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• DEI has no play in procedures for have.
• So therefore, do you think the commission should be removed?
• opportunity to return to that rather than removing the commission altogether?
• Um I think the commission altogether.
• </c><02:43:56.000><c> that</c> grievance council um commission that grievance council um commission that

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee opened hearings on SB 69, including a germane amendment on school board votes to accept or reject gifts and donations, and a non-germane amendment creating a virtual early childhood readiness family engagement program for preschool children not yet in kindergarten. Prime sponsor Rep. Glenn Cordelli said the literacy program was modeled on earlier HB 671, would be funded through gifts and donations rather than state appropriations, and would include reporting requirements to the governor and legislature. Members questioned changes from the earlier bill, including the move away from center-based language, the lack of a dollar threshold for school board action on donations, anonymous gifts, and whether the amendment preserved enough evaluation data. Testimony on the donation provisions raised concerns about broad language, timing, and public-meeting requirements. Rep. Timothy Han and Becky Wilson of the New Hampshire School Boards Association both noted that school districts already have policies and asked how the bill would work for routine donations, anonymous gifts, and situations that might require non-public discussion under right-to-know law. Wilson cited examples such as field-trip scholarships, backpack drives, and sports uniforms, and said the association was not taking a position but wanted clearer guardrails. Rep. Han said school boards may need to discuss some gifts in non-public session and that the bill should better address those circumstances. On the early literacy amendment, Wilson and others questioned whether the program was sufficiently developed, whether it was appropriate to rely on a primarily online model for very young children, and how it would interact with special education services and IEPs. A representative from Waterford.org, Rob Riley, testified in support, saying the program would be supplementary, adaptive, and family-engagement based, and that Waterford could provide devices and internet access for families who need them. He said the program would work alongside school districts and IEP teams rather than replace existing services. No vote was taken during the hearing; the chair said the committee would later exec the bills and try to get reports in for the calendar.

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• Yet under current statute they must follow the same procedural requirements that are intended for contested
• A father can contest paternity, genetic tests are allowed, and so all of those same procedures would
• A father can contest paternity, genetic tests are allowed, and so all of those same procedures would
• It prevents procedural technicalities from silencing safety concerns. Even case law, Hays v.
• A voice for my daughter and my grandson, who are victims of a system that chooses procedural secrecy

Bills: HB2041, HB2144, HB2239, HB2321, HB2371, HB2594, HB2661, HB2662, HB2793, HB2968, HB2995

Keywords: child neglect, financial resources, behavioral health, Christian Science treatment, parental rights, child support, preborn children, retroactive support, medical expenses, child welfare, child care, grant program, low-income, early learning, infrastructure, economic growth, security freeze, credit reporting, dependent children, parental notification

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• Would the follow-up procedure be okay with your office?
• The one procedural issue that might come up is we would just want it clear that the Attorney General
• law commission be sure there's<00:48:45.000><c> no</c><00:48:45.240><c> conflict</c><00:48:45.839><c
• uh clarifies that the commission uh clarifies that the oversight<00:56:35.039><c> coordinator</c><00
• coordinator from to a commission coordinator from to a four-year four-year four-year term<00:57:03.839

