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• You know, the elderly parole program is a really good program.
• I'm very supportive of the elderly parole program.
• Again, we cannot have, as data has shown with car rebates and electrifying cars, wealthy zip codes be
• The Senate bill had to do with creating neighborhood pilot programs, whole neighborhood pilot programs
• , the CASA program, our shared loves and passions.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It reduces the complexity of opening new tastings.
• Our car must have been booted.
• And I went to the event, and several hours later when I returned to my car, there was a boot on my car
• When I returned to my car, I was shocked. I couldn't find a boot on my car.
• This is a new compact.

Bills: HB589, HB705, HB1842, HB1874, HB2349, HB2614, HB2827, HB3012, HB3214, HB3308, HB3385, HB3529

Keywords: cosmetology, licensure, interstate compact, state regulations, public safety, workforce mobility, charitable raffles, nonprofit, wildlife conservation, ticket sales, fundraising, master electrician, electrical work, occupational licensing, work scope, Texas law, Texas Real Estate Commission, TREC, real estate broker, sales agent

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• You think that may be an accurate assessment? That may be an accurate assessment. Sure.
• Can teach to the new generation of officers that are coming.
• Sure, kind of that program...
• programs at participating public institutions. programs and participating public technical colleges
• Key program components include skills assessments... ...Program components include skills assessments

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• However, the bad news is really this.
• Meanwhile, those new innovative products or, you know, new formulations would be available potentially
• Meanwhile, those new innovative products or, you know, new formulations would be available potentially
• Sixty-two new fire stations—that is how many new stations the LA Fire Department needs to install.
• This is a new emerging technology.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Health and new and services.
• SB 1350, outdoor-based therapy programs, grants.
• He was taken out of his car at gunpoint and zip-tied.
• SB 1373, appropriation, summer youth employment program.
• SB 1391, stress management pilot program, SB 1391, stress management pilot program.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• We've never had a legislative hearing to properly assess this risk.
• Not so much through the awarding of new charters.
• This bill does not seek to regulate personal AVs or your personal car that has...
• Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico.
• Chair, and the dangers of having anyone outside of you controlling your car.

Bills: HB1540, HB3837, HB5571, SB370, SB2425

Keywords: government review, Texas Sunset Act, regulatory oversight, agencies, sunset provisions, autonomous vehicles, regulation, safety, criminal offense, Autonomous Vehicle Commission, registration, regulations, Level 4 automation, Level 5 automation, self-driving technology, traffic laws, permit system, collision reporting, safety standards, Automated Vehicle Commission

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• Before we draft a solicitation, we assess the landscape: what technologies or services are available,
• value. experts evaluate, assess technical quality, feasibility, and overall value.
• And the beauty of the work program at DOT allows us to advance those things in and out.
• We're not going to be able to stop this engine, put a new one in, and start up.
• We're not going to be able to stop this engine, put a new one in, and start up.

Summary: The subcommittee heard a panel on Florida’s IT procurement process from the Florida Digital Service, the Department of Management Services, and the Department of Financial Services. Witnesses walked through the procurement lifecycle, including planning, market research, solicitation, evaluation, award, implementation, and closeout, and emphasized the role of budget timing, contract managers, and subject matter experts. DMS described the state’s enterprise contracting system, noting more than 1,100 active vendor agreements, over 800 involving IT services, and the statutory requirement to request 25 quotes for certain IT purchases. DFS demonstrated the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACS), explaining how agencies upload contract and payment data and how the public can search contracts and related documents online. Members focused on accountability, transparency, and whether the state is getting the best products and vendors. Questions addressed how contracts are vetted, how technical evaluations are performed, how financial consequences are used for missed deliverables, how public records and confidential information are handled, and how the state screens vendors for foreign-concern or bad-actor issues. Witnesses said agencies rely on technical experts for evaluations, that contract terms should include measurable deliverables and meaningful financial consequences, and that agencies—not procurement staff—generally manage performance, though Florida Digital Service oversees large IT projects of $10 million or more. The committee then shifted to broader policy discussion, including Senate Bill 7026 and proposals to reorganize state IT governance. Several members argued for stronger centralization under a state CIO or similar enterprise authority, while others cautioned against abrupt restructuring and stressed the need for a transition plan. Members also raised concerns about workforce retention, consulting services, recurring project overruns, and the need for better planning and periodic monitoring. No votes were taken; the meeting ended with the chair thanking members and staff and adjourning the subcommittee.

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• Good news. Some were offered up as reductions again and others.
• But that was my concern with C E for like new building codes or new technology.
• role in both of these programs.
• Many of those are the new building techniques, the new products, the new technologies, they're the most
• So I think that that's again, new thinking we're in a new era. We're moving forward.

