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• If there's criminal activity, that will be referred to our Office of Inspector General and a special
• For decades, if not generations, this country has led when it comes to incarceration and sentencing.
• But again, to my point, we spent decades, if not generations, pursuing a one-size-fits-all approach to
• Because again, as I stated, if you're dealing with someone who has intoxication manslaughter, generally
• While I hold a lot of titles, I'm a third-generation. ...and Galveston police officer.

Bills: HB1482, HB2017, HB2103, HB2341, HB2756

Keywords: community supervision, repeat offenders, intoxication, Texas Penal Code, criminal justice reform, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, mandatory supervision, parole eligibility, Grayson's Law, mental health, trauma, jailers, law enforcement, occupational health, diligent participation, state jail felony, time credits, rehabilitation programs, de-escalation

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• I agree with Representative Schofield that the general tax levy should provide for law enforcement services
• It's through a contract through the county, as in general.
• Our dispatch centers all come from the same place.
• I mean, generally, why do we not do this for others?
• On June 19, 1865, unit Union General Gordon Granger read General Orders No. 3, announcing to the people

Bills: HB336, HB554, HB849, HB 1033, HB1338, HB 1246

Keywords: law enforcement, sheriff, constable, contracts, county governance, 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, seasonal fireworks sales, Fourth of July, Independence Day

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• importance institutions for the general importance institutions for the general diffusion<02:39:
• In fact, states leading in renewable generation generally see lower electricity prices.
• :12:59.040> see<03:12:59.279> lower renewable generation generally see lower renewable
• generation generally see lower electricity<03:13:00.240> prices.
• The Danes generate over 500.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Coal and nuclear power are not only the most expensive ways to generate electricity, they also generate
• Coal and nuclear power are not only the most expensive ways to generate electricity, they also generate
• Coal and nuclear power are not only the most expensive ways to generate electricity, they also generate
• The most expensive ways to generate electricity, they also generate expensive pollution that causes generational
• <01:35:16.199> energy and passed the Next Generation energy and passed the Next Generation

Keywords: 1183, house

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• our children wearing regalia during graduation following those policies those policies that were generated
• Current law requires the state hotline to dispatch county mobile response teams, and also limits FERS
• New Hope, which launched what can easily be described as the biggest sci-fi fantasy phenomenon in generations
• For generations, Star Wars has captivated audiences, whisking us away to distant galaxies teeming with
• Central California Garrison of the 501st Legion and all volunteer organizations. who for almost a generation

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Yes, but generally, yes.
• And like I said, when general revenue is plentiful, it's easy just to throw general revenue in there.
• Yes, but generally, yes.
• And we will dispatch with that.
• I can speak generally.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• general obligation bonding. general obligation bonding.
• General fund dollars. General fund dollars. "Okay." Mr.
• And the bonded dollars are GO, general obligation bonds. "General obligation bonds, right."
• >> General obligation bonds, right. >> General obligation bonds, right.
• our general counsel of We had a general our general counsel of agriculture. agriculture. agriculture

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• Does it go back to the general<00:26:37.840> funds? general funds? general funds?
• the attorney general office had several. the attorney general office had several.
• office of the attorney general. office of the attorney general.
• the ongoing partnership from the General Assembly to take on what Attorney General Coleman refers to
• And I believe the general there.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family Services met in person, approved the October 15 minutes, and began with a moment of silence following a Louisville UPS plane explosion that was described as a local tragedy affecting many families and first responders. The main presentation was an overview of Kentucky’s Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NMT) program from the Department for Medicaid Services and the Transportation Cabinet. Witnesses explained that NMT is a federally required Medicaid benefit, administered by the Transportation Cabinet under a risk-based capitated model, with eligibility limited to Medicaid members traveling to medically necessary, Medicaid-covered services and who lack access to other transportation. They also described exclusions, including certain KCHIP, QMB, and PACE members, and outlined the brokered regional structure, call center operations, scheduling rules, vehicle and driver oversight, complaint handling, and rider surveys. The presenters reported that NMT handled more than 3.1 million trips in state fiscal year 2024, with over 1.38 million trips already recorded in October, and said customer satisfaction surveys were high. They said the FY 2025-26 contract total is about $360.6 million, with monthly per-member capitation rates set by region through an actuarial process and approved by CMS. They emphasized that payments are tied to monthly Medicaid enrollment and that the state draws down federal funds for the exact amount paid, with no leftover balance. They also said most NMT use comes from adult day centers and rehabilitative care such as dialysis. Members questioned the witnesses about how quality metrics and contract standards are set, whether the state had explored alternatives such as Uber Health or other integrated models, and how utilization was calculated. The witnesses said contract requirements are developed collaboratively by Medicaid Services, the Transportation Cabinet, and other agencies, and that studies of other models generally found higher costs and lower approval ratings, with additional research on a hybrid model expected by the end of the year. They clarified that one figure reflected the share of Medicaid members with registered vehicles, while another reflected actual NMT users, and they defended the capitated structure as shifting financial risk to brokers rather than the state. Representative Fleming also raised concerns about oversight, reporting, and the apparent gap between budgeted and contracted amounts, asking whether any unused funds would return to general funds; the discussion ended before a final answer was given.

