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• The previous state journal, House and Senate bills and joint resolutions on second reading, reassignment
• of bills and resolutions, reports and joint committee reports, ratings, and placing motions will be
• I was planning to announce on Monday that my son turned 13 over the weekend, and so I want to wish him

Bills: HCR1030, HB1370, SB893, SB2, SB1589

Keywords: legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation

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• According to the Texas maternal mortality and morbidity review committee, every one of these deaths was
• Thank you also to one of my joint authors who is in the committee hearing, Representative Collier, for
• Thank you also to one of my joint authors that is in the committee hearing, Representative Collier, for
• If not with one-on-one therapy, group therapy is...
• If not, with one-on-one therapy, group therapy is every day, I think, or I'm not sure on the group therapy

Bills: HB1826, HB1969, HB2708, HB2729, HB3618, HB4515, HB4764, SB1021, SB1610

Keywords: mental health, women's health, county jail, depression screening, criminal justice, inmate release, identification certificate, Texas Department of Corrections, personal identification, driver's license, state law, reentry services, nondisclosure, criminal history, criminal defendants, community supervision, misdemeanors, felonies, rehabilitation, hearsay

Summary: The Corrections Committee first took up pending business and reported several previously heard bills favorably to the full House, including HB 1515 and SB 2405, the TDCJ Sunset bill and its Senate companion, HB 5639 on the veteran housing program, HB 2854 on hospital visits as a parole or mandatory supervision condition and related hospital liability, and SB 1080 on occupational licenses for people with criminal convictions. The committee also heard and advanced SB 1080 without amendment, then moved into new business. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 3618, which would limit invasive group strip searches of female inmates in TDCJ facilities. Formerly incarcerated women and advocates testified in support, describing humiliation, trauma, barriers to programming, and arguing that searches were often ineffective and that contraband more often comes from staff. TDCJ’s resource witness said the agency has looked at technology such as millimeter scanners and is in the process of placing them in facilities, while the bill sponsor said the measure would preserve searches in emergencies and require female officers when women are unclothed. HB 3618 was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4515 on expanding orders of nondisclosure, with the author saying the committee substitute would narrow the bill to marijuana possession only; supporters from Alliance for Safety and Justice and Right on Crime argued it would improve reentry and public safety, while members asked about eligibility and related offenses. HB 1826, requiring depression screenings for pregnant and postpartum incarcerated women, drew support from women’s health advocates and formerly incarcerated witnesses; the bill was left pending. HB 1969, to help people leaving prison renew or obtain driver’s licenses, and HB 2708, expanding nondisclosure eligibility for certain misdemeanor convictions, were also laid out and left pending. Later, the committee heard HB 2729, which would bar hearsay evidence in hearings on violations of release conditions, and SB 1021, which would make stalking convictions ineligible for community supervision and add related victim-protection provisions; both were left pending. SB 1610, addressing civil commitment facility safety, sex offender registration, and penalties for assaults on staff, drew strong opposition from civil commitment residents, family members, and civil rights advocates who argued it was punitive and raised due process concerns; the resource witness said assaults had increased and explained the civil commitment process and existing legal safeguards. Finally, HB 4764 would require TDCJ to report detailed annual data on restrictive housing; supporters said the bill would improve transparency around solitary confinement, and the committee left it pending before adjourning.

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• Mihoko Ito again on behalf of the Kahana Bay Steering Committee.
• Mihoko Ito again on behalf of the Kahana Bay Steering Committee.
• I also sit on our agricultural committee and our parks committee, and we all, in a nutshell, it's all
• Brian Mimo here on behalf the committee.
• Seeing none, Vice Chair for the vote on HB 1619. committee.

Bills: HB1846, HB2205, HB1802, HB1571, HB2047, HB2434, HB2426, HB2361, HB2395, HB1712, HB2544, HB1619

Keywords: coastal erosion, shoreline properties, regional planning, mitigation districts, sediment management, environmental impact, public access, community financing, shoreline erosion, emergency permits, coastal management, erosion control, Hawaii Revised Statutes, HB1802, conservation banking, conservation bank, mitigation banking, compensatory mitigation, incidental take permit, incidental take license

