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• As a matter of practice for me, I provide medical authorizations to my, to the defense attorneys and
• As a matter of practice for me, I provide medical authorizations to my, to the defense attorneys and
• And I can't address a few bad actors in the system that may not provide medical authorizations and that
• statements from co-employees who witnessed an accident as soon as I get a client without having a bond

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• ACOG, the author of this study, also emphatically opposes this type of quote-unquote born-alive legislation
• ACOG, the author of this study, also emphatically opposes this type of quote-unquote born-alive legislation
• I was trying to find the statutes, and what I found is that it expands the AG's prosecution authorization
• It would modify criminal procedure related to bail bond forfeiture.

Summary: The Committee on Children and Families heard testimony on Senate Bill 999, sponsored by Sen. Brad Hudson. Hudson said the bill was a revised substitute combining the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act with language from other bills dealing with domestic violence/no-contact orders, the Pregnancy Associated Mortality Review Board, and cyber-harassment. He argued the born-alive provisions were needed to ensure infants born alive during or after an abortion receive the same care as any other child, and he cited a Canadian study and Missouri infanticide law as support. Committee members questioned him about the study, the scope of the bill, the medical duty of care, and the bill’s non-severability clause and multiple-subject concerns. Supporters included Missouri Right to Life, which said the bill was needed to protect babies born alive after abortion attempts and prevent confusion in medical settings. Opponents, including Abortion Action Missouri, argued the bill was a “trap law” designed to restrict abortion access, said no such situation was being documented in practice, and cited opposition from numerous medical organizations. An informational witness from Campaign Life Missouri said he supported the born-alive language but warned the added provisions and non-severability clause could make the bill vulnerable to a constitutional challenge and could jeopardize other enacted provisions if struck down. During executive session, members debated the bill’s purpose and political implications. Several members said they would vote no because they trusted Missouri medical providers and opposed adding more law to an already regulated area, while others said they supported the bill as a protection for children born alive. The committee then voted 12-4 to send Senate Substitute No. 2 for Senate Bill 999 do pass.

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• I'd like to be a co-author.
• Thank you to the author for bringing this.
• This is a much broader authority, but I do want to thank the senator. ...is a much broader authority.
• I also want to thank the author and sponsors.
• I'd look to be added as a co-author.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• In November of 2025, you guys might remember, the man who was arrested, released on a $2,500 bond, went
• We do appreciate and have been in communication with the bill author about several of the amendments
• It also authorizes penalties of up to a $50,000 fine and imprisonment for up to... ...imprisonment for

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• Economic Stabilization Fund, which is—The goal of that is to preserve purchasing power, mainly through bonds
• To ensure proper implementation and prevent misuse, the comptroller is authorized to request documentation
• Institutions of higher education and university systems were temporarily authorized to participate in

Bills: HB104, HB2434, HB2529, HB2688, HB3161, HB3486, HB3487, HB3745, HB4044, HB4226, HB4945, HB104

Keywords: Texas Future Fund, investment review board, economic stabilization, innovative technology, national defense, retirement, service credit, Employees Retirement System of Texas, employee benefits, pension reform, salary supplement, county judges, judicial functions, state law, government compensation, public retirement systems, municipality pensions, firefighters, police officers, retirement age

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• I’d like to be a co-author, and I commend the author and your witnesses for struggling all these years
• Thank you to the author for bringing this.
• I also want to thank the author and sponsors.
• I also want to thank the author and sponsors.
• I'd look to be added as a co-author.

Summary: The committee heard several bills. SB 911, by Senator Becker, would require notification and verification of defensible-space compliance when homes in high wildfire severity zones are transferred, using the preliminary change of ownership report; supporters said it would improve wildfire resilience and insurance availability, while county assessors opposed the use of the PCOR and urged a different recorded document. Members generally supported the bill but raised concerns about the 12-month compliance window and the need to keep working with assessors; the bill was held pending a quorum and later placed on call. SB 1016, by Senator Blakespear, would create a pathway for a higher-level mental health evaluation when a Care Court petition is dismissed because the person is too ill to participate or otherwise needs more intensive care. Supporters, including psychiatrists, family members, and local officials, said Care Court is leaving many severely ill people untreated and that the bill would connect them to existing LPS processes. Opponents, including Disability Rights California, county behavioral health directors, counties, and other advocacy groups, argued it would expand involuntary detention, bypass existing pre-petition screening safeguards, and undermine Care Court’s voluntary nature. The bill passed the committee on a roll call vote and was placed on call. SB 1112, by Senator Archuleta, would create a faster court process for victims of illegal or excessive “bandit towing” to recover their vehicles by posting a bond and obtaining a release certificate. Support came from Enterprise Mobility and the author, who said the bill targets bad actors and helps equalize leverage for vehicle owners; the California Auto Body Association sought an amendment to exclude auto repair shops. The committee passed the bill as amended to Appropriations and placed it on call. SB 1119, by Senator Padilla, would impose child-safety requirements on AI chatbots, including risk assessments, crisis-response protocols, parental controls, limits on time and data use, reporting, audits, and a private right of action. The bill was driven by testimony from the mother of a teenager who died by suicide after prolonged chatbot interactions; industry and business groups opposed or sought amendments, citing overlap with recent law, vague standards, and prescriptive design mandates. Members expressed strong support for the bill’s goals while urging tighter definitions, and the bill was moved on a roll call vote and placed on call.

