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• so that school districts can comply with an annual joint election requirement under the Education Code
• So what I propose we do. is we take a deep dive into the education code.
• We also understand that the education code is complex, a lot of moving parts.
• But could the commission come back and recommend that Texas create its own special ed code?
• Chairman. in the public education code. And I just want to caution about one thing. Many of the.

Bills: HB367 , HB497 , HB549 , HB983 , HB 1188 , HB 1290 , HB1368 , HB2243 , HB2310 , HB2849 , HB3099 , HB3546 , HB3629 , HB3627

Committee: House Public Education

Keywords: education, absences, severe illness, life-threatening, school policy, verification, healthcare, insurance, affordability, coverage, patient rights, school health, respiratory distress, airway clearance devices, medication training, public health, HB 983, Texas Education Agency, TEA, educator privacy

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• We are here only asking for clarification of the guidelines in the penal code that have allowed these
• The penal code is very. confusing when you read it. What does a private establishment mean?
• The penal code should read very clear.
• This bill lays to bear many of the provisions in the code that It provides the very foundation of the
• This. 4.5% ABV, definitely not color-coded the same way.

Bills: HB679 , HB1764 , HB1788 , HB2186 , HB2204 , HB2418 , HB2885 , HB2983 , HB2996 , HB3250 , HB3352 , HB3756 , HB3816 , HB3913 , HB3928 , HB4077

Committee: House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Keywords: environment, regulation, land use, public health, community development, alcohol, Sunday sales, local option election, Texas, business hours, alcohol sales, liquor, off-premise consumption, alcoholic beverages, CPA, Certified Public Accountant, licensing, accountancy, state regulation, continuing education

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• My zip code of birth is 76104.
• If you're not aware of that particular zip code, it is the one with the lowest life expectancy in the
• Texas Family Code Title 5, Sections 161 and 261 are still binding, and if a parent is neglectful or abusive
• One, I need to go read the family code reference.
• So, that's Texas Code Title V, Section 261.001, and I'll get you a copy of that as well.

Bills: HB514 , HB1652 , HB2117 , HB2298 , HB3269 , HB46 , HB46

Committee: House S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health

Keywords: maternal health, maternal care, pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum, doula, birth worker, midwife, obstetric care, women's health, rural health, health workforce, workforce development, trauma-informed care, public outreach campaign, health equity, minority health, underserved communities, Texas Department of State Health Services, HHSC

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• There's an entire chapter of Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code that deals with coal combustion
• Yeah, right now the noise is enforced by code enforcement and law enforcement, and that does not change

Bills: HB246 , HB796 , HB 1056 , HB1544 , HB1846 , HB2001 , HB2618 , HB2625 , HB2869 , HB2898 , HB3069 , HB3114 , HB3157 , HB3228 , HJR98 , HB246

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: federal directives, state authority, Tenth Amendment, government enforcement, local governance, gold standard, legal tender, currency, transactional currency, financial transactions, electronic payment systems, state finance, regulatory compliance, electric trucks, charging infrastructure, advisory council, transportation, sustainability, criminal penalties, official information

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• Although sometimes they avoid those costs under provisions of the code. ...but residential customers
• existing law by repealing outdated provisions of Sections 36.109 and 36.110, modernizing the Utilities Code
• Now, regarding taxes: right now, if it’s functional currency and legal tender under our IRS code, it
• He was quoting from Title 18, United States Code, Section 486, regarding uttering coins of gold, silver

Bills: HB246 , HB796 , HB 1056 , HB1544 , HB1846 , HB2001 , HB2618 , HB2625 , HB2869 , HB2898 , HB3069 , HB3114 , HB3157 , HB3228 , HJR98 , HB246

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: federal directives, state authority, Tenth Amendment, government enforcement, local governance, gold standard, legal tender, currency, transactional currency, financial transactions, electronic payment systems, state finance, regulatory compliance, electric trucks, charging infrastructure, advisory council, transportation, sustainability, criminal penalties, official information

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• There is an exclusion for the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission that was an issue when this.
• Approves the permanent rules from the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code mission.
• that we are going to say that, except for The following, and one of those is Oklahoma Administrative Code
• Do you have any more information on that particular code? Thank you.

