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• board members serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
• ><c> appoints</c><00:28:48.399><c> library</c> appointing authority um appoints library appointing authority
• And so I'm the appointing authority.
• </c><00:29:34.080><c> makes</c><00:29:34.320><c> an</c> appointing authority makes an appointing authority
• They really are already under the governing body of the appointing authority already.

Bills: SB115, SB131, SB93, HB319, HB163, HB268, SB115, SB131, SB93, HB319, HB163, HB268, HB181, HB153, SB132, SB26, SB189, SB196, HB140, SB197, HB117

Keywords: SB115, Alabama, impersonating a peace officer, peace officer, law enforcement impersonation, police impersonation, unauthorized police officer, fake cop, certification revoked, certification suspended, Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission, APOSTC, Class C felony, law enforcement hiring, appointment of officers, federal law enforcement, arrest authority, public order, criminal offenses, Judiciary Committee

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• We don't really have the authority to regulate that project.
• It's fed by TVA, which we don't have the authority to regulate.
• We don't really have the authority to regulate that project.
• It's fed by TVA, which we don't have the authority to regulate.
• have the authority to regulate federal<00:19:32.160><c> utilities.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:38 HB 576 discussion: 01:56 HB 576 voting: 06:54 HB 593 discussion: 08:25 HB 593 voting: 21:58, 958, all

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• Our priorities are energy, the coast, agriculture, defense, cybersecurity, and my personal favorite,
• So your bill gives the authority to incur debt and levy taxes.
• We don't have any city authorities. It is the parish council. We also don't have a university.
• I believe it just says the local governing authority. Okay, the local, whatever that might be.
• SB 304 authorizes the Board of Regents to establish a list of eligible accreditors recognized by the

Summary: The House Education Committee met on May 6 and first welcomed LSU President Wade Roos and Chancellor Jim Dalton, who outlined LSU’s goals of becoming an elite, accessible flagship university, increasing research expenditures, improving student recruitment and retention, and expanding pathways that keep Louisiana students in-state. Members praised the new leadership and LSU’s workforce and research direction, and a representative from LSU enrollment reported gains in TOPS Excellence commitments for the coming fall. The committee then advanced several education bills. SB 105 by Sen. Kathy, which reinstates TOPS Tech eligibility for honorably discharged veterans, was reported favorably without objection. SB 374, also by Sen. Kathy, creates a uniform framework for college economic development districts; members adopted an amendment adding a legislator to each district board, and the bill was reported favorably with amendments. SB 304 by Sen. Edmonds, which authorizes the Board of Regents to establish a list of eligible accreditors and allows institutions to seek different accreditors, was reported favorably. SB 522 by Sen. Edmonds, allowing vocational and technical charter schools to apply directly to BESE as Type 2 charters with Commerce and Industry support, drew discussion about whether the authority should extend to public schools as well; it ultimately passed 9-1. The committee also approved SB 290 by Sen. Abraham, a cleanup bill requiring school system concurrence before student exit-code changes in the data system, and HCR 81 by Rep. Freiberg, which asks the Department of Education to study options for districts facing declining enrollment and related financial pressures. HCR 175 by Rep. Larvadain, a study resolution on possible TOPS Tech changes, was deferred by the author because it overlapped with another measure. Several members also used personal privilege to welcome local mayors and community guests to the committee room.

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• He served as the 21st Chief of the National Guard Bureau, the highest-ranking officer of the National
• Guard, and the head of the National Guard Bureau, appointed to the post by President Ronald Reagan.
• He is generally credited with shaping the National Guard.
• Herbert Temple Jr. by quoting his 2017 remarks when the Army Guard building was dedicated to him.
• , the Guard, the Guard.

