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• With that, I’ll call for the vote. legislation. The last one was 2026. This legislation.
• as the legislative committee as the substitute's<01:04:42.559> doing.
• direction of the legislative committee. direction of the legislative committee. Correct.
• this in this legislation. this in this legislation.

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• we believe are the opportunities and challenges before you that you should, we hope, consider as legislators
• I suggest that legislators and your staff members, now that you all have staff, might want to put this
• And thank you, Representative Herndon, for responding to this legislation.
• The New Mexico Medical Society made a presentation to a legislative panel about this a year ago.
• Insurers to simplify procedures and processes.

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• Legislation was passed during the 2023 legislative session that was sponsored by Representative Antonin
• Ohio passed hands-free legislation in April of 2023.
• We can with this legislation. I've got a whole lot more statistics to share.
• We are in the minority enacting this type of legislation.
• And I just wanted to thank Senator Gates for introducing this legislation.

Summary: The committee took up a long agenda of bills, beginning with CS/SB 678, which would allow pawnbroker transaction forms to be printed or digital; it drew support from a business representative and was reported favorably. Members then heard several bills by Senator Leak, including SB 466 to designate St. Johns County as the site of the Florida Museum of Black History and create a board to work with the museum foundation and Florida Memorial University; the bill drew supportive testimony about preserving accurate Black history and the significance of the site, and it passed favorably. Leak’s CS/SB 578 would let Florida wineries use recyclable inserts and other alternative containers for larger wine sales, and it also passed favorably. SB 582 would increase penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings and structures, limiting the higher penalties to certain nationally or internationally recognized historic properties; it was supported by preservation advocates and reported favorably. CS/SB 1168 would create an aggravated offense for installing or using tracking devices or apps in furtherance of crimes such as murder, domestic violence, or robbery, and it passed favorably after a brief discussion about stalking and violent crimes. CS/SB 806 would make the Florida Attorney General the exclusive public official with standing to enforce Florida charitable trusts, limiting out-of-state attorneys general from suing over Florida-administered trusts; members debated whether this would burden out-of-state beneficiaries, but the bill was reported favorably. SB 1228 would advance spring restoration efforts for Ichetucknee Springs and Santa Fe spring flows and allow a utility compliance plan amendment to deliver reclaimed water to replenish the aquifer; it passed favorably. CS/CS/SB 304 would require a qualified medical opinion in child protective investigations involving infants and young children with possible genetic or medical conditions that can mimic abuse, and it drew emotional support from parents and advocates before passing favorably. SB 1286 would clarify that ordinary unsupervised childhood activities like biking or playing outside do not constitute neglect absent reckless endangerment, and it was reported favorably. SB 1318, the hands-free driving bill, generated the most extensive debate: it renames the texting-while-driving law, expands the prohibition to handheld device use, and adds penalties in work zones and school zones; supporters cited fatal crash statistics and personal loss, while opponents raised concerns about enforcement, civil liberties, racial disparities in traffic stops, and the need for broader distracted-driving and insurance reforms. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably after amendments. The committee also approved two claims bills, SB 14 for the estate of Penao-Hanvier against Miami Beach and SB 20 for J.N. against Hillsborough County, both settled claims recommended favorably by the special master. Finally, CS/SB 68 would modernize health facilities authority financing for private not-for-profit health systems, and CS/SB 172 would restrict misuse of health care specialty titles while preserving titles authorized under existing practice acts; both were discussed with questions about doctors, optometrists, and CRNAs, and both were reported favorably after amendment and debate.

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• Taxes, legislation. I think every senator got at least two bills vetoed.
• House Bill 10, which we enacted during the 85th regular legislative session, requires health plans regulated
• for these Procedures must be free of potential conflict of interest.
• Passing this legislation will align Texas with other proactive states, I urge you to support the Senate
• We know that people routinely choose to not get elective procedures, but now they would have an incentive

Bills: SB437, SB528, SB626, SB636, SB884, SB968, SB1044, SB1608, SB2336

Keywords: healthcare, training, abuse, neglect, penalties, chemical dependency, safety, regulation, inpatient competency restoration, competency restoration, forensic mental health, mental health law, criminal competency, incompetent to stand trial, Chapter 46B, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission, state hospital, behavioral health, local mental health authority

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• your vote in favor of this legislation your vote in favor of this legislation thank<00:50:33.280
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• So that is the procedure.

