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• Uh, before that, for the past 5 years, I was our assigned narcotics prosecutor.

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• notification requirement if a public school does not have a nurse, school counselor, or librarian assigned

Bills: HB178, HB1551, HB1939, HB2040, HB2354, HB2674, HB3029, HB3460, HB3631, HB3662, HB5201, HB5381, HB178

Keywords: Texas education, public schools, curriculum, social studies, high school graduation requirements, State Board of Education, Education Code, ethnic studies, world history, world geography, U.S. history, government, economics, personal financial literacy, free enterprise, religious literature, Hebrew Scriptures, Old Testament, New Testament, ninth grade

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• We had six bills left and six members of the committee, so I've been trying to keep track of who I assign

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Senate State and Local Government Committee reconvened and reviewed the status of several bills. The chair said bill 1377 could not be acted on until the House finished work on campaign finance bill 2156, and bill 1535 likely would not be ready because of unresolved concerns from Representative Davis and planned meetings with Highway Patrol and BCI. The committee therefore focused on bill 1601, which dealt with when the Attorney General may refuse or revoke special assistant attorney general appointments for certain state offices and entities. Members debated the policy and constitutional implications of the bill, including whether it was solving a real problem or creating a potential conflict, and whether statewide elected officials and independent bodies should have their own counsel. After testimony from the Chief Deputy Attorney General clarifying current law and the appropriations process, the committee amended the bill to add the Ethics Commission to the list of entities and to narrow the affected offices to the Governor, State Auditor, and Ethics Commission. The committee also changed one provision from “and” to “or” to clarify the standard for refusal or revocation. The committee then approved the bill as amended on a 6-0 vote and designated Senator Braunberger as the carrier. The chair said the committee would not meet the next morning and would instead reconvene the following week at the call of the chair.

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• by Leo Villalobos relating to providing a delay in the implementation of certain changes to the assignment

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• by Leo Villalobos relating to the providing a delay in implementation of certain changes to the assignment

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• One of the practitioners made it clear that many of these who are on Medicaid, once they are assigned

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, and several introductions recognizing visitors and groups in the gallery, including Moffitt Cancer Center for “Moffitt Day,” students from Lakeland Christian School, representatives from the space industry for Space Day, Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity members, licensed investigators, and local delegations from Groveland, Polk County, Auburndale, and the College of the Florida Keys. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar with Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 112, relating to children with developmental disabilities. Senator Harrell presented the bill as a major autism-focused measure aimed at earlier diagnosis and expanded services. The bill would expand autism screening and referral grants, extend Early Steps services to age four with a federal waiver, designate the University of Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment as a coordinating research hub, create grants for autism-focused charter schools and summer programs, and establish a microcredential for teachers, health workers, and daycare workers serving children with autism. Senators Davis, Jones, Osgood, Duma, and Wright spoke in support while raising concerns about provider recruitment, Medicaid managed care coverage, the need for technology and research, and the importance of early intervention and adult services. Harrell closed by saying the bill was only “step one,” addressed provider and funding questions, and emphasized research and statewide coordination. The Senate passed CS/CS/SB 112 by a vote of 38-0 and then adopted a motion to waive the rules and immediately certify the bill to the House. Senators also co-introduced Senate Resolution 1856 honoring the life and legacy of Senator Geraldine Thompson, with 38 co-introducers recorded. In addition, Senate Bill 1324 by Senator Simon was withdrawn from further consideration, and the Senate adjourned until the following Wednesday.

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• One of the practitioners made it clear that many of these who are on Medicaid, once they are assigned

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, doctor-of-the-day recognition, and a series of introductions honoring visitors and groups in the galleries, including Moffitt Cancer Center, students from Lakeland Christian School, space industry guests, Kappa Alpha Psi, the Florida Association of Licensed Investigators, and others. Senators also made announcements about local delegations visiting the Capitol and a session wellness competition. The chamber then took up CS/CS/SB 112, relating to children with developmental disabilities. Senator Harrell presented the bill as a major autism-focused measure that would expand screening and referral grants, extend Early Steps services through age four with a federal waiver, designate the University of Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment as a statewide hub for research and coordination, create grants for autism-focused summer programs and charter school models, and establish a microcredential for workers who serve children with autism. Senators Davis, Jones, Osgood, Duma, Wright, and others supported the bill while raising concerns about provider shortages, Medicaid managed care coverage, the need for better recruitment incentives, and the importance of research into causes and treatments. Harrell responded that services would be covered under new contracts, Medicaid would provide coverage, the University of Florida would develop the online credential with a stipend incentive, and the bill was a first step in a broader effort that should also address adults on the spectrum. The Senate passed CS/CS/SB 112 unanimously, 38-0, and then adopted a motion to immediately certify the bill to the House. The chamber also adopted Senate Resolution 1856 by publication, honoring the life and legacy of Senator Geraldine Thompson, with 38 co-introducers recorded. In addition, SB 1324 by Senator Simon was withdrawn from further consideration, and the Senate adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

