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• Bill 125 strengthens the supervised release statute and gives the law some actual teeth in addressing key
• bill that was signed into law last year that dealt with the same issues and replaces it with these key
• Further messages from the House: The House has finally passed a master of concurrence in the following
• Kleinpeter, which is an act to amend Title 17 relative to public school safety to require exterior master
• key boxes to be installed in public schools, from the Committee on Finance and ordering it to its third

Bills: SCR63, SCR12, HB89, HB451, HB595, HB617, HB621, HB730, HB1064, HB1125, HB221, HCR58, SB106, SB206, SB248, SB441, SB104, SB122, SB180, SB260, SB424, SB476, SCR9, SCR30, SB57, SB414, SB525, SB35, SB65, SB135, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB276, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB484, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB501, SB513, HCR31, HB462, HB547, HB613, HB691, HB712, HB720, HB723, HB728, HB735, HB747, HB759, HB825, HB845, HB846, HB903, HB904, HB907, HB923, HB929, HB941, HB962, HB965, HB1036, HB287, HB370, HB515, HB521, HB570, HB1200, HB29, HB39, HB58, HB67, HB73, HB76, HB77, HB82, HB112, HB121, HB125, HB132, HB134, HB151, HB154, HB155, HB161, HB166, HB187, HB191, HB207, HB211, HB224, HB238, HB241, HB242, HB250, HB260, HB265, HB275, HB300, HB320, HB338, HB339, HB349, HB379, HB399, HB427, HB463, HB464, HB468, HB545, HB550, HB551, HB565, HB588, HB639, HB725, HB782, HB805, HB808, HB834, HB847, HB853, HB858, HB861, HB883, HB916, HB937, HB977, HB1012, HB1027, HB1044, HB1054, HB1091, HB1117, HB90, HB127, HB138, HB150, HB201, HB268, HB273, HB285, HB315, HB354, HB355, HB360, HB376, HB445, HB506, HB606, HB649, HB665, HB681, HB721, HB746, HB757, HB781, HB835, HB844, HB857, HB872, HB886, HB889, HB892, HB982, HB987, HB1037, HB1068, HB1072, HB1078, HB1085, HB1132, HB1137, HB1167, HB1174, HB1232, HB1238, HB23, HB136, HB17, HB21, HB51, HB55, HB74, HB106, HB108, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB168, HB215, HB226, HB263, HB296, HB299, HB322, HB364, HB519, HB535, HB538, HB568, HB571, HB622, HB635, HB676, HB772, HB784, HB1006, HB1018, HB1033, HB1034, HB1043, HB1070, HB1134, HB1237, HB1239, HB36, HB119, HB126, HB129, HB245, HB271, HB280, HB337, HB351, HB677, HB726, HB789, HB850, HB956, HB966, SB149, SB382

Keywords: fiscal notes, legislation, legislative auditor, state policy, conflict of interest, logging, recognition, John Keith, environment, safety, HB89, Act 615, district attorney, assistant district attorney, retiree health insurance, group health insurance, retirement benefits, public employee benefits, Third Judicial District, Thirtieth Judicial District

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• We may never see the end results, but that is the difference between the master builder and the worker
• We are workers, not master builders, ministers, not messiahs.
• We are prophets of a future... ...not master builders, ministers, not messiahs.
• SB 1358, polling places, drop boxes, campuses. Judiciary and Elections.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and approval of the prior journal. Members then recognized several guest groups and proclamations, including the Alzheimer’s Association, the Arizona Society of CPAs, the Arizona Airports Association (with a proclamation designating Arizona Aviation Day), and students from Onyose Day Academy in Yuma for School Choice Week. Additional guest introductions included school choice and community advocates. The chamber then handled executive nominations and a long list of bill introductions and committee referrals. Measures covered a wide range of topics, including veterans’ property tax exemptions, ESA reporting and spending limits, public school communications requirements, sentencing and expungement, SNAP work and audit provisions, immigration-related restrictions, water and land issues, election law, domestic relations, health insurance and fertility coverage, and several education, transportation, and public safety proposals. The Senate also moved through second-reading consideration of numerous bills and resolutions, including measures on voting security, prison sentencing, weather modification, water supply, emergency shelters, rural health, reentry programs, and foreign contributions. A large portion of the floor time was taken up by personal privilege statements focused on human rights and immigration enforcement. Senators from both parties spoke about alleged abuses by federal immigration authorities, citing deaths and injuries in several states and calling for investigations, transparency, and an end to excessive force. Separate remarks also addressed a humanitarian crisis in Iran, with a resolution read in support of human rights and the Iranian people. The chamber recessed and later reconvened to continue reading bills and announcements. No substantive floor votes on legislation were taken in the transcript beyond routine procedural actions, and the meeting ended with committee announcements and adjournment until the next scheduled session.