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• The state intent of this legislation.
• > a<01:48:31.840> fiscal Your proposed legislation has a fiscal Your proposed legislation
• the town and this piece of legislation the town and this piece of legislation came<02:31:47.840>
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• From what I procedures manual.

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• What do you see going forward from us legislators?
• We get a lot of questions about this from legislators.
• It's one that you would have seen from the legislative session.
• Did the legislative body at one time actually excuse DOCR from EDM?
• They're not legislative. And then you see the numbers, the decimals.

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• Governor Mark Gordon, this legislative Governor Mark Gordon, this legislative body<00:04:41.000>
• This or procedure that actually happens.
• an important piece to this legislative an important piece to this legislative body's<01:09:38.880
• reserve account, what's the legislative reserve account, what's the legislative stabilization<01
• <01:31:44.200> being relating to criminal procedure, being relating to criminal procedure, being

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• um uh voted inexpedient to legislate um uh voted inexpedient to legislate previously.<01:36:19.640
• I know this is pro-housing legislation I know this is pro-housing legislation that<01:47:59.000>
• The basic procedures and rule making.
• <04:15:35.840> duties legislative duties legislative duties may<04:15:37.480> have<04:15
• legislative dispute over ferrets.

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• legislative committee. legislative committee.
• >> Uh, and the third one is legislative >> Uh, and the third one is legislative committee
• Um, are they following the appropriate procedures? Um, that kind of thing.
• Um, are they following the appropriate procedures? Um, that kind of thing.
• Um, are they following the appropriate procedures? Um, that kind of thing.

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Summary: The Legislative Performance Audit and Oversight Committee approved the November 7 minutes with three abstentions and then received status updates on several ongoing audits. Audit staff reported that the special education oversight audit was in report-writing, with 34 of 71 observations completed and a draft expected in the second quarter and a final report in the summer. The education freedom accounts audit had 22 of 41 observations completed, with a draft also expected in the second quarter and a final report in the summer. The Doorway program audit had 5 of 13 observations completed, with a draft expected by the end of February and a final report by April or May. The committee then discussed possible new oversight topics, prompted by concerns about fraud in other states and the need to ensure New Hampshire programs are not vulnerable. Members suggested hearing from DHS officials, contract administrators, and possibly the Department of Justice Medicaid fraud unit about SNAP and other programs, as well as reviewing staffing levels in HHS contract management. There was also discussion of whether to revisit the Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services, though members noted that prior work on that area had been suspended because of litigation. A representative from HHS, Teresa Narrow, briefed the committee on the Bureau of Developmental Services. She said the state had been in compliance with CMS since July 1, 2023 after resolving issues tied to a system redesign and billing changes, and that provider-side billing problems had also been fixed. She also described three existing bodies involved in developmental disability housing oversight, including the Council on Housing Stability, the ABLE Housing Task Force, and a legislative study committee created by HB 168 in 2024. Committee members asked for her notes to be shared. The committee spent substantial time debating whether to pursue a new special education audit at the school-district level. Members discussed the need to examine why some districts have much higher special education rates and costs than others, and whether a statistically selected sample of schools could be used. Audit staff said no new audits could begin until about May or June and that only a couple of auditors would then be available. Members also noted that a legislative study committee is already working on special education and may issue a report later this year, and the committee appeared to leave the school-level audit idea as a potential future item rather than taking immediate action.

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• They have devoted to working with stakeholders to develop legislation to propose public safety, educates
• Again, common-sense legislation that we believe is something in the best interest of Delaware moving
• I applaud Senator Buxton and Representative Spigel for introducing this legislation.
• Senator Buxon and Representative Spiguelan for introducing this legislation.
• We identified a gap in Delaware's rape shield law that this legislation will fix.

Bills: HB372, HB414

Keywords: HB372, Justice of the Peace Court, Delaware courts, Title 10, court administration, judicial staffing, county courts, Kent County, New Castle County, Sussex County, Wilmington, 24-hour hearings, court locations, court hours, magistrate court, access to justice, court consolidation, Delaware General Assembly, destructive weapon, possessing a destructive weapon

