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• <01:15:38.600> pollution mostly with non-point source pollution mostly with non-point source
• <01:15:45.199> to there was not a funding source to there was not a funding source to implement
• <01:17:15.800> and fund only on drinking water sources and fund only on drinking water sources
• That is very powerful information.
• The two that we're particularly pleased with are new and are on drinking water source protection.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Relating to the powers that certain non-resident seller permit holders who also hold a winery The Chair
• We do have a Source witness with TDLR if anyone has any questions.

Bills: HB2450, SB378, SB764, SB917, SB1254, SB1255

Keywords: elevator inspection, building safety, construction standards, health and safety code, regulatory requirements, SB 378, Texas Occupations Code, barbering, cosmetology, barber, cosmetologist, licensing, professional licensing, unauthorized practice, medical procedures, skin incision, dermis, injections, devices, consumer safety

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• THIS CLARIFIES THAT THE PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE EXPANDED PROPERTY INSURANCE REGARDLESS OF THE SOURCE OF
• WE BELIEVE THIS LEGISLATION TOGETHER WITH THE NATURAL LAND PURCHASE PROTECTION PROGRAM CAN BE A POWERFUL

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Sources of oil, sand, and gas.
• Their dedication is not just inspiring, it's a testament to the power of community and the spirit and

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• Uh, and a powerful tool like this needs safeguards. Um, safeguards aren't necessarily censorship.
• uh, which is that AI is a powerful tool. uh, which is that AI is a powerful tool.
• And as a user of AI, I know the power of what that is.
• I want to be that source of innovation. You guys talked about investing in research.
• Um you guys, that source of innovation.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• What makes L2 Legumes so powerful is how it inspires individuals to take action in their own yards.
• What makes L2 Legumes so powerful is how it inspires individuals to take action in their own yards.
• What makes L2 Legumes so powerful is how it inspires individuals to take action in their own yards.
• The Northeastern Regional ATV Joint Powers Board, which includes Lake, St.
• northeastern Regional ATV joint Powers northeastern Regional ATV joint Powers board<01:26:31.960

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Creator, source, hope, we pause in this moment to give thanks for the privilege and responsibility of
• In a world that pressures people to conform to unrealistic standards, authenticity is powerful.
• Through authentic storytelling and relatable content, they have built a powerful platform that uplifts
• Rest in power. Thank you, Senator, for bringing this forward.
• May heaven be ready for sequins, sharp wit, and a little divine chaos, rest in power.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• alternate means of referral for hospice program for folks that don't have next of kin or a durable power
• left trying to figure out how to admit that person in the absence of anybody next of kin or durable power
• left trying to figure out how to admit that person in the absence of anybody next of kin or durable power
• to make that choice and somebody is making it for them, that it would first be next of kin, durable power
• Because I know at schools, there has to be a master power shutoff, and you can't gate it or lock it or

Bills: HB4104, HB3722, HB3787, HB3700, HB3701, HB3310, HB3404, HB2964, HB2398, HB3024, HB3499, HB3278, HB3279, HB3645, HB3649, HB2293, HB3260, HB3176, HB3177, HB3114, HB3172, HB3322, HB3323, HB4248, HB3720, HB2210, HB1322, HB1937, HB3301, HB4107

Keywords: Oklahoma criminal law, felony classification, Class B5, Class D1, sentencing enhancement, repeat offender, domestic violence, stalking, voyeurism, peeping tom, clandestine recording, hidden camera, privacy offense, sex offender registry, Sex Offenders Registration Act, protective order violation, animal cruelty, cockfighting, dogfighting, public safety

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• Combatant commanders are calling for more air and space power capacity.
• Every single national security option the President needs. is underpinned by air and space power.
• Operations Command organization focused on global coordination. of unique capabilities against great power
• signed into law by the President, we prohibited programmatic basing decisions or programmatic sole source
• This is, in many respects, a cornerstone of our projection of power into the Indo-Pacific theater, and

