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• And this follows a multi-session, multi-year review process, stakeholder review process, not just the
• The bill before you, as the Senator explained, is the result of a very deliberative local process.
• What we learned through the process is that our current structure, while well-intentioned at the time
• Removing the physician from the decision-making process for the care is particularly frustrating.
• behind this aspect of the bill, which would permit a smoke shop...

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• And so we're trying to provide those skills here in this process. The will of this committee, Mr.
• Without being concerned about us micromanaging the procurement process.
• Walk us through what a SCIF is, what it stands for, and the process that it goes through in order to
• The information compiled is through a proprietary process, but in essence, we...
• The thought process.

Bills: HB146, HB150, HB1500, HB1545, HB1562, HB2067, HB2520, HB2818, HB3214, HB3250, HB3466, HB3512, HB3623, HB4063, HB4395, HB4464, HB4668, HB4690, HB5331, HB3833, HB146, HB150

Keywords: HB 146, Texas Capitol, State Capitol, State Preservation Board, Congress Avenue, Travis County, traffic lanes, lane closure, road closure, municipal authority, local control, Capitol area, downtown Austin, special events, construction traffic plan, pedestrian safety, public works, transportation policy, government code chapter 443, cybersecurity

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• She only had her driver's permit at the time.
• She only had her driver's permit at the time.
• A lot of our notifications do go through email, which is a pretty quick process, right?
• And then we also had an agreed-to complaint process that's modeled after a patient grievance process.
• I support this bill, and I'm happy to answer any questions about the process.

Bills: HB 107, HB742, HB1639, HB1700, HB2071, HB2187, HB2402, HB2516, HB3211, HB4529, HB5342, HB694, HB923, HB4655

Keywords: sickle cell disease, registry, health data, confidentiality, healthcare access, human trafficking, first responders, health care, training, reporting, protection, cancer, female firefighters, health study, state health services, fire protection, telemedicine, teledentistry, telehealth, health records

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a series of health and human services bills and left each one pending after public testimony. HB 4655 would expand financial literacy instruction for youth aging out of foster care to include credit scores, predatory lending, scams, banking, budgeting, and related consumer topics; the sponsor and Buckner International described the need to protect foster youth from financial pitfalls. HB 923 would add three public members and one physician to the Texas Medical Disclosure Panel; supporters said it would improve informed consent and patient voice, while a witness raised concerns about a House amendment requiring a physician majority for decisions and senators questioned scope-of-practice limits. HHSC said the panel is an independent body and the bill expressly bars it from changing scope of practice.

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• This is a long and arduous process. It doesn't just happen.
• As we enter into this process of taking a second look at USMCA, which again was built into the process
• So what did this tariff exemption process look like the last time around?
• It's a refining process, environmental regulations.
• If there's a process, and Section 301 and other statutes have a process behind them, if I prejudge them

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• I mean, the problem is right now it's just a triage process, and that's unacceptable.
• This is a process that expedites the determination process, but it is not the final determination of
• Pres asstive eligibility process would Pres asstive eligibility process would qualify<01:00:58.280>
• With letters from tribes, it includes tribes in the process.
• tribes it includes tribes in the process tribes it includes tribes in the process now<01:13:22.400

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• That will not be permitted.
• the the um minimum not be um permitted the the um minimum contribution<00:43:15.839> um<00:43
• We need to provide more options for public financing, but modernizing the existing process we have is
• We need to provide more options for public financing, but modernizing the existing process we have is
• The Department of Revenue, of course, I think, has been very accommodating in this process, and they

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• We will have an adjudication process.
• because most misdemeanors get less process than this.
• No, no, but what we're doing is we're providing a process.
• No, no, but what we're doing is we're providing a process.
• You to look closely at the unlawful detainer process.

