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• There was a death penalty program; it wasn't public defender.
• TIDC provides $100,000 a year to six innocence projects at Texas public law schools to handle wrongful
• They question why you would want to help people or allocate money to those who did something wrong.
• The medical examiner ruled his death a homicide caused by a cocktail of prescription drugs not prescribed
• Law enforcement is investigating more than 20 deaths across her string of unlicensed homes.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• , get into the into the fiscal the death, get into the into the fiscal note<00:35:04.240> further,
• I mean, we have phenomenal nonpartisan staff, don't get me wrong, but we've seen from the agencies in
• , nonpartisan staff, don't get me wrong, nonpartisan staff, don't get me wrong, but<01:04:37.839>
• Albert correct me if I'm wrong. let Mr.
• ,<01:23:16.960> and<01:23:17.199> I fees, don't get me wrong, and I fees, don't get

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It's a perfect example. of what's wrong with every investment in China.
• So can you tell me why that statement is wrong?
• It's Terry, I don't see any war, am I wrong? For the race prejudice, I do see it.
• This is wrong and go again, American, why?
• HB70 actually sent me a very wrong mess for me, wrong message for me.

Bills: HB17, HB34, HB41, HB 118, HB 119, HB 127, HB 128, HB 129, HB 130, HB132, HB133, HB17, HB41, HB118, HB119, HB127, HB128, HB129, HB130, HB132, HB133

Keywords: foreign ownership, real estate, national security, designated countries, Texas property law, lobbying, foreign adversaries, compensation prohibition, transparency, civil penalties, higher education, foreign adversary, research security, trade secrets, academic partnerships, HB 128, sister city, sister-city agreement, international exchange, municipal diplomacy

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• Those claims, the majority are addressing wrongful convictions under the imprisonment and exoneration
• If anyone doesn't know what canopy is, spend some time in my office; I'll bore you to death talking about
• I'll<01:31:54.280> bore<01:31:54.520> you<01:31:54.600> to<01:31:54.680> death
• <01:31:55.400> uh office, I'll bore you to death uh office, I'll bore you to death uh talking
• might be in Inver Grove Heights, but I'm not good at locations, so I will apologize if I got that wrong

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• National Guard, the Minnesota Department of Health, and community partners to understand not only how death
• <00:17:31.280> occurs, understand not only how death occurs, understand not only how death
• So if something goes wrong, it comes back to us for accountability.
• So if something goes wrong, it comes back to us for accountability.
• So if something goes wrong, it comes back to us for accountability.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The subcommittee opened its first meeting of the session with member introductions and a statement from the chair that veterans issues would remain distinct and receive separate attention. The first item was an update on the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum at Camp Ripley from Executive Director Randall Dietrich. He said the museum has operated for nearly 50 years, has outgrown its current space, and is building a new 40,000-square-foot facility with $32 million in state support plus several million more in private funding. He described construction progress, planned exhibits including restored military artifacts and the USS Ward gun, and said the museum is scheduled to open on September 12. In response to Senator Kunish, Dietrich said the museum is actively incorporating stories and flags representing women, tribal nations, and other underrepresented groups, including 11 tribal flags at the entrance, and is working to integrate those stories throughout the galleries rather than isolating them. The committee then received an update from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs on the veterans suicide prevention plan from Rachel Johnson, Veterans Committee Health Director, with John Kelly later answering questions on department impacts. Johnson said the plan is a coordinated statewide framework built with legislative support, expanding regional coordinators, veteran health navigators, data analytics, and community partnerships, including a suicide mortality review pilot in Hennepin County. She said Minnesota loses about 100 veterans a year to suicide, that firearms remain the primary mechanism, and that prevention must address community connection, economic stability, and access to care, not just clinical treatment. She also said the plan aligns with state and federal strategies and is intended as a living roadmap. In response to questions, Johnson said the department is exploring data-sharing policy issues, has not seen a direct financial impact from federal VA staffing changes, and is tracking federal proposals affecting VA advisory groups. She also said 988 data is available in general but more Minnesota-specific data on the veteran option is still being gathered. Members asked follow-up questions about trends in veteran suicide, the role of families in identifying warning signs, and the Hennepin County mortality review pilot. Johnson said the annual number has remained around 100 for about 15 years, with a dip in 2024 and a return to that level in 2025, and that the Hennepin County pilot was chosen because it offers a manageable geography and existing coalition work, with an initial review expected by May or June. The final item began a presentation from the Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers. Legislative chair Larry Fonder said the group’s priorities are protecting veterans from fraud and modernizing the property tax benefit for disabled veterans, but the presentation would focus on educating the committee about the role, training, certification, and accountability of county veteran service officers. President Tom Anderson, the Winona County VSO and a Navy veteran, began describing his background and office staffing when the transcript ended.

