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• This is unilateral disarmament of Texas citizens and Texas counties and cities and school districts by
• Local law enforcement, county, and district attorneys fail to protect children in schools, declaring
• I actively partner with local schools, the school district, and fellow small businesses to sell books
• As a former Catholic school teacher and a former public school middle school librarian, I can understand
• The school district not only funded their legal battle, but ended up paying for ours as well, proving

Bills: HB2242 , HB2446 , HB2799 , HB4502 , HB2920 , HB2790 , HB5620 , HB5060 , HB5076 , HB5080 , HB5081 , HB5128 , HB5130 , HB3847 , HB5116 , HB2969 , HB4546 , HB4202 , HB5624 , HB3964 , HB4803 , HB872 , HB4775 , HB4777 , HB4961 , HB5570 , HB2988 , HB4260 , HB1375 , HB5009 , HB5411 , HB5134 , HB4388 , HB3095 , HB1387

Committee: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Keywords: constables, civil rights, local government, law enforcement, policy-making authority, affidavit, medical bills, civil actions, reasonable charges, healthcare services, judicial statistics, court performance, family law, civil cases, efficiency reporting, court security, emergency management, harassment penalties, judicial safety, court committee

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills affecting civil practice, judicial conduct, and attorney regulation. HB 4961 and the similar HB 3095 would bar uninsured motorists from recovering non-economic damages after a collision, with HB 3095 also addressing certain exceptions and limiting economic damages in some cases. Supporters said the measures would encourage insurance coverage and fairness for insured drivers, while opponents argued they would unfairly punish injured people who were not responsible for the lack of insurance, including pedestrians, passengers, children, and others. HB 3095 drew constitutional concerns from witnesses, and the committee later withdrew the committee substitute and left the bill pending; HB 4961 was also left pending after questions about its scope, including passengers. HB 5570 would expand a continuing legal education exemption to attorneys appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate who serve on boards or commissions. The author and witness said the bill would free up time for public service while still requiring ethics training. A committee member raised a discrepancy in the number of attorneys covered, and the bill was left pending. HB 2969 would prohibit the State Bar from adopting rules or penalties that unreasonably burden attorneys’ religious exercise or free speech, especially in relation to sincerely held religious beliefs. Supporters framed it as a protection for lawyers of faith against an ABA-style speech code, while no one testified in opposition; the bill was left pending. HB 4260 would prohibit county judges and county commissioners from practicing law in courts over which they have jurisdiction. The author described it as an ethics measure to avoid conflicts of interest, but county officials and the County Judges and Commissioners Association opposed it, saying existing ethics rules already address conflicts and that the bill would impose hardships, especially in rural counties. The bill was left pending. HB 4388 would require all judges, including those who serve only in administrative roles, to remain subject to the Code of Judicial Conduct; supporters said some judges avoid discipline by relinquishing judicial functions, while opponents said the bill was unnecessary and could burden county judges who serve as administrators. It was also left pending. The committee also heard HB 5134, which would limit Rule 202 pre-suit depositions to people who have suffered or reasonably expect to suffer actual damages and allow attorney’s fees against abusive petitioners. The author said the bill would curb harassment and fishing expeditions, but members questioned how the standard would work in practice; the bill was left pending. Finally, HB 3964 would narrow common-law public nuisance claims by barring suits over lawful conduct, conduct already addressed by other remedies, and products, while preserving other causes of action. Supporters said the bill would prevent regulation through litigation and protect legislative authority; opponents said it would eliminate important remedies and that no Texas abuse had been shown. The author indicated he would revise the bill, and it was left pending.

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• In 2019, a law was passed requiring school districts and other governmental entities to give architects
• And a gentleman, Draymond Francis, who was given a bond in that particular case.
• Judge Unger actually set the bond because there was no legal authorization for her to do a no bond. .
• seven counties in my district.
• This bill addresses the inefficiencies. ...by authorizing district judges in four judicial districts

Bills: HB2242 , HB2446 , HB2799 , HB4502 , HB2920 , HB2790 , HB5620 , HB5060 , HB5076 , HB5080 , HB5081 , HB5128 , HB5130 , HB3847 , HB5116 , HB2969 , HB4546 , HB4202 , HB5624 , HB3964 , HB4803 , HB872 , HB4775 , HB4777 , HB4961 , HB5570 , HB2988 , HB4260 , HB1375 , HB5009 , HB5411 , HB5134 , HB4388 , HB3095 , HB1387

Committee: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Keywords: constables, civil rights, local government, law enforcement, policy-making authority, affidavit, medical bills, civil actions, reasonable charges, healthcare services, judicial statistics, court performance, family law, civil cases, efficiency reporting, court security, emergency management, harassment penalties, judicial safety, court committee

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• The bill simply requires our school districts to create a policy that allows students to attend an off-campus
• public school system.
• Here in Alabama, nearly 4,500 people have already signed to bring Lifewise to their school district.
• But our model doesn't start with schools; it starts with communities. ...schools.
• I assure you that school boards listen. And if the school boards listen.

