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• We don't know what the legislative intent was for the formulary or why the legislature didn't create
• intent was for the the legislative intent was for the formulary<00:10:26.560><c> or</c><00:10:26.800
• </c> our spreadsheet a list of legislative our spreadsheet a list of legislative suggestions<00:10:56.880
• So the concern is that the agency is outside of legislative intent and they lack authority to regulate
• </c> has trouble meeting the legislative has trouble meeting the legislative intent.<00:27:59.520><c>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from the prior meeting and adopted the consent calendar without objection. It then postponed the Board of Licensed Dieticians item until next month after granting a waiver, and also postponed the Board of Accountancy item to next month so the agency could respond. The Board of Registry and Optometry received conditional approval. Staff noted the board had addressed editorial comments, but flagged one substantive issue involving the drug formulary and whether it should be exempt from rulemaking requirements; the committee agreed to add that as a legislative suggestion for later review. The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources interim rule drew more discussion, focused on a provision regulating kindling size for Category 3 fires. Staff and committee members questioned whether the agency had authority over Category 3 fires under the statute, but agency representatives said the interim rules were needed because the prior rules had expired and forest rangers lacked enforcement authority while final rulemaking was pending. The committee ultimately granted conditional approval to interim rule 25-4, with one member voting against it over concerns about consistency with the law. The Board of Examiners’ Dental 304 rules were presented next. The agency explained that it had revised the rules to address prior committee concerns about anesthesia and sedation for children, including creating a pathway for oral surgeons and dentist anesthesiologists to obtain exemptions for under-13 patients, setting a 20-patient-every-two-years threshold for certain permits, adding pediatric minimal sedation permitting, and loosening moderate sedation rules for pediatric dentists. Members also discussed whether the rules were compatible with House Bill 470, and staff said they appeared compatible and would not require additional rulemaking. The committee then approved the dental rules, and after that it adjourned after announcing it would cancel the continued meeting and take up remaining business next month.

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• Today, I want to highlight three reasons why this legislation is not only smart policy. but vital for
• This legislation supports a robust pipeline of good-paying local jobs, from drilling and construction
• This legislation represents a significant positive development.
• I'm their legislative director, and I'm also a captain with 27 years in the department.
• I thought we had a good fast track on this legislation.

Bills: HB386, HB1449, HB1701, HB2142, HB2675, HB2857, HB3063, HB3171, HB3641, HB3732, HB4045, HB4370, HB4491, HB4505, HB4626, HB5267, HB5356

Keywords: construction contracts, change orders, local government, budget limits, Texas legislation, HB 1449, mobile food vendors, food trucks, mobile food service establishments, permits, county health permit, municipal permitting, Health and Safety Code Chapter 437A, Chapter 437, inspection agreements, permit reciprocity, fee cap, preemption, large counties, population over one million

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• As you know, I am a nurse and when I became a legislator in… In 2006, I, like most legislators, began
• I'd like to give some background and context to this legislation.
• Texas Association for Bilingual Education, where I serve as its legislative chair.
• This legislation is... crafted in such a way to protect free speech. Mr.
• And this legislation does that. With that, Mr.

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

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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• So I thank Representative Hickman for crafting this important piece of legislation.
• But it is fair to say that this bill is not in the top 15 legislative items for the 89th session for
• That committee, the legislative committee is made up of, uh, chiefs who are interested in supporting
• But that's what the legislative committee is designed to do. I, I just ask a simple question.
• I appreciate and would ask your favorable consideration for this legislation, and I close.

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• That is the last of our consent calendars for legislative session 2025.
• How many in the audience in opposition of this legislation? See none.
• , while 16 other states, including New Mexico, have proposed legislation.
• How many in the audience are in opposition of this legislation?
• Uh, we are adjourned for the legislative session.

