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• a review to see how competent this person is, is a court-ordered individual that does that, um, evaluation
• annual report that includes cost comparisons across different models of care, enabling legislators to evaluate
• providers are not only available, but also help rigorous standards of transparency and outcome-based evaluations
• In my experience, we often see clients who are repeatedly having to be evaluated for competency because
• Uh, it also required HHSC to procure for an impact evaluation.

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• We work hard to help departments and agencies with their personnel management and performance evaluation
• with going through a necessary re-evaluation of American priorities and spending?
• I certainly think that we should make sure that we're evaluating people for the skills that are appropriate
• interfering with our ability to do their job, then that's worth discussing, but otherwise we need to evaluate
• We need to evaluate people based on the performance objectives of their role.

Keywords: nominations, Scott Cooper, Eric Ulan, federal workforce, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Management and Budget, accountability, collective bargaining

Summary: The committee convened to discuss the nominations of Scott Cooper for Director of the Office of Personnel Management and Eric Ulan for Deputy Director at the Office of Management and Budget. This meeting highlighted the critical roles both positions play in managing the federal workforce, which comprises over two million civilian employees. Concerns were raised regarding the current administration's approach to federal employment, citing issues like mass firings and the undermining of collective bargaining rights. Members expressed the need for better accountability and transparency within the federal system, emphasizing the importance of attracting talented public servants.

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• I know that we have to look at that plan on a five-year basis and evaluate the... progress made and evaluate
• know from the retail public utility level, it is something that we have a continuing obligation to evaluate
• I think it would also be difficult for TCEQ when they're evaluating the creation applications to include
• TCEQ has evaluated water conservation. ...plans that were based on projected water use, and so they could

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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• flexibility for districts and instructional personnel by authorizing districts to design personnel evaluations
• but requires student performance to make up half of the evaluation, establishes a three-year teacher's
• We strike out, we change it from one-third to one-half when we're talking about the performance evaluation
• want to ask the rationale behind us moving it from one-third to one-half when we based our teacher evaluation
• instance, school districts could choose to measure growth from PM1 to PM3 or use other measures to evaluate

Summary: The Committee on Fiscal Policy considered several bills and reported all of them favorably. SB 70-24, on state planning and budgeting, was presented as a modernization of the long-range planning program to simplify reporting, remove outdated measures, and focus on key data points and outcomes; it passed without opposition. CS/SB 166, on administrative efficiency in public schools, made broad changes to school accountability and operations, including lowering the stakes of certain student assessments, giving districts more flexibility on evaluations, contracts, certification, calendars, facilities, and VPK oversight. Two amendments were adopted: one clarifying that Title I funds may be used for STEM services, and another refining how advanced degrees count on salary schedules. The bill passed favorably after testimony both supporting and opposing the changes, with supporters emphasizing flexibility and opponents raising concerns about teacher evaluation and instructional practice. CS/SB 164, on vessel accountability, was described as a measure to address derelict and at-risk vessels by improving owner identification, creating a free long-term anchoring permit program, increasing penalties, and authorizing grants for local governments in the FWC prevention program. It received support from marine industry groups and was reported favorably. CS/SB 472, on education and correctional facilities for licensed professions, would allow inmates to receive credit toward licensure for qualifying coursework; a strike-all amendment added coordination with DBPR and professional boards. The bill drew support from criminal justice, business, and policy groups and passed unanimously. The committee spent the most time on CS/SB 438, on food and hemp products. Senator Burton and co-sponsor Senator Davis argued the bill was needed to regulate intoxicating hemp products, restrict child-appealing packaging and signage, ban synthetic hemp products, cap THC content in edibles and beverages, and require hemp beverages to be sold through alcohol-style distribution channels. Supporters, including alcohol distributors and some public safety advocates, said the bill would improve testing, labeling, and consumer protection. Opponents, including hemp retailers, farmers, and libertarian advocates, argued it would harm small businesses, reduce consumer choice, and push sales to the black market. After extensive debate, the bill was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, senators requested to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on tab five, and the committee adjourned.