Summary: The committee heard AB 82, which would expand privacy and safety protections for patients and providers of reproductive and gender-affirming care. The author and supporters said the bill is needed because of rising harassment, doxing, and threats, and because sensitive health data could be used by hostile actors; opponents argued it would create constitutional problems, enable abuse of safe-at-home protections, and improperly shield providers and records from scrutiny. Public testimony was heavily divided, with many advocates in support and many privacy, civil liberties, and anti-trafficking or sex-based policy groups in opposition. The bill was moved on a due pass recommendation and remained on call. The committee then heard AB 331, which would clarify that county election certification is a ministerial duty, prohibit misleading ballot return envelopes, and require voter information guides to be delivered to jails in an acceptable format. The Department of Justice and several good-government groups supported the measure, the Secretary of State had no position after amendments, and a committee member noted ongoing concerns but supported it after the changes. The bill passed on a do pass recommendation to Appropriations and was placed on call. AB 1178 followed, proposing to protect undercover peace officers’ names, images, and likenesses in public records while preserving disclosure of sustained misconduct records. Law enforcement and public safety groups supported the bill as a needed safety measure, while journalists, transparency advocates, and civil liberties groups opposed it, saying existing law already protects officers and the new language could lead to overbroad withholding. After discussion about the scope of undercover status and the need for judicial discretion, the bill passed as amended to Appropriations. The committee also adopted a consent calendar. Later, AB 981 was heard, creating a five-county pilot program requiring intelligent speed assistance devices for certain reckless driving convictions. Supporters, including traffic safety advocates and crash victims, said the bill could reduce repeat speeding and save lives; opponents raised concerns about cost, installer oversight, liability for automakers, and the breadth of the pilot. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 22, which would repeal Proposition 57 and restrict release of sexually violent predators and certain sex offenders, drew strong opposition from youth justice, public defender, and civil liberties groups who said it would be unconstitutional and harmful; the chair recommended no, no motion was made, and the bill was held. Finally, AB 897, a squatter-removal bill, was presented with the author arguing it would protect property owners through a faster due-process process; the transcript cuts off during early support testimony and does not show a final action on that measure.

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• Senate and House of Representatives: Whereas Article 3, Section 3(c)(1) of the Florida Constitution permits
• I understand that can't happen in this process, and I should have been prepared.
• And the beauty of our process is we can do that here.

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then administered the oath of office to newly elected Senator Brian Nathan of District 14, who was welcomed by the chamber. The Secretary read the governor’s amended special session proclamation, which expanded the call to include legislation on artificial intelligence protections, an AI Bill of Rights, related public records exemptions, and medical freedom, in addition to congressional redistricting and related litigation funding. The chamber then read the bills filed within the call: SB 2D (Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights), SB 4D (public records), SB 60 (medical freedom), and SB 8D (congressional districts). The Rules Chair moved SB 2D and SB 4D forward, and the Senate took up SB 2D first. On SB 2D, the sponsor said the bill was intended to protect parents and children from deceptive AI practices, safeguard personal information and image rights, and ensure technology serves rather than deceives Floridians. Senator Grall opposed the bill, arguing it weakened protections and gave parents a false sense of security, while Senator Busillo supported it as a necessary but imperfect first step that should be implemented carefully. After debate, the Senate passed SB 2D by a vote of 37 yeas and 1 nay. The Senate then passed SB 4D, the companion public records exemption bill, after brief discussion about which investigative files would be exempt during enforcement proceedings; the vote was 33 yeas and 4 nays. The Rules Chair announced committee scheduling, noted SB 60 (medical freedom) would be temporarily postponed in Rules, and the Senate also set SB 8D for special order on Wednesday, April 29. The chamber adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29.

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• strengthens that and it also increases the time required to have the what I would call learner's permit
• Leader, Senate Bill 1975 is creating a cohesive process for our schools according to the current statute
• This bill just organizes this process for students by having the schools put their dates and testing

Bills: SB1696, SB1670, SB1687, SB1975

Keywords: SB1696, Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Program, Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Revolving Fund, Department of Commerce, economic development, workforce development, community development, relocation incentives, talent recruitment, in-migration, population growth, household relocation, grant program, revolving fund, local government grants, municipalities, counties, nonprofit organizations, economic incentives, residency

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• It creates an eight-year transition process, a glide path that allows the taxpayer to receive their same
• level of service while bringing predictability to the county's long-term planning process.
• Marion County will make all decisions on density, comprehensive planning, and all land use permits.

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• consideration by a groundwater conservation district of module available groundwater when issuing permits
• Cameron relating to the study by the Texas Water Development Board of the state environmental review process
• HB number 169 by Gonzalez of Dallas relating to the regulation of the cultivation, processing.

