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• SB number 19. by Bettencourt relating to a prohibition on the marketing and acceptance of political contributions
• procedures regarding accepting a voter with a resident address that is not current and the immediate effect of
• the voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices referred

Bills: SB 8 , HB7 , HB15 , HB 265 , HCR 13

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam, prohibition, state law, youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting

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• I am not speaking on behalf of the Texas Department of Licensure and Regulation, just to let you know
• nurses are a critical part of what we do and what we need in the emergency department.
• The Department of Defense, Federal Health Service, and...
• I had to take my family member to the emergency department because of shortness of breath.
• Department of Justice and the FBI regarding fraudulent nursing practices?

Bills: SB1888 , SB3003 , SB2417 , SB2459 , SB3055 , HB1393 , HB2884 , SB2943

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: grand jury, jury qualifications, jury wheel, small counties, Texas legislation, age verification, obscene devices, online sales, juvenile protection, penalties, antitrust, attorney general, Texas Free Enterprise, business regulations, legal confidentiality, personal identifying information, data brokers, judicial safety, civil rights, data privacy

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• Analysis of HB 1393 can aid the continued growth of the travel industry and further enhance our ability
• That hour in the morning, for everyone that gets off of work, out of school, etc., doesn't mean as much
• Golfers, a lot of them, are for daylight saving time, while parents of bus students are against it.
• in Chapter 22 on assault. from various interpretive opinions of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals,
• Some of those are bad actors, and some of them are Cuban.

Bills: SB1888 , SB3003 , SB2417 , SB2459 , SB3055 , HB1393 , HB2884 , SB2943

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: grand jury, jury qualifications, jury wheel, small counties, Texas legislation, age verification, obscene devices, online sales, juvenile protection, penalties, antitrust, attorney general, Texas Free Enterprise, business regulations, legal confidentiality, personal identifying information, data brokers, judicial safety, civil rights, data privacy

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• of the committee, uh, as I said, America Boyd, president and CEO of the Texas Travel Alliance.
• So, uh, as many of us are as a mom of two school-age kids, I definitely want them to be outside more
• I think today is a perfect example because of the, of the actual clock, uh, that I referenced.
• Because of our 70 residents, most of those people are, uh, are related.
• I don't know whether it fixes all of it, but it does a very, very good job of addressing our issues of

Bills: SB 1888 , SB 3003 , SB 2417 , SB 2459 , SB 3055 , HB 1393 , HB 2884 , SB 2943

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: grand jury, jury qualifications, jury wheel, small counties, Texas legislation, age verification, obscene devices, online sales, juvenile protection, penalties, antitrust, attorney general, Texas Free Enterprise, business regulations, legal confidentiality, personal identifying information, data brokers, judicial safety, civil rights, data privacy

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• And is there a lack of resources from the Houston Police Department to kind of...
• It's not some of the language; it's all of it.
• I mean, insurance is a huge... ...component, especially with the cost of it.
• Department of Housing and Urban Development, only 4% of tenants facing evictions are represented by attorneys
• These offices may be structured as departments of local government or... be contracts with non-profit

Bills: HB303 , HB 1107 , HB 1063 , HB1517 , HB1991 , HB2464 , HB3509 , HB3527 , HB303

Committee: House Intergovernmental Affairs

Keywords: municipality, local government, Type A, Type B, Type C, change authority, emergency medical services, civil service status, municipal government, public safety, local government code, school funding, education, state budget, local control, equity, tenant legal services, eviction, low-income tenants, disability rights

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• In my assessment, the activities required in HF 2135 position the Department of Children, Youth, and
• </c><00:03:49.200><c> of</c> 2135 it positions the department of 2135 it positions the department of
• That speaks a lot of what the power we can do from this committee and the Department of Children and
• </c><01:08:34.400><c> and</c><01:08:34.880><c> department</c><01:08:35.199><c> of</c> with the department
• and department of with the department and department of public<01:08:35.600><c> safety</c><01:08:35.920

Bills: HF2135 , HF776 , HF1581 , HF1158 , HF2226

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: child welfare, fiscal analysis, third-party consultant, program evaluation, Minnesota, HF776, Minnesota Family Assets for Independence Initiative, family assets for independence, FAI, asset-building, matched savings, financial literacy, family savings, economic mobility, children youth and families, general fund appropriation, family support, low-income families, financial stability, budget bill

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• to with that. ...about half of the membership of MMUA.
• </c><00:14:24.880><c> um</c> of where my concern arises is sort of um of where my concern arises is sort
• </c> of them and 13 have specifically out of of them and 13 have specifically out of that<00:15:37.600
• of Minnesota Cities, Association of Minnesota Counties, Minnesota Association of Townships, and Minnesota
• on the board, so it sort of pales before most of our bills.

