Transcript Highlights:

• Although the Office of Management and Budget and House Revisor's Office reviewed drafts of this bill,
• Although the Office of Management and Budget and House Revisor's Office reviewed drafts of this bill,
• Office reviewed drafts of this bill<01:28:22.440> they<01:28:22.560> did<01:28:22.719>
• The intention is to do a combined policy and budget bill. It'll be one bill.
• , or will we have a rollout on either of those days of the initial draft of the omnibus bill?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• and I move on to the next bill. and I move on to the next bill.
• support that bill? support that bill? 1600?
• what's in this bill is all I'm saying. what's in this bill is all I'm saying.
• Um, I'm here to introduce Senate Bill 660. I'm here to introduce Senate Bill 660.
• This bill is a targeted fix. It's a clean-up bill as he just mentioned.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• /c><00:22:39.799> and thanks for hearing the bill today and thanks for hearing the bill today
• All right, your bill as amended.
• I think when you were drafting this bill, was there prior lawsuits that were taken into consideration
• bill.
• bill.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I appreciate the bill.
• So, the next bill, if you're ready.
• When we first drafted this bill, it was an interesting theoretical question about what the state of the
• That bill has six votes. We will leave it open for absent members. That bill has six.
• DeMaio has offered to present the bill. We will do add-ons for Ms. Wicks. Bill.

Summary: The committee began as a subcommittee due to the lack of a quorum and heard several privacy- and technology-related measures. The first item was H.R. 117, a resolution urging Congress to reform Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. The author and supporters argued the law is outdated and shields platforms from accountability for harms such as harassment, exploitation, scams, and other online abuse. Witnesses, including a survivor parent and a gender justice advocate, described harms to children, women, and LGBTQ people and urged a two-year sunset to force federal reform. Some members supported the resolution as a call for federal action, while one member said he could not support it because the resolution was too general and lacked specificity about the reforms being sought. No vote was taken because the committee lacked a quorum. The committee then heard SB 898, which would require manufacturers of connected consumer products to disclose how long they will support the software and to notify consumers when products approach end of life. The author said consumers deserve transparency about security updates and continued functionality, and supporters from Consumer Reports and PIRG emphasized cybersecurity risks, consumer confusion, and electronic waste from unsupported devices. Opponents, including business and industry groups, raised concerns about enforcement through the unfair competition law, notice burdens, labeling issues, and compliance challenges, especially for products with long support windows or third-party dependencies. One member expressed support, noting the cybersecurity risks of end-of-life devices, but again no vote was taken because there was no quorum. The committee also heard SB 435, which would narrow the CCPA definition of publicly available information to limit how businesses classify data as public. The author and supporters said the bill would close a loophole that allows data brokers and others to monetize personal information without meaningful consent and could help prevent surveillance and misuse of data, including by government agencies. Opponents argued the bill would upset the balance between privacy and the free flow of information, create compliance uncertainty, and retroactively reclassify information that businesses reasonably believed was public. Some members said they supported the goal of stronger privacy protections, while others said the bill was too broad. The committee again could not vote due to the lack of a quorum. Later, the committee heard SB 923, which would expand Californians’ right to delete personal information to cover data obtained from third parties and require online businesses to offer a web form or similar method for deletion requests. Supporters, including the California Privacy Protection Agency and consumer advocates, said the bill would make deletion rights meaningful and better address data broker practices. Opponents sought an opt-out-of-processing alternative and raised operational and legal concerns, but supporters said deletion is not the same as retention or processing limits. Members largely spoke in favor of the bill’s privacy goals, but no action was taken. The committee also heard SB 947, the “No Robo Bosses Act,” which would require human review for certain automated employment decisions and limit predictive analysis in workplace discipline and termination. Labor groups supported the bill as a safeguard against biased or erroneous AI-driven decisions, while business, public employer, and local government groups opposed it as overbroad and burdensome. Members voiced support for human oversight in employment decisions, but the item was not voted on because the committee still lacked a quorum. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1114, the SOGI Data Privacy Act, which would restrict disclosure of sexual orientation, gender identity, and intersex data to federal agencies absent a court order or legal requirement; the author and witness framed it as a response to federal efforts to obtain sensitive LGBTQ-related data.

Transcript Highlights:

• I didn't like that because it wasn't in last year's bill, and it's not in this bill.
• So I want to support the bill.
• In fact, we lobbied very hard against this bill. We were adamantly against this bill.
• .against Senate Bill 301.
• bills that I have.

