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• Yes, Madam Chair, Senator Trujillo, yes, it will be the Healthcare Authority that follows those rules
• You just have to have the rules in place to make that happen. I just want to point that out.
• It was explained to me during the session that that strike could be removed through the rules process
• Madam Chair, Representatives, they're working on drafts of those rules right now.
• Secretary: Madam Chair, Representative Chatfield, our Secretary: internal behavioral health therapists

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• Bill and this is the foundation of good online safety in the state and clear rules of engagement that
• They wanted to amend the joint rules to allow for meetings to take place in places where those folks
• Rules be suspended in order to permit consideration of gubernatorial appointments whose names do not
• So, I further move the rules be suspended all gubernatorial appointees who appear in the calendar on
• . >> Yes. >> In order to... >> I would like to suspend the rules. >> I would like to suspend the rules

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• AND RAISING OF FLORIDA AND NOW IS SOLELY FOR THE PROMOTION OF RACING OF HORSES THE BILL ADOPTS THE INTERNAL
• AND JACKSON COUNTY AND THROUGHOUT RULE COUNTIES IN FLORIDA THIS ALLOWS US TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES
• SASHA GRAHAM FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S RESOURCE INITIATIVE IN OPPOSITION.

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• Is the department going to take that role on directly, internally?
• I serve on the International Committee for Terrorism.
• These groups now operate across Texas with growing impunity, undermining the rule of law, disrupting

Bills: SB36, SB2202, SB 36

Keywords: homeland security, border security, critical infrastructure, Department of Public Safety, intelligence operations, public-private partnerships, SB 2202, firearm trafficking, gun trafficking, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, Texas-Mexico border, United Mexican States, Mexico, DPS, second-degree felony, weapons transfer, illegal firearms transfer, arms smuggling, cross-border crime

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• Uh, directly internally, or are they're going to be working to train those volunteers through the higher
• council and the Homeland Security Council with the 28 agencies, and I serve on the Committee for International
• These groups now operate across Texas with growing impunity, undermining rule of law, disrupting communities

Bills: SB 36, SB 2202

Keywords: homeland security, border security, critical infrastructure, Department of Public Safety, intelligence operations, public-private partnerships, SB 2202, firearm trafficking, gun trafficking, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, Texas-Mexico border, United Mexican States, Mexico, DPS, second-degree felony, weapons transfer, illegal firearms transfer, arms smuggling, cross-border crime

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• The rule is suspended.
• The rule is suspended.
• The rule is suspended.
• The rule is suspended.
• The rule is suspended.

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation by Pastor Jim Harris of Tilden Baptist Church, followed by remarks from Senator Zaffirini recognizing his service and retirement as an agricultural teacher. The chamber also received a message from the governor on appointments to the Coastal Water Authority Board of Directors. Senators then adopted SR 434 honoring Goodwill Industries of San Antonio’s 80th anniversary, with Senators Gutierrez, Menendez, and Zaffirini praising its workforce training and second-chance employment mission; SR 435 recognizing Dr. Christine Ramos Camacho as Doctor of the Day; and a group of additional resolutions adopted by voice vote. Senator Zaffirini also introduced the McMullen County Day delegation, and Senator Gutierrez introduced the Doctor of the Day. The Senate then took up and passed several bills. SB 1951 addressed penalties for late property rendition filings and removed a financial incentive for appraisal districts; SB 1261 related to financing water supply projects in the state water plan; SB 1620 created a Texas Forensic Analyst Apprenticeship Pilot Program; SB 530 updated higher-education accreditation rules; SB 2183 standardized fireworks sales periods statewide; SB 2368 strengthened the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act and added foreign-affiliation safeguards for electricity market participants; SB 1398 limited children without placement (CWOP) practices and added community-based care transparency; and SB 1960 established digital replication rights for voice and visual likenesses. Each of these bills advanced through suspension of the regular order, passage to engrossment, suspension of the three-day rule, and final passage, with recorded votes generally showing strong support and some opposition on a few measures. The chamber also debated SB 825, which would require an annual study of the economic, environmental, and financial impacts of illegal immigration. Senators Middleton, Hinojosa, Gutierrez, and Eckhardt debated whether the study should include positive as well as negative impacts; an amendment to require that broader analysis failed, and the bill was left pending after passage to engrossment. Other measures passed included SB 2010, prohibiting political subdivisions from operating guaranteed income programs; SB 546, requiring reporting and continued implementation of school bus seat belts; SB 586, establishing the Historical Texas Cemetery designation program; SB 1150, requiring inactive oil and gas wells to be plugged or returned to production under a compliance plan; SB 1184, lowering the minimum age of wine eligible for sale by wine collection sellers; SB 2185, clarifying bilingual education allotment funding; SB 1923, making child support follow the child in certain temporary placements; SB 2252, expanding early literacy and numeracy supports and screening tools; SB 1870, barring local decriminalization of drugs; and SB 2405, the major TDCJ sunset bill, which included facility planning, parole and rehabilitation reforms, and an amendment protecting parole board discretion. Most of these bills were adopted after floor amendments and passed with recorded votes, often along party-line or near-party-line divisions.