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1846, relating to shoreline mitigation districts. DLNR and the Office of Planning opposed the bill, arguing it would improperly shift regulatory roles between the agencies and prioritize private land interests over public trust and natural and historic resources. Supporters, including the Shoreline Preservation Coalition, Kahana Bay residents, and Hawaii Realtors, said regional planning is needed to address severe erosion, especially in Kahana, and that better coordination between state and county agencies could help move stalled projects forward. Testifiers emphasized that shoreline conditions vary by area and that science-based, region-specific solutions are needed. Members asked questions about whether existing law already allows regional planning and emergency shoreline responses. DLNR said it already has authority to process regional projects and cited an existing draft EIS for Kahana Bay that would proceed through normal permitting and public hearing channels. Supporters responded that the bill would provide a clearer regional planning framework and help communities facing urgent erosion impacts. No vote was taken on HB 1846 in the portion provided. The committee then took up HB 2205, relating to emergency erosion mitigation. DLNR opposed the bill, saying it already has authority to issue emergency permits and had recently done so quickly for a collapsed sidewalk at Queen Surf Beach, and warning that the bill’s language could weaken Act 16 by changing a prohibition on shoreline hardening to a requirement to merely minimize it. Kahana Bay representatives and other supporters argued the bill would create a limited, regulated short-term pathway for emergency shoreline solutions while long-term plans are developed, and said current permits have expired or stalled, leaving dangerous sandbags and no practical relief. Additional testimony from a private homeowner stressed that erosion is threatening homes and that private owners are often bearing the cost of protecting public shoreline access. The discussion remained focused on balancing emergency protection, public access, and long-term shoreline management, and no final action was taken in the excerpt provided.

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• I'm calling to order the House Committee on Labor. Today is Tuesday, March 31st, 2026.
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• Okay, no one else on Zoom? No.
• The committee then moved on to HCR 147 and H 139 related to a working group for a global war on terror
• We move the House Committee on Labor for decision-making.

Bills: HCR92, HCR46, HCR172, HCR147, HCR112, HCR100, HR84, HR42, HR139, HR104, HR92

Keywords: automated external defibrillator, AED, cardiac arrest, state buildings, health education, public health, lifeguards, first responders, public safety, ocean safety, emergency response, Hawaii, workers' compensation, auditor, procurement audit, compliance, Department of Human Resources Development, transparency, accountability, medical care

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• And he served on this committee, we believe.
• So that's a very sharp person if he served on this committee, right? But no joke.
• And he served<00:04:35.440> on<00:04:35.759> this<00:04:36.000> committee,<00:04
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• So served on this committee, we believe.

Bills: SB342, SB342, SB159

Keywords: land bank, land bank authority, local land bank authority, Alabama Land Bank Authority, tax delinquent property, tax sale, tax lien, redemption period, quiet title, blight remediation, vacant property, foreclosure, ad valorem tax, property tax exemption, intergovernmental agreement, county government, municipal government, redevelopment, brownfields, floodplain management

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• Also, to protect the ones that have been getting reimbursed, the under 250, the last 5-year average is
• Also, to protect the<00:05:54.000> ones<00:05:54.320> that<00:05:54.440> have<00
• Any questions on the amendment? Not on the amendment.
• Okay, so committee, you ready for roll call on the as amended?
• Okay, so committee, you ready for roll call on the bill as amended?

Bills: HB542

Keywords: HB542, district attorney, prosecutor, supernumerary district attorney, Employees' Retirement System, ERS, Alabama retirement, public employee retirement, pension, retirement benefits, post-retirement employment, salary cap, dual participation, double dipping, District Attorneys' Plan, assistant district attorney, deputy district attorney, state pension, survivor benefits, Office of Prosecution Services

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• We've talked about it on on this bill.
• , overregulated system that we have today that has made health premiums the number one concern of Alabama
• I'll just throw one more thing in: In the '90s, when I owned a health plan in the state of Alabama, we
• The Alabama Legislature has already stood on that issue, and we're just asking you to take this step
• The Alabama Legislature has already stood on that issue, and we're just asking you to take this step

Bills: HB424, SB63, SB269

Keywords: HB424, Montgomery County, sheriff, county sheriff, salary increase, expense allowance, local act, county general fund, retirement contributions, public official compensation, law enforcement pay, elected official salary, Montgomery County legislation, sheriff compensation, term-based salary, immigration, law enforcement, fingerprints, DNA collection, illegal aliens

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• Hold Hold Hold >> on. All right.
• Chairman, members of the committee.
• and the other one they didn't like.
• <00:10:51.279> that I said I need to come out the one that I said I need to come out the one
• They're not on the shelf there anymore. If they are still on the shelf, they've been there a lot.

Bills: SB85, SB85

Keywords: vaccination exemption, religious exemption, medical exemption, vaccine mandate, testing requirement, public schools, K-12, students, parents, guardians, higher education, college enrollment, university attendance, public institutions of higher education, immunization, religious tenets, sincerely held belief, school health policy, Alabama, AHSAA physical form

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• committees.
• It actually originated out of one of my two counties that I represent in southwest Alabama.
• Refer this to our civil committee and I'm going to let us get together on it. We'll get you back.
• I want it back on in two weeks, as I want the other one back on in two weeks. Yes, sir. Please.
• Favorable report on this one. Now, what about what's the next one? SB108. Yes, sir.

