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• Proposed second substitute House Bill 1903, H-3-343, in committee.
• Substitute House Bill 2210. Substitute House Bill 2210.
• Substitute House Bill 2384.
• We support House Bill 2523.
• The next item is item number 20, House Bill 2688. House Bill 2688.

Summary: The committee began with a public hearing on Substitute House Bill 1592, which would change how state public defense funds are distributed and, in the substitute version, keep current law on state funding responsibility while revising the allocation formula. Staff explained the bill would shift county and city distributions to a pro rata, caseload-based model, allow very low-density counties to request OPD to provide some or all public defense services, require additional data collection and reporting, and direct OPD to study caseload reductions and retention. Representative Peterson said the bill is meant to create a better structure for future state support of indigent defense without the very large cost of the original proposal. Testimony from counties, cities, OPD, defenders, and local officials was strongly supportive, emphasizing a statewide public defense crisis, rising local costs, staffing shortages, and the need for a fairer funding model. The committee then heard Substitute House Bill 1742 on environmentally sustainable urban design and Substitute House Bill 1906 on water system regulation and water rates. HB 1742 would create a center in Ecology to promote sustainable urban design, fund design competitions and grants, and establish an advisory council; the sponsor said the bill reflects a desire to support a pilot project through alternative funding, and there was no public testimony. HB 1906 would require more planning and notice for Group A water systems, add customer notice and right-of-first-refusal provisions for some ownership changes, and direct the UTC to consider external funding sources, capital planning, and rate smoothing when setting water rates. Water utility and PUD witnesses supported the goal of improving transparency and consolidation of failing small systems, while noting the substitute reduced some fiscal concerns. The committee also heard HB 2248 on Secretary of State corporate and charity filings, HB 2438 creating the SEED scholarship for early childhood education students, and HB 2515 addressing emerging large energy use facilities such as data centers. HB 2248 would redirect part of annual filing fees to the Secretary of State revolving fund, require initial reports from nonprofits and LLPs, and change trademark certificate procedures; the fiscal note showed modest revenue losses, and the division supported restoring the fee split for operational funding. HB 2438 would transfer $10 million annually from the GET account to fund scholarships and wraparound services for early childhood education degree seekers, with testimony from early learning advocates and a student describing workforce shortages and personal financial barriers. HB 2515 drew extensive testimony both for and against: supporters said it would protect ratepayers, water resources, and grid reliability by requiring tariffs, reporting, clean-energy requirements, and a fee on large energy users; opponents argued it singled out data centers, could hurt investment and jobs, and included unrelated labor and procurement provisions. After public testimony, the committee moved into executive-session briefing on several bills and amendments, including HB 1903 on statewide low-income energy assistance, HB 1909 on a court unification task force, HB 1982 on vacating certain convictions tied to treaty Indian rights, HB 2034 on LEOFF Plan 1 retirement changes, HB 2105 on employer notice of federal I-9 audits, HB 2210 on ranked-choice voting, HB 2215 on Climate Commitment Act fuel supplier obligations, and HB 2271 on post-consumer recycled content requirements. Staff summarized proposed substitutes and amendments, with several changes aimed at reducing or shifting fiscal impacts, narrowing agency duties, or striking provisions entirely.

Transcript Highlights:

• There are two bills currently with the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Ways and Means:
• the Freedom to Read Bill, H. 3594, and the bill to establish a commission on the equitable purchasing
• The House too recommends that are legally blind.
• So we're going to do House... I think continued.
• There are two companion bills, House 3871 and Senate 2467, that we participated in drafting: an act authorizing