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• As far as the PUC, for step one, they'll evaluate the system-wide new capacity after 2026.
• On its own, dispatchability is an insufficient and potentially misleading criterion for evaluating new
• Do we do anything at the state level to evaluate or track the utilization of AI in the underwriting process
• So we collect information regarding rating models to see what TDI considers in their evaluation of a
• Please supply that to me and the guys regarding how we're evaluating a model for underwriting.

Bills: SB388, SB455, SB917, SB925, SB1006

Keywords: dispatchable generation, electricity, natural gas, ERCOT, energy credits, utilities regulation, renewable energy, arbitration, insurance contracts, surplus lines, Texas law, insurance policy, boiler inspection, boiler safety, inspection report deadline, certificate inspection, authorized inspector, inspection agency, Health and Safety Code, board of boiler rules

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• should provide real-time information so the public can see what their input has brought and can evaluate
• He said the public can see in real time when a permit has been done and evaluate it, because they are
• have<00:07:27.560> the<00:07:27.720> public<00:07:28.000> can<00:07:28.240> evaluate
• <00:07:29.240> because have the public can evaluate because have the public can evaluate because

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The other two properties had to do with historical evaluations that had to be done as part of CEQA.
• So I think you really have to seriously evaluate: do you have the sufficient team and capabilities to
• If you find that some groups get more than other groups, do you evaluate that and reach out to other
• In addition, the department hasn't articulated a clear plan for how it would evaluate the success of
• Where are you at evaluating? I mean, I'm not...

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• As the committee evaluates this issue, an important related question is how cities ensure that water
• Evaluate the effectiveness of current surveillance, monitoring, and control efforts by the Texas Animal
• We would use the information we gather to perform epidemiological evaluations.
• We continue to evaluate our processes to ensure applications are reviewed as efficiently as possible
• , with protestants advocating for broader evaluations.

Summary: During the meeting, legislative members discussed the practice of municipalities diverting water and sewer revenues to their general funds, which impacts infrastructure maintenance and project delays. Vice Chair Sparks proposed limiting public testimony to two minutes, which was adopted without objection. The committee heard from various witnesses, including Perry Fowler from the Texas Water Infrastructure Network, who emphasized that utility revenues should primarily support water services and that transfers should be transparent and justified. He noted that many utilities face financial pressures that could hinder infrastructure projects. Larry French from the Texas Public Policy Foundation highlighted the significant financial impact of water loss and general fund transfers, estimating the annual loss at $1.5 billion. He argued that these transfers can create disincentives for municipalities to address water loss issues. Brian Butcher, Assistant City Manager of Sugar Land, defended the city's cost allocation model for general fund transfers, asserting that they are necessary for equitable service provision and operational efficiency. The committee also discussed the implications of rising construction costs and the need for better procurement processes to ensure effective use of taxpayer dollars. The second part of the meeting focused on the New World Screwworm and the state's preparedness to manage potential infestations. Dudley Hoskins from the USDA outlined the federal response efforts and the importance of collaboration with state agencies. He emphasized the need for ongoing surveillance and the production of sterile flies to combat the pest. Dr. Philip Kaufman from Texas A&M discussed the historical context of the screwworm and the challenges posed by its potential reintroduction, urging proactive management strategies among livestock producers. The committee acknowledged the need for increased resources and research to effectively address the threat of the screwworm.

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• <00:30:25.200> Um<00:30:25.919> we We evaluated all the different models that were
• out there across the country, and we evaluated whether the potential for replication in New Hampshire
• all the different models that evaluated all the different models that were<00:31:02.399> out<
• whether the potential for evaluated whether the potential for replication<00:31:07.520> in<00
• As the Association of Counties evaluates As the Association of Counties evaluates where<00:34:09.839

