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• code form steel. code form steel.
• It's in Texas.
• It's in Texas.
• It's in Texas.
• Um Texas is the one and >> It's in Texas.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• The fact of the matter is the Arizona Rangers are a 501(c)(3) under IRS code. That's federal.
• I'm a former Assistant United States Attorney out of the Western District of Texas.
• I'm a former assistant United States attorney out of the Western District of Texas.
• I'm a former assistant United States attorney out of the Western District of Texas.
• I'd ask you to look toward Arizona Administrative Code, Section R13-4-106, subsection C.

Bills: SB1048, SB1071, SB1092, SB1314, SB1391, SB1400, SB1401, SB1452

Keywords: juvenile services, Coconino county, rehabilitation, detox center, financial appropriation, Arizona Rangers, statutory repeal, security, state law, regulatory changes, probation, dangerous crimes, children, Arizona Revised Statutes, criminal justice, juvenile offenses, appropriations, salary increase, corrections, public safety

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• out, and I had some really great conversations, um, with Senator Hall about this, but no child in Texas
• because their parents affirmed or or misgendered them, um, and the only this is the only instance in code
• neglect will be dismissed, um, so I think it's much safer to define what abuse is, and every single Texas
• The reality were the rates of gun deaths amongst Texas teens have more than doubled in the past decade

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• Susan was born on September 4, 1954, in Hughes Springs, Texas, to Robert Bob H. Traylor and J.
• Currently, thanks to Senator Mills a few years ago, he implemented a water score in my district, and
• We can have lousy, lousy, lousy water that is brown and disgusting, but they will have an A score because
• The intent of this resolution is to put a weight on the quality of actual water more than the quality
• The intent of this resolution is to put a weight on the quality of actual water more than the quality

Bills: SCR12, HB221, HB509, HCR58, HB75, HB1222, SB121, SB312, SB348, SB485, SCR9, SCR58, SB65, SB215, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB514, HCR54, HCR79, HCR87, HCR94, HCR104, HCR32, HB944, HB17, HB41, HB73, HB223, HB244, HB410, HB750, HB759, HB906, HB966, HB1006, HB1009, HB1086, HB1107, HB1112, HB1215, HB1242, SB208, SB217, SB283, SB387, SB389, SB401, SB408, SB469, HB74, HB119, HB368, HB414, HB552, HB732, HB776, HB848, HB870, HB953, HB956, HB1236, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB78, SB149, SB274, SB300, SB341, SB382, SB441, SB449, HB134, HB210, HB258, HB359, HB468, HB784, HB1117

Keywords: logging, recognition, John Keith, environment, safety, Mississippi River bridge, Trump Expressway, transportation, federal funding, Louisiana highways, injection wells, public hearing, geologic sequestration, environmental impact, public comment, Ascension Parish, state capitol, economic development, community partnership, celebration day

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, received a prayer and pledge, adopted the journal, and heard messages from the House reporting final passage of several Senate bills and concurrence in SCR 86 and 87. The chamber also observed personal privileges honoring the lives of Edith K. Kirkpatrick and Susan Ann Traylor Bidick, with family members present and a moment of silence held for Bidick. The House later refused concurrence on Senate amendments to HB 42 and HB 159. The Senate then took up a series of resolutions, most of which were adopted without objection. These included studies on energy infrastructure and modernization (SR 174, amended to add an alternative energy industry representative and a consumer advocate), breast pump Medicaid reimbursement (SR 175), digital student IDs (SR 176), lethality assessment protocols in domestic violence cases (SR 177), problem gambling prevention (SR 178), community water system grading (SR 179), condolences for Sharon Courtney (SR 180), and expansion of the Louisiana Tumor Registry (SR 181). The chamber also adopted SCR 85 honoring the Sam Houston High School Broncos baseball team after a recorded vote of 36 yeas and 8 nays. On bills returned from the House, HB 1222 on grocery initiative grants failed on final passage by a vote of 18 yeas and 19 nays. SB 312 had House amendments rejected, SB 348 and SB 485 had House amendments concurred in, and SB 121 on congressional redistricting was the subject of extensive debate over racial gerrymandering, district configuration, and expected litigation before the Senate concurred in the House amendments by 28 yeas and 10 nays. The Senate also concurred in several House concurrent resolutions, including studies or reports on flooded corn and migratory waterfowl, deer hunting with dogs in Kisatchie National Forest, support for a Senator Kennedy letter to the Fish and Wildlife Service, boating safety reporting, and subsurface data review. Finally, HB 944 creating a Women’s Health Consortium within the Department of Health was amended to address funding concerns and convert it into a more task-force-like structure, then passed 37-0 with nine coauthors. The Senate then recessed until 1:30 p.m. to continue work, including conference committee reports.