Bills: HJR1088 , HJR1090 , HJR1091 , HB1370 , SB2154 , HJR1092 , HJR1093 , HJR1095 , HJR1099 , HJR1100 , HB3021 , SB893 , SB206 , SB248 , SB259 , SB423 , SB563 , SB604 , SB633 , HJR1077 , SB667 , SB1224 , SB1257 , SB1264 , SB1319 , SB1360 , SB1437 , SB1531 , SB1543 , SB1806 , HB3004 , SB1572 , HB4342 , SB1618 , SB2 , SB237 , SB1632 , SB1687 , SB1726 , SB1859 , SB1894 , SB1461 , HB4432 , SB1948 , SB1589 , SJR52 , SR46 , HCR1030 , SB2071 , SB2182 , SB1451 , HJR1088 , HJR1090 , HJR1091 , HJR1092 , HJR1093 , HJR1095 , HJR1096 , HJR1099 , HJR1100 , SB2185 , SB893 , HB3021 , SR46 , SB206 , SB237 , SB248 , SB259 , SB423 , SB563 , SB604 , SB625 , SB633 , SB667 , SB1224 , SB1257 , SB1264 , SB1319 , SB1360 , SB1378 , SB1437 , SB1531 , SB1543 , SB1572 , SB1618 , SB1632 , SB1687 , SB1726 , SB1806 , SB1859 , SB1894 , SB1948 , SB2071 , SJR52 , HB1370 , HJR1077 , SB2 , SB1451 , SB2182 , HCR1030

Keywords: education rules, administrative rules, joint resolution, Oklahoma State Department of Education, higher education, State Regents for Higher Education, Teachers' Retirement System, charter schools, Statewide Charter School Board, career and technology education, CTE, OEQA, rule approval, legislative oversight, permanent rules, school governance, teacher retirement, education agencies, Oklahoma Register, Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry

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• Also, we as a department work with Decision Innovation Solutions out of Iowa to complete the study.
• The framework for those legal drains and how they’re governed is that in Century Code.
• Century Code has established a $4-an-acre cap for the maintenance levy.
• So Century Code says you can bond up to six years of your maximum levy.
• So I think we do a pretty simple change in Century Code.

Committee: Joint Agriculture and Water Management Committee

Summary: The committee met in Fargo and approved the minutes from the March 31 meeting before hearing a series of informational presentations focused on North Dakota agriculture, water, and research. NDSU President David Cook opened with remarks about NDSU’s land-grant mission, emphasizing statewide service through research, teaching, and extension, and highlighting examples such as the Lilac Agriculture startup and the university’s role in applying research to real-world problems. He said he intends to spend time listening across the state to better understand local needs. The committee then received a detailed presentation on a state irrigation and drainage study from Tom Bodine on behalf of Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. The study projected significant potential for expanded irrigation acreage, especially in counties such as McLean, Williams, Sargent, Burleigh, Mountrail, McKenzie, McIntosh, Dunn, and Bottineau, and estimated major economic gains from irrigation, including higher farm returns and support for value-added agriculture. Members discussed water permits, surface water versus aquifers, infrastructure, drought resilience, and the role of legal drains in improving productivity and generating economic activity. The presenters also noted that the full report is available online. Dr. Greg Lardy followed with NDSU’s required interim report, outlining the university’s agricultural research and extension system, including the State Board of Agricultural Research and Education, seven research-extension centers, and the economic importance of agriculture to the state. He highlighted recent research impacts such as new crop varieties, potato breeding successes, virtual fencing, AI-assisted weed control, weather-network tools, and 4-H programming. He also described NDSU’s budget priorities: restoring the governor’s proposed 10% cuts, additional operating support, and deferred maintenance funding. Committee members asked about the new agricultural field lab, storage sheds, and NDSU’s partnership with Grand Farm. The committee also heard from the North Dakota Water Resources Research Institute and a professor presenting water-related research, including data center cooling, water reuse, smart irrigation, and a feasibility study on co-locating data centers with greenhouse and aquaculture production. Members asked about water use, ownership, and whether the concepts were operational or still speculative. Finally, North Dakota AgTech presented its NSF-funded innovation engine work, describing startup commercialization, on-farm trials, workforce development, and partnerships with NDSU, UND, tribal colleges, and other land-grant institutions. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the prior meeting minutes.

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• You are recognized to explain Amendment bar code 4, 9, 6, 4, 0, 8, >> Thank you.
• Without objection, we are going to show Amendment bar code 4, 3, 1, 5, 1, 4, adopted.
• You are recognized to introduce Amendment bar code 1, 6, 3, 0, 4, 4, >> Thank you, Mr.
• to the Amendment bar code 3, 5, 4, 1, 5, 2, >> Thank you, Mr.
• There was a late filed amendment bar code 4, 7, 8, 7, 6, 2, Without objection.

