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• Board supports the passage of this bill. Board supports the passage of this bill.
• So we support this.
• So we support this.
• So we support this.
• So we support this.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• All those in support, please stand. Please have a seat. Please have a seat.
• We all know in this body the Democratic Caucus would not support this.
• We all know the... ...in this body the Democratic Caucus would not support this.
• You're not talking about child support. It's a civil offense.
• All those in support, please stand and stand still. And stand still. Please have a seat.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• She oversees the staff that supports both policymaking, program oversight, as well as enforcement in
• The commission has also implemented additional requirements to support prevention of sexual assault.
• And so we support continued innovation and continued growth.
• You're talking driver earnings, driver benefits, but again, those are also costs that we support.
• The impact studies were peer reviewed and published in academic journals.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• COVID, including a range of peer community-based programs such as long COVID support groups, and we
• COVID, including a range of peer community-based programs such as long COVID support groups, and we
• Good work, Senator. to support patients who are homebound or to support patients who are homebound or
• providing long-term disability supports providing long-term disability supports to<01:09:56.680>
• we'd ask for the Senate support.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• We extend a heartfelt thanks for your support in their musical journey.
• Chairman, for all of your support.
• I urge you to support SJR1.
• support coordinators.
• I would appreciate your support.

Bills: SB664, SB40, SB9, SJR1, SJR5, SB27, SB207, SB2938, SB1901, SB1227, SB1248, SB912, SB1321, SB2143, SB2145, SB1497, SB1239, SB2180, SB1388, SB1762, SB1662, SB1951, SB1537, SB493, SB378, SB1020, SB1018, SB992, SB958, SB920, SB1350, SCR25, SB687, SB1332, SB2185, SB552, SB664, SB40, SB9, SJR1, SJR5, SB458, SB482, SB927, SB984, SB651, SB1620, SB2124, SB2448, SB841, SB843, SB402, SB2662, SB2053, SB2332, SB2112, SB745, SB1247, SB1789, SB27, SB207, SB2938, SB1901, SB1227, SB1248, SB912, SB1321, SB2143, SB2145, SB1497, SB1239, SB2180, SB1388, SB1762, SB1662, SB1951, SB1537, SB493, SB378, SB1020, SB1018, SB992, SB958, SB920, SB1350, HCR76, HCR127, HCR9, HCR40, HCR118, HR559, HCR59, HCR135, HCR141, HCR46, HCR109, HCR10, SCR25, HB2525, HB142, HB140, HB29, HB451, HB3809, HB3307, HB 1130, HJR1, HB9, SB17, SB260, SB509, SB1506, SB1637, SB2308

Keywords: Texas courts, judicial officers, associate judge, magistrate, master, referee, hearing officer, court administration, Government Code Chapter 54, Government Code Chapter 54A, bail training, Article 17.024, Article 15.17, local administrative judge, State Commission on Judicial Conduct, Office of Court Administration, county courts, criminal justice, criminal jurisprudence, judicial qualifications

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• We call the sterilized operating support hub at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr.
• Long-term care services and supports support someone with ongoing activities of daily living for an.
• There are foster family homes that can be credentialed to provide support. support for IDD and autism
• They can receive some counseling and support and services.
• We have some peer support. that are available and there's worker safety where our event is reported I

Keywords: budget, House Bill 1, public education, healthcare, border security, federal funding, spending limits

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on reviewing the proposed budget for the upcoming biennium, with substantial discussions around House Bill 1 and its implications for public education, healthcare, and border security. The Comptroller presented a revenue overview indicating a total of $194.6 billion available for general purpose spending, which reflects a slight decrease compared to previous years due to fluctuating economic conditions. Members raised questions regarding spending limits and the impact of federal funding on state programs, highlighting concerns about the sustainability of funding in light of potential changes at the federal level.

