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• I don't practice. I never intended to practice. I wanted to be an organizer for my community.
• In my practice as an attorney, I've been medical malpractice.
• HB 213 moves the practice of this surgery outside of the Medical Practice Act.
• I've also practiced at our centers in Alaska and Montana.
• I'm a practicing optometrist in Gallup, New Mexico.

Bills: HB99, HJR5, HM39, HB206, HB213, SB41, SB153, SB165, SB261, SB264

Keywords: medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process

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• We have a responsibility that is immediate and practical.
• We have a responsibility is immediate and practical.
• So if we think about this, there are 116 rounds that were shot that day.
• But— What the public doesn't know is that this bill is for 10 rounds, and rounds which you can Google
• Whether that's a 10, 2030, round mag.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Thank you. ...for the discussion of medical and practice-related problems, and whereas the Arkansas chapter
• Dermatology Training Advocacy Group is the organization consisting of dermatology trainees and practicing
• physicians dedicated to promoting the highest standards of clinical practice, education, and research
• in dermatology, to advocating for policies that improve patient care and the practice of dermatology
• Eek that one out in the final seconds of the semifinal round.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• This agreement, in place since 1996, has helped ensure fair trade practices and price stability in the
• This agreement ensures Texans and people across the U.S. have access to fresh, healthy tomatoes year-round
• As we supply over 60% of the state's produce and over 30% of the nation's produce year-round, crossing
• We provide year-round jobs and have less than 1% monthly turnover, which is unheard of in agriculture
• Mexico is blessed with a moderate climate year-round.

Bills: HCR108, HCR127

Keywords: Tomato Suspension Agreement, trade, Mexico, Texas economy, agriculture, import tariffs, job preservation, Taiwan, U.S. relations, economic cooperation, sister-state, 1184, house, all

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• Conservation practices are not a one-size-fits-all.
• Conservation practices are not a one-size-fits-all.
• Conservation practices are not a one-size-fits-all.
• Our school gardens allow us to have fresh herbs year-round for our scratch cooking.
• Our school gardens allow us to have fresh herbs year-round for our scratch cooking.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• If I may, so, um, what is going to really happen in practice is the court is going to say, 'Oh, we got
• is the court the court is going practice is the court the court is going to<00:24:52.400> say,
• ,<00:32:31.200> I've in my last two years of practice, I've in my last two years of practice
• <00:40:54.960> Um,<00:40:56.240> and the eviction the first go round.
• Um, and the eviction the first go round.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Campbell, stand up and give her a round of applause. a great round of applause.
• Everybody, give them a great round of applause. Thank you.
• Members, on round two.
• should be practiced or nursing should be practiced.
• Nursing should be practiced to help the patient.

Bills: HB135, HCR64, SCR3, SCR30, SB500, SB739, SB816, SB898, SB1283, SB1351, SB1423, SB1531, SB1540, SB1666, SB1721, SB1886, SB1931, SB2001, SB2075, SB2154, SB2173, SB2217, SB2284, SB2375, SB2383, SB2386, SB2398, SB2448, SB2476, SB2540, SB2580, SB2589, SB2693, SB2707, SB2776, SB2786, SB2801, SB2864, SB2927, SJR84, SCR30, SB243, SB324, SB393, SB457, SB511, SB529, SB547, SB636, SB646, SB659, SB715, SB731, SB735, SB800, SB801, SB904, SB1065, SB1141, SB1181, SB1224, SB1241, SB1242, SB1250, SB1266, SB1285, SB1359, SB1434, SB1442, SB1467, SB1502, SB1524, SB1528, SB1551, SB1585, SB1640, SB1754, SB1757, SB1777, SB1844, SB1863, SB1972, SB2007, SB2035, SB2046, SB2055, SB2069, SB2082, SB2119, SB2139, SB2154, SB2200, SB2201, SB2269, SB2310, SB2330, SB2357, SB2366, SB2401, SB2422, SB2514, SB2530, SB2533, SB2543, SB2544, SB2550, SB2568, SB2589, SB2660, SB2693, SB2695, SB2707, SB2717, SB2721, SB2742, SB2753, SB2807, SB2846, SB2891, SB2925, SB2938, SJR3, SJR18, SB5, SB326, SB767, SB769, SB783, SB914, SB963, SB1035, SB1197, SB1271, SB1415, SB1437, SB1619, SB1637, SB1786, SB1806, SB494, SB530, SB2312, SB1, SB260, HB135, HB1109, HB1392, HB22, HCR64, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SJR84, SJR59, SCR12, SCR39, SCR48, SCR19, SCR30, SCR3, SB2023, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB1073, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB1502, SB507, SB1434, SB1376, SB1585, SB1772, SB2016, SB1163, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB261, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB1999, SB511, SB2309, SB510, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB1524, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB517, SB1200, SB1845, SB1863, SB2681, SB2200, SB2199, SB1757, SB2458, SB2201, SB801, SB2533, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB1721, SB1013, SB2797, SB2383, SB2119, SB2448, SB1777, SB1283, SB2076, SB2786, SB2876, SB2284, SB1540, SB2929, SB2540, SB2595, SB2217, SB715, SB500, SB1640, SB2001, SB2514, SB2753, SB2398, SB1241, SB2927, SB2173, SB2538, SB898, SB1449, SB2529, SB2846, SB2476, SB986, SB1181, SB2075, SB2154, SB2864, SB1359, SB2386, SB2550, SB1351, SB1423, SB1931, SB2245, SB2589, SB2707, SB410, SB2776, SB2580, SB1886, SB1234, SB739, SB456, SB1666, SB2801, SB2055, SB1012, SB2926, SB2138, SB1242, SB2615, SB2310, SB1224, SB2972, SB2841, SB3016, SB2139, SB1856, SB2035, SB1528, SB1141, SB2401, SB2530, SB2375, SB547, SB1266, SB1373, SB1467, SB2069, SB2269, SB2480, SB672, SB904, SB2695, SB2891, SB2422, SB2543, SB1854, SB317, SB2539, SB2532, SB2925, SB1250, SB2082, SB2203, SB457, SB2357, SB2721, SB243, SB1285, SB2568, SB1959, SB1442, SB1454, SB2520, SB2541, SB1708, SB1237, SB1844, SB1586, SB1551, SB3039, SB2819, SB66, SB629, SB1015, SB2342, SB2903, SB2933, SB1965, SB2477, SB3029, SB2605, SB2419, SB1957, SB375, SB250, SB777, SB628, SB2523, SB2367, SB2703, SB2608, SB2778, SB3044, SB2965, SB2521, SB865, HB2525, HB3093, SB1032, SB2165, SB2501, SB2675, SB2452, SB2835