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• If they don't pay for that fiscal year, then they are assessed a late fee.
• And so we are getting that information for the new filings.
• I will say one last piece of happy news.
• Because, I mean, it's obviously inching up, which is good news. Yeah, it's good news.
• DMS cannot account for over 2,200 cars that are worth over $57 million.

Summary: The State Administration Budget Subcommittee met for budget day, heard agency follow-up questions, and then presented its recommended budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. Chair Lopez opened with remarks about reducing spending, emphasizing vacancy reductions and recurring savings across agencies. The recommendation eliminated 452.5 vacant positions and produced recurring savings of $57.2 million overall, while still funding selected priorities. Notable funded items included $500,000 for a new DBPR website for condominium complaints and document filing, $481.3 million for the MICEF Florida Home Program in DFS, funding for Florida PALM implementation, $330,000 for a Tampa office in the Office of Insurance Regulation, $835,000 for warehouse space for confiscated gambling machines, $821,000 for the Lottery gaming system contract, and major DMS capital and facilities funding. Lopez also criticized DMS leadership and said the secretary’s salary would be held in reserve pending answers on fleet management, remote workers, SUNCOM billing, and other issues. The committee then questioned DBPR Secretary Griffin about condominium records, structural integrity reserve studies, and milestone-inspection compliance. Members focused on how the division tracks condominiums, whether it can identify buildings with three habitable stories, and whether the current filing system can be improved to better capture building height and story count. Griffin said the division relies heavily on self-reporting and complaint-driven checks, but has updated forms to capture whether a condominium has buildings three stories or higher and has received additional submissions. Members also asked about staffing and the Miami-area office; Griffin said DBPR now has two Fort Lauderdale offices and a Doral office, with about 82% of new positions filled. Secretary Davis of the Florida Lottery also testified, defending travel to Paris and other conferences as part of industry engagement, technology research, and best-practice sharing. He said the travel was reimbursed through lottery-related organizations, described the Lottery as an enterprise fund that receives no general tax revenue, and said the agency has remained a top revenue generator nationally. Members questioned Orlando travel reimbursements and dues to the Multi-State Lottery Association, and asked for more information on how increased revenue translates into more Bright Futures scholarships. Davis said he would provide additional details. The subcommittee then unanimously passed two conforming bills. PCB SAB 25-01 removed statutory references to the legacy FLAIR accounting system in preparation for Florida PALM and was reported favorably. PCB SAB 25-02 addressed Capitol Center space after the planned House lease cancellation, declaring the governor, cabinet, and legislature permanent tenants, protecting existing space and parking allocations, giving the legislature first right of refusal on vacant space, and giving legislative leaders control over utilities in their space; it also passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned after the bills were reported favorably.

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• And we've always embraced new technology. And we've had our website since 1997.
• We oversee Enterprise, Alamo and National car rental.
• This programs I see funding for new technologies and innovation across all industry sectors.
• They are making new drugs and therapies.
• I, I don't, I don't believe that this would be a program. That would be cut.

Bills: HB 186

Keywords: public funds, lobbying activities, political subdivisions, government expenditure, transparency, local government, political subdivision, county, city, municipality, special district, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying restriction, registered lobbyist, government association, county association dues, Texas Legislature, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, Chapter 556

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• license in New York City.
• That is new. Or using the student IDs, for example, that is new.
• contract or find a new vendor?
• , Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Rhode Island and Vermont that
• ...for the School Guardian program.

Summary: The Florida Senate convened with a quorum, opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and heard several member introductions recognizing guests, interns, public servants, and a resolution honoring Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza for winning the Heisman Trophy. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar and took up a series of bills, with some measures temporarily postponed and others advanced after brief debate and, in several cases, substitution of House companions for Senate bills. The first major bill passed was CS/CS/HB 355 on health care patient protection, which requires hospitals with emergency departments to have pediatric emergency care policies, training, equipment, and a designated pediatric coordinator; it passed 36-0. The Senate also passed CS/HB 1113 on public records, expanding confidentiality protections for victims and temporarily protecting the name of a law enforcement officer who becomes a victim in the line of duty; it passed 33-4. CS/CS/HB 1085 on local government cybersecurity was amended to place the program under the Florida Digital Service and to adjust grant timing, then passed 37-0. CS/CS/HB 925 on clerks of court passed 38-0 after amendments affecting revenue retention, legal notices, traffic citation distributions, and municipal fee sharing. CS/CS/HB 679 on trademark registration modernization and CS/CS/HB 589 on septic permit timing also passed unanimously. The most extensive debate centered on CS/CS/HB 991 / SB 1334, an elections bill that would use Real ID data to verify citizenship, change voter ID rules, alter candidate qualifying requirements, and revise election administration procedures. Senators offered and debated numerous amendments on documentation fees, senior exemptions, human review versus automated systems, student and retirement-center IDs, and effective dates; most were defeated, though one amendment adding stock-trading disclosure language for candidates was adopted. The bill’s sponsor cited election-crimes reports and specific prosecutions involving non-citizens as justification for the measure, while opponents argued it could disenfranchise eligible voters, especially students and seniors. The transcript ends during continued questioning and debate on that elections bill, before final disposition is shown.