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• There is no congressional authorization There is no congressional authorization for<02:31:21.600
• in<02:44:38.720> 2021, Defense Authorization Act in 2021, Defense Authorization Act in 2021
• The $35 million that it authorizes for The $35 million that it authorizes for impact<02:49:11.760>
• The authority for SOCOM, combined with the authority for the Defense Intelligence Enterprise and the
• within<05:45:24.638> the There is total authority within the There is total authority

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• As we are reviewing our bills, primary witnesses in support must be those accompanying the author or
• I want to thank the author for bringing this measure forward, and I do appreciate the work that the IOUs
• Thank you to the author, and thank you for the question to my colleague.
• The second bucket of work we did was really, okay, now that we've authorized the procurement, can we
• But beyond that, I think we... ...authorize this and take a vote on it next week.

Summary: The committee first heard AB 1026 by Assembly Member Wilson, which would require investor-owned utilities to provide clearer front-end information and follow more consistent timelines for post-entitlement energization applications tied to housing projects. The author and supporters from the Housing Action Coalition and Mission Housing said utility delays can hold up approved housing, add costs, and create uncertainty, and they argued the bill would align utility processes with recent state efforts to streamline local permitting. PG&E and Southern California Edison opposed the bill, saying existing CPUC timelines and the ongoing energization rulemaking already address the issue, that the bill could be duplicative or premature, and that some proposed timelines were too short. The committee discussed the bill’s relationship to the CPUC’s September 2024 decision, and AB 1026 was ultimately approved on a 15-0 vote, with the consent calendar also passing. The second half of the hearing was the committee’s annual oversight hearing on electric reliability. Representatives from the CPUC, CEC, CAISO, and DWR reviewed lessons from the 2020 and 2022 heat emergencies, emphasizing that California has since added significant resources, improved planning, and created backstop programs such as the strategic reliability reserve. They said the summer 2025 outlook is cautiously optimistic, with no expected shortfalls under traditional planning conditions and a projected surplus, though wildfire and extreme heat remain risks. The agencies also described major changes in planning and operations, including more battery storage, updated resource adequacy rules, expanded transmission planning, and reforms to the interconnection queue. Members asked about data center load, Diablo Canyon’s future, the strategic reliability reserve, demand response, wildfire mitigation costs, affordability, and regional market expansion. Witnesses said data center demand is a major variable but can be managed through better forecasting, flexible service arrangements, and siting in areas with existing capacity; they also said firm clean resources remain valuable while planning continues around Diablo Canyon’s scheduled retirement. On affordability, they said the agencies try to balance reliability with least-cost procurement, and that new resources can lower market prices even as they require upfront investment. CAISO also highlighted the value of the Western Energy Imbalance Market and the planned day-ahead market, saying regional coordination improves both reliability and cost savings.

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• Nathan Bond, and even Davis. Lois Graham is RCA for today; she's sitting in for Lisa Larsen.
• These proposed amendments authorize court intervention based on vexatious conduct in a single case and
• The court's authority to seal records is limited.
• to seal records and the Legislature's exclusive authority to exempt them. records from the public's
• It was authorized for 9, but now that it has a few years of operation under its belt, it's clear that

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• construction contracts, not always, we require the contractor to post both payment and performance bonds
• The glass supplier that we were going to purchase the glass from could not post bonds like that, which
• purchase the glass from that glass provider and then we could rely on the contractor's payment of bonds
• c><00:41:58.560> of rely on the contractor's payment of rely on the contractor's payment of bonds
• But in order to do that, we bonds. Okay.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• The ME charges that for the authorization letter.
• But if they're not on parole, TDCJ has no authority.
• of up to 48 hours after bond has been posted for repeat offenders.
• It opens up this authority to any peace officer.
• I do have a question for the bill's author. Will stop that.

