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• that bracket during the debate from 90 to 150,000 on an amendment by Senator Parker, so we're standardizing
• the same group, which is approximately... ...18 of the cities in Texas, and that we're going to standardize
• I appreciate the standardization, having a similar standard for up...
• As the committee chairman, I'm happy to standardize these bills with that bracket.
• Senate Bill 2102 by Campbell relates to certain energy efficiency performance standards for potential

Bills: SCR8 , SCR24 , SCR25 , SB1 , SB65 , SB315 , SB371 , SB372 , SB379 , SB400 , SB402 , SB406 , SB427 , SB487 , SB502 , SB509 , SB535 , SB610 , SB707 , SB740 , SB761 , SB840 , SB875 , SB893 , SB918 , SB925 , SB965 , SB987 , SB990 , SB995 , SB1006 , SB1018 , SB1073 , SB1106 , SB1121 , SB1194 , SB1253 , SB1300 , SB1343 , SB1362 , SB1379 , SB1447 , SB1532 , SB1555 , SJR36 , SJR12 , SJR57 , SCR25 , SCR22 , SCR12 , SCR24 , SCR8 , SB565 , SB372 , SB765 , SB62 , SB666 , SB707 , SB888 , SB687 , SB847 , SB1248 , SB740 , SB14 , SB1006 , SB504 , SB925 , SB1121 , SB995 , SB857 , SB305 , SB296 , SB284 , SB815 , SB1379 , SB1300 , SB1497 , SB1499 , SB1498 , SB65 , SB241 , SB304 , SB402 , SB621 , SB1023 , SB1024 , SB1106 , SB686 , SB112 , SB371 , SB204 , SB400 , SB609 , SB1447 , SB670 , SB502 , SB427 , SB850 , SB854 , SB413 , SB1555 , SB1362 , SB1346 , SB1033 , SB1220 , SB1073 , SB810 , SB987 , SB1539 , SB893 , SB447 , SB875 , SB406 , SB509 , SB985 , SB965 , SB1119 , SB1505 , SB24 , SB1194 , SB1253 , SB1215 , SB1532 , SB1302 , SB856 , SB650 , SB583 , SB673 , SB840 , SB213 , SB681 , SB1172 , SB1252 , SB378 , SB610 , SB918 , SB1343 , SB608 , SB487 , SB955 , SB957 , SB988 , SB990 , SB1019 , SB1021 , SB1120 , SB251 , SB958 , SB535 , SB761 , SB1 , SB541 , SB315 , SB379 , SB1018 , SB1737 , SB266 , SB1415 , SB1527 , SB125 , SB599 , SB1330 , SB53 , SB916 , SB896 , SB1352 , SB973 , SB785 , SB710 , SB472 , SB1450 , SB1502 , SB1566 , SB414 , SB1062 , SB1547 , SB961 , SB1038 , SB513 , SB578 , SB711 , SB746 , SB942 , SB1404 , SB1448 , SB1738 , SB108 , SB8 , SB318 , SB507 , SB533 , SB689 , SB1026 , SB1349 , SB1355 , SB1433 , SB1434 , SB1596 , SB1403 , SB1198 , SB1146 , SB763 , SB667

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• because she's a county. employee, this only applies to state employees, but I think Texas should set a standard
• And this is a great standard, a pro-family standard, and a standard that we should emulate in other aspects
• The standard definition...
• So it's going to be a. standard product?

Bills: HB201 , HB272 , HB618 , HB 1094 , HB 1142 , HB201 , HB272

Committee: House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Keywords: financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, credit card fraud, debit card fraud, prosecution, illegal possession, state law, HB 618, Texas insurance code, IVF, in vitro fertilization, fertility treatment, infertility coverage, government employee health benefits

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• systems are already required to comply with TDLR electrical licensing and national electric code standards
• bound. by the state-adopted National Electric Code, which sets fire, life safety, and electrical standards
• UL safety certifications are considered the gold standard and are implemented nationwide.
• Additionally, with SB 1252, these standards remain, but the local red tape would be removed, creating
• SB 1252 standardizes this. process statewide, allowing homeowners to install backup power faster and