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on SB 284, which would remove the requirement that wiretapping applications to a designated judge be accompanied by a written memorandum from the Department of the Attorney General. The Department of the Attorney General opposed the bill as drafted and instead proposed a new emergency-wiretap procedure allowing county prosecutors to seek immediate judicial authorization in exigent circumstances, followed by AG review and a follow-up application within 48 hours. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s office supported creating an emergency exception, citing a kidnapping case involving a missing material witness and the need to obtain live phone location data quickly, but asked that the AG be required to respond clearly within the follow-up period. The AG said the current wiretap process often arrives incomplete and noted a prior Honolulu application that was returned for more information and then abandoned. The committee also heard public testimony, including one speaker in support and another in opposition, and discussed whether the proposed emergency process should include imminent danger findings and what happens if the follow-up application is not approved. No vote or final action was taken in the transcript. The committee then took up SB 295, which increases penalties for violating temporary restraining orders and orders for protection and makes related changes. The Deputy Public Defender opposed the bill’s higher penalties, arguing that not all restraining-order cases involve domestic violence and that the measure could affect family disputes, property conflicts, custody battles, and other non-domestic situations. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney supported the bill, saying it would create a more uniform and efficient charging framework and that violations of court orders can be serious even when the conduct appears minor in isolation. Domestic violence advocates also supported the measure, emphasizing the need for meaningful enforcement and deterrence; one witness cited statewide data showing thousands of TRO petitions but relatively few convictions and fines. A representative from the Domestic Violence Action Center supported the bill but requested amendments to reduce unintended consequences for survivors. During discussion, the committee focused on the proposed minimum sentence, with the Domestic Violence Action Center recommending reducing it from 15 days to 5 days. The witness explained that longer minimums can create hardships such as job loss, housing instability, and child care problems, while still allowing time for survivors to access shelter and services. The committee chair indicated support for amending the bill to reflect that recommendation. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney also clarified that the bill is intended to address violations of already-issued protective orders after judicial review, not the initial issuance of restraining orders, and said the office supports eliminating the distinction between domestic and non-domestic protective-order violations because charging decisions are often made under time pressure. Multiple individuals and organizations signed up in support, and one witness testified in opposition. No vote or final committee action was announced in the transcript.

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• I've said this before as the chair of the Cybersecurity Commission, a member of the governor's Technical
• To my, uh, co-chair, Chair Nash, I have followed the same procedure I have always followed about accepting
• .<01:41:03.880><c> It</c><01:41:03.960><c> is</c><01:41:04.080><c> unfortunate</c> procedure.
• It is unfortunate procedure.
• </c><01:42:10.520><c> I</c> I have followed the same procedure I I have followed the same procedure I

Bills: HF1338

Keywords: Inspector General, Office of the Inspector General, state oversight, government accountability, fraud, waste, abuse, audit, investigation, subpoena, whistleblower, public integrity, transparency, state agencies, executive branch, public funds, taxpayer funds, law enforcement oversight, public safety programs, advisory council

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• And then the other funding is for the California Student Aid Commission, which will be heard in Subcommittee
• It does identify the California Student Aid Commission as the authorizing entity that will be responsible
• This statutory change would allow departments to use DGS-established, tested procedures until such time
• She said the bill calls for an appropriation this year to establish a commission of experts to outline
• She said the commission is supposed to deliver a report to the Legislature by January 1, 2027, and urged

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Unfortunately, on March 18, 2025, this particular farmer's employee did not follow basic safety procedures
• Unfortunately, on March 18th, 2025, this particular former's employee did not follow basic safety procedures
• All we're doing is trying to move the Petroleum Commission over from the Department of Safety over to
• This is the market development fund from the LP Gas Commission.
• So that commission will continue to apply the assessment to the industry for the marketing.

Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on March 16 and first disposed of several local bills without controversy. House Bills 590, 679, and 873 were voluntarily deferred. HB 503, allowing certain utility terrain vehicles and golf carts in Golden Meadow, was amended and reported. HB 720, clarifying tacit dedication and public access to waterways and related access points, was reported favorably. HB 856, expanding indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracting authority for DOTD and the Office of Louisiana Highway Construction, was amended and reported. HB 487, increasing penalties for drivers who run red lights by using shoulders or turn lanes to pass stopped traffic, was amended and reported. HB 846, prohibiting obscured or covered license plates, was reported favorably. HB 733 and HB 875, both dealing with OMV reinstatement fees and lapses of insurance, were reported with amendments after discussion of audit findings and fee timing. HB 707, moving liquefied petroleum gas commission functions to Agriculture, was amended and reported. HB 693, creating legislator district signs, was amended and then voluntarily deferred. HB 777, requiring a driver's license renewal knowledge exam, was amended and voluntarily deferred for further work with the department. HB 746, concerning oversized trucking permits issued by local governments, was introduced but not advanced, with the author signaling a desire to work on the issue further rather than force a vote. Several bills drew extended debate over safety, enforcement, and government overreach. HB 309, which would have penalized pedestrians for looking at cell phones while crossing crosswalks, was amended from a criminal offense to a $25 civil fine but then voluntarily deferred after members raised concerns about enforceability, tourism, free will, and whether the bill targeted the right party. HB 695, requiring permits and QR-code documentation for consensual non-commercial towing of multiple connected vehicles, was heavily questioned over how it would work in practice, whether it applied to single or multiple vehicles, and how out-of-state travelers would know about the requirement; the committee asked the author to work with OMV and State Police and voluntarily returned the bill to the calendar. HB 868, removing the farm exemption from trailer safety-chain and attachment requirements after a fatal accident involving a trailer separation, was amended and reported despite concerns from members and the Agriculture Commissioner about impacts on older farm equipment and the need to preserve flexibility for agricultural operations. The committee also heard testimony from law enforcement, the auditor’s office, the Department of Transportation and Development, the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, and industry groups. Chiefs of police supported the red-light and license-plate bills as common-sense public safety measures, while the Legislative Auditor explained that the OMV fee bills were intended to align Louisiana’s reinstatement fees and grace periods more closely with other states and with audit recommendations. DOTD and the secretary supported the procurement bill as a tool to speed construction and maintenance work. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain supported the propane commission bill and urged caution on the farm trailer safety bill so that older and specialized equipment would not be unintentionally burdened.

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• currently scattered throughout individual practice acts and consolidates them into a single uniform procedure
• This is a procedural consolidation only, trading roughly 100 duplicative statutes into a single, consistent
• contractors when they are not, under the Department of Labor, workers' comp, and the Idaho Tax Commission
• effect that either the employer or this independent contractor must certify with the Industrial Commission
• , This independent contractor must certify with the Industrial Commission or with the Department of Labor

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first introduced a new page and approved minutes from January 27 and 29. It then heard House Bill 703, which would consolidate numerous DOPL disciplinary provisions into a single procedural framework in Title 67 without changing substantive licensing standards. The sponsor and a contractor group testified in support, and the committee voted to send HB 703 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. The bulk of the meeting focused on House Bill 704, a universal E-Verify mandate for employers. Sponsors Jordan Redman and Jaron Crane argued it would protect Idaho workers, create a level playing field, align with federal law, and be easy and free to use. Supporters, including business advocates, legal immigrants, and law-enforcement voices, said it would improve enforcement and fairness. Opponents, including the Idaho Dairymen’s Association and several citizens, warned of labor shortages, economic harm, administrative burden, privacy concerns, and problems with errors in the E-Verify system. Committee members also raised questions about biometric identifiers, whether the bill would apply to service contractors or household help, and whether the implementation date should be delayed. After debate, the committee first voted down a substitute motion to send HB 704 to general orders, 11-7. It then approved the original motion and sent HB 704 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation by a vote of 16-2. The committee then began hearing House Bill 700, which would add criminal penalties for knowingly hiring unauthorized workers while providing a defense for employers who use E-Verify in good faith. The sponsor and several supporters said it would strengthen enforcement and deter illegal hiring, while opponents argued it duplicated federal law and could create errors and burdens; the transcript cuts off before the committee’s final action on HB 700.

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• So currently, only the North Dakota Department of Transportation, State Water Commission, Adjutant General
• So the plan is that we'll come back to Legislative Procedure Arrangements at their next meeting.
• So I think we'll go back to Legislative Procedure Arrangements with that continued ask to add those positions
• Perhaps when they present the report to Legislative Arrangements and Procedures, we should be invited
• Well, they're not presented to Legislative Procedure and Arrangements, I don't think, right?

