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• intervention prevents escalation to higher levels of care, including crisis intervention, emergency room visits
• funds for strengths building and wellness, and joint specialty mental health and child welfare home visits
• funds for strengths building and wellness, and joint specialty mental health and child welfare home visits

Summary: The hearing opened with remarks from the chair and members about recent federal cuts to public health, mental health, family planning, and Title X funding, with strong concern about the impact on California programs and providers. The committee then turned to the Department of State Hospitals, which presented its 2025-26 budget proposal of $3.4 billion, including new positions, capital improvements, and funding tied to increased patient costs and incompetent-to-stand-trial services. DSH reported major progress in reducing the IST waitlist and wait times, said it had met the court’s 28-day treatment benchmark for those without extenuating circumstances, and described workforce recruitment and retention efforts such as residency programs, fellowships, outreach, and hiring streamlining. Members asked about future IST referral trends, SB 1323’s effect on diversion and community treatment, and workforce lessons in high-cost regions; public comment urged reconsideration of county IST growth cap methodology in light of new criminal justice initiatives. The committee next received an informational overview of Proposition 1 and its changes to behavioral health funding and governance. The Legislative Analyst’s Office explained that Prop. 1 restructured county MHSA funding buckets, expanded the Commission for Behavioral Health, shifted prevention and early intervention responsibilities, and authorized a $6.4 billion bond, including $4.4 billion for behavioral health facilities through BHCIP. DHCS said it had released guidance for county integrated plans and was receiving extensive public comment. Members focused on BHCIP application requirements, especially letters of support and tribal projects, and raised concerns about whether DHCS’s implementation matched statutory intent. DHCS said it had authority to set application requirements and that tribal entities were treated differently because of sovereignty and funding structure. DHCS then updated the committee on BHCIP, the Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program, and related bond implementation. The department said BHCIP had awarded about $1.7 billion across five rounds, with more than 130 projects and 223 distinct facilities funded, and that it was preparing to award the new bond funds after receiving nearly $8 billion in applications. The LAO’s assessment found that more than half of awards served at least 80% Medi-Cal enrollees, but also raised concerns that the regional allocation model could reinforce inequities, that the program had not sufficiently addressed the highest-need regions such as the southern San Joaquin Valley, and that smaller counties and less launch-ready applicants faced barriers. For bridge housing, DHCS said more than $1.1 billion had been awarded, serving over 5,000 people and supporting more than 2,000 operational beds, but the Governor’s budget proposes to eliminate Round 4 funding as the administration weighs other statewide investments and Proposition 1 implementation workload. Public commenters and members urged more accountability, better regional equity, stronger labor and community involvement, and caution about funding for for-profit psychiatric facilities. Finally, the committee heard on the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative. CalHHS and DHCS described CYBHI as a broad prevention- and equity-focused effort with more than 1,300 organizations funded, over $2.1 billion awarded, and multiple work streams spanning schools, community programs, workforce, and digital supports. DHCS highlighted school-based services, the fee schedule rollout, and digital platforms BrightLife Kids and Soluna, which it said are reaching users statewide and providing low-barrier access to coaching and support. Members and public commenters raised concerns about delays in school fee schedule implementation, the large share of funding going to digital tools, the need for more in-person services, and whether the initiative is sufficiently tracking outcomes and equity impacts. No formal votes were taken during the hearing.

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• of opioids to be provided to a patient through telemedicine, where currently an in-person physician visit
• of opioids to be provided to a patient through telemedicine, where currently an in-person physician visit
• Opioids to be provided to a patient through telemedicine, where currently an in-person physician visit