Bills: SB13 , SB278 , SB13

Committee: House State Government

Keywords: education, national anthem, patriotism, school policy, constitutional amendment, SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education

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• In fact, that's really what I was resisting in some of the negotiations as local school districts were
• Many districts had implemented it in the middle school level with project-based learning opportunities
• The House amendments to Senate Bill 1360 simply tweak the formula through which our school districts
• , and elementary school.
• Talking with school districts and superintendents, we felt that 200 was a much better cap to increase

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

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

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• were incorporated into a method of play definition and govern the face-to-face transaction of Texas bonds
• to the majority of that goes to the foundation school fund.
• My question is, children 14, at that age. been through school, can a child then circumvent the uses of
• I'm an election worker every election and I will tell you you with more and more of the schools taking
• For those of you that didn't attend law school, tolling is a legal doctrine that temporarily stops the

Bills: SB28 , SB687 , SJR34 , SCR9 , SB523 , SB62 , SB847 , SB706 , SB869 , SB890 , SB992 , SB 28

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, SB 687, land surveyor, land surveying, surveying services, construction contract, anti-indemnity, indemnity, hold harmless, defense obligation, standard of care, professional negligence, civil practice and remedies code, local government code, governmental agency, public contracts

Summary: The meeting was a crucial session for discussing several important bills including SB992, which aims to establish a clear time frame for the Attorney General's approval on outside legal counsel for state agencies. Senator Nichols presented the bill, emphasizing its necessity for timely responses to ensure efficient legal processing. Another notable discussion centered around SB523, which seeks to allow parole and probation officers to use a business address on their driver's licenses for safety and security purposes. This bill passed favorably out of the committee, with public testimony supporting the need for such provisions due to the risks these officers face.

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• three-year-old boy who had drowned at one of those swim schools.
• When he drowned, he was in his swim school group.
• We're not unusual among private swim schools, generally.
• Deshaun was a Woodrow Wilson student and a high school senior.
• Deshaun transitioned one month before high school graduation.

Bills: SB650 , HB3667 , SB28 , HB3201 , SB1184 , HB1800 , SB 28

Committee: House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Keywords: permit issuance, regulatory framework, business operations, efficiency, application process, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, lottery regulations, occupational licensing, fraud prevention, criminal background checks, lottery couriers, SB 1184, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, wine collection seller, collectible wine, vintage wine

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• That, per current law, a zone must be at least 50% the size of the tax increment district, uh, or the
• TIF district.
• least 50% the size of the<00:02:04.799><c> tax</c><00:02:05.759><c> increment</c><00:02:06.320><c> district
• uh</c><00:02:07.520><c> or</c><00:02:07.759><c> the</c><00:02:07.920><c> t</c> the tax increment district
• uh or the t the tax increment district uh or the t district.<00:02:09.119><c> Current</c><00:02:09.440

Bills: HB626 , SB265

Committee: House Economic Development and Tourism

Keywords: tax increment district, economic development, manufacturing zone, local governance, ad valorem tax, data processing centers, tax abatements, construction related taxes, energy infrastructure

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• The YMCA is also the leading provider of water safety classes, partnering with school districts and communities
• to help teach youth the life-saving skills of swimming. ...partnering with school districts and communities
• , with many rural hospital districts and the people who come into our district to enjoy and to recreate
• In my district, we have a range of hospitals, and the neighboring district, Enumclaw, is the hospital
• In my district, I know a woman whose husband got a stage four cancer diagnosis.