Bills: HF1345 , HF71 , HF993 , HF1943

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

Keywords: HF1345, statutory city, public utility commission, municipal utilities, city council, local government, utility governance, commission membership, staggered terms, vacancy appointment, ordinance, Minnesota Statutes 412.341, municipal ordinance, city commission, public utilities, HF71, Minnesota, public safety, peace officers, correctional officers

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrzRfpywi0E, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, The original version of this meeting cut out after about 23 minutes on YouTube. This complete version was pulled from a backup and re uploaded. Roll Call – 00:01:09 HCR 81 – 00:02:05 Vote on HCR 81 – 00:57:21 HB 535 – 00:59:43 Vote on HB 535 – 01:12:50 SB 18 – 01:14:14 Vote on SB 18 – 01:16:49 SB 81 – 01:18:00 Vote on SB 81 – 01:19:44 HB 825 – 01:21:15 Vote on HB 825 – 01:29:08, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• Department of Finance? Emily Marshall, Department of Finance, nothing further.
• Department of Finance. Emily Marshall, Department of Finance.
• Department of Finance. Thomas Locke, Department of Finance.
• Department of Finance. Thomas Locke, Department of Finance.
• Department of Finance. Thomas Locke, Department of Finance.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• period of time.
• for extended period of time.
• </c> um you know a period of time basically. um you know a period of time basically.
• </c><00:12:37.120><c> Forgive</c><00:12:37.440><c> us</c><00:12:37.600><c> of</c> of of counsel with
• Forgive us of of of counsel with you.

Bills: SB326 , SB326

Committee: House Public Safety and Homeland Security

Keywords: sheriff, credit card, debit card, financial procedures, Jackson County, purchasing authority, boating regulations, anchoring, rafting, enforcement mechanism, environmental protection, 1136, house, all

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• Part of that project consisted of a project that we did with the state of New Mexico.
• We had a gentleman out of Mobile, Alabama, come in, buy a piece of property, and he landlocked us.
• Are you all working at all with the Department of Economic Development?
• Recovery process across FEMA, NRCS, the HPCC Claims Office, New Mexico Department of Transportation,
• because of the lack of capacity in the state.

Committee: House House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs

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• Members, yesterday we tragically lost Deputy Will May of the Walton County Sheriff's Department while
• None of the des, Mr. Speaker. Is there any debate? to pet insurance and wellness programs.
• What happens when the Department of State cancels all of the circulator registrations?
• She'd have to send language to the Department of State. They'd have to approve a form.
• The report is 939 pages issued by the Florida Department of State Office of Election Crimes and Security

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Walton County Deputy Will May, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. The Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report for April 3, 2025 was adopted, and CS/HB 947 was recommitted to the Judiciary Committee. The chamber then moved through a series of bills, mostly reviser and technical measures, with several companion Senate bills substituted and passed: SB 36 (Florida statutes adoption act), SB 42 (general reviser’s bill), SB 40 (deleting inoperative statutory provisions), and SB 38 (renaming references from the Division of Investigative and Forensic Services to the Division of Criminal Investigations). All of those passed unanimously or near-unanimously. The House also passed HB 513 on electronic transmittal of court orders, requiring clerks to electronically send certain petitions, notices, summonses, and orders within six hours, including Baker Act, Marchman Act, and risk protection order documents. Members discussed whether judges needed to direct transmission and whether there were fail-safes if clerks did not comply. HB 615, on electronic delivery of notices between landlords and tenants, was amended to strengthen tenant protections and passed 108-0. HB 655 establishing a regulatory framework for pet insurance, HB 299 on elevator accessibility requirements, and HB 1145 on workforce education also passed, with HB 1145 receiving 100 yeas and 4 nays. HB 649, removing the paper supervised protocol for certified registered nurse anesthetists, passed 77-30 after structured debate. A major portion of the meeting focused on CS/HB 1205, which would significantly revise Florida’s citizen initiative process. The bill adds a $1 million bond requirement after 25% of required signatures are collected, requires petition handlers to be Florida residents and U.S. citizens, imposes background checks and training for paid circulators, shortens petition turn-in deadlines to 10 days, increases penalties, adds signature revocation notices, and creates additional criminal penalties and enforcement provisions. Supporters argued the changes were needed to address fraud and protect petition integrity; opponents said the bill would burden First Amendment activity and make citizen-led amendments much harder to qualify. Numerous amendments were offered, including proposals to remove sensitive personal information from petition forms, soften deadlines and penalties, change validation thresholds, and alter the estimating conference process; most failed, though one amendment clarifying who pays for background checks was adopted. The transcript ends during continued debate on an amendment to strike most of the bill and prohibit public funds from being used to advocate for or against constitutional amendments.

