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• You know, why they exist is to help people stay safe or get safe and really talk with them about what
• I want to know that my daughter is safe, I want to know that my wife is safe, my mom is safe, and Texas
• women are safe.
• You cannot enforce SB7 safely. You cannot pass SB7 safely. Thank you for your testimony.
• Rules keep us safe.

Bills: SB7, SB14, SB 7, SB 14

Keywords: gender designation, civil penalties, private civil rights, multiple-occupancy spaces, Texas Women's Privacy Act, law enforcement, confidentiality, personnel files, employee records, misconduct, abortion, civil liability, abortion-inducing drugs, qui tam actions, Texas Citizens Participation Act, Religious Freedom Restoration Act, healthcare regulations, impact fees, water conservation, reuse projects

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• James Baths. Okay. And then we have Mr.
• I've practiced veterinary medicine in Ocala for 13 years.
• I've practiced veterinary medicine in Ocala for 13 years. Just last year I started my own practice.
• They are already leaving my practice.
• I've been with the practice since its inception in 1997.

Summary: The committee first handled Senate confirmations, hearing two support waivers from the Florida Swimming Pool Association, and then voted to recommend confirmation of all appointees in a block vote. It then took up several bills, adopting amendments and reporting each measure favorably: CS/SB 462 on transportation, which included FDOT authority over speed limits, EV-related funding, MPO changes, workforce grants, and an I-4 widening report; SB 1574 on energy infrastructure investment, creating a PSC mechanism for renewable natural gas infrastructure cost recovery; SB 1002 on utility service restrictions, limiting local government energy-source restrictions; and SB 726 on swatting, adding liability for prosecution/investigation costs and restitution for injuries or property damage. The committee also approved CS/SB 496 on timeshare management and CS/SB 1076 on roof contracting, both with technical or clarifying amendments. A major portion of the meeting focused on SB 408 on thoroughbred permit holders and decoupling live racing from gaming licenses at Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs. Senator Burgess presented a strike-all amendment that would delay decoupling for seven years, with a three-year notice period and a four-year guarantee of racing and current purse/breeder award structures. The sponsor and supporters said the longer runway was intended to create room for negotiations and align Florida with other pari-mutuel operations. The committee heard extensive public testimony, overwhelmingly opposed, from horsemen, breeders, veterinarians, farm owners, sales companies, and related businesses who warned the bill would reduce racing, depress breeding, threaten tens of thousands of jobs, and harm a major agricultural industry. A few speakers, including representatives of the Miccosukee Tribe, opposed the bill as a casino expansion that would benefit out-of-state interests and undermine existing gaming arrangements. No final vote on SB 408 was taken in the portion provided, and the committee continued public testimony after a recess.

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• In practice, it enables municipalities to impose a new fee on any development that does not meet local
• Prescott Park was the site of the former Bed Bath & Beyond and Christmas Tree Shop.
• a site of the Prescott Park uh was a site of the former<02:05:16.080> Bed<02:05:16.320> Bath
• /c><02:05:16.719> Beyond<02:05:17.119> and<02:05:17.280> Christmas former Bed Bath
• and Beyond and Christmas former Bed Bath and Beyond and Christmas Tree<02:05:17.920> Shop.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• implementation Involves the star ratings, which we modified last year again to return to historical practice
• nutritious meal or have their personal care aid, who is typically in the home for purposes such as bathing
• there are some pretty glaring concerns about the quality and whether or not we are adhering to best practices
• that we could be as a state, and particularly with the state's lab, we are adhering to all best practices

Keywords: 914, all

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• It doesn't affect the current practices of MVD, but it preserves them.
• This is going to help us to evolve and to help our children know that they are safe.
• Children cannot learn if they're not safe.
• There are predatory practices that happen at that point.
• There are predatory practices that happen at that point.

