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• Because, as the court acknowledges, paragraph O is just so easy for the state."
• Unfortunately, Texas is among the leading states for terminating parental rights.
• Texas also terminates parental rights much more quickly than most other states.
• A 2024 review of child and family services in this state was conducted...
• She has served on the Texas Family Law Council legislative committee since 2009.

Bills: HB809, HB 1193, HB1916, HB2558, HB1973, HB2350, HB2399, HB2340, HB 116, HB330, HB2496, HB116

Keywords: digitized signature, waiver of citation, marriage dissolution, electronic notarization, family law, HB 1193, informal marriage, common-law marriage, declaration of informal marriage, confidentiality, privacy, county clerk, vital statistics unit, Family Code, Health and Safety Code, marriage records, public records, personally identifying information, PII, legal representative

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• permission to amend the state liquor law permission to amend the state liquor law so<00:14:37.199>
• not sure exactly what the state not sure exactly what the state component<00:59:19.359> of
• legislation in legislation this legislation in particular<01:19:10.199> would<01:19:10.440>
• their state if they allowed their own in-state shippers and wineries to ship to consumers.
• their state if they allowed their own in-state shippers and wineries to ship to consumers.

Bills: HF1262, HF1741, HF472, HF1668, HF2055, HF1786, HF1876, HF1089, HF1121, HF509, HF1545, HF2027, HF642

Keywords: food truck, liquor license, temporary license, community events, catering, municipal regulations, food hall, St. Louis Park, on-sale, intoxicating beverages, food vendors, common seating area, HF472, Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato, MSU Mankato, Taylor Center, special liquor license, on-sale wine license, malt liquor license

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• ,<00:12:32.560> they're seeing across the state, they're seeing across the state, they're
• again, you know, all of the states again, you know, all of the states around<00:38:00.320> us
• If it goes through legislation, it >> Yeah.
• If you have an out-of-state plea of no contest, which Alabama does not have, but other states do, it
• in Michigan and Michigan is a state in Michigan and Michigan is a state where<00:52:10.720> he

Bills: SB309, HB192, SB178, SB179, SB237, HB10, HB107, HB189, HB37, HB226, SB309, HB192, SB178, SB179, SB237, HB10, HB107, HB189, HB37, HB226

Keywords: automated driving systems, oversized vehicles, transportation, regulations, permits, HB192, international wire transfer, wire transfer fee, remittance fee, money transmission business, Alabama Securities Commission, Department of Revenue, Education Trust Fund, ELL instructors, English Language Learner, ESL teachers, income tax credit, remittances, international money transfer, migrant families

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• This issue arises out in growing areas like around Tarleton State and out in Granbury.
• As stated, my name is Hank Castellane. I'm a 25-year officer in the Air Force.
• My name is Michael Lakos, Colonel, United States Air Force. and I'm a disabled veteran.
• Unfortunately, state funding has consistently fallen short.
• This is related to the calculation that the state uses for state aid to local governments that are disproportionately

Bills: HB485, HB1367, HB1370, HB1827, HB1879, HB2032, HB2133, HB2357, HB3581, HB3830, HB4060, HB4085, HB4270, HB4979, HB5217, HB5268, HB5478, HJR96, HJR97, HJR119, HJR195, HJR209, SB4, SB23, SJR2, SJR85, SB 4, SB 23, SJR 2

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, access, affordability, public health, emergency services district, sales tax, gas and electricity, residential use, tax exemption, emergency services, gas, electricity, HB 485, ESD, use tax, residential utilities, utility tax, local option tax, Texas Health and Safety Code

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• It simply states that a lien can be placed if they do not have coverage.
• .working to ensure that those individuals who are insured by Blue Cross Blue Shield throughout the state
• While there is no drug court in this state. And so that's...
• But, uh, like many of you, I'm a parent of a student here in the state of Alabama.
• It will allow all jurisdictions to prosecute uniformly across the state.