Summary: The task force approved the March 25, 2026 minutes as amended, striking language about contracting with a security vendor. Members then reviewed a draft bill on concessions procurement (LC 27.0161), which would raise the competitive solicitation threshold from $25,000 to $50,000, allow requests for proposals in addition to bids, update language for vending and merchandising machines, and clarify where concession proceeds are deposited. OMB explained the bill and said it was open to further changes, including language to address artificial fragmentation, clarify which government entities are covered, and possibly set contract-length limits. Members raised questions about whether the bill would apply to school districts, park districts, airports, and other political subdivisions, and about whether concession agreements could direct proceeds to nonprofits or other secondary recipients; OMB said the statute is intended to require proceeds to go to the government entity’s operating fund or general fund. OMB also reported on other survey suggestions. It said a proposed general authority for agencies to create pre-qualified architect/engineering vendor pools would not move forward, because the existing authority is best limited to high-volume agencies. On legal notices, OMB said it had made progress with the North Dakota Newspaper Association on modernizing online notices, improving ADA compliance, and discussing rate and definition changes. On click-through agreements, OMB and the Attorney General’s office concluded no statutory change was needed after revising internal guidance; the $20,000 threshold was described as a practical cutoff for adhesive, nonnegotiable software terms. OMB also said issues raised by the Center for Distance Education on alternate procurements and food/beverage expenditures had been resolved through policy clarification. The University System gave a brief update on its collaboration with OMB and said it was continuing to review concessions, surplus property, and capital project statutes with all institutions involved. The task force then discussed a draft bill on requirements for new or expanded spending, intended to require agencies to identify program purpose, needs, alternatives, success measures, and budget details, and to report on outcomes over time. Members and staff debated whether OMB or Legislative Council should collect and report the information, how much should be real-time versus periodic, and whether the bill should include full implementation costs for pilot programs. Legislative Council staff said the new program evaluation division is still being built out, that staffing remains limited, and that the office plans to continue working with OMB and the executive branch to refine the proposal before the next meeting. No final action was taken on the draft bills beyond directing further work and follow-up for the next meeting.

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• Going back to our opening procedures.
• Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized for your procedural motions. Mr.
• I rise today to present AB 711, a small but meaningful update to our civil procedure laws that promotes
• Assembly Bill 358 by Assemblymember Alvarez and others, an act relating to criminal procedure.
• We have a problem in this state with a number of out-of-control state bureaucracies and commissions like

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• protect the privacy of patients undergoing a medical or psychological evaluation, treatment, or procedure
• I suspect most of the time when an agency has body cams, those procedures are going to be meet and confer
• Lights, rent, commissions paid to agents, et cetera, will not cover it.
• Lights rents, commissions paid to agents, et cetera, will not cover it.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So, on top of what Josh said, you know, the procedural portions of the board and how decisions are made
• On top of what Josh said, you know, the procedural portions of the board and how decisions are made is
• A couple things to note in the Green Report, which was, I believe, commissioned in 2023, because we had
• the tools to mitigate those costs, despite the fact that in the legislature's report, which was commissioned

Bills: SB5919, SB5816, SJM8015, HB2737

Keywords: fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, federal response, wildfire protection, community safety, infrastructure, natural resources, commercial shellfish, shellfish fees, Department of Health, biotoxin testing, export certificate

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• So on top of what Josh said, you know, the procedural portions of the board and how decisions are made
• On top of what Josh said, you know, the procedural portions of the board and how decisions are made is
• A couple things to note in the Green Report, which was, I believe, commissioned in 2023, because we had
• the tools to mitigate those costs, despite the fact that in the Legislature’s report, which was commissioned

