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• and the students here in the doctors, and the students here in the Commonwealth<00:05:17.840><c> support
• this uh proposed uh Commonwealth support this uh proposed uh amendment.<00:05:21.039><c> Again,</c><
• just give us a rundown of what this regulation does and what the need is for it and why you're in support
• strongly supports a national uh,<00:30:55.840><c> testing</c><00:30:56.320><c> service.
• screenings andor diagnostic behavioral screenings andor diagnostic services.<00:49:07.440><c> Also,<

Keywords: 0:22 – Roll Call 0:30 – Approval of minutes 1:04 – Department of Veterans Affairs 2:06 – Board of Pharmacy 3:20 – Board of Optometric Examiners 39:26 – Board of Nursing 40:07 – Board of Emergency Medical Services 41:52 – Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources 44:36 – Transportation Cabinet: Department of Vehicle Registration 45:36 – Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control 47:00 – Cabinet for Health & Family Services: Department for Medicaid Services 49:59 – Cabinet for Health & Family Services: Department for Community-Based Services, 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee approved the minutes from the previous meeting and then took up several regulations. The first was a Department of Veterans Affairs regulation, with a staff amendment, to allow nurse practitioners to apply for the Veterans Affairs nurse loan repayment program year-round and to make technical drafting changes. The committee heard from the Office of Kentucky Veteran Centers, then adopted the staff amendment and approved the regulation without objection. The main item of the meeting was the Board of Optometric Examiners’ proposed amendment to 201 KAR 5:010, which would allow applicants to use the Optometry Examining Board of Canada written exam in place of part one of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry exam for licensure. The board said the change would improve access to care, provide an additional pathway for Canadian-trained candidates, and still require applicants to pass the remaining national board parts. Opponents, including NBEO officials, ARBO, Pearson VUE, and several optometrists, argued the Canadian exam is not equivalent, does not test the same biomedical science content, is not validated for U.S. scope of practice, and raises concerns about test security, transparency, and portability across states. They urged the committee to find the amendment deficient or vote no. Committee members questioned both sides about prior communication with the board, whether Kentucky would be the first state to adopt such a change, the rationale for the proposal, and the cost difference between the exams. Supporters said the board had received some written comments and one phone call, and that the proposal was driven by access concerns and the presence of Canadian students. Opponents said they had not had direct discussions with the Kentucky board before the hearing. No final vote on the optometry regulation is reflected in the transcript excerpt, but the committee heard extensive testimony and rebuttal before moving on.

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• are trying to earn a living and support their family.
• Everybody may phone call and support this bill, which has expressed support for safer and more responsible
• Senator McGee was a big supporter as well at the time.
• I support, and Friends of Natick Trails supports, Senate Bill 3077.
• I urge support that you report this bill favorably moving forward.

Bills: H5400, H5421, H5430, S3077, S3089

Keywords: Boston, easement, highway improvement, Woburn, Burlington, public safety, transportation, land transfer, vessel transportation, Marston Mills, Osterville, Barnstable, state highway, traffic safety, maritime regulation, local legislation, Hyannis Transportation Center, Thomas S. Cahir, Cape Cod, commemorative designation

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• </c> have a shared responsibility to support have a shared responsibility to support the<01:09:19.400
• </c> supporting infrastructure. supporting infrastructure.
• </c> and support the community. and support the community.
• ><c> HMSA</c><01:55:18.120><c> members</c> support of both the HMSA members support of both the HMSA
• </c> ecosystem would either provide support ecosystem would either provide support for<01:55:35.720><

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• </c> and the Haitian People's Support and the Haitian People's Support Project.<00:04:58.720><c> Uh</
• So perhaps they support this statute.
• </c> the independent live industry supports the independent live industry supports HF4250.
• So, while we support protecting enjoy.
• To me master supporting this bill?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• My son lost his top support. The only thing I ask you is please help.
• Thank you for the opportunity to speak in support of House Bill 1795.
• I respectfully urge you to support this legislation.
• Again, I urge you to support House Bill 1795.
• I ask you to support the bill. Members, are there any questions?

