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• So, if you look at the fiscal note for your bill, it says that the federal government refused to give
• it says that um the<01:50:35.840><c> federal</c><01:50:36.159><c> government</c><01:50:36.639><c> refused
• </c><01:50:37.119><c> to</c><01:50:37.360><c> give</c> the federal government refused to give the federal
• government refused to give us<01:50:37.679><c> permission</c><01:50:38.239><c> to</c><01:50:38.480><

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• When a local official refuses to act, developers are left with no recourse.
• Homeowners seeking to hold an HOA management company accountable must file a court action in Superior

Summary: The committee heard several housing-related bills, beginning with SB 1003, which would create pro-housing enhanced infrastructure financing districts to help local governments fund infrastructure needed for housing developments. The author and supporters argued that infrastructure costs often prevent projects from penciling out, while the chair expressed support and said the bill would be taken up later when quorum was available. SB 1014 followed, proposing new disclosure requirements for local jurisdictions to provide good-faith estimates of on-site and off-site improvements within 30 days of application, with supporters saying it would reduce late surprises and opposition from several cities citing implementation concerns with the 30-day timelines. The committee then took up SB 802, a Sacramento-region bill requiring a joint powers authority to coordinate housing and homelessness services. Senator Ashby and former Mayor Darrell Steinberg argued that Sacramento’s fragmented system has failed for years and that a JPA would improve accountability, coordination, and use of state funds. The bill drew broad support from local officials, service providers, business groups, and advocates, while some county and city representatives registered opposition or neutral concerns about state-mandated local governance. Several committee members said they were persuaded by the need for regional coordination, though some raised concerns about local control; the chair noted the bill would be moved when quorum allowed. The committee also heard SB 1092 and SB 1093, both focused on mobile home park residents after disasters or park sales. SB 1092 would give residents a right of first opportunity to match a sale offer for a park, with supporters saying it protects vulnerable seniors and preserves affordable housing, while park owners and their representatives argued it would devalue property and raise constitutional and financing concerns. SB 1093 would require more transparent communication, access to property, and consideration of rebuilding or closure after a disaster; supporters cited the long uncertainty faced by Palisades residents, while opponents warned about liability, safety, and burdensome review requirements. Members split along similar lines, with some emphasizing property rights and market impacts and others stressing the need to protect residents and preserve scarce affordable housing.

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• at supervised visitation visibly distressed, with stomach aches, clinging to the safe parent, and refusing
• There was a lot during the interim that we did work on, and right before the bill was filed, there were

Keywords: 00:00 - Call to Order/Roll Call 01:05 - Discussion of 26RS HB 418 21:23 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 418 22:40 - Discussion of 26RS HB 611 26:00 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 611 26:52 - Discussion of 26RS HB 598 51:25 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 598, 958, all

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• phone case, when people were trying to get access to a phone that belonged to terrorists and Apple refused
• section is a little confusing, but we're reading it that the intent is to enable consumers the right to file

Bills: SF0052, SF0024

Keywords: wildlife management, environmental restoration, funding, invasive species, aquatic ecosystems, native fish, habitat conservation, lottery, debit card payments, gambling regulations, state revenue, financial transactions, 916, all

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• Uh, it requires entities receiving funds to file quarterly reports with DFA.
• Uh, it requires entities receiving funds to file quarterly reports with DFA.
• Uh, it requires entities receiving funds to file quarterly reports with DFA.
• Uh, it requires entities receiving funds to file quarterly reports with DFA.
• </c> to file quarterly reports with DFA. to file quarterly reports with DFA.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 10 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• So when I tried to file a motion...
• Or even filed, and what's the case number? So I ended up filing, and I was.
• Unfortunately, many of these cases are not filed. Filed and declined.
• They wouldn't have any file and a file what an a file is like you come across the border and you're an
• And then if you file the incorrect way, the OEG. office you get put in this stack and if you file it