Bills: SB210, SB292, HB360, HB233, HB66, HB356, HB164, HB238, HB209, SB223, HB307, SB210, SB292, HB360, HB233, HB66, HB356, HB164, HB238, HB209, SB223, HB307

Keywords: hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, education oversight, subpoena authority, investigation, State Superintendent, school misconduct, drug courts, accountability, veterans, mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation, criminal justice, court intervention, terrorist threat, terroristic threat

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• states to enact legislation to permit stop-arm cameras on school buses.
• So this bill enforces the state public policy of the state to ensure the safety of all students by taking
• We are working closely with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and several supportive state legislators
• But my My guess is, being a member here, looking at the whole state, the state of Texas granted all that
• This legislation just removes ambiguity in state law by ensuring that once the dredging occurs, which

Bills: SB249, SB546, SB744, SB927, SB1227, SB1229, SB1353, SB1365, SB1366, SB1394, SB1464, SB1709, SB1729, SB1733, SB1744, SB1745, SB1746, SB1772, SB1816, SB1841, SB1939

Keywords: memorial markers, law enforcement, officer memorials, killed in the line of duty, highway signage, school bus, school district, student transportation, child safety, seat belts, three-point seat belt, two-point seat belt, bus retrofit, bus warranty, Texas Education Agency, TEA, transportation code, school activity bus, multifunction school activity bus, school-chartered bus

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• The bill also prevents government entities from obtaining information indirectly by asking another state
• The legislation includes a narrow exception for investigations involving Class A violent felonies.
• We have already passed laws in Delaware that indicate our belief that local and state law enforcement
• John James King, to come forward and present the legislation. Thank you. Mr.
• John James King, I may have the name wrong, came forward to present the legislation.

Bills: HJR11, HB59, HB418, HB342, HB408, HB409, HB133, HB134, HB414, HB355

Keywords: HOPE Court, homeless court, housing instability, homelessness, poverty elimination, problem-solving court, community court, diversion program, criminal justice reform, reentry, warrants, fines and fees, low-level offenses, housing access, public safety, recidivism, Delaware Judiciary, DSHA, DHSS, DELJIS

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee met and heard presentations on several bills. House Amendment 1 to Senate Substitute 1 for House Bill 145 would restrict government use of reverse keyword searches, generally prohibiting reverse keyword court orders and voluntary requests, with a narrow exception for Class A violent felony investigations and rules on notice, deletion, and inadmissibility of unlawfully obtained evidence. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 368, with House Amendment 1, would limit Delaware law enforcement and the Department of Correction’s participation in federal civil immigration enforcement, especially regarding civil immigration warrants and detainers, while preserving exceptions for serious offenses and valid judicial processes; the Department of Correction said it had no operational or fiscal impact and supported the exclusions, and an ACLU-affiliated witness testified in support. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 427 would allow certain 16- and 17-year-olds to participate in hunting and target practice without direct adult supervision if they have parental permission, hunter education, and a valid Delaware hunting license. House Bill 355, the “Speak Your Truth Act,” would expand anti-SLAPP-style protections for survivors of sexual assault, discrimination, and harassment by raising the burden in defamation suits and allowing attorney’s fees and damages; advocates from the National Women’s Defense League and the Speak Your Truth movement supported it. House Bill 134 would increase penalties for repeat animal cruelty offenders and lengthen animal ownership bans. The committee also heard House Bill 133, as amended, which would create a hardship waiver process allowing courts to waive fines and fees for defendants who cannot afford them, while preserving restitution and exempting certain traffic-related penalties and victim compensation assessments. The administration said the bill is intended to address uncollectable debt and noted millions in outstanding fines and fees, while local government and police representatives raised concerns about lost revenue, administrative burden, and consistency; the Fines and Fees Justice Center supported the measure. Committee members asked about how the waiver funding would affect local governments, volunteer fire companies, and related fees, and the administration said the $5 million budgeted this year would cover the waiver costs and be treated as an annual expense going forward. No committee votes were taken during the excerpted discussion, but the chair indicated that bills ready for action would be circulated for signature or moved to the floor.

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• And Tiffany Furuiye, she is the advisor of the Hawaii State Student Council.
• the Hawaii State Student Council. the Hawaii State Student Council.
• Brennan also served on the Hawaii State Brennan also served on the Hawaii State Board<00:01:57.600
• Welcome to your state Senate, and thank you for being here representing Lahaina. Aloha.
• to your state Senate. to your state Senate.