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• HB 1181 by Raymond relating to the assignment of certain retired and former judge, judges and justices

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• of residence by a voter refer to the committee on elections HB 1181 by Raymond relating to the assignment

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• There's a fee to assign. Taylor Swift stuff, and we had bipartisan support on that.
• There's a fee to assign.
• There's a fee to assign.
• There's a fee to assign.
• There's a fee to assign.

Bills: SF1750, HF4250, HF3938, HF3904, HF3642

Keywords: common interest community, CIC, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, planned community, cooperative, unit owner, association board, declarant, declarant control, special declarant rights, assessment lien, foreclosure, late fees, fines, attorney fees, resale disclosure, annual report, maintenance plan

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• initiative foundations also have various ways that they verify the identity of the individual who is assigned
• the identity of the individual<00:20:05.520><c> who</c><00:20:05.760><c> is</c><00:20:05.919><c> assigned
• </c><00:20:06.400><c> this</c><00:20:06.559><c> and</c><00:20:06.799><c> I</c> individual who is assigned
• to this and I individual who is assigned to this and I think<00:20:07.039><c> that's</c><00:20:07.360
• Chair and Representative Zeleznikar, we don't assign the appropriations.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• the<01:16:28.960><c> future</c><01:16:29.679><c> is</c><01:16:30.000><c> now</c><01:16:30.159><c> assigned
• </c><01:16:30.560><c> the</c><01:16:30.800><c> same</c> the future is now assigned the same the future
• is now assigned the same value<01:16:31.199><c> in</c><01:16:31.520><c> today's</c><01:16:31.840><c>
• And so this commission, this legislature, is going to need to assign someone, you know, in a workforce
• And so this commission, this legislature, is going to need to assign someone, you know, in a workforce

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• There are a couple bills out there that haven't been assigned.
• I don't know if we could get them assigned or not. We'll see. Okay, so stand by.
• 34.159><c> been</c> couple bills out there that haven't been couple bills out there that haven't been assigned
• 49:35.040><c> if</c><01:49:35.199><c> we</c><01:49:35.360><c> could</c><01:49:35.440><c> get</c> assigned
• I don't know if we could get assigned.

Bills: HB0002, HB0022

Keywords: building permits, local government, residential construction, permit timelines, code compliance, municipal officers, recall election, petition requirements, local governance, voter participation, 916, all

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• of other duties would render, Stevens knows that the Constitution also permits the legislature to assign
• the Secretary of State and the Texas Development Board other duties, to assign notaries public such
• duties as prescribed by law, to assign duties to county clerks and sheriffs.
• of Maverick relating to the eligibility of certain retired or former district court judges for assignment
• Bottom line is all this amendment does is allow tactical medics who are assigned to SWAT teams and engagement