Bills: HB36, HB75, HB76, HB166, HB799, HB 1135, HJR15, HJR16, HB36, HB75, HB76, HB166, HJR15, HJR16

Keywords: family violence, global positioning monitoring system, victim resources, electronic monitoring, protective orders, magistrate, criminal procedure, probable cause, written findings, law enforcement, bail bonds, bail fund, charitable bail fund, nonprofit bail organization, public funds, local government spending, political subdivision, county, city, taxpayer lawsuit

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• Placed on file.
• There were over 3,000 customers, but because it wasn't more than that, they refused and rejected to take
• That means the effective date could occur after candidates have already filed and been certified, potentially
• SB 1439 placed on file. It's amended to further engrossing.
• SB 1439 placed on file. Are there any points of personal privilege or announcements?

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and several guest introductions and proclamations, including recognition of Dr. Victoria Tannenbaum as Doctor of the Day, Lutheran Day at the Legislature, a veterans treatment court judge, and Adrian Ace Stubbs Day. Attendance was recorded at 56 present, one absent, and three excused. The chamber then moved through communications, committee reports, and first/second readings before beginning a long third-reading calendar. Members considered and voted on a wide range of bills covering tax administration, groundwater and water rights, licensing timeframes, homicide, school employee transparency, mining, retirement system cleanup, utility regulation, AI and digital privacy, sexual extortion, adult protective services, salvage vehicles, veterinary board changes, geological survey reorganization, court fees, real estate licensing, probation, and several education-related appropriations and policy measures. Many bills passed on largely party-line votes, while others passed overwhelmingly or unanimously. Several members explained votes on issues such as superintendent contract transparency, ESA administration funding, mining reclamation, water supply and drought policy, motorcycle safety, AI and adult-content verification, and abortion-pill coercion. The House also passed multiple concurrent resolutions and memorials, including measures on election administration, Judea and Samaria, Route 66, and a memorial to rename State Route 69. Election-related debate was especially pointed, with supporters arguing for precinct-based voting and opponents warning of cost, reduced access, and logistical burdens. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole to begin consideration of measures on Calendar No. 1, starting with HB 2174 and related amendments.

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• are engaged in some sort of a race war in which one party is supposedly attempting to suppress and refuses
• We also found some of the forms were being filed away somewhere permanently or filed in a file somewhere
• for dangerous dog maulings and read the countless heartbreaking stories, many just this year since I filed

Bills: SB 5, SJR 3, HB 11, HJR 72, HB 48, HB 27, HB 144, HB 37, HB 1481, HB 581, HB 1696, HB 2216, HB 1035, HB 1633, HB 742, HB 754, HB 1689, HB 1690, HB 2669, HB 391, HB 517, HB 1775, HB 1024, HB 1607, HB 252, HB 1716, HB 1562, HB 4116, HB 1866, HB 1741, HB 2103, HB 2637, HB 2884, HB 3707, HB 503, HB 1089, HB 1757, HB 2986, HB 972, SB 365, SB 1786, SB 5, SJR 3, HB 14, HB 43, HB 36, HB 26, HB 149, HB 121, HB 206, HB 136, HB 3114, HB 2733, HB 1732, HB 3700, HB 467, HB 1130, HB 1846, HB 1442, HB 1147, HB 2176, HB 2701, HB 805, HB 2890, HB 1154, HB 1644, HB 2118, HB 1718, HB 2488, HB 2596, HB 2468, HB 484, HB 2578, HB 3204, HB 1041, HB 307, HB 685, HB 538, HB 2525, HB 3125, HB 2027, HB 2894, HB 3077, HB 106, HB 18, HB 11, HJR 72, HB 48, HB 27, HB 144, HB 37, HB 1481, HB 581, HB 1696, HB 2216, HB 1035, HB 1633, HB 742, HB 754, HB 1689, HB 1690, HB 2669, HB 391, HB 517, HB 1775, HB 1024, HB 1607, HB 252, HB 1716, HB 1562, HB 4116, HB 1866, HB 1741, HB 2103, HB 2637, HB 2884, HB 3707, HB 503, HB 1089, HB 1757, HB 2986, HB 972

Keywords: dementia, research institute, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, funding, grants, state health initiatives, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, tax exemption, intellectual disability

