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• Uh, March 25th is American Red Cross Giving Day.
• c><00:17:59.000><c> is</c><00:17:59.200><c> American</c><00:17:59.840><c> Red</c><00:18:00.080><c> Cross
• </c><00:18:00.640><c> Giving</c> March 25th is American Red Cross Giving March 25th is American Red Cross

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• Most of all, I thank you for the Lord Jesus who died on the cross so that we could have eternal life.
• who</c><00:07:11.360><c> died</c><00:07:11.599><c> on</c><00:07:11.840><c> the</c><00:07:12.000><c> cross
• </c><00:07:12.319><c> so</c> the Lord Jesus who died on the cross so the Lord Jesus who died on the cross

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• Chair, members, we could certainly tighten that up with a cross-reference if this bill were to go forward
• that</c><00:10:32.720><c> up</c><00:10:32.800><c> with</c><00:10:32.959><c> a</c><00:10:33.120><c> cross
• </c> certainly tighten that up with a cross certainly tighten that up with a cross reference<00:10:34.320

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• We've got some ODA team members that can kind of cross-train into OSIDA and some OSIDA that can cross-train
• That's what we're looking at is making sure we can long-term have that cross-training perspective in
• And so, that's our next 1 to 2 to 18 months is what we're going to look at from a cross-training perspective

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• talked at length, and I don't know what a technical amendment to a reszo is, but we'll go with just crossing
• we'll<00:12:07.279><c> go</c><00:12:07.440><c> with</c><00:12:08.079><c> just</c><00:12:08.320><c> crossing
• </c><00:12:08.880><c> tea</c><00:12:09.680><c> so</c><00:12:09.920><c> it</c> we'll go with just crossing
• a tea so it we'll go with just crossing a tea so it doesn't<00:12:10.160><c> look</c><00:12:10.320><

Committee: Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs

Summary: The joint committees on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs and Health and Human Services heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 58 and Senate Resolution 42, which urge counties to install special-needs recreational playground equipment in parks and playgrounds. Testimony came from the Disability and Communication Access Board, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Disability Rights Center, Autism Moms of Kona, and a Pacific Disability Center representative, all supporting the resolutions. Several testifiers asked that the term “special needs” be replaced with “access and functional needs,” and one requested language broadening the measure to explicitly include developmentally and intellectually disabled youth. A committee member also discussed the need for inclusion and the benefits of accessible play for all children. After questions, the chairs said they would adopt amendments from the Disability and Communication Access Board, Autism Moms of Kona, and Tina Marie Kira, along with technical, non-substantive changes. Both committees then voted to recommend passage of SCR 58 and SR 42 with amendments, with members voting aye and some excused. The committees then heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 163 and Senate Resolution 132, which request counties to adopt flexible setback requirements for state buildings and facilities to improve land use efficiency and public service delivery. Testimony in support came from the Grassroots Institute and the Department of Accounting and General Services. The chairs moved the resolutions forward with technical, non-substantive amendments, and both committees adopted recommendations to pass SCR 163 and SR 132 with amendments before adjourning.

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• services, education, and a strain on our... infrastructure we know of at least 6 million who have crossed
• That's a cross. the state up and down you know the border not just the border all over Texas so everyone's
• But we may have issues on illegal immigration, but they didn't cross. the Texas-Mexico border, they crossed

Bills: SB825

Committee: Senate Border Security

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• Chris Watkins of Cross Watkins is a guest of Senator Stutts. Let us pray.
• I come to you today, dear God, salvation on the cross and for salvation.
• </c> We had blue cross. We had blue cross.
• </c> You can't have blue cross any longer. You can't have blue cross any longer.
• </c> Can't have blue cross. Can't have blue cross. Okay. Okay. Okay.