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• I am the legislative director for Florida from and I am here to oppose SB 1126, 18. 22 sorry, sandals
• You know, time and time again here, legislators get up here and talk about a patchwork of regulations
• And so all this says is that legislators are legislative delegation to the list so that we're aware of
• Us Coast Guard reports of incidents showing an actual need for this legislation.
• The legislation is designed to be permissive.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I would like to note that this packet reflects the agency's exceptional items as of their legislative
• **Julie Lindsey**, Legislative Budget Board.
• We don't have to wait for the next legislative session to pay that amount.
• We have worked with the legislative body over the past several years on the fund balance.
• **General Paxton**: We'll have to have some, you know, legislative oversight to be able to do that.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, Attorney General, budget recommendations, funding swaps, salary increases, Landowner's Compensation Program, public testimony, law enforcement

Summary: The meeting focused on the budget recommendations for the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), where key issues included the proposed decrease of $163.9 million for the 2024-25 biennium and various methodology swaps for funding. Attorney General Paxton discussed ongoing litigation expenditures and emphasized the need for continued investments in agency staffing to address rising demands within law enforcement. Notably, he requested a 6% salary increase for 2026 and 2027 to retain talented personnel amidst competitive job markets. Public testimony highlighted community awareness challenges regarding the Landowner's Compensation Program, indicating a need for enhanced outreach efforts.

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• with legislators with a state Department.
• So we've passed over 60 pieces of legislation and some of those legislate station include being the second
• So this relates directly back to our legislation.
• >> Yes, within our a stab wishing legislation.
• legislators so that some type of accountability.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Just legislative history, I had mentioned some of these components already.
• Legislative history, I just mentioned that it had moved from 400 to 600.
• I can't imagine that there's only one based on the new legislation.
• But legislative staff, if we get more... Now. Sorry, it's not more.
• If not, we're going to go to Legislative Council staff.

Keywords: 908, all

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• Brian Metzger from the Legislative Analyst's Office.
• Zinma with the Legislative Analyst's Office.
• Legislative analysts. Hi, Heather Gonzalez with the Legislative Analyst's Office.
• We Legislative Analyst. Hi, Heather Gonzalez with the Legislative Analyst.
• Legislative Analyst. Hi, Heather Gonzalez with the Legislative Analyst.

Summary: The subcommittee heard May Revision proposals from the Department of Food and Agriculture, the Government Operations Agency, the Department of Technology, and the Franchise Tax Board, with public comment to come later and all items held open. CDFA presented funding for the animal care program implementing Proposition 12, including a one-time $5.2 million General Fund transfer to the Ag Fund and $2.8 million ongoing, and the LAO recommended approval while noting the Legislature should revisit the funding once litigation and federal preemption questions are resolved. CDFA also proposed ending state oversight of industrial hemp and moving to the federal USDA program by January 1, 2028, with an $8.3 million General Fund transfer to cover startup and transition costs; the LAO supported the transition. Additional CDFA items included $204,000 ongoing and one position to preserve agricultural statistics reporting after USDA reorganization, and trailer bill changes to clarify the department’s 5% indirect cost cap; both drew no objections from Finance or LAO. The Government Operations Agency and Cradle to Career items focused on implementing the new federal Workforce Pell program. Finance described trailer bill language establishing state eligibility processes, with the California Student Aid Commission as the authorizing entity in consultation with the Workforce Development Board, and proposed $1.3 million one-time General Fund for Cradle to Career to build data linkages. The LAO urged caution because federal rules were just finalized and said more information was needed on workload, costs, and whether existing data systems could support the work. Senators raised policy concerns about limiting the program to public institutions and about aligning the proposal with broader workforce and labor goals. The committee also briefly discussed SB 53/Cal Compute, with GovOps saying no appropriation had been provided for its consortium work, and Finance saying the administration was not proposing funding at this time. The Department of Technology presented a $30 million operational backstop for the Middle Mile Broadband Initiative, intended to cover any shortfall if expected revenues from the Golden State Net third-party administrator do not materialize in time. The LAO initially recommended rejection over broad spending authority, then suggested amendments with stronger reporting and legislative review; committee members questioned the revenue assumptions, oversight, and whether the request could recur. CDT also sought $1 million for Poppy, the state’s GenAI digital assistant, to expand secure statewide use; the LAO had no concerns, and members asked about data security, model bias, training restrictions, and possible local-government use. Finally, FTB proposed realigning CalFile resources after the federal Direct File program was discontinued, retaining three ongoing positions and returning the rest of the funding and positions to the General Fund; the LAO said the reduced scope was reasonable, and members discussed keeping the free filing system user-friendly and ready for future federal changes. The committee also heard the administration’s digital pre-written software tax proposal, which would extend sales tax to electronically delivered software and SaaS beginning January 1, 2027, generating an estimated $450 million General Fund in 2026-27 and $900 million ongoing, plus local revenue. The LAO supported modernizing the tax base but recommended broadening the proposal to include more digital products while considering a business-use exemption or reduced rate, and flagged a newly added video game exemption as a revenue downside. Senators generally supported the goal of raising revenue and aligning California with other states, but questioned the local revenue distribution and equity effects, and one senator said they would not support expanding the tax to books, music streaming, and similar consumer products. All items were left open without votes.

