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• Its term starts January 11, 2027.
• It's not that you have overlapping terms.
• Next on ballot 2026, 4-year term, term begins second Monday in January. January 11, 2027.
• They are not new legislative increases during the term.
• There is a limiting principle, and that's during the term.

Keywords: 914, all

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• So, if they could have put limiting.
• <00:28:45.440> of going to satisfy the feds in terms of going to satisfy the feds in terms
• looking at high risk medium risk limited looking at high risk medium risk limited risk<00:42:39.839
• <00:57:10.319> resources sure that with our limited resources sure that with our limited resources
• this report was a part of that contract. this report was a part of that contract.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The person must not have been previously convicted of a felony and must have completed all terms and
• High-risk pedophiles and rapists, long-term studies show their reconviction rates at 42%.
• Housing is very limited, especially for this population.
• Housing is very limited, especially for this population.
• Well, that's why we have a time limit. So wrap it up, please. I will.

Bills: HB2244, HB2364, HB2573, HB2749, HB2862, HB2870, HB4117, HCR2004

Keywords: evictions, judgment satisfaction, tenant rights, landlord obligations, court procedures, abortion-inducing drugs, medical abortion, pharmaceutical regulation, felonies, state law, DUI, ignition interlock, substance abuse treatment, driving privileges, alcohol education, felony conviction, misdemeanor designation, court judgment, criminal justice reform, rehabilitation

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• By the middle of the term, it exceeded 9% per annum. The term, it exceeded 9% per annum.
• And at a time when we've seen big brother bloated beyond belief in terms of budget and in terms of powers
• Um and it's dangerous in terms of um Um and it's dangerous in terms of um eroding<04:19:34.319> a<
• <04:19:57.600> of in terms of budget and in terms of in terms of budget and in terms of powers
• <04:52:40.958> health heavily invested in the long-term health heavily invested in the long-term

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• And so, yes, I think there are processes in place in terms of long-term care coming out.
• So since our age since the long-term care facility, the Office of Long-Term Care investigates these on
• I think the other is that many times we do have to hit contracts.
• And you talk about what's the term—restraint?
• So we present ALC a lot of numbers around these on-call contracts.

Summary: The Joint State Agencies committee met to approve the October 8, 2025 minutes and then held an extended hearing on the death of Zachary Moore at the Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center. DHS officials Lori McDonald, Jennifer Brise, and Melissa Weatherton described the HDC system, staffing and resident needs, and said Moore died after being held in a prone restraint for about 13 minutes, followed by a delayed chemical restraint and delayed CPR. They said the family settled a wrongful death claim for $725,000, 13 staff were terminated, the facility leadership was changed, and at least five staff had been criminally charged, with the death certificate later described as homicide and the cause of death as physiologic stress associated with struggle and prone restraint. Members pressed DHS on why the family was not kept informed, whether there was a written restraint protocol, how staff are trained, and why the agency did not have more complete information ready for the hearing. DHS said staff receive CPI restraint training, annual restraint training is mandatory, and a consultant is reviewing policies, retraining staff, and conducting a root cause analysis under a directed plan of correction from the Office of Long-Term Care. Legislators also raised broader concerns about low pay, staffing shortages, use of float and contract staff, and a waiting list of about 2,000 people for home- and community-based care. DHS said it is working on a retention and recruitment plan and a rate report for certain PASS services, but that the PASS rate study does not cover CNA pay. Several members said the incident reflected both a failure of restraint practice and a broader staffing and oversight problem. DHS acknowledged that prone restraint should not have been used, that the chemical restraint was given at the wrong time, and that multiple breakdowns occurred in supervision, communication, and equipment use. The committee also discussed whether there should be more regular independent audits of HDC policies, and DHS said it does not currently have a separate annual policy audit beyond existing oversight. At the end of the meeting, the committee asked DHS to keep it updated on recruitment, consultant reports, and to contact Moore’s mother about the communication she had been promised. The meeting adjourned without any additional formal action beyond approving the minutes.

