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TX
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  • $21,000 a year with three dependents, and it created a calamity for her, a single mom whose child support
  • We have the support of the... Just so the record is clear, so you're for the bill? We are for it.
  • We have a program where people try to make arrangements to pay off debt.
  • I'm testifying in support of this bill on behalf of the Texas Family Law Foundation.
  • We are in support of it. Thank you. Mr. Gallagher.
TX
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  • It's a great program.
  • I'm here in support of SB2928.
  • I'm here in support of Bill 25.
  • I urge you to continue supporting programs that empower young people to reach their potential, contribute
  • this program.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Culture, Recreation & Tourism Apr 15th, 2025

Culture, Recreation & Tourism

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  • These programs help communities across our state.
  • Events by providing state financial support.
  • We're in support of HB 2385.
  • Partisan, we can all get behind and support.
  • I could go on and on. ...supporting and sustaining local employment.
TX
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  • So you're revising the program but extending an existing program that expires at the end of 20.
  • with the Strong Families Tax Credit. support growing the program through several budget cycles.
  • Additionally, it would help us support our Family Pathways programs, which are supportive residential
  • and that ongoing support.
  • For that reason, we're supportive of SB 1030 and we would encourage you to support it as well.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice May 19th, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

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  • Green cards are for support. Red cards are in opposition.
  • We have Green Card and support. Not wishing to speak.
  • work release program?
  • We have green cards in support.
  • Therefore, I cannot support the bill.
Summary: The Criminal Justice Committee met on May 19, 2026, with a long agenda and several members’ bills and resolutions. The committee first considered HB 255, as substituted, which would add up to two years of imprisonment for a person charged with a felony or rioting offense who wore a mask or face covering to evade identification, with exceptions for religious coverings, motorcycles, and medical use. Supporters said it targeted concealment during felonies; the ACLU opposed it as redundant and potentially overbroad, while the Louisiana District Attorneys Association clarified the enhancement would apply only to felony convictions. The committee adopted the substitute and reported HB 255 favorably by a vote of 8-3. It then advanced HB 378, which creates penalties for using a vehicle to obstruct first responders and law enforcement; after an amendment narrowed the bill to first responders, it was reported favorably. HB 1090, increasing penalties for arson of a religious building, also passed favorably after testimony emphasizing attacks on houses of worship. HR 272, requesting a study on parental discipline, abuse allegations, and juvenile delinquency, was reported favorably as well. The committee also heard HB 479, the Fiscal Truth and Sentencing Act, which would require more detailed reporting on incarceration costs and sentencing impacts. Supporters, including the ACLU, said the bill would improve transparency and help lawmakers make better fiscal decisions; clerks of court opposed it as an unfunded mandate. Despite amendments shifting reporting duties and clarifying compliance with Children’s Code Article 412, the bill failed on a 4-7 roll call. The committee then deferred HCR 99 and took up HR 278, which asks the Attorney General to consult stakeholders and review electronic monitoring laws and regulations; supporters described serious failures in the current GPS monitoring system, and the resolution was reported favorably. HR 273, creating a task force to study work release programs, was also reported favorably after members said it would help refine the system and gather cost data. Later, the committee heard SB 448 on the Office of the State Public Defender. After discussion of a recent Supreme Court ruling and concerns about expert-witness funding and indigency determinations, the committee adopted an amendment adding a contradictory-hearing process and appellate review protections, then reported the bill as amended. HCR 100, concerning casino property sales, was amended to remove specific property references and instead urge the Gaming Control Board to consider economic development, job creation, and community benefit; the casino association withdrew opposition after the amendment, and the resolution was reported favorably as amended. The committee also voluntarily deferred SB 278 and HCR 91. HB 261, which would create exceptions to abortion laws for rape and certain sex offenses, drew extensive emotional testimony from supporters and opponents, including survivors and legislators discussing rape, incest, and fetal life; the bill was defeated 2-10. Finally, the committee took up HB 778 on kratom possession, with the author arguing for a distinction between natural kratom and synthetic products, and supporters and opponents offering conflicting testimony about safety, addiction recovery, and regulation.
TX
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  • Felicity Maxwell, Texans for Housing, speaking in support of SB 844.
  • I'm here in support of Senate Bill 844. Senator Hughes did a great job of laying out the bill.
  • Texas, and I'm testifying in strong supporter of SB844 by Chairman Hughes.
  • Manage that and also hypertension and they had 300 letters of support.
  • Allowing a single landowner to override community-supported decisions, so please support Senate Bill
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part II) Apr 7th, 2025