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• Um, Eric Johnson from the International Falls area. He, uh, they see that every day.
• I don't know if the rules have changed for foraging on that yet or what, but you could forage.
• Up by International<01:14:25.760> Falls,<01:14:26.080> I<01:14:26.320> believe.
• <01:14:27.120> Um<01:14:27.360> so International Falls, I believe.
• Um so International Falls, I believe.

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• control specialist and internal auditors within MMB.
• internal control specialist and internal internal control specialist and internal internal<00:11
• internal auditors within MMB. internal auditors within MMB.
• recommendations and other internal recommendations and other internal control<00:12:09.120> improvements
• <00:54:43.440> I um to the internal controls team. I um to the internal controls team.

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• As the international sporting community has recognized the premiere facilities and passionate culture
• This morning, I would like everyone to meet Victoria Soto, who will be an intern with me for the rest
• Clerk will rule. All of those wishing to vote or change their vote... Change their vote.
• We literally are changing the childcare rules in...
• Senator Bergstrom, all your work on administrative rules is admired because you are working very, very

Bills: HB3257, HB3176, HB3544, HB3619, HB3546, HB1782, HB2293, HB4358, HB3081, HB3983, HB3790, HJR1023, HB4139, HB3297, HB3041, HB3673, HB4105, HB3338, HB3048, SR33, SCR21, SCR20, HB4030, HB4031, HB4032, HB4034, HB4036, HB4037, HB4038, HB4040, HB4041, HB4042, HB4043, HB4045, HB4046, HB4047, HB4048, HB4044, HB4050, HB4051, HB4052, HB4053, HB4054, HB4056, HB4057, HB4071, HB4065, HB4067, HB4072, HB2992, HB4338, HB4170

Keywords: veterans, disability benefits, federal law, Oklahoma Statutes, military service, Oklahoma, Gas Hub, artificial intelligence, national laboratory, public-private partnerships, aerospace, high-performance computing, economic development, social AI companions, minors, emotional attachment, safety protocols, civil penalties, parental controls, geographic information

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• The same rules will apply. Great. Thank you. So we will go to opposition now.
• The same rules will apply: 15 minutes in total, two minutes per person.
• If I say something in Spanish, I can read it, but if I apply the same rules to English, it won't make
• And this question comes from one of the schools in my district, the New Mexico International School.
• But we'll keep the same rules as last time.

Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8

Keywords: foster children, school transportation, education funding, public education, child welfare, New Mexico Highlands University, soccer field, women's sports, infrastructure improvement, funding allocation, student athletes, appropriation, New Mexico State University, nutrition, travel support, funding, education, university support, financial assistance, parenting students

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• Governments have creative workarounds for almost every fiscal rule imaginable, which is why I tend to
• The hospital districts were an interesting internal debate in my office.
• any suspect suspicious transaction above $2000 and is required to collect information for the travel rule
• I've been on, uh, roundtable committees for the International Chiefs of Police Association for the last
• reporting to consumer reporting agencies and then not have to follow any of the guidelines or guard rules

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• by some rule by the gaming commission. by some rule by the gaming commission.
• But it's within the possibilities of home rule. We heard a lot about home rule.
• >> That's just proposed rules. >> That's just proposed rules.
• >> Proposed<01:30:03.280> rules<01:30:04.000> rule.
• >> Proposed rules rule. >> Proposed rules rule. >> No. >> No.

Bills: SF0044, SF0046

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

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• So it's very elaborate, it's very technical, same rules apply.
• Kim, please call the rule on CS for SB 544. Senator Arrington? Yes. Senator Abelah? Yes.
• years, to pass some rules on water. ...on for three years to pass some rules on a water quality mitigation
• until the rule is finished. ...requirements as laid out by the statute until the rule is finished, revises
• at the same time to provide solutions for the new stormwater rule requirements.