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• So that might be something that this issue could be referred... stand in support. stand in support.
• </c> that are not evidence-based or supported that are not evidence-based or supported by<00:37:53.520
• </c> Pride at Work Hawaii in support. Pride at Work Hawaii in support.
• I strongly support this bill. Before I I strongly support this bill.
• U I will be supporting you in this.

Bills: HB1849, HB2000, HB1753, HB1511, HB276, HB1513, HB2188, HB1876

Keywords: licensing, professional license, individual taxpayer identification number, immigration, state residency, right to repair, wheelchairs, consumer protection, repair providers, device documentation, HB1753, Hawaii Social Media Data Deletion Act, social media, account deletion, data deletion, privacy, consumer privacy, personal information, sensitive personal information, data retention

Summary: The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on February 10, 2026, and heard testimony on several bills. HB 1849 relating to licensing drew comments from DCCA’s Professional and Vocational Licensing Division and the Hawaii Real Estate Commission, both of which stood on written testimony. The Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights testified in strong support, emphasizing that some immigrants, including DACA recipients, are already contributing in Hawaii and that the state should help create pathways for them to remain and advance professionally. No vote or final action was taken on HB 1849 during the portion shown. The committee then heard HB 2000, the wheelchair right-to-repair bill. Encart opposed the measure, arguing that repair delays are largely driven by insurance prior authorization and that wheelchair repairs involve FDA-regulated medical devices where improper repairs could create health risks. Peter Fritz testified in support, saying the bill was modeled on similar laws in other states and that he had personal experience through his sister’s use of a wheelchair. Members questioned whether repairs done outside insurer networks might not be reimbursed, and Fritz said that was a concern but that the need for timely repair outweighed it. The committee also discussed HB 1753 on social media, where DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection supported the bill but suggested an amendment to the definition of personal information. On HB 1511 relating to consumer protection, DCCA’s Insurance Division supported the bill, while the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association offered comments seeking to preserve legitimate manufacturer and dealer communications about vehicles, warranties, recalls, and related services. The committee also took up HB 276 HD1 and HB 1513 on condominiums. The Hawaii Real Estate Commission offered comments on HB 276 HD1. For HB 1513, the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority supported the bill, but DCCA’s Insurance Division opposed it, warning that diverting HHRF funds could weaken reinsurance arrangements and raise premiums for consumers who rely on the fund. Members questioned whether the proposed condo loan program would need HHRF money and whether the amounts in the bill were necessary, and the division said it opposed using HHRF for that purpose. The committee also heard HB 2188 on housing, where OCP supported the measure and the Hawaii Association of Realtors raised concerns about conflicts with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the use of tenant screening reports, noting that a working group is already addressing landlord-tenant issues. Members asked OCP to research how other states handle similar laws and whether additional language is needed to avoid federal conflict. Finally, on HB 1876 relating to mental health, the Department of Health’s Adult Mental Health Division supported the bill but said it remains opposed to harmful, non-evidence-based treatment modalities; Pride at Work Hawaii also testified in strong support. No final votes or committee decisions were reported in the excerpt.

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• So thank you for your support.
• I see your husband here supporting you, your family supporting you.
• He came to support the bill.
• He came to support the bill.
• With that, I ask for your favorable support. With that, I ask for your favorable support.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• Alfred Kinsey published two books sexual behavior of the human male and sexual behavior of the human
• Our organization stands in strong support of HB 267.
• That's another bill we support.
• Keller and I I just would respectfully request this committee's support in supporting our Texas families
• I'm here to testify in support of House. 1584.

Bills: HB14, HB 106, HB146, HB267, HB274, HB 1127, HB1359, HB1393, HB1584, HB1640, HB1710, HB2152, HCR101, HJR8, HR51

Keywords: nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund

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• I support HB 752.
• I did talk with my local sheriff, and he was in full support of this law.
• I think it's probably obvious where I stand on the bill, but just want to vocalize my lack of support
• We have plenty of laws that actually delineate penalties for behaviors that we don't agree with in a
• I should have... ...actually delineate penalties for behaviors that we don't agree with in a society,