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• That would November that the water is passed a constitutional amendment which just the value of the second
• High water recharge lands, management conversation. Conservation is easements and so on.
• And and so this is what the millage rate gets apply to to determine Texas.
• Texas know the exemptions go away. But there's just too much involved in.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Currently, there is a lawsuit, Texas Currently, there is a lawsuit, Texas versus<00:52:09.839>
• c> is<00:52:42.960> successful, If Texas versus Kennedy is successful, If Texas versus Kennedy
• made no matter what happens in Texas made no matter what happens in Texas versus<00:53:24.160>
• case Texas versus Kennedy. case Texas versus Kennedy.
• If successful, Texas v.

Bills: HF3661, HF2380, HF3468, HF3483

Keywords: facial recognition, privacy, government surveillance, public safety, data protection, civil liberties, disability rights, discrimination, accommodations, employment, housing, public services, education, civil action, failure to render aid, damages, Minnesota Statutes, legal liability, trespass, civil immigration enforcement

Summary: The committee approved the minutes from February 24 and February 26. It then took up House File 3661, a bill originally authored by Representative Gomez and presented by Representative Feist, which would ban government use of facial recognition technology and be re-referred to the Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee. The committee adopted the A1 amendment, described as a technical amendment based on House Research recommendations, before hearing testimony on the bill. Representative Feist said the bill is aimed at preventing serious privacy and civil-liberties harms, including secretive surveillance, racial and gender bias, and the lack of statewide rules governing government use of facial recognition. Supportive testimony came from Chad Marlo of the ACLU, who argued the issue is bipartisan, the technology has accuracy problems, and government use is expanding against vulnerable groups. Chris Wayland of Restore the Fourth Minnesota also supported a ban, emphasizing the inability to opt out of facial recognition and the lack of standards, disclosure, and community input. Rich Newmeister urged stronger transparency measures, including agency policies and public notice in buildings using the technology. Major Spencer Baky of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office opposed an outright ban, saying facial recognition is used only as an investigative lead, not for positive identification or real-time surveillance, and that results are corroborated before use. He said the office has used the tool in hundreds of investigations and supports a statutory framework with safeguards instead of a ban. In member discussion, Representative Hudson argued a blanket ban was too broad and suggested a more targeted evidentiary approach, while Representative Moller and Representative Kurr expressed concern about misuse and the federal government's use of the technology. Representative Durant asked whether there was a current Minnesota problem and whether stakeholders and law enforcement had been involved in drafting the bill. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided, beyond adoption of the amendment and the committee’s continued consideration of HF 3661.

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• I do know that we have a specific call type code for that; it's a 15 release or a DV release, where we
• I'm usually in education, water, and agriculture.
• Code and typically deployed overseas, we're federalized.
• I have Title 10 folks right now that are deployed—three in the southern border in Texas.
• President, I think it's because it's in the employment code.

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• Then chairwoman Waters wisely its wake.
• >> Thank you, Ranking Member Waters. Mr. >> Thank you, Ranking Member Waters. Mr.
• I agree with Ranking Member Waters.
• Waters and under Republican under Mrs.
• Waters, will each control 30 minutes. I thank the Speaker.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, July 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The gentleman from Texas, Mr. design. The gentleman from Texas, Mr.
• the gentleman from Texas, Mr. Williams. the gentleman from Texas, Mr. Williams.
• from Texas is recognized. from Texas is recognized.
• from Texas is recognized. from Texas is recognized.
• from Texas is recognized. from Texas is recognized.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Board of Water Supply. In support. Kathy Mitchell, the Board of Water Supply.
• There were two code blues that almost left her dead.
• , since the insurance code is meant to regulate insurers and insurance business.
• , since the insurance code is meant to regulate insurers and insurance business.
• Food waste, on the other hand, is mostly water, which just ask.

Bills: HCR93, HCR14, HR85

Keywords: image-based sexual abuse, working group, gender-based violence, Hawaii Commission on the Status of Women, prevention efforts, survivor protections, new technologies, legal reform, HCR14, House Concurrent Resolution, perpetual easement, non-exclusive easement, state submerged lands, submerged lands, shoreline easement, drainage outfall, stormwater outfall, lagoon outfall, pipelines, Kahala Hotel & Resort

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• We are honored to have with us today Eric Johnson, the Mayor of Dallas, Texas. Go Cowboys!
• My name is Eric Johnson, and I have the honor of serving as the 60th mayor of Dallas, Texas.
• There is demand for homes in California and there is demand for homes in Texas, but Texas builds much
• Mayor, you've done a fabulous job in Texas, from crime to improving safety to focusing on home.
• And I really appreciate your service to your community and in many ways to Texas and beyond.

