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• We use them to fund the state reinsurance pool.
• We use them to fund the state reinsurance pool.
• New Hampshire Health Plan used to be the organization that ran our high-risk pool, and now it handles
• there's there's no one assuming the risk there's there's no one assuming the risk on<01:03:38.039
• insurers that are assuming the risk insurers that are assuming the risk there's<01:03:41.559>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• for everyone outside of the Children's Protection Zone is $2,500 per day or $10,000 per day if the risk
• The current limits, as he stated correctly, are $2,500 a day or $10,000 a day if the risk to health,
• , pooling, and homingling.
• Chair and Representative Murphy, that's not a change to the definition of the word pool.
• That has been pulled up to the top to say 'pool' or 'common source of supply' means.

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• And we are concerned that that creates a dynamic that puts the students at risk.
• ... ...schools very well rather than risking closure.
• where everybody pays the same thing, regardless of the individual risks that they may have.
• First, aligning BPP oversight to institutional risk.
• receiving as much attention as high-risk, lower-quality institutions.

Summary: The joint Sunset Review Oversight Hearing focused on the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) and its reauthorization, operations, enforcement, fiscal condition, and student protections. Committee leaders and DCA officials praised the Bureau’s recent improvements in data systems, licensing, inspections, and enforcement, while noting the Bureau’s role has become more important as federal higher education oversight weakens. Bureau Chief Deborah Cochran said the agency has met its inspection mandate for the first time since the law was enacted, increased citations and disciplinary actions, reduced pending complaints, and used data tools to identify risk and monitor institutions more effectively. A major portion of the hearing centered on student harm, especially school closures, transcript access, predatory recruiting, and the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF). Members asked how the Bureau protects students when schools close, whether bad actors can reopen under new entities, and whether enforcement tools are strong enough. Cochran said the Bureau can cite, fine, place schools on probation, revoke licenses, and order refunds, but it is seeking new authority to deny approval to operators who previously closed schools improperly or failed to refund students. She also said the Bureau is tracking ownership data and is concerned about institutions targeting immigrant and visa students. On STRF, Cochran explained that the fund is currently healthy, assessments are at zero because the balance is above the statutory target, and the Bureau paid about 1,100 claims totaling roughly $17 million over the last four years. Several members questioned the fairness of the assessment structure and discussed alternatives such as surety bonds, but the Bureau said STRF is working well and no change is needed at this time. Fee increases and the Bureau’s structural deficit were another major topic. Cochran said the Bureau reduced costs by eliminating positions, streamlining inspections, improving data analysis, and shifting some student-relief costs to STRF, but that legislative action is still needed to address the deficit. She said the proposed fees were based on workload analyses and that application fees generally match service costs, while annual fees are designed to cover most of the Bureau’s revenue needs. Some members and stakeholders criticized the proposed increases as too high, especially for out-of-state registration and campus fees, while others argued the Bureau needs sufficient resources to regulate effectively. Public commenters from private schools, Northeastern University, San Joaquin Valley College/Carrington College, and TICAS generally supported the Bureau’s mission and reauthorization, but urged changes such as risk-based oversight, better transcript protections, stronger limits on repeated provisional approvals, and more targeted fee and STRF reforms. No votes were taken, and the hearing ended with no formal action beyond discussion and receipt of testimony.

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• Studying ways to reduce wildfire risk in high-risk areas of the state will help policymakers identify
• Study regarding insurance risk in high-risk wildfire areas of the state. Repeal 2.
• It's going to be subsidizing high risk at the cost of low risk, you know, people that have chosen not
• The CSD pool has 55 fire districts, The CSD pool has 55 fire districts, which provides work comp for
• Olympic size swimming pools.