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• Other countries—Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, the U.K.
• Gun violence is nothing new to our...
• Is that because we are going to make them come too, too new to do this training?
• The ban on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines isn't new.
• The New York Post... Sen.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So we will work with them and get their car insurance either reinstated or a new policy.
• So we will work with them and get their car insurance either reinstated or a new policy so they can go
• We need new, we need more apprenticeship programs.
• When the students come here and start this program, they start to dream. They start a new life.
• So trying to figure out, how do we open up new programs and opportunities for students?

Summary: The work session focused first on Washington’s apprenticeship system, especially building trades programs and support services. Labor and Industries staff explained how registered apprenticeship works in the state, including the role of the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, the requirements for paid on-the-job training and classroom instruction, and the difference between apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship. Panelists emphasized that apprenticeship is tied to actual jobs and training agents, and that many waitlists reflect a shortage of job openings and employer participation rather than a lack of interest. They also discussed youth apprenticeship, the growth of apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs, and the use of Career Bridge and L&I’s database to help people find programs. Representatives asked whether the state should expand apprenticeship programs and how people can find openings. Speakers said more programs alone would not solve the backlog without more employers signing on as training agents and more apprenticeship utilization on projects. The panel also highlighted the Constructed Career Initiative, a grant-funded navigation and support program that helps people enter and stay in building trades apprenticeships through outreach, case management, and wraparound aid such as transportation, tools, and work clothes. A related nonprofit, Build Up, described similar support services, including prison-based boot and PPE programs and assistance for reentry participants. The panel said these services are especially important because apprentices often face unstable income, housing, food, and transportation barriers. The panel also discussed House Bill 2084 and the new Construction Training Pathway Oversight Committee, which is examining construction training in correctional facilities and how to create clearer pathways from prison-based training to apprenticeship, college, or work. Speakers said the committee is still in its early stages and will report to the legislature. The session ended with committee members thanking the panel and noting the importance of support services and referral networks for apprentices. The meeting then resumed at Renton Technical College, where college leaders and faculty discussed serving non-traditional students. The college reported strong enrollment growth, a median student age of 30, a diverse student body, and high job placement rates, while also noting significant budget cuts and program reductions from the prior year. Health care and early childhood education programs were highlighted, including efforts to expand access through hybrid scheduling, evening and Saturday classes, Spanish-language offerings, and in-person wraparound support for admissions, financial aid, and registration. Faculty said these changes were driven by student data and were aimed at helping working parents, English learners, and other non-traditional students complete credentials and enter family-wage careers.

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• implications, particularly just on land use in general, but industrial siding not just with solar, but the new
• As the insurer for Breckinridge County Fiscal Court, Ko's property and casualty insurance program has
• insurance program has provided legal<00:04:28.800> counsel<00:04:29.199> for<00:04:29.440
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• <03:21:54.800> New market my friends from the new New market my friends from the new New Hampshire
• highest increase in the nation, surpassing New Mexico, New York, and Colorado.
• highest increase in the nation, surpassing New Mexico, New York, and Colorado.
• On the tax question, New Hampshire Housing had contracted with Urban3 Group to do some assessments around
• On the tax question, New Hampshire Housing had contracted with Urban3 Group to do some assessments around

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Housing Committee heard testimony on HB 577, a bill to expand accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in New Hampshire. The sponsor and supporters described the state’s housing shortage and argued the bill would make it easier for property owners to build ADUs by right, up to 950 square feet, either attached or detached, while still requiring compliance with building codes, septic/water limits, and other local requirements. Supporters said the measure would help seniors age in place, provide housing for young adults, caregivers, and workers, and make better use of existing property such as garages and barns. Representative Reed raised concern that removing language related to short-term rentals could allow ADUs to be used for that purpose rather than long-term housing. The sponsor said he was open to clarifying language on short-term rentals, and another witness explained that current law already allows municipalities some choice on ingress/egress requirements, while the bill would standardize that and leave the design choice to the property owner. Several supportive witnesses followed, including the New Hampshire Home Builders Association, the New Hampshire Association of Realtors, the Business and Industry Association, AARP, Housing Action New Hampshire, 603 Forward, and New Hampshire Youth Movement. They emphasized affordability, property rights, workforce housing, intergenerational living, and the need for statewide consistency. A Derry resident testified that his existing garage space could be converted into an ADU under HB 577, but current local rules prevent that because it is detached; he said the bill would let him rent it affordably. Supporters also argued that ADUs can increase property values and help homeowners cover mortgages and taxes. In opposition, the New Hampshire Municipal Association said the bill would impose a local zoning mandate, could add density pressure on already stressed infrastructure, and did not guarantee that new units would be affordable or workforce housing. No vote or final committee action was taken in the excerpt.

