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• I'm Glenda Beasley on behalf of Seed Consulting, which is the company that conducted the genetic testing
• However, the genetic testing we conducted in December last year, as you know, in Galveston and Kemah,

Bills: HB1958 , HB2031 , HB2879 , HB3285 , HB3995 , HB4487 , HB4558 , HB4560 , HB4876 , HB4899 , HB5212 , HB5317 , HB5543 , HB5567 , SB1333

Committee: House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Keywords: firearm possession, tenant rights, landlord regulations, civil penalties, property code, justified use of force, deadly force, property rights, home defense, smart devices, data privacy, personal data collection, user consent, mobile application, data transparency, HOA, property owners association, property owners' association, Texas Property Code, Chapter 202

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• HB 4377 by Villalobos, relating to preventing the retention of certain genetic material and genetic information

Bills: HJR4 , HJR6 , HB195 , HB 13 , HB143 , HB135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax

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• You know, we need to get over the stigma that math is genetically...
• Yeah, I'd have people say, "Well, my mom's not good at math either," like it was genetically...

Committee: Senate Senate Education

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• they would be concerned to try not to have unnecessary coverage losses because it affects their viability
• 00:53:56.960><c> it</c><00:53:57.200><c> affects</c><00:53:57.599><c> their</c><00:53:57.839><c> viability
• ,</c><00:53:58.720><c> you</c> because it affects their viability, you because it affects their viability
• I also am concerned that for the viability of the overall managed care program, where we pick up 50%
• </c><01:25:17.840><c> of</c> concerned that um for the viability of concerned that um for the viability

Committee: House Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs

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• families don't have to feel the pain of losing a child to MLD, with the ascendency of gene therapy and genetic

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• Little bit easier with whatever process on the viability that he comes out with, with this money that

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 802, which would create a conservation fund for watershed restoration. Representative Sawyer offered and adopted an amendment changing the bill’s authorship from Representative McMakin to himself, then moved to voluntarily defer the bill, and the committee agreed without objection. The main discussion centered on House Bill 665 by Representative Mack, which would prohibit hoop nets and seines in North Pass and Pass Manchac from Interstate 55 to Lake Pontchartrain. Mack and several local residents testified that summer fish kills and dead catfish floating in the passes have become a recurring problem for camp owners, boaters, and recreational anglers, and that hoop nets are being left too long or improperly handled. Commercial fishermen and Department of Wildlife and Fisheries staff responded that catfish die-offs can also result from low dissolved oxygen in hot weather, that passive gear is already subject to tagging and 24-hour checking rules, and that enforcement against wasting fish and trespass already exists. After testimony, the committee adopted an amendment narrowing the ban to May 1 through August 31 and adding a repeal date of August 1, 2028, then reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard House Bill 835 by Representative Schamerhorn, which creates a charter guide wildlife management area access permit. Wildlife and Fisheries explained the bill would let charter captains buy a permit to cover passengers on WMAs, treating the trip as a recreational access service rather than retained commercial harvest. Some members raised concerns about commercialization of WMAs and possible impacts on local anglers, but the department said the commission had already changed rules to allow charter fishing on WMAs under certain conditions. The committee rejected opposition and reported the bill favorably by a 10-6 vote. Finally, the committee began considering oil and gas measures. House Bill 637 by Representative Landry would make technical adjustments to oil field site restoration fee rates so they align with severance tax changes; it was reported favorably. House Bill 596 by Representative McCormick would create an inactive well fee assessment credit to encourage operators to plug wells rather than let them become orphaned. McCormick said the credit would offset fees for operators who plug wells, while members questioned whether the proposal would reduce state revenue and whether operators already have an obligation to cap inactive wells. Discussion on HB 596 was ongoing when the transcript ended.

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• We're all different and our biologies are different, our genetics are different, and so I think it's
• And that’s probably primarily a genetic thing, but how do we determine who’s susceptible to that?
• I've been on the genetic research side and the R&D side of the fiber projects for a couple of years now
• He got a genetic test that revealed that the only medication that could help him would be Clozapine.
• I have a genetic hereditary... ...connective tissue disease called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

Bills: HB5

Committee: House Public Health

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• This is a non-invasive genetic tagging method that samples hatchery broodstock DNA to assign age and
• significant progress on implementation of PBT monitoring, including collection of tissue samples for genetic
• This is where you start to look at genetic manipulations of kelp that is perhaps better able to withstand
• Is there any associated problem with too much kelp if you go that route, where you have genetically altered