Bills: SB213 , SB378 , SB610 , SB681 , SB918 , SB1172 , SB1252 , SB1343 , SCR8

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

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• individuals may have regular, unsupervised access to children, but are not always held to the same standards
• fairness, and ensure that all individuals working with students are held to consistent, rigorous standards
• fairness, and ensure that all individuals working with students are held to consistent, rigorous standards
• wipe out a record of substantiated investigations for misconduct, and it creates a higher evidence standard
• SB 1083 would also make new standards for the investigation process by requiring notice to an employee

Committee: House Public Employment and Retirement

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• but the way that the billing is put in there is really trying to use what is currently kind of the standard
• So that's why we're trying to use some standard how anesthesia is paid currently using times.
• So that's why we're trying to use some standard how anesthesia is paid currently using times.
• But we think it's important to use those established standards using the CPT code system and the national
• clear that parties have an option to select one of these mechanisms as a medical code or billing standard

Committee: House Health and Mental Health

Summary: The committee first heard public testimony on House Bill 2570, which would prohibit health insurers from limiting payment for anesthesia services based on the length of a surgical procedure. The bill sponsor said the measure was prompted by a prior Anthem policy that would not cover all anesthesia time if a surgery ran long, and argued that insurers should not create pressure to stop or rush procedures. Supporters from physician and nurse anesthetist groups said the bill would protect patients and providers from unfair time-based payment limits. An insurance industry witness raised concerns about unclear definitions, possible internal contradictions in the bill’s language, the use of time-based billing formulas, and whether dental anesthesia should be excluded; the sponsor responded that the bill was aimed at medical, not dental, anesthesia and that any wording issues could be worked out later. After the hearing, the committee moved into executive session on a combined committee substitute for House Bills 1945 and 2570. Members discussed an amendment rolling HB 2570 into the larger substitute and noted minor changes to the anesthesia language, including adding modifiers and clarifying billing terms, while also adjusting unrelated pathology language to make it workable with the department and possible Medicaid waiver requirements. Questions from members focused on whether the insurance industry’s concerns were addressed and whether dental anesthesia should be exempted; the sponsor said some concerns could be handled later and that dental situations involving separate anesthesia providers might still need careful drafting. The committee adopted the amendment and substitute and then voted the combined committee substitute do pass by roll call, with the motion approved unanimously by those present.

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• The bill will require AHCA to establish standards to direct managed care plans to ensure that their dental
• Wait time and distance standards outline to improve access to care.
• And also, it's those set clear standards, so managed care plans can rebuild and build reliable provider
• Healthcare Administration to license and regulate these homes, establish eligibility and safety standards
• We just remove it to keep a standard to other types of postpartum educational programs.

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• on selling any liquor to any person apparently under the influence of liquor defines the minimum standard
• There's your standard market and then there's your surplus lines market.
• And a lot of times what we love business owners to keep in is the standard market.
• And even if you have that coverage, you're not getting that full coverage that you would in the standard
• And even if you have that coverage, you're not getting that full coverage that you would in the standard

Bills: HB1977

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Business

Keywords: indemnification, liquor, commercial servers, liquor liability, business protection

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• owner or operator of a waste-energy facility to achieve certain greenhouse gas emission reduction standards
• Back to the emissions reduction standard, I just wanted to specify the proposed sub.
• I don't know. ...to the emissions reduction standard.
• I just wanted to specify the proposed sub allows the greenhouse gas emissions standards to be achieved
• there are certain penalties that are specified in the bill if the facility doesn't meet the emission standards

Bills: HB2416 , HB2537 , HB2575 , HB2322

Committee: House Environment & Energy

Keywords: waste management, energy, climate action, environmental regulations, fair treatment, renewable energy, sustainability, emissions, climate commitment act, environmental regulation, trade regulation, facility compliance, reporting obligations, energy laws, compliance, business impact, alternative fuel, carbon reduction, aviation, energy production

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• Compacts create a way for professionals to serve patients across state lines while preserving standards
• and reliability while helping to preserve Washington's authority to ensure that high professional standards
• In closing, the dietitian licensure compact offers clear benefits without lowering standards.
• It helps support military families, offers clear benefits without lowering standards.
• perspective, I think the compact streamlines licensure while preserving Washington's authority over standards