Bills: HB2014, HB2111, HB2156, HB2165, HB2202, HB2305, HB2321, HB2399, HB2403, HB2416, HB2418, HB2446, HB2601, HB2615, HB2620, HB2812, HB2939, HB2940, HB2955, HB2957, HB2960, HB2992, HB4026, HB4049

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, public safety, traffic laws, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, agriculture, veterans, state parks, admission fees, military exemption, recreation access

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 2615, a strike-everything amendment creating an Independent Oversight Committee tied to the Department of Child Safety, with authority to review DCS practices, request briefings and audits, visit sites, and receive confidential complaints, along with a $2.2 million appropriation. The sponsor and several parents and advocates testified that stronger independent oversight was needed because of serious DCS failures affecting children and families. Some members supported the goal but objected to housing the committee in the Ombudsman’s office or questioned whether the structure was the right approach. The strike-everything amendment was adopted, but the bill itself then failed on a 5-5 vote. The committee then passed House Bill 2620, which provides $300,000 annually for five years to the Arizona Department of Veterans Services to grant funds to emergency shelters serving veterans without requiring scheduled intake appointments. The sponsor and shelter representatives said the money would support trauma-informed case managers, help veterans connect to VA and shelter resources, and move the state closer to functional zero for veteran homelessness. The bill received unanimous support and a do-pass recommendation. House Bill 2321 also passed unanimously. It requires DCS to place a security freeze on the credit reports of children entering foster care, with the freeze remaining until age 16 unless the child later chooses otherwise, and includes a $100,000 appropriation and one ongoing FTE. The sponsor said foster youth are especially vulnerable to identity theft and need automatic protection. House Bill 2601, which directs ADOT to seek federal segmentation for the Interstate 11 project between Casa Grande and Wickenburg, passed 6-4 after testimony from supporters who said it would keep the project moving and opponents who raised environmental, cost, and litigation concerns. House Bill 2992, a pilot program for child sexual abuse and grooming awareness education in six public schools, also passed 6-4 after testimony from a survivor and advocates; supporters framed it as prevention and critics argued it duplicated existing sex education and should be handled through broader curriculum or parent education. Additional bills considered included House Bill 2156, which appropriates $250,000 to the livestock compensation fund and passed 7-3 despite transparency and conflict-of-interest concerns from an opponent; House Bill 2165, which exempts certain veterans and military members from state park admission fees, as amended to narrow the exemption to retired or disabled veterans and similar National Guard members, and passed 6-4 amid concerns about lost park revenue; House Bill 2960, creating a veterans specialty court grant program and requiring better coordination on incarcerated veterans, which passed 8-0; House Bill 2014, directing studies on gasoline blends and emissions modeling, which passed 6-2 despite concerns about cost and limited impact; and House Bill 2957, preserving non-REAL ID driver licenses and restricting biometric collection and data sharing, which passed 5-4 after amendment.

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• I just wanted to share, or emphasize, that our water is not safe for infants to drink.
• The comments are disheartening to hear, such as, "My children are terrified to bathe in this water or
• The Lakewood water treatment facility is truly a regional asset, providing clean, safe drinking water
• safe clean and<00:52:02.440> reliable<00:52:02.920> water<00:52:03.160> for<00:
• and sustainable future for Hanley safe and sustainable future for Hanley Falls<01:23:57.360> but<

Bills: HF458, HF459, HF461, HF449, HF450, HF965, HF1280, HF612, HF615, HF616, HF622, HF650, HF651, HF1045, HF972, HF851, HF644, HF1050

Keywords: HF458, Henderson, water treatment facility, drinking water, municipal water, public infrastructure, capital investment, state bonds, bonding bill, Public Facilities Authority, water distribution system, well connection, local government grant, Minnesota capital budget, HF459, Carver levee, City of Carver, levee restoration, flood control, flood mitigation

