Bills: HR33, HR138, HR200, HR243, HR267, HR307, HR353, HR383, HR443, HR446, HR449, HR451, HR453, HR457, HR459, HR460, HR461, HR462, HR464, HR466, HR467, HR474, HR475, HR477, HR479, HR481, HR482, HR483, HR484, HR486, HR487, HR490, HR491, HR497, HR502, HR505, HR509, HR510, HR511, HR512, HR513, HR515, HR516, HR527, HR531, HR532, HR541, HR542, HR547, HR548, HR549, HR550, HR555, HR557, HR564, HR568, HR574, HR575, HR576, HR577, HR578, HR580, HR584, HR586, HR587, HR588, HR589, HR594, HR595, HR597, HR599, HR606, HR607, HR608, HR609, HR610, HR611, HR612, HR613, HR615, HR616, HR617, HR619, HR620, HCR65, HCR119, HR434, HR447, HR450, HR454, HR455, HR458, HR463, HR476, HR478, HR488, HR489, HR492, HR496, HR499, HR522, HR523, HR524, HR533, HR534, HR535, HR536, HR537, HR539, HR546, HR552, HR553, HR554, HR556, HR579, HR582, HR598

Keywords: autism, neurodiversity, awareness, acceptance, public health, HR 138, H.R. 138, House Resolution, Texas House, 89th Texas Legislature, Susan Christian, Houston Mayor's Office of Special Events, MOSE, retirement resolution, congratulatory resolution, ceremonial resolution, Houston, special events, city events, civic events

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• They did provide their top priorities to us recently.
• We've made awards of 4.3 million in awards to these folks.
• So, this current fiscal year, we got 3.5 million to make awards.
• The Light Tech programs we've worked on some projects with them.
• They're going to go to college or go into tech or open up a business.

Keywords: 996, all

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• working in the past with the commission works art projects and also the Scholastic art and writing awards
• ><00:07:39.919> art<00:07:40.080> and<00:07:40.240> writing<00:07:40.639> awards
• the Scholastics art and writing awards the Scholastics art and writing awards that<00:07:41.280>
• >> Do you award like a lump sum for that in the initial, when it's first awarded in that first year,
• It's not so much an award. Well, I mean, yeah. Yes. >> Uh, it's a contract.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• So this 1% would be on top of the half percent that was already provided in last year's budget, for a
• through into the budget year, and then we would request, you know, half percent or 1% of growth on top
• On page 22, we have looked at some of the student headcount and award completions.
• This layer is on top of it. It's an interface.
• And in the event that they're not, you know, it's augmenting on top of, right?

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The committee heard an overview of the Governor’s proposed community college budget, including roughly $14.1 billion in Proposition 98 funding, repayment of the $408.4 million apportionment deferral, a 2.41% COLA, 1% current-year enrollment growth that rolls into 0.5% in the budget year, a $100 million student support block grant, and $120.7 million for deferred maintenance. The LAO supported prioritizing COLA and enrollment growth but raised concerns about making some proposals ongoing, including the Healthy School Food Pathways Program and additional credit for prior learning funding. The Chancellor’s Office said enrollment has rebounded to about 2.2 million students and supported the Governor’s growth and maintenance investments, while also asking for a COLA for the Student Equity and Achievement Program and continued support for dual enrollment. Members focused heavily on enrollment growth, the 10% district cap, and hold-harmless districts. The Chancellor’s Office said systemwide growth is closer to 3%, with about $85 million to $90 million needed to fully fund it, and estimated roughly $30 million ongoing would be needed to address the cap for about seven districts. Members expressed concern that underfunding growth could limit course access and asked for a proposal that would fund growth while tying it to outcomes and accountability. The discussion also covered the SCFF, hold-harmless districts, and whether colleges are being right-sized as enrollment patterns shift. A major portion of the hearing was devoted to common course numbering. The Chancellor’s Office described the effort as a major faculty-driven reform already implemented across all 115 community colleges, with six common courses launched and more phases coming. However, it argued that common numbering alone does not guarantee credit mobility or consistent transfer, because articulation is still handled campus by campus, creating thousands of separate reviews and inconsistent outcomes for students. Members pressed on examples such as calculus and ethnic studies, and several said the system still appears to fall short of the intended transparency and transferability. The issue was left open for further work. The committee also reviewed Calbright College funding. The Governor proposed $38 million in additional ongoing support, bringing Calbright to $53.1 million ongoing. The LAO recommended instead transitioning Calbright to the student-centered funding formula, while noting that Calbright’s noncredit, competency-based model makes FTES-based funding difficult to apply. Calbright leaders defended the proposal, citing enrollment growth to about 7,000 students, projected growth to 8,000 to 9,000 next year, and outcomes such as more than 2,200 certificates and wage gains for adult learners. Members asked for clearer enrollment and funding comparisons, and the item remained under discussion.