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing was a FY27 budget session on Health and Human Services held in Mattapan, hosted by the Joint Committee on Ways and Means. Opening remarks from Senator Lydia Edwards, Representative Brandy Fluker-Reed, Representative Russell Holmes, and Boston Public Library President David Leonard emphasized the significance of holding the first Ways and Means hearing in Mattapan, the importance of community access, and the role of libraries as human services institutions. Committee members and attendees introduced themselves before agency testimony began. MassAbility testified first, describing its mission to support people with disabilities through employment, independent living, and disability determination services. The agency highlighted federal funding uncertainty, a modest FY27 budget reduction, and a proposed reworking of its home care program, which it said is outdated and should better target those most in need. Members questioned the home care cut, staffing reductions, and federal coordination. MassAbility also shared a participant story about recovery and community support to illustrate the impact of its services. The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing then presented its FY27 request, focusing on interpreter and captioning access, workforce development, emergency communication, aging-related hearing loss, and transition services for deaf and hard-of-hearing youth. Members asked about interpreter shortages, after-hours emergency coverage, ASL education, and community training; the commission said it is expanding mentorship and referral systems but still faces staffing and vendor challenges. The Massachusetts Commission for the Blind followed with a $30.8 million request, describing services for nearly 9,000 consumers, peer support groups, vocational rehabilitation, and Turning 22 services, while noting federal funding uncertainty and a 7% budget cut. Members raised concerns about maintaining services with fewer resources, and the commissioner said the agency had trimmed overhead and could manage the proposal. The Office for Refugees and Immigrants closed the segment, outlining expanded legal, housing, workforce, citizenship, and financial literacy supports for immigrants and refugees, including Know Your Rights trainings, legal defense initiatives, and the Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative. Members discussed the effects of federal policy changes, the loss of refugee resettlement funding, and the need for state support to fill gaps. No votes were taken in the portion provided; the hearing consisted of agency presentations and committee questioning.

Transcript Highlights:

• There are two bills currently with the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Ways and Means:
• the Freedom to Read Bill, H.3594, and the bill to establish a commission on the equitable purchasing
• So we're going to do House, I think. Continued.
• There are two companion bills, House 3871 and Senate 2467, that we participated in drafting: an act authorizing
• There are two companion bills, House 3871 and Senate 2467 that we participated in drafting those, an

Keywords: 1212, all

Transcript Highlights:

• There are two bills currently with the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Ways and Means:
• the Freedom to Read Bill, H. 3594, and the bill to establish a commission on the equitable purchasing
• The House 2 recommends that... Are legally blind.
• So we're going to do House... I think, continued.
• There are two companion bills, House 3871 and Senate 2467, that we participated in drafting.

Summary: The Joint Committee on Ways and Means held an FY27 Health and Human Services budget hearing in Mattapan, hosted at the Boston Public Library branch. Chairs Lydia Edwards and Russell Holmes, along with Rep. Brandy Fluker-Reid, emphasized the significance of holding the first Ways and Means hearing ever in Mattapan and highlighted the importance of bringing state budget deliberations into a majority-Black neighborhood. Several legislators introduced themselves as they joined, and the committee noted that public testimony was not part of the format, though agencies were invited to discuss priorities and challenges. MassAbility opened the agency testimony. Leadership described the agency’s mission to support people with disabilities through employment, training, home and community life services, and disability determination. They said Governor Healey’s FY27 budget funds MassAbility at $93.3 million, a 1% reduction from FY26, and explained that the agency is responding to federal funding uncertainty and shifting program needs by redesigning services internally. Members questioned a proposed $1.3 million reduction to the Home Care Program, staffing changes, and whether services could be maintained with fewer resources. MassAbility said it was reviewing data on who uses the program, that it does not provide nursing or personal care, and that it is working with a transition plan and a working group. The agency also discussed federal uncertainty around vocational rehabilitation funding and said it had received delayed federal awards but remained in contact with national associations and federal partners. The testimony included a personal story from a participant, Joshua Corcoran, to illustrate the impact of services. The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing testified next, requesting $11.27 million, about a 6% increase over FY26. The commission said it serves about 1.4 million residents and focuses on communication access in health care, courts, public safety, and other public systems. It highlighted interpreter and captioner workforce shortages, a mentorship program to expand the provider pool, and a modernized referral platform funded through capital contingency money. Members asked about interpreter availability, after-hours emergency coverage, ASL access for students and families, and training for police and emergency responders. The commission said staffing remains limited, especially for after-hours services, but that it is expanding training, school outreach, and partnerships with DCF and other agencies. The Massachusetts Commission for the Blind then presented its FY27 budget request of $30.8 million. The commissioner said the agency serves nearly 9,000 legally blind residents, provides training and peer support, and placed 190 consumers in competitive integrated employment this year. It also described services for older adults, vocational rehabilitation, and the Turning 22 program for young adults with additional disabilities. Members raised concerns about a 7% cut from the prior year and asked how the agency could maintain services; the commissioner said the agency had no waiting list, had trimmed overhead, and could manage the budget through internal efficiencies and strong partnerships. The Office for Refugees and Immigrants closed the session, describing expanded legal and support services for immigrants and refugees, including Know Your Rights trainings, the Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative, citizenship and financial literacy programs, and the Family Welcome Center in Mattapan. Members asked about federal funding losses and the structure of the new legal services program; ORI said FY26 funding is stable but FY27 federal cuts remain uncertain, and that the legal program uses a centralized intake system with priority for emergencies and first-come, first-served access.

