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• Other pieces as far as our accomplishments, our political subdivision engagement.
• They all have rules about what they can be spent on and what they cannot.
• You began funding for enforcement of political subdivisions and $150,000.
• I think right now we're trying to get the political subdivision piece implemented.
• And it's kind of modeled after how they're providing CDL testing.

Keywords: 914, all

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• Some rules allow for mitigation; others, unfortunately, do not.
• Third, the rule is also unnecessary.
• We're compelled to via the program's rules right now.
• If it's a program rule, then the Governing Board could. And so it's a program rule? Yes, sir.
• Build certain provisions for which the county may adopt rules regarding any plats or subdivisions of

Bills: HB22, SB250, SB375, SB536, SB845, SB1633, SB1944, SB1957, SB2081, SB2137, SB2262, SB2299, SB2419, SB2452, SB2522, SB2549, SB2594, SB2605, SB2631, SB2639, SB2675, SB3029, SJR60, HB22, HB1392, HB2525

Keywords: emergency communication, broadband, funding, natural disasters, technology, HB 22, Texas broadband development office, comptroller, emergency communications, early warning systems, disaster alerts, natural disaster notifications, interoperable communications, interoperable emergency radio, public safety communications, 9-1-1, next generation 9-1-1, NG911, broadband grants, low-interest loans

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• I think it's under some kind of federal rules that we have to bring it up every two years, sir.
• I don't know if they are, but I didn't know that they had to have a sunset rule.
• It provides consistency and predictability for all home rule cities across Texas.
• All right, so comments on that because, yeah, look, part of this is we've got a home rule ordinance that
• Dallas is a sovereign home rule city endowed by the Texas Constitution with the right to govern its own

Bills: SB250, SB375, SB536, SB845, SB1633, SB1944, SB1957, SB2081, SB2137, SB2262, SB2299, SB2419, SB2452, SB2522, SB2549, SB2594, SB2605, SB2631, SB2639, SB2675, SB3029, SJR60, HB22, HB1392, HB2525, HB22

Keywords: municipal annexation, railroad, adjacent areas, local government, property rights, healthcare provider, Harris County Hospital District, hospital funding, healthcare services, public health program, home loans, nurses, veterans, public servants, Texas Heroes program, low-interest loans, social workers, housing assistance, SB 1633, Texas Tax Code

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• Rules are suspended.
• ones were the jail force model and the warrant service officer model but the task force model is one
• Different counties have different participation models. models.
• Rules are suspended.
• Constitutional three-day rule. I move to suspend the three-day rule.

Keywords: HCR65, HCR19, Senate resolutions, memorial, community impact, legislative proceedings

Summary: The recent Senate meeting primarily covered two resolutions, HCR65 and HCR19, both of which were passed unanimously with little to no opposition. HCR65 was introduced in memory of Tracy Lee Vincent of Longview, while HCR19 was presented to honor the late Terrell Lynn Roberts of Angleton. The meeting included brief addresses from several senators, who shared personal reflections on the impacts of the individuals being honored and expressed gratitude for their contributions to the community. This collaborative atmosphere showcased the members' capacity for camaraderie and respect, emphasizing the importance of human connection in legislative proceedings.

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• What we've done since then, the rule is the rule.
• Were not following American Bar Association rules.
• And the second, in my mind, would be to amend Subdivisions.
• , as I said earlier, is the exception to the rule.
• Their primary role in enforcing political subdivision compliance is through the political subdivision

Keywords: 908, all

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• situated. as subdivisions of the state. situated. as subdivisions of the state.
• Uh, Co-op City in New York was her role model.
• adjacent changes their rules to match.
• <02:01:03.520> to adjacent changes their rules to adjacent changes their rules to match.<02
• Raymond has a subdivision being built right now.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• the first place to have the subdivision the first place to have the subdivision 2,<01:37:28.000>
• If you kind of compare subdivision 3 and subdivision 2, you’ll see it’s just much more general and vague
• <01:41:19.840> 2 there's the consensus on subdivision 2 there's the consensus on subdivision
• So we do need to be different model.
• about attacking the business model about attacking the business model fraud,<02:03:47.920> we

Bills: HF3043, HF2891

Keywords: public safety, illegal remunerations, healthcare fraud, grants, criminal penalties, state law, grants management, state employees training, certification, monitoring grants, accountability, grant fraud, 1183, house

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• rules with Senate Committee sub one. rules with Senate Committee sub one.
• House Bill 312 should pass to rules. House Bill 312 should pass to rules.
• Rules Committee.
• in the Rules Committee. in the Rules Committee.
• . model. model.