Bills: SB3225, HCR53, HCR57, HCR101, HB1878, HB1481, SCR40, SCR59, SCR114, SCR197, SCR198, SR30, SR107, SR185, SR186

Keywords: statutory revision, Hawaii Revised Statutes, clarification, obsolete provisions, legal accuracy, University of Hawaii, Board of Regents, associate degree, degree audit, reverse transfer, credit audit, student completion, credential attainment, community college transfer, four-year campus, higher education, postsecondary attainment, workforce development, student retention, graduation pathways

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• And so, I don't know for sure if I feel at some point if the state and counties are going to be offering
• So my concern is, and that was what you just stated was my understanding that it can Be expunged, which
• But in every police department and Sheriff's office in this state, those reports are there.

Bills: SB137, SB1216, SB1226, SB1238, SB1255, SB1256, SB1258, SB1325, SB1460, SB1543, SB1730, SB1733, SB1921

Keywords: electronic monitoring, Department of Corrections, criminal justice, rehabilitation, public safety, SB 1216, drug court, drug courts, Oklahoma drug court, eligibility, substance abuse treatment, addiction, diversion program, criminal justice reform, probation violation, revocation, intermediate revocation facility, plea agreement, speedy trial waiver, preliminary hearing waiver

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• So, Peter, state your name.
• So, Peter, state your name.
• So, Peter, state your name. the room. So, Peter, state your name.
• process as well and this legislation. process as well and this legislation.
• under state law.

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

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

Bills: HB489, HB545, HB555, HB583, HB670, HB672, HB797, HB814, HB913, HB952

Keywords: transfer on death, TOD, beneficiary designation, investment accounts, brokerage accounts, securities, nonprobate transfer, estate planning, succession, probate, community property, forced heirship, financial advisor, broker-dealer, custodian, transfer agent, banking, wealth transfer, inheritance, Louisiana Revised Statutes

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• question I had, do do any other states question I had, do do any other states have<00:12:51.440>
• we're going to say it in legislation we're going to say it in legislation now.<00:16:45.759>
• <00:23:05.280> that, legislation that, legislation that, you<00:23:06.960> know,<00:23:
• out of money you know so um we the state out of money you know so um we the state decided<00:29:
• <00:34:20.800> in it says here household goal stated in it says here household goal stated

Bills: HB517, HB520, HB233, HB354, HB517, HB520, HB233, HB354

Keywords: underground damage prevention, one-call notification system, utility locating, excavation safety, dig safe, call before you dig, 811, utility lines, underground utilities, pipeline safety, gas pipeline, electric utility, telecommunications, water utility, wastewater, cable television, locate request, premark, tolerance zone, positive response

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• Permanently in the United States, granted by whom?
• That would be granted the right to reside permanently in the United States by the United States government
• of the United States, but an alien who is or who shall become a bona fide resident of the state of Oklahoma
• That was the original estimate if we did the entire state, every single courtroom in the state.
• As I stated in the opening, Mr.

Bills: SB2030, SB1926, SB2170, SB2151, SB2166, SB1213, SB1381, SB1824, SB1876, SB1728, SB1582, SB1286, SB1386, SB1708, SB1618

Keywords: expungement, record sealing, criminal records, clean slate, automatic expungement, expedited expungement, criminal history, OSBI, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, deferred judgment, delayed sentence, pardon, pardon and parole board, law enforcement records, sealed records, arrest records, conviction records, reclassification of felony to misdemeanor, reentry, second chance

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• <00:10:16.640> department collaboration with the state department collaboration with the state
• dollars or a kindergarten program that receives state dollars.
• programs are using in in this state? programs are using in in this state?
• > where harmful to young people in a state where harmful to young people in a state where abortion
• <00:37:53.200> Please This legislation is very simple.

Bills: HB329, HB8, HB353, HB329, HB8, HB353, HB50, HB78, HB225, SB75, SB209

Keywords: military installations, tall structures, local government, construction approval, wind energy facilities, tobacco regulation, vaping, sales restrictions, youth protection, tobacco compliance, public health, education programs, electronic nicotine delivery systems, judicial compensation, salary adjustments, district attorneys, Judges, local officials, computer science, education reform

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• And which is a state program.
• So the precedent for this legislation already exists. So Mr.
• So of course, like I stated before, it's more cost effective.
• The AG's representation of the state in the case.
• its way through the Ed Longenecker: legislative process.