Keywords: Department of Defense, nominations, Matthew Lohmeyer, Justin Overbaugh, global security, military readiness, NATO, Russia, China, defense infrastructure

Summary: The meeting was primarily focused on discussing nominations for key positions within the Department of Defense, specifically for roles such as the Undersecretary of the Air Force and the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. Senators expressed urgent concerns about global security threats, the need for robust military readiness, and the emphasis on effective collaboration with NATO allies amidst rising tensions with adversaries such as Russia and China. Several senators highlighted the challenges facing military infrastructure and defense capabilities, suggesting a critical need for improvements and investment in these areas to ensure national security.

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• I don't want to give the government more power to infringe on our rights. Thank you, good question.
• I don't want to give the government more power to infringe on our rights. Thank you, good question.
• I don't want to give the government more power to infringe on our rights. Thank you, good question.
• I don't want to give the government more power to infringe on our rights. Thank you, good question.
• Sources and I, you know, are really, you know, these cases are really important to them.

Bills: HB 1239, HB1990, HB1748, HB1749, HB2578, HB2986, HB1970, HB3163, HB2733, HB1922, HB 113, HB 1088, HB1938, HB3004, HB2637, HB2960, HB113

Keywords: public health, access to healthcare, insurance reforms, medical expenses, healthcare providers, mental health, protective custody, preliminary examination, detention period, emergency circumstances, emergency detention, legal framework, detention, healthcare, liability, landowners, nonagricultural land, trespassing, public safety, interpreters

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• the dramatic changes in the energy industry, resulting in the closure of a refinery and a coal-fired power
• So you've got a high-powered industrial park; its focus is transloading or logistics, and then you're
• here is that the advisory committee, when they're looking at applications, would also be a funding source
• You know, we lost 300 jobs at the power plant, over almost 200 at the refinery.
• I know for the power plant specifically, Mr. Chairman, it all Also has rail service.

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• counselor or case manager working with clients, you have to go out and try to find which funding source
• Whether that be Workforce Pell, Workforce Challenge, whether that be TANF, whether that be other sources
• “I don’t know that WIOA would be the best source of funding for that, but I think that’s certainly a
• “I don’t know that WIOA would be the best source of funding for that, but I think that’s certainly a
• So we're working with employers to really just find sources of funding to upskill.

Summary: The meeting focused on Arkansas’s proposed workforce system overhaul, including a combined WIOA/Perkins state plan and a package of federal waiver requests intended to consolidate workforce governance, reduce administrative costs, and redirect more funding to training and supportive services. Commerce officials said the plan would replace the current structure of 10 local workforce boards and more than 200 board members with a single statewide board and one administrative entity, while keeping local offices open and using regional business councils to preserve employer and local input. They said the state has already reduced Commerce headcount and operating costs, and that the changes would improve coordination with higher education, adult education, vocational rehabilitation, DHS, and Arkansas Industry Connect. Much of the discussion centered on the waiver package, especially the proposal to make the state board function as the local board, allow more flexible movement of funds across regions, eliminate the WIOA “last dollar” requirement for training and supportive services, create affiliate sites instead of requiring every area to maintain a comprehensive center, and relax the 14 youth program element requirement. Officials said the State Board of Workforce Development approved the waiver package 11-3 before it was submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor, and that implementation would begin only after federal approval and a closeout process, likely taking up to a year. They also described plans to streamline referrals and data sharing, expand mobile and virtual services, and use a more centralized model to improve customer service and employer engagement. Members raised repeated concerns about rural representation, local control, board composition, and whether jobs and relationships would be lost if local boards were eliminated. Commerce officials responded that local offices would remain open, some current staff could be rehired by the state, and regional business councils would help ensure local employer voice. Several members also questioned how the funding was being used, citing audit findings that only about $1.8 million to $1.9 million of roughly $14 million to $15 million in federal workforce funds had gone to training and supportive services. Officials said the reorganization could increase annual training spending to roughly $6 million to $7 million by reducing overhead, one-stop operator contracts, and board administration. The committee also discussed how the changes might support workforce training facilities, apprenticeships, child care and transportation assistance, and employer-driven training in fields such as manufacturing, health care, technology, and welding. The Division of Higher Education also briefed members on Workforce Pell. Officials explained that the new federal program would extend Pell eligibility to short-term programs, but only within narrow limits, such as 150 to 599 clock hours and 8 to 15 weeks of instruction, with additional completion and employment benchmarks. They said Arkansas is working with colleges and universities to identify programs that fit the criteria and that the governor has designated the Division of Higher Education to lead implementation. No votes were taken by the committee during this portion of the meeting.