Keywords: affordable housing, government investment, barriers, legislative solutions, public testimony

Summary: The committee meeting focused on addressing the significant issue of affordable housing in America. Members expressed concern over the persistent barriers faced in the housing sector, despite substantial government investment aimed at alleviating these issues. It was highlighted that government interference plays a critical role in complicating the housing landscape, and discussions revolved around potential legislative approaches to mitigate these challenges. Several witnesses provided testimony, contributing to a thorough exploration of the topic.

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• kitchen had to, like, swim over the top of stoves and counters to get out of there, and then the wall of water
• young JAG officer, that's part of your annual duties: to go around and teach the law of war and the code
• So that's one thing that we need to do as a state: we need to keep lobbying our code L for assistance
• likely to stay around so that's one thing that we need to do as a state is we need to keep lobbying our code
• In Texas, the TAG advised Governor Abbott to the same effect.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Director Nominations held a confirmation hearing for John Connolly, the current Adjutant General and Director of the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA). Connolly described his background in the Army, National Guard, and military law, and outlined DEMA’s dual mission of supporting the Arizona National Guard and emergency management. He emphasized readiness, modernization of aging aircraft and facilities, growth in capabilities such as drones and electronic warfare, partnerships to restore helicopter training at Silver Bell, and stewardship of resources. He also discussed DEMA’s border-related missions, including Task Force Safe at Nogales, counter-drug operations, and use of artificial intelligence to monitor drone activity and build a common operating picture for law enforcement. Committee members questioned Connolly about his interview and vetting process, his role in emergency management, disaster response in Gila County, support for rural counties and tribes, and services for Guard members and families through the Integrated Resilience Operations Center. Several members pressed him on military discipline, lawful orders, classified information, and the distinction between war and hostilities. Senator Rogers focused on chain of command, combat readiness, and whether Connolly’s JAG background prepared him to lead a combat-oriented force; Connolly responded that his role is to provide ready forces, follow civilian authority, and ensure troops have training, equipment, and family support. He also said he had experience advising commanders and teaching lawful versus unlawful orders. A major point of contention came when members questioned Connolly about the 2021 COVID-19 vaccination mandate for the Guard and whether he had treated it as unlawful or unconstitutional. Connolly said it was a lawful order at the time and that exemption processes existed under the regulations. The hearing also turned to immigration enforcement, emergency powers, and whether the Guard should support ICE; Connolly said the Guard is a support function and would respond to a direct request through the governor, but he could not identify a specific scenario in the abstract. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing, and the committee appeared to continue its review after testimony and questioning.

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• **Chair**: Presenting for the agency is the Attorney General of Texas. Welcome!
• I ask that you continue to support them in the work that they do for Texas.
• Supreme Court against a dentist in North Texas.
• Supreme Court against a dentist in North Texas.
• I want businesses in Texas; I'm a total pro-business, free market.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• to Katherine Herring, whose Texas to Katherine Herring, whose husband,<02:31:20.479> a<02:31:
• this a littering of our criminal codes this a littering of our criminal codes with<02:52:37.359>
• <02:58:28.560> So<02:58:28.880> I like lesser criminal code cases.
• So I like lesser criminal code cases.
• , procedure in the Internal Revenue Code, procedure in the Internal Revenue Code, which<03:41:07.120

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee opened a hearing on House Bill 1067-FN, which would formalize and expand mental health courts in New Hampshire and create a grant-based funding structure for them. Representative Mark Pearson, the prime sponsor, described the bill as a bipartisan, compassionate, and cost-effective approach that would connect people with mental illness to treatment and supervision instead of incarceration, while still holding them accountable. He said the proposal was developed with input from the judicial branch, law enforcement, corrections, mental health organizations, and others, and emphasized that local courts could tailor programs to their needs. Committee members questioned the bill’s fiscal note, whether the legislature had previously studied the issue, how the program would be funded, and whether the bill should more explicitly address treatment, prevention, and data collection. Representative Buzz Sher, who helped develop the bill, explained how mental health courts work, including referral, clinical and public-safety assessments, case management, goal-setting, and graduation from the program. He said existing New Hampshire mental health courts are mostly partial and county-funded, and that the bill would formalize them, set standards, and allow grant funding. He also cited data from Georgia and New Hampshire suggesting significant savings from reduced incarceration and related costs. Members also raised concerns about due process, whether people not formally charged could be swept into the system, and whether individuals with violent offenses or domestic violence histories could be diverted inappropriately. Sher responded that only people already in the criminal justice process are eligible and that courts use safety assessments to screen out most violent cases. The committee requested that Sher file supporting financial data from other jurisdictions, and he agreed to do so. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing.