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber received several House messages referring local bills to the Committee on Local Legislation, including measures affecting Lawrence, Clayurn, Limestone, Shelby, and Alabaster. The Senate also recognized guests in the gallery, including local leaders, law enforcement officials, and a Jackson County Junior Leadership group. During personal privilege remarks, Senator Figures offered a tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., highlighting his civil rights legacy, political influence, and impact on Black voter participation and representation; the Senate observed a moment of silence. Senator Smitherman also thanked her for the remarks. The Senate then adopted Senate Joint Resolution 47, mourning the death and celebrating the life of John J. Guthrie Jr., and Senate Joint Resolution 48, commending Tommy Jax for emergency actions to help a sick child. The Senate considered numerous confirmations from the Committee on Confirmations, all receiving favorable reports and being confirmed by unanimous or near-unanimous roll calls, including Walter Bracie and Eric Bone to the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission, Morgan Garner and Susie Beal to the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure, and Joe Brown, Brian Williams, James Spears, Charles Hedrickk, and Kathy Pierce to the Alabama Board of Polygraph Examiners. Committee reports also advanced several bills, including local legislation and county/municipal government measures. On the floor, the Senate adopted a special order calendar and passed or adopted several bills: SB 239 on child custody jurisdiction enforcement, SB 190 on a sales tax exemption for an ocular eye service company, SB 252 on Governor’s Mansion Authority employees and leave benefits, SB 170 on health savings account regulatory coordination, SB 210 on the chiropractic board, SB 242 on commercial driver’s licenses, and SB 70 on crimes and offenses. SB 247 on insurance was carried over at the sponsor’s request for further work, and SB 83 on guardianships and conservatorships was taken up with discussion of a committee amendment to clarify removal of proceedings from probate to circuit court and notice requirements; the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

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• Okay, cross that out. Senate File 3709 will be deleted.
• Okay, cross that out. Senate File 3709 will be deleted. Thank you, Madam Chair. Mr.
• Okay, cross that out. Senate File 3709 will be deleted. Thank you, Madam Chair. Mr.
• Okay,<00:15:42.680><c> cross</c><00:15:43.000><c> that</c><00:15:43.200><c> out.
• Senate file 44 Okay, cross that out.

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• And I would also like to close by thanking Blue Cross Blue Shield and Louisiana Health Plans for working
• An example of this was Anthem Blue Cross sent out, last year, to all their participating providers in
• Thomas Groves, Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana, Louisiana Blue.
• Dugas, Willis-Knighton; Ellen Palmentier, LSU; Maria Bowen, Louisiana State Medical Society; Ryan Cross
• of Jeff Drozda and also Molly Alexander, president, in opposition, not wishing to speak, with Blue Cross

Committee: House Insurance

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• know, for the public, for the media to have access to those, and holding people accountable who do cross
• know, for the public, for the media to have access to those, and holding people accountable who do cross
• Thank you. ...do cross the line. Thank you. Thank you. Any further questions?
• I believe it does, but I haven't had the time to cross-reference everything.
• I believe it does, but I haven't had the time to cross-reference everything.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with House Bill 2333, which would expand protections for elected officials, candidates, executive state officers, election officials, and criminal justice participants by allowing address confidentiality, redacting campaign and property records, increasing some penalties for threats, and authorizing security assessments and reimbursement for personal security measures. The prime sponsor and supporters described rising political violence and personal threats, while opponents and agency staff raised concerns about implementation, constitutional issues, public-records transparency, costs, and whether the bill would actually prevent determined actors from finding addresses through other sources. The Secretary of State’s office, county officials, and the Public Disclosure Commission said the bill would create major logistical and fiscal challenges, while prosecutors, judges, and advocacy groups testified that the protections were needed for safety and retention in public service. House Bill 2176 would make collaborative drug therapy agreements confidential under the Public Records Act except when the agreement is the basis for a disciplinary action, in which case only relevant information would be disclosed with personal information redacted. The sponsor and supporters, including pharmacists, physicians, and reproductive-health advocates, said the bill would protect clinicians from harassment and out-of-state targeting while preserving accountability for misconduct. News media representatives and open-government advocates said the underlying agreements should remain accessible only in limited circumstances and emphasized the balance between privacy and transparency. Committee members also discussed how the bill would affect access to the agreements and the scope of disclosure. House Bill 2120 would eliminate two JLARC reporting requirements: the biennial report on municipal lodging-tax revenues and the periodic evaluation of the training benefits program. The bill’s sponsor and JLARC leadership described it as a cost-saving measure that would free staff for other audits, while the hospitality industry supported tourism funding but warned that the lodging-tax report provides useful oversight and accountability. The committee also received staff briefings on House Bill 2244, which would implement multiple Public Records Exemptions Accountability Committee recommendations by changing confidentiality rules in 13 areas, including grand jury reports, accident reports, driver case records, certain health and social-service records, corporate interrogatories, family court files, and other records.

