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• , that the affected person's state legislator submits a request in writing for an investigation. investigation
• Again, as a reminder, if an affected it submits in writing a request for the investigation.
• And I'm on the appropriate committee, you've been on that committee with me on 678, to help TCEQ give
• Bill would be the appropriate venue for that. Thank you. You're welcome.
• Well, it's in the appropriate form. Thank you, I appreciate that. Members, any questions?

Bills: HB573, HB1499, HB1768, HB3071, HB3249, HB3866, HB4112

Keywords: environmental enforcement, legislative oversight, inspection, concrete plants, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, environmental product declaration, grant program, ready-mixed concrete, manufacturers, sustainability, concrete plant, concrete batch plant, wet batching, dry batching, central mixing, standard permit, TCEQ, environmental regulation, air quality, construction permit

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• Two, looks like section 38.45. 3, line 20, request for analysis of proposed legislation.
• so if you if a member is working on some legislation they don't have the ability to make that request
• okay, and request information.
• So we had legislation.
• legislation to go through.

Bills: HB138, HB335, HB388, HB138

Keywords: health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, education, funding, classroom resources, teacher support, student outcomes, health benefits, provider dentists, payment reimbursement, insurance code, noncontracting, dental care, reimbursement, health benefit plans, noncontracting providers

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• areas... that I think is maybe a little bit overlooked is the benefit that this has for helping legislators
• and appropriators. evaluate our own state benefit plans.
• And this is a problem that has been recurring for appropriators on an ongoing basis where there are extra
• That is a major benefit for state appropriators.
• If there was a bill to repeal the prompt pay legislation, there would be a cost savings, right?

Bills: HB138, HB335, HB388, HB138

Keywords: health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, education, funding, classroom resources, teacher support, student outcomes, health benefits, provider dentists, payment reimbursement, insurance code, noncontracting, dental care, reimbursement, health benefit plans, noncontracting providers

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• day and that we ...previous legislative day and that we adopt said journal.
• President, I'd move that we be able to introduce any bills at any time during the legislative day.
• If it's more appropriate, I don't mind doing what I'm asked to do.
• When would you all feel is appropriate then in this context?
• When would you all feel is appropriate in this process for me to do our moment in black history?

Bills: SJR 2, SB 4, SJR 36, SJR 2, SB 4, SR 42, SR 74, SR 76, HCR 5, SB 710, SB 710

Keywords: SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means

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• You know, we pass a lot of legislation, a lot of important legislation in every session.
• One no vote in the Senate or the House on this legislation. I'm counting on him to get this done.
• Thinking you were going to be critical of the House for not passing this legislation.

Bills: SJR2, SB4, SJR36, SJR2, SB4, SR42, SR74, SR76, HCR5, SB710, SB710

Keywords: SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means

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• session of the legislature. on February 26th, 2025, SCR14 Zaffirini sponsor Hunter. granting the legislator

Bills: SJR2, SB4, SJR36, SJR2, SB4, SR42, SR74, SR76, HCR5, SB710, SB710

Keywords: SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means

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• This piece of legislation is very simple.
• </c><00:24:50.080><c> At</c> bringing this piece of legislation.
• At bringing this piece of legislation.
• Uh, many people don’t know it, but in 1943, at the request of Golden Air, this joint legislative body
• Uh, many people don’t know it, but in 1943, at the request of Golden Air, this joint legislative body

Bills: SB8, SB22, SB137, HB295, HB2, HB343, HB220, HB303, HB81, SB8, SB22, SB137, HB295, HB2, HB343, HB220, HB303, HB81

Keywords: emergency management, public funds, educational materials, state legislation, disaster response, uniformity, state laws, legislative commission, appointments, government structure, resilience, natural disasters, risk management, Alabama Resilience Council, Chief Resilience Officer, state planning, environmental protection, community preparedness, Alabama Office of Civic Engagement, Alabama Office of Minority Affairs

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• By allowing parents to review footage upon request, we are not only fostering trust, but encouraging
• </c> reimbursement requests to the state. reimbursement requests to the state.
• </c> recommendation from the legislative recommendation from the legislative auditor<00:36:24.720><c>
• This legislation will ensure that any future person like him will be caught.
• Thank you. legislators. Um, we don't have these legislators.