Bills: S0544, S0636, S0848, S0546

Keywords: golf courses, best management practices, fertilizer regulation, Department of Agriculture, environmental protection, certification, beach management, beach erosion, beach nourishment, coastal resilience, shoreline protection, critical erosion, critically eroded beach, Florida DEP, Department of Environmental Protection, coastal flooding, compound flooding, storm surge, inlet management, coastal engineering

Summary: The Environment and Natural Resources Committee met with a quorum and took up several bills. SB 636 on beach management, by Senator Leek, would create additional pathways for counties and municipalities to obtain critically eroded beach or area of critical state concern designations, shifting the process toward a more proactive approach. Senator Smith and Senator Harrell raised concerns about local capacity and funding, and the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association said the bill was an alternative pathway but emphasized the need for more recurring funding. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered SB 544, which transfers the Golf Course Best Management Practices Certification Program from DEP to FDACS and establishes certification and training standards there. Senator Smith and Senator Harrell asked about environmental oversight, taxation, and whether the change would affect state park restrictions; the sponsor said it would not change tax treatment or park rules and that DEP would still handle enforcement if BMPs are not followed. The Florida Springs Council opposed the bill, arguing golf courses are not agriculture and warning of weaker protections for springs, while the Florida Golf Course Superintendent's Association supported the move as a continuity and participation measure. After adopting a technical amendment, the committee reported the bill favorably, with Senator Smith voting no. SB 848 on stormwater treatment, also by Senator Trunow, was amended to clarify the role of water quality enhancement areas while stormwater rules are still being finalized and to make public-land project review forward-looking. Resource Environmental Solutions supported the amendment and bill as providing a clearer market for water quality credits, and the Florida Home Builders Association supported the measure. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. SB 546 by Vice Chair Mayfield would require 30-day public notice before meetings reviewing the sale or exchange of state conservation lands, including at water management districts; after a technical amendment, it received support from conservation groups and was reported favorably. The committee also received a DEP presentation on the State Park Amenities Report, which said Florida’s 175 state parks drew over 28 million visitors and generated a $3.6 billion economic impact. DEP identified nearly $759 million in needed repairs and upgrades over 10 years and $1.39 billion in contemplated new construction and development in unit management plans. No votes were taken on the presentation, and the meeting adjourned after no further business.

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• These bills set clear rules to with men.
• bathwater and get rid of the rule bathwater and get rid of the rule entirely.<00:43:11.520> My
• <00:44:08.160> They rules. They own the business. They rules. They own the business.
• Um, Madame Chair, I'm violating my rule of just listening to all of you today.
• The the the one thing I two-minute rule.

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• Last night, the rules legislation.
• I urge a no vote on the rule. Uh, and if the rule passes, I urge no votes on all these damn bills.
• I urge a no vote on the rule. Uh, and if the rule passes, I urge no votes on all these damn bills.
• State of Rule 20.
• vote pursuant to clause 9 of rule 20. vote pursuant to clause 9 of rule 20.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And I want, and let me just go off script, I internalized that, like we were not prioritized, like we
• I just want to say that for the record, I internalized this divestment in my neighborhood, that I wasn't
• And I want, and let me just go off script, I internalized that, like we were not prioritized, like we
• I internalized that, like we were not prioritized, like we didn't deserve to have a program that was
• <01:31:01.520> but and a judge to make this ruling but and a judge to make this ruling but

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• stage collaborating with international stage collaborating with international stage collaborating with
• begs leave standing committee on rules begs leave standing committee on rules begs leave to report that
• imposing a monetary shall adopt a rule imposing a monetary shall adopt a rule imposing a monetary cap
• of Public Health would adopt the rules of Public Health would adopt the rules right right right okay
• that responsible for adopting the rules that responsible for adopting the rules that are implemented

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Some ground rules. We'll go over here and I'm just going to read them off.
• It establishes mandatory handling and storage rules for commercial and residential coconut rhinoceros
• <00:26:08.880> governing<00:26:09.360> the interim rules governing the interim rules
• and rules. Thank you. and rules. Thank you.
• So on your rules, you do have authority to quarantine? >> Yes. >> Quick question.