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• Um, it's about his life and death medical decisions that should be shared, uh, that in my case are not
• Uh life and death medical life.
• Uh life and death medical decisions<00:40:34.079> that<00:40:34.320> should<00:40:34.560
• No, wrong one. Senate File 116. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Another Kumbaya bill. Senate file 99.
• No, wrong one. Senate Senate file 99. No, wrong one. Senate file<00:46:45.839> 116.

Bills: SF0099, SF0116, SJ0006

Keywords: easement, electricity delivery, public utility, prescriptive easement, landowner rights, surface water, drainage utilities, municipality, elections, environmental management, shared parenting, family law, joint custody, child well-being, parental rights, 916, all

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• I was looking on the wrong side. Good afternoon, committee.
• So the trend lines go in the wrong way.
• So again, wrong direction.
• costs and more negative outcomes for people, including some of the most tragic outcomes: preventable deaths
• of a quarter of a million of their members in the country, found a 25% reduction in attempts and deaths

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing on a large docket focused on primary care, workforce development, and medical debt. Chairs Cindy Friedman and John Lawn outlined hearing procedures and noted that testimony would be taken on 17 matters. The committee first heard testimony on bills to establish a community health center nurse practitioner residency program and to strengthen mental health centers. Senator Keenan, Rep. Keefe, and health center leaders described the Worcester nurse practitioner residency as a successful pipeline and retention strategy, citing workforce shortages, training needs in community health centers, and the cost of the program. Rep. O’Day also supported the mental health centers bill, saying it would raise payment rates, improve reimbursement for behavioral health services, and help clinics retain staff and expand access. The committee then took testimony on bills to address medical debt through hospital financial assistance reform. The Attorney General’s Office, Health Care for All, Health Law Advocates, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and individual patients supported the measure, arguing that hospital financial assistance policies are inconsistent, hard to find, and difficult to navigate. Witnesses said the bill would standardize eligibility criteria, create a uniform application, improve notice requirements, and expand access to discounted care up to 400% of the federal poverty level. Several personal stories described medical bills being sent to collections, confusion over insurance billing, and the burden of debt on low-income and chronically ill patients. Committee members asked about hospital concerns, the role of the health safety net, and whether the bill addressed root causes of medical debt; testimony emphasized that the proposal was meant to improve transparency and access rather than replace broader insurance reforms. The hearing also focused heavily on “Primary Care for You” legislation, H. 1370 and S. 867, which would increase primary care investment and create a new payment model. Rep. Haggerty, physicians, a patient, community health center leaders, and the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers described a primary care crisis marked by low reimbursement, staffing shortages, long waits, burnout, and difficulty recruiting clinicians. Supporters said the bills would shift spending toward preventive, team-based care, improve access and equity, and reduce long-term costs. The Massachusetts Association of Health Plans said it was directionally supportive of increased primary care investment but warned that any new spending must stay within the cost growth benchmark and preserve existing contracting structures. The hearing ended with additional testimony on a community health center workforce and loan repayment grant bill from Rep. Stanley, and with further discussion from Dr. Alan Garo about the need for payment reform in primary care.

