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• cost effective we think the<00:39:26.640> right<00:39:26.800> terms<00:39:27.160> Tech
• years<00:39:27.880> or<00:39:28.079> we<00:39:28.200> think the right terms Tech
• years or we think the right terms Tech years or we think the<00:39:28.440> right<00:39:28.599

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• So I have seen both the centralized and more decentralized and tech-heavy sides of this industry.
• operationalize the specifics of those requirements, provide not just clear standards but clear investment training
• foster is really critical. standards but clear um uh investment standards but clear um uh investment training
• :53:19.040> to<00:53:19.440> say<00:53:19.680> the<00:53:20.160> you training
• and oversight to say the you training and oversight to say the you know<00:53:20.720> uh<00:53

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The commission met to review stable tokens, real-world asset tokenization, and blockchain-based trust, approved the agenda and December 12 minutes, and heard a presentation from Anchorage Digital after postponing a planned Bitco presentation because of its IPO quiet period. Anchorage’s Melinda Delos, Joe Mioli, and Kevin Wasaki introduced the firm, describing it as a global digital assets platform and the first crypto-native institution in the U.S. to receive a federal banking charter. They said their approach emphasizes security, regulated custody and trading services, and responsible innovation for institutional clients, banks, states, and sovereigns. The presentation focused on post-Genius Act momentum in the stablecoin market. Anchorage said the law provided regulatory clarity and helped spur activity with major clients, including Athena, Tether, and Western Union. The speakers highlighted Western Union’s planned stablecoin as especially significant because it reflects adoption by a long-established traditional payments company, and they said the project illustrates how stablecoins can support programmable, real-time, interoperable payments. They also noted that Anchorage is providing issuance infrastructure for the Western Union project. The commission and presenters also discussed government uses of tokenized assets, including reserve legislation, digital assets for tax collection and fees, and a Marshall Islands initiative to use a tokenized sovereign bond for direct citizen payments. In response to a question, Anchorage said it would follow up on which states are using digital assets for revenue collection, mentioning Louisiana and Pennsylvania as examples. The banking discussion centered on remittances, instant payments, and interbank settlement, with Anchorage arguing that stablecoins can reduce settlement time, fees, and foreign exchange risk while improving traceability and auditability.

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• The Department of Agriculture does a lot of information, licensing, and training, and those folks should
• know, I think about like, you know, DuPont and Monsanto and stuff, and then they have to ship it on a train
• > ship<04:27:02.800> it<04:27:02.880> on<04:27:03.040> a<04:27:03.199> train
• <04:27:03.439> across<04:27:03.680> the<04:27:03.920> country to ship it on a train
• across the country to ship it on a train across the country and<04:27:04.239> if<04:27:04.399

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <04:27:30.960> uh in uh to to recruit retain and train uh in uh to to recruit retain and train
• They provide training, equipment, and they also do their own patrols for early detection.
• They get valuable training, and they help out our states out there.
• Then they can bring that training back here to New England.
• Vermont had quite a few as well. training um they help out our our uh our training um they help out our

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority officials, led by Executive Director Rob Dapice, briefed legislators on the agency’s structure and funding. They explained that the authority is created by state law but is not a state agency, its debt is not state debt, and it is governed by a board appointed by the governor and approved by the Executive Council. The discussion focused on the Affordable Housing Fund and the lead paint hazard remediation fund, including how state appropriations and federal resources are combined to finance affordable rental housing and lead abatement work. Dapice said the Affordable Housing Fund is used as gap financing for multifamily affordable housing projects, typically alongside federal tax credits and tax-exempt bonds, and that state dollars leverage roughly 2:1 to 10:1 in additional federal and private investment, averaging about 4:1. He said the fund has received historic appropriations in recent budgets, including $30 million over the last two biennial budgets and an annual $5 million set-aside from the real estate transfer tax. He also said the fund is usually structured as 0% interest, deferred loans rather than grants, with repayments returning to the fund if projects generate cash flow. Members asked about rents, oversight, staffing, revenues, and whether the programs had added positions. Dapice said affordability restrictions generally last 30 to 99 years, rents are tied to income limits and capped so tenants pay no more than 30% of income, and compliance staff inspect properties regularly to verify income eligibility and rent limits. He said the organization has about 130 to 135 employees, down from about 145, with no new positions added because of the appropriations. He estimated total revenues at roughly $300 million, with administrative budget around $22 million, much of it pass-through grant money. On lead paint remediation, he said the state first appropriated $6 million in 2019, plus $1 million in ARPA funds, and that the program has cleared more than 500 units. He said the federal grant program is not annual or predictable, with a recent award of about $7.75 million, and that the maximum federal grant per unit is $177,000, typically paired with up to $100,000 in state loan support. He also noted that the program can address homes before a child is poisoned if lead hazards are identified, but that cases involving an already exposed child are a higher priority. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• program, I guess, until you get to sort of the high school level where you then also have all of the tech
• have<03:54:04.399> all<03:54:04.640> of<03:54:04.800> the<03:54:05.439> tech
• <03:54:05.680> career<03:54:06.000> and also have all of the tech career and also have
• all of the tech career and technical<03:54:07.040> programs<03:54:07.520> and<03:54:07.760