Transcript Highlights:

• bills out we need a vote of seven members of the committee.
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Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• House bills, respectfully submitted.
• House Bill 54 by Rep.
• House Bill 386, Rep.
• House Bill 590 by Rep.
• Members, House Bill 3 went through without amendments. House Bill 2 does have amendments.

Bills: SCR59, SCR70, HR275, HR279, HR282, HR289, HR307, HCR112, SCR61, SCR62, SCR64, SB121, HR310, HR314, HR316, HR317, HR321, HCR117, SCR5, SCR29, SCR33, SCR37, SCR63, SCR30, SCR40, SCR65, HCR3, HCR49, HCR66, HCR67, HB54, HB137, HB321, HB368, HB386, HB414, HB431, HB552, HB555, HB578, HB590, HB593, HB618, HB638, HB670, HB692, HB707, HB708, HB715, HB718, HB732, HB741, HB748, HB776, HB796, HB807, HB822, HB848, HB856, HB887, HB888, HB917, HB921, HB1082, HB1243, HB1246, HB1, HB2, HB42, HB45, HB71, HB79, HB126, HB133, HB159, HB213, HB218, HB222, HB289, HB291, HB312, HB313, HB324, HB352, HB383, HB398, HB403, HB429, HB457, HB459, HB549, HB571, HB579, HB591, HB608, HB616, HB624, HB766, HB769, HB783, HB804, HB864, HB874, HB909, HB951, HB971, HB983, HB1005, HB1017, HB1051, HB1056, HB1126, HB1186, HB1193, HB1223, HB1224, HB1235, HB1249, SB259, SB295, SB312, SB348, SB444, SB485, SB441, SB149, HB359, SB29, SB43, SB78, HB463, HB998, SB197, SB268, SB123, SB276, SB326, SB80, HB901, HR20, HR74, HCR65, HCR71, HCR98, HB284, HB306, HB341, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB603, HB605, HB614, HB625, HB646, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1191, HB1240, HB1255, SB82, SB89, SB97, SB479, HB74, HB119, HB134, HB210, HB258, HB468, HB784, HB870, HB953, HB956, HB1117, HB1236, SB42, SB208, SB217, SB274, SB300, SB341, SB379, SB382, SB387, SB401, SB449, SB487

Keywords: Major Richard Star Act, veterans, military retirement, disability compensation, VA benefits, combat-wounded, medically retired, military retirees, service members, veterans benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, concurrent receipt, retirement offset, combat-related disability, bipartisan support, memorial resolution, Congressional memorial, Louisiana delegation, Richard Star

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• House Bill 475. Perfect.
• was here and in support of House Bill 420 as well.
• Which bill would you like me to...? You can go. Let's do House Bill 246. We'll go in order. Okay.
• House Bill 949 gives them that support.
• Permission to carry his bill? Somebody here for Chairman Miller's bill? House Bill 1214. Hmm?