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first considered the gubernatorial appointment of Judge Rick Carnaroli of Pocatello to the Idaho Judicial Council. Judge Carnaroli appeared by Zoom, described his more than 21 years on the bench, and said he wanted to help identify strong judicial candidates and support judicial professionalism and respect. Senators asked no questions, and the committee voted unanimously to send the appointment to the floor with a recommendation that he be confirmed. The committee then printed RS 3761 and RS 3805, and heard House Bill 803, which would clarify that Idaho Department of Correction execution protocols are not subject to the Idaho Administrative Procedures Act and would extend confidentiality protections to people involved in firing squad executions. Senator Ricks and Director Derek Breed said the bill was intended to clarify existing law and protect participants from harassment while maintaining public access to procedures. One member of the public opposed the bill on religious grounds. The committee voted to send HB 803 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on House Bill 752, a bill creating criminal penalties for knowingly entering opposite-sex restrooms, changing rooms, or showers in government buildings and public accommodations, with listed exceptions for custodial work, medical aid, law enforcement, emergencies, single-user facilities, coaching, and family assistance. Supporters argued it was needed to protect privacy and safety in sex-separated spaces and to address voyeurism and other harms; opponents said existing criminal laws already cover misconduct and that the bill would target transgender people and create enforcement problems. After public testimony and committee debate, the motion to send HB 752 to the floor with a due pass recommendation passed, and the committee adjourned.

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• , but sometimes negligent behavior as well.
• , but sometimes negligent behavior as well.
• . ...or exclusive function is providing or obtaining technical support.
• quantifies and supports this specific 60% increase?
• I respect and ask for your support. I respect and ask for your support.

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 750 by Rep. Cox, the “Click to Cancel Act,” regulating automatic renewal contracts. After adopting technical and substantive amendments, members discussed easier cancellation methods, reduced notice requirements, shorter record-retention periods, a 30-day cure period, small-business exemptions, and limiting damages to actual damages. The bill drew support from consumer advocates and opposition cards from industry groups, and it was reported favorably as amended. House Bill 259 by Rep. DeWitt addressed damage to underground infrastructure during BEAD-funded broadband excavation projects, requiring notice before digging and making contractors repair or pay for damage before final payment is released. An amendment added pre-construction coordination, a point of contact, and fault-based liability language. Members discussed rural utility damage, broadband buildout, and the need to protect small water systems; the bill was reported favorably as amended. The committee then considered HB 220 by Rep. Schlegel, which requires covered platforms to maintain an easy-to-use reporting mechanism for child sexual abuse material and exploitation. After technical and clarifying amendments, the sponsor and members discussed scope, nonprofit and small-business exclusions, AG enforcement discretion, and concerns about clear-and-conspicuous placement. The bill was reported favorably as amended. Next, HB 830 by Rep. Wright required proxy advisors to disclose when anti-management recommendations are not based on written financial analysis and to provide that analysis when it exists. After amendments excluding certain affiliates and 501(c)(3) charities, the sponsor and a witness argued the bill was about transparency and fiduciary duty, while LASERS testified in opposition, saying the measure could make proxy advice unavailable and create a hardship for its internally managed portfolio. The bill was nonetheless reported favorably as amended. The committee also advanced HB 463 by Rep. McMakin, which raises the maximum local 9-1-1 service charge from $1.25 to $2.00, with an amendment requiring annual reporting and local governing authority approval; testimony explained the funding need for Next Generation 9-1-1, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. Finally, the committee began HB 536 by Rep. Coates on wireless communication facilities near schools. After adopting technical and then lengthy substantive amendments narrowing the school proximity zone, adjusting setbacks, adding co-location and permit timing provisions, and clarifying uniform application, members raised concerns about whether the bill duplicated existing safety standards, could delay deployment, and whether it would apply only to new towers. The sponsor and a parent witness emphasized school safety and emergency planning, but discussion remained ongoing when the transcript ended.

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• We are in full support of this Senate Bill 719.
• I am here to testify in support of SB 719.
• AARP Texas is pleased to support.
• Cliff Porter in support of Senate Bill 2458.
• Thank you and support SB 2119.