Bills: SB246, SB146, SB300, SB301, SB309, SM17

Keywords: massage therapy, licensure, health and safety standards, continuing education, establishment licensing, civil rights, sovereign immunity, damages, public body, lawsuit limitations, legal notice, child welfare, computing infrastructure, data management, Department of Health, appropriation, foster care, Indian children, cultural competency, training services

Transcript Highlights:

• So that was the framework around this bill. Mr. Chairman, I think it's a pretty short bill.
• But this bill doesn't do that. battle. But this bill doesn't do that.
• I kind of briefly looked at the bill. I kind of briefly looked at the bill.
• Now, we worked on this bill with Senator Cole on page three of the bill.
• >> Move the bill.

Bills: SF0044, SF0046

Keywords: gambling, lotteries, raffles, social relationships, charitable gaming, gaming, liquor establishments, skill based amusement games, regulations, age restrictions, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Section 1, Section 49, end of bill. Are there any amendments to the bill?
• Are there any amendments to the bill? Section 49, end of bill.
• relating to bill draft requests.
• relating to bill draft requests.
• Senate Bill No. 455.

Keywords: 909, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I really, really want to hear that bill. New Mexico wants to hear that bill.
• Wants to hear that bill.
• To continue, I might suggest rolling the bill and going to the next bill so we don't.
• We are back on the bill.
• We are on the original bill. I have some questions on this. We are on the original bill.

Bills: HB145, HB164, HJR6, HR1, HB20, HB65, HB66, HB80, HB166, HB295, HB306, SB29, SB37, HB99, HB206, HB213, HB270, HJR5, SB104, SB193, HJM2, HJM3, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM20, HM51, HM1, HM31, HM35, HM36, HM46, HM53, HM54, HM39, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50

Keywords: high-wage jobs, tax credit, job creation, New Mexico, economic development, lobbying, transparency, public records, government oversight, accountability, constitutional amendment, legislative sessions, veto override, New Mexico legislature, session length, House Resolution 1, HR1, House investigatory subcommittee, special committee, legislative investigation

Transcript Highlights:

• The clerk will read Assembly Bill 1664, 1913, and Senate Bill 73, with amendments.
• No, it is on the merits of the bill.
• This bill is a common-sense bill that gives dignity and respect to California students who are struggling
• This bill came from the lived experience of one of my constituents, and as we were hearing this bill
• And that's what this bill is about.

Summary: The Assembly met in session after a quorum call and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a ceremonial observance for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Members from multiple caucuses spoke in support of House Resolution 107, which designates May as AAPI Heritage Month, emphasizing the community’s contributions, resilience, and the need to confront discrimination and hate. The resolution was adopted, and the chamber then recognized 13 honorees for the 2026 AAPI Heritage Month celebration, highlighting leaders in education, business, labor, media, cultural preservation, and public service. After guest introductions, the Assembly took up a series of bills. Measures discussed included HOA reserve funding for common interest developments (AB 2050), professional review requirements for lawsuits against design professionals (AB 2106), direct home delivery of enteral formula (AB 1794), expanded CalWORKs-related support for student parents (AB 1829), longer insurance moratoriums for wildfire survivors (AB 2038), election cybersecurity (AB 2281), medical privacy protections for reproductive and gender-affirming care (AB 2448), water district board compensation (AB 2568), county public contract change-order authority (AB 1658), and several other education, health, and licensing bills. Most measures passed with broad support; AB 2050 passed 44-6, AB 2038 passed 45-8, AB 2448 passed 49-13, and AB 1658 passed 61-2, while several others passed unanimously or near-unanimously. The Assembly also adopted AJR 29, a resolution opposing a federal executive order affecting vote-by-mail and affirming California’s mail voting system. The resolution prompted extended debate over election integrity, voter access, and federal versus state authority, with supporters arguing mail voting is secure and accessible and opponents calling for stronger voter list maintenance and verification. The resolution passed 47-13. In addition, ACR 141 and ACR 123 were adopted by voice vote after co-author roll calls, and the chamber continued or passed on numerous other file items as it worked through the daily file.