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Commerce

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures, beginning with HB 205 HD1 and HB 480 HD1 on workers’ compensation. Testifiers from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and the Department of Human Resources Development supported the bills, with DLIR saying HB 205 would codify and regulate nonprescription over-the-counter drugs at a reasonable rate, and DHRD saying HB 480 would encourage timely and accurate assessments of injured workers’ physical abilities. No opposition was raised on those measures, and the committee moved on without votes or amendments noted. On HB 331 HD1 relating to permits, the University of Hawaiʻi, the Department of Education, and the Hawaii School Facilities Authority supported the bill, while the Board of Water Supply and Greg Mikan opposed it. Supporters did not elaborate much beyond standing on written testimony, but the School Facilities Authority asked that renovations be added to the definition of repeatable projects. Opponents argued the Department of Planning and Permitting is understaffed and that bypassing or speeding the permitting review process could create problems, especially for projects requiring proper engineering review. No action was taken beyond hearing testimony. The committee also heard HB 72 HD1 on pharmacy technician regulation, with the Board of Pharmacy offering comments and the Hawaii Pharmacist Association, Walgreens, and Mōʻiliʻili Drugs supporting the measure. Supporters said pharmacy technicians already perform essential duties such as vaccinations, compounding, inventory, and dispensing, and argued Hawaiʻi is the only state without an active managed list of practicing pharmacy technicians. On HB 139 HD1 regarding insurance, the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs offered comments, and the Hawaii Society for Clinical Oncologists supported the bill, arguing fertility preservation coverage should not conflict with federal law or the prepaid health care system. On HB 32 HD1 relating to cannabis, the Attorney General and Department of Health raised concerns about allowing purchase before certification is approved, while the Hawaii Cannabis Industry Association supported the bill and suggested lowering the purchase limit from 2 ounces to 1 ounce; the Department of Health said its average turnaround is two to three business days, with about 20% of applications returned for incompleteness and an internal expedited process for certain cases. Later, the committee heard HB 470 HD1 on noise, with the Department of Health supporting the goal of reducing noise pollution but cautioning that regulating intermittent noise like string trimmers is complicated, while the Retail Merchants of Hawaiʻi opposed the bill as a hardship for small businesses and questioned the practicality of battery-powered equipment. Ted Bolan supported the measure, saying it would not ban gas leaf blowers but would require quieter models over time. The committee then heard HB 534 HD1 on labeling requirements, where DLNR and the Department of Agriculture offered comments and several fishing and consumer groups supported the bill. Testimony focused on seafood origin labeling, especially raw tuna used in poke and sushi, with DLNR explaining the bill was being narrowed to avoid federal preemption and to avoid unintentionally covering canned tuna or other processed products. Finally, the committee heard H47 HD1 on aquaculture, with the Department of Agriculture, the Hawaii Invasive Species Council, and the Agribusiness Development Corporation supporting the measure; no votes were taken on any bill during the hearing.

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• And there are administrators making decisions who have never visited our floor, or we haven't seen them
• Those are the ones that I know of since I haven't had the opportunity to visit other places.
• A four-year study by Kaiser showed a 99% reduction in ER visits for their VNS patients.

Committee: House House Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:

• I've visited schools to see firsthand how this bell-to-bell ban is working.
• I<00:58:10.319><c> I've</c><00:58:10.559><c> visited</c><00:58:11.119><c> schools</c><00:58:11.839><c
• </c> I visited McCarthy. So, one of the places I visited was McCarthy Middle School in Nashua.
• </c><06:39:08.160><c> While</c><06:39:08.400><c> we</c> during their visit last week.
• While we during their visit last week.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• of years and something I pointed out to the House Child and Family Law Committee on stepparent visitation
• uh with children stepparent visitation uh with children is<00:39:47.680><c> relative</c><00:39:48.160
• I could not view any information regarding her visits, including her documented diagnosis and treatment
• not view any information<02:07:23.920><c> regarding</c><02:07:24.320><c> her</c><02:07:24.560><c> visits
• ,</c> information regarding her visits, information regarding her visits, including<02:07:25.679><c>

Committee: Senate Children and Family Law

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• the Tulalip Tribe and, you know, visited the Tulalip Tribe and, you know, I<00:32:08.920><c> also</c
• &gt;&gt; Um just<00:35:17.760><c> our</c><00:35:17.880><c> visits</c><00:35:18.680><c> around</c><00:
• 35:19.760><c> the</c><00:35:19.880><c> continent,</c> just our visits around the continent, just our
• visits around the continent, you<00:35:20.920><c> know,</c><00:35:21.480><c> speaking</c><00:35:21.960
• /c><00:35:26.520><c> know,</c><00:35:26.680><c> speaking</c><00:35:27.120><c> to</c> Um, just our visits

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• You can see in the middle picture Senator Champion, who recently visited campus.
• You can see in the middle picture Senator Champion, who recently visited campus.
• I want to thank Representative Baker and Senator Champion again for participating in that visit, as well
• Again, just visiting with, I think, our friends at Cargill about trying to get more meat off the bone
• with I think our friends just visiting with I think our friends at<00:29:44.559><c> Cargill</c><00:29

Bills: HF1316 , HF4369

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: HF1316, child support, new hire reporting, centralized work reporting system, independent contractors, payors, employers, payor of funds, withholding orders, income withholding, child support enforcement, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, gig economy, rideshare drivers, delivery drivers, 1099, W-9, W-4, newly hired workers, rehired employees

Transcript Highlights:

• I've had a chance to visit this facility and I wish to plead my case. and I wish to plead my case.
• </c><00:43:10.080><c> this</c><00:43:10.280><c> facility</c> I've had a chance to visit this facility
• I also got to visit Bethany Crisis Center in Duluth and got to see firsthand the wonderful services that
• I also got to visit bringing this bill.
• I also got to visit Bethany<00:52:12.120><c> Crisis</c><00:52:12.600><c> Center</c><00:52:13.400><c>

Bills: HF3877 , HF3714 , HF3750 , HF3024

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: public authorities, dissolution cases, court system, child protection, legal notice, foster care, child welfare, enrollment priority, education programs, child care assistance, foster youth, extended foster care, bill of rights, out-of-home placement, Minnesota Statutes chapter 260C, social services agency, caseworker, permanency team, sibling visitation, relative contact

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• Over 35,000 locations were visited and tested to ensure that they have the broadband that they need.
• Over 35,000 locations were visited<00:04:21.840><c> and</c><00:04:22.160><c> tested</c><00:04:22.880>
• <c> to</c><00:04:23.120><c> ensure</c><00:04:23.440><c> that</c><00:04:23.600><c> they</c> visited and
• tested to ensure that they visited and tested to ensure that they have<00:04:24.000><c> the</c><00:04
• And finally, looking ahead, as always, if you are ever able to visit with any of the team members, we

Bills: HF3508 , HF3548 , HF3549

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: dairy assistance, agriculture, investment, relief initiative, farm support, farm assistance, down payment, state funding, loan modification, grain indemnity, financial security, crop insurance, Minnesota agriculture, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• And we were told early on by visiting attorneys that because of what they've watched in Florida and other
• Academy and a noted author and commentator, and that one commentator he pays attention to served as a visiting
• Academy and a noted author and commentator, and that one commentator he pays attention to served as a visiting
• Naval Academy and a noted author and commentator, and one commentator I pay attention to served as a visiting
• Winnie, from Sublette County, said, "I served as a visiting professor at the U.S.

Bills: SF0035 , SF0090 , SF0072

Committee: House Education

Keywords: education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse

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• are in place to ensure compliance and program integrity, and we will be doing in-person monitoring visits
• And it's going to be just as important that we monitor those and do the site visits and evaluate all
• those and do important that we monitor those and do the<00:44:58.960><c> site</c><00:44:59.200><c> visits
• and</c><00:44:59.920><c> evaluate</c><00:45:00.480><c> all</c><00:45:00.640><c> the</c> the site visits
• and evaluate all the the site visits and evaluate all the expenses<00:45:01.839><c> in</c><00:45:02.079

Bills: HF1925

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

Keywords: nurse licensure, multistate license, healthcare, public safety, interstate compact, nursing regulation, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• of her elementary school, and she wrote a letter to her lieutenant governor and asked him to come visit
• If there's someone there, you're willing to visit with them.
• well and so beautifully that they really come out with something, saying, you know, we were able to visit
• Something, saying, you know, we were able to visit, we were able to talk to the lieutenant governor,
• Madam President, I would like to have the sponsor of the bill if she has visited with any law enforcement

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge, and agreed by unanimous consent to allow cameras on the floor and gallery, excuse several senators, and move to announcements and miscellaneous business. The chamber then adopted a ceremonial resolution honoring Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales for his years of service as Senate president and lieutenant governor, followed by extensive remarks from senators and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham praising his leadership, fairness, education advocacy, and personal kindness. Morales briefly responded, thanking members, the governor, and his family, and noting he would offer fuller remarks on his final day. After messages from the House were read, the Senate adopted several committee reports. These included favorable action on Senate Memorial 31; House Judiciary Committee substitute for House Bill 70; House Bill 124, referred to Finance; Senate Joint Resolution 6, referred to Judiciary; Senate Joint Resolution 7; House Bills 103, 154, 165, and 285 as amended; and the Finance Committee’s amended report on House Appropriations and Finance Committee substitute for House Bills 2 and 3. The Judiciary Committee also reported Senate Bill 104 as duly enrolled and engrossed, and the body noted that SB 104 had been signed in open session. During personal privilege, Majority Floor Leader Peter Wirth discussed a State Ethics Commission advisory opinion on whether legislators who are attorneys may vote on medical malpractice cap legislation, arguing the issue is governed by Senate rules rather than the Governmental Conduct Act. He said he would continue to disclose his interests and vote under Rule 7-5, and also rejected a newspaper suggestion that he had a conflict in sponsoring a judgeship bill for the First Judicial District Court. The Senate then moved into third reading, beginning with Senate Rules Committee substitute for Senate Bill 264, which Senator Duhigg explained as an election-security measure responding to concerns about federal interference, intimidation, and emergency election disruptions; Senator Nava then spoke in support as a co-sponsor.

Transcript Highlights:

• Chairman Metcalf, we've visited on this bill and I had some concerns.
• And at the same time, some of us who were involved with the IT caucus visited Texas A&M within the past
• Um, if they go back and it's purely just for family visits, they're going to take a little vacation.
• HB 2854 by Anchia relating to the required approval of certain hospital visits as a condition of release
• supervision of certain releases and to the hospital's liability for damages resulting from those visits

Bills: HJR73 , HB31 , HB279 , HB370 , HB4768 , HB513 , HB875 , HB982 , HB 1085 , HB2677 , HB2874 , HB5478 , HB4880 , HB4798 , HB4514 , HB4958 , HB4508 , HB3758 , HB3830 , HB3744 , HB3622 , HB741 , HB2204 , HB2860 , HB4659 , HB4578 , HB813 , HB712 , HB1551 , HB2790 , HB2698 , HB3365 , HB3504 , HB3118 , HB2959 , HB1862 , HB 1026 , HB4401 , HB4164 , HB3920 , HB4737 , HB4966 , HB4967 , HB1958 , HB4979 , HB5459 , HB3862 , HB1823 , HB4415 , HB4893 , HB2343 , HB 1228 , HB4337 , HCR141 , SB250 , SB1883 , SB617 , SB2411 , SB2306 , SB2929 , SB552 , SCR27 , HJR218 , HB168 , HB2545 , HB5436 , HB4926 , HB5165 , HB4811 , HB4755 , HB3179 , HB4310 , HB4611 , HB3637 , HB3153 , HB2786 , HB2966 , HB2159 , HB5081 , HB638 , HB640 , HB876 , HB4809 , HB5308 , HB4687 , HB5623 , HB4412 , HB3284 , HB3420 , HB3449 , HB4098 , HB4281 , HB4120 , HB4504 , HB4370 , HB4421 , HB 1106 , HB4070 , HB2370 , HB2407 , HB2253 , HB2273 , HB2040 , HB1586 , HB3788 , HB3993 , HB4690 , HB4696 , HB2308 , HB 1142 , HB1533 , HB1621 , HB2242 , HB2012 , HB2193 , HB2464 , HB2348 , HB2313 , HB2289 , HB1942 , HB2011 , HB1629 , HB2993 , HB3592 , HB4076 , HB4623 , HB4535 , HB4327 , HB4520 , HB3824 , HB4921 , HB2494 , HB3066 , HJR112 , HB2695 , HB3138 , HB2442 , HB3863 , HJR73 , HB4773 , HB 1091 , HB5115 , HB5515 , HB3372 , HB5659 , HB 127 , HB386 , HB 115 , HB2868 , HB 1249 , HB4766 , HB3720 , HB4656 , HB4879 , HB 105 , HB5383 , HB4621 , HB5431 , HB5678 , HB5534 , HB4174 , HB4212 , HB3954 , HB3966 , HB3636 , HB3918 , HB1422 , HB4765 , HB4732 , HB4742 , HB5122 , HB4518 , HB5084 , HB3986 , HB4045 , HB4144 , HB3911 , HB3976 , HB4473 , HB3425 , HB3641 , HB3642 , HB3475 , HB3509 , HB3424 , HB3383 , HB4744 , HB4531 , HB4539 , HB3159 , HB5228 , HB5370 , HB4359 , HB4398 , HB4443 , HB4466 , HB3861 , HB3849 , HB4240 , HB4706 , HB4685 , HB5354 , HB5141 , HB5686 , HB3629 , HB3554 , HB3567 , HB2015 , HB3575 , HB5381 , HB1431 , HB3514 , HB4614 , HB4546 , HB4683 , HB5681 , HB5673 , HB5663 , HB4271 , HB4350 , HB4035 , HB3807 , HB3812 , HB3552 , HB3540 , HB3715 , HB3710 , HB3664 , HB4196 , HB4233 , HB4173 , HB1998 , HB3333 , HB3510 , HB4222 , HB2070 , HB2854 , HB2347 , HB 113 , HB983 , HB4847 , HB1449 , HB3833 , HB5151 , HB265 , HB1845 , HB782 , HB 108 , HB1960 , HB158 , HB1954 , HB1955 , HB2512 , HB605 , HB2581 , HB2803 , HB627 , HB2667 , HB1738 , HB636 , HB3679 , HB2638 , HB2655 , HB871 , HB2438 , HB 1107 , HB1765 , HB1822 , HB2153 , HB4099 , HB3732 , HB3171 , HB3178 , HB3182 , HB3749 , HB2814 , HB3977 , HB4204 , HB4207 , HB4449 , HB1820 , HB1876 , HB1939 , HB1347 , HB2593 , HB2136 , HB2132 , HB2658 , HB2413 , HB2757 , HB2080 , HB3154 , HB3063 , HB3009 , HB3448 , HB3006 , HB2844 , HB3241 , HB3680 , HB3169 , HB2078 , HB2507 , HB4559 , HB3946 , HB3460 , HB3405 , HB475 , HB3463 , HB3441 , HB3520 , HB2060 , HB4731 , HB4991 , HB1991 , HB5596 , HB2014 , HB2142 , HB2673 , HB2731 , HB2417 , HB2399 , HB2301 , HB3335 , HB3234 , HB3320 , HB5573 , HB4848 , HB4748 , HB4769 , HB4795 , HB2086 , HB2234 , HB2203 , HB4916 , HB5624 , HB4505 , HB139 , HB5093 , HB5302 , HB5402 , HB5606 , HB2333 , HB4630 , HB4701 , HB2583 , HB2983 , HB4924 , HB3339 , HB3793 , HB3631 , HB4882 , HB5509 , HB5499 , HB5430 , HB5561 , HB5611 , HB5043 , HB5064 , HB3733 , HB3781 , HB3219 , HB32 , HB4515 , HB5348 , HB3902 , HB4420 , HB3269 , HB469 , HB336 , HB316 , HB5396 , HB993 , HB1342 , HB5216 , HB2046 , HB2188 , HB2450 , HB2813 , HB2857 , HB4075 , HB2911 , HB4682 , HB3117 , HB3253 , HB3442 , HB4820 , HB4336 , HB5356 , HB3669 , HB3428 , HB5465 , HB3662 , HB2590 , HB2288 , HB1886 , HB3458 , HB5603 , HB5620 , HB1489 , HB4101 , HB4990 , HB5685 , HB4950 , HB4980 , HB5684 , HB3507 , HB3566 , HB4487 , HB4462 , HB4876 , HB4915 , HB4663 , HB5570 , HB2929 , HB5261 , HB2920 , HB4642 , HB4746 , HB1609 , HB5403 , HB5453 , HB3844 , HB2336 , HB1572 , HB 1226 , HB2806 , HB2617 , HB2827 , HB3948 , HB3945 , HB4266 , HB4542 , HB3319 , HB1772 , HB2496 , HB1970 , HB3434 , HB5545 , HB5577 , HB31 , HB279 , HB370 , HB4768 , HB513 , HB875 , HB982 , HB 1085 , HB2677 , HB2874 , HB5478 , HB4880 , HB4798 , HB4514 , HB4958 , HB4508 , HB3758 , HB3830 , HB3744 , HB3622 , HB741 , HB2204 , HB2860 , HB4659 , HB4578 , HB813 , HB712 , HB1551 , HB2790 , HB2698 , HB3365 , HB3504 , HB3118 , HB2959 , HB1862 , HB 1026 , HB4401 , HB4164 , HB3920 , HB4737 , HB4966 , HB4967 , HB1958 , HB4979 , HB5459 , HB3862 , HB1823 , HB4415 , HB4893 , HB2343 , HB 1228 , HB4337 , HCR76 , HCR127 , HCR9 , HCR40 , HCR118 , HR559 , HCR59 , HCR135 , HCR141