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• I think that's the key here. OK, so the key is not a certain number of days.
• The key is if you call yourself a camp, you're regulated.
• You, you read the box and talking to the pharmacy explain all of those examples.
• Members, one of the key components to that safety is the physician-patient relationship.
• It's good for your beef masters.

Bills: HB 265, HB25

Keywords: youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting, child neglect, mandatory reporting, background check, criminal history check, sex offender registry, CPR training, first aid, public health, child protection, camp operator, camp counselor, Health and Safety Code

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• Somebody would read them and put them in a box.
• There are boxes there where you can tell what is behind those boxes, right?
• Other key examples include advancements in precision medicine and drug discovery.
• covered well uh we have some uh key covered well uh we have some uh key leadership<00:52:28.160>
• And I think that’s the absolute key.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• One of the key takeaways was the lack of guardrails.
• Just checking the box on a form.
• Just checking the box on a form.
• <02:41:09.440> and license, they have checked the box and license, they have checked the box
• It creates a master at this time.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• in the past by shipping these children way away from their family and their their parents, and the key
• Uh, we sent a letter to then Commissioner Masters asking her to come out and talk to us, uh, because
• believe it will bring everyone to the table working together to make improvements, to think outside the box
• It is a there are 8 different areas or key.
• Indicators and in those 8 key indicators there are 46 questions that are asked.

Bills: HB 451, HB 645, HB 1041, HB 1151, HB 1155, HB 1536, HCR 12

Keywords: commercial sexual exploitation, child sex trafficking, human trafficking, child welfare, foster care, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, juvenile probation, risk assessment, needs assessment, trauma screening, child abuse prevention, exploitation screening, validated screening tool, evidence-informed tool, conservatorship, juvenile justice, at-risk youth, trafficking prevention, Child Sex Trafficking Prevention Unit

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• And I'd like to be someone who would think outside the box.
• I also just— no, you not only have a J.D., but you've also got a Master of Social Work.
• You've got a Master of Divinity.
• And so whenever I can better myself, because self-awareness is key.
• And so whenever I can better myself, because self-awareness is key.

Keywords: House Committee Room C, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

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• Let me stop there real quickly, and this is what you should have had sent to your box also.
• I hold a master peace officer license, a master of arts in public administration, and a master of science
• I'm a master peace officer. I'm an instructor for TCOLE. I'm an instructor for TCOLE.
• I have a master peace officer license.
• I'm a master firefighter. I'm an advanced peace officer.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several public safety, criminal justice, and regulatory bills. HB 4995 would create a training and certification program allowing licensed physicians and certain EMS personnel assigned to tactical units to carry firearms during high-risk deployments, with supporters saying it would let tactical medical staff protect themselves while providing immediate care; the bill was left pending. HB 2609 would repeal the failure-to-appear-or-pay/OmniBase license-hold program, with the author and advocates arguing it creates compounding debt and unnecessary barriers to driving, while judges and municipal court representatives said the program is a voluntary, cost-effective tool that improves court appearances and reduces warrants; the bill was also left pending. HB 4879 would create a grant program to help local law enforcement pay for lab testing of suspected hemp/Delta-9 THC substances, and HB 5436 would let licensed auto recyclers buy certain untitled vehicles for scrap or parts to curb illegal sales, VIN cloning, and chop shops; both measures were left pending after brief testimony in support. The committee also heard HB 1777, which would require a discrete designation on driver’s licenses and state IDs for people required to register as sex offenders. The author and supporters argued the marker would help law enforcement and businesses quickly identify potentially dangerous offenders and prevent harm, while opponents called it a stigmatizing “scarlet letter” that would increase harassment, family harm, and reintegration barriers. The bill was left pending. HB 4155 would create a two-year Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force in the Governor’s Office to study family violence homicides, gather stakeholders, and recommend policy changes; the author, HHSC, the Texas Council on Family Violence, and a survivor testified in support, and the bill was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4514, which would authorize DPS to use facial image verification, with consent and privacy safeguards, to help businesses confirm identities and combat fraud; supporters from the lumber and identity-verification industries said it would reduce theft and fraud, and the bill was left pending. Finally, HB 5139 would clarify that peace officers and jailers are justified in using less lethal force weapons when acting within training and official duties; law enforcement groups supported the measure as a way to encourage use of less lethal tools without fear of prosecution, and testimony was underway when the transcript ended.