Bills: SB5223 , SB5993 , SB5831 , SB5928 , SB6183 , SB6071 , SB5995 , SB5966 , SB5841 , SB5840 , SB6061 , SB6058 , SB5931 , SB5944 , SB5520 , SB6011 , SB6087 , SB6076 , SB5916 , SB6016 , SB5936 , SB6137 , SB5185 , SB5956 , SB6025 , SB6009 , SB5833 , SB6161 , SB6188 , SB5890 , SB5917 , SB5820 , SB5973 , SJM8015 , SB5816 , SB6136 , SB6091 , SB6024 , SB5223 , SB6178 , SB5892 , SB5177 , SB6039 , SB5941 , SB5993 , SB5831 , SB5928 , SB5912 , SB6183 , SB6071 , SB5995 , SB5966 , SB5841 , SB5840 , SB6061 , SB6058 , SB5931 , SB5944 , SB5520 , SB6011 , SB6087 , SB6076 , SB5916 , SB6016 , SB5936 , SB6137 , SB5185 , SB5956 , SB6025 , SB6009 , SB5833 , SB6161 , SB6188 , SB5890 , SB5917 , SB5820 , SB5973 , SJM8015 , SB5816 , SB6136 , SB6091 , SB6024

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, medical debt, interest charges, consumer protection, healthcare, financial burden, mortgage modification, uniform regulations, homeowners, financial stability, foreclosure prevention, wildfire risk, disclosure, safety, environmental policy, risk assessment

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• middle schools, elementary schools, as well as curriculum directors, our affiliates here today from across
• middle schools, elementary schools, as well as curriculum directors, our affiliates here today from across
• </c><00:08:42.240><c> tag</c> And that's how the helping schools tag And that's how the helping schools
• </c><00:09:17.600><c> campaign</c> called it the helping schools campaign called it the helping schools
• </c> buying not buying the helping schools buying not buying the helping schools tag<00:14:43.120><c>

Bills: SB211 , SB305 , SB300 , SB211 , SB305 , SB300

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: school safety, local law enforcement, superintendent, complaints, school bus regulations, education funding, RAISE Act, student outcomes, public schools, local education agencies, accountability, weighted allocations, special education, English language learners, gifted students, tax exemption, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, business incentives, economic impact

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• Yes, local school boards determine which schools... ...school boards determine which schools participate
• For example, Hoover has implemented this only at the high school level, and other school districts do
• Scheduling is decided by the district.
• At that time, the Senate districts and house districts were nested.
• going to be in public school, or you're going to be in a different school.

Bills: SB278 , HB459 , HB61

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education, local board of education, attendance credit, core curriculum, religious education, Bible class

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• District 6 and becoming the first African American board member of the Albuquerque Public School Board
• , the largest school district in the state.
• And what's really great is she is a graduate of Manzano High School.
• And what's really great is she is a graduate of Manzano High School.
• High School.

Bills: HB145 , HB164 , HJR6 , HR1 , HB20 , HB65 , HB66 , HB80 , HB166 , HB295 , HB306 , SB29 , SB37 , HB99 , HB206 , HB213 , HB270 , HJR5 , SB104 , SB193 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HJM1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM13 , HM47 , HM20 , HM51 , HM1 , HM31 , HM35 , HM36 , HM46 , HM53 , HM54 , HM39 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50

Keywords: high-wage jobs, tax credit, job creation, New Mexico, economic development, lobbying, transparency, public records, government oversight, accountability, constitutional amendment, legislative sessions, veto override, New Mexico legislature, session length, House Resolution 1, HR1, House investigatory subcommittee, special committee, legislative investigation

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• When you're representing that portion of the district out in West Texas, it's important for us and for
• I suggest the bill require the commission to audit its district offices and make sure that...
• Then they increased bonding and security requirements.
• Twenty-five, twenty-eight years ago, I remember my first year of law school.
• I ended up with the top ten things I learned after my first year of law school.

Bills: HB48 , HB49 , HB 1169 , HB1971 , HB2584 , HB2663 , HB2890 , HB48 , HB49

Committee: House Energy Resources

Keywords: HB 48, oilfield theft, organized theft, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, DPS, Department of Public Safety, Texas, Railroad Commission, criminal justice, energy resources, theft prevention, organized crime, border region, El Paso, law enforcement task force, asset recovery, pipeline theft, drilling equipment, equipment theft

Bills: SB211 , SB241 , HB614

Committee: House Public Safety and Homeland Security

Keywords: school safety, local law enforcement, superintendent, complaints, school bus regulations, criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, crime management, Alabama law, DUI, driving under the influence, drunk driving, license suspension, driver's license revocation, ignition interlock, interlock device, breathalyzer, alcohol offense, impaired driving

Bills: HB353 , HB354 , HB357 , HB396 , SB83

Committee: House Ways and Means General Fund

Keywords: judicial compensation, salary adjustments, district attorneys, Judges, local officials, district attorney, compensation, constitutional amendment, job security, Alabama Constitution, tobacco tax, heated tobacco products, heated tobacco, cigarettes, nicotine, vape alternative, smokeless tobacco, snuff, cigars, excise tax

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• in order to fund assistant district... ...the judicial districts in order to fund assistant district
• district attorney salaries.
• 34th Judicial District; Billy Joe Harrington, the 10th Judicial District; Colin Sims, the 22nd District
• Those districts are Hiller Moore's district, St.
• But for Baton Rouge, this district now has become the most heavily populated district in the state.