Bills: HB2088

Committee: House Postsecondary Education & Workforce

Keywords: nutritional health, dietetic professionals, licensure compact, interstate practice, healthcare regulation

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• They're all dedicated to fostering environmental quality standards and to the protection and preservation
• They're all dedicated to fostering environmental quality standards and to the protection and preservation
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• Bill creates Montgomery County Municipal District Number 263, provides the district with standard powers
• The legislation follows Senator Nichols: the standard template framework for MMDs and will be governed
• The bill provides for the standard powers of...
• This is a template bill and uses standard template language.
• members, the difference is that the committee substitute changes the Senator Cook: House bill into the standard

Bills: HB103

Committee: Senate Local Government

Summary: The Senate Local Government Committee met to hear and act on a series of municipal utility district and municipal management district bills, most of them presented as template or cleanup measures. The committee first heard HB 5672, which redefined the boundaries of the Driftwood Conservation District in Hays County to match acreage added through landowner petitions; no one testified, and the bill was reported favorably and placed on the local and uncontested calendar. The committee then took up HB 5696 for the Reserve Municipal Management District in Mansfield, where Senator Birdwell explained a committee substitute that conformed the bill to the standard MMD template; the bill was left pending subject to call of the chair. Similar template or technical bills followed, including HB 5680 (Bayou Bell No. 1 MMD in Liberty County), HB 5654 (Montgomery County MUD No. 263), HB 5662 (Fort Bend County WCID No. 12 with road powers), HB 5658 (Craver Ranch MMD in Denton County), HB 5661 (Fort Bend County MUD No. 286), HB 5699 (an exclusion/contract provision for Harris County MUD No. 405), HB 5679 (Hills of Walnut Creek MUD in Parker County), HB 5437 (validation language for Austin County MUD No. 1), HB 5665 (Waller County MUD No. 70), HB 5656 (Fort Bend County MUD No. 263), HB 5670 (Montgomery County MUD No. 259), HB 5651 (Montgomery County WCID with drainage powers), HB 5682 (Comina Ranch MMD No. 1 in McKinney), HB 5320 (merging Starr County drainage-related districts), HB 5677 (Pura Vida MMD No. 1), and HB 5666 (Fencey Road MUD in Harris County). In each case, the sponsor described the district, acreage, location, and powers, and committee substitutes were often used to align the bills with the chamber’s standard template language or correct drafting errors. Public testimony was repeatedly opened and closed with no witnesses appearing for or against the bills. The committee consistently adopted committee substitutes when offered, then voted to report the measures favorably, usually with recommendations that they do pass and be printed, and to place them on the local and uncontested calendar. Most roll calls showed 4 or 5 ayes and 0 nays, with some members absent or not voting. HB 5680 and HB 5682 were reported with committee substitutes in lieu of the filed versions; HB 5658 was reported with a do-not-pass recommendation on the filed bill but do-pass on the substitute; HB 5677 was handled similarly as a companion/template cleanup measure. The committee also noted a few procedural issues, including quorum concerns early in the meeting and a mislabeled bill number that required clarification. At the end of the meeting, the committee adopted several motions in writing and then recessed to reconvene 15 minutes after adjournment of the floor, anticipating possible additional bills later in the day.

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• We're also accredited by the American National Standards Institute, which most of you probably know of
• Which most of you probably know of as ANSI, or to serve as the standards developing organization for
• We're also accredited by the American National Standards Institute, which most of you probably know of
• as ANSI. which most of you probably know of as ANSI, or to serve as the standards developing organization
• Unlike cars and trucks, UTVs do not meet federal safety standards, and allowing UTVs on roadways falsely