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• S. 1546 and H. 2427 are a top priority for both our hundreds of 350 Mass members across the state and
• Massachusetts is known worldwide for its top medical centers and superior medical care.
• But even then, they decided to put less-trained surgical techs, which I am a surgical tech too, I don't
• You know, less-trained surgical techs, which I am a surgical tech too, but they don't have that training
• You know, less-trained surgical techs, which I am a surgical tech too, but they don't have that training

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health heard testimony on a wide range of bills focused on environmental health, disease prevention, and access to care. Major topics included restricting polystyrene use, creating a pancreatic cancer awareness and early-detection initiative, improving indoor air quality through a task force and new regulations, expanding access to epinephrine in public places, improving access to health care for people with long COVID, creating an OBGYN loan repayment program for underserved areas, expanding access to hygiene products, modernizing licensure for dietitians and nutritionists, updating school postural screening requirements, and restricting harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements. Several legislators also testified in support of their own bills, including measures on menstrual product access and ingredient disclosure, and surgical smoke protections. Testimony on the polystyrene bill emphasized local municipal bans and the need to reduce plastic pollution. Pancreatic cancer advocates and patients described the disease’s low survival rate, the difficulty of early diagnosis, and the need for an awareness campaign and implementation of commission recommendations. Indoor air quality supporters from environmental justice groups, public health organizations, and residents described asthma, mold, pollution, and the need for a task force with technical expertise; some witnesses urged adding remediation professionals to the task force. On epinephrine access, family members of a man who died after a bee sting and an allergy organization stressed that anaphylaxis can be sudden and fatal and that stock epinephrine in public venues could save lives. Long COVID advocates said the condition affects hundreds of thousands of residents and called for better surveillance and access to care, with a request to include MECFS in the bills’ scope. Other testimony focused on workforce and equity issues. Supporters of the OBGYN loan repayment bill said it would help address maternal health disparities and provider shortages, especially in rural and underserved communities. Hope and Comfort described widespread hygiene insecurity and a long waiting list for basic products, urging a task force to study statewide solutions. Dietitians and nutritionists supported modernization of licensure to clarify standards for medical nutrition therapy while allowing broader wellness counseling. School nurses backed reducing mandatory postural screenings, arguing the current law is not evidence-based, is not reimbursed by MassHealth, and takes time from other student health needs. On the supplement bill, the industry trade group opposed restrictions as overbroad and burdensome, while a public health expert cited research linking weight-loss and muscle-building supplements to serious harms and urged passage. The committee also heard support for menstrual product access and surgical smoke protections, with legislators and advocates describing those bills as longstanding priorities.

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• As a former Army officer, he served two tours in Iraq and was awarded of the Bronze Star and the Purple
• McGregor today, the decision to rescind these awards reports rests with Congress, not with the President
• The last numbers we saw was the DOE may rescind up to $104 million of Colorado-based awards alone.
• With rising demand, and I will tell you every time I meet with a tech CEO today, the conversation is
• I think the national labs are fundamental to America's geostrategic position in the world, and on top

Keywords: nuclear energy, permitting process, energy production, public lands, national parks, uranium imports, legislative bills, infrastructure development

Summary: The committee meeting was dominated by discussions on a variety of legislative bills including major topics such as nuclear energy advancement, the effects of regulatory hurdles on energy production, and proposals to improve national park staffing and maintenance. Members expressed concerns over the federal government's handling of uranium imports and the necessity for maintaining a robust domestic nuclear supply chain. Efforts to streamline permitting processes to facilitate more efficient energy project development were also a focal point, alongside public testimony from stakeholders in the energy and environmental sectors. The meeting highlighted the urgent need for infrastructure development to meet rising energy demands while addressing climate change impacts.