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• Are we comfortable that those entities are just, oh, shucks, we're contracting with the wrong people?
• What could be wrong from. Just stating the facts. From the corporate affiliate structure?
• And you, are accompanied by some death McCombs School of Business.
• And you, are accompanied by some death Gosavi, I think, and Rabita Salif, which are one's a research
• And then folks come here and say what they did was completely wrong, and then we have to end up having

Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce convened to discuss critical infrastructure and supply chain integrity, particularly focusing on Texas's power grid and associated vulnerabilities. The meeting highlighted Texas's recent ranking as 10th in electricity affordability, emphasizing the state's commitment to maintaining a reliable and resilient electric grid. New committee members introduced themselves, and the agenda included testimony from ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission regarding the implementation of the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act, which aims to mitigate risks posed by foreign entities to the power grid. Chad Sealy from ERCOT presented updates on the attestation process for market participants, revealing that over 1,500 entities had submitted attestations regarding their corporate structures and affiliations with designated foreign countries. Concerns were raised about the adequacy of the current vetting process, particularly regarding indirect relationships with foreign adversaries. Testimonies from the PUC and the Attorney General's office underscored the challenges of enforcing compliance and the need for improved legislative measures to enhance oversight and security. The committee also heard from experts, including Dr. Emma Stewart from Idaho National Laboratory, who discussed the evolving threats to the grid from foreign adversaries and the importance of securing communication systems. Recommendations included prioritizing inspections of critical components and enhancing collaboration with national laboratories to address vulnerabilities. The discussion concluded with an acknowledgment of the balance needed between ensuring grid security and maintaining affordability for consumers.

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• inflation, and then also on top of that was because all the folks federal money coming down right, wrong
• spending in those two biennia because it it looks like the numbers please correct me if I'm wrong they
• demonstrate that. is to make sure we continue to fund this situation that is a preventable cause of death
• . death of Texas moms, so hopefully we'll be able to see that happen, so thank you.
• They had a longer grace period to do so during the unwind if we got it wrong, and we needed to correct

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• harm, it's going to either be irrepable harm, it's going to either be irrepable harm, >> death
• >> death, or serious bodily injury. >> death, or serious bodily injury.
• ><01:13:49.199> bodily<01:13:49.679> injury<01:13:50.080> or<01:13:50.239> death
• cause serious bodily injury or death. cause serious bodily injury or death.
• Commissioner, I thought there was, and Representative Bixby, correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought we

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I mean, a lot of times on this floor we talk about things that agencies are doing wrong, and there's
• I was scared to death.
• I think he's the member from Del City, but if I got it wrong, my apologies.
• If you don't want to do that, I think you're wrong, but you should vote no.

Bills: SB378, SB985, SB1246, HB3720, SB1500, SB1984, HB4118, SB1644, SB1546, SB483

Keywords: bail bondsman, bondsman license, multicounty agent bondsman, surety bondsman, Insurance Commissioner, bail bond regulation, bond deposit, forfeiture, deposit ratio, writing capacity, license transfer, power of attorney, surety bond, bail industry, Oklahoma insurance law, financial solvency, administrative action, Oklahoma Local Food for Schools, school meals, local food procurement

Summary: The House convened, called the roll, and heard an invocation focused on “leading with the farewell,” followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a series of floor recognitions honoring guests and student groups. Presentations included the nurse of the day, Susan Hollingsworth, and multiple student champions and visitors, including the Clinton High School 4A hip hop state champions, Pryor High School’s Life Smarts state champions, the Elgin High School wrestling team, the Fort Gibson FFA livestock judging team, Putnam City North’s girls basketball champions, visiting students from Douglas, OSU environmental science graduate students, and Oklahoma Energy Resource Board teachers of the year. The chamber then took up several Senate bills. SB 378, updating bail bondsman regulations, passed 77-3. SB 985, codifying the local food for school program in statute, passed 79-0. SB 1246, which would update and speed up DEQ permitting while preserving transparency, drew questions about agency outreach and environmental impacts; after a division vote on advancing the bill passed 30-28, the bill itself passed 81-0. Later, SB 1500 on pharmacy benefit managers passed 81-0, SB 1984 on osteopathic medicine passed 74-0, and SB 1644 creating a reporting mechanism for suspected alpha-gal syndrome passed 82-0. The House also adopted Senate amendments to HB 3720, the local food freedom bill, and passed it 81-0. HB 4118, the family caregiver credit, also passed 81-0 after the Senate amendment restored the title “Caring for Caregivers Act.” A motion was made to reject Senate amendments to HB 2992 and request conference. House Joint Resolution 1100, relating to OMES proposed major rule changes, was read on second reading and referred to administrative rules. A lengthy debate centered on an amendment to SB 1546, a teacher-related bill, which would expand the Oklahoma Equal Opportunity Scholarship Fund tax credit to support the Strong Readers Act, the Oklahoma Math Proficiency Act, and certain capital projects for scholarship-granting organizations. Supporters said it would encourage private investment in education and add instructional capacity; opponents argued it would favor wealthy private schools, do little for rural or high-poverty districts, and divert scholarship resources. The amendment was adopted unanimously, and the bill was advanced to final passage, with debate continuing at the end of the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• Forgive me if I get it wrong: If we... want to reach a goal, what do we need to do to get there, and
• It fell from 30th in the 2019-2021 period. 12th in the 2017-2019 ranking, so it's going in the wrong
• Death here in New Mexico. His name is Mark Erasmus.
• I knew something was wrong during my labor, and nobody listened to me.