Bills: HF1027, HF2226, HF1916, HF1915, HF1567, HF1986

Keywords: mortgage foreclosure, redemption, foreclosure surplus, sheriff's sale, junior lienholder, mortgagor, homeowner protections, loss mitigation, dual tracking, foreclosure redemption period, certificate of redemption, certificate of sale, sheriff, county recorder, registrar of titles, homeownership center, lien priority, real property, foreclosure by advertisement, surplus funds

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• House Bill 20 is bipartisan legislation with 28 legislators and also brought at the request of constituents
• I was like, how many can I request? 10, 20? I would request the max.
• A $10 million appropriation seems appropriate, and at some point, this money will come back to the state
• Our legislative council service, our legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee
• Is that appropriate? at the moment.

Bills: SB273, SB37, SB100

Keywords: SB273, appropriations, general fund, hold harmless, local government finance, municipal revenue, county revenue, correctional facility, jail contract, private prison, detention facility, immigration detention, revenue bonds, clawback, child welfare, juvenile justice, protective services, school improvement, New MexiCare, aging services

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• House Bill 20 is bipartisan legislation with 28 legislators and was also brought at the request of constituents
• , with 28 legislators and was also brought at the request of constituents, with the support of the Pueblos
• I was like, how many can I request? 10, 20? I would request the max.
• A $10 million appropriation seems appropriate, and at some point this money will come back to the state
• Our Legislative Council Service, our Legislative Finance Committee, Legislative Education Study Committee

Bills: SB273, SB37, SB100

Keywords: SB273, appropriations, general fund, hold harmless, local government finance, municipal revenue, county revenue, correctional facility, jail contract, private prison, detention facility, immigration detention, revenue bonds, clawback, child welfare, juvenile justice, protective services, school improvement, New MexiCare, aging services

Summary: The Senate convened on the 30th day of the 2026 session, established a quorum, heard an invocation from Chaplain Harry Eberts, and received several announcements and House messages. The chamber then took up multiple concurrence and third-reading items, including Senate Bill 273, Senate Bill 37, Senate Bill 100, Senate Bill 41, House Bill 34, House Bill 20, House Bill 43, House Bill 38, and House Bill 256. The body also heard that House Joint Memorial 2 was moved from the President’s table to the calendar, and later received messages from the House on several other Senate and House measures. The most contentious action was concurrence on Senate Bill 273, which concerns correction facility loss of revenue for counties affected by the loss of ICE detainees. Senators debated the economic impact on Torrance, Otero, and Cibola counties, with supporters arguing the bill provided partial relief and critics saying it did not come close to replacing lost jobs and revenue. The Senate ultimately concurred with the House amendments by a vote of 22-18. On Senate Bill 100, which would have expanded burglary-related definitions to include an “extension of a dwelling,” several senators argued the House language was too broad and legally vague, and the Senate voted not to concur, sending the bill back to the House. Senate Bill 41, with a technical correction and addition of second-degree criminal sexual penetration, was concurred with by voice vote. Among the bills passed on third reading, House Bill 34 updated school nurse licensure rules and supervision pathways and passed 38-0. House Bill 43, a PERA cleanup bill, clarified retirement and survivor-benefit provisions, and passed 39-0 after questions about whether it affected PERA’s unfunded liability; sponsors said it did not. House Bill 38 expanded insurance coverage for powered mobility devices and prosthetics, including coverage for batteries and in-state provider requirements, and passed 38-0. House Bill 256 expanded cardiac emergency response planning and AED requirements to athletic activities and schools, including private schools on a phased-in basis, and was debated over cost and scope before passing. House Bill 20, which would allow Native American designation on driver’s licenses and IDs, prompted extended discussion about tribal support, documentation, and possible profiling concerns; the transcript cuts off before final disposition of that bill.

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• What was the other capital requests that you had for the hospital? Mr.
• appropriation that doesn't seem to be moving.
• There's a similar appropriation last year.
• On page two, just as a reminder, on line 20, you appropriated...
• This would leave $10 million in this appropriation.