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2777 by Representative Rose, which would bar the death penalty for defendants who can prove by clear and convincing evidence that they had schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and active psychotic symptoms at the time of the offense. Rose said the bill would still hold defendants accountable through life without parole, would save money by avoiding lengthy capital litigation, and would address cases where severe mental illness was not adequately considered. Supporters from NAMI Texas, the Catholic bishops, and a forensic psychologist said the bill is narrowly tailored, consistent with neuroscience and moral principles, and would prevent executions of people whose psychosis substantially impaired reality testing. Committee members questioned how the bill interacts with existing competency and insanity law, whether the diagnosis is sufficiently defined, and whether the statute requires active psychosis at the time of the offense. An opponent argued the death penalty should remain available for juries to decide in all cases. The bill was left pending. The committee then heard House Bill 1221 by Representative Lozano, which would raise the cap on pretrial intervention program fees from $500 to $1,200. Lozano and a district attorney witness said the increase is needed because program costs have risen and the fees help make diversion programs self-sustaining, allowing first-time or low-level offenders to complete rehabilitation and potentially obtain expunction. Opponents from the Texas Fair Defense Project argued the higher fee could make diversion unaffordable for indigent defendants and undermine an important alternative to incarceration, especially where related supervision and monitoring costs already add up. Members discussed whether the fee applies only to PTI participants, how payment plans and waivers work, and whether ability to pay should be addressed more explicitly. The bill was left pending. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1738 by Representative Jones, which would repeal Penal Code Section 21.06 and related Health and Safety Code references concerning homosexual conduct. Jones said the law is unconstitutional under Lawrence v. Texas, remains harmful on the books, and has led to confusion and unnecessary costs even though it is unenforceable. Supporters said the bill simply removes outdated language and protects civil liberties, while opponents from Texas Values argued the statute still serves as a statement that homosexual conduct is unacceptable and should remain as a warning, even if unenforceable. Members debated whether the law’s remaining language is merely symbolic or still harmful, and whether other criminal statutes already cover conduct such as prostitution, incest, and offenses involving minors. The bill was left pending after testimony.

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• to enter into lending the authority to enter into lending programs<00:58:14.079> based<00:58:
• Does the government have a just authority to take dollars from one set of people and put them towards
• Does the government have a just authority to take dollars from one set of people and put them towards
• the executive director of authorizing the executive director of the<02:15:20.639> Department<
• agents regulated by article bail bonding agents regulated by article 23<02:15:40.800> of<02:15

Keywords: 981, all

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• Adopted as part of the 2024 budget act remain in effect, authorizing statewide reductions intended to
• request every few years, we recommend the legislature adopt provisional language in the budget act authorizing
• Our voter-approved $800 million bond positions us to grow our facilities in tandem with program expansion
• That's why we do have a bill out there for a bond, but there are needs at campuses to be able to serve

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And before Representative Carvalho left the State House, he did one important thing: he created this bond
• A bond bill for the construction of the center.
• earmark, and I'm going to look to the commissioners that are elected to help me with this, and/or a bond

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission approved the minutes from its March 11 meeting after a motion by Jeannie Costa and a second by Senator Michael Brady, with members noting a few possible corrections to attendance and wording. The meeting then focused on updates about the commission’s timeline and funding. Staff reported that an amendment to extend the commission’s deadline from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027 was filed in the Fair Share budget but was not accepted, and members discussed pursuing the extension through other budget vehicles, including the regular budget, a supplemental budget, or other legislation. Commissioners also discussed the need to fill a vacancy left by Julius Brito and to potentially extend the deadline for appointing new commissioners. A substantial portion of the meeting was devoted to brainstorming the commission’s community engagement plan for the proposed Cape Verdean Culture Center. Members revisited a three-part approach involving site visits, traditional listening sessions, and outreach at existing Cape Verdean events, while also emphasizing historical accuracy, youth engagement, visibility, and regional collaboration. Commissioners suggested using surveys, canvassing, social media, a website, and other digital tools to reach people across the diaspora, including those unable to attend in person. Several members recommended specific locations and institutions for engagement, including New Bedford, Brockton, Boston, Cape Cod, and Rhode Island, with references to museums, historical societies, clubs, and cultural organizations already doing related work. Testimony and comments also addressed funding and organizational structure for the future center. Legislators described possible funding sources such as House and Senate earmarks, a bond bill, and a nonprofit structure that could later support fundraising and operations. Members discussed examples from other cultural institutions, including the Holocaust Museum, the African American History Museum, and the Haitian Toussaint Louverture Cultural Center, as models for governance and public support. The group also raised the possibility of future collaboration with the Cape Verdean government and institutions in Cabo Verde, though one member urged waiting until after upcoming elections there before making formal contacts. No additional votes were taken beyond approving the minutes and adjourning the meeting.

