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• Judge Jennifer Dillingham of the 81st Judicial District Court, Sheriff Stephen Bailey, County Commissioner
• claim with the very well-determined elements under Chapter 82 of the Civil Practices and Remedies Code
• Senate Bill 2320 amends the Penal Code to enhance penalties for all DWI offenses, including first-time
• Under Chapter 54 of the Government Code, 25 different counties have their own qualification standards
• lawful discharge to better align with the language used in offenses in Chapter 22 of the Texas Penal Code

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation, recognized a Karnes County Day delegation and the Texas Association of Museums, received a governor’s message on Texas Diabetes Council appointments, and introduced the Doctor of the Day. The chamber then took up several resolutions, including SR 388 honoring the Texas Association of Museums, and adopted SRs 380, 382, and 387 by voice vote. Senator King was excused due to a family death, and the journal reading was dispensed with. The Senate then moved through a series of bills, most of them on expedited suspension of the regular order and three-day rule. Measures passed included SB 868 on Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program funding for high-wildfire-risk areas; SB 264 exempting certain family motor-vehicle transfers from tax; SB 2112 on oyster mariculture penalties; SB 1484 on catfish labeling and marketing; SB 660 on bollards near hospital emergency rooms; SB 1809 creating offenses for gift card fraud; SB 32 and SJR 81 providing business personal property tax relief and a related constitutional amendment; SB 1267 modernizing boat titling and adding disclosure for hidden hull damage; SB 1470 allowing DPS data sharing for voter list maintenance; SB 2406 and SB 2407 implementing Sunset recommendations for the Sabine River Authority and Lower Neches Valley River Authority; SB 609 on school district compliance with legally required policies; SB 921 on ex parte Medicaid eligibility renewals; SB 2320 increasing DWI penalties; SB 1822 requiring disclosure and oversight of AI-based utilization review algorithms; SB 693 on notaries public and deed theft prevention; and SB 664 setting statewide qualifications and oversight for magistrates and related judicial officers. One of the most contested items was SB 779 on common law public nuisance claims, which drew extended debate over whether the bill would limit lawsuits against lawful, regulated activities and whether it would preserve private nuisance and other existing remedies. Despite objections, the Senate suspended the rules and passed the bill to engrossment by a 17-12 vote, holding it there. Another debated measure was SB 1008 on state and local authority over the food service industry; after a perfecting amendment, it was passed to engrossment and then to final passage. Several bills were adopted or passed with near-unanimous support, while others, including SB 1267, SB 1470, SB 1822, and SB 2320, saw some opposition but still cleared the chamber.

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• If they are in the criminal code, state or federal, they are distinct, and we're only talking about people
• And I love the idea that at least the commissioners are overseeing the quality of care for these immigration
• You know, I heard from the Cibola County manager as well, briefly, as one commissioner and other members
• You know, I heard from the Sibla County Manager as well, briefly as one commissioner and other members

Bills: SB100

Keywords: burglary, aggravated burglary, dwelling, criminal law, property rights, 996, all

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• When residents in the area complained that ROP was removing fire debris, code enforcement and environmental
• Code compliance noted students walking past the burn site without personal protective equipment and had
• Specifically, the focus that this code section did not exist in California law.
• This code section was written by young people for young people at a time when nobody was talking about
• While the insurance commissioner called on admitted Insurers to step in, no state-admitted insurer has