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• And so that is what we're speaking to in this area: rehabilitation programming, meaning the programs
• So TDCJ provides programming, the school district provides programming, and some of the programming is
• Program waiting for a spot to open up in that program, but what we found is that some insufficient strategic
• assess payment or loss.
• new tool.

Bills: SB552, SB1099, SB1124, SB1208, SB1372, SB1506, SB1667, SB1804, SB1806, SB1870, SB1936, SB1937, SB2180, SB2405, SB2569, SB2570, SB1646

Keywords: community supervision, criminal justice, illegal alien, deferred adjudication, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, SB 1099, undocumented immigrant, unauthorized immigrant, immigration status, felony sentencing enhancement, criminal penalty increase, Texas Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, affirmative finding, judgment finding, deportation, public safety, immigration enforcement, sentencing reform, felony offense

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• He was going to get hit by a car.
• of our program to change.
• Like another program.
• This program, that's not the pain.
• not a criticism of those programs, but because of the way our program is built and our design, we don't

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held its fourth public hearing of the 2025-2026 session on bills dealing with involuntary commitment and access to addiction treatment, especially proposals to move Section 35 civil commitments away from jails and prisons and into facilities licensed or approved by DPH or DMH. Chairs Velis and Domb framed the hearing as a discussion of how to support people in crisis with compassion, while also warning against using involuntary commitment as a way to remove unhoused people from public view. The hearing also touched on related concerns about discharge practices, treatment capacity, and the need for a broader continuum of care. Testimony split largely along two themes. Addiction researcher Keith Humphreys argued that many people enter treatment under pressure, that involuntary treatment can be ethically justified in the face of overdose risk, but that it should not be mandated unless high-quality services exist first; he emphasized the need for inpatient care when someone is a grave danger, followed by case management and outpatient support. MAMH’s Kate Alicante supported the bill, saying Massachusetts is the only state that commits people with substance use conditions to jails or prisons and that carceral settings add trauma and stigma; she pointed to prior legislative steps, including the Section 35 commission and the planned closure of DOC’s MESAC facility, as evidence that the Commonwealth is moving toward health-based settings. A major portion of the hearing focused on Stony Brook, a sheriff-run stabilization and treatment center in Hampden County. Boston City Councilor John Fitzgerald, several committee members, and multiple people in recovery described the facility as humane, well-run, and effective, with longer stays, medical monitoring, medication-assisted treatment, counseling, and warm handoffs to aftercare. Several witnesses said Stony Brook saved their lives or helped family members recover, and they argued that the sheriff’s office model should be expanded rather than eliminated. Others, including family members and advocates, countered that even a well-run correctional setting remains stigmatizing and that people should not be treated in facilities run by sheriffs or corrections when they have committed no crime. No vote was taken. The hearing concluded with continued testimony, including Senator Friedman’s support for Section 35 as a civil commitment tool but not in a criminal justice setting, and her separate support for a bill to speed inpatient mental health treatment.

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• IN THE PROGRAM WERE IN THE PROCESS.
• SO WITH THE NOW NEW CONDO PROGRAM, WE HAVE SEEN THAT DRAWING A LINE BETWEEN THE TWO PROGRAMS AND WHICH
• WHEN THE PROGRAM WAS FIRST PASSED DURING SPECIAL SESSION OF MAY WHEN THE PROGRAM WAS FIRST PASSED DURING
• IT IS THE BONDING FACILITY PROGRAM.
• OR WE CUT A PROGRAM, THAT WAS A SPACE LEASED IN ANTICIPATION OF HAVING ABLE FULL BUILDOUT PROGRAM IN

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And I know this is a bill that's creating a new offense.
• I drove away because I had my daughter in the car.
• Following them to a new location and robbing them.
• Without drugs, they keep their car clean.
• They rented a car and stole a license plate off a similar vehicle that looked like that car.

Bills: HB316, HB353, HB 1160, HB1414, HB1422, HB1443, HB1713, HB1789, HB1902, HB2073, HB2666, HB2695, HB316

Keywords: motor fuel, criminal offense, metering device, organized crime, Texas Penal Code, trespassing, school safety, day-care centers, education, trespass, public safety, utility employees, criminal penalties, assault, harassment, public duties, safety, law enforcement, driving offenses, license regulations

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• The truth is no new medical malpractice cases would be brought if this law is changed.
• So when I got out of the car I mean I was kind of all protective.
• Antone: So then he jumps in his car and drives off.
• cars, and they're standing there with their hands like Rep.
• I recognize law enforcement and the news got the video and they blew it up.