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• Has there been any cross-state analysis done? Are other states facing similar preservation issues?
• They had that water tank that was up too high and damaged those cross members.
• So, fingers crossed on that one, and we have received a million-dollar property insurance check from
• So keep your fingers crossed on that one, too. They haven't told us what they have.
• So keep your fingers crossed on that one, too. They haven't told us what they have.

Committee: House Transportation

Summary: The committee received a detailed staff presentation on Washington State Ferries’ capital program, service levels, fleet age, and long-term funding needs. Staff said the system is operating with 21 vessels, no Sidney, B.C. service, and limited spare capacity, which leaves service vulnerable to disruptions. They described aging vessels, deferred preservation work, dry dock constraints, terminal needs, and the state’s electrification plan, including three new hybrid-electric Olympic class vessels now funded, one Jumbo Mark II conversion, and several terminal electrification projects. Members asked about ridership trends, biodiesel supply, procurement risk, sequencing of terminal electrification with new vessels, and the possibility of restoring international service; staff said many of those questions would need follow-up with the department. The presentation emphasized that current funding covers near-term needs, but long-term ferry capital needs exceed available resources by roughly $250 million to $300 million per biennium, with additional future needs not yet funded. The committee then heard from WSDOT maintenance operations staff on the condition of the highway system. The presentation said maintenance is increasingly reactive because of underinvestment, rising material costs, and the addition of new assets without corresponding operating funds. Staff highlighted winter operations, facilities that are mostly in poor or critical condition, a large equipment fleet, growing guardrail damage, and increasing pavement and bridge preservation backlogs. Members asked about asbestos in facilities, the effect of deferred maintenance, and whether the agency had previously warned about these needs. Staff said the program is funded at only about half of its facility need and that more than 40% of roadways are due or overdue for preservation. A separate preservation presentation focused on highways and bridges. Staff said WSDOT is below the lowest life-cycle cost for preservation and that delaying work can make repairs three to five times more expensive later. They reported that about 40% of roadways need preservation now, bridge conditions are nearing the federal poor-bridge threshold, and the agency is prioritizing the highest-risk bridge and closure threats first. The presentation cited an estimated $8 billion 10-year preservation need to change the trajectory of the system. Members asked about prioritization, whether other states face similar issues, and whether a cost-benefit analysis of earlier repairs versus later costs had been done; staff said they would look into those questions. Finally, the committee heard about bridge strikes and financial recovery. WSDOT bridge staff described recent overheight vehicle strikes on Bullfrog Road over I-90 and SR 410 over White River, noting the safety risks, closures, and repair costs. They outlined countermeasures such as improved trip-planning tools, outreach, and a possible sensor/beacon pilot on SR 410. Financial recovery staff said the agency collects about $20 million per biennium from third-party damage claims, recovering roughly 78% to 80% of billed amounts, with insurance claims and collections used to recoup costs. Members asked about prevention feedback loops and where recovered money goes; staff said recoveries go to the motor vehicle fund and that there is not a formal routine mechanism for design or policy changes from individual claims.