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met with a quorum present and considered two bills. The first, CS for SB 88 by Senator Wright, would create a framework for local governments to allow or prohibit utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) on certain low-speed roads, define UTV equipment and driver requirements, and make violations noncriminal traffic infractions. An amendment was adopted to correct the insurance requirement to match automobile-style minimums of $10,000 personal injury and $10,000 property damage liability. Testimony on SB 88 was divided. The Florida Justice Association and the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association opposed the bill, arguing UTVs are designed for off-road use, do not meet federal safety standards, and could increase crash risk on public roads; Honda’s letter was cited as opposing road use. Supporters, including the sponsor and agencies waiving in support, argued the bill would address an existing loophole, provide insurance and licensing requirements, and help rural users and law enforcement by creating a clear legal pathway. Senators raised concerns about nighttime visibility, taillight spacing, speed limits, and whether the bill should be more restrictive, but the committee ultimately voted to report CS for SB 88 favorably. The committee then heard SB 274 by Senator Arrington, which designates a portion of International Drive in Orange County as Harris Rosen Way in honor of hotelier and philanthropist Harris Rosen. The sponsor and several senators praised Rosen’s business success, philanthropy, and support for education, cancer research, veterans, and the Central Florida community. There was no opposition, and the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Uh, this measure would create a uniform state standard, which would apply to members of the judiciary
• where this may be needed, particularly in rural districts and rural areas, and it creates that as a standard
• you know, we're very open to those discussions, but we do see the benefit of having a consistent standard
• for the public, if nothing else, to be able to say that this is a standard that applies to everybody

Bills: SB2661

Committee: House Legislative Management

Summary: The Legislative Management committee met to hear Senate Bill 2661 SD1, which addresses nepotism. The bill’s sponsor said it would create a uniform state standard covering the judiciary, legislative branch, and related offices such as the Ombudsman, Auditor, and State Ethics Commission, and would include a good-cause exception to allow for unique circumstances, especially in rural areas. The sponsor emphasized the value of a consistent public standard and said the measure was intended to be transparent and broadly applicable. A member asked whether the bill would apply prospectively and how it would affect current employees. The sponsor responded that it would apply prospectively but would still affect existing supervisory relationships involving related or household members, unless a good-cause exception or grandfathering provision were added. The sponsor noted that the current bill does not contain a grandfather clause and described how, in the executive branch, similar situations were handled by changing supervision or temporarily delaying enforcement to work through transitions. The committee then moved to decision-making and recommended passing SB 2661 SD1 with amendments, including changing the effective date to July 1, 3000. The acting chair, vice chair, Representative Morikawa, and Representative Matsumoto voted in favor; Representative Quinlan was excused. The recommendation was adopted and the meeting adjourned.

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• And that has been the standard that has been in effect, you know, for how long I'm not quite sure, but
• that is what the standard is.
• And so however this standard has been applied, it will stay in effect.
• And so however this standard has been applied, it will stay in effect.

Committee: House Transportation and Defense

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• AB 771 corrects this by aligning California's law with a uniform national standard.
• The good news is California has already set standards to improve debt settlement.
• But those standards only apply to people's consumer loans, not to their business loans. their business
• It doesn't prohibit debt settlement; it just sets standards that align the debt settlement company's

Committee: House Banking and Finance

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• the bill started at prima facie evidence, and prima facie evidence was, I would say, a stronger standard
• position from the hearing really remains the same: the legislature has the authority to set what standards
• We believe that this simply codifies the existing standard of negligence. Okay, one more question.
• So, Representative Conmy, my next question: did we include the FRC 003, the other standard, in this version

Committee: House Energy and Natural Resources

Summary: The subcommittee met on Senate Bill 2339 and worked from engrossed version 02001, which members said reflected an agreement between insurance companies and utility companies. Representative Olson moved to recommend that version to the full committee, and Representative Johnson seconded. Representative Conmy raised concerns about keeping strict liability in the bill but removing a rebuttable presumption provision on page 3, arguing it favored utilities and shifted burdens unfairly to landowners. Levi Andres, speaking for North Dakota power companies, opposed removing the language and said the bill was a negotiated, incremental step that still leaves the plaintiff with the burden of proof in court. The discussion also clarified that the bill’s language was intended to codify negligence standards and encourage wildfire mitigation plans, with the utility side noting the Public Service Commission was not yet ready for a mandatory review-and-approval process. A technical correction was noted on page 4, line 2, changing “shall” to “may,” and members confirmed that change was already reflected in the version before them. The committee did not pursue additional amendments, including a proposed Mincota-related change, and voted unanimously to recommend the bill as presented. The motion passed 4-0, and the subcommittee adjourned.