Summary: The hearing covered several child welfare, human services, tribal housing, child care, and long-term care bills. SB 1099 would clarify local governments’ authority to provide state or local public benefits to all residents under PRWORA; SB 1190 would regulate private youth transport services by requiring permits, background checks, training, and bans on blindfolds, hoods, restraints, and overnight pickups; SB 1322 would streamline tribal access to Community Care Expansion housing grants and better align the process with tribal sovereignty; SB 1109 would require an annual license renewal review for STRTPs with five or more Type A citations in a year; SB 1234 would require fentanyl testing in juvenile dependency cases when a court finds a risk of fentanyl use; SB 991 would require DSS to identify the specific type of abuse on its public licensing database; SB 1200 would redefine “infant” for family child care ratio purposes as under 18 months; and SB 1345 would strengthen foster youth rights regarding access to and dignified transport of personal belongings. The committee also approved a consent calendar including SB 534, SB 1410, and SB 1421. Testimony was largely in support of the measures, often from authors, advocates, county officials, and people with lived experience. Supporters of SB 1190 described traumatic youth transport practices and argued for basic safety standards. SB 1322 supporters said tribal grantees face unnecessary delays and collateral demands that conflict with sovereignty. SB 1109 drew support from county probation officers who cited repeated serious violations and public safety concerns at STRTPs, while the chair ultimately opposed the bill as duplicative of existing CDSS authority. SB 1234 drew emotional support from a grandparent who lost a child to fentanyl, but also opposition from the Drug Policy Alliance and a dependency attorney, who argued the bill was redundant, vague, and could create biased or unnecessary testing; amendments were accepted to narrow the standard. SB 991 supporters said the public needs more specific information about abuse findings, SB 1200 supporters said the change would expand infant care capacity and help working families, and SB 1345 supporters said foster youth deserve dignity rather than having belongings packed in trash bags. Votes were taken after quorum was established. SB 991, SB 1200, SB 1345, SB 1190, SB 1234, SB 1322, and SB 1099 were all reported out of committee, most on unanimous or near-unanimous votes; SB 1234 passed 6-0 as amended to Appropriations, and SB 1099 later had a vote change recorded, ending 5-1. SB 1109 did not advance after the motion failed for lack of a second, and it was held in committee. The committee then adjourned and transitioned into an oversight hearing reviewing the outcomes of AB 2247 (placement stability and notice protections for foster youth) and AB 2496, with presenters discussing how the earlier foster youth placement law has changed practice and the importance of dignity, notice, and youth voice in placement decisions.

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• When residents in the area complained that ROP was removing fire debris, code enforcement and environmental
• Code compliance noted students walking past the burn site without personal protective equipment and had
• Specifically, the focus that this code section did not exist in California law.
• This code section was written by young people for young people at a time when nobody was talking about
• While the insurance commissioner called on admitted insurers to step in, no state-admitted insurer has

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• They matter in Morse code. They matter in how we write the statutes, too.
• They matter in Morse code. They matter in how we write the statutes, too.
• They matter in Morse code.<01:28:54.719> They<01:28:54.880> matter<01:28:55.040> in<
• :28:55.199> how<01:28:55.360> we<01:28:55.440> write<01:28:55.600> the code
• They matter in how we write the code.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, approved the previous day’s journal, and received several committee reports and House messages. Committee reports advanced a number of bills and appointments, including Senate Bill 163, House Bill 1320, Senate Bill 160, House Bill 1210, and several board and commission appointments recommended for the consent calendar. The chamber also received House action on multiple bills, including concurrence in Senate amendments to House Bills 1239, 1262, and 1110, a request for a conference committee on House Bill 1084, and transmission of several other measures to the Revisor of Statutes. The Senate then took up Senate Joint Resolution 22, designating July 12-18, 2026, as Plastic Pollution Awareness Week. Senator Cutter spoke in support, arguing that plastic pollution harms environmental and human health, disproportionately affects vulnerable communities, and cannot be solved by recycling alone. The resolution was adopted on a 25-9 vote, with several senators recorded in opposition, and co-sponsors were noted. The chamber also recognized guests from the Colorado Society of Enrolled Agents and the National Association of Tax Professionals, as well as visitors from the Colorado School of Mines and former Senator John Evans. Later, the Senate considered special orders on the consent calendar, including House Bills 103, 1026, and 1051, and adopted the committee reports and the bills. House Bill 1026 was amended and House Bill 1051 was advanced to third reading and final passage. The Senate also took up Senate Bill 117, concerning permissible methods for the sale of lottery tickets. Senator Bridges explained that the bill was intended to respond to lottery rules allowing online sales and credit card purchases, but said the measure had been narrowed in committee and then raised constitutional concerns under Colorado’s prohibition on slot machines outside limited gaming areas. The transcript ends during that debate, before final action on Senate Bill 117 is shown.