Bills: SB152, SB145, SB190, HB247

Keywords: telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion, rural internet, broadband infrastructure, eligible telecommunications carrier, ETC, tribal consent

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• So we're going to appropriate $1.1 million. And we're going to hire 10-11 employees. Is that right?
• So, the particular money for this program is appropriated Just for to fund that position.
• And then the funding that is requested could be used to expand the program to reduce the wait time to
• Yes, and you'll note the original Bill, while it was written differently, did have an appropriation request
• I know you're shocked, but I looked this up, and there is 124 Pieces of legislation that have been passed

Bills: HB2993, HB3850, HB3595, HB3763, HB3760

Keywords: rural law enforcement, grant fund, public safety, financial assistance, coordination districts, grant funding, law enforcement coordinators, municipal assistance, education, inmates, literacy, high school equivalency, Department of Corrections, parole, rehabilitation, HB3595, Safer Counties Revolving Fund, Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, county grants, traffic barrier equipment

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• But the legislation actually allows, in the second year after this legislation would pass, to move the
• Since I would request that you have a more objective individual peer requesting lesser audits.
• So on the big sheet, they are requesting, the executive is requesting a full $200 million that related
• Line 61 was an executive request. They are—it was going back and forth on what they... Request.
• it was not requested.

Bills: SB152, SB145, SB190, HB247

Keywords: telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion, rural internet, broadband infrastructure, eligible telecommunications carrier, ETC, tribal consent

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• Chairman, may I request a solo, please? Do I have any questions?
• It's strictly tied to how we handle legislative apportionment here in Oklahoma.
• For instance, if you look at the language part of the instructions, they are to request from federal
• And I think what this syncs with with this bill we're going to continue to lose legislators.
• House thro 3345 is a request bill from the department.

Bills: HB2993, HB3850, HB3595, HB3763, HB3760

Keywords: rural law enforcement, grant fund, public safety, financial assistance, coordination districts, grant funding, law enforcement coordinators, municipal assistance, education, inmates, literacy, high school equivalency, Department of Corrections, parole, rehabilitation, HB3595, Safer Counties Revolving Fund, Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, county grants, traffic barrier equipment

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• Under the Gambling Act, the legislative authority of a local government may provide for the taxing of
• For the record, Mealintai, I have the honor to represent the 41st Legislative District.
• The third thing is that its context-appropriate term language is vague and invites inconsistency.
• The bill provides an explicit exception for emergency contact information to appropriate authorities
• It would mean that your listings of yourself as a legislator would probably be in jeopardy.

Bills: HB2447, HB1364, HB2632, HB2637, HB2520, HB2235, HB2401, HB2574

Keywords: shark conservation, marine life, state symbol, ecological importance, biodiversity, bingo, raffles, charity, nonprofit, amusement games, revenue threshold, licensing, fundraising, citizenship, immigration, terminology, rights, legal status, public records, public disclosure

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• Good morning, Chair, members of the committee, and distinguished legislators.
• This legislation is pro-veteran, pro-law enforcement, and pro-Arizona.
• This legislation is pro-veteran, pro-law enforcement, and pro-Arizona.
• Finally, the bill appropriates $500,000.
• It will be specified by the time this bill comes to appropriations.

Bills: SB1020, SB1107, SB1117, SB1160, SB1216, SB1308

Keywords: special plates, Arizona Space Commission, transportation, funding, space exploration, peace officer certification, police certification, law enforcement licensing, Arizona POST, peace officer standards and training, military police, veterans, honorably discharged, veteran hiring, abbreviated academy, law enforcement recruitment, public safety, community policing, background investigation, psychological fitness

Bills: HB 4, HB 1, HB 2, HB 18, HB 19, HB 20

Keywords: appropriations, funding, budget, state finance, public services, public education, teacher compensation, certification, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, rural health, hospital funding, healthcare access, mental health services, financial stability

Bills: HB 4, HB 1, HB 2, HB 18, HB 19, HB 20

Keywords: appropriations, funding, budget, state finance, public services, public education, teacher compensation, certification, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, rural health, hospital funding, healthcare access, mental health services, financial stability

Bills: HB 1, HB 2, HB 18, HB 19, HB 20, HB 4

Keywords: appropriations, funding, budget, state finance, public services, public education, teacher compensation, certification, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, rural health, hospital funding, healthcare access, mental health services, financial stability

Bills: HB236, HB236

Keywords: HB236, Baldwin County, Board of Equalization, per diem, supplemental compensation, county board, ad valorem tax, property tax appeal, tax assessment, mileage reimbursement, Consumer Price Index, CPI adjustment, local legislation, equalization board, taxpayer protests, property inspection, county revenue, education appropriations, supplemental appropriation, Education Trust Fund