Bills: SB500, SB719, SB912, SB1232, SB1467, SB1777, SB1864, SB2023, SB2119, SB2458

Keywords: SB 500, Texas adoption law, Family Code, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child-placing agency, prospective adoptive parents, adoption records, confidential information, nondisclosure agreement, child history report, health history, social history, educational history, genetic history, termination of parental rights, permanency plan, single source continuum contractor, privacy, redaction

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• That is how the department assesses what kind of behavior they are prepared to manage in their home.
• Larson, in paragraph 246, behavior management and discipline? Yes. Okay.
• . that behavior management discipline for children must be positive and consistent.
• The methods must be based on each child's needs, stage, and development behavior.
• So that is how we assess what kind of behavior they are prepared to manage in their home.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The House Health and Welfare Committee approved the January 26 and 27 minutes and introduced RS 3-2-884, a bill to protect Social Security survivor benefits for children in foster care from being used by the state to offset other costs. Representative Tanner said the measure would codify protections already being pursued administratively and noted that other states have taken similar action. Members asked whether the funds could go into ABLE accounts, and Tanner said the goal was simply to keep the money intact for the child. The committee then heard and acted on foster care licensing rules (docket 16-602-2-2501), including both a temporary rule extension through July 1, 2026 and approval of the pending rule. Department of Health and Welfare staff said the rule implements prior legislation extending foster care to age 23 and adding kin-specific licensure, and it updates background-check and licensing standards so the department can deny placement or revoke a license based on conduct shown by a preponderance of the evidence even if there was no conviction. Members asked about the removal of language on the reasonable and prudent parent standard, corporal punishment, behavior management, and whether the rules would exclude otherwise suitable foster parents; staff said the standard is now in statute and that home studies and supervisory review provide safeguards. Some members expressed concern about discipline language, while others said the rules were intended to better protect children. The committee also approved a repeal of the state rules for Emergency Assistance for Families and Children (docket 16-613-13-23-2501), with the department explaining that the program is governed almost entirely by federal law and regulation and that the state rules were largely duplicative. After the rule actions, members discussed budget issues and were told the committee would not meet the next day and would likely reconvene the following week.

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• worked tirelessly with all parts of HHS, whether it was Medicaid, our commissioner, public health, behavioral
• And may I also add that behavioral health is the umbrella, which includes both mental health and substance
• So anytime you see behavioral health, it's going to be covering one or both of those topics.
• All of the critical access hospitals will have access to this, and the analysis will be used to support
• Perhaps there are going to be expansions of primary care and behavioral health services offered by critical

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Joint Policy Committee met to hear an overview of North Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation Program before taking up the related policy bills. Department of Health and Human Services staff explained that the state received a $198.9 million CMS award, with funding focused on four pillars: strengthening rural workforce, bringing care closer to home, connecting technology and data, and improving population health through prevention. They emphasized that the program is intended to benefit rural and frontier residents statewide, including areas near urban centers when the project serves rural patients, and that CMS approval, provider readiness, and sustainability will drive what can be funded. Committee members asked about how the program would treat border communities, frontier counties, urban providers serving rural patients, multilingual outreach, tribal consultation, and whether there would be information sessions for applicants. HHS said the website will include sign-up and translation features, more listening sessions and training will be offered, and a rural health tribal liaison will work alongside the existing Medicaid tribal liaison. Members also raised concerns about reimbursement timing, cash flow for providers, and whether projects in urban areas could qualify; HHS responded that urban projects may be eligible if they clearly benefit rural residents. The department then outlined the four policy bills tied to the grant scoring: nutrition continuing medical education for physicians, the presidential fitness test, the physician assistant compact, and pharmacist scope of practice. HHS said these policy actions were incentivized in the federal funding opportunity and that failure to pass them could reduce future funding. The committee did not take final action on the bills in this portion of the transcript and recessed for lunch before moving on.