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• Also, we as a department work with Decision Innovation Solutions out of Iowa to complete the study.
• “The framework for those legal drains and how they're governed is in Century Code, and that Century Code
• Century Code has established a $4 an acre cap for the maintenance levy.
• Century Code says you can bond up to six years of your maximum levy.
• “I think we do a pretty simple change in Century Code.

Committee: Joint Agriculture and Water Management Committee

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• petition for incorporation must indicate whether the proposed city or town shall be a non-charter Code
• The petition must indicate whether the proposed city or town shall be a non-charter code city or city
• There's a QR code over there, too. I have a question. ...testimony by writing.
• There's a QR code over there, too. Do you have some specific suggestions?
• Fire code within their jurisdiction. There are no amendments. A fiscal note is available.

Bills: SB6132 , SB6181 , SB6154 , SB6189 , SB5903 , SB6037 , SB5983 , SB5995 , SB6016 , SB5820 , SB6064 , SB6077 , SB6101 , SB6013 , SB6066

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: indebtedness limits, inland port districts, federal funding, infrastructure improvements, economic development, city incorporation, local governance, municipalities, state law, government structure, culvert replacement, fish passage, hydraulic project approval, Department of Fish and Wildlife, stream crossing, bank stabilization, flood control, erosion control, emergency permit, expedited permit

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• However, the Commission's public report would only include the person's city, state, and zip code, just
• You're testifying on behalf of Code Concepts Group, representing Advanced Power.
• Proven standards, such as those in the International Fire Code and CP855 and UL9540, provide critical
• Let's support legislation that empowers... local jurisdictions with tools, training, and codes aligned

Bills: HB551 , HB 1281 , HB1378 , HB1617 , HB2868 , HB2881 , HB3374 , HB4439 , HB4726 , HB4732 , HB4878 , HB4914 , HB4921 , HB4958 , HB5200 , HB5318 , HB5360 , HB5402 , HB5568 , HB5573 , HB5623 , HJR218

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: political contributions, address privacy, Texas Ethics Commission, election transparency, campaign finance, international organizations, World Health Organization, jurisdiction, state law, enforcement, United Nations, World Economic Forum, attorney general, Texas attorney general, state sovereignty, legal enforcement, Texas Attorney General, electric energy storage, municipal regulation, county regulation

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• Government code, okay, just state. So, state, was it a state or local governmental entity?
• District authorities, depending on the mission, under Title 32 of the United States Code, National Guard
• Finally, it codifies the State Guard's right to maintain its own uniform standards, professional code

Bills: HB551 , HB 1281 , HB1378 , HB1617 , HB2868 , HB2881 , HB3374 , HB4439 , HB4726 , HB4732 , HB4878 , HB4914 , HB4921 , HB4958 , HB5200 , HB5318 , HB5360 , HB5402 , HB5568 , HB5573 , HB5623 , HJR218

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: political contributions, address privacy, Texas Ethics Commission, election transparency, campaign finance, international organizations, World Health Organization, jurisdiction, state law, enforcement, United Nations, World Economic Forum, attorney general, Texas attorney general, state sovereignty, legal enforcement, Texas Attorney General, electric energy storage, municipal regulation, county regulation

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• Three states in particular, Iowa, Kansas, and Tennessee, do require individuals to receive all their
• 19:06.640><c> states</c><00:19:06.960><c> in</c><00:19:07.200><c> particular,</c><00:19:07.760><c> Iowa
• ,</c> um three states in particular, Iowa, um three states in particular, Iowa, Kansas,<00:19:08.640>
• We don't operate in Iowa. I was just pointing out some other states that do offer MLTSS.
• I was just pointing out some in Iowa.