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• For example, there is the ability of public schools to establish single-sex campuses, school crossing
• It's nice people helping our kiddos cross the street in school zones in your neighborhood.
• The bill simply includes charter schools within the definition of who can designate a school crossing
• guard along with school districts. crossing guard in the transportation code.
• Libraries can be hubs for cross-curricular support. making social studies more dynamic and rooted in

Bills: HB178 , HB178 , HB1551 , HB1939 , HB2040 , HB2354 , HB2674 , HB3029 , HB3460 , HB3631 , HB3662 , HB5201 , HB5381

Committee: House Public Education

Keywords: efficiency audit, political subdivision, tax rate, fiscal management, government accountability, Texas education, public schools, curriculum, social studies, high school graduation requirements, State Board of Education, Education Code, ethnic studies, world history, world geography, U.S. history, government, economics, personal financial literacy, free enterprise

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• The Grand Prix pipeline, which is a major pipeline, a couple billion dollar investment crossed through
• Again, none of the other counties that we've crossed in the state of Texas at that time had asked for
• , highway, you know, intersections, railroad crossings that were going to happen. have to cross, and
• the equipment in. and taking it back out demolishes the county roads and bridges that they have to cross
• They're used to gathering lines and things of that nature, crossing their roads, but not something that

Bills: HB206 , HB 1285 , HB1335 , HJR107 , HB206

Committee: House Energy Resources

Keywords: pipeline, construction, cash bond, county authority, local government, HB 1285, Railroad Commission of Texas, RRC, drones, unmanned aircraft, UAS, drone inspections, oil and gas, pipeline inspection, surface mining, well sites, tank batteries, disposal wells, injection sites, natural resources

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• '5-year-old'; page four, line one, cross out 'accredited family child care center that is registered
• Page four, line four, cross out an exempt center-based provider, cross out the is listed with the Department
• out 2-year-old through line 11 cross out 2-year-old through 5-year-old<01:40:26.960><c> um</c><01:40
• </c> 5-year-old um page four line one cross 5-year-old um page four line one cross out<01:40:30.040><
• out uh an exempt Center based cross out uh an exempt Center based provider<01:40:52.560><c> cross</c

Committee: House Human Services & Homelessness

Summary: The committee heard several Human Services measures focused on Medicaid access, long-term care benefits, home health reimbursement, SNAP administration, trauma-informed child welfare, and child abuse reporting. HP 702 would increase funding for Medicaid in-home services if federal matching funds are secured, and testimony from disability advocates supported the measure as needed to help people with disabilities cover medical expenses. HB 1477, described as a correction to a prior session’s mistake, would clarify that the monthly needs allowance for certain long-term care residents does not replace state supplemental payments and would raise the ceiling by $25 to fix the prior issue and by an additional $20 as a new benefit; DHS supported it with amendments, and the committee indicated it would amend accordingly. HB 713 would fund a DHS rate study for home health services, with the Healthcare Association of Hawaii strongly supporting it and describing rising labor costs, losses on Medicaid patients, and access concerns if agencies cannot keep serving Medicaid clients. HB 1099 would appropriate emergency funds to DHS after a USDA penalty tied to SNAP response times, with supporters including Catholic Charities Hawaii, Hawaii Public Health Institute, and others arguing the money should be reinvested in staffing and systems to improve access and avoid further penalties. HB 1079 would direct the Office of Wellness and Resilience and DHS to create trauma-informed assessments and training for Child Welfare Services staff; testimony from state offices and advocacy groups supported it, citing the Mālama ʻOhana Working Group, staff burnout, and the need for a sustainable train-the-trainer model. Finally, HB 239 would narrow when failure to provide a child’s needs constitutes abuse or neglect, but DHS raised concerns that the current wording could broaden abuse findings and leave families in poverty without a clear safety net, while the Honolulu prosecutor’s office opposed it, warning it could weaken mandatory reporting and hinder investigations of child abuse. No formal votes were taken in the portion provided, though the chair said HB 1477 would be amended and several measures were left open for further questions and testimony.

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• You asked why this hasn't crossed the finish line yet.
• And this crosses party lines. This isn't good for anyone.
• And this crosses party lines. This isn't good for anyone.