Committee: House Joint Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture

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• I knew the genetic variability, but I realized, oh my gosh, we are all so different.
• I knew the genetic variability, but I realized, oh my gosh, we are all so different.
• addiction as a treatable chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics
• addiction as a treatable chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics

Committee: House Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Task Force

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• into the overall business plan to make sure that the insurer, the carrier, has long-term financial viability
• the carrier has long-term uh the insurer the carrier has long-term uh Financial<02:38:04.560><c> viability
• so</c><02:38:05.800><c> in</c><02:38:05.960><c> fulfilling</c><02:38:06.399><c> its</c> Financial viability
• so in fulfilling its Financial viability so in fulfilling its obligations<02:38:07.240><c> with</c><
• I tried everything we could to help Matthew: therapy, several medications, neurological testing, genetic

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

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• align our responsibilities with the resources necessary to ensure safety, resilience, and long-term viability
• align our responsibilities with the resources necessary to ensure safety, resilience, and long-term viability

Summary: The Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Audits met on June 17 for informational presentations. The Department of Administrative Services, through Chief Audit Executive Eli Ritchie, gave an overview of statewide internal audit requirements and the fiscal year 2025 report. He explained the difference between internal and external audit, described Oregon’s statutory and rule-based internal audit structure, and reported that 30 agencies had internal audit functions, with most meeting required standards. He said 73 audits and 49 advisory/consulting engagements were completed statewide, with strong compliance overall, though a few agencies were rebuilding audit committees after vacancies. No committee questions were raised after the presentation. The Secretary of State’s Audits Division then presented its Government Waste Hotline annual report. Director Steve Bergman and audit manager Olivia Rekhed described changes made to align the hotline with statute, including renaming it the Government Waste Hotline, creating a review panel, improving anonymity protections, removing fraud reporting from the hotline’s scope, and adjusting reporting timelines. They said hotline volume increased modestly in 2025, most reports were referred elsewhere or closed for insufficient evidence, and two reports were substantiated, including questioned costs of about $856 for personal use of a state vehicle and about $2.9 million tied to the Preschool Promise program. Committee members asked about hotline staffing, cost, anonymity, and follow-up on findings; staff said the hotline is lightly resourced, uses a contracted intake service, and referrals or recommendations are followed up through management letters and later reviews. The committee also heard an audit of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s safety inspections and asset tracking. The Secretary of State’s office reported that OPRD had not consistently conducted or documented quarterly OSHA safety inspections and had incomplete asset records, including missing acquisition dates and costs for many assets. The audit made eight recommendations covering safety inspection policies, asset management guidance, tagging, reconciliations, disposition controls, training, and a new asset management system; OPRD agreed to all recommendations. OPRD officials said they had already begun training staff, improving inspection procedures, and working toward a replacement asset system, while noting operational challenges from a large, dispersed park system and manual processes. Committee members asked about what kinds of assets are tracked, how tagging works, whether items were actually being lost, and how much tracking is necessary for low-value tools; OPRD said the main issue was inconsistent classification and documentation rather than widespread loss. The meeting ended with no votes or formal actions taken.

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• This is really about the viability as we go forward because we're projecting that when we get up to the
• , and then the $1.5 million per year that we're here, that's really about how do we maintain the viability

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

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• And while we understand where Parkinson's comes from to a certain degree, it has a genetic component,
• And while we understand where Parkinson's comes from to a certain degree, it has a genetic component,
• And while we understand where Parkinson's comes from to a certain degree, it has a genetic component,
• I do not have any genetic factors for Parkinson's disease.
• genetic factors for Parkinson's disease.<00:09:33.120><c> My</c><00:09:33.360><c> doctors</c><00:09:

Bills: HF3965 , HF3704 , HF3260 , HF3718

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: pesticide, agriculture, environmental protection, health risks, chemical safety, local agriculture, insecticides, pollinators, seeds, environmental health, neonicotinoids, systemic insecticides, civil penalties, pest management, land trends, report, appropriation, farmers, veterinary medicine, veterinary technology

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• workers and has put forward a proposal to comprehensively reform the program to ensure its long-term viability
• This provision is necessary to reduce liabilities and ensure long-term viability of the program.
• With these comprehensive reforms, California will be able to ensure the ongoing viability and long-term

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• seem to focus the study first and foremost, maybe not exclusively, but pretty close, on biological viability
• Santa Barbara study, which does an excellent job of already examining a lot of the... ...biological viability
• questions around conflict risk, that is, you know, attacks, but also public safety issues, economic viability