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• of the regul community and and training of the regul community and we<04:15:43.920> you'll<04
• And so we have staff that are dedicated to providing that training on an ongoing basis.
• trained at an expert level to safely manage hazardous waste at their companies.
• And so we have staff that are dedicated to providing that training on an ongoing basis.
• trained at an expert level to safely manage hazardous waste at their companies.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Environment and Agriculture Committee held an introductory orientation for members, many of whom were new or newly assigned to the committee. Leadership emphasized that the committee is intended to operate in a nonpartisan, collaborative way, and members introduced themselves and described their backgrounds in farming, gardening, food service, environmental work, water and waste issues, veterinary work, and related fields. Several members noted personal ties to homesteading, livestock, orcharding, food security, landfill concerns, and animal welfare, while others said they were eager to learn the committee’s work. The chair then reviewed committee procedures and expectations. Members were told the committee would generally meet on Tuesdays, with hearings starting around 10 a.m. and often running until about 4:30 p.m., and that absences, substitutes for executive sessions, and email communications would be handled through House rules and the committee’s email system. The chair also covered decorum rules for live-streamed meetings, including professional dress, limiting food and drink at the table, and giving full attention to witnesses. Members were reminded that legislative emails are subject to public records laws and that the committee may soon transition to a new email domain. The chair also explained logistics such as bill folders, committee room storage, and emergency procedures for evacuation or shelter-in-place. No bills were debated or voted on in this meeting, but the chair noted that the committee already had roughly two dozen bills pending, including animal welfare, landfill, policy, and cat-and-dog related measures. Members were told to expect a broad mix of topics beyond agriculture, including solid waste and animal-related legislation.

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• And um obviously we left that train station and keep getting farther and farther away.
• And um obviously we left that train And um obviously we left that train station<01:34:25.920>
• Paper ballots are the proven low-tech solution that has served our republic for generations.
• so nonpartisan leaison receive trainings so nonpartisan leaison receive trainings only<02:54:57.760
• The many of the training really helpful.

Keywords: 916, all

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• The issue is enrolled in this training.
• Medicine mandate training for nurse Medicine mandate training for nurse practitioners,<00:58:21.760><
• specific training for their its<00:58:41.920> practitioners.
• frequently require this sort of training frequently require this sort of training for<00:58:57.359
• , and tech upgrades first, with a vague child-centered nod last.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Like Miami-Dade specifically beats their chest about how great and 21st century are and the tech bros

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Like Miami-Dade specifically beats their chest about how great and 21st century they are and the tech

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• to obtain information about proposed hyperscale data center development and lobbying efforts by Big Tech

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But what I can offer you is, I currently serve on a board of a clean tech company. focused on water reclamation

Bills: SB29, SB406, SB447, SB875, SB893, SB1033, SB1346, SB1362, SB1539, SCR22, SB 29

Keywords: business organization, internal management, corporate governance, partnerships, liability reduction, birth certificate, biological sex, gender identity, health and safety, sex assignment, SB 875, Texas, independent school district, ISD, school board trustee, superintendent, campus administrator, electioneering, political signs, early voting

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• As a result, applicants must meet alternative apprenticeship or training requirements authorized under
• having a family member in this business, her comment was, "You can offer more services if you're trained
• House Bill 396, Delegate Pastore, Residential Child Care Programs, Education of Children and Training
• completed, and two, any new training completed, and two, any new training programs programs programs
• House Bill 1312, Delegate Persky, legal tech... All right. Senator, may I explain the amendment?