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on public safety, courts, and family law. House Bill 141, with House Amendment 1, would require the Department of Safety and Homeland Security to create a firearm responsibilities notice for firearm purchasers through licensed dealers, covering Delaware gun laws, safe storage, lost/stolen reporting, straw purchases, suicide prevention, and other safety responsibilities. Testimony from the NRA, Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association, Moms Demand Action, the Coalition for Safer Delaware, and Delaware State Police was uniformly supportive, emphasizing education, standardized dealer practices, and potential evidence for straw-purchase prosecutions. No committee questions were raised, and the bill was moved forward after public comment. House Bill 326 would create a new offense for theft by impersonating a family member, aimed at scams involving spoofed calls, texts, or online messages that pressure victims to send money. The sponsor described the bill as a response to increasingly sophisticated fraud enabled by artificial intelligence, and noted that a House amendment removed an original mandatory minimum jail term, leaving sentencing to the courts. No public testimony was offered on the bill. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 150 would prohibit civil arrests inside courthouses and certain Department of Labor proceedings, with the sponsor arguing that such arrests deter people from coming to court or seeking protection; the bill would allow criminal arrests and civil arrests only with advance written notice. No testimony was taken on that measure. Senate Bill 284, the First State Emergency Responders Act, would create a narrowly tailored offense for intentionally approaching within 25 feet of first responders at emergency scenes after crossing a barrier or ignoring warnings, if done to interfere, threaten, or harass. Supporters, including police, fire service, and sportsmen’s groups, said it would protect responders and preserve emergency operations, while the Office of Defense Services opposed it on First Amendment and overbreadth grounds, arguing existing laws already cover much of the conduct. Senate Bill 304 would amend Delaware’s safe school zone law to allow private schools to use trained, vetted sentries or similar security arrangements; supporters said it would give smaller private schools an affordable safety option, while the sponsor said the bill needed more work and should not move forward yet. The committee also heard Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 314, which would clarify how courts handle evidence that a sexual assault complainant previously made a false allegation; DOJ and ODS said the substitute reflects a consensus approach, and YWCA Delaware supported it as a survivor-protective reform. Finally, Senate Bill 343 would expand methods for serving child support respondents in Family Court by authorizing service through certified mail and carriers such as USPS, UPS, and FedEx, addressing cases where people avoid in-person service using doorbell cameras and other technology. The Division of Child Support Services supported the bill as a practical update that would improve timeliness while preserving proof-of-delivery safeguards. At the end of the meeting, a motion was made and seconded, and the chair adjourned the session.

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• For legislative business, Assemblymember Arambula.
• Under procedural motions, Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized for your procedural motions.
• That power cannot be legislated away.
• Young Legislators of the Year from the 73rd Assembly District.
• Welcome to the legislators of tomorrow. We're so proud of you. I need to recognize Mr.

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• This bill does not create any new law, but it will enhance the ability for prior legislation that we
• Chairman, I was wondering what the law is today regarding this legislation.
• However, there is one particularly troublesome part of the legislation.
• this legislation to remove pin 4.
• I don't know if that’s a normal procedure to inform individuals.

Bills: HB403, HB224

Keywords: criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, data privacy, criminal justice, HB224, Alabama, obstructing governmental operations, first responder, emergency responder, police, firefighter, EMT, paramedic, public safety, harassment, interference with emergency personnel, crime, Class A misdemeanor, emergency scene

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• We appreciate your interest and participation in the legislative process.
• And the power to control election procedures is so significant that the Constitution distributes that
• Like last year's executive order, this legislation is framed as an effort to prevent non-citizens from
• But this approach is being taken because safeguarding elections isn't the goal of this legislation.
• Thank you very much, Senator Swatanski. do as legislators or what others can do do as legislators or

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• He’s a state legislator. He’ll see if he can get this fixed.”
• He's<00:03:38.640> a<00:03:38.879> state<00:03:39.200> legislator.
• He'll see if he He's a state legislator.
• Procedural perfection has begun to outweigh fairness in property tax appeals.
• Procedural perfection has begun to outweigh fairness in property tax appeals.

Bills: HF3676, HF2959, HF3233

Keywords: Safe at Home, address confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, victim privacy, survivor protection, confidential address, protected address, secret address, identity protection, residential confidentiality, program participant, nondiscrimination, court disclosure, protective order, service of process, driver's license, state ID

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• <01:13:44.080> that we must prioritize legislation that we must prioritize legislation that
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• I rise on behalf of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus in support of HR 16.
• On behalf of the California Legislative Latino Caucus.
• Now on to procedural motions, Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized for your procedural motion.
• This is not how we should be legislating.
• This bill sets this precedence of allowing legislators to override water board decisions through legislation

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• year may not renew that license but can obtain a new one by complying with all requirements and procedures
• And so I do think the first part of this legislation is very appropriate, that if a permit is sitting
• I think this legislation takes the right step. I believe it'll help a lot.
• The Railroad Commission will review these costs in a rate procedure.
• Ryan: The impact on rates, your cost of money with this legislation or with this legislation?