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• But with respect to PFM, we look to them, for instance, for assistance with bond issues... ...with respect
• to PFM, we look to them, for instance, for assistance with bond issues when our board elects to issue
• bonds on behalf of our campuses.

Summary: The review subcommittee met to consider a supplemental agenda, methods of finance, an alternative delivery project, discretionary grants, and a large slate of construction, out-of-state, and in-state contracts. The supplemental item was a $2.6 million out-of-state contract with Tyler Technologies for a mobile app that would let citizens access state services through a single sign-on, initially for DFA vehicle and licensing services, with possible expansion to other agencies. Members also reviewed five methods of finance, including University of Arkansas projects for roof and cooling tower replacements, a new $100 million academic classroom building at U of A Fayetteville, a police department renovation at UA Fort Smith, and a boiler/chiller replacement at Hope-Texarkana. Questions focused on project timing, why some items were being reviewed after work had begun, and the high estimated cost of the Fayetteville classroom building; DFA explained that projects under $250,000 are not reviewed and that the larger project was still in design and would later seek a guaranteed maximum price. The committee also reviewed two DHS discretionary grants: one for targeted youth advocacy in southwest Arkansas and another adding $582,000 for family-centered treatment training and implementation. In the services contract section, members discussed construction-related contracts, including an ASMSA electrical scope increase tied to three-phase power requirements and the U of A Fayetteville architect contract for the classroom building. Out-of-state contracts included major items such as ACT Education’s $17 million amendment to provide required pre-ACT testing for 9th and 10th graders, a $12.5 million DFA contract for rural health transformation grant management, DHS’s $16.5 million EBT services contract with updated chip-card and fraud-prevention features, and ADH’s special procurement for the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey. The committee also reviewed U of A system consulting contracts for financial advisory and sponsorship strategy work, with university officials saying the outside expertise was needed for specialized planning and revenue-generation efforts. In-state contracts covered corrections reentry services, nursing board investigations, foster care and child welfare services, DHS office janitorial work, emergency management radio system expansion, veterans’ home nursing staffing, and UAMS grants consulting. A lengthy exchange centered on the Department of Corrections’ reentry housing contract, with members pressing officials about vacant beds and urging fuller use of the program, while corrections staff said placements depend on screening and eligibility. Another discussion addressed the balance between out-of-state and in-state contracting, with a member noting the large dollar volume going to out-of-state vendors and asking whether Arkansas vendors receive any preference; State Procurement said current law does not allow an in-state preference. The committee approved the supplemental agenda, the methods of finance, the alternative delivery project, the discretionary grants, and the contract lists, and then received routine reports and an emergency action report before adjourning.

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• be fighting with Senate Democrats, in particular Senator Murphy, and the relationship that we've bonded
• be fighting with Senate Democrats, in particular Senator Murphy, and the relationship that we've bonded
• And we did that with transportation, with bonding, and the data structure bill or the data centers bill

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• third reading of House Bill 341, Senate Draft 2, relating to the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds
• third reading of House Bill 341, Senate Draft 2, relating to the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds
• third reading of House Bill 341, Senate Draft 2, relating to the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• I have Senate File 4920 and I have a A2 authors' amendment, which should be in your packets.
• I don't feel competent to sort of overrule his authority on that question.
• ...authority on that question.
• <00:58:48.040> funding through the state bonded funding through the state bonded funding improvement
• answered at some point when the author answered at some point when the author of<01:36:16.640>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'd like to thank the author of this bill for listening to comments so far.
• commercial uses as the local zoning authority.
• Glad to work with the author some more. Thank you, Chair, for the time. I appreciate it.
• Glad to work with the author some more. Thank you, Mr. Bear. Next up will be Sarah Larson.
• <01:17:47.560> some it glad to work with the author some it glad to work with the author some

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Um appreciate that and on as an author.
• Any final comments from our authors? >> Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Any final comments from our authors? >> Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Would do have an authorized amendment.
• short-term thinking and trauma bonding short-term thinking and trauma bonding or<01:00:09.680>

Bills: HF3465, HF3782, HF4075, HF391, HF3946, HF2976, HF3350

Keywords: theft, vulnerable adults, public safety, penalties, Minnesota statutes, chemical irritants, law enforcement, transparency, building owners, tenant rights, notification, remediation, firearm restrictions, domestic violence, court orders, criminal convictions, firearms prohibition, gun surrender, order for protection, protective order