Local Government

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  • Through programs like Bird City Texas, which you also see in your handout.
  • So still need council support but not a, not a 3/4 majority. Thank you, Senator.
  • Um, Felicity Maxwell, Texans for Housing, speaking in support of SB 844.
  • Um, I'm here mostly in support and just to answer any technical questions.
  • So please support Senate Bill 844. Thank you.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part I) Apr 7th, 2025

Local Government

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  • $20.5 million program.
  • , El Paso's $900,000 program, and Harris County's $20.5 million program.
  • program.
  • We support these programs because of the clear benefits to mental and physical health, parenting, and
  • It's a tenant support bill.
Summary: The committee heard several bills dealing with local government authority, homeowners associations, hospital district policing, school AED inspections, special district annexation, public contracting penalties, and guaranteed income programs. Senate Bill 2073 by Sen. Zaffirini would clarify that appraisal districts may finance purchases, leases, or construction of real property for appraisal offices without prior approval from taxing units; it was supported by the Texas Association of Appraisal Districts and left pending. Senate Bill 1935 by Sen. Hinojosa would increase homeowner control of property owners association boards, require more transparency, limit fines and assessment increases, and require accessible meeting locations; HOA and builder representatives opposed it, arguing it would hinder maintenance and make dues harder to manage, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 434 by Sen. Miles would authorize Harris County Hospital District police officers, was supported by Harris Health, and was left pending. Senate Bill 1177 by Sen. Alvarado, as substituted, would require school AED inspections during fire inspections and reporting to school leadership; it was left pending. Senate Bill 1214 by Sen. Perry would update Concho County Hospital District law to align with current procurement and notice rules; it was left pending. Senate Bill 1965 by Sen. Middleton, for Sen. King, would tighten notice and proximity rules for special district annexations; district witnesses warned the bill could interfere with service to noncontiguous tracts, and the bill was left pending. The committee also took up Senate Bill 2046 by Sen. Bettencourt, which would increase criminal penalties for county purchasing act violations involving unauthorized separate or sequential purchases to evade competitive bidding, and create a tiered penalty structure based on contract amount. Former Harris County DA Kim Ogg, Deputy Attorney General Josh Reno, and James Quintero supported the bill, citing recent Harris County bid-rigging cases and arguing the current Class C misdemeanor penalty is too weak to deter misconduct; some members questioned whether the proposed thresholds were too low and whether stronger oversight, rather than higher penalties alone, would be more effective. The bill was left pending. Finally, Senate Bill 2010 by Sen. Bettencourt would bar counties and other political subdivisions from operating guaranteed income programs and address constitutional gift-clause concerns. Testimony split sharply: Ogg and Quintero argued such programs are unconstitutional, can be used for political data collection, and should not be funded with public money, while Paige Terry Barry defended the bill as protecting taxpayers and discouraging dependency. Senators also debated whether the state can restrict use of federal grant funds and whether local governments should be allowed to run such programs; the bill was left pending.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 29th, 2025

Public Education

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  • This is a bipartisan support, there is bipartisan support for this bill and it has a total 59 joint and
  • The breakthrough program is the exact program that is needed.
  • I'm here to support House Bill 850.
  • ROTC program.
  • We were supportive of the original House Bill 4 and support several of the thoughtful elements in this
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 29th, 2025

Public Education

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  • It's supported by our mayor too. All right. Thank you, Chairman Guerin.
  • Our mid-sized district offers programs that our previous smaller district could not provide.
  • Every session, lawmakers, many of whom I support, And do continue to support past major reforms without
  • Whether that's STEM programs, trades, art, or, as I said, bilingual education.
  • It could certainly support it.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Apr 9th, 2025

Judiciary

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  • I was going to start out by saying that I'm going to support you to get it out of committee.
  • But, no, I'm going to support you on it.
  • So I'm supportive of your bill. Senator Coen Madison, and then... ...bill.
  • I am not any problem with what you're trying to do, but I cannot support it if it ain't got Pete Johnson's
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session May 9th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • The program is intended solely for purchasing conservation easements on working agricultural lands.
  • The Secretary will read the caption: relating to the lease form and ranch lands conservation program.
  • Supporting the planning, development, and maintenance of critical infrastructure in Starr County and
  • The Terrell Police Department supports HB 2198, which will designate a portion of State Highway 34 in
  • Its primary goal is to support Texas's share of massive storm surge protection efforts, including the
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AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Jan 14th, 2026

Judiciary

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  • I would respectfully request your support for this bill and am happy to answer questions. discovery in
  • for this bill and happy to support for this bill and happy to answer<00:24:29.760> questions.
  • approve of this and and you have my I approve of this and and you have my total<00:32:32.640> support
  • > thank<00:32:34.080> you<00:32:34.240> again<00:32:34.559> for total support
  • and I thank you again for total support and I thank you again for bringing<00:32:35.200> it.