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• of Corrections and the Department of Health.
• an occasional check-in by the Department of Corrections or probation, and so that would change.
• They are housed in the Department of Safety. The chairwoman's name is Beth Golden.
• I've had a couple of higher-ups in parole and the Department of Corrections...
• I've gotten so many calls from higher up in the Department of Corrections saying, 'Well, what are you

Summary: The Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee heard a full slate of bills, beginning with HB 2749, which would allow certain nonviolent class 4, 5, or 6 felonies to be redesignated as misdemeanors after completion of sentence and a waiting period. The committee adopted a chair’s amendment narrowing eligibility and excluding some offenses, then passed the bill 6-0 with one not voting. Supporters described it as a redemption and reintegration measure for people who have completed their obligations. The committee then considered HB 2870, a constituent-driven bill restricting level 2 and level 3 sex offenders from living together in the same single-family dwelling unless they are related or in certain supervised facilities. The sponsor and neighborhood witnesses described a Chandler/Ocotillo situation involving multiple offenders in one house and argued the bill would protect families; opponents warned it could push offenders into homelessness and make supervision harder. After debate and testimony from both sides, the bill passed 3-2 with two not voting. HB 2862, which enhances penalties for offenses committed while wearing a mask to conceal identity, also passed 3-2 with two not voting after the Scottsdale city attorney testified in support and the ACLU argued it would chill protected protest and anonymity. HB 2364, which creates criminal penalties for mailing or delivering abortion-inducing drugs and for ordering them by mail, drew strong support from anti-abortion witnesses and strong opposition from lawmakers who said it conflicts with Proposition 139 and constitutional protections for abortion access. The bill passed 4-3. HB 2244, supported by Phoenix Vice Mayor Keisha Hodge Washington, would require landlords to respond to motions to satisfy eviction judgments and allow sealing of eviction records when tenants have paid; it passed unanimously 7-0. HB 2573, which removes a 45-day waiting period before some DUI offenders can apply for an ignition interlock restricted license, passed 7-0. The committee also advanced HB 4117, a strike-everything amendment creating penalties for interfering with religious services by obstructing access or engaging in disorderly conduct intended to disrupt worship. The ADL and Jewish community advocates supported it as a protection for worshippers, while the ACLU argued it could criminalize protected protest and speech; it passed 4-3. Finally, HCR 2004, a mirror resolution on photo enforcement systems that would require voter approval for continued operation and periodic reauthorization, passed 4-3 after testimony from the League of Cities and Towns and a discussion of traffic safety versus civil-liberties concerns.

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• invitation from the Department of Defense.
• And I thought, what is the Department of Defense doing with athletic trainers?
• of this kind of program.
• of Missouri.
• We have a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense, or as it may be known now, the Department

Committee: House Professional Registration and Licensing

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• </c> piece of legislation. piece of legislation.
• </c> kind of record and if even only 10% of kind of record and if even only 10% of those<00:17:57.200
• </c> acts of sexual abuse. acts of sexual abuse.
• </c> piece of property or commercial piece of piece of property or commercial piece of property, property
• So, property of another or of another.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 958, all

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• , and the Board of County Commission department.
• So for some of our on-site visits, people like from the Department of Financial Services, from the Department
• And the sense that 100% of the budget for the police department comes out of property taxes.
• The fire department as well, a bulk of the budget, if not all of it, comes from property taxes.
• The fire department as well, a buck of the budget, if not all of it, come from property taxes.