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare met on May 6, 2026, with five members present and adopted the April 28 minutes. The committee first heard a presentation on the new Leadership Louisiana Health Fellows Program, a leadership and networking initiative focused on Louisiana health care challenges such as workforce shortages, rural access, chronic disease, and the economic impact of health care. Speakers described it as a cross-sector program intended to build informed leaders and support collaboration with health systems, insurers, providers, LDH, and the Louisiana Hospital Association. The committee then moved through a series of bills, generally adopting amendments and reporting measures favorably. SB 57, a nutrition/labeling bill, was amended to delay the effective date for the labeling provision until December 31, 2028, and was reported as amended. HB 62 increased membership of the Louisiana Women’s Policy and Research Commission and was reported as amended, and HB 193 adjusted membership rules for the Sickle Cell Commission foundations and was also reported as amended. HB 815 would allow financial institutions to receive death certificates to help close accounts and avoid problems with automatic payments and federal benefit clawbacks; it was reported favorably. SB 405, which had been heard earlier, was reworked to codify LDH’s new Ascend nursing home quality initiative, including short- and long-term quality oversight goals, stakeholder involvement, internal expertise, and reporting requirements; after reconsidering prior amendments, the committee adopted the new amendment and reported the bill as amended. The committee also advanced several health and human services bills. HB 222 would allow Medicaid dental coverage when needed to clear a patient for another covered medical procedure, and it was reported as amended after LDH said the cost could be absorbed. HB 420 expanded DCFS background-check requirements to cover staff with access to sensitive records, and HB 475 required verbal consent before AI is used to record or transcribe a medical visit; both were reported favorably. HB 246 updated membership of the Children’s Cabinet Advisory Board and the council for grandparents raising grandchildren, including replacing an inactive coalition seat with the state police, and was reported as amended. HB 486 joined Louisiana to the psychology interjurisdictional compact to expand access to psychologists through telepsychology and temporary practice across state lines, and HB 574 updated outdated board names in the Mental Health Advisory Services Board statute; both were reported favorably. Later, the committee heard HB 949, which would create a licensure framework for radiologist assistants to help address radiologist shortages and improve imaging access, especially in rural areas. Testimony emphasized that RAs work under radiologist supervision and would extend capacity without replacing physicians; the bill was reported favorably. HB 584 required foster children to be provided luggage or similar items instead of trash bags when moving placements, and also corrected language in the Foster Youth Bill of Rights from “privileges” back to “rights” while extending the bill’s applicability to children from birth to age 18; it was reported as amended. The committee also reported HB 1214, which restructures certain LDH state facilities into a more unified system, and HB 1092, a technical renaming/terminology cleanup bill, both favorably. Finally, HB 203 added members from Christus Health System and Xavier University’s College of Medicine to the uterine fibroids commission and was reported favorably before the committee adjourned.