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• OTHERWISE SHE WOULD BE HERE TO SUPPORT. >> Senator Gaetz: YOU ARE IN THE WRONG PLACE MR.
• I THINK WE ARE SUPPORTIVE OF THE DIRECTIVE FROM THE LEGISLATOR AND THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS.
• I AM A HUGE SUPPORTER OF THE GOVERNOR AND I'M HONORED TO BE SUPPORTED BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS.
• AND THEN BASICALLY HAVING OTHER AREAS TO SUPPORT THAT KEY DEVELOPMENT AREA.
• IT WILL BE REVENUE NEUTRAL IF YOU SUPPORT IT WITH A BOND.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• <00:59:25.839> of Um I'm here today to speak in support of Um I'm here today to speak in support
• Thank you. policy supporting state level enabling policy supporting state level enabling legislation.
• Um yeah, I support this backup power.
• Fresh Energy supports House File 355.
• this and to explain fresh energy support this and to explain fresh energy support for<01:39:45.760>

Bills: HF2986, HF3555

Keywords: virtual power plant, VPP, distributed energy resources, DER, demand response, load management, grid modernization, peak demand, peak shaving, battery storage, energy storage, solar photovoltaic, solar panels, electric vehicles, smart thermostats, heat pumps, aggregator, public utilities commission, PUC, rate recovery

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• all who gather here, elected officials and citizens, volunteers and staff, decision makers and supporting
• And whereas over the past 30 years, 529 plans have expanded in scope and impact, now supporting not only
• Supporting 4-H means investing in the future of rural New Mexico. Joining me in the gallery, Mr.
• President, and I want to rise in support of 4-H.
• And I hope that we continue to be a committed body to supporting their initiatives.

Keywords: 996, all

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• I support Senate Bill 455.
• I'd like to share why owners, contractors, and unions support PLAs.
• I'm primarily here; there's quite a robust... body of peer-reviewed research supporting project labor
• I'm here to testify in support of Senate Bill 1006.
• Thank you all for your support on it.

Bills: SB388, SB455, SB917, SB925, SB1006

Keywords: dispatchable generation, electricity, natural gas, ERCOT, energy credits, utilities regulation, renewable energy, arbitration, insurance contracts, surplus lines, Texas law, insurance policy, boiler inspection, boiler safety, inspection report deadline, certificate inspection, authorized inspector, inspection agency, Health and Safety Code, board of boiler rules

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• Grandparents raising a grandchild with special needs struggling to find the right supports.
• Manufacture a narrative that supports such a division, such chaos. Such a lack of harmony.
• And our president supports a national footprint considering this bill, among others, as a model.
• One, teacher supports, it had to do with the availability of services. So across the board.
• Of course. know, a public school supporter and product.

Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SB2, SR29, SB2

Keywords: Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 1185, senate, all

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• Each session can only support...
• So under your recommendations, you show financial support for law enforcement agencies.
• And then in practice, how would this support address the issue of covering for officers when they're
• That's a grassroots group for learning, peer support, and policy workshopping that developed out of the
• , device support, otherwise help access to the Internet.

Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee subcommittee heard three State Auditor’s Office performance audits: implementation of the Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act, Washington’s digital equity planning, and the Department of Commerce’s Digital Navigator Program. In the law enforcement training audit, the State Auditor found the Criminal Justice Training Commission had developed most required training content but had not developed all required topics, lacked a systematic project management approach, and had weak tools to ensure participation and compliance. Auditors said most officers had not completed the required 40 hours, patrol tactics training was a major bottleneck, and the Commission’s reporting did not clearly show statewide compliance. The Commission said it generally agreed with the recommendations and had begun implementing some changes. Committee members raised concerns about staffing, liability, incentives, and whether the law had enough enforcement “teeth.” In the digital equity audit, auditors said Washington lacked a comprehensive, unified statewide plan, a designated leader, and reliable funding for digital equity efforts. They said existing plans were fragmented, with the NTIA-approved plan the most complete but no longer fully funded after federal changes. The State Auditor recommended the legislature establish oversight authority and require a lead organization to coordinate and evaluate statewide digital equity efforts and develop a unified plan. The Department of Commerce and Office of Equity agreed with the need for clearer leadership and coordination, and a public witness described ongoing coalition and local planning work. Committee members asked about best practices from other states and whether the auditor could provide additional research on coordination models. In the Digital Navigator Program audit, the State Auditor concluded Commerce did not consistently follow core grant-management practices, including competitive award processes, vetting of grantees, clear contracts, performance monitoring, and reimbursement controls. Auditors said Commerce expanded grants without a new competition, lacked adequate documentation and reporting, and paid out millions without sufficient support; they also cited management decisions that overrode staff concerns. Commerce said it had already begun major contract-management reforms, created a new contracts and compliance structure, and was working on risk assessments, documentation standards, and staff training. Members pressed Commerce on accountability, possible recoupment of improper payments, ethics issues, and whether the agency had clear performance metrics for the program. No votes were taken, and the hearing ended after public testimony and committee discussion.