Bills: HB1237, HB2663, HB3071, HB4384

Keywords: occupational licenses, renewal, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, registration, license expiration, HB 2663, inactive well, plugging extension, Railroad Commission of Texas, RRC, oil and gas, orphan wells, well cleanup, well plugging, abandoned wells, surface equipment removal, electric service termination, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, Section 89.029

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• I also agree with the intent of the legislation, which is to fine-tune the ETJ release process that was
• A statutory precedent that other cities are going to seek to exploit in future legislative sessions.
• House Bill 2508, which passed the House unanimously, is the enabling legislation for H.J.R. 133.
• This bill updates the board election procedures for Brazoria Drainage District Number Four.
• Procedures for Brazoria Drainage District Number Four.

Bills: HB103

Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government heard a series of local and special-purpose bills, mostly with brief sponsor explanations and little or no public opposition. Topics included fireworks sales near the Texas-Mexico border for Cinco de Mayo (HB 1629), allowing larger counties to use their own inspectors for county buildings (HB 3234), updating governance and financial rules for the Wood County Central Hospital District (HB 5664), clarifying firefighter collective bargaining and impasse procedures (HB 3171), and exempting certain Fort Worth ETJ properties from release rules to protect infrastructure investments (HB 2512). The committee also heard bills on border subdivision rules in Cameron County (HB 3680), extending a property tax exemption to surviving spouses of certain veterans affected by the PACT Act (HB 2508/HJR 133), drainage district election timing and procedures (HB 5693, HB 2694), utility transparency for municipally owned systems (HB 1991), and management district and hospital district election or appointment changes (HB 5698, HB 2293). Another major bill, HB 1449, would expand a food truck permitting pilot program to counties over one million population; witnesses supported the concept but asked the committee to coordinate it with related fee and standards bills, and the bill was left pending for further work. The committee also heard HB 3732, which would let fire departments obtain extensions to comply with new NFPA protective equipment standards, and HB 5431, which would clarify that mayors and at-large council members do not need new elections after reapportionment; both were left pending after questions about their scope. Several transparency and tax-related bills were also discussed, including HB 103, creating a statewide database of local bond and tax election information, and HB 851, requiring reporting on homestead tax ceiling properties; both drew support and were later voted out. After testimony, the committee reported multiple bills favorably, often unanimously, and recommended many for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also used procedural swaps to substitute House companions for Senate bills on several measures, then recessed with plans to return later to process additional bills.

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• a little bit about how you lean on volunteers and what your background checks and policies and procedures
• a little bit about how you lean on volunteers and what your background checks and policies and procedures
• a little bit about how you lean on volunteers and what your background checks and policies and procedures
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Summary: The Joint Committee on Families and Children met with a quorum, approved the August minutes, and received an update that the number of children in out-of-home care with active placements was 8,647 as of September 7, 2025. The first presentation was from Isaiah 117 House, a nonprofit that provides a home-like setting for children on removal day so they do not have to wait in a state office. Speakers described the mission as reducing trauma for children, lightening the burden on case workers, and easing transitions to foster or kinship placements. They said the Kentucky home in Logan County opened on August 15 and had already served 10 children in its first six days. Committee members asked about logistics, including whether children placed with kinship caregivers would still come to the house, how long children can stay, who remains responsible for them, and how volunteers are screened. The presenters said children are brought to the house regardless of whether they are headed to kinship or foster placement, that 72 hours is not a hard cutoff, and that a case worker remains in charge at all times while volunteers provide support. They also said volunteers undergo background checks, trauma-informed training, confidentiality instruction, and annual continuing education. In response to questions about funding and expansion, they said Isaiah 117 House is community-funded without state or federal money, and that new homes are opened only when fully funded, with construction costs typically ranging from $80,000 to $150,000 and first-year budgets around $180,000. The committee then heard a presentation from Remy Eastep Homes on its Family Centered Integrated Healthcare and related services. Leaders described the organization’s history from its origins as separate orphanages in Boyd County to residential treatment, treatment foster care, prevention services, and outpatient behavioral health. They said the organization shifted about 15 years ago toward engaging families more directly because family involvement improves outcomes and helps keep children safely at home when possible. The presentation continued into program details, but no votes or formal actions were taken on either presentation.