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• HR HR HR HRA<00:01:38.240> staff<00:01:38.640> work<00:01:38.960> directly<00:01
• HR employees supports Protecting HR employees supports workforce<00:02:21.120> stability,<00:
• <00:02:36.239> 609.2231 HR HR employees and statute 609.2231 HR HR employees and statute 609.2231
• an employee or agent of an HR occurs. an employee or agent of an HR occurs.
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Bills: HF4141, HF3951

Keywords: housing authority, criminal penalty, assault, public safety, redevelopment, submetered utility service, tenant rights, digital payment, eviction protection, housing policy, 1183, house

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• HR number 501 by McQueen.
• by simmons ford hr HR-446 and HR-482, HR-443 by Oliverson, HR-446 by Oliverson, HR-445 by Bojani, HR
• -447 by Davis of Dallas, HR-449.
• HR-459 by Leach, HR-450 by Thompson, HR-451 by Reynolds.
• 435 hr 478 hr 479 hr 454 by ward and hr 455 by warden hr 457 by manual the following resolutions by

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• jurisdictions that have used this, um, in their schools, they see jumps in their proficiency rates, 5%
• jurisdictions that have used this, um, in their schools, they see jumps in their proficiency rates, 5%
• 00:27:54.559> 7%,<00:27:55.679> 12%<00:27:56.559> increases proficiency rates, 5%
• , 7%, 12% increases proficiency rates, 5%, 7%, 12% increases in<00:27:57.200> their<00:27:57.520
• Again, the ethics commission, the standard for conflict of interest under the code of ethics in HRS Chapter

Bills: HB2117, HB2155, HB1832, HB1601, HB2297, HB2397, HB1893, HB2533, HB1890, HB2004, HB1810, HB2323, HB1691, HB1671, HB2619, HB1481, HB2314, HB2319, HB2214, HB2488, HB2009, HB2007, HB1964, HB2218, HB1535, HB1977, HB2054, HB2046, HB146, HB2094, HB2181, HB2515, HB2444, HB2385, HB1724, HB1733, HB2416, HB2001, HB1603, HB1753, HB2140, HB1962, HB1963, HB2096, HB1959, HB1960, HB2293, HB2288, HB1752, HB1573, HB469, HB2091, HB1851, HB1688, HB1696, HB2417, HB2375, HB2333, HB2152, HB1881, HB2395, HB1721, HB1921, HB1730, HB1697, HB1824, HB2282, HB2078, HB2321, HB2279, HB1522, HB2097, HB2433, HB2106, HB2274, HB2452, HB1764, HB2438, HB1860, HB2604, HB2118, HB2017, HB2216, HB1934, HB2454, HB2427, HB2207, HB1840, HB1644, HB1645, HB1946, HB1648, HB2324, HB1509, HB1514, HB1515, HB2164, HB2165, HB2283, HB2386

Keywords: arts education, data mapping, task force, creative economy, cultural preservation, workforce development, geographic information systems, agriculture, data collection, statistical program, sustainable practices, Hawaii, aquaculture, biosecurity, food security, sustainable seafood, regulatory framework, interagency coordination, environmental stewardship, invasive species

