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• Our main effort is supporting our service members and law enforcement with the highest quality, most
• And if that's not what's taking place under the normal, they will be able to have police services and
• Board, the Asian-American Advisory Board, and Hispanic Advisory Board for the first time ever.
• All of the advisory panels that you just named are not affected by the bill.
• Or a language program that provides translation services for Hispanic and Latino audiences in a state

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• on our advisory council, and our alumni association.
• Council and our alumni advisory Council and our alumni association association association and<00:19

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• <00:03:41.200> in recognition of 60 years of service in recognition of 60 years of service
• <00:09:35.839> and inspection and pumping services and inspection and pumping services and
• Thank you, Madam Speaker, and thank you, Jim, for your service. Thank you for your service, sir.
• and thank you, Jim, for your service. and thank you, Jim, for your service.
• >> Thank you for your service, sir. >> Thank you for your service, sir.

Keywords: House streaming session for Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House convened with 132 members present, offered prayer, approved the previous day’s journal, and adopted a House resolution honoring United Communities Against Poverty for 60 years of service in Prince George’s County fighting poverty. The organization’s board members were recognized in the gallery. The chamber then handled introductory business, including first-reading referral of House Bills 1587-1596, two introductory House bond initiatives referred to Appropriations, and Senate Bill 25 and other Senate bills received in the House and referred to committees. The House also took up committee reports and special orders. The Economic Matters Committee reported favorably on several bills, including House Bills 236, 241, 242, 259, and 308, all of which were adopted and ordered printed for third reading. On House Bill 146 regarding on-site wastewater systems, a friendly amendment was adopted to allow repair or replacement of failed drain field components needed to meet the bill’s requirements. On House Bill 220 concerning individual water meters/submetering, a substitute amendment was adopted to strike a provision related to eviction proceedings and keep the bill aligned with existing law; the bill was then ordered printed for third reading. Members also made several announcements recognizing visiting groups and observances, including the ALS Association, Career and Technology Education Month, Economic Development Day, Developmental Disabilities Day, Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day, the start of Ramadan, and Easter season. The House heard a Black History Month-style recognition of Ethel Beh Hill and welcomed multiple delegations and student groups. Committee and subcommittee meeting announcements followed, and with 134 members present, the House remained in session before the majority leader moved adjournment until Thursday, February 19 at 10:00 a.m.

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• For LNG export terminal wastewater permit applications, applicants must pay an extra fee for this service
• In the water midstream sector, oil and gas producers, and other service companies, we've heard widespread
• Finally, as filed, the bill requires TCEQ to compose a citizen advisory committee for each application
• Advisory Committee is intended to act as a liaison between the operator, TCEQ, and the public.
• Finally, the substitute removes the Citizen Advisory Committee from the bill.

Bills: SB2037, SB1757, SB1758, SB1759, HB29

Keywords: rock crushing, permits, air quality, environmental monitoring, aggregate production, seismicity, public meeting, land use, SB 1758, cement kiln, portland cement, aggregate production operation, aggregate quarry, semiconductor wafer manufacturing, chip fabrication, semiconductor plant, vibration, seismic disturbance, liability limitation, TCEQ

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• We will move on to HCR 174 HD1, requesting the Department of Human Services, Office of Youth Services
• Human Services, Office of Youth Services and Juvenile Justice, State Advisory Council to examine the
• And so we believe that this is an opportunity to collaborate with the Juvenile Justice State Advisory
• > ensure for Youth Services in order to ensure for Youth Services in order to ensure that<00:17
• enforcement, and social services enforcement, and social services providers<00:29:52.559> to<