Keywords: sales tax exemption, exotic animals, game animals, agriculture, livestock, gifted education, education support, student achievement, academic excellence, Texas education, cowboy culture, Bandera, cultural heritage, historical significance, Texas identity, Birding Capital, Matagorda County, wildlife, conservation, Texas Legislature

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• Another round of applause for him, please.
• culture, history, customs, and practices culture, history, customs, and practices of<00:09:58.959
• <00:10:50.480> Another<00:10:50.800> round<00:10:51.040> of<00:10:51.200>
• Another round of applause your service.
• Another round of applause for<00:10:51.680> him, please.<00:10:57.360> We<00:10:57.680>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Again, I'm following very appropriate Senate practices.
• I'm sorry, splitting Maverick was probably just a population rounding.
• Consider it compact, that Round Rock is in a district that is thin to grab Round Rock and then goes all
• To pick up Round Rock and then goes all the way up to just south of Tarrant County.
• It's totally within our normal practice for me as a senator to say yes.

Bills: SB 2, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB4, HB1, HB3, HB20, HB22, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4, SB2, SB5

Keywords: disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments

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• We held grant round 62.
• This biennium, we have held grant rounds 56 and 57.
• round 27; and then my very last page of round 27.
• They're all waiting to ask round questions. Mr.
• Best practices, then we inspire others to do it.

Summary: The committee received a compliance and budget update on Industrial Commission agencies and programs, including the Industrial Commission administrative office, the Oil and Gas Research Program, the Clean Sustainable Energy Authority, the State Energy Research Center, the Research Technology Park grant program, and related funds. Staff reviewed spending and balances for items such as electric grid resiliency grants, lignite research, enhanced oil recovery, the salt cavern business case study, and the new NDSU research and technology park grant. Members also discussed timing, carryover balances, matching requirements, and how some programs are structured to reimburse projects over several years rather than spend funds immediately. Karen Tyler of the Industrial Commission described the agency’s administrative budget, the grant management system nearing completion, and the transition to standalone audits and staffing after separating from other agencies. She also outlined the status of active grant rounds across lignite, oil and gas, renewable energy, outdoor heritage, and clean sustainable energy programs. Members asked about the length of active grants, demand for clean energy funding, and the possibility of future grant rounds. Tyler and members also discussed the salt cavern study, the need to better define its commercial value, and the research technology park grant’s cash-match requirement. Ron Ness then testified on enhanced oil recovery and broader oil and gas market conditions. He said North Dakota production remained steady, but future growth depends on infrastructure, longer laterals, and better use of natural gas and carbon dioxide for EOR. He described the state’s EOR grant round, the use of federal DOE funding to replace part of a state-funded project, and the expectation of additional grant rounds. Members asked about CO2 supply, storage, and the economics of using legacy fields and pipelines to extend oil production and support agriculture and industrial uses. The committee also heard from Bank of North Dakota President Don Morgan, who reviewed the bank’s mission, governance, lending verticals, disaster programs, and new initiatives. He said the bank is seeing deposit growth flatten and is responding to fintech competition by focusing on liquidity, risk management, and a new payment infrastructure initiative called Rough Rider Coin, which he emphasized is not crypto and not a public coin, but a banking payment rail for North Dakota institutions. Members asked about student loan rates, disaster lending, and how the bank’s lines of credit and balance sheet capacity are affected by deposit trends. Morgan said the bank remains profitable and continues to support agriculture, commerce, and industry through participation loans, student lending, and state-directed programs.