Keywords: 958, all

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• I just want to remind everyone that we, that the posted rules are 10 minutes for opponents.
• I just wanted to make clear what the rules are. Thank you.
• That model right there was able to sustain the wildlife that...
• Our rules are 10 minutes for each side.
• The state of New Mexico looks at land grants as political subdivisions.

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• The project has worked for us, and this campus model can work for some, but for many organizations, it
• This meant that we were unable to continue with our originally planned model for shelter.
• In the current subdivision, and that is my amendment, Mr. Chair. Thank you, Representative Davis.
• Chair, yes, we took the language from the amendment from the current Subdivision 8 in statute if you
• Subdivision 8 applies to state-licensed residential facilities that serve a certain number of people

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• Subdivision 4 is the appropriation.
• is where um or I should say subdivision is where um or I should say subdivision two<00:03:32.480
• Subdivision two outlines the $5 per acre credit.
• The $5 per acre credit reimbursement is under subdivision three.
• <00:41:24.760> three reimbursement is under subdivision three reimbursement is under subdivision

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• How does this affect school districts and political subdivisions?
• It concerns me about our political subdivisions and the growth.
• This joint committee on administrative rules will now come to order. Please call the roll.
• on administrative rules will now come to order. Please call the rule. Senator Schroarer. Here.
• The rules here are part of the Department of Health and Senior Services.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• subdivision goes through. subdivision goes through.
• park model communities in my model or park model communities in my town,<01:20:14.200> but<01
• models are real estate. Okay. models are real estate. Okay. Anything<01:20:26.680> further?
• model unit at my facility in Lineboro. model unit at my facility in Lineboro.
• financial challenges to that model. financial challenges to that model.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• River corridor rules still apply. Stream alteration rules still apply.
• <00:18:04.840> Stream corridor rules still apply. Stream corridor rules still apply.
• alter- alteration rules still apply. alter- alteration rules still apply.
• In subdivision C3 titled remedies on page 2478 of today's calendar, amends language in subdivision A
• <00:31:04.960> of the state or a political subdivision of the state or a political subdivision

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House first passed H.953, an act approving an amendment to the charter of the town of Panton, on third reading by voice vote. It then took up S.325 on regional planning and Act 250 tier jurisdiction, where a Lowell member offered an amendment to redefine conserved land for purposes of the conserved land inventory and Vermont’s conservation goals. The Speaker ruled that amendment not germane, and the House sustained that ruling. A separate Williamstown amendment to expand interim housing exemptions was then debated; supporters said it would help housing growth in already developed areas, including rural towns, while opponents from the Environment Committee and Ways and Means said it remained unfavorable and could affect towns that rely on Act 250 review. The House rejected that amendment by voice vote. A Barre City member then offered a wetlands amendment to limit Class 2 wetland buffers in targeted housing areas, arguing it would support housing in designated growth areas while still protecting most wetlands; after discussion, the member withdrew the amendment. The House then passed S.325 in concurrence with proposal of amendment by voice vote. The House next postponed action on S.208, relating to standards for law enforcement identification, for two legislative days. It then considered S.209, prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations. The Judiciary Committee explained that the bill expands existing civil-arrest protections beyond court proceedings to include schools, government buildings, DMV offices, libraries, polling places, social service sites, places of worship, camps, and health care facilities, while preserving exceptions for judicial warrants, court orders, contempt, and court security. The committee also described changes to remedies and definitions, including exclusions for temporary custody during a mental health crisis. Testimony cited included representatives from medical, immigrant justice, legal, library, municipal, faith, education, and civil rights groups; the bill was reported favorably by Judiciary on a 6-5 vote. A Bennington member offered an amendment to S.209 that would remove the governor’s statutory exemption to authorize 287(g) agreements, arguing such agreements can undermine due process, public safety, and trust in law enforcement. The Judiciary Committee had already found the amendment not germane, and the member withdrew it. Debate then continued on the committee-recommended bill, with a Sheldon member speaking from a law-enforcement perspective to argue Vermont already does not conduct civil immigration arrests and warning the bill could create confusion and liability for officers. The transcript ends during that discussion, before final action on S.209 is shown.