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee to study long-term managed care met to approve the prior meeting minutes, with a clarification that “OB3” referred to the “one big beautiful bill.” The minutes were then approved. Chair Jim Kofalt outlined the day’s agenda, which included testimony from the Granite State Home Health and Hospice Association, the New Hampshire Association of Counties, and later DHHS. He also noted that future meetings were expected soon and that the meetings were being livestreamed on YouTube. Granite State Home Health and Hospice Association, represented by Kellyanne Totten and Amy Moore, urged inclusive planning and a cautious, phased approach if managed care is considered. They emphasized that home care providers are not uniform, with different licensing and service models, and said any pilot should include varied provider types, rural and southern regions, and agencies of different sizes. They warned that workforce shortages, inflation, and a possible 9% CMS cut to Medicare home health payments could force agencies to reduce service areas or service types. They also said the 2023 Medicaid CFI rate increase has begun to lose its effect. In response to questions, they said the rural health transformation fund may help with planning and telehealth but likely cannot be used directly for rates or recruitment/retention. They also described the New England Home Care Nurse Residency Program, a Department of Labor grant, as a way to bring new registered nurses into home care with added training and school partnerships. The New Hampshire Association of Counties, through county nursing home administrators Craig Labore and David Ross, revisited the earlier Step Two managed care discussions from 2016-2018. They said prior consultants found the long-term services and supports system was underfunded and needed investment to stabilize providers and expand community-based care. They argued the same concerns remain today and said a managed model would jeopardize the Medicaid quality incentive payment program and, for county nursing homes, the proportionate share payment program. Their testimony was generally opposed to moving forward with managed long-term services and supports without significant additional funding and safeguards.

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• <00:38:51.920> They up and down with re-evaluations.
• They up and down with re-evaluations.
• So I think it's much more evaluation.
• This, it was suggested, that you would put in re-evaluation. Maybe that's useful.
• <00:51:16.240> I re-evaluation. Maybe that's useful. I re-evaluation.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• know that flown we have not evaluated know that flown we have not evaluated any<03:57:31.359>
• and we this evaluation happened and we determined<03:57:49.199> that<03:57:49.520> there
• We need to finish evaluating the study that was done by DHHS, look at our work in the last two years,
• We need to finish evaluating the study that was done by DHHS, look at our work in the last two years,
• We need to finish evaluating the study that was done by DHHS, look at our work in the last two years,

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• importance of public notice and participation in the permitting process and asks the department to evaluate
• If evaluations are incomplete, inadequate, or important information is ignored, the consequences will
• the complete disclosure, without redactions, of the full body of available information has been evaluated
• As a certified residential appraiser, I'm also asking that a full evaluation by a panel of certified
• And a process... ...so that economic impacts to Louisiana property owners are evaluated as thoroughly

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• like to suggest to the author to consider adding an amendment to ensure that with regard to HCD's evaluation
• of transferring existing mortgages or their interest rates to new homes, this evaluation should be informed
• to suggest to the author to consider adding an amendment to ensure that with regard to the HCD's evaluation
• This evaluation should be informed by mortgage industry stakeholder input.
• We're still evaluating the bill as amended by the committee.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It broadens and clarifies how domestic violence claims are proven and evaluated, using...
• It broadens and clarifies how domestic violence claims are proven and evaluated, using, using, Cases.
• It broadens and clarifies how domestic violence claims are proven and evaluated, using a preponderance
• The court did not fully evaluate strangulation, coercive control, suicidal or filicidal ideation, and
• This bill gives courts the tools to recognize risk earlier, to evaluate danger more completely, and to

Bills: HB2495, HB2557, HB2594, HB2615, HB2800, HB2861, HB2862, HB2931, HB2995, HB4042, HB4070, HB4117, HB4136

Keywords: vulnerable adults, sentencing, felonies, criminal justice, enhanced penalties, medical records, patient rights, healthcare access, privacy, healthcare providers, timeliness, address confidentiality, domestic violence, privacy protection, voter registration, court proceedings, parenting time, supervised visitation, family court, high-risk cases

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• We investigate our clients' cases so that Texas courts may fairly evaluate whether there are constitutional
• Or is there like a re-evaluation of the So in that fact scenario where, um, DA gets newly elected, I
• Ombudsman is a separate state agency that was created in 2007 for the purpose of investigating, evaluating
• I do think there are basic core correctional practices that the agency needs to re-evaluate. really do
• the counties saw that the backlog, counties across across the state started re-assessing and re-evaluating

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• The phase two is actually evaluating what the required items are that need to be given attention to or
• Specifically, the SERS evaluates eight specific structural elements that are critical to the building's
• the life expectancy of each of these eight condominium elements that was visually inspected, an evaluation
• Of the information reported to us, DBPR evaluated the median SERS cost, which reflects the midpoint of
• , Often by non-condominium properties and provides for an evaluation against damages that would be caused