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• come from the general fund. come from the general fund.
• for at least two generations after us? for at least two generations after us?
• and the people who have generational and the people who have generational wealth<01:34:43.920>
• wonderful it was that we're generating wonderful it was that we're generating more<01:45:16.000>
• :34:23.920> Snapper, >> Be General Gentle, Whippers Snapper, >> Be General Gentle,

Keywords: 916, all

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• Currently, all the funds are deposited into the state's general revenue fund, and the commission carries
• have squads, and then the complaints in the areas in which you did not have squads where you had to dispatch

Summary: The subcommittee first took up House Bill 197, which would require all private employers in Florida, regardless of size, to use E-Verify for new hires and eliminate the current exemption for businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The sponsor said the system is free, uses information already collected on I-9 forms, and helps employers confirm work authorization; supporters argued it simply enforces existing law and closes a gap in current requirements. Opponents, including labor and policy groups, said the bill would burden small businesses, could produce errors, and should be addressed through comprehensive federal immigration reform rather than state mandates. Members also raised concerns about implementation, enforcement, and potential impacts on workers and employers in industries such as agriculture, hospitality, and small business. The committee voted along party lines to report HB 197 favorably. The committee then received an update from the Florida Gaming Control Commission, beginning with new Executive Director Alana Zimmer and then Director of Gaming Enforcement Carl Harold. Zimmer outlined the commission’s structure, staffing, legal slot and card room locations, and the Seminole gaming compact, noting that changes in state law or court rulings could affect compact revenue. Members asked for additional information on salaries, commission vacancies, and how veterans’ organizations can determine whether gaming machines are legal. Harold described the commission’s enforcement work against illegal casinos, saying they are widespread, often exploit vulnerable patrons, and can be tied to organized crime, weapons, drugs, and other offenses. Harold reported thousands of complaints, more than 4,000 illegal slot machines seized, over 100 illegal casinos raided, millions in proceeds recovered, and numerous arrests and joint operations with other agencies. He said the main barriers are weak misdemeanor penalties and limited staffing, and requested two additional enforcement squads, one in southwest Florida and one in Jacksonville. Members questioned the cost of the request, storage of seized machines, coordination with local law enforcement, and how the public can report illegal gambling. The commission said it works with local agencies, has many MOUs, and directs the public to its website and law enforcement hotline for reporting.

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• <00:04:05.400> right I'm talking about the the general right I'm talking about the the general
• local police department would dispatch, or our dispatch would actually, like in Belknap County, our
• dispatch would then dispatch out that officer to go out and handle the call.
• “Has and the local police department would dispatch, or our dispatch would actually, like in Belknap
• County, our dispatch would then dispatch out that officer to go out and handle the call.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 153, which would require two or more law enforcement officers in each county to receive animal cruelty training through the police standards system. Representative Barbara Coma, the sponsor, said the bill was prompted by problems in animal cruelty cases, especially in rural areas without animal control officers, and she described it as a limited training measure. She said an amendment was forthcoming that would add an eight-hour approved course and a two-hour refresher every three years, and she emphasized that the trained officers would serve as resources rather than being required to take action themselves. Members asked about cost, due process, overlap with animal control officers, how trained officers would be identified and notified, and whether veterinarians could fill the role. Coma responded that the bill would not be a heavy financial lift, would not interfere with animal control officers, would apply to livestock as well as companion animals, and would still require law enforcement involvement because veterinarians cannot lawfully remove animals from property. She also said the training could improve due process by helping officers better understand when animal removal is appropriate and how cases should proceed. Sheriff William Wright, speaking for the New Hampshire Sheriffs Association, testified in opposition. He said training itself was acceptable, but the bill went beyond training by creating an obligation for sheriffs and state police to respond to and potentially investigate animal cruelty cases, which he argued would be ambiguous, unfunded, and burdensome for staffing and resources. He said some sheriff’s offices do not have investigative deputies and that the bill could create liability and uncertainty about who would lead investigations. In response to questions, he said the association would likely have no objection if the bill were limited to training, but it opposed the assistance/investigation mandate as written.