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• We disagreed on a whole lot, but we both supported our public schools.
• Those things I will vote for and support, but I will also vote for this bill.
• Building up an organization that still exists today, supporting the concept of school choice.
• I just want to throw this one in because I want you to know that I support Hinojosa State.
• We can support our public schools and we can give our money to private schools.

Bills: HB3, HB3

Keywords: education savings account, educational expenses, certified educational assistance organization, school choice, funding, special education, tuition reimbursement, emergency communication, public safety, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, grant program, emergency communications, public safety radio, first responders, radio system, dispatch, 911, emergency management, Texas Division of Emergency Management

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• I truly appreciate the support.
• Rainer, if you support this, that means more minority seats.
• Members, I ask for your favorable support. Thank you.
• Members, I ask for your favorable support. Thank you.
• Thank you all for supporting this.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, moments of silence for former member Terry Fields and the Parkland victims, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of guests and visitors. The chamber then adopted the Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report setting the day’s calendar and debate times. The main measure taken up was HB 1119, relating to materials harmful to minors in public schools and charter schools, which the sponsor described as a clarification of existing law to keep pornographic or sexually explicit material away from minors and to give districts clearer standards for review and objection processes. The bill drew extensive debate over constitutional concerns, local control, litigation risk, and the scope of the definition of “harmful to minors.” Members supporting the bill argued it was needed to close loopholes and protect children, while opponents warned it could lead to overbroad book removals, conflict with federal court rulings, and costly lawsuits. A series of amendments sought to narrow or redirect the bill: proposals by Gant, Aristide, Bartleman, Eskamani, Nixon, Rainer, Woodson, and Harris would have preserved literary value review, protected educational and abuse-prevention materials, exempted LGBTQ-inclusive books, limited objections, preserved funding for districts, or delayed enforcement during ongoing litigation. Supporters of the amendments framed them as protecting parental choice, academic value, student safety, and district finances; opponents said they would weaken the bill’s child-protection purpose. All of the amendments failed. After the amendment process, the House waived rules, read HB 1119 a third time by title, and entered structured debate on final passage. Debate continued along the same lines, with opponents emphasizing book removals, First Amendment concerns, and the impact on students and schools, and supporters reiterating that the bill was intended to prevent minors from accessing obscene material. The transcript provided ends during structured debate and does not include the final vote on HB 1119.

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• Support law enforcement interventions and diversion programs.
• And some of the behavioral health agencies or the CSSPs, community support service providers, already
• You have a licensed mental health professional, substance abuse provider, a peer support person.
• Thank goodness the administration is still currently supporting it.
• Thank goodness the administration is still currently supporting it.

Summary: The committee first approved a motion, then heard a lengthy presentation on homelessness policy and behavioral health. Testimony focused on the view that Arkansas should shift toward more data-driven, outcomes-based responses to homelessness, including stronger treatment options for serious mental illness and substance use disorder, better data collection, provider accountability, and possible statewide use of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model. Speakers from Fort Smith, Restore Hope, Our House, and Western Arkansas Counseling described local work, the need for better coordination across providers, and the role of crisis services, ACT teams, and employment support. Members asked about sex offender tracking, the difference between sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, how to scale successful programs statewide, and whether Arkansas could apply for a statewide Continuum of Care or CCBHC planning grant. The discussion also touched on camping bans, civil commitment, and federal funding changes, with several speakers urging the state to pursue the CCBHC planning grant and more transparent reporting systems. After the homelessness discussion, the committee moved through a series of Department of Energy and Board of Nursing rule reviews. DEQ proposed updating the post-closure cleanup threshold for solid waste matters from $50,000 to $2 million to match Act 791 of 2025, and members asked about financial assurance and oversight; the rule was reviewed without objection. The Board of Nursing then presented multiple rule changes tied to recent acts, including adding fees for dialysis patient care technician registration, expanding contact-information requirements, implementing APRN delegation authority to unlicensed workers, clarifying APRN authority for death certificates and durable medical equipment prescriptions, updating certified medication assistant training and insulin-injection authority, and conforming independent-practice rules for clinical nurse specialists. Each rule was reviewed without objection. Near the end of the meeting, Senator Irvin announced that UAMS had completed its NCI designation submission for the Winthrop Rockefeller Cancer Institute, calling it an important milestone for the state. The committee then adjourned.

