secure as voters going there, and those we feel protected by, in
• Because it's a sensitive place like the Roundhouse, there's armed security here.
• often have volunteer security teams, many of whom are licensed to carry concealed.
• It impacts New Mexico. in robust security and preventative measures.

Bills: SB23, SB221, SB261, SB264

Keywords: student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, misappropriation, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, racketeering, criminal penalties, New Mexico, public safety, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, election integrity, voter coercion, emergency procedures, polling place security

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• Representative Chiia: The city of Dallas has been able to double its conversion rate for securing bids
• And so the lending facility would do that. Wilson: Thank you. Chairman: Thank you.
• So we also fund the program through mortgage-backed securities.
• deposits and moving expenses, which often act as a final burden to securing housing.
• The challenges faced by voucher holders to secure housing are real and Ben Martin: quantifiable.

Bills: HB158

Keywords: public funds, lobbying activities, political subdivision, government spending, transparency

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• So it doesn't benefit them to have their playing or practice time limited or access to club facilities
• restricted uh due to having facilities restricted uh due to having hourly<00:13:04.160> worker
• Or prevent the player from accessing the clubhouse or gym facilities other than during times when he
• <00:23:39.840> maintain<00:23:40.159> workers<00:23:40.559> compensation secure
• and maintain workers compensation secure and maintain workers compensation insurance<00:23:41.679>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• She oversees the Office of Safety and Security and also attendance and discipline and our attendance
• So I personally oversee... well, the chief facilities officer reports directly to me.
• You're talking about literally the physical facilities?
• Literally the physical facilities? Like how many construction projects is off the top of your head?
• A lot of the other things that need to take place in school districts—we have to maintain facilities,

Summary: The committee met to discuss student attendance and chronic absenteeism in Florida K-12 schools, with Chair Simon outlining the state’s attendance requirements and intervention process, including school contact after unexcused absences, child study team review, district superintendent referral, DJJ family services referral, truancy petitions, and possible parental prosecution and driver’s license consequences. Dr. Chris Curran of the University of Florida presented statewide data showing chronic absenteeism has risen sharply since the pandemic, with Florida at about 31.4% in 2023–24, and noted that absenteeism varies by district, school level, demographics, and urbanicity. He emphasized that causes are multifaceted—ranging from transportation, mental health, housing instability, safety concerns, and family circumstances—and said effective responses include early warning systems, text or phone outreach, multi-tiered interventions, mentoring programs like Check & Connect, and community partnerships. He also cautioned that punitive responses alone are often less effective than addressing root causes and keeping students engaged academically even when they miss school. Collier County Superintendent Leslie Ricciardelli described her district’s attendance efforts as a priority supported by attendance specialists, social workers, mental health staff, home visits, attendance contracts, and extensive parent communication. She said Collier’s chronic absenteeism rate was about 9% in 2023–24 and attributed success to consistent monitoring, family outreach, and community support, while stressing that students must be physically present to learn. She also argued that many absences are tied to barriers such as clothing, transportation, childcare, or family mental health, and that districts need resources to address those issues. Dr. Rachel Dawes added that Collier uses multilingual brochures, attendance awareness campaigns, vacation-planning guidance, door tags, automated calls and letters, and a truancy flow chart, with truancy court used as a last resort. Volusia County Executive Director Mike McAuliffe described a districtwide overhaul that included an attendance matters campaign, automated notices sent early and often, same-day and period-by-period notifications, a data dashboard, and tiered supports through MTSS. He said Volusia reduced chronic absenteeism from 34% in 2023–24 to a projected 29% and reported a first-quarter rate of about 20% in the current year. He highlighted community partnerships, including AdventHealth support for washers and dryers, bikes for students with transportation barriers, and monetary recognition for schools that reduce absenteeism. In response to questions, both district leaders emphasized that funding, staffing, and consistent follow-through are essential, and that attendance work is most effective when paired with family engagement, data monitoring, and practical supports rather than punishment alone.