Keywords: 981, all

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• Uh there's<00:20:13.120> a<00:20:13.360> tractor<00:20:13.919> pool,<00:20:14.320
• > farland<00:20:14.799> truck there's a tractor pool, farland truck there's a tractor pool
• , farland truck pool.<00:20:15.840> Uh<00:20:16.400> it'll<00:20:16.720> be<00:20
• 17.280> sold<00:20:17.679> out<00:20:17.919> venue<00:20:18.480> again pool
• Uh it'll be sold out venue again pool.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a roll call establishing a quorum, and approval of the previous day’s journal. The House clerk then informed the Senate that the House had passed House Bills 49 and 470 and requested concurrence. The clerk also read the second-reading calendar, which included Senate Bills 45, 98, 118, 145, 153, 155, 158, and 160, all of which were sent to the Rules Committee. Committee reports placed several bills on the calendar, including SB 69, 56, 72, 57, 172, 9, 141, and 110, with various committee substitutes and title amendments noted. The Rules Committee later posted those bills for the next day’s regular orders, and the Committee on Committees made several referrals, including SB 41 to Appropriations and Revenue; SBs 124 and 152 to Education; SBs 125, 138, 162, and 170 to Judiciary; SJR 90 to Transportation; SBs 47, 104, and 159 to Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection; and Senate Resolutions 85 through 89 to the floor. During floor business, members filed amendments and co-sponsorship requests, including amendments to SB 39 and SB 110 and co-sponsorships for bills such as SB 98, SB 172, SB 63, SB 135, SB 179, and SB 169. Senators also made several announcements and remarks, including notice of upcoming committee meetings, a reception for working families, the National Farm Machinery Show, and concerns about coal, energy affordability, and a constituent’s high utility bill. One senator called up Senate Resolution 82 for the next day, and the chamber adopted Senate Resolution 84, honoring Harriet Thompson of Winchester for her service to the Clark County Republican Women’s Club and the Republican Party. New legislation was introduced, including SB 180 on property valuation, SB 184 on education reporting, SBs 185-187 on branch budget recommendations and branch budget bills, SB 188 on railroad safety, and SCR 96 to reestablish the disaster prevention and resiliency task force. No floor votes were taken on the bills themselves during this meeting beyond the adoption of SR 84. The Senate then recessed for committee meetings, returned, and adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

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• You know, at the pool this year we have international pool and spa rules that were adopted 5 years ago
• We have pool rules that are in the regulation.
• So is extreme heat a risk to children?
• risks when you go to places around water.
• What's the risk of taking the wrong dosage of ivermectin?

Bills: HB 265, HB25

Keywords: youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting, child neglect, mandatory reporting, background check, criminal history check, sex offender registry, CPR training, first aid, public health, child protection, camp operator, camp counselor, Health and Safety Code

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• We had a high-risk pool that was working well.
• We had a high<00:57:33.000> risk<00:57:33.360> pool<00:57:33.800> that<00:57:33.960
• <00:57:35.000> We high risk pool that was working well.
• We high risk pool that was working well.
• small pools that can't pay for the risk small pools that can't pay for the risk or<01:06:47.120>

Bills: HF3766, HF3972, HF3437, HF4118

Keywords: travel insurance, regulation, insurance licensing, consumer protection, travel assistance, short-term rental, vacation rental, home sharing, rental marketplace, online platform, property damage guarantee, damage waiver, reimbursement insurance, insurance regulation, commerce department, platform user, Airbnb, Vrbo, host protection, rental home marketplace

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• Without it, we risk losing up to $140 million in potential tax revenues and potentially more in future
• Without it, we risk losing up to $140 million in potential tax revenues and potentially more in future
• and that's what your prizes are the pool and that's what your prizes are based<00:47:07.000> out<
• Certainly, as it exists now, the pool of applicants is limited, and that was a law passed during the
• of applicants is limited and the pool of applicants is limited and that<00:59:43.599> was<00:

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And so of that pool, 34% of them involved false confessions.
• And so of that pool, 34% of them involved false confessions.
• And so of that pool, 34% of them involved false confessions.
• And so of that pool, 34% of them involved false confessions.
• And so of that pool, 34% of them involved false confessions.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:09 State of the Judiciary: 00:02:33 The Corrections - KCTCS Reentry Program: 00:49:44 Update on 2022 RS SB 90: 01:27:49, 958, all

Summary: The Juvenile Justice Oversight Council met with a quorum, approved the October 8, 2025 minutes, and welcomed guests including Marshall County Attorney Jason Darnall. The main topic was juvenile interrogation, with a presentation from Kentucky Youth Advocates by Courtney Downs and Shannon Moody. They said their organization is supporting a 2026 Blueprint priority requiring children to consult with an attorney before waiving Miranda rights, and they emphasized research on adolescent brain development, susceptibility to peer pressure and impulsive decision-making, and the risk of false confessions. They cited National Registry of Exonerations data showing high rates of false confessions among exonerated youth, especially younger children, and described approaches in other states such as Maryland’s Child Interrogation Protection Act, Indiana’s statute allowing certain adults to waive rights in some circumstances, and laws in other states requiring recording of interrogations or limiting deceptive tactics. Members asked about trauma and adverse childhood experiences, whether the proposal would require attorney consultation in every juvenile interview, whether parents could instead be the ones consulted, and how such a rule would affect law enforcement investigations and juvenile accountability. Senator Carroll and others raised concerns about feasibility, delays, and whether juveniles might avoid accountability if attorneys are required before questioning. The presenters responded that they were focused on ensuring children understand their legal rights, that some states use age- or offense-based limits, and that parent consultation is another model used elsewhere, though they said a lawyer is best suited to explain legal rights and process. Members also discussed the role of the Department of Public Advocacy and whether legislative action or court decisions should address the issue. The council did not take final action on the policy, but requested additional materials, including the text of laws from Maryland, Indiana, and North Carolina, for further review.