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• Number one, it does look to limit contracts that publishers circulate with libraries so as not to prohibit
• that severely limit their use.
• Licensing terms, and those terms will be reasonable, right?
• So Connecticut said libraries may not sign contracts that have these unreasonable terms in them, right
• It was going to make office after this term when her term is completed because of extreme harassment

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused on several bills related to access to library materials, including measures addressing book bans and censorship in public and school libraries, as well as legislation on digital library collections and e-book licensing. Committee leaders said testimony would be limited to three minutes and encouraged written submissions. Early testimony from Chair Brian Murray highlighted H. 3595, which would address challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections by limiting restrictive publisher-library contract terms, protecting patron confidentiality, and creating a special legislative commission to study the issue. A large number of legislators, librarians, authors, students, publishers, and advocacy groups testified in support of the free expression bills, including H. 3594 and S. 2328, arguing that book challenges in Massachusetts disproportionately target LGBTQ+ and BIPOC titles and that librarians and educators need protection from retaliation and harassment. Witnesses described local incidents of book removals, threats, and pressure campaigns, and several said the bills would create transparent challenge procedures, keep materials available during reviews, and ensure decisions are made by trained professionals rather than political actors. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley’s office also submitted support, and multiple speakers cited national trends and Massachusetts-specific censorship attempts. Testimony on the digital access bills emphasized that e-books and audiobooks are essential for readers with disabilities, homebound patrons, students, and others who rely on accessible formats, but that current licensing terms are far more expensive and restrictive than print purchasing. Library representatives said libraries spend millions on digital content, face long wait times for popular titles, and often must repeatedly re-rent the same materials. Legal and library experts supported the proposed commission as a practical step toward fairer licensing and stronger bargaining power for libraries. The hearing ended after extensive testimony; no votes or final committee action were taken in the portion provided.

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• Public testimony will be limited to two minutes per witness. Which one is it?
• Depending, I've been under contract with properties for two years.
• I've had contracts like that and longer, by the way. I've had five years.
• It's about being concerned about it in the long term.
• And so, that's a very limited amount of time that any...

Bills: HB24, HB2015, HB2149, HB2559, HB2701, HB2797, HB3172, HB24

Keywords: zoning, public notice, local government, residential development, protests, water conservation, municipal utility districts, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, environmental regulation, groundwater management, nonconforming uses, zoning regulations, land use, property rights, municipal authority, municipal moratorium, development moratorium, property development, subdivision, site plan

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• And it is it is it's um limited on who can do that based it's um limited on who can do that based on<
• ,<02:22:14.479> um paperwork, for lack better term, um paperwork, for lack better term, um
• civil contract recognized by the state. civil contract recognized by the state.
• limited.
• <04:12:28.960> And would not limit that at all. And would not limit that at all.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• in short-term rentals, not necessarily<03:28:35.760> everybody's.
• <03:34:52.080> these that could exist limiting these that could exist limiting these ordinances
• So there are limited times that the committee meets.
• <04:05:50.399> committee<04:05:50.880> meets limited times that the committee meets limited
• <04:28:43.359> are, is, this is what the limitations are, is, this is what the limitations

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• handle long-term long-term s not to handle long-term sustained<00:45:27.760> structural<00:45
• solutions over the longer term. solutions over the longer term.
• be a question in terms of the lender. be a question in terms of the lender.
• terms of lost investment income. terms of lost investment income.
• and we all use that term.

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• The bill also changes the appointment and term of the two-year terms to correspond with the reorganization
• Importantly, this budget limits growth and recurring spending.
• These programs work, and they save the state money long term.
• , or warranty, and it is limited to those circumstances.
• The correct term would be, does this bill already do that?

Bills: HJR 99, HB 1399, HB 1400, HB 1094, HB 365, HB 1109, HB 647, HCR 35, SB 14, HB 12, HB 1522, HB 422, HB 675, HB 204, HB 748, HB 912, HJR 99, HB 1399, HB 1400, HB 1094, HB 365, HB 1109, HB 647, HCR 35, HCR 123, HCR 124, HR 57, HR 87, HR 111, HR 228, HR 230, HR 322, HR 624, HR 625, HR 626, HR 627, HR 628, HR 630, HR 631, HR 634, HR 635, HR 636, HR 637, HR 638, HR 639, HR 640, HR 645, HR 646, HR 648, HR 649, HR 651, HR 652, HR 653, HR 654, HR 664, HR 665, HR 668, HR 675, HR 676, HR 678, HR 679, HR 680, HR 683, HR 686, HR 688, HR 689, HR 694, HR 695, HR 697, HR 698, HR 699, HR 472, HR 622, HR 632, HR 633, HR 643, HR 655, HR 657, HR 660, HR 661, HR 662, HR 663, HR 667, HR 670, HR 674, HR 681, HR 682, HR 696