Summary: The Select Committee on Property Taxes heard first from city representatives through the Florida League of Cities, who argued that property taxes are a stable local revenue source that funds core services such as police, fire, parks, public works, and stormwater work. Casey Cook emphasized that cities are optional governments with widely different tax bases and service levels, that exemptions shift the burden to fewer taxpayers, and that transparency already exists through TRIM notices, public budgets, and local hearings. Sarah Campbell of Fernandina Beach, T. Michael Stavris of Winter Haven, and Stephen O’Kee of Port St. Lucie described their budget processes, the share of general-fund revenue coming from property taxes, reserve policies, debt and capital planning, and the impact of inflation, minimum wage increases, and personnel costs. They all said local governments need predictable revenue and that any property tax changes would require careful consideration of replacement funding or service reductions. Members questioned the city panel about whether homebuyers are clearly informed about city versus county taxes and services, the role of HOAs, how many lobbyists cities employ, reserve levels, average salaries, and whether utility revenues are used only for utility purposes. The panel said TRIM notices, realtor listings, and city websites provide tax information; HOAs generally do not provide emergency services; lobbyists help local governments track Tallahassee legislation; reserves vary by city and fund; and utility revenues are generally restricted, though some cities use limited transfers. Members also asked about revenue replacement if ad valorem taxes were reduced or eliminated, and the panel said options would likely include user fees, service cuts, or other local revenue shifts. The chair also asked about public safety consolidation, and the response was that such decisions are local and may shift costs rather than create true savings. The committee then heard from county representatives after an overview by the Florida Association of Counties’ Davin Suggs, who framed counties as shared partners with the state and emphasized the gap between rising market values and the shrinking share of taxable value after exemptions and assessment limits. He said counties face a mismatch between revenue based on taxable value and expenses driven by real-world costs, and noted that most counties either held millage steady or lowered it without reaching rollback rates. He also highlighted that property taxes are only one part of county revenue, with charges for services and intergovernmental revenue often larger in some counties, and that public safety at the county level includes more than law enforcement, such as EMS, emergency management, inspections, and corrections. Deborah Manzo of Okeechobee County described a fiscally constrained rural county with limited staff, a county-supported airport, heavy reliance on property taxes for the general fund, and major cost pressures from inflation, insurance, retirement, and state and federal mandates. She said the county lowered millage slightly over recent years but still depends on multiple revenue sources and special assessments, and she flagged Medicaid, medical examiner costs, and possible firefighter workweek changes as significant concerns. Bay County Administrator Mark McQueen said his county’s budget is shaped by Hurricane Michael recovery, non-discretionary obligations, and rapid growth; he described ongoing FEMA reimbursement delays, substantial borrowing to cover disaster costs, and continuing interest expenses while the county waits for reimbursement. The county panel was still in progress when the transcript ended.

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• of Kentucky.
• ><c> of</c><00:18:17.520><c> the</c><00:18:17.679><c> industry</c> uh continuence of the of of the industry
• uh continuence of the of of the industry of<00:18:18.720><c> uh</c><00:18:18.880><c> for</c><00:18:19.039
• </c> that's had an overarching sort of that's had an overarching sort of umbrella<00:26:43.440><c> of
• ><c> kind</c><00:30:00.480><c> of</c> and we've had some of the same kind of and we've had some of the

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the June 18 meeting amendments, then heard an update from Representative Emily Callaway on the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. She reported no major budget or regulatory concerns, but noted hiring challenges, especially for investigators, and said the board is pursuing a scholarship program using cash reserves and penalty payments. She also said the board has about 20,000 licenses, handled 134 cases in 2024, and had an open-investigation count that stayed roughly flat. The board said initial licenses take about 5 to 7 business days and endorsements about 10 business days, with one citizen-at-large vacancy on the 11-member board. Callaway and board staff also discussed emerging issues such as AI, digital plan submissions, and the use of drones and LiDAR in surveying education. They said Kentucky’s surveying exam pass rates are well above national averages and that universities such as East Tennessee State, Cincinnati State, Bellarmine, Spalding, and Eastern Kentucky are helping train students for the field. The committee then took up Callaway’s occupational licensing bill aimed at removing barriers for people with criminal records. The proposal would let applicants seek an upfront determination of whether a record would disqualify them, require boards to consider specified materials and give written reasons if they deny eligibility, and bind the board’s decision absent new or undisclosed offenses. Supporters said the goal is to help roughly 30,000 people reenter the workforce and avoid wasted time and money on training that could later be disqualified. The committee next heard from Representatives Fleming and Willner on a psychology licensing bill, a reintroduction of prior legislation. They said the measure is intended to address mental health workforce shortages by adding two members to the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology, setting a more predictable timeline for licensure examinations, and requiring annual reporting on processing times for licenses and complaints. They said the bill is meant to speed entry into the profession as new psychology programs expand in Kentucky. No objections were raised. Finally, the Alcoholic Beverage Control commissioner and general counsel presented two administrative amendments tied to SB 202 to allow direct-shipping forms for cannabis-infused beverages, and the committee approved both regulations by voice vote. The committee then held a broader discussion about whether ABC should be expanded by statute to regulate additional intoxicating substances and emerging products. ABC officials said the agency already handles alcohol, tobacco, vape licensing, and some related enforcement, but any broader authority would require legislative action and likely more officers and funding. Members discussed the need to stay ahead of new products, possibly through an emerging-industries framework, while also protecting businesses and consumers.