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• Each community has its own amenities—pools, parks, tennis courts, clubhouses, etc.
• Most members want to elect a board to pay their dues, enjoy the pool, and call it a day.
• Their investment becomes at a greater risk.
• I have a 2024 allocation that is in the at-risk pool. It includes free land.
• So I am speaking on the bill, but I do ask you to exempt the at-risk set-aside.

Bills: SB434, SB844, SB898, SB1177, SB1214, SB1454, SB1920, SB1927, SB1935, SB1965, SB2010, SB2046, SB2068, SB2073, SB2183, SB2260, SB3034, SB907

Keywords: SB 434, Harris County Hospital District, hospital district police, peace officers, commissioned officers, law enforcement authority, Health and Safety Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, public safety, hospital security, county hospital district, local government, Texas criminal procedure, district police, armed security, SB 898, low income housing tax credits, LIHTC, affordable housing, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

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• I'm just trying to understand more about the pool—how many members are in that pool, and would there
• Arsenio Garduño, who's in charge of risk and collateral.
• And then just taking the risk. and the risk management and putting that into statute as opposed to maybe
• I'd like to know what that looks like in terms of risk versus stability, Mr. Chair.
• We're talking about risk. There's a difference between risk and calculated risk.

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• Pool forward Gracie Pool and<00:18:57.800> Nate<00:18:58.640> Oilau.
• <00:22:26.840> Poole, sexuality with their faith. Ms. Poole, sexuality with their faith.
• Conversion therapy risk to patients.
• <01:37:15.520> of desert or a community at risk of desert or a community at risk of becoming
• future would you risk for your child?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• investment earnings for that pool A. investment earnings for that pool A.
• That is invested in pool A. It there. That is invested in pool A.
• It is invested in pool A. it be spent. It is invested in pool A.
• It's invested in pool A.
• Pool A account.

Keywords: 916, all

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• The substitute teacher pool allows them to call on that substitute pool, get a person in a classroom,
• The substitute<00:20:37.760> teacher<00:20:38.159> pool<00:20:38.559> allows<00:
• pool, get a call on that substitute pool, get a person<00:20:42.640> in<00:20:42.799> a
• There's a lot of liability and risk involved in being in child care, and some employers just say, not
• there's a lot of liability and risk there's a lot of liability and risk involved<00:32:28.559>

Keywords: Public Health and Welfare - Room 216, 21 January, 2026; 3:30 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 3, a certificate-of-need measure that had passed last year but was vetoed by the governor because of one objectionable provision. The chair explained that the House had just passed the bill unanimously and urged quick Senate action so it could be sent to the governor again. He said the bill is intended to restore the prior law, with the main policy focus on rural hospitals and other future certificate-of-need changes. A question was raised about language affecting the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s academic exemption; the chair said the intent was to preserve the teaching hospital’s core exemption around its main campus while requiring certificate-of-need review for facilities it operates elsewhere, and the committee then voted title sufficient, due pass. The committee then considered Senate Bill 2476, requested by the Board of Pharmacy. Senator Hill explained that it would let licensed pharmacists self-report substance abuse or mental health issues and enter treatment before disciplinary action, similar to programs already available for nurses and with comparable provisions for physicians and dentists. Board representatives said participants would have to stop practicing until cleared, and that failure to comply would trigger discipline; the bill was described as an alternative to professional discipline, not immunity from criminal law. After questions about definitions and how many times a person could use the program, the committee voted title sufficient, due pass. The meeting concluded with an informational presentation from Mr. Anderson on child care funding and program operations. He said the state used ARPA funds during the pandemic to support child care certificates and providers, but those funds were exhausted, leading to a pause and a waiting list of about 20,000 families; the program currently serves about 18,000 children. He said the department is continuing $15 million in state support, is converting 30% of the TANF state assistance grant to child care, and is exploring additional TANF direct-assistance options, though cautiously because the state has not done that before. He also discussed child care tax credits, employer-based child care, and efforts to expand capacity through provider support and technical assistance.