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• see a lot of talent surrounding you that you should allow to have input into your decision-making process
• , and then you decide exactly how to weigh that input into your decision-making process before you make
• 30 million customers per day, over 165,000 miles of water pipeline, and more than 2,500 wastewater permits

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, and dispensed with the reading of the previous day’s journal. The chamber then spent much of the session on recognitions, including a visit from the Texas Police Chiefs Association and the introduction of Dr. Joshua Splinter as Doctor of the Day. Senators offered remarks honoring the chiefs’ service and welcoming Dr. Splinter and Dr. Sarah Jethro to the chamber. The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 16, sponsored by Senators Miles, West, Alvarado, and Cook, designating January 29, 2025 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the State Capitol. Senators Miles and West highlighted the sorority’s history, service work, and Texas members, and the resolution was adopted without objection. The chamber also adopted Senate Resolution 9 by Senator Perry recognizing American Public Works Association Day, and Senate Resolution 10 congratulating Heather Keister on being named Engineer of the Year by the South Plains Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers. Senator Perry emphasized the importance of public works and infrastructure, and praised Keister’s engineering work and contributions to West Texas. The Senate also recognized a Brownsville delegation and celebrated Brownsville Day at the Capitol, with Senator Hinojosa of Nueces speaking about the city’s history and community spirit. Additional resolutions, including Senate Resolution 13 and Senate Resolution 18, were adopted without objection. The chamber then approved a motion to suspend Senate Rule 11.13 so committees could meet during the reading and referral of bills. Announcements followed, including a Finance Committee hearing and a Senate Democratic Caucus meeting, and the Senate recessed until Monday, February 3, for bill reading and referral, then adjourned until Tuesday, February 4.

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• And this follows a multi-session, multi-year review process, stakeholder review process, not just the
• The bill before you, as the Senator explained, is the result of a very deliberative local process.
• and by consensus of those who participated in the process, we moved forward with a model that gives
• What we learned through the process is that our current structure, while well-intentioned at the time
• Removing the physician from the decision-making process for the care is particularly frustrating.

Summary: The committee heard several health-related bills, beginning with SB 1124 on lung cancer screening awareness. The author and supporters said the bill would require CDPH signage about lung cancer screening eligibility at tobacco point-of-sale locations to address low awareness and low screening rates. Support came from medical students, physicians, and the California Academy of Family Physicians, while retailers raised concerns about sign size, retailer notification, and implementation. Committee members generally supported the bill and noted the need to work through those concerns. SB 1150 sought to require clearer patient notice when cancer cases are reported to the California Cancer Registry. The author described the bill as a response to inconsistent notification practices and privacy concerns, and the chair and other members shared personal stories about learning they or family members were in the registry without knowing it. Cancer registry and university stakeholders expressed appreciation for amendments but continued to have concerns or wanted more time to review the language. The bill was discussed as a patient-awareness measure rather than a change to reporting requirements. The committee also heard SB 1400 on Alameda Health System governance, SB 1094 on biosimilar substitution and health plan policies, SB 1314 on smoke shop regulation and nitrous oxide restrictions, and SB 1309 on eliminating cost-sharing for medically necessary follow-up after lung cancer screening. SB 1400 and SB 1314 drew support from local officials, labor, and public health advocates, with members emphasizing youth protection and local oversight. SB 1094 passed after extensive debate over pharmacist substitution authority and notification requirements, with a 6-0 vote and opposition from biotechnology and physician groups. SB 1309 also passed after members discussed the cost of follow-up care and the value of early detection, despite opposition from health plans over premium impacts; it received a 7-0 vote and was placed on call.

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• Again, further harden, our processes against fraud.
• process.
• So it's a, you know, very smooth and efficient process.
• But again, they got to make sure that day I oversee that process.
• This process began in 2021.

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• We know we made changes a couple years ago to the hospital campus closure process.
• not as a public process not as a public process there's<00:47:39.200> a<00:47:39.320>
• for his support of this process for his support of this process and<00:54:07.760> happy<00
• <01:47:19.400> was application of the variance process was application of the variance process
• Our home isn't going to be able to frisk every parent who has a legal carry permit.

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• go through different types of processes go through different types of processes when<00:26:45.520
• Seeing none, rules process? So, the 306s refer to the rules process?
• speak to that process and the cost?
• <01:51:31.600> the child development and the process the child development and the process
• everything permit everything prohibited? everything permit everything prohibited?