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• Do you know off the top of your head? And if you don't, that's fine. It's not a test.
• is that though do you know off the top is that though do you know off the top of<00:51:49.200>
• We will just take a second to reorganize as we go back to the top of the agenda.
• We're going to start with decision-making, so we're going back to the top.
• amendments needed for clarity Tech amendments needed for clarity consistency<01:19:30.159> and

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• This was listed September 22, awarded 1222.
• Top of please. All right. Conservation. Top of page<00:08:38.959> five.
• Uh, you were at the top of >> Thank you. Uh, you were at the top of page<00:09:30.880> six.
• Top page 12. >> Okay. So, this is going to be the B Pro proud contract.
• Top page 12. >> All right. Top page 12.

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• I think because he was homeschooled, but he went to career tech in Hawnee.
• Found at the top of page 4. Happy to discuss this during Q&A. Mr.
• However, the career tech system is unique to Oklahoma, would you not agree?
• And I can think of three things right off the top of the top that where we have tied the Hands of Norman
• If you read the language at the top, that is.

Bills: HB2268, HB3000, HB3043, HB3066, HB3078, HB3143, HB3144, HB3244, HB3298, HB3320, HB3467, HB3321, HB3329, HB3431, HB3464, HB3499, HB3500, HB3586, HB3590, HB3650, HB3671, HB3695, HB3700, HB3701, HB3764, HB3767, HB3834, HB3931, HB3934, HB3940, HB3944, HB3979, HB3985, HB4113, HB4294, HB4302, HB4317, HB4324, HB4359, HB4426, HB4427, HB4430, HB4431, HB4434, HJR1077, SR42, SR35, HJR1023, HB1225, HB1374, HB1381, HB1590, HB1675, HB2153

Keywords: HB2268, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, OHCA, appropriation, General Revenue Fund, PACE, Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, elderly care, aging Oklahomans, long-term care, Medicaid, health care funding, provider reimbursement, rate increase, low-income seniors, senior services, integrated care, emergency measure, cosmetology, barbering

Transcript Highlights:

• The implications are likely to be drug discovery, climate tech, agri-tech, the financial industry, transportation
• Specifically, AB 949 authorizes the office of the Small Business Advocate to award grants to small businesses
• A lot of small businesses right now are recovering from the pandemic and then on top of it right now

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I've reviewed the grant award process, and it was one of the best review processes for grants that I've
• So, when we have no crop, or we have a very minimal crop in all of these places, it mounts losses on top
• He comes from a farm family and is a graduate of Texas Tech.
• The new school at Texas Tech is a fabulous thing. graduate their first class in just another month.
• But, you know, we are opening more veterinary schools, case in point Texas Tech, which this body along

Bills: HB 43, HB 3364, HB 3469, HB 3479, HB 43, HB 3364, HB 3469, HB 3479

Keywords: agriculture, finance, young farmers, financial assistance, pest control, veterinarian, veterinary medicine, veterinary telemedicine, telehealth, telemedicine, veterinarian-client-patient relationship, VCPR, animal health, livestock, pets, remote care, electronic means, telephone consultation, controlled substances, prescription drugs

Summary: The second bill, House Bill 3469, was introduced to address pest control regulations concerning nuisance birds. Representative Campos explained how the bill proposes non-lethal methods to deter these birds, such as the use of laser lights and sounds, which avoids conflict with both state and federal regulations. The committee heard impassioned testimonies from members of the public who shared firsthand experiences regarding the adverse effects of these birds on property and public health. The meeting concluded with both bills being left pending, reflecting a desire for further deliberation among the committee members.