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• <00:12:59.040> You've pooled investment vehicle. You've pooled investment vehicle.
• Could you talk about the risk up.
• But so what we did is we started next with a risk assessment. What is the risk to the business?
• How do we understand that risk?
• the risk. the risk.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The meeting opened with roll call, confirmation of a quorum, and approval of the April 6 and May 4 minutes, with minor corrections noted to the May minutes. The main presentation came from JD of Link Network, introduced by Dan Cohen, who described Link’s work with crypto.com and other market participants on tokenized money market funds and real-time settlement for institutional clients. JD gave a detailed history of his earlier work developing the Arca U.S. Treasury Fund and ArCoin, emphasizing that the project was built within existing SEC and 1940 Act frameworks and was intended to use blockchain technology for a traditional asset rather than create a crypto product. He said the effort involved years of discussions with the SEC, multiple custodians, and partners such as U.S. Bank, T-Zero Securities, and Tassat, and that the model eventually led to Link’s settlement system. He highlighted concerns that shaped the design, including regulatory compliance, privacy for institutional users, and the need to bridge traditional banking hours with 24/7 digital asset markets. The presentation also described Link’s features, including segregated and bankruptcy-remote fund structures, tokenized deposit and treasury fund settlement, and “yield in transit,” which allows interest to accrue and be distributed daily down to a two-second block. JD said the platform is being expanded for use cases such as exchange liquidity, cross-border capital movement, off-exchange collateral, stablecoin bridging, treasury management, and peer-to-peer settlement. He closed by posing policy questions for the commission about the use cases for stablecoins versus tokenized money market funds in New Hampshire and whether the state could issue or administer a security-based program with appropriate compliance controls.

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• many autistic individuals want to do to a sensory-sensitive and community barriers, putting them at risk
• attractive to water, and many of them do not know whether it's a river or whether it's a swimming pool
• putting them at risk of drawing an<00:02:24.519> injury<00:02:25.280> or<00:02:25.599>
• and stormwater retention areas that are already fenced and pose little risk to renters.
• <00:37:11.200> supporting children and adult at risk supporting children and adult at risk

Keywords: 1183, house

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• intended to support students who are underrepresented in postsecondary education or who may be at risk
• By establishing that, for purposes of identifying a student as at-risk, local educational agencies must
• This proposal ultimately aims to avoid the risk of over-identification for our youngest learners.
• This proposal ultimately aims to avoid the risk of over-identification for our youngest learners.
• doing, is also inappropriate, as that limits the time to notify parents and guardians of potential risk

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• at an increased risk of neg negative<00:40:16.200> immigration<00:40:16.680> consequences<
• will spread the risk for everyone, resulting in lower premiums.
• Even the best data suggests that for newborns, the MMR vaccine rate is at 93%. pool will spread the risk
• for everyone pool will spread the risk for everyone resulting<00:50:21.160> in<00:50:21.319><
• <00:52:21.799> of premiums medical care cost and risk of premiums medical care cost and risk

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House File 16, and the chair moved the bill with a recommendation that it be re-referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations. Representative Rymer said the bill would require reporting to ICE when an illegal immigrant is arrested on suspicion of a violent crime, even if the county attorney does not prosecute, and would bar state and local entities from blocking federal immigration enforcement. He described the bill as narrowly focused on serious offenses such as murder, assault, robbery, kidnapping, and criminal sexual conduct, and said it was intended to improve communication with federal authorities about dangerous offenders. Supporters argued the bill would improve public safety and cooperation with federal law enforcement. David Zimmer, a former local law enforcement official, said cooperation with ICE is consistent with law enforcement practice and helps with information-sharing, warrants, consulate notifications, and locating individuals. Several other supporters, including a crime victim family member and a security officer, said the bill would help identify dangerous criminals and protect communities. Opponents said the bill would reduce trust in local law enforcement and discourage victims and witnesses from reporting crimes. Testifiers from the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, The Advocates for Human Rights, Violence Free Minnesota, the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, the Northstar Alliance, the City of Minneapolis, and others said mandatory ICE notification could deter domestic violence and trafficking victims from seeking help, harm due process, and undermine community safety. Some also warned it would interfere with local separation policies, burden local agencies, and have negative economic and civil rights impacts. The committee also heard emotional testimony from individuals describing domestic abuse and immigration-related fears, and from family members of a murder victim who supported the bill.

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• There are many significant risks in school environments, especially in the dining areas.
• creating this allowance for school districts, the bill opens additional avenues to prevent serious health risks
• For reference, the most recent yield on the Texas Treasury pool stands at $4.8 billion.
• This legislation lets retiring teachers donate unused sick leave to a campus sick leave pool, but only
• Members, this bill relates to a sick leave pool for public school employees.

Bills: HB123, HB5606, HB549, HB2757, HB4359, HB5381, HB1939, HB123

Keywords: HB 123, kindergarten readiness, early literacy, early numeracy, reading screening, math screening, foundational literacy, foundational numeracy, dyslexia screening, reading intervention, math intervention, teacher academy, literacy academy, mathematics academy, interventionist academy, K-3 assessments, school readiness, prekindergarten, tutoring grant, parent-directed tutoring

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• There's a risk to the honesty, integrity, security, and fairness of the lottery.
• And this unregulated activity poses a substantial risk to the honesty, integrity, fairness and security
• And did, in fact, in my opinion, show a risk to, for instance, integrity, security, and fairness. that
• When the jackpot got high enough, they pooled their money together and they made about 100 tickets.
• And I think there's the risk, the bad actor. you know, kind of contaminating the pool. by New Jersey

Keywords: 1184, house, all