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• It's my understanding that the contracts, the labor agreements, have a code of conduct that says this
• Slope Borough's property taxing ability has allowed us to fund our own search and rescue, our own water
• Their water and sewer lines froze and broke.
• Many of them are deceased, or they're in retirement in Texas.
• watercraft, and this time of year you'll see people fishing for kings out of canoes, out of bicycles on the water

Keywords: 905, all

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• In January of 2024, I made a decision to move to Lubbock, Texas.
• In January of 2004, I made a decision to move to Lubbock, Texas.
• Twight have been fighting the move of the conservatorship to Texas.
• My Texas lawyer has read the trust stating that I have the authority to do so, and once I moved to Texas
• And then with the water protection against me, I can't work. You should run for the Senate.

Summary: The Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Elder Abuse opened by explaining it was gathering testimony on elder abuse, especially alleged misconduct involving court-appointed systems such as guardians ad litem and fiduciaries, to identify gaps in law and oversight and develop legislative fixes. The chair limited each witness’s time, asked for names and contact information for follow-up, and repeatedly noted that some allegations might warrant referral to law enforcement, the attorney general, or county attorneys if basic criminal elements were present. Several witnesses described alleged abuse in guardianship, conservatorship, and fiduciary cases. Dr. Holly Lauder said her mother, who had Alzheimer’s disease, was subjected to allegedly deficient psychological capacity evaluations that ignored treating doctors and family input, leading to a fiduciary arrangement that later resulted in neglect. Kevin Axson described his mother’s probate case, saying a guardian ad litem and conservator were appointed after a family financial dispute, that the guardian ad litem and fiduciary had little contact with his mother, and that the estate was burdened with substantial fees and a $200,000 bond requirement. Frieda Alvarado testified about a 94-year-old client, Samuel Armento, saying he was isolated, medicated without his request, and treated without dignity after a fiduciary and care team took control. Bill Chalmers, Johnny Hamilton, and Kathy Hamilton also testified about Sam Armento’s case, alleging isolation, excessive fees, conflicts of interest, and poor oversight by fiduciaries and caregivers. Other witnesses raised broader concerns about Arizona probate practices. David Redkey said he has been under a long-running conservatorship despite earning degrees and maintaining capacity, and alleged that court-appointed professionals and fiduciaries overcharged his estate and blocked efforts to terminate the arrangement. Susan Wolfe described the Peyton case, alleging that a wife’s conservatorship and related court actions led to the loss of assets, exclusion of witnesses, and large fees for a relatively small monthly care bill. Dr. Lewis Heller, an OB-GYN and disciplinary committee member, said the medical evaluations he reviewed showed the people involved were competent and that the conduct he observed was unethical and possibly criminal. Renee Self testified that she lost her role as trustee and spent large sums defending her father’s estate, alleging that the probate process stripped her father of assets and limited her access to him despite APS findings that her actions were in his best interests. No formal committee votes or legislative actions were taken in the excerpt, but members repeatedly expressed concern, asked for documents and transcripts, and indicated they would follow up with witnesses and consider stakeholder meetings to craft legislation addressing oversight, transparency, and accountability in guardianship and fiduciary systems.

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• of title 8 of the code of Alabama 1975. of title 8 of the code of Alabama 1975.
• we accidentally put used the wrong code we accidentally put used the wrong code to<01:09:56.560>
• > language we're correcting that code language we're correcting that code language >> so
• that water.
• water.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• There are also places where there's just really bad water, super salty water.
• Some of these use water, while others generate water. Overall, it is generally a neutral process.
• Or do you potentially impact sources of brackish water? I study water quite a bit as well.
• Brackish water, no.
• Generally speaking, the water that you're, not generally speaking, absolutely speaking, the water that

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• The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas, Mr.
• recognizes the gentleman from Texas, Mr. recognizes the gentleman from Texas, Mr.
• Speaker, as we say in West Texas, suns up, guns up.
• Speaker, as we say in West Texas, suns up, guns up.
• Let those who are thirsty come to the waters and drink, for you provide the water of life.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Senator Merkley and I have a bill, the No Up Code Act, that actually achieves that.
• And there is frustration with coding.
• That is responsible. for coding and it is time.
• In West Texas, the South Plains of Texas, 223 cases.
• The child has unfortunately died in the state of Texas. My question is simple.

Keywords: Michael Falkender, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, IRS, taxpayer privacy, nomination process, committee hearing

Summary: The committee convened to discuss critical issues surrounding the nomination of Michael Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. This meeting included a series of remarks from committee members who expressed divergent views on Falkender's qualifications and the implications of his appointment. Senator Wyden voiced strong opposition, arguing that Falkender represents harmful policies expected to be perpetuated under the current administration, especially concerning taxpayer privacy and IRS tactics. Meanwhile, other members defended Falkender, noting his extensive experience, including a commitment to transparency in government operations if confirmed.