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• You are aware of the great degree of uncertainty around that funding source, both for what will come
• that. hearing on that recently, you are aware of the great degree of uncertainty around that funding source
• the caps, which could mean that there's less funding for GGRF, that it could be a declining fund source
• I'm not familiar with what the source of funding for that project would be.
• See if they have any more details on sort of that project that you mentioned and what the funding source

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• We're a Little north of $255 million dollars right now to source that.
• But that's where that that's where the source of that number comes from.
• The source was from one of those two external accounts.
• They get $45 million a year from that source alone in Texas.
• It can only be sourced from that VA funding rate. That's where it comes.

Keywords: 914, all

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• So, I mean, this amendment changes the source of the funding for this from the general fund to the Clean
• Right now, resources obviously has and receives through the Clean Water Fund and other sources.
• Right now, resources obviously has and receives through the Clean Water Fund and other sources.
• <00:10:20.079> the Clean Water fund and other sources the Clean Water fund and other sources
• needs more help quality from a sources needs more help than<00:25:43.720> just<00:25:44.039><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Tourism is our primary revenue source in Rial County.
• The power and legitimacy of government is derived from the consent of the governed.
• This results in economic and power collapse in Texas. Thank you.
• We have heard many stories today about the life-changing power of education.
• And today you hold the power to allow them to continue chasing those dreams.

Summary: The committee heard several education bills, with most of the discussion focused on Senate Bill 1835, Senate Bill 784, Senate Bill 1049, Senate Bill 2942, and Senate Bill 2928. SB 1835 would raise from 5% to 20% the cap on nonresident students who can receive resident tuition and fees through competitive scholarships at certain regional universities in slower-growing workforce development areas, provided the schools have capacity as determined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Supporters, including West Texas A&M University, said the bill would help fill underused capacity, attract students who may stay and work in Texas, and support regional workforce needs. SB 784 would strengthen a prior law allowing peace officers’ children to transfer between public school districts for safety reasons by requiring both districts’ approval, making clear that districts of innovation are not exempt, and prohibiting tuition charges. SB 1049 would require districts and open-enrollment charters to excuse students, at a parent’s request, for religious release-time instruction for up to one hour per day and five hours per week; witnesses said the program is constitutional, voluntary, and already operating in other states and some Texas districts. Each of these bills was left pending after testimony, with no public witnesses opposing them. SB 2942 would expand and adjust the state’s adult charter high school pilot program. Senator Creighton said the bill is intended to help the estimated 7 million Texas adults without a high school diploma by removing barriers to expansion, aligning legal protections with ISDs, changing TEA’s disapproval window for expansion amendments to a 30-day period after receipt, and updating funding to reflect part-year attendance. A committee substitute kept the upper enrollment age at 50 and removed a proposed testing change. Testimony from New Heights students and leadership described the program as life-changing, emphasizing that it combines diplomas with career credentials, childcare, transportation, and other supports to help adults stabilize their families and enter better-paying work. TEA witnesses explained the expansion process and said adult charter schools are overseen by the commissioner rather than the SBOE. The committee substitute was adopted, public testimony closed, and the bill was left pending. SB 2928 would set a uniform school start date for public school districts at the third Wednesday in August, while preserving existing district-of-innovation flexibility for current DOI districts and allowing year-round systems to continue. Senator Creighton argued the bill would reduce the patchwork created by DOI exemptions, support students and families, and preserve summer employment and tourism revenue. A committee substitute was adopted. Testimony came largely from tourism, hospitality, and recreation interests, including hotel, water park, zoo, chamber of commerce, and camp representatives, who said later start dates would extend the summer travel season, improve staffing and revenue, and give students more opportunities for summer jobs and camps. Several witnesses cited large economic impacts from tourism and said early school starts reduce August business. Some senators raised concerns about charter schools being excluded and about year-round calendars, but the bill was left pending after testimony.