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• Specifically on the creation and subsidization of what's called permanent supportive housing for people
• Support law enforcement interventions and diversion programs.
• You have a licensed mental health professional, a substance abuse provider, a peer support person.
• There's a difference between in... ...permanent supportive housing or Continuum of Care participants
• Thank goodness the administration is still currently supporting it.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• He was active in moot court and mock trial, respected and admired by his professors and peers, and as
• Representative Johnson: Staunchly supportive of Southeast Texas public education, the rights of labor
• Thank you so much to everyone for their support and thank you to TCC for moving their opposition to neutral
• This is a very simple bill but a very necessary bill, and it's one that many of you supported during
• ensure that all Texans who are afflicted by this disease will have what they need in terms of research support

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• Specifically on the creation and subsidization of what's called permanent supportive housing for people
• Support law enforcement interventions and diversion programs.
• And some of the behavioral health agencies or the CSSPs, community support service providers, already
• support person.
• And grant funding, you know, thank goodness the administration is still currently supporting... It.

Summary: The committee first approved a motion, then heard a lengthy presentation on homelessness in Arkansas, with a focus on unsheltered homelessness, untreated mental illness and substance use, public safety, and the role of local law enforcement and shelters. Presenters from law enforcement, homeless service providers, mental health, and policy groups discussed federal Continuum of Care funding, the need for better data and accountability, and proposals such as statewide camping enforcement, stronger treatment access, and consolidating or reworking the continuum-of-care structure. Much of the discussion centered on the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model, with witnesses describing it as a way to expand crisis services, treatment, and coordination with housing and justice systems. They also discussed homelessness among sex offenders, family homelessness, workforce supports, and how to scale successful local programs statewide. No formal action was taken on the homelessness proposals during the discussion. The committee then reviewed several Department of Energy and Department of Health/Board of Nursing rules. The energy rule updated solid waste post-closure cleanup thresholds from $50,000 to $2 million to match Act 791 of 2025. Nursing-related rules added fees for the new dialysis patient care technician registration created by Act 198 of 2025, updated contact-information requirements, implemented APRN authority under Act 862 of 2025, clarified durable medical equipment language under Act 431 of 2025, and incorporated delegation changes from Act 959 of 2025. Additional nursing rules updated certified medication assistant training and duties under Act 265 of 2025, and corrected rules for full independent practice to include clinical nurse specialists under Act 872 of 2023. Each rule was reviewed without objection. At the close of the meeting, members received an update that UAMS had completed its NCII designation submission for the Winthrop Rockefeller Cancer Institute, which was described as a major milestone. The committee then adjourned.

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• your support. your support.
• Thus, I cannot support it. costs. Thus, I cannot support it.
• support of H.955. support of H.955.
• support 955 today. support 955 today.
• support it, too. support it, too.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional by Representative Tiffany Lumley focused on lessons from horses and horsemanship, using the imagery to encourage legislators to lead, listen, stay patient, and remain attentive to constituents outside the chamber. The chamber then welcomed newly appointed Representative Kevin Scully of Burlington, who was sworn in and assigned to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs. Members took up several procedural items and resolutions. Senate Bill 239, relating to a child abuse and neglect reporting working group and carrying an appropriation, was referred to Appropriations, and Senate Bill 157, relating to recovery residence certification and affecting state revenue, was referred to Ways and Means after a favorable report with amendment from Human Services. The House also read and adopted concurrent resolutions honoring the federal TRIO programs in Vermont, recognizing tourism economy day and the importance of the visitor economy, and honoring former Representative John Killacky of South Burlington for his artistic and legislative contributions. Multiple members offered personal remarks about John Killacky/Colacci, his arts career, activism, and service in the House, and guests connected to the resolutions were welcomed from the gallery. The House then concurred in the Senate proposal of amendment to House Bill 237, which would allow certain doctoral-level psychologists to prescribe medications. The committee explained the Senate’s changes, including revised training and rotation requirements, a later effective date, and a future OPR report, and said the bill was intended as one tool to address mental health provider shortages; the House agreed by voice vote. The chamber next began second reading of House Bill 955, a major education reform bill titled “next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system,” with the Education Committee describing mandatory cooperative education service areas, merger study committees, and related changes intended to improve efficiency, support local voice, and strengthen public education. No final action on H.955 was taken in the portion provided.

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• And I really want to support you.
• So, you're in support of it, Mi. Karen, you're in support of it.
• So, our An, are you guys supportive of raising some additional money so That we can.
• But then it really generates money to support you all in your education.
• And so, if you guys were to set yourselves apart from your peers, You know what I mean?

Keywords: 914, all