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• The everything in HR 139 back in 2018.
• of just as a little piece of HR 101. of just as a little piece of HR 101.
• a that's under uh chapter 89, right? a that's under uh chapter 89, right?
• > with<00:20:40.880> included then chapter 89 deals with included then chapter 89 deals
• HRS section 88-99. HRS section 88-99.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing of the Senate Committees on Labor and Technology and Public Safety and Military Affairs considered three bills. SB 2141 would reclassify certain Department of Law Enforcement leadership and employees as Class A members for retirement purposes and adjust retirement benefit calculations. DLE supported the bill, saying it would address retirement classification without enhancing benefits, while the Employees’ Retirement System said it had no formal board position but wanted key provisions preserved. The Deputy Attorney General raised a potential title/subject issue and warned the bill could be vulnerable to challenge because the reclassification, contribution changes, and benefit calculations are in separate statutory sections. After questions about the number of affected employees and possible amendments, the committees deferred the bill. SB 2593 would exempt certain Law Enforcement Standards Board positions from civil service and collective bargaining. The board’s administrator said the positions would handle sensitive and confidential information and require specialized experience, and the board chair’s representative said the bill was important to meet certification deadlines. Opposition testimony from HGA argued exempt employees are at-will and suggested civil service protections should remain, with any staffing issues handled through reclassification or other personnel tools. Committee members questioned whether the positions could instead be civil service but excluded from bargaining, and staff explained the distinction between civil service exemption and collective bargaining exclusion. The committees ultimately recommended passing SB 2593 with amendments, including a deferred effective date of January 1, 2077, and the recommendation was adopted. SB 2824 would create a bribery-related reporting duty for public servants. Supporters, including Indivisible Hawaii, said it would establish a clear duty to report known or suspected bribery and strengthen public trust. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the bill, saying it would criminalize an affirmative duty to report another person’s misconduct. After limited discussion, both committees voted to pass SB 2824 with amendments, including a deferred effective date of July 1, 2050, and the recommendation was adopted. The meeting then adjourned.

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• <00:45:59.040> Thank hired with regard to chapter 76.
• points out another conflict with chapter points out another conflict with chapter 89<01:01:29.520
• There is a fundamental look at chapter There is a fundamental look at chapter 89<01:02:10.799> that
• 76 of HRS.
• are not exempt from chapter 76 of HRS. are not exempt from chapter 76 of HRS.

Bills: SB2543, SB2014, SB2115, SB3095, SB3264, SB2114, SB2117, SB2246, SB2519, SB3055, SB3131, SB3144

Keywords: state construction, construction manager, design review, public works, capital improvement, DAGS, Department of Accounting and General Services, DOE, Department of Education, comptroller, pilot program, design review special fund, county permit review, accessibility compliance, Disability and Communication Access Board, state infrastructure, government construction, project oversight, civil service exemption, county agencies

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• Order of business, take up and consider Senate Bill 5. Members, Senate Bill 5 is a critical step.
• The chair lays out on second reading Senate Bill 5.
• Senate Bill 5, the secretary will read the caption.
• I move final passage of Senate Bill 5. Senator Huffman moves final passage. Passes Senate Bill 5.
• It's not like we're just going from Chapter 143 to Chapter 143, right?

Bills: SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB18, SB34, SB6, SB7, SB8, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB 2, SB 3, SB 5, SB 9, SB 10, SB 14, SB 16, SB 18, SB 34, SB 6, SB 7, SB 8, SB 11, SB 12, SB 13, SB 15, SB 17, SB 4, SB1, SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB18, SB34, SB6, SB7, SB8, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB17, SB4