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• other person here with the opportunity to breathe her air, eat from her soils, drink from her waters, bathe
• home, where we've constructed an ADA-style shower so that you could keep your incision dry and be safe
• 30.400> we've I had the cataract issues, and there's a doctor on Kauaʻi who had a Manhattan practice
• <00:41:47.640> had<00:41:47.760> a<00:41:47.960> Manhattan<00:41:49.200> practice
• <00:41:50.200> who Kawaii who had a Manhattan practice who Kawaii who had a Manhattan practice

Keywords: Order of the Day: PENDING, 912, senate, all

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• But the safe for all of our motorists.
• Madam President, our roads have become blood baths needlessly.
• <06:21:40.240> We have become blood baths needlessly.
• We have become blood baths needlessly.
• their ability to access safe their ability to access safe evidence-based<07:30:00.520> care

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Effectively, without disrupting their current practices, many individuals like Gage and Wade unknowingly
• THEY ARE IN CHARGE OF BATHING, DRESSING, AND FEEDING FAMILY MEMBERS AND ADMINISTERING MEDICATIONS, USING
• We should be worried about keeping people safe, and this does the exact opposite of that.
• We have a specific niche practice specifically for mental health cases.
• JUST THE EMPLOYEES BUT IN THE AGENCIES WE COUNT ON TO KEEP US SAFE.

Bills: SB 2, HB 2, HB 2000, HB 2196, HB 213, HB 222, HB 645, HB 1458, HB 1022, HB 141, HB 502, HB 643, HB 3093, HB 1700, HB 117, SB 503, SB 2, HB 120, HB 20, HB 150, HB 6, HB 100, HB 210, HB 215, HB 1393, HB 1151, HB 1268, HB 142, HB 451, HB 124, HB 2, HB 2000, HB 2196, HB 213, HB 222, HB 645, HB 1458, HB 1022, HB 141, HB 502, HB 643, HB 3093, HB 1700, HB 117

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, child grooming, sex offender registration, criminal justice, reportable conviction, law enforcement, virtual education, hybrid learning, school funding, average daily attendance

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• have to meet qualifications of 266 to be safe for our roads. >> So, tell me a little bit about 266.
• to be on the New Hampshire this is safe to be on the New Hampshire roadways. roadways. roadways.
• of 266 to be safe for our roads. roads. roads.
• the 266 and still be safe for the road. the 266 and still be safe for the road. they<00:15:19.920
• Um, our family owns and operates Britain Lumber Company up in Bath, New Hampshire.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Even the stuff that we say is safe has harmful proven medical issues.
• It’s a very practical approach.
• I'm in private practice and have been practicing for 30 years.
• This is an unethical and immoral practice that must end.
• In 2020, 95% of Republican voters backed a ban on this practice.

Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12, SB 5, SB 11, SB 12

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity

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• I appreciate the concept of making sure that our schools are safe.
• Chances are they're trying to get those kids safe.
• The teacher's responsibilities try to get their kids safe.
• I gave her baths. I read her books. I loved on her.
• “And work here and stay here and build their practice here.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by a 123-0 roll call vote. Members then used points of personal privilege to recognize National Police Week, honor Rep. Prouty, and share personal remarks, followed by numerous introductions of special guests, including school groups, interns, a militia reenactment group, and student teams from the University of Missouri and Hallsville FFA. The chamber then handled Senate messages and committee reports before taking up House Bills 1839, 2921, and 3015. Rep. from Cass explained a Senate amendment as a technical correction to House Bill 1839, which would add age-verification requirements for online pornography; the House concurred 104-30 and then finally passed the package 112-25. The House also adopted and then passed the conference committee report on House Bill 2596, which was described as modernizing pooled health plan language for small businesses and adding a provision expanding contraception insurance coverage from a six-month to a 12-month supply, while removing a Senate-added blood pressure cuff provision. The conference report was adopted 120-26 and the bill was third read and passed 119-27. The final major item was Senate Bill 905, creating the Missouri Ranger training program and allowing school districts to optionally place highly trained rangers on campus with narrow law enforcement powers. Supporters argued it would give districts another local-control option to improve school safety, especially where school resource officers are unavailable, and emphasized that it could be volunteer-based and not require state funding. Opponents argued the bill would add guns to schools, increase trauma and liability, and fail to address underlying mental health and school safety needs. After extended debate and a successful previous-question motion, the House adopted the amendment and continued consideration of the bill.