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• It is disheartening that Democrats refuse to come to the table to safeguard pregnant women, their children
• Republicans have also refused to extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits, driving up health care

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• folder or an Excel file.
• folder or an Excel file.
• folder or an Excel file.
• folder or an Excel file.
• You have a right of refusal. You have a way to refuse it.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Presently, we can check and balance against the federal tax return filed by an enterprise because that
• that we have you registered because you show up on the feed and then if you're not in the testimony file
• ><01:38:52.080><c> in</c><01:38:52.159><c> the</c><01:38:52.320><c> testimony</c><01:38:52.719><c> file
• ,</c><01:38:53.040><c> it</c> if you're not in the testimony file, it if you're not in the testimony
• file, it looks<01:38:53.280><c> a</c><01:38:53.440><c> little</c><01:38:53.520><c> weird.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard SB 888, which would bar operators of smart household security devices from sharing user data with law enforcement unless the user consents or police obtain a warrant. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection offered comments and Judiciary submitted written support. Several individuals also submitted written support. The committee recommended passage with amendments clarifying that the Office of Consumer Protection may enforce violations and adopting Judiciary’s recommended changes, while also deferring the effective date to July 1, 2050. The motion passed unanimously among members present, with one senator excused. The committee then took up SB 2777 on insurance disclosures. The bill would require authorized insurers to disclose claim-handling data to consumers, including claims open at the start of a period, closed with payment, closed without payment, and open at the end of the period. The committee described amendments to clarify the bill, remove a requirement for the DCCA insurance division to handle publication, and defer the effective date to July 1, 2050. The measure was passed with amendments and the recommendation was adopted, with one member voting no and another excused. In a joint Commerce and Consumer Protection/Judiciary hearing on SP2738 relating to tax haven abuse, the Department of Taxation offered comments and the Tax Foundation testified in opposition, arguing the state should rely on IRS audits and existing worldwide reporting rules rather than create a separate state approach. Other written testimony was noted in both support and opposition. The committees recommended passage with amendments adopting Taxation’s technical changes and deferring the effective date to July 1, 2050; the recommendation was adopted, with one senator noting reservations. The joint hearing then moved to health-related bills, including SB 2690 on primary care spending, SB 3103 on energy assistance, SB 3137 on Department of Health authority over food, drugs, and cosmetics, SB 3164 on child welfare service organizations, and SB 3206 on cannabinoids. SB 2690 drew strong support from physicians and advocates who said it would address primary care shortages, especially on neighbor islands, while HMSA and others warned a fixed spending percentage could raise costs and suggested a working group. SB 3164 drew support from child welfare providers and opposition from the Attorney General over indemnification language, and SB 3206 drew mixed testimony: state agencies raised federal-law and vagueness concerns, while hemp and cannabis advocates and some farmers supported the measure and urged broader legalization or amendments.

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• Uh, and after there was um an objection filed, in other words, there was a uh uh they were taken to a
• ,</c><02:35:27.920><c> in</c><02:35:28.080><c> other</c> was um a objection filed, in other was um a
• objection filed, in other words,<02:35:28.560><c> there</c><02:35:28.720><c> was</c><02:35:28.880><c>
• If if you're a file<03:07:46.800><c> and</c><03:07:46.960><c> you</c><03:07:47.120><c> qualify</c><03
• an exemption, file and you qualify for an exemption, the<03:07:48.399><c> assessor</c><03:07:48.880>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• would be but yes, it would it would be &gt;&gt; required<00:14:58.200><c> to</c><00:14:58.280><c> file
• </c> &gt;&gt; required to file reports with the court.
• &gt;&gt; required to file reports with the court.
• c> Representative Rourke said the outreach division is trying to offer services, but people often refuse