Keywords: flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdegsAOQRQE, 2026-07-02T01:23:17+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 1:00 - HB 2070 HD1 2:15 - HB 2496 HD1 3:20 - HB 2238 HD1 4:30 - HB 1946 HD2 5:00 - HB 2482 HD1 9:55 - HB 1598 HD1 11:50 - HB 1600 HD1 13:00 - HB 1599 HD1 15:43 - HB 2339 HD1 18:30 - HB 2480 HD1 19:15 - HB 2524 HD1 34:30 - HB 1832 HD1 53:30 - HB 2696 HD1 54:00 - HB 1645 HD1 55:06 - DM GVO-LBT 3:20 PM 59:25 - HB 2654 HD1 1:02:02 - DM AEN-GVO 3:30 PM 1:02:50 - HB 2517 HD2 1:04:40 - HB 2738 HD2 1:08:20 - HB 2614 HD1 1:31:55 - DM GVO-EET 3:45 PM Hearing Notices: GVO 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_03-14-24_.PDF GVO-LBT 3:20 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-LBT_03-14-24_.PDF AEN-GVO 3:30 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN-GVO_03-14-24_.PDF GVO-EET 3:45 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-EET_03-14-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GLAtZMuQgc, 2026-07-02T01:23:15+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 0:00 - Start 0:17 - SB2226 2:28 - DM WTL-TCA 3:00 PM 5:00 - DM TCA DEFER 3:01 PM 10:19 - SB2893 13:50 - DM WTL-TCA-GVO 3:02 PM 14:54 - SB2896 18:30 - DM TCA-GVO 3:03 PM 22:03 - SB2178 23:37 - SB3183 26:05 - SB3002 27:05 - SB2738 29:25 - SB2308 29:53 - SB2111 30:35 - SB2855 39:09 - SB367 49:07 - DM TCA 3:05 PM 56:36 - DM TCA DEFER 3:01 PM (continued) 1:01:09 - DM TCA DEFER 3:00 PM Hearing Notices: TCA DEFER 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_02-13-24_DEFER_.PDF WTL-TCA 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL-TCA_02-13-24_.PDF TCA DEFER 3:01 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_02-13-24_DEFER-1_.PDF WTL-TCA-GVO 3:02 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL-TCA-GVO_02-13-24_.PDF TCA-GVO 3:03 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA-GVO_02-13-24_.PDF TCA 3:05 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_02-13-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• Chair lays out as pending business House Bill 5. Chair lays out the following committee substitute.
• Session, the Tax Code section 23.01 states, "Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, all taxable
• However, that goes with a 5% higher margin, right?
• A plan that applies a 5% cap to the resident's homestead has been discussed a lot today.
• The appraisals at 5% go against what the state has mandated as a 10% cap.

Bills: HB329, HB361, HB546, HB1547, HB1745, HB2786, HB3235, HB3370, HB3575, HJR83

Keywords: appraisal, property value, residential real estate, tax code, appraisal review board, property owners, property tax, homeowners, property owner rights, property appraisal, taxation, Texas Tax Code, real estate, ad valorem tax, homestead exemption, market value, condemnation, tax appraisal, open-space land, land use

Bills: HB205, HB464, HB1361, HB2546, HB3229, HB205

Keywords: alternative fueling, grants, environment, public accessibility, transit authorities, scrap tires, tire dumping, illegal dumping, waste tire cleanup, environmental remediation, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, county grants, public education, enforcement, prosecution, right-of-way, coastal waters, inland waters, solid waste

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• So, finally, a $5 per acre credit won’t necessarily pay for those practices upfront, but we do think
• So, finally, a $5 per acre credit won’t necessarily pay for those practices upfront, but we do think
• /c> continued to build so um finally a $5 continued to build so um finally a $5 per<00:46:33.800>
• Jacob said, "I would just say it, $5 is an incentive. It's not going to pay for a practice.
• Representative Jacob said he was given different models — $10, $8, and $5 — and, being conservative,

Bills: HF363, HF2155, HF1524, HF821, HF1677, HF1292

Keywords: HF363, property tax credit, agricultural water quality credit, Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program, clean water fund, class 2a, class 2b, certified acres, conservation incentive, water quality, agricultural property, county assessor, county auditor, Department of Revenue, Department of Agriculture, property tax reimbursement, school district reimbursement, legacy finance, taxes committee, southeastern Minnesota

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• years, so about $15 million per 5-year period.
• years, so about $15 million per 5-year period.
• a year grants, which can be 3 million a year renewable<00:27:59.279> every<00:27:59.600> 5<
• years, so about 15 renewable every 5 years, so about 15 million<00:28:01.039> per<00:28:01.360
• in the Hawaii Revised Statutes chapter in the Hawaii Revised Statutes that<00:41:43.440> and<

Bills: SB2421, SB2690, SB3103, SB3137, SB3164, SB3206, SB2933, SB3133, SB3315

Keywords: cannabis, marijuana, Hawaii Cannabis Law, legalization, decriminalization, adult use, hemp, taxation, social equity, public health, primary care, health insurance, health carrier, insurance commissioner, Med-QUEST, Medicaid managed care, provider reimbursement, downcoding, prior authorization, utilization review