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• House File 3603 is a bill that would direct the Commissioner of Children, Youth and Families to ask the
• Kats would still be considered eligible for purchase under this because under the Minnesota state tax code
• Second of all, it's important to understand that the tax code was not designed for nutrition.
• Second of all, it's important to understand that the tax code was not designed for nutrition.
• 00:06:52.960> Minnesota<00:06:53.440> state<00:06:53.720> tax<00:06:54.040> code

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 3603, and Representative Olson first offered and had adopted an A1 author’s amendment. Olson then explained that the bill would direct the Commissioner of Children, Youth and Families to seek a USDA waiver allowing Minnesota to bar SNAP purchases of items subject to state sales tax, such as prepared foods, chips, soft drinks, and candy. He argued the goal was to promote healthier nutrition, noted that other states have similar waivers, and said the change could help Minnesota qualify for significant federal rural health care funding. Public testimony was divided. Patrick Garofalo of the Minnesota Grocers Association opposed the bill, saying SNAP is a supplemental program and that the proposal would be difficult to administer at retail stores, create confusion, and expose retailers to serious penalties for mistakes. He argued the state tax code is not a nutrition standard and pointed out inconsistencies, such as some candy-like products still being taxable or some healthy items being treated as prepared food. Will Hagen of Minnesota Retailers also opposed the bill, warning it would require costly point-of-sale changes, retraining, and would turn store employees into enforcers while creating cross-border shopping problems. Matt Schmidt of the American First Policy Institute supported the concept, saying SNAP should emphasize nutrition and that restricting unhealthy purchases would reduce taxpayer subsidies for junk food and soda. Members then debated the bill’s logic and practicality, including questions about which snacks would or would not be allowed under the tax-based standard. Representative Sencer-Mura offered an H2 amendment, framed as applying the same restrictions to legislators’ own per diem spending; Representative Hansen responded that the comparison was not equivalent and raised concerns about household circumstances and accessibility. The H2 amendment was put to a vote and did not prevail. The committee then continued member discussion on the bill.

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• . >> Hey, that's fire code. >> Ask me one time about the fire code. >> I have a question.
• <03:43:25.680> So from the commissioner of education.
• So from the commissioner of education.
• all school districts regardless of the all school districts regardless of the zip<05:06:21.520> codes
• that are with within them to zip codes that are with within them to um<05:06:26.560> do<05:06

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Did you have a question for the<01:06:37.599> commissioner?
• the commissioner? Representative Hamlin. the commissioner? Representative Hamlin.
• <01:06:46.559> Did Commissioner. Just a quick question. Did Commissioner.
• > taking<01:07:10.559> my Commissioner Jasper, for taking my Commissioner Jasper, for taking
• ,<02:29:28.640> I argument I gave the commissioner, I argument I gave the commissioner, I

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee met in a transportation work session and executive session, with the chair explaining the format change to allow fuller discussion and possible expert input before votes. The committee first took up House Bill 209, which would have allowed a new vehicle purchased in the model year or before to be inspected in the second year after purchase. Members said the bill was rendered unnecessary by the broader repeal of vehicle inspections, and the committee voted 16-0 to deem it inexpedient to legislate (ITL), with consent. The same outcome followed for House Bill 212, which would have allowed a 180-day operation waiver when a motor vehicle failed an emissions control test, and House Bill 533, which concerned civilian employees and commercial truck inspections. In both cases, members said the inspection repeal made the bills unnecessary, and in the commercial truck bill there were also concerns that the language did not fit federal requirements and referenced state inspection laws rather than federal ones. Both bills were voted ITL 16-0 and adopted by consent. House Bill 298, dealing with vehicle identification number-related issues and antique vehicle authenticity, also received an ITL recommendation 16-0. Members said the proposal raised fraud concerns and could affect the value and authenticity of antique vehicles, and several said the bill needed more work before any future consideration. The committee then moved to Senate Bill 150, which would define electric vehicle charging stations and establish annual testing fees for the Division of Weights and Measures. That bill drew the most discussion: Representative Sykes described a personal experience with a malfunctioning charging station and a large, unclear bill, arguing that consumer protection regulation is needed. Representative Miller said the fee structure seemed high compared with other inspections and that third-party inspectors were not allowed, though he acknowledged some need for consumer protection. Senator David Watters, the sponsor, said the bill should be improved and suggested a lower annual fee and a fund-based approach to build an inspection program over time. Cheryl, the director of Weights and Measures, testified that the division needs authority, staffing, licensing categories, and expensive test equipment to oversee EV chargers, and that current rules do not adequately cover this emerging technology.