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• [laughter] >> One last round of applause.
• you please rise and give a round of you please rise and give a round of applause<00:56:31.119> to<
• A round of applause.
• our first round of leg bills, uh are our first round of leg bills, uh are there<02:03:46.320> any<
• <02:10:27.920> in promote fair market pricing practices in promote fair market pricing practices

Keywords: 981, all

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• In Glenco's case, that 1.5%, I'm rounding some numbers just because I have exact, but I just want to
• round them.
• some numbers just because I rounding some numbers just because I have<00:05:12.320> exact<00:
• <00:05:13.680> them have exact but I just want to round them have exact but I just want to
• adjustment each month as a practice adjustment each month as a practice where<00:14:01.279> we

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: House File 3296, as amended, was heard in committee and laid over. The bill would extend an existing exemption in Minnesota’s energy conservation/efficiency program calculations so that certain data centers, like crypto-based data mining operations, would not be counted in a utility’s gross annual retail sales if the new load increases the utility’s base load by 40% or more. Representative Gilman and testifier David Meyer of Glenco Light and Power argued the change is needed because large data loads can make the 1.5% annual savings target effectively unattainable for smaller municipal utilities, and they said the added revenue from the facility has helped lower rates for other customers. Ken Sulum of the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association supported the bill, describing it as narrowly drafted to address mid-sized data centers that do not fit other relief provisions but still create local utility problems. Sarah Wolf of Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light opposed the exemption, arguing that energy efficiency remains important amid rising demand and grid stress from data centers, and that large users should continue contributing to efficiency efforts rather than being exempted. Members raised questions about whether the facility had a long-term contract, whether the customer was helping lower rates, and how much savings were being passed on to ratepayers. Meyer said the customer had a three-year agreement extended another three years, the infrastructure costs were borne by the customer, and the facility’s revenue has allowed Glenco to reduce rates by about half a cent per kilowatt hour through a $40,000 monthly buy-down of its power cost adjustment. Some members expressed concern that data centers should continue to improve efficiency over time, while others noted the bill’s focus on smaller utilities facing disproportionate impacts.

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• Senator Perry: ...appointments are a nice thing, but they're not practical.
• We have had two rounds in that. The first one was pretty limited to just really a little.
• Glenn Hager: As the recent rounds of funding through the COVID response have not only focused on that
• All of that will go towards using innovative solutions, new technology, and best practices to get more
• As a practical matter, it was Appraisal Joe. Appraisal Joe had been there 40 years. That's right.

Bills: SB 1, SB1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, 1185, senate, all

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• uh penny rounding language from MMB. uh penny rounding language from MMB.
• practice based on feedback<00:18:01.200> from<00:18:01.360> stakeholders.
• <00:18:32.960> medicine, natural person to practice medicine, natural person to practice medicine
• And the physician assistant practice.
• for acupuncture and herbal medicine practice, etc. >> Third reading.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Then those positions, those dollars come back in and then we do another round of water priorities, what
• It is practical, applied education rooted in the daily realities of Minnesota agriculture. planning and
• It is practical, applied And this program is reaching the farmers who need it most.
• And the thing that got us into it, it's a highly scalable way to keep the soil covered all year round
• So that's the finding best practices, right? We're working through that. So put it in context.

Bills: HF3692

Keywords: Farmer-Lender Mediation Act, mediation, agriculture finance, debt relief, civil law, 1183, house

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• This biennium, we have held grant rounds 56 and 57.
• and 9, detail on the Renewable Energy Program, grant rounds 56 and 57, Outdoor Heritage Fund, grant round
• 27, and then my very last page of round 27.
• They're all waiting to ask round questions. Mr.
• Best practices, then we inspire others to do it.