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs held a resolutions hearing on April 1, 2025, and considered a series of measures largely focused on housing, domestic violence, corrections, Native Hawaiian issues, and public safety. Early items included HCR 158 HD1 and HR 153 HD1, which request a Judiciary-led working group to improve landlord-tenant code provisions to increase housing supply; Hawaii Realtors testified in strong support, and there was no opposition. The committee also heard HCR 55 and HR 51 on studying the effectiveness of domestic violence, restraining order, and stalking laws. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office said some requested data may exceed judicial authority but that useful Judiciary data exists, while the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence supported the intent but urged broader, better-funded, survivor-inclusive analysis across all counties and islands. Members asked for clarification on the proposed draft, and the witness emphasized narrowing the scope, including stalking, and extending the timeline. The committee then took up HCR 23 HD1 on the new Oahu Community Correctional Center. The Public Defender supported adding a courtroom but objected to language about transporting released detainees away from residential communities or public spaces as unconstitutional; the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation supported the measure and said one multipurpose courtroom would be sufficient, and that most released inmates are picked up by family or programs, with others transported to a bus depot. HCR 174 HD1/HR 170 HD1, on in-school based learning programs for youth in the juvenile legal system, drew strong support from Debt Free Justice Hawaii, which said the resolution was youth-led and could help replace fees and fines with community service and rehabilitation opportunities. HCR 185, on an audit of proposed mandatory health insurance coverage for Native Hawaiian healing and cultural practices, received comments from Pāpa Lokahi supporting the concept but warning that reimbursement issues are complex, that the community should restart broader conversations, and that the measure should not be rushed or unfunded; members questioned whether the resolution was the right vehicle and whether it could affect ACA implementation. Several Native Hawaiian and community measures were also heard. HCR 147/HR 147, creating a legislative working group on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands funding, had support from DHHL and the Democratic Party of Hawaii. HCR 193 HD1/HR 186 HD1, on transferring Native Hawaiian burial site management to OHA, was strongly supported by OHA, which also proposed adding recognized lineal and cultural descendants to the working group membership; the committee noted multiple supporting testimonies and no opposition on the House draft. HCR 8/HR 8, urging DOJ inclusion of Hawaii in the missing and murdered indigenous persons outreach program, was supported by OHA, which cited a task force report showing Native Hawaiian women and girls make up over 40% of missing persons cases despite being about 10% of the population. HCR 124 HD1/HR 120 HD1 on Hawaiian language resources had no testimony. HCR 180 HD1 on collaborative homelessness response drew comments from the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions and three support testimonies. HCR 72/HR 65 on county ethics standards also drew support only. HCR 100/HR 96 on competency in LGBTQ+ and culturally specific gender identity training received support from the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission and the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission, which stressed the need for training that reflects Native Hawaiian and other Polynesian understandings such as mahu and fa’afafine. The committee continued with additional measures that were mostly noncontroversial. HCR 30/AHR 29 on enforcement against out-of-state vehicles had support from the Department of Transportation. HCR 43 HD1, studying highway patrol and speed cameras, had one opposition testimony. HCR 119 HD1/HR 115 HD1, endorsing Taiwan’s international participation and a U.S.-Taiwan trade agreement, was supported by DBEDT. HCR 62 HD1 and HR 57, on flying the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia flag year-round at the Capitol, had no testimony, though DBEDT supported the related measure. Throughout the hearing, members generally asked few questions, and the transcript reflects testimony, comments, and stated positions rather than any final committee votes or deferred actions.

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• And you also noted the civil service positions have been posted and are in process.
• We are also decisively moving into operations and service.
• For example, if there is some service disruption or performance issues, if there is some service disruption
• In addition to that, we have regular middle-mile advisory committees every quarter.
• In addition to that, we have regular middle-d-mile advisory committees every quarter.

Summary: The subcommittee heard presentations on several GovOps-related budget proposals, beginning with ongoing funding for the California Education Learning Lab. The Learning Lab described its intersegmental grants to UC, CSU, and community college faculty, including AI-related work and a math alignment project, and said the Governor’s proposal would move the program’s home agency to GovOps and restore $4 million annually. The Department of Finance supported the proposal as a way to improve coordination, while the LAO recommended rejecting it, arguing the projects are hard to scale, similar professional development already exists in the segments, and the state should consider saving General Fund dollars. Senators split on the value of the program, with some emphasizing innovation and intersegmental collaboration and others questioning its measurable long-term impact; the item was held open. The committee then reviewed the Office of Civil Rights proposal to implement AB 715 and SB 48 with $3.5 million in 2026-27 and $2.8 million ongoing. GovOps said the office had been set up administratively, positions were being recruited, and it would provide training, technical assistance, and complaint review related to anti-Semitism and other discrimination in TK-12 schools. The LAO had no concerns, but senators raised substantial questions about the office’s placement in GovOps, the lack of guidance while the laws are being implemented, the use of gubernatorial appointees, and whether the staffing structure matches the likely workload across different discrimination categories. GovOps said it would develop guidance, coordinate with CDE, and shift resources as needed once staff are hired, but several members said they were not prepared to support the item as presented; it was also held open. After public comment supporting the California Education Interagency Council, the subcommittee approved vote-only items 11 through 17 and 6 through 10. It then heard from the Office of Data and Innovation on a request for five positions and $1.25 million in reimbursement authority to expand digital service delivery work. ODI described projects such as reducing unauthorized EBT theft and forecasting community water system outages, and said it uses guardrails and contracts to protect sensitive data when working with vendor AI services. The LAO had no concerns, and members generally praised ODI’s small, high-impact role; the item was held open. Finally, the Department of Technology presented on the Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative, reporting that 423 miles are complete, more than 70% of the network has been permitted, and about 5,300 miles are expected to be completed by December 2026, with some work potentially slipping into 2027. CDT said Skyline Technology Solutions had been selected to operate the network and that the third-party administrator, Golden State Net, would continue to support development and later help oversee operations and sales. The LAO noted the project’s progress but raised concerns about the novel three-party structure, accountability, and long-term financial sustainability. Senators questioned the legal basis for the operator arrangement, the revenue outlook, reporting to the Legislature, and whether the network will be self-sustaining; CDT said it expects revenues to cover operations over time and will continue annual and quarterly reporting. The item was left open.