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• If we have the courage to act, the next generation of children won't have to.
• Four seconds after that, an active shooter call is dispatched to police.
• call is dispatched to police. call is dispatched to police.
• um coming up to them and dispatching um coming up to them and dispatching them<01:27:39.040>
• not for employment, housing, or general not for employment, housing, or general use.<02:39:57.760

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• My name is Hunter Le Vine, a 5th Generation Floridian, a father, and host of the Captains Collective
• My name is Hunter Le Vine, a 5th Generation Floridian, a father, and host of the Captains Collective
• These places connect generations, fathers of daughters, guys, the clients, neighbors to neighbors.
• These places connect generations, fathers of daughters, guys, the clients, neighbors to neighbors.
• And I too have heard the many comments here this afternoon regarding the dispatch one section and whether

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• Notice the paintings and the composites on the wall, the generations who came before us.
• and in the piney woods of the east, we can grow old and retire in comfort knowing that the next generation
• Our state faces challenges and trend that transcend both generations and party lines.
• I'm talking about the Texas I want to shape for my son Owen, who is here today representing his generation
• Each of us was dispatched from our home districts with needs, dreams and hopes of our constituents and

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• look around this historic chamber again, notice the paintings and the composites on the wall, the generations
• and in the piney woods of the East, we can grow old and retire in comfort, knowing that the next generation
• Our state faces challenges that transcend both generations and party lines.
• I'm talking about the Texas I want to shape for my son Owen, who is here today representing his generation
• Each of us was dispatched from our home districts with needs, dreams, and hopes of our constituents in

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• white paper that led to the passage of Travis's Law, a bipartisan-supported bill requiring 911 dispatchers
• bipartisan supported Bill requiring 91 a bipartisan supported Bill requiring 91 one<00:09:00.000> dispatchers
• uh<00:09:01.120> to<00:09:01.279> deflect<00:09:01.680> Mental one dispatchers
• uh to deflect Mental one dispatchers uh to deflect Mental Health<00:09:02.279> crisis<00:09:02.839

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee approved the January 21 minutes and then heard an overview from the University of Minnesota’s Office for Public Engagement on its community engagement awards program. Amber Cameron explained that the office supports partnerships across the university’s campuses and that nominations for the Outstanding Community Service Awards were evaluated by faculty and staff selection committees using criteria such as positive societal impact, innovation, extraordinary results, and overall application quality. She said the community partner award was based only on the nomination materials and described the award process, including that nominations could come from individuals, grassroots groups, or organizations and that the award carried a $5,000 prize. The main discussion focused on the 2024 community partner award given to Communities United Against Police Brutality. Cameron said the nomination documented a long-standing relationship with the university through the Center for Community-Engaged Learning, including work in 130 course offerings over 24 years across 17 academic departments and participation by about 1,000 students. She cited examples from the nomination such as student research and policy work that contributed to Travis’s Law. Committee members questioned the organization’s age, its letterhead and public activism, the meaning of its relationship with the university, and whether the work was appropriate for an award. Cameron responded that the award did not require formal tax status and that her office facilitated the process rather than judging the organization’s broader views. Members also asked for additional information on the vetting process, the courses involved, the award funding source, the ceremony, and related materials. Cameron said the awards were funded through OMN funding, that the program was being sunset and replaced with a new internal engaged-scholar awards structure, and that she would follow up on requests for documents, speaking notes, and other details. No votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes, and the committee moved on after the testimony and questions.

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• But let me talk just in general policy.
• And generally, your suggestions, I'm very interested.
• . and firm generation resources.
• My generational roots go back five in Montana.
• I'm talking about larger scale sale of public lands to generate revenue, solely to generate revenue for

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• Money could be generated into our state.
• Madam Chair, Representative, what's the largest share, growing share of our state budget general fund
• outside, well, even inclusive now of oil and gas production, since we've insulated our general fund?
• That being said, if we're going to talk about what is going to The General Fund.
• The bottom line is we need more generation. That comes from variable resources like solar.