Summary: The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee heard several Senate bills and a joint memorial, with the chair moving items around to accommodate prime sponsors and public testimony. SB 5838 would add two tribal representatives to the Board of Natural Resources, one from each side of the Cascades, and broaden the nomination pool to include tribes with treaty-ceded lands in Washington. The sponsor and tribal and agency witnesses said the bill would add tribal knowledge and stewardship expertise without changing government-to-government consultation. County and industry witnesses raised concerns about fiduciary duties to trust beneficiaries, the lack of stakeholder consultation, and the effect of expanding the board from one to two tribal seats. Public testimony was mixed, and the committee recorded strong support and opposition on the bill. SB 5816 would add juice grapes to the state Agricultural Marketing and Fair Practices Act, allowing juice grape producers to use the same marketing and negotiation framework already available to pears, sweet corn, and potatoes. The sponsor said the bill would help juice grape growers facing unfair pricing pressure from processors. The committee took limited public testimony and recorded support and opposition before closing the hearing. SJM 8015 urged Congress to ensure federal wildfire response entities remain capable of protecting communities, infrastructure, watersheds, and firefighter health and safety during federal consolidation of wildfire programs. Testimony from environmental groups, forest industry, and union representatives broadly supported the memorial and emphasized rising wildfire risk, smoke impacts, and the need for strong interagency response capacity. The committee also heard HB 2737, which would cap certain shellfish regulatory fees, exempt the shellfish program from full fee recovery, and apply the caps retroactively. The sponsor and shellfish growers said the Department of Health’s fee increases would be unsustainable for small family farms and processors, while DOH explained it was following a full cost-recovery model unless the Legislature provides general fund support. Witnesses described large projected fee increases and potential business closures, and DOH said it had reopened rulemaking to consider smaller operators. Because the bill was heard after cutoff, the chair noted it could not advance, but the committee still took testimony and discussed possible amendments and follow-up information before adjourning.

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• active-duty military personnel, and their families, according to data collected by the Federal Trade Commission
• active duty military personnel and their families, according to data collected by the Federal Trade Commission
• Community researchers have monitored these areas and have found that monitoring procedures are currently
• Community researchers have monitored these areas and have found that monitoring procedures are currently

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• We were established in 1965 as the Arizona Civil Rights Commission.
• We were established in 1965 as the Arizona Civil Rights Commission, and we were renamed in 1972 as the
• The board's mission is to create procedural rules for the division, to survey the public... ...mission
• is to create procedural rules for the division, to survey the public about the existence of discrimination

Bills: HB2043, HB2044, HB2108, HB2131, HB2132

Keywords: felony murder, unborn child, homicide, Arizona Revised Statutes, life imprisonment, death penalty, abandonment, concealment, dead body, class 5 felony, criminal offense, unlawful flight, eluding police, fleeing law enforcement, police pursuit, vehicle pursuit, reckless endangerment, felony enhancement, class 4 felony, class 2 felony

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• So it deals with the Alabama Administrative Procedures Act and would give— Procedures Act and would give
• The US Sentencing Commission estimates that it's about a 64% reoffense rate if you're a violent offender
• Um, I think in closing, you know, no board, commission, or judge is going to be perfect.

Bills: HB202, HB42, HB146, HB492, HB285, HB7, HB454, HB42, HB7

Keywords: law enforcement, immunity, civil liability, use of force, recruitment, bail reform, cash deposit, judicial discretion, criminal justice, Alabama law, youthful offender, capital murder, public safety, victims' rights, juvenile offenders, delinquent acts, juvenile court, nonfelony offenses, water safety offenses, illegal immigration

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• So the excess procedure, plus the debt service that's paid that year, what's left over, has gone from
• tolls not counting their primary, you know, roughly 800-some-odd-million-dollar normal operating procedures
• We can do it as a commission.
• But my question is, So, systematically, the decision made by the commission—yeah, I get it.

Bills: SB39, SB2129, SB2141, SB2246, SB2323, SB2439, SB2722, SB 39

Keywords: commercial motor vehicle, truck liability, motor carrier, trucking, civil liability, respondeat superior, negligent entrustment, negligent maintenance, negligent loading, negligent repair, bifurcated trial, exemplary damages, punitive damages, personal injury, collision, employer liability, vicarious liability, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Texas tort reform, commercial truck accident

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• seeks to strengthen private property rights by amending amortization and nonconforming land use procedures
• Most boards and commissions in cities are are recommendation council to council committee to council
• You've got to go to state district court for a different, uh, opinion, very powerful board and commission
• property, and I, I believe strongly that again, the city can just buy the property through the usual procedures

Bills: HB24

Keywords: groundwater, conservation, water permits, sustainability, resource management