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• Department of Health and Human Services, the number of...
• If we don't have greater affordability, consumers can't access services.
• Board, we operate the only level two trauma service in South County.
• UC Health is the second largest provider of Medi-Cal inpatient services.
• But thank you so much for this great service today.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The next measure is SB 82 SD1, relating to service disruptions.
• 182 uh sd1 relating to service 182 uh sd1 relating to service disruptions<00:02:59.319> uh
• party restaurant reservation services party restaurant reservation services from<00:10:52.600>
• We do have prior concurrence. restaurant reservation Services who have restaurant reservation Services
• establish to sering a community advisory establish to sering a community advisory of<00:17:17.240

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection and Judiciary decision-making meeting on February 21, 2025, considered a long list of previously heard measures and generally recommended passage, often with amendments that delayed effective dates to July 1, 2050 or made technical clarifications. Among the measures acted on were bills relating to property, hotels, service disruptions, transportation, consumer protection, license plates, condominium disputes and fines, election fraud intimidation, vehicle inspection fines, restaurant reservation services, insurance claim checks, foreclosed home sales, labor relations court authority, public housing authority powers, community outreach boards, arson penalties, driving without a valid license, pet animals in vehicles, important agricultural lands, public records retention, transit-oriented development review, sex offender-related licensing actions, National Guard assault penalties, federal recognition timing, medical cannabis caregivers, cease-and-desist orders, and critical infrastructure information sharing. Several measures drew specific discussion or reservations. SB 1030 on election fraud intimidation was amended after consultation with the Attorney General to focus on unconcealed carry and add definitions. SB 5 on legislative vacancies was recommended to pass unamended, but the committee noted constitutional concerns and requested an Attorney General opinion. SB 95 on inspection fines was amended to set a $400 fine amount, though one member objected and the recommendation failed in at least one committee. SB 102 on third-party restaurant reservation services was amended to clarify who may sue and to allow contracted reservation services to distribute reservations on a restaurant’s behalf. SP 1022 on leaving pets in vehicles was amended to remove duplicative language because existing animal cruelty law already covered the conduct. SP 1451 on critical infrastructure information sharing was amended to tighten confidentiality language from “would reveal” to “could reveal” vulnerabilities. Most measures were adopted by the committees with little or no opposition, though several members noted reservations or objections on particular bills, including transportation, consumer protection, and inspection-fine measures. One bill, SB 1255 on records retention for government-function contractors, was deferred to a later meeting on February 26, 2025. Overall, the committees advanced most measures with amendments and recorded the recommendations for transmission to the next committee or chamber.

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• Keith Ellison's advisory opinion from the Attorney General's office, as well as the potential Supreme
• opinion<00:04:10.680> from<00:04:10.840> the<00:04:10.920> Attorney advisory
• opinion from the Attorney advisory opinion from the Attorney General's<00:04:11.720> office<00
• And I think if you really think serious about the Attorney General's advisory opinion and how that's
• the logic of uh Keith Ellison's advisory the logic of uh Keith Ellison's advisory opinion<01:36:

Bills: HF1233

Keywords: women's athletics, gender, sports competition, Human Rights Act, biological sex, participation limits, 1183, house

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• These are just a couple examples of the many programs and services the women and men of TxDOT have been
• Financial analysis, but we did conduct a number of advisory committee meetings. to receive feedback from
• And then we have the ability to store plates at our 16 regional service centers.
• And another 17% went out because the driver wasn't licensed, wasn't within their. or hours of service
• This concludes our advisory testimony. Are there any matters anyone would like to discuss?

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• You can think of cybersecurity automotive services, technology, business administration are college credit
• has a technical college, but every district does have a Florida college system, institution that services
• We work in partnership there, Occupational Advisory Committee that we tailor our training specifically
• Public services said are sometimes people don't know the way.
• When you look at emergency medical services, 91% placement rate it 98% placement rates.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We want to make sure we recognize yesterday's Memorial Day for all of you and for the service of our
• Um, it's really not a good place for the substitute care advisory council.
• We all are together in that effort, and they lead us, service providers.
• From the uh service provision stand, just to give you an approximate idea.
• Um, it would be nice to hear from the head of the juvenile justice Services at CYFD.