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• They have chaos, complete dysfunction at the UN, and a warped sense of right and wrong.
• me is that the corruption and the fraud when the Chinese buy off that vote with money. is just flat wrong
• Any court that wants to be a court has to know right from wrong, and for the ICC to proclaim some kind
• When the Ayatollah chants, "death to America," he means it.

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• Between 1999 and 2019, 19,000 opioid-related deaths were recorded among Texans aged 15 to 64.
• In 2015, Princeton economists and case studies showed... and Angus Deaton coined the phrase "deaths of
• Since 2015, 1.5 million Americans have died from these causes. million Americans have died from these deaths
• service members lost to war throughout the entire history of America, with at least 100,000 of those. deaths
• This law adds natural organic reduction as another choice Texans have after death.

Bills: HB 44, HB 2200, HB 1612, HB 2747, HB 2038, HB 3717, HB 1431, HB 3800, HB 3801, HB 3560, HB 3246

Keywords: HB 44, Life of the Mother Act, abortion exceptions, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, spontaneous abortion, fetal survival, Texas abortion law, abortion ban, physician liability, health care provider, disciplinary action, aiding and abetting, emergency abortion, obstetric care

Summary: The meeting of the public health committee focused on the pressing issue of opioid addiction in Texas, with a particular emphasis on House Bill 3717. Chairman Harris detailed the bill's intent to fund a grant program for Ibogaine clinical trials, framing it as a critical response to the ongoing opioid crisis. He shared poignant testimonies highlighting the struggles of families and veterans battling addiction and mental health issues. The conversation underscored the necessity of innovative treatments, like Ibogaine, which showed promising results in studies for reducing symptoms of withdrawal and PTSD.

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• Capping investment now is the wrong move.
• Capping investment now is the wrong move.
• In 2020, my business partner, Chris Kahn, and I made the decision that scared us both to death.

Bills: SB287

Keywords: solid waste, recycling, universal recycling, single-stream recycling, multifamily housing, apartment recycling, commercial recycling, waste diversion, recycling grants, low-interest loans, Delaware Recycling Fund, Delaware Solid Waste Authority, DNREC, waste hauler, curbside recycling, yard waste, source-separated recycling, pay-as-you-throw, extended producer responsibility, waste bans

Summary: The House Natural Resources and Energy Committee met and considered three Senate bills. SB 287 with Senate Amendment 2, a DNREC cleanup bill on recycling, would tighten recycling collection rules for haulers and commercial generators, require multifamily recycling education, repurpose the Delaware Recycling Fund, and add annual reporting; after brief questions and no public comment, the committee motion to release did not initially receive enough votes, so the bill was circulated for signatures. SB 346, which would speed Environmental Appeals Board hearing and decision timelines so DNREC secretary decisions become final if deadlines are missed, drew support from the Nature Conservancy and also failed to get enough votes at the meeting, so it too was circulated for signatures. The committee then took up SB 326, a major utility-regulation bill sponsored by Senator Hanson and Representative Heffernan that would cap certain non-mandatory utility spending, limit interim rates, increase oversight and transparency, and streamline rate-setting. SB 326 generated extensive testimony and debate. Supporters, including the Public Advocate, Sierra Club, PSC staff, and some legislators, argued that Delmarva Power’s spending on non-mandatory infrastructure has risen far faster than inflation, that the company is a regulated monopoly, and that the bill would help restrain future delivery-rate increases without harming reliability because mandatory reliability, storm response, and vegetation management spending would remain allowed. Opponents, including Delmarva Power, business groups, contractors, labor representatives, and the Delaware Contractors Association, argued the cap would delay needed reliability and capacity projects, hurt economic development, reduce jobs, and interfere with utility planning; they also said supply costs, not distribution spending, are the main driver of recent bill increases. After public comment and additional questioning, the committee voted to release SB 326 on a split roll call, but because several members were absent the bill was also walked for additional signatures. The committee then adjourned.