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• So I want to thank the author for bringing this forward.
• We want to thank the author and her team for working on this cleanup legislation, as well as the co-authors
• And I want to thank the author for bringing the bill forward.
• Well, I'm going to, unless the author would like to add something.
• You are our final two authors.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I am a co-author.
• I recognize the author, Representative Witty, who will explain the bill.
• </c><00:37:12.400><c> representative</c> recognize the author representative recognize the author representative
• I recognize the author, Representative Olen, who will explain the bill.
• I recognize the member from Hennepin, the author of the amendment.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• ,</c><00:14:49.360><c> we</c> working with the House GOP author, we working with the House GOP author
• </c> in in the legislature when an author in in the legislature when an author brings<00:19:22.480><c
• So put authors amendments onto bills.
• </c><00:23:24.480><c> and</c> given the courtesy uh of of authors and given the courtesy uh of of authors
• </c><01:30:41.280><c> is</c> first step as the House author is first step as the House author is getting

Keywords: 1183, house

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• That's Crosby Parker from the coast and Kayn Maku from Greenville.
• Parker from the coast and Kayn Maku<01:16:58.000><c> from</c><01:16:58.159><c> Greenville.
• </c><01:28:48.639><c> You</c><01:28:48.719><c> know,</c> authorization in the bill.
• You know, authorization in the bill.
• That will give us authorization to actually spend it. All right. Thank you.

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 13 January, 2026; 1:45 PM, 925, all

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• The other piece of that waiver authority is we would either prefer that we be told we shall waive if
• ,</c><01:35:41.280><c> whether</c><01:35:41.520><c> you</c> um, rulemaking authority, whether you um,
• Our rule rulemaking<01:35:54.639><c> authority</c><01:35:55.040><c> is</c><01:35:55.360><c> limited</
• c><01:35:55.760><c> to</c> rulemaking authority is limited to rulemaking authority is limited to implementing
• So if that applicant was willing to move, they would have to get legislative authority to do so. >> I

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Currently, they wouldn’t be authorized to prescribe vitamins.
• Currently, they wouldn't be authorized to prescribe vitamins.
• They wouldn't be authorized if someone chokes, they wouldn't be authorized to assess the swallowing capability
• of a patient. be authorized to assess the swallowing capability of a patient.
• You guys know we sought legislation to curb some of the practices and prior authorization.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Currently, they wouldn't be authorized to prescribe vitamins.
• Currently, they wouldn't be authorized to prescribe vitamins.
• They wouldn't be authorized if someone chokes, they wouldn't be authorized to assess the swallowing capability
• of a patient. be authorized to assess the swallowing capability of a patient.
• We do want to flag issue number 13 regarding APRN delegation authority to our ends.

Summary: The joint Assembly and Senate Business and Professions sunset oversight hearing focused first on the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), with committee chairs emphasizing oversight, consumer protection, workforce access, and economic mobility. BRN leaders reported improvements since the last review, including faster licensing timelines, streamlined enforcement, higher consumer satisfaction, growth in pre-licensure enrollment, and expanded data collection. Members questioned the board about nurse practitioner scope and supervision, international and military pathways to licensure, online nursing education and clinical requirements, rural workforce shortages, and the 30-unit LVN-to-RN option. BRN staff explained California’s tiered advanced practice system, the NCLEX and certification requirements, English proficiency rules, clinical hour standards, and the board’s role in approving programs and supporting schools through nursing education consultants. Several members and the board president also discussed the need to retain new graduates, improve diversity in the workforce, and better support nontraditional students and rural placements. Public comment on the BRN sunset review was extensive and largely supportive of the board, while also urging policy changes. Nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, nurse midwife, and nursing education groups generally supported the BRN report and especially backed clarification of APRN-to-RN delegation authority under issue 13. Other commenters asked for clearer implementation of AB 890, more flexibility for clinical nurse specialists, streamlined renewals for nurse midwives, and changes to federal loan limits affecting graduate nursing education. Higher education representatives and private nursing schools raised concerns about duplicative BRN documentation, clinical placement bottlenecks, and barriers faced by out-of-state and online programs seeking to serve California students. The California Medical Association and some physician groups opposed easing transition-to-practice requirements for out-of-state nurse practitioners and cautioned against changes to specialty and delegation rules, while the California Nurses Association and others stressed the importance of community college pathways, new graduate support, and workforce retention. The hearing then moved to the Physical Therapy Board of California. Board leadership reported that the board oversees more than 41,000 active licensees, has seen about 15% growth since 2021, and continues to maintain high exam pass rates among California physical therapy and physical therapist assistant programs. The board described its mission as consumer protection through licensing, enforcement, continuing competency oversight, and stakeholder engagement. The vice president’s remote testimony encountered technical problems, so the executive officer continued with a brief overview of the board’s work and its commitment to efficient service and public protection. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• So with broad authority, depending on where they work? Thank you. I'll be happy to answer that.
• My area, certainly, we have what we call a health care desert on the Central Coast and have done a lot
• Currently, they wouldn't be authorized to prescribe vitamins.
• They wouldn't be authorized, if someone chokes, to assess the swallowing capability of a patient.
• You guys know we sought legislation to curb some of the practices and prior authorization.