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• And the judge agreed merely uh advisory.
• Department of Health and Human Services Department of Health and Human Services contracts<01:01:
• <01:04:48.480> And<01:04:49.200> he and Customs Immigration Service.
• And he and Customs Immigration Service.
• And ours is through the Department of Health and Human Services.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Um, and so we do provide those services as outreach services.
• /c><00:30:58.320> outreach provide those services as outreach provide those services as outreach
• services. services. services.
• There is, of course, NEPOOL, the anachronistically named stakeholder advisory body, and the word advisory
• There is, of course, NEPOOL, the anachronistically named stakeholder advisory body, and the word advisory

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• These just update terminology used for State Services for the Blind.
• This is an rehabilitation services.
• <00:27:23.200> of No change for state services of the blind.
• and the governor's vocational rehabilitation services recommendation.
• and the governor's vocational rehabilitation services recommendation.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• organizations veteran service organizations veteran service organizations around the state uh about
• organizations of these veteran service organizations of these veteran service organizations just to
• or organization uh submits three service or organization uh submits three service or organization uh
• know that in hospitals and service know that in hospitals and service mental health any services and
• there are mental health any services and there are mental health any services and there are some services

Bills: SJR 36, SJR 2, SB 4, SR 45, SR 47, SR 63, SR 66, SR 70, SR 85, SCR 14, SB 10, SB 11, SB 10, SB 11

Keywords: SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means

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• We have Kelly Millett with Pacesetter Personal Services, waves as a proponent.
• are available, and we help vector the veteran to those free services.
• I just wanted to say to both of you, thank you so very much for your service.
• I serve on the Lido Mayor's Advisory Board, and we do amazing work in the city, providing these services
• — you know, baby showers, retirement parties, memorial services, you name it.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and heard seven measures, including four bills and three proposed committee substitutes. HB 6033, repealing the Labor Pool Act, was presented as a cleanup measure to remove duplicative regulation; supporters argued workers would still be covered by OSHA, wage laws, workers’ compensation, and liability insurance, while opponents raised concerns about losing specific protections for day laborers. The bill was reported favorably on a 4-? vote, with several members voting no over concerns about worker protections. HB 453, dealing with pool and spa contractors, was described as a technical update to Chapter 489 that would better align licensing scopes with current industry practice and allow contractors to perform related work without stopping for additional licensed trades. An amendment making only drafting changes was adopted, and the bill passed unanimously. CS/HB 277 on veteran benefits assistance was also reported favorably unanimously after testimony focused on protecting veterans from predatory claims-assistance practices while preserving choice and requiring disclosures, fee limits, and data-security safeguards. The committee then approved PCS for HB 291, which would require personal mobility device batteries sold in Florida to meet an IPX-7 certification standard, after the sponsor cited fire risks from lithium-ion batteries; the measure passed unanimously. PCS for HB 709, allowing valid pari-mutuel permit holders to lease facilities to nearby high-li permit holders, was amended to require a minimum of 59 live performances and then passed unanimously. CS/HB 4011, expanding who may serve as a building official on Palm Beach County’s Building Code Advisory Board, passed unanimously as a good-government fix to fill vacancies. Finally, PCS for HB 499, allowing small craft breweries under 31,000 gallons to self-distribute, drew extensive testimony from brewers and distributors about small-business growth versus the three-tier alcohol system; despite concerns about weakening distribution safeguards, the bill was reported favorably by a 13-2 vote. The meeting then adjourned with no further business.

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• <01:39:56.000> and provide more uh reliable service and provide more uh reliable service and
• <04:39:06.000> board support for the advisory board support for the advisory board established
• It just leaves the advisory board in place.
• I do leaves the advisory board in place.
• :38.480> again,<04:45:38.798> not of this advisory board, again, not of this advisory board

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• 2 had in it that education service 2 had in it that education service providers<00:29:50.640>
• When we contract for road construction, IT services, facilities management, or consulting services, we
• When we contract for road construction, IT services, facilities management, or consulting services, we
• When we contract for road construction, IT services, facilities management, or consulting services, we
• facilities management, or services, facilities management, or consulting<00:35:49.920> services,

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• If you look at the service map, there are deserts all across Missouri, and especially in our rural and
• service.
• Winton mentioned, trying to get them to just provide services.
• These services require additional staffing, materials, professional, and pathways.
• There are costs to providing that service.

Keywords: 959, house, all