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Friday, April 10, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation by Associate Pastor Justin Wills of Miracle Temple Church in Lothian, followed by remarks recognizing his family’s ministry and requesting that the prayer be journalized. The chamber then moved through several introductions, including Johnston Square Elementary students who were recognized for strong grades, education-related guests, and staff and family members of senators. After the roll confirmed a quorum, the Senate returned to business. On third reading, House Bill 563, concerning emergency response animals, was amended to align the House and Senate versions. The amendment added self-defense as an affirmative defense, included horses used in search and rescue within the definition of emergency response animal, added a definition of law enforcement unit, and adjusted penalties. The bill then passed with 44 affirmative votes. The Senate also took up Senate Bill 159 on EMS vehicle supplies and neonatal care; the chamber refused to concur in House amendments and sent a message asking the House to recede or appoint a conference committee. The Senate introduced House Bill 420 and referred it to Rules. In Judicial Proceedings, Senate Bill 791 on immigration enforcement prohibitions in correctional facilities was reported favorably with three amendments, including technical changes, limits tied to certain convictions, notice requirements for state facilities, and authorization for judges or commissioners to consider immigration detainers in bail decisions. The minority leader and others requested that the bill be special ordered for more time to review and prepare amendments, arguing the issue was controversial and had been fast-tracked; supporters of the committee report said the bill had already been heard and discussed. The debate over the special-order motion was ongoing at the end of the transcript.

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• So, it's our training staff that provide training for the division. >> Okay.
• So, it's our um training staff office.
• So, it's our um training staff that<00:19:24.640> provide<00:19:25.039> training<00:19:
• So um the training office would be >> Yeah.
• So the 12 in terms of research training.

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• Senate Bill 734. 5 by Menendez relating to holocaust education and training to education k through 16

Bills: SJR1, SJR2, SJR5, SJR33, SJR34, SJR35, SJR37, SJR38, SJR39, SCR12, SB4, SB40, SB701, SB702, SB703, SB704, SB705, SB706, SB707, SB708, SB709, SB710, SB711, SB712, SB713, SB714, SB715, SB716, SB717, SB718, SB719, SB720, SB721, SB722, SB723, SB724, SB725, SB726, SB727, SB728, SB729, SB730, SB731, SB732, SB733, SB734, SB735, SB736, SB737, SB738, SB739, SB740, SB741, SB742, SB743, SB744, SB745, SB746, SB747, SB748, SB749, SB750, SB751, SB752, SB753, SB754, SB755, SB756, SB757, SB758, SB759, SB760, SB761, SB762, SB763, SB764, SB765, SB766, SB767, SB768, SB769, SB770, SB771, SB772, SB773, SB774, SB775, SB776, SB777, SB778, SB779, SB780, SB781, SB782, SB783, SB784, SB785, SB786, SB787, SB788, SB789, SB790, SB791, SB792, SB793, SB794, SB795, SB796, SB797, SB798, SB799, SB800, SB801, SB802, SB803, SB804, SB805, SB806, SB807, SB808, SB809, SB810, SB811, SB812, SB813, SB814, SB815, SB816, SB817, SB818, SB819, SB820, SB821, SB822, SB823, SB824, SB825, SJR1, SJR2, SJR5, SJR33, SJR34, SJR35, SJR37, SJR38, SJR39, SCR12, SB4, SB40, SB701, SB702, SB703, SB704, SB705, SB706, SB707, SB708, SB709, SB710, SB711, SB712, SB713, SB714, SB715, SB716, SB717, SB718, SB719, SB720, SB721, SB722, SB723, SB724, SB725, SB726, SB727, SB728, SB729, SB730, SB731, SB732, SB733, SB734, SB735, SB736, SB737, SB738, SB739, SB740, SB741, SB742, SB743, SB744, SB745, SB746, SB747, SB748, SB749, SB750, SB751, SB752, SB753, SB754, SB755, SB756, SB757, SB758, SB759, SB760, SB761, SB762, SB763, SB764, SB765, SB766, SB767, SB768, SB769, SB770, SB771, SB772, SB773, SB774, SB775, SB776, SB777, SB778, SB779, SB780, SB781, SB782, SB783, SB784, SB785, SB786, SB787, SB788, SB789, SB790, SB791, SB792, SB793, SB794, SB795, SB796, SB797, SB798, SB799, SB800, SB801, SB802, SB803, SB804, SB805, SB806, SB807, SB808, SB809, SB810, SB811, SB812, SB813, SB814, SB815, SB816, SB817, SB818, SB819, SB820, SB821, SB822, SB823, SB824, SB825

Keywords: bail denial, illegal aliens, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, law enforcement, SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025

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• My travels around the world, witnessing how other countries were training their students to be their
• My major work was in product design, high-tech production machines, and engineering management.
• I always remember Mike Linn being here, and he actually trained me to be a Senate President.
• ><03:42:57.960> and<03:42:58.080> he<03:42:58.280> actually<03:42:58.560> trained
• Linn being here and he actually trained Linn being here and he actually trained me<03:42:59.240>