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• of tech and inclusive access to that future.
• I'm Seth Albam, Executive Director of the award-winning Lynn Community Television.
• Every day, people in our communities are held back by a lack of basic tech skills.
• That program means five to six regional student Emmy awards every single year.
• Year Award, and the Best Editor in the Nation Award.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held its second hearing on a large docket of technology, internet, cybersecurity, broadband, and media bills. Early testimony focused on community media funding legislation, with lawmakers and local access advocates arguing that as cable subscriptions decline and streaming grows, revenue tied to cable franchises no longer supports community television and PEG programming. Supporters said community media remains a key source of local news, government meeting coverage, and civic transparency as newspapers disappear or consolidate. A related bill on cable contract oversight also drew support, with testimony that the Department of Telecommunications and Cable is backlogged and should more actively review municipal-provider agreements and report its workload to the committee. Another major topic was a proposal to create a Massachusetts Innovation Fund for state IT modernization. The Alliance for Digital Innovation backed the bill, saying agencies need flexible upfront capital to replace outdated systems and improve cybersecurity, and pointing to the federal Technology Modernization Fund as a model. The witness noted that funding for the state program still needs to be identified. The committee also heard strong support for a bill requiring free broadband in public housing, with Rep. Emmela Goodwin and MAPC describing internet access as essential for jobs, school, telehealth, and civic participation. They said the digital divide in Massachusetts is driven largely by affordability rather than infrastructure, though questions were raised about costs, wiring, and whether all housing sites already have broadband access available at the curb. A substantial portion of the hearing centered on bills to limit addictive social media feeds for minors. Supporters, including lawmakers, parents, teens, and advocacy groups, argued that algorithmic feeds contribute to addiction, anxiety, body image problems, and other harms, and said the bills would restrict surveillance-based curation and overnight notifications while leaving search and followed accounts available. Opponents, including FIRE, CCIA, and the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, argued the bills would require invasive age verification, threaten privacy and cybersecurity, burden adults’ anonymity, and likely face First Amendment challenges. They also warned the measures could disadvantage smaller businesses and may be unconstitutional based on recent court rulings in other states. The committee also heard support for blockchain-related bills creating a commission, a pilot program, and consumer education efforts, with testimony that Massachusetts has the talent but needs a coordinated state strategy. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

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• I'm not sure I know that off the top of my head, but I'm happy to give that number.
• The program awards funds for coastal improvement and recovery projects.
• On page 5 on your presentation, I was trying to really understand. on the top right.
• We have working relationships with Texas A&M, Texas Tech University.
• Now 49 million dollars of interest on top of the 1 billion dollars.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• Is someone from our tech team helping you? Ciara, is she available? Just plug it into the other.
• I do not have that off the top today. Representative Erick. Thank you. No, that's all I need.
• We may ask the Department of Human Services to send us, "Hey, send us, you know, the top 20 providers
• I receive employment in return for awarding a grant, or I recommend that an agency award a grant.
• contracts then later became an employee of a particular company they had awarded a grant to.

Bills: HF3043, HF2891

Keywords: public safety, illegal remunerations, healthcare fraud, grants, criminal penalties, state law, grants management, state employees training, certification, monitoring grants, accountability, grant fraud

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• NVIDIA endured historic stock market losses, like many other tech companies.
• I didn't think I was so top of the list. Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
• And I think that it is alarming that we have the top finance.
• Revenues, as I mentioned earlier at the top of the hearing, are also being looked at.
• They were also recently awarded a federal grant of $89 million and previous grants of...

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• is a sophomore and enjoys spending time with her goats, and she wants to grow... ...up to be a vet tech
• President, it's very exciting for New Mexico that we were awarded $675 million in grant money to continue
• And whereas New Mexico is ranked in the top three states for drone-friendly skies, and whereas New Mexico
• And whereas New Mexico is ranked in the top three states for drone-friendly skies, and whereas New Mexico
• New Mexico led us in the direction of aerospace, and the good senator from TRC talked about all the tech

Keywords: 996, all

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• here real quickly just to speak because we are intervening currently in the dispute regarding the award
• So for that reason, we don't believe that we were awarded the contract appropriately. >> Are you able
• awarded the contract appropriately. awarded the contract appropriately.
• I would just ask if staff can put at the very top of this report a total of all these columns.
• of this report a total of all very top of this report a total of all these<01:18:41.600> columns.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Discussion of the KentuckyWired Network 00:00:55 Discussion of the Water Resource Information System 00:35.40 Discussion of Geographic Information Systems 00:52:30 Discussion of Committee Report to LRC 01:15:05, 958, all