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several health-related bills. HB 1864, which would require health insurance coverage for standard fertility preservation services for people undergoing medically necessary treatment, drew broad support from SHIPA, the Department of Health, HMSA, the Hawaii Association of Health Plans, and others. Testifiers emphasized that fertility preservation is routine coverage on the mainland and important for patients facing infertility from cancer or other treatment; one patient described incurring more than $20,000 in costs. The Insurance Division flagged possible Affordable Care Act issues, a potential conflict in the bill’s language about using patient history to determine limits, and a mismatch with state medical-necessity standards. Committee discussion also focused on whether the bill should apply to all women of childbearing age rather than a narrower age-based category. HB 2305 would require nutrition and metabolic education as part of physicians’ continuing medical education. The Hawaii Medical Board opposed the measure, arguing that CME should remain flexible and tailored to each physician’s specialty and warning that topic-specific mandates can expand over time. The Office of the Governor supported the bill, saying it would help the state’s rural health transformation application and could improve federal funding prospects, though the exact impact was unclear. Members questioned whether nutrition is already covered in medical training and whether the requirement should be limited to primary care physicians; the board said Hawaii currently has no topic-specific CME mandates and that physicians can already choose relevant courses. The committee also heard strong support for HB 1597, which would establish an Alzheimer’s disease research center at the University of Hawaii. Supporters from the university, the Alzheimer’s Association, AARP, and others said the center could attract federal research dollars, expand clinical trials, and help address the state’s high Alzheimer’s-related health costs. HB 2159, which appropriates funds for health care workforce development, also received broad support from the University of Hawaii, health systems, and advocacy groups, with no opposition noted. Finally, HB 2121, which would prohibit the sale and distribution of disposable electronic smoking devices, drew support from the Department of Health, youth advocates, and public health groups citing youth addiction, environmental waste, and fire hazards; the department said a separate bill, HB 1573, would be more comprehensive and better defined for enforcement and penalties. The committee ended with HB 1913, creating a veteran services mental health coordinator position at Tripler Army Medical Center, which was supported by veteran services officials and others who said veterans need better navigation and coordination for behavioral health care.

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• Chapter 211, if I'm going from memory, deals with zoning enforcement. Yes, zoning. Okay.
• It also violates Chapter 211. Chapter 211 is very straightforward.
• There's nothing in Chapter 211, for example, or in Chapter 43 dealing with annexation.
• Law chapter in compliance with constitutional and legislative procedural requirements.
• Five more. 5, 5, 4. The price is right.

Bills: HB148, HB334, HB554, HB762, HB1520, HB1593, HB3526, HB3810, HB5092, SB2215, HB2607, HB148

Keywords: family leave, leave pool, county employee, sick leave, vacation leave, family care, pandemic, guardianship, HB 554, fireworks, Juneteenth, Juneteenth holiday, retail fireworks permit, Texas Occupations Code, Local Government Code, county commissioners court, drought conditions, Texas A&M Forest Service, fire safety, holiday sales

Bills: HB148, HB148, HB334, HB554, HB762, HB1520, HB1593, HB3526, HB3810, HB5092, SB2215, HB2607

Keywords: HB 148, Texas Education Code, Texas Education Agency, TEA, artificial intelligence, AI, machine learning, automated scoring, constructed response, open-ended answers, student assessments, state testing, standardized tests, public schools, education policy, assessment instruments, school accountability, test scoring, 2026-2027 school year, family leave

Bills: HB1325, HB1655, HB3312, HB5526, SB13, SB57, SB207, HB441, HB591, HB5019, SB27, SB843, SB 13, SB 27, SB 57

Keywords: student transfer, public servants, education code, peace officer, servicemember, judicial officer, school security, volunteer program, retired law enforcement, veterans, public safety, school safety, criminal background check, school libraries, library advisory councils, parental rights, library materials, educational content, challenging materials, emergency operations plan