Summary: The joint Assembly and Senate Business and Professions sunset oversight hearing focused first on the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), with opening remarks emphasizing legislative oversight, consumer protection, workforce access, and the need to evaluate whether licensing boards are efficient and effective. BRN leaders reported progress since the last review, including faster licensing timelines, streamlined enforcement, improved consumer satisfaction, expanded nursing program enrollment, and new statewide data collection on faculty. Committee members then questioned the board about nurse practitioner scope and supervision, international licensure, English proficiency, online nursing education and clinical placements, military and veteran pathways, workforce shortages, diversity in nursing, the LVN-to-RN 30-unit option, and the role of the board’s RN executive officer. The board explained California’s tiered APRN system, the NCLEX and national certification requirements, the 500-hour direct patient care clinical requirement, and its use of nursing education consultants and board-approved programs to oversee schools and placements. Members also discussed retention problems, especially for new graduates, and the board said shortages are often driven by burnout, lack of support, and employers’ reduced use of new-grad training programs. Public comment largely centered on proposed BRN sunset issues affecting advanced practice nursing, education oversight, and workforce development. Nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, and nurse anesthesiology groups generally supported the BRN sunset report but asked for clearer implementation of AB 890, support for APRN-to-RN delegation authority, streamlined renewals for nurse midwives, and protection of the current population-focus model. The California Medical Association raised concerns about out-of-state nurse practitioners practicing independently without California transition-to-practice requirements, specialty delegation, ratios, and data collection. Higher education representatives from UC, CSU, private nonprofit colleges, and nursing associations urged the board to reduce duplicative documentation, modernize clinical placement rules, improve parity between in-state and out-of-state programs, and address bottlenecks in securing clinical sites. An online nursing school argued that California should create a pathway for distance-learning programs so students can complete clinicals in-state rather than traveling out of state. Several speakers also highlighted the need to expand access for rural and underserved communities, support diverse and nontraditional students, and preserve affordable pathways into nursing.

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• rails of what the because we put guard rails of what the minimum<00:07:17.000><c> uh</c><00:07:17.199
• ><00:07:19.879><c> rail</c><00:07:20.240><c> put</c><00:07:20.440><c> in</c> but there was never a guard
• rail put in but there was never a guard rail put in place<00:07:20.960><c> for</c><00:07:21.199><c>
• that they have authorized.
• </c><00:43:46.079><c> from</c> it's just we have to have authority from it's just we have to have authority