Committee: Senate Natural Resources and Water

Summary: The committee heard SB 872, which would direct $300 million annually for 20 years to repair Central Valley subsidence damage and Delta levees to protect State Water Project deliveries. The author and supporters said the bill is needed to safeguard water for 27 million Californians, prevent threats to life and billions in infrastructure, and address long-standing levee and canal vulnerabilities. Testimony in support came from Restore the Delta, the Central Coast Water Authority, and a broad coalition of water agencies, environmental groups, local governments, and business interests; one organization, the California Chamber of Commerce, supported if amended to include federal conveyance infrastructure. No opposition witnesses appeared. Members from both parties praised the bipartisan coalition and discussed funding, beneficiary-pays concerns, and the need to prioritize water infrastructure. The committee voted 5-0 to pass SB 872 as amended to Appropriations, with the bill placed on call. The committee then heard SB 1305, a study bill on the feasibility of reintroducing the California grizzly bear. The author and tribal co-sponsors framed the measure as a science-based, consultation-driven roadmap that would not authorize reintroduction but would evaluate habitat, impacts, and implementation. Supporters, including tribal representatives, conservation groups, and animal welfare organizations, emphasized the grizzly’s cultural significance, ecological role, and the value of planning for coexistence. Opposition came from retired and current law enforcement, county officials, ranching and hunting groups, and rural representatives, who raised public safety, staffing, livestock, and wildlife-management concerns, arguing the Department of Fish and Wildlife lacks resources for another apex predator. Committee members debated whether risk, public safety, local control, and potential reintroduction areas should be addressed earlier in the process. The author agreed to consider amendments on those points and on funding and local authority. The committee voted 4-1 to pass SB 1305 as amended to Appropriations, with the bill held on call. The committee also heard SB 1079, which would create a Cal Fire Fire Innovation Unit to identify firefighter needs, test new technologies, and speed deployment of successful wildfire tools. The author said the bill would formalize a pipeline from pilot projects to statewide use and build on existing Cal Fire technology efforts. Support came from Megafire Action, Fireworks, Aurora Tech, and the Orange County Fire Authority; the California Association of Realtors supported if amended to allow nonprofits to administer grants directly to homeowners. With no opposition testimony, the bill was moved on a 2-0 vote and held on call pending additional members. The committee later took up SB 997, a district bill for the North Fork Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency that would grant lien authority so it can enforce groundwater fees and sustainability plan requirements without relying on civil litigation. Support came from water contractors, rural counties, and county associations; members discussed whether similar authority should be extended to other GSAs. The bill was moved on a 2-0 vote to Judiciary and held on call.

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• further coordination between the Department of Ecology and local solid waste programs on cost and viability
• further coordination between the Department of Ecology and local solid waste programs on cost and viability
• It is a serious threat to their viability.

Bills: HB2439 , HB2483 , HB2400

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Business

Keywords: public health, tobacco regulation, smoking cessation, vapor products, health policy, youth prevention, data broker, registry, consumer protection, privacy, data regulation, social media, content creation, online platforms, digital marketing, user-generated content

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• He said that exploring the viability of graywater reuse and rainwater harvesting through this commission
• We support the Mass Ready Act's major investments in food security, farmland protection, and farm viability
• grow my farm in size to a level that will support my family, and this tractor was critical to the viability

Bills: S2542

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets

Keywords: climate resilience, resilience bond bill, environmental bond, infrastructure spending, flood control, coastal resilience, PFAS, clean water, wetlands, nature-based solutions, housing permitting, flood disclosure, land conservation, biodiversity, forest reserves, municipal vulnerability preparedness, MVP grant program, food security, agricultural resilience, solid waste

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• We do share some of Cyrus's concerns. about the viability and the financial viability of the advanced
• To conclude, this bill intends to ensure the viability of the energy-proving ground on Rellis campus,

Bills: SB1468 , SB1612 , SB1789 , SB2530 , SB2571 , SB2717 , SB2967

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

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• against under Title VI or Title VII on various bases, you know, race, religion, national origin, genetic
• People should not be put upon by their race, genetic characteristics.
• People should not be put upon by their race, genetic heritage, or even necessarily where they live, though