Bills: HB2, HB43, HB49, HB94, HB137, HB156, HB200, HB250, HB3, HB42

Keywords: vaccination, parental consent, minors, medical consent, guardian approval, criminal procedure, split sentencing, probation, Class A felony, Class B felony, minimum confinement, out-of-state warrants, law enforcement, extradition, Alabama Code, arrest authority, interstate cooperation, tax exemption, seafood, retail sales

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• So this one, the changes are found on page 10, which I'm... to bring consistency and clarity to this
• So on page 10, you're talking about an independent candidate.
• Say that one more time. It just makes sense because the independent wouldn't be on the ballot.
• Let's handle one problem at a time and fix this problem first.
• Okay, any other questions or comments on this bill? No questions or comments on this bill?

Bills: HB250

Keywords: HB250, Alabama Ethics Commission, statement of economic interests, financial disclosure, candidate ethics, campaign finance, candidate filing deadline, qualifying papers, declaration of candidacy, independent candidate, ballot access, election law, ethics reform, public officials, public employees, asset disclosure, income disclosure, real estate holdings, indebtedness disclosure, late filing penalty

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• If other language is adopted on the Senate floor, we will consider an updated committee substitute. .
• We welcome the opportunity to work with you and the committee on this bill. Thank you.
• Thanks again to the committee for considering another one of these housing bills.
• Hearing none, the chair moves to adjourn the Committee on Land and Resource Management.
• Hearing none, the chair moves to adjourn the Committee on Land and Resource Management.

Bills: HB24, HB2015, HB2149, HB2559, HB2701, HB2797, HB3172, HB24

Keywords: zoning, public notice, local government, residential development, protests, water conservation, municipal utility districts, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, environmental regulation, groundwater management, nonconforming uses, zoning regulations, land use, property rights, municipal authority, municipal moratorium, development moratorium, property development, subdivision, site plan

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• Which one is it?
• Hang on, hang on, hang on, hang on, hang on. Can we bring up our city attorney's office?
• Knowledgeable on that.
• So a small city, and we've had several come testify before this committee on other bills, would not even
• Chairman Gates, Vice Chairman Lalani, and members of the House Committee on Labor.

Bills: HB24, HB2015, HB2149, HB2559, HB2701, HB2797, HB3172, HB24

Keywords: zoning, public notice, local government, residential development, protests, water conservation, municipal utility districts, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, environmental regulation, groundwater management, nonconforming uses, zoning regulations, land use, property rights, municipal authority, municipal moratorium, development moratorium, property development, subdivision, site plan

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• For those of you who don't know me, I served on this committee for many years.
• Now I've I've sat in in y'all's chair is on on this committee I've sat on the appropriations committee
• When I was on this committee a long time ago, there weren't charters. cool.
• Chairman and committee members, money extra ATP. We're on the bill.
• Thank you for your service on this committee and your commitment to public education.

Bills: HB2, HB2

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace

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• Committee on Public Education will come to order, and the clerk will call the roll.
• So it's a significant matter for our committee. be three before this committee and we will rely on those
• Thank you for serving on this committee and hearing how. Hospital too.
• on the bill.
• have so many kids with special needs. that a lot of the salaries go to people who work with those kids one-on-one

Bills: HB2, HB2

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace

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• The Committee on Public Education will come to order. The clerk will call the roll. Thank you.
• The Committee on Public Education will come to order. The clerk will call the roll. CUNNINGHAM.
• We have had some discussions offline, members on this committee.
• I mean, that's part of it, and I would hate to see the investments that this committee will work on and
• You know, and we need multiple committees working on this.

Bills: HB2, HB2

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace

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• 2 3 The House Committee on Public Education will come to order. and the clerk will call the roll.
• It is my intent that this... committee here testimony this week and work together on a committee substitute
• committee on your thoughts of this. and other broad topics.
• We need to keep it focused on what's before the committee. Okay. Thank you. Okay.
• Committee do. committee lead on by increasing the weight of our bilingual programs.

Bills: HB2, HB2

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace

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• We're on the bill, but it sounds, Senator, uh, based on my conversation with your staff that the committee
• Senator Parker's 1061 is the one bill that did not have a committee sub that we're still waiting on.
• I have a quorum. 1061, you everybody good on. OK, then what I want to do is vote on 1061.
• May I pause until I determine Senator Parker's position on one of my bills I've got, um.
• So with that, is there any other business come before the Senate Committee on Natural Resources?