Bills: HJR175, HJR88, HB21, HB49, HB216, HB346, HB573, HB565, HB954, HB1953, HB2686, HB1441, HB2734, HB1650, HB3161, HB2876, HB3185, HB3388, HB2761, HB3233, HB 1186, HB1534, HB5506, HB5129, HB3619, HB778, HB2867, HB3221, HB3672, HB2434, HB4903, HB3687, HB3675, HB4609, HB4582, HB4921, HB3866, HB3901, HB4534, HB2446, HB3984, HB700, HB4012, HB4491, HB4088, HB229, HB4234, HB722, HB4136, HB4105, HB4413, HB170, HB551, HB2858, HB3053, HB3142, HB3180, HB3722, HB2200, HB1794, HB1784, HB1581, HB2530, HB4308, HB1896, HB2974, HB3359, HB4580, HB2458, HB2215, HB3332, HB2278, HB3015, HB3151, HB1368, HCR9, HCR40, HB5138, SB17, HB4944, HB2284, HB3421, SB1569, SB2420, SB1968, SB2351, SB2544, SB1490, SB1349, SB1568, SB2776, HB3531, HB2149, HB4327, HB3158, HB3717, HB4520, SB888, SB552, HB3138, HB3704, HB2921, HB4853, HB4506, HB3892, HJR161, HJR175, HJR88, HB1937, HB3334, HB5444, HB5137, HB361, HB321, HB5447, HB464, HB678, HB2294, HB4172, HB3225, HB1769, HB5394, HB1837, HB1787, HB2271, HB2440, HB5134, HB5149, HB2151, HB2073, HB2186, HB2025, HB1936, HB1777, HB1663, HB 1306, HB 1290, HB1527, HB4802, HB3462, HB2963, HB2462, HB2560, HB644, HB2725, HB2621, HB2588, HB1443, HB1403, HB3032, HB1557, HB1664, HB2811, HB2088, HB2598, HB3062, HB3134, HB3940, HB4027, HB4097, HB4862, HB4170, HB4157, HB4205, HB4279, HB4377, HB4838, HB5424, HB5294, HB4870, HB4763, HB5639, HB4112, HB2275, HB1677, HB5014, HB3848, HB3797, HB3727, HB3709, HB3177, HB3057, HB4176, HB4202, HB2180, HB3528, HB3658, HB21, HB49, HB216, HB346, HB573, HB565, HB954, HB1953, HB2686, HB1441, HB2734, HB1650, HB3161, HB2876, HB3185, HB3388, HB2761, HB3233, HB 1186, HB1534, HB5506, HB5129, HB3619, HB778, HB2867, HB3221, HB3672, HB2434, HB4903, HB3687, HB3675, HB4609, HB4582, HB4921, HB3866, HB3901, HB4534, HB2446, HB3984, HB700, HB4012, HB4491, HB4088, HB229, HB4234, HB722, HB4136, HB4105, HB4413, HB170, HB551, HB2858, HB3053, HB3142, HB3180, HB3722, HB2200, HB1794, HB1784, HB1581, HB2530, HB4308, HB1896, HB2974, HB3359, HB4580, HB2458, HB2215, HB3332, HB2278, HB3015, HB3151, HB1368, HCR76, HCR127, HCR9, HCR40

Keywords: constitutional amendment, medium of exchange, currency rights, digital currency, financial autonomy, tax exemption, rainwater harvesting, graywater system, local government, ad valorem taxation, housing finance, multifamily residential, low income, audit requirements, affordable housing, development bonds, oil waste, gas waste, liability, treatment processes

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• the report that we were $47 million short on the lapses that the departments who, you know, were assigned
• the report that we were $47 million short on the lapses that the departments who, you know, were assigned
• who<01:47:15.880><c> you</c><01:47:16.000><c> know</c><01:47:16.159><c> were</c><01:47:16.400><c> assigned
• </c> who you know were assigned who you know were assigned lapses lapses lapses um<01:47:20.320><c> that

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met on March 28 for a Health and Human Services Oversight Committee meeting, approved the draft minutes from February 21, and then received updates from DHHS on the sudden termination of about $80 million in federal COVID-era funding. Commissioner Lori Weaver and Trisha Tilly said the funding had been expected to continue through September 2026, but an email ending it immediately created a 15-month budget gap. They explained that most of the money supported public health work, especially epidemiology, laboratory capacity, data systems, community health workers, outbreak response, and some behavioral health supports. DHHS said it had notified contractors, was reassessing which activities could continue, and had managed to avoid layoffs for its 20 affected staff by shifting funding sources, though some contract lab staff had to leave and some work would stop or be put on hold. Senators and representatives asked about impacts on labs, staffing, and the state budget lapse, and DHHS said the water lab and testing supplies would be affected and that the department was trying to backfill where possible with other federal funds. The committee then heard a maternal mortality report from the Maternal Mortality Review Committee. Alison Power and Caroline Naami explained that the MMRC reviews maternal deaths to identify contributing factors and make recommendations, and that it had completed one CDC grant and received another five years of funding. For 2023, the state recorded five pregnancy-associated deaths, including three from overdose, two from cardiovascular causes, and one homicide; the share of deaths related to substance use fell from 62.5% in 2022 to 40% in 2023. Over the 2019–2023 period, half of pregnancy-related deaths were due to overdose, most occurred postpartum, and many involved Medicaid recipients, transportation or financial barriers, and deaths at home. The committee said mental health and substance use remained the main drivers of maternal mortality, but that 79% of pregnancy-related deaths in the five-year aggregate were considered preventable. Presenters highlighted recommendations and ongoing interventions, including expanding Medicaid coverage through one year postpartum, strengthening behavioral health access, partnering with the Department of Corrections on care for pregnant and postpartum women, and continuing clinical education through the Northern New England Perinatal Quality Improvement Network. Members asked why the maternal mortality rate had declined in recent years; staff said the 2021 spike was tied to the pandemic and that recent declines likely reflected both that spike and the impact of interventions, though the small number of cases makes trends hard to interpret. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.