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• ><c> bill</c><00:24:57.440><c> seems</c> Republican support for this bill seems Republican support for
• </c> offering any new resources to support offering any new resources to support it.<00:30:43.120><c>
• :19:49.920><c> that</c><02:19:50.240><c> would</c> exact behavior, but behavior that would exact behavior
• Some supported one set of articles, and some did not, but then they supported another.
• </c> supporting impeachment. supporting impeachment.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, June 6, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• At the end of the day, supporting community banks and House File 916 means supporting small businesses
• At support, community banks are there.
• </c><01:31:01.040><c> community</c> the end of the day, supporting community the end of the day, supporting
• <01:31:03.600><c> small</c><01:31:03.920><c> businesses,</c><01:31:04.639><c> supporting</c> supporting
• small businesses, supporting supporting small businesses, supporting farmers,<01:31:05.520><c> and</

Bills: HF331, HF916

Keywords: school supplies, sales tax exemption, use tax, sales and use tax, back-to-school, classroom supplies, education tax relief, tax holiday, retail exemption, Minnesota sales tax, school materials, binders, calculators, notebooks, pencils, backpacks, book bags, local tax revenue, taxable sales base, income tax

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• </c><00:57:54.319><c> Uh</c> great bill and and I support it. Uh great bill and and I support it.
• Uh, there's a local letter of support, uh, bipartisan uh support from our delegation as well.
• Uh, there's support from our local, um, uh, local county as well as our delegation.
• The bill received unanimous support from the committee.
• The bill and amendment received unanimous support.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation, journalized the prayer, and recognized Read Across America Day with a special resolution congratulating the Maryland State Education Association on the program’s 28th anniversary. Senators also welcomed several guests and student groups, including Eleanor Roosevelt High School students, Maryland Federation of Republican Women members for Red Scarf Day, medical shadows from Johns Hopkins, a student page prospect, and a group from Matthew Henson Elementary School. The chamber then took up multiple Finance Committee consent calendars and individual local alcohol-related bills, all of which were reported favorably, adopted without objection, and ordered printed for third reading. Measures included changes to alcohol license fee refunds for uniformed service members, Anne Arundel County license classifications and compensation for liquor board officials, a Baltimore City racetrack license extension, a Cecil County license quota change, and new or expanded licenses for golf courses, sports venues, and barber shop/beauty salon establishments. The Senate also advanced bills on social work licensing, a rural readiness economic development program, a Maryland-Ireland Trade Commission extension, peer-to-peer car sharing insurance rules, telematics-based auto insurance disclosures and appeals, and veteran status notation on public profiles. Several bills were amended before being advanced, generally with technical or clarifying changes and no recorded opposition. Senate Bill 18 would create a provisional social work license; Senate Bill 351 would regulate insurer use of vehicle telematics data; Senate Bill 395 would revise insurance and liability rules for peer-to-peer car sharing; and Senate Bill 197 would alter comprehensive plan elements in land use law. Senate Bill 439, protecting fire and rescue public safety employees from adverse action based on medical cannabis certification, also moved forward without amendment. One measure, Senate Bill 69, which would make permanent the nonprofit navigator position in the Department of Commerce, was discussed at length after a member raised concerns about oversight of nonprofit grant funding. On request, the bill was special ordered to the next day for further consideration. All other bills discussed in the transcript were advanced to third reading by unanimous or near-unanimous voice action, with no recorded roll-call votes.

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• Thank you for support.
• Thank you for support.
• I mean, usually those are exclusions with reckless behavior or intentional behavior.
• We would support that as well.
• I'm testifying in support of HB 3960.

Bills: HB 106, HB144, HB145, HB252, HB1732, HB2221, HB2467, HB2468, HB2517, HB2518, HB2963, HB3016, HB3689, HB3960, HB4386, HB4490, HB4751, HB5247, HJR175, HB2213

Keywords: HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund, production safety, leasehold operations, electric utility, distribution poles, inspection