Keywords: NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkzxTQVw0WQ, 2026-06-14T02:39:05+00:00, 2.2.23, Data collected via generic collector engine, http://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/calendars_journals/ 0:00 House Session – March 9, 2023 4:35 Adjourn from the Late Session 4:46 Prayer – Reverend Bob Stewart 7:25 Pledge of Allegiance 7:49 National Anthem by Kelley Wardell 10:09 Leaves of Absence 10:39 Introduction of Guests 11:24 Communication – Rep. Grassie 12:04 HR 17 – Revenue Estimates 18:12 Motion to Table HR 17 18:32 Bill Removed from Consent Calendar – HB 294 18:59 Consent Calendar Adopted 19:28 HB 31-FN (RC) 28:40 HB 32-FN (RC) 43:10 HB 59-FN (RC) 53:30 HB 78 (RC) 1:00:49 HB 106-FN (RC) 1:20:31 Motion to Reconsider HB 498 (RC) 1:26:16 HB 216-FN (DIV) 1:49:41 HB 624-FN (RC) 2:03:38 HB 367-FN-L (RC) 2:13:25 Motion to Reconsider HB 367 (RC) 2:16:17 Unanimous Consent – Rep. Weyler 2:20:55 Motion to Print Rep. Weyler’s Remarks in Permanent Journal 2:21:10 Lunch Recess 3:33:20 HB 380 3:40:23 OTP (RC) 3:43:50 Move ITL 3:44:01 Motion to Table (DIV) 3:46:53 ITL 3:47:24 HB 440-FN (RC) 3:58:17 HB 464-FN (RC) 4:14:41 Motion to Reconsider HB 464-FN (DIV) 4:16:49 Motion to Reconsider HB 440-FN (DIV) 4:18:40 Motion to Reconsider HB 380 4:20:46 HB 112 4:21:35 Am 0252h (DIV) 4:25:01 OTP (RC) 4:33:20 Move ITL 4:33:50 HB 117 (RC) 4:46:51 HB 401 4:47:10 OTP (RC) 4:54:38 Move ITL 4:55:09 HB 469-FN 4:55:23 OTP (RC) 5:04:34 Move ITL 5:05:26 HB 567 5:05:39 Am 0429h 5:06:01 OTP (RC) 5:16:40 Move ITL (DIV) 5:19:22 HB 647-FN 5:19:56 Motion to Table (DIV) - TABLED 5:22:52 HB 51 (RC) 5:35:01 HB 90 5:35:16 OTP (RC) 5:44:13 Move ITL 5:44:27 Motion to Table (DIV) 5:47:06 ITL 5:47:34 HB 154 6:00:14 Motion to Table (DIV) 6:03:23 OTP (RC) 6:07:15 Motion to Reconsider (DIV) 6:09:21 HB 177 (RC) 6:21:37 HB 467-FN (RC) 6:36:08 Motion to Reconsider (DIV) 6:38:31 HB 477 6:39:01 ITL (RC) 6:46:31 OTP (DIV) 6:48:01 HB 485 6:48:42 Motion to Table (DIV) - TABLED 6:52:01 HB 92 6:52:15 Am 0747h (RC) 7:02:12 Motion to Table (DIV) 7:05:26 OTP (RC) 7:11:57 ITL 7:12:35 HB 161 7:12:48 OTP (DIV) 7:24:16 ITL 7:24:46 HB 251 7:25:18 Am 0548h (DIV) 7:28:01 OTPA (RC) 7:37:26 HB 281 (RC) 7:52:03 HB 298 7:52:19 Motion to Table (DIV) - TABLED 7:57:37 HB 372 7:57:57 OTP (RC) 8:09:04 ITL 8:09:30 HCR 5 (RC) 8:23:01 HB 294 8:23:21 Motion to Table - TABLED 8:23:59 Third Reading 8:24:51 Announcements 8:27:14 Unanimous Consent: Rep. Almy 8:29:05 Unanimous Consent: Rep. Alissandra Murray 8:29:41 Unanimous Consent: Rep. Sweeney 8:30:47 Motion to Print Rep. Sweeney’s Remarks in Permanent Journal 8:30:53 Recess until Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 9:00 am, 928, house, all, 2.2.40, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• And so I speak strongly in favor of House Bill 31.
• Let me tell you a little bit about House Bill 31.
• Chairman, members, my name is Bill Hammond and I am here in support of House Bill 31.
• Hearing none, we'll leave House Bill 31 pending.
• I appreciate the opportunity to lay out House Bill 3360.

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• Housing Finance Agencies and Rural Rentals Housing Associations joining them as well.
• . housing.
• The bill is out on second reading, Senate Bill 40, Secretary, read the caption.
• We're talking about this bill. We're talking about this bill.
• Would your bill... Would Senate Bill 40's enforcement mechanism allow someone to sue?