Bills: HB 33, HB 45, HB 48, HB 1261, HB 1465, HB 1778, HB 2596, HB 5238, SB 2969

Keywords: HB 48, oilfield theft, organized theft, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, DPS, Department of Public Safety, Texas, Railroad Commission, criminal justice, energy resources, theft prevention, organized crime, border region, El Paso, law enforcement task force, asset recovery, pipeline theft, drilling equipment, equipment theft

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• We had an exciting day yesterday in state affairs.
• funding from the state.
• This issue affects every corner of the state.
• Please state your name.
• The Texas balance of state continuum of care uses.

Bills: HB158, HB714, HB 1198, HB1630, HB1998, HB3509, HB3788, HB3875, HB3948, HB3977, HB4097, HB4313, HB4314, HB4317, HB158

Keywords: housing, veterans, surplus government property, affordable housing, funding sources, housing assistance, homeless prevention, landlord incentives, rural housing, domestic violence, community development, tenant readiness, program participants, financial assistance, homelessness, rental support, Texas Tenant Readiness Program, tenant assistance, housing stability, Texas Department of Housing

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• High property taxes in Texas cities affect the whole state.
• Procurement decisions by state and local agencies affect businesses across the state, forcing them to
• But certainly, as in all legislation, there's legislative intent and there's what we actually see.
• I urge you to vote in favor of this crucial legislation.
• Please state your name. I may have gotten my name wrong on the thing.

Bills: HB158, HB714, HB 1198, HB1630, HB1998, HB3509, HB3788, HB3875, HB3948, HB3977, HB4097, HB4313, HB4314, HB4317, HB158

Keywords: housing, veterans, surplus government property, affordable housing, funding sources, housing assistance, homeless prevention, landlord incentives, rural housing, domestic violence, community development, tenant readiness, program participants, financial assistance, homelessness, rental support, Texas Tenant Readiness Program, tenant assistance, housing stability, Texas Department of Housing

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• This need for legislation is clear.
• So this piece of legislation does two things.
• We included the sunset clause this legislative session because last legislative session, you all, as
• We have Legislative Council here as a witness.
• special districts in this state.

Bills: HB 1181, HB3704, HB1363, HB1610, HB1615, HB1620, HB3223, HB1317, HB2884, HB2176, HB4027, HB1664, HB933, HB2613, HB3353, HB2086, HB4101, HB3441, HB4145, HB3455

Keywords: judiciary, judges, justices, retired, legal assignments, judicial conduct, notary public, criminal offense, education requirements, official documents, record retention, implicit bias, bias training, judicial training, judge education, court personnel, continuing legal education, CLE, state bar, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

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• This happened most recently in the State v.
• This bill simply states that if a vaccine manufacturer chooses to advertise in the state of Texas, they
• The state of Texas enjoys the distinction of becoming the first. state to support and encourage COVID
• I mean, if they actually stated those state, you know, it doesn't say this in this bill.
• And it creates problems for the courts, problems for the records, for the county and for the state. state

Bills: HB 1181, HB3704, HB1363, HB1610, HB1615, HB1620, HB3223, HB1317, HB2884, HB2176, HB4027, HB1664, HB933, HB2613, HB3353, HB2086, HB4101, HB3441, HB4145, HB3455

Keywords: judiciary, judges, justices, retired, legal assignments, judicial conduct, notary public, criminal offense, education requirements, official documents, record retention, implicit bias, bias training, judicial training, judge education, court personnel, continuing legal education, CLE, state bar, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

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• state in the United States.
• House Bill 1971 seeks to clarify the legislative intent of Senate Bill 786 from the 88th legislative
• Previous legislation.
• If the state wishes to address...
• The legislative intent is important for interpreting legislation.

Bills: HB48, HB49, HB 1169, HB1971, HB2584, HB2663, HB2890, HB48, HB49

Keywords: HB 48, oilfield theft, organized theft, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, DPS, Department of Public Safety, Texas, Railroad Commission, criminal justice, energy resources, theft prevention, organized crime, border region, El Paso, law enforcement task force, asset recovery, pipeline theft, drilling equipment, equipment theft