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• hearings were held for incarcerated individuals serving state sentences for crimes which resulted in death
• That's slightly different, but please correct me if I heard you wrong.
• And I think, of course, the key message is we're not here to talk about everything that's wrong with

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on Criminal Justice Reform 3.0 heard a presentation from the Massachusetts Parole Board focused on consolidation, cooperation, and evidence-based supervision across the correctional system. Parole Board Chair Angela Gomez-June described the board’s mission, its coordination with the Department of Correction, houses of correction, courts, probation, law enforcement, victim services, and UMass partners, and outlined 2024 activity including 2,810 institutional release hearings, 18,238 victim notifications, 53 pardon petitions, 70 commutation petitions, 41 early termination applications, and supervision of 2,993 parolees. She emphasized the board’s shift toward individualized, data-driven decision-making, including revised GPS use, graduated sanctions, and more service-oriented community supervision. Members and sheriffs pressed for clearer breakdowns of the board’s data, including the difference between releases, hearings, and active supervision; average length of supervision; the share of lifers in the caseload; and how many people are placed in housing, employment, and treatment. The board said its active supervised population fluctuates around 1,600 to 1,800, with more than 400 lifers, and that about 30 to 36 percent of its population is housed through programs such as MASH, community justice resource centers, and sheriff-run residential programs like Rocky Hill and HOPE. Members also discussed parole refusals, noting that some individuals decline parole to avoid supervision or to serve time inside instead, and asked for a more detailed breakdown of those cases. The board and commission also discussed collaboration with DOC and UMass on risk assessment, reentry planning, and community pathways, including a tablet video explaining the parole process and pharmacist support for medication-related drug test issues. The board reported that after the SJC’s Matus decision, 210 individuals were identified as affected, 144 were immediately eligible for hearings, 100 hearings had been completed, and 10 more were scheduled; it also said clemency and commutation work had been slowed by staffing and Matus-related demands. The meeting ended with a request for follow-up data on outcomes, supervision lengths, housing and employment placements, and other consolidated statistics, and the commission announced its next public hearing for March 9 at 10 a.m. before adjourning.

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• I mean, Mark, come correct me if I'm wrong. I don't know that that's fair. Mr. Chair, Madam...
• Mark, come correct me if I'm wrong. I don't know that that's fair. Mr.
• school zones, especially because there's children, and even though we have those, we have a lot of deaths

Bills: SB1010, SB1024, SB1205, SB1232, SB1366, SB1552, SB1624, SCM1002, SCM1006, SCR1004

Keywords: Charlie Kirk, Loop 202, Arizona highways, transportation, renaming, roadable aircraft, registration, vehicle title, license plates, aviation safety, motor vehicle booting, private property, fees, dispute process, regulations, outdoor advertising, military compatibility, zoning, electronic signage, permitting

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• The thought of death is real, and I saw it on her face.
• This is just structurally wrong. And I feel we are getting headway that way.
• This is just structurally wrong. And I feel we are getting headway that way.

Keywords: 996, all

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• is a very hard thing to stand up to this president and to let the administration know that they are wrong
• They're releasing at the wrong time.
• Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of death for both men and women.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I know I gave y'all the wrong time. It's okay. It wasn't our fault.
• emergency room in the first place were possibly life-threatening or could cause serious injury or death
• Pamela Zilsky, am I pronouncing it wrong? She's not here. She didn't make it. This meeting. Okay.

Bills: HB1464, HB1635, HB2516, HB3317, HB3502, HB4012, HB4268, HB4386, HB4877, SB916

Keywords: prescription drugs, drug pricing, pharmacy benefits, health insurance, health benefit plan, insurer, HMO, self-insured employer, public employer, school district, county, municipality, university system, higher education, retirees, dependent coverage, stop-loss coverage, bulk purchasing, group purchasing, purchasing pool