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:44 Attendance Roll Call: 00:55 SB 193 (Sen. Girdler): 01:53 SB 9 (Sen. Higdon): 03:22 SB 257 (Sen. Tichenor): 34:14 Adjournment: 50:57, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government first took up Senate Bill 193, a simple measure described as restoring wallet cards for jailers to carry when they are outside the jail. The sponsor noted the fiscal impact was essentially zero, there were no questions, and the committee approved the bill 9-0 for passage to the Senate floor. The committee then heard Senate Bill 9, sponsored by Senator Higdon, which would change how the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) treats sick leave, personal leave, and annual leave in retirement calculations. The sponsor argued the bill is intended to address TRS’s financial challenges by standardizing leave rules statewide, limiting TRS retirement credit to 10 sick days and 2 personal days per year, preventing annual leave from being rolled into sick leave, requiring districts to pay the actuarial cost for any leave beyond the cap, and adding reporting and oversight requirements for participating agencies. He also said the bill would add 30 days of maternity leave, allow voluntary district contributions for tier four teachers, and direct the state auditor to audit TRS and report on agencies. Committee members asked about how overages would be audited and billed, the cost of a sick day, and how the bill would interact with local leave policies, including paid parental leave in some districts. The sponsor clarified that existing accumulated leave would not be affected, that the bill applies going forward, and that districts could still offer more leave but would bear the added cost. Members also discussed whether the maternity leave language set a cap or a minimum, and one senator noted the bill was intended to preserve personal days while stopping annual leave from being converted into pension credit. No vote on Senate Bill 9 was shown in the transcript excerpt.

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• Sear, utilizing surplus land at Cape Guard Community College.
• Seer, utilizing surplus land at Cape Guard Community College.
• Army National Guard and led a drug enforcement unit as a staff sergeant.
• They'll update and modernize the authority and bring it into the 21st century.
• Many of these projects that are authorized via amendments will certainly be done over time.

Summary: The Senate considered and amended House 4769, a major higher education bond bill titled an act to build resilient infrastructure to generate higher education transformation (the BRIGHT Act). Members adopted a series of amendments funding deferred maintenance and capital projects at public colleges and universities, including MassBay Community College (HVAC and window replacement), Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Springfield Technical Community College, Cape Cod Community College, Worcester State University, Quinsigamond Community College, Roxbury Community College, UMass Boston, Middlesex Community College, Salem State University, Berkshire Community College, and MCLA. Several amendments were rejected, including proposals related to a sustainable hand hygiene program, board membership, and some other institutional or policy changes, while a number of amendments were held or withdrawn. The bill ultimately advanced through third reading and was passed to be engrossed by a unanimous roll call, with senators emphasizing the need to address deferred maintenance and modernize higher education facilities statewide. A major floor debate centered on an amendment by Senator Tarr to dedicate $300 million of Fair Share surtax revenue to K-12 education. Supporters argued that many school districts face rising costs, minimum aid, and an outdated Chapter 70 formula, and that the amendment would create a marker for future reform. Opponents said the Commonwealth already dedicates substantial surtax and other funding to K-12 education and that the amendment was not the right vehicle. After a roll call, the amendment was rejected. The Senate also rejected several Tarr amendments on fiscal safeguards, equity analysis, bond covenant requirements, and Chapter 62F taxpayer protections, while adopting others related to UMass Gloucester Marine Station housing and coastal erosion work, and to modernizing Massachusetts State College Building Authority bonding and office-location rules. The chamber also adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Bolton Police Chief Luke Hamburger, who was remembered for his service, leadership, and community ties. Before adjournment, senators took brief statements on other issues, including a call for greater awareness of rare diseases and the need for improved access to diagnosis and treatment. The Senate also approved extension orders giving committees additional time to report on pending environmental and municipal bills, and it set its next meeting for Monday at 11:00 a.m.

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• use, and industrial use for purposes for which certain multifamily residential development may be authorized
• Local building officials retain full enforcement authority and can act immediately when public safety
• This bill restricts audit authority, limits plan review verification, expands deemed approvals, reduces
• When you reduce fee authority but maintain enforcement responsibilities and a liability exposure, you
• Importantly, this bill does not transfer decision-making authority.