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• We all know, right, the line in like contracts that say other duties as assigned gets very long.
• We all know, right, the line in like contracts that say other duties as assigned gets very long.
• 47.119><c> as</c> like contracts that say other duties as like contracts that say other duties as assigned
• :55:49.119><c> Um,</c><00:55:49.599><c> I</c><00:55:49.920><c> just</c><00:55:50.640><c> get</c> assigned
• Um, I just get assigned gets very long.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• After one of the questions on the assignment, that kind of flabbergasted me, it said, if you were a white
• My kid was given an assignment where he learned that systematic race systems, and it specifically spells
• My kid was given an assignment where he learned that systematic race systems, and it specifically spells
• My kid was given an assignment where he learned that systematic race systems, and it specifically spells
• The rest of their time was spent in their assigned committees.

Bills: HF29, HF921, HF922, HF1048, HF1049

Keywords: railroad, infrastructure, transportation funding, environmental remediation, capital investment, HF921, tax increment financing, TIF, excess tax increment, school district aid, levy adjustment, property tax levy, education finance, Minnesota education aid, decertification, local government finance, school funding formula, state aid reduction, referendum equalization aid, debt service equalization

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• things like perpetration of physical and sexual assault, programming needs, gender expression, the assigned
• things like perpetration of physical and sexual assault, programming needs, gender expression, the assigned
• programming needs gender expression<01:27:09.760><c> um</c><01:27:10.320><c> the</c><01:27:10.639><c> assigned
• </c><01:27:11.119><c> security</c><01:27:12.080><c> uh</c> expression um the assigned security uh expression
• um the assigned security uh levels<01:27:13.480><c> um</c><01:27:14.480><c> and</c><01:27:14.719><c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The rest of their time was spent on their assigned committees during these full-day committees.
• > the rest of their time was spent on the rest of their time was spent on their<00:10:01.600><c> assigned
• /c><00:10:02.040><c> committees</c><00:10:03.040><c> during</c><00:10:03.360><c> these</c> their assigned
• committees during these their assigned committees during these full<00:10:03.800><c> day</c><00:10:04.000
• provided to students, whether students felt lucky with a particular teacher they were provided or assigned

Keywords: 1183, house

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• the first step in running the model is to calculate what we call allocable resources that will be assigned
• whether or not to include the research and comprehensive universities in the same funding pool or assign
• universities in the same funding<00:45:51.280><c> pool</c><00:45:52.200><c> or</c><00:45:52.320><c> assign
• <00:45:52.720><c> them</c><00:45:53.120><c> to</c><00:45:53.240><c> different</c> funding pool or assign
• them to different funding pool or assign them to different separate<00:45:54.560><c> funding</c><00:

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Postsecondary Education Committee held its first-ever meeting and first meeting of the session, with Chairman Tipton outlining committee procedures, attendance rules, and the process for submitting committee substitutes. After a roll call confirmed full attendance, the committee heard a presentation from Senator David Givens on the history and purpose of Kentucky’s performance-based funding model for postsecondary education. Givens said the model was created to replace an older “shares” approach that distributed funds based largely on prior-year allocations, and argued the new system better aligns funding with student success and the state’s long-term educational attainment goals. Council for Postsecondary Education President Aaron Thompson and CPE staff then explained the model in more detail. They said the system was designed to address long-standing funding disparities among institutions, reward outcomes such as degrees, credit-hour progression, and completion in high-demand fields, and support the state’s “60 by 30” goal of having 60% of Kentuckians hold a postsecondary credential by 2030. Thompson said Kentucky is now at 56.2% attainment, above the national average, and highlighted gains in graduation and retention rates, lower student borrowing, and improved completion outcomes. He also emphasized that the model is part of a broader strategy that includes affordability, adult learners, low-income students, and wrap-around support services. CPE staff described the work group process that developed and periodically revises the model, noting that the General Assembly created the framework in House Bill 303 and later enacted Senate Bill 153 and Senate Bill 191 to codify changes. They explained that in 2016 the legislature carved out about 5% of institutional budgets, roughly $43 million, to be redistributed through the new model, and that the model has been reviewed every three years with changes made each time. Recent revisions included increasing the student-success weight, adding a premium for low-income students, creating a premium for adult learners, and redefining underrepresented students as first-generation college students. No votes were taken at this meeting, and the committee adjourned after the informational presentation and discussion.