Summary: The committee held an informational hearing on condominiums, focusing on recent statutory changes, building safety, reserve studies, inspections, insurance, and related enforcement issues. Pete Dunbar, speaking for the Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, reviewed the evolution of Florida’s condominium law and recommended several refinements, including allowing boards to levy special assessments and borrow for post-inspection repairs, easing termination when repair costs exceed value, clarifying treatment of nonresidential condominiums, strengthening recall procedures, clarifying reserve and inspection standards, addressing conflicts of interest, improving electronic participation, and cleaning up notice and disclosure requirements. He also suggested revising insurance provisions so a third coverage option could be used more effectively. Ron Liseca and engineer Mr. Noguera explained the milestone inspection and Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SERS) process, emphasizing that milestone inspections assess structural deterioration while SERS estimates long-term repair and reserve funding needs. They described the 25- and 30-year inspection timelines, the lack of a central statewide database, and the practical challenges of finding qualified professionals and educating associations. Secretary Melanie Griffin said DBPR oversees 27,750 condominium associations, has increased outreach and complaint resolution, and has seen a 39% increase in complaints this fiscal year. She reported that about 11,270 associations self-reported buildings three stories or higher, and that as of early February DBPR had received 4,096 SERS completion submissions after follow-up outreach, with a median reported SERS cost of $6,000, though she cautioned that much of the optional data is unreliable. Emilio Rodriguez, a contractor, stressed the cost and capacity challenges facing associations and contractors, warning that some projects are delayed by board disputes, legal challenges, and a shortage of qualified labor, which can lead to higher assessments and repeated repairs. Members asked about enforcement, insurance availability, coastal deterioration, sinking and foundation issues, and private provider conflicts of interest. Witnesses generally supported more uniform standards, better local and state coordination, and possible tighter oversight of private providers, while cautioning against frequent statutory changes that could add confusion. In closing discussion, members highlighted the burden on older residents and fixed-income owners, the need to keep communities habitable, and the importance of clearer allocation of assessments and stronger board accountability.

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• On the next slide, you'll see some background on the 2011 joint LESC and LFC evaluation about the SEG
• say you may see typically your pool of candidates coming from principals at schools, and a recent evaluation
• at-risk kids, wouldn't anybody that is not up to grade level, and we talked about not being able to evaluate
• Kids, wouldn't anybody that is not up to grade level, and we talked about not being able to evaluate,
• outcomes. objectives and operate within legislative intent was also part of this portion of the evaluation

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• The inspection report would now include recommendations for more detailed investigations and evaluation
• The inspection report would now include recommendations for more detailed investigations and evaluation
• tax-reverted dams, and Eagle may require an owner of low-hazard dams to submit a comprehensive evaluation

Summary: The Senate Committee on Energy and Environment met with 13 members present, approved the June 4, 2026 minutes, and took up Senate Bill 947, which concerns dam registration, inspections, and related enforcement. The committee discussed a substitute that made technical changes and implementation adjustments, including lower registration fees for counties with multiple dams, extending registration validity from five to ten years, allowing conditional permits, giving EGLE flexibility to modify deficiency schedules, and adding provisions related to inspection reports and low-hazard dam evaluations. Members also raised an unresolved issue involving FERC preemption and hydroelectric dams; the chair and EGLE said that issue would continue to be worked on, likely through the floor process. Public testimony cards were read in support from a range of environmental and policy groups and individuals. The committee adopted the S-1 substitute 13-0 and then reported SB 947 to the floor on an 8-3 vote with two passes. The committee then considered Senate Bill 627, which also had been heard previously. No additional questions were raised, and testimony cards were read in support from several organizations, including the Michigan Environmental Council, Sierra Club, the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum, and the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The committee voted to report SB 627 to the floor with the recommendation that it pass, and the bill was reported on an 11-1 vote with one pass. Finally, the committee took testimony only on House Bill 4361, sponsored by Representative Green, which would direct the Public Service Commission to create a rule allowing utilities broader vegetation management within rights-of-way to improve grid reliability. Representative Green and Thumb Electric Cooperative’s Kevin Mazur testified that the bill would reduce outages, improve safety, and align statutory standards with existing utility practices. Several senators raised concerns that the language was too broad and could allow extensive tree removal, harming property owners, local control, tree canopy, and environmental and health interests; others said utilities already have similar authority and emphasized reliability and homeowner coordination. The committee did not take action on HB 4361 and adjourned after reading in testimony cards from utilities, environmental groups, and others both supporting and opposing the bill.