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• Um, so that would be one standard already in existence when it comes to responding to a request for records
• And so if you want that gold standard, I believe that it authorizes that there is a must after I believe
• And so if you want that gold standard, I believe that it authorizes that there is a must after I believe
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• ,</c><02:42:00.800><c> I</c> so if you want that gold standard, I so if you want that gold standard,

Committee: House Housing

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• Number four, our objective standards.
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Committee: Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs

Summary: The committee heard extensive testimony on Senate Bill 433, which would restrict the carrying of “bladed weapons” and related items. The Office of the Public Defender, Honolulu Police Department, the Hawaii Firearms Coalition, Knife Rights, and many individual testifiers opposed the bill, arguing it is overbroad, vague, and likely unconstitutional. Common concerns were that the term “bladed weapon” could sweep in ordinary tools such as pocketknives, Leathermans, multi-tools, fishing and camping gear, and items used by farmers, ranchers, hunters, divers, and martial arts practitioners. Several speakers also warned that the bill could burden lawful self-defense and create an affirmative-defense scheme that shifts costs and proof burdens onto defendants. Supporters and opponents alike focused on the need for a clearer definition, with HPD saying a narrower definition would help distinguish ordinary tools from dangerous weapons used in assaults. Opponents repeatedly urged the committee to defer or kill the measure, citing pending and related court cases and the risk of new constitutional challenges. Some testifiers tied the bill to Native Hawaiian gathering rights and subsistence practices, saying it would interfere with hunting, fishing, and food gathering, while others argued it would do little to deter criminals and instead penalize law-abiding residents and visitors. After finishing testimony on SB 433, the committee moved on to Senate Bill 2575 relating to firearms. The transcript shows the start of that item with the Office of the Public Defender and other agencies being called, but no substantive testimony or action on SB 2575 is included before the excerpt ends. No votes or final committee actions are reflected in the portion provided.

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• First, the legislation will maintain a standard of care in Florida and establish access for enrollees
• Building Commission to create a standardized SIRS.
• But that standard, that impossible standard, is in this bill for the sole purpose of making it nearly
• Senator Graal's and my hope is that by establishing higher standards, not impossible standards to meet
• What evidence do we have that caps lead to a greater adherence to the applicable standard of care?

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including interns, Denim Day awareness, and a resolution honoring Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange. Senators also paid tribute to former Senator Karen Johnson Gendron with a moment of silence. The chamber then moved to special-order bills after routine announcements that no committee reports, governor’s messages, or House messages were on the desk. The first major bill, SB 138/HB 687 on transportation offenses involving death, increased penalties for repeat DUI/BUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide offenses and added warnings and misdemeanor penalties for refusing lawful breath or urine tests. After a brief amendment and questions about attorney rights and prior impairing-substance language, the bill passed 37-0. SB 306 on Medicaid providers followed, requiring broader provider access, including after-hours availability and more primary care access for Medicaid enrollees; it also passed 37-0. The chamber then took up the major condominium reform bill, SB 1742/HB 913, addressing post-Surfside safety, reserve funding, milestone inspections, budgeting, reserve flexibility, manager regulation, conflicts of interest, and condo sale rescission periods. Senators from both parties praised the sponsors for extensive stakeholder work and the bill passed 37-0 after multiple amendments. The final major item was SB 7016/HB 1205 on constitutional amendments and petition-gathering rules, with sponsors arguing the bill was needed to combat fraud in the 2024 petition process and opponents warning it would burden citizen initiatives. The Senate adopted the House bill and then considered numerous amendments on petition circulator rules, submission deadlines, invalid-signature thresholds, voter notification, and related enforcement provisions; several amendments were adopted, and the substitute was later withdrawn, leaving the chamber to continue on the underlying bill and remaining amendments.

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• This restriction was implemented prior to the establishment of the federal standards, with the intent
• , ensuring consumer protections are maintained by imposing a widely relied upon standard that lenders
• Modernizing Minnesota law to align with federal QM standards will ensure consumers are protected and
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Bills: HF1865 , HF2014 , HF2028

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy