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• This bill would amend section 2306.5621 of the government code by updating subdivision 2 to include social
• Sections 2306.5621 BCDF and H through L are also amended to reflect this inclusion.
• On section 2306.5621, where Representative Lopez: We delineate the Homes for Texas Heroes Home Loan Program
• House Bill 1998, proposes amendments to various sections of the Education Code and the Local Government
• That threshold for purchases made by municipalities under that section of code was last updated in 2007

Bills: HB158

Committee: House Intergovernmental Affairs

Keywords: public funds, lobbying activities, political subdivision, government spending, transparency

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• Section 1 of this bill would provide greater opportunity for school districts to give students pursuing
• The second section, which enhances the PEIMS reporting, I think keeps us accountable.
• view this as intimidating, especially if, for example, they have an art. argument in the comment section
• these very niche circumstances that I think. the law doesn't quite understand, and for the comment section
• HB 824 adds focused instruction on local and civic processes to the Texas Education Code, Section 28.002

Bills: HB295 , HB824 , HB1579 , HB1581 , HB2189 , HB295

Committee: House S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

Keywords: bullying, antisemitism, school policies, school discipline, education, education policy, Texas Education Code, hate speech, student rights, civics education, high school curriculum, government, voting process, elected officials, Texas Seal of Biliteracy, biliteracy, bilingual education, multilingual, language proficiency, high school diploma

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• Section 22A01 of the Government Code gives the Attorney General authority to petition the Chief Justice
• This bill adds challenges to the accountability rating system to that section of the government code.
• doing their fact-finding, but to actually um To actually be able to deny the petition under this section
• So this section doesn't limit liability for an injury that's caused by the water park's negligence.
• Amend the same law three different ways and, and add the same chapter numbers and section numbers.

Committee: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

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• Section one. I want to get you to the exact right spot. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
• Two, looks like section 38.45. 3, line 20, request for analysis of proposed legislation.
• So there are. lot of different insurance plans, you've got sections of the law that create the teachers
• Sometimes it isn't if there is a section that calls out certain statutes then it's a little clearer if
• So I just want to also point out that I think... you know, as you were pointing out that section of this

Bills: HB138 , HB335 , HB388 , HB138

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, education, funding, classroom resources, teacher support, student outcomes, health benefits, provider dentists, payment reimbursement, insurance code, noncontracting, dental care, reimbursement, health benefit plans, noncontracting providers

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• limit advances to the maximum of $350, an enhanced version of a consumer small lender license under Section
• Chair, so I'm not going to give the section-by-section overview of it. I will refer to Mr.
• Some sections amending chapter 152 are changes that align with the comparable section in chapter 342

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And then in section, New Mexico State Statute 5831-9D, the authority shall pledge irrevocably a minimum
• Article 1, Section 10 of the U.S.
• Constitution and Article 2, Section 19 of the New Mexico Constitution prohibit laws that impair contractual
• On page two of the fiscal impact report, at the very top, it says essentially delete that section that
• My recommendation, Madam Chair, is to strike that same section that the Representative has and replace

Committee: House House Commerce & Economic Development Committee

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• Chair, with those, the jurisdiction, which sections would be in the labor, what they would be looking
• I mean, would there be something where it could come to the committee for the somewhat sections, and
• committee for the come to the eye committee for the somewhat<00:09:23.560><c> a</c><00:09:24.480><c> sections
• c> and</c><00:09:25.640><c> we</c><00:09:25.760><c> can</c><00:09:25.959><c> keep</c> somewhat a sections
• and we can keep somewhat a sections and we can keep working<00:09:26.440><c> on</c><00:09:27.360><c>

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• like to add into the committee report noting the specific opposition from HMA, which would be on Section
• like to add into the committee report noting the specific opposition from HMA, which would be on Section
• like to add into the committee report noting the specific opposition from HMA, which would be on Section
• like to add into the committee report noting the specific opposition from HMA, which would be on Section
• like to add into the committee report noting the specific opposition from HMA, which would be on Section

Committee: Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs heard several bills on January 27, 2025. SB 24, relating to identification, would require the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to help inmates obtain civil ID cards and other vital documents for reentry. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from DCR, the Hawaiʻi Correctional System Oversight Commission, DHS, the Hawaiʻi Disability Rights Center, health and youth advocates, and others, with comments emphasizing that reentry should begin on day one and that lack of identification is a major barrier to housing and employment. A senator asked about the low number of IDs issued in 2022 and DCR said it already has a satellite ID card machine at Hālawa and plans to procure more for other facilities. The committee recommended passage of SB 24 as is. SB 474, relating to psychologists, would require DCR clinical psychologists to obtain licensure within 10 years of employment and would sunset in 2035. DCR strongly supported the bill, citing a severe staffing shortage, low exam passage rates, and many vacant positions, while the Hawaiʻi Psychological Association expressed concerns and one testifier argued psychologists serving incarcerated people should be licensed before employment. Committee members questioned whether the 10-year period was too long and discussed alternative solutions such as pay incentives and shortage differentials. The committee ultimately recommended passage with amendments, shortening the licensure period to 5 years, moving the sunset to July 1, 2030, and making other technical changes. SB 353, relating to emergency management, would clarify emergency authority, bar suspension of public records or vital statistics requests during emergencies, define “severe warning,” and allow the legislature or city councils to terminate a state of emergency. DHS and HMA opposed the bill, arguing it could limit executive flexibility and cut off access to the major disaster fund, while supporters included public-interest and good-government groups. The committee discussed whether legislative termination authority could interfere with ongoing emergency response and recovery, with the bill’s sponsor explaining it was aimed more at situations where emergency conditions have ended, such as prolonged COVID-era proclamations. The committee recommended passage with amendments, including a delayed effective date and committee report notes referencing DHS request data and HMA’s opposition. The committee also heard SB 259, relating to recordkeeping for secondhand dealers and pawn brokers, and SB 37, relating to recordings of law enforcement activities. SB 259 was set for amendment and deferred decision-making to January 29, 2025, so the committee could seek input from HPD. SB 37 drew support from the Legal Clinic and other advocates, with a clarifying question about civil enforcement actions, and the committee recommended passage with amendments and a delayed effective date. The meeting concluded with the committee adopting its recommendations and adjourning.

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• IMMIGRATION AGENCY FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS ASSOCIATING WITH HOUSING AND EVEN BEFORE I GET TO THE COUPLING SECTION
• WITH REGARDS TO THE SECTION IT TALKS ABOUT YOU CAN'T USE BASICALLY IGNORANCE OF THE LAW AS AN EXCUSE
• SO BASICALLY WE ARE GETTING RID OF THE TWO SECTIONS IN THE UNDERLYING BILL THAT WILL REPEAL OUR IN-STATE
• ELECTIONS. >> Speaker: THANK YOU CHAIRMAN ROUSON, ON BEHALF OF THE FLORIDA SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS SECTION
• COMPARE THOSE THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT THAT THEY UPDATE THEIR DRIVER'S LICENSE SO WHAT THIS DOES IN SECTION

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Um, on line 10 of the bill, which is section two, it says no public utility shall recover through rates
• 501c 6 of the internal revenue sections 501c 6 of the internal revenue code<00:08:55.760><c> of</c><
• Uh I I can say maybe I that section.
• It says funding fund section 106H9.
• Could you give me the bill, the section of the law again? RSA what?

Committee: House Science, Technology and Energy

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Center of Medicaid and Medical Services for a Section 117... ...to apply to the U.S.
• Center of Medicaid and Medical Services for a Section 1115 waiver to authorize Medicaid payments for

Committee: Senate Senate Federalism Committee of Reference

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Center of Medicaid and Medical Services for a Section 117. ...to apply to the U.S.
• Center of Medicaid and Medical Services for a Section 1115 waiver to authorize Medicaid payments for

Committee: Senate Senate Federalism Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee met, approved the February 16, 2026 minutes, and heard House Bill 2177. The bill would require the Director of Access to apply annually for a federal Section 1115 waiver to allow Medicaid reimbursement for certain services provided to American Indian and Alaska Native members through Indian Health Service or tribal 638 facilities for services reduced or eliminated since September 2010. No one testified for or against the bill, and members asked a brief question about whether the measure would cover ancestors of tribal members; the discussion indicated the bill was forward-looking. A motion was made for HB 2177 to receive a due pass recommendation. The committee then voted 6-0, with one member not voting, to pass the bill. No other business was taken up, and the meeting adjourned.

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• our son's mental health and substance use, went to the Pittsfield District Court to petition for a Section
• We've spoken with dozens of family law attorneys, members of the Family Law Section of the Women's Bar
• Hi, my name is Shawna Fobiano, and I am testifying in strong support of the proposed amendment to Section
• It was understood at the passing of the bill that a Section 38 hearing to allow a judge to consider the
• Even just three days of detention, the time Section 58A allows the Commonwealth to detain someone before

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on the Judiciary

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on a wide range of criminal justice, victim services, and records-sealing bills. Early testimony focused on H.1811, the Clean Slate automated record-sealing bill, with supporters arguing that automatic sealing after existing waiting periods would remove barriers to jobs, housing, and education without changing eligibility rules. Advocates from legal aid, business, and housing organizations said the current petition-based system is underused, burdensome, and costly, while opponents of expanding surveillance-related laws urged the committee to preserve privacy protections. The committee also heard testimony on H.1693, which would immediately seal records in cases ending without conviction and clarify the presumption of innocence, with speakers describing how dismissed cases still create lasting collateral consequences and prevent people from moving forward. No votes were taken during the hearing. Several bills centered on victim safety and domestic violence. Senator Michael Moore testified for S.1201, which would keep child-protective orders in effect even if the parent or guardian who filed them dies, and for S.1204, which would update the wiretap statute. Multiple survivors and advocates supported S.1215 and S.1222, arguing for a narrow wiretap defense for recordings made to document threats or abuse and for making GPS tampering a separate felony offense. Testifiers described situations in which GPS devices were cut off or disabled and said current law leaves victims at risk and gives abusers too much leeway. The committee also heard emotional testimony on H.1685/S.1238, a bill prompted by the suicide of Stavri Yanka in custody, with the sponsor, his mother, and the sheriff describing the need for better information-sharing so suicide-risk information follows a person into custody. Law enforcement and prosecutors supported several due-process and dangerousness-related bills. MassCOP, the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association, and the State Police Association backed H.1828/S.1039/S.1235, which would require de novo Superior Court review for POST Commission suspensions over two weeks or decertifications, arguing officers need a meaningful appeal beyond administrative review. The committee also heard support for H.1691, expanding the dangerousness statute to additional offenses; Bristol County District Attorney Quinn said the changes would let prosecutors seek detention in serious cases such as child rape and manslaughter when facts warrant it. In contrast, the Committee for Public Counsel Services opposed expanding dangerousness detention, warning that pretrial detention causes serious harms and disproportionately affects Black and Hispanic defendants. The hearing also included testimony on H.1654/S.1063 to enhance victims’ rights and H.1525, which would rename and expand community corrections into community justice programs, with supporters emphasizing reentry, reduced stigma, and broader service access.

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• The town was in noncompliance with these code sections and other proper accounting procedures, as noted
• contractor for roof repairs before work began, in conflict with Arkansas Constitution, Article 12, Section
• In addition, this transaction appears to conflict with Arkansas Constitution, Article 12, Section 5,
• The transaction appears to conflict with Arkansas Constitution, Article 12, Section 5, as interpreted
• In addition, this transaction appears to conflict with Arkansas Constitution, Article 12, Section 5,

Committee: All LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES

Keywords: 1204, all

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• funds created to either address many of the factors listed in that, or described in that adequacy section
• And I'll be happy to take questions on this section, or we can go ahead and move on.
• So that's going to conclude our categorical fund section.
• That wraps up our supplemental section, so we're going to move into our final...
• That wraps up our supplemental section, so we're going to move into our final section, which is just

Keywords: 1204, all

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• California has been adding species to Section 6530 of the Penal Code, including seven species, which
• And look, the challenges—so on page four of your analysis, it refers to Public Resources Code Section
• the imbalance has now swung in the other direction, such that the law explicitly states, and it's Section
• If there are ways to frame this section, that's the bottom of page A to the analysis, you know, in a
• But what they didn't realize, at the very, very end of the chapter, like sections and sections and sections

Committee: Senate Natural Resources and Water

Summary: The committee heard SB 1393, an omnibus update to the Fish and Game Code covering steelhead trout and Dungeness crab management. The author and supporters said the bill would strengthen the steelhead trout report card program, extend and refine Dungeness crab management, and clarify vessel transit rules in closed crab fishing areas. The Nature Conservancy, Trout Unlimited, and other supporters said the measure implements long-standing task force recommendations and supports both conservation and coastal fishing communities. There was no opposition, and the bill was moved forward on a 4-0 vote to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 1250, which would require Caltrans to incorporate wildlife connectivity into transportation planning and asset management, set performance targets, and coordinate with wildlife agencies. Supporters from conservation, animal welfare, land trust, and local government groups said the bill would reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions, improve public safety, and better integrate crossings, culverts, and fencing into routine highway projects. The California Building Industry Association moved to a neutral position after amendments clarified the bill would apply to transportation right-of-way planning and not create exactions on private property. Members discussed the bill’s relationship to Caltrans planning authority and existing funding, and it was passed to Appropriations on a 4-0 vote. Senator Gonzalez’s SB 1268, which would codify the state’s Outdoors for All initiative, also received broad support from environmental justice, conservation, parks, and recreation groups. Testimony emphasized inequitable access to parks and nature, especially for low-income communities and communities of color, and said the bill would make the initiative more durable by placing it in statute. The chair and members spoke in favor of expanding outdoor access, and the bill was approved on a 3-0 vote with some members not yet voting. The committee then heard three Western Joshua tree bills from Senator Ochoa Bogh. SB 1061 would streamline relocation of limited numbers of trees without fees in certain cases; SB 1062 would require proportionate or tiered mitigation fees for public utilities and agencies; and SB 1063 would create an expedited, fee-free permitting path for basic residential utility and wildfire-hardening projects. Supporters, including local water agencies, counties, and farm and business groups, said the current law imposes heavy costs on desert residents and ratepayers. Opponents, including wildlife and conservation organizations, argued the bills would weaken protections for a species they said is threatened by climate change and habitat loss, and noted that existing administrative processes are already addressing fees and permitting. After amendments, opposition was withdrawn on SB 1061 and SB 1062, and both bills advanced on 3-0 votes to Appropriations; SB 1063 remained under discussion in the portion provided.

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• Article 2, Section 26 says our rights shall not be impaired.
• Article 2, Section 2.1 of the Arizona Constitution guarantees victims the right to prompt restitution
• This section does not preempt a local ordinance that is more protective of private property rights if
• D this section does not preempt a local ordinance starting with line 21, section D.
• This section does not preempt a local ordinance that is more protective of private property rights if

Committee: House House Judiciary Committee of Reference

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard and advanced several bills focused on criminal justice, public safety, firearms, immigration-related enforcement, and victims’ rights. SB 1170 would enhance sentencing for selling dangerous or narcotic drugs to a minor when the drug sale contributed to the minor’s death; supporters, including grieving parents, argued it would hold dealers accountable, while opponents warned it would remove judicial discretion and increase prison terms for people with addiction. The committee also approved SB 1012, which narrows a restaurant-related concealed-carry restriction for properly permitted handgun holders in certain Series 12 restaurants; supporters framed it as a limited correction, while beverage industry representatives said it overrides property rights and creates confusion. SB 1511, requiring proof of lawful status for drivers using non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses and allowing citations and possible impoundment, also received a do-pass recommendation after emotional testimony about trucking-related fatalities. The committee then took up a strike-everything amendment to SB 1100 creating an Arizona registration and disclosure system for lobbying on behalf of foreign adversary principals, with the Department of Homeland Security supporting the measure and civil rights advocates objecting that it could stigmatize people based on origin rather than conduct. SB 1004, dealing with GPS monitoring for homeless registered sex offenders, was amended to remove DPS as the monitoring agency and passed despite concerns about overcriminalization and loss of judicial discretion. SB 1213, which would bar probation for people unlawfully present in the U.S. and require ICE notification, passed over objections that it conflicts with existing probation statutes and raises constitutional concerns. SB 1402, requiring probationers on electronic monitoring to pay the fee, also passed, with opponents arguing courts already have discretion and should consider ability to pay. The committee next approved SB 1709, which mandates re-arrest, probation revocation, and consecutive prison terms for adults on probation for dangerous crimes against children who commit new offenses or violate probation; supporters said it was needed to protect children, while opponents said it strips judges of discretion and can punish technical violations too harshly. SB 1413, removing a $100,000 cap on restitution for serious injury or death caused by moving violations, passed after the county attorney’s office said the cap had already been found unconstitutional. SB 1416, updating missing-child notification procedures and requiring faster photo and media dissemination, passed unanimously after testimony from missing-child advocates. Finally, SB 1725, creating a civil and petty-offense remedy for excessive marijuana smoke or odor drifting onto neighboring property, passed after debate over private-property rights, medical marijuana protections, local control, and possible conflict with the Voter Protection Act; the committee also heard SB 1723, a domestic-violence-related bill expanding protective-order, bail, and parenting-time considerations, but the transcript cuts off before action on that measure.

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• It's my understanding, according to Chapter 12A, Section 10, that that is required.
• So that's defined by Chapter 268A, Section 23, and there's B, there's C, there's one, two, and three.
• Well, Chair, I have to find a specific section to make sure I'm answering clearly.
• The particular sections that I'm speaking about are on pages 10 and 11 in the IG's report, which, as
• The particular sections that I'm speaking about are on pages 10 and 11 in the IG's report, which, as

Committee: Senate Senate Committee on Post Audit and Oversight

Summary: The committee met to review MassDOT’s failed service plaza procurement and the Inspector General’s findings. Chair Montigny opened with a broad critique of procurement culture, conflict-of-interest risks, and the need for stronger oversight, saying the committee’s role is bipartisan and investigative and that subpoenas would be used if necessary. Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro then summarized his investigatory letter, saying MassDOT had created procedures that could have supported a fair process but did not follow them. He identified eight major problems, including inadequate conflict-of-interest disclosures, undisclosed relationships and communications with Applegreen and Suffolk Construction, violations of contact rules, inconsistent weighting of evaluation subfactors, weak documentation of scoring, unclear information-sharing with subject matter experts, live roll-call scoring that increased perceived bias, and insufficient board/committee review before approval. He recommended clearer disclosure forms, stronger training, better documentation, sealed scoring, clearer rules for internal communications, and more public board involvement. Committee members pressed the Inspector General on whether the conduct violated law, how to define and police “appearance” of conflicts, whether employees should be held accountable, and whether prior evaluators should be excluded from the new process. Shapiro said his report did not conclude that laws were violated, but that the process was seriously flawed and that accountability should be handled within agencies. He also said he would provide additional written recommendations on broader procurement standards and noted that some oversight functions may need clearer definitions and better recordkeeping across agencies and quasi-public entities. The chair and members emphasized that the problems appeared systemic rather than limited to one administration or one contract. MassDOT Interim Secretary Phil Ting and Undersecretary Jonathan Gulliver then described the new procurement approach. They said the prior process had been a failure, but that the new effort is a complete reset with no one from the prior evaluation participating. MassDOT plans to split the plazas into three geographic packages, use a design-build/public-private partnership framework, and create a P3 Commission with appointments from the governor, legislative leaders, and treasurer, plus review by the Inspector General and Attorney General. They said the new scoring will be more objective, with financial scoring set at 60% and based on a guaranteed maximum price and other mathematical measures rather than projected revenues, and that technical and financial evaluations will be separated in a double-blind process. Members signaled cautious support for the changes but continued to question whether the new structure and oversight will be enough to prevent a repeat of the earlier procurement failures.

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• Our section of the bill—we are in support of the bill.
• Our section on the bill begins on your amendment. Thank you very much for your amendment.
• On page three, in section 5-342, Progressive would like—writes personal boat policies in Arizona.
• Sure, it's in the definition section, 7,001, the final definition, which is definition number 23.
• Page 54, Section 78, 48-7045, seller disclosure in form of notice. You say 54? Yeah, sorry, Mr.

Bills: HB2091 , HB2140 , HB2320 , HB2384 , HB2398 , HB2502 , HB2780 , HB2918 , HB2939 , HB2950 , HB2999 , HB4020 , HB4026 , HB4029

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: insurance, financial surveillance, regulations, assessments, Arizona Revised Statutes, investment, state treasurer, gold bullion, treasury management, financial regulations, school districts, bonds, financial advisors, elections, municipal advisors, cost of borrowing, lease agreements, school property, tax exemptions, impact aid revenue bonds

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• During that time, I was able to do IV, an epidural, and a C-section within a half-hour period.
• Then I went over and did the spinal for a C-section.
• This is the way that anesthesia works in the current Final for a C-section.
• We created dedicated investigations and case management sections, hired additional special investigators
• , and implemented video... ...and case management sections, hired additional special investigators, and

Keywords: 988, house, all