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• The review of past practices shows that, going back at least a half century, every administration and
• They should be at the table so that workable, practical solutions are ultimately implemented.
• It's not unlike having a license to practice law or a nurse.
• <01:14:14.719> If a license to practice law or a nurse.
• If a license to practice law or a nurse.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: Judge Tim O’Malley, Minnesota’s director of program integrity, presented a roadmap to program integrity and fraud prevention built around nine areas for improvement, including leadership and culture, stronger program controls, better coordination among agencies and prosecutors, training, technology modernization, independent oversight, stakeholder engagement, and expanded resources. He said long-standing vulnerabilities in state programs have been exploited by organized criminals, and argued the state must shift from reactive enforcement to front-end prevention, faster detection, and recovery of improper payments. He emphasized that modern data sharing and analytics are especially urgent, and said oversight and accountability are essential for lasting change. Fay Bernstein, a long-time DHS employee, testified that she experienced retaliation after raising contract compliance concerns years ago. She said she was removed from the building, barred from DHS property, investigated for months, and accused of racism and threatening leadership, which she denied. Bernstein argued DHS leadership lacks a fraud-prevention mindset and said the department’s culture punishes employees who speak up, while serious program failures have harmed vulnerable Minnesotans. She called for major leadership changes and firings at DHS. Members questioned O’Malley about whether fraud was driven more by sophisticated criminals or by weaknesses in state systems. He said the vulnerabilities have existed for a long time and organized criminal groups are taking advantage of them, especially where data sharing is weak. Members also pressed him on whistleblower protections and retaliation; O’Malley said he should have included the legislature among places employees can report concerns, and said complaints should be thoroughly investigated with accurate information and appropriate consequences for supervisors who fail to act, ranging from coaching to termination depending on the case. No votes or formal actions were taken in this portion of the meeting.

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• <01:10:04.679> for Leasing and permitted practicing for Leasing and permitted practicing for
• We believe that the state should prioritize substantial practices to protect the environment and economic
• As you've heard with a variety of testimony, offshore wind has been sold as a safe and environmentally
• <02:10:47.840> and<02:10:48.040> environmental sold as a safe and environmental sold
• as a safe and environmental friendly<02:10:49.000> new<02:10:49.239> energy<02:10:49.679

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• President, more related to safe handling of food and packaging of the foods that would be covered under
• And so what federal regulations exist that would ensure that it is transported safely?
• And I'm concerned about how it's going to chill discussions about overall business practices or other
• Body drives safely. Mr.

Bills: HB2894, HB3418, HB3415, HB3413, HB3414, HB3416, HB3417, HB3419, HB3420, HB1739, HB1752, HB1979, HB2941, HB2992, HB3075, HB3086, HB3177, HB3269, HB3278, HB3279, HB3497, HB3644, HB4432, HB3720, HB3849, HB3882, HB3919, HB3941, HB4118, HB4141, HB4268, HB4342, HB4428, HB4429, HB4434

Keywords: HB2894, Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act, rural jobs, rural investment, tax credit, capital investment tax credit, state tax credits, economic development, rural fund, rural investor, qualified investment, eligible business, Department of Commerce, rural business, investment certification, tax liability, credit cap, workforce development, small business finance, rural development

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• from going to work for the business that won The contract for one year, and it codifies the common practice
• Senator, because one of the hardest things to diagnose in any practice is pulmonary embolus, and they
• You put the doctors in the difficult position of practicing defensive medicine because they didn't screen