Bills: SJR 1, SB 9, SB 40, SJR 36, SJR 1, SJR 5, SB 9, SB 40

Keywords: bail denial, illegal aliens, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, law enforcement, bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunctive relief, taxpayer rights, bail, criminal justice reform

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• The House will come to order.
• to be on the House floor.
• The House will come to order.
• the House website.
• House.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• We will accept the AG's first alternative, which is to remove section 3 of the bill.
• had resulted in death, and we accept a Charter Communications amendment to specifically apply the bill
• </c><00:14:35.720><c> clarifies</c> 1322 this mental health Bill clarifies 1322 this mental health Bill
• </c> complicated Bill complicated Bill okay okay okay um<00:15:11.279><c> okay</c><00:15:12.279><c> so
• That last bill was on the 9:59 agenda, and that one is deferred. So our two agendas are finished.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee took up a series of Senate bills and generally advanced most of them, often with technical or substantive amendments. SB 15 on the definition of historic property was amended to narrow the definition to properties at least 50 years old that are culturally significant or otherwise significant for Hawaii Register purposes, and it passed. SB 97 on excessive speeding was amended to clarify felony penalty language, license revocation timing, and fingerprinting procedures, and passed. Other bills passed as is or unamended included SB 145 on water shortages, SB 108 on accessible parking enforcement, SB 660 on hospitality anti-harassment measures and panic buttons, SB 1662 on landlord application fees and tenant screening reports, SB 1421 on Department of Health provider arrangements, SB 1439 on DOH nuisance authority, and SB 1452 updating controlled substances law. SB 1454 on wage payment violations passed with technical amendments only, while SB 1481 on motorcycle instruction permits was deferred as not ready. Several bills received more substantial changes. SB 253 on condominium association budget summaries was amended to require a single document and to shift the standard to substantial compliance; it passed. SB 371 on critical infrastructure damage was amended to remove a section affecting manslaughter law and to apply specifically to broadband and cable networks; it passed. SB 984 on water pollution liability for large landowners was advanced with a defective date. SB 1517 on public land leases for recreational residential use was amended to change the lease term to five years and add a defective date. SB 1074 on temporary continuation of challenged activities during environmental review was significantly amended to limit the provision to currently authorized activities, add a one-year limit with possible court extension, and clarify other terms; it passed. SB 1322 on emergency mental health transport was amended to restore provider-initiated transport language, require notice and coordination, remove special immunity provisions, and clarify court-ordered treatment procedures; it passed. The committee also passed SB 1496 on disability access to information in public accommodations, with a request that the committee report discuss the Roe v. St. Pizza case and the distinction between physical and digital accommodations. SB 1255 on Uniform Information Practices Act record retention was deferred as not ready. At the end of the meeting, the chair noted that both agendas were completed and the committee adjourned.

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Keywords: NC House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lxr0W1Zv8w, 2026-06-18T12:09:12+00:00, 2.2.23, Data collected via generic collector engine, House @ 9:45 AM House Dashboard: https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/Agenda/2025/H/0 House webpage: https://www.ncleg.gov/House Video Archives: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxuiJQ5a0qNngrvdOAYtGKEy70BC1Y2yP, 939, house, all, 2.2.40, 2.1.47

Keywords: NC House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoIRa0LuGpk, 2026-06-17T12:02:24+00:00, 2.2.23, Data collected via generic collector engine, House @ 10:30 AM House Dashboard: https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/Agenda/2025/H/0 House webpage: https://www.ncleg.gov/House Video Archives: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxuiJQ5a0qNngrvdOAYtGKEy70BC1Y2yP, 939, house, all, 2.2.40, 2.1.47

Keywords: NC House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCsZsvfx7GU, 2026-06-16T04:43:16+00:00, 2.2.23, Data collected via generic collector engine, House @ 10:30 AM House Dashboard: https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/Agenda/2025/H/0 House webpage: https://www.ncleg.gov/House Video Archives: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxuiJQ5a0qNngrvdOAYtGKEy70BC1Y2yP, 939, house, all, 2.2.40, 2.1.47

Keywords: NC House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJrSFogaGEM, 2026-06-15T02:16:17+00:00, 2.2.23, Data collected via generic collector engine, House @ 10:30 AM House Dashboard: https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/Agenda/2025/H/0 House webpage: https://www.ncleg.gov/House Video Archives: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxuiJQ5a0qNngrvdOAYtGKEy70BC1Y2yP, 939, house, all, 2.2.40, 2.1.47

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• House Bill 3 relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.
• Members, House Bill 3.
• And I think House Bill 2 moves towards that.
• We were fixing education back then, House Bill 70.
• Actuarial impact on House Bill 3 shows no impact on TRS. No impact? Okay.