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• Associated General Contractors, H.R. 1294 by Turner.
• Of a large load and a generator.
• It ensures curtailment only applies to large loads that have backup generation.
• generation with dispatchable generation and not a less reliable source.
• General Lady, yield? Yes. Lady yields for questions. Lady yields. Thank you.

Bills: SB2405, SB2406, SB2407, SB6, SB7, SB36, SB38, SB815, SB1856, SB379, SB1171, SB1121, SB1061, SB1036, SB1019, SB890, SB11, SB868, SB1188, SB1120, SB1254, SB2778, SB2543, SB2443, SB1333, SB1259, SB1401, SB1404, SB2139, SB2165, SB2237, SB2268, SB1202, SB1198, SB1212, SB1451, SB1470, SB1498, SB965, SB1547, SB1667, SB1818, SB1902, SB2129, SB2078, SB2069, SB1737, SB1589, SB1318, SB387, SB1150, SB1574, SB2127, SB3034, SB860, SB1278, SB263, SB370, SB663, SB924, SB1939, SB1937, SB1598, SB2798, SB2801, SB2580, SB2569, SB2514, SB2064, SB1940, SB1621, SB2601, SB1379, SB1376, SB1372, SB1353, SB2216, SB552, SB2405, SB2406, SB2407, SB2166, SB2148, SB535, SB777, SB827, SB1141, SB1330, SB1352, SB1664, SB1612, SB1862, SB1936, SB1453, SB1448, SB1398, SB2137, SB2111, SB53, SB226, SB1677, SB1723, SB1839, SB6, SB7, SB36, SB38, SB815, SB1856, SCR5, SCR32, SCR8, HCR88, HCR91, HCR129, HCR130, HCR131, HCR133, HCR137, HCR138, HCR139, HCR140, HCR143, HCR145, HCR147, HCR150, HCR152, HR6, HR105, HR112, HR124, HR146, HR151, HR158, HR221, HR222, HR237, HR469, HR543, HR571, HR605, HR702, HR703, HR704, HR705, HR706, HR707, HR708, HR709, HR710, HR713, HR714, HR715, HR716, HR717, HR718, HR719, HR720, HR721, HR722, HR723, HR724, HR725, HR726, HR727, HR728, HR729, HR730, HR731, HR732, HR733, HR734, HR735, HR736, HR737, HR738, HR739, HR740, HR741, HR742, HR743, HR744, HR745, HR746, HR747, HR748, HR749, HR750, HR751, HR752, HR782, HR787, HR789, HR796, HR798, HR799, HR800, HR801, HR802, HR804, HR807, HR812, HR813, HR814, HR817, HR819, HR820, HR821, HR822, HR824, HR827, HR828, HR830, HR831, HR832, HR833, HR837, HR839, HR840, HR841, HR842, HR843, HR844, HR847, HR849, HR850, HR851, HR852, HR853, HR854, HR855, HR856, HR858, HR859, HR861, HR865, HR871, HR873, HR874, HR875, HR876, HR880, HR881, HR884, HR886, HR887, HR890, HR892, HR894, HR895, HR898, HR900, HR901, HR903, HR904, HR905, HR908, HR910, HR912, HR913, HR915, HR916, HR917, HR918, HR919, HR920, HR921, HR922, HR923, HR924, HR925, HR926, HR927, HR928, HR930, HR931, HR932, HR936, HR937, HR938, HR939, HR940, HR941, HR942, HR943, HR946, HR947, HR948, HR949, HR952, HR953, HR954, HR955, HR956, HR960, HR964, HR965, HR967, HR968, HR969, HR970, HR972, HR973, HR974, HR975, HR976, HR977, HR978, HR979, HR980, HR981, HR982, HR983, HR984, HR985, HR987, HR988, HR989, HR990, HR991, HR992, HR993, HR994, HR995, HR996, HR997, HR998, HR999, HR1000, HR1002, HR1003, HR1004, HR1005, HR1006, HR1007, HR1008, HR1009, HR1010, HR1011, HR1012, HR1013, HR1014, HR1015, HR1016, HR1017, HR1018, HR1019, HR1020, HR1024, HR1025, HR1026, HR1027, HR1028, HR1029, HR1030, HR1032, HR1034, HR1035, HR1036, HR1038, HR1040, HR1041, HR1042, HR1043, HR1044, HR1046, HR1047, HR1048, HR1049, HR1050, HR