Bills: HB513 , HB581 , HB596 , HB660 , HB719 , HB766 , HB802 , HB940 , HB950 , HB1028 , HB1183 , HB1201 , SB233 , SB300 , SB303 , SB315 , SB324 , SB411

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: supplemental pay, law enforcement, probation officers, parole officers, constitutional amendment, plugging credit, inactive well assessment, oil and gas regulation, well plugging, Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, HB 660, district attorney salary, assistant district attorney salary, prosecutor pay raise, Louisiana prosecutors, state-paid salaries, warrant payment, R.S. 16:10, R.S. 16:11, general fund impact

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• And that's why we voluntarily removed full beverage calories from schools in 2006 through our school
• So, you know, they've banned it... ...schools.
• I mean, this would take school lunches.
• It's just what's in the schools in their lunches, the meals provided by the schools.
• But when... get 21 or out of school.

Bills: SB87 , HB491 , SB43 , SB101

Committee: House Health

Keywords: midwifery, licensed midwives, State Board of Midwifery, licensure fees, professional liability insurance, complaints investigation, emergency care plan, out-of-hospital care, HB491, public schools, K-12, school nutrition, school lunch, cafeteria, artificial dyes, food additives, food coloring, synthetic dyes, Red Dye No. 3, Red Dye No. 40

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• Chairman, I have a page from Tier Miller High School, a Page from Tier Miller High School, a student
• This is for the school choice.
• We added $90,000 to do facility wiring at a high school. We added $150,000 for the... school.
• We added $200,000 for the Selma City Schools for tornado... the Selma City Schools for tornado damage
• We maintain funding for the Alabama School for the Deaf and... maintain funding for the Alabama School

Bills: SB113 , SB114 , SB305 , SB111 , HB600 , SB112 , SB150 , SB109 , SB122

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: education funding, appropriations, local education boards, school safety, workforce development, Alabama, technology, higher education, career technology centers, public institutions, grants, local education agencies, RAISE Act, student outcomes, public schools, accountability, weighted allocations, special education, English language learners, gifted students

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• House Bill 3312 is the firearms education in schools K-12 education.
• It's as simple as when we go to our schools.
• building has a legitimate purpose to come in the school building.
• And then you move on and suspend that because it says, 'shall you suspend school personnel and you do
• Yes, and here's why: We want to ensure the school administrators do the right thing, and you have to

Bills: HB1937 , HB2210 , HB2398 , HB3021 , HB3129 , HB3312 , HB3557 , HB4358

Committee: House Education Oversight

Keywords: HB1937, Oklahoma schools, student communications, electronic communication, digital communication, parent notification, legal guardian, school personnel, teachers, coaches, administrators, charter schools, public schools, administrative leave, corroborated report, investigation, employee file, discipline, termination, school board

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• We have no... public meetings within our district. We're a small district.
• to in the district itself, outside the district.
• in the district. district, is that correct?
• We try to do it in the district, and we've tried to do it more in the district.
• District.

Bills: HB1835 , HB2561 , HB3630

Committee: House Land & Resource Management

Keywords: manufactured housing, HUD-code, zoning, local government regulations, installation permits, municipal utility district, board meetings, public access, meeting location, transparency, fire prevention, agriculture, local government, fire safety, regulations

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• </c> Alabama schools. Alabama schools.
• So there won't be schools. They can be schools of choice. We got this choice act.
• They can be schools of choice.
• </c> areas of schools as as well. areas of schools as as well. &gt;&gt; Yes. &gt;&gt; Yes.
• They can be schools of won't be schools.

Bills: HB178 , HB124 , HB96 , HB250 , SB289 , SB317 , HB359 , HB178 , HB124 , HB96 , HB250 , SB289 , SB317 , HB359

Committee: Senate Finance and Taxation Education

Keywords: HB178, Ten Commandments, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama, school display, religious display, Bible, Judeo-Christian, Establishment Clause, church-state separation, religion in schools, founding documents, Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Northwest Ordinance, social studies, civics, history curriculum