Keywords: ad valorem tax, property tax, tax limitation, elderly, disabled, low-income, homestead exemption, constitutional amendment, juvenile justice, community supervision, felony offenses, treatment of children, juvenile facilities, chemical dispensing device, solitary confinement, rehabilitation, criminal proceedings, HB 279, uranium mining, uranium permit

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• Never visited the house. Never asked to come in the house.
• Never visited the house. Never asked to come in the house.
• Um, that had not originally had a home visit.
• :44.000><c> home</c> that had not originally had a a a home that had not originally had a a a home visit
• . actually came out to the visit. actually came out to the property<00:50:49.319><c> and</c> property

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• You know, Ely was just named the most charming city to visit, and think about, um, we heard about height
• You know, Ely was just named the most charming city to visit, and think about, um, we heard about height
• You know, Ely was just named the most charming city to visit, and think about, um, we heard about height
• You know, Ely was just named the most charming city to visit, and think about, um, we heard about height
• You know, Ely was just named the most charming city to visit, and think about, um, we heard about height

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I visited Taiwan, the island of freedom, 17 months ago. Talk about live free or die.
• I visited Taiwan, the island of freedom, 17 months ago. Talk about live free or die.
• I visited Taiwan, the island of freedom, 17 months ago. Talk about live free or die.
• I visited Taiwan, the island of freedom, 17 months ago. Talk about live free or die.
• with you guys from time come in to visit with you guys from time to to to time<01:00:18.799><c> HB</

Committee: House Education Policy and Administration

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 749, which would require high schools to provide at least one hour of instruction on the nature and history of communism. The prime sponsor said the bill was prompted by concerns that students lack basic historical knowledge about communism and its effects, and argued that a short, flexible requirement could be embedded in an existing course without creating a new full class. He described communism as a totalitarian ideology and cited historical examples including the Soviet Union, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Cold War, and current events involving Russia, Ukraine, and Taiwan as reasons students should understand the topic. Members asked whether the subject is already covered in current social studies standards, whether one hour is enough, and whether the bill would apply to public, private, parochial, and charter schools. The sponsor said he did not believe communism is specifically required in current standards, that he would prefer a full course but was proposing a minimal requirement, and that he intended the bill to apply broadly to schools under the Department of Education’s umbrella, though he acknowledged the wording may need clarification for charter schools. He also said the proposal was both reactive and proactive, based on anecdotal concerns and his teaching experience. A second supporter testified that he was born in the Soviet Union and favored the bill, but suggested the instruction should emphasize critical thinking and explain both why communism can appeal to some people and why it can have harmful consequences. No vote or final committee action was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Remember when we go when I visit your offices, I have a special needs child and I have been...
• And that's not what I want to do and I welcome you to visit with me in my office.
• for your time. today and your consideration and I freely invite each and every one of you to come visit
• Despite multiple hospitalizations, emergency room visits, six treatment facilities, we were repeatedly
• I've had the misfortune of being called David twice in my visits here, but it happens.

Bills: SB3 , SB810 , SB965 , SB1073 , SB1119 , SB1505 , SB 3

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: Texas Education Code, public schools, school district, open-enrollment charter school, teacher speech, employee speech, biological sex, pronouns, gender identity, retaliation, discipline, workplace protections, school personnel, education policy, LGBTQ, transgender, charter schools, SB 965, religious speech, prayer

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, I just wanted to visit on J-turns again.
• Um, I just wanted to visit on J-turns again.
• Um, I just wanted to visit on J-turns again.
• Um, I just wanted to visit on J-turns again.
• um I just wanted to visit on J terms<01:09:19.120><c> uh</c><01:09:19.239><c> J</c><01:09:19.480><c>

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• They then prompted the AI system and also said, oh, build in in-person site visits and where we might
• They then prompted the AI system and also said, oh, build in in-person site visits and where we might
• They then prompted the AI system and also said, oh, build in in-person site visits and where we might
• They then prompted the AI system and also said, oh, build in in-person site visits and where we might
• They then prompted the AI system and also said, oh, build in in-person site visits and where we might

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I visited them.
• brainer this summer I visited them they brainer this summer I visited them they talked<00:34:47.159><
• Whenever I work with our members, I'm like, okay, every time I leave to go do a visit and I come back
• ><01:03:32.880><c> which</c><01:03:33.039><c> I</c><01:03:33.240><c> I</c><01:03:33.319><c> do</c> visit
• and I come back here which I I do visit and I come back here which I I do live<01:03:33.760><c> here

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house