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• We're creating a burden funding source right now. I hear you.
• My understanding is that the only disagreement is over the funding source of the commission.
• My understanding is that the only disagreement is over the funding source of the commission.
• My understanding is that the only disagreement is over the funding source of the commission.
• <07:45:59.840> for birthing centers and other sources for birthing centers and other sources

Keywords: 10am HB 1 & HB 2, 928, house, all

Summary: The committee of conference for HB 1 and HB 2 reviewed the side-by-side budget comparison and began working through agreed and disputed items. Members first confirmed that grayed-out items were already settled and discussed a process for making later technical and intent changes, especially to true up abolished positions after additional decisions were made. They then moved through several budget sections, including judicial branch reductions, retirement systems, the Department of Justice, the Human Rights Commission, liquor enforcement, corrections, and the Department of Information Technology. Several items were agreed to or treated as settled package items, including the judicial branch position, the Department of Justice reduction, the Human Rights Commission item being held until related HB 2 language is finalized, the Housing Appeals Board being moved into the Board of Tax and Land Appeals, and the Office of Child Advocate. The committee also agreed to update the House bill language as needed based on HB 2 decisions, and to keep certain IT support rows in place unless related boards and commissions are eliminated. The effective date remained July 1, 2025, with no change. The main unresolved discussion centered on the retirement systems budget, where the Senate defended a large increase for deferred IT security and investment-function improvements, while the House argued the increase was too large and favored a back-of-the-budget cut. The Senate said the funds would support strategic IT and investment changes and would remain in the trust if cut, while the House emphasized the size of the increase and suggested a compromise. The committee ultimately retained the Senate position on retirement systems for the moment and said it would return to the issue later. On corrections and liquor enforcement, the committee described a negotiated back-of-the-budget cut structure, including a $10 million cut for corrections with some restoration of POS offices and administrative aides, and a liquor enforcement cut that was treated as part of a broader package. The Department of Safety item related to commercial enforcement and motor vehicle inspections was held for later discussion. The meeting ended with several items agreed, several held for coordination with HB 2, and some major budget questions still open.

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• That the legislative powers of government reach actions only, and not...
• Now we are allowing those teachers who have a lot of power in the classroom...
• But let me talk about the power imbalance that we have.
• That's how powerful prayer is.
• The process empowers Texas homeowners to install backup power at their homes.