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• The park's business model emphasizes three key areas.
• The park's business model emphasizes three key areas.
• The park's business model emphasizes three key areas.
• But will this business model work? And the answer we believe is yes.
• There's all kinds of models can be out there.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 2265, which would provide the Fargo National Cemetery with up to a $3 million line of credit to help fund improvements such as indoor bathrooms, parking, a family gathering area, an office, a hearse garage, and a veterans gallery. Supporters said the cemetery has expanded rapidly since 2019, has already conducted about 1,000 burials, and needs better facilities for families and the Honor Guard; they also said the project would be subject to federal VA approval and, once completed, would be taken over by the VA. Members raised questions about the project’s cost, timing, funding sources, whether the bill should be a grant instead of a line of credit, and whether a chapel should be specifically included. No vote was taken on SB 2265 during the excerpt. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2230, which would have the Secretary of State mail active voters a guide on ballot measures at least 45 days before an election, with objective summaries, fiscal impacts, and arguments for and against each measure. Secretary of State Michael Howe said the office already receives many questions about ballot measures and would post the same information online and at polling places, while emphasizing the need to keep the material objective and consistent with election-law restrictions. Members generally supported the idea as a voter-education tool, and the committee adopted a due pass motion on SB 2230 by a 19-0 vote. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2256, which would provide one-time state support for the NDSU Research and Technology Park in Fargo to expand its role in commercialization, robotics, precision agriculture, and defense-related technology. Park CEO Brenda Weiland explained that the park is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit spun out of NDSU, governed by a board with both university and industry representation, and that the new model is intended to bridge the gap between research and market-ready products without competing directly with private industry. Members asked about ownership, intellectual property, the planned partnership with Carnegie Mellon’s robotics center, and how the park would use the funding; the discussion focused on contracts, licensing, and the park’s intent to build technical capacity and attract companies. The excerpt ends before any vote on SB 2256.

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• The legal representation subdivision 1.
• Finally, the venue provisions in section 3, subdivision 4.
• We use Minnesota Statutes 68.031, subdivision 42, as our specific model here.
• We use Minnesota Statutes 68.031, subdivision 42, as our specific model here.
• Commissioners or NIC created this model Commissioners or NIC created this model legislation<00:31:23.360

Bills: HF2354, HF1672, HF2389, HF2870, HF2743, HF1918, HF2551, HF1671

Keywords: medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, medical cannabis, medical marijuana, cannabis, cannabinoids, hemp, marijuana registry, patient registry, visiting patient, Tribal cannabis, Tribal medical cannabis program, Tribal sovereignty, Office of Cannabis Management, designated caregiver, home cultivation, adult-use cannabis

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• How would the law work with the rules of the FDA? Page 10 has rules on labeling.
• These rules conflict at all with FDA rules?
• Including Rules 402 and 403.
• So, Representative Oliverson, our current county setback rules are in the subdivision rules.
• This provision would allow for condo subdivisions without calling it a subdivision.