Summary: The Information Technology Oversight Committee met with a quorum, approved the prior meeting minutes, and then heard a presentation from Leadcore representatives Jimmy Bird, Mike Murray, and Rebecca Moss on the Kentucky Wired network. Leadcore described its role as the design-builder and service provider under the KCNA contract, saying the network was built with roughly 13,200 feet of fiber, mostly aerial, and that the use of non-armored cable was a Kentucky-side decision made to reduce cost. They also said aerial construction and non-armored cable increase maintenance challenges, including storm damage and squirrel-related damage, and reported FY25 service activity of 104 break-fix events, 30 maintenance replacements, 64 storm-damage events, and nearly 13,000 feet of fiber replaced to date. Committee members questioned whether the original project anticipated this level of replacement and whether any forecast existed for maintenance under non-armored cable. Leadcore said it did not do a formal forecast and could not say whether the replacement rate was above or below norms, though it acknowledged the decision not to use armored cable came from the Kentucky side of the contract. Members also asked about whether replacements caused network degradation; Leadcore said it tries to replace cable at existing splice points to avoid degradation and, where needed, uses armored cable for replacement sections going forward. The committee then explored Leadcore’s relationship with Excel and KCNA. Leadcore said it has a service-level agreement for KCNA-related fibers but not for dark fibers used by Excel, and that Kentucky Wired fibers get priority on service requests. It said outages are reported through a 1-800 number and that it was not aware of any access problems to the huts. On the tech refresh, Leadcore said its understanding is that maintaining the network is its responsibility, but the technology refresh is not; it said only a very limited amount of refresh has occurred and that this did not match the original contract intent. Leadcore also said it had not been asked to defer maintenance. The chair closed by saying the testimony would inform a committee report and that he intended to recommend clawing back or withholding some previously authorized Kentucky Wired and refresh funding until an audit is complete, with the committee to vote on a report later.

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• Representative Ryan Guillen relates to the use of funds awarded under the Jobs and Education for Texans
• After bouncing between six different early education programs, he finally reached the top of a two-year
• I believe we have counsel from Texas Tech and A&M, if not others, here.
• I'm Eric Bentley, Vice Chancellor and General Counsel for Texas Tech University System.
• More than what big tech is making off of them. Thank you. Thank you very much. OK.

Bills: HB322, HB126, HB3062, HB1481, HB2310, HB2674, HB121, HB2243, HB3627, HB1178, HB367, HB5515, HB126, HB121

Keywords: JET Grant Program, career education, technical education, community colleges, technology solutions, high demand jobs, student athletes, name image likeness, compensation, intercollegiate athletics, representation, fentanyl prevention, drug poisoning awareness, higher education, mental health resources, substance abuse education, student policy, communication devices, school regulations, disciplinary measures

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• Congratulations on these awards. Welcome to the floor of the House.
• Pearson, and they are celebrating Thomas' Eagle Scout Award. Thomas, congratulations.
• Pearson, and they are celebrating Thomas' Eagle Scout Award. Thomas, congratulations.
• Pearson, and they are celebrating Thomas' Eagle Scout Award. Thomas, congratulations.
• Pearson, and they are celebrating Thomas' Eagle Scout Award. Thomas, congratulations.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest recognitions, and a quorum call before moving into committee reports and floor action. Committees reported a number of bills and resolutions, including measures from Local Government, Energy, Health, Judiciary, Appropriations, Rules, and Finance. The chamber also announced caucus and committee meetings, then recessed and later reconvened for final consideration of legislation. Several bills passed the House finally, including House Bill 2299 on body cameras for county probation officers, House Bill 167 designating a scenic byway along Allegheny River Boulevard, House Bill 95 requiring disclosure when content or advertising is generated or substantially modified by artificial intelligence, House Bill 1944 expanding medical amnesty and Good Samaritan protections on campuses, House Bill 2443 creating a child victim recovery fund, House Bill 246 updating references from the Public Welfare Code to the Human Services Code, and House Bill 2586 establishing title protection for music therapists. The House also adopted House Resolution 463 recognizing Korean-American Citizenship Day, House Resolution 499 recognizing Juneteenth Independence Day, and House Resolution 547 directing a study of electronic monitoring as an alternative to incarceration. The House spent significant time on amendments to House Bill 133, which concerns reinstatement of parental rights, and House Bill 138, which addresses parental incarceration and termination of parental rights. Both bills received bipartisan amendments adding guardrails and exceptions, and the amendments were adopted unanimously. The chamber also debated House Bill 2224, the Fair Act, with multiple amendments on utility rates, return on equity, and scope; some amendments were adopted, several tied votes failed, and the bill was left amended for reprinting. House Bill 2544, dealing with school administrators’ rights and negotiations, saw an amendment to allow individual bargaining, but that amendment failed and the bill was agreed to. The session ended with a correction to the record on House Bill 1944, a motion to recommit several bills to Appropriations, and adjournment until June 22, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• We get those pre-ebs in January, full up in March, we award them at the end of July.
• And the row on the very top.
• My tech budget. The technology budget in 2021 was a little over $5 million for the county.
• We're not a top-down policy where one size fits none.
• Nothing more fun than watching wiener dogs run at top speed, which is...

Keywords: 1184, house, all