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• To memorialize Congress to re-evaluate and redraw flood maps and systems upon 50% completion of the Comite
• SCR 62 by Senator Hodges urges the Department of Transportation and Development to evaluate impediments
• Senator Hodges worked with the Secretary of DOTD on this Senate resolution, urging them to evaluate impediments

Bills: HB410, HR310, HR314, HR316, HR317, HR321, HR275, HR276, HR279, HR282, HR286, HR289, HR292, HR295, HR302, HR319, HR307, HR273, SCR59, SCR61, SCR62, SCR68, SCR69, SCR70, SCR54, SCR55, SCR64, SCR75, HCR32, HB776, HB42, HB119, HB159, HB302, HB1017, HB1028, SB217, SB283, HB953, SB208, HR74, HB998, HB901, HR20, HCR65, HCR71, HCR98, HB284, HB306, HB341, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB603, HB605, HB614, HB625, HB646, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1191, HB1240, HB1255, SB82, SB89, SB97, SB123, SB237, HB36, HB74, HB75, HB258, HB259, HB414, HB459, HB784, HB848, HB956, HB1095, HB1220, HB1252, SB469, SB479

Keywords: recording, privacy, notification, direct conversation, law enforcement, first responder, penalties, oil and gas, orphan wells, inactive wells, shut-in wells, marginal wells, plugging and abandonment, well decommissioning, site remediation, site restoration, Oilfield Site Restoration, OSR program, financial security, bonding

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, the pledge, and a national anthem performance, then moved through several personal privileges and recognitions. Members welcomed a student cancer survivor and entrepreneur, Bella of Brave Bella Bead Company, and also recognized a new legislative assistant, a page leaving for college, and a resolution honoring National Mississippi River Day. The chamber also received conference committee reports and enrollment reports, and returned some previously failed measures to the calendar, including H.R. 119 and H.B. 410. The main floor action centered on a series of Senate concurrent resolutions, most of which were adopted overwhelmingly. These included SCR 59 on re-evaluating flood maps and insurance rates tied to the Comite River Diversion Canal, SCR 61 urging higher reimbursement for behavioral health crisis centers, SCR 62 calling for review of school-zone safety and speed limits, SCR 68 creating a blockchain and digital innovation task force, SCR 69 encouraging continued research to reduce sugarcane burning, SCR 70 supporting the Major Richard Star Act for medically retired combat-wounded veterans, SCR 54 supporting the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act, SCR 55 designating the Peggy Martin Rose as the official state rose, SCR 64 creating a construction manager-at-risk task force, SCR 75 studying a Louisiana maneuvers museum and trail, and SCR 80 creating a task force on the minimum foundation program and long-term teacher pay funding. Most passed with little or no opposition, with SCR 84 on earthquake seismic activity in several parishes amended to adjust task force membership before final adoption. The House also heard a personal privilege statement honoring the late Ponder P.C. Clinton Jr., a noted Black farmer, cattleman, and community leader in Shreveport’s Cedar Grove neighborhood, and expressed condolences to his family. Later, members received a hurricane-season reminder from Rep. Jay Galle about disaster response procedures and the need to work through parish emergency offices. The transcript ends as the House moves into additional concurrent resolutions returned from the Senate with amendments.

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• If you apply by the deadline before you get re-evaluated, I'd like to get an independent group to re-evaluate
• After so many days, they would evaluate who turned it in. and they would pick out after the request the

Bills: SB185, SB194, SB72

Keywords: veterinary medicine, veterinarian-client-patient relationship, prescription refills, animal care, regulatory compliance, agriculture authority, eminent domain, property rights, tax exemption, agriculture center, medical cannabis, cannabis license, integrated facility license, Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, AMCC, medical marijuana, dispensary, cultivation, processing, license appeal