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Summary: The meeting was a Senate retirement recognition session held after adjournment sine die, with the presiding officer relaxing decorum so members could speak, applaud, and interact more freely. The chair explained the order of speakers and noted that retiring members would be recognized from their desks, with a plaque presented by Senate leaders and photos taken afterward. The session was framed as a celebration of service for retiring senators and a tribute to staff, families, and colleagues. Senator Mann spoke first, thanking constituents, family, staff, colleagues, and advocates, and highlighting policy accomplishments such as banning non-compete clauses, wage transparency, breast cancer screening coverage, protections for students, expanded health coverage, pharmacy benefit manager reforms, physician workforce changes, the medication repository program, and paid leave. She also used her remarks to criticize racism, sexism, and broader threats to women’s and people of color’s freedoms, urging civic engagement and warning against erosion of democracy. Senator Tou Xiong followed with a personal farewell centered on his mother’s refugee experience, his family’s sacrifices, and gratitude to mentors and colleagues; he emphasized the value of public service, bipartisan cooperation, and the idea that Minnesota should be a model for the country. Senator Howe gave a faith-centered retirement speech reflecting on his path from humble beginnings, his family, military and public service, and the importance of humility, justice, mercy, and listening to constituents. Senator Klein looked back on a decade in the chamber, including the pandemic and the George Floyd unrest, and said the Senate’s decorum and relationships endured through difficult times; he cited a bill he helped pass for a child needing a prosthetic blade as an example of the legislature’s best work. Senator Draheim began his remarks by thanking his wife and children and joking about his discomfort with speeches, then described being recruited to run for office despite never seeing himself as a politician.

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• > paranatal well-trained workforce of paranatal well-trained workforce of paranatal health<00:
• <00:30:12.080> would roads, trains, and planes would roads, trains, and planes would determine
• Judicial Education and Training, 4.0 FTE. Judicial Education and Training, 4.0 FTE.
• This amount shall be from training fees. This amount shall be from training fees.
• Training services, 61,200. Page 385, House Bill 26-1410. Training services, 6.3 FTE.

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• jobs within the data center industry, we aren't talking about kind of those adjacent and just broader tech
• jobs within the data center industry, we aren't talking about kind of those adjacent and just broader tech

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In the future, she plans to be either an autopsy tech, a dentist, a crime scene analyst, a therapist,
• Judges' salary and benefits are twice those of a magistrate, with three magistrates being hired, trained
• Judges' salary and benefits are twice those of a magistrate, with three magistrates being hired, trained
• Judges' salary and benefits are twice those of a magistrate, with three magistrates being hired, trained
• whether costs should be borne by employers, especially if they have to pay for their employees’ training

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• these language models that the bots use to come up with the suggestions they come up with can be trained
• with are um the suggestions they come up with are um can<04:29:04.239> be<04:29:04.479> trained
• <04:29:06.960> There can be trained to understand. There can be trained to understand.
• Witness continued: But also, if the bot has been trained to be, let's say, a companion model, you know
• <04:48:46.958> to But also if the bot has been trained to But also if the bot has been trained

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee opened a hearing on Senate Bill 146, which would remove the requirement that a medical examiner physically view a body before issuing a cremation certificate. The prime sponsor, Sen. Suprentice, and Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jenny Duval explained that the bill would not change the death certificate process or the existing waiting period before cremation; it would only eliminate the in-person viewing step. They said the current review of death certificates already catches the vast majority of cases that should be reported to the medical examiner, and that the physical view changes outcomes in less than 1% of cremation cases. The witnesses emphasized that the bill is intended to improve efficiency and reduce delays for families and funeral homes, while freeing deputy medical examiners to focus on homicides, suicides, accidents, and unexpected natural deaths. Dr. Duval cited an example where review of a death certificate, not the body, uncovered a long-ago strangulation-related homicide, arguing that the key safeguard is review of records and cause of death, not the physical view. She also said the change would save travel time and some costs for the department. Committee members asked about how death certificates list primary and contributing causes of death, whether the low percentage of findings means the current process has a deterrent effect, why cremation is treated differently from burial, and whether identification concerns are adequately addressed. The sponsors responded that identification is handled earlier by hospitals, families, and funeral directors, and that any questionable identification would already fall under medical examiner jurisdiction. They also said the bill would not alter the two-day cremation delay or other existing safeguards. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.