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• Not only here in Texas, but across the border in Mexico, Arizona, Colorado.
• How long could you go that direction? without something significantly changing?
• Not very long. Not much longer, no sir.
• This project is a game-changer and could be part of the long-term solution in addressing our water crisis
• In the long run, and revolutionize how we address the water shortage.

Bills: SCR13 , SB1248

Committee: Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Keywords: water rights, treaty compliance, Rio Grande, agriculture, drought, international water, Texas water supply, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, TPWD, harvest reports, wildlife harvest data, public information act, open records, confidentiality, hunter privacy, angler data, game animals, game birds, fur-bearing animals, nongame animals

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• Established in Section 29 of last session's long-term care reform law, Chapter 197 of the Acts of 2024
• at all levels, ranging from their care plan to longer-term planning of the hospital itself.
• I submit that there's a close parallel here between a patient in a health care system and a resident
• The term continuing care retirement community should be defined specifically in Massachusetts General
• We had a family member receiving long-term care.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on Continuing Care Retirement Communities held a public hearing focused on studying CCRCs in Massachusetts, including their financial viability, consumer protections, oversight, entrance fee and refund policies, advertising, and procedures for closure or ownership changes. Chair Rep. Tom Stanley and co-chair Sen. Pat Jehlen opened by explaining the commission’s mandate under Chapter 197 of the Acts of 2024 and asked speakers to keep testimony brief. Several commissioners and staff also emphasized the importance of hearing directly from residents, providers, and advocates. Resident testimony largely centered on two themes: the need for stronger resident representation and the need for clearer, faster refund protections. Multiple residents urged the legislature to require resident seats on governing boards, including full voting rights on national or nonprofit boards, and to make board minutes and meetings more transparent. Several speakers described long delays in receiving entrance-fee refunds after leaving a community, with one family reporting an 18-month wait and financial hardship; they called for a one-year refund limit, vacancy-order systems, escrow or reserve protections, and state oversight or guarantee funds. One resident also argued that CCRCs should be more clearly defined in state law and possibly licensed or certified so only approved communities can market themselves as CCRCs. Providers and operators generally described CCRCs as valuable models for aging in place and emphasized transparency, resident engagement, and the benefits of nonprofit ownership. Speakers from nonprofit communities said residents often serve on boards or committees, participate in budgeting and planning, and benefit from integrated care, amenities, and financial stability. A for-profit operator also said residents receive disclosure and input, while noting that CCRCs vary widely and that consumer education is important. Commissioners echoed several recurring issues at the end of the hearing, especially the need to define what a CCRC is and to address refund timelines and information sharing. No votes were taken; the hearing concluded with notice that the next virtual meeting would be on June 23 at 10:00 a.m., and written testimony was invited by email.

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• The bill before us today would strengthen the Indian health care system by finally recognizing traditional
• They might not be going to the cardiologist outside of the Indian health care delivery system, so those
• So we... ...outside of the Indian health care delivery system.
• health status and understanding which part of that data belongs to tribal members and helping with long-term
• tribal members and helping doing long-term planning for health.

Summary: The House Health Care and Wellness Committee held public hearings on four bills and then took executive action on three measures. HB 2555 would require the Health Care Authority to apply for a Medicaid waiver to cover traditional health care practices provided through Indian Health Service, tribal, and urban Indian facilities. Supporters, including the prime sponsor, tribal health leaders, and the Health Care Authority, said the bill would recognize traditional medicine, expand access, and leverage federal funding, though HCA noted the July 1, 2026 waiver deadline and urban Indian reimbursement questions may be difficult to resolve. HB 2685 would codify tribal data sovereignty principles for state agencies, require reporting of notifiable conditions to tribal health jurisdictions, and exempt certain tribal data from public disclosure. Tribal representatives supported the bill as necessary for access, governance, and better public health planning, while the Washington Coalition for Open Government and HCA raised concerns about the breadth of the PRA exemption, undefined ownership interests, and implementation details. HB 2658 would require health carriers to submit standardized public data on behavioral health and other coverage and access metrics, with the Insurance Commissioner posting the information on a public dashboard. Supporters said the bill would improve transparency about mental health parity and help families, employers, and policymakers compare plans; opponents argued it duplicates or complicates recent parity reforms and could be misinterpreted. HB 2683 would shorten carrier credentialing timelines from 90 days to 30 days and require carriers to post billing and coverage information online. Supporters said it would reduce delays for providers and patients, while opponents warned the shorter timeline could be hard to meet and that posting information without login protections could raise privacy concerns. In executive session, the committee adopted two amendments to HB 2168, which concerns overdose mapping data, then reported the substitute bill out with a due pass recommendation by a vote of 16-1. It rejected an amendment to HB 2196 that would have extended PANDAS/PANS coverage to public and school employee plans, then advanced the substitute bill with a due pass recommendation by a vote of 15-2. Finally, the committee passed HB 2545, which would allow ambulatory surgical facilities to perform elective percutaneous coronary interventions, by a vote of 13-4, after members discussed safety, access, and cost savings.