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a hearing on House Bill 1571, which would direct the Department of Education to review and revise statewide academic standards and curriculum and make an appropriation. Representative Kristen Noble, the sponsor, said the bill is intended to update outdated standards, especially in math, and to have the department create a list of high-quality curriculum and materials aligned to the revised standards. She noted she would likely amend the bill to change a requirement that districts “shall” select from the list to “may,” and said a misplaced crossed-out section would need to be restored and moved by amendment. She also said assessments would need to be updated to match any new standards. Testimony from Marie Banfield strongly supported the bill and the move away from a mandate, arguing that current standards are outdated and that Common Core and related standards have not improved student outcomes. She criticized the math standards for emphasizing multiple strategies and written explanations over computation, and said stronger standards would better support students, including those with learning or communication challenges. She also argued that New Hampshire should follow examples such as Massachusetts, which she said used rigorous standards successfully. Nate Green of the Department of Education did not take a position on the bill but explained that the bill would affect statewide academic standards, state assessments, and potentially federal compliance. He distinguished academic standards from minimum standards in statute, said any standards revision would require work with content experts, State Board approval, and then a corresponding assessment update that could take about two years. He estimated assessment development costs could range from about $200,000 to $500,000 for minor revisions and $1 million to $2 million for a wholesale new set of standards. He also said the bill would apply to public and charter public schools, not private or homeschool students, and that the department does not currently provide a statewide list of curriculum materials because curriculum decisions have historically been local.

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• We focused on processes and activities during the period October 2022 through January 2024, mostly, with
• It's about processes.
• FEMA doesn't always make this process very cogent or easy to work, but I appreciate that.
• FEMA doesn't always make this process very cogent or easy to work, but I appreciate that.
• It seems that in this process, there are timelines that take a while.

Summary: The Joint Legislative Auditing Committee heard the Auditor General’s operational audit of the City of Mexico Beach, which identified nine findings. The audit cited significant turnover in key management positions, late filing of required annual financial reports, weaknesses in competitive procurement and purchase approval controls, a duplicate payment on stormwater repairs that was later largely refunded, issues with the city accountant’s contract and IRS classification, IT access control problems, and the lack of fraud-reporting policies. Committee members asked about corrective action, and the Auditor General said a follow-up audit is required by statute within 18 months, with no enforcement authority beyond reporting progress back to the committee. Mayor Rich Wolf and city staff responded that the city had experienced major turnover and was rebuilding its finance and administrative team. He said the city had hired a city administrator, financial director, city clerk, and accounting firm, and was working to create policies, procedures, forms, and review processes to address the findings. Members discussed whether the turnover and hurricane-related workload contributed to the problems, and city officials said some of the larger purchases were storm-related and tied to FEMA or emergency work. The committee then received a staff update on enforcement for local governments that have not filed required financial reports. Staff said 400 entities had been notified, and as of the meeting two counties, 33 municipalities, and 48 special districts still owed reports or audits. The committee adopted a motion to proceed under section 11.42, Florida Statutes, including possible withholding of state funds for municipalities and enforcement actions for special districts, with authority for the chair and vice chair to delay action if new information warranted it. Finally, the committee unanimously directed the Auditor General and OPPAGA to conduct the required 2024-2025 audit of the Department of the Lottery, with the Auditor General handling financial, internal control, and compliance issues and OPPAGA developing operational recommendations. Members also briefly discussed whether the committee had reviewed transportation surtaxes and expressed interest in improving the timeliness and transparency of the audit and enforcement process before adjourning.

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• What's the process right now?
• But what is the process? I mean, is it.
• We call it a due process. Yes, sir.
• Yeah, it all starts with the RSO. process, right?
• . process, the judge knows when he gives a ruling, huh, there's an appeals process. well, I am not God

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• ,<00:42:58.079> preparing,<00:42:58.960> packaging, processing, preparing, packaging, processing
• And process is actually going to work.
• disconnect in the um the actual process disconnect in the um the actual process that<00:47:57.520
• <01:05:05.520> all have to go through the whole process all have to go through the whole process
• We processed again this previous one.

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• do product development process do product development process improvements<00:07:08.919> uh
• <00:09:35.560> uh drive new products and new processes uh drive new products and new processes
• <00:50:03.280> um what was called a challenge process um what was called a challenge process
• <00:51:33.480> with also had to do a challenge process with also had to do a challenge process
• million um when we started this process million um when we started this process states<01:04:26.520

Keywords: 1183, house