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• rapid advancement of machine learning and AI, which is becoming more ubiquitous, as well as for security
• , and facility operations, streamlining processes and enhancing service quality.
• We already have to provide additional funding that the funding that comes for facilities administrative
• Funding that comes for facilities administrative costs from the government, as much as it is, it's still
• We look forward to working with you in the coming months to secure funding for the CSU. Thank you.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• talks about healthc care facility talks about healthc care facility absentee absentee absentee voting
• This allows municipal clerks more time to secure supplies from county auditors.
• This allows municipal clerks more time to secure supplies from county auditors.
• Now, on to a couple of voter access and security provisions.
• We free, fair, secure, and accurate.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• , physical security, fraud detection controls, or pending litigation.
• This bill would allow secrets as we're trying to secure funding.
• What project needs to diminish transparency in order to secure funding in the future?
• We're trying to protect people's security.” Security. “Keep secrets.
• Assembly Bill 1860 by Assembly Member McKinner, an act relating to school facilities.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It clarifies that charter schools are public facilities.
• It clarifies that charter schools are public facilities.
• As long as the increase does not exceed the facility capacity, including new or expanded facilities,
• Only two facilities in Florida actively play Hiale, and these facilities are the Magic City and Dania
• , and both are within 35 miles of other facilities.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several member introductions recognizing interns, guests, and advocates. The Rules Chair added CS for CS for SB 622 to the special order calendar, and SB 80 on state land management was temporarily postponed. The chamber then moved through a series of bills, often substituting House companions for Senate bills when the measures were identical or nearly identical. The Senate passed SB 200/HB 295 on a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling plan, requiring DEP to develop a recycling and waste diversion roadmap by 2026; SB 492 on land development and mitigation banking, after adopting amendments related to mitigation credit use and former phosphate mine lands; and SB 494/HB 255 on aggravated animal cruelty, which increases sentencing consequences and creates a searchable FDLE database of convicted animal abusers, with an amendment clarifying the database language. The Senate also passed SB 500/HB 711 establishing the Spectrum Alert for missing children with autism, SB 524/HB 1089 adding Duchenne muscular dystrophy to newborn screening, SB 592/HB 393 revising the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program, SB 742/HB 1145 on workforce education, SB 936/HB 827 on a statewide study of automation and workforce impact, SB 964/HB 181 on parole guidelines, SB 976/HB 901 on court-appointed psychologists, SB 1084/HB 1451 on sexual cyber harassment, and SB 1156 on a home health aid program for medically fragile children. Most of these bills were adopted after brief sponsor explanations, questions, and in some cases amendments or House-substitute motions. Debate centered on several policy issues. Senators raised concerns about the constitutional and environmental implications of mitigation banking credits in SB 492, the scope and privacy implications of the animal abuse database in SB 494, the funding and eligibility details of the condo resilience program in SB 592, and the public-school/charter-school balance in SB 822, which drew extensive questioning about enrollment, governance, discipline, accountability, and data sharing before being placed on the third-reading calendar after amendments. The Spectrum Alert bill drew support from members who compared it to the Purple Alert and emphasized the risks faced by children with ASD. The medically fragile children home health aid bill also drew strong support, with senators describing it as a long-needed fix to help families provide in-home care without losing Medicaid coverage. Votes on the measures reported in the transcript were overwhelmingly favorable, with bills passing by margins such as 38-0, 35-3, 37-0, 36-0, and 35-0.

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• Same thing with capital planning and facilities. Is there something there that we can leverage?
• is there is there some Facilities is there is there some something<00:55:26.640> there<00:55:
• their in their charal Gaming facilities their in their charal Gaming facilities so<01:11:35.320>
• Security, as an example.
• several of our security as an example several of our campuses<01:20:40.920> now<01:20:41.280>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Public Higher Education Study Committee held an organizational meeting and received an update from the university and community college systems on implementation of recommendations from the governor’s higher education task force. The systems said the task force report contained about 40 recommendations, and they have focused first on operational items while continuing to work on larger policy issues, including better alignment of public higher education with workforce and economic development needs. The committee also discussed reporting requirements under the amended law and whether quarterly reports are required or whether annual updates are sufficient unless the committee requests more. A major topic was expanding Early College and dual-enrollment opportunities. The chancellors reported strong growth in Early College participation, significant student and family savings, and state scholarship support that they described as producing a strong return on investment. They said the goal is to build clearer pathways so students can earn college credit, reduce debt, and stay in New Hampshire for postsecondary education. They also noted ongoing work to simplify admissions and transfer processes, including about 100 transfer pathways between the systems, direct-admit efforts for community college and university students, and continued development of transfer equivalency tools. Members pressed the systems and the Department of Education on direct outreach to high school students, especially juniors, so students would know they are eligible for direct admission and other opportunities. The main obstacle discussed was access to student contact information, with officials saying the issue may involve contract limits with the College Board and possibly statutory constraints on sharing data. Department of Education staff said they are meeting with the systems and vendors to determine what changes are needed. Committee members urged faster action so students and families can receive letters or other notices about in-state options, affordability programs such as Granite Guarantee, and pathways to community college and university enrollment.

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• He served as the communications and cyber director, securing our digital frontiers, and as vice wing
• The Adjutant General must balance national security and state emergency response.
• and state emergency national security and state emergency response.<00:09:57.680> Must<00:09:
• Much of the work of the board is done in committees, and he has served on the finance and facilities
• has served on the finance and facilities has served on the finance and facilities committee,<00:

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• Accordingly, a local government must secure voter approval before passing a budget that reduces regular
• My facilities are funded, you know, that I have staffing appropriate, those sorts of things.
• My facilities are funded, you know, that I have staffing appropriate, those sorts of things.
• It would clarify that peace officers do not have to remain at the receiving facility after presenting
• I’ve experienced such bias and assumptions in my hold in a facility where I was subjected to degrading

Bills: SB330, SB663, SB1020, SB1152, SB1164, SB1896, SB2111, SB2196, SB2383, SB2581, SB2797, SB2798, SB2371

Keywords: county funding, prosecutors' offices, elections, law enforcement, local government, community supervision, budget approval, corrections department, strategic plan, judicial oversight, SB 1020, Texas, personal bond office, pretrial release, electronic monitoring, GPS monitoring, global positioning system, bond conditions, probation, parole