Bills: SB6, SB30, SB13, SB2878, SB2501, SB66, SB268, SB331, SB618, SB414, SB1394, SB2425, SB898, SB993, SB442, SB735, SB784, SB2538, SB1919, SB1013, SB2215, SB2322, SB626, SB570, SB747, SB2183, SB673, SB1015, SB1447, SB1370, SB1784, SB1897, SB2873, SB2891, SB2933, SB2540, SB2681, SB2695, SB1965, SB2203, SB872, SB875, SB1030, SB1277, SB1730, SB1681, SB1152, SB2969, SB2747, SB2705, SB2541, SB1708, SB2080, SB2721, SB1986, SB2392, SB2539, SB2857, SB2799, SB2785, SB2782, SB1531, SB1927, SB1263, SB1098, SB835, SB3070, SB22, SJR27, SB25, SB7, SB552, SB1612, SJR87, SJR1, SB6, SB30, SB13, SB2878, SB57, SB127, SB293, SB441, SB3059, SB512, SB241, SB1718, SB140, SB2055, SB2075, SB2018, SB1534, SB1567, SB785, SB1233, SB1580, SB1663, SB413, SB447, SB519, SB467, SB1579, SB1191, SB1021, SB1838, SB2807, SB2835, SB546, SB2121, SB2167, SB2035, SB2024, SB1032, SB1049, SB1266, SB1400, SB1302, SB401, SB1596, SB1281, SB1242, SB1343, SB310, SB1346, SB2753, SB2703, SB2221, SB1719, SB2177, SB800, SB790, SB748, SB571, SB1957, SB1923, SB1896, SB1760, SB1335, SB2368, SB2477, SB2587, SB2972, SB2986, SB2965, SB1563, SB1467, SB1164, SB1137, SB614, SB705, SB961, SB918, SB955, SB869, SB850, SB863, SB1610, SB1055, SB2206, SB457, SB2337, SB1362, SB926, SB1494, SB251, SB456, SB500, SB1307, SB2615, SB2995, SB2321, SB973, SB974, SB865, SB506, SB781, SB1522, SB1558, SB510, SB667, SB763, SB2073, SB1858, SB1660, SB505, SB2900, SB1433, SB1540, SB1964, SB1300, SB1644, SB2217, SB2373, SB2431, SB1758, SB2480, SB3039, SB3047, SB3073, SB2920, SB2781, SB826, SB766, SB2460, SB527, SB1946, SB2885, SB1243, SB2610, SB2595, SB857, SB2501, SB66, SB268, SB331, SB618, SB414, SB1394, SB2425, SB898, SB993, SB442, SB735, SB784, SB2538, SB1919, SB1013, SB2215, SB2322, SB626, SB570, SB747, SB2183, SB673, SB1015, SB1447, SB1370, SB1784, SB1897, SB2873, SB2891, SB2933, SB2540, SB2681, SB2695, SB1965, SB2203, SB872, SB875, SB1030, SB1277, SB1730, SB1681, SB1152, SB2969, SB2747, SB2705, SB2541, SB1708, SB2080, SB2721, SB1986, SB2392, SB2539, SB2857, SB2799, SB2785, SB2782, SB1531, SB1927, SB1263, SB1098, SCR9, HB5560, HB762, HB 107, HB 114, HB138, HB4386, HB2495, HB581, HB3348, HB5323, HB1584, HB4341, HB6, HB171, HB143, HB449, HB3486, HB4263, HB5246, HB2, HB2011, SB17, SB21

Keywords: electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school libraries, library advisory councils, parental rights, library materials, educational content, challenging materials, judicial branch, court security, expunction, pretrial intervention, youth diversion, record retention

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• Details of that advisory commission are also in that subdivision.
• Members are eligible for per diem as laid out by the rules of their body.
• Subdivision two requires the OIG be operational by September 1, 2026.
• Subdivision five requires the commissioner of administration to provide office space for the OIG.
• <01:41:06.360> and following their own policy rules and following their own policy rules and

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In addition to these model rules, there are also technical changes around franchise registration and
• all<00:32:01.000> developed These model acts were all developed These model acts were all
• <00:32:12.440> rules,<00:32:12.880> there In addition to these model rules, there In
• addition to these model rules, there are<00:32:13.120> also<00:32:13.400> technical<00
• This crowdfunding rule was adopted in This crowdfunding rule was adopted in 2016<00:33:29.240> and

Bills: HF1606, HF3733, HF743, HF2627, HF4071

Keywords: nudification technology, image rights, privacy protection, sexual exploitation, cybersecurity, recreational camping, utility fees, electricity charges, consumer protection, energy policy, health insurance, insulin, step therapy, diabetes, patient care, prescription drugs, pet shops, animal welfare, dog sales, cat sales

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• There are two subdivisions.
• Subdivision two directs that the Department of Education is to encourage re-enrollment and, in fact,
• there's two subdivisions so the first<00:15:37.560> subdivision<00:15:38.040> one<00:15
• Students can model rising tuition fees or look at infectious disease rates.
• <01:34:39.880> the abstract basis students can model the abstract basis students can model

Keywords: 1187, senate, all