Committee: House Emerging Issues and Professional Registration

Summary: The committee first met in executive session on Senate Bill 905, moving the bill “do pass.” After roll call, the motion passed by a vote of 6 ayes and 4 nays, and SB 905 was reported do pass. The committee then held a public hearing on Senate Bill 959, presented by Senator Doug Beck on behalf of Senator Roberts, who was on active duty. The bill would create the Missouri GIS Council within the Office of Administration to improve statewide geospatial data coordination, planning, training, and education. Supporters, including Greater St. Louis, Inc., the State 911 Service Board, and BioSTL/Next Missouri, said the council would improve emergency response, broadband and infrastructure planning, economic development, and government efficiency, while also including privacy protections that prohibit collection of personally identifiable information. An opponent from Armour Vine argued the bill was “big brother” and raised concerns about government access to geospatial data and privacy, suggesting the measure could be used to track citizens. Committee members questioned both sides about whether the bill collected personal data and whether similar information is already available through cell phones or mapping systems. Supporters responded that the bill concerns address and map data, not individual tracking, and emphasized its value for 911 routing and public safety. No vote was taken on SB 959, and the hearing was closed after testimony.

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• And whereas the nine Olympians will be competing at the highest level in Alpine skiing, cross-country
• And whereas the nine Olympians will be competing in the highest level in Alpine skiing, cross-country
• skiing, Paralympic As the nine Olympians will be competing at the highest level in alpine skiing, cross-country

Bills: SB5223 , SB5928 , SB6071 , SB5995 , SB5966 , SB5841 , SB6061 , SB5944 , SB5520 , SB6087 , SB6076 , SB5916 , SB6016 , SB6137 , SB6009 , SB5833 , SB6161 , SB5890 , SB5973 , SJM8015 , SB5816 , SB5053 , SB5249 , SB5536 , SB5834 , SB5837 , SB5872 , SB5879 , SB5899 , SB5925 , SB6019 , SB6148 , SB6190 , SB6237 , SB6086 , SB5574 , SB5873 , SB5992 , SB5924 , SB6134 , SB6263 , SB5395 , SB6282 , SB5905 , SB6302 , SB5950 , SB6074 , SB6096 , SB5970 , SB5609 , SB5827 , SB5838 , SB5845 , SB5862 , SB5880 , SB5901 , SB5922 , SB5943 , SB5971 , SB5975 , SB5981 , SB5982 , SB5984 , SB5988 , SB5994 , SB6034 , SB6035 , SB6070 , SB6097 , SB6110 , SB6246 , SB6248 , SB6278 , SJM8016 , SB5496 , SB6054 , SB5835 , SB5907 , SB6031 , SB6155 , SB6158 , SB6227 , SB5947 , SB6247 , SB6085 , SB6234 , SB6274 , SB6194 , SB5909 , SB5868 , SB6026 , SB5974 , SB6044 , SB5906 , SB6081 , SB6239 , SB5923 , SB6323 , SB6210 , SB6045 , SB6106 , SB5346 , SB6089 , SB6170 , SB5954 , SB5968

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, wildfire risk, disclosure, safety, environmental policy, risk assessment, overpayment recovery, modernization, health care, legislation, zero emission, cargo handling, port district, environmental impact, grant allocation, healthcare

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• where literally the certificate was printed on stage, waiting for them to raise their right hand and cross
• where literally the certificate was printed on stage waiting for them to raise their right hand and cross
• Moynihan graduated from the College of the Holy Cross, Class of 1963, and began his career as a sports

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• . >> Members, we're now in question portion of the agenda represent cross.
• very clearly states above that that these 2 conditions have to be met in exploring Representative cross
• To the extent that is an adequate I look forward as a joke with my friend representative crossed or annual

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• subsidy just when the state was cross subsidy just when the state was finally<01:04:23.640><c> starting
• <01:12:55.800><c> subsidy</c><01:12:56.679><c> in</c><01:12:56.920><c> every</c> cross subsidy in every
• cross subsidy in every District<01:12:59.120><c> um</c><01:12:59.920><c> federal</c><01:13:00.400><c
• </c> than further exacerbating the cross than further exacerbating the cross subsidy<01:17:17.960><c>
• </c> and then also the 50% of the Cross and then also the 50% of the Cross subsidy<01:44:48.800><c> that

Committee: House Education Finance

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• Representative Cross. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Representative Cross. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Representative Cross.
• Representative Cross. Thank you. Vote up on this amendment and bill. Representative Cross.
• Representative Cross. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.