Bills: SB 1150, SB 763, SB 1061, SB 1146, SB 1198

Keywords: concrete plants, environmental regulation, permit process, air quality, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, SB 1061, uranium mining, production area authorization, TCEQ, Water Code, groundwater, groundwater conservation district, restoration table value, restoration values, contested case hearing, Chapter 2001, mineral rights, surface owners, notice requirements, environmental permitting

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• The Committee on Local Government will come to order.
• All right, let's open up public testimony on the committee substitute to House Bill 3348.
• We will now begin committee substitute public testimony on House Bill 3348.
• All right, let's open up public testimony on the committee substitute to House Bill 3348.
• We will now begin committee substitute public testimony on House Bill 3348.

Bills: HB198, HB303, HB1535, HB2742, HB3305, HB3348, HB3505, HB3711, HB4753, HB2715, HB21, HB30

Keywords: HB 198, Wade Cannon Act, firefighter cancer screening, occupational cancer screening, fire protection personnel, local government, political subdivision, Texas Commission on Fire Protection, National Fire Protection Association, NFPA standards, occupational medical examination, public safety, firefighter health, cancer prevention, annual health screening, confidential medical exam, pulmonary function test, electrocardiogram, chest x-ray, blood test

Summary: The Committee on Local Government heard and discussed a series of House bills dealing with municipal structure, tax payment timing, local provider participation funds, firefighter cancer screenings, sunset review of the Trinity River Authority, replacement certificates of occupancy, and open meetings enforcement. HB 303 would remove the 501-resident floor so very small type A and B municipalities can convert to type C cities; HB 2742 would give property owners a later first split-payment deadline when tax bills are mailed after November 30; HB 3305 and HB 3348 were local provider participation fund measures with committee substitutes; HB 198 would require political subdivisions to offer occupational cancer screenings for firefighters; HB 1535 was a sunset bill for the Trinity River Authority; HB 4753 would allow a municipality-issued proof of a certificate of occupancy to substitute for a lost original; and HB 3711 would treat certain Open Meetings Act violations as offenses against public administration and require public explanation when prosecutors decline to act. Testimony was generally supportive or limited, with several witnesses and senators emphasizing practical fixes, firefighter health and cost savings, local government transparency, and administrative cleanup. For HB 198, firefighter representatives gave emotional testimony about cancer deaths and the value of early screening. On HB 3711, a witness supported the bill but urged stronger enforcement and broader application. Several senators raised policy concerns on HB 2715 about routing removal proceedings through a regional presiding judge rather than the local county, arguing it could politicize the process. The committee took no public testimony on most bills and repeatedly left them pending subject to call of the chair before later voting them out. HB 21, HB 30, HB 1535, HB 1520, HB 198, HB 303, HB 2742, and HB 4753 were reported to the full Senate, generally by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, and several were also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. HB 30 passed on a 5-1 vote, while the other reported bills were approved unanimously or with no recorded opposition. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• No one will have to ship special... ...18. No one will have to ship special devices to Alabama.
• Benjamin Bull, the General Counsel for the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, that Alabama SB on
• It automatically switches to the filter being on when the phone is activated in the state of Alabama.
• I would just urge my fellow committee members to take action on this matter.
• If it gets out of committee, do you want to put the amendment on the floor or...

Bills: SB186, SB187

Keywords: internet filtering, child protection, obscene content, civil liability, manufacturers, app store, app store provider, app developer, mobile app, age verification, parental consent, minor safety, child online safety, parental controls, age gating, digital privacy, data protection, in-app purchases, online consumer protection, deceptive trade practice

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• The, um, Uh One other thing I want to mention is that this committee substitute retains the ability of
• Um, I, I do want to stress upon, um, My members here on the committee that I think it's very important
• These changes ensure we stay on track, remain accountable, and protect our aquifers for future generations
• And more focus on how we're going to protect our natural resources.
• This bill implements a recommendation made in the interim report of the Senate Committee on Water, Ag

Bills: HB 937, HB 2078, HB 2080, HB 3322, HB 3350, HB 4212, HB 4630, HB 4896, HB 4951, HB 5348, HB 5675, SB 565, SB 971, SB 1662, SB 2124

Keywords: special districts, notice requirements, Water Code, government transparency, public meetings, meeting notice, transparency, public engagement, notice, elections, groundwater management, water conservation, joint planning, environmental impact, desired future conditions, groundwater, conservation district, environmental quality, regulatory review, water utility