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the September 19 meeting minutes and then took up a deferred University of Kentucky personal services contract amendment for guardianship services. UK officials explained that the contract covers court-appointed guardians for patients who cannot make medical decisions and are not eligible for state guardianship, with the work funded by UK Medical Center agency dollars rather than the general fund. Members questioned the large increase in the not-to-exceed amount, the number of cases, the hourly billing structure, and whether there are safeguards to prevent unnecessary costs or reimbursement issues if a patient later has resources. UK said the increase reflects shifting work from a prior firm, anticipated new cases, a move from a monthly fee to hourly billing, and the need for a second firm because one prior attorney died and another firm has had difficulty appearing in court promptly. The committee ultimately approved the contract, while Senator Thomas said he would vote aye but urged future review of attorney fee limits and broader guardianship statutes, which he described as outdated and inconsistent. The committee then deferred three Office of Energy Policy memorandum of agreement items to the November 2025 meeting without objection. After that, it approved the remaining agenda items, including the contract lists and deferred items not separately selected for review. The final major item was a University of Kentucky personal services contract related to fundraising and philanthropic outreach. UK representatives said the contract supports marketing and donor engagement efforts to grow the university’s endowment pipeline and philanthropic support. The transcript cuts off before the committee finished its questions or took final action on that item.

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• the 8,000 hours mean, and specifically the question is, and this is consistent with the bill I had filed
• to give me the name of someone who's charging an egregious amount of money, and I personally will file
• In 2023, 85% of the complaints filed with the Texas Medical Board involved nurse practitioners where
• That child only came to me because the pharmacist refused to fill the prescription without a pediatrician's

Bills: SB1888, SB3003, SB2417, SB2459, SB3055, HB1393, HB2884, SB2943

Keywords: grand jury, jury qualifications, jury wheel, small counties, Texas legislation, age verification, obscene devices, online sales, juvenile protection, penalties, antitrust, attorney general, Texas Free Enterprise, business regulations, legal confidentiality, personal identifying information, data brokers, judicial safety, civil rights, data privacy

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• I want to thank you for your leadership and what you included in SB1 as filed, particularly the continued
• 25, and there are additional... spending requirements proposed in a separate piece of legislation filed
• stolen healthcare identity is worth $1,000. ...the underground market because it's easy to use to file
• The director who spoke yesterday refused to hear a plan to save the state $400 million a year without

Bills: SB1, SB 1

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

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• It's really a right of first refusal.
• Research has also documented that corporate landlords file more evictions than small-time landlords,
• </c><01:38:39.560><c> more</c><01:38:39.800><c> evictions</c> corporate landlords file more evictions
• period in June 2024 that it fact filing period in June 2024 that it fact had<03:09:07.319><c> been</
• </c><03:23:36.279><c> a</c><03:23:36.479><c> certificate</c><03:23:37.040><c> of</c> regularly file a

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• disorderly person there or somebody disorderly person there or somebody that's<02:09:24.960><c> refusing
• </c><02:09:25.520><c> leave</c><02:09:26.159><c> because</c><02:09:26.480><c> they're</c> that's refusing
• to leave because they're that's refusing to leave because they're cold<02:09:27.040><c> and</c><02:09
• text file in the root folder.
• text file in the root folder.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Um, my goal in filing this piece of legislation was to ensure that we were aligning our position on Medicaid
• Their heads are on their desks, they're crying, and there's work refusal.
• </c><02:27:46.240><c> It's</c><02:27:46.560><c> not</c><02:27:46.720><c> because</c> there's work refusal
• It's not because there's work refusal.
• Making sure reports are filed in a timely manner and provide access to important and relevant information

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• One of their top recommendations is to tackle the culture of impaired drivers refusing to submit to a
• The current events were unforeseen prior to the filing deadline.
• Currently, as written, a worker has three years to file a wage claim.
• </c><05:07:47.920><c> Yet,</c> three years to file a wage claim.
• Yet, three years to file a wage claim.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Res. 597, the report was filed at 3:43 a.m.; and H. Res. 903, the report was filed at 2:25 a.m.
• filed at 3:46<02:52:53.479><c> a.m.
• HRES 903, the was filed at 3:43 a.m.
• And for report was filed at 2:25 a.m.
• </c><02:56:31.279><c> common</c> but to those who would refuse common but to those who would refuse common

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 1012, house, all