Keywords: animal feed, tax exemption, ad valorem taxation, retail, constitutional amendment, retail sale, tangible personal property, Texas tax code, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption, regulation, deceased transportation, HB 365

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• Those are short-term programs in our state.
• That is why you see the approach that we take in terms of taking a limited amount of money—what we think
• Maybe should not, should be addressed more near-term rather than long-term, and they're just essentially
• structure...” “...long-term apportionment program, a successful long-term apportioning program might
• This is a grant program with a three-year term.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• seats may be subject to contract modification or termination.
• seats may be subject to contracted seats may be subject to contract<00:53:41.760> modification
• terms, that would be acceptable, yes.
• seats may be subject to contract modification or termination.
• The chair's recommendation is to pass with amendments. contract modification or contract modification

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The hearing began with HB 1113, which would create an intensive mobile team pilot program in the Department of Health for chronically houseless individuals with serious brain disorders such as schizophrenia. The Department of Health Adult Mental Health Division strongly supported the bill, and written support was also submitted by several health and harm-reduction organizations. Members asked about the program’s size and coordination with existing services; the testifier said the team would use a low-caseload, 24/7 mobile model, coordinate with police, ERs, hospitals, housing, dual-diagnosis treatment, and other case-management resources, and continue serving participants even if they cycle through jail or hospital. The committee amended the bill to change the participant language from a maximum of 40 to “at least 40,” blanked out the appropriations section, deferred the effective date to July 1, 3000, and then adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass with amendments by unanimous vote in both committees. The next measure, HB 1140, would appropriate funds for DLNR to clean up homeless encampments on department lands. DLNR testified in support, saying it conducts about 22 to 24 cleanups per year and the bill would help it address homelessness statewide. Members asked whether the funds would be used to sweep people out of areas; DLNR said its practice is to give notice, allow time to leave, and then clean up what remains, with storage procedures for personal property. The department also said people still present are told to move to the county area across the road. DLNR confirmed the bill is not in the governor’s budget, though it is in the governor’s legislative package. The committee then heard HB 1486, which would make it disorderly conduct to remain or loiter within 20 feet of a bus stop without intent to use bus services. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing that criminal enforcement is not the right tool, could lead to arrests of people who are simply tired or unhoused, and could create a cycle of repeated low-level cases and constitutional issues around questioning and intent. HPD supported the bill, saying officers would generally try to get people to move first, but could also use field questioning, citations, or arrests depending on the circumstances; HPD said such incidents can be documented and later used in ACT or other mental-health interventions. A private resident testified in support, describing bus stops near her home as occupied overnight and burdening nearby residents and small businesses. Written support came from the City and County of Honolulu Mayor’s Office, and one individual opposed the bill. Members also asked about neighbor-island impacts, property handling, and whether the bill could help connect people to services; HPD said it had not consulted other counties and would follow up. Finally, the committee began hearing HB 877, which would prohibit encampments within 100 feet of the property line of a K-12 public or private school or school facility. DLNR stood on its written testimony, and the Department of the Attorney General raised concerns that the bill did not specify how violators would be removed, what would happen to property or the encampment, or whether the buffer zone applies only to public spaces. The AG suggested making violations petty misdemeanors and adding clearer definitions and due-process guidance. Members asked whether charter schools are included and whether private-property situations within the buffer zone should be clarified; the AG said public schools include charter schools and indicated the bill may need more specificity about private property and trespass situations.

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• “And so ACCESS contracts with them.
• ADOA writes the rules, contracts are written for DES, ACCESS, and they are the same contracts.
• Access, and they are the same contracts.
• Is there a limit or a cap on this credit?
• But I believe the limit is three children. Mr.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• So as far as using the term marginalized communities, this doesn't have been a term marginalized communities
• with the authority agreeing to abide by the terms of the declaration.
• , which makes experimental rates for limited geographical areas for a limited period of time.
• We'll make whatever change in terms of language that's needed.
• And with this term not being adequately defined, it becomes subjective.