Bills: HB3, HB3

Keywords: education savings account, educational expenses, certified educational assistance organization, school choice, funding, special education, tuition reimbursement, emergency communication, public safety, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, grant program, emergency communications, public safety radio, first responders, radio system, dispatch, 911, emergency management, Texas Division of Emergency Management

Transcript Highlights:

• I am directed by the House to inform the Senate that the House has taken the following action.
• In the bill and it.
• Senate Bill 1596. The secretary will read the caption. Senate Bill 1596.
• This body passed House Bill 3257 to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, IRA, widely
• Committee is up 2% to bill 1567.

Bills: SJR27, SJR39, SB22, SB33, SB34, SB37, SB209, SB310, SB326, SB505, SB605, SB618, SB732, SB762, SB769, SB783, SB819, SB825, SB870, SB964, SB1030, SB1080, SB1085, SB1099, SB1124, SB1208, SB1233, SB1314, SB1320, SB1333, SB1398, SB1405, SB1541, SB1567, SB1596, SB1598, SB1625, SB1646, SB1662, SB1750, SB1758, SB1791, SB1804, SB1810, SB1818, SB1838, SB1855, SB1869, SB1951, SB2024, SB2077, SB2078, SB2252, SB2253, SB2368, SB2411, SB2420, SB2425, SB2569

Keywords: judicial conduct, state commission, judicial misconduct, commission membership, constitutional amendment, veto override, legislature power, governor, Texas Constitution, Texas, moving image industry, incentive program, film production, grant funding, job creation, economic development, wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department

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• Members, Senate Bill 7010 is the Roth Contribution Plan deferred compensation program.
• Senate Bill 7010 grants authority to the Department of Financial Services for the state plan and local
• And that is the bill. Questions of Senator Mayfield. I do have one appearance card. Mr.
• Senators, any debate on the bill? Senator Mayfield, you're recognized. Closed. Waive closed.
• Also, tab to Senate Bill 7010 in the affirmative. Thank you.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee first took up SB 7010, which would authorize Roth contributions in state and local deferred compensation plans. Senator Mayfield explained that current law only allows pre-tax contributions, and the bill would let the Department of Financial Services and local governments offer post-tax Roth options. The bill had one support appearance card, no debate, and was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then received a lengthy presentation from the Governor’s Office of Policy and Budget on the governor’s recommended “Floridians First” budget, totaling $117.4 billion and $53.2 billion in general revenue. The presentation highlighted reserves, debt paydown, tax relief, and proposed reductions and efficiencies, along with major spending areas in education, health care, public safety, corrections, transportation, and economic development. Key proposals included higher K-12 funding, teacher salary increases, funding for Everglades and water quality projects, emergency preparedness, corrections staffing and facility funding, cybersecurity, law enforcement recruitment bonuses, and affordable housing and infrastructure investments. Members asked extensive questions about property tax reserves, litigation funding, emergency response fund balances and spending, the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility and federal reimbursement, the Second Amendment sales tax holiday, animal abuse hotline funding, Hope Florida, corrections staffing, and teacher pay. A major portion of the discussion focused on the Department of Health’s planned changes to the ADAP HIV medication program, with senators and a public witness expressing concern about access to life-saving medications and possible misuse or redirection of funds. The committee did not take further action on the budget presentation, and the meeting ended after additional comments supporting the budget and the corrections funding, with SB 7010 already approved.