Bills: SB2885, SB2174, SB2925, SB2798, SB2320, SB2800, SB1230, SB2706, SB3233, SB2405, SB2350, SB2169, SB3320

Keywords: coconut rhinoceros beetle, invasive species, biosecurity, green waste, environmental management, agriculture, quarantine, pest control, transport regulations, Hawaii Revised Statutes, coconut trees, tax credit, natural management, Hawaii, environment, agricultural enforcement, agricultural theft, farm theft, crop theft, commodity theft

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2885 SD1, which would create mandatory handling and storage rules for commercial and residential coconut rhinoceros beetle host material beginning in 2027, with penalties and an effective date. Support came from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, DLNR, Maui County Department of Agriculture, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Farmers Union, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Testifiers generally said the bill would help reduce CRB spread, though some urged additional science-backed methods, better coordination, and technical or cost-share support for smaller operations. Hawaiian Earth Recycling recommended amendments to align the bill with existing Department of Health/EPA composting rules, add other materials that can harbor CRB, allow future approved treatment methods, and replace the bill’s 60-day turning requirement with existing pathogen-reduction standards. One individual supported the goal but argued the state’s CRB strategy has lacked community and cultural consultation and should include a cultural advisement role. Department witnesses said enforcement would rely on inspection and an educate-before-regulate approach, and they noted the challenge of creating enough drop-off sites, especially in rural areas. The committee then took up SB 2174 SD2, which would authorize the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to declare an emergency quarantine, halt operations in affected areas for 96 hours with possible extension, quarantine suspected pest areas, issue notices and compensation to affected farmers, and adopt interim transportation rules for materials that may harbor high-impact invasive species. The department and DLNR supported the measure, emphasizing the need for fast action in the first hours of an invasion. Hawaii Farmers Union supported the compensation provisions but asked for stronger communication with producers and a post-action report to the Board of Agriculture after about 90 days to evaluate effectiveness and economic impacts. In response to questions, department staff said the bill would be a short-term, department-only quarantine authority distinct from the governor-declared biosecurity emergency authority enacted previously, and that it could serve as an intermediate step. They also said outreach would need to be done through farm organizations such as Farmers Union, Farm Bureau, and Cattlemen’s groups. The final measure discussed was SB 2925 SD1, relating to coconut trees. The bill would recognize coconut trees as a source of food and water and a cultural treasure, require rules for coconut tree seed banks, require signage identifying landscape palms where applicable, set labeling standards for non-consumable landscape palms, and create an income tax credit for consumable coconut trees maintained through natural management practices. The transcript ended before testimony or action on this bill was completed, and no vote was taken on any of the measures discussed in the portion provided.

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• In carrying an appropriation under Rule 31, it is referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
• Talked with my committee chair and with the rules committee.
• I don't see why we need to make this rule that all of Vermont has to abide by a rule that one city would
• <01:38:31.199> making getting the report and the rule making getting the report and the rule
• <01:40:24.960> Your 28 once the rules are complete. Your 28 once the rules are complete.

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• President, I move to suspend the rules to allow my guest on the Senate floor today.
• President, I move that the rules be suspended to place House Bill 5630 on final passage.
• Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the Senate has inserted the full title.
• Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the Senate has inserted the full title.
• Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the Senate has inserted the full title.

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, excused several members, and heard a memorial statement from Majority Floor Leader Singh honoring Thomas James Cleary, a longtime Michigan public servant, lobbyist, and civic volunteer. The chamber also recognized a departing staff member from Senator Geis’s office and later welcomed guests from Cleary’s family. No substantive debate occurred during these tributes, and remarks were ordered printed in the journal. The Senate then handled a large number of introductions and referrals, including Senate Joint Resolution K to prohibit autopen use by certain executive officials, Senate bills on Treasury revenue collection and liquor control, and numerous House bills covering housing, health, insurance, natural resources, education, consumer finance, child care licensing, public employment contracts, and other topics. Several housing and finance-related House bills were sent directly to the Committee of the Whole by unanimous consent. In Committee of the Whole, bills including House Bill 4072, House Bill 5630, Senate Bills 792, 793, 947, 1013, and 885 were considered; substitutes were adopted for House Bill 5630, Senate Bills 1013, 947, and 885, and the committee recommended all of those bills, plus House Bill 4072, Senate Bills 792 and 793, for third reading. On final passage, House Bill 4042 and House Bill 5630 each passed 34-0, with four members excused. The Senate also concurred in the House substitute to Senate Concurrent Resolution 14, approving an extension of the state energy emergency, by a 33-1 vote. By contrast, concurrence in the House substitute to Senate Bill 878 failed 2-32, sending that appropriations bill to conference committee. The House then named conferees on Senate Bill 878, and the Senate named conferees for both SB 878 and HB 5630 after the chambers disagreed on those measures.