Summary: The committee met and first reported favorably CS for SB 1782, which creates a new offense for dangerous excessive speeding, with support noted from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida PBA. It also reported favorably CS for SB 306, which addresses Medicaid managed care provider network access by requiring after-hours and holiday appointment availability and a minimum level of primary care participation. CS for SB 716, imposing mandatory minimum sentences for certain sexual offenses committed by registered sex offenders or predators, and CS for SB 1084, expanding protections against non-consensual dissemination of intimate images and digitally forged intimate images, were also approved. The committee then approved CS for CS for SB 1604, a corrections package that would require prepayment of court costs for certain inmate lawsuits, shorten the limitations period for confinement-condition claims, allow consecutive sentencing in some cases, and revise mental health treatment procedures in correctional settings. Members discussed constitutional concerns and access-to-courts issues, but the bill was reported favorably. CS for CS for SB 1804, which creates a capital offense for trafficking a child 12 or younger or a mentally incapacitated person for sexual exploitation, drew extensive debate and opposition from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Floridaans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty; despite objections about constitutionality and ethics, it was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for SB 1838, expanding protections for court officials against tampering, harassment, and retaliation, and CS for CS for SB 890, the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act, which creates a statewide VTE registry and requires blood clot screening and training in hospitals and care facilities. Members and public witnesses spoke in strong support of the blood clot bill, including family members and survivors. Finally, the committee reported favorably CS for SB 1252, directing FDLE to study a statewide pawn data database, CS for SB 468, increasing penalties for fleeing or eluding law enforcement and allowing vehicle impoundment, CS for SB 490, expanding off-duty concealed carry eligibility for correctional officers and correctional probation officers, and CS for SB 572, the Pam Rock Act on dangerous dogs, which was amended to refine enclosure, confiscation, euthanasia, and insurance requirements.

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• The people who are championing these bills are proudly using terms like "criminal alien" and do not look
• I strongly urge you to consider the long-term harmful implications of this bill and vote against it.
• At any time, and this would limit options for counties mandated to implement the 287(g) agreement.
• And so Texas should not get into a bad contract that will hurt our local communities.
• These are the issues that my community would benefit from long-term solutions.

Bills: HB1320, HB2012, HB2293, HB2655, HB3174, HB4108, HB4661, HB4799, HB5534, HB5580

Keywords: transportation, infrastructure, funding, state budget, public safety, child welfare, county boards, membership, local governance, public welfare, government service, social services, Texas Family Code, regulation, vendors, solicitors, roadside sales, county authority, Sweeny Hospital District, board of directors

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• Lines 1.5 through 1.8, uh, strike the requirement for applicants for a limited license to pay a fee of
• $1,500 if they are seeking a limited license only for the purposes of obtaining a dual training grant
• Uh, so do you have a is there a limit<00:22:36.240> in<00:22:36.480> the<00:22:36.640><
• of our planning that we can just terms of our planning that we can just continue<00:26:46.000> to
• <00:54:36.720> of the bulk of the work in terms of the bulk of the work in terms of convening

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up a series of “same and similar” provisions between the House and Senate higher education bills and adopted them one by one, with brief explanations from members and staff. The items included a cybersecurity addition for a doctoral degree program, Northstar Promise definitions and eligibility limits, self-loan provisions on institution eligibility and data disclosure, and dual training language requiring certificates, diplomas, or degrees to come from accredited postsecondary institutions. The committee also adopted an amendment to the private career school provisions that clarified exempt institutions remain within the act, and removed certain limited-license and renewal fees for institutions participating in dual training grants or the eligible training provider list. Each of these motions prevailed by voice vote. The committee then moved into policy differences between the House and Senate bills, beginning with emergency grants and hunger-free campus grants. Members discussed shifting funding from OHE-administered competitive grants to direct appropriations for the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State, while the Senate retained competitive grant access for private and tribal colleges and added reporting requirements. OHE Commissioner Dennis Olson said the added reporting would be an extra administrative task but raised no significant concerns. Testifiers from the University of Minnesota, Minnesota State, and the private college sector supported faster, more direct funding and described the grants as important for emergency housing, transportation, food insecurity, and other student basic needs. A LeadMN representative also supported the changes, saying campus staff and students wanted funds delivered more quickly. The committee also discussed direct admissions on R31. The Senate proposal would require public and charter high schools to participate in the direct admissions program by the 2029-2030 school year. Assistant Commissioner Wendy Robinson said OHE supports statewide expansion and that the program has improved FAFSA completion, college enrollment, and student retention in Minnesota. Members noted the bill had bipartisan support and heard from advocates such as Ed Allies and Students United. No votes were taken on the policy-difference items during this portion of the meeting, and the chair said further discussion of state grant and sexual misconduct policy differences would be held at a later hearing with additional OHE staff present.