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• AB 1138, which I and Assembly Member Brian and Senator Allen jointly authored and was co-authored by
• Tally the votes: there are 58 co-authors added.
• to coast.
• Would you like the first roll to be open for co-authors?
• Members, this is for co-authors. The clerk will close the roll. There are 61 co-authors added.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then moved through a largely procedural session with several unanimous-consent motions, guest introductions, and budget-related trailer bills. Members also adopted resolutions recognizing June as Dairy Month and June 2026 as Electronic Dance Music Month, and later approved H.R. 88 commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Guest introductions highlighted the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Kappa League, Assembly staff member Mukhtar Ali, and Jennifer Levy, who is advocating against drunk driving after the death of her son. On the floor, the Assembly considered a series of Senate budget trailer bills presented by Assembly Member Gabriel. SB 170 reorganizes housing and homelessness agencies; SB 171 makes labor-related cleanup changes; SB 172 addresses general government, broadband, and NextGen 9-1-1; SB 174 extends remote court hearings and related court provisions; SB 177 advances options related to Medi-Cal and employer contributions; SB 180 extends the California Competes tax credit and conforms tax treatment for certain savings accounts; SB 169 covers transportation and DMV-related provisions; SB 168 creates a zero-emission vehicle incentive program and other clean-energy changes; SB 166 implements natural resources and environmental protection budget items; SB 165 extends the skilled nursing facility financing framework; SB 163 updates developmental services; and SB 135 funds higher education initiatives, including community college enrollment and Cal Grant changes. Most of these measures passed with bipartisan support, though several drew opposition over concerns about bureaucracy, fees, oversight, or policy direction. The Assembly also passed SB 719, which updates vehicle-related protections for domestic violence survivors, SB 97, an urgency bill making clarifying changes to digital financial asset law, SB 1350, which supports hydrogen and clean energy development, and SB 1344, which aims to reduce meritless lawsuits delaying affordable and supportive housing projects. AB 182, which sets the order for proposition numbers on the November ballot, was approved despite criticism that it manipulates the ballot numbering process. Votes on the measures were recorded, with many passing on strong margins and several transmitted immediately to the Senate or Governor as noted in the proceedings.

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• First up, we have Hawaii Tourism Authority with comments.
• </c> Authority with comments. Authority with comments.
• </c><00:51:11.600><c> Authorizes</c><00:51:12.240><c> building</c> use of hempcrete.
• Authorizes building use of hempcrete.
• </c> falsification to authorities. falsification to authorities.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, with most measures drawing either support or comments rather than opposition. HB 2395, relating to taking marine deposits for research, education, management, or propagation, received support from the University of Hawaii and DLNR. HB 2585, relating to agricultural tourism, drew broad support for its intent to keep agritourism secondary to farming, but agencies and farm groups raised concerns about enforcement, county authority, and the rebuttable presumption language. Testifiers included OPSD, the Agribusiness Development Corporation, Hawaii Farm Bureau, a small farm operator, and others, with some urging clearer definitions, simpler registration, and protections for bona fide farms and hosted farm stays. HB 1728, on rainwater catchment systems, was supported in principle by DLNR, which cited drought conditions and said it deferred to counties and the Department of Health on safety and regulation. HB 1881, which would prohibit passenger ropeways on mountain lands, drew strong support from community testifiers who said it would help prevent development disguised as agritourism and protect forests and country lands. HB 1990, establishing penalties and possible foreclosure for unresolved zoning violations, received comments from the Attorney General recommending removal of AG references and more county-centered enforcement, while the Hawaii Association of Realtors warned the 30-day timeline could create problems for absent or unaware homeowners. The committee also heard HB 1712, which would expand and make permanent certain seats on the State Building Code Council. The Plumbers and Fitters union supported the bill, but BIA Hawaii requested amendments to add “licensed contractor” language, and architects and other professionals opposed the measure, arguing that increasing the council from 12 to 15 voting members would make it less efficient and harder to reach quorum. Finally, HB 2151, relating to hempcrete, was supported by a Kauai workforce development advocate and the Hawaii Farm Bureau, who said hempcrete could support agriculture, manufacturing, and affordable housing while reducing carbon and reliance on imported materials. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Uh the next testifier will be Donovan Michael Comr Hudkins, security guard. Mr.
• My question is maybe for you, maybe for nonpartisan staff, but I know that security guard is defined
• and refer to a to security guard and refer to a definition<00:07:37.599><c> if</c><00:07:37.840><c>
• is pretty broad so I security guard is pretty broad so I think<00:08:03.440><c> it</c><00:08:03.680>
• </c><00:09:23.120><c> or</c> specifically calling out a guard or specifically calling out a guard or