Summary: The committee first handled pending business, including reconsidering a failed vote on SB 715 and then reporting several measures favorably. SB 1978 was reported from committee on a committee substitute, and a series of House bills — including HB 431, HB 1522, HB 1922, HB 3228, HB 3229, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 4219, HB 4238, HB 434, HB 1584, and HB 4739 — were moved out of committee, most to the local and uncontested calendar. The votes on these items were overwhelmingly or unanimously in favor, with committee substitutes adopted where applicable. The committee then heard HB 2963, a right-to-repair bill for consumer electronics. The author said the bill would require manufacturers to provide parts, tools, and documentation on fair and reasonable terms while preserving trade secrets and excluding certain categories such as medical devices, motor vehicles covered by an MOU, critical infrastructure, and commercial-only transactions. Supporters from the Texas Public Policy Foundation and Environment Texas argued it would strengthen property rights, help small businesses, and reduce e-waste. Opponents, including representatives of SafeLight Auto Glass and LKQ, said they supported right-to-repair in principle but objected to the bill’s automotive MOU exemption and broader scope, warning it could create uncertainty and leave some manufacturers and repair shops outside the framework. The bill was left pending after testimony. Members also heard HB 2467 on salary parity for State Fire Marshal investigators, HB 252 on allowing some state agencies to pay certain employees twice monthly, HB 2468 on public improvement district notice and a buyer’s right to terminate, HB 4386 on annuity contract exchanges and surrender timelines, HB 4751 creating a Texas Quantum Initiative and related fund, and HJR 175 proposing a constitutional amendment protecting Texans’ ability to use mutually agreed-upon mediums of exchange, including cash, bullion, and digital currency. Testimony on HB 4751 was largely supportive but included questions about whether the state needs a new coordinating structure and funding mechanism for quantum research and commercialization. HJR 175 drew discussion about barter, taxes, and concerns over central bank digital currency. Each of these items was left pending after hearing testimony. The committee also heard HB 2221, which would update insurance anti-rebating laws to allow more wellness and value-added services in life and health insurance, with supporters saying it would encourage healthier behavior without requiring data monitoring. Finally, the committee took up a package of utility and wildfire-related bills from Chairman King’s portfolio: HB 106, requiring oil and gas operators to maintain certain overhead electrical lines; HB 144, requiring utilities to submit pole inspection and management plans to the PUC; and HB 145, requiring wildfire mitigation plans and allowing utilities to self-insure under certain conditions. Utility, co-op, and insurance representatives generally supported the safety and resiliency goals of HB 144, while asking for clarifications and less frequent reporting; HB 145 was introduced as a broader wildfire-risk and liability measure. These bills were also left pending after testimony.

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• How do we how well do we support?
• They're asked to do too much without enough support.
• Pathways supports an infrastructure.
• These supports really help us.
• So we have been working to support that.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Well, in support of support. Chair: OK, you're right. In support of this.
• I'm a general dentist from Katy, Texas, and I'm in support, and the Texas Dental Association is in support
• I'm testifying in support of House Bill 2542 this morning.
• I'm with the Texas Pharmacy Association, and on behalf of myself, I'm in support of the bill.
• If the test is positive, providers then must offer information about treatment and support services,

Bills: HB50

Keywords: constitutional amendment, ballot language, fiscal note, fiscal impact, cost estimate, savings estimate, Legislative Budget Board, LBB, secretary of state, Election Code, Government Code, voter information, ballot proposition, state budget, election administration, Texas

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• Expanding the ability of tribes to provide behavioral health and parenting support services for those
• We ask for your support. Thank you very much.
• Indians in support.
• Yeah, I just want to thank everybody for the support.
• So I strongly support this.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Human Services heard four bills and one consent item. AB 1574 by Assemblymember Chris Rogers would expand tribal access to prevention and diversion services aimed at keeping Native youth out of foster care. Supporters, including tribal representatives and child welfare advocates, said the bill would help address the overrepresentation of Native children in foster care and strengthen culturally relevant, tribally run services. There was no opposition, and the committee passed the bill 6-0 to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. The committee then heard AB 1618, also by Assemblymember Rogers, which would require California to continue a household food insecurity survey if the federal government does not. Supporters from End Child Poverty California, AARP, food banks, and county and local government groups said reliable data is needed to track hunger, target services, and respond to expected federal cuts to food assistance. The bill was approved 5-0 as amended to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. AB 1688 by Assemblymember Carrillo would require notice to additional attorneys when there are allegations of abuse or neglect in a foster placement, including attorneys for parents and other children in the same home. The author and the Children's Law Center said the measure would close a safety gap and improve coordination to protect foster youth. Committee members also spoke in support based on their professional experience, and the bill passed 6-0 as amended to the Assembly Public Safety Committee. The committee also approved the consent calendar, including AB 1602, and adjourned after completing its business.