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• Just a couple of announcements: today is Primary Care Day.
• care that is so vitally needed in our communities.
• Center. ...Southwest Care Center.
• , increasing the state's health care workforce by enacting the Immigrant Health Care Workforce Development
• Act, providing for an immigrant health care.

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• So accepting the grant, um, may be a short-term gain and a medium and long-term liability for the school
• So accepting the grant, um, may be a short-term gain and a medium and long-term liability for the school
• So accepting the grant, um, may be a short-term gain and a medium and long-term liability for the school
• So accepting the grant, um, may be a short-term gain and a medium and long-term liability for the school
• So accepting the grant, um, may be a short-term gain and a medium and long-term liability for the school

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The work session began with HB 656, as amended, which would treat federal funds received by school districts as unanticipated money unless already listed in the annual report, and would require notices and school board minutes to identify the grant and summarize any obligations attached to accepting it. Supporters said the bill was aimed at transparency so voters would understand the “strings attached” to grants, while opponents raised concerns that the amendment was new, potentially vague, and could require districts to publish lengthy or redundant information, increasing costs and administrative burden. Several members suggested alternative approaches, such as a state-level list of common grant obligations or posting grant documents online. No vote was taken, and some members argued the bill was not ready for action. The committee then moved to HB 665, which would expand eligibility for free school meals to households at up to 300% of federal poverty guidelines and use education trust fund money to cover the added cost. Representative Damon strongly supported the bill, citing food insecurity and arguing the fiscal note likely overstated costs because the bill requires at least one free meal, not necessarily both breakfast and lunch. The discussion was just beginning when the transcript ended, and no vote or final action on HB 665 was recorded in the excerpt.

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• of and cared for.
• For all the reasons that have already been stated, we feel this long-term permanent fund will provide
• And long term for our communities and the community's needs and for our SACIEAs that deliver a lifeline
• are meaningful in the long run to empowering our land grant And acequias communities in terms of being
• What the bill does also is it creates a purse for a trust fund, which would be the long-term funding,

Committee: House House Taxation & Revenue

Keywords: 996, all

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• In the long view, no nation is any healthier.
• Is that kind of the long-term plan here?
• It could be in the long term, depending on the sourcing and availability of the feedstocks that go into
• We have to move beyond a disease care system to a true healthcare system that prioritizes real food,
• But this is how the system works right now.

Bills: SB 25 , SB25 , SB314

Committee: Senate Health & Human Services

Keywords: attorney ad litem, indigent parents, parent-child relationship, legal representation, Texas Family Code, court procedures, nutrition, health standards, food labeling, education, dietary guidelines, medical education, food safety, school meals, child nutrition, food additives, public health, 1185, senate, all

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• Is </font> <font color="aaaaaa">That's long for any appearance </font> <font color="aaaaaa">forms on
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Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I just pray that as the times get long, the days get long, and the emotions get high, that we always
• ESAs, our public education system, and long-term society impacts may have.
• For after school programs, and for many, even health care.
• And it makes the problem in our education system worse, not better.
• I'm okay to be sent home forever if my district doesn't care for this bill.

Bills: SB2 , SJR36 , SB2 , SB2 , SR29 , SB2

Keywords: Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 1185, senate, all

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• Highway 180 has been a long, high-priority highway that is... ...has been a long, high-priority highway
• of stable recurring funding, which constrains our ability to proactively plan, invest, and ensure long-term
• of stable recurring funding, which constraints our ability to proactively plan, invest and ensure long-term
• reliability for the traveling public. invest and ensure long-term reliability for the traveling public
• The purpose of that study was to develop a long-term corridor plan to improve traffic operations, reliability

Summary: The committee first heard HB 299, a bill to support the Highway 180 project between Deming and Silver City. The sponsors described it as a three-phase road expansion that is already partly complete, but they emphasized rising construction costs, frequent accidents, heavy mining traffic, and the importance of the route to the local economy, tourism, and access to Silver City. A DOT engineer confirmed the project’s phases and cost increases, and the bill drew support from a former DOT official and others. The committee voted do pass, 6-0. The committee then heard HB 325, which would create a railroad crossing safety fund to help improve crossings statewide with lights, gates, overpasses, and other safety measures. Sponsors said the fund would be seeded with a modest amount and could leverage local, federal, and possibly public-private funding, with DOT setting rules and priorities. Railroad lobbyists from Union Pacific and BNSF supported the bill, saying it would help address a major public safety issue, especially for smaller communities. The committee voted do pass. Next, SB 73 was presented to require driver education schools to include at least three hours of instruction on vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists. Supporters said the bill would improve awareness and safety at low cost, and public testimony included a bicyclist and a parent who lost a daughter in a crash involving a vulnerable road user. Some members asked how the requirement would apply to first-time or older drivers, and sponsors said it would be part of driver education curriculum developed by MVD and DOT. The committee voted do pass, with one member explaining a vote to note the bill should be read as applying to any first-time driver, not just young drivers. The committee also heard SB 111, which would align the Motor Vehicle Division’s confidentiality rules with last session’s SB 36 by protecting personal information such as sex, gender identity, immigration status, and national origin from public disclosure. The Taxation and Revenue Department said the change was meant to close a gap in the law and prevent release of sensitive data in response to public records requests, while still allowing disclosure for law enforcement and other legally required purposes. The bill passed on a 6-1 vote, with one member voting no and saying he was frustrated by last-minute efforts to fix problems he did not see as existing. The meeting concluded with lengthy DOT district presentations from District 1 and District 6, covering budgets, completed and ongoing projects, local road and bridge work, equipment needs, and unfunded priorities. Members asked about specific projects, freight routes, cattle guards, dust and weather issues, striping contractors, and how projects are prioritized under the state’s asset management scoring system. DOT officials said many projects were complete or underway, that some major projects would be funded through Senate Bill 2 or other appropriations, and that equipment and recurring maintenance funding remain major concerns. The committee adjourned after thanking DOT staff and members for their work.

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• So those employers that want to offer benefits to their employees in terms of child care services can
• In terms of eligibility, number one, as I said, you must be designated a child care provider in New Mexico
• term.
• and things like that that we're going to be looking at. to be looking at, like, long-term energy cost
• Thank you. needs to be fine-tuned in terms of the multi-languages that are involved in our system.

Committee: House New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee

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• Today, members, we have with us, in celebration of National Women's History Month, members of the Arizona
• Indeed, many Arizona pioneer women were members of BPW.
• Emigelt a Phoenix member was the first woman to run for Congress from Arizona, and that same year Jane
• Their platform is to ensure economic equity through pay equity for women, affordable health care for
• H.B. 2750, Arizona-Sonora Trade Commission. H.B. 2976, pilot program, sexual abuse prevention.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, electronic roll call, and approval of the March 24, 2026 journal. Several members used points of personal privilege to introduce guests, including visitors from Arizona Business and Professional Women for National Women’s History Month, advocates for women and families, guests connected to Audubon Day and Western Rivers Day, and a guest shadowing a senator who is running for LD17. The remarks highlighted women’s contributions to Arizona history, BPW’s advocacy for pay equity, health care, and equal rights, and the importance of water policy for recreation, tourism, birding, and the state economy. The chamber also handled routine floor business. Messages from the House were waived from reading, and Senate Bills 1010, 1023, 1029, and 1211 were transmitted to the governor. Second reading was taken up on House Bills 2344, 2375, 2680, 2750, and 2976, covering topics including the local government investment pool, housing and zoning in historic neighborhoods, workers’ compensation notice, the Arizona-Sonora Trade Commission, and a sexual abuse prevention pilot program. Committee announcements were made for the next day: Judiciary and Elections at 9:00 a.m., Rules at 9:45 a.m., and both Republican and Democratic caucuses at 9:50 a.m. The Senate then adjourned by motion until Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

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• It's not something that the state could easily sustain over a long period of time in terms of trying
• Not sure people that work in this area say it's a nimble system, but it's definitely a system that's
• Being in long-term fiscal, our last conversation was around a lot of those same kinds of things.
• Instability, risk, vulnerability, short-term administrative changes, medium-term rollout schedules, long-term
• The impact on families, workers, businesses, economic development, long-term human capital creates a

Committee: House Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee

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• We're still living through a long-term...
• Here's what it does: It requires all long-term and short-term residential... ...all long-term and short-term
• And then when it relates to long-term residential... ...And then when it relates to long-term residential
• This bill strengthens the profession at entry and sustains it long term.
• These are positive terms that have been around for a long period of time.

Summary: The committee took up a long agenda of retained bills and several new measures, with most receiving favorable reports after amendments. Major debate centered on CS/SB 706, which preempts airport naming to the state and designates Palm Beach International Airport as the Donald J. Trump International Airport subject to FAA and trademark-related conditions. Senator Jones offered amendments to avoid private royalty benefits, but both failed. Senators Berman, Osgood, Jones, and Pizzo spoke against the bill, raising concerns about naming an airport after a sitting president, lack of local input, and ethical issues; Senator Mayfield defended the bill as cost-free to the airport and noted the naming agreement. The committee ultimately voted the bill favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 546 on conservation land notice requirements and CS/SB 1014 on municipal utility service to properties outside city limits, both with amendments and some opposition from the Florida League of Cities on the utility bill. Several other bills were heard and reported favorably with little controversy. CS/SB 1500 would streamline uncontested probate proceedings; SB 962 would exclude farms and farm operations from certain zoning definitions tied to affordable housing preemption; CS/SB 820 would strengthen reporting for problem-solving courts; SB 840 would revise portions of last year’s hurricane-related land-use law to narrow its scope and sunset temporary restrictions; and SB 856 would require online property listings to show estimated ad valorem taxes, with an amendment excluding social media platforms and broadening liability protections. SB 110 would clarify homestead exemption eligibility for 98-year or longer residential leases. SB 394 would exempt certain underwriting managers handling limited facultative reinsurance from licensure requirements, and SB 434 would prevent wind-hardening improvements from increasing assessed value for residential property tax purposes. The committee also advanced several public-safety and transparency measures. CS/CS/SB 658 and 608, a combined water-safety bill, would require safety features for rental properties with pools or nearby water bodies and authorize DBPR enforcement; supporters framed it as a response to Florida’s high child-drowning rates, and Airbnb waived in support. SB 748 would place constitutional language on restoration of voting rights on sentencing score sheets, with broad support from voting-rights and civil-rights groups. CS/SB 824 would require annual reporting of unimproved school-district land inventories, and CS/SB 848 would create a framework for off-site stormwater treatment and related credits, with support from builders and mitigation bankers. The committee also heard CS/SB 1036 on school counselors, which clarifies certification requirements and performance criteria after a delete-all amendment.

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• Our constituents deserve a fair and transparent health care system, one where patients are treated equally
• But it's exactly how pricing works in our health care and pharmaceutical systems today. whom but based
• </c> market-based system is the system that market-based system is the system that we<02:13:01.119><c
• I mean, first of all, you say that our health care system works. I would beg to differ.
• </c><02:22:45.000><c> have</c><02:22:46.000><c> uh</c> Care system works right insurers have uh Care

Committee: House Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• But he also serves in the criminal justice system and on the Justice Committee as well.
• Spencer has a long history in the legislature.
• Witnesses, please be sure to register using the electronic witness registration system.
• It shifted to Tucson and Arizona.
• In terms of assets, not only manpower but also womanpower.

Committee: Senate Border Security

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• This is a short-term revenue grab, not a long-term economic strategy.
• This is a short-term revenue grab, not a long-term economic strategy.
• Revenue grab not a is a short-term Revenue grab not a long-term<02:19:51.000><c> economic</c> long-term
• long-term long-term failure<02:20:15.439><c> this</c><02:20:15.600><c> bill</c><02:20:15.880><c> favors
• Another former foster youth describes Hawaiʻi foster care as a system of luck.

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• </c><00:48:25.400><c> or</c> key tool here uh we're not Arizona or key tool here uh we're not Arizona
• familiar with, has got a boost in funding in recent years because we realize that's a very important long-term
• :09:29.080><c> important</c> we realize that's a very important we realize that's a very important long-term
• 31.279><c> water</c><01:09:31.560><c> quality</c><01:09:31.960><c> it</c><01:09:32.040><c> can</c> long-term
• play for water quality it can long-term play for water quality it can help<01:09:32.400><c> us</c><01

Committee: House Legacy Finance

Keywords: 1183, house

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• In terms of a non-recurring request, I want to highlight those.
• And With that, sorry, I think I went a little long. I stand for questions. Great.
• There are certainly opportunities, if we're able to acquire them, to enter into loan agreements and long-term
• Sorry, that was such a long answer.
• get medical malpractice insurance in Arizona.

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• And pretty soon the courts and our state system A number of other things.
• And pretty soon, the courts and our state system doesn't care what you label them.
• terms of what those penalties might look like for those bad actors.
• or the type of care that we... ...have access to care or the type of care that we might prefer, and
• Any type of health care, it's very, very expensive.

Committee: Senate Commerce and Human Resources

Keywords: 989, all