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c><00:10:43.120><c> for</c> consider to be the The Authority for consider to be the The Authority for
• </c><00:34:51.359><c> so</c> New Hampshire Air National Guard so New Hampshire Air National Guard so
• </c><00:35:03.040><c> uh</c> support the the Air National Guard uh support the the Air National Guard
• </c><03:54:18.359><c> in</c> $770,000 but our adjusted authorized in $770,000 but our adjusted authorized
• Currently, the statute authorizes electronic issuance, which would include via email, but only authorizes

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting began with testimony from Charlotte Harding of the Conservation Land Stewardship Program, who explained that the office protects the state’s interests in conservation lands by monitoring conservation easements and related stewardship obligations. She described the program’s funding sources: a land conservation endowment held at the State Treasury and administered by the Council on Resources and Development, plus transfers from Fish and Game for easements not covered by the endowment. Members discussed how the endowment is funded when new easements are created, the program’s staffing, the loss of a state vehicle, and the need to increase in-state travel so staff can use personal vehicles for field monitoring. Harding said the office has two full-time positions and a seasonal employee, that the work is mostly monitoring rather than hands-on land management, and that enforcement issues are referred to the grantee agencies or, if needed, to the Council on Resources and Development. She also noted that the office works directly with landowners to resolve smaller issues and that stewardship has become a greater focus in the conservation community because ongoing oversight requires funding. Members asked about examples of properties under the program, including LCIP lands such as Musquash Headwaters, Hidden Valley Boy Scout Camp, and Nash Stream, and the committee did not take a motion before moving on. The committee then heard from Paul Breen and Susie Anzelone of the Pease Development Authority regarding the Division of Ports and Harbors operating budget. They explained that the authority provides finance, legal, environmental, and engineering support to the division, which operates New Hampshire’s only deep-water berth at Market Street, as well as facilities in Hampton, Rye, the Portsmouth Fish Pier, and navigational waters in the Piscataqua and Great Bay. They described the authority’s history after the closure of Pease Air Force Base, the transfer of roughly 2,400 acres, and the creation of a self-sustaining enterprise fund tied to airport and port operations. They emphasized that the division does not draw on the general fund because revenues from wharfage, dockage, parking, registration, and mooring fees cover operating costs, with any surplus retained for capital improvements and replacement. Members questioned several budget lines, including a sharp increase in overtime and workers’ compensation. Breen said overtime is driven largely by security needs at the deep-water port and fluctuates with vessel traffic, such as salt shipments, while workers’ comp is a DAS-set cost and not something the division controls. He said the budget is conservative and that if revenues fall short, capital projects would be the first items scaled back. The discussion also covered fee-setting, with Breen saying rates are reviewed against the local market and infrastructure constraints, and that some smaller facility fees had recently been increased after being stagnant for years.

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• The committee asked the author to work with TDCJ to address some of the members' concerns.
• clothes in our hands, sometimes having to walk across the gym fully exposed under the eyes of the guards
• And not necessarily from the other women, but from the guards.
• I understand the privacy concerns; however, there aren't enough guards, and there's also So not enough
• Thank you also to one of my joint authors who is in the committee hearing, Representative Collier.

Bills: HB1826, HB1969, HB2708, HB2729, HB3618, HB4515, HB4764, SB1021, SB1610

Keywords: mental health, women's health, county jail, depression screening, criminal justice, inmate release, identification certificate, Texas Department of Corrections, personal identification, driver's license, state law, reentry services, nondisclosure, criminal history, criminal defendants, community supervision, misdemeanors, felonies, rehabilitation, hearsay