Bills: HB2894, HB3418, HB3415, HB3413, HB3414, HB3416, HB3417, HB3419, HB3420, HB1739, HB1752, HB1979, HB2941, HB2992, HB3075, HB3086, HB3177, HB3269, HB3278, HB3279, HB3497, HB3644, HB4432, HB3720, HB3849, HB3882, HB3919, HB3941, HB4118, HB4141, HB4268, HB4342, HB4428, HB4429, HB4434

Keywords: HB2894, Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act, rural jobs, rural investment, tax credit, capital investment tax credit, state tax credits, economic development, rural fund, rural investor, qualified investment, eligible business, Department of Commerce, rural business, investment certification, tax liability, credit cap, workforce development, small business finance, rural development

Bills: SJR39, SJR47, SB227, SB1942, SB1627, SB625, SB1716, SB1303, SB2180, SB504, SB1209, SB1448, SB1597, SB1679, SB2182, SB2112, SB2170, SB2084, SB1496, SB1595, SB1655, SB1876, SB1621, SB1944, SB1266, SB2072, SB2104, SB1769, SB1827

Keywords: property valuation, tax limit, homestead, income threshold, elderly, constitutional amendment, voter ID, elections, Oklahoma, proof of identity, gross production tax, ad valorem tax, property exemption, Oklahoma Tax Commission, oil and gas production, regulatory impact, economic implications, dental insurance, health care, medical necessity

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• These are employees interested in safe, reliable, and forward-thinking solutions to the production and
• I thought I heard in the presentation that this is related to the practice of pediatrics, but it could
• It is about the practice of podiatry. With the author clarifying.

Bills: HB1427, SB1403, SB1448, SB1489, SB1546, SB1557, SB1614, SB1377, SB1990, SB1439, SB1630, SB1632, SB1696, SB1796, SB1824, SB1362, SB1849, SB2066, SB2071, SB2104, SB933, SB1633, SB1224, SB1246, SB1280, SB1303, SB1346

Keywords: tax credit, clean-burning fuel, hydrogen fuel cells, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, environmental impact, vehicle modification, renewable energy, job incentives, tax rebates, Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program, employment growth, wage requirements, Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act, consumer protection, unfair trade practices, deceptive practices, exemptions, statutory exemptions, Corporation Commission

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• And it is currently our practice. One more follow-up, Senator Brooks.
• This is just codifying what's already in practice. Follow up: Thank you, Mr. President.
• Thank you so much for the question; this is just codifying what's already in practice.
• That's all it's doing; it's already in practice. I've... I've asked, I've answered.
• This just simply codifies what's already in practice and defines in-state tuition.

Bills: HB1427, SB1403, SB1448, SB1489, SB1546, SB1557, SB1614, SB1377, SB1990, SB1439, SB1630, SB1632, SB1696, SB1796, SB1824, SB1362, SB1849, SB2066, SB2071, SB2104, SB933, SB1633, SB1224, SB1246, SB1280, SB1303, SB1346

Keywords: tax credit, clean-burning fuel, hydrogen fuel cells, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, environmental impact, vehicle modification, renewable energy, job incentives, tax rebates, Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program, employment growth, wage requirements, Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act, consumer protection, unfair trade practices, deceptive practices, exemptions, statutory exemptions, Corporation Commission

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• I practice in- San Antonio.
• I'm a practicing obstetrician and gynecologist. in private practice in Dallas, Texas.
• State-wide practical support organization that helps Texans equitably access abortion through safe, confidential
• I practiced before that. I am an officer of the court.
• I want to practice my speciality and I want to start my family.

Bills: HB44, HB2200, HB1612, HB2747, HB2038, HB3717, HB1431, HB3800, HB3801, HB3560, HB3246, HB44

Keywords: HB 44, Life of the Mother Act, abortion exceptions, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, spontaneous abortion, fetal survival, Texas abortion law, abortion ban, physician liability, health care provider, disciplinary action, aiding and abetting, emergency abortion, obstetric care