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• And you said a key word there.
• That are in that box that have to go either to conservatorship or FBS, as we're referring more and more
• The committee substitute for Senate Bill 2805 provides two key solutions.
• Importantly, SB 2805 does not weaken any patient protections, which is key.
• They raised their charge master with the hope that the initial payment will be better.

Bills: HB136, HB451, SB425, SB466, SB905, SB1986, SB2311, SB2450, SB2805, SB2826, SB2919, SB3001, HB136

Keywords: Medicaid, lactation, healthcare, consultation, reimbursement, maternal health, infant care, commercial sexual exploitation, child sex trafficking, human trafficking, child welfare, foster care, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, juvenile probation, risk assessment, needs assessment, trauma screening, child abuse prevention, exploitation screening

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• We have master social workers on staff, mental health practitioners, nurse supervisors, registered nurses
• It's always a key part of their treatment plan. We're bringing them in as frequently as we can.
• We just can't—it’s not like a day program you could run in, like a kind of big-box structure.
• hospital and I believe it's even older than the facilities at Whitehall and also requires significant key
• And so with the family integration part of treatment, which is a key component of evidence-based practice

Summary: The Health and Human Services Committee held an invited-testimony hearing on LR 425, which examines the Whitehall campus in Lincoln and possible long-term options for youth currently served there. Chair Brian Hardin explained that Whitehall houses two separate programs for adolescent males: a substance use program and a youth-who-sexually-harm program. Testimony from DHHS officials described Whitehall as a Joint Commission-accredited psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) that provides about 40 hours of weekly programming, family involvement, school services, and community reintegration activities. Officials said the department is evaluating whether the programs should remain at Whitehall or move to another state-owned facility, with Hastings described as the department’s preferred alternative because it is more residential in design than a youth rehabilitation treatment center (YRTC).

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• prevent a scenario where much of our state's forward-thinking climate policies are undone at the ballot box
• And the key word is planning. Although I have never doubted the intent...
• And the key word is planning.
• maintains California's leadership on equitably fighting climate change while providing funding for key
• the expenditure process for revenues from the cap-and-invest program by both continuing support for key

Summary: The Assembly Natural Resources Committee heard three major bills. SB 237, by Senator Grayson, proposed a package of fuel-supply and permitting changes aimed at stabilizing gasoline prices during California’s energy transition. Supporters, including state officials, Kern County representatives, labor groups, and industry groups, said it would help retain in-state refining and drilling capacity, reduce price spikes, and protect jobs. Opponents, including environmental justice and conservation groups, argued it would expand oil drilling without enough community protections and would not meaningfully address climate goals. After extensive testimony and questions about emissions, sunsets, and long-term strategy, the committee passed SB 237 on a due pass vote, with some members voting no or not voting. SB 352, by Senator Reyes, sought to strengthen implementation of AB 617, the community air protection program, by codifying the Environmental Justice Bureau in the Department of Justice, extending monitoring requirements, and requiring annual legislative reporting. Supporters said the bill would improve accountability and ensure that funding for impacted communities actually produces emissions reductions. Some environmental justice advocates were neutral or not fully supportive because they wanted stronger language, while business and industry groups opposed the bill, arguing it was added late and duplicated existing processes. The committee approved SB 352 on a due pass vote. SB 840, by Senator Limon, was the cap-and-invest reauthorization package. It would update offset protocols, adjust how revenues are spent, and continue funding for key climate, housing, transit, and community programs, including AB 617. Support came from environmental groups, labor, local governments, housing advocates, and clean transportation organizations, while some agricultural interests objected that the package did not sufficiently prioritize climate-smart agriculture and methane reduction programs. The committee passed SB 840 on a due pass vote as well. All three measures were later confirmed out of committee after calls were lifted.