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• >> Commissioner, >> Commissioner, >> Commissioner, >> Madam<01:10:11.600>
• Um, Commissioner<01:12:41.520> Denberger, Commissioner Denberger, Commissioner Denberger, Department
• you commissioner is, commissioner, do you commissioner is, commissioner, do you think<01:29:37.440
• Commissioner. Commissioner. Commissioner.
• >> John, >> John, >> John, >> commissioner, >> commissioner, >> commissioner

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• A lifelong resident of Shenok, New York, Thelma served as the commissioner of the Boy Scouts of America
• Thelma served as the commissioner of the Boy Scouts of America and was a longtime member of the church
• These students develop solutions<01:30:34.639> using<01:30:34.960> coding,<01:30:35.440
• > robotics,<01:30:35.920> and solutions using coding, robotics, and solutions using coding
• Bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 14, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• and then with Deputy Commissioners and then with Deputy Commissioner<00:56:09.559> McKinnon<00
• along with temporary commissioner along with temporary commissioner McKinnon<01:15:22.320> at
• <01:18:12.880> a dollars thank you commissioner a dollars thank you commissioner a followup
• <01:30:13.639> Ro colleague um Deputy Commissioner Ro colleague um Deputy Commissioner Ro
• Thank you, Deputy Commissioner.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I wrote some Python code to parse out which are the municipal electric utilities, to verify that the
• I wrote some Python code to parse out which are the municipal electric utilities, to verify that the
• ><00:21:44.039> wrote<00:21:44.279> The<00:21:44.400> Python<00:21:44.840> code
• know that's why I wrote The Python code know that's why I wrote The Python code to<00:21:45.240>
• You know, it sounds like changing one line of code is going to cost $100,000.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Thanks, Commissioner Green, and thank you to the committee for having me here today.
• Thanks, Commissioner Greend, and thank you to the committee for having me here today.
• I guess that Commissioner Greene took the opportunity. I wanted to.
• I guess that Commissioner Greene took the opportunity. I wanted to.
• So to Commissioner Guna's point, it's more of an and.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy held a hearing on the impact of the Iran conflict and global oil supply disruption on California fuel markets. Committee members and administration witnesses from the California Energy Commission and the Division of Petroleum Market Oversight described California’s heavy reliance on imported crude and refined products, the state’s shrinking refining base, current inventory levels, and how global supply tightness is affecting gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel prices. CEC officials said near-term supply looked adequate for roughly the next six weeks, but warned that continued disruption would likely raise prices further and increase competition for imports. DPMO said the conflict is a real supply shock, but also emphasized a separate, longstanding problem of unusually high California retail gasoline prices, especially among major branded stations. Witnesses and members debated the causes of high prices and the state’s longer-term fuel strategy. Professor Severin Borenstein argued that much of the price gap beyond taxes and environmental costs comes from a “mystery gasoline surcharge” downstream of refineries, while also noting that California’s shrinking number of refineries creates market-power and supply-resilience concerns. Western States Petroleum Association CEO Jody Mueller argued that state policies have weakened California’s refining system and made it more vulnerable to global shocks, urging the state to protect remaining refining capacity and improve infrastructure for imports. United Steelworkers Local 675 Vice President Norman Rogers stressed the need for safe, reliable refinery operations and adequate staffing. Several members pressed witnesses on whether California should rely more on imports, how to manage inventories and port/storage capacity, and whether the state needs clearer authority and better data collection to coordinate fuel policy. Discussion also covered branded versus unbranded gasoline pricing, the role of California fuel specifications, and whether a floating gas tax or other policy tools could buffer consumers from global price spikes. No formal votes or committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• posting, it's what it's supposed to be: every 50 feet or something, 25 feet under 635 in the criminal code
• The commissioner actually started this bill, the penalty section of it, so I had a commissioner come
• the commissioner the commissioner actually<01:09:26.400> started<01:09:26.880> this
• 31.400> me<01:09:31.880> because<01:09:32.239> he<01:09:32.520> was commissioner
• come to me because he was commissioner come to me because he was frustrated<01:09:33.640> that

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Rose was the commissioner of agriculture in Tennessee before coming to Congress.
• Rose was the commissioner Tennessee. Mr.
• economic opportunity and a fair tax code economic opportunity and a fair tax code that<05:03:19.440
• We cannot consistency in our tax code. We cannot fail<05:10:23.160> them.
• The code got more progressive.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• As a Lehigh County Commissioner for 28 years and a member of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission
• and the Fresno County A Commissioner and the Fresno County A Commissioner identified<03:20:23.200
• House of Representatives: Sir, on June 4, 2026, pursuant to section 3307 of Title 40, United States Code
• <06:05:21.040> the<06:05:21.280> Committee<06:05:21.600> on United States Code
• , the Committee on United States Code, the Committee on Transportation<06:05:22.558> and<06:05