Summary: The House first established a quorum after introductions of special guests, then moved to bills for perfection. House Bill 2016, concerning anti-Semitism in Missouri schools, colleges, and universities, drew extensive debate. The sponsor said the bill would require educational institutions to adopt non-discriminatory policies protecting Jewish students from harassment and intimidation, use the IHRA definition as a guide, and preserve First Amendment rights. A Pulaski County member offered and secured adoption of an amendment clarifying that protected political, religious, and expressive speech would not be reported, cataloged, or used to create records. Supporters said the bill was needed because of rising anti-Semitic incidents and student safety concerns; opponents argued it singled out one group, could chill discussion of Israel and Palestine, and created a reporting hierarchy. The chamber ultimately adopted the amendment and then ordered the bill perfected and printed. House Bill 2384, a housing and building-code measure, was then taken up. The sponsor said it was aimed at reducing housing costs by rolling back energy-code mandates to 2009 standards, setting clearer permitting timelines, and allowing certain multifamily buildings to use a single staircase. Supporters framed it as a response to Missouri’s housing shortage and rising home prices, while opponents criticized the bill as preempting local control, especially in Kansas City and other municipalities that had adopted newer codes. A Pulaski County amendment was adopted to reduce the number of required hard copies of municipal ordinance books when ordinances are available online. After debate over energy efficiency, safety, and local authority, the House moved the previous question, then adopted the committee substitute and ordered the bill perfected and printed. House Bill 1766, dealing with personal property tax and Hancock limitations, was also perfected and printed. The sponsor said the bill would treat personal property tax growth more like real property under Hancock-style limits, arguing that rapid increases in vehicle values had created windfalls for political subdivisions. Members questioned whether the change would reduce local revenue needed for schools and other services, while supporters said it would protect taxpayers and still allow growth. The House then took up House Joint Resolution 154, which would place a Medicaid work requirement in the Missouri Constitution by mirroring federal policy. The sponsor said it would require able-bodied adults ages 19 to 64 to work, volunteer, attend school, or participate in a work program for 80 hours a month to remain eligible. Opponents raised concerns about administrative burden, documentation requirements, and the impact on vulnerable recipients, while supporters argued the measure should be made permanent through the constitution. The transcript cuts off during that debate, before final action on the resolution is shown.

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• against under Title VI or Title VII on various bases, you know, race, religion, national origin, genetic
• People should not be put upon by their race, genetic characteristics.
• People should not be put upon by their race, genetic heritage, or even necessarily where they live, though

Summary: The House first established a quorum after several members were absent, then moved into bills for perfection. House Bill 261, dealing with anti-Semitism in public schools and higher education, drew extensive debate. The sponsor described rising anti-Jewish incidents and said the bill would require educational institutions to adopt nondiscriminatory policies, use the IHRA definition as a guide, and treat failures to address harassment as Title VI issues. An amendment from the gentleman from Pulaski was adopted to clarify that protected First Amendment speech, religious expression, and political viewpoints would not be reported or cataloged. Supporters said the bill was needed to protect Jewish students; opponents argued it singled out one group, could chill speech about Israel and Palestine, and created unequal reporting requirements. The House ultimately ordered the bill perfected and printed as amended. The chamber then took up House Bill 2384 on housing affordability and building codes. The sponsor said the bill would lower housing costs by rolling back energy-code mandates to 2009 standards, setting clearer permitting timelines, and allowing certain multifamily buildings to use a single staircase. Supporters argued current codes raise costs, discourage builders, and contribute to Missouri’s housing shortage. Opponents raised concerns about local control, preemption of municipal energy standards, and public safety, especially the single-stair provision; the sponsor responded that the design has been used safely in other states and cities. A Pulaski amendment requiring municipalities with online ordinances to keep only one hard copy available was adopted, and after debate the previous question was moved and approved. The House then adopted the committee substitute and ordered the bill perfected and printed. House Bill 1766, addressing personal property tax, was also perfected and printed. The sponsor said the bill would apply Hancock/CPI-style tax limitations to personal property tax growth, arguing that rapidly rising vehicle values had created a windfall for political subdivisions and unfairly increased taxpayer burdens. Supporters said the bill would slow growth without eliminating it, while opponents argued local governments need revenue to keep up with inflation and that the measure would reduce resources for schools and other services. Finally, the House began consideration of House Joint Resolution 154, which would place into the Missouri Constitution a Medicaid work requirement mirroring federal policy. The sponsor said adults ages 19 to 64 would need to work, volunteer, participate in a work program, or attend school for 80 hours a month to remain eligible, and the discussion began with questions about whether the constitutional change was necessary and how documentation requirements would work.