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• smart in the first place, so he knows a lot, but he goes so far below the surface. understand, to master
• But I really want to urge you to make sure that that tribal consultation process is not a check-the-box
• No matter what anybody says, it is the answer and it is the key to Emerald City, period.
• The key is we need to build one, we need to license one, and we need to do it in an economic way. way
• If I'm operating under a national energy emergency while excluding key technological technologies like

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• These are our four key organizing principles.
• 2 funding. the base bill in House Bill 1, and you have continued essentially funding of all of the key
• So a key question of that is how big are your school buildings?
• Discipline is a key factor in whether teachers.
• don't have to have a fair appraisal system if your teacher's a national board. if I just check that box

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Section 17 does a couple of key things: it increases operating funds to cover staff salaries, without
• Section 17 does a couple of key things: it increases operating funds to cover staff salaries, without
• return and complete a second Masters return and complete a second Masters nevertheless<00:40:57.440
• The bill currently includes key components for success.
• <01:10:52.000> when and accountability is key when and accountability is key when implementing

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• so in addressing affordability as a key so in addressing affordability as a key driver<00:06:43.720
• land use, master planning, and at the same time we all know we need housing.
• plan has to blend in with the master plan vision of the town on the land use.
• plan has to blend in with the master plan vision of the town on the land use.
• The master plan has to blend in with the master plan vision of the town on the land use.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The first item, uh, highlights some key statutory provisions, uh, regarding the uh pari-mutuel racing
• We are, we are seeing that we are unable to meet some of our key performance measures, um, related to
• There's an economic opportunity when we can bring these boxing matches and MMA fights into the state,
• Part of the reason our, our licensing fee, it costs $75 to become a master plumber in Texas.
• Our outreach and education department is a key component to support licensing and compliance.

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• So, that's what I'll be looking boxes.
• And let's correct a key misconception. HERC is not scheduled to close.
• And let's correct a key misconception. And let's correct a key misconception.
• There's some<02:03:02.960> boxes<02:03:03.360> there.
• some boxes there. some boxes there.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And the second one is to hire students to re-box damaged cuttings and preserve the samples. Mr.
• It's using master tobacco settlement agreement funding.
• It's using master tobacco settlement agreement funding.
• It's using master tobacco settlement agreement funding.
• It's using master tobacco settlement agreement funding.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Briefly, I'd like to take a moment to explain our lighting system there in front of you, the little boxes
• a Bachelor of Science degree from Universidad Católica Santo Domingo in Dominican Republic and a Master
• Sustainability is the key, right? We want to make sure it can be in the black.

Keywords: SBA, 7A loan program, underwriting standards, loan defaults, Community Advantage Program, small business funding, testimony

Summary: The committee meeting focused on discussions regarding the SBA's 7A loan program and its implementation challenges. Members raised significant concerns about recent changes to the underwriting standards, which have been criticized for leading to an increase in loan defaults. Ranking members expressed a desire for a return to stronger guidelines to protect taxpayers and ensure the program remains a viable source for small businesses struggling to secure funding. Testimonies from community lenders highlighted their efforts to support underserved communities and stressed the importance of the Community Advantage Program.

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• But we are not like the gods and masters of our children.
• install these baby boxes directly as of today?
• What happens if these boxes don't work the way they're scheduled to work?
• That whole putting a baby in a box ain't for me personally. I just can't.
• These boxes are safe. There's a way to alert when that box is put in.

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard Senate Bill 1272 on guardianship, which would limit a guardian’s ability to isolate an adult ward from family and require notice of major events such as a ward’s death or relocation to a more restrictive setting. Senator Jones and supportive speakers said the bill was intended to protect wards from abuse and isolation by bad actors, while still preserving good-faith guardianship. With no opposition testimony or debate, the committee voted 8-0 to report the bill favorably. The committee then considered CS for Senate Bill 1284, which would expand Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow civil claims for the death of an unborn child. An amendment was adopted to define “unborn child” as a member of the species Homo sapiens carried in the womb and to state that the act does not authorize claims against the mother or against health care providers acting within the lawful standard of care. The bill drew extensive debate and testimony. Supporters argued it would give parents parity and fuller damages, including economic losses and mental anguish, when negligence causes the death of an unborn child. Opponents, including the ACLU, medical professionals, and reproductive rights advocates, warned it could be used to target abortion care, increase malpractice exposure, worsen physician shortages, and create speculative damages. The committee approved the bill 6-4. Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 1288 on parental rights, with a strike-all amendment that would strengthen parental control over minors’ medical decisions, surveys, and biofeedback devices, while adding exceptions for emergencies, court orders, certain legal statuses, and situations involving abuse or out-of-home placement. Supporters said the measure restores parents as primary decision-makers and protects children from inappropriate questioning or treatment without consent. Opponents argued it could block minors from confidential care for STIs, mental health, or abuse-related issues, and could chill school and medical screenings. The transcript ends during testimony and debate on this bill, before any final vote is shown.