Transcript Highlights:

• I introduce House Bill 86 FN local uh I introduce House Bill 86 FN local uh increasing<00:13:31.920><
• Mr. uh chair, the bill came out of mail.
• introduced that bill with that intent. introduced that bill with that intent. uh<00:18:01.039>
• Um the first bill that we session.
• Okay, we will open the public hearing on House Bill 99 and ask Senator Lang to introduce the bill.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Chairman, as I mentioned before in the bill layout, House Bill 2014 is the companion to the Senate bill
• Madam Chairman, what is your bill number? House Bill 3120. House Bill 3120? Yes. OK.
• So we think that if we can return to the bill as it was originally drafted, this will be a very good
• Senate Bill for House Bill Template Swap, it's Senate Bill 3069 swapping for Companion House Bill Template
• The Chair lays out House Bill 5686 by Representative Metcalf as the companion bill to Senate Bill 3069

Bills: SB2784, HB23, HB247, HB1533, HB2011, HB2013, HB2273, HB2421, HB2464, HB3120, HB3424, HB3575, HB3788, HB4370, HB4809, HB5057, HB5084, HB5534, HB5668, HJR34, HB23, HB247, HJR34

Keywords: Somervell County, hospital district, board of directors, elections, local governance, staggered terms, third-party review, property development, local government, permits, construction inspection, regulatory authority, land development, liability, occupancy certificate, border security, tax exemption, ad valorem, real property, infrastructure

Transcript Highlights:

• more limited than what the bill does, and I think that was a change that happened during drafting with
• > and<00:35:34.599> I limited than what the bill does and I limited than what the bill
• in the state and I mentioned this bill in the state and I mentioned this bill to<00:39:59.960>
• speak on Senate Bill speak on Senate Bill 250<00:42:56.040> with<00:42:56.240> that
• Senate Bill Senate Bill two<00:43:45.440> you<00:43:45.599> like<00:43:45.880>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• , um, House Bill 982, that has already gone into this bill.
• Garski continued: For this bill.
• , um, House Bill 982, that has already gone into this bill.
• Garski continued: House Bill 982 that has already gone into this bill.
• Senator Klein, for the bill and and Mr. Senator Klein, for the bill and and Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The bill passes. Read the next. HOUSE BILL 211, a bill entitled an act related to farm products.
• The bill passes. The bill passes. Read the next bill.
• Show that bill temporarily postponed. Read the next bill.
• Show the bill passes. Please read the next bill.
• Show the bill passes. Read the next bill.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• That is the bill. >> Thank you. Are there any questions on the bill?
• With this bill.
• I do have a bill that I like to share with you. >> It's a bill that I introduced Senate Bill 836, it
• By the way, that's my bill Senate Bill. 836.
• And that is the bill. >> Having explained the bill senators any questions of the bill sponsor.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The bill passed, Mr. Chair. Thank you. Yes. The bill passed, Mr. Chair.
• We're now on debate on the bill? We're now on debate on the bill?
• a great bill.
• Moreover, as currently drafted, we believe this bill does not put consumers first.
• Moreover, as currently drafted, we believe this bill does not put consumers first.

Summary: The committee met to hear five banking and insurance-related bills. HB 1549, an Office of Financial Regulation agency bill to help more efficiently regulate financial institutions, was amended to match Senate companion language and then passed unanimously. HB 1231 would extend physician payment and prior-authorization protections similar to a prior dental law, including limits on virtual credit card payments as the sole payment method; physicians and medical groups supported it as a way to reduce fees and retroactive denials, while insurers were not heard in opposition, and the bill passed unanimously. The committee then heard HB 999, which would make gold and silver legal tender and allow transactions in bullion through electronic debit mechanisms. The sponsor and several proponents framed it as an inflation hedge and economic freedom measure, while questions focused on definitions, transaction costs, and vendor participation. The bill passed on a mostly party-line vote, with one member voting no. The committee also approved HM 4363, a memorial urging Congress to establish a sovereign wealth fund; the sponsor described it as a way to steward national wealth, and the memorial passed with one dissenting vote. Finally, the committee took up HB 1551, which would create a prevailing-party attorney fee framework in insurance contract disputes. The sponsor argued it would restore balance, deter meritless litigation, and help consumers with valid claims recover fees, while insurers, business groups, and defense attorneys warned it would revive one-way fee shifting, increase litigation, and raise premiums. Consumer advocates and some members supported it as necessary to give policyholders meaningful recourse. After debate, the bill passed favorably, with one member voting no.