1051, HR1052, HR1053, HR1055, HR1056, HR1057, HR1059, HR1064, HR1067, HR1068, HR1069, HR1070, HR1071, HR1073, HR1074, HR1075, HR1077, HR1078, HR1079, HR1080, HR1081, HR1083, HR1086, HR1087, HR1088, HR1089, HR1090, HR1091, HR1092, HR1093, HR1094, HR1095, HR1096, HR1098, HR1099, HR1100, HR1101, HR1103, HR1104, HR1105, HR1106, HR1109, HR1111, HR1112, HR1115, HR1116, HR1117, HR1118, HR1119, HR1121, HR1123, HR1125, HR1128, HR1130, HR1131, HR1132, HR1139, HR1140, HR1143, HR1144, HR1146, HR1147, HR1148, HR1149, HR1151, HR1153, HR1154, HR1155, HR1156, HR1157, HR1158, HR1159, HR1160, HR1161, HR1162, HR1163, HR1164, HR1165, HR1166, HR1167, HR1168, HR1169, HR1170, HR1171, HR1172, HR1173, HR1174, HR1175, HR1176, HR1177, HR1178, HR1179, HR1180, HR1181, HR1182, HR1183, HR1184, HR1185, HR1186, HR1187, HR1188, HR1189, HR1190, HR1191, HR1192, HR1193, HR1194, HR1195, HR1196, HR1197, HR1198, HR1199, HR1200, HR1201, HR1202, HR1203, HR1204, HR1205, HR1206, HR1207, HR1208, HR1209, HR1210, HR1211, HR1212, HR1213, HR1214, HR1215, HR1216, HR1217, HR1218, HR1219, HR1220, HR1221, HR1222, HR1223, HR1224, HR1225, HR1226, HR1227, HR1228, HR1229, HR1230, HR1231, HR1232, HR1233, HR1234, HR1235, HR1236, HR1237, HR1238, HR1241, HR1243, HR1244, HR1245, HR1246, HR1247, HR1248, HR1249, HR1252, HR1253, HR1255, HR1256, HR1257, HR1260, HR1261, HR1262, HR1263, HR1264, HR1266, HR1267, HR1268, HR1269, HR1270, HR1271, HR1272, HR1273, HR1274, HR1275, HR1278, HR1280, HR1281, HR1282, HR1283, HR1284, HR1285, HR1286, HR1287, HR1288, HR1289, HR1290, HR1291, HR1293, HR1294, HR1295, HR1299, HR1300, HR1301, HR1302, SCR49, HCR134, HCR136, HR18, HR247, HR428, HR494, HR538, HR540, HR786, HR791, HR803, HR805, HR808, HR809, HR811, HR816, HR825, HR826, HR836, HR838, HR845, HR846, HR862, HR869, HR870, HR878, HR879, HR896, HR899, HR902, HR911, HR914, HR933, HR934, HR935, HR951, HR958, HR959, HR986, HR1021, HR1022, HR1039, HR1054, HR1058, HR1061, HR1062, HR1065, HR1072, HR1107, HR1108, HR1110, HR1114, HR1120, HR1122, HR1129, HR1142, HR1145, HR1239, HR1242, HR1250, HR1251, HR1254, HR1258, HR1259, SCR21, HB3228, HB2802, HB45, HB1318, HB5560, HB2894, HB4344, HB4238, HB 130, HB2775, HB34, HB33, HB 12, HB148, HB4273, HB4850, HB2733, HB4783, HB4187, HB39, SB2155

Keywords: criminal justice, parole, medical supervision, rehabilitation programs, Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, offenders with medical impairments, Windham School District, Sabine River Authority, board of directors, term limits, removal grounds, government oversight, training requirements, Texas Sunset Advisory Commission, Lower Neches Valley Authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, public participation, complaints resolution, electric power

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• And then we'll move on to page 48, general government.
• Page 49, general government. This is RLD.
• The Office of the Child Advocate, who makes more than an attorney general and has no teeth.
• So generally, we have done several different rate increases.
• We work very closely with the Office of Inspector General.