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• just out of sight, out of mind.
• So it would be nice to have something from the Department of Education that is pre-made that we can share
• I remember I was the mom of a student of Mr.
• of the City of Miami.
• So my dad was principal of the largest high school in Alabama back in the '60s, and it was a dangerous

Summary: The Student Academic Success Subcommittee met to review Florida’s cell phone and social media literacy law, with Representative Brad Yeager describing the 2023 policy as aimed at removing classroom distractions and teaching students how to use social media responsibly. He said the law was intended to keep phones out of classrooms unless used for instruction, require social media literacy education, and limit access to certain sites on school Wi-Fi and government devices. Yeager said feedback since passage has been mixed: many teachers support it and some have adopted inexpensive shoe-organizer or pouch systems, but implementation varies by school and administrator enforcement. He said he is not currently pursuing a broader statewide mandate. Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez and Timber Creek High School Principal Mr. Wasco described Orange County’s approach as bell-to-bell phone restrictions, while Pasco County’s Dr. Zetchy described a similar policy with some flexibility during lunch or passing periods at the high school level. Both districts said the policy was implemented with parent communication, town halls, surveys, and transition periods, and that concerns about emergencies were addressed by allowing phones to be returned at the end of the day and by establishing procedures for parent contact. They reported few theft problems and said discipline issues related to phones have generally been manageable, though some teachers still struggle with enforcement or with students trying to evade the rules. A major portion of the discussion focused on social media literacy instruction. Orange County said it uses counselor-led programs, Canvas courses, resiliency days, and curriculum materials to teach students about cyberbullying, human trafficking, privacy, and the permanence of online posts, with progress tracked through the learning platform. Pasco said it has some resiliency modules but lacks a fully built-out, pre-made social media curriculum and would welcome more guidance from DOE, especially for high school classrooms where instructional time is limited. Members also asked about student anxiety, 504/IEP accommodations, caregiver students, and parent education; the districts said exceptions are handled through school committees and that parent academies and district resources are being used to help families set boundaries and understand the risks and benefits of phones and social media. No votes were taken.

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• In fact, the Texas Department of Licensing and regulation noted in their 2025-202029 strategic plan that
• Steve Bruno, Deputy Executive Director for Licensing Services, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
• In 2016, Shelby County, Alabama, voters approved the sale of liquor on Sundays.
• I represent the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and we are here on the bill.
• Our association has previously raised this issue with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Committee: House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

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• They would still be under the authority of the Department of Corrections.
• Gary Westcott, Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.
• Gary Westcott, Secretary of Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Good morning, Mr.
• Gary Westcott, Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.
• Department of Public Safety and Corrections.

Committee: House Administration of Criminal Justice

Summary: The committee first handled several housekeeping items, voluntarily deferring HB 123, HB 255, and HB 994 without objection. It then took up SCR 3 by Senator Brock Myers, which would delay and revise implementation of a state police rule affecting criminal history background checks for licensed ambulance personnel and certain health care workers. After adopting Amendment Set 434 to remove a provision involving parish and local law enforcement checks, the committee reported SCR 3 as amended favorably. The committee also heard HB 978 by Rep. Lecombe, which as amended raises the population threshold for municipalities required to remit certain special costs to the District Indigent Defender Fund from under 5,000 to under 9,000; with support from the town of Addis and related stakeholders, the bill was reported favorably as amended. The committee then considered HB 967 by Rep. Moore, which sought to remove language limiting parole eligibility for certain pre-July 2, 1973 life-sentenced offenders to those who had pleaded guilty, thereby allowing a small group of elderly inmates convicted at trial to seek parole consideration. Supporters argued the bill would only create an opportunity for review, not release, and cited rehabilitation and fairness concerns; opponents, including district attorneys and corrections officials, argued the 2022 law already addressed the intended group and that the current bill would reopen cases involving serious violent crimes. After extended debate, the motion to report HB 967 favorably failed on an 8-3 vote. Finally, the committee took up HB 1107 by Rep. Melerine, a bill on determining intellectual disability in capital cases. The bill, as amended, raised the burden of proof to clear and convincing evidence, set an IQ threshold framework, required expert reports and Daubert-type reliability review, and limited the article to post-conviction capital cases. The Attorney General’s office and district attorneys supported the bill as a way to create clearer procedures and speed resolution of Atkins claims, while criminal defense lawyers, disability advocates, clergy, and medical experts opposed it as inconsistent with current clinical standards and potentially unconstitutional, warning that rigid IQ cutoffs and presumptions could wrongly expose people with intellectual disabilities to execution. The transcript ends during closing remarks on HB 1107, with no final committee vote shown.