Transcript Highlights:

• Third reading of the bill.
• Third reading of the bill. Third reading of the bill.
• with the gentlelady's bill.
• This bill is simple.
• The bill is passed to be engrossed. Bill is being engrossed. At the request of Mr.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House took up several Senate and House bills, mostly under suspension of the rules, and advanced a number of measures to third reading or engrossment. Early in the session, the House dealt with a Senate bill on student learning and mental health by insisting on its position and appointing a committee of conference. It also referred a Senate petition on alleviating poverty to the Committee on Children and Families after the House declined to concur with a Judiciary referral. The chamber then considered and advanced multiple Ways and Means bills, including legislation on police interactions with people with autism spectrum disorder, honoring Blue Star families, land conveyance in Bolton, newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus, affordable housing and cultural space in Brighton, increasing access to epinephrine, and civil rights and technology. Several bills drew extended floor debate. Supporters of the epinephrine bill emphasized its life-saving purpose and described the death of Michael Brown as a catalyst for the measure; the House adopted the bill after a roll call vote of 149-0. The newborn CMV screening bill also prompted substantial testimony in favor from public health advocates and parents, who argued that universal screening would enable earlier treatment and reduce long-term harm; an amendment to add other rare diseases was withdrawn, and a later amendment creating a broad opt-out was defeated 1-153 before the bill passed 154-1. The civil rights and technology bill focused on banning weaponized drones and robotic devices, restricting misuse, and preserving law enforcement and civil liberties; it passed 154-1. The Blue Star families bill, creating commemorative plates for families of fallen law enforcement officers, passed 156-0 after emotional remarks from members and supporters. The House also passed without recorded opposition a bill facilitating better interactions between police and people with autism, and it approved a Bolton land conveyance bill and the Brighton affordable housing/cultural space bill. The chamber observed moments of silence for former Congressman Barney Frank and State Trooper Kevin Traynor, welcomed several guest groups, and concluded by adopting an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. before adjourning.

Transcript Highlights:

• I move that the Senate order the following bills not printed: House Bill 7 and House Bill 26.
• This bill, this House Bill 7 that's come over is a lot different than the very similar bill, which was
• In fact, Senate Bill 7 and its corollary House Bill 7 are the same bill subject but also pretty different
• And that bill was drafted by somebody, but certainly had the substantial involvement of a guy named Jonathan
• And was that sharp lawyer involved in the drafting of Senate Bill 7 in this special session?

Bills: SB 2, SB 5, SB 10, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB17, HB7, HB7, HB15, HB15, HB27, HB1, HB7, HB15, HB18, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB17, HB27, HB1, SB8, HCR13, SB2, SB5, SB10

Keywords: disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments

Transcript Highlights:

• We're back on the bill as amended. Are there any questions on the bill as amended?
• worked so hard on this bill.
• We're now on the bill as amended. Are there any questions on the bill as amended?
• We are now on the bill as amended. Are there questions on the bill as amended?
• This bill could have been much better in how it was drafted.

Summary: The committee met and took up several criminal justice, public safety, and boating measures. It first heard SB 168, the Tristan Murphy Act, which would create mental health diversion options for eligible misdemeanor and felony defendants, expand mental health and substance abuse grant uses, require evaluations and treatment recommendations in certain cases, add Hillsborough County to a forensic diversion pilot list, and create a behavioral health data repository. After adopting a technical amendment, the bill received strong support from NAMI Florida, family advocates, sheriffs, and the Murphy family, and was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. The committee also approved SB 86, expanding peer support programs for certain law enforcement support personnel, and SB 472, allowing inmates who complete approved education in correctional facilities to receive credit toward professional licensure requirements. Both bills were amended and then reported favorably without opposition. SB 276, which increases penalties for unlawfully sheltering or aiding an unmarried minor and creates a defense for actions taken to protect a minor from danger, drew questions about runaway youth, LGBTQ youth, and the scope of the defense; the sponsor said he was open to further amendment, and the bill passed favorably. Members then approved SB 402, updating the unlawful use of uniforms, medals, or insignia statute to reference the armed forces by definition rather than by branch. SB 490, as amended, would let law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers carry concealed off duty and exempt law enforcement officers, correctional officers, and active military service members from the three-day waiting period for rifle and shotgun purchases; it passed 8-1 after debate over the waiting period and equal treatment concerns. Finally, the committee passed SB 628, Lucy’s Law, to strengthen boating safety and penalties, after adopting an amendment that removed proposed changes to warrantless blood draws and boating education requirements; the bill was supported by the family of Lucy Fernandez and passed unanimously. The meeting then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• It's a taxpayer protection bill.
• Senate Bill 33 is a cleanup bill to close that loophole and to make our legislative intent very clear
• This bill is common sense.
• The Chair lays out Senate Bill 11 recognizes Representative Spielberg to explain the bill.
• You know, we passed bills.

Bills: SB 6, SB 11, SB 33

Keywords: electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state