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• HR services is another service.
• Many of them, the principal is also their... ...HR person.
• And so when you have an HR call, do you want to call TASB when you're paying $350?
• And yet they have no problem paying the top 13 executives at TASB just over $5 million in salaries and
• So I would have just asked Arthur to either cross-reference the Government Code Chapter 552 or specify

Bills: SB 13, SB 27, SB 57, HB1325, HB1655, HB3312, HB5526, SB13, SB57, SB207, HB441, HB591, HB5019, SB27, SB843

Keywords: lobbying, public funds, political subdivision, local government, county association, municipal lobbying, registered lobbyist, Texas Legislature, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, government finance, county dues, state association of counties, sheriffs association, law enforcement officers, legislative advocacy, bill tracking, legislative alerts, Government Code Chapter 556

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• House Bill 5169 addresses challenges tied to the use of Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreements,
• A new Chapter 380 agreement with another city that rebated 75% of the sales tax.
• I'm sorry, so what's happening is Kirby would create a Chapter 380 agreement with the retailer that's
• I'm here today to share with you an example of when a tool designed for good, Chapter 380 agreements,
• This is not how Texas Chapter 380 Agreements were meant to operate.

Bills: HB 105, HB982, HB1483, HB1508, HB2575, HB3646, HB3993, HB4083, HB4580, HB4725, HB5169, HB5511, HJR73, HJR102, HJR174, HB3746, HB4240

Keywords: economic development, job creation, energy, tax incentives, technology investment, ad valorem taxes, elderly, disabled, low-income, tax limitation, homesteads, Texas Tax Code, property tax, ad valorem tax, tax exemption, residential real property, home improvement, energy efficiency, energy-efficient upgrades, HVAC

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• Freestanding Psychiatric Hospitals licensed under Chapter 576.7 of the Health and Safety Code provide
• such as nursing homes, assisted living centers, and home health agencies are already required under Chapters
• Chapter 250 and Chapter 253 of the Health and Safety Code already applied to a number of different healthcare

Bills: HB 44, HB 2200, HB 1612, HB 2747, HB 2038, HB 3717, HB 1431, HB 3800, HB 3801, HB 3560, HB 3246

Keywords: HB 44, Life of the Mother Act, abortion exceptions, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, spontaneous abortion, fetal survival, Texas abortion law, abortion ban, physician liability, health care provider, disciplinary action, aiding and abetting, emergency abortion, obstetric care

Summary: The meeting of the public health committee focused on the pressing issue of opioid addiction in Texas, with a particular emphasis on House Bill 3717. Chairman Harris detailed the bill's intent to fund a grant program for Ibogaine clinical trials, framing it as a critical response to the ongoing opioid crisis. He shared poignant testimonies highlighting the struggles of families and veterans battling addiction and mental health issues. The conversation underscored the necessity of innovative treatments, like Ibogaine, which showed promising results in studies for reducing symptoms of withdrawal and PTSD.

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• The bill clarifies chapter 4, 54 magistrates eligibility for certain removal provisions to the State
• It additionally introduces a similar requirement in Chapter 54A mandating that a...

Bills: SB 476, SB 664, SB 745, SB 826, SB 989, SB 1080, SB 1171, SB 1320, SB 1437, SB 1727, SB 1809, SB 2289, SB 2320

Keywords: education, funding, school infrastructure, public schools, teacher support, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, ignition interlock devices, youth offenders, vehicular homicide, Texas courts, judicial officers, associate judge, magistrate, master, referee, hearing officer, court administration, Government Code Chapter 54, Government Code Chapter 54A

Summary: The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice convened to address pressing issues surrounding oil field crime and safety on Texas highways. The meeting was initiated by Chair Flores, who emphasized the need for improved tools to combat repeat offenders having committed intoxicated driving, alongside tackling oil field theft that has escalated due to organized criminal activities. The committee heard public testimonies and engaged with various stakeholders, including law enforcement and industry representatives, who highlighted the complexities and dangers associated with these crimes. Notably, a significant focus was placed on Senate Bill 1320, which aims to establish a dedicated unit within the Department of Public Safety to investigate and address thefts specific to the oil and gas industry. This initiative seeks to strengthen coordination among various law enforcement agencies and improve training for local officers to combat these sophisticated theft operations more effectively.