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• Legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal remedies.
• Be judicious on support legislation. And let's move efficiently to get through these 531 items.
• Importantly, this legislation is entirely permissive.
• At one point, this legislative term, not last year, this legislative term, I had four members out of
• before they are voted on in legislative policy committees.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This legislation ensures we continue to lead the way.
• I'm going to start by sharing the differences between this bill and the legislation we passed earlier
• Policy Institute does not support this legislation.
• Florida legislature, legislators should focus on serving Floridians.
• So this legislation is not serious about curbing illegal immigration.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I'm here to speak in support of legislation.
• I also want to thank the Somerville delegation for putting this legislation forward.
• If we pass this legislation, we would not be the first state to do so.
• We need legislative action.
• This legislation is a critical step toward ensuring that... ...from displacement.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Housing held a hybrid hearing on a broad slate of landlord-tenant and home rule bills, with most testimony focused on rent stabilization, tenant opportunity to purchase (TOPA), tenant fees, access to counsel, algorithmic rent fixing, and tenant protections in subsidized housing. Chairs Cyr and Haggerty outlined the hearing procedures and noted that written testimony could also be submitted. Several members and invited speakers emphasized that the committee was hearing from both local officials and residents affected by housing instability, especially in Somerville and other communities facing high rents and displacement. Supporters of rent stabilization and local-option rent control argued that Massachusetts needs tools to prevent displacement while new housing is built. Senator Eldridge, Senator Jalen, Somerville officials, tenant organizers, and residents described steep rent increases, no-fault evictions, and the loss of naturally occurring affordable housing. Somerville’s home rule petition was described as allowing annual increases tied to CPI plus 2%, capped at 5%, with exemptions for owner-occupied two- and three-family homes and a 15-year exemption for new construction. TOPA supporters said it would let tenants or their designees buy buildings before speculative buyers, preserving affordable housing stock; opponents, including small landlords and property managers, argued rent control would reduce supply, discourage investment, and that TOPA could delay sales and harm properties. The committee also heard testimony on bills to curb junk fees and regulate tenant charges, including limits on late fees, lease renewal fees, payment portal fees, attorney’s fees, and other add-on charges. Advocates said these fees can add hundreds of dollars a month and disproportionately harm low-income renters and renters of color. Another major topic was algorithmic rent fixing: Senator Moore and Representative Sabadoza said landlords should not use software such as RealPage to coordinate pricing, citing federal antitrust actions and arguing that competition is essential to lowering rents. Additional testimony supported a statewide right to counsel in eviction cases, with legal services providers saying representation dramatically improves outcomes and can save the state money, and a bill to create an office of tenant protections to better enforce sanitary code violations. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

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• As regarding our proposed legislation.
• </c> consider legislation in this session. consider legislation in this session.
• We're extremely grateful for this committee's support of this legislation, or the legislation approved
• </c> committee's support of this legislation committee's support of this legislation or<00:34:36.840>
• :34:38.320><c> 2025</c> or the legislation approved in 2025 or the legislation approved in 2025 to<00

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I had the privilege of being an intern for last year's legislative session, and it's true.
• I had the privilege of being an internship for last year's legislative session. and it's true.
• So I hope that you'll join me today in supporting this legislation. Thank you.
• legislation.
• Garfield Memorial Hospital who have asked me to support this piece of legislation.