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• State. 743 establishes a legal safeguard to address non-enforcement of election laws by allowing limited
• executes the will of the of the voters with the types of cases they choose to prioritize with their limited
• Finally, members, SB 871 limits the governor's ability to suspend provisions of the Penal Code, Code
• I am completely in favor of limitations on gifts to public officials, government employees, and what
• Specifically, the bill limits the applicability of health care provider non-competes to one year.

Keywords: legislation, Senate Joint Resolution 40, Senate Bill 871, constitutional amendment, emergency powers, governor authority, legislative oversight

Summary: The meeting focused on several crucial pieces of legislation, notably Senate Joint Resolution 40, which proposed a constitutional amendment to clarify the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the Supreme Court during emergencies. Senator Birdwell presented the resolution, emphasizing the need for legislative involvement during prolonged crises. It garnered broad support, passing with 29 votes in favor and only 1 against. Following this, Senate Bill 871, considered the enabling legislation, was also moved for discussion, with the aim of reinforcing the legislature's authority during emergencies while establishing clear guidelines for the governor's powers.

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• The contract has got to contract itself.
• <05:12:38.400> contract and then there's the long-term contract and then there's the long-term
• One term. >> One<05:18:02.718> term.<05:18:03.040> One<05:18:03.280> term.
• >> One term. One term. One term was enough. >> One term. One term.
• These are minors can't sign contracts. These are contracts. contracts. contracts.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Requiring all fees, charges, surcharges, terms, and conditions to be plainly spelled out in the contract
• Will limit exposure to new gas infrastructure.
• One such policy would be allowing utilities to sign long-term energy contracts, which would shift risks
• and in the long term.
• and in the long term.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a wide range of late-file energy bills, with much of the discussion focused on battery storage siting, gas system expansion, propane consumer protections, gas workforce safety, and a Taunton home-rule petition on water rates for manufactured housing communities. Representative Sweeney urged support for H. 4689 and H. 4690, which would impose a moratorium and setback requirements for lithium battery storage facilities, citing fire risk, proximity to homes, and environmental concerns. Several local officials and residents from Oakham, Tewksbury, and other communities described proposed battery projects near homes, schools, wetlands, and conservation land, while industry and clean-energy advocates argued the bills would effectively block storage development and conflict with state energy goals and existing fire-safety standards. The committee also heard strong support for S. 2290/H. 3547, a bill to prevent gas expansion near environmental justice communities, from environmental justice advocates, municipal officials, and clean-energy groups. Testimony emphasized rising gas bills, the cost of new pipelines, methane and health impacts, and the need to avoid locking in long-term gas infrastructure costs. Witnesses also discussed related bills on gas workforce safety, gas shut-off valves, and gas meter replacement plans, with labor representatives supporting safety-focused measures and opposing changes they said would weaken inspections, while consumer and environmental advocates argued that some utility replacement practices are unnecessarily expensive and should be reined in to reduce ratepayer costs. Other testimony included support for H. 3518 on propane gas ratepayer protections, with the witness arguing for clearer contract terms and website price disclosure, and support for S. 2652, which would authorize Taunton to create a separate water billing rate for manufactured housing communities because residents there are effectively paying higher water costs through rent due to a single master meter. No committee votes or final actions were taken during the hearing, and members mostly asked brief clarifying questions or made no comment after testimony.