Summary: The committee took roll, approved the March 18 minutes, and then received a compliance-report update on the Industrial Commission and related funds and programs. Staff reviewed the status of one-time appropriations and grant programs, including electric grid resiliency, lignite research, enhanced oil recovery, the Clean Sustainable Energy Authority, the salt cavern business-case study, and the new NDSU research and technology park grant. Members asked about funding balances, reimbursement timing, matching requirements, and how some commitments would affect the State Investment Fund and future biennia. Industrial Commission staff then gave a broader update on the agency’s administrative office, grant management system, leadership transitions at several commission agencies, and active grant rounds. They reported that the grant management system is nearing completion, that several agency leadership searches have concluded, and that the commission’s grant programs currently have 108 active grants totaling more than $165 million. They also described the Clean Sustainable Energy Authority round, the oil and gas research program’s enhanced oil recovery awards, the grid resiliency grants, the salt cavern study, and the research technology park program, noting that some projects are awaiting federal funds or additional matching cash. Ron Ness, speaking for the Oil and Gas Research Council, focused on the state of the oil industry and the enhanced oil recovery “Bakken 2.0” effort. He said production remains steady, but future growth depends on better infrastructure, longer laterals, and new EOR methods such as CO2, natural gas, and surfactants. He emphasized the importance of the Bakkeneast pipeline and related gas-utilization projects, the recent DOE funding that will return some money to the research council, and the need to modernize tax and incentive rules for CO2-based recovery. Members discussed the potential economic benefits for oil, agriculture, and manufacturing. The Bank of North Dakota then presented its compliance report and a broader strategic update. Bank leadership reviewed the bank’s mission, governance, participation lending, student lending, disaster programs, and legislatively directed programs, and said the bank is managing for a flatter deposit base and stronger liquidity because of fintech competition and changing market conditions. They reported improved earnings, with net income rising to about $231 million, and described Rough Rider Coin as a new internal payment rail for North Dakota banks and credit unions, not a public cryptocurrency. Members asked about student loan eligibility, disaster lending, and the bank’s capacity to support state programs while maintaining its balance-sheet and liquidity requirements.

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• And then I'll just have a good round to go. I don't think... DeSalva. Thank you.
• I know I have a second round.
• We'll go ahead and do a second round of questions. So I'll go ahead.
• I know I have a second round.
• We'll go ahead and do a second round of questions. So I'll go ahead.

Keywords: 909, all

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• Can we please give a round of The Attorney General is in the house.
• Can we please give a round of applause for Mr. Rob Bonta?
• Can we please give a round of applause to Justice Carol Corrigan?
• Can we give a round of applause to Justice Goodwin-Lew?
• Round of applause for Speaker Robert Rivas.

Summary: The California Legislature met in joint convention for the annual State of the Judiciary address, with judges and justices from across the state in attendance along with Governor Newsom and other statewide officials. The opening included prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the formal introduction of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and the California Supreme Court justices. Speakers emphasized the importance of judicial independence, the courts’ role in protecting rights and democracy, and the value of collaboration between the legislative and judicial branches. Chief Justice Guerrero focused on the state of the judicial branch, beginning with budget pressures from prior cuts and noting partial restoration in the governor’s proposed budget, while urging continued stable funding for courts, court-appointed counsel, and judgeships in high-need counties. She highlighted the expansion and benefits of remote proceedings, ongoing judicial vacancies, workload growth, and efforts to improve data collection and case-weighting. She also discussed implementation of the CARE Act, the court interpreter workforce pilot, CASA and kin-first child welfare efforts, courthouse security and facilities projects, and the judiciary’s work on generative AI guardrails. A major portion of the address addressed the recent problems with the California bar exam and broader State Bar oversight. Guerrero said the court would pursue remedies for examinees harmed by the failures and would strengthen admissions oversight, including the role of the Committee of Bar Examiners. She also reiterated support for pro bono legal services and discussed immigration-related courthouse access, citing state laws limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement in courthouses. The convention concluded after remarks thanking the judiciary and Legislature, and the joint session adjourned without any recorded votes or formal legislative action.

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• loaded and so forth so long as no round loaded and so forth so long as no round is<00:10:07.600>
• yes, those are those are best practices. yes, those are those are best practices.
• load it, you know, have it have a round load it, you know, have it have a round in<00:31:09.520>
• rounds in the shotgun in that magazine. rounds in the shotgun in that magazine.
• forest management practices. forest management practices.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• This bill is thoughtful, practical, and long overdue.
• Mexico School Superintendents' Association and New Mexico Coalition of Educational Leaders and Stan Rounds
• We appreciate the sponsor. ...educational leaders and Stan Rounds.
• somehow to special education types of policies. ...to special education types of policies and the practices
• Because state basketball sees schools host their first round of state and schools host all rounds of

Bills: HB30, HB120, HJR1, SB210, SB306

Keywords: teacher residency, Teacher Residency Act, public schools, teacher preparation, educator pipeline, teacher recruitment, teacher retention, student teachers, apprenticeship, co-teaching, mentor teachers, residency stipend, teacher salary, level one teacher, charter schools, school districts, New Mexico education, teacher workforce, principal stipend, cohort model