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• It would allow TEA to commission peace officers for school safety purposes.
• Our officers are licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
• By allowing the Texas Education Agency to commission peace officers, the bill helps districts, especially
• In partnership with the Health and Human Services Commission, HHSC, and the Texas Workforce Commission
• and the Texas Workforce Commission to develop and implement a strategic plan aimed at improving early

Bills: HB126, HB121

Keywords: election laws, attorney general, prosecution, criminal offenses, voting integrity, education, property values, school districts, comptroller, funding formula

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 met to hear testimony on a full agenda of education-related bills. Several measures were laid out and left pending, including HB 322 to allow JET Grant funds to be used for subscription-based and ongoing technology costs for career and technical education; HB 3062 to require fentanyl and drug-poisoning prevention instruction for entering college students; HB 121 to update school safety laws, including TEA peace officer commissions, annual renewal of certain safety exceptions, new reporting requirements, and special education behavior threat assessment changes; HB 3627 to let the State Board of Education chair employ staff; HB 5515 to curb inflated shipping and handling charges on instructional materials; HB 2674 to prohibit new state regulation of homeschool programs; HB 2310 to require a statewide strategic plan for early learning and inclusion for young children with disabilities; HB 367 to standardize documentation for excused absences due to serious illness; HB 1178 to speed certification for out-of-state educators and military spouses; and HB 1481 to expand cell phone restrictions to the full school day. Testimony was generally supportive on most bills, with some concerns raised on HB 121 about school district police departments investigating misconduct and on HB 2674 about how it would interact with the new ESA program in SB 2. HB 5515 drew support from instructional materials coordinators who described extreme shipping invoices and argued the bill would restore transparency and fiscal responsibility. HB 2310 was supported by disability advocates and early learning groups, who said a coordinated state plan would improve access and inclusion for children with disabilities. HB 367 was presented as a simple clarification to reduce confusion for medically vulnerable students and families, and HB 1178 was described by TEA as a modest pathway that would help bring experienced out-of-state teachers into Texas schools more quickly. HB 126, updating Texas’ NIL law to align with the pending House settlement and allow direct payments and pre-enrollment NIL agreements, received extensive testimony from university counsel and committee questioning about the settlement, recruiting, and future college athletics rules. HB 1481, expanding school cell phone restrictions from instructional time to the entire school day, drew strong support from parents, students, educators, and advocates who linked phones to distraction, cyberbullying, and mental health harms; one teacher asked for flexibility so phones could still be used for limited academic tasks. No bills were voted out; each measure heard was left pending subject to the call of the chair, and the committee then recessed to attend the floor session.

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• At a recent Children's Commission meeting in October, it was brought to everyone's attention that the
• I was at the Children's Commission meeting that I referred to.
• That needs to be tabled in committee with the Texas Supreme Court Children's Commission on standards
• I actually sit on the legal representation committee of the Children's Commission that facilitated this
• I actually did sit on the workforce with the Texas Indigent Defense Commission in helping to draft this

Bills: HCR10, HB1814, HB2160, HB2353, HB2643, HB2971, HB3282, HB3382, HB3996, HB4507, HB4509, HB4805, HB5551, HB1863, HCR10

Keywords: family abduction, child safety, custodial rights, parental kidnapping, awareness day, marriage license, informal marriage, family code, identity verification, child support, family law, child custody, court interview, parent-child relationship, child welfare, attorney ad litem, compensation, legal representation, government entity, HB 2643

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• all, the bill as it's written today. provides a recommendation for 75 megawatts, but allows the Commission
• As I watched the agency that I once led, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, grapple with the..
• Our company and others have been working with utilities and the commission over the past four years to
• We're asking just to put a time clock on these important projects at the Commission, too.
• This is from the Workforce Commission, HHSC, OIG. I don't think we need you all. Thank you all.

Bills: SB 6, SB6, SB504, SB765, SB815, SB929

Keywords: hemp, consumable hemp, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, cannabidiol, CBG, cannabigerol, delta-8, delta-9, intoxicating hemp, hemp gummies, hemp vape, edibles, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, retailer registration, product registration, QR code labeling, child-resistant packaging, minor access