Summary: The committee heard several criminal justice bills, with testimony largely focused on public safety, court procedures, and local criminal justice administration. SB 2371 would expand mandatory skimmer-reporting requirements from gas pumps to ATMs, point-of-sale systems, and virtual currency kiosks, with the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center saying centralized reporting would improve investigations, preserve evidence, and help identify organized criminal groups. SB 2581 would repeal a special law governing commissary funds in certain large counties; the sponsor and the Sheriff’s Association said it would restore parity with other counties while keeping spending subject to audit and inmate-benefit limits. Both bills were laid out and left pending after testimony, with no public witnesses opposing them at the hearing. The committee also heard SB 330, which would require voter approval before counties over a certain size reduce prosecutor funding, similar to an existing law for law enforcement budgets. Supporters argued prosecutors are essential to public safety and need stable funding, while an opponent from the Texas Civil Rights Project said the bill would restrict local budget flexibility and impose costly elections. SB 663 would remove district judges’ approval role for community supervision and corrections department budgets, replacing it with judge review after TDCJ-CJAD approval; probation officials said the change would reduce delays and confusion without reducing judicial oversight. SB 1020 would require more immediate sharing of ankle-monitor violation information and clarify that such records are not judicial work product; the Harris County DA’s office and Crime Stoppers supported it, citing inconsistent local practices and delays that can hinder prosecutions. The committee then took up SB 1164 on emergency detention and court-ordered mental health services. The bill, from the Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health, would update emergency detention forms, clarify officer duties, allow filings in the county where a person is apprehended or located, and add a factor related to a person’s inability to recognize symptoms or appreciate treatment risks. Supporters included family members, law enforcement, and mental health and judicial witnesses who described cases where earlier intervention might have prevented tragedy; opponents warned the broader language could be misused and emphasized due process and the need for dangerousness to remain the standard. SB 2111 on indigent defense would expand access to counsel at first hearings, strengthen managed assigned counsel programs, create internships and fellowships, and adjust other defense-related procedures; the Texas Indigent Defense Commission and county defense program leaders supported it, while the committee substitute removed some provisions to reduce fiscal impact. Finally, SB 2383 would let recently retired DPS officers return to work in limited roles to help address staffing shortages, and SB 2797 would create reciprocal discovery requirements for criminal cases; prosecutors and some committee members said it would reduce trial surprise and improve truth-seeking, while others questioned whether the bill fully matched the state’s disclosure obligations and whether it could burden defense rights. Several bills were left pending after testimony, and the committee established a quorum later in the hearing.

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• This situation, I believe, poses acute risks to U.S. national security.
• Now, turning to foreign security forces.
• Let's revitalize our supply chains, drive down costs for consumers, and secure what we need to secure
• Addressing these are our national security interests.
• -China Economic and Security Review Commission, it details...

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• They still have to be our facilities.
• I'm calling security."
• I called security.
• at your facility.
• Um, those are at older facilities hours.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard Senate Bill 254, which Senator David Roford described as a technical correction to controlled substance inventory law for pharmacies. He said the bill would remove outdated language requiring inventories to be done in an odd-numbered year, while keeping the existing requirement that pharmacies conduct a full controlled substance inventory every two years in line with federal law. Members asked several clarifying questions about whether the requirement is pharmacy-by-pharmacy, whether new pharmacies would be affected, and whether the change would alter scope or compliance; the sponsor and a representative of the New Hampshire Pharmacist Association said it would not, and that it mainly provides clarity for pharmacies and inspectors. The public hearing on SB 254 was then closed, and the committee also heard support from a representative of the pharmacist community, who said the association supports the bill. The committee then discussed a non-germane amendment to SB 254 dealing with FBI background checks for educational surrogate parents under the Department of Education. Representative Leyon explained that the amendment was requested by the Department of Education after the FBI rejected prior statutory language, and that the goal was to allow people serving as educational surrogate parents to complete FBI fingerprint-based background checks so they can perform their duties. Department of Education and Department of Safety staff testified that the amendment mirrors language that has worked in other education-related background check statutes, including provisions with specific disqualifying offenses tied to child safety, and that the FBI requires precise statutory language and direct transmission of records through the Department of Safety. Members questioned why the FBI’s approval was needed, whether individuals could simply provide their own records, and whether changing federal leadership could require future changes; witnesses said the state needs both state and national records, that records must come directly from the FBI through the Department of Safety, and that the language is intended to satisfy current federal requirements. During the discussion, some members expressed skepticism about the need for the amendment and about placing it on a bill about controlled substance inventories, but no vote was taken during the portion of the transcript provided. The committee also briefly discussed a separate bill on physician assistants/physician associates, with members noting that the proposed name change would not alter scope of practice and that some outside groups had raised concerns about transparency, but that discussion was interrupted and not concluded in the excerpt.