Bills: SB263, SB370, SB663, SB924, SB987, SB1939, SB1937, SB1598, SB2798, SB2801, SB2580, SB2569, SB2514, SB2064, SB1940, SB1621, SB2601, SB1379, SB1376, SB1372, SB1353, SB2216, SB2166, SB2148, SB535, SB777, SB827, SB1141, SB1330, SB1352, SB1664, SB1612, SB1862, SB1936, SB1453, SB1448, SB1398, SB2137, SB2111, SB53, SB226, SB1677, SB1723, SB1839, SCR8, SB31, SB33, SB3, SB1405, SB1948, SB243, SB20, SB217, SB264, SB269, SB650, SB681, SB528, SB502, SB740, SB916, SB995, SB2581, SB3031, SB24, SB2570, SB1566, SB552, SJR1, SB646, SB379, SB1171, SB1121, SB1120, SB1061, SB1036, SB1019, SB890, SB11, SB868, SB1188, SB1254, SB2778, SB2543, SB2443, SB1333, SB1259, SB1401, SB1404, SB2139, SB2165, SB2237, SB2268, SB1202, SB1198, SB1212, SB1451, SB1470, SB1498, SB965, SB1547, SB1667, SB1818, SB1902, SB2129, SB2078, SB2069, SB1737, SB1589, SB1318, SB387, SB1150, SB1574, SB2127, SB3034, SB860, SB1278, SB263, SB370, SB663, SB924, SB987, SB1939, SB1937, SB1598, SB2798, SB2801, SB2580, SB2569, SB2514, SB2064, SB1940, SB1621, SB2601, SB1379, SB1376, SB1372, SB1353, SB2216, SB2166, SB2148, SB535, SB777, SB827, SB1141, SB1330, SB1352, SB1664, SB1612, SB1862, SB1936, SB1453, SB1448, SB1398, SB2137, SB2111, SB53, SB226, SB1677, SB1723, SB1839, SCR5, SCR32, SCR8, HB3228, HB2802, HB45, HB1318, HB5560, HB2894, HB4344, HB4238, HB2775, HB34, HB33, HB 12, HB148, HB 130, HB4273, HB4850, HB2733, HB4783, SB1833

Keywords: SB 263, Texas franchise tax, cost of goods sold, COGS, broadcasters, television broadcasting, radio broadcasting, media tax, broadcast license, FCC, 47 C.F.R. Part 73, 47 C.F.R. Part 74, film production, television production, tax deduction, margin tax, Texas Tax Code, depreciation, amortization, broadcast rights

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• <00:30:39.039> of most obvious nonpartisan source of most obvious nonpartisan source of election
• So I think in terms of the question proceeding, um, I don't see how the town wouldn't have that power
• I granted I know the school that power.
• Such points, of course, merit examination, but can preserving the power of the parties ever justify a
• of the parties ever justify a power of the parties ever justify a primary<01:01:08.160> election<

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It was to run containerized climate-controlled farms and the energy to power it, to feed not only our
• It was to run containerized climate-controlled farms and the energy to power it, to feed not only our
• it uh to feed not only our to power it uh to feed not only our community<00:37:16.320> but<00
• Funding cuts from multiple sources Funding cuts from multiple sources around<01:14:26.400> maternal
• There are no alternative sources prepared to cover this immediate financial burden.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: This joint informational briefing focused on Act 310 grants and aid, with committee members hearing one-minute testimony from organizations first in person and then by Zoom. At the outset, the chairs explained there would be no Q&A during the briefing and asked testifiers to focus on how federal cuts were affecting their work. The meeting was organized by registration number and included both neighbor island and Oʻahu applicants. Testimony centered on organizations seeking state support to offset federal funding losses or anticipated reductions. Health and social service providers described impacts from Medicaid, SNAP, ACA subsidy, Title X, and other federal changes, including Aloha Care, Community Clinic of Maui, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies, West Hawaiʻi Community Health Center, Hawaiʻi Disability Rights Center, Hawaiʻi Youth Services Network, Alcoholic Rehabilitation Services of Hawaiʻi, and Kokua Kalihi Valley. Other groups highlighted losses affecting food security, housing, disaster preparedness, and climate resilience, including the Kohala Center, Feeding Hawaiʻi Together, Hawaiian Lending and Investments, Dynamic Community Solutions, and the Pacific Tsunami Museum. Several arts, youth, and education organizations also testified, including Hawaiʻi Literacy, Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony, Honolulu Theatre for the Youth, Sounding Joy Music Therapy, Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaiʻi, Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi, Kids Hurt Too Hawaiʻi, and US Vets, each requesting funding to preserve programs and staffing. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the briefing. The only action was procedural: the chairs moved through the applicant list, limited testimony time, and then transitioned from neighbor island in-person testimony to Oʻahu and later Zoom participants.