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• Under Chapter 54 of the Government Code, 25 different counties have their own qualification standards
• The bill clarifies Chapter 54 magistrate eligibility for certain removal provisions through the State
• It additionally introduces a similar requirement in Chapter 54A, mandating that associate judges have
• The bill clarifies Chapter 454 magistrate's eligibility for certain removal provisions through the State
• It additionally introduces a similar requirement in Chapter 54A, mandating that associate judges have

Bills: SB476, SB664, SB745, SB826, SB989, SB1080, SB1171, SB1320, SB1437, SB1727, SB1809, SB2289, SB2320

Keywords: education, funding, school infrastructure, public schools, teacher support, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, ignition interlock devices, youth offenders, vehicular homicide, Texas courts, judicial officers, associate judge, magistrate, master, referee, hearing officer, court administration, Government Code Chapter 54, Government Code Chapter 54A

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several criminal justice bills, with most of the discussion focused on oilfield theft, DWI enforcement, juvenile justice, reentry licensing, jail transparency, and court/judicial standards. SB 1320 would create a DPS oilfield theft unit headquartered in the Permian Basin; supporters from industry, law enforcement, and a district attorney described increasingly sophisticated, organized theft tied to cartels and multi-jurisdictional criminal networks, while DPS said it currently has only two officers working the issue. The committee voted SB 1320 out unanimously and placed it on the local and uncontested calendar. SB 826, which would enhance DWI committed in a school zone to a state jail felony, also passed unanimously after brief explanation and no testimony. SB 1171, adding juvenile justice OIG peace officers to Schedule C salary, was reported favorably on a committee substitute, and SB 1080, which would allow incarcerated people to obtain occupational licenses effective upon release, also passed on a committee substitute after testimony from formerly incarcerated advocates and reentry supporters. The committee also considered several bills aimed at tougher DWI penalties. SB 476 would increase intoxication manslaughter penalties when the offender violates an ignition interlock restriction; the bill was supported by the author, victims’ family members, Galveston officials, and law enforcement, but opposed by the Texas Civil Rights Project, which argued treatment and prevention would be more effective. After discussion about possible amendments, the bill was left pending. SB 745 would create a new first-degree felony option for intoxication manslaughter involving multiple deaths, and it was reported favorably after testimony from a prosecutor supporting the need for a stronger sentencing option. SB 2320 would broadly increase penalties for DWI offenses, including first-time DWI, DWI with an open container, high-BAC DWI, and repeat offenses; it was supported by a grieving family member and a sheriff, and the committee voted it out favorably. On juvenile justice, SB 1727 would expand tools to address assaults on staff at Texas Juvenile Justice Department facilities by lowering the age for transfer to adult prison in some cases, allowing earlier transfer of determinate-sentence youth, and restricting release when a criminal case is pending. Juvenile probation officials supported the bill as a public safety and victim-rights measure, while the Texas Civil Rights Project opposed it, arguing it would send children to inappropriate adult facilities and conflict with juvenile justice principles; the bill was left pending. SB 1437 would expand the juvenile justice do-not-hire registry to include non-certified positions, and it passed unanimously after supporters said it would help close loopholes that allow predators to move between child-serving jobs. SB 2289, requiring counties that house inmates out of state to report that information and any deaths to the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, also passed unanimously. Finally, SB 989, requiring criminal background checks for court personnel who determine bail, and SB 664, establishing statewide qualifications and oversight for magistrates and associate judges, were explained and discussed as transparency and public-safety measures, with SB 989 reported favorably and SB 664 under committee consideration at the end of the transcript.