Summary: The Committee to Study Long-Term Managed Care met to approve prior minutes and outline its schedule, with meetings set for September 24 and September 29 ahead of an October 1 report deadline. The chair said the committee would use the first two meetings to digest testimony, likely ask follow-up questions of DHS, and then work toward conclusions and a report format. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved unanimously. The main testimony came from Sharon Alexander of Amera Health, who argued in favor of moving from fee-for-service Medicaid long-term services and supports to a managed LTSS model. She described managed LTSS as a capitated, quality-driven system used in about 26 states, and said it can improve care coordination, accountability, access to home- and community-based services, and budget predictability. She cited Amera Health’s experience in Pennsylvania and Delaware, including care coordination, housing and transportation support, caregiver programs, and quality benchmarks tied to state oversight. She also said nursing facilities would remain an important option for people who need that level of care. Committee members asked about how the programs are administered, how rates are set, how care managers work, and how quality is measured. Alexander said states contract with managed care organizations at actuarially sound capitated rates, with annual contracts, reporting, and oversight. She explained that care managers typically conduct quarterly assessments and follow up after trigger events such as hospitalization, and that housing coordinators may assist with transitions to the community. On quality, she said states use CMS-related and HCBS benchmark measures covering service timeliness, care planning, transitions, and other outcomes, and that New Hampshire could build on existing metrics rather than starting from scratch. She also noted that rural areas face workforce and transportation challenges, which managed care plans try to address through technology and self-direction options.

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• There were 7,664 students represented in 70% of the state zip codes.
• Ila's educational model emphasizes, Iowa different than other schools.
• But there are no definitions of coursework completion in statute or administrative code, so virtual schools
• So in the 24-25 school year, Iowa received $7.4 million in discretionary health benefits appropriations
• transportation funding and average daily attendance haven't been updated since they were added to the state code

Committee: House Education

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• I represent, uh, seven counties starting a little bit northwest of Jordan all the way down to Iowa, and
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• Make Minnesota, a coalition of labor unions and grassroots organizations advocating for a fair tax code
• </c><00:43:18.520><c> that</c><00:43:18.640><c> funds</c><00:43:18.920><c> the</c> for a fair tax code
• that funds the for a fair tax code that funds the public<00:43:19.280><c> services</c><00:43:19.760>
• Most fans already pay sales tax on tickets and concessions, but our current tax code exempts purchases
• IRS code.

Bills: HF4234 , HF3697 , HF1183 , HF4738

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: HF4234, Minnesota private activity bonds, tax-exempt bonds, bond cap, aggregate bond limitation, residential rental projects, multifamily housing, affordable housing finance, housing bonds, public finance, bond allocation, private activity bond cap, Minnesota Statutes 474A.02, tax committee, tax refund, Minnesota Statutes, time limit, claims, tax overpayment, taxation

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Bills: HF4234 , HF3697 , HF1183 , HF4738

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: HF4234, Minnesota private activity bonds, tax-exempt bonds, bond cap, aggregate bond limitation, residential rental projects, multifamily housing, affordable housing finance, housing bonds, public finance, bond allocation, private activity bond cap, Minnesota Statutes 474A.02, tax committee, tax refund, Minnesota Statutes, time limit, claims, tax overpayment, taxation

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• You know, as I look at this bill, we have again our second bill before us where we're using the tax code
• You know, as I look at this bill, we have again our second bill before us where we're using the tax code
• Code 42, section 4955.
• stipend paid to AmeriCorps volunteer<00:46:39.440><c> under</c><00:46:39.680><c> US</c><00:46:40.000><c> Code

Bills: HF3127 , HF3816 , HF3814 , HF3815 , HF3817

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: taxation, pass-through entity, qualifying owner, partnership, S corporation, tax return, corporate franchise tax, individual income tax, research expenditures, federal compliance, Minnesota Statutes, income tax, corporate tax, section 179, federal conformity, HF3815, Minnesota taxes, tax conformity, Internal Revenue Code, IRC conformity

Bills: HB55 , HB104 , HB55 , HB104

Committee: House Financial Services

Keywords: mortgage, payments, financial institutions, borrowers, principal, escrow, homeownership, abandoned property, digital assets, state treasurer, unclaimed property, liquidation, finders, contracts, electronic reporting, fishing, licensing, jubilee, Marine life, Alabama

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• If you don't, then under Section 21.047 of the Property Code, there was added a provision that says if
• Section 402.031 in Chapter 21 of the Texas Property Code.
• The contents of the Bill of Rights are prescribed by the Texas Legislature and Texas Government Code
• Section 402.031 in Chapter 21 of the Texas Property Code.
• “Section 111.019 of the Texas Natural Resources Code was enacted to deal with surveys.

Bills: HB5489 , HB5695 , HB5699 , SB291 , SB292

Committee: House Land & Resource Management

Keywords: impact fee, moratorium, local government, Texas legislation, infrastructure funding, municipal utility district, eminent domain, bonds, assessments, infrastructure, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Harris County, Municipal Utility District, territory exclusion, debt service taxes, property taxation, condemnation, property acquisition, real property, appraisal reports