Summary: The committee heard public testimony on Substitute Senate Bill 5828, which would restore and adjust Washington College Grant and College Bound Scholarship award levels for students attending private, not-for-profit four-year institutions. Staff explained the bill would set the awards at 90 percent of the regional and state college rate rather than 50 percent of the research rate, with an estimated fiscal impact of $3.3 million in fiscal year 2027 and $18.6 million over four years. Testimony was largely in support from private college presidents, students, and school counselors, who said the bill would help low-income and first-generation students and preserve access and enrollment choices; some public college student representatives said they did not oppose the bill but argued that cuts to public-school aid should be restored first. The committee also heard Substitute Senate Bill 5911, which would prohibit DCYF from using benefits or funds of youth in extended foster care as reimbursement for their cost of care beginning in 2027, while requiring support for benefit management and payee arrangements and allowing protected accounts such as ABLE accounts. Staff estimated a net fiscal impact of $608,000 in fiscal year 2027 and $2.2 million per biennium thereafter. Testimony in support said the bill would end the practice of withholding SSI and other benefits from youth in care and better support disabled youth transitioning to adulthood. Members asked questions about fiduciary responsibility and representative payee arrangements. In executive session, the committee adopted amendments and advanced several bills. It adopted Amendment Clark 350 to House Bill 2689, raising the required provider response rate for the child care market rate survey to 65 percent, and then reported the bill out with a due pass recommendation by a vote of 18-11, with two excused. It adopted Amendment H-3743.1 to Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5395 on retrospective prior authorization denials and reported that bill out unanimously. It also adopted Amendment Pool 272 to Senate Bill 5420 and reported that bill out unanimously. For Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5496, the committee adopted several amendments clarifying scope and penalties but rejected amendments that would have delayed the bill or replaced it with a study; the bill was then reported out with a due pass recommendation. The committee also heard amendment briefings on other bills, including 5981, 6026, 6160, 6184, and 6211, but deferred action on some items heard that morning.

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• <00:22:06.960><c> legislation.
• </c> legislators legislation. It can change. legislators legislation. It can change.
• </c><00:31:21.679><c> We</c> in this legislation. It's a fallacy. We in this legislation.
• Just talk about binding future legislative bodies in this legislation. It's a fallacy.
• legislation legislation uh<00:31:48.960><c> alive</c><00:31:50.000><c> because</c><00:31:50.320><c>

Keywords: 916, all

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• By the way, I represent Legislative District 1, if I didn't say that.
• By the way, I represent Legislative District 1, if I didn't say that.
• It's going to be future legislation.
• But this legislation has not been vetted.
• This bill addresses those issues that we've heard from legislators.

Bills: HB2128, HB2255, HB2397, HB2429, HB2591, HB2680, HB2834, HB2868, HB2911, HB2951, HB2979, HB2991, HB2996, HB2999, HB4001, HB4011, HB4017, HB4020, HB4026, HB4086, HB4088, HB2244, HB2342

Keywords: homeowners associations, condominiums, open meetings, governance, transparency, Arizona Teachers Academy, teacher preparation, education funding, public schools, scholarships, teacher certification, community colleges, HOA, homeowners association, planned community, condominium, CC&Rs, covenants, conditions and restrictions, resale disclosure, association disclosure

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• He said stories change the world and the impact legislation that we do in St. Paul.
• I look forward to supporting that legislation this year.
• We simply ask legislators to pay for the board's actions or render them an effective...
• Seeing no further discussion, the committee Legislative Assistant will take the role.
• </c> discussion the committee Legislative discussion the committee Legislative Assistant<01:44:47.280

Bills: HF1419, HF500

Keywords: nursing facilities, reimbursement rates, elderly care, minimum wage, healthcare funding, nursing home, employment standards, worker rights, Minnesota Statutes, labor compensation, 1183, house

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• Legislation.
• Some legislation that might say, Process.
• Where you can't legislate, you can operate.
• And if you could draft registration or legislation, or legislation, to you, and if you could draft a
• Despite years of legislative efforts, the leaks keep coming.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• We're now dealing with the executive branch legislating, taking away codified legislation that says we
• >> We're dealing with the executive branch legislating, taking away codified legislation that says we
• </c> community members from legislators community members from legislators ourselves<00:14:31.839><c>
• </c><00:14:52.480><c> are</c> to an agency when the legislators are to an agency when the legislators
• So legislation of course passes around So legislation of course passes around May<00:37:00.320><c> or

Bills: HF3379

Keywords: housing stabilization, disability services, predatory funding, provider requirements, housing accessibility, 1183, house