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 4, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• This bill does not seek to at all touch the educator code of conduct or any sort of practices within
• Well, that's code for get yourself a tutor, and not all of these kids can afford tutors.
• for get yourself that's key that's code for get yourself a a a tutor<00:36:35.720> and<00:36:
• I've sent it to the commissioner in the past, so I'm happy to send you that.
• I have included with the handouts a copy of New Hampshire RSA 644:4, criminal code defining harassment

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 129, which would redefine “evidence-based” in public education to require objective, science-based evidence for pedagogical methods. The prime sponsor said the bill is a verbatim reintroduction from the prior session and argued that current federal definitions are too vague, allowing subjective surveys and other weak evidence to justify teaching methods. He said the bill is limited to pedagogy, not subject matter, and is intended to improve student outcomes, reduce fad-driven practices, and potentially save money by limiting unnecessary retraining and new materials. Members asked repeatedly about the bill’s scope, including whether it would affect classroom teachers, curriculum content, and existing instructional approaches such as phonics versus whole language or queuing. The sponsor said the bill applies to state and local education bodies and educator training policies, not individual teachers in their classrooms, and that teachers would retain flexibility. He also said standardized testing could be part of a scientific study but is not itself a study, and that textbook providers could be asked to furnish the studies supporting instructional guidance included in their materials. Several members raised concerns about the fiscal note and possible cost shifts to local districts and taxpayers. The sponsor disputed the idea that the bill would necessarily create major new costs or require additional staff, saying any costs would likely be limited and that the department is already applying federal evidence-based rules. He also said if some current methods are not science-based, updating them would be justified even if there were some initial expense. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• All right, so that's new. positions would be commissioner Caswell positions would be commissioner Caswell
• Commissioner?
• Commissioner?
• is that yesterday when commissioner is that yesterday when commissioner Steph<01:28:29.320> from
• <04:47:48.958> anything<04:47:49.840> managerial Commissioners anything managerial Commissioners

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a work session on the Department of Business and Economic Affairs budget, with testimony from Chase Hegman and Kathy Frederickson. Early discussion focused on staffing and vacancies, including a senior planner position tied to FEMA requirements, a program assistant funded by federal ORID dollars, a program specialist being considered for reclassification, two Housing Champions positions to be funded in the next biennium, and temporary welcome center positions. Members also reviewed the commissioner’s office, indirect cost recoveries tied to federal program administration, and the structure and staffing of rest areas and welcome centers, including the Turnpike-funded locations and seasonal staffing patterns. Members then moved through economic development and federal grant-related accounts. Hegman explained that a large share of the agency’s funding is federal, with some programs requiring state match, including the Apex Accelerator, which supports government contracting assistance for businesses. He described Apex as a small team that helps businesses with DOD and other contracting opportunities through webinars, matchmaking, and one-on-one support. The Office of Workforce Opportunity was described as largely federally funded through Commerce-related workforce programs and subrecipients, with some general fund support for agency-wide needs. The Northern Borders Regional Commission dues and capacity grant were also discussed, with officials explaining the state’s required contribution and the federal funds used to administer the program. A major point of discussion was the proposed reduction to the Small Business Development Center, which officials said provides one-on-one technical assistance to new and small businesses and has a strong return on investment. Members questioned the cut, the federal funding sources, and whether there was a waiting list for services; officials said they would provide more detail on matching requirements and funding. The committee also reviewed travel and tourism accounts, including the joint promotional grant program and tourism advertising funds, both of which are proposed to increase. Officials said the tourism marketing formula is based on a percentage of meals and rooms tax revenue and argued that the spending generates significant visitor spending and tax revenue, citing an outside ROI study and examples of advertising in test markets. No votes were taken during the work session.

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• It requires the Commissioner of Education and Chancellor of the State University System to provide guidance
• We have an amendment by Representative Kendall, Amendment One, bar code 832527.

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• Lopez retired from New Mexico State Land Office, where she held the position of assistant commissioner
• I'm a daughter of a Navajo Code Talker.

Bills: SM13, SM14

Keywords: land grant, Las Vegas, governance, self-governance, judicial management, forced sterilization, coerced sterilization, Indigenous women, Native American women, women of color, reproductive justice, reproductive sovereignty, truth and reconciliation commission, memorial